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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith. a Virginian now a bor-
der piainsman. is looking for roaming war
parties Of savages. He sees wagon team
at ftil gallop pursued by men on ponies
When Keith reaches the wagon the raid
ers have massacred two men and de-
parted. He searches the victims finding
papers and a locket with a woman's por-
trait Keith is arrested at Carson City
charged with the murder, his accuser De-
Ing ruffian named Black Bart A negro
companion in his cell named Neb tetiS nlnl
that he knew the Keiths in Virginia Neb
says one % the murdered men was john
Sibley the other Gen. Willis waite, form
erly Confederate officer. The plainsman
and Neb escape, and later the fugitives
come upon a cabin and find its occupant
to be a young girl whom Keith thinks
he saw at Carson City. TIE girl explains
that she is in search of Il brother, who
had deserted from the array, and that
Mr.. Hawley induced her 10 come TO the
cabin while he sought her brother: Haw-
ley appears and Keith In hiding recog-
riZes him as Black Bart There Is a ter
rife battle in the darkened room in winch
Keith is victor. Horses are appropriated.
and the girl who says that her name IS
Hope, joins in the escap pc. Keith explains
his situation and the fugitives make for
Fort Larned. where the girl Is left with
the hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she is the daughter of General Waite.
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan. where
Keith meets an old friend, DIR. Fairbdin.
Keith meets the brother Of Hope Waite.
under the assumed name of Fred Will
loughby, and becomes convinced that
Black Bart has some plot involving the
two Hope learns that Gen. Waite, VINO
was thought murdered. is at Sheridan.
and goes there. where she is mistaken for
Christie Maclaire. the Carson City singer
Keith meets the real Christie Maclaire
and finds that Black Bart has convinced
her that there is a mystery in her life
which he Is going to turn to her advan-
tage. The plainsman tells Hope Waite of
her resemblance TO Christie Maclaire.
They decide that Fred Willoughby may
hold the key to the situation. Keith finds
Willoughby shot dead Hope is told Of
the death of her brother. Keith fails to
learn what representations Black Bart
has made TO Christie Maclaire. Hope
suggests that In order to learn the secret
she must briefly impersonate the stage
singer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Miss Maclaire's act began at 9:45 and
was over promptly at 1910. 1t re-
quired about twenty minutes more for
her to change again into street
clothes. and she usually left the thea
ter Immediately after. which would be
about 1920. Yes. there was a vesti-
bule outside the stage door. and on
bad nights. those waiting for the la
dies could slip in there. But on such
a night as this they generally hung
around outside. No, there was no
Waterman. but the manager was fire.
quently prowling around He'd be
busy, however, at 1920, getting the
stage ready for the Flying Her
manns." Abundantly satisfied and re-
sisting the door-keeper's professional
suggestion that he'd better buy a
ticket and take look at the show,
Keith slipped away. and fastened back
to the hotel The more he investi-
gated the more feasible appeared the
girls plan, and he was now fully com
mitted TO it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Some Uses for Alcohol.

A little alcohol il hot water is excel
lent for cleaning smoky lamp chin
neys, and varnish stains on glass, til
ing and marble will disappear with its
use. Old paint stains, too, will often
yield readily to alcohol when they will
not to turpentine. The white marks
so often left upon a vanished table
after water has been spilled upon it
can be taken out with alcohol Aft
er putting the alcohol on the stain take
care not to touch it until it dries. A
slight sickness results which will dis
appear in a few minutes, but if touch
ed or rubbed while sticky the surface
will either be defaced or the varnish
win come off Small white Parks on
vanished furniture will sometimes
come off if an ordinary rubber ink
eraser is used.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
.JEED NOT BE WITHOUT HERBS
Even DweIiers in Cities Can Grow
Ample s.pply Of Several Varieties
in Window Boxes.

Not everyone has the time or the
space for a kitchen garden, but no
one need be without the savory herbs
which are sometimes hard to find in
the market and which add so much
to the tastine,'s of the table. says a
writer in Arm ours Farm Almanac.
Even people who live in cities can
have few ,yindow boxes, which will
produce as much parsley and cress
and which are just as pretty as many
decorative plants The possessor OF
back yard need never lack for early
vegetables, such as lettuce, beets and
onions; and as for the farmers wife,
there is no excuse at all for her not
lighter vegetables.
Fennel, rue, balsam, mint and Law
ender grow by the roadside, where
knowing ones may find them, but
the savory vegetables of the garden,
which give so much flavor to cook
ing, are little known Sorrel grows
wild, but is better when cultivated,
and is the foundation for one of the
finest fish sauces in the world, which
is made by bruising the young leaves,
and pouring over them Oil and vine
gar in equal parts. 1t is also excel
lent in soap, which is so delicate
that invalids and children relish 1t,
especially. To make, wash and boil
the leaves for fifteen minutes in wa
ter in which potatoes, caulitower or
asparagus has been cooked; then
throw in handful of rice, boil ten
minutes more, add general lump OF
butter, pepper and salt, and serve
piping hot.
Tarragon is plant which is even
less known than sorrel, but which de-
serves to be treated with great re-
spect, for it is the flavor, par excel
lence, for all pickles, salads and chow
elbows. The plant is perennial,
which springs up every year, like rhu-
tsrb The pungent little chive, an
infinitesimal onion, is also more or
less of a stranger to us, which is a
pity, for it is the most delicate in
flavor of the onion family, and is
often relished by people who cannot
eat it's lustier relatives.
The leek, too, is delicious, either as
relish, when very young, or fried,
as a garnish for meats, or sliced with
cucumbers and tomatoes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Friencs Praised 1t, Famous Manager
Took II to Read-and Then
He Woke Up.

My friends had always insisted
that could write great play" said
Jordan, ''if / would only set my hand
to the task. Well, to be frank, / had
long cherished the idea myself that
| possessed the ability to do some
thing worth while in the way of pro
viding material for the stage. Like
so many of my fellow laborers IN the
journalistic field, however, l found 1t
exceedingly difficult to secure the
time which was necessary for the pro
duction Of drama. The best / could
do was to steal an hour now anu then
10 devote to the great work. This /
did faithfully and zealously, and, after
two wears of study and earnest en-
deavor my play began to near COM
pletion.
My friends were enthusiastic. ]
had been fortunate enough to hit upon
an entirely new plot, and, If I may
say so. l had handled 1t admirably.
Each of the four acts was filed with
thrilling situations: the comedy was
subtle and insinuating; the pathos
was genuine and the interest was
splendidly sustained. Having admin
istered the finishing touches, l took
my play to great producing mana
ger. He had an ONCE in a large
building OF Broadway.
With my play done up in a neat
package / entered the anteroom.
where a young man greeted me re
! specially and admitted that the great
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

by the eyes of a man who had no rea-
son to suspect deceit. The girl was
in a flutter of nervous excitement as
she FASTENED about the room. DOMINIC
her few requirements of masquerade,
yet Keith noted with appreciation that
she became perceptibly cooler as the
moment of departure approached.
With cheeks atame and eyes spark
ling, yet speaking with voice re
vealing no falter, she pressed his arm
and declared herself prepared for the
ordeal The face under the shadow
of the mantilla was so arch and
piquant, Keith could not disguise his
admiration.
Am | Christie Maclaire?" she asked
laughingly.
Sufficiently so to fool our friend"
he returned. but am ready to swear
that lady never looked so charming"
"A compliment. and spoken as
though you really meant it."
Have | not been honest enough
with you in the past TO be credited
with honesty now?" he protested. lit
tie hurt by the bantering tone.
'OT course you have; ! merely talk
lightly TO keep my courage up. You
can have no idea how afraid | am
Then you are truly an actress. for
you appear the picture OF enjoyment.
But we must go. or Hawley will be
there before US. and thus spoil all our
plans
They passed out through the office
together, seeing no one familiar to
either. Hope keeping her face par
TALLY concealed. The east side of the
street was less freoueuted than the
other, having fewer saloons along its
way. and they chose its darkness AS
they advanced. the long habit of from
tier life caused Keith to glance be-
hind before they had progressed q
block, and he was thus made aware
that they were being followed Con-
versing lightly. and without a word
20 alarm the girl. he managed to OBJ
serve every movement of the dimly
outlined figure which advanced with
them. timing every motion to theirs
Long before they crossed the street
to the Trocadero he was convinced
there was no mistake-the fellow.
whoever he might be. was trailing
them. Keith smiled grimiy 70 himself.
/ resolving that as soon as be had left
the lady he would teach the spy les
son not soon to be forgotten.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Whore the Erult Grows.

Michael Casey, politician in San
Francisco, who has been in office and
on the city payroll for many years,
was addressing meeting of his fell
low-citizens. 1t was a labor meeting.
you men must know" spouted
Casey, that you are the great body
polite in this city. You are the roots
and trunks of our great municipal
tree, while we who represent you in
Office are merely the branches on that
magnificent tree"
True for you, Mike" piped a man
in the back of the hall, but did ye
ever notice all the fruit grows on the
branches Saturday Evening Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
A Golf Story.

There's another story OF man who
rang the bell at the gates of Paradise
and asked Peter il he might go
through.
What were you on earth?' asked
the saint.
Well" was the response, during
the latter part of my life | didn't do
much but play golf"
Got golf ball on your"
Yes; here's a Chancellor.
st. Peter took it and threw 1t over
his shoulder, where it rolled away.
For minute or more he looked
critically at the applicant, then shut
the gate in his face and locked it.
Whats the gamer" said the man.
You are no real golfer" said St
Peter. You don't even know the
first rule of golf-to keep your eye on
the ball and follow through"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Old Parliamentary Usaoes.

Members of the British parliament
no longer howl down each other with
mutations from the farmyard and the
menagerie. One of these early nine
teenth century scenes Is thus de-
scrioed: "One honorable member
near the bar repeatedly called out
road to the members endeayoring to
address the house. At repeated inter
walls sort of drone--like humming.
having the sound Of distant hand or
gan or bagpipes-issued from the back
benches, with coughing. sneezing and
ingeniously extended yawning blend
ed with other sounds A single voice
from the ministerial benches initiated
very accurately the yelp Of a kenneled
hound"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

attended: The meeting was opened
By a worthy woman, who started to
read some resolutions. but as the noise
from the street almost drowned her
strong voice she requested that the
windows AT the rear of the room be
closed Instead Of carrying out her
wish I volunteered to read tie resolu-
ton for her
No. she replied. 1 have got as
strong voice as you have. Excuse
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Wonan's Voice

When the day of woman's rights
has fully come" said man with the
voice of Stentor. she may insist up
on singing bass and baritone and
leave the soprano and contralto parts
Of music 70 be executed by the mas
caline portion Of the community.
Why" be was asked.
Well this il the inference / draw
from 3 little incident that happened al
woman's suffrage meeting recently
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
He Wrote the Great Play

manager was not out OF the city,
Al fact tn young man consented to
take my card into his employer.
had waited only minute or two
when the young man returned and
graciously conducted me to the mana
ger. who cordially shook hands with
me and said that he would be glad
to personally read my play and con
slider 1t strictly on its merits"
Yes. What then?"
We'll, just at that moment some
thing fell somewhere, making loud
gathering noise, so / crawled out OF
bed and put on my clothes. Chicago
Record-Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Four medium sized potatoes peeled,
boiled, mashed or put through col
lander; four tablespoons white sugar,
one of ginger, two cups -four. Pour
over this one pint boiling water. Aft
er it cools put in two yeast cakes;
before putting away add one table
spoon salt. Bottle tightly. Have used
this recipe for years with good re
suits
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
EiIlinQ.

Scald one pint of milk, add two Ia
blespoonfuls of cornstarch and pinch
of salt, mixed to a paste with a little
cold milk, and cook and stir frequently
for fifteen minutes. Add quickly three
eggs beaten with one scant cupful OF
sugar and one-half of cupful OF
strong drip coffee. Stir constantly un.
til thickened, take from the fire, add
one teaspoonful each of vanilla and
brandy and put between the cake lay
ers when cooled.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Boiled Coffee.

For four heaping tablespoons ground
coffee allow one quart freshly boiling
water and one-half white one raw egg.
Mix the egg white with three table
spoons cold water, beating with fork.
Add coffee and stir till well wet. Scald
coffee pot, put in prepared coffee.
Pour in boiling water, cover spout and
boil five minutes. Pour in quickly one
quarter cup cold water let stand three
minutes to settle. Strain into hot pot
or have strainer on table.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
SwaIlnMlnn Glory.

The little daughter of well-known
Baltimore clergyman recently startled
the family while at breakfast by sud
denly exclaiming:
I'm full of glory!"
What on earth do you mean, child? p
the father fastened to ask.
Why" exclaimed the youngster, "a
sunbeam just got on my spoon, and
I've swallowed It,"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

but am going through it just the
same"
The truest kind OF courage my
girl. Now slip inside. but hold the
door ajar. Hawley will certainly be
here within ten minutes. and you must
Join him at once. or else the other
might appear. You can Judge as to
its being him even in this darkness.
Goodbye"
The longing to clasp her In his
arms. to speak the language of his
heart was almost overwhelming, yet
the memory of that figure sinking
along behind them, and the brief time
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
CHAPTER XVIII.

The Stage Door of the Trocade..o.
Hope discovered very little difficulty
Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wear
ing The colors, indeed, were not ex-
actly the same, yet this difference was
not sufficient to be noticeable at night
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

WANTED-HIGH GRADE INVEST
MENT statesmen for preferred
stock which is convertible into South
ern Farm Home at option of FOLDER.
Absolutely new financial plan-very
attractive, Largest agricultural pro-
ject in the world Liberal commission
offer. Write fully, Box 90, Waycross, Ga.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Little Nell didn't know that they
played Il Spy" in church, mamma.
Mamma-What do you mean, MY
child?
Little Nell-Why, the preacher said
Lets Play" and everybody held their
hands up to their faces.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
ALARM FOR THE DRIP PAN
Handy Continuance to Remind House
keeper When to Empty the Re-
frigerator Pan.

Being annoyed by the overtiowing
of the refrigerator drip pan, | at
tached the small device shown in the
illustration to the refrigerator to re-
mind me to empty the pan before it
would overflow. A cork float and a
common spool with wires set into 1t
at right angles comprise the outfit.
The whole device was fastened with
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Woman's Way.

"A woman's convention. Ell? What
do women know about enthusiasm?
Now at the last national convention
we men cheered our candidate for an
hour"
That's all right" said his wife.
I'VE threw kisses at ours for sixty-sev-
en- minutes by the clock. Louisville
Courier-Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Take some good cooking apples
mare and core them and stuff with the
following filing: One cup Of sugar
half a cup Of butter. one teaspoon OF
curry powder, one tablespoon vinegar
mix all together. I'll apples and bake
till done.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Only $4,000 will secure a far

ONLY $4,000 will secure farm
In South Georgia. Ideal climate, three
crops a year. Larger investments also
accepted. We can pay you fine profits
until you can take possession. Abso-
lutely new plan. Write fully how
much and HOW you want 10 invest
for special offer Geo. w. Deem, Box
OF, Waycross. Ga.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Canary wines have been known for
cenfzrIss- and winemakiug nas been
an mportans industry. although lately
Maae4ra has outpointed it in the com
petition The grapevine was taken
to the Canary isiandsl from Crete ID
the 6ftesuth century.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Mo Judy

Didn't you give that man a jury
trial?"
there amt big lot O. men in this
settlement. We couldn't possibly git
u of EN- together without startin' a
fatal argument about somethin' that
had nothin' whatever to do with the
case
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Uae for a Brush.

A brush, such as 3 used for cleaning
vegetables in the kitchen, is a great
help in cleaning your carpet sweeper.
First take out all rawlings with your
fingers. then use the little brush to
clean both brush and box of your
sweeper
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Treaoherous Memory.

Parson Johnson-Yo' must nevah
cherish an enmity against you'll neigh
Dor, Mis- Jackson. If you'll neighbor
does you an injury you must forget it.
Mrs. Jackson-An' so ! does forget
it, pahson-but Use got powerful bad
memory. and l keeps forgetting dat
Use forgotten it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

me-, she added. If speak roughly, but
the assumption Of man that he has a
voice that can reach further than q
voman's is-is-well. it Is one Of the
assumptions, that's all"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
safety In Aviation.

The upper side o. q dirigihle bal
loon built for the British navy has
been coated with aluminium dust 10
reflect the suns rays and lessen the
effect of their heat on the gas It COZ
tains
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

How was it that Camps failed in
his bed-manufacturing business? ?" HE
got too much in sympathy with the
business" How could he do that?"
"He lay down on the job"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Dissatisfaction.

$50 you were given an interest in
your employers business?"
Yes replied the industrious youth /;
but made mistake in accepting it.
| had less worry as a regular employee
than as a minority stoekholder.'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Before the scrap.

Why are you rushing around so to-
day?' I'm trying to get something
for my wife" Had any offers ?"-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Brass takes q most beautiful nolssh
IL II is washed in a mixture Of enc
ounce Of alum and a pint Of I've boiled
together for a short time. apply with
rag CT brush while hot
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

one quart Of buttarmilk. one cup Of
molasses. four cups graham -four.
three cups white no1r, one large tea.
spoon OF soda and little salt Bake
In z moderate oven
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
foods
SarsapariiIa

Acts directly and peculiarly
on the blood; purihes, enriches
and revitalizes it, and in this
way builds up the whole sys-
tenn. Take it. Get it today.
In usual liquid form or chocolate coated
tablets called Sarsatabs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Man and Meter Both Unique.
A Kansas City man notified the gas
company that his meter was running
slow. Greater honesty hath no man
than this.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
N944eee.ssGa

screws to the under side of the re-
frigerator. When the float has risen
to the top, an electric circuit is
formed, which rings a bell. The
wires can be heightened and bent to
suit the size and depth of the pan
used. Prank w. Preston in Popular
Mechanics.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
stop the palm.

The hurt OF a burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve Is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars 25c and 5Oc by
druggists For free sample write to
j. w. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Thousands of Consulnptives die every
year. Consumption results from a neg
iected cold on the lungs. Hamlins Wizard
the chest and draw out the Inflammation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
Aiah Aim.

Let us endeayor so TO live that
when we come to die even the under
taker viii be sorry. Mark Twain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

The total fire loss for the year 1911
is expected to total at $200,000000 In
the United States and Canada.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Some people get so accustomed to
looking on the bright side that they
can't see the other side at all.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Museum freaks are complaining
about hard times; but as for that. the
ossified man says things always have
been hard with him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

There are two kinds Of suffragettes
the unhappily married and the I'M
happily unmarried.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

The annual per capita fire waste in
Europe averages SO cents. while in
the United States it amounts TO S2.51.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

PILES CURED IN g TO IL DAYS
Vour druggist viii refund money II PAZO ONT
MEET fails 70 cure any case or itching, bllho
Bleeding or ProJrudinR Piles In 70 Ia days. 1Oe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
RILEY LOVE-LYRTCS
With many studies from life by
william Buckingham Dyer

Contains all the fayorites Of Mr. Rileys dainty, ten
derIove poems The Illustrations, OF which there are
So add greatly To the books artistic beauty, DIR
Dyer has shown poetic appreciation Of the authors
verseand ability 70 work ont with camera and brush
the central Ideas in altogether delightful way.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23

Thoughts are things that men with
brains work with.