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Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01

Not a kicker has objected that the
Presidents message did not fully and
ably discuss the subject of anarchy.
But it Is to be hoped that large num-
Der of American citizens are still won
dering why the hero of San Juan hill
had not word to say about the insti-
tuition where such reptiles as Czol-
gosz are Matched.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01
SENTIM EMIT

There is public sentiment
enough to kill the saloon at
next general election. It -
ballot-box sentiment that is
lacking.
Ass'td, 5c@10O; 35c01, 900.
w. g. Calderwood. Mp'Pis.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01

When you write one Of our advertisers,
Il saw your advertisement in Backbone, I"
don't suppose that that advertiser men
tally puts to our credit the profit on your
purchase merely. He wisely supposes that
for each Of his mail customers who informs
him that he or she saw his advertisement
In Backbone, there are a number who saw
1t In our paper, but In ordering, failed to
$50 state.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01

We stated last month that we were
spending more money for illustrations
than heretofore. that we were printing on
a better quality OF paper, and that our COL
umns had been heightened an inch. Since
then we have moved into more commo-
dious office and increased our outlay for
clerical help. Here are five items Of in
creased expense. What will you do to help
us to meet them?
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01
The SALOON MUST Col

AMEN! Generously thunders twhoy
the ticket
on there KILLER long bisil-
and in the political
Asstd, 5cQD1OO; 35c@1OO w. Calderwood. MOTIFS.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01

A professor announces that he has
discovered the seat of life to be in the
spine. That's nothing new. The
agitation of the subject however raises
the interesting question whether one
who has no backbone can be called
man.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01

The Triangular Debates which were held
during January have aroused a keen inter
est throughout the state. INQUIRIES have
come from various points, looking towards
local contests OF this nature. 1t is proba-
Die that no other effort will result more
helpfully to the cause than this joint dis
cussion OF the tenets of the various politi-
cal parties. The secretary will be glad to
answer any Inquiries from any part of the
state touching this mode of agitation.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-02-01

1t would mean more than can be easily
estimated IL every Prohibitionist who lives
at some point remote from the railroad CEN
tiers, but who could arrange for few
meetings in his neighborhood would send
his name and address to w. g. Calder
wood, State Secretary, Minneapolis, stating
how far and In what direction he lives
from the nearest or most accessible rail-
road point TODAY Is the time to attend
to this matter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22

worn az the bust. Knots of ribbon are
placed at the bust also. There Is no
ticeable absence OF absolute rules. and
the wedding gown that IS sheer and
handsomely trimmed with hne lace VIII
pass. Nainsook pettieoats. worn be-
meath the skirts are almost as elaborate
as the outside skirts. China silk pctti-
coats. beautifully trimmed With lace ruf-
aes and insertion. are a fine choice.
The goinS-away gown may be of any
OF the soft cloths, and later linen VIII
take the place of cloth for travelling.
The current gowns usually are trimmed
with stitched bands Of six or cloth, haze
hlousey eton or b0lero jackets. aud are
finished with n sailor collar Of the goods,
white MORE silk OF handsome lace aud
embroidery Tans, biscuits. light grays
and wedgew0od blue are fav0Fite colors.
In the initial picture IS an example Of
these dresses. a light gray etamine over
silk 10 match Stitched bands q gray
six trimmed H. The c0iors just meI-
toned viii be used Tor linen gowns, too.
besides a very pretty delicate green that
s not worn for this purpose IN cloth.
The stylish brides outfit Is incomplete
without a long or thTee-quarter coat Of
black tafeta. MORE OF psau de sois- This
Is used as dust cloak. and may oe per
fec1ly plain. bat for handsome lace o.
embroidered collar. Some are piped with
red. white. green and light-biue satin
and these are very prett.Iy finished
Bridesmaids dresses may be Of almost
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22
The End OF the World.

If you want to know just how much
the scientists know on the subject, read
these six opinions which have been ex-
pressed during recent years; reconcile
them if you can, and then possess your
soul in patience:
l. The land surface is diminishing;
then the human race will finally be
drowned.
p Ice is gradually accommodating at
the North Pole, so that some day the
earth will lose it's equilibrium and men
will be utterly annihilated by the rush
of moving objects.
3. The earth is moving toward the
sun; the last man will finally be roasted
alive.
f. Water is by degrees becoming
scarcer; in ages to come all beings,
human and bestial. will perish with
thirst.
). The beginning of the year 5000
men will rerograde; in the end they
will be creatures no larger than an in
sect
6. The sun is burning up; as Old Sol
cools. the earth's glacial zones will en-
large and humanity will be frozen to
death.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22
Trees that Burst Afiame

Trees are subject TO spontaneous
combustion The banks of the Cam
river, in Cambridgeshre. England,
have recently exhibited an unusual
number of such cases, and young
growing willows have been the victims
in nearly every case. Cambridge used
to pride itself upon its beautiful will
lows, and it was therefore with sor-
row that the people discovered one
morning the charred remains of what
had once been a really beautiful speci-
men of the willow tree.
The fate of the tree naturally at
tracted attention to the phenomenon,
and thereafter, but too much oppor-
tunity was afforded for the study of
it At one point in the river in particu-
lar the process was seen. Green trees,
covered with rich masses of foliage.
Suddenly burst forth into confagration
and burned TO their very cores. Fine
willows in full vigor poGred forth
clouds of smoke from their half burned
stems.
An examination of the charred re-
mains of the trees revealed nothing in
the way of explanation. but as the
trees which met their fates were for
the most part young there could hard
ly have been any putrescence of fer
mentation. Just why the willows
should meet such sudden ends is not
apparent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22


mo. Your grace; it is rb~ wind among
the trees; the wind is high tonight"
At last the door closed and the maid
was gone.
Ireen was alone, and she locked the
door, lest any interruption should come.
She flew rather than walked to the win
dow and opened it qaickly; she leaned
half out of ii. ant bent her golden head
as though she was listening intently. Just
then the clouds parted, and the moon
shone out clear as day. Those silver
beams never fell on any sight more tragic
than the beautiful head and face framed
in roses and passion flowers, bent with
such eager. desperate intent.
The windows of her room looked to-
ward that part OF the woods where the
living horror lay. She could not take her
eyes from the group of trees that led TO
it. The wind stirred the branches. and
they were like great arms stretching to
her, like huge giants reckoning to her.
She cried out with terror. and then the
clouds parted still further. and the moon
shone out clear and bright as day; it was
rs though a flood of living, clear silver
had fallen over everything, and she knew
she knew now that light would fall en-
the upturned face. tle dark, handsome
face she had loved with such a passion
ate love. on the white hands that would
now probably be tearing the grass and
beating the ground in the widest agony.
The moon would be shining down upon
him; the light lying on mis- face and hair
just as it lay on hers; the wind would
whisper. and moan. and wall; the pure,
pale stars with golden eyes would he
watching him; the night birds singing
over him; the hares pause in their leap
ings at the terrible sight before them;
the bright-eyed squirrels would halt in
solemn wonder as they saw what lay on
the ground.
She shuddered and trembled as she
thought of it; she stretched out her hands
70 the east where he lay. Her whole
soul seemed to go out to him with rush
of pain. She clasped her hands as she
cried to herself
CTo be coniinuedI
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22

ural blossomed toned pastel colorngs
and the toques require but little trim
ming
On some light cloth gowns Of Partisan
designing hand painted medallions Of sat
in encircled by velvet ribbon form Dor
der for the skirt
Mohair and brilNantine viii be used
for general wear and favor win be equal
ly divided between the coiors, black, blae.
gray and brown.
Jeweled tops to combs are put on with
hinge. that the best use can be made
Of them. and they can be placed ID sew
eral different ways.
Buttons OF rhinestone. with set&ipg OF
gan metal. are used as fasteners for
suede gloves IN gun metal tint, TO be
worn with black gowns
Ties OF white or black satin finished
With lace ends are tied at the front in a
bow or four-in-hand. and worn with
black or colored silk shirt waists.
With few exceptions the handsomest
Of the spring wraps and bodices are
adorned with collaretfss. fchus and ber-
thas Of lace or Mexican drawn work IN
white or ecTu-
Collars are Of al sorts and conditions.
They are trimmed with braid and en-
broidery and are made Of silk in black.
white and colors-moire being q faT0rite
for this purpose-or OF cloth n the deb
cate coSorx.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22
CHAPTER XxIII

As the evening wore on and the beauti-
ful face Of the young wife grew pale, the
gentlemen aid their best TO sustain their
courage. Such things often happen, they
said: Sir hubert might have missed his
way and sought s nights refuge in some
Of the neighboring villages or mansions;
he might have met vita some friend who
had detained him; he might have gone to
spend the right with some of the neigh
bors, and have sent 4 messenger who
had delayed; a THOUSAND probable ideas
suggested themselves | to them. all OF
which were possible ana probable.
Earlier than usual tlat evening came
to a close. No one seemed inclined for
the usual evenings amusement. for dane
iag. charados or masic. Although they
would not anprehend danger there was
co doubt that the ABSENCE Of SIR Hubert
weighed them down.
The greater part OF the visitors retired
early. The duke. with one OF his foot
men. went down to the keepers cottage
10 send the inen out to Che woods. Lady
Estmere weat to her t-oom. where her
maid sat up 10 comfort her the greater
part OF the night. aud the Duchess Of
Bayard wens 10 rest She had barely
patience to wait while the maid took OF
that sumptuous dress Of blue velvet, with
its rich. trailing lsces. aud the diamonds
with their shining light; she hurried her
and seemed possessed By the very spirit
Of impatience.
Il am going to read. Marcia" said her
grace: give me the blue dressing godwn.
and you can 60"
But nrst she must take the diamond
stars from tae queenly head and brush
out the silken shower Of golden hair.
More than once while that was being
done the duchess asked the question:
What kind Of night is II, Marcia
does the moon shiaes"
And each time the maid answered.
Ne. your grace. il IS Ozark yet: but the
clouds are breaking over she moon.
More than oacc she started SO violent
Is that the golden wavss OF hair were
almost tern fcom the gir:s hand.
Did Won hear 8 cry q she would say.
And the maids answer wa always:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22
science Could Not Explain 1t.

A distinguished naturalist recently
gave a dinner to a number of learned
men. At the conclusion of the repast
the company went out into the garden,
in the center of which stood large
glass globe, on a pedestal. Happening
to touch this globe one of the guests
discovered, to his amazement, that it
was much warmer on the shady side
than on the side facing the sun. He
Immediately communicated his discoy-
cry to his friends.
A warm argument sprang up. and IN
the course of the debate the phenome-
non was attributed to the law of re-
Election or repulsion or something
equally formidable.
The host, however, had his suspicion
as to the correctness of these theories,
and sent for his gardener. When he
nut In an appearance. the gentleman
said:
John. can you tell us why this globe
is warmer on the shady than on the
sunny Side?'
well, replied the man, slowly, the
fact is. 1 Just turned it round, for was
afraid that the heat would crack IT.
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Rights OF way have been taken for a
railroad from Asheyille, ). c.. 20 kuthcr-
fordton.
The Texas and Pacific has Withdrawn
from the military agreement os tie west
ern lines.
Travel over the Rock Islands uew III
Paso line is exceeding expectations Of
officers OF the road.
Among the recent equipmens orders is
one for sixty-6ve locomotives for the
Lackawanna system.
Gross earnings Of the Chicago Great
Western road for the third week ia Feb
ruary increased S2.sS3.
The Frisco system. it Is stated. has be-
come the oaaer Of the Blackwell Enid
and Southwestern Railway.
The Milwaukee and ST. Pau road has
begun operating its own sleepess over
the Superior division 81 the ystfn.
4 clever manipulation 81 q railroad
ticket has been discovered By oeal agents
Of the Wisconsin Central aHd N1rtheFu
Pacific roads.
The st. Joseph and Grand Island Rail
road. the connecting link between -.
Joseph. Mo. and the Union Paaitic over
land route, has been absorbed ~ She lat
ter road.
The annual report Of the IaXas ana
Pacific Railroad showed an iuirease o.
So O1s. 81 IN the gross earn-ngs and aH
increase OF $3.50, O03 in the net. earnings
for the year ended Dec. 81, l.Jl
Contracts lately secured by western
roads call for what IS believed 10 BE- ihs
largest Increment OF tobatco frofn THIS
country TO the Orient Oh record.
Through passenger train sfiFffe has
been established over the Eassera liii-
nois and Evansville and TeTa Haste
roads. The two lines practically bare
been merged and the service viii bss from
Chicago to Evansville, Ind
All roads operating rast 81 taf Alissis-
xirpi river haze ANNOUNCED reGu9ea rates
for the aapsaal encampment % ti.e 'gfana
army Of the Republic IN Illinois .at Rock
Island. and the convention q tha Aorth-
western Volunteer Firemen' Association
At Defiance, Ohio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22
HARD FIGHTING REPORTED.
Bocr War Goes on While Commanders
Farley for Peace


News Of severe lighting in the Efans-
vaal a. the end of last week has been
sent to London by Lord Kitchener. who
reports that about 200 Beers were killcl,
wounded or captured. 'Ihere were about
a hundred British casualties. The Bli5-
ish also captured three guns and con-
siderable quantity OF supplies. Com
mandant Potgieter was among the Beers
killed.
In dispatch dated 1t Pretoria Lord
Kitchener recounts how Col. Colenbran-
der, after finding Commandant Bcyer's
lager at Peel Kop. moyed his force nv
different routes from Petersburg, Trans
vaal Colony, blocking tie principal lines
of retreat. The fighting was begun April
s. when the Inniskilling Fusiliers attack
ed Moiipspoort. covering the Boer posi-
ton. and at dusk had seized hill east
ward of the Poort, after considerably. Op-
position, resulting in Ca. Murray being
wounded and Lieut.. Lincoln beiag killed.
another officer and ire men were wound
ed. Since tbcn operations have continued
daily. Cc.enbrarder's latest report, April
j., gaze the Bocr losses in killed, wound
ed and prisoners at log men.
The most severe fighting occurred April
il in western T.ansvaal.i where Gen. Ian
Hainiltoa has replaced Gen. Methuen in
command of the British troops The
Beers attacked Col, kGsewich's force
near Rooiwai. and fighting ut close quar-
ters cnsued. The Beers were rcpulsed,
leaving on the field forty-four men kill
ed. including Commandapt potgieter and
thirty-four wounded The British cap.
tured twenty unwounded prisoners.
According to last accounts Gen. Ian
Hamilton was pursuing tae remainder of
the Boer command The British losses
in this fight were six men killed and fifty
two wounded. At the beginning OF the
pursuit Col. Kekewich captured two
guns. pompon, a quantity Of ammuni-
ton and a number of wagons.
y force of Beers recently overwhelmed
a strong British patrol sent out from
Bultfontein, Orange River Colony, to
clear distant farms. An officer and two
men were killed. fourteen men were
wounded and the remaining members of
the patrol were surrounded aud captured.
Lord Kitchener mentions holding an in
quiry into this reverse.
1t is said that the communication OF
the Boer leaders to Lord Kitchener,
which was heraded rs peace proposal,
amounted to little more than request
for permission to use tile cable in con-
sulting Mr.. Kruger and the Boer dele
gates in Europe regarding a basis for
peace settlement
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22

ly with handsome lace flounces. some
times three and four covering a skirt,
while others may have a deep Spanish
hounce of lace with a handsome lace
yoke at the skirts top Tucking, shir-
ring, shocking, hemstitching and fagot-
ting are all used, and most gowns are
made over handsome cream silk founda-
tons. The new peau de sole comes in
a beautiful rich cream shade, and is the
most favored of all materials for wedding
gowns. 1t makes up beautifully, and will
stand any amount of tucking, shirrlng or
applique work. Many gowns OF this ma
terial are beautifully embroidered in
white silk floss and seed pearls; others
are appliqued with chiffon orange bios
SONS and foliage. The brides gown of
the accompanying sketches was cream
peau de sole, the skirt finished with four
cream duchesse lace ruffles A yoke
effect of the lace and white chiffon fichu-
drapery were on the bodice. White
Louisine satin ribbon gave the belt and
trimmed the sleeves. The veil was white
tulle.
Waists of brides gowns have yoke I'm
ish, as rule, and many are completed
with a handsome fichu of lace or chiffon
trimmed with lace. Elbow sleeves are
the rule, although long sleeves may be
worn if desired, but the former are
beautifully made and trimmed The
fronts and sides of skirts touch the
ground and the handsome train is usual
ly untrimmed. Sashes of white or cream
satin ribbon are worn, these sometimes
edged with handsome silk fringe or fin
ished with a ruching of chiffon Dead
white is not fashionable for brides
dresses, the deep cream tints seeming to
be fayorites. Wells are of point lace or
very fine tulle, usually fastened with
spray of orange blossoms. Sprays of the
blossoms may be tucked in at the belt or
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22

any OF the sheer materials in either plain
colors or figures. A beautiful soft silk
called quicksilver viii be worn by many.
1t has a glimmer that suggests its name,
and makes up beautifully when trimmed
with ivory paEne velvet and gold tissue
ribbon, with pink button roses. Armure
brilliante IS pretty crinkled silk that is
used. The maid of honor and the brides
maids often are in white. the latter with
touch of color in velvet or satin ribbon
al throat, bust and waist line. If fis-
ured or lowered materials are worn. the
ground is always white. the foundation
and trimming matching some color in the
design. Pink. blue. delicate green. wedge
wood blue and very delicate yellow are
The shades chosen. OF the three brides
maids dresses in to-day's second picture.
the skirt of tie seft-hand one was white
chiffon over lSale pink silk, its bodice was
all-over ecru lace, the bolero white MORE
silk. Pink velvet gave the belt and
bolero trimming. The gown next this
was wedgewood blue nuns yelling. over
silk to match. with trimming of white
chiffon and yellow lace. The gown seen
from the rear was yellow gauze. with
white chiffon ruffies on the skirt. nehu
cape of cream lace and Irish crochet and
belt of yellow satin.
There is no general rule that applies
to guests gowns unless it is that they
should dress deliberately. Even this rule
may be broken by comparatively plain
gown that possesses novelty in good de-
gree. Dress fashions rarely are less con-
fined than they nov are, so the gathering
at a stylish wedding is sure to be marked
by great variety and richness of attire.
So. too. it is impossible to note points Of
general application. except it be that each
woman has striyen TO Guido the others.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22
CEREAL PRODUCT or FARMS.
Wheat and Other Grains the Basis of
q Census RmlIetin.

Wheat and Other Grains the Basis of
Census Bulletin.
4 report issued by the census bureau
on statistics of the most important ce-
reals shows that 2.033912 farms in the
United States during the census year
1900 produced JS,J34252 bushels OF
wheat of farm value of $3.50, 945,320.
This wheat was raised on I2,5SS, 5T4
acres.
OF the 5,T39.6J1 farms IN the nation
2T2,913 raised barley cultivatilg 4,4Tt,-
226 acres. upon which were produced
1852, S27 bushels. of farm value oC
$41 600, SAG. Farms numbering POS, AGO
cultivated S07. 1876 acres OF bucl;wheat
producing II .237.005 bushels or a farm
value of $3.74S.371 Farms agsregating
4,69T.T99 cultivated a4.916SGG acres OF
corn. producing 2666.43S. 2T9 bushels, OF
a farm value OF $3.50 257.726 Farms 10
a total Of 2.114,5j9 cultivated 29.J39, 597
acres of oats. producing thercfrom 943,-
3S7 80 bushels, of q farm vlluc Of SILL
09S5S4. There were 295.1O farms cul-
tivated 2.054, 269 acres Of rye. producing
therefrom 2J.570.35e bushels, Of a farm
value Of ST.. 291 ,2JS.
The bureau estimates that the total
wheat exported. kept for seed and ground
in nour SRI grist mills aggregated Coo,
t36, al bushels.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-04-22
MAJOR WALLER Is FREE.
Acquitted of the Charge of killing
Natives of Snrnnr- Wifhnilf Trial.

Acquitted of the Charge of Killing
Natives of Samar without Trial.
Maj. L. w. r. Waller. commander Of
the marine corps, who was court mar
tailed at Manila on the charge of eX-
ecuting natives OF the island OF Samar
without trial, has been acquitted The
court stood eleven to two for tie aequit-
tai of Waller. The trial consumed many
days and a mass of evidence was sub
mitted.
Maj Waller led an expedition across
the island of Samar and he land members
of his command suffered Uncomfortable
hardshipS. many of the men dying. The
natives it is alleged. proved treacherous
and some were summarily shot 10y order
of Maj. Waller. Charges were preferred
against Maj. Waller and a conrt martial
ORDERED. - Try him.
Gen. Smith, the commander in SaEl9r,
testified that he gave no orders to Mai.
Waller to kill. This testimony was Hat
ly contradicted by Maj Waller ana re-
eeiyed corroborative evidence Maj. Wal
Ter declared that Gen. Smitl. bad said to
him:
Il wish yen to kill and burn. The more
you kill the more you will please me
The interior of Samar musg be made
bowling wilderness. Kill erery native
over 10 years old"