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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
PRAYING for a Miracle.

Thomas A. Mott, superintendent of
the city schools at Seymour, tells the
story of little girl who had been
taught to believe in miracles. One
night, following hard examination at
school, she went to her room and be-
fore climbing into bed she offered her
customary prayer. Her mother was
standing near add was surprised when
the girl prayed: "Please make Bos-
ton the capital of Maine" When the
prayer was finished her mother asked
her why she wanted Boston the capital
of Maine.
well, mother" she replied, 81 wrote
II down on my examination paper that
way this afternoon, and want to have
II correct. "-Indianapo News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Human Machinery.

We have headaches and colds, not
at all realizing our body is in need
of some good, pure oxygen.
Mechanics take much better care Of
their machinery than they do of their
own bodies. They know that unless
the machine is cleaned. oiled and rest
ed occasionally ii will not run prop
erly. How often do they think Of the
importance of caring for their human
machinery? They run 1t at the high
est tension, feed 1t on stale air and
improper food and then become sur
prised if it runs down.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25

the moment was Dainstakingly manu-
featuring a huge black cigar for him
self out of some purloined tobacco.
prfcked up his ears at the mention of
Branch's name and now edged closer
exclaiming:
"Caramba There's hero for you.
Meester Branch is tie bravest man
ever seen. Our people call him 'El
Demonio'. -
O'Reilly jerked his head toward the
Cuban. "You see? He's made the hit
of his life, and yet he resents it. My
nerves are frayed out. I've argued N.Y.
self hoarse, but he misconstrues every
thing | say. wish you'd convince him
that he has chance to get well it
might alter his disposition. If some
thing doesn't alter it I'll be court-mar
tailed for shooting a man in his sleep
and I'll hit him right in the middle, no
matter how slim he is" O'Reilly COM
pressed his lips firmly.
The assistant, who had finished roll
ing his cigar, now lighted it and re-
peated: "Yes, sir, Meestar Branch is
the bravest' man / ever seen. You re-
member that first battle, Ell? Those
Spaniards seen him comm and threw
down their guns and beat it. / laugh
to skill myself that day."
Jacket" was at once the youngest
and the most profane member of Colo
mel Lopez's entire command. The most
shocking oaths fell from his beard
less lips whenever he opened them to
speak English, and O'Reilly's efforts to
break the boy of the habit proved quite
unavailing.
This Camagueyan boy was a char
acter. He was perhaps sixteen, and
small for his age-a mere child, in
fact. Nevertheless. he was seasoned
veteran, and his American camp-mates
had grown exceedingly fond of him. He
was pretty, graceful youngster; his
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
seIalan Queen Visits HOSPITAL.

There is never day when the
queen of Belgium does not visit the
hospitals and comfort the wounded
at the front. She encourages all am
bilious among the soldiers and has
organized a symphony orchestra for
their entertainment" A cablegram
says:
paul Ginisty, of the Petit Partisan,
just visited Belgian school at the
front where 600 little war victims find
refuge. These children have suffered
greatly and everything is done to make
them happy The hours of work are
arranged in accordance with their
years In the dormitories on each bed
is hung a gas mask.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Africa,s Bio Formulation.

Nearly one-fourth of the earth's land
surface is comprised within the CONT.
nent of Africa. and it is as far around
the coast of Africa as 1t is around the
world. Every eighth person of the
worlds population lives in the Dark
Continent. The blacks double their
number every 40 years and the whites
every so years. There are 843 Ian
guages and dialects spoken among the
them written. One area in Africa un-
occupied by missionaries is three times
the size Of Ohio. Throughout Africa
there is one missionary for every 1885,
COO souls.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25

put upon him; ard she did not wish TO
put his threats to the rest. Once Rosa
saw him. on her way TO buy few
centavos' worth of sweet potatoes; he
was huddled in his victoria, a huge
bladder of flesh, and he rode the
streets deaf TO the plants of starving
children, blind 10 the misery OF be-
seeching mothers. Rosa shrank into
q doorway and drew her tattered shawl
closer over her face for fear Don Ma
rio might recognize in this misshapen
body and in these pinched. discolored
features the beauteous blossom he had
craved.
Nor did she forget Colonel Cobo. The
mans memory haunted her, asleep and
awake; of him she was most desperate
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
U. s. Insures Fiohters.

In all our war measures and activi-
ties there is nothing wiser, better and
fraught with more good to our fighting
men and the nation than our soldier
and sailor insurance. Members of the
military and naval forces of the United
States for whose benefit the insurance
was established are avalling them
selves of it. More than 2,0O0,000 men,
bers of Americas fghtinc Eorces are
now insured by the government for
more than SIG, 5OO,OOOO0O by the Unit
ed States government.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
ROSA AND HER TWO COMPANIONS FACE DEATH FROM
STARVATION OR DISEASE

synoPsDon Esteban Varona, rich Cuban hides his
money and jewels and the hiding when he
the other
mother OF the Varona twnsEsteban vany for
the hidden OReiy loves
and is loved by Rosa Donna Isabel old well
while walking her the Cuban
nsurreos discovered he fee ORey
IN New York business letter Rosa telling of her peril
and he starts Cuba Pano ~ the Varona
Spanish guerrilla their hiding Esteban absent returns
Just in time Rosa Oe efforts reach Rosa fruit
less and he compelled authorities Cuba
Eean fierce fight
with Spanish soldiers Esteban badly wounded
unable his back his
with forced
Matanzas OReiy Cuba with
Norine
services the Cuban
Cuban officers that both Esteban
refuses abandon the
the forces of eneralG the Cuban
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Honorarx ARMY Promotion.

Brevet is a French word. meaning
commission or warrant. In military
usage it gives an officer higher NOM
inal rank than the one for which he
receives pay. 1t is an honorary pro-
motion. The first time 1T was used In
the United States army was In 1912
when Capt. Zachary Taylor, who aft
erward became president, was made
major by brevet for his brave defense
Of Fort Harrison against the Indians,
near Terre Haute.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
In Advance Of His Ans.

The name of Bacon has been sur
rounded in England by legendary tales
Of black magic and witchcraft. There
are songs about him, and he has al
ways been figure Of mystery, even
to his modern interpreters. "Friar
Wizard" as he was called, knew too
much for his age. He wrote extensive
studies on the construction Of tele-
scopes. The first mention Of gunpow-
der is found in his books, and 1t was
be who suggested its use for purposes
of warfare.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
rr,,lx Remarkable Record.

A wonderful matrimonial record was
that of a certain John Watson of San
Francisco. This ''juggler of hearts"
became acquainted with the eight
daughters of a brewer resident in FRS
co. Within q year he had gone through
a form of marriage with each of the
eight sisters. and had succeeded in de-
with their dowries.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
On Peacemakino.

For a nation to make peace only be-
cause IT is tired of war, and, as 1t were,
in order just to take breath, is In d.
rect subversion of the end and object
Of the war which was its sole justifca-
ticn. 'ris like q poor waysore foot
traveller getting up behind coach that
Is going the contrary way to his
Coleridge lin 1SO5j.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
cuticura complexlons.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment IS needed to make
the complexion clear, scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free sam
pies address "Cuticura, Dept. X, Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Papyrus still Grows.

When Egypt was overrun with war.
ike races, there was little interest In
literature, and the papyrus plant that
grew beside the Nile died out for lack
of cultivation. It Is still found. how.
ever, in marshy ground bordering riv
ers In Syria, Sicily and other places.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Ponce MarveIoua Rohes.

Etiquette compels the Pope to wear
different garments each day. and most
of them are ornamented with rare
gems, whilst his state robes, like the
'.cappa magma" literally CLEAN from
top to bottom with gold and precious
stones.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Plain to View.

1T is all nonsense to tell you that
this clock will last lifetime"
"Why SOP"
Because you can see for ourself
that its hours are numbered"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Power of eentIeness.

Kindness pays. Boiled potatoes"
saws an authority on culinary matters,
eare ever so much better if they are
gently boiled. New York Telegraph.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
Same Home.

Father want my daughter to
have as good a home after marriage
as she had before.
Suitor-I want her to have the
same.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25

Bontanists have found that Alpine
plants which push their way through
the snow do 50 by breathing T,ore
rapidly than normally tc saai rate heat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
In the Crush.

y Rugged a girl rather tightly the
other night and crushed some inpor1
ed cigarettes" Yours or hers7"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25

Mexico's first woman aviator, Mrs.
Enedina Monroy, has Joined the gov
eminent flying corps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
All Depends on Reserve.

But since there remains no doubt
that decisive attack is the very key
stone of battle, all other actions
which make up a battle must be ell
visaged, considered, organized, pro-
vided with forces in the measure in
which they will prepare, facilitate, and
guarantee development of decisive
attack characterized by it's mass, its
surprise, its speed, and for which, in
consequence, it is essential that there
shall be the maximum reserve force
possible of troops of maneuver.
"The reserve-that is to say, the
prepared bludgeon-is organized and
kept carefully instructed to execute
the single act of battle from which re-
suits are expected-namely, the de-
cisive attack.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
No Victory in Defense.

Our first axiom must be that to
achieve its object battle must not be
purely defensive. A purely defensive
battle, even well conducted, does not
result in victor and vanquished. 1t
is simply game that must be begun
over again.
From this it is an obvious corollary
that an offensive, whether started at
the beginning of an action o. whether
it follows the defensive, can only give
results, and, in consequence, must al
ways be adopted at the finish.
ITO maintain our position is not
synonymous with being victorious and
even prepares for defeat. If we re-
main where we are and do not bass to
the offensive to fix the direction of at
tack, to guard against the plars of the
enemy, and prevent him from carrying
out the same .maneuver, we must I'M
dertake to carry on and sustain numer-
GUS combats, each with determined
aim
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
surprise, Mass and Speed.

Reserves must be husbanded with
the most extreme parSimony so that
the bludgeon may be strong enough to
make the blow as violent as possible.
Let loose at the finish, without any
lurking idea of saving them, with a
well thought out plan for winning the
battle at point chosen and deter
mined, reserves are thrown in all to-
gether in an action surprising in VIC
lence and energy all other phases of
battle, an action with proper charac
teristics-surprise mass, and speed.
All our forces really participate, either
by preparing it or by carrying it out.
''In this, our supreme aim, we must
not be deceived by appearances. Al
though theory fails when applied by
feeble hands and when accessories OBJ
scure the main principle, history and
reason show us that in battle there is
a single argument which is worth while
namely, decisive attack, which is
alone capable of assuring the desired
result-the overthrow of the adver-
sary."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25
RESERVES TO WIN
THE BIG BATTLE
General Foch Says Offensive Is
Necessary for Victory.
SURPRISE, MASS AND SPEED
Final Attack With These Characterize
tics, by Troops Carefully Prepared
and The, Thrown In Without
Regard to Losses.

London.-Battles can be won in the
end only by the army which takes the
offensive. This is the significant dec
laration made by General Foch. COM
mander in chief of the allies, in an
article contributed by him to the week
ly journal, the Field, in which he dis
cusses the problem Of the soldier and
the way to victory.
Modern warfare, to arrive at its
end and to impose its will on the en-
envy" General Foch says, recognizes
only one means-de3truction of the
enemy's organized forces.
WAR undertakes and prepares this
destruction by battle, which brings
about the overthrow Of the adversary.
DISCREPANCIES his command, destroys his
discipline, and utilities his units as
far as their fighting power is con-
cerned
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25

Ia Msnn n ala Old pistols, curios etc bought
IIIIlI&Il KHtlIiN Good prices paid. Write what you
thGt&u ttVtSO have. GratxmAehsr, nukuonAgo, via
IA FEMYC Watson =. Coleman, Wash
PH RW u ington DC. Books free High
N ] E@hv ~ sat references. Best results.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-06-25

will reduce chem and leave no blemishes.
Stops lameness promptly. Does not bis
ter or remove the hair, and horse can be
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ABSORBING. JR.. for mankind the snt.eptie
iniment for Bols Bruises Sores. SwelnRs vscosc yeins
Aays Pain and Inflammation. Price Is borte az drug.
Eisu or delivered. WIN tell you more ifyou write.
RF.YoUNe. PD.F r, $40 Isnps 81. Springfield. Macs.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21
Risks His Life to Save WoIfhound From Icy River

kEW Nptk-"Ry goIy! That's n fine specimen Of dog" exclaimed PATROL
~ mar Mccarthy "A a wonhound troted up and down in front If the Penn.
sylyanin ferry house at Curtlandt street. The bIuccoat addressed the remark
Joseph Cane. "A Staten Island ship
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

In plaits or folds or tucks or anything
that will take up material not abso-
lutely needed and they are from one
and n half To two yards wide.
Aprons have always been interest
ing they nre of so many kinds and
proclaim so plainly that they are In.
tended for real use In substantial ac-
t~ivitlcs or are merely decorative and
trivial. But times have changed with
aprons, and nov the most wear.resist-
ing and useful of them are required to
look well, To possess style us well as
strength. Necessity and patriotism
have given the apron n boost. and now
we have Service aprons" and "bunga-
low aprons" shapcly and neat. worn
by women who are doing things for
themselves and others which others
used to do for them.
Some of the bungalow aprons made
Of plain pcrcale or chambray In all the
light colors, pink. lavender, tan.
maize, blue, green and rose, with col
lars and cuffs of lowered c%rctonnc.,
ought to be rechristencd. they are so
gay and pretty. They deserve &c be
called bungalow frocks Mt least and
perhaps that IL exactly what they are.
A service apron for everyday house
wear Is shown in the picture. made Of
plaid percale with plain white cuffs
and collars. II has long sleeves. Many
Of the goodlooking aprons for house
work are made Of plain percale or
-. t. -t-ta -tt-
cuffs and belts. Usually the sleeves
are thrcc-quartcr length. They are
designed to be easily Numbered, aud
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

The time has comet Is here this
mlnutc-to consider the tailored suit
for spring. II Is an agreeable duty
because the season has In store some
happy surprises for us in novel trim.
ming Ideas and In ingenious comblna.
lions of cloth and silk. Designers have
been asked to conserve wool and have
responded in n way To reflect honor on
themselves by furnishing models that
use little cloth but are so clcverly de-
signed, with such attention to good
lines and so much originality in finish,
that We may give thanks for the neces-
sity which mothered such fine inven-
tons. Make up your mind to have a
s~prightly suit for spring; because this
years suit has characteristics all Its
own.
Among them are n he mentioned
the Introduction Of vests which are
made of silk, brocade, crepe, piquc and
of plain fabrics handsomely embroId.
cred. Somewhere at the front-the
sides Of the Goa may barely meet, or
just fail to, they are held togeth-
er by n or two link buttons. In
other models fronts are u away like
Il mans dress coat leaving an expansc
of handsome waist coat 10 entlcc the
eye. White cloth collars and cuffs.
with collars heightened into rcvcrs are
another feature that add TO the nj.
trnctivcncss of spring suits and they
belong TO nm attractive class which
Includes suits with collars. rcvcrs and
cuffs Of figured or plain silk.
Narrow braid and small buttons "n.
pear In coats not otherwise decorated.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

a safe haven for those who sought to escape the rlgors of shoycing snow.
Dan, tighter of policemen, vas ticrr, and, witnesses saith, was cursing
certain persons named Wilson, Hoover. and McAdoo in n . uncertain terms
He rCvled them individually and collectively in rare words. Albert Smith,
fresh from victory, put the conealongs upon Dan and he landed in the
federal building.
They had got the search Of him JUST as far rs n bottle Of hcroin when
Dan cut loose. My but he cut loose! In Il flash Il food If red blood was
Dan Is all fists in "A fight except his wooIsmcns boots hobnancd. 1t
wns right brisk! when they punN 100 plus $40 pounds N Of Dams form he
wore more bracelets than n queen and was Sorming with his mouth
Down At Harrison street, where they booked him on Il collection of
charges they searched him again and he tried to whip some more policemen.
Dan shed cocaine, hcroin. bottles of mysterious liquid and some unidentified
collection of drugs as the skies shed snow.
Dan was the only IN thcrahout that wasn't damaged much.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

and ingenious cutting rcdccmS the
plnincst suits from being uulntcrcSt.
ing. A suit Of this character Is shown
In the picture, of serge bound with
silk braid, Its lines are trim and
graceful, the Coa original In cut and
nf medium length many are shorter
and few longer, The fronts Just meet
nj the walstllne fastening with II link
button there.
skirts might he disposed Of very
'"lcliy by describing them merely ms
n. They do not indulge themselves
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

II sun" I" one knew or SUSPECTED. There wasn't any task too hard nor
weather 10" isagre'ahl aud fr weeks the grocery man valued the services
of a cheerful worker
Miss Iarit"n seemed somewhat surprised that anyone should be
curious ito know just why she preferred to Ice II boy.
why, raj make much more money nS II boy" she said thrustng hands
In trousers pockets. Her Vore Is deep aud FULL with II Pleasing, sonorous
quality.
~ "t MISS InrIiun is expert in the mysteries of cylinders, tranSmhSsions
and other automobl" complications.
i wouldn't h" here, either. II It wasn't for some Of my friends who knew
the well. II is probable they tipped OFT the police. Wcl-" and Frances
smiled and there va pudr in her success. She had her hair ut in tho latest
nod and coubci straight back in the manner affected by high school lads.
"Oh, yes, my parents know uI about it," she said as unconccrnel as IL
her cSCaIade We're an everyday matter
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

tNTV IT muCh nCtIOn. Albert Smith,
special officer for the Rock Island, who
took Dan in tow in lllnky Dink's port
of call. weighs 600 pounds. Also OPP
c%ratlve Swccpc weighs $40, and is
agile, yet ban Yates himself is no
slunch. about @ feet 3.
II was AIS busy day. He had
just turned In n report on Il cache of
Iarrcled booze, and the revenue depart
mcnt had made the guilty mar pay
5000 revenue and penalty after dig
ging the stun up. Now. Hluky's was
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21
"Refned Gentleman Escorts" Available in Gotham

NEW YoRK.-Add to the list of uncommon professions that Of the Retired
~ Gentleman Escort. Ladies' or gentlemen escorted to the thcHtcr. business
or sightscsing ExcsIlent rcfcrcnccs: Lates reasonnLIc: II nnyLody has
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

the dog reached the end Of the slip hard pressed by Cane. IIasty decision
between IcaUing for the boat and falling mo his pursuars hands m neccs-
snry, and the log chose the former course. The leap fcls short however m
the boat drew ct, leaving the dog standing On a cake of ice in the water.
Seeing the animals plight. the Chiugos captain stopped his boat and
backed up. 4 droklund laSsuei the dog hut the latter wrrsod out Of the
Moose. A crowd gathered and watched the dog struggling in the water amid
the Ice After desperate efforts he reached the end Of the slip .nk and
paved al IT, yalnly trying to climb. Cane wen on on the top of the rack,
dropped between the piles and pulled the dog ot Of the water.
Climbing with great difficulty Ia the top Of the slippery rack, Cane swung
the big dog to his shoulders and, amid ycHs OF approval from the folk OF
boat and shore, slowly reuaced his steps.
The dog was taken to the house of Engine No G at l3 Liberty street to
swait his owner. ON his collar was "A French license tag with the inscription:
"T n. Planter, Hotel Bristol, Paris.
The dog was emuGated, indicating that he had been without food many
days
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

Cane, n friend of the patrolmun,
has deep regard for his opinions.
"Well, Mae" said he, III YOU think
the dogs II good one, he's worth hay
ing"
SO Cane ran for the dog and the
dog ran for the ferry house. Down the
pier they went, lodging In ana ont
among trucks aud motorcars. The fer.
ry boat Chicago was just pulling out.
She was only q yard or two away when
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21

SNNTN- TNUT TlN NUTItr U~INCONrtru net
To- hr muSqucrading.
Frances has the appearance of n
ruddy-Chrokrd Toy of fourteen years.
No one would think Of calling her
Miss Frances" as she stands there
In Il nut'y brown suit, stylish shoes
and jaunty soft hat tipped rakishly
up ON n" side.
And for Il year no one ever did
know. Frances walked the streets Of
the city as an crrand boy, She worked
in II grocery owned by Il. i. Workman,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-21
Gales of GOTHAM
;l=ll'l ndlo,tlh1 q {; CITIES
Chicago's Battling Dan Loves a Fight and Gets Two

CHlcAGo-Dan Yates, n % address. makes n speciality If fighting policemen.
~ II there Is anything In particular that Dan loves II is q maui II copper.
Ihey didn't know that up in Hinton g. ClnLnngh,s office and therehy hangs a