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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
OUR TRADE WITH CUBA.

Cuba's imports in the calendar year
1902 were less shan in any preceding
year since the war. Her exports were,
however. greater, reaching for the
first time an excess over imports. The
share of this trade which the United
States has secured, both in imports
and in exports, has been declining
during the period.
These significant facts appear in q
report on Commercial Cuba published
in the last number of the government
summary of statistics. They serve to
emphasize more than ever the import
ance of favorable action by congress at
the coming special session upon the
reciprocity treaty with Cuba.
Taking the figures in detail. we 6ud
that in 1899 Cuba's i'm ports amounted
to $67, 100000 and her exports to
$45, 100000. In 1902 the imports
SCI, 100000 and the exports $64, ,OOO,-
900.
In 1899 the United States controlled
43.7 per cent of the Cuban import
trade; other American countries had
1873 per cent of it. and Europe had
4O.5 per cent. In 1902 the United
States share had fallen to 41.6 per
cent other American countries to 1876
per cent, while Europes share had
risen to 44.9 per cent.
AS for the export trade Of Cuba, in
1899 the United States took 83 per
cent of her exported products, other
American countries took IA per cent,
and Europe took 1916 per cent. In
1902 the United States bought only
76.9 per cent, and other American
countries 2 per cent, while Enrope's
purchases had risen to 21.1 per cent.
The United States still remains by
far Cuba's best market, and despite
the drop in the percentage our pur-
chases were absolutely some $12, ,000.-
900 larger in 1902 than in 1899. But
we are losing Cuba as our market,
not only in percentages, out absolute
ly. Cuba's purchases from US were
$4,000, 900 less in 1902 than in 1899.-
Record Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
A Visit After &c Years Absence.

Wensel H. Plachy, civil engineer,
arrived here last week from the Pa
ci6c coast, after an absence of &c
years, to see his aged father, Mr..
Frank Piachy al 721 Main street, who
has been very i'll and later in the week
passed away. Mr.. Plachy has not
seen his friends in 26 years, hence he
is nearly an entire stranger to US, He
notes many changes in the city. Al
the time of his departure there were
but few business and manufacturing
houses. The greater portion of the
beautiful residences have been erected
The waterworks system has been in
stalled and, in fact many other things
that make an industrious city. One
thi g which Mr.. Plachy noticed when
he ,eached Wisconsin was that not
much timber was left. It appeared
rather stran ge to him. as In the far
West most of the trees measure a di-
ameter Of 15 feet, and in some parts
along the Pacific coast the underbrush
is so thick that when making a sur
vey through the country, a party OF
two or three men are compelled to 60
ahead and clear a way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

The Badger troops, whose good for
tune it is to participate iu the maneu-
vers at West Point KY, have already
made good impression on the regu
lar army officers. With six states and
some 5000 troops taking part, it is
said that the Badgers are regarded by
regular army officers present as max
ing the best showing of any in the
camp. It is to be hoped that by dill
gent work, this prestige may be sus-
tanned throughout the whole ten days
to be devoted to the maueuvers. The
Wisconsin National Guard has been
looked upon as second to none in the
United States, its work in the Spanish
American war attracting most favor
able attention. Since that time the
Wisconsin National Guard has been
reorganized, and it is believed that
many improvements have been made,
as result of the discovery of certain
defects which where brought to light
in campaign of actual service,
The maneuvers at West Point are
experiment. They are intended as
an education, and while they cost the
United States government a good
round sum, it is believed the invest
ment is a wise one. The United States
does not maintain a large standing
army, and perhaps never will. In the
event it is necessary to put large
army in the field, the country must de-
pend upon volunteers. Naturally
the great majority of the volunteers
will come from the state militia. II
is therefore wise to to have the militia
reach the highest point of efficiency
possible. The regular drills and the
possible. The regular drills and the
school Of instruction main tanned by the
several companies, supp emented by
the work at the annual state encamp
meet, accomplish good deal along
this line, but there is still lacking that
experience which comes only in actual
field service with large bodies of troops.
1t is with the purpose of supplying
this experience that the national man
euvers have been established. 1t is
believed that it will be conducted on a
still larger scale next year, and that
at least two Wisconsin regiments may
be able to participate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
List Of Patents

Granted to Wisconsin Inventors this
week, reported by c. A Snow & Co.
Patent Attorneys, Washington, d. C.
Fl. w. Bolens, Port Washington.
chair adjustment; C. N. Conlee, Osh
kosh, Oscillating body support for We
hicle; G. Favst, Rhinelander, smoke
and air due; L. B. Gregg, Wauwato-
sa, dish washing machine.
For copy of any of above patents
send ten cents in postage stamps with
date OF this paper to G. A. Snow &
Co., Washington, D. G..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Level, Straight and Comfortable.


Tie road of the New York Central
Lines, over which run hourly trains
occupy the Natural highway between
the East and West. A water level for
one thousand miles between Chicago
and New York, along the shore of Lake
Elie and Lake Michigan, through
the Mohawk Valley and beside the
Hudson River. A route, level and
straight, and offering comforts and
conveniences unsurpassed.
Send 2-cent stamp to George II.
Daniels, General Passenger Agent.
Grand Central Station, New York for
a copy of the Illustrted Catalogue
OF the New York Central's. ,Four-Track
Series.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

pendi iture of less time than their WI
spent every summer tramping throu /,
the heat all day searching for Il
wild fruit, or wading the swampo
few huckleberries.
During the spring of 1896 we NOV \
on a homestead, and set gooseberries,
currants and other fruits in the sod al
ter once blowing. That is not consid-
cred favorable, but last year we had
some cherries and currants and three
downing gooseberry bushes had be-
tween and gallons of berries each.
In putting up currants, either can
green or remove the seeds, as they are
very Objectionable when they become
hard. Cook until tender, and pass
through sieve or fruit press. Place
on stove in granite kettle. sweeten to
taste and can.
Never add water to raspberries or
Strawberries, but heat slowly in gran
ite kettles, putting in at one time only
enough to fill one jar. Use sugar, OF
not, as you can. Do not neglect to
put up fruit for the lack Of 1t, though
it is better 10 put in little.
Roll your jars in boiling water and
set on damp cloth to fill. In the mean
time have the caps wiped perfectly
dry and placed on the back Of the
stove, the rubbe: on the cap, Heat
as hot as you can handle. Wipe the
can dry and adjust rubber and top.
/, In opening jars never let any one
pry up the edge of the cap. It will
be almost impossible to get them te
fit properly next time you use them
If the top is difficult to remove seize
the rubber with thin knife and pull
it out.
One jar of fruit will buy two dozer
rubbers, and it is poor economy to USE
old ones.
Never add sugar to jelly until it i:
nearly done. Weigh it and place il
| the oven to heat. Sir often, so i
does not burn, and stir it into the
juice after it has boiled thirty minutes
/ Where the season is short tomatoes
may be made to ripen by pruning
them like small trees. Green toma
toes make the best preserves. Rul
through a colander to remove skins. :
D. N. C.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

The two oldest military Organiza-
tions in the world have been rubbing
elbows in Boston for some days. The
Honorable Artillery Company of Lon
don has been visiting the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company of Bos-
ton, and the good words that were ex-
changed and the wine that was con-
sumed would suggest bond OF SYM
nathy between the two nations that
would cause the German emperor to
swear on Sunday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Eat Fruit.

When we consider how essential
some fruit is to maintain our health,
and how cheaply great many kinds
can be produced, it is strange that sc
many farmers entirely neglect the
fruit garden.
have known farmers who had lived
ten or fifteen years on the same place
and never provided strawberry OF
raspberry patch, when both coulG
have been set ard cultivated at the ex.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Mission Fest at st. Johns Church.

Mission Fest at ST.. Johns Lutheran
church was largely attended. The
congregation gave their closest atten-
ton 10 the excellent sermons. Rev.
Emil Treu, pastor of the Lutheran
church at Clyman spoke in the fore
noon and Rev. Mr.. Brandt of Lebanon
in the afternoon, The able speakers
together with the special music that
was provided for the occasion made il
an event we'll wol th atte nding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
DEATHS.

PLAcHY--Eranois Plachy died at his
late home, 721 Main street, Saturday
night, aged so years. He had been
ailing for some time, but the immedi-
ate cause of his death was pneumonia.
He had lived here for nearly SO years
having been born in Tabor. Bohemia,
In 1928, and canla here in 1854. Five
sons and two daughters survive him.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning
at o'clock, to ST, Henry's Catholic
church.
JONES Itichard Jones (Bardd
Gwyn). afor uer res lont of Watertown
died Thursday ia a5 the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. David I. Evans, 10
Thirty fourth street, Milwaukee, aged
80 years. TIE i.neral services will be
held at the home tomorrow morning at
$3.50 o'clock and the remains will be
brought here by train at IL Il. over
the Milwaukee road. The funeral will
be held from the depot to Oak Hill
cemetery. Heart failure and old age
are given as the causes of death.
Ridkard Jones was born in Wales
January 19, 1921. He came to Water
town in 1916, three years before the
place was incorporated as a village,
and he resided here ever since until
1896 when he removed to Milwaukee
to be near his children. Mr.. Jones
was wagon and carriage maker and
conducted the second institution of that
kind iu Watertown. For several years
he was in partnership with F. Mise
gades, but the last partnership ceased
in 1875, In politics Mr.. Jones was a
staunch democrat and has beer fire.
quently hopored with local Offices. He
was elected alderman of the Fourth
ward in 1879 and has held the Office
several terms. During the days of the
Union League he was one OF the prom
inent figures in local politics and was
looked upon as a leader of the League
members.
For many years, until old age inter-
fered, he was contributor to several
Welsh periodicals and in Welsh liter
ary circles was known as Bardd Gwyn.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
d. S. Matthias, Chicago; Mrs. W. J.
Martin, Mrs. D. T, Evans, Milwaukee.
Saturdays Daily Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining at the postOf-
fee for the week ending Tuesday, Oct
18th, 1903.
Guy E. Bernis, 2, Miss Helen Buerk, Mrs.
Anna Carroll, Louis L. Condert Herman Frei-
tag, Kathryn Kellogg, Petrc Kohl, J. E. Ket-
chum, Aug Mueller, Earle Murray, Mrs. Mary
Obenshain. Mrs. Mary O'Connor, Mrs. Emil
Otto, Miss Auguste Scheatus, Joseph Sour,
Chas Tank, A. O. o. Volgt.
w. F. GRUETZMABHER, P. M,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Twentieth Anniversary,

Last Friday evening Editor Jas. w.
Moore and wife of the Gazette Office
were treated to a pleasant serenade, ii
being the occasion of their Goth we'd
ding anniversary. A large number OF
neighbors and friends joined in the
festivities, and all were invited into
the house where a luncheon was served
and Mr.. and Mrs. Moore assisted very
materially in making things pleasant
for the guests. Best wishes to Bro.
Moore and wife.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

world had been centuries in eaching;
the locomotive is the necessity of a
rapid age, which has not yet celebrat-
ed it's centennial. From 1.-The Era OF
Stage Coaches" by w. S, Dunbar, in
Four Track News for October.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Married Fifty Years

The following item is taken from
the Reeseville Review:
Saturday October 3rd, just so years
had passed since the day Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Dauffenbach Sr.. first stood at the
Hymenal altar there to be united in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

have passed since that first and happy
day, butsit seems to them as though it
were but yesterday, .'Tilne has an
eagles wing" This is most certainly
true in life of love such as has been
the past SO years of wedded life of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Dauffenbach, Sr.
For long years it had been their wish
that they might see the dawning of
this anniversary of their wedding day.
Joyously the sun of that happy day
rose and joyously it set. Early in the
afternoon children, grandchildren and
relatives OF the happy couple gathered
to celebrate the anniversary of their
wedding day. Mr.. Dauffenbach Sr.,
who for sometime had been ailing was
this day able to sit among his loved
ones and rejoice with them. After the
family had gathered the pastor, Rev,
G. j. Wolenta in words of heartfelt
love addressed the happy couple and
called their attention to the great
goodness of Him wlo unto this day
had SO lovingly guided and directed
their foot steps on life's troubled path.
In looking back over the past fifty
years said he ''many things have
changed since that first wedding day
The flower of the youth has faded and
years have left their trace; but one
thing has from that first wedding day
unto this remained the same; it is love,
the greatest of all earthly good. No
cord or cable can draw so forciblg or
bind so fast as love can do with but a
single thread. This golden thread OF
love which so years ago today drew
those two hearts together is just as
strong today yes, stronger than it
ever was.
After the pastor had closed his re-
marks bounteous table was set. The
evening was pleasant one and will
never be forgotten by those who were
present,
Mr., and Mrs. Dauffenb bach were both
born at Oterb:eber, Germany in the
year 1888. He was born on Septem Der
20 and his wife on May 13. They
were married October 3, 1858 and came
to this country May 6. 1854, and have
since then lived in the town of Lowell
Dodge Co., Wis. Their welded life
was blessed with nine children all OF
whom are living. Those present on
the occasion were: Messrs. and Mines.
Christian Dautfenbach. Fred Dauffen-
boch, VIM. Dauffenbach, Otto Dauffen-
bach, Ernst Dauffenbach, VIM. Runkel.
Fred Bickel, Ed Reese. Geo. Runkel;
Mrs G. Dauffenbach, Milwaukee, All
of the family were present with the
exception Of Mrs. Ph. Hess of MiDn-
esota who has been unable to be pres
ent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Social Dance.

There will be harvest ball at Turn
er Opera house Saturday evening,
music to be furnished by the Philharm-
onic orchestra. The admission will be
80 certs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
For The Housekeeper.

To be just perfect. baking power
biscuit should begin to rise the min
ute the pan in the oven,
Do not put salt into soup until you
are done skimming it, as salt will stor
the rising of the scum.
When baking bread have the oven
quite hot when the loaves are put in,
and let the heat diminish,
Scald out and air bread and cake
boxes twice week. Bread molds
quickly. and extra care is necessary
When grating nutmeg always
start from the bottom end. Whyp Be.
cause it will CRATE more readily.
TO have q, custard pie of an even.
rice brown when baked, sprinkle a
little sugar over the top just before
putting into the oven.
When stoning raisins rub a little
butter on the fingers and knife. Il
will relieve the task of raisin-seedine
of its sickness and discomfort.
Don't fail to add drop or two ot
vanilla favoring to a pot of chocolate
1t is a great improvement.
WANTED-Some one to rent 5 acres
of land with good house and barr
located one mile south of the city or
the Milford road. For full particu-
lars call at this Office,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

pend iture of less time than their wi
spent every summer tramping throu
the heat all day searching for Il
wild fruit, or wading the swampo .
faw hIolx1ahorrioC
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-08-18

Los puertorriquefIos no fuimos quie-
nes declararon 6 aceptaron la guerra
al gobierno americana.
Los ej6rcitos de este chocaron con
los ej6rcitos de Espa1a, siendo noso-
otros completamente agenos q ese cho-
que irresponsables de esa lucha.
Como en- toda guerra hay vencedo-
res y vencidos, en- la hispano america
ma los hubo, pero nosotros no fulmos
nj vencidos nj vencedores.
Ante las leyes de la equidad y la ra-
zon, nosotros, siendo irresponsables,
debimos ser respetados.
81 ell gobierno americana quiso COM
pensaciones para gastos de la guerra
debi6 solicitarlas en- cosa 6 en- valor que
ell gobierno de Espa1a pudiera gran
iearle sin periuicio de uni tercero age
no & la lucha. En- las conferencias de
Paris obligo aquel al de Espafla, & que
lie cediera la isla de Puerto Rico, y no
pens6 que esa isla tenfa un million de
habitantes encima en- possession, por ha-
Der nacido, de los derechos inaliena-
bles que ell Dios del Universe otorg6
al hombre
Ell gobierno americana oblig6 al de
Espana que lie cediera esta isla y no
pregunt6 los puertorriquenos cual
era su voluntad ante Ell traspaso.
ST en- vez de Puerto Rico, ell gobier-
no americana hubiera pedido la ce-
sion de Galicia, no Sc hubiera pregun-
tado su parecer 4 los gallegos porque
ellos eran espanoles, y por 10 tanto,
ante los decretos de la historic, en-
aquella guerra vencidos.
Pero los puertorriquenos no 6ramos
espanoles 80. EspaIIa nos considera-
ba como tales; nosotros teniamos como
nuestro aquel caracter; en- ell mundo
entero la diplomacia espanola era nues-
tro escudo. Pero ell gobierno ameri-
cano es indudable que no fu6 de la
misma opinion. Sus diplomaticos es-
tablecieron en- ell Tratado tres entida-
des deslindadas Y distintas: norteame-
ricanos (vencedores), espanoles (venci-
dos) y natfcoS (i0.
FL Tratado establece reglas para Ia
futura vida de los vencidos. O CONT
nuar espanoles 8 renunciar & su nacio-
nalidad. Ell vencedor hizo cumplir su
ley al vencido, eXactamente igual q
como 10 hubiera hecho con los gale
gos 81 Galicia hubiera sido ell botfn de
guerra.
Pero & los matiooS, que en- las confe-
rencias no tuyieron representation, no
Sc les podia aplicar la ley del vencido,
por la sencilla razon de que no .tiuero1,
UencidoS. Era este un pueblo neutral
en- una lucha Y, sin duda en- concepto
del gobierno americana, no era espa-
mol, puesto que habl6 de espanoles y
nativoS. Entonces econ cual derecho
ese gobierno alto 4 este pueblo la ca,
dena de su capricho! iPor que, sin
nuestro consentimiento y 4 despecho
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-08-18
SOBRE Ell TAPETE

de nuestras protestas, nos impone le-
cion y buen deseo confederarnos con
ell pueblo norteamericano, abusa des-
consideradamente desconociendo nues-
tros derechos?
iEs que nos aplica la ley del venadol
No, porque en- su concepto no eramos
espanoles nj tuvimos culpa de la que
IRA, nj fuimos vencidos.
iEs que nos aplica la ley de la fuer-
zal La ley de la fuerza es odiosa pero
aunque no tenga ante la razon discul-
pa, aun en- los extrayfos de la iusticia
puede ser comprensible. FL gobierno
americana, por ejemplo, arranca & Es-
pana su mas preciada provincial de la
peninsula: ley odiosa de la fuerza, pc
ro ell fuerte obliga al vencido rendir-
lie sus mejores joyas. Pero no Sc en-
tiende, no Sc comprende sin indigna-
ci6n que la ley de la fuerza sea ejerci-
ola sobre un tercero ageno & la lucha,
ageno & las responsibilities, que nj
provoco nj fue provocado y que fue
tan confiado que recibi6 como amigo y
fando en- autorizadas promesas de sus
nidad para fines de redencion, Sc di-
10 que llegaba.
No pudo, no puede ser la ley de la
fuerza la que nos han impuesto. Es
algo peor, es la ley del crimen, de la
rapina, del despojo. La possession de
10 ageno sin el consentimiento del le-
gftimo poseedor de la cosa poseida.
No fuimos vencidos porque no Sc
nos consider6 espanoles. No Sc COM
prende que hoy nj aun la ley de la
fuerza sea 10 que en- nuestra patria Sc
norea. Apenas 81 puede concebirse
mala accion tan grande. Fuimos sim
plemente atados 4 la cola de un caba-
lilo de guerra, v todavfa Sc nos ostenta
como obra acabada que comprueba las
exeelencias y ventajas obtenidas de
esa infamia.
Acaso nos adelantemos al tempo.
Estas ideas las recogera Ell porvenir V
81 nosotros no tuvieramos la dicha de
arrancarnos estas ataduras, cierto CO.
mo ell sol sera que alg1n dfa la genera
cion que envuelta en- estos morbosos
g6rmenes Sc forma, lograra justicia.
Pensamos que estos problemas de-
ben tenerse siempre sobre ell tapete
para que puedan los puertorrriquenos
considerarIos debidamente.
Muchos millones de norteamerica-
nos nos acompanan en- esa labor, sien-
do de tener en- cuenta que esas volun-
tades estan entire los ve1sced0res.
Un partido polftico de los Estados
Unidos ha deaumciad0 la servidumbre
que nos humilla. A los puertorrique-
for hn H.
nunciar en- perseverance protesta ell hi
p6crita insulto que Sc lie hizo y la in
digna seryidumbre que lie alta.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-08-18
DIANA De PALOS

Esta manana bien temprano, Victor
Hernandez di6 una djana de palos su
vecino Higinio.
FL m6vil fu6 ell siguiente:
Victor 6 Higinio compraron una ca
sa en- 500.
EI primero cedi6 mas tarde sus de-
rechos al segundo, logrando solamente
cobrar So.
Con tai motive, los disgustos de pa
labras Sc suscitaban, tan pronto como
Victor cobraba 4 su socio.
Esta manana Sc cans0 de cobrar mas
al NAL pagador que conducfa un canas-
to de huevos, y lie present6 ell 0ltima-
tuna, 90 me pagas te pego1 -dijo
A la negativa de Higinio, hizo uso
del palo que portaba y lie rompi6 la
cabeza y ell canasto de huevos que que
daron desparramados en- la carretera.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-08-18
La isIa sufrs las consscusncias de esa maIa
aCci6n tOdu sl mundO dsbsra aqui unirse
para rsmiiir al presidsnte una en6rgica pro-
tesla coIectiVa.
de nuestro coregpmsall


Ponce, Agosto 17.-Una signifcada
persona de Ponce ha recibido recien-
temente una carta del doctor Henna,
de los Estados Unidos, en- cuya carta
Sc expresa que ell Presidente Roose-
velt cree que Puerto Rico es un pals
foreciente y feliz, porque solo bebe
en- los informes oficiales, y en- los in
teresados de algunos particulares que
adulan al gobierno; y que, preparado
as1 ell amino del Presidente-que es
un hombre honrado-es diffcil hacerle
llegar al conocimiento de la verdad en-
ell asunto, menos que ell pals Sc una
en- un acto de protesta para destruir
la mentira Official.
Es muy possible que un conocido pc
riodista puertorriqueno escriba un ar
tfculo para ese diario, comentando la
carta en- question, que es muy intere-
sante.