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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-20

A Partisan hotel viii be opened
without servants. Also without
guests.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-20

Cuba certainly is learning the game.
1t is now crying fraud over the cleo
ton and demanding a recount.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-20

That town which seeks to bear the
name 1912" can never hope to be up
to date next January.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-20

Prophets are bum leaders. II you
don't believe it, look at Turkey.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-20

Jamaicas torrential rains ought TO
mollify the ginger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-20

This legend is well propagated in
old Irish and Welsh fairy tales.
The idea is that in ancient Egypt
they used slip OF the palm tree
with twelve shoota on 1t at certain
winter festivities. The tree SYM
bolized the year with its twelve
months.
Consequently, any one who is
equal to the effort may believe that
the modern Christmas tree repre-
sents that twelve-shooted slip of
palm. Minds OF less stalwart ere
dulity may prefer to trace the
Christmas tree back to Germany
only, where they had Christmas
trees long before they were ever
heard of in this country or England
or France.
The Christmas tree was not in
troduced into England from Ger
many until after the marriage of
Queen Victoria to her German con-
sort, Prince Albert. But where did
the Germans get the Christmas tree
idea from? S. J. Adair Fitz Gerald.
writing in T. P.'s Weekly. offers an
explanation Of this by saying that
FAR away back in the ages you find
Teutons believing in mystic ash
tree, Yggdrasil, which, with its
roots and branches, united the
world OF the living and the world
of the dead. AT the foot of Ygg-
drasil sit the three Norns. who de-
termine the destinies Of men, and
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-20

YggdrasiFs branches bear gifts for men to take"
Is that our Christmas tree? Anyhow. the idea
that Prince Albert introduced 1t into Great Brit
ain Is very prevalent. One of the prettiest and
most eagerly looked for events of the Christmas
tide-that of the setting up of the Christmas
tree-ls associated with the late Empress Fred
er1ck of Germany Queen Victoria after the
birth Of the princess royal had Christmas cele
brated at Windsor in 1870 and ION that occasion
Prince Albert introduced the pretty German GUS
tom OF decorating Christmas tree. Since that
period 1t has become welcome custom for both
rich and poor, and affords graceful means of
! distributing little presents 1t was probably
nrst imported into Germany with the conquering
legions of Drusus, and is alluded to by Virgil in
the Georges"
i IL viii be seen by this that the generally ac-
cepted notion is that Prince Albert was respon-
/ sible for the British adoption Of the pleasing
4 tree and all that 1t means symbolical and prac-
/ tical, to the youngsters. But on the threshold
| of this acceptation we are met with this state
ment from the "Greville Memoirs" under date
! Dec ~, 1923. when Queen Victoria was yet but
ten years old "on Christmas day the Princess
Lieven got up a little fete such as is customary
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
YOUR BOY LIABLE.

t4l Putting pebbles in thef'boxings or
cars is one of the things that has
been working against the Safety
First" principle at Blackfoot lately.
It appears to be the work Of boys
and for their information we wish to
say that the punishment for doing
anything that endangers the safety
of trains is very severe. Pebbles in
the boxing grind up and heat while
the train is in motion. A car takes
fire and then the train is Attire, and
a million dollars may 60 up in
smoke. There is danger also of a
wreck from the same cause.
When DR.. Davis barn was afire a
year or more ago. there were pebbles
in the hose, and water would not
flow through with any force. It
caused delay and the barn burned.
Plumbers infrom us that when they
leave pipes exposed on the street
they very often find quantity OF
pebbles in them when they are ready
to use them. Investigation shows
that boys amuse themselves putting
in the pebbles. Find some other
place to put them, boys.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
WHO is THE MAN?

In the election of senator to slc-
coed Weldon B. Hepburn for the
short term, southern and eastern
Idaho have the matter in their own
hands, and the southeast can name
the man if they will but get together
The strongest candidates for the
place are Jas. H. Brady OF Pocatello
and Frank r. Gooding of. Gooding
both ex-governors and we'll kown and
capable. Each one has enough STAIN.
oh friends to make strong following
and If we lose to some other section
it will be because of lack Of unity
when the opportunity is ours. II il
time for legislators from this parta OF
the state to get together and see that
their man receives the undivided
vote.
Public men always have their de-
tractors, and this is time when men
aspiring for appointment to such
high office should receive candid con-
sideration on their record. What a
man has accomplished counts fol
more than what dame rumor accuses
him of, and the man who goes along
and does things from year to year
and shows himself capable, is the
man for the place.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
WHAT Gov ELECT HAINES WILL.
DO IN OFFICE.

Will strive for reunited Re-
publican party in the state and In
the nation.
Will insist upon campaign pledges
being carried out and where Demo.
crat and Progressive platforms urged
good legislation. will ask that it be
enacted into laws. Will ask many
things upon which platforms were
silent be done for upbuilding Of the
state.
Will invite Progressives to confer
with him regarding the interests oi
the state.
VIII demand that appointees carry
out promises and will select only
those who will aid him in giving the
state an economical progressive ad-
ministration.
Calls upon all Republicans who
temporarily left party to return and
aid him and Republican officials in
giving the state good administration
Denies that he ever. attempted ia
read anyone out of the Republicans
party and brands, as false San Fran
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
WILL BUILD NEW CHURCH.

Blackfoot is to have new church
on the site of the present Baptist
church that was dedicated on New
Years Day, 1887. A quarter Of a
century seemed to be the span of its
life, and the matter was brought to
the attention Of the Baptist people
recently by a great sheet Of plaster
ing descending upon the heads Of the
Sunday school one day at the close
of the service.
Nobody was seriously hurt, but
there was such crash and such q
cloud of dust and lime that It almost
created a panic.
A contractor was engaged to loob
it over with view of making exten.
sive repairs, but after thorough ex-
animation he pronounced the building
absolutely unsafe. Another build.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

legislative members elect. Senator
Geo. w. Edgington Of Idaho Falls,
joint senator for Bingham and Bon
neville counties, will speak on Basic
principles Of all law" and illustra-
tons.
Albert s. Dickinson's subject will
be, Some legislation ! wish and
why" Peter G. Johnston's subject
is Conditions in state and commun-
ity that demand the attention Of
every altruistic citizen"
The organization is made up chief
ly Of Methodists and the friends Of
Methidists. The meetings are for
getting better acquainted, and for lit
erary and spiritual Improvement.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

The Bingham county teachers in
stitute will be held at Aberdeen on
Saturday afternoon, and musicians
from the Idaho Academy will give a
concert in the evening.
A mass meeting will be held at Alb
erdeen this Friday evening to dis
cuss Power County and it's relation
to Aberdeen. Those who are keep
ing in close touch with the situat-
ion think the line approved by local
people will be four or five miles out
of town.
w. s. Alvord and son of Aberdeen
visited Blackfoot Thursday and re-
turned home Friday morning.
George r. Webster's sale held Mon
day was marked success, and he is
preparing to leave for Gridley, Calf,
Saturday with his family.
The follwing named gentlemen
from Aberdeen came up Thursday
afternoon to attend the meeting of
the Odd Fellows, and ride the goat
J. A. Toner, editor of the Aberdeen
Times, DR.. M. c. Mackinnon, w. s.
Alvord, l.. G. Alvord, Henry Gilbert,
L. H. Dvorak, E. d. Hines and Ru-
dolph Thorp.
A meeting of Blackfoot and Alb
erdeen men held at the Court House
on Thursday evening matters OF coun
ty division were discussed and all
agreed on policy Of opposing any
division of Bingham county, and If
any territory is given up to help form
Power county, to see that it is con-
fined to very small strip in the
southwest corner.
w. 8. Alvord of Aberdeen in dis
cussing county division on the street
said he is in favor Of annexing every
thing that joins Bingham until we get
county of sufficient size to admin
lister economically. Then take a sur
vey and find that Aberdeen is the log
ical and geographical center and
make it the county seat. Then every
thing will be as it should be, and in
the very nature of things, all will be
well. Crops will not fail, cars will
not be short" SCOT will not accom-
ulate in pipes and chimneys, clothes
will not wear out, collar buttons will
not roll. under the dresser while you
are putting on your Sunday toys, hat
pins will not reach too far and jab
the other fellow, in fact things will
strictly be o. X.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

er made an examination and reached
the same conclusion, so the services
will be held in the Star theatre un-
til new building can be erected.
Early in January the old building
will be taken down and as much of
the material saved as can be used in
the new structure The excavation
will be made for the cellar and all
preparations completed that can be
done by those interested during the
winter Many who have spare time
will donate work on the job or do the
hauling, and as large a church will
be built as the combined efforts of
the Baptist people and their friends
can finance.
The rapid growth of the country
and the certain demand for large
edifice to accommodate this denomin-
alton in few years makes it advis-
able to build for the future rather
than for present needs, and all
thoughtful people realize the impor-
tance of making generous effort in
this matter. Other denominations
have faced the question and the pub
lie have responded literally regard
less of UNCONVENTIONAL lines, for rel
gious work, like politics is broadening
and there is much of the Religion
Forward Movement that makes the
busy man feel that if others can
spend their time teaching Christian
ity they want the privilege Of furnish :
ing the building and paying some of
the current expenses, for, after all,
that is the small end of the burden.
Nobody wants little churches In
town If they can have large ones,
! and proof of this was ample when
the Methodist people undertook to
enlarge theirs. People who do little
or nothing in what is generally
known as active church work hand
ed their checks or subscriptions SO
!, willingly it took the worried look off
! of the leaders and put vim and en-
| thusiasm in its place.
It is one of the hopeful and reas-
surfing signs of the times that all men
yearn for higher life, and whether
they agree with certain creeds or not
they respect an organized effort te
bring up the young in what seems tt
be the best way that is known, ant
| it does their hearts good if they car
find ways to give the work their mod
est aid. It occurs to us that at thi'
Christmas time when the Baptis
problem looks big and hard, Is
good time for men to express some
4 thing deep down in their hearts b.
addressing a note to some member o
the board or the pastor, saying how
much they want to give next April
July and September when bills Eil
be requiring payment for material
and labor expended on the new edi
fee We make this suggestion with
out anybody's permission, but wv
give you permission to address sucl
note to the pastor, Rev. w. R. Jew
ell.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

a help, was an injury to their own
business that the public did not APP
preciate and that 1t was turning the
revenue into the channels OF the
enemy of the temperance cause.-The
federal government.
During the local option campaign
in this county the temperance COM
mittee used the Idaho Republican
for all the communications and ar
ticles and addresses they had for
the public, called upon the publisher
for all the goods and printing service
which they wanted for conducting
the campaign, and it was promptly
furnished without ever receiving a
cent Of remuneration, unless, per-
haps, it was found in the improved
conditions following the exclusion
of the open saloon. But so long as
the federal government joins forces
with the liquor dealers to defeat the
object of the local option law, and
so long as the liquor advertising IS
delivered to peoples doors anyhow,
it is useless for the public press to
repeat it's attempt to keep them out
by refusing to publish them in the
papers.
Spokane Sick of 1t.
Spokane rejoiced at SO many Idaho
counties going dry, and they bid for
the trade that goes to saloons and
race track, and gambling houses,
with the result that SO many men
went wrong, the business firms are
taking drastic action to save them
selves. Clerks, cashiers, anybody
who handled money, if seen at the
race track or in gambling hall IS
Immediately discharged. The Spokes-
man Review makes some admissions
regarding conditions there in the
following wholesome article.
The Idaho legislature, at its next
session will have no more important
duty and more splendid opportunity
of public welfare than that of stamp.
ing out gambling. ~.
This vice is curse to every com
munity that it fastens its foul cultch,
es upon.
It is the mother of thefts and
swindles.
It is the foe of thrift, industry ant
foresight
It is the dread of employers Of
young men, especially of firms, cor
porations and banks whose trusted
servants have the handling of larg'
amounts of money.
1 The gambling done at Alan in con
nection with the races there annual
" is a bane to northern Idaho ant
eastern Washington. Spokane SUI
fers from its hurtful effects on Ger
tain classes Of its inhabitants.
The whole Inland Empire has
general concern with the gambling
perpetrated at Alan. Idaho an
Washington are specially concerned
Washington has pretty well stampe
out gambling within it's bounds.
Almost every state in the Uniol
has forbidden poolselling at races.
Progressive Idaho is one of the few
commonwealth that lag behind Il
this reform and progress
4 The lawmakers of the Gem stat
should wipe this blot away from tn
good name of Idaho.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

II there are any poor families In this
locality who need potatoes and are
unable to buy, he will furnish them
enough for the winter as his Christ
mas gift.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
MEN WILL MEET AGAIN

The next meeting Of the mems as
sociation at Blackfoot will be held at
the Methodist Church on Friday eve
ming the 9th OF December. The
meeting will be addressed by our
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
FREE sPUDs FOR The POOR.

Miller Jensen was in from his farm
N Route 4, Saturday, and said that
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
GARD OF THANKS.

We wish, dear friends, to express
our heartfelt thanks for the aid and
sympathy extended to US during the
illness and loss of husband, father
and brother. We are especially
grateful to the Woodmen Of the
World for the fraternal interest
manifested by the lodge.
MRS. I. L. BEASLEY, and
Relatives.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

County Commissioner elect, James
Christensen and John Begun were
down from jamestown Friday.
Read the Wantads.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13

cisco and Portland newspaper re-
ports.
States that he will be governor of
the whole people and will not recog-
nize political factions or political eli
ques.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-12-13
ABERDEEN BRANCH

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12
Death of Robert Welsh.

Robert H. Welsh, son of Robert
Anderson and Susan Welsh was born
in Little Grant, Wisconsin. Jan. 20,
1860.
From early childhood he was a
person of af1iction which increased as
age drew on and continued until the
end.
For the last decade his home has
been at the County Asylum, though
loved ones would SO gladly have cared
for him elsewhere had it been best.
At the burning of the asylum
Robert was moved with others to
Reedsburg, Wis. where he passed
away May 28th, 1912, after a brief
siege of of erysipelas.
The father died in 1886, the mother
in 1904 me brothers and sisters
brought the remains to Lancaster at
the home of sister. Mrs Wilbur
Frost and on May 3lst. accompanied
by friends and relatives were taken to
Little Grant where services were
held and the remains laid to rest in
Little Grant cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12

ton on July 4th. Come and visit
us and have a good old fashioned
time.
Bransby Skate goes to Michigan
soon where he has land interests.
The NJ. E. S S had an attendance
of one hundred and fifty at the Sun
day school on Sunday.
Mrs. Southwick and little son are
here and holding services in the M
E. S. school
Sydney Weber of Fennimore was
the guest Of Robert Andrew last
week.
Lem. 10y is recovering nicely
from his recent operation for ap-
pendicitis, at the hospital in Platte
Vile
es. Matthews and family, Tom
Matthews and Myron Whittenhiller
of Arthur visited at the Harlan Bid
dick home on Sunday.
F. Anak Representing the Fold
ing Feather Mattress Co., transacted
business here on Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12

Colonel Cecil Lyon of Texas, voted
with the supposed Taft men.
These facts are absolutely sufficient,
to any really impartial observer, TO
establish the absurdity Of Friday
charges of conspiracy, premeditat
ed theft, betrayal of Trust, etc Was
Colonel Lyon in the theft conspiracy 2
Really, honesty and decency pay
even in managerial comments on con-
test decisions in a critical situation.
Senator Dixon should not be more
royal than the king He should
not raise hue and cry when Mr..
Roosevelt, himself sees no occasion
for complaint and admits that he gets
Justice from the national committee.
Denounce the steam roller when it is
brought in action, but Fridays pro-
ceedings furnished no justification
whatever for bitter cries or wild
charges of theft ''-Chicago Record
Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12
BEFORE THF CONVENTION.

Political interest now mainly
centers in Chicago, where the Re-
publican National Committee is hear
ing and deciding the cases of contest
ing delegations from the various
states. Thus far decisions have been
made in the cases Of "a delegates-16
from Alabama, Is from Arkansas. 70
from Florida, % from Georgia and 10
from Indiana. In every instance the
Taft delegates have been seated.
The hearings are public that is
two representatives. from each of the
big press associations are permitted at
all of the hearings and, of course,
attorneys and contest managers
representing 10th Taft and Roose-
Welt
A big majority of the committee
are Taft men. but in many of the
contests the committee has voted unan-
imously to seat the Taft contestants.
Much bluff has been used in bringing
these contesting delegations, to make
a showing with if necessary, in case
of a close finish. For instance in the
Georgia case it was shown that it was
not until two months after conveu-
tion had been held at which Taft
delegates were chosen, that emissaries
from the north came into the state to
awaken sentiment for Roosevelt. As
a result of a considerable expenditure
of money, it was shown, a state con
vention was called and delegates to
contest the regulars seats were
named, but the convention was not
called by anybody having any
semblance of party authority.
Other cases appear to have been
just as fimsy as this. It is to be
hoped, and there is much reason to
believe that the committee will, de-
eide all of the cases honestly and
fairly, on their merits. but if the
colonel should get caught by the
steam roller" it will be no more
than taking a dose of the same medi-
cine he handed out to everybody else
four years ago.
The Republican National conven-
tion will meet on Tuesday next, June
IS, and by Thursday or Friday will
probably reach a nomination. What
the result may be nobody can at this
time foretell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12
FIVE POINTS.
Special Correspondence to the Herald.

Special Correspondence 20 the Herald
Mr.. and Mrs. Liant, Galley of Lam
caster, visited at Dan Curtis. Sun
day afternoon.
M. O. Reynolds and family visited
relatives at Potosl Sunday.
Archie Bass from Seneca. South
Dakota is visiting in Five Points. He
intends to spend all summer here.
James Carlin, of Milwaukee, visit.
ed at Paul Spiegelberg's last week
Floyd slaght bought a horse from
Nick Auel.
Nick Auel is having his barn
painted.
Joe Duncan is preparing to build a
barn.
M. O. Reynolds is having a new
roof put on his barn. Perry Redman
is doing the work
Mrs. Joe Kern is taking trea tments
ut Schades sanitarium.
The school in Five Points has
closed. Three months vacation be-
fore it will commence again.
The cheese factory is now running
every day except Sundays.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12
DRY HOLLOW.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mrs. Sam Ritchil is visiting at
Herman LEM
Roy Grindell from Platteville is
erecting tombstone for Frank
Weisheit.
Grandma Briehl visited at Henkel's
the past week.
Cora Swallow called on Emma
Weisheit last week.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Lincoln Ellis and
Mr.. and Mrs. August Crafty called
at VIM. Ellis's last Wednesday.
Louis Flesch visited relatives at
POtOsi Saturday.
Mrs. Ed. Born called at the home
of VIM. Born.
Sam Richie is painting for John
w enzel.
Frank BrandemuehI is shearing
sheep for VIM. Gard.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12
Shibboleth.

Shibboleth, now taken as meaning
the watchword or slogan Of particu-
lar sect or party, had its origin in
the incident recorded in Judges 8:1-16,
wherein the word shibboleth was used
as test by the GiIeadites to detect
their foes, the Ephraimites. The
Ephraimites were unable to pro-
nounce the combination sh, and when
put to the test called the word "stb-
boleth," thus betraying their breed
and giving away their case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-06-12
BALKS AT REPEAL OF PACT
House Committee Terms Senate's Ac-
ton on Canadian Reciprocity Act
"PoliticaI Subterfuge."

Washington, June 10-The house
ways and means committee has re-
ported in favor of agreeing to the
senate amendment to the metal tar
iff bill relating to the rates on pig
iron and chromium, but refusing to
accede to the repeal of the Canadian
reciprocity act and the proposal for
universal duty of 50 ton on print
paper. The report Of the committee
declares the amendment repeating the
Canadian reciprocity pact was a poll
teal subterfuge designed to defeat pas
sage of the bill"