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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13

Kings motor car was the first and was
some distance ahead Of the cars in which
were the members of his suite, it was
lost sight of for some time and consider
able anxiety was felt for his majesty S
safety. But it was seen presently that
the King had ordered his automobile to
be driven at full speed ahead and so
crossed the path of the cyclone with
great rapidity.
4 short distance further on, however,
the ashes were four feet deep, making
it impossible for the royal party TO pro
coed.
Terror Stricken; See Miracle.
TORRE ANNUNZIATA. April o
The people Of this town are tremendous
" excited. The women arc especially
in a. state of panic. \ rumor was started
to the effect that the visit of the King
and Queen Of Italy and the Duke OF
Aosta had resulted in Il miracle.
Singularly enough, shortly after the
arrival of the Soyereigns and while the
King and Queen We're trying to console
the people, repeating frequently couf-
age. he strong" the wind suddenly
changed and the atmosphere which up
to that moment had been mpregnated
with sulphurous gas and suii0caun&
fumes, cleared away and the sun burst
forth, the stream OF lava stopped It's
of the northeast part of the suburb, and
the adjacent cemetery.
Consequently the King and his suite
descended and continued their way on
foot.
Later in the afternoon his majesty and
his party returned to Naples and visited
the temporary lodging places prepared
for the fugitives
The air rang with benedictions for the
Ming from his devoted subjects. Hope
at once returned and the King and
Queen We're preparing to move on, but
the people insisted that they remain, beg
ging that they be not abandoned.
The King and Queen wished to visit
other distressed villages, but the railway
was interrupted and they were forced to
return to Naples. whence they set out
for 0ttajano and Tore Del Greco.
Great Leads CT Ashes Fall.
NAPLES. April 9.-The quantity OF
ashes and cinders thrown up by Mount
NeSuvius within the last twenty-foui
hours is unprecedented. An analysis
shows this discharge to be Chiefly com
posed of iron, sulphur and magnesia
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
NAVY HAS LABOR FAMINE.
Over 24o Prospective and Actual En-
ployes Have Quit Within Last
Three Months.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April In
the three months which ended March 81,
over 240 persons either resigned their
employment at the navy department or
In navy yards, or refused to accept posi-
ton under the navy department after
being certified by the civil service com
mission to the secretary of the navy
The percentage IS unusually large and
Secretary Bonaparte is worried about the
lack of desirable new employees. The
positions vacant command salaries rang
ing from 500 10 S1l00 a year aud the
failure to fill these places is due chiefly
to the provision of the law that Il certain
quota of employees must be taken from
each state.
The pay in the navy department is
lower than in many other departments
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13

Weird Powers Delegates Adjourn, Hav-
ing Finished Long and Ar
du0us Task.

ALGECInAS, Spain, April "a 40
p. la}-'Ihc Moroccan convention was
signed this afternoon and the conference
adjourned sine die.
The final session opened at ] a. IN.
A number If the wives and other female
relatives of the delegate were present.
The delegates signed 4 single copy of the
convention and the Duke of Almodovar,
president If the conference, certified to
the transcript Of each delegation.
The programme Of the day included
CLOSING Fluctuations, followed by lunch
con 1t which the Duke Of Almodoyar
presided. Thirty-tWo covers were laId.
Text Of Peace Pact.
PARIS. April TIL foreign office to-
day gave ont the text Of the convention
for Moroccan reforms agreed upon py the
conference at Algeciras, Spain.
II is n formidable document Of sixteen
columns. seven chapters and 123 articles,
and begins with III impressive 1ntroduc.
ton, setting forth that the EmperOrS OF
Germany. Austria and Russia, the Kings
of Belgium, Spain, Great Britain, Italy,
Portugal and Sweden, the President OF
the United States and France. the Sui
tan of Morocco and the Queen OF the
Netherlands, desiring that order. peace
and prosperity reign in Morocco and rec
0gniZing that the precious result IS at
triple principle Of the sovereignty OF the
Sultan. the integrity of the empire and
economic equality, have assembled their
Observation-Disclosures to consider the proposed
reforms and to determine on the means
to apply them.
Then follows the text of the credentials
OF the delegates, including those OF Am
bassador White head Of the American
mission and his assistant, Samuel X.
Gummere the United States minister to
Morocco.
Police Chapter Is Vital.
The most interesting chapter relates
to the Moroccan police. 1t consists of
twelve articles. and provides for natives
as rank and file, Caids as commanders,
French and Spanish instructors and
Swiss inspector general. The force will
consist of $500 officers and men dis
tributed at eight ports, namely Mogador,
SafH. Macaga Rabat, Tetuan, Larache,
Tangier and CaSablanca.
The other chapters refer to contra
band. the state bank, the customs and
public utilities and essentials.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
MAY DUST CHIC OFFICIALS.
Proceedings by Liquor Dealers May In
volve All State Officeholders.

CINCINNATI, o.. April An attack
on the legality of the present Legislature
is the main point in legal proceedings TO
be started by the National Association of
Liquor Dealers in an attempt to over
throw temperance legislation. If sue
cessful the case will raise even ques-
ton as to the validity of the administra-
ton of Gov. patt;son. The attacking
brief will consist of allegations that
Lieut.-Gov. Harris prevented full and
free expression from the Senate when lie
declared the Aiken bill passed. and that
the local option bill. by its provisions.
prevents opportunity for free expression
by elective franchise.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
HUNGARY IS SWEPT CLEAN.
Royal DEGREES Show How Complete Are
Cabinet Change Results.

BUDAPEST. Hungary, April ga
number of royal DEGREES were gazetted
today covering the changes resulting
from the a agreement between Austria and
Hungary on the Parliamentary ques-
tons. The names of the members of the
new cabinet are officially announced.
Premier DIR. WekeTle takes the portfolio
of finance and defence. and Croatia pro
TEN. Ore decree dismissed all the royal
commissioners appointed during the cri-
sis and another c0nvokes the Hungarian
diet for May 10 and orders the holding
of elections between April % and May
s. The Emperorking sent an auto
graph letter to the retiring premier,
Baron Fejervary. thanking him for his
services and conferred various hOnors on
the outgoing ministers.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
SAN DOMINGO SETTLING.
One American Commander Reports Quiet
and Another Tells of New
Trouble Brewing.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April 9.-The
navy department has received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Commander
s;outherland of the Yankee dated Monte
Christi San Domingo, April S:
Satisfactory settlement has been reached
at SANTANA bay. San Domingo. by the eff
forts of Poracio NasQues. Trouble over.
Forces withdrawn. All is quiet elsewhere.
paducah here.
Another cablegram from Commander
Switzerland, dated Monte Christi, April
{, reads:
There is organized opposition at SANTANA,
armed to resist attempt to install govern
ment delegate Cabrera. The president OF
San Domingo is to 90 personally and it is
TO be hoped will make a compromise.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13

migration officer We're admitted to
Dowies drawing room and asked the
usual questions. Mr.. Lewis acted as
spokesman and stated that the party
had not visited any yellow fever infect
ed district and had passed through Mex
leo quickly. so there was absolutely no
danger Of typhus infection.
Proud of His Citizenship.
In his response to the immigration
official Dowie took oath that he was an
American citizen. He especially en-
phaSiZed the fact that he had taken out
the final papers by remarking: Il am an
American citizen, and | am proud of it.
Dowie was somewhat indispOsed as a
result of his tedious journey, but is en-
joying on the whole very good health,
his trip to Jamaica and to the shores of
Lake Chapala, near Guadalajara, having
greatly benefited him. Mr.. Lewis was
asked II the recent turn of affairs had
been detrimental to Dowie'S health. He
replied that it had been beneficial. rs it
had aroused his combatiyCneSs and acted
as 4 tonic.
To Drive Enemies Into Sea.
san ANTONIO, Tex, April TN a
rage that threatens to leave him bald
and beardless, Dowie is speeding north
to Wreak vengeance on his enemies. The
depCsed apostle is said to be in fine
rage. rs races from one end of the
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
NEW BAR ON IMMIGRATION.
Canada Would Enter on Novel Pact with
United States.

lister of the interior has prepared i'll immi-
grafton act which will make it more diff
ficult for immigrants Of the vagrant or
criminal class to enter Canada.
The bill provides an agreement by
which Canada and the United States
will agree to take back any undesirable
immigrant within twelve months from
the time he enters the country, provided
he is escorted to the boundary line.
The bill provides severe penalties and
reduces the time of detention on ship.
board from fortyeight to twenty-foul
hours.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
JIIDGE MOSES HALLETT RESIGNS.
Colorado Federal Judge Succeeded by
Robert -, Lewis

WASHINGTON. D. c., April O.
Judge Moses Hallett of the United
States district court of Colorado, has
rendered his resignation to the President
and the resignation has been accepted.
The President has appointed Robert Il.
Lewis, formerly judge of the FL Paso
county court, .Ielo.l 10 succeed Judge
Hallett.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Creditors Try to Secure Claims.

WAUKEGAN. H., April 7.-ESpe-
cial. Large creditors of Dowie and
Zion institutions are anxious over the
dark outlook for peace. Several law
firms near here now have claims for
large amounts IN hand, one being $12,-
coo.
MJSkEGON. Mich. April BEN
MacDhul. the summer home of Dowie,
VIII he the scene of an auction here
Thursday. when the magnificent furnish
ings viii be sold under the hammer
I j. believed thar the sale is being
carried OF to bring TO Noliva and Gran
er financial aid in preserving their rule
in Zion
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
sAvANT SAVES NEGRO FROM MOB.
College Professor of Meridian, Miss, Is
Cool in Crisis

MERIDIAN. Miss, April 9-The cool
ness of Prof. J. W. Beeson of the Ieri-
dian Female college prevented the lynch
ing of negro. who shot Branscom Far
mer. a street car conductor. A mob of
200 men and boys located the negro at
the college. where he has been employed,
and prepared to make an attack. Prof.
Beeson secreted the black and persuaded
the mob to dispense by promising to de-
liver the negro to the police. The shoot
ing occurred over the refusal of the ne
gro to pay fare for a 12-year-old boy.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Ali Europe Threatened.

NEW YORK. April 9.-The people of
Europe have scarcely recovered from
the shock caused by the mine accident
at Coarrieres, France, when news
comes from Germany, that the director
of the Berlin observatory finds that the
terrible mine disaster was connected
with peculiar atmospheric conditions eX
listing al the present time throughout
Europe. and that as Il result the whole
crust of the earth in the Eastern hem
isphere is threatened with cataclySmic
changes that may involve the dcstruc-
ton of entire continents. The present
eruption of Mount Vesuyius is also con
nccted with this hypothesis.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
PLAN GREATEST OF STRIKES.
French Labor Leaders Will Ask Every
Workman TO Quit June I.

PARIS, April 9.-The general labor
federation has decided that all workmen
will be asked to cease work June /, and
remain on strike until an eight-hour day
is granted them. 1t is estimated that Il
majority of the men will accede to its
strike unless the employers meet the de-
ma nd
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
HADLEY's CASE NOT SERIOUS.
Physician Attending Attorney General
Saws He Has Pleurisy.

KANSAS CITY. No.. April 9-Dr.
W. 4. Clark. who is attending Attorney
General Hadley. after a consultation
with two Kansas City physicians. made
the following announcement regarding
Mr.. Hadiey's condition: We all agreed
that Mr. Hadley simply had an attack
of pleursy with effusion, which is be-
ing absorbed as rapidly as could be eX-
pectad
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
GREECE GOES TO The MINISTRY.
Elections in Classic Land Show Sweeping
Victory.

ATHENS. April 9.-The ministerial
lists won a sweeping victory at yester-
days elections All the ministers We're
reelected and Theotokists. or followers
of NJ. Theotokis. the premier. secured
l07 out of 1873 deputies elected The re-
suits in thirty-five districts are not Vet
announced. but doubtless they will have
double as many deputies as all the oppo-
sitIon parties combined.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Coargas Made by Voliva.

Ihat under Dowie's management Zion
industries have lost 50, 529. 76G71
That DOwie'S recent junketS cost Zion
$4,000 and that in Jamaica the
prophet spent $1100 in one week.
That Dowic scattered $4,000 in gifts
on Christmas day. 1904, of which 3d.
600 went to "a lady stenographer.
That DOwie's New Year evangclistic
crusade cost Zion 100000
That Dowie's round the-world journey
took $4,000 from the Zion treasury.
That the deposed leader taught polyg-
amy secretly as long as seven years ago.
That DOwie has already collected in
cash for his Mexico project $1OO,U00
That on Marce s. that year, Dowie
cabled Miss Ruth uofer for $4,000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
SUTHERLiN NOT GUILTY,
Indiana Preacher Charged with Murder
of Wife Is Free-Hysterical Women
Seek Him Ont

LOUISVILLE. Ky, April 9-The
jury in the case of Rev. Z. G.. Sutherlin
Oh trial at New Albany. Ind. charged
with the murder of his wife. Genevieya
l.. Sutherin. today returned verdict
OF not guilty.
The jury had been out since Saturday
morning. but did not decide upon the
verdict until O'Clock this morning.
Rev. Mr.. Sutherin received the YER
dict with composure. and was congra tu-
lated by a number of physicians. and
several hysterical women who were in
the courtroom
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Dowie Makes Dire Threats.

The fallen wretches shall be stricken
at my feet. blood shall dow from their
nostriIs and l will restore then at my
will.
The night shall be turned into day,
and Il flash from the roof of Shiloh tab
crnacle Will announce that the Lord
wishes me to assume command.
Those l have healed shall return to
their crippled state and beg for mercy.
Blood-poisoned sinners / have clcansed
shall writhe i'll agony and eat the dust.
Let all beware. The angel of death
Will do my bidding. The First Apostle
is angered-Message from Dowie to a
Friendly Elder.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Mrs. Ware Saws He Is Faker.

NEW YORK. April Mrs Emily
Ware. the former contributor to Leaves
Of Healing. and who was expelled from
Zion City fer doubling the word and
preachIngs of Prophet Dowie. is writing
HE final pages of her book denouncing
the prophet as a faker. charlatan, and
polygamist in intent
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Won't Pay for Dowie's Robes

KEN0SHA. Wis, April 7.-[Speciall
The bill for the famous robe to be
worn by John Alexander Dowie when
he appears at Zion City as the rein
carnation of Moses, has been received
at Zion City. but the trustees in charge
of the city finances refuses to pay the
bill and it was returned with the state
ment that Dowie had no funds with
which to meet it.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
WAUWATOSA MAN is EXAMINER.
Francis P. Reagan to Give Tests to
Naval Cadet Candidates

WASHINGTON. d. c., April =
Representative Often today nominated
francis z. Reagan of Wauwatosa.
Wis, principal TO make examination for
midshipman 1T Annapolis naval acad-
ReaGean is son of Postmaster Rea
gean of National Soldiers home, Mil
waukee
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13

Negotiations are under way for a TWEEN
ty-round contest between Gus Bezenah
and Jimmy Walsh of Boston. The same
club before which Bezenah fought Biz
Mackey last week at Columbus, o., is
trying to secure this contest. The in
ducements will have to be pretty good.
however. to attract the fasteners
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
BOAT ROCKER AT WORK.
Three Drown as Result Of Franks of
Woman in Party at Cedar
Rapids, Ia.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April T.
Shortly before midnight. while George
Mcdonald. Samuel Callahan. Thomas
Delaney and Mrs. Copp were taking Il
ride in a gasoline launch on the Cedar
river, Mrs. Copp began rocking the boat
and it suddenly capsized. Delaney swan
ashore to summon help. but before he re-
turned the other three drowned One
body has been recovered.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13

When dry the whole region seemed to be
of rain, it appears to have been trans
formed into an immense lake of choco-
late.
The evacuation Of the threatened vii
lagos and towns continues but means TO
transport the inhabitants are lacking. al
though thousands of soldiers with artil-
lery carts have been sent to the places
where the sufferers are most in need of
assistance.
More Quiet On Crater
NAPLES, April 9.-Betters news was
received this morning from the villages
about Mount Fesuyius. the violence of
whose eruption yesterday spread panic
throughout the region.
Since last evening the stream of lava
that was moving toward Tore Del An
nunZiata has been stationary. and the
eruptlonS from the volcano are less vio-
lent. The rain of ashes ceased for a
time last night. but showers of cinders
again fell upon Naples at Intervals to-
day.
The Giorno says that 10000 refugees
from the afflicted districts are in Naples
The 10000 inhabitants of Bosco Trecase
have all fed from their homes
king Victor Emanuel and Queer,
Helene today made trip to the villa ges
at the foot of the volcano. They arrived
here from Rome at o'clock this morn
ing and departed 1T once on motor cars
tor the threatened district.
Eruptions Are Frightful.
NAPLES. April 9.-Vesuvius hourly
becomes more destructive. The erup-
lions. which increased with frightful VIC
lence. now threaten TO destroy the entire
coast from Portici TO Pompeii
Pompeii, buried under ashes 1900 years
ago. IS now threatened with engulfment
by lava. \ great molten flood. 600 feet
wide and n feet deep. after sweeping
over the town of Tore Annuziata. is APP
preaching the ruins of Ponpeii at a rapid
rate. The work of eXcayating the buried
city. of Pompeii cost infinite labor during
many decades and tie expenditure OF
enormous sums of money.
Italian Fleet Sent There.
The entire Italian Mediterranean feet
now at Gaeta has beer ordered to Ma
pies to take orders from the Duke of
Aosta. now there. The warships will
assist in embarking refugees at the coast
towns 1t is understood the King will
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Azore Islands are Safe.

P0NCA DELGAGA. Azore Islands,
April 9.-The report circulated in Der
lin that a tidal wave had overwhelmed
some of the outlying islands OF the
Azores group, with resultant. loss OF
life, is without foundation. Nothing 70
approach Il tidal wave has taken place
in this vicinity recently.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
CALLFOR NATIONAL BANKS
Comptroller of Currency Asks That Their
Conditions on April Be Made
PuhIic

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April g.
The comptroller of the currency today
issued call for the condition of the
national banks at the close of business
Friday. April &. 1896.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
Tobacco Trust Profit Huge.

NEW YORK. April IA cablegram
received today by the consul general of
Japan from Toxic says that the net
profit of the tobacco monopoly for the
fiscal year 1905-06 amounted to S16.-
642-G0o- exceeding the estimated figures
by $633.jj. 500
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
BOYS COOKINC TUO SLOW.
lother Interferes with Directing Father
and Is Slain

BALTIMORE. Md, April 9-Because
his 9-year-old son, Thomas, did not cook
a meal quickly enough to please him.
John T. Kennedy beat him. His sick
wife tottered from her bedroom to the
kite en- and was 50 badly beaten that
she died soon afterwards.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13

vet been made public. He declares that
deposits were received long after Dowie
and the financial leaders knew that the
Zion bank was inSolyent
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-13
SCOTS at His Removal.

To-day paper says that l am threat
ened with arrest if | dare to go back"
said Dowie. Back | go, back if | die
on the road. If l have done anything
wrong let me be punished. | have SOL
100000 of estate behind all obligations
OF Zion after everything is accounted
for. Of course | am not removed. How
can they remove me? How could any
body remove the President whom the
people put there? 1t is ridiculous No
body less in office can remove higher in
office y