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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
TROUBLESOME PLANT.
Water Hyacinth Has Sometimes Inter
fered with Navigation.

The water hyacinth, the beautiful ma
rine plant of green leaves and exquisite
flowers, which has done such great dam
age TO commerce in Louisiana and east
Texas, is making its appearance in the
ship channel A few years ago the wa
ter hyacinth was brought from Florida to
Louisiana as a floral ornament. Last year
the government expended 100000 in an
effort to control the pest and has only
partly succeeded. Streams and bayous
which once carried barges of lumber in
Louisiana and eastern Texas have been
closed to navigation by the rank vegeta-
ton of the hyacinth.
The Sabine river above Orange has
become filed with the plants, and it is re-
lated that these all grew from few
plants carelessly thrown into the river by
some housewife when the plants she had
in a tub became too numerous. The mat
ter has been brought TO the attention of
the city authorities and steps have al
ready been taken to destroy before it is
too late all the hyacnths at Sam Hous-
ton park and those which have got into
the bayou. A boat is to be sent along the
lower reaches and ali hyacinths carefully
gathered and destroyed. 1t is anticipated
that there may be some legislative action
prohibiting the growing of these plants
near nayigable stream and furnishing
any one so careless as to throw any of
them into a stream which is of use
Houston Post.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Plants for window Boxes.

The best plants for window boxes ,r.
vines and trailing plants and only IL
which endure hardship with ilnpT1,r'.
are recommended.
The yariegated yinca, German iv,.
cobaea scandens, lonicera rpt-c,,t,''
aurea, and variegated trailing aburs'',
viii meet the requirements, and Sblr.i
be planted thickly enough to cover -
front of the box. OF the common e.,
ering and foliage plants these NAV y,
used: Fuchsias, geraniums. petnriaG
cupheas, ivy geranium, marguerites ~
ageratum, yellow and some fancy lasr1S
variety of coleus, although the jatter -
so. tetimes thought too rampant for tbis
use.
The common sweet aIyssum and HIN.
lobelia are very pretty but lasU 4 She
time. Persons who have shaded ~
randa not much exposed to the wind ca,
obtain beautiful effects by planting 10.
gether rex begonia and ferns OF H.
stronger growing kind. Use medinm
sized Boston ferns and nephrolepis cor
data and larger plants of the holly fern
For trailing, the yariegated nepata and
asparagus sprengeri will do well. M
window box carefully made with plpprv
of holes bored in the bottom for drqin-
age, should be filled two-thirds fun ~
soil when ready for planting Ser +bs
plants deep enough so that their roo+s
are we'll covered with earth. ANY mn
eveness of the surface should be fHad
in with loose soil after the plants arc
set. Light soil, preferably one that mas
been mixed thoroughly with well rgtred
manure is best for window box.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
EngIand,s Biggest Goose Farm.

To provide the Christmas goose for
5000 homes-or. at a modest estimate,
$4,000 peoples no light undertaking.
Twenty-Odd years ago a thrifty youth
saved his pocket money during the ear
lier months of the year, and later pur-
chased very young goslings with his lit
tie hoard These he reared and fattened
for Christmas on his parents farm in
Lancashire. Young John Harrison saw
there was money in the little business
he had taken up as a hobby. The thing
grew year by year as he grew, until to-
day he is well known as the Lancashire
Goose King and his business has as
sumed the aforementioned proportions
Al peep at his huge focks of geese
wandering over fields acres and acres
in extent at Halsall. picturesque ham,
let near the old market town of Orms-
kirk. would indeed be a revelation and a
surprise to many. Twenty sacks of
corn. besides a large quantity of meal
and potatoes, have to be dealt out per
day to the stock of geese, the corn being
usually scooped out of carts into
trenches made along the fields AS
Christmas approaches the birds are even
more literally supplied with delicacies,
until they evince no disposition to fly
and. indeed, very little - wander about
at all. Expert killers and FUCKERS get
to work some time before Christmas.
and half dozen of these men can pre-
pare 800 to 400 a day. They make
more than a sovereign a day at the
work The feathers sometimes bring as
much as two shillings a pound.-Tit Bits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
SHRINKAGE OF WOOD.
Some Tests Made as to the Results
When Dried

Experiments on the shrinkage of wood
due TO the loss of moisture have recently
been completed by the forest service at
its Embarrassing station at Yale uni
versity. These experiments show that
green wood does not shrink at all in dry
ing until the amount of moisture IN il
has been reduced to about one-third of
the dry weight of the wood From this
point on to the absolutely dry condition
the shrinkage in the area of cross section
of the wood is directly proportional to
the amount of moisture removed.
The shrinkage of wood in a direction
parallel to the grain is very small; so
small in comparison with the shrinkage
at right angles to the grain that in com
putting the total shrinkage in volume the
shrinkage lengthwise may be neglected
entirely
The shrinkage in volume varies with
different woods, being about 26 per cent.
of the dry volume for the species of
eucalyptus known as blue gum, and only
about Z per cent for red cedar. For
hickory, the shrinkage is about 20 per
cent. of the dry volume, and for long-leaf
pine about Is per cent In the usual air
dry condition from l. to 10 per cent. of
moisture still remains in the wood. SO
that the shrinkage from the green condi-
ton to the air-dry condition is only A
trifle over half of that from the green to
the absolutely dry statehood Craft.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
The Best That Could Be Said.

Senator Gore of Oklahoma, in illustra-
ton of one of his points of his speech
IN Faneul hall on Saturday afternoon.
told story of the James family of
Jamestown, We, who since the founda-
ton of that historic city have been ac-
customed to have all births and deaths
IN the James family recorded in the city
register.
A few years ago Thomas james got
married aud after n honeymoon of eight
cen months abroad returned home with
little Jimmie James as one of the most
valuable acquisitions of their foreign
trip
As was the long standing custom of the
family, the proud parents wanted Jim.
mics birth recorded in the city registry,
but the city clerk politely informed them
that 1t would be impossible to oblige
them. since the child was born not only
cut of the city but in another land.
After much eXhortation and influence
brought to bear the officer. however.
promised 10 do the best he could. and
wrote the following in the registry: Jim
mic James, born February -, 1905 dur
ing the temporary absence of his par
ents. st. Louis Republic
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

realizing that further speech would be
profitless, rose and quietly left the
room.
In the kitchen he slipped on his shah
by Inverness and passed cut of the back
door. No thought Of giving up the fight
had for an instant entered his mind.
Far from It. It was not Uncle Johns
way to accept defeat at the first re-
verse. As a quiet student of human
nature he, If anyone, knew how best the
emotions could be stirred. The weaving
and mraveling of plot and connterplot
constituted his business, and his abrupt
departure but signifed that some idea
had terminated in his brain by which
his object might be achieved
The woman next door was surprised
to see the queer looking old gentleman
on her step, and more so at his question
AS he raised his hat and left her with
smiling thanks she watched him ont OF
sight with interest. When presently
through her cnrtained window, she saw
him reappear with little prattling
child, whom she instantly recognized
in his arms, she gave a gasp of aston
ishment and stood for quite long time
motionless, gazing moisteyed before
her
Once again John strobe to the back
door and into the silent house. In the
kitchen he stayed and slipped off the
ehild's coat and bonnet, whispering the
while and smiling.
''Daddy's in his ROOM" he said "Lit
tie grille go up and see daddy" Into
the little bright face flashed instant Joy
Daddy" she lisped, and skipping
away she hurried up the stairs. JOIN
,uietly followed
Daddy she painted "What-see-
/ my daddy"
The tiny feet battered along the land
| ing. Through the open doorway shc
skipped, and, with gurgle OF delight
she ran into the outstretched arms
Daddy" she cried rapturously. AnC
the little arms went round his neck, the
little laughing face was pressed closely
to his breast
On the stairs Uncle John stood anC
listened to the choking sobs, the hoarst
| cries of endearment. Then, dashing the
tears from his smiling face, he passed
from room to room and pulled up the
blinds.-John J. Armstrong in Black anC
| White
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
OLDEST CHURCH ORGAN.
Found on Island of Gothland and in Fx-
cellent State of Preservation.

In the Baltic sea, forty miles from the
mainland, lies the Swedish island Goth
land, mecca for students of early
Gothic architecture. In WHISKY alone.
the chief town of the island. with its
population of 5000 souls, may be studied
what remains of no less than ten
churches, some of which date from the
Eleventh and Twelfth centuries. The
Oldest of them IS the Church of the
Holy Ghost. completed about 1O4G.
Prof. Hennerberg, director in a Ger
man music school, and especially interest
ed in the study of mediaevel organs. visit
ed fifty-nine churches in Cortland, and
in q little village called Sundre cameupon
the remnant of what is unquestionably
the oldest known organ in existence. The
case alone has survived the fret of seven
centuries, the holes for pedals and manu-
ais are placed as in modern instruments
and inside one can see the chamber for
the bellows and judge of their action:
the exterior is adorned with paintings
dating from about 1910.
When this ancient instrument could no
longer serve its original purpose it was
used as Il sacrlsty. and for the safeguard
of holy vessels and vestments was kept
In careful repair hence its excellent
preservation 10 our day.--YoHth's Com
panion.
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Temperance IN England.

A century ago drunkenness was a pre-
valent vice among all classes in England.
So little was thought of it that William
Pitt could appear in the House of Com
mons in state of beastly intoxication
while Prime Minister without provoking
any unfavorable remark. Today our up
per and middle classes are as sober as
any people i'll tie world. How has this
change been brought about? Certainly
not by acts of Parliament or compulsory
restrictions of any kind upon the con-
sumption of liquor | suppose it is due
to the progress of education and refine
ment. better understanding of the poi
sonous effects of alcohol and the forma-
ton of more wholesome public opinion
in consequence. As a matter of fact the
same influences have been working with
good and increasing effect in the lower
strata OF society for twenty years or
more nast-Truth.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Peer Who PLAYS a Barrel Organ.

There are few more interesting men in
the peerage today than Lord Brassey.
He is u, and was recently appointed
lord warden of the Cirque Ports with a
residence at Dover castle. He has prob
ably served on more royal commissions
than any man living, can write more let
tiers after his name than one could count
on the fingers of both hands, and is one
of the most successful colonial governors.
Australia has ever known. But none of
these honors cause Lord Brassey so.
much pride as the fact that for thirty
six years he has held a board of trade
masters certificate which enabled him
to sail his yacht Sunbeam over 100000
knots. Lord Brassey, by the way, has
a curious hobby in the matter of music
On all his long voyages it has been his.
custom to take with him barrel organ.
which he played every evening. 1t
amused him, he said and was good di-
gestive exercise.-Tit-Bits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

Estimates by the Federal Biological
Survey to the effect that there are per
haps 200 timber wolves in Upper Micnl-
gan are declared by woodsmen to be far
under the mark.
There are fifteen counties in the PENN
sula and there are wolves in every one
OF them, particularly in the great stre,Ch D.
es of wilderness with which the reEI9n
abounds. Probably as many as 5H
wolves have been killed the last year IL
IS figured still there appears to be 81,
many of the animals in the woods no."
as twelve months ago.
The Luce county board recently APP
proved the payment of bounties on thirty
wolves amounting at $50 a head to 500,
and in Dickinson county bountieS were
paid on seventeen wolves and nineteen
wildcats.-Trout Lake Cor. Detroit Free
Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
A Wonderful Belt.

Washington state boasts the largest
leather belt ever made in the world.
The hides of a herd of 225 steers were
required TO furnish the material from
which the big endless belt was built. Only
the centers of the hides were used, and
each of these was stretched for weeks to
of the proposed belt The belt is ia feet
long, S feet wide and three ply thick.
The weight of the belt is something
more than $500 pounds.
Not peg, rivet or fastening of any
kind was used to weld the pieces of hide
together. The best quality of cement was
used, and the places where the hides
overlap were welded by the weight Of a
hydraulic press bearing 250 pounds pres
sure to the square foot. The big belt
has just been installed III the new Demp-
ster sawmill at Tacoma, Wash.-Seattle
Post-Intellgencer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Cramp Rings.

Formerly is was customary for kings
of England on Good Friday to hallow
certain rings. the wearing of which pre-
vented cramp or epilepsy. They were
made from the metal of decayed collins
and consecrated with an elaborate cere-
mony, some details of which are still
preserved. They were ''highly recon-
mended by the medical profession about
1867, for Andrew Boorde, in his ''Brev-
larry of Healtn,' speaking of cramp,
says: The kynge's Majestic hath a
great helpe in this matter in halowing
Cramp Hinges without money or petit
ton" Occasionally cramp rings played a
persuasive part in diplomacy. Lord Der
ners, our ambassador at the court Of
Charles v. wrote in 1903 ito my Lorde
CARDINALS grace" for some 'crampe
ryngs." with trust to "bestowe them
well, by Gods grace. w estminster Ca
Zette.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
An Unfailing Sign.

A lady who was perfectly well mn
fancied she was suffering from fever
called ON an old and experienced phvsi-
e,an 70 eonsu @ Sae described end her
ened patiently. At last he said:
Il think / understand your case.
madam. Sit perfectly still a few mo-
ments. and let me look at you"
She complied, and he eyed her atten-
lively for nearly a minute, CHANGING at
his watch once or twice in the mean
time.
"There is nothing the matter with
you, madam" he said. "You haven't
the slightest indication of fever Your
heart beat is perfectly normal"
why, how do you know, docto?''
she asked in surprise. "You didn't feel
my pulse
II didn't need to-" he answered. Il
counted the vibrations of the ostrich
feather on your hat" And he bowed
her out.--Youth's Companion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
The Desire to Reform.

Frederick Van Eeden, the Dutch poet
and economist, discussed poverty nt II
tea i'm New York
There is enough in the world for us
all, said Mr.. Van Eeden. mo one would
freeze, no one would starve TO death, II
we really desired to reform our eco
Monies, if we really desired 10 be just
and fair"
He smiled sadly
we say we want reform" he said.
We'll. we want it about as badly as 4
Dutch student | knew in my youth.
This students ehum said to him:
Look here, I'm tired of the life I've
been leading for the past two years. I'm
going TO reform. This morning | shall
attend d lecture.
My student, confirmed idler,
yawned. put down his pipe and an
swered.
Yes, it would be splendid to reform.
And yet the beer is very good here this
morning, isn't it? / tell you whit well
do. Wen let MY dog Wilhelm decide
whether we reform or not
it,"
oh. it is very simple. Wen tell
the waiter to bring a piece of sausage.
Wen set the sausage before Wilhelm.
and If he eats it we stay where we are.
If he doesn't, we reform and 90 to lee
lures. Washington Star.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
What Ais Him ?

Ego-mania.
Money lever.
A "swelled head"
Atrophy from inaction.
Opportunity blindness.
Enlargement of the ego.
Jaundice from jealousy.
Astigmaiism Of Judgment.
Paralysis from irresolution.
Ossitication of the cerebrum
Indigestion Of college course.
Chills. affecting the enthusia SIN.
Asphyxiation of moral principle.
Chronic inflammation Of temper.
lutoxication from q little success
Plethora of words and paucity of ideas
Blood poisoning from vicious amuse.
ments
: Apoplexy brought on by quick lunch
and must-catch-my-train
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
A Chinese Objection to Railroads.

An Americanized Chinaman, Chin Zee
Hee, is the protector, president ard m
glneer in chief of railroad which Aas
recently been opened in the HongSA A57
hInterland. OF the six locomotives a~.g
four were purchased in the tE.itS
States, the others coming from German !,
The president says his chief difficulty AL
building the road were in overcon-i M
the obstinacy of the natives. who Up
posed the work on the ground that re
smoke from the locomotives would faA'
their crops.-Indianapolis News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Billville Literary Notes.

One Of our leading writers was run
over by a railroad train, bat he will get
enough in damages to pay for the pub
LEGATION Of his new novel.
The hot literary supper Wednesday
night was well attended. Several critics
were present, but good order was pre-
served. There was no cutting and slash
ing.
During the first spring storm of the
season the town clock was hit by light
ming and put out of business. This is
the greatest town in the country fol
killing time.-Atlanta Constitution.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Prosperous Kansas.

Out Of the 105 counties which the
state of Kansas has within its domains
at least fifty have no paupers. One
half the county poor farms are empty.
save for the keeper, who draws his sal
airy and waits for patronage. Some of
the sociological students who add to
their philosophy the economics of living
declare that the poorhouse will soon be
an extinct institution in Kansas.-Kan-
sas CITY Journal
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
American Emotionalism.

The emotional principle has played q
great part in American life. Every gen.
Grafton is swept by some enthusiasm
When the intimate history of the past
century is written the most remarkably
interesting section viii be the true and
unexaggerated story of the wonderful
religious revivals which swept over large
parts Of the country Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Who Did?

One of our subscribers writes us that
William Balfour Kers picture THE
First Spank" reminds him of the follow
ing story: A little fellow who had lust
felt the hard side of the slipper, when
the tears had dried somewhat, turned to
his mother. Mother he asked, did
grandpa spank father when he was lit
tie boy?"
Yes" answered his mother impressive
~.
And did his father whip him when
he was little?"
Yes"
And did his father spank him?'
Yes"
4 pause.
We'll who started this thing any
way p Eyerybody's Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Americans Settle Canada

Emigration to Canada from the MT
ed States in January and February VI
creased 81 per cent. while foreign sulf
grants arriving at Canadian ports PIX
creased SO per cent. Over 1000 Amer
can settlers reached Saskatchewan Oh
March 10.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Nonsense Verses.


Nonsense Verses.
Miss Marcella had cat,
The cat she had Teller,
Their backyard concerts so annoyed,
Ma made Marcella sell her.
Miss Lena weighed an awful lot
Pudgy. you should have seen her
But her new gown, striped up and down,
Seemed 70 make Lena leaner.
Louis a pair Of bottles bought,
Though they were number threes,
They pinched and so she changed them for
pair that gave Loo ease.
Miss Roxana wed man
Whose cogn0men was Hanna,
Their babe was named for grandma, so
RoXana now rocks Anna
Hepzihah is n mannish girl,
Kitty's more like her ma,
With bonny Kate I'm deep In love,
But as for HepZi-Bah!
&c. II. W, in Boston Transcript
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Brothers Good Match Makers, Sometime

1t is strange thing that mothers are
looked on as match makers. while girls
brothers never are. Yet the fact re-
mains that many a girl has her brother
to thank if she happSns to get married,
and not her mother at all.
Many a woman who is happily mar
ried today has her brother TO thank for
it--had he not brought a particular man
about the heme. why, his sister insight
have remained unwed all her days: b.
very few women give so much as a
thought 10 that.-Woman's Life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

again took up his position directly be
hind her.
See here" she exclaimed. wheeling an
grily. IF you don't 90 away at once /
shall call policeman
The unfortunate man looked up at her
appealingly.
For heavens sake. kind lady. have
mercy an don't call a policeman; we're
the only shady spot in the whole park"
-Everybody's Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Overdoing the superlative.

Customer-Yes, no doubt your coffee
is indispensable, as you say, but just
now | only want cheese. You carry
cheese2
Grocer-Cheese, sir our cheese is abb
solutely unapproachable.
Customer-Ehi Oh then. YOU have
only the limburger.--B Boston Transcript.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Travelling.

Old Gentleman--Have you been to
Florence. my dear?
Young LADY, don't know. In travel
ling it is my husband who takes the tick
ets.--Le Fargo
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Sl.enless Pans.

Parisians do rot know any ioLgyI..
what real deep, restoring sleep IS j.
is the lack of this which is giving ~
ern generations their colorless lips 80
faces aud feyerish eyes.-Echo de Pans
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Still Another Excuse.

Are you Wiling TO chop some wood
for your dinnerT
Lady" answered Flooding Pete, I'm
interested in de preservation of the for
ests, an il would be ag'in' me principles
TO put an axe into one of de monarchs of
de fcrest. even though he lay PROSTATE at
me feet. ~ Washington Star.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26

Olver-What did your father say
when you told him | had asked you to
marry me-
Natica-S Shall l leave out the swear
words?
Oliyer-Of course.
Natica-Then / don't believe he said
anything.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Compromise .

Customer Tin hook storel-Let me
have copy Of Antony and Cleopatra,
Clerk--Nes, sir, One dallor. please,
Customer-Dear me. I've only got
fifty cents. just give me Antony
Harper's Weekly.
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Not All from France.

GLOW did you enjoy the opera?' he
asked.
oh! il was just splendid! she replied.
But it was all French, wasn't it,"
"Oh! no! OF course some of the hand
soonest ones were Enthusiastically Partisan,
but there were quite a number of pretty
gowns which We're undoubtedly made
here ~ Philadelphia Press.