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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
SCHOOL FIGURES
ARE ASTONISHING
CENSUS SHOWS FALLING OFF IN AT
TENDANCE OF CHILDREN
OF 1926
USUALLYINCREASE OF 1000
Discrepancy This Year Is Really 1900,
Which State Superintendent Is
Unable to Account For.

MADISON, Wis. Nov. 16.-[ Spe-
ciaI. 1.-The discovery has been made i'll
the office Of the superintendent of pub
lie instruction that there has been a fall
ing off in school attendance this year of
1926. The usual annual increase has
beer about 1000, showing a discrepancy
this year Of about 1900.
No Reason Is Known.
The superintendent's force is unable
t. account for the falling, off unless it
be that 4 more complete census has
been taken this year. The falling off is
chiefly IN pupils between the ages of Z
and IL years.
The figures are taken from forth
coming report of the superintendent
which shows there are 163, 436 persons
of school age with GOOSE actually at
tending schoo!. OF these 3O2,931 are
males and 297 500 females.
Schools in the State.
TIE compulsory educational law is
well enforced. In cities 81 per cent. of
the children obey the law and 40 per
cent. i'll the county. There are 20 Tree
high schools in the state and 3S9 graded
schools Nine male teachers and thirty
six females get less than $40 Il month.
The attendance in the city schools OF
Milwaukee is males 54,7S2, females o.
3JS. In the county, outside of the city,
there are 1899 pupils in the schools.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
CHANGE TAX COLLECTION.
Secretary Houser Believes His Depart
ment Is Not Well Enough Equipped
to Deal with Inheritances.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. Especially
Secretary of State Walter l.. Houser,
in a letter to Gov. Davidson, recon-
mends that the duty of administering
the Inheritance tax be transferred from
his office to that of the tax commission.
He also recommends that the Legisla
ture strengthen the law governing the
registration and control of foreign cor
porations operating in this state. The
letter i'll part is as follows:
/ herewith transmit the biennial report
of the secretary of state, required by stat
ute, for the fiscal years ending June 80,
1908 and 1906 respectively.
During the biennial period the revenue
received from inheritance taxes reached
the sum of S299, a. The income from
this source is constantly increasing, and
Will grow into a very large sum annually.
1t is most equitable and just tax. There
is great difficulty experienced by this de-
partment in the enforcement of this law.
The secretary of state, while charged with
ITS administration, is without sufficient au-
tnorlty or assistants To properly administer
the law. The work is more than clerical
1t is my conclusion, based on the expert
ence of its administration that the STATE
tax commission IS the better equipped to
enforce 1t, and to that commission more
naturally falls the administration of the
law The commission deals exclusively
with tax matters. 1t is organized with an
authority that is elastic enough to permit
the special work that is demanded for the
proper enforcement of the law 1t is my
recommendation, therefore. that the admin
lStfatlon of this law should be transferred
to the state tax commission.
~ VIII be noticed that there is a great
increase lu the fees received for the Organi-
zauon OF domestic, and the licensing of for
el&n corporations. That this branch of the
WoFk OF the department has grown to be of
great Importance will be readily seen. not
only on account of the large revenue that
the state receives. but also on account of
the evident necessity and wisdom OF IL
greater control of corporations, especially
IN the matter of capitalization. 1t would
seem that some more definite aud compre-
henSiye statutes should be enacted covering
TINS very important work of the depart
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
Justices MARRYING Fee.

whats the average fee paid by peo-
pie who get a justice of the peace to
marry them?" said Squire w. III. Nick
erson. the other day. well, l should
say that it is $3.50 I've married lots of
people, and / guess the fees l have re-
ceived will average just about that.
Il have never received more than $40,
and | make it practice not to accept
anything less than 81. If the happy
bridegroom offers me less than 81, l tell
him just to keep it; that he'll probably
need it to get his dinner with.
"Oh, yes, lots of them will offer one
so cents. If man asks me how much
the bill is. / usually tell him three dol
lars. Usually he forks it over, but some
people demur and want to pay dollar
less That is always satisfactory to me,
and | figure that I'm lucky to get 81
out of such fellow But | suppose that
many of them can't afford to part with
q larger amount.--Indianapo News.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23

KENOSHA-Mis Nancy GiGTcr was bGCly
burned while trying to light i gas stove.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23

Bear Creek Girl, Apparently Demented,
Tells Odd Story-Calls on Menasha
Doctor to Save Her.

RACINE. Wis, Nov. 16.-[ Special i
A well-dressed, good-looking and educat-
ed woman appeared at the Northwest
ern railway station in an apparently de-
mented condition. She said her name
was Carrie Larson of Bear Creek and
that she was obliged to leave there be-
cause young man had threatened to
shoot her if she refused to marry him.
She sent Il telegram to DIR. O'Connor of
Mcnasha to come here uand marry her
ut once and told the officers that by so
doing he could save her life. DR..
O'Connor answered the telegraph and
said he would be here as soon as posi-
bio.
The woman says she is 4 dressmaker.
The impressions prevails that DR.. O'COn-
mar was her physician. The officers are
holding her Until DR.. O'Connor arrives
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
INSOMNIA CURED
Or. Williams Pink Pills Restored
Wrecked Nerves to Normal Con-
Ii ditlon and Good Health Followed.


Il dition and Good Health Followed.
u The sufferer from sleeplessness too of.
ten resorts to habit-forming drugs in
order to secure the coveted rest. But
sleep obtained by the use of opiates is
not refreshing and the benefit is but
temporary at best.
\ Mrs. II. A. Fletcher. Of 80 Blodget
street, Manchester, N. H., is living evil
dence Of the truth Of this statement.
! She says: "I received a shock Of an
apoplectic character. 1t was so severe
that the sight of my right eye was af
fected, causing me to see objects double.
was confined to my bed about four
weeks, at one time being told by the doc
tor that could not get we'll. When I
could leave my bed was in such ner-
vous state that could not sleep at night.
would get up and sit on a chair until
completely tired out and then go back to
bed and sleep from exhaustion.
81 had been under the doctors care
for six weeks when my sister, Mrs.
Loveland, Of Everett, persuaded me to
try DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. began taking the pills with
the result that soon experienced relief.
One night soon after taking them / lay
awake only short time and the next
night I rested well. From that time
slept we'll every night and soon got well
and strong. / have recommended DR..
Williams Pink Pills a number of times,
and my niece has taken them for weak
nerves and poor blood and found them
very beneficial.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have cured
many severe nervous troubles, headache,
neuralgia and sciatica as well as diseases
Of the blood such asan8mia, rheumatism,
pale and sallow compilations and many
forms Of weakness. All druggists sell
DIR. Williams Pink Pills, or they will be
tent by mail postpaid, on receipt of price,
30 cents per box, six boxes for $3.50. by
the Dr. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, N. Y
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
MAYOR OYSTER GUARDIAN.

Colchester. England. derives so much
pecuniary benefit through its oyster fish
cry that its mayor and corporation have
been appointed guardians of the indus
try. Once year, at the opening of the
oyster season. the city fathers sail TO
the fishing ground, and the mayor for.
mally assists in raising the first dredye
of biyalves. Afterward in fulfillment
of an ancient custom, there is a lunch
con, at which the distinctive luxury is
gingerbread, washed down with raw
gin, combination which. it is reasona
Bile to assume, will fix the event in MEM
ory for several DAYS
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
FORTUNE OF NO USE.
Nancy Glover Dies at Kenosha When
About to Receive $40, 900 Estate
of Brother

KENOSHA, Wis, Nov. 17.-tSpe-
cial. Nancy Glover, who was fearfully
burned on Thursday, died this morning.
Miss Glover was sister of James GLOW
er, g wealthy lumber dealer, who died
in September. The brother and sister
had lived together for years and it had
been the boast of Glover that he would
make his sister rich. His will, which,
has just been filed for probate, lett the
entire estate, valued at $4,000, to MISS
Glover. She never received cent; Inc
estate will now probably go to Henry
Glover, of Genoa Junction, son OF
James Glover.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS.
SNOW HELPS HUNTERS.
Plenty of Deer Reported in Vicinity of
Cable

CABLE. Wis. Nov. 16.-tSpeciaI. A
fall of three inches of snow yesterday
brought JOY to the deer hunters in this
vicinity In any direction from this vii
lage at distances of two 20 ten miles
deer abound and this wide range of
hunting area seems to eliminate the dan
gerous features of deer hunting. no acct
dental shooting have occurred here in re-
cent years Judge Tuthill of South Bend,
Ind. brought down a 2O0-pound buck
the first day of the season. and upwards
of 100 deer will probably BE- taken from
Cable station in the next twenty days
the average a season for the last five
wears being 100.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
INDUSTRY FOR FORT ATKINSON.
Kent Manufacturing Company Has Been
ReOrQaniZed

FORT ATKINSON, Wis, Nov 10
Especial. = Another important manu-
featuring industry has been added to
Fort Atkinson. The Kent Manufacture
ing company has been re-organized and
the capital stock increased from $1,000
to 100000. The machinery and stock of
the old Kent company, manufacturers
of potato and corn planters, Of James
vile. has been removed to this city, also
the equipment of the w. y. James Man
ufactlrinG company Of Wales, makers
of the "James Sanitary StanchiOn and
Cow Stalls" and hereafter the above
patents viii me handled by the newly in
corporated firm. The officers are:
President G. y. Goodrich; vice president.
II. II. Curtis; treasurer, L. S Short; s'cre-
tary. ID. n. Hughes.
The company starts Immediately.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
INJURED ON GRiDIRON,
Ray Murray, Aged II, Sustains Broken
Collar and Shoulder Bones in Foot
ball Game at Beloit.

BELOIT, Wis. Nov. 10 Special. i
In making tackle in football game
here yesterday afternoon, Ray Murray,
aged II years, fell underneath the man
with the ball and was dragged out i'll
an unconscious condition. His collar and
shnnldcrhOnc Mere broken
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
Brilliant Fireflies.

Firefies of Jamaica emit so brilliant
light that a dozen of them. enclosed
within an inverted tumbler, will enable
person to read or write at night with
out the least difficulty. These flies ore
IN size as large as a common hive bee,
and perfectly harmless. Their appear.
ance in unusual numbers acts as a
barometer to the natives, and is an
indication of approaching rain.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
Invest Away from Home.

The London Economist states that
British capitalists draw an income of
$500, 100000 from their foreign invest
ments. Last fiscal year they paid in
come tax on $3.50, 100000, as compared
with S195, 100000 twenty years ago. The
largest amount is derived from interest
on foreign and colonial government Sc
curities and the next largest sum from
dividends and interest from foreign and
colonial concerns.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
SCENT CRIME AT MAUST0N.
vern Hungerford Is Believed to Favl
Been Murdered.

MAUSTON. Wis, Nov. 10 Spc-
sial. THE ccroner's jury, which investi-
gated the killing Of Nern HungPriord.
was unable to determine the cause of
death save that it was the result OF 4
blow. Huugerf0rd was on the right of
way of the Milwaukee, road with two
companions with a hand-car which, it is
alleged. had been stolen. According to
his companiom., they were running
along the track wh"n they noted the APP
proach of a train. They removed the car
and IAN to i fierce. When they returned
rhey found Errn lying dead with the
ION Of his head CI'u@Ecd. The theory of
fnnI MAY is gencraIIY advanced.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
cRACKsMEN AT CHIPPEWA FALLS.
Blow Safe, Fire on Waterman and Escape
with S55

Especial. burglars cracked the safe OF
the Consolidated Milling Elevator COM
pany early this morning and secured S55
in cash. Nitro-glycerine was used. The
Waterman was aroused by the explosion
and was fred upon by the burglars who
escaped.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
NO GAMBLING AT LA CROSSE.
Proprietors Alarmed at Proclamation Of
Harry Palmer.

La CROSSE, Wis. Nov. 19.-Gam-
bling houses in La Crosse. which have
run for thirty years, with the cxcep
ton of three weeks under the admins
alton of Mayor Frank ID. Powell.
closed Saturday. The reform crusade of
Aid. Harry Palmer eliminated in a pub
lie notice by Palmer that all gambling
places would be closed ut once. Al
though no official order was issued, the
gamblers took alarm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
HUDSON IS MYSTIFlED.
Shots Fired from Residence Nearly Hit
Boys-Two Strangers Taken
by Sheriff

HUDSON. Wis, Nov. 19.-[ Special
1t is believed that Hudson escaped Il
murder sensation last night, as two shots
were fired from Il residence on Second
street that barely missed some boys who
were passing. The sheriff found two
men in Il room facing the street, armed
with three revOlvers and Il rifle. They
gave their names as L. II. Willis and
Charles Rhodes. They have been here
several weeks. and it is said, have done
no work The affair is mysterious and
the city is waiting for developments.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
NORTH WESTERN GIVES UP
Withdraws Appeal in Case Against East
ern Wisconsin at 0shkosh-Settle-
ment Is Reached.

OSHKOSH. Wis, Nov. 10 Spc-
cial lin the case in circuit court of thc
Chicago < North-We stern railway
versus the Eastern Wisconsin Railway
and Light company, which grew out Of
the lattcr rc@d crossing the steam road $
tracks at Doty street. of this city, the
appeal has been Withdrawn and the
matter settled The commissioners APP
pointed by the court decided i'll favor Of
the nterurban company and the steam
road appealed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
MOLITOR GETS CANAL POST.

FOND Dc LAC. Wis. Nov. 80
Especial. David MoIitor. of this city,
has accepted a position as engineer with
the isthnlian canal commission. He will
be stationed at Washington and will
act as assistant engineer To the commits
sion. Mr.. MolitGr will leave Tuesday for
Washington. His family will remain in
fL;S citv
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
HOUSER FOR SENATOR.
Secretary of Stare MAJ Be Candidate to
Succeed Spooner

MADISON. Wis, Nov 10 Spe-
cial Secretary of State Walter L.
Houser when seen today relative to the
report printed in a Milwaukee morning
newspaper that he would be a candidate
for the United States Senate intimated
that he would seek election to succeed
John c. Spooner.
Il have not yet announced myself
candidate" he said. Il see Il great OPP
portunity for good work there however,
especially in the interests of the farm
ers.''
Mr. Houser said that he wrote the
original gold plank Incorporated in the
national Republican platform.
1t is said here that Mr.. Houser is not
the choice Of Senator La Toilette.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
SHEBOYGAN BOY is SAFE.
Harry Griffith Turns Up After Wandering
in Woods

ASHLAND, Wis, Nov. Hillary
Griffith of Sheboygan, who was lost
Thursday Unexpectedly showed up Fri.
day afternoon. After being lost all day
he came out on the South Shore tracks
ten miles south Of where he was lost In
the morning.
Big" Buchanan, one of the most
noCed hunters Of northern Wisconsin,
has been appointed a game warden by
Gov. Davidson.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
WOLVES A MENACE IN DOOR.

STURGEON BAY, Wis, Nov. II
Especial. wv olives are becoming more
bold in Door county every day. While
Paul STRAIN was walking home last
night, three miles from here, he en-
countered three wolves. He ran to a
nearby house and when assistance was
obtained the wolves made of in the
thickets. 1t is feared when winter comes
these animals will make it dangerous for
children to go to the country schools
Hunting parties are being organized in
each township.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
ALASKA'S FUTURE III COPPER.
Thomas Gale Says Country VIII Not Be
Agricultural One.
EHND M LAC Wis

FOND Do LAC, Wis, Nov. %
+ Special Thomas Gale. congressman
from Alaska who is visiting his family
in the city says he is not enthusiastic
over the agricultural future of Alaska.
This cannot be expected" he said, las
the country is rich without it. Copper
will be mined to a great extent and at
the close of the year the people of the
United States will be surprised at the
amount which has been mined. Seattle
people are interested in the north as it
is Alaska that made Seattle
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
Cargo of Dried Flies.

One of the strangest cargoes ever car
ried consisted of several tons of dried
flies, which arrived in London the other
day from Brazil. They are mixed with
meal and make fine food for chickens.
They bring 16 cents pound, and there
are about sixteen pounds to the bushel.
The importers used to get only 10 cents
a pound, but the demand has increased
greatly.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
OLD WOMAN FIRE VICTIM.
Mrs. Daniel Rounds of Mansion Used
Kerosene in Stove

MATSTON. Wis. Nov. 19.-tSpe-
cial Mrs Daniel Rounds. aged so
wears. burned to death last night us the
result of her clothing catching fire while
attempting TO light stove with kero-
sene. She reached the door to call assist
ance, but expired there.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
NAVIGATION CLOSE IS EARLY.
Governments Order Affecting Lake Win
nebago and Fox River.

OSHKOSH. Wis, Nov. 11.-ESpecial. ]
The government has issued an order
that navigation on Lake Winnebago and
the Fox river will officially close NoveEl-
Der 30. The official close is earlier this
year The date last year was Deem
her ]
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
ROUTE OF NEW RAILROAD.
Points That Fox River Valley Line VIII
Touch.

GREEN BAY. Wis, Nov. 19.-The
route in detail Of the line proposed by
the milwaukee, and Fox River Valley
Railroad company is from Cejarburg
north to Grafton, Saukville and Ere
donia, Washington county; Random
Lake. Adel, Waldo, Plymouth, Elkhart
Lake, Shehoygan county: Kiel, New Hol-
stein and Chiffon, Calumet county,
thence to the village of Stockbridge.
From Stockbridge the road will run to
Kaukauna, making connections with The
Green Bay Traction company, thus Civ
ing through traffic to Green Bay on the
north. From Stockbridge the proposed
line will run south on the east shore of
Lake Winnebago to Fond du Lac, touch
ing all points. Brothertown, Calumet
VILE Pike village, Winnebago Park,
PEBBLES and TaycheCdah.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
STATE AID FOR HIGH SCHOOLS.
State Superintendent Cary Announces An
nual Advertisements.

MADISON. Wis. Nov 16.-State
Superintendent c. II. Cary has an
nouuced the apportionment of tie an
nual state aid of 100000 to the free
high schools. The high schools of Mil
waukee. Madison. Oshkosh. and one of
the other larger cities do not get any of
this aid The appOrrionment is as fol-
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
BOY MAY LOSE LEFT HAND.
Brodhead Lad Is Painfully Injured While
Hunting.

BRODHEAD, Wis, Nov. II. -[Spe- |
cial Jacob Marty, aged years, may |
lose his left hand as the result of |
hunting accident Nearby ali of the |
bones are shattered as Marty is believed |
to have had his hand over the muzzle of |
his shotgun when it discharged. He had |
been forbidden to go hunting.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-23
Capt. Zickerick Succumbs.

OSHKOSH. Wis. Nov. l9.-IS pe-
cial. Capt Xickerick. Il veteran of the
Civil war and for over fifty years an
Evangelical pastor. died this morning.
lie was s. years o. age.