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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
Insect Iniurie. 10 wheat.

Since 1901 there has been in Nebras-
ka, according to reports issued by the
Lincoln Experiment Station, a success
sion of unusually wet springs and sum
mers, which have resulted in the pro-
digious increase OF a number OF insects
detrimental to the wheat crop, and
these for a time threatened to com
pletely ruin the crop Of 1904-1905. As
il was, the State suffered loss of near
ly 100000 bushels of wheat at that
time through the depredatlons of these
insects, which annually destroy at least
one-tenth Of the crop. Bulletin No. 90
takes up these destructive pests, species
by species, discussing their appearance,
distribution and life histories, the ma
ture of the injury done by them, and
the methods of control of each. The in
sects thus considered are the Hessian
fly, the wheat stem-maggot, the frit-
flies, the wheat nudge, the wheat straw
worm, and wheat joint-worm, the stalk
borer and the wheat louise.
Pre-eminent among these Is the Hes
sum hss hbANh bNNhhC ~
formidable in the fall Of 1904. This
insect has been present In the State
since 1867. varying in abundance from
year to year. but becoming very album
dant and harmful during wet seasons.
1t Is double brooded, md destroys the
wheat by the larve lodging between
the sheath and the stem and absorbing
the plant juices. The important pre-
ventives against its attacks are late
sowing, and burning of the stubbIe,
while a rotation Of crops and the de-
struction of volunteer grain are strong
~ recommended also. Such additional
methods as the direct application OF
poisons or repelants, the planting Of
decoy strips, the blowing under of In
tested wheat, pasturing. growing resist
ant varieties of wheat and the proper
management Of soil and seeding are dis
cussed and commented upon with spe-
cial reference to local conditions
The wheat stem-maggot has proved
to be very destructive insect also,
and the burning of waste grass lands
"a Nl3ttt - At~eSSdly " IoHLIoi IL, as
it infests certain wild grasses as Wen
as wheat Against the wheat-midge the
deep blowing Of the ground after har-
vest and the burning Of useless chair
after threshiLg is recommended The
burning OF the stubble is the most eff
fectivc measure against the wheat
straw-worm and wheat joint-worm. The
stalk-borer and wheat louise, while de-
structiye. seem to be well controlled by
their natural parasites.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Miss Nellie de prettiest flower of all in
her white frock and sky blue sash.
Miss Liddy she lay dar swingin' in
de hammak, and Massa John, after a lit
tie gifts up and starts for de grove, too.
Den Miss Liddy lafs and sails kinder
seornful lake: Is it Miss Nell or de
grade that takes you out dar dis hot
nornin'?'
He jes laugh back at her an say:
lob corse it's de grade, dat's my Zig
eous duty, We know, specially when dar's
lovely young lady in de bargain
DE ole missus allus like to babe us
all come up dar, too, so l war dar jes' as
Mr.. John got dar, an, as usual, my mis-
sus opened dat sojier's Bible an was
JUS goin' ter read when Miss Nellie
saw de leetle tintype, and she gabe
leetle cry lake, an takin' it from de
missus ham she said:
'Oh. Mrs. Carter my ma has got jes
such picture, an it's hers and mine
when l was a baby Den she laid her
haid down into missus' lap an began ter
cry, an she sobbed out dat her pa was
in de wah, an disappeared, an day dun
tried cherry way to fine out something err
bout him. Missus axe her what was
her pas and mas name, an she tole her
dere names war George an Lucy An
missus opened de Bible, an dar was writ
on de leaf From Lucy to George Den
she took de poah young lady in her arms,
an said allow wonderful are dy ways,
oh, Lord!'' An, my chile, dare under
all dem flowers sleeps your father, an in
this peaceful spot. He has not been like
a stranger, or neglected, so now in de
Providence OBJ de good Lord, de dearest
wish OBJ his heart is fulfilled. l trus' you
will be comforted.'
"Massa John walked erway wipin' his
eyes, an ole missus read a comfortin'
varse or two outen dat little Bible, an
we uns sang a hymn, and de decoration
was ober fur dat day, an missus said to
all OBJ us:
Let dis var teach yer a lesson OBJ
faith. Do your duty, no matter how
long de way is, or how dark de cloubds.'
wall, chil'en, it is time We were in yer
beds. It's jes erbout true, dis yarn.
Ebery word is as true as de gospil. Vas.
Miss jimmie, dat are grade is decorated
cherry year when dis day comes aroun',
though de ole massa and missus is lynn
down beside dat young sojier boy, an
it's Miss Nellie's grade now, for she dun
gon' an marr'd Massa John, an he JUS
lubs de ground she walks on. De ole
missus lubed her, too. and you ought to
a seen what care Miss Nellie dun took OBJ
de ole missus in her las sickness, fur
month afore she dun went to her reward,
and she say ober and ober again:
q No kind act is overlooked by de Mas
ter; an. honey, I'm gittin' my pay now
for honorin de dead by few flowers on
a lonely grade upon de day de nation set
apart to 'memorate dose dat FELL"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
FIFTEEN SLAIN BY cossAcks.


Robberfes by Russian Terrorists
Cause Reign of Bloodshed.
Forty-five officials and workmen at
Kuttners spinning mills at LODI. Rus
sian Poland, were shot down by pa
troll of Cossacks because band of ter
rorists attacked a mail wagon in the
neighborhood, killing a Cossack guard
and wounding another Cossack and two
postoffice officials. While the wagon
was passing through Lonkowa street
the terrorists suddenly appeared from
a side street, opened fire on the Cos
sack escort. seized $1,000 from the
wagon and escaped. A moment later
patrol of Cossacks arrived on the scene
and, infuriated by the fate of their
comrades. rushed into the factory,
which was near the spot where the rob
berry occurred, and began firing irdis-
criminately. killing fifteen and wound
ing more than thirty persons.
A band of terrorists held up the city
Office of the Vistula railroad. Warsaw.
and stole $1,000 after severe fight,
in which four persons were killed and
nine wounded. The office was full of
people and soldiers were guarding the
approaches, but the terrorists attacked
them with revolvers, killing two and
injuring four of the guards before they
reached the place where the money
was kept. Snatching a bag containing
$4,000 the men ran out of the office. The
soldiers fired volley at the fleeing
terrorists, but succeeded only in hit
ting several bystanders. two of whom
were killed and five wounded.
Eleven of the alleged conspirators in
the plot to assassinate the Car in his
palace at Tsarskoe- Selo have been ar
rested at Terrioki, Finland. The secret
service officials are on the trail of 9th
er suspects and further arrests are ex-
pected. 1t is disclosed that the con-
spirators planned to get into the chapel
in the palace Where Emperor Nicholas
and the principal palace officials wor-
ship. Concealing themselves until all
the dignitaries should be present at
service they intended to hurl a bomb at
the Car
A revolutionist made repeated efforts
to gain admission to the chapel, but
failed. Finally he approached Cos
sack officer and offered him $4,000 if
he would allow a stranger to enter the
chapel. The magnitude of the bride as
tonished the officer, who at once report
ed the incident. Investigation develop
ed the details of the plot
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
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The Atlantic section of the Council of
Jewish Women has severed its connection
with the united charities and will con
tinue as separate organization.
Cleveland is already arranging for the
national convention of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union of America, which is
to be held in that city next August.
Won Ogden Vogt resigns as general sec
rotary of the United S@ciety of Christian
Endeavor to accept position with the
Presbyterian board of foreign missions
DIR. Francis E. Clark of the Christian
Endeavor Society is visiting the West
Indies. Panama, and South American re-
publics in the interest of that organiza-
ton.
The Rev. Thomas Spurgeon has re-
signed the passionate of Metropolitan tenn
pie, London, on account of i'll health. He
succeeded his father, the Rev. Charles
II. Spurgeon, in 1892.
The dean of Westminster has refused
to admit a memorial tablet which was
dedicated to Herbert Spencer into the
abbey on the ground that he was not an
orthodox in his Christian belief.
The federal government has put up
four buildings on the canal zone and put
them in charge of the Young Mems
Christian Association. They will be used
as mems clubs for the workmen on the
Panama canal. Four other similar build
ings are to go up in the near future
DIR. George E. Stokes. at one time a
member of the northwest Indiana CON
ference. will take charge of a portion of
the work of DR.. Edward NJ. Taylor, field
secretary for New England of the board
of foreign missions, until Dr. Taylor's
health viii permit him TO resume his du-
ties.
Nebraska Methodism has received a gift
of home for its superannuated preach
ers and deaeonesses. The property is
the $4,000 residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. c..
C. Crowel of Blair. Neb.
At Spokane. Wash, plans are being
made by the Methodist Episcopal Min
listers association TO erect a mammoth
temporary tabernacle for revival purposes
within the next two months.
The progress of the Catholic church
in Australia is perhaps the most striking
religious fact in modern history. There
are men living who remember the time
when there were not one priest on the
Australian continent
1t is a curious and disagreeable fact
that the missionary enthusiasm of the
Mormons exceeds that of many Christian
churches.
The Rev. ". Arthur Noble Of Korea
has one of the largest districts in Meth
os1ism. Recently he walked 900 miles
the church in enc section of his district
being near enough for him TO do this.
The Church Of Our Merciful Savior.
a mission for coIorcd people. established
in Kentucky some thirty years ago by the
late Rev. ]. y. Norton, d. d., and main
tanned ever since BY him or his widow.
has become self-supporfing and probably
viii be admitted into union with the
council as parish in May.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
BRokER SHOOTS HIMsELF.

ReVerses Drive milwaukee, Trader
to Seek His own Life.
Otto Krebs, investment broker in the
Metropolitan block. Milwaukee, was
found in his Office with two bullet
wounds in his head. He is mortally
wounded. 1t is thought certain that he
shot himself. A letter soaked in the
blood of Krebs so that it could not be
deciphered except the address was found
near the dying man. The letter was for
his brother. Krebs is 40 years old. He
is believed to have become respondent
over business reverses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
WILL GET MAIL BY TEAM.
Menomonie is Submitted TO Singular
Humilfa ton

Menomonie is to receive its mail by
team. The contract for carrying the
mail between that city and Menomonie
Junction. distance of three miles, held
by the Omaha railway. expires May 30
and the company refuses to renew it.
Postal Inspector George Bradford of st.
Paul has advertised for bids to have the
mail carried by team, a return to the
practice of pioneer days. There proba
bly, is no city Of 5000 inhabitants in the
United States receiving its mail by team,
but Menomonie is in line to experience
this humiliation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
THREE OLD WILLS FOUND.
Discovery May Clear Title TO $751;
100000 Ex.at.. in Germany

Discovery May Clear Title to $SI.-
100000 Estate in Germany.
Miss Phoebe RoSsiter Of Oxford has
Just discovered at Harrodsburg. Mercer
county, Ky, wills of Adam. stephen and
Barnett Fisher. filed in 1872. 1917 and
1924. respectively. The descendants of
Stephen Fisher have fallen heir 10 an
estate worth SCI 100000 in Germany
and all that is needed TO clinch the title
Is fac smile of the signature of Ste
phen Fisher Relatives of the family had
yainly searched for it at Richmond. Va.
Charleston. ). c.: Philadelphia and other
parts of the country. The Fishers helped
settle large section of Kentucky Miss
Rossiter win at once send evidence and
attorneys to Germany.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
WEALTH scAREs POOR MAN.

Martin HOlberg, Heir to $125,0OO,
COnsuIts "a Lawyer.
Martin Holberg, farmer, who recently
settled in the town of Cleveland, was in
Chippewa Falls to consult an attorney
on the question of an estate to which he
had apparently fallen heir. He received
letter few days ago from Germany
stating that an uncle had died and that
he had been mentioned in the will as heir
of $125.000. Mr.. Holberg is quite skep-
teal. The story sounded too good to be
true. Mr.. Holberg has been struggling
with poverty ever since he can remember.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
WRONG GRIP, BURGLAR OUTFIT.

GAINESVILLE Woman Makes Alarming
Discovery After Leaving Train.
When Mrs. f. r. Sholes of GAINESVILLE
arrived home after spending the day in
Chicago she was handed the wrong grip
by the polite brakeman, but never dis
covered the mistake until she opened it
at home. In place of satchel filled
with purchased articles, Mrs. Sholes was
Mortified on finding complete burglar
outfit, consisting of steel bits, braces,
nine dynamite caps and bottle of ex-
plosive nitroglycerin. The police are now
investigating.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
THREE IN ALTO WRECK.
Mansion Physician Loses Control of
His Machine on Steep Grade.

While making a call in the country in
his automobile. Dr. William Edwards of
Mansion and two companions had mar
row escape from serious INJURY. While
making the descent of a winding hill the
brake of the auto refused to work and
the driver turned the machine into a
high bank. the result being that the auto
turned over in the ditch. DR. Edwards
was thrown several yards. but not badly
hurt. One of his companions jumped and
sustained sprained arm while the other
was caught under the machine but was
not badly hurt The machine is wreck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
Knowing Canine.

Myer-That dog of yours seems TO
be quite an intelligent animal
Gyer-You bet he is. | had to learn
to speak German on his account.
Myer-Because why?
Gyer-So l could talk TO my wife
without the dog knowing what l said
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
Wisconsin
State News
FORGERY THE CHARGE.
Price County officer Lands Man Said
10 Have Worked the state.

Undersherif Al Hunt of Price county
terminated long hunt the other night
when ne captured an alleged forger at
Niagara. and left with him for Catawba,
Price county. The man gave his name
IN Niagara as James Hicks. He had
been travelling throughout the country
under many aliases He is said to have
been passing forgeries all over southern
Wisconsin. Before being apprehended
Hicks went TO Ladysnith from there to
Oshkosh. Kaukauna. Ricetown. Green
Bay. and from Green Bay he went to
Niagara. where he has been working on
the night shift of the Kimberly & Clark
pulp mill
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
MUST GIVE UP. CHILDREN.
Divorce Also Refused Mrs. Terrell

Divorce Also Refused Mrs. Terrell
Insufficient Evidence.
Mrs. Ethel X. Terrell who recently kid
mapped her two daughters from the home
of her husband A. S. Terrell. in Keno
sha, after filing suit lost her battle for
divorce and the custody of her little ones
in Judge Dupuy's court in Chicago be-
cause of insufficient evidence. Mrs. Ter
rell wept when she heard the words of
the court authorizing her husband to take
the children. She was granted permission
to see them at any time on the promise
that she will make no attempt to take
them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Judge FowIsr, in the Circuit Court in
Fond du Lac fined Albert Pride SO for
contempt of court. Pride while sitting
in one case as juror became intoxicated.
The judge apprehended him on the street.
Pride was severely feprimanded and dis
charged from the panel as unit. He is
so years old.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
Celebrate Golden wedaing.

a notable event in Beloit was the cele-
bration of the golden wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. John Thompson. Mr.. Thompson
came to Beloit in 1850 from Norway. He
became a manufacturer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
SWITCH FROG IS DEATH TRAP.

Green Bay brakeman Is Killed AZ
kaukauna While at Work.
George Brubacker. former resident
of North Fond du Lac. and brakeman
on the lake shore division of the North
western railway. was killed while switch
ing at Kaukauna. He ran ahead of a
gravel train to throw the switch and
his foot was caught in frog. His cousin
was killed at North Fond du Lac three
years ago N a similar manner He leaves
his wife and one child. who live with
his mother. at Green Bay. He is a mem
Der OF the brotherhood Of Railway Train
men.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
AccidentaIIy KiIIs His sister

Casper Jensen. IA years old. while
playing viii shotgun at his home in
Mondovi. accidentally discharged the
weapon and blew off the head of his little
sister. The parents were away.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
The sadness Of II

Fred-Oh. woe is me. I'm victim
of heart failure
Joe-Why, how is that?
Fred-I was going to ask old Gotrox
for the hand of his daughter last night,
but my heart failed ME.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Does things on time and in good
time.
Is the screw that never gets loose.
Does away with guess work.
Provides place for everything and
keeps everything In its place.
Makes crooked way straight.
Sees there is one or the other prod
uct of the field, barnyard, dairy, or
garden marketed every week.
BY its very presence. generates habits
of industry and punctuality.
Never wastes anything; but markets
the by-products. skim-mllk. surplus
fruits and vegetables.
Spends money In farming. but little
In farms.
Stops the leaks and losses.
Markets the farm product In good
shape and season.
Has the winter quarters ready when
cold weather approaches and provides
solling crops when pastures get short
Maintains a rotation Of crops.
Is the lubricant that makes the farm
work 90 smoothly.
Watches each farm operation with
the keen eye OF the merchant or manu-
facturer who Wisely follows up each
move to its finish ii the profit or loss
column of his ledger.
Is but another name for prudent
foresight which looks far ahead, keeps
a. orc on rho rreseut and rrof7fs hv
the past
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
Think manufacturer kined.

T. 7. Houston. a Racine manufacturer.
A years old. is missing and his family
fears he has been killed. Mr.. Houston
was last seen in Chicago few days ago.
when he left a manufacturers office there
to go to the Northwestern railway sta
ton TO return home. He had over $500
with him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
Linhart Goes Eree.

Albert Linhart, who shot and caused
the death of Hjalmer johnson at birth
day party on the night of March IL, was
acquitted of the charge of manslaughter
By jury in Circuit Court in La Crosse.
1t was maintained the revolver was acct
dentally discharged.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

The safe in the large grocery store of
open BIZ burglars and its contents stolen.
Lates the police arrested Glen Meme
msr. an alleged ex-convict- on suspicion
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Thelma Cornors made confession in
court in Milwaukee that she had stolen
s., 60 worth of jeweIry from Mrs Philip
Fuestman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28
EVANSVILLE LINE IS CERTAIN.
May Not Be Built from Madison
Until Next Year.

UmtIl NeXt ear
President f. W. Montgomery of the
Madison Interurban and Traction Com
pany has admitted that he has been max
ing a,suryey between Madison and James
vile and that he is now perfecting the
survey, but he says he is not sure that
he will build this year on account of
the high price of material. This is the
first time he has admitted that he had
decided to extend his line to GAINESVILLE.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Buttermilk is given but little value
on dairy farms, and where there are
pigs they are allowed the whole of the
buttermilk. 1t is very nourishing
drink In the summer for farm help, and
is also excellent as an additional food
for poultry of all kinds.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

A concern has been organized In
Massachusetts for the purpose Of leas-
ing sheep among farmers. 1t has al
ready purchased 5000 Rambouillet
ewes in Oregon. and all it has to do
now, to make a success of its under
taking, is to see that the American
sheep breeder gets into the hands Of
the farmers who take its sheep.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Although South America has about
twice the area of the United States, it
has only half the population.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Kerosene is fatal to all kinds Of In
sects, and for that reason it is fire.
quently used as preventive of damage
by the cabbage worm. An objection TO
its use Is that the kerosene Lmpregnates
the cabbage with its odor. The remedy
is therefore as obnC$;ious as the work
Of the cabbage worm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Chick,s,1 FOX or Sorehead I'm Poultry.
ChicSsl pox is said by an Alabama
bulletin to cause more mortality among
chickens in that State than any other
disease. There appears to be no we'll
marked distinction between chicken
pox, avian diphtheria, and roup, as
these terms are ordinarily used. The
literature relating to the subject Is
carefully reviewed. a number of inoc-
ulation tests were made with organ
isms obtained from cases of chicken
pox.
The author concludes that the cause
of the disease is not definitely known
Some evidence is usually presented to
show that bacillus cacosrnus or some
species of bacterlum or pseudomonas
may be factors in causing the disease.
but careful experiments failed to con-
meet either one of them with the dis.
ease as the primary cause. Chicken
pox may be carried by various insects
The period OF incubation is from two to
twenty days. Chicks from to 8
months of age are most susceptible, ana
affected birds may recover in from two
to eight weeks. Mortality varies from
so to 20 per cent
The author reports satisfactory re-
suits from the application of iodoform
and tannic or boric acid upon affected
parts of the throat and eyes. A largu
number of other antiseptics have been
used with fair success. A photography
of the subject is given and mention ID
made of the chief points to be observed
in the sanitary management of fowls
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Bobbs-The prisoner didn't seem to
mind it when he was sentenced to jail
Dobbs-So; he has always lived In q
boarding hoSse.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Judge Rosa of the municipal court in
Beloit sentenced l.. A. Foutz TO one year
in the penitentiary for beating bis wife.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-05-28

Denatured alcohol has not come down
as much In price since the internal rev.
enue tax was removed, the first of this
year, as had been hopeG. There were
many experts, indeed, who did not ex-
pect such reductions as were prophesied
last year. 1t Is now obtainable at re-
tail in cities at from 30 to go cents,
instead of at Is cents. At the latter
figure it would have been available for
use as a fuel In motors in place of gaso-
line, which would, of course, have
caused something like a revolution in
the automobile and vapor launch indus
tries. At present prices no one is en-
gagged in designing the especial type
of engine in which it would be most
effective. 1t is now principally used as
heat-glvlng fuel IN chatting dishes and
other cooking.