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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
HandIinr Rars of Grain.

In grain-growng sections more or
less grain in bags has to be handled
by manpower. and this becomes CON
siderable of q burden after Il time.
A device for assisting in this work
may be easily constructed by any
handy man. Set a heavy post in the
ground so that it will stand about two
and one-half feet above the surface;
then take heavy board. the wider
the better, and about ten feet long.
Cut two pieces of board wedge-shape
and fasten to the lower edge of the
board. Cut these pieces so that when
they rest on the ground with the other
end of the board resting on the beveled
top of the post the whole thing is
firm.
Then have a hook formed with a
short handle. such a hook as is used
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
Head the Trees Low.

The modern method of tree training
which provides for low-headed trees is
of great advantage as those who now
have mature trees trained In this way
can testify. If there were no advan-
tage besides ease in gathering the
fruit this alone should lead to the low
heading plan. The trees are easier TO
spray, easier to prune, and there is
much less danger from high winds
There has as yet been but one serious
objection to the low-headed tree, and
that the trouble in cultivating the soil
around them. To meet this objection,
there are several new implements on
the market with which the careful
worker can do quite as good work
among low headed trees as among tall
ones. Everything points to the low
headed tree as the one of the future,
and when growers learn all of the ad-
vantages Of such trees by actual expe-
rience they will not go back to the tall
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
(To be continuedJ
Stories of Lincoln.


Among the accepted anecdotes OF
Lincoln some are perennially welcome
because they are characteristic of the
man as tradition paints him. One day,
we are told, in William E. Curtis
new biography. merchant visited the
White House and sent up his card
among a quantity of others from eager
officeseekers. Under his name he had
written, Holds no Office. and wants
none''
SHOW him up commanded Mr..
Lincoln at once. He's a curiosity"
The merchant passed the long line
of supplicants, and had a delightful
talk with the most harassed man in
the country.
Although Lincoln was the quaintest
of men. ready to put even serious facts
in light and picturesque language,
when the time for swords" came he
was ready.
In an eXigency, Secretary Stanton
refused to carry out an order of the
President in regard to the enlistment
of Confederate prisoners who wished
to enter the Union services. The or
der was repeated, only to be second
time denied. Then followed talk
about it.
Now, Mr.. President" said Stanton,
"those are the facts. You must see
that your orders cannot be executed"
Mr.. Secretary" said Lincoln, quiet
~, Il reckon you'll have to execute
the order"
mr.. President" said Stanton. Il
cannot do it,
Lincoln fixed his eyes upon the 9TH
er man, and said, in a voice the firm
ness of which admitted no appeal:
.'AIr. secretary, it will have to be
done.'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
MODELS SET FOR THE USERS OF rAFFETA

characteristic of the season-this from
the standpoint of stylishness only. And
much of it proved to be as perishable as
it looked Shoppers disregarded the likeli-
hood of its proving so, ana countless
women who meant to put in dog days at
the seashore or lakeside carried away
best hats all trimmed with chiffon, tulle
ostrich plumes and steel CLINT. Twenty
four hours of fog brought ruin, and the
trade in hats has been, in consequence,
better than usual all summer. In the
headwear now finding purchasers is less
of the short lived trimmings. but some is
there, and hints of what is to rule in
millinery during fall and winter are few
indeed. Sample hats appear here In
the top row of the picture are dark
green straw trimmed round the brim with
green and white straw and pierced with
two black quilts; black chip covered
except at the top with pink roses and
leaves. and tan panama straw trimmed
with fancy stiff straw and topped by
bunch of grapes. Such headgear would
indicate that the lesson Of the perish
able decorations had been learned but
the remaining two hats OF sorts plenti-
full in the current showings, give the OPP
posite indication They were draped
hat of white chiffon and lace and another
of green silk with crown of raffia lace
and long ends of green silk ribbon. Fruit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
The New Peach Disease.

The disease called Little Peach is
giving serious trouble to orchardists
in New York and Michigan, and the
subject is being investigated by Gov
eminent experts. The cause is due. in
part at least, to a fungous growth
which attacks the roots. but the cause
has not been positively proved. The
malady somewhat resembles peach vel
lows in its effect. The main symp-
toms are the small size of the fruit
without special spots or blotches; the
general feebleness and final yellowing
of the trees anu their gradual decline
and death without apparent cause. Tne
disease often spreads in circle from
the tree first attacked. The spread
is slow, generally taking from three
to five years or more to spread through
an orchard. The only remedy yet dis
covered is to pull out the diseased
trees as soon as the first symptoms
appear, and this course is the one
urged by the agents of the depart
ment
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
Twenty Years Ago.

A hot wave swept over Southern
France and the plague Of cholera,
which had ragged for a month. became
more severe.
The Rush street bridge, Chicago, was
tested and formally opened for traffic.
joy Gould resigned the presidency OF
the Wabash, st. Louis and Pacific Rail-
way and plans for its reorganization
were put into execution.
Lieut. Greedy and his fellow arctic
explorers. recently returned, were Civ
en- grand reception at Portsmouth.
y. II.
The corner stone Of the Bartholdl
statue in New York was laid during a
pouring rain.
Henry N. Stanley. the African ex-
plorcr. recently returned 10 England,
was given reception by King Leopold
at Ostead.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

Course in Breadmaking in Schools.
mo properly raised American wom-
an should have the least dread of a
bakers strike such as we are having
up Boston way" said L. NJ. Waters
of that city.
1.-The making of bread ought to be
part of a girls education nowadays,
just as it was liz the early days Of
this country. / believe that the home
bread that our fathers ate contributed
TO their virility and nerve. 1t was the
sure enough thing, the real essence of
wheat before the patent processes
came along and made me beautiful
white flour with most of the strength
gone from il. But anyway, it is fool
ish for any girl to grow up in ignor-
ance of the breadmaking process. Ny
belief is that the girls of the land
ought to be made TO take a compulsory
course in me schools that would give
them the knowledge of it."-W2shing-
ton Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
One hundred Years AuO. :

The harbor OF New York was block
AIDED by the British. much TO the dis
may of American ships and shipping
interests.
The first English school was estab-
lished in st. Louis, Mo.
The United States squadron, under
Commodore Preble. attacked the ship
ping and batteries of Tripoli. During
the action the Constitution was much
damaged. thirteen were wounded, and
one killed, three of the enemy's boats
were captured and three sunk.
John Kinzie, of the American Fur
Company, bought lie Mails trading
house and was the first permanent set
tier of Chicago.
A coach route was established be-
tween Philadelphia and Pittsburg, Pa.
Considerable excitement prevailed
in Florida over an Instruction OF
Americans who attempted to surprise
and capture the garrison at Baton
Rouge
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
forty Years Ago.

Residents of red light districts in
Chicago were given forty-eight hour
notice TO leave the city by the police
board
The United States treasury depart
ment was making every effort to pay
the army up to July /.
SO many men of Chicago and iii
nois were being recruited by agents
for other States that Governor Yates
issued an order barring such agents,
Admiral Farragut, with six iron
clads, was reported to have passed
Forts Morgan and Gaines and 10 be
bombarding the inner defenses of Mo-
bile.
The citizens OF Pennsylvania ut a
special election approved an amend
ment to the Constitution allowing sol.
diers TO vote.
Residents of Buffalo. y. Y, were ex-
cited over a report of an intended Con-
federate raid from Canadas with the
object OF burning the city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

youth. and his eye snapped until dry
sparks seemed to start from it.
This is our. surgeon, Burlington" re-
sumed the captain.
And your son. | should take it, IL
might judge from his looks.' returned
Buffo. looking first upon one aud then
upon the other, but particularly noting
the scountenance of the youth.
Yes. yes" responded Laroon, with a
pleasure which he did not attempt to
hide. for this was the first time Lat
ever such a remark had been made.
Then yen think he looks like me- he
added. half carelessly.
There is certainly a resemblance.
replied Burlington. enough. at least. to
indicate that you are of one family"
$50 we are--so we are" uttered Mari,
gazing into Paul's features with dark
smile; and as he did so. Buffo was
regarding him with another smile-aad
such a smile that more than one man
Noticed il and wondered what it meant.
Paul turned away and went to the
taffrail and from the expression OF is
countenance one could have readily seen
that he was far from being pleased with
the remarks which had just been made.
1t was just about noon when the an
Choir was secured at the cathead, and
soon as all sail was made. and the
yards properly trimmed, the boatswain
piped and then the off-watch went to
dinner The distance to Silver Bay was
not far from 5oJ miles. The wind here
was variable. for bold. broad shores
broke the trades.
"That fellow handles himself WELL"
remarked Langley. the first officer as he
stood by the side of the captain upon
the weather quarter He nodded toward
burlington rs he spoke which individ-
nal was then sitting alone upon the
railway of the long gun.
Il think he'll make a good hand for
u.s." returned Laroon. looking upon the
MANNED seaman.
(To be continued.l
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
fifty Years Ago.

The usury laws of England were re-
peaied by Parliament.
The battle of kars took place be-
tween the Russians and Turks, the loss
on both sides exceeding IL 900 men.
Territory acquired from Mexico un-
der the Gadsden purchase was incor-
porated with the territory of New Mex
leo
The Queen Regent Of Spain attempt
ed to leave Madrid, but was prevented
by the populace, who demanded her
trial by the Cortes.
A severe battle was fought between
the Chippewa and Sioux Indians.
The Russians on the demand of Aus
tria evacuated the Danube principally
then occupied by Austria.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
The Sea SCOurge
CHAPTER II.-(Continued.)


A little while passed, and the pirate
crew were becoming uneasy. The ship
was ever and anon popping away at her
bow guns. but none Of her shot reached
their mark. Laroon stood by the old
gunner's side, and ere long he asked him
how a bow shot would work.
'.I'll try" was Ben's simple answer.
And as he spoke he arose and set about
leveiing his gun. ''I'n give 'em a run
MIN shot this time,'' he continued, after
he had calculated the distance and ele-
waited the piece. He then watched for
his opportunity, for he had pointed the
gun little astern to allow for head
range. With a keen, steady gaze. he
marked the movement of the brig, and
when the line of his sight along the gun
struck a point about six inches abaft the
ships foremost, he fred. There was a
quick report, shock, and a trembling
of the briggs spars, and then all hands
sprang to the rail to see what was the
result. The old gunner waited anxiously
for the report, and his eye Frightened as
he saw the ships men rushing up the
foreshrouds.
You've hit the foremost just below
the futtocks," cried Storms, who had
been gazing through a glass.
Then Wen try once more in the same
place" returned Ben, and thus speak
ing. he proceeded to reload his gun.
He loaded his gun with the utmost
care, putting in an exact quantity Of
powder. and selecting a shot that would
drive home snugly. When all was ready
he took his aim with calm precision
and the expression upon his face told
that he meant mischief to someone. And
surely he did, for hardly had the smoke
cleared away ere the sloop-of-war's fore
mast was seen to go over the side, taking
with it the main-topgallant-mast and jib-
boom.
''That'll do" said Laroon. as calmly
as though he had been making some new
disposition OF the sails
But the men were not so cool. They
shouted with all their might, and when
they felt that they had expressed their
full feeling they relapsed into their usual
quiet and orderly state.
Ben Martin carefully cleaned his gun,
outside and in, and then replaced the
tarpaulin. while Storms shut up his glass
and placed it in its beckets upon the
binnacle.
Wen go to Manila" said the captain
Accordingly the course was changed
two points further north, and the yards
trimmed. Two hours later the sloop-of-
war could be discerned. still hampered
by part Of the wreck OF spars that had
SO summarily fallen upon her.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
thirty Year. 400.

The peoples, or white mans" tick
ct was elected in Vicksburg, Miss, for
the first time since 1851.
An attempt was made in the Chicago
City Council to have the proposed city
hall located on the West Side.
The gossip of London clubs was that
the House of Commons would be asked
to appropriate 100000 to pay the
debts of the Prince of Wales.
Twenty-Five persons, mostly women.
persisted in the burning Of an Ohio Riv-
er steamer near Aurora, Ind. Charges
of selfish cruelty were made against
the boats crew.
Five thousand grangers held mon
ster picnic at Fort Wayne, Ind.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
The Sew Year Book.

Tie annual report of the Secretary
OF Agriculture occupies one hundred
pages of the new Year Book. after
which the bulk of the book consists
of thirty-two special articles; all but
two of these have been prepared by
officials of the department The sub
jects dealt with include The relation
OF cold storage to commercial apple
culture. the preparation Of land for
irrigation. the adulteration of drugs.
promising new fruits. the relation OF
forests to stream flow. and the effect
of preservatives In food on health
and digestion. Free copies may be
had on application to members of Con-
greSs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
Milk Stunned rs Ice

The milk supply of Copenhagen,
Denmark, is shipped TO the city in a
frozen condition. 1t is filtered as it
comes from the farmers, then pasteur-
lied TO 1S5 degrees, then cooled, and
frozen by the brine process. 1t is
shipped to the city by train in insulat-
cd chambers. On arrival 1t is stored
in cases. houses. and thawed out as
needed. 1t is declared. the taste. flavor
and other qualities are unimpaired.
and that the milk so treated can be
kept sweet and fresh for any reason
able time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

by truckmen in the cities. With the
hook lift the sack of grain on the
lower edge of the board. haul it up
the smooth surface of the board and
when at the end set on the sloping
post it may be easily transferred TO
ones shoulders In the illustration
figure ! shows how the wedge-shape
pieces must be cut. figure 2 how the
post should be beveled, figure 3 the
iron hook, and figure 4 the slope of the
laorI
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
pnlierei nf All Fear.

niouysius observed Damocle cast
inc 4 furtlve glance at the sword.
Its sharp as razor. remarked
the tyrant.
Thanks" replied his guest. vlsibig
relieved. Il see there is no danger"
And he laughed to think that he had
s,ve-n that morning because Mrs. Da-
mocles sharpened her pencil with his
razor.--New York Tribune
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Shnde fnr thr swine.

Shade fer swine is quite as neces-
sary as for other animals, and when
one has a tree or two in the pasture
the question of shade is readily set
tied If there are no trees plant three
or four. and while they are growing
use portable houses for shade, making
them with 4 sill SET on runners and
with 4 ring set in the front sill so
that q horse may be attached and the
house moved when necessary These
houses may be made Of any cheap
material and he roof arranged 50 that
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

Jennie's mother was expecting COM
pany. but just before train time, says
What TO Eat, n Telegram arrived which
read. missed tain VIII start same
time tomorrow"
Jennie rushed from school expect
ing TO see the guest, but instead was
shown the message. After reading It
laboriously, and carefully through, sc
exclaimed:
why. mamma if she starts at he
same time tomorrow. she viii miss the
train again.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

Al companies Of the Illinois militia
which had been on strike dGty In Chi
cago AID Pullman were relieved from
service by Governor Aitgeld
Tire strike of the American Railway
Union. which had been attended by 50
much riodlg, formally was declared
OF.
Japaa protested against the delivery
to Chinl OF 10.0D.OO0 rife cartridges
by a. American firm.
Viceroy Ii Hung Chang was intrust-
cd with the conduct Of the war against
japan ny the Emperor Of China
Eleven passengers were BILLED when
Rock Island train went through
fresfie near Lincoln Neb.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
sinrIe Mheel Trnck.

With this truck one can pick up a
barrel or bag of grain. fruit or vegeta-
bles and wheel it away, even over a
rough path, something almost impossi-
BILE with the small. double wheeled
grocery and freight trucks. A black
smith will mount a wheel beneath a
frame, as shown in the cut, and the
frame ought to be within the ability
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
seventy-five Years AGO.

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear In
Urinary at Boston was founded.
The centennial Of Baltimore was cell
ebrated.
The first locomotive regularly used in
the United States was run on the Car
bondale and Honesdale Railroad In
New York
Moray floods" in Scotland caused
great loss of life and damage 10 prop
erty.
Rosas, the leader OF the Federalists,
attained supreme power in the Argen-
tine republic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23
DELICACY is THE AIM.
LIGHT AND PERlSHazl COS
TuMES ARE POPULAR.
Giving Out Before Season Is Over, They
Have to Be Replaced and Reaction
Now Setting in Will Undoubtedly

women
have been invited,
even urged. TO
take up simple
I a ) h j o II ;, and
have refused to
do SO. Now they
are paying the
penalty, and its
nature is such as
TO make it seem
likely that a pc
Rod of less elab-
crate d re s 5 in e
may not be far
away. 1t comes
about through the
fact that our styl-
ish dresser this
summer must not
only get herself
up deliberately, but
che e.bOnil
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

shelled eggs, and the young fowls
grow rapidly and reach marketable
size at an early age. They deserve
all the praise that has been bestowed
upon them, and are destined to be-
come popular with those who raise
poultry for profit.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

a nj III degree.
Pure w b it e
throughout. with
rose comb, I'M
f e a t h e r e d
shanks. and full
meaty breast
all in all. the
ideal fowl for
farmer or fan
cier. The fe-
males are good
winter layers of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

ornaments are likely to multiply as au.
tumn approaches, and a run Of greatly
varied ribbon embellishments is indicated.
The liking for ostrich plumes is likely
to be extended. and paradise feathers are
growing in faNor
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

a portion of it may consist of tree
limbs laid over the boards set far
apart. The cost need not be great
and the results will pay for the time
and labor spent.
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In Love and War.

II NOTICE. said the young man.
THAT soldiers speak of battles as en-
fragments. but all engagements are
nor battles"
No" replied Henpeck. but most
marriages are. Philadelphia Press
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

liberal supply of fine costumes. A dressy
gown or two no longer will suffice. and
the consequent bills are enough even to-
make fashionable woman pause and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

Judge Puimam. in the United States
Circuit Court In Portland. Ne. entered
final decree OF foreclosure and sale
against building plants II different parts
81 tie country controlled by TIE United
states Shipbu.iding Company.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

of any one handy with tools. A me-
dunn sized single wheel truck will do
much work and do it easier than is
possible with a small double wheel
truck.-Ofange Judd Farmer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-23

When woman hasn't anything else
10 DO she rips up something useful and
makes something ornamental
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The White Wyandotte.

The White Wyandotte is typical
all-around, useful fowl. that combines
beauty and money-making qualities in
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-13

stay by me, my own little girl, and I shall
ny you; until death parts An
s"er this letter by return, Babbie. If
can see you soon II will cause my death,
but be sure apd send your mama, as l want
20 see her .. my God. you know not how l
am FEELING over this, but answer. Your true
love. I,AWRENCE
P. s.-Answer this and tell me viii You
Always stay by me until death parts us. as
| trust you and believe you l am in here
is,,, Ior you and viii die for you. so be true.
10 you until we meet again
In her efforts to communicate with
the prisoner Miss Heyde was aided by
Mrs. Kate Petite, manager of the Uni
Versal Service Society, and that lady,
too, came under detective displeasure
In default of furnishing $1,000 bond
Alexander remains in Jail.
Albert Case was intoxicated last Sun
day when he disturbed the peace of
Mrs. Matilda Williams household, at 12
Twelfth street. nor had he entirely re-
covered from inebriety when he entered
the court of Judge Fritz yesterday
morning. He held animated converse
with the complaining witness and sew
eral ladies who had been summoned to
testify for her, and when called to face
the bench he burst into tears and sob
bingly aVerred that the primal cause of
his trouble was better half who
eclipsed him in age and weight and
ability to nag" she being aided and
abetted by his stepdaughter, a maiden
almost as old as he and much more
combative of nature than himself. He
was ordered into custody for detention
until he is sober enough to speak with
out blubbering.
Mrs. Abbey Kelleher, middle-aged
and portly, responded with an unintel-
ligible humble when Judge Cabaniss
requested her to narrate the incident
upon which she based her complaint
accusing Edward Walsh of having rout-
ed peace from her domicile, 339 Tehama
street. His Honor repeated his request,
and again the lady muttered something
which he apparently failed to compre-
hend, for he instructed a bailiff to sum-
mon Mr.. Becsey, the German inter
prefer, from the corridor. Mr. Becsey
trotted into court and at once proceed
ed to address Mrs. Kelleher in the Ian
guage of the Fatherland
"Gehe zu," he said, "und erzehle
define geschicht." the literal transla-