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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-10-31
IS SCHOOL LITERATURE lMpRoyISGq
BY PROF. e. G. hinnIck

bT PFOT &c. D. HIHnTCh
The schools have changed, greatly changed.
We-when we went to school-studied English"
and elocution in combination. Now elocution
except for the specialists, is lost art-relegated
to the debating societies." but l seriously doubt
if as great taste for really good literature for
the really good in prose and poetry, is engendered
by the present system as by the old. In those
days every boy and girl read, read aloud. singly
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-10-31

A poultry man says: IF poultry
raisers will paint roOsts with the fol-
lowing 1 will guarantee their fowls
will have no f1eas or ice: Coal oil, 2
quarts; carbon bisulphide, 1 pound, or
16 fluid ounces; benzine, 1 quart; tar,
North Carolina, ounces. Put the tar
into the coal oil and stir until dis
solved. Then put into a large bottle
and shake well, after which add the
other ingredients and keep we'll corked
in dark place. Apply once a week.
Keep from all fire.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-10-31

Ordinary whitewash as frequently
used has very little effect, except to
whiten the trees. To destroy the in
sects and eggs hidden in the crevices
of the trees very much stronger APP
plications have to be used. Soft soap,
reduced to the consistency of a thick
paint, with an addition of a strong
solution of washing soda, makes one
Of the most lasting washes A solu-
ton of one pound of commercial pot
ash in from two to four gallons of
water is also very good
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-10-31

Don't be in too big hurry to dis
pose of the old SOW. There may be
danger that the large SOW may over
lay or injure some of her pigs, but it
is worth while to give her a little more
attention until the pigs are old enough
TO take care of themselves which will
not take many days. The practice of
raising pigs from young sows all the
time weakens the vitality and reduces
the size of the hogs. Pigs from a we'll
matured SOW are the strongest and
best
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-10-31

The little Republic of Switzerland
has 100000 cows, all mixers. They
average 5000 pounds of milk year
COW with a total valuation of $44,-
100000. Forty-two per cent is used
for home consumption and the rest for
condensed milk, cheese and butter
The cheese is made in some 1000
small creamries, some of them CO.
operative. The average price of cheese
in 1903 was u cents pound, of which
the United States imported $780,,
600 worth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-10-31

Signs of unrest among the German
people are noted under the prospect
of still further restrictions ON the sup
ply of meat. The Butchers Associa-
ton of Berlin issues a statement claim
ing that under the provisions of the
new tariff, which will almost shut out
American and other foreign meats,
meat will cease to be food and be-
come luxury A modification of the
quarantine rules is urged which will
admit the import of animals for
slaughter
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-10-31

When planting young trees trim the
branches very close to the trunk. Cut
off as much as possible. BY so doing
the roots will be better able to pro-
vide nourishment in the beginning.
Many young trees die because there
are not enough roots to feed the sur
plus wood that was allowed to remain
on the young tree when it was plant
Oh
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
THEATRICAL.

The Duofey Dramatic Company
opexzJd weeks engagement at the
Reynolds Opera House here last
Monday night under the most fiat
tering auspices. The reputation
which preceded the performances
stimulated an interest in the plays
to be presented here and as a con-
sequence on Monday night the
'.standing room only sign was
posted. The performance proceed
ed and by the time it closed Mr..
Dudley and every member Of the
company had made host of warm
friends in Union City.
The opening bill was THE
Tradesman, pastoral play, as
pure and fragrant as the blossoms
of early spring. 1t was romance
of heart interest OF the Jefferson
and Russell type and handled with
the skill and intelligence never be-
fore witnessed BY us in Union City.
In fact the performance fairly took
everybody by surprise. Mr.. Dudley
not only gave them good lead, but
every part fit like a glove It is the
kind of a play which cannot be at
tempted with any degree Of success
by ordinary performers.
In MIR. Dudley's acting there are
some characteristics which are very
mucls. like Sothern and these are
more significant in the facial ex.
preston, especially the searching
and impulsfve Movement OF pair
of penetrating eyes. In other ways
there is suspicion of VIM. Gill
lette. This appears when he seems
to be studying the effect an answer
would have on his own comfort be-
fore condescendiug to reply. 1t he
were only pulling cigar then the
resemblance would be more strik-
ing. He has the requisites of non
chalance and self-possession Like
both these actors he has the advan-
tage of good looks ard a voice OF
extraordinary quality and capacity.
The latter has been the center Of
his training. We can say easily
what we said of another player
lately he nas not only the making
Of good actor, but the product has
been developed. There needs to be
little polishing however-a little
more finish. After longer expert
ence his characters will be stronger
and better defined and Frank Dud-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

ley may win higher place even
than that'of one of the first leading
men of the stage.
Miss Aubrey's work on the first
night as Helen Willoughby was a
splendid companion part to Dud-
ley's Mr.. Vincent. She proved
equal in every way to the demands
required in the character and the
playing of Mr. Dudley. 1t was in
deed strong part, but the lady
was seen to better advantage in
Dumas Camille Wednesday night.
This was probably the first time
Union City audience has ever en-
joyed the opportunity OF witnessing
what is known as the social prob
lem play presented by frst-class
company. In fine the story Of Ca
mile is nothing more nor less than
the life of woman OF the world.
Tt is true Camille in her love for
Armand Duvall learned to abhor
the atmosphere in which she had
lived. Thousands Of them do this
and the sentiment is ennobling, but
the stage could we'll thrive without
this class of plays. Yet Camille is
the medium through which several
of the worlds greatest actresses
have reached distinction. 1t is the
most popular Of all these plays. In
it some of the strongest casts have
been given. 1t is the one through
which Eleonora Duse, the Italian
actress, became known TO the Amer
lean public. 1t furnished the means
through which Olga Nethersole OBJ
tanned recognition upon the metro
politan stage and by which she
took her place in the front rank. 1t
was the play in which Sara Bern
hardt was best known to Ameri-
cans. 1t was also Verdi's adapta-
ton of Camille, called Trayiata, one
of the most charming of all operas,
that gave Melba her greatest Amer
lean triumph.
SO, this is the play that was given
to delighted audience in Union
City Wednesday night. And they
certainly had reason to enjoy it.
1t was in our opinion one of the
best performances we ever wit
messed. There was, of course, in
comparison with the illustrions per-
formances mentioned, perceptible
lacking in minor parts and stage
accessories, likewise the fnesse of
a metropolitan stage manager, but
the three leading parts were sus-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
CLAYTON.

The little two-vear old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins was
very badly bruised in fall last
week. We trust that she Will soon
recover.
Jack Freeman and John Coving-
ton, OF Crystal, have bought large
lot of lumber from Owens & Sons
mill to build them a buggy shop at
Crystal at an early date.
Our cottage prayer meetings con-
tinue aud we hope that much good
is being accomplished They are
on Wednesday and Saturday
nights. We believe that this work
is great help to the neighborht cd.
With best wishes to the editors
and all the cousins we hope TO hear
from you often.
WILD Plum.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

the house held a fair audience not
withstauding.
Last nights bill was "A Man
From Mexico and tonight will be
gwen DIR. Jekel and Mr.. Hyde with
Mr.. Dudley in the title role. This
is from Robt. Louis Stevenson's
psychological work vitalized by
Richard Mans6eld's stage produce
tons. Judging by work already
done by Mr.. Dudley there is a treat
in store tonight at Reynolds Opera
House. Mr.. Dudley was tor some
time Mr.. Mans6eld's understudy
and he is perfectly familiar with
every detail of the play.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

tanned by Mr.. Dudley, Miss Aubrey
and Mr.. Blethen in a manner cred
liable to any management or play
house and if they suffered any by
comparison with the great star per-
formances the disparagement was
not so marked as to admit of much
comment. What Mr.. Dudley was
to the audience Monday night Miss
Aubrey reached in Camille. Her
performance in the title role was
superb. 1t was the work of an ac-
tress and she is one. In her part
ing with Duval she fairly rose to
sublime heights, but it remained
for her in the last act, the death
bed scene, to show the qualities
which distinguish a player. This
was done with such consummate
skill that only few dry eyes were
left in the audience and several la
dies actually sobbed during the
scene. The play will be remem-
bered for long time by the audi
ence who saw it.
The character work done by Mr..
Blethen deserves the highest praise.
His Tobias Craig in The Trades
man and Monsieur Duval in Camille
are strong supporting parts and by
Mr.. Blethen made an excellent
background for the lead. The gem
tleman's work bears the stamp of
the best school of acting
The Man and Master presented
Tuesday was evidently constructed
as a vehicle to exploit the charac-
teristics of the william Indeed it
furnished Mr.. Tobin as Gerald
Stone with role occupying the
front of the stage and he did it in a
very clever way. Mr.. Tobin speaks
with the down east accent, but it
becomes him. He was especially
good in Camille as CASTOR Rieux
The Man and Master furnished Mr..
Ingram as Jerry and Miss Van Esse
in Chick a good opportunity to
show the audience two very excel
lent transformations. They were
worthy Of special praise Miss
Grace Wayne's Nichette in Camille
was very pleasing too; in fact there
is not an Indifferent player APP
pearing in Mr.. Dudley's company.
The stage is so besieged by jaw
smiths and pretenders it is actually
refreshing to witness such perform
ances as these. The rain kept
many away Wednesday night. but
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
given on another page.

given on another page.
State VS.. Garvin Utley, feloni
Gus assault, not guilty.
Alice Fox VS.. Coleman Fox, pc
tition for divorce, decree granted
State VS.. w. X. Powell, selling
liquor, continued.
State VS.. Silas Murdoch, feloni
GUS assault, continued.
State VS.. Leonard Herring, sell
ing liquor, continued.
State VS.. Garvin Utley, G. p..
fined $50 and committed for Il
days.
e. f. Clemmons rs. Price Cloar,
appeal, costs as to Clemmons.
Mr.. M. E. Piggott VS.. j. i.
Piggott, petition for divorce,
granted.
w. I. Corum vs.. Lee Primrose,
appeal, continued.
w. j. Wagster VS.. Lizzie Wag
ster, petition for divorce, contin-
ued.
State VS.. Will McGeehee, ma
licious mischief, pleads guilty,
fined $25 and costs.
State VS.. M. Barntrague and
John Nelson, housebreaking and
larceny, nollied as to Nelson, Barn
trague sentenced to one year in
the penitentiary.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
CIRCUIT COURT.
Evidence in Matthews Damage Suit
Closed.

The court has been occupied
since Tuesday morning with the
case of w. II. g. Matthews VS.. the
Mobile & Ohio r. X. Co. Mr..
Matthews claims $4,000 damages
for injuries and losses sustained in
an accident at the crossing in this
city near the freight depot last
year. His wagon and team were
struck by moving train and he
was thrown out and alleges that he
sustained serious injuries. Mr..
Matthews attorneys are Lannom
& Stan6eld and +. w. Moore. The
road is represented by Mr.. Bond
and Swiggart & Spradlln. The
testimony was closed Yesterday at
noon and the argument followed.
Two court stenographers are EN-.
ployed on the case, Miss Lizzie
Stitt and Miss johnson. The
jury is as follows: j. M. Whit
son, G. D. White, J. K. Will
son, w. P. Simmons, Walter Me-
Cord, G. S. Kendall, G. L. Phe-
bus, J. NJ. Neblett. w. p. Morris,
Rome Clark, Bob Hicks, J.. A.
Glover.
Walter Brassfeld and Willie
Dickerson, housekeeping and lar
ceny. Brassfeld sentenced to the
penitentiary for 3 years and Dick.
erson 4 years. The "details are
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

Prickly Ash Bitters cures the
kidneys, regulates the liver and
purifies the bowels. A valuable
system tonic. Richard Polk, spe-
cial agent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
Quarterly Conference.

The first Quarterly Conference
for Union City station will be he'll
at the Methodist Church, Monday
Jan. %, Z p. m.
w. j. MEcoY, Pastor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

Little Colds 'neglected-t thousands
of lives sacrificed every year. DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures lit
tie colds cures big colds too, down to
the very verge of consumption. Moss
Pharmacy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
Watch Lost

A fine gold watch, size 10, move
ment 9,218,237; Bates g. Bacon
Royal Case 3,12o,lS0. The watch
was the property Of vern Forcum
and liberal reward will be given
tor its recovery.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

Ask Jno. NJ. Beall, q. p. A., Mobile
& Ohio Railroad, st. Louis, for par
ticuIars as to the new steamship sery-
Ice and low rates TO Havana.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

Everything good to eat at all
times at Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
SHOES.

You anything like it. Competition will hold
up their hands in holy horror and say 1T is running u.s.
bnt can't help it. We must sell these goods and do in
hurry. We need the money than the Shoes and
when you the Clean Sweep Prices you'll need the shoes
than you need the money.
Mems $l.5o and $500 shoes at Csc
Mems $3.50 and "a 90 shoes at 81. 49,
Pins, papers for &c. Kings thread spool &C. Dressing
COMBS each &C. Embroideries yard Be- Wire hairpn per
package 1c Best dress Shields pair &c Full size heavy
white bed spreads, Soc Extra good quality bath towels
seller unbeached muslin, yd 44c Best quality Calico
all coors 4c Yard wide light percaes, yd 74c Plaid
Scotch dress gngham, I'd 4tc Dades heavy wool skirt
ing yd 23c
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
Cobe Oaget Co.'s 'sa' 5 sv %zs GOODS Sass an" '

these prices will hold good order completely clean stock
Counters they are loaded down with please you
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20

Oyercoa that the peer any elsewherea CO.
En- gish ulster CLOTH also kersey and melton blue black
AND tan shades Italian lined plain Tapped seams, all
Eeels Of goodness; in this gigantic sale, S4.98
Oyercoats best domestic kersey blue, black and tan
shades, Italian lined others with Rockingham lining
heavy nearsik sleeve lining strapped seams As inches
long full backs becoming to young actually and posi-
lively worth Is. 90; in this gigantic sale S7.9S.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
MEMS OVERCOATS

Mems overcoas in heavy black beaver CLOTH button
singh breasted stye trimmed with black horn buttons
strong worked button hoes 81 inch collar with strong tab
three outside strong pockets with flaps and small change
pocket lined with Italian CLOTH strong sleeve Innings chain
hanger worth at least $685. in this gigantic sale SO 9S
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
CLOAKS, JACKETS, SKIRTS.

We shall sweep clean in this department Not a one on
hand at the opening of this sale will be here when the sale
closes It's money want not Coaks, Jackets and Skirts
Take your choice and for less than you expected pay
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-01-20
BLANKETS and COMFORTS.

pairs of blankets for the winter This is quite
important purchase 1t usual takes quite little money
but this sale such that the larger the purchase the
the Just come in. Let show you the goods, tell
you what the price and you will require urgency to
buy. The price is all that is required
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28

starve. 1t is so base. II Is intoler-
able. oh, Monsieur, l know you
despise me for being a coward to-day,
but"
Don't say that" replied Stephen.
None of us know how weak we may
be when the time comes. But now,
listen! You must begin again. You
must let me lend you some money to
go on with; and we must look about
and see what work you can get Will
you do that?"
She shook her head. putting his offer
from her with quick forward ges-
ture of her hands, which seemed to
him both pretty and pitiable.
But consider" he said, sternly.
you've got to do it. What else can
you do? Remember, you've promised
me to do nothing rash again"
He looked keenly into the distressed
eyes which sought to escape his gaze.
Pity and love moved him at sight of
her pain.
oh she said, with trembling voice.
Il almost wish you had not-not found
me today Then. with a sudden
quickness in look and tone, she said
How, Monsieur, did you come to sus-
pect so soon what l was doing? l
thought you had gone OUT
His face flushed before her search
ing eyes, and, for the moment, anger
took him to think she was beyond all
his dreams, which now were revealed
to her AS she watched his face, her
fine eyes suddenly chilled and looked
down.
Never mind that now" he said,
brusquely. You must take my offer.
1t will only be a loan which you can
repay when you have work"
THANK you, Monsieur" she replied,
in cold tones. II will take the money
as a loan"
He passed some gold to her across
the table, and her face went proud and
pallid as she murmured thanks. Then,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28

not at the thought Of what might be
in her mind, he tore a leaf from his
note book, made out an Il. O. u"
and handed it to her, with his pen.
She signed the paper in silence. To
him the fiimsy page seemed a wall Of
ice between them that, for his part he
swore to himself he would never break
down.
Next evening, she came to tell him
of the efforts she had made that day to
obtain work. Her manner was some
what distant, with, at the end of their
talk, checked flash of warmth. He
noticed there was now no ring upon
her finger, and wondered what was her
story. Perhaps, ne thought, bitterly
when she had gone, she was only one
of the many possible intrigantes Of the
French colony, with sordid experiences
better left unknown. But instantly her
womanliness appealed against his
hardness.
Three weeks passed. He could not
but confess the quiet perseverance
with which she tramped London
through and through in her efforts to
get work. She had procured one or
two pupils, but her ambition was to
obtain some clerical berth. In this,
however, her lack of business expert
ence seemed to be the great hindrance,
but several of her compatriots had
promised to aid her.
AS to Portway, he had soon cast
away all doubt. For him she was
sheer honesty, and daily, in their short
evening talks, the question came to
him-How long he could keep the bar
rier Of mere friendliness before him?
Every turn of her lips and eyes pulled
him to her; every gesture was the
dearest thing In life. Outwardly, his
bearing was that of q friend who,
though interested in all she did, was
himself too greatly occupied to give
any but the smallest time to talk.
One evening, she met him on the
stairs, her eyes eager, her manner agi-
tated. She Told him she had at length
obtained a small berth In a commercial
office. She was to work at the London
lOl SlA llOhtho, anu lntu Dc
transferred to Paris. In spite of his
quick cheerfulness, her brightness
dulled at the sadness that came into
his eyes as she told her news.
He knew what he must do; he must
leave her at once. To feel the time
shorten to the day when he should see
her for the last time would gradually
undermine resolution. By one strong
action he could save himself from his
own disesteem and, perhaps, her scorn.
At the heart of him he did not know
what to think of her. She did not fear
him, yet she did not try to draw him.
Her grace and gentleness hid so much
that was brave and strong that doubt
of her was impossible. Yet, who was
she? What~was she? Had that ring
meant anything? Why had she re-
moved 1t?
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
Apple Shortcakes.

Make a paste as follows: Sift four
cupfuls of pastry flour and four tea
spoonfuls of baking powder together
very thoroughly with two tablespoon
fuls of powdered sugar and half tea
spoonful of salt. With the finger tips
work in cup of butter and two cups
Of milk. Roll out lightly without
Bake fifteen minutes in moderately
hot oven. When done, cut into indi-
vidual sizes with a biscuit cutter
split, butter and spread each piece
with a strained apple sauce and serve
with whipped cream. These are very
delicious also when made with pre-
serves or any fresh crushed fruit.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
How to Remove Match Marks.

Marks on the kitchen wall, which
have been made by careless hands in
striking matches, will disappear if
rubbed with the cut surface of
lemon, then with a cloth dipped in
whiting. Wash the surface with
warm soap and water and quickly
wipe with a clean cloth wrung from
clear water
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
Spice Pudding.

One-half cupful of granulated sugar,
half a cup of butter, one cupful Of
molasses, two teaspoonfuls of CHINA
mon and one of cloves, one cup of boil
ing water in which has been dissolved
a teaspoonful of baking powder. Beat
well together, then add two cupfuls
of flour, and, lastly, four well-beaten
eggs. Steam, and when done serve
with an egg sauce.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
Planned Oysters.

Cut stale bread in thin slices, re-
move the crust, toast and butter,
place the slices in long pan, moisten
them with the oyster liquor; put on
each slice as many oysters as will
cover it, and then spread with bits of
butter; cover with a tin lid and set
in a quick oven seven or eight min
utes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper,
and serve hot.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
Italian Cream.

Soak half box of gelatin for an
hour in quart of milk, put over the
fire and heat gradually, stirring all the
time. Beat the yolks of three eggs
very light with a small cup of granu-
lated sugar, add to the scalding milk
and heat to the boiling point, stirring
steadily. Strain through cheese cloth
and when almost cold turn into a mold
to form.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
Maple Custards.

be lifted without stringing. Add one
half cup of maple syrup, a saltspoon-
full of salt, stir well, then add three
cups OF milk and strain into a mold
or in individual cups. Wet the inside of
the cups with cold water. The not
water in the pan in which the GUS
tards are set to bake should not boil
after baking is begun.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
How to Make Horehound Candy.

Make strong solution of horehound
leaves; strain this and put a quarter
OF a cup of it over the fire with a
pound of brown sugar and a very lit
Tie water. Cook until a little dropped
III cold water is brittle. Add a table
spoonful of vinegar, boil up once and
turn into creased tins.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-28
Coffee Jelly.

Half a box of gelatine, one cup of
sugar, one cup of strong coffee, one
cup of boiling water. Tea jelly, in
which strong mixed tea is used instead
of coffee, is very refreshing. All jel-
lies should be served ice cold. Whip
ped cream is a delicious accompani-
ment to any of them.