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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
ALIEN TIDE IS HALTED.
immigration Officials Seek Reason
Why Foreigners Do Not Come.

immigration officials who at first re-
garded the decrease in immigration as
of a temporary character have deter
mined upon an Investigation to discover
its cause. The continued falling OF
cannot be accounted for, and it is con-
sidered necessary to take steps to ascer-
tain whether anything not now appar-
ent to the United States is being zone
to deter people in foreign countries
seeking new homes from finding them
here.
1t is known that the peonage investi-
CATION in the South has resulted in the
posting of notices in some countries of
Europe warning It's labqrers not to
come TO the United States, but this has
never been seriously regarded as re-
Election upon conditions here.
When the unusual departure of the
laboring classes to Europe occurred dur
ing the early winter it was attributed
to the dull times following the finan-
cial furry. 1t is doubted if this condi-
tioa which has now been to a consider
able DECREE supplanted by a steady de-
mand for labor, can be held responsible
for the continued decrease which rec
ords kept now show. Serious objection
is made in certain countries of Europe
to the rate at which emigration to the
United States has reduced their popu-
lation. The United States will now
seek to learn through its representa-
tives abroad whether the methods taken
to keep immigrants from this country
are such as to misrepresent conditions
here
The number of immigrants fof May
was 36,317, as compared with 1S4.SS6
last year and 150,927 in May, 1906.
The immigration from Russia, which
was 35,506 in May last year and 2SS17
in May, 1906, this year dropped to
$3.50 immigration for six months, in
Guiding May, show an equally large
falling off. the total for the period
being only 227,253, as compared with
674,6S4 last year and 616,50S the pre-
yious year.
Austria-Hungary, Italy and Russia
show the largest decreases. The de-
crease of those coming from Italy for
the month of 1851 suggests that peon-
age prosecutions have been well and
perhaps not truthfully advertised.
Small Increases are shown from China,
the Pacific Islands, British North. Amer
lea, British Honduras and Mexico; all
other countries show decreases.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
FEEDING THE AL8INo TERRAPiN.
Sustenance Provided for a Turtle
That Declines to Eat of Its
Own Accord

There are some turtles that don't
feed well when first brought INFO
captivity, and they have to be made
to feed or they will die. Among such
turtles is the diamond back terra
pin
There was received at the Aquarium
on December go last, an albino dia-
mond back terrapin, a specimen of
unusul interest because of the rarity
of albinism among turtles. It's top
shell measured IA inches in length,
and it was a perfect albino in shell,
head, feet and skin, lacking however
the pink eyes usual in albinos. This
turtle came from the salt marshes
of Texas.
For some weeks after it was receiv-
ed at the Aquarium the albino terra
pin declined to feed, and then to
preserve it and to get it where it
could be more conveniently handled
it was removed from the exhibition
tank on the floor where it had been
shown to the Aquarium's laboratory
and its feeding by compulsion begun,
as it is still continued three times a
week, in this manner:
The terrapin's powerful little jaws
are pried open with stick and then
there is placed in its mouth a little
klliefish of about an inch or an inch
and a half in length, which is gently
tucked down the turtles throat until
all but the tip of the little fish's tail
is within the turtles jaws. At this
stage of the feeding the terrapin ex-
erts itself and swallows the fish.
At each meal there are fed to the
albino terrapin in this way three Kill
lefish, and under this treatment the
terrapin is regaining strength and i'm
proving in condition. 1t moves about
freely and has become quite tame, as
turtles not uncommonly do; and 1t
is likely that it will come in time to
Feed of its own accord, which Is also
not an unusual experience with turtles
that decline to feed at first.-New
York Sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
ENGLISH PENNIES SCARCE
Dilemma of London Trades-small
Supply of Copper Coins.

Dilemma of London Trades-Small
Supply of Copper Coins.
America is not the only country
with q money stringeney. There is
q currency difficulty in London. 1t
may not call for such extended refer
ence in the next Kings speech to
Parliament as the An srican problem
did in President Roosevelts message
to Congress, but it is causing CON
siderable trouble in the city never
theless.
The New York banks are unable to
pay their depositors in gold currency.
In London the banks are unable to
supply their customers with coppers.
There is no difficulty in cashing a
check at any London bank if the de-
positor is content with gold and sill
yer in exchange. But should he de-
mand any considerable sum in pen
mics the agitated cashier will refer
him to the glass-inclosed inner Of
flee, where the stern-faced manager
will resolutely refuse to part with
more than grudging pittance from
his precious hoard.
There are not enough pennies in
circulation at present TO supply the
necessities of the retail commerce of
the country. Shops with a quick trade
require to be supplied daily with
copper money for change, and just
row the utmost difficulty is expert
enced in providing it. For its hun
dred shops one London firm requires
$500 worth of pennies and half-pen-
mics daily, and is unable to obtain
them from its bankers.
Il would be glad to take 5000
worth of coppers if could get them"
said the manager of London bank
recently, and would even be willing
to pay a premium upon them"
The mint authorities, although the
profit on coming copper is high. de-
cline to supply all that the banks
demand They maintain that the ex-
listing supply ought to be sufficient,
but that the stringency is caused by
the reprehensible habit of boarding,
which, in respect to gold, has pro-
voked President Roosevelt's remon-
strances to mis- people.
For weeks past the big firms, in
anticipation of the present stringency,
have been accommodating and hoard
ing coppers. A large firm recently
admitted having boarded up $4,000
worth. Large as was that store, it
has already been nearly exhausted
London Mail.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30


In going into the sheep business II
is advisable to start with small flock,
says an Oklahoma bulletin. Success
Is largely Influenced by experience. The
small flock is very easily handled and
as 1t increases the owners experience
Increases, so that he is able to cope
with the problems that may present
themselves. Many amateurs make a
failure OF the business by starting in
with large flock, as they have neither
the experience nor facilities for hand
ling them. Even though sheep are
easily managed. there are problems
peculiar to the business which the shep-
herd is best fitted to meet with the
knowledge from practical experience.
II you start with grades use only
pure-bred sires Of come one particular
breed. DO not select ram from one
breed one year and one from another
breed the next year. as no improve
Elent can be expected where such n
method is followed The standard of a
fio1k can be raised very rapidly by
using good sires each year and culling
out the inferior eve lambs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
A prncticaI nedcial.

The New York Commissioner OF Az
riculture seems to be person who
views his Office In something more than
purely honorary light. During last
year he and his helpers inspected dairy
herds in forU-five out of sixty-one
counties. finding 6oS dairy cows out
of total Of 1888 inspected affected
with tuberculosis. He inspected 2S5
milk receiving stations, IA of which
he reported in an insanitary condition.
The department OF which he is head
not only attended to the above work.
but found employment for AS single
men and seventy-five families as hired
help. Data secured by the commits
sioner showed that there were 223. 720
farms in the State, and that of this
number 2,273 were for sale or rent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
Apple Cold storage.

1t usually pays to store only the best
grades of fruit The poorer grades of
fruit are generally of low commercial
value and do not warrant the expense
of cold storage except when the apple
crop is scarce. Inferior fruit has been
found TO deteriorate considerably In
storage from decay starting In worm
holes, around scab spots and In other
imperfections. A bruise or cut in the
skin made with the finger halls, by
dropping apples on each other In pack
ing, by emptying them into the boxes
or barrels and by handling the pack
ages roughly becomes very conspicuous
as the season advances and detracts
from the appearance OF the fruit, be-
sides making an easy starting place for
destructive rots. This is especially
true of tender skinned fall varieties,
like the Wealthy. Most Of the CONNER
cial losses in apples from decay are
related primarily to the rough mechani-
cal handling OF the fruit
Various temperatures for the storage
OF Irult nave Deen tested. A tempefn-
tnre of 30 degrees gives the most salts
factory result In commercial practice,
but the fruit keeps well for shorter
time in a temperature as high as SO
degrees If stored quickly after picking.
The most satisfactory result Is Sc
cured when the fruit Is withdrawn
from cold storage and used while In
prime condition. If held beyond this
time it deterlorates rapidly after re-
moyal from the low temperature, and
If withdrawn while the fruit is prime
it appears to kee as long as ar2les
in the same condition OF ripeness that
have not been in cold storage Expert
ment Station, Ames, Iowa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
Forming n Piano Trust Now.

The largest combination Of piano max
ers vet undertaken was Incorporated in
New Jersey, under che name of the Ameri-
can Piano Company, with capital of
100000 of Z per cent stock preferred
and 100000 of common stock. This
merger includes at the outset the follow
ing concerns ,Knabe & CO.. Chickering &
SoE and the Tosser-Armstrong Company.
With the other companies to be controlled.
the output of the trust is estimated at
$4,000 pianos year. or about 40 per
cent of the high-grade pianos
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30


racquet. Still there was no appreclable
diminution OF their number. The ne
rections.
"Montville' Is the lasi 90 the revo-
lutionary homes in King William
County. The land on which Ii stands
was decided to the first Henry, who
came 70 America. By Charles IL. in
1870 The original "Montville" was
burned by the British In ITS. The
present house was built by Patrick
Henry Immediately after the surren.
der of CORVALLIS II was inherited by
the present owners through Elizabeth
Henry. sister OF Patrick Henry, who
married the grandfather of the LATE
William Aylett-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

Is Invariably the stronger. The force OF law IS In
the public opinion which prescrbes It, Social esteem
and standing power and high place In the professions,
In public Office all associated enterprise depend upon
conformity to the standard Of conduct in the community
of these the terrible penalty society
dict
The rules Of international law enforced by the
kind Of sanction less certain and peremptory. but
continually increasing in effectiveness of control.
"A decent respect TO the opinions of mankind did not
begin among nations with the American decara-
ton of Independence but 1t is interesting that the first
public national in the New World should be ap
peal that universal international public opinion the
power and effectiveness Of which the New World has
done much to promote.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
6JD0[py[LA[D 6
1asS5G0WZ 5L1C[bB
G@&~ II

In parts of Alaska Is found kind
Of fish that makes capital candle
when 1t is dried. The tail of the fish
is stuck into crack of a wooden table
to hold 1t upright, and its nose Is
lighted, according to the Fishing Ga
of three candle power. and considerable
heat. and will burn for about three
hours.
1t is reported that a student of the
Eiectro-Technical Institute Of St Pet
ersburg named Frendinberg has invent
ed an apparatus for exploding mines
by wireless telegraphy. Numerous ex-
periments already made are said to
have proved remarkably successful
The apparatus is also claimed to be
suited for directing Whitehead tor.
pe1ocs at long ranges.
At q recent meeting OF the Royal
Society of Canada. Sir james Grant,
NJ D., presented paper on the neu-
rons and cells of the brains In their
relation to the faculty of memory. and
after stating that, as with the other
tissues Of the body, so with the cells
or the brain. evidence of lessening
power and activity appears with the
passage OF years, he added the very In
teresting statement that the line OF
present Investigation demonstrates that
the electrical current through the
degree as to produce a most notable
physiological response In the direction
of improved memory.
Everybody knows that the water OF
the Great Salt Lake is very dense as
well as very salt. but many will be
surprised to learn that its density
varies to a remarkable degree from
time to time. For instance. In 1885 the
density was i.1225. and the percentage
by weight OF solid constituents was
16.7i6: In 1903 the density had In.
creased to l.2206, the greatest ever re-
corded, ard the percentage of solids
TO oT.T21; in 1907 the density had di
minished TO 1.iSl0. and the percentage
of solids tc 22.920. OF the solids In
1907, 1867 per cent was chlorin, 7.5s
per cent sodium, l.53 per cent sui
phate radical. ore per cent potassium
0.45 per cent magnesium. and 0.04 per
cent calcium.
The famous Neanderthal skull found
in Switzerland in 1856. and other sim
liar skulls and parts OF skulls found
elsewhere In Europe, have been re
garded as representing distinct
species Of the human race. to which
the name Homo Primigenius has beer
given. Prof. w. ]. Sollas undertakes
TO show that there are no grounds
whatever for regarding the Neander
thai type OF man as a separate species
On the contrary, he thinks that ''the
Neanderthal race. the most remote
from us in time OF which we have any
knowledge. and the Australian. the
most remote from us IN space. probably
represent divergent branches OF the
same original stock" Doctor Isyiekkel
remarks that this conclusion OF Prof
Sollas' accords with the modern view
that the native Australians are low
grade members OF the Caucasian. OF
European stock. instead OF. as at or,
ti.ae supposed. half-bred oceanic ne
rrseS THE ve6dahs OF Ceyion ant
the Toalas Of Celebes apparently mari
their line OF march from the west Il
east"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

WI TING best of goods and with your In
vcntive genius and machinery facilities you to
offer your goods the market at low prices But you
know that 1t is human nature for nation to trade with
the most friendly country China does not want I'M
reasonable advantages and privileges. We want only
fair and equal treatment and 1 feel sure that your
nation scrupuIously conscientious grudge us
that.
May China and the United States continue the best
Of friends, and may the development of the trade of
China with the United States which hope will increase
every year, bring the nations still closely
gether.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
INSANE CLERGYMAN SHOT.
Pastor Resists Neighbors Who Seek
to Capture Him.

At STOPPER, Mo-, the Rev Valentine
Strauss became violently insane and
was slain during an attempt to capture
him. His wife led the attacking party.
The clergyman became violent and
drove his family from the parsonage.
He was heavily armed and Mrs Strauss
feared he would do himself bodily
harm. She alarmed the village and or
gained a party to capture her husband.
The pastor opened fire on the posse
and it was returned in order to frighten
hin. One of the shots went wild and
killed the clergyman. The parsonage
was a yeritable fortress.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
ne-f PrIce. SIN Hsrh.r

The beef trust again has advanced the
price OF meats to wholesalers to a point
one-third beyond the high mark reached on
June /. and retail prices are higher than
az any time in over ten years. The scare
ity of cattle is given by the packers as the
reason for the latest advance. This is at
tributcd to the money panic. which pre-
vented the cattlemen and farmers from
carrying through the winter the usual
number of young animals. Then it is said
chat farmers could not afford to feed the
corn to the cattle owing 20 the high price
that cereal brought during the formation
OF the corner BY patten.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

New Mexico Is vitality interested IN
the plan to conserve natural resources
and eli those acquainted with condi-
lions and needs In this territory watch
ed with keen concern the deliberations
Of the recent Congress Of Governors At
the national capital 1t has been stated
that Ia New Mexico there are iron de-
posits sufficient to construct the fusure
navies Of the world and enough coal to
ssneit and work the metal and furnish
fuel for the fleets We want those re-
sources recognized. Cut we 90 not want
them wasted With coal lands we have
been wasterul and extravagant; with
timber lands we have been reckless and
deStructfuL The States can do more
% conserve our forests, and therein to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

The jolly, good-natu-ed Greek Who
drives his wagon round to The Ben
hams two or three times week to
supply them with fruit Is unknown
to them by name, but answers cheer
fully to whatever name they call him
BY, whether It be Socrates. Epaminon-
das. Themistocles, or any other.
81 suppose. Lysippus." said Mrs
Benham to him one day. you are
proud to be a countryman OF the Il
iustrious Marco Bozzaris."
"who. menu" responded George
for that is the name By which he is
usually known.
~EMarco Bozzaris. You came from
the samS country, ysu know"
Marco Nhatz''
sBozzariG. Don't you remember"
"Oh, yeh," said George, his face
lighting UP. He sell fruit over On
de other side river. But his name
Marco Bottatris. know him
Youths Companion
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
PATRICK HENRy's HOME.

varxtaas sEaasson. shora OF Former
Glory, 10 Now Bat Roost.
Once one Of the most hospitaole
homes In Virginia. scene OF some OF
the most notable gatherings that fol-
lowed the surrender OF Yorktown.
whose spacious parlors and broad halls
have been graccd by the most gallant
b<aus aud most beautiful bellies OF the
Old Dominion. "Montville." one-time
home Of Patrick Henry. Is now the rem"
devious Of countless thousands Of bats.
They hang everywhere about the
great rooms Of the old house. Squeak
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

lence and dissipation in any way condone failures
which result from these Any university well afford
have fewer Students If needs be-which not at all
follow rid Of who are idle and vicious
and really ignorant.
university degree not only ought to guarantee
tain amount Of intellectual training activity success
but should be reasonable proof that the holder has been
accustomed to industry and responsibility that win
be neither idle inefficient irresponsible at the be-
ginning Of his life work
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

The National Committee for the Relief
Of the Unemployed met At New York and
announced that the Argentine Repsblis
was offering free transport ~. and one
weeks board TO men who wi 90 chere to
work o. farms 1t was decided to start
some Of rhe applicants there and to send
Others to the cooperative colony at EN-
rsoriaL Va
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

American colleges show greatest Indifference and
least willingness to accept responsibility.
1t is entirely that policy of exclusion needs to
be administered with greatest sympathy well with
extraordinary But it should be remembered that
path worthy student oughc to be kept free
and clear possibe and that the reputation Of the
university must be considered and maintained
Said Oxford officer speaking of students who bare
ly meet formal academic requirements of bachelors
degree generally known pass "The presence Of
q pass in a university Is anomaly closely and dan
gerously bordering upon scandal
is sadly to be feared mat some American institu
tions long endured frivolous and Idle men, for
one reason or another that they really fear apply
the knife
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

hood and splendid citizenship that will alone
duty done in chidhoods cause
We have ceased In this country to question the duty
of State 1t provide education and pass
compulsory school and childlabor laws and establish
Fairgrounds trade schools and juvenile courts for the
State suffers just far the child is ignorant
We do not need to emphasize responsibility.
This nation of its children. that
duty and it shall not 1t is only true
itself just far as it is true 10 it's children.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
SHAKING HANDS WITH CHINA.
BY Minister Wa Ting Fang.

1t is my fond hope that the United
States will get a large share Of
China's trade, but in order that this
hope may be realized the present
friendly relations between the two
nations must be maintained, which
| have no doubt will be, and al
causes of friction be removed
You produce and manufacture the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

II was at the Schweitzerhof In Luz
zerne. Several American guests were
standing in the lobby and one or two
were looking az the hotel register.
.Ah.- said one. IL see Baron Confetti
and his American bride are heron
their honeymoon eh?"
Another was cynic. Il should say
harvest moon. rather" be answered.
Everybody's Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
PUBLIC OPINION STRONGER THAN Law.
BY Secretary Root.

In the vast majority Of cases
men refrain from criminal conduct
because they are unwilling to in
cur in the community in which
they live the public condemnation
and obloquy which would follow a
Reputation Of the standard of con-
duct prescribed by that communi-
ty for its members. Where it hap
pens that the law and public opin-
ion point different ways, the latter
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
SQUARE DEAL FOR THE CHILDREN.
By Judge B. b. Lindsey

The child is a wonderful creature; divine
machine We have much to expect from him,
but be has much to expect from US, and what
be returns depends largely upon what we give
We shall suffer with him, whether we will
or not, if we do not share his burdens. Let
US not weary of the struggle until the child
gets a square deal, for until he does we can
not have and do not deserve to have the man.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
[E!lI I!2} ;<z%Sa t < If
& tooM CtM5

conserve our waterways and promote
the irrigation projects of the Federal
Government, than the nation. The Fed
eral Government has only Jurisdiction
over public lands; while the States
have full authority to institute forest
~ systems, to establish reservations
and to enforce their right OF regulation
Of private lands in the interest of the
general public. to say waste. devasta-
ton or dangerous destructive uses.-
LasV Vegas Optic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

At South Bend. Ind. Elsie and Robert
Miller. aged - and 8 years. respectively.
accompanying their father on his first
weekday outing ia i've years. we're
drowned OF Leeper Park islasA. while the
vareat was on rAe mainland
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

Now. Elsie" said the school teach
er. can you tel me what q panther
isY-
-Yeth. ma'am.- lisped the little miss
.He ith man that makths panth&.-
kansas City Independent