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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE.

Germany owns 742 900 acres in Cen
trail America, with 2O,0O0,OOo coffee
trees. as. ...,....
The population of the United King
dom passed that of France for the first
time in 1892. az is
Holland has 10, 100 windmills, each
of which drains $40 acres of land, at an
average cost of rs cents an acre a year.
About 100000 geese are annually
brought from Russia to Saxony. A
carload consists of 1,7O0, and they have
no food or drink during the journey.
The highest viaduct in th world has
just been built across a gorge in the
Shan hills, in Upper Burma. 1t used
up 5000 tons of steel. .t.1
The biggest pumps ever used were
made to pump out Lake Harlem, in
Holland. They pumped. 100000 tons
daily for II years. - !. -
On one country brews more beer
per inhabitant than England, That is
Belgium, with 31R gallons a head, as
compared with 90 gallons in England.
The bee and honey raisers of North
Germany are having a hard time.
They feel the competition of the arti-
fetal honey factories very much The
artificial product contains often no
more than ten per cent. of natural
honey. -.. ,t.--.-s.t.f t.a t,.t F.. tT. -;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
lue ewes were curiousIy and intently

blue eyes were curiousIy and intently
studying the face of the younger sol
der, dimly visible now that the guard
house lamps were beginning to glow.
81 knew there was a recruit miss
ing, and-seems to me that was the
name," answered Ray.
s'And-didn't you know who he was
that it was-pardon me, the man
who-lived near you-had a ranch"
"Great Scott! You don't mean
Wally Foster He enlisted and in
the cavalry! Well, I'm" And
now Mr.. Rays merriment overcame
him. 81 never thought there was
that much to Wally. He was a lack
adaisical sort of a spook when I saw
him. What possessed him to enlist?
He's no stuff for a soldier
Stuyvesant hesitated. That letter of
old Col Martindale's was shown him
in confidence. But Rays next impet-
uous outburst settled it.
"Oh, by Jove! I see it-it's-'
And here the white teeth cleaned
in the lamplight, for Mr.. Ray was
laughing heartily.
Eyes? It's what?" smiled Stuyve-
SAINT, sympathetically.
cts my sister, L reckon" laughed
Ry. ''She once said she wouldn't
marry outside of the army, and he
heard it,
"Oh-did she?' said Stuyvesant, re-
fectively, and then he was silent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
Game to the Inst

A certain duke, while driving from
the station to the park on his estate
to inspect company of artillery, OBJ
served ragged urchin keeping pace
with the carriage at his side. His
grace, being struck with the cleanli-
ness nf the lad, asked him where he
was going. The lad replied:
Its the park to see the dock and
sogefs."
The duke, feeling Interested,
stopped his carriage and opened the
door TO the lad, saying he could ride
to the. park with him. s6 @5-.s5 81,
Tn. delighted lad, being in igno-
rance of who he was, kept his grace
interested with the quaint remarks
till the park gates were reached.
= AS The carriage entered it was sa-
luted by the company and guns, where
uponlbis grace said to the lad: a d
Nov, can you show me where the
duke is?'' 81 ~. =. i..si .,.i.as:..si i.
The lad eyed his person all over,
then, looking at the dukes replied,
quite seriously: ta..a5 3. s.
"Well, / dunno, mist er, but it's either
you or me!"-London Spare Moments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
SMALLEST PONY ON EARTH.
Though the Animal Is Seven Months
Old, 1t Is Only Twenty-Five
Inches High.

The smallest colt in the world is
owned by G. Fl. Hackstead, a black
smith living near Ludlow, Ky. 1t
weighs "A pounds and is only % inches
tall.
The colt was foaled on farm near
Fountain Ferry Park. Its owner con-
sidered it worthless and sent it to Mr..
Hackstead. At birth it only weighed
about - pounds, although it was per-
fectly formed. Since that time it has
grown slowly, and for the last two
months there has been almost no
change in its height and weight If
it stops growing n ow there is no doubt
that it is the smallest horse in the
world. aG5 S.f3fb Aoi T. -
The colt is perfectly healthy and is
well formed and strong. It's dam was
mustang pony of average size and
its sire was good-sized horse. The
cross should have produced a medium
sized horse. The colt is good-tempered,
although very frisky. 1t has been
taught to follow it's master like dog
and is very affectionate. The freak
has attracted much attention since it
has been on exhibition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

dies, British Guiana, Brazil, Santo Do
mingo, Belgium, the United Kingdom,
Austria-Hungary, the Philippine is
lands, and Porto Rico. With the de-
velopment of the beet sugar industry
in our own borders, and with improved
agricultural methods applied in our
new dependencies, what is the mat
though it is well known that the
United States is unusually fond of
sweets?
And that we are said to be a great
coffeedrinking nation is also we'll
known; but even with this fact treat
ed with careful consideration, Secre-
tary Wilson announces that, given a
little time, this country with its in
sular possessions, can produce not
only it's food, but also its drink. At
present, two-thirds of our supply of
coffee is sent us by Brazil; Venezuela,
Mexico, Costa Rico, the Dutch East
Indies, Colombia, Guatemala, San Sal
vador, Germany, the United Kingdom,
Hayti, the Netherlands, the British In
considerable quantities. The Hawai-
ian islands and Porto Rico are sending
increasing amounts. Coffee culture is
now the hope of the small farmer in
Hawaii. Up to 1896, the Philippines
sent coffee to the United States. but
of late a scourge has attracked coffee
trees in those islands and many of
the planters are discouraged. 1t is
thought if an expert entomolopist
were sent to study the subject, and
should be able to stay the ravages of
the pest, the coffee industry might re-
vive.
In the United States we use consider
able tea also, in 1900, 1858, 10
worth; and this we are told we ought
to grow ourselves. It may be some day
South Carolina" will rank with 900
long, and "Ceylon;" for two tons of
tea were grown last year at Summer
vile, S. c., and proved so satisfactory
that New York investors became in
terested in the industry to the extent
of forming a syndicate and purchasing
5000 acres of land in South Carolina,
upon which the experiment will be
further advanced.
To all the gulf states the depart
ment of agriculture last year sent tea
plants, and are pushing the expert
ment rapidly. Plants of the best
grade are imported from China, Cey.
lon and Japan, and the aim is to pro-
duce tea of fine quality. The ques-
ton of labor will not be troublesome,
as the pickaninnies that abound down
south can do the work of leaf-picking.
We now get most of our tea from
China and Japan.
The rice industry in this country
has been much aided by the investiga-
tons of an expert in. Japan, sent there
to,study certain pha of rice cultiva-
tlon, in the hope that the quality of
the rice grown at home might be i'm
proved. In 1898, DIR. S. A. Knapp, of
Louisiana, the expert mentioned, pro-
cured the importation Of Kinshu rice,
and it has led to marked improve
ment of the United States crop. In
regard TO our own product, we quote
from DIR. Knapp's report: 1.-THE de-
partment never spent money, that
helped the country more than that
spent on the Importation of t.lis Jap
enese rice. 1t has brought about the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
FOR WOMEN'S TROUBLES TOO.

New Baden, Ill, August 12th:-Mrs.
Anton .Griesbaum, Jr., has been very
i'll. Female weakness had run her
down so low that she could not do her
homework. Shehad tried many things,
but got no relief. IL Ghgi.sa>
fs Dodd's Kidney Pills., new remedy,
which is better known here as a cure
for Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Dropsy,
and Rheuma tism, worked like a charm
in Mrs. Griesbaum case. She used
three boxes and is now new woman,
able to do her work as, we'll as ever
she was. Her general health is much
improved, and she has not a single
symptom of Female Trouble left. ~
H Dodd's Kidney PIES are making a
wonderful reputation for themselves
in this part of the state. -. j.. ..,,-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
ODDS AND ENDS.


Brazil produces $50, 900 tons of coffee
out of the worlds yearly crop of 60o,-
900 tons. a..s..s I-es.
A record pine log, "a feet long, 10
inches square and perfectly straight,
was recently landed at Leith.
Italy and Spain and have fewer
houses in proportion to population
than any other country. The Argen-
tine Republic mas most.
Since 1910 European towns have in
creased 40 per cent. in population,
while in. the country districts, in
crease has been but 70 per cent.
Britain digs canals more cheaply
than other countries. The average
cost of English canals being $4,000
mile, against 100000 in France and
G $500 in Canada.
At the Moon sale of coins in Lon
don silver Oxford crown of King
Charles l. brought $745; an Oliver
Cromwell pattern gold 50-shilling
piece, $500; 4 petition crown Of
Charles /. in silver, $1,575; pattern
crown in gold of George Ill, 1877,
$720, and a double sovereign of Ed
ward VI, $1,275. &17
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
Agricultural Irrdepend-
ence of Uncle Sam
Aid Of Our Dependencies We Should
Produce Ali Agricultural Products We Use

opening up and development of an ex-
tensive region in southwestern Louis
ana and southeastern Texas, where
the land was not previously of any val
lie except for cattle-raising. 1t has
resulted in the inves tment of probably
S20,000,00O. 1t has increased the pro-
duction of rice in Louisiana more
than 100000 per annum. Rice has
now future in the United States sec
ond only to wheat" In 1900, the value
of the rice imported, including rice
flour, rice-meal, and broken rice, was
only $2,279,O36. .....5.
There is a good dead of theorizing
connected with these large schemes,
and a good deal of experimenting
and practical work also. In regard
to silk culture, Secretary Wilson rec
ommends that the money now paid
to foreign labor be utilized at home.
In 1900 the United States paid out
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
HANDY DOMESTIC TIPS.


If curtains are allowed to dry be-
fore being starched they will last
clean quite month longer.
To prevent steel brooches or orna-
ments from getting rusty or dull,
when not wearing keep in box in
which there is little powdered
starch.
Comfortable doorstep mats for
summer evening seats are made of
squares of Chinese mating, red at
the edges, showing an interlayer of
softer material.
Sawdust laid evenly over the floor
before putting down oilcloth will
cause it to wear much better and
deaden the sound of walking.
a substitute for cream may be
made by beating the white of an egg
with a teaspoonful of sugar and
very little water. Put it into the cups
before the coffee is poured into them.
TO clean a painted floor use weak
soapsuds put on with a mop and then
carefully washed off with clear water.
Implanted floors are whitened by the
use of fuller's earth and securing
sand made into paste and rubbed
into the boards. This paste should
be washed off with lukewarm water.
A quarter of a pound of pearlash in
pint of hot water will remove
grease spots. They must be we'll
scrubbed with the pearlash and wa
ter.
T. keep out moths wash crevices
with half pound of alum dissolved
in boiling water. Powdered alum
should be .sprinkled about wherever
it is suspected that the moths will
make their appearance. The winters
superfuous bed clothing, particular
ly the blankets, ought to be wrapped
in newspapers and put away in tight
boxes or drawers in which boraX and
camphor have been sprinkled. Red
or black pepper, sandalwood-any
odorous substances offensive to the
insects.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
NJ 1900, the domestic exports OF
the United States amounted
- Ct or0 REQ s-1 tho +ot IA i'm


~ the United States amounted
to $3.50, 1851, the total i'm
ports to $S49,941, 1854; or, to make the
comparison more impressive, thirteen
hundred millions against eight hun
dred millions. One-and-a-half times
as much sent out as brought H. Inc
agricultural exports were to the agfl-
cultural imports as two to one, $751;
616,53O against $42O, ,2SS. But let
us go back ten years. The agricultural
exports in 1891 amounted to $685., 4O1,-
931, the imports to $420,211, 949. In
1891 the breadstuffs exported were
valued at SIPS, 121 $50; in 1900, at $685.
744,O7S. The value of the export OF
meat products in 1891 was 29,994, 700,
in 1900 $173,751,471; the pig alone con-
tributing in 1900 SIP, 100000. Giant
ships and leviathan trains were called
into requisition to carry our produce
last year, and the phenomenal year
preceding.
Jean de Bloch, the Russian military
expert, says America could speedily
starve Europe in the event of trans
oceanic war. So it seems military IN
dependence should refer to more than
armament, it must also include agr1-
cultural independence. The strictly
military independence of the united
States was looked out for long ago by
the wise foresight of those that
dreamed dreams of the place this
country was destined to take some day
among the great nations of the world.
To-day, whether it be for peace or for
tariff war, the dream of our states
men is agricultural independence for
the United States.
We certainly now can produce the
necessaries of life for many peoples.
Our agriculturists are called the IN
crowned rulers of Europe, and this
year it is rumored they can command
their own price for their surplus prod
uct. But it is not concerning wheat,
corn or cotton, the agricultural de-
partment is boasting just at present;
t is concerning possibilities for the
home production of that which the
country now is forced to import.
Sugar, tea, coffee and rice, as we'll as
rubber and silk-we are assured, be-
fore long, shall be homegrown, home,
of course, reaching from Porto Rico
to the Philippines.
Over half of the agricultural prod
ucts imported for the United States
come from the tropics, and many of
the other imports are tropical prod
ucts received indirectly as re-exports.
With the tropics We have lately an
neXed, or put a protecting arm about,
we surely shall be able to reduce very
greatly our amount OF imports, and
be propelled long way on the road to
agricultural independence. Just look
at the amount of money we sent out
of the country in 1900 for those two
common articles of food, sugar and
coffee; the value of the sugar $780,
250,974, of the coffee $55 ,275, 40 The
countries that have been furnishing us
with most of our sugar are Cuba, Ger
many, the Hawaiian islands, the Dutch
and East Indies, the British West In
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
The ONE SWEET WAY.

("And cities seemed strange, and the
wild WAYS songless. A glory had depart
ed from them but the world was beautl-
full with memories.
I may not sing, / may not say
What beauty in this life may be;
In life there was one way for me
One bright and beautiful, sweet way.
Mine was little world of grace;
The meadows had one margin sweet,
The cities had one splendid street
That led me to Loves dwelling place.
Ger them were arched serenest skies, -
Though wintry winds swept hill and
plain
Though all the world was mist and rain,
And sometimes rain was round my eyes
I knew each flower, with heart astfr
AT the red promise of the May,
And if one wild rose barred the way
1 bore it on my breast to her.
AS nearer still. the love-lights cleaned
/ heard, far Gown the splendid street.
The rustic of the curtains sweet
That laced the lattice where she dreamed.
And when the meadow-lards were gray,
With joy past all imagining
1 heard the silvern thrushes sing
Her name to the rejoicing day.
All light, all beauty breathed her name;
The rivers sang it to the sea.
And eVermore it was to me
The hottest on the hills of Fame.
The world was glad for her; the morn
Seemed brighter for her sake, and knew
A lovelier light than lit the dew
The light beneath her lashes born.
What were her dreams? A future bright
With great achievement? Only
this:
Loves sweet, rewarding word and kiss
Loves hand to guide-Love's stars to
light.
Knowing, in earth or worlds above,
However glorified and fair,
Of all the sweet names murmured there
The sweetest was the name of Love.
Love led her steps to Duty-not
In paths of perfect peace; but still,
She gave her life to Loves sweet will
Eontented with a lonely lot
For her the beauty of the Light
She liveth where the Light must be).
And far and far away for me
The solemn silences of Night.
And yet, not f1owerless is the sod,
Sown thick with memories that are
sweet, %-r-, g. $50
And shall be, till at last we meet
Where sing the morning stars to God.
F. L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
JuxeniIe Diacretian

young, and who never was handsome,
asked his sons child what he thought
of him. The boys parents We're pres
ent. The youngster made no reply.
Well, SO you won't tell me what
you think of me? Why won't you %
Cause don't want to get licked,"
replied tie sprig OF rising genera
tion.-Tit- Bits,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
Good Homes to Be Obtained.

There are still good lands for homes along
the lines of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids 4
Northern Ry. For full particulars, ad-
dress Messrs. nton & Brooks, Immigra ton
y. Industrial Agents, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
For information relative to new towns be-
ing established, all of which are in a fine
farming community, address Mr. T. FL.
Brown, Sioux Falls, S. ID! is - s.isl
For rates, ETC., to this territory call on
your nearest agent. and see that your tick
cts read via B., c. r. L. n. Ry. - ......f,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17
Do Your Feet Acme ANA Burns

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes Feel Easy, Cures Corns, Itching
Swollen, Hot, 'Callous, Smarting, Sore and
Sweating Feet. All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell it, 25c Sample sent FREE. Ad
dress. Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. w. !.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

/ do not believe Pso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John i. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is, 1900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

This is the season of the year when the
careful man diets and is no sicker than the
man who eats what he pleases.-Boston
Transcript. 3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

de man dat staht out to git sumpin' fob
muffin" said Uncle Eben, "giner'ly winds
up by gittin' muffin fob sumpin' Wash
ington Star. ..,..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

To-day hasn't been so bad, has it? Well
to-day was once part of the future that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

Unfortunately, we usually answer fool
according to his own folly.-Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

Cure and Prevent Pneumonia.
With Hoxsie's Group Cure. Elfallible. SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

W When visiting Buffalo, do not
fail to see the CANADIAN EXHIBIT
at the Pan.Amerfean. @ii.N-HiN ~ .
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

Brazil produces $50, 900 tons of coffee
out of the worlds yearly crop of 6oo,-
900 tons. ar.... ..-....sl s-.ss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-08-17

IL the dissemination of improved
methods of agriculture be general
throughout our broad area of 1870.
900 square miles, may we not conf
IDENTIFY look forward to agricultural
independence for the United States?
KATHERINE POPE
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-05-01
SIXTY EIGHT YEARS
Has Squire G.. NJ. Reay Lived in
Morgantown.
May First 1888 he Came to this Place.
He has Lived "A Life Full Of Useful
ness and Honor-Oldest Member OF
NJ. p. Church in Morgantown Short
Sketch of the Venerable Man.

Sixty-eight years ago on the first Of
May Squire George NJ. Reay reached
Morgantown where he has been 4 res
ident ever since. He came here from
Randolph county where he had lived
with his parents for several years.
He was born in Hardy county in 1873.
He is 10 consequence nearly s. years
of age.
Mr.. Reay came here TO engage IN
the tanning trade. After he had
learned his trade thoroughly he fol-
lowed it as journeyman for several
years and in 1910 he went into part
nership with e. Stilwell for several
years later embarking into the bust
ness alone and remaining in it until
1870. Before this he had purchased a
foundry in South Morgantown which
he operated until recently when II
was turned over to his son.
The Squire is the Oldest member OF
the M. p. church ia town having been
identified with it since 1884. -Four
years laler he was married to Eliza
beth daughter of Thomas Mapel of
Greene county. Ten children were
born to this union six of whom are
to-day living. They are Thomas p.
Charles L., Jenny c., wife of Samuel
Goodwin, Anna A., wife of Henry
Baker, Rosa L., wife of Joseph S. Al
lender and Carleton N.
During his life which has been a
busy one he has occupied number OF
positions of trust and honor. He
served as justice Of the peace for a
number of years and before the war
was captain Of a militia company at
this place.
Squire Reay is remarkably well pre-
served for man Of his age and his
faculties are unimpaired. He recalls
many interesting "reminiscences Of life
in Morgantown during its early days.
He has large circle OF friends made
by honest straight forw ard dealing
and they wish for him many more
years of usefulness before he answers
the final summons.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-05-01
H. L. A G
yINSON
Said Now to be Slated for Judge-Om.
cials will not be Named till June.

WASHINGTON, May lit was
stated after the last cabinet meeting
that the appointment for the new
federal judicial district in West Vir-
ginia will not be made until after the
president returns from his Western
trip.
1t is understood that the following
slate has been agreed upon: For
judge, q. Taylor Vinson; district at
torney, Ex-Governor Atkinson; mar
shall G. ID. Elliott
Attorney General Knox made the
statement that the appointment Of
the new set of court officials for the
southern district of West Virginia
would not be announced until after
the return of the president from his
western trip.
WASHINGTON, May lit is now
stated that nothing will be done
about the West Virginia judgeship
until the Presidents return about the
middle of June. The President has
been an exceedingly busy man lately,
and as the West Virginia Senators
still make show of disagreeing about
the candidate to be recommended, the
President cannot reach a decision.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-05-01
MILITARY MATTERS.
Officers of National Guard to be Exam
ined for Promotion.

The following order has been is
sued from brigade headquarters OF the
West Virginia National Guard: A
board OF officers is hereby convened
for examination for promotion Of the
following officers of the First Infan-
try: Major Harry Smith; Major w.
w. Scott, Captain Thomas e. Amick,
Captain b. f. Scott, Captain John p.
Glass, First Lieutenant John e. Fow-
Ter, First Lieutenant James S. Lakin,
Second Lieutenant Arthur Il. Chides-
ter, Second Lieutenant John Fl. Char
mock
These officers will report by letter
to the president of the board. who
will notify them of the time anu
place Of the meeting Of the board.
The detail for the board is as fol-
lows: Col Clarence L. Smith, FRS
Infantry; Major Thomas e. Hodges,
brigade staff Major G. M. Joseph,
surgeon First Infantry.
Travel and subsistence enjoined
are necessary for the public service.