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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

H'aHity we'll and
loved 1t much. In
the next chair sat n
common human be-
ing.
| John Nixon shuf-
fled across the room
le'surely toward an
other unoccupied
chair.
| Well" said the
commercial travel.
Ter. here We all are
again"
The youth smiled.
The Oldest man put
down his ma gazine
to look solemnly at
the speaker. That's
fine cynicism." said
he after a moment.
You talk like one
corpse addressing
another in a grave
yard"
Cheer up" put
In the common hui
man being. Were
going to be here for
a while together.
We might as we'll
make it pleasant.
Tomorrow we've
got to chase the
filthy lucre once
more"
Money" num-
bled Nixon. Money,
money, money"
The others
laughed at the look
upon his face.
Yes. sires
money" ratified the
commercial travel
Ter. II guess I need
1t as much any
body. This little
racket has brought
mo down to hard
pan. We all need II
in our business"
And in our
pay" added the
youth assertively.
Nixon snapped his
fingers among SUI
pcrior intellects.
He had found this
the siest way to
Attract attention.
THAT amt So" said
he with conviction.
Money is hell"
You don't want
to give any away.
do you >" asked the
youth sarcastically.
My desk at college
IL covered with bills
that are yelling for
it,"
Nixon looked from
one to the other of
the company. i've
got nearly three
thousand i'll bills
upstairs in the
safe" said he. IT'S
what's left of SIS 900
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

turned after n while with telephone
set with dangling green cords and a
brass plug attached: a white slip OF
paper was held in the fingers OF his
other hand and bundle Of bills
luxuriously thick and green was pressed
beneath his arm.
Give 1t to me-" said the commercial
traveller, reaching for the nickel in
strument. The attendant handed the
check To the oldest man. mfr. poillon
says you are very welcome. Mr."
Brown" interrupted the Oldest man
sharply.
The commercial traveller glanced at
the clock. ITS now five minutes of 4.
gentlemen" said he. retiring with the
instrument to his chair. I'VE can now
get down to business"
suppose you get her on the phone"
said the common human being. whats
going to he your form of question"
Nixon stood up. shifting his feet
nervously. He had been canning hi.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

money. and now he
threw II in a pile on
the table. Just say
you are a friend
Of John Nixon. that
all his money has
gone. and will she
let him come back
to her"
1T h at IS fair
enough" put in the
Oldest man.
"W atty" ex.
claimed the college
youth. TT amt
fair To us to tell her
his money is all
gone"
"Y gu II k n W
women better when
you're older" snap
ped the oldest man.
Most of 'em will
forgive a man in
hard luck when
they wouldn't listen
to him at all If he
was having every
thing his own way"
The youth re-
Clined once more
in his chair. a little
conscious that he
would know the
world better later
on. Taking down
the receiver with
an air of confidence
I h @ commercial
traveller waited for
an answer. In a
moment the ear
piece cliCk-Clacked
with the voice Of
the operator.
"Elmira Central
What"-Ncs. this is
2l02 - All right"
He hung up the re-
Ceiv"r. She'll call
me said he. The
common human be-
ing whistled a rum
bling tune in an at
tempt to express his
Independence of any
excitement which
might have been in
the air of the hot
room. Nixon studied
the palms OF his
hands. once he drew
a long breath. cX-
polling it quickly
through his lips.
When the telephone
bell rang with
startling. undulat-
ing sharpness he
jumped ncrvously.
Cod" he shouted.
There it is"
"Elmira Central?"
asked the CONNER
Cial traveller. Hello
i want to get
Sadie Dutton-not a
subscriber no, I
don't think so-try
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
wattersons a Fiohtlno Race.

Col Henry Watterson seems to have
inherited his fighting qualities from his
father, Harvey Magee Watterson, who
was born in Beech Grove, Tenn, No
vember %, 1911. He was the son of
w. S. Watterson, who served in the
War of 1912 on General Jackson's staff.
Harvey studied law and was elected
to the Twenty-sixth congress, to sue
coed James K Polk, who became gov
ernor of Tennessee. Reelected, he re-
tired at the end of his second term
and became president of the state SEN
ate In 1S47 he bought the Nashville
Union, and three years later was
called to the Washington Union. He
was a great friend of Franklin Pierce,
but refused to support the administra-
ton on the Missouri compromise and
the Kansas-NebTaska bill, returning
from Washington, despite offers of
high position in the government serv-
ice. His personal popularity won him
election to the Tennessee secession
convention where, although he did his
best, seeing there was no hope of
keeping his state in the Union, he re-
turned to his home. He died in 1891.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Interpretation of Pain.

Pain has been explained as an ac-
compartment of the Promethean spirit
of life, which, in perceptible haste to
proceed upon its journey, takes the
most ready and efficacious path on
ward, needless of what it breaks and
brushes on the way But pain is
rather an impulse within the spirit of
life. Pain is its conscience urging it
on. Unless we were pricked on by
pain we should wish to stand still, con-
tent with our own satisfaction, meanly
Indifferent to higher pleasures; with
out pain all life might have been con-
tent to house itself in low animal
forms and wallow in bestiality, ease
and lust. 1t may be that the onward
progress might have been accom-
plished without pain, we might have
been vhirled upward, insensible satel
lites, toward the universal goal But
we have received the privilege of con-
sciously sharing in the upward jour
ney. Each onward movement must be
a wrench from the past, each moment
a parting, each step an eternal fare
well. These noble inconsistencies are
tasks imposed by pain.-From the At
lantic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
CHRISTMAS REVELRY

A figure everywhere dominant in the ceebra-
ton of Christmas in the middle ages that of
the Lord of Misrule, also called the Master Of
Merry Disports. In Scotland this same master
of the revels was known the Abbot of Unrea-
son, while in France his title very much the
same-"Abbas Stultorum"-or Abbot of Fools
The king, the great lords of his realm and other
important personages must needs appoint such
a leader and organizer of their Christmas festivi
ties In Scotland previous to the Reformation
the monasteries used to elect such a functionary
but in 1856 law was passed for the suppression
of the Abbot of Unreason, along with all the
other burlesque and fantastic features of the
Christmas celebration
The barons and knights kept open house at
Christmas time for a fortnight. Revelry reigned
throughout this period, and on Christmas day the
grand feast, given by the feudal chieftain to his
friends and retainers, took place with great pomp
and magnifcence. The boar's head was first and
foremost on the board, and its entrance to the
banqueting room was heralded by a great bare
of joyful trumpets. Borne on a gold or silver
platter by the server at the head of a procession
OF mobiles, knights and ladies, the foremost dish
OF the feast made the round of the hall to merry
m1nstrelsy. When it finally given it's place
rosemary and bay were spread around it, pippin
was placed on its tusk and a mammoth DOT of
mustard close at hand.
The boars head was put down by act of parlia.
ment in the time of the commonwealth and after
that, although it officially freed of the ban II
never quite recovered its former place as a part
of the Christmas feast.
The peacock dish was next in Importance to
the bears head. This bird sometimes appeared
at the board with all its feathers on and its beak
gllded, its skin having been removed before cook.
ing and carefully readjusted after it was ready
for the table.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Define the Ideal Husband

Happiness in married life depends
first of all on the ability of the hus-
band to maintain as ardent wooing
after marriage as during courtship.
This is the opinion of 100 Detroit
wives, expressed in letters to Rev.
Howard A. Field, pastor of the Simp-
son NJ. E. church. The letters were
requested by Mr.. Field and the pas
tor based a sermon, THE Ideal Hus-
band" on them. All agreed that the
ideal husband must be an ideal lover.
Other necessary qualities of an ideal
husband in the order of their impor-
lance were fixed as follows:
He must be lover of home.
He must be industrious even to the
extent of being willing to roll up his
shirtsleeves and help tidy the house.
He must be morally pure-there can
be no double standard of purity.
He must treat his wife as his equal
not as a servant.
He must be Detroit
Free Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
ATTILA, KING OF THE HUNS
Warrior-Barbarian Who Ravaged a
Great Part of Europe in the
Fifth Century.

Like the Huns under Attila" is a
phrase which is on everybody's lips
at the present time. Yet comparative
ly few people know by whom 1t was
first used. or understand the refer
ence
1t was with these words that the
kaiser bid farewell to his troops when
they were dispatched to China to help
to put down the Boxer rising. Gain
reputation like the Huns under At
tia" he told them, says London Tit
Bits. The significance of the advice
will be appreciated when it is realized
that Attiia was barbaric chief whose
ravages in Europe about the begin
ming of the fifth century gained for
him the name of "the Scourge of God"
The leader of countless hordes of
Huns, who were a Mongol race which
crossed the Volga and struck terror
into Europe, he was regarded by his
men with superstitious reverence and
by Christendom with superstitious
dread. Among the acts which were
committed by his direction were the
following:
Bleda, his brother and co-chieftain,
put to death.
All the countries between the Black
sea and the Mediterranean devastated
and pillaged.
Thrace. Macedon and Greece over
run and 20 fourishing cities devas-
tated
Several cities in Italy RACED to the
ground and their inhabitants put to
the sword.
Conquered peoples either killed or
forced to follow in his train as prison
ers.
Yet for all this ruthlessness Attila
ing personality. He was induced to
spare Rome from destruction by the
personal mediation of Pope Leo l, who
is said to have subdued his ferocity
into awe by the apostolic majesty of
his mien. This deliverance was regard
ed as a miracle by the affrighted Ro-
mans, and old chroniclers relate that
the Apostles Peter and Paul appeared
in Attila's camp and changed his pur-
pose.
Attila died on the night of his mar
riage with the beautiful Hilda-pos-
sibly by her hand. His death spread
CONSERVATION through the host Of
Huns, who cut themselves with knives,
shaved their heads and then prepared
to celebrate the funeral rites of their
king. His body was placed in three
coffins-the first of gold, the second of
silver and the third of iron. The ca
PARSONS of his horses with his arms
and ornaments were buried with him.
while the captives employed to make
his grave we're all put to death so that
none might betray the last resting
place of Attila, king of the Huns.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
MESMERIZED
A Poisonous Drug Still Freely Used.

Many people are brought up to be-
lieve that coffee is a necessity of life,
and the strong hold that the drug,
caffeine, in coffee has on the sys-
tenn makes ii hard to loosen its grip
even when one realizes its injurious
effects.
A lady writes: Il had used coffee
for years; it seemed one of the ne
cessities of life. A few months ago
my health, which had been slowly fail
ing, became more impaired, and l
knew that unless relief came from
some source / would soon be physi-
cal wreck.
81 was weak and nervous, had sick
headaches, no ambition, and felt tired
of life. My husband was also losing
his health. He was troubled so much
with indigestion that at times he could
eat only a few mouthfuls.
Finally we saw Postum advertised
and bought a package. / followed d.
rections for making carefully, and
added cream. which turned 1t to the
loveliest rich-looking and tasting
drink | ever saw served at any table.
and we have used Postum ever since.
II gained FIVE pounds In weight in
as many weeks. and now feel well
and strong in every respect. NV
headaches have gone. and am new
woman. Ny husbands indigestion
has left him. and he can now eat
anything"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road TO
wellville," in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postu1l-must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Pcsturr-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in a cup of hot water and. with cream
and sugar. makes delicious hever'
age instantly sec and soc tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds is
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Great Argentine Statesman.

Dr. Ramuelo Naon, ambassador OF
Argentina to this country, was ap-
pointed minister of Argentina to the
United States in 1910, and was later
raised to the rank of ambassador. In
1900 he was appointed official secre-
tary to the governor of the province of
Buenos Aires. Two years later he
was elected TO the lower house of the
federal congress. and by 1906 he had
made a great reputation for himself
as an able debater and an authority
on public affairs. He for several years
filled the position of professor of civ
les In the National college and pro-
fessor OF constitutional law in his
alma mater. Then he became secre-
tary of justice and public instruction.
In that position he increased his repu-
tation by founding schools of second
airy instruction in the interior of his
country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
DYING Buck Pins Hunter.

Attacked by a 20O-pound buck he
had wounded, Elmer Middleton of this
place, narrowly escaped death while
hunting with George Turner in the
Fairview Springs district. After send
ing a high calibeT bullet through the
shoulders of the buck, Middleton
stood his rifle against tree and
started for the animal, armed only
with a small AK. AS he advanced to
end its misery the suck brought both
forefeet down upon his chest and
then, falling dead from it's wound,
pinned him to the ground.-Pinoche
New Dispatch to the Denver Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

French doll says "Take me by the mana ana
will walk with you" and she does
For the little children a woolly sheep used 10
be a delightful toy in the latter part OF the last
century, and when dogs and bears that would
actually walk were found on Christmas morning
there was howl of delighted admiration. Now
there are lambs and dogs of life size and ponies
as big as the real ones and all sorts OF large ami
mails with the coats like the natural animal They
all walk and move about and act their parts per-
fectly.
Whatever father and mother have is duplicated
for the children besides the thousand and one
things that are devised especially for their amuse
ment All through the year the ingenious folk
are working overtime in all the toy shops of the
world to turn out the load for Santa Claus to
carry to the fortunate children who look for him
on Christmas eve 1914.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Spacious Plea.

Your honor, if we can show that
serious errors were made in the choos-
ing of the jury would you grant as a
new trial?" W
That depends. What serious arrors
We're made.
There were twelve of them. We
thought we were selecting men who
would acquit our client. louisville
Coulier-Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Mo Second Calls.

One DAY the office bell sent forth a
shrin jingle and the Office boy has
tened in, as far as haste was in him.
to answer it. After a suitable inter
val he re-entered the inner Office and
said:
"A client wishes t. see you, sir"
An old client or a new one?" asked
the lawyer.
"A new one. of course" answered
the boy.-Stray Stories.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
For Itchino, BURNING skins.

Battle freely the affected surface
with Cuticura Soap and hot water
Dry without irritation and apply Cuti-
cura Ointment with finger or hand
This treatment affords immediate re-
lief, permits rest and sleep and points
to speedy healment in most cases of
eczemas, rashes, itchings and irrita-
tons of the skin and scalp of infants,
children and adults. Free sample each
with 32-p. Skin Book if you wish Ad-
dress postcard: Cuticura, Dept. X,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-AdV.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS TREE

The tradition that trees and flowers blossomed
on Christmas night is first quoted from an Ara
bian geographer of the tenth century. In the thir-
teenth century, In France, candles were seen on
towering trees. In England, Joseph OF Arima-
theas rod blossomed at Glastonbury and else
where When September became September IA
in 1882 1000 persons waited to see If the Quain-
ton thorn would blow Christmas. New Style:
as ii did not they refused TO keep the New style
festival
The practice of using greenery in Christmas
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
The Horrors of War.

Il have just been reading story
of hardship and suffering endured by
a British soldier that drew tears
from my eyes,"
Tell me what happened to the poor
fellow"
For three days he was cut Of from
his comrades without so much as
grain of tobacco"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

Hundreds of tons e peach seeds
piled at fruit canning establishments
in California are now to be utilized in
a commercial way, and company has
been organized for developing this
industry. The seeds are to be cracked
by machinery and the meats used in
the manufacture of prussic acid and
ether products. Th" ~hells win be sold
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
The Final lest.

"Dobble cares nothing whatever for
books"
Are you sure of that?"
quite positive. Why, couldn't even
persuade him to glance through an I'M
expurgated volume of Guy de Maupas-
SAINT"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Eriendlu Civilizations

How do you account for the fact
that you had so few friends at the cleo
tion?"
Il had too many" replied Senator
Sorghum Every one Of EN- was re-
sentful because he had hoped for some
appointment that wasn't able to get
for him" 0
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Handicapped pyspeptIe.

DR.. Curem-You viii find your dys-
pepsia greatly alleviated, Mr.. Peck, by
cheerful and agreeable conversation
at your meals.
MIR. Peck-That's good advice, doc,
but my income will not permit me %
eat away from home.-Terre Haute Ex-
press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Always an Earnest Inquiry

What lot of needless questions
are asked by children" said the ia
tigued parent.
YES replied Miss Cayenne. And
there are a few of us grown people
who never seem to be seriously seek
ing information excepting when they
are asking What's trumps?'"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

While playing with a pair of shears
little Laura severed one of the pref
test CT her golden curls. My dear
child. why die you do that?" asked
Aunt Nary, who came to call soon
afterward Il wanted EN- so could
take EN- OF and hang EN- on chair,
like mamma does"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
For Ladies' OnIy.

Old Gentleman-There is something
wrong about that slot machine in
there. 1t claims to tell your correct
age l am over seventy, and it made
me out thirty-five.
Hotel Clerk-That machine is Tor
ladies only.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
One on the Voice.

Lecturer-'Ladies and gentlemen.
we shall consider this evening the
fundamental principles of architec-
ture. The Etruscans-" A Wandering
volce-'How dye build a dog house?"
Lecturer (solicitolsly)-"Are you go
ing to moye?"-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Daily Thounht.

The one enemy we have in this uni
verse is stupidity, darkness Of mind.
OF which darkness there are nntny
sources, every sin source and prob
ably self-conceit the chief source
Carlyle
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Not So Favorable,

What do you think of the location
they have selected for the new rail-
road terminal, Mrs. Nurich?"
Il haven't given much thought to
it, but I heard my husband say it's
a perfect sight"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
LINGUISTIC DIFFICULTY.

Frenchman-This impertinent Yankee slapped
my face
Wife-Well. why don't you do something?
Frenchman-How can I? l don't know how to
talk English-Le Rire
by violence At certain nishis In the Christmas
season lights, which wind could extblguish,
were seen moving il its branches.
Martin Luther is said to have brought in Q
snowy fir tree and put lights its branches in
his efforts to explain the beauty of snow forest
under a brilliant starry sky TO his wife and
children.
There was also ancient Egyptian practice OF
decking houses at the time Of the winter solstce
With branches of the date paim-"the symbol of
life triumphants over death. and therefore of per-
ennial life in the renewal Of each bounteous
year"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

Time hardly enters into the matter
of the transmission of a telegraphic
message The click is heard as quickly
a thousand miles, or three thousand,
as il Is a hundred-provided the line
is continuous
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

privations that we're
undergone by all the
families living in the
colonies at that time.
When soldiers were
starving at Valley
Forge there was lit
tie thought in their
homes for Christmas
merrymaking and lit
tie to do it with.
After the war there
were still lean years,
but by the opening
of the nineteenth
century peace and
plenty smiled upon
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Wnman,s occllration.

When a woman builds house she
wants plenty OF closets. Then she
spends most of her tins looking in
them for burglars
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

When a mar places his bubble OF
greatness on exhibition there is al
ways somebody who wants 20 stick a
pin In it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

Man is not born 10 solve the prob
lem of the universe. but to find out
what he has 10 do; and 10 restrain
himself within the limits Of his CON-
rehension--Goethe
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

Moving pictures may be said to
nave begun with the appearance OF
zdisons microscope in 1888 Before
hat date the art was TO a l-rge eA-
.ent experimental and noiiccraTnerc;aj
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
A FAMILY JAR.

Providence intended me for a leader of fash
ion"
Providence intended you for fool
Well, whether Providence did or not you got
me-"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
Value Of Earnestness.

What an inaccessible stronghold
that man possesses who is always In
earnest with himself and the things
aroun him.-Goethe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22
ONE.

There never was woman who didn't gat
about her neighbors," growed Mr.. Gabb
'Oh, yes there was" replied Mrs. Gabb.
That's right" commented Mr. Gabb, Il forgot
about Eve"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-12-22

decorations forbidden by Archbishop Martin
of Braga, but 1t seems to have continued with lit
tie interruption to the present time. The first
definite mention of a Christmas tree at
Strassburg in 1905 It was introduced into Eng
land as late as 1910 by the prince consort and
into France about the same time by the Princess
Helena of Mecklenburg
But although its advent into Christendon is so
comparatively recent there are many traditions
of the antiquity of the tree in connection with
various ceremonials. Scandinavian myth tells
of q service tree sprung from the blood
drenched soil where two lovers had been killed