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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

Address all communca tons to Poultry De
partment, Box 900, DeLand Fla
The best litter in the poultry yard
is the refuse from the hay loft, says
an exchange, and there is a great
deal of truth in it. Hay seeds are
regarded as invigorating, but the
benefit derived from them is due to
the work induced by the seeds. A
flock of hens will scratch and work
all day in litter from the hay loft,
as the seeds are complete change
for them. Being small and covered
with laves and dust, the hens must
work to get them. The leaves from
clover hay will also be relished, ami
are among the best foods that can
be supplied in winter.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

Turkey hens make splendid moth
ers for chickens. BY setting a tur-
key hen with a few of her own eggs
for a week, and then placing as
many hen eggs under her as she can
comfortably cover, she will hatch out
both turkeys and chicks at the same
time. The benefit of this plan is that
the chicks will teach the young tur-
keys to eat, which, in many cases,
is a very troublesome process.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02
POULTRY DEP ARTMENT.

Address all communica tons to Poultry De
partment, Box 200, DeI-and. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

Scrub poultry is not, and in the
nature of things cannot be as good
as pure bred birds. Now is the time
to improve the stock.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

Give the poultry house thorough
whitewashing. Apply the stuff hot,
is possible, and repeat the applica-
ton frequently.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

More meat and better meat in a
shorter space of time can be produc-
ed from poultry than in any other
way.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

The hens also which have just
Matched out brood, should be lib
orally fed until they have their free
dom to lead their brood about. In
cubation is a very trying time for a
hen, and they sometimes become
very poor and weak. Never give the
chicks more than they will eat clean,
and never leave any food lying about.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

Don't think that it is luck tina
brings success in the poultry line; i
is proper feed and management tina
determines the profit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Not a "Fish" But a Snake Story.
Communicated

Communicated
Looking for amusement one hot day ,
l accompanied the men into the field f;
and to my surprise, ran across what
might have been prosperous busi-
ness. For, as the stacks of oats were
taken up, cool refreshing chills made
their abitat in my spinal column.
Thank to the snakes for that. as it was
a very warm day in August. But soon
an idea came to me, whereby | might
adorn me forms of some of Chicago s
weaker sex. So | set about it, imagin-
ing themuch envied snake e-belts encir-
cling distinguished few. All was 60
ing well, when suddenly I was oyer
come, and to avoid delirium tremens,
was compelled to give up, after having
appropriated the carcasses of forty
snakes to MY credit in the space of an
hour and a half. Well, / returned to
A. Boomers a wreck, as far as my
business was concerned, as fed leav-
ing all behind. But [ have recovered
and believe all will be we'll, if Chicago
doesn't hear Of what might have been.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
HuStiSfOrd.

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Baker, of Eagle
visited friends here the past week.
Mrs. Aaron Baker and children, OF
Beaver Dam, spent a few days the past
week with Mrs. Edgar Boeine.
Mrs. George Veltum. Of juneau, Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. S. E. Jones, fol
q week.
Miss Minnie Thomas, of Chicago. is q
guest Of her sister, Mrs. T.. NJ. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eaton and fami-
~, of WatertoWn, spent few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jones the past
week.
Mrs. Horatio RYDER and son, Earl
spent the first of last week with friends
in Fond du Lac
Quite few farmers are threshing,
Notwithstanding the excessive heat.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Jones spent Satur-
day and Sunday with their daughter at
Rolling Prairie
few friends of Mrs. Will Jones met
with her Sunday evening to witness
the opening of her night blooming
ceruS. SAY So
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Sast'a'fisg By 4't|aHatIsa.
CHOICE OF THE SECOND DIS
TRiCT REPUBLICANS.
The Convention This Morning Renomi-
mates Him for Congressman Without
Dissenting Voice.

The Republican convention of the
Second Congressional district was
called to order in Concordia Opera
house at II A. NJ. to-day by A. j. Turner,
chairman of the district committee.
Ex-senator w. S. Main. of Madison,
was chosen to preside, and w. IL.
Woodland, of this city, elected secre-
tary.
The convention dispatched business
with promptness. A committee on
credentials, consisting of j. I. Moak, of
Jefferson county; n. P. Stenjen, Of
Dane, and J. j. Wilson, of Columb mbia,
was appointed and reported the list of
delegates entitled to seats. A commit
tee on resolutions was also selected, as
follows: S. A. Harper, of Dane; S. n. D..
Smith, of Jefferson; II. ii. Williams, of
Dodge; z. o. Jones, Of Colum bia, and
E. NJ. Beach, of Dodge.
Immediately after the credentials
committee had reported, William
Piper, Of jefferson, was recognized by
the chair and he moved that Hon. Ed
ward Sauerhering be nominated by ac-
clamation as candidate for congress
man. The motion was promptly sec
ondeu and carried unanimously.
The convention then adjourned until
l P. NJ, when the committee on resolu-
tions will report and Mr.. Sauerhering
be brought before the convention, r.
q. Vernon, of Dane, and Mr.. Piper be-
ing delegated to escort the nominee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Highest of all in Leavening Powe-Latest
Roe! q! Rskasl: Rsk{Rg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Attempted Suicide.

Friday evening William Engelke, 8
Well-known farmer of the town of Wa.
terloo, living on the Island" was
brought to this city to receive surgical
attention. During the afternoon be
had attempted to commit suicide by
cutting his throat with large pocket
knife. A serious, but not necessarily
fatal, injury was sustained in the sever
ing of the esophagus and wind-pipe.
DR.. Torpy, of Waterloo. accompanied
him here. Upon the advice Of local ply
sicians he was taken to Chicago, to be
treated in hospital. Engelke is a
man Of family and about 90 years of
age. No reason can be learned for his
desire to end his life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
THE BICYCLE MEET.
Now in the. Hands of the Watertown
Athletic CIub-Arrangements
Progressing Finely

Progressing Finely.
The state circuit bicycle meet,
announced to be held here on August
| % and 20, is now in charge Of the Wa
| tertown Athletic club, the Cycling club
! having given up the scheme. The Ath-
letic club is composed of twenty five
members and its organization was eff
fected last Thursday evening. Many
of the members are enthusiastic wheel
men, while others are lovers of various
sports. The officers are the following:
President, j. F. Prentiss; vIce-presi-
dent, DR.. O. E. Meyer; secretary, E.
L. Schempf; treasurer, W. G. Stone.
The club has started the ball rolling
in good shape for the meet and each
member has subscribed an equal share
to the expense Of fitting up the race
track and grounds. At the meeting
Thursday evening the different details
were assigned to committees composed
as follows:
Finance and Soliciting Charles R.
BIumenfeld, John Molzahn, Frank
Eaton.
Advertising-G w. Norris, J. P.
Holland. Edward L. Schempf.
Arrange Dervin, George
Weber, Louis Kusel, w. F. Gruetz-
macher, Joe Kerr.
Entertainmeht-O. E. Meyer, John
Molzahn, G. R. Blumenfeld.
Reception--J. F. Prentiss, Ed. Sipp,
w. G. Stone, Charles Salick, G. O. Vie
balm.
These committees are now busily en-
gagged and in another week it Is ex-
pected the arrangements viii be per-
fected. a guarantee fund of $500 is
being raised and most of it has already
been subscribed. This fund is merely
secured to give the enterprise a solid
backing; it is not expected that one
cent OF it will be needed to detray ex-
penses. With good weather there is
no reason why the meet should not
prove highly successful, both in a
financial and sporting way.
A program of interesting races is
being made out. There will probably
be six numbers on the card each day
four amateur and two professional.
Prizes to compare favorably with those
Of other meets will be offered. The
schedule of races and prizes will be
printed In a few days and copies will
then be distributed.
To better enable our citizens to wit
ness the races, and to render the affair
more on the holiday order, 1t is hoped
to secure proclamation from the
mayor advocating a suspension of busi-
ness at least one of the afternoons of
the meet, and it is also hoped the mer
chants and manufacturers will be suth
GENTLY interested to govern them
selves in accordance with such pro-
clamation.
All information regarding the meet
can be had by applying to or address
ing E. L. Schenlpf, secretary Water
town Athletic club, this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
r Or SALE.

One of the most desirable farms in
Columbia county, situated two miles
west of Columbus on the Colum bus
and Fall River road; 100 acres; good,
substantial dwelling; also good out
buildings-is the best improved farm
in Columbia county. Also SO acres
without buildings one-half mile east of
Fall River. Both places are we'll
watered. Present owner is in poor
b ealth and will sell reasonable. For
information enquire on premises or ad-
dress GEORGE ROBSON,
Columbus, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Card of Thanks.

To the friends who so kindly assisted
during the sickness and at the burial
of our beloved mother, we desire to
extend our heartfelt thanks for words
ofsympathy and deeds of kindness, and
also for floral offerings at the grave
and elsewhere.
CHILDREN OF MARY A. PRESTON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Personal.

Free-64-page medical reference book
to any person afflicted with any special,
chronic or delicate disease peculiar to
their sex. Address the leading phYsi-
clans and surgeons the United States.
DR.. Hathaway& Co., 20 Dearborn street,
Chicago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Mary Ann Preston, relict Of the
late Robert Preston, died Thursday
morning. August g. at her home in the
town of EnInet, after brief illness
with gastritis. Deceased was born in
Derbyshlre, England, November Is,
1881, being therefore in her Goth year
She came to this country when II years
of age and settled with her parents in
Clyman. In 1850 che was married to
Mr.. Preston and removed with him to
his farm in Emmet, where she contin-
ued to live until called to the heavenly
home. Mrs. Preston was OF that stOlid
industrious and honest pioneer stock
which has done so much to develop
our country, and during her residence
of over half a century in this vicinity
she had on numerous occasions attest
ed her character as a woman and her
true worth as neighbor and friend.
She leaves four children-Mrs. Sarah
Beisner and Samuel Preston, of this
city; II. w. Preston, of Minneapolis,
and Mrs. Enl ma J Warner, of EN- met
to mourn the loss OF a kind and low
ing mother. The funeral services were
held Saturday noon at St. Pau's Epis-
cOpal church, Rev. DR.. Johnson Otiici-
ating. and the body laid to rest in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
NATIONAL CONVENTION REPUBLI-
CAN LEAGUE.

For the above convention, to be held at
Milwaukee, August 25 to 81, the Chicago,
Milwaukee g st. Paul Railway company
will, on August %, "a and %, sell exeur-
sion tickets to Milwaukee at one fare for
the round trip, return coupons made good
until August 80.
46w2 G.. w. WEBB, Agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

Since 1878 there have been nine epi
denies Of dysentery in different parts of
the country in which Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was used with perfect success. Dysen-
terry, when epidemic, is almost as severe
aud dangerous as Asiatic cholera Here
tofore the best efforts of the most skilled
physicians have failed to check its raw
ages, this remedy, however, has cured the
most malignant cases, both of children
and adults, and under the most try ing
conditions, which proves it to be the b est
medicine in the world for bowel com
plants. For sale by Tohu MolZahn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

DON'T TAKE ANY SUBSTITUTE!
Ask for "Herald Pure Rye.1 Has
no rival for family and medical pur-
poses. Rich, soft and mellow. Guar.
anteed years old Give it a trial.
MoLzAHN & FEIssT,
Telephone 96: Third street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
HALF RATE TO Mn.WAUkEE

On account of National Convention Re
publican League, August 26 and q, the
Northwestern line viii sell excursion
tickets to Milwaukee and return at one
fare for the round trip. For dates OF sale
and full information apply to agents Chi
cago d Northwestern railway. 46w2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

--Call at Globe Milling Co for your
flour. Every sack warranted equal
TO any sold in the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Johnson Creek.

Miss Flora Mansfield went to Fond
du Lac and Oshkosh last Saturday to
visit relatives and friends.
Miss Minnie Currier left for Fond du
Lac Friday morning, where she will
remain for some time.
Mrs. A. E. Greenwood, accompanied
by her children, visited her sister in
Albion last week.
John Smith is visiting'his sister, Mrs.
Relmers. Mr.. Smith left this place last
March for New Mexico in hopes tn at
the climate there would benefit his
health, but returned IN June. His
many friends are glad to see him back
again.
Mrs. Bacon, who has been spending
some time with her daughter in Wau-
kesha, spent Sunday at home. She re-
turned to Waukesha Tuesday Of this
week.
Fern Shepard, who has been at Pitts
burg, Pa, returned to this place last
week.
Miss Madge Askew, operator at the
depot, is taking a three weeks vaca
ton.
Messrs. Shannon and Weaver, of JEFF
ferso1., were In town last week.
Johnnie and Freddie Becker were
visitors at Waupun last week.
Benton and Wallace Woodman visit
ed their father, W. W. Woodman, last
week. J.B.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

WONDERFUL are the cures by
" HOODS Sarsaparilla, and yet they
are simple and natural. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla makes PURE BLOOD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Hawkins, of
Chicago, mourn the death of their g.
monthsold daughter, Amy, which oc-
Cured Saturday night. The remains
were brought here and inferred in Oak
Hill cemetery Monday afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

Death has removed from cur midst
another Of the early residents in the
person of Mrs. Christian Schmutzler
whose spirit passed TO the other world
at \. NJ last Thursday, at the family
home on North Fourth street. The
cause Of death was apoplexy. Mrs.
Schmutzler was 72 years of age and
came to this city in 1852 from her native
place IN Saxony, Germany. During
her long residence here she had grown
to be respected and esteemed by a
large circle of acquaintances for her
true Womanly virtues, and in her de-
mise a most dutiful wife and loving
mother is called to her reward. She is
survived by her husband and three
children, the latter being Edward and
Ferdinand Schmutzler, two Of our
prominent young business men, and
Mrs. Louis Ulrich, also of this city.
The funeral, held Sunday afternoon
from the Evangelical Protestant
church, was very largely attended.
Rev. H. Sterz officiated. The remains
were inferred in Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

Katharine, wife of Otto L. Schroeder
of702 Madison street, died stWe dnes-
day night at the home of her son-1n-
law, Ernst Pommer, in Milwaukee.
Deceased was born in Hamburg, Ger
many, sixty-three years ago, a I'd came
to this city from Chicago in 1873. Her
health had not been of the best for
several years. Besides her husband
four daughters and one son survive.
Mr.. Schroeder and the two youngest
daughters left here last April for a
European trip, and the fact of their
absence makes Mrs. Schroeter's death
more than usually sad. Awaiting their
return, the body was brought here Fri
day and placed in the vault at Oak
Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

j. F. W. Meyer, an old and we'll.
known resident of Jefferson, and with
many acquaintances in this city, dieG
Monday. aged 76 years. of paralysis
with which he was stricken a week
previous. Mr.. Meyer was for many
years in the hotel business in Jefferson
Three sons and one daughter survive
him.
The broad ax., 1896-11-07

Lillian WHITING, one of Boston's
most brilliant journalists and au.
thor of ssThe World Beautiful, ("
writes in the November Arena on
Kate Field. Although within the
past few months much has been
written and said about the gifted
and noble-souled woman whose re-
cent death in Honolulu was such a
shock, not only to her large circle
of friend and admirers, but to the
general public, Miss Writings ar
ticlie Is full of fresh interest. Be
ing . lifelong friend of Kate Field
and knowing her soul to soul, Miss
Whiting, apart from her rare quail
ties Is Journalist and author, was
singulariy fitted to write of her life
and work A beautiful picture of
Kate Field, never before printed,
forms the froutispiece of this num-
Der Of The Arena.
The broad ax., 1896-11-07

TIE November number of The
Arena is an unusually strong num-
Der, not only politically, but also in
its social and economic features.
In the opening article, ''The Issue
of 1896" Prof. Frank Parsons, the
well-known political economist,
discusses the present crisis, and
shows in a remarkably clear and
convincing manner the advantages
that would result from the remone-
tization of silver. Justice Walter
Clark, LII. D., of North Carolina,
who has made a special study of
the money question, contributes q
strong article entitled Free Silver
Indispensable, but not a Panacea, !"
in which he points out the OPP
pressive manner in which the pres
emit gold standard affects the far
mers and the people generally in
the matter of railway passenger
fares, freight charges, etc. Hon.
William II. Standish, ex-Attorney-
General of North Dakota, writes
lon The Impending Crisis" and
the editor, B. o. Flower, in a most
interesting paper entitled "Four
Epochs in the History of our Re-
public" containing photographers
of Washington, Jefferson, Jackson,
Lincoln and Bryan, outlines four
of the most remarkable periods in
American history.
Other papers of more than or
binary interest are, "Jesus and the
Apostles" by Prof. Joseph Rodes
Buchanan, ''The New Charity" BY
Bolton Hall, "Kate Field" BY
Lillian Whiting, "The Simplicity Of
the Single Tax" BY s. Howard
Leech.
The broad ax., 1896-11-07
MRS JULIA e. EMERY.

The above named lAdy is one
Of the very brightest members
Of our race, in this section of
the West. Mrs. Emery deliv-
cred several speeches in this city
during the past campaign for Mr..
Bryan and free silver, and on last
Tuesday she placed an x right up
BY the rooster. We only wish
that We had . great many more
ladies residing in this fair city ike
Mrs. Emery, for she is . great
credit TO our race.
The broad ax., 1896-11-07

IaEs 10 cali your attention to
the superior quality Of the Evan
ston coal. For the range, crate
and furnace il has no equal No
sootl no slate! no rocki no slack
no clinkersl Lamp, $3.50, NUT,
$i25; pea, $2.75. Send me .
tzial order. J. w. Whitehead, Jr.,
sgsnt. anti-conbine dealer, eo6
South Main street. Telephose 224
2 rings.
The broad ax., 1896-11-07

On or about October the 18th,
1896, President p w. Nelson
called on one of the Democratic
candidates and he informed the
gentleman to the effect that he
was the President of the A. Lin-
coin Colored Republican club, and
as such he owned and controlled
three hundred and fifty colored
voters, who would vote and work
for him provided he would pay him
the sum of thirty-hve dollars; but
President Nelson was informed by
the gentleman, whose name is ]. c.
j., that he didn't have any money
to spend in that direction. lie P.
w. Nelson denies this statement,
then all we have to say is that he is
the greatest prevaricator that the
world has ever produced.
The broad ax., 1896-11-07
WILL AMERICAN AND EURO.
PEAN LABOR sURREN-
DER TO cHINA7

THE Jspan-C China var resulted IN
the surrender of China 10 Japan.
As q final result of the struggle the
question now confronting both
American and European labor is:
VIII we be forced TO surrender to
ChinaS As nation the Chinese
have objected 10 adopting anything
foreign. This popularity has pre-
vented her from adopting improved
methods Of manufacture and ma
chinery. By the recent treaty this
policy viii be largely abandoned,
and not only win the natives them
selves take advantage of the inno-
yations, but both American and
European factory owners win do 30.
In manufacturing, China viii re-
peat the history Of Japan. Japan
cotton mills pay from Is to 80 per
cent dividends, while English mills
have been losing money. Japan
mills have increased sevenfold in
four years. The treaty will allow
their extension to China and similar
results follow. Like Japan, China
win FIRST supply her home demand
for cotton goods. after that, she
viii seek foreign markets; the mar
kets that English aud American
mills now supply.
What she does with the cotton
trade she win repeat with q dozen
or more other lines. Both English
and American capital will 60 to
China to operate factories of all
kinds. The Oriental is the most
initiative of human beings. Capt.
tal win take advantage of this
faculty, and what is of more i'm
portance, it viii recognize that the
Chinese operative can live for al
most nothing; working for ten to
twenty cents per day, for men, and
one-half that for women.
To all this advantage viii be
added the greatest of all, the fact
that payment for labor can be made
in silver, Is silver buys the laborer
Is much of the home products of
China Is will gold. Great Britain
has established q mint at Hong
Kong to coin ''chop" dollars, con-
tanning 4l625 grains of silver.
She can buy this amount of silver
for ifty-fve cents. These dollars
buy Chinese labor and products at
face value, and English spectators
make 80 per cent. profit on the
purchase in addition to their regu-
lar profits on the sales.
Capital has neither conscience,
country, politics nor religion II
win make steamships, cotton goods.
watches and cambria needles in
China Is quickly as anywhere else
If il can get q profit, caring Little
whether European and American
labor surrenders to China or not.