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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15

texture that it would take a stuff OF al
most extraordinary character to pass as
a novelty now. Two of these suits are
shown here by the artist. One was a
plaidei brown and red Scotch mixture
finished with red stitching. and the other
was brown serge. As during winter, the
dressy tailor gown is with skirt long all
around-of excessive length in front.
Now. however. suit with skirt Of inter
mediate length has appeared. This length
Is indicated bg the companion gown to
the walk;ag suits in the pictures. The
gown OF the initial was Of this grade. TOO.
The latter was tan voile and silk in COM
bipatior. with brown passementerie trim
ming. and the other was blue cloth with
crochet button ornamentation- The pres
ence Of these suits is to be welcomed.
They may not have quite the standing OF
the longer skirts. but they're so much
more sensible as To be sure OF many
wearers. By means OF improvement in
the details Of cut and finish, aud through
the offerings OF new materials. the walk
ing suit is more attractive than ever.
Shirt waist suits for summer are in
pleasing array. Mercerized cottons win
be the usual resort OF women who must
economize closely on the selection OF ma
terisls. and rarely will such planners Sc
cUrs as much for their money. for the
new crop OF mercerized stuffs is won
drously fne Mohairs and linens have TO
have consideration. also. and often viii
he the choice The softer wcaves Of
pioue that are new this season are at
tractive. The shirt waist suit OF silk
win have all the especial distinction that
h had last summer. For the coming sum
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
TrottinG the Horse Down Hill.

Many drivers think the horse should
trot downhill because the load does not
pull back on him, and apparently can
not understand the philosophy that
would do otherwise, says Prairie
Farmer. To trot when there is a
heavy load pulling back on the traces
is exhaustive to the horses muscular
energy. Trotting downhill, especially
with a load in addition TO its. weight
pushing down upon him, is far worse.
The former, f not carried TO excess,
will be readily regained by the aid of
little rest and nourishment, but the
latter jars and jams the shoulders,
weakens the tend0ns and springs the
knees, and may even bring on paralysis
of the nerves and muscles. The horse
left to its own inclination will slacken
its pace when once it comes to a de-
cided down grade and will go carefully
down the hill, unless it has been
trained to a different habit under the
spur of the whip. If it is necessary,
FOR some reason, to drive fast down
hill, put on the brake to, at least, pre-
vent the wagon pushing the horse; If
it can be made to draw a little on the
traces it will help materially to lessen
the injurious effects.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15


The Official carriage graft has re-
ceived considerable airing since the
subject was first brought up in Com
gress. The statements of the hefds
of departments show that there are
thirty Eight carriages and thirty-six
horses Kept for the use of department
officials and that it requires twenty
four coachmen to drive these carriages,
with their sumptuous furnishings, in
which the cabinet and minor officials
attend to their official and social dIl-
ties and their personal pleasure. This
number does not include those used by
the Interior Department or the Depart
ment of Agriculture, which for some
unexplained reason were not called
upon by the House of Representatives
for information, and volunteered none.
The department chat is most lavish
in the number of horses and carriages
used is that of Commerce and La
Dor, which, considering it has only
been in existence about one year and
already employs eight horses and ten
carriages. may be expected to largely
increase its luxurious way of doing
things when it reaches the age of
even the youngest of the other de
partments, unless Congress puts a stop
TO the extravaganza.
That this carriage graft has gradual
ly grown unisr Republican administra-
tons without warrant of law may be
seen from the returns, which show that
only one out of twenty men Is
carried on the pay roll as driver"
The other twenty-three are named in
the appropriation bills for more use
full purposes, namely: One as a watch
man, ten laborers, eight assistant mes
sengers and four messengers So the
labor of all but one of the twenty
four has been diverted from the bust
ness that Congress created the office
for, and even the new Department of
Commerce and Labor follows in the old
footsteps of demanding four messen-
gers and then using them for coach
men. The purchases of carriages and
horses are nearly all covered up under
similar guise, most of the appropri-
atoms used for that purpose being
scheduled for transportation or mis-
! cellaneous expense.
But no one will object to Cabinet of
ficers being furnished with horse
and carriage to allow them to attend
Cabinet meetings and other official
functions in appropriate style but that
minor efAcials whose time should be
spent in their offices, and who have no
outside work to attend to, should have
these luxuries under false pretenses is
| preposterous and should be cut off as
/ an excreseence more fit for monarchy
than a republic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
The RurinC az seeda.

Very shortly seedsmen will offer
their catalogues to the public, and as
the farmer looks them through he will
be astonished at the variation in prices,
In some cases. Naturally economical
he will feel that he ought not to pay
a dollar for seeds that are quoted by
another scotsman at 40 cents or less.
so he buys Of the cheaper seeds and
wonders why his crop is so small and
his soil so full of weeds.
Recent tests of seeds by an agricul-
tural expert revealed the fact that a
certain grass seed offered at % per
cent below the market price contained
so much foul seed that when cleaned
and the true seed measured the pcice
paid for that seed was actually one
third more than the highest price asked
for pure seed. 1t must not be under
stood that the assertion Is made that
all seeds quoted at less than the regu-
lar price are inferior, for one may be in
a position to sell some one variety of
seeds cheaper than his competitors.
but it is always cheaper to be on the
right side and buy the best seeds of
reliable seedsmen. The crop will more
than make good the difference in the
price of the seeds.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Fashion Notes.

For the spring the voile costume will
be the leader.
Light-toned velyets are much in de-
mand for ball gowns.
Ribbons will be extensively used for
millinery purposes this spring.
There will be a golden CLEAN to all the
trimmings of the coming season.
In the newest fur trimmings ermine is
ingeniously combined with darker furs.
Walking suits of voile on the order Of
the French tailored style are The latest
Brittany embroidery adorns some of
the collar and cuff sets so much in vogue.
Embroidered chevrons such as boys
and girls wear can be bought for so cents
each.
Have you noticed how many beautiful
brown shades are to be found among the
new silks?
For spring and summer the waist Of
Persian lawn will take precedence In the
cotton group.
"Three-decker skirts wherein each
layer falls into a long tab behind are
among new models.
Short, double breasted jackets, fitting
closely in back and loosely in front, APP
pear on the best spring suits.
A new combination for belt buckles
and jewelry specialties is that of colored
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15

bly, light weights, at least for early
spring. Little seems to have been done
in such direction, however. Some shops
certainly do make a considerable showing
Of the goods so liked in winter, but dress
makers are practically unanimous in de-
claring for plant stuffs that will hang
gracefully and the promise is strong that
the rough surfaced fabrics will be re-
served largely to other than dressy use.
This should not be interpreted to mean
that smoothness of surface, after the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
6HOOAS
O@D COLLEGES

DIR. G.. Sims Woodhead Of Cambridge
University, an eminent authority on tu-
berculosis, is lecturing in the United
States.
DR.. Yamei Kin, who was graduated
from the New York medical college some
years ago, is practicing at Ning-po,
China.
Adolph Lewisohn oe New York has
presented to Columbia University a val
liable collection Of rare books and manu-
scripts.
The youngest woman's college presi-
dent in the United States is Mary Emma
wooley OF Mount Holyoke. She is SO
years Of age.
Chancellor d. W. c. Huntington Of
Nebraska Wesleyan University is said
70 have dedicated a church for every
year of his life.
DR.. w. T. King Of Cornell College
anticipates that the semi-jubilee Of that
institution will be the educational event
Of the year in Iowa.
John Morley will visit the United
States this fall and deliver the address
at the opening Of the Carnegie Technical
school at Pittsburg.
Capt. John Anderson. Z. S. A, has
been detailed as professor Of military sci
ence and tactics at the Massachusetts,
Agricultural College.
Glen Harrison, aged 13, is teaching in
the Ozark mountains, near Gainesville.
No, and probably is the youngest peda-
gogue in the United States
Prof. c. E. Lannan, professor Of San
skirt at Harvard, has the finest library
Of Buddhist literature in the United
Slater, IL not in the world.
DR. Francis Ramaley o. the depart
ment Of biology OF the University OF Col
orado viii shortly sail TO visit the botan-
icai centers OF the far East.
NJ. AuRuste Rodin hsz been chosen
president Of the International Society Of
Sculptors, Painters and Engravers, 10
succeed the late ]. n Whisl$r.
Prof. Benjamin f. Clarke Of Brown
University was given a loving cup re-
Gently By his colleagues In the faculty
in recognition Of the completion Of forty
years service
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Presidential Power.

The United States, when they adopt
ed che constitution, placed extraordi-
nary power in the hands of the Presi-
dent. To him was confided the veto
power. giving him the authority 10 de-
eide what laws shall become operative.
He is commander in chief of the army
and navy of the United States and of
the militia of the several States when
called into service He has power to
make treaties, and all the diplomatic
power in relation to foreign nations
rests in his hands. He appoints all the
officers of the government, civil and
military. He has power to convene
Congress in extraordinary session, and
in case Of a disagreement about ad-
journment between the two houses Of
that body he may adjourn Congress to
such time as he shall think proper
The minor powers Of the President
round out and make almost autocratic
the extraordinary powers above cited.
In the hands of conservative and
well-balanced Presidents these tremen-
dous powers have resulted generally in
the welfare OF the people of the Unit
ed States. The voters have always
been extremely careful liz putting for
ward candidates for the highest office
and until party nominations became
the rule no mistakes We're made.
Partisan politics and the rule of the
few, through organization and the ex-
penditure Of money. has. since the
party rule usurped former methods,
forced the selection of some Presi-
dents who were not up TO the high or
der of former days.
The voters of the United States only
indirectly have to do with the selec-
ton and election of President; they
vote for electors. who, under the pres
ent system, are pledged TO elect the
candidates the party conventions have
nominated. Nor have the voters any
direct voice in the nominations; they
merely elect precinct delegates TO coun-
" conventions. who in turn elect del
egates to district conventions. end
these select delegates to the national
convention, so the people are thee de-
grees removed from actual power.
Viewing the vast prerogative Of one
who is elected President, how carefully
the voters should watch and ward all
the steps necessary TO obtain q safe
man
The Republicans. through ring rule.
are now saddled with a candidate that
a minority. at least. do not want. and
many '%iH not vote for. The leaders
feel they are taking desperate chances
In allowing the nomination Of Mr.
Roosevelt to go TO him In default Of
opposition In forcing him. four years
asc, to take the nominatien for Vice
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
some of the PRESIDENT. Troubles.

Publishers of Republican high-tariff
journals are among those who support
ed the demand for the removal of du-
ties on pulp and paper at the recent
New York meeting of the American
Newspaper Publishers Association,
and they are given a good scolding fos
this by the New York Comemrcial. aH
organ of the trusts. There might seem
to be a little inconsistence in their at
titude But then you cannot expect
that tariff for the protection Of trusts
in general will appear the same as a
tariff for the protection of trust
which hits them in particular. Goring
is all well enough if it is not your OK
that is being gored.-Springfeld Re
publican.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Geene Are the Ha.d,es.

Geese are the hardest Of all fowls
after the goslings shed their down and
assume their waterproof clothing.
Being water fowls, wet weather, damp
soils and extremes cS heat and cold
do not affect I'm. They will remain
perfectly healthy and will grow fat
without feeding on marshy ground
where high land fowls cannot be kept.
They require less housing or protec-
ton of any sort than other fowls.
Geese are long-lived birds. The-e have
been astonishing tales told OF the ex-
treme longevity ot the goose. Ne be-
lieve about 80 years is the record.
Geese become more prolific after their
fourth or fifth yes. AID lay more and
larger eggs. The Tnulcuse is the most
popular variety. being of large size.
not noisy. and are the best layers. but
are not the best sitters and mothers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Remedies for Roup.

Roup remedies are of but little avail.
as too much work is necessary in hand
ling birds and administering the cures,
which are not always etficacious. A
remedy often recommended. and which
is simple and inexpensive. is to give
the bird pin Of assafetida as large
as a bean twice a day. and to inject at
the same time two drops (using a sew
ing machine oil cam Of the following
mixture in each nostril. and four drops
down the throat: Camphorated oil,
one dram; water one dram; carbolic
acid. ten drops. Keep the bird in a
dry, warm place. Roup may be known
by foul odor. discharge from the nos
trils. hoarse breathing and sometimes
swelled head and closed eyes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
forty Years Ago.

The Twenty-sixth Illinois regiment
was ordered to the front from its camp
at Springfield.
The Senate confirmed the nomination
of U. S. Grant TO be a major general.
The first through telegraph line from
New York to Milwaukee, via Chicago,
was opened for business
News received of arrival OF Admiral
Farragut's fleet of Mobile to attack
Fort Gaines
Confederate battle flags captured at
Fort Donelson presented to Gov. Yates
at Springfield.
Thirteen desperadoes and murderers
were hanged by vigilance committee In
Nevada.
Fifty "butternuts" invaded Paris, in
Edgar County, ILL.,, fortified themselves
in a barn, and opened fire on passing sol
diers.
Order postponing drafts for army to
April 1 was rescinded owing to failure
of Senate TO pass House bill extending
volunteer bOunties.
Grant confirmed as major general and
Meade Sherman, Mcpherson and Thorn
as as brigadier generals.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
One hundred Years Ago.

The manufacture OF bricks by maclnn-
cry was successfully begun.
French aud Spanish residents of New
Orleans were reported in practical re-
bellion against the United States author
tiles, robbery and murder of American
visitors being of daily occurrence.
Mr.. Livingston, the American minister
to France, gave large bah to celebrate
the discovery and breaking up of the
conspiracy to assassinate Napoleon Bona
parte.
The first savings bank in England for
the benefit of the poorer classes was es-
tablished at Tottenham.
An English missionary was sent out
with the dangerous mission OF making a
tour through the interior OF North Amer
lea.
Upwards of thirty American vessels
had been captured by small French pri-
vateers and dismantled in obscure ports
in the island of Cuba.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15

President. they have saddled them
selves with an old man of the sea
that now cannot be unloaded The
President with all the patronage and
power of his office, is now beyond their
power TO turn down They viii have
to grin and bear it, What an oppor-
tunity this offers to the Democrats,
who. with the two-thirds vote can
compel the majority to pay heed to a
respectable party protest,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Fifty Years Ago.

Severe earthquake shocks caused much
damage to life and property in the vi
entity of Manchester and Lexington, Ky.
The American clipper ship Oriental
was lost with all on board off the East
Indian coast.
The ultimatum OF England and France
was sent TO St Petersburg
Lieut.. st. John, the British engineer
attached to the unfortunate Darien ex-
petition, arrived at Panama after al
most incredible hardships.
The American steamer Black Warrior
was seized by the Spanish authorities at
Havana.
The Mexican government offered com
plete religious freedom as an inducement
to secure German colonists for Mexico.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Twenty Years Ago.

A wholesale massacre occurred on Ma
mouth, Pacific ocean island
British forces under Gen. Graham adj
vanced on Osman Digma's army at Sua-
kin, Egypt.
Arrest of three men suspected Of plot
to blow up courts and Parliament with
dynamite reported from London.
Jewish citizens Of Russia who could
not show landed possessions were or
dered expelled from the empire.
Capt Schley, u. S. n, now rear adj
miral, retired, ordered to command eT-
petition to search for Lieut. Greedy, now
major general. lost in the arctic.
w. u. Gladstone introduced the sep
arate franchise bin in House Of Com
mons, adding 100000 voters.
Congress passed the bin providing for
seven steel cruisers and gunboats, the
beginning Of the present navy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
washington,s Address Is Lese Majestic

Without going so far as to say that
Minority Leader Williams was out OF
order in asking that Washington's fare
well address be read before the House
on February 90, the Albany Argus says
Mr.. Payne was right in suppressing it.
1--WE would not say that the farewell
address contains reasonable senti-
ments, but it is lese r1ajeste Of the
worst kind. Washington avoided en-
tangling alliances. The present gait is
to entangle ourselves in ayoidable al
Iiances. Washington was slow and de-
liberate. Roosevelt is-well, we all
know Roosevelt"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15

1t is asserted on the part OF the De-
partment of Agriculture that a South
ern farmers family can earn more in
eight weeks by silk culture than ii
could in a year by raising crop OF
cotton. The one crop. moreover. does
not exclude the other Mulberry trees.
the leaves of which form the food of
silkworms. can be grown along the
fences Of cotton fields and in odd cor
ners Of the farm. No great outlay is
required for stock or plant In fact.
six growing can be prosecuted as a
by-industry. like poultry raising by
women and children.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Thirty Years Ago.

The anti-monopoly convention met at
Des Moines.
The japanese rebel army began the
siege of Nagasaki; foreign residents took
refuge in warships in the harbor.
Famous Tichborne claimant convicted
Of perjury in London after trial lasting
100 days
George S. Boutwell,, w. Il. G. Ban
field, William A. Richardson and It. A
Sawyer of the treasury, and Gen. b. II.
Butler, John ID. Sapborn and George
Bliss, Jr., accused of being Interested in
revenue collection agency, described as
''the biggest conspiracy Of the age"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Homemade Hav stacker.

; Charles w. Jones, of Marion Coun-
lty, Iowa, sends the Homestead a
sketch and description for a device
of a swinging hay stacker The pole
is made to turn in an iron band shown
jim the illustration, which is not solid,
but held together by two bolts. The
iron in the band should be one-half
inch thick and two inches wide. The
pulley that is fastened to the sled can
be put at any convenient point as need
ed, according to where the stacking is
done. The runners of the sled should
be staked down by four good stakes
very much as horse power is staked
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Working Butter.

In working butter never slide the
paddle over the surface. as such treat
ment Injuries the grain. The best meth
cd is TO remove the milk by using a
gentle downward pressure. Excessive
washing is also injurious TO the grain
and general appearance Of the article.
Stop churning when the butter fat
Slobules begin TO adhere TO each other.
draw OF the milk and wash in two wa
ters at about 50 degrees. stirring slow
" and no longer than Is absolutely
necessary TO accomplish the purpose,
says the American Agriculturist cor
resnondent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Heavier Horses.

The farmer today requires heavier
horses than be has been using TO do
his farm work probably. The two fur
row pillow. the wide harrow and other
implements require power One man
with good three-horse team anG mod
ern implements will do as much work
and do It better than two men can
with four light hovses.-Robert Ness.
Quebec.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Ten Years Ago.

Grand Master Workman Sovereign Of
the knights of Labor al.noeaced that he
would defy United States eours mjunc-
ton by organizing a branch OF the A.
r. L. among Northern Pacific employees.
Democrats In caucus at Washington
decided to put wool. lumber, iron ore
and salt on the free list.
Russian and German soldiers engaged
in a fight on the frontier, and European
capitals feared war was imminent
Bland seigniorage bin providing for
the coinage Of silver passed in the House
by vote OF 1877 to 100.
Announcement made that Gladstone
would retire shortly.
The Greater New York bill passed the
Senate at Albany.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-15
Seventy-five Years Aoo.

At the battle of Tarqui the Peruvians
were defeated overwhelmingly by the
Colombians.
The island of Barbados was partially
devastated by a hurricane.
The treaty of peace was signed be-
tween Peru and Colombia.
The number of Indians in the United
States was officially estimated by the
War Department as 3l3, 100.
There were only eight banks in the
city of New York, and their aggregate
circulation was estimated to be only $3,-
100000.