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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

the place. sal Miss Anne bluntly. Il
may as well say. sir. that it was the
last of my flock; that's why it is a dis
appointment to me-"
Loring arose from his chair and
reached for his oyercoat. Then it's
my place to scour the countryside
for one to take its place" he said
firmly. Please don't tel me not to-
it's Christmas eve. you know. and
there isn't soul that expects me to
do anything and I'd like to feel was
of some use at such a time. ! won't
return without bird of some sort If
have to rob roost myself"
Without waiting to hear their pro-
tests. I4oring let himself out into the
star-lit night and plunged into the
crisp snow.
Two hours afterward when he re-
turned heavily laden, the windows of
the farmhouse glowed pleasantly and
seemed to offer a welcome. AS he
stamped the snow from his feet at the
side door he heard Miss Anne's voice
raised in warm approval.
We'll. now, Grace. ! believe the poor
fellow will be tickled to death to get
that pin book; he said the didn't have
any folks-he seems honest enough"
Loring stumbled into the warm
room and let his packages down on to
the round table He held his cold fin
gers to the heat Il didn't find the
white rooster. but l did corral the
plumpest little white goose you ever
saw; it's such a long time since I've
prepared for Christmas that once
started | couldn't stop, so went
on through the village and bought all
the rest of the fxings-I hope you
won't object-oh, well, Miss Anne-I
shall just take my packages and have
Christmas by myself in the woods. +"
Miss Anne's sensitive pride had
prompted her to wave aside the
proffered edibles. but as Loring re-
placed the packages in the basket she
watched him all unconscious of the
fact that her eyes were wistful. First
went the plump goose and following
it were turnips and potatoes. cranber-
ries and onions and celery; a bag of
white grapes; another of nuts and a
large and tempting box of candy.
With his basket on his arm. Loring
turned to the door Il must thank you
for your kindness" he said gravely.
You have taken me in and permitted
mo IN rest when I was cold and tired .
and you have offered me the sweetest
hospitality. | wish you and Miss
Grace the most joyful Christmas you
have ever known"
His hand was on the knob when
Miss Anne stopped him. II don't like
to have you go like that, sir. You are
welcome to remain until you can re-
sumo your journey and to our fare
plain as it fs-the Leightons have al
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Husband Was WILLING,

The Scot has no monopoly of domes
tic felicity, as many a piquant para
graph bears witness. The other day
an uld farmer and his wife were do
ing" the sights of a provincial town,
and, among other places they visited
1 panorama of South Africa.
The views were extremely interest
ing, and the couple were enjoying
themselves to the full. As scene after
scene passed, the woman's enthusi-
asm increased, and at length, turn
Ing to her husband, she exclaimed:
"Oh, Sandy, this is really splendid.
could jist sit here all my days"
All, weel, Jennie, woman" replied
Sandy. to the mirth of those sitting
near, Just sit you still there; I'll not
srudge the saxpence."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

ways prided themselves on their hos
pitality, but of late years"
"Leighton!" interrupted Loring
placing his basket on the floor and
opening his overcoat Are you Miss
Anne Leighton?"
Miss Anne's round eyes opened wide
"Yes-why do you ask?"
Loring took a letter case from an
inner pocket and searched carefully
in its depths. "Yor are a cousin to
Mr.. Josiah Leighton, of Boston? Yes?
Very well. my search is ended then.
am Mr.. Leighton's private secretary
Robert Loring, and he sent me to seek
you out and present this letter. be-
lieve it contains a Christmas gift as
well as an offer to make your future
home with him. BY love. but it's the
merest chance that led me here
reached the station all right and hired
a man to drive me to your place He
lost his way and we travelled half a
day; then he managed to upset me
into a snow bank and he made of,
leaving me to find my way back to
civilization as best l could. You see
fate led me here He was looking at
Grace's downcast face rather than a;
Miss Anne's excitedly bobbing figure
Grace Leighton-here we were
watching for the expressman, thinking
Cousin Josiah was going to send his
usual presents of silk waists-and
here is his letter and a check for $50
You wished us joyful Christmas. Mr.
Loring; l guess it's going to be one"
Il have a feeling" said Loring. de-
hberately, that it is the beginning of
many happy Christmases for me-"
He was still thoughtfully regarding
the sweet profile of the young girl
bending over her bright silks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Wanted-A Handhoid.

Meandering Mike heaved such a
deep sigh that his companion was
moved to ask him what the matter
was.
Il was just thinking about bad
roads and the wonders of science"
WIS the answer. This earth is spin
ming round EASTERN a railway traip
behind time"
We'll, we amt fell off yet"
mo. But think of what a convent.
ence it would be if we could have
some place to grab on to while de ter
rltory slid under our feet until de
place we wanted to go to come along"
Youths Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

she said. Now, they can enjoy Christ
mas in the old way-just you three
together"
stella. you are all alone Won't you
come to our house for dinner to-mor-
row? Let us celebrate in modern
way, and it will make the old folks so
happy"
Only the old folks" she began,
but the big man silenced her as he
grasped her hands and said:
Stella, ask you what you refused
me so many years ago. Will you be
my wife? You are alone in the world
and want you"
Charles. 1t is not out of pity you
ask me this?" she questioned.
NO, dear girl. it is because my
heart has been hungry for something
all these years, and | did not realize
until now that it was you | needed"
1t was indeed a modern Christmas
celebration at the old home The par
ents turned away as they saw the
younger pair under the mistletoe, so
aptly hung by the thoughtful mother
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Why We Rejoice

Good Shepherd who gave His life for
the sheep. who leadeth His flock to
green pastures and beside still waters
and whose honor and good name are
pleased to His leading US in ways of
righteousness and paths of peace. and
there is the promise of Jesus that He
viii be with Us ~all the days" even
unto the end of the world. It is be-
cause of these aspects Of the Christ
life and because of these assurances
that the world rejoices and win re-
joice
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

the accompaniment of guitars and cas-
tanets- The Indian women. their Ions
black hair sweeping in masses almost
to their feet. wave wands as ali circle
around with graceful flowing motion
10 soft music played on lutte and harm
Ice stalls are scattered over the square
where the merrymakers can indulge in
what they consider luxury. for Cnrist
mas comes In midsummer in Peru
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Question for Question

Il shall discharge our butler" said
MI. Cumrox.
What's the trouble?" ~
He doesn't show me proper defer
euce. When ! am paying a man lib
orally, consider it his duty to laugh
at my jokes"
And won't hep"
i don't think he can. He's an Eng
fish butler. When in spirit of gen
tie and condescending hadinage said
- him, Hawkins, ean you tell me
which came first. the chicken or the
egg? he said. Which did you order
first, STRIP"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

In the manger at Bethlehem was
Graded the hope OF the world. That
is why Christmas is the universal fes-
tival That is why the world re-
joices. But the manger must be in
terpreted largely. In the babe is the
promise of the man and the Savior.
1t rs not the birth alone that makes
the gospel; it is also the life. the pas
sion. the death. the resurrection. the
ascension. Christmas carries all this
in its happy content. There is the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Yu,etide in Australia.

In striking contrast TO our own is
the Christmas Day kept by our kins-
folk in Australasia No snow or blaz-
Ing log: no holly or misuetoe; only
bright sky. green trees. parched grass.
and a blazing sun Christmas is so
inseparably associated by rs with a
cosy seat IN front of roaring IRE
that we can hardly realize eating our
Christmas dinner or . veranda be
meath a brilliantly blue sky. with ey-
cry towering plant in full bloom But.
down sonder.- picnics and garden par
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Christmas In Peru

The Plaza Mayor. or principal park.
is the center OF the celebration. In the
middle is a magnificent fountain deco
rated with lions and angels. surmount-
ed by a statue OF Fame. Here hundreds
OF Jets Of water leap up in the air. fll-
ing the atmosphere with freshness.
Bands of negroes dressed in flowing
robes. some masked. sing weird chants
and aaRce with Wild. fantastic steps to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
The Good Old Saint

Santa Claus still lives and rides in
his reindeer sleigh. Whether there be
snow. sleet or sunshine. the old saint
comes over the housetops and down
your fireplace and mine
If there are children. so much the
more welcome he. Let him in, just so
long as he's willing to make his year
ly visit, and don't treat him like an
intruder. nor yet as myth.
Were YOU ever child2 What If he
had vanished away when you were a
little lad?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Measure Of His Intelligence.

Ffdo's Mistress tsobbing)-Ive lost
my dog; my sweet little innocent
pet!
Friend-l'm SO sorry. Have you
put an advertisement In the newspa-
per?
Fido's Mistress-Oh, what would be
the use? The poor darling doesn't
know how to revolutionary Home
Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
State Of Illinois ! -
Letter to
Or. kil@er 4 Co.
Imagination. \. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co, Bingham
ton, n. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t viii
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive a booklet of valuable informa-
ton, telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
ana one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Particular Woman.

she insisted on having a woman
lawyer secure her divorce
why was she so particular"
She did not want to go contrary to
that portion of the marriage ceremony
that reads, Let no man put asun-
der. Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

The official undertaken of a small
town was driving through the county
on one OF his regular missions. A
woman came out to the gate OF farm
yard and hailed him.
Il don't seem to recall your name,
madam" he said.
That's FUNNY" she said at amt
been more'n year and half ago
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Poor Man

Mrs Caller-You surely don't give
your husband necktie every Christ
mas?
Mrs Athome-Oh, yes. ! do And
the poor dear never seems to know
that it is the same onel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Just 70 Make Sure.

How shall express my sentiments
towards you?" said the young mar.
tenderly.
ION paper, please" said the girl
Then there can be no chance of your
wriggling out of it."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

ties are the order OF the day. MANY
q delightful excursion into the country
is arranged by the Melbourne. SYDNEY
Adelaide. and other townspeople. and
Christmas Day is kept right merrily.
far into the summer night
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

You say that she married beneath
herr"
She certainly did; her father was
an aviator and her husband a chauf.
feur."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
Resianed.

The sick man had called his lawyer
4 wish to explain again to you said
he weakly, "about willing my proper
ty."
The attorney held up his Land reas-
suringly. There. there" said he,
leave that al to ne"
The sick man sighed resignedly. 81
suppose might as we'll" said he. turn
ing upon his pillow you'll get it.
anyway"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Il isn't until a nan reaches the age
Of discretion that he discovers he can
have good time without suffering for
ii the next morning
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Howell Does he take things philo-
sophicallyf
Poweli-Yes. but he doesn't part
with them philosophically.-
Home Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Mrs. Knicker--Do you understand
baseball?
Mrs. Bocker-No; but l understand
Williams remarks to the umpire; it's
che same thing he says at breakfast
Puck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

When you hear two men talking so
loudly that they can be heard in the
next block, they are talking about
something they know nothing about
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Our idea of nothing TO bea: Is the
fellow who brags that he begins
where We leave on
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Hrs. WfnsIow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethtEg, softens the guras, reduces inflamma-
ton, lays pain, cures wind colic 25c a bottle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
THE GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY
GONvINCES THE MOST
SKEPTICAL.

I want to tell you what DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root did for me. | was COM
pleteIy broken down. My kidneys hurt
me so that when | was down, could
not get up unless l took hold of some
thing to pull myself up with
tried different kinds of kidney
pills, but they did me no good. Some
one told me to try Swamp-Root
had no faith in it but to please my
wife, | purchased one bottle and took
it. / saw it was beginning to help me
and kept on taking it until had taken
six bottles and it Strengthened me Out
all right.
Swamp-Root is the only medicine
that did me any good. l thought ]
would write this letter and tell every.
one that is afflicted as l was, to take
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root The six
bottles took cost me five dollars, and
did me five hundred dollars worth of
good.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE H. HUBER,
Atlanta, Ill.
State of Illinois co
Logan County 90
l. M. M. Hoose, a Notary Public in
and for the said county of Logan, In
the State of Illinois, do hereby certify
that George H. Huber, known to me to
be the same person whose name is sub.
scribed TO the foregoing instrument
appeared before me this day in person
and acknowledged that he signed
sealed and delivered the said instru
ment as his free and voluntary act
Given under my hand and Notarial
Seal this the 18th day of July, A. d
1909. M. M. HoosE,
Notary Public.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

You have a corking good memory
if you don't tell the same story to the
same crowd twice.-Atchison Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

It's humiliating to discover that the
folks who We imagine despise us never
even think of u.s.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

A man arrested for vagrancy nat
urally has a pinched look.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

And kiss in the dark is one kind
of an electric spark.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

i consider IT depressing

Il envy the man who believes that
superstition about Friday" said Mr..
Growcher.
~ e0pSida~ g. a10~..~;rr-r.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19

Not at all A man ought TO be
mighty comfortable who can feel sure
there's only one unlucky day in the
week"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
(copyright)

TEARNS, the man of af-
fairs. was a far differ
ent individual as a win
ter's evening found him
deep in thought. A
man of but little senti-
ment, was the way the
"a Saa Ab1 q
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-19
(CopyHght.j

HE red farmhouse was
set in the midst of a
white expanse of snow.
The dropping elms
protected the roof with
widespread arms cloth
ed in ermine and where
the crisp wind had
The Washington herald., 1911-02-28
MORNING CHITCHAT.

is a pides herself greatly
chamber window wide open
n
much good" she says "h
oxygen"
is beds-pulls
before breakfast
hygienic Parah
Of praise
thinks she
needs whe she is
this is the
Kitchen
family their fourteen to sixteen waking
roomsw whe sleep.
a inconsistency?
a one?
In
week in the
ter
housekeeper this
the
filled the stale air
The sameh has 5
believes wicked least bit of that
evening,
before OF the
sunshi
manua
is good meal
greatest wealth
absolute osnshn and
fresh hair CAMERON
The Washington herald., 1911-02-28
A Pretty Apron.

When the pocket is sewed on and
the bib sewed to the skirt, the entire
apron is outlined with a full frin OF
inch-wide Val. lace. This is also used
around the petaI-shaped top of the
pocket
Ties or ribbon to match the predomi-
mating tone of the apron complete the
dainty effect. Use a nice quality of lawn
for the apron, one not too iimsy to take
the coloring or embroidery.
Choose a bold flower for your design,
as twentieth century dahlia, a huge
wild rose with turnover petals, an iris
or a chrysanthemum- A set of such
aprons, each in a different flower, would
make novel prizes for a card party.
The girl who can stencil or do rapid
embroidery should make one or more of
the new fiowered aprons to be used for
fancy work or when at a chafing dish.
Tie skirt of the apron is a short oval
shape, much like huge egg. The bib
is cut in conventional flower form, the
edges cut to the outline of the petals.
On the lower part OF the oval an extra
piece is added for a pocket This, too.
is decorated with a big conventional
flower and foliage design, with the out
line cut to shape. To meet the pocket
on upper part of skirt are long sprays
Of foliage with the points turned in.
The design is stenciled in natural coll
ors, or the design is worked in heavy
outline and a bold filling stitch or In a
bold. long and short stitch.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-28
THE NATIONAL.
Mrs. Fiske, in nBecky Sharp,

Much might be written concerning the
revival of Becky Sharp" by Mrs. Fiske
at the National Theater last night. her
acting, her technique, her mannerisms,
her voice, her effect, but the sum and
substance of the whole would include
the idea of the age of the actress. To
those who had seen her in years gone
by in the same role, there was something
intangible and subtle, something lacking
in her performance of the role of the
volatile. mercurial Becky last evening
At times she would rise to the heights
which she attained in past seasons, but
at other and more numerous periods she
was merely mechanical, and one could
not help but notice the pulling of the
strings, the strain of the action, the
creaking of the mechanism.
In addition to the acting of the star
last night, there was also the contrast
in the cast with which she has now sur
rounded herself. as compared with the
players of former presentations. Leonard
Shapherd, as the Marquis of Steyne,
probably came the closest to approach
ing the standard set by his predecessors
but even he fell short of the work of
Augustus Cook. Tyrone Power or George
Arliss. Henry Stephenson in his one
emotional moment was good. but his more
reserved speeches hardly compared with
the reading of Maurice Barrymore, while
the character parts were, in the main,
overdrawn
The Washington herald., 1911-02-28
CHASE'S.
Polite Vaudeville.

Headed by Edward Abeles and com
pany in a domestic comedy, the bill at
Chase's this week is far above the aver
age, containing a wide variety of acts,
which were accorded the hearty approval
of two critical audiences yesterday. The
late star of 'Brewster's Millions is sup
ported by Charlotte Lander in a farce
entitled, He Tried to Be Nice" in which
the noted comedian scored a hit by his
clever portrayal of a husband who at
teu1pts an innovation and fails to get
away with it.
VIII Rogers and Goldie st. Clair, the
latter billed as the champion lady broncho
rider OF the world, presented wild West
act. which was warmly received. Rogers
gave a marvellous exhibition of lariat
throwing, and Miss St Clair demonstrat-
ed her skill on the back of a high-spirited
bucking broncho "Marse Shelby's Chick
en- Dinner" a Southern playlet, with the
scene laid in Washington. was ably pre-
company. The sketch has been seen be-
fore, but still retains its power to win
favor
The Primrose Four are down on the
programme for 1000 pounds of har-
mony," and they made good from the out
set in several beautifully blended hits
The Three Marcantonis opened the show
with some remarkable gymnastic feats.
Madden and Fitzpatrick gave one OF
those reformation-of-a-bu skits, which
served to introduce the former as a tai
ented piano manipulation. Elfda Morris
entertained with vocal selections. and the
daylight motion pictures of THE Old
Water jar" a portrayal of Indian life,
concluded the bill
The Washington herald., 1911-02-28
THE COLUMBIA.
Richard CarIe.

Richard Carrie, with spectacles, lanky
legs. shining pate, and antique dress suit.
Is once more with US. There are some
people who complain that Carrie is ever
the same (and what comic opera comedian
has escaped the charge), but last night
the throng at the Columbia rejoiced in
the fact that Richard is still himself,
that imprudence still leads him into absurd
situations, where he founders In the usual
helpless fashion, and that he continues
to sing and dance IN his own peculiar
manner.
Jumping Jupiter" the new vehicle that
displays Mr.. Carries personality, hardly
allows full scope to his funmaking, but
1t follows closely the lines OF his last
success, and provides a splendid enter
tainment- The star appears in the role
OF a henpecked husband, Prof. Good
wilie. who attends the wedding OF a
friend The friend has been involved
WIN an artists model, and circumstances
arise which require her to pass as the
professors wife. Meanwhile the true wife
arrives and the professors attempts to
extrlcate himself from the ensuing domes-
tic entanglements are the height of
droIlery.
In the course OF the action a number
! or songs oy Kari Hoschna are introduced
and several of the best fall to the lot of
Mr.. Carle, who takes part in an odd trio
called Geography and has a catchy
number in the last act about the long
road to matrimony.
The role OF the model gives Edna Wal
lace Hopper the best part she has had
since the days of "Florodora" Always
clever little actress, she now seems
more piquant and dainty than ever. She
dances, too, with grace, despite the ham,
pering ''hobble,'' and has dashihg song
in the first act. II Like to Have a Lot
! OF Men About Me" Likewise Mrs. Hop
per is an artist in the matter Of dress,
and her costumes last night were a
revelation.
1t is a pleasure to chronicle the success
OF Miss Ina Claire a clever Washington
girl whose work promises much for the
future. She has two songs, and in one
of these introduces limitations of Eliza
beth Murray in Madame Sherry" and
Harry Lauder that are quite the best OF
! their kind ever seen here.
Will H. Philbrick, who carries a ridicu-
lous Jag throughout the play, is unique
as a comedian, and scored heavily in his
coon songs.
The excellent voice OF William Pruette
is heard to advantage in "a Good Cigar,
and Burrell Barbaretto has a duet with
Natilie Alt, Little Girl, I Love YOU"
that will stay with the audience The
chorus, while not large numerically, Is
pleasant to look upon and vocally pro-
ficient