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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-06-03

Fifty carloads of threshing machines
left Kansas City one day recently for the
grain belt OF Kansas, Nebraska and Da-
kota.
President Theodore Roosevelt, Har-
ward 80. has just presented the library
of the Harvard Union with a full set Of
his works.
New York police officials are making
war on the pool rooms in the metropolis.
Sheriff e. j. Magerstadt of Cook
County wants the Republican nomination
for Mayor of Chicago.
Former City Treasurer Philip Gerst
of Buffalo. y. Y, indicted for completely
in the defalcations in his Office, which
resulted in his bondsmen being forced 10
make good to the extent of about So
600, pleaded guilty and was hned $1,000,
which he paid. He was then released.
The S0-acre apple orchard Of j. u. Ha-
zen, ten miles southeast of l1iawatha,
Kan, has been totally destroyed by cam
ser worms. Less than week before
the orchard looked fine and was in fun
bloom. The worms have eaten every leaf
and Mr.. Hazen says that al his trees
viii be killed as a result.
The latest coronation rumor Is a revival
Of the statement that william Waldorf
Astor will be made peer in June. OF
late Mr.. Astor's gifts 10 scientific, edu-
cational and patriotic institutions in
Great Britain have been large and nu-
merous.
The final distribution Of James q.
Fairs estate has been ordered by Judge
Trout of San Francisco. By This decree
Fairs three children, Charles l.. Fair,
Mrs. Virginia Vanderbilt and Mrs. y.
Oelrichs. are given about S7,0OOOOO
worth Of property That is the remnant
of the property. The larger part Of the
estate was given to them by partial dis
tribution months ago.
Is it in violation OF the State and fed
eral constitutions to bar negro children
from attending common schools esf>0ilsa-
ed for white pupils. This question has
been raised in Kansas and the state SUI
preme Court has been called upon to set
tie it.
As il will be impossible for the Pope
10 personally undertake the strain OF the
work in connection with the Philippine
mission. he viii appoint a conmittee OF
three cardinals to confer with the Ameri-
car delegates. Cardinals Mariinelh. Sa-
toll and vivesy TEtO. the last named
Spaniard. viii probably constitute this
committee. Mgr. Gasharri VII act as
secretary.
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to practice his arts by claiming rela-
tionship TO anybody, he poses as a
nephew. He yearns very consistently
to submit watches and diamonds for
his uncles inspection. Perhaps there is
logic in nephewism. The thief who
doesn't know personally the prominent
people of a new field of endeayor would
incur many risks by posing as a son.
The prominent citizen might not be cid
enough to have son of the thief's
age, might be VIGOROUSLY childless. Or
possibly might be bachelor. In such
an emergency the intended victim, gen.
orally sufficiently conversant with To-
cal affairs to be aware of such unfortu-
nate discrepancies in a story, would
WELD a club, impale the impostOr on
the toe OF his shoe or cali the police.
any one of which would prove deucedly
embarrassing. Anybody, however, Is
capable of being an uncle-that is, any
body maScuiiRe-unless he is an only
child, or at least an adult child and
even in those cases he might Je an
uncle by marriage, or an uncle degree
or two further removed from the trunk
of the family tree. If any man of the
mature age peculiar to judges isn't an
uncle, there may be very few of his
friends who are aware of the fact.
Even in small towns prominent citi-
zen may be an uncle so quietly and I'M
ostentatiously that his nearest neigh
bors do not know il, and he may have
nephews older than himself. He may
even be an uncle and not know it;
hence the safety in claiming nephew
ship and the danger in recognizing the
claim. Among jewelers. the RUE should
be to treat as q rascal any unknown
nephew of prominent citizen.-Jewel-
erS' Weekly
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A Few Negatives.

"A rev negatives
Never dust of plates with brush that
contains stif hair or bristles; use brush
with long fine hair.
Never put alkaline solutions In bot
ties having glass stoppers-they stick.
Never sweep or dust your dark room;
use wet cloths to remove dust and dirt.
Never use trays or dishes for all
work; keep to their proper uses those
for developing, fixing. toning. etc.
Never pass your fingers from one so
luton to another without washing, if
you would avoid stains, etc.
Never be in a hurry; move with cir
cumspection in all your Photographic
work, although 1t requires but a small
fraction of time to impress the sensi-
tive plate, good results can alone be
had by study of position and a due re-
gard to light and shade.
Development and all the operations
Of the dark room can only move at
proper speed to produce satisfactory
results
Never console yourself with the idea
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OUR FRIEND In NEED.
ROCHAMB BEAU, GALLANT FRENCH
SOLDIER AND PATRIOT.
He Was the Salvation of This Country
in the evolutionary war-A Spleen
did Statue Unveiled to His Memory
in the City of Washington.

The unwilling of the Rochambeau mon
ument, in honor of the distinguished
French soldier who commanded the
French forces in this country during our
Revolutionary struggle. was carried OFT
in Warrington Saturday with imposing
official and military display. 1t was the
occasion OF a remarkable gathering Of
Americans and Frenchmen, in which the
civil government and representatives OF
the army and navy of both nations unit
ed to do homage 10 the memory of a
great soldier and patriot.
The statue stands in the southwest cor
ner Of Lafayette square, near the State,
War and Navy Departments, and is q
companion piece TO the Lafayette memo
rial, erected in the southeast corner of
the same public park. The statue, which
is of bronze, is replica of the memorial
which was unveiled a couple of years
ago to Rochambeau at Vendome, France.
Soon after the ceremonies at Vendome
Gen. Horace Porter, our ambassador,
wrote to Congress suggesting that a
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duplicate of the statue be erected in the
United States The suggestion was acted
upoii. Congress appropriated the neces-
sary funds for duplication of the memo
rial and made a further appropriation
of $4,000 for the suitable entertaining
of the representatives of the French gov
eminent and of the invited guests on the
occasion of the unwilling.
The matter created a good deal of en-
thusiasm in France and as soon rs the
date for the unwilling was determined
on President Loubet appointed a mis-
sion to represent the French people and
designated the Gaulois, one of the most
formidable battleships in the French
navy, to convey the governments repre-
sen;6tiyes to this country. These repre-
sentatives numbered eleven, of whom
Gen. Brugere, commander-in-chief of the
French army, and Vice Admiral Four
nier were the highest in official rank.
Among our invited guests We're Count
Sahune de Lafayette, a descendant Of
Gen. Lafayette, the impGlsiye and hber-
ty-loving Frenchnan, who Fought with
Washington, and The Count and Countess
de Rochambeau. the former a descendant
of the hero of Yorktown.
What We Owe to France.
The part which Rocnambeau took in
the Revolutionary war was an important
one and it can, perhaps, with justice be
said that were it not for the French aid
which he brought us the cause of the
colenists would have been lost. Rocham-
5e.au was the direct representative of
King Louis XVI. and he came here with
5000 soldiers and fleet. He was then
a veteran soldier and one of the great
military captains of his age.
When he landed here the time was one
of great encouragement for Washing
ton and the colonial forces. The army
had been fighting doggedly and with in
different success. 1t had been through
the terrible winter at Valley Forge, the
soldiers were poorly clothed and were
behind fully nine months in their pay
ROchambeau landed at Newport July
12,17S0, and promptly entrenched his
army. He realized at once the critical
condition Of the American struggle and
Immediately dispatched his son, Col Ro-
chambeau, to France, to urge upon the
King tine necessity of money and more
soldiers. Col. Rochambeau succeeded in
breaking the British blockade, which was
maintained at all the Atlantic coast
ports, and reached France safely. Early
in 1881 he returned bringing with him
100000 francs in treasure, sum
equivalent to $1,200,O00. The need of
funds at this period was acute. The sol
diers were actually on the verge of mu-
tiny, so much so that before young Ro-
chambeau's return Washington had
found it necessary to solicit loan from
Gen. Rochambeau.
June IS, 1871, the French army march
ed out of Newport in accordance with a
plan of campaign drawn up between
Washington and the French general.
Clinton, who was holding New York and
New Jersey, was outwitted and while he
chung to his position in the east Wash
ington and Rochambeau led their forces
to attack CORVALLIS. At the same time
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diffusion of knowledge. Mr.. Ogden ac-
companied a party of rich and intellec-
tual men there in a special train of pal
ace cars, among them being Rev. DR..
David III. Greer, rector OF ST. Bartholo-
news Church, New York; Dr.. Albert
Shaw. editor of the Review OF Reviews;
DIR. Felix Adler, the great Hebrew edu-
Gator; St. Clair McKelway, the editor Of
the Brooklyn Eagle, eaa small host of
others.
That there is need for educational work
in the South census statistics make
plain. In 1900 the ten Southern States,
south of the Potomac and the Ohio, and
east of the Mississippi, including Louis
lana, had % per cent of the total popu-
lation of the United States and p per
cent of the school population. and yet
only 6115 per cent &C the total expenditures
for public schools were made in these
States. In Alabama the expenditures
for public schools amounted to 30 cents
per capita and in North Carolina to 81
cents. In the latter State the average
number OF days of school attendance for
each child of school age was %. In its
crusade against illiteracy the Conference
for Education in the South is pledged TO
raise $4,000 year.
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Grandma's Story

R STORY" exclaimed grandma
IAA as she looked over her glasses
at the boy and girl perched at
her feet.
Yes, please. really. truly story"
said Elsie
"A war story. with some go in It,"
added Tom.
Very WELL" said grandma after a
few moments thought. II believe l
can please you both.
1T was in log house. sucn as the
first settlers lived in, that girl of
about 10 years of age was bending over
the fireplace busily engaged in broiling
slices Of venison. Another girl about
a year Older was spreading coarse,
homespun cloth on the table and pre-
pairing it for the evening meal
Father is late said the girl at the
fire. as she rose. What can be keeping
himT
News from the front that he is so
anxious to hear, perchance. Poor faith
CT! it is a sore trial for him that he is
unable to go to Washington's aid, and
has no sons to send. If / were only
boy nowp
Her black eyes sparkled and her
cheeks grew red at the thought.
Would you go. Elizabeth asked
the other.
Indeed l would. l do so long to do
something for our country
Nm s5 IraoJft.l eosI fba nth
er, and her cheeks grew pale at the
very thought. Il am sure / never could
CO.
Thee would not need. Dorothy;
some one would have to stay with
father. thee knows. Thee is dear
child and | am sure thee loves our
country as much as L.
The mother of these girls was a
Quaker. and the elder often used the
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drapery around the cut-out. Sleeves
come to the elbow, are full and fluffy.
and end in lace ruffles or tiny lace ruch-
ings.
Evening gowns wherein skirt and
waist are not in one show very costly
elaboration on the skirt, the skirt fiounees
being handsome lace or embroidery. the
rest embellshed with novel applique
work. Velvet berries, with black lace
cut ont TO stand as foliage. appeared in
one of these applique schemes. and sug-
gest their possibilities when the outlay is
practically without limit. Velvet ribbons
in various shades are used literally as
trimming. White made over black silk is
seen IN many fine examples, and black
over white is abundant. Cream tints are
stylish, and dead white rarely is seen.
Light figured fancy silks, figured organ
dies. mulls, muslins and swisses have
Endorsement for evening fnery OF the
gowns sketched here, the left hand one
was white silk null, for the skirt, with
vertical cream lace bands and white
Brussels lace fiounce; the bodice was
white lace over white silk, belt and trim
mings black velvet. In rear view q
shown white organdy over green silk,
with polonaise of cream lace finished
with black velvet. The third full length
figure displays a white satin foulard fig-
ured in rose pink and appliqued elab-
orately with black velvet and lace. Above
this is a gown whose white etamine was
embroidered in lavender silk floss, and
whose bodice was white swiss, with deep
yoke of Irish crochet and b9lero of tuck
ed taffeta and lace. Devising original
schemes for the use of lace medallions in
such gowns has come to be science,
and the scattering of ribbon knots over
skirt or entire gown often is a matter
of much nicely.
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that to simply touch the button" COM
prises the whole art of photography,
and that when failure follows you can
make good your want of success by
blaming the maker of the lens and the
maker of the plates.
Never forget that weak, fat mega
tive is probably due either to over-ex-
posture or too weak a developer; that
one with too great contrasts is due ell
Their to under-exposure or too rapid or
too strong a developer.
Never be saving of developer; it costs
but trifie compared to the plates.
Use liberal quantity to fully cover
plate.
Never expect success from snap
shots in heavy and deep shadows. Pho
Biography does wonders in these days,
but it will not give you a picture of de-
tails found only in dark corners.
Never expect good results from old
plates. from which only fiat and I'M
satisfactory results can be expected.
just how old may be old it is difficult
to state; one year is quite enough to
lead to suspicion.
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UNITED STATES MINIS.
Some Big Shortages that Have o.
Cured in Their History.

Some Big Shortages that Have Oc-
CURED in Their History.
"This shortage of $4,000 is not the
biggest in the history of the mint by
any means, but it's the biggest in recent
times"
So said George e. Roberts, director
of the United States minis, in the mat
ter of Walter n. Dimmick, who is at
present before the bar charged with
the theft of the aforementioned sum
from the mint in San Francisco.
''The San Francisco mint holds the
record. The largest shortage in my
recollection was found in this very
town away back in the sos; it amount
ed, / believe, to some 100000. In
Carson ten years ago $4,000 was
stolen from the mint, and more recent
ly New Orleans lost $4,000. This
however, is the biggest one in recent
years."
Mr.. Roberts says the San Francisco
mint leads ia the output of money, so
far as value goes. but Philadelphia
turns out the greater quantity of frac-
tional silver. nickels and pennies.
Mr. Roberts is enthusiastic about
the new Philadelphia mint, which was
first occupied last November.
1T is the largest and best mint in the
world he says. "A mechanical expert
was sent to England, France and Ger
many to learn the most efficient meth
DDS in use. We have successfully test
ed the new machinery and expect soon
to use the same kind in the other minis.
We are now asking Congress to appro-
pirate $4,000 for new equipment for
the San Francisco mint. The present
coinage presses viii serve very well;
the great and important improvements
are in the machinery that rolls and
prepares the metal
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Il would kill G murderer and a trail
tori answered she, scornfully.
You shall pay for that, you hussy,'
he cried.
But over Arnold's face swept a
flush Of shame. What his thoughts
were as he looked at the face of the
girl no one knows, but his better nature
conquered.
"'Unhand the girlr he commanded.
i give you your life,' he said, turning
to Elizabeth, and remember that Bene-
diet Arnold can appreciate bravery,
even in an American girl and he rode
on with wave of his hand"
Are you sure that is real, true
story, grandma p asked the girl.
"Quite sure, dearie. for Elizabeth told
1t to me herself. and Elizabeth was my
grandmother. Detroit Free Press.
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abound in the thinnest of cloth. Eta
mine and yelling are the most favored,
but wool canvas and a very light weight
summer cheviot are in good demand. The
skirts for these suits do not show great
elaboration, palmer finish replacing free
or fanciful trimming Silk braid in the
color of the material. in black, white or
colors, is used and stitching and bands
of MORE are permissible, Silks in deli
cate tints are made up with Louis coats
and look fine. yThe silk is plain or in
Dresden and brocaded effects. Black
silk is stylish. too. either trimmed with
white or some bright tint. or the two
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"CURlY" WOOD AND QUARTER SAVING.
RrRp,s-Erx MAPLE cur.
CHARTERED OAK cUT.


meth OF o saw
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quaint form of speech when talking to
the younger. 1t came from her as a sort
of caress.
lust then the door opened, and the
past seventy, with hair as white as
snow. His bright eyes were not yet
dim, and there was a very striking re-
semblance between him and bis elder
daughter.
What news, fatherY asked Eliza
beth.
Nothing. Nothing Kew, except that
the English, led by the traitor. Arnold,
have been raiding the country again.
That is old nov, but a runner just came
with fuller story
"Elizabeth's eyes flashed fire at the
mention OF Arnold. for the colonies
were very bitter against this man that
had been false to them.
~ wish could 60
81 WISH thee could, child answered
the father. as he took his place at the
table.
The next morning after doing the
usual work Dorothy took her knitting
and sat by the door, while Elizabeth
brought the wheel from the corner and
began to spin.
"'When these are finished there win
be six pair said Dorothy, as she held
up sock she was working on. They
win help some peor soldier next win
ter.
"'Yes. we can help that way. and
glad they will be, am sure. answered
her sister, as she started the wheel
buzzing.
"A few moments later the door was
aarkened. and as they looked up In sur
nrise nj the breathless man that stood
there. he gasped out:
The fort is attacked. and II ii falls
the town viii be sacked and before
they could say word he was cone.
"'What shall we dog 1oaned Doro-
thy, but Elizabeth was &C work. She
hastily collected what few valuables
they had and made them into a small
bundle. Then. running short distance
from the house. she hid them in the
hollow of a tree.
81 do not think they viii find them
there she said. Cheer up. Dorothy,
the fort has not yet fallen. and many
brave and true men are behind those
walls
They could not work. but sSt in the
doorway waiting and watching and
talking to their neighborS. who were
also anxiouSly waiting.
"Soon their father came in. MS face
was drawn and pale. but his eyes were
bright A cry went up as soldier
came running through the streets.
God help the town. he cried Thu
fort has surrendered and the British
have murdered the general and most
of the men. The traitor. Arnold. is in
commando
There was confusion at once. Every
person able to I'D a musket got
ready for the defense that they knew
weuld be useless. but they looked for
sS mercy. and they determined to sell
sheir lives as dearly as possible Doro,
Thy was almost fainting from fright.
but Elizabeth followed her fathers
example and took down gun that she
knew well how 10 handle. They had not
long to wait. The soldiers came through
the streets ki'Upg the inhabitants and
burning their homes. headed by Arnold
himself. Elizabeth saw her rooT old
father shot down before her. and Doro-
thy fen IN a faint across his PROSTATE
body. Quick as dash she raised her
musket and. aiming straight AT Arnold.
hred. but the shot missed and before
she could try again it was wrested
from her and she found herself in the
power OF two stalwart soldiers.
so you would shoot the general.
said one
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eEwARE OF THE NEPHEW.

jewelers. Advised that He Is a Dan
Eerous Relative.
Tony Weller's sage advice about
widows mag be paraphrased to advan
tage so it will apply to the family rela
tionship expressed by the word
nephew" Judging by recent events
the jewelry trade will derive greater
profit from the sentiment thus i'm
proved. Nephews seen to be danger
Gus relatives of prominent citizens
Whenever thief or swindler desires
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gartised to revolutionize the world, and
be it's very demoniac attributes to make
war impossible. But II d'd everything
but iy. Sir Hifam is an American who
deserted his couatry after he had achiev-
ell fame, and is now the head Of great
English shipbuiliing and armament con-
cerni He is the inventor of the Maxim
rhpid-fre gun.
-
Gunner Charles Morgan. whose nomi-
nation to be chief gunner has been sent
10 the Senate by President Roosevelt,
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ident as his success
sor upon his retire
ment within the
next few months. is
n leader among tac
most progressive Of
Mexican statesmen
and 4 member Of
one of the oldest
and wealthiest fam-
lilies. He has tray
eled much aud Ii n
student of finance.
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majestic and sedi-
tious utterapces.
He was born at
Okreya, in Podlai-
STA, Of a family
originally Lithuan-
ian. It emigrated
to Poland because
of the Russian war.
He went TO Cali
fornia in 1876, but
did not stay there
long. He returned
m Poland 10 on
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Time Enough.

Miss Kostique- She says sou have a
habit of telling all you know.
Cholly-The idea. Why. she nevah
met me till lawst evening. and then
only for five minutes.
Miss Kostique-Well? Catholic
Standard and Times.
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Fashion Notes.

The magpie craze appears in under
skirts of black and white taffeta adorn-
ed with three little ruffies in black.
One of the most interesting queries in
fashions just at present is if women are
really going to wear all the English san
dals shown in the shops.
Supits are touched up here and there
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WHEN DOLLY SMILES.

When Dolly smiles twin Cupid,s seek
And find the dimples in her chicks
And in those dimples straightway sit
Till Dolly's laugh doth make them fit.
And when she laughs those Cupids air
DO HE her rosy mouth inside
And dance upon her teeth of pearl,
To play at seek and then at hide.
On, little Cupids. grant me this
when at your saucy jests We play,
Leave on those rosy lips kiss,
Whisper it's mine. and steal away.
Westminster Gazette.
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president, was re-
Gently held at Ath-
ems. Ga. 1t was
not a large assem-
blage, but most %
those present were
men OF note and
wealth. who appre-
eiate the need for
more general educa-
ton in the South
ern States and
who are endeavor-
ing TO provide
n,oane fav a uyidar
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the charges OF
fraud in manage
ment of the Cuban
postoihce. is one of
the most widely
known men III
Washington. an d
has been quite
popular with mem
bers of Congress.
He was formerly a
politician in Ohio,
and subsequently
went to the capital.
where he became
prominent as Il lob
hxigt He oDanf