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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Feeding Sheep in Troughs.


The design of sheep trough, illus
trated herewith, is one which has been
found entirely satisfactory, all things
considered; it is but little trouble to
make it, but its superiority over the
average trough is so great that the la
Dor spent in It's construction will be
we'll spent. AS shown the trough is II
feet long, 16 inches wide, % inches
high tapered as shown. With the ex-
ception Of the Stats which are - inch
thick and 21a inches wide the trough
is made of 1-inch lumber. The sides,
which are nailed on the edge of the
bottom are 6 inches wide. The end
pieces or legs are inches wide and
extend 6 inches below the bottom Of
the trough as shown.
These legs, are, Of course, fastened
securely to the trough after the latter
is built and are Independent Of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
PAULINE ASTOR MARRIED.
Millionaire's Daughter WEEDS Capt. Spen-
der-Clay-Ceremony Performed by
Bishop of London.

London, Oct 29.-Miss Pauline Astor.
daughter Of William Waldorf Astor, was
married at st. Margaret's church, West
minister, shortly after 2 o'clock this after
noon, to Capt. Spender-C The bish-
op of London, DR.. Ingram, Canon Will
berforce and other clergy performed the
ceremony in the presence Of very large
assemblage.
Enormous crowds outside watched the
arrival of the bride, bridegroom and we'd
ding guests. The church, which was
tastefully adorned with flowers and au-
tumn foliage, was crowded with distin-
guished personages and presented a bill
liant scene when, to the strains of a pro-
cessional hymn, the bride. with her ten
bridesmaids and two pages in white satin
cavalier suits, moved up the aisle to the
chancel steps. Mr.. Aston gave away his
daughter. The best man was Can't.
Claude de Crespigny, Viceroy Curzon's
aide de camp.
At the conclusion of the ceremony re-
ceptlon was held at is Carleton House
terrace.
Capt. and Mrs. spender-Clay subse-
quently started for Cliveden, where thew
will spend the honeymoon.
The presents were magnificent largely
diamonds and other jewels. The Ouch
ess of Argyle sent gold cup. Lord
Roseberry, the Duke of Norfolk, Lord
Lansdowne. Lord Halsbury, Alfred
Charles De Rothschild, the Duchess of
Sutherland, the Duke of Roxburghe.
Lord and Lady Wolsey and the Earl anG
Countess Of Warwick were also among
the donors.
The Earl and Countess of Warwick.
Col. and Mrs. John Hay, Ambassador
and Mrs. Choate, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt, and the Duchess of Man
chester, Secretary and Mrs. Henry
White, the Countess of STAFFORD. and
Mrs. Arthur Paget were also among the
donors. The list of presents fills column
in the newspapers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

rack itself. The rack is built by nail
ing the Stats one foot apart on pieces
3 inches wide and II 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. Al 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 4
bit Of wood. In this arrangement
either rack may be let down and the
trough thus filled from either side.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
School for Training Farmers.

American farmers are the most intel
ligent tillers Of soil in the world An
example of this is shown in the i'm
proved agricultural machinery of this
country as compared with that of 9TH
err countries. A large part Of this ma
chinery is due to the inventions Of the
farmers themselves. In selling farm
machinery in foreign countries, the
greatest drawback to the development
Of the trade is the ignorance of the
farmer classes. One American firms
trade has been so hindered that it has
decided to start a school Of training
for farmers sons at Orusk, Russia,
where the principles of mechanics as
applied to farm machinery will be
taught
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
MURDER MAN BY CREMATION.
Coke Oven in Pennsylvania Scene of Nov
city in ASA ssination.

Masontown, Pa, Oct. 31.-Steve
Borok employed at the Bessemer coke
plant, declares that late Saturday night
he saw man thrown into a coke oven
and cremated. Borok says he saw three
men scuff1ing on the top of an oven
and a moment later saw two of them
jump to the ground and disappear in the
darkness. Just then flames issued from
the oven as though fuel had been tossed
into it. Coroner Hagan ordered the oven
drawn, when blackened human bones and
teeth were found The murdered man
and his assailants are unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Most Miserable of Men.

Entombedi in a grim castle on the
outskirts of Lisbon are some Of the
most miserable men on earth. These
are the inmates Of Portugal's prison Of
silence. In this building everything
that human ingenuity can suggest to
render the lives Of It's prisoners hor-
rible, maddeniRg torture is DONE The
corridors, piled tier on tier five stories
high, extend from a common center
like the spokes of a huge wheel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Corn Long Grown in the West.

Corn, which is one Of the staple
products Of Kansas, has been grown
on the soil Of that State for hundreds
Of years. Perhaps the first mention
Of Kansas corn is found in the chroni-
cles Of the famous Coronado expedi-
ton Of 1851. How long it was cult
waited there before that time is not
definitely known.
Corn and other vegetable products
were cultivated by the prehistoric
races Of America from very primi-
tive period, and Kansas has been oc-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Better Dairymen Needed.

A writer says: when 1 see a cow
with good, sharp back, a deep body,
a clean head, and prominent bright
eyes, two large milk wells and dou-
BILE extension milk vein, and those
about the size Of finger, I say at
once: What a pity that this cow did
not have an owner as well bred rs
she, in order that her bodily functions
might have been developed and her
full powers given play. Her capacity
is from 5000 to 10000 pounds of milk
yearly; her production does not exceed
half this amount
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Laborers Sought Safety.
KRUGER'S BODY REMOVED.
Remains of Former President of Trans
vaal Republic Are Being Taken
to South Africa.

The Hague, Oct. 31.-The remains of
former President Kruger of the Trans
yaal republic, who died in July last were
taken to Rotterdam for conveyance to
South Africa on board the steamer Ba-
tavier. Six wreaths from Queen Viii
helmina the prince consort and former
President Steyn covered the coffin. Not
much public interest was shown.
A mortuary chapel has been prepared
on the steamer, embellished with the
inscription: Il have fought a good fight,
[ have finished my course, I have kept
the faith
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Candle Extinguisher.

A great many people who live in
the larger cities and towns, and there
fore can obtain gas for lighting and
heating purposes, do not realize that
there are many who live in the coun-
try OF the outer sections Of the cities
who still have to depend on candles
or lamps to furnish artificial light.
The novel cOntrivance shown in the
illustration will be Of especial interest
tie the latter, but it should, neverthe-
less, on account Of the simplicity and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Skim Milk for Pigs.

Relative to an inquiry concerning
skim milk and pigs, will say that when,
two weeks old the young pig will be-
gin to- take skim milk from a separate
trough. Of course, only little will bel
consumed at that time, but it should
be supplied two or three times daily
at nrst, and twice daily later At first
skim milk alone may be given, but,
later cornmeal barley meal or mid
dlings should be added. Allow the
young pig to eat practically all it will
of the combination Often it is best
to have the trough from which the
pigs feed in a special Enclosure where
the pigs can reach it, while the dam
is kept away. If this plan is followed
the pigs will gradually wean them
selves when about ten weeks old, or
at least there will be no trouble in
finally separating them from the dam.
Carefully conducted experiments at
this station have shown that to get
the largest returns from both milk and
meal, not over three pounds of skim
milk should be given for each pound
Of cornmeal or other grain. Where one
has large quantities Of milk he may
feed as much as from six to nine
pounds Of milk with each pound Of
grain, but in that case the returns are
no so economical as where the milk
does not run over three pounds for
each pound Of grain.
There is no better single feed for
pigs than skim milk. Often where
large numbers Of pigs are handled
there are runts or pigs of condi-
ton, understood, etc. Always separate
these from the main lot and fed them
separately, giving special care. One
will be surprised to see how the I'M
likely specimens will improve with
little care and extra allowance Of milk
and grain.-Prof. w. A. Henry, in
Hoard's Dairyman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

novelty of the arrangement Of the
parts and the unique way in which
they work be interesting to others.
There is always great danger in carry
Ing lighted lamp, especially in going
UP or down stairs, and so many peo-
pie realize this danger that they pre-
fer to use candles. The device shown
here is simply an extinguisher for
candles, being adjusted to eXt1nguish
the candle after predetermined
amount of the light has been consum-
ed. An alarm bell is attached to the
eXtinguisher, SO that it may be sound
ed a few minutes before the eXtin-
guisher can operate to enable the user
to adjust it. The cap on the left Of
the handle is in the form Of a hollow
cone, pivotally hinged to the cylindri-
cal bracket which is secured to the
candle. A small prong projects upward
from this bracket, resting against the
candle, while another pivot pin on
the opposite side presses into the can
die a short distance above the prong
This pivot pin works in connection
with striking head for the bell, so
that when the candle burns to the
pivot pin the latter is released, permit
ting the head to strike the bel. When
the candle burns further down to the
prong, coiled spring releases the cup,
which rises and descends over the
flame of the candle, exinguishing it.
George Stevenson, of Dunedin, New
Zealand, is the patentee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Feeding Value of Alfalfa.

special attention has been paid to
alfalfa and farmers have been slow
in testing it. Perhaps the undisputed
statement that a ton Of alfalfa prop
erly cured has nearly the same feeding
value as a ton Of wheat bran will
convince farmers that the crop is
worth their attention. Unlike clover
it is not difficult to get catch Of al
falfa and it does not readily winter
kill. One cannot put to better use a
portion Of the leisure days than in
finding out all possible about alfalfa
and its culture
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
THREE DIE IN WRECK.
Worlds Fair Special-Twenty-
four Injured


Worlds Fair Special-Twenty-
four Injured.
Upton, Mo-, Oct. 31.-Three persons
were killed and twenty-four injured in a
rear-end collision between two sections
Of the Missouri Pacfic's worlds fair spe
cial at this place at 3 o'clock Sunday
morning.
The Dead.
BAGBY, j. W, address unknown.
BRIGHT, WALKER, MRS. D., Lewis
BURKE, MARGARET, MRS, Kansas
City.
The Injured.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, head bruised
W. j. Black, collar bone broken.
]. S. Calfee, serious.
Mrs. {. w. Donaldson shoulder hurt.
Robert Eaton, bruised.
). f. Hammer, slight bruises.
W. w: Hauspeaker, arm and leg hurt.
B. J. Mcguire, face bruised.
5. Malmorle, face cut, leg bruised.
G. McEmbery, knee injured.
Mrs; G. McEmbery, bruises on body.
NJ. r. Morrison, hip injured.
w. ii. Morrison, hip injured.
}. I: Niles, back wrenched.
w. E. Price, bruised
A. A. Sel1gman, slightly injured.
Mrs: f. j. Skinner shock.
Ruth Skinner, scalp wound.
l.. 3. Stoner, serious.
l.. Ii. TWined serious.
Cynthla White, bruises.
One Sleeper Is Demolished.
On account of the heavy worlds fair
travel the train was made up in two sec
lions, the first leaving st. Louis for Kan
sas City at 1910 p. m. The second left
a few minutes later and when it cached
this point the first section was taking on
passengers. The second section, running
at twenty-five miles an hour, ran into it,
demolishing the end sleeper and over
turning another.
Headlight Blinds Engineer.
Engineer Ramsey Of section No. says
q headlight IN the yards blinded him and
he was unable to see section No. l. He
also says that his orders were ''clear
ahead"
Ihe blame, according to Supt. W. J.
Mckee, rests with the engineer and con-
ductor of the second section. They were
running twenty-five miles an hour when,
the superintendent said, they should have
had their train under control
Engineer and Flagman Responsible.
Sedalia, Mo-, Oct. 31.-The coroner
held an inquest investigating into the
cause OF the wreck on the Missouri Pa
cine railroad at Upton, Mo-, and the fol-
lowing verdict was rendered:
THE collision was caused by neglect
Of the fagman of the first section in not
properly tagging the second section, and
also by the engineer Of the second section
for coming into the station in a careless
manner and not having his engine under
control"
One Killed; Two Dying.
Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 31.-[Special. L
An S-year-old son of William Goodson'
was instantly killed and his wife and
daughter are dying as the result of rail-
road crossing accident ten miles from here
Sunday night. Mrs Goodson was driy-
ing rig and failed to see the approach
ing Rock Island train in time to avert thd
accident. 2-year-old child who was in
the rig with the other three was thrown
twenty feet. but escaped injury. Il
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Man Against Man.

When Senator Hanna, as chairman
of the National Republican Commit
tee, was conducting the campaign in
1900 he was annoyed by a man who
applied for the position of messenger
at the national headquarters. The man
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

called to see the Senator four days in
succession to present his application
and urge his claims.
After his fourth visit Senator Han
ma sent for the man who was serving
as messenger. you saw that man
who was here just now?" inquired
Hanna.
Eyes, sir" said the messenger
''Do you know what he wants?"
.'No, sir"
''Well, he wants your place, and if
| see him again he will get TT
Senator Hanna never saw the rer-
sistent applicant again
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

l shows how the end Of the pole is
split and slipped over saw blade and
wired; figure shows split end with
holes ready for wire and figure 3
shows one of the handles Of the saw
with a slight notch cut in it to receive
the end Of the pole.-Indianapo
News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

ceedingly pleasant recreation for
those who are fortunate enough to be
able to enjoy such pastimes It is
also a pleasure, when the weather is
propitious, to those who are com
PEELED to drive around from place to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
One Killed; Two Diving.
FALLS WITH CRASH.
Continental Savings Bank Building al
Memphis, Tenn, Collapses,
Burying Several.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 31.-With a ter
rife crash, the building occupied by tho
Continental Savings bank, at 10 Madison
street, collapsed at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, burying a number of persons in the
Wreckage. SO far as known only one
person, a negro saloon porter, remains
under the debris.
Victims Quickly Rescued.
The other victims were quickly rescued
by the fire and police departments
Joseph Fischer. a tailor. who had shop
IN the building, is the only person known
to have sustained serious injuries He
was badly bruised about the body, but
Will recover.
Many Miraculously Escape.
That many people were not killed is
almost miraculous. The building, which
was recently detached from a similar
structure, was a four-story office house.
Excavations had been made at the cor
ner adjoining, and fifty workmen who
were employed there today heard a pecul-
lar cracking noise and it was seen that
the bank building was in danger Of fall
ing.
Laborers Sought Safety.
The laborers Immediately sought safety
and reached the street just in time, as
the building fell with loud report a mo-
ment later. Those in the bank and of
many reached the street before the crash
came.
All of the occupants of the building
have been accounted for and the negro
saloon porter is believed to be alive in
the cellar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

Guide for BARRIERS Customers.
A barber has not much use for de-
vices Of any kind, as all he needs is
a razor and some soap and he is ready
for business. Still, the apparatus
shown here would be of benefit to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
JEWS READY TO FIGHT.
STA, Said to Be Up in Arms Pre-
pairing for Conflict.

Gomel, Russia, Oct 31--The whole
Jewish population of Gomel is said to
have organized for an armed conflict, the
city being divided up into quarters and
arms distributed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

Storm Shield for Carriages.
Driving, when the weather is fine
and clear, is certainly beneficial to
old and young alike, and also an ex-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
Many Married Men.
Eight Hurt in Illinois.

Harrisburg, ILL.,, Oct. 29.-Eight men
were injured, two of whom will probably
die, by all explosion of gas in the Egyp-
tan mine. Walter Pankey and Castle
Cummins were most seriously hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

oA-Aty -S4Sut
Trinidad, Colo, Oct. 29.-The Rocky
Mountain Coal and Iron companys mine
no no. 5, at Tercio, forty miles west of
trinidad, was SO badly wrecked by the
explosion which occurred yesterday that
reScuers have not yet succeeded in pene-
tratlng to the point where the miners
were working. Estimates of the number
OF men IN the mine vary from twenty to
sixty. Ihey were mainly foreigners.
Inc mine cOmpany's officials have no
record Of the number working though it
IS known that only twenty-one men went
down into the mine yesterday morning.
Not One Is Saved.
According to reports which have not
Deen verlhed many more men went into
the mine III the afternoon. 1t is regarded
as certain that none Of those who were
IN the mine when the explosion occurred
are now alive.
The mine is a sloping tunnel, over 200
feet long. r 4scuers entered the slope as
far as room ID, which is 200 feet from
the mouth of the tunnel. They succeeded
IN reaching this point only after most dam
gerous work and after crawling through
many narrow places. At this point they
encountered a solid wall of rock that had
fallen from above and closed the passage.
Room 70, where most of the miners are
supposed to have been working is 600
feet from the mouth of the tunnel, or
4OO feet beyond the point to which the
rescuers penetrated
One Body Recovered.
Only one body has been recovered. that
Of L. Doran, a driver, who was Just en-
terlng the tunnel when the explosion
took place. He was terribly burned.
Coroner f. E. Sipe has begun an in
quiry into the fatal explosion
The report that sixty men were in
the mine at the time of the explosion is
Ing the scene Of the accident. Il believe
there are twenty-one entombed in the
mine and that all are dead.
A Dust Explosion
Il think the explosion which caused
the roof of the mine to cave in was
dust explosion.
The mine is we'll ventilated. without
artificial devices. No bodies We're re-
covered last night.
line mine IS burning and many of the
Dodles may be cremated, thus making it
Impossible to ascertain exactly the num-
Der in the mine
There were only two Americans in the
mine, George B. Brandenburg and John
luton. The others were Slavs and
Mexicans.
Many Married Men.
Most of the miners were married. and
the crowds of relatives about the mouth
Of the works presented a distressing
scene. Big bont1res were built TO enable
the rescue parties to continue their work
Many of the mourners knelt before
images OF saints, praying that husbands
or sons might be brought out alive. The
victims Of the accident We're nearly all
Slavs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02
SIXTY DIE IN EXPLOSION.
Awful Disaster in Mine West.
of Trinidad, Colo.
NOT ONE MAN ESCAPED
Terrific Explosions Bring Down Roof of
Mine on Men Working
IN Shaft.
UNABLE TO RECOVER BODIES.

Trinidad, Colo, Oct. 29.-Company Of
hclals deny that there were more than
twenty-one men in the mine at the time
of the explosion, but miners have today
estimated the number of missing men at
siXty-eight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-02

Every girl should have a long braid
so that when her brother wants to pull
something, the cats tail will get an
occasional rest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
LOOKS WERE. AGAINST HIM.
The Order Was Given in Words That
Admitted OF Wrong Inter
pretatioa-

The train on which the distinguished
citizen was travelling for the purpose of
fulfilling lecture engagement was late,
and he arrived at hls destination only
an hour or two before the time appoint
ed for the meeting. -
He went straight to hotel and was
shown up to his room, relates the Chicago
Tribune.
He was tired and dusty
Boy" he said,s -brIng me q Whisk."
The boy went to execute the mission,
sad a few moments later a: committee
plces ne was to appear called upon han
IN mis- ROOM
He was comforting with tie committee
when the boy returned, bearing tray
glass WITH red liquid IN it. :
fsWhats thisS'' he demanded.
Its the whisky you ordered SIR
Il ordered a whisk broom,s
But every member: Of the somIaittee
stinence society viii believe to his dying
day that the distinguished lecturer got
exactly what he had ordered on that oc-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-15
A VILLAGE BLUcHER.
ResourcefuI Editor of a Country Pa
per-SuccessfuI Plan for Rails
ing Money.

Just what would have happened at
Waterloo if the Prussians had not
come up just when they did is still a
matter of conjecture. 1t is less diff
fcult to determine what would have
happened at a certain town in Kan
sas, If a certain editor had not driven
up at the right moment.
This editor, as he is described in the
Kansas City Journal, is the versatile,
resourceful manager of a country
paper. He sweeps out his office.
kindles fires, sets type. makes up the
forms, vets down the paper, inks. the
roller, pulls the hand-Press, kicks the
jjob-press, solicits advertising, gathers
news items, writes editorials, and
lives the soberer life of private citi-
zen.
Not long ago a violent hail-storm
broke the window-lights of all the
churches of the village. The pastors
were at their wits ends to know how
to raise money to make the necessary
repairs. In the course of the morn
ing following the disaster they called
in body on the editor for advice.
After thinking briefly, he said:
Advertise .hail-storlp union social
for tonight. Gather up the hail
stones and freeze ice cream with
them. I'll print handbills for you to
circulate
2 The scheme was adopted The nov
city of eating ice cream frozen with
ice that had. dropped from the clouds
brought out the whole town, and
now the churches in that town havf
new window-lights.