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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Short Suggestions.

Throw -four on kerosene flames.
To beat whites of eggs quickly, add
q pinch Of salt.
Scrape a raw potato on a burn. 1t
gives instant relief.
A few drops Of lemon Juice makes
cake frosting white.
Sprinkle powdered clover about to
drive away red ants.
Battle In rum and powdered alum to
relieve poison caused by Ivy.
For reaches use equal portions corn
meal and red lead mixed with molasses
and spread on plates placed in their
haunts.
To prevent mold on the top Of glasses
of jelly-Lay a lump Of paraff1n on the
top Of the hot jelly, letting it melt and
spread over it; no brandy paper and
no other covering Is necessary.
When meat Is being roasted and
there Is danger Of It becoming too
brown, place a basin of water In the
oven. The steam will prevent scorch-
ing. and the meat will cook better.
To prevent cake from sticking to tins
when baked, first grease tins, then
flour them, lightly beating out all loose
-four, leaving only what clings to the
grease, thus doing away with the old
form OF lining with paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
IN BIG COOKING MAIN.
Barn Between Kenosha and Racine Is
Scene of Battles Attended by
Two Hundred Men.

KENOSHA, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Spe,
cial. 1.-The greatest cooking main ever
known in southern Wisconsin was pulled
off Saturday night and Sunday morning
in barn between Kenosha and Racine,
There were twenty battles, and birds
from Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee
were entered. There were fifteen goes
between Milwaukee and Kenosha birds
and the Kenosha men won eleven of the
fights. 1t is claimed that hundreds OF
dollars changed hands as a result of the
battles. There was no attempt on the
part of the city or county officials to in.
terfere with the main. More than 200
men were gathered about the pit during
the fights
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Sheep as Cleaners.

Turn sheep almost anywhere on the
farm, in the gtubble field, the corn
field, around the buildings, in the gar
den after everything has been harvest
ed, anywhere else that there are weeds
Or feed Of any kind that will be wasted
II they do not eat 1t. The sheep will
not only make satisfactory gains and
return a good profit on the money in
vested, but they will add greatly to
the appearance Of the place and de-
crease materially the weed crop an
other year. Sheep will eat weeds and
clean up rough feed that no other
stock will, and feeder sheep make very
satisfactory gains indeed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
ASSESSMENT LAWS
TO BE GIVEN TEST.
KENOSHA MAYOR SUED TO RE.
COVER FOR ALLEGED UNDER
VALUATION OF AN ESTATE.

KENOSHA, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Spe-
cial. IAN action started in the circuit
court here this morning will be Of great
interest to all parts of the state. The
defendant is Mayor James German, and
the suit is brought on behalf of the state
for the collection of $3.50.
In the complaint it is alleged that
German, acting as member of the
board of review. assessed the value of
the property Of the estate of Michael
German at less than it's actual value.
For some time there has been war
between Mayor German and William FL.
Harrison, supervisor of assessents, and
this is the outcome of the personal fight.
Mayor German will contest the collec-
ton of the forfeiture. Should the state
win in the action it would open the way
for the bringing of many suits against
assessors in different parts of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Points on Making Hay.

This is what a Canada farmer says
II a 1rst-class article is wanted do
not leave 1t exposed to sun and air too
long. Wild hay should be raked at
once after cutting and put into cocks.
Being green and heavy it will settle
quickly and will not be blown around
by the wind. Do not be afraid that
1t will spoil. 1 have raked it right up
after the mower in the rain, and it
made bright, sweet hay. 1 believe that
farmers generally let their hay cure
too much and thus lose large amount
OF the substance. This plan may mean
little extra work, but I believe II
pays. Try it and see.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Don't Sell Inferior Hogs

Gull and Gull closely. If there Is any
doubt remember that If sold for pork
the hog is worth in most cases what
1t cost to raise it. If you have pigs
to sell for breeders keep in mind that
a worthy specimen, better hog than
was described to the buyer, VIII become
a walking advertisement for your herd
and you as a breeder. But much as
such a pig and such a policy can do
for you is little compared to what a
poor pig cannot do ror you and your
business. To ship an unworthy speci-
men under false representations Is to
buy trouble in abundance for the
future.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
TO GET A BIC RESERVE.
SENATOR LA TOILETTE INTRO
DUCES BILL TO RECLAIM GREAT
BADGER BEAUTY SPOTS.
CALLS FOR $50, 900 ACRES.
Many Clubs Would Turn Over Their
Lands On Northern Rivers to
Further Big Project.

ASHLAND, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Spe-
clal. If the plans of the department of
state forestry of Wisconsin are fulfilled,
and favorable action is taken on a
measure introduced by Senator La Fol-
Iette at Washington, vast area of $780,
0OO acres of forest lands of Wisconsin
will be reclaimed, and many natural
beauty spots will be preserved.
The last Legislature of Wisconsin set
aside 100000 acres of state lands as a
reserve, upon which mature timber will
be cut. The main forest reserves are at
the head of the Wisconsin,, Chippewa,
Wolf and st. CroiX rivers, the object be-
ing to protect these important streams,
the industries which are dependent upon
the forests for their material.
Many Acres Still Left.
There are $4,000 acres of government
lands left in Wisconsin, $4,000 acres of
Villas, Iron, Price and Ashland counties,
and adjacent to lands which the state
has set aside, covering 10000 acres.
The La Toilette bill would grant all of
the government lands to Wisconsin, as
an addition to it's state forestry reserve.
There is little doubt, that with a prop
er support from Wisconsin, the La Fol
lette bill will get through Congress. The
department Of agriculture is already in
the field, and is doing good work in New
England, in replacing the forests. Under
the common method of numbering, no
seed trees are left, and vast areas be-
come wilderness Of decaying stumps.
Much OF the government land in Wis
consin is unfit for farming. If available
it would have been taken by home
steaders long ago. Some of these lands
are pine barrens, others swamps, and
still others, as in Ashland county, where
the PenOkee range crosses the county,
are semi-mountainous. 1t is proposed to
add every foot of these unapprOpriated
and unreserved government lands to the
state forestry reserve.
Gov. Johnson Urges Action.
One of the most beautiful regions in
northern Wisconsin. is that bordering
on the Bots Brule river a famous trout
stream. 1t is the only trout stream in
Wisconsin. The St. Louis clubhouse
with the finest private fish hatchery in
senting fully $4,000, the st. Paul club
house, the Milwaukee clubhouse, the
Ashland clubhouse and others have been
built on the banks of the Brule. The
owners of these properties, are willing to
turn over their lands to the state, in the
interest of this move.
Gov. Johnson of Minnesota was so i'm
pressed by the beauty of the Brule, that
he wrote a letter to Gov. La Toilette
last winter, suggesting the setting aside
of this region for a state park. The
Legislature acted on the suggestion, and
the Brule and its tributaries were in
Guided in the reserve, with the expressed
stipulation that it is the settled policy of
| the state to ultimately form q state park
there. The only possible political
changes which would result, would De
the closing of the government land offices
| at Eau Claire and Wausau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
TO HOLD NO PRIMARIES,
New Richmond Candidates Will Save
City Expense by Securing Nomina-
tons Through Petitions.

NEW RICHMOND, Wis, Feb. &c.
Especial. lit has been practically
agreed by party managers, candidates
and others that there will be no pri.
mary election here March 20 to nomi.
nate city officers. The Republican city
committee has notified City Clerk Viii.
liam Hughes that that party is not in
terested in the primary, and it is expect
ed that the Democratic organization will
follow suit. This is said to be author.
lied under the existing circumstances
under a recent decision of the attorney
general. A considerable item of ex-
pense is saved the city. Very little in
terest has been aroused thus far in the
coming city election, and the campaign
promises to be of non-partisan nature,
the candidates securing place on the
ticket by means of nomination papers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
JUMPS FROM FAST TRAIN.
Waupaca Sheriff's Prisoner Goes to Toilet
Room and Escapes-Wanted for
Petty Burglary.

NEENAH, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special.l
While Sheriff Hess of Waupaca was
taking Gilbert King from Clintonville to
Waupaca on a charge of many petty
burglaries, the prisoner asked leave to
go to the toilet room and when the
sheriff tried to find him there he was
gone. An open window indicated the
avenue of escape.
Railroad men believe that King is eth
er badly hurt or dead because the train
was going at forty miles an hour when
he jumped through the window. A
search is being made along the line. Hess
says he knew King so we'll that he de-
clined to place handouts on him. He
has been an official for thirteen years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Crenmed Spinach.

Wash the spinach we'll and put into
L kettle with no water except the
moisture clinging to the leaves. Cover
closely and cook until very tender.
Drain and chop as fine as possible, then
ter and three tablespoonful Of cream.
Beat to a soft green mass, return to
the saucepan, season to taste, stir until
very hot, and serve on platter gar
nished with bits Of toast
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

This sheep hay rack and grain feed
er can be made any size; four pieces
Of scantling, FA, NIB, DC, Elk. Join by
four pieces more, ALB, BIC, ETC., and
there is the frame. Build floor of COM
mon, strong boards. Along center Of
floor run a piece, 30. From EN- and
III run Stats a, b, etc, two inches
part; there Is hay rack. Get two
1ards, AS, B, for bottom, nine inches,
I'D one for top, FIN, and run pieces
tx inches apart OH, II. Attach with
hinges to ALB. Do same at other side
and board up ends. The sheep put in
their heads through spaces and pick
hay out of rack, floor holding waste
For grain open FB and clean out the
trough, put in grain and close up. The
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
BANK MESSENGER THIEF.
Mystery of Disappearance of $1,000
Cleared Up by Arrest in Milwaukee
Makes a Confession.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special. ]
The mystery over the disappearance of
$1,000 between the Bank of Wisconsin
and the State Bank of Madison some
weeks ago was solved Sunday by the
arrest and confession of Theobald J.
Nelson, a messenger in the State bank,
who is now in Jail. Patrick Boyd, city
detective, found Nelson was in the habit
of going to Milwaukee and spending
more money than a salary of $50 a
month would warrant and arrested him.
He is a son of Martin Nelson Madison
saloon keeper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

Probably no article marketed from
the farm sells on so wide a range OF
prices on account Of condition and ap.
pearance as poultry. The market calls
for undrawn stock. The reason Of this
Is that drawn poultry sours in from
twenty-four to thirty-six hours, while
undrawn will hold from a week to two
weeks without tainting. Another fact
should be remembered, that the crop
Of the bird If filled at time Of killing
will sour very soon. For this reason
the bird should be kept from all food
(if possible) at least twelve hours be-
fore killing. But If filled, do not re-
move it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Head Cheese.

Boil the pigs head, ears and tongue
together in sailed water. When very
tender, strip the meat from the bones
and chop it fine Season with salt,
pepper, sage, sweet marjoram, a little
powdered cloves and a gill Of strong
vinegar. Mix all we'll, pack in molds,
inserting bits Of tongue cut in fanciful
shapes, such as squares or triangles.
Press hard, put a plate on the top of
each mold, and a heavy weight on top
of that. Stand in a cold place for at
least two days before turning out OF
the molds and using.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
The Bacon Hog.

It is predicted that the agitation for
the bacon hog will ultimately change
the character Of the United States hog.
The all fat hog Of the past will In the
future be partly replaced by the bacon
hog, and the fat or lard hog as a whole
will in the future more nearly ap-
proach the bacon hog In form. OF
course there will always be a demand
for land; consequently there will al
ways be a place for the fat or lard
hog, but the bacon hog will occupy a
more prominent position In the future
than In the past.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Hoe Cakes.

Into one and one-third cups of meal
mix a level teaspoon Of salt and a
rather heaping one of baking powder.
Beat the yolks Of two eggs until light,
add a cup Of sweet milk and pour the
mixture over the meal, beating hard
for q minute now add the beaten
whites Put a tablespoon Of lard in
a spider, and, when hot, drop in the
batter, making cakes about three
inches long and three across. Brown
on both sides and serve hot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

shown in cut. Now tie the remaining
seven feet to the center of the short
rope midway between the loops. Pass
the loops over hind feet Of hog, then
draw long rope between front feet and
over nose, then back again over short
rope, pull forward over nose and back
again as before and tie. With this ar
rangement the hog is In complete con-
trol.-Charles G. Bower, in Practical
Farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Corn Cake.

Into cup Of sugar work piece Of
butter the size of an egg, then stir in
thoroughly three well-beaten eggs and
pint Of milk. Havk ready sifted a
pint Of yellow cornmeal, two heaping
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder and a
cup Of -four. Stir this into the liquid
mixture and pour into well-buttered
muffin tins
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Egg Lemonade.

Boil together two cups Of sugar and
three cups Of water ten minutes. Add
the grated rind Of one lemon and the
juice Of three Allow this to cool, and
at serving time add one egg beaten
until very light and creamy and one
bottle Of effervescent table water,
poured from some height In order that
the mixture may foam. Serve with
cracked ice in the glasses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Corn Bread.

One cup Of meal, level teaspoon Of
salt, heaping one of baking powder,
a tablespoon of butter Cor lard), cup
and half of sweet milk, and two eggs
(three, when they are plenty, and then
somewhat less baking powder). Mix
eggs until very light, without separat-
ing, add the milk and pour over the
meal mix well, sift in the baking pow
der and beat hard for two minutes,
add finally the melted butter, pour into
q baking pan and bake in hot oven.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

A good ration for the horse of any
kind of feed is about pound Of grain
and one and half pounds Of hay to
each hundred pounds of horse. And
this would apply to alfalfa. In fact.
the horse should do better on the al
falfa than with the other hays and
with less grain. This might be the Oh.
perfume time to say that the majority
Of farmers feed too much hay of all
kinds to their horses. In fact, the
horse barn is where one Of the great.
est wastes Of the farm can be found
Husbandman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
LA CROSSE HAS BIG FIRE.
Engraving Plant and Neighboring Struc
lures Suffer Considerable Damage.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Feb. 26.-Flames
that started in the Photographic depart
ment of the La Crosse Engraving COM
the amount of $4,000 There is in all
about $4,000 insurance. The La Crosse
Engraving company Is the heaviest loser.
about 5000, and the La Crosse Cor
nice company was another firm which
suffered. Two buildings were burned.
one owned by M. Funk and the other by
Mrs. ]. w. Losey and Mrs. Angus Cam
eron. The fire is supposed to have orig
mated from the explosion of chemicala
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Curry Sauce.

Melt one ounce Of butter, and stir to
1t one ounce Of finely sifted -four and
a large tablespoonful Of good curry
powder, and when we'll blended add a
little finely shredded carrot, celery
and onion. Add to these one pint of
brown sauce rather thin, let it boil
up, stirring all the time, rub it through
a sieve. and keep hot
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
DEY AGAIN HEADS PIONEERS.
Greenville Man Elected President for
Twenty-seventh Time.

/ APPLETON, Wis, Feb. 26.-[spe,
cial. John Dey Of Greenville was elect
ed president by the Outagamie County
Pioneer association, which makes the
twenty seventh consecutive year that Mr..
Dey las been honored with the office.
The election of officers was as follows:
Vice president, Ira Scott; secretary, w.
NJ. Roblee; assistant secretary, w. T.
Johnston; treasurer, Clinton Ballard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
ASK DAMAGES FOR OVERFLOW.
Six Columbia County Farmers Sue Par.
deeville Mill Owner.

PORTAGE, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special. !
Claiming their lands along Fox river
have been damaged by overflow caused
by raising the level of Pardeeyille dam,
six farmers have started actions against
DR.. Joseph Chandler owner of the Par
deeville mill and water power, for dam
ages ranging from $500 to $4,000. Hill.
Thomas, Kohler, Heath, Eagen and Dol
leeek are the plaintiffs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
New China.

Egg sets have large circular trays, on
which the egg service can be set at
tractively. One has a large china
tureen for holding the eggs-or 1T can
be used for cooking them on the table
with boiling water, what is known as
the coddling process. One Of these
tureens is white, with the handle to the
cover in a gay cocks head with red
comb. The tiny white cups are plain,
except for the same small chicken head
In bas relief on one side.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Root Cutter.

A convenient implement for cutting
roots for cattle Is made by riveting a
piece Of an old hand saw or cross saw
to a fork shaped piece Of steel and
fitted with an old shovel handle The
cost is only a Ely cents and the de-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Wire HOOPS.

A useful substitute for hoops on tubs.
vinegar barrels, ETC., is a piece Of gal.
yanized wire, No. II to Is. Overlau
the ends about eight inches, twist tight.
ly with splicer, and drive into place.
When hoops are inclined to slip, white
washing the barrel will hold the hoons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
TOLLED BELL BY MISTAKE.
Appleton Pioneer Pronounced Dead by
Sexton When Only Ill.

APPLETON, Wis, Feb. 26-[spe-
aged 81, had been married sixty-two
years. His wife survives. They came
to Milwaukee county in 1889. A year
ago Mr.. Bosser became i'll and through
q misunderstanding the bell of his church
was tolled for his departure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

To prevent horses gnawing the man.
gers and feed boxes, nail an old buggy
tire or strap Of iron OF any kind on
the outer edges, or line the edges with
zinc, which makes a heater appear.
ance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
A Practical Icehouse.

The plan here suggested for a small
but complete tcehouse will be found
not only useful but decidedly reliable
guide to builders. The manner of con-
struction is as follows: Figure 4 in
the illustration shows that part Of the
wall extending two feet under the
ground and Is composed Of loose stones
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
To Handle a Rtn HOG

An easy way for one man to handle
large, vicious hog is by means Of a
B-inch rope 10 feet long. Cut off three
feet and tie a loop In each end, as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

vice is of considerable service in work,
Ing up small quantities of cabbages,
oeets and turnips where there is ne
regular root cutter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
Dates Stuffed with Cheese.

Stone plump dates, opening at one
side only, fill with cream cheese, close,
and press gently into the original
shape, and arrange On a plate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28

advantages are L Ing and no
waste. Sheep waste at every other
rack.-EXchange.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-28
$1,000 for Killing Steunenberg.

Gov. Gooding said that Orchard adj
mitted to him, and also said in his con-
fesson, that he killed former Gov
Steunenberg, and that he did so at the
behest of Haywood and Meyer, receiving
$4,000 from them for the assassination
The assassination Of the former gov
ernor, which occurred at his own gate
OH the evening of December 90, 1905,
was the third attempt that Orchard
made against his life.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-28
Commercial Club
Burglar Captured
Suspicious Character Arrested In Denver
Having Santa fs Pass Stolen From
Az luekett IN His Possession.

The thief who entered the CONNER
cial club on the evening /, Of March
10th and burglarized the room Of
Alfred Luckett, who has apartments
In the building IL thought to have
been captured and Il now confined
in the Jail A. Pueblo.
He was picked up az . suspicious
character while lettering ON the streets
Of Denver and when taken to the
police station he was searched and
. pass from Las Vegas to Albuquer
que bearing Rip Track Foreman AL.
fred Luckett' name. was found with
other suspicious articles. He had no
right TO be carrying the pass ana an
immediate investigation was made.
It was learned that he was wanted
at Pueblo for robbery first and he was
taken to that city and incarceratedt In
the Jail. and latter the officers re.
ceived information that he was want,
ed on a charge Of burglary at La
Junta and on two charges In this
city.
The prisoner Is q white man, aged
about twenty years and gave his
name as Frank Coon, which is un.
doubtedly assumed. He protests his
innocence and says the pass was
given TO him.
The officers OF surrounding cities
will soon be furnished with photo.
graph and descriptions Of the man
and 1t is the opinion that he will be
recognized here. The thief showed
great familiarity with the interior OF
the Commercial club In his robbery
Of that place.
He entered Lmckett's o n
secured Q ten dollar bill. railroad pass
and several other articles OF intrins.
value and afterwards threw the young
mans cuff buttons on the billiard
table. having discovered by the light
in that Don that they bore his in
itals. He also broke open the money
box In the billiard room and secured
three or four dollars In cash. His
worst offence was in rif1ing the mail
box and opening several letters ad.
dressed to the secretary OF the club.
containing checks for the payment
Of dues. For this offence the govern.
ment will take : hand in his prosecu.
ton. The other offence for which 10
II wanted In this city IL supposed 10
be the robbery Of a local store, which
was never made public.