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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
THE COAL SITUATION.
Strike of Anthracite Miners No

Strike of Anthracite Miners Now
Seems Probable.
The coal mine situation is far from
being ssttied. No man can prophesy
with any degree Of certainty just what
the outcome will be. From present ap-
pearances, however, it seems likely that
the bituminous miners will receive
considerable advance in wages rang
ing anywhere from SO to II per cent.
This, however, is dependent upon the
outcome of the dispute between the
anthracite miners and operators. The
anthracite miners have demanded an
increase in wages, an eight-hour day,
equaliZed pay and other notifications
of the present system. The operators
have announced that they will refuse
every one of these demands. If the
men force the operators to increase
wages or if they close the mines by
striking, the bituminous operators will
grant the advance demanded of them,
for the reason that the increased cost
of production or the lessened output of
anthracite would create a greater de-
mand for soft coal and therefore give
them an entering wedge into a market
now controlled by their rivals. The
success of the bituminous miners de-
ponds, it would seem, on the anthracite
men either going on strike or winning
their demands, and at the present mo-
ment strike seems probable. The OPP
orators claim they have so much coal
on hand that unless a strike is pro-
longed during the greater part of
year it will not be necessary to raise
the price of coal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27

Miss Mary Tillipghast, Of New York,
is one of the most successful designers
of stained glass windows in America
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt has accept
ed the office of honorary vice president
of the State Mothers assembly of New
York.
Miss Emily Carow. q sister of Mrs.
Roosevelt, Will superintend the musical
education of Miss Ethel Roosevelt, the
one musical member OF the family.
Mrs. Roosevelt, Mrs. Shaw and Mrs
Root are well versed in domestic cook
cry. and will do their best to save some
of the nations notables from dyspepsia.
Augusta de Wit Is the leading writer
of Holland. She has seen much of the
world and is as much at home in Jaya's
jungles as in the Scotch highlands, In
the lagoons of Venice as in her native
Dutch polders.
The tire leading artists of the United
States government are Miss Florence
Wiser of the geological survey, Miss
Deborah Passmore of the division of po-
mology, and Miss Louise Howenstein
of the division of entomology,
Miss Ellen Pocock has the distinction
of being the only woman political regis
tration agent in the united kingdom.
She Is seen etary of the Strand Liberal
and Radica! Association and Is agent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
CHAPTER XIII

The Tories were gathered at the place
uf rendezvous; they came riding to the
spot BY twos and threes, and in squads of
half a dozen. The locale was a judicious
one for the purpose, being unfrequented
and nearly surrounded by large forests
Cyrus Dix was first ON the ground, wait
ing impatiently for the coming of his
comrades and brethren in the Royal
cause. The idea of a captains commits
sion was still uppermost among many
thoughts that crowded upon him. His
mind aspired after authority, power and
emOlunent. He felt that he was already
leader, and was and would be acknowl-
edged as such, although he had yet re-
ceived no formal appointment from the
Legitimate source
Col. Ferguson had promised to be at
their gathering, and was puncIual to the
time. Nhrte the ROyalists were troop
ing to the rendezvous, Dix was engaged
in earnest conversation with the colonel.
The condition of the country, the speedy
termination Of the war, the best policy TO
be pursued, and kindred topics, were am
ply discussed.
While the parties were thus engaged. a
large ana awkward young man was OBJ
served by them walking from place to
place, staring at every new conner with
dilated eyes.
Rather a verdaut YOUTH remarked
Ferguson, with smile.
Il have just been watching his move
ments.' replied Dix. Hes fresh from
the bush, probably. saw him when he
came, and he rode very fne-looking
horse"
His dress don't appear to be of the
most recent STYLE said the colonel
At that moment the individual alluded
to approached within few yards of the
parties.
my good fellow" said Ferguson, ma
ture, it would seem. has gifted you with
an inquiring mind
Verify. | am not one that loveth the
sound of the trumpet, and the lifting up
of the spear" replied the person adj
dressed
MY excellent but rather puritanical
friend" added the colonel, II perceive
you belong to the sect called Quakers"
by the grace of heaven, l am num-
bered with the salt of the EARTH" re-
turned the young man, piously, elevating
his eyes toward the ethereal region
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
Fashion Ii a Txrant.

Florence Howe Hall declares to the
readers Of Harper's Bazaar that the
sudden and enormous increase of lux
and especially those of the new pos
SCISSORS of wealth. ''They are" she
SAYS, 80 delighted by the pomp of
life and the elegant appointments
brought within their reach, that they
overestimate their Importance. They
mistake display for gentility and fancy
that good breeding consists in famili-
arity with the last fad in dress and
furniture. There is no country in the
world where fashion holds such abso-
lutte sway as it does with us, where
poor as well as rich feel obliged to lay
aside any article of clothing as soon
as it is out of style. In the old world
people are not ashamed to wear out
their garments. The American woman
has long felt an overwhelming ankle
ty about her dress-she now feels an
undue weight Of care resting upon her
with regard to the appointments of
her dining room She makes haste
to follow every new fashion in glass
and china ware, in forks, spoons aud
table decorations SO far as her means
will permit.
1.-THE inevitable result of attaching
too much Importance to trif1es is that
matters of greater moment are neg
lected, The woman who looks at man
terer or the silversmith forgets that
the essentials of good breeding are not
affected by the fashion of the moment,
and that these are of far more impor-
lance than the newest style in table
cloths A lady is known to be one al
ways and everywhere because refine
ment of bearing, voice and manner, to-
gether with courtesy toward others,
characterizes a well-bred person in all
lands.
zone who has inherited her silver
plate from Iline of distinguished an
cestors is not troubled about the style
of her teaspoons. Those who display
so much anxiety about the parapherna-
liza Of the table convey the impression
that their position in the world has
undergone sudden change. There is
no disgrace in being a new-rich man
or woman provided one does not be
have as il the money had gone to the
brain. like strong drink. The over
emphasis of the pins and PARTICLES of
etiquette and neglect of the essentials
Of courtesy are not confined to the
rich, but may be fairly set down as a
consequence of the great and rapid in
crease of wealth. This has given us a
plutocracy whose magical rise to So
cial eminence has not allowed them
time to realize the duties entailed on
them by their new position. Many do
not yet understand fully the meaning
| of the old French saying, 'Noblesse
oblige,' while others, more thoughtful
| and more considerable, fully appreciate
the responsibilities involved in their
new privileges. They see that aristoc-
racy in the true sense of the word
consists not in having but in being. A
lady may or may not be rich, but she
| must be courteous and well-bred in
order to deserve the name of gentle
| woman"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
Hero worship and Maps.

Hero-worship has had hand in the
making of maps. We have postoffices
bearing the names of every President
down to and including Mr.. Roosevelt.
Only two of his predecessors are lack
ing in the list of counties. Naturally.
the favorite in the naming of towns
and counties is Washington, and he is
the only President for whom State
has 'been named. But others than Pres
idents enjoy these honors. Successful
soldiers, sailors, statesmen, editors au-
thOrs, inventors, the heroes of ancient
history and mythology, and even popu-
lar actors and athletes, share a like
dictinction. Our list of postoffices is a
long one, and contains names from al
most every language, living and dead,
and chosen on almost every conceiv-
able principle or impulse. Two coun-
ties in Kansas present a curious asso-
citation of ideas: Greeley County has
for its capital a town called Tribune,
and Ulysses is the county seat of Grant.
New stations were to be named along
a Western railway some years ago. and
they were named after the members
of a professional baseball team that
happened just then. to win the cham
pioIfship-St. Nicholas
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
Health and Beauty Hints.

Lemon juice is harmless and excel
lent nail polish.
Sleeplessness is often produced by
heavy bedclothes.
A cold in the head can often be
speedily cured by innaling burnt cam
phor.
Be careful to use only the mildest
blandest, purest, unscented soaps when
bathing.
If nails are brittle soak them daily
for FIVE minutes LA sweet oil, warmed
to blood heat.
Alcohol baths Will do away with
goose flesh and rubbing with the oil of
sweet almonds is also very effective.
The use of a fine comb should be Sc
verely frowned upon. 1t irritates the
scalp and causes dandruff to form.
Eggs make an excellent shampoo for
silver locks and little bluing should
always be added to the last rinsing
water
Lotions containing epson salts and
glycerin are very drying to the COM
plexion, and in time will turn the skin
yellow.
Many authorities advise the drinking
of hot water half an nour before meals
upon rising in the morning and going
to bed at night. Cold water, however
offers greater stimulus to the organs
of digestion
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
All Around the Globe.

George G. Thomas, a retiled Philadel-
phia banker, presented 100000 to the
board of missions of the Protestant
Episcopal church.
Andrew Carnegie has signifed his in
tention to donate $4,000 to Rio Grande
college, a Baptist theological school at
Rio Grande, Gala county. Ohio.
The international waterways commits
sion met in Toronto to discuss the distri-
button of power from the 500 river and
the diversion of water in the Niagara
river.
Mrs. Paul Morton, wife of the presi-
dent of the Equitable Life, narrowly es-
capped death or injury in a wreck on the
Santa Fe at Toltec, N. NJ. Eleven per-
sons were injured.
Division No. of the Supreme Court
of Missouri transferred the murder case
of Lord Frederick Seymour Barring
ton to the court in banc for a hearing
before the full court.
Mrs. Norman Parro Ellison, the divorc-
ed wife of Charles B. Ellison. the Chicago
turfman and plunger. became the bride of
Joseph G. Smith of the Humpty Dumpty
theatrical company last December, ac-
cording to an announcement made in
Washington, ID. G.
George Hasty, indicted for the murder
of AIilon Bennett and Abbott Davidson,
members of the Nothing but Money the
atrical company, was found guilty in
Gaffney, S. c., of murder in the second
degree, with recommendation of mercy.
John Rilinger, defeated Republican
candidate for Mayor of Seattle, Wash,
will not contest the election of William
H. Moore, elected on the municipal own
ership ticket by Is plurality.
Sovereign Commander Root of the
Woodmen of the World announced that
the headquarters of the order would be
moved from Omaha because of the State
tax on reserve funds, and that either Chi.
cago or Detroit would be selected.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
MARION'S BRIGADE
CHAPTER XI.-(Continued. !,
By MAJOR ]. H. ROBINSON


Prepare yourself, youngster," said
and about your prayers"
"Unfeeling man. dare yol speak a
mothers name in such tone, ind with
such an expression?" said Frank, indig-
nantly.
Come forward, three or four of the
most experienced of you, and truss him
up. Lead the horse to the foot of the
free" continued Cunningham.
70 order was instantly obeyed. For
sta4ls arms were tied behind him, and
the fearful preparations went on rapidly.
Frank Forstall looked toward the sun
now In mid-heaven and hede it adieu.
The thought that he should never again
gaze upon the Cuet skies gave him feel
ing of inexpressible sadness. lie had
been an admirer of nature. The green
helds, the leafy forests, the hills, the
streams, the valleys of earth were objects
which had strong hold upon his affec-
lions. lie wondered whether ne should
contemplate the same objects when his
immoral part was enfranchised from the
body. 1t was Z singular thought to in
trude itself al such moment, but it
came spontaneously. Other and more
mournful reflections crossed his mind
friends parents, Rose, Ruth; he should
look upon them no more in time. With
q sigh he closed his eyes and prayed
prayed most fervently and humbly.
He felt rough, unfriendly hands upon
his neck and shuddered. The thoughts
flow like waves of lightning when the
soul trembles on the brink of eternity,
and innumerable conceptions were crowd
ed into miserable feeting seconds.
Franks spirit seemd to shrink and con-
tract itself and culver with dread ex-
pectation of something horrible.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27

The day of the helpless, incompe-
tent feminine is past. 1t may be that
a woman cannot heave coal on the fur
mace without taking long breaths. Also,
when it comes to hustling furniture up
and down stairs, she is distinctly at a
disadvantage Little things like that
out of the question, however, what the
average quick-witted feminine can't do
around the house every whit as well as
man, and with about one-half as
much fuss, is unknown to deponent.
The writer enjoys the honor of know
ing women who, when the paperhanger
failed to show up at the appointed time
-as paperhangers have been known to
do-mounted q stepladder with a buck
ct Of paste and papered the entire
apartment, ceiling and all, so beauti-
fully that the paperhanger fell down In
q fit Of establishment and envy when he
saw 1t.
The writer also knows woman who
set to work and did over an ancient.
moth-eaten suit of parlor furniture, re.
upholstering and polishing, until the
neighbors are all green with covetous-
ness and her husband regards her as
wizard in petticoats.
Another young woman is known who
put in her spare evenings she is en-
ployed during the day" filling" and
staining the floor in an entire house /;
moreover. set out the shrubbery, paint
ed the fence and moved the lawn all
summer, wedding the flower beds on
odd evenings.
Tales could be told Of young women
who think nothing of enamelsng the
parlor woodwork, doing over" bed
room set, or putting up a corner cab
met in the twinkling of an eye. Some
can put in new window pane quite
handily; and one has even been known
to put up a stovepipe with much more
expedition and less profanity than is
exercised by the average man at the
same job.
All of which proves, or ought to
prove that women don't any longer sit
down helplessly in the presence of ne
cessities like these, and wait for a man
to come along. No, indeed. There are
lot of them who only need to see that
thing has to be done, and who
straightway get at it. without any
superfuous language, and do it.-Chi-
cago American.
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Note. of the National Capital.

An immense volume of trade passes
over isthmus of Panama with put a canal.
Ambassador Meyer may be given place
in Presidents cabinet in the event Of
Taft's retirement.
Charges that railroads grant reba ;es on
sugar shipments are being investigated by
Aforementioned Moody
Furniture aud other heavy matter can
not be franked through the mails in the
future, according to house postofice COM
mittee's decision.
A provision limiting the salaries of the
government clerks over % years OF age,
to 81 900 a year has been attached 10
the legislative appropriation bill.
United States and republic Of San Ma
rino oldest and smallest in existence.
have entered into treaty of e-rtradition,
The President has decided 10 appoint
Manly Lawton. son of the late Major
Gen. Lawton. 10 be a cadet at the milf
tary academy.
J. Il. Markell asked by Senate commit
tee why he got contract for hotels in canal
zone when competitors bid was lower,
couldn't explain.
among government employees, President
Roosevelt issued Instructions as 10 the
methods of fighting the disease.
Hearings on the Philippine tariff will
have been completed by the Senate Phil
ippine commission soon and report made.
The House committee on the District
of Columbia decided unanimously to
grant Representative Webber of Ohio a
hearing on his bill for absolute prohibit
ton of the sale of liquor in the District
of Columbia.
Senior Garbiras, the newly appointed
charge d'affaires of Venezuela, has taken
charge of the legation. When asked con-
corning the condition of affairs between
France and Verezuela, the new charge
d'affaires stated that nothing new ha de-
velOped He denied that President Cas-
tro had any aggressive plans.
The subcommittee of the House cons
mittee on postoffices and post roads which
has been considering appropriations for
the Pcstoffice Department, practically
completed a bill fixing the appropriation
for the department at about S192. 00O.-
900, or $10,000000 more than the last ap-
This increase is designed to
meet the increase in the business of the
department, which averages about s per
cent annually.
large delesation of the National Ger
man American Alliance appeared before
the House committee on judiciary to OPP
pose the Hepburn-Dollive bill for the
prevention of c. o. ID. shipments Of
liquor into prohibition districts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
To washan Eiderdown Guilt.

Make a lather of hot water and soap
jelly Ga heaped teaspoonful to a gal
lon) add a little liquid ammonia. Put
the quilt in this and Ieave for few
minutes. Souse we'll up and down in
this aud another suds prepared in ex-
actly the same way. Use third lot IL
it does not look clean. Rinse in two
lots Of clear, warm water to which a
little ammonia has been added If you
have wringer, run it through this.
If not, hang ON the line in a windy
place and let it run dry, squeezing the
lower ends occasionally between your
bands as the water drains to the bot
tom. As it dries, shake frequently.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27

whence that particular JUNCTION which he
had mentioned was supposed to flow.
Fortunate youth !" exclaimed the colo
mel, with mock solemnity.
Il had thought that he looked too fresh
to have any connection with any of the
salts, except the neutral salts, perhaps"
observed Dix, looking significantly at the
colonel.
Il know nothing of the different sects
you have alluded to, for l regard all
book learning, except that of the Bible, as
vanity, and as something that will not
abide The test of the great day." returned
job Dawson, twirling his thumbs relig-
iously, and signing profoundly.
whats the matterY asked the colonel
with apparent solicitude for his health.
Il was thinking of the nations that set
in Darkness" said Job, with nasal
twang. "a great multitude which no
man can number"
Il should think you'd sink under it,
really said Ferguson.
AT times ] am pressed like an oxcart
under sheaves," was the emphatic re-
sDonse.
Poor fellow, how dreadful it must be
shouldn't suppose all your salt would
save yea from premature decay" rejo;ned
the C slone.
"A little leaven leaveneth the whole
lump" said Dawson.
What induced you to come here, my
good friend?" asked the colonel.
Verify, | was invited up hither by
some friends of the king. So 1 thought
l would come to see if anything could be
done to favor the Quaker sect in particu-
lar, and the spread of righteousness in
general" answered Dawson.
Quite right; and 1 am happy to say
that His Majesty is the particular friend
of the Quakers, and as soon as peace is
secured in this country, intends to send
over shiploads of them, that this unhappy
land may be plentifully sprinkled with the
salt of the earth," responded Fergu-
son.
Ito be continued)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27

We are advised, by an eastern jour
nal that the safest way to carry
money is in small bag hung around
the neck. This pocket can be made
from bit of ribbon, chamois, silk,
or linen and suspended by narrow
piece of ribbon securely fastened. Have
the little bag buttoned or hooked to-
gether, or use the patent fasteners,
which are really most convenient of
all. Wear this just inside your waist
and you can get at it easily if you
need to-
OF course when waist fastens in
the back this bag is not available and
the inside pocket must be relied upon.
Drop loose change in small quantities
into coat pocket, but never loose
bill, as it will be blown or thrown out
when you least expect it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
window Cleaning Made Easy.

A very simple contrivance will great
ly lessen the labor of the window-clean-
er, and enable her to stand firmly on
the floor all the time. 1t is made from
an old broom, which is no longer in the
state to be Of any use for sweeping.
Cut off what bristles remain, leaving
the wood bare. On to this wood nail
firmly a strong fiat piece of board,
about one foot long and eight inches
wide. This should then be covered
with two or three thicknesSes of house
flannel, fastened to 1t by tin-tacks,
which can be easily taken out with 81
nail-claw whenever the flannel has to
be renewed. The same sort of contriv-
ance is useful for polishing the win
dows, but for this purpose wash leather
or linen should be drawn over the pad
ding of flannel.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
nsriratinn of EnrL

The fork takes its name from the
Latin furca. yoke looking like an in
verified V. From this comes the Italian
forca and forchetta little fork. The
latter word gives the French their
fourchette. while the English go back
to the former and retain the harder
sounding fork st Nicholas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27
done is to put the fur side down on
feather pillows, and beating thorough

done is to put the fur side down on
feather pillows, and beating thorough
ly, or until all dust is removed.
If the furs are soiled at neck or
wrist they may be cleaned with gaso-
line, of course, in room or outdoors
where no fire is. White furs may be
cleaned with hot cornmeal (white), the
same being rubbed into the fur, as de-
scribed above for the dark furs with
sawdust. Both the dark and white furs
should be hung outdoors in a shady
place after cleaning. Magnesia may
also be used for cleaning light-colored
or white furs 1t should be used In
cakes, and the cake rubbed upon the
fur. The more difficult dirt such as axle
grease, paint, and even pitch may be re-
moved by means of spirits of turpen-
tine or oil of turpentine. This is rub
bed in well, and the fur aftErward
cleaned with ether
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-03-27

An unusually pretty model for 4
small girls frock- 1t is made of heavy
figured damask, being all in one piece.
Inverted box-plaits run from shoulder
to hem, and are held in at the waist
with q girdle of the same material, fin
ished with buttons. A vest of heavy
white linen is fastened under a pointed
collar of the same, and deep cuffs of
linen finish the full sleeves.
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Fooled!

She (sternly) -Wfl1 you please ex
plain the generally battered and dis
reputable condition in which you came
home last night2
Certainly, my dear. 1t was my
misfortune, not my fault. The fact is,
didn't want to alarm you by telling
you at the time, but | was held up on
my way home
She (coolly Yes, / know you were
| saw your friends run as / opened the
door after they had put you on the
doorstep Baltimore American.
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To Clean Fnr..

Furs dark in color may be cleaned,
first by brushing them well with a
switch, after hanging over line, then
by rubbing well-heated cedar or ma
hogany sawdust into the fur, and
brushing out again. The best way to
remove the same after the cleaning Is