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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

When vegetables or meat boils dry,
set the vessel in which it is cooking
quickly into a pan of cold water. The
contents can then be easily removed,
leaving the burned parts in the vessel,
and the latter can be more readily
cleaned.
Wash oilcloth or linoleum in milk
and water to give gloss almost equal to
new.
Two tablespoonspoonfuls Of ammonia
In a bucket two-thirds full Of cold
water ana soft mop will make the
kitchen floor white and save any
amount of backache.
Cheesecloth or mosquito netting make
most excellent dishcloths, as they do
not absorb the grease. Two should al
ways be kept, one for dishes, the other
for kettles, pots and pans.
A few drops of ammonia with brick
dust will remove all spots from steel
knives and forks.
Ammonia with whiting or silver gloss
will save half the labor in Frightening
silver and will not injure the silver.
In kneading bread cut often with
knife in order to allow the carbonic
acid gas to escape, or, as is usually
said, ito let the air out" This will
make the bread fine grained.
Flowers OF sulphur scattered on cup
board shelves, or In any place infested
with red ants, will drive them away.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Work with Farm Poultry.

The laying hen must have meat or
green bone If she is to do her best.
If you have cowpea hay, throw the
chickens some. They will get exercise
threshing out the peas and the splendid
egg food at the same time.
Separate the cocks and cockerels
from the hens unit, eggs are wanted
for Matching. 1t has been proved that
the hens lay better without them.
1t is the lazy hen that keeps the
average Of the flock down. The trap
nest is the policeman who arrests her
and judges the drones
A pound of chicken Is produced as
cheaply as one of mutton, beef or pork,
and always Brings better price.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

with no knowledge Of her early
life Her guardians are uncouth
wreckers, who share in the secret
of her birth with typical dark
souled plotter named Monks. of
Monkshurst.
There is a salt sea favor and
freshness to the action of this
beautiful and entertaining romance
Charles Brinkley, one of nature S
true noblemen, a travelling artist,
comes across the young girl, and
Life and love in all their fullness
begin for these two beings They
mutually discover that some one has
hidden away the proofs to the real
identity of Matt, and they start out
to find these.
The plot and counterpart Of this
sterling serial are magnificent pic
ture creations. There are few dull
lines, from the start to the finish
of this dramatic work of fiction,
which will entrance every lover Of
bright and wholesome literature.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
A Chance for All.

There was little doubt in the minds
of those who were invited to the we'd
ding OF Augustus Clay johnson and
Chloe Matilda Baker as to the cor
6iaIltv Of the invitation. 1t was clear
ly printed, and read as follows
You ere Invited to attend the mar
rage Of Mr.. Augustus Clay Johnson
and Miss Chloe Matilda Baker at the
house Of the brides mother. All who
cannot come may send
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
ne Meant Busiue.s.

Gladys-Tom made me feel foolish
when he proposed last night
Evelyn-Got down on his knees and
al that. / suppose?
Gladys-So. indeed He went about
1T In sueh a businessiike way that at
slrst / didn't know whether he wanted
me to be his wife or his confidential
clerk
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Hunus.

Most soils. even when very poor, rs
a general thing. contain plenty Of piaIt
food. except nitrogen. though sore
times other elements are lacking. The
texture must be improved In order TO
Increase fertility. and plant food and
humus added. Til,age goes great
way towards improving texture, buf
this alone Is not enough Humus must
be added. and in doing so plant food IS
added. making the soil more permeable
to air and water.
Humus is supplied TO the soil. first.
BIZ the addition Of stable manure and
this Is probably the best method, call
Ing for more forage crops and more
stock; second. By planting crops for the
purpose Of turning them under (plow-
ing under green crops Is eallsd greer
uaanuring) third. By growing cloTer
and timothys which are usually left
down for several ssars. during which
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Foes o silence.

There is one thing certain" said the
oldest married man in the group.
And what's that?' inquired the man
who was married last D NTH.
IF ever the womSa of this country
get the ballot the influence of the silent
vote will be promptly and effectually
ne,ltralized "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Clean Pigxtyes.


Sanitation is becoming paramount In
live stock Industry, as much of the less
Of live stock can be obviated BY ciean-
illness. Feed yards shcc!!idi be changed
when hogs are fed on the ground. as
the soil becomes saturated with filth
which breeds fatal diseases. Cities af-
fiicted with cholera have become i'm
mune to the epidemic of this fatal con-
tagion when thoroughly cleansed and
the water supply protected from sew
age. Members of the animal kingdom
should be carefully guarded by prop
er sanitation to prevent losses by dis
eases generated by filthy environments.
Hogs spend the greater part of the
winter In pigstyes, and too often their
cleanliness is neglected It Is not I'M
common to see hogs standing three
inches deep in their own droppings.
and from being constantly damp they
often contract rheumatism and other
diseases that destroy their growth.
While brick or cement floors are more
permanent they hold dampness longer
IMAM prank HOorS ana are less cOmfOr-
table to hogs that are housed during
the winter.
Hogs have an innate sense Of santa
ton, and unless forced by overcrowd-
ing, will reserve corner Of the pig
stye for sleep and rest which they will
keep dry and clean. In the construc-
ton of pigstyes the sleeping quarters
should be elevated above the feeding
floor and provided with plenty of
straw for bedding. Hogs are often
treated as If they were naturally filthy
animals and sanitary arrangements I'M
necessary in the industry. Domesti-
Gated hogs thrive better when proper
provisions are made for their cleani-
ness and comfort.-Goodalls Farmer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

1885 The Marquis de la Roche was
gwen commission by Henry ". Of
France to conquer Canada.
10I5-Turenne defeated the Imperialists
at battle of Turkheim.
l6S3-First regularly elected Assembly of
Pennsylvania convened at Philadel-
phia.
lIsl-Arnold invaded Virginia with 1900
British troops.
lIS2-Bank of North America, the first
institution of its kind in the country,
opened in Philadelphia.
l7S5-Seat of United States government
located at New York.
l7Ss-Conneeticut ratified the constitu-
ton of the United States.
lS09-United States Congress passed
laws to enforce the embargo.
lSl1--Wreck of the Revenge of Watch
Hill. r. l.
lSl4-Brtish government made over
lures for peace with United States.
1Sl5-Gen. Andrew Jackson defeated the
British at New Orleans.
lS22-Greeks proclaimed their indepen-
dence.
lS2S-Boundary line between Mexico
and the United States settled by
treaty.
lSSO-Riotous demonstrations in English
manufacturing districts against the
Introduction of labor saving machin-
cry.
1S3S-President Van Buren warned
Americans not to aid in the Canadian
revolt.
British army destroyed in Khyber
Pass.
iS49-Penny Post established in Massa
chusetts. Hundred and .lfty gold
seekers sailed from Boston for Cali
fornia Oh the ship Edward Everett.
1S55-Tracks and bridges destroyed in
railroad riots in Erie, Pa. ...An
liquor shops in New York closed by
order Of the Mayor Irish military
companies in Boston disbanded by
order of the Governor of Massachu-
sets. "A commercial convention Of
the Southwestern States met in New
Orleans.
lS63-Confederate force attacked Spring
field, Mo. Mass meetings held in
the large cities of the North to send
supplies to Savannah.
1S65--United States Senate voted to alb
rogate the reciprocity treaty with
Canada. Gen. Butler removed from
the command Of the army of the
James, and succeeded by Gen. Ord.
Augusta, Me-, destroyed by fire. -.
Congress censured the President for
removing Gen. Sheridan.
1871-First elections for the Provincial
Legislature were held in Manitoba.
1S72-Congress arranged to issue cent
postal cards. >. Col James Fisk, Jr,
shot in the Grand Central hotel, New
York, by Edward s. Stokes, and died
two days later.
1876--Kalakaua, King of the Sandwich
Islands, visited Chicago
1SS5-Grover Cleveland, President-elect
resigned the governorship of New
York.
1SS9-SuSpenSion bridge at magyar
wrecked by storm.
1S95-Property to value of S1,000,0O0 dc
stroyed by fire in Toronto.
1S96-Cecil Rhodes resigned the pre-
miership of Cape Colony.
97-Anglo-American arbitration treaty
signed at Washington. j. Pierpont
Morgan presented $1000OOO to the
lying-in hospital in New York.
1S99-Lord Curzon of Kedleston assumed
the viceroyalty of India.
1?01-The Delaware and Hudson railroad
came under control of the Vanderbilt
interests.
190I-Fifty-two lives lost by the sinking
of the steamer Challum between Sc
attic and Victoria.
19OT-Gen. Pavloy, military procurator,
killed by Terrorists in st. Peters
burg.
10OS-American battleship feet under
command of Rear Admiral Robley ID.
Evans arrived at Rio de Janeiro.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Excuse me. ma 'am." said the book
canvasser to the lady who had opened
the door In answer t., his ring, but X
you have a few moments to spare I'd
Ike to show you this great work on
the Habits of Savage Animals"
NO use wasting your time, young
man." replied the female i've been
married three times and know all
about their habits
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
The Light That ruled.

dear old country gentleman and
his wife paid visit to the seaside.
While the simple pair were walking on
the beach one evening they suddenly
noticed the revolving light of light
ship. The old lady gazed at 1t with
omen eyes for some minutes, then she
turned TO her husband with puzzled
look.
well. she exclaimed. IF the man
in that shop hasn't lit that light this
forty times, and it has gone out every
time ,r-Argonaut
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

time their roots decay and new roots
grow. After the sod is plowed up, con-
siderable vegetable matter is turned
under With the mass of roots in the
soil. this adds considerable bumus. The
advantage from the cultivation Of
clovers and alfalfa is found in the fact
that they are deep-rooted plants, and
when their roots decay they have chan
nels deep into the earth, thus aiding
in the absorption of rains and letting
in air to sweeten the soil
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Mrs Jawbaek-Why do you persist
In wearing your hat In the housel
Don't you know that such a habit
makes the hair fall outg
Mr.. Jawbaci-1faybe: but I prefer
that Nay Of losing it.-Cleyeland
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Resurn Trip.

Miss Guest-You told me that
would feel southern breeze through
nv window. and the breeze Is from the
north.
Cierk-It's the same breeze. madam
that spoke about, but row 1t Is coaa-
ing back
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Gaining Rest.

When we have come really to know
Christ we will have come into a spirit
that will make such radical changes
in our way of thinking of our work, our
life, our responsibility, that we will
come into that rest which He alone can
offer. If we have come to Him we will
find our yoke easy, our burden light
Rev. Guy A Jameson, Presbyterian,
Tottenyille, N. Y.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Chairman Payne of the house ways
and means committee strongly inti-
mates that wood pulp will be placed on
the free list in the new tariff bill. 1t
is not certain that steel viii go on
the free list, bus the Payne bin is
liable to contain free hides and free
lumber
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Freemen-I've been looking at your
wife. Henry What firm chin she
has.
Peck-It may look that way. but !
assure you II osciilates on the slightest
voeation.-Boston Transcript.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

The messiah bird OF India excels
all others In its initiative powers.
The best microscopes magnify abort
10000 times and make a tiny pile Of
four look Ike pile Of stones.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Imnrared Conditions.

Bacou-Don't you notice an improve
ment in this country since election?
Ezbert-Yes. Carrie Nation is In
Europe. Why shouldn't we:-Yonkers
Statesman
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

More than 5000 bicycles were recent
" purchased in a fortnight In johann
nesburg because OF a breakdown in the
electric street railway system.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

The races OF the world ere number
ed al seyenty-two making nse Of 4,003
different tongues There are about l.
600 religions
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

William Waldorf AsfOr has divided
$4,000 among four London charities
for the care Of homeless and destitute
children
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

One OF the best architects In the
world is the oriole. Its graceful nest
contains four to six whitish eggs. mark
ed with black and brown.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

AT a cost Of q million dollars the
japanese are about TO build bridge
3.a3e feet long across the Yalu river be
tween Autung and New Wi1u-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

The nut trees of the world are ca
2able of supplying food all the year
a-pund to all its Inhabitants, accord
ing to the vegetarians.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

II your farm machinery is not worth
shelter in winter is 1t not worth keep
Ing. Better trade it for dog and
then shool the dog.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Commodore EIdridge 7. Gerry
though 30 years old, goes down town
every day to attend to the affairs con-
nected with bis big estate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Our idea Of beautiful woman Is cne
who looks attractive with her hair dcns
M In kid curlers-and she IS scarce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Don't become pulled up just because
your netghbor asks your advice. He
my be just trying to find out how lit
tie you know.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
Sian.

When a man is too particular about
his etiquette, it's sign that he's not
very hungry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

New York City has more automobiles
run at the public expense than any
other two cities In the world
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Selling off the fertility of the farm
in the milk can is about as sensible as
trying to raise ones self by his boot
straps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

The only thing that opposes man is
the negative human law. If this did
not obtain man would be restored to his
pristine condition as a spiritual ego.
Man is not depraved because he wants
to be, but because his mind is human,
mortal and finite, he has no option than
to express a corresponding condition.
He is under the law of cause and eff
fect.-Rev. f. Il. Mason, Scientist,
BROOKLYN n Y
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

We may sympathize with our neigh
Dor who has poor crops, but we loan
our money to the man who has good
ones.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
The Secrets of Life.

The deepest biography of the soul, in
truth, is never written, save when an
Augustine dips his pen in his own
hearts blood and writes his "Confes-
sions," unfolding the dark story of his
inner life. But for the most of us the
secrets of the heart, the unspoken
griefs, the gnawing care, the buried
sorrow, are never lifted into the light.
Deep down beneath the surface Of our
daily walk we lock away our secret
Rev. D. S. Mackay, Congregational
New York City.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
&SSSSSSSSSS

Every pig that goes to pasture should
have ring in his nose.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

The American Red Cross Society
made its first contribution to the relief
of the Italian earthquake with gift
of $4,000 left over from the contribu-
tons to the California fund.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
SHORT METER SERMONS.
A LESSON of Forgiveness.

Let us learn a lesson of forgiveness
from our Master. 1t is far more noble
to pardon than to be avenged, 1t is
part of the animal man to retaliate an
injury. 1t is only God and the Son Of
God that have the magnanimity to for
give.-Cardinal James Gibbons, Roman
Catholic, Baltimore.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

The harness should be inspected af
ter on the horse 10 see that all parts
fit well Care in this matter will pre-
vent gals and sores on the animal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Most farmers think clover hay is
not good for horses, but here is what
farmer friend had to say on this
point the other day after having fed
clover and mixed hay to his horses
for several years: IF | had my choice
between well-cured clover hay and
nice, bright timothy, l would take the
clover hay every time. Many farmers
are Of the opinion that horses will
have the heaves If fed clover hay.
have raised good many horses, and
have never had one yet that had the
heaves as a result of eating clover
hay. OF course, a horse will some
times eat more clover than is good
for him, If permitted to do so, because
he relishes 1t better than timothy. But
give him the amount you think he
ought to have and let him go without
until the next time"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Mrs Nicholas Longworth narrowly
escaped being tlampied beneat h the
hoofs of pair of spirited horses the
other day when she was caught be-
tween an ambulance and a carriage in
front of the New National Theater.
The Presidents daughter screamed and
as the prancing animals were about to
spring upon her, Policeman Cats
leaped forwad and grasped her by the
arm, hurrying her to the sidewalk.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Delivery of the entire issue of $780,
100000 Panama canal bonds sold I'M
der Secretary Cortelyou's recent offer
and shipments to the successful bidders
has begun. Several millions in value
were sent to New York and these will
be followed by others as rapidly as
the cash in payment is received.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Secretary of the Navy Newberry is
explaining to Congress plans for new
type of warship larger than any now in
process of construction in this country.
The design favored contemplates dis
placement of 23500 tons and the
armament consists of 12-inch guns 1t
will have broadside 20 per cent
larger than that of any warship afloat
or building in the world.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

of the United States in the year ending
Sept. 80 last was only sos. According
to Secretary Straus, 724. 112 foreigners
came to this country between Oct. 1,
1907, and Sept 80 last, but during the
same period 717,S14 left for their own
countries.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Postmaster General Meyer announced
that he would not renew his order is
sued in December, 1907, permitting de-
livery to charitable organizations Of
letters addressed to Santa Claus"
Complaint had been made that the
practice leads to beggary. Last year
$4,000 of these letters were distributed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

An order issued by the secretary of
commerce and labor transfers to the
bureau of fish and fisheries absolute
jurisdiction of the Alaskan seal fish
cries Heretofore the licensing of the
killing of seals in the Pribylof islands
has been vested in semi-independent
office of the department of commerce
and labor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Secretary of the Interior, Garfield
has sent protest to Congress against
the price which the government has
placed upon the school Lands in North
and South Dakota. He insists that the
Indians should be paid $3.50 per acre
instead of $1.25, which is provided for
in the act for the purchase of the prop
erty.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

In response 70 the Foraker resolu-
ton, the President has given to the
Senate the documents in the case of
the dismissed negro soldiers connected
with the Brownsville (Tex) raid.
Among them is a letter from the then
Secretary of War Taft asking the en-
ployment of detectives to establish the
innocence of as many as possible of
the dismissed men. Thus far $4,000
has been spent in the employment of
private detectives for that purpose.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

1t is mistake to dese animals with
medicine unless they are really sick.
In most cases change Of diet and rest
will bring an animal back to normal
condition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26

Formerly farmers thought wheat
straw and corn was a good ration for
producing fine quality mutton, but
later they have discovered that the best
sweet juicy meat Is produced by feed
ing variety of feeds, such as clover,
alfalfa, oatmeal, ground oats and a
little corn and roots or ensilage for
succulence
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-01-26
VISITED BY THE QUEEN.

TO be continued