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hack to life but usually in vain. lie,
seldom succeeds in keeping it alive
more than two or three. days.
In the case of the albatross. the in
terest he takes is of more poignant
kind. Long ago the superstition
gained ground that the great, beauti-
full, strong winged bird. appearing and.
vanishing so mysteriousiy was the
embodied soul of a dead sailor. The
fact that 40 one knew it's origin gave
color to the superstition. Men lost at
sea were supposed to rise from the
briny deep In the shape of the full
fiedged alDatross. In this guise they
would follow the vessel eating what
was thrown to them from the ship.
sporting in the water flying round
and round, looking with dumb longing
after old shipmates. though divided
from them by the great wall that
separates brutes from human be-
-ings. until. at last, theY fell behind.
When the ship entered northern
waters. tho sailor in the shape of the
aibatross might look but he might not
follow. lie was shrouded forever in
the fog among the icebergs of the
frozen south. So the old story went,
and one is almost thankful to men
OF science for discovering the natural
origin of the bird of romance and
thus, as it were releasing the poor,
chained soul of the sailor from its
endless, hopeless flight. But Jack,
while still in the flesh, would almost
as soon kill one of his own shipmates
as to kill the bird that may be an
old friend following him.
Ancient Mariners Punishment.
Readers of >coieridges Will remember
wUat frightful punishment overlook
the. ancient mariner who .had done
heliish thing" and killed the bird of
good omen; the albatross that had
split the icebergs and made the good
south wind spring up behind" His ship
mates for a time are inclined to think
he did well in killing tie bird that
brought the fog and mist. but when
they see calamity following the deed,
they tie the dead bird around the. an
cient mariners neck thus throwing
the. whole guilt on him. But the
spirit Of the albatross,, which at first
they had hailed like a Christian soul
and then wantonly killed, followed
them from the mist and snow to the
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torrid belt where. ;st41e very deep d&FS
ret The ancient ys3sIne n nsr sees l1iSs;
shipmates fall esby one, while hag
lives on, death sin life, until his
heart goes out insl affection TO the
water snakes, the beautiful creatures
of the calm, and his love : for these
living things lifted the curse. from his
head. His tongue was loosed in prayer,
the rain began to pour, the dead all
batross dropped from his neck and
he was saved.
This weirdest of all weird sea tales
is crammed full of thrilling events. so
many and varied that one could not
even touch on them all without repeat
ing the whole poem; but throughout
the fapciful weave, the old legend Of
the albatross as. a powerful spirit. SUI
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Our Own Black AIbatross.

There is.a bird on this. coast called
the black a1batross. 1t is very nncn
I like the Cape Horn bird except for its
color, and, curiously enough. the same
mystery surrounds It's place OF nesting.
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The expedition was seeking new specf-
mems OF birds. as well as insects and
reptiles. but no one had any idea of
finding in these tropical islands any
trace OF the bird which, it-was always
supposed had it's horne ON the rocks
. near Cape Hora. When the mate
Went out one day to shoot goats for
fresh meat and came back saying that
he had found the place where the al
batross lays It's eggs. he. was laughed
at for his paias.-s Yet. svhen the 9TH
or members OF. the expedition brought
the light of science and previous ex-
perienee to bear on the subject. they
could not doubt that he was right.
: The birds. seemed identical with those
seen around Cape Horn with the ex-
9ception that their breasts were OF a
graxish color instead of snowy white.
but this. ait was thought might easily
be caused by the fact of their living
for time on land instead of basking
In the salt water.
Birds as Large as Geese.
The back of the albatross is always
touched with gray, but when seen fy-
ing overhead it appears snowy white,
as that is the color OF the breast and
wings. WaGdling on land. it is not
unlike that most prosaic and homeIy OF
barnyard fowls. the goose. 1t Is about
the same size. though its neck is longer
and the legs and feet are stronger. AS
in all sea-birds, the wings are immense
compared to the. size of the body.
measuring. it is claimed. as much as
eighteen feet from tip to tip.
Members of the expedition came
upon a curious sight when they saw a
group of albatross fencing. two and
two. They. used their long necks and
their bills. which are also long and
hooked like that Of the sea-gun. much
as a man would use a sword. sparring.
warding of blows, and making savage
lunges. After such a fight. the ground
is strewn with dead and wounded. and
this is probably the reason why there
are SO many rotten eggs In apparently
abandoned nests. They are most likely
left by birds that have met their
death IN one Of the trays of the colony.
The albatross never lays more than
one or two eggs, and they very much
resemble "a large goose-egg.
Some men from the Lila and Matte.
who probably had a lingering weak
ness for the old superstitions dispelled
by science. took home some breasts
of albatross. hoping to sell them for
the feathers Dealers in feathers, how
ever, would not have them as a gift.
saying that the down. though abund-
ant and beautiful, is far too oily to
be used for pillows.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
MONEYTIES ARE GROWING
of Argentine to United States
in a New Light.

BUENOS AYRES, Aug. 17-Secre-
tary Root, With President Alcorta, the
cabinet ministers and the diplomatic
corps, were present at Il reception given
i'll his honor by the North American
Society of the River Platte, in Prince
George hali, last night, which was at
tended by the leading English-spcaking
people and prominent Argentine citizens,
upwards of 1900 persons being present
Mr.. Root spoke on the great prospects
for the future development of the coun-
try by the investment of American capt.
tai. He pointed out that since the time,
twenty years ago, when the late Secre-
tary Blaine founded the bureau of South
American republics, the conditions had
greatly changed. The United States,
which had been compelled to borrow
money to build its railways, had in a
comparatively short time become cred
itor nation. Argentine was like its sis
ter republic.
Mr.. Root was. proud to see his coun-
trymen standing SO well in the Argen-
tine Republic and he believed they en-
bodied before the Argentine people the
best traditions of the character of the
American nation.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
FRYE MAY BE GODDARD.
Missing South Dakota Man and Mvs-
ferrous Chicagoan Tally on
Descriptions

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 2O.-While c..
IL. Frye, former professor in the Chi
cago normal school, who disappeared
thirty years ago and returned last week,
thrustIng $1,000 in his wife's hands and
telling her not to ask any questions, per-
slsts IN refusing to unveil the secret of
his past, the belief grows that he is G.
II. Goddard, who disappeared from
hurley, s. D., a few weeks ago.
His wife, an old gray-haired woman,
Who has styled herself widow of G. H.
Frye for many years, was Frustrated
by the story that her husband had lived
Tor years with another woman in South
Dakota who passed as his wife and that
he has raised another family in the
western state. Frye, since his return.
has told his family that he has been IL
the Philippines. This is the only infor.
nation he would volunteer.
The description of Frye is said to tai
Iy with that of Goddard.
Goddard appeared in Hurley in 1878
with woman who claimed to be his
wife. He became active in politics and
secured a diploma as a lawyer Later
he went to the Philippines. He returned
year ago and rejoined his family in
Hurley. y few weeks ago he quarreled
with his wife, who left him. Then he
left Hurley
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
MESABA FOREST FIRE
MILLIONS IN PROPERTY AND HOME
STEADERS IN DANGER.
Some of the New Towns Close to Flam-
ing Trees and Reign of Terror
Is Imminent.

DULUTH, Mimi, Aug 20.-The lack
OF wind is the only condition that now
prevents a possible reign of terror from
forest fires on the Mesaba and Vermil-
lion ranges.
The Mesaba is a verItable furnace as
a result of the fires that are still spread
ing over the parched surface of ground
and sWamps. Millions of dollars worth
OF property, towns and mines are in
peril, and the danger hangs solely upon
the direction and force Of the wind.
People at various points are 'backfir-
ing to prevent the encroachment of the
hres upon towns or mining properties.
Great apprehension IS felt for the newer
towns or those about which the brush
and forest still stand in close proximity.
Fear IS also felt for many homestead
erS north of the Mesaba range. There
are hundreds of these. The Mesaba and
Nermllhon ranges are covered with q
pail of smoke
LARlMORE, y. D.. Aug 20-Two
and possibly three, men lost their lives
III an early morning fire which de-
stroyed the livery stable of Thomas kel
iy. Two bodies, neither identified, were
recovered. Three tramps were permit
ted to sleep in the hay loft. Thirty
horses also persisted. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
RAPID CITY, S. D., Aug 2O.-Fire
in the plant of the National Smelling
company last night caused a loss of
about 100000. partially covered by in
surance. The total value is $3.50 600.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
CAN1EEN TABLED,
WERZ is SCORED.
G. A. r Condemns Attempt to Erect
Monument Near the Anderson
vile Prison

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Aug. IL
The &. y Il. encampment today passed
resoutia providing that its comman-
der-ln-chle- communicate with Gen. :.
II. Lee, commander of the southern vet
Grams association and express the hope
that the cectiou of Il monument TO
Henry Wir1 near Andersonville .visou.
be not attempted.
The question of deprecating the pas
sage by Congress- of the law aholiShlng
the cantcen II old soldiers homes Was,
laid on the table.
R. B. Bown Named Chief
Il. L. Brown # GAINESVILLE, O.. was last
night elected commander in-chief of the
Grand Army otthe Republic. Other oil
GERS elected wee:
Senior vice connander-Winiam IL. Arm
strong, indianapolis
Junior vice eomRander-E. T. Fenton. De
troit.
Chaplain in chif-Archbishop John Ire
land, st. Paul
Surgeon generally. II. johnson. Lincoln,
Neb.
Staff to Be Named Later.
All other officers re staff appointments
and will be announced later 10y the new
commander
The strongest opponents Of Mr.. Brown
Tor the honor of ieing commander ia
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
]. S. HARLAN is NAMED.
Former Attorney General of Porto Rico
Placed on the Interstate Com
merce Commission.

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 19.-James S,
Harlan, formerly attorney general of
Porto Rico, was appointed a member of
the interstate commerce commission by
President Roosevelt yesterday.
The new commissioner is q son of
John Marshall Harlan, an associate jus
Gce Of the supreme court. If Justice
Harlan remains upon the bench, he is
ukely to be called upon to pass upon the
legality Of some Of the acts of his son.
Justice Harlan is 10 years old, however,
and is eligible for retirement at any time
that he wishes. 1t is understood that
for sentimental reasons he wishes to re-
main until after lie has celebrated the
hftieth anniversary Of his marriage,
ariy next year
Ir. Harlan was attorney general of
Porto Rico for TWO years. lie was nomi-
dated for the position by President Nc
aepted that nomination he left law
him at least $4,000 year for q legal
position on an island Of uncertain eli
Sate for $500
Mr.. Harlan is a college graduate and
b A years old Although prominent in
public life he never has been active in
politics. After serving an apprentice
Ship in his fathers law office he entered
the law office of Melville w. Fuller,
where he remained until Mr.. Fuller was
made federal chief justice. In 1884 Mr.
Harlan went to Chicago. Personally
the new member of the interstate com
merce commission has the reputation of
being courag eous to the point of reck-
iessness.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
REWARD TO LYNCHERS.
Atlanta News WEI Give $1,000 to Whites
if They Initiate South Caro-
lima Mob

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 1S.-The At
lanta News, owned by Col. J. w. Eng
nsh Jr., Gov. Terrelfs chief of staff edi-
torially commends the South Carolina
mob for lynching a negro in Gov. Hey
wards presence, and offers $1,000 to in
cite the Atlanta whites to do likewise
The News says:
Hurrah for South Carolina, three cheers,
and tiger for the brave men of that state
They have indicated the honor Of one com
munity In Carolina, even in the presence of
the governor of the state Today South
Carolina stands at the forefront of the
southern patriots. Tomorrow Georgia may
claim the honor.
The News then makes its offer of re-
ward for Il lynching i'll Atlanta and says:
There should be placard posted on every
tree and post Of the county, giving the imps
Of hell fire notice that an awful doom
awaits them If they put their murderous
and lustful fingers the white skin of
any woman in the county
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
JUSTICE HARLAN MAY GO.
Several Federal Supreme Court Bench
Changes Are Expected Within
Few Months.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 90
The possibility of the retirement of AS
sociate Justice Harlan from the supreme
bench again seriously is discussed.
About year ago he informed the Presi-
dent if his son, James s. Harlan, could
be appointed to the vacancy on the
United States district bench at Chicago
he would retire and permit the Presi-
dent to name his successor. John May
nard Harlan, another son was the Re
publican candidate for mayor, and
some politicians thought it would be too
much Harlan
The appointment of James S. Harlan
as a member of the Interstate Commerce
commission is known to be gratifying to
Associate Justice Harlan. 1t is believed
he soon will retire, for he deeply is in
terested in certain religious work in
Washington.
The President will have to name a
successor to Associate Justice Henry B,
Brown, who already has announced his
intention to retire. Associate Justice
brewer will be eligible to retire next
June
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
RUSSIAN POLICE QUIT.
placement by Troops-Cossacks
Are Routed in Penza.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 1S.-Since
the acute revival of terrorism the minis
tr yof the interior has been flooded with
complaints in all parts of the empire
that the police are resigning by whole
sale. 1t may compel practical replace
ment of the police by troops.
The nonanarchists claSsed by the liber-
ais as Black Hundreds, are trying to ar
range national congress at Kieff. Dlac-
ing tickets in the field for the Parliamen-
tary elections, which, it is now believed,
will be held III November.
News was received Friday of another
collision between Cossacks and peasan-
try in the province of PeEza. In this af-
fair the mob showed such determination
and fury that the troops We're forced to
retreat, carrying off several of their num-
Der badly wounded. Five of the peas
ants We're killed and several score
wounded
Inmates of all the prisons here have
declared a three days hunger strike in
retaliation for the affair at the central
prison, August 10. when troops fired on
a number of political prisoners who had
made a demonstration against the hos
pital conditions, killing two and wound
Ing ten men.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
MANY AT MRS. cRAIGIE's FUNERAL.

LONDON, Aug. 17.-FuneraI services
today over the body of Mrs. Craigie
John Oliver Hobbes) at the Jesuit
church in Farm street were largely at
tended. Ambassador Reid and Mrs.
Reid and many other Americans, and a
number Of English authors and writer's
were present. There We're many evil
dences of the deepest grief and sympathy.
The mother of Mrs. Craigie, who is i'll,
was not present. After a solemn re-
QUEEN mass, Mgr Browne delivered
sympathetic eulogistic address during
which he dwelt especially on the deeply
religious life of the deceased The in
terment followed at kensai Green Gene
terry.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
BOW TO RAILROAD LAW,
Lawyers and Officials of Eastern and
Southern Roads End Technical
Study of Measure.

ATLANTIC CITY, \. J.. Aug. 90
The conference Of the lawyers and Off
,cials representing railroads east of the
Mississippi and south of the New Eng
land states, which has been in session
here five days studying the provisions of
the railroad rate bill, which goes INFO eff
feet August %. has adjourned. One of
Ghe points which failed of an agreement
concerned the rating of freight by the
Interstate commerce commission in favor
OF the shipper. The general difference of
opinion in this matter left it open, and
the courts probably will be called upon to
settle both the constitutionality of this
section and that relating TO placing of
damages for injury to freight on the I'M
tial shipper. The anti-pass section of the
law WAS also left open for settlement by
the railroads individually. There is a
disposition to generally observe the laH.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
ELKHART MUTUAL FAILS.
Receiver Appointed for Life Company
Which Sold Out.

ELKHART, Ind, Aug 16.-The Elk
hart Mutual Life association was today
placed in the hands of Arthur E. DarI-
ing, receiver The assets are said to be
less than $1,000. The receivership was
asked FOR by Belle Shinberg of Syracuse,
n Y. The company recently sold its
400 policies to the Marquette Mutual
company of Chicago.
LAPORTE, Ind, Aug. ia petition
asking that the Planett Manufacturing
company of this city, manufacturers Of
picture frames and room moulding be
declared bankrupt was filed today by
three southern banks. Emmett Scott was
last week appointed receiver upon peti
ton of local creditors. Foreign credit
ors are not satisfied. The assets are
S175, 900; liabilities, 1925 900.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

Sleeping Workmen Hurled to Death
Near Johnstown, Pa.-Engineer
Jumps and Will Die
pa A1n 90 I

JOHNSTOWN. Pa, Aug. 2O.-Plung-
ing through binding rainstorm at the
rate of forty-tive miles all hour Sunday.
fast freight train on the Pennsylvania
railroad crashed into slowly moving
work train at Sang Hollow. killing seven
and seriously injuring seven others oe
the work train crew. Four of the latter
will probably die.
The engineer was the only one of the
crew on the freight that was injured
He jumped and will die. The fireman
remained on the engine and was unn-
jured. All the men killed were sleeping
when struck. \ one-legged man. .,inned
under a timber >salled to one of the
wreckers For .Iod>s sake. kali me.
Please don't tell nl= wife. She is away
on her vacation ana :. would he shame
for NE 10 spoil things for her"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
LAUDS MAJ. HERSEY.
ans Nerve in a Dispatch to the
Chicago Record Herald.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 20.-The Rec
ordHerald prints dispatch from Wal
ter Wellman at Spitzbergen. in which he
says that good weather is helping to
hurry the polar expedition preparations,
and adds:
Maj. Henry B. Hersey, as everyone in America
knows, is an important officer in the weather
bureau. being inspector for the western division
at the time of his selection to represent the bu-
reau and the National Geographic society
member of this expedition. As member of The
Rough Riders he was a messnate of Col. Roose
welt for several months in Cuba Maj Hersey' s
numerous friends in America know with what
quiet earnestness and perSistencF he takes hold
of all work assigned him. They know also the
nerve he has--the nerve that comes out of old
Vermont. saving nothing, but thinking lot and
driving straight ahead
In Paris Maj Jersey became most enthu-
siastic bal1oonist, AMI actually beat the record
for number of ascensions, going seven times in
member of the Aero club OF France. After he
had made six ascensons with experienced and
licensed pilots Mr. Hersey concluded he would
like to be his own pilot for once. He assembled
on stormy day. He refused TO take an ex-
perienced pilot. -Four hours later Maj. Hersey
made his descent 200 kilumeteTS from Paris in
excellent order. despite the high wind. without
the assistance of anyone taking hold of his
guide rope, and had his balloon Debated and
packed up ready for shipment before anyone
reached him. To this day the aeronautic world
OF Paris speaks much of the nerve Of that quiet
and modest American major.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
FIREBUG Is PERSISTENT.
Last of Three Attempts in Few Hours
to Burn Orange IN. j. Hat
Factory Succeeds.

ORANGE, \. J., Aug. 1S.-A fire
which followed a violent explosion today
destroyed the hat factory of Frederick
Cummings Sons X Co. causing loss of
about 100000 and throwing 500 per
sons out of employment.
Last night fire occurred in the stock
room of the factory, doing $1,000 worth
of damage. Shortly after this blaze
in another part of the building was dis
covered and extinguished with small
loss.
A fire of mysterious origin did SAC. 1000
damage at the factory last October and
a few days ago a quantity of rubbish
was found piled up and burning in an
alley between the hat factory and the
adjoining building. Members of the firm
said today that they had received no
threats and could offer no explanation
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
JEROME SAYS HE'S WILLING.
Announces He Will Consent to Run fo
Governor of New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2O-William Tray
ers Jerome, independent Democrat. twice
elected district attorney of New York
county, made the following announce
ment Of his willingness to run for gov
ernOr;
In the present shameful condition of
our political life in this state | am will
ing to run for the office of governor Of
the state if the Democratic convention
shall nominate me without any under
standing, expressed or implied, other
than that. if elected, l shall obey my
oath as l understand it il letter and
spirit"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
ARMOUR BONUS WRONG.
merce Act by President Stickney
of the Great Western.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug 17-Presidcnt
A. 3. Stickney of the Chicago Grea t
Western railroad today sent a letter to
the directors of the Minnesota Transfer
company warning them that III voting to
give Armour d Go. free switching privi-
leges to and from the Armour stockyards
as an inducement to establish their new
packing plant at New Brighton. north
east of st. Paul, as. in his opinion. if
the offer was accepted, it would subject
them to a fine of $1,000 to $4,000 and
Imprisonment, according to the interstate
commerce act.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
DEATH IN SWEAR WORDS.
One Man Killed and Another May Not
Live.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Aug. 20.-Because he
used profane language in the presence
of woman. Jacob Nassilo, II years old,
was instantly killed in a quarrel that
followed. Joseph TagIio. II years old i.
was probably fatally wounded. and Tag
hos brother, Anthony, who committed
the murder. was struck on the jaw so
severely 1t required medical attention
The scene of the shooting was in sa-
loon owned by the Taglio brothers. Iassilo
entered the saloon al l. o'clock and be-
gan using profane language. Antonio
hasterla: foster daughter Of Joseph Tag
ilo, was ID the saloon II the time.