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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
THEIR Two WAYS
Women Shoppers Show There Arel
Two Methods of Killing a Cat.
One Gets GrudgIng Service by sharpi
Demands While Other Wins Sales
girl by Her Pleasant Words.

1t was three days before ChriStmas1
In many departments of Bolivar 81
Clark's great store girls with tired
eyes were trying. usually with pa
thence, to serve the never-ending lineI
Of customers. In the Bingham departs
ment, however, the clerks were havingl
an easy time. Few persons buy ging-l
hams at Christmas time. The girls,l
grown careless, were talking together,
taking 1t for granted that any chancel
visitor to the department was on herI
way to the silk department beyond.
So it happened that two women
stood for several minutes In front OF
the seersuekers without being noticed
Presently one of them walked across
to the group where Madge Harknessl
was graphically describing the Christi
mas that she would have If she had
thousand dollars to spend. Her
voice cut sharply through Madge's gay
tone.
II want to see seersuckers, and u
have no time TO waste. VIII one OF
you come and wait upon me, or shall
I call floorwalker?"
A hot color famed in Madge's faceJ
She turned at once and began taking
down seersuckers. She answered ev-
cry question distinctly; there was mott
thing with which her customer could
find fault, and yet her whole mannerl
radiated antagonism. When she took
the order she shrugged her shoulders
behind her customers back.
1.-THE old cat!" she said to MinnieI
Dixon, as her customer left. "Pd like
to fling the seersucker at her head
I'd like to put her behind the counterI
to wait upon herself. Wouldn't she
be a sweet one? She'd be fired at the
end of the first day"
Just then the other woman stepped
up to the counter. She was a little,
white-haired, old lady, but there was o.
twinkle in her eyes. She smiled into
Madge's sullen face with a warm-
hearted friendliness.
II hope you won't mind my saying
It," she remarked, ''but what pretty
girls you have at this counter! Old
ladies love to see them, you know"
For moment Madge stared. Them
she began to laugh, and the old lady
laughed with her.
"Of course, I'd have to give you any
thing you want for that" she said.
"Of course" the old lady agreed
twinkling again, Il expected you to-
But all the same" she added, when her
order was taken and she was turning
away, IL meant 1t, too" !
"Taffyl" Madge exclaimed as She
went back to the others. "But / be-
lieve she meant it. Anyway, it made
you feel good. Who'd have thought AM
old lady like that would be SO foxyw
The old lady herself was smiling as
she went toward the elevator, but III
was a tender smile, for she really
loved girls.
And the interested bystander who
had seen it all went on her way smil|
ing, too.-Youths Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
CHAPTER VII.
Rodney Smiled.

( Rodney Smiled
The next day, Rose took two steps
toward making herself her husbands
intellectual companion.
From university catalog she pick
ed out the names of half a dozen ele-
mentary textbooks on law, and then
went to bookstore and bought them.
She had taken her determination
during the endless waking hours of
the night; she was going to study law
study it with all her might!
The other step was to go and hear
Rodney's argument In court that day.
She was successful in slipping into the
rear of the oourtroom-up on the
eighth floor of the Federal building
without attracting her husbands at
tention and for two hours and half
she listened, with mingled feelings, to
his argument. There was no use pre-
tending that she could follow her hus-
bands reasoning. Listening to 1t had
something the same effect upon her
as watching some enormous, COM
plicated, snlooth-running mass of ma
chinery. She was conscious of the
power of it, though ignorant Of what
made it go. and of what it was ae-
complishing.
The three stolid figures behind the
high mahogany bench seemed to be
following 1t attentively, though they
irritated her bitterly, sometimes, by in
dulging in whispered conversations.
And, presently, he just stopped talk
ing and began stacking up his notes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

analyze tit Suppose l did and found
there wasn't any"
as that what's the matter with Rod
ney?'' he asked. rs this sort of-a
gesture with his head took in the table
- caramel diet beginning 10 go
against his teethT"
HE had TO work tonight" Rose
said. He was swfully sorry he could
MT come" She smiled just a little
ironically as she said it, and exagger-
ated by hairs breath. perhaps, the
purely conventional nature Of the re-
ply.
Yes" he observed, that's what we
say. Sometimes it gets US OF and
sometimes il doesn't"
We'll, il got him off tonight" she
said. He was pretty impressive. He
said there was q ruling decision
against him and he had TO make some
sort of distinction so that the decision
wouldn't rule. Do you know what
that meanS2 1 don't"
why didn't you ask himT Ran
dolph wanted to know.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
The onlv Nature COLLEGE.

Connecticut Las the only nature
college in the world, according to the
Hartford Courant. 1t is located in
Sound Beach, and is known as Ar
cadia. Here q society known as the
Agassiz association, under the leader
ship of Prof. Edward F. Bigelow, is
trying to carry out the dream of the
famous Louis Agassiz for the study of
nature in its varied manifestations
from flower to insect. The college has
a library of 1000 volumes dealing with
nearly every subject which has TO do
with nature. There are no paid teach
ers and nc set fees for students, who
may seek in Arcadia information on
fossils, bugs, plants, glaciers, birds, di-
gestion, horticulture, diseases OF
plants and multitude of other sub
iects.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
Cats and pous.

If any man knows why there should
be a tax on dogs and none on cats, let
him step forward and explain. Cats
spread disease thousand times worse
than dogs. Cats climb trees and catch
birds, while even bird dog will do no
worse than point toward them. Cats
bite as often as dogs and they scratch
great deal more frequently. A black
cat crossing your path is bad luck, and
you never give a black dog q second
thought There is no reason why dogs
should be Disseminated against. II
there is to be law imposing tax on
dogs, there should be an amendment
that will include cats from the time
their eyes are open until they give up
the last of their nine lives.-Columbus
Republican.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
Water.waaon RexolutIonIsts.

In the course of conversation with
one who was in Petrograd at the time,
staying at the hotel which served as
headquarters for the revolutionary
party, / heard two or three significant
facts, says a writer In the Westnnin-
ster Gazette. One throws light on the
morale of the troops who carried out
the coup d'etat. The Hotel Astoria.
three doors off, had served as nest
for the reactionaries, and was sacked
by order but when the troops came to
It's extensive wine cellars, they carried
every drop of It's contents to the street
and poured them into the gutter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

began pacing up and down the room.
81 Just can't stand it to see you
like that she broke out again. III
you'll only sit down for five minutes
and let me try to get that strained
look out of your eyes.
Cant you take my word for 1t and
let 1t alone?" he shouted. Il don't
need to be comforted nor encouraged.
I'm in an intellectual quandary. For
the next three hours, or six, or how
ever long it takes, 1 want my mind to
run cold and smooth. I've got to be
tight and strained. That's the way the
jobs done. You can't solve an intel
lectual problem by having your hand
held, or your eyes kissed, or anything
like that. Now. for the love Of heaven
child, run along and let me forget you
ever existed, for a while"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
COOKING With AcetyIene.

Motorists on tours. whose cars are fit
ted with an acetylene gas tank for
lighting, may now enjoy well-cooked
meal. while camping, without having
70 carry an alcohol stove or make d
wood fire. They simply take the new
hot plate" supplied by the same COM
pany that furnishes the gas tank. and
presto! a first-class gas stove is
ready. As acetylene gas gives an in
tensely hot flame, the holes from
which the gas issues are very small
and an hours cooking requires only
three and one-half feet of gas, at an
average cost of about ten cents an
hour.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
CHAPTER WI.
A Freudian Physician.

Roses arrival at the dinner-a little
late, to be sure, but not scandalously
created a mild sensation. None OF
the other guests were strangers, either,
on whom she could have the erect
of novelty. But when she came into
the drawing room-in such a wonder
fri gown-put on tonight because she
felt somehow like especially pleasing
Rodney-when she came in, she re-
oxygenated the social atmosphere.
She was, in fact, stranger. Her
voice had a bead on it which reused
| q perfectly unreasoning physical ex-
citement-the kind of bead which, in
singing, makes all the difference be-
| tween a church choir and grand opera.
The glow they were accustomed TO
in her eyes concentrated itself into
flashes, and the flush that so often,
and so adorably, suffused her face,
burned brighter now In her cheeks and
left the rest pale.
And these were true indices of the
changes that had taken place within
her. From sheer numb incredulity,
she had reacted to fine glow of in
dignation. She had found herself sud-
denly feeling lighter, older, indescrib-
ably more confident. They shouldn't
suspect her humiliation or her hurt.
Her husband, James Randolph re-
fected, had evidently either been max
ing love to her, or indulging in the civil
| lied equivalent of beating her; be was
curious to find out which. And, having
! learned from his wife that Rose was
| to sit beside him at the table, he
made up his mind that he would. A
physician of the Freudian school, train
| ed to analyze peoples souls, he was
well equipped TO find out, without
Roses knowledge.
He didn't attempt 1t, though, during
his first talk with her-corfined him
self vigorously to the carefully sifted
chaff which does duty for polite con-
versatiOn over the same hOrs d'Oeuvres
and entrees, from one dinner to the
next, the season round. 1t wasn't
until Eleanor had turned the table
the second time, that he made his
first gambit in the game.
mo need asking you if you like this
sort of thing" he said. 81 would like
to know how you keep II up. 1t can't
any of it get anywhere. What's the
attraction"
"You can't get a rise out of me to-
night" said Rose. Not after what
I've been through today. Madame
Greville's been talking to me. She
thinks American women are dreadful
dubs-or she would if she knew the
word-thinks we don't know our own
game. Do you agree with herr"
"T'n Tell you that" he said. latter
you answer my question. What's the
attraction
| Don't you think it would be a mis-
take" said Rose, ''for me to try to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
Cows That Battle.

It is reported that almost every day
an unusual scene may be witnessed
on Loeb Dutch, Rosshire, New Bruins
wick, where Il number of cows swim
over to an island in the lOch, about
200 yards from the mainland, feed
there and return in the evening. They
are never driven, but take their bath
entirely of their own free will. If the
wind is against them on their return
tourney, and the sea is rough, it some
times is necessary for man to put
out in a boat and help them over in
iurn by holding out his hand under
each cows chin, since they become
dazed if the sea dashes in their faces,
and swim in circles instead of going
straight ahead.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
TOUCH OF ORIENT
Chinese Influence on Clothes Es-
peCiaiiy Noted This Season.
In Negiisee Garments Tendency Is
Even More Pronounced Than
in Outdoor Frocks.

The vogue for things Oriental Is
fiuence on clothes is especially noted.
Many modish garments for daytime
wear carry Chinese note, minor or
otherwise, in the color blending, deco
ration, etc., but in negligee garments
she tendency to favor these things is
even more pronounced.
The sketch illustrates boudoir suit
combining a richly embroidered little
mandarin coat and comfortable little
anSie-length trousers cut after the
Chinese fashion, quite straight and in
nocent of flare, frill or fullness. The
coat proper may be Chinese blue satin
embroidered in dragon, bat or other
design in metal threads, the coat band
ed in black satin matching the trou-
serS. AS shown, a three-inch-wide
band of blue finishes the trousers, but
if desired they may be merely faced
with blue and band Of motifs of
metal thread embroidery furnishes the
decorative feature.
Trousered boudoir garments are de-
cidedly the fad of the moment. In adj
dition to the Chinese and Japanese
effects, gorgeous Turkish trouser
boudoir costumes are shown and other
bifurcated garments for negligee wear
show old-fashioned frilled pantalets OF
ankle length, accompanied by silk or
lace coats. Women no longer swathe
themselves in the gorgeously trained
boudoir robes that held sway for many
years when they wish to relax and
make themselves "comfy" for an after
noon nap. They prefer, rather, the
simpler things, dainty and of rich ma
terials, but, nevertheless, real loung-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
Indian Effects Noted.

Apropos of Indian things certain
manufacturers are exploiting American
Indian designs in embroideries, simple
primitive designs in bright colors
sometimes very effective. They are
shown in wide and narrow band trim
mings, borders and motifs.
Remarkably good bead embroidery
landings ard motifs are offered, also
better in color and design than any
that has been offered before. The best
of these are of course expensive, but
they may be applied in such fashion
that they look as though embroidered
upon the material, and little Of this
sort of thing goes a long way.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
Feathers on Shoes.

A novelty is feather trimming on
footwear. This is in the form Of ro-
settles and similar decorations at the
toes. Evening slippers in white and
other light shades in satin or kid show
matching feathers of black and white
combinations. There are pumps in va
rious colors to 90 with afternoon
frocks, and they are trimmed with
feather rosettes in matching cOlors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
DON'T WORRY. ABOUT PIMPLES
Because cutieura Quickly Removes
Them-TriaI Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off the Ointment in five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water, using
plenty of Soap. Keep your skin clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
Hats of Creme and Straw.

Georgette crepe combined with straw
forms many of the pretty new summer
hats. For instance, the crown and part
of the brim top may be Of the geor-
gette crepe; the underbrim and
small portion of the brim may be
Of leghorn.
Such hats viii be much in evidence
during the coming season, and viii
mostly be made up IN light and gay
eolorings. though the soft light pinks
perhaps viii predominant.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

Eos two hours thai ;.sst...r,,n. sic
listened for his iafchkay. aud, when
at last she heard ii. She stole down
the stairs. He didn't shout her name
from the hall. as ne .ften did.
He didn't hear her coming, am. she
got a look at his face as he stood az
the table absently turning over some
mail that lay there. He looked tired.
she thought.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
CONDITIONS FOR ROSES HAPPINESS ARE JUST TOO PER-
Feet IN HER NEW HOME AND SOCIAL SET-So
NATURALLY SHE BECOMES DisSATIS-
FLED WITH THE EASY LIFE
SYNOPSIS.

student the University of
help
Rodney Adrch weltodo
(he wealthy Whitney, She
marry, young
laughs Freddy
begins social
while
two are insalment
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

ing garments and certainly this season
the seal of approval has been set upon
garments of the trouser type.
The Chinese coat shown is as SIM
pie as possible to cut and make, aod
very effective imitation Chinese EN-
broidery may be attained by the gen
erous use of gold thread plus a gener-
GUS stock of patience.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
The Proper Place.

1.-THE post Office department ought to
have charge, instead of the war office,
of this CONSUMPTION"
1.-THE post Office? Why soT
isn't it a matter of registered
malesT
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

If there is one thing sensible people
DISLIKE more thar another it is to hear
q man boast Of what he Is going 70 do.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
Aftermath.

"Pa, what comes after Eastern
asked Tommy Dubwaite.
"a flock of bills, son." answered Mr.
Dubwaite. with glance at Mrs. Deb
waite, who shifted but said nothing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

Rose tries hard to keep track
of her husbands professional la
bors and to be mentally interest
ing to him, but she doesn't make
much Roadway. Unusual devel-
opments in their relations are
pictured in the next instalIment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

she'd nave 20 come back 10 earth.
where certain monstrousIy terrifying
questions were waiting for her.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

Four-ffths Of the worlds coffee lie
raised in Brazil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

The oldest judge mumbled something,
everybody stood up. and the three stiff,
formidable figures filed out by side
door IT was all over
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-29

coras, 'har th1, which 10 ne lot n
ne man who car boa Inasif.fh ir the
tire - HE own trial. bat is the more
rDUr.'o.r FOR the welfare - hla
vsaker brethren.
Cbsc .rnce d. the cornerstone of
plefY s0 amount 0f Ohreryance. no
.fn flI ~ Kind deeds. can compen-
satr fof m unrgly heart Peter thOi
90 clHgrnce that hIH Master should
Ffoop ~ mental service. got christ
plainly '.d him Die Dtlecrpne Nere
prsmpunFH of NJ" detu lie could
boo no pnr' lr mo Kingdom unless
fr rendered ab.1l4'r obedience what
bio ideas of pflpfIc'r might bs had
nothing 80 DO Hl'h hlH Christian duty,
h4f no important thing was ob"fi-
er,n 20 Jesus 30 good could come
NJ spirit that querfoucd The cor
rrc'neHa ~ tho Masters VIII Many
~ ur today nro Use Peter We love
the LORD ma want 10 be counted
among hia children. but wc pay more
attention 20 our own ideas pf pro-
prlc'y than - 'he word ~ the f>ord
Christ vas gentle in hir fehufo He
tl'1 Potter there were many thing he
did rot know now. but he would know
hereafter Tr'or WAS not convinced
bot insisted on his criticism. and
then mo Iord gnvc him the choice of
obedience or communication Some
~ uH may bc aH stubborn aH peter.
and Vorsr. too II we heed not tho
throat We prefer 20 go our own way
ana bend tho Bible truth 10 serve our
i1oaA Iut how many of ua would act
differently ~ We could geo the truth
TODAY na n viii some day be revealed
~ uR Wo complain Of our sorrow
and disappointment ana persuade
rura,lycH the Lord has turned his face
away. got ln tho light NJ aftDr expert
cuce We often see that what Appeared
to uy the RrcntcHf disaster was ln "a .
only tho doorway leading to creator
blessings.
Most 81 all. tho. the lesson 10 10
inculcatcd was one ~ humility Tho
disciples had not been nUle entirely 10
dlFcht Themselves ~ tho dcluHiou that
the kingdom of heaven must be nc
compnulcd by display ana shower
Ing u honOrH. ns an earthly monarch
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-29


would no. There war rivalry among
% err n. 20 which should be- chic. and
rear mo greatest houofg or enerCise
'n" greatest authority Jesus had told
them letter. but the luNtuct--if such
Te may call !t-yaA sun lingering In
their minds and Jeaus took this op-
port4HIty % teach them ln the kinder
gartcn stylc-by Demonstration. II ne.
The LORD Of heaven and earth. should
condcecerd ~ Wafh their feet. whlt
rIcune var there for any one u thtu
20 hold h.a head higher than his
frr'h"f' Ana that D. exactly the leg-
fDn aH 40 pee n. There must always
De leaders 300 any enterprise. and the
affairs of the kingdom are no cXc'p-
'o1 Eut there b. no occasion for nuv
child Of GOD 10 seek preference in a
selfish way. nor IL he hag been chosen
10 lead for him 20 put on airs ana
lord u otcr others The successful
leader i7 not The one Who gats "po.'
bot he who says 'come" There In n
heart ~ The fpII0Hcre and makes such
leader stronger than an autociai.
bccauee h.H leadership {. one of love
and confidence Instead n fear
L'f ua carefully take thiF i.ea0u 70
heart n ia beside The question 20
argue with those who would make
fOotvashirg an urdiualr.. Let them
do g. uHGucstorcd II they chooso I3lt
let uH take unto ourselves The con-
ylction that service BE- the kov % honor
80 tho Lords kingdom. and that rG
who viii humiliate himself that an
other may come near 90 Jesus lF doing
"a greater good than tho commander
of millions our mirriou for the Mas
-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-29
KHAKI GRADUATION GOWNS
Move To- Launch New style Has Begun
In ST rnmI.

ST. PAUL. MINI. April 2S khaki.
the seasons dominant clothing ma
tcrial viii be worn by tho girls grad
uHtcd from the St Paul high schools
this summer. II n proposal 81 The St
Paul Housewives league is ratified
by tho school authorities
Mrs Gilbert Guttcrsou. president Of
the league. ~ originator OF the idea.
I'VE advocate the Khaki dress. q"
she said. mot because We expect the
girls to step directly from the grad
uation platform to the fields, or to
other forms OF labor which would as-
sist the government. but because they
are serviceablc dresses and cost little.
Also, khaki at time when economy
is essential VIII be very much In
style this summer"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-29
TIhe Sunday
School LESSON

I<seon Nay . John 1917.
hiffo mo 7aF,f uan c4rec.oIr'y
eoufronunr me n4preme Trial ~ hla
carsff an1 h.a uIr1 must haze been
nlleG vim human dread ~ the aN-
fui rZpfrirfrr lIs' ahead ~ him. lf
dld MT pre-. fG' him from having a
Nra' fhOt f.r fIrrr men Nho had f.I.
lONrf bin 'nr4 BAD ar1 gYoI rsu1ff
Tor itrfn Ffar They were human
beings pure and simple &c. himself
wnH God nnd oD4ll IDnk tis destiny .n
tho fncn with mo consciousness ~
omnipDtfree lu reserve. bit those
~caf. Ignorant men we're soon ~ hs
lsf' 10 fafr hr nniHyorlr'lc world
without The pcfnDnal prrr'rrr and en-
cournRrfnfrf ~ nc Master IflH heart
went out ~ them and hc sought once
more 20 gi.r them cDrraRe and ndmo.
milton before DO should be torn AMY
from them Ills own troubles in-
stead ~ binding him to tho prfH ~
his disciple. nnIy served 20 cmphaF.zo
hif great lptr and anxiety for them
We nrr followers ~ this Same Mas
ter what o. our attitude iu cnaes HE
thiH2 bocH horfow and trouble mel
low orr nympathi"H FOR our follow
mon. or do $40 bludly Withdraw into
the circle Of solitary contemplation of
our pcfGrunl ifChlfmr md lc' every
body olHn take cafc Of himHelf1 II ln
cnny 30 aeo Wh1f 5000 JcrIr way Wc
have not tho unlimited power that he
had. bot We can initiate hlH love and
Iconnldrrntiou for those who were
weaker than himfelf our first duty
N not ~ take care Of number ono"
az many fnhlrtHlu. but Ws have the
greater duty ~ tho stronger helping
the wehkef, even 20 The cNtcnt OF hid
inR his own troubles uuiu "only tho
SorfoWa u others cast their shadows
over me" Ana no greater comfort