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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
ROBBLNG MAIL CHARGED.
Fond du Lac, Arrested on ACCUSE
ton of Milwaukeean.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 15.-[SpeciaL]-
A non-union employee of the Riverside
Fiber and Paper company, who registered
at the Briggs house here as Bert Flano
gan, Fond du Lac, under date of July 10
was arrested Saturday night charged with
robbing the United States mail. 1t is
charged that he took money from letter
which was in the Office Of the Briggs
house addressed to Fred Fahning of Mil,
waukee. Fahning is an employe of the
G. J. Jorgenson company of Milwaukee,
and is here working on the decorations at
the Methodist church. For some time be
has been missing mail and last night a
letter was handed to him by the clerk
which Flanagan had opened. 1t proved
to be letter from the house regarding
the business here, and although the adj
dress on the envelope was typewritten
Flanagan said he opened it by mistake
Fahning Immediately wired his wife ask
ing if she had sent money to him by mail
and upon receiving an answer that she
had, Flanagan was arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17

els Of spring wheat off S37, 234 acres, an
average of 1904 bushels per acre; off
44O,6 62 acres Of oats there were grown
l4,179,105 bushels, an average Of 32.17
bushels per acre; 69,667 acres produced
l,741,2O9 bushels of barley. 24.65 to the
acre, and 32,341 acres produced 292, 1853
bushels Of fiaxseed, 9.O3 to the acre. AS
but ], 1888, 434 acres, or little better than
one per cent of the entire wheat growing
area Of the territories, was under crop,
little figuring shows Is per cent Of the
entire country under wheat will raise the
100000, 900 that Great Britain annually
requires from outside countries. 1t is d
fairly safe statement to make that in Il
Or Is years the Canadian prairies will be-
supplying the entire demands of the
mother country.
In this part of the country wheat is
king, and here it is raised in the greatest
possible perfection by a combination Of
soil and climate in its favor, and the ten
dency has been to neglect the more labor
ious branches Of husbandry for which the
country IS equally well adapted.
Free Homestead Lands.
There is yet large quantity Of gov
eminent land for demonstrating in this
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17

there are in this district of country at
the present time, it is hard to say, as
there are no positive statistics available.
1t is known, however, that the country
is settling up fast.
Englishmen and Americans in the
western territories are bringing in their
herds as fast as they can and leasing
or purchasing land in lots from 1000 to
10000 acres from the Dominion Govern
ment. An idea Of the growth Of the in
dustry will, however. be gathered from
the fact that in 1899 there were but
41,471 head of cattle shipped and sold
from the ranches, these figures ran to
55,129 in 1900, and to 100000 in 1903,
averaging $40 per head for the owners.
But it takes great many ranchers and
q large number Of cattle to cover an area
of 2O0,OOO,OO0 acres, the area available
for ranching in the Canadian Northwest.
It is not at all necessary that large
investments should be made at the out
set Many men commenced with small
capital and small herds, and have worked
themselves into large herds and great
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
Special correspondence:

Special correspondence:
The old Romans used to say that Gaul
was divided into three parts; so is the
Canadian Northwest. GauPs divisions
were political; those Of the Western
Canada's prairies are created by the un-
erring hand Of nature.
Chiefly because Of the elevation Of the
country, the absence Of large lakes and
rivers, and the operations of the "Chi-
nook or Pacific ocean winds, which
readily cross the Rocky Mountains in
Southern Alberta through gaps and
passes, the southwestern portion Of the
Canadian provinces is regarded as some
what arid, and less fertile than other Dor
lions Of the country. Although this has
been prevailing idea in the past, it has
been left for American settlers, who have
invaded this district within the past two
or three years, to prove that splendid
crops Of grain can be grown On the land,
which had hitherto been the feeding
ground for the herds Of cattle and bands
Of horses that ranged there.
That ranching is carried on most sue
cessfully in other portions of the prairies
west, just as agriculture is to a limited
extent conducted successfully within this
boundary is fully established, but taken
as whole it constitutes territory above
all others most admirably adapted to this
particular industry.
The buffalo, bunch and other grasses
that grow in profusion In this district
and retain their nutritive properties the
year round, and the moderate climate Of
mid-winter rendered such by the Chinook
winds preventing any considerable depth
Of snow at any time, especially fit the
district for the peculiar methods Of the
understanding his herds the year
round IN the open country.
While there are no large lakes or riv-
ers in this whole country, there are
numerous fast running streams fed the
year round by melting snow in the noun
tains, furnishing an abundance Of the
coolest and purest water, the best for
beast as well as man. The country has
at once an abundance Of the best of
food and drink the year round, a clear
sky, but little wet or stormy weather and
a favorable climate the year through
This makes Southern Alberta more es-
pecially the most favorable ranch
ing country in the known world,
and the enterprise is making most unpre-
cedented Roadway. Ranchers, however.
as we'll as others, learn that it pays best
to raise thoroughbred stock and accord
ingly the wild herds of scrub horses and
cattle are fast giving way to better ami
mails through the importation Of thor
oughbred males. Just how many ranch
ers, ranches and horses, cattle and sheep
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17

wealth. There is still in the country
plenty of room for those who desire to
go and do likewise.
The Second Part.
The second part Of the Canadian prai-
ries embrace the great wheat growing
belt of the country, which is easily a
half larger than any other in the world.
1t includes about 10000, 900 acres. As
it is comparatively free Of broken land,
large lakes and rivers about 125, 600, 900
acres Of it can be brought under the
plow. Placing a farmer on every half
section (32O acres) it can comfortably
locate 100000 farmers or 100000 Of
an agricultural community. A glance
now at what the farmers of the terrific
ries are doing will give the reader a
better idea Of what can be done in this
great wheat growing zone. The terrific
rial government reports show that in
1908 there were raised 16,629, 149 bus1p
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17

he is earning wages while producing at
that figure, now as the average yield is
20 bushels, and the average price 80
cents-$12 per acre-the difference be-
tween the result and cost, $6.75, is the
profit Of grain growing year in and year
out in the great wheat belt of the Cana
dian prairie country. II man has a
half section of land and puts half Of it,
100 acres, under wheat, which is a very
common occurrence, he makes $1,060 on
wheat alone, and should make, If he is
a capable farmer enough, out Of other
crops, sale Of cattle, dairy and other pro-
ducts, to keep himself and family the
year round besides.
The Third Division.
The third division of this great coun-
try lies to the north Of the wheat belt,
between it and what is known as the for
est country AS wheat growing implies
the raising Of all cereals, that can profit
ably be raised in the country, the remain
ing branches of mixed farming are dairy
ing and the raising Of farm stock. 1t
must not be supposed that dividing the
prairies in this way is saying that any
one portion of the country possesses bet
ter soil than another, for such is not the
case-all districts are equally fertile, but
the topography and climatic influences,
ETC., differ as we'll as the conditions for
production. Ranching and grain growing
are carried on quite successfully in this
northern zone; but it is found more profit
able to combine all the features of the
industry. On account of the land being
more broken than in the southern district.
though the soil is equally fertile, there
are not the same opportunities for extern
siye operations; and while cattle 1asing
is as profitable here as elsewhere, differ
ent methods have to be adopted for their
protection, especially in the winter sea-
son.
An authority on the subject has stated
that agriculture in any country never
reaches the minimum of development I'M
til the farmers engage at least proper
tionately i'll dairying, though the sur
roundings must always determine the ex-
tent to which any feature of the industry
may be prosecuted. It is a certainty then
that of the agricultural possibilities Of
this portion of the prairie country be es-
timated by it's adaptability to dairy farm
ing. even the most skeptical must ac-
knowledge they are unsurpassed in any
country in the world. AS intimated above.
even dairying may be successfully carried
on in any corner of the territories, but
this zone has everything to recommend
it as the ideal spot for this branch Of the
business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
ENGINE BUILDERS RAISE CASH.
Brown-Corliss Company Mortgages Plant
to Milwaukee Club for $4,000.

Racine, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. IA
trust deed was filed for record in the reg
lister of deeds office this afternoon by
which the Brown Corliss Engine com.
pany, in consideration of $150,O0O, gives
Racine county, to the Milwaukee Club
company. The company issued twenty
year gold bonds in the sum of $500 each
dated July 1, 1904, and drawing interest
at 5 per cent. The mortgaged concern
was organized three years ago and has
been manufacturing Corliss engines in
their large factory at Corliss, besides own.
ing large amount OF farming land. The
filing of the deed occasioned some SIR
prise, as it was supposed the company
had large working capital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17

country and as in everything else, the
early bird catches the worm" Those
who come first are first served. When it
is preferred to purchase railway Or other
company lands they can be got at from
SIS per acre up. This section cannot be-
better closed than by showing practically
what is made by wheat growing in this
district. The average from the first Of
operations is 20 bushels per acre. Break
ing the prairie, as first blowing is called,
is, of course, an exceptional expenditure,
as when it is once done it is done for all
time. This costs about $3.50 per acre.
After the breaking, blowing and seed
ing, harvesting threshing and marketing
all expenses combined amount to about
$5.25 per acre, that is, if a man likes
everything done it will cost him $5.25
per acre. If he does the work himself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
HEROINES RESCUE
A DROWNING MAN.
Perished but for Timely Aid
of Women.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Aug. 15.-W. w.
Leake of New Orleans, who is the son of
III. G. Leake, attorney for the Illinois
Central, owes his life to a party of young
ladies who were camping at Lake De-
nuve Saturday afternoon. He was sail
ing in a boat, which was capsized about
mile from shore, and in the accident his
hand was caught in the rigging, rendering
him powerless to save himself. Several
young women, including Miss Hubbard of
Chicago, Miss Sherman and the Misses
Hatfield Of Waukesha, heard his cries for
assistance and launched a rowboat They
pulled Leake aboard as he was about to
give up the struggle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
MILL STRIKE IS ENDED.
Papermill Employees Decide to
Return to Work.
MEN TO BE TAKEN BACK
AS Fast as Vacancies Occur the Old
Hands Will Resume Their
Former Positions.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. j.
The paper mill strike in the Fox River
valley is broken At meeting of the
brotherhood of Papermakers held here
Saturday night, the men decided to re-
turn to work at the long hour schedule
After being out ten weeks fighting for
Saturday nights off, they have come to
the conclusion that they were against a
losing proposition on account of the num-
Der of employees the manufacturers were
securing from the east.
Will Take Back Old Men.
When seen yesterday Peter Thorn, gem
eral superintendent of the Kimberly &
Clark company's mill here, said: I'VE
have received no official communication
from the union saying that the strike was
off, but most of our old men have come to
ask for their places in our mills. We will
take as many back as we have vacancies
to be filled" 1t is thought that most of
the men employed from outside are not
competent papermakers and in short
time all of the old hands will be back in
their old positions. 1t is reported, al
though not confirmed, that five of the
strikers are on the black list and will not
be able to obtain a position in Wisconsin.
James Toland, president of the local
union, has sold his residence here and
will work i'll mill at Holyoke, Mass.
President Mackie of the International
Union of Papermakers left the city today
after being here nine weeks handling the
strike III person.
Strikers Win Respect.
The Appleton strikers have won the
respect of the people in the manner in
which they have handled themselves and
a general sympathy is expressed for them
in losing. 1t is now believed that it is
only a matter Of time before general
paper mill strike will take place to en-
force the short hour schedule.
Fox River Closed
Navigation on the Fox river between
Appleton and Lake Winnebago will prac.
tically be discontinued from today, until
the middle of September, on account of
repairs being made on the government
dam which necessitates the water being
drawn down two and a half feet below
the crest. No freight boats and but few
of the pleasure crafts will be able to
make the journey up river. From here
to Green Bay it is thought that the boats
will be able to navigate without trouble
owing to the water being sluiced through
the gates of the upper dam.
Flow Is Cut Down.
The flow Of the river was also cut to
33 per cent. of first water today. This
will necessitate all the mills to run with
steam power. Coming as it does just as
the mills resume operation, after the long
shutdown on account of the strike meets
with the great displeasure of the mill
owners as 1t will necessitate an extra ex-
pense to each plant of at least $4,000 per
month for fuel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
PERISH IN WATER.
Several Persons Drowned in Wisconsin
Lakes and Rivers-Yacht Upset
at DeIavan.

Delavan, Wis, Aug. 15.-NIiss Rena
Degree of Chicago, a guest at RiverdaIe,
was drowned in Delavan lake Saturday.
The girl was with a party of friends in
sailboat which a gust of wind cap
sized.
Bridgeport, Wis, Aug. 15.-While
Frank Paulus and Kit Jacobs were row.
ing down the Wisconsin river Sunday
afternoon their boat struck a snag and
was overturned.
Frank Paulus swan ashore and went
few steps into the woods to find a pole
with which to assist his friend, who
could not swim. On returning with the
pole the other had disappeared and was
drowned.
Elroy, Wis, Aug 15.-George Teed. a
young man from Trippville, was drowned
in the Baraboo river in this city Sun
day afternoon while bathing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
CONSUMERS PUT UP FIGHT
La Crosse Users of Gas and Electricity
Resort to Court.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 15.-TSpecial l.
Suits will be begun this week against
the La Crosse Gas and Electric company
by some of TIE users to prohibit their
taking out the meters because of non
payment Of penalties for not paying bills
within certain time The company, by
its charter. is allowed to charge GER
tain rates 1t tacks on 20 per cent. if
the bill is not paid by the 10th of the
month Ii not paid by the 10th the com
pany threatens to take out the meters
This is the first month that warnings
printed in red ink have been sent to the
consumers, and a concerted movement is
on foot to fight the penalties in the
courts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
BIG DRAINAGE JOB PLANNED.
w. S. Bradock Visits Black River Falls
on Business of Board

Black River Falls, Wis, Aug. 10
Especial. Wv. S. Bradock of Mather
Jackson county, member of the Assem-
bly, and secretary of the drainage board
that will expend 100000 draining the
swamp land Of Jackson, Juneau and
Wood counties, is in the city today on
business relating to the work. Action,
he says, will commence in the spring and
the job will be completed in three years.
Over 100000 acres will be drained and
Mr.. Bradock is certain of the success of
the undertaking.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
ELECTROCUTED IN
SPARTA STREET.
Prominent Citizen Falls and Catches Hold
Of Wire Crossed by One Heavily
Charged. ,

Sparta Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. i
Michael Ritter, prominent business
man of this city, was killed by an cleo
trio wire this morning while on his way
to his place of business. He slipped and
in falling caught hold Of guy wire
crossed with an electric light wire He
called for help, but before anyone
reached him life was extinct. The fu-
neral will be held Wednesday morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
KEMPF HOLDS HIS JOB.
State treasurer States That He Knows
of No Movement for His Removal
-Corrects an Error.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. /
Treasurer Kempf was asked today if
there was any foundation for the stories
in Milwaukee that he was to be removed.
Not that | know OF" he replied Eek
perts are still examining my office in the
interests of the bond company. | see by
the papers that it is claimed that | have
since July 80 to furnish additional bonds.
The fact is that it was July % when the
governor called on me to increase the
bonds to the maximum. / should like
that mistake corrected"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
WILL NOT BUILD MILL.
Rumor That the Scripps-McRae News
paper Association Would Construct
Plant at Wausau Is Denied

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. j
1t is denied here that Scripps- McRae
Press ASSOCIATION will construct paper
mill at Wausau. O'Keefe & Orbison
Engineering & Construction company
have received n letter from the president
of the company saying that they had no
intentions of building a mill, and it is
believed to be the work of spectators
that the report was sent out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
HAIL DAMAGES TREES.
Heavy Storm at La Crosse Injuries Fruit
Crop-Hail Stones an Inch
Thick

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. i
A hailstorm during which stones an inch
in diameter fell did great damage to
fruit trees in this vicinity last night
Hundreds Of panes Of glass in green
houses here were broken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
GONAIVES Is DISTURBED.
American Consulate There Ts FiJ,ed vii,
Refugees-Port Au Prince
Quiet.

Washington, .. c., Aug. 12.-The
state department today received a cable
gram from Minister Powell, stating il
is rumored that following disturba
at Gonaiyes, the American consulate is
full of refugees. Minister Powell added
that everything was perfectly nn;at 81
Port Au Prince at the time he was
cabling.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
VALUABLE HORSES BURNED

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 12.-F.ire today
destroyed the Twelfth street livery barn.
sixteen horses and twenty-five buggies.
The horses were valuable, among them
being animals of Secretary Corbun and
Banker Muivane. A defective light wire
was the cause. Loss, 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
SCHOOL FOR FEEBLE MINDED
Institution Founded by Catholic Order at
St. Francis, Wis

Jefferson, Wis, Aug. 15.-[S Specially
The sisters Of st. Francis Assist of st.
Francis, Wis, have founded the st. Co
letta's School for Catholic Feeble Minded
children. instruction will commence on
SeDtember s.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
MRS. FRANCES METZNER DEAD.
Grandmother of Register of Probate john
G. Karel Expires.

Kewaunee, Wis. Aug. 15.-[Special.]
Mrs. Frances Metzner died here Satur-
day evening. She was one of the oldest
settlers of Kewaunee county and was IS
years of age. She was the mother of
Mayor Charles Metzner and grand
mother of Register of Probate John c.
Karel of Milwaukee. The funeral will
be held here Tuesday morning from the
Catholic church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
INSURGENTS CAPTURE
PARAGUAYAN PORTS.
Seize Steamer on Which Minister of In
terror Was Staying, but He Makes
His Escape.

3uenos Ayres, Argentine, Aug. lit
Is rumored that the Paraguayan insur-
Gsafs have captured the ports of HUI
znaita, Villa Pillar and Connection. They
also are said TO have taken the steamer
Villa RIGA, which had on board the min
lister Of the interior. The minister es-
capped
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
MILL MEN RESUME WORK
Paper Makers at Menasha Abandon Their
Strike

Menasha, Wis, Aug. 10 Special. l.
The union papermakers have abandoned
their strike for Saturday nights and Sun
days off and have applied to the manu-
of the men returned to work at noon to-
day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
RUSSIA BUYS GERMAN SHIP

Berlin. Aug. PA dispatch to the
L4okal Anzeiger, Bremerhaven, says the
North German Lloyd steamer Lain has
beeu sold to private Russian firm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
FOURTEEN BOX CARS WRECKED.
Railroad Accident on Omaha Line Near
Shell Lake.

Shell Lake, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. !
Fourteen boxcars, loaded with lumber
and coal, were derailed and badly
wrecked at Spring Brook, on the Oma-
ha line, north Of here. No one was in
jured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-17
OAKLAND CREAMERY BURNED
Plant Near Jefferson Was Completely
Destroyed by Fire.

jefferson, Wis, Aug. 15.-The cream
cry building, together with all it's con
tents, belonging to Charles I4onzell in the
town of Oakland. was burned to the
ground. The cause of the fire is not
known. The loss is partially covered by
insurance.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-02

rack itself. The rack is built by nail
ing the Stats one foot apart on pieces
8 inches wide ana ~ feet long and
are then hinged to the side of the
trough so that they rest on the edges
Of the trough when closed. Two hinges
on each side (strap hinges Of course
will be sufficient. At about the mid
die of the racks bent hasp is fastened
SO that when the racks are in place
they may be held so by turning the
hasp over to the other side over a
staple and holding it in place with a
bit Of wood. In this arrangement
either rack may be let down and the
trough thus filled from either side.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-02
Keen chicIka carowina.

Whether the chickens are being
raised for the market or for winter
layers, 1t is essential that they make
the best possible growth from birth to
going into winter quarters Or to the
market. The range, to large extent.
solves the question OF food and of
healthy growth, but 1t is necessary
that the chicks have some food other
than that picked up on the range, or
they will wear themselves out trying
to get enough to eat.
Then. II they roost under cover at
night, and they should by all means
do this, there is the question of lice
which must be given proper considera-
ton. for a few lice will cause the chick
to lose more weight in month than
can be made good by two months Of
feeding. Everything possible must be
done to keep the chicks growing dur
ing the summer; keep them making a
strong, steady gain. and then they win
be profitable, and not otherwise.