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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
YEARS NOT A BURDEN
OLD AGE HAS PRACTICALLY
CEASED TO BE BoGY.
Man of Today Refuses TO Be Consid-
cred Old When He Arrives at the
Three Score Years and Ten
Some Examples.

Old age used to be regarded as an
incurable disease; time to be looked
forward to with horror; period Of
useless numbering Of the earth.
That bogy is scared away by the
testimony of some of the living celebri-
ties who have left the biblical three
score and ten" landmark far behind
them, says a writer in the Milwaukee
Sentinel.
Says John Burroughs, the great nat
uralist, at seventy-seven:
Il am in better health and more
able to do my work at seventy-seven
than l was at forty-seven or at fifty
seven. have produced more manu-
scripts during the last three years
than during any other three years OF
my life, and of a kind that has made
unusual intellectual demands upon me.
"Old age is not such bugaboo after
all. He is. in many ways, better to live
with than youth, because he leaves
you more at your ease; you are in the
calmer waters; the fret and fever of
life have greatly abated. Old age brings
the philosophical mind; he brings
a deeper, wider outlook upon life; he
brings more tolerance and charity and
good will. l did not squander my
youth in excuses, and hence l am not
bankrupt in my old age"
Amelia E. Barr, the novelist, who is
six years older than Burroughs, and
who writes six hours a day, gives this
recipe for staying young in the
eighties:
Il have constantly given my mind
plenty of new thoughts; and this men,
tai diet has kept me young. 1t is
routine that ages. Even in my sleep
l am often mentally busy. think
know consciously that when l rest
darken. 1 have constantly proved that
intellectual activity infuses life into
every part of the body. AS far as pos
sible 1 avoid anger or worry, for one
hour of such facilitating mental exer-
else destroys all personal magnetism;
and what passes between them and the
soul l do not care to say.
Il keep my health because l keep
my illusions. l will not believe that
every one is false. | will not believe
that hope tells a fattering tale, or
that friendship is only a name, or
that true love has fed from earth and
that the fear of God has vanished. And
above all other reasons for my good
health l place the vivifying power of
love. Love is life"
Cardinal Gibbons, eighty years old
and in the prime of his powers, says:
81 believe firmly that the critical
time of life for the making or marring
of sound constitution is the period
Of youth. The seeds of weakness are
sown in the system then; by irregu-
larity of life, particularly in the hours
allotted for sleep and rest; by excess
in eating and drinking; by grosser ex-
cesses; and by lack of proper exer-
else.
"The rules of health from which l
have never swerved from my youth
are: Regularity of life; moderation in
eating and drinking; exercise proper
to my age and profession; avoidance
of worry; and an ever abiding trust in
Gods providence. l have always been
avaricious in the matter of sleep.
Early to bed is the wisest of all saws
for him who has work to do and ambi-
ton to do it WE'LL"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22

ened, could only gasp: "Er-is there
any news about the will, MIR. Doremus?
Here, have cigar!"
Doremus looked up and nodded
gravely. Eyes, the will has been found.
Mr.. Bonistelle, at last!" He tapped
the paper in his hand. ct was discoy-
cred this morning at eight twenty
seven o'clock. You see / have been
prompt, SIR"
Hall restrained an overwhelming
curiosity. Where did you find it?" he
asked family.
"Ah, curious. Most curious. An &C.
centric man, your uncle, Mr.. Boni-
STEELE. 1t was found in his library. In
fact, If you will believe me, between
the leaves of his own book mean, of
course, the one he wrote himself
Race Suicide and How to Prevent It.
l believe it is called. 1 have not yet
had the pleasure of reading it."
Mr.. Doremus stopped, and gave the
young man a steady inspection. "I
understand that you will be twenty
eight upon the fourth of May, Mr..
Bonistelle. Am correct?"
Yes. Tomorrow. Why?"
Mr.. Doremus solemnly held up his
hand. "Wait!" he commanded. Let
me. before 1 go through the whole
document, read this one clause"
Flodie, peeping through the door,
was breathlessly listening. Hall was
growing white.
'Er-here it is" Mr. Doremus pro-
ceeded to read soberly. "'The residue
OF my estate leave to my beloved
nephew, Hall Cutler Bonistelle, on con-
dition that he is married before he
reaches the age of twenty-eight
years."
"Oh, 1 knew it! Well, it's all up
then-just my luck!"
If, however, at the beginning of
his twenty-eighth birthday he is still
unmarried, this residue shall be the
property of my beloved cousin, Jonas
Hassingbury, as a testimony to our
youthful friendship" Mr.. Doremus
looked up.
Hall was scowI;ng. Lets see it,"
he demanded, Gid he took the instru-
mept, and read the clause over to him.
self, while Mr.. Doremus' eyes drifted
slowly about the apartment. How
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Wanted q Change.

The little boy had a bad habit of
running off, so his mother tied him to
clothesline and just let him play
along the clothesline, and said to
him: Mother viii have to tie you
just like a little dog until you learn
to stay at home" This remark was
overheard by his little sister and
brother, who we're playing close, but
after about ten minutes time the other
little boy tired of his girl playmate
and said to her: Olga. won't you
please be the dog a while? want
Teddy to play wifi me-"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
ILLINOIS LAW IS UPHELD
Furnish Cars to Shippers Within
Reasonable Time.

Washington, June 16.-An Illinois
law compelling railroads to furnish
cars within a reasonable time after
property is offered by shippers for
transportation was declared constitu-
tional by the Supreme court on Monday.
Suing under this law, the Mulberry
Mill Coal company of Freeburg, ILL.,.
obtained a judgment Of s71692 in Illi-
nois courts against the Illinois Central
railway. This was affirmed by the SUI
preme court of Illinois, and upheld by
the high court.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
GERMANY is GIVEN U. S. NOTE
Gerard Presents American Reply to
the Foreign Office-BerIin Press
Shows Alarm.

Berlin, Germany (via London) June
14.-Ambassador Gerard presented the
American note at the German foreign
office on Friday. It was we'll received
in official quarters.
The American note was printed In
full and given the greatest prominence
in the Berlin newspapers. The head
lines of the newspapers varied in
wording, but were similar in tone.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Have Small Desire to Roam.

Famous for its fish, the little island
of Marker, on the Zuyder Zee, is in
habited by sturdy folk who have no
desire to travel. Indeed, so satisfied
are the people with their little island
home that many of them die without
ever having seen any other part of
the world.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
FOND OF QUOTATION MARKS
irish Editor Thought Them Protection
Against Libel Suit and Excuse
for Eccentric Style.

Judge Bodkin's book Of reminis-
cences contains many good things.
Among them is his description of one
of the editors under whom he served.
John B. Gallagher, who is said never
to have read book in his life 1t
was he. says the Dublin General Ad-
vertiser, who revised the reporters
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22

much will the residuary legatee re-
ceive?" Hall asked weakly.
ooh, upward of four millions, l ex-
pect," said Mr.. Doremus with JUNCTION.
And I lose all that, just because I'm
a single mani" Hall dropped, limp
and gloomy, into a chair.
Mr.. Doremus bowed soberly. Your
uncle held strong views, Mr.. Boni-
stelle. He firmly believed in marriage.
He thought it duty. He maintained
high ideals for the future of the race"
"Oh, for heavens sake!" cried Hall,
Il know all about that. Didn't Uncle
John talk me to death on the subject?
Why didn't he get married himself?"
'An unfortunate love-affair, l I'M
derstand, prevented his putting his
own theories into practice" said Dore-
mus. 81 think-mind, do not say so
positively-but it is possible that, had
you-knowing. you understand, his Pc
culiar theories"
Acted accordingly" said Hall.
Married on the chance of becoming
his heir? Bright idea! But it's too late
now. Lord"
1T is, as you say, too late, practical
ly, presume" Mr.. Doremus remarked,
but, legally, must remind you that
the time has not yet expired. You
have until midnight, you understand,
in which to qualify for the inheritance.
Much has been done in fourteen hours,
Mr.. Bonistelle."
Fourteen hours!" Hall repeated.
WHY, fourteen days would be little
enough time. You can't put a thing
like marriage through on a time SEIZED
ule, you know, can your"
Il confess I do not know" said Mr..
Doremus, rising.
Hall sat in brown study, regarding
his boots. as Mr.. Doremus prepared to
leave. Flodie, her eyes bright with
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
GOOD AND SUFFICIENT REASON
Fair Goods Explanation of Callers
Late Stay Seemed Eminently
Satisfactory.

The telephone rang. and the voice
OF an Ohio State university coed
said. Hello! Do you know who is
talking?"
"Of course" was the reply. l
recognize the charming qualities OF
your voice"
"Huhi" she said.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
]. S. Morgan WEEDS Miss Converse.

Boston, Mass. June 16-Miss Lou
Use Converse, daughter of Frederick
Converse, the Boston composer, and
Junius Spencer Morgan, son of ].
Pierpont Morgan of New York city,
were married in st. Paul's church.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Steamship ArndaIe Sunk.

London. June 16.-Word was re-
ceived here of the destruction of the
British steamship Arndale, 1858 tons.
by a mine in the White sea off north
ern Russia. The Arndale was carry
ing munitions of war to Archangel.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
ENGLAND Asks More Money.

London, June 16.-An additional es-
innate of $1,25O,OOO.00 in the cost of
the war for England during the year
ending March, 1916, was introduced in
parliament. Increase made necessary
by increased demand for munitions.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Storm DESTROYS Airship.

Geneva, June 16.-Destruction of an
Austrian airship near Trent is report
ed. The airship, which was returning
to Trent after a scouting trip, was
caught in a storm and dashed against
a mountain crag near Adanello.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Neal Brown LA. Pradt C. s. Gilbert
ABSTRACTS

We have the only abstract of Mara
thon county. We have a thoroughly
qualified abstractor, and make abb
stracts at reasonable prices. We are
responsible for all abstracts made by
US and guarantee that they show the
condition of the title properly as it
appears on record.
An abstract Of title is useful II you
desire to sell or mortgage your prop
erty, and Is very valuable in ascertain
Ing defects in your title that can be
easily remedied. and yet might be suf-
flcient to spoil a sale. If you desire
an abstract of the title to your prop
erty, call and see us.
Wausau Law & Land Association
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
nuisiana Bank cIosed.

Monroe, La, June 1.-THE Union
National bank of this city has been
closed by the directors. A statement
was issued that the bank was solvent
and depositors would be paid in full
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Russian Claims Are Denied,

Berlin. June 1.-THE German ad-
miralty issued a statement denying
the official report issued in Petro-
grad in which it is claimed that three
German ships had been sunk in the
Baltic. 1t has admitted the loss of
collier.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22

London, June 12.-One hundred Red
Cross ambulances and 20 motor vans
which were about to be delivered to
the war Office were destroyed by 4
mysterious fire in factory at Park
Royal. The loss is $400,00
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Ausricans Want Carooes.

New York, JUNE 14.-American i'm
porters decided at meeting here to
appeal personally to President Wilson
for immediate relief from Britain's re-
strictions, which are holding noncon-
traband merchandise.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Orders $50 Locomotives.

Philadelphia. June 15.-The Bald
win Locomotive works in this city re-
ceived a cable message from the
Russian government awarding a con-
tract to the company for $50 locomo-
tives. Order amounts to s6,0OO.O0O.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Weds TO Win S1annn

Los Angeles. June 15.-Arthur L.
Vissers was married here to Miss
Myrtle Bush. thereby complying with
the terms of will by which he is to
Inherit $4,000 The will was made by
Vissers' grandfather in Holland, Mich.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Cincinnati Yards Closed

Cincinnati, June 1.-THE Union
Stockyards here we're closed by
new order of quarantine from the gov
eminent bureau of animal industry at
Washington on account of the foot
and-mouth disease.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Liuhtino Turin,

The city of Turin is occupied with
the task of recognizing the public
lighting on a modern basis, and not
less than 100000 will be employed
for this purpose, the work to be car
ried out from 1914 to 1916. According
to the plans, arc lamps will be used
in all the main streets and avenues,
also the public squares, while smaller
streets are to be lighted by incandes-
cent lamps. Flaming arcs in closed
globes will be used. About 5000 lamps
of 1000 candle power each will be
installed. In some places incandescent
lamps are used, some being of the
5000 candle power type, and the rest
of 100 or 200 candle power. These are
much better than the present gas
lamps. which give only so candle pow
er. Current for the whole system
comes from the municipal electric sta.
News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22

London, June 12.-Captain Reginald
Owen OF the Royal engineers, who was
married to Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt,
daughter of W. ]. Bryan. has been
transferred to the Dardanelles. where
he is fighting against the Turks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
Too Much to Imanine.

Reason why men are never spon-
sors at launchings is they couldn't be
induced to waste a bottle OF cham
payne on a vessels Prov.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
A Winds Fancy.

'sThe wind" said Mrs. Twickembury,
was blowing at terrific velocipede-"
Christian Register.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22

NO, no; it's @ good enough word,
but it's a little unusual there. Tell
you what, weu quote It"
Quote 1t from what?" I asked In
amazement. 'Oh. It does not matter;
Just simply quote it" Next morning
the Freeman's Journal duly reported
that the performance was "'exqui.
sitely' amusing"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER Continued.

Hall Bonistele, artist-photographe
prepares for the days work in his studio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22

so late that my mother had to call
from the top of the stairs and tell
him it was nearly twelve o'clock.
THAT is interesting" said the re-
porter, but it is hardly worth giving
to the public. 1t seems to lack
point"
But haven't come to the point,
and / can't come to it unless you
ask me for the reason for his late
staying"
well, what was the reason?" the
reporter asked.
81 am" she replied.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22

Have you a good story for today?"
What will 1 get if give you a
good story?"
IF it is a good one, you will get
your name in print"
"Huh!" she again eloquently re-
marked
"Talking?" asked central, breaking
in.
"Of course l am talking" said the
coed" and then she continued to
the reporter: THE story is about a
young man who took me to a picture
show. When we returned he stayed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-06-22
copy and mercilessly mutilated the
..,..-.-s-x

copy and mercilessly mutilated the
manuscript
He had one curious delusion. He
fancied that inverted commas were q
protection against a libel action. and
stranger still, an excuse for any &C.
centricities OF style. On one occasion
Mr.. Bodkin, In describing theatrical
performance, wrote that it was Eek
quisitely amusing" "Old G." cooked
his head critically on one side. Il
don't like that word exquisite" he
said. "All right, sir" answered, I'm
strike 1t out"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-23
Try This If You
Have Dandruff

There is one sure way that never fails
TO remove dandruff completely and that
is to dissolve it. This destroys it en-
tirely. To do this, just get about four
ounces of plain, ordinary liquid arvon;
apply it at night when retiring; use
enough to moisten the scalp and rub it
in gently with the finger tips.
BY morning. most il not all, of your
dandruff will be gone, and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace of it. no matter how much
dandruff you may have.
You will find. too, that all itching and
digging of the scalp will stop intantly,
and your hair will be fluffy, lustrous,
glossy, silky and soft, and look and feel
a hundred times better
You can get liquid arvon at any drug
store. 1t is inexpensive. and four ounces
is all you will need. This simple remedy
has never been known to fail.-Adver-
tisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-23
SUNDAY CLOSING
QUESTION is UP
Some Grocers and Meat Dealers Peti.
tion City Council for an
Ordinance.
MAY RELY ON THE STATE LAW

Is Omaha to have another Sunday
closing campaign?
A group Of grocers and meat mar
ket men petitioned the city council
to pass an ordinance which would
prohibit the sale of groceries and
meats on Sunday.
The committee OF the whole of the
city council took the matter up and
the consensus OF opinion was that
these merchants should be able to
regulate their business without an
ordinance.
Commissioner Jsrdine declared his be-
lief that such an ordinance would be
class legislation. Mayor Dahlman spoke
against tho passage Of the proposed ordi-
nance.
The ordinance was referred TO the city
legal department for recommendation as
TO the state law on the subject.
There is a difference Of opinion as to
whether the ordinance would be class leg
islation within the meaning the state
laws. A state statute provides that no
work shall be done on Sunday, excep-
lions being made for works OF 'neces-
sity and charity" also for operations of
railroads. ferry boats and few other
activities
About eight years ago Omaha went
through a Sunday closing upheaval The
arrest of a cigar dealer was made a test
case and the supreme court of the state
sustained the conviction OF that dealer
for being open on Sunday. relates the
city attorney.
II is limited that I'm the event the city
council declin ng to rass the proposed
grocery and meat market ordinances, an
effort will be made 10 invoke strict OBJ
servance of the state law on Sunday
labor.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-23
METAL PENCIL CAP
In LUNG OF GIRL
X-Ray Photograph Reveals Trouble
After Doctors Are Baffled for
Last Four Years.
GOES EAST FOR OPERATION

After four years of treatment Tor
supposed tuberculosis and other lung
trouble, little Sophie Passovoy, 3
year-old daughter of NJ. Passovoy,
janitor of Temple Israel. is now on
her way east for an operation to re-
move a metal pencil cap from her
lungs.
Unknown to her parents, the child had
evidently inhaled the cap. or had acct
dentally allowed It to get into the wind
pipe while playing with n pencil in her
mouth. When the results of the metal
substance lodging I'm the lung began 70
affect her health. a foreign body in tho
lungs was not thought of by the ply
stefan who was called, and the child was
treated first for pleurlsy, pneumonia
bronchitis and other lung affections.
Later, when treatment awaited nothing
and the child grew worse. the doctors
concluded she had tuberculosis.
Goes to Lung Specialist.
Only recently, Drs. Goetz and Pratt,
who were called in the case. began to
suspect that the trouble might be due
to foreign substance in the lungs. To
settle the matter. an X-ray photograph
was taken of little Sophie and the doc
tors idea was substantiated. When Or.
Jonas was asked to operate to save the
child's life, he pronounced the case so
grave that a lung specialists services
were advised.
So now little Sophie is on her way with
DR.. Pratt to Pittsburgh. where she will
be treated and later be operated on by
DR.. Chevalier Jackson, whose speciality
is cases Of children and grown-ups I'M
fortunate enough to get things lodged
in the lungs. DIR. Jonas says that DR..
jackson is the only American surgeon
who successfully attempts such intricate
cases Of lung surgery, and that the
Omaha girl is quite sure of ultimate re.
covery if under his care.
sophies parents live at 554i Allison
avenue. Benson.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-23
Clark Says He Was
Only Witness When
Campbell Was Shot

NJ. A. Clark. 2Ol5 Douglas street, rail-
way mail clerk, asserts to the police
that he is positive that he was the only
eyewitness to the shooting of c. d.
Campbell OF Lincoln. Friday night.
Clark says he was walking about 100
feet behind Campbell when the latter
turned from Farnam south on Tenth
street. Just as Campbell reached the
alley two men came out of it. the
shorter Of the pair fired. Campbell called
for help and the holdup men fled west
to Eleventh street.
After. running forward and helping
Campbell to a seat on the curbing. Clark
says he ran to tho oxford hotel in search
Of help. AS he was in the building a
jitney driver. who asserts he caught
Campbell as he fell, came in and 'phoned
headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-23
Great Interest
in Free Auto at
Gayety Theater

II ever there was activity around q
polling place. that place Is the lobby Of
the Gayety theater. The occasion Of the
strife is the fact that the theater man
agement and that OF The Gay New
Workers." company. which is playing
there this week, intend giving, absolutely
free. to some patron this week brand
new Saxon six" touring car. valued at
s7S5
Several autos have been given away in
Omaha I'm the past, but In each case tho
method Of disposing Of them was styled
as a popularity contest" which in
short order resolved itself into a race
between from four to six contestants,
the general public soon losing sight and
interest In the affair. But, as is Gus
tomary at that theater. the Gayety will
dispose of its car In an entirely differ
ent manner
The car was procured from the Noyes-
Killy Motor company this week, and that
concern announces that to whomever the
car is awarded. II win extend the same
courtesy in the matter Of acquainting
the new owner just how to operate It
as though he or she had handed their
company s7s5 cash for It.
That there may be no claim of favor
itism or any other unkind statements
covering the award Of the car. its dis
posal will be left entirely in the hands
of the following committees: G. r.
savin Of the World-Herald. o. l.. Knisely
Of the News and Ralph Doud of tho
Omaha Bee.
During this present week that the con-
test is on the Gayety's prices remain
the same as at any other time