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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

dow-sill to another. In case of fire
the hook of one section is engaged
with the sill Of one Of the windows
Of the building. A rope is attached
to each section, and when the fireman
has reached the top of one section he
stands there and guides the other sec
ton, which is pulled up by other fire
men on the ground, by means of the
rope. He then fastens the hook Of this
section on the Window-sill next above
and goes up as far as he can. While
he is running up or after he has reach
ed the top Of the section he is on, the
firemen on the ground pull the other
section up and it is fastened to the
next window-sill.l A repetition Of this
operation results in rapidly elevattng
the sections until the top of the build
ing has been reached, If necessary, the
last movement possibly engaging the
cornice Of the building. In the mean
time the fireman who Is ascending
has little to do beyond running up the
ladder section by section alternately,
thus saving much time and also much
labor. The sections are lowered by a
reversal Of this operation, the fire
men on the ground releasing the ropes,
the ropes, of course, being of sufficient
length to reach the ground.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Wood Ashes for Potataes


Or the fertilizers that can be Sc
cured On the farm unleached wood
ashes make one Of the very best that
can be used with potatoes, writes N. J.
Shepherd. They can be applied in the
hill or In the furrow broadcast, but it
will be an exceptional case when a
sufficient quantity can be secured to
apply broadcast over the surface. For
this reason applying In the hill will
prove most economical The ground
can be prepared in good filth all
ready for planting and the burrows
run out, and then small quantity of
ashes dropped where each hill is to be
planted and stirred in the soil, and up-
on this the seed can be dropped and
covered. Potatoes require potash and
phosphoric acid, and this can be sup
piled with unleached wood ashes,
bonedust or bonemeal or in CONNER
c1al fertilizer with less waste than in
almost any other way. If farm or sta
bic manure Is used, it should always
be well rotted and fined and then thor
oughly incorporated with the soil. Ny
experience is that applying fresh ma
nure to the soil just before planting
furnishes conditions favorable to the
development of scab and in MANY
cases produces a fungy growth of tu-
bers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Poultry Pickings..


Hens like a variety Of food and it is
an item to give them as much in this.
line as possible
Rather the best way to feed corn
to young chickens is to give it in a
crushed or cracked condition.
For ducklings try cornmeal and
bran, equal parts, and make it into
mush, with milk.
If the egg shells are fed to poultry
care should always be taken to crush
them we'll before feeding.
When desired to fatten rapidly,
there is nothing better than good corn
meal. Give all they will eat up Clean
A hen pays in proportion to the
number of eggs she produces; there
fore it is an item to feed so as to Sc
cure plenty of eggs.
When the chickens are off their feed
and do not eat with an apparent rel
ish. increase the exercise and change
the bill of fare.
In arranging the nests, have them
arranged conveniently for the hens so
that in getting in and out there will
be little danger Of breaking the eggs,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
SUSPENDS GOULD HAZERS
The Sophomore Class at Columbia Uni
versity May Quit College IN
Body.

New York, Dec. 23.-Dean Hutton and
the faculty of the School of Applied Sci
ences of Columbia university have sus-
pended four sophomores who attempted
to capture Kingdom Gould The sus-
pension is to last until after the mid-yeaI
examinations in February. The men dis
cplined are A. A. Aigelthnger, A Doty
3. w. Cauchois and w. Sinch. The
sophomore class will hold a meeting to
take action on the matter and the report
is that they will go on q strike. The
freshman class also is very much stirred
ND about the matter and also will meet to
protest against the suspension of the So
phomores.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Sent Back to Prison.
BANKER PERRY
IS INDICTED.
Chicago Financier Is Accused of Setting
Fire to Big Locomotive
Works

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 23.-The grand jury
today returned two indictments against
Isaac n. Perry, former president Of the
National Bank of North America.
The indictments charge him with arson
in connection with the burning of the
plant of the Chicago Car and Locomo-
president of the locomotive company
which was in financial difficulties. The
works were heavily insured.
Mr.. Perry was acquitted on a prelim-
mary examination before q justice of the
peace. An accusation against him. how
ever, was subsequently carried before the
grand jury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

rows in the illustration indicate the
direction Of the current Of air in ven
tlation. A door should be placed at
one end Of the house, and, as the ice
is packed away, short horizontal
boards placed across the opening will
support the sawdust.
In filling the icehouse, layer Of saw
dust about foot deep should be laid
on the floor, and then the ice placed
upon this. Care must be taken to
leave at least a foot Of sawdust be-
tween the ice and the wall, as the
filling proceeds. When the house is
filled layer of sawdust should be
piled on top of the ice three or four
feet deep.
This plan may be used for an ice
house Of any size. The cost Of build
Ing one about II feet square and feet
high will be approximately $35.
If sawdust cannot be obtained con-
veniently, cut straw will serve in its
place, if packed closely around the ice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Seed Corn Suggestions.

An exchange says Of seed corn: The
first month after seed corn has been
husked is the most critical period with
it.
When racks cannot be used for seed
corn, it should be hung up in place
where there will be no danger Of it's
freezing
Seed corn should not be stored in
barrels or boxes, as it will gather mois-
ture. We must remember that one
third Of the bulk Of the corn at the
time it Is husked is water. This water
is locked up with the hard material
and inside a hard shell and dries out
but slowly.
When seed corn is left on the stalks,
it gets a free circulation Of air, and it
is at the same time fully protected by
the husks from the sun and rain. 1t
can there cure under conditions that
have been natural to it for thousands
OF years, and can absorb all the nour-
ishment possible from the stalk.
Seed corn that has become thorough
~ dry is not easily injured by the cold.
But If it is allowed to gather moisture,
the freezing may destroy its vitality.
Careless storing Of seed corn not in
frequently results in the destruction of
its value for seed. The best seed corn
results from storing it in a dry and
thoroughly ventilated place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

strolling around the corridors, was mott
fed that the jury was about to return.
He had scarcely taken his seat when the
jury filed slowly down the aisle and took
their places in the jury pox. From the
expression of their faces it was appar-
ent that their determination had not been
altered in the brief hour that had elapsed
since their foreman informed the court
that an agreement was practically impos-
sible. A moment later Miss Patterson
walked rapidly down the aisle and
quickly sank to her seat at her father S
side. In her face there was little to in
dictate that any hope of acquittal re-
manned with her.
Prisoner Breaks Down.
When the reply was given that no de-
cision had been reached and that there
was absolutely no hope of verdict be-
ing agreed upon, the defendant for the
first time during her long suspense gave
way completely to her feelings. She
threw her arms around her fathers neck
and burying her head on his shoulder
sobbed like child. Gently the old man
returned the embrace and with Don't
worry, little girl, it will come out all
right yet" he urged her to cheer up. A
moment later she gained her composure,
and with flushed face and downcast eyes
awaited the final word of the court.
Judge Addressed the Jury.
Addressing the jury, Justice Davis
said:
You have done all that was expected
of you in this case You have been
together all night and given your care
full and conscientious consideration and
now l understand there is no possibility
of reaching a decision.'
There is no possibility of our eachi1 g
a verdict replied the foreman.
Then | am compelled to excuse you
from further attendance" replied the
justice.
Sent Back to Prison.
After thanking them for the services
they had rendered, he informed them that
they were at liberty to go. The court
remanded the prisoner for the time be
ing, and she was led back once more
across the bridge Of signs" to the cell in
the Tombs prison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Turv Out Twentv-four Hours.
Jury Stood Six to Six
in the Patterson Case.

New York, Dec. 23.-Justice Davis,
after his consultation with the fore
man of the jury and the jury had
been discharged, said:
Il have been informed that the jury
stood six for acquittal and six for
conviction. AS to how the six for con-
viction stood, as regard the degrees
Of crime, it WIS not Informed nor
can | conscientously seek information
on the subject"
Foreman Harmer said:
81 would like to give you more in
formation, but prior to our coming
into court this morning we adopted
a resolution not to make public what
transpired in the jury room during
the long elaboration"
''How many ballots We're there?'
eve only took one ballot; but then,
yen know, we did not proceed in that
way. We found there was such a
vast difference Of opinion among us
that we spent the remainder of the
time in argument"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Qualities of Soaked LumT II.

The effect of soaking timbaE for a
long time is being tested by the Blu
reau of Forestry with regard to the
keeping qualities Of the lumber. 1t
has often been noted that certain
kinds Of lumber which have been left
long time in swamps are very dur
able and are preferred for certain
uses. 1t is suggested that part of the
gummy substances in the wood are
soaked out, thus allowing the natural
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
PRESIDENT LOUBET
SUBJECTED TO SPIES
So Say Members of Opposition in Cham
Der of Deputies-Session Suspend
ed Amid Confusion.

Paris, Dec. 23.-There was a violent
discussion of the spying system in the
Chamber of Deputies today, opposition
deputies asserting that the secret reports
touched members of President Loubets
family. Minister of War Berteaux de-
rided the opposition and said that an Of
ficer would be Immediately relieved from
duty if he had made a report referring ia
the presidential household. Many noisy
demonstrations followed, requiring sus-
pension of the session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

why every farmer
should not butcher
his own meat as we'll
as market more or
less Of his life stock
direct to the consum-
er. The illustration
shows a very simple
and suggestive way
Of butchering a beef
or OF b er animal.
Where a suitable
building and wind
lass is not convenient,
the work may be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Scaling Ladder for Firemen.

Another device which would be Of
use mainly for fremen is the scaling
ladder shown in the illustration. The
idea of the inventor Is certainly meri-
Eorious, and the advantages and eff
clency will be apparent to everybody.
This ladder consists Of two sections,
being SO connected that they will al
ways be in position for an ascent with
step-by step movement from one win
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

Out in this country, a man means
his Sunday clothes when he speaks Of
his glad rags" but when he speaks
of 'two-time behavior" he means at
tendance on an affair requiring a swal-
low-tailed coat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

| HANGING A BEEF done under a large
tree. Simply fasten a stout pulley, a,
and rope up among the branches and
| fasten the end to spike, b, driven in
! the trunk.-Iowa Homestead.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Farm Notes.

taken out without lifting over the top.
Farm Notes.
All stock should be kept out Of the
young orchard.
For pigs milk and mill feed make
the cheapest feed for winter.
Whenever a sheep is seen to refuse
water, there is something wrong with
it.
With all stock the value of good
feed is wonderfully increased by close
attention.
Pruning the top Of the tree to CORE
spond with the loss of roots in re-
moval is best done in the spring.
One Of the best systems Of economy
on the farm is that which not only
maintains fertility, but keeps it con-
stantly increasing in the SOIL
A COW with a big Gdder Is not all
ways an enormous mixer, nor is
thick, yellow skin an unfailing sign of
rich milk, although these are among
the indications, respectively, of abund-
ance and richness OF milk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

moisture Of the wood TO escape freely
when the lumber is taken out and ex-
posed to the air. 1t is possible also
that chemical changes take place in
the wood as the result Of soaking.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

Sled Runner ATTACHING emit for Bicycle.
It is about time now to hunt up
Bleds and skates and have the runners
sharpened ready for the winter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

each stave and
clinch. Then saw
out a door, as
shown. Drive sew
eral Cd wire nails
near the top Of the
barrel, sloping up
ward, on which to
hang the bag. By
having the door
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

FOR TRAVELLING OVER ICE OR SNOW.
sport soon to follow. Those who are
fond of skating never miss an oppor-
tunity to get out on the ice, as they
find it an exceedingly healthful exer-
rise Others, who are tired Of skat-
ing, can turn their attention to the de-
vice shown in the illustrations sled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Butchering at Home.

The slaughtering of live stock on the
farm is going out Of fashion altogeth-
er too fast. There is no good reason
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

The promoter is sort Of drum
major Of industry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
A Barrel Bag Holder.

A convenient bag holder can easily
be made Of an empty -four barrel.
Drive nail through the hoops into
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

hinged the bag can be put in and
taken out without lifting over the top.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
FRISCO FACES A
STREET CAR STRIKE
EMPLOYEES DEMAND FIXED SCALE OF 2s CENTS AN HOUR,
The UNITED RAILWAYS WON'T

terday afternoon ali students were re-
fused Instruction and SO reported 20
the district superintendents, but no
action was taken.
The carmen's executive committee
last night decided that there would be
no strike today, and that the union
would await the outcome Of the re-
fusal OF the men to instruct students.
No effort was made this morning
to force the United Railways train
men 20 break in the imported men in
opposition TO the ultimatum handed
the company by the union wednes-
day and which led to the fear that
a strike would be precipitated al
most any moment.
In anticipation. however. Of trouble
when the wage scale is taken up
May l the company arranged this
morning 10 have imported men
broken in BY It's train dispatchers.
department superintendents and
other employees whose positions do
not compel them TO belong to the
union.
Heavy wire screens are being
placed over car barn windows. cook
ing ranges and hunks are being put
up in the barns and wagonloads OF
provisions are being taken In.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07

SAN FRANCISCO. April THE peo-
pie Of this city are disturbed by the
prospects Of another big street car
strike. which may be declared within
the next few days. The carmen's union
has made formal demands VI flat
rate Of 27a cents per hour for all en-
ployes. irrespective OF the time q
service. and that no more students"
be engaged Go be broken in to the
work.
1t is over this second demand that
the present crisis has arisen. The en-
pioycs assert that the company has
been bringing In many men from other
cities with the understanding that
they will remain steadfust during a
strike. IL is also charged that although
the newcomers have Joined the union
they have no sympa thy with the union.
IL IL claimed that there are now more
new men on the eompany's rolls than
present conditions call for. so the
men demanded that no more appren-
tees be engaged until the new wage
dispute II settled.
The officials OF the company refused
10 grant the demands and formulated
statement defining It's attitude and
intentions. Az a result tho union lead
ers issued strict orders that NIL work
men Immediately refuse to give fur
Their instructions to students. IL was
understood that the moment an em-
ployo was discharged for dcclning 10
act as tutor 20 an apprentice q general
meeting would be called 60 consider
the question of declaring strike. Yes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
WILL have
new WATER
SYSTEM
PORT TOWNSEND WANTS TO
ISSUE BONDS FOR THAT PuR-
POSE

PORT TOWNSEND. April Mayor
Coon 81 this city. accompanied by a
representative Of the quartcrmastor' q
department at Fort Wordsn and tho
Port Townsend city attorney. appeared
before the board 81 state land commits
sioners at Olympia yesterday. In an
effort to secure a bid Tor TOO water
bonds that the city Of Port Townsend
has decided TO issue.
while there IL not sufficient money
IN the state funds at present 20 take
the entire issue. the board agreed TO
make a bid for tho bonds. agreeing
therein 10 take the bonds in INSTALL
menta running over a period OF one
year.
The city proposes 10 put In gray
iiy system with the head AZ a noun
tain stream eighteen miles from the
city. An agreement has been entered
into with the government FOR supply
Ink Fort Worden and Fort FlaRlor and
other government institutions In Port
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
CITY AUTHORITIES HAVE
OVERLOOKED A DEATHTRAP

Not less than 5000 men and boys
court death daily in one OF the big
pool rooms OF Seattle. according 10
Information Ia the hands OF chief
Cook OF the fire department The
betting resort conducted by George
Liable and several other well
known sporting men on the second
floor OF the old STANDARD theater
building. at the southeast corner of
Occidental avenue and Washington
street. II the place 10 which chief
Cooks attention has been called as
a member OF the "fse trap" iuHpee-
tiou committee appointed by the city
council a few months ago.
Strange 10 say this building was
not included ln the list Inspected BY
the committee. but n half what has
been reported TO the members Of the
committee Is true the
STANDARD POOL ROOM
IL a verilablc man trap Ia which
scores OF human lives are fiHksd
each day as a result Of the failure
Of the city authorities 10 take cog
niEAuee Of condition OF affairs
which has arisen during the past few
months.
THE BIO pool ROOM. WITH A
GROUND FLOOR AREA OF b.too
SQUARE FEET. rs EACH AFTER
NOON CROWDED TO ITS FULL
EST CAPACITY. AND pRACTi-
cALLY THHEE-FouRTHs OF
THE FLOOR rs LITERALLY
WITHOUT SUPPORT. CoNsID-
Erred FROM A STANDPOINT OF
MODERN BUILDING CONSTITUTE
TON
II h stated on good authority that
on the nisht OF the recent Bfitt-Csr-
hett fight In San Francisco not less
than 100 mon and boys gathered
In the standard pooiroom te make
bets on and read the returns from
the rtnaslde.
NEARLY TWO HUNDRED
TONS OR HUMANITY were on that
night sustained b. the frRii floor Of
the poolroom. which literally
EwAYED HENEATH THE ENoR-
NOUS WEIGHT. and when the
crowd began moving down the rick.
ETY. stairway THE Pt.AsTERfNo
FEII. FROM THE CEILINGS IN
THE SALOONS BELOW AND THE
WALLS COULD ALMOST NE
SEEN TO MOVE IN rhythm With
the steady tramp Of hundreds Of
feet.
That the floor did not give way
bensath
THE ENORMOUS STRAIN
IL little less than miraculous when
Il - considered that Il n sustained.
Go all imtcuts and purposes, merely
by enc partition running ienKthwlse
Of ,hc ground floor and another run
ing cfosawiae q few feet from the
rear.
II Is said that there are a few
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
BOGUS
MONEY
AFLOAT

Captain u. w. Bell Of the United
States secret service has informa-
ton that leads him to believe that
spurious silver coin II being made
In the Orient and shipped into this
country IN large quantities. There
are several things which lead the
officers 10 believe the China theory
and a rigid investigation viii be
started.
Several days ago the officers Of
the Puget Sound National Bank
learned that a large quantity OF sill
yer coin which they had shipped 10
San Francisco was counterfeit. The
money II almost as pure as the
genuine and so closely resembles
good money that no one but an ex-
pert would detect the difference.
II is this coin that the secret SER
vice agents believe came from
China and for which close watch
Is being kept.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
CHIEF COOK SAYS THAT THE STANDARD PooLRoom 10
LIABLE TO COLLAPSE AT ANY MOMENT UNDER THE GREAT
WEIGHT OF THE CROWDS VISIT IT EVERY DAY

inRs is patched In many places where
u has been shaken down by tho
trembling 81 the building and Il can
be plainly seen that the floors Of tho
two saloons are WARPED AND
THROWN IN BELLOWS By the
strain.
The Standard theater building was
erected by John Cort IN 1890 and was
hnrriediy constructed. aR were most
OF the business blocks erected after
the great fire Of 1888. II was built
on ground leased from +. n. Guye,
well known capitalist OF the city,
who now owns the property.
II ~ Chief Cooks off-hand opinion
that the building viii not have 70
be condemned. but can be braeed UP
by starting IN at the foundation.
The deficiencies Of the standard
theater building were first called to
Chief Cooks attention through a
RECENT NARROW ESCAPE
from serious accident In New York,
due 10 the overcrowding OF a pool
room which warned the city author
tiles there az the danger.
OF this case the New York Sun
Haid editorialiy at the time.
with the racing season now
nearing It's height there should be-
a thorough inspection by the police
OF all buildings In which these race
track gambling exchanges are con-
Quoted. Ordinary gambling games.
to be cure. may be carried on in
quarters which need not be 50 rigid
~ examined az 10 their floor sup
ports. The crowds In roulette and
faro reHortH arc naturally smaller
and quieter. But In the more popu-
lar and free-for-ail poolrOoms tho
case is different There are particu-
lar hours when they may be SUBJ
Jeeted TO very great strain.
This naturally. iR at those short
intervals or the business day when
hundreds OF young clerks Ia banks
aud commercial houses. who often
are the poolrooms' most enthusiasts
tic patrons. have an opportunity TO
vary the routine OF their regular ern-
pieyment by wagering the dollars
which for them so lightly come and
so lightly go.
Not only pooiroom proprietors
and the owners Of buildings rented
for poolroom purposes. but also the
police who fail TO report and tho
building inspectors who fail 10 In
spect. must be held 10 a rigid ac-
oouatahiiity IN case OF a disaster
such as was 80 narrowly ayerted q
day or two ago"