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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12


Orders Ter $4,000 tons of steel rails
have been plscaa hy the Hartman lines,
at the schedule price of SIS per ton.
The Southern Pacific has been grant
ed p eoacession by the Mexican govern
Elent to build line through the PENN
sula of Lower California.
The Grand Trunk shareholders, at a
meeting in London, ratified the agree
ment with the Canadian government for
the construction of the Grand Trunk
Pacific.
The Railroad Commission of Louis
lana has adopted a uniform bill of lad
ing for all freight on all roads in Lou
isiana and ordered the railroads TO adopt
the same.
The New York Central Railroad has
opened negotiations with the American
Locomotive Works for the purchase of
10 locomotives for use. on the Central
and the Lake Shore.
The work of mountaineering the line
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railway, the only line between
Richmond, Va. and Washington, d. c..
is progressing rapidly.
Between 12.00O and 5000 home-seek-
ers, bound for Texas. Oklahoma and
New Mexico, started from Chicago a
few days ago over the Santa Fe. making
the trip in special trains.
The u aware and Hudson's seventy
fourth annual report for the year 1903
shows a net income of SS.914, T94, out
of which dividends pf S2,4J0,000. at the
rate OF { per cent, were paid, and in nd
aition S1.000.000 was spent for equip
ment and nearly $4,000 for new con
struction and mining plants.
The Burlington bridge across the Mis-
souri, river at Nebraska City is in danger
OF being turned BIZ the current Of the
liver and OF being left spanning bayou
or dry land The river is cutting into
the Iowa bank rapidly and when the
spring rise occurs the current may
change despite the efforts OF The enSi-
neers 10 retain i in its present place.
The annual report OF the Missouri Pa
ci5c. including its leased and operated
lines. fer the fiscal year ended Dec. 81
shows the largest earnings in tie his
terry Of the company The surplus appli-
cable 10 dividends amounted 10 1855
600. an increase OF $1,041, goo over the
previous year
Most OF the roads which have no ter
minals in ST. Louis take the position that
they cannot permit demoralizing action
Of passenger traffic throughout the coun-
try Tor the entire worlds fair season.
they say that few people wiz go 70 St
louis until fan. md they DO not object
to the establishment OF low rates fos
that period
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
finish to afford I

own. In many Of the sleeves, too, that
are composed OF series OF ruffies the
slone suggested is not very trying to
figure tlH1t is somewhat lacking. Then
there is much binding in OF the shoulders
BIZ rulings These often outline deep
yokes. and while they 90 not nctually
consiae the shoulders. they seem to ard
so suggest snnguess for shoulders that
alas. simply worid not 5eaT frank dis
closure. Each os these three forms OF
treatment are sognd in many modIhca-
lions. and there are hest Of other no.
lions OF the same general kind. so the
demand for an appearance q fine shout
dcrs Is not So exaciins Is * would seem
to be
The rsc ~ braid in tailoring increases
This trimming aYpe3-s CT more and more
gowns ard garments. and more or u IS
employsi 70 tie gown or coat An early
tendency 10 use .9nciful sorts Of braid
hasn't seemed 20 make 3 great deal o.
headway OF lzts. ard instead The trend
seems to be toward tie employment OF
cuiiicues- They're aot vevy logical these
twists. but they arc considered 70 BE Fery
ornamental and they re stylish 50 what
woald vcus They are the more s7Tagger
and impressive IN the wider hralds.
which makes Of the fancy Quite diaer-
xu1 matter from what Il Toald - Z
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
OHIO BANK in CRASH.
Federal Trust Co. of Cleveland Assigns
Boston Institution Closes It's Doors.


Boston institution Closes It's Doors.
Uneasiness caused by the strange dis
appearance of George +. Clewell. its sec
rotary and treasurer, and rumors that he
had embezzled a large amount. forced
the assignment of the Federal Trust
Company in Cleveland News OF the
failure caused a panic among the de-
positors of the Pearl Street Savings and
Loan Company, and run was begun on
that bank. The prominent institutions
downtown, however, rushed coin and cur
rency to the assistance of the bank, and
when the clamoring crowd of depositors
were admitted they found the counters
piled high with silver dollars and smaller
coins The sight of the great piles of
wealth was magical, and the crowd melt
ed away.
The Federal Trust Company assigned
to the Guardian Trust Company. The
action is said to have been taken as
result Of the disappearance of Clewell
and reports that shortage had been
found in the funds of the concern.
The companys total assets will be
about $3,000,000. 1t has a capital stock
of $1,500,000. surplus fund of $4,000
and about $4,000 undivided profits. Ac-
cording to its last report it had 81, 1885,
362 in loans and discounts, $4,000 in
real estate loans, and owned. $129,O
stocks, bonds and mortgages.
An agreement practically was reach
ed between the directors Of the Federal
Trust Company and the Guardian Trust
Company several days ago. providing for
the merging of the two concerns. The
disappearance of Clewell however, pre-
cipitated matters, and the directors de-
cided that an assignment probably would
avoid a run on the bank and protect all
| interests.
Unable to provide for the unusual de-
nands of its depositors, the Union Trust
! Company of Boston closed its doors. The
| liabilities of the company are placed at
! $1,600,000, with nominal assets of about
the same amount. For some time past
depositors have been making heavy with
| drawals, and the management of the
bank was unable to realize on securities
! quickly enough to meet these demands.
! The Union Trust Company was incofpo-
rated in 1888. 1t was capitalized at
100000 and it's president is former Con-
gresham William L. Barrett
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Republican Troubles.

The program of the Republican
leaders, which is backed by President
Roosevelt. for an early adjournment
OF Congress, has met with an unex-
pected obstacle in the probable inn
parchment of Judge Swayne of Flor
ida. If the House of Representatives
follows the recommendation of the
judiciary Committee, the United
States Judge will be impelched for
high crimes and misdemeanors. That
will entail that Congress shall re-
main in session some months longer
than the Republican leaders hoped or
intended. In the meantime the various
committees are prolonging the hear
ings on the bills that the Republicans
do not wish to go on record, so that
If report is finally agreed upon, 1t is
intended TO be too late for final action.
In that way the Republican patriots
hope that they viii not be called upon
to vote for or against these debatable
questions. Amongst these are the bills
demanded by the labor organizations
for shorter hours. anti-injunCtion and
arbitration; for reciprocity and tariff
reform. for free trade with the Phil
ippines. recommended by Gov. Taft;
the service pension bill; the bills for
statehood for the territories. which
were promised i'm the last Republican
platform: the ship subsidy bill, the
pure food bill. the bill TO increase the
power Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission to regulate railroad rates,
and the Smoot anti-pelygamy case in
the Senate Ali these, and some others,
the Republican managers do not want
the party to pass upon before the
election. as a record vote on any Of
them might be disastrous In many
states and perhaps change the result
Of the national election.
The impeachment Of Judge Swayne
would compel the House Of Repre-
sentatives 10 remain in session, unless
the Senate agreed that the lower house
could adjourn. after the appointment
OF the managers OF the impeachment
on the part Of the House. The few
precedents seem TO be against such al
agreement. With the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes in session until well into the
summer. there would be constant op
portnnity for the Democrats TO exploit
the numerous mistakes Of the party In
power. There is also a dread on the
part Of the Republicans that President
Roo evelt viii suddenly do something
that the country win not endorse and
with Congress IN session il would De
emphasized by the Democratic lead
ers.
So it win be seen that the Repnbli-
caa leaders are in a peck Of trouble
and viii not be relieved IN their minds
until Congress has adjourned
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
Fashion Notes.
Raspberry tints are in high favor.

Raspberry tints are in high favor.
There's bit of lace on almost every
nat.
Renaissance lace is used for yokes and
upper sleeves.
The small-checked silk ginghams are
to be much worn.
Stockings positively must match the
gown, says fashion.
The newest raincoats are very smartly
made of mems suitings.
Some new tweed suits have collars,
cuffs and facings Of linen.
Some new tweed suits have collars,
cuffs and facipgs of linen.
A jaunty gilt tassel falling over the
front brim is a feature of the tricorne
hat.
There is much talk of vivid colors, but
black is always good and always much
worn.
A short. loose-wristed glove without
buttons is being worn by few good
dressers.
Movable buttons, attached TO the coat
in such manner that they can easily be
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
WANTED. coNsclENTIousNEss.
Leaven Needed In Relations and Amer
Uencies of American Life.

Leaven Needed In Relations and Amer
Sencies of American Life.
1t is natural, wholesome, saving con-
scientiousness, applied to all the rela-
tons and emergencies Of private and
public life, that is so sadly wanting in
many American communities con-
scientnousness which results in some
thing like that system of honor which
distinguishes the student life of the
University of Virginia, and which, Nir-
glnians are apt to maintain. has per
ceptibly and beneficially affected the
tone of business and other affairs in
that commonwealth. Downright I'M
scrupulousness marks the knave; a par
tial lack of scruple characterizes the
large numbers of respectable men who,
as members of boards. as merchants,
as taxpayers, as politicians, as voters,
wink at evil practices in others, tim
idly avoid all opposition to official
wrong. and themselves commit slight
aud not too conspicuous irregularities,
OF give support fer selfish reasons 70
venal candidates Cor office. Such re
spectables" are The despair of the pat
riotic men who, in our day and in a
thousand communities, are trying to
stay the tide of that political corrup-
ton which, according to so good a
friend of America as John Morley,
'for the moment obscures the great
democratic experiment"
1t comes to this, that 1.-THE period of
corruption" which friends of Ameri-
cans abroad are called upon so often
to apologize fora corruption which,
while bad enough. is not so deeply
rooted as our enemies believe-can he
brought to an end only by the growth
of a sense of honor. of scrupulousness
backed by moral bravery, upon the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
IOWA MINES SHUT DOWN.
Conference of workmen and Operators
Unable to Settle Dispute.


Unable 70 agree to an arbitration of
their differences. the Iowa miners and
operators split in joint conference Thurs
day, with the result that every mine in
the State viii be shut down. thro.i IL
1880 miners out Of employment. ThS
conferenfe adjourned a session covering
a period of six weeks. the latter part of
which was devoted 10 an attempt OH the
part of both to arrive at some amicable
conclusion.
The split resulted from a refusal on
the part of the operators To raise the
wages OF the unskiIled and to lower the
price of blasting powder demanded By
the men.
The refusal TO increase the wage OF I'M
skilled miners workmen. such as mnte
drivers and top men. al the beginning of
the conference extended only to certain
districts where that class of labor is UNI
usually expensive, but at the close of the
conference the operators demanded that
it should be universal and apply TO every
district in the State.
Summed up. the situation is thus: The
miners demand reduction in the price
of blasting powder from 81 to $1I5 per
can. They dem nd a uniform advance
in the scale of wages paid top men, and
that drivers in districts Nos ] and 4
should receive the same scale as in dis
triets Nos = and 3.
The operators claimed they were
standing by the indianapolis agreement
and in so doing could not submit 70 gen
eIal increases III the wages paid unskilE
ed labor throughout the district. There
was no dissatisfaction with the scale
paid skilled workmen in any district
President White of the Iowa miners
said: THE miners made every attempt
to arbitrate and were unable TO reach
an agreement. There is nothing else now
to do but to fight it out to the end. l
shall never sanction an agreement under
the present conditions" Leading operat-
crs say the position OF the miners is UNI
tenable and that they cannot reach them
so long as they cling to their present POI
sition.
The strike and lockout will include
mines in Appanoose. Mahaska. Keokuk,
Wapello, Marion, Jasper, Polk, Boone
and Webste counties. Iowa. and those in
Putnam County. Missouri. In Polk
County there are 1900 miners, while
more than S2,0000O0 is invested in the
business in this county alone. The strug-
gle is likely to be long and bitter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
LAWRENCE IRvINe's PsssIMIsM.
Not Even Entirely Dispelled by His
HaDDy Marriage

Not Even Entirely Dispelled by His
Happy Marriage.
Laurence Irving, son of Sir Henry
Irving, is Of very gloomy disposi-
ton He is a disciple of Tolstoi, and
is troubled with many theories with
regard to the changing of present con-
ditions for the betterment of mankind.
In addition to his work as an actor,
he has written several plays. They
are all of the gloomy sort. however,
and have not been successes. Yet his
friends predict for him a great future
as a dramatist when he shall have
shaken off the morbidness of thought
that now envelopes him.
One of his best friends and most ar
dent admirers is f. H. Sothern. Mr..
Sothern has known young Irving since
he was boy and chuckles over this
story, which he tells on his fellow actor
and playwright.
Laurence is married now, you
know" says Mr.. Sothern, land his
moroseness is rapidly disappearing I'M
der the influence of his happy mar
rage. sui, lie linus IL udfu 10 Iel 20
his old role of a pessimist all of a
sudden.
"A short while ago | had luncheon
with him and Mrs. Irving. All through
the meal he was in the happiest,
brightest hunaor, laughing and joking
as l had never known him to do be-
fore. l was so struck with it that
remarked upon the change.
"'Oh, yes, he said. Everything is
changed now The world is bright and
gay. No more gloominess for me-
land, chimed in Mrs. Irving, Tau
renee has written new play. 1t is
/ full OF sunshine and humor, and is sure
| to be a great success.
els that so, Laurence| / asked
What is the name of your new play?
"The old, gloomy look came over bis
face as he thought of his work. 1t is
called he said slowly. 1t is called
I'm the Depths. New York Sun.
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FooIinr the Voters.

Pooling the Voters.
The Republicans of Minnesota have
declared for tariff reform in mild
way At the State Convention to elect
delegates TO the Chicago convention the
platform adopted declared for modih-
cation of the tariff schedules to suit
changing conditions and lin favor
of reciprocity treaties with other coun-
tries for mutual interest and to extend
our markets." No doubt Iowa, WiScon-
sin and other Western States will
make similar declarations, and Massa-
chusetts and some Eastern States may
declare for reciprocity. but all will de-
clare, as did the Republicans of Mime
sofa, for the protective policy of the
Republican party" How can the tar
i'll schedules be modified to lit chang
ing conditions if the policy of protec-
tion is to be upheld? The Republican
organs of protection are constantly de-
nouncing those Republicans who even
favor reciprocity. let alone tariff re-
form, and have been powerful enough
to defeat the ratification of the reci-
procity treaties that have been before
the Senate since 1899 and expired by
limitation in 1893, Does that look like
favoring reciprocity2
The protectionists aud the trusts
combined control all the Republican
members of Congress, so that no bill
for tariff reform has even been report
ed from the Committee ON Ways and
Means. Does that look like favoring
modification OF the tariff SEIZED
ules?' Those Republican members of
Congress who promised in the last
campaign they would favor tariff re-
form on those schedules that gave the
trusts a monopoly, have made no effort
TO redeem their promises, but have
stood pat with the ultra protection
lists and concluded that their political
salvation depended ON letting well
enough alone"
The Protective Tariff League, backed
| by trust influence and money, has
! whipped those members into line who
promised tariff reform. by threatening
to fight their denomination, or defeat
them at the polls. How long the voters
will continue to be fooled by promises
and pay high trust prices, knowing
that the trusts are exporting their
products to foreign countries and
selling those products for much less to
the foreigner, remains to be seen. The
platform promises of the Minnesota
Republicans Indicates the voters are
firing OF trust extortions and may be-
come weary of promises that ore not
| redeemed.
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which l. sense which Nonsens,

While Senator Aldrich was saying al
Providence that tariff duties do not
encourage or create monopolies, or
trusts. or combinations, the German
Minister of Commerce, Moeller, com
menting upon the recent decision OF
the United States Supreme Court in
the case OF the Northern Securities
Companies, was saying that the evils
of American trust system can only be
counteracted by a tariff reduction be-
cause the high protective tariff is the
cause of the evil acts the trusts are
guilty Of"
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ment sought to establish a government
armor plate plant in case it was found
that the price of the plate was fixed
too high by the trust that controls
production of armor plate for Ameri-
can hattleships. The Republican ma
iority lost no time in voting down the
proposed amendment The time is
near at hand when the steel plate
trust, and others. will be called upon
to make large contributions to the Re
publican campaign fund. and the Re-
publican managers are taking no
chances
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12

well, sir" said the author. cnthu-
siastically. my book is selling Ike hot
cakesr
"Hotcakes, ehF' remarked the critic.
Il can understand that. ! heard a fell
low say to-day that your book gave
him mental dyspepsia Philadelphia
Press
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12

light blue crepe de chine with hand en-
broidered hounce and point de Paris
yoke, and shirred white crepe de chine
set off with chiffon tiounces. Ruchings
of practically any of the soft dress ma
terials are employed as trimming, and the
communication of their edges is varied
considerably. Ruched ribbons are in
good standing, also, though not so often
employed as are the other sort.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
a Rorrowed Thought

Poet-You remember that little
thought set 10 verse; Well made
s. on that
Crittick- Indeeds You're quite
fnaneier 1t isn't everybody who can
make money on what he borrows -
Philadelphia Ledger.
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sNowFLAKEs.

1henever a snowflake leaves the>sky,
1t turns and turns TO say ''Good-by.
Good-by. dear clouds, so cool and gray"
Their lightly travels on its way.
And When a snowflake finds a tree,
''Good-day" it says, "Good-day to thee,
Thou are so bare and lonely, dear.
Ill-rest and call my comrades here"
But when a snowflake, brave and meek.
Lights on a rosy maiden's cheek,
1t starts-"How warm and soft the day.
IT'S summer."-and it melts away.
Mary Mapes Dodge.
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MANY NEW SLEEVES.
SOME ARE BIC. AND FREAKISH,
AND OTHERS ARE SIMPLE
Everything Abont women's Dress Is
Highly Wrought and Ornamented-
Dressmakers Still Insistent on Shout
der slope Notes ON Latest Modes

LEEYES of sensi-
BILE and simple
cut are many
in the new offer
ings for spring and
summer, but along
with them are
many models OF
sleeves that tend
strongly toward
the fanciful. The
softness and deli
cacy OF the stylish
( a brics makes
strong the tempta-
ton 70 dip into
deliberations. and
sleeves are the
most tempting spot
of all ON which to
indulge such fan
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12
Perfectly satisfied.

Mrs. jerks Are you perfectly salts
fed with yOr.' new dress:
Mrs. Speitz Yes indeed The man
I love best thinks its beautiful and
the woman / love least las pretended
to turn up her nose at it-Philadel.
phia LEDGER
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12

Vol Hie tIwn.
- IN. ma ttnr. EiiL. You loOk

What's tbe matter. Biz You look
tired out"
Throat trouble
you don't talk that way.
ooh. it isn't my throat It's the
throats Of the chumps who tell me I
look tired out and ask me what's the
matter. philadelphia Press
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New YORK correspondents

one thing, the approved notion for old
time touches can be carried out without
much difficulty. Making such sugges-
tons characterize whole gown \ far
harder. so often they do not get much
farther than the sleeves, whose old styl-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12

THAT tie steel trust is well n
frenched behind special representative
Is well evidenced by the fate Of sena-
tor Parersons amendment % the
naval bill Senator Patterson's amend
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12

The average man either boasts of his
good health Or bowls about his aches
and pains.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12

There is always some one around to
smile when man boasts that he Is
master in his own house.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-12

There Is no index Of character so
sure as the yoIce.-Disraeii.
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while laying warshps on Dany The
deposing Manoows
This method follows When the
project
the
which let it fall into the
small da
had
hupon the anchor
to hold the
surface and
he
the the would explode.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-07-22
Gravel Good.

The air is full of talk about GOOD
roads. writes r. Il. Richey' III Inc
Enitomist. 1t is good roads, Sood
roads everywhere you go. But lsh
il about time something practical was
coming 10 pass? All talk with no re-
suits amount to nothing. so let us get
down 10 the root of the matter. How
ore we to really have good roads!
Well | have seen many plans tested
hut this is the best OF all: Make good,
deep bitches on each side OF the road
to carry off all water In digging the
bitches throw all dirt into the road
ana add enough frcm other sources 10
elevate the roadbed TO good height
above the bitches. The roadbed should
be eighteen feet wide, and should pc
highest n the centre and sIopinS
slightly each way so as to Dram All
water into the bitches. Cut down The
hill and fill up the hollows. AS rail-
road company had rather pull train
four miles up a steep grade so IT IS 4
vast deal better to observe this RUE
for wagon roads. And now to make
the roads permanently good grave!
them good. Better macadamze them
if at all practical. But at least gravel,
and that with thoroughly good gravel.
If parts need thing be sure to tile them
and do this properly. Let every hours
work be we'll done. There is vastly
more truth than poetry i'll the Old
adage that "what is worth doing at all
is worth being well done" Fill i'll all
small ruts when they first appear 1t
is much easier done then than when 4
foot deep. Besides, it might save Il
wagon or buggy wheel from being
broken or a horse from being crippled
It might even save a human being S
limb or even his life.