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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-02
A CHRISTMAS
GAMBLE
..... B y .....
ETHEL WARRINGTON
Copyright, 1908, by Ethel Warrington
Copyright, 1908. by Ethel Warrington

Fishing up crumbs from the bottom
Of several pockets. L scraped together
enough tobacco TO roll cigarette and.
ting it, pulled grateful wreaths, in
z ID deeply and eXhaled slowly. Hun
ger for food is bad enough in its way,
but honestly, up to a certain point, say
twenty-four' hours, l had rather go
without food than without tobacco.
But on this Christmas day the twenty
four limit on eating had passed some
hours before, and just then l wanted
food worse than 1 did tobacco.
Of course there was chance of
ringing in at one of the free feeds
which the Salvation Army give the
poor on Christmas, but some one would
be sure to ask questions about my
clothes, and, despite my hunger, l had
a good measure of pride about me yet
If the worst came to the very worst, 1
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-02
The Universally
OF Stock Gambling
By THOMAS p. PETERS. Brooklyn Editor

~ ONT think that specializing in Wall vide
4 h spread. IT is ALMOST UNIVERSAL I will
~ ure that few have kept out of the market Wher
the daily paperSgoe wherever the telegraph the
telephone reaches you will find the brokers' Office with the black
board and its mystic figures and its ostenbe connections with
floor firm The may be of only population still
very have AT LEAST ONE BROKER The poet won't
sing of the simplicity of the farmer The artist
picture him night after his chores done sitting about the
stove the crossroads store talking of the crops and of subjects
usually old the civil war. BUT THAT is NOT THE
FARMER OF TODAY Now when his chores DONE he puts
his clothes and rides village gets
evening paper and the stock page he calls up
his broker the store telephone and asks be informed how Anal
gamaed Copper closed today what the price of February wheat
Chicago He the simple rustic he could been
called He the business deep the gambling called specua
ton. INTO ALL WALKS OF LIFE HAS THIS GAMBLING
GONE
have intimate friend, very well off, working hard
for small ptance and his family greatly reduced in circumstances
SPECULATION DID IT. know barber prosperous
living his brothers farm up the Hudson river somewhere He
went into Steel when paying per
investment No dividends declared after he bought He
lost about $500 and his little business sacrificed know widow
whose earnings have gone the way.
GAMBLING FEVER HAS BURNED INTO THESE
HOMES AND LEFT ONLY THE BARE WALLS STANDING
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-02

could go to pawnshop and exchange
my suit of clothes for one of poorer
quality and get dollar or two to boot
But if l expected to get back on my
feet the clothes were necessary to help
me put up good front" and 1 was
resolved to wait few hours more be-
fore l made'the plunge. l was waiting
on the corner of the square, putting re-
tiectively at my cigarette and eying
the warmth and light of the restaurant
= pss the way enviOusly. | did not
e on an overcoat, but the weather
was not so bitterly cold but that this
omission might be overlooked, and the
7 rest of my clothes were fairly present
able.
With this in mind it occurred to me
that | might step boldly into the res
taurant order a luxurious dinner, eat
it, confess that l could not pay for it
and take the consequences. 1t might
get me into Jail, but there were worse
fateS than spending a time in the city
prison, and the morality of the act l
never called into question The motto
of the hungry man is to fill his stom-
ach, and 1 felt that 1 could make the
restaurateur's loss good at some fu-
-ture time.
"Can you oblige me with light?"
l turned and saw middle aged man
behind me, with an unlighted but half
consumed cigar between his fingers,
and managed to fish up a match for
him.
Thanks" he said monosyllabically,
putting away. He did not move on, but
continued to scrutinize me very close
ly l paid no attention to him. but
continued to smoke.
Waiting for some one?' he asked
politely enough
mo" said l coldly.
"Brnke?"
l lot ed at him again, and, angered
by his curiosity. and his readiness in
guessing my true state, l answered
sharply that it was none of his bust
ness whether was broke or not
'"Then you are broker
eyes, if the knowledge will do YOU
any good. I don't want any help from
you"
Hungry
"Will you kindly go to blazes?" l an
swered
Needn't get mad about it. Fellow
feeling ought to make you more toler-
ant. Pm hungry too
''The mischief you are"' said l, as
tonished. His clothes were fairly good,
EI1f 7 haF hn
watch chain nor scarfpin and leaped
to the conclusion that he, like myself.
was trying to keep up good front"
IN the hope of better days. 'You must
pardon me for my brusqueness,' add
ed. You see, l had no idea you and
were in the same boat and thought
maybe you were going to offer me char
ity."
wouldn't accept charity, Ell? Well,
W, are right; it is CALLING. But how
y. would you go to get a square
meal"
"Just this side of the penitentiary,"
1 answered. briefly and to the point
The answer seemed to please him,
for he chuckled and said:
"Mind taking a gamblers chance at
the penitentiaryP
mo; | will take a chance at any
thing" answered.
Then he unfolded to me plan. Both
Of us being pretty well dressed, we
could enter the restaurant and order
1inner without arousing suspicion.
This we Would do, and after eating our
dinner in leisure we would toss a coin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-02
WHAT TINE
TEACHER
SHOULD IL;
By DR.. WILLIAM maxwell. Superintendent of
Schools. New York City

y TEACHER should have the ability pick essentials
- and DISREGARD the other things. That only
solution of the problem of the called overcrowded
q -AA> courses Of study. THE FAULT LIES ONLY WITH
THE TEACHERS. Those in authority should discover
persons qualifications before they give permission teach APP
pican for teachers license should persons who intend TO
DEVOTE THEIR LIFE TO TEACHING. 1t is all too fire.
quen that young take up teaching simply as makesft until
something be found that will bring money And it is
not unusual to find young who think they will teach
two until the right young along take them
from the burden and of the chooroom Teaching high
and holy calling and enter unless willing to devote
all of his or her energy, soul and time to it.
No work. presume rackng teaching and it
needs good health well strong will strong mental powers
afflicted with serious physical Just
much incpactated to do good work teacher TEACHER
SHOULD BE THE MODEL OF HIS CLASS. If he irritable
he not the proper person teach cdren if he is cripple
cannot lead in the exercises and by much he fails his ability
a a teacher
Sound extensive scholarship quality that
should have who intends The public
schools established for the purpose merely giving
ment of literary educaion BUT TO DEVELOP THE FULL
EST EFFICIENCY individual and social every This
realized by bringing each child harmony with his
His mind be brought with the great
the intellectual nhertances However, enough
that teacher knows something of these nheriane He
possess industry courage and above ALL SIMPLE MINDED DE
VOTION % duty.
Professional training should also be acquired before the
work of teaching begins The applicant should be expert phys
ica trainer that he Or she lead the exercises with which the
teectua tasks of the children be relieved teacher should
understand chidrens only theoretically, BUT PRAC-
ICAL1 There is way close touch with your
pupils than by engaging i'll their games
The time has passed when all education considered
from the printed page Now is the theory that the
well the mind also be trained Therefore
today should be EXPERT in manual training
for teacheepecay be athlete and
The best to which teachers study of psychology be
TO KEEN observation Of children He should know how
to pupils sight and hearing He should be able tell
special physical exercises harmful beneficial He should
the capacity pupils power of perception retenveness
Judgment and reasoning He should possess the discover
SPECIAL ATTITUDES in children that he may advise them
to their future life work 1t favoe theory that schools would
be of economic worth if TEACHERS could advise pur
suits for scholars follow.
THERE is NO ECONOMIC WASTE COMPARED
occAsoNED BY SETTING PEOPLE
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-02

TEACHER should have the ability to pick essentials
and DISREGARD the other things. That is the only
solution Of the problem of the called overcrowded
courses Of study. THE FAULT LIES ONLY WITH
THE TEACIERS Those in anthnritH shnuld discnunr
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-10-25

to gather the increased yields in these prosperous times
of no help. Then the late fall rains come as snow which
demoralizes farming operations. Many of the pioneers
would welcome back the dryer climate.
So powerfully built is Chas. Odle though having
the use of but one arm that as deputy sheriff here ne Is
performing the duties of that office with great success,
coming in touch with some hardened criminals, even
making a trip into another state after an offender.
A remarkable Sioux trait is a refusal of the bucks to
talk while the squaws are possessed Of free tongues.
just before their return to Crow Creek this week, how
ever, a full blood giving his name as plain Jim, in ex-
change for a sack of carrots from the garden of the Sun
editor gave a short interview, or rather the Indian
opinion of the great fathers as they cali the presidents.
He spoke only of Cleveland and Roosevelt as follows:
Years ago Great White Father Cleveland was good
to us and gave heap rations which kept Indians travelling
after without rest or work. Some times red man got
mighty hungry setting when rations delayed when poor
agent would take pity and divide his that was there.
Father Cleveland loved Indian brother and drove white
settler from Winnebago land with cannon but ~paleface
come DaCK. rather roosevelt is announcer KlnQ. lie
tells us not come after rations hut go dam water to keep
it in hills and build roads for money and raise our own
ration from ground. This makes the old men sad and
agent of long ago would have bad heart if he was told.
Young Indians and squaws like new way and bless the
new white fathers plan best, which makes heap big talk
In some tepee.
Nearly every farmer who comes to Il town these days
takes home with him a bunch of fruit or shade trees for
spring planting. The country was thoroughly canvassed
by eastern nursery agents during the summer. The
trees planted last year have done well.
Song, Entitled Whatever Is, Is Best"
Music Writer.
| know as my life grows older
And my eyes have clearer sight
That under each rash wrong somewhere
There lies the root of the right;
That each sorrow has it's purpose,
By the sorrowing oft unguessed,
But as sure as the sun brings morning,
Whatever is, is best.
/ know that each sinful action,
As sure as the night brings shade,
Is sometime somewhere punished,
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-10-25
Stoves for sale.

| have three hot air heat
ing stoves and about eight
or ten small stoves for sale.
They are suitable for
schoolhouses etc. | have
Just put in a steam heating
plant and have no use for
stoves.
B. +. Torrey,
Vanderbilt hotel, Miller
S. d.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-10-25
Locals of a
Wider Nature.
Some farmers have burned the straw where smut
appeared in the grain claiming it is poisonous to stock.

appeared in the grain claiming it is poisonous to stock.
Cattle are being rushed to market rapidly since the
snow storm of a few days ago. The stock is fat and sleek,
the large pastures having afforded feed in great abund-
ance, being green and fresh when the snow came last
part of which is in windrow-to be hauled and stacked
the ranges will be replenished with young stock from
eastern yards, the stockmen here not yet having come
to the point of raising their own cattle. The snow has
disappeared, but it has left farm work badly delayed.
Besides the unfinished hay, the ~thrashing is only partly
done, potatoes half dug, and the corn unhusked. The
scarcity Of help, at high wages, has largely been the
cause of the delayed work. In town a like condition
exists for cement sidewalks and street crossings will go
into winter unfinished because of no help.
At the Scott public sale northeast of here % acres of
good corn was bid off at only 81. an acre. The farm
ers refused to bid on it for without help they fear that
their own fields of corn may not be gathered.
The change of climate that has come to this portion
Of the state within the last few years is. convincing the
the dryer years one man would farm ECO or more acres
and gather and market the crop without any great in
convenience because the dry fall weather extended we'll
into the winter months, except very rarely. But with
the change to a wet climate the farmers still cling to the
large acreage which produces more and it is impossible
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-10-25
For Sale or Trade.

We have a good dwelling
house for sale, or trade for
land. Briggs & Miller.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02
Beautifying Streets.

One of the prettiest and most in
viting streets in this city, is second
street south from Main. 1t is lined on
either side at regular distances with
flower beds which are watered and
cared for by the owners of the abut-
ting property. The flowers were
bought and paid for out of a private
subscription fund contributed by the
owners of the property and were set
out by L. Lott & Co. florists, No. 500
Main street. The flowers are an OBJ
ject lesson and demonstrate what ca IN
be done by individual efforts in beautl-
flying the city. and should be an
centive in the future for those livirg
on the other residence streets. We
are informed that the project was the
conception of Mr.. Joe E. Davies, who
carried it to successful issue by inter
esttng all the property owners In the
work of making either side of the
street a flower garden.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02
A Few Suggestions.

There is no doubt but that the Ad-
vancement Association is doing all that
could reasonably be expected. The
officers of the association are business
men and it cannOt be expected that
they will neglect their private business
for the public good gratutiously. The
work of keeping track of industries
contemplating moving to other and
more advantages localities, and cor
responding with the officers of such
industries require time and expense,
and it is not fair to burden the secre-
tary without allowing him just re-
muniation for his labor. The writer
would respectfully suggest. that the
business men Of the city pay into the
treasury of the association d certain
sum each to begin with, and then
small sum monthly and that the sec
retary be paid for his services. There
are many manufacturing enterprises
anxious to leave the large cities on
account of the uncertainty Of labor and
high taxes, and there is no reason why
Watertowp should not secure a few at
least. A few more factories means an
addition to our population and a
marked increase of business for our
merchants. butchers, grocers-in fact,
all the avenues of trade IN the city and
the few dollars spent in advertising
the city may bring returns of thous-
ands of dollars annually.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02
Church Directory.

Christian Science Services will be
held Sunday at 412 Main street. up
stairs at 1890 a. m. Subject: Soul
Testimonial meeting, Wednesday even
ing at o'clock, same place: All are
ordially invited.
St. Paul's Episcopal church, Second
street. Services next Sunday: Holy
Eucharist, am, Morning prayer and
sermon, 10 a. M, Sunday school, 2 p.
~. Vespers, 3 p. m.
First Methodist church, Main and
Fifth streets. Sunday Services: 10 a..
m Sunday school, L. j. Otto Supt.: at
II am. preaching service; at p. IN.
Epworth League Devotional services;
s p. m. Evening sermon and song.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Congregational church, corner Fouth
and Wisco 1sin streets. Bible school,
10 a m; morning worship, II a. m.
evening service 7.20 p. m. Public is
cordially invited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02

At a meeting OF the common council
held Tuesday evening considerable bus
ness of Importance to the city was
transacted.
A communication was received from
Dir. r. B. Hoermann complain ng
against a nuisance on Corner st caused
by private sewer which emptied on
College-ave, and an investigation re-
quested. The communication was re-
ferred to appropriate committee.
An ordinance was intr oduced amend
ing an ordinance passed January 2.
1895 relating to streets. After usual
readings it was passed under sus-
pension Of the rules, Also, an ordi-
nance relating to sewers was passed af-
ter having been read too several times.
A resolution to accept gift of Andrew
Carnegie for library building was
introduced and an amendment being
offered it went over under the rules.
A communication signed by four
members of the library board relative
to the Randall site was received. but
the matter of site was not taken into
consideration by the council,
A lengthy communication was re
ceived from DR.. A. HartMig read and
referred to the investigating commit
tee appointed at previous meeting to
report at subsequent meeting of the
council.
A large grist of bills were allowed
and orders directed to be drawn on the
city treasury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02
A WATERFOWL
INDUSTRY GROWS
MOVED HERE LAST MAY AND
WILL SOON DOUBLE ITS
WORKING FORCE.
Buildings now Cover Io 900 Square
Feet of SpaCe-A. r. Wiens Brush
Company Now One of the Local
Fixtures of the Industrial ACtiv-
ity-Forty are Now Employed.

While the Republican man was out
looking for matter of interest with
which to fill the columns of the paper,
he wandered in the factory of the
A. r. Wlens Brush company, and was
fortunate in finding the president OF
the establishment in the office who
kindly showed him through the fac
tory and answered. his inquiries rela-
tive to the business which was more
extensive than he had imagined.
The manufacturing of brushes was
first begun by A. r. Wiens in Milwau-
kee in 1887 and incorporated two and
one half years ago with a capital of
$75, 900, the following named being
members of the corporation: A. r.
Wiens, John Chapman and E. M.
Scoring and last May the plant was
removed to this city an acre of ground
for site having been secured on south
First street. At once the erection of
the necessary building was begun
which now cover about 10000 square
feet of land.
At the present time 40 hands are
employed which number will be
doubled as soon as expert workmen
can be obtained to which end, appren-
tices are being taken into the factory
and more are wanted. The pay of an
expert workman runs from $12,
to $50 per week the average be-
ing $1S. The pay roll at the
present time amounts to 81, 100 month
ly which will be doubled when the
factory is in full operation, and the
yearly sales amount to $125, 900.
The company manufactures much Of
the machinery it uses, do all Of its
own nickle plating and turn all of the
handles used for the brushes made,
there being about $500 different var
ieties and sizes Of brushes made.
The bristles used come from Africa
China, Russia, France, Bavaria, India
Switzerland and the United States, the
price running from 30 cents to $500
per pound the present stock on hand
being valued at $40, 900.
The officers of the company are:
President, A. Il. Wiens: secretary,
John Chapman; treasurer, E. M. Seer
ing; superintendent, B. Middendorf.
The business Office is in Milwaukee,
but all goods are shipped direct from
this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02
Old Friends Meet.

The following was clipped from
the Aitkin (Minn.) Age will be of in
terest to those in this city acquainted
with the gentlemen mentioned in the
item:
There was an interesting reunion of
old friends Saturday afternoon when
Harry r. Moore and Gillette Beecher
met after separation of 45 years.
They were boys together at Water
town. Wis. then and to recall the early
days and give account of themselves
made d busy Sunday While Beecher
has stuck to Aitken for many years
and represents the Standard Oil Co.,
and Duluth Brewing Co., has a brick
block named for him and conducts a
dray line. Moore has been seeking
fame and fortune, first as newspaper
man but later in the show business.
He was here as advance man for
Campbell Bros. circus several years
ago, then brought US Sherbeck's show
and now is travelling ahead of a big
street carnival organization with 100
people. How Beecher drifted into the
Duluth Brewing Co. is now amply ex-
planned he from Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02
The Races Sunday.

On last Sunday afternoon at the fair
grounds races were given under the
auspices of the Watertown Driving
club. The races were good and there
were about 1000 people on the grounds.
The first race was a free for all in
which there we're six entries Button
hole Jack. owned by A. Cebell of this
city won in three straight heats, time
1:O7 half mile track. The second race
was won by Cassie I. owned by DR..
Nelson Of Stoughton time 1:12I. The
third race was won by Lucky 13,
owned by J. Klement of Summer, time
1:113. They were closely contest ted
and good time made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02

heering on final account and determ-
ination of Inheritance tax.
Estate of Herman J. Strauss, de-
ceased; hearing petition for admins
tration,
Estate of Thomas Richards, de-
ceased; hearing petition for admins
tration.
Esta.e Ellen Kelley, deceased; hear
ing on final account and assignment of
residue.
Estate of August Neitzel. deceased
hearing proofs of will, etc.
Estate of Christian Becker. deceased
hearing on final account and assign
ment of residue.
Guardianship of Nels Hanson; hear
ing petition for appointment of guard.
ian.
All causes, if any, set for hearing
after August 10th, and prior to the
Regular term in September, will be
continued to the regular term TO be
held at the court house, in Jefferson,
mber 5th, 1905.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-02
RetraCt or Stand Pat.

At special meeting of the common
council held at the city hall Thursday
evening. a resolution was adopted de-
manding that DR.. A. II, Hartwig
should retract in writing, the state
ments it is claimed he made last winter
assailing the integrity and honesty Of
the members of the common council,
and was given thirty days in which to
file such retraction with the city clerk,
and should he fail to file such retrac-
tion within the time specified in the
resolution, charges would be perferred
against him as memb Der Of the coun-
Gil.
It is alleged, that the statements
were made during the last session Of
the legislature when certain dam
bill. with which the people here are
familar) was under consideration and
was to tne effect that the council sold
out to the Electric Light and Gas COM
pany for the sum of $4,000.
The writer knows nothing of the
controversy. but has learned that the
company offered to give the city the
sum of $4,000 in case the bill passed
and the dam was built to repair cer
tain bridge which would be damaged
to some extent by raising the water in
the river.
The writer is not prejudiced one
way or the other. If the doctor
made the statements as alleged and
they were untrue, he should make the
amende honorable, If he did not
make such statements as alleged, he
should stand pat and demand that the
common council adopt resolution
exonerating him from the charge as
set forth in the resolution adopted
Thursdag evening.