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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-06-21
VARIETIES OF LINEN.
ALL SORTS OF THE MATERIAL
NOW IN VOGUE.
New Taffetas Are Soft and Supple
Great Favor Shown Pongees Some
Inelaborate Evening Gowns Are
Sketched by the Artist.

ORTS of linen
range from coarse.
open m e $ h e d
weaves to the fin
est that can be
made. Many of
the latter grade
are exquisite of
themselves, yet are
enriched with EN-
bfoideries to an
extent that makes
them an extraya-
gance for most
women. The kinds,
however that are
much less expen-
siye have beauty
in positive degree,
while the manner
in which they wash
is an unmistakable
charm. Shirt waist
suits in linen are
almost as stylish
and smart as like
suits in silk, and it
is a temptation to
have several, since
no two need be at
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-06-21

A warning has been sent out Efom
Washington to prospective home-seek-
ers who may be interested in the irri-
cation plans of the government An
organized gang Of swindlers is at
work in the West, and less actively in
the East In cunningly worded adj
vertisements they assert that they
have inside information as to the plans
of the government engineers, and
promise to place settlers on the best
of the lands which the government
purposes to irrigate, for sums ranging
from fifty "a two hundred dollars The
fact is that they have no information
that will not be given by the Interior
Department to any inquirer. When
the proper time comes for throwing
the lands open to homestead entries
the Secretary Of the Interior will an
nounce the fact through the press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-06-21

In letter defending the estimates
of population recently issued by the
census bureau, Director North Incl
dentally gives an estimate of the popu-
lation of the United States under the
census TO be taken in 1910, placing the
figure at S9,O41 ,436. The director says
that this indicates a percentage of in.
crease of 172, as compared with 2O.7
in the decade 1S90-1900 but he adj
mits that events are possible in the
future development of the country,
which will put this estimate awry
Speaking of the estimate recently pub
lished Mr.. North says that it has been
of very great benefit t. the country.
He says, however, that the estimates
are in no sense a census nor do they
represent local conditions.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-06-21

Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, of
Ohio, in speech on the pension order
fixing 81 years as the age when sol
der may be considered disabled, said
that it was right ruling. and that
men who reached that age We're dis
abled. OF course, he meant We're dis
abled for manual labor, as a number
of Senators called attention to the
fact that if the idea was followed it
would leave the Senate almost with
out quorum. The following Sena-
tors have passed the ed milestone:
Morgan, so; Pettus, 50; Berry, 90; Per-
kins. GA; Bard, 62; Teller, rs; Patter-
son, 90; Platt Conn, T6; Hawley II;
Bacon, Ca Cullom, "A; Allison. "a;
Blackburn. 65S McCreary, 65; Mem
cry, 66; Hale, 81; Frye, ~; German,
60; Hoar, II; Burrows, 81; Alger, 6S;
Money, "a; Cockrell 60; Clark (AIont),
Gibson, 10; Willard, 81; Stewart, as;
Gallinger, 81; Dryden, "a; Plat IN.
". II; Depew. II; Mitchell, 6S; Quay,
20; Aldrich, G2; Bate, 81; Proctor, -;
Foster (Wash.), 81; Elkins, g.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-06-21

For several months, Prof. Wiley,
chemist of the Agricultural Depart
ment, has been conducting experiments
TO detern inc what effect preservatixes
Used in foods and beverages have upon
the human system. All of the twelve
young men composing the drug squad
ION show i'll effects from eating the
drugs used as personalities. One or
two of the men are on the verge of a
brea kdown, but the identity of mem
bers Of the poison SQUAD is conceal
ed. The results of the experiments
show some of the preservatives are
deadly, causing Inflammation of the di-
geStlve organs This experiment tends
TO explain away the poison mysteries
following the eating of canned goods.
Results of these experiments will be
made public in a short time. but pend
ing the publication of the report by
Secretary Wilson Prof Wiley will not
discuss the subject All the food was
prepared in the most appetizing and
hygienic fashion. At first poison was
put into the food without the squad
knowing which dish was doctored. The
effect upon the mind of the squad
whose stomachs finally began to rebel
at the best of food, even that unpois-
oned. caused a change in the method
and the poison was administered in
capsules.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-06-21

Senator Dolliver. of Iowa. tells this
story on himself: II reached a certain
small town during a campaign" said
he, and found that the proprietor of
the hotel where usually stopped was
in Jail. He had gone there of his
own accord rather than pay 1udg-
ment which he considered unjust. He
asked the sheriff to let him out for
two hours TO hear his old friend DoIi-
yer speak. The sheriff agreed, and
sent an order for the release Of the
prisoner for two hours for that pur-
pose. Then he considerably added at
the end Of the order, The rest Of your
punishment Is remitted' +"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-06-21

In recent report an Agricultural
Department officer expresses regret
that the statistics of milk production
are reported in gallons, since milk is
sold more generally in quarts or in
pounds, according 10 the use to which
il is put. The gallon he regards as
an unnatural unit. One argument for
the metric system is that 1t would pro-
vide absolute units. Now we often
know that a quantity is six or eight
hundred something. but do not remeln-
Der whesher it is feet or yards. miles
or Leagues. gallons or quarts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

trail flag on the high seas has never been
satisfactorily settled. II Is fairly well es-
tablished that the properly commissioned
vessels of a belligerent have a right to over
haul and inspect the cargoes of such ves-
sells. But 1t is not clear what goods thus
carried can legally be condemned con-
traband OF war. Ammunition or other mu-
nitions of war. billed directly to the other
belligerent. or so billed as to create a rea-
sonable suspicion that It Is intended for the
use of the enemy, Is unquestionably con-
traband. Whether coal carried in cargo Is
also of this class is not fully determined.
Certainly Russia is not likely to profit by
serious pressure of this contention. II she is
earnestly intending to send her Baltic sea
fleet around to the far east. The burning
question just now is whether the mails can
be opened and examined for suspicious dis
patches. This doctrine. IL established. is
likely to lead to endless complications The
sacredness of communications Is one of the
fundamental principles of the international
postal agreement
The United States is not likely to become
Immediately involved In the controversy.
but 1t Is looking keenly on nevertheless.
and when the time comes will doubtless
have a word TO say straight to the point.
England's Tuning over the situation is at
present an amusing spectacle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
The Taggart Boom.

The friends Of Thomas Taggart Of In
diana are pushing lot. In their EFFORTS
to secure for him the craftsmanship of the
democratic national committee they have
done everything but point a loaded pistol
at Judge Parker's head and demand the
place. They may land the prize. Heaven
helps those who help themselves. But II
they lose 1t no men in the country will ap-
pear quite so absurd.
Mr.. Taggart Is a clever politician OF
municipal grade On more than one occa-
sion he has been quite formidable In the
contests in indianapolis. He has carried
the town for mayor. and been mentioned"
for governor. The claim made for him that
he dominated the state convention that in
structed for Judge Parker for President Is
In dispute, but he was active In the New
Workers. behalf. and was early on the band
wagon. 1t may not be true that for his
services he was promised the place he is
seeking, but 1t is probable that he, like
politicians in other states. was 'jollied'' by
the Hill and Belmont people while the fight
for delegates was on. and taken up to an
eminence and brought to believe that great
things of one kind or another were just
ahead New York politicians are famous
for "having fun" with the men of the
provinces" in times of storm and stress.
The eulogies of Mr.. Taggart are not In
consonance with the condition Of things in
Indiana The state has been In the repub-
lcan column for ten years by maJorltles
greater than the democrats commanded
when they controlled. A republican gov
ernor. republican legislature. two repub-
lican United States senators and repub-
lican majority in the delegation to the
House of Representatives testify at pres
ent to republican activity and success If
Mr. Taggart is wonder worker why has
his genius not been manifested at home?
What is there to show in his own bailiwick
that he possesses the rod which when used
on the rock causes democratic majortties
to gush forth?
Mr.. Taggart may be chosen Several men
Of national reputation have declined the
place. and it may go in the end to the one
who seems most eager for it. But such
choice would not enthuse the democrats OF
the east. and 1t would not greatly help
things in the middle states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Small Boats and Steamers.

The inquest into the circumstances of the
death of Yachtsman Lee Sunday night. and
perhaps the subsequent investigation by
the local steamboat inspectors should
clearly disclose the conditions which ex st
at present on the Potomac in the matter Of
lights on small boats. and the degree of
respect the steamers pay to the lesser
craft. The rule OF the road is that sailboats
have the right of way. But 1t Is a rule so
frequently violated in effect on these waters
that the prudent yachtsman keeps his craft
far out of reach of any possible misunder-
standing and consequent collision. 1t is
OF course, entirely possible that Sunday
nights accident was due to unavoidable
happenings. such as the obscuring the
lights on the sailboat and her towing
launch. or the parting Of the tow line
in the heavy swells. There is some aues-
ton as to how close together the two large
steamers were at the time. Some of the
witnesses declare that they were very near
to each other and that the small boats
were caught between them and rendered
unmanageable by reason of the cross
waves: others say that the Pentz was some
distance ahead. If 1t be shown that the
first theory is correct and that the boats
were as close together some aver, there
she uld certainly be action in the premises,
to prevent such racing in the narrow chan
mel Off the Arsenal walls. 1t may be that
as result of this investigation the owners
and users of small boats. whether propelled
ny sails, power or oars, will be formally
warned henceforth to show reliable lights
after dark. both at bow and stern 1t is
clear that steamer pilot cannot be ex-
pected to avoid a small boat that he does
not see. or 10 a bow light when ap-
preaching the stern. The small boat has
the right of way. TO be sure, but boatmen
and yachtsmen should not presume upon
this theory to take their course regardless
OF chances leaving to the larger craft the
sole responsibility of avoiding collision.
question which remains to- be ascertaincd
Is whether the steamboat captains should
not be required on entering the Washing
ton channel, At the Arsenal Point. to sweep
the harbor with their search lights to To-
cate just such small craft as those involved
In Sundays disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Washington and the Conventions.

There appears to he a growing sentiment
among the political leaders in favor of linn
ting the national conventions of both par
ties to small halls sufficient to accommo-
date only the delegates. alternates, officials.
spaper men and a few hundred specta-
tors, carefully favored with tickets. A con-
vention held in such circumstances would
gain immensely in dignity effectiveness and
comfort of procedure. Those who attended
the st. Louis convention report that the
hall was a bedlam continuously; that fire.
quently the speakers could not be heard a
dozen feet away from the platform; that
all semblance to orderly procedure was lost
and impossible to be established; that the
galleries kept up an almost constant up
roar. and that the floor was In an endless
turmoil owing to the difficulty the delegates
experienced In ascertaining the course OF
events.
In choosing a convention hall in late years
the prime object of those In charge seems
to have been to get the biggest space pos
sible, regardless of acoustic properties and
facilities for the smooth transaction of
business hall seating 1900 persons
would amply suffice for all legitimate pur-
poses. and many such can be found, In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Mr.. German Greets Mr.. Hill.

Overheard at the meeting of the demo-
cratic leaders In New York yesterday:
How did you enjoy your visit to st.
Louis. Mr.. HIP"
Very much. indeed. Mr. German. The
weather was warm, and some of the COM
pany were a little So. We missed you.
There was a report that you would be with
us"
Il heard that report myself but didn'
investigate it very thoroughly. Events
have inclined me to the opinion that it was
very much exaggerated. You remember
what Mark Twain said about the report of
his DEATH
How are things in Maryland Mr.. Cor
man."
The farmers were never in better shape.
We have had a little too much rain. but
look for no unfortunate results. How are
things over here, Mr.. HillT' ...
The farmers of New York also are in
good shape / know one in particular-his
home is at Esopus-who never felt better IN
his life. His name is Parker, and he mixes
agriculture a little with the law. You may
have heard of him
1T seems to me l have. Took the prize
at st. Louis, didn't he. for the largest
beat?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Mr.. Davis, Nomination.

The question Is asked by those who criti-
else the nomination. what influence carried
Henry @. Davis to victory at st. Louis?
Look at the names in addition to his own
that were presented TO the convention.
Williams OF Illinois. Turner of Washington.
Harris Of Kansas and Carmack Of Ten
neSsee. Then consider that John w. Kern
OF Indiana Governor Beckham OF Ken
lucky and Captain Hobson OF Alabama had
been mentioned In connection with the
vice presidency. Is 1t surprising that Mr..
Davis. a seasoned and very able veteran,
should have won over such field? Should
we not marvel rather that, with the con-
vention in such uproar as the Parker
telegram had produced, so excellent a Sc
lection was made? The West Virginian
was easily the best of the bunch. 1t was
his ability. his geograp hical position, his
business standing and his experience In az
fairs that carried him to victory
The fact seems to have been overlooked
however. that Mr.. Davis served on the plat
form committee of the convention and
helped prepare the document which has
since been severely scored by the demo-
Gratis of the east. He consented to the ST.
lence on the money question. and, although
a protectionist. he accepted for the plat
form the statement that protection Is rob-
berry He probably did this for the sake of
harmony. He had lost the fight he had
made for Mr.. German for the presidential
nomination and could see that Judge Par
ker would win.
MIR. Davis shared, then, with the other
members of the platform committee and
with the convention a whole, in the re-
buke administered by Judge Parker at the
instance of the democratic press OF New
York on the money issue. He had sur
rendered the issue in order to keep Mr.
Bryan and his friends In line. That was his
contribution TO harmony. only to be told
in effect. by Judge Parker and his press
support in New York that he had given
the whole case away, and defeat at the
polls would follow.
Shall We hear from Mr.. Davis on this
point IN his letter Of acceptance? 1t 10 a
very interesting point, and will keep its
place in the discussion as the campaign
progresses. The people are really C 5ncern-
ed to know how much of the ST. Louis
platform is acceptable to the nominees and
how much stands merely for the exigence5
OF the hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

which speakers are easily heard and the
preservation Of order is only a matter Of
good head work on the part of the chair
man. Whenever city invites one of the
national committees to send its convention
there, the first question asked is. How
much can you give?'' and the next one Is.
How many can you seat?" OF late years
the bidding between cities for conventions
has risen to the stage Of a public scandal.
and now an effective damper, It is to be
hoped. has been put upon the rival enter
prise in the matter of great accommoda-
lions.
Washington has always claimed that it Is
the ideal convention city, for political par
ties as well as for private organizations. 1t
is comfortable at convention time; it can
easily accommodate a crowd Of visitors; 1t
is quiet and It can. II encouraged provide
a convention hall which will meet the needs
of the parties far better than anything now
in existence. If the business men of this
city could be assured of such a patronage
1t is not to be doubted that a meeting place
for these and other rational bodies. OF SCI
entific design and superior appurtenant &C
commodations would shortly be created
There is a vague plan for the construction
Of such hall by the government, In con-
nectlon with great natlonal armoTy. Due
that Is very far in the future. and in view
of the recent experiences at Chicago and
st. Louis its necessity in this connection
may seriously be doubted. If the political
parties can ever break away from the ham
pering burden OF the galleries that interfere
with the orderly conduct of business ana
are maintained chiefly in the interest OF
minority candidates who hope to make up
in noise what they lack In votes. Washing
ton can, and doubtless will. provide by pri-
vate enterprise a meeting place that Will
give entire satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
The Red Sea Seizures.

Having failed signallv TO crush the
japanese armies in Manchuria. according
to the original program. Russia seems bent
upon creating a diversion of interest by
adopting Il program of high-sea seizures
that are calculated to bestir thesp0wers and
to load to complications. Whether this is a
shrewd move to precipltate Intervention. or
to embroil tn, European governments or
TO distract notice from the steadily sue
cessful campaign of the Japs cannot now
be determined. The fact remains that the
seizures are continuing and that the gov
ernments OF Europe are growing FESTIVE
Even Germany. whose emperor is In the
closest personal touch with the car and
has recently taken occasion to express his
personal pro-Eussian sympathies has a
case against St Petersburg on the score OF
the Sc zure of the mails carried by one or
the German liners England is In a fer
ment of agitation over the passage OF the
Dardanelles by certain so-called "volun-
teer" ships that are virtually no less than
Russian war auXiiaries. fitted out and
manned by the government. and the seizure
by them of merchantmen flying the British
flag
Even II Russia remains strictly within her
international rights In making these seiz-
ures IN the Red sea- she has at best only
technical show of reason for them. Japan's
campaign is dependent in no material de-
gree upon her shipments by sea from Eu-
rope. She is fighting this war virtually
upon the basis of her own resources. Such
reprisals at sea as Russia has been engaged
in of late. thousands of miles from the
scene of hostilities. are likely to hamper
British. German. French. Spanish and Itai-
ian trade rather than that of Japan.
The degree OF the immunity of the neu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Fellow Musicians.

When suppers cleared away at last,
And feeble grows the day.
And stars are gathering thick and fas
Out there across the bay.
The bull frog basso clears his throat
And night birds pause to fling
Forth to the breeze tender note
And Teeny starts to sing.
She's only just little lass.
Who sings straight from her heart.
To help the hours of toll to pass
What more availeth art?
Out from the kitchen rises sweet
Her childish caroling.
The twilight choir is not complete
TIL Teeny starts to sing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Nipponitis.
From the Springfield Republican.

They have in England now a disease
called nipponitis. or the Japan fever, the
principal symptom of which is firm be-
lief that everything European is quite in
ferior to the Japanese equivalent In some
social circles the Japanese costume has
been adopted by the women, and Japan
ese boudoirs have been established. Two
of these enthusiasts in Birmingham the
other day went calling in their oriental
attire. and by mistake stopped at house
to which the contagion had not spread.
To their CONSERVATION they were an
nounced by the maid as two actresses in
costume" Well, what else were they?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Garden Truck. "

From the New York Tribune.
Why should people be discouraged by
the prospect of a meat famine? There
are good things to eat besides beef and
pork Moreover. it should be borne in
mind that plain living promotes high
thinking, and can never have too
much of self-restrant, of plain living
and of high thinking In this country or
any other. But certain market men. who
say they will raise the prices of vegetables
because the demand for every product of
kitchen gardens will be increased as the
supply Of meats becomes smaller, are
justly open to criticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
The Need Of the Hour.

What do you think of the political situa-
TOM
Il wish there wasn't any such thing.
said the Kansan IF so many people
weren't looking for political situations
there would be more willing to accept jobs
as farm hands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Pocket Money!

Every man should give his wife pocket
money" said the liberal man.
Nonsense" answered Mr.. Grumps. My
wife doesn't hold onto money long enough
to put 1t into her pocket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19
Unappreciative.

"Yes" said the man who oldfash-
Toned phrases. my daughter can make a
piano fairly talk.
If that piano talking" answered
Mr. Cumrox the nature of it's remarks
must have been something fearful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

Judge Parker was half an hour late in
getting to church last Sunday. His neigh
bors are beginning to think that these
stories about the demoralzng influence of
politics are really true
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

Japan announces the fall of Port Arthur
as due in something less than four weeks.
Their own experiences make the Russians
skeptical with reference to dates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

General Miles intimates that he is going
to vote for Judge Parker without waiting
to inquire what his sentiments are on the
subject of prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

Possibly some arrangement could be made
by which criminals wanted by this city
could be made to meet the expense of post
age involved in their capture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

One of the hindrances that strikers have
to face is the inevitable effort to distract
their attention from the question directly
at issue and tempt them to mingle in poll
itjcs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-19

New York people who go out for days
pleasure include the possibility of a free
fight over the question of fares as one of
the possible exciting incidents of the jour
new