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St. Landry democrat., 1886-06-19
SORGHUM PLANTING.
sgni"Tropical Plant Which Requires
Considerable Care


Considerable Care.
In planting sorghum, it should be
borte in mind that the plant is more or
less tropical in its nature, and hence it is
nos wise to begin planting too early.
Directly after corn planting is soon
CROUCH. The ground must be well
warmed up before planting, so as to
p11sh the termination of the seed as rap
idly as possible. Those who have grown
sorghum know how slowly is its growth
for the first week or two. This is the
critical time in the life of the crop, and
it is Important that it be given all the
Chances possible. This is the time, too.
when the weeds are pushing up and
growing with the greatest vigor. By
deferring the planting, chance is given
for weeds to start, and then be killed
just before planting the sorghum.
10 keep the weeds from injuring the
crop is matter of great Importance.
We have no doubt that more loss re-
suits to sorghum-growers through foul
Land than BY any other means; and the
necessity OF having the land for this
~AoP e's SAo"l do pOsSlDle from weeds,
and to keep those that are there in sub
lection, can not be too strongly urged
A good preparation for sorghum, both
10 clear the land of weeds and to give
good tilth to the soil, is to plow the land
early in the fall, so as to give the seeds
chat are there chance to germinate
before spring as early as the ground is
In condition, letting it lay until time to
plant, when a good narrowing with
such sue, an implement as a fertilizer, will
kill all weeds that have started, and
leave the soil fine and mellow.
10 hasten the termination of the seed
1t may be soaked twenty-four hours in
water before planting. Do not, in
planting, cover the seed too deep.
When one remembers how readily sor-
ghum and other seed will sprout when
scattered on the surface of the ground
and subjected to the spring rains, il
would seem as though no covering was
needed; and, in fact, but little covering
IS needed if the other conditions are
St. Landry democrat., 1886-06-19

1t has been a tiresome week to her.
"O!" she says, "when will ever get
any rest?"
May God comfort all who toll with the
needle and the sewing machine, and have
compassion on those borne down under the
fatigues of life.
Another great trial is privation of taste
and sentiment. There are mechanics who
have their beautiful homes, who have their
fine wardrobes, who have all the best
fruits and meats of the earth brought to
their tables. They have their elegant
libraries. But they are the exception.
A great many of the working people
OF our country are living in cramped
abodes, struggling amid great hardships,
living in neighborhoods where they do
not want to live, but where they have to
live. do not know of any thing more
painful than to have fine taste for paint.
ing and sculpture, and music and glorious
sunsets, and the expanse of the blue sky,
and yet not be able to get the dollar for
the oratorio, or to get picture, or to buy
ones way into. the country to look at the
setting sun and at the bright heavens.
While there are men in great affiuence,
who have around them all kinds of lux.
uries in art, themselves entirely unable to
appreciate these Misunderstanding their
books by the square foot, their pictures
sent to them by some artist who is glad
to get the miserable daubs out of the studio
there are multitudes of refined. delicate
women who are born artists and shall
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
WATERFOWL ILLUSTRATED.

We are in receipt from the hands of
the artist J. B. May, part first of "Water-
town Illustrated" being FIVE views of
points Of interest in the city, namely,
High Schools st. PauPs Episcopal Church,
Bank of Watcrtown and City Hall. City
Brewery, and Rock River from railroad
bridge, looking north. These views are
taken in the highest style of art, and are
as true to nature as the needle to the
pole, conveying to the eye a most perfect
and pleasing idea of the scenes they are
intended to represent. As souvenirs of
our city's appearance the plates are we'll
worthy place in either frame or a
portfolio. The illustrations will be pub
lished in five parts, and the entire set of
plates will form a splendid collection of
Waite hown views, which none of our
citizens having a pride in our city should
be without. Mr., May has certainly done
himself great credit in the excellence Of
his work The second part of the illus
trations will be ready for delivery in
about five weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
WISCONSIN JEWELERS. ASSOCIATION.

4
The Wisconsin jewelers. Association
held its annual meeting at the CONNER
cial Hotel in this eitv last Wednesday.
The old officers we're re elected, as follows:
President. E. Eisburg, Waukesha; vice.
president, w. D. Sproessor, Watertown;
secretary aud treasurer, Fl. B. Thorpe,
Beaver Dam; executive committee, G
Tousley, Fort Atkinson; F. Foot, Lake
Mills; A. Wiggenhorp, Waterfowl. Mil
waukee was selected IS the next place of
meeting, in May, 1887.
The association took stand again st
the purchase of goods from any whole
sale jeweler who issues catalogues, or cir
culates price lists in open envelopes. It
was also made the duty of the associa-
ton to use every means to have the
present state auction law repealed. For
license of 800 under this law, a per
son can sell at auction anywhere in the
state, and the association favors law
that would give each city and town the
control of auction licenses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
THE ACME PARTY.

The Acme Advertising Party, of Chi
cago composed Of twenty men under the
management Of Ell. M, Little, of New
York, will stop at the Commercial Hotel
day or tomorrow This party are all
handsomely uniformed, and they repre-
sent the largest Copying House in the
country.
Mr.. Meyer, the advance agent of the
Acme Party. remained at the CONNER
cial over Sunday, and was very much
pleased with the city and its people. The
Acme company are doing some very fine
work of Art, and they will call upon our
citizens and exhibit some of their speci-
mems, which for beauty, durability and
cheapness can not be excelled. The Acme
Brass Band, under the leadership of
Prof. Chas. Steinberger, of Boston, will
furnish some music in the evening, as an
evidence to our citizens of the thrift and
enterprise of thesAcme people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
END OF THE MILWAUKEE, War.
Return OF the Rifles.

The Watertown Rifles, Captain A.
Solliday, Co. l., I'd Regiment Wisconsin
National Guard, returned Monday even
ing at o'clock, from Milwaukee, where
the boys had been doing service in re-
Spouse to the call of the Governor, since
the previous Tuesday. As the train
pulled up at the depot, the returning mill
tia were welcomed with rounds of cheers
and other greetings. Forming in line,
the boys marched up town and broke
ranks in the armory, to again resume
their civil occupations.
The members of the Rifles all return in
good spirits and are we'll pleased with
their first warlike experience. Praise
has been melted out to them by the
authorities for the pluck and soldierly
bearing they displayed during the troub-
lous days they passed through, and our
boys come back with a record they may
we'll feel proud Of.
The Watertown Rifles, Darlington
Rifles and Beloit Guards were assigned
the work of protecting the Allis shops
from any attacks that might be made by
the strikers, and this was their post of
duty during their entire stay in Milwau-
kee. In appreciation of their faithful
services Mr.. Allis presented each CON-
pany with 800 The first few days the
boys boarded at the Metropolitan Hotel,
but after that, tiripg of hotel fare, they
mustered cook into the ranks, organized
culinary department and served their
own "hard tack" in the "Hotel de Allis, :"
among the lathes and machinery of the
shops What troubled the boys most was
the loss of sleep, and the late hours they
have kept since their absence from home
is depicted on their faces in a very
marked manner.
The only startling incident coming
within the experience of the boys was
when the Darlington and Beloit COM
paDies with portion of the Rifles, were
called out Thursday forenoon and ordered
to be ready to fire at any moment, it being
reported that a large number of rioters
were approaching to sack the shops. The
rumor proved false, however, and the
"wrinkled front" of affairs became smooth
again and so continued to the close Of
the troubles.
The cost to the state for calling out the
militia will be about 81 800 day. The
priyates receive 81 day, and their ra.
tons cost about S.. There have been
about 800 men in actual service, includ-
ing officers, who draw the same pay as
the regulars who rank with them. About
$4,000 will cover the whole expense to
the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
BOOTS AND SHOES.

George E. Shaw, dealer in boots and
shoes, Main street, opposite the postofice,
takes pleasure in announcing to the public
generally that he has received a large
stock of ladies' fine shoes, French, Glove,
Dongola and Curcel Kids and Pebble
Goat, all of the latest styles. Also pew
line Of the Syracuse ladies' and misses
Kid and Pebble Goat toe-slippers, misses
and children's shoes with spring heels
In the mems line, the finest hand sewed
kangaroo Congress, button and lace shoes,
calf and cloth tops, and button shoes in
all the different and latest styles. In
boots, the finest hand-sewed mems boots,
durable, strong and pegged calf and kip
boots; also boys and youths boots All
kinds of mems slippers, ETC., etc. Call
in and examine the stock; you will find
prices very low. Repairing neatly and
promptly done. Invisible patches on
fine kid shoes and rubber patches, war
ranted. Mr.. A. Schumacher will be
always on hand to wait upon customers
and they can be assured of finding him
as pleasant and accommodating in his
business with them as heretofore.
GEO. E. SHAW,
Agent for E. S. Burr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
Tired OF the Big Cities.


AS might be, expected, we already hear
that many large manufacturers are en-
deavoring to get out of large cities and
locate in small ones, where there will not
be so much connection on the labor
question, nor fear of disturbance from
Socialistic mobs and riots. Commissioner
Flower, of the State Labor bureau, re-
ports that several firms are DESTROYS of To-
eating in Madison, if they could be suf-
ficiently encouraged. One is novelty
WOODEN mill with large business. it is
owned chiefly by one man, who needs
$4,000 more capital to handle the bust
ness properly, and if the stock to that
amount would be subscribed he would
like to move there. The Dueber Watch
Case company, of Newport, KY, is also
looking for new location. The com pany
paid last year 100000 in wages, and did
a business of over $2,0O0,OO0 They
employ 800 men, and with their families
would add 5000 to the population of any
place they may locate in. Now comes
up the question, is WATERFOWL willing to
move in the matter of trying to induce
some of these concerns to come here and
locate tier business ? Let our citizens
Try and sec What can be done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
ANOTHER SUICIDE.

3 The following dispatch to The Inter
Ocean relates to a former resident of
Watertown:
MILWAUKEE, Wis May 1O.--Eli Call,
aged 40 years, committed suicide by ad-
ministering chloroform to himself at the
residence of Mrs. Conroy, No. 1856 Mich.
gan street, at 9 o'clock last night. The
deceased formerly resided at Waterloo,
this state. and few years ago drifted to
WATERFOWL. A year or two ago Mr.. Call
engaged in the restaurant business at
Janesyille, but met with reverses and lost
all his money. He came to Milwaukee
in February last in search of employment
but aside from doing a little gardening
was unsuccessful in obtaining work. The
deceased had been in poor health for
several months past and had constantly
brooded over his misfortunes.
Call worked as mixer in the bakery
of Woodland & Stone some years and
left here about 10 months ago. His FIRST
wife died while an inmate of the Northern
Hospital for the Insane, and Call married
for his second wife an employe of W. A.
Woodwork, who kept the Linden House.
The union was an unhappy one and a
separation took place between Call and
his wife.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
OAK HILL CEMETERY.

The trustees of Oak Hill Cemetery
met on Monday evening last and organ
lied by the election of the following off :
GERS for the ensuing year: Daniel Hall,
President; Daniel Jones, Treasurer; j..
T. Moak, Secretary; P. G. Quentmeyer,
Superintendent
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that hereafter the founda.
tons Of monuments shall be laid in ce-
ment, and well and substantially built;
and that the same shall be done under
under the direction of the Superintend-
ent and subject-to his approval"
This action on the part of the trustees
was necessary on account of the careless
manner in which the work on several
monuments has been done, as is shown
by their present topping condition.
The beauty ofthe grounds is much marred
by such unsightly appearances, and the
trustees act wisely in guarding against
anything more of that kind in the future.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
PERSONAL.

H. Mulberger and F. Miller leave to-
day OF trip to Dakota.
Rowland Hughes, of Utica, New York,
is on visit at his former home here.
J. w. Moore. of The Gazette, returned
yesterday from four days trip 20 Eau
Claire.
Mrs. DR.. D. A. Hadley, of Oconomo-
voc, visited her mother, Mrs. M. S. Will
der, On Saturday.
Chas. D. Richards started yesterday
for Mitchell. OAK, where he will remain
for several months.
Moses Richards, of Nunda, Illinois, has
been visitor for few days past at his
old home in the First ward.
The many friends Of Charles Fl. Ferry
will regret to learn of his serious illness
from heart disease at his home in the
Fourth ward.
John Ford and his son, James g., re-
turned Wednesday night last from their
wanderings in Colorado, Utah and Cali
fornia in robust health and Jolly spirits,
feeling well repaid for their trip. The
closing chapter of their travels will be
given to the REPUBLICAN readers next
week
jesse Stone and wife, returned Friday
evening from Clifton Springs New York,
where Mr. Stone for the most of The time
since last fall, has been receiving water
cure treatment. His condition physically
is much the same as when he left here,
although his chee-fulness and activity
give his friends reasonable hope of his
recovery,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
JUNEAU.

A meeting of the Monument Com
mittee" of the G. A. r. Post, of the
county will be held here on Monday next,
when it is expected that plans for suta
BILE monument will be submitted.
Decoration day will be observed here
on Monday, 31st inst, in compliance
With orders from headquarters.
The G. A. r. Post of this place will
hold its annual pic mic on Rock River on
Saturday next.
County Court has been busily engaged
for several days in examining the &C.
count of Henry Allen as guardian of An
drew Mcqueen In the case of Owen
against the estate of Susan Savusworth,
which has also engaged the attention of
the Court for some time past, decision
has been rendered against the plaintiff.
A call is in circulation for a, special
meeting of the County Board of Superb
sors to be held within few weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
HUSTISFORD.

August Lehman has completed the
basement wall for his large barn. Gus.
Cranhold is doing the carpenter work.
Mrs. ]. Hustis has come back from Mil
waukee to the old homestead in the vii.
lage, to remain and take care of her hus-
band, who has been in feeble health for
some time past.
S. B. Jones and wife visited their
daughter, Mrs. A. Ryder, at Juneau last
Saturday and Sunday.
s. Jones, after experimenting with an
incubator two seasons, thinks the old way
of Matching chickens is the best.
Willie Hooker had the misfortune to
get his hand between two stones, and
smashing badly two fingers FARMER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
May 4.


Regular meeting of the Board of Education
May 9Th, 1886. All the Commissioners were pres
ent. Com. May was chosen President of the
Board for the ensuing year.
The following resolution presented by Com
Sloan, was adopted all voting in the affirmative:
Resolved, That the salaries Of the Clerk of the
Board of Education and the Superintendent of
Schools be fixed at $3.50 and $500 per annum re-
spectively. and that the same be paid as teach
ers' salaries are now paid.
The Board now proceeded to the election of q
Superintendent of Schools and a Clerk of the
Board for the ensuing year, viva voce. Prof. C.
perintendsnt of Schools. and VIM. II. Rohr
likewise for Clerk of the Board. they were each
declared duly elected
Miss Ella Wilder, appointed at the last meet
ing as teacher, presented.her acceptance, which
was on motion placed Oh file
The following accounts were presented, and
under the suspension of the rules allowed:
Jennie Rickett, $1.25 for teaching.
Fred Fred G. weise, 500
W. ,. sproesser, 100 repairing clock
g. 8. W NeSei & Son. 5 ! 5s " iu1oE
Sheldon d Co, IL So text books.
D. Appleton & Co. 11.67 " -"
Ivlson, Brakeman, Taylor & Co., $3.50 for text
books.
A report of the Superintendent or the present
enrolment of pupils and the recommending of
the appointment of a committee on teachers and
the purchase of "Yagers' Anatomical Study"
was presented, and the same was accepted and
placed on file.
Com, Voss offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Rules of the Board. as now
adopted and ready for publication but not yet
in the hands of the hands of the printer, be
submitted to the Board for further considera-
ton.
On motion, the committee on teachers to con-
sist of the President and the text book commit
tee. The President deferred the appointment
of the standing committee until the next
meeting. On motion Board adjourned
VIM. II, RoHR, Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
MONTE cRlSTo.

The great drama of Monte Cristo will
be presented at Turner Hall Friday even,
ing, the talented young American actor
Frank Lindon appearing in the principal
role, with fine cast. This drama is from
Alexander Dumas renowned story of the
same title, from which he has achieved
his greatest reputation as writer Moth
ing finer in the dramatic line has ever
been presented in WATERFOWL, and the eff
fort should be well sustained by our the
alter going people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12

The cattle fair yesterday was we'll
attended, and large amount of stock
changed hands.
The ladies of st. PauPs Episcopal
church are making preparations for their
annual bazaar to be held early in June.
Remember Raue & Dobbratz are the
leaders in first class work and low prices.
Board by the week can be procured
Oh reasonable terms by applying to Mrs.
Muntzlinger, Dodge street, Fourth ward.
WALL Paper! Wall Paper! Largest
and newest selections at lowest prices. at
Raue & Dobbratz.
WIN. Schultz has charge of the work
of removing the Piperville dam, aud will
blow up section of it to-day with Giant
powder.
The interior of St. Henri's church is
undergoing a transformation, and the
decorative work will be done by Liebig
& Co., Milwaukee.
The Mccormick Harvester Co. have
secured the services of our townsman,
Denny j. Griffin, as their general agent
for Wisconsin. A good selection.
The wedding of Robert Goeldner, Of
this city, and Miss Lizzie Martin, takes
place next Saturday evening in Milwau-
kee at the home of the bride.
Call and see our line of artists
brushes, tube paints, ETC., etc. Raue q
Dobbratz, Main street, between Third
and Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Sproesser are
subjects for congratulations over the ar
rival OF girl baby at their home Tues
day morning.
The ST. Bernard Temperance and
Benevolent Society have rented the hall
over G. Lynch's store, and fitted it up in
good shape for their meetings.
-Raue & Dobbratz employ the largest
and best force of first class workmen i'll
the city, and will guarantee all work
satisfactory or no pay.
H. J. Hoffman, foreman of The
REPUBLICAN office, is again at his
post, having returned from serving the
state during the recent troubles in Mil.
waukee, as member of the Watertown
Rifles.
jefferson society circles are interested
in the marriages of Ralph Bird to Miss
Lena Greenwood, at the residence of the
brides mother, and J T. Reddish to Miss
Nellie Ostrander, daughter of J. w. Os-
trander, at San Francisco, California.
The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was lower, closing at 777sc fol-
No. 2 spring and 1873 seller June. Flour
was unchanged. Oats closed at 281sc,
corn at 341ac, rye at &c and barley at
! SOC. Hogs were steady at$3. S5@4.O5.
CRUDE & Actenhagen are the sole
agents for the Alameda farasol, some
thing entirely new in the parasol line
The Alameda has two shapes to one
parasol, ard is altogether the greatest
novelty for the season of 1886. Don't
fail to call aud see them at CRUDE &
Actenhagen's. %
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-05-12
To Lot Owners in Oak Hill Cemetery

Persons desiring to have their lots in
the cemetery properly cared for and kept
in good condition, can have the same
done by leaving an order with the secre-
tary or with Mr.. Gevers, the assistant
superintendent, on the grounds. The
charge for the season will be $3.50 for
lots with hedge, and ST for those with
out a hedge, payment to be made invari-
ably in advance. 8
BY order of Board of Trustees.
J. 7. MoAK,
May 4. Secy.