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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

Howard Jeffries, bankers son. under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood.
fellow-student at Yale leads life OF dis
sipation, marries the daughter of a gam
bier who died in prison, and Is disowned
by his father. He is out of work and in
desperate straits. Underwood, who had
mother, Alicia, is apparently In prosper
Gus circumstances. Taking advantage of
his intimacy with Alicia, he becomes a
sort Of social highwayman. Discovering
his true character, Alicia denies him the
no Use. He sends her a note threatening
SUI eide. Art dealers for whom he acted
as commissioner. demand an accounting.
He cannot make good. Howard calls at
ton to request a loan of $1,000 TO enable
him to take up a business proposition.
Howard drinks himself into a maudlin
condition, and goes to sleep on divan.
A caller is announced and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper. Alicia enters. She demands a
promise from Underwood that he will not
take his life. He refuses unless she viii
renew her patronage. This she refuses.
and takes her leave. Underwood Kills
himself. The report of the pistol AVA
kens Howard. He finds Underwood dead.
Howard is turned over to the police;
Capt. Clinton, notorious for his brutal
treatment of prisoners puts Howard
through the third degree. and finally gets
an alleged confession from the harassed
man. Annie. Towards wife. declares her
belief in her husbands innocence, ana
calls on Jeffries, ST.. He refuses to help
unless she win consent to a divorce. TO
save Howard she consents, but when she
finds that the elder Jeffries does not in
tend to stand by his son, except finan-
cially. she scorns his help. Annie appeals
TO Judge Brewster, attorney for JefrleS,
Sr.. to take Towards case. He declines.
1t is reported that Annie IS going on the
stage, The banker and his wife call on
Judge Brewster to find some way to pre-
vent IT. Annie again pleads with Brew
ster to defend Howard. He consents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Prevent FUNGUS Diseases.

Prompt removal of all dead and de-
caying portions of fruit trees. imne-
diately burning The same, will lessen
fungous diseases of fruit trees of all
kinds. In the case of fire blight, a
disease common to pear and apple
trees. the removal and burning of all
affected parts is the only known rem
edy for curing a tree or holding the
disease in check. 10 chemical rem
edy has yet been found that will kill
the spores of the blight disease.
In a similar manner it is always
a good plan 70 promptly remove al
defective fruit from the orchard
either when the defect is caused by
fungi or insects.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
CHAPTER XVII.

The news that Judge Brewster
would appear for the defendant at the
approaching trial of Howard Jeffries
went through the town like wildfire,
and caused an immediate revival in
the public interest, which was begin
ming to slacken for want of hourly
stimulation. Rumor said that there
had been a complete reconciliation in
the Jeffries family. that the banker
was now convinced Of his sons limo
cence, and was determined to spend
fortune, if necessary, to save him.
This and other reports of similar
nature were all untrue, but the Judge
let them pass without contradiction.
They were harmless, he chuckled, and
if anything, helped Towards cause
Meantime he himself had not been
idle. When once he made up his
mind to do thing he was not con-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

haven't kept you waiting" Noticing
her agitation and traces of tears. he
looked surprised. He made no COM
ment but turned to Annie:
81 have been talking to DR.. Bern
stein over the phone"
Annie approached him softly and
said in a whisper:
i've told Mrs. Jeffries that you have
undertaken Towards defense"
Judge Brewster smiled at his
wealthy client, almost apologetically,
Annie thought. Then addressing her,
he said:
Yes, I've been quite busy since l
saw you. have put three of the best
detectives we have on the trail of the
woman who visited Underwood that
night. don't think the police have
been trying very hard to find her.
They're satisfied with Towards con-
fession. But We want her and we'll
get her"
OH" gasped Alicia.
The Judge was proceeding to tell of
other steps he had taken when the
door opened and the head clerk en-
tered, followed by MIR. Jeffries.
- told Mr. Jeffries that Mrs. JEFF
fries was here" said the clerk.
"You might have told him that there
were two Mrs. Jeffries here laughed
the judge.
The clerk retired and the banker,
completely ignoring the presence OF
his daughterin-law. turned to his wife
and said:
Il regret, my dear. that you should
be subjected to these family annoy
ances"
Judge Brewster came forward and
cleared his throat as if preliminary to
something important he had TO say.
Addressing the banker. he said bold
ly:
Nj. JeHries. have decided TO up.
dertake Towards defense"
His aristocratic client was taken
completely by surprise. For mo-
ment he could say nothing. but sim
ply stared at the lawyer as if un-
able TO believe his ears. With an ef-
Tort he at last exclaimed;
"Indeed,-then you viii please con-
slider our business relations to have
ceased from this moment"
The lawyer bowed.
AS you please" he said suavely.
The banker turned TO his wife.
"Alicia-come."
He offered his arm and turned to
ward the door. Alicia. In distress.
looked back at Annie. who nodded
reassuringly TO her. Judge Brewster
rose and. going to the door. opened
1t. The banker bowed stifHy and said
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Primrose Is Cheerful.

level, SOW the seeed evenly and thin.
ly, and cover lightly. 1t is a mistake
TO SOW deeply
The ground must be kept moist and
covered, that is, protected from the
rain. wind and hot sun, until the
plants appear 1t requires from three
weeks to month to bring the plants
to the surface, then they must be
carefully busted with a little tobacco
and sulphur mixed. to keep down the
fungus and insects.
The primrose requires a moist, but
not wet soil, and if the soil is allow.
ed to dry out before the plants APP
pear, propagation will be greatly re-
tarded or entirely stopped.
Used in borders or in pots, the lit
tie primrose is always a beautiful.
cheerful plant
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

tent with half measures. Night and
day he worked on the case, preparing
evidence, seeing witnesses and ex-
perts, until he had gradually built
up a bulwark of defense which the
police would find difficult to tear
down. Yet he was not wholly reas-
sured as to the outcome until Annie,
the day following the interview in his
office, informed him breathlessly that
she had found the mysterious woman.
The Judge was duly elated; now it
was plain sailing, indeed There had
always been the possibility that How
ards confession to the police was
true. that he had really killed Under
wood. But now they had found the
one important witness, the mysteri-
Gus woman who was in the apart
ment a few minutes before the shoot
ing and who was in possession of a
letter in which Underwood declared
his intention of shooting himself
doubt was no longer possible. Acquit-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
That Price Has Been Demanded TOR
Craving by the Famous
Leonardo da Vinci.

Let no one say that art does not
pay, when right in Fifth avenue 1t Is
offered at $500 the square inch. which
is considerably more than the lots
that front in that exclusive thorough
fare would bring.
Stroll into the new galleries at
$50. and in a dingy little frame, WITH
several other patches. you will see
drawing by Leonardo da Vinei in red
chalk. 1t is only SA inches square
and. taking out the trimming OF It's
upper corners. it contains ten square
inches.
The price is $1,000 1t is entitled
The Head of a Young Man, and,
small as it is. the skill OF the Italian
painter inspires every line OF the tiny
masterpiece.
There is not far away small draw
ing by Rembrandt which is there
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
IiIsl;SIIISlI III q; 4!
s,..'.:(SBNjIt|!z /: 81

Sow wood ashes broadcast in the
orchard.
The best two methods Of grating
is cleft and side grating
A little grating here below makes
better-fayored apples grow.
Always buy clean, straight trees
with short stems and eve- then do
not be afraid to prune before plant
ing.
If you think of setting cut an
orchard and have had no experience,
better hire a good man to show you
how.
The flowers of many trees. like the
oak. elm and hickory. are so incon-
spicuous that they are popularity sup
posed to be altogether lacking.
Three years of spraying. pruning
and cultivation win bring an orchard
that you are ashamed of into con.
ditir7 that you will be proud Of.
Are there not some places about
the farm where evergreens ought to
be planted? They make a splendid
wfndbreak about tho barns and
yards.
If you can get a man from your
state experiment station you VIII
indeed be fortunate. If not, then
try to get the man who grows the
best fruit in your county.
4 heavy mulch of straw or coarse
manure may be used TO keep down
the weeds in the small fruit planta-
ton and conserve moisture and cult
walton dispensed with entirely.
Fruit beds are developed the sea-
son before they bloom and it is very
important that the foliage on the
trees SHOULD be perfect in order that
the buds may be Iuliy Eatured
The inexperienced planter THINKS
Re Is getfiag a bargain when be buys
trees thres or four years old but
experience will show hin thar year
Hngs are better and he shculd never
plznt anything over two-year-olds.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
TRAINING THE YOUNG TREES
More important Than Pruning and
Should Consist Mostly in Keep
ing Plant Balanced.
CRv w ]. GREENN

Training the young orchard is more
heedful than pruning, and should
consist mostly in shaping the trees or
keeping them in form and properly
balanced. Very often the side op-
posite the direction from which the
prevailing winds come, becomes
heavier than the side towards the
wind, and the removal of some of
the branches and heading in of others
becomes necessary.
Some shoots become too rampant
and need checking to reserve the
balance of the tree. and others can
be bent and tied to fill the open
spaces. Work of this kind and the
removal of water sprouts may be
done Ill the summer.
A bushy or clustered habit. of
growth is not uncommon even ir
quite young trees. and needs to be
corrected ny the removal of surplus
branches
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
AAo0 q NMNRMTlVE OF
Ak/SI 0[EUROpOl1TASQ l[E
lHIDD DEliRl[s[,
.WCHARLES KLEIN Y
AND
ARTHUR E1ORNBLOW
ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAY WALTERS
,VCE1ARIES KLEIN

The disgracei-the disgrace!-it's
ruin-degradation! It's the end of
everythingi-the end of everything"
Annie regarded with contempt this
poor, weak, wailing creature who
lacked the moral courage to do what
was merely right Her voice was not
unkind as she said:
81 don't want to disgrace you-or
ruin you. But what am to do-tell
me. what am | to do?"
81 don't know" moaned her COM
panion helplessly
Howard must be saved"
"Yes."
"WiIl you tell Judge Brewster or
shall ~"
Judge Brewster, why should he
know" cried Alicia, startled. More
composedly and as If resigned to the
inevitable, she went on: Yes, | sup
pose he must know sooner or later.
but, L"
She broke down again and burst in
to tears. Annie watched her in ST.
lence
It's tough-isn't it?" she said sym
pathetically
yes" sobbed Alicia through her
tears. 'it's-it's tough" Rising, she
dried her eyes and said hastily: Don t
say anything now. Give me a few
hours. Then l can think what is best
to be done"
Annie was about to reply when the
office door suddenly opened and Judge
Brewster entered. Addressing Alicia,
he said:
Pardon me, Mrs. Jeffries, l hope |
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
HANDY TOOL FOR FLORISTS
Stoves Cutting into the Earth and
Pulls Out Without lt-caves
Considerable Time.

A handy little tool for gardeners
and florists is that devised by a
Georgia man and shown in the illus
tration. 1t is for the transplanting
of cuttings, and while that operation
is by no means a difficult one under
the old crude methods, the tool
saves lot of time if there is much
of the work to be done. Anyone who
has transplanted slips will see at
glance how the implement is used.
At the end of rod Is metal head
with wedge-shaped point and an in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Transplanting Tool.

clined slot open at its lower end. An
inch or so Of the lower end Of the
cutting is passed through this slot
and turned up. to form a loop. The
tool is then thrust into the ground
to the depth desired. and as it is
withdrawn the slip is left in the hole.
The earth around the top of the hole
is pinched together to hold the plant
erect. and there you are. The old
method of first punching hole with
stick or finger and then thrusting the
plant into it took a great deal more
time
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

hg tissues Of both scion and stock
cannot be too strongly emphasized,
for upon this alone the success of
grating depends. To make this con-
tact of the growing portions doubly
certain, the scion is often set at a
slight angle with the stock into
which it is inserted. In order to cause
the growing portions of the two to
cross.
After the scions have been set, the
operation of cleft grating is COM
pleted by covering all cut surfaces
with layer of grating wax.
Cleft grating is particularly adapt
ed to top-working old trees, that is,
changing them from undesirable to
desirable varieties. Branches too large
10 be worked by other methods can be
cleft grated. Sometimes several va
rieties are grated on a single tree.
The best time for cleft grating is in
the spring just after growth has be-
gun. Wood for scions is usually cut
in the fall tied in bundles, and bur-
led in sand to protect them from ex,
tremes of heat and cold until they
are to be used.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
snray for Peach Trees.

All peach trees should be sprayed
with arsenate of lead, two pounds,
and slack lime, three pounds to so
gallons Of water just as the calices
or shucks are falling of the tiny
fruit. This occurs about ten days
after the blooms fall. This spraying
viii aid in preventing injury from the
plum curculio, through whose pune
lures brown rot and other diseases
enter, causing the fruit to rot later
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

here Is a trout in the stream below.
he looks his best poising with head
20 the streams shapely form against
the background of smooth brown peb-
bles and waving emerald weeds, Lean
over the bridge with eyes on the trout
a vision is conjured-an alluring fy
drops on the water. Their slack line
tightens. there is a song from the
reel. q rod bends; there follows q daz-
cling dance OF vermilion spots against
the green of the bank
Or as we come to ne bridge on 3
winters day We tank We hear 9
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
In the Year p.olo.

Transient-Who's that prosperous
looking fellow over there?
Native-That's Squire Shuvvell. the
millionaire ditch-digger. Everybody
laughed at him years ago when be re
fused to become a doctor or a lawyer,
and even turned down the CORE
spondence schools offer to make him
a window dresser or an electrical en-.
gineer- Time proved his wisdom. and
to-day, as the only unskilled laborer in
this section. he can command almosf
fabulous prices.-Puck
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Art at 5000 a Square Inch

through the courtesy of the new own
er, who bought it for $4,000 before
the dealers had a chance to hang 1t
and has permitted it to remain in the
show. The drawing, partly in sepia
and here and there with touch OF
crayon. was intended as a study for
a painting and is entitled Christ and
the Two Apostles" 1t is eight by ter
inches. Kew York Herald
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Poise of Trout and KestreE

is sign given 70 show that life itself
is not in suspense.
A brief agitation OF the kesTefs
wings. swishing Of the trout's tail
the cross current is weatnered. and
bird or fish poises motionless again
And as when walking along We are
pulled up in ever fresh wonder By the
sight of the lowering kestrel. so we
must needs pause on q bridge when
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
HOW PHIMRoSEs ARE GROWN
Best Way Is to Propagate From Seeds.
Which Should Be Sown as Soon
as Soil Is Warm.

The best way to propagate prtn-
roses Is from seeds. which should be
sown as soon as the soil becomes
thoroughly warm.
The seed are quite small, but ara
easily scattered by sowing in box or
bed The soil must be sifted fine ano
of moldy consistency. which will not
bake or harden or become dry. Press
the surface of the soil smooth and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

mighty splashing Of water over the
pebbles-which turns out to be the
play of so or 40 srout-the play of the
last round Of some water tourney. AS
wallowing-their great fat sides look
twice as big as WHEN seen through the
clear water-they almost make a dam
across the stream as they iostle each
other seeking for the choicest places
on the spawning bed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Caring for Cherry Tree.

If your favorite cherry tree is
badly decayed, clean out everything
in the cavity as carefully as your
dentist would prepare a tooth for
filing, then spray thoroughly with
q two per cent. solution of formalin,
III the cavity solid with cement and
paint over all.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Lime 70 Spray Apple Trees.

Everyone who has apple trees
should spray them just as the bios
SONS fall with a solution made IF
combining two pounds Of arsenate OF
lead. one and one-quarter gallons Of
the concentrated lime sulphur solu-
ton to so gallons Of water.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
soth the Fish and Bird Present Al
Turing Sight to the Lover Of
Beauties of Nature.

AS the kostrel is to the clouds so Is
the trout TO the crystal waters. Both
kestrels and trout display that mag.
.ical posing. as II suspended by in-
visible threads-only now and then.
when cross currents are encountered,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
NEAL BROWN L. A. PRADT C.S. GILBERT
ABSTRACTS

We have the only abstract Of MarsthOs
county. We nave a thoroughly qualified
abstractcr, and make abstracts a, reason
able prices. We are responsible for all
abstracts made by us and guarantee that
they show the condition Of The title proper
ly as it appears on record.
An abstract Of title is useful L you de-
sire TO sell or mortgage your property, and
is very valuable in asccrtainins detects in
your title that can be easily rcmedied. and
YET might be sufficient to spoil a sale. II
you desire an abstract Of the title 10 yo,r
property. call and see U.s.
WauSau Law & Land Association
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

Pray don't trouble Good morning,
sir"
AS Alicia followed her husband out,
she turned and whispered to Annie
Come and see me at my home"
When she had disappeared the
Judge came back into the room and
sat down at his desk.
well, that's done." be exclaimed
with a sigh of relief. Rummaging for
a moment among his papers, he
looked up and said with an encoura
ging smile:
Now, if you please. we viii go over
that evidence-bit by bit"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Cast of SPRAYING.

II costs about 10 cents per tree to
spray an orchard three times. with
30 trees to the acre. This cost IN
eludes both spray material and labor.
but does rot cover the cost OF the
spray machine
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20
Prepare Soil Carefully.

Plow your ground deep and pre-
pare the soil as carefully as you
would for the corn field. Nature
often performs wonders with trees,
but as a general rule she ought to
have a little intelligent help.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-20

Long engagements keep a youns
man short
The evening world., 1911-03-06
GREEN OASIS DEFlES SNOW
TO DELIGHT MAYORS EYE.
Grass Plot Flourishes All Winter
Just Outside Gaynor's Window
in City Hall Park.

A perpetual green spot in the City
Hall Park has defed the ms stofms
and Jack Frost 70 blot Il N this winter.
The gNss Is as greer and as healthy
looking a. It wa last May md has re-
mained in sight-a pleasing picture
even during the heaviest storms.
S%nowfiakes swtrled over the spot to-
blades rear themselves vigorously. Even
while the snow was falling and cover
ing everything else with a white mantle
the green 500 In the park Just outside
the Mayors windows stood live like an
emerald.
The green patch IL a twenty-five foot
oval space upon which not a fake OF
snow has descended this winter. Many
passersby stopped during to-day's snow
fall to watch and wonder why that little
dash OF green should be exempt from
the touch OF the snow kings whitening
hands.
Even men vers>d IN plant life have
one away wondering about II. II re-
manned for q member Of a eanG Of New
York steam heating men and Foreman
Of the Park BILLY Lawrence TO explain
the seeming phenomenon.
1t developed hat all winter steam hal
bean gradually escaping from the steam
company's pipes which run under tn,
park plot TO the City Hail building. Jus
enough OF the steam has continually per
meated the soil At that particular spo
to keep the surface warm and tho gras
roohs fiourished In the benehcent hea
despite the rigors of winter.
The evening world., 1911-03-06

Mrs. Dorothy Won Osthoif,
i35 W. 10th ST., New York
City, N. Y, says: Last Deem
Der | caught a severe cold
which settled on my kidneys,
causing agonizing pains across
the small of my back. | did
not get my proper rest and IN
the morning felt more tired
Than when | went To bed. Head
aches were common and | had
feyerish sensations. The kid
ney sccretions were unnatural
aud caused me no end Of an
noyance. Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured at Miller Bros,'S Drug
store, completely rid me OF
my trouble and consequently |
am only too pleased to en-
dorSe them"
The evening world., 1911-03-06
YOUNG CAVALIERS
ARE PUT ON TRIAL
AS K|DNAPPERS
Four Youths Abducted Girl in
Taxicab to Make Her
Bride.

The trial of Natalie and Salvatore Tix-
xeronc. Gaetano 1aeore and Joseph
Ferre, an charged with Kidnapping. val
begun before Judge Fawcett in the
County Court. Brooklyn. to-day. These
are the foul young cavaliers who stole
sixteen-year-old Angelina San Frantello
from her home at No. 30 Monroe street
early in the morning Of Jan. 80 and took
her to Brooklyn In a taxicab. The
chauffeur Of the taxi became suspicious
called a policeman and caused the ar
rest of the quartet.
There Is no Denial on ms part Of the
defendants that they took Angelina
away from her home in a taxicab. But
they insist that Angelina had promised
to marry Natalie T1zxerone, who Is twen-
| ty-one years old. that Angeiina's father
had given his consent and that in taking
her away they were simply following a
pleasing custom OF their native country.
The girl was tho first witness. She
\ said h met Natalie shortly after New
Years. He proposed marriage 10 he'
tho first time he saw her any every
time he say her after that. She 70
fusd him each dme. she declared
The morning Of Jan 30. she had Jus
left the door of the Monroe street tene
ment on her way Z work when Natal
and MS brother seized her. olapped I
handkerchief q her face. pushed he
into the taxicab and ordered the chauf
feur to drive on. Ligore and Terre
friends of tho Ti%zzerones were airead,
In the taxi.
The four men In the cab told Angel
ina they we're taking her to a house II
South Brooklyn where she would b'
married 70 Natalie. She cried that IN,
would murder Natalie II she were com
PEELED TO marry him. and the mel
laughed at her.
There was so much noise IN the cat
the curtains of which were pulled down
that the chauffeur. an unromanti
American, drew up to the curb at Flat
bush and Eighth avenues n notiie
Policemen Farrell and Bowling. TIL
policemen opened the door. rescued An
geilna and arrested her four abductors