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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Mix Wood and Coal in Making Gas

At various points in Switzerland
and France wood and Sawdust are be-
ing mixed with coal in making gas,
because of the coal shortage. For eX-
ample. 10 per cent of sawdust is add
ed to the coal in the vertical-bulb re-
forts in Geneva, while as an alterna-
tive for the sawdust, logs are some
times used. In such cases the retorts
contain about 260 pounds of coal in
stead of ,240 pounds. The acid prod
ucts from the wood have caused some
trouble because of corrOsiOn, but this
has been largely overcome by alter
mating charges of wood with charges
of coal. In another Swiss city, 375
pounds of sawdust is mixed with sc
pounds of coal in retorts that usually
take 900 pounds of coal.-Popular Me-
chanics Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Make the Best Of Life.

Stop brooding, stop day dreaming,
stop this futile waste of precious time.
Instead of languidly getting up in the
morning with the mental thought,
''What Is the use? rise early, and as
you make your toilet with care give
thanks for your health, for the time
and the talents that are yours, and the
opportunities viii come. What would
you think of person who was given
handful of precious seed. wonder
full garden spot, modern toes and the
most perfect weather, and sat Idly
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Straiahteninq Wire.

Stray pieces of copper wire have
many uses, but it often is necessary
to straighten out wire that has already
been used. See that there are no
sharp bends or kinks in the wire and
straighren out by hand any such that
are found. Fasten an end of the wire
TO some firm anchorage; grip il in
the wise if need be. Loop the other
end Of the wire around a hammer
handle or similar instrument and then
pull out the length of the wire. Re
peat the operation as often as neces-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
SleO Reward. 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions II
ment HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation OF the disco Sc,
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing its work. $4,000 for any case OF
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
PENIS aWaIkInn Purchase .

The walking purchase was a pur-
chase of land by William Penn from
the Indians in 1852, which was TO ex-
tend as far to the interior from the
Delaware river as man could walk
In three days. At the end of a day
and half OF walking. 1t is said, Penn
declared he had land enough. He had
walked 40 miles
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
DON'T Lick STAMINA

Use a dampened sponge to seal your
letters and to moisten the stamps, adj
vises the Popular Science Monthly.
The glue used on stamps and envelope
flaps is made of bones and hOofs of
cattle, and all sorts of rags are used
in the paper. Besides, although they
may have been sterilized, the articles
pass through many dirty hands while
on their road to you.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Arranges Compact Nautical Chart.

Economizing time, space and paper.
Capt. Fritz E. Uttmsk, head of a gov
eminent nautical school in New York,
has devised a new chart for finding a
ships position at sea. A vessels posi-
ton by the present method can be as
certained only after a protracted cal
culation on about 200 square feet Of
charts. This difficulty has been over
come by plotting chart less than one
square foot in area.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Good EunQs.
'i|K ~
yl1l>l

Alice, age eight, who was in the sec
ond grade of school, was describing the
wonderful chorus Of the school which
she attended, and also told of the
songs that were sung each morning in
her room. "And who is the best singer
in your room?" inquired Alices mother.
Alice was quick to reply: "Why, moth
er, can sing as loud as any of them"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Defiant Childhood.

It would be interesting to know how
far the grimacing habit of children is
related to the combative instinct. A
child protrudes its tongue and con-
torts its features in order, it would
seem, to express dislike and defiance.
Harry Campbell in the Lancet (Lon-
DOM.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Almost Persuaded,

The promoter had talked eloquently
of his scheme. When he paused for
breath, Mr.. Dubwaite said: 81 wish to
pay you a compliment"
'Why, sir?"
You speak with such fiuency and
ease and have such way of picturing
a short cut to riches as the only d.
rect route that once or twice, while
you were talking, l almost forgot that
your purpose in coming here was to
separate me from some of my hard
earned money."-Blrmlngham Age
Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Man Initiates Natures work.

We have succeeded In penetrating
the depths ct the sea and the expanses
of the air, ia our coRtention for gain
and progress, but these accomplish
ments are but of recent perfection.
For thousands of years, for millions,
the seas have been inhabited by finny
monsters, and the air by winged crea-
lures. The submarine and airpIane are
mc.ely limitations, and the very col
ors and shapes of these forms have
been found to be the most protective.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Reasonable Theory.

why, john" exclaimed Mrs. New
kid as she came into the room, what
in the world makes the baby cry SOP
Il don't know. my DEAR" answered
Newkid, as he handed the infant over
TO its mother, "but l imagine he is
thinking of what the governor of
North Carolina once said TO the gov
ernor of South Carolina"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
From Bad TO Worse

~ had to get rid Of that nurse girl"
"Why?"
she insisted on frightening the
children. ! warned her when she came
that she was not to tell them stories
about bogie. men, ghosts or any un-
real horrible persons"
'Wen?"
"She promised not to. But now ev-
cry night she tells them if they don't
go 10 sleep the Huns will come and get
them"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
ointment to the winds where profits

sentiment to the winds where profits
are concerned, and when the war is
over the nations that have been fight
ing Germany will probably buy her
goods unless there should be legal OBJ
stacles in the way.
1t has been suggested that one thing
that would bring Germany to-a realiz-
alton of what she is doing, quicker
than anything else, would be concerted
action on the part of the powers OF
the world now fighting for civilization.
IN declaring that they would admit no
German goods within their borders for
period of 10 or Is years after the
war. But it is not easy to get the pow
ers TO reach any such agreement. In
this country it could not be enacted
unless it had the active support of the
administration, and President Wilson
is not vet ready to take such dras-
tic step.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

There is one way for every man TO
determine for himself whether the
world is growing better or worse. All
he has to do is TO ascertain whether
the number of people who agree with
him is increasing or diminishing
Houston Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
BeyOnd Hone.

$50 you've quarreled with your
fiancee?" Yes. l fear it's all over"
Don't give up so easily. Call her on
the telephone" Its no use She used
to know who 1 was the moment l said
Hello Now she positively refuses to
recognize my voice."-Birmingha
Age Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
DRAWING Ability

Bill-It is said that women in Ger
many are doing the work formerly
done by horses-that Of being harness
sed to pillow.
Jill-Well, women always have been
considered a drawing attraction.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Perfectly Normal

How does prohibition work in this
town."
Like a charm, some Of the breth-
rem say"
That's fine
yes. \ great many of our promi-
nent citizens now get up with the
same kind of heads they 60 to bed
with. Birmingham Age-Herald
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
You Mich. Try This.

You're managing to wake up ear
lier in the morning"
Yes. I've just bought a parrot"
Instead OF an alarm clock?''
Il already had an alarm clock, but
got so I diCn't pay any attention
to # Now l hang the parrots cage
in my room and put the alarm clock
under it. When the alarm goes off
it startles the parrot, and what that
birds says would wake anybody up"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Up-To-Date.

Mrs. Flatbrush-Is your nelghbor up
to-date?
Mrs. Bensonhurst-She's all that.
Why, she wouldn't think Of throwing
anything bat an electric fiatiron at her
husband.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Don't Be Like Her,

There are any number Of pitfalls
waiting the girl who is always setting
her mother right. and who bemoans
the fact that her parents are $50 old
fashioned" And there is no better
safeguard against the worlds evils
than confidence In a girls heart that
mother knows best.-Exchange
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
UTILIZING Hop Vines.

A German agriculturist has devel-
oped method of extracting the d
brous inner bark of hop vines for use
in the manufacture OF cordage.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Raxinn for Poetry.

Poetess-"Do you pay for poetryf
Editor-"Yes, madam. My physician
orders me to an expensive rest cure
twice year."-Buffalo Express.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

Why wait? Your druggist sells
tiny bottle of Freezone for few
cents, sufficient to rid your feet of
every hard corn, soft corn, or corn
between the toes, and callouseS, with
out soreness or irritation. Freezone
is the much talked of ether discovery
of the Cincinnati genius.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

In a new European method for pro-
ducing steam a high-pressure gas Jet
is burned under the surface of the wa
ter in r+>"1 hoilcr
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for laxative, three for a cathartic. AID.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Query. Was Pat Arrested2

One night an Irishman was driv-
ing home in his donkey cart from a
fair AS he had no light on the We
hicle, he FASTENED on in order to avoid
an Interview with the police. But just
as he came to the crossroads he came
face to face with one of the R. l. c.
Hello, Pat" he said. This is a
case for the next court day, for; as you
are aware, there must be light on
travelling asses at this hour of night"
"Oh. if that's the way, said Pat, in
dignantly, why the devil isn't there a
light on ycurself?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

The constant pounding of men
opposed to river and harbor bills,
or many of the provisions of such
bills, has had the effect of mate
rally reducing those measures COM
pared to what they have been in the
past. Instead of bills carrying appro-
priations of from 40 to 80 million dol
lars, bills with only IS or 20 million
dollars are now reported to the house
and passed. Several times the opHo-
nents of these measures have caused
considerable reduction. At the present
time, policy has been inaugurated of
making appropriations simply for con-
tinuing projects heretofore authorized
or for work that is deemed necessary
in the prosecution of the war. Nat
urally that cuts down the big bills
which have heretofore been passed by
congress.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

sary. If The wire Is OF soft copper 1t
will stretch a little, which improves
Il
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

Honest labor is the best remedy for
bad luck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

In love trifies are the only things
of importance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

One result of the enormously in
creased amount of government busi-
ness since war was declared has been
the impossibility of getting suitable
buildings in which to house the new
bureaus and sections of bureaus of the
war and other departments. The con-
sequence is that these bureaus are
scattered all over town. in all sorts OF
buildings, and in the most unlikely To-
calities. The structures that have been
Communicated range from warehouses
of musty brick to stone apartment
houses with tiled floors and carved
psneling on the walls. All are filed
with clerks. The agricultural depart
ment in Washington is housed in 30
different buildings, and the number
occupied by war department divisions
is far in excess of that number.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

Eihu Root, former senator from
New York, left good impression in
the senate and he often receives high
praise from men who were opposed to
him politically. Senator Williams OF
Mississippi was quoting Root, and re-
ferred to him as 'the best intellect
that has stood upon the Republican
side of this chamber since my service
in this body" But that did not en-
tireIy satisfy him, and he remarked
that he would go little bit further
and say the best intellect that has
stood upon either side of the body dur
ing my service in it" There are a
great many men who entirely agree
with Williams.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

by, gazing hopelessly on the seed and
the field and the tools and the sun
Shine?-Exchange
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

1t was quite compliment to Con-
gresham TiIsOn of Connecticut that
he was asked by the house to describe
from military point of view the bat
tie situation at time when the coun-
try was most apprehensive that Ger
many was about to break through. Con-
gresham Tilson has exhibited Won
derful knowledge of firearms OF all
kinds and character, and has several
times given the house d great deal or
useful information. When he was
called upon TO make his last statement
he exhibited a map showing the bat
tie lines, and indicated what might
happen to the advantage of the allies
His statement was somewhat reassur-
ing to members of the house, who were
really quite gloomy over the OUTLOOK
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
Postmaster General Burleson is quite

Postmaster General Burleson IS quite
frequently at the capitol. In fact, from
the beginning of the administration ne
has been a sort of legislative agent for
the administration and often tells sen
ators and representatives what the
president would like to have done In
regard to some measure that may be
pending. Burleson was for long
time member of the house OF rep
resentatfves, but he is not the only
member of the presidents cabinet who
has had experience Secretary Red
field of the department of commerce
was also member of the house. But
Redfield is not considered as much OF
a politician and Burleson has that rep
utation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

Kill the Flies Now and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers,
or six by express, prepaid for 81. ii. SOMERSs
$50 De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

1t would be almost impossible to de-
tail all the changes that have taken
place in Washington since we started
out TO exterminate kultur. In common
with the rest of the country. Washing
tonians observe meatless days, fuel
less days, ETC., but many other things
have happened TO jog the one-time
sleepy old town and Overturn long-eS-
tablished conditions. Soldiers guard
the white house; searchlights brighten
the sky at night; theater seats are at
a premium; the telephone and street
car services have fallen down badly
and are just beginning to recover; uni
forms are everywhere (the small boy
has stopped initiating Charlie Chaplin
and now tries to look as much like a
"doughboy" as possible). Also the cap
itol dome, formerly Mecca for sight
seers, is closed 1t offers too many
temptations as a standing point from
which boche bombers could hurl dyna-
mite down through the glass roofs over
the chambers of senate and house.
The words of an ancient political
ditty describe the new Washington
pretty well: "He may get over 1t, but
he'll never look the same"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14
OHIO MAN IS A
MODERN WIZARD
CoRNS STOP HURTING THEN
LIFT OFF WITH FINGERS.

Drop of magic! Doesn't hurt one
Bit Apply little Freezone on that
touchy corn, instantly that corn stops
hurting, then you lift it on with the
fingers. No pain at az Try It'll
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-14

Russia has 10000 lepers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-18
At the Davis Theatre.

Few war books are so graphic and thrilling as Private Peat, His Own Story. by Harold R. Peat, a young Ca nadian soldier who went to France with the first Canadian contingent in August, 1914. Young Peat was m the first German gas attack at Ypres. He gives us one of the most extraordinary accounts of that event, and of the bravery of officers and men, that has yet been written. Months later, and again at Ypres. he got his own knock cut blow. A German bullet crashed through his lung and put his right arm out of commission for good and all Two nights and day he lay in the open until the stretcher- bearers found him. The incidents of this stir ring book have been picturized in the great Paramount Special pic ture, Private Peat in which MT. Peat plays the leading role and which will be shown at the Davis theatre today Tuesday and Wednesday. The photo play has been splendidly directed and it is said to be one of the best war pictures ever produced. The support is excellent.
 Another big feature on this bill is Margery Wilson in Marked Cards, ar exciting five-part Triangle photodra ma The Official United States Wal Review completes the show. No ad- vance in prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-18

Iment or award.
 This question has now for the first time reached the superior court, and the action of the commissioner for the Waterbury district, MT. Williams, in discountenancing a release of this kind has been approved. Judge Webb says: The commission was entirely right 'ia refusing to give any effect to the so called release signed by the claim ant on the 11th of January, 1918. There Twas great doubt whether the claimant fully understood the scope and effect lof such agreement. In any event, the commissioner regarded it as incompe- tent to relieve the employer of any obligations imposed by the workmen's compensation act. The appeal IS therefore, dismissed and the award o1 the commissioner is affirmed" | In a case about two years ago IT the New Haven district an insurer in sisted upon a release of the kind men toned. The employe refused to- sign ] it. and took out execution against the lemployer. The result was that the compensation had to be paid with 3
 considerable bill made up of sheriff and court costs.
 The view of those administering the
 compensation act has always been that
 one who had paid the money was
 entitled to evidence of that fact but
 that nothing in the way of a release 1 of other obligations, or of admissions
 which might affect the rights of the
 parties in the future, should be ex'
 acted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-18
Breed Theatre.

One of the best bills of feature pho tuplays ever presented in this city is to be seen at the Breed theatre today and Tuesday and will be headed by Norma Talmadge in her latest Select picture, Her Only Way. Miss Tal- madge's pictures are the best that the screen shows and Her Only Way is another triumph for this star of many hits. The picture brings the strug- gles of a girl hce to face with the world old problem marriage for money, ease and luxury, or for love with poverty, an old story with a brand new twist. Mary Garden, prob ably the most famous woman in the world, will also be seen in Thais, a Goldwyn photoplay from the same sem sational novel by the great French writer, Anatole France, that was the basis of the opera in which she made her debut in America as a prima don- na. The story is thrilling in the ex- irene and affords Miss Garden one of the best acting opportunities of he1 career. In her supporting cast are Hamilton Revelle, Crawford Kent Charles Trowbridge and Lionel Adams The Hearst -Pathe News will complete this banner bill for today and Tues. day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-18
HUMOR OF THE DAY

She (sighing)-I suppose you have kissed lots of girls before, haven't you? 4.o- for you.-Judge.
 Sam-Who was the first kaiser? Bull-How do l know? ASK me something easy. Sam-Something easy?
 Bull-Yes: ask me who's the last London Opinion.
 q started golf to get my mind off | business"
 Did the plan work?"
 Yes. Now I'm looking for some other game that'll get it back again. Washington Star.
 First Little Girl-My mother doesn't allow me to use slang.
 Second Ditto-Mine doesn't, either Gee! I'd get it in the neck if she heard me use slang like some little girls.-Boston Transcript. q represent one of the oldest fami- l lies here"
 don't you suppose, the family coulo have hired a better salesman, if they had tried ?''-Detroit Free Press.
 Plummer-I hear our sergeant got into trouble at the palace.
 Kromer-Yes. He was looking at g moving picture of a mass of Huns advancing on silent, waiting Amer1- can battery, and rose up in his seal and shouted "F'ire!"-Life.
 Dad, I see in many wars there have been privateers."
 "Well?"
 Was a privateer the same as . profiteer?"
 By no means A privateer preyed on the enemy, my son. .''-Kansas City Journal.
 You say it was marriage of con- venience?"
 Tn one Way.'
 How so?"
 q understand the brides father finds it a great convenience to have mil lionaire for a son. aw."-Birming ham Age-Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-18
POETRY
THE ROY IN FRANCE.

steeped in ho. haze of the August
 afternoon,
 The garden dreams in a many The locust drone long, insistent And the boy-the boys in France. Down the stone steps the rose-pink Like delicate sculptures, through the
 breathless day, Brilliant yet shadowy. as the bright, And the boyWthe boys away. The dogs about the terrace listless Waiting a springing step they used We wait. we also-and the days
 crawl by;
 The boy-we miss him so. Green fields reach over hills to fields Far off the city shimmers. gay but wan; The radiant scene breathes loneliness ! Tie boy@the boy is gone. Sudden his service hag's impetuous
 Flashes q bugie note across the Sudden the aching loss is pride and
 He Is in France-hes ours! ad of my heart! From all across your land
 One thought wings to that land of 1 old romance; iCne proud America stretches a loving |, hand
 To the boy-the boy in France. t--Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, in | Scribner's Copyright, 1918,