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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
JAWBONE ON A STRIKE,
Chippewa Falls Farmer Yawns Once Too
Often and His Mouth Refuses
to Work

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, July 20.
Especial. Roy Bailey, a well known
farmer, was in a sad plight Thursday
and it took him some time to explain
that his Jaw was out of order and
that it was essential that he should be
taken to this city at once for medical
treatment. When Mr.. Bailey awoke ear
ly in the morning he was seized with a
yawning fit. During one Of the biggest
yawns, the jawbones refused to work
and realizing that something was wrong,
he FASTENED to seek assistance. He
pointed to his open mouth, but at first
could not make anyone understand. They
looked into his mouth, examined his
tongue and shook their heads. Finally
in desperation ne seized a pencil and
wrote, Doctor at once At the hos
pitaI here he was placed under chloro-
form and the doctor succeeded IN getting
the jawbones in proper gear. He was
advised. however, to use the jawbOnes
sparingly during the next few weeks.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
Pineal Gland OF the Brain.

Probably the most startling fact in the
whole history Of the eye is that founded
upon the discovery Of the nature of the
pineal gland Of the brain. This last is
stump-Iike structure placed below the
big brain, or cerebrum. Descartes. find
ing no other solution of the problem of
the utility of this stump, placed the soul
in the pineaI gland. Later investigation
showed that the gland was a remnant
or vestige of an eye-structure The fact
that certain animals today-certain fish
es and Iizards-possess a pineaI eye af-
fords proof Of the contention that mans
pineal gland is the last vestige of such
an eye, which in his ancestral history
that is, in his far-back forbears-must
have figured forth as a definite organ of
sight.-Andrew Wilson in Illustrated
London News.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
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bring and should resolve from the first that when
ever left thus they will spend the time proftably in
acquiring useful knowledge, in enlargng their mental
horizon to be able to share their husbands
suits and understand their aims become their worthy
companions in every enterprise For this tremendous
display Of learning is requisite that would often rather
weary than not instead Of giving him the
ton of he seeks One of the friends Of my youth
unmarried woman, whose skill with her needle
unryaled always had book open before her while she
worked, and whilst executing lovely piece Of
broidery Of such graceful design in such delicate
colors that it looked like color SKETCH she would
learn all the finest passages from her author by heart
Thanks to this system she able to relate stories
refer to q book.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26

If you will stop to notice the char
acter of the bits used on the horses
you VII get another view Of the cruel
81 done to our faithful servants And
l. you could make an examination of
these bits and headgear. you would be
more astonished than ever.
1t would be impossible to estimate
the suffering that horses undergo from
high checking and from the weight OF
metal brought to bear on their frail
underjaws.
The modern fashionable bit weighs
two and a half pounds. The weight of
that bit rests on the lower jaw, where
the bone Is the frailest In the whole
anatomy of the horse. There are 10
teeth TO prevent the big, heavy bit from
bruising the tender jawbone. At that
point there Is only tusk. I have seen
that lone tooth so sore and tender from
where the heavy bits hit it that the
horse could hardly be bridled at ali.
Besides this MISUNDERSTANDING pound
bit, there is another bit In the horses
mouth, one to which the checkrein is
fastened. The latest fashionable check
~orks on pulley. Then, with q mar
tingale fastened TO the noseband and
bellyband, the horse can't even toss his
head higher, If 1t was physical posi-
billy, to get the temporary rest that
that would afford him.
But we seem to be getting worse in
stead Of better. The latest invention
is a bit with a tremendous paw run
ming back and squeezing the horses
tongue down so that he cannot move
it.
This last effort Of fashion, of course,
is to keep the horses tongue from Ioll-
ing from his mouth when he is checked
so high that in his agony he lets the
tongue out to try some change TO re-
lew, - .,.,i-, Though rho hulido- in
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
ANDREW JOHN IS DEAD
FORMER PRESIDENT OF SENECA
INDIANS EXPIRES.
One OF the Most Famous Red Men of
CountTy-WaS Friend of
Mckinley.
WASHINGTON, d.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. July 80
Andrew John, one of the most famous
Indians in the country. former president
Of the Seneca nation, and since 1880 the
Washingtonagent of the Six Nations,
died at the Emergency hospital in this
city the other day, of apopleNy. Mr..
John lived at Il boarding house at 224
TrHd street \. w. which is one of the
stopping places for visiting Indians who
have business in the various government
departments. His body was taken in
charge by the Fraternal Order of Red
Men ard will be probably taken 20 his
home al CattarauguS, \. y, for burial,
He had Il farm there of 200 we'll Guilt
waited aces. John was man of great
Influence and prominence in MS tribe,
and among the whites he hal many
friends, including the late President
Mckinney an0 Senator Quay.
His career as an official of the Seneca
nation began in 1865. and from that Gate
until lis death he was i'll the employ of
his trlbeSmen i'll various capacities. In
1S6S le was appointed an interpreter,
and in 1872 he became the tribal peace
maker" or Judge. Six years later he
was elected one of the sixteen council,
men of the tribe. and in 1880 he served
as clerk for the Seneca nation. In the
same wear. at Il council of the six ma
tons, held in OnOnrago. John was
elected chairman Of Il delegation to ho
maintained in Washington to prosecute
the claims Of the Indians against I&c
government. One of these eases was a
suit involving the title to a tract OF land
i'll Kansas, Johns efforts i'll behalf OF
tEc Six nations were SO successful that
the suits were decided in favor of the
Indians Congress appropriating approx
imately 100000. which was distri-
butcd among the claimants. The work
of distributing this amount was com
pleted only about week ago.
In 1881 John acted as treasurer, and
in 1887 was elected president of the Sen,
cca nation, which position he held until
1892. In addition to representing the
Seneca Indians in Washington, John had
also appeared in Albany before legls-
lation pending before the New York
Legislature.
BY special invitation of the late Presi,
dent Mckinley John was invited TO the
White house in ! 800, and after a lengthy
interview was given letter Of recon-
mendatiOn addressed to the people of the
United States, in which John was
vouched for by President Mckinley rs
Il friend of the people of the United
States and an authorized representative
of the Seneca nation. In 1903 he was
engaged in special work for the Smith.
sonian Institution under the Bureau OF
Ethnology and aided the institution III
obtaining many valuable photographs OF
Indian tribes throughout the country.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
A Slight Gap.

A genealogist, like poet, must be
born, not made. The naive sta tements
offered by persons whose one desire Is
TO show a lineage which will secure
them adnittance to some exclusive or
ganization drive the real genealogist
to rage or tears.
II don't see why I can't Join the
Daughters of the Early Founders "
said an indignant young woman to a
friend my line is perfectly clear ex-
cept in one place. It's so absurd"
What is the troublesome place ~
asked the genealogist.
ooh, It's in the eighteenth century, -
said the young woman, with much irri-
tation. They just failed to keep the
records, Of course. Of all foolish
things! Why, can remember back to
grandfather, you see, and mother re-
members two more generations, and
we're perfectly sure our ancestors came
over from England In the seventeenth
century. The name is spelled a little
different, but Of course it's they, be-
cause they must have come. And Just
because l haven't been able to connect
them with great-great-great-gr andfath-
er In the eighteenth century, they won't
let me in. It's 500 palry!
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
Killing Of the Fish.

The Duluth papers report that dump
ing of ashes and cinkers in Lake Su-
perior has killed off large areas Of the
grassy patches on the bottom of the lake
where the whiteish have fed. Between
1880 and 1903 the output Of ashes, cIink-
ers and furnace Stag not counting the
sweepings Of iron from the docks, has
been seven million tons, which was
dumped into Lake Superior. Fishermen
all over Lake Superior tell the same story
that large clirkers come up in their gill
nets when hauling in settings, indicating
that the bottom of the lake is being coy
cred with this manufactured scoria.
Dumping from factories is running
great deal of fish food. The factories
have practically driven shad out Of the
Connecticut river, and once that river
furnished the best fish in the market
Buffalo Commercial
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26

no insurance. In a few weeks the
building was struck by lightning and
almost totally consumed by fire. An
other one was erected, Mr.. Sipes con-
tributing the greater portion Of the
fund, as before. This time the de-
mand was almost unanimous that it be
insured, but Mr.. Sipes again objected,
on the same ground.
IF 1t burns down again, brethren"
he said, "Ill agree to rebuild it my
SELF
Again he carried his point In less
than a month the new church was
struck by lightning again, and although
strenuous efforts were made to save
It. the loss was almost total
'"There must be some reason for this,
brethren" said Brother Sipes. 81 am
going to find out what it Is"
Thereupon he employed a force Of
men to sink a shaft on the site Of the
twicedestroyed church. Within a few
days rich vein of iron ore was found,
and the church property was sold for
many times the amount needed to buy
land In another locality and build
again
Il tell you, brethren" said Brother
Sipes, ut pays to trust the Lord. He's
great deal better business manager
than anybody in this congregation"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
BROCKHAUSEN IS
REFLECTED,
The State Federation Of Labor at Ra-
cine Urges Women Workers to
Form Unions.

RACINE, Wis, July 90 Special. /
At the election of officers Of the State
Federation of Labor held this morning.
Fred &. BrOckhause nof Milwaukee was
reelected secretary and treasurer. Frank
j. Weber of Milwaukee was reelected
state organizer. The executive board is
composed of the following:
James Sheehan, from the cigarmakers of
Milwaukee, J. J. lIandley of the machinists
of Milwaukee, William AlbYecht of the car
peHterS union of Madison, William Kauf-
man OF the metal workers of Ken0sha and
j. j. NilkC of the trades and labor council
OF Racine.
Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee was
elected delegates to the annual conven-
ton Of the American Federation Of La
Dor to be held in the fall. and Charles
Jeske was elected alternate Charles
Jeske was elected delegates to the an
nual convention of the Farmers Equity
society, with which the Federation of
Labor has just affiliated.
Want Women to Unionize.
Today, the last day of the convention.
IS busy one. \ number Of resolutions
were introduced this morning, and ADOPT
ed by the convention. Among them be
ing, resolution urging upon working
women the necessity of their organizing
and becoming associated with the mems
unions, both for their own protection
and tor the safety OF the wOrkingmen.
n resolution was passed, demanding the
abolition of indirect taxation, except land
taxation. The indirect taxation, it is
claimed, favors the clpitalistic classes,
and imposes a great hardship upon the
working class of the people. The fedora
ton declared in favor of the gradual in
creased taxation and an inheritance tax.
Another resolution was passed demand
ing judiciary reform. The federation de-
sireS the direct election of the judiciary
by the people and not have them hold
office more than four years at any one
time. The resolution declares that the
Judiciary is one of the modern agencies
of the capitalistic classes for the sub
JugatiOn OF the masses. In this connec-
ton, Victor l.. Berger of Milwaukee
delivered an address attacking the law
yerS and declaring that the worst pos
sible legislation was that at the hands
Of the attorneys.
Insist Upon Day OF Rest.
A resolution was passed asking the
Legislature to pass laws compelling all
the employers of labor to allow their
employees, at least thirty-six consecutive
every manufacturer to file with the
bureau of labor, a statement of the
number of employees, the number Of
hours worked by each, etc.
A resolution was passed urging the
amicable settlement Of the differences
now existing between the national, and
international and state labor organiza
lions. These troubles have become very
acute, and threatens, unless soon settled,
to disrupt many of the smaller organiza.
tons.
The convention will come to a close to-
night after the selection of q city for the
next annual convention.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26

ways for their living
The demand upon the railroads Of the country is now
greater they Conditions Of ten years
ago have changed and the farmers who revel-
ing prosperity need railroads to transport the
fruits of their labor.
The railroad plant is insufficient to meet the demands
the country and the country is growing rapidly
than railway mileage equipment construction.
of those who fear that socialism, advanced
radicalism unried theories put into unWse prac-
tice are carried into effect such to
produce financial industrial paralysis believe that
these great corporations should be under the rigid super
vision Of the States and Of the general government.
Because Of the present marvellous development the
American people want railways built and they believe
those who take the risks should fair return
up0n their money. The millions Of people who make
direct Investments indirect through their depos-
savings banks and other Institutions that vast
army of labor, comprising one1fth Of electorate
who dependent upon railway prosperity for their v
ing the substantial safety Of the present
and the growth of the future.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
MAY YET AID TEACHERS.
Labor Commissioner Gets Opinion That
He May Include Pedagogues IN
Employment Bureau.
MADISON, Wis, July 2O.-[Special.

MADISON, Wis, July 20.-[Special.
Before the veto of the bill establishing
teachers state employment bureau, a
large number of applications had been
received by Labor Commissioner Beck
from teachers throughout the state. Mr..
Beck asked the attorney general for an
opinion as to whether he could attend
to that business in connection with the
state employment bureau already in eX-
istence and received a reply that there
was no reason why he should not do 50;
A bureau therefore may be established
to find jobs for school teachers,. thus
nuaIly to the teachers agencies in Chi
cage, Minneapolis, st. Paul and Milwau-
l1ee, which charge . per cent. OF the
first years salary for finding positions
for them. Mr.. Beck, however, has not
definitely decided whether he viii extend
his department to take in the pedagogues
not.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
BAKER TOBE APPOINTED
Former Chief of Police at Madison VIII
Head Racine Department If Sal
airy Is Raised.

RACINE, Wis, July 20.-[Special.l-
It became known here this afternoon
that Henry Baker, former chief of police
of Madison, would in all probability be
appointed chief of police of Racine, tc
succeed the late Fred Phster. Mr.. Baker
has been here for two days in consultd,
ton with the fire and police commission.
The only hitch over his appointment Is
the salary. 1t now pays $1400 per yea1
and an effort is being made to raise il
to $500, in which event Mr.. Baker will
accept. Mr.. Baker resigned his position
as chief of police in Madison to take q
position as United States marshal.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
Aeronauts in the Sea.

IT is not a little remarkable that al
though scores of balloons have been driv-
en- out to sea cases IN which this mis-
adventure has ended fatally are few.
More than q century ago, when Maj.
Money made an ascent from Norwich
he was compelled to descened in the
sea. where he remained for seven hours
until his plight was seen and he was
rescued by the crew of a revenue cutter.
Some years later, in 1872, James Sadler
narrowly escaped drowning in an attempt
to cross the Irish Channel: his balloon
dropped into the water some miles off
Liverpool and he was on the point of
,succuEbing when rescue came in the
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26

potent factor in the civilization of this
island-kingdom. It cuts in twain and
laves the burliest city in all the world. a
dark mass of human structure impene-
trably profound. 1t rides a vast com
merce from London to the sea, and along
its jutting wharves nights are often
made darker with its tragedies. Years
agone kings and princes and the fairest
women in the land rode upon its tide in
functions of state or in the idle pose of
pleasure. Those We're the days of the
garlanded barge or the hooded galley
foist which, gliding stealthily beneath
the tower portcullis. lost another noble
to the world of politics and intrigue
From In Thamesland," by Henry Wei
lington Wack.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
PRIVATE CONCERNS 100,
Stocks and Bonds Bill Affects Small
Corporations as Well as
Large Ones.

MADISON, Wis, July O-[Special.l
Some of the lawyers about the capita.
in looking over the stocks and bonds bill
which was enacted during the closing
hours of the Legislature are surprised
to find that it applies to private corpo-
rations as well as 10 public service cor
porations and express the view that this
will lead to considerable annoyance and
possibly to endless litigation for the small
concerns which daily file articles Of in.
corporation with the secretary Of state
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
$1,000 STOLEN FROM TRUNK.
Farmer Had Hid It There for James
town TIP.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, July 20
i Special. l-Elef Elefson of the town
of Auburn Thursday learned that the
$1,000 in cash which he had hidden at
the bottom of an old trunk had been
stolen. 4 few days ago he decided tc
make a visit at the jamestown exposi.
ton and therefore converted his live.
stock into cash. The cattle went at q
high price at the auction and after the
crowd had departed he counted up $1,000
and placed the money in a trunk IN the
garnet. No trace has yet been found
OF the thief.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26

times in places, 1t Is always because at such
times and In such places political control is allowed TO
go by default
Another for not taking part IN polit-
ca affairs the direct Of those that have
mentioned; 1t is that the party management is salts
factory that matters 90 along very we'll and that man
his duty his party if he supports its ticket with
his vote and perhaps contributes his fair share toward
the payment OF It's expenses. This position never
be maintained.
None of these for not taking part in party
politics Is ordinarily the real The real
is that unwilling to spend the time and the
money and the labor necessary for the due perform
of their duties citizens; that they prefer to
to their professions their business their pleas
ures allow others govern them rather than to
cake part In governing themselves.
They willing to pursue course which, if shared
In by the rest Of their cOuntrymen would bring our
constitutional government to Immediate end, wreck
prosperity and stop progress.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
COL, AYERS TO RETIRE.
Surgeons Report Him Physically Unfit
for Service-He Steps Out Pro-
testing.

NEW YORK, July 2O.-Lieut-C Col
Charles G. Ayres of the Fourteenth cav.
airy is physically unfit for active sery.
ice N the army, according to a report
made today by surgeons to a retiring
board appointed to examine that officer
The surgeons said that Lieut.-Col. Ayres
had a disease of the kidneys which will
cause his death if he continues in active
service.
If | am ready to sacrifice my life is
there any reason why l shouldn't dc
sol" asked Col. Ayres.
A member of the board said that
Iieut.-Col. Ayres owed duty to his
family TO preserve his life.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
NEW MEAT CUTTERS UNION.
Michael Donnelly to Head Reorganizet
Association.

KANSAS CITY. Kan, July 20
met here last night and decided to reor
ganize the union of the Amalgamated
Order of Meat Cutters of America
which went out of existence Il number
of years ago after the unsuccessful strike
of the packing house employees in Chi
cago, Kansas City and other centers,
1t is understood that Michael Donnelly.
former president of the national order
will engineer the reorganization.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
LOS JAM AT WASAUKEE.
100000 Feet of Timber Obstruct Me
nominee River and Dynamite
Must Be Used.

MARINETTE, Wis, July 2G.-[Spe-
cial. IA great log jam. estimated to con-
tain over 100000 feet of timber, has
been formed on the Menominee river
near Wasaukee by the obstruction caused
by the broken bridge at that place. Shift
ing ice did the damage last winter.
County officials report that dynamite
will have to be used in large quantities
to break the log jam and it is feared the
bridge foundations will be damaged.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
NAMED BY GOVERNOR.
III. H Whitaker of Milwaukee, on Bar
Der Board, and George Nader to
Bench at Winneconne

Whitaker of Milwaukee, was appointed
a member of the state barber board fol
the term ending July l, 1909, by Gov.
Davidson today Geo. Nader of Winnie
come, was appointed municipal judge Of
Winneconne to serve until the election IL
MAY, 1908.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
CANNOT HIRE CHILDREN.
Tobacco Warehouses Are In Same Class
as Factories and Employees Must
Be a Years Old

GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 2O.--[Spe-
cial. by the decision of the factory
inspector thai the tobacco warehouses
come under the head of factories, the To-
be seriously Inconvenience for help as
a goodIy portion of their workers are
children under II years of age who
can do the work because it is light and
easy.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
BADGER FOUND DYING.
Harry Linsey of WonewOc, Picked Up Or
Cincinnati Street with Hand
full of Money.

CINCINNATI, O., July 20.-[Spe,
cial Harry Linsey, a stone mason of
WoIewoc, Wis. was found on Broad
way, near Fifth, last night unconscious
and in a dying condition. Clasped in
his right hand were $500. Linsey is be-
lieved to be suffering from morphine poi,
soning. Hospital physicians say he will
die