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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Go and Hear Them.

The Tyrolian warblers will be the
attraction At Turner Opera House on
Tuesday Jan. 2td. when they will
render an elaborate program of vocal
an II ins,rnlns.ntaI music. These gpeo-
pie met with phenominal success atthe
St. Louis Exposition where they ap-
p3ared "a; the TvroIian Alps. A beau
tiful .Edelweis' flower will be given
away free TO every person attending
the entertainment. This is flower
which grows in Sw witzerland among the
SHOWS of the Alps $1,000 feet above the
sea aud is d curiosity worth having.
After the concert dance will be
given. Music by Weber Hardege or
chestra, assisted by Mr.. Grauss on the
Italian harp. Admission to the con-
cert will be only 25 cents and those de-
string to dance will be charged a
quarter extra.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Alarm of Fire.

The fire department was called out
yesterday noon TO extinguish fire in
the residence of Robert Brennecke, 813
Western Ave-, which caught from a
Christmas tree, the candle upon which
had been lighted. The blaze was put
out by the use of chemicals after quick
work by the department. The wall
paper was badly scorched. furniture
blistered by the heat and two costly
rugs ruined. Mr.. Brennecke has rea-
son to congratulate himself that he es-
capped with SO small loss.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
The Cigarette.

'Fhere is at least one town in Indi-
ana that is cigaretteless, and that is
Princeton. A correspondent says that
in that city cigarette is never smoke d
nor can you buy one Of the coffin
nails" nor the .'makin's" of one. When
the anti-cigarette law went into effect.
some of the Cholly boys just laughed
at the idea, and they famed their
lungs with the "white DEATH But
they we've arrested and fined. and
when they appealed they were fined
some more. Judge Welborn. of the
circuit court, decided that a cigarette
was cigarette. no matter 10y what
name it is called, and the net result of
it all is that you might as we'll try to
send camel through needle's eye as
to get cigarette in this town. And
strangers do not u>s them, either, so
that they can be found out-Ex.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Entertainment at st.
Johns Church,

The entertainment given last even
ing at ST. johns Lutheran church by
children from the Home of the Feeble
Minded was marvellous in the extreme.
1t demonstrated what wonderful mental
Improvement was heing accomplished
with the feeble minded children 1T the
Home an1 also proved the value Of it's
work.
Thirty i've of the children we're pres
ent at the exercises which were deeply
interesting and if amy one was skepti-
cal when they went they were con
vinced when the exercises were over
that the mental and ply sical condi-
tion of the unfortunate was being great
ly improved.
The church was packed from vesti-
bnle to altar and the galleries were
crowded with interested people and
many were unable to gain admission.
Prof. Schumacher presided at the
organ and Rev. f. H. Eogers had
charge OF the liturgy and Rev. j.
Klingmann delivered an address in
which he spoke feelingly Of the work
being done in behalf of the children
the efforts to bring them to the Savior,
that they might know and love him.
LAS ye did it unto the least of these,
ye did it unto me-
The answers Of the children were
clear and distinct and their singing
especially fine. A beautiful Xmas
tree was put up by a committee of ST.
Jonn's congregation upon which,
there was box of candy contributed
by Mrs. Lewis junior.
The collection taken up for the bene-
fit of the home amounted to $40.
The following program was excep-
tionally well rendered:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
PROGRAM:

l. Hymn by Congregation.
2. Prayer and Scripture Lesson.
3. Children sing:
Ihr Kinderlein, kommet.
4. Catechisation of the English Glass.
Conducted by Mr.. E. M. Kirsch.
5. Children sing: Die schoenste Zeit.
6. Dialog by Maggie K. and Lily R.
Z. Children sing: Gott ist die Liebe
s. Catechisation of the German Glass
Cond ucted by Mr.. w. X. Weissbrodt
9. Children sing:
Lasst uns allie froehlich sein.
10. Address by Rev. j. Klingmanp
President of that AS 5OciatiOn.
II. Hymn by Congregation.
II. Prayer and Benediction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Don't it Stop?

A we'll known New Yorker applied
some time ago at Saint Bartholomew s
parish-horse for good Irish girl as
maid. She came we'll recommended.
But his ideas of propriety were some
what rudely jolted when, one morning,
while she was dusting about the room,
he heard her burst into loud guffaw
She was standing, shaking with laugh
ter, with arms akimbo, in front of the
figure of little red devil with his
thumb at his nose and fingers out
spread
.Scuse me, SIR" gurgled she, s'fer
laffin', but | cudn't help 1t. It made
me think Of me sister,
land why?" ventured the curious
gentleman
"Well, sor, me sister jist arrived
from Ireland lahst wake, and me and
some fri'nds tould her that was the
way w eIop ohfollty Car WIN yeZ
want to git on. And. sor,-excuse me
fer laffin', sor,-she stud at ther corner
of Broadway and Chambers street fer
half hour doin that to ivry motor
man hat come along, till the cop tould
her if she didn't stop it and move on
he'd artist her. And the girl went
off into loars of mirth.- January Lip
pincott's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
A Great Offer.

For limited time, the Republican
has perfected arrangements by which it
can offer the public the best newspaper
combination ever offered for the mon
ey.
1t IS as follows:
Chicago Daily Chronicle $500
Watertown Republican :. so
Both papers for $500
Chicago Daily Tribune. 81 90
Watertown Republican -. 1.5O
Both papers for So. 90
National Daily Review. .$1.OO
Watertown Republican LOO
Both papers for $1.5O
Sample copies of the three perlodi-
Gals can be seen at the Republican Of
fee, No. 1O6 Main~st Watertown, Wis.
now is the time TO subscribe, for the
offer will continue in force but a short
time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
ATERTOWN, JEFFERSON CO., WIS., WEDNESDAY,
Farewell Old Year.

Farewell, old year, did not dream
When wltching for thy dawnig breath.
With joyous heart and mind serene,
That thou wouldst bring me grief and tears
And leave me for the coming years
The memories OF death.
But still my heart shall not repine
In thcughtlessnesS and cold neglect
Pve robbed thee of sweet joys OF thine,
And lite'S busy merry chime
Conntad bv golden moments mine;
Wasted thy precious time.
I'll cherish thee for what thou'st given
The memories of a life beloved
Sweet hopes, that whisper soft of heaven
OF joys that ne'er shall pass away
OF love that lives through endless day:
Eternal faith unmoved. Il X
Dec. 81. 1913. M. c. 5.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
To Our Subscribers.

The editor of the Republican Dor.
rows the following appeal from poor
editor down south, and asks the sub.
scribers to this paper. who are in ar
rears, to read it, and then hurry ir
and pay up:
Lives of editor remind us
Honest toll stands little chance,
Tae more we work we leave behiiadsa saA
Bigger patches On our pants.
Ga our trousers once so stylish
Now are stripes of varied hue,
All because subscribers tarry
And don't pay us what is due.
Tnea let them be up and doing.
Send your mite, however small,
Or when the winds of winter hit us
We shall have no pants at all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Personally Conducted Tour to California.

Exclusively first class tour under the
auspices of the Tourist Department,
Chicago, Union Pacific & Northwestern
Line, leaves Chicago, Wednesday, Feb
ruary 7th, spending the disagreeable
portions of February and March, in the
land of sunshine and flowers. $4,000 in
cludes allexpenses, railway fare, sleeping
cars, meals in dining cars and hotel ex-
pense. Service first class in every respect.
Persons starting from points west Of
Chicago can join the party at some con-
venient point. Write for itineraries and
full particulars to S. A. Hutchison, Man
ager, 212 Clark ST., Chicago, I'll.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
The Overland Limited, +,

To California in less than three days
The Overland Limited, leaves Union Pass,
enger Station. Chicago, 6:O5 p. m.
every day. Route Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific. Less than three days
Chicago to San Francisco via Omaha
Descriptive folder free. Connections
made from all points on the Chicago
Milwaukee q St. Paul Railway for com
plete information write to
+, A. MILLER.
General Passenger Agent,
Chicago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Making Political Tour.

Hon. John M. Becker of Monroe,
judge of Green county, is in. the city
today. Judge Becker is an aspirant for
the judgship of this circuit and is
meeting with much encouragement.
He is an excellent gentleman and
would no doubt. make a good Judge
should the people elect him to that po-
sitiou.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Grossert-- --Hilgendorf.

Christmas eve Mr.. William Grossert
and Miss Marie Hilgendorf were quietly
married at the home of the brides
father, j. Hllgendorf, 500 North
Fourth-st. The marriage. ceremony
being performed by Rev. II. Sterz.
The happy couple are we'll known in
the city and all Of their friends wish
them happiness and prosperity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27

Henry Wieman, one of the prosperous
farmers out on rural route No. Z, was
a business visitor in the city today and
during bis stay favored the Republican
Office with a call which was appreciated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
| Home Church News.
FIRsT eoNsnEGATFoNak esHuHcH.

Services Sunday. Dec. 31.-Bibles
school. 10 O'Clock Morning worshini
IL o'clock. The Christmas music II
be repeated at this service Jun or,
church, 3:39p. N. Vesper hour 400
O'Clock with New Years address by
the pastor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Halt Rates to Golf Tournament,
Mexico City. Mex.

Via the North W estern Line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for the
round trip. January l to 12, inclusive,
with fave ab'e r't turn limits. Apply to
agents Chicago & Nor h-Western R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Other Churches.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH,
Christian Science Services will be
held Sunday at Az Main street. up
stairs at 1890 a. m.
Subject next Sunday-'sLife." !,
Testimonial meeting, Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock same place.
All are cordially invited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Ev ITrTH Sr MApuS Curpcu

Ev. LUTH. ST. MARKS CHURCH.
j. Klingman. Pastor.
Sunday after Christmas.
Sunday School. ut 8 u. m.
Confessional. $3.50 Il. m.
SermOn-1O a. m.
Sylvester Service, 1880 p: m.
New Years Day Sermon 10 a. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27

Mrs. P. Kuenzi is visiting relatives
and friends at Fond du Lac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Cheap Wood.

All wood sawed, two cuts, so cents
extra; three cuts, rs cents extra.
Come and see the wood.
William Gorder Co.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01

partition; B Is a 12-inch board of any
length, to suit the number Of nests, and
runs lengthwise of the henhouse. 1t
serves as bottom of the nest and top
Of the tier below C c are the 6-inch
side pieces; D is the s by 10-inch traps"
pivoted at F by E, which consists of
two tin strips cut from common fruit
cans. These strips are nailed into ends
Of D.
To allow laying hens to enter the
nest, drop D toward the alley; to gather
the eggs from the alley, drop D toward
the poultry room.
The nests are built in tiers, length
wise of the house, and serve to separate
the poultry room from the alley. There
may be any number of nests in tier and
any number of tiers, says the Orange
Judd Farmer. The cut shows an end
view Of nest. The trap serves to
separate the sitting hens from the layers
by allowing closing it toward the poul-
try room. The sitters may be allowed
to use the alley for exercise and feed
ing.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
WHY POULTRY WILL PAY.
Eight Important Points Which En-
courage Every Farmer to Keep
Hens for Profit.

Prof. Gilbert, of Ottawa, Can, gives
the following reasons why poultry is
valuable to the farmer:
Because he ought, by their means,
to convert a great deal Of the waste of
his farm into money in the shape of
eggs and chickens for market.
Because, with intelligent manage
ment, they ought to be all year revenue
producers, with the exception of per-
haps two months during the Noting
season.
Because poultry will yield him a
quicker return for the capital invested
than any other department of agricul-
ture.
because the manure from the poul.
try house will make valuable compost
for use in either vegetable garden OF
orchard. The birds themselves, if al
lowed to run in plum or apple orchard
will destroy all injurious insect life.
Because, while cereals and fruits
can only be successfully grown in Ger.
tain sections, poultry can be raised in
all parts of the country.
Because poultry raising is an EN-.
ployment in which the farmers wife and
daughters can engage, and leave him
free to attend other departments.
Because it will bring him the best
results in the shape of new-laid eggs
during the winter season, when thu
farmer has time on his hands.
because to start poultry raising on
the farm requires little or no capital
BY good management poultry can be
made with little cost . valuable adjunct
to the farm"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01

CHEAP HOUSE FOR SIXTY HENS.
placed three feet from the ground.
Also one small window without glass
but with a wooden shutter, two feet
square, with the end opposite the door,
for light and ventilation. Two exits
are provided for the fowls.
There is platform the length of the
house three feet wide under the perch
es to catch the droppings. This is kept
covered with dry earth. The perches
are poles two to three inches in diam
eter. Between the dropping board and
the floor is another platform two feet
wide for the nests. All the platforms
and perches are removable. The floors
are the natural earth. Each house has
one large door placed in the end and
close to the front. The exits are 12x16
inches, placed close to the ground.
Each house shelters so hens. They
have an unlimited range.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Winning a
Bet
Nv DOROTHY TQWNSHENO
| SUPPOSE that's a fresh victim
/. N6soo u101 cfnI,

SUPPOSE that's fresh victim,
Miss Betty" drawled a stout
man from the depths Of a garden arm
chair.
Miss Betty was a slender young per-
son in green muslin who stood near
the armchair with racket In her
hand and turned as the speaker waved
his cigar toward the tennis lawn be-
low.
Il dare say" she answered, CON-
posedly, STOPPING to tie her shoe.
BET you he isn't" returned the
stout man quickly and couple Of BY
ISLANDERS Joined in his laugh.
A delicate flush rose in the girls
cheeks, but she answered coolly:
why do you suppose he is excep-
tional?"
"Oh, he's a man of the world, he
Isl" answered the stout man, jovially.
And he's a swell-not like us poor
city Johnnies-had lots Of experience
he added, with a laugh. Come, now,
you look so jolly confident, what'll
you bet on it? You must bet or I'll
believe you're climbing down."
Il don't care if do,'' she returned
with look of savage yelled contempt
at the laughing group Of men. what
will you go?"
The fat man pulled himself up in
his chair and his eyes twinkled. He
knew Ralph Pyne pretty we'll and he
knew he would not easily be made a
fool Of.
"Well, I'll go az far as pin"
'Diamond?"
"Hum-yes-hanged If I won't stand
4 diamond pin" .#:
Done, Mr.. Juarez," answered Betty
% she moved away.
Ralph Pyne had already spent two
days in Betty's company and had en-
joyed himself as most men did under
the circumstances and he was not at
all loath to escort her home by the
short cut through the covert after she
had superintended the shooters tea at
the gamekeeper's cottage. ~s
"How hot it u.s." cried Betty, sudden
ly: don't you think there is going
to be an earthQuake?"
SIS it hot before earthquakes?" re-
turned Mr.. Pyne.
4 ooh, people always say they feel
queer before earthquakes"-but a
sharp rustic among the leaves inter-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01

.rupted her lecture. Good gracious,
It's raining! And there is thunder!
Now we are 4. fix" and gathering
up her skirts she started to run.
E.. Cali right, there's q pile of fagots
just beyond" called Pyne, mo end of
4 fine shelter. See?" as they dashed
on side by side, and he pulled back the
dripping branches and showed the pile
which the wood cutter had arranged
Is Z sort Of . wigwam.
Crouched down in shelter Setty soon
regained her breath and began to chat
ter again. Nov, this is romantic, and
1t will end in my getting bronchitis
and you'll get pneumonia and We can't
10 to the Lorimers' Dance"
But, alas! I sban't 60 to tho Lori
n.ers' dance. anyhow. I am OF to.
morrow"
"oh, I say! What for? What .
sbame!"
my sister hss wired she's coming
hack from India and will be at
Southampton, and an earthquake
would be q trifie compared to the
tempest II I didn't meet her tomorrow
night"
Betty Is silent. He 10 going to-
morrow and she has just remembered
her bet. She feels rather SICK at it
and yet, no, that odious kr. Juarez
would chucxle.
And then she recklessly determined
"a make q clean breast Of It
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
FULFILLMENT.
Before the quick lining Of the grass.
When yiolets blow,

Before the quick ming Of the grass. '
When violets blow,
555 And to and fro s.ss-t r.
Ger folded buds the bleak winds pass,
thrush upon the elm tree near
Sings with reassuring sweetness,
.'Soon will end this incompleteness.
When June is here! When June Is hers!'
Then over sodden garden bees l..
Drip summer leaves, . A.y,.
While meath the caves ~ 49, i
The roses droop their pale pink heads.
And hushed are drowsy insect huns.
Wood pigeons COO. despite the rain.
1.-THE sun will brightly shine again
When August comes! When August
f comes!' . y'.-. '.'' III
Across the fields so lately gold
Creep mists that chill. ..... 81
And gray and still
Calm twilight comes ere day is OLD,
Briefly the western crimson burns;
Then sounds the robins plaintive chant, 4
"What fair things Mother Earth will grant
When spring returns! When spring re-
turns!"
-Gwendolin Johnes, in Chambers Journal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01

"Mr. Pyne, wish you'd do some
thing for ne"
with pleasure.
"You can get me diamond pin II
you like"
"Delighted, / am sure; but how?"
II want you to propose to me. Don't
be frightened; III say no, and won't
tell till you've gone" r-'t :
"Oh! a bet, presume?" he an
swered, trifle grimly.
Eyes, that odious Mr.. Juarez. They
are all odious, but he is the worst. He
bet you wouldn't propose, because, you
see, they all do; and then, Of course,
they sulk and uncle swears at me.
But we've been kind friends and
you're too good sort for that" she
ended q little incoherently, go I
thought / might as well tell you
about it."
eyes; uncommonly good-natured OF
you. And he's bet pin?"
eyes; haven't any jewelry and I
do want to score off that BEAST" and
Betty suddenly grew scarlet from an
ger.
Miss Elizabeth Langley, l lay my
hand and heart at your feet"
Declined with thanks" cried Betty
with peal Of laughter. ''Now shake
hands," and they shook hands.
The shower mad ceased and Betty
rose to her feet and shook the dead
leaves from her skirts.
For awhile Ralph Pyne walked on
in deep meditation. Suddenly he
spoke. Miss Betty, what assurance
have you that Juarez will admit you
have won your bet?"
what assurance! Isn't my word
enough?" she returned.
1T would make it good deal surer
if you told him you are engaged to
me-" he answered calmly.
Betty sprang back, her face pale and
her eyes blazing.
"How dare you! How dare you!
And l thought we were friends she
ended with snlothered sob and van
ished among the trees.
An hour later a very pale and sub
dued Betty came gliding through the
strawberries. AS she put her foot on
the veranda Mr.. Juarez strolled out
of the open billiard-room window.
"Hullo, Miss Bet" he shouted
hilariously, eve got news for YOU"
II am afraid l cannot stop to hear
it; the dressing gong has sounded"
"Oh, but you've got to STOP" he
laughed, laying his fat hand on her
shoulder.
you've got to stop and hear my,
news. Pyne is off. Says he's sent for
by telegram and must be off by the
$40. We know better, don't we? He's
scared. But don't fret, my dear" ne
continued, changing his tone to one
of maudlin tenderness, "you shan't be
a loser by him. You shall have your
pin all the same Now doesn't that do
serve kiss for thanks?'
His odious arm was round her. Bet
ty gave a cry of disgust and twisted
herself away. At the same moment an
ungentle push sent hlr. Juarez stagser"
ing to the end of the veranda and
cool voice said: "I'll thank you to
treat this lady with a little more re-
spect." II
."What the dickens have you got to
say to it," shouted Juarez, who was
brought up short by the trellis at the
end of the veranda and stood leaning
against it's friendly support.
"Only that she has done me the
honor to promise to be my wife, was
the quiet reply in different tone to
the impassioned whisper that I'M
plored: "You won't 60 back on me
now, Betty"
Betty was sobb!ng too heartily on
his shoulder to say no, and sllence
gave consent.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
A CHEAP HENHOUSE.
How One to Accommodate Sixty Hens
May Be Built at Very Small
Outlay Of Money. .sse.s.

keep about Is fowls and have sew
eral small houses such as shown in
the cut, says New Hampshire farm
er, in Farm and Home. These houses
are seven feet wide, ten feet long.
seven feet high in front, and four and
one-half feet at the back. The stills are
2x4 inch oak. and the plates 2x4 inch
pine. There is one window of six
lights, 24x30 inches in size, in front,