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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
One hundred Years 400.

The twentieth anniversary of the evac-
uation of New York by Sir Guy Garlic
toms British army was celebrated in
that city.
Hundreds of adventures are focking
to New Orleans as result of President
Jeffersons message recounting the inn
mense riches of the new Louisiana terri
tory.
English citizens were frightened by re-
ports that 1900 vessels We're building
and 100000 Frenchmen under arms
ready for an invasion of their island.
Hayti secured its independence OF
France after three years of revolutionary
war.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15

At times they could walk STOPPING, at
times they could make their way upon
their hands and knees, and again at
times they were compelled to crawl. On
q sudden when they were in the straitest
pass they had yet come to, the leaders
light went out. The lamp of the man
behind him followed suit
Get back, for your livesr' shouted
Blame: 'the choke-damp's on usv'
In a narrow way there was no room to
turn, but they shuffied backward with
breathless haste, tearing their thick
clothes against the jagged roof and
wounding hands and knees upon the bro
ken way below Another lamp went out
and then another. But by this time they
had reached less difficult portion of the
air-way, and were making more rapid
progress.
I'VE shall be all right on the other side
of the water" said Blame. 1.-The gas
can't get past that"
They hurried on by the light of the
foremost lamp, which by good hap was
still burning, until they reached the wat
er. And here, by some disaster, the lamp
went out. One after the other they
struggled through this gap of safety.
The volunteer, having been the last to
enter, was first to leave. Arriving on
the safety side he took match from its
waterproof case and struck it. His COM
rades came up one by one, dripping and
breathless; one-two-three.
"All here?" asked Blanc as he emerg
ed, shaking himself like dog, and wiring
ing the foul water from his hair and
face.
No" said one of the men. where's
Shad?
Shadrach was absent They waited
for a little time, and the volunteer sur
veyor ignited one match at another while
they watched and listened.
This is getting serious" said Blame.
81 must go back for him."
Its mere madness to go back" an
swered the volunteer. gravely.
(To be continued.)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
nonh1inu the Yields.

There are but few farmers, compar-
ed with the whole number, who do
not plant a larger acreage then they
can attend to prof.tably, the conse-
quence being smaller crops in proper
ton to cost than should be the case
Instead of forty bushels of corn per
acre the farmer should secure eighty
bushels. The smaller yield is more
expensive than the larger, while the
time expended on twenty acres is
much greater than on ten, the manure
also being distributed over too large
the crop receiving a sufficiency of
plant food If the expense and labor
bestowed on twenty acres could be
concentrated on ten, the yields would
be doubled, and leave the farmer ten
acres on which to grow some other
crop. In periods of drouth the farmer
who puts his work on the smaller plat
will give it better cultivation and save
his crop, while other farmers may not
be so fortunate. Intensive culture
leads to systematic rotation of crops,
and the land will be improved by a
diversity of crops. All farmers have
manure, but they derive little benefit
therefrom, because they endeavor to
apply it over too much land. Give
the land the pln food and it will re
pay for all expense bestowed. Amer
lean Fertilizer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
To straighten a Warped Door.

Many stable and shed doors, op-
ened by trucks running on a track,
require a great effort to move them
This trouble is caused generally by
the door, f, becoming warped To
straighten such doors, make a truss,
h G, of 2x5 inch joist and securely
fasten them on the top and bottom Of
the door. Next put in the fulcrums,
j and k. Then put a strap of iron
on at m, through which and the truss
frame run the bolt m. On the in
side of the door, f, put large wash
er, at l, to prevent bolt | m from pull
ing through the door when the nut
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Ttoket seIlers, Perouisites.

Ticket agents on the elevated rail-
roads occasionally turn snug little
penny by keeping sharp lookout for
the old and rare coins they may re
ceiye and selling them to the numis-
matists. Many of the "oin collectors
have agents among the e'evated men.
whom they visit regularly and of
whom they eagerly inquire for any
finds. Most of the money passed in to
the ticket agent is, of course. in small
change. and some rare coins have been
picked up in this way. In the offices
81 the surface roads where the money
is handled the clerks also are alert
for anything that promises a premium.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
fifty Years Ago.

John Mitchell, an Irish exile who had
escaped from Van Dieman's land, ar
rived at New York from San Francisco
and was given a public reception.
President Franklin Pierce was crih-
cised for allowing an English made car
net costing $4,000 to be laid in the east
room of the White House.
Over $4,000 bushels of grain were re-
ported to have been shipped from Mil
waukee, Wis, in thirty-siX hours, Of
which 1900 were for -four mills at
Cleveland.
The steamer Winfield Scott was sunk
near San Francisco, 500 passengers and
100000 in gold from the California
mines being saved.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Choice seed Corn.

Heavy. plump seed corn has been
shown by comparative test to produce
more vigorous plants than does seed
of light weight. No other grain re-
spends more quickly to selection than
does field corn. Care and storage also
affects vitality Seedsmen hesitate to
buy seed corn even when they know
it to be pure, for the reason that so
many growers do not properly dry
and store the seed. The moisture alb
sorbed In a damp. poorly ventilated
place Injuries the vigor of the seed.
Good Northern seed corn, both sweet
and neld variety. VIII probably be
rather scarce and high next spring
American Cultivator
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
oS
Iron kettle support.

An Iowa Homestead correspondent
describes an article handy to have at
butchering time. 1t is stand for the
big iron kettle. Take a piece of
wagon tire and bend it into circle
so that it will fit the kettle about half
way up the side; then rivet or we'd
the ends together and fasten the legs
to this by rivets or welding. The
legs should be turned out at the bot
tom so they won't sink into the
ground. The height Of the legs should
be about twelve inches. l prefer
riveting, as it is so much easier done
and can be done on the farm, while
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Seventy-five Years Ago.

The Postmaster General reported g.
$50 persons employed in the United
States postal service. with 1854 horses,
railroads being practically unknown.
The first American tin was extracted
by Prof. Hitchcock of Amherst College
from ore found near Goshen, \. y.
Galena, H., surveyors reported that it
would require canal only one and one
fourth miles long, with one lock, to con-
meet Lake Michigan with the Mississippi
river
Bolivar was asked to accept the impe-
rial crown of Colombia because of the
continued disturbances there, executions
for political crimes taking place daily at
Bogota.
The quantity of cotton manufactured
in the United States yearly was estimat-
ed at 120,59S bales.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
VIII RecIaim Much Land.

Land owners of Avon township have
formed drainage district, whereby from
1000 to 5000 acres of Doggy land will
be reclaimed, adjacent to the Sugar riv-
er. This land lies along the State line
and will raise the value of the already
valuable lands in that vicinity about 90
per cent. A canal will be dug which will
be feet deep, of various widths and D
miles long. The board of supervisors
will advertise for bids and work will be
begun in the spring
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Priest wins. Fame a, Healer.

Many people from Marinette and sur
rounding country who are afflicted with
Illness of any sort are visiting Rev.
Father Dagnault of Peshtigo, who has
become renowned as healer. Several
people in Marinette attest remarkable
cures. The priest himself says that he
is not a divine healer, nor docs he believe
in Christian Science or Dowieism. His
cures, he claims. are effected by electro
therapeutics. Father Dagnault is 10
years old and is Canadian French
paiest His house is crowded with the
afflicted
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
His Oninion.

do you believe that every man has
his price,"
Il wOf.'t discuss that" answered
senator Sorghum; 'but win say that
the reason some men stay honest is
because the price asked is so much
higher than the price bid Washing
Ton Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Catching s,een.

A sheep should never be caught by
its wool This method not only
causes the animal unnecessary pain,
but in the case of lat sheep, that are
to be killed, it does much harm to
the joint of mutton that lies under
meath where the wool was pulled. 1t
causes a dark bruise just in the same
manner as our bodies become discol-
ored from being bruised. A Califor-
MIA sheepman advises that the proper
way to catch a sheep Is to take it
either by the hind leg just above the
gambrel joint, or by putting the hand
underneath its jaw or neck. In using
a crook it is important that the sheep
are not caught below the gambrei
joint, as injury to the leg is liable
to result from this.-New England
Homestead.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Twenty Years Ago.

The city of Khart1m, Egypt. was
thrown into a panic by reports that III
Mahdis force was advancing upon IL,
when only 2.G00 men could be summoned
for defense and only one months ratioRs
were on hand.
A force Of 5000 Bedouins and 1000
gendarrnes was dispatched to Suakim by
the Khedive Of Egypt to oppose I'll
Mahdi's advancing army.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Free Lunch Lures to Church.

Appleton preachers. in addition to adj
vertising their services, are using free
lunches as an attraction to meetings.
Rev. s. H. Anderson of the Methodist
Church is trying to draw people to the
revival services now being held, and is
serving free lunch in the church parlors
after the services. So far the meetings
have been a great success.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
len Years AGO.

John Mcbride, then president Of the
United Mine Workers Of America, pre-
dicted the dissolution Of the Knights Of
Lsbor. which had 10000 members, only
10000 Of whom were paid up"
Runors that gigantic steel trust was
to be formed by the Rockefellers, TO in
elnde the Carnegie and Illinois concerns
and control that industry In the United
States. were Denounced by Secretary
Lovejoy Of the Carnegie company as
absurd"
Admiral Meilo. commander Of the Bra
lillian revolutionist feet, succeeded ia
forcing his flagship past the Rio Jsneiro
forts after a sharp engagement and es-
Gaping to the open sea.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15

The largest and best turkeys bring
the most money. But don't sell
them all because you arc greedy for
money and keep inferior stock for
breeders. The breeding stock should
be selected from earliest matches Be
sure they are healsny in every way.
They should PSc be overgrown. Ne
Jun sized turkeys. with wei rounded
bodies and large through the breast.
have strong vital organs and VIII be
found satisfactory for breeding the
coming season.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Thnmaa Invce Nnt Gniltr.

After four days trial Thomas Joyce
of GAINESVILLE was found not guilty of
murder. The defendant. who is 10 ysars
old, was charged with having stuck
Herman Zimmerman on the head while
he slept on the grass in the city park
one night last May.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
RaHaaE
Old Blazers Hero
By DAVID CHRISTIE MURRAY
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES e q ZEE EEEE78s

Such a tempest of anger ragged through
Biane's mind that il was a matter of
wonder to him afterward that he did not
then and there knock Will Hackett
down. But he restrained himself, and,
turning abruptly, walked back to the
squalid shelter he had so recently quit
ted, and closed the door behind him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Elmer cleveland Is Acquitted.

After an hours deliberation the jury
returned verdict of mot guilty" in the
case of Elmer Cleveland, charged with
the murder of his stepfather at Fond du
Lac The killing is held to have been
justified by self-defepse.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
Grain and MIX Production.

Results as shown in the milk pail
do not indicate so much difference,
pound for pound, in the various feeds
of the same class as is sometimes
claimed. Cottonseed meal, linseed
meal, either new or old process, high
graj lie gluten meal, may either one be
instituted for another in a mixed ra-
ton without showing much difference
in the amount Of milk. Whole meal
from corn or wheat or oats, barley OF
buckwheat will produce about the
same yield whichever grain is ground.
In buying all the relative feeds the
market cost would be the main thing
to consider were it rot that some
feeds have peculiar effects on the di-
gestive and milk producing organs,
and that the richness of manure va
ries considerably according to the
feed The best all-around results are
obtained by a mixture Of the leading
feeds, varied in proportions of each
according to the market Bran is the
bulk maker, and should be a part of
all winter rations where much grain
and dry fodder are used--Massachu-
sets Ploughman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15

Seeing may be believing, but there
are occasions when it is safer to pass
and risk being bluffed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15

The claim has been made that II
hogs are fed regular rations Of root
crops such feeding VIII prevent chol-
era. The statement is too broad for,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15
STAND FOR AN IRON KETTLE.

If the legs are welded on it will have
to be made by a good blacksmith.
With this device a person can heat
water and render lard with the great
est convenience
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15

Cupid is always looking for chance
10 swap a peck of trouL.e for pint
Of happiness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15

Chicago is TO enter the field in COM
petition with the lighting companies now
furnishing light to private citizens and
corporations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-12-15

m is turned up. The fulcrums, and
k, need to be varied to remedy the
warping Of different doors.-L. E.
Drake, in Farm and Home.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
NEWS NUGGETS.

James c. Gaffney, who has been quite i'll, is recovering.
 Thos. Sorenson, of Sorenson Bros, is able to be out after an attack of tonsi- litis.
 The Eagles are preparing for grand vaudeville entertainment to be given on Dec. l5.
 J. c. Kennedy was in town this week from Spruce creek, where he will do considerable winter work.
 Frank Iaremba, well-known old timer of Nome and Teller, has opened restaurant opposite the Northern.
 The Arions will hold meeting Fri day night at Hunter hall to take initial steps toward forming a choral society.
 A movement is on foot to reorganize the K. of F. Club there being a large number of members of the order in Nome.
 Dr. E. s. Grigsby has removed his office from the Golden Gate hotel to the Belmont building, over Goodfrend' 8 grocery.
 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints meets every Sunday at ? p. m. Belmont point, at the house of Edward G. Cannon.
 Anvil Masonic Club will meet next Thursday evening at Golden Gate hall instead of at the clubs former quarters in Hunter hall.
 A small fire took place in A. L. Car penter's house on Belmont point the other morning. It was quickly extin- tinguished before much damage was done.
 R. L. H. Marshall will leave for Law son creek, Agiapuk district, in a few days where he will do assessment work on group of claims which he recently purchased.
 T. H. Moran, well-known sour dough, is in town from the Hurrah quartz mine. Mr. Moran, says that the mine is wonder. Some 40 men are employed, and the mine will be operat- ed all winter.
 Adolph Johnson, of Hastings creek, who is in town, says that at least five camps are being erected on Saunders creek, a tributary of Hastings, and there is also great activity on Derby and Cunningham creeks in the same section.
 Mrs. Ginivin, who has been running a roadhouse on Big Hurrah. Solomon, has moved into town for the winter with her family. Al the boys on Solo, mon speak we'll of Mrs. Ginivin and her roadhouse, where they were always sure of getting a square meal and the best of treatment.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Barracks Square
Another Reward.

The contract for furnishing meals for the prisoners in the city jail has been given the Maple Leaf restaurant. For the past six months the contract was held by the Merchants Cafe. The price paid was 33A cents per meal. Pro
 was broken without warning, DO reason whatever being given, although the city officials stated that the service was satisfactory in every way. He there fore thinks that there is another "nig- ger in the woodpile," and so do others.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Due From Government
 Licenses.
A DOUBT ABOUT IT
The Money is in the Hands of the Clerk of the Court, and Yet
 City May be Loser.

From tho tenor of discussion at the last meeting of the city council between Councilman Hoxsie and the city attor- ney, it was implied that sum of money due the city and school board aggregat- ing $30, 1000 might be paid to the city if, at all, by the check of the clerk of the district court on the government de- pository in Seattle. It was also stated that these checks can only be negoti- ated at local banks at a discount of eight per cent. This would mean, supposing the check should be discounted, loss of $2400 to the city treasury and the school fund.
 This being the case, it may be well to see what the law says regarding the distribution of the school fund. The law relating to the collection and dis bursement of ''license moneys" is con tained in an amendment to the Alaska Civil Code, passed March 2, 1903. Sec tion 2O3 says:
 "All license moneys provided for by act of congress, approved March 3, 1899, entitled An act to define and pun ish crimes in the District of Alaska. to provide code of criminal procedure for said district, and any amendments thereto, required to be paid by any resident. person or corporation, for business carried on within the limits of any incorporated town, and collected by the clerk of the district court, shall be paid over by said clerk to the treasurer of such corporation, to be used for mu- nicipal and school purpose in such pro- DOT tion as the court may order, but not more than 50 per centum nor less than p per centum shall be used for school purposes, the remainder thereof to be paid to tho treasurer of the corporati ion for the support of the municipality. and the clerk of said court shall take said treasurers receipt therefor in trip licate, one of which receipts shall be forwarded to the secretary of the treas ury, another to the attorney general and the other shall be retained by the clerk"
 The law seems to be explicit; it does not mention checks; it says the money shall be paid over to the treasurer of the corporation. If checks were to be used no ''receipts in triplicate" would be necessary; the clerks che ok would answer that purpose very well. The law, apparently being so plain, the money being in the hands of the clerk, why should there be any difficulty in the city obtaining it's just due-the full amount?
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
Iwald Becher and Hugo Becher:

To Edwald Becher and Hugo Becher:
 You are hereby notified that l. the under signed, have caused to be performed work. ser. vices and labor of the value of one hundred dol lars upon the following named placer claim for claim number above McQuillens discovery on BluestOne river, situated in Port Clarence re- cOrding precinct, District of Alaska, said claim being duly recorded June 2S, 1900, in vol l. pages 3s and 39 of the records of said recording pre- cinct
 And you are further notified that if you do not, within ninety l9O days from the date of final publication hereof, cause to be paid to the undersigned your proportionate share Of said expenditures as co-owner, your interests in said claim will become the property of the under signed under Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Date of first publication Nov. II, 1903.
 Date of last publication Feb. 10. 1904.
 s. H. SUNDBY, s CO-owner of aforesaid parties.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
A Luxurious Bath House.

The City bath house, M O. Solberg, manager, has recently undergone a been enlarged and improved. New paper of the antiseptic kind has been placed on the walls, the woodwork has been reprinted, and taken all in all the City bath house is now in every way the most complete to be found in Nome.
 The service is excellent, and ladies or gentlemen who want a good bath can get 1t by going to the City bath house.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Hunter Rye $l.75 at the Reception
The Guild Ball.

Arrangements for the grand ball to be given by the ladies of the Guild Thanksgiving evening. at A. B. hall, are about completed, and the affair promises to be a splendid success in every particular. The ready sale of the boxes assures large attendance.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Its Annual Ball.

The Anvil Masonic club will give it's usual Christmas night ball at the Golden Gate hotel this year. The com mttee in charge is E. S Whittard, chairman; w. V. Rinehart, Jr., and Frank w. Swanton. Announcements will apper later.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Taylor & Eaton George P. Taylor and R. Lloyd Eaton) has been dissolved, MT. George P. Taylor retir- ing from the business. All outstand- ing accounts of said firm will be paid by MT. R. Lloyd Eaton, who will con- tinue the business under the name of R. Lloyd Eaton.
 (Signed) k. LLOYD EATON.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
A Basket Social.

There will be Basket Social at the Congregational church next Friday evening. The ladies of Nome will bring the baskets we'll provsioned, and the gentlemen will bring them selves and friends. After the baskets have been properly disposed of, the remainder of the evening will be spent in enjoying music, rscitations and so- cial games. Be sure and come. The sale of baskets will begin promptly a. S:30.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Go to the North Pole Bakery for the best bread and pastry The only coffee house in town.
Notice.

All uncalled for packages of goods left at Gus Browns clothing store dur ing the past year, if not claimed on or before December l, 1903. will be donat- ed to the Quartz creek mission. .
 GUS BROWN, Nome, Alaska, Nov. 1, 1903.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Notice.

Mrs. Loda Frazier Hays, recently of Chicago, has located in Nome and poened a voice culture studio in the Staples block, room 10, corner First avenue and B street. Voices examined daily, free of charge, from ? to 4 p. m
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
We Make No Idle Boast

when we say we have the best Coffee ever shipped to Nome. Our Old Dutch Government Java and Arabian Mocha is scientifically blended for the finest trade. The Java used in this blend comes from Corinche, a province of the Dutch East Indies. This coffee when blended properly with the genuine Arabian Mocha produces the cup qual- ity and rich oily flavor so much admired by the con noiSSeur.
The Nome nugget., 1903-11-11
Nome Art ParlOrS.

Mime. Grangier and Cullen have opened their art parlors for embroidery and lace work; also physical massage, etc. First-class dressmaking. Staples building, Front and B streets.