davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
TiEht-Lacinc.

Most women will declare, and with
reason, that they are more comfortable
in some form of corset than without
any; and although it may be argued
against this by the corset-hater that
this is because they have accustomed
themselves to q construction and sup
port that is unnatural, the fact remains.
and it is probable that this garment, in
some form or another, will always be
in the fashion. 1t remains, therefore.
for the would-be reformers to devote
their energies to the proper construc-
ton and the correct use of corsets.
Whatever may be conceded in the
direction of loose, well-made corsets,
nothing but i'll can said of any form
of corset that is worn tight; and by
tight is meant the application of any
pressure that is sufficient to contract
the figure.
There are few indeed who do not
come under this condemnation. What
ever women say to the contrary, the
principal use of the corset is not to
give necessary support, but to produce
the shape prescribed by fashion, and
as this shape changes from season to
season, the corset lines change with it.
and women submit to the tyranny of
one sort of waist and hip line one
season and another the next, to the
great advantage of the dressmakers
and the corsetieres, But to the newt
able detriment of their own health.
1t stands to reason that any pressure
sufficient TO change the lines of fig
ure must be strong enough to compress
the internal organs, with the result that
breathing is impeded, natural muscular
development is weakened and digestion
impaired. Many a woman, by submit
ting to an inch or two more in the
waist, could improve her complexion,
brighten her eyes and renew her youth.
Youths Companion
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
New HATS.

The hats to-day are delightful.
You can turn them any side you
please, put the back to the front, the
side TO the back, they are equally
amusing-and really in some cases be-
coming, provided they top a young
face
But woe to the elderly lady who fan
cies one of these ultra-modern bon
netsi
She becomes a caricature the mo-
ment she tries to put one on.
She must content herself with the
classical shapes. the marquis, the
mushroom the small, impertinent Fon-
deaur is not for her
Tulle and velvet in any light shade
form the indispensable cachepeigne
that tits the little hat now placed on
three hairs and almost onto the nose.
And paradise feathers of wonderful
length and colorings are waving riot
ously in the wind.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
6HOOkS
(OELEGES

The school teachers of Pittston, Pa, re-
Gently dismissed their pupils and told
them not to return until the school board
should pay back salaries due the teachers.
Prof. C. w. Pritchett, after thirty years
of service as director of the Morrison OBJ
servatory at Glasgow, Mo-, has retired. He
is succeeded by II. r. Morgan, formerly of
the United States naval observatory.
Judge Mack of Chicago has invited
conference with the school board with a
view to stopping the practice of suspend
ing disorderly or unruly pupils, on the
ground that it contributes to the juvenile
delinquency cases in court.
Following are some Ohio statistics :
Children of school age, ], 100000 children
IN school attendance, 100000; children
out of school, 10000; children within
scope of labor law, 100000; children IL
legally employed, 100000.
The most notable feature of the latest
censis bulletin relating to illiteracy
among our population is the statement
that there are fewer illiterates among the
children of foreign-born parents than
among those of the natives. This is
variously accounted for, but the chief rea-
son for it appears to be based on the fact
that the greatest portion of the foreign
born children live in cities, where the
educational opportunities are better than
in the country In the country the illit-
eracy among children is 80 per 1000; in
cities ~ over $4,000 inhabitants it is only
10 per 1000.
For the last two years a committee APP
pointed by the National Educational As
ISOLATION has been hard at work seeking 10
establish a system of reciprocity in re-
gard to the recognition of teachers certifi-
Gates and diplomas from normal schools
and colleges. When the committee first
undertook its task, it was found that
twenty-five States and territories made
absolutely no concession, that all teachers
from outside their boundaries were oblig-
ed by their laws 10 take an examination,
no matter what their credentials and ex-
perience. Now, after two years work,
only nine Of the States still hold out.
These are Alabama. Connecticut. Georgia,
Illinois. Kansas, Kentucky North Caro-
lima, New Hampshire and Texas. In all
the rest a distinct advance toward reci-
prooity has been made.
the SCHOOL authorities Of Waynesboro,
Pa, having declined to enforce the State
vaccination law, the matter is to 90 into
the courts. The Attorney General has
given the opinion that parents whose chill
drep have been debarred because Of fail
IRE to be vaccinated cannot be fined I'M
der the compulsory education law.
One Of the most interesting figures in
I
blind student who halls from a small
country town in North Carolina He has
mastered the most difficult courses in
higher mathematics, in geology won a de-
gree from the University Of North Caro-
lima. and is now working for a degree of
n. A. at Harvard.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

In the scale of fashion this charm
Ing frock meets an ideal of justice,
for, balanced with utmost beauty and
chic, is moderate expense, which
makes it possible for anyone to dupli-
cate the design. 1t is developed in
directoire blue French batiste. artis-
tically trimmed with German Valen-
ciennes insertion and ruffies of lace 70
match. The insertion forms seal
Hoped pattern on the gagged skirt, the
points of which dip down to ruffies
of lace set conventionally above the
hem. The decorations are repeated in
the bodice and sleeves. and there is a
girdle of pretty blue silk
Directoire blue is the latest in the
way of smart colors, and has already
set itself up against empire green as a
rival. 1t is that clear, pale blue of the
sky, always to be seen on a bright sum-
mer day, but, by some turn of the man
ufacturer's art, clouded effect is Civ
en- the surface of many of the semi
transparent fabrics shown in this color.
Certainly IL had no place in the direc-
toire modes, for 1t embodies the latest
achievements of colorists of to-day.
Directoire blue combines effectively
with mauve, green and the cream tints.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
WHEAT CONDITIONS GOOD.
Winter Has Lifted Its Embargo and
The Outlook Is Promising.

Winter Has Lifted Its Embargo and
the Outlook Is Promising.
Winter has lifted its embargo from the
fields and the winter wheat crop stands
forth a strong, likely youngster, ready to
try for records of the past, even if he
should not reach or surpass them. Pres
ent conditions foretoken a big yield, and,
unless there are disasters between this
and the gardening time, the cron of 1906
will be fit mate for that of ! ear.
Endorsement of this prediction .es in
dispatches to Chicago from all the big
wheat-producing States. Some of these
States are already Boosting that this
years yield will exceed that of any pre-
vious seasons.
Kansas, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Ten
nessee, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory and Pennsylvania are
enthusiastic over the outlook. OF these,
Ohio, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
in particular send information that there
has been a marked improvement in gen
eral conditions since the last government
report in December.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
eERMANYs CHURCH CRISIS.
only % Per Cent of Her Pastors be-
Iieve in Chrfst's Divinity.

iieve in Christ's Divinity.
Emperor William of Germany aud his
official advisers are deeply concerned over
the Imminent church crisis in Prussia, the
gravesf since the reformation. The queS-
ton of the divinity of Christ now threat
ems to rend German Professionalism into
two great parties. the one liberal, the
other orthodox. The revolt in liberal
church circles against orthodoxy has been
famed into a flame by the refusal of
the eonsistory and the Supreme Court
to sanction the selection of Rev. Mr..
Rowen as pastor of the church at Rem
scheid, in Westphalia.
His offense was that he preached ser
mons in which he repudiated the divine
psrentage of Christ, c,Sracterizing it IS
myth inspired by Greco-Pagan infu-
ences.
More than 1900 mass meetings have
been held TO discuss the religious s;tua-
ton. Taken together, they form an as
tonishing revelation of the enormous ex-
tent of the growth of the so-called liberal
church doctrines.
The ferment is increasing daily, hourly.
The liberal pastors and their congrega-
tions threaten secession unless the bounds
OF the creed are widened by the elimina-
ton of what they call the supernatural
articles.
A leading theologian, who occupies a
university chair, says that out of 5000
German Protestant pastors in active ser
vice at the present time not more than
ne-quarter are believers in the literal
text of the apostles creed, and only one
tenth hold to the divine Inspiration of the
Bible.
Should the Kaiser call general council
to recast the creed, the cataclysm may
be prevented. Otherwise it is predicted
on all sides the Reformed church of Ger
many will soon be split into warning fac
fiOnS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
CHAPTER WI

When near the Neck, Forstall. Daw-
son, Henderson and Adair were sent for
ward by Capt. Halves to see if the enemy
could be discovered, learn his exact DO
sition, and the best point of attack. They
galloped off to perform this duty with
right good will, and it was remarked that
even the quiet and impassive Job Dawson
appeared 10 shake off his usual apathy.
and feel the deepest interest in what was
Transporting. He was the first 10 discover
Gainey and his dragons they were NOV
ing up the hill toward Strickland's, and
soon halted within few hundred yards
of the house. Fastening their horses.
they advanced on foot until they were
near enough for all practical purposes.
'.They have not Yet divided their men,
/ believe" said Dawson.
Perhaps they have changed their
minds" returned ForStalI. and intend
10 do their viilainous work here first,
and then move on to Adair's."
They retraced their steps to the spot
where they had left their horses. and,
mounting, returned TO the detachment
and related what they mad seen to Capt.
Halves.
do you think there'll be time TO make
an oration?' he asked, anxiously.
1T must be pretty short, captain, for
you see these young fellows are impa-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

One of the latest vagaries of fash
ion shown in the shops is the fitted
separate bodice This model is in black
silk chiffon, with a yoke of Alencon
lace and trimmings of raspberry pink
satin bands and bows A fischu of the
chiffon is bordered with black tulle
over white and raspberry pink chiffon.
This model offers fertile suggestions
for the renOyator, whose services are
in demand 'twixt seasons. A bodice
which has done duty to the disparage-
ment of the sleeves and yoke can have
the ungainly portions removed and sub.
stituted by guimpe of lace or linen as
illustrated. Black and white effects
are much used by practical women, and
frequently instead of touch of con-
trasting color silver and gold embroid-
cry is used as a smart trimming. Moth
ing is more effective for dressy bodices.
and, used judiciously, gold is superb,
although silver is preferred by many
because of it's refinement and greater
immunity from being overdone
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
MARION'S BRIGADE
By MAJOR j. H. ROBINSON
cHAprER xx-fContinnedl !

CHAPTER XX.-(Continued
While on the way Forstall related his
late adventure to his companions, 10
which they listened with eager interest,
bestowing many rough but sincere praises
upon his address and courage.
During Marion's swift and silent
march, the captain of the escort was
regaIing himself on the good things to
be found at the Blue House He boosted
and threatened Marion's Brigade with
utter determination, if he could be so
fortunate as to meet with it anywhere
or under any circumstances.
The gallant captain continued in this
happy frame of mind until past midnight
and his courage, enjoyment, zeal and
hatred Of the Wings seemed fast increas-
ing.
But the poor prisoners did not by any
means share in the good cheer OF the
British officers; they were huddled like
cattle into the barn and outbuiIdings
suffering for food and drink, aud SILVER
ing with cold. They sat in deep and sor-
rowtul silence, each absorbed in his own
individual misery. A guard was posted
about the barn and the house, also, while
the belief prevailed among them, in con
sequence of the false information that
had been given, that Marion was retreat
ing toward North Carolina, added greatly
to the feeling of security that was so
grateful to the heart of the British hire
lings.
Yes cried the valorous captain Of
the escort, Il wish that Marion was here
now I'd so cut him"
At that moment several muskets We're
discharged in rapid succession. Every
man. sprang to his feet and looked at
his comrade.
Charge, men! charge ~ shouted voice
terrible in battle.
II believe it's Marion. To arms, men,
to arms !" cried the royal officer, while
his cheeks grew deadly pale.
Straighten up, you tarnal critters
Reap the rascals with your sickles Of
death :" shouted Capt. Nick.
The whole brigade Numbered down
among the sentineis, who fired their mus
kets and fed toward the house. In an
instant Gen. Marion was at the door,
calling on them to surrender, in those
startling tones which distinguished him
in the hour of battle.
The summons was Immediately obeyed
every soldier laid down his musket and
yielded to the man whose daring had been
so recently questioned, and whose deeds
had been mentioned with contempt. Upon
searching for the bold and chivalrous cap
tain, he was found in the chimney snug,
but not so very comfortable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

The newest leather belt is buckled
in back.
Queens gray is one of the new
names for that colorless color.
The new mohairs are particularly
lovely and viii have a great run.
Brief little jackets of Irish lace,
too, are to be used for evening wear.
Leghorn is dyed in all the modish
shades and made up into soft colored
hats.
If a foulard silk is on your shop
ping list get one with very small fig
ures.
A dash of bright red velvet ribbon
is a French touch seen on many Of the
hats.
A gray suede handbag stamped with
white and yellow crocuses IS Tery
spring-like.
An all-silk homespun in all the
pretty pale shades is new and will
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
Favoritisn.

Dear mothers, give 1.-THE ugly duck
| ling" as much of a chance as is given
to the rest who seem superior" They
may not be superior. after all. Even
mother hearts may sometimes be warp
ed a trif1e, and set upon the more at
tractiye children to the setting aside
Of the others, at least in a measure
Mothers are less tempted certainly, TO
this favoritism than are those of more
distant kin and association. But to
the mother herself may come subtle,
unrecognized impulse TO show more at
comparatively dull one, and to give
prominence to one that shall cast the
other into gloomy shade 1t is bad
enough to "show off" children in any
event, but when; in doing it, parents
or friends discriminate openly against
one, in favor of the other, il may be a
serious matter, the consequences reach
ing both ways.
A little child often sets good ex-
ample when, in answer to the question
lidl OuSnl lGhCI III INT NOIitl u bC
/ asked, (Which do you like best. papa
or momma q he answers, Both" Ev-
cry true mother-heart intends to be
thus impartial in love and favors and
she will be, unless there is special at
traction and repulsion to contend with.
If there is love enough, it will not dis
tinguish between two, or among many.
| Remember it is as bad for one child
to have too large a share as for the
other to have too little. Real life
furnishes many astonishing examples
of the ugly duckling" turning out
best, after all in spite of neglect, while
youthful promise, on the other hand,
may be smothered or misdirected by
too much attention Mothers Maya
zine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
NeedIeworIz Notes.

Daisies of all sizes and nature are
the favorite floral design In embroid-
cry this year.
When you haste turnover collars and
cuffs In your waist, take an extra
stitch or two at each corner. This
will prevent that ugly curling up which
so often mars the otherwise pleasing
effect of the pretty little set
Embroidery on the material itself is
one of the noticeable features of many
gowns. The embroidery is done in the
same color as the cloth, and at first
seems ineffective, but at second glance
stands out from the background very
artistically.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
To PACK RnttIes

In packing bottles, first see that tho
corks or shoppers are securely fixed
Then slip the bottle inside an old kid
glove severed at the wrist, and tie this
round it firmly. Place the bottle next,
cork foremost, into a stocking which
is turned down, as if Tor putting on the
foot; fold the stocking, over and over
and secure it with pin. Place the
bottles between two layers Of clothes.
taking care that they are not in con
tact with anything hard.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

world. She found that American
women spend more for clothes and
gems than any women in the world
except the orientals. In temperament
the Americans were not day older
than in the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries, The press governed the
country, and its keynOtes were hui.
maneness and individuality.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
Americans worship of wea,tb.

Mrs. Craigie. the novelist, who re-
Gently completed lecture tour in this
country and has returned to her home
in London. says that the worship of
wealth Is still carried TO excess in
American cities, although she found
fewer idle rich In New York and Chi
cago than In other great cities Of the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

derson was welded to Queen Karc"
about fortnight afterward; and James
Adair and Rose E'orstall embraced the
opportunity to consummate their happi-
ness by being made subjects of the same
interesting rites. Gen. Marion was pres
ent at both nuptials, and made a very APP
propriate speech to the newly married
couples.
(The end.)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
Bright Crates.

To keep bright CRATES from rust,
make a strong paste of fresh lime and
water, and with a brush smear 1t
thickly over the polished surface. This
is simple way of keeping the CRATES
and fire-irpns Of an unoccupied house
free from injury for months.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
Otherwise Engaged.

at must be lot of work to writs an
historic novelg'
Yes" said the author. at takes SO
much time that one really doesn't have
chance to read much history. -
Washington Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08
preserrinn Carnefs.

Brighten the colors in carpet by
sweeping it with a broom dipped in
salt and water, shaking well to remove
al surplus water. The broom should
be damp, not wet. Use damp earth to
remove the dust when carpets are
lifted
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

MY husband is an inventor, you
know"
SOS mine"
Indeed? What has he invented?"
More excuses for staying out late
at night than any one ever dreamed
of."-Cleyeland Leader
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

Looking backward. haven't you
spent disgracefully large portion of
your life in standing on thin ice?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

Our story draws ITO a close: but little
more remains to be added. That Frank
Forstall summoned sufficient courage TO
own his love for Ruth Strickland. the
reader may not doubt; and that they
were united after the close of the cam
pangn is equally certain.
Capt. Hawthorne, alias Job Dawson.
led the gentle Mary Adair TO the hyme-
neal altar at the same time. Marion 5
Brigade turned out on the occasion. and
the bugles that so often rose above the
din of battle sounded a merry blast. Hen
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

He who is afraid of soiling his gar
m@nts ns7er aecomplishes much
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

The House naval committee favors
the construction of the largest battle
ship in the world, one which, when
armed and armored, will have cost as
much as $9,000,OOO. 1t Will be in the
neighbOrhood of 10000 tons displace-
ment. The present bill is to carry an
appropriation of $6,000000 for the hull
and machinery alone Other vessels
to be authorized are three torpedo
boat destroyers and Il number Of sub
marines. Provision is made for the re-
pair Of the old warship Constitution
as a show vessel. The naval bill win
carry a total of 800, 10000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

The Bureau of Labor has been di-
rected by the President to investigate
thoroughly the charges brought by or
gained labor that the national eight
hour law is being violated i'm many
cases. At the same time the officers Of
the American Federation of Labor
have been urged by the President to
transmit any evidence they may pos
pess to Commissioner Of Labor O'Neir.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

The most perfectly and vigorously
guarded building in Washington, which
has watch 50 disciplined and so CON
trolied as successfully to circumvent
the ingenuity of the most daring and
experienced cracksmen, is the United
States Treasury building. Washington.
This splendidly ordered service has in
its ranks 70 men, under the captain Of
the watch, WHO superyises the detach-
ment on duty from S in the morning
TO 4 in the afternoon, and two Iieuten-
ants, who are in charge from 4 to IL,
and from midnight to morning again.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

Postmaster General Cortelyou has
recommended to Congress the adoption
of the new postal note in denomina-
tons running from 1 cent to $3.50 as
IN application of the present money
order system. 1t would afford con
yenient means for transmitting small
sums of money through the mail. 1t is
proposed that notes of the denom,ia-
ton from ! to 10 be sold at their face
value without a fee. A fee of cent
would be charged for notes from 10 to
40 cents, and , cents for notes from
80 cents to $3.50. TO carry ont the law
an appropriation of $4,000 is asked.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

The ear, a little man, is overtopped
a full head by the czarina.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

Formal greetings were exchanged be-
tween President Roosevelt and the
Emperor Of China on the occasion Of
the opening of the Commercial Pacific
cable office at Shanghai, thus making
the first direct cable connection between
the United States and Asia. This is
the last link of the cable which runs
between San Francisco, Honolulu,
Guam, and Manila, nearly 10000 miles
of cable which has been laid at an
average depth of 2,64G fathoms.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08

1t may be true that agnosticism Is
spreading in the United States but in
Washington it is still the custom TO
profess religion. The President Vice
President and all of the nine cabinet
councillors are avowed members Of
some denominations Presbyterianism
and its allied creeds claim the majority
of those distinguished families.