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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11
Darning on sewing Machines

Tears and worn places in cloth fab
RIGS can be darned most satisfactorily
on the sewing machine writes Maria
Parloa. in the Ladies' Home Journal.
Thread the machine with silk or cot
ton of the same color as the fabric. Do
not loosen the presser foot; have the
stitch of moderate length; begin the
stitching little beyond the damaged
place. For places that are worn thin
or frayed put in rows of stitching. close
together. Cross these with othe rows
Of stitching; this VIII give 4 smooth,
fine texture. Where the fabric is worn
thin haste a piece of the same kind of
goods on the wrong side, and darn over
Ii. II there is none OF the same ma
Jerial piece of net or muslin VIII an.
swer. If the colorS in the fabric are
mixed, have the upper thread of the
machine of the most pronounced and
the under thread Of the minor color"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

waists are to be worn extensively. Tuck!
ing and shirring is used freely on the.
plain materials.
Boys underwear. from the very begins
ming, should be of fine material. but as;
plain as possible, leaving the ruffles to his!
sister.
The present fashion in coiffures seems
to include every possible style Of arrans-=
ing the hair, and every sort of decoration!
is brought into use.
For young misses. pretty evening gownc
are made OF muslin or chiffon in veryi
simple fashion. with a light blue or pink
bel, and often a wide sash
Pretty new white mousseline scarff
have the ends embroidered in a point ali
ternating with colored mousseline flowers
heading plating Of mousseline.
Finely tucked, shirred or embroidered
hipyokes with bodice yokes to match are
adjoining dresses OF batiste. Indian mus
lin. French orgaady, dimity and tSffera
silk
One OF the latest fancies in handkeri
chiefs shows a row Il fine dots in color
just above the hem and a monogram in
the same tint il one cCrner. Something
still more dainty Is the fine sheer narrow
hemmed handkesaa&Gz. with only the
monogram done il white and pale blue iii
violet.
White shirt waists are TO be stylish
next summer, and nothing seems to be toe
fine material for them Some OF tise ali-
over embroidered and lace effects make
up very ham somely. Waists as q rule
are made with 3 few gathers at tle
waist line, back and front Bishop sleeves
with pointed cuffs are worn White
piques, madras. linens and ducks, bofk
plain and figured in self colo4s, are
shown
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

reached the limit OF extravaganza both
In methods OF making and trimming.
Beautiful Iaces and embroideries are cut
and slashed without regard 10 cost and
while such trimmings are handsome, the
iudicious observer can but regret their
wastefulness. Medaliions Of lace and
embroidery are used. too. with almost
reckless freedom. Gowns OF beige col
ored all-over embroidery. trimmed with
fine lace and insertion. as well as en-
sroidery beading are offered for street
wear Lace and embroidery in points
are stylish. and will be used with the
same prodigality. Bands Of embroidery
are inset on skirts. the cloth portion be-
lng usually Of plain material finely tuck
Cd, or else the skirt may have one or two
deep bands Of lace or embroidery. En-
broidery beading with ribbon run through
Is indorSed By exquisites. Handsome
black dotted swisses are SLOWLY trimmed
and made over some delicate coiored silk,
or else over black. Black lace on white
gowns is accepted, and appears in stun
ming dresses. Handsome gowns OF figured
Persian lawns with deep borders on the
bottom are new and rich looking. Open
work silk eraids appear on cloth models
and also on fOnlard silks.
In all this richness. and in much -aose.
there are, Of course, many features aot
OF recent origin. though i should be said
10 the credit OF designers. that most OF
shS familiar ideas have a new side up
peuu0st. For the gowns Of the second
& t.o-day's pictures. selections were made
With 8 view 10 making a showing Of out
right newness- At the left is cream
landsdowne silk. with belt and collar Of
sorn colored satin. It's employment o.
bands OF embroidered points IS the fea-
ture hat marks il as OF the newest Be
side It Is a gown whose skirt was alter
nate panels OF coz md linen eoiored
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

Pension systems have been established
on the North British and Caiedonidn
roads.
Three coaches for the Chilan govern
ment are beins: built nj the Pullman
works.
The Southern Pacific has made an ap-
preparation for an exhibit at the st.
Louis world fair.
Senator ClarE Of Montana IS rushing
he final surveys for his San Pedro, Los
Angeles and Salt Lake road.
The Illinois Central roGd has finished
double tracking The 2o0 miles OF its line
between Chicago and Efi9sham, III.
The Rock Island Railroad will proba-
bly, build a cnt-eH ninety miles long from
t'airbury. Neb 70 Herrington, Kan.
c. c. Craigie has been appointed trav-
cling passenger agent foF the Grand
Trunk road, vice BENJAMIN Flcther, de-
ceased.
Contracts for Shc shipment Of 800 ear
loads of tobaccg from this country 90
oriental ports hAye been made with the
Great Northern road.
Contracts have been closed by the
Santa Re for scventy-fre more monster
locomotives. The aotal cost 81 the seventy
iiye being about $1,5O0,Go0
Eeceat,y a successful test was made OF
ielephoHing fron2 moving trains and en-
.ines Of the Milwaukee and ST. Paul
road with officer: Of the company.
Gross earnings Of the Chicago Great
Western road for the second week IN
February increased S7,25s over those for
the corresponding period 81 last year.
Warren J. Lynch, general passenger
agent Of the Big -Four route. intends to
develop the SIMMER resorts along the re
Gently acquired Cincinlati Northern
Rad.
Officials Of the St. Paul 56ad have prac-
ideally determined 70 redHte the price Of
upper berths Ia sleeping 4aFs by . per
cent over the enSire system.
Tag; part 81 The Nortatrn Connecting
Railway system from PEattsburg. Mo.
10 lih TO Kansas City, Distance Of forty
on, miles, hal bsen sold tf the BuriiDs-
ton to the Rock Island.
TIE intcrs ate e0mmeFee commission
ana the mai-lgement 81 western roads
haet licked horas aud = EXPECTED THAI
n legal CONTEXT w5ii follow The difficulty
arises from refusal By the trsihc man
ayers d. the western roads TO fur ish the
commission with data relative 10 rebates
which were paid during 1901.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

Residents near Madison. Indiana,
think they have freak of nature two
miles northwest of the city, in John
Taulman's woods. Taulman has two
trees-one a beech, tie other a gum
tree. about 20 inches in diameter
growing perfectly straight, about 80
inches separating the two trees. and
II feet above the ground they are
tied together with a solid body of per-
feet growth, about 10 inches in dia-
ameter. which is a natural growth
alike from each tree.
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WHEN sARY CAME.
WRen baby came. she brought with her

WRen baby came, she brought with he1
81 Tor Of freight tie angels carried;
rev Joys within our breasts to stir,
NeRf blessedness that long has tarried
der Esther felt his arm grow strong,
Another life on his depending;
Her mothers heart was full of song,
From dawn until the daylight's ending
When baby came. the purse was lean,
And small the home, the roof but iowly
But wealth was brought by hands unseeA
And all the place grew bright and holy,
A wealth OF love, of truth, of hope,
Those tiny fingers elasped, possessing
A secret, heaven had deigned to ope
And pour on US in rains Of blessing.
When baby came, we proudly walked;
Our house was fairer than a palace,
And my, as We thought and talked,
We slipped LIES cup. a honeyed chal
ICE.
We had no fear, we had no grief,
The millionaire was poor beside US;
50 glad were we. beyond belief.
At this great gift that did betide rs.
Everywhere.
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sixteen years ago, and Has two children.
She was divorced from HIM six years ago.
and remarsied at the SOILS deathbed, but
another separation followed. She mar
ried Mr.. Walker three years ago, and
was divorced from him EAST spring; then
she married Nj. Coffin fpr the third time
and was divorced two GAYS later. Mrs
Coffin has written several short stories,
and is SAID to be something Of a Ittera-
teur. Her husband, f. ~, Coffin, threw
several of her manuscripts in the FIRE af-
Ter their second marriage, and this was
used as eYideBce in tho subsequent di-
vorce proceedings.
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COURT DECLARES MRS. GRACE
SMELL COFFIN A BANKRUPT.

Mrs. Gaace Smell Coffin of Chicago.
one of the four heirs ta the $500. 600 cs-
tate OF her father, the murdered Amos J..
Smell, IS " bankrupt. according 20 de-
cision in tae United States Court given.
at Milwaukee,. Neither she nor her cred.
itors undes TIC law can touch the princi-l
pal OF the fortune left her by her father,
and all sEs has IS the Income. Her liza
bilties were S3S,3SS, and the one visible
asset was a $4,000 home in Salem. Ke-
nosha County, VS. which it was claim
ed was excmpt. Only Sll,11o of the Ha-
biltieS was secured.
Mrs. Coffin was married 10 r. y Cofffn
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ross. cream lace and white tucked silk .
white brilliantine and plaid SILK red
cashmere, cream lace, red velvet and red
satin ribbon, and white lawn, nainsooS
embroidery and blue liberty satin. On
the whole, red and biscuit shades lead AL
others. An odd dark blue is seen now
and then, but the dark shades are more
for rough and ready suits. With warmer
weather white gowns will be many
Cashmeres and henriettas are much use6,
and Rob Roy silks are employed great
deal for trimming. Lawns. dimities,
swisses, muslins and mousselines are for
summer, and will be deliberately tucked
and finished with insertion. laces and
ribbons. Plain white China silks anl
pongees will be trimmed with lace and
ribbon, but, as a rule, not deliberately.
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Crude.

An American sojourner in the Philip
pines says in a recent letter TO friends
ar home:
Il am anxious TO get home 10 have
some washing done. To show you how
bad they do things here In the Philip
pines, send you under separate cover
a handkerchief and collzr just back
from the laundry. Take the handker-
chief out and bury il, and save the
collar as a souvenir. They don't pre-
tend TO get the dirt out Of your Clothes
here. They take them down 10 the
river. hard water and partly salt, souSe
them in. take them our. lay them on
boards. and with stones bat them fun
OF holes. and pound the buttons of.
Then they smooth them out with 4
plank"
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Fashion Notes.

Position backs are shorter than during
the fall.
Lace wells are extensively used as a
trimming for toques
Lace is layishly employed, guipure and
alencon being the designs most favored,
Green in all shades is likely to be moss
fashionable for the next two or three
months.
The pompadour has returned to favor
again, but this time with a Greek knot
on the nape of the neck.
Linen-colored all-over embroidered
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11
Cuts Arteries.

Amelia Nelson, 20 years old, attempt
ed to commit suicide at Marinette. She
ran up into an attic and cut her wrists
with a pair of scissors, severing the ar
teries. When found she was unconscious
from the loss of blood A surgeon work
ed over her for some time and it is now
thought that she viii recover. Despon-
dency over her lot as servant girl was
the cause Her parents reside at Sister
Raw
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

cal instructor in New York and was for
years president of the New York Phil
harmonic Society. Twenty years ago
he retired from active life and had
since spent his summers in Batavia.
His winters he spent in New York and
Washington. Mr.. Burke was never
married.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

Fire destroyed the famous marking gap
of the Menominee River Boom Company,
which has been a mecca for sightseers
for twenty-five years past. Boys play
ing around it set fire to it and before it
was extinguished piers. booms and other
property were damaged, causing loss
of about $1,000. The marking gap is the
place where MI the logs which came
down the Menominee are marked by ex-
merits with aNcS
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of Drake
of in
Of
the
public
Rogers of tn lard 70 as the probable donor.
Of
O
n burr in the
whr modest
is win
to the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

in 1878. As an in
FAINT he developed
the most remarka-
BILE talent both
muslcally and his
ironically. At the
age of 3 he was an
accomplished VIC
linist and he tour.
ed ID e principal
cities of ireland.
At the age of > he
appeared on the
nnHTfr, -4u., .n.1
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11
NEW IDEAS IN DRESS.
SPRING WILL BRING OUT MANY
NOVELTIES.
NegIigc Attire Becomes More EIabo-
rate-Apparent Wastcfulncss of Pres
emit Methods of Making Up Fashion
able Costumes.
New York corresnondenee:
4ABORATIoN is

IAbOkA11ON Is
increasing IN neg
lige attire-indeed,
IS almost essential
now 90 a sstisfae-
tory garnienr. Not
long ago anything
but n comparative
ly simple boudoir
gown was graded
as more or less ex-
trayagant hnery,
according to its de
gree of complex
ity, but now it is
possible TO copy the
costly ideas at COM
paratively 5 m a !
outlay, so highly
wrought robes and
jackets are the rule.
A potent aid in
much of this copy
ing is the beauty
and abundance Of
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Shot Dead by Crazy Man.

Young Herman Bergemann was mur-
dered as he left the dining room of the
Wisconsin House in Milwaukee. He was
whistling a popular air and did not know
that he had an enemy. The shooting
was done by Herman Hesse, vino is sup
posed to be insane. Hesse never had any
words with his victim and the only eN-
euse he could offer for the crime was
that the men at the boarding house had
leased him. Bergemann worked in the
Wisconsin broom corn factory. His slay-
er has been in town but few weeks. He
formerly worked on farms
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11
Holds Citv Bonds Arc Void

In handing down his decision in the
bonds case brought by the UncaS Nation
al Bank of Norwich, Conn. against the
city of Superior, Judge Ninje Of the Cir
cult Court held that the bonds involved
were void. If this decision Is sustained
by the Supreme Court it viii render in
valid all the bonds of the city issued un-
der the city charter of 1889. They
amount to $600.000 The suit brought
by the bank was a test ease involving
only $1,000. Judge Einje held that the
bonds were void for the reason that they
were general bonds and no provision had
been made for paying them.
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a MUSICAL PRODIGY.

Travelled with Jenny Lind and Earned
$4,000 Before He Was IA.
Joseph Burke. who died in New York
a few days ago. had a wonderful ca
reer. He was born in Galway Ireland.
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THE BADGER STATE.
NEWS OF THE WEEK CONCISELY
CONDENSED.
Asks $4,000 for Three Kisses upe-
rior City Bonds Held -Unpro-
voked Murder in a Milwaukee Hotel
Girl Tries to Commit Suicide.

Mrs. Sarah Staten. farmers wife re-
siding in Sank County. wants $4,000 for
three kisses. She appeared before Judge
Kelsey at BaTaboo and gave her deposit
ton. alleging that David c. James of
Richland Center had Rugged and kissed
her three times against her will and ash
$4,000 damages. The trial win be heNd
in Richland County in April James Is
wealthy and known all over Wisconsin.
He served last year as department com
mander. G. A. r. He owns farm in
Sank County. upon which Mr.. and Mrs.
Staten live. James frequently visited
the farm. and it was on one of these
visits. Mrs. Staten charges, she was kiss
ed. james says it is case of blaekmail
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

When a woman gets a fur cloak. and
her friends pat her lovingly in passing.
she knows it is not affection that
prompts it; they want 10 know K II is
genuine. or imitation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

1t isn't every client who is able to
keep his own counsel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-11

The mercerizing processes have brought
many handsome stuffs, and practically all
Evening journal., 1902-08-18
WHAT WILL HE Doq

Scott. of West Virginia. the friend OF
Addicks. the man who assumes to CON
troll Delaware. makes an appeal to all
Republicans to use their efforts to se-
cure the election Of all congressional
nominees. In order to insure safe
working majority in the House, he
thinks that Republicans should pull to-
gether in this matter, whatever else
they may do.
Well, this being true, Scott had bet
ter whisper in the ear Of his friend Ad-
dicks that opposition to DIR. Ball must
be withdrawn. For just as certain as
anything politically is certain, if a
Democratic Congressman goes TO Wash
ington from Delaware, j. Edward Ad-
dicks will be the man to make it pos
sible. Dr. Ball by his record and by
party usage and by a tacit agreement
between the parties. is entitled TO a re-
nomination. He will get it at the
hands of The Republicans in their con-
vention tomorrow. 1t will remain for
the Union Republicans to indorse him
or to reject him. The first course
means a Republican Congressman from
Delaware; the other means the elector
Of Democrat. There is positively No
way OF w1iggling out of that.
What will Addicks do? He has as
a part Of his record the defeat Of al
least one Republican for Congress
when he furnished money to elect Z
Democrat over Cannon. But ne wa'
not a national committeeman then
What viii he do now2 A great mas:
of Union Republicans think DR.. Ball il
entitled to denomination, and will 81
express themselves in the Union con
vention. unless bridled. Addicks sue
ceeded in cutting down our representa-
ton In Congress TO a representativ
and one senator Then he eliminate
both senators. Now he threatens U
Evening journal., 1902-08-18
Short Stories From Here and There

out of the flock during the night, but
next morning we captured a number
on deck, where they had fallen ex-
hausted. l took up one which had un-
der its wing an infant bat which it had
carried far out to sea, and during the
time it was beating about our decks
against the rigging, boats and smoke
stack this tiny infant had held ON and
fallen with its exhausted parent to the
deck. | shall try to raise the pair, and
also several others.
81 doubt if there is anybody who
can boast of such a queer capture and
has the idea Of making pets of them. ]
shall look up natural history and seek
some plan to preserve their lives and
see what will be the result"
This battle with the bats, Captain
Harland says, was renewed to a less
extent during Wednesday night in the
Chesapeake bay. He cannot recollect
of having seen bats at sea before, and
the encounter. he thinks, is a phe-
nomenon that someone posted on bat
ology might write in explanation.
Evening journal., 1902-08-18

are roOmy cavities in the rocky hill
side. from which entrance is readily
gained from the foot-paths. There
are others where is is necessary to
climb to the top OF projecting rocks far
above the path, thence to find entrance
into openings that seem to extend di-
rectly downward into the earth. Prin-
cipal of these caves is old "Will's
Rock" Tradition has it that in this
cave Indians once made their home
Later it is said troops under the COM
mand of of Washington hid there when
by British soldiers. There are
in the neighborhood who will
tell you that 'spOOks" inhabit the
cave. but as a matter of fact its only
inhabitants are numerous squirrels
that dnd the place an ideal home.
Many of the steep inclines of the
hills of rocks in the immediate vicin-
ity are the despair of amateur photog-
raphers, who can only stand and gaze
cOveteously to the summit above them
too high to photograph and too rough
to climb with camera Jutting bOuld-
ers at the top of some of the largest
rocks present curious effects that are
worth preserving by the art of photog-
raphy or by sketching Just above
Wills Rock" is one that looks ready
to roll down the hillside at the first
storm, and yet it has stood there for
many hundred years.
But the numerous rocks that support
big trees are probably among the most
curious. as they must certainly pos
sess some special nutriment. Some OF
the largest of the trees seem to grow
directly from the rocks, with only the
thinnest possible covering Of soil Oh
the surface Other trees have sent
their roots over the sides of the rocks
to find nourishment in thin layers oil
soil farther down the hillside; and in
several instances the entire surface OF
the rocks will be found covered with
laurel and other shrubbery.
A visit to these few of the big rocks
of the Brandywine is well worth the
while.
Evening journal., 1902-08-18
ROCKS OF THE BRANDYWINE
PRESENT AN INTERESTING STUDY

1t is safe to iay that there are many
inhabitants of Wilmington who do not
realize that there are rocky hills within
the limits of the city and nearby, that
compare fayorably with some of the
mountains OF southern Pennsylvania
in numerous points of interest. These
same people Will travel long distances
to make their annual pilgrimages to
far-away mountains, content them
selves with all sorts of Inconvenience
in overcrowded hotels during the sum
mer months. for the benefit of the
mountain air and beautiful views,
when if they only realized the fact, a
fare of hve cents would carry them
near the most interesting rocky eleva-
ton of the State.
Not that they could be termed rocky
mountains, yet in curious formations,
interesting history and for valuable
geological studies the high hills Of the
Brandywine are we'll worth repeated
investigation and frequent exploration,
rather than by the occasional visits
paid them by the people of the city.
Climbing to the top of some of the
hills, one can command q view of the
city and the surrounding country quite
unknown to the average Wilmington
ian. One must first pass over Wash
ington street bridge and follow the
foot path going north to possess any
real knowledge of the Brandywine
rocks and woodland. When standing
on the highest point there, one can sec
the Court House. Equitable Building
and numerous church spires. Farther
up the creek bank the view is more
widespread and much more interest
ing. These are only two of the heights
that are mountainous and both present
fine views. as well as interesting study
Of rock formation; but some of the
low rocks along the banks OF the creek
are also worth careful study. Those
containing caves are usually the mosi
interesting
In the vicinity of Rockford Parl
there are several caves famous to the
young people of the city, where there
Evening journal., 1902-08-18

The North american prints a story
today ON the justices Of the Supreme
Court at Washington. and among
others mentions Justice Gray, of Della
ware, and then proceeds to tell story
of his sense Of humor. Well, we mag
inc that Judge Gray, of Delaware, will
smile at The story, thus showing that
humor with him is not a MISSING quail
ity, since there is no Justice Gray. of
Delaware although we have a Gray Of
such attainments that he would grace
the Supreme bench.
Evening journal., 1902-08-18
cusropY oF RECoRns

The defense that the assessors and
collectors of taxes will be likely to
make to the charge of sinuous meth
DDS in the management of the tax Of
ficc is outlined by the Evening Jour
nal. which finds perennial delight in
posing as the champion and apolOgist
Of all the evil-doers of the city. The
Journal says: 1--WE do not believe
that anyone has a right TO remove these
books without an order of the court
We think a mistake was made wheI
the collectors allowed them to go Oui
of their possession, and we presum,
that if their accuracy should be ques
toned the collectors would hardly con
slider themselves bound by them.1
Here is an implication that the col
lectors viii contend that the eviden
changes in their books were mad
after the books were seized by the At
toney-General, and as the books Wer