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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

life, and Stunned and feared, are now the
abodes of numbers of people who find, since
the Introduction of the eucalyptus trees but
little traces of the dreaded malaria that for
ages once caused those regions to be so
summed and deserted.
In the low malarial regions around the Cape
of Good Hope and in some similar unhealthful
regions around Algiers and elsewhere, the
same benifcent results have followed the intro
duction of the eucalyptus trees.
AS yet no variety has been discovered that
is able to withstand even a moderate frost, but
the fact that millions of these trees can be
raised easily and quickly in California and
Florida and perhaps In the warm places on the
Gulf of Mexico and that It's timber can be so
widely utilized is matter for congratulation
to ali who are interested in the conservation OF
our forests and also In the introduction of new
varieties of trees that will add to the timber
wealth of the country
~ general, eucalyptus may be successfully
planted in the sections of the United States
suitable for the culture of citrus fruits They
are grown in nearly all the agricultural Sec
lions of California, along the coast OF southern
Oregon, and to limited extent in Arizona,
New Mexico and western Texas. Several spe-
cies have also been planted in Florida and
along the Gulf coast. Here, however, occa-
sional frosts have killed or severely damaged
been discouraged.
The blue gum Eucalyptus globulus) has
phenomenally rapid rate of growth. Seedlings
stands will average height growth of 80 feet
in years and 100 feet in 10 years. Under
very favorable conditions individual trees have
reached a height of 125 feet and diameter OF
Sc inches In years. In sprout stands growth
is even more rapid trees frequently reach
inches in diameter and 35 feet IN height In
months while in years diameter of inches
and height of 20 feet are often attained. In
California under favorable conditions, trees
have attained height of 175 feet and d.
ameter of 8 feet in % years. Although some
times irregular in form, the tree tends to de.
velop straight gradually tapering unforked
stem In plantations the trunks become rap
idly cleared of branches to a considerable
height, but in the open, trees branch more
widely and gradually develop short crown
of massive spreading branches.
Blue gum is practically immune from dis
ease Where trees are reproduced by sprouts.
the old stumps frequently decay slowly at the
heart while the sprouts remained unaffected.
Growing trees are not attacked by insect enc
mics. but felled timber lying Embarked upon
the ground is subject to injury by wood-mt
ming insect.
Blue gum rarely suffers any breakage Of the
limbs by winds, and the spreading root sys-
tenn renders the trees very wind-hrm
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

intense heat of the tropical sun of those lands
where they most flourish.
The Eucalyptus globulus generally called
the blue gum from its blush-green leaves, is
the variety most successfully grown in Califor-
nit. 1t has also been introduced and fiourishes
in India, Natal, Egypt. Algeria. and In various
parts of southern Europe and in some other
countries. 1t cannot stand the frost, and
SC must be classed among tropical trees. Per-
haps only in the state of Florida and Cettsor-
MIA can we expect to see 1t In perfection In
this country; yet although its Introduction into
California has been of but recent date, already
its value to that state has been very consider
able
Some of the species of eucalyptus are much
more valuable than others. There is also
great diversity both in their appearance and
worth. One of the most valuable Is the Euca-
lyptus marginata, popularity called the Jarrah
wood. 1t grows to a great size and Its tim
Der is so hard that 1t Is found to be especial
ly valuable In the construction of wharves. as
1t resists the attack of the ship worms and
borers that are so destructive to ordinary wood.
Because OF this quality 1t also enters largely
into the construction Of ships and Is utilized
In other marine uses
Some varieties of the eucalyptus yield
kind OF astringent gum or resin called Vino,
while from others a species of manna-a hard
little sweet substance-is obtained in consid-
cradle quantities. AS an antidote against ma
laria and as being valuable in warding off or
dissipating malaria in regions where malaria
abounds, the eucalyptus has obtained con-
siderable reputation. Expert opinions seem to
be divided to the way in which its beneh-
cent results come about. Some think 1t is the
result of the volatile oils which these trees
give of through their leaves. acting as a neu-
tralizing and destructive power against
the malarial matter in the atmosphere; others
maintain that its benehcent results are caused
by the fact Of the trees being such rapid grow
ers and the great quantity of water they thus
absorb and then give off purifes the atmo-
sphere Whatever may be the cause. the fact
is evident that their presence In goodly num-
bers. planted in malarial regions has produced
most benefcent results.
The Roman Campagna especially has been
greatly benefited. so much so that large por-
lions once considered almost fatal to human
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

by the late Bishop Taylor from distant Aus
tralia its original home
II was surprise as we'll as a revelation to
find on our recent visit to Australia that In
that far-away land. under the Southern Cross,
were growing trees that lowered In the air $50
feet higher than the great Sequoia the famous
red wood of American west; and yet such
is the fact. as some specimens of the Eucalyp-
tus amygdalina reach to the great height of
$50 feet. Specimens abound that are from 100
to 200 feet in circumference They are prac-
tically Of no use for commercial purposes, as
the expense of cutting down such enormous
trees and then getting their logs split up into
pieces that can be handled Is so great that
these monsters are passed by the thrifty lum-
bermen for the smaller ones that are more
easily handled.
The Eucalyptus amygdalina is the tallest, II
not perhaps the largest, tree that grows. Speci-
mems over 400 feet high are frequently found.
while some have been measured towering up
to 470 and 4S0 feet The timber of these great
specimens Is easily worked, and, as it does not
warp readily, is much used in carpentry.
The eucalyptus tree is genus of trees and
shrubs Of the natural order of Myrtacea en-
bracing about $50 species All but four of
them are natives of Australia and Tasmania
only The eucalyptus trees are so abundant
IN many parts OF AuStralla tnaJ over vast areas
they are practically the only trees visible. The
fact that the fully developed trees are desti-
tute of symmetry and beauty robs the great
Australian wooded regions of that attractive
ness and charm which gives such pleasure and
delight to the primeval forests of America.
One striking characteristic of several varie-
ties of the eucalyptus is that, while they never
seem TO shed their leaves they cast or slough
of their bark in long strips every year. The
leaves, which have leathery appearance, con-
tain a considerable quantity of volatile OIL The
tincture or oil extracted from them has bit
ter aromatic taste and Is extensively used as
a remedy for various diseases
On the young shoots of many species the
leaves in pairs are opposite to each other. as
they appear on ordinary plants, while on the
older branches the leaves are arranged alter
nately and grow in such a way that they pre-
sent their edges to the sun. This seems to be
natures provision to protect them from the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
DELIGHTFUL DRINKS
HINTS ABOUT MAKING THEM FOR
HOT WEATHER.
Delicious Old-Fsshioned SylIabub In
Which the Juice of the Grape
and That Of the Cow are
United.

When July has come. and COWS are
standing knee deep amid the lush
grass, all starred with buttercups. the
mind, aweary of stale and solid winter
fare, turns with fresh pleasure to the
thoughts of Arcadian banquetings OF
yore. when the unsophisticated Eng
lish cook fed her guests on 3unkets.
lummeries. Syllabus. and other sweet
country things.
The syllabub Is the aristocrat OF the
dairy, and creates delight by wedding
the juice of the grape to the juice OF
the COW.
The genuine way to make syllabub
is to put four ounces OF sugar, the rind
OF half lemon, pint of sweet wine,
half pint of sherry. and a grated nut
meg In bowl and stir until the sugar
is dissolved. Then take 1t to the COW
house at milking time. place it under
the COW and milk into 1t until the milk
froths high in the bowl.
The addition of spoonful OF cream
in each glass is an improvement. In
country districts cider Is often used In
stead OF wine, but with the cider
dash of brandy is an Improvement.
Here is another recipe from an old.
fashioned book: Take two large cups
CT cream and one of white wine Crate
the rind of a lemon into It, add the
whites of three eggs, and sweeten to
taste. Whisk 1t and take off the froth
as II rises and put IT into glasses.
This is delicious In its way. but the
true syllabub should come straight
from the dairy to the supper table, and
after warm day there is no more adj
mirable evening restorative.
A birthday syllabub" is luxurious.
Take pint of port and one of sherry,
mix them with half pint of brandy
and grated nutmeg, squeeze and
strain the Juice of two lemons into IA
large bowl over half a pound Of loaf
sugar. Stir In the wine and brandy.
and then away to the dairy with It.
and call upon the COW for two quarts
of its richest milk.
Even thus diluted It is a fairly
heady mixture, and 1t is perhaps a
merciful dlspensation that birthdays
such as this come but once year.
A simple syllabub for young people
may be made by whisking pint of
cream and the whites of three eggs to-
gether, and adding the Juice of a
lemon and little lemon flavoring, Put
Just little wine in each glass and add
the whip 1t is not real syllabub, but
it is pleasant addition to the refresh
ments at a young peoples party.-Lon-
don Daily Mail.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Rolling Pins.

When the young housekeeper is buy
ing a rolling pin she might as well
buy pretty one as an ugly one, espe-
cially as there is no difference in the
price. Some wooden pins are as high
ly polished as fine piece OF furni-
ture and china rolling pins may be
either perfectly white or of delft blue
and white. In selecting a rolling pin.
however, a thought must be given to
cleanliness. A wooden pin may not be
as pretty as a china one, but II the
wooden handle of the china one does
not fit closely into the roller the dough
will get inside and there is no way to
get it out. So. however pretty the
china roller, see that the wooden han
die fits snugly. There are glass pins
which many housekeepers prefer to
either china or the wooden.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Completion of the Harbor works
Gives Rumania an Important
Black Sea Terminal.

The completion Of the new harbor
works at Constanza gives Rumania a
new and important terminal and port
on the Black sea, especially adapted
for the export of the principal prod
ucts of the country. grain and petro-
leum. The equipment of the harbor
demands especial attention, as being
wholly modern and complete.
The huge storehouses for grain are
OF the greatest interest, since they
have a capacity of more than 10000
o00 pounds t2.s00.000 bushels), and
with the exception of the old Ruman-
ian government warehouse at Galatz
and BraiIa, they are claimed to be the
largest on the continent
An examination Of the extensive. ar
rangements for receiving, weighing.
storing and shipping the grain viii
give an idea OF the tremendous quanti-
" which IL brought from the interior
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

carried a bunch of the lovely yellow
flowers her mistress had given her.
She pinned them this way and that,
and it was not without thought as
to how Pat would like them best that
she finally arranged them in her belt,
pinned there by shamrock Pat
himself had given her the year before.
On her way uptown to the ball
Norah stopped to call for her chum,
Katie Malone, who was mad-of-all
work to family in the next block.
AN you must share my bouquet,
Katie, my darlin'," she said to the
girl. Her big Irish heart was gener-
osity itself, and she could not be so
selfish as to wear flowers when her
friend had none.
Their tongues wagged busily as
they climbed the stairs to the ele-
waited road in great haste lest they
miss even one strain of the flddler's
music. Their hearts were beating
quickly in anticipation OF the eve-
ning's pleasure, for Katie. too. had a
son of Erin who awaited her coming
with anxious eyes. 1t was not the
custom in their set to be called for
by their beaux-it was a waste of
time, and the dancing and the escort
ing home again were the important
things
Bright lights streamed from each
of the great ballroom windows as the
girls approached the building where
the Irish ball was an annual social
function They entered the cloak
room to dispose of their outer gar
ments just as the orchestra inside be-
gan an Introductory number.
Flushed and smiling, Norah and her
chum made their appearance in the
wide doorway of the ballroom to scan
the assembled crowd for familiar
faces. No sooner had they stepped
onto the shining floor than they were
bounced upon by half dozen strange
young men who demanded by what
right they came to st. Patrick's ball
wearing the colors of the Orangeman?
And, without further ceremony. the
beloved bouquets were torn from the
belts of the two girls and trampied
under foot by the husky young Irish
men.
Norah had been innocent OF the
breech of etiquette she was making
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
The Wearing Of the Yellow
By Dorothy BIackmore
Copyright. 1910. BY Associated Literary Press

Just why Mrs. Thompson Carding-
er decided to use yellow as her color
scheme at the last of the series OF
bridge parties she was giving is not
known. 1t may have been that 1t
was her favorite shade; 1t may have
been that it harmonized with her
costume of the afternoon, or, it may
have been simply because yellow
spring flowers, jonquils, daisies and
shops in March.
But the very fact that she had Sc
lected yellow instead of any other hue
In the rainbow made all the difference
in the world to her faithful cook.
Norah.
Norah was a daughter of the EN-
erald Isle and she never lost an OPP
portunity to go to st. Patrick's
ball whenever the anniversary of that
good saints birth rolled around And
in the country she had never failed
to dance the opening waltz with big
Pat Deasy from her own County
Cork.
Norah's mistress had chosen the
afternoon of st. Patrick's day for her
bridge party, and when the last guest
had gone and Mrs. Cardinger's du-
ties as hostess were over, she stepped
into the kitchen TO give word of
praise to her cook for the extra effort
she had made to have the pastries and
coffee toothsome and dainty.
And, Norah, | want you to wear
bunch of those lovely jonquils to
your ball tonight. They will add
much to your appearance. Also, you
may serve dinner at $3.50 instead of
seven, so as to be in plenty of time"
she said good naturally. Mrs. Card
niger appreciated the faithfulness of
Norah, and she knew with what pleas
ure the girl had looked forward to the
ball of the evening.
Norah sang over her cook stove, and
when dinner was over she mounted
the stairs to her room to dress in her
finest frock. And in her hand she
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
New Prune Dish,

A delicious dish is made of the des-
pissed prune by following these direc-
tons: Stew some prunes until soft
with sugar and lemon, remove the
stones and put the prunes in creased
pudding dish adding few Of the kerr
nels. Make a batter with one cup
full of flour, one tablespoonful of sugar.
half teaspoonful baking powder. one
well-beaten egg and one cupful OF
milk. Mix we'll till smooth, then pour
over the prunes, cover with buttered
paper and steam gently for one hour.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Cardinal Pudding.

Make custard with five eggs tthe
yolks and whites whlsked separately.
one cupful OF cream, four heaping
tablespoonsful Of sugar and enc table
spoonful of bread or cake crumbs;
add four ounces of cherries cut in
small pieces and pinch Of salt; beat
for ten minutes FIJI buttered mold
with this mixture; cover with but
tered paper, steam for an hour and
half. and serve with strawberry sauce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Chicken Erltf.ra.

Cut enough cold chicken into small
pieces to make a large cupful. Sea-
son with half teaspoonful Of salt and
a tablespoonful of pepper. Let the meat
stand for an hour In an earthenware
dish with the juice of one lemon
squeezed over It. Make a batter OF
one cup of milk. tablespoonful OF
melted butter, two cups of -four and
two beaten eggs. Stir the meat into
this, then drop a teaspoonful at a time
into boiling fat. Fry brown.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

Of the country II has been only by IN
stalling the latest types Of machin.
cry, operated by electric power. that
il has been found possible to transfer,
simultaneously. 100000 pounds OF
grain 100000 bushels) from the rail-
way cars into the storehouse. 100000
pounds 100000 bushels) directly into
a vessel and another 100000 pounds
100000 bushels) from steamer into
a warehouse in single hour. as is
now done at Constanza.- Casters
Magazine
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

the increasing size of the ocean gray
hounds. the feeling OF safety on board
Is due to the invention OF the wire
less. which In several recent instances
has brought help in time to save pas
sengers on sinking ships
The United States government, real
izing its importance. will IN the future
see that all vessels carrying over fifty
passengers are provided with wire
less. A bill to that effect has passed
both the house and senate and win go
into effect on July l. 1917 The wire
less has killed the isolation which
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
For Safety on the Ocean

ares of the old world. gave up that
pleasure for fear of shipwreck. or the
iiscomforts of the Atlantic voyage,
and people yet living can remember
when prayers were said in the
churches for those about to sail for
Europe. How different things are at
present is shown by the fact that
wrecks are now few and far between
The larger ships are as safe and
steady as hotels on shore. Aside from
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Send Good Joke Do,un Line

them. But that isn't how it's done; II
doesn't make any difference II We
travel on a through express, we fire.
quently find that brand new story
We heard in Philadelphia has reached
San Francisco ahead of us"
The explanation is simple enough.
said the old telegrapher 1T simply
means that electricity Is faster than
steam: while you were travelling 10
Frisco on the railroad the joke was
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

DISPATCHED. and no other operator is
trying to get the wire. In this case
the telegraph instrument in Philadel-
phia is likely to click on: Say. Jim,
Just heard a new story. It's a good
one
when Jim gets Jack at Chicago or
Pete at ST. Louis on an Idle wire. the
new story is PASSED along And so in
a single night a cracking good story
may be passed from New York to San
Francisco.
But I'm afraid that stories won't
circulate now as quickly as they used
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
just Had to Say II.

Pyrrhus had just won his costly vic
tory over the Romans.
Well" he calculated, Il suppose
I'VE got to say it; posterity will expect
IL of me. But it's such a moldy old
chestnut, Here goes: Another such
victory and"
But we shall be more considerate
than Pyrrhus was-we shall stop the
quotation right here.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

to. You see. the companies have
Weakened up to the fact that many OF
their wires are idle during the night,
and so they have instituted the night
letter seryice-telegraph at night
a 50-word message at the same price
that dispatches a 1e-word message IN
the day"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
In Recent Years Many Changes for
the Better Have Been
Made.

II is but a few decades ago when
person who had been to Europe was
looked upon as one who had taken his
life in nis hands when he braved the
dangers OF the deep. according to the
Christian Herald. Many a person OF
wealth, who longed to ses the treas
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Mushrooms en- Rsgout.

Put little stock In the chatting dish.
and when hot add a little vinegar.
chopped parsley. chopped green onion.
salt and pepper; when scalding hot.
put in the mushrooms nicely cleaned.
and when done. thicken with the yolks
OF one or more eggs and serve hot
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

Eowne-'What on earth has come
over Meekly? He was almost impu-
dent to me this morning" Browne
20. I'll tell you. He answered the ad-
vertisement Of correspondence school
OF pugilism last night and arranged to
take the course. The Catholic
Standard and Times.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Just So.

There had been a family row.
We'll" remarked the alleged head
of the house, "a man learns a few
things when he gets married. Yes,
sir. a man lives and learns"
That may be- retorted the femi-
nine half of the sketch. but the
school of experience doesn't bar co.
eds"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
travelling there on the telegraph wire"

NO; no one goes to the expense
that's on the telegraph company. You
see. it's this way: The operators at
all the big telegraph centers over the
country have a speaking acquaintance
with each other. They call each other
by first names. though the chances are
that they haven't the slightest idea OF
each others appearance. During the
night the wires are often quiet. Now.
suppose a message has just been sent
from New York TO this city; for the
time being there is nothing more to be
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16
Teleeraphers Said to Be Responsible
for Quick Way That Stories
Travel.

Now that's something I've often
wondered about" said the old CONNER
cial traveller to Philadelphia Ledger
man. How does new joke travel
over the country so quickly I've
heard the explanation that 1t is We
commercial travellers who spread
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-08-16

used TO strike so many with dread
when they found themselves out OF
sight of land and apparently at the
mercy of the elements for a week or
more. Perhaps s0me day we viii get
the taIked-of Railroad across Behring
strait. but until then the traveller tn
Europe has little 10 worry him.
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add to our enjoyment and happiness good
degree of success has already attended their eff
forts, and doubtless much more will yet be ac-
complished by them.
Owing to the rapidly increased price OF
timber and lumber, the matter of forestgrow-
ing Is of vital interest to the great corpora
lions like the railroads, manufacturing and
building companies, that must have, for their
very existence, vast quantities of timbar and
lumber. The timber required by the railroads
for the one item OF railroad ties, not taking
into consideration the quantity used in the con-
struction of cars and buildings. consumes the
output of many hundreds of thousands of acres
of timber lands every year.
While undoubtedly the valuable trees in
digenous to America will be most largely re-
planted and utilized. many others that are not
natives of this continent, when found by ex
pertinent to be easily grown and of value, will
also be imported and largely cultivated.
In the case of the eucalyptus this has already
been done and so extensively is the tree now
grown in California, and many and valued
are its uses, that 1t will be news to multitudes
to hear that there still live many who remem-
Der when it was first brought into that state