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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
when Success. spell. Faii.re.

Business success for the woman does
not mean domestic or individual happi-
ness, and. on the whole, business life
makes for restlessnesS, selfishness, and
discomfort. You can not measure the
influence of business on The woman by
figures or statistics.
You can not count wrecked lives
among women wage-earners as you can
tally off divorce cases on court calen-
dars, and trace them to certain causes,
such as incompatability, desertion,
cruelty, etc. You can not say that q
woman in business is a failure or sue
cess according to the salary she draws.
You can not expect the trim, self
contained girl at your elbow to admit
that her perfectly appointed little
apartment becomes a whited sepulchre
in perfectly ordered life of dinners,
clubs, theaterS, and opera parties spells
failure
She says she is success. In her
heart she knows that when the last
guest has gone, and the trim little maid
has been dismissed, the exquisitely APP
pointed little apartment becomes a
whited sepulchre in which the starved
soul of the woman sits alone weeping
Woman's Home Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
RAN PRIVATE MINIS.
(To be continued.)

CaIffornfasE Money Factories Were
Profitable Half a Century Ago.
A few days ago a gentleman of this
city showed a rare relic in the form Of
an oblong Slug" such as passed cur
rent in the very early days of Califor-
MIA for $50, but which really contained
only $40 worth Of gold. That reminds
me of the first effort made In San
Francisco to provide circulating me-
dunn to take the place of gold dust,
which was in general use at the rate
OF $l6 an ounce, says writer in the
San Francisco Call Every man in
business had pair of gold scales on
bis counter and IL required much com
putation often to measure out small
payments. AS the population increased
the greater became the demand for a
means of exchange to supplant gold
dust. To send gold to the parent mint
in Philadelphia and have it returned in
coin of the land was a five or six
months transaction, with danger of
loss in transportation.
David c. Broderick, who afterward
became United States Senator, and his
old-time New York friend, Col. Jona-
than D. Stevenson, formed the acquaint-
ance of Frederick ID. Kohler, a jeweler,
who subsequently became the first chief
of the volunteer fire department, and
these three discussed the feasibility of
mlnting gold coin that should fill the
long-felt want of Uncle Sans coins.
They caAad into consultation two Eng
lishmen, who were in the country with
considerable capital and were versed in
assaying Col. Stevenson suggested
Kohler as a suitable man to make the
money. He was examined as to his
knowledge of assaying and it was found
that his knowledge was thorough. Brod-
erick did not have any money to speak
of, but from his friend the colonel he
obtained a loan of $500. With some
additional capital advanced by the eau
tious Englishmen the money factory
was started and In a short time 1t was
turning out $40 and 50 pieces bearing
a semblance to those issued by the gov
eminent and having embossed on them
20 dol. California gold" or 40 dol. Cal
ifornia gold" 1t proved a profitable
venture for the coins so issued were
worth intrinsically little less than 81
or IS. Besides, while gold dust was
worth commercially $16 an ounce the
coinmakers paid only $14 an ounce and
this added to the profit
The business was so successful that
many others opened private minis for
supplying the residents with ready
made money, not only in San Francis
co, but in other parts of the State,
among them being Dubosq, Dunbar,
Aug, Humber, Kellogg, Moffatt and
Baldwin. The latter bought out Koh-
Ter and his partners, and was first to
issue private minted $50 pieces. The
making of coin by private firms and
individuals was kept up even after 1854,
when the branch mint was opened in
Commercial street, above Montgomery.
The private minis were discontinued in
1855.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Wisconsin
State News
LINE DOES NOT MOVE.
Center of Population in About Same
Place as I'm 1855.

Center of Population I'm About Same
Place AS I'm 1855.
The Secretary of State has discovered
that since 1885 the center of population
of the State has remained within the
bounds of eight square miles in Green
Lake county. and although the point had
moved almost TO the northern boundary
of Green Lake town in 1895, at the State
census taken two years ago it had re-
turned southwark to within two miles of
the point at which it was fixed twenty
years previous. Ten years ago the census
compilers located it in Green Lake coun-
ty LOO south of the north line and AZ
west of the east line of Green Lake town,
in section s. In 1885 ii had been located
three miles south in section %. As the
result of the figures gathered in 1908, the
poinc has been located in section 24,
Green Lake town, it having taken west
ward course in ten years Of ID miles TO
the south ard LIS miles to the west.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

Baby's first clothes should be made
of the finest materials that parents can
afford In such wardrobe softness Is
the thing essential, as the flesh Of
young child is so delicate that it will
be irritated and made sore by a quail
ty of linen, ETC., that is not exception
ally fine Lightweight garments are
also desirable, as heavy qualities pull
from the shoulders and are apt to i'm
pede circulation.
For dresses French nalnS0Ok is the
softest and prettiest goods and Iaun-
ders and wears better than any other
This, however, is from 50 TO 90 cents
yard, and two and a half yards
would be required for a frock. This
allows for a fiye-inCh hem that Is a
pretty width for an infants slip.
Next to French is English nainsook.
1t costs from 80 to 50 cents yard.
Both are the same width. Next to
these fabrics the most desirable is Per-
sian lawn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
women shnnId prnnnse.

Harriet NJ. Johnston Wood is law
yer and partner of her husband. She
is also the ex-president of the Portia
Club of New York, and has advanced
have the right to propose and not be
considered forward for doing so. She
maintains that if women had rights
equal with men there would be great
deal less unhappiness in the married
state
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
APPROXIMATIONS Deceitful.

A Boston woman has invented
whipping machine for criminals. She
can not see that whipping is any more
brutal than Imprisonment, and declares
that many criminals would dread cor
poral punishment worse than hanging.
The little woman who has invented the
machine is said to be a very diffident
and altogeter refined looking person,
which only goes to show that appear
ances are often deceitful.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
CHURCH ADOPTS CHANGES.
Agrees Upon New Constitution to
Conforn with STATE laws.

OUUIVEIN WITH St-ttN- E11tNFH'
The Wisconsin Congregationalists have
adopted a new constitution and changed
the name of their State body to the Wis
consin Congregational Association. The
constitution, which differs from the old
one only in a few technical points which
will make it conform with the State laws
covering corporate bodies, was adopted
only after debate lasting through two
entire sessions of the convention. Ad-
dresses were made on subjects of church
interest by Prof. George \. Coe of North
western university, Evanston, and the
Rev. 0. A. Robinson Of Madison.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
A Beauty Bit.

Dimples and bushes so together, and
blushing is largely a matter of practice.
The woman who keeps ner skin healthy
win have no trouble in blushing. but
the woman who lets her skin grow dull
and thick will find herself growing
warm and uncomfortable, but she can
not blush.
The complexion OF the chin is to be
studied. A pretty pink chin is charm
ing, and If the tips of the ears are also
pink it means a great deal in the beau
ty line.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

life, new friends come into 1t, and the
girl friend slips into little sphere of
her own. She is still beloved by the
girl friend. but even the single girl no
longer delights in telling her little Sc
crets, reading her the letters, or max
ing her a confidant in any manner.
The young bride viii claim to be just
the same yesterday, to-day and forever.
but as soon as she vows to love, honor
and obey one of the masculine tribe,
then farewell to the girl friend
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Men Their orzn Wonders.

Mrs. Mckinley used to tell story
about Canton woman who declared
that her husband was very slipshod,
his buttons always coming off. Some
one suggested that possibly they were
not we'll sewed on and she admitted
that to be the case, as he was a very
poor sewer Mrs Ibsen says that her
distinguished husband always insisted
on sewing on his own buttons and she
humored him, but as soon as he had
finished she sewed them over again.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Your Expressiou.
What kind of expression do you weal
habitually?

What kind of expression do you wear
habitually?
Is it sour, morose, repellent?
Do people look happier when you APP
proach them, or do they shrink from
you?
1t makes all the difference in the
world with your prospects for success
in either society or business what sort
of expression you wear
The candidate for success should
learn the power of a smile, not only
because it wins friends but because its
power over ones life is unreasonable
The effort to be always kind, consid-
crate and gentle, no matter what may
be ranking in the heart, has a grAat
influence in transforming life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

Mentally. morally and physically
fiabby." is the way one OF the periodi-
Gals characterizes the women who live
in apartment hotels to avoid he
troubles of housekeeping. They are
abnormally developed as to bust and
hips. says the same authority; they pet
bull pups instead of children, and spend
their days in idleness aaiaasss with
bridge. A picture not very compliment
tary to say the least. :
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

1t is some time since ribbon has been
worn as hat trimming, but this sea-
son no hat is complete without bow
or twist of ribbon, and on many Of
the snlartest hats no other trimming
is used. This hat is a pretty corn-col-
ored straw with a large bow Of dull
blue ribbon It is an ideal style to
wear with a neat tailor-made costume.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Neea Cor companion.hip.

There IS wise old German saying
that only a god or brute can dwell
in solitude Men and women need
congeniai companionship, both for the
sake Of health and happiness Just as
your lungs. after using up all the oxy-
gen in close room. need to be filed
with fresh. out of door air, 50 your
minds need contact with other minds
TO get new ideas There Is such thing
as mental as well as physical hunger.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
our Married Friends.

When girl friend marries we lose
her. We may frequently call on her.
and there may be renewal of old time
chatter. but the little heart TO heart
talk and the chatter so freely ex-
changed by an girl friends is missing
She does not take you into her conf
dence. Probably she win tell you of
her little perplexities. etc. but she new
er wholly confdes IN you in the same
old way. She soon drifts out or Jour
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

While being posed for a photograph, a
team of trotting horses, owned by Sheriff
Hall of Pierce county, became frightened
when the photographer threw his hood
over the camera and ran away, jumping
over the ledge of an abandoned quarry in
their fight. One horse was instantly
killed. but the other was uninjured.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
A Cnrinna Wedainr.

A curious wedding was celebrated at
a small village called Trail. The bride
grooms were the four sons of one John
Sumers, and the brides, whose ages
of James Hochstetler, a prosperous
farmer. The eight young people had
lived all their lives within a stones
throw of each other
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
". the Home-Mnker.

To build up the power of our homes
for beauty. for companionship, for in
telligence, for charity, for constant
acknowledgment and furtherance of the
rights of others, is to build up power
greater, perhaps, than we ourselves
shall ever realize. snd it's within the
reach of every home, whether it's big
or very little one.-Harper's Bazaar.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

Anyone who is fond Of dainty nee
dlework could make such a wrap as
the one illustrated at small expense
although the French model from which
the sketch was taken was decidedly
high in price, owing to the hand-braid-
ing used as trimming. The wrap was
cut in one piece and was of white filet
cotton soutache. In doing the work
the net should be firmly basted on pa
per and the braid then applied, the pa
per being torn away after the work is
done.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Cutting the Nails.

1t is a mistake to cut the nails too
closely at the sides; it leaves the flesh
with nothing to cling to, and it thickens
in consequence. If the fingers are
square trim the nails square also;
they will look better than pointed
on blunt fingers. Do not try to file
the nails while soft; they will remain
rough, but use the curved scissors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
WOULD OWN FLORIDA CITY.

kenosha Attorney Sues TO Secure
$40 Acres of Land in Jacksonville.
Attorney Walter NJ Cowell of Keno
sha has notified his attorneys to bring an
action in the United States Court to Sc
cure possession of $40 acres of land in
the city of Jacksonville, Fla, which he
claims through land patent. There will
be 1900 defendants to the action and 1t
will be started in the United States Court
for the Eastern district of Wisconsin
within two weeks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Little Hone.

'No. Mr. Sophtiy,'' said Miss Hard
art Il have never really considered
you as lover"
But" he begged. don't you think
you could learn to love me little?"
Perhaps. but then, you know, lit
tie learning Is dangerous thing
Philadelphia Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

The wife of the editor of the Rainier
Review being away, he writes: The
hens are scratching up the cucunbers,
somebody broke the big sunfiowcr. the
beds are unmade. the dishes unwashed,
and If 1t were not for relative the
cow would go dry What is home with
out a nother7 ! told you SO. Port
land (Ore.l Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

ME father" said Mrs. Murphy. ''al-
ways gifts up whin a lady enthers the
room" says the New Orleans Times
Democrat
The ould man IS too suspicious. :
Mr.. Murphy grunted. Il never seen
the woman yit that nd be name enough
to hit We when We was sittin' down.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
A Remedy for Ants.

It is said that an effectual cure for
the ants that are the bane of many a
good housekeeper is to melt together IN
aD earthenware vessel a quarter of a
pound of sulphur and two ounces of
potash. When cold pulyerize aud
sprinkle in the haunts OF the slug
CARDS example. If the ants will not
flee from this mixture be very sure the
housekeeper will during the somewhat
choky, melting process.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Hair shows Health.

Have you ever noticed how much
influence the state of your health has
upon your hairsY some one asks. The
least Illness VIII be detected in the
linpness and general lack of vitality
the hair exhibits. and when one does
not feel well and wishes TO conceal the
fact. the hair should be extra wei
brushed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
STUDENTS RATTLE IN RIVER.
Lawrence University Freshmen Pat
SOphmOres Under Water.

In a fight between freshmen and sopho-
nores of Lawrence university in Apple
ton the freshmen pulled five Sophomores
down the long incline at the banks of the
Fox river and ''ducked'' them. The stu
dents fought madly in the water until
President Nantz waded into the river and
STONED them
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Eaually Artistic

Stubb--How wish 1 was a bachelor
againl
Penn-Why, old chap, l thought you
married your wife because she had an
artistic temperament
Stubb-Yes. but. confound 1t, l have
discovered she has an artistic TEN.
per
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Time waits for No Man.

Wedderly Ito hotel clerk Kindly
see that we are called ia time to catch
the 8 o'clock train In the morning.
Hotel Clerk-Tll put down a call for
7:30. That win give you time for
breakfast
Wedderly-No, make it 4 o'clock.
That will give my wife time to dress.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
SEEKS $4,000 MIsER HID.
Death of RecIuse starts Relatives ON
search of Hidden wealth.


Search of Hidden Wealth.
Matthew Roth, a wealthy farmer miser,
whose farm lies short distance east of
Madison. has been dead several days, and
his relatives have been digging all over
the farm in search of $4,000 which they
think he has buried Roth was 81 years
old and his mind has been affected to the
point of harmless insanity. He has been
known to bemoan loudly and publicly his
inability to remember the places where
his money was buried. and he is known TO
have been possessed of a largcr amount
than an inventory of the estSte discloses.
Two yeayS ago woman cousin, who kept
house for Roth, found $500 or so secreted
under the barn floor
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
How to Arrange Flowers.

In arranging flowess for the rooms
or the table be careful not to over
crowd the vases. Many beautiful eff
fects are spoiled because a desire is
felt to "get them all in." The japanese
idea OF a single flower in a vase may
not be just what you want, but it is a
guide in the distributing of the flowers
that it is well TO note.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

Theodore Widtzortte, resident of
Milwaukee, aged u years, was found
dead in bed at the farm home of T. w.
Huyke near Brodhead, heart disease being
given as the cause. Young Widzoritte
was seeking to regain his health. The
remains were taken to Milwaukee by a
brother.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

An excellent polish for old mahogany
furniture may be made of a wiaeelass-
ful of olive oil. TIE same quantity Of
vinegar. and lastly, two tablespoonfuls
Of pure alcohol. Very Iitslc Of this
preparation should he used at tine.
polishing being aftcxward effected ny
means OF = soft daster c. old six Etaad-
kerchicf.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
One Acquitted i'm Land Cases.

l. J. Rosenberg, indicted at Denver.
Colo, for conspiracy to defraud the gov
eminent in connection with the operations
of the Federal Coal and Iron Company.
was discharged by United States CoInmss-
sioner Bloodsood in Milwaukee, the gov
eminent having failed TO show his con
nection with the alleged conspiracy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

City Nephew-But, Uncle Henry, you
left the banquet table too early; you
should have waited for the bonmots and
tac repartee-
Uncle Henry-Ch, don't worry, bub,
I was satisfied Yeou see, doa't
drink nor smoke.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
He Meant Business.

Stern Parent-Young man, you have
been calling on my daughter rather fire.
quently for some time Are your in
tentions serious?
Young Man-Certainly. I'm trying
to persuade her TO persuade you to pur-
chase the make OF piano am agent
for
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
No Through Frelghts.

"Pard," said Sandy Pixies, as he
perused the scrap of scientific news,
sit says here dat Mars Is 3S,000,O00
miles from de earth"
Great hobos!" gasped Gritty George,
as he lit the fragment OF a stogie.
Think of tramping dat distance an
den getting chased by de old dog
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

The cranberry crop is the largest it has
been for years and help to pick the crop
is difficult to get. The crop Is generally
picked by Indians who do not appear in
the usual large numbers this year. 1t is
feared hundreds of bushels will go 20
waste
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
MrsER LEAVES BIG FORTUNE.
Kenosha Man Worth ssoG,o0O Dies
in Home of Stranrers

in Home of Strangers.
After living as a miser for more than
fifty years, and accommodating more than
$350,00o. Lander e. Merrick died at the
home of strangers in Kenosha. The old
man came to Kenosha county in 1910 and
lived in the town of Randall until two
years ago, when the oilic ais of the town
found him nearly starved and took charge
OF him and his property. \ guardian
was appointed, and when the nut which
the old man occupied was searched $780,
600 in cash and securities was found.
George w. Eldridge of Richmond, H.,
former State Senator, nephew, win re-
ceiye portion of the estate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

George A. Baldwin, millionaire lumber
man and one of the largest land holders
of the West, is in critical condition at
his home in Appleton as the result of a
fall down a stairway at his residence.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

The Goodyear Lumber Company has
awarded the contract for twelve frame
residences in Tomah, to w. +. Peterson,
a Chicago contractor, They are TO cost
50, 800 each.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

and mothers brew and bake and make
the home a place for rest and recrea-
tfon- Let the men be brave and true,
and seorn 10 share in the plenty de
rived from the sweating of the brows
of the geutler sex. Mrs. john a. Lo-
non
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
Not Guilty of Arson.

Judge Ei6eId Of the municipal court in
GAINESVILLE dismissed the case against W.
J. Clark, late tenant Of the David Moore
farm, near Alton, charged with setting
ere to the barn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15

The Schmitz & Lauer clothing store in
Kenesha was entered by burglars and
clothing. hats and caps to the value Of
between 500 and $1,000 token.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
TOWN CLERK IS INSANE.
salem Official Loses Mind nnd Tries
to Kill His Brother

to Kill His Brother.
Charles ]. Kerwin, town clerk of the
town of Salem, was adjudged insane in
the county court in Kenosha. Kerwin
has been growing weak for several weeks
and during the past two or three days he
had been violent. One night he attacked
his brother, John ]. Kerwin, county sup
erintendent, who narrowly escaped with
his life. Kerwin was committed to the
State hospital at Mendoza.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
RIGHTEOUS IS BRookLYN.
Villagers Fear improvements Would
Mean Debts, and Debts saloons.

Mean Debts, and Debts SALOONS.
Brooklyn held special election the
other day on the matter Of bonding the
village for the purchase of fire fighting
apparatus and for installing a system of
water works. The proposition of the fire
apparatus was voted down and the bond
ing of the village for $4,000 for the
water works vas lost by nine votes. Both
propositions were defeated because of the
fear that a debt would lead to the adj
mission of saloons
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
IMPROVE TWO RIVERS HARBoR.
Special Election to Be Held to Raise
$4,000 for Work.

TZO,UUO Tor Work.
The Two Rivers City Council has or
dered a special election to vote ON bond
issue of $4,000, the money to be used in
improving the inner harbor. The govern
ment appropriated 100000, the city
agreeing to furnish the necessary funds
for doing the work in the inner harbor.
The plans as agreed upon called for a
shilling basin and also turning basin in
the west Two Rivers.