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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08
Puts Dynamite Under Fire.

William Dorm, bachelor farmer liv-
ing alone in a small house in the town
ship of Ashton, placed eight pounds of
dynamite under the stove to thaw out.
He then went to a creamery with his
milk and when he returned he found
the dynamite had exploded and wrecked
his house. The largest piece of the house
he could find was door about 200 rods
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08
BEAUTY OF OLD DAYS
QUAINT PlCTuRESQuENEss is
NOW THE FASHION.
Notious of Fifty and One Hundred
Years Ago Brought Up to Date for
Late Winter and Early Spring Wear
Notes from Gotham.

UGH that is for
spring and summer
and a little that is
for the last of win
ter and for early
spring make up the
new offerings in
matters of dress
just now. AS in
5 e V eral recent
years. winter fash
ions will blend. in
a measure, into
those of the warm
er seasons. for the
right-about change
that used to be
ushered in with
spring is now con
sidered inartistic.
In this point lies a
feature that makes
the forecasting of
styles easier. for
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08
Loose Tries 60 Escape

John Loose, the alleged self-confessed
assaiiant of Joseph Koenigs, made dar-
ing attempt at escape from the county
jail at Chiffon. At supper time, the
sheriff's son, a lad of 10, entered the
mans cell with plate of food. No
sooner had he entered the cell than
Loose dealt him a fearful blow that
sent him to the floor unconscious. For
the moment at liberty, Loose ran down
the Jail corridor, where, at the door
opening from the jail into the residence
part of the building, he was met by the
sheriff, who, after a struggle, again
locked him up.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08

The young dusSY bride of Jim GTiz-
zlybear, an Indian brave, died and was
buried on the island opposite La Crosse,
with the weird ceremonies always used
by the tribes The tribe was tempo
rrrily camDed there and she died of
blood poisoning. The grave was dug on
the campfire site, the other ground being
too hard
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08
DICK GETS HANNAs SEAT.

Nominated for Both the Unexpired
and Regular Terms.
Gen. Charles Dick was nominated by
reclamation for both the unexpired and
regular terms for United States Senator
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08

from Ohio, to succeed the late Senator
Hanna, at the caucus of the Republican
members of the Ohio Legislature. The
name Of Gen. Dick was the only one pre-
scented. AS the Republicans have n
large majority in both branches Gen,
Dicks election was assured and the bal
loting was OILY n formality.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08
WISCONSIN'S RECORD.
FAITHFULLY TOLD IN READABLE
SHAPE.
Grand Army in r1ourishiRg Condition
Prisoner Attempts Escape from
Jail-Kaukauna Dam Goes Out-De-

The reports of the adjutant general
and the quarterrlaster general for the
Wisconsin department of the g. A. r
for the ak months ending Dec. 81, 1908,
show that il the State there are 248
posts, loss of only one, with $500
members, lyoss of only 144 There
have been 152 deaths. Following is the
financial statement:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08
Positive Indications.

Mabel-Did Gladys have fashion
able wedding?
Maude-yery. Why, her wedding
dress was nearly torn OF before she
~ot inside the church--Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08

Many q mans conscience troubles
him only when his neighbor does some
thing wrong
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08
The Trouble with the shoes.

Mrs. Buggtns-I don't feel at all
comfortable in these shoes.
Mr.. Buggins-What's the matter;
don't they hurt youl-Philadelphia-
Record
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-08

financial statement:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
A SERIOUS MISTAKE.
The Death of n Confederate Soldier
mt the Hands of His
Friends.

There were many cases during the
war, on both sides, where friends, in
the darkness or owing to the dissimi-
larity of dress, mistook each other for
foes. and fired and fought with mur-
derous effect. l propose to cite, fur
ther on, some of these instances. says
writer in the American Tribune.
My present purpose is to give the un-
fortunate case of the Hon. John Hughes,
of Beverly, Va, who was a member of
the convention in that state that passed
the ordinance of secession.
Mr.. Hughes was a volunteer aid to
Gen. Pegram at the battle of Rich Noun
tain, where he displayed more energy
than skill and more valor then pru-
dence
AT that time many of the militia regi-
ments on both sides were dressed alike.
Mr.. Hughes was galloping through
piece of woods, with an order, when he
was challenged by the pickets on post
with whom he was suddenly brought
face to face. From the appearance and
position of the men, he supposed they
were unisn troops, and as they covered
him with their rifles, he shouted
Hold! l am a northern mani"
The words had hardly passed his lips
when dozen muskets spent their mis-
siles of death into his heart. Had he
told the truth he would have lived, for
the men who shot him down so remorse-
lessly were a party of confederates, and
his own friends.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19

can find it) which will look well with
all your froc5s. II, on the other hand,
you happen to be one of those lucky peo-
pie with an unlimited dress allowance.
and can indulge yourself in halr dozen
new hats at time, II is as well to have
a nat to match each walking costume.
since there will be great vogue this
winter for hats and toques arranged to
barmonize perfectly with the various
coats and skirts and other costumes with
which they will be worn.
A smart little wiDter costume which
suggests itself at once as being preemi-
nently suitable for Sunday best may be
seen in our second illustration. This
frock should be made in cosy and COM
Portable shade OF red. and in one Of those
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19

he said: Gentlemen, my men do not
steal. will prove to you that you are
mistaken
"Thereupon Turchin ordered the bu-
gler to sound the assembly, and when the
regiment was formed it was marched to
the fair grounds and brought to front
face near the grand stand. Turchin,
with the complaining citizens, took the
position of reviewing officer, and as the
men stood at a shoulder arms the
colonel said: Boys, these men here
say you are a lot of thieves and that you
stole everything you could carry off"
The citizens nodded approval of this,
and greatly enjoyed the blank looks on
the faces of the boys. Then the colonel
continued: Now, know you are not
thieves, but there may be some among
you who did take some little thing. and
If there is such man in the ranks | want
him to step right out when l tell him.
Turning to the citizens, Turchin said:
Now you will see; if any of my men has
took anything of yours, he will step
right out Then turning to his men, the
colonel said, sternly: IF any man has
stolen anything let him step four PAGES
to the front Not man moved, and
the colonel, turning to the citizens, said,
triumphantly: What l told you; not
one of my mems is thief"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
The Crossing of Africa.

A list of explorers who have crossed
Africa shows that from 1902 to 1911 the
feat was accomplished by Portuguese.
Honorato de Costa; in 1883 and 1853
by Francesca Coimbra and Silva Porto:
in 1854 by DR.. Livingstone; in 1865 by
Gerhard Rohlfs; in 1874 by Lieut.. Cam
eron and Mr.. Stanley; then by Serpa
Pinto and the Italians Mattenio and
Massari; next by Lieut. Wissmann. from
1882 to 1884; then by the Scotch mis-
sionary Arnat, the Portuguese Capello
and Ivans. the Swedish Lieut.. Gleerup,
who occupied the least time, crossing
from Stanley Falls to Bagamoyo in six
months the Austrian DR.. SEM; Mr..
Stanley for the second time; and. fin
ally, Capt. Trivier, the French traveller.
The first explorer who crossed Africa
took nearly ten years. while the last
occupied barely year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
RESULT OF ECONOMY.
How the Greatest Farm In United
States Was Created.
Prudent Farmer Who Started witE
Nothing Clears 100000 n Year
and Owns and Manages 22,-
900 Acres of Land.

The state of Missouri has the dis
tinction of having within her borders
as a citizen the most extensive indi-
vidual farmer in the United States, il
not in the civilized world. He is Da-
vid Rankin, of Tarkio, Mo-, the owner
of IA ranches, including more than 22,-
600 acres of as fine black soil as the
sun ever shone on. The New York Sun
says: Mr.. Rankin is the largest stock
feeder in the world. He buys more
corn than any other farmer in the
United States, and most of it is fed to
stock on his farms. Besides the ex-
tensive farming operations, Mr.. Ran
kin is interested in many other enter
prises. In appearance he is a typical
farmer He is six feet two inches tall
and weighs 1S0 pounds. Each day ne
rides over his farms and gives orders
to his foreman. He frequently stops
on the way to assist in pulling a steer
out of mud hole or to build a shed
to protect a fat porker from the rays
of the hot sun. He is as familiar with
the men employed on his farms as
housewife is with her domestic duties.
To the person who has never visited
the Rankin farms the problem Of car
rying on the work seems to be a great
task, but the system is so thorough
and complete that the management is
easy.
Mr.. Rankin owns about $4,000 acres
of land; besides this he leases consid-
cradle land adjoining him. 1t takes
about 700 teams and 220 men to do his
work during the busy months of sum-
mer, while the crops are being put in,
cultivated and harvested. Each ranch
has a foreman who has fall charge of
the work on the one ranch under his
supervision; he is required to make
out monthly report, filling out a
printed blank, giving in detail the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
CONSIDERABLE COMMANDER.
Col. Turchin Was Not Going to Hnve
His Men Accused of
Stealing.

THAT reminds me-" said Dan r. An
derson, relates the Chicago Inter Ocean,
that the Nineteenth Illionis had in
the earlier months or the service one of
the most considerate colonels in the
army. wonder If the boys of the Nine
teenth remember the raids they made
at Athens, Ala, in 1862. | remember
one in particular made while Col. Tur-
chin was asleep. The boys banked on
the mapping habit of the colonel, and
timed their raid so that the complaining
citizens would reach the colonel's head
quarters when the guard had instruc-
tions not to awaken him for two hours.
"On this occasion the citizens made
such a noise that Col. Turchin came out
OF his tent In no pleasant frame of mind.
He asked what was the matter, and the
citizens shouted that his command was
made up of thieves who stole everything
they could carry off or drive off. Tur-
chin listened for some minutes, affect
Ing great sorrow and indignation as spe-
cification after specification was pre-
sented. Then, Strengthening himself,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19

the skirt Is to hang and fit well. There
must be no resemblance to the old-time
gored skirt. The folds must fall in
straight lines, changing gracefully with
every movement of the body, yet the
extreme fulness beginning high above
the knee, just below the hips in fact, must
swell to still greater dimensions at the
foot.
In some instances, particularly in the
case of the frilled or f1ounced skirts,
this effect is achieved by circular
fiounce of great depth set upon top also
somewhat circular in cut, but less far
ing. The joinings must be hidden under
shirring, putting, ruching or some other
trimming, and this trimming must be
repeated above or below the line of
union so that no suggestion of the added
flounce may be given.
Flounces are not fashionable, but they
must be frankly full flounces, often cut
altogether on the straight and many
with outstanding headings of corded
shirring, putting, etc. The circular
flounce as scheme for attaining cor
rect skirt lines is regarded as confess
sion of inability to obtain the result
in more skillful way, and so is not to be
acknowledged.
Where skirt yokes are used at all, they
are shallow and consist of lines of corded
shirring, shocking or gauging. Occa-
sionally one sees yoke effects in vertical
tucks or plaits, but this is, as rule a
concession to some special heaviness or
stiffness of material.
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51MxvlEd:
[]!Il|||IF [Sla]!f1!ilIEl|l|l|IF|4Iaa||'R|!sz:.2!,'. 400 :.
AN ACCEPTED APOLOGY.
Commissioned officer Fit
tingly Rcbuked.

During the late war a Pittsburg
young man had sought military hon
Z ors, and finally. before the close of
the war, had secured a commission as
second lieutenant, and was ordered to
Washington. He fitted himself out
with everything he thought 1t neces-
sary for an army officer to have and
started for the capital, relates writer
in the National Guardsman.
Getting on the train at Plttsburg,
he found vacant seat, took off his
sword, placed 1t in the parcel holder
above and went into the smoker for
awhile.
When he returned he found his seat
taken by an elderly gentleman in civil
ian's clothes, and going up to him,
said:
Excuse me, sir, but you have taken
my seat"
IL beg your pardon, SIR" replied the
Older man, II did not know it was oc-
cupied."
do you see my sword there?" and
the lieutenant pointed admiringly to
the golden-plated toy over his head;
WSil, tltt 10 lluo. without HlOIe
ado the gentleman took the seat in
front, and the young lieutenant sat
down by his precious sword
A few stations further on another
soldier entered the car, leaving on the
platform his old parents, who were
depending on him as their only sup
port This soldiers uniform was far
from new, there were many holes and
tears that showed where a woman's
deft fingers had been busy with thread
and needle, and it was a private's
uniform. AS he came in he saluted the
lieutenant and then took the only
\ other vacant seat in the car, the one
beside the old gentleman.
where are you going, my boy?"
asked the old man.
ITO Washington, sir, to join my
regiment, who are to be mustered out.
/ have been home on sick leave and
am going back to get my discharge,
that they may not take me for de-
serter."
who are the old folks you are leav-
ing there on the PLATFORM"
"My father and mother; they came
to bid me God speed and a quick re-
turn. They have suffered much during
the three years | have been away, for
/ am their only support
"The mother looks as though she
was trembling with cold"
'She is sir; she is but thinly clad;
my pay as a private soldier has not
been sufficient to properly clothe and
feed them; l will soon be back now
and then things will improve"
The old gentleman went down in his
pocket and bringing forth we'll filled
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
WHERE ARE YOU GOING. MY ,BoY?"
wallet, took from it bill of large de-
nomination which he handed to the

wallet, took from it bill of large de-
nomination which he handed to the
-sSldier.
f-'There, my boy take that, and buy
your mother the clothes she needs;
am going to Washington and if you
will give me your name and regiment,
will see that your discharge is for
warded to you; then when the war is
over come to Harrisburg and | will
give you a position that will enable
you to take good care of your parents" i"
"Thank you, sir, thank you, but who
shall | ask for when in Harrisburg?"
ASK for Couch, old Couch; every
body there knows him."
Then the train pulled out of the sta
tion where the trainmen had been talk
ing dinner, the young men left the car
and the cid man stood up to remove his
overcoat. AS he did so he revealed to
the eyes OF the astonished lieutenant two
small stars, worn on either side of his
blouse. 1t was Maj. Gen. Couch, of the
Pennsylvania reserves.
The lieutenant, seeing the position In
which he had placed himself, leaned for
Wdid anu ultSihptcu "
II am afraid appeared rude, SIR" he
began Il did not know | was ad-
dressing an officer or / should not
have spoken as did. just recently re-
ceived my commission and was feeling
so good over 1t that attempted to show
too much authority. hope you will ac-
cept my apology, for assure you 1t has
taught me lesson"
young man." and the general spoke
loud enough for all those in the car to
hear, when did you get your commits
sion?"
Last Friday, SIR"
Last Friday, and to-day is Tuesday.
Let me see, one-two-three-four-f five
Ave days, isn't 1t? Your apology is ac-
cepted; 1t takes any pup nine days to get
Ats eyes OPEN"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19

the World.)
amount expended and taken in during
the month. This report is submitted To
Mr.. Rankin on the 5th of each month.
The examination Of the final state
ments of the year 1902 showed that a
total Of 1883 head of cattle had been
sold. They brought the sum of $172,-
$40. The number of hogs sold was
S,249, for which the sum of Sill, ,S46.11
was received.
The total clearance of his operations
during 1900 was more than 100000.
This was his most prosperous year.
During the month of July the teams
and men cultivate an average of 1000
acres of corn day. They use the
double row riding cultivator. This
plow is disk concern, so arranged as
to plow the ground on both sides of
row of corn. One man can plow from
20 to 25 acres day with one of them.
They are easy on both man and beast
Mr.. Rankin gave as donation $780,
600 to the United Presbyterian college
at Tarlio. This is one af the leading
colleges of the state. He is believer
in higher education Of the masses and
that churches and schools are the two
potent factors which have brought tho
American people up to the high STAN
dard which they have attained.
The following tabulated staement of
his operations during the last year
shows some astonishing figures:
Number of acres farmed. ......... 2219O
Expense per acre.................... AI7
Amount corn bought in bushels. 3SS 749
Amount paid for corn. $l05, SIG .(9
1t costs $4,000 a year to keep the
ranches in chain harness. The home
barn of Mr.. Rankin is four stories high
and of octagonal shape. The Rankin
home is an attractive place and is
handsomely furnished throughout. To
a question of how he made his start he
said: when l was married | was so
poor my wife and could not even bug
a bread board. We managed and saved
what we could. Prosperity has smiled
on us. Having worked hard good
portion of my life / have also saved
where others would have spent mon
ey"
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and even when she does consent to vol
luminous folds in her crepe or mousseline
gown demands clinging lines in her
cloth or zibelline or velvet. She will
have to come around to the fullness, but
the capitulation comes slowly, and
there's no telling what skirt lines the
Partisan makers will be advocating by
the time the full skirt of the present
mode is universally popular here.
While the latest skirts are fulled or
plated into the waist band and the skirt
yoke is practically out of fashion in
Paris, many devices are contrived to les
sen the fullness around the hips and pre-
serve somewhat clinging effect at that
point. A series of sharp cores in the
skirt top are employed by some of the
great dressmakers.
These extend to point below the
hip line, where the ample fulness be-
gins; but the cores lessen the amount of
material to be fulled or plated into the
band, and the skirt top may be fulled
slightly at the waist line and still avoid
any awkward excess of material at the
band or over the hips.
In soft lightweight materials for early
spring such a precaution is hardly nee
essary, though even here careful cut
ting and slight goring are demanded if
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
Speakers Mt Good Roads Convention.

Columbus, Feb. 13.-Among the
principal speakers at the State good
roads convention, to be held in the
house of Representatives Monday af-
ternoon and night, will be General
Nelson Miles; Senator Lattimer, of
South Carolina; Hon. Martin Dodge,
of the Good Roads bureau of the
agricultural department, Washing
ton; James Ii. Mcdonald, state high
way commissioner of Connecticut;
Hon. T. II. Earle, state highway COM
missioner of Michigan; w. C. Wilcox,
state highway commissioner; Edward
L. Bond, state engineer of highways.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19

the plated skirt some rows of tailor.
stitching round the hem.
The present delightful fashion OF
wearing an embroidered turnover mus,
lin collar with stock tie, is one in
which "Mademoiselle" may well re-
joice, since 1t gives her so many oppor-
tunities for proving herself an expert
in dainty and original needle-craft.
Some girls who have the good fortune
to possess flower name, such, for in
stance as Rose, Lily or Violet, find
pleasure in embroidering these delicate
little lawn collars, as we'll as the corners
of their pocket handkercbiefs, with the
blossoms of which they may happen to
bear the name. This is rather pretty
idea, and one which can he carried fur
ther when girls grow little older, since
they can choose for their favorite per-
fume the scent of their name flower, and
can always wear roses, violets or lilies,
as the case may be. when they are choos-
ing artificla, blossoms for the decoration
of their evening frocks, or real flowers
which they can wear in the day time on
suitable occasions. Stocking fronts, too
can be very prettily embroidered with
small sprays of flowers, while they can
also be interviewer with initials, in
white embroideries, Ipon underwear.
Even the girls who have not flower
names can choose special flower of their
own and remain faithful to the one per-
fume. Nightdress and handkerchief
sachets should all be fragrant with the
same scent, and embroidered prettily on
, the outer side with the chosen bios
som.
| ...a4 ELLEN osMoNpE.
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and that not so very long ago, either,
their models were merely very badly car
ried out limitations of those fashions Of
their elders which happened to be in
vogue at the moment. Girls were not
allowed to exercise any sort Of individu-
al taste on the choice Of what they wore,
and their clothes were frequently bad
copies of those of their grown-up and
newly "out" sisters, while in many in
stances the younger girls were most un-
Justly condemned to the wearing out
of the second best garments of those
said sisters after the elder members of
the family had taken off the first fresh
ness of coats and skirts, party frocks
and blouses.
More especially in matters of millinery
picturesquness is the keynote of the late
winter modes for mademoiselle. See
that your hats are picturesque in them
selves, and make sure beyond all things
that they are becoming, and you will
find that Nine. La Mode asks nothing
more at your hands. You may choose
what shape best pleases you, and you
may afterwards bend, and twist. and
fold it according to your own sweet will.
In the matter of color similar freedom
is allowed. Choose comparatively neu
trail tint, where economy is an object,
taking care to select something Cif you
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
Knows His Man.

"There is one redeeming feature about
the chronic borrower" saidthe Norwood
philosopher.
Whats that?" asked the Mount Au-
burn man.
"He never strikes a man when he is
down." replied the dispenser of philos-
ophy.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19

pun-How did you manage to get
through that crowd so quickly? 1t took
me nearly an hour.
Biff-You gave me cigar this morn
ing.
"Yes, but"
"Well, l was smoking 1t. See?"--
Cincinnati Enquirer.