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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10
Recent Rain Valuable.
The estimated value In the In
crease In the value placed on the
present cotton crop as O result Of

the rainfall yesterday Is pia,eu dt
$4,000 by conservative farmers
throughout this section of the coun-
try.
Cotton was beginning to suffer and
cook, but the rain, coupled with
the cool weather has prevented the
weed from scorching.
The young corn planted late had
already been damaged to such an
extent that the recent rain will in
no wise effect the result, although
the early corn crop was assured
some time ago. and a bountiful har-
corn gathering time comes around.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10

The weak point in Taft's speech Is
his advice to postpone for eighteen
months the correction OF an inlqui.
tous abuse like the present tariff.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10

President Roosevelt has already
completed his message to congress
This may be his idea OF summer
vacation, but II Is not universal one
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10

George Bernard Shaw thought he
was drowning the other day. but. like
most OF Shaw's thoughts. 1t proved
TO be only dream.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10

A flash Of lightning is reported TO
have peeled sack full OF onions.
The lightning has already been noted
for its eccentricities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10

George Fred Williams is back from
Europe. and We shall know soon all
about what's the matter with every
thing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10

w. F. Richardson OF Galveston.
Tex, is In the city on a brief visit
with j. G.. Meek and family.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10
Ardmore, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1907.

Col Bryan was In another railroad
wreck recently, but he survives ev.
cry wreck, both railroad and polit.
ical.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-10

Sometimes after girl has nsh.
ed for man and landed him she
doesn't know no VITO get of the hook.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
NELSON DEWEY'S CAREER.
The First Governor Did Much in Up
building Wisconsin.

Nelson Dewey was born in Lebanon,
Conn, December -. 1913. His early life
was divided between Connecticut and New
York. the village of Louisville, New
York, being his home from 1921 to 1886.
He received a common school education
and Two year course at Hamilton acad-
envy. Hamilton, New York, graduating in
1882
After completing his academic educa-
ton, Mr. Dewey taught Il district school
one year and then studied law under
the direction of his father
Mr.. Dewey started for Cassvlle Wis,
May i. 1896. Wisconsin was then a
part Of Michigan, the territory of Wis
consin not being formed until 1896. He
Travelled by stage to Buffalo on the
steamer Michigan to Detroit From there
he went to CassyiIle by way Of Dubuque.
Grant county was organized March 1,
1887, and Mr.. Dewey was elected the
first register of deeds. He removed TO
Lancaster, the new county seat. where
he resided until 1855 when he transferred
his residence back to CassvilIe
Mr.. Dewey was elected to the House
of Representatives of the territorial leg
islative Assembly in 1898. which was the
first Legislature to meet in Madison. In
1910 he was chosen speaker Of the House
and in the fall reelected. In 1912 lie
was elected to the Legislature Council. in
which office he served four years. and
was president Of the same one session.
From the time Of his arrival at Cass-
vile up TO 1913 Mr.. Dewey held many
Offices of trust and honor entrusted to
him by the territory of Wisconsin.
In 1S4S Mr.. Dewey was elected COVER
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
EXCURSlONISTS
IN STEAMER FIRE.
Frontenac Burns on Lake Cayuga, New
York, and Many are Re
ported Burned

AUBURN, y. Y, July 27.-I Special |
The passenger steamer Frontcnac on
Lake Cayuga, plying between this place
and Cayuga, was totally destroyed by
fire this afternoon, near Farley's Point
Reports differ as to the loss of life.
One report says that at least fifty per-
sons persisted, another that nine are
dead While third says that everybody
escaped from the burning boat.
1t is certain, however, that many peo-
pie We're injured and two motor ears
filled with physicians have been rushed
from tins city to the scene Of the From
tenac disaster i'll response to an appeal
for aid made to Mayor Aiken
special train over the Iehigh Valley
railway has been dispatched with addi-
tional medical supplies and to bring to
Auburn those victims who are in con-
dlti0n to be moved.
The steamer WAS crowded with pic
nickers and excursiOnists, and it is
thought that at least seyenty-fiye per-
sons beside a crew of twelve were ON
the boat when the fire started 1t does
not seem possible that all could have
escaped alive, rs the boat burned with
great rapidly.
A reassuring message was received
from ey-Mayor Burgess, who is camp
ing at Farleys point, who telephoned
that he thought that no lives were lost
In the burning Of the Fontenac Other
messages say that several persisted.
Nothing definite will be known for some
hours.
\ telephone message says that it has
just been learned that nine persons
drowned While trying to escape the
flames.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
THREE KILLED IN WRECK
MORE THAN A SCORE INJURED IN
ALLEGHENY WRECK.
Broken Rail Imperils the Lives of 500
Railroad Employees Who Are
at a Picnic.

BUTLER, IA, July 27.-In a wreck
Of an excursion train at Isle station, ten
miles from here Oh the Allegheny and
Western road, three persons were killed
outright and score or more were more
or less seriously injured.
Tie dead are:
Fireman O. NJ Bates, Charles Neal of
Dubois, Pa, passenger, and Ralph
Dawson Of Dubois, Il trainmaster for the
Buffalo, Rochester q Pittsburg road.
he most seriously injured are: Henry
Harkins Of Dubois, both legs broken;
Albert Slater, engineer, pinned beneath
his engine, bones broken and scalded,
recovery improbable, and passenger
named Smith Of Dubois.
The wreck is said to have been caused
by = raj breaking beneath an engine
drawing Il heavy train of picknickers who
were employees of the Buffalo, Rochester
IL Pittsburg road, on their way from
Dubois to New Castle. There were four
81 five hundred persons on the train. The
scene Of the wreck is a marshy meadow
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02

nor of the newly formed state of Wiscon-
sin, his term of Office expiring in 1910.
when lie was reelected. In the '5OS and
COS he was several years member of
the board of regents of the state unycr-
sity.
In the early history of Wisconsin as a,
state she was strongly democratic in
politics, Gov. Dewey being one of the
leaders of that party of which he was an
earnest member. AS such leader he
attended many county and state couven-
tons of his party in which he always
took prominent part. He was delegate
to national Democratic conventions when
Pierce, Buchanan, Seymour and Chase
were nominated.
In each of the numerous public Offices
that Gov. Dewey held he left record
of duty periodically and intelligently
done. He dignifed every Office and when
he gave over to Others things of note had
been accomplished. AS governor his an
nual messages and state papers were
able, sensible and far-seeing, plainly re-
veaHng the statesman and the patriot.
His honor and character were above re-
prOach and he always did his duty as he
saw it no matter how unpleasant it might
be.
Gov. Dnweys affections seemed to
center on the pict lrcSque CaSSyilc COM
munity and there. on the banks of the
grand Mississippi he built Il stately man
sion with a complement Of barns and
outbuildings to match. Extending back
through the hills was lis plantation of
several thousa. acres, grandly beautiful
but not of great value as Il producing
farm. Here Gov. Dewey designed to
pass the life of Il country gentleman. To
all appearances things moved smoothly
at the plantation. fhe governor seemed
entirely occupied with 1eautifying his
estate and Mrs. Dewey was an iGenI
hostess to all their friends Who gathered
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02

Great leaders are necessary to point the
way, but the final protection OF our inSti-
buttons rests upon the common man.
Here is the place for thought and indi-
vjdUality. The more direct and sincere
his participation in government the near
er do we approach a realization of Il
government by and of the people. Each
person has duty to perform. Upon all
OF us rests the duty to preserve the state.
AS we think individually, so do we act
in body. Good government springs
from the common man and unless Il high
moral regard for the duties of citizenship
distinguishes this fountain head of our
law, you may rest assured that our insti-
tutiOnS will be treated with apathy and
disdain, and slowly but effectively. pri-
waite interests will disulace public good"
Grave IS Forgotten.
For ten years his grave was forgotten
Had stranger passed through the Ian
caster cemetery, five years ago he would
have seen little mound, poorly kept and
unhoW"red. witii the modest inscription,
Nelson Dewey, First Governor of Wis
COnain. Died July 20, 1899" This was
all that marked the resting place of the
man who was the foremost statesman in
Wisconsin during the territorial days, its
governor while the state was in its i'll
fancy and 4 prominent member of the
bar for half a century afterwards. For
Il number of years not even this honor
was paid to the dead, for there was Il
long period when the grave was so neg
lected that only the tombstone gave evil
denc@ that therein rested the remains of
the departed governor.
The likeness of Gov. Dewey is the
work Of Sculptor Trentanove. the famous
Italian sculptor. The cenotaph consists
OF a pedestal of granite, upon which,
seated in Il chair IS the image of Gov.
Dewey in an attitude OF repoSc. The
whole monument is about is feet in
height the pedestal is - feet square,
and the base is I feet high.
How the Monument Was Secured.
The work of securing recognition to
the memory Of Gov. Dewey extends over
Il period of eight years. For ten years
after his death the remains lay i'll I'M
manuel cemetery with but an occasional
friend to place flowers upon the grave.
In 1899 the citizens of Lancaster started
a movement to have the state erect Il
monument to his memory. That year the
Legislature appropriated $1,000 for the
purpose. In spite of this. the work
slowly, so the old committee
was dismissed and new committee con-
sisting of Assemblyman Duncan Nc
Gregor, Senator Z. f. Burns, and
Joseph L. Chandler took up the work
At the last session of the Legislature
they procured an additional appropria-
ton with which the handsome memorial
to be unveiled tomorrow was erected.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
USE GIRLS AS SIRENS.
Farmer Offers Use OF His Buggy and
Daughter as Driving Companion
as Inducement.

ELWOOD. Ind, July 21.-Christian
Wright. one of the wealthiest farmers of
Upton county. who came here today in
quest of farm hands, said that weeds 1ce
taking his corn. the hay harvest is on,
and his wheat ought to be thrashed, and
he would give two good men 50 week
each and board for four weeks for their
services. i horse and buggy each for
Sunday driving was also offered. and as
an extra indUeement for the right kind
of hands he would let MS daughters ac-
company them on their ,riye5.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
ASKS FOR PRISON CELL,
Thomas Black, Former Mayor and Lead
ing Citizen Of Kenton, O., Con-
tesses 70 Forgery.

KENTON, O., July 29.-Thomas
Black. the most prominent lawyer i'll the
city. leading Republican politician and
mayor for two terms, is in jail on a
charge Of forgery He gave himself up
to the sheriff today and asked to be
placed behind the bars. Black acknowl-
edges the forgery of papers involving the
sum of $4,000. His operations extend,
he says, over Il period of nine years.
many clients. One of his clients. and
a wealthy man Of Columbus. who owns
much property here. Black acted as
the Doctors agent in kenton and had
executed a large number of mort cages
for him. dating from May so. 1899. to
July 3 of this year. 1t is stated that
forgeries We're committed in connec-
ton with these mortgages.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
WAR MINISTER SAVED.
Russian Capital Police Land an Assas-
sination Scheme in Time-Social
RevoIutionists to Answer.
ST. PETERSRTRG Russia JuIv

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia. July -.
Til" police today unearthed a plot that
had for its object the assassination of
the minister of war, Gen Roediger
Several members of the military organi-
cation of the social reyolutionists have
been arrested.
ST. PETERSBURG. July 27-Gcn
Schilder, who was in command of the
review at krasnoye-Selo last Wednes-
day. when the Simonovsky regiment re-
fused TO participate III the maneuvers
and broke up the order of parade, has
been relieved of his command by Grand
Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch, COM
mander of the imperial guard, who was
present at the review and witnessed the
mutiny. Gen. Schilder has been given
Il minor appointment in the provinces.
He has been succeeded by Gen. Seuboff.
formerly attached to the general staff
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
TO ENTER DENVER AS HERO.
James Kirwan Plans Splendid Welcome
for Haywood.

DENVER, Colo, July 29.-'''We will
same special train in which Bill Hay
wood was taken to Boise. after being
kidnapped and in this train we will bring
him back to Denver declared James
kirwan, acting secretary of
the estern Federation of Miners today.
This great victory for the good name
of the federation will he followed by the
Immediate enga cement of enough or
ganizers to doul the membership of
the Western Fedlt-.tion of Miners in the
next three months. We will not have
any more secret meetings of the various
local unions. because there will be no
work for the detectives who have been
getting money from the Mine Owners
association to spy on our meetings..
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
HIS THROAT WAS CUT.
Chicago Bookkeeper Fatally Wounded
by Two Men Who Are Now
Under Arrest.

CHICAGO, H., July 27.-[ Special i
Andrew Bemis, H years old, lis Green
Van Buren, and Halsted streets early
this morning with his throat cut. Police
man Barnes of the Despiaines street sta
ton arrested two men shortly afterwards
Both had blood stained clothes. The
prisoners gave the names of Charles
Hudson. - years old, aud Ike Allison,
IS years old. Bemis was taken to the
county hospital He will die.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
OUIDA SPURNS CHARITY

ROME. July -9.-Ouida refuses TO re-
ceive offerings of money sent to Ler by
the Italians. She tears up the bank
notes and throws the pieces in the street
The Tribuna publishes a letter from the
mayor of MaSsarosa. who say he vainly
attempted TO deliver to her 81. offered
by one Of the Tribunals readers. and
il warns Italians not TO show generosity
toward an ungrateful foreigner. 1t con
cIudes by quoting the proverb that char
ity begins at home
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
JUDGE HARGIs NOT FREE YET
Case of Kentuckian to Be Carried to
Supreme Court

LEXINGTON. Ky. July 29.-Judge
James Hargis of Breathitt county is not
yet free from the charge of assassinating
DR.. D. Il. Cox of Jackson. although he
was declared not guilty by jury at
Sandy Hook. Elliott county, on instruc-
tons by Judge Moody. Attorney 4.
Floyd Byrd of Winchester. who for five
years has prosecuted Judge Hargis. will
lucky court Of appeals for a ruling.
Byrd says he has found in Massachu-
sets q case establishing a precedent.
where the higher court held that even
when the prosecuting attorneys with
drew from a murder case the charge
could not he legally dismissed. but was
simply suspended until prosecuting at
torneys were III attendance
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
BANDIT ROBS A SCORE.
Lone Highwayman Holds Up Two Stages
and Relieves Passengers Of
Their Valuables.

CKIAI. Cal, July oG.-The stage
leaving this city for Witter Springs was
held up yesterday by a lone bandit and
eighteen passengers were lined up and
robbed of their jewelry. money and other
valuables. \ few minutes later sec
ond stage from Ukiah came into view
and the rob,er proceeded to line up It's
ten passengers with the occupants CT
the first stage
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
TAKE GIRL FROM DEATH
Miss Wilson of Burlington Nearly
Drowned at Madison After Boating
with Don Mowry.

MADISON, Wis, July 81 Special
Miss Maize Wilson of Burlington was
nearly drowned in Lake Monona while
out boating with Don Il. Mowry, son Of
Duane Mowry Of the Milwaukee school
board. He was attempting to assist the
girl to the pier when she fell backward.
She was rescued by two bystanders.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
MONEY TOBE RETURNED
Wisconsin Health Park Association to
Give Back 4.6 Per Cent Of the
Funds Subscribed
T0NAu WE w;

TOMAHAWk. Wis, July 27.-ESpe-
cial. 1.-The contributors to the Wisconsin
Health Park association are to have 46
per cent of their money returned to
them. This was decided upon at a meet
ing of the executive committee of the
association. held in ToInahawk There
is balance Of S43S6.50 left after all
expenses have been paid, which will be
divided among $40 contributors. The OBJ
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02

iect Of the association was to establish
a retreat for Wisconsin people afflicted
with tuberculosis in the pine woods near
this City. The state, however, has taken
up the work. the Legislature having ap-
propriated funds for a sanitarium near
Milwaukee. The association which de-
pended entirely upon private contribu-
tions. was forced to give up the project.
The site for the retreat near this city,
has reverted. by foreclosure, to the dom
ors Of the land.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
MAY RESUME KEY STRIKE.
Operators Claim Discrimination Against
Men Who Walk Out.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. July %

san FRANCISCO, Cal, July 90
A renewal of hostilities is threatened be,
tween the teIegraphers and their en-.
blowers. The local union served notice
yesterday ON the Western Union that il
its belief the spirit of the agreement
which settled the strike was not being
observed by the corporation. Resolu.
tions were passed expressing the inten
ton of the union to take the matter VI
with the higher officials of the Western
Union. 1t is claimed that the men who
went on strike are being Disseminated
against.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
is STRICKEN IN PULPIT.
Tennessee Pastor Hears Deaths Call as
He Tells LIES Uncertainties

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. July 29.-Rey.
W. f. Smith was stricken with apoplexy
in his pulpit at the Presbyterian church
at Madisonville yesterday.
He was dwelling on the uncertainty
of life in his sermon and had just ut
tered the words, 1t may be the last
time / will ever speak to YOU" when he
began to totter. Friends rushed TO the
pulpit and caught him. He died last
night.
The pastor was 90 years old and a
past grand master Of the Masonic grand
lodge in Tennessee.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
KENTUCKIAN FACES COURT FOR
FOURTH TINE CHARGED WITH
KILLING GOVERNOR.
BIG FUND FOR HIS DEFENSE.
Friends, Among Them President Roose-
Welt, Have Come to His Aid With
Large Sums of Money.
SEVEN YEARS RECORD
OF THE POWERS CASE

March &c, 19oO-Arrested on charge of
completely in murder of Gov. GoebeI.
July 9, 19oo-First trial began.
August %, 19oo-Convicted and sen
fenced to imprisonment for life.
March IS, 19O1-Court of appeals re-
versed verdict and ordered new trial.
October s, 1901-Second trial began.
November s, 1901-Again convicted and
sentenced to imprisonment for life.
, December =, 1902-Court of appeals re-
vcrsed decision in second trial.
August ,, 19O3-'rhird trial began.
August n, Convicted and SEN
fenced to death.
December 6, 1904-Court of appeals re
versed the verdict for the third time.
March u, 1861. :. Supreme court
sent the case back to the state courts
March Q, 1907-Powers completed seven
years in Jail.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
Dixon Gets Brodhead Independent.

B. T.. Mccormick, who has been editor ana
manager of the Brodhcad Independent and
printing outfit for the past three years. will.
sever his connections Herewith on August
l. having engaged to teach n :ne public
of Waukesha, where he goes August
10. After August L the Independent win
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
6. H. Russell FINED.
Milwaukeean Drove His Automobile Too
Fast Through the Streets of
Madison.

MADISON, Wis, July 27.-T Special
AS a preliminary to the big golf game
at Maple Bluff today, George H. Russell
Of Milwaukee and w. O. Dixon. cnauf-
feur to V q. Simmons of Kenosha. paid
a fine Of SO and costs each in the mu-
nicipal court this morning for over speed
ing on Sherman avenue last night The
arrests were made by Detective Bod
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
Settle Cut of Court.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 27.-What
promised to be one of the most sensational
cases ever held in the GAINESVILLE courts
fIattened out Friday afternoon when he
attorneys in the case of the state versus
Willard KimbalI, charged with having
threatened the life of the complaining wit
ness, Martin Curtis, announced that q set
tlement had been reached.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
AGUINALDo OUT OF POLITICS.
Refuses to Qualify as a Voter for Tues
days Elections.

has refused TO qualify as a voter in the
election of an assembly next Tuesday.
believing the legislature will serve no
useful purposes for the Filipinos.
AnguiIado IS farming. and. while not
friendly to the government. ne is taking
no part in politics.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
Population of Egypt.

Census returns show that the total
population Of Egypt. exclusive of nomad
Redouins. is II a06.35 of whom 5.61S.
6S4 are males. and 5.5S1.675 females.
There is an increase of nearly 100000
since 1897.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
BUTTE MINERS ARE DELIGHTED.
Seven Thousand Parade to Show Ap-
prevail of Haywood Verdict.

BUTTE. Mont, July 29.-Seven thou
sand miners and other union workers of
Butte paraded the streets in this city
last evening as an expression of their
qualification at the acquittal of William
d. Haywood 1t was one of the largest
parades ever held in Butte.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
Oshkosh Y. NJ. c. Director Resigns.

OSHKOSH, Wis, July 27.-[SpeciaI. IA.
L. Meyers, for six years physical director,
of the Oshkosh Y. NJ. e. A. has resigned
his position to accept better opportunity
He has been offered position at Ell Paso
Texas, and at Seattle, Wash. but has not
decided which one he will accept.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02

A fund of $4,000 has been COM
pleted for the erection of a memorial to
the late Professor Shaler of Harvard
University.