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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
CHAPTER Kill.

Lord Marchmont arrived punctually at
four o'clock. He was received by his
brother and by his daughter. Lady Betty
was still out driving.
my wife will be here directly" Mr..
Marchmont said, as he greeted his broth
err; but Lord Marchmont evidently was
not in the least eager to see Lady Betty.
II have come 10 talk with you on a lit
tie business, Edward" he said, and An
tonia felt that she was dismissed.
There had never been any great sym
patty between the brothers; yet Edward
Marchmont was always ready TO respond
to any call his brother made upon him.
"You want me TO do something for you,
Pierce?" he asked, as they found them
selves alone.
Yes. l want to ask your opinion. You
know this Gerald Tenby, who has in
herited Mill Cross Court2 2" Edward
Marchmont frowned. What was coming?
This was the last question he had ex-
pected TO hear. He answered with some
difficult.
"Sir Gerald is an acquaintance of mine
not a friend"
This is the position, Edward The 9TH
er day l received a letter from Gerald
Tenby, asking my permission to approach
Antonio with view to marriage"
Edward Marchmont looked at his broth
er sharply.
you approve of this, Pierce?" he
asked.
II have not set aside Gerald Tenby's
proposal" said Lord Marchmont. ''be-
cause. although l should never consider
him my daughters equal in one sense. in
another his present position gives him a
certain right 20 approach her. l cannot.
of course, forget that he is the son of
Robert Tenby-whom / have no hesita-
ton in CHASING as one of the most unmit-
igated scoundrels il was ever my lot 10
nseet-aud had this inheritance not passed
10 Gerald Tenby as il has done, l should
not for an instant have given heed to
such a suggested alliance. But as things
are, do not see that have a right TO
object 10 this man as a husband for An
tonia unless it is proved to me that he is
not worthy of her"
My dear Pierce am sorry cannot
be of any definite use 70 You. At the
same time, must tell you that this young
mar is regarded most favorably by every
body IN SoCieEN prllllant IOIuFS " as pre-
dicted for him when he was only his IN
cle's heir. l understand that he is exceed
ingly clever. and | should say that with
Snch wealth as he now commands a bril-
liant future must inevitably be his. ysu
will. however, approach Antonio yourself
before he doesT'
Antonio viii obey me" Lord March
mont said. loftily. IF give her my wish
she should marry this man she viii marry
him"
AZ that very moment there came a tap
at the door, and Antonia herself appear
ed. The girl wss looking very pale; aer
eTes had strained expression.
She carried little note in her hand,
II was evident, from the nervous way in
which her fingers closed around the en-
velope, that this note had contained bad
news.
.sYou want me. Antonio. my dearg' Ed
ward Narchmont asked. hurriedly.
She had gone 20 her uncle, forgetting
for the moment that her father was there,
and the sight of him checked her eager
ness 10 open her h BART to her uncle.
Il hardly know how TO begin" Antcnia
said. with catch u her voice. Il hardly
know what brousht me TO you, Uncle Ed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

letter torn in two. 1t was natural that
for one moment Antonio Marchmont
should feel a pang. Though there had
never been any love between herself and
her father, yet they had been together all
her life, in one sense, and though he had
never done anything 10 win her affection,
she could not utterly forget that he was
her father.
Lady Betty heard of Lord Marchmont's
arrival and departure with shrug of
her shoulders.
Where is your master?" she inquired,
in her curtest way, and when she was
told that Mr.. Marchmont was in his
study she went there, determined to be
disagreeable.
Il an here as you desired" she said,
coldly. Il have sacrificed my afternoon
at your decree, and find that your broth
er has net even the courtesy to wait
for my return. have not been informed
TO whit we owed the unusual honor of a
visit from Lord Marchmont."
Pierce came to see me to ask my opin-
ion as to the merits of man who has
proposed for the hand Of Antonio in mar
riage. Pierce understood that this man
was a constant visitor at my house, and
argued naturally from that that | should
be able to assure him that this man was
fitted to be the husband OF such girl
as Antonia."
Lady Betty's heart was beating at fever
heat.
How ridiculous you are, Edward. she
said. "You will persist in putting Anto-
M
other girl in the world as good as she |
hope you assured Lord Marchmont that
this man, whose name you have not given
nc. was indeed worthy of your much
lauded Antonia?"
II told my brother that, although Ger
aid Tenby was a constant visitor here, l
was not
He got no further than that. Lacy
Betty had broken in on his speech.
(To be continued
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
Feminine Facts.

Grecian women had very long feet.
Ellen Terry is passionately fond of
cats.
Patti sleeps with a silk scarf about
her neck.
Brides in Australia are pelted with
rose leaves.
Sarah Bernhardt has huge bed fif-
teen feet long.
No photographs are ever taken of
women in China.
In stature Esquimaux women are the
shortest on earth.
In Africa wives are sold for two
packets of hairpins.
woman's brain declines in weight
after the age of 80.
Drunkenness is rare, smoking com
mon, among japanese women.
Hottentot women cut off a finger joint
when they remarry.
New York has $1,000 women who
support their husbands.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

Girls whose hands are not yet fully
grown and formed-that is, generally
speaking, girls up to 1s-should not
wear rings. Many taper finger has
had its shape spoiled by a ring which
became so gradually too tight that the
yearer did not notice it until the mis-
chief was done. Pianists or persons who
play any instrument seldom wear rings.
They think that the weight of the rings
lessons the muscular strength of the
finger If girl thinks she must wear
rings, then let her at least take them
off each night and rub a moment the
part of the finger that has been covered
by them. This restores circulation and
helps the finger to attain its normal
growth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

foot to just such degree as 1t is
forced from its normal position. Flat
foot is frequently seen in children, as
result of effort made to have them
toe out gracefully, says an authority.
Ioeing in is often due to the uncon-
scious effort to lessen the strain on the
arch of the foot, produced by badly
formed shoes. Few children will toe in
if they wear properly shaped shoes
The exceptions are those with weak
foot arches, for whom the shoes should
be made with soles thicker on the inner
than on the outer edge. The weight is
thus shifted to the outer edge of the
foot and the strain on the arch of the
foot relieved. This makes toeing out
an easy, if not an altogether natural,
procedure
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
LOCUST TREES FOR POSTS.
They Are the Best Wood for This
Purpose-Rapid Grower.

They Are the Best Wood for This
Purpose-Rapid Grower.
Within the range of its occurrence
the black locust makes our best post
timber, for it is very durable, easy to
grow, a rapid grower and is orna-
mental, says Farming. For these rea-
sons it is being planted on the farms
for Q future supply of posts, for orna-
ment and for shade; being the only
Tree that fills the bill so WELL
Unfortunately it is so susceptible to
the attacks of the locust borer that the
forest service has wholly excluded it
from the desirable species for planting
in Nebraska and Dakota, and partially
in Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio and Pennsylvania. In Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia it is attacked
by the leaf miner to such an extent as
to render planting ill-advised.
For posts they are grown along the
avenues and highways, where they an
swer the triple purpose of post grow
ing, shade and ornament; also In the
pastures, where it thrives while inter
fering but little with grass production.
Then, too, there are many untillable
spots, that are now producing nothing
of value, that could make good returns
if planted in black locust sprouts and
made to grow the post timber for the
farm or to sell to the neighbors.
For the avenue or highway that
should be set about ten feet apart and
should be as even in size as possible to
make a pretty row. One strong point
the locust has over other deciduous
trees is that its foliage makes but little
litter on the lawn or avenue. Then,
too, they are ornamental, especially so
when in bloom. In the pastures they
afford sufficient shade for the stock,
and being of much more value than
most of the trees used for this pur-
pose they should replace them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

for breakfast. If yor have the slight
est tendency TO indigestion abjure hot
breads and eat toast or corn bread
instead of white rolls. Soggy oatmeal
and the fodder-like breakfast foods will
do you about hundredth part as much
good as chop or two boiled eggs with
a slice or two of crisp bacon. Cocoa
when we'll made is better than either
coffee or tea. Milk with the chill taken
off is the best of all.
Walk mile if possible, after break
fast, and keep the mouth closed.
'Mouthfuls of early morning air. are
all very well in theory, but very bad
for the throat and stomach.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
shredded SIX skirts.

The girl with nothing year should
know that silk petticoats and Innings
when reduced to shreds and utterly
unequal to their first purpose can be
utilized for millinery trimming with
very little picking over. The rufies or
goffered portions which remain intact
are specially serviceable. One girl who
is wearing very becoming silk hat of
this kind for theater and other evening
affairs confessed to her women friends
that it was evoked from a wornout pet
ticoat and arranged over a frame made
from a pasteboard bandbox.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
NoNo~NO~~

Miss Helen Gould intends to spend
the summer in Europe. 1t will be her
first trip abroad in many years.
Nine. Bernhardt says that the great
est triumph of her stage career came
the evening that 'L'Aiglon" was pro-
duced in Paris.
Mrs. William Mckinley continues her
daily drives to the tomb of her mar
tyred husband and always carries flow
ers with her. She is constantly attend
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

A successful farmer and a public.
spirited woman is the rare combination
presented by Miss Laura Clay of Ken
lucky, daughter Of the late famous vet.
eran, General Cassius VI. Clay.
Miss Clay's farm is located In MaGi-
son County, Kentucky, and 1t is part of
a tract which her grandfather, General
Green Clay, took up under the home
stead laws of colonial tines She man.
ages II herself, and makes farming pay.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
A Luncheon Di.h.

Nice for luncheon is this entree of
cold boiled ham: Chop enough ham to
hn q coffee cup and add to it two
tablespoonfuls Of grated cheese, a little
cayenne pepper and two tablespoonfuls
Of cIeam- Fry rounds Of bread In but
ter and spread with the ham mixture.
Crate chees over the top and brown In
a hot oven Before sending to ths
table decorate each round with an olive
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

In speech made at the White House
to twenty city and state civil service
officials, President Roosevelt said that
after having had experience in nearly
all branches of government, he was in
clined more and more to feel that the
observance in letter and spirit Of the
in obtaining clean, decent efficient gov
ernmental service in any branch or bu-
reau OF the government, Political APP
pointments, he said, while seemingly
necessary in some cases, nearly always
brought bad results. He said that ex-
ceptions would have to be made in the
case of promotions to insure best re-
suits.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
To he wen.

Take a dozen deep breaths throseh
ths nose at an open window upon srts-
iuR In the morning.
Put q handful or two OF sea salt In
your morning tub
Exercise five minutes with dumb
bells or Indian clubs before breakfast
Lat oranges, grapes or baked apples
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
ed by nurses and few people ever see

ed by nurses and few people ever see
her.
Mrs. James Brown Potter is to APP
pear as Mary Queen of Scots in the
play which she has accepted for her
return to the stage.
Mrs. Bellamy Storer, whose husband
recently retired from his position as
ambassador to Austria, is the origina-
tor of the famous lockwood pottery.
La Belle Otero, the famous continen-
tai dancer, takes no chances of loss
through the twisting of an ankle, as
each of her feet is insured for $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

The greater part of the business of
the Unired States Supreme Court con-
sists in deciding cases on appeal from
the lower courts. Over some cases it
has original and exclusive jurisdiction,
chief among which are suits to which a
State of the Union is a party. Last
month the docket of original cases was
called for the first time in twenty-nine
years. When the attorneys for New
Jersey and Delaware, which have had
a boundary dispute before the court
since 1877, asked for continuance,
the Chief Justice remarked that the
court does not keep cases on the calen-
dar for more than a generation. There
seems to be limit to the period dur
ing which States shall suffer from the
laws delays.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

The trade Of the United States With
Japan is larger than with any other
oriental country, according to a bulle-
tin issued by the department Of com
merce and labor, and aggregated in the
fiscal year $106,000,000 Exports to
that country have grown from about
S5,000,000 in the calendar year 1895 to
over S55, 100000 in the fiscal year 1908,
and imports from that country from
100000 in 1895 to nearly sol, 0O0,-
600 in 1905.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
The unfading Beauty.

He that loves rosy cheek,
Or a coral lip admires.
Or from starlike eyes doth seek
Tuei TO maintain his fires;
As old Time makes these decay
So his flames must waste away.
But q smooth and steadfast mind,
Gentle thoughts and calm desires,
Hearts with equal love combined,
Kindle never-dying fires
Where these are not, ! despi~
Lovely cheeks, or lips or eyes
Thomas Carew.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
Nause of Flat Foot.

The power of the foot as a sustainer
of the weight of the body is under
stood The heel, great toe, and outer
side of the foot form the three points
of tripod. An outward crowded
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

manner Of embroidery, while others
have very wide black velvet set on in
rows or in the Greek key pattern. Still
others have a variety of widths used
gracefully, and again one finds the vel
vet ribbon edged ON either side with
frills Of valenciennes, which is an ex-
ceedingiy beautiful idea. Naturally
these gowns are not of the tub order,
but must be dry cleansed. They are
among the most beautiful things of the
new season.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

Efforts are making to persuade Com
gress to authorize the publication Of
the names Of the heads Of families as
shown by the first census Of 1890. The
report Of that census was never print
ed, and is accessible only in well-worn
manuscript. 1t would be interesting
now chiefly to genealogists, but that is
an interest which deserves to be re-
spected
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

10 say in defense of
the meat packing in
dustry and of lbs
critics. In a word,
he denounced the at
tacks as Scandalous-
~ unfair and, with
reference to the cor
poration of Armour
4 Co, he said it had
spent an average of
100000 a year for
the last five years in
the extension aLd
an~,.,,.ol ON Z
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

During the last fiscal year there were
6,533 assertions from the United States
army, an increase of geo over the pre-
ceding year and amounting to 11.07 per
cent of the entire enlisted strength.
That is to say, of every nine soldiers
enlisted, one deserts. No other army
in the world equals that although no
other soldier in the world is better paid,
better housed and better fed than the
American soldier. The Inspector Gen.
eral gives as one of the reasons for the
numerous assertions that no beer can be
had in the post exchanges, and he adds
that the best judgment of the army is
that if the exchanges were to furnish
the soldier with light beer under the
supervision of the commanding officer,
it would result in greater contentment
and in minimizing the crime of deser-
ton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

The highest price ever paid for q
poem was 5000 golden crowns. paid to
Sannazaro by the citizens OF Venics
for his eulogy on their city-a poem Of
stx lines only.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

BY direction of the president, the
civil service commission has Investigate
ed the matter of aged employees in the
department service The number who
are 60 years or older is 1926 OF these
s per cent entered the service through
examination. The work Of only ninety
is rated as poor, and ten accomplish
ing nothing the vast majority being
efficient and hundreds past 20 who can
do a good days work.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

Clifford Brightmier. 4 years old, acct
dentally shot and killed his 3-year-old
brother in Kansas City whi.a playing
with their fathers revolver.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
ARMOUR SPEAKS OUT.

Chicago Packer Refers TO Current
Criticism az unjustifinbIe.
j. Ogden Armour. who arrived in New
York Tuesday with his wife and daugh-
ter after a season in Europe, had much
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

The government has found it nee
essary to issue warning to the public
against persons who represent them
selves as agents and canvassers for the
maps of the Geological Survey. AS is
generally known, they are by far the
best that are to be had of the country
mapped, because they are not only ac-
curately drawn, but are on large
scale. They are sold by the govern
ment for five cents sheet. The bogus
"agents" charge two dollars. 1t should
be noted however. that the govern
ment does authorize certain booksellers
and stationers to sell the atlas sheet
maps at slight advance over the gov
eminent price, to pay them for the
trouble of keeping and handling
them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

Thomas Walsh. union man, was ia
tally shot in clash between union and
non-union structural iron workers at
Pittsburg.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

The interstate commerce commission
has extended its inquiry TO include all
the railroads in the country. Circular
letters were sent Wednesday TO the Off
GERS of S4S companies, operating 2l3,940
miles of railroads, calling for informa-
ton to be furnished before July 10.
President Cassatt and the coal roads
are to have full opportunity to be
heard. The Pennsylvania committee
made public the answers of Cassatt, the
questions asked Of all officers and en-
ployes He denied that he held stock
in coal companies or that he had ever
received gifts from them, but admitted
that he owned $350,000 worth of stock
in various steel rail and equipment COM
panies which sell to the Pennsyl-
vania.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03
Black Hair the Strongest.

Black hair Is stronger than golden
treSses and will sustain almost double
the weight Recently a scientist found.
BY experiment. that Ii is possible 10
suspend a weight of four ounces by q
single hair. provided the hair be black
Blonde hair will give way at weights
varying according TO the tint. A ys.lov
hair will scarce support two ounces. a
brown will hold up three without break
ing. while one OF very dark brown
VIII sustain an additional half ounce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-07-03

No girl with new engagement ring
can understand why any ole should
want TO wear gloves.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-02
Overtursed Boats.

when a small boat capsizes." said
m old river man. 1.-THE Ocrur;f.s
lhould not try to climb aboar., BIT
Ihouid lightly cling TO II until hep
zones. Even light canoe Will In All
probability sustain their weight unsll
assistance arrives IL they viii only
ling as lightly TO it's overturned sides
rs possible, allowing the body to float
the water, which 1t will do, and not
nder any circumstances to attempt 70
near down upon the canoe or to crawl
ipon the overturned bottom.
This is where the fatal mistake oc-
urs In nearly all boating drowning ac-
hdents. A single man with good
hzed plank in the water can IN his
struggles and efforts to save himself
,ush the plank beneath the surface of
he water and drown then and there.
whereas the same plank will support
he weight Of three men who are well
,osted and cool enough merely 10 grasp
Is edges with as little downward pres
lure as possible. \ single oar has
Iaved many a sailors life in this man
Ter. which a landsman would grasp.
bush 1t down I'm the water and go down
With Washington Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-02
The Guessing Cook.

''I'd give dollar" said the man who
soddles his stomach. Ito find a cook
who doesn't measure. There used TO
De plenty Of them. remember the
lime when half the kitchens in the land
yloried In guesswork cook. Eating
was a pleasure in those days. Ii isn't
70 now. In these whirligig times every
hing has a machine made taste. That
because the cooks measure so much.
instead OF trusting TO inspiration. as
The heaven born cook is bound 10 do.
The kitchen queens of today measure
sven the salt they put in the porridge.
No wonder such cookery lacks individ-
nality and is all on the same dead level
" mediocrity. Merciful heavens. what
Ills these biscuits? They're heavy as
cad"
II think the cook made mistake.
said the mans wife. Il got new one
Eesterday-one that doesn't measure. |
I'm afraid she didn't put enough bak-
ing powder in the biscuits New YORK
Sun.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-02
Names and the Law.

Speaking generally, the law of Eng
land allows a person to assume and
use any name, provided its use is not
calculated to deceive or inflict pecuni-
airy loss. So the court Of appeals laid
down the law in Dockrell against Dou-
gall. and this attitude of the law. the
Law Journal remarks, is Characteristic
OF our British love of liberty. French
law is much more strict. 1t forbids any
citizen to bear any name other than
that which is expressed in the registry
OF his birth or to add any surname to
his proper name. German law is the
same, only 1t goes little further IN
imposing a penalty on any one giving
a false name to an off1cial-Dundee
Advertiser.