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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
Sunny Bank Farm
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bonnet disappearing over lie hill as fast
as her feet could take them, but had nl
suspicion that her destination was Cap
tain Thompson's. l did not know the
world then as well as do now, and when
the next morning l met Dell Thompson,
who stared at me insolently, while a
naughty sheer curled her lip, had no
idea that she was jealous of me, little
Rosa Lee, whose heart was lighter, and
whose task seemed far easier on account
of Doctor Clayton's past and promised
visit
Saturday night came at last. and very
joyfully started home on foot, feeling
not at all burdened with the compliments
of my patrons or the esteem of my pu-
pills. Oh, what shout was raised at the
shortness of my three weeks as l entered
our sitting room. All laughed at me ex-
cept my mother. She was not disappoint-
ed, and when l drew Carries little rock
ing chair to her side, and told her how
hard my head was aching, she laid her
soft hand caressingly upon my brow. and
gently smoothing my short curls, bathed
my forehead i'll camphor until the pain
was gone. Had there been no one pres
ent but our own family. | should proba-
bly, have cried; but owing to some I'M
toward circumstance, Aunt Sally Wright
was there visiting that afternoon. and SIS
teacher | felt obliged to maintain my
dignity before her paying eyes. Almost
her first salutation to me was:
Waal, Rosa, so you've grown old since
you left homer
Il don't understand what you mean,''
1 answered.
why. 1 mean," said she, "that some
body told me that Mrs. Green told them,
that Major Ponds wife told her, that
Mary Downes said that Nancy Rice
heard Miss Cap'n Thompson say that you
told Doctor Clayton you was sixteen!''
| knew that the subject of my age had
not come up between me and the doctor,
but it was useless to deny story so we'll
authenticated, so | said nothing, and
Aunt Sally continued They do say you
thrash 'em round about right" while
mother asked who Doctor Clayton was
why, he's a young pill peddler, who's
taken a shine to Rosa, and stayed with
her alone in the school house until pitch
dark" said Aunt Sally, her little green
eyes twinkling with the immense salts
faction she felt.
By this l knew that she had Pine
Hill as well as Sunny Bank upon her
hands, and, indeed, twas strange how
much Aunt Sally did manage to attend
to at once; for, besides keeping her sons
wife continually fretted, and her daugh-
ter constantly quarreling with her hus-
band, by her foolish interference, there
was scarcely a thing transpired in the
neighborhood in which she did not have
part.
The next day was the Sabbath, and if
at church | did now and then cast a fur
tive glance at the congregation, to see if
they were looking al me bacuse l was a
''schoolma am" it was childish vanity
which l have long since forgiven. Among
the audience was cur minister's young
BRIDE and when, after church, he intro
duced her to me, saying, This is Rosa.
who, l told you, was only thirteen ard
teaching school," 1 felt quite reconciled
to my lot, and thought that after all it
was an honor to be teacher.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

TIE auction OF White House furniture
that has been discarded since the remod-
cling OF that building proved disap-
pontment so far as the prices brought
ps the articles were concerned There
was very little competition at the sale,
with tae result that many s. cd bar
gains were secured The gl.ss gas
shades, were sold at 10 cents apiece and
large bookcase went for $1-50. The
billiard table, which was purchased by
President Garfield. brought forward
number of bidders. 1t was in dilapi-
dated condition. Gas fixtures of ancient
design were knocked down at insigniii-
cant igures and Il number of mirrors
Were sold cheap owing to the old-fash-
Toned manner in which they were mount
ed 4 large sidebOard. beautifully carv-
ed, which was used in the White House
dining room for half century, drew only
a fair price, while high mantel of an
tiqre design brought almost nothing.
There were twenty barrels of smaller
ornaments, brie-a-brac, etc. Window
fralnes CRATES and other furnishings Of
like character were sold at low prices 10
contractors, who viii dispose of them to
collectors of e0rios.
-
Washington has new aspirant to So
cial bonors in the person of Baroness
Nola Sternberg the wife of Germany'S
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

day, and it lay around the Office like
so much merchandise, being so abun-
dant that little care was taken to prevent
thefts by employees. One girl employed
in the Office. it is said, stole $4,000 and
not only escaped prosecution, but kept
the money. because her employers knew
she could tell their secrets and close
their swindling concern.
1t is stated by men con ersant with
the business OK the &C. ]. Arnold Com
pany that Arnold has $5,000,000 in his
possession when he fed ia escape arrest
This money came to him in golden riv-
err from all over the country, md when
he ran off to escape arrest and impFison-
ment it is believed he took the $1,000
600 with him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
rremensnua Crops.

In commenting on the increase by
water OF some industrial stocks. the
American Agriculturist in the current
number calls attention TO the real aP-
probation OF farm products and the
substantial Improvement in American
agriculture. The values last year were
the highest on record. but this year sta
tisxics show an increase OF about IS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
Economy of Railways.

The United States has 100000 miles
of railways upon which there are 54S
employees for each 100 miles. The
cost OF operating these roads with
steam power is $500. e00.o00 yeGr. but
to carry on the same amount OF work
WITH men and horses would cost the
country S11. sos. 100000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

new representative
in the Unite q
States. Before her
marriage to the Ger
man diplomat the
baroness was Miss
Langham of Ken
lucky. and was one
of the most beauti-
full women of tho
Blue Grass State.
With her installa-
ton as hostess OF
the German en-
bassy that legation
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

and inches wide Two-thirds in wire
nails are driven through from one side
and crooked witt hammer to make
a hook. The nails, a. are II inches
apart. 1t can be fastened anywhere
by simply driving two nails through it.
James Dunlap, in Farm and Home.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
Cooking Food for Stock.

Only few years ago quite a num-
Der of appliances for cooking food for
stock were advertised 5ut few are
offered at this time, and the assump-
ton is that there is no demand for
them. In some sections cooking at
least portion of the food for the
stock is still done, but the majority of
feeders claim that the results do not
warrant the expense. This is proba-
bly, true where a number of animals
are kept, but where there are but few
animals it undoubtedly pays to at
least warm portion of the food given
to them during the winter. 1t is
known that with poultry this cooking
of the food pays, for the majority of
successful poultrymen consider the
warm mash as an essential part Of
their feeding plans. Undoubtedly. too,
IL one has large quantity of pota-
toes that are to be stock fed, 1t will
pay to cook them, provided the appara-
tus used rs not too expensive. Not
withstanding the fact that the con-
census of opinion seems to be against
the cooking of food for stock, it Is a
question that must be determined by
each feeder for himself by actual ex-
Exchange
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
FiIling Bars Made Easy.

/ have a bag holder of which l in
close a drawing. Any man can make
and put it up ready for use in about
the same time it would take to get his
wife out to hold the bags. 1t is made
of a piece of inch board, . feet long
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
The Ice Supply.

The ice supply put UP during the
winter performs a merciful mission
during the heated season. Not only
does it add to the comfort of living,
but prevents much waste that would
otherwise take place in the foods used
during the summer. Where one is To-
Gated near towns where large ice sup
plies are stored 1t may be cheaper to
purchase it at intervals during the
summer than put up supply in win
ter. For the ordinary farm home an
ice house 10x12 and 10 feet high is
considered to be of sufficient size. A
dead air space around the walls will
prevent melting, while ventilation Is
exceedingly important and should be
arranged for when houses are con-
structed. Drainage is also. essential
The cost of building an ice house va
ries from $40 to $50.-Iowa Home-
stead
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

Arrangements have been completed for
the consolidation Of the Coal and Iron
and the Central National banks Of
Cleveland. Ohio. A new banking house
will be organized 10 take over the busi-
ness of both the old concerns with cap
ital Of 81 200. 600 and 100000 surplGs-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
The Horseradish Crop.

All our best horseradish comes from
the middle West. Perhaps its soil is
especially adapted to horseradish; per-
hape the central State farmers are
more skillful in culture; but this young
merchant, though blindfolded, can in
stantly tell if q piece comes from
New England or the West. The New
England root does not hold its strength
as long. Horseradish raising has be-
come a very profitable business in GER
tain sections of the middle West.
whose farmers realize as high as $500
an acre from this crop. The Western
horseradish root is well developed,
with few pits, while the wild horse
radish must be scraped by hand with
the right sort of knife.-New York
Commercial
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

per cent in the value or the prlnc.paI
staple crops-wheat, corn, oats, pota-
toes and hay. An idea of the tremen-
dous improvement may be gained by
the figures which show that for the
last five years these staple crops have
yielded to the farmer 100000
more than for the preceding five years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
Farm Notes.

The intensive farmer keeps his soil
busy all the time and the extensive
farmer grows a single crop and let's
his soil rest the remainder of the time
There is such a thing as letting land
exhaust itself in the growth of weeds.
All kinds of stock are subject to loss
of appetite v ben the food does not
turnips may improve an animal more
than medicine. Always resort to
change of food when the animals seem
to lose appetite.
1t is stated that If turnips are fed
after instead of before milking the
odor is not impaired to the next milk
ing. A teaspoonful of saltpeter added
to q pail of lukewarm water as drink
for the CIV Is claimed as a remedy
for the difficulty when turnips are fed.
A drain that is stopped up is one that
is not only not serviceabie. but men
ace to health. When foul there is al
WAYS a disagreeable stencil therefrom.
and, being always damp. substances
decompose quickly. Nothing is more
important than to frequently examine
the outlets of drain pipes and bitches
in order to have a free fow of water
in them.
When blowing or clearing fields for
spring operations a most important
matter Is to clear out the fence cor
ners. This should be done. even II it
entails an extra job after the blowing
is performed. as it is such sourcte from
whence come most Of the crops Of
weeds and seeds. which spread over
the fields and cause endless labor
throughout the entire growing season
New varieties are 5gten sold because
they are novelties rather than be-
cause they are better than the old.
tried and standard kinds 1t is better
to use varieties OF trees and vegetables
that are knswn to be the best for the
section where they have been tested
In preference to using others until ex-
perience gives an opportunity to know
more OF tbs newer varieties. Novel;
ties should be tested in a limited way.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

The Montezuma group Of gold mines.
Chihuahua. Mexico. have become the
property Of the United Mining and Elk
plOration Company Of Los Angeles, Cal
The purchase price is S5lOO0-O00.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
no Have Winter E..

Those who hope to have a full sup
ply of fresh-laid eggs during the win
ter months must do their part or be
says Country Gentleman.
That all who follow these columns
may be fully informed of methods
needed for a successful winter egg
yield. we shall treat the whole sub
ject as If instructins beginner in
selecting and caring for hens. These
cannot be anything more simple and
easy to follow, but the trouble is it
is so very simple and easy that the
very little things necessary for success
are neglected. And there is no use to
hope for success unless these most
necessary details are followed. You
must have the hens properly selected.
housed and cared for, then you will
have the eggs; otherwise you will not.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
Poultry and Emit.

Poultry and fruit trees certainly go
together, says Twentieth Century
Farmer. We have seen this verified in
one place close by last summer. The
apple crop being a complete failure
as much from reason of insect enemies
as anything else. But in this orchard
the chicken house is built in one cor
ner; the coops are scattered through
it. The chickens get the summer shade
and in return eat up the larvae of the
fruit destroyers. They certainly did
in this orchard, as it shows some fine
and perfect fruit this fdl. and all
neighboring orchards are destitute Of
anything but a few wormy, knotty
apples.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

When q boy owns a stray dog, he
SAYS be picked IT up on the streets .
few days after dog show left town
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

Heavy wiEds did considerable damage
70 eli derxicks in the West Virginia field.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

The Virginia Iron, Goal and Coke
Company at Knoxville, Tenn, has vOl-
unfairly increased wages 10 per esEt
About 2.50o men are bele6ted.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24
A Furrow 1880 Miles Long.

The longest piece of blowing ever
undertaken is to be done by the
French government in the near future.
A furrow 1900 miles in length is to
be plowed across the North African
desert from Tunis to Lake Tchad. In
it will be laid a telegraph cable to con-
meet the points nar1ed. A steam pillow
will open a furrow thirty inches deep,
and move at the rate of a mile an
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

Mrs. S. A. B. Deselms sfd two snail
children burned to death in their horns,
Orlando. o. T.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

Cleveland, Ohio, policemen have been
ordered TO close winerooms and curtained
stalls
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

was yelled in mystery the leaders of one
organization of grave despoilers betrayed
themselves to detectives who were sent
out to gather evidence in the matter.
With the clew furnished the detectives
worked persstently on the case until the
members of the ghoulish band were plac-
I'd behind the bars of the indianapolis
TAIL, The men were negroes.
Chief of the Ghouis.
When these arrests were made it was
IMPOSED that the nefarious traffic had
been effectually destroyed. Twenty-four
hours had not passed after the gang men
toned had been placed in jail, however,
before further evidence was collected
pointing toward the startling fact that
three other organizations were still OPP
Grating among the graves of the ceme-
teries in the central portion of Indiana.
The fact was also brought TO light that
several prominent physicians and sur
geons and medical instructors and dem
constructors in the middle West were ac-
eused of completely in the nefarious work
Among these were DIR. Joseph c. Alex
ander, demonstration at the Central Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons in In
dianapolis, who was arrested and charged
with disturbing graves, aiding in con-
cealment of bodies and failing to keep
record of bodies used for dissecting pur
poses.
How the Ghouls Operated.
Rufus Cantrell. who is known as the
king of the Ghouls," made a confess
sion of the manner in which the grue-
some business has been carried on. In
describing the way in which a grave is
robbed, he showed that ghouls have Sc
crets in their business as well as those
engaged in respectable callings. The en-
tire coffin is not laid bare. A hole as
square as the grave is wide is dug at
the head of mound. When the coffin
has been reached man is sent into the
excavation and while he is at work drill
ing through the cashet the light he re-
quires and the noise he makes are both
prevented from arousing suspicion BY a
heavy robe that is thrown across the top
of the grave, while he labors beneath its
covering. When the coffin has been OPP
ened and an aperture has been made
large enough to permit of the corpse be-
ing drawn through. a second ghoul takes
the first mans place and drags the body
from the coffin to the surface.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

s1here are 10,S53,S9 men of the requi-
siia age ard physically fitted to bear
arms in the defense Of the United States.
These available fighters are outside Of
Tie regular army establishment a. the
military organizations of the several
States and territories. This informa-
ton was laid before Congress by Adjt.
Gen. Corbip. The number of men allied
with militia organizations is 11S.259.
Nav York State leads with the greatest
number of organized troops and the
greatest number Of men available for SER
vice. Pennsylvania and illinois follow
in' order.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

Mrs. Roosevelt ss looking well this
season and is untiring in her efforts rs
hostess Charming afternoon musicales
ard teas have followed one another in
repid succession all through the season.
and these with the state receptions and
dinners have faxed the White House 10
Tie extent of at least two great social
events each week. Society generally is
Charmed with White House hospitality.
Miss Alice Roosevelt assists her mother
az all her afternoon teas and a few Of
the state receptions, and she has the dis
tinction of being the leader in all the af-
fairs for young people.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

The largest gun in the world, the six
teen-inch rifle, built recently by the gov
eminent at a cost of 100000 was tested
at the Sandy Hook proving ground and
,gas found to be entirely successful, Civ
iag almost the exact velocity and pres
sure expected without damaging the gun
b the least A charge Of $40 pounds
CT smokeless powder sent 2.40O-pound
proiectile twenty miles. giving It We
ipcity Of 1906 feet second and a pres
gre Of $4,000 poulds to the square inch.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

/. A movement has seen started bv the
president Of the American Peace Society,
Robert Treat Paine, TO get Congress TO
recommend the establishment Of an inter
National congress, to meet every seven
years for collaboration and recommended
lion on matters of general International
concern" The petition points out that
the mutual interests Of the nations are
rapidly increasing, and says that the
world congress- would exert great and
growiax influence in favor Of amity and
.nutual good will, would lessen the dan
ser Of war and assure the permanenes
III peace and the continuance Of pres-
porous corn5nercil relations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

On his return from the West Indian
n,aneuyers Admiral Dewey said that the
mobilization of the feet was the most
beneficial result of the maneuyers and
that the gathering together OF all the
fighting ships In this part of the world
was a lesson which would prove Of great
benefit to the service in time Of war. He
said that the naval fighting force of TO-
go men was equivalent TO an army OF
10000 strong.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-02-24

Washington has a new aspirant to So
cial bonors in the person of Baroness
Vol Sternbelg, the wife of Germany's
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Fortifyina AGAINST Mexico.

General Fred Grant has never been
regarded as a sensational person, but
here he is recommending that the
Texas-Mexican frontier be strongly
fortified, as if he expected that Next
co was about to begin war of in.
vasion against the United States. For
what in the world is chain of fort.
resses needed along the boundary be-
tween this country and Mexico?
In both branches of the service
there are demands by officers for new
forts or ships, for new guns and ar
mour, for increased forces, for ev-
erything which will aggrandize their
commands, giving them greater au'
thority, the control of increased ex'
penditures and bigger places in the
public vision.
AS far as the United States are
concerned there is not cloud in the
sky of universal peace. There is no
need for a greater army or navy. Our
soldiers and sailors should keep quiet.
Let us have peace.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Cake Walk Genesis.

According to foreign journal, the
cakewallk is of French origin. Like
football" it says, (which is an old
French game. the cakewalk was in
vented in France. At first 1t was
known by another name, and the story
goes that in the seventeenth century
it was imported to Louisiana by per-
sons whom the Chief of Police had
sent to the new Colony, thinking 1t
we'll to rid Paris of them. Captivated
by the boisterous dance, the negroes
quickly learned and appropriated 1t,
and now, after two centuries, they
give it back to us with all its cru
dities removed and various new
charms added to it,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
The Presidents Shortcomings.

The President is justly rigid in his
denunciation of lawlessness; let him
do the law. Is there no lawlessness In
the land but that of the mob? Has he
punished the breach of the Sherman
law? Did he execute the law as strict
ly when he waited till the statute oil
limitations barred the prosecution OF
his friend Perry Heath? Did he not
violate that fine spirit of justice which
Is the foundation of our law when he
allowed a desk-holder in Washington
to order Gen. Miles home for the
good of the service?" Is he enforcing
the law against the heads of postal
corruption in the postal service and In
the customhouses as strictly as
against the mere instruments OF 1.-THE
powers that be-"
The president condemns lawlessness
in language that would be violent If II
were not the expression of just and
official indignation, but legal axiom
says "he that asks equity must do
equity" His crime, If he be guilty, is
the most heinous, for his Is the sworn
duty and the accepted responsibility.
Before heaven none of our hands are
clean, but certainly the President is
not justified in casting the first stone
not even the mob could do that