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BALL SEASON IS ON.
GAME OPENS IN SEVEN ZIG
LEAGUE CITIES.
shiversnG bus Enthusiastic Fans
Everywhere Welcome Return of
the National SPort-CIose Con-

Thursday afternoon the gladstone
cry, "Play ball. went up in nearly
every large city between Plymouth
Rock and the Mississippi River ana
between the Great Lakes and the Ohio,
and the Titanic struggle for suprem-
acy in the two great leagues for the
season Of 1907 was on.
IN Chicago the pennant-winning
Cubs of the National League, who
broke all records for the number of
games won last year delighted the
hearts of 5000 faithful fans hy defeat
ing the st. Louis Cardinals by score
of 6 to /.
In St Louis the world-famous worlds
champion Chicago White Sox of the
American League went down TO defeat
mt the hands of the Browns and hand
some Nick Altrock bowed his head in
sorrow at the supremacy of Harry
Howell. the premier spit-ballist The
score was / to 0.
In only one city was the opening
game postponed Boston, where, ON
account of recent heavy rains, the
grounds We're impossible and play inn.
possible.
In New York the Giants got into a
row. as usual. and forfeited the game
10 Philadelphia at the end of the eighth
inning, when they were already badly
beaten.
At Detroit Napoleon Lajoie and his
gallant crew went down before the on
slaughts of the Tigers.
The Athletics and Bostons pulled off
the prize stunt of the day by playing
fourteen innings before the Boston
team finally won out. s to t.
At Cincinnati. Notwithstanding the
cold weather and the traces of snow
which still remained the Cincinnati
team broke all precedents by winning
the opening game. the Pirates being
the victims of this remarkable rever
sal Of form.
In Washington, much to their sor
row, the Senators entertained Clark
Grifiith's New York Highlanders and
lost.
Everywhere the attendance was
good. The eager fans who had been
awaiting the day impatiently. turned
out by the thousands to witness the
opening trays and shivered with de-
light quite as much rs they did from
the cold when finally. after months Of
yearning, the command to play was
given.
All of the big league teams have
trained more extensively this season
than ever before and heartier, husk-
Ter. happier lot of athletes it would be
impossible to find on the face of the
globe than the gallant crews who will
battle against one another for the base
bali honors of the world during the
season of 1907.
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CHAPTER II.-tcontinued.)

ChAT L Elk IL continued
Have you heard that Major Andre has
been haagedT
Captain Wharton started, and for a
moment glances Of great significance
were exchanged between him and the
trader.
Does his execution make much noiseF'
asked the father.
People will talk, you know, squire.
as there any probability Of movements
below, my friend, that viii make traveiing
dangerous" asked Harper, looking stead
ely at the other
Some punches of ribbons fell from the
hands of Birch; his countenance changed
Instantly, losing it's keen expression IN
Intent meaning. as he answered slowly :;
at is some time since the rig'lar cavalry
were ont. and l saw some of De Lancy's
men cleaning their arms as / passed their
quarters; it would be no wonder if tieg
took the scent soon, for the Virginia
Horse are low in the county" -
Are they in much force?" asked Mr..
Wharton.
II did not count them"
Frances was the only observer of the
change in the manner of Birch, and on
turning to Harper, he had resumed a
book in silence. She took some of the
ribbons in her hand and, bending over the
goods, SO that her hair, falling in rich
curls, shaded her face, she observed,
blushing with a color that suffused her
neck
II thought the southern horse had
marched toward the Delaware"
ut may be So" said Birch; II passed
the troops at a distance"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

The narrow plated frill with which our grandmothers
edged their bridal lingerie is discriminating decoration
for shirtwaists and elaborate bodices says Mary
Dean. In England it has gone and at all the
fashionable whitegoods shops it sells ready made with
plain hemmed hemstitched finish,
by the yard bolt For furnishing last years shirt
waists this anticipated rufHing invaluable. On
waists the tiny ruting appears in the form of the
material, velvet ribbon dainty lace very pretty
English model and of most demure and girlish
designs from English shops) shown in the picture
is developed pale colored messane silk 1t
in the front invisible the fastening being hidden by
broad box pleat, edged with nch-wide Oriental lace
which is one finer aces Down from the
der on either side three side peas less than
in width turned out These graduated outside
peas are the shortest measuring about five inches
Each of these peats finished with matching Oriental
lace in width about threequarters of
The elbow sleeves are finished with straight cuff of
stitched and tucked silk, edged either side with the
narrower lace.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

An eminent physician in P had
cured a little child of a dangerous i'll
ness. The grateful mother turned her
steps towards the house of her sons
savior.
Doctor" she said, there are some
things which cannot be repaid. l real
ly don't know how to express my graf
itude l thought you would, perhaps,
be so kind as to accept this purse, en-
broidered by my own hand
Madam" replied the doctor coldly,
medicine is no trivial affair, and our
visits are to be rewarded only in mon
ey. Small presents serve to sustain
friendships. but they do not sustain
our families"
But. DOCTOR" said the lady, alarm
ed and wounded, ''speak-tell ME the
fee"
Two hundred dollars, madam"
The lady opened the embroidered
purse, took out five bank notes of one
hundred dollars each, gave two to the
doctor, put the remaining three back in
the purse, bowed coldly, and took her
Observation-Disclosures
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

The first of November is the official
beginning of winter in Paris. Then,
no matter what the temperature be.
fires are lit in the schools and public
buildings, and the janitor turns on the
Then all the smaller shows which can
not pay for a stand in the streets or
squares go into winter quarters
Where? l found city of them out in
the waste lands by the great gate Of
Montrouge. In am empty lot were
scores of caravans drawn up behind
the wooden palisades. ranged so rs to
form veritable streets, named after
this Snowman or that. Dogs, chickens,
rabbits, children, swarmed everywhere.
Corkscrews of smoke rose from the
chimneys of the wagons. Gaudy rags
were drying on lines viii you look in
one of the vans? 1t has two rooms. In
one are the beds. The other is for eat
ing. On all sides the walls are lined
with closets and drawers. A little stove
CLOVIS near the door. Here they are
born. here they live and die, the enter
nal dynasties of the voyagers.
Thompson in Outing Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

All the ruing has the effect Of knife pleating and lies
very fiat
hollow-chested girl will find this design for blouse
most effective Make your jumper waist Of finely checked
figured Bingham zephyr cloth For the square yoke
select alover embroidery fine ucking. Outline the
yoke with straps of the gingham zephyr CLOTH hrred
tucked, shrring being best to fill up holows These
straps look like the od-fashoned pus admired by
grandmothers and they be roned very easily if folded
through the middle roned like double rule and then
huted out by rubbing the finger under them.
Another frlled effect desirable for the thin
is the surpce triple bretee made of graduated rues
These ru1es shaped and quite broad over the
shoulders and taperng at the waist line to halfinch
depth.
All the shaped straps for outlining oval, round o,
pointed yokes are edged with ruffing and many very
dressy effects thus obtained For instance on white
wash frock of pain linen, the heart-shaped yoke was
made of aover embroidery Stimulating English eyele
pattern This outlined by a shaped strap of plain
linen edged with embroidery to match the aoyer work
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
TIE ssP1
BIZ j. FENIrfORE COOPER
VA STORY OF THE REVOLUTION

huge whiskers be is below you to my
knowledge"
LET him beware of me-" said Whar-
ton, haughtily, but, Mr.. Birch. exon
crate you from further responsibility"
''Will you give me that in writing:"
asked the cautious Birch.
"Oh. cheerfully," cried the captain.
with laugh. Caesar. pen. ink and pa
per, while | write a discharge for my
uusty attendant, Harvey Birch, peddler."
The implements for writing were pro-
duced. and the captain wrote the desired
acknowledgment, which the peddler took,
made sweeping bow to the whole family,
and departed as he had approached.
This Harvey Birch, with his knowing
locks and portentous warnings, gives me
more uneasiness than l am willing to
own" said Captain Wharton.
How is it that he is able to travel to
anc fro. in these difficult times, without
molestation?" inquired Miss Peyton.
S1"Why, the rebels suffer him to escape
50 easily is more than / call answer
returned the other: but Sir Henry would
not permit hair of his head to be in
Jured."
Indeed - cried Frances. with interest !:
SIS he then known to Sir Henry Clinton?"
Eat least he ought to be-"
do you think, my son." asked Mr.
Wharton, there is no danger of his be-
traying you?"
"Why-no: / reflected on that before
trusted myself to his power" said the
captain, thoughtfully; "he seems to be
faithful in matters of business. The dan
ger to himself, should he return to the
city would prevent such an act of viii
lainy."
II think" said Frances. Harvey Birch
is not without good feelings; at least. he
has the appearance of them at times"
''Oh ~ cried his sister. exulting. ''he
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

on the top. The dress
makers have gone wild over it. and its
combination with other shades and a
mere touch of black makes exquisite
results. While these shades of yellow
are full of character, they are soft and
suggestive. Cyclamen, a pinkish yell
low tone, is popular, or rather will be;
also asp, an iridescent radiance full of
snakish green. The most fascinating
of pearl grays-and again we have all
the forest colors softened and touched
upon. They are all dead however, for
the rich autumnal leaves will not be
repeat ted this spring There is re-nin-
iscence of glowing leaves and rusty
trea trunEc hut that Ia oil
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

OF which every hour is filed with work,
says correspondent. This she fol-
lows religiously for years, feeling that
she has done her duty. She, however,
any woman keep brightness, originality
of thought, or even good looks with
such life? And, without those things.
bow can she keep her husband and chill
dren full of loving admiration? Con-
slant association with others of her
own age, with her children and their
friends, and an occasional period of
recreation is What the average woman
requires to make her attractive.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Divorce Habit grows.

II seems pretty clear that the divorce
habit is growing in the United States,
as recent statistics show that between
the years 1867 and 1856 the proportion
was SO in 100000, and between 1887
and 1896 the number was 20 per 1O0.-
coo. The habit seems TO be growing
more rapidly in Philadelphia than ID
other large cities, having increased
from 90 in the first period TO 63 in the
second for every 100000. Chicago does
not seem to be as much in the habit as
might be suspected even Boston having
a larger percentage of increase.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

waists seen in the stores with a double
ruffle down the front and ruffied collar
and cuffs will neeessitate the use of the
old-fashioned crimping iron or some
thing quite as effective They are very
feminine looking. and viii be certain
to be popular ut the beginning of the
spring.
One of the freaks of fashion this
summer Will be the bishop sleeve waist.
in which the large sleeves of the bish-
op. the red bands and the stole will all
be seen. This waist requires the short
glove, but there is no certainty that
the style will be taking one, and
after all the short sleeve and thin
waist may again be in fashion, as they
are so much liked.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

that any we'll regulated household
would need the assistance of servants
only on special occasions. But it seems
the more women have to work with,
the less able are many to do even lit
tie work without having the assistance
oe a hired girl. To properly manage
home avery women must use her brains
to save her strength and many do so,
but there are a great many who merely
exist in houses and do not live in
homes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Unbleached muslin was bought for .
cents per yard. 1t was wet in warm
water and laid out to bleach in a rain
storm and dried in the sun and ironed.
Thus shrunken it was used as covers
for two such old blankets. We put IN
quilting frames, stretched blanket neat
Il and quilted around lead pencil out
lines of dinner plate, laid to touch.
One of these cost but 30 cents, aside
from time in making, and the mattress
pads are now in use, and will endure
much washing and service in family
of childran - IA
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
why Orange blossoms.

Dozens of different stories are told
as ~ why orange blossoms have been
adopted as the universal bridal flower.
a Spanish gardeners daughter is said
to have started the fashion. She was
iE despair of marrying a poor lover,
because she had no dowry to bring him.
Nevertheless, she was conquettish
enough one day to deck her lovely hair
with sprays of orange blossoms Meet
ing her fathers employee, he was so
struck with her beauty that he at once
offered to supply the necessary dowry.
Out of gratitude for the luck" the
blossoms had brought her. the bride
wore a profusion of them at her we'd
ding--and set the fashion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

A school teacher tells a story of Mrs.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth that brings
out a characteristic trait of her father.
The little girl was asked in regard to
her mothers illness, and she replied
that because of that her father stayed
at home and it was very inconyenient,"
as mamma always understood If she.
Alice, failed to get home until 80
O'Clock if told TO be at home by 4. while
papa could not understand that did
not always mean exactly 4 O'Clock"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
old Blankets.

One Of our ingenious housewives tells
how she used old blankets Every
one knows that a blanket under the
sheet adds much to the warmth of
bed. We had some old ones used thus
for the children's beds till after repeat
ed washings they were pronounced
wornout, only fit TO use to iron on
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

~o~~-~~-o-oe-~-~~
1242- Russians defeated the Swedes at
battle of Lake Peipus.
1497-Canada discovered by Cartier.
1513-Ponce de Leon called the country
discovered by him FLORIDA
1868 Marriage of the Dauphin of
France to Mary Stuart, Queen of
Scots.
Henry Hudson sailed from HoI-
land on his exploring expedition to
America.
32-Imperialists defeated lilly killed.
1868 Royal Society of England char
tered.
1862 Granada surrendered to the Brit
ish.
17S9-Washington chosen President of
the United States.
1791-Count Mirabeau, "the grandest
figure of the French Revolution"
a died.
1792-United States mint established.
1S00-First United States bankrupt law
passed; repealed Dec. 10, 1903.
1S01-British fleet under Nelson bonn
barded Copenhagen.
1S05-Emanue Lisa founded the first
trading post in Nebraska.
1S10-Napoleon married the Arch
duchess Maria Louisa.
1S11-James Monroe of Virginia became
Secretary of State.
Badajos stormed and taken by
Lord Wellington.
1S14-Napoleon Bonaparte sent to Elba
-. Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated
the throne of France.
1S19-The American Farmer, first agri-
cultural paper, issued at Baltimore.
1S29-Bolivian army invaded the repub-
lie of Peru.
1S90-rhe Mormon church founded.
1S37-Algernon Charles Swinburne, poet
laureate of England, born.
1S44-The Fleet Prison in London abol-
ished.
1S47-Alvarado, Mexico, surrendered to
the Americans.
1S5o-The celebrated Koh-i-noor dja-
mond sent as a present to Queen
Victoria.
1853 Sir Hugh Rose defeated the In
dian rebels and took Jhansi. Gold
discovered in British Columbia.
1862 Federal army commenced siege of
Yorktown, va. First day of the
battle of Shiloh.
1S65-U University of Alabama, at Tusca-
loosa, burnt by Gen. Croxton. =. Pc
tersburg and Richmond, Va, Occur
pied by federal troops. .. Battle at
Selma, Ala
1872 Earthquake at Antioch 1000 lives
lost.
1873 White Star steamer Atlantic
wrecked off Nova Scotia; 4S1 lives
lost.
1S7G-Impeachmen trial begun of Will
liam w. Belknap, Secretary of War.
1878 Victory of British at Futtehabady
Afghanstan.
1SS5-Frog Lake massacre.
1SS7-First Colonial conference met in
London
1852 Passengers and crew of steam
ship Danmark rescued by steamer
Missouri in mid-Atlantic.
1894 Eleven strikers killed in riot at
Connellsvile, Pa. =. Louis Kossuth,
hungarian patriot, buried in Buda-
pest.
Eightieth birthday of Prince Bis
marck celebrated throughout Ger
many.
1S96-Ex- President Harrison married
Mrs. Mary Scott Lord Dimmick.
1897 Venezuelan Congress ratified boun-
dairy arbitration treaty with Great
Britain.
1898 Many lives lost by the breaking
Of the Ohio river levee at Shawnee
town, III.
1899 -AIataafa's forces in Samoa at
tackled American and British naval
squads
1900-The Kentucky Court of Appeals
declared Beckham Governor Queen
Victoria started on a visit to Ire
land.
1901 Spanish cabinet approved of
treaty Of friendship with the United
States
1oo2-Mnlion dollar FIRE in Atlantic
City, y. j.
19O4-Religious emblcms ordered re-
moved from the French courts of
justice. Attempt on the life OK
the King Of Spain at Barcelona.
190J-President Roosevelt left Washing
ton on a trip to Texas and Colorado.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
The New system.

I remember. remember, the house where
[ reside
pleasant little cottage with a porch
along the side.
The road. too. remember-once its name
| could repeat;
But blamed If remember now my num-
Der. house or street,
Cleveland Plain Dsaier.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Ambiruou. Literary Criticism.

Ascum-Tdd Crfttlck say something
nice about Year book?
Riter-I'n not sure, but I'm little
suspicious.
Ascum-How do you meang
Ritter lie said there were some
thing in it that are decidedly original
ang some other things that are quite
cles s11.ss-P Philadelphia Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
snring COLOR Cnrd.

The color to reign supreme for a long
time to come will be brown in all its
variations, from the dullest buff to the
richest mordore or dead gold. 'Rou-
ille,'' which in English means rust-a
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
A Loophele.

sTsut Tommy" said his mother,
.'dida't your conscience tell you you
were doing wrcngT'
"Yes'm." replied Tommy, but !
dom. believe everything hear"-Phil-
sdelphia PresA
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TO Refund government bonds.

A circular issued By Secretary CoIreI-
you announces tlelintention Of the Treas
ury Department to refund SJ0.000.oO0 OF
the 4 per cent funded loan of 1907. This
series originally comprised Sl00.OO0,00O.
OF this amount $25,0O0,000 was redeemed
some time ago TO relieve the financial sit
nation. The remaining $2j,000.000 will
be redeemed after July next The new
bonds will bear interest at per cent and
will be exchanged for the old ones on "A
basis of 3 per cent premium. They Will
run for twenty .5ears.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
wom~n WORK Too Much.

One reason why the average woman
wears ont and grows old and plain Is
Shat. through d mistaken idea NJ duty.
sAe Lays out for herself at the begin
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

In paper recently published by the
American Philosophical Society, Prof. L.
]. j. See of the naval observatory az
Mare Island dissents from the theory
quite common among scientists that elrth..
quakes are caused by the subsistence of
rock faults in the earth's strata. Prof.
Sees opinion is that these disturbances
are caused by the explosive power Of
steam from within % just beneath the
earth's crust. the generation Of this steam
being chiefly due 70 leakage from the
ocean beds. As proof Of this theory be
cites the fact that most violent earth
quakes occur in lands bordering on deep
seas
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

The Vienna Mems chorus is coming to
New York next month as the guests Of
the Arion. Liederkranz and other German
singing societies and will give two con-
certs at Carnegie Hail. Concerts will be
given In Philadelphia. Baltimore, Buffalo
and Milwaukee
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

A good method of scenting the hair is
to drop FIVE or six drops of oil Of jessa-
nine or some other perfume of the
same kind into the palm of the hand
and rub hard over the brush. so that
the oil is transferred to the bristles.
The hair should then be we'll brushed.
and will be found to be quite sufficient
ly perfumed by this method. says wom-
ans Life. This should be done after
1t has been first washed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Fire at Elizabeth City. n. j.. caused
a loss of S450O00, the establishments Of
Broughton & Etheridge. Fl. II. Lavenr
stein. L. s. Gordon. b. T. Harris. Joseph
Eisenberg. l.. Lavenstcin. Layenstein
Brothers. #. W. Williams and G. A. John
son being destroyed. and that Of the ID.
VI. Jones Company being damaged
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Potatoes formerly passed as currency
in Western Inland
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
California School Teachers.

To THE EDITOR OF TIE SUN-Str: Poor little
New York" as o Los Angeles paper recently called
the metropolis, was MEIER known according to an
publication ID originate q reform nor an
improvement Of importance. She does, however.
sometimes adopt the more advanced ideas Of other
cities and go them one better" ~enlarging upon
them with all the resources At her command.
just now she is suffering throes of anguish over
the school salary question. that was settled long
ago. peaoeably, fairly and with no wild cries from
q public about 70 be ruined, by the laws Of one Of
the younger States OF the Union
When l went 10 California TO live, In 1878, ] found
that three grades of certificates were issued by the
State to teachers, after rigorous examination. and
each grade commanded a fixed salary. 1t made
no DILIGENCE whether the teacher was male or
female. each position had its allotted pay, and could
be secured by any one duly qualified. The schools
Of that far away State were then ranked among the
best in this country, and they have kept pace with
the times. There has been no worrying about
lack OF masculine influence on the growing boy"
no injury 70 men teachers, no inordinate taxation:
in fact, the arrangement has always been accepted
as a matter Of course. with that broad and generous
treatment OF women which Is characteristic of West
to read Of the tempest. the dire forebodings aroused
by an effort to accomplish. in the greatest city Of
the United States, wnat is 10 them sth!as scarcely
admitting of argument.
Poor little New York" indeed, Poor In her
professed inability TO meet the expense" Little"
In her frantic clinging 10 rulings OF q bygonc era.
Can't she brush down the cobwebs, brosden her
mental horizon and keep step with the progressive
people Of this twentieth century,
CLARA s. ELLIS
UPPER MONTCLlIR, N, j.. MAY @,