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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
STUDENTS JUMP INTO LAKE.
Freshman Crew Fused in Squat Leap
to Save Shell

MADISON, Wis, April 12.-Wiscon-
sins crew took its first bath of the sea-
son in Lake Mendoza Thursday after
noon. Coach Ten Eyck took his cubs
out for a spin in the shells
AS the freshmen squad was heading
from Picnic point to the boat house. a
squat suddenly arose. The men pulled
for the dock, but finding it impossible
to land the coXswain ordered rowers to
back water.
The order came too late. The novices
became confused and to save the shell
from being pounded against the dock or
run on shore, the men were forced to
jump into the icy waters Of the lake
None of the men is any the worse
for the accident.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
NEWS OF THE STATE.

MAIDSTONE. T. Wheelock, secretary OF
the wisconsin Development and advance
ment association, has gone TO ST. Paul to
confer with agents of a large colony seek
ing homes in northern Wisconsin.
RACINE - The trial of William Dillon,
charged with the murder of Jacob c. Best
of Milwaukee, will not take place at this
term of the circuit court, which has been
adjourned TO April D..
MARINETTE - Mrs. Octave Ducharne,
aged 45. died of heart disease Thursday
night Just as she reached home from at
tending a social of the Catholic Benevolent
society.
GRAND RAPTDS-A number of cases of
smallpox have developed during the last
week One death has resulted.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
III POSTOFFICE SCRAMBLE.
Many Are After Position at Phillips
Vacancy by Removal.

PHILLIPS. Wis, April 1J.-There is
a lively contest for the position Of post
master to fill the vacancy caused by the
removal of Postmaster Il. ID. Spcrry,
who was appointed over a year ago.
There are several candidates. among
whom are Mrs. Evans. wife of the for
mer postmaster 3. II. Evans; DIR. G. ID.
FeDelon, w. j. Ncef and O. J. Johnson.
They will have filed petitions and other
Endorsements with Congressman a.
Morse of Amigo.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
$4,000 CIGARS STOLEN.
Well Driller Is Held for Larceny at
Grand Rapids.

GRAND RAPIDS. Wis, april 13.-ISpe-
I'm. L. Ohlmstedt. a we'll driller from
Arpin, this county, was given hearing be-
fore Justice Brown on a charge brought by
he OfteIie-Stondahl Land company of Pitts
Vile for stealing cigars, aud was bound
over to the circuit court. Some time IN
February last the office of the Oftelie-Ston-
dahl Land company was broken into and
$1,000 cigars stolen.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
BROTHER DEAD; ENDS LIFE
Wisconsin Man Commits Suicide While
Caring for Property of Deceased
Kin in Michigan,

MARINETTE, Wis, April 13.-[Spe-
cial. Oscar Barker, aged 5S who has
been in charge of his brothers mill four
miles east of Ingalls,, Mich, committed
suicide Friday night by shooting himself
with a rifle through the head. He had
been acting strangely since the death of
his brother last fall. He came from
Wrightstown, Wis, where he was born
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
STOP Theft" THEY CRIED.
Wild Chase for Stranger Through the
Streets of Two Rivers.

TWO RIVERS. Wis, April 10
Especial while Ed Wikuette absented
himself for a few minutes from his bar
room in the opera house, a stranger
robbed the cash register but was de-
tected before leaving the premises. a
lively chase through side streets and al
legs ensued until the thief was finally
forced to seek a hiding place in a barn
which wes soon surrounded by crowd.
Here he was caught and lodged in jail.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
CONSCIENCE HITS A THIEF.
Appleton Man Surprised by Return of
Prize Birds.

APPLETON, Wis, April ia chick
en- thief with Il conscience returned ten
chickens he stole from the coop of Harry
Bodemer the other night
The following morning when Mr. Bodc-
mer visited his hen house he discov-
cred that ten of his choicest chickens
were stolen some time during the night
there still being eight in the coop.
Mr.. Bodcmcr had no clue to the theft
and the next day he was more surprised
then when he visited tie coop for he
found his stolen chickens as everyone
of them had been returned.
1t is said the thicf'A motive may have
been to secure Il setting of eggs.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
DEPOT FOR CHIPPEWA FALLS.
Omaha Road Promises to Spend 100000
for improvement.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. April IS.
+ Special. Vice President ]. T. Clark,
Engineer c. W. Johnson, General Su-
perintendent s. G.. Strickland, General
Manager \. ". Trenholm and Division
Superintendent P. W. Kennedy of the
Omaha road were here to confer with
the members of the Progressive League
Council on proposed improvements. The
officials promised 10 expend $4,000 in
erecting a depot and lowering the grade.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
Ill FROM OvERWORK
NERVOUS PROSTRATIoN CURED
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down from overWork and from cOnfne-
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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
FORMER AssEMBLYMAN DEAD.
N. T. Martin, Postmaster at Mineral
Point, Expires.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, April %
Especial. IN. T. Martin died Sunday
night OF heart trouble, SO years old. Mr..
Martin had been III the hardware bust
ness here for forty years. He was 4
member of school board. had been post
master for the last eight years, and had
just received his appointment for an
other term. He served one term as a
member Of the Assembly from this dis
fric+
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
RoYCR0FTERs START COLONY.
Dr. Bierle of Philadelphia at Head of
Settlement

Or. Bierle Of Philadelphia has pur-
chased Il plot of 100 acres on the Pocono
mountain, about mile and half from
Crcsco. on which he intends to establish
Il colony of Roycroftcrs. There is 10 be
large central administration building,
and about this will he grouped the cot
tage homes of the members of the socie-
~, which will be created as they are re-
quircd. BroadhoadS creek flows through
the tract, and the location is considered
one Of the most slightly and desirable in
all that picturesque and beautiful region.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
PROMINENT WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs Betsey Riddle COTE of Kenosha Dies
from Heart Trouble.

KENOSHA, Wis. April 13,-[Spe-
ciai. Mrs. Betsey Riddle COTE, aged IS
years. widow of William COTE and wide
IL known, died suddenly here Friday
night of heart disease. She had been
in the best of health until half hour
before her death. Mrs. COTE had resid-
ed here since 1910. She is survived by
two sons and a daughter, DR.. James
Riddle COTE. New York, president of the
New York Medical society; DR.. William
COTE of Duluth and Mrs. Emmay COTE
Smythe, a we'll known Kenosha club
woman.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
TRAMPS INTERPRET LAW.
Eleven Refuse to Work Outside of En-
closure at Eau Claire and Make
Their Decree Stand.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, April 13.-[Spe-
ciaI. City authorities today attempted
to make eleven tramps work on street
improvements They struck.
With dignifed mien, the spokesman of
the gang informed the police who were
to guard them that the law specifically
provides that persons held i'll Jail for
petty Offenses shall not be forced to do
any labor except within Jail yard or
other inclosure.
This staggered the authorities, but per-
suasion failed and the tramps are in Jail,
ont of the cold
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
OCONTO STORIES BURNED.
Department Concern Loses $4,000 Stock
and Building Is Destroyed-Fire
Is Under Control.

OCONTO. Wis, April 13.-[SpeciaLl
store lost $4,000 in stock this morning
when the building and contents were de-
stroyed by fire The flames were not
permitted to spread from the one struc-
ture. The loss Is partially covered by
insurance.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
GROW PEANUTS IN VALENCIA.
Both Spanish" and Double Jointed" or
"Giants" RAISED

The only province in Spain where
peanuts are produced is Valencia. There
are two different sorts, one containing
two nuts-probably known in America as
Spanish peanuts-and the other contain
ing three or four nuts, known i'll Eng
land as giants" The first class is by
far the most common and cheapest.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
POOR MEN Gu TO SENATE.
Western States Honor Citizens Who
Came as Storage Passengers

Many wonderful things happen in this
country. One of them is the recent cleo
ton TO the United Senate from Il west
arn state of the son of an immigrant
who came to this country in the steerage
In the middle of the last century and
later married fellow steerage passcn-
ger. But this is not so wonderful rs
the presence in the Senate of another
man who came over in the steerage him
self and has risen to position of power
and influence.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
OSHKOSH ALDERMAN WEBS.
J. J. Stephenson Unexpectedly Returns
from Canada with Bride.

OSHKOSH. Wis, April 1J.-[Spe-
cial. Aid. John J. Stevenson Of the sew
enth ward surprised his Oshkosh friends
Sunday evening by arriving here with a
bride He is wealthy. lie married Miss
Minnie Cooke. daughter Of Mrs Thomas
Cooke, the ceremony taking place at To-
ronto Can, several weeks ago. Mr..
Stevenson was formerly Il member of the
Williamson 4 Libbey Lumber company.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
FEDERAL INSPECTOR
TO GO TO MILWAUKEE.
General Repair Scheme at Government
Building to Be Investigated
by Chicago Agent.
WASHINGTON. D. G..

WASHINGTON, D. C., April -
Especial w. II. Devos collector of
customs at Milwaukee, this morning had
an interview with the supervising archi-
tect relative to general repairs to the Gus
tom house, especially repairs to side
walks A special inspector will be or
dered to Milwaukee from Chicago at
once to look over the situation. Mr..
Deyos will return to Milwaukee to-
night
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
PATCHWORK EDUCATION HERE.
Englishmen Find a Fault in American
common Schools

Hubert ]. Sweeney, B. L.. one of the
representatives of the London school
board on the Mosley commission of Eng
fish teachers tat present visiting this
country. considers the American system
of education superior to the British in
some respects. On the other hand, he
thinks that the American effort to ac-
quire some knowledge of a wide range Of
subjects results in the acquisition of a
rather superficial knowledge of the more
important studies, especially mathemat
les, at the end of the public school
course
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19

Garfield Tea, the Mild laxative, is a
pure, practical household remedy; good
for young and old. To be taken for con-
stipation, indigestion, sick-headache. colds
and diseases arising from impure blood.
1t clears the complexion.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
VISITS FATHER; ARRESTED.
Son of Oshkosh Man in Custody on Old
Forgery Charge.

OSHKOSH. Wis, April ID Spe-
cial I--RichaTd Fretsch, whose father
lives IN this city, was arrested Saturday
on the charge Of committing forgery at
Wausau four years ago. Mr.. Fretsch ar
rived in Oshkosh Saturday from North
Yakima, Washington, to visit his reIa-
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
VETERAN KILLED BY TRAIN.
Body of John Clark is Found Beside
Tracks at Waupaca.

WAUPACA. Wis, April 12-[Spe-
cial. THE body of John Clark, a civil
var veteran, was discovered beside
railroad track about three miles west Of
here by a train crew Thursday night.
An inquest was held today. 1t is thought
he fell off a train.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
"HOME SWEET HOME" IN 1928.
Made a Great Hit in Connection with
Production OF Nelodrama.

Home, Sweet Home, was first sung
in this country at Il thcatcr in PhiladeI-
phia, in connection with the production
of John Howard Paync's mcIodrama,
"Clari, the Maid of Milan" This was
in 1923. The play was originally pro
duccd in Coycnt Garden thcator, Lon
don, and Immediately the sweet air OF
the song sung by CLAIR became famous.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
LUECK'S PLURALITY 1905.
Far Ahead of Former Senator Merton,
the Second Candidate.

MADISON, Wis, April 13.-Martin
L. Lueck of Juneau was elected judge of
the Thirteenth circuit by a plurality of
1905, according to official returns. His
closest competitor was former State Sen
ceived total vote of 4554 against
Lueck's $3.50 Patrick O'Meara of West
Bend ran third with total vote of 1885
and Harvey J. Frame of Waukesha last
with 1884. The vote by counties was as
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
Watering Plants.

No plant should be given nourishment
If it shows plain signs of still retaining
sufficient for immediate wants. 'Drib-
lets" are not beneficial; the ideal way TO
water q plant is TO immerse the whole
pot in pail of water from quarter to
half an hour.-Garden.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19

Philpotts has made us familiar with
romantic DevOnshire in his fasCinat-
ing novels, The River" children of
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
EMBALMING WOMAN'S FIELD.
Miss Jessie Richart of Spooner Thinks It
S Good Calling

| SPOONER, Wis, April 13.-[Special i
Miss Jessie Richart has taken up the study
of embalming and will become an under
/ taker. There are many fields for women
/ and all of them are the subject of debate
she says. Il feel that the field OF embalIn-
j ing offers great advantages 10 women
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
SERVANT GIRL
ENDS HER LIFE
Family Preparing to Leave for Europe
Upsets a Faithful Do
meStic.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 13.-
Shooting herself in the right temple
with large SO caliber revolver belong
ing to a son in the family for which she
worked, Mary Schellander, aged 20, a
domestic, committed suicide at 52S Mil
Waukee street at 40 this morning.
Feared Being Left Alone.
The girl had been respondent and at
times had seemed to be insane She
was alone in this country and worried
because the family was about to leave
ior Europe when she would be without
friends.
This morning. while her employer,
Mrs. Theodore Frey, was upstairs, the
girl ranSacked a desk on the lower floor
and obtained possession Of the revolver,
which she loaded and then deliberately
shot herself, death being instantaneous.
Find Aged Violin.
The coroner was called and took the
body to the morgue In examining the
effects of the young woman, Who has
been IN this country for only one year,
having come from Austria, the coroner
deputy found an aged violin which he
took charge of. The instrument is of
Italian make of the seventeenth cen
fury, and was greatly priced by the
SOuLlS NOlidu us all uGlFiOODl. Al one
time, she showed it to DIR. Horace NJ
Brown, a connOiseur who, it is said
gave her Il certificate assuring her of it's
value. The instrument is thought to be
StradiyariuS and instruments of this
class, if genuine, are valued at from
$1,000 upwards
Servant Was Faithful
The young woman had been with the
family for eight months and had become
very much attached to them She was
yefy faithful and had been well liked.
There was absolutely no reason for
her committing the act" said a member
OF the family, because she received the
best Of treatment and was more than
satisfied. The family was intending to
take trip to Europe and then she would
be without Il position. We thought per-
hapS that was the reason for her de-
spondency, although she has during the
past few months had occasional spells
OF mClanchOlia and was net in the best
OF spirits. The violin she owned, was
in bad condition, but was said to be Of
great value nevertheless, and she said
it was brought by her from her home i'll
Austria, where her family priced it high
~. She was not anxious to sell it, for
several offers had been made to her, one
BY Or. Brown who examined the violin
for her"
1t is not known that the young woman
has any friends in this country with the
exception of her employer, but an eff
fort will be made by the coroner to COM
municate with her parents i'll Austria"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
Ritter Is Alderman at Racine

RACINE. Wis, April 13-The drawing of
slips before the council Friday night set
tied one of the most bitter contests for
aIdermanic honors ever held in this city.
Peter Ritter the Democratic nominee, was
declared elected.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
PRESERVE PICTURES OF HEROES.
Mikado and Crown Prince Have Album
of Slain Officers.

The Mikado and tne crown prince of
Japan are each having an album made
of photographs of all the military and
naval officers killed III the war with
Russia
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
Machinist Killed by Car.

RACINE. Wis, April 15.-Peter Su-
kus, machinist, IS years DID, with
wife and three children, fell under the
wheel of an interurban car and died one
hour later.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19

terminated with the return TO Japan of
the southern part of Saghalien, a 80
mile railway has been built on the island
and all parts of it connected by tele-
graphs.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
CUT FARE FOR PUPILS.
La Crosse Company Sells IS Checks for
81 to Children.

LA CROSSE, Wis, April 12.-All
school children will be given reduced
street car rates hereafter, according to
an agreement reached between President
b. Z. Edwards of the La Crosse City
Railway company and the council. Pres
ident Edwards agreed to sell thirty-fye
tickets for 81
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
Suicide EXniTes in IaiI.

KENOSHA. Wis, April 15.-TSpe-
cial. Peter Wilson, Jr, aged 40 years
a Racine man, died at the county jail
here early this morning result of a
dose Of carbolic acid taken with suicidal
intent Saturday night.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19

JANESyILLE-August Putakuhn. for
mer RI lway employe, arrested on q charge
of threatening the life Of q North Western
engineer, has been discharged for lack OF
evidence
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19

Judge Lueck has already taken his
place on the bench under a special APP
pointment to succeed the late Judge
Dick
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19
SOLDIER TURNED TO PIG RAISING.
Lord 1AItchener's Father, Spartan Parent,
Made Money in Hogs

Lord Witchener's father, who was a
Spartan parent, was also Il soldier; but
in Ireland he turned his attention to
breeding pigs as a source of income.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-19

BLOOMINGTON-Th league d2clamatory
contest of Mount Hope, Cassyiile. Potosi
and Bloomington will be held here April 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-08
ELECTION OF THE
FIRST OFFICERS
Association Names Mrs. F. w.
Bahrsen as President.

4 meeting of the board of manager
of the Old Ladies' Home association
was held in the pariOrs of the Harpe:
house this morning and officers were
elected as follows:
President-Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen.
First Vice President-Mrs. G. II.
Huntoon of Moline.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Mary
Montgomery.
Secretary-Mrs. A. H. McCandless.
Assistant Secretary-Mrs. Franz
Gould of Moline
Treasurer-Mrs. |. S. White.
Assistant Treasurer-Mrs. l.. Simon
Bylaws were discussed and a com
mittee was appointed to make draf
of bylaws and to present them at I
meeting to be held next Tuesday morn
ing at the Harper house, when othe
important matters will come before
the meeting.