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of attack extended for fifty miles over
the veldt, while the actual fighting of the
burghers as they sought loophole OF es-
cape along this tremendous battle front
ranged up and down the line for dis
| tance of forty miles.
That Dewet, together with majority
of the burghers imprisoned behind this
formidable line, managed to break
through and escape is one of the moss re-
mrrkable evidences yet disclosed of the
inefiicacy OF mere numbers as against a
mobile and shrewdly led enemy. The Boer
force which Kitchener surrounded with
a wall OF steel and flame was piGful
handful beside the army which was seek
ing to destroy it. In the five hours Of
furious firing which accompanied the en-
gagement every advantage that numbers
and superiority of equipment could give
was on the side of the British. They had
armored trains for the hasty massing Of
troops at threatened positions and
throughout the later hours of the en-
gagement their searchlights played inces-
sanity over the ground, exposing the con
cealed burghers. The result brought
heavy losses to the Beers, but it did not
secure their humiliation.
Gen. Dewet's escape with many Of his
followers from that circle of fire in this
midst of frightened droves of cattle cait
be likened to nothing else than the escape
of Ulysses and his followers from the
cave of Polyphemus amid the blind cy.
clops' sheep. The whole battle in its
conception and execution was wonder.
fin fpat IF
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

versing the plan, the leaves are used for
the brim and the fur for the crown.
Double-decker soles are feature of
all the latest walking shoes.
Long black silk coats are expected to
be extremely swagger for spring wear.
White and tan are TO rule supreme in
shirt-waistdom with the advent of warm
er weather.
Enormous quantities of queer flowers
are worn. White roses and camellias are
very popular.
Many of the most beautiful fur coats
have embroidered waistcoats, and this
mode is likely to remain in favor
For wash stocks to wear with faSnel
waists those of embroidered linen are the
prettiest. They come in colors and white.
Flowers and foliage in the natural coll
ors appear to have everything their own
way as trimming on the advance spring
hats.
Jet and spangles once more have re-
turned to favor, but the quality used is
only of the very best, that is to say, the
jet is all put on by hand.
Brown tulle wells with chenille dots to
match are worn with toques trimmed
with mink and sable fur and also when
wraps or sets of these furs are worn.
Many pretty hatpins are being made
out of those old earrings which most
people are burdened with ana regard only
as a superfuity. Small canoes set in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

Powered fabrics. 4 fee ure of decora-
ton which is greatly in evidence is slash
ing IN oblong and V-shaped openings 10
show either lace or some tasteful con-
trast underneath. Often the body of the
dress is OF embroidered stuff, as in the
gown shown by the seated figure of the
next picture. Here delicate gray cloth
was embroidered with white and silver,
very narrow sable bands being used tree
~. Like most new princess COWS, this
one was loose in front. Across the pic
ture is one of the many modihca ions of
the princess cut for street wear. It was
ecru broadcloth, finished with white
MORE silk revers. serpentine braid and
white lace medaIlions.
Many OF the striped fabrics are so wide
and bright of stripe that nc hardly can
see how they can be ust VI. Many are,
of course, impossible for entire dresses,
but as trimmings or in accessories, they
will serve finely. OF some but a little
will suffice to supply the dash of color
that dressmakers are forever talking
about, and what might be the undue
brightness Of others can be masked by
other trimming Take the very pretty
evening gown of this last picture as an
object lesson in this matter. 1t was white
silk null over a pale pink foundation. Its
low bodice included jacket of striped
green, pink and white silk. but freely
trimmed with lace and without any sug
gestion of garishneSs. This bodice belt
was black velvet, and was entirely suit
able to this gown, but warning should
go with it, for such belts certainly are
much fewer than they were. If only
1 TALL long-waisted women would wear
them, their passing would be regrettable,
but as others took them up and made
themselves look upshapely, perhaps it is
we'll they should go.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
JOHN BULL AND THE MIkApo
Powerful Alliance Between Great Brit.
ain and the Empire of Japan.

Powerful Alliance Between Great Britt
ain and the Empire of Japan.
The publication of the Britsh-Japanesc
treaty probably occasioned as much sur
prise among diplomats as when Lore
Beaconsfeld at the Berlin congress dis
played before the eyes OF the assembled
ambassadors the treaty by which Turkey
coded the island of Cyprus to Great Brit
ain in exchange for the guaranty OF the
integrity Of the Turkish empire
Lord Salisbury has never been addicted
to sensationalism in international poll
cies, but he has now given the British
people something to talk about that Will
at least for the moment divert sheir
minds from the Boer war
The Japanese treaty, if not a check
mate, is at least very serious check to
Russia's designs in Manchuria and CGrea.
There will be no incorporation Of Man
churia by Russia without a war Of such
magnitude that the nations Of the earth
might well quail at the prospect.
When one thinks of the vast arInics
China could raise, which, if led by Er z
fish and Japanese officers, could face any
army on earth, he can readily see wh;,t
an alliance between Great Britain ard
Japan for the preservation of the iEteg-
rity of the Chinese empire and Of the
kingdom of Corea actually means.
That the treaty is aimed at Russia may
be readily seen. The preamble declares
that the sole purpose Of Great Britain
and japan is to preserve the status gao
and general policy in the extreme east.
Having in view, however, .neir especial
interests, of which those of Great Brit
ain relate principally to China, while
Japan, in addition to the interests sac
possesses in China, is interested in a
peculiar degree politically, as well as
commercially and industrially, in Corea,
the signatories recognize that it will be
admissible for either OF them to take
such measures as may be indispensable
in order to safeguard those interests, il
they be threatened by the aggressive ac-
ton Of Say other power, or by disturb
ances arising in China or Corea necessi-
tating the intervention OF either of The
contracting parties for the protection Of
the lives and property Of its subjects.
Now it is Russia that threatens Greo
Britain in China, and Japan in Corea
japanese statesmen VIII not soon forgct
that it was Russian interference after
the close of the Chinese war that Pre-
vented japan from reaping the full fruits
of its conquest. That memory still ran.
kles.
The treaty further aipulates that II
either party becomes involved in war
with any nation, in defense Of their 1e-
spective interests, the other win maiI-
tain a strict neutrality. but il any other
power or powers should join in hosiilf-
ties against its ally. the other party viii
come to its assistance. II is without
......-A:or. q rnsAn IL. nllannnn
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Onr Treatment of Cnba.

All the world knows that the treaty
Of Paris made us responsible for the
future of Cuba And all the world
knows that a piece of legislation enact
ed by the Fifty-sixth Congress and
called the SpoOner amendment was
dictated by Il due sense Of that respon-
sibility. In our treatment of Cuba We
ought not to ignore the great fact thai
we are not dealing with a foreign peo
pie, but with our own ward, and that
It is the hope of the American people
that she viii on her own volition be
come a part Of this republic. Washing
ton Post
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
No Appeal to the People.

This Is about the best form of gov
ernment on earth. take it all in all.
INT sometimes when one thinks what a
free hand the imperialists have WELD
cd during the esst few years one can
not but wish tnat our government had
the English feature of deciding ques-
lions whereby a ministry may be
compelled to resign and take It's case
before the country. The people of this
country have not had fair chance at
the imperialiStic policy and by the
time they do get chance the strenu-
GUS leaders may have things so fixed
that a straight vote on the question
may be impossible. 49, Indianapolis
NavUs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Adrift from the oId nToorirgs

For 20 years or more the American
people developed their institutions. in
creased their territories by natural ac-
cretious Of contiguous lands and grew
rich and powerful and prosperous
without the acquisition of a single foot
of outlying soil. During all this Pc
Rod there was a steady growth of the
idea of popular government and a
steady development of strong and re-
s0urceful national character. During
the past four years there has been q
departure from this policy that is lit
lie short of startling. To-day we are
not only what is called world pow
or. with territorial possessions in near
ly every sea, but we are undoubtedly
reaching in many directions after
more. Rochester (N. " Herald
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
NInx wnit Long Cor Iustice

1t may be that Admiral Schiey will
wait long and weary years before we
have a Congress which will adopt reso-
!utions eInbodyiug the sentiments OF
the majority of the American people.
The hero of Santiago can afford to be
patient. No act of Congress could add
10 the brilllancy of his achievements III
the war with Spain. no resolution
adopted by that body can detract from
the services which lie rendered to the
country. Congress would honor itself
by exalting Admiral Schley, 1t cannot
deprive him of the admiration and con
fdence of the country by refusing to
recognize his services.--Baltimore Sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Bre wer Shoots Stepsons.

John Holmes. who recently eloped with
Mrs. Walters Of Appleton, owner Of The
biggest brewery in the Fox river valley.
shot and seriously wounded his three
stepsons, Henry, George and Martin
Walters. The shooting occurred near
the brewery Just before the supper hour
and was caused by quarrel concerning
money matters The trouble between the
men is due to the division of the estate
left to the present Mrs. Holmes by lter
first husband. The Walter estate is val
ued ut about $4,000. but since the mar
riage of the widow the children and reia-
tives have taken active steps 10 prevent
Holmes from getting the bulk of the
money
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
wriggliug Away from Duty.


One Of the indirect evils incident TO
the protective tariff system is made
prominent By the present Cuban stu
alton Once give an industry govern
ment aid and it insists forever in die
iattag terms to the United States. The
PRECEDENT, the Secretary of War and
Che Governor General of Cuba are con
WINGED that to keep the island from
ruin America must grant it tariff con
ccssions- All the evidence is to the
same effect Undoubtedly the House
would take this view had not certain
powerful protected interests inter
yened Pressure was brought TO bear
on Congressman from their home
states. But they dared not yield at
once. 50 they brought forward the in
nocent and supposedly popular meas
ure - abolish the war taxes. With
these done away with they would be
in position to protest that reciprocity
with Cuba might mean a deficit.-han-
sas city Star
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Getting Too Many DEPARTMENTS.

~s~AAAs ADO many
The protest of the National Fedora
ton Of Tabor and other organizations
Of worllingmen against the incorpora-
ton of the Department of Labor with
the projected Department of Com
nercc shows the evil influence of the
mistake that was made when the Com
missioner of Agriculture, formerly a
bureau chief in the Interior Depart
ment was made q full-fedged Execu-
tive Secretary. with a seat in the Cab
met. The labor organizations evident
~ anticipate the possibility of some
day having a Cabinet officer all to
themselves. as the farmers and gran
gers now have. If every special in
terest Is 10 be represented by an execu-
tive department the Presidents Cabi-
net viii become body as large as the
Senate Philadelphia Record
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

wash goods and sheer stuffs. Selections
from the styles of many centuries have
been made with discriminating taste. and
the result is a piodernized edition of an
tique patterns and an attractive one. Bor-
der effects variously produced by the use
of embroidery, Powered designs both WOW
en- and stamped and bands of contrasting
color hemstitched are other features Of
the new fabrics. All-oyer applique pat
terms, either connected or in separate
scattered designs. distinguish the new
linen coiored hatistes. which are shown
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
A WEEKS RECORD OF STATE
HAPPENINGS.
They Risk Savings on Get Rich Quick
scheme Young Men Shot by Step
father Body Found in Road Near
9Iiiiston-La Crosse Man Disappears.

The people Of Appleton and vicinity
have gone wild over a Set-rich-quicS
schc-se which has been worked through
that section for months past Early sub
scribers are brewing big dividends and
this has led to rnsA on the part OF
every one having little money to invesr
and get rich quick Weekly diviacnds of
20 per cent are paid and some of the
investors have already drawn ont more
money than they put in. This fact has
led to others taking all their savings aud
putting them in the pool Others have
mortgaged their homes for the same pur-
pose. Up 10 the present time il Is said
that 100000 has been taken our of Out
agamie County by the promoters of the
scheme
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
AN IMPORTANT BATTLE.
The Latest Engagement Between Lord
Kitchener and Gen. De Wet

Following long period Of dasriltory
fighting, the latest engagement Between
Lord Kitchener and Gen. Dewet. the de-
tails OF which are now reported, assumes
the aspects of an important battle The
reports as 10 the plans which Gem lsi.ch-
ener had prepared gave no inkling of the
extent of the vancouver 1t now apneals
that this was not one of the HSua; opera
tons designed to trap contingent If
the ever-moving burgher detaehments,
but a carefully planned enterprise hav-
ing ia view the surrounding of Deevct's
entire army and its capture or lnnihi-
lation. How much importance Gen.
Kitchener must have attached to 9he
undertaking and how he taxed the Bsit'
ish resources to insure its success may
be inferred from the fact that his line
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Man and Money Disappear.

James NJ. Johnson, prominent electro
clan employed by the La Crosse Street
Railway Company, has disappeared from
his home and the authorities have been
unable to find any trace Of him. A bank
account of $1,000 has been drawn and is
gone and his family. consisting Of a wife
and three small children, are in destitute
condition. \ few weeks ago Johnson
left for Chicago on business 1t is believ-
ed he met with foul play there.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

Neither Authority Nor Example.
The sum of 100000, we learn, will
be recommended by the Senate Com
mittee on Appropriations to defray the
expenses Of the special embassy ap-
pointed by the President 10 represent
the United States on the occasion Of
the coronation of Edward VII. next
summer The amount is not large-on
che contrary. it is trivial The people
pay that much any month in the year
to bury a Congressman. The question
remains, however, Where is the au-
thority or the example for expanding
100000 or $50 or Sc or 6 cents to equip
4 special embassy to go to Europe and
pay tribute to the coronation of 4 mon
arch Washington Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

There is 10 question as TO the senti.
ment of the American people They are
in favor of being just to CuDa. The
stubborn resistance of the Republican
bosses ON the Ways and Means Com.
mittee is due to the fact that they are
representing special protected interests
and feel that they owe a greater debt
to big contributors to the Hanna cor.
ruption funds of 1896 and 1900 than
they do to the American people. They
are delaying action when time is an
important consideration.-To Bee.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Protectionist Hypocrisv.

Some of our protection friends that
have been so deeply concerned about
American labor in the past are not SC
afraid of the Importation of Chinese
labor in our possessions. The reason is
plain. The friends of American labor
have interests in the new possessions
and. on closer contact, they find that
the Chinese are not only tolerable. but
highly desirable. What a vast amount
of hypocrisy the whole protection the
DRY has infused into our political life
indianapolis News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

The people are not quite ready to be-
lieye that the Filipinos are the base,
treacherous rebels they have sometimes
been represented to be, that the islands
are scething with rebellion and that
reconcentrado methods must be in
voked. If such were the case it would
be singular to find S43 teachers in the
islands at $50 different places and in
200 of these places wholly unprotect-
cd by United States troops. The Fill
ipino is not hostile to teachers and to
learning. Who viii say that there is
not hope for him?-Boston Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

go. a photograph
is to play a part.
At the time when
the murder was
committed Thoms
says be was talking
into a phoHograph
belonging to a
friend, and that the
photograph record,
coupled with his
friends evidence
will ESTABLISH IN
abb. 1'k0ms IL al
legged to have killed
Miss Larson in a
boat, on whica she
was employed as
oo-o.t. or9 -y,.u 70
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prnw the Iline somewhere.

In view of the friendly relations be-
tween England and the United States
it is hoped that those in charge of the
coronation ceremonies win not require
American representatives 10 wear Cos
tunes too strongly suggestive of comic
opera This country is Still young, and
there are among its voting population
numerous stieklers to whom simple
ity is as dear as formality becomes to
more mature civiIiEaGion.-Washin
ton Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Murder Near MiIlston.

]. T Parker. well-known citizen of
AIillston. was shot and killed two miles
from that place by Hiram Hall. The
shooting occurred during the night and
the body was found early the next MORN
ing. Hall has been arrested. He admits
shooting Parker, but claims il was done
in self-defense The cause of the crime
is said to have been jealousy. Hall claims
Parker alienated the affections of his
wife. Both men are married Parker
came to Millston from Cornell, H.. where
his parents live.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
A sncred NIornl ohlirntion.

Cuba is wholly dependent upo US.
We not only set her free and made our
selves her responsible guardian and
protector, but we have by statute.
which we made her accept, denied her
the. privilege of seeking elsewhere the
trade advantages which we hold She
cannot make treaty without our APP
prevail. The moral obligations involved
In rhis relation would be sacredly re
spected by a Pawnee or Matabele.-
New York Times.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

The Babcock bin FOR the reduction
of duties ON iron and steel products
having been promptly suppressed by
the majority of the Ways and Means
Committee. the American consumers
of these products viii continue TO pay
exorbitant prices for the benefit of an
Infant industry" which sends its out
nut 70 and undersells the local pro
ducers In all parts OF the world. How
long viii the American people permit
this gigantic protected trust infant
20 squeeze them in this fashion Port
land. Me. Argus.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Two Millions in Lumber Deal.

The Edward Hines Lumber Company
of Chicago has bought the Weyerhauser-
Santry pine tract in Douglas County,
near Superior, containing 300.000,OO0
feet. The consideration is $2,000,000.
This is the last great body of white pine
in Wisconsin and the biggest in the
Northwest. The Hines interest now owns
over 1,000,000,000 feet of standing pine
between Duluth and Ashland.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

Il is understood 10 be the purpose o.
the State Department TO make the ees-
sion of proper coaiing stations on tie
isthmus a condition OF the undertaking.
to build an is1hmian canal This IS ore
OF the factors that will be taken into Goa
sideration in making the 6nsi choice Of
routes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

hooScFeipS GreSIueutial finances.
If Mr.. Roosevelt lives and makes no
more plumbers than he has made and
those blunders are not more serious
than his others have been he is certain
to be the nominee of his party. That
is a question about which there has
been no doubt since the day he took
the oath OF office. If he is defeated for
nomination he will defeat himself,
and it is nonsense to waste energy at
this time in estimating his vote in the
next convention. He viii be nomi-
mated by reclamation or In all proba
bility he will not be nominated at all,
Detroit Free Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
RNsseveIt,s Golden opportunity

The Presidents conviction of the
Shamefulness Of the contemplated at
tempt to compel Cuban choice be-
tween starvation and annexation will
also give much pleasure to Americans
contemplating the situation from the
American point Of view as opposed to
The imperialist point of view A DELHI
crate precipitation of dire calamity ON
the Cuban people I'm order to force
them into surrendering their national
independence as the only means of
avertiag ruin would constitute a con-
temptibie act of tyranny by a great
people dealing with weaker. Such
u course would be more d;sgraceful
than a war for conquest, in that it
would be cowardly and sordid.-St.
Louis Republic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

A soldiers home is wanted for Ma
nila at eosg of $4,000. Soon they
win want one in Porto Rico, one in
Guam. one In the West Indies, one in
Alaska. Soldiers cemeteries al over
The world win testify 10 the cost OF
Imperialism Ia the blood of the flower
of the land.-Springield. Mass. Repub-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Changes Timc Has Wrought.

Formerly the constitution was deem
I'd plain. perSpicuouS. easily deter
ninable document Doubtful questions
were laid against il as against plumb
line and were accepted or rejected as
they agreed with or devlated from that
standard. Sut now the constitution is
laid against the measure predeter-
mined upon and is hammered into
agreement with the latter, New prin-
cipleS Of government are read into the
charter and old principles that are OBJ
structive are read out of il with
charming faenity.-Atlanta Constitu-
zion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25
Postomce Is Robbed.

The postof1ice at Reedsville was broken
into and $400 in currency was.stolen. The
authorities suspect stranger who was
in that village for several days, but who
cannot be found. The safe of Louis A.
Busse. the postmaster and druggist,
was cracked by dynamite. The work was
evidently done by an expert.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-02-25

Reciprocity IS a device fer perpetual
ting protection. and the interpretations
list who fayors il thereby approves the
very policy TO which be Objects. To an
tagoaize protection and sanction reel
procity Is an inconsistent. cosaieting
position.-Dubauue Telegraph Her.
aid.