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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

can" he said. II can't afford any
such extravaganza"
But it's not extravagant, papa"
she urged. Really it isn't"
Didn't you say the material was
$40 yardY
Yes, but"
And you don't think that's extrava-
CANT! Why, that's too much to pay
even for ball gown"
"Of course it is, papa, but you see"
There's no use discussing it. 1
can't throw money away"
But you don't understand, papa.
Ten dollars yard sounds like lot,
because you don't know what l want.
You haven't studied the fashions. It
really would cost very little"
How much?" he asked, in a bust
nesslike way. II don't want any gen.
eralities. How much?'
WELL" she said, thoughtfully, knit
ting her brows, II don't see how the
whole bathing suit can cost over
$3.50"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

One Of the most serious problems
before Congress is the question what,
If anything, can be done to regulate
the operations of great corporations
for the protection of the public with
out interfering with the legitimate de-
yelopment of capital or coming into
collision with the reserved rights of
the States under the constitution. Com
missioner James r. Garfield of the Ru-
reau of Corporations, in his first annu-
al report recommends the adoption of
a system under which all corporations
which do an interstate business should
be required to have national fran.
chise or license. He would make con-
formity with all necessary require
ments regarding corporate organization
and management a condition to the
grant of such license, and the MAX
ing of all required reports and returns
a condition to its retention, and would
shut out from interstate and foreign
commerce all corporations which did
not hold such a license. He argues
that some such system as this is need
ed to correct existing abuses arising
from the practice of chartering cor
poratiOns in States whose laws are lax
to carry on business in other States to
the laws of which they cannot be held
accountable because of their incorpora-
ton elsewhere.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
COTTON IN DUTCH COLONIES.
Government to Cooperate with Citi-
zens in Promoting the Culture.

government TO cooperate with I1tt-
zens in Promoting the Culture.
In the Netherlands committee has
been formed for the promotion of the
culture of cotton in the Dutch colonies,
according to a report from United
States Consul Pitcairn. The Dutch
government is reported to have prom
iscG its support and assistance. A re-
pey1 recently published by the commit
tee had annexed to it as exhibits copies
of letters from Surinam containing in
formation on the result of culture, by
way of experiment, of sea island and
upland cotton. Samples accompanying
such letters furnished proof Of the
possibility of successful culture.
Experiments in the culture Of cotton
have been made on the island Of Java
also, two different species having been
planted, of which one is domestic and
the other was imported from the Unit
ed States in 1861. The latter Is said
to have a longer staple than the for
mer. The exports of cotton from the
Dutch East Indies in the year 1902
amounted to $500 tons, of which al
most One-balf was Of Javanese growth.
The admtnistra ton of the residency
of Samarang, the chief center of the
cotton culture, is promoting and pro-
'tectng the interests of the cotton
planters in every respc-A. The gov
eminent has placed at the disposal of
the said administration the sum of ST.
416, to be used as loans and advance
ments to the native population for i'm
provements and extension of the cot
ton culture.
Another report has been received
from Paramaribo, in which it is said
that extensive experiments are also
being made in that district.
The Dutch committee, the expert
ments having now sufficiently adj
vanced, intends to establish a perma-
nent business Office.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
BY-LOW, BY-LOW.

Here's the way she sang to me,
By-low, by-low,
As she held me on her knee,
Long ago, long ago.
Oh, the years between are long,
And their haunting specters throng,
Yet / hear her olden song:
By-low, by-low.
j have wearied on the way
By-low, by-low-
And the sunset is but gray,
Well l know, well l know,
Yet, my mother, through the stress
Comes your song, my heart to bless;
Comes your song, like a caress-
By-low, by-low.
Hold me, mother, as Of old
By-low, by-low-
Let your song of love untold
Ebb and flow, ebb and flow;
Hold me to your loving breast
Sing the songs of songs the best;
By-low, by-low.
Sunset Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
He Got Them.

Gentlemen" began the fakir as he
arranged numerous bottles on little
table at a downtown street corner and
prepared for business, has anyone in
this crowd got toothache?"
but no one advanced.
HAS anyone an earache or a head
ache?"
Not man had anything to say.
very we'll, then; but are you
troubled with insomnia? Are you low
spirited, and do you find yourself
thinking of suicideT'
The appeal was like the other-in
vain. The crowd elbowed each other,
but no one advanced.
Every well. gentlemen; very well.
Now, Is there anyone here who In
dulges in intoxicants and wishes to
conceal the fact from the women folk I
If so, 1 guarantee that one drop of
this marvellous preparation placed on
the tongue will instantly remove the
odor of any
There was a mad rush from all oil.
rections, and for the next five min
utes he gave change and passed out
the bottles with both hands.
nl,sNxx Is nNvar vow
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
FRIENDSHIP ALL IMPORTANT IN BUSINESS.
BY John A. Rowland.

7 J !
/ a The old principle still holds true that business
| WIS obtained by friendship or favor One of Chi
Nh Cages most brilliant lawyers asserted a few days
III ago that any average lawyer had ability enough
/ III to handle ninetenths of the cases tried in any
court and the starved at the
~ Jaw and some grew rich simply because some
I'M dId rot know how to and the sue
- cessful ones did
Many business men join certain expensive clubs for
other reason than to have place entertain handsomely
men from whom they expect to get business Nearly
men who have out of town customers whom they
good excuse for entertaining do this Others whose
ness is narrowly restricted consider their club prvi
ieges part of their business capital for to entertain
man at ones club much less crudey obvious than
to entertain him at public place Some go
Their and do not hesitate their social family posi-
ton to further their business interests In world
single introduction is sometimes the favor with which
business is bought.
Men who get business by direct solicitation as well as
many others make Of the belief that idea pertinent
to mans business is the most valuable thing you can
offer him in increasing their business. Such men
deliberately study up the other business They
Try to get his point of view to what he aiming at
his for securing that a and the degree
or failure They think suggestions for that they
can for the of getting his business they
that will help him in his business they attracted that
mans favorable attention to whatever they wish to say
to him their account
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
Wouldn't Cost Much.

Altogether too expensive. Gladys"
he said, firmly.
"Oh, no, papa" she pleaded. 1T
won't cost much
MY dear child, you mustn't think
you can fool your old father just be-
cause he likes to be generous when he
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
49, colonel,s Idrelr Fnncr.

dis yer thing you call 20 magma
ton Is mighty funny thing"
How Gomez
'.WeIl, thick ice on de groun' en- de
kunnel swearin' it's summer time des
kazc be sees kes!''-AtIanta Consti-
tuition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

excellent use of his
knowledge. None
of his efforts TO
diffuse knowledge,
however, has made
such a firm impress
sion ON the public
mind as have his
experiments to de-
termine the effect
produced on the hui
man system by the
preseryatives used
by manufacturers
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
so the Poor Dog Was Gone.

Old Mother Hubbard went TO the
cupboard and rubbered. The cupboard
was bare She looked mournfully at
her poor dog. Then an idea struck her.
And she had sausage for supper
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

purposes. |, therefore, recommend thar
contributions of this character be pro-
hibited by law.
Your attention is likewise directed
TO the necessity of legislation prohibit
ing corporations, through their officials or
otherwise, from exercising any control
over the political action of their en-
ployes. recommend the adoption of
law prohibiting, under severe penalties,
any corporation or other employer from
interfering in any manner with the free
and independent exercise of the right of
suffrage on the part of any employee"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

colt to draw the immense credulity
waiting to be evoked by audacious charlaan the
500 especially the number of pilgrims proceeding to
time to judge the earth great to be compared to
desolang army. They sold all their goods possessions
in Europe to live upon the proceeds in Jerusalem; while
in Europe lands went out of cultivation houses
ruin even in of enthusiastic faith pulled
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
A COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR WOMEN.
By MISS Thomas. Pre-.

byMfss Thomas. President Bryn Mawr
Apart from the pure joy Of it and the profit to
the girl herself, all social life will be profoundly
Influenced by the college education of women
The semi-cloistered life of women in the past has
developed many priceless virtues such as purity,
family ELECTION, unspoiled enthusiasm. devoted
religious belief But in the past women have not
been able to work together for a common end
Loyalty to one another as il is understood amono
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
EVERY AGE HAS KNOWN ITS ..pRopHET."
BY +. p. O'Counor.

Companies fall" says the swindler in Robert
Macaire," but dupes never fail; let us invent
religion" And the promotion of religion has
this advantage over the promotion of a company
that its dividends are distributable in the next
world.
In every age since the beginning of the Chris
tan era there has been In one corner or another
of Christendom Prince, a Piggott or a South
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The Marguerite style Of wearing the
hair at least affords great opportunities
for Marguerite's brothers 10 pull It
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Each life insurance company doing
business in this State ought to bear its
just and equal burden of taxation with
out reference to the fact that other
States may or may not impose such bur-
den fairly or justly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

neither Jew Greek there is neither bond nor free
there is neither male female for We in Jesus
Christ The first twenty-five years Of the last century
the finding of the missionary cities which when
analysed, really showed the unity of the race.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

These same railroad companies have
Systematically defrauded the State for
years, by classifying the reports of their
gross earnings.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
PEOPLE WILL ALL BECOME ONE RACE.

BY Bishop John w. Hamilton.
1t is undeniable that the race was once one
Within few generations it will be one again.
This statement may shock some prejudices, but it
is true, nevertheless All races are in progress
of amalgamation, one with the other There
were four great epochal movements during the
last century, which were almost evenly divided
into four periods. These correspond with the
verse in the New Testament which saws: 'There
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

men has been unknown. Good and good men have
seldom been able to stand side by side to fight the
evils of our civilization because of ignorance OF
what is involved in most social questions
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Professor Harvey W. Wiley, Of
is one of the most notable
chemists in America, and he has made
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The electric railways of this State
were at first organized and operated as
urban, for the purpose of carrying pas
sengers only. Many of them have now
become interurban and common carriers
of passengers and freight
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

made from a piece of dogwood which
grew on the farm where he was born,
near Guilford, n. G. John G. Fox, of
that place, presented it to Mr.. Cannon.
"Uucle Joe was delighted to get the
relic, and assured Mr.. Fox that he
would take the best of care of it. But
you know" he added, tile life of
gavel in the House Of Representative
is a short merry and difficult one. 1t
has a rough road to travel and is sub
jected to a great many hard knocks.
1t doesn't lead the simple life, by a
considerable sight."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Under any system of taxation which
the State may adopt it must contest with
these corporations to the last limit of
all possible opposition, in order to re-
cover the taxes which they ought to pay
cheerfully in support of the government
which charters them to conduct their
business and extends to them every pro-
lection which the law can afford
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
The Message in Paragraphs.

Following are important paragraphs
from Governor La Follette's volumin-
Gus message TO the Legislature:
1t will be admitted by all that the un-
limited power to dispose of the funds
and securities of the State ought not
TO be lodged in q single individual or
officer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The present tax commission viii go out
OF existence on May L, 1909. aud there
is at present no law providing for its con-
tinuance beyond that date.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

As q mere carrier of the products of
others the railroads have no right to
show favoritism to individuals or to dis
criminate between places.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Whatever temporary reductions may
have been made for political reasons,
: Wisconsin rates are still higher
than the rates charged under substan-
tally similar conditions on State traffic
in the neighboring States of Illinois and
Iowa, where these rates are regulated
by law.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The State fails in one of the essen
tials of government when it permits a
railway company to leave populous and
productive area, like that between Madi-
son and Prairie du Chen, with rail-
way service so deplorably bad as to cause
continual public protest for years with
out any redress whatever.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The railroads are entitled to receive
from the public a reasonable profit, in
terest, or return upon the capital invest
ed in conducting the business in which
they are engaged. If legislation were
necessary to insure this it would be the
duty of the Legislature to pass, and of
the executive to approve, such legisIa ton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

OF canned goods. For the purpose of
accurate observation Professor Wiley
organized a poison squad" composed
of dozen healthy young employees Of
the agricultural department, who were
fed on suspected foods for certain
length of time. The claims OF manu-
facturers and others that these goods
were harmless have been disproved by
the poison squads" experience. The
members of it were all made i'll save
one, and he had rheumatism"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The great trusts and combinations of
the country owe their life to and are
largely dependent for their existence
upon special rates, special privileges, and
close association with the great railway
systems.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Somehow no one is ever very sorry
when a man is held up in saloon
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The character of the service Is quite
as important to the business interests
and to the people of every community as
is the cost of the service.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

1t is certainly wise to provide, with all
possible speed, against any further over
capitalization of either steam or electric
railroads within the State, or any over
capitalization of such other lines as may
from time to time be constructed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24
Time for Decisive Action.

Inc great trusts ana COMBINATIONS OF
the country owe their life and are largely
dependent for their existence upon spe-
cial rates, special privileges and close
association with the great railway sys-
TENS.
The time has come for decisive &C
ton. The control of the price of coal
and iron and the food products and other
basic elements of our commercial life by
trust organizations in connection with
the great transportation systems OF the
country is absolutely destructive OF IN
dustrial and commercial independence.
Industrial and commercial seryltude IN
the final analysis is absolutely destruc-
tive Of political independence. 1t IS time
to look to the government for relief, and,
for its own sake. no power short OF the
government itself is adequate now 10
meet existing conu.uons-
Denouuces Legislative Lobby
Gov. I.o Toilette declares a system OF
lobbying, more reprehensible IN ITS ehar-
acter than has yet been suggested 70
the public, has been maintained about the
Legislature for RAINY years and urges
the s.enacrment Of q law that shall make
it an offense punishable By the heaviest
money penalty and by imprisonment as
well for any lobby agent or lobby repre-
sentative. employed and paid for his ser
vices by others, 10 attempt personally
and directly 10 influence any member OF
the Legislature to vote for or against
any measure affecting the interests repre-
scented by such lobbyist.
Tie participation in government Of the
corporation as corporation is charae-
terized menace. Its action" the Gov
ernor says, us governed By no sense Of
individual or personal responsibility. II
is controlled by no sentiment Of patriot
ism. Corporations are organized for
profit and gain, and enter the field Of
politics solely in the interests of the
business for winch they are created.
Il believe il 10 be vitality important
the. corporations should be prohibited
from contributing money for political
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Party preference or prejudice should
in no way influence the selection of mem
bers of this Ghe railroad commission.
They should be men of the highest in
tegrity, of marked industry, and who
possess special fitness and power for the
important service demanded of them
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The commission should have authority
to require the railway companies, upon
reasonable notice, to furnish all the cars
requisite to accommodate shippers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The commission should be authorized
to require reasonably adequate train SER
vice on all lines, designating, wherever
the action Of the railway company makes
it necessary, the minimum number of
trains that shall run at convenient hours
for the travelling public to reach centers
of trade, and reasonable connection with
the service of other lines; to provide
proper station accommodations and tele-
graph service.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

However technical and scientific rate
making is in the abstract, as practiced
by the railroads, there is little of scien-
tiflc application and less justice.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

In Wisconsin at present the railroads
are supreme.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Protection from danger to life and
limb of travellers and trainmen on rail
way cars should be safeguarded by the
use of every modern appliance known to
be efficient.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

While the American Congress is con-
sidering bills admitting the last of the
territories as States, the Canadians are
planning to carve two provinces out of
the Northwest Territories, with self
government similar to that enjoyed by
the other Canadian provin
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The Senate's youngest man after
next March promises to be Representa-
tive Burkett of Nebraska, who has
thirty-seven years to his credit His
prospective honors, may be taken away
should The State Legislatures that elect
next month pick up some young colt
not now in the public eye. Although
the Senate is supposed to be composed
largely of old men and although the
Oldsters are still very numerous, three
Score and ten being no distinction
whatever there, young men are rapidly
gaining the seats. Mr.. Hemenway.
who will be the next Senator from
Indiana, is Al. He and his colleague,
Senator Beveridge, who is ~, viii be
ameng the youngest men in the Senate.
But Senator Dick of Ohio, who sue
ceeds Senator Hanna, an old man, Is
only 46.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

1t is possible without straining the
system OF government or subverting
any of the vital principles upon which
the republic is founded to lengthen the
second session of the retiring Congress
in order to administer the oath to the
President at a season when an outdoor
pageant is possible and safe and when
great numbers of the people can, with.
out danger to their lives, assemble to
witness the supreme act of free gov
eminent Considering the volume of
sentiment on this subject the urgent
practical reason in favor of the change
and the utter lack of reasonable objec-
tons, the marvel is that the necessary
amendment has not long ago been
adopted, relieving this country of a
four-yearly menace.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Representative Foss recommended Io-
semi n. Ward. president Of the City Ma
tionaI Bank Of Evanston, Ill. Gs the dis
bursting officer for the $4,000 to be exs
pended for work on the Eyanzton federA
building.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The participation in government of the
corporation as a corporation is menace.
It's action is governed by no sense of in
dividual or personal responsibility.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The United States has 5000 post
offices and 100000 miles Of postal
routes, with a yearly travel over them
amounting 10 5O0,OOe000 miles. The
service costs over S150000.000 year.
The receipts now almost equal the ex-
penditures. and have doubled IN the
last ten years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Naval estimates for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1906. aggregate STA
530,G3S, an increase Of S17372,4 4S over
the last appropriation. The estimate
for the Navy Department proper is
S7G8,G1O The estimate for the pay OF
the navy is an increlse Of S675.907
over the last appropriation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The United States government Is
losing patience with Venezuela. and
1t is quite likely that the administra-
tons big stick" viii be used in the
aear future to teach President Castro
q lesson.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

The daily milk supply &c Washing
ton amounts to about 12,J0N gallons.
The diaries shipping the milk are sub
jact to rigid inspection by health Off
GERS. The milk must contain 80 per
cent Of fat. instead OF the 3 per cent
required in many other sections.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-01-24

Grants Of public service franchises d.
rectly agsinst the city's interests are so
common as to become the rule rather
than the exception.