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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
For the Tnble C1oth.

Nothing is more provoking to the
careful housewife than to have per
fectly clean tablecloth literally bespat-
tered with gravy the first time 1t is
used.
Get large table napkin, one to
match the tablecloth. If possible, and
piece Of white oilcloth. cut an inch
shorter and an inch narrower than the
napkin.
dish viii stand cad spread the napkin
over 1t.
The gravy cannot penetrate through
the oilclotk, thus there is a consider
eble saving in the washbill.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
oooo1ooooo

4n imported tweed coat Is cut into
deep points around the bottom. with
/. striped robe border finish.
Walking gloves In mousquetaire eff
feet are finished with a buckled strap
at the wrist that gives them a jaunty
effect
A new wrinkle in sleeves is to have
chenille fringe meandering from shout
der to elbow, so that when the arm is
lifted one gets quite Mexican cow
boy effect.
Materials show a wider range than
ever, cachemire, heavy crepe de chine
and supple broadcloth numbering
among the most recent and best liked
innovations.
Jet buttons are coming back into
fashion. Not only are they being use2
on handsome black gowns. but rex
French couture ornament consists If a
wreath formed of these glittering disks
OF Jet
Soutache braid, mostly in extreme
ly narrow width, Is used wherever fea-
sible on both dressy and tailored mod
els. In the shape OF cobochons, buckle
effects, as well as skillfully applied or
namental motives.
For dinner or reception gowns very
long trains win be worn, sometimes
cut quite square across .he end and
sometimes divided up the center for a
little distance. in a manner suggestive
Of a mermaid's tail
Another coat innovation Is the intro
duction OF exquisitely colored silk lin
tngs In the outwardly sedate long
black broadcioth coats The unfasten-
ing Of the garment reveals a lining of
old rose. violet. brilliant green. old
blue or some other contrasting hue.
The result is an elegance that fits the
coat for evening as well as for day
street wear.
Cord belts are the latest wrinkle in
girdes They come IL almost any
standard shade and are fastened In
trent with huge colored stone OF bar
barrie design. The belt is fully yard
and q half long. the ends hanging
down IN 'front.'
Immezsurably convenient TO women
who &C ont in all sorts OF weather are
tho new fuIl-leng.h street coats Of
serge or worsted which have been era
Ysnsttsd to make tAen weatherrrccf.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
SANTA CLAUS IN RETROSPECT.

Fine Old Chap, but He Certainly
Does Squeexe Pocket Books.
AS L look back on Santa Claus"
said the father of family, according
to the New York Syn. Il find myself
inclined to be little peevish with
him: just a little
Hes nice old man. with his rud-
dy face and his side whiskers and
his Jolly paunch. but he's SO insistent,
81 very iDsistent. You think you've
given him all he wants and all he's
going to ask for; then pack he comes
again for more, always wanting more,
and asking it with such a manner,
with such gravity and humor that you
cart resist.
This year Santa, or he and his
authorized agents, all but broke u.s.
We set aside In our minds three
months ago the amount that we
thought we could afford to spend this
year for Christmas, making the
amount. 50 we thought, more than
generous. At any rate it was more
than we could afford, and then we
cut our cloth for the rest of the year
according to that depletion of our
finances. 1t vas going to skimp US
some, but We were going to pull
through all right, and we would have
done so If we had been able to get
through according to the original
plan, pinched, but all right
But, do you know that about
month before Christmas had come we
found that our Christmas money had
run out? About two-thirds of the
things bought and the money had run
out We had to make further appro-
priations, for of course those other
things had to be bought.
$50 we scraped up some more
Christmas money. skimping In other
ways to provide it, and started in
buying those. other things, sure that
this time we would have enough BIT
did we?
NO Three days before Christmas
in the last grand rally to buy the
things we had to have it was discov-
cred that we'd got to have more
money. A good many things had cost
more than we-had expected they would
and we had kept thinking of more
people to whom we must give, and it
all took more money. Money, money,
money. But we had to find 1t, and we
did, though as a matter Of fact 1t did
crowd us hard We had expected to
be pinched, but now we were squeezed
and squeezed dry.
$50 much for that mild, benignant
humorous and gentle but at the same
time vigorous and persistent and per-
suasive old man with the white whis-
kers, Santa Claus. When he lad got
through with us he left us without a
dollar.
but we were glad to have him come
around. Perhaps it is well he doesn't
come oftener and l guess he knows
that, for he's wise old chap, as well
as kindly; he doesn't draw on us ex-
cept when he knows we are ready to
honor his drafts, and so we are glad
to see him when he comes at Christ
mas time He prompts us to do many
pleasant things that in our selfish
hearts we might never have thought
of l,ut for him."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
The Deadly Hatpfn.

There ought to be a law that viii
prevent 6O-inch woman from wearing
a 12-inch hatpln, and jeopardizing the
eyes and even the life of every one
within sticking reach of her In the
crowded elevated cars it is not unusual
to see men frantically bobbing their
heads about, in vain endeavor to get
out Of reach Of the hatpins of the WON
en- in front Of them. 1t is all very
well to laugh at the victim who goes
into the office with a long scratch on
his cheek, and TO ask him if he said
TO the lady: Never mind, madam, I've
another eye left" 1t Is ANYTHING but
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

when caring for a patient with
long, heavy hair, arrange it in two
firm braids," writes an experienced
nurse Fastening two long. soft rib
bons or strips Of cloth at the top Of
the braid, / wind 1t cle-eiy to the end.
again securing the strips carefully. In
this sheath the hair lies smooth and
untangled. only needing to be cared for
once In several days, and giving the
sick one the least possible annoyance =
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS

The corner stone of the Cathedral Of
st. John the Evangelist 70 be built in
Denver by the Episcopalians at a cost Of
100000. was laid the other day.
Caleb y. West. former Governor Of
Utah. died in a hospital in Oakland. Cal.
where he had been confined since Dec. ~
with appendicitis.
Fire ar Galveston. Texas. originating
with the explosion Of a watchmau's Ian
tern. destroyed the entire wharf ana
wharf sheds, entailing loss estimated al
$4,000.
After her automobile had run down
Charles II. Osborne. 0 Yeas old in New
York. Mrs. Benjamin Ettelson. wife of
q banker. drove the victim to a hosnital
where he is near death.
Representative Charles n. Brpmm Of
Pennsylvania, the last member OF Com
gress that wore boots. has resigned 10 he
come judge Of the schuyIkiH County
Court in his State.
A thirty-story building viii replace a
seven stOfs structure al Nassau and I;b-
erty streets. New York. The small mild.
ing was sold for Sl.2JO.OOO. 81. LonIs
capitalists, it is said. will erect tie nev
building.
The dereliet destroyer seneca, whica
aided the wrecked liner Republic. q
searching for the three masted barge snr.
of the coast of New Jersey in the pa.1
Of coastwise steamships.
Panl ]. Holman, son Of the .rte COT
gressnan Holman Of Indiana. died in the
st. pancras hospital in London consu.
General Wynne has taken charge OF his
affairs. The family is in Los Angeles,
Cal
Creditors of the Cleveland Railway
Company petitioned Federal Jude Tay-
Tor TO issue an order restoring the .i-c@nt
fare, alleging thar a S125.009 deficit has
been created under the 3-eent fare since
the receiver took charge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23


Her waist begins just below her
neck. Her hips have been planed off
even with the rest of her body. She
is usually buttoned UP the back, and
around her neck she wears a section of
barbed wire, covered with lace. She
wears on her head a blonde haystack
Of hair, and on top of this a central
dome with rings about the same size
as those of Saturn. She is swathed in
her gown like an Indian papoose, and
on the end of her feet are dabs Of pat
ent leather. She walks on stiltlike
heels with the expertness Of a tight
rope dancer. The pores of her skin are
full of fine white powder.-Harper's
Weekly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
Transparent sleeves.

1t is rare to see a sleeve that is lined
these days unless 1t is of rough cloth
as part of the vast fabric. Trans
parent sleeves are everywhere. They
are of net, chiffon, filet, tulle and lace
and are worn on cold days on the
street under a coat
They are conspicuously transparent,
however, even in the house when the
coat is removed. Added to their thin
ness-anG this is the point-will be
strips of the thickest fur to weigh them
down.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
$5Oo,oo0 RAILWAY FIRE.
Disastrous Blaze Sweeps the Wabash
Yards in Chicago.

Yards in Chicago.
Fire which for more than two hours
bafffed the efforts of the firemen de-
stroyed the "in' freight-house of the
Wabash Railroad Company, 18th and
Clark streets, Chicago, and for a time
threatened TO spread to other freight
houses and buildings in the immediate
vicinity. The loss is estimated at
100000.
Vincent Karas, employed as janitor
ing and it is believed he may have
lost his life in the burning building.
Miss May Donnelly, 20 years old, en-
ployed as night telephone operator,
proved herself heroine. She remain
ed at the switchboard notifying the
different employees in the yards of the
fire until overcome by smoke Frank
and Dan Carlos, brothers, employed as
clerks in the office. found Miss Dom
nelly unconscious in front of the
switchboard and carried her to the Of
fees of the Chicago and Eastern ILL
no1s Railroad where she was revived.
The fire was discovered shortly after
II o'clock in the Office portion of the
building and as soon as poss BILE an
alarm was given. Famed by a high
wind blowing from the west, the
flames spread so rapidly that by the
time the first companies arrived the
entire structure was doomed. The
Wabash freighthouse was a one-story
brick structure extending from 10Th to
14th street 1t was erected many
years ago at a cost OF 100000 Chief
Clerk De Grote was perhaps the first
to discover the fire. He was unable
to offer any explanation as to the
cause, but said he first saw flames
bursting through the floor in the two
story part used as an Office.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Evelyn Sharp, writing in the Man
chester Guardian, says that every wom-
an has a dream of home, not castle
in the air, but a house that she has
planned all her life, in which she would
like to live. The dream home contains
the right sort Of people, and they have
the courage to throw away everything
ugly, even to the mistaken wedding
present, and harbor only beautiful
things. But the dream home is always
only dream home to most women, and
fortunate, indeed, is the one who real
ICES her ideal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

The manager Of an employment
agency noted with some surprise that
a woman In search OF a maid asked
each of the girls lined up against the
wall II she had ever been employed In
a minister's family. None Of them
had been. Then. the New York Sun
saws. the managers curiosity pre-
vailed.
May I ask" said he, why you are
particularly anxious to know IL these
girls have had an engagement of that
kindY'
Because we are very hard up Just
now" the woman replied. candidly,
land I must have q girl who is eco
nomical l have found that OF all the
servants those who have worked In
clergymen's families know best how
to economixs-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
A Girr. AIIo1vanc.

The sooner girl is given an allow
ance, at any rate for the small items of
dress, the better, as it teaches her to
be careful in detail, the neglect of
which SO often mars toilet. The dance
or party frock is the first consideration.
So many delightful impromptu occa-
sions arise that to obtain sufficient va
riety is often serious difficulty. The
average girl certainly requires at least
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
STAYS MINISTER AND HIMSELF.
Public Administration for Clergyman
Lawyer I'm Divorce Suit.


Rev. S. z. Kelum, As years old.
Methodist minister, a lawyer and editor
of the College Corner News. was assassi-
mated in the main street Of College Cor
ner, Ind, at 7 o'clock the other night
by Clyde Handley. % years old, of the
same village. who then committed sui
eide. Handley met KeIlum in front of
Clark Barkley's drug store, and, draw
ing a revolver, fred three shots. The
third shot struck Kellum in the left tenn
pie, killing him instantly. Immediately
after the murder Handley ran to his
mothers home. where he killed himself
with the same revolver with which he
had committed the crime II develops
that Handley's wife recently sued him
for divorce and that Kellum acted as
her attorney. Kellum leaves widow
and seven children.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

two good evening frocks, well cut, and,
for the younger ones, of a style tina.
admits of doing up" Take, for In
stance, satin frocks. The girl Of II
should be possessed of a smart dance
frock in plain taffetas or satin. This,
after the initial outlay, is a really eco
nomical purchase, since after few
visits to the cleaners it can be turned
into foundation for another frock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

laughable 60 the victim. campaign
against this nurderous but unconcealed
weapon has been instigated by the Ber-
lin newspapers, and number Of seri-
GUS accidents are reported ircan Lon
don. A lady there has been permanent
ly blinded in one eye and an attendant
in store has had his face so badly
injured that it was necessary to remove
him to hospital. There is much point
to the question. in any event, and it
deserves to stick In the public mind.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

remarkable woman, and she has tina
distinction Of being portrayed by
Charles Reade in his "Womau-Hater.r
The novelist made use of her plucky
fight to enter the medical profession as
a part of the theme OF his story; and
IN commenting on the refusal Of the
male students TO sit at medical lectures
with her, lie made the pertinent re
mark "All her troubles ended-where
her competitors began-at the public
examinations. Home Notes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Heat In the oven one-Quarter Of a
peck Of bran. place fur on clean table.
take a handful Of hot bran and dub
into fur well. doing one part at time.
Continue this process bran hot
all the tiIne-until all the fur has been
gone over. then take outside and shake
vigorously until al bits Of bran have
fallen out Eur win then look as good
ne new.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
FOB : ga M!SI3SllDZhl0)THlT7Tyl|


How About Its
You vowed to be cheerful,
The test In to come.
Are you smiling this morning
Or moody and glum?
You vowed you'd endeavor
To spread smiles around:
What was it? Cold coffee,
| hear that yoa. srowned.
You vowed to DC patient;
Come now ard confess,
Has she used your razor
To rip up dress?
You vowed to be pleasant
To all you would meet;
What? Sh. didn't say Thanks"
When you gave up your seat?
fou vowed you'd oblige,
Yet You growled over much
AT the friend who came in
Just to make small touch
o, these are the tests
That our good resolves end.
Come on and confess.
How about it. my friend?
Detroit Free Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
WILL CONTROL WINTER WHEAT
Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma
Growers Unite to Fix Price

Growers Unite to Fix Price.
Organization of the Winter Wheat
Growers Association Of Nebraska, Kan
sas and Oklahoma was completed at the
close of three days mass meeting Of
farmers of the three states in Hastings.
Neb. The purpose is TO control the price
of winter wheat About 200 farmers
signed pledge greeting not to sell their
next years crop for less than the price
to be fixed at a delegate convention. eI-
cept after thirty days notice 10 the d.
rectors and failure TO get the agreed
price. A fund of $500 was raised to
push the work of organization.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Mrs Garrett-Anderson. NJ D.. the
newly elected mayor Of Aldeburgh. suf-
folk, is Engiand's first lady nNsyor. Mrs.
Andercen, who was elected to the Ceun-
ell last year, has been an u. d. (Parisy
xince 1870. in which year she served on
the nrst London school beard. She Is
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

cold water. Insert articles to be clean
ed, let soak four hours. Then rinse in
water containing four tablespoonfuls
OF borax and four tablespoonfuls of am
monia. Do not wiring. The articles SO
cleaned will be just like new.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

The naval appropriation bill was nm
der consideration in the Senate In com
mittee OF the whole throughout 'rues-
day and Tuesday night An amend
ment was adopted which will have the
effect, If it is accepted by the House.
OF restoring the marine corps on board
all battle ships and armored cruisers
In accordance with the practice Of The
navy prior 10 the Presidents order re-
moving them from the ships An cx-
tended criticism was made by Senator
Dixon Of Montana Of the method OF
having a large number of navy wards
along the Atlantic coast. lie took The
ground that the work could he more
economically done in a smaller number
OF places. After being in session for
five hours the Senate took a recess mn
til p. m. At the night session the
bill was further considered. An amend
ment was adopted directing that ia the
discretion of the President half OF the
entire naval fleet should be kept on
the Pacific coast The bin was report
ed TO the Senate Mr.. Lodge reserving
for further consideration amendments
relating to the marine corps being kept
on board Daval vessels. and providing
for Reduction to 21.OO0 tons in the
size Of each Of the two battle ships
authorized by the act. Being still the
legislative day Of Monday. the House
for the most part devoted itself to the
consideration Of bills under suspension
OF the rules. a number were passed.
among them being those requiring the
equipment Of going vessels with
wireless apparatus and providing 10.
the reorganization and enlistment 81
the Naval ACADEMY Band The Indian
appropriation bill. carrying an appro-
priation Of S1f,371000. was passed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Members o< the Legislature in Chey-
eane received word that 10000 wild elk
are starving in Jackson County. wyom-
ing. The deep snow, covered with a hard
crust, prevents the elk from getting the
grass beneath.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

An icicle weighing between 200 and
800 pounds, which fell from the roof Of
the Haselton furnace in Youngstown,
Ohio. struck Raymond Reagan and Pat
rick McCann. Reagan is thought to be
fatally injured Mccain was injured
about the back and shoulders.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

George w Rollins. a farmer. of Extra
Postofice. W. Va. received word that he
had been left 100000 by Captain G. w.
Forester. a former Ohio River steam
boat man. Rollins father saved Forrest
er's life in a steamboat accident just
after the Civls War.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
CHAPTER VIM.

When Matt awoke the next morning
shs frus thing she did was 70 look around
for her Sunday clothes, which on retiring
% rest size had carefully placed beside her
bed. They were gone. and in their place
hy the habiliments she was accustomed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Iney are In dark blues, browns and
other colors as well as black, and are
close fitting and finished with velvet
collars, making them suitable coats
for clear weather as well as stormy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Shave up half bar of any good
laundry soap, add four tablespoonfuls
borax and little water and melt over
fire. Then add four tablespoonfuls am
monia, put in tub and half I'LL tub with
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Two distinguished looking tailor
mades are shown in the accompanying
CUT me first is made Of elephant
gray satin cloth. which fits the figure
closely. The front is draped across
the bust, and narrows into two Shout
der straps, on the edges Of which are
cloth buttons and buttonholes- There
IS curious little '-vestment- OF gray
blue cloth. and above this a tucked
yoke Of white net and jabot Of same
The sleeves are Of the cloth laid in
narrow tucks The second suit Is Of
taupe cloth, the skirt plain and the
coat elaborated with wide and narrow
sOutache. button moIds and button
loops
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
Fireman ruIIea at sIso.ooo blaze.

Fire destroyed the six-story plant Of
the Boston and Lockport Block Com
pany in Lockport. y. Y, and resulted in
the death Of Fireman J. Reid. who was
crushed By a falling wall. loss, $780,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

Half Back-Didn't You see that fel-
low strike mel
Oficial-Yess and you struck back
Half Blackwell. he struck me baca
first
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
He Dad.

What makes you think Bellamy
was a contorttonistT
He wrote Looking Backward.
didn't heY'-Haaston Post
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
Ultra Modish Hat.

An extremely modish hat in all black
is pictured in the cut. The shape is the
corday or mushroom type, in black vel
vet with long black silk scarf whose
ends are finished with deep fringe,
artistically draped around crown and
falling over brim ON left side.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23
How TheuxhtfnI.

Captain-Everybody come on deck.
The ship Is sinking.
First Fair Passenger-Just . minute
please. till l put on my rubbers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

The Senate devoted most of Mon
day to the naval appropriation bin. ana
there was much discussion concerning
the growth of government expenditures
FOR military purposes. Mr. Hall de-
clared that unless Il halt is called il
viii be necessary for Congress TO issue
bonds or to Increase taxation. Scna-
tors La Toilette and Dixon criticised
naval methods, and especially the use
OF public funds for construction at
navy yards. Senator Hale warned the
Senate that unless more rapid progress
be made night sessions would soon be-
come necessary. SO far as Congress
is concerned the constitutional bar 10
the acceptance by Senator Knox Of fine
State portfolio in the Taft Cabinet
was removed when the House of Rem.
resentatives passed the bill reducing the
salary of the Secretary of state. rSe
Dill at first was defeated through the
failure of two-thirds Of the members 10
vote for ii, but II was brought M
second time under a special rule and
passed by majority vote. Without a
dissenting voice the bill granting sen
arate statehood to Arizona and New
Mexico also was passed, as was also
the bill providing for uniformity i'm car
equipment with safety appliances.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-02-23

In northern Norway the longest Gay
lasts from May Fl to July -.