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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
GOMPERS REELECTED.
Named as President by Large Plurality
by the American Federation
of Labor

Boston, Mass, Nov. 21-Samuel Com
pers was today reelected president of the
American Federation of Labor by a large
plurality
The first business of the day was the
reading Of invitations from cities desiring
the next annual convention of the organ
lZatlon. Invitations were read from the
trades and labor organizations Of Mil
Waukee and from the governor Of Utah
and Salt Lake City unions. No action
was taken.
On the objection Of the bottlers' union
to the maintenance of jurisdiction by the
brewery workers union the committee
reported in favor of giving the brewery
workers jurisdiction and the report was
cOncurred in.
Delegate Kramer of Richmond, Va,
placed in nomination for president
Samuel Gompers. Mr.. Kramer made a
brief speech eulogistic Of his nominee,
whom he characterized as widely
known for the honesty and sincerity Of
his purpose and for his earnestness in
the cause of labor and one who had given
his entire life to the cause Of organized
labor"
Then Delegate DeBarrey of st. Louis
in few words nominated Ernst Kreft
of Philadelphia, the man who had been
selected as the candidate Of the Social
istic delegates.
The convention voted by roll call and
President Gompers was reelected. The
vote, stood: Gompers, 1884; Kreft,
1884.
The following were elected by acclama-
ton:
First vice president James Duncan.
Washington, D. c., president Of the Granite
Cutters National union; second vice presi-
dent, John Mitchell, president of the Unit
ed Mine Workers of America third vice
president. James O'Connell, Washington, b.
c., president Of the International Associa-
ton of Machinists; fourth vice president
Max Morris Of Denver, Colo, member of the
Retail Clerks international Protective as
ISOLATION.
For the office of fifth vice president
John w. Slayton Of Newcastle, Pa, rep
resenting the United Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners of America, was NOM
mated by the Socialists against Thomas I.
Kidd Of Chicago Of the Amalgamated
Woodworkers' International union. Kidd
was elected, the vote standing 1O,625 for
Kidd and 2677 for Slayton.
u. A. Hayes Of Philadelphia, of the
Glass Bottle Blowers association of the
United States and Canada, was elected
sixth vice president, and Daniel J. Keefe
of Chicago, member of the International
Longshoremen's union, seventh vice pres
ideut
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Hungarian Grass.

Hungarian grass is a good crop to
SOW late for fodder. Like millet, it
will produce a heavy crop on good
land, and can be cured and housed so
as to keep with less trouble than fod-
der corn. and many prefer it, though
not as much weight can probably be
obtained from an acre as from corn
Hungarian grass grows rapidly and
can be fed green like corn Or be dried
for winter use. If sown thinly, the
stalks are stout and somewhat woody.
but if sowed very thickIy it will be
shorter and will not support its own
weight. There is a medium, however.
and one should seek to strike it. This
crop can be raised on sod land from
which crop Of grass has been taken
if the season is favorable. It likes
warm weather. Fine crops have been
raised from seed sown as late as July.
1t is better to use some fertilizer if
the seed is soWn late or on any land
that is not already in good condition
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
RRasiing Hogs for Bacon.

The demand for bacon hogs, streak
of lean and a streak of fat, is increas-
ing yearly. Consumers are less in
clined than ever to eat fat bacon and
their demands must be met if one de-
sires to make the maximum Of profit
III hog raising. True, the demand for
heavy hogs is great and will continue,
but such animals do not bring the
good prices that are had for the bacon
hog. Little has been heard Of the
Tamworth, the ideal bacon hog, of
late and mainly because breeders have
found that the bacon hog is more a
matter OF proper feeding than Of breed
The TanlHorths seem peculiarly suit
ed to feeding for bacon at the lowest
cost, though any breed can be properly
fed and at comparatively small cost
For the growing pigs a ration of
thirds oats and one-third corn
gives good results. Bran combined
with skim milk or whey with ground
peas Is a good ration for older hogs,
the milk to be increased as the fat
tening period Is begun. Probably the
ideal ration for the bacon hog after
1t Is half grown is corn-meal, oats, and
barley mixed with skim milk. This
furnishes the desired streak of lear
and streak Of fat in the bacon and
gives us an animal Of medium weight
which will bring a good price on the
market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Queer Doings of a Rifle Ball.

[ myself made the most extraordinary
shot at an antelope that | ever heard of,
which, however. has nothing to do with
good shooting, but rather with the er
ratio course that a rife ball may take.
With several scouts, white men and In
dams, | rode over a hill, to see three or
four buck antelope spring to their feet.
run short distance and then stop to
look. | made a quick shot at one, which
dropped, and On going to him I found
him not dead, though desperately wound
cd. The animal had been standing
broadside on, his face toward my left.
The ball had struck the left elbow, splin-
tering the olecranon, passed through the
brisket, broken the right humerus, turned
at right angles and gone back, cutting
several ribs, broken the right femur,
then turned again at right angles and
came out through the inside Of the leg.
and struck the left hook joint, which it
dislocated and twisted off, 50 that it hung
by very narrow string Of hide. I never
again expect to see so extraordinary a
course for a rifle ball.-Outing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Fruit from Africa,

One Of the interesting exhibits that
may be seen in the horticultural de
Dartment at the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition at st. Louis next year will
be the fruits from South Africa The
managers of fruit farms of the late
Cecil Rhodes, at Cape Town, have an
nounced their intention of placing
fresh fruits on exhibition each week.
Even in London this feat has never
been undertaken. South African
plums have been on sale in New York,
Boston and other markets the past
winter, and no reason appears why
success, with the help Of cold stor-
age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Braciir a SaEginE Gate.

The planof preventing gates from
sagging, slpwn In the illustration, is
one OF the BEST used. 1t has the merit
Of being oeap and decidedly effectual.
AS will le noticed from the drawing,
the posts are sunk in the ground two
feet or more, and the ends set into a
heavy sll. This is best done by norris
ing the sill. Both posts and sill should
be wdl covered with tar to prevent
rapid decay. On this sill is then built
a wdl Of stones to within eight inches
or a foot of the surface of the ground,
and on this wall is laid heavy piece
of studding which is spiked to the
posts. In the absence Of stones, braces
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
The Pest Of Wild Carrot.

The wild carrot is causing the farm
ers a great deal Of difficulty. 1t is in
creasing in many sections. In a bulletin
issued by the Maine Experiment Sta
ton it is stated that as this weed is n
biennial plant, If it can be prevented
from going to seed for term Of two
mean moving it as often as it came
into bloom, two Or three times in the
season. Some have been quite success
full in killing it out by pasturing the
fields with sheep. Cows do not like car
roty hay. Horses will eat 1t, even If
containing very large proportion of
the weed. But it Injuries health and
spirit if fed to excess.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Philippine Gardening.

Recent attempts to raise garden veg
etables in the Philippine Islands have
met with brilliant success in the case
Of eggplant, tomatoes and peppers,
spinach. and radishes do fairly well.
Many other kinds were tried without
much success. Grapes and some other
fruits promise we'll, and there is some
hope for new industries in cotton, jute,
and coffee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
The "Dairy SharkO

]. A. Crockett, dairyman, Utah Agri-
cultural College, has recently sent out
warning to the butter makers of his
State against dairy shark who is
disposing Of process whereby he
claims the yield Of butter is increased
from so to 100 per cent in excess of
that made in the ordinary manner.
Same old fraud that bobs up now and
again, All farmers and dairymen
should leave all such fellows and their
process" alone.-Dairy and Cream.
cry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
MAY ASK CHANGE OF VENUE.
Trial of Welsh and Lepton May Be
Transferred from Oshkosh.

Neenah. Wis. Nov. 24-[Special. j
The trial of David Welsh and Frank
Lepton, the two alleged leaders Of the
notorious Welsh gang, whic. terrorized
the people Of Menasha for many months,
may not take place in the municipal
court at Oshkosh, where the defendants
are now confined in the county jail. Me-
nasha authorities are responsible fer the
statement that the counsel for tie de-
Tense will ask for a change of venue to
another county, on the grounds that his
trial in Oshkosh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
ATTACKS BANK SECRETARY.
Supposed Insane Man Tries to ASsas-
sinate Bank of England Official.

London. Nov. pa murderous attack
with a revolver was made today on Mr..
Graham, the secretary Of the Bank Of
England, by an individual who is sup
posed to be insane He fired four shots
i'm rapid succession but Mr.. Graham was
not hurt. The man was arrested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
ROB A NIGHT WATCHMAN.
Gang of Four Masked Men Hold Up Rail
way Guard and Make Their
Escape.

Pottsville. Pa, Nov. 21-.Tohn Dalton,
the night Waterman at the Philadelphia
q Reading railway station at Girardville,
was attacked by four masked men ut mid
night, who locked him in room, robbed
him of $50 and stole three valuable ex-
press packages. Dalton jumped from a
window and raised an alarm. A number
Of citizens started in pursuit. The bur
glars escaped to the mountains, although
shots We're exchanged. An armed posse
is securing the country near Girardville.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Grim son Clover.

In almost any section the best plan
for sowing crimson clover is to SOW 1t
during the last cultivation Of the corn
make an extra cultivation and harrow;
the seed in we'll if the weather is at
all dry. Use the best seed obtainabl9
and, if possible, obtain American
grown seed, using, under average con-
ditions, fifteen pounds of seed to the
acre According to locality, crimson
clover may be sCwn during July and
August, and even in sections where it
partially winter Kills it may be con-
sidered as valuable to the soil, for it
will make sufficient growth from the
time of sowing to frost time to be
worth all it cost for blowing under in
the spring The writer has strip Of
ground on which he has worked pa
tiently for five years to get a stand
of clover, and only the last year was
the work successful; yet we feel that
the portion turned under in the spring,
which passed safely through the Win
ter, was worth to the soil all it cost
Wentworth's Way with Sheep Dogs.
A friend was telling me a day or so
ago that when a boy he lived near
Old Long John" Wentworth, of Chi
cago, who at one time kept a number
of sheep on his lands near that vii
lage. He said that once when he had
some of them killed by dogs he had
his help go round and see some Of the
dog owners and they all reported that
they kept their dogs in the house."
Very WELL" says John, cit may be
wolves, and We'll put out poison and
he did so, but got dogs galore, as they
were up against the deadly stuff in
the middle Of the night. when they
should have been in their accustomed
places holding down the bed clothes
to the feet Of their humane owners
"Old John went further, and if the
wolves were in it, got them also.
Catching young one, he put it with
some dogs having the mango, inoculat-
ing it thoroughly He turned it loose
and it wasn't long until they, too, were
good dead ones.--Upland Letter in
Indiana Farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25

Cleanse thoroughly by throwing the
whole into large basin and adding
water, Swimming off the skins and pulp
and any seeds which rise to the sur
face. Afterwards dry the seeds in the
sun, sprinkle with sulphur and store in
dry place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Saving Tomato Seeds,

Discard large, gross fruits, which,
although they contain a number Of
seeds, generally produce large pro-
portion Of rough tomatoes. Having
chosen good specimens, squeeze ont the
seeds into vessel, and stand in
warm place. In few days the mass
will have undergone fermenta ton, and
pulp and seeds will have separated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25

EOlC through beam
in your two-horse
pillow, behind where
the upright joins
beam, at A, also,
have a fork made
in the brace, so one
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
CLERKS MIND is UNBALANCED.
Young Man, Son of Menasha Parents
Sent to Northern Hospital.

Oshkosh, Wis, Nov 24.-Andrew
Scaoetz, older son Of Mr. and Mrs M.
M. Schoetz Of Menasha, was committed
to the Northern hospital Until Saturday
Mr.. Schoetz was employed as a clerk in
the Commercial National bank in Chica-
go. and it is thought overwork tempo
rarily unbalanced his mind. He is Il
graduate Of Lawrence university.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
PRESIDENTS UNCLE DIES.
James King Gracie's Death Causes
Mourning at White House

New York, Nov. 24.--James King
Oracle, an uncle by marriage Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, is dead as the result of
Oh attack of pneumonia. He was a
we'll known banker. Both the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt were much at
tached to Mr.. Oracle and his death will
cause them great sorrow and put a
temporary stop to all gaieties at the
white house. He was born in New York
in 1889. He married a sister of the
Presidents father
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25

hole through the beam will be suff1-
Gent Then have a clamp made, b.
with threads cut on each end so you
can tighten; this clamp to be placed
just in front of cross bar between han
dies. By using iron wedges you can
set to any depth desired. Use or 8
on common single stock.-W. T Oliver
in EDitOmiSt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
SWINGING sTANcHIoN AND STALL

accompanying illustration shows how
it can be made. This is an ordinary
chain hanging swing stanchion, with
blocks on the floor and from the cross
piece above on each side, to prevent
tho forward and back swing. This
will allow it to move sideways. Rather
than go to this trouble, why not tie the
cattle by the neck Farm and Home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25

Unknown Man at Madrid Fires Three
Shots at Senior Briesta.

Madrid, Nov. 21.-An unknown man
fired three times with a revolver at Senior
Briesta, one. Of King Alfonso's tutors,
who was slightly wounded. The attempt
on the tutors life is believed to have been
the outcome Of private quarrel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
FALLING TREE KILLS WOODSMAN
Hans Vigerust Is Victim of an Accident
at Weston.

Menomonie, Wis. Nov. 24.-[Special.l
While working in the lumber camp at
Weston, Hans Vigerast was killed by a
falling tree. He was employed in John
Pollack's camp. Vigerust was a resident
of this city and leaves wife and six
children
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25

Of heavy studding may be run from the
bottom Of each post next to the sill up
10 the top piece of studding; the stone
wall, as suggested, makes the stronger
foundation. Built in the manner indi-
Gated the gate will work for years
without sagging. -Indianapolis News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Ullman Argument Postponed

Juneau, Wis, Nov 24@-Argument on
the motion for a new trial in the Ulmau
case has been postponed to next Monday
If the motion is denied an appeal to the
supreme court will be taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Battleship Massachusetts, Repaired.

New York, Nov 24.-The battleship
Massachusetts has been floated from dry.
dock i'll the Brooklyn navy yard. Three
months ago she was damaged by running
on the rocks off the New England coast,
1t cost S75, 900 to put her in reDnir
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Snow Delights Polk County Loegers.

Osceola, Wis. Nov 24-[ Special. l.
Over three inches Of snow fell in this
vicinity Sunday, making the loggers fee
jubilant They will have a big winters
cut in Polk county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Deer Near Village Of Osceo1a.

Osceola, Wis, Nov. 24.-GSpecial. J.
Deer have been seen within two miles of
the village, and yet hunters will travel
fifty and seventy-6ve miles northward for
them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
Cheap Way to Subsoi1.

Have your blacksmith make you an
iron foot from an old wagon tire, in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25

The British army under the new
scheme requires $4,000 recruits annually
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25
A Swing StanchiOn.

ways and not forward and back has
been asked for by a subscriber. The
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-25

Nor SALE-FARM 1872 Ohio river
r and Ohio River R.. R.. opposite Gailipolis:
O.. in Mason Co., w. Va. Productive land ali
under cultivation Price, $50 an acre. Inquire ,.
w. LEECE, Parkersburg, W. Va. /
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-08-20
Dockery Says All Political Institu-
tions Are Trying to Crush Out
the Pernicious Practice.
GOVERNORS DAY AT STATE FAIR
Tireless and Efficient Officers, He
Declares, Will Fully Vindicate
the Honor of the
State.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

| REPUBLIC SPECIAL
| Sedalia, Mo-, Aug, 19.-Governors Day at
the State Fair was the red-letter day of the
| week There was an outpouring of the peo-
pie from all parts of the State and a con-
servatfve estimate places the total paid ad-
missions at over 1900.
During the noon hour a parade of the
| prize winners Of the stock show was made
on the race course in front of the grand
| stand. and 1t was reviewed by Governor
Dockery.
Never before, perhaps. at any State Fair
mas there been given such remarkably fine
exhibition Of thoroughbred stock of all
classes, including imported draft. coach and
lgnt harness horses beef and dairy cattle.
Inc aggregate total valuation of animals
amounted to hundreds of thousands of dol
lars. The races were exceptionally fast and
exciting.
DoCKERY ON "BooDLEIsM."
Governor Dockery was introduced to the
assemblage by Norman ]. Colman of st.
Louis and he made short address After
complimenting the State Fair Board on
the fine exhibition which it had collected
and paying tribute to the farmers and
stockmen of the State. the Governor took
up the theme of "Boodleism." He said
in part:
"The boodler plies his vocation for per-
sonal advantage. His ill-gotten gains can
be Of no possible advantage to any political
organization. The people Of all parties are
honest. 1t follows therefore, logically and
inevitably, that all political parties are in
terested in crushing out the pernicious
practices Of the boodler.
Corruption in public position should be
stamped out. 1t has appeared in city,
State and national governments Investi-
cations Of this evil should be fearlessly
pressed by the courts and others upon
whom the law devolves this duty The
courts should provide SPEEDY and impartial
trials and every guilty man should be pun
ished
POsr-OFFTCE SCANDALS
THE Federal authorities are now en-
gagged in the investigation Of corrupt prac-
tices. notably those recently disclosed in
the Post-Oflce Department
I'm St. Louis for years riotous corrup-
ton prevailed in many of the governmental
departments Of that city The election Of
reform administration. REINFORCED by a
tireless prosecuting officer. courts and ju-
ries. has aided in the restoration of an
honest and frugal administration of city
affairs
Corruption in our State Legislature is
now being probed by efficient State Attor-
neys and the judicial machinery Of Cole
County.
Il am confident that our prosecuting Of
ficers and the courts will fully vindicate
the honor Of the State by bringing to Jus
The power Of the great office committed
to my care will continue to be lawfully
employed in sustaining the courts in their
Efforts enforce the 1Qw and YrUfSh r,srI,-
lie officials who have been faithless to
duty
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-08-20
FATHER DRINKS ACID
IN PRESENCE OF SON.
Otto H. Schneider, an Engineer, Ends
Life After . Disagreement
With Wife.

After hourishing two-ounce bottle Of
carbolic acid above his head last evening at
6:45 o'clock. Otto H. Schneider of No. a214
Rutger street drained the flask to its dregs
in the presence Of his 12-year-old son,
Charles. and expired on his bed five minutes
later.
"Good-by. Charlie he said. and a mo-
ment later exclaimed: Run, Charlie, run
for a doctor; be quicki I'm dying!"
The lad ran as fast as he could to the
residence Of Doctor John Bonewits. No. 3106
Caroline street, but to no avail. When the
youth returned the acid had accomplished
its work. Schneider was dead.
The only reason for the act, according to
Mrs. Schneider, Is domestic troubles. Schnei-
der, who was an engineer at the Anheuser-
Busch Brewery, abused his wife, and on
Monday last was arrested on complaint Of
his family.
On that occasion, It Is said, he f1ourfshed a
pistol and razor and threatened to kill his
wife. He was released. however, on a prom
ise OF good behavior, but, II is thought the
arrest preyed upon his mind.
Yesterday morning he came home from
work In an ugly disposition. 1t Is said. and
remained out OF sorts all day. He asked his
revolver. but Mrs. Schneider, fearing that
ne wanted to destroy the papers. as he had
done year ago. refused to give them up
IF you don't get them for me before 6
o'clock, he said. ''Tll make you swallow
some Of this" and he brandished the vial
Of acid.
When the h time approached 70. him to go
out the acid bottle and swallowed the fatal
draft.