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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
shall Farmer, Feed Wheat?

If there should be very large crops
of wheat and comparatively small
crops of corn, the old question as to the
ACCESSIBILITY of feeding wheat to stock
will come to the front again. No one
will question the value of wheat as a
food for poultry, but as food for cat
tie, to the exclusion of other grains, 1t
ought not to be considered. The value
of wheat as stock food lies in the guam
tity of protein it contains. At the prices
which have ranged for wheat for sew
eral years, it has been cheaper to sell
the wheat and buy bran to feed with
the corn raised ON the farm, but if
wheat is likely to be low in price, then
it would seem good policy to feed it
around in equal quantities with corn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
samnson,a C,llpabilitr.

1t was he who sent all manner of
contradictory orders to Admiral Schley,
who suppressed one important dispatch
from his reports. who then charged
Schiey with 'reprehensible conduct"
and who, finally, assumed all the glory
for the victory over the Spanish feet
at Santiago One of the questions
which Schley's counsel will undoubt-
eddy desire 10 ask him is: ''Why were
not the alleged shortcomings in Schley's
conduct reported at the time of their
occurrence instead of not being diseov-
cred until the 10th of July, week after
the battle. when Sampson learned from
the newspapers that the whole Ameri-
can people were shouting Schley's
praise?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17

Louis Wurl sheriff of Outagamie Coun'
ty, was assaulted while at work in his
Office in the postoffice building at Apple
ton and lay in an unconscious condition
for two hours before being discovered by
Deputy Sheriff Sherman Sheriff Wurl
has no recollection of seeing anyone
about the Office during the day, nor has
he any suspicion as to the identity of the
guilty party While il is a fact that he
had just collected 500 ON a judgment
it is thought that the assault was made
for revenge rather than robbery. as a
sum of money and some jewelry on his
person was left untouched. His injuries
are not serious, and the nature OF the
wound gives evidence that the weapon
used by his assailant was a large club
or something of that nature.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
The Corn binder

Saving the corn fodder has become a
most important operation on most of
the farms The drought has cut short
the oats End hay crop, and the deficien-
cy in coarse folders must be supplied
from the corn fields. The slo has
proved - be of great value in convert
ing the green fodder into ensilage. 1t
is not only the most economical method
of handing the crop, but gives the best
food, not for dairy animals only, but
for the production Of beef. The making
of ensilage is not generally practiced
throughout the country. The stover is
put up as dry fodder, and is so Fed.
Corn-cutting has become so general
that it is often difficult to obtain help
for harvesting the crop, either for the
silo or in the dry state. The improve
ments made in the corn binder have
made it a practical and valuable nipple
ment for cutting the fodder. The binder
not only hastens the work of cutting the
forage, but by tying it into bundles the
material is much more easily handled
when put on wagons or when placed
in the shock. The feeding into the
shredder is more regular where the fod-
der has been given to it in punches of
equal size.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Brief stnte Happening.

The new $4,000 Catholic Church at st.
Joseph Ridge win be dedicated by Bishop
Schwebach.
Mrs. Eunice Sweetland, aged SO, died
at Baraboo, the result of falling back
ward out of rocking chair and her head
striking window sill.
NJ. S. Friend, proprietor Of a pool anu
billiard room at West Superior. shot him
self and died Friend was found in the
basement Of his establishment in semi
conscious condition. lie had suffered
business losSeS.
The will of the late Carlton Foster,
former Mayor Of Oshkosh, has been adj
mitted to probate. The property is val
ued at about 100000. 1t is bequeathed
to the widow and two children in about
equal shares.
The preliminary examination Of Fred
Pohlman, charged with assault with in
tent to commit murder. was held before
Justice Blewett at Fond du Lac, and at
its conclusion the defendant was bound
over for trial at the November term of
Circuit Court.
]. Bassett of Trempealeau found two
are both of unusual size and beauties.
George Kaaskaski. aged 10, was taken
to the Green Bay reformatory. He was
:ound guilty Of several robberies at She
boygan.
Shehoygan will send twenty-five en-
tries for the cheese exhibit at the Pan
American Exposition The State at large
sent about 100 samples.
William Lieberman. commission mer-
chant of Sheboygan. was drowned in
Lake Michigan off Lakeview. The body
was taken to Chicago for burial.
During a severe electrical storm the
barn Of Charles CARRIER, a farmer living
near Boyd, was struck by lightning and
turned. together with large quantity of
grain.
Christian Strippie. coroner Of Racine
County, was almost instantly killed by
being thrown from his buggy. 1t is be-
lieved that he was stricken with heart
trouble. which caused him to fall from
the buggy.
Charles Stelter, farmer who resided
near Waterford, was killed in run
away accident He was driving with his
wife when the horse became frightened
and ran. Both were thrown out AMI
Mr.. Stelter's neck was broken
J. T. Herscher an Oshkosh photog-
rapher. went to Chicago in response to a
telegram from the police and took his
two boys, aged 3 and 8 years. bach to
Oshkosh The boys, who gave their
names as Carl and Ray. were found By
tie police at the Northwestern depot.
At Ashland Alvin Bell. Lawrence Muir
ray and James Larrabee were sentenced /
by Judge 49, on their pies Of guilty |
to highway robbery The former two |
were ordered sent TO Eaupun for eigh-
teen months at hard labor. while LARA
bee, who turned States evidence, got /
on with an indeterminate sentence to the
State Feformatory at Green Bay. not over
sixteen months.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
ST. Paurs MAY Have 70 Co.

The report Of Somers Clarke. the
architect, 70 the Dean and Chapter of
ST. Paurs Cathedral reveals a really
alarming condition in that splendid edi-
fee. The present damages can readily
be repaired. but the danger is that St.
Paul's. London's most splendid archi-
tectural monument, may have to give
way to the march OF progress.
Wren. instead of driving piles or ex-
cavating deep enough to plant its foun-
datIons on the firm subSoil. practically
hoated the Cathedral on layer OF
light clay or pot earth, as he called it.
resting on stratum OF sand mixed with
gravel and water. The sewers built
in later years began 70 drain the water
and cause the foundations to settle. The
building OF the old underground railway
tunnel 500 feet away had It's effect. and
;he later tunnels caused percepable. even
alarming, damage.
But tunnel railroads. sewers and other
improvements for the public safety and
comfort London must have. and the
cathedral loated on sand and wet gravel
may vel vaniSh-London CorreSOon-
dence Ncsc York TiReS.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
eUEERLY PRONOUNCED NAMES.
Speech ldiosyncrasies Which II is Hard
For Americans to Acquire.

The American who believes, as thou
sands do, that to betray ones nationality
is to invite overcharging and extortion
in the West End shops of London, is
not only hard pressed to choose the
peculiar words the English employ, but
he has quite as many and as deep pitfalls
to avoid in the methods of pronuncia-
ton says Julian Ralph. / will not refer
to the false or ignorant methods of il
literate persons, but will confne atten-
ton to some eccentricities of pronuncia-
ton of gentlemen and ladies of educa-
ton, rank and breeding. They say inn
mejitly, injin for engine, militry, figger
and fggers, clark for clerk, paytent, nay
tional-and so on through long list
The peculiaritieS OF their mode of pro-
nouncing their own names of families,
places and things are not open to criti-
cism. because if they may not do as they
please with their own, it is hard indeed.
They pronounce Berkeley barclay, Cow
per is copper. Cadogan is kerduggan,
Ralph is rafe in some shires, Craven is
sometimes crawveen. Derby is darby,
Leveson-G Cover becomes loosun-gore.
Hartford is hartford, and Albany is
spoken SO that the first syllable shall
rhyme with shall, instead OF with hall,
as with us.
| hesitate to say that Cholmondeley is
called CHUNKY. and that Beauchamp is
beecham, as everyone knows these eccen-
tricitieS. vet they are the most remark
able of ali the liberties the English take
with their language. You must say
Balmo-ral and Trafalgar, and you must
chop the Holm, South-uk and Merry
bun. whenever you wish to say Ludgate,
Holborn, Southwark. and Marylebone.
l have heard the Prince call his own
house Mobrer House, though we call il
Marlborough HouSe.-Harfer's Mage
SiRe
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Nails in Apple Trees.

Among old-time fruit-growers there
exists an opinion that by driving nails
in apple trees certain diseases and at
tacks by insects are avoided. The only
possible good that could come from
driving a nail into tree would be that
which might come from the rust which
would accumulate on the nail, and it is
only sensible 20 suppose that this rust
would be of no value anywhere. except
in its immediate vicinity. 1t is we'll
known fact that rust has no effect, good
or otherwise, on the sap of tree, and
as for the rust in any way destroying
or preventing insect life, it is not so.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Keening NIilk Sweet.

If the milk is to be delivered in good
condition to the consumer during the
summer months, it must be thoroughly
cooled and aerated and kept cool, says
Hoard's Dairyman. These steps are
absolutely necessary with all milks
during the hot weather A great i'm
provement can also be made by looking
carefully after the cleanliness of cows,
stables and milk utensils, as there is g
great difference in the keeping quality
of clean and dirty milks. The whole
question of keeping milk sweet is in
providing clean article. kept cooled
and well aerated. Preservatives should
not be used under any condition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
sal. Valuable on Barley.

Common salt, which has long had a
reputation with many farmer for its
value as a fertilizer Tor Barley, while
others disbeIieved in its efficacy. has
been shown at the Ca2adiaR expert
ment farms TO be most valuable agent
for producing an increased crop of that
grain, while it is of much less use when
applied TO crops Of spring wheat or
oats. Land plaster or gypsum has also
proved to be Of some value as a fer
tilizer for barley. while of very little
service for wheat or oats.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
COMPANIONS.

Through the crowded streets by day
And under the stars at night
There is one who walks with me,
Who keeps me ever in sight;
And often / feel him clutch
Ny arm as lie bids me stay
From the ways that ] turn TO take,
And often | heroely shake
His hindering hand away
In the crowded streets By day
And under the stars at night
He seeks to lad me where
High pillars are cleaning white,
And often / see him frown
As. silent, he looks at me-
When I'm doing the best that l can
He smiles-and he is the man
I know that ought to be.
s. Z. Kiser, in Chicago Record Herald
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17

were wei up. and we think parsnips
are liable to do so. But we hare found
beets and carrots doing so when exam
nation showed that they had been in
jured by having been touched with the
Doe or weeder. or possibly injured by
worms or other insects. There Is no
remedy but to pull up and destroy the
plant. Seed produced on such plant
is valueless for sowing another season.
American Cultiyator.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
The Great Prosperity of ave. -

There Seegus to be certain uneasy
feeling in some Quarters that the Nc
Kinley prosperity of the present, which
has come from the golden Klondyke
and our own mines, should be regarded
with chastened joy. 1t is as if it was
too good to be true, and rather puzzling
at the same time. The prosperity pro-
Chalmers feel that there is somebody
singing fat in their chorus. They have
not located the sound. but it is there,
and its discord, faint and muffied
though it may be, is so insistent that
it cannot be utterly disregarded.
Not long since the New York Herald
devoted considerable space to the 3,S2S
millionaires of the United States, and
in doing so became impressed with the
power Of these gentlemen:
"One two-hundredth part of one per
cent of the population of the United
States, or one person out Of every
10000" says the Herald. controls
about one-fifth of the nations wealth;
that Is, 3,S2S millionaires out of popu-
lation little in excess of 10000. 600 own
$16.000,000o00 of the SS1, 75O. coo, COO at
which our entire property is fairly val
ued. In the first quarter Of the CEN
fury just closed there were not more
than half a dozen millionaires in the
land. and two onIy-John Jacob Aston.
in New York, and Stephen Girsrd. in
Philadelphia, had sufficient wealth to
make then particularly conspicuous.
Now we are nearing the 1900 mark"
There is a certain subdued tone about
this that is refreshing. The Herald ac
tually seems to admit that millionaire
al one end OF the line imply paupers
AZ the other; that. given so much
money in the world. the more some
ps--.-e have the less others must ex-
pect. II A and B start out in game
with $40 between them. an A has SO
in bis pocket at the end. B is likely to
20 supperless- The question arises. Is
this prosperitys
There is more money In circulation
than there was a few DAYS ago. but
labor's chances for geft ng hold OF 1t
have not increased with anyfaiEg ike
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
q wbite preponderance Of. So. 474. Is
Lesson Roosevelt ia Learning.

The lesson which Mr. Roosevelt is
learning now is severe. He has allow
ed himself to be buRkoed in his own
party. He surrendered New York to
his Republican enemies when be ac-
cepted the Vice Presidential nominal
ton. He put himself out of the lire Of
effective fighting for the Presidency
and put Odell in the line instead. Roose-
Welt is y fine fellow. but mighty poor
politician. The politicians are having
fun with him right noN--St. Louis Re-
public.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17

1t is true that Senator Hanna has
started early IN the Pres dental race
much earlier than is usually regarded
as wholesome IN matters of this kind
There is no danger. though. that be win
wear himself out. he only has 10 jog
along to keep every other Republican
to the rear.-CincInnati Enquirer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Snakes in Mariuette Water.

Mrs. Linsmeyer of Marinette is very
thankful that she looked twice before
drinking a glass OF water which she drew
from faucet. In the water was snake
eleven inches long and with a body as fine
as a horse hair. 1t could have been swal-
lowed without any difficulty. 1t is quite
a wriggler and is now on exhibition in
one of the stores. 1t came from the city
mains
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17

fork. Quarter-inch holes are bored in
the edge of the board the same distance
apart that the tines are on the fork.
These holes should be about three inch
es deep, and pass out of the board on
the side. The lower edge of the board
is beveled behind, which forms a good
scraping edge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Wolf Attack. Little Girl,

Carrie Swinrud, aged 0 years, daugh-
ter of farWer living near Portland Cen
ter, was attacked by a wolf while play
ing in field. Her right leg and one arm
were torn and the arm may have to be
amputated. Her screams brought her
father, who shot the beast
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
nrarred hv a Knnawax Hnrse.

Edward Curtis, Is years old, son OF E.
e. Curtis of Berlin, was riding his horse
on Huron street when it fell on a stone
crossing, throwing him. His foot caught
in the stirrup and the horse began TO
kick and run and the young man was
dragged around Market square, His in
juries were mostly about the head. Doc
to- .emoved several pieces of his skull.
There is a chance Of recovery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17

The stable scraper is a very handy
tool to keep in the barn, and can be
easily and inexpensively made. The
foundation is an inch board, five inches
wide and about eight inches longer than
the width of an ordinary four-tined
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Profit in sheep.

Under proper handling il costs little
TO keep small flock Of sheep o. the
general farm. and s-sSx -eturss --,Uugh
TO more than pay good interest On the
investment and something over in the
shape of wages for the owner. Then
the lambs and mutton. whether ship
ped TO market or killed for home use.
must count as clear gain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17

No metaphysician ever felt the de-
riciency of language 50 much as the
grxte1ul.--Colton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17


the first Millionaire the earth has ever
seen, but he has wrecked good many
other men in the billi3naireing process.
Such men make or lose by a single
fuctuation in stocks, more than most
men can earn in a lifetime of unre-
hitting toll.
Money makes money: il buys the first
little home and saves the rent, and ae-
cumulates little at time, until some
investment comes along and gives the
industrious man chance to better
himself Many great fortunes have
begun with very small nucleus. but
opportunities of that nature are de-
creasing. The wolf is never very far
from the door of the workin.man.
Contrast the chances of the employer
and employees in the following trades
from this table. compiled by DR.. Thorn
as, of Washington:
In every 500 worth of hardware.
$24.70 goes for labor.
In every 500 worth of furniture.
$2S77 goes for labor
In every 500 worth of boots and
shoes you buy, $20.71 goes for labor.
In every 500 worth of mems furnish
ing goods $1S.24 goes for labor.
In every $100 worth of clothing $17.42
goes for labor.
In every 500 worth OF cotton goods.
$16.91 goes for labor.
In every 500 worth of worsted goods.
$13.65 goes for labor.
Add the cost of raw material, ship
ping, etc, and the balance is still i'm
mensely out of proportion. When the
Herald says, 1--WE are becoming
wealthy" the 1--WE" refers to the 1000
gentlemen alluded to, not to the 10000,
600 who are controlled by the all-power-
full I'VE Denver News.
What Shall the King Call Himself?
King Edward VII. of Great Britain
has decided that he wants larger
name Various people are giving him
advice
Lord Rosebery advises him to call
himself:
REX Britanniarum."
That means king of all the Brit
aims" by which it is intended to include
fractions of Great Britain beyond the
seas. This suggestion is based on the
title of the Car, who calls himself
Emperor of All the Russias."
Mr.. Chamberlain suggests for title:
king of Great Britain and Ireland,
and of Greater Britain Beyond the
Seas"
Lord Hopetown suggests:
Sovereign Lord of the British
Realms Beyond the Seas"
There is a good deal of ducking and
lodging in England in this attempt to
give the King a high sounding name.
He is afraid to call himself "The Brit
ish Emperor for fear of offending the
inhabitants of the British colonies that
might not like to be classed with col
onies formerly ruled by Roman En-
perorS.
The British have recently taken a
very great fancy to Americans.
Perhaps some of our readers would
like to suggest an appropriate title for
the English King We shall be glad
to hear from them. and we shall invite
Mr. Michael Davitt, the great Irishman
who is now in America, to give us his
suggestion.
We are unable off-handed to offerany-
thing that could pretend to be adequate
but how would this do for long and
high-sounding title?
Edward VII, by the Grace of Good
Luck Figurehead of England, Nonen-
tity of Canada and Australia, Failure in
Africa and Abomination in Ireland.'-
Chicago American.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
ALL OVER THE STATE
ITEMS or INTEREST IN BADGER
DOM.
Details of the Big Fire at Jefferson
sheriff Assaulted in His oflice-MiI-
ler's Long Fnii-Snakcs Found in
Marinette City Water

Fire the other day destroyed aboat $f5,-
600 worth of property in jefferson, and il
looked for time as If the entire city
would be destroyed. The blaze was start
ed by a spark from a locomotive in the
plant of the Wisconsin Manufacturing
Company. Ii was discovered shortly be-
fore l O'Clock and had a good Roadway.
1t quickly eaveloped the entire plant OF
the manufacturing company and the
sparks were flying All over the city, set
ting fire to buildings in different parts.
There was a panic among the people.
Believing the entire town was going,
they rushed to save what they Could.
The local fire department was unable TO
stop the flames and when Mayor Henry
saw the danger the city was in he sent
word to GAINESVILLE, Fort Atkinson and
WATERFOWL. Each of these places re-
sponded TO the call and sent companies.
When they arrived the fire looked as if il
We're going TO sweep the main street. The
town hall was burning. Mayor Henry's
residence and that of O. ]. Kerchenstein-
CIR and other buildings were in flames,
Mayor Henry succeeded in quieting the
panic and directing intelligent effort TO
fighting the main fire. and it was under
control at 3 o'clock. The principal losers
are the Wisconsin Manufacturing Com
pany, chairmakers, $4,000, with $3.50
Insurance.; the Episcopal Church, S12,-
GOO; the town hall, $1,000; Mayor Hen
rvs residence, 81 800 and a number of
minor losses. which will foot UP about
$4,000
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Crnn.Round Enwia

There is more or less trouble with
crop-bound fowls in the summer, and
during this season it is due nearly al
ways to the bird having got some inn
proper substance in its crop. If the
bird is 4 valuable one and worth treat
ing the best plan is to take her be-
tween ones knees with a cup of sweet
sealded milk in hand and gently force
some of the milk down the throat. at
the same time working the crop gently
back and forth with the fingers. AT
ter giving few Spoonfuls of the milk
then give a dose of Rochelle salts in
little milk. If this does not bring
relief. go back to the first treatment.
which will be more effectual after the
use of salts, and will relieve the trou-
BILE in the majority of cases. The diff
Guilty may have been caused by eating
too much grit or gravel. or eating con-
siderable mud when picking ND corn or
other grain thrown to the hen. After
feeding the fowl as indicated she
should be fed bread moistened in milk
for day or two and kept in a clean
coop. where she can get no food except
that given her.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-09-17
Rienninl PAM. se-linr Fir.t -

biennial Plants Seeding First Year.
We have occasionally been eallel up
on to tell our neighbors why some OF
their plants that are not supposed to
produce seed until they have been re-
set in the ground after they have made
one years growth should have gone
to seed the first season. They are
roots. and we have seen it happen in
beets. carrots and celery. probably
more often in the latter than n tile
others. In every case where we have
had an opportunity 10 examine the
plants that thur seeded prematurely we
have found that some eause had check
ed the growth in the early . lrt Of the
season. and when it began a new
growth 1t began as If in its second year
10 develop the seed stalk instead OF
rtffecting the root. Celery set in the
ground too early. or allowed to be chill
ed in the hotbei where started. does
this very frequently. but we have seen
beets and carrots do II when q severe
late frost went over them after they