Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
Hon. l.. B. CasweII,

Hon. L. B. CasweI.
The Washington correspondent of The
Milwaukee Sentinel, in that paper of the
18th inst, speaks of our representatives.
congress in the following com plimentary
terms:
Representative Caswell has been doing
some remarkably good AM valuable work
on the Committee on Judiciary this ses-
sion, and he is deserving of especial credit.
In addition to the splendid manner in
which he handled the Direct-tax bill on
the floor Mr.. Caswell has by his efficient
management and close attention to the
measure, saved it from death on two or
three occasions, and succeeded at last in
getting it into committee OF conference
where an agreement. will doubtless be
reached that will send the bill to Presi-
dent Cleveland.
Mr.. Caswell has also taken an active
part in the work of framing that import
ant measure known as the Naturalization
bill, which is an amendment of the natur-
alization laws of the country. Mr.. Cas-
well has Watched this measure very close
J
provisions are his amendments or have
been incorporated at his suggestion. The
Naturalization bill is a most important
change in our system of dealing with fer
eigners who come to these shores, but it
is highly essential that the rights of the
alien be protected, while jealous men,
ambitious to catch The new and popular
trade wind which has set in favor of re-
stricting the privileges of foreign-born
persons who come to merica, are clan0r-
ing for the closest restrictive provisions.
This protection Mr.. Caswel has afforded
in his amendment to the bill, permitting
aliens 10 become naturalized who shall be
able to speak English and read in any
language.
Mr.. Caswell has also rendered valu-
able service 10 the country in his work in
favor of the bill to furnish United States
reports to the various United States courts
throughout the country He has handled
this bill on the floor and has succeeded in
getting a favorable report from the con-
ference committees and the bill will be-
come law in a very few days.
This is a record on three important
pieces of legislation that reflects great
credit on Mr.. Caswell and adds honor to
the state that keeps him in bis seat here. -
Teachers Examinations and Institute.
Examinations will he beld as follows:
Ixonia, March and 9; Fort Atkinson,
March IA and 15; Palmyra, March %
and 80, and at Lake Mills, ApriL5 and 6.
All persons desiring to teach in this ceun-
iy will be required to attend one of these
public examinations. Only standings
earned at the last series of examinations
will be credited. The questions are to.
he furnished by the state superintendent.
Exercises will begin at 8 A. N. AS the
examinations are to be uniform no oallow-
ance can be made for tardiness.
School boards should deal only with
persons holding certificates IN force in
this county. Avoid persons who seek to
escape the public examinations; such are
generally weak and incapable of doing
good work. Good teachers only earn
their salaries; discourage all others.
The institute will be held at Lake
Mills, beginning April /, continuing one
week. Supt. c. Fl. Keyes, of Jsnesville,
and Prof. Fl. L. Terry, of Lake Mills,
have been secured as conductors. Ar
range so as to be present at the opening
and remain throughout the week. A good
attendance is desired.
A meeting for the advancement of
teachers will be held at Palmyra, begin
ming March 25, and continue four days.
The exercises are to consist of class ex-
ercises, papers, discussions and lectures.
Representative educators have been Sc
cured for the occasion. Teachers whe
may find it convenient to attend are en-
| couraged to do 80. Respectfully,
| j. A. SHERIDAN.
Co. Supt Schools.
Waterloo. Feb. 9, 1889.