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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Pig TROUGH is A NECESSITY
For Large Animals V-Shaped Device
Will Be Found Durable and Con-
Venient-HoW Ii Is Made.

The pig trough is a very necessary
equipment. For large hogs a very
durable and economical trough is
V-Shaped one which can be made of
pieces 2 by 10 and 2 by s, but for the
younger pigs smaller pieces should be
used. Care should be taken in max
ing them. If they are too high the
pigs cannot feed conveniently. If too
low. the pigs will get into the trough
i'll order TO get the feed.
The trough set in a fence, parallel
to it, is a very satisfactory arrange
ment. A swinging panel can be hung
above the trough. A latch slipping
crosswise ut the center of the panel
makes it possible to swing it in and
fasten it, thereby shutting out the pigs
until all the feed is put into the
trough.
The pig trough should be kept clean.
A thorough scrubbing occasionally will
be an advantage to the animals health.
If the trough is set on cement feed
ing floor there will be less dirt and
fifth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
ONLY THING He COULD DO
Foolish to Think That Man In Trench
Would Allow She'll to Spoil
Arduous Work. ~

We extract the following from let
ter written to his parents in Ireland
by one of the Irish brigade In France,
says London Tit-Blts. About half a
dozen of them were told Off to dig
hole somewhat in advance of the
trenches. They had got on nicely with
their job, when the Germans spotted
them and began to try their artillery
craftsmanship on the diggers. l1
For time the shells went wide, but
at last one dropped right into the
midst Of the men. $50
All but one scrambled out like rab-
bits. The imam who stayed Dehind'
put his spade under the shell and flung
the projectile out of the hole after
his comrades, who, In dire alarm,
quickly threw themselves fiat on the
ground and escaped injury.
Going back to the hole, they saw
their mate, Londonderry giant, coolly
lighting his pipe.
One and all upbraided him for
throwing the shell out after them.
"WFiat would you have me do?" he
asked, 'lave the shell in the hole, an
let it spoil our half-day's beautiful
work !"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11

never have reached the archives. If
the paper came to his hands it was
by accident, or through some treach-
cry. Well, it's small use Of our dis
cussing the matter. He hath won my
pledge to Mademoiselle la ,Chesnayne's
hand, for would have him friend, not
enemy, just now. They marry on his
return"
HE is chosen then for the mission
to Fort st. LOUIS"
Gay, there were reasons for his Sc
lection. The company departs at dawn.
Tell him, monsieur, that 1 await him
now for final interview"
watched Delguard salute, and turn
away 70 execute his order. La Barre
drew a paper from a drawer of the
desk and bent over it. pen in hand.
My eyes lifted. to the face of D'Arti-
gny, standing motionless behind me in
the deeper shadow.
"You overheard, monsieur?" l whis-
pered.
He leaned closer, his lips at my ear,
his eyes dark with eagerness.
Every word, mademoiselle! Fear
not, 1 shall yet learn the truth from
this CasSiOn. You suspected"
shook my head, uncertain.
my father died in that faith. mon
sieur, but Chevet called me a beggar."
"Chevet! no doubt he knows all, and
has a dirty hand in the mess. He
called you beggar, hey-hush, the fell
low comes"
He was a picture of insolent ser
Witty, as he stood there bowling, his
gay dress fluttering with ribbons, his
face smiling, yet utterly expression
less. La Barre lifted his eyes, and
surveyed him coldly.
you sent for me, sir?"
Eyes, although l scarcely thought at
this hour you would appear in the ap-
parel of a dandy. l have chosen you
for serious work, monsieur, and the
time is near for your departure. Sure
ly my orders were sufficiently clear"
'They were, Governor la Barre"
and Cassion's lips lost their grin, land
my delay in changing dress has oc-
Cured through the strange disappear
ance of Mademoiselle Ia Chesnayne.
/ left her with Major Gallons while
danced with my lady, and have since
found no trace of the maid"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
ROOT CROPS FOR LIVE STOCK
Bio Tonnage Secured From Beets and
MangeIs-PIants Draw Especial
Iy Heavy on phosphorus.

Sugar beets and mangels grown for
stock will produce big tonnages. Man
gels like a rather cool climate ana
sugar beets are grown successfully in
about the same general latitude that
grapes are produced easily and some
what north of that belt, says writer
in Farm and Home.
Put your root crops in good fer
tile soil, plowed deep and well TILED.
if you expect heavy tonnage. Work
up a good seedbed and if the land is
not already very rich put on some
well rotted manure after blowing.
Root crops draw especially heavy on
phosphorus.
Plant the beets in drills with the
rows far enough apart that cultiva-
ton is not difficult. Put the rows
20 to so inches apart. Plant about
complaining time. You will have to
hoe and thin them by hand.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
DAMAGE BY M0LES'
In Most Cases, However, AMI
NAL Is Most Beneficial.
Use of Specially Designed Trap Is
Most Effective Method of Freeing
infested Ground-Three De-
vices Described.
Rrom the United States Department of
Agriculture.)

From the United States Department Of
Agriculture.)
The common garden mole, which,
because of its insectivorouS habits, is
in most situaticns much more benefi-
cial than harmful. is decided NUS
ance when it invadeS well-kept lawn
or a newly planted seedbed. Many re-
ports of its damage to lawns are re-
ceived by the department, and also fire.
quent complaints of destruction of po-
tatoes, bulbs. and plants which is
wrongly attributed to the mole. Dam
age to plants and tubers is generally
the work of pine mice or meadow mice,
usually the former. The burrowing
habits of pine mice closely resemble
those of the mole, and they frequently
use mole tunnels to reach growing
plants. Pine mice may easily be
killed with poisoned grain, but as
moles will seldom take poisoned bats
of any kind, the main dependence for
destroying them is traps, and constd-
cradle experience and judgment are
required to use them effectively.
The ordinary traps intended for rats
and other rodents are useless for tax
ing moles. Special mole traps, of
which there are on the market three
general types, are required. These
may be designated as the harpOon, the
scissor-jaw, and the chOker types,
marked a, b, and C, respectively, in
the accompanying illustration. Har-
poon traps are intended to impale the
mole in the soil by spring-driven
spikes. Scissor-jaw traps are to be
set astride the runway to grasp the
mole when it attempts to pass in ell
Their direction. The choker trap has a
pair of wire loops that encircle the
burrow when the trap IS set. All these
traps are sprung by the same sort of
mechanism-a trigger pan resting on
a depressed place in the mole ridge in
such way as to be lifted when the ami
NAL passes beneath. No part of set
mole trap should ever be in the run
way, as its presence makes the animal
avoid the obstruction by burrowing
around or below it.
Directions for Setting Traps.
Only general directions for setting
mole traps can be given here, nor are
detailed instructions necessary, since
the makers of traps usually furnish
specific directions for using them. A
mole trap can. be successfully Oper-
ated only when set on that part of a
mole runway which is near the sur
distinct ridge, newly worked. Freshly
broken soil usually indicates that the
tunnel is in use. When in doubt, the
operator may make q small break in
the ridge and observe whether the
mole repairs it within a few hours. In
placing a trap, one of the stretches of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
KNEW ALL ABOUT TUNNELING
Nl'snts suilt Some Important Works,
Many Of Them Being Marvelously
Conceived and Executed.

while tunneling is among the most
a-Ceat Of enterprises. yet more prog
IS mas been made in it the last CEN
-, 'dan in the twenty centuries
s~'>a preceded it. 1t IS now known
y. '-4' pack IN the semimythical days OF
- - -aeoan kings the long tunnel into
mountain rock, expanding at dis
- o, 4lo feet or So into some lofty
-.''-'er was common work or
80. The rock temples of Nubia,
ana @, India show that in certain
,-,'e'S' at any rate, moderns may stinl
A. "o3 aucientS. Then again in
Sss''A Switzerland. wherever the
:. >,-'aS went are to be found tunnels
-, AndS and designed for all pur-
- LOT roads and drains and water
.t'.es. Pliny makes mention of one
t'--''e achievement, the greatest OF
-. ANA III his day, the great tunnel
y--ss.'-c'ed for the drainage of Lake
So. Il VAS by far the longest arti-
II '-~le' IN the world st that time.
t12n three and a half miles long.
a. l7'Veu under Monte Salviano
e.. .s'-.red for its construction shafts
L. .eSs than 400 feet. Some 10000
,s,. were employed upon it for IL
s,,r =, from the time of the Romans
ss,,,1 --s latter end OF the eighteenth
4 ~ no great advance was made
q r--Is'.As methods. Old engravings
ns sa-s work in the early years of
~'escA century show the pick
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
He is likely to feel disinterested in
his work, displeased with his employer
and antagonistic toward his superiors.
He makes Of himself a slave.-Chi-
cago American
MarmaIade in Demand.

A Scotch regiment. composed Of
men from Dundee. is said to have TAX
en- for its battle cry the thrilling
words, 'Marmalade forever" It
sounds rather like a music hall joke,
but it may be true. Soldier humor
loves the grotesque. and if Mr.. Keller.
whose name is famous because OF its
association with Dundee marmalade,
has contributed large quantities OF
this delectable substitute for butter"
to the regiment from its native town,
gratitude may. form another reason
for the adoption of the slogan. In
this country the idea has obtained
that marmalade is an eifeminate sort
of preserve: but in Scotland and Eng
land il is the fayorite sweet Of the
male, the one sweet tolerated at
breakfast
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
allied to reach the hands Of Fronte-

failed to reach the hands of Fronte-
nae"
La Barre gazed at him across the
desk his brows contracted into a
frown.
NO, had not forgotten" and the
words sounded harsh. But they came
TO me properly sealed. and supposed
unopened. l think have some reason
to ask an explanation, monsieur
and one easily made. l saw only
the letter, but that revealed enough TO
permit of my guessing the rest. 1t
is true, is it not, that La Chesnayne
left an estate of value?'
He thought so. but, as you must
be aware, it had been alienated by act
of treason"
cay! but Comte de Frontenac ap-
pealed the case to the king. who grant
ed pardon and restoration"
$50, twas rumored. but unsupport-
ed by the records So far as New
France knows there was no reply from
Versailles"
The colonel stood erect and advanced
step. his expression one of sudden
curiosity.
I'm faith, governor" he said swiftly,
''but your statement awakens wonder.
If this be so why does Francois Cas-
sion seek the maid so ardently? Never
did l deem that cavalier one to throw
himself away without due reward"
La Barre laughed.
"Perchance you do Francois i'll judg-
ment, Monsieur lie Colonel" he replied
amused. mo doubt it's love. for. in
truth, the witch would send sluggish
blood dancing with the glance of her
eyes. STILL" more soberly, his eyes
falling to the desk, ." it's, as you say,
scarce in accord with Cassion's ma
ture to thus make sacrifice, and there
have been times when l suspected he
did some secret purpose. 1 use the
man, yet never trust him."
''Nor l, since he played me foul
trick at La Chine. Could he have
| found the paper of restoration, and
kept it concealed, until all was in his
| handsT
81 have thought of that, yet it doth
not appear possible. Francois was in
! i'll grace with Frontenac. and could
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11

the runway that leads in a definite di-
rectiOn should be chosen rather than
one of the turns that may not be regu-
larry traversed by the mole.
Before setting the trap, it is well to
ascertain the course of the burrOw by
thrusting down lead pencil, or stick
of similar size. The trap selected
should then be lined up with the course
as nearly as possible; the jaws of the
scissor-jaw type should straddle it, the
loops of the choker type should encir-
Gle 1t, and the spikes of the harpoon
type should be directly above it. In
the case of the harpoon type, it is best
to force the impaling spikes into the
ground once or twice to facilitate their
penetrating into the burrows when the
setting any of the traps, to depress on
~ that part Of the ridge Immediately
under the trigger pan, using the hand
instead of the foot for this purpose. A
little earth or small chip of wood
may be placed under the pan if neces-
sary. The trigger catch should be set
as lightly as possible, and one should
avoid stepping on any part of the run
way near the trap. 1t will pay to visit
traps at least twice a day.
Moles are persistent in repairing
breaks in their tunnels and may often
be surprised at their work. 1t is easy
then to capture the animal by impaling
1t with a fork or throwing Ii out by
quick thrust of spade or shovel. A
section of the runway may first be
broken open or leveled and the place
watched until the animal is observed
moving the soil.
Other Traps Used.
Moles are sometimes trapped in emp
ty glass jars, gallon size. The jar
should be set along a main mole run
way that has been lolg in use. a mar
row excavation. deep enough to receive
the Jar and allow its top to be some
what below the bottom of the tunnel,
should be made. The sod may then be
replaced over the excavation so as to
bridge without Obsructing the en-
trance 10 the jar. The animal in com
ing along the tunnel falls into the jar
and cannot climb out. Success depends
much on the skill used in placing the
trap.
Repeated leveling of mole ridges on
a lawn by means OF a roller not only
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Brought a Sample With Her.

The tobacconist watched her out
side his shop window. For fully half
an hour she stood there gazing
through the panes. Then she came
in. She fumbled and fused. and at
length brought forth little packet
This she carefully undid till. finally,
a small stub end came to view. The
tobacconist raised his eyebrows in
ouiringly. Good afternoon" said the
lady, holding up the stub end ginger
ly for inspection. Here is remnant
of one of my husbands special cigars.
Have you anything to match it?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11

5EARMl7N0TEES
Tankage makes pigs grow fast.

Tankage makes pigs grow 1aSt.
Drainage improves alkali soils.
Pure seed, like purebred stock, Is
one of the farmers greatest assets.
Our fields will soon be overrun by
an army of invaders-swat the weeds.
We need pasteurlzed swill barrels as
we'll as pasteurized milk in the hog
lot.
The ear test is the only reliable
method for checking losses from bad
seed.
Neither the scrub nor the poorly fed
animal can pay a profit on high-priced
land.
Rich soil-rich farmer; and humus
is the biggest word in his dictionary
at that.
Water the calf often. He will net
be so liable to gorge himself with milk
if you do.
To the farm boy who wants to mix
with big things: Nothing is bigger
than agriculture
y hog-tight fence around your door
yard is the first step toward beautlfy-
ing the farm home.
Deep blowing increases the supply
of water that the soil can carry with
out injuring the crop.
Live stock and soil fertility go hand
n hand. Rich soils and big crops make
another loving couple.
Drainage, the application of straw
and manure, and deep blowing will
cure those alkali spots.
Hogs on pasture need grain. Cheap
feeds for pork" is necessary, but quick
growth is also important.
The biggest word in the livestock
business is cleanliness. Most animal
diseases are filth diseases.
In the home garden plant the best
varieties not the best yielders.
There's nothing too good for the farm
er.
It takes as much fertility and mois-
ture to raise weeds as for corn, and
sometimes the corn is thus robbed OF
both.
See that the entrance to the farm is
neat and clean. Appearances may be
improved by a group Of shrubs at
either side.
Experiments have shown that the
greatest gains in fattening are made
by young stock when two to four
months old.
The problem Of fertilizing tomatoes
can best be solved by study OF the
soil, the plants needs, and fertilizer
experiments.
Put up a bird house and attract the
warblers. The bird house does not
need to be elaborate, as it is for sum-
mer use only.
Concrete foundations extending
two and a half feet below the ground
and two feet above, will make build
ings rat proof
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11

tends to discourage the animals from
making further incursions, but pre-
vents the soil from drying out and thus
injuring grass roots.
For further information about the
mole, its habits, and methods of con-
troll. the reader is referred to Farmers
Bulletin 5S3, "The Common Mole of
the Eastern United States"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Cleaning Brass.

To clean brass first clean Of all dirt
with a stiff brush dipped in warm
water and carbolic soap, and wipe dry.
Now take equal quantities OF emery
powder. calcined msgnesia. and pow
dered bathbrick. mixing all together.
Moisten a rag with parafan. dip 1t into
the powder. and rub the brass until
bright. Finish with clean buster. ap
flying . drop of methylsted spiritA
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Family Affairs.

My father says that we aren't go
ing away this summer because mann
mas spent so much money" said little
Clara, but mamma says that she's
glad of 1t, cause now she'll know why
papa spends so much every summer
staying at home"
"You should not tell your family af-
fairs in that way" said the teacher.
ooh, they aln't family affairs" said
Clara. 1.-THE family jest listens"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11

aporch9nce not. yet the way is long,
.,lba knows the wilderness. I advise
-or Guard him we'll. l shall send to
ran for council in an hour; there are
rqoers yet unsigned"
He turned away to greet those VINO
allowed MS in line, while we moved
,,-zr5ri into the crowd about the
r.ns Cassion whispered in my ear.
ta..fu, me bits of gossip about this
anil that one who passed us, seeking
=, exhibit his wit, and impress me
rftb his wide acquaintance. | must
have made fit response, for his voice
meyer ceased. yet I felt no interest in
the stories. and disliked the man more
t13n ever for his vapid bOasting. The
truth is my thought was principally
Concerned with D'Artigny, and wheth-
Or he would really gain admission. Still
If this had small doubt, for his was
q daring to make light Of guards, or
aav threat of enemies, if desire urged
him on. And | had his pledge.
Nv eyes watched every moving fig
rre but the man was not present, my
anxiety increasing as l realized his
absence. and specialized as to its cause.
Could Cassion have interfered? Could
he have learned of our interview, and
used his influence secretly to prevent
our meeting again? 1t was not impOs-
slbIe for the man was seemingly in
close touch with Quebec, and undoubt-
eily possessed power. My desire to
see D'Artigny was now for his own
sake-to warn him of danger and
treachery. The few words l had caught
PASSING between La Barre and Cas-
sion had to me a sinister meaning,
they We're a promise of protection
from the governor to his lieutenant,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
-Bah! Monsieur casslonlr

1ld this oticer Of La Sales should be
VARIED that he was suspected and
watched There was more TO La
o@'PeS words than appeared openly;
" would be later. when they were
"oae' that he would give his real
.'leFS 70 CaSSion. Yet l felt small
e'uot as 10 what those orders would
'e' nor Of the failure of the lieutenant
" eNeute them. The wilderness hid
~1oy q secret, and might well conceal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
NATURE PROVIDES FOR CHICK
YoIk Of Egg Taken Into Young Fowls
Body Just Before Hatching-
Avoid Early Feeding.

The yolk Of an egg Is taken into the
chicks body just before Matching
Nature has provided the yolk as nour-
Ishmenf for the first three or four
days Of the chicks life. Early feeding
deranges digestion and results In white
diarrhea = common. among chicks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Lustmed.s Opportunity.

Mrs. Justwed-"And would you real
ly do anything for me. Jack?" Just
wed-"Darling. swear it," Mrs.
Justwed-~Then would you please let
my brother Bob. the surgeon. operate
on you for something, He's just start
ing In. you know!"-Life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Riticence and Discretion.

II suppose you know the answer to
about any question an interviewer
could ask?" EH
Possibly" replied Senator Sorghum.
"The fact that know the real answer
so thoroughly is sometimes what
makes me trifle difIident about ex-
pressing myself"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Prevents Navel M.

Much trouble and loss can be avoid
ed By giving farm animals clean, we'll
bedded and disinfected stalls In which
10 give berth TO their offspring. White
scours In calves and navel diseases In
colts are caused by infection soon aft
er birth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
Rather Torrid.

speaking of battles, major" said
the bud OF former season. were you
ever in what might be termed seri-
Gus engagement?
well, rather" replied the major. Il
was once engaged TO q strenuous
widow for six weeks"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
CARE FOR YOUR HAIR
Frequent Shampoos With Cutlcura
Soap VIII Help You. Trial Free.

Precede shampoo by touches OF Gu
ticura Ointment If needed to spots
Of dandruff, itching and irritation OF
the scalp. Nothing better for the COM
plexion, hair, hands or skin than
these super-creamy emollients. Also
as preparations for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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SYNOPSIS.

=. rbesnayne. a belle Of New
Adele "a --5org conspirators at her un-
france, is e''-' - sion the commissaire.
cls.s a2I-s.75 her Uncle Chevet's aid
aes ,s sH La sale DArtigny; Lila La IS Sa yes
tdsnd' on. -.,. an ne Journey to the wilder
slons l@L-y y Informs Adele that he
rsss .I- III her to Cassion and forbids
has osi. 10y 1r'Artigny again. In Quebec
Der 70 sic flr friend, Sister Celeste,
Adele VS. r,,trtigny to her. She tells
Who 9..i - ana he vows to release her
f tl.a l t5- bargain with Cassion: DArt tEa
i u leaves processing to see ner "a at h oTe
dance. 10 Governor, La Barre, and
sis me- En- wer1 the commissaire against
F.3. ..3g 5--- D'Artiynys ticket to the ball
r.. been recalled.
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The way Of man with a maid
adele forgets her own dan
-, 70 warn D'Artigny against
.ss plotting Of La Barre and
c.ssior. The youth finds him
.sf in the role of protector to
.,a -irf. How he learns some
n the snemy's secrets and why
thew hate MIN and want to con-
.-,' the Girl are told in an alb
s,,s.7a manner in this Install
ment.
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ak or hammer and chisel as still the
chief tools employed. With the ad-
vent of the railway. however. tunnel
ing became one of the grand neces-
sites of construction. and progress
was more rapid.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11

Authorities put the working capital
required for modern market garden
ing as high as $1,000 an AGRA for
small areas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11
CHAPTER lV.-Continued.

adele, arrived at the ball with Cas-
.i,o has Just been introduced to Gov
ann, La Barre. She hears him warn
-. escort to beware of D'Artigny.)