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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
ENTOMBEO IN A MINE.
Scores of Workers Buried by Accident
in Alabama Coal Shaft.


One hundred and tifty-two miners, who
descended into the depths of the Ala
bama Steel and Wire Company's Vir-
ginia City coal mines, six miles south of
Bessemer, Monday morning were sealed
in a tomb hundreds of feet below the
earth's surface as a result of an explo-
sion that occurred at o'clock in the
afternoon.
Between them and the distracted wOm-
en- and children who gathered about the
spot that once was the entrance to the
mine were thousands upon thousands of
tons of slate, coal and earth. and masses
of shattered timber closing the shaft
with a plug as solid as the walls of the
mine, and sealing the death chamber
as completely as could the alchemy of
a Hermes.
There was no means by which air
might penetrate to the cntombed men,
once the supply that was in the mine
when the explosion closed the shafts
should lose its life-giving qualities, and
there was the probability that the ex-
plosion itself filled the inner passag es
with noxious gases. Gangs of men work
ed with desperate energy to dig into the
choked mouth of the mine.
There is some mystery about the cause
of the explosion. BY some it is said 10
have been the result of what is known
in mining vernacular as a dry shot.
The men at work in the minew ere on
the sixth lift. far underground The
noise of the explosion aroused the entire
mining camp. At once large gang of
men was organized and equipped with
tools and the work of opening the en-
trance to the mine began.
An average of over 1000 persons are
killed every year in the collieries of the
world through explosions, fires and fall
ing debris that entombs them beyond the
aid of rescue. The number killed in coal
mines each year during the last decade
is as follows:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

as nearest the heart. and on the fourth
finger because that finger was suppos-
ed to have its own private wire Tin
the shape of a delicate nerye) to the
heart. That finger, too, was called the
medicine finger, and the belief was
that by virtue of the little nerve it
could detect a dangerous poison if sim
ply inserted in the liquid. From that
belief the idea that wedding rings
the rings worn on that finger-had spe-
cial curative qualities. had its rise. To
this day wedding rings are rubbed over
an obstinate sty on an eyelid.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
JAY COOKE. FiNANclER. DEAD.
Raised 80, 900. 900 900 for Government
at Time of Peril.

Jay Cooke, who financed the govern
ment during the darkest day of tie Civil
War, died Thursday night at the resi-
dence OF his son-in-law, Charles ID. Bar
ney. at Ogontz, Pa, at the age of So
years. His death, it was stated, came
after twenty-fom hours of illness and
was due to old age and general debility.
The government needed money badly
at the outset of the Civil War. and it
was not forthcoming. Secretary Chase
conferred with Cooke The result was
that the Philadelphia fuancier obtained
from a syndicate of bankers the first loan
OF S50,O00,000. The men making the
loan met in Washington. Cooke issued
in appeal worded in his own enthusiastic
way to Tie financiera of the country. The
result was astounding. In a short time
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
womcn's Clubs and the home.

The criticism which is so often
heard that there is danger of women
who take an active part in club work
becoming dissatisfied with home life
l think is unjust, writes Mrs. Freder-
lex Schoff, President of the National
Council of Mothers. If only the right
sort of women belonged to our organi-
cations, we should not hear such crit
icism at all. The trouble is that too
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
Twenty Years Ago.

Leopold Damrosch. the musician. III
rector of the Metropolitan Opera
House, New York, died.
London announced the fall of Khar-
tum and the stabbing 70 death of Gen.
Gordon.
Grover Cleveland was declared
President-elect at a joint session OF
the houses of Congress. the first Dem
ocrat in twenty-eight years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
before the board of

will have to appear before the board of
pardons next month
Greason's case has been in the SUI
preme Court six times and twice before
the board of pardons. The death war
rant has been read to him ten times
Mrs. Edwards case has never been in
the Supreme Court, but the board of par
dons has twice refused to commute her
sentence.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
Girl Battles in Icy Surf.

Long Island has young sea nymph
named Molly Canning. who has been
taking a plunge in the surf daily for
the last two months. Even the recent
blizzard did not deter her. and when
she emerged the cold Wind almost con-
verted her into a pillar OF salt. Ike
Lots wife.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
AIIin the Family.

"AIy watch" said the young man
with the cerulean tie, is what might
be properly called a family watch
"How's thatF" queried the inquisi-
tive person.
"well. you see. nv uncle has IT
COW" explained the young man.-De-
tr0it Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
10 Clean Hair Brushe..

The best way in which to clean hair
brushes is with spirits of ammonia and
warm water. Take a tablespoonful of
ammonia to one qrsrt of water; dip the
bristles up and down in the water
without wetting the back: rinse in
clean warm water. shake well. and dry
in the air. but not in the sun. Soap
and soda soften the bristles. and viii
turn an ivory backed brush yellow.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
MRS. EDWARDS GETS AREPRIEvE
Pennsylvania's Double Execution Is
Stayed by Board of Pardons.

On recommendation of the board of
pardons, Gov. Pennypacker of Pennsyl-
vania withdrew the death warrants in
the case of Mrs. Kate Edwards, the
white woman, and Samuel Greason, the
negro, who were under sentence to hang
together i'll the Berks county Jail at
Reading for the murder of Mrs. Ed
wards husband in 1901. The case of
Greason will now be taken to the Penn
sylvania Supreme Court and if that tri-
bunal refuses to reopen the case the at
torneys for Mrs. Edwards and Greason
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

excellent for all thin people and for
nervous, delicate children.
After a few weeks the change Will
be quite noticeable. the health, too,
improved. nervousness and irritability
disappear and, the unsightly bones and
angles replaced by firm, plump flesh,
bright eyes, and healthy complexion.
1t may be added that warm clothing
aud open windows are very essential.
--WomanS Life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
Feeding the Hogs New Corn.

The idea that cholera viii be
brought on by the feeding of new corn
to hogs is not correct, although it is
safe to sa- that the effect of the new
corn on the system of the hog lays the
animal open to attacks of any disease,
and If cholera is within reach the ami
NAL is likely to contract it. The best
plan of handling the corn problem for
hogs is to carry over sufficient SO that
the seasons corn need not be fed until
fully matured, but if this cannot be
done the next best thing is to buy old
corn rather than run any risk of feed
ing the new crop. Even when the
new crop seems well ripened. it must
be fed with care. Use it sparingly for
awhile, putting other grains with it
and only increasing the quantity of
the corn as one sees it is doing no
harm. Care in feeding new corn, as
suggested, may mean the lives of the
hogs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
r.. Cor ola Newspapers.

Here is a hint that the writer got
from the head clerk of big hotel at a
popular Indiana health resort. We
know the germs that lurS in dust, and
how disa greeable. as well as unhealthy
Il is TO inhale I while sweeping. Now
the way that the carpet sweepers at
this xss0at keep down the dust while
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
Laugh and Grow Fat"

Women laugh too little. saws the
Youths Companion. Whether this is
due to their lack of humor or to child
hoods training in gentle manners may
be questioned Certain it is that \
hearty laugh in a woman's voice is
rare music. An audience of women
rustles with amusement but seldom
laughs. a group of girls giggles. but
does not laugh. A woman reading the
most brilliantly humorous story sell
dom gets beyond a smile.
When Sir Walter Besant. in his clev-
err skit, 'The Revolt of Man" pictur-
ed the time in the twentieth century
when women should have surpassed
all power. political, ecclesiastical and
social, he shrewdly noted that laughter
had died out of England; and when
men revolted against their feminine
tyrants, they came back to their own
with peals of laughter.
\ Paris doctor has recently opened
laughter cure. 1t is private institu-
ton. and large fees are charged. The
patients sit round a room, and at a
given moment begin TO smile at each
other. The smile broadens to a grin.
and at a signal TO a peal of laughter.
Two hours Il day of this healthful
exercise are said to cure the worst
cases of dyspepsia. But whether the
habit of laughing easily and naturally
could be acquired by this process Is
doubtful. The student of the art of
laughing might find himself in the
condition of the centipede of classic
| fame, who
was happy till
One day the toad in fun
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

covering. and soop producing m I'M
slightly appearance known as ..scaIy
legs" Kerosene is the usual remedy.
and is the proper one when rightly APP
piled, as it does the work effectually,
but improperly applied it sometimes
causes serious trouble. The proper
time t. apply the kerosene is in the
daytime, and the proper way is to
either dip the shank in or paint the
remedy on with small brush; in
either case care should be taken not
TO allow the oil to reach the body.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

A system of feeding should always
be adopted that will prevent MI pos
sibility of checking growth when the
pigs are weaned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

An earthquake shock knocked one OF
the towers of the San Francisco City
Hall crooked. so that it leaned over
the street Many windows were broken
in the city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

The Washington dewberry. or Ore
gen evergreen blackberry, as it is
cailed. had a little boom the past fail.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

Fowls which feather and mature
early are good egg producers; are good
settlers and mothers and usually at
tractive in appearance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

Chickens fed variety of food grow
fast and this means a marketable con-
dition in short time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

The cleaner the stalls are kept the
less bedding required.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
The wedding Ring Finger.

The wedding ring, says the London
Chronicle, was placed on the left hand.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28
History of Sheen.


OF all domesticated animals the
sheep has. from time immemorlal,
been most closely associated with
mankind. An erudite author, says
Outing, sixty years ago, having labor
iously collated an assortment of allu-
sions to sheep made by sacred and
profane writer's, concluded that the
history of these animals is so inter-
woven with the history of man that
they never existed in a wild state at
all. Biblical history from the time of
Abel is full of illusions to the fiocks
which formed the chief possessions of
the Jewish people and their neighbors.
The spoils of war and the tribute of
vassal kings largely consisted of
sheep. Thus we read that Mesha,
king of Moab, was a sheep master,
and rendered unto the King of Israel
100000 lambs and 100000 rams with
the wool. Moses after his victory over
the Midianites obtained as loot no
less than $4,000 sheep. and long be.
fore the Christian era sheep were cul.
tivated in western Eurone. Spain and
Italy possessed them from an I'M
known period, although long after
Rome was founded the inhabitants
had not learned how to shear the
fleece; and until the time of Pliny,
the practice of plucking it from the
skin was not wholly abandoned.
Disking Pastured Alfalfa.
In reply to an inquiry, Professor
Ten Eyck says:
l think it would be advisable to disk
the field of alfalfa which you de-
scribe, Immediately after cutting and
taking off the crop, or if the alfalfa
has been pastured closely it may not
be necessary to cut it, although the
cutting will usually cause it to start
more readily and evenly. After pas
turing all summer, doubtless the soil
of this field is firm and compact and
needs loosening. If the ground is rea-
sonably moist or if you can disk soon
after a rain, the surface can be loos-
ened and a soil mulch produced which
Will dtIdlG tIt sui, COnSGI We l1C sui
moisture and favor a renewed growth
of the alfalfa. Our methods of disk
ing alfalfa at this station is TO set the
disks rather straight and weight the
harrow with rock, causing it to cut
two or three inches deep. We prefer
to cross-disk and follow with the
smoothing harrow, in order to break
the clods, level the surface and leave
a good soil mulch. The harrow also
assists in pulling out and destroying
the crab grass and other weeds to
some extent.
At this station we have practiced
disking after each cutting during the
season with no bad results, but as a
rule | prefer to disk alfalfa early in
the spring or Immediately after the
third or fourth cutting in the latter
part of the summer or early in the
fall
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

There are different remedies for the
cure OF disease and ailments to which
poultry are subject. 1t is a matter of
importance that not only the remedy,
but also the proper manner of apply
ing be clearly stated. Fowls are
caused much suffering and annoyance
from he attacks of insects, several
varieties OF which make a speciality in
particular. of proving upon and annoy
ing our domesricated varieties of
fowls. One form of insect attack. the
leg. getting a Judgment in the scaiy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

For many years we have beer told
that snow is poor mans manure.
We know that there is nitrogen in
snow and that the soil is more or less
benefited by it, but when one has to
dig through snow to a gate four times
a week, taking away six feet at a
time. he becomes skeptical about the
chemical analysis of this particular
kind Of fertilizer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

Grinding the food for fowls is not
necessary unless for the purpose of
feeding mixture or variety that can
not conveniently be given in any other
manner
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

The rank and file of the farmers are
not engaged in farming for pleasure
Or pastime. This belongs to the veal
thy and the urbanite who may be ex.
plotting some pet hobby. The general
farmer pursues agriculture for live
lihood and devotes his resources to
getting the most from the work per-
formed on his holdings.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

There is vast difference in balky
horses. Some of them are incurable
end others will do fairly well under
the most favorable circumstances.
There are such things as balky driy-
ers and these are as plentiful as balky
horses. A man ought to reason, some
thing the horse cannot do. Horses are
frequently whipped when they are
frightened or at a time when they
should not be whipped and they are
made balky. Some will baik when
hitched to a wagon that viii work all
right TO a pillow.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

An Iowa mathematician has fig
ured that corn yielding thirty bushels
per acre will cost thirty cents per
bushel; a yield of thirty-hve bushels,
twenty cents; forty bushels, eigh-
teen cents; fifty bushels. fifteen cents;
sixty bushels, thirteen cents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

The man who does not read and
think does his work by the hardest
plan. 1t is the educatio of head and
hand that gives us the best results.
Don't point to a man who has made a
success by hard labor, for he is no cri-
terion. There is no knowing how much
such man could have done had he
educational advantages and could
have used his head along with his
hands.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

1t is in favor Of sheep that they
will yield profit under conditions
so unfavorable that other farm ami
mails, under the same conditions. will
not be profitable; yet they will yield
as good pay as any farm animals for
the most favorable conditions
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

No better time can be found to dis
cuss the system of drainage than now
Many a farmer has wrestled with the
problem through wet fields until he
has resolved to do some draining 9th
ers have had experience and profit by
that experience.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

1t is claimed that seeds left in their
seed covers till wanted for planting
terminate much more certainly than
those from which the hulls have been
removed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

In some parts of Michigan the farm
ers' club spirit is so well established
among farmers that when the meeting
day comes around a whole neighbor-
hood will get together and spend the
entire day at some neighbours home.
They have a program, take their lunch.
eat visit, walk out over the farm of
the host, look at his stock and see
his buildings. and one has no idea of
the influence it has on such farmers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

Vut UsiF Iut Itdu III Iuu
Said, Pray which leg goes after which 2
This strained his mind to such a pitch
He lay distracted in ditch,
Considering how to run.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

The useful bacilli are on the in
crease. Not long since we learned that
ii is necessary to have a certain kind
of bacillus in the soil for the profitable
growth of alfalfa, and now comes the
intelligence that a number of them
gathered together and formed them
selves into a non-explosive lamp.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

The farmers in Kansas are alive to
the benefits of alfalfa and it is rec
ognized as being a great agricultural
product when managed properly.
Growing alfalfa is a great industry in
that State.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

In the fall season, when selecting
the stock for keeping for the winter,
always keep the largest, most active
and youngest chickens. If you have
noticed any hen that is an especially
good layer keep her and set as many
of her eggs as possible, especially If
egg production is an item.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

Money invested in a railroad ticket
to attend a poultry show is a paying
investment. The exhibitors are always
on hand to explain and answer ques-
tons. and much can be learned from
them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

A farm would be unworthy of that
name without well selected flock OF
chickens, but do not keep poultry
purely from sentiment. 1t is paying
business, but an expensive hobby.
Know which of the birds it will pay
to keep and which it will pay to rid
yourself Of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-02-28

An Austrian has invented 4 safety
line for runaway horses. 1t is so con-
structed that it presses two small roll
crs against the horses windpipe and
shuts off his wind and he has to
stop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-02

Sugar, sack basis-Golden &, 4.65i
extra c, sI,I5; powdered. 1886; patent
cube, s5.25. cane, d. g., s5.25; fruit sug
ar. $3.50; beet sugar, s5.l5; barrels, cwt.
! Zoe; kegs, ewt, Csc; boxes, cwt, SOC ad
vance over sack basis lless l.4c per lb
| II paid for In Is dsys).
Sait--Balcs Of 1873, bale, $780, bales
OF 30.3s, bale, sl.60, bales Of 40-4s, bale
sl.0o bales OF l5.los, bale, sl.60; bags
sos, fne. ton, sll.oo; bags, 90 lbs, genu'
Inc Liverpool, ton, si7.oo; bags. so lbs.
i.2 ground, zoos, ton, 500; X. s. v. p.
20 5.lb, cartons, s225; r. s. v. r., "a
3-lb. cartons, sl.I5; Liverpool lump, ton
$3.50.
Riee-Imperial japan, No. ], s5.35 l.2i
Southern, Japan, 4 l.2@5c; broken. ;
3.4c; head, fancy, 5 3.4c; head, choicc
IS l.2c.
Coffee-Mocha. 24@2sc; Java, fancy
2o@32ci Java, good, 2o@24ci Java, ordi'
nary, lT@20c, Costa Rica, fancy, $50
2oci Costa Rica, good, ll@lsci Ar.
buckles. l0c per h.; Lion, lec per lb.
Columbia coffee, 10 l.4ei Salvador, lie
l5c.
Provisions-IIams, 10 size, 10 3.4c;
hams, picnic, Ice; bacons, regular, l2cj
bacon, breakfast, 10 l.2@lo l.2c, dry
salt sides, lie; backs, dry salt, lie.
Nuts-walnuts, No. 1, SOFT shell,
l6ci No. !, hard shell, 10 3.4c; Chile,
l3c, almonds, 20c; filberts, l4@l7c;
Brazils, l5cj pecans, l3 l.2@l5c; hickory
Sc; Virginia peanuts, 7@7 l.2c; Jumbo
Virginia peanuts, DC; Japanese peanuts
5 l.2@0c; chestnuts, Italian, l4cj cocoa.
nuts, dozen, 90c.
Figs-white, h., 5 l.e@se; black, Q
@7c.
Dates-Golden, 60.lb. boxes, 6@9 l.2c;
lib. packages, Sc; Fard., l5.lb. boxes,
sl.40 box.
Beans-Small white, 4 l.4cj large
white, 3 l.2c, pink. Sc; bayou, 4 3-4c;
Limas, &c; Mexican, red, ec.
Pickled gOOds-Pickled pigs feet, l.2.
barrels, $780, l.4.barrels, s2.75; l5.lb
kits, sl.25; picked tripe, i.2.barrels,
$780, l.4.barrels, s2.75; i5.lb. kits,
si.25, pickled pigs tongues, l.2.barrels,
5000; l.4.barels, $500; l5.lb. kits,
$3.50; picked lambs tongues, l.2.bar.
rels, 5000; l.4.barrels, $780, l5.lb. kits,
s2.75.
Lard-Kettle.rendered: Tierces, lie;
tubs, II l.4cj sos, IL l.4c; zoe, II 3.sc;
los, II s.4ci 5s, II 7.sc; Standard pure;
Tierces, l0c; tubs, 10 l-4c; sos, 10 l-4c;
goa, 10 3.sc; los, 10 s-4c; 5s, 10 l.4c; bs.
DC. Compound: Tierces, 70, tubs, I Lac;
50s, o 3-4c; los, l-4c, IS, 7 Sac.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-02

Cucumbers- Box, soc; beeeta. sI.50 per
sack, carrots. 75c per sacki green peas,
i@2c, green beans. 4@5cI wax. 4cj
garlic, lsic; egg plant, lsc h.; green
corn, i2lc doz.i sweet potatoes, 2ic.
Dried Fruit-Apples, evaporated, oic
per h., sundried, sacks or boxes, none |;
apricots ll@l2I, peaches, l0@lle;
pears. lo@l2 l.2c; prunes. Italian, Ga
0 i.2c; French, Q l.2cj hgs, Cal. blacks,
8 3.4c, do, white, none; Smyrna, zoe;
Fard. dates, &C., plums. pitted, &c.
Cereal foods-Rolled oats, cream, 90.
ID. sacks, 1915, lower grade, 5000
1925, oatmeal, steel cut, 50.ib. sacks, sS
per bale, io.lb. sacks. s4.26 per bale; oat-
meal tground), 5o-lb. sacks, $50 per
bale, l0.lb. sacks, 400 per bale; split
peas, 800 per ioo.lb. sack; 25.lb. boxes,
si.is, pearl barley. 4.2S per 100 lbs.;
2s.lb. boxes. SIPS per box; pastry -four,
io.Ib. sacks. s2co per bale.
Canned salmon Columbia river, lib.
tails, 1885, 2.lb. tails. $3.50; fancy lib.
fats, 500, LIB. fancy fats, sl.2s;
fancy lib. ovals, s2.75; Alaska tails,
pink, 90c; red sl45; nominal, q,
tall, $500.
Mason fruit jars-Half gallons, per
gross. si.0o; quarts, $50; pints, 1885,
extra caps. per gross, s2.35.
Economy fruit jars-Half. gallons, per
gross. 1885, quarts. 5000; pints, 1856;
extra caps, sl.s5.
Everlasting fruit jars-Half.gallons.
$780, quarts, $780, pints. $50, extra
caps, glass, $3.50.