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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

THEO. =. SHON1Z Will nave absolute
charge of construction work, but Mr..
Shonts will be the executive head and
the direct representative of the Pres
ident
Theodore p Shonts is a prominent
railroad man, having long been presi-
dent of The Toledo, Peoria & Western
Road. He was born in Crawford Coun-
ty, Pa, fifty years ago, and graduated
with the class Of 1876 at Monmouth
College. He was graduated with the
degree Of B. A., and three years after
the degree Of NJ. A. was conferred up
on him by the same institution. In
July, 1881, he became president of the
Iowa Construction Company, which
year later he was made general SUI
perintendent of the Indiana, Illinois 8
Iowa Railroad, which position he oc-
cupied for four years. In 1856 he be-
came general manager of the same
road, and in 1898 was made president.
1t was in the latter year that Mr..
Shonts and Paul Morton secured prac-
teal control of the Three rs, as the
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Railroad is
commonly called.
Later they sold to the Vanderbilt
system and made million each on the
deal. He then went into the Glover
Leaf Road, as. the Toledo, Peoria &
Western is known, and his executive
ability was shown there His income
is 100000 a year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
How to Oil the Wagon Right.


Use of the right kind of oil is i'm
portant in keeping up the condition of
wagon wheels. Lard should not be
used, as it soaks into the hub and
works out AROUND the lemons, seriously
injuring the wheel. Tallow is better
and works well for wooden axle trees.
Castor oil is one OF the most durable
lubricators and is the only kind which
will last long on a badly worn axle
1t is also preferred for all iron hubs.
Some of the patent axle greases are
good and cheaper than castor oil. 9th
ers are not desirable in any way.
Many people use too much grease in
oiling wagon wheels. A spoonful of
castor Oh is enough for all four wheels.
Any surplus will work out and gum
up or be forced into the hub. Before
oiling the spindle should be wiped
clean and wet with little turpentine.
Then apply a few drops Of the oil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Killing and PluclSiup Fowls.

1t is well to make the bird fast for
II hours or more before it is killed,
in order that its crop and other organs
may be quite empty. The best way
to kill a bird is to sever the main ar
terry in the roof of the mouth. When
this is done the bird quickly bleeds
to death. AS soon as cut it should be
hung head down, to allow the blood
to run out Of the body. Immediately
after the bird is dead, and before the
animal heat has left the body, the
feathers should be plucked out, pains
being taken to remove all the pin
feathers and not to tear the skin.
The feathers come out more easily
if the carcass is put in boiling water
for a few minutes; but this method,
although very common, Injuries the
wholesome look of the skin and, it is
believed, makes the flesh decompose
more quickly. Dry picking is there
fore far preferable and should be in
sisted on.
If a bird is to be kept before using,
drive out all the animal heat, which,
if left in. might hasten decomposition.
Some poultry men put the plucked
birds into cold water, which serves the
double purpose of cooling them and
of making them look plumper There
may be no objection to it if the water
is clear and they dre left in only
few minutes, but if they are allowed
to soak until they swell beyond their
natural size, it is certainly fraudulent
and probably injurious. A still more
Objectionable way of pumping birds
is by blowing them out. This Is bad
enough when a bellows is used, but
when, as is often the case, the dresser
blows direct from his mouth, it is dis
gushing and dangerous and
Home.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
SKIN BOATS MOST ANCIENT.
Primitive Craft Made of Hides Are
Still Used in Egypt.

Still Used in Egypt.
Babylonian and Egyptian sculptures
show goat and cow skins, roughly
made into boat shape and used for
river craft. It is likely that this is
the Oldest and most primitive form of
vessel in the world, says the Detroit
Free Press, and it came into use as
soon as man had advanced beyond the
stage of ferrying himself across water
ways on tree trunks.
In King Solomon's day the rivers
Euphrates and Tigris were navigated
almost entirely by means of such craft.
Old as this form of water transport
tation is, it has not disappeared by any
means. Bible land still is full of in
land sailors who paddle skin boats
that are not bit different from those
that were used in the time OF the jew
ish kings. The river front of Bagdad
to-day harbors great fleets of exactly
the same kind of skin and rattan boats
that used to ply there in the days Of
Haroun AL Raschid.
Even in Europe there are races that
still use boats made of skins. These
races live in Albania and other parts
of the Balkan peninsula. The natives
tie three or more goat skins together
and stiffen the structure with a thin
framework of rattan and tough
grasses.
Most of the boats are so small and
weak that the passengers must lie fat
on them. while the boatman buoys
himself with a goat skin and swims
along behind to shove the boat on.
These boats look very funny, for the
natives leave the heads and tails Of
the goats on the skins.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
THE ENGINES SONG.

Through city and forest and field and
glen
l rush with the roaring train;
My strength is the strength of thou
sand men,
My brain is my masters brain
/ borrow the senses Of him within
Who watches the cleaning line;
His pulses l feel through my frame OF
steel,
His courage and will are mine.
I hear, as I swerve on the upland curve,
The echoing hills rejoice
To answer the knell of my brazen bell
The laugh Of my giant voice.
And, white in the glare of the golden
ray
Or red in the furnace light,
My smoke is a pillar of cloud by day,
A pillar of fame by night.
-Four-Track News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

It is one of the good signs of the
times that the use of the left hand is
coming into fashion in education. Our
children, let US hope, are not to be
forever crippled by being brought up
'one-handed." We are learning at last
the absurdity of allowing one Of our
hands to fan into practical disuse. and
the excellent names behind the newly
formed Ambidextral Culture Society
give ground for hope that common
sense may prevail on the subject and
lead 10 the development of a two
handed instead of a one-handed race
London Mail.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
RECENT CASE OF suTIEE.
A Young Hindu Widow Burned on the
Pyre With Her Dead Husband.

Although for many years suffice or
sat-, to use the modern spelling, has
been practically stamped out by the
action of the Indian government, cases
occur occasionally. OF the most re-
cent, which took place in Behar, an
account foliows, showing that the hor-
rible custom is still regarded with
approval by many Hindus.
The report of the magistrate in
Calcutta who committed the perpetra-
tors for trial contains the following
passages:
The evidence goes to show that
one Chaudhri Missir, alias Chatturb
Hujmissir, a Brahman of Sancharl
village, having died recently, arrange
ments were made for the cremation
of his body at the 'Devi Stnan' of that
place, on tie banks of a small river.
A piece was cut in the ground in the
shape of a st. Andrews cross, and the
funeral pyre was built over it.
THE body being laid on the pyre,
the widow, having bathed in the river
and adorned herself as for her mar
rage, took her seat on the pyre and
called on her son, the accused Jugger-
nath Missir, to do his duty as a de-
vout Hindu. Juggernath lighted some
wheat stalks, and, having walked
around the pyre three times, applied,
according to custom, the fire to the
mouth of the deceased.
This failed to ignite the pyre, and
it is said that ne and the four Brah-
mans accused, viz, Balkishun, Missir,
Dwarka Missir, Ram Charan Missir
and Lach Man TIE Wari, performed
the Humad, which consisted of the
burning of incense and the placing of
lighted chips of wood, dipped in
gbee, under the pyre until ignited. By
this time a vast crowd were assem-
hled.
CAS- the smoke from the incense
assembled and the flames reached the
widow she is said to nave moved about
and writhed, and finally to have stood
up and turned toward the setting sun,
but Immediately feli sack on the pyre,
apparently overcome by the increas-
ing flames, and amid cries of Sat
RAN 'Sita Ran SAITH Mai HI JAIL
the beating of drums, the clang of
cymbals and blowing of the sank or
shell was burned to ashes with the
corpse of her husband.
'SaWar Choukidar, the Waterman
of the village, being present, refused
to lay any information before the po-
lice, though the necessity of doing so
was suggested to him.
1T is an unfortunate circumstance
that the majority Of the witnesses are
Hindus, and as such the accused have
the full benefit of their sympathies.
Of this several of the witnesses gave
every indication, and some of them
were distinctly unwilling witnesses.
The case having come to the ses-
sions the following were convicted
and sentenced to the various terms of
Imprisonment mentioned: Juggernath
Missir, five years rigorous imprison-
ment; Balllishun Missir, three years;
Dwarka, three years; Ran Charan,
one and half years; Swar Choukidar,
one year; Gunga and Dilchand Cha
mars 1.-TWO drummers employed during
the burning) nine months each. Sew
eTal others were found not guilty
Washington Evening Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Items in Grating.

Grating is in order in March.
Cleft grating is in common use aad
well known
Splice grating is so simple as t.
need little explanation. The two parts
are merely cut diagonaily, laid to-
gether, tied with string and waxed. 1t
is adapted only to small shoots of ten
der wood that will pot stand split
ting.
Saddle grating is also simple and
useful for small growing plants TIE
stock is cut to a wedge shaped end
by two cuts, aud the scion is split and
set upon the wedge and is then tied
and waxed. This method is oftenest
used with a terminal bud.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Judge LuederS-lou are charged
with lettering. What have you got TO
say for yourself?
The Hobo-Nawthin' ledge, only
don't want youse ter be too bad on me.
OATS all
Judge LuederS-Well, how VIII thir-
ty days and q bath strike you?
The Hobo-Say. Jedge; can't youse
make it sixty days an cut out de
wash?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
It PIeases q Man.
% be asked for advice.

To be asked for advice.
To be considered an epicure.
To be told he has small feet.
To be told he is handsome whether
he is or rot.
To have his lapses credited to an
erratic disposition.
70 be looked up TO as a judge Of
what's what in the way Of cigars and
wines, dress. horses, dogs and wo-
men
To suppose he IS mOlding opinions,
when really the silly women are only
pretending TO think as he thinks IN
order TO please him eLsAA3e4lEa
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Chinese Neuraiity.-it has been Of
fcially disclosed ut Washington that
the movement III FeDru1ry. 1904. for
concerted action by the neutral powers
to induce tile belilecrenJs IN the far
East to respect tIe neutrality Of China
was made By the United States II the
initiative Of Germany The reason
that this fact was not made Snotvn AT
the time. & is stated. was that the
German Emperor felt that The sngges-
ton would be more certain ~ be ADOPT
ed If il emanatei from Washington
sather than from Berlin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

John Hay, when an undergraduate
at Brown University, assisted in de-
Tending some lower classmen from I'M
fair treatment in a hazing episode;
but when a classmate recently wrote
him about the incident, lie DANGEROUSLY
replied, II remember nothing of my
heroic conduct in the Gordon case. But
my recollection of everything in those
far-off days is dim, and heroism was
my daily habit. l couldn't sleep nights
if l hadn't saved somebody's life. Now
I only save a nation now and then"
Secretary Hay, just before he replied
to the letter, must have been reading
some Washington correspondents de-
scription of how he had prevented the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of China.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

No. said the guest at the SlOvenly
hotel. Il didn't sleep well last night"
That's too bad" replied the pro-
prietor.
"Oh. well, I T1ade some interes ting
observations. am an entomologiSt.
you know" Philadelphia Puzzle
Ledger.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

In the Sunday schools Of the United
States there are fewer pupils by about
five millions than the number enrolled
in the public schools. Putting the
fact in another form, Of every three
girls and boys who attend the day
schools, only two 20 to Sunday school.
1t would be delicate task to appOr-
ton the responsibility for this state Of
affairs; but it is fair to suggest that
when children stay away from the pub
lie schools their parents are held re-
sponsible.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

becomes an impor-
tant figure. He is
to receive a salary
of $4,000 per year,
and his relation to
the enterprise will
be like that of a
railroad president
to his road. The
general manager
will be Chief En-
Ineer Wallace. He
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

The President has. by proclamation,
invited "all the nations of the earth
to take part in the commemorative"
of the Booth anniversary of the first
English settlement in America, at
Jamestown, Shy sending their naval
vessels to the said celebration and by
making such representations of their
military organizations as may be prop
er' The festivities are TO last from
May to November, 1907, and are de-
scribed as "an international naval, mil
itary and marine celebration" Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee. the president OF the
managers of the exposition, at the time
of his death, was engaged in persuad-
ing the various States to be represent
ed at the exposition in some official
way.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

A reduction in freight rates on thu
Panama railway was suggested to Sec
rotary Taft by the ministers in Wash
ington of the republics in Central
America and on the west coast of
South America. They said that it cost
much more to ship goods to New York
by way of this railway than TO send
the same goods to London by the
Straight of Magellan. They also asked
that equal facilities be granted TO
goods shipped by all steamship lines.
and charged that under the old man
agement-that is, before the United
States gained control of the road -
various lines were Disseminated
against. Secretary Taft promised that
the determinations would cease at
once.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Glover Hay to Fatten.

The Missouri Agricultural College
has shown that limited amount OF
corn fed with clover hay can be made
Q vary profitable ration for feeding
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

II have avoided cigarette smoking
FOR tweny-six years" a youag man
said to-day. but no one ever com
mended me for it, and l intend to be-
GIN"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

The annual report of the Philippine
lions in the islands. as to tranquility
and the disappearance of ladrones. or
robber bands. except in certain noun
famous and sparsely settled districts
in Samar, Mindanao and Jolo. The
enrolment in the public schools has
risen during tie year from $4,000 TO
100000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

With the beginning Of the new adj
ministratiOn for the second time in sue
cessiDn there is no change Of party
control. whereas from Garfeld's in
auguratiOn to McKinley's there was
every time an alienation from party to
party, which made the retiring Presi-
dent seem almost like captive chief
grazing the triumph Of a cOnqueror.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

A guest at recent golden wedding
in Dantzic. Germany. was the wife's
mother, aged ninety-one.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

An average OF thirty-five prisoners
annually are lashed at the whipping
post in Delaware.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

A husband should come home on pay
day. be there nights to keep burglars
away, and take all his meals out.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Moroccan affairs continue to hold an
important place in international dis
cussion. The desire of Germany, as
stated in memorandum to the United
States, is for the maintenance of the
open door" in Morocco, for the preser-
walton of the status quo, and for the
protection of the commercial interests
of all trading nations. 1t is pointed
out, however. on the other hand, that
the Anglo-French agreement of April,
1904, expressly declared for the princi-
pie of commercial freedom. April 9th,
King Edward, on his way to Join
Queen Alexandra at MarseilleS, paid a
brief visit to President Loubet at
Paris. and the incident. following so
soon upon the call of Emperor William
at Tangiers, was interpreted by the
French press as a reaffirmation of the
Anglo-French agreement.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Those who have flower seeds to sow
would find the sowing of them under
glass satisfactory, should they have
the convenience for it. Many of these
seeds are very fine, and when sown
outdoors, heavy rains and many other
things often interfere with their germi-
nation. When under glass it is near
ly always ones own fault if a crop of
seedlings is not raised. Small boxes,
of depth Of three inches, with holes
in the bottom TO let drain superfiu-
Gus water, are the best to use. The
soil should be fine, made so by sift-
ing, If necessary, so that when the
seedlings need transplanting each plant
can be lifted out without great disturb
ance of the others.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Self-government is gradually devel-
oping in the Philippines. In 1902 Con-
gress passed a law which provided
that a census of the population of the
islands should be taken, and that with
in two years after the completion of
the census representative popular
assembly should be elected. The cen
sus was completed on March 9th Of
the present year, and on that day Gov
ernor Wright issued a proclamation
fixing March 81, 1907, as the date for
the first general Filipino election. The
legislative body to be chosen is to
contain between 80 and 100 members,
elected by popular vote. and is to
form, Jointly with the Philippine Com
mission, the two-chambered legislature
of the new government This legisla-
ture, besides making laws, is to elect
two commissioners to represent them
in Washington. Ii is expected that
these commissioners will be allowed 10
sit in the American Congress much as
the territorial delegates now have seats
there.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
THEODORE P. SHONTS.
Executive Head of the Panama Car


Com rnission.
AS chairman of the commission
which is to have charge of digging
the Panama canal Theodore d Sbop+s
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Persons who are close 10 the AM hor-
tiles at Washington assert that no at
tempt Will be made to change the 10
cation and general direction Of the
Rocky Mountains until the Panama
canal job is out Of the way.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

The government Of Brazil hss ele-
waited its legation at Washington to
the rank Of an embassy. and has Sc
lectcd its Minister at London Sonhor
Nabuso. as It's first ambassador to this
country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Some horses will eat at all times
and consume any quantity of food
without appearing to improve in con-
dition, although they may not be do
ing much work. Horses differ, and
what is best for one may not give as
good results with others Good groom
ing is an important matter, but there
is not, as rule sufficient variety in
the food of horses. While oats will
continue to be a standard food for
horses yet a small allowance of lin
seed meal and corn fodder will also
be relished and give excellent results.
Hay and fodder will prove superior to
hay alone.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

There is one thing for the poultry
beginner to remember. Start with a
good standard bred fowl Don't invest
a cent in dunghills. They are worth
-ess. The thorOughbreds will cost a
few cents more to start with. There
the difference in expense ceases. They
occupy no more room, require no more
care, will eat no more than the mon
grels, and when you sell them for
breeding or exhibiting or their eggs
for Matching you'll find the balance
greatly in their favor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

That bone has great value as a ra-
ton for poultry, both for egg produc-
ton and for growth in chicks, is not
matter of dispute The fact is general
~ recognized that in no other way can
eggs be produced more readily, or
growth made in young stock more
quickly than by the liberal use of cut
bone in the ration.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

If in the sheep business for mutton,
select the breeds which grow rapidly
and mature early.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

One of the great secrets in poultry
raising is to get good laying strains
and keep them in good health and con-
dition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

The laying of soft-shelled eggs
sometimes result from overfeeding and
sometimes from lack of shell material
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

ing intended for unmanured soil.
II the seed potatoes are scabby, they
should be treated with a mixture of
one pint of formalin to thirty gallons
OF water. Sacks of the seed potatoes
are susp aided in this solution for an
hour and half, allowed to drain and
spread on the barn floor to dry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

Much of the disease to which fowls
are afflicted may be traced for its ORR
gin to neglect in not providing good
ventilation.
The Washington times., 1905-04-29

The of the horse has Jockeys
murder is
whole
Holmes London
Washington Sunday lines