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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
IN THE HOUSE.

The House on February 4 passed the Nc
Cumber service pension bill the omnibus
lighthouse bill and the omnibus rev, nue.
cutter bill. BY 4 vote of ! 10 to 50 the Sen
ate amendments to the urgent deficiency
bill Ioaning the Jamestown exposition ST.
100000, were ,concgrrcd in. Resolutions
were passed calling for an investigation by
the secretary Of commerce and labor Of cot
ton exchanges and fluctuations in cotton
prices, giving a privileged status to the bill
codifying and consolidating the patent and
copyright laws, and directing report by
the secretary of the interior of the number
of existing patents granted to officers and
employees of the United States. Bills pro
viding for the protection Of game in Alaska
and authorizing 4 refund Of certain taxes
collected under the war revenue act Of 1898
were also passed.
on tho river and harborS appropriation bin
was terminated at , o'clock, when the
reading of the. bill was begun under the
FIVE minute rule. The read NJ of twenty
pages of the ill was completed.
The advocates of a fourtecn-foot water
way from Chicago to st. Louis and the gulf
G. in committee of the whole on the river
and harbOr appropriation bill voted to
stand by the Recommendation Of the com
mittep in opposition to the project Mr..
Dalzcll of Pennsylvania presided, Speaker
Cannon being indisposud After completing
seventy-two pages OF inc rivers and har-
bors bill the House at 800 adjourned.
The House on February I completed ana
passed the river and harbOr appropriation
bill. carrying more than $S3.O0OOOo A bill
amending the deuaturcd alcohol bill was
passed. The naval appropriation bill was
taken up and made the continuing order
The House on February passed 20 prI-
vate pension bills in an hour and Il half. cs-
a new nigh record. The naval
appropriation bill carrying 800, $4,000, was
taken up, and, under the order If general
debate, speeches were made by Mr. Lamar
of lOrida on the railroad rate bill, Mr.
Higgins of Connecticut favoring the crea-
ton of the White mountain and Appalachian
forest reserves, and Mr.. MondeIl Of Wyo-
ming on the Limitations Of federal author
ity' and the Withdrawal Of coal lands from
entry
The House on February Q. having been in
formed of the death Of Representative John
F. RiXey Of Virginia, adjourned today short
ly after converting out Of respect to the
of the deceased General d"bat1
ON the naval approximation bill was closed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
JUTTE'S MILLIONS LOST.
Capitalist Who Killed Himself Was Not
Insane, Says Court, and Widow
Can't Get Big Estate

pITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 9.-W. G.
lutte, the capitalist, who killed himse'
In Atlantic City, was not insane, accord
ing to Judge Skaters decision here to-
day in the suit by his heirs against +.
n. HoGstolt and J. w. Friend. alleging
that they controlled stock of the lutte
Coal company which belonged to Mrs.
W. &. lutte. The suit was for an in
junction to restrain the sale by the de-
PENDANTS or collateral for Il debt alleged
TO be due from lutte to set aside these
contracts as being made while lutte was
insane. and as being unreasonable and
oppressive. The bill is dismissed and
the costs placed upon the plaintiff.
The lutte Coal company controls
24o0 acres of undeyeloped coal lands
and has outstanding bonds to the
amount of 81 100000
Attorney 4. Leo Well, who represents
Mrs. lutte, today said: The ease ap-
proX;mateIy involves $1.O0O,000 and the
decision practically takes from Mrs.
Jutt every dollar of her husbands es-
tate We will file exceptions and thus
raise all the questions involved"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
PENSION AGENCY TO STAY
Senate Committee Decides to Strike Out
House Amendment Which Would
Abolish Milwaukee Bureau.

WASHINGTON, u. G., Feb. 9.-Mil-
waukcc will not lose its pension agency.
The Senate committee has decided to
strike out the House amendment i'll the
pension appropriation bill abolishing all
pension agencies except that at Wash
ington. holding that instead of working
an economy, as claimed by the House.
it would impose additional expense upon
the government. There are now eight
cen agencies, and the House would abol-
ish seventeen, saving $4,000. as each
agent receives $1,000 salary. The Senate
committee has concluded that to have
the work done at Washington would cost
In increased clerical force $4,000.
}. IL. Mclaughlin, at $4,000, is the
lowest bidder for the carriage of mail in
wagons at Milwaukee, for railways and
steamers TO the postoftice. The johnson
Service company is the accepted bidder
at $1,000 for automobile transporta ton
of such mails
Representative Davidson of Wiscon-
sin will speak At the memorial TO the
late Rufus L. Lester of Georgia, Sun
day.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
ATTACK ON FORT BROWN.
Negro Army Officer Gives Senate Com
mittee New Version of Shooting
at Brownsville, Tex.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 1.-THE
'shooting-up" of Brownsville, Tex, was
an attack upon the garrison at Fort
Brown, according to testimony today of
AIingo Sanders. former first sergeant of
Co 3 of the Twenty-ffth infantry, be
fore the Senate committee. Sanders
story created something of a stir He
said that while running from ms quar-
ters to Co. Il barracks. after being
awakened by the firing August Is, the
shooting was going on. 1t came from the
town and was toward the hospital on
the military reservation. He said bullets
were whizZing over his head.
This is the first direct testimony given
by any of tie discharged negro soldiers
that the fire came from the town.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15

Chemical Department of Woolwich Ar
senal Blows Up-Countryside in
Panic-Buildings Wrecked.

WOOLWICH, Eng, Feb. IA huge
hole in the ground is all that marks the
site of the chemical research department
of the Woolwich arsenal and the cordite
magazine. which exploded early this
morning with such terrific force that the
conclusion was felt in towns forty miles
away and the whole country side was
thrown into Il panic, owing to the be
lief that violent earthquake occurred
There was no loss of life hnt buildings
for miles around were wrecked to Il
greater or less degree by the explosion
Within few minutes after the explo-
sion thousands of terror stricken people
many of them haf-clad, thronged toward
the arsenal.
away. were thrown into a panic by the
shock of the explosion.
The cause of the disaster has not yet
been aScertained.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
BANKER GONE; MYSTERY.
New York Police Hunts for New Britain
Comm Manufactures Get Wire
He Was Killed by Train.

NEW YORK, Feb 11.-NViIliam +.
Walker, u years Of age, of New Britain,
Conn, treasurer of the New Britain Saw
ings bank, is reported missing. His son.
Arthur $, who came to this city when
his father failed to return home, has
informed the police
y peculiar feature is that Il telegram
saying that Walker was dead was Sun
day sent from this city to acquaintance
in New Britain According to the son.
the elder Walker came to this city on
Friday for medical treatment for head
aches.
The telegram received at New Britain
announcing Mr.. Walkers death was sent
to his brother-in-law and was signed II.
K. Merriam" 1t stated that Walker had
been killed by cars"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
NO RELIEF FROM ECZEMA

For Over Two Ycars-Patcnt Mcdi-
Cincs, Qu0cl Cures, and Even Doc
tors FaiI-Cuticura Succeeds.
Il was very badly afflicted with &C.
Zcma for more than two years. The
parts affected were my limbs below
the knees. l tried all the physicians in
the town and some in the surround
ing towns, and | also tried all the
patent remedies that l heard or be
sides all the cures advised Ivy Cd
women and quacks, and found no relief
whatever until l commenced using the
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and
Cut;aura Rcsolyent. In the Cutlcura
Remedies l found immediate reIier,
and was soon sound and we'll c. Y
BeltZ, Tippecanoe. Ind, Nov. -, 1909"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
B0NI WANTS NEW TRIAL,
Reported He Will Appeal from Decision
OF Court Granting Wife Divorce
Last November.

PARIS, Feb. 9.-It is currently report
ed that Count Boni de Castellane, whose
wife. who was Miss Anna Gould of New
York, secured 4 divorce in the French
courts last November. is about to appeal
against the decision of the court.
The perior under French procedure in
which such appeal can be made expires
February II, and the notice of appeal
entered in behalf of the count prevents
the decree from becoming definite on that
date. thereby keeping alive Count Boni's
hope of reaching an agreement until the
appeal is finally decided. The notice
does not state the ground of the appeal
and probably several months will eiapse
before the matter comes up before the
courts.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
PRINCESS BEWAILS LOSS.
II Open Letter Daughter of King Leo
pold Complains Of Abandon
nent BY Family.

Belgium. the divorced wife of Prince
Philip Of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, i'll an open
letter published in the Matin today. com
plains bitterly of the heartless fashion
in which her father. King Leopold. has
abandoned hcr. even allowing the herit-
age which she derived 5-om the late
Queen-mother 10 be seized for debt On
February 6. the trunks Of Princess
Louise were attached for $4,000, the
amount Of a jewelers. bill.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
lack BARRYMORE FLEES.
Actoc Wanted in Thaw Case, Nerves
Shattered. Makes No Denial

POLAND SPRINGS. Ne. Feb. IL
Broken down in health and almost Il
nervous wreck. Jack Barrymore, actor.
wanted as 4 witness in the Thaw trial.
has taken rooms at the Mansion house.
Il came here on the advice of my ply
scian,' he said. Il will not be at wit
ness ut the trial.
Mr. Barrymore is in an, eycitable state.
He PAGES the ioor nery.usly, and looks
pale and haggard.
He declined to affirm or deny the truth
of Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's testimony
relative to his proposal of marriage to
her.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
MANY GO TO CANADA.
Americans Lead in Settling of the Cana
dian Northwest

According to the Canadian department
of the interior the total number Of new
'homeSteaders' in the Canadian north
west i'll the last fiscal year was Al $50:
made up of 12,4S5 Americans, 1870
Canadians, 1897 English, 2l93 Austri-
ans. 1861 Scotch. 1924 Germans and
543 Irish. The total number of immi-
grants from the United States during
the four months of 1906 was I99O7. as
compared with 12,G64 i'll the same period
of 1906 fiscal wear.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
APPEAL TO AMERICANS
Money Asked for Here, So Dire Are Con
dltions Among Peasants Despite
Excellent Relief Campaign

WASHINGTON, u. G., Feb. o
Through the Russian embassy, Secretary
Of STATE GaIIinc Nrassohoi and pIcnipo-
tertiary Of the Russian famine relief
committee, has appealed to the Amcri-
en- people for financial assistance to aid
starving peasants who number into the
millions,
TIL, committee was organized in
1900 ly the Empress Of Russia. 4 new
and not less serious situation must be
faced this year. arising out Of the prac-
ticaIig total failure Of the crops III more
thar nine provinces.
II is requested that contributions be
forwarded directed to Gaikine Nras
sOkui. the secretary Of state ShukOWSkI
street, -, st. Petersburg or to the
chdnccry ofthc famine relief organization
in the same city. NodeshdinSkaia street,
Al. Receipt viii he acknowledged in
the Official Messenger and in all 9TH
or newspapers which have opened sub
scrIpiiOnS.
The relief committee has done much
toward relieving tire distress and peas
ants are enabled to earn Il living until
the new crops are available, while the
work adopted enhances the value Of
their own lands 1t is Il rule not 10 dis
tribute money or TO assist gratultouSlE,
which meets with the approval Of the
peasants, The funds in hand, however,
are about exhausted, including govern
mcnt's contribution Of $3JO,OOO.
Tie appeal concludes with the state
ment that the smallest gift will be high
ly appreciated
MINNIlAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. 9.-Thc
Interior Elevator company today sold
55000O bushels Of durum wheat to an
importing firm in Russia which is buying
it IL this country on account Of the
famine conditions mt home. The ship
ment, part Of which il en- route. will 90
to Riga and thence he distributed.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 9.-An i'm
perial decree today provides for SOD
OO0G00 in 4 per cent. state rentes. to
meet tic famine relief and other urgent
extraordinary expenditure
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
KANSAS RAT AMBITIOUS.
Keeps Busy Piling Wood with Haste
That Is a Mania.

The Kansas wood rat is small, no
larger than a common rat, but his amhi-
ton and acqustivcness are Unsuitable,
His one insane desire seems to be To in
crease the size of his pile of sticks. The
ncigboring field is placed under tribute.
First of all the nearby sticks arr gath
cred in the pile. Then. as these are
cleaned up, he gets farther and farther
away from home for more sticks. And
in this huge pile Of sticks he stores his
winter supply Of nuts. Many times,
when we were enjoying farm life by
living mostly ON sorghum and cornhrcad,
buttermilk and Missouri dried apples,
have we gone to the woods with the
other boys ana taken nicely hullcd wal
nuts from the nests of a wood rat.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
AN EXPENSIVE FOOTBALL TEAM.
England Pays $9s15 for Sending Aggre
cation Across the Water.

In the latest list of supplementary cs-
Inmates presented to the Parliament of
New Zealand there is an item of kind
that has probably ncv"r before been sub
mittcd 70 Il legislative body. 1t runs
thus: Expenses of the New Zealand
football team In England Il9G3N
(S9Si3 Thus the sending OF the highly
successful team across the waters was u
sort of SOciaiiStiC enterprise.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
JAMES STILLMAN is VERY Ill.
New York Banker Will Have to Remain
in Paris

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-James Still
man, president of the National Cify
bank. who sailed about month ago for
Europe. is seriously i'll III Paris. with
an affection of the intestines. His con-
riition precludes his return 10 this coun-
try.
The residence which Mr.. Stillman
lately bought in Paris will soon be ready
for his occupancy.
Mr.. Stillman was wanted to testify in
the Hartman and other combination in
Quiries instituted by the government.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
Loses Citizansh1n Automatically.

The London Mail mentions a fact that
even q good many Germans do not
know. viz, that the German emgrant
keeps his German nationality for only
ten years: after that. unless he has reg
istered himseIf 1T Il German consulate
or embassy IN the country to which he
has emigrated. he automatically ceases
to belong TO the Fatherland.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
Boy Is Famous Singer.

The Illustrirte Ieitung speaks Of
Moses Mirsky, the Russian tad, II years
old. whose voice has attracted much at
tention, as the Wundersaengcr. lie is
the son Of Russian Jewish parents and
was reared in London, where he was
heard in public for the first time three
years ago. He began as a singer Of syna-
pOrue music
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
Subterranean Foundations.

Pneumatic foundations and tunnels
can be carried out at depth Of 30
feet below the water surface, according
to Niessrs. Leonard Hill and NJ. Green
wood. They experimental on the effect
Of air pr2ssureS up to 9 pounds by
means Of large cylinder, III which they
stayed under different preSsurGs for yari-
onS times
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
United States Demands Peace.
Expect Presidents Downfall

PANAMA, Feb. 1.-THE American
steamship Barrancouta left here three
days ago loaded with war material for
Nicara guam refugees here are happy, be-
lievinS that their Presidents downfall is
sure.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
Italians Troublesome, Too.
CHARGES VENEZUELAN FRAUD.
Consular Agent Resigns and Then Elk
poses a Government SwindIe.

CARACAS. Feb. 9. via Willemstad,
Island of Curacao. Feb. 1l.-Ehe boldest
attack on alleged Venezuelan govern
ment corruption ever recorded has just
been made by Rudolph Dodge, former
American consular agent here, resident
director of the OrinOCO corporation and
secretary Of the United States commits
siof on Venezuelan claims. Mr.. Dodge
has filed with the government lengthy
exposure of the completely of certain
prominent officers i'll attempting to rob
the corporation Of its immensely valuable
rights III the Orinoco delta.
Mr.. Dodge has presented his rcSlgna-
ton as consular agent OF the United
States at Caracas to Thomas I. MOlfatt,
the American consul ut La Guayra.
The latest aggression complained OF by
Mr.. Dodge is that the authorities con-
scented to the transfer to Il New York
syndicate known as the OrinOcO Lumber
company OF part of the property which.
he asserts. according to the decisions Of
the international arbitration conference.
belongs to the OrinOco corporation.
Begins Revolt with Twenty Men.
Gen Antonio Paroles, who has been
preparing Il revolution against President
Castro and VINO is reported to have land
ed i'll Venezuela. is said to have captured
a number OF coast guardSnen and to
have impressed them into his service.
Later he is said to have proceeded to-
wards Maturin. capital Of Maturin. i'll
which Pcdermales IS situated. The gov
eminent has sent trains loaded with
troops and dispatched further troops
from Ciudad Bolivar and Maturin to in
terccDt Paroles
Gen Paroles is said to have only
twenty men with him when he landed
and it is added that they had in their
possession only 800 rifles. Many sue
cesSful revolutions in Venezuela have
been begun with fewer men and wcap-
OnS.
United States Demands Peace.
WASHINGTON. u. c.. Feb. 11.-At
n conference held today between Assist
ant Secretary Bacon and the Mexican
ambassador it was decided that Mexico
and the United States would unite with
Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala in
making identical representations TO
Honduras a I'd Nicaragua to the effect
that they would be expected to settle
their differences without resort to war.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua cables
as follows:
Nicaragua is being provoked by
Honduras, which is preparing to repeat
Der recent aggression.
'SANTOS J. ZELAYA."
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
JAPANESE CASE ENDED.
FRISCO AUTHORITIES ASK PRESI-
DENT FOR ANOTHER CONFER
ENCE-WORST IS OVER.
BIG GRAFT IN VENEZUELA.
Startling Expose Made in Such a Way,
However, So 1t Will Not Impli-
cate Uncle Sam

vr,cTIT>-lrro> - ~, -
NAHill->"Io-N' - ~ eo
In every way the prospect OF settlement
of the japanese question seems satisfac-
tory
SIoro ,o,, f,ra,,..os will no held ~ once
-'tol' D H,.l'lie.'49 ,,1i-,ot ,lahar ana
~ t,'e o9i'' -
''- ,I''li ,;s +lnt ,t, D7siIn,+ hos ,sl,ol
an '',''''Is ',-''e -. ,l1 ,,.;tI,,,,t
hoIhIiS n4ch '"linoI pe """S i' -, =.
loss OF pride or seli-reSpect by the Iah-
fornians-
Thomas F. Boyle Of the San Francisco
board of education made arrange
ments for another conference on the
suggestion Of the san Francisco authorl-
ties. The inference is that they are
ready to make some definite proposition
To the President.
REPRESENTATIVE HAYES Of California
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15
TRADERS MUST BE SOUND.
No Financial Bubbles Are Allowed in
South Africa.

The Cape Parliament in South Africa
passed 4 bill which eompclS each trader
10 keep proper books and refuses him Il
license unless he can show that he has
some capital and is not man Of straw.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15

Practically all Of the Belgian state
railroads are now operated ny the gov
eminent. OF the entire 2J0G miles A
per cent. are doubIe-tracked
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15

The Three-I league has a nice circuit
this season. Every town is Il good base
ball burg.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-02-15

than one judge if the Legislature sees fit:
also Tor commission to codify the ceme-
tory laMS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
HOLT SCHOOL LARGE.
Is the Banner School In Tuscaloosa
 County.

Tuscaloosa. October 3.-(Special.)-T public school out at Holt at the end of the Belt line is in very prosperous con- dtion. The school has only been opened now for about two weeks, and the en- roIment has reached 54. It won the prize offered last year by County Super intendent of Education P. B. Hughes for the neatest and most attractive school house and grounds in the county.
 It is a pleasure to the friends of Charles Baker to know that he will return to Tuscaloosa and permanently reside here. He has accepted the position as captain of the river steamboat of Messrs. Prowell and Hardison Captain Baker brings with him a bride having just been married in Oakman last Sunday night. Mrs. Baker was formerly Miss Cecile Hamil- ton. and most attractive young woman.
 Miss Annabell Pearson and MT. Joseph Searcy went down to Gallion yesterday to be present at the marriage of Dr. Henry Pearson to Mrs. Minnie Hatch Mccartney of that place. Miss Pearson is the sister of the groom and MT. Searcy offciated as best man at the ceremony.
 Miss Gertrude Foster. who is head librarian in one of the large city libraries of New York, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Maria B. Foster of this place.
 Mrs Virginia Waller of Greensboro is the guest of her cousins, Miss Mary sHewell and Mrs. A. H. Street, at their home on twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
NEWS OF WILLIAM.
Extensive Repairs and Improvements
 To Be Made on Baptist Church.

Wylam. October S.-(Special. .)-The First Baptist church met in the regu- lar monthly business session last night. and the reports were very interesting. it being the first meeting since the Birmingham association. About $500 had been expended during the year. which showed handsome increase over last year. A special business session will be held next Wednesday evening. October 10. and some very important business will be transacted. The church will undergo some repairs which will exceed sl2O0 in cost when completed
 The city council appointed last night in the call meeting the following com mittee: Dr. W. D. Caldwell. chairman street improvement committed; James Brodie, chairman ipance and accounts. On judiciary, Frank Fournier chair man; on police and sanitation. William Muir chairman. on street railroads, W. W. Wilson chairman. F. E. Broekman, chairman of the miscellaneous commit tee, and John E. Nelson chairman of building and permit committees
 The Brundidge lodge of the order of Eastern Star held a supper in the Ma sonic building last night, and hand some sum was realized. Proceeds will be applied to the local chapter In the way of advancing it's work This chapter is one of the strongest in the state, several of the state officers be- ing members of this local