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Limit Is ~ Degrees.

The State started ON a new line of re-
form. when the public health committee
of the Assembly reported favorably on
Hughes anti-tights BILL with amendments
which compel actors, male and female,
to wear skirts four inches above the knees.
The original bin said four inches below.
The action of the committee is said 10
have been inspired by the Thaw trial.
Before sending the bill back to the COM
mittee, two additional amendments were
adopted as follows I'm case the temper
allure in the house is below seventy-two
degrees, actors must wear cloaks. When
the temperature is above seventy-two,
cloaks must be cast off, in which event
all bald-headed men must leave" The
bill was up for passage. but after the
amendments were Incorporated Assembly
man Carpenter claimed a constitutional
question was involved. After a man
has paid his admission he cannot be
barred" he declared ITO put him ont
denies inalienable rights of citizen to
human liberty. Because nature has not
clothed mans head with hair is not suf-
fcient cause"
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CHAPTER Y

The ladies of the Wharton family had
collected about a window. Frances gazed
with singleness of interest that absorbed
all other considerations. The two parties
had not yet Joined, before her quick eye
distinguished one horseman in particular
from those around him. The dragoon sat
in the saddle with a irmness and ease
that showed him master of himself and
horse-his figure uniting the just proper
tions of strength and activity, being tall.
round and muscular. To his officer Law
ton made his report, and, side by side,
they rode into the field opposite to the
cottage.
The heart of Frances beat with pulsa-
ton nearly sitting as he paused for
moment and took a survey of the build
ing. with sparkling glance; her color
changed and as she saw the youth throw
himself from the saddle. she was compell-
ed to seek relief for her trembling limbs
in a chair.
The officer gave few hasty orders to
his second in command and approached
the cottage. Frances rose from her seat,
and vanished from the apartment. The
dragon assembled the steps of the piazza,
and had barely time to touch the outer
door, when it opened to his admission
Frances silently led the way into vacant
parlor, and turning to the soldier. frank
ly placing both her hands in his own, ex-
claimed
"Ah, Dunwoodie how happy, on many
| accounts, am TO see you l have
brought you in here to prepare you to
meet an unexpected friend in the opposite
ROOM"
ITO whatever cause it may be owing"
cried the youth. pressing her hands to his
lips, Il, too, am happy in being able to
see you alone. Frances, the probation
you have decreed is cruel: war and dis
lance may shortly separate us forever"
1--WE must submit to the necessity
which governs us. But it is not love
speeches | would hear now; / have other
and more important matters for your at
tention. Dear Dunwoodie, you know my
sentiments-this war once ended, and you
may take that hand forever-but | can
never consent to tie myself TO you by any
closer union than already exists, so long
as you are arrayed in arms against my
only brother. Even now, that brother is
awaiting your decision to restore him to
liberty, or to conduct him to a probable
death"
Your brother?'' cried Dunwoodie.
starting and turning pale; your brother !!
explain yourself-what dreadful meaning
is concealed in your wordsT'
HAS not Captain Lawton told you of
the arrest of Henry?" continued Frances,
in a voice barely audible.
He told me of arresting a captain of
| the Goth in disguise, but without men
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WISCONSIN, SOLONS.
Force Premiums Do,vu.

The insurance bills have been prepared
according to recommendations of the legis-
lative investigating committee. James w.
Glover. professor of mathematics and in
surance in the University Of Michigan,
who was the counseling actuary of the
Wisconsin legislative investigating COM
mittee and who assisted in the prepare
ton of the report made last fall, says
the joint committee is disposed TO stand
BY the recommendations of the investigat
ing committee in demanding that a limi-
tation be placed upon premiums. "lnves-
legations of the various committees have
shown that the companies have collected
more ihan is necessary TO transact bust
ness in the way of premiums" said Prof
Glover. There are various evidences of
this overcollection, The amount of undis-
tributed surplus held by companies doing
business in Wisconsin is in excess OF
$3.50, 100000 The recommendations pro
vide reduction of only 81 to $40 on
policies above the rates now charged. The
suggestions are not radical. The bill
will, however. interfere with the collec-
tions of premiums for extravagant pur-
poses. The companies have contended
that such bill should not be passed, that
to limit premiums is wrong in principle.
1t appears. however, that competition
alone in the past has not effected a reduc-
ton and there is no guarantee that it will
do SO in the future
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CHAPTER Iv.-(Continued.


you have but little to apprehend from
his character" answered the dragon dry
ly; put he is gone-how-when and
whitherT'
de departed as he arrived" said Ir.
Wharton, On horseback, last evening,
and he took tire northern road"
The officer listened to him with intense
interest. his conntenance gradually light
iEg into a smile of pleasure; and the
instant Mr.. Wharton concluded, he turned
on his heel and left the apartment The
Whartons observed the Dragon, on gain
ing the lawn, in earnest conversation with
his two subalteTns. In few moments
orders were given to some Of the troop,
and horsemen left the valley, at full
speed by various roads.
The heavy tread of the dragon soon
announced his second approach. He bow
ed again politely as he re-entered the
room, and walking up to Captain Whar-
ton, said, with comic gravity:
Now, sir, my principal business being
done, may beg to examine the quality of
that wig?"
The British officer initiated the manner
of the other, as he deliberately uncov-
cred his head and, handing him the wig,
observed, II hope, sir, it is 20 your lik-
ing"
II cannot, without violating the truth,
say it is" returned the Dragon; II pre-
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Tailored linen and pongee costumes
will again be in vogue for warm
weather.
The new petticoats and understands
are really too pretty to be hidden I'm.
der a dress skirt.
Chiffon and marquisette skirts over
checked or striped silk foundations are
worn with taffeta coats, the color OF
the thin fabric.
Castor brown, tobacco brown, golden
brown and cinnamon brown, as we'll as
the pale chocolates, biscuits, putty and
apricG tones, are found among spring
shades
Lattice work of ribbon is found Oh
many sheer evening fabrics, while lat
tice work of braid, both wide and mar.
row, is used on several chic tailored
cloth gowns.
Period gowns will characterize many
of the spring and summer models fol
evening wear. One will see costumes
of Louis XIV. and Louis XVI. There
will be empire and semi-empire and
even the classical princess robe.
The general type Of spring suits
comprises a short plated skirt and a
severe little coat. From this general
rule, however, there are numberless va.
riations in the way of materials, strap.
pings, buttons, revers, tassels and
sleeves, to say nothing of passemen-
terie and style of coat.
Pastel tints will make many of the
new cloth suits for visiting dresses
This coIoring is, if anything more
vague than formerly. The preference
seems to be with the pastel green's
blues, pink and grays Some OF the
newest materials have white sheen
others are family shot with another
pastel tint, and still others show glints
of dull gold or silver.
The one-piece petticoat and cache
corset has apparently come to stay,
and Is marvelously embroidered and
befiounced and beribboned. .'Complet'
is the French term for this garment,
and 1t Is found in silk and gauze in
place of the formerly indispensable
dress foundation or slip. In fine en-
broidery with elaborate handworR and
valenciennes insertion it is dream of
beauty.
Brown bids fair to be worn this
spring, judging from the number of
shades of this color on exhibition Old
apricot they are called, though they
more closely resemble copper from the
pale tint of highly polished metal. A
smart, practical, everyday hat would
be a toque of the soft braid or horse
hair bent into soft folds, the trimming
a little brown velvet caught with a
large gold buckle.
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"with HI. wife's Money

Once upon time a man married a
woman who had inherited $500 from A
grandfather. This was all she ever
received, but the man never got credit
for his efforts the rest of his life. He
built new store. did it with his
wife's money" the neighbors said. The
home was made over and enlarged
His wite's money did 1t" was the only
comment. The little measly $500 she
inherited was given .ae credit for ev-
erything he did during life. and when
he died and his widow put up a monu-
ment with his life Insurance. "Her
money paid for that" was said again
But this is what her money really
went for: During her engagement She
bought herseii $3.50 piano and a S1an
diamond ripg, andin a few weeAs last
the ring and there was ALWAYS soma
regret that she didn't also lose rho
piano.-Atchison (Kan) Globe.
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Said little Johnnie to the OWL
I've heard you're wondrous wise,
Ind so I'd like to question you;
Now, please, don't tell me lies.
The first thing, then, I'd have you tell,
My empty mind to fill,
Pray, was it that explosive beef
That made Chicago H.?
I've heard it said yet do not know
In fact, it may be bosh-
Then, tell me, is it lots of dirt
That makes Seattle Wash?
When certain things will not go straight
To right them we should try;
So maybe, you can say what tbs
Sets Providence, K. L.?
Another thing | wish l could
Inform my waiting class
Is just how many priests it takes
To say the Boston Mass?
This is the time of running debts,
As you must surely know.
This secret, then, impart to me:
How much does Cleveland, o.?
I'm ages, too, you must be learned,
More so than many men.
So, tell me, in a whisper, please.
When was Miss Nashville Tenn.
1T takes great heat the gold to melt,
And iron takes much more:
Then is it true that way out west
The rain melts Portland Ore?
Some voices are so strong and full
And some so still and small.
That | have wondered oftentimes
How loud could Denver Col %
The Owl he scratched his feathered pate
I'm sorry, little man.
Ask some one else. | cannot tell.
Perhaps Topeka Kan
Saturday Evening Post
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Rest

is absolutely necessary to every one.
There must be periods of relaxation
moments when the mind and soul and
body gather force for continued activ-
ity.
The thing one should guard against
is taking rest at the wrong moment.
Herein lies most of the success of lie
resting at the right time. Too many
make the mistake of undertaking to
do more than they can shoulder. They
begin a task that does not belong to
them. They are over-ambitious, and
by that sin fell the angels" In try
ing to do more than they can do they
fail utterly.
But in doing those tasks that belong
to us there is a danger of growing
weary a little and resting at the
wrong moment. Just at that crucial
point one should seize determination
and 60 on to the end. Great accom-
plishments have been given up because
one wanted to take rest at the wrong
minute After a large duty is done,
large relaxation should follow.
Power is judged by the amount Of
work one may do without exhaustion.
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tioning where or whom" replied the ma

tioning where or whom" replied the ma
jor in similar tone.
"Dunwoodie! Dunwoodie !" exclaimed
Francs in the most fearful apprehen-
sions, what means this agitation?" As
the ma jor slowly raised his face she con-
tinued, Surely, surely, you will not be-
tray your friend. my brother--your broth
er-to an ignominious death?"
Frances" exclaimed the young man
in agony, what can | do? | would this
moment die for you-for Henry-but L
cannot forget my duty-cannot forfeit my
honor you yourself would be the first TO
despise me Il did"
..Peyton Dunwoodie :" said Frances.
solemnly, and with a face of ashy pale
ness. you have told me-you have sworn
that YOU loved me. Do you think l can
throw myself into the arms of a man
whose hands are stained with the blood
of my only brother?"
Frances you wiring my very heart :"
then pausing. to struggle with his feelings,
he endeavored TO force a smile, as he add
ed, "but after all, we may be torturing
ourselves with unnecessary fears, and
Henry, when | know the circumstances.
may be nothing more than a prisoner of
war; in which case. l can liberate him
on parole"
"Ohl there can be no Just grounds to
doubt il: l knew knew-Dunwoodie.
you would never desert us in the hour of
our greatest need - The violence of her
feelings prevailed. and the agitated girl
fSand relief in a food of tears.
Frances having sufficiently recovered
her recollection to command herself, now
eagerly led the way into the opposite
room. The situations OF the young men
were cordial and frank. and. on the part
of Henry Wharton. as collected as if moth
ing had occurred TO disturb his self-pos-
session.
After exchanging greetings with every
member of the family. Major Dunwoodie
beckoned to the sentinel. whom Captain
I.awton had left in charge of the prisoner.
to leave the ROOM Turning TO Captain
Wharton. be inquired, mildly:
Tell me. Henry. the circumstances Of
this disguise, in which Captain Lawton
reports you TO have been found"
The disguise was used By me TO en-
able NE to visit my friends"
But you did not wear it until you
saw the troop Of Lawton approaching z"
oh. no." interrupted Frances, eager
/ ", forgetting all the circumstances in her
anxiety for her brother; Sarah and my
/ self placed them on him when the dra-
goons appeared: it was our awkwardness
that led 20 the dis overy"
The countenance of Dunwoodie bright
| ened. as, turning his eyes in fondness on
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for 1t consists of merely steel rod
that is clamped to a table. At one
end of the rod is a movable arm that
may be adjusted at any angle and at
tached to the arm is flexible steel
band that fits in the crown of the hat
and that may be made larger or smaller
as desired. One of the most trouble
some things about trimming hat is
holding it in such position that the
hat isn't crushed, yet firmly enough to
sew the trimming on, and there was
probably never woman who didn't
wish she had at least three hands while
she was struggling with bandeau or
facing. The hat holder does away
with any desire for an extra hand and
saves considerable temper and no doubt
certain amount of time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30
Com Portable.

Comfort is a relative term. In a sol
dier's camp things appear delightful
which would hardly be thought so at
home. When, the day after the Battle
of Gaines Mil. John, negro servant,
came in for supplies. says Mrs. Pryor,
in her "reminiscences, his mistress asked
after his masters well-being.
did he have comfortable night,
John?"
HE sholy did, mistus," was the re-
ply. "Marse Roger sart'nly was COM
Portable las night. He slep' on de field
'twixt two daid horses
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30

II girls are trained from childhood
In the art of entertaining guests, they
will naturally fall into the habit Of
considering home parties and gayeties
a part Of the daily life, and, what Is
perhaps rot so well understood, be all
the more popular for the reason that
they are good hostesses. To further
this, perplexed mothers have to make
some sacrifice; they have to give young
people the privilege Of inviting friends
OF their own age and assist in selecting
and preparing suitable amusemenn
whereby evenings may be passed more
pleasantly at home than elsewhere.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30

After a spirited debate the Barker bill,
regulating sanitary conditions of hotels,
was killed in the over house Friday by
a vote of As to 80. 1t had been passed
previously by the Senate. Assemblyman
p. A. Everett, a former Chicagoan who
runs summer hotel at Eagle River in
the northern part of the State, led the
attack on the bill. and Assemblymen T.
ii. Miller of La Crosse and Wesley r.
vine of Manawa. practicing physicians,
defended it. The essential features o.
the bill are as follows: "All beds and bed
ding in all hotels and public boarding and
rooming houses must be kept clean and
reasonably aired and all sheets or blan-
kets and pillow cases be changed after
being used, and not again used for other
guests until they have been thoroughly
washed and dried"
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Two Beautiful Hats.
Fashionable Gems.

Of the minor gems OF which the
smartly gowned woman now makes
much there is a translucent green
stone known as amazonite. 1t is Of
vivid and yeS, q soft green, and pur-
posely is worn on a platinum chain to
look as if detached, and TO make a
bright center of color on a white
blouse. Rose quartz is another of the
same kind used for necklace orna-
ments and hatplns- Aquamarine IN
pale blue or green, once worn in little
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30
An Actinlc voice

Mr. Martin was OF those who say Of
music, 81 don't know anything about it,,
really, but / know what | like I'm
fortunately, his lack OF knowledge
never led him TO silence.
~ heard wonderful tenor voice
while 1 was in Paris this summer"
he said with enthusiasm TO patient
friend, wonderful The highest tenor
L ever heard
Indeed !" said the friend. what is
his namew
why. can't recall his name" adj
mitted Mr.. Martin, "but the voice
stays In my mind. Why. man, he sang
way up above the scales with perfect
ease :"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30

Without exception the skirts which
are worn with the bodice coats are
strictly tailor-made. They may be
fashioned with tucks fnnumerable or
they may be strapped, banded or other
wise trimmed. but over all there will
be the tailor finish, which, sting
with the coat, gives 1t the required
"new" appearance. This effect is gain
ed in many ways. and Its popularity is
bound to give the plated skirt not
only a new lease of iife, but stronger
vogue than it enjoyed even at the be-
ginning Of its reign.
There are really two distinct classes
of jumpers. those to be worn with two
piece street suits over lingerie or shirt
waists, and which practically convert
such street suits into dresses; and the
fancy jumper, which may be worn with
a silk or cloth skirt with perfect pro-
priety at simple dinners and to con-
certs and the theater. Those included
In the first class must be made of ma
terial like that of the skirt, or of diff
ferent material which perfectly match
es the skirt in color, or of the princi-
pal color In the skirt # the latter be
of check or plaid.
A milliner with a turn for philoso-
ply declares that woman's character
IS infaIlibly revealed by the hat she
wears. There are audaeious hats.
modest hats, ridiculous hats and hats
that reveal the wearer as cautious and
secretive. As a rule a woman Of strong
personality may be trusted TO choose a
hat to suit her. She is strong enough
to Withstand the temptation TO wear
something merely fashionable. The
vulgar, self-asSertive woman generally
selects a loud obtrusive hat. but even
that I prefer to the funereal style Of
headgear affected by the morbid WON
an
Women who are clever enough TO
trim their own hats ought to be inter
e~ted In a little invention for holding
! the hat In any position while 1t is be-
ing trimmed. 1t Is one Of those simple
little Affairs that makes one wonder
Why It hadn't been thought Of long ago,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30

There is some talk among the legisla-
tors of adjourning until some time in the
fall or the first Of next January. Many
members favor simply passing the neces-
sary appropriation bills and then adjourn
ing If there should be a deadlock on
the Senatorship some of them would be
in favor of putting that over until fall
or January. Also it is believed it will be
impossible to finish up the work by June
unless there should be a wholesale killing
of bills.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30

The Assembly has killed the Social
Democratic resolution memorializing Con-
gress in favor of the establishment of the
parcel post George f. Scott who keeps
a general store at Barron, opposed the
measure. claiming that it was in the in
terestS of the large mail order houses and
aimed at the country stores in the small
err towns. Mr.. Aldridge, Socialist, made
a long speech in favor of the bill and
without further debate about two-thirds
of the Assembly voted to indefinitely
postpone the resolution.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30
Asks for Income Tax Law,

Assemblyman Roycraft introduced a
joint resolution memorializing Congress
to pass an income tax law. The resolu-
ton asserts that many large fortunes now
existing have not been secured through
legitimate channels of trade or through
the integrity, perseverance and industry
of their possessors and that the rich do
not contribute their proportionate share
to the support of the government.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30
women Must support Husbands.

If a bill introduced in the Wisconsin
Legislature becomes a law, women with
sufficient income will have to support
their dependent husbands and children
when ordered to do so by the courts. The
husbands of a number of women of indie
pendent means are now in homes for old
soldiers, county almshouses and other
refugees for the dependent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-30

The Roehr bill for the establishment of
trade schools in counties containing cities
of the first class and authorizing school
boards to take over schools already es-
tablshed has been passed by the Senate,
as have been the bill relating to larceny
from buildings, cars, etc, and that pre-
viding a penalty for cheating or defraud-
ing the buyer or seller of electric current,
gas or water and for stealing gas, cleo
tricity or water.
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Defrsuded.

That this is a world of disappoint-
ments, Mrs. Green had long ago learn.
ed but she found one more dlsappoint-
ment to add to her list during her visit
to her daughter-in-lsw.
II declare, you never can count on
what folks will do. and you might Just
as well give up first as last she said,
dejected,r, to Mr.. Green on her re-
turn.
There | counseled them to name
that baby Emma Louisa. for aunt; and
what do you suppose aunt has done
a'ready?'
Mr. Green professed himself unable
to conjecture
shes Willed away the Bunker Hin
teapot and the Pau1 Revere sugar
tongs to the Historical folks" said Mrs.
Green. bitterly. And | expect moth
ing but what the blue and white coun-
terpane will go next. and thereu be
that poor, helpless baby without a sin
gle Inheritance TO her name,"
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speaker. he listened % her e1plana-

the speaker. he listened % her explana-
ticn.
Probably some articles of your own"
he continued, (which were at hand, and
were used on the spur of the moment"
No said Wharton. with dignity !;
''the clothes were worn by me from the
city, they were procured for the purpose
to which they were applied, and intend
ed to use them in my return this very
day."
Ito be continuedj
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man, RIIIn Farored.

-Four new bills have come in from the
committee on danny Three provide for
dams at Black River Falls, Oeonto river
and on the Brule r yer and on Brule river
in Florence county between Wisconsin
and Michigan. The fourth bill regulates
the building Of dams on naYigable
streams. Three bills for dams in the
Wisconsin river at Prairie du Sac. in
the Flambeau river and the Little Wolf
river were reported for passage.