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The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET"
SAMUEL woODWORTH.
No. g.


the And quick to the vnsbbIe
scenes Of my childhood. bottom fell;
When fond recollection Then
orchard meadow deep And dripping with cooInsss
wildwood rose from the well
And every oaEen bucket the iron
pond and til. The mossovsrsd bucket tina
mill that stood BY It, hung the
The bridge rock
house nigh it. poised on TIE curb it incline
bucket, that to my lips
n be wei Not full blUsEing goblet
oil oaken bucket the iron tempt me it,
The -raoss-coversd buckle, taa, Jupiter sips
hung IN the well And now. far removed tn
hailed as The tear OF regret Will stvel
noon returned As fancy revs to my father
or- And signs for the bucket tina
The Old oaEen bucket the iron
How mosscovered bucket tina
that were glowing! hung the
he OLD oaken Bucket" has held How foy the song The o.
lovers Of music as well as Io Of b S4sk recalled to min
pretty sentiment close 100 hav
It appeals old
@ 1t is so clean retFe'tn and water as Woodwork for0
Of an exquisite pleasure
sweetest that atur
sents for not only the fayorite yield"
ah place Is conjlTed IN the The life story Of Samuel Wood
verea to in the glance backward to is toHt8 D5 t
sometimes comes to me-
number Of related utterly trivial perform
writing for the far more worth
out Ie oo"lhg IS no DOUBT the things
At the time Of its composition IN massachusetts, IN i7S
living in Duane soet New samuel had ' picked PGT 3
York City little writing arttare
Mr. Woodwork tic rhymes
house and pouring glass OF which
pronounced remarkable TIL
instructed him in Engl
good long draught from the old and Latin verse-ang KEEP
oaken bucket hanging him study
samuel said his wife wouldn't enough to carry him tfroY oI
that be subject POEM lege undertaking
Ny Woodwoh whose ara the spirit which inspired
writings
popularity. through their own efforts wa
i a pe Go'P RS5 h Rome os by "
during OF 1S12-15 con
weekly newspaper cae
War a monthly
following poe" had " origin the sa as R RaG9 L"" T @
Mr. woodworh was a printer by
S"edenhorg Of whom Woodwork
C ON 9 corner 1Hu y resulted to him through VI" tb, n
prise He had difficulty OBJ
typos he dropped in establish ng employment in PRINTING
Mallory Office and while working
Mallory romance to be entitled The Cham
pion Of Freedom So
the public for this story which
draught
revised lines at time the
de vie was superior TO anything ne me vas begun when but
you The Frederick Smith
quite misken there thing ~ @ composer OF the air but
which both esmaon he was merely the arranger the
melody is really
marks
Woodwork obviously The draught "Araby's Daughter"
Of pure fresh spring water that we may that
some clever dialect poetry under the
abors pen name Of Leee Yawcoh
sutry day Strauss" The
The teardrop gsened for mo- entitled
WOodworths True! Long Handled DipDer"
replied Adams but Of the
quilted who have Darodd Mr. Woodworhs
pIf m hour The D5 oskn poor poem is ever used for parody
delightful and if that is true The Old ofon
Rss 5oF P %2 on mere Ra5o 5S;
generations f of Gon R with Eao s GPS exception
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10

Twenty years ago cement and con-
crete had hardly been heard of as
structural material for houses. Ten
years ago re-enforced concrete was al
most unknown. The San Francisco
earthquake and the Baltimore fire
tested these materials and found them
good Since these catastrophes the in
crease in the use of cement, and con-
sequently of concrete, has been phe-
nomenal. For long time in the hands
exclusively of masons and engineers.
cement is not found there in lesser
quantities today. but It has passed on
into the hands of the builder, decora-
tor and maker of utilities of hundred
sorts in the manufacture of which
stone and wood have for centuries
been the common material. Cement
not only adapts itself to the various
and practical uses, but 1t readily lends
itself to molds of the most intricate
and artistic shapes. The twentieth
century has with good reason been
called the cement age. No building
material ever gained in popularity as
has cement in the past decade. And
the prophecies of what we shall see
in the next ten years in the use OF
this material rival the vision of
Apocalypse. We shall see new city
and a new country, for the flimsy
wooden structures will have passed
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10

light of the thousands gathered to
watch the thrilling encounter.
The lion which had fallen into the
hands of the town because of an un-
paid bill of a circus that had found its
finances waning, also had been pre-
pared for the battle. He had been
goaded to fury in his cage and when
drawn into the ring was ready to fight
anything in sight.
The cage doors were pulled open
by means of ropes by men stationed
behind barriers. Out sprang the lion.
The bull with lowered head, was
awaiting the attack and was prepared
to meet it. Straight for the bull
sprang the jungle animal.
Up came the bulls head and horn
tore an ugly hole in the side of the
lion.
Turning quickly the bull charged.
but the lion sprang aside and avoided
the thrust. Then crouching, the lion,
with a roar that shook the amphithe-
ater, sprang again. This time his aim
was better. His teeth sank into the
neck of the bull, but he was shaken
off and thrown to one side.
Each having taste of the power
of the other. the blood-covered ami
mails. despite their fury. were more
wary. Each waited for the other to
renew the attack. They circled eau
tiously until finally the bull saw an
opening. This time the lion did not
spring, but met the attack while
crouching. His huge claws tore at the
sides of his enemy, and with all his
force he struck the bull. The brave
Murave. however, again succeeded In
thrusting horn into the lion. this
time penetrating the neck.
Amid shouts from the spectators
the animals again separated. They
had been in the ring 15 minutes. Il
was ten minutes before the battle
was resumed. each animal seeking an
opening.
Suddenly the bull charged. The lion
was caught unawares, and as was
later shown. his back was broken,
Thus rendered helpless the king OF
beasts" was gored to death by the
bull.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10
Ralalnu Ostriches.

The first attempt to raise cstriches
in Australia was made by Mr.. NAL
com. who, in 1880. brought 100 young
birds from South Africa to South Aus
tralia In the following year the par
lament of South Australia enacted a
law which granted to the first person
who should exhibit $50 ostrlches more
than one year old about 2,400 acres of
land suited for ostrich farming. The
conditions were satisfied by the South
Australian Ostrich company, which
was founded In 1886 with a capital of
$4,000. The company received land
near Port Augusta on Spencer Bay,
but in spite of this assistance, the
company has never paid dividend,
although It now possesses / 100 os-
triches. all Of which were imported
from South Africa Scientific Amer
lean.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10

long run, for the reason that 1t does
not require paint or repairs.
The house here shown is an example
of the cement plaster house. The
plan calls for a structure 20 feet 8
inches wide. and 80 feet long. The
general effect of the exterior is pleas
ing to the eye, and the architectural
beauty of the design is heightened
by the chimney. which forms part
of the wall and gives a hint Of the
cheerful fireplace within. The porch
is 16 feet long and 0 feet wide. The
hall Is feet 6 inches by 10 feet
inches. The living room. 12 by IA feet,
has a bedroom IL feet by IA feet 6
inches, back of II, but this room can
be made to serve as dining-room. II
wanted. The kitchen, 8 feet 6 inches
by 10 feet 6 inches. has a pantry con.
veniently located.
On the second floor are three bed
rooms and bathroom, with ample
closet room. Anyone who builds a
house after this design will never re
gret the use OF cement plaster on the
exterior, for the material becomes
harder with age, and the exterior
paint that will be required will be
that on the steps of the porch and the
wood of the caves and cornices.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10
The Tipping Terror.


Where will your tipping system
end?" said the irate visitor.
Every time | come to the city |
find some new scheme to collect dimes
from me. But the limit ! Just now
found at my old barber's shop. It's a
French tonsorial parlor.' I've been go
ing there for years.
when | went in today buttons
held open the door in way couldn't
mistake. One tip.
Next a boy took my hat and coat
and hung them up. Second tip.
Then the barber got in his work.
Third tip. Understand I'm not com.
planning so far
Nov came the bootblack. paid
him and tipped him. Fourth tip.
The manicure was very gracious
Fifth tip.
Il would have stood for all this I've
been educated up to it, But just
as | was starting for the door the
French poodle dog of the establish
ment stood beside me until he caught
my eye. and then he sat up on his
hind legs and held out his front paws
and begged. How is that for system p
New York Times.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10
GIRL N|MROD IS
1 TREED BY A DEER
PENNSYLVANIA LASS HAD
WOUNDED BUCK WHEN 1T
ATTACKED HER.
SAFELY SHIELDED BY LIMBS
Brother Hears Her Shot and Puts In
an Appearance as Animal Is
Renewing Attack and
Finishes Him.

Galeton, Pat is quite safe to say
that no other woman in Pennsylvania
in this or any other deer season ever
had more exciting experience than
that which befell Miss Clara Stiffel,
who lives near the village of Germania
and has the distinction of being one of
the best rife shots of all this section.
Miss Stiffeic experience with the
buck deer that came near putting the
finishing touches to her occurred on
the second day OF the season on one of
the branches of Kettle creek.
On the morning of the second day
out Miss Stiffel had been OH her drive
for the better part of an hour, when.
just as she had taken the edge of a
laurel thicket that stood far above her
head, she heard the unmistakable
snort of buck. seemingly only few
yards from her. She stood still and
listened when the sudden crashing Of
the brush away to her right attracted
her attention just in time to see a
pair OF does hiking out of the thicket
into the open and away like flash out
of her sight
She was convinced that there must
be buck somewhere in the neighbor-
hood, and she crept cautiously out to
the edge Of the thicket, where she
could get a glimpse of the side of the
ridge. AS she did so the shaking of a
sapling about two rods away caught
her eye. and moment later the form
of fine big buck pushed itself ont
from the thicket.
Miss Stiffel saw that the deer was
wounded, evidently having been shot
In the hind parts, and 1t moved with
difficulty. For a moment her womanly
sympathy got the better of her. and
she hesitated about shooting. But
then a second thought told her that ir
that condition the deer would only
crawl away and die. or fall prey to the
catamounts, and she fired. The deel
bounded as well as 1t could. so tina
It was partly hidden behind a falleI
hemlock treetop, and when she hat
made detour of a swampy place ant
come up within ten feet of the tree
top the deer had escaped her entirely
She moved cautiously, for she knew
that with his old wound and the on
her bullet had inflicted the aaima
must soon give up the fight for escape
Miss Stiffel pulled herself up on I
the larger part of the tree top t
make observations of the surround
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10
Her Hunting Skirt Had Become Fast
ened to Snag.

ings, and in doing so she rested her
rifle against the limbs within easy
reach. as she thought.
The first assault resulted in Miss
Stiffel being slashed In the face by
one of the limbs that the force of the
before the wounded buck had an op-
portunity to recover and charge again
she had backed out of reach, though
her movement was In the opposite di-
rection from her gun and directly in
the very thickest part OF the tree top.
The deer was persistent, as if he
knew that she was responsible for a
part of his trouble, and he pushed his
way through the limbs toward her
renew the onslaught.
To her dismay Miss Stiffel about
this time discovered that the bottom
of her hunting skirt had become fas.
tened in a snag on the tree top and
In order to permit herself to go even
an inch further she had to lean for
ward and loose the garment. This put
her body within range OF the attacking
buck, and what the next instant would
have brought to pass would be hard tc
determine II Miss Stiffel's brother. who
had heard the shot and started at once
in her direction, bad not come upon
the scene. Without as much as tell
ing his sister that he was there ns
was up ana sent bullet through The
menacing deer and II dropped In pils
among the limbs OF the tree.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10

advocate REINFORCED concrete and Will
write lower rates on them than on
buildings of any other form of con-
struction. In all the leading universi-
ties of the country cement Is receiv-
Ing much consideration both from a
chemical and engineering standpoint.
No other material has like prestige in
this respect
The pioneer concrete residence in
the United States is In Port Chester,
N. Y. It was built by William l..
Ward "a years ago. 1t is a villa, and
every terrace. porch, bay window, cor
beled balcony. cornice. mansard roof,
chimney, dormer and tower Is OF con-
crete TO the last detail. II this house
had been erected in the last few years
II would have been called a poured
house. 1t has floors resembling
sheets OF rubbed sand stone, hard fin
ished white walls. paneled ceilings
nodded and enriched. Yet above the
basement story there is hardly any
thing to remind one of concrete ex-
cept the stairways and the kitchen
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10
soapstone Flbers.

The discovery of few years ago
by Prof. Boys that fused quartz can
drawn into exceedingly fine fibers.
which are superior to all others for
many laboratory purposes. has been
followed by Prof. Shenstone with sim
liar experiments with soapstone.
When highly heated, soapstone melts
into a clear glass. which can be drawn
out into fine fibers. possessing all the
qualities of elasticity and resistance
TO chemical reagents that character
ize quartz bers.-The Laundry Mag
zine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10
LION SLAIN BY A BULL
IN A THRILLING BATTLE
MExIcANs WATCH A FIGHT BE.
TWEEN SPANISH MURAvE AND
JUNGLE BEAST.

Queretaro, Mexico.-The people Of
Queretaro and surrounding country
after witnessing ferocioIs struggle
between a Murave bull imported from
Spain, and a lion, in the Toreo ring
recently, are no longer wont to con-
fer upon the lion the title of king OF
beasts" The bull was victor in the
battle which kept the spectators in a
state of frenzy for nearly half an
hour
Every seat around the arena was
filed when the bull. already maddened
by spear thrusts, was turned into the
ring. The great black fellow was in
terrible rage. He paved up the
dust and beloved his fury to the de
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10

fireplace. There is not a wooden fur
ring strip in the whole house. for
every foot of the plastering is laid on
the solid concrete of the walls.
The economics of the REINFORCED
concrete house constitute a problem
that is yet to be solved. The most
popular use of this material in home
building is in The form of plaster on a
wooden frame. Beautiful examples OF
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10

away, and, behold, new cities of beau
tiful concrete. and countrysides where
barns, dwellings. posts and even pig
sites shall be Of this material, and
beautiful. Wherever the most up-to-
date and extensive building is going
on this latest structural material is
being used. II is attracting the at
tention of anyone who is interested in
any way in building, whether he be
an engineer. architect or insurance
company. The most progressive in
surance companies enthusiastically
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building for the readers OF
this paper on account of his wide expe-
rlence as Editor. Author and Manufac-
turer. he is. without doubt. tho highest
authority on all these subjects Address
all inquiries TO William A. Radford, No.
1874 Fifth Ave, Chicago, ILL.,. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-10
Too Fair to Suit.

Hank Stubbs-Ev-rybuddy orter lay
up somethin fur rainy day.
Bige Miller s'pose thet's the rea-
son they's so much kickin' over the
drought.-Boston Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-15
Eastern Shore Farmers Very Pros
porous.
Secretary.

The Eastern Shore Of Virginia Pro-
duce Exchange, which is controlled
by the farmers of that section, is one
of the most progressive and business
like associations of it's kind in the
country, demonstrating as it does
most conclusively the success of CO.
operative marketing Of farm pro-
ducts on the eastern shore of Vir-
ginia
incorporated in 1900, it has sue.
ceeded from the very BEGINNING. W.
A. Burton is general manager, at a
salary Of $1,000, and A. J. McMath
Is secretary and treasurer, at a sal
airy Of $4,000.
The association did a business of
quarter Of a million dollars in 1900,
and s2,5OO,00O last year, and the
handsome new Office building, just
completed at only a cost of $40, 900
suggests prosperous times for the
Eastern Shore farmers-J. NJ. Bell in
Progressive Farmer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-15
ANOTHER CANAL BETWEEN SEAS
Japan Said To- be Looking For Such
Treaty With Nicaragua.

New Orleans. June 10.-Much sig
nifcance Is attached to the proposed
visit OF the Japanese battleship fleet
to Mexico, according to dispatches re-
eeived here from Central America
The Latin-American press is incline Il
to regard the visit. which is to be
made upon the occasion of Mexico's
centennial celebration of her inde-
pendence, as bold diplomatic stroke
BY Japan. and prints rumors of spe-
eial ENJOYS being sent at the same
time TO carry on negotiations with
Central American republics.
El Lapiz, OF Ceiba, Spanish Hon
duras, in a recent issue. prints the fol-
lowing; The Japanese fleet will visit
Mexico In honor Of the centennial of
Its independence. The Japanese gov
ernment will az the same time senl
special ENJOYS TO visit Central and
South American republics. 1t is ru-
mored that Japan will take aGvan-
tage OF this visit TO bring about 81
treaty relative to q canal in Nicara-
qua.
1T is also reported that England
and japan see the advisability of the
move for future business expansion,
and II Is stated that England will fur
nish the money and Japan the IL
bor."
Central American politicians in
New Orleans laugh at the repory Of a
Nicaraguan canal, but take advan-
tage of the opportunity to say. ia
pan, like every other progressive ma
tion, has her eyes ION the commerce
Of our wonderful country"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-15
How to Kill Nut Grass.

The only way / know to kill nut
grass Is not to let it show a leaf above
ground. This means constant clean
ing of, for it will he up next day, but
II constantly prevented from making
green leaves the roots will die. Nut
grass spreads more from seed thar
from the roots, and being neglected
late in the season it fills the soil with
seed, and nothing but constant Wig
igance will eradicate it. / have Just
made d garden here from a piece of
land that is full of it, and / am go
ing to do just what | advise; clean up
every shoot every day. Nothing short
of this will answer. Geese penned on
the spots will keep it down, it is said,
but | have never tried them.-W. +.
Massey, in Raleigh, (N. CO. Progress
sire Farmer and Gazette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-15
Some Random Thoughts.

l wish our readers would ponder
the statement made in the clipping
telling of the success of the Eastern
Shore of Virginia Farmers Produce
Exchange. From $250,O00 in 1900 to
$4,000, 900 in 1909 and pays it's man
ager $4,000 a year and its secretary
$4,000. My gracious. How some of
our people would kick if Jim Brog-
don builds up our business so that it
would pay him a salary of $4,000!
Why it would simply be outrageous
and not to be tolerated for a min
ute. Some of the stockholders would
ask the courts to dissolve the corpo-
ration and return it's capital stock to
the subscribers. E. w. D.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-15
FARM BUTTER MAKING.
Clemson Extension WOrk-irticie

Much of the butter that is now be-
ing produced on the farms of this
state IS of very poor quality This is
not due 70 the lack of good materials
to work with, but is due to the meth
oGS praCtiCed. 1t must be remember
cd that the first essential in making
good huttcr Is t0 have good cream.
i'N good cream We mean cream that
has been obtained from the milk got
ten from healthy COWS and drawn in
a c!canly manner. The uddcrs of the
COWS must ho washed ana dried be-
fore each milking and the mixers
should milk with clean and dry hands
aud i'm such a way that as little dirt
as possible Will get into the milk.
As soon as the mill, is brought into
the house strain it through not less
than three thickness of cheese cloth.
This will get out rl fine dirt and
hairs. strain into pans or bowls that
have been we'll washed ana summed
and place iu the r,rigorator or the
coolest spot possible. vt the end Of
tWcnty-four hours all the cream viii
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-15
COTTON GOODS MARKET.
Lack OF Response From Buyers Com
dition Has Rrcachcd Serious Point.

New York. June IA critical
stage has been arrived at in the cot
ton goods market because of the lack
OF response from buyers 10 the sus-
tanned values of cloths, caused by the
price OF cotton. Concerns like the
American Printing Company and the
Fall River Iron Works Companys the
largest Of the producers of printed
staples nave been closed because
buyers refuse to pay 1-2 cents for
staple prints.
The volume of curtailment i'm all
the industry is estimated at 80 per
cent, some specific branches not op-
Grating more than 30 per cent. of
their machinery. Stocks of goods i'm
Jobbers' and retailers hands are not
large this being shown by the con-
slant requests for immediate shin
me mt. Prices on staple cotton goods
are materially below the price current
IN 1907, when cotton was 80 per cent.
cheaper. ana il many cases they are
based on cotton at II l. cents rar
pound.
y reaction from this abnormal con-
dition is looked for at any time, IS
buyers have waited longer than usrllI
in placing their orders and say they
can see nothing to indicate proLa-
bility Of cheap cotton this year.
The demand from day to day is of
the hand-to-mouth character, AL
though some few large buwcrs hl...
quietly covered, while others, who ar,
hcariNh 1" their attitude, admit th4t
they will soon have to order more
merchandise. In the primary market
the opinion prevails that reaction is
close at hand.