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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

A SHARK ELEVEN YARDS LONG.-A
shark was captured at Taboga by Senior
Valerie Lopez which measured IN metres
40 centimetres in length. 1t was taken
with harpoon, and when dragged on
shore it caused the greatest excitement
among the villagers. An animal IL yds.
in length would not be pleasant fellow
to tackle either Cd land or on shore,
particularly when, as in this case, as an
informant states, although it has no
teeth, its mouth is large enough to hold
a horse" The amateur photographer of
the Veitor Pisani photographed the ami
NAL, and obtained good picture of it,
with its jaws half opened and full grown
boy standing upright in its mouth
Panama Star and Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

WISCONSIN AGRICULTURE.-The stat
istics of agriculture for 1880. which have
just been completed show that Wisconsin
annually produces 81, $685. bushels Of
Indian corn, 24,884, $50 bushels of wheat,
32,905, $50 bushels of oats, 5,043,1 18
bushels of barley, aud 2,29S, 513 bushels
Of rye. Among the states in the pro-
duction of corn she ranks eleventh; of
wheat, ninth; of oats, fifth; of barley,
third; of rye, fourth. She makes very
good showing in the tobacco crop. Her
acreage is $50 and produces 1O,608, 423
pounds, or about 1900 pounds to the
acre. Kentucky, the largest tobacco
growing state in the Union, has an
acreage Of 226, 120, which produces Ill.,
12O,794, pounds, or abont rs pounds to
the acre.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS IN 1854
From the edition of Messrs. Geo. P.
Rowell & Co.'S American newspaper
directory, now, in press, it appears that
the newspapers and periodicals of all
kinds at present issued in the United
Sta ties and Canada reach grand total of
1902. This is a net gain precisely of
1900 curing the last twelve months
and exhibits an increase of 5,618 over
the total number published lust ten
years since. The increase in 1874 over
the total for 1873 was 493. During the
past year the dailes have increased from
1,13S to 1854; the weeklies from 9,O62
to 10,028; and the monthlies from 1901
to 400 The greatest increase is in
the Western States, Illinois, for in
stance, now shows 1909 papers in place
of last years 904, while Missouri issued
604 instead of the 523 reported in 1888,
Other leading Western States also exhib-
it a great percentage of increase. The
total number of papers in New York
State is 1923, against 1899 in 1888.
Canada has shared in the general in =
crease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

The WILD MEN OF JAHoRE.-A
correspondent of the New Orleans
Times Democrat writing from lahore,
China, says:
The ourang-outangs, or "wild men,"
are found on the peninsula, and so are
the orang-utans, or linen of the woods"
[ am aware that Webster and Worcester
make these words synonymous; but am
forced to believe that both the great
photographers have made false state
ment in this regard, as the etymology of
the Maylayan terms which l have given
would go to prove. Certain it is that
what are popularity called orangutans
here, living in the immediate vicinity of
lahore, are humans Though of grade
inferior to the Malays, and generally
living apart from the latter, they gel
their living for the most part by coming
out of their native woods and trading
with the people at lahore. have not
heard of any monkeys, however saga
cious, that do this.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
Business Property for
Sale or to Rent.

The undersigned offers for sale or rent wha
IS Known as the Devy dwelling just east of the
Junction in the Third wand. The house is a
large two story brick, consisting of 20 rooms,
.rTth hard and soft water on the premises. 1t is
saitable for hotel or boarding house, being
uiIt for that purpose by NJ. Devy. 1t will be
cid cheap. ANY one DESTROYS of running no.
81 or boarding house will find it a suitable To-
-.atiOn.
He wishes also to dispose of his two story
Prick blacksmith shop and ito lots, one block
~=lufh of Main on LIST street The building is a
..vy brick 20x4O feet, and in the rear of it is a
.jse artesian well, adding considerable to the
r !Iue of the. property. The location is desira-
E,ie one and very suitable for frst-elass black
zmith shop.
Anyone wishing to buy fine site for dwell
5ng house can be accom- annotated also by apply
ing TO the undersigned. He has twelve lots
ssansistIng of one-quarter acre each in the 4th
ard, north of the Sacred Heart College, near
re hon { of H. WILDER. These lots will be sold
A whole or in part and all ofthe above property
n the most favorable terms Property is low,
,.lld now is the time to purchase. For further
particulars applyto
2, KENNEDY,
Liveryman, list. St.. south Of Main.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

INTERVIEWED by the Philadelphia
Press, r. P. Flower, of New York, said
among other things:
By the way, it strikes me" as very
amusing to hear some of our Democratic
friends point proudly TO Jefferson as a
free-trader. Why, he was the worst pro-
tectionist in the whole early outfit. Just
get the Embargo act and study it closely,
and you'll find that the apostolic head Of
the Democratic party raised higher wall
around American industries than the
most fanatical Pennsylvania would dare
to think of to-day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

BERLIN seems to be little overcrowd-
ed. 1t contains IA houses, each inhabit-
ed by more than 800 persons, 1872 houses
inhabited by between 200 and 800, 1858
houses by between 100 and 200, 6,55S
houses by between 60 and 100, and 9,119
houses inhabited by from 2 to so persons.
Ten hundred and eighty is the largest
number of persons living i'll one house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court
for Jefferson County-In Probate.

Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County Cont to be held in and for said
county, at the Court House, in the city of Jeffer
June, being the Sd day of June, A. D. 1884, at
II O'Clock in the forenoon. the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The petition OF Albert Kucera for an order
authorizing and directing the administrator
with the win annexed of GustavuS Werlich, late
of the city of Watertown, IN said county, de-
ceased, to deed to said petitioner the undivided
half of that piece of land i'll the 18th ward of
said CITY, to-wit: Lot No. i'll block IS mark
ed and designated on the recorded plat OF Y ok
man and Werlich's addition to said city.
Dated this Sth day of April, A. D. 1884.
BY order of the Court.
HENRY COLON1US.
26w6 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

price. The fastest selling book in America. I'm
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
STATE OF WISCONSIN-County
Court for Jefferson County.

In the matter of the Guardianship of Ida Wach-
holz@an Berdina Wachholz, Minor Daughters
: of Fred Wachholz DeceaSed,-In Probate. y
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance Of an order of license made in said
matter on the fourth day Of March, a. d. 1884,
the undersigned Adam MichelS, guardian of the
said minors, Ida. and Bercina Wachholz will
on the fifth day of May A. D. 1884, at 10 O'Clock
A. M, at the hereinafter described premises in
the City of WatertOwn in Jefferson County, offer
for sale at public auction the following describ-
ed land situated in the County of Jefferson tc-
w.t. Lot number one C) in Block number three
(3) Charles T. GrisWolds Addition to the City of
WATERFOWL, County of Jefferson, and State of
Wisconsin, according 10 the map of said Addi-
ton as laid out by SAID Charles F, Griswold, re-
corded in the Registers Office Of Jefferson
County, Wisconsin.
The terms of sale will be made known at the
time and place of sale.
Dated WatertoWn, Wis, April Sth, A. D, 1884.
26w4, ADAM NICHELS, Guardian
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SHORT
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Time and the Best of accomm Odations--au OF
which are furnished by the greatest railway in
America
CHICAGO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
Legal ADVERTISEMENTS.
STATE OF WISCONSIN-County Court
for jefferson CountY-In Probate.

Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
county at the Court House, in the city of Jeffer-
son, in said county, on the first Tuesday of May,
being the 9th day of May, A. D 1854, at ii
o'clock in the forenoon, the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The petition of c. q, Skinner, administrator
with the will annexed of Isaac S. Carr, late of
the City of Waterfowl in said comfy deceased,
for the allowance of his account and for his dis.
charge from said trust, and for the assignment
ofthe estate of said deceased to the persons en-
titled thereto.
Dated this 9th day of March, A. D. 1884.
By order of the Court.
HENRY COLONIUS,
25W4 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

The use o the term
"Short Line, in con
nection with the cor
porate II a N G of q
great road conveys
an idea of just what
is required by the
travelling public-a
Short Line, Quick
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17
HINTS FOR FARM And HOUSE.
Houeehold Recipss.

To take grease out Of velvet, pour a
little turpeutine over the spot, then rub
briskly with a piece of dry flannel.
Pretty bedroom curtains are made OF
a single width of crimson ottoman cloth
over a second pair made of antique lace.
If any poison has been swallowed,
give instantly half a glass of cold water,
with a heaping %teaspoouful each ofcom-
mon salt and ground mustard stirred IN
10 it..
INFLAEnED EYELIDs One cents worth
sulphate of zinc in two unces of rain
water: one drop in the eyes or twice
daily; dilute if too strong. Put in a
glass vial and cork tightly; it will keep
a long time.
PROMPT CURE OF RNGwoRMs.-R.
W. Taylor, M. D., in the Journal of
Cataneous Diseases, reports the best re-
suits from the use of paint composed of
a tincture of myrrh and four grains to
the ounce of bichloride of mercury.
Other skin affections are cured by the
application of this remedy.
We have had considerable experience
in owning a farm which we could not
live upon nor till ourselves have hired
help to carry it on and have let it out
upon shares, and we have no hesitation
in saying that the second method is in
every way preferable for a man in the
circumstances our subscriber states.
Sweet biscuits are made in this way F;
If economy is no object, set a sponge
over night ofone pint of sweet milk, the
whites of six eggs, n quarter Of a
pound OF butter, one quarter ola pound
of sugar. Beat well, add flour until it
is about like ordinary bread sponge. In
the morning knead in flour to make it
stiff enough TO roll. Bake in a moder-
ate oven.
You cannot fail to have good brown
bread if you follow this rule: take one
pint each of graham and wheat -four,
make a stiff batter with warm water put
in a piece of butter, the size of a
BILE, and one teaspoonful of molasses, a
piece of q yeast cake about the size of a
hickory nut, or one large tablespoonful
of yeast, a pinch of salt; mix with a
spoon; do not try to knead it heat your
bread tins, butter them, and put the
sponge in; when very light bake in a
moderate oven. 1t usually requires a
little more time for the brown bread to
rise han for white.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17
Start the Celery.

The wisdom that crowned the mount
aims with pines and fringed the the
streams with willows is unerrimg. All
plant life finds by natural selection its
true home, and we may learn the whole
secret of celery culture by studying its
surroundings in its native swamps and
marshes. 1t belongs to q family OF
plants that grow along the water-courses
and flourish in cool, moist situations,
and these conditions, if not natural to
the chosen site, must be artlticially
supplied for best success. L am con-
WINGED that fine celery can be raised in
almost any soil kept open by frequent
stirring. [ have seen a marked i'm
provement in the celery offered in u
York markets since the publication OF
my articles on the cultivation of celery
two years ago. Such specimens as were
exhibited by a few persons only at fairs,
are now common and excite no comment.
Celery should be sown as early in the
season as the ground can be worked.
If snow and freezing weather follow, it
will do no harm. Dig, break up, and
pulverize the soil thoroughly, add a
light top-dressing of SCOT, smooth the
surface evenly, and scatter the seed
thinly; giving plenty of to make
good stock plants. Do not cover the
seed with earth, but press lightly into
the soil with a board. Never allow the
soil to become dry after sowing, but
keep it moist by frequent waterings. II
there should be heavy winds, it is best
te protect with a light covering. If the
seed is slow to start do not be dis
couraged, but continue the waterings'
I have had it lie six weeks before ger
minating. OF course you will grow
none but the best varieties. The Dwarf
White Solid is preferred; ] confess to a
great Partially for the Sandringham
Dwarf. As soon as the plants are an
inch high thin them. Keep the sol
open about them by frequent STRINGS
and keep them constantly moist thai
they may receive NJ check until the
time arrives for setting them out in the
trenches:-[Mrs II. NJ. Order, York
Penn.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17
Rnninass for Bows.

A Western Burial correspondent thinks
it easily possible so TO treat the boys as
TO lead them to like the farm life and
suggests the following process:
"Giye a boy a calf, a colt, chickens or
other stock, and have him understand
that whatever he makes by faithful at
tendance shall be his own. If he is
careless or Indifferent let him suffer the
loss, hut take pains to show him what
he might have made had he been more
faithful and dilligent. A boy who will
take care of a litter Of pigs, feeding and
watering regularly and caring for in
every way, if he is told that when they
are first placed in his keeping that one
of them shall be his own for his work,
he will take the greatest interest in the
task.
''The field, the garden, the orchard
and the culture of small fruits, afford
ample variety for differences of DISPOSE
ton. And, by the way it is well that in
nearly every farmers family these differ
ences are found; since the various inter
ests to be looked after in well regulated
rural homes need on this account their
several specialists. But whatever the
inclination of a boy may be he should
be fairly and honestly dealt with, and
taught to see and realize it in his own
experience, that there is a profit in well
managed farm work.
"Treated in this way he is instructed
and practised in actual business, and
surely this is no small advantage. Be
sides, he is made to feel that he has an
interest in the farm and the home,
other than that of mere obligation to
stay there. He becomes conscious ofthe
honor which attaches to business and
ownership. As he grows older he is led
to find in the occupation of the farmer
ample scope for the display of the best
executive or business qualities, and he
will scarcely fail to see the superior adj
vantages and pleasures of a peaceful
country life"
There is nothing novel in this plan.
but its educational influence in the right
direction can scarcely be overestimated
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17

1t is said that the ginghams will be
morein demand than eve this season,
as their wearing qualities and various
other advantages have been thoroughly
tested and demonstrated. They are
certainly found in most desirable shades
and patterns and will make up into
most graceful and becoming toilets for
midsummer wear. In the plaids and
checks the bright, conspicuous colors
of a few seasons ago are noticeably
absent, and more delicate and less clash
ing shades substituted In their place.
Some of the prettiest of the designs are
seen in broken checks and plaids com-
biningtwo shades of the anne color with
white. such as a deep and a delicate pink
alternating with narrower lines of white
or shades of blue in the same arrange
ment. Others show only one shade
with white, arranged in regular checks
or blocks in almost any desired size,
from the pinhead checks to the blocks
an inch and a half square. Some of the
shades of pale green are unusually pref
ty, and drabs, grays, and buffs are al
so noticeable from their frequent occur
renee. Narrowblack velvet ribbon was
used on some of the bingham suits of
last season, and with very pretty effect.
The general arrangement outlined
straight rows, although an occasional
exception was seen in the use of full
rosettes. Velvet ribbon is really a more
appropriate and prettier trimming than
might at first be apparent, as gingham
is classed among the wash materials.
But with the exercise of a little care a
dress may easily be worn through an
entire season, and at the end of that
time @ change of trimming and also de-
sign is generally considered desirable.
New sateens are also seen, with designs
similar to those of last season, but with
a modification of color noticeable.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17
Woman in the Ga rden.

We recommend to all women who are
fortunate enough to have a piece ofland
at their command to CULTIVATE q vege-
table garden. The culture of strawber-
ries, raspberries, blaekberries, goose
berries, %currants and golden vegetables
is as delightful and profitable as any
thing in which a woman can engage.
She may sprinkle her garden well with
flowers. All the better for that. A
SNOWFALL in this corner and q rose In
that. a dahlia bed there and a moss bor-
der here, will not be out o fplace. Only
let the substantial and useful constitute
the chief part. A touch of the ornate,
like a ribbon on a good bonnet, is not in
the least Objectionable. In all the
schools the girls study botany. 1t Is
healthful, pleasing and useful. The
principles of horticulture are the prin-
ciples of botany put into practice. Farm
ers study agriculture; why should not
their wives and daughters study hortl-
culture? The employment IS both
healthful and pleasant. What woman
cannot raise beets, tomatoes, onions,
lettuce, and furnish her own table with
them? What woman cannot plant a
raspberry bush, or currant or goose
berry, and attend to it well. The ex-
pertinent is both pleasing and profitable.
lex.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17

of pale amber tortoise shell, the odd
Spanish comb of extreme size, either
plain, richly clouded shell, or exquisitel
Y carved, generally accompanied with
side combs, are now worn with the high
couture. An immense comb of shell
carved in lilies, wheat sheaves and deli
cate foliage and starsis disinterred from
a chest where it has lain for two O.
three generations. Another of silve
gilt in coronet shape is set with ten large
sapphires. Side combs corresponding
with the large combs are set with Rim
pebbles, cairngorm, false topaz, aqua
marine, or large gems. The Empress
Josephine couture is revived, consisting
of a long graceful ostrich plume, laid
about the high knot.
For classical faces there are Greek
bandeaux of carved, fligree or plain
gold, set with pearls II precious stones.
lowering on long gold pins are birds CT
butterflies, such as a butterfly of sap
phires ,rubies and diamonds, and dropped
with spots of FURNISHED gold; a hum
ming bird of radiant diamonds, emer-
aids and rubies, with emerald head and
garnet eyes, the wide spread transpar-
emit wings studded with shifting lights
of silver green, rosy cream and blue
opals.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17

soreness of the joints end a general feel
ing of relief. I p%ersevered in its use
and finally got 50 l could move around
without limping, when I told my friends
that it was Warmers Safe Rheumatic
Cure that had put me on my feet"
"And do you regard your cure as
permanent"
Certainly, I haven'n been so well
in years as l am now, and although I
have been subjected to frequent and Sc
we're changes of weather this winter, I
have not felt the first intimation of the
return of my rheumatic trouble"
"Do You object to the publication of
this interview, Mr.. Ashley?"
"Not at all, sir. 1 look upon it as a
duty l owe my fellow creatures to allie
viate their sufferings so far as 1 am
able, and II communication regarding
my symptoms and cure that may be
sent to me at 506 Maine avenue will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention"
Judging from your recital, Mr..
Ashley, there must be wonderful cura-
tive properties about this medicine ?"
"Indeed, there is, Sir, for no man suf-
fered more nor longer than did 1 be-
fore this remedy gave me relief"
"To go back to the original subject,
Mr.. Ashley, 1 suppose you see the same
familiar faces about the lobby session
after session 2"
"No, not SC much as You might think.
New faces are constantly seen and old
ones disappear. The strain upon lob
byists is necessarily very great, and
when You add to this the demoralizing
effect of late hours and incorporate
habits and the fact that they are often
found out in their steals, their disap-
pearance can easily be accounted for"
"What proportion Of these blood-bills
are successful? ,"
"A very small percentage, sir. Not
withstanding the power and influence
of the lobby, but few of these vicious
measures pass. Were they successful
it would be a sad commentary upon o
system of government, and would vlr-
tually annihilate one branch of it. The
great majority of them are either re-
ported adversely or smothered in com
mittee by tho wretchfulness and loyalty
of our congressman" j. ID. ID.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17
ston1achs Differ.

Two head of cattle of the same age
standing side by side may eat alike, but
it does not follow hat they digest alike.
The difference in this respect should be
carefully noticed, and the animals be
fed accordingly-each getting more or
less than the other according to its
ability to digest its food. The differ
ence in digestion may be detected by
the condition of the excrement as we'll
as by the general appearance of the ami
NAL. A -looseness of the bowels indi-
Gates too much food, although it may
exist from other causes. Cold horns
and a light skin show that the animal
does not get food enough or has poor
digestion, which makes a feeble circula-
ton of the blood, of which no doubt
there is a scanty supply. Such an ami
NAL must have a variety Of food and be
kept out of the cold. A moderate dose
of stimulants daily viii do it good.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-17
strawberrles For Farmers.

From New York Tribune.
Any soil hat will raise a first-rate
crop Of corn or potatoes will raise a
good crop of Wilson strawberries. 1
say Wilson because 1 have always been
successful with them, and only compar-
%atively so with the best of others that I
have tried, while a part of them have
been almost entire failures, and many
of them very annoying and expensive
ones. Other things being equal, alight,
loamy soil, rather too damp than too
dry, is preferable. Still, no water
must be allowed to stand upon or near
the top Of the ground. Hence the
necessity of draining. Manure heavily,
say at the rate of thirty or forty loads
to the acre., and plough it under. Com
mon stable or barnyard manur will
answer every purpose. The soil shoIld
be made fine and mellow. We will
suppose this is all done in the spring,
about as soon as the ground is in first
rate condition for working. Now mark
off the ground in rows, say three and a