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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
TO TEST ELKINS LAW,
United States Supreme Court Takes Up
Case Involving Application of Act
to Export Shipments
WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. q

WASHINGTON, y. c., Oct. 21-
The supreme court of the United States
today took jurisdiction of the meat
packers case, where the Armour. Swift,
Morris and Cudahy packing companies
were fined $4,000 each for accepting Il
preferential rate from the Chicago.
Burlington X Quincy railroad on ship
ments of meat for exports from NIssis-
sippi river points to the Atlantic sea
board. The case involves the applica-
ments. The motion for writ of Ger
tiorari was granted.
The cases of the county treasurer of
Cook county. H.. against the various
utility corporations Of Chicago. involv-
ing the tax levy for 1900. We're decided
adversely to the city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
Lady Warwick's White Peacock.

The agricultural school which the
Countess Of Warwick founded in Essex
ten years ago, and which is to be closed
forthwith on account of lack of support
was founded for the purpose of supply
ing Il sound education TO boys and girls
between the ages of II and II who in
tended to follow rural pursuits. Those
who know how hard the countess has
worked to make this and similar
schemes n success will understand her
keen disappointment.
Outside her work, Lady Warwick finds
chief recreation i'll her garden and in
the society of her various pets. Among
the latter must be numbered some sixty
peacOcKs, which are to be seen about
the grounds at Warwick castle. Lady
Warwick takes immense pride i'll these
birds, and tends them with great care
There is one pure white bird which never
mixes with the others, but stands aloof
in splendid isolation"
The Oldest man employed on the estate
says his father could not rem nmbcr the
time when it was not at the castle,
which would make it nearly a century
old at least. Although his wonderful
white lace tail is getting very thin he
exhibits no other sign of age, but he
never associates or feeds with the other
pcacOcks -Tit-BitS.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
Ch0nninp Ice with Pins

Lady. lend me your hatpin, please"
said burly iceman to a resident of West
Philadelphia; me partners gone up The
alley with me axe" Accordingly the lady
lent him her hatpin and then watched de
velopments. The iceman stepped to the
back of his wagon, and, prodding Il great
cake of ice with the slender article of
feminine apparel, soon severed Il pioc" of
ice of the desired size. As he delivered
the ice he thanked the lady, rcmarking rs
he did so that he usually carried Il hat
pin himself but thought his wife must
have worn it the day before and forgot
to return it. The circumstance seems
odd. but inquiry disclosed the fact that
trained nurses are given to using oven
ordinary pins i'll breaking off bits of ice
to administer to fevcrcd patients, and
that larger pin, such as Il hatpin, is
efficient land far less noisy, than the
usual iccpick. the latter article being ia
booed in the sickroom. - Philadelphia
Record
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
WHAT is PE-RU-NA?
Is it q CataiTh Remedy, or a
Tonic, or is it 6oth?

SOtEASs W - 0SSsHs
Some people call Perura a great
tonic. Others refer to Peruna as a
great catarrh remedy.
Which Of these people are right9
Is it more proper to call Peruna ca
tarrh remedy than to call it tonica
Our reply is, that Peruna is both a
tonic and a catarrh remedy. Indeed,
there can DO no effectual catarTh rem
edy that is not also tonic.
In order to thoroughly relieve any
case of catarrh, a remedy must not
only have specific action on the mu-
cous membranes affected by the ca
tarrh, but it must have general tonic
action on the nervous system.
Catarrh, even in persons who ars
otherwise strong, is weakened con-
dltlon of some mucous membrane.
There must be something to strength
en- the circulation, to give tone to the
arteries, and to raise the vital forces
Perhaps no vegetable remedy in the
world has attracted so much attention
from medical writers as HYDRASTIS
CANADENSIS. The wonderful eff
cacy of this herb has been recognized
many years, and is growing in its hols
upon the medical profession. When
Joined with CUBEBS and COPAIBA a
trio Of medical agents is formed in Pc
runa which constitutes q specific rem
edy for catarrh that in the present
state OF medical progress cannot be
improved upon. This action. REIN
forced by such renowned tonics as
C0LLINS0NIA CANADENSIS, COR
YDALIS F0RMOSA and CEDRON
SEED, ought so make this compound
an ideal remedy for catarrh in all its
stages and locations in the body.
From a theoretical standpoint, there
fore, Peruna is beyond criticism. The
use of Peruna, confirms this opinion.
Numberless testimonials from every
quarter OF the earth furnish ample
evidence that this Judgment is not
over enthusiastic. When practical ex-
perience confirms well-grounded the
DRY the result is a truth that cannot be
shaken,
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
MAGILLS NOT GUILTY
CLINTON QLL.) BANKER AND WIFE
FREED OF MURDER CHARGE.
Judge Instructs Jury to Bring in Verdict
for Defendant-Crowd Cheers
the Decision.

DECATUR, ILL.,, Oct. 19.-Frederick
H. Magill and his wife, Faye Graham
Magill, were freed of the charge of MUIR
dering Pet Candy Magill, Magilrs first
wife, on May 80 last, Judge Cochran in
structing the jury to bring in verdict
Of acquittal.
The crowd which packed the courtroom
cheered
There was no demonstration on the
part of any member of the Magill family
toward any other member when the YER
dict was announced. There We're no
tears. More than 100 congratulatory
kilograms were received by the MagillS.
On May 81 last Mrs. Pet Magill was
found dead in her home at Clinton, ILL.,,
and pOst-mOrtem examination held SIX
weeks after her death showed that she
had been suffocated by chloroform.
On July in Denver, Col, Fred Magill
and Miss Faye Graham, a young woman
who had been close friend of the fam
lly, We're married
-Four days later in San Diego, Cal,
MagllI and his second wife were arrested
on charge of numbering the first Mrs.
Magill. They We're brought back to Gin
ton on requisition papers issued by Gov.
Deneen and secured Il change OF venue
to this city.
In the trial the state charged that
Magill and Miss Graham by their CON
duct had driven Mrs. Magill to sui
eide, and were therefore guilty of muir
der. The defense introduced letters writ
Ten by Mrs. MagilI shortly before her
death, in which she complained of ''un-
oearable headaches" and constant nag
ging' of her husbands relatives.
Witnesses also testified that Mrs. Ma
gill had often talked of committing sui
tide
In a letter to her husband. written the
day before her death. Mrs. Magill asked
aim to marry Faye Graham in case any
hing should happen to her
MaJill was employed in a bank at Gin
ton. Ill, the chief owner of which is
Nespasian Warner, United States com
missioner of DpnSiOuc
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
5000 UPHOLD WOMAN.
Employees of Coats Thread Company Will
Walk Out if She Is Not Re
inStated

PAWTUCkET, r. l.. Oct. 21.-
Three thousand employees in the big
mills of the J. & 2. Coats Thread com
pany threaten to strike if Mrs. Thomas
Tuite an employee of the mills for thir-
ty-fve years, who was recently dis
charged. is not reinstated.
Mrs. Tuite was dismissed for alleged
incompetency, but because she was pres
ident of the Carders' union ana active
in union affairs, the employees profess to
believe that is really responsible for
her dismissal.
There is to be conference between
Workers of America, which has taken
up the matter. and the heads of the
firm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
Nobody Talks Politics.
CORN PRODUCTS SUED,
George F Harding, Stakeholder, Brings
Old Charge and Asks for a
Receiver

CHICAGO, H., Oct. 19.-George F.
Harding of this city today filed bill in
the superior court asking for the appoint
ment of a receiver for the Standard Oil
company of New Jersey and the Corn
Products company of New Jersey Mr.
Harding says in his bill that he is the
owner of 500 shares OF the capital stock
Of the Corn products company, and that
Its management is practically controlled
by the Standard Oil company
CHICAGO. ILL.,. Oct. 19.-Charges are
made that the Standard Oil company
with certain individuals conspired to
wreck the Corn Products company. CAPT
tailed ut SS0,000,000, and for this pur-
pose formed Il pool or trust. unlawfully
regulating and fixing and controlling the
price OF glucose.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
Welded One Hundred Years.

There has just been celebrated in the
little village Of IsonbOlgi i'll Vienna the
anniversary of a wedding which occurred
just 100 years ago
The long welded couple are named
Szathmari. The husband is 100 years
old and the wife 116. They have ia
dreds of descendants in and around the
village. The old people live in a modest
cottage and are well looked after by rel
atives. They are nearly blind and deaf,
and sleep nearly all the tim The man,
however, still enjoys his pipe and a glass
of wine, and neither IS bedriddon.
1t is a strange fact that in all their
years they have never left the village and
know nothing Of tie great world outside
Of ISnmhnlGi.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
DESTROYS SIX HOUSES.
Pittsburg Suburb Escapes Big Condagra-
tion-Prairie Fire Near Mill
bank, S. D.

PITTSBURG. Pa, Oct 19.-F'ire
early today at Etna, suburb of this
city, for a time threatened to destroy the
entire borough but was finally controlled
after six houses had been burned. The
loss is estimated at $4,000
MILBANk, S. D., Oct 19.-Prairie
fires ragged in the hills all day Friday;
One hundred square miles of farm land
has been burned off. The flames flashed
fifty feet high in the Ill grass of the
marshes and could be seen from Mil
hank
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
AMASA CAMPBELL HURT
Amigo Man, in Chicago Jail, Breaks Leg
and Trip to Joliet Penitentiary
Is Postponed

CHICAGO, III. Oct. 19.-T Special =
The trip Of Amasa Campbell of Amigo.
Wis. to Joliet prison to serve years
sentence for murder. is delayed by an
accident. While exercising in the county
Jail he slipped. fell and broke a leg He
was TO have been taken to prison today
but now If will be several weeks before
he can be sent there
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
VETS RANKS THIN OUT.
A Decrease of $1,000 Pensioners During
Fiscal Year Reported by Com
missioner

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Oct. 21.-
The decrease of 1860 i'll the number of
pensioners on the rolls at the end of
the fiscal year 1907. as compared with
the year previous is the feature Of the
annual report of Pension Commissioner
Warner. just issued. This is the great
est decrease i'll the history of the pension
bureau The total number Of pension
ors June 30, 1907. was 9G7.371. and the
total value Of The pension roll at that
date was $40. SJO.SSO. This is the
greater by $4G13,131 over the value Of
the roll for the year previous, and is ac-
counted for by the higher rates of pen
sions provided for by the act Of Febru-
airy. 1907, under which act there had
been enrolled June 30 of the present
year 1929 pensioners. The total num-
Der Of pensioners III the roll on account
of tie war with Spain was PLOT.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
BIG QUAKE IN FAR EAST.
Washington Records of Disturbance Last
ing All Night-Shocks Believed
Near Australia.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Oct. 21.-
The weather bureau today announced
that its instruments recorded an earth
quake beginning at / o'clock last night
and lasting until early this morning and
that its origin may have been at a point
west Of Australia in the southern Indian
ocean. 1t is believed to have been of
considerable intensity at its origin.
FLORENCE. Italy. Oct. 21.-The oh
servatory here reports a heavy seismic
disturbance westward between J:2O and
$50 this morning.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
POTTER Dimes NEGRO.
African Prelate Is Entertained by Head
of Episcopal Diocese of
New York.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 19.-Bishop
and Mrs. Potter of New York. who have
leased residence here during the general
convention Of the American Episcopal
church. last evening entertained at din
ner Bishop Ferguson of Africa, the only
negro entitled to a seat in the house of
bishops at the convention.
The dinner in honor of the African
bishop, occurring as it has in the heart
of the south. has been the occasion of
considera bic comment.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
IN AUTO BRIBERY CASE.
ST. Louis Delegates Arrested On Indict
ments Charging That Money Passed
Hands in Garage Deal.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Oct. 19.-Delegates
Frederick W. Priesmeyer and Ferdi-
nand Warder were arrested last night
on the floor of the House of Delegates
on indictments for bribery. The indict-
ments were returned at Il special SEES
sion of the grand jury after the passage
by the delegates of bill granting per-
mission to build a garage on Delmar
boulevard The indictments charge that
the two delegates received $500 for the
passage of the bill. They deny the
charge
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
CHADWICK 100000 A MYTH.
Official Says Woman Swindler Had No
Account with His Bank.

PITTSBURG. Pa. Oct 21-"Mrs
Cassie Chadwick never had an account
with the Second National Bank of Pitts
burg" declared Thomas W. Walsh, Jr.,
now second vice president Of that insti-
tuition, but cashier at the time the ia
nous woman swindler is alleged to have
made the 100000 deposit.
The statement Of Referee Matthew
Tuesser of Cleveland that he had a pass
book showing that Mrs. Chadwick de
posted S3O5. 900 and other smaller
amounts in the Second National of Pitts
burg during June 1902 was shown TO
Mr.. Walsh and brought forth his denial
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
AFTER BADGER FISHERMEN.
Waukegan Gll.) Authorities to Legislate
Against Them

WAUKEGAN. H., Oct 21.-[Spe
ciaI. IA local attorney has drafted a
drastic bill patterned after that of Michi-
gan placing prohibitive license fees upon
outside fishermen coming into Illinois
waters to fish as in the present instance.
The special session of the Legislature
now holding will be asked to pass it
with an emergency clause. The bill
makes the fees for outside fishermen ten
times as high as FOR home fishermen.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
PERE MARQUETTE IS SET FREE.
Plans for Taking Road Out of Receivers
Hands Are Sanctioned.

CINCINNATI, O.. Oct. 19.-Plans for
taking the Pere Marquette railroad out
of the hands of receiver and allowing it
TO reorganize have received the sanction
of Judge Lurton of the United States
court. All accounts between the roads
shall be submitted to Judson Harmon
and William W. Grape as arbitrator
who have plenary powers. If the arbi-
traitors differ they are to name some
third party. Cancellation of the lease of
the Pere Marquette is made one of the
duties Of the arbitra tors.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
GRAVES TO BE GOTHAM EDITOR

ATLANTA. Ga. Oct. 21.-John TEN
pie Graves. editor of the Georgian. has
accepted the chief editorship of the New
York American. Between November 10
and Is he will sever local business rela-
tons and resume work in the eastern
metropolis 1t is understood that Mr..
Graves salary will be $4,000 year.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
TRUST GETS SPOONER,
Former Wisconsin Senator Reported to
Have Been Retained by Dupont
Powder Company

WILMINGTON, Del, Oct. 19.-[ Spe-
cial. lit is announced here that former
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin, who is
the guest of President Dupont of the
powder trust, will defend the company in
the suit brought against it by the fed
eral soXernment.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
INDICT OFFICIAL AS CRATER.
indianapolis Mayors Aid Charged with
Padding Pay $4,000 Flees.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Oct 21-
Harry z. Brunaugh, private secretary
to Mayor Bookwalter during his first ad-
ministration and for two years connected
with the asphalt repair works on streets,
has been indicted on the charge of pad
ding the books of inspectors. He is now
q fugitive. 1t is believed that the city
has been defrauded of over $4,000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
CANNOT PAY REWARD.
Man Who Found Milwaukeean's Body Is
Turned Down.
WASHINGTON. d. c..

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. 21.-
The comptroller of the treasury has rem
dered an opinion that there is no au-
thority of law to pay reward for the
recovery of the body of an officer or sea-
man of the United States navy.
The question was decided upon the ap-
plication of George Stuff of Dean View,
Va, asking for a reward for the recov-
cry of the body of Midshipman Carl u
rich Of milwaukee,, who was among the
nlidshipmen drowned from the launch
from the battleship Minnesota in Hamp-
ton Roads, OH June IL.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO.
Gas Plant in New England Village Blows
Up-Gas Maker and Assist
ant Killed.
NFN HARTFORD Conn

NEW HARTFORD. Conn, Oct. 10.
A machine used in the manufacture
of illuminating gas from petroleum in
a small structure on the bank of the
Pennington river in the upper village,
exploded with terrific force today. and
Thomas O'Connel the maker of gas.
and his assistant. Michael Donovan
were instantly killed. and George Gag
non. a helper was seriously hurt The
machine supplied gas to a reservoir from
which the upper village of New Hart
ford obtained its Illuminating gas.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
PEACE CONFERENCE WOUND UP.
Delegates at The Hague Send Thanks to
President Roosevelt

THE HAGUE, Oct 19-The peace
conference wound up its business Friday
and voted to send L message to President
Roosevelt thanking him for his initiative
In calling the conference. The MESA ge
was presented by President Nelidof and
Is as follows:
The delegates to the second peace confer
ence having finished their work and re-
Numbering with gratitude the initial propo-
sition made for its conyocation by the Presi-
dent of the United States, present TO him
their respectful homage.
Joseph H. Choate, head of the Ameri-
can delegation, his associates and the
representatives of the other powers at
the conference signed the final act and
the conventions adopted.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
KILLED ON GRIDIRON.
Football Claims Chicago Boy as Its First
Victim

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Oct. 21.-Football
claimed its first victim in Chicago when
Walter c. Albrecht died at the Alexian
Brothers hospital as the result of in
juries received i'll the first game i'll which
lie ever played.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
Nationalize Superior Bank.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Oct. 21.-
Application to tknyert into a national
bank the Union Commercial and Savings
bank of Superior into the City National
bank of Superior. with capital of $780,
600 is approved.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
GOOD ARMY JOBS
GOING BEGGING.
College Men Turn Down Commissions in
Coast Artillery Service-West
Point Not Necessary.

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Oct. 21.-
There is short cut to Il commission i'll
the United States army without passing
through the four years course at West
Point but young American college men
do not appear disposed to take advan-
tage OF the opportunity.
Capt. HagOod of the coast artillery,
who has been specially designated to col
lect information for the war department
as to the causes and remedies for this
remarkable situation, has this to say:
Not One Application.
For the first time in the history Of
the army, vacancies i'll the grade of sec
ond lieutenant are going begging. The
artillery bill of last year authorized the
appointment i'll the coast artillery each
year for five wears. of sixty second lieu
tenants over and above ordinary casual
ties. Invitations were sent to the preSl-
dents of twenty-five principal schools and
colleges inStrUcting them to send i'll the
names of graduates who desired to be
appointed second lieutenants i'll the coast
artillery. After waiting six months no
names have been submitted. Eighty-tive
vacancies III the grade exist today and
the only applications on file are about
twenty enlisted men and civilians
Enlisted Force Worse Off.
The enlisted force is even worse off
and according to Capt. Hagood there is
now need for 10000 able-bodied men for
the coast artillery at S13 month with
board and lodging.
Not only is it impossible to recruit the
army to the authorized strength, but the
inadequate force is shrinking day by
day On the 10th inst, there were only
962S enlisted men i'll the coast artillery,
although its authorized strength is 10
321 SO that the service has actually
lost 1000 men i'll the last year, and the
non-commiSiOned officers. particularly.
are leaving by hundreds for good jobs in
civil life
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25

A lake of quicksilver, covering an
lrea Of more than three acres and hav-
ne a depth ranging from 10 feet to 80
Get. has been discovered in the noun
aims of the state of Vera Cruz. Mexico.
The value of the product is estimated at
Millions.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
JAP SEES VALUE
OF PHILIPPINES,
The Mikado's Envoy Says That the
United States Will Profit Some
Day in the Islands

WASHINGTON, ID. e., Oct. 19-AIail
adyices from Manila report that Mr..
AkasaTsuka, the japanese consul for
the Philippine islands, has recently con
cluded his first visit to the southern
Islands of the archipelago where he in
vestigated the Industrial and political
conditions in order to make a report to
bis government.
Mr.. Akasa-Tsuka, upon his return TO
Manila talked frankly of his visit. He
said that the great natural wealth Of the
southern Islands astoniShed him and that
he can readily see that the United States
will never desire to sell the islands to
another power. lie expressed the opin-
Ion that the wealth of the islands will
some day repay many times over the cost
Of developing them.
Moro Government Admired
Mr.. AkasaTsuka was much impressed
also with the government of the Moro
provinces by the military authorities. He
considers it one of the most effective and
practical systems that could be devised
for the MoroS and it is being admins
tered i'll way that compeiS admiration.
"The Moro, he says, seems to be bright
and honest and will, under the present
system Of government develop into Il fine
ritizen some day rs have the natives of
mountains of FormoSa under the Japan
Rse government
Nobody Talks Politics
Everybody in the southern islands
seems to be talking hemp and copra and
leaving politics to shift for themselves
and there seems to be no question of
race, or anything except the development
Of the country This and lettering their
own conditions seem to occupy Ameri-
cans, Japanese and Filipinos, and l
think that this accounts for the present
prosperity" said Mr.. Akasa-TSuka.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-25
Famous Architect Dead.

LONDON, Oct. 21.-George Frederick
Bodley, the famous architect, is dead.