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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

lacked expression when with Wolf
Larsen. The sacredness of life had
accepted as automatic. That it was
intrinsically valuable was a truism
had never questioned. But when he
challenged the truism l was speech
less.
I'VE were talking about this yes
terday," he said. 81 held that life
was a ferment, a yeast, something
which devoured life that it might live,
and that living was merely successful
piggishness. Why, if there is anything
in supply and demand, life is the
cheapest thing in the world. There is
only so much water, so much earth.
so much air; but the life that is de-
handing to be born is limitless. Ma
ture is a spendthrift. Life? Bah!
1t has no value. OF cheap things it
is the cheapest. Everywhere it goes
begging. Nature spills it out with a
lavish hand. Where there is room
for one life. she sows thousand lives.
and it's life eats life till the strongest
and most piggish life is left"
You have read Darwin" l said.
But you read him misunderstanding
ly when you conclude that the struggle
for existence sanctions your wanton
destruction of life"
He shrugged his shoulders. you
know you only mean that in relation
to human life, for of tie flesh and fowl
and the fish you destroy as much as l
or any other man. And human life is
in no wise different, though you feel
it is and think that you reason why it
is. Why should l be parsimonious
with this life which is so cheap and
without value?"
He started for the companion stairs.
but turned his head for a final word.
do you know the only value life has
is what life puts upon itself? And 1t
is of course overestimated, since it is
of necessity prejudieed in its own
favor Take that man l had aloft. He
held on as if he were a precious thing,
a treasure beyond diamonds or rubies.
To you? No. To me? Not at all. To
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
FOOD FACTS
What an M. .. Learned.

A prominent physician down in
Georgia went through food expert
ence which he makes public:
1T was my own experience that first
led me to advocate Grape-Nuts food;
and I also know from having pre-
scribed it to convalescents and other
weak patients that this food is a won
derful rebuilder and restorer of nerve
and brain tissue, as well as muscle. It
improves the digestion and patients
gain, just as l did in strength and
weight, very rapidly.
Il was in such a low state that
had to give up my work entirely and
go to the mountains, but two months
there did not improve me; in fact 1
was not quite as well as when I left
home. Ny food did not sustain me
and it became plain that l must
change.
Il began to use Grape-Nuts and in
two weeks could walk a mile, and in
five weeks returned to my home and
practice, taking up hard work again.
Since that time / have felt as well and
strong as ever did in my life.
AS physician who seeks to help
all sufferers l consider It duty to
make these facts public"
Trial 10 days on Grape-Nuts when
the regular food does not seem to sus-
tain the body viii work wonders.
There's a Reason" Name given By
Postum Co.. Battle Greek, Mich.
Ever read she above Ietterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
Interest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

one day, and / had just finished put
ting the cabin in order, when Wolf
Larsen and Thomas Mugridge de-
scended the companion stairs Though
the cook had cubbyhole of a state
room opening off from the cabin in
the cabin itself he had never dared
to linger or to be seen. and he fitted
to and fro. once or twice a day. like
tfmid specter.
so you know how to play Nap"
Wolf Larsen was saying in a pleased
sort of voice. 81 might have guessed
an Englishman would know. learned
it myself in English ships"
Thomas Mugridge was beside him.
self. a blithering imbecile. so pleased
was he at cumming thus with the
captain. The little airs he put on and
the painful striving to assume the
easy carriage of a man born to a dig
nified place in life would have been
sickening had they not been ludicrous.
He quite ignored my presence. though
credited him with being simply IN
able to see me. His pale. wishy-washy
eyes were swimming like lazy summer
seas, though what blissful visions they
beheld were beyond my imagination.
Get the cards. Hump" Wolf Lar
sen ordered, as they took seats at the
table. And bring out the cigars and
the whisky you'll find in my berth"
returned with the articles in time
to hear the cockney limiting broadly
that there was a mystery about him,
that he might be gentleman's son
gone wrong or something or other;
also, that he was a remittance man
and was paid to keep away from Eng
land-"p'yed 'ansomely to sling my
'ook an keep slingin' it,
I had brought the customary liquor
glasses, but Wolf Larsen frowned,
shook his head, and signaled with his
| hands for me to bring the tumblers.
These he filled two-thirds full with
| undiluted whisky "a gentleman's
| drink" quoth Thomas Mugridge-and
they clinked their glasses to the glo-
rious game of Map" lighted cigars,
and fell to shutting and dealing the
| cards.
They played for money. They in
| creased the amounts Of the bets. They
| drank whisky, they drank it neat, and
fetched more. do not know wheth-
er Wolf Larsen cheated or not-a
thing he was thoroughly capable of
| doing-but he won steadily. The cook
| made repeated journeys to his bunk
| for money. Each time he performed
the journey with greater swagger, but
| he never brought more than a few
| dollars at time. He grew maudlin,
| familiar, could hardly see the cards or
sit upright. AS preliminary 10 an
other journey to his bunk, he hooked
Wolf Larsen's buttonhole with a
greasy forefnger and vacuously pro-
claimed and reiterated, Il got money.
got money. tell yer, an I'm a gen.
| tleman's son."
Wolf Larsen was unaffected by the
drink, yet he drank glass for glass,
and if anything his glasses were fuller.
There was no change in him. He did
not appear even amused at the others
antics.
| ITO RE CONTJNTTED(
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

At half after five went below to set
the cabin table, but | hardly knew
what did, for my eyes and brain were
filed with the vision of a man. white
faced and trembling, comically like a
bug, clfnging to the thrashing gait.
At six o'clock, when l served supper,
going on deck to get the food from the
galley, l saw Harrison, still in the
same position. The conversation at
the table was of other things. Nobody
seemed interested in the wantonly i'm
periled life. But, making an extra
trip to the galley little later, was
gladdened by the sight of Harrison
staggering weakly from the rigging to
the forecastle scuttle. He had finally
summoned the courage to descend.
Before closing this incident, l must
give scrap Of conversation l had
with Wolf Larsen in the cabin, while
l was washing dishes.
"You were looking squeamish this
afternoon" he began. What was the
matter?"
l could see that he knew what had
made me possibly as sick as Harri-
son, that he was trying to draw me,
and answered, 1T was because of the
brutal treatment of that boy"
He gave short laugh. Like sea-
sickness. l suppose. Some men are
subject to it, and others are not"
Not So" l objected.
Just So" he went on. 1.-THE earth
Is as full of brutality as the sea is
full Of motion. And some men are
made sick by the one, and some by
the other. That's the only reason"
But you, who make a mock of hui
man life, don't you place any value
upon it whatever" 1 demanded.
Value? What value?" He looked
at me, and though his eyes were
steady and motioniess, there seemed a
cynical smile in them. What kind Of
value? How do you measure it? Who
values it?"
Il do" I made answer.
Then what is it worth to you? An
other mans life, l mean. Come. now,
what is it WORTH"
The value of life? How could l put
a tangible value upon it? Somehow,
1, who have always had expression.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

himself? Yes. But l do not accept
his estimate. He sadly overrates him
self. There is plenty more life de-
handing to be born. To himself only
was he of value, and to show how
fictitious even this value was, being
dead he is unconscious that he has lost
himself. He alone rated himself be-
yond diamonds and rubies. Diamonds
and rubies are gone, spread out on the
deck to be washed away by bucket
of sea-water, and he does not even
know that the diamonds and rubies
are gone. He does not lose anything,
for with the loss of himself he loses
the knowledge of loss. Don't you see?
And what have you to say?"
THAT you are at least consistent"
was all could say, and l went on
washing the dishes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is strengthening medi-
cine. DR.. Kilmer used it for years in his
private practice. 1t helps the kidneys,
liver and bladder do the work nature in
tended they should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit and
it will help you. No other remedy can
successfully take its place.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
SAFETY FOR THE WOUNDED
SulIet-Proof Stretcher Devised for Sol.
diers Who Hsv. to Be Carried
From tne Front.

Fighting conditions have become so
strenuous in the war zone that there
is no certainty when or where hosLdtal
attendants or Red Cross men will be
given immunity from attack when per-
forming their duties of rescuing the
wounded, and this is especially the
case when working between the lines
OF opposing trenches, for the ever
present "sniper" is always on the look
out for victim To meet these condi-
tons bullet-proof stretcher cover has
been invented, which appears to meet
the conditions perfectly. This consists
of long metal shield, arched at the
top. and high enough to enable the
attendants TO stand upright within
AT the front end the shield is rounded
and sloped backwards to defect bull
lets, and two "eyes" are provided,
through which the attendants can see
to direct their course and locate the
wounded. The whole Continuance is
mounted on four wheels, and is pro
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Drake in Offenhuru.

Onenburg, near the edge of the
Black forest, upon which bombs have
been dropped by q hostile airman,
has a remarkable connection with
England. II is not necessary to insist
upon the story that it was founded By
Ofo, an English" king, in the year
600. Some maintain that the name of
the place simply means open town"
But in the market place STANDS unless
it has been ~strafed" since the war
began) statue of-Sir Francis Drakei
1t is not, however. as naval hero that
Ofenburg honors Drake, but as the
introducer into Europe of the potato.
While the figure holds q map of South
America in the right hand, the left
clasps fourishing potato plant, with
line "Kartoneln" Standardization
Chronicle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
POSTSCRIPTS

Alaska has a workmen's compensa-
ton law.
Nigeria is expanding its foreign
trade
In a German city garbage is col
lected, treated by a drying process
and mixed with molasses to form cat
tie 4eed
The production of quicksilver in the
United States last year was more than
twice the value OF that produced the
year before.
Long Island legal speed limit on
public highways is now IS miles an
hour.
The Humane society of Los Angeles.
Cal. has taken up arms against
the use of the ostrich in harness and
has introduced a measure seeking to
make their use for that purpose IN
lawful Some of the reasons advanced
are: The birds are dangerous because
they are liable to kick il any direc-
ton; they violate the speed laws and
they are a menace to traffic because.
with their welI-known fondness for
hardware. they are apt TO eat auto &C
cessorfes. licenses. tail lights. etc
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
SYNOPSIS.

rr,c,-lrev Van Weyden, critic and diet
nv. l''-'- is thrown into the water by the
se Of ferrybQa dod IN I0g m San
.e.-a f1lD reaches him. On coming to
i.. .e- So he finds himself aboard the
- lrg schooner Ghost, Captain wolf
5-7 bound to Japan waters, witnesses
: ,as+r If the first mate and hears the
s.-.-.s slrse the dead man for presuming
a. ... at the beginning of the voyage. The
~ ..... refuses 10 put Humphrey ashore
81, ..Gas him cabin boy ''for the good
- b.. ..rL" Humphrey sees the body of
he nate dumped into the sea; He begins
liz c0ckney cook, Mugridge, is
re..s.- bg q heavy sea shipped over. the
--.r.r rs he is carrying tea aft and his
.... seriously hurt, but no one pays
.-.-- -.-r-gu to his injury. Humps quar-
-.-. I'd. changed aft. Mugridge steals his
.-- and chases him when accused of
&. Later ue listens to Wolf give his IDEA
Of .I.-.I',e yeast, feTnent the big
oar .te little o..
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
ADVANCE IN SOUTH AMERICA
7a7t Development of Argentine Re-
public Has Equaled Anything in
the History of the World.

The difference between the Argen-
.s republic of 1880 and the same ma
Cop 10 1915 is ice, as Bishop Stuntz
i.l The Knife and Fork club the 9TH
e- night.
Ia the So years between those dates
me Argentine has seen the greatest
-.om ever experienced by any agri-
cultural country under the sun. West
eTA Canada not excepted. Agricultural
.-l- then selling for three TO i've
cents an acre brings $500 an acre
-." Land in downtown Buenos
"'5s that sold for 50 a square meter
.-sa sold for $1,000 a square meter
AS. summer. In Is years the Argen-
,.-e increased its land under cultivs-
--A -27 per cent. And why?
because back IN 1855 an ingenious
.ilA American discovered ice could
". made artifcially and by 1850 the
's--l sera.or ship was launched.
lie Argentine is and has always
11 primarily a cattle country. The
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Oil Wells Sunk in Bed of Ocean.

Many persons would doubt the state
ment that it is possible to pump oil
from the earth beneath the waters of
the ocean. That this is done. how
ever, is proved. The well towers are
located on rough frame piers over the
ocean and as far as a hundred feet
from the surf. The oil is pumped
through the waters Of the sea and is
carried through pipes to the land,
where it is emptied into tanks. The
pumps are worked by means Of steam
engines stationed on the piers. A few
years ago there were many more Of
these wells, but some have been ex-
hausted and abandoned in recent
years.-Popular Science Monthly and
Worlds Advance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
ALI the Difference.

A motorist, who was touring in Ire
land, one day met native who was
driving a donkey and cart.
Thinking he would like to have a
little fun at the mans expense, he be-
gan:
What is the difference, Pat, be-
tween your turnout and miner"
"Oh, not great dale" promptly re-
piled Pat. "Shure, the donkey's in
the shafts in the wan and on the safe
in the other"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Used to Shells and Their contsnts.

A stranger became one of a group
Of listeners to veteran Of many bat
ties, says Postmaster General Bur1eS
son. The veteran had about concluded
a wildly colored narrative of a furious
battle, in which he had taken part.
"Just think of it," exclaimed one Of
the party, turning to the stranger.
How would you like to stand with
shells bursting all around your"
Il have been there" responded the
newcomer.
What? Have you, too, been a SOL
dier?"
NO" answered the stranger, Il am
an actor. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

vided with arrangements for support
ing a stretcher. With this contriyance
two hospital attendants can make their
way in safety over field exposed to
rifle fire. and after rolling The shield
over a wounded soldier. he is placed
on the stretcher, when retreat is
made to a place Of safety.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

foot-and-mouth disease has always
been prevalent there and as a conse-
quence Europe has enforced a rigid
quarantine on South American cattle
on the hoof. The meat could not be
shipped, dressed. without ice. But it
could after the refrigerator ship came.
The Argentine soon had the European
beef market cornered. and its pros
perity began
While artificial ice has not made"
the United States, it has made life
worth living here. You who can re-
member back TO 1870. when there were
but five artificial ice plants in the ma
ton. have some idea of the comforts
n has brought.-Kansas City Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
HColIscSIo

Large quantities of furs have, it is
reported, recently been received in
this country from Leipzig, Germany.
Owing to the exigencies of the great
fur houses of Leipzig, these furs are
cheaper now than before the war.
They were sent, it is said, by parcel
post labeled Collect" in this way es-
Gaping the attention of the British
postal authorities.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Easy When Divided.

Four Connaught men en- route for
the up-country harvest assembled at
a certain point and were considering
the length Of the road they must tray
ell in order to reach the desired place.
1t wac estimated at 40 miles. Come
on" said one encouragingly. what
signifies 40 miles among four Of us?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
ok for the Good in Others.

Won will find it less easy TO up
root faults than to choke them by
gaining virtues. Do not think Of
YOUR faults; still less OF others
faults: in every person who comes
near vou look for what is good and
strong: honor that; rejoice in it; and.
as Won can, try to initiate il; and
your faults will drop on, Ike :.
leaves when their time comes.-John
Ruskin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Its Effect,

"Jaggs was very much affected at
my talk with him on the evil effects
of drink. / could see how he filed
up"
Yes, that is what he is usually do
ing"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

This is Miss Olosega, late of Page
Page, Samoa, whom Lieut.. and Mrs. ].
n. Davis have brought to the United
States to be educated. Her first les
son was to discard the picturesque
though scant costume Of the South
Pacific, and she seems to take kindly
to the garb of civilization, walking
stick and all, except the shoes. which
have proved troublesome.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Couldn't Do Himself Justice.

First Chauffeur-Thisr recommended
ton from your last employer doesn't
speak very highly of you
Second Chauffeur-Well, I'm a mod
est guy. You see, wrote It myself
Judge
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Disreoardino the Old Aphorism.

Knicker-Did he lock the stable
door after the horse was gone?
Bocker-Certainly; be wanted TO
keep the automobile safe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
They Wear kits,

The Englishman-Nearly every man
in England is willing to bear arms for
his beloved country.
The American-Yes, and suppose
every patriotic Scotchman is ready
and willing to bare legs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
Costly Euilflinn-

The ground on which Caesar built
his forum, five acres, cost $4,150 600.
being at the rate per acre of SS30,O00.
The yearly rent of each acre was $780,
$50.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
SNAIL A VALUABLE FOOD

CTO BE CONTINUED)
Arizona republican., 1916-05-18
OUTLAWS HUT 0N
 TRAIL IF BEARS
Local Ball Tossers Going to Tempe and Endeavor to Bring in An
 other Scalp for Collection

Tempe, which is located in the Salt River Valley adjacent to Phoenix. has been starving for some real games of ball for many moons. The town has boasted a team of more or lys ability for all that time. but no proper stamping grounds has been provided for the athletes.
 Through the efforts of number of public spirited citizens, the lack of
 diamond has been remedied and now
 the residents of Tempe, are getting
 ready to turn out in force Sunday af-
 ternoon and see the Bears play the Outlaws of Phoenix.
 The two teams have clashed once before in Phoenix At that time they played on what has been termed the Polk street. diamond, which is more like q goats paradise than a ball grounds. The Tempe team was not satisfied with the showing. they made. and have been demanding re- venge with loud and piteous wall. They are about to have their heart $ desires gratified In spite of the fact that the local team has won the last five games played, the Tempe outfit 1 is positive that they have a machine
Arizona republican., 1916-05-18
Plan Advanced by Dr. Boido in Answer to Sonora Of ficials' Offer of Aid in Some Program to Bring States Together
RAY OF LIGHT FOR
 BEST MEXICAN STATE
Gov. de la Huerta Will Be Asked to Send Greetings to Gov. Hunt by Motor cycle; Tom Shaughnessv EnthuSes Over Plan

To humanile the relations of the states of Sonora and Arizona. melting race differences in the heat of sport ing competition, is the plan worked out by Dr. l.. Roido of this city in answer to Sonora's repeated offers of cooperation. A five hundred mile mo- torcYcle race. starting at HermosillO capital of Sonora and ending at the state fair grounds next fall. is the means which the noted motorcycle race promoter advances to lemon- strdte the justification of Sonora, it's freedom from that turmoil that has Kept most of Mexico in a state of war. and its readiness to accept the worlds best efforts to develop the miraculous resources of that state
 With the definite promise of CO., operation by Consul Ives G Ltlevier. who was in Phoenix to confer with the pardon loard Tuesday, Dr. Boido yesterday made his plan known to Secretary Tcm Shauglinessy of the state fair. The result was instant enthusiasm and the promise of every possible aid.
 Briefly the plan is this: Having se- cured the promise of the fair. the chamber Of commerce and allied ir . terests of support and having received the sanction of the governor of this state. Dr. hoido will visit Civil Gov crnor Adolpho de la Huerta at Doug las, possibly this month. Senor Leie- vier. Who Tailed the scheme with in-