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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
CHAPTER ~.
Retribution.

Although for long time Donna Isa-
bel had been sure in her own mind that
Pancho CuetO, her administrator, was
robbing her, she had never mustered
courage to call him to a reckoning.
Nevertheless, De Castano's blunt accu-
sation, coupled with her own urgent
needs, served to fix her resolution and
on the day after the merchants visit
she sent for the overseer. who at the
time was living on one of the plan
tations.
Cueto was plainly curious to learn
why he had been sent for, but since
he asked no questions, his employer
was forced to open the subject her
self. Through dry, white lips she be-
gan:
MY dear Pancho, times are hard The
plantations are failing, and So" Pan
cho Cueto's eyes were set close to his
nose. his face was long and thin and
harsh: he regarded the speaker with
such sinister, unblinking stare that
she could scarcely finish: and so
f-can no longer afford TO retain you
as administrator"
Times will improve" he said.
Impossible! l tell you I'm bank
rupt"
so? Then the remedy is simple
sell part of your land"
Although this suggestion came natu-
rally enough, Donna Isabel turned cold
and felt her smile stlffen into a gri-
mace. She wondered If Cueto could be
feeling her out deliberately. sell the
Varona lands?" she queried, after a
momentary struggle with herself 'Es-
teban would rise from his grave No.
1t was his wish that the plantations
go to his children intact"
"And his wish is sacred to you. eh ~
Cueto nodded his approval, although
his smile was diSconcerting. AN adj
mirable sentiment! 1t does you honor
But speaking on this subject, l am re
minded of that dispute with jose Oroz
over the boundary TO La Joya l have
promised TO show him the original
deed to La Joya and to furnish him
with the proofs about the boundary
line. That would be better than a
lawsuit. wouldn't it,"
Decidedly Butt will settle with
him myself"
Cueto lifted an admonitory hand, his
face .alight with the faintest glimmer
of ironic mirth 81 couldn't trust you
to the mercies of that rascal" he said
piossly. mo, i shall go on as l am,
even at sacrifice to myself. / love
Don Esteban's children as my very
own; and VOC, sonora"
Isabel knew that she must win a
complete victory at once or accept ir-
retrievable defeat.
~Neveri' she interrupted, with a
tone of finality. Il can't accept your
sacrifice. ] am not worthy. Kindly
arrange 10 turn over your books of ac-
count at once
Then Pancho Cueto did an unex-
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rmo Sawed bx heroio ohie.r

Hanging by his feet from the edge
of the deck and stretching his arms to
two struggling men in terrific sea,
an officer of the United States navy
made heroic rescue during the fierce
gale which swept the coast early in
December In the midst of a north
east gale, which had the ship almost
on her side, quartermaster was wash.
ed overheard while trying 10 clear tina
steering gear. The sea was running
mad and he soon became exhausted.
Tying a line about his waist the ships
cook jumped overheard and succeeded
in getting the man to the side off the
ship. 1t was then that Lieut.. Richard
L. Connolly, U. s. N, swung himself
over the rail. and, catching his fest 10
the edge. let himself head down to
the struggling men. One grasped his
outstretched HANDS and be drew them
up until they were pulled aboard. Con-
molly is from Waukegan, III.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
Chinese Queues Not Barred.

Although the traffic in human hair
has not been so brisk during the past
few years as formerly on account of
the veering of the fashions in hair
dressing toward the EXTREMIST SIMPLE
ity, there are millions of pounds of
human hair exported from China. One
of the peculiar facts in connection
with the trade is that often after the
Chinese send the hair to us we treat
it and dye it and send IL back to be
made up for special use. This is usual
Iy true in regard to the invisible hair
nets which American and European
women use to keep their own locks
in order on windy day.
The hair-net business has become of
great Importance to the province of
Shantung. which now provides practic-
ally the entire supply for the marret.
Thus the hair net worn by the yeriese
stay-at-home In America has doubtless
crossed the ocean three times.-Ponu-
lar Science Monthly.
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before long, Ell? You're one of us. In
the meantime I'll remember what you
say, and at least I'll be careful" BY
no means wanting in tact. Esteban rose
briskly and, after shaking hands with
O'Reilly, left the two lovers to say fare
well as best suited them.
But for once O'Reillys ready tongue
was silent. The laughter was gone
from his blue eyes when he turned to
the girl at his side.
"You say you are going away?" Rosa
inquired, breathlessly. "But why?"
'I'm going partly because Of this
war and partly because cf-something
else. tried to tell you yesterday, but
l couldn't. When the revolution start
ed everybody thought it was merely
local uprising, and l wrote my COM
pany to that effect; but. bless you, IT
has spread like fire, and now the whole
eastern end of the island is ablaze.
Business has stopped, and my employ
| erS have ordered me home to find out
what's happened to their profits"
"You said there was something
| else
O'Reilly's hesitation became an en-
| barrassed silence. He tried to laugh
| it off.
| ''There is: otherwise I'd stay right
here and tell my penurious friends to
whistle for their profits. 1t seems I'm
cursed with fatal beauty. You may
| have noticed it? No? Well, perhaps
| it's magnificent business ability that
I have. Anyhow, the president of my
company has notion that Ia make
| him a good son-in-law."
| 81 Ohr cried Rosa.
| And at her tone O'Reilly hurried on:
'"These rich men have the most alb
surd ideas. l suppose I'll have to-"
| '"Then you are in love, senior"
| The young man nodded vigorously.
Indeed l am-with the sweetest girl
in Cuba. That's the whole trouble.
That's why I'm hurrying home to re-
sign before I'm fired" Not daring to
! look too long or too deeply into Rosa
Varona's eyes until she had taken in
| the whole truth, he waited, staring at
his feet I'm sort of glad it has come
to a showdown and l can speak out
I'm hoping she'll miss me-" After a
moment he ventured, "Will sheer
will you, Rosa"
81? Miss you?" Rosa lifted her
brows in pretended amazement. you
| are amusing, of course butt won't
have much time to think about you
for l am so soon to be married"
Married? What? Nonsense!"
Indeed Do you think I'm so ugly
nobody would have me? The richest
man in Matanzas has asked for my
hand this very afternoon"
"Who? Mario de Castano"
"Yes."
| O'Reilly laughed with relief, and
though Rosa tried to look offended,
she was forced to smile. Hes fat, I
know" she admitted, land he makes
funny noises when he breathes; but he
is richer than Croesus, and l adore
rich men,"
81 hate 'em" announced O'Reilly.
Then for a second time he took Rosa's
dimpled hand, saying, earnestly: "Pm
sure you know now why | make love
so badly, dear. It's my Irish con-
science. And you'll wait until come
back. won't you?"
"Will you be gone-very long," she
asked
O'Reilly looked deeply now into the
dark eyes turned TO his, and found that
at last there was no coquetry in them
understanding but a lonesome,
hungry yearning-and with a glad, In
coherent exclamation he held out his
arms. Rosa Varona crept into them !;
then with sigh she upturned her lips
to his.
.rn wait forever" she said
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
The width of broad grin is equal
70 the length of smile.
FOODS TASTE BETTER COOKED
TOBACCO TASTES BETTER
TOASTED ii

Since the day of the caveman. who
liked his meat raw, civilization has
learned a lot about the scientific treat
ment of the things we eat
Naturally none of us would now
prefer to have our meat raw, our po-
tatoes as they come from the ground,
our coffee unroasted.
And naturally follows the great dis
covery recently made by The Ameri.
can Tobacco Co.-that tobacco tastes
better TOASTED
This wonderful new idea-simple
like all great inventions-was drst
used in producing the famous LUCKY
STRIKE Cigarette-made of toasted
Burley tobacco.
Burley has mellow flavor, entirely
different from the tobacco usually
used for cigarettes. 1t is a pipe to-
bacco andLUCKY STRIKE Cigarettes
taste like pipe. Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30

Frocks of organdie win call to mind
the charmingly feminine gowns of an
other generation, and 1t is most likely
that we shall enjoy the crisp beauty
of organdie to a considerable extent
this season. Organdie has not been
favored Fabric for some time, and this
adds to the interest which it should
excite now; not only have there been
developed organdie dresses, but most
attractive blouses and neckwear Of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
USE GOOD TASTE IN STYLES
Sensible Fabrics Have the Call and
Fashion Responds to Needs of
World War Era.

In these days when women are plac-
ing their wardrobes upon war ba-
sis. materials, like all other things,
must be considered from the stand
point of economy, declares writer In
Vogue. There are wise and unwlse
economies, and today, when textiles
are being produced under the most diff
ficult conditions, and when it is impos-
sible to make fine fabrics at small ex-
pense, it is almost invariably wiser to
invest in thoroughly trustworthy stuffs.
A suit which will not survive a show
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
New Idea in Sports Apparel.

iently used for this purpose, the seams
necessary to join the ribbon strips be-
ing concealed by the overlapping
plaits.
The coat has been chriStened the
pony" coat, and in various forms it is
made part of many spring suits de-
veIoped in one fabric only. Sometimes
the coat reaches only to the hips and
Is open in front TO admit a gay-cOlored
vest or vestee, and again it is long
enough to be used as separate sports
coat. StraightneSs of line is it's inva-
riable rule.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
Let Them Do the WORRYING.

Amos J. Cummings and Ernest Jar
rold were once in a pilot-boat during
great storm. The former lay on
bunk, intently reading. The boat gave
fearful lurch, and careened until II
seemed that she must turn completely
over.
"This. is awful, Amos ~ said Jarrold.
I'm going to put on life preserver,
for the boat can't stand it many min
utes longer"
"Oh, keep quiet and let me read,
Mickeyl" said Cummings, never lifting
his eyes 1.-THE men on this boat draw
a regular salary to keep her afioat p
Saturday Evening Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
w,n IA. COPIED Natures Work.

Marble, in nature, owes its crystal
line structure 10 volcanic heat. But
Ingenious man uses heat TO counter
felt the volcanic rocks. By such means,
with suitable materials, he makes
bricks and crockery, which are arti-
fetal stones. The processes employed
in the manufacture of chinaware sre
merely Worship limitations of those
used In the laboratory Of nature.
Volcanic rock-granite. trap or what
not-is the very symbol of imperiSha-
bility; but the artificial stones (such
as brick and chinaware) produced by
the fusion of particles under the action
of heat are among the most enduring
of known substances.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
In the Matter of Ribbons.

No gaudy May pole is going to Guido
rs. apparently, IN the matter of rib
bons. states a New York fashion writ
err. Not only are these to be used ex-
tensiyeIy for trimming, but they are
now being tried out as the foundation
of the dress. One OF the srnartest of
Fifth avenue shops, for instance, has
been experimenting lately with tea
GOWNS which are nothing more than
wide. shimmering satin ribbons-of
course. of the most costly variety
beaten up in a whey of tulle and lace.
Another gown which has been attempt
Cd nv this fashionable designer is de-
butante dancing frock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
New Neck Effects.

High-necked arrangements are seen
upon a small proportion Of the new
model blouses, but a vast majority are
frankly open at the front though not
extraordinarily low. And some are
slightly low at the front and almost
to the shoulder points at the side.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
To Release Grain in Case of Fire.

An excellent suggestion for saving
wheat and other grain in country ele-
vators in the event Of fire has been
made by South Dakota builder. The
idea is simple. Each bin for grain is
provided with trapdoor in the outer
wall of the building, so arranged that
in case of fire the door could be pulled
open and the grain allowed to run out
on the ground.-Scientific American.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
o'REILLY MAKES LOVE BADLY, BUT WELL ENOUGH TO
WIN THE HEART OF ROSA

synopsDon Esteban varona Cuban planter hides his wealth
jewels well The hiding
Sebastian Estebans wife dies at
the birth of twins Esebn Rosa Don Esteban the
ayarcouS Donna
the hidden
Evangelna
risks
Evangelna Of daughter
Esteban
nd
has
n United States.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30

on way SWn hGWaFO-
from the city TO gaze over into that
hidden valley without feeling a pleas
urable surprise at finding 1t still there.
We are accustomed to think of perfect
beauty as unsubstantial, evanescent I.
but the Yumuri never changed, and in
that lay its SupremeSt wonder.
Through what had once been we'll
tended grounds, 0'Reilly made his way
10 sort of Sunken garden which. in
spite of neglect, still remained the
most charming nook upon the place !;
and there he sat down to wait for Rosa.
The hollow was effectually screened
from view by growth OF plantain,
palm, orange, and tamarind trees: over
the rocky walls ran . profuSion of
towering plants and vines; In the cen
ter OF the open space WAS an old well,
lis masonry curb all but crumbled
away.
When Rosa ar last appeared, 0'ReiIy
felt called upon TO tell her, somewhat
dizzily, that she was beyond doubt the
sweetest flower on all the Quinta de
EStehan, and since this somewhat hack
Reyed remark was the holdeSt speech
ne had ever made To her, she bluShed
pFettily, flashing him dimpled smile
Of mingled pleasure and surprise.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
Pile Fabrics san Used.

In view of the shortage of wool fab
RIGS expected next winter, it is thought
that the various pile fabrics viii be
very much used. Pushes and yelours
for coats are expected to be much in
demand and, Of course, fur coats for
those who can afford them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
Itching eurninn Skins.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrita-
tons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands.
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremacy effective. For
free samples address "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap rs, Ointment 25 and 50.-AdV.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
Looks Reasonable

Chureh-"They say drinking coffee
win keep people awake. Do you believe
itT Gotham-"Most assuredly / do.
That's the reason they serve it at q
dinner just before the speechesP
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Conservation.

What are you doing therew
Making over an old waist. War
work. 1t Is sin to lose a pin; 1t is
bad taste to waste waist Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
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The Zouave GirdIe.

The zouave girdle, made of wide rib
bon or of the material of the dress IT.
self, is becomingly draped feature of
novelty afternoon frocks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30
Precaution.

"Are you studying German?" "Yes,.
/ don't want any alien enemy to be able
to say things / can't understand"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30

All day she brooded, and by the time
evening came she had worked herself
into lch state of nerves that she
could eat no dinner. Some time during
the course of the evening a wild idea
came TO Isabel. Knowing that the man
ager would spend the night beneath
her roof, she planned to kill him. AT
nrst 1t seemed a simple thing to do
merely a matter of a dagger or pis-
tol, while he slept-but further thought
revealed appalling risks and difficult
ties, and she decided to wait. Poison
was far safer
constant brooding over the treasure
had long since affected Donna Isabel's
brain, and as a consequence she often
dreamed about it. She dreamed about
it again tonight, and, strangely enough.
her dreams were pleasant Sebastian
appeared, but for once he neither
cursed nor threatened her; and Este
ban, when he came, was again the
lover who had courted her in Ha-
cana. 1t was amazing, delightful.
Esteban and she were walking through
the grounds of the quinta and he was
telling her about his casks Of Spanish
sovereigns, about those boxes bound
with iron, about the gold and silver or
naments Of heavenly beauty and the
pearls as large as plums. AS he talked
Isabel felt herself grow hot and cold
with anticipation; she experienced
spasms of delight.
Then Of a sudden IsaberS whole
dream-world dissolved. She awoke, or
thought she did, at hearing her name
shouted. But although she underwent
the mental and the physical shock OF
being startled from slumber. although
she felt the first swift fright of per-
son aroused to strange surroundings,
she knew on the instant that she must
still be asleep: for everything about
her was dim and dark, the air was cold
and damp, wet grass rose to her knees.
Before she could half realize her con-
| dition she felt herself plunged into
space. She heard herself scream
hoarsely, fearfully, and knew, too late,
that she was indeed awake. Then
whirling chaos A sudden, binding
crash of lights and sounds Nothing
more
Esteban Varona sat until late hour
that night over letter which required
the utmost care in its composition. II
was written upon the thinnest of pa
per, and when 1t was finished the
writer inclOsed 1t in an envelope of the
same material. Esteban put the letter
in his pocket without addressing it.
Letting himself out into the night, he
took the path that led to the old
| sunken garden. He passed close by
| the well, and it's gaping mouth, only
half protected by the broken coping,
reminded him that he had promised
Rosa to cover it with planks. In its
present condition it was a menace to
animals, If not to human beings who
were unaware of its presence.
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organdie are to be seen, and these are
very smart and pleasing.

Color enters largely into the appeal
of organdie apparel, for many lovely
colors are to be had; American beauty
rose, watermelon red, shell pink, old
blue and light blue, lemon yellow and
a pleasing grass green are destined
without doubt TO be popular-much
more popular than white; and this is
not only true of dresses and blouses,
but OF neckwear besides.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-30

Lots of people are interested in the
man whose principle is for sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-10
RED CROSS REPORTS. April Proved Busy Month for Local
 Workers.

The May meeting of the members of Baltic Red Cross branch was held in the room in the town building Mon day evening. The attendance was Urge. The reports of tho different committees were read and accepted. The work committee raporEed the fol- lowing work done during April: 75 bandages 225 triangular bandages, 249 abdominal bandages, 100 gun wipes, 20 pillow cases. 12 comfort pillows. 19 face cloths, pairs of pajamas, hos : pital shirts, 9 comfort bags. 6 shot bags, ball bar1dages, eye bandages, 25 comfort bags.
 Knitted articles: S scarfs. il pairs of socks, pairs of wristlets, and 3 sweaters, making a total of 732 arti- cles for the month.
 The ladies of Hanover contribute 26 toward filling the comfort kits. The nuns at the academy also greatly as- sisted in this work Mrs John Woods and Mrs. Eliza Cote labored hard to secure such good results. The work ing committee greatly appreciates the assistance gwen bY their willing aides
 The Red Cross room is to he open this (Fridayl afternoon crofn , to and 7-S
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-10
PLAINFIELD
Order for Comfort Kits Promptly FiIled-llustrated Lecture, Also Ad- dress by Lieut.. Gov. Wilson for Red Cross Benefit.

A large order for comfort kits, sur gical dressings, bandages, etc., re- ceived the early part of the week by the local Red Cross chapter has been almost completed. A large number of women has been working afternoons and evenings to complete the requisi- tion. Much enthusiasm has been manifested and a great deal of work has been accomplished.
 The Red Cross rooms are to be opened Tuesday evenings instead of Wednesday, but are to be opened on Wednesday afternoons as before. They are to be open also Friday afternoon and evening
 For Red Cross Benefit.
 Rev. J. Hull of St. Paups church is to give an illustrated lecture for the lbenefit of the Red Gross May 24th Hon. Clifford B. Wilson, lieutenant l governor of Connecticut, will speak here for the benefit of the Red Cross Since MT. Wilson is one of the best known men in the state, not only be- | ing lieutenant bovernor but mayor of Bridgeport, his coming will be of great interest to people in this village and surrounding places. British War Relief $2,3s7. l The weekly report of the British American war relief fund is as fol- lows; Amount previously acknow- l ledged, $2,397.35; amount collected ir i Plainfield to week ending May 4th | $1320; amount collected in Jewett City, $6; total amount collected, s. 39S!55. Collectors for this week will be Thomas Parkinson and Zeck TetloW in Plainf1eld and James Hewitson oi Jewett City.
 Motored to Quincy.
 Misses Alice Bradford and Heller Gallup, MT. and Mrs. Walter Lathrop Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Barwick ant John Gallup motored to Quincy, Mass. Tuesday They returned "Wednesday | afternoon.
 The three basketball trophies WoI by this years basketball team O
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-10
AID SOCIETY
Holds Annual Meeting at the Baptist
 Church.

The Ladies Aid society of the Bap- tlst church held it's annual meeting in the church parlors Thursday after noon. The officers elected were: President, Miss Ida T. Foster; vice president, Mrs. G. H. Prior; secretary, Miss Alice A. Brown; treasurer, Mrs. c. F. Gardner: work committee, Mrs. Emma Raney, Mrs. Esther Fitch, Mrs. J. E. Phillips, Mrs. A. E. Ray, Miss Ruby Thornton; programme commit tee, Mrs. Edward Raney, Mrs. John Mclean; flower committee, Mrs. E. c. Wilcox; solicitors. Mrs C. D. Bab- cock, Mrs. Nelbert Myott, Miss Mabel McBroone; directresses, Mrs. John Perkins, Miss Ruby Thornton, Mrs. E. M. Gray. Mrs. Charles Armstrong, Mrs. Nelbert Myott. Mrs. N. J. Bab- cock, Miss Mabel MeBroome. Mrs T E. Phillips, Mrs. M D. Fuller, Mrs A. D. Tripp, Miss Alice A. Brown, Mrs Emma Raney.
 The general committee for the meet ing of the yearly association was ap- pointed and is Mrs C. F. Gardner Mrs. B. M. Swift and Mrs. Edward Raney under the direction of the pres ident.
 The hostess. Mrs. Francis Camp bell. was assisted by Mrs. J. E. Phil lips, MrS. A. M. BfOWn, Mrs. EdW l Raney, Mrs. B. c. Wilcox Mrs. N. J Babcock and Mrs. B. R. Gardner. Infants Burial. l Undertaken E. E. Gilbert was ir charge of the burial of the six weeks
 old son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Le. i Breck, on Thursday The burial wa:
 ill St. Thomas cemetery, Voluntown
 Tanning Prize Exhibit in Worcester l Schools.
 Announcement has been made fl the Worcester public schools of thu 1918 exhibit of home industries, gar dening, cooking, sewing and manua training, to be held in Mechanics halil
 Worcester, Friday. Sept. 13. from 7.3 to D. n.. and Saturday, Sept. 14. iron a. m. to g D. m.. in competition fo the David Hale Tanning prizes. Tn,
 prize money, $500, has been given {,
 be used for the permanent decoration
 Of the school buildings or rooms ant
 each purchase is to be inscribed Fan hing Prize 1918"
 Mrs. Francis Campbell entertain
 the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptis church in the church parlors this aft ernOon,