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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
He Would Vouch for Himself.


Shortly after the war number of well
meaning missionaries from the north
we're IN the habit of going about de-
livering addresses to the negroes, tell
ing them how they should conduct them
selves. One of the missionaries visited
Senator Lamar's place. A rude plat
form had been raised, and the speaker
was made visible by the faint, faring
light of a half dozen candles. The
greater portion of the audience were In
complete darkness. The missionary
went over good deal of ground in con-
nection with the new duties and respon-
sibilities of the negroes. He advised
them to secure themselves homes and to
frown upon dishonesty, and suggested
that they form themselves into benevo-
lent societies for the purpose of accumu-
Iating common fund which should be
devoted to the aid of the sick and unfor-
tunate who might be temporarily unable
to help themselves. He described the
workings of these societies, and told
them that it was customary to perfect
the organization by electing officers
president, a treasurer, and secretary.
Then he explained the duties of these
officers. He further explained that if
they could get good man, one II whom
they had confidence, they might consoi-
date two of the Offices and make him
both president and treasurer. Who
would they name for the office? If some
one would mention name and there was
no objection from any quarter, he would
present the name to the meeting. There
was a little pause, and then from the
darkest part of the audience came voice
calm, clear, and confident: ST bin
'quested, sir, fer ter call de name er Jim
Stallins, sir. % There was another little
pause. Then the missionary explained
that when candidates name was pro-
posed it was customary for some one
who knew him to vouch for him. Would
anybody vouchfor James Stallings ? Did
anybody know him Here was long
pause, SO long, indeed, that it became al
most embarrassing, but just at the right
moment the same calm, clear, confident
voice spoke up: "Jim Stallins is right
yer, sir, ready ter speak fer hisse'f;
ready ter speak fer hissef, SIR" We do
not now remember whether the esteemed
Jeems Stalllngs was duly installed in the
Offices which he coveted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
A Funny Night Adventure.
from the Rochester Democrat. !

namusing incident happened Wednes-
day night about two miles south of
LIE Roy. Between 10 and IL o'clock on
that night young man while in bed
heard some uDaccountable noise In his
front yard. Thinking that marauders
were proving around, he got out of bed,
and not waiting to put on his clothes,
unfastened the back door and went out
into the yard, Seeing nothing suspi-
cious around the house he walked to the
front yard and took his stand near some
bushes by the roadside. At this June
ture he heard the sound of wheels ap-
preaching, and, not wishing to be seen
In his night clothes, he crouched down
in the bushes. In short time horse
attached TO an open buggy, in which
were seated man aud woman, came
Jogging along. If he had been a smaller
man, or had the bushes been denser, it
might have turned out all right for our
friend, but as it was he could not con-
ceal himself from the keen eyes of the
horse. The animal, catching sight OF a
white crouching figure in the bushes,
gave loud snort, sprang to the side of
the road, and stood there trembling and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
OH-Shore WHALING.
cetown Cor. N. Y. Eve. Post.

(Provincetown Cor. N. Y. Eve. POST
But there is a drawer sport to be had
in the harbor. From the first of Feb
ruary to the first of July, 1880, fifty
whales were captured here, and early
year two or three week are commonly
taken during the spring and every sum-
mer. The whales are of the " finback :"
species, and yield from twenty-five to
thirty barrels of oil. worth from $3.50 to
$500. There are no regularly organized
crews here, as on Long Island, but there
is no lack of volunteers for the boats
when the cry is raised. AS many as
twenty boats put out at the alarm. In
taking the fnback the whaling gun is
employed, the creature being far too shy
to allow the iron to be used, This gun
carries long sharp pointed bono, SO
arranged that it explodes when buried
in the whale, generally killing it with
out struggle. After death the quarry
usually sinks, whereupon the boatmen
mark its position by buoy and return
to port. In thirty-six hours they row
out, and finding the monster adoat, tow
him to the tryworks, where his blubber
is fried out by steam heat for one-quarter
of the product. These works are on
the Long Point Shore, directly opposite
the town, and resemble fsh-oil factory
in outward appearance. The accessories
are quite in keeping with its character.
An old whaler is beached beside it, and
is now PIT to the ignoble use of store
house for whales bones. Huge bones
of the jaw, and head ribs with immense
vertebra, are also confusedly piled in
heaOS of tOnS' WEIGHT on the 1ono dock
Here, too, are all the smells of Cologne,
with many of native origin, and one is
fain to beat retreat before minuter in
vestigations are begun. The great whale
exhibited by Newton, of Worcester,
through the west in 1880 was captured
In Provincetown Harbor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
FASHIONABLE FAMCIES,

A VERY elegant dress is of garnet-red
satin literally covered with black lace.
YELLOW is popular color; there is
pale yellow, golden yellow, saffron yell
low, and buttercup yellow.
IMMENSE bows of black ribbor are on
low shoes, and tend to give them a
quaint look that is very attractive.
The long silk fur-ined circular will
be as fashionable next for the last three
Or four winters. This is good news for
those who have them on hand.
SHOULDER capes of black material
studded In the greatest profusion with
steel beads and having steel fringe are
new. They are best appreciated In the
sun or gaslight.
SILK wraps, almost entirely covered
with chenille fringe, will be in vogue for
carriage and evening wear. In creamy
white or pale blue they make very ele-
CANT opera wraps.
The Arcadian velveteen, which comes
IN all OF the popular colors and unique
t1nts, will be used this season not only
Tor basques, jackets and combinations,
but Will form entire costumes.
For fall wear singular and pretty
arrangement is of light straw and dark
velvet into capote bonnets. The brim
may be made Of the straw or of the vel
vet, or reversed. The trimming con-
sists of a bow of satin ribbons and
strings.
The hideous red wells worn a year or
SO ago are to be superseded, so says
a. E1ry of all
These will be equally Objectionable, be-
cause they are trying to NEST com
plexions.
Sort feathers In white or pale-tinted
colors are worn In the hair with admira-
bic effect, and with full evening dress,
diamond stars, arrows and crescents, or
pins III the shape of small flowers and
leaves, are used to fasten the plumes la
place.
Upon some of the latest French walk
ing dresses the drapery consists wholly
of soft flowing folds and puffs, which
fall from the belt to the foot of the
skirt. These loose sagging puffs are
caught up here and there by silk cord
ornament, bows and ends of ribbons.
ELEGANT skirts for dressy wear are
made OF black satin de Lyon, with ruf1es
of the same alternating with. those of
black Spanish lace. With this skirt is q
tunic of black satin de Lyon in pannier
style, bordered with black Spanish lace
ruffies, and above this jersey jacket of
PLAN black Lyons velvet, finished at the
throat with collarette of Spanish lace
SOME of the new ginps have silk
chenille tufts interviewer into them with
very soft and pretty effect, and another
novelty in trimmings is plush brocaded
galloon of silk with bits of silver or gold
showing in the raised designs. These
last trimmings come in fashionable
shades of prune, marine blue, bronze
brown, olive, dark green, dark garnet,
and black.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27

secondary, simply resembles an ordinary
walking-stick. Besides having his fam
lily ewlng-machine driven by beauti-
full motor, Mr.. Akester has constructed
an electrical hy-catcher, which In confec-
tionery and other such establishments,
where flies ''most do congregate," must
be invaluable. It consists of a series of
plates, one-eighth of an inch apart, the
spaces between being filled with COM
position OF glue and treacle, which at
tracts flies In great numbers. Every al
ternate plate is positive and negative,
ana the moment the fly alights on the
plates he receives a shock which causes
instantaneous death, %
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
A Tramp's Scheme.
From Texas Siftings.I


''Allow me to speak with you mo-
ment on matter of business" tWhat
do you want?' asked the banker, grufay.
"There is money in it for both of us.
If you do not care TO accept my PROPOSE
ton, there are other bankers In Austin
who will be glad to do So. Proceed.
Well, you see / have been eontem-
plating suicide. I've been thinking of
throwing myself into the Colorado River
If do, subscription will be raised for
my destitute family. You will be called
upon to contribute. You know these
ladies who go about collecting money for
the destitute. They will not let you off
under $50. You'll pay that much to- be
left alone. You can't put them off like
you can me-" "Well, proceed. I
know all that. ;" "My proposition is
this: I viii give up all suicidal ideas.
You will not have to pay the $50 for my
distressed family. Thanks to me, you
make 100 per cent. on the investment
without having to do anything" swell,
what next?" "What next! I want my
10 per cent. commission, of course,
which Is just IS. That's what next."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
FiFTY-TWO.
REFLECr1oNs OF A CYNIc.

Bright is the morn, but am blue.
Alasi this day Pm ffty-two.
What can creature say or do
That's joyful, at grim tifty-two2
I'm cursed with corns, despite shoe
AS old and worn as ftty-two.
Rheumatic arrows pierce me through,
My backs butt, at hfty-two.
where once my unthinned grinders grew,
What dismal gaps at fifty-twol
Stern warnings-ah, how oft renew
My dread of govt at fifty-two.
Though al MUSES. 1 should sue,
They'd stint their fire to fifty-tWo
Beauty and grace may fill my view:
They tempt in vain: Pm fifty-two.
Nature AIack 'tis 80 mountain dew"
One prizes most at tifty-two.
Ideals l-pshaw ! 1 marvel who
Dotes on the moon at fifty-twoi
Tastel Art One tries with rscier go'@
PuteS de foie at f1fty-two;
Or even piquant Irish stew
Gust dashed with winel, at flfty-two.
Pass on, World; your false ado
Moves not the pblegm of fifty-two.
Your sweets, soon changed to bitter rue,
Deceive no mere at ifty-two.
Come, friend, a modest game of "loO;"
Mild stakes, mild port, at fifty-two.
Diversions not too flushed Of hue
just suit the nerves of f1fty-two.
Paul HGyTe, IN Harpsrs' Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
He Didn't Keep Books.

James Mitchell, an ola fat-faced col
ored man, was yesterday before Judge
Mitchell, IN the new court of quarter
sessions, says a southern exchange,
charged with the larceny of silver
plated pitcher from the house of Jane
Kelch. 10 save the trouble of trial
Mitchell pleaded guilty. and w&s asked
why he committed the theft. he said
he did not know; there must have been
something that made him do it. GLOW
often nave you been here?" asked DIR.
Warwick. "Once, sah." only enee ?"
We'll, once or twice" "Ceme BOW,
wasn't it two or three tlmes?" "Well,
sab, doan know sab; don't keep no
books" The defendant was sentenced
to an imprisonment of three menshs>
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
A Seasick SteamboatmaH.
From the Wall Street News


A New Yorker who is largely inter
ested in one CT the coast line of steam
ers made a trip to Charleston few
weeks ago, and soon after leaving New
York storm cane on and the craft was
tumbled about in manner to brighten
many of the passengers into the belief
that their last hour had come. The
stock owner was the sickest of the Lot,
and in the midst of his woes he was sp-
preached by friend who is largely IN
terested in New England railroads. 81
understand" began the railroad man,
" that you are considerably interested in
this lne?" Eyes" "You own about
half of it, don't you?" ell believed
do Do you own any railroads ?"
-" Yes, two or three" "And do you
run trains on them?" "Of course"
"And they stop at stations?'' Seer
tainly." Then you are the biggest
fool in America for t. travelling on a
steamboat, even If / DIDO own half the
Incl" shouted the sick man, and he
turned his face to the wall to wait for
death to come.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
SPREADING the GosneI.

The latest device for swindling is
under cover of an advertisement, ITO
those just married or contemplating mar
rage" promising to send for one dollar,
to any address, +" carefully sealed and
secure from observation, work which
no newly married couple should be with
out, etc." Hundreds of letters came,
each containing the dollar. To each adj
dress was sent cheap Testament, cost
ing, with postage, about ten cents. And
it would be hard to say wherein it did
not "fill the bill"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27

A MAN in town has invented a new
fastening for horse collars. It is lucky
that the horses collar does not fasten TO
button in the back of his shirt, be-
cause if it did, Judging from human ex-
perience, when it flew off after he had
broken his thumb nail trying to crowd
it into new button hole, he would just
kick the stuffing out of anything he was
hitched to, even if it was freight GAR.
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
PEACH BUTTER.

Uoh I'LL so1G. Otraln CnfOu9n jelly Dag,
then proceed the same as in making cur
rant Jelly.
PEACH BUTTER.
Pare and stone good ripe peaches, and
cut them up fine. Cook two hours, then
add to each pound of fruit half pound
of sugar, and cook an hour longer, stir
ring all the time.
OUNCE AND APPLE PRESERVE.
Have one-third weight of sweet APP
pies pared, cOred and quartered; equal
weight of sugar and fruit. When the
ounce is boiled tender take it out, boil
the apple IN the ounce water, put them
into the syrup and let them boil till they
look red and clear. An hour and a
half is not too long. Do not boil the
ounces III the syrup, but put layers of
the apple, when done, into jars, with
the ounce, previously cooled tender In
water, and pour the syrup over them.
PEACH JELLY.
Cut dozen peaches in halves, peel
and take out stones, crack half the
seeds, and blanch the kernels; make a
clear boiling syrup of one pound of
white sugar, and into it put the peaches
and kernels; boil very gently for ten
minutes; take out half the peaches, boil
the rest for ten minutes longer, and take
out all the peaches and kernels; mix
with the syrup left IN the kettle the
strained juice of three lemons and an
ounce of isinglass dissolved in little
water and strained; boil up once, fill a
mould half full of the syrup, or Jelly;
let stand until "set," add part of the
peaches.
CHOW-CHOW.
Half bushel of green tomatoes, one
dozen medium-sized onions, one dozen
green peppers with the seeds taken out,
and one small head of cabbage. Sprin-
kle over pint OF salt, mix, and let stand
until morning. Drain, cover with mild
vinegar and cook slowly one hour.
Again drain and pack In jars or crooks.
Put into your kettle one pound of brown
sugar, four tablespoonfuls of white mus
tard seed, two of ground cloves, two of
ground cinnamon, half teacupful of
ground mustard, pint of grated horse
radish, and two quarts of strong vinegar.
pickle. Cover tightly and keep IN a cool
place.
PEACH sHORTCAKE.
Take two heaping teaspoonfuls of
baking powder sifted into one quart of
-four. scant half teacup of butter, two
tablespoonfuls of sugar, little salt,
enough sweet milk Cor water to make a
soft dough; roll out almost as thin as
pie-crust, place one layer in baking
pan, and spread with very little but
ter, upon which sprinkle some -four.
Then add another layer of crust, and
spread as before, and SO on until the
crust is all used. This makes four lay
ers in a pan fourteen inches by seven.
Bake about fifteen minutes, IN a quick
oven, turn out upside down, take off the
top layer (the bottom when baking),
place on dish, spread plent1fully with
soft ripe peaches previously sweetened
with pulverized sugar, place layer upon
layer, treating each one In the same
way, and when done you will have a
handsome cake, to be served warm with
sugar and cream. The secret of having
light dough is to handle as little and
mix it as quick as possible. Shortcake
is delicious served with Charlotte-russe
or whipped cream.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
CRAB APPLE Jelly

Core the apples, put them in pre-
serving kettle, cover with cold water, and
boil till soft. Strain through jelly bag,
then proceed the same as in making cur
rant Jelly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27

PRETTY new Had by the housekeep-
er, dedicated to the grocer: "Take
Back the Flour"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
WHOOPNG COUGH.

WHOOPTNG COUGH.
The following is a specific for whoop-
ing cough, and will cure in from two
days to two weeks: Nitric acid, diluted,
twelve fluid brahms; compound tincture
of cardamoms, three fluid drachms;
syrup, three and a half fluid ounces;
water, one fluid ounce. Mix. One to
two teaspoonsful every two hours, &C
cording to the age of the child.
VEGETABLE POISONING.
The most dangerous of the vegetable
poisons at this season Of the year are the
hemlocks Gncluding the hemlock drop
wort, water hemlock and the common
hemlock), FOOLS parsley, monkshood,
foxglove, black hellebore, or Christmas
rose, buckbran, henbane. thorn apple
and deadly nightshade. In a case of
vegetable poisoning, says knowledge,
"emetics (the sulphate of zinc, if pro-
curable) should be used at once, the
back of the throat tickled with feather,
and copious draughts of tepid water
taken to excite and promote vomiting.
Where these measures fail the stomach
pump must be used. Neither ipeca-
cuanha nor tartar emetic should be
used to cause vomiting, as during the
nausea they produce before vomit-
ing is excited the poison is more
readily absorbed. Vinegar must not
be given until the poisonous matter
has been removed; but afterward it
may be given in doses of wineglass-
full, one part vinegar to two parts
water, once every two hours in mild
cases, but oftener-te half-hour doses
in cases of greater severity. Where
there is stupor, the patient should be
kept walking about, and if the stupor
is great cold water may be dashed over
the head and chest. Strong coffee
may be used where the narcotic effect of
the poisoning is very marked. It is all
important that in cases of vegetable
poisoning a medical man should be sent
for at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
CHANGING SKIES.
BY ANNIE FIELDS.

BY ANNIE FIELDS.
upon the noontide's perfect blue
There sleeps perfect cloud:
The lly's faultless form is hid
Within her leafy shroud.
Now droops the cloud his silver wing.
Now fades the perfect blue;
The ltly's form betrays a fault,
For lovers prove untrue.
-HGrper'S HaezeI1,e.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27

DOES the chimney sweep play the
Aue-it Mar. Ind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
BLEEDING.

To stop bleeding take the fine dust Of
tea and bind it on the wound-at al
times accessible and easily obtained.
After the blood has ceased to flow,
laudanum may be advantageously ap.'
piled to the wound. Due regard for
these Instructions may save much
+ro11h1o
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27

Pare and stone good ripe peaches, anc
cut them up fine. Cook two hours, then
add to each pound of fruit half a pound
OF sugar, and cook an hour longer, stir
ring all the time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-27
THE Home DOCTOR.
LEMON JUICE IN DIPHTHERIA.

LEMON JUICE IN DIPHTHERIA.
A most efficient means for the re
moval of membrane from the throat,
tonsils, etc., in diphtheria: The juice
of lemon applied by means of camePs
hair brush to the affected part every two
or three hours ...
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Orange Boxes, Orange Boxes!

The Tavares saw and planning mill is now
turning out ORANGE BOXES at the rate
one thousand per day, and is prepared to fill
any orders that may be sent US. TERMS Cash
at the mill:
W, LATIMER, Agt.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Agricultural societies.

Florida Fruit Growers Association.-D.
Redmond, pres; w. A, Sebring vlce-pres.;
ID. II. Elliot Sec; w. H. Ashmead, assn,
sec; C. A. Choate, cor. sec,; d. Greenleaf,
treas. Executive Committee, DR.. G. j..
KenwOrthy, DR., j, J. Harris, o. P. Rocks,
and p. Houston.
Norwalk. Fruit and Vine Club.-Col.
RGbt. Bard pres; DR.. Geo. Rogers, sec.
New Smyrna Agricultural and Fruit
Growers Society.-Mr. NJ. B. Rolfe pres,
w. S. Hart, vice-pres. Mrs. M. B, Rolfe.
sec and treas.
Orange Ridge Agricultural and lmmi
grafton Society--Dr, B. B. Bennett, pres.
John Cannon Sec; j. Y. Parce, cor. sec
DeLand. VOlusia Co. Weekly meetings
Orange Park Fruit and Vegetable Grow
ers' northumberland Knapp, Pres.
Z. E. Sabin, Vice-Pres.; o. f. Campbell
Cor. Sec; Rev. o. Taylor, Sec. and Treas,
Correspondence in vited.
Lake George Fruit Growers AssocIa-
ti0n.-Judge A. B. Bartlett, pres, George,
town; w. w. Hawkins, E. Kirby, Mrs. E,
A. Manville, vice-pres'ts. A. II. Manville,
Sec, Lake George; r. o. Hammond, cor.
sec, Fort Gates; George II. Thorn, treas,
GEORGETOWN. Monthly meetings every
econd Saturday of each month
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Improvement With Sheep.

S0atheTn Pt1nter.
England has now been IN cultiva>
ton Tor more than 1000 years, yet
by intellectual farming and liberal
use OF fertilizers. the soil is still made
to produce more per acre than many
farms In this country, which less than
lOO years ago were covered with a
very good forest. A great many farm
ers will argue that they have no mon.
ey with which to purchase fertilizers,
and that their barnyard does not be-
gin to supply the quantity. To them
we can say, do like our cousins
across the water: have a flock OF
sheep and let them manure the land.
10 accomplish this end more wicker
hurdles must be provided. so that lots
large enough to contain the sheep can
be lnclosed and the sheep kept in
hand. Sow turnip or some other seed
which will grow on comparatively
poor land, that the sheep may have
some pastnrage. When this is done
and the crops begin to grow, divide
OH a portion with the hurdles, place
the sheep inside, and while eating of
the crop their droppings will be de-
posted on the land. Continue NOV.
ing the lot from one place to another
until the entire field has been gone
over. II the land is very ,poor this
mode OF treating it should be kept.up
at least two year; then in the spring
plant wheat or oats, to be followed
as soon as harvested by another tur-
mp sowing, which is to be ted to the
sheep IN the same manner as describ-
ed above, and thus raise two crops,
one for the master and the other for
the sheep. The animals will improve
IN wool-growing qualities, increase in
numbers, add to the supply of mans
ure, and all the while enriching the
owner There is no better manure
than sheep droppings, and by follow.
ING the above mode of sowin : and APP
plying it, marked benefits will result
IN short time. The inevitable law
OF nature 10 return something for
what is taken away must 0e adhered
to.