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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
BY ELECTRIC POWER.
HOW MANY FARMERS WILL OP-
ERATE THEIR FARMS.
Agricu1turist May Read His Newspaper
in the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
While Electricity Does His Work
Railways Will Furnish Power.

The general managers Of the big In
have determined to keep abreast Of the
times, and will supply power to farm
ers for any purpose it pleases them to
adapt it. All the farmer has to do is
to install his motors and the trolley
lines will do the rest. They will run
the wires from their lines to his farm,
making the terminus at some central
point, say, the barn, for example, and
give him all the current he desires at
low meter rate. It means halcyon days
for the farmers, and only those who
have installed the electric power can
fully appreciate what saving Of labor
1t means, and what an increased earn
ing power it gives the farm Already
electricity obtained from nearby troll
ley line
On those farms where electric power
has been installed it has been used for
a greater variety Of purposes than
even the original projectors Of the
scheme, the interurban trolley compa-
MES, ever dreamed of. The American
farmer demonstrates his logical meth
DDS Of reasoning in this use Of It,
Why" says he, "if I have a motor
capable of running my corn huskers,
water pump, wood saw, grindstone
and threshing machine and leaving me
surplus Of power besides, shouldn't
l apply some Of this power to the
kitchen and thus save Maria a few
backachesT And SO he does A small
motor Is rugged up in the kitchen, and
by means Of a shaft and a series Of
pulleys the washing machine Is oper-
ated by electricity, as we'll as the
churn, the sausagemaking machine, the
saving machine, the bread mixer and
the wringers, and sometimes even IRON
ing cylinders are set up and the fiat
irons banished to oblivion Like her
husband, the farm wife has no more
manual labor to perform nothing to do
on wash day but pack the clothes in
the washer, and the electrical current
does the rest; place the wet garments
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
New Fence Post.

The old-time fence-post has served
Its purpose for SO long that it is about
time 1t was improved. It has always
seemed natural that in erecting fence
post a hole should first be dug in the
ground and the end Of the post insert
ed in the hole, the remaining space be-
Ing filed up again. A California man
thinks this method antique and cum
bersome and has invented an exceed
ingly simple plan, which entirely elm
mates this procedure. By the use Of
his method the initial digging Of the
hole IS entirely unnecessary. The bot
tom of this post is spiral in shape,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
Poultry Pickinxs.


The smaller the poultry quarters the
cleaner they must be kept.
The best breeds will not be profit
able If they are mismanaged.
Provide nests where they are handy
for hens and handy to gather eggs
from.
Poultry is the cheapest and most
economical and best meat raised on
the farm.
Are you giving your poultry the at
tention you give the other stock or
just allowing it to shift for itself?
Coarse food promotes digestion and
helps to keep the fowls In a healthy
condition. Feed as much Of it as DOS
sible.
Do not simply throw the water out
of the drinking vessels and put in
fresh water, but wash the vessels
thoroughly every time you change the
water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

venated Within a stones throw Of
this place he was born. 1t is an at
mosphere Of beauty, but it is also an
atmosphere Of work, and it Is from
this that he drew that 'Joy Of the
working which keeps him SO steadily
employed and which causes him to be
regarded as a marvel among public
men, The surroundings Of youth
were calculated to make him a lover
Of nature, but his bent was for mathe-
matics and devotion to the exact sci
ences though heredity should have re-
Iieved this by an affection for out
doors. The splendor Of the Oneida
hills and the Oriskany valley was not
wholly lost upon him, however, even
amid the busy scenes Of a metropolis
throbbing with varied activities and
the charm Of capital where intellect
is supreme. and thus it was that in the
years Of his greatest achievements he
returned to Clinton and purchased an
estate which adjoins the old home
stead. Here he has a fine farm and
here. with his family, he spends as
much time as he can spare from his
official and professional duties.
Io4~ 1E-,E 10 n111f 10
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
A Good Stable VentilatOr.

The idea some men have Of ventilat-
ing stables is to throw open a window
directly back Of an animal and let the
wind blow in; other men open WIN
dow about an inch and keep it open
ten minutes Neither plan is ventila-
ton. Animals stabbed in warm build
tngs catch cold readily, so that, hav-
ing made the stable comfortable for
the animals, the next thing to do is to
provide for supply Of air, but in such
d manner that it will not blow over the
animals. If one has box stalls for the
horses a window at some distance
from them will supply needed ventila-
ton. If the stalls are not so arranged
then some opening should be made in
the barn if necessary so that the air
may enter readily yet not blow direct
ly on the animals. If there is no other
way of getting ventilation than
through the windows at the rear of the
animals then put an attachment to
each window to shed the air; a board
eight or ten inches wide nailed on d
slant over the opening that is made
when the window slides to one side
will reflect the wind, so to speak, and
1t will not strike the animals directly.
Surely man Of bright wits will find
some way Of giving his animals venti-
lation without injury to them if the
way suggested does not suit him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
CHICAGO MAN Is AHEAD.
W1lilam d. Moore Already Has Bulk of
Cash Prizes in New York
Horse Show.

NEW YORK, Nov. ,1S.-The east and
the west contested today on close fin
ish for the final honors at the last day
Of the annual horse show here. The
west was represented by one exhibitor
and the east by two. William Fl. Moore
of chicago, with only six blue ribbons
already won, but with prize money sew
eral hundred dollars in excess of the
amount won by either of his eastern
competitors, was pitted against both
Eben ID. Jordan of Boston, who has
won eight blue ribbons, and Mrs. John
Gerken of Brooklyn, who has won seven
blues. In the cash value of prizes won
$1645 and Mr.. Jordan $3.50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
CHURCH FEDERATION
PLANS SUBMITTED.
Every Four Years in an Advisory
Capacity Only.

! NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-The draft of
a plain for church federation was an
lnounced today. The following are the
chief points:
A federal council Of Protestant churches
to meet every four years, the first meeting
to be held on December 1, 1908.
Each denomination to have four members
in the council and one extra member Of
each $4,000 communicates.
The council to act in the capacity of an
advisory board and to interfere in no way
with the autonomy Of individual denomina-
TONS
The object to be united action on social
and moral questions and to give spiritual
counsel and promote fellowship.
An executive committee to deal with the
business Of the council in the intervals be-
tween meetings.
Thirty denominations are to be in the
federation at the outset, and provision is
made for the admission Of others.
The inability of the Protestant Epis-
copal delegates to act for their church
in endorsing the plan for church fedora
ton was brought to the attention Of the
convention. These delegates were not
empowered to act for their church and
were expressly directed to vote as indi-
yidualS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

they suggest themselves as retreats of
poets and lovers Of nature Any one
Of dozen Of them would excite envy
in one accustomed to good things.
These are the homes, for the most
part Of tutors in the college further
up the hill.
It is amid such environment that
the home of Elihu Root, Secretary Of
State, is to be found. Hither ne comes
when the strain Of great burdens de-
mands a bit Of relief and here, amid
the scenes Of his boyhood. he is reju-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
Cheap Potato Pit.

Select slight elevation for position.
Dig pit 10 feet long, feet wide and
PA feet deep. Get three 6-inch poles,
10 feet long; put two, one above the
other, at back of pit. Get sixteen f
foot poles, 6 inches in diameter, and
twenty 7-foot poles, inches in diam
eter, for roof. Make frame for door
2 feet wide and feet high; set in CEN
ter Of front. Put your 4-foot poles,
eight on each side, nail through door
frame and set two stakes each end to
hold poles in position, one above an
other. Then put your other 1O-foot
pole ON top, resting center on door
frame. Notch all 7-foot poles so as to
fit each end on front and back; then
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
WILLIS L. MOORE SAT
UP ON A BOOK CASE.
AS Chairman of Perdicaris Meeting by
Geographical Society He Held
Elevated Position.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 49,
Before an audience that literally packed
Hubbard Memorial hall, men and women
being perched on tables and book shelves
and Prof. Willis l.. Moore, president of
the National Geographical society, chair
man OF the meeting, balanced on book
case, Ion Perdicaris, whose experience
Jas a captive of Moorish bandits came
near resulting in serious international
complications, addressed the Geographic
ial society last night
Speaking of the Sultan of Morocco, he
compared him with the Gar of Russia
as man anxious to see his people happy
but lacking the courage of his convic-
ftions, the tact and ability to make them
so
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
SECRETARY ROOTS HOME.

Attractive Mansion in the Quiet,
Cultured village of Clinton.
The visitor to Clinton, n Y, who
climbs the hill which leads to the far
famed Hamilton College, passes many
delightful homes. There are no great
mansions, no pretentious ediices
which hespeak large wealth, but the
residences are attractive in their arch
itecture, some Of them are spacious
and all have the outward appearance
Of unusual comfort and culture with
in. Half hidden among trees and sur
rounded by closely trimmed lawns,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
WANT LORENZ A. WAGNER
John Houdek of South Milwaukee,
Charges $500 Was Misappropriated
by Milwaukeean.

KENOSHA, Wis, Nov. 17-TSDe-
cial. IA warrant was issued here this
afternoon for the arrest Of Lorenz 4.
appropriating $500 of the properly
of John Houdek of South Nilwan-
kee. with whom he has been in the
real estate business under the firm
name of Houdek & Wagner Wagner
had just returned from a hunting trip in
the north this morning, when the war
could be served he had left for Milwau-
kee and deputies were sent to that city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
SCREWED INTO THE GROUND.

similar TO an auger, being partly In
serted in the ground, is turned round
and round until sunk sufficiently deep.
To more easily accomplish this dunn
my post, with a double-handed lever,
which first bores the hole in the
ground, can be used. The post shown
which first bores the hole in the
In the Illustration is made Of two parts,
Along one side of the top portion is q
vertical row Of prongs, to which an
equal number Of wires can be attached
by clamping the prongs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

ecu L1oEstS Less " men Idle.
In an exchage Andrew Stenson SEN
s1bly says: The horse not only requires
less feed when idle than when at work.
but is actually injured If the ration Is
not reduced on days Of idleness. Some
feeders Of high standing reduce the
feed Of their work horses on SUNDAYS
and holidays, in the belief that even
one days feeding Of a working ration
while the horse is at rest is Injurious.
1t is now the belief Of all who have
thoroughly studied the subject that
idle horses are fed too heavily as g.
rule. But no fixed ration can be
named, since the food requirements of
individual horses differ SO widely.
Close observation will enable the feed
er to adapt the quantity to the needs
Of each animal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
Kind of Cows to Keen,

have ne particular choice as to the
kind Of cows to keep. This is good
deal like a man getting a wife-it de-
ponds largely on the kind he prefers.
If you are going to keep COWS exclu-
sively for butter, the Jersey, Guernsey
and Holssein are desirable breeds. If
you are going to take into considera-
ton the value of a calf, which seems
quite necessary in our State, the milk
Ing strain Of the Shorthorn meets the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
Frost Bitten Combs.

II the trouble is seen before the
frost has thawed out, put the bird in
a room that will warm up slowly let
ting the circultion begin slowly. Avoid
J place where the bird can get into the
direct sunlight or a room that is much
above the freezing point Even the
holding Of dry snow against the comb
will help remove more slowly the frost
Of the parts. Having restored the cir
culation, or noticing the bird after it
has thawed out, apply twice a day an
ointment Of vaseline. six tablespoon
fuls; glycerin, two tablespoonfuls; tur-
pentine, one teaspoonful This will
help start into a healthy condition the
blood circulation Of comb and wattles
and at the same time reduce the swell
ing.-Dr. Sanborn in Reliable Poultry
Remedies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
SEWELL LOSES TWO
WIVES IN DIVORCE.
New York Millionaire Gets Separate
from First Wife and Second Mar
rage Is Invalidated

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-Mrs. Julia
Thayer Sewell, wife of Barton Sewell.
vice president of the American Smelling
and Refining company, has been granted
an absolute divorce in Suffolk county,
L. l., to take effect January II. The
verdict of absolute divorce granted Sew
ell by the Tennessee courts last January
is set aside and Elizabeth Richie, whom
he married in New Jersey Immediately
after the decree at Knoxville is declared
not to be his wife.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

you sew. Take two
hardwood slaves
about Pa feet long,
bore a a-inch hole,
10 inches from top
end, through both
the slaves, then put
In a bolt % Inch
thick and 5 inches
long, and a nut
with short handle
on. Old coiled
spring slipped on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
PAYS NEEDY DEPOSITORS,
President Fred Gwynner, ST., of Defunct
Enterprise Bank Voluntarily
Makes Good Shortage.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. 1S.-A per-
sonal friend of Frederick Gwynner, ST.,
president of the defunct Enterprise Ma
tional bank of Allegheny, said today:
'Since the Enterprise bank failed, Pres
ident Gwynner has voluntarily paid out
Of his own fortune SIT 900 to deposit
ors who cannot afford to lose their mon
ely. Mr.. Gwynner is still paying money
to the needy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

requirements as well as any. The only
reliable test for COW is the amount
Of butter she produces. If she does
not produce 225 pounds Of butter fat
per year she is not a desirable cow to
keep. In building up a herd it is
quite necessary to select sires from
the best milking strain.-G. L. Mckay,
Iowa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
Avoid Haste In CuIIine.

Because eve Is in poor condition
and generally Ill looking is no reason
why she should be culled, for such are
usually the best Of mothers and are
the ones that raise big lusty twin
lambs. After her lambs are taken
from her she will soon flesh up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

set up so as to form roof. Nail any
old plank on ends. Bank up earth all
around and on top. Nail old bags on
door to keep frost out. Guaranteed to
keep potatoes well through the coolest
weather. VIII hold 100 Unsatisfactory
Kirk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
MRS. BROWN REFLECTED,
Milwaukee Woman Again Made State
Regent of the Wisconsin
D. A. R.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Nov. 17.-[Spe-
.ial. Mrs. Thomas Hoyt Brown of
Milwaukee was reelected state regent of
he Wisconsin .. \. r. today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

the Inside, between the two slaves,
make it to open itself. Lower ends
could be hinged together with piece Of
leather.-F. B. Thor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
Wise for Harness, Etc.

In winter months is the time to re-
pair harness. The cut shows a very
handy tool to hold your straps while
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
WOMAN PREVENTS ESCAPE
Wife Of Fond du Lac Sheriff.
Stops Jail Delivery.
DU MY DECEIVES OFFICER
Charles Vernard, Self Confessed Criminal,
Is Helped in Plan by Fellow
Prisoner

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Nov. IL
Especial. Charles Vernard, self-con-
fessed assailant of Miss Ethel Updike,
and who has been confined in the cOun-
ty jail awaiting sentence on the charge
of committing criminal assault, made an
unsuccessful attempt to escape from jail
about $50 o'clock last evening. The
escape was well planned and would
have succeeded but for the watchfulness
of Mrs. Harcum, the sheriff's wife.
Thought Man Was Asleep.
Last night when Sheriff Harcum made
his usual rounds he noticed that Vernard
in his cell. He closed the door, and
having locked it, started to leave the
corridor.
Wife Sees Prisoner in Dark.
Mrs. Harcum, who had accompanied
her husband and who had been standing
at the head of the corridor while he
Vernard's cell that man was crouching
behind window shutter and she imme
diately called her husband.
Admits Attempt to Escape.
The prisoner saw that he was discov-
cred and after being locked up in his
cell admitted that he had tried to escape
and had been helped in his plan by an
other prisoner. An examination Of Yer
nard's cell showed that a dummy figure
had been placed on the cot to deceive
the sheriff.
Vernard was to have been sentenced
this morning by Judge Fowler, but sen
tence was postponed until tomorrow
morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22
WOMAN OR MILLIONS.
Massachusetts, Millionaire Chose $4,000,
900 and Dies Broken
Hearted

WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 49,
Twenty times a millionaire was Stephen
Salisbury, the aged philanthropist and
man of affairs who died in this city.
AS an honorable power in the world Of
finance he was envied by the rich AS
an ever ready instrument of charity he
was beloved by the poor. He was what
is called by the world lucky man.
Heart Held Old Secret.
But had it been possible for the world
to read the heart of the silent, grave
financier, it would have been found that
the aged millionaire was in reality one
OF the most unhappy-one of the most
unlucky-of all men. His great fortune
had been to him a tyrant.
w hen still a young man the founda-
ton OF his great fortune had been made
by rich bequest in his eccentric ia
TIERS Will. But it was stipulated that
Stephen Salisbury never should marry.
Ihat was when Stephen Salisbury was
young and when life was sunny. He
went to Harvard university. He re-
turned after his graduation to Worcester
and there his many interests for awhile
occupied his attention.
Meets the One Woman.
But monotony crept into the existence
OF this man, who had more money than
he knew what to do with. He resolved
to travel. Alone he visited the great
cities OF Europe, and when their novelty
began TO pail he turned his face TO the
southern hemisphere. He visited the re-
publics of South America, and at Ia ST
one day in Yucatan he met a dark-eved
Spanish girl who appealed to his fancy
as no other woman ever had done
Ihose We're the short, happy days in
stephen Saisbury's life. His friendship
for the Spanish girl grew to real af-
lection. Affection became love, and then
the young millionaire traveller knew that
without her his life never would be COM
stood the impossible wall of his great
fortune and his obligation to his aristo-
cratic old fathers memory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-11-22

A detestable fault is one we can
trace to somebody we dislike.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-03
THE PRESIDENTS JOURNEY
He VII LeaUe Oyster Bay for
CIeUeIand TO-mOrrOzC.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]


Oyster Bay, Long Island, July president
Roosevelt will start on his sad journey TO Cleve-
land on Tuesday afternoon. Secretary Hays
funeral is to take place at IL a. on Wednes-
day, and if the President leaves New-York be-
fore dark Tuesday he will reach Cleveland
in ample time to attend the services. Complete
arrangements have not yet been made for the
Presidents trip. but it is probable that he viii.
start from Oyster Bay at about p. m. and re-
turn 10 his home town on Thursday, the second
day following. at about 10 a. m. The President
will travel to Long Island City special
train will be ferried over the East River driven
across the city surrounded by police escort. and
then take the ferry from 23d-st. to Jersey City,
where another special train will be waiting for
him on the Pennsylvania Railroad TO convey
him to Cleveland.
The Presidents party will consist Of Secretary
Loeb, NJ C. Latta. official stenographer. three
representatives of the press associations, Secret
Service Operatives Tyree and Sloan and the
usual complement of White House messengers.
At Philadelphia the President will be Joined by
the members Of his Cabinet from Washington.
Secretary Taft who is his way to the
Philippines. will be the only absentee from the
Cabinet circle. except the distinguished man
for whom the nation mourns. President Roose-
welt directed that floral, wreath be sent from
Washington a token from Mrs Roosevelt and
hlmSelf, ana the various members OF the SdDinet
viii send individual offerings.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied by
Archie, attended the morning service to-day at
Christ Episcopal Church They drove down
from Sycamore Hill in the teeth of a driving
rainstorm. AS the President entered the church
he shook hands with old Amos Boerum. who
formerly drove the stage from oyster Bay to
Sy0sset. The Rev. H. Washburr, the rector,
preached a sermon Oh the Scrptural admenition,
Love thy neighbor" and showed how the
world was gradually obeying this command
more and more in the everyday affairs of life.
In his prayer Mr. Washburn referred feelingly
to the death of Secretary Hay and invoked
divine protection for the President
The day was busy for Secretary Loeb.
He made public the official Presidential proc
lamation on the death of Secretary Hay the
selection of the Russian and japanese peace
plenipotentiaries and the appointment of Judge
Magoon as Minister to Panama, and in addi-
with Mrs. Loeb, where they the guests of
a friend at dinner No callers were received at
Sycamore HILL and Secretary Loeb announced
that none were expected tomorrow.
The President has consented to address the
Associated Physicians of Long Island on the
afternoon of July 12 on the occasion of the
meeting of the association In oyster Bay This
will be held in the assembly room of the Oyster
Bay High School DR. Savage, of Islip, is the
president Of the association. which includes a
membership of nearly four hundred.