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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
WATERFOWL. JEFFERSON COUNTY.
ERRORS OVER THE PHONE.
Some Are Amusing, Others Humorous
One of the Latter.

III some enterpriSing gentleman
should set TO work to write a treatise
entitled Errors Over the Telephone. "
he could find a sutficiency of them In
any single community, says the Bos-
ton Herald. Some of these are rath-
er annoying; some cause considerable
irritation, as any person who resorts
to the phone frequently can testify:
and sGme, again, are so funny in their
results as to take away the annoyance
caused by the laundering.
One of the latter happened one
evening last week. The hour had ar
rived when two men, professional as
sociates and occupying the same
room in prominent building, decided
that they should dine. To avoid hav-
ing to wait for their meal when they
reached the establishment they intend
ed to patronize, they decided to order
1t over the telephone
A couple of fine steaks, with the
usual trimmings, were agreed upon,
and the order therefor was made in
due form. Soon afterward With good
appetites they entered their res
taurant. Everything was ready, and
the courteous waiter escorted them to
their table. The steaks were already
there - two fine, large raw sirloin
steaks.
OF course there was surprise.
"Hows this?" said one of the gentle
men. What do you mean by setting
before us this raw meat? We're not
in training for an arctic expedition .
Beg pardon, sir" said William, the
waiter; that's what you ordered over
the phone
Both of the patrons understood at
once. They had ordered rare steaks
and the order as the chop house peo-
pie got it from the telephone was raw
steaks. The mistake was not so Sc
rtous as to put either of the gentle
men in a bad humor. The waiter was
the only one who felt put out about
it, and he remarked sub rosa to him
self as he carried the steaks back to
be broiled: Blast them telephones,
anyhow"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
RUEF BEFORE Grand
JURY; TO TELL ALL
FORMER FRISCO BOSS CONFESS
SION OF GUILT MAKES
SCHMlTZ TREMBLE.
! PROSECUTION BELIEVES
MAYOR WILL BE NEXT
All Men with Whom Ex-Dictator Had
Dealings, in PeriI-Latter Says
Strain of Trial Would Be Too
Much for Him.

San Francisco, May 1.-THE confes-
sion of Abraham Ruef Wednesday that
he was guilty of extortion has caused
the greatest CONSERVATION at the head
quarters of Mayor Schmitz. Ruef has
agreed to go on the witness stand
whenever wanted and answer all ques-
tions, regardless of who is involved.
He will lay bare his entire relations
with Schmitz.
Ruef went before the grand jury
Thursday afternoon. The prosecution
says that Mayor Schmitz will be the
next to confess.
Ruef's appearance before the grand
jury is expected to produce another
batch of indictments against promi-
nent people.
1t is intimated by the prosecution
that the information supplied by Ruef
not only makes the conviction of
Schmitz an easy task, but that none
of the big bribe-giving corporations
and their powerful political agents can
! escape.
1t is expected that Schmitz at once
peal for clemency, but it is announced
by leaders in the prosecution that the
mayor has lost his chance and that he
must take the punishment warranted
! by his crimes.
4 Schmitz and Lawyers Silent.
] Schmitz denied himself to all visi-
{ tors Wednesday night, and his attor-
,oorf11rhn1 ho+ c+o +n-
ment could be obtained from them.
; President Patrick Calhoun of the
United Railroads, whose name has Of
ten been mentioned in connection with
an alleged 'fee" of s45O,O0O said to
have been paid for a permit to trolley
ize the traction lines, refused to dis
cuss Ruef's course.
Ruef in pleading Wednesday made
an impressive address to the judge,
saying that he had commenced his ca
reer in politics with high ideals for
himself and for the city, but that con-
ditions had broken him down and he
now desired only an opportunity to
make reparation and restore his char
acter before the world.
HOOr Heatlh Leu 10 COn1eSSlOHs
His health he said, could not en-
dure the strain of the trial which he
was facing and the torture was beyond
the endurance of those nearest and
dearest to him.
When he concluded his address he
fell back into his chair almost fainting
and tears csursed down his cheeks.
Judge Dunno made no comment at the
close of Ruef's address except to con-
tinue the case two weeks for sentence.
Phone Man Is Arraigned.
Theodore V. Halsey, former outside
man of the Pacific State Telephone
company, appeared before Superior
Judge Dunno Thursday morning for
arraignment on ten charges of bri-
berry, for which he was indicted by
the grand jury. The cases were all
postponed to May %. Halsoy is ac-
cused of having bribed ten supervi-
sors by giving them $4,000 each to
vote against the granting of the fran
chise now held by the Home Tele-
phone company.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Paws for Stolen Apples,

Horace Richardson, for many years
a leading grocer, but now retired, is
in receipt Of a letter mailed in this
city from an unknown writer, reading:
Mr. Richardson, when l was a girl,
a few years ago, was in your store,
with other girls. / took some apples
unknown to you, which we ate. l
didn't know it was wrong, but / have
learned since I grew older, and I in
close 25 cents in stamps, which will
fully repay you for all loss by my
act"
No name is signed to the letter, but
the writer adds: you do not know
who I am, but if we both go to
heaven then you will know. in
dianapolis News.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Boy Falls Into a Chimney

New York, May 17.-Victor Vondak,
five years old, of Passaic, n. j., fell
from the roof of new four-story tene-
ment near his home into big chin
ney. His foot struck projection. By
bracing himself with his hands he
hung on and cried for help. Carpen-
ters employed on the building, after
a long search, found that the cries
came from the chimney. 1t took them
two hours to dig enough plaster and
bricks to take the child out. The boy
was unconscious, but soon recovered
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
She Was Strictly Up to Date,

"Modernity is all very WELL" said
an elderly woman, "but in an episode
the other day l think it was carried
too far.
In response to an advertisement
a housekeeper called to see about TAX
ing a position with me. She was al
Intelligent, capable young woman
trim and pretty, and l thought highly
of her till she took out a silver cigar
cite case and, extending it to me
said:
"'Do take a cigarette, madam. One
can discuss things so much more
comfortably over a smoke
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Ohio Banker Found Dead.

Mount Vernon, O., May 17.-This
city was startled Thursday when the
announcement was made that John S.
Ringwalt, Sr., president of the Ring
walt Dry Goods company, and also
president of the New Knox National
bank, of this city, had been found dead
in his bed. He had been in frail
health for several months and heart
disease is supposed to have been the
cause of his death.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
President Off for Brief Rest,

Washington, May 17.-President and
Mrs Roosevelt will leave Washington
today for 4 brief vacation at Pine
Knot, Mrs Roosevelt's country home
in Albemarle county, Virginia. They
will be accompanied by several White
House servants and the usual secret
service guard. Horseback riding and
long walks in the country probably
will form the main diversions during
their stay in the country which will
last over Sunday next
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Dozen Held for Land Fraud.

Denver, Col, May 1.-THE federal
grand jury which was impaneled on
Tuesday made report Wednesday Il
its first days work to Judge R. E. Lew
is in the United States district court
Indictments were returned for II men
who are charged with land frauds, and
Judge Lewis ordered warrants issued
for their immediate arrest. Most of
the warrants must be served out of
town, and, until the arrests are made,
no names will be given for publication.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Cause and Effect.

Miss Wise-The last time l saw
Mrs. Newbride she said her husband
was sick.
Mrs Naybor-Yes; the last time I
saw her she was making some dainty
dish for him.
Mrs Wise-Ah, then l guess I must
have seen her just after you did
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Two Ships of War Ordered.

London, May 17.-Orders have been
given to lay the keels of two battle
ships Of the Dreadnaught type. 1t
has been understood that in case the
proposal for disarmamnt took definite
shape in The Hague conference only
one Dreadnaught would be laid down,
The order for two such ships is con-
strued as Great Britains acknowledge
ment OF Germany's refusal to enter
tain the disarmament question.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Poor Horsei

"You look grouchy this morning, :"
said the first horse. What's the
matter, are you sick2"
YES" replied the other; sick and
Gisgusted. l feel like an automo-
bile
IT heard the ostler telling the boss
yesterday l was out of order Phil
adelphia Press.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Ex-Wisconsin Mayor Dead.

Milwaukee, May 17.-Frank w. Har-
riman, aged As years, ex-mayor of Ap-
pleton, Wis, and a wellknown attor-
ney throughout the state, died at the
home of a brother in Milwaukee Thurs
day. Mr.. Hartman had suffered from
heart trouble for some time past.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-17
Boat Overturned; Two Drowned.

Joplin, Mo-, May 17.-Minnie Ruff
16 years old, and Ruby Garner, six,
were drowned in Shoal creek, near
here. They were members of boat
ing party of five. The stream was
swollen by the recent rains and the
boat was overturned in the swift cur
rent. The bodies were not recov-
cred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

1904, the Russians were camped between
the Sha river and Hun river. I submitted
to Kuropatkin a plan, subsequently reject
ed, to jointly attack the Japanese from our
strong entrenchments, the Japanese hav-
ing none. The defeat was chiefly due to
A-uropatkin's removing my reserves to rein
force our left, thus running into a trap Of
the Japanese, whose successful demonstra-
tive advance of their right effected the de-
sired concentration Of our troops on our
left. My forces consequently were made
Quate to repulse the thanking movements of
Nogi's Port Arthur army Moreover. NV
army was entrenched with $50 guns for ar,
attack on Sandepu, when Kuropatkin, in
stead, ordered me to oppose Nogi whom,
with his reserves, he could easily have
beaten. On February n my army effective
~ covered the retreat OF the other Armies.
It was impossible to do more to save the
battle In which lost 36,000 men,,
In conclusion Gen. Kaulbars pointed out
that the real causes Of the Russian defeat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
RUSSIANS AT WAR
CANNOT DECIDE WHO WAS AT
FAULT IN JAP WAR.
| THE MIXING MACHINES. /

ODESSA, February 16-Gen Kaulbars,
governor general of Odessa, was interview
ed here today by the correspondent of the
Associated Press on the subject of charges
brought against him by Gen. Kuropatkin
in his book on the Russo-Japanese war. He
said:
Although the book has not yet been
handed to me, / have had correspondence
with Kuropatkin on the subject in which I
repudiate the charges and prove by docu-
mentary evidence that they are entirely
false.
ION the eve of the battle of February %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Revenue Cutter Service Orders.

The following revenue cutter service Or
ders have been issued:
First Assistant Engineer c. c. Mcmillan
commissioned first assistant engineer to
rank from August %, 1906, vice First AS
sistant Engineer H. T. Powell, resigned
Cadet T. A. Stanley, ordered to the Mo.
hawk upon expiration Of leave.
Cadet p. F. Roach, ordered to the Ores
ham upon expiration of leave.
Cadet W. A. Benham, ordered to the Sem
mole upon expiration of leave.
Cadet r. L. Jack, ordered to the Onon.
daga upon expiration of leave
Chief Engineer C. F. Nash, detached from
the Hudson and assigned to duty In charge
of the machinery Of the Hudson and Calu-
met. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Hearing Before State Corpora
ton Commission.
COMMUTERS vs.. RAILWAY
Substance of Testimony Given by the
Witnesses.
ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MARCH 2
Echoes of the Fire Friday Might
Candidates in Congressional
Race-Brief Mention.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February 16, 1907.
Wnen the state corporation commission
adjourned shortly before 6 o'clock this
evening", after hearing evidence since YES
terday morning, in the case of the COM
muters against the Washington, Arlington
and Falls Church Electric Railway Com
pany, it was decided to continue the hear
ing in Richmond, Va, Saturday, March 2,
Such was determined upon at the instance of
counsel for the commuters, as the hour was
growing late when the examination of Mr..
c. r. Hinchman, secretary and treasurer of
the road, had been completed by the de-
tense. Attorneys representing the COM
muters stated that to go into a complete
cross-examination of Mr.. Hinchman would
require fully four or five hours. and in
view of this fact, asked for the postnone-.
ment.
The examination was commenced hefore
Judge Beverly T. Crump, chairman. and
Mr. Charles Stuart, also a member or the
co commission. Yesterday morning. Among
the witnesses examined at the morning SEES
sion were w. S. Hoge, George N. Newell
G. A. Veitch and others. Their testimony
was along the lines previously mentioned
cars not properly heated in cold weather.
the published schedule does NOT meet tho
demands of the patrons of the road and is
not maintained; the rates for both assem-
SSr diu lreiSnC service are StneQuitable in
crease of fare from East Falls Church To
Aqueduct bridge from to 8 cents. fare
from Corbitt's to the bridge from to g
cents; failure to provide lights at station.
Will Be Rectifed.
AS to the charges of cash fares. where
no provision Is made for the sale of tickets
it was intimated that the matter would he
rectified.
Mr.. M. E. Church Of Falls Church was the
first witness called for the road at the af
ternoon session. Mr.. Church stated that
the schedules are excellent and that the
rates prevailing are better than those
charged on the steam roads. In most in
stances. Mr.. Church asserted the rates are
fairly reasonable. Mr.. Church also stated
that the company purchased second -hand
cars, which, he said, were as good as new.
The witness declared that he knew of NO
electric line that has as large a number of
waiting rooms as has the road in question.
Real estate, he said, in close Proximity to
the road has doubled in value in the last
five years. On cross-examination mn.
Church stated that he has two passes over
the road. Mr.. Church, however, explained
that they were given in part payment for
telephone service rendered by a company
Of which he is a stakeholder.
Mr.. A. d. Torreyson, road overseer for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

were the lack Of patriotism and the revolu-
tionary ideas with which the reserves were
imbued and the activity of the Chinese
bandits in obstructing the railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
DIED.

BEVERLY. Departed this life. Tuesday. February
H. 1907. at his residence, 317 street south
west. PRESLEY BEVERLY. devoted husband
of Louisia Beverly and member Of Rising Sun
Lodge, 1865, G. o. Of o. r.
Funeral services will be held At Liberty Bantist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

This highly polished
Quartered-oak Finish
Dresser; has large oval
French plate mirror,
deep drawers, and brass
% $ Ssss5ss ;;;1,ss$8.75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

thr county, stated that the service on the
lie Is better than II ever was before. In
ms opinion the statements concerning the
undesirable condition of the cars are great
ly exaggerated. The witness also declared
that all the stations are good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

Only a few Of these handsome
Monogram Dinner Sets left, so
hurry if you want one. Gold
monogram on each piece. Lin
tied supply of each
n ! | a |. Worth ~ ~.
$500 %aHa.,, TO - close 1l.v0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

Extra-large, w e l-built
Double-door Oak Ward
robe; carved top and deep
drawers: paneled doors;
worth $3.50. CO 7e
Reduced nv ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Issuance Of Charter.

The Plantation Tobacco Company, In
corporated, of this city, has been granted
charter by the state corporation commits
sion, with a capital stock of $4,000. The
object of the company is to manufacture,
buy and sell tobacco. The officers are: T.
Cushman, president; c. H. Ridenour, vice
president; o. T. Wright, manager; E. M.
Chapman, secretary. All of the officers
are of Washington.
Judge Charles E. Nicol, who will be a
candidate to succeed the late Representa-
tive John F. Rixey, will shortly, 1t is under
stood, tender his resignation to Gov. Claude
A. Swanson; that Is, as soon as he begins
an active campaign. Already there are a
large number of candidates mentioned in
pected that a lively fight will be made.
Among those mentioned in connection with
the office are Judge Louis c. Barley and
Attorneys James r. Cation, John NJ john
son and Samuel g. Brent.
Brief Mention.
Mr. Walter G. Oliver Of Fairfax county,
Va, has been appointed district deputy
grand master for this district by the grand
master Of Masons of Virginia, s. J. Quinn.
Thomas McCuen and James Toomers were
arrested tonight on suspicion of having
robbed a man of a. The defendants will
be given hearing in the police court Mon
day morning.
Rev Father o'Horo of the Apostolic
Mission House, Brookland, D. c., will
preach at the special vesper services at st.
Mary's Catholic Church at 1880 o'clock to-
morrow evening.
The Belvederes of Baltimore this evening
defeated the Alexandria Athletic Associa-
ton basket ball team in a weIl-played game
at SchuIers Hall by score of "a to l.
The game was witnessed by a large audi
ence and was followed by dancing.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-10-25
A Turn Coat.

The late Gov. Parsons of Alabama
was one OF those few eoLtherners who
eepoused the Union cause during the
Civil War. After the eetablis hment of
peace he was rewarded for his fidelity
by being made provisional governor Of
his State.
At the time OF secession, however,
he was n member of the Alabama Leg
lslature, and, to the indignation Of hIs
southern friends who had elected him 10
office, he voted against secession.
Soon afterward he wro:e his wife that
as his supply OF ehirts was exhausted
ia desired her to send him more rs -oon
as possible. Mrs. Parsons, a zealous
southerneI, answered i'll n note remark
able for its b~.evitY and point. With
ont prelude or formalit. she wrote:
You have turned Your cont; you may
turn your shirt."-PhildelphIa Ledger
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-10-25
New Homestead Rules.

A Washington, -. e., dispatch OF
October 10, sage: An important change
IN the regulations FOR acquiring home.
steads on the public domain was m
nounccd today 10y Commissioner
B%allinRcr, Of the General Land Office.
Az mn additional prccautiop against
fraud, all persoh- maHhR homestead
entriee Tor public lnuAs after November
| next, will he rnau rcd 10 have actual
residence OH the land Tor fourteen
months before they sill DO permitted to
commute the entries 10 obtain title b.,
a cash payment. Heretofore the perez
Of actual residence has been eight
months. The ruling will not affect
made prior TO November |, 1907.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-10-25
Darinu Thieves.

Pickpockete are operating 10 the bold
Get manner III tho ticket office ~ tho :.
Z. railroad in Reno. a mining man -
this city was recently rrli wed Of s5i
while purchasing n sleeping bcrth fo,
San Francisco. A f.w dnys ngo a hrum
mer reported that while III lino ait ~
TO purchase a ticket to Wiunomuc ~, h.
was iostled hy a man belinh Iun
When no got up to the ticket III 81 b,
found that mis- hip poke, had been cut
open and his purse continuing 800 wW
gone. Tho thieves operate in Rapgs.
Tw" OF them will roughly pub the
intended victim, mud when lc iutns on
them the expert will relieve him Of hs
v%aIuables. When the un'ortuD It' re
ports to the police Lc gets tho laugh.
IL has been suggested that II sigDe
.cospicu0usly pOetcd, "arning patron.
Of the road to hook out Tor Reno crookp,
IL would 10 come protection Virgins
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-10-25
Bad and Good Men

Wv bell ,ve there are bnd men III the
whiskeS and beer business, but they ART
not II | bad men, not wen the minority
OF The u. There AFRO also wicked men IN
the Newspaper buflDcss, tho drug stores,
atnoi Z the lnwyere, the d~oc,ors, the
iarmcrs, even the churches are omposed
largely Of men who arc not petiec'.
We lave no right to cay n man must
not &c Iulre money but IL no rObs aLother
in doirg so, va Mt tempt 10 punish him.
We lave no right TO tell n man he
must not carry Il shot gnn on his
shoulder through the s~ttrcte, but IL he
-Oui Country.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-10-25

At u meeting Of Elko Lodge No. Is,
10. 0. F., held Saturday night the
following RESOLUTIONS Of respect TO the
late q. 7. Hardesty were adopted:
HALL OF ELKo LODGE No. 1s, 1. o. o. F.
ELKo, NEVADA.
WHEREAS, The Angel;oi death has en-
tered our lodge and taken from our midst
u esteemed Brother u, I. Hardesty
a devoted, cheerful, and kind hearted
Odd Fellow and respected by all who
knew him.
THEREFORE,, be it resolved, That by
the death OF Brother Hardesty, hls
bro:here and eisters are deprived Of a
loving brother and our lodge Of a fslI :
ful worker and the community OF a re-.
spected and 10y al citizen.
RESOLVED, That we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the family in
their sad bereavement, and,
RESOLVED that the charter Of our
10 ige be draped III muurnn,r for n
period OF thirty days and that tho ga
resolutions be spread OH the records OF
u lodge; that u copy Of the same be
Tor ~arded To our brothers. family and
copies be furnished the local pauers.
RoBr. w. HEssoN
Z. W.'GnovER
C.. ALEXANDER
Committee.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-10-25
Canse Of NApolcOn'S Fell.

There Ia no donbt Napoleon fell
through the cheer dizziness OF the
height 10 had climbed to. "lhe Due
do kac ise," Gays CouDtcsso dc Bolg0c,
.oDce explained TO M the nature Of his
oonnec ION with the emperor IN a phrase
which ia more or lcas applicable 10 the
whole nation. when Napoleon ssid,
"AD tcr France" | served with en-
tbusin ~. When no eaid: STRANGE
aud l." ] served with zeal. When he
said, Fl and France | served With
obedicDoo When he said az With
out France, 1 felt the necessity Of part
ing from him"