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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
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CHINESE WALL PAPER

1t is said that the Europae.c, -.a--..sJIi
of wall paper was inported from
China There its ornamental use for
screens. partitions and the like was
known as early as the fourth century
Authorities on this subject asser that
it was Holland during her ma a SUI
premacy of the sixteenth century
which first began to adopt and hang
around the wall paper idea.
The early Chinese wall papers were
printed from blocks, hand painted or
stamped with infinite labor and ex-
quisite art They were made to order
produced in sheets of varying d.
mansions according to the uses to
which they were to be put. The mod
ern rolls of wall paper with continu-
Gus duplicate design were unknown.
II was not until the invention of the
modern printing and stamping ma
chimes with cylindrical rollers that
continuous conventional pattern was
favored
AS neither China nor Japan was
communicative country during the be-
ginning of the commercial history of
Europe these wall paper importations
were few and far between and con-
siderably at a premium Yet they
soon hit the European fancy as a
good substitute for the arras and tap
estries of the time.
Up to the end of the seventeenth
century the imported product was pro
hibitive in price. however. and it was
not until the middle of the eighteenth
century that it was really a familiar
thing on the market When the meth
eds for printing and stamping wall pa
per from blocks was introduced from
China each nation was jealous of its
neighbor in the wall paper trade and
tried to keep its own process secret.
Toward the end of the seventeenth
century the English were the largest
|, importers of the hand decorated Chi.
i nese wall papers. but only for
| short time AS the demand increased
they began to perfect process of pa.
per stamping and paper decoration to
initiate tapestries. and with improved
machinery soon cheapened their pro
duct and popularized it all over Eu.
rope BY the time of the Stuarts the
arras of Shakespeare's era was begin
ming tc disappear.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
He Was the Man.

A young New Haven man, returning
home from health trip to Colorado.
told his father about buying silver
mine for $4,000. Il knew they'd rope
you in" exclaimed the old man. so
you were ass enough to buy humbCg
mine" Yes. but l didn't lose any
thing. | formed a company. and sold
half the stock to Connecticut man
for $1,000" "Y-you did, gasped the
old man as he turned white. I'm bet
I'm the one who bought it," Il know
you are" coolly observed the young
man as he crossed his legs and tried
to appear very much at home.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
LITTLE SN0WBERRY is HARDY
Small Shrub Bears Fruit in Clusters
and is Easy of Propagation by
Seeds or Cuttings.

The snowberry is a small shrub
which bears fruit in clusters and is
easy of propagation by suckers, seeds
or cuttings.
These shrubs are excellent for COW
ering the ground under trees. or plant
ing in masses or in borders where a
low growing plant is desired.
They are very hardy and thrive well
in almost any soil, even in heavy clay
or dry gravelly banks. Their habit
Of suckering enables them to cover
the ground rapidly and effectively.
The snowberry is practically effect
i've because it retains its fruit until it
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
NEVER COUNTED THE GIRLS.
Princes Answer to Question Typical
of Life In the Countries
of the Orient.

The big punkah topped and Tagged
between the columns, as we sat and
talked Mem-Sahib, who was born IN
the Caucasus amid Georgian and Cir
cassian dignitaries, and so had hap
ply way with Oriental princes, took US
all aback by suddenly asking the good
gray prince how many brothers ne
had. His highness looked at her with
a queer little smile, half tolerant,
half amused, and began, with great
show of seriousness, to count them on
his fingers, first of the right hand.
then of the left; after going once or
twice round, he halted, started again,
then stopped and said:
Il am afraid | must ask my secre-
tary!"
The secretary replied, with dignity
Your highness had hundred and
nineteen brothers."
Mem-Sahib, not whit abashed, then
asked this good Oriental nobleman
concerning his sisters.
He smiled very charmingly, saying
Il am afraid l do not know; we
never counted them" -Charles John
ston in the Atlantic Monthly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
COMB OF PAPER.

The paper comb is novelty which
has made its appearance. 1t is made
of smooth finished. hard cardboard.
but it is quite useful for combing the
hair The paper comb is one to be
used once and then thrown away 1t
is designed for travellers. for use in
public baths, and in various other
places where now might be found
combs kept for common use; in such
places these combs might be fur
nished by the establishment free. 1t
is not costly, the paper comb. put up
in waxed paper holder, being sold at
retail at one cent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
wlnter Protection Of strawberrx

In the northern states strawberries
need some protection in the winter
by a light covering, say two or three
inches. of straw, leaves or any litter
that viii shade the ground and hold
Tho snow. SAYS Matthew Crawford
This should be put on late in the fall,
and removed from over the plants
about the time they start into growth
in the spring. II may be left between
them and in the paths as a mulch.
The main want of the strawberry at
fruiting time is water, and this is an
excellent mode OF keeping the ground
moist. II also keeps the fruit clean.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
Her Credit Was Strained.

A young country merchant who had
something of reputation for close
figuring was especially attentive to the
village schoolma'am. The young
woman had sweet tooth and was not
at all retiring about making the fact
known Accordingly, she limited TO
her admirer that a box of chocolates
would be greatly appreciated on the
occasion of his next visit Later the
suggestion was repeated and again
duly needed. The third time the sub
ject was preached. however, the dis
penser of sweets turned a deaf ear to
the entreaty.
Il don't know about taking that girl
any more candy" he confided to a
companion next day. "She's own me
sixty cents for chocolates already
Lippincott's Magazine
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

bench shows. has served as brooder
for more than 200 orphaned chicks
during the last u months. The AMI
NAL has proved an excellent guardian
for the chicks. but will have nothing
whatever to do with ducklings and
goslings. Pat does not desert his
charges after they crawl ont OF the
shells. but tends TO them with all the.
care of a mature hen The dog has
defended scores OF chicks from az
lacks of hawks and predatory aninahl-
at one time killing large cougar
which went to the hennery in search
of a choice morseL
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
CONCRETE SAVES OLD TREE
Elm Is Preserved by Constructors OF
Concrete Wall, So That Entire
Trunk Was Free From Dirt.

C. l.. Miller. in Suburban Life tor
August, writes OF the preservation OF
an old elm through the medium oil
concrete. The street on which this
particular elm was growing had been
filed up all of ferr feet. AID N the
course OF a lev years this began to
affect the tree, which showed unmisz
taxable signs of dying. So. in order to
save it. the ground was dug away
FRI the tree to the streetss original
le. and a concrete wall, together
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

In grove of pine trees near Allan
ia, Ga, stands the curious oak tree
here pictured The odd form into
which it has grown resembles very
closely the head of deer and it has
attracted much attention. A prom
inent stock broker of Atlanta thought
that it was on his own land, and trans
planted it TO his lawn. The real own
er of the tree, after discovering his
loss, advertised for its return, and
when it was discovered on the lawn
of the man who takes possession
of it, there was quite row.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
A HANDY Diauram,

Where different varieties of apples
are stored together in the same pit.
or. If several sorts OF vegetables are
buried together, keep a diagram OF
the pit, something like this:
Ben Jonathan. Willow Pippin.
Davis Twig
BY this plan when fruit is wanted
in the winter. one may now exactly
what part of the pit to open to secure
the varieties desired.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
AVOID DANGER FROM FROST
Keeps Ground In Frozen Condi-
ton, Retarding Growth.

Last year there was a scarcity or
fruit in the riddle states because the
prenaturelr warm weather thawed
the ground and warned the trees.
causing them to blossom This was
followed by frosty weather that froze
the blossoms which contained the
germs necessary to produce fruit
This is frequent occurrence and
farmers have used fires and oil stoves
under the branches of the trees in
their orchards to keep the blossoms
from being frost-bitten.
There is danger OF frost in OFF
region until April Is or later. and by
delaying the budding these trees I'M
til that time this danger would be
avoided, or there is ample time in
the fall of the year for the riponing
'of the fruit, writes Chas Dietz in the
Chicago News
In order to do this all that would be
of dirt about six inches high. forming
a circle around the base of the tree
about five feet from it. After the
ground has thoroughly frozen in the
latter part of January fill this bowl or
space with water, which would be d.
rectly over the root of the tree. The
cold weather would cause the water
to become ice. Then place a layer of
straw or hay over this ice The device
would keep the sun from thawing the
ice, as the snow and ice ridges on
the shady or north side of ourfences
now show. AS ice is a nonconductor
of heat, this would keep the dirt
around the roots and base of the tree
in frozen condition. retarding the
circulation or flowing of the sap I'M
til it was thawed .aQd warmed up.
The straw or hay could be removed
about April IS with safety.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
A GOOD Annle.

Stayman winesap as a commercial
apple is surpassed by no other, BY
some authorities it is called the most
successful apple grown. 1t is of me-
dunn size. beautiful dark, rich red.
good eating as well as good keeping
fruit. 1t is FAR superior TO and the
tree much stronger than the original
winesap; long lived, early bearer.
goOd yielder, later winter variety.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
LUMINOSITY OF FREELY

Alfred c. Egerton points out In his
physics notes in knowledge" that
Coblentz and Ives have made an in
vestigation Of the light emitted by the
freely (Photinus pyralis). They find
that the radiation controlled by the
fly is all in the visible region Of the
spectrum-there appears to be very
little ultraviolet radiation and no in
fra-red The light is under control Of
the insect and does not appear to b
stimulated by previous exposure to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
Pantomin,e Code.

James T. Fields of the firm of Tick
nor & Fields wore a flowing beard,
as many men of his time did. He was
scrupulous in the care of 1t, and in
the main managed it at the table
with skill.
His wife was always on watch for
him, too, when they went out to din
ned together. They had pantomime
code and few expressive spoken sig
nails. Should a bread crumb catch in
the floss Mrs. Fields would say:
my dear, there's a gazelle in the
garden"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
BULLOCKS IN CHURCH.

At Emmanuel church. Nottingham
England. considerable excitement was
caused among the congregation one
Sunday by two bullocks entering while
the vicar was preaching his sermon
The animals had strayed from their
quarters. and, finding the door open.
walked in They went into the hap
tistry, but the verger, attracted by the
commotion. got in front OF the animals,
and by gentle and tactfuI persuasion.
drove them out without any damage
being done or panic caused
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
CHINESE TYPE FROM JAPAN

The leading type foundry of the far
east is located at Tokyo and produces
two series Of Chinese type. The
nrst series, consisting of 5000 charac-
ters. has in combination a total of $780,
o60 separate pieces of type. The sec
ond series has 1900 characters and
100,0 600 combinations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
The First Thino.

The schoolmaster said: you are
very slow, George. Now, if you don't
answer the next question in ten min.
utes, III give you taste of this cane.
If you put 40 eggs into an incubator
and nine-tenths of them Matched.
what would you get?"
The master had only counted four
when George said:
We'll, first thing, with all them
chickens about, I'd gel a brick and
a string and droNn our cat
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
Keep Out the Mice.

When heavy snow comes, be sure
10 tramp 1t down firmly all around
each young tree in the orchard: other
wise. field mice may nest and work
under the Snow and ruin your trees
BY eating the bark
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
MAN EATS NINE POUNDS

who is big eater, and is proud OF it. re.
Gently consumed nine pounds of solid
food. one glass of beer and three of
water in So minutes. The meal con
sisted of 80 beef and hsm sandwiches.
16 pickles AM 5 pieces OF fruit cake
Winkelman is 60 years old he says
he has eaten 16 pounds of food at one
sitting.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
bio Gu, the Worms

II you see little mound OF red dust
at the foot of yoar young apple tree.
don't pass it by sshtly. That pile is
the borings left by 4 worm that viii
surely XIII the tree II you do not dig
hiri out, now.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
Durino the spat.

Wife COMMUNICATIVE You're not
like Mr.. Knagg. They've been mar
ried 20 years, and Mrs. Knagg says
says her husband is so tender.
Hub-Tender Well. he ought to
be, after being In hot water that
long.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
CD FASHIONED RABBIT TRAP
Can Be Made by Any Boy Handy
With Tools Inside Half an Hour
and II Never Fails to Work.

Make a box with a sliding door to
work up and down easily. Run
stringer over the center peg and fas-
ten the trigger which has little notch
in it TO hook behind the top board and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

to hold up the trap-door When the
rabbit gnaws at the bait he pushes the
trigger back, which slides through the
hole and lets the slide-door fall. This
can be made out of any strong box by
a boy who is handy with tools in half
an hour and it never fails to work.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

light. as with true phosphorescent sub
stances. 1t is more probable that the
light is due to oxidation of some com
plicated unstable fatty substance, the
decomposition of which can be ac
celebrated at will by the insect
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
Protect Fruit Bushes

Currant and other bushes that are
liable to be broken down by heavy
SHOWS. may often be protected from
such damage by simply tying them
together ir an upright position so that
the snowdrifts cannot bend and break
the canes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

The Chicago Fire could have been pre-
vented with one pail OF water. but the
water was not handy Keep 4 bottle of
Hamlins Wizard Oil handy ano prevent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
SPANIEL CARES FOR CHICKS

Pat, a xater spaniel owned bi Mr..
and Mrs William l. Wright of Spo-
zane. Wash. and winner CT bushei
# cups and trophies al interstate
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
In Boston.

Teacher-yyaldo. name one OF the
best known chart cters in fiction.
Waldo (aged Ave, superciliously)-
Santa Claus.-Puck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

DIR. Pierce's Pellets. small. sugar-coated,
easy TO take as candy, regulate and invigor-
ate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not grippe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
SWISS HAVE FEW HORSES

With only three horses to every one
hundred persons. Switzerland has IT,
smallest equine population of az
country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

Mrs Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, soffens the gains, reduces infamma
ton, auays pain. cures wind collie, CSC bottle
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

A man may be member of the Elks
and wear an overcoat with a fur col
lar and still not be an actor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02
India's Garrison.

India is garrisoned by $4,000 men.
whose duty is to protect territory OF
1,773,000 square miles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

1t takes a willy widow to cali a
bachelors bluff.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

woman thinks of her future: other
women talk of her past
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

5 forced off and one species retains
its foliage through the winter For
these reasons they are pleasing addh
lions to the winter landscape
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

New Work for the Audubons.
Some birds are piucked alive to get
the feathers for womens hats"
$50 are some husbands"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-02

Don't waste time trying to kill two
birds with one stone. Stones are
more plentiful than birds.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
GILMORE ACCEPTS THE
 NOMINATION AT CORDOVA
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION FL EcTs 21 commITTEEMEN HAVE HEADQUARTERS VARIOUS TOWNS
 TRIcrs--HERRoN TERRITORIAL CHAIRMAN

COrdova, April 2.--William A.. Gilmore has accepted the nom- inatiOn of the Republican con- vcntion as delegate to Congress.
 Charles Heron was elected territorial chairman with head quarters at Fairbanks.
 Louis P. ShacklcfOrd and Jafct Lindberg were elected delegates to the national convention. Shack lcford will be national committee man.
 Tho convention elected 2i ter ritorial committeeman, Ave from each division and one to be elect cd at large as the territorial chairman. This was done in or- der to perfect an organization in each division. The headquarters Of the committeeman in each are as follows:
 Cordova, April 2.--Chas. F.. Heron, the territorial chairman, will be the committeeman h. att large. The others by divisions
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02

are as follows:
 First division--Jun Chas. Wells: Skagway, Howard Ashley; Kctchikan, J. R. lIcckman: Doug las, M. J. O'Connor: Wrangrl, P. C. Mccormick.
 Second division--Nomc, Geo. D. Sconcld, Scotty Allen and Will liam Eddy; Candle, J. C. Kennedy; Council, appointment not made.
 Third division--Valdez, Jas. Fish; Seward, Judge Finnigan; westward, F.. l.. Whittemorc; Cordova, Judge Tucker; Chitina, F. M. Schaupp.
 Fourth division--Fairbanks, l.. l.. James and Tom Marquam; Tanana, John Dehn: Iditarod, Chas. Hoxey; Ruby City, Harry Edwards.
 The convention endorsed the administration of President Taft and instructed the delegates to the Chicago convention to vote for his nomination.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
BIG VOTE BEING POLLED
 IN MUNICIPAL ELECTION
ABOUT VOTES HAD BEEN c Asr IN THE CONTEST FOR 'coUMcLMEN AND DIRECTOR
 o'cLocK--BIo RESERVATION

four of thc tickets.
 The judges at Mckinley hall ale James Fish, J. Trip Gavigan and F.. B. Spiers, clerk. The polls have closed in former years at 5 o'clock, but this year the call provided they should remain op- en until o'clock.
 At the old Fire Hall Chas. Sea green, c. J. Todd and Adam Swan are the judges. Chas. A. Hand and w. II. Crary, clerks. The polls will remain open until o'clock
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02

The municipal elections today will bring out the full vote. There arc three tickets in the field for the council and two for school di- rector in Valdez. At { o'clock there had been 2i8 votes cast for cOuncilmcn and 2li for the school director.
 The entire school board in the is being elected and there are four tickets in the field. w. II. Caswell is sure to be elect ed clerk, as his name is on all
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
MANDOT WINS
 FROM MORAN
Referee Stops Fight at End of Eighth Round--Haoran
 Outoiaassd

Memphis, April 2.--Joe Mandot was given the decision in the 9th round over Owen Moran. The fight was a surprise as Mandot outp6inted his opponent in near ly, ,every round. H
 The light was for ten rounds, but Moran was so clearly out 'ciassed the referee stopped the fight at the end of the 9th round.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
MADER0S MESSAGE TO MEXICAN CONGRESS
 SAYS INTERVENTION MEANS OPEN WARFARE
Rumor From London That Germany Would Intervene By Land ing Troops Is Officially Denied From Madero Says
 Government Can Give Protection to foreigners

til the rebellion has been sup pressed. Intervention by Amer ica would mean open warfare be- tween Mexico and the United States. The relations between the two countries are now pleasant and he hopes nothing will occur to disturb them. It is a matter which rests with America, as the government is afrording protcc- ton to foreigners and will con
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02

London, April 2.--It is rumor- cd that Germany is preparing to intervene in Mexico and will land troops there. It is known that Germany has attempted to bring pressure on the United States to restore order in Mexico, as Ger man interests were suffering by the prolonged rebellion in the republic.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02

Mexico City, April 2.--Presi- dent MaderO's message read at the opening of the 25th congress of Mexico, serves warning to the United States that interven- ton will mean a war between the two republics.
 The message says the govern mcnt is in financial position to carry on military operations un-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
HEAVY RAINS
 CAUSE ALARM
Flood Situation In atatos Along Mississippi 10 tho Worst
 ln Years

St. Louis, April 2.--The flood situation at this place is worse than ever. Heavy rains have again set in and tho river is over It's banks at many places. Thousands of men are guard- ing the leyees along inc lower Mississippi. The situation is the worst in years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
CITIZENS PROTECT
 STRIKE BREAKERS
Strikers Have Lost Sympathy of Citizens by Rioting and
 Disorder

Hoquiam, April 2.--The citi- Zcns of this place are being arm- cd to protect the Strike-breakcrs at the mills. The citizens have become antagonistic to the strik- CTS owing to the riots and dis orders.
 When the strikers made an at tempt to route the non-uniOn men they were met by an armed body of citizens of the town. The mills are being guarded by busi- ness men, who have been sworn in as deputies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
H|LLMAN MUST
 SERVE SENTENCE
The Supreme Court Refuses to Review Evidence In His
 Case

Washington, April 2.--Thc su- prcIne court has refused iO re- view the case of C. b. Hillman, the Seattle real estate dealer, and he must serve his sentence in the pcnitentiary.
 The supreme court also holds that the Missouri antitrust law is valid and the state has a right to proceed against interstate companies maintaining monopo- lies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS
 FOR ALASKA P0ST0FF|CES
PosToFFIcE INSPECTORS cooKsoN SMITH URGE ESTABLISHMENT SAVINGS BANK AT SECOND AND
 THIRD CLASS ICES IN ALASKA

Seattle, April 2.--POstOfficc In spectors Walter COoksOn and Frank Smith returned from Alas ka on the Northwestern en route to Washington. They have been in the north to correct irrcgu- laritieS in connection with the office at COrdOva.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-02
CARPENTERS ARE
 NOW 0N STRIKE
Believed Strike Will Involve Other Building Trades
 Unions

Chicago, April 2.--Fiftecn thousand union carpenters quit work today when their demand for an increase in wages was refus- cd.
 It is believed the strike will in Volvc the other unions affiliated with the carpenters in the build ing trades.