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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
the body is supported by chair. You

the body is supported by chair. You
can read and rest comfortably in this
fashion; and let it be whispered here,
between ourselves. that if we want to
gain the maximum of rest in a mini
mum of time, we should copy that in
elegant but healthful trick of the mas
culine drones, and put our feet occa-
sionally higher than our heads. Fash
ionable women, to whom the necessity
of never showing fatigue and of ever
looking their best has taught this
knack, fall into this posture whenever
they are in the seclusion of their own
apartment
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Health and. Beauty Hirts

Don't go to bed late at night and rise
at daybreak and imagine that every
hour taken from sleep is an bour
gained
1t is said that thin silk stockinos 80
worn under the ordinary cotton stocl,-
ings, will prevent chilblains as VOL
as keep the feet warm.
A small teaspoonful of pulrori1o,
borax or a teaspoonful of ammonia n
washbowl of tepid water makos
good cleaning bath for the sick
A simple remedy for hoarsenasS OIL
tickling in the throat is made of tba
white of an egg beaten to fro+b -
half glassful of warm, sweetonod
water.
People would never get spoppv or,,,
if they made it rule to rinse +bo
mouth daily with some innocent sn+i
septic. Common table salt dissolved ~
water will serve.
A solution made with a teasnoorf
of boric acid to pint of distilled wa+
er may be dropped into the outer cor
ner of the eye morning and EVENING
with drOpper. This solution is cool.
ing and keeps the eyes clear and bright
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Happiness.

Everybody is searching for happi-
ness. Some can find it in y measure
in the little amusements of the day in
the playthings offered by Others. Rnt
any lasting happii ess can only come
when there is original expression and
creation. To believe in the ideal. and
to give birth to the same in material
results, yields satisfaction.
When outside things appear unsatis-
tying it is a sign that one should do
something. 1t may be only to change
the point Of view, or it may be To
create the desired conditions.
There is so much unnecessary mis-
cry simply because people look at life
in the wrong way; there is a lack Of
appreciation-of the realities in things
bad people, Of ones own capabilities
A generous and wide recognition
brings happiness. 1t brings a feeling
OF security and strength. 1t brings
health, harmony. power.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Fifty Years Ago.

A free state convention drew up the
Topeka constitution.
A pro-slavery legislature was organ
lied in Kansas.
A cloud passed over New York City
which caused a darkness equal to
night.
A new running record for mile was
set by Henry Perritt on the Metairie
course at New Orleans in 1:12.
A mob in Platte County. Missouri,
ordered that no person belonging to
the Northern Methodist Church should
preach in that county under penalty of
tar and feathers or hemp rope
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
COOL WEATHER DELAYS CROPS.
Planting and Growth Retarded by
Low Temperatures.


The weekly summary of crop condi-
tons issued by the weather bureau ia as
follows:
In nearly all districts east of the
Rocky Mountains the week ending April
II averaged decidedly cool, and was I'M
favorable for termination and growth,
damaging frosts occurring as far south
as the northern portions of the east gulf
States on the 18th. Rains interrupted
work in northern Indiana. while drought
IS becoming serious in central and east
ern Missouri. and rain is needed in Mon
tana and the Dakotas
Rather slow progress with corn plant
ing was made, except in Missouri and
Kansas, where this work advanced sat
lsfactorily. Preparations for planting
have been actively carried on in Ne
braska, Iowa and Ill nos, but no plant
lnS has been done in ti.ese States, except
IN southern Illinois, and further east none
mas been planted northward of the Ohio
river with the exception of a little in
Ohio. The cool weather has proved in
furious to corn in the South. much hav-
ing been killed in the South Atlantic
and East Gulf States by the frost of the
18th
While the growth of winter wheat has
not been rapid. owing TO the absence of
warmth, the condition of this crop con-
tinues promising in all districts.
Spring wheat seeding is now well ad-
yanced in the northern portion of the
spring wheat region and is practically
finished in the central and southern por-
tions. termination and growth of early
sown have been very slow. and some in
jury has resulted from freezing in South
Dakota and Nebraska. In Colorado, Utah
and on the North Pacific States spring
wheat Is coming up and growing nicely
oats also need warm weather to pro-
mote growth, which has been generally
SLOW, but on the whole the outlook for
this crop is favorable. Some damage by
freezing is reported from South Dakota
and Nebraska. Seeding is we'll advanc-
ed in the more northerly sections. except
In the northern portion of the middle At
lantlc States and in New England, where
slow progress has been made.
Cotton planting has been active. under
favorable conditions, over most of the
cotton belt, but was delayed by rains in
Oklahoma and Indian territories, Arkan-
sas and northern Texas The frost of
the 18th killed much cotton in portions of
Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas.
Chopping has begun in southern Texas
and portions of the eastern districts and
cultivation in southern Georgia.
Fruit prospects have been further less
ened during the past week throughout
the Ohio valley, east gulf States and on
the Atlantic coast south of New Eng
land peaches suffering most. In the
states of the upper Missouri valley and
IN the lake region and New England the
fruit outlook is more promising.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
forty Years Ago.

President Lincoln was shot by
Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theater,
Washington, d. c. Secretary Seward
was attacked at home ana wounded.
President Lincoln the next day died
from the wound inflicted by Booth. An
drew Johnson was sworn in as Presi-
dent.
A convention was reached between
General Sherman and General Johnson
Confederate for the surrender of the
latter's army, but was disavowed later
by the government.
Investigation in Washington by mill
tary and civil authorities fixed the
identity of the murderer of President
Lincoln as j. Wilkes Booth
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02

Shaded lansdowne is one of The most
striking novelties
A jaunty continental hat of en-
broidered net is new and smart for
the baby.
Gauntlets are wired for the new
sleeves, which continue very full on
the shoulder.
Thirty cents yard is the price of a
lovely lowered silk organdy that looks
lot more expensive.
A redingote of an-over eyelet en-
broidery is trimmed scantily with
black velvet, lace and a little narrow
valenciennes.
Gowns of piece valenciennes are TO
be immensely fashionable and viii be
richly trimmed with incrustations and
embroidery.
A pretty girdle OF eeru kid buttons
up the front with amethysts and has
two little flap pockets fastening with
the same jewels.
Black mother-of-pearl is coming into
favor \ white pearl set in black pearl
and bound in gold is a dainty novelty
in studs and buttons.
Marabou Is to be very popular in
the spring and summer. 1t is SO light
and feathery and may be had in I'll
the ruling co.ors. grave and gay.
Very smart Is coat OF soft gloria in
changing green. trimmed with glossy
black braid. black quilted ribbon and
embroidered blue f0rget-me-n0ts.
Have you noticed that the up-to-
date parasol is taking to itself a nat
top and stumny handle wholly eharae-
teristic of the japanese sunshades
SYRIA gaia is the name of new 50
called silk which for coarseness of
weave and l0oseRess of mesh lo0ks
much like magnified potato sacking.
Separate white linen or lawn waists
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
GRIPS, THE CARRIER
r. D. BL A kMORE
Author of 0RNA BOONE" .ALIcI IoppAINR. rrc ETC
hOr Of LORNA BOONE" "ALIcE LORRAINE" ETC., ETC.

be worse than the present state of
things? Some good Samaritan might
come. No Levite was left to be driven
away.
For Hardelow understood the situa-
ton now. The meaning of a very short
paragraph in the Oxford paper of Sat
urday, which he had glanced at and cast
by, came distinctly home to him. The
careful editor had omitted name of per-
son and Of place, but made his report
quite clear to those who held a KEY to
the reference How very dull-witted
now | must be-" cried the poor young fell
low in his lonely trouble. 81 ought to
have known it. But we never know the
clearest things until too late =. was
not only for the sake of acquitting him
self of an awkward matter, but also in
the hope of doing good to the few left
desolate, that Hardenow moved forth
from the windy white curtain away
again.
He went down the passage at a very
great pace nearly akin 20 run; and then
at the head of the staircase he turned,
and remembered a quiet little corner.
Here, in an out-of-the-way recess, the
rope of the alarm bell hung; and he saw
it, even in that niche, moving to and fro
with the universal dfaught. Hardenow
rang such peal as the old bell had
never given tongue to before. The bell
was a large one. sound and clear; and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02

Two aeronauts were suffocated and
a third nearly persisted in an ascent OF
10000 feet in Paris by balloon.
A plan of putting iron gunboats In
the Rhine to offset similar proposed
plan by France was announced by Ger
many.
Emperor William of Germany sign
ed the bill Withdrawing the rights en-
joyed by the Catholic church. A pro-
papal newspaper in Berlin was sup
pressed.
The British House of Commons re-
jected petition to dismiss from the
bench the judges who had presided in
the Tichborne case, on the grounds OF
Partially, and to impeach the speaker
for similar reasons.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
JUST WHERE is THE WEST.
Section Which Can Not Easily Be
Founded by Geographical Limits.

Founded by Geographical Limits.
1t would be easier to tell where Is
the east. That is always toward the
Atlantic. Boston is east to Cleveland;
Chicago is east to Colorado, and eve1y-
thing this side of the Cascade noun
tains is east to the Pacific coast It al
most amounts to this: The west is
where man is; the east is where he
or his father came from.
So it comes to pass that the west
has no fixed geographical limits like
the south and New England. 1t is
something more than a geographical
term. Like Boston, it is a state of
mind. There are mountains and rivers
and oceans within the limits of which
this state of mind is pre-eminently to
be found, but it is to be recognized in
other regions as WE'LL You can tell q
westerner as you can tell a southerner
sometimes by his speech, always by
his attitude toward life.
The west means Americans who are
controlled by certain ideas and mo-
tives. But American does not mean
Anglo-Saxon beyond the Alleghenies.
1t is never, strictly speaking, matter
OF descent, but this is doubly true Of
that great region where blood and
ideas and habits of every people under
the sun are fusing into new race.
Inevitably the west is cosmopolitan.
With such an origin it could not be
otherwise. Provincialism in any arro1
CANT sense of the term you will not
find outside of the thirteen original
States OF the Union. On the prairies
too many men have succeeded where
according to all precedent they ought
to have failed for anyone to claim Q
proprietary right in omniscience
Lacking that. however convinced il
may be of its own superiority, the
west is tolerant, and the westerner il
at home everywhere.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Too Many Gowns,

Il wish" said a woman who always
looks we'll dressed, that | could i'm
press upon women in ordinary circum-
stances the folly of having too many
frocks at one time. A sudden change
of style will put them among the back
numbers, though they were fresh from
the dressmaker's hands a few months
ago. One well-made frock, worn every
day in the season. is a good investment,
and a pretty bodice and skirt and an
evening dress are necessary when
women go about little bit. Moe
clothing is an extravaganza for those
who have not the means to live up to
them in a social sense. When a mod
est wardrobe has done its duty one
feels no computations at describing it I"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
TheirNew Corset

WomeG are to no longer wear the
peculiarly low corset. They owe the
change to the Marie Antoinette fash
ions. Tie straight high stomacher
front is required to give these bodiees
the straight line required from the
bust line to the deep point. Though
built on Queen Aune lines, these cor
sets are luxurious, with no torturing
wood and iron, such as that monarch
and her ladies endured. The straight
front effect is thus retained, only it is
elongated. And there are the supper
tiers! 1t is said that an old corset of
the day of Queen Anne actually shows
traces of these same supporters.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
machine is worth knowing. OF cours

machine is worth knowing. OF course
it will never take the place of hand
work-nothing could. But at least 1t
is a fairly good substitute for many
things. Girdles land so many of them
require row after row of shir'ring) and
even dress yokes and cuffs are espe-
cially good done on the machine.
1t is all trick of the tension. Loosen
the lower tension. leaving the upper
tight and stitch your rows exactly as
ii you we're doing plain stitching. When
it is all stitched pull the loose threads
underneath, drawing the material W.
until it is as full as you want it.
Then fasten both ends of your
threads, and your shirring is done, only
about ten minutes having been needed
instead of an hour or two.
But don't try it on delicate stuff
the stitching is sure to show.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
One hundred Years 400.

Over 100 persons lost their lives by
the great flood of the river Tiber.
The United States frigate Essex,
Commodore Barron, arrived at Triest.
German journals announced the
march of 10000 Prussians TO the from
tiers of Europe
Algerian pirates captured Portu-
guese frigate with 100 men, carrying
them all into slavery.
In Asia Spanish ship with valuable
cargo and $2SO000 in gold was cap
tured by British privateer and sent
to Falmouth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Seventy-five Years Ago.

Several towns were destroyed by an
earthquake in South America.
Navigation in the Black Sea was
opened to American vessels.
The standing army of the United
States numbered but 5000 men.
The bill for a national road from
Buffalo to New Orleans was rejected
in the house by IS to t05.
In New England the right of suffrage
was granted to every male inhabitant
of p years, except paupers and per-
sons excused from paying taxes at
their own request.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Twenty Years Ago.

A mob at Pierre Oak, lynched a
white murderer on a fiagpole in front
Of the courthouse.
The body of c. Arthur Preller, of
London, slain by Maxwell, was found
in a trunk in a st. Louis hotel.
The presence of the Princess OF
Wales alone prevented violence to the
Prince from a mob in the streets Of
Cork, through which the royal party
passed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
HOMES OF THE SWISS.
Pretty and Distinct in Style. but Hav'
a Lonely Appearance.

Pretty and Distinct in Style. but Hav'
Lonely Appearance.
Swiss houses impress one almost in
variably with a sense of loneliness
Probably this may be attributed to TIT
contrast they present to their sur
roundings. They are commonl!
dwarfed into insignifcance by the 81
gantic scenery in which they haV
been placed. But near at hand the!
are decidedly pretty, although thel
architectural style is distinct from an,
other.
They are rarely painted and seldom
ornamented or embellished, save tina
the boards and shingles are not in
frequently cut and scalloped into ode
shapes. Sometimes the front of .
! chalet bears the owners or builder'i
name in large letters, followed by /:
sentiment, a benediction or a prayer.
These chalets are provided witt
overhanging roofs, on which fai
stones have been laid to keep the fierce
winds from tearing them off, and moi
because-as an animated tailors sign,
with a monocle, once informed an old
lady in my presence-the natives
wished to effect a saving in nails.
Various fruits and vegetables are
hung under the projecting caves for
shelter, and the frew God is piled high
without for future use The ground
floor is generally given up to stable,
where the cattle are housed in the win
ter, in delightful proximity to the fam.
lily overhead.
The household treasures are con.
tanned in the living room, or quite
stube. Here, too, you will find the
large porcelain stove that is the center
of the family gatherings on the long
winter evenings. In the kitchen, OF
course, the furniture is of the plainest
description. usually consisting of q
rude loom, huge fireplace, table
and few chairs.-Pilgrim.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Woman's oueer Deatb.

Mrs Mary p Carlton. wife Of the
chief commlssary Of the Brooklyn navy
ward. died few aays ago from a
queer case. Her death was due to
lockjaw. caused. it is believed. By
stroklHg a cat shortly after Mrs. Carl.
ton had pricked her finger with a
needle. The cat was suffering from a
skin disease. Cartons first wife died
of lockjaw in Washington less than a
year ago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Real Thing.

Did you read that article in the
paper last night about the burning IS
sues of the day?'' asked the star board
er.
NO answered the iandlady, but
this morning l read about the burning
issues of the night when / received
my Gas bill"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
The Way to Rest,

Few women know now to rest as
they should. They think that they
must undress and go to bed to be thor
oughly comfortable. This is a mistake,
provided there is tabouret or little
footstool in the room on which the
feet may rest while the other part of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Tape the Corners of sheets.

Very often sheets and tablecoths are
returned from the wash with torn cor
ners, the result of their being pegged
on the line by the corners when hung
out to dry. 1t is wiser when hanging
up such articles to throw them well
over the line, and to peg on to the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
are filling up the need of extra waists

are filling up the need of extra waists
to white suits quite as much as they
have done for wear with colored skirts.
Parasols are smartly severe, with
wonderfully ornate handles, and among
these are birds heads of the most ex-
quisitely tinted woods, with jeweled
eyes,
A French sailor of greenish gold
horsehair has crown of massed for
get-me-pots and leaves in blue, pink
and green, and shaded ribbon blending
all these colors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
AGrim Calculation.

THE average duration of human life
is becoming greater"
Maybe So" answered the pessimist
But wait till automobiles get little
cheaper "-WSshington Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02

double material, but as laundresses are
very often apparently ayerse to doing
this, much darning of torn corners is
saved by TAPPING them. The tape is
laid on fiat and hemmed down for two
or three inches each side of the corner
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
Study of Your Appearance.

The girl u woman who does not
make some little study of her appear
ance or who neglects the little niceties
of dress. even though she is no fash
ion devotee. is not doing her duty in
that state OF life TO which il has pleas
ed Providence TO call her. Being busy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02

Some men after paying IS TO get
married would cheerfully pay $50 to
get unmarried
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02
How to shirr by Machine.

With shirring occupying SO impor-
tant a position as it does at present on
dresses and blouses and clothes of ev-
cry description. way to do it by
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-02

is 10 excuse. The very bee loiters
sometimes in the honey cup of some
flower to preen his velevt suit and ad,
just the gauze of his wings.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-07
Patch Long Enough.

A Virginian whose home adjoined the early one of Thomas Nelson Page tells this story of the authors father. The family, like many other Southern ones, was much impoverished by the war, though the old time hospitality was as warm as ever. One day guests were expected upon whom Mrs Page wish ed to make a good impression, and the furniture and fittings were furbished for the occasion. The good dame's heart was much disturbed by the worn condition of the upholstery of a rare sofa and she petitioned her husband to stand before it when receiving the visitors, and then sit carefully over the ragged spot. With fine chivalry Mir. Page greeted the arrivals and dis coursed entertainingly until the neigh ing of his favorite horse attracted his attention, as a stable boy led it past the window. Then rising, he said to the guests: "Wili you excuse me for short time?" and to his wife: My dear, l really cannot act any longer as patch for that sofa."-New York Times.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-07
New German Faint.

If one-half that is claimed for the new German paint is true the white lead base of paints so universally used is doomed. The new pigment is ob- tained from burnt limestone which contains considerable proportion, 20 per cent or more of magnesia, the best combination being that found natural ly in dolomitic limestone, says the Philadelphia Record. This is mixed
 with hydrocarbon and fired until all the carbon is consumed. Among the desirable features claimed for the new paint are fineness and smooth ness of surface covering power, per manence and cheapness; quick-drying qualities without the addition of dri- CTS; freedom from yellowing with age, unaffected by ammonia, sulphurated hydrogen or sulphurous acid and q
 natural hardening or enameling after few months. Greatest of all, it may
 be washed without destroying it's original smoothness. ColoTing pig ments may be used in conjunction with it. as in the case of white lead.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-07
Com fort in n Bald Head.

There are advantages accruing even from bald heads. It is pointed out by writer in a medical journal that bald-headed men never suffer from consumption and that tendency to badness Is an assurance that the dreaded scourge will pass over him whose thatch grows thin. At first glance 1t would seem absurd to argue that q mans hair is indicative of his immunity from disease, but the writer who advances this novel theory de- clares that in the five years during which he seriously added record of his patients hair or lack of it his case cards have failed to show sin gle instance of "bald" being entered upon the card of consumptive.
 He had under treatment more than TOO cases, and he makes the further statement that in a census of more than 5000 tuberculosis cases he failed to discover a single sufferer who was bald. He makes no effort to explain his theory upon medical grounds, but simply offers the results of his ob- servation for the benent of the profes- sion.