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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Board of Review.

The city board of review began its
adjourned session Thursday at a. m.
at the city hall Mayor Wertheimer
presiding and City Clerk Weber at the
desk. But very few complained that
they had been assessed to high. being
we'll satisfied with the Judgment of the
assessor.
The assessed valuation of the city
will be higher this year than last
from 1925, 900 to $135, 900 because of
improvements which have been made
and the increase in material wealth,
which is an Indication of prosperity,
an evidence that the city is expert
encing a steady substantial growth,
which is gratifying to its citizens.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Trouble for the Captain

Chief of Police Block went to Camp
Douglas the first of the week to arrest
mao by the name of Saeger who was
wanted % charge preferred by
woman living at Ixonia. Saeger is
the member of the Oconomowoc COM
pany then in camp aud the capt ain of
the company refused to give him up
without an order from the Ajutant-gen--
eral of the state. The order was OBJ
tanned, but the man had fed and the
chief returned without his prisoner
1t looks to the writer as il the captain
had made a lot of trouble, for himself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Home Coming Day.

Sunday. August 8, Home Coming
Day will be observed in this city. To
that end, the Water town club are max
ing appropriate arrangements for
the event. A full program for the
occasion will be published later.
This will be rare event in the expert
ence of the city and all should remem-
Der the date and be ready to make it
one of pleasure for those who return
to mingle again with relatives and
and friends,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Anti-pass Foolishness.

DR.. f. G.. Moulding of this city,
surgeon of the Second regiment, Wis
consin National guard, has rendered
his resignation to Gov. La Toilette and
is now awaiting its acceptance. DR..
Moulding has served in the national
guard for the last eighteen years and
saw service in Porto Rico during the
Spanish war, He says the new anti
pass law will effect many officers in the
national guard, as many of the sur
geons are railroad surgeons like him
self and holds passes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
A new INDUSTRY.
The Manufacture of Concrete
Blocks by the Watertown Con-
crete Block Company, Con-
Sisting of Fred UlleriCh
of WatertOWn and
Julis PaCius of
Milwaukee.

Last Wednesday, the Watertown Con-
cret Block company began the manu-
facture of concrete building blocks in
the Neinow & Businger factory build
ing on First street, having purchased
the right from the patentee for Jeffer-
son and Dodge counties The com
pany consists of Fred Ullerich Of the
grocery firm of Ullerich & Ohm of this
city aud Julius Pacius of Milwaukee.
The blocks are made of sand ard
cement in such proportions as to give
them strength and durability equal to
most of the varities of stone used for
building purposes. For the present,
but two sizes will be made, viz: l2x24x
s inches which equals 80 bricks and
9x24xS inches which equals 225 bricks.
The blocks have opening to prevent
frosted walls and dampness, and renders
them easier to handle. The blocks
have been sub bjected TO severe tests and
have proven satisfactory to such an ex-
tent, that the government is now using
them in preference to stone,
The face Of the blocks can be made
smooth or rough as may be desired.
and when laid into wall, present a
front that is pleasing to the sight on
account Of the uniformity and the
regularity Of the same. They are less
expensive than either wood, brick or
stone. and another thing that should
be remembered is that owing to their
being hollow they can be plastered up
on on the inside, thus making a saving
for lath and lathing.
The sand here has been tested and
found to be Of an exceptional high
grade for the manufacture of the
blocks, and to make no mistake, the
company has installed "a large mixer,
so that there shall be the proper pro-
portions of sand and cement Several
contracts have been closed with build
ers and others are under consid deration
The blocks possess many advantages
to recommend them to those intending
to erect homes or business building
which can be learned by calling on the
manufacturers who will gladly inpart
most skeptical as to their value
We understand tnat it is the inten-
tiOn of Mr.. Pacius to move his family
to this city in the spring, being well
pleased with Watertown, the Home
City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
The Life Eternal.

The funeral services of Mrs. Gather
ine Speer we're held Thursday after
noon at 2 clock at ST. Marks Luth.
church and the remains laid to rest at
Oak Hill cemetery. Many friends and
acquaintances were in attendance and
the services were impressive to a
marked degree. Her good works, do
indeed follow her ana she carried with
who were benefited by her having
lived with them in the mortal dream
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
A Faithful Employe.

6. W. Webb, the agent of the c. NJ.
and St. P. railway company in this city
has been in it's employ continuously
for thirty years. He began work in
1875 as telegraph operator ard seven
teen years ago was promoted to the
position as station agent. He has
charge of the station at the Junction as
supervision over all of the switching
and is very busy man and reliable
one. which is evidenced by his long un-
interrupted term of service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
The Clubman'S Tailor.

Arthur Train, New York District
AttoIeey whose stories Of the criminal
world have brought him fame cOnJri-
buteS to the feast of short stories in the
August McCLURE's strong story in
another vein.
In "Catherwood's Data of Ethics
the clubman takes thought of the cost
in human misery of his hurry" order
clothes. His ad ventures in midnight
London trying to end the all-night
slavery Of his tailOr'S sweaters is a
story that will make you stop and
think.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
An Incident.

A citizen who witnessed the episode,
handed US the following jingle:
ga maiden fair with sun kissed hair
came trippIing down the street; with
face serene-her age sixteen-gee
whiz! but sne was sweet! On a ban
ana peel slick she came down quick,
with jolt that shook her curls; but
the words she used must be excused,
for she is one of our Dicest girls. The
naughty young chap who saw the mis-
hap, and smiling with fendish delight,
will regret the same when he finds his
name is pants next Sunday night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
A Heavy Loss

large elevator at jefferson juno
ton, owned by Lytle and Stoppenbach
was totally destroyed by fire Saturday
afternoon occasioning loss of $40, 600.
The origin of the fire is unknown but
supposed to have been caused by a
spark from locomotive. The amount
of insurance carried is unreported and
whether it will be rebuilt is yet to be
decided, but it will probably be rebuilt
as the mailing business makes such a
building Necessary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
No Wo Alike.

In our steel lined electric protected
burglar and fire proof vault we have
safe-deposit boxes for rent. These
boxes(or safes) are designed for the
storage of valuable papers. Two keys
are required to open safe. No two
locks are alike. You keep one key, we
the other We rent these safes by the
year at three dollars and upwards.
Merchants Bank
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Sale of HoIstein Cattle.

Last Thursday Frank B. Fargo sold
at auction 88 head of Holstein cattle
including calves at his farm near Lake
Mills. The bidding was brisk and the
prices ranged high, one cow going at
$500. and several at $500. There were
buyers present at the sale from
states of California, Vermont. New
York, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa.
Mr.. Fargo realized hom ths sale
I$11, 200,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Card of Thanks.

Appreciating the many kindnesses
extended to me and words of sympathy
and comfort, spoke during the sad af-
Fiction through which | recently pas
sed in the death and burial of my
youngest son and child, | embrace this
opportunity to express to each and all
my most sincere thanks and gratitude.
May God vouchsafe unto you his riches
blessings is my prayer.
Yours most GRATEFULLY
Mrs ALBERTINE KIELBLOCK
Watertown, Wis
July %, 1905.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
"The Steady"

The gift of tender and true touch
is the possession of Harvey j. O'Hig-
gins, who contributes The Steady to
the MC( LURES midsummer fiction
number. Out OF the sordid lives of the
tenements his sensitive sympathy
searches out all that is clean and fine.
1.-The Steady" is just simple story of
love in the slums; but nc more splendid
lover than "Frosty Names steady
ever found place in fiction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
A Correction.

We were in error last week in say :
ing that there was possibility that
the inmates of the home for the Feeble
Minded would be taken to Iowa ard
cared for there until new home was
erected in this city. We are glad that
it was an error, and that the home
will continue in this city and we gladly
make the above correction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Pretty Home Wedding.

A very pretty home wedding oc-
cured at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Friedrich Prey last Thursday afternoon.
it being the marriage of their daugh-
ter Ida 3. to Mr.. Otto q. Riebe. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
the Rev. B. L. E. gers. the bridal
party standing under canopy of ferns
and carnations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
A Good Investment.

The attention of the readers of the
Republican is called to the advertise
ment of B. I. Bliss real estate agent,
to be found on another page. If you
desire farm at moderate price, this
is your opportunity. The land will
certainly double in value within the
next five years, making it a good in
vestment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Married Today.

Mr.. S. S. Mullen of this city and
Miss Josephine McCollow of Juneau,
we're united in marriage today at
juneau. The friends of the happy
couple in this city wish them all the
happt mess and prosperity that they can
possibly anticipate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
City Population 8,622.

The census of Watertown is COM
pleted and the population is 1922, an
increase of 1876 over that taken five
years ago. While the increase has not
been large it indicates substantial
increase and growth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26

ST. Paul's Episcopal chu rch, Second
street. Services next Sunday: Holy
Encharist am, Morning prayer and
sermon, 10 a. M, Sun day school, 2 p.
m. Vespers, 3 p. m. Subject at 10 a. M
Modern Christians aud Ancient Phar-
isee.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
New Advertisements.

The attenti on of the readers of the
Republican is called to the new adver-
tisements of Schempf Brothers and Co.,
The Watertown Concrete Block Co..
The Fair, William Go"der Co.. and b.
l. Bliss Reaf estate dealer. Read them
carefully, 1t will be TO your advan-
tage and profit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Flag at Half-mast.

The flag on the First ward building
was hung at half-mast Thursday,
afternoon, on occount of the funeral
of Clarence Kielblock, who attended
that school and was popular with his
teachers and schOOlmates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26
Church DIRECTORY.

Christian Science Services will be
held Sunday at 412 Main street. up
stairs at 1870 a. m. Subject: Spirit
Testimonial meeting, Wednesday even
ing at o'clock, same place. All are
ordially invited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26

First Methodist church, Main and
Fifth streets. Sunday Services: 10 a.
m. Sunday school, l.. j. Otto Supt.: at
4 m preaching service; at p. IN.
Epworth League Devotional services;
s p. m. Evening sermon and song.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-26

Congregational church, corner Fouth
and Wisco -sin streets. Bible school.
10 m; morning worship. II a. M,
evening service 7.S0 p. m. Public is
cordially invited
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
LAND|IS HAS A PLAN
Bill introduced in House Today for
Federal Control Of Insurance Com.
panies Presents a Novel and Wha1:
MIGHT be Effective Method.

Washington, Dec. ia novel meth
cd of seeking federal control over in
surance Is proposed in the bill introduc-
ed today by Representative Fred Land
is, Of Indiana. The bill cites that con-
gress has exclusive Jurisdiction over
the District of Columbia, territories and
insular possessions of the United States
in consequence Of which authority is
given the department Of commerce and
labor to. require full statements from
all insurance companies doing business
within such. jurisdiction. He states
that publicity is one thing required,
and that no insurance company can af-
ford to quit business in any Of the ter
rdtory named to avoid government SUI
pervision. end all companies will be
included.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
GIRL s SONG WINS
SI!l'|D Senators
Novel Scene Enacted Within
the Sacred Precincts Of the (
Senate Marble Room .
y
IN iNrEprar ar arArsuaon
IN INTEREST OF sTATEHooD
Delegation From okIahoma Calls o.
Rsveridss and Meeting Is Held InS
Senate corridors-Youns Girl Sings
"otlahoma" and Wins Hearts and
PIaudits Of Senators. !,

Washington, Dec. Single stats-s
hood for Oklahoma and Indian Terri-s
tory was promoted today in one Of the
most novel performances ever enacted
in the national capitol building.
delegation Of $50 strong from tileae
territories called to pay Its respects 70
Senator Beveridge, chairman Of tho
committee on territories. The commit
tee room would not Accommodate an 1
the visitors and the senator received
them In the corridor and Addressed
them there. The overflow occupied
the stairs leading to the marble room,
one Of the semi sacred precincts OF
the senate Those stationed on this
elevation led in cheering the senator.
who complimented the people Of the ter
ritories and promised they should not
be disappointed In their desire for
statehood Three rousing cheers
rang thru the capitol at the conclusion
Of the speech and Charles g.. Jones,
OF Oklahoma City, chairman of the
delegation, declared Senator Beveridge
had ever been ready with the Right
kind OF advice in the fight. made BY Z
Oklahoma and Indian Territory for adj
mission to the union The prettiess
scene Of the stair proceeding was ats
the close when Helen Renstron. q 15-5
year-old girl from Oklahoma City,
sang three verses from Okla ahOrna. &
q joint statehood song. BY this time
it seemed that half the habitues Of the
capitol, including number ssOf sena-
tors. had been attracted by the 81 cher
ing. The little girl has q remarA Aabty
good soprano voice. When she had nm
ished Beveridge shook her hand ana
thanked her for the privilege 0f hear.
ing her sing, saying every one wl,1
heard her would be sure to favor the
cause she promoted Other senators
praised the girl. The delegation also
called on Speaker Cannon. After Miss
Renstron had finished singing for Can-
non, he congratulated her on her beau-
tfful voice and said you must go ov-
er to the senate and sing for the sin-
ners, you can win them over.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11

ters surrendered their seals to the
king, at a meeting of the privy council
held at noon. The ceremony was
quite formal. s
London, Dec 11.-Sir Henry Camp
bell ell-Bannerman, the new premier,
drove to the palace last night and had
an audience with King Edward, pre-
senting the names of the new ministry
The king signified his approval of the
new government.
The privy council will meet at Buck
ingham palace today and enable the
outgoing ministers to deliver their
seals of Office Afterwards Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman and his colleag-
ues will attend at the palace and re-
ceive their seals from the king.
In addition to the other ministerial
appointments are the following:
Secretary f,or Scotland, John SIN
clair; president board of agriculture,
Earl of Darlington; president of coun-
Gil, earl of Crewe; lord of privy seal,
Marquis of Ripon; president board Of
education, A. Birrell; chancellor Of
Lancaster, Sir H. Fl. Fowler; commits
sioner of public works. L. v. Har-
court; lord high chancellor, Sir
Robert T. Reid.
Liberal Press Enthusi astic.
The conservative morning news
papers are compelled to admit that Sir
Henry Campbell Bannerman has sue
ceeded in forming much stronger
administration than had been thought
possible. The liberal papers are full
of enthusiasm and of cordial con-
gratulations to the premier on having
not only ably united all sections Of his
party in the ministry but on having
displayed great discrimination in CIV
ing its individual members congenial
posts. They express the conviction
that such a cabinet will inspire conf
dence both at home and abroad.
The names Of Herbert Henry AS
quith, Sir Edward Grey, and Richard
Burden Haldanc alone 1t is held, will
give great weight to the ministry and
insure that there will be no revival of
Gladstonian home rule, despite the fact
that the cabinet contains preponder-
ance OF those favorable to home rule.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
THREE WORKMEN HURT
Staging Inside Tank Being Erected at
Clarion Waterworsss coIlapsss, Let.
ting the Men Fall Distance Of
Twenty-Fivs Feet.
rimss-Renuhlican.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, Dec. 11.--Late Saturday af-
ternoon people were startled by hear
ing a great crash at the tank being
erected at the waterworks. Upon In.
vestigation it was learned that the
staging inside the tank had given away
and collapsed letting the workmen fall
to the bottom Of the tank, a distance
Of about twenty y-five feet. One Of the
men caught and held on to a chain
and remained suspended until assist
ance came The other two went down
and were severely bruised, but had no
bones broken, altho almost helpless. It
was quite a task to get them to the
top Of the tank, where they were sent
to the ground, distance of 122 feet,
in sling. 1t was a lucky thing for
them that they were in the tank in
stead OF outside, for sure death would
have been the result.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11

Morrison, northern district of Illinois.
Marshals-Charles P. Hitch. eastern
district of Illinois; Leon A. Townsend.
southern district of Illinois. Postmas-
ters-Ne zebra ska-Josiah Coonbs, Spen-
Ger; Samuel G. Pheasant, Osceola.
Postmasters:
Illinois-William Voelpel, Norton;
George H. Foster, Tonica; George j.
Paterson, Genoa: Sidney B. Miller,
Cairo; Albert w. Mcintyre, Mendoza:
Hibben S. Corwin, Peru; Loren -.
Wheeler, Springfield; William II. Gilli-
am, Vienna.
Iowa-C. H. Smith, Rock Rapids;
Edwin N. Bailey Britt; Frank G.
Downey, Dexter; John Morrison, He'd
rick; VIM. III. Nolt, Holstein; VIM. w.
Boylan Hubbard; Charles v. Hoffman,
Oskaloosa;y Jacob Mummert, Praire
City; Elmer e. Johnston, Rockwell
City; H. e. Deater, Shenandoah; Rod
ney G.. Hawkins, Wapello.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11

sA,LRoAD MEN ORDER STRIKE
Several Systems Will Be Tied Up and
Meetings Of Other Workmen Pass
RESOLUTIONS Agreeing to Obey Signal
For General Strike Whenever order-
u.

- II. Petersburg, SUNDAY, VIA Eyus5
kuhnene. Dec. I1-There is every in-
atcation this hnbrning that the govern
nent's challenge will be accepted, and
that within forty -eight hours gener-
al strike throughout Russia win be Or
dered. IA terrible storm has been rais-
Cd BY, the arrest Of Kristleff, president
Of the executive committee OF the
porkmen's council, which was followed
during the night by the Imprisonment
of q number Of members Of the work
men's council and socialistic leaders
ssThe reaction has come, were the
words on every lip and in the liberal
extremist camp there was only one
opinion, namely, that It must be re-
sisted to the bitter end. At all tho
meetings last night, some Of which
LASTED until morning. the opinion was
unanimous that the government had
forced the hands Of the proletariat and
that the supreme weapon. a general
strike, must be evoked. The newspa-
pei. editors at yesterday evenings
meeting decided that the temporary
press law forbiihddng the discussion of
vital questions affecting the welfare Of
the nation, violated the. principles Of
freedom OF speech and Of the press
guaranteed by the imperial manifesto
and that 1t must be defied The result
was the edMtiorts Of Russ and half
dozen OF the more radical papers were
confiscated. Tie employees Of the Ri
"a -Orel railroad have declared a strike
on account Of the declaration Of mar-
tial law in Livonia, and have sent an
appeal to the other roads to. 5oin. Last
night the railroad men OF the Baltic
lines decided to follow the example Of
the Riga -Orel men. The situation in
Livonia is frightful. Absolute anar-
chy prevails. A messenger who arriv-
Cd here this morning declared the
streets Of Riga are flowing with blood.
After a meeting the railroad men of
Riga were moved down by the fire Of
machine guns and artillery. The rail-
road men OF st. Petersburg at a meet
1ng yesterday .lssed q resolution stat
ang they stand ready to obey a signal
for general strike. ALI members Of
the union Of employees Of posts and
telegraph operators Of Moscow have
been arrested at Moscow.
st. Petersburg, Dec. l1.-Emperor
Nicholas has i;sued an order of the
day thanking all the Cossack troops for
tAeir Sself sacrificing and untiring loy-
al services to the throne and father
land both at tile seat Of war and in
preservation OF order within the em-
pre- The municipal board of arbi-
tration has appealed to Witte to re-
lease Krustaleff, president of the ex-
ecutive committee Of the worknen's
council, owing to threats Of a general
strike unless he is liberated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
LIGHT SHIP lNDlSTRESS
Watertight Compartments Will Keep
Her AfIoat Until Aid comes-Wire-
fless Message Calls for Immediate
Assistance and Gunboat is Dis
patched.

Newport, r. l., Dec. 1.-THE follow
Ing half finished message, timed at 2
q. M. sent just before the batteries are
supposed to have become exhausted,
came here by wireless early today:
.,Nantucket Shoals aightship in (, dis
tress. Send help from anywhere
The gunboat Hist left here for the
liehtship at 6 o'clock. The wind was
IN the northwest and moderate. The
sea Is subsiding.
As the lightship's includes water
tiea,t compartments intended to save
her in Just such distress as she Is now
In the lighthouse officials declare that
t1.ere Will be little difficulty on the part
of the crew IN keeping her af1oat un-
I'll aid can reach her. Ihe 1gntnouse
tender Azalea. should reach the vicin-
ity of the Mg;htship during the morn
tng. on board the lightship are Cap
tain Jorgenson two engineers, three
naval electricians and eight seamen.