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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

buttons, maintained a private yacht,
toured the world and used more money
than King Leopold. He obtained an
option on a tract of 100000 acres of
land in Mexico for colonization
scheme.
Before he could carry out his plans
he was stricken with paralysis. In a
moment in which he was guided to his
undoing by a credulity similar to that
of his countless followers, Dowie
signed full power of attorney, au-
thorizing Wilbur Glenn Voliva, his
deputy general overseer, to make dis
posal of his real and personal prop
erty. The act was to empower Voliva
to lease lots in Zion City to new con-
verts during Dowie's absence In Mex
ico
voliva availed himself of the oppor-
tunity to appropriate Dowie. and, he
claims. to place Zion properties where
the members of the church, to whom
they rightfully belong, may obtain
their rights.
Mrs. Jeannla Dowie, or, as she Is
known to outsiders. Jane Dowie,
Joined voliva, who is also aided by
Dowie's son. ]. Gladstone Dowie.
The closing hours of Devices life
were marked by the bitterness of de-
feat and humiliation. His sole COM
fort in his sick room was the negro
guard he brought with him from the
tropics. Stunned by his former al
most idolatrous followers. the old man
chung weakly to the friendship of his
small band of believers.
The name of Dowie will remain In
history as that of leader who was
clever and powerful and almost great
The most significant thing in the whole
episode is its illustration of the cray-
ing among the people for some one who
will lead them out OF themselves The
world is not entirely material, but there
remain thousands who are willing to
sacrifice themselves for an Idea. The
weak spot In Dowie's character was his
promise OF wealth and power to his
followers. II he had promised them
poverty and toll with spiritual bless
ings and set the example of humility
and self-denial. he might have r1ade
ten converts where be made one.
The world will watch with interest
the further course of the church estab-
lished by Dowie. Dowie dead may
prove a greater attraction to believers
than Dowie living. But there have beer
other such prophets in abundance. Few
established a permanent following.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
A Missing Five Frame Piece.

Fully half the growrup people OF
France believe the old story that Ma
poleon Bonaparte put check for 100.-
600 francs in silver five franc piece
and that the coin is vet in circulation
They say that the people did not want
the FIVE franc piece and that in order
to create demand for it Napoleon re-
sorted 70 She device mentioned. The
check or treasury order, il Is said, was
written upon asbestos paper and inclos-
ell in the metal at the time the coin was
made Thousands OF i've franc PIECES
are annually broken open and have been
50 Inspected since the story OF the
cheek. WAS first circulated.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
NEED NO EYES.
Narvelously Delicate Sense Of
Touch in Wings of the Bat.

A Marvelously Delicate Sense Of
Touch I'm Wings of the Bat.
Bats are remarkably Independent of
the sense of sight. A naturalist de
scribes some experiments demonstrate
ing this fact: Covering the eyes of a
bat with wax. he released the creature
In room IT first of all made its way
to the door. but instead of striking
tnis lowered p few Inches off, slowly
making its way along the top edge and
down the SIDE apparently guided by
the incoming draft of air. Next a
thorough exploration of the room was
made, and throughout the examination
it never once struck either chairs or
table and swerved aside when stick
was placed in its path. As result of
this experiment naturalists believe that
bats have an acute perception of at
mospheric currents and vibrations resi-
dent In the nerves of the wing mem
branes
This matter was thoroughly inyesti-
gated so long ago as 1898, when, by the
cruel experiment of binding the ami
mails, it was shown that they could
cross a room across which silken
threads were stretched in such way
as to leave just sufficient space for
them to pass between with outstretched
wings. They not only succeeded In
passing the threads without touching
them, but they avoided with equal ease
the walls and ceiling. Even when the
threads were placed still nearer to-
gether they managed by contracting
the wings to pass without contact.
Branches of trees were similarly avoid
ed, and when tired they suspended
themselves on the walls of the room as
easily as il they enjoyed the use of
sight
From this it was inferred that these
creatures possess a marvelously dell
cate sense of touch in the wing mem
branes. But it is also regarded as
probable that this Is increased by the
expansion of the skin of the external
ear and by the development of folds of
skin on the nose and muzzle. In some
bats, indeed, q perfect rosette of such
skin Is developed in the latter region,
as in the leaf -nosed' bats, and it is
supposed that the additional lobe of
the ear, known as tie "tragus," per-
forms a similar function.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

The machine shown In the cut made
its appearance in 1885 and is claimed
to be the first motor cycle that could
reach speed of fifteen miles an hour.
1t was quite complicated in arrange
ment, and the propelllng power was
supplied by petroleum ignited in mo-
tor cylinder. At the time il appeared
he speed limit was three miles, and
there was so little inducement to per.
feet the invention that it was allowed
to pass without an attempt to popu.
Iarize It,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
Manure Anected by Food Eaten.

Rich feed makes rich manure, and
poor feed makes poor manure, as is
well known by those who feed stock
and use the manure. The Maine exper
ment station, in bulletin No. 126, gives
the results of analyses made by them Of
steer manure made from different
feeds. They found that the manure
made from 100 pounds Of hay was
worth % cents: that made from 100
pounds Of winter wheat bran was worth
IS cents, and that made from 100
pounds OF cotton-seed meal was worth
g1.18. The last item should particu-
Iarly interest the southern farmer.
Think Of the feeding value of cotton
seed meal for steers, and then, In adj
dition, you get S1.1S worth OF manure
from each 100 pounds Of meal feed.
Don't you believe this? If you don't,
come back at US and we will explain It.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
The Drama i'm Iceland.

The drama flourishes in Iceland. The
one theater Is In the town Of Reikjavik,
Of which the population is approximate
" 1900. This theater receives sub
sidy Of about 5000 from the city and as
much from the Icelandic Parliament.
From October to April there are per-
formances three times a week. An I'M
common success Is a run OF seven
nights. The dramas given are those OF
Ibsen, and other Danish writers OF high
repute The salaries OF the actors av-
erage about 81 apiece for each per-
Torrance. Their most esteemed actor
Is Christian ThorngrimIson-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
killing Weeds by Spraying.

A per cent solution of sulphate of
copper has been found destructive to
wild mustard and some other weeds,
without injuring grain crops. 1t is
probable that it will not injure certain
kinds Of weeds. Spraying has been
found of advantage in France, however,
in destroying weeds, the cost being
about 81 per acre. 1t is doubtful if
such method will ever be adopted In
this country, as the harrow, cultlvator,
weeder and hoe can be used more eff
fectively where crops are cultivated in
rows, and even If weeds are growing on
Oroadcasted plats, it is probably cheap
er to NOW the weeds than to spray.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
storing Fruits.

Amateurs frequently gather their APP
pies and pears before they are thor
pughly ripened. Under these conditions
1t is impossible to obtain the full flavor
Of the fruit An even temperature In
the fruit store is important, and ade-
Quate ventilation must be provided at
ell times Many excellent varieties Of
apples Hkvs been pronounced Of inferi-
or qualify owing to their being placed
In iil-ventilated storerooms. The use OF
straw or hay should be avoided Fruit
VIII taste Of the flavor of these materf-
ais IL used The choicest dessert varie-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

A thoroughly satisfactory treatment
for checking rot in potatoes is VET ia
be found. What has proved best in INV
experience is, first, keeping the storage
cellar at a temperature as near AZ ia
So degrees as possible; second, SORTING
the potatoes after they have completed
their sweat in case any indication OF
wet rot is shown to prevent the ROT
spreading from the decaylng tubers to
the sound ones. Dry rot is very rarely
IL at all transmitted from one potato to
another, according to writer in Or
ange Judd Famer.
If the potatoes. are left in pits in the
field to sweat prior to putting them In
the cellar they will usually show rot
that may be in them when they are
taken from the pit. Potatoes which are
nearly clean of dirt usually show more
rapid spread of the wet rot than do po-
tatoes which are covered with a con-
siderable coating of dry soil Possibly
the reason for this may be the fact that
the dry soil is not good medium for
passage of the rot from one potato to
another.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

-She is gone," The words struck me
with dismay. / concluded at once that
old Peter had succeeded in capturing poor
Psyche. He was not man who threat
ened idly, as the murderous attempt upon
the girls life had already proved.
spoke my fear TO Sir Henry as we ran
20 the cottage. You have nothing 70
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

When a man pays taxes on The full
valuation of his land and at the same
time it Is mortgaged for half its value
and II the holder of the mortgage pays
taxes on his credits, is not that double
taxation? To one out on the farm 1t
looks as though the owner should only
pay taxes on the equity he has in the
land and let the man who holds the
mortgage pay on the value of that mort
pqpp
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
Imaginary PoYveru.

What is the extent OF his mental
powers?"
Great He thinks he's wonder In
many ways. In fact, all Of his ability
is in his head. kansas City Times
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

Acid Soils and Crop Productions.
Certain crops give better results upon
acid than upon neutral or alkaline
soils Soils containing moderate de-
gree of acidity produce potatoes of bet
ter quality and less subject 10 scab than
those grown on acid-free soils, says an
Oregon bulletin. Cranberries seem to
thrive best upon acid soil. The author
has made tests in field Of very rank
growing dent corn, standing some eight
to ten feet in height, and the soil was
found to be distinctly acid. S-,me tests
have been made In rank growing clover
fields, and in some cases certain de-
gree of acidity has been found
Notwithstanding these facts the gen.
eral rule seems to be, according to
many experiments, that most of the ag-
ricultural plants do best upon soils
which contain little or no acid.
The most effective means Of overcom-
ing soil acidity is by using quick or
stone lime freshly slaked, or wood
ashes. Contrary to popular belief,
gypsum or land plaster does not pos
sess the power of neutralizing or de-
stroying soil acidity to any apprecia-
BILE extent.
In many parts of Western Oregon the
present high price OF lime makes It's
use prohibit.ve for agricultural pur-
poses. We believe that IL there Is a
demand for II, cheap grade Of lime
will be prepared suitable for agricul-
tural purposes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

A man isn't Enown 50 much by the
company he keeps as by the line Of
talk he hands out TO his neighbors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

ties should be placed on waddsns OF
wood wool in single layers. Take great
care In handling the fruit not to bruiss
or otherwise damage it in any way
Gardening for Beginners" in the Car
den.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

1t is only when the sheep and WOOL
are turned into money the farmer can
count his profit or loss.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

Don't imagine because the shoe
maker is a whole-soled fellow that he
Is always well-heeled.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

studying German, French and Esperan-
to, Roberts kdles of Order and con-
stitutional history of the governments
of all large countries. She has written
a poem dedicated to the cause Of suf
frage. Her spare time between schol.
astic duties at Swarthmore Is spent
practising oratory and studying the
speeches of famous men and women.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

If sheds are too costly it pays to use
cornstalks for. providing shelters, or
wind breaks, by placing them against
poles. Corn fodder is too valuable to
use in this manner, but there are hun
dreds of farmers who allow corn fod-
der to be wasted when it might be used
yards as wind breaks if it can not be
put to any better use.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

An ear Of corn to every square yard
of eornfeld means 4,S40 ears. How
many bushels is that per acre?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

It's hard on the aeronaut when be
takes drop too much
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

Large, thrifty sows are more sure
to bring good thrifty filters of pigs
than gifts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

There is one good thing about grief;
1t seldom lasts long.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

Many mans nervousness is due te
his lack Of nerve.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02
ExS<SssssS@

Bran and oats are excellent for feed
ing ewes, with an occasional handful
Of corn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

Bran and oats are excellent for feed
ing ewes, with an occasional handful
of corn.
Large, thrifty sows are more sure
to bring good thrifty filters of pigs
than gifts.
1t is only when the sheep and wool
are turned into money the farmer can
count his profit or loss.
An ear Of corn to every square yard
of eornfield means 4,S40 ears. How
many bushels is that per acre?
1t is as important to know the
standard sorts Of corn as it is to be
posted on the popular breeds of stock.
To make hogs most profitable
steady daily gain must be secured from
the time the pig is narrowed until it is
marketed
While sheep may pay better than any
other stock on poor, rough lands, If well
managed. they will also pay on smooth
rich land.
The man or boy who likes to fool
around" with pigs or sheep or any 9TH
or farm stock usually develops into a
good stockman.
Keep sheep in comfortable quarters,
especially when the weather is stormy.
Sheep can stand dry cold much better
than dampness.
The farmer who makes two nubbins
Of corn grow where but one grew be-
fore may be benefactor to his race,
but he is an enemy to his own family.
Don't grow nubbins.
II we give anyone $25 and get only
80 In value In return, we speak out
Immediately and in unmistakable terms.
Yet in year we sometimes give COW
SIS worth of feed and get So worth
Of produce without even knowing that
we are cheated.
Do not overlook the fact that to IN
sert cold bit into a horses mouth Is
torture Iron and steel rapidly con-
luct heat, hence the sensation of cold
when the metals are touched. Rubber
bits are better, but they should be
warmed before using.
| In the winter it must be borne In
mind that animal heat is to be kept up
as the first Importance to egg produc-
ton, and any deficiency of food will
quickly be made manifest In that re-
spect, but less food will be required
Turing the warm season.
There is much variation in the yield
and quality of milk from the COWS, and
no farmer can have a herd uniform
unless he breeds for uniformity by adj
herring to one breed; it may even be
necessary to rely on some particular
family of the selected breed.
A game law passed in Illinois a few
years ago brought about some surpris-
Ing results. BY the terms Of this law
every citizen who desired to hunt had
to pay a 81 license. 1t was thought
that this license would bring to the
State treasury the sum Of $4,000 or
$4,000, but it ran over 100000 the
tirst year.
If sheds are too costly it pays to use
cornstalks for providing shelters, or
wind breaks, by placing them against
poles. Corn fodder is too valuable to
use in this manner, but there are hun
dreds of farmers who allow corn fod-
der to be wasted when it might be used
on the outside of the sheds or barn
yards as wind breaks if it can not be
put to any better use.
When man pays taxes on The full
valuation of his land and at the same
time it Is mortgaged for half its value
and II the holder of the mortgage pays
taxes on his credits, Is not that double
taxation? To one out on the farm it
looks as though the owner should only
pay taxes on the equity he has in the
land and let the man who holds the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

1t is as important to know the
standard sorts of corn as it is to be
posted on the popular breeds of stock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

A game law passed in Illinois few
years ago brought about some surpris-
Ing results. BY the terms Of this law
every citizen who desired to hunt had
to pay 81 license. 1t was thought
that this license would bring to the
State treasury the sum Of $4,000 or
$4,000, but it ran over 100000 the
first year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

To make hogs most profitable a
steady daily gain must be secured from
the time the pig is narrowed until it is
marketed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

There is much variation in the yield
and quality of milk from the COWS, and
no farmer can have a herd uniform
unless he breeds for uniformity by adj
herring to one breed; it may even be
necessary to rely on some particular
family of the selected breed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

While sheep may pay better than any
other stock on poor, rongh lands, If well
managed, they will also pay on smooth,
rich land.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

Do not overlook the fact that to IN
sert cold bit into a horses mouth Is
torture Iron and steel rapidly con-
luct heat, hence the sensation of cold
when the metals are touched. Rubber
bits are better, but they should be
warmed before using.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

II we give anyone $25 and get only
so in value in return, we speak out
Immediately and in unmistakable terms.
Yet in year we sometimes give COW
SIS worth of feed and get So worth
Of produce without even knowing that
we are cheated.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

The man or boy who likes to fool
around with pigs or sheep or any 9TH
or farm stock usually develops into a
good stockman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

In the winter it must be borne In
mind that animal heat is to be kept up
as the first Importance to egg produc-
ton, and any deficiency of food will
quickly be made manifest In that re-
spect, but less food will be required
Turing the warm season.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

The farmer who makes two nubbins
Of corn grow where but one grew be-
fore may be benefactor to his race,
but he is an enemy to his own family.
Don't grow nubbins.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-02

Keep sheep in comfortable quarters,
especially when the weather is stormy.
Sheep can stand dry cold much better
than dampness.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-01
WELL-ARRANGED
POULTRY HOUSE

Our Illustration shows the exterior
view and ground plan of a poultry
house intended for one colony of
fowls. The house is 12x16 feet on
the ground, nine feet high in front
and six feet in the rear. It has
three windows, two on the south side
and one on the east end which admit
plenty Of sunlight. There are no win
dows on the north and west, thus
making a warm corner for roosts and
avoiding draughts. It is covered with
shiplap. paper and siding on the out
side, is ceiled on the inside and has
a good single roof. A raised plat
form is built two and one-half feet
from the main floor in one end Of the
house, six inches above which are
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-01
TAKE THEM OUT
Or Feed Them Food They Car
Study On.

When a student begins to break
down from lack of the right kind Of
food, there are only two things to do;
either take him out Of school or feed
him properly on food that will rebuild
the brain and nerve cells. That food
Is Grape-Nuts.
A boy writes from Jamestown, N. T.,
saying: "A short time ago got into
q bad condition from overstudy, but
Mother having heard about Grape
Nuts food began to feed me on it. It
satisfied my hunger better than any
other food. and the results were mar
velous. got fleshy like good fel-
low. My usual morning headaches
disappeared, and 1 found I could study
for a long period without feeling the
effects of it.
MY face was pale and thin, but IL
now round and has considerable colon
After had been using Grape-Nuts for
about two months felt like new
boy altogether I have gained greatly
in strength as well as flesh. and It 10
a pleasure to study now that am
not bothered with my head. passed
all of my examinations with q reason
ably good percentage. extra good In
some of them, and It is Grape-Nuts
that has saved me from q years delay
in entering college.
Father and mother have both been
improved by the use Of Grape-Nuts.
Mother was troubled with sleeplesS
nights and got very thin. and looked
care worn. She has gained her nor.
inal strength and looks, and sleeps
we'll nights" j There's : Reason
Read The Road to Wsllville" IN
lnkRs. 38
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-11-01
VARIETY GOOD FOR
THE BERKSHIRES
By Percy c. Stone, Illinois.

To do the best in the feed lot, the
Berkshire must not be confined to any
diet or feed. He must have variety
Some owners place hogs on corn for
several months, and If the hogs die,
the owner thinks luck is against him
l think that it is unfortunate that
corn diet is now thing of the past
with all up-to-date breeders.
try to get the young pigs on sep
arated milk and Stops of the house
as soon as possible. While a great
many may talk against cooked feeding
I have never regretted feeding it. It
seems to keep the system in order
and wards of constipation. You can
easily sprinkle it over corn. have a
50-bushel cooker in which cook corn.
I soak with ashes and water to assist
in the process. 1t is lots of trouble to
feed and If you feed too much it lays
in the troughs and freezes.
I like to get pigs on alfalfa as soon
as possible. That is one Of the main
feeds I use in the hog business. also
like to get them on new corn, unless
am feeding old corn especially pre-
pared SO they can digest 1t. My first
load sent to the last stock show con.
tinued on alfalfa until they were
shipped. The second load were fed
the same way. except they had no
cooked corn. but did have pumpkins.
My swine are sailed, and have char
coal. dig a pit in the ground and I'll
it up with cobs and keep filling It up
and cover It over. let It stand and
to-day have as good charcoal as any.
body.
I think tankage Is great addition
to the list Of feeds. In cold weather
it is necessary to have dry beds. I
feed early at night and late IN the
morning, and feed regularly and not
more than twice q day. divide my
brood sows. The little pigs are fed
twice q day unless I slop them ct
noon. As q general rule. my lots are
disinfected. We are apt to think Ne
are free from disease. but the hog 10
liable to any disease that a human q.
and diphtheria, pneumonia or some.
thing comes around and causes trou.
bic. When there is any disease in the
neighborhood We have to be very
careful to prevent contamination.