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they have Of the production Of electric
ity, says a writer in Farm and Fire
side, from whose description of the
process the following items and illus
trations are reproduced:
The sugar maple is so called on &C
count of the sugar contained in the
sap. The person with no experience
can hardly tell the difference between
it and water, as it Is clear and spar
king and has but faint taste of su-
gar. There is just about enough sugar
to make it little sickish
In the fall the greater part of the
sap goes from the trunk and branches
into the roots, where, buried deep In
the ground, it will not be chilled. In
the spring. beginning in the latter part
of February Or first Of March, accord
ing as the season is forward or back
ward the sap begins to ascend the
body of the tree, the greater part Of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
No Breed of Black Sheep.


A black sheep belongs to NO particu-
lar breed, though at times he appears
iii the focks Of nearly all the pure
breeds. In England he Is more COM
monty seen in the Suffolk focks, and
it is a noteworthy fact that the suffolk
breeders have all they can do to keep
the blackish and gray black tendency
from asserting itself both in the skin
and fleece Black sheep frequently
appear in pure-bred Leicester focks,
and to some extent in Lincoln and
Devon Longwools, and the tendency
is noted in the black spots on the skin;
more frequently seen on the ears Of
even the best-bred sheep Of these long
wool families, thus fortifying the be-
lief expressed by DR.. Henry Stewart
that the tendency to black in the Lei
cester owes its origin to the black
ram known to have been used by
Blackwell in the perfection Of the
breed $50 years ago. And it is not I'M
reasonable to suppose that the black
sheep which now and then appear in
the Down and lcng-woel breeds, near
ly all of which have been more or less
improved through the use Of Blackwell
blood, are traceable to that great
sheep builders handiwork.- Sheep
Breeder.
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the sap would Of course flow. Then
under the lower corner of this wound
a curved hole wide from one side Of
the tree to the other, but narrow up
and down, was made with a "gouge"
and into this was driven a short wood
en- spout Of the same shape, which
caught the sap as it dropped from the
cut, and thus carried it to short wood
en- troughs made by digging out bass
wood blocks. After the bit and brace
came into use hole was bored into
the tree, and q round spout made fror.
a piece of sumac from which the pith
had been burned out was driven into
the hole to convey the sap to the
trough.
Next the wooden bucket came into
use. BY driving a nail into the tree
under the spout the bucket could be
hung anywhere on the tree
In the days Of boiling in kettles color
was the last thing aimed at in max
ing maple sugar, which was a dull
black when finished. Sweetness was
the main consideration, and there was
no incentive to keep out the dirt and
cinders, for black sugar was just as
sweet, and sugar lighter than chocolate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
Rapid Sheep Shearing.

Some Of the wandering sheep shear
ers Of the Western sheep-raising States
have acquired wonderful speed There
is a record Of one man who sheared
$50 sheep in a single day. The aver
age for each man is about one hun
dred. The men never tie a sheep.
They seize it by the legs with the left
hand, throw it SO that they can squeeze
it firmly between their legs, and al
most before the sheep has begun to
bleat the fleece is falling in great
fluffy masses. AS soon as the last
clip of shears has been made the
shearer kicks the fleece opt of his
way, the struggling sheep is released
and races off, and another one is bun
died in.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
Box for Carving Eggs.

Most poultrymen are familiar with
the egg carriers used on the market
and those who have a considerable
quantity Of eggs to handle use these
carriers; the farmer, however, is In
the habit Of carrying eggs in basket
and often many Of them become bro
ken resulting III considerable loss. Inc
which may be made from cheap mate
rial and which will answer as well as
the boxes sold for the purpose. ANY
grocer who handles quantities OF
shipped eggs will give a customer
some Of the cardboard filler such as
are up in the crates; then buy some
cracker boxes and fashion a neat box
like the one shown, cutting the paste
board filters with a sharp knife SO
that they will fit the wooden box.
Boxes made to hold one dozen eggs
and others to hold two dozen will be
large enough. These boxes ought to
have covers with a hasp coming down
over q staple so that the box may be
locked if need be. These boxes will
cost but little If made at home as sug-
gested, and if one has strictly fresh
eggs Of good size as we'll as uniform in
size they can be marketed in these
boxes at higher price than If market
cd in a basket; try it and see If it is
not SO. As an extra inducement to the
consumer wrap each egg in white
tissue paper and twist the ends Of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06

most amusing sight to see the quaint
little reptile jumping through row
Of rings. The frogs, after their edu-
cation has been perfected, are placed
on a table, and in front Of each frog
is placed a small ring, not much larger
than a wedding ring, and then, with
out the slightest prompting, the frogs
commence to jump through the rings
and continue their performance as long
as there remains ring to jump
through. A frog race with, say, eight
rings to negotiate forms an amusing
spectacle for a children's party.
Many Of these little reptiles live in
the lap Of luxury, and their appetites
are tempted with the delicacies Of the
season such as slugs, caterpillars, and
earwigs. They are usually kept in a
large bottle with a little water at the
bottom, and the ladies sometimes have
special stands built on which their
pets residences stand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
DEATH TO THE JEWS"
Awful Circular Which Is Being Distrib-
uted in Russia-Government Tries
to Suppress It.

Vienna, April Among the anony-
nous circulars said to be going the
rounds in various southern Russia cen,
ters and against which the government
has issued stringent measures for the
maintenance Of peace and order, is here
quoted in part as follows:
Satan, who has assumed the shape Of the
Jews, continues to disturb our home our
holy Russia. Behind the Jews our foes at
home, stand innumerable Jews abroad, in
alliance with the unbelieYers, the English
Americans and Japanese.
Goddess England and America threaten
us, and wish Japan to tear us down. but
danger lies at home. The peril is with tie
Jews, who drink our children's blood poison
our youths with foul and pernicious ideas,
and overthrow the pillars of our holy state
and faith.
gainst this hundred headed hydra this
venomous reptile, we must battle. Death to
the Jews
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06

was looked upon as having been adul-
terated.
The next improvement was the large
pan placed upon an arch made of stone
or brick About the same time tin
buckets came into use. A little later
the metallic spout was invented. This
Is now of such shape that 1t fills but
a small portion of the hole bored in the
tree, but is held so firmly that the
bucket is supported by it. It allows
sap to flow from the outer layers Of
the tree where there is the greatest
amount of sap, and that which makes
the whitest sugar.
A few sugar makers have their plant
so arranged that the sap, or strip, does
not touch wood after the sap leaves
the tree. At the present time color IS
an important factor IN the value of
maple sugar, and as wood tends to
color it wooden utensils Of all kinds
have been discarded as far as possible.
The maple sugar now made is Of
light straw color. Any darker than
that will not command the highest
price. and if lighter adulteration with
refined sugar is suspected.
The sap is gathered in tank hold
ing about three barrels placed on a
low sled with wide runners. Roads
are made through the sugar bush SO
the gathering tank can be driven near
all the trees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06

have large loop at one end instead
Of a buckle.
A back band for plow harness may
be made from old leather or rubber
betting. The leather betting, if pretty
fair, will make good traces.
These hints are not for repairing
valuable new harness. One should be
very careful about riveting on these.
The illustration shows how I made a
clamp for sewing harness from two
kerosene barrel slaves fitted in block
so the bolts will draw at least "a inch.
This makes it clamp the work at top.
Use two ss-inch bolts This clamp, If
properly made, will hold any part Of
the harness while being sewed. w.
A. Clearwaters, in Iowa Homestead.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
PANAMA IS IN PERIL.
japanese Government Ready to Get
Islands Commanding En-
trance

Santiago de Chill, April At now
transpires that during the recent visit
to South American capitals of Baron
Fujishima, the eminent japanese statist,
commercial compact" of great politi-
the governments Of Japan and Chill.
The exact letter of the compact remains
an administration secret here.
Japan and Chill Allied.
Gradually, however, it has leaked out
that, IN future international questions
where South American interests are con-
cerned,, Japan may be expected to sup
port ChlllS claim to the exercise of q
dominating voice. In return for this
pledge, the Gillian government will un-
dertake to induce the republic Of
Ecuador, instead Of selling the Gal
lapagos archipelago to Germany or the
United States, to transfer the islands to
Japan.
They would be used as a naval station
commanding the Pacific entrance to the
Bay of Panama and the interoceanic
canal.
Sights Washington Government.
Chilians regard the reported deal as a
great diplomatic victory over the Wash
lngton government, which would never
permit the formal transfer of sovereignty
over Galapagos to Chill. For a number
Of years Chill has held an option on
them, under mortgage to secure payment
for arms and ammunitions sold to Ecua-
dor by the late President Montt.
Ends Long Plotting.
For diplomatic reasons, to force the
Americans to show their hand. Chill upon
several occasions encouraged Ecuador to
offer the archipelago to Germany. The
United States in each case promptly
raised objection. 1t is not anticipated
that in the present instance the Wash
ington administration will interfere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
SEARCHES IN VAIN FOR WIFE.
Baird Continues to Look for Woman
Who Disappeared from Evanston

Chicago, ILL.,, April 5.-Search in two
states for Mrs Wesley A. Baird. who on
the morning of March 10 suddenly dis
appeared from Evanston. has thus far
proved futile. Mr.. Baird, the husband
of the missing woman, yesterday re-
turned to his home in Dartford Wis. to
rest until today, when he viii again
start out in quest of his deranged wife
Mrs. Baird disappeared on Friday morn
ing, March 10, leaving her 11-year-old
daughter lying dead in bed. The missing
woman had been in a private sanitarium
and was deranged
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
purposes, and are relatively cheaper
than almost any other sort on the mar
ket
Repairing Harness.

Repa1r1n& HafueSS.
Most premises have old leather
traces about, and a number Of parts
Of harness, such as breast, pole and
holdback straps, can be made of these,
by one handy at such work. Select
piece long enough for breast strap,
fasten a snap at one end; Is or 20
inches from this snap cut away all but
the best outside ply, rivet buckle,
punch a number Of holes, and there
you are. The pole and holdbacks
may be made from old light traces.
4 belly-band for chain harness would
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
WINNEBAGO AGAIN HIGH.
Apprehension of Floods Once More Felt
WATERWAYS Quite Low.

Neenah, Wis, April Especial. i
Until the heavy rains of the past few
days raised the level of Lake Winnebago
and caused great apprehension of floods
in the Fox River valley, the millmen
along the water power were complaining
that they were not getting the quantity
Of water said to be coming over the dam
at Menasha. Upon investigation it was
found that the water in Lake Winnebago
was several inches below the crest of the
headwater dam. The series of rains, how
ever, have improved conditions very mate
rally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
The Prolific Scale.

The total number Of descendants
from one individual Of the San Jose
scale during the time between the mid
die of June and the last Of November
has been calculated at 3,216OSO, 400.
AS all these millions obtain their food
by sucking the sap from the plant they
are on, it is not to be wondered at that
a tree which in the spring was appar-
emily in good condition may be nearly
or entirely dead by fall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
HOW THE JAPANESE KNEW.

Had Spies to Watch the Building Of a
Russian Batt1e-Ship at Philadelphia.
A story is being told which sheds an
interesting light on the marvellous fore
sight and precaution that characterized
the prepareti tens OF the Japanese for
the present war. Some years ago a
Japanese agent came to Philadelphia
with a letter Of Introduction to a prom
inent Philadelphia who had travelled
in Japan. This Philadelphia tells the
story.
The letter was written by a Japa
nese official who knew the Philadel-
phian, and it stated that if he would
help the bearer in what he desired the
favor would be greatly appreciated.
The favor was for the Philadelphia:
to simply introduce the agent to a
first-class firm Of detectives. This was
done and the agent described as a re-
sponsible person. He had plenty of
money, and bargain was made with
the firm, the latter to receive large
sum Of money.
The detectives were required to
dress in the clothes Of laborers and
secure work in Cramps ship-yard and
then to gather full information about
the Russian battle-ship Variag, then in
early course of construction. This they
did, and the Japanese government was
supplied with every detail in the con-
struction and armament Of the Variag.
The officials at Cramps do not yet
know exactly how the Japs obtained
t-Philadelphia Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06

the outer layers of the tree. Securing
this sap as it ascends and boiling it
down constitutes the work of maple
sugar making.
The first thing is to get the sap. In
the early days before the bit and brace
an oblique notch was cut into the tree
near the ground, and from this wound
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
PROVE ALIgI FOR MRS. BoTYIN:
Witnesses Testify in Favor of Woman
Accused of Poisoning Mrs. Dunning.

San Francisco. Cal, April 5-In the
Eotkin trial ex-Sheriff Lachman testi-
tied for the defense that Mrs. Botkin
was in her cell in the county jail on a
date she was asserted to have been on
Market street.
Supt. Warrington of the local dry
goods store testified that there was no
record OF the sale of a Handkerchief on
the day Mrs. Botkin is asserted to have
purchased the one found in the box OF
poisoned candy.
Supt. Ford of the Ferry postoffice cast
doubt on the Identification of Mrs. Bot
kin's handwriting ON the box of candy.
Other witnesses testified that Mrs. Bot
kin was in Eureka when one of the let
tiers sent to Mrs. Dunning was mailed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
Ample Trees 10 Years Old.

On the farm Of John Carson, near
Russellville, Howard county, Missouri
Is an apple orchard which was planted
seventy years ago. The land was pre-
empted at that time, and the original
ssheepskin" deed was signed by An
drew Jackson. The orchard bore q
good crop this year. Many of its trees
are three feet in diameter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
...MAkING...
MAPLE SUGAR.

Though tons Of maple sugar are
made, for the most part in New York
and Vermont, there are probably many
people living on farms throughout the
United States who have no more clear
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
How Paper Car Wheels Are Made

How Paper Car Wheels Are Made.
In making paper car wheels 120 to
$50 layers are put together with flour
paste and subjected to pressure OF
500 tons while at temperature of 120
degrees Fahrenheit. The blocks are
then turned in lathe. slightly larger
than the tire, and the hole is bored
for the cast iron center. In turning,
the paper blocks make a shaving that
resembles strips Of leather. The aver
age life Of the tire of paper wheel
is about 100000 miles. That represents
about one and one-quarter-inch wear.
The centers do not seem to be affected
by service, and they are always good
for renewal of tires unless some acct
dent happens to them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
FROG PARTIES.
Training the Little Reptiles the Latest
Society Fad in London.

The latest craze in society is to
make a pet of the small green French
frog. numbers Of which are being sent
over from Paris for frog parties, says
the London Mail.
These strange pets are not much
bigger than a sixpence, and the aver
age cost varies SIS. to FL Is. at which
price the vender no doubt secures for
himself substantial profit.
One would scarcely credit the frog
with the possession of q vast amount
Of intelligence, but ladies who have
kept them are Of the opinion that the
frog is far from stupid animal, for
by the exercise Of patience they can
be taught many clever tricks. 1t is a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
WHITE DEER FOUND AT LAST.
Michigan Game Wardens Discover til
Carcass of Priced Animal.

Menominee, Mich, April 5-[Special. ]
For two years the game wardens de.
partment mas been on the trail of a white
deer only recently located, Deputy War.
den Coulter having found the carcass
stored away in an old piano box at New
berry,
During the closed season of 1902 a.
white deer was killed near Manistique
lake. The offender was arrested and
served ninety days for the offense, but
the carcass could not be found.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
LEMP ESTATE OVER s1o,ooo,ooo.
Widow OF Well Known Brewer Richest
Woman in St. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, April 5-An inventory
Of the personal property Of the late mil
lionaire brewer, William r. Lemp. filed
today, shows total valuation of $4,347,-
679.42. This does not include any of
the real estate which Mr.. Lemp held. 1t
some $6,OOO,OOO All of this property,
with the exception of few minor be-
quests, is willed to the widow, making
her the richest woman in st. Louis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
RUSSIANS IRRITATED.
Fighting in Thibet Looked on with Dis.
pleasure-Great Britain's Prepon-
derance Is Feared.

Paris, April A dispatch to the
Temps from st. Petersburg says the
fighting in Thibet has revived Irritation
in Russia. The British expedition is con-
sidered hostile, for should Great Britain
become mistress of the Thibetan capital
she would acquire preponderance over
the Russian MongoIs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
FORMER TRUST OFFICER HELD.
George F. Clewell, Wanted at Cleveland
on Enlightenment CHARGE. Is Arrested.

Cleveland, O., April 5.-Chief of Po-
Chief Franz of St. Joseph, No., an
nouncing that George F. Clewel, the
missing secretary and treasurer of the
recently assigned Federal Trust COM
pany of Cleveland, had been arrested
there. The charge against Clewell was
a shortage of $4,000 in his accounts
with the Federal Trust company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
LIABILITIES $1,60O,OOOO.
Two Receivers for the Union Trust Com.
pany Have Been Named by
Boston Court

Boston, Mass, April 4-Samuel W.
Mccall and Charles F. Choate, Jr, today
were appointed receivers for the UnioI
Trust company, which closed it's doors OF
Thursday last. The trust company's liza.
bilities are placed at $1,G0O,0OO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
MANY WITNESSES
IN SMOOT HEARING.
Marshal in Utah Given Large Batch Of
Subpoenas-Proof of Recent
Plural Marriages.

Salt Lake, Utah, April 5.-United
States Marshal HARDWOOD has received
another bunch OF subpoenas for wit
nesses in the Smoot investigation. The
papers are retrrnable April 90 No in
formation is given out as to the per-
sons named. even the number of Sub
poenas in the marshals hands being
kept secret. It is said that proof Of
marriages contracted since the mani
feSto is what is wanted now
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
SENDS BLESSING TO CHILDREN.
Appleton Priest Is Giaciously Received
by the Pope.

Appleton, Wis, April 5-[Special. i
At mass yesterday a letter was read to
the st. Mary's congregation from
Father Fitzmaurice, who is now in Eu-
rope, stating he had had an audience
with the Pope.
4 was charmed by the gracious man
ner and dignifed presence of his holi-
ness says the letter. HE sends espe-
cial blessing to the little children of the
United States"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
INSPECTION Held at Neenah.

Neenah, Wis, April 5.-[Special. i
Maj. Charles Woodward of Fort Sheri-
dan inspected Co. |, w. n. g., in the
presence Of officers from Oshkosh and
Appleton. At the close Of the exercises
the officers were banqueted by Capt. j.
B. Schneider Of this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
Pecan Crop Increasing.

The Southwest is the most promi-
nent producer Of pecans. Last season
the output was possibly 1900 cars. 1t
is claimed by some that the yield this
season will approach two thousand
cars. The nuts are suitable for all
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
BIG STEAMER SOLD TO
A FOREIGN POWER.
Eurs3 Bismarck Of the Hamburg-Amer
lean Line Purchased by Some Eu-
ropean Government

Hamburg, April s. The Boersen-
halle now confirms the sale of the Ham
burg-Amerlcan steamer Furst Bismarck
yesterday to foreign power.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06

It sometimes happens that family
which cannot boast that one of it's
members underwent an operation, can
recall a time when one Of the children
went from one CONFUSION into another.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
Electric Line in Operation.

Menominee, Mich, April 5.-[Speciall
The new electric line between Spokane,
Wash, and Occur d'Alene, in which the
Lindsey Brothers, cedar dealers of this
city, are interested, is now in operation
and is proving a great success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06

When a girl is 16 and poetic, she
says a great deal about False Friends,
Fickleness, and her mothers fondness
for cabbage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06

IL was reported from Hamburg March
4 that the Furst Bismarck, twIn-sc
steamer Of 322S tons register, had been
sold to Russia The BoersenAalle at the
time denied the report
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
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paper as they are twisted around
oranges and lemons. Have the eggs
strictly fresh of good size and clean,
and you'll find that the tissue paper
conceit will sell them readily and at
good es.-Indianapolis News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-04-06
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FOR MOVING WIRE FENCES.

can walk. To unroll fasten wire to
one Of the corner posts, drive ahead
and the wire will unroll itself-C. Y.
Gregory, in st. Louis Republic.