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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
HE WAS ALMOST CONVICTED.
But the Man He Was Supposed to
Have Murdered Appeared.


Have Murdered Appeared.
SIN examining men as to their fitness
for service in murder cases one often
hears the assertion, L would not vote
to convict a man upon circumstantial
evidence said the old lawyer to a
Kansas City Star man. But sometimes
even direct evidence is wrong. and there
is no doubt in my mind that innocent
men have been hanged upon the per-
jured testimony of witnesses who de-
cared they saw the murder done.
Il have in mind an instance of this
kind which happened when l was a
young man. | was acquainted with
several of the persons connected with
it and can vouch for the truth of every
particular.
I'm the winter of 1856, Charles E..
Sage was missing from his home in
Cromwell, near Middletown, Conn. Pat
charge Of numbering him and putting
his body under the ice in the Connecti-
cut river There was not sufficient evil
dence to convict and Nugent was dis
charged.
"Some months later headless corpse
was found in the river and, from
marks upon the body, and from the
clothing, it was positively identified as
that of Sage. A little later John A.
Benson, sailor, went to the town of
Cromwell and confessed to having help
ed Nugent put the body under the ice.
He swore that he saw Nugent murder
Sage and he described accurately the
appearance and dress of Sage. He said
that the pant he took in the crime prey
ed upon his mind until he had to con-
fesS.
''Nugent was again arrested, but per-
sistently denied his guilt. He exhibited
great nervousness and signs of fear and
this was construed as evidence OF his
guilt. A true bill for murder was
found against him and his trial began
in MADDEN, Conn, in December, 1857.
During the progress of the trial it was
discovered that Sage was living in Itha-
ca, n. Y. Nugent's lawyer procured the
attendance of Sage at trial and he
walked into the court room while it
was in progress. No motive was appar-
ent for the conduct of Benson. He dis
appeared before he could be arrested
for perjury
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
Refter Than Money.

Ought woman to work for money
IL she has enough for her needs? The
question has been asked hundreds or
times in the last twenty-five years
Perhaps there is no positive, general
satisfactory answer TO it, for the CIR
cumstances which lead TO ii are vari-
Gus, and the women whom it concerns
are so different in temperament ahd
ability that no verdict will fit all cases
But one answer at least may be made
which is of universal application. Inc
more clearly women see the CONDITIONS
oe modern life the less will they WISH
to work for money, and the more WIZ
they covet the other rewards when are
better worth seeking To be a DOCTOR
nurse or teacher is noble, but not more
so than to undertake other ana unpalu
tasks that are necessary for the wei
fare of the world.
The cure ard care of the sick are far
heavier than need be if mothers ana
children were shown by friendly tax
and example how to keep well. care
fully planned amusement for young
girls and boys is an invaluable supple
ment to the work of the school. Inc
cheer of neighborIiness cannot De
bought for dollars and cents, but II
helps make life worth living IN many
a home where without it poverty or
perplexity would weight heavy on hand
and heart.
The great man of science who de-
clared, II have not time to make mon
ey," gave a fit motto to those women
who are eager to help with the social
and economic problems of their time.
Schools for social workers and a con-
stantly increasing mass of the liter
AZURE of neighborliness testify to the
desire of women to labor for the high
est ends. and to do their work not with
the awkwardness and waste of the am
ateur, but with the skill of the teamed
hand and the wisdom of the trained
mind.-Youths' Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
SACRIFICES Of Hindoo women.

Hindoo women, taught that their re-
ligious duty is to destroy their own
lives ON the death of their husbands, II
possible, or failing that, TO live through
the rest of their days, after they are
widowed, in uttermost misery and deg
CATION, and patiently endure all that is
demanded of them.
The British government long ago de-
clared the burning of living widow
on her husbands funeral pyre to be
murder on the part of all accessory to
the act; yet still many of the poor
women desire, as a pious act, to commit
suicide in the torturing flames. A re-
markable case has just been reported
from Nepaul in Hindoo journal,
showing that the native women still do
not revolt against the tine-honored sac
rifice demanded of them.
An elderly woman announced her In
tentiOn to immediate herself on her hus-
bands funeral pyre, and was at once
honored for it and visited by all her
relatives and acquaintance. The pyre
was made, and $4,000 people assembled
by it; but at the last moment the gov
eminent officials interviewed and pre-
vented the burning of the live woman.
She had already distributed all her
large possessions, and left herself pen
niless. She then went back sadly to
her home, lay down, and refused all
food, dying Of sheer starvation nine
days after her previous sacrifice had
been prevented.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

just as happy II the cave with my eyes
shut and not a sound if only could feel
my brothers hand IL mine. Have you
got brother?
No, dear
Poor one, poor SOUL said she in
tender pity. you do not know what it
is to be happy. But you will when a
brother comes TO find you. | think we
must all have brothers. though we don't
know it till they come to US. Long. long.
long years-longer than can recollect-
| had no brother, and my life was moth
ing; but since he has come to me it has
been ali joy
When did he find you, dearT
" Not long ago. not long when | think
OF the days that went before. All! they
were long. those days when saw moth
ing but the rocks and sand, and had no
friend but my black cav. when / heard
no sound but his voice and the whistle
up above when my food was sent down,
and my own voice when | sang. Some
times l slept because | did not know
what to do. and sometimes / cried be-
cause | could not sleep. | wanted to
sleep forever. So those days seemed very
long, and since then the nights have
been too short. For | cannot see in the
day, you know, like my brother, and he
sleeps when the sun shines so that he
may be with Ine in the night
(To be continued.)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
MARRIAGE PLEDGES SMASHED.
Census Bureau Records over Mill
lion Divorces i'm Twenty Years

Census Bureau Records Over a Mill
lion Divorces in Twenty Years.
The divorce statistics collected by the
census bureau and published in a prelim-
mary report show that while Chicago is
still prominent as divorce center, Phila-
delphia and Boston give proportionately
greater increase in the past twenty years.
The figures show that divorces in Gin
cinnati have increased ffteenfold, in Kan
SOS City tenfold and in Indianapolis four
fold Chicago still maintains a promi-
aent place in the race of the cities for
divorce honors. The average in that city
for each 100000 of population was % in
the first period and 107 in the second pc
Rod. Chicago's increase is not nearly so
great as that of Philadelphia, where the
average number increased. from 90 per
100000 for the first period to 63 per l0o,-
600 for the second period. Boston is
passing Chicago in the rate of increase,
which has gone up from 40 to 63.
The census Office makes no attempt to
give an accurate report of the divorce sta
tistics of New York because the REGARDS
are in such poor shape that it has been
impossible to get the facts.
The total number of applications filed
from 1856 to 1908 was 100000
1t is estimated that three fourths of the
applications have been granted, so that
the statistics when compiled will show
that in the period stated more THAI
100000 divorces have been allowed. In
the twenty years period from 1867 to
1856 the total number of divorces was
32S. 900.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
Ioi Cben,. Good H~art,

After the Civil War many tales were
told of the devotion of the colored peo-
pie TO Southern masters and mistresses
who had met with peeuniary losses dur
ing the long struggle. The trying days
following the San Francisco disaster
brought TO light many instances OF
equal devotion &. She part of the Chi
nese 80
"Loi Chen" said Mrs. Mason, who
was visiting relatives in the East, has
lived with US for six years The only
vacation he has had in all that time
was when he left Us two years ago 20
become a missionary. he was absent
seven weeks. Afterward. all we could
get out of him about his experience
was, Loi lather be cook Ian Clistian.'
But. continued Mrs. Mason, "IoI
showed that he could be pretty good
Christian. too. Three days after the
earthquake we found ourselves with
roof over our heads, but with very lit
tie money in our purses. Mr.. Masons
business was gone, there was no way
TO get funds from the bank. the Oak
land shops refused credit.
-'Loi.' said I, you must be very
careful with the provisions We have
to pay cash for everything now. and we
have only six dollars This trouble
may last for a long time-It may be
months before Wen have any money
".Tha's all light returned Loi. CROP
Ing inside his shirt for roll of BILLS
.Loi got plenty meney-two bundled,
ten dollar. You takee two bundled:
Lol keep ten"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
OLD MAN KILLS FOUR.
Illinois Farmer, Crazed by Arrest,
Commits Qundruple Murder.

Illinois Farmer, Craxed by Arrest,
Commits Quadruple Murder.
Thomas Baldwin, IS years old of Col
fax. H.. shot and instantly killed Charles
Kennedy and wife and Mrs. Simeon Els
man and daughter, Cora Eisman, at their
homes three miles northwest of Arrow
smith, The crime grew out of an alleged
attack by Baldwin on Cora Eisman, IA
years old, of whom he was an uncle by
marriage. Baldwin was crazed by the
publicity given the affair.
Details of the murders show that the
quadruple assassination was well planned.
Baldwin had bought two revolvers and a
large quantity of cartridges. He first Wis
tied the home of the Kennedys and shot
down Kennedy and his wife. He then
drove in his buggy to the home of the
Eismans, but Mrs. Eisman refused to adj
NIT him. He became violent and bat
tered the door. Finally Mrs. Eisman
and the girl Cora fed by back door and
started for the home of a neighbor, some
distance away. Baldwin saw them and
pursued. He overlook them and shot the
mother dead, as she sought to protect her
daughter Cora tried to escape by crawl
ing through hedge. but he fired on her
and she, too, fell dead.
1t is believed Baldwin is insane. He
had threatened to kill his victims, but his
threats were unheeded.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

The Postofice Department, as a result
of the rapid increase Of the postal BUSH
ness of the country asked Congress for
an appropriation of $4,000 to cover the
salaries Of 600 additional clerks until
July 1.
The House has sent to the conference
the so-called revenue cutter bill. The
Senate added an additional boat to thc
bill 10 be used as a boarding boat for
officials Of the Treasury Department at
Galveston, Texas. and failed 10 change the
title Of the bill
Speaker Cannon has appointed Repre-
sentative Dixon Of Montana to a place on
the committee Of indian affairs, vice Mr..
Curtis. resigned.
Hearings before the House committee
on appropriations in Washington develop
cd the fact that there is no hospital in
the United States accepting lcpers with
out pay.
Senator's Knox. Penrose and Dick and
Representatives Dalzell and Atcheson APP
peared before the Senate committee ON
commerce in support of the proposition
for the construction Of dam No. on the
Ohio river. which the House refused to
incorporate in the river and harbar bill
Officials of the Jamestown exposition
fled with Secretary Shaw a contract pro-
viding for the reimbursement of the ST.
100000 loan by the government to the
exposition company. The loan Is to be
secured by the receipts of the exposition
at the gates and from concessions.
On motion of Mr.. Gardner of Aiassa-
thusetts the House passed d resolution re-
questing the Secretary of Commerce and
Labor TO send to the House any inforna-
lion relative to the Introduction of for
eign Iaborers into South Carol ma by La
Dor Commissioner Watson and the opin-
ion OF the solicitor Of the department as
to whether the laborers were lawfully adj
niffed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
Two Tips for the Fiancee.

Don't make the mistake of thinking
your marriage is all going to be para
disc. You are going to marry a man
who will come home tired, cross and
tagged, and he won't find relief for all
his trials in a caress and a few ten
der words as he did before marriage
when they were more of a novelty.
He would rather have his dinner
though he may not confess it. When
he has been fed and comfOrted, how
ever, he will be ready for this ten
sderness, and the fact that he did not
feel demonstrative when his stomach
was empty will be no sign that he is
not stil. in love.
Believe in the man you take as your
life partner; be gentle with him; don't
contradict him when he is tired let
him think he is having his own way
in his own house feed him with what
he likes and laugh at his jokes. Here
in lies the secret of happy home
Woman's Life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

There's new kind of creeping blan-
ket. 1t is big stretch Of deep cream
colored blanket material of firm con-
sistency, so that it lies on the floor as
fat as a rug.
1t is embroidered with scattering
of animals and birds in bold outline
and gay color No relation of sizes
is regarded by the blanket designer.
Birds, elephants, tigers, butterflies,
are drawn in any scale. They are
placed at generous distances apart to
invite creep from the baby from one
to the other. A center space is left
free for the baby's name in easy-fow-
ing script.
Gay-colored worsteds are useS for
the embroidery. Animals and birds
should be worked in the brightly con-
trasting colors that endear toys to ba-
bies' hearts. The worsteds are all fast
colors, for, of course, the creeping blan-
ket needs many cleanngs.
The delight that babies take in these
blankets justifies their invention. They
pat and rub at the vivid-hued animals
with absorbed interest or crows of glee.
THE creeping blanket has saved me
no end of effort" says a young moth
er. 1T always delights my baby and
keeps him busy for an hour at time.
| can get deal of mending or reading
done while he is patting and scolding
his embroidered pets"
A lining of some smooth, dust-repel-
ling material should be basted under
the blanket. This lining is removed
when the blanket is cleansed or washed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

nonexistence of single authentic
claim to exemption because of lack of
opportunity.
THE real point at Issue Is whether
the. old maid of the present day renders
a fair equivalent. or even tries to do
receives, and to that our answer Is de-
cisively negative. 1t is sad state of
affairs, to which we have given much
unavailing thought. AS last resort in
search of method of reformation, the
ubiquitary remedy of taxation occurs
to our mind as the only one holdisg
forth hope of effectiveness"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
~oOoN~~~~

Leaf designs in embroideries are very
new and striking among the spring i'm
portations.
Some of the new white cloths are so
silky that they resemble crepe de chine
In texture,
The long used checks have cropped
out again in suitings and certain of
the silks, notably the foulards.
Many of the new tailor-mades ready
for southern wear show the popular
hip-length coat and the jaunty little
eton.
Satin stripes and bars on silk and
wool grounds are especially prevalent
among the voiles and other sheer cling
ing fabrics.
Stripes and cross-barred effects are
as much in favor as ever. Checks, dots
and spots are also numerous in the best
classes of fabrics.
Gray and white striped marquisette
IS among the new showings of spring
dress material 1t is delightful in its
sheer, silky beauty.
New plaids in ginghams are charm
ing, nor are the tartans the only va
rieties. Sizes vary from a quite large
pattern down to the smallest of checks.
Mechlin lace, both in founces or as
an overdress, seems to go exceptionally
well with these same oriental satins Of
which many evening dresses are made
this winter
The rough pongees have come back
with re-enforcements. Heretofore the
majority of them have been plain, but
this season they are plaided, blocked,
striped and cross-barred.
Like rajah in weave, though of a
much higher luster, is a new silk ma
terial. 1t is made only in the light
pastel shades, so will be used more for
afternoon and evening frocks than for
stlcet suits.
Loose coats reaching an inch or two
below the waist line are also smart.
These are seen in stylish linen suits
for Southern travellers. When we'll cut,
easy and graceful, they are chic beyond
words.
The woman whose fancy does not
lead her to appear in any of the exag-
gerated coiffure ornaments of the sea-
son contents herself with exquisite
combs, barettes and hairpins most del
icately chaste and inset with jewels.
Small bows of orange velvet adorn
a lace blouse worn with a white cloth
suit The girdle is also of orange vel
vet and the whole is worn with ermine
furs and an ermine toque showing a
CLINT of orange in its trimmings.
The foulards she-s.-: zee decidedly
pretty, and, unlike tause that have
been worn the past tive or three sea-
sons, few Of them are in floral design !;
instead, the backgrounds are Of wide
or narrow stripes, with geometric or
scroll patterns.
BlouSes of soft white oriental satin
cleyerly treated with lace and in the
shape of chemisettes and yokes are
very chic. Many jaunty little effects
are gained by inner waistcoats of hand
embroidery or velvet, surplice fronts
OF the satin or plastrons embroidered
or inset with lace.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BY FRANK BARRETT

ether rascally aceomplice to lure Psyche
out of the cottage and make away with
her. And while | wasted precious mo-
ments on the all in the complacent delu-
sion that he was resting in the copse, my
u.'tiring enemy was pIodding back by the
shortest road 10 lend a hand, and with
that very hand might now be sitting the
poor child's cries for help. 1t seemed to
me- that l was something worse than a
fool to have overlooked strategem so
pa.pable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
DOWN THE LADDER OF LIFE.

Miserable Condition of Man Tvs
Compared with Early Ambitions.
/ first met Freddy when he was 5
years old.
Freddy" 1 said, what are you go
ing to be when you grow up?"
Il guess replied Freddy, lat NELL
be a p'liceman."
Freddy was a manly little chap of 10
years when l saw him again.
"My young friend 1 inquired, does
your ambition still Jean toward the po-
lice force?"
mo, sir" replied the youngster; I'm
going to be an artist and paint pictures.
An artist gets lot of money"
l met Freddy when he was 20 years
DID, He was a stalwart youth and
had just graduated from high school.
Fred" l asked, what road have
you chosen for LIES journey?'
II have selected the road to literary
fame," he replied. 81 shall write poems
and essays and the world shall palpi-
tate with eagerness to read my produc-
l left Freddy to struggle with his
ambitions and slowly followed Father
Time to the evening of my life. One
day as l walked feebly along the street
q voice hailed me and an automobile
stopped at the curb.
why, bless my SOUL" / exclaimed,
''if it isn't Frederick ~
Yep" replied a portfy man of forty
odd years I'm just trying my new
machine. Get in and take ride?"
mo, thank you, Frederick" | re-
piled. by the by, you are looking ex-
ceedingly prosperous. Are you pe-
Eoeman, an artist or an authory'
''Ohis exclaimed Frederick, laughing
heartily. II gave up all those youthful
faneies and started in TO make money.
Haven't you heard? Why, I'm plumb
ert"-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
sugge.t. Taxing ola Maids.

The editor of the North American Re-
view, who recently declared the Ameri-
can girl TO be bore, had the follow
ing TO say about old maids:
There was never yet a woman who
could not marry, as she should, IL she
would. 1t is only necessary to be q
woman TO win man-some man.
-Sr,csterhood Is purely voluntary
condition. due to reprehensible con-
trariness. as Is clearly proved By the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

minutes, this having the effect of draw
ing the blood away from the brain.
and in fact. resting the entire body.
The "fresh air. method is likewise ex-
ceedingly popular among many women,
and has been found most efiicacious.
This consists in resting with the feet
up for twenty minutes or half an hour
beside the open window, taking deep
inhalations through the nostrils from
time to time. and expelling the breath
slowly and evenly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
LIN the Sick Room

In cases where a sick person is al
ways obliged to lie on the back great
comfort will ensue If an old cardboard
hat box Is used TO raise the bed
clothes of the feet. as the entire
drawn tightly across the ties becomes
very painful in time. Additional re-
lief can often be given by inserting a
short bolster or pillow under the
knees. this contrirs- &c doing much to
prevent the patient from slipping down
In the bed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
Home-Made China Cement.

A good china cement may be made
at home of ground glass and the white
of an egg. A piece of flint glass should
be ground to a fine powder in a mortar
or on a fat piece of stone. The white
Of the egg should then be whipped TO
a light froth-but not too stiffly-and
sufficiently mixed with the glass to
make a paste.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
To ReIieve Fntigne.

A simple and homely cure after
day of excessive fatigue, especially
when the business of shopping or sight
seeing has brought on a nervous head
ache in addition to a feeling of lassi-
tude, is to hold the feet in mustard and
water for the space of ten or fifteen
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

Pale blue velvet was used for the
ming consisting of large plnkish lay
ender rose with foliage, and a .cache
peigne Of tulle to match the velvet
The model would also be good in black
velvet, with an American Beauty rose
and black tulle, or in various other
combinations to match the costume for
which the hat is designed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

Here is the way a dressmaker cuts
buttonholes in material that frayed
easily. First she marked the button
the sewing machine, before cutting it.
This prevented the fraying and gave
something firm to work on.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
ENGAGED Girls.

Ninety-nine engaged girls are exer-
cised over the question of their ward
robes where one is concerned in the
matter Of her ability to run a house
Good Housekeeping.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12
Feminine Remonstrancen.

Men are strange creatures, say the
Lady's Pictorial. They grumDle if we
are extravagant and frivolous they do
not like us to be too simple in our hab-
its
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

Probably the hardest thing In the
world to preserve is the good repdta-
ton inherited from out ancestorx
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

Even When He's All Wrong.
When a man and woman quarrel,
trust the woman to find an excuse for
the man every time
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-03-12

The little girl standing left has ck Of cashmere trimmed
with medalons
the skirt
The suit Of blue and white striped flannel
girl has pretty lightweight cheot trimmed with bands
OF falling
In reddish whts black souachs