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SOVIET'S BASIC POWER
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tional parliament, before adjourn
ment, delegates its full powers to the
central executive committee. which
then has the rights Of veto, referen-
dunn and recall Of officials until the
next all-Russian congress Of soviets
assemblies.
Russian national elections occur
every three months. Four times a
year the village mir holds elections.
and the village kommittats choose
county councillors. and the county
councils choose state legislatures. the
state legislatures choose a national
congress and four times year that
national congress assemblies at Mos
COW and demands Of the government
an accounting Of the past three
months Of activity. after which 1t
either indorses the governments ad-
ministration or demands its resigna-
tion. Thus in Russia one has regis
tration of national will four times
every year-we in America have 1T
one time in every four years. Al
though the congress remains in ses-
sion but for ten or fifteen days. 1t
leaves behind 1t the central execu-
tive committee, SO that there is
parliamentary check on the admins
tration for 365 days of every year.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Berlin Paper Wants New Anthem

AMSTERDAM. July "A plea for q
new national anthem Is made by the
Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin. ''It il RI
diculous." 1t adds. ''for Germans to
give the noblest expression of their
patriotism to the tune Of God Save
the King
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Why Soldier Support

One hears it charged that the leaders
Of the soviet government are German
agents and that they maintain their
power only by the force of arms. Where
are those thirteen to fifteen millions OF
soldiers? The Russian families are large
and those soldiers represent probably
sixty millions of people. What are those
men doing with their arms II they are
dissatisfied with the soviet government?
Why is there not more blOOdshed? Did
Lenine and Trotzky, with dozen or SO
assistant bolsheviki, 60 into Russia and
In Russia less than per cent
of the people are educated. Perhaps
3 per cent more barely can read
and write. The great mass of peas
ants are illiterate. Seven per cent OF
the population of Russia ruled and
exploited the great mass for 800 years.
Kerensky and his colleagues repre-
sented the radical elements of this
Z per cent of "intelligentsia." They
talked constituent assembly and con-
stitution and president and senate
and lots Of other things that neither
peasantry nor the army understood.
But when Lenine and Trotzky, repre-
'senting the soviet, which in 1908 had
organized for furthering the revolu-
tion in Petrograd, began to talk soviet
power and soviet government the
masses understood and responded.
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the constituent assembly the only sub
stantial outcry was from the per
cent intelligentsia."
The bolshevik party-which is now
known as the communist party, the
bolshevik having been discarded-is
In control Of the government of Rus
sia because it either honestly had a
majority of the votes cast for 1t or
because it stuffed ballot boxes, or be-
cause it prevents its opponents voting
by armed force. All Of these crude,
things are done. there
is no doubt Of that. but the bolsheviki
have built up from native Slavic life
a form of democracy which they are
trying to make permanent. They may
be able through force and steam-rol-
ler tactics to keep control of the gov
ernment long after they have actually
lost the majority of the votes, but
they have built the form
of democracy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
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coarse manure is used, it should be APP
piled in the fall and turned under, but
well-rOtted manure should be applied
after blowing and should be we'll
mixed with the soil by narrowing. On
many soils it is advisable to apply COM
mercial fertilizer, especially phos-
pilates, in addition to the manure.
Cultivation of Garden Crops.
Frequent shallow cultivation should
be given garden crops. BY keeping
the surface of the soil stirred a dust
mulch is formed, which prevents the
loss of moisture through the pores in
the soil and keeps down weeds.
The soil should be cultivated as soon
as possible after a rain, to break the
crust and prevent baking. Sandy soils
may be cultivated when quite wet, but
clay soils should not be stirred when
sticky. Too much emphasis cannot be
placed on the matter of thorough cul-
tivation. If the work is properly done
at the right time there will be little
difficulty in controlling weeds.
In cultivating the garden, small
tooth cultivators should be used to pre-
vent ridging or furrowing. A turn
pillow or sweep should not be used for
cultivation unless the land becomes so
woody that cultivation will not do the
work. Frequent cultivation kills the
weeds between the rows before they
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necessary to keep the soil stirred be-
tween the plants and to keep down
weeds in the row.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26

Those who object to liquid medi.
cines can secure Peruna tablets.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
TREMENDOUS VALUE FOR 15c
The Pathfinder, Leading Weekly Mag
azine of Nations Capital, Makes
Remarkably Attractive Offer.

Washington, D. c., (SpeciaD -Peo-
pie in every section of the country are
hurrying to take advantage of the Path
finders wonderful offer to send that
splendid illustrated review of the whole
world thirteen weeks for 10 cents. 1t
costs the editor a lot of money to do
this, but he says it pays to invest in
new friends, and that he will keep the
offer open until the Pathfinder passes
the 100000 circulation mark, which will
be in few weeks. Fifteen cents mail
ed at once with your application to
Pathfinder, ITO Douglas ST., Washing
ton, D. c., will keep the whole family
Informed, entertained, helped and in
spired for the next three months.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
look Their Grain To Mill.

The report published in a Bridge
port newspaper that the owner of
grist mill at Sandy Hook, Conn, having
secured a few bags of wheat, ground
it up and sold 1t to his neighbOrs to
be mixed with Western flour, the result
being a cheaper material for bread,
brings us back to the days of hardly
more than a generation ago, when
Northern farmers produced grain on
their farms and had it ground in the
neighbOring grist mill, then an institu-
ton TO be found within few miles of
every neighbOrhOOd. There was no in
dicatiOn in those days that the ground
product of the grain, whether corn or
wheat, was inferior to any produced
elsewhere. But now with the advent
of modern machinery our civilization
seems to demand a -four from which
every particle of nutritious gluten, so
far as it tends to discOlOr the flour, is
elimina led. AS for homegrown, home
ground cOrnmeal, that is rarity,
known only to a few old-time epicures
and secured by them with considerable
difficulty. In the southern Appalach-
ians, however, the Old-time grist mill
Is still in use.-PrOvidence Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
HOW FRENCH WOMEN SAVE
Their Natural Talent for Economy Has
Done Much to Help Withstand
Hardships of War.

The French housewife, with her ma
tive talent for economy, has saved
France up to the present time fully
as much as have those fighting in the
trenches. Good advice has been given
to Americans. if they will only take it.
Rich women who have had many
servants now have few. Expenses are
cut all along the line. Simple meals
and simple habits replace elaborate
ones. A lady buys clothes. but for or
phans and refugees, not for herself.
Poor women, who must reduce sim
plicity to frugality-what do they do?
They make one sou buy two sous
worth by watching every centime.
This, for countless women in Paris.
means getting up at five o'clock in the
morning to get a choice of things at
the great market, Les Halles; walk
ing long distances to go where things
cost not so much as nearer home;
walking instead of riding; keeping Wig
liant watch on the vendors carts along
the street for good values; turning
pain lOOuS lLlO 1Lll dNlAHC hloAiCo " q
well-flavored sauce and a garnishing
which costs nothing.
In the old residential quarters of
Paris there are hundreds of women of
aristOcratic connections and moderate
means who before the war had several
servants and who now have none, or
perhaps one. And to women of all de-
grees of wealth there could scarcely
be a more interesting study than to see
how these gentlewomen and their
humble helpers give a charming touch
to hard economy.
A representative household is one
where the regular income has suddenly
stopped, but leaving little more than
the small government allowance. The
ingenuity of hOusekeeper and cook ac-
composites wonders. In many home
butter may now be served once week
and perhaps with only one course.
Perhaps three large strawberries
must suffice for each serving at des-
sert, but they will be served with q
grace that makes the eating of them
pretty ceremonial. If gOOseberries and
currants are inexpensive they will COM
bine remarkably with other berries for
a compete. Perhaps dessert will be a
spoonful of jelly with a simple little
cake; or perhaps dessert will give way
TO cheese. taking on new attractive
ness on its plate of green leaves.-Les-
lies Weekly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26

fall to drain off surplus water during
heavy rains, but the fall should not
be so great as to wash the soil. If the
land near the house is level, artificial
drainage should be employed Open
bitches or tile drains will be Satisfac-
tory. On level land that is not arti-
fcially drained it is necessary to plant
pm ridges or in beds to prevent drown
ing the crops during wet weather. The
ridges or beds should be as wide and
fiat as conditions will allow, for mar
row, sharp ridges dry out quickly.
Arrangement of Garden.
The first consideration in planning
the garden is the kind of cultivation
to be given. Horse cultivation is rec
commended whenever possible, and
where the work is to be done mainly
by means of horse tools the garden
should be long and narrow with the
rows running the long way. The gar
den should have no paths across the
rows, but turning spaces should be
left at the ends. For hand cultivation
the rows can be much closer together
and may run across the garden.
Straight lines should be followed, no
matter what method of culture is
used.
The size of the garden depends upon
the number of persons to be supplied.
One-fourth to one-half an acre is suf-
ficient for an average family and
should produce enough vegetables for
use throughout the year. By close at
tentiOn to the rotation of crops. the
succession of crops, and interplanting.
One-fourth of an acre may be made to
supply family of six. Where land is
plentiful it is recommended that a suf-
ficient area be set aside to allow part
Of the garden to be planted to a soil
improving crop each year.
The location of permanent crops,
such as asparagus, rhubarb, and small
fruits, should be carefully considered.
These crops should be placed at one
side, so that they will not be in the
way when the garden is plowed.
Succession of Crops.
In planning the location of crops.
consideration should be given to the
matter of succession, in order that the
land may be occupied as large a part
of the time as possible. 1t is not adj
viSable to have a second planting of
the same crop or closely related crop
follow the first. Cabbage should not
follow caulifiower, Brussels sprouts.
mustard, or kale, for many of the same
diseases and insects affect all of these
crops. Tomatoes. eggplants and pep
pers should not follow each other. In
some sections three or four crops can
be grown on the same land each year,
while in other sections two crops are
all that can be grown 10 advantage.
When a crop is harvested early in the
season and it is not practicable to
plant another vegetable for two or
three months. the land may be planted
TO cowpeas or crimson clover.
Rotation of Crops.
Rotation of crops is as important in
growing vegetables as in growing field
crops, and the same principles can be
applied. Crop rotation is important In
checking diseases and insects and IL
keeping the soil In good condition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
WOMEN SUFFERERS MAY
NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney and bladder trouble and
never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney OF bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in q healthy
condition, they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Kilmers' Swamp-Root, a physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
-
Out of His Rance,

A young man stepped into sporting
goods store in Indianapolis recently
and asked 10 see some guns. His
remarks indicated that he was a
sportsman of a decidedly amateuriSh
sort.
The obliging salesman brought forth
all manner and varieties of weapons.
from a 22-caliber rife TO latest model
pump" gun, but nothing brought any
response of satisfaction into the young
fellows face. Finally the salesman
handed him a high-power rifle. used
for big game, with the remark, This
beautiful little gun. sir, is just what
you want, 1 believe. 1t kills at three
thousand yards"
The young man shook his head more
in doubt than ever. No" he said. II
am afraid 1 couldn't use Il at all. You
see, have to get closer than that"
indianapolis News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26

The day the political debate opened
In the senate was one thoroughly en-
Joyed by the people who crowded the
galleries. AT several stages of the pro-
ceedlngs it was necessary for the pre-
siding officer to admonish the galleries
that they would be cleared if manifes-
tations of applause occurred. On one
of the occasions Senator Lewis of Hi
nois, who defended Colonel House in
such vigorous manner. made spe-
cial request that the galleries should
not show signs of disapproval. The
presiding officer stated that the occu-
pants had already been so advised
"They have been so advised for the last
40 years." remarked Senator Penrose
of Pennsylvania.
And without result" interjected
Senator Stone of Missouri.
without effect, and they will be adj
vised for another 100 years to the same
effect" was the additional remark of
Senator Penrose.
The sentence which caused the first
demonstration in the galleries was ut
tered by Penrose in speaking of Colonel
House TO Senator Stone. Il would like
to have little sidelight on the colo
mel, was the remark of the Pennsyl-
vania senator after explaining what
mysterious character he had been.
where did he get his military title? |
am curious to know. | want 10 get his
full pedigree
Another feature of the debate, that
caused great laughter in the galleries
was the denunciation of the Republican
party by Senator Stone, and particular
ly his cauStic criticism of Colonel
Roosevelt. Stone was interrupted by
Senator BOrah who asked: us the
senator going to present any proof that
Colonel Roosevelt is a Republican,
This seemed greatly to amuse the gal
leries. but it was also very amusing to
the senators. Senator Stone in reply
remarked that he did not know wheth-
er the colonel worked with the senator
from Idaho just now, adding, He used
TO, but now / think he works with the
senator from Pennsylvania"
This seemed very funny to the people
who heard it, and then Penrose had q
thought. IF it would not be treason
for me to say it," said Penrose solemn
ly, perhaps Mr.. Wilson at his first
election was under great obligation to
MIR. Roosevelt"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26

When the provision for the weather
bureau was reached during the cOnsid-
Grafton or the agricultural bill, Con-
gresham Madden of Illinois started
the usual funny discussion about the
weather bureau, making this inquiry a:
SIS this the bureau the chief of
which publishes statement every af-
ternoon or evening or morning, as the
case may be, in which he sets forth
that the wind may be in the north,
veer to the south, and turn to the
west: and that it will be cloudy, and
that the sun will shine few minutes
later, and that it may possibly rain or
it may possibly be dry?"
Madden became serious later and
thought that for $1,9OO,OO0 the weather
forecasts ought to be more accurate.
Chairman Lever of the agricultural
committee said that so per cent of the
forecasts were correct. After still
further discussion Madden went to
say:
I'm reading these reports l have
found myself wondering who the
necromancer was who found the words
that were put into the prediction, be-
cause they turn double somersaults
and loop the loop five or six times, and
then come back and make a straight
forward movement, and then put on
the reverse lever and move backward.
and then veer TO the northeast, and
sometimes back to the southwest, and
finally reach a conclusion that is very
much in doubt"
We'll" replied Chairman Lever,
they are dealing with the wind
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26

Where diseases are very severe, the
same crop should not be planted con-
tinuously on the same area. Rotation
OF crops is one of the safeguards
against soil infection. Land upon
which a diseased crop has been grown
should not be used for the same or a
closely related crop oftener than once
In three years. 1t is usually advisable
20 rotate crops in such a way that
foliage crops (sueh as cabbage, kale,
spinach, and mustard) follow root
crops Qrish potatoes, beets, parsnips,
carrots. etc.) or those grown for fruits
tomatoes, peppers, melons, etc.).
This can be accomplished in a measure
by changing the location of crops in
the planting plan or by reversing the
plan from year to year.
Preparation of Soil.
The soil that is to be used for Vege-
tables should be thoroughly prepared
before planting. A deep seedbed is
desirable, and when an area that has
never been plowed more than four
inches deep must be used it should be
deepened by gradually increasing the
depth of blowing for a period of three
or four years until the desired depth
is attained.
Clay soil should be plowed in the
fall if there is no danger of washing,
so as to get ii in a good mechanical
condition before planting time. In
the cooler regions of the South freez-
ing will puIverize the soil, while in
regions where freezes do not occur the
pulverizing must be done by narrowing
and cultivation. Sandy loans or
soils that contain a large amount of
humus should be plowed far enough in
advance TO allow the soil to settle be-
fore planting
Manures and Fertilizers.
The soil for vegetable growing
should be rich and well supplied with
humuS Barnyard or stable manure is
the best fertilizer, because it furnishes
both plantfood and humus. An appli-
cation of 20 to 30 tons of manure to
the acre is very satisfactory, and on
some soils this application will need
but little reinforcing with commercial
fertilizers. The manure should be APP
piled far enough in advance of plant
ing time to allow it TO decay. Where
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
FlfNino Not Consolinn-

1t is said that the blind are easily
discouraged. and one should never talk
to them about their misfortune. In
Portugal. where the blind are more
numerous, posters are placed on the
walls of the workshops bearing this
inscription: Never pity the blind
when talking TO them" This advice
has been followed in France. In many
schools in France one reads signs as
follows: "Pitying is not consoling."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and Z OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can xix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. ADV.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
Coal in Caucasus REGION.

While peasants were recently dig
ging well near the village of Tar
idvOr. in the Ressen valley. in the
Caucasus, coal was found 10 feet from
but 2.25 feet in thickness. Enough
coal has already been found In this
particular locality to supply the entire
neighborhood. and in all probability
there are other and greater deposits
not yet located.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
Eleven. BY Actual Count.

An old topper started home one night
in his normal condition, with a tur-
key which he had bought for his
Christmas dinner.
The road was rough, and he fell
several times over all sorts of obstruc-
lions in the path, dropping the turkey
each time, but picking IL up again.
Entering his house, he steadied him
self as well as he could, and said to
his wife:
Here, wiley, I've brought you
eleven turkeys"
ELEVEN turkeys !" cried his wife. 81
see but one"
Nonsense, you're blind ~ cried her
good man. why, fell down eleven
times coming home, and swear pick
ed up turkey every timel"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
Had Illustration of Fact.

"a Scot will make his home wher-
ever he sets his foot" declared one Of
that ilk. where he goes he stays"
Il often heard that, but l never be-
lieved it," said the cockney.
Nor OF, nayther, until today" put
In Pat. "Me an McDougal an another
fella wint in for a divin' competition In
the river this mornin' an McDougal
touched the 25-foot bottom"
"Well," asked the cockney, chow
does that support your idea?'
'McDougal stopped there" replied
Pat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
His Opinion.

Doctor Eaton. former president of
Madison university, was beloved by the
students. One day a student who had
spoken in debate asked him what he
thought of the effort. The doctor look
ed at him and then said slowly, Ed
ward. if you would pluck a few feath-
erS from the wings of your magma
ton and stick them in the tail of your
judgment. you would make better
speeches. Christian Register.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
ENORMOUS WASTE OF MANURE
Estimated That Farmers of Country
Lose S2oo,ooo,oo Yearly-Much
Could Be Saved.

It has been estimated by some au-
thOrities that the farmers of this cOun-
try lose the enormous sum of $780,
100000 year in waste of manure. A
large portion of this loss. doubtless,
could be saved, and the use of this
plant food is greatly needed on many
farms.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
Next.

A grocer in the outlying districts of
this city was sOrely perplexed, as he
had been unable to sell a large guam
tity of mops, for which he asked 20
cents apiece. Finally in desperation he
told one of his clerks to get rid CT
them at any price. The youth immedi-
ately printed the words Free, today"
on sign and hung the sign on mop,
which he placed just outside the door
of the grocery. Shortly after doing so
one customer inquired of the youth
how she could obtain a mop free.
why" he said, today we are selling
a pound of accent coffee for 90 cents
and giving the mop with the pur-
chase"
isn't that nice?" the customer said.
"I'Il just do that indianapolis News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-26
TEST ALL SEED FOR PURITY
Advice of Secretary Of Department of
Agriculture-AbsoIute Waste
to Plant Weeds.

The secretary of the United States
department of agriculture, states that
every farmer should test all seeds for
purity and termination before plant
ing" 1t is an absolute waste to plant
dead seeds or seed which Is badly
mix ID with noxious weeds.