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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
CoQuetry Causes Consumption

Having made tuberculosis his special
study, physician says that the fem
mime tailor suit is largely responsible
for the increase in this disease as we'll
as in rheumatic troubles during recent
years. Since the trig coat and skirt
have supplanted common-sense listers
for street wear, he explains the major
ity of women are never properly
clothed. In winter they wear suits of
almost the same weight as in summer
with, perhaps, the addition of an in
terlining and a fur scarf. The most
becoming waist to combine with the
tailor suit is one of sheer white fabric
suited to the tropics, and this appears
In warm weather and cold alike. Flan-
neis are tabooed because their bulk in
terferes with the trim line essential to
smartness in present-day apparel A
silk skirt and a few garments of cob
webby texture supplant the substantial
underwear of preceding decades. When
you add to these facts, he says, the
vogue introduced by the short walking
skirt, low shoes and openwork stock
ings for outdoor wear all the year
round the ver-growing percentages of
lung troubles ana rheumatic COM
plants is not to be wondered at.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

Flower trimmed hats are again fash
ionable this year, but there is a new
way of wearing them-a coquettish
way. Empire and Directoire modes do
not go well with puritanical millinery,
30 the newest millinery designs are built
to emphasize the general effect OF the
gowns with which they are worn. This
little toque has crown of corded chif
fon finished with a double brim Of pink
silk roses. There is no touch Of green
about the hat, the ribbon at the back
being long, full loops of deep rose vel
vet
The matter of hair dressing enters
largely into the question of stylish
headgear, too, the new seasons models
calling for more or less elaborate Golf
fures. Both the high and low couture
is modish, but those who can wear the
latter becomingly seem to prefer II.
With small hats, however, the high
headdress is more effective. Parted
hair Is also worn by women to whom
1t is becoming, but no woman of taste
will let her devotion to fashion carry
her beyond the point of an attractive
coiffure. Hair ornaments are unusual
ly pretty this year, and the new combs,
barettes, etc, show striking departures
from the old conventional lines.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
DRIVING THE POOR OUT.
High Rents Responsible Tor Re
duced Population in Manhattan.

duced Population in Manhattan.
The greed of the New York landlords
in arbitrarily raising rents in the poorer
sections is bearing fruit. For the first
time in century, according to figures in
the hands of the Board of Education. the
population of Manhattan has ceased to
grow, and is on the decline. 1t is esti-
mated that the borough has lost 10000
inhabitants in the last year.
These figures are based on the amazing
decline in school attendance in all of
those localities where poverty and squalor
reign. and the mushroom rise of new COM
munities of the same class Of people in
the outlying bOroughs. On the East Side,
south of Fourteenth street, not less than
10000 persons have moved away. From
Thirty-fourth street north to Fifty-ninth,
a broad belt straight across the island
has been depopulatcd to the extent of
5000 or more.
What poverty has done in the sections
mentioned toward reducing the popula-
ton the mo baby" mandate of the swell
apartment prOprietorS has done for the
locality from Eighteenth street north to
One Hundred and Tenth street on the
West Side. There, where children are
not admitted, there has been depletion
of population of more than 1000
School officials most converSant with
the situation were unanimous in assert
ing that the decrease in school attendance
in the borough was due to a decline in
population, and not to truancy or any
other cause. They point out that what
was lost to Manhattan was gained in
Brownville, Brooklyn, where 2,400 new
pupils, equivalent to $4,000 population.
are in attendance, of whom 10000 are on
part time, Three other Brooklyn school
districts have an increased attendance of
$500. Queens has as many and the
Bronx 1000. Manhattan. on the other
hand, has 5000 fewer pupils than it had
last year.
Never in the history of the city has
such thing occurred before For years
the annual increased attendance in Man
haitian has fluctuated from $1,000 to 20
900
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
Rag Carpet WearfnR.

In order TO attain the best results, In
weaving rag carpets. however. some
care should be shown In the selection
and assortment Of materials used. 1t is
really very little trouble to do this and
the striking effects in simple patterns
more than repays one.
In all Of them fast color Is a most
desirable quality, and indeed, for truly
good work, a necessity. 1t has been
found but two of the colors which are
upon ordinary sale TO be even reason
red, and the ordinary orange The lat
ter viii run" when dipped In water
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
Health and Beauty Hints.

Avoid foods that disagree with you.
Do not wash the food down with
liquids.
Do not eat when fatigued or when
overheated
Avoid an excess Of sugar, sweets and
starchy food.
Do not battle the body for at least
an hour after meals.
A little parsley eaten Immediately
after onions will remove the odor from
the breath.
The juice Of lemon is excellent as a
gargle for sore throat, but must not
be. swallowed
Apples are particularly wholesome
for equity people and those with a
sluggish liver.
Don't use soap on the face oftener
than once day. Night is the best time
for a thorough cleansing.
Make a paste of fresh butter and
pulverized resin, spread it on a linen
rag and apply to spralns it will fire.
quently effect a cure.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
MARION'S BRIGADE
BY MAJOR j. H. ROBINSON

Dis chile am berry particerler, 'kase de
times am berry wicarious."
Who sent you, sir?" inquired the gen
eral somewhat sharply.
Berry fine missus-one great lady,
massa," was the reply. Il am de post
Office as she sent dis writin' by"
rs it directed to mel" said the gem
eraI.
Am Francis de initial of your fuss
name?' continued Cufee, cautiously
1T is" returned the general, with a
smile.
And does de letters of your last name
begin wild great NJ, and end wild a
little n and a flourish" continued the
negro. And, finally, massa, does de in
itial of dis place begin wild Lynch's
Creek, and pot-hoOk you could hang
your hat on 2"
You have described it precisely" ex-
claimed the general, goodnaturedly.
Den it am all right. ! hab de honor
to present dis writin' to General Marion,
who am arter de Royalists and de crown
OBJ England, like the footsteps OBJ death
when he takes arter de poor plantation
slaves"
Marion took the letter and glanced Mt
the superscription. The letter was writ
ten in an elegant female hand, and the
chirography obviously that of female.
This is from a fair lady, them" he
said, musingly.
Her eyes am like de stars dat lumin-
ate de canister of heben." remarked the
negro, POLITICALLY.
Indeed" replied Marion, mechanical
ly, opening the letter.
1T am fack, and dis chile know OBJ
British ossifers who tink it am a priv
lege to kiss anything her white hand hab
touched" added the negro, apparently not
little shocked and displeased at the
irreverent manner with which he broke
the seal of the neatly folded missive.
Without needing Cuffee's last remark,
| the general proceeded to examine the
| contents of the letter. 1t was dated at
Nelson's Ferry, and read as follows:
General Marion-The wanton barbara.
ties practiced in this and the adjoining
districts by Cunningham and his ruth
less band impel me to address one who
has proved himself so ready and so able
to punish the crimes of our seepless and
ever Nlblldul eueuleS. IQe l0ldDltaQtS
of this community are filed with unutter-
able dismay, for no one knows how soon
| it may be his or her destiny to suffer in
the cause. The Loyalists triumph over
US, and our ears are daily shocked with
some new tale of woe. We look to you
for aid, and feel assured that we shall nst
be disappointed. The name of your gal
liant brigade is already a word to make
our oppressOrs grow pale, and let me ado
| that your deeds are lauded by the fail
| lips of your country women, the brave
are generous and the first to rebuke wick
edness and injustice. Believe me, sir, our
hearts will beat with joy when we hear
the bugles Of your invincible brigade
While the name of Marion is remember
ed with respect and crowned with honor
that of Cunningham will be loaded with
obloquy and associated with the blackes
! infamy. With esteem,
MARY VIDEAU."
When the general had perused thi,
missive, he dismissed the negro, and sem
orders for Job Dawson to come to hi.
| tent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
National CAPITAL Notcs.

President Roosevelt has presented to
the War Department for lis historical
collection a section Of a log from the cabin
which Gen. L. :. Grant built for his faBT-
lily near ST. Louis after his re<euatiors
from the regular army before the opening
of the war of 1861.
Secretary Bonaparte has decided 10 ac-
cept the resignation of Mdshipman Miner
MerlIweather from the naval academy.
He " III instruct the superintendent of the
academy to dismiss the sentence of one
years confinement 10 the academy
grounds, hanging over Merriweather
Speaker Cannon received n letter from
Secretary Root urging that the bill appro-
prieting $I7.72 10 reimburse the French
Cable Co. for losses sustained By the
cutting Of it's cables in Cuba in the Span
ism American war be passed Mr. Root
says the claim is just and should be al
lowed at this session.
Representative VIM. Alden Smith Of
Michigan has received a petition from
Holanders in Grand Rapids. asking that
a duty of 123 per cent be placed on wood
en- shoes. The petitioners state that this
article can be imported into the United
States and sold at a price at which the
petitioners cannot afford TO make it and
sell at a reasonable profit.
According to a decision BY the assist
ant Attorney General for the Interior De-
partment, the S-bour law is declared APP
plicable to the reclamation service Of the
geological survey both as regards engi-
neels who are paid by the hour and labor
ers engaged on irrigation works
through the American embassy at Toxic
another assurance from the japanese gov
eminent of lis firm adherence 20 the prin-
ciple Of the open door in Manchuria
Business interests engaged in the export
trade have been g-tting apprehenslye that
this great country was 10 be swamped
ard slutfed with japanese goods before
any opening vas afforded 20 foreign trade.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
Truxf Idea I'm Charts

The movement toward the nationalist
ton of charity and philanthropy on unsec-
tartan lines is illustrated again in the
merging of the prominent New York He
brew journal, Jewish Charity, with Char
titles and the Commons. In making this
announcement. L. X. Frankel. the retir-
ing editor of Jewish Charity, says that
charity workers are learning that there
IS not much difference between the Slav
and the Puritan. the Mohammedan and
the orthodox Greek. He says that the
purpose is to combine the trust idea of
economy in connection with the idea of
preventing overlapping and duplication of
charSriaS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

two people who proposed to enter the
bonds of matrimony, sne had none for
the man who had proposed to her.
Should she marry him IN the hope that
love would follow?
To certain extent sympathy is akin
into the latter when nothing interrupts
the intercourse OF the two people con-
cerned. But there is, In the first place,
always the great danger that after a
girl has been married TO a man she
merely likes and sympathizes with, she
may meet with one for whom all such
minor feelings are swallowed up in the
great factor-love
Even surprising, however, that NO
other man appears on the scene. If a
true census was taken IL would probably
be found that the majority Of women
are disappointed in some way with re-
gard to the men they marry. But love
helps them to forgive faults, to regard
them with a kindly mind, and think
more of their husbands virtues.
girl who marries man simply be-
cause she sympathizes with his troubles
and trials, his ambitions and ideals, re-
ceives a severe shock when she finds
after marriage that there are several
flaws in the man whom she liked to re-
gard somewhat in the light Of a para
gon. She may find that his disposition
and character is such that he deserves
blame rather than sympathy. because he
has not realized those ambitions he is
so fond of talking about
No. sympathy is not a sufficient mo-
tive for marriage, and more especially
when that sympathy is aroused by the
shortcomings of man whom girl
thinks she could reform of bad ways
by marrying him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

In fact 1t will give out dye to such
good purpose that the water in which
II has been STEPPED is sometimes used
to dye cotton rugs, as 1t gives a very
good and quite fast lemon yellow.
1t follows, then, that IN weaving rugs
(Which must be washable) with orange
warp, the warp must be STEPPED In
warm water before using. 1t can be
used in that state, or 1t can be set with
alum, or 1t can be dipped in a thin in
digo dye and made into a COED and fast
green.
The only recourse of the domestic
weaver who wishes TO establish her
rugs as Of the very best make is to dye
her own wraps, and this is not only an
easy but most interesting process.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
Live stock Exchange a Trust.

The Kansas Supreme Court has held
that the live stock exchange of Kansas
City is a trust, and that all mortga ges
mode through members of the exchange
are invalid. The decision affects millions
of dollars worth of cattle paper The
fact that in all of the mortgages a com
mission of at least 30 cents a head is re-
Quired was thought sufficient to prove the
existence of a trust. President Robinson
of the exchange says that the exchange
is no more a trust than are the labor
unions. as the former charge a certain
price for their labor
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

There is no diminution of the popu-
larity OF satin-faced cloths, for, though
they are not destined to be used so
universally for spring gowns for gen
eral wear, they are in great demand
for the smart tailored coats. The de-
sign sketched here is one of the newest
ideas from Paris. showing the way IN
which strapping is employed for a
front trimming. Braids of all kinds
figure prominently in the decoration of
spring wraps, most Of which are short.
or hip length. This coat is built of
finely striped face cloth, with collar
and cuff trimmings of heavy silk 1aoire,
which In turn is bound with elegant
silk braid Accompanying it is a hat
of dark brown satin chip draped around
the crown with a fold of satin, and
trimmed with shaded brown coque's
plume.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
Green Rnses

A writer in the Cornhill Magazine
says of green roses: Il am bound to
admit that they meet with very little
admiration. The general verdict be-
ing more curious than beautiful To
botanists it is extremely valuable, how
ever, because ii is one Of the best
proofs we have that all parts Of a
plant above the root are notifications
Of the same thing, and in the green
rose every part may be called leaf.
It is variety Of the common China
rose, came TO England about 1885, and
is quite hardy"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
Killed by Talk.

The suicide of young girl student at
Hartford KY, and the revelations which
followed have thrown that town into a
state of great Indignation and grief. For
some time articles have been missing from
the rooms of the other students. Prudie
Ford, said persistent rumOr. was the
thief. The girl denied the stories but
they persisted. Then she wrote a pa
thetic letter 10 her sweetheart and drown
ed herself. The next day the missing
articles were found and it was discovered
that the girl was entirely innocent An
other person had stolen the things and
kept quiet when the charge was made
against the girl.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
sympathy snd Marriage.

Does love follow sympathy? Summed
up in these words is a troublesome
problem which recently confronted a
girl whose charms had made her popu-
lar with both male and female friends
A msn asked her to be his wife. She
liked him very much, more than any
other man she knew, IN fact, and there
was a great bond Of .Smpathtic feeling
between them. For they had much IN
common But OF real. rue love, such
81 she understood should exist between
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

All Albania mourns the loss Of the
Princess Ulrditse.
Miss Maggie ]. Waiz, Of Calumet,
Mich, is editing the only Finnish pub
LEGATION for women in this country.
Mrs. Bellamy Storer, whose husband
has been retired from his position as
ambassador to Austria, is the origin
ator of the famous lockwood pottery.
Empress Haruko or Japan is 56
years of age and is two years the SEN
Tor of her husband, and accredited with
being one of the most beautiful women
in Japan.
Although Sc years old, Miss Serepta
Grath Of East Brook, Delaware county,
N. Y, is hustling travelling saleswom-
an for Philadelphia house and draws
a fancy salary.
Queen Alexandra has In all fifteen
ladies In personal attendance upon her,
the first being mistress Of the robes,
then the ladies Of the bedchamber, and
maids of honor.
The new queen Of Norway is said to
be a great admirer of Charles Dickens
and to have read Christmas CAROL
so often that she can recite it from
beginning to end
Baroness ROsen and the wife Of jap
anese Minister Takahira are close per-
sonal friends, but of necessity must
keep apart until the peace negotie dons
are dispensed with.
The Grand Duchess Olga of Russia
is known as 1.-The Princess Of Peace"
She is the Cars youngest sister. Is "A
years of. age, and Was married four
years ago to Prince Peter, Duke of Oh,
denburg.
Mrs. W. E. Morgan of Missouri is
boss of one of the richest zinc mines
in the state. The employees call her the
"sunbonnet boss" and they are said
to like her and work well under her
direction.
Mrs. Richard II. Savage is the own
er of the famous painting, "Sheridan's
Ride" and values it at $1,000 A bill
has been introduced into the senate for
its purchase to be hung in the corridor
Of the capitol.
Gov. Guild of Massachusetts has ap-
pointed Miss Marie Rose Collins, a
daughter Of the former mayor of Bos,
ton, as state prison commissioner. Sht
has given the subject of prison work
much attention.
Mime. de Bargy has the unique dis.
tinction Of having received the highest
price for one cup Of tea ever recorded.
She presided at Paris charity bazaar
apd every one who wished to Join her
at the festive board was required to
procure 80 shillings
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
Dirt on Furniture.

Always wipe furniture with a cloth
wrung out of lukewarm water to which
a little vinegar has been added, and
let 1t dry before applying the polish
The vinegar and water will remove the
dirt, and the wood will take better
polish.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
American Wins AeropIane Prize.

Calvin T. Fried of Allentown, Pa. has
recently made such satisfactory tests OF
his aeroplane before Capt. Fordyce and
Lieut.. Daignon of the French war de-
partment that the French prize of 10000
francs for a successful flying machine has
been awarded TO him. Before going 10
France Mr.. Fried VIII build two large
aeroplanes, and if these prove satisfactory
he viii get the Fresea grand prize of
100000 francs and be engaged :. : the fly
ing machine expert of the French army.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

In his opening prayer in the Senate
Wednesday Chaplain Edward Everett
Hale made reference 10 the San Francisco
disaster. Only routine business was trans
acted adjournment until Thursday being
taken at II 30 p. IN. 10 permit the Demo-
Gratis to proceed with their conference or
the railroad rate bill. The San Francisco
disaster hung like a pail over the House,
legislation being carried on in a perfume
tory way. \ resolution was adopted di-
recting the War and Navy Departments
10 place at the disposition of the Mayor
of San Francisco such supplies as may
be necessary. 4 resolution of sympathy
also was passed The bill extending the
national irrigation law to Texas WAS pass
ed. and the conference report on the PEN
sion appropriation bin agreed to. An APP
preparation Of $1,000 to bring home Ike
bodies Of the men killed on the battleShip
KearSarge was ,1ted. The Speaker laid
before the House and had read the mes
sage of the President relating TO the de-
cision of Judge Humphrey i'm the beef
cases. Speaker Cannon said he had in
structed the journal clerk to omis the
names Of John y. Williamson (Oregon)
and Malcolm r. Patterson Tenn from
the future rolls Of the House as they have
not attended sessions and have rot beerB
sworn in He said this statement was
due by reason Of his ruling that rgl mem
bers constitute quorum.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

1he Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, which celebrates its 5Oth anniyer-
Sary this month. maintains 200.224 miles
of poles and cables, 1,1S4. ~ miles of
wire and 23Sl4 offices. Last year Il
senf 61.477 go messages.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

1t is every bride hous keepers op-
inion that 1t takes clothes a terribly
long time to get old enough to be torn
up for dish rags and duet clothes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

In the Senate Tuesday Mr.. Tilmau
called up his resolution directing the Sen
ate committee on finance to enter upon
an investigation of the question of cam
paign contributions by the national banks.
Mr.. -Tillman said ne wished the inquiry
TO extend to the Democratic as well as
the Republican campaign committees, and
engaged in a sharp controversy with Mr.
Hopkins concerning the Walsh banks I'M
Chicago. Mr.. Foster spoke for almost
three hours in support of the House rail-
road rate bill. The House bill providing
for the coinage of minor coins was pass
ed. The House cleared the decks by pass
ing under suspension of the rules a num-
Der of bills of general interest. Among
them were the following Establishing n
national quarantine against epidemcs
regulating appeals in criminal cases by
permitting the government 20 have a de-
csion reviewed when demurrer to an
Indictment has been sustained creating a
bureau of the reclamation service in the
Interior Department: providing for the
entry of agricultural lands within forest
reserves. In addition j72 private pension
bills were passed. The measure extending
the national irrigation act to the State
of Texas was taken up as unfinished husi-
ness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
women Greatest BEHIND the rb,on,

Some sage once said that he was al
ways glad when a woman ruled his
country, for he knew then that men
would have something to say in its
government. But when king sat on
the throne woman's finger directed
the affairs of state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

By means Of Prof. Bells tetrahedral
kites flown at his experiment station near
Arlington, Va, wireless messages were re-
ceived from the De Forest station near
Atlantic Highlands on the Jersey coast,
$50 miles away. The kites were uy about
1000 feet and carried a steel wire. 10
which was attached 400 feet of antenna
wire. The receiving operator clasped the
hand of the man holding the kite string.
the electric impulses passing through the
bodies of the two men,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

After finding something good get
busy and look for something better.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24

Robert Scott, negro. is held for a
murderouS attack with d razor on Thomas
Maher, a New York contractor.