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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

Tie other day in the United Gates
senate occurred this brief dialogue:
Senator Bailey-How far would you
go in making the tariff bill in the in
terest of the American manufacturer?
Senator Aldrich-To the limit.
Senator Bailey-If in your opinion
the American manufacturer would be
better off with a 800 per cent duty
would you favor such rate?
Senator Aldrich-I would. And ii
necessary to go beyond that figure, ]
would be in favor of that
In the hgn- of his quoted remarks
can there be any doubt in the mind OF
any reasonable human being that Mel.
son Wilmarth Aldrich is absolutely un.
fit to be permitted any voice in tariff
revision. much less sole reviser? His
doctrine is protection gone clean crazy
Every sane political economist
from Adam Smith or John Stuart Mill
down TO the present school, defines
protection" as the difference between
the cost of production at home and
abroad plus reasonable profits to home
manufacturers.
We developed, in this republics eco
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
The Nations Wsr BIn.

For the financial year beginning
July l of this year Congress has ap-
propriated 81 4,0I4.2ss. Heads OF
departments are now engaged on the
compilation Of estimates for the year
beginning July 1. 1910, and already
they have discovered that It viii be
impossible to get inside the billion
mark.
OF this huge sum more than one
half is required for pensions, army
and navy. and Notifications. The ap-
propriations for the year beginning
July / for these purposes amount to
1876, 742. 900.
President Taft's plan to construct a
couple OF Dreadnoughts viii add some
$40. 000, 900 to next yesfs naval ex-
penses Every one Of tie sixteen bat
tieships sent around tNe world 70
smuse Mr.. Roosevelt came aome un-
seaworthy. Plates have been loosened
and machinery put out Of kilter. The
bin for reconstructing them viii be
not less than s10,0o0.000
The United States has twenty-five
times as many people to-day as it had
IN 1900. Wet. although there is much
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

downward" kind-has to run a three
fold gauntlet
First, 1t has to take its chances In
the Payne bill with a lot of upward"
schedule provisions. Secondly. 1t has
to stand the merciless cross fire of the
United States Senate, where there is
10 closure, and where every protect
ed" interest will make its last stand.
And, thirdly. it must wait upon the
action of President Taft
The Presidents attitude, in fact,
looms larger in import as the two
monstrate their slavery to certain
protected" interests. Mr.. Taft may
either allow a mangled burlesque of
a downward" revision bill to become
law or he may send 1t back to Con-
gress with a veto message that will
stir the hearts of American consum-
ers. In short. the legislative branch
of government has certain well-de-
fined limitations when the administra-
tive branch gets into action.
WlluOub dhdAg 1AIS llC AlOAlCn SUI
stitute tariff bill in detail. 1t is appar-
ent on the surface that 1t takes a
deliberate slap at the admins atoms
policies in tariff reform. For instance.
the inheritance tax, which Mr.. Taft
specifically favored In his late mes
SAGE to Congress. is left out by the
Senate entirely The Senate ranges
itself, as usual. on the side of the
wealthy Glasses" who want no inheri-
lance tax Likewise, the Aldrich sub
stitute bill merely dresses up the old
Dingley protective" schedules on most
articles in minor detail II is en-
phatically a 'standpat" bill
Thus we come to the expected and
Inevitable parting of the ways. The
American people demanded down
ward" tariff revision The Senate,
speaking through Aldrich and his New
England cronies, tells the American
people they must take what the Sen
ate. In its wisdom. pleases to give
them.
Mr.. Taft owes his election mainly
to that considerable army of independ-
ent voters who believed in the genuine
ness of ais pledge 70 give the country
downward tariff revision
These supporters Of Taft are not
now looking TO a trust ridden Senate
for relief from the robber trusts. But
they do expect Mr.. Taft to keep his
pledge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
Wisconsin
Legislature
Pass Univer.itv Act


After explanation by Senator George
B. Hudnall, chairman of the Joint
claims committee of the University of
Wisconsin appropriation bill, the Sen
ate ordered the measure engrossed and
thus brought nearer an end the long
fight over the amosnt of funds to be
given the States greatest educational
institution. The bill as advanced did
not include the provisions for the uni,
versity extension division. This mat.
ter, which is of special interest to Mil.
waukee manufacturers, win be taken
up later and separate bin introduced.
1t is expected that with the disposal
of the binder Irvine plant mix-up the
wide demand for liberal appropria-
tion for this work will be listened to
and needed. The omnibus appropria.
ton bill gives to the university the
2-7 mills tax, which amounts approx,
mately to $7OS,000 with an advance of
about 10 per cent year Added to
this is an appropriation of $200,00
a year for seven years. Other special
matters are incorporated in the bill
and it is said that if the bill goes
through as it now stands there will be
no complaint.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

nothing to do but open the parcels, and
she chose that which she knew was adj
dressed In Hudson's writing.
Its contents proved to be pin with q
nugget for a head. which she had admired
one day when he was wearing 1t.
"Oh, but this is too good. I CAN'T
take this" she said, distressed.
PLEASE do" he urged; and as she
looked into his honest face, pink with
shyness, she yielded, thanking him grace
fully. Then came the second package
and, do what she would, her fingers
would bungle a bit over it.
The wrapping disclosed an old seal
with arms engraved upon an amethyst.
She let 1t lie upon her open palm and
turned toward Stewart.
Charlie Hudson had fed, and they were
practically alone, under shelter Of q
noisy chorus at the piano.
'Is this yoursT she asked.
''No; 1t Is yours. II you win accept it.
You don't mind, do your And In spite
of his GOODNESS. there was a touch Of
anxiety in his tone.
II suppose that my keeping 1t settles
the question: she asked In the same
dull. lifeless fashion.
He stared, puzzled; then spoke warm
ly. mo. Why, do you suppose that /
should try to entrap you in that way? |
had promised you only to ask for further
discussion. Cannot l give you a trife
like that as sign of friendship, just as
Hudson has done?"
Il suppose So" she said slowly But
these are the family arms, are they not
l could not take 1t without being in some
measure pledged"
We'll, then, will you let it pledge you?
l ask nothing BETTER" he said, leaning
forward.
Il suppose 1t might as well be now as
any other time. What does it tnatter?'
she said, YEARLY.
ITO he continual
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
CHAPTER "

But Charlie Hudson had begun to
hdget and exchange mysterious whispers
with the head steward, who presently
went and whispered to the Captain, who
spoke up:
ladies and gentlemen. our Christmas
dinner being happily ended. we will now
adjourn to the other table where the
Christmas tree, arranged by the kind ex-
ertions of few of our passengers, is
awaiting u.s."
There was a general move towards the
center on the saloon, where, on a stand
under the skylight, the tree shone re-
splendent from an electric light above.
Rosina had condescended. with porten-
tious gravity, to carry round the cap
tain's cap, from which the duplicate num-
bers were TO be drawn.
The fun began with the captain, who
drew first. being handed dainty little
ivory powder-puf box with looking glass
top.
1t was quaint to see all the small be-
longings of travel that went to make up
those gifts. Penknives, pencil-cases, and
match-hoxes, together with any variety Of
novels, formed the greater part of the
masculine contribution; and from the
women were one or two dainty little boxes
and sachets. while Captain Kerr's card
board furniture and animals reigned alone
of their kind
Miss Thorne had. as she hougnt, tuck
cd herself in safely between the captain
and Charlie Hudson. but. as they were
both directing the fun, her refuge was
not a sure one.
Presently she felt. rather than saw.
that Stewart had slipped into the seat
which Hudson had vacated
did You see what I have drawnf" he
asked, holding out a little scented sachet
with her own initials in one corner.
YES; l saw Mr.. Hudson give it TO
you." she answered. dryly.
Charlie Hudson drew q tortoise-shell
hairpin Mrs. Hunter copy of Swim
burne's poems.
1T viii look smart on graadma's par
lor table" she said. contemplating the
bright cover with complacency.
Il woald like TO witness grandma's her
ror If she takes to studying il" Stewart
said in an aside 10 Miss Thorne.
Charlie Hudson even mustered up cour-
age to present a pair Of dolls to the sis
i TITS WIZ HANSStAC0 ~ AANNS~4>atc
| all the niinutiae of their composition. In
spite of the apparent incongruity of the
| objects drawn. Miss Thorne had doubts il
/ there were not some method in the
chance. especially when her number
brought her little silver Photograph case
| in which she had seen E picture on one
Of Capsain Kerr's children.
More was TO follow, though. for, as the
proceedings seemed to be drawing TO 3
4 close, and the revived bride was execut-
lug a piece of musical fireworks AZ the
| piano. Hudson came 20 her with two
| small white packets In his hand
These are directed gifts" he said
handing them to hes.
Miss Thorne's heart sank. Sis looked
round. but the Captain had gone over e
the piano Mr.. Stewart sat beside her
and Hudson stood looking On She hat
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
New Com mittee. to he Named.

In the State Senate Wednesday the
chief feature was the passage of the
Donald resolution directing the Lieu.
tenant Governor to name a committee
TO make up the lists of upper house
members to serve on the special com.
mittees which will sit during the sum
mer and fall and report to the special
session in January. The resolution
passed after prolonged debate by a
vote of Is to II and Lieutenant Gov.
ernor Strange appointed Senators
Morris, Bodenstaab and Randolph.
These three Senators will choose the
Senators to serve on the special com
mittees on income tax, industrial in
surance, waterways and banking laws.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

and the lower house so far resents this
domination that 1t has refused to pass
appropriation bills.
This is an unfortunate situation, but
1t appears to be rather natural re.
suit of the kind of altruistic effort We
have been making in Porto Rico We
have attempted to elevate the inhabit-
ants of that beautiful tropical island
to higher plane Of self-government,
but we have been afraid to make a
real, whole-hearted experiment. so our
well-meant, but possibly badly direct
ed. plans seem to be making out a
disagreeable failure
The Legislature of Porto Rico hav.
ing adjourned without making the ex.
pected appropriations for support of
the Insular Government, President
Taft now proposes an amendments to
the laws we have established for the
island so as to make the necessary ap-
preparations down there work auto.
matically when necessary. He asks
that the previous appropriations stand
as a new grant when new bills are not
passed. Under the system we have
tried TO make the Porto Ricans appre-
ciate, our paternalistic benevolence
has resulted only in an anarchistic
condition OF finance and public affairs.
The lesson of it seems to be that
the laws and institutions of one people
cannot no SuccaSSf11lIv erafted unoo
another people of wholly different
character and temperament. This is
bad enough, but there is always dan.
ger that our efforts to guarantee or
derby governments among the Fill.
pinos and Porto Ricans will eventually
damage our own Institutions more
than we help theirs. Which would be
a great deal worse.-St. Louis Re.
Dublic
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
More Good Roads BiIIs.

Two new good roads bills were intro
duced in the Assembly by Assembly
men Biehler and Ingram. The two
bills viii aid materiah in delaying
the whole subject Of gool. roads to a
point where there viii be no real leg
islation before the special session or
even later. There now are five good
road bills to be considered. One is in
the Senate. this being the work u
Senator Browne The Browne BIZ; has
the approval OF the university and
State experts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
phrslcIanu At washIngton.

The twenty-fourth annual eonven.
ton of the American Association Of
Physicians has been held at Washing
ton. Dr. Vaughan. of Ann Arbor.
Mich, president Of the association,
made an address upon THE Physical
Basis Of Life" ia which he attacked
the Emmanuel movement and other
mind cure cults. which he said had
aever had scientific support or led to
the discovery u a single scientific
fact. He ridicules the idea that the
brain or mind controlled the body and
that II was superior 10 matter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

nomic struggle following the civil war,
from a tariff for revenue basis to a
protective tariff basis. Now, scarce
ly more than forty years later, we are
pushing protective" tariff aside In ia
vor of 4 tariff for the special benefit
of robber trusts.
If that seems a strong statement,
Aldrich tariff bill that go beyond the
true principle of protection" Aid
rich and his allies are probably the
least scientific of any tariff trainers in
American history. They boldly and
arrogantly attempt to levy taxes upon
American consumers for the benefit of
manufacturers who have long since
ceased to need tariff protection.
The essence of tariff protection" Is
its inherently temporary nature. Real
political economists are unanimous in
declaring that protection" is some
thing to be ended as soon as possible.
1t lays burdens on home consumers
that should be removed the moment an
industry is on its own financial feet.
As nations industrialism grows pros
porous, the protective" tariff crutches
should be thrown aside In favor of a
simple tariff for revenue.
Aldrich and his high tariff allies
In the Senate merely work the pro
lection" fetish in the interest of East
ern trusts Their policy is one of
trickery and deceit Critics within
their own party ranks. like Dolliver of
iowa, have convicted them of juggling
schedules. not to increase government
revenues. but to line the pockets of
manufacturers.
Ordinary Americans are heartily
tired of being robbed under the guise
of protective" tariff They have
abandoned hope of relief from SEN
ate dominated by crafty tools of the
trusts.
To President Taft who was elected
under a distinct pledge to lower tariff
duties. the hopes of American consum-
ers turn.-Chicago Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
Choosing superintendents.

No change is to be made by this
Legislature in the method of selecting
county superintendent Of schools,
despite the plea of Assemblyman Vie.
bahn for his bill, which provided for
the creation of county boards of edu-
cation for the election of county super
intenGents. The bill was overwhelm-
ingly defeated by the Assembly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

When the Copenhagen city corpora.
ton met last week. for tive first time
since the election, no less than seven
women took their seats in the body az
pcity mothers" along With the city
fathers. The men calamity escorted
the women 20 their places.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

less danger of attack now than there
was when we were a new country a
century ago, we are spending two hun
dred and twenty times as much for
armament as we did when the danger
was greatest.
There is little doubt that by agree
ment among the world powers the
Philippines and Panama canal zone
could be declared neutral territory for.
ever, whereupon our naval establish.
ment might be very materially re-
duced. We have no merchant marine
to protect, even those ships owned by
Americans flying foreign flags because
of our idiotie laws
Yet we are the rocrth war power
of the world to-day, AMI our annual
war bill is greater than that of any
other nation in the world Economy
is necessary at Washington, and in no
department Is economy easier than In
army or navy. Every sensible Ameri-
can will approve a substantial reduc.
ton in this unnecessary burden.
The Last Word witt Taft.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
The smsn Brother Again

1t was the first warm night of
springtime and they sat out In the
park under the stars Suddenly there
was the sound of a swapping twig In
the tree near them.
Dear me, George" she whispered.
What kind of q tree Is that?"
George looked up and discovered a
pair of jGvenile eyes peering through
the branches.
HIM" he muttered sheeplshiy
Looks to me like a rubber tree"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

The Assembly has put the Berner
indeterminate franchise bill to death.
This is the bill that caused more or
less of a furore in committee and 9th
erStse. II provided that all franchises
of puslie service corporations now I'M
DER the Jurisdiction of the rate com
mission, should be made indetermin-
ate
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
Something to Explain.

Gentlemen shouted the drummer
in the hotel lobby. there are more
men pushing the products Of my fac
tory than any other house In the
world"
And what are you selling?" ven
tured the timid listener
Automobiles. sir: automobiles
Harvard Lampoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
rnrto Rico.. Inrrntttude.

1t is one OF the disappointments Of
our new paternalistic imperialism that
our wards Of Porto Rico do not appre-
ciate the self-government we have
given them sufficiently to supply the
money for its support It is feared.
however, that we shall never reach
the end of such disappointments so
long as we hold them in leading
strings and insist on dividing the
authority in making disbursements
The upper branch Of the Porto Rico
Legislature. known as the Executive
Council. includes in its membership
certain officers OF the government who
ar. appointed - the President Of the
United Stairs. These ex-0fhcio mem
be7s dominate the Executive Council.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
Knnekfnx Huhhx.

My husband thinks he Is very eco
nomical-" said the bIueeyed woman
He saves everything. One drawer OF
his desk is devoted to time tables, and
he has some that are three years old"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

At Savannah, Monday, the nve de-
PENDANTS in the turpent!Ie trust case
Nash. Shelter. Myers, Boardman
and MIIler--were found guilty Of con
sDlracy In restraint OF trade.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
Lrrenre.sible Tkrin connict.

The Republic can't resist the temp
there is the glimmeripg of great
truth behind the warning Dolliver, Of
Iowa, gave his party in the Senate II
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
Disappointing.

The Bachelor-Here's a magazine
poet who likens hope" to "a fair wo-
man."
The Benedict-Huh. No wonder; it
/ is 80 disappointing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

The Assembly committee on State
.Snairs reported in for indefinite post
poSement the Chapple high license bill
providing for a commission for the rev
ocatioC Of licenses. with committee
amendment stating in detail the exist
Ing liquor laws
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

The Whitman bill to erect monu-
ment 70 Henry Dodge. first territorial
Governor and United States Senator
al DodgeyilIe. has been recommended
for passage and sent to the committee
on claims
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
PIea.tr.

The renter--Say. mat furnace keeps
throwing out ,yas al the time!
The agent-Well what do you want
electric lighte- Cleveland Leader.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01
Lie for Kidnapers.

The Legislature has finally approved
the bill to make kidnapping an offense
punishable by life imprisonment, the
same as murder.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

He-Do you think tonight would
be a good time TO ask your father?
She-I think so; he's laid up with
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

BY a vote OF IS to the Assembly
passed the Fairchild bill. which praeti.
cally places all trust companies under
the banking law, taxing them as banks
are taxed to-day. with certain minor
limitations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

Life Is learning. suffering. loving
and the greatest OF these Is loving
Ellen Key.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

sThe cost OF London's water supply
to the consumers is represented BIZ Il
teen tons Of gold.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

Blessed Is he who dndeth q trus
friend.-Bible-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-06-01

The Last Word WITH Taft.
Tariff revision, such as American
clamor for-that is, the
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-17
NO SECRET DIVORCES HERE,
RAYMOND REFEREE SAYS.
Ex-Judge Van Syckel Declares
PAPERS Are Never Sealed.

TRENTON, Nov. 17.-Former Judge
Bennett Van Syckel. the special mas
ter in chancery who recommended a
divorce for Mrs. Thomas L. Raymond,
daughter of Chief Justice William S.
Gummere, from her husband, the first
assistant prosecutor of Essex county,
wal asked today the reasons which
prompted publicity in these divorce pro-
c~eedings. Judge Van Syckel said:
"Al divorce proceedings in New Jer-
sey are public, and, therefore, the docu-
-ments are open to all. 1 nave never
known a divorce case to be sealed in
New Jersey.
II believe the principle of publicity is
right in these matters. In this State
it is a matter of statute, though I be-
lieve the chancellor could seal the
papers in a case if he 50 desired, but ii
is never done.
"When the Raymond case reached m
hands l did exactly the same with il
as with scores of others I have handled
There was no secrecy whatever. ]
drew my conclusions from the evidence
n submitted them to the chancellor
recommending g. divorce for Mrs. Ray
mond. / believe. the decree will bt
granted shortly, although that matter
is now in the hands of the chancellor.
ut Is manifestly unfair. to my mind
to ave divorce. matters withheld II
some cases and not in others. Uni
formity should be observed and M
favors shown"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-17
BORDENTOWN'S CARNEGIE
MEDAL WINNER TO MARRY.
Ralph H. Reeder to Wed Miss
Emile Reese.

BORDENTOWN. Nov. 17.-one of the
Carnegie medal winners. Ralph H.
Reeder, Of this city. will be married
November "a. His bride-to-be. Miss
Emile Adams Reese, a stepdaughter Of
Major Thomas Durland Landon. prtn-
cipal of the Bordentown Military Acad-
envy, is one of the most popular girls
in the borough.
Last summer while Miss Bessie l..
Lewis and Miss Katharine M. Cain
were bathing along the shores of the
Delaware river they were caught in
the current and carried u into the
stream. Reeder went in after them n
succeeded in getting them to shallow
water. His heroism was recognized by
the Carnegie commission and he was
awarded a medal
Many invitations have been sent ous
for the wedding, which will be SOL
emnized by the Rev. Harry st. Clair
Hathaway, in Christ Church. A recep-
ton will be held at the home OF Major
and Mrs. Landon. and after the Wed
ding Journey the young folks VIII make
their home In their native town.