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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

lads and give each of them the law of
Moses-forty, save one"
This command was given to no unwill-
ing listeners; and in the twinkling of an
eye the SINNERS were stripped and fast
ened, by the halters of the party, to as
many apple trees as were necessary TO
furnish one to each of the gang. Swords
were quickly drawn, and fifty branches
cut from these were selected few of the
most supple of the twigs, and a willing
dragoon was soon found to WELD each of
the weapons. Captain Lawton gave the
word, and the uproar of Babel commenc-
ed in the orchard.
The hagellation was executed with
great neatness and dispatch. Lawton di
rected his men TO leave the SINNERS to
replace their own clothes and to mount
their horses.
"You see. my friend" said the captain
to the leader. II can cover you to some
purpose. when necessary. If we meet
often, you will be covered with scars,
which. if not very honorable, will at least
be merited."
The fellow made no reply. He was busy
with his musket, and Fastening his COM
RACES TO NHci, Dei0S
ready. they proceeded sullenly toward
some rocks at no great distance. The
moon was just rising. and the group of
dragons could easily be distinguished
where they had been left. Suddenly turn
ing. the whole gang levelled their pieces
and drew the triggers. The soldiers re-
turned their futile attempt with laugh
of derisiou the captain crying aloud:
All rascsls. ] knew you. anu have
taken away your fiints."
You should have taken away that in
my pouch. too" shouted the leader. fir
Ing his gun the next instant. The bullet
graxed the ear of Lawton, who laughed
as he shook his head, saying. "A miss
was as good as mile" One of the
dragons was the act of plunging his
spurs into his horse as the fellow fired.
The distance to .he rocks was but small,
yet the speed of the horse compelled the
leader TO abandon both money and mus
ket. to effect his escape. The soldier re
turned with his prizes. and offered them
to the acceptance of his captain, but Law
ton rejected them, telling the man to re-
tain them himself, until the rascal APP
peared in person ~ claim his property.
The patrol departed and the captain
slowly returned TO his quarters, with an
intention of retiring 10 rest.
Ito be coIltinued-)
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place in which to deposit his prisoner ur-
til the moment of his execution.
''You look as if you would meet death
like man, and 1 have brought you to
spot where you can TRANQUILITY arrange
your thoughts, and be quiet and undis-
durbed," said the sentinel.
IT'S fearful place to prepare for
the last change in," said Harvey, gazing
around his little prison with a vacant
eye.
why, for the matter of that" return
ed the veteran, ut can reckon but little,
in the last review, so that he finds them
fit TO pass the muster of another world.
There have been stirring times in this
country since the war began, and many
have been deprived of their rightful goods.
/ oftentimes find it ka~d to reconcile even
my lawful plumber to a tender con-
science"
These hands, said the peddler,
stretching forth his meager, bony fingers,
have spent years in toll, but not a
moment in pilfering."
1T is well that it is So" said the hon
est hearted soldier land, no doubt, you
now feel it great consolation. There
ARE Sktdl SINS, mat II a uldh S1h
keep his conscience clear Of why, by the
mercy of God, he may hope to pass mus
ter with the saints in heaven; they are
stealing, numbering and desertion.'
Thank God ~ said Birch, with fervor,
81 have never yet taken the life of
feEow-creature"
'As to killing a man IN lawful battle
that is no more than doing ones duty.
If the cause is wrong the sin of such a
deed, you know, falls on the nation, and
a man receives his punishment here with
the rest of the people; but numbering in
cold blood stands next to desertion as a
crime in the eye of God"
II never was a soldier, therefore never
could desert" said the peddle-, resting
his face on his hand in a melancholy at
titude.
II recommend you to say your prayers
and then to get some rest. There is no
hope of your being pardoned; for Colonel
Singleton has sent down the most posi-
tive orders to take your life whenever we
met you. No-no-nothing can save
you"
You say the truth" cried Birch. at
is now too late-I have destroyed my only
safeguard. Bue he will do my memoir
justice at least"
And who is hep
mo one" added Harvey, anxious to
say no more.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

en- physicians are teaching the doctors
Of the world advance methods in hos
pital work. But most striking of all,
in Finland-think of tin Finland -
nineteen women now occupy seats as
lawmakers in the Legislature Of that
duchy.
In point of fact, in its appreciation
and advance of women-great as that
advance has been-Ameriea Is In some
respects far behind women. This Is the
weman's age. In this new equation of
modern life is man to be the X-the
unknown quantity?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

Mrs. Roosevelt is an ardent admirer
of Rembrandt, and owns several prints
of the great Dutch master.
The Princess of Monaco is said TO
regard the gaming houses of her little
principally with the utmost disfayor.
Women are running some of the rural
free delivery routes in Oklahoma. Lulu
and Hattie Russell have charge of the
route to Mutual in that new State.
Miss Phelps, a philanthropic English
woman, introduced embroidery in 1856
among the women of Madeira as an
employment which did not conflict with
domestic duties. To-day about $4,000
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04
CHAPTER XII.

The officer to whose keeping Dunwoodie
committed the peddler transferred his
charge to the custody of the regular SER
geant of the guard. After admonishing
the non-commissioned guardian of Harvey
to omit no watchfulness in securing the
prisoner, the youth wrapped himself IN
his cloak, and stretched on bench before
a fire, soon found the repose ne needed.
A rude shed extended the whole length
of the rear of the building, and fror, CT
one Of its ends had been parttoned
small apartment, that was intended as
repository for many Of the lesser imple-
ments of husbandry and Betty's sleeping
form. second soldier, who was station
ed near the house TO protect the horses
of the officers. could command view of
the outside of the apartment; and, as it
was without window or outlet Of any
kind, excepting its door, the considerable
sergeant thought this the most BETTING
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

The student of esthetics testifies to
the trials and delights of her problem.
Her early question was, why do l
enjoy poetry or music?" There was
no one who could answer her query.
but she is slowly answering it for her
SELF and for the world. Meantime she
has the students excuse for doing a
thousand delightful things. She can
experiment with her own pleasure
whether she looks at a picture, hears
a concert, reads a novel, or makes a
voyage to japan.
The study of beauty and that Of so
GEOLOGY seem to offer special attrac-
lions for women. Out of their re-
searches In these lines may come not
only additions to the worlds scholar
ship, but also the alienation and en-
richment of ordinary human life
Youths Companion.
Government Dressmakfng School.
Vienna has always been famed for
its dresSmakers. Some women prefer
a gown from Vienna to one from Paris
even. And now the Austrian authori-
ties are taking steps to put the capital
on a higher pedestal in the world of
fashion. The head of the principal
school of dressmaking there has re-
ceived instructions from the Ministry
of Education to open special course
for the higher education in the art of
making gowns and all things that ap-
pertain to the clothing of women.
The tuition will be quite free, the
cost being borne by the Ministry of Ed
ucatioa. The course will embrace not
only measuring, cutting out, the draw
ing of patterns and those other subtler
matters which are the essence Of really
high-class dressmaking, but bookkeep-
ing. a knowledge of the trades, acts and
laws-everything. In fact, that is nee
essary to the managementtof a large
establishment And all that Is required
to secure this training is that the APP
pAcant shall have served a three years
apprenticeship. The lessons will be
given in the evening.
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the prices demanded and paid for these
two articles of feminine attire seem at
first hearing to be extortionate, at all
events they show that they are costly.
Furthermore. with a smart and becom-
ing waist and hat woman can be con-
fident that she gives the appearance OF
being we'll groomed. although she her
self may be conscious that the skirt OF
her gown is not equal to the rest of
her costume.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04
CHAPTER MI.

The SINNERS followed Captain Iawton
with alacrity toward the quarters occu-
pied by the troop of that gentleman
While in the presence of the major, the
leader of the gang Rad felt himself un-
der that restraint winch vice must ever
experience in the company of acknowledg-
ed virtue; but having left the house. he
at once conceived that he was under the
protection of a congenial spirit There
was a gravity in the manner of Lawton
that deceived most of those who did not
know him intimately. Drawing near his
conductor, the leader commenced a con-
tidential dialogue:
IT'S always well for man to know
his friends from his enemies. suppose
Major Dunwoodie has the good opinion of
Washington
There are some who think So"
MANY of the friends of Congress in
this county," the man proceeded, wish
the horse was led by some other officer /;
for my part, If | could only be covered
by troop now and then, / could do
many an important piece of service to
the cause"
Indeed such as what?"
For the matter of that, il could be
made as profitable to the officer as ii
would be 10 US who did it" said the Skin
ner. with look of the most significant
meaning why, near the royal lines,
even under the very guns of the heights,
might be good picking il we had force
TO guard us"
Il thought the refugees took all that
game 10 themselves"
They do little at il; but they are
obliged to be sparing among their own
people. have been down twice. under
an agreement with them: the first time
they acted with honor: but the second
they came upon us and drove us of, and
took the plumber 10 themselves"
That was a very dishonorable act. in
deed; wonder that an honorable man
will associate with such rascals.'
1T is necessary to have an under
standing with some Of them. or we might
be taken but a man without honor is
worse than a brute. Do you think Major
Dunwoodie is to be trustedg'
why. | do not believe Dunwoodie
would sell his command as Arneld wish
ed to do: neither do | think him exactly
trustworthy in a delicate business like
this of yours
That's Just my notion" reioined the
skinner, with self-approving manner.
By this time they had arrived al bet.
ter sort of farmhouse. The barns were
occupied by the men of the troop. whils
the horses were arranged under Ions
sheds. The latter were quietly eating
with saddles on their packs and bride
thrown on their necks. ready TO be bit
ted and mounted at the shortest warning
Lawton excused himself for a moment
and entered his ouarterk He soon re
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

The year 1907 doesn't start of
promisingly for the fire insurance
companies. January showed a total
fire loss of s24,O64, 900, in comparison
with s17,723, 800 in the SANG month
OF last year, while February's txenty-
eight days rolled up a loss Of $19,-
SIC, SEQ. as compared with s1S.24e, $50
for the corresponding four wees OF
1906 Thus the two months show
an Increased loss of 81 ,96S $50. as com
pared with the first two monras of
las4 year.-springfeld (Mass.) Union.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

The lintels OF the doors of a room
and the woodwork around the win
dows when enameled white or In pale
cclors frequently become marked with
the impression of finger tips. says wo-
mans Life. A piece OF flannel dip
ped In kerosene will efTectually remove
all traces but after rubbing the wood
work the surface should Se washed
with a clean cloth dipped In very hot
water, this being the only method Of
removing the smell of the oil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

The vogue Of brown and the desire
for footwear not black. yet shade
more dressy than the prevailing tan
color, account for the popularity of the
new brown feathers. These are made
up In all the pump and oxford styles,
but without any Of the mixture of odd
feathers In the same shoe which Is so
marked a feature In other colors
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

women are regularly employed in this
work at wages of from 10 to so cents
day.
The daughter of Grand Duke Peter
Nicolaivitch of Russia is IA years old.
She speaks Servian, italian and French,
and is thought to be the cleyerest royal
school girl in Europe.
Lii Lehman, the composer of THE
Persian Garden" is the granddaughter
of Robert Chambers, the Scotch pub
Usher. Her father was Rudolph Leh-
mann, portrait painter.
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ing beforehand, although woman does
not as general thing venture the first
time abroad alone. Most women go
ing for the first time take too much
baggage. and a steamer trunk and
satchel should be all with which one
is burdened. There are always so
many Americans on the other side that
it is dificult TO be really alone.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04
White Shoex-

White shoes of gid and canvas, ooze
leather and linen duck are to be as
much to the fore as they were last sea-
son. which is saying much. but they
will more often have touches Of con-
trastlng color In heels. bows and the
collar" trimmings that are smartly
worn
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04
Admiration.

~Rliggins IS always repeating what
his children say"
Yes / admire those children.
They are the only people | know of
who can make Bliggins keep quiet and
let some one else talk Washington
Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04
New Idea. a. Nesxwear.

Irish lace sets are extensively used
but the newest thing in lace is the file
% &c. Sometimes it is combined with
other laces and the figures are embroid-
cred in colored threads.
Tulle ruches are in vogue and they
are universally becoming. These come
in all colors, but all white seems to be
the favorite. Brown. black and smoke
come next, with some dark blue, light
blue and pink.
Ruches are also made of chiffon
shirred into all sorts of complicated
forms, but does not take so well as
tulle, having a fiat effect.
There are some novelties in tailored
stocks which are taking well. These
are In stitched taffeta silk with tab
fronts In plain and plaid effects.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

While there are 5000 women physi.
clans in this country there are only
500 dentists. This should be good
fell for a woman with a pull"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

1t Is ne uncommon thing In these
times OF progress for women to iravel
alone In foreign lands and It Is very
cay to get along with . Little coach
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

1t was not the heavens, but tbs cell
ing of the assembly hall which fell IN
Russia the other day, few hours be-
fore the Duma had assembled. Tie
accident was caused by loading the
rafters with too heavy ventilating ap-
paratus. The Duma itself is a good
yentiIating machine for the Russian I'M
rest. Let us hope that it may be heavy
enough only to break down Russiac
oppression.- Youths Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

Waists and hats play an ail-import-
ant part In the wardrobe of the fash
ionable woman Of to-day, and while
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

Some men refuse TO prosper. Give
them a good business. and they viii go
or End leave IL on busy days
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

London uses 10000 tons Of sugar an
uualIy for jam-making alone.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-04

stockholm has slot machines which
for a copper yield glass OF warm
milk.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-01
ROBERTS OPTIMISTIC.
Director of the Mint BeheUes Findn-
cial Signs 4rc Encouraging.
from The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington. Dec 31.-In a carefully prepared
analysis OF the financial outlook. Director George
z. Roberts of the United States Mint Bureau takes
an optimistic view Of the situation Although credit
is evidently expanded to its limit, he believes that
all the money market needs to bring 1t sodly to its
feet again is short respite from new undertak-
ings. Alaska, Nevada and Mexico are the most
promising of mineral wealth just at present
and the year closing will probably show a gold
output of between 500 100000 and s40ooo0o for the
whole world. In 1907 Mr.. Roberts estimates the
worlds output of yellow metal will be between
s450NOoO and s44o000OO We have plenty of gold
70 spare. Mr. Roberts SAYS II had currency
system under which paper could be issued TO ease
the pressure which periodically occurs
The following is Director Robertss analysis of the
monetary outlook. with a brief review of the last
few months and glance ahead:
The worlds production of gold has continued In
the output was sS25, 600 900; two years ago, sS4S
been between sloS and si1o 900 The
largest addition in recent years has been made by
producng about 81 ooo month In the United
States Nevada and Alaska have made Increases
to and perhaps above si6o. 900 900 It will be the
rs time the states al % has coMerr eyef nd
Africa. gains and losses will probably ABOUT onset
ndusTT is ' S bY the scarcity of labor the
the importation of Chinese However, at the
there OF w be gain in @ " Of the
yield of 1906 Will probably do better than that
say. $40 000. 600 in the year.
With the new railroads building in Nevada. and
present activity in exploration and development,
Nevada is certain show very large increase in
1907 perhaps doubling the 1906 yield, which will be
around $l0.000000 or sl2Ooo,e1 Alaska promises
further gains in 1907 and Mexico is in shape TO do
better every year for some time TO come. II Is
expected that the Klondike. which has been on a
declining scale for several years, will hereafter do
better. as the result of dredging operations Au-
stralia, which Is large producer, has been losing
about s2 Oc0O00 year for three years. The world 8
output in 1907 may be expected 10 be between $500
0Oo.000 and $40 000,0G0
Ten years ago. in 1898. the worlds production Of
gold was about S2000J0oo0. The enlarged output
Since then has made notable change in the bank
Of all countries. and unQuestionably made
itself felt In the business world Here Is state
showing the holdings OF the principal banks
of issue and of such governments carry gold re
serves outside OF banks, on January l. 1896. and
January l, 1906:
New-York tribune., 1907-01-01
PRESIDENT HOME AGAIN
Special Train Reaches Washington
ahead of Schedule Time.

Washington, Dec. 31.-President and Mrs.
Roosevelt and their party returned here tonight
at o'clock, after their short soiourn at Pine
Knot, Mrs Roosevelt's country place. The spe-
cial train which they travelled was half an
hour ahead of the scheduled time One of the
Presidents aids met him at the depot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt and their son, Archie
were detained at the depot for five minutes
while the Secret Service men returned to the
private car Twilight to search for Archie's gun.
which he had left on board the train. The Pres
ident announced that in spite of the disagreeaole
weather he had enjoyed his outing very much
North Garden Va Dec. 31.-President ROose-
Welt and his party. who have been enjoying
few days outing at Mrs. ROosevelts country
home at Pine Knot. left here at "a o'clock this
afternoon in the private Pullman car twilight
over the Southern Railway, for Washington.
Charlottesville, Va, Dec. 31-The President
encountered to-day the spell of weather
he has ever experienced visit to his Vir-
ginia hunting lodge. drenching rain, which
began falling about midnight kept up most of
the morning making it look at one time as IL
all plans for hunt would have to be aban
doned About s o'clock. however. a messenger
was sent to Plain Dealing for 'Dick" Mcdaniel
Foxana and half hour later a start was made
for the roosting place of wild turkeys on Green
Mountain.
Three covered vehicles left North Garden at
noon for Pine Knot, and start for the station
made at o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-01
MARK TWAIN IN WHITE GREETS 1907
Humorist Celebrates Festival in Home with
Rollicking Entertainment.

Dressed in the suit of spotless white which at
tracted much attention in the streets OF Wash
nSton "A few weeks ago Mark Twain Samuel
Clemers) celebrated the birth Of the year last
night with few friends in his home. Fifth ave-
and 9th street.
This is the famous suit when I TO
interview the copyright committee OF Congress in
Washington" laid the humorist to several news
paper during the festivities. Yes I insist
that white is the best color for mems clothes. II
near insane they would appreciate
the fact
A three act enter tainment called champagne
the fee eture OF the evening. 1t closed with a
temperance lecture by Mr.. Clemens. The first act
a satire grand opera, in which and
woman with cracked voices screeched they sang
the high from various operatic selections.
This was the sham" The second act. which rep
resented the pain" had its only characters
nurse holding a screeching baby. In the last act
Mr.. Clemens appeared bound with a red ribbon
TO another man. and they labeled the ''Sia-
Twins"
While Mr. Clemens was lecturing and decryng
the evils of drink and begging his friends with
tears in his eyes not to touch, taste nor handle
strong drink his twin drinking bottle after
bottle of champagne. The liquor imbbed by Mark
Twan's twin entered his system and the lecture
closed with "Hic. hic''
THE election OF Mr.. Hughes Governor was
the result OF political convusion said Mr.. Glenn
ems after the entertainment. THE time may come
when they will have TO call upon me to become
Governor I the real man. 1 am sure 1 would
make a great Governor.