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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

What is believed to be the largest
transaction in the history Of this coun-
try was the sale Of approximately TO-
100000 tons of iron ore on Oct. 6 to the
United States Steel Corporation by Pres
jdent Hill Of the Great Northern Rail-
road Company. 1t was said that the deal
was accomplished by FIVE men in two
hours time at the New York Office OF the
steel trust.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06
Helps ConvaIescent.

One of the greatest pleasures you car
give eonvalescent is TO sit and sympa-
thlze with him while he tells you how
| sick he is
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

laide Ristori, Countess Del Grillo, who
died Oct. o. is found to have left COM
paratively little money owing to misman-
agement Of her affairs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

Some men are Ike knives: in getting
sharp they manage to lose more or less
OF their best metal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

Secretary Shaw is considering the
ACCESSIBILITY Of cutting down the size
of paper money-not the size Of the
denominations, but the actual size of
the paper itself The suggestion that
this be done is the result of the recent
issue Of new Philippine paper money.
The notes are inches long by 2lA in
width. The ordinary 81 bill Is Z inches
in length and 3 in width. The smaller
bills are considered by treasury Off
Gals as much more convenient to han
die or to place in a pocketbook.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

Cuba will learn when Uncle Sam
presents his bill that she cannot dance
without paying the fiddler. When he
made her a free and Independent re-
public it was on condition that she be-
have herself and that life and property
be made safe. She proved herself in
competent to maintain the stability of
the republic and as a consequence the
United States had to interfere. Al
ready our military department has ex-
pended over $1.000,0OO and Cuba will
be expected to pay it. How much more
our bill will be before we again trust
the reins to the Cubans time alone can
tell
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

Twelve thousand four hundred and
seventy fewer names were on the pen
sion roll at the close OF the last fiscal
year than at its beginning. This is the
largest decrease in recent years. Forty
three thousand pensioners died within
the twelve months, twenty-nlne thou
sand Of whom were old soldiers. AS
the veterans are getting well along in
years the mortality among them will
increase rapidly for some time to come.
until the heroes Of the great war viii
be as scarce as the survivors Of the
var with Mexico.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

Acting upon the information m Eva
Stirring. the Florida agent of the HUI
name Society, the President and Attor-
ney General Moody have commissioned
Charles f. Russell, Assistant Attorney
General, to go into the South and make
personal investigation Of those alleged
practices. Mr.. Moody says that he has
selected Russell because he is a South
ern man, Democrat. and familiar with
the existing condition in the South.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

The regulations for the enforcement
of the new pure food and drug act, as
promulgated by the Department of Ag
riculture, require that ingredients of
the package shall be stated precisely;
that no deleterious or coloring matter
shall be used even in the manufacture
of candy, and that authorizations shall
be prohibited, but not to bar standard
drugs, provided they are branded so as
to show their actual strength or purity.
The label must bear the name of the
product the place of manufacture and
must show whittier the article is a mix
ture or blend. Mineral substances of
all kinds are forbidden in cCnfection-
cry, and no substance may be used
with any food product, which reduces
its quality or strength. The term
blend" applies to mixtures of like sub
stances.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

Experts in the Department of Agri
culture have now reported that hens
eggs may contain dangerous disease
germs, even if they are fresh laid They
say it is possible for an egg to become
infected with bacteria. either before it
is laid or after, and that the porous
shell! offers no more resistance to this
micro-organism than it does to that
which causes an egg to spoil. They say
that typhoid germs may attach them
selves to the hens feet or feathers and
penetrate the shell before the egg is
laid. The eggs of worms, as well as
grain land seed, are found in eggs, hay.
ing become lodged there while the,
white and the shell were being added
to the yolk in the egg gland of the fowl.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-11-06

Governor Mag0on has spent much
time in acQualnting himself with the
leaders of the opposing factions in
Cuba, and has accepted the resignation
of Assistant Secretary Mora and Prison
Governor Montalvo, who were believed
to be responsible for the electoral ir-
regularities which brought on the re-
cent uprising. The Governor visited
the national insane asylum at Mazoara
and unearthed Il shocking condition,
many of the sick being without bed or
bedding or clothes, Notwithstanding the
fact that the managers admitted having
$4,000 on hand. Investigations have
been begun and orders given to imme-
diately improve conditions.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

skirt trimmed with bias folds Of the goods, the
style, five gored, slightly gathered in to the belt,
ending at knee length in hem and couple Of tucks,
the skirt completed by side pleated 1ounce, added
under the hem of the upper skirt Either skirt pat
tern will require about four and onehalf yards Of
material fortytwo inches wide. A Peter Pan waist
would be nice, and newer than the shirt waist style,
but 1t should be tucked the shoulders the funess
sPringng just above the bust, and be brought into
wide belt Of a contrasting color. You could have
bishop sleeves, either elbow full length, as pre-
ferred, the collar and turnback cuffs to be of silk
of color in keeping with the goods The waist closes
down the front, under box pleat, and it would be
pretty idea to edge this pleat with tiny silk frl
and have collar, cuffs and belt to match. This model
will require two yards and one-quarter Of material
the width mentioned before.
Your coat could be kind Of tourist fully half
length, and semiftting in the back either hanging
straight or belted in with a strap and the fronts
closed double breasted with smoked-pearl buttons.
The mans COLLAR and small will be Of silk,
matching the goods or in black, preferred Full
coat sleeves wrist length, will end in cuffs to match.
Four yards should make the coat, and very fair
quality of goods can be had for 80 cents yard.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

Nearly Every Woman Who Writes to Elizabeth Lee
Second Time Tells Her How Helpful Her First Letter Was.

Just shir it thru the middle instead Try and get
strappng Of silk down the Of the front width,
The waist you speak Of is intended for separate
one suppose. The model depends good deal upon
pretty for trimming. The heavier silks ap-
propriate for strappng. design becoming to either
material is that showing the top arranged in inch
neck for wear with chemisettes, or having little
square yoke of lace laid outlined with the strap
ping. Full bishop sleeves brought into cuffs matching
The neck finish are always correct, and If you are
short-waisted belt Of the material the
waist You will find green very becoming to you, and
in regard to your hail. bring 1t well down on your fore
head parting it at the side, then toss 1t loosely back
from the temples but about the draw 1t back
tighter not too tight especially if your face is very
full, but tighter than around the forehead Certainly
you have not asked too many questions and If this has
You can wear navy and Alice blue, pale and dark
green, gray, very pale lemon, cream, white, black
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12
Concerning Women and Their Interests

Major Powell Cotton, who Is expedition from
the Nile to the Zambes is accompanied by his wife,
tho first European woman to penetrate the Itu BASIN
The camp has been, thronged daily with natives who
are wild with curiosity to "the white woman with
the long hair"
..#es -r -.r +
Memory bells are toys peculiar TO Japan, and arc
given by Japanese youths to their sweethears They
constructed Of slips Of glass delcatey poised
that the least vibration sets them ngling The mem.
ory bells hung in window, where the draft will
set them in motion. The delicate tinking to
remind their owner Of tho giver, hence tho pretty
fanciful name.
Mrs. Methereu Of Tavistock, England, who lately
celebrated her hundred and second birthday used
at time to spectacles but gave them up when
she between 70 and 80 years Of age She is still
.able to thread needle.
Texas is large that it is necessary to divide II
into five state federations Of women's clubs, which
meet separately. The chief object Of the women in
the bettering Of conditions is to improve the school
system, to introduce the kindergarten into the public
schools and In every way aid the Of education.
There is state in the union that has accomplished
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12
BY r. r. Tate. I'H.I..IiSxibi4ilE'l


Special Correspondence Of The journal.
~ ARIS, July 31.-In a pretty villa within stones
- throw of the Bois de Bouogne there lives
a. young artist who four years ago was unknown to
Fame but whose today is everyone 3 lips and
,who has the proud consciousness Of having given
new form of expression to art.
form of decorative art. A substance,
obtained (who would have dreamed Of itY by moist
ening the crumb Of bread, plastic than clay,
more transparent than porcelain and yet without the
britteness of either, practically unbreakabe, and
capable Of assuming alike the richest intensest and
most delicate of hues. Such is the discovery Of this
artist, Mile. Suzanne Meyer.
It in 1902 that Mile. Meyer, young Alsatian
lady, began her life work. Most Of have at
between fingers abstractedly making pellets of it
or little figures, but suspecting the poss
bi1ities lurking within the humble paste. Mile Meyer
did so too. But day-she is paasonately fond Of
fowers-she led to attempt to initiate flower
that lay the table, using her bread modelling clay
and mostening it in order to make it more plastic.
This sounds very simple, and yet in this almost child
which have excited widespread admiration at the
salon this year. The artistic craving must have been
very strong within her, for she had studied
drawing painting modelling It is, indeed, to this
fact that she in all probability her today.
Won Recognition in Two Years. "
The artist grew more and interested as she
became more sensitive and could create the various
parts Of the owersee stamens, pists petals and
stak-wth comparative Nor it to be supposed
that it easy matter to prepare this novel sub
stitute clay Only constant watchfulness and
tce could teach the exact proportions necessary to OBJ
tain the required consistency and fexibity Of the
sspaniline." Finally, however, all these preliminary
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

thru the influence Of It's clubwomen and members
Of patriotic societies. which are generally affiliated
with the clubs. ".
Spanish ladies generally have beautiful figures and
graceful carriage. This Is the result Of their being
adopts in the art Of fencing, which they learn from
very early years.
Some time ago Queen Victoria Of Spain, accompa-
MED by Of her cousins, was paying an informal
call, when the 4yearold Of her hostess expressed
his dissatisfaction that the princesses and queens did
not their Crowns, the child evidently
thought part Of the ordinary apparel of royal
personages and in his disappointment at not seeing
those Of his mother visitors he inquired where they
were "Oh," said Queen Victoria reassuringly, "we
have our crowns all right, but we wear them under
our hatsl"
"Her royal shyness" as the princess royal Of Eng
land Is sometimes called is hardly the person one
would have expected to become dress reformer She
has, however, made determined stand against the
prevailing fashion Of wearing low-necked dresses at
the theater. Queen Victoria, is well known could
not tolerate lady in her presence in the evening unless
she wore low.necked gown, but her granddaughter,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

order that the jury awarded Mile. Meyer honorable
mention. '.-
One moro secret remained to bs discovered, and
again the artist g intelligent efforts have been
preparations, Nile Meyer has rendered it for all prac
cal purposes proof against accidents such shock
or fall, SO that her flowers be handled in
the hair dress without the least risk Of breaking
The process s Of course the inventors secret and is
patented. At this year. salon, Mile. Meyer is
represented by q branch Of honeysuckle (for an
epergne) and bunch Of forgetme-not. She has pre-
mentioned, and the gif which has been accepted will
in all probability be exhibited at tho Musee de Luxem
bourg.
How She Does u.
Mile. Suzanne Meyer told me some interesting
things about her work and methods. She kneads her
''pate'' (the crumb Of French rolD between her
thumb and first finger The process is very fatguing,
the kneading has to be very thoroly DONE One Of
these days the artist hopes to be able to do this by
mechanical process mill, for instance. She usually
prepares and colors her pate, ready for use, as a
painter does his palette Her coloring obtained both
from aquarelle and oil coors At one time she made
free Of paint brushes but now her sole tools are
her deft fingers and pair of scissors.
She is not merely flower fairy, tho this s perhaps
her favorite work. She also finds her paniine well
suited for ladies (also fowers
brooches for the toilet table drawing
room, as well as for statuary.
These little works OF art also works of patient
devotion, often demanding many months Of unremit-
ting toll. Mile Meyer spent fve months her
hibt at this year SALON. spray Of honeysuckle and
bunch Of forget-me-not single cornfower Glover,
bud and stak) takes four days to make; daisy one
day. Other flowers, simple in structure, demand
less time violet, for instance can be made IN i've
minutes.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

fine with black ribbon belt Cut out in square
for wear with chemisettes, trimming the edge with
two Of ribbon little apart ending in front in
little bows. Make the back with groups Of tucks
from the shoulders line with those in the front.
Have fairly full sleeves, brought in at elbows to very
long cuffs trimmed round and round with the ribbon.
The chemsette may be of lingerie, or yoke of black
lace backed with white silk AS this viii be pref
t, dressy frock, should advise its being made with
a short train.
The black and white pncheck will make up into a
smart practical gown in shirtwast effect should
have gored skirt with plain front width, the
sides and back fitting the hips fairly smooth to below
knee then the skirt completed by sectional faring
hounce. Line this with thin white lawn and trim
top and bottom with bias fold Of the silk.
Ley each shoulder Of the waist in three tucks
less than inch wde stitching to yoke DEPTH then
cover these tucks with bias strip Of the goods, not
stitching the outer edge of the tucks down to the
waist but just leaving them tucks and bring the full
ness into belt of the goods. Lay small neck
empiecement and collar Of all-over lace lined
with pale blue and outline with bias strapping of
the silk Have full threequarter sleeves brought in
to lace cuffs matching the yoke and finished with the
strapping Following these suggestions, your gowns
should be a perfect success.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

have been ardent reader Of your column for some
time, and will be q thousand times obliged for the
information ..5> -E. @.
Watab, MINI.
You quite tall for your age, snd being slight,
trying to have everything broad about the shoulders
and hip line. Triple skirts will become you, full
skirts trimmed with bands or little frlls Stimulating
In regard to material my advice as meeting your
requirements all around would be Of the mohars
in large check or plaid, grays blues, greens or
threepiece suit if you wished the skirt to be worn
with thin blouses very hot days. the waist Of Its
coming in for cooler days early fall, while the
win come in as separate summer wrap over thin
dresses when necessary and with its skirt, provide
handsome street toilet taking you right thru to cold
weather For hard wear there Is material to beat
mohair, it is strong and dust-resisting that
there is practically no end to the wear Of it.
In regard to model, you could wear circular
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

In spite of all traditions has appeared in public again
and again in the evening in dress cut high to the
her opinion that full dress for need not be
abbreviated dress.
Embroidery should also be ironed on the wrong side
Of piece Of flannel and 1t should be kept long enough
under tho iron to dry it throly'
Try rubbing needles up and down in piece of
oiled silk before putting them In the needle book
keep them in flannel that has been slightly oiled
Lows hoes, when new, often blister the heels by
slipping just little as the wearer walks To prevent
with soap before putting it on.
Rubber bands most useful for keeping sleeves
sleeves up as far as want them to 90 and put the
bands round your arms over the sleeves
BY cutting old potatoes into small balls, allowing
them soak for three four hours in cold water then
boiling in cold salted water and serving with cream
sauce good substitute tor new potatoes is obtained
If teaspoonful Of concentrated lye with cup Of
water be put in kettle whose have burned
the bottom and left stand for few hours there will
be no trouble in removing + the burned substance
To clean paint, dampen clean cloth in hot water
dip 1t in whiting and rub the paint until the dirt is
removed. Rinse well in clean water, dry with soft
cloth and polish with chamos leather Paint ceansed
In this way looks like new.
+
To remove blood stains from denim cretonne pill
low and pillow ticks where soap and water
not be used make thick paste Of laundry starch and
water dcover the soiled place with It. Let 1t
remain until perfectly dry when it be brushed of.
If the stain has not entirely disappeared repeat the
process.
Kerosene is very useful and does wonders for many
a housekeeper. A soft cloth moistened with 1t and
used the furniture in regular dustings will brighten
the wood Many laundresses put little into the water
in which soiled clothes soaked, and little added
to the starch will keep the irons from sticking Kero
sene is also good for cleaning enameled bedsteds,
bathtubs sinks, etc.
When trying to put out fire, remember that one
gallon Of water at the bottom Of the blaze viii do
more to put it out than ten gallons at thetop Play
low'' is the motto to follow while fighting fire. few
gallons at the bottom Of the flames will rise in clouds
Of steam when the FIRE is rising and quench it. big
blaze on the leeward side looks fearful but play low
with water the bottom Of the fire the windward
side and you have the speediest way to quench the
flames and viii not require a river
By putting an Of sal ammoniac In the last
water in which muslins cottons rnsed SINH
lar quantity in the starch, which they sened
they will be rendered uninfammable.
Paint sains floor may be secured of by soak.
inc them for short time in benzine turpentine aud
then rubbing them with emery paper little pulver
ized pumice stone applied with damp CLOTH
When washing china silk add slight suggestion Of
starch and it will look like new.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

The stand on which lay the "envot" Of Mile.
Suzanne Meyer attracted notice at and the suc
which many artists only obtain after years Of
patient tof evercame to her at the outset Of what
not only did the public crowd to her fairy flow
ers but artists overwhelmed her with friendly words
Of congratulation and encouragement. Tho late
painter, Henner, who was himself Asatian, was
thusiastic in his praise and Mile Meyer treasures low
ing the letter which the aged artist addressed to her
on this occasion. aA%.
The artist resumed her labors with redoub1ed ardor.
Many tempting offers were made her, especially by
American visitors, If she would consent to sell her
hibts. Mile. Meyer wisely refused, and for the fol-
lowing Her paniine not sufficiently per
fected It is true she had by ceaseess experiments at
last discovered Of treating 1t so that 1t was
proof against heat, cold and moisture. This was
already immense step forward for her earlier work
was apt crack warp and shrink. But this relative
perfection was not such as could satisfy artist who
took her art seriously. r Ill., g.. .....a..
Mastery Secrets Of Color. 't~.
Her mind was set upon discovering two processes
how to intensity the color and sodity OF her clay
in giving her panses for instance, the depth OF color
and velvety surface natural to these howers ana ne
1aughngly promised her the pick Of his studio II she
proved him to be mistaken Within year, to his sur
prise and delight Mile. Meyer was able to claim her
prize. Her coloring is arrived at by kind OF tncrus
tation and paniline being the most oeau
tiful and delicate effects are thus obtained.
Mile. Meyers exhibit at last years salon consisted
Of orchids and branch Of apple blossoms. The latter
was marvel Of finish and freshness, the rough WOOD
Of the branch with its ichens and moss, contrasting
beautifully with the delicate fragile HoWers all the
parts Of which reproduced with absolute hdellty
to the original This work considered OF such hlgn
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12
Girl of Sixteen.

1.
Girl of Sixteen.
Dear Miss Lee: I am girl of 16. Please tell
me what color my hair is. send you sample. some
call 1t straw-colored and some golden, and don't
think it is either. know you can tell me, tho: my
eyes sometimes gray and sonaetimea blreelaek
complexion exceedingly fair, height Feet inehes
my successful colorss look well in red but for two
years nearly all my clothes have been red am not
tired Of it, tho. Would you advise me to get another
red dress for the winter and how should make IT.
AS T have no one else to ask for advice beside
you would be very thankful If you kindly told me
have black long coat also brown suit. What kind
Of petticoat should get for the winters Thanking
you in advance, Anxious
Minneapolis.
Your pretty hair is just yellow hair, like dolls,
and am sure you must be quite proud Of it. Straw
color is lighter shade STILL and golden is darker
one so yours is just yellow. Your proportions are
exceedingly good, too altogether 1t should not be
difficult matter for you to appear attractively
cided blondes, but green, too will be equally becou-
ing If you like that COLOR and will be change ANY
shade Of green will become you. The needs Of the
dress decides both the model and the materially also,
should like to know whether skirt and coat suit
house dress is requiredq The brown suit, take
the new dress is for best, and If it Is to be worn
with the long coat, have coat Of its own. See
ing that you in immediate hurry, perhaps you
would like to think the matter over and write again,
giving me all details, when I shall be very glad to
help you If can, forcI very much interested in
blue, green, very pale and very deep pink but not
between shades-they will make you look common
also gray, all the mauves, purples and heotropes vel
low white, black, deep red cerise and golden brown
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-12

IF there arc any old-fashtoned garments hand
that can be remodeled fancy articles to be made
now is the time to send in queries the replies be-
ing preserved until the advice therein can be car
ried out
Correspondents should give size, color and kind
of material Of odds and ends, and say whether arl
cles for personal or home adornment are desired.
Write plainly on only one side Of the paper.
Name and address should be given; only initials
will be published. Address letters:
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL,
For Elizabeth Lee. Minneapolis, MINI.