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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
ElK's Ball.

Watertown Lodge No. 666, B. P. O..
E. will hold their third annual ball at
Turner Opera house on Monday even
ing. February 23rd. The invitations
have been issued and it is expected
that it will be social occasion of
much note. The Elks always do such
thing in their proper manner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
Brakeman Injured.

Ed. Zoeile OF this city, who is en-
ployed as freight brakeman on the
Z. n. w. railroad was severely injured
at Oak Centre Monday, by falling
from car. He was brought to his
home here and is reported as getting
along nicely.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
Foresters' Bali.

The ball given at Concordia opera
house Wednesday evening was attended
by a large number and an excellent
time enjoyed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL

Tram No. arrives from Chicago at 1892 D. IN
daily except Sunday.
Train No. 23 arrives from Chicago and departs
Tor Madison at $50, p. m. except Sunday
No. 33 arrives from Milwaukee and departs
Tor Madison at 9 III a. M, except Sunday
Sunday train from Milwaukee arrives here at
9:45 q. m.
GEORGE w. WEBB Agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
A Great Offer.

All Of our readers who are interested
in farming or gardening should read
our unprecedented offer in this issue.
We have perfected arrangements with
the Farmers Sentinel Of Milwaukee so
that we are enabled to give the Republi-
can, the Farmers Sentinel and book of
500 pages on practical Farming" and
Gardening at the small sum of $500.
This book alone is worth $500 and CON
tains 500 pages of information by the
best authorizes. 1t is illustrated with
200 half-tOne plates. The Primers
Sentinel is we'll known farm paper
and is of the very best, devoted exclu-
sively to matters of interest to farmers.
The Republican does not take back
seat in the matter of news so every new
subscriber who pays $500 in advance is
getting large value for his money.
This offer s hOuld be taken advantage
of it as it will only hold good for a linn
tied time. For full particulars read
advertisement on last page.
The Republican Office is thoroughly
equipped for all kinds of job printing.
We are here to do business and are pre-
pared to compete with any office in the
county in prices or quality OF work. You
will do we'll to see us before placing or
ders elsewhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
On The Alleys.

The Standards made the following
scores at the Up-to-Date alleys Mon
dav nipht. :
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
Deaths.

MoAK.-Wm. L. Moak, brother of
). I. Moak of this city, died at his
home in Leavenworth, Kansas. on
Thursday of last week. Deceased was
at one time business man of this city,
He later removed to Kansas where he
conducted business until two years ago,
when he retired, oweing to i'll health.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
:. M. NEWTON, Agent.
M AIIS CLOSE

Mails close at the Post-Office as follows;
EAST. WEST. NORTH sOTTH
900 a. ms 1920 p. m.* 2:2O D. ms 1890 y. m. :,
200 p. M 900 p. M 900 p. m. 900 p. m.
900 p. N.
WatertoWn and Madison 855 a. m,* 6:15 D. M. :.
zer, 7;30 a. ms
Lebanon. ZOO a. m.
Grellton, Thursdays and Saturdays, 400 p. m.
*Except Sundays
VIM. r. GRUETZMACHER p N
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

KNIsPEL--Julius Knispel, an old
resident of the town of WaterGown,
died, Monday, at his home five miles
south of the city. He had been a suf-
ferer for many years and death was
not unexpected. He is survived by
the widow, two sons and four daugh-
ters. The funeral services were held
from the home on Wednesday after
noon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

CORBETT-Miss Theresa COrbett died
at the family home 211 North Washing
street Wednesday morning at O'clock
She had been an invalid for several years
but was confined to bed three weeks suf-
ferlng with bronchitis and stomach COM
plant. Although sufferer for years
she bore up bravely and when the end
came was fully resigned, passing away
peacefully. Miss COrbett was born in
Ireland ffty-siX years ago and came to
this section of Wisconsin with her par
ents when child. For many years she
taught in the public schools of this city
and had the distinction of being a teach
er in the city's first high school, being
assistant to Mr.. Bernard when the de-
mand for high school, secured one for
this city. She possessed wide acquaint-
ance among the educators of Dodge and
Jefferson counties and was woman of
of much ability and possessed fine liter
ary tastes. She was woman Of excel
lent character and respected and es-
teemed by all who knew her. The fun
eral took place from the home Friday
morning at o'clock to ST. Bernards
Catholic church.
SPINLER- Spinler, sexton of
of the First GermansMethodist Episcopal
ian church, Milwaukee, died of heart dis
ease while at work in the basement of
the church about o'clock Tuesday
night. Mr.. Spindler, who is 73 years
old, had been in i'll health for some time.
He came to this country when quite
young with his parents, and settled in
this city, where he was married. He
moved to Milwaukee about twenty years
ago and was formerly bridge tender.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

Total. =. 1889 1176 1885 1881
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY

A DgENT.-Eighth street, betW aen Market and
"A Dodge streets. Sunday services: III .00 a
M and 500 p. m. Sunday school, 1000 a. m.
"1dWeek service, Thursday, 8 100 D. M
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

81. Marks LUTHERAN.-Corner North Sixth
~ ana Jones streets. Rev. j. III. Brockmann,
pastor. Sunday services 80 100 a. M and 80 D,
IA. Sunday school 800 a. m.
months
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN.-Corner North Fifth
- and Cady streets Rev. F. III. Eggers pastor.
sunday seryiceS:-9:30 a. m. Sunday school, 200
D. IN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

II VANGELICAL PROTESTANT. North
~ Fourth street. between Madison and Jones
eetS. Rev. Stertz, pastor. Sunday services
-lOOO a. m. Sunday school, 100 a. m
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

kIRSI EGATIONAL.-COrner Fourth
and wisconsin streets. Rev. W Fritze-
meier, meier, pastor; Sunday services 100 a. m. and
@ 1oU p M M SUNDAY school, 1000 a. m. MidWeek
service, Wednesday, 7:30 p. M
- NO evening service during the summer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14
CHICAGO & WESTERN

PASSENGER sERvICE.-GoING NORTH.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-14

T TMMANUEL LUTHERAN.-Nort Ninth street
Rev. 0. Pett, pastor. Sunday services .9C
a. M Sunday school, 20G p. M.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

The July Forum in an article which
demonstrates that President Roose-
welt could be elected without the cleo
toral vote of New York and have
votes to spare, places California, Ida
no. Montana and Oregon in the doubt.
full list. The writer does not exhibit
much wisdom in chasing California
and Oregon as doubtful Republican
states. Since when have they become
doubtful? They are as surely Republi.
can as West Virginia, which the writ.
er places in the safe list. In any
event they are sure for Roosevelt.
At this time there seems to be no
doubt among Republicans about the
electoral vote of Montana. II a vote
were taken now Roosevelt would car,
ry the state by 10000 majority. Some.
thing may occur TO change this senti-
ment but it is very doubtful. The
same can also be said of Utah and
Idaho. There is even a chance for
Colorado.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

fact that the Roosevelt administration
is the most corrupt regime which has
yet had control OF our governmental
affairs.-Democrat.
There Is no evidence yet that the
government has lost any great amount
Of money by dishonest officials in the
~postoffice department. although meth
DDS of conducting business have been
employed that look suspicious. Meth
er is there anything to show that cor
ruption is widespread. Furthermore,
the officials under suspicion, almost 10
a man. were In office when President
Roosevelt took the oath as president
and a number Of them are Democrats.
There are corrupt men in all parties.
The only thing to do is to ferret them
out and dismiss them from the gov,
eminent service, prosecuting them
whensufficient evidence can De found.
President Roosevelt intends to do that
very thing. Our contemporary casts
some reflections upon Henry C. Payne.
postmaster general. That is merely
political. There are no charges
against Mr.. Payne. Mere assertions,
supported by nothing, will have no
weight with fair minded people. Every
rascal should be hunted down and
kicked out without fear or favor and
that is what the president is trying
to do.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

In some sections of the country a
great hue and cry is being made
against the noisy Fourth Of July and
the dangerous explosives used on that
day. For the Miss Nancies with weak
nerves. who long for a n~oiseless cele-
bration of the natal day. the great
mass of the people will have little re-
gard. The Fourth without noise
would be like producing Hamlet with
the melancholy prince left out of the
rast Of characters. However, there
are some combustiDles. the use Of
which should be prohibited by law,
not so much on account of their noisy
character but because OF their menace
10 life and limb. Modern ingenuity
and invention have added new fea-
lures to the pyrotechnic displays and
those positively dangerous should be
cut out First of all the giant fire
cracker should go. Furthermore, the
promiscuous setting off of fireworks
should be stopped on crowded streets
and at large gatherings. AS long as
there are careless people there will al
ways be a long list of accidents to
record after the eyentful day is over
But young America. as now constitut
ed, will never consent to a noiseless
Fourth of July.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

"At present there is not a cloud as
big as a hands breadth on the hor.
lion. We are on terms of good will
with all the peoples of mankind. !
think that they feel well disposed to-
ward us. | want a good navy, not as
a provocative of war. but as a guar
anty against war. | want it as the
cheapest insurance Of peace. 1 want
to see peace always with this coun.
try. but the peace that zones not to
the coward who fiinches from the
fight. but the just men armed. who
will neither wrong the weak nor suf.
fer wrong from the strong. | think
that is good Americanism and sound
common sense. We only need a
small regular army, but we need a
flrst-class navy, a navy adequate to
the position we have in the world, and
it is absolutely necessary that we
should keep on with the building up
OF that navy; that we should keep the
navy we have at the highest point RI
efficiency, in ships, in guns, the ner
in them and behind m."-Prcsi.
dent Roosevelt's Fourth of July ad.
dress.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15
THE PASSING OF THRONES,

The outlook for the thrones of Eu-
rope seem to be squally. The deep
love OF England. Wales and Scotland
is still about their sovereign, but real.
ly his power is less than is that of
President Roosevelt. He has the IT,
tie of king, but the people rule; but
on the continent proper there are
signs that are almost portents Of an
upheayal which means a right about
face for the nations. Note the in.
creasing socialistic vote of Germany;
note the recent events In Servia; see
by what a frail hold the frail Alphon.
so of Spain clings to his throne. Then
the worlds opinion is crystalizing in
to a belief that there Will be no sue
cessor TO Francis Joseph when from
his weak hand the scep,re snail final
ly fall, and ever the dreams of the
fair Queen of Holland are disturbed
by ehoes of possible German guns In
the near future. The verdict OF the
world is that the throne of the Sui
tan should be overthrow and even
the great white car sleeps on uneasy
pillows lest an assassin gains his
chamber and ends his reign. Surely
the prospect in the old world is not
encouraging for those who believe
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

The Chicago Record-Herald in an
editorial on the great mine disaster
at Hanna. Wyoming. gives the follow
ing information regarding fire damp"
which caused the disaster: THE fire
damp. which is the source of most of
the explosions, is found in the mines
in larger or smaller quantities nearly
all OF the time. Ii Is known to the
scientist as light carbureted hydrogen,
and is a product of the decomposition
Of partly carbonized coal. When there
is enough of il TO form more than one.
thirteenth of the volume of the atmos'
phere the mixture becomes highly ex.
plosiye. and a bit OF flame is all that
is needed to bring disaster. Miners
who escape the effects of the explo
sion itself have still to run the risks
of such a fire as is raging at Hanna
or Of s%uffocation In the choke damp
carbon dioxide-that Is n of the
products of the explosion. The min
ers' safety lamp Is the great PREVENT
tive of explosions, but an additiona
protection is given to the propert,
and TO the men by elaborate systems
Of ventilation. through which the gas
es are carried to the surface before
they accumulate in dangerous quaint
ties. The defective ventilation Of {
small alley on one of the levels of thu
Hanna mine is thought to have beef
the cause of the present disaster
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

that a divinity doth hedge thrones
about. Our own skies are not entire
ly bright. There is a race problem
In the south. There is the growing
heartburning between the trusts Oh
capital and the trusts OF labor, but no
one believes that whatever results may
follow. whatever upheavals may ap-
pear before these problems shall be
finally settled, our form OF govern
ment will be changed. All classes be-
lieve 1t is immortal. That its SYM
bols enlightens liberty and the utmost
dream Of the discontinued is not to
overthrow 1t, but to bring about such
changes as to make it fulfill in fact
the purposes OF the founders. This
belief is not confined to our shores.
II fills the world. See the million of
immigrants that are focking this year
to our shores as to a land of real lib
erty.
Still, there should be a clear, close
watch. Every citizen should be a SEN
tinel upon the Republics towers. Men
love power above all things. This
makes the boss in politics, The tyrant
on change, il often kindles the am
bition of priests. The watch should
be of the ballot. Kept pure the ballot
is the irresistible standing army of
the Republic, strong enough to beat
back any enemy, to garrison every
weak point, to preserve ours forever
a nation fulfilling its mission, as the
perfect defense of the rights of man
whether he be rich or poor, simple or
learned. Where kings and their coun.
sellers abide, they rule, With us, the
units rule and to keep ours a govern.
ment of the people by the people and
for the people, all the people must do
their part. The incentive to this
ought to be the very highest. The
history of the ages ought to be reduc.
ed to simple form and taught in the
schools. That every child going out
of the school, should go impressed
with the fact that, so long as he lives
the welfare of his native land should
be the chiefest study and uttermost
concern, that he may never fail to dc
his part as a citizen and a patriot
GOodwin's Weekly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15
WILL HAVE A COUNTY FAIR.

The directors of the Fergus Coun-
ty Agricultural, Mineral and Stock
Association have about decided to
hold a county fair and the dates have
been set for Sept. 18th, 18th and 18th.
The holding of an exhibition. how
ever, is conditioned upon the appro-
priation of $1,000 by the county com.
missioners TO aid in bearing the ex-
pense. a law empowering them to
make such an appropriation having
been passed at the last session of the
Legislature. This law provides that
81, 900 per year may be appropriated
out of the general fund for the pur-
pose of paying the expenses of the
county agricultural fair to be held in
each county aforesaid" The law fur.
Their provides that mo portion of said
$1,000 shall be expended for either or
any of the following purposes, to-wit:
horse racing. contests of speed, or
any shows Of amusements of any
kind whatever"
II will be eel that the money ap-
propriated cannot be used for any
thing but the legitimate expenses If
the fair. The commissioners of every
county are authorized to appoint a
commission which will have a presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer and II
will be the duty of this commission
to carry out the object of this law,
viz: the encouragement of the annual
exhibition of the IL of the
various counties of the state.
We believe the law is a wise n
especially for a new state where the
expense of getting up creditable ex-
hibits is too great for individual ef-
fort. The benefits are general and
why shouldn't the burden of expense
be distributed more equally.
For years the directors of the Fer.
gus County Fair Association have Civ
en- their time and means to make
the fair a success and a permanent
thing. and nov that this aid, a mere
bagatelle to a county as rich as Fer
gus, can be secured, there should be
renewed encouragement to go ahead
and make the fairs the pride of every
citizen and taxpayer in the county.
Furthermore. the approach of the
railroad simplifes the matter of Sc
curing exhibits and attractions.
The association is in fair shape.
IL has the best track and the most de.
sirable and convenient exhibition
grounds in the state. But repairs
must be made and new buildings er.
ected. To accomplish these things
the association. aided by the enter.
prising people of Lewistown. will GO
right ahead and raise an amount OF
money sufficient to cover all such ex
penses. II is safe to say that the
l 1000 given by the county will be
more than duplicated by our citizens
Let us have a fair that will be q
credit to the whole country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

The report Of the Inter State Com.
merce Commission shows a net in.
crease in railroad earnings for the ifs,
cal year ending June Goth, 1902. of
s52, 600 over that Of the preceding
year, and estimates are made OF a
further increase of $4,000. 900 for the
year of 1903. This tremendous in.
GREASE in railroad business. indicating
of course highly prosperous conditions
of trade, comes in spite of the fact
that most of the railroads have been
spending enormous sums of money in
permanent Improvements.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

1888 was composed. as 1t has been
since the foundation of our country,
OF the Teutonic and Celtic races of
western Europe, while the people who
are now seeking our shores are most.
ly of the Slavonic races of eastern
Europe and Italians. This change In
the character Of our immigration has
increased the ~illiteracy rate from
about sever per cent. to twenty-five
per cent"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

A new remedy for rheumatism has
been found. The Rev. George Stew
art, of Missoula, while thus afflicted,
conceived the idea of applying an
electric globe or lamp to the parts af-
fected. first covering It with a blank
ct to moderate the heat. To his pleas
ure and surprise relief came almost in
stantly, and, being a minister, he
slept the sleep of the just. The lit
tie electric lamps bid fair to take the
place Of the hot water bottle in cases
of rheumatism and neuralgia, as they
furnish both light and heat at the
same time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

Santos.Dumont is soon to make a
trip in his omnibus airship," carry
ing twelve passengers besides himself.
In order to accommodate all those
who desire to accompany him he may
have to provide room on the hurricane
deck. Strange as ii may seem most
of the applicants are
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

that is needed in this country to check
a good many evils that now know no
bounds. 1t is the duty of the church,
the courts and all good citizens to
put moral forces to work for the re.
moving of race preiudices. 1t is large
ly a question of education and en-
vironment. The vicious and blood
thirsty methods of the mob only tend
to widen the breach now existing be-
tween the whites and blacks in some
parts of the country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

Col Fred Ames. brother of ex-Mayor
Ames Of Minneapolis. will go to Still.
water for a term of six years, the su,
preme court Of Minnesota refusing TO
disturb the verdict of the lower court.
He was chief of police and was found
guilty OF receiving a bride of SIS from
a fallen woman in the shape Of pro,
lection money. His brother. who was
also convicted, will join him in due
time
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

"uolden Rule" Jones thinks II is
only a matter of time when the federal
senate will be dispensed with. As long
as there are cranks of the Jones or.
der a conservative body like the sen
ate will be an absolute necessity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

Owing TO the protests from the
United States and other civilized
countries against the massacre of the
Jews in Kishineff Russia has been
moved to take action against the
murderers. Eight hundred arrests
have been made and $50 have been
indicted
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

Chas. A, Towne came out of seclu-
sion long enough to address Tammany
on the evils OF imperialism. Mr..
lowne is so far in the g of the
procession that he canno hear the
brass band. Mr.. Towne will never
cease to mourn his political eclipse.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

As further revelations are made con-
corning the r~ascality prevailing in the
postoffice department. the situation
becomes more and more %disgraceful,
and 1t only requires a few more such
Ubiquitous disclosures TO establish the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

The skeleton of a man who was
nine feet tall has been found in Mon.
tana. Mr.. Clark, the present proprie-
tor of Montana, is about ave feet six.
All, the good old times,-Record.Her.
ala
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

Mr.. Bryan is booming Walter Clark
of Georgia for president. Why not
substitute William Clark of Montana?
The latter has more money and a rep
utation-eyen if it is not of the best
kind. Who is Walter Clark. anyway?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

The dying pope in his conversation
gave expression to the following:
THE Americans have always showed
me more affection than any other peo-
pie. | love them"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

The annual immigration into the
United States is getting up very close
to a million persons. Commissioner
Sargent, of the immigration Bureau.
has made the following ominous state.
ment which carries its own lesson:
THE great bulk of immigration in
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

Kid Curry is said to have gone to
Europe to spend his vacation. He has
been closely confined for the past six
months and will be greatly benefited
by the trim.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15

The pope still lives and while there
is life there is hope. Is all the conso-
lation the attending physicians could
give at last accounts. A relapse is
reported and the end may come to the
great prelate at any time.