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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
SOLDIERS ARE BARRED.

Ia CROSSE, Wis. Oct. 12.-LSpe-
cial. l-Discrimination against Uncle
Sans soldiers has just taken place at
Rochester, Mimi. near here, when bat
terry c Of the Third artillery. e. s. A.
arrived there on its march from Sparta
to Fort Smelling 4 public dance had
been advertised and was about to begin
when the soldiers struck town and most
Of them made preparations TO attend
To prevent the soldiers being present
the mayor ordered the dance hall closed
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
DEATH OF CHIEF BYRNE.
Head of La Crosse Police Department for
Seventeen Years Expires After
an Operation.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Oct 14.-[Spe-
of La Crosse for the last seventeen
years and one of the best known officers
in the country, died today at St. Fran
els hospital in this city after an opera
ton for gall stones, aged 80 years. Chief
Byrne has taken part in the capture of
some of the mo noted criminals in the
northwest during his long term.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Sarcasm in BARRIER Shop.

Lincoln Beachy, the well-known aero
naut, was criticising in New York the
airship of a rival.
Il don't want to be too severe on this
dangerous contrivance of yours" Mr.
Beachy said Its a bad affair all
through, but | am willing to let it OIL
easy, as the customer did with the care
less barber.
There was a barber in South Bend
who, having been out late the night be-
fore, had a shaky hand the next morn
ing and cut a patrons cheek four times.
After each accident the barber said
as he sponged away the blood, oh, dear
me, how careless!' and laughed, and let
it go at that.
""The patron took all those gashes in
grave silence. But when the shave was
over he filled Il glass at the water
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
100000 FROM JOHN D.

CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 12-Jobn D.
Rockefeller continued his benefactions
to the University of Chicago yesterday
with a gift of 100000. In a letter
signed by his son, the Oil king notified
the board of trustees that he wished to
show his appreciation of DR.. William
Rainey Harper by a donation of this
amount to the fund for the memorial Ii
brary. The present of 100000 makes
the building a certainty.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18

cooler, took mouthful of water, AND
with compressed lips proceeded to shake
his head from side to side and to toss
it up and down.
"'What is the matter?' the barber
asked. You amt got the toothache, have
you?'
Mo said the customer: I only just
wanted to see if my mouth would still
hold water without leaking, that was
all. '"-Philadelphia Record.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Philadelphia Philsophy.

The trouble with one-sided people is
that they seldom look on the bright side.
Many a philanthropist gives to charity
and takes it off his wife's allowance.
The fool at least has the satisfaction
of knowing that he has plenty of com
pany.
ANY detective will tell you that per-
son who is freckIed can he easily spot
ted.
No. Maude, dear; we should not adj
wise you to go to a chiropodist for corn
on the Philadelphia Record.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Brakeman Killed BY Train

MERRILL, Wis, Oct. III Special. !
John Donovan. brakeman. was killed
in the yards of the Milwaukee road this
morning. His foot became caught be
tween the plank and rail at crossing
and the train backed down upon him,
cutting his body in two. He was -
years old and lived at Tomah.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
A Great Old Beverage

''Rattlesnake oil 10 cents a glass" was
the sign the traveller saw in the dry
county.
whats it good for?" he asked.
Most anything, stranger was the re-
ply. Three glasses will make you rich
as Rockefeller; four will make you out
run a railroad train, an six will put you
so high on Halleluia Hill you'll holler
hello to the angels an think the stars
are fire Goals for you to light yer pipe
withn'-Atlanta Constitution.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Not DISCHARGED.

An cid ante-bellum negro il a small
southern town was arrested and brought
before the village magistrate for drunk
enness. He asked for a lawyer who had
helped him out of scrapes before, and
the magistrate sent for the attorney.
The young man came into the little
office, where the usual crowd of specta-
tors had gathered, and asked the old
negro, well, William, what are you
charged with this timeT'
Sadly the ancient darby replied, Boss,
Is charged with whisky!'-Harper's
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Per cent. iucrea ST

ION the supposition that the state as
scssment represents the true value of all
taxable property of the state the above
table shows that the local assessment of
1905, corresponding to the state assess
ment Of 1906, is the poorest assessment
made in the state during the entire pc
riod of the activity of the tax commits
sion.' declares the recent report of that
body The difference was still greater
in 1900-19o1, but that was at a time
when the local assessors were quite gen
orally following in the old rut. The
first material effects of the efforts of the
commission are reflected in the local as
sessment of 1901.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Nothing Funny About II

Mrs. Malaprop-Did you hear about
1t was an awful cats thrope.
Mrs. Browne Qaughing)-An awful
what?
Mrs. Malaprop-Oh, it amt no laugh
IN matter. He cut his jocular vein.-
The Catholic Standard and Times.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Back to the IInqle.

Small John had arranged to so to
Sunday school picnic. Jumping out of
bed early he ran to the window TO see
what the weather was like, and found
the rain coming down in torrents. Stamp
inc his foot angrily he exclaimed. Pm
going to be a heather after this. LON
don Tit-Bits.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Kenoslla Boy Injured.

KENOSBA. Wis. Oct. III Special
A hunting accident Sunday resulted in
Nels Nelson. a 15-year-old boy, being
manned here. The boy had been hunt
ing when John Kettlehut pulled the trig-
ger of a ten auge shotgun in a fall and
the charge entered the Nelson's boys
right hand. The hand was terribly man
Glad
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
BADGER to Wed Chicago Girl

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Oct. 14-[Special. j
Mr. and Mrs. Wyman C. Budd, $50
East Division street, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Blanche Budd, and Will Henry McFet-
ridge of Baraboo, Wis.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Edition Is Not Inaccurate.

MADISON, Wis, Oct. 14.-ESpecial.l
Secretary of State Frear this after
noon issued a pointed denial to the state
ment in a morning paper that the edition
of the session laws Of the year 1907 was
TO be recalled on account Of inaccuracy.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
Scotch Stovemakers Win.

The large American trade in small Do
yer stoves some years ago in South AT
RIGA is now in the hands of Scotch stove
makers, who have copied the American
patterns exactly, but offer them at a
lower price.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
DIAMOND BROOCH FOR MRS. UPHAM
Former State President of w. c. 7. u
Rem EN- hered hv Sncietv

AIARSHFIELD. Wis. Oct 12.-TSpe-
ciaL-Nrs. ". II. Upham, vice president
of the state W. c. L. u. was presented
with a diamond brooch by the society
as q token of appreciation of her work
as state president for seven successive
years.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18

MADISON-The state board of control viii
meet Tuesday at the state prison II Nau
pun for the purpose of hearing applications
for paroles under the new law enacted 10y
the last Legislature.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
STEADY INCREASE IN VALUE.

The following table shows the steady
increase in values made by the tax COM
mission and the relatively low assess
mcnt made by the local assessors: Q9O5
local corresponds to 1906 state. etc.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18

"A birds wing is, IN proportion to it's
owners weight, twenty times as strong
as mans arm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-10-18
TAX ASSESSMENT HIGHER.
State Commission About to Announce
Figures for This Year

MADISON, Wis, Oct. FL Special.
The state board of assessment has
practically completed the assessment of
all he property of the state and the
figures viii be made public in a few days.
IA large increase which may be 10 per
cent, has been made over last years
assessment, which was then fixed at S..
l12I, 100000. This increase, cons!d crably
m0re than the total valuation made by
Kha local assessors Of the state, indicates
now much the state board is doing to put
property on a just and equal basis.
Since 1901 the board has gradually IN
creased the value of the property of the
state, basing the figures on an extensive
investigation carried on by corps OF
experts For the last four years this
adjustment has been the cause primarily
.of the remittance of the state tax, as
the true value of the public service util-
titles compel them to bear their just
burdens.
HOW ASSESSMENT Is FOUND.
The state assessment each year is
BASED upon the local assessment of the
preceding year-1906 state assessment
corresponding to the 1903 local. The
Fw0rk of the state tax commission in re-
adjusting the values OF the state and
attempting to place the burdens proper
Iti0nately upon the books of the people
has met with considerable success. The
increase of the 1906 state assessment
iOVer the 1901 assessment Is 4l.24. The
increase Of the 1906 assessment over the
1904 assessment is 1913.
The county assessors report the value
of the property in their county to the
tax commission. With the data from all
these counties, reports of the sales Of
real estate and personal Investigations,
the state tax commission sets about to
determine if the counties are all valued
on the same basis. 1t appears from the
reports Of the tax commission that coun-
Gy assessors are prone TO attempt to
Keep their assessment down, thereby re
'heyng them Of state and mill taxes to
an apprecahle extent.
The reports Of the county assessors
show some Increase from year to year
,The per cent. Of increase of 1905 over
1901, however, was barely ; per cent
Notwithstanding the continuous efforts Of
tho tax commission 10 bring it up to the
Frue value real estate IS still not assessed
Fat more than ~ per cent. of the actual
value even after the commission has
lpaSscd upon it.
Since the organization of the commits
sion III 1890 the value Of the property,
real. personal and railroad property, has
been gradually raised. The amount of
tho personal property assessment has
also been increased. but not as it should.
The problem Of taxing personal prop
crty at it's true value, IS much farther
from solution than the taxing of real
property.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
HEARTS OF RANCHERS
DELIGHTED BY RAINFALL
PRECIPITATION HEAVIER THAN
\ DURING PREVIOUS YEARS
All of West Coast Visited by Storm
Which Makes Fruits and Flowers
Take on Added
Beauty

Ranchers Of Southern California and
persons who cannot forget heavy rain
means fat pocketbook. rubbed their
hands gleefully yesterday morning and
invited friends of short acquaintance to
"come and take one"
The rain did not fall in sheets, but
simply settled down to the ground with
the apparent object of going right on its
way, which 1t did, and as a result of the
seeping, flowers and foliage took on added
beauty and their bright appearance was
reflected in the faces of their beholders.
Less than half as much rain has fallen
up to this time during the present sea-
son as for the same period year ago.
This fact, however, should not act as
a damper on the spirits of rainwishers,
for other years have seen the same con-
ditions and a comparison would indicate
that we are better situated, In watery
way, even than were those of some by
gone years.
In 1883, the precipitation to date was
only IA inch; ten years later 1t was twice
as much, and four years ago 1t was .43
inch, or about one-fourth OF the precipi-
tation for this season up to last night.
Seven other seasons also show smaller
rainfall than the present, and they were
good seasons, too.
The forecast for today is for showers
with southerly winds. A disturbance in
and Joined a brother storm which had
been playing around the western part of
the country Thursday.
This, the forecaster says, formed a
trough of pressure extending from Wash
ington coast through Nevada, California
and Arizona and southeast to Mexico.
And this Is what caused the rain
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

this temple. 30 II you want TO get In on
the ground floor on this get busy and
send In your subscription to the secre-
tary Of the Union Labor Temple associa-
ton, or to l.. d. Biddle, 5lS San Pedro
street. Los Angeles. Cal"
-
Many delegates attended the Labor
temple mass meeting ct the bureau last
Saturday. Many matters of Importance
were taken up and discussed.
A proposition made by Alfred Sohm,
an electrical worker, to place a private
phone service in the new temple was ac-
cepted. The system is one OF Mr. Sohm's
invention, and is pronounced one OF the
most perfect and advantageous devices OF
Its kind ever invented.
The building committee submitted
full report, and gave assurance that
portion Of the temple would be ready for
occupancy by January l.
There was a good deal of enthusiasm
manifested, the delegates pledging them
selves to go back to their locals and
boost stock sales in earnest.
So
The regular semi-annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Union Labor News
will be held January 13, at 1880 o'clock, at
322 West First street. All stockholders
are requested to be present, either in
person or by proxy
81
Mexico, which for years has been free
from labor problems, is soon to be brought
face to face with one.
This was made evident when it was
announced that a meeting of delegates
from various branches Of labor through
out the republic will be held in January
1t Is planned by certain of the newly
created labor leaders to organize a great
union society similar to the American
Federation of Labor in the United States.
At present railway workers and cotton
mill operatives are the only branches of
labor organized.
Local union No. 81, Housesmiths and
Structural Iron Workers, will elect offi
GERS for the first half of 1908 at the regu-
lar meeting, December 81 The meeting
Will be called to order at 7:SO O'Clock.
-
| Officers of Boilermakers' No. 81 have
been elected and are as follows: Presi-
dent, T.. J. Davis; vice president, J. H.
| Thomas; corresponding financial secre-
tary and business agent, ]. H. johnson;
| recording secretary, T. j. Kelly; treas
urer, c. H. McLachlin; inspector, Charles
Clark.
The Master plumbers OF Pasadena in
stalled officers for the ensuing term on
IHursudy evening OF last week, as fol-
| lows; President, W. F. Creller: vice
president, l.. e. Brower; secretary j. M
Marsh; treasurer, ]. j. Buchins. The
president and vice president are former
members Of the Plumbers local.
| So
There will be no retrencnment by the
Los Angeles Railway company, accord
ing to IN official statement Many more
men would be added to the payroll but
for the difficulty experienced in obtain
ing vitrified brick for paving between and
at the sides of the track. The expendf-
ture Of a. great sum will be involved in
the paving and relaying of track whfca
VIII be taken up as soon as material can
be procured. All portions of the lines
which were laid with light rails in the
earlier construction will be reconstructed
with heavier metal. and every link in
the intricate system modernized.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
MERCY SHOWN MEN
WHO COMMIT BURGLARY
CELEBRATION LEADS TO PRISON
CELL
lrishman and German Who Admitted
Stealing Suit Case Narrowly
Escape Long Terms
In Jail

Two men, q tall, good natured German
and short, wiry Irishman, stood before
Judge Smith in department OF the su-
perior court yesterday and said they were
ready to receive sentence for having com
mitted burglary a month ago.
The men were s. A. Kersting and r.
O'Keefe. Both pleaded guilty two weeks
ago, but sentence had been suspended
until an investigation by the district at
torney's office could be completed.
The result of the investigation showed
the men had each been arrested once be-
fore on minor charges. and District At
torney Fredericks recommended they be
shown leniency.
The court agreed with him and placed
the men on probation for two years.
You know something about these mat
ters," said the judge, addressing the two
prisoners before passing sentence How
would you like to go to San Quentin for
a couple of years.?
I'VE wouldn't like IT, said Kersting.
who acted as spokesman.
Don't you see you have put yourselves
OF. the trail-on the wagon? The question
is how to get off. Stealing a suitcase,
You must be high-minded gentlemen Do
you think you have learned anything by
this experience?"
YES" they replied, and their faces
gave evidence of the expectation of a
year, at least, in prison.
Il guess you have,' said the court "and
If you want to be anything besides ho-
boes you will have to brace up
The men came to Los Angeles about
five weeks ago. occupying the same room
at a lodging house. The third day after
their arrival they celebrated the birthday
of one of Kersting's ancestors. and among
other expenses rented another room at a
different lodging louse.
Thew forgot the locality of tha cacard
room, and when they went to the one
first rented found it occupied A suit
case and S. in scrip were taken, and it
was for this the men were arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
1000 DESTITUTE TO BE
RETURNED TO MEXICO
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe VIII
Provide Accommodation for Hum
dreds--Many on Verge
of Starvation

Nearly 1000 destitute MexIcans will soon
be able to return to their country, If the
plans now being laid do not fall through
The Southern Pacific railroad has
agreed to provide accommodations for
about 400, and 1t is understood the Santa
Fe will make the same arrangements
The officials Of these roads are quoted
as saying they were willing to do all in
their power to aid in the movement. and
1t is understood the first train will leave
Los Angeles within two weeks
The majority of these Mextcans were
brought to this country for the purpose
of working on the railroads. When the
work was completed they were thrown
out OF employment, and since then have
been compelled to support their families
as best they could. Many are on the
verge Of starvation at all times. ana are
constantly endeavoring to obtain trans
portation back to their own country.
For some time many of these people
have been taken care Of by the Bethia-
hem institute. but there are now 50 many
Of them that 1t is impossible for that So
ciety TO longer take care Of them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
WELSH SOCIETY TO HOLD
A COMPETITIVE CONCERT

Under the auspices of the Cambro-
American society a Welsh competitive
concert will be given Tuesday night at
Burbank hail. Sixth and Main strsets.
The program includes music and adj
dresses and these will be adjudlcated by
thirteen judges. selected for their knowl-
edge of the subjects on which they must
render decisions.
The subjects of the compositions, other
than that in which the children will en-
gage, are Welsh, and liberal prizes are
offered to the winners. The concert be-
gins at O'clock
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
BAND CONCERTS
EastIake Park

Following is the program for the band con
cert to be given by Moore's Fidelia band a.
Eastlake park this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock:
Waltz, Castles in the Air." Robinson
Grand Scene Les Huguenots' Meyerbeer.
Royal Love-" Morceau. Hasseman.
"Reminiscences of Scotland Godfrey.
Overture Mercedes" Dessane
Intermezzo, La Danseuse," Van Blou.
Selection. Carmen" Bizet.
la Media Nache," Aviles.
Finale.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

Killed by Train
An unidentified man who had been
working on the section was struck and
instantly killed by Santa Fe train at
Rivera late Friday night. The body is at
Bresee Brothers morgue.
Used Loaded Whip, Charge
NJ Castillo, a teamster was arrested
yesterday morning charged with cruelty
to animals. Castillo's team balked on
Broadway near Fourth street and 1t was
claimed he cruelty beat the horses with
loaded whip.
Memorial to Be Held
A continuous service of three days and
nights will be held at the Central Chris
tian church, beginning Tuesday night,
December 81. 1t will be conducted by
@. r. Parham. 1t will be the seventh
annual watch night memorial commem-
Grating the falling of the second Pente-
cost.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

Traffic Manager Alberger of the
Tonopah & Tidewater road, left Los
Angeles yesterday for Death Valley
junction for the purpose of inspecting
the road. He is accompanied by his
wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
cIrY sRIEFs

Save sickness ana stomach trouble by
drinking the best spring water The Glen
Rock Water company Will supply you.
Phones Class, East i37. Prices right,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

Elmer Gustison, excursion manager
of the Burlington system. arrived In
Los Angeles yesterday with an excur.
sion party.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

Travelling Auditor Krebs of the
Tonopah & Tidewater road left this
city yesterday for Silver Lake on busi-
ness connected with his department.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

The increased passenger traffic from
the north on the Tonopah & Tidewater
road is a good Indication that the ex-
cursion rates put on by that road from
its northern points to Los Angeles have
been taken advantage Of by the travel
ing public.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
RAILROAD NEWS

Edward Smell, excursion manager of
the Sunset Washington route, arrived
in Los Angeles yesterday and is visit
ing friends on railroad row.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
rrnnn

An attack Of Group can be wafdeo on
by giving Chamberla;n's Cough R9tl-
edy promptly at the first Indication OF
the approach oE the disease
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

Tho Herald will pay $40 in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
copies OF Tie Herald from the premises of our
patrons THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

The passenger department of the
Salt Lake route has issued an attractive
booklet called "The A B of the Salt
Lake Route" 1t describes the duties
of the train crew, doings of tourists
and beauties of the scenery in alpha
betical style.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits OF
California products at the Chamber Of Com
merce building. on Broadway, between First
and Second streets, where free information
VIII be given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

Under the title of 'Eastward
Through the Storied Northwest" the
Northern Pacific road has published an
illustrated booklet describing the Pa
cific coast from Coronado Beach to
British Columbia and eastward to st.
Paul
tains, cattle on the Montana ranges,
and also the many points of interest in
and around Yellowstone Payk. The
cover of this interesting booklet de-
serves more than ordinary mention,
having for its design a bunch of
bright-colored California poppies on a
light background.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

The Master plumbers Of Pasadena in
stalled officers for the ensuing term on
Thursday evening of last week, as fol-
lows; President, w. f. Creller; vice
president, l., e. Brewer; secretary j. M.
Marsh; treasurer, ]. j. Buchins The
president and vice president are former
members of the Plumbers local.