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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Lobster Burtersd.

Pick the meat from 2 large freshly
boiled lobster Mince IL finely, put 1t
into a stewpan with an ounce and a
half of fresh butter rolled in flour. Stir
it over a gentle fire until quite hot,
then add the one-eighth Of a nutmeg,
grated, or, if this is not at hand, COM
mon vinegar may be used; three
grains of cayenne with large salt
spoonful OF white pepper in it. Two
tablespoonfuTs of rich gravy are a
great Improvement to this dish. Stir
the mixture gently over the fire until
quite hot. Serve in the shell of the
lobster with bread crumbs over the
meat. Time to simmer, 10 minutes.
This recipe is sufficient for six or sew
en- persons
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Similarly Minded.

The village tailor only received oc-
oasional orders from the vicar for
such articles as hats, collars. or hand
kerchiefs. you See" remarked the
vicar one day. having called with his
usual order, when / want suit 80
to London They make them there"
Calling again few Gays later, the
vicar remarked that he had not seen
the tailor mt church lately.
No" replied the tailor; when I
want to hear a good sermon go to
london; they preach them there"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
His Authority.

Il thought you told me that aaIa
was golden-mouthed speaker"
We'll, / had 1t from his dentist"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Sanity Test Costs So. 900.

Milwaukee.-It costs the county of
Milwaukee over $4,000 to make an
examination into the mental condi-
ton of John Schrank, the man who
shot and wounded Theodore Eoose-
velt THE method we have decided
upon is the cheapest, the district
attorney said today. IF we had had
trial by jury it would have resulted
in a battle of experts and the expense
would have been doubled"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
A Tender Point.

What got you into trouble with
this Policeman" demanded the New
York Judge.
Just trying to ask him a civil cues
ton, your honor" said the visitor.
nothing more"
What was that question:"
Il Just asked him when tho next
official murder would be dragged OF"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Peanut FUDGE FlIIIna.

Two cupfuls of sugar, one pint of
milk, four squares of chocolate, four
tablespoonfuls Of butter, one teaspoon
full of vanilla essence, one cupful of
chopped peanuts. Put all ingredients
into saucepan and let this stand at
the back of the range until the mix
ture hquefies. Boil until a soft BAH
is formed; beat until creamy; spread
between cakes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
marshmaIIow Fudae.

Heat two cupfuls OF graduated
sugar, one cup of rich milk; add two
squares of chocolate and boil until It
hardens in cold water. Just before it
is done add small piece of butter,
and then begin to stir in marshmal-
lows, crushing and beating them with
a spoon Continue to stir in marsh
mallows after the fudge has been TAX
en- from the fire until pound has been
stirred into the fudge. Cool in sheets
three-fourths of an inch thick and cut
into cubes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
sanatoria Sites Selected.

RELATIONSHIPS Ior county tuber-
culosfs sanatoria in Dane and She
boygan counties have been approved
by the state board of control In
Dane county the farm of the late
Henry Sutherland, near Syene, four
miles south of Madison, was chosen
and in Sheboygan the county asylum
farm was selected. The board will
choose a site for the proposed new
home for the feeble minded at a fu-
ture meeting, and will report there
on to the next legislature.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
ORIGIN OF THE NAME "BADcER srArE.,,

In the early lead-mining days in
Southwestern Wisconsin, the miners
from Southern Illinois and farther
south returned home every winter
and came back to the diggings in the
spring, thus initiating the migrations
of the fish popularity called the
sucker" in the Rock, Illinois and
other south-fiowing river sol the re-
gion. For this reason, the south
winterers were loosely called Suck
eTs, and Illinois became known as
tThe Sucker State" On the other
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Refuses Exnense Acoo,,n.

Madison.--William H. McFetridge
Baraboo, progressive presidential
eleetor, has written to the secretary
of state that he will refuse to file his
statement of election expenses on the
ground his party was not properly
designated on the ballot, the pro
gressive ticket being labeled indie
pendent. Secretary Frear wrote i'm
reply that if the statement is not
filed he will direct the district at.
torney to do his duty
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
WITH THE MOVIES.

Freedom, represented by a. beautiful
girl artire.i in elastic draperies,
shrieled when Kosciuski fell.
Don't strain your lungs said the
man who was operating the picture
machine. IF you simply raoye your
lips well get all the effect we need"
The boy stood on the burning deck
Don't stand ike wooden Indian
yelled the man al. the machine II dun
10 where .he management fr.ds all
Moss hem hams"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Very Hobble.

Mrs. Stiles-How do you Ike my
new gown?
Mr.. Stiles-Reminds me of a crowd
ed theater.
Mrs. Stiles-Crowded theater! How
SO?
Mr. Stiles-There seems to be stand
ing room only.-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Sad, Indeed.

Poor jim" said the old man, in
trembling voice, as he dissected the
obese turkey, Il had hoped he'd be
with us today
The other members of the family let
out a composite sigh. and looked sadly
at the vacant chair
ITS too bad" went on the aged
father, that he had to go south at
this time Just think, he may be eat
ing his Thanksgiving dinner in a rail-
way restaurant"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Chestnut Salad.

Shell large chestnuts and blanch
them. Then boil until tender While
they are still hot immerse them in
French dressing to which has been
added q little onion Juice. Drain and
chill thoroughly. Serve IN a bed of
watercress.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Rate Roard seeretarY Resigns.

Madison. - John Winterbotham,
secretary Of the state railroad COM
mission since its organization in
1895, mas resigned. He is succeeded
by Erich G. Stern OF Milwaukee. The
salary of the position is s2,5o0 a
Tear.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
THE TURKEY THAT
CAME TOO LATE
BY TEMPLE BAILEY.

--E KY stoo d to-
gether in the bare
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

Parents Lose Fourteen Children.
Misunderstanding the last six
months fourteen children have been
taken from neglected parents and
placed in various homes by probate
court here, according to the report
of Judge CIloupek.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Peach Merinoues.

Pake a cake in layer-cake tins or in
a long shallow cake tin. Spread with
sliced peaches. Cover thickly with
soft meringue. dust with powdered
sugar. two and one-half ounces Of des-
squares and serve warm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Killed by Train Picking Tn Annle

Waupun.--Stooping to recover an
apple she had dropped on the tracks,
Mrs. Annie Oliver was struck by a
Milwaukee road train in front of the
depot. She was placed aboard the
train and taken to hospital in Mil.
waukee, where she died.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Picked TrIpe

TO pickle tripe cut into squares and
lay In an earthen pot, and pour over
boiling vinegar enough to cover. In
which a blade Of mace, dozen whole
cloves and stick of cinnamon have
been boiled. 1t win b ready for use
in Il hours.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Demands Clerk Rsturn An Fees

Madison.-At a meeting of the
Dane county board a resolution was
introduced calling upon County
Clerk Fjelstad to return all fees, al
legged to have been retained by him
since assuming Office in 1897.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
WIN Rshuild Peshtigo MIL.

Peshtigo.-Offieials of the Pesh-
tigo Lumber company, whose sawmill
was recently destroyed by fire, an
nounce that the structure will be re-
built as soon as possible. The new
mill will cost about S150,000
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

Superior.--A decision by the Wis
consin rate commission orders tha'
six tickets be sold for % cents OF
the line OF the Duluth-Superlor Trac
ton company in this city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

Sneboysan.-Rev. Doane Upjohn,
or six years rector Of the Episcopal
hurch at Plymouth, has resigned
nj Dec. : viii become rector OF All
ANTS church ct Appleton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Counsel of Despair.

81 want q piece of meat without any
bone. fat or gristle," said the bride.
on her first trip to market. Yes,
ma'am," replied the butcher. Il
would suggest that you take an egg"
Youths Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Brain Fac.

Poor Dickey has nervous prostra>
ton"
What caused it?"
"He designed ali the menu cards
for his cousins pink tea"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Ball PLAYER Shot While Hunting.

Milton.-Willis II. Cole, member
of the Lincoln, Neb., baseball team,
who makes his winter home here,
was seriously hurt while hunting rab-
bits by being shot in the back.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
A.oosed of White Slavery.

La Crosse.-Dr. Ralph Allen is on
trial here charged with entieing to
This city for the purpose of white
slavery several girls who responded
to offers of jobs With a theatrical
company.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Democrats Ask Recount

Madison.--The democratic state
central committee has served notice
on County Clerk Fjelstadt asking a
recount on the vote for governor in
ten Dane county precincts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Freed from Grave Charge.

Madison, Everhardt Streber,
charged with manslaughter in con-
nection with the death of August
Brinkman on. June %, 1910, has
been discharged in municipal court.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
clamp Lid on GAINESVILLE.

JanesviIle.-A campaign to Gloss
this city up tight on Sundays has
resulted in the arrest of two mana
gers Of local theaters. Both men
maid light fines and will continue TO
give SUNDAY performances,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

Milwaukee. Frank X. Weeks of
Green Bay was elected president aud
treasurer of the Wisconsin-lllinois
baseball league at a meeting held in
this city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
VILLAGE Sment hx Fire

Shawano.-The entire business
portion OF the village OF I.eopolis.
west OF Shawano on the old Ashland
division OF The Northwestern rail-
road. las burned 10 the ground.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
$40 600 Gift for Lil,rarr

Fort At6inson.-The city has re-
ceived an offer OF S10.0e0 toward
erecting new library TO be called
the Dwight Foster library. in honor
of the first settler In Fort Atkinson,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

Neenah.- Breeders of Jersey cat.
tie in the Fox river valley are aboui
10 organize valley association. Il
is proposed to hold a meeting o.
prospective charter members in thif
city TO take initial steps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
ea,,ove Pin from eirrs Stomach.

Fond du Lac.-A shawl pin three
and one-half inches long was re-
moved from the stomach of Miss
Frieda Kioke OF Campbellsport at
n local hospital She viii recover.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Names Roadbuilder Meet Delegate,

Madison.-Goy. MeGovern has APP
pointed John S. Donald, Mt. Horeb,
j. A. Hardwood. Jefferson, and w.
o. Hotchkiss. Madison, delegates to
the American Roadbuilders' associa-
ton at Cincinnati. Dec Sc.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Prisoner Slashes Sell: Nav pis

Grand Rapids.-Fred Gaylor,
aged so, prisoner in the county Jail
for disorderly conduct and abusing
his family, attempted suicide by
slashing his throat with a razor He
will probably die.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Robbers Gag Night Agent.

Manitowoc.-The night agent of
the st. Paul railroad at Kiel tells
story of having been attacked by two
men who overpowered and bound and
gagged him and then raided the Of
fee, securing about $50 in monef.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
ei,d ,ro, Ore Near Rhinelander.

Rhinelander -Outcroppings of q
rich vein Of iron ore has been discov-
cred on a farm one mile north Of this
city. A company Of Rhinelander
business men is being organized to
work the property
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Removlnq erease ION wood

III grease is spilled on a wooden
table, pour cold water over it at once.
The cold water WIN harden the grease
and prevent it sinking into the wood.
II can then be easily removed with a
knife
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Norman Killed hx Hunter

Tony.-Mrs. W. j. Hill was in
stantly killed while in her front yard
near here. A bullet hole was found
in her breast, evidently being fred
by a deer hunter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

a soldier of the legion lay dying at
Algiers-
"One minute TO change the reel, I"
hawled the operator. Keep your pose.
That won't give you time to smoke
no cigarette
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
cleanlno eeds.ead..

To clean white iron bedsteads use
a damp cloth and q little cooking coda
This viii leave the bedstead clean
and white Soda viii also remove
nearly al stains from the sink
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Four Hurt in Auto Inset

GAINESVILLE. August Luedtke
Charles Rasch. Ferd Hall and Ed
ward Marshall were seriously injured
when their auto turned turtle ir
crossing "a eulvert near Clear Lake.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
shehovgan Gets 1913 Meet

Oshkosh.-The Wisconsin Sunday
school association has selected She
boygan as the 1913 convention city.
Green Bay and Kenosha also invited
the organization.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

hand, the lead miners from the East
ern states were unable to return
home every winter, and at first lived
in rude dugouts-burrowing into the
hillsides after the fashion of the
badger. These men were the first
permanent settlers in the mines
north of the Illinois line; and thus
Wisconsin in later days became
dubbed THE Badger State. Con-
trary TO general belief, the badger
itself is not frequently found in Wis
consin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
La Crosse SLAYER Gets 10 Years

La Crosse.-Dr. r. Travers Allen,
convicted of enticing Lydia Nelson
from st. Paul to La Crosse for inn
moral purposes, was sentenced to ten
years in the state prison
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

80 > IL . u Tor
gether in the bare
grayness of the
November forest.
There's SHOW
In the SHY" said
the man. and
smiled down at
the girl whose
scarlet shawl was
as red as her
lips.
Il want snow, |"
she said, for
Thanksgiving. 1t
seems az If the
snow is as much
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Leuon Juice.

IL "a surprising how much more
iuice you can get from the heated
leraon. Place the lemon IN a heated
oven. and 1t viii yield more juice than
one that is squeezed when cold
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

Sheboygan.-The citizens of the
village of Koh.er near this city nave
voted about n.ne TO one TO incOr-
porate as village. Charges are
made of ballot box stufing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Na,. c,,,,rthouse for medford.

Medford.-At the fall session of
the Taylor county board resolution
vas passed to erect new $4,000
courthouse on the present site.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Euuivocal.

Thrifty habits are your friends"
Yes, l suppose a man nowadays il
known by the bank accounts he
keepa."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Brakeman Instantly Killed.

Evansville. L. f. Hughes, a
brakeman on the Northwestern road,
was instantly killed in the yards here.
While uncoupling between cars his
foot became caught in a switch frog.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Hoping for the Best.

"Jukes is a great optimist"
Yes"
When | told him you had decided
to postpone the publication of your
book he said, forever"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26

ture, including the hold-over sena-
tors. with their postoffice addresses:
The senate stands: Republicans,
26; Democrats, 5; Social Democrats.
1. The assembly: Republicans, 60;
Democrats, 81; Social Democrats. s.
State Senator'S.
First-M W Perry, Algoma Rep.
Second-Tfmeth thy Burke, Green Bay, Rep
Third-Isaac t. Bishop, Somers Rep
Fourth-W. L. Richards, Milwaukee
Fifth--GeOrge ]. weigle, Milwaukee,
sixth-G. II. wcissledeI. Milwaukee
Seventh-Ga Gabriel Zophy, Milwaukee, S.
Dem.
Eighth F. Martin. Milwaukee. Rep
Tenth-ieorge B. skogmt, Black River
Falls, Rep
Eleventh Victor Linley, Superior, Rep.
Twelfth-A- Pearee Tomkins, Ashland
Thirteenth-Paul Husting, Mayville,
Dem
Fourteenth--He Henry NJ. CuIbertson, Green
Fifteenth-s. w. Randolph, Manitowsc
Dem.
Sixteenth = Robert Glenn. Lancaster,
Rep.
seventeenth-H. c. Martin. Darlington,
Rep.
Eighteenth-Lewis G. Kellogg. Oshkosh,
Dem.
Nineteenth-M. F. White, wipneconne.
Rep.
Twentieth-w william j. Bicbler, Belgium,
Dem
Twenty frst--Edward F. Nileen, wau-
toma, Ren.
Twenty -second-L. f. Cunningham, Be
lott, Rep.
Twenty third-E. E. Browne. waupaca,
Rep
twenty -fourth-Robert w Monk Neills-
Vile, Rep.
Twenty -ffth--w W Albers, wausau,
Dem
Twenty -sfxth-H. A. Huber Stoughton,
Rep.
Twenty seventh-John NJ. True, Rara-
10, Rep.
Twenty eighth = Edward f. Ackley,
Chippewa Falls. Rep.
Twenty ninth-George T. Scott, Prairie
Farm. Rep
Thfrtfeth-w. T. stevens. Rhinelander,
Rep.
Thirty frst--Howard Te4sdale, Sparta,
Rep.
Thirty second = Otto .Bosshard. La
Crosse. Rep.
Thirty thIrd--George E Hoyt, Menom-
inee Falls, Rep.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-11-26
Extremes.

Ought these two articles to go UNI
der the same heading?"
No; they are not on the same toct-
ing"
Evening star., 1912-11-09
Mcclellan and Sulzer.

II is suggested that. as a result OF
Tuesdays democratic triumph. George h.
Mcclellan may re-euter political life
Whether as congressman again from New
York. or as an appointee of Mr.. Wilson.
Is not stated.
When he retired from the mayoralty of
New York Nr. Mcclellan went abroad
for rest and study. He is interested In
history and government, and has written
a book or two on those subjects. When
he returned he became a lecturer al
Princeton University, and has since been
absorbed in his duties
Democratic prospects this year became
SO bright, however, they beguiled him,
and he found time to do a little spell
binding for his party. Presumably he
did il well, as he is an able man, and,
though young in years. old in political
experience. He knows crowds, and what
IL necessary to put and keep them In
good humor. AS he appeared in New
England and New York. and Mr.. Wilson
did so well there, he shares in the credit
for what was accomplished.
The rewards of politics are often
strange. Mr.. Mcclellan and Mr. Sulzer
entered Congress together. Both were
yeung. and proteges of Richard Croker
Evening star., 1912-11-09
Mr.. Sherman and the Vacancy.

The republicans will take longer time
than first appointed to consider the mat
ter of filling the vacancy on their national
ticket. There is no necessity for early
action. and as the action to be taken will
have reference more TO the future of the
party than anything else. full considera-
ton should be given to all phases of the
case.
Mr. Shermans memory, as well as the
party's future should profit by the delay
He died in the midst of strife, when
everybody's thoughts-thuse of his friends
included--were fixed on lines. of battle
rather than on individuals. As a result
the tributes paid him, while sincere and
generous, were not entirely adequate. He
will grow In esteem, and particularly as
respects the closing episodes of his life
in the light of a calm time and sober re
Elections
The vice presidential nomination of 190S
was made after sort of precedent. Thai
is to say, the faction that had lost the
first place was allowed the second. Mr.
Sherman belonged to the faction which
had lost in the nomination of Mr.. Taft.
He was not entirely acceptable to the
Taftites. but they soon found him
source of strength TO the ticket in tn,
east, and especially in New York, anc
they gave him their full confidence. UpoI
taking office he showed himself most aler
and capable and did his part to the sat
isfaction of all.
When divisions appeared in the part.
Mr. Sherman took his side with thos,
with whom he had always trained. an,
who, as he believed, we're standing for th
/ things the party had always professed
/ And when he was singled out at home TO
5, humiliation by those laying the founda
| tions for party revolt, he took his punish
ment and bided his time.
| Last summer, when already marked TO
death, and when he might have retire,
with good reason from the field. he chos
to continue in harness and give all tina
remained of his physical strength an,
political influence to the party of hi
faith, and which had signally honore,
him. And within few weeks Of election
day, with the grave opening at his feet
he put aside the warning OF his physician
and visited the registers Office to recor,
! his name as voter.
That sort of citizenship and that sort O
partisanship all men may admire. Part.
lines do not run in such a case. w
have. and gust continue to have, govern
Evening star., 1912-11-09
Succor for the War Sufferers.

President Tafts appeal through the
Red Cross for contributions by the Amer
lean people to a fund for the succor OF
sufferers from the Turko-Balkan war
should meet with liberal response from
all parts of the country. The United
States has absolutely no political stake
i'm this situation and has on.y human
tarian interest in the outcome. 1t mas
on other occasions manifested its Keen
interest in the redemption of the TURKISH
provinces from Ottoman misrule ana
cruelty and it has freely subscribed to
funds for the aid of sufferers from Mos
lem fanaticism. Now it has an oppof-
tunty to demonstrate its charity in
practical, helpful way. Untold numbers
of people have been rendered utterly des-
titute by this fiercely prosecuted war
Probably when the veil has been lifted
from the lands over which the armies
have fought appalling scenes of destitu-
ton and suffering will be revealed, the
survivors of battles and of masSacres
lacking food and clothing and shelter,
sick persons in urgent need of medical
attention, little children orphaned and
homeless. 1t must be borne in mind that
this war has been waged between forces
of the bitterest traditional enmity, long
leashed by International politics, but now
loosed through the impetuous ardor or
the Christians. The fighting has been OF
an exceptionally sanguinary nature and
has affected an immense multitude of peo-
pie outside of the lines of hostiiltles.
Brief as it has been it has counted its
victims in great numbers, and now the
time has come for civilization to mani
fest itself and to render aid where 1T is
so urgently needed. In this endeavor the
United States should take the lead and
promptly and literally provide funds for
a work of rescue and reconstruction such
work as ii did so well in South Africa,
in Manchur. "a, in Martinique, in Sicily and
in other places where nature and man
have struck heavy, costly blows upon
humanity. In an enterprise like this
days are precious, for lives are at stake.
and the dollars given now are worth
larger sums that may be subscribed later.
Let the Red Cross contribution from
| this country to the Turko-Ba. kan relief
fund be a striking manifestation of Amer
| lean charity.