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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24

constantly at work in what was called the spin
ning-house." This Industrial annex of the estab-
lishment remains to this day. and visitors at
Mount Vernon taken by the guides to see the
very room in which the spinning-wheels were
operated.
Of course, there high festival not only for
the master and his guests, but also for "my peo-
pie" as Washington accustomed to call the
negroes on his estate. He would never have
thought of speaking of them as slaves. There
were at that period about one hundred negroes on
the place, and at the Yuletide season they en-
joyed exceptional privileges. Good things for
their consumption were distributed with no mig
gard hand by the mistress of the house, q treat
much appreciated being drink known as "methig-
ler,' composed of fermented honey, spices. and
water, Another beverage brewed by Mrs WaShs
ington sort of peach brandy sweetened with
honey.
Those were days when a capable housewife was
supposed to know how to compound variety Of
beverages. Beer was brewed at Mount Vernon
under Mrs Washington'S supervision, and
cider as WELL the latter being a drink of which
her husband very fond. He always had it on
the table at dinner and would take it freely in
place of the wines which were more to the taste
of his guests.
By ten o'clock in the evening the festivities Of
Christmas day at Mount Vernon were over. Even
had the fashion of the time been otherwise, Mrs.
Washington would scarcely have tolerated late
hours She always insisted on putting her hus-
band to bed early, and he meeky obeyed. Wheth-
er it be true not some chroniclers have as
serted that Mr.. Washington was henpecked, it is
certain that he considered it judiciOus to submit
in most things to his wife's wishes
The frame for this picture of Christmas at
Mount Vernon before the Revolution is ready
made; for thanks to the efforts of patriotic won-
en- the old mansion stands today almost exactly
as it was WREN Washington lived there. There
is much OF the old furniture, and even a great
deal of the old china and glassware. The house
is a veritahe fragment of American history, and,
though more than century and quarter has
gone by since the merry Yuletide festival here
described the Imagination readily repeoples the
old place with its throng of guests eating, drink
ing dancing, and making love, and hears the JOY
Gus laughter of the romping young folks while
through the crowd moves the stately figure of the
host Who offering his hand to the prettiest girl
in the room. proceeds to lead her through the
graceful and decorous steps Of a minuet
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Have You Discovered 1t?


a 4 n
Merry Christmas Rodney sang out Jerry as
he dashed out of the alley dragging handmade
sled
merry Christmas nothing!" replied Rodney
morosely.
"What's the matter with itT' asked Jerry. 81
feard YOU got a lot of presents
"I wanted a motorcycle and didn't get it,,
growled Rodney.
"rm sorry Rod said Jerry alphabetically.
eff YOU get time, come over and see the tree
we rugged up for the Riddles last mig There
come Jakey McGnnis and his twin sistC
Jerry hurried on down the street, loaded the
McGinnis twins on his sled and had a great time
coastng.
Terry had discovered how to make Christmas a
success He was the embodiment of the spirit Of
Christmas-which is best expressed by the little
word, JOY
Jerry-does he live in your block?-is the kind
of lad who gets much joy out of life that lot
Of II spills over and lands on the next fellow He
wants everybody to be just happy as he is. He
would like to see Rodney get his motorcycle if it
would make Rodney any happier.
We have suspicion. however, that IL Rodney
had received the motorcycle he would not have
found the joy-trail by riding it.
May Christmas bring everybody all the good
things possible, But let remember that Christ
mas Joy Is not spelled with the letters CIT
II is what bring to the day that makes Christ
mas a joy-tme.-Boys' World
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24

IE Christmas turkey at Mount
Vernon was a wild bird, and
merely game dish when Mrs.
Washington, in the early days
before the RevOlution-her
husband was then only an
eminent citizen of Virginia.
rolled up her sleeves and
.,tnnh tn On tsSra 1T
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Christmas Afternoon

AIAA.A AAIA ',AA a, sAl A4.A. AAI A. A. ADJ A.
The afternoon of Christmas day may be rather
Il quiet one for the Older folks. The gifts have
been unwrapped ara arranged and lowered over
from time to time. The usually tidy room looks
like a bazaar for rAe sale of fancy goods Per-
haps neighborS aud other friends may come TO
exchange Merry Chrstmases!" and to say MAY
I thank you here for your lovely gift?'
Between the dark and the daylight, after the
callers have gone and the children have returned
from their play, the peaceful ard happy
Christmas evening. The great day is dying;
Christmas is nearly over 1t will be a whole year
before we shall enjoy its merriment again or re-
member happy Christmas seasons of the past
We may lose many thingS-home, friends, health.
money--but memory abides, and no one. can take
from us the happiness that has once been ours
On Christmas night we remember the old DAYS
We think of those who We're once here 10 share
our joys. christmas never can be the same
again" many people exclaim when they feel as
If the joy of life has gone forever. If we all took
hat view Christmas itself might die 1t depends
upon deep spiritual insight
Let us, If we can, forget our troubles and even
our sorrows and try to rejoice If we have chill.
tren about us 1t is not hard to be merry bur If
we have none of our own there are great many
who ought to be made glad and may be found
with but little trouble
merry Christmas to you all And | would
add Tiny Tins words God bless us every one !"
Dolly Wayne in Philadelphia Public Ledger
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
.BARES HUN WAR PLOT
BIG SPY SQUAD WAS SENT TO
UNITED STATES IN 1914.
Told In Berlin at Conference
Held July 10, 1914.

Washington, Dec. lathe German
government July 10, 1914. informed
about $50 German civilian employees
at a conference in Berlin that world
war would be started soon, Capt. q.
II. Lester Of the army intelligence serv-
ice testified before the senate commit
tee investigating German and brewers
were dispatched 70 all parts of the
world, 81 coming to the United States
to stimulate pan-German propaganda,
Captain Lester declared. He said his
information came from an unnamed in
formant, now interned in this country.
Between 100000 and 100000 per-
sons of pro-German sympathies, in
Guiding many Americans, volunteered
before the United States entered the
war to obtain information of all kinds
for the German espionage system IN
this country, reporting to local Ger
man consuls and propaganda agents,
Captain Lester testified.
The German propagandists landed
in the United States in August, 1914.
on the same boat with DR.. f. b. AL
bert, known as the paymaster of the
enemy propaganda system in this
country, and Immediately formed the
nucleus for German propaganda.
]. J. Dickinson of Washington, a for
mer captain in the y. S. A, Captain
Lester told the committee, acted as
secret agent for George Sylvester
Viereck, DIR. Karl F. Feuhr and DR. III.
T. Albert and obtained employment by
them in 1915 on his statement that he
had access ''tO the back door of the
White House." The witness said Dick
inson succeeded man named f. D.
Schrader as Yiereck's agent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
WILL POLICE THE SEAS
y. S. AND BRITISH NAviEs HAVE
BIG TASK.
Admiral Badger Urges Appropriations
Be Allowed to Make American
Fleet Big as Any.

Washington, Dec, 14.-Appropria-
lions to provide navy for the United
States by 1925 as large as that of any
country was urged by Admiral Badger
Of the general board of the navy be-
fore the house naval committee. He
declared the United States and Eng
land together could police the seas.
One hundred and fifty German and
seven Austrian submarines were sunk
in the war prior to August, Admiral
Badger told the committee, quoting re-
ports from Admiral Sims. He said
that the Germans had built 331 subma-
rines and that the Austrian underwa-
ter fleet comprised only 80 craft, ten
Of which were obsolete. On August l
last, Admiral Badger said, the Ger
mans had 119 submarines operating in
the Atlantic and % in the Mediter-
ranean, while at the same time Aus
tria had IS in the Mediterranean.
Had the United States been fight
ing alone In the present war, the adj
miral said, it's lack of ships would
have been serious and perhaps fatal,
because Il has been learned that the
navy must be strong enough not only
to protect from invasion, but also to
drive the enemy's navy from the seas.
He told the committee that the
country never has been and probably
aever will be again, as well prepared
TO build a powerful fleet as at present.
Admiral Badger said the general
board had recommended, before the
armistice, instead of the three-year
program, as recommended by Secre-
tary Daniels, a siX-year providing for
the construction of - battleships and
II battle cruisers
Germany had Sc capital ships in her
navy, including 10 dreadnaughts, when
the war began, and had seven other
dreadnaughts under construction, Ad-
miral Badger said. He added that he
believed work on the seven was dis
continued and material was used for
submarine construction.
The German gun that shelled Paris
was "15-inch or one reduced to nine."
Admiral Badger said.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
REDS EVACUATE
/ RUSS CAPITAL
Stockholm Dispatch Says The
Bolsheviki Will Go to
Nijm-Novgorod.
DISCONTENT WITH Their RULE
Approach of American and Allied
Forces and Opening of Baltic
by Allied Fleets Makes
Flight Necessary.

Stockholm, Dec. 1S.-The bolSheyik
government is evacuating Petrograd.
1t plans to take refuge in Mini.
Novgorod, 600 miles southeast of ,
Petrograd.
The bolshevik officials for some
weeks have been in precarious posi-,
ton in the Russian capital and long
have been prepared for flight Dis
content with bolshevik rule and the
approach of the American and allied
forces from the north, together with
the opening of the Baltic to the allied
fleets, has left Petrograd at the mercy
of the allies. 1t is possible that. the
flight of the government was decided
upon to forestall an allied coup aimed
at the capture of the government.
New York, Dec. 1S.-The bolShevikl
are trying to raise an army of 5000.
600 to put down the conservative ele-
ment in Russia, whom they term i'm.
perialists. Capt. Patton Austinoff
formerly of the Second Life HuSsars
who left Petrograd October 80. de-
clared on his arrival on the Stock.
holm.
Captain Oustinoff said the govern
ment had forbidden citizens to leave
the country, and he was able to de-
part only because he was classed as
an invalid.
Executions by the bolsheviki veS
daily occurrence,
After the recent Staying of a min
lister of the interior, he asserted, the
reds" shot 512 officers of the former
imperial regime.
Food is so scarce, the captain said,
that horsefiesh sells for 10 rubles
($5) a pound and black bread for L
rubleS a loaf.
Warsaw, Dec. 1S.-The government
of Poland should be recognized by all
the allied powers to deal with the
situation in Poland, General Joseph
Pilsudski. military head of the gov
eminent, told correspondent. he
said:
1--WE need an army to avoid the dan
ger VI civil war anu Sudi "h'SV 'hS
frontiers against bolshevik agents or
the infiltration of German troops, par
ticularly those from the army of Gen.
eral Hoffman. These factors cOnsti.
tute a menace unless we get arms
from the allies.
1.-THE Germans prevent our officers
and troops, even in civil dress, from
crossing the frontier and organizing
the Poles at Wilma, Minsk and else
where against growing disorders.
"The Germans are selling and CIV
ing arms to dangerous elements. 1t
is even declared the Germans have de-
livered the City of Minsk to the Dol
sheviki in return for 10000 rubles."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
TWO STAGES OF PEACE MEET
Period May Last for Two
Years.

London, Dec. 1.-THE second stage
Of the peace negotiations probably will
last two years.
This forecast comes to the CORE
spondent from a diplomatic source
we'll Informed about the work ahead
of the negotiators. Indeed, most diplo-
mats agree that everything points to
the peace negotiations having to be d.
vided into two stages. TIL, first will
be brief 1t will concern itself primar-
lily with the concluding of pact by
which rehabilitation and reconstruc-
ton in all war zones can be promptly
undertaken.
The second stage, however, will nee
essarily take up d long period of time,
since it will be devoted to the wider
issues of the European settlement and
the formation of league of nations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
PORTUGAL'S PRESIDENT SLAIN
Doctor Paes Shot Down at Lisbon
Assassin Killed by Enraged Crowd
Took Office Last April.

London, Dec 17.-Dr. SidoniO Paes,
president of Portugal, was shot and
killed by an assassin shortly before
midnight, while he was In a railway
station at Lisbon.
Advices from Lisbon reporting the
assassination say that he was struck
by three bullets.
The presidents assailant, named
Jeetne, was killed by the crowd.
DR.. SidOniO Paes, reported assas-
sinated In Lisbon, had welded tre-
mendOus political power in Portugal
for years.
1t was under his leadership that n
revolutionary force a year ago this
month overthrow the government Of
DR.. Alfonso Costa and confiscated con-
troll.
Doctor Paes was named provisional
president and last April was formally
elected to that Office by direct univer-
sal suffrage
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
2LUEJACKETS KILL MEXICANS
Navy Gunners Shoot Tampico Custom
Guards Who Fired on the
Yankee Sailors.

New York, Dec. 1T.-In a brief bat
tie between American navy gunners
and a party Of Mexican custom guards
at Tampico On November % the Amer
leans shot and killed the captain of
the Mexicans and MORALLY wounded
another Mexican, it was learned upon
the arrival here of the Ward line
steamer Monterey, upon which the
navy gunners are stationed
Washington, Dec 1.-THE incident
resulting from the clash between the
armed guard of the American steamer
Monterey and Mexican soldiers at
Tampico is being settled through dip
lomatic negotiations between the Mex
lean government and the American
ambassador at Mexico City, the state
department announced.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
LEvlATHAN BRINGS 5000 MEN
Biggest Ship Afloat Feels Way to Pier
After Being Fog Bound Outside
Harbor.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE Leviathan,
formerly the Vaterland, first ship of
the German fleet, arrived here with
army, many of them veterans of
Pershing's army. The Leviathan had
been fog-bound almost within sight of
the city. She was given a noisy well
come as she felt her way slowly up the
harbor to her pier. The veterans of
the fighting forces in France were TAX
en- aboard at Brest and the other
troops, most of them members of the
aero squadrons that had been in train
ing in England, were taken aboard at
Liverpool.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
KAISER REFUSES 70 MOVE
His Presence Is Menace to
Country.

Amsterdam, Dec. 1S.-William Hob
enzollern, the former German emper-
or, the TELEGRAPH says it understands,
has refused to leave Holland after Of
fetal representations had been made
that his continued presence in Holland
was likely to involve the country in
serious difficulties.
The former emperor, the paper adds,
was told that his free departure would
be a matter of qualification to the
Dutch government.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
PERsHING WORKING ON LISTS
Complete Report of Deaths Due Soon
Number of Unreported
Casualties 40,440.

Washington, Dee. 1S.-GeneraI Per-
shing cabled that practically complete
reports of deaths among the expedi-
tionary forces should reach the de
partment by December 20 and of Sc
verely wounded by December 81 He
said the number of unreported casu-
alties in process of verification on De-
cember Ia was 40,440, divided as fol-
lows: Killed in action, 800; died of
wounds, PTS; died of disease, 1853 acct.
dentally killed, 81; severely wounded
in action, 1881.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
4 W. W. Causes Cuban strike.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Information
reaching the state department indi-
Gated that the general strike called in
Cuba is a result of l. w. w. and en-
envy propaganda. The report said or
der was being maintained.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Owes s.. DOC. 600. Arrested.

Paris, Dec. 16.-M. Victoire, a
French bunker, has been arrested here,
according to the police, while prepar-
ing to fee to Argentina with 1900.
His liabilities are said to total ST.
OOO. 900.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
u- s. otficers Are in aerlln.

Berlin, Dec. 14.-General Harries
and Lieutenants Gaillard and Schel-
ling of the American commission for
the repatriation of war prisoners ar
rived in Berlin last night. They had
a 25-hour ride from Spa
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
To Reform House of Lords.

London, Dec 1.-THE reform Of the
house of lords will be one of the tasks
undertaken by the coalition ministry
If 1t is returned to power In the cleo
ton taking place in the United King
dom.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Bars Door to Kaiser Karl.

Munich, Dec, 17.-Switzerland, It is
understood, has declined to permit for
mer Emperor Charles of Austria-Hun-
gary to reside in Switzerland. The
Swiss government is said to have cited
the experience of Holland.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
cxeeno. sIovaks Take Town.

Munich, Dec. 18.-Czecho-S lovak
troops have occupied the towns OF
Tetschen and Bodenbach. in German
Bohemia. south of the German border
have raised their flag and cut tele-
phonic and telegraphic communication.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Denies Graft at Hog island Yard.

Philadelphia, Dec. 18.-Charles Piez,
director general Of the Emergency
Fleet corporation, denied charges made
in the senate by Senators Vardaman,
Mississippi, and Johnson, California,
that graft existed at Hog Island.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
neserter Gets 40 Years

Camp DIX, n. j., Dec. 14.-Private
Isadore Curzon of Philadelphia. who
deserted and when recaptured refused
to put on a uniform, was sentenced by
courtmartial to 40 years Imprisonment
at hard labor at Fort Jay, N.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Spain Tries to Sion Revolt,

Madrid, Dec. 1S.-Premier Romano
mes, after cabinet meeting called to
consider serious outbreaks in Cata-
lonia, has issued a note declaring that
the king had been asked TO sign de-
cree suspending parliament.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Eehrenhach convoles ReIchstan

Amsterdam, Dec. 17.-Konstantin
Fehrenbach, president of the reichs-
tag, has convoked a meeting Of
the assembly, reserving further indica-
ton of time and place Of meeting, &C.
cording to report from Berlin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
NAV occunx Russ Cities.

London, Dec. 16.-Allied occupation
If Petrograd, Kronstadt and Moscow
IS advocated by Rear Admiral Kemp
~ a letter TO the Times. He was
senior British naval officer in north
arn Russian waters until November.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
HARDLY TO BE EXPECTED.

Some means OF spreading the Christmas spirit
over the whole year would be one of mankind's
happiest discoveries.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Hail Ship with 1864 Yanks,

New York, Dec. 16.-The American
transport De Kalb, bringing 1,020 men
and Al officers of General Pershing's
army. from France, arrived here A
revenue cutter went out to meet the
returning soldiers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
-Four More Sailors Die

Yokohama, Dec. 18.-Four more
American members Of the crew of
the United States armored cruiser
Brooklyn have died as a result of in
juries sustained in the explosion, sup
uosedly of coal dust.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Over Grave of Lusitania.

Brest, Dec. ia thrilling moment
aboard the U. S. s. George Washing
ton was when the vessel passed over
the spot where the Lusitania sank.
The president and all men barred their
heads.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24

Cart away the Christmas trinkets-
Sooth. they did not last for long:
Yet. methink, they served the purpose
Cherished by the shopping throns.
In reminding friends and loved ones
Everywhere they weren't forgot,
And at least for one day frightened
Many lonely mortal's LOT.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
.srussls to Hold Election

Copenhagen, Dec. 1.-THE Prussian
rernment announces officially that
Election 10 the constituent assembly of
Prussia shall be held eight days after
the election for the German constitu-
ent assembly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
The BETTER PLEASURE WILL PASS HER BY

You are acquainted. possibly, with the girl who
looks over her gifts with critical eyes She won
ders why her lace collar not a little longer
or her bracelet little smaller. and why her
handkerchief ease is one color instead of another
and what in the world made Aunt Sara think
She would like the book she selected The critic
og her Christmas gifts should get what satisfar-
ton she can of criticism, for the better pleas
ure of receiving them will pass her by.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Warns Of aEIun RenewaI.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Warning to
the country that the influenza cpl
Gernic is by no means ended and that
all possible precautions against the
disease should be taken was issued by
Surgeon General Blue.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Farmers Are Put on Trial.

Chicago, Dec. 18.-Farmers who got
together year ago and decided upon
price at which they could afford to
produce milk for the Chicago market
were placed on trial before Judge
Frank Grove.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Address in Gold Boz

London, Dec. 1.-THE corporation
of the city Of London passed resoIu-
ton inviting President Wilson to ac-
cept an address of welcome In a gold
box and asking him to a luncheon at
the Guild hall.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
props German Police Uniforms

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE municipality of
Colmar, Alsace-Lorraine. anxious to
rid its police Of uniforms Of German
design, asked the president of the Par
is municipal council for uniforms for
40 men.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
jar Red Cross peoorates T. r.

Tokyo, Dec. 17.-FOrmer President
Roosevelt has been elected an honor
airy member of the Japanese .sed Cross
and, with the special approval Of the
emperor, will receive Red Cross dec
grafton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
300. 600 Tons of Shipping Back.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Ships with
aggregate carrying capacity of 100000
tons have been designated to be
turned over by the army quarterma
ter department to the shipping board
for return to trade routes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Ysnks May occupy Berlin.

Amsterdam, Dec. 16.-The German
government will ask the allied armies
to occupy Berlin in case the bolshevik
movement continues to grow, Philip
Scheidemann declared in speech at
the capital.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Increase in Winter Wheat

Washington, Dec. 18.-An Increase
Of 6,726,000 acres of winter wheat, or
nearly 16 per cent, over that sown in
the fall of 1917, Is shown in the report
of the federal department of agricul-
tTrp
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-24
Find Grave of Edith cavsII.

London, Dec. 1.-THE grave Of
Edith Cavell, the English nurse ex-
ecuted by the Germans, is believed to
have been definitely located in Tir Ma
tional cemetery, Brussels, from a Ger
man plan Of the cemetery.