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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
The Magnificent Ambersons
By BOOTH HARRINGTON
pouaes Company 4
81 beg your pardon. "

Il beg your pardon"
'Your grandson" ANDERSON ex-
planned. HE was inclined to melan-
choly this morning, but seemed jolly
enough just now when they passed
u.s."
What was he melancholy aboutf
Not getting remorseful about all the
money he's spent at college, was hep"
The Major chuckled feebly, but with
sufficient grimness. 81 wonder what
he thinks I'm made Of" he concluded
ENORMOUSLY.
"Gold," his son suggested, adding
gently, sand he's right about part of
you, father"
what part?"
"Your heart"
The Major laughed ruefully. II sup
pose that may account for how heavy
1t feels, sometimes, nowadays. This
town seems to be rolling right over
that old heart you mentioned, George
rolling over it and burying it under !
When think of those devilish work
men digging up my lawn. yelling
around my house"
"Never mind, father. Don't think of
it. When things are nuisance it's a
good idea not to keep remembering
'em."
81 try not to-" the old gentleman
murmured. 81 try to keep remember
ing that 1 won't be remembering any
thing very long" And, somehow con-
WINGED that this thought was mirth-
full one, he laughed loudly and slapped
his knee. "Not so very long now. my
boy" he chuckled, continuing to echo
his own amusement. "NOt SO very
long. Not so very longl"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
Humorous Lapses.

Not every commencement speaker
has said precisely what he wished %
say to the young people before him.
One was tripped by most unhappy
lapsus linguae at young ladies' semi
nary.
He meant to say: But I
have talked too long, and do
not wish to speak to weary
benches" Instead of which he said
s'beery wenches." Thereby reminding
us of Tutor Spooner of Oxford. who
thus addressed a meeting of farmers:
at is gratifying TO me to behold so
many tons of soil"
But a university lecturer lately
matched these infelicities when he
said: "Tm not going to talk .rery
long. but if you get what I'm going 20
say in your heads you'll have the
whole thing in nutshell"
There's many a true word spoken in
jest
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
DADDY,}
lfAIRY TALE e
IyfARY G(AI1AM BONNER
o. Re AUTHOR
THE OPERA GLASSES.

"Hello, other end" said one end of
the opera glasses.
Hello, other end" answered the
end that had been spoken to.
Il can make things look so far, far
away" said the end which had spoken
first, which we will call Tiny View.
81 can make things look so very
near" said the other end, which we
will call Big View.
81 can make things look so funny
and SMALL" said Tiny View.
But I can make things look so near
and so large" said Big View.
Il like my part better" said Tiny
View. ut is more interesting not to
be able TO see things so near. They
look more mysterious at a distance"
Il don't know that / agree with
you," said Big View.
'Why not?" asked Tiny View.
"You would hardly expect me to,
would you?" asked Big View.
Il don't see why" said Tiny View.
You wouldn't want to be in my
place, would yOu?" asked Big View.
"Oh, no, certainly not" said Tiny
View.
,"Well, there you have it," said Big
View.
"Have what?' asked Tiny View.
you like your way because it is
your way and because you are used
TO it," said Big View. land l like
my way because l am used to it. That's
the way we are"
II see," said Tiny View.
"What fun 1 do have at the theater
or at the OPERA" said Big View.
81 have a good time. too" said Tiny
View, "for children like to look through
me and they like to say, 'Oh, how fun
ny the stage looks, and the people
look so small, and everything looks so
far, far away 1t gives them quite
different idea of the stage and the
people acting"
"Of course it does" said Big View.
swell, like the work have to do. l
like TO make things seem near at
hand, to make them stand out clear
and plain"
But when things are far away, isn't
it wrong to make them look nearT
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

swept onward into minuteness-a mere
white sDeck-and then out of sight.
George was undoubtedly impressed
Your father does know how to drive
some" the dashing exhibition forced
him to admit "Of course Pendennis
isn't as young as he was, and / don't
care 10 push him too hard. Well. /
enjoyed part of that lunch today quite
lot, Lucy"
The salad?"
NO. Your whispering to me-"
George checked Pendennis to a walk.
Whereupon Lucy protested quickly:
"oh. don'tl"
"Why?'
Il know when you make him walk
itsSo you can give all your attention
to-to proposing to me again"
And as she turned a face Of exag-
gerated color to him, "By the Lord
but you're a little witchI'' George
cried.
George. do let Pendennis trot
again :"
Il won't!"
She clucked to the horse. sect up,
Pendennis! Trotl Go onl Com
mencei"
Pendennis paid no attention; she
meant nothing to him, and George
laughed at her fondly. "You are the
prettiest thing in this world, Lucy !" he
exclaimed. "Are you going to drop the
almost and say we're really engagedi"
"Oh, not for years So there's the
answer, and let's trot again."
But George was persistent; more
over, he had become serious during
the last minute or two. 81 want to
know" he said. 81 really mean it,"
Lets don't be serious, George" she
begged him hopefully. Lets talk of
something pleasant"
He was a little offended. "Then it
isn't pleasant for you to know that /
want to marry your"
At this she became as serious as he
could have asked; she looked down,
and her lip quivered like that of a
child about to cry. Suddenly she put
her hand upon one of his for just an
instant. and then withdrew it.
Lucy" he said huskily. Dear.
what's the matter? You look as if
you were going to cry"
Her eyelids fiickered, and then she
looked up at him with a sad gravity,
tears seeming just at the poise. zone
reasons because / have a feeling that
it's never going to be-" !.
"Why?"
Its just a feeling"
"You haven't any reason or"
ITS just feeling"
swell, if that's ALL" George said
treasured, and laughing confidently, 81
guess won't be very much troubled =
But at once he became serious again.
adopting the tone of argument. Don't
you care enough about me to marry
me?"
She looked down again. pathetically
troubled. Yes"
swell, then, why in the world won't
you drop the 'almostT"
Her distress increased. Everything
| is--everything-"
what about 'everything|
Everything is $3.50 unsettled"
And at that he uttered an exclama
ton of impotence. IF you aren't
the queerest girl! What is 'un
| settled?"
swell, for one thing" she said, able
TO smile at his vehemence. "you
haven't settled on anything to do. Al
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

a mistake, though. Your mother said
as not to spoil commencement for you.
She rather feared you'd be upset"
Upset! oh, my Lord, l should think
l would be upset! He's in his second
childhood"
"Well, l thought, myself, 1t was a
mistake. l wanted him to put up an
apartment building instead of these
houses"
IAN apartment building! Here?"
"Yes; that was my idea"
George struck his hands together de-
Spairingly. can apartment house oh,
my Lord -
Don't worry Your grandfather
wouldn't listen to me, but he'll wish he
had, some day. He sticks II out that
apartment houses will never do in a
town OF this type, and when | pointed
out TO him that dozen or so of 'em
already are doing. he claimed it was
just the novelty. and that they'd all be
empty as soon as people got used to
'em. So he's putting up these houses"
as he getting miserly In his old
age?"
Hardly! Look what he gave Syd-
ney and Ameliar -
Il don't mean he's a miser. of
course" said George. But why on
earth didn't he sell something or other
rather than do a thing like this?"
"As matter of fact" Anderson re-
turned coolly. II believe he has sold
something or other. from time to
time"
Il suppose you're joking-or trying
tot"
That's the best way to look at it."
Anderson said amiably. Take the
whole thing as joke-and In the
meantime, il you haven't had your
breakfast"
Il haven'tP
Then if were you I'd go In and get
some. And'-paused, becoming seri-
GUS "and IL l were you wouldn't
say anything to your grandfather
about this"
Il don't think 1 could trust myself
to speak TO him about it," said George.
Il want TO treat him respectfully, be.
cause he is my grandfather, but don't
believe l could if l talked TO him about
such thing as thiSl''
And with a gesture of despair, plain
ly signifying that all too soon after
leaving bright college years behind
him he had entered into the full
tragedy of life, George turned bitterly
upon his heel and went into the house
for his breakfast,
His uncle. with his head whimsically
upon one side. gazed after him not al
together unsympathetically Being a
philosopher he was not surprised. that
afternoon. In the course of a drive he
took in the old carriage with the Ma
jor. when George was encountered
upon the highway flashing along in his
runabout with Lucy beside him and
Pendennis doing better than three
minutes.
He seems 10 have recovered" Am
berson semsrSed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
"ChiIdren Like to Look"

asked Tiny View. isn't that the least
bit deceitfulY"
"Of course not" said Big View an
grily.
"Oh, i didn't mean to annoy you"
said Tiny View. 81 was only asking a
question"
1T is no more deceitful than for
you to make them see things far
away"
Il suppose that is So" said Tiny
View. 81 hadn't thought about it
that way before"
you hadn't looked into the matter
closely enough" laughed Big View
We'll" said Tiny View, "we're each
rather clever in our own way. You
can make things near which aren't
and l can make things look far away
which aren't so far off at ALL
"We're not clever" said Big View.
"Who is clever then, if we aren't?"
asked Tiny View.
1.-The one who made u.s." said Big
View.
"Well, the one who made us must
have seen that we were going to do
our work properly and were the sort
of things he could employ
ITO be sure" agreed Big View.
''That is what we do, and what we
must always do-Our wOrk-prOperly."
1--WE do have such a good time."
said Tiny View.
"That's why we should do Our work
WELL" said Big View. 1--WE should
show that we are grateful"
"We'n always be friends, won't we?"
asked Tiny View.
"Of course we WILL said Big View.
II remember seeing beautiful
dance once" said Tiny View, "and all
the little tiny creatures dancing were
so lovely"
Il remember that lovely dance"
said Big View, "but all the creatures
l saw were quite, quite large"
"Ha, ha," said Tiny View, 1--WE were
looking at it from different ends, for
we are different, aren't WEI"
''To be sure" said Big View, but
we're both lucky, for we're taken to
theaters and operas and we see the
great singers and dancers and actors
and actresses and give folks great
treats-sO they can look at things In
Two most interesting ways with the
aid Of their own perfectly good eyes
And also by moving us to focus US Just
right"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

least if you have you've never spoken
of it,"
AS she spoke she gave him the
quickest possible side glance of hope
full scrutiny; then looked away. not
happily Surprise and dispIeasure
were Intentionally visible upon the
countenance of her companion; and
he permitted significant period of
silence to elapse before making any
response. Lucy" he said finally, with
cold dignity, haven't you perfectly
well understood that / don't mean to
go into business or adopt profess
sionY'
II wasn't quite sure" she said
gently. Il really didn't know-quite. :"
'Then of course it's time / did tell
you. You know yourself there are a
lot of people In the East-in. the South
too, for that matter-that don't think
we've got any particular family or po-
sition or culture in this part of the
country. There were one or two in
my crowd at college; their families
had lived on their income for three
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
OLD BELIEF CALLED SILLY |
Idea, Long Held, That Pearls Decay
if Not Worn Is Ridiculed
by Expert.

Pearls abound in romance, and ro'
nance abounds in fiction. This fact
was strikiDgly brought to light by a
full page advertisement of Hurcomb's,
London auctioneer who does large
business among the British nobility,
published recently in the London
Times. Hurcomb chats Familiarity with
his prospective customers about fact
and fiction in the business of buying
and selling jewels and plate. This
paragraph he quotes from weekly
paper which has the largest circula-
ton Of any religious newspaper in the
world"
"SOme family heirloomS of great
historic value had to be inspected.
visit was paid by the solicitors to a
bank, where various tin boxes were
deposited in strong room. One of
these tin boxes contained lovely
pearl necklace. On being opened,
however, it was found that after
many years the pearls were. discol-
ored, and in some cases had crum-
bled to dust. A specialist said If they
had been occasionally brought to the
light and had been worn, they would
have been in as good condition as
when they were deposited in the
strong room Of the bank. What les
son it conveys of the folly and error
of boarding our possessions! God
wants us not to bury our talents any
more than our treasures. They viii
sink into atrophy by non-use."
Hurcomb comments that the ed
itors should have exercised more
care than to insert such utter rub
bish."
Being a specialist" he says, Il re-
neat that the statement is all rubbish,
every bit of it, although | agree with
the application"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

generations, and they never dreamed
there was anybody in their class out
here. / had to show them a thing or
two, right at the start, and | guess
they won't forget it! Well, | think
it's time all their sort found out that
three generations can mean just as
much out here as anywhere else"
"But what are you going to do.
George?" she cried.
Georges earnestness surpassed
hers; he had become flushed and his
breathing was emotional II expect
to live an honorable life" he said. Il
expect to contribute my share to chart
ties. and TO take part in-in move
mentS"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
Perhaps Snakes Couldn't Get There

Why are there no snakes in Ire
land? The answer is; Because
snakes had their cradle elsewhere and
couldn't cross the Irish sea. They
originated, apparently, in Asia and
spread easily over Europe, and got
across in considerable numbers into
Great Britain. by aid of now sub
merged "land bridge" but the Irish
sea was too deep for that kind Of
bridge. and so snakes and loads never
reached the Emerald isle, and few
reptiles of any kind succeeded in get
ting there. 1t is an old saying that
"God is good TO the Ifish."-Chicago
American.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
EVERYTHING IS $3.50 UNSETTLED

other
a
himself magnificent mansion Midland City had ever
When
could Wilbur
youthful
a
most a in
he had
and they had been engaged when Isabel threw him because of
is family
He
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
Hollow Concrete,

According to the Bruckenbau, this
production of hollow concrete bodies
completely Enclosed, which has hither-
10 only been possible within certain
limits, is made easier by the new pat
ent system of Stefan Robin of Munich.
who proposes to inclose a block of ice
of the required shape in concrete.
OF course, small openings or channels
would be left. by means of which the
thaw water could escape. In this way
it is possible to produce not on:y
small concrete bodies with hollow ce1-
tiers but large ones as well. The pro
cess can be applied TO artificial stone.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

in the tonneau of which Isabel and
Fanny had established themselves.
Looks like a hand-organ man grind
ing away for pennies" said George, as
the runabout turned the corner into
National avenue. ''I'll still take a
horse. any day"
He was not so cocksure half an hour
later. on an open road, when a siren
whistle walled behind him, and before
the sound had died away Eugene's car.
coming from behind with what seemed
fairly like one long leap. went by the
runabout and dwindled almost instan-
taneously in perspective. with a lace
handkerchief in a black-gloved hand
duttering sweet derision as 1t was
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
reaseI in Cloth DRESSING.

Few people probably have heard of
teaseI. which is grown for the purpose
Of cloth dressing. The wild teasel is
found in English hedges and copses
and bears a purple flower in July. The
function of the teasei is TO raise the
nap Of the cloth. although TO some ex-
tent If has been superseded By the use
Of wire brushes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
The Difference

A teacher in country town was
conducting recitation in history and
asked if anyone in the class could tell
the difference between a statesman
and a politician.
twelye-year-old girl answered
promptly: "A statesman is a man who
has an Office; the politician is the man
who is trying 10 get it,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
Forces Within.

Trials without discover forces
within. Says Victor Hugo: There
are instincts for all the crises of life"
A deep perplexity 1wakens fash Of
insight; a bitter opposition sets the
soul on fire; a brave peril opens our
eyes to horses and chariots of fire;
severe catastrophe eyokes heroism Of
which the sufferer had not thought
himself capable.-W. L. WatkinsOn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
Corners stones.

1t has always been customary to
place the cornerstone at the northeast
corner of a building. and this is the
practice today whenever possible The
cornerstones of municipal buildings
are commonly receptacles for copies Of
current newspapers and historical
documents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

"You remember the story Of the
maid who said her mistress was TAX
ing course in cosmetics?
"That was a joke"
MANY experts think II should be
tried seriously. "-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
An idea Of Paradise.

Little Jack was returning home from
his first visit 20 the zoo. Father" he
asked, do all good people go to
heavenT"
Yes. son." said the father
"AH. everyoneT"
"Yes"
Well" said Jack thoughtfully. 'if
there's no room left for you and me.
let's go where the CRATES are New
York Evening Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
The Buyers
Guide

The firms whose names are repre-
sented In our advertising columns
are worthy Of the confidence Of every
person In the community who has
money to spend. The fact that they
advertise stamps then - enterprise
ing, progressive men of business, q
credit to our town, and deserving Of
support. Our Advertising columns
comprise q Buyers Guide TO fair
dealing, good goods. honest prices
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
Anxious.

WATERFALL right, sir, all right.
You'll get served in time.
Diner-Weii, rush it. want 60 get
through this meal before the prices
rise again.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28
Thought She Was Boiling.

Bobby, listening to the cat purring /:
'Mummie, please GOMEZ Pussy's so
hot she is beginning TO boil inside!'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

A steel vessel recently was launched
in England that has not rivet in "
every seam and joint being welded
with the electric arc.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

Costa Ricn has a monopoly OF tn.
match and cigaret paper business In
that country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-28

Boiling used 10 be form of cap
ital punishment In England.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-30

makes Of cars competing. On only
one day of its run did the Overland
fail to exceed the official A. A. "A.
record. That was the third day
an afternoon and night Of rain with
muddy going under the axles. The
car then fell eight miles under the
mark. but its performance was SO
unusually high that it averaged
624.3 miles for each day Of the 1853
hour run. q,
The motorist is interested in tests
of this kind only rs they point him
to some feature of economy in oper-
alton and upkeep. The test made by
E. r. Carhart, Overland distributor
in Oklahoma, appears to be replete
with such features. The judges Of
the contest were the president of
the Chamber Of Commerce Of that
city. and the managing editors Of
the two leading daily newspapers.
Examination Of their records Of the
Model sos record-breaking trip
show: IA =
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-30

1. The car made trip, exclusive
" in high gear, through city traffic,
over country roads, with two days
of steady Oklahoma downpours to
contend with, at cost of one and
1900 cents for gasoline and oil
for each Of the 4,370.1 miles trav-
eled.
2. Gasoline can be saved by prop
er shifting Of gears under varying
traffic conditions. The Model eos
record is declared to be unusually
good under the no gear-shift condi-
tions. Burning So test gasoline,
it averaged 20.66 miles for each
gallon.
8. Only SIS gallons Of oil were
needed. The oil cost $4.7O.
4 4. Champion. spark plugs were
used. None was changed nor adj
justed during the seven days con-
tinuous driving.
5. Federal tires were used. There
were three punctures only. Would
MT the man or woman who drives be
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-30
Cesnty Real Estate Transfers.

E. O. White ct al to Christian W.
Hunter, s1.0O, n so It VIZ lot and
nh e1s lot and n so It e1s lot blk
26, Cresco. H g.. .
VIM. J. Clancy to Leo Hermann,
$4,000, lot 10 blk 10 Elma.
Thomas Reynolds to John P. Whe-
Ian, $1.00, lot 13 blk 80, Elma.
Louise Light to Everett Smith, $1OO,
W. 1919 # lot 6 blk Is Baldwin's add
Cresco.
Mrs. Myrtle Kellogg to w. D. Kel-
logg, $1.OO, lots and blk 81 Cres-
co. af
Loretta Stapleton to John Urban,
$500, lot 6 blk 4S Potter's divn Ell
ma. a. .f. T
o. S. Lindquist ct al to H. M. Nor
inc, $1.OO, swA 10 and 51.92 acres
191OO-14. .+a ..--.,r #s..A..< ~
Jay N. Schultheis to wilmer Bros,
$4,000, SO # W 36A IT lot 2 of sub
div lot 3 on swA 30-99-14. Hst ..aa
Martha A, Maxfield to Dederick
Moldt, $1.00, e % acres neA neA H.
1OO-14. III
F. G. DeLange to L. E. Grabau,
500, VIZ lot z, blk 3, Bonair.
VIM A. Fifield ct al to Ernestine
Hike, $500, lot 3 blk Is Cresco.
Geo. c. Fifield to Ernestine Hike,
$500, lot 9 blk Is, Cresco.
(Q.C.D.) Clarence E. Tbbals ct al
to Miller D. Witmot. $1.00, e 53h
acres r. nell 7-100-12.
Russell G. Sutton to Otto Schroe-
der, $1.00, 8 IS acres eh .neA and
sell lex. cem.) 2S-100-12.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-30
Many Children are Siekly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children Break up colds in "a hours, re-
lieve Feverishness, Headache, Stomach
Trouble. Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the bowels. and Destroy
Worms. They are 80 pleasant to take
children like them. Used by mothers
for over 30 years. All druggists. Sam
pie FREE. Address, Mother Gray Co..
Leroy, N. Y