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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
HAVE NEW IDEAS IN EXAMS
Professors Have Adopted the Oral Ex-
aminaticns In Preference to the
Written,

A lumber of professors in the Eng
fish department at the University of
Pennsylvania have adopted the oral
examination in preference to the writ
ten. A large number Of test questions
are written upon cards. The student
is required to pick three, five or ten
questions, as the case may be, and an
swer them.
AS soon as he has finished, says the
Old Penn Weekly Review, he Is told
whether he has passed, which obvi-
ates weeks of waiting for the results
is said to eliminate all possibility of
dishonesty and compels a man to
stand squarely upon his own ability.
The honor system Is in force in the
Wharton school OF finance and COM
merce. In this school also there has
with the fraternities in keeping delin-
quent students up TO their work. Each
fraternity has a board of representa-
tives upon scholastic standing.
In the Wharton school quizzes are
siven to freshmen and soDnomores
every two weeks. The results are sent
to the fraternity representatives, who,
upon finding a member of their So
oiety deficient in his work, appoint a
man to coach the delinquent. The
scheme has been so successful that
some of the fraternities have taken 1t
up in connection with other depart
ments. One fraternity which lost two
years ago a number of its members
through failure in examinations was
not obliged to drop one last June
This year the fraternities reported
that their men were better prepared
for examinations than ever before.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
S25, 1000 IN ONE YEAR
THE IMMIGRATION TO CANADA
SURPRISES ALL RECORD.

The returns recently issued by the
Canadian immigration Branch shows
that upwards of 325, 900 persons ar
rived in Canada during the past
twelve months, declaring their inten-
ton of becoming settlers in that com
try. Of this number about 10000
were from the United States. the bal
ance being from the British Isles and
Northern Europe. II will thus be seen
that the sturdy farming element that
has gone forward from the United
States is being splendidly supplement-
ed by an equally sturdy settlement
from across the seas. The lure OF
Canadian wheat, oats. barley and fax
grown on the rich prairie Of Western
Canada is constantly attracting more
and more, and year by year the tide
of immigrants to the Western Canada
plains increases; there Is no ebb to
this tide. The Canadian authorities
are not surprised at the number from
the United States being as large as it
is but they did not look for so large an
immigration from the old countries.
Still, they will not be found unpre-
pared Reception halls are in readi-
ness at all important points in Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, sur
veyors were at work during the past
season opening up new districts on
which to place those seeking free
homesteads Of 100 acres each. rail-
ways have been projecting laterals
from their main lines, and every pro-
vision has been taken to accommo-
date the newcomer. A recent die
patch from Antwerp reads: "The d.
version Of European emigration from
the United States to Canada is said
to be seriously affecting the atlantic
steamship lines. The Red Star toCay
gives up to the America Canada line
two Of the best special enigrant
steamers afioat. the Gothland and the
Samland. These vessels heretofore
In the Antwerp-New York service are
now to be operated from Rotterdam to
Canadian ports"
On the date of the above dispatch
word came to the immigration branch
that the Vanguard of the 1911 army
of United States settlers reached Win
nipeg at 1870 o'clock this morning.
There was a solid train load OF eff
fects, comprising Al carloads and two
colonist sleepers attached to the train,
which contained the members OF 26
families. Every man Jack In the
party is q skilled farmer, and all have
come north prepared to go right on
the land. which was purchased last
year. They are equipped with every
thing that experience has shown is
necessary to make start on virgin
prairie. In addition to machinery and
household effects there were a large
number of horses and cattle. Some Of
the farmers had also brought along
gas tractors, which will be put right
to york on ground breaking"
One Of the agents of the Canadian
government advises that Il would ap-
pear as If each month of the present
year would 81 ow large increase over
the past year The demand for the
literature of the department, describ-
ing the country ana its resources, Ia
greater than it ever has been.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
Disease Among Honey Bees.

Widespread prevalence of diseases
among honey bees in the United
States causes a loss of S1,000,000 an
nually to the bee-keepers and steps
have been taken by the United States
department of agriculture to check
these diseases. For the benefit of bee,
keepers the department has just is
sued a publication containing dis
cussion of the nature of these dis
eases and their treatment. The
honey bee in the United States an
nually produces a crop of honey
valued at about $2O,OOO,0OO, and there
are vast opportunities for increasing
this output. The loss caused by dis
eases, which have been found to ex.
list in 81 states, is a serious handicap
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

before putting his mark on the wrong
side of the ticket. Let's pass the candy
to Papa and put a crimp in the oppo-
sition's plan of campaign"
But how?" inquired Uncle Peter.
I've cooked up a speech for you,'
I answered, "and it's the goods.
What's more, I've fixed 1t SO that
there1l be an audience here In half
an hour to hear It."
Great Scott, john" exclaimed
Uncle Peter, II can't make an i'm
portant speech On half-hour's no.
tice."
ITO the bench for yours" l said
I'm going TO talk for you"
'You-you are-you," he splut-
tered.
Sure I am" came back; and
why not? I'll tell EN- you have mild
attack of tonsilitis and that l have I'M
dertaken to read your speech"
But perhaps l may nor approve of
all the sentiments therein" he in
sisted.
Approve nothing" l said; I'm
going to make this speech and put
you on Pleasant Avenue with the push
They'll think you wrote it and you'll
be he hit of the show. Now be good
ana go gargle your sore throat"
Uncle Peter walked of shaking his
head doubtfully, and l prepared for
the audience, which had already be-
gun to struggle across the lawn.
In half an hour there was a large
gathering of men. women and children
camped on our premises, and prompt
ly TO the minute | mounted the ros-
tTum.
Uncle Peter, with bandanna hand
kerchief around his neck. sat near me
and put his hand on his forehead from
time to time TO indicate that he had
throat trouble.
Ladies and gentlemen" I began,
Il thank YOU for this goodly attend
ance. and beg to inform you, with sim
cere regret, that our Candidate has a
severe attack OF tonsilitis and cannot
talk"
CHEERS and cries of Good
Goodt")
With your kind indulgence shall
therefore read his speech. which, be-
ieve me. is an oratorical effort such
as Demosthenes might be proud of
and which Socrates would gladly call
his own"
loud cheers, during which Uncle
Peter smiled and took a bow.
Ladies and gentlemen:-It was
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
AID IN PULLING OUT FRAMES
South African Bee-keeper Finds Little
Hook Made of Wire Convenient
in Handling Bees.

l have little tool that have found
sery useful in removing frames from
hives, especially when they are filed
and there are a lot of bees in the
way. l take a piece of telegraph
wire or other stiff wire and bend a
ring to fit over the first or second
finger sufficiently close so it will not
fall OF lover the glove if used. Bend
hook to reach under the end of the
frame. 1t may pass through the
small staple, which secures it from
slipping of After hooking securely
the frame is easily raised an inch
or two. when it may be grasped by
he thumb and finger and pulled out
The hook slips down between the
ends Of the frames quite easily; and
| find 1t a great help when l wish
10 handle bees quickly. more especial
ly If there is strong colony and a
lot of propolis. One great con-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

tenience is, it may be left on the
finger without in any way interior
ing with the operator while at work
Thus there is no danger of its get
ing lost, writes R. Rowing of Caledon,
Cape Colony. South Africa, in the
Gleanings in Bee Culture.
This is an ideal spot for bees
perpetual summer with a constant sup
ply of wild flowers; but find it diff
cult to keep them working. They are
inclined to knock off as soon as they
have accumulated a small supply, and
take things easy. There is an abund-
ance of wild bees found in small
swarms in all sorts Of places-crev-
ices in rocks, ant-heaps, and even
mole-hills in the ground They often
shift from place to place as the sea-
son changes the mountains in
summer and to the valleys in winter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
COMBINING BEES AND FRUIT
Honey Gatherers Add Materially to
Fertility of Berries and Fruits
by Pollen Distribution.
Rv d. w. OTIs.1

The ideal fruit-farm, with its or
chards of apples. cherries, pears, and
plums, its shade-trees and its gardens,
is hardly complete without at least q
few STANDS of bees, Properly man
aged they will not only add to the
profits of their owner, but supply his
table with an abundance of the most
luxurious of all delicacies; and add
materially to the fertility of his ber-
ries and fruits by the pollen-distrib-
uting habits that these insects pos
sess.
This important feature, however, is
generally omitted, or carried on IN
such a way as to result in very little
profit and a great deal of trouble;
and usually results in failure in the
end; and this in face of the fact that
it might easily be made one Of the
most profitable and fascinating Of the
fruit growers occupations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

we ask What the matter with
Dad?'"
cloud cries of He's all right! You
bet!'D
The opposition is pleased to pre-
face all its literature in this campaign
with these words, God bless Home
and Mother!' Now, in simple justice
to the founders of this great cradle of
freedom, we say to the opposition,
how dare you kick Father off the
front steps? Why isn't Dads name
mentioned on the bill of fare?"
(Cries of Lynch him. Lynch him! -
whereupon Uncle Peter turned pale
and pointed at his sore throat)
Who is it, | ask you, ladies and
gentlemen, who is IL that rises at early
dawn, lights the fire, cooks a hard
boiled egg and is out kicking the dew
off the grass while Mother is still
chasing g new dress through the val
ley of Dreamland? Dad
who is 1t that has to buy six
dollar oyercoat and then has to chase
out to the barn in the storm and let
the rain melt the overcoat? Dad!
who is it that gathers in SIS of a
pay day and has to hand out s22 of it
before sunset? Dad!
who is it that has to meet the
grocer and the butcher and the baker
and the rent collector and wear out
his voice trying TO stand them of?
Dad,
Who buys the chicken for the Sun
day dinner. carves it himself and then
draws the neck from the discard after
every one else is served? Dad!
Who meets an old friend he hasn't
seen for years. hoists in few dippers
Of suds, = 0scys home with a good
tured souse only to find that Ma
makes him sleep on the ironing-board
in the dining room? Dad
Ladies and gentlemen, We believe
What is home without a Mother as
a campaign issue is untenable, and We
Father?' is the one burning question
of the hour-a question which has re-
NAMED unanswered, unhonored and
unsung too long in this campaign,"
loud and continued cheering, many
Of the ladies being in tears)
$50, ladies and gentlemen. here's to
Dadi-the silent hero of the house
hold To Dad, the willing worker!
To Dad. the humblest BIT OF brie-a-
brsc in the parlor, To Dad. who goes
through life with the soft pedal on the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
THAT WAS THE LAST STRAW
Many Women There Are Who viii
Understand Just Why Long-Suf-
fering Worm" Turned.

Several years ago an Atchison cou-
pie were living happily together. The
community was shocked one day when
the wife applied for divorce and got
1t. The story of the divorce has come
out 1t seems that the wife went into
the kitchen and Shaved" all day. She
made bread, pies, cake, cookies and
pork and beans. She boiled a tongue,
made a potato salad, stuffed eggs,
made a custard and brown bread
When her husband came home at 6
o'clock in the evening he found her
dressed up. And on the table was
cold tongue, pork and beans, fresh
bread, cake, cookies, pie, potato salad,
stuffed eggs, brown bread and Gus
tard The wife thought her husband
would say: You poor darling, how
you have worked today" Instead, he
said il a surprised way: COLD sup
per! Lord, but you have an easy
time!" His wife did not answer him.
She was speeches. with rage, and
he does not know to this day why she
asked the court TO be divorced from
a BRUTE.-Atchison Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
Green Asparagus Pays Best

During a discussion on asparagus
at the recent meeting of the New Jer-
sey State Horticultural society, Ar
genteuil was generally considered as
the most profitable variety. 1t was
the consensus of opinion that green
asparagus has been steadily growing
in popularity during the last few
years, while asparagus is becoming
increasingly difficult TO sell at as
good prices. This is especially true
of New York and Philadelphia mar
kets. but several growers say that the
whole matter depends largely on the
individual market.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

voice, You may have many faults,
dear old Dad, and you may play sec
ond fiddle with the mute on. but
Wen miss you when you're gone. To
Dad. ladies and gentlemen. the ace ID
LIES pack of cards,"
The excitement was intense when |
finished, and was sure that cid BIZ
Gray had been set back about ten feet
in the estimation OF the populace.
There was nothing TO It,
While cheer after cheer arose Uncle
Peter whispered hoarsely, John, you
never said a word about my platform.
I'll have 70 explain my position with
regard to the Increased Cost-of-Living
club"
When Uncle Peter rose TO address
the assemblage l noticed stranger
hurrying hither and thither through
the crowd, whispering in the ears OF
the men
Then, just as cur Candidate bowed
amiably, and began. Ladies and gen
tlemen," a mighty yell went up and
instantly the assemblage brose,
dashed for the gate and charged wild.
ly across lots In the direction of the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

mutually agreed upon by both parties
that this was to be campaign free
from personalities and mud-slinging,
but long before the gong sounded old
Sourface Bill Gray lost his temper
and said things about US which burn
ed his throat as they came OUT"
(Cries of Kill him! kill him!"
which caused Uncle Peter TO hastily
move his chair back
I'VE don't believe in personalities
or nlud-slinging, ladies and gentlemen,
but we will give $4,000 to charity if
old Bill Gray's heart hasn't COM
plexion like coal-heaVer!"
loud applause.)
IF, after examination, it is found
that his heart hasn't complexion like
coal-heaver, then he loses. Dare he
accept this challenger"
Cloud cries of ASK metz
I'VE have noticed, ladies and gen
tlemen, that the opposition is keen to
shower compliments on the women, to
the utter exclusion OF the men. No
man may say with impunity that Peter
Grant is not chivalry itself in the
presence of the fair sex, but is 1t JUS
tice to the men to lock them up in
the ice-house?"
loud cries of mo! no." Let US
out!")
why does the opposition heap
compliments on Mama to the exclu-
sion of Papa? Is this true politics? Is
this the Wanted freedom for which
our fathers fought and bled their
country? A miscreant, marauder, is
now, in the form of old Bill Gray,
leering at the ladies and seeking with
sickly smiles to secure their sym
pathy!"
loud applause from the children
who thought l was beginning a fairy
tale.)
why does the opposition continu-
ally iteTate and reiterate the question
What is home without q Mother?
They have made this the one great
political issue of the day. Has the
opposition ever stopped to ask, What
is home without a Papa?' Never, to
the everlasting shame of the opposi
| ton. neyeri"
tremendous excitement and loud
| cheers.)
I'VE are determined to have justice
in this campaign, and no matter upon
whose shoulders the blow may fall
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
The Impossible.
eleven?

Andrew Carnegie, at recent din
ner in New York, said of a certain
labor trouble.
ut is silly of employers to pretend
in these troubles that they are always
in the right. Employers are often
in the wrong; often unreasonable.
They often-like Mrs. Smith-Jones-
ask impossible things;
Mrs. Smith-Jones. taking villa
at Palm Beach, engaged for butler a
stately old colored deacon.
Nov, Clay she said to the old
fellow, there are two things l must
insist upon-truthfulness and obedi-
ence.'
Eyes, madam the venerable serv-
ant answered. and when 20 bids me
tell yo' guests yo's out when yos in.
which shall it be. madam"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

against the trough / amt eat nuth-
In fer tree days"
He looked Ii, so Doran took him In
and told waiter to give him full
dinner.
When Doran had finished his din
ner and walked out, he found the
tramp on the sidewalk and was the
recipient of profuse thanks.
well" remarked the detective, I'm
glad you got all the dinner you want
- didn't, boss" corrected the hobo,
but had all could eat"-Cley Gland
Leader.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

as he can harrow before quitting time
at night.
Manufacturers have devised an at
tachment to the pillow which enables
one to plow and harrow as he goes.
The harrow is a rotary attachment
and can be hitched on to any sulky or
gang pillow. The manufacturers claim
that 1t takes no extra power to oper-
ate it, and 1t does the work of an ex-
ira team and man. thus saving operat-
ing expenses.
We are inclined to doubt somewhat,
the statement that it requires no ex-
ira power. because it seems to US that
the rotary harrow wide enough to COW
er two broad burrows dragged behind
the plows would make quite differ
ence in the work of the team.
However, as many of these attach
ments are now being used, particularly
in the west, it is quite evident that
they are regarded with favor by pro
gressive farmers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

Peas viii do well in almost any good
garden soil.
Peas are one of the most nourishing
of our garden crops.
Thorough preparation of the seed
bed is a crop half raised.
Early potatoes are put in as soon az
the ground will work in good shape.
Watermelons viii thrive on less cub
tivation than almost any other field
crop.
In the spring when the soil is com
pact and moist about an inch Of mois-
ture will evaporate a week.
Roots and vegetables can re grown
successfully on the same ground year
after year if it IS kept well MANFRED
Melons may be grown following mel
ons for a number of years, but, as with
all other crops. it is better TO rotate.
If YOU Y ant to add nitrogen TO the
soil the most profitable way, grow
clover or Iegume crops and turn them
under.
A ton Of ordinary barnyard manure
contains 1850 pounds Of water, ls
pounds OF nitrogen poAAoS u PAVS
phorie acid. which is insoluble, and II
pounds OF potash.
In a dry season, going through ths
corn with a one-horse harrow after II
is laid by" will give good returns.
Dat smut Is a disease caused BY
microscopaI organism, fungus, which
entirely destroys the heads Of the at
fected plants
Asparagus Is a gross feeder and VIII
pay for inmense amounts Of fertilL
gers. both IN the quantity and quality
OF its shoots
The two leading crops Of the United
States are corn and cotton The 1916
corn crop is valued at $500. 600. o0c
and that Of cotton is worth 500. CO.
COO.
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good excuse; he was rambling along
at a fve-mile gait when a swarm of
bees settled on the machine. One of
the party started to brush them away
and then there were things doing. The
judge promptly discharged the case,
saying that the man had perfect
right to protect his life by fleeing from
the bees and that he could not be
blamed for speeding.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

river, leaving as an audience for the
startled Uncle Peter one woman and
three babies.
Mr.. Gray sent word that he has
tapped eight kegs of beer in the ball
grounds" the woman informed me,
but my children amt got no thirst
for it yet. They'd rather watch the
old gent make funny faces!"
Uncle Peter collapsed and Aunt
Martha famed him vigorously, while
Clara j. exclaimed spitefully, That
Bunch Jefferson is a perfect fiend"
How did you guess it?" said, try
ing hard not to smile.
Copyright by C. w. Dillingham; Coz
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
Quart. Nils In Alaska.

ALASKA has produced more than zoo
mfllior dollars in gold since 1865. So
far oniy placer gold has been mined.
except st Treadwell; but new quartz
mining has assumed first importance.
and Quartz mills are gong into Alas
ks in great numbers For more than
s decade the train 10 the interior Was
lined with weary men carrying their
packs and stumbling along over rocky
lodges now found 10 contsin more
gold than the distant plaeers- As the
great qrsxNx mines in the Sierra Ne
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
Arnms sIc Plants.

In the garden do not miss having
small patches of sage, mint. thyme
and other aromatic plants. Parsley
can be grown from seed the first
year. and will last two or more sea.
sons, if cared fer. Spesrmint will
grow and increase from a few plants
and will thrive in a damp place
Sage, if once established, will remain
for years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16

bloated and swollen and at night had
to gasp for breath. Kidney secretions
were in terrible condition and to bend
my back was agony. Life was one
constant round of suffering and l re
ally thought death would be a relief
/ began using Doan's Kidney Pills and
today am a well, happy woman"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Toster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. z.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
The Ballot Box.

The ballot box seems sacred to me.
and | never voted without removing
my hat The men in the voting booths
are always amused at this attitude,
but to me the voting privilege will be
always treated with great respect. A
man should pray as he votes and vote
as he prays.-Rev. r. S. Macarthur,
Baptist, New York city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
A Handy PIow-Shoe.

ing position as shown in the drawing.
The lower corner of the strip should
be rounded so the plowshare will slip
under it. Round off the under side
of the board so that it will slip over
the ground easily and the pillow may
be transferred from one part of the
ground to the other with the least
possible inconvenience.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-05-16
Nae Business Size Of FARMING.

A special feature of the farmers
course in agriculture this year at the
University of Wisconsin will be the
Business Side of Farming. The farm.
ers of Wisconsin have capital to the
amount of over $1,000, 600, 900 invested
in lands, buildings, machinery and live
stock and this capital should be made
to yield its largest possible returns.
Emphasis will be placed on these
farm investments and the business OF
farming will be specially emphasized
from the soil, plant and animal sides