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ODD FELLOWS.

LODGES.
Dec. 9-Covenant, No. Is; Union. No. II:
Beacon. No. Il. and Langdon.
No. ~. business.
Dec. 10-Washington, No. q. and Golden
Rule. No. 81. degree. Amity.
No. %. business.
Dec. 11-Eastern. No. 4: Harmony No q
and Federal City. No. ~. de-
gree Friendship. No. IL bust
ness
Dec. Columbia. No. 10 degree. Tx
celsior. No. l.. and Salem. M.
-. business.
Dec. 13-Central. No. I: Metropolis. NJ.
1G. and Phoenix. No. Is. bust
ness.
ENCAMPMENTS.
Dec. 10-Fred II. Stuart. No. .. degree.
Dec. l1-Columbian, No. !. visitation.
REBEKAH LODGES.
Dec. o Esther. No. >. business.
Dee. l3-Dorcas Lodge, No. L. business.
PATRIARCHS MILITANT.
Dee. 14HCanton Washington. No. I. annual
inspection and degree.
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made that the NJ NJ degree will be ex-
emplified at the first communication in
January.
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Blue lodge elections reported to Grand
Secretary Johnston, or direct to The Star.
thus far show the following results:
Naval Lodge. No. Frank III. kramer
master; Otto B. Roepke, senior warden:
Albert B. Snavely. Junior warden: Kenton
n. Harper. secretary (re-elected); Maui
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Otto Andrea. past master of Holland
Lodge, No. 8. of New York city, and
past district deputy grand master of the
Grand Lodge of New York. was a visitor
at the Temple Thursday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

At it's stated convocation Tuesday even
ing last. La Fayette Chapter, No. ).
Royal Arch Masons. exemplified the
Royal Arch degree, the following COM
posing the cast for the occasion:
Erwin S. Hubbard, excellent high priest
J. Gordon Jones, king: Louis-H Myers,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
MADE BIG PROFIT FOR STATE
Purely Business Argument for the Es-
Enlistment of Sanitorluns for the
tuberculosis.

According to figures contained in the
annual report of DR.. H. l.. Barnes, SUI
perintendent of the Rhode Island state
sanitorium, the earnings OF the ex-
patients of that institution during the
year 1911 would amount to over $685.
GOO. This is a sum three times as
large as that spent each year for main
tenance Of the institution, including
four per cent interest and deprec;a-
ton charges.
Inc actual earnings in 1911 OF 10
ex-patients were obtained by DR..
Barnes. These ranged from 81 to
$31 per week, the total earnings for
the year amounting to $102.75 On
this basis, DR.. Barnes computes the
figures above given. He says, how
ever: While institutions for the cure
of tuberculosis are good investments,
there is good reason for thinking that
institution for the isolation OF far.
advanced cases would be still better
Investments
Our of total of 46, $50 hospital days
treatment given, 39,147, or 81 per cent,
We're free, the treatment costing the
state on an average 5000 per patient.
Out OF 1873 free cases Investigated, Sc
had no families and 10 income on ad.
mission to the sanitorium. Out OF
1872 patients having homes. the mum.
Der in the family averaged 81, and
the average family earnings were
SAC. In SO cases the families had no
income, and in only FIVE cases were
there any savings. none of which
amounted to as much as $500.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
Medals Even From Carnegie Are Not
Legal Tender, Says Calvin
c. Williams.

Calvin c. Williams. 81 years old. Is
walking the streets of Washington
looking for work. He carries in the in
side pocket of his threadbare coat. in
a velvet lined case, a Carnegie hero
medal" a huge bronze medallion,
beautiful example of the highest art
of the goldsmith, and ietter, dated
May /, 1911. from the Carnegie hero
fund commission, Pittsburg, Pa,
promising him, in addition to the med
al. a cash award of $1,000.
Williams, formerly hotel clerk.
after a desperate struggle, saved two
Young girls from drowning in Wreck
Pond. at Spring Lake, n. j.. on August
7, 1908.
His was a conspicuous example Of
those acts of heroism to reward
which the Carnegie hero fund was es-
tablished. But hero medals are not
passports to employment. when one
has reached the age of 81, and prom
les of $1,000 rewards are not legal
tender for board and lodging" VIII
liams said.
Il have been trying in vain to find
something to do" he continued, re
placing the black leather case in his
breast pocket and carefully buttoning
his worn coat across his chest, but
my age is against me. ! had planned
to invest my $1,000 in little restau-
rant, but have never received IT,.
though repeatedly l have written to
the commission pleading for the re
ward which came to me unsolicited"
Washington Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
Simple SPELLING Move.

A conference between representa-
tives of British and American societies
to extend the movement for simpli
fication of English spelling has just
been held at University college in Eng
land. with a large number Of profess
sors connected with English universe
ties, and the following from America:
Dr. James E. Bright of Johns Hopkins
university. Charles H. GraDdgent OF
Harvard university, Dr. George
Heinpl OF Leland Stanford university
and DIR. Brander Matthews and Dr..
Calvin Thomas of Columbia univei.
sity. The proceedings were private.
but a report of the conference viii
doubtless be made public after it has
been submitted to the societies repre-
scented.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
The Mlddle.Aaed Woman.

or the many ways In which the mid
dle-aged woman may vary the effect
Of her afternoon gowns none is sim
pier than the use of collar and cuffs
Of white wolfe edged with scalloping
an dembroidery In floral design An
other change may be the frock set Of
white chiffon with border of black
malines, and still another is the one OF
black net hemstitched with silver
thread. Some Of these collars are SO
long in front that they terminate only
at the waist line, where they cross in
surplice effect and are tucked away
under the girdle. An excellent model
of this sort is of light blue lawn en-
broidered with black dots, and a sec
Dnd Is Of white agaric trimmed with
tiny folds OF broadcloth. alternating
with eponge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
CHAPTER XXI.

The Last Resort of Kings and Men.
The sudden entrant upon a quarrel
between others is invariably at a dis
advantage. Usually he Is unaware
of the cause of difference and general
ly he has no idea of the stage Of de-
yelopment Of the affair that has been
reached. Newbold suffered from this
lack Of knowledge and to these dis
advantages were added others. For
instances, he had not the faintest idea
as to who or what was the stranger.
The room was not very light in the
day time. Armstrong happened to be
standing with his back to it at some
distance from the window by the side
OF which Enid stood. Six years nat
urally and inevitably makes some diff
ference in a mans appearance, and ii
is not to be wondered that at first
Newbold did not recognize the man be-
fore him as the original of the face in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
Chance for one,Armed Man.

I'm looking for a one-armed man. "
said the patron of New York restau-
rant IF you know of man who has
only a right hand ] can make him a
good business proposition-one that
viii save him lot of good dollars and
save me the same amount His right
hand, however. must be Nc. III.
ITS this way: Several months ago
sprained my ankle and for MAN,
months was obliged To lean heavily on
a cane. To protect my left hand [
wore q glove on that hand, but did
not use one on the right The result.
was that wore out dozens OF left
gloves. but the right hand ones new.
er put on"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

slant Newbold had entered the room
Armstrong had thirsted to leap upon
him, and he meant to do it. One or
the other of them. he swore in his
heart, should never leave that room
alive.
But Newbold should have his chance
Armstrong was as brave. as fearless.
as Intrepid. as any man on earth
There was much that was admirable
in his character; he would not take
any man at a disadvantage in an en-
counter such as he proposed. He
would not hesitate to rob a man of his
wife if he could. and he would not
shrink from any deceit necessary to
gain his purpose with a woman, foE
good or evil, but he had his own ideas
OF honor he would not shoot an en-
envy in the back for instance.
Singular peryersion, this, to which
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

some minds are liable! To take from
man his wife by subtle and under
hand methods, to rob him of that
which makes life dear and sweet
there was nothing dishonorable in
thatl But to take his life. thing of
infinitely less moment, by che same
process-that was not to be thought
of. In Armstrong; code it was right,
it was imperative, to confront man
with the ruth and take the consequent
ces; but 70 confrop. woman with a lie
and take her body and soul, if so be she
might be gained. was equally admir-
able. And there are other souls than
Armstrong; in which this moral in
consistency and obliquity about meR
and women has Judgment!
GRO BE CONTINUED)
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have found you at last. Thank God
you are safe and well. oh, If you
could only know the agonies have
gone through. l thought I loved you
when l left you six weeks ago. but
now"
In eager impetuosity he drew nearer
to her. Another moment and he
would have taken her in his arms, but
she would have none of him.
Stop" she said with a cold and
inhexible sternness that gave pause
even to his buoyant joyful assurance
why, what's the natter
THE matter? Everything, but"
mo evasions. please continued the
man still cheerfully but with a grow
Ing misgiving. His suspicious, In abey-
ance for the moment because of his
joy at seeing her alive and well, arose
with renewed force. 81 left you prac
tically pledged to me-" he resumed.
Not so fast" answered Enid Matt
land, determined to combat the light
est attempt to establish a binding
claim upon her.
Isn't it true?" asked Armstrong
Here, wait" he said before she could
answer, Il am half frozen, have been
searching for you since early morn
ing in the storm He unbuttoned and
unbelted his huge fur coat as he spoke
and threw 1t carelessly on the floor by
his Winchester leaning against the
wall. Now. he resumed, Il can talk
better"
You must have something to eat
then" said the girl.
She was glad of the Interruption
since she was playing for time. She
did not quite know how the interview
would end, he had come upon her so
Unexpectedly and she had never for
mulated what she would say to him,
that which she felt she must say. She
must have time to think, to collect
herself. which he in his part was quite
willing to give her, for he was NOT
much better prepared for the inter
view than she. He really was hungry
and tired, his early journey had been
foolhardy and in the highest degree
dangerous. The violence of his admir-
alton for her added to the excitement
of her presence, and the probable near
ness of Newbold as to whose where
abouts he wondered were not conduc-
i've to rapid regeneration. 1t would
be comfort to him also 20 have food
and time.
Sit down." she said 81 shall be
back in a moment"
The fire Of the morning was still
burning in the stove in the kitchen; to
heat can of soup, to make him some
buttered toast and hot coffee, were the
tasks of a few moments; she brought
them back to him, set them on the Ia
BILE before him and babe him fall to-
by jove," exclaimed the man after
little time as he began to eat hast
lily but with great relish what she had
prepared, while she stood over him
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

Newbold were in the dark, not so he;
although they had never spoken, he
had seen Newbold. He recognized
him instantly, indeed, recognized or
not, the newcomer could be no 9TH
er man in the mountains. He had ex-
than he. There was doubtless no 9TH
pected to find him when he approach
ed the hut and was ready for him.
To the fire of his ancient hatred and
jealousy was added a new fuel that
increased its heat and flame. This
man had come between Armstrong and
the woman he loved before and had
got away unscathed; evidently he had
come between him and this new wo-
man he loved. Well, he should be
made to suffer for it this time and by
Armstrong; own hands. The in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

urging that France add this to its 9TH
er Northern Africa enterprises.
About one-fourth of the great desert
Is below the sea leve1. and by his plan
OF cutting canal some SO miles long
to the north coast OF Africa. the whole
region would be covered with see
from 10 TO so fathoms deep and navi-
gahle by steamers. thus producing a
tiourishing trafhc between French
West Africa
II IS also argued that MI the arid
section surrounding the desert would
be rendered as fertile SIS Europe, and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

his wlfe's locket. although he had stud
led that face over and over again. A
nearer scrutiny, longer study. would
have enlightened him of course, but
for the present he saw nothing but
stranger visibly perturbed on one side
and the woman he loved apparently
aercely resentful. stormily indignant.
confronting the other with an up
raised hand.
The man. whoever he was, had af-
fronted her, had aroused her indigna-
ton, perhaps had insulted her. that
was plain. He went swiftly to her
side. he interposed himself between
her and the man
Enid" he asked, and his easy use
OF the name was revelation and an
illumination to Armstrong, who is
this man, what has he done"
1t was Armstrong who replied If
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

What's going on here?" demanded
a man. as he came upon two little boys
battling in vacant lot nthe south
side. The lad who was on top was
rubbing weeds over the face Of the I'M
der one.
Stop it." said the man, grabbing the
victor by the neck and pulling him
away. what IN the world are you
trying to do to his face with those
weeds?"
DO? Why, he swore in front Of
some girls, and rubbed some smart
weed in his eyes to become a great
man like Abraham Lincoln. Pitts.
burg Sun
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slnernrnted

William Shaw. the secretary of the
famous Christian Endeavor society,
said in a witty after-dinner address in
Boston:
There is little Back Bay girl who
is much interested In her aunte's
Christian Endeayo~ 1rk. The little
girl was writing a let.e to her broth
er at Yale one day, and in the midst
of the epistle she looked up and said:
'Auntie, how do you spell devil?
Devil cried her aunt, with
shocked smile why. child, don't you
know you mustn't use such word as
devil?
But, auntie,' protested the little
girl. want to tell brother about your
Christian and devil meetings."
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Hero Is Without a Job

they can put in the field a total of
nine companies of $50 men and SO Of
ficers, commanded by marshal. The
army on peace footing consists of
one company of 60 men. The most
amusing of all the armies" how
ever, is that of Liberia. That coun-
try's fighting force is composed of 700
men and 500 officers; but the latter
are evidently deemed very terrible by
their own government, since the re-
public issues proclamations of neu-
trality when wars break out between
any of the powers
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
SYNOPSIS.

Enid Maitland. frank, free and un-
spoiled young Philadelphia GIRL is taken
70 the Colorado mountains by her uncle.
Maitlands protege. falls In love with her.
his persistent wooing thrills the GIRL but
she hesitates. and Armstrong goes east
Enid hears the story of a mining eng!-
neer, NeWbold, whose wife fell of a ciin
and was so seriously hurt that he was
compelled to shoot her to prevent her Pc
ing eaten by wolves while he went Tor
help. Kirkby, the old guide who tells the
story, gives Enid a package OF letters
which he says were found on the dead
woman's body She reads the letters ano
o@thing In mountain stream Enid Is at
lacked by bear, which is mysteriousiy
A sudden deluge transforms brook Into
raging torrent, which sweeps Enid into
gorge, where she Is rescued by Iaouh-
tain hermit after a thrilling experience.
Campers In great confusion upon discov-
ing Ends absence when the storm
breaks. Maitland and Old KiTkby go In
search of the girl. Enid discovers that
her ankle is sprained and that she IS nn-
able to walk Her mysterious rescuer
carries her to his camp. Enid goes TO
sleep In the strange mans bunk. Miner
cooks breakfast for Enid, after which
they go on tour OF inspection. The her
NIT tells Enid Of his unsuccessful attempt
to find the Maitland campers. He admits
that he IS also from Philadelphia The
comes to realization of his love for her.
but naturally in that strange solitude the
relations Of the girl and her rescuer be
come unnatural and strained. The strarg-
er tells of a wife he had who Is dead,
and says he has sworn to ever cherish
her memory by living in solitude. He and
Enid, however, confess their love for
each other. She learns that he Is the
man who killed his wife in the mountain.
Enid discovers the writer Of the letters
TO Newbcld's wife to have been James
Armstrong. Newbold decides to start to
the settlement for help. The man is
racked by the belief that he is unfalthful
TO his wtfe's memory, and Enid is tempt
ed to tell him of the letters In her pos
session. Armstrong accompanied by
Kirkby and Robert Maitland, find note
that Newbold had left in the deserted
cabin, and know that the girl is in his
keeping. Fate brings all the actors to-
gether Newbold returns from hunting
game and sees man near the hut. 1t
Is James Armstrong, who has at last 10
Gated the missing girl and he enters the
cabin
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that millions of people. now leading
a precarious existence. could support
themselves in comfort
Two objections are raised by other
scientists. One is the possible dam
age which might be done to Europe
BY an alteration of climatic conditions
on a large scale. and another the
imagined possibility that the equili.
brium of the earth would be affected
by the displacement of so many biz
lions OF tons of water. Most sayants,
however. consider that such objec-
lions are exaggerated
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

of evil brings its own temptation. and
according to the degree in which the
evil is recognized and the temptations
resisted viii be the value OF the char
aeter into which the individual win
develop
Innocence may be beautiful. but can
never be strong. while the whole es-
sence OF virtue Hes in its strength
- resist and power to endure. II the
innocence OF childhood be replaced By
the firm principles Of integrity and
honor. the loss viii be really great
gain. 1t is only where the knowledge
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

watching him silently. This is coy.
A warm, comfortable room, something
TO eat served by the finest woman in
the world. the prettiest girl oa earth
to look at-what more could a man de-
sire? This is the way it's going TO be
always in the future"
'Yoa have no warrant whatever Cor
saying or hoping that" answered the
girl slowly but decisively.
Have | not?" asked the man quick
ly. Did you not say to me a little
while ago that you liked me better
than any man you had ever met and
that / might win you IL could? Well,
can and what's more, / viii In spite
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
wnrId,s Smallest Armies.

II ever the dream of the disarma-
ment OF the world shall be realized
there are several countries that would
not Nave much TO do in this line, as,
for instance, Monaco, whose army con-
sists of rs guards. 70 carabineers and
20 fremen. The next smallest army is
that OF Luxembourg. with 135 gen
darmes, 40 volunteers and 80 musi-
clans. In the Republic Of San Aarino
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
CHAPTER XXI.
Tho Odds AGAINST Him.

The noise of the opening of the
door and the thrush of cold air that
followed awoke Enid Maitland to in
slant action. She rose to her feet and
faced the entrance through which she
expected Newbold to reappear-for of
course the newcomer must be he
aud for the life of her she could not
help that radiating fash of joy, the
momentary anticipation of which fair
ly TRANSPORTED her being; although If
she had stopped to reflect she would
have remembered that not in the
whole course of their acquaintance had
Newbold ever entered her room at any
time without knocking and receiving
permission.
Some of that Joy yet fingered in her
lovely face when she tardily recog-
nized the newcomer In the half light.
Armstrong, scarcely waiting to close
the door, sprang forward joyfully with
his hands outstretched.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
Enid" he cried.

Enid" he cried
Naturally he thought the look of ex-
pectant happiness he had surprised
upon her face was for him and he
accounted for its sudden disappear
ance by the shock of his unexpected,
unannounced, abrupt. entrance.
The warm color had flushed her
face. but as she stared at him her as
pect rapidly changed. She grew paler.
The happy light that had shone in her
eyes fades away and as he approached
her she shrank back.
'Youl" she exclaimed almost In ter
ror.
Yes" he answered smilingly. Il
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
KNOWLEDGE OF EVIL NEEDED
Virtue and Progress in the RIGHT Path
Cannot Spring From Mere
Innocence.

Innocence is lovely in the child. he
cause in harmony with Its nature; but
our path In life is not backward bat
onward. and virtue can never be The
offspring OF mere innocence. II we
are TO progress In the knowledge Of
good. we mast also progress in the
knowledge OF evil Every experiences
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
DESERT OCEAN IN AFRICA.
Sahara to Sc Covered With Ships and
Surrounded by Fertile Fields
and Forests.

The project of converting the des-
ert OF Sahara into vast inland sea.
one-half the size Of the Mediterran-
can, is again being agitated. chiefly
by Prof Gotchegoyen. 8 distinguished
scientist. He believes he has worked
out a satisfactory plan for the engt
nesriry work necessary. and Is now
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Ell pnnishnnant

The Wicked Soul was sitting on a
hot stove, drinking molten lava and
tanning himself with a chunk of red
hot sheetiron.
And who is the poor wretch?"
asked Dante.
That" replied Satan, sis the first
man who said, Is it hot enough for
you? "-Milwaukee Sentinel
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Laxinn a Foundation.

Little Bobby (the guesD Mrs.
Skimper, when l heard we were goin'
to have dinner at your house / start
ed right in trainin' fer 1t.
Mrs Skinner (the hostess) by saw
ing up your appetite, Bobby?
Little Bo5by-No'ln. BY eatin' a
square meal first
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

Il believe I'll break my engage
ment to Cholly. He can't really love
me"
why not?"
''He writes such short letters. Look
at this-only seven pages"
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n Deep Mourning.

Patron-T Waiter, what is the matter
with this establishment This sfeab
IS burned black
Waiter-Yesse Mark er respec.
sab. Our chef done died yestiddy.-
Puck
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Of evil is unattended by appreciation
Of its nature. where temptations are
yielded to and not resisted. that we
are induced to grieve over the depart
ure Of that innocence which was So
beautiful in earlier years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30

Mrs. Stranger-Can you tell me
who that stout man is over there? He
is the worst softsoaper l ever met
Dowager-Yes. He is my husband.
Judge!
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-30
Persuasion.

What made Mr.. Chuggins buy an
automoblle?"
His wife persuaded hin by calling
his attention TO the economy Of hay
ing gasoline on hand TO clean gloves
with "--Washington Star.