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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

Some of the new muffs look as II
they had been picked up from the floor
where they had served for rugs and
been thrown over the hands. The fox
muffs especially give one this feeling.
Heads and tails invariably finish them.
They are big. fat and as deficient in
contour as the skins can be made.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
Cleaning Objects of Aluminium.

To rdestore luster to furnished aiu-
minum it is sufficient, says the Scien-
tific American, to immerse it in water
slightly calculated with sulphuric
acid. To small articles Of aluminium
soft brush may be applied. For the
bath, water with little carbonate of
soda will suffice
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

a hot solution of potash. If one appli-
cation is not enough use second or
even third. SOMETIMES the solution.
If the wood is very white, viii leave a
yeilowish stain. To avoid this, mix
some lime with the solution until a
thick paste is formed. Let the paste
remain on the floor at least twelve
hours. 1t is better to use weak solu-
ton Of sal soda and fuller's earth on
very nice floors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
For Cold in the Chest.

Common mustard used as a plaster
or poultice is the best cure for a cold
on the chest. and the white of an egg
with sugar is the finest medicine for
hoarseness. To cure a burn an appli-
cation of the white skin that lines the
shell of an egg is unbeatable, while the
raw yolk is capital tonic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
Bafhrobe FIannels.

Fancy fannels for bath robes, In all
colors, twenty seven inches wide, are
80 cents a yard. and attractive chill
dren's wrappers can be made Of them
at a comparatively small cost.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
For the Comnlexion.

In many cases wonderful improve
ment in the complexion may be obtain
ed by merely washing the face several
times a day with the following lotion,
leaving it on until it dries: Take half
an ounce of g,ycerin, and mix with T.
half a pint of orange flower water. To
this add tablespoonful of powdered
bOraX
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
re1ret for rrimmfnx.

The vogue Of velvet as an accessory
trimming is emphasized not only in
the girdles, collars and cuffs, but also
in the bias neckties which are worn
over the lace chemisettes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
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Postmaster General Meyer, In his
annual report, makes several recon-
mendations for increasing the efficiency
and extending the scope of the work
OF the Postoffice Department. Chief
among these recommendations was that
for the establishment of postal savings
banks. Mr.. Meyer would have every
money order Office, and such others az
may be deemed necessary. designated to
receive deposits in amounts of not less
than 81, but the amount of individual
accounts he would limit to $780, On
these deposits interest at the rate Of 2
pei cent should be allowed A material
extension OF the parcels post service is
urged. A Instrumentation is also made
for more up-to-date business methods
and revised system of bookkeeping.
He also suggests a permanent official
corresponding to the superintendent Of
mails or the agent of great manufac~
turing corporation, who would hold Of
ace continuously through various adj
illustrations In illustrating the
growth of the postal business during
the last fifty years, Mr.. Meyer states
that in 1857 the receipts were $685.
D52, with deficit of $3,454, JOG, while
the last fiscal year the receipts were
S1S3, $50 ,005, with deficit of $685.
2S2. He believes that by 1917 the re-
ceipts win be over $3500OO,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

Flowers are beautiful when used In
the armholes OF evening dresses, anS
this year roses, violets and forget-me-
nots are having things their own way.
The flowers make pretty finish to 8
sleeve.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

II the doorway 70 pantry or closet
has no door hang window shade In
the aperture. 1t can be raised or low
cred at viii, and viii prove great
convenience.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
Asleen.

why didE't you knock ct that mans
doors" asked Fate.
Il did replied Fortune. hut he
was too busy snoring to pun the latch
string
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
an Audarinnx rhirf.

Policeman. that -ufian took my
wife's arm"
"All right. sir: we'H search him at
the station Punch
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

AR De Jones said was a perfect
picture" said the first dear girl.
Yes rejoined dear girl No >. He
asked me If your maid wasn't pro-
fesSional painter
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

save the buckles and fasteners of
ole supporters and buy new elastic at
10 cents a yard This win make two
pair and save the price OF new sup
porters-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31
rhe Kftchen Floor.

Grease stains on a kitchen floor are
difficult to remove by ordinary means.
but they win generally come out with
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

One of the features Of the annual re-
port of Gen. f. G. Ainsworth, adjutant
general of the United States Army,
which has called forth no little COM
ment throughout the country, is the
statement that if present conditions
continue there will be nothing for the
government to do to secure men for
the military service but to materially
increase the pay of enlisted men or re-
sort to CONSUMPTION. The report shows
that the deficiency below the author
lied strength of the army on Oct. Is,
1906, was S,046. while in October, 1907,
it was 20,535. Among the reasons CIV
en- for this falling off is the strong
competition which the government
encounters from private employers.
who offer higher pay and more attract
i've conditions.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

The opening of proposals for the $780,
100000 of Panama canal bonds showed
that the amount bad been subscribed
several times over, and that good fig
ure, web above the market price, would
be realized for the securities. While
the official figures were not obtainable,
it was thought that the average price
lotment of the bonds will be at the dis
erection of the Secretary of the Treas
ury.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31


The annual report of the Isthmian
Canal Commission, recently made pub
lie, shows expenditures up to date Of
$4S, 2S5,SS037, and indicates crafty
ing progress in the work. On June 80,
1907, the total force of skilled and I'M
skilled laborers was 29,446, an increase
of 10000 over the previous year. The
death rate among employees for sever
al years past shows a marked improve
ment in health conditions, mainly due
to sanitation, better housing facilities
and better food supplies. The report
strongly recommends the continuation
of the work by the National Govern
ment direct and not through n con-
tractor or syndicate of contractors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

Bids to the amount of $25,000,000 OF
the recent offering of Panama canal
bonds have 5een accepted by Secretary
Cortelyou at an average price Of 1903,
and nearly al oe the accepted bids are
from national banks which were in
position to take out additional circula-
ton at once. 1t vas thought that the
5 per cent certificates would not exceed
$15,000,0Ge. The Secretary says that
the Improvement justifies him In limit
ing both the new issues.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

At the direction Of the President a
special commission, consisting OF Law
renee O'Murray, Assistant Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor; Herbert Knox
Smith, commissioner of corporations,
and Charles p. Neill, United States la
Dor commissioner, started for Goldfield,
New, to investigate the labor conditions
at that place and to determine whether
there is necessity for the presence Of
tie United States troops recently or
dered there at the request Of Cor.
Sparks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

Rear Admiral NJ f. Mason, chief OF
the Bureau Of Ordnance of the Navy
Department, In his annual report
strongly urges legislation that will au-
thorize the department to purchase
ordnance, projectiles, powder and tor
pedoes in limited quantities abroad,
such material TO be admitted free OF
duty. This recommendation is based
on the statement that the domestic
manufacturers are unable TO supply
these -rticles within a reasonable time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

Despite denials on the part of gov
eminent officials, there is a persistent
report that the United States Govern
ment has purchased from the Wright
Bros. the control of their heavier
than air" flying machine. The Wrights
have been in Europe for some time,
and it was generally supposed that
they were negotiating for the sale of
their machine to foreign governments.
Much secrecy is thrown about the sub
ject, but it is apparent that the gov
eminent is interesting itself deeply In
the problem Of air navigation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

The cash balance In the treasury has
beer reduced to about $17,0O0,O0O by
the distribution Of funds among ma
tional banks during the recent crisis,
and the officials have decided to cut
down the amount of the balances stand
ing TO the credit Of disbursing officers
Thus, by simple act Of bookkeeping,
the available cash is Increased for the
time being by many millions of dollars.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-12-31

AS an indication Of a desire on the
part Of Congress to deal promptly with
the currency question. Speaker Cannon
departed from precedent In naming The
House committee on banking and cur
rency in the opening hours Of the ses-
sion. instead Of waiting until after the
Christmas recess. Fowler Of New Jer-
sey, who recently criticised Secretary
Cortelyou for what he termed his lin
efficient efforts to relieve the financial
situation was reappoinlsd chairman.
The committee is expected to organize
at once
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
BORAH AND BOURNE.

When the free silver enthusiasm
held the west in rapturous embrace,
as It were, both oregon and Idaho
had a number of prominent republi-
cans who were lied astray" by its
enticements.
They simply followed off after an
alluring public sentiment, as a hun
cry pup follows the scent of frying
hot cakes to the kitchen door. But
because these men followed this en-
ticing public sentiment, this demo-
cratic allurement, this very brew OF
the devil, they were reviled by their
brethren, cast out Of party councils,
branded as deserters and placarded as
unsafe.
But in a free country, and espec-
tally a big country like the west
strange things happen in politics, and
today Oregon and Idaho are repre-
sented in the United States senate by
men who followed off this ignus
fatuus.
Both Bourne and Borah, now re-
publican United States senators, were
Bryan men but a short time ago.
Have they changed? Have they re
formed?" No, the country has re-
formed and has come to the stand
ards of Bourne and Borah.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
THE INDIANS IN RHYME.

A poetical correspondent of the
Buffalo Enquirer sent in the follow
ing clipping-referring to the Car
Isle Indian team which recently
played Syracuse in that city:
I'd like to know the reason why the
Red Men take such names
AS Arrha-Wanna-R a-Rush-the-Can and
Jerry y-Eat-the-F'lames;
While reading in the paper bout the
Carlisle football team
/ came across one Throw-the-Bul and
Engine-Full-of
And Big Chief Rats-in-Belfry and
Afraid-of- -Motor-Car.
And john -Bite-G -Great-B Holes-in-
Cheese and also Morning Star.
And e-Squaw-M Make-Lemon-P, y
and Lil-Afraid-of-Rat,
And Johnny-Look-Like-H Heap Big
Crowd Because He Isl So-Fat
Please tell me why tits thus, kind sir
(Long live Chief Holy-Smoke)-
o, why do Red Men take such names
must they have their little joke ?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
AN ECONOMICAL MAN.

He lived on thirteen cents a day,
Ten cents for milk and crackers,
one cent for dissipation gay,
And two cents for tobacco.
And II he wished an extra dish,
He'd take his pole and catch fish.
And II his stomach raised war
'Gainst his penurious habit.
He'd go and kill woodchuck, or
AsSassinate a rabbit;
And thus he'd live In sweet content
on food that never cost a cent
And that he might lay up In bank
The proceeds OF his labor.
He'd happened round at meals, the
crankl
And dine upon his neighbor!
And then he'd eat enough to last
Until another day had passed.
He bought no pantaloons nor vest,
Nor rich, expensive jacket;
He had one suit-his pas bequest-
He thought would "stand the rack
et."
He patched 1t thirty years, tbs true,
And then declared twas good as new.
He owned but one suit to his back,
And minus cuffs and collars.
He died. and left his nephew Jack
Nine hundred thousand dollars!
And Jack, he run this fortune
through,
And only took a year or two.
S. w. Foss.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22

the stability OF the financial institu-
tions. They have in every way sought
to minimize the effects Of suspended
banks and money hiding.
They have with an exalted purpose
and fine loyalty to the people and the
republic fought In the breach to
quiet the fears and dlscredit the ru'
mors so mischievous to the money
situation.
1t has been and is within the pow
er OF the press to turn business into
bedlam and banks into wrecks, but
there is not one newspaper but has
exerted every power and influence
that it could WELD in an exactly OPP
posite direction.
The sequel ought to be evidence
that 1t is time for the gid-gloved
smart ones who arrogate to. them
selves superior aesthetics and pretend
to scent yellow" in all things jour
nalstic to stop and inquire which 1t
is. after all, that is really yellow"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
THE sLUGs GOT MIXED.

The local paper in a Mississippi
town recently had occasion to de-
scribe a wedding. On the same day
an article was written concerning two
impudent tramps who had visited the
town. The new boy in the office
managed to get the slugs mixed, with
the following results:
The bride entered at the right es-
corted by her brother, who knocked
at the door demanding something to
eat. She was beautifully gowned in
gray travelling costume. The groom
wore the conventional suit for such
affairs, a ragged brown corduroy suit,
soiled shirt and a battered derby
hat and was accompanied by fierce
looking bull dog. Both were dirty
and unkempt. They left town in a
slde-door sleeper of a local freight
train, followed by showers of rice,
old shoes and good wishes If they
should be caught here they are like
ly to be roughly handled by indig-
nant citizens
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
REAL CHURCH UNION.

The East Oregonian is delighted to
see plans for a union meeting Of all
the churches in Pendleton developing.
This is the true spirit of religion. Ma
ture recognizes no creeds, no sects, no
divisions. Humanity is one. Frater-
nifty, friendship, fidelity virtue, sim
cerity, honesty are the same the world
over.
Nature is the great, gentle mother
of all. She cares not a whit for de-
nominatlonal quibbling, for selfish
beliefs. intolerant egotlsm. She is a
mother of love and gentleness and
mercy. She is satisfied if the hu-
man is earnest, true, faithful to the
best light within its grasp.
The true spirit of worship is weak
ened by divisions, dissipated by
struggles over unimportant things
The one great central idea of all wor-
ship should be to be grateful and pro-
gressive and sincere; to find in ma
ture and in the human being the tru-
est expression OF the divine.
The human family is one house
hold. There should be no divisions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
ALABAMA "DRY."

Alabama, the most strictly South
ern" OF the southern states, will be
without saloons after January l,
1909. The senate of the state legis-
lature passed the prohibition bill with
only two dissenting votes out Of
membership of "a, and It is said the
house will pass the bill without
protest.
It seems incredible to believe 1t.
The south has always used liquor II
has been placed upon the tables In
southern homes; the professional
classes, the arlstocratlc classes, the
well-to-do, have all made free use OF
the mint julep, the "toddy," the whis-
key punch. No southern cellar was
complete without its store Of good
LIQUOR. no southern function could
end without it, no reunion of old
pioneers has been complete without
the refreshing spirit of the julep.
It was the governor of South Car
olina who said to the governor OF
North Carolina: TITS a long time
between drinks"
But the spirit of the south is chang
mig. Two-thlrds of the population of
that great section is now living under
either direct prohibition or local OPP
ton, and total prohibitory laws are
soon to be passed in every southern
state.
By taking liquor away from the
negroes one of their greatest foes will
be removed and It is the desire to
improve the conditions OF the colored
race. a desire to make them more
safe, intelligent and industrious that
has largely actuated the southern
states to adopt prohibition.
But prohibition is increasing in the
north at the same rate. Here 1t Is
the desire to rid politics and society
of the evil influences of the saloon
that is actuating northern people to
vote for prohibition. The prohibition
that is now being adopted Is not the
temporary spasm Of the agitator. but
It comes from the solid citizenship OF
the country and when once adopted
will have come to stay.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
LITTLE NOISE, MANY APPLES.

Umatilla county may not be max
ing as much noise as Hood River,
North Yakima or Medford, concern
ing her apple crop, but she is ship
ping out some of the finest fruit to
be found on the market.
In the East Oregonian items from
Athena, Weston, Milton, Freewater
and Echo, fine shipments of apples
are recorded every few days. From
the wheat belt of Athena several car
loads have been sent out this fall
much to the surprise of many people
who thought they knew that country
perfectly well.
This industry is gradually taking
first place in many sections Of the
county and there is no reason why
we cannot rival Hood River as an
apple shipping district within a few
years.
Sunshine, good soil, favorable cli-
mate, excellent transportation facili-
ties. increasing markets and cannery
facilities all combine to make this
an ideal apple district.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
PEOPLE ARE TO BLAME.

Every time a little furry in fl
nancial circles like the present one
strikes the country and puts a few
tottering trust companies out of busi-
ness, there are people ready to de-
clare and believe the governmentary
system is entirely to blame.
Even now the government is being
blamed for the failures, and were 1t
not that the next presidential elec-
tion is a year ahead, 1t is altogether
probable the republican party would
go down to defeat under the skillful
manipulation of a man like Bryan.
And all the time the panics are the
fault of the people themselves. They
are unable to stand SO much pros
perlty--Prineville Review.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
WHITE HOUSE wHITEwAsH.

To make the whitewash which has
been used for more than 80 years in
the White House at Washington and
on the lighthouses maintained by the
government along the coasts, take a
half bushel Of unslaked lime, slake
It with boiling water, cover during the
process to keep In steam, strain the
liquid through a fine sieve or strain
er, and add to It a peck of salt, pre-
viously dissolved In warm water;
three pounds Of ground rice boiled
to thin paste and stirred in while
hot; half pound Spanish whiting
and one pound of glue, previously dis
solved by soaking in water, and then
hanging over in a small pot hung In
larger one filled with water. Add
five gallons Of hot water to the mix
ture, stir we'll and let 1t stand few
days covered. 1t should be applied
hot, for which purpose It can be kept
In a portable furnace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
JUDGE LANDS A YOUNG MAN.

Wednesday was Kenesaw Mountain
Landis' 41st birthday. Judge Lands.
of the United States district court for
the northern district of Illinois, who
imposed the enormous fine on the
Standard oil company, was born
near Millvllle, O., November 20, 1866.
His boyhood was spent in Logansport,
Ind, where he carried papers and
afterward worked as reporter He
was official stenographer for the cir
cult court OF Lake county, Indiana,
from 1888 to 1885. and secured a
certificate of admission to the lndi-
ana bar. In pursuance of his legal
ambition he went to Chicago and In
1890 graduated from the Union Col
lege of Law In that city. After he
had practiced year or so he was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
A REBUKE TO "SMART ALECKS.'

The Oregon Daily Journal delivers
a singing rebuke to the smart
alecks" Of finance who, while part
ing their hair and their names In the
middle, have censured newspapers
which have told the truth about ras-
callty and grafters in the past. Some
OF these same "smart alecks" are now
largely involved in the banks and
trust companies which have failed,
while speculating with their deposit
ors money. The Journal says:
The Smart aleck," along with the
others, has his day. There are many
OF him. He thinks he shines most
when he stigmatlzes a decent news
paper as a yellow" journal.
He is often a yellow" financier a
yellow" citizen, or yellow" moral
1y. Not infrequently he is all three.
The present emergency in financial
way recalls the difference between
him and the newspapers he character
lies in his high and mighty style as
yellow"
No influence has more doggedly
striven in the past weeks Of uncer-
tainty to save the country from the
embrace Of panic than have the news-
papers. Editorially and in their news
columns they have striyen to allay
unreasonable fright which is a pri-
NAL factor in the money disturbance
They have. one and all, pleaded
with the public to have confidence ir
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22
COMFORT AT HOME.

A comfortable house, surrounded
with we'll kept lawn, shrubs and flow
ers, and a kitchen garden with
abundance of vegetables and small
fruits are essential for economical
and comfortable living, Such sur
roundings tone up the land, stimulate
a mans ambition, make him enjoy
and appreciate his home, inspire him
with zest In his business and help
him to secure success. The influence
and importance OF such surroundings
are too little considered and appre-
ciated.-Pacific Homestead.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22

A self-conscious young clergyman
was supplying the pulpit OF a
country church. After the service he
asked a deacon what he thought OF
this mornings effort"
WAL" answered the old man,
slowly. 1T reminded me OF Sim Peck's
first deer hunt when he was green.
He followed the deers tracks all
right, but he followed 'em all day In
the wrong direction"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22

appointed private secretary to Walter
Q. Gresham, then secretary OF state
in the cabinet OF President Cleveland,
When Secretary Gresham died Judge
lands returned to Chicago. re-snter-
ed the practice OF law and toOk some
interest in politics. In 1908 came
his appointment to the federal bench
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22

Young Scads-I don't want to go
to college, dad.
Old Scads-You'll have to, my boy,
because you can't afford to neglect
It. I had to give a college a million
last year in order to get my degree.
Puck.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-22

Owing to the overcrowded condi-
tions Of our columns, a number Of
births and deaths have been unavoid-
ably postponed this week.-EX-
change.