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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

forgiveness Nan said not word for a
long time, but finally she turned about
with half sheer on her face and said,
'Pll jeff to see who pays for the tickets
to the theater tonight To JEFF is to
play game with type. Mr.. Kokuk got
stuck for the tickets and I tell you he
was tickled. They went; but they only
saw part of the play, AS they were
walking along to the theater they passed
a parsonage. Isn't that the man that
preached the funeral sermon for the
Rats children p asked Mr. Kokuk.
eyes, answered Nan.
"'Let's go in and see HIM said Mr..
Kokuk.
''In they went, and Nan, who is usual
ly surprised at nothing, was much as
tonished when Mr.. Kokuk asked the
minister to marry them, but she con-
sented and they were married, and when
the minister had reached the end of the
performance and Mr.. Kokuk took Nan
in his arms and kissed her, what did she
do but drop her head on his shoulder
and cry! She said it was because she
was worn out watching with The Rats
folks, but [ reckon those tears were
tinctured with the compound essence Of
joy y.s.r Do ro,, 900 +,,+ lind 8 CONN
trifed looking fellow with a SLOUGH hat
standing over there by one of the forms
talking to the foreman? That's Mr..
Kokuk. He's now editor and proprietor
of the Kokuk Banner. Gets all the
county printing and is making barrel
of money. He's here on a visit and
telling the boys about Nan. Gave me
her picture as she now looks. Gentle,
refined looking lady, amt she? She's
boss of the Sunday school in Kokuk,
has two scholars from her own family to
send to it, and when any of the printers
go on the tramp she bustles into the
Banner Office and losses metal with the
best of them. If there's a sick family
in Kokuk or the contiguous territory
that needs help, you bet Nan will be
there.
Say, mister, I'm not well posted on
religion, but when time is called, and
the saints take their places in line in
heaven I'll bet Nan will be first on the
slate''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

granting of diplomas and admitting of
young men into the profession who are
either mentally or physically incapable
of pursuing the work before them.
They soon prove themselves unfit to
practice with any degree of SKILL but
the proof is obtained at the cost of the
lives and safety of those whom they
may be called upon to attend. [ meet
young men every day who weld the
scalpei and prescribe physic who should
be where they rightfully belong-in the
fields behind the pillow or at bench
making shavings.
''These young fellows take a fancy to
the business, and thinking title, money
and glory are to be had at one jump,
they hurry to a college or university,
and by study secure diploma. can
say from my experience | have found
medicine one OF the most trying and la
borious occupations. None of my sons
shall ever follow it as means of secur-
ing a livelihood.
Undoubtedly, there should be more
rigid and practical ways Of turning out
students in the profession of medicine"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Inquiring the Way.
From the New York Telegram

1t does beat the deck" said big po-
liceman at the New York side of the
Brooklyn Bridge to Telegram reporter
this morning, "how people living so
long IN Brooklyn, and going to and from
this city, will come to US policemen to.
ask the way to the most promine {
streets and buildings IN the metropol..:<
People who want to cross the bridge will
also come to us and ask the way TO the
bridge. If we men with uniform were
not stationed here they would find
every place themselves. / find that
Cinnamon come along here and find
their way at once without the slightest
trouble.
You will find that curious fact in any
part oil the city. You can ask any po-
ilceman and he will tell you the same
thing. A Chinaman never asks his way.
l don't think their countrymen have put
any of their secret hieroglyphics on the
corner posts, but they get there just the
same"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Prohibition in Scotland.
From a London Letter.


Blue ribbonism is becoming absolute
~ rampant in Scotland, so much so that
it is expected that the next general
election candidates for Parliament will
be required to pledge themselves to
bring in bill excluding ali persons
who partake of spirituous liquors from
membership Of any religious denomina-
ton. A short time ago brewer
left &70,00J to the Free and United
Presbyterian Church and the strongest
efforts were made to induce those in
power to refuse the money. 1t turned
out, however, that there was one char
acteristic of the Scotch more powerful
than the hatred of intemperance, and
the money was accepted. Meanwhile
Scotland continues to produce and con-
sumo good whisky in simply 1rIghtful
quantities.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
HOME AND FARM.
Nobody Knows But Father


Nobody knows of the money it takes
To keep the home together:
Nobody knows of the debts it makes,
Nobody knows-but father
Nobody's told that the boys need shoes,
And girls hats with feather:
Nobody else old clothes must choose,
Nobody-only father.
Nobody hears that the coal and wood
And four's out together
Nobody else must make them good,
Nobody-only father.
Nobody's hand in the pocket goes
So oiten wondering whether
There's any end 10 the wants of those
Dependent-only father.
Nobody thinks where the money will come
To pay the bills that gather;
Nobody feels so blue and gum,
NobOdy-oply father.
Nobody tries so hard to lay
Up something for bad weather
And runs behind, do what he may,
Nobody-only father.
Nobody comes from the worlds cruel storm
To meet dear ones who gather
Around with loving welcome warm,
Nobody does-but father.
Nobody knows of the home-life pure
Watched over by mother,
Where rest and bliss are all secure,
Nobody can--but father.
III. C. Dodge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Variation in Hay.

No part Of farming is more uncertain
than the quality of hay given to stock
Personal inspection shows wide varia-
ton, dependent on greater or less sue
cess in curing, and also on the original
constituents of which the hay Is COM
posed. Clover makes richer hay than
timothy or other grasses. but clover it.
self varies greatly. That which becomes
dead ripe before cutting loses its leaves
in curing, and it's stalks become hard
and woody. The richest clover hay is
the second growth, made when the
weather is hor, and the plant is obliged
to reach down into the sub-soil for
moisture. In wet serson all hay is
comparatively innutritious, even when
it is not still further injured in curing.
Hay on land sub-soiled and drained is
richer than that grown on soil where
the roots of grass find stagnant water a
loot below the surface.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Gould Stand Another,
Washington Cor. New York Tribune.

Washington Cor. New York Tribune.
mentioned last Sunday the sad ex-
perience certain Senator with musical
tastes underwent when he attempted to
give himself up for one short evening to
the undisturbed enjoyment of the opera;
how his coachman was arrested; what
difficulties he encountered in securing
his release; and how the following morn
ing he went to the police court and
pleaded the mans case and obtained
his discharge. The Senator's wife is
an. accomplished musician and
fine performer on the piano.
She gave a dinner party the
other day to which she had invited,
among others, certain member of the
Kentucky delegation in the House. At
the urgent request of some one in the
company she played and sang while
awaiting the summons to dinner She
had just finished Polonaise by Chopin,
and painful silence followed the out
burst of applause which had greeted the
performer as she arose from the piano,
when the senator was heard turning to
his Kentucky Iriend with:
Would you like a sonata before din
ner, Colonel?"
We'll, I don't mind" replied prompt
ly the Colonel smacking his lips and
bracing up. 81 had two on my way
here, but I reckon I can stand another"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Improved Whitewash.

1t is not the American fashion for peo-
pie to go to their government to learn
how to DO things. Perhaps, however,
the making of whitewash is an excep-
ton. That recommended by the Light
house Board of the Treasury Depart
ment for the outside of buildings is
cheap and durable. We give this re-
ceipt, believing it to be one of the best:
Stake one-half bushel of stone lime in
boiling water; keep it covered while
being Stacked. Strain the whitewash
and add onehalf peck of salt dissolved
in warm water, three pounds of ground
rice dissolved into boiling water and
make into thin paste, one-half pound
Spanish whiting and one pound OF clear
glue dissolved in hot water Mix all
these together and let the wash stand
tor several days. Keep in a kettle and
heat it before applying. 1t can be put
on With paint or whlteWash brush.
The glue and other ingredients prevent
this whitewash from scaling of, as it
will do when made with lime alone.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Don't Lend Books.
From the Boston Traveller.

Give books, but do not lend. To lend
a book is to bid it farewell forever. 1t
is the law of the prophets. 1t is not in
the least that the borrower does not in
tend to return it. He does intend to.
There is not an act or thought of his life
which is not entirely honorable, and he
would never dream o defraudng or an
moving any one. But there is special
fate that prevails over the borrowed
book. 1t is under spell. 1t isno more
anenable to ordinary human laws. The
moment it is lent it is enchanted. and
forever it must SO remain
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Adapting Breeds to Localities.

There are natural limitations in
breeding for different pur poses, and
the breeders need to know what these
are. Amoung cattle the beef-producing
varieties will always be found
most abundant, and best developed
where corn is largely grown. The best
COWS will be bred where good grass and
plenty of water abounds. The small
well adapted to the West and South as
the larger boned and harder Jersey Red
and Poland China. Doubtless there are
some places where poultry is best that
gives the best returns from selling young
fowls for sbroilers, while in others
capacity to produce most eggs in winter
is the main point to be considered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Possibilities of Corn Fodder.

Perhaps no crop the farmer grows can
be the subject of more imaginative spec
ulation than corn fodder. Its possibili-
ties are immense. Thirty tons per acre
are easily grown on rich land, and with
the large varieties planted closely more
has been produ led. Thirty tons is an
immense amount of iced. Preserved
green it will give sixty pounds day to
ten COWS for 100 days. Divide this by
half or by three for moderate yield,
and it still gives far ahead of the capac-
ity for keeping stock by an acre of or
binary hay. 1t must be remembered,
however. that corn fodder at its best is
not perfect ration. 1t is always de-
ficient in the elements for making
muscle and bone. When grown in ex-
cessively large crops corn fodder is be-
sides watery and innutritious. Consid-
ering the amount of labor required to
handle these large yields, it is better to
plant SO as to allow cultivation and at
least some nubbins OF ears. Ten or
twelve tons of fodder may be grown on
an acre in this way, and with, in most
cases, more profit to the feeder than the
larger and more expensive crop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Butter MI aking.

IF milk is set at home for cream,
the sooner it can be set after milking
and the higher the temperature the
better, as cream rises best and almost
holly while the temperature is falling.
Never reduce the temperature below
40 degrees, as lower temperature has
tendency to chill the product and in
jure its keeping quality; and it also ex-
pands the water, rendering its relatively
greater density less instead of increas-
ing it. To go 5degrees below 40 degrees
would have practically the same effect
as raising the temperature 5 degrees,
and to that extent retard the rising of
the cream. Skim as soon as the cream
is all up, or so much Of it as you wish to
take rom the milk. Keep your cream,
if not churned Immediately, at tenn
perature of 81 degrees, or below, but
not below 40 degrees. Churn at such
temperature between So degrees and "a
degrees as experience shows you is
best. Conditions vary the temperature
for churning. Stop churning when the
butter is in granules about the size of
wheat kernels. Draw off the butter
milk and wash in clean water until the
water runs clear, before gathering the
butter Salt to suit customers, using
none but refined dairy salt. The best
American salt is good as any. Put up
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
THE TERROR.
BY L. L. EDNEW,
.lnnnSfrinpS all united

Little shoestrings all united,
That make the tiny shoe go "hoD,"
q hat with half the rim torn Of,
hole that shows the cur!s on top.
But then beneath it such face,
All ROBUSTNESS and baby glee,
And dimples that play hide and seek
Around the crimson mouth so wee.
And fincers-but why try to tell
OF all the mischief they cODtrlve;
The doggie could tale untold,
And kittie now is net alive.
And is he wicked when he swims
Small chickens in the place of ducks?
Or, when he sees the buds unfold,
Before the flower comes he plucks?
Or when he takes his sisters dolls
And pulls the criers in them out?
Or runs pin IN papa's watch
To see what little ticks about?
Oh mothers hearts, you'll take him in,
This naug hty terror" household joy;
Because in him you will but see
The picture of your own small boy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Dangerous Doctors.

The remarkable number of men grad
uating from medical colleges and uni
versities is creating considerable feeling
in the profession.
In speaking upon this subject to a
New York Telegram reporter a promi-
nent physician and surgeon said:
''There is too much indiscriminate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

"MAMMA," said a Boston young lady,
sis it proper that Clarence should kiss
me before we are married ?" Seer
tainly; you are engaged to him, and be-
sides, if you care to have him kiss you,
Penelope, you had better let him do it
~ Tid-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

The chief difficulty in raising corn is
close planting, and it is practice hard
to overcome, SO thoroughly has habit es-
tablished it. 1t extends to grain also.
but it's greatest harm is with corn. re-
ducing its yield, often largely, and in
some cases more than half, on all kinds
of soil, whether good or poor, but more
on good soil.
Shade is the cause of this effect Of close
planting. which extends to both the
stalk and the ear; but its chief harm is
with the latter. We find the same eff
feet in orchards, where the admission Of
sary to the health of the tree and the de-
velopment of fruit.
Take corn Of medium size, and three
and half to four feet space between the
rows, and the stalks twelve inches apart
in the row, and the best success will be
obtained, one year with another, on
good, but not the best soil. With rich
land, in good condition, full four feet
between the rows is required, and some
thing more with the largest kind Of
corn, particularly if disposed to sucker
much, the suckers or de-stalks, if the
season is favorable to ripening, adding
considerably to the amount the grain,
and much more largely and of increased
cradle advantage in having the stalks in
single line in the row, one after the
other, about equal-distant. This affords
more open space, and admits of a little
closer putting of the rows. To put the
stalks a foot apart in a line in the rows,
and the rows four feet apart, is equiva-
lent to four stocks in a hill with check
planting, afording a greater yield both
of fodder and grain than with hill
planting, which will probably not be
denied. There will be a greater num-
Der of ears and a larger side growth,
the latter in particular, the more open
space favoring development and giving
chance for sun and air-an absolute
necessity. [ could cite many cases in
endorsement OF this, and have my own
experience to corroborate it.
Farmers, generally, are 10th to ex-
pertinent or they conduct their expert
ments in udioiously and without suffi-
cient care, not understanding all that re-
lates to the test. The quality and the
uniform character of the soil must be
considered, and allowance made for the
difference in corn; particularly must the
size be kept in view, as also the DISPOSE
ton to sucker, as these affect the shade,
which, il carried too far, lessons the ear
growth, and with farther erowding re-
suits In fodder corn. The point to be
aimed at is the greatest development of
the ear, without an excess of space, and
it must not be forgotten that the best
development Of the ear means also the
soundest and fullest growth Of the stalk
which sun and air affect. This, of course,
can.be accomplished only with thorough,
clean culture, as crowd of weeds seri-
ously arrests development and mater
tally lessons the yield. / have insisted
upon the necessity of more space in and
above the ground, as it is an indispen-
sable requirement too little Needed
F. g., in Practical Farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
A WASTE OF TIME.
BY ELI SHEPHERD.

Lo ! in waste of Time wander now,
Where lilies bend and beckOn, wave and bow
Where grasses raise mimic rout of spears
And suns and rains mingle like smiles and tears
Oh, sweet to lipger thus so idly placed
Where there is Daught to bid me up and haste;
Yonder away lies we'll kept space of Time,
There when turn I'll cease the reckless rhyme
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

THE old-fashioned coasting sleds are
still holding their own. 1t is also no.
ticed that the young men who ride on
these sleds are doing the same Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Hints on Corn Planting.

in UGH packages as are demanded by
YOUR market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Broom Corn.

Taking one year with another. broom
corn is profitable crop on rich land,
and where there is a good market for
the product. Four TO six hundred
pounds Of the brush can be grown per
acre, and besides this the seed has some
value for feed. 1t is grown in drills,
planted twice as thickly as corn, in ord er
cheaply, and with supply OF these and
some practice farmer can, in the win
ter, proftably work up part Of his
broom brush, and make it pay better
than selling in the market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Cotton-seed Meal for Butter Makers.

It is certain that at present prices of
butter many farmers can proftablv use
cotton-seed meal. It is very rich food
in OIL and gives the butter, even when
made in winter, a better color than is
obtainable from any other dry feed.
Owing to its richness, only small guam
THY can be given daily. Two pounds of
this meal per day is enough for most
COWS, though after using it awhile this
quantity may be slightly increased.
it admirably supplements the deficiency
of those feeds which are excellent for
making quantity Of milk without regard
to quality. If the COW is good mixer,
cotIon-seed meal may be fed to her af-
ter she is put on grass as longas she will
eat it.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-30
Florida Christian Advocate.
Mrs. q. III. DickemsOn.

Memory is dealing with buried years today.
1t goes back to the childhood of one of Tallahas.
secs fair daughters, the youngest child in home
of dear friends all greatly beloved three of whom
are now in heaven. Hattie was gentle and quiet
and pure and good, with little spice of unsus-
pected humor ia her natnre-a true friend
Great SORROWS wrought upon the formation of
her character, and turned the tide of thought
and feeling toward the heaven of her hearts
treasures Years passed. away, and when we
met again our little triend OF the long ago was
we'll developed woman and n wife. but with the
same earnest look, the same genial heart, and
the same expression of SUI dued, trusting sadness
Aud now her pastor writes that she is dead.
Can it be? They may call it death on this side,
but on the other ii is bIrth-birth into heaven
Margaret-Eliz4-Hatl and daugh
tiers have met again, weep 10 think that they
have gone, bat | nJ"ice /" think that l shall
soon be there.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-30
Mrs. <frundy Saws

That next Tuesday must be big day for Old
Leon
That every place of business should close next
Tuesday, so that all can work and help save the
county.
That she heard one of the candidates on the
Mongrel ticket say the other day If these ig
ures, which l hold in my hand, be true-and l
fear they be-then the Democratic ticket of
Leon county is already elected" Just so
That when men quit the good to join in with
evil, that they must expect the strong fumes of
birthstone to linger about them for years to
come.
That the Mitchell, McBoodle and Company
Mongrel Circus and Hppodrome of Black Head
ed and White Tailed World Wonder None Such
Animals will he closed for the season in Leon
County, or next Tuesday, November 9th. The
cage containing these wonderful freaks of nature
IS already on wheels and has been started down
the hill, en- route 10 Quagmire Valley.
That birds of prey here to-day and gone
tomorrow, some other way
That the fancy man of the Mongrel crew has
crick in his neck, nauseated feeling at the
stomach, and is too sick to sing. He is sorry
that he ever Joined the band
That next Tuesdays sun will cook the Mon
grel goose.
That the Democrats of Florida will next Tues
day prove that they wont have u Shipman, but
Will put Elem in
That Mr.. John P. Apthorp, the Republican
nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture, don't
seem to have much confidence in his party's
hat IN
He has remained on his larm worked like a
man, and has not attended any of the political
meetings or taken any part whatever in the can
vass.
That turnip growing is more profitable than
Office-seeking
That one of the MOngrelites has hit upon a
novel way of lodging his constituents He
pulls his umbrella low down over his face and
backs out. She saw him play this lodging game
in the posloffice the other day
That man who can make such a profitable
farm showing should leave politics alone
That the MnngreiiStic Z ,ophylc Of Leon
county is fast decAyny and will on next Tues
day crumble into dust.
That the pickle is already mixed, and, on next
Tuesday, The Mongrcl crew will be sailed down.
That Tom Costa is one of the siaunchcs Dem
Ocrats in America
That The Mongre Circus team have been
playing to mighty small audiences all through
the country.
That one Of the candidates on the Mongrel
Ticket has offered to sell his chances for $50 and
withdraw from the ight-but couldn't find
anyone who wanted 10 buy
That she heard a coored man say, the other
day, that the Mongrel Jay, who had flown into
the blackberry patch to get his dinner, had his
plumage so badly torn and rumpled by the
brlars that he was hiding under The bliar bushes
ashamed 10 show his face, and hadn't got any
berry 10 chaw on either