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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17

BUTCHER'S PRICES.
Hogs, live per cwt...... 600 to 6.1O
Dressed hogs.......,,... 500
Caves per cwt......... 400 TO 5. so
Old chickens per Id. live IL to 8
Cattle live per cwt... 200 to 500.
Sheep per cWt. ...........3.00 to a. 90
Spring lambs per head. So. 90 to 3. so
GRAINS AND FLOUR.
Red winter Wheat-80.
White winter wheat-80
Spring No. 80
Spring No. 2-t6
Spring No. $50.
Corn-50.
Rye-iO.
Oats-40c.
Patent Flour-$1. 80 sack SIS. 20 Dbl.
Straight Flour-$4. 50 per Dbl; 81. 20
per sack.
Middlings-Per cwt., LOS.
Bran ]. 10
Rye Feed SIS.
Jacob Sproesser of Madison is en-
joying few Gays visit at home.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Middie=Aged and Old rIankind

There are thousands of you troubled with weak,
aching backs and kidneys and other unmistaka-
BILE signs Of nervous debility. Many die of this
difficulty. ignorant of the cause. The most OBJ.
stinate cases of this character treated with I'M
falling success
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17

All DiSea Ses of delicate nature-in1amma-
ton and kindred troubles
cured without pain or nconvience
Catarrh which poIsOns the breath. stomach
and lungs and paVes the way for Con-
sumption, also Throat Liver, Heart, Kidney,
Bladder and all constitutional and internal
troubles; also Rupture, Piles FistUIa, Dyspepsia,
DiauhOea and all diseases of the stomach and
bowels treated far in advance of any institution
in the country.
WrjteyOur troubles If living away from city.
medicine seIt as directed. Absolute
letters giving street and number plainly. Send
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17

"Oh the Carolina moonlight softly
lights the starry skies" sings Charlotte
poetess. Yes and it's the Carolina
moonshine that lightens the rarheeI's
heart.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

On each slice of tongue lay poached
egg and allow the egg to cool. BE sure
that your eggs are poached in the rings,
are we'll done and perfect in shape. Melt
your gelatin and stock and allow them to
cool, but not stiffen, and pour over the
eggs filling the spaces. When Is is formed
and ice cold the dish is ready to serve.
If you have used nice platter you can
garnsh this with parseley and have II
passed from guest to guest. If you wish to
serve ii individually. cut around each egg.
being careful not to break the jelly, lift
with a cake turner and serve on a paper
lace dolly trimmed with parsley
nice hot luncheon dish Is as follows:
Butter six shirred egg dishes. Boil ~
eggs very hard and let them get perfectly
cold, Then cut them in fine, lengthwise
pieces and lay around the egg dishes I'm
sun shape, over this pour a cream
sauce, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese
over each dish. Then place in hot oven
and bake for FIVE minutes or until nicely
Drowned. Removed and serve at once.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
SURPRISE BILL
AT KEITH'S

It's a corking fine bill that Is offered at
Keith's this week. full Of surprises and
fun and everyone is talking about II as
the best bill of the season. Rossi's beauti-
full horse, who plays musical instruments
in an intelligent and almost human man.
ner that is positively uncanny, is, one OF
the headline features that is making peo-
pie talk and it is not to be wondered at.
This animal plays upon the different in
struments with little persuasion and there
is no chance for trickery in the act. He
Is easily the cleverest and most interest
ing animal vaudeville has had for many
a day.
Wounded Knee, the only real Indian
actor before the public, is another of the
features that is attracting attention from
local theatregoers. This Indian is n gen.
uine full-blooded Navajho. who appears
with Middleton. and Spellmeyer by per-
mission of the United States government.
He's a picturesque chap. with physique
that makes every man in the audience
envious "A Texas Woolng." the dramatic
sketch I'm which Wounded Knee is ap-
pearing with Middleton and Spellmeyer,
is one OF the best that vaudeville has
had. 1t has some very pretty scenery
and electrical effects and 1t Is excellently
played. Mr.. Middleton, an excellent ac-
tor plays the role OF the cowboy with de-
lightful earnestness and simplicity and
Miss Spellmeyer, an attractive young
woman, Is very charming as the Southern
girl who wins the cowboys love. The
playlet brstles with merry lines and has
real dramatic interest. Vaudeville audi
ence like 1t. ataleast Keith audiences do.
Eltinge. the impersonator, fresh from
Partisan triumphs and with gowns that
spell Paris" all over them. is winning
admiration and applause unstinted A
stunning black velvet gown, very much
la Gibson girl, Is the first dazzling crea-
tion exhibited by Eltinge. who sings, in
this gown, rollicking song about the
"Sandow girl" This is followed by
dainty, simple little debutante frock, af-
ter which comes a juvenile impersonation
that is a genuine hit It's a wonderfully
cleved act, and the surprising denouement
of the act finds the house applauding
wildly
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
TODAY IN
HISTORY

1901. Charter for Yale college granted.
I770. Unsuccessful attack on the Brit
ish at Savannah, Ga
1852. Lewis Cass, statesmen ana SOL
I70s. Isaac Ferrs clergyman and edu-
Gator, born Chancellor of the Uni
versity of New, York
thor. OF Massachusetts,. born. stu
dents Manual and other popular
1901. Rowland @. Hazard, manufac-
turer and author. born:
1905. William NICK. Gwin, senator,
born. One of California's first repre-
ISIS. Henry Llppitt manufactures and
governor, born. His milling interests
in Rhode Island were very extensive.
1922. George Sykes, soldier. born. He
served in both Mexican and Civil
1870. Harriet Hosmer. sculptor. born:
She designed the fountain In Central
1882. Elizabeth Akers Allen. poet. born.
Author of Rock Me TO Sleep"
1892. Francis J. Campbell blind cdu-
Gator, born. Founder of the Royal
Normal college, London.
1890. Winfield Scott Schley naval off,
Ger. born. Hero of battle OF Santiago,
1s4s. Bradford Torrey. author. born. A
frequent contributor to literary perl
Is47. Battle of Huamantla, Mexico.
1882. James Il Lockwood Arctic ex-
ploreSr. born; He went "Farthest
1860. Leonard Wood. soldier, born.
Governor general of Cuba
1881. Attack upon Santa Rosa Island,
1862. Gen. Stuart started on his raid
in Pennsylvania.
1868. Edwin w. Box editor OF Ladies'
Home Journal, born.
1857. Alaska transferred to the United
States.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
Petty Larcenies Reported

Nathan Jonathan has reported TO the
police that a skirt was stolen last eve
ming from the doorway of his store at
227 North Main street. The skirt Is VAL
ued at s..
Cant. Thomas w. Manchester has re-
ported TO the police that box containing
clothing and toilet articles, among the
former his Grand Army uniform, all val
ued at si41.5o. which he left In the lobby
OF the Narragansett Hotel for a few min
utes, was stolen Monday
A duplicate key worker gained entrance
into William Vaughn's house. 21 West
field street, Monday, and stole A.47 from
n sideboard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
HARRIMAN'S TICKET
NOT OPPOSED

Salt Lake City, Utah. Oct. 9.-E. II.
Hartman and his policies were indorsed
In a resolution passed by the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Union Pa
cific Railroad company here yesterday.
The board Of directors was reelected
without opposition.
The directors reelected are.- Edward
III. Hartman, New York; Oliver Ames.
Boston: william Cornish, New York; A.
j. Earling, Chicago; Robert w. Goelet,
Newport; Henry C. Frick, New York;
William Mahl. New York; ii. H. Rogers.
New York; Marvin Hughitt, Chicago; r.
s. Lovett. Chicago: r. S. Peabody New
York; Joshua +. Smith, Salt Lake City;
James Stillman, New York; p. A. valen-
tine. New York.
OF the total 2.95o592 shares. common
and preferred, 2,26l,3l7 were voted at the
meeting. mainly by proxies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
THE COUNCIL FIGHTS.

The Democrats of Wards and who such signal victories
the last Thursday again hard work They realize
that would be we'll for the citizens OF these wards il they changed
the personnel Of their delegations in the city council.
Alderman Dunn has for three years represented his the
board of aldermen and citizens believe he should retire. that
Former Councilman Gamer have chance represent the ward
Mr. Gamers friends working hard for his
In Ward many Democrats believe that John Conaty ESQ.,
other able Democrat who would supporter
Democratic Mayor should suppant Alderman McAiann
The of these wards
careful attention from the 1t is particularly home al
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

neck In front and pointed outline In back
being easily full In front and gathered at
the neck edge and waisuine. A beading
run with washable ribbon is a pleasing
finish for the edges with a narrow fulled
lace as adornment The petticoat is In
four cores. fitting smoothly at the front
and sides and being gathered to the belt
at the back II may be completed with
ruffle OF embroidery or lace if desired.
For the medium size Pa yards Of materi-
al 36 inches wide are needed.
26O3-Sizes 10. IL, IS years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
Eggs in Jelly

This - n beautiful luncheon dish and
will appeal 20 the woman who loves TO
entertain daintily Make a Jelly that Is
arm but will CULVER Of any standard gela-
in. favored with soup stock that has been
strained. 10 10 we'll to make this the day
before and allow II 20 harden so that
YOU are SIRE OF it, consistency. Arrange
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
Children Bitten by Dog

Frank Olsen, r. and Sadie Brown, ~.
while on Dodge street, near Lester street
last evening were bitten by bulldog,
and the wounds were dressed by DIR. TX.
y Lovewel The dog. which is owned
by Robert Tonge OF "a Lester street, was
taken charge OF by Dog officer Dean
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
MAGIC HAIR STAIN

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE oRMSBY. wig Maker and
Hairworker. is9 fremont street. Bos-
ton. Ii is simple. safe and easily ap-
piled: contains no lead poisons; use
il once and you will never use any
other. BLANDING q BLANDING. 81
weybosset street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
Man Fell and Stunned

Alfred Goodspeed OF % Wickenden
street while attempting TO board car
at Westminster and Eddy streets last
evening fell and was stunned, but soon
recovered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

1t be generally agreed all the circles in which he has
moved Shores that Wilmington Ingram Bishop
OF London of those know whom privilege He has
been the friend OF rich and his home city, and the quail
ties that endear him the water win him other friends
here.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

1t is doubtful many writers OF far greater ability than
Mary Jane Holmes have much genuine pleasure she
Her first novel; Tempest and Sunshine has proven perennial in
its popularity chids doll.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

fair than any contest all that the Democrats Of the other
wards the Democrats of Ward and Ward is that
the capable and suitable be chosen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

One of the house gown here shown
white trimmed with fine Swiss insertion and
embroidery gown Empire style and closes in front in
made short Japanese style The
skirt joined the body Three deep ounces
The decoration of construction
and should prove becoming the majority OF hgures
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

Perhaps President Roosevelt will think better Of that Oklahoma
constitton while his close The
people expect him regard the wishes Of the Of the forty
sixth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

Spain tried the Pacific and failed but
that why the Und States should be the
perior power thereon in the future.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

Marking handkerchiefs with the SIM
pie initial is extremely confusing, espec-
tally when the washing is sent to laund-
ress outside OF the house. good plan TO
avoid this Is to mark with both or all
three initials. or. better still, with the en-
tire name. This, however, Is unpleasantiy
conspicuous.
better way Is to secure small In
delible stamp OF the name, and TO stamp
the centre of each handkerchief so that
the>marking Is never in sight except when
IL IS needed.
Another plan. adopted In family OF
three daughters. Is TO use system or
eyelets I'm one corner--one eyelet for the
eldest daughter. two for the second.
three for the third. The plan works like
"A charm, for the family initial on the
parents handkerchiefs are, OF course,
easily recognizable from the difference
between the size of mems and womens
hadnkercchiefs.
Finally, one girl. who boards alone.
marks each OF her handkerchiefs with
large and plain X, confident that no one
else will claim that initial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09
Pretty Ramekins

With September the oyster dainties
are again served. and this season the
housewife will have them cooked and
served I'm dainty ramekins for individual
use. There are countless pretty dishes
which may be purchased for 5 cents to
$3.50 apiece. These dishes are OF porce-
lain or china which stands the heat test
and does not blacken when frequently
used for baking dishes. There Is quite an
advantage In one purchasing set OF
these handy cooking utensils, since some
very savory dishes from left-overs may be
made I'm them. OF course. the foods are
mostly from chopped meats, vegetables,
spaghetti and often rich condiments. A
good breakfast dish Is made with chop
ped meat mixed with cream and butter.
cracker crumbs and one egg broken on
top OF the hash and allowed 10 slowly
bake I'm the natural shape. For evening
dinner scalloped oysters In individual
dishes may be served I'm countless ways.
In fact, the housewife who Is decidedly
economical. win find that. with the use OF
these dishes many meals can made from
leftover foods which, are not appetizing
when served In large quantities In the
usual manner. one day tiny potato pies
can be made I'm the dishes and everyone
who has ever tasted n creamy potato pie
mixed with hashed ham or beef can tcsti-
~ TO it's excellence as n change from other
fooas rommonlv prhvidcd
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-09

IL is usually with undersarmonts that
the girl begins her hrst sewing, and no
better patterns for corset cover and petit
coat can be found than those sketched
The corset cover 10 finished with square
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26
MUST o DRINK
Electric Company Warns Employe
Against Indulgence In Liquor.

General Manager Ernest Gozrzen-
bach. Of the Greensboro Electric Co,
has issued the following order to en-
ployes Of the company:
1t has been necessary within the
past few days to discipline one Of our
employees OF CCOun of indulsing i'll
Intoxicating liquor. I am posting this
notice to inform all employees of the
company whether working on cars.
power station, OF on the line, that the
policy Of this company will be TO
eliminate al employees who habitually
indulge in liquor, Or whose associa-
tons u Of working hours are not
above ~reIrOaCn.
This notice is not posted through
any sympathy for any prohibition
movement. but as a matter OF self
protection and for the beTterment of
the service. Indulgence IN ~intoxicat-
ing LIQUORS is bad enough III any place
but it * particularly Objectionable
when tie safety and life Of the public
depends on the conduct Of emrl0ye
of a public service corporation. Xix
ours."-GreensbOrc Telegram.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26
THE HOME
The Superintendent Makes Her l;r1~ri
for -Four Months.

Miss Elizabeth \. Neiylann. super
intendent OF the Florence CrittentOr
Industrial Home, Of Charlotte, has
made her report for the months Of
October, November. December and
January to the officers. During this
time IA adults and 10 children have
been cared for. 42.282 meals were fur
nished 5,2S4 adults and 99s children.
Is religious services held, (besides
morning and evening prayers) FIVE Of
these being conducted by various
clergymen OF the city; % professional
visits were made by Dr.. Annie Alex
ander. n So visitors called at the
home.
The report continued: We unbe
al present ten girls and seven children.
A sewing room has been opened SO as
10 make the home. as far as possible,
seif-supporting from same; have re-
ceived 1915.
we are very grateful to all who.
have been n are contributing to this
work. which is one of the most neces-
charities OF Charlotte.
With this, we start out afresh in
a work for which many cannot see
=" reason: but. with this aim in view
the salvation of souls."-Charlotte
Observer,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26

limo TO the advancement OF his OWE
interests. In some of the southern
states Mr.. Shaw is understood TO De
particularly strong and is said TO have
built up an organization that is labor
ing to advance his Interests. HIS
strength in the south is said to lie
chiefly in the Atlantic coast states. A
thorn in the side Of Mr.. Shaw, how
ever, is the candidacy Of Governor
Cummins, Of Iowa. Between him and
Mr.. Shaw and the other stand-par
tariff men Of the party there has been
q bitter struggle for several years. II
IS claimed by persons VINO profess TO
know the situation in Iowa that a d.
vided delegation must inevitably go to
the national convention
IL Judge Taft abandOns his idea Of go
ing TO the supreme court and becomes
an active candidate, a similar outcome
is likely in Ohio, where Senator TO
raker will contest with Mr.. Taft for the
support of the Ohio delegates. Bo.n
Mr.. Taft and Senator Foraker live in
Cincinnati. The senator's stronghold
is the southern part Of the state, but
MFR. Taft would find his supporter 8
chiefly in the northern part and par
ticularly in the LAKE region. where
Representative Burton is one Of the
party leaders. Mr.. Burton, however,
is SAID TO have presidential ambitious
and he might find something to his
advantage In the Ohio situation il the
Foraker and Taft factions got into a
wranole and found it necessary TO
agree upon some dark horse. Just a:
present Foraker. aided by Senator
Dick, state chairman, controls the
party organization, but all over the
state the ~contending forces are prepar-
ing to wreGt this control from them, If
possible in the next state convention.
There has been but little said about
'Uncle Joe" Cannon, the speaker OF
the house, lately, but there has nothing
happened TO indicate that this hale
and hearty old man has withdrawn
himself from the presidential POSI-
les
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26
DEATH OF COUNTY TREASURER
John b. Troy Passes AWay-In,por
tant MeetiEg-FarrncrS Suicide
News and Personal Note.
Especial to The Messenger


Fayetteville. n. c.. February is
Mr. John B. Troy. the treasurer OF Cum
oerland county. died Y sterday morn
ing at his home on Meadow Lane
rather suddenly, though he lad been
IN feeble health for some time. lie was
a native OF Randolph county, and was
engaged in business here for years
both before and after tho war. He sue
ceeded the late James D. Mott as conn
~ treasurer. and 50 highly was he e.
teemed and trusted that he was con-
dnued in office by the democratic party
term after term, virtually by acclama-
ton. He leaves a widow, one daugn-
ter, Mrs. w. D. Castor, and one borth-
er, Mr.. w. c Troy.
On Saturday night a citizens meet
ing was held at the Donaldson academy
On Haymount TO discuss the PROPOSE
ton OF extending the corporate limits
to take in that suburb. Speeches wera
made by Colonel G. ". Broadfcot, Cap
tain j. II. Robinson, hesss. H. Lut-
terloh, W. l.. HOlt, J. N. Lamb an
Others and the sentiment OK The meet
ing proved overwhelmingly against
the extension, A committee OF FIVE
was appointed to go before the legis-
lature, and ask that Haymount have
opportunity to pres Mt lis case when
the matter UP before THAI
body.
Last Friday Zach Plummer, a farmer
living near st. Paul's, Robson county.
aged about so years, committed SUI
eide by hanging himself TO a tree. No
cause is known for his s~alf-destruc-
ton.
Mrs. John McDuffe, of S~eventy-Firsr
township in this county, who, before
marriage, was Miss Morrell, died in
hospital in Raleigh last Sunday.
The movement to create a new ooun-
ty, to be named Glenn, out Of parts OF
Cumberland, Robson and Moore, Is
attracting much interest and no little
anxiety here. Cumberland's state SEN
ator, the correspondent has been i'll
formed warmly favors it II it should
pass the legislature it will top of Cum
IVA iO1O q lcA SO Va IS DSSI upldItC
farming countryA and deprive it Of
three or four democratic s~trOn2holds,
making it a very close, il lot republi-
can county.
The Charlotte Chronicle a day Or two
ago stated hat there were ii capital
asses ON a docket Of IT'S cases in Neck
lenburg county and Is blind tiger.
cases- This Is one of the counties that
the prohibtionists made good, and
soberL and moral, and law-aDIding b.
their legislation.
Cumberland superior court, for civil
cases only consumed today, Judge
on the bench. On motion OF
Colonel C. w. Broadfoot, seconded by
Judge Sutton, the Judge adjourned
court in respect to the memory Of }.
B. Troy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26
HAS LARGE RESERVE FUN
Superintendent of ~Pcnitentiary Makes
Annual Report to Governor
Especial to The MessepgeTl

tSpecldl 10 me Messenger
Raleigh, N. c.. February 16.-The
penitentiary report for lat year given
to the governor by Superintendent
Mann today says the number of CON
Flcts January 1, 1905, was 6S5, January
L, 1906, 65S, January 1, 1907, 662. The
state farm requires three hundred. and
TWO hundred and fifty are en- railroad
and turnpike work. The remainder
are used in perating the brick plant
and IN clothes making and repairing
Last year the state farm did not yieIo
as abundAntly as it did the three pre-
nous years. Two freshets in the Roa-
noke river during August DESTROYED
at cas- two thousand barrels corn. IT'S
sewerage system will be connected
with that Of the Agricultural and Me-
chancca college to the city main. This
Will remove a serious menace to healn
The penitentiary has now to it's credI,
IN cash, state bonds, solvent credits !
farm products at current prices and
other cash items a comfortable reserve
OF S242, 1s1.
The danseruos insane department,
OF prison is in good condition and Ia.
maintain d within the annual an
Of $1,000. It's inmates have
been comfortably provided for ana fur
nisheA literally with necessaries. The
department is intendad and built tel
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26
Evelyn Nesbit IhaT Breaks
Down en- Wines otlHd
DAMAGING ADMISSIONS
Made with BIindiRs Tears and
Crimson Cheeks.

Subject Affecting Witness That Je-
Hiding Pracc-Defendant Lost Sight
OF in the Interest Which Ccntcrs on
Ills Wifc-Two Newspaper Women.
Overcome by Scene Beat Hasty Re
Will be Kept on Stand Two More
Days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26

The first battle-declared to be a
small ahair-has taken place between
the forces of Nicaragua and Honduras.
The president of the latter claims a
victory for his army. The Nieara-
guans say they defeated the Hondu-
rams; 80 if you are enough interested
in the matter on one side or Re other
you can take your shoies.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26

Asked by a constituent for a copy Of
the rules Of congress, Representative
Hale forwarded a picture of Uncle Joe.
labeled This is it".-Nashville Amer
lean.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-26

accommodate 20, but the average num-
Der cared for has been 50. This neces-
STATED the confinem ut OF three zach
night in the cells Of the prison.