Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-16
CENTENNIAL CORRESPONDENCE,
Home and Observation-Disclosures of Live
Stock-MOre Japanese Goods
5ssf ~ Miscellaneous.
HOME AND ABROAD,

governments who seem to comprehend fully
the benefit of clear reports of the value OF
their exhibits, and who strive to give s
coteatr de rose to their respective countries ye
from want of tact, often throw bomb
shell into the reflective mind, that is exer
cised over the interesting display, from 8
land that imagination pictures as one OF
fruits, flowers, and foliage-of delights
free from the sensational themes of life, fan
above its Chang and turmoil, where there is
naught but an exuberance of all that is de-
icious, even to ecstacy. [ read of this
lovely land, and I think T IL sail away forev
er and forever-but hold let me see. The
"Japs" display paper used as substitute
for glass in windows and sliding doors
which paper possesses not only the advan
tage Of immunity from brea zage by the fire.
quent earthquakes, but also occasions only q
small loss when the house burns down
which happens often enough" I am
charmed with this beautiful paper, and
would like to see it utilized in the United
States, but LII not go to Japan nor to New
Zealand. The United States is good enough
for the writer. Yet I admire their exhibits
do not their frequent earthquakes, fires
cannlbalism, ETC., etc.
THE HOT SPELL OVER.
/ am grateful to report the hot spell at an
end for the present. Your correspondent
came near whiting, and can realize how ter
riDle must be the feeling of entire prestra-
ton from heat. am indebted to DIR. w.
Trinder, one of the most distinguished of
the many physicians and pharmacists of the
city, TO, prompt restoratives He says, "In
coup de soleil, or congestion the blood
must be kept in circulation, the brain cool;
use no stimulauts, unless depressed, or over
taxed; then simply to restore aud equalize
circulation; but when Frustrated use ice
freely, and of all things during heated
term eschew ice water; even whisky. bad as
it is, is better
LIVE STOCK. 5s4
The live stock display begins, as has
been noted before, on the LIST of September.
and will comprise 5000 head, exclusive of
poultry. The live stock judges will make a
general report on the origin, progress, de-
velopment and present type Of each breed
represented at the show. Among the an
lmals is steer weighing 5000 pounds, and
mule 81! hands high, and weighing 1, 600
pounds. Both these well developed spec
linens of animal life are from Tennessee a
state famous for good stock. Total admis-
sion to 18th inst, LISA, O74. Some of the
dogs entered for the bench-show from
Steamship Erin will leave London on the
10th of August, with specimens from the
Hocks and herds of Lords Chesham and
Walsingham, those of the Royal Agricul-
tural School, and others. 1t is reported
that Great Britain will send a hundred
specimens of her blooded cattle to the cattle
exhibition.
JAPANESE HEAD ORNAMENTS AND TOYS
Kiyoto, Japan, exhibits some elegant ar
tcles of their industry, in the shape of ar
ti6cial flowers, hair pins, and many hand.
some articles tor the couture. The most
costly ornaments worn in the hair, are
made of light colored tortoise she'll In
manufacturing the articles, "obiets de
luxe" the white spotless parts are cut out
of the rough tortoise shell, and by warm
ing, pressing and glueing with the white of
an egg, they are shaped into hair pins of
all kinds-mostly into those four cornered
pins, s to 10 inches long, which are worn
horizontally through the hair. When
light and transparent, these pins are quite
expensive. The brown colored tortoise
shell is used for combs, trays and baskets,
and is frequently ornamented with gilt
lacquer paintings. From the same. district
is quaint collection of children's TOYS.
They usually initiate animals, representing
hair and feathers with hemp and silk
threads. Pictures are made by 'pasting
pieces of silk, cut to represent different
figures of men and animals on sheets of
paper.
THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
This important branch of the working
element of the exhibition was conceived in
judgment and far-seeing thought, and has
been practically utilized with energy and
ability. Without its perfect arrangement
much suffering would have ensued from
the dangers and diseases incidental to a
scffv M
Uses, population OF from 81, 900 regular to
floating population of IS to 100, 600 men,
women and children, who stuff with pies
and cakes, who drink ice-water orywho swill
lager, who lose calmness and control in the
jostle, the attractions and attendant excite
ment who eat irregularly, who think they
never tire until tagged out, who carry q
steaming condition of 100, when their nor
NAL may be 100. So it is, and hence the
medical department has been blessing, and
its competent staff public benefactors. sas
JAPANESE STRAW WORK.
The Japanese exhibit basket-wor dyed
straw from wheat, the last of the g Wisteria
Chiensis." They also use split cane and
bamboo. The latter material is easily split
into thin round or fiat strips, presenting a
brilliant surface and of great durability.
The "Japs" show the model of country
house all made of strips of bamboo, roof,
sliding doors, windows, etc. Each room
domesticates a chirping insect which are
supposed to jump as the grasshopper or to
sing as the cricket for the entertainment of
his master. They also make basket cages
for their insect friends. I have no doubt
the vocal abilities of the American mos
quito would commend this CHEEKY insect to
Chinese society.
MISCELLANY.
Retrenchment with his clipping swor
still moves on, looping off Centennial heads
with the experiences of true reform. Stile
keepers and guards are reduced in numbers
and in pay. The ultimatum from the
powers that be is, if you step down and
out, 2, 700 applicants wait to step up and in.
So thus the subject of the reduction caves.
The Columbus, Ohio cadets, accompanied
with their cornet band, numbering in all 105
young men, with a commanding officer,
Maj. Wade Convers, 10 years of age, are
here fine body of men and a splendid staff
and chief. Total admission to the 18th ult..
1900, 915. Total cash receipts s726, 1863. DR..
MATHEWS, z. S. Centennial Commissioner. left
for Illinois. His place will be occupied by
Hon. Lawrence Weldon of that state. Nor