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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

Engineer Melton has secured a con-
tract for the surveying of several
blocks in the Logan Park addition and
with the large amount of other work
in hand expects to be compelled to put
on additional man by spring.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

Mr.. Dytton and family are visiting at
w. r. Brown, who is his brother-in-
law.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

George Moore. who was arrested for
being a keeper of vicious dog, did not
appear at the trial Saturday night and
another warrant will be served on him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

Helen Condor entertained several
friends at birthday party at her home
119th street, Saturday evening In cele-
bration of her thirteenth birthday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

The son Of Charles Pinke run a
rusty nail in his foot yesterday morn
/ ing Although it was very painful. it
is thought il will not prove serious.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

Thomas Duggan of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., left Saturday for Neodesha. KAN
on business for the Standard Oil COM
Dauy
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George Moore have re
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

I. Meyer visited Chicago friends yes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-14

Daniel Kelly was the guest Of friends
in South Chicago, last evening
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06

State in Augusta, and gaudlly printed
shares Of stock are offered to the pub
lie. You need not limit your capitaliza-
tonic be sure, the more capital you
have the more tax you are supposed to
pay, but after you have disposed Of
your shares you probably won't pay
your tai anyway, and will let the char
ter of lie company expire. It's only
another Of the get-rich-qutck schemes.
Recently a list Of delinquent corpor-
atoms was published in one Of the Ban
gor papers, corporations whose char
tiers were to expire on account of I'M
paid taxes 1t filed nearly two pages
set in nonpareil type. with close spac-
ing at that And all Of these were to
lose their charters because their taxes,
amounting in most cases to less than
S25, had been unpaid. But hundreds
of others are formed every month, SO
a few more or less aren't missed very
much.
The most interesting Of the compa-
MES are the freak ones. They abound
from the propagation of cats to the
savings Of souls
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
FAKE CORPORATIONS.
Maine the Easiest State in the Union
in Which to Launch Them.

Maine the Easiest State in the Union
In Which to Launch Them.
Do you want q company to supply
the people Of Mars with steam shovels
to dig their canals? Do you want to
form conn any to raise bananas IN
Alaska? Do you desire a concern 10
trade In spirits of the heroes Of the
past? Well, If you do go to Maine and
file your papers. You can form cor
poration with capital limit only ex-
ceeded by the skyline, and 1t won't cost
you enough 10 set you back very ma
terially either.
For years Maine has been the mecca
Of those who wished to foist companies
on the unsuspecting public. The fees
for granting a charter are merely NOM
fnal The taxes are still more so,
something like an annual franchise
tax of So on $4,000 capitalization Al
most no questions are asked, and it is
as easy for q company with any OBJ
feet whatever, and a few dollars TO
pay the necessary fees and printing,
to get a full-fedged charter as it is for
a man TO get a drink in the city Of
Bangor
All sorts OF fancifu1 corporations are
fled at the Office of the Secretary of
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
oNTARIo's TIMBER SUPPLY.
Official Figures of Acreage and Out
put mt the Present Time.

According to the report OF the depart
ment of lands, forests and mines, just
Issued, the total area Of land under tim
Der license in Ontario was 20,O63 square
miles, says the Boston Transcript. The
principal items of the years output
from territory under license were as
follows: Sawlogs, pine, GA, 800, 465 feet,
board measure; other than pine, &c.
945 ,9S7 feet board measure square tim
Der, pine, 63S, 22S other than pine, 49,,
617 cubic feet; pile timber, 64S.609 feet,
board measure; cedar, 126,172 pieces
pulpwood, S4,961 cords. The pulpwood
OUTPUT of 81 ,961 cords was 2,2S5 cords
in excess Of 1905. The pulp mills at
Sault Ste Marie, Spanish River and
Sturgeon Falls were running to their
full capacity during the year.
In connection with the free grant
districts, where the areas suitable for
settlement have been pretty well taken
and the lots remaining are largely I'M
suitable for agriculture the department
has instituted Il system of homestead
inspection to enforce compliance with
the condition Of settlement Owing to
the increased value Of woods other
than pine a desire has sprung up to
take up lots not suitable for agrlcul-
tural purposes in order to dispose of the
timber Under the system now adopted
lots applied for are inspected to ascer-
tain If they comprise a sufficient pro
portion of good land to warrant the ex-
pectation that a living could be made
r. farming If it is obvious that the
lands are not capable Of affording q Iiv-
Ing By agriculture and are applied for
in order to get the timber location is
refused.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
ELEVATOR FIRE
CAUSES BIG LOSS
Plants Damaged by Blaze of Supposed
Incendiary Origin-Bad Charac-
ter Suspected

MILW AUKEE, Wis. Aug 81
Fire supposed to have been started by
an incendiary at 1915 this morning
threatened the entire elevator district i'll
the vicinity of South Water street. The
American Mailing company, the Arm
strong Grain and Provision company, and
the Philip Orth company sustained Il loss
which is variously estimated at between
$4,000 and 100000. The grain elevator
of the Armstrong company, 201 Oregon
street, was burned to the ground. The
company sustained a loss on the building
and contents of about $4,000. The
warehouse of the American Mailing COM
pany, at 1919 Oregon street, was almost
destroyed at loss OF probably $4,000.
The warehouse of the Philip Orth COM
pany at 2O4 Florida street was damaged
to the extent of $4,000.
Fight Fire Three Hours
The flames were not under control I'M
til about o'clock this morning, and the
fire department kept number of en-
gines on the scene until long after day
light III an effort to eXtinguish the last
sparks in the American Mailing com
pany's warehouse.
The fire was discovered by Patrolman
Charles Grassle. Fircmen worked under
difficult conditions, as the buildings were
of great height, had no windows or
doors, and were covered with sheet-iron.
The Armstrong building collapsed,
fortunately without miShap, and the de
partment concentrated all efforts upon
the American Mailing company's build
ing, which caught fire within fifteen min
utes after the blaze was seen i'll the
Armstrong elevator.
Paints Were Threatened.
Shirtly afterwards the warehouse of
the Orth company caught fire, and the
force was divided to h.,nt the flames.
Twenty feet to the west of this the
warehouse of the ]. L. Patton company,
filled with paint and other combustibles,
was threatened Near that stands the
William Berger & Co. warehouse and
beyond that the warehouse of the Fran
zen company, All efforts were combined
to prevent the spread of flames to these
buildings, and with success, the fire be-
ing stopped in the Orth plant.
Grain Stock Low
The fact that the stock in the Ameri-
can company's elevator is at the lowest
point it has been in years. saved the com
pany from a heavy loss. The elevator
was less than half full.
The fire is thought to have started in
the boiler room of the Armstrong COM
pany.
A suspicious character who has been
wandering about the vicinity for some
days is suspected as having set the build
ing on fire.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
"iIIfe's Reason,

Willie was regula" mothers boy, a
writer in the Chicago tribune declares.
He was so devoted 10 her that he could
not bear to have any one else do things
for him, not even his indulgent father.
One night he called his father to his
bedside.
Papa" he said, twill you please to
bring me a glass Of water?"
His father went for the water, glow
ing with pride at the unusual summons,
and when Willie had taken lts drink
the parents curiosity got the better
Of him.
Why" he asked, did yeu call me
tonight instead Of your mother:"
'Oh, there's been n dress1naker here
to-day, and I was afraid there might
be some pins or nedlas on the floor 10
get into mammals feet replied Willie.
innocently.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
EX-MAYOR STOWELL
CALLED BY DEATH
SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS AFTER SIX
YEARS OF SUFFERING AT EAST
SIDE RESIDENCE.
MILWAU KEGS MAYOR IN 1882.
Pursued Literary Career and Made Sew
eral Ventures Here and Elsewhere
in the Foundry Business.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 30
Former Mayor John NJ. Stowel died
this afternoon at $50 o'clock. Mt his res
idence. jefferson street and Ogden av-
cnue.
Mr.. Stowell was s. years of age. For
six years past he had been in precari-
Gus health. But the end came suddenly.
He is survived by his wife. his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles T. Sammond and sev-
eral grandchildren.
Born in New York.
Mr.. StoweI was born in Alexander
Genesee county, n. Y, March 9, 1874
lie spent his early years on farm and
completed his education i'll Marietta COZ
lege in Ohio
His first occupations were literary. In
1S4S he conducted the Literary EN-
porlum, a monthly periodical ut ST.
Louis. Subsequently he was city editor
OF the Milwaukee News.
While Il young man he became inter
ested in the foundry business, and cS-
tabhShed machine shops at several places
III the west. His first enterprise of this
character i'll Milwaukee was begun on
$1,000 of borrowed capital i'll 1856.
Burned Out; No Insurance.
At that time he leased the old Me
nomOnee works At the corner of Reed
and South Water streets and began the
manufacture of circular saws. The pan
ic of 1857 and the war which followed
several years later kept him out of the
foundry business until 1868 when he
again began the manufacture of circular
saws and mills. In 1866 his plant was
burned on the only day when it was not
covered by insurance and he lost Il large
part of his possessions.
Then began his partnership with De
los l.. Filler and the foundation of the
Cream City Iron works of Filler, Stowel
n Co., the history of which is well
known to all Milwaukeeans.
Mr.. Stowell was member of the Wis
consin Assembly in 1862 and of the
board of aldermen of the city of Mil
waukee 1863. In 1882 he was elected
mayor of the city by the Union Labor
party.
Fought Liquor interests.
His administration is remembered for
his careful attention to business and his
conflict with the liquor interests growing
out of his policy of abolishing music
in the saloons. Mr.. Stowell was Il Dem
ocrat, but not always in full agreement
with his party on matters relating to polit-
zeal economy. He was widely known
for his friendly interest in the cause of
labor.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06

Melt three tablespoonfuls of butter,
add one-fourth of a cupful of flour, and
stir until well blended; then pour on
gradually, while stirring constantly,
two-thirds of a cupful of milk. Bring
to the boiling point. and add the yolks
Of two eggs unbeaten and one-half cup
of grated Gruyere cheese AS soon as
the cheese melts, remove from the fire
and fold in one cupful Of mild cheese
cut in very small cubes. Season with
salt, pepper and cayenne. Spread in =
shallow pan and cool. Mold in the
form of pyramids, dip in crumbs, egg
and crumbs, fry in deep fat, and dclin
on brown paper. Arrange on a fancy
plate on oblong pieces of fried bread
known. as socles-first dipping the
bread in crumbs, egg and crumbs be-
fore the frying.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
He Tried II,

A young man who Persisted In whis-
pering loudly to the lady who accom-
panied him to a symphony concert. tell
Ing her what the music meant" what
sort Of passage was coming next. and
50 on, caused serious annoyance to ev-
cry one of his immediate neighbors
Presently he closed his eyes and said
to his companion:
Did you ever Try listening to music
with your eyes shut? You've no ideo
how lovely it sounds"
Thereupon a gentleman who sat in 9
seat in front Of The young man twisted
himself about anil said grayely:
Young man, did you ever try listen.
ing to music with your mouth shut :"-
Kansas City Star.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06

think that the sanitarian show that popu
laton coming to the tropics protect itself against
yellow fever and malaria by measures simple and mex
pensve.
With these diseases eliminated, life in the tropics for
the AngOSaXOn will be, believe, healthful than
in the temperate zone and gradually in the next two
centuries tropical countries which offer greater return
for mans labor than the temperate will be settled
by the white and become again the centers Of
wealth. population and civilization, they at the
dawn of history.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
MURDER IS SUSPECTED.
Barney Lombard Found With Bullet in
Head at Barnes, Bayfield,
County.

WASHBURN, Wis, Aug 31.-ISpe-
ciaI. 1.-The body of a homesteader
named Barney Lombard, resident of
the town of Barnes in Bayfield, county,
was found yesterday with a bullet hole
through his head ami murder is suspect
ed The body was found near the shack
of a man named Specll, also residing in
Severson of this city this morning
charged with the killing. Speck denies
knowing anything about the matter at
all, but he is held pending an investiga-
ton by the sheriff and District Attorney
AIvord, and the report of the coroners
jury.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
GIVEN Z YEARS IN CELL
VERNON COUNTY MAN SENTENCED
FOR SHOOTING SISTER.
Fires When She Refused to Let Son Go
Fishing with Him, Believing Him
Intoxicated.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Aug 3O.-Plead-
ing guilty to the charge of assault with
intent to murder, Henry Erickson of
Readstown, Vernon county, was sen
fenced by Judge Fruit, here today, TO
confinement in the penltentiary ut Wau-
pun for seven years.
The victim was Mrs. Jennie Freise
of La Crosse, a sister of the prisoner,
who was shot by him near RcadJtown,
last Sunday morning.
The prisoner is a cripple and made his
appearance in court on crutcheS.
Erickson wanted Mrs. Frcise's son 10
go fishing with him. The woman re
fused because she declared Erickson was
intoxicated Then he shot her
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
Tomato Salad,

The most delicious tomato salad is
frozen one. Firm but ripe tomatoes
are selected, peeled, chopped fine and
rubbed through sieve. Do not cook
them, as this would destroy the distinc
tive fresh flavor of the vegetable. Soft
en- two tablespoonfuls Of gelatin in two
tabIespoonfuls of cold water, add Il cup
full of boiling water, stir, and when the
gelatin is melted, strain to the toma-
toes. Add two tablespoonful Of lemon
juice. teaspoonful each Of salt ana
paprika Beat until it begins to thick
en-, then pour into melon mold. Bind
with Il strip of suet-saturated muslin
and bury in equal parts of ice and salt
for four hours.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
Washington Buns.

Break one egg into a cup, fill the cup
with milk and turn onto one-half yeast
cake dissolved in one-quarter cup of
cool water. Add one cup of sugar and
one-half cup of butter creamed togeth-
is formed. Add few gratings Of nut
meg and enough -four to make a dough
as soft as can be kneaded. Cover and
LET rise light then turn on to the mold
ing board, scatter one-Quarter cup Of
currants, knead and shape into small
buns Set the buns close together IN a
creased pan, let rise and bake. Brush
over with a little milk in which some
sugar is dissolved.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
Telephone in Mexico.

Within the next six weeks the Mexican
Central will have another copper tele-
graph and telephone wire stretched be-
tween Aguascalientes and this city. The
new wire will be used both for the tele-
graph service and for the telegraphone,
which is now installed at Aguascafen-
ties. The longest circuit in the world
for these instruments is now, and for
some time has been in use on the Mex
lean Central between Jimenez and Jua-
rez. 1t is $50 miles long and daily con-
versation is carried on between these
points and with chihuahua by means of
the telegraphone. The company is max
ing plans to install the instruments on
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
BIG SWINDLE ALLEGED
GEORGE H. DAVIS, IN BRILLIANT
UNIFORM, IS ARRESTED.
Taken at La Crosse Representing Himself
as Representative of Milwaukee
Home for Waits.

LA CROSSE, Wis. Aug. 31.-TSpe-
cial. THE police today arrested George
H. Davies, who, attired in bril-
liant uniform, was collecting sums of
money from charitably inclined persons
for alleged waits homes in Milwaukee.
Des Moines and Chicago. After his ar
rest Davies, VINO had credentials show
ing him to be a staff captain, is said TO
graft and that he had associates. cap
tains and majors. in several other large
cities. Davies will probably be brought
before Judge Fruit today.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
A Dogs Academy.

There is an academy for CANNES in
a certain South London borough which
is known to all the prominent circus
people Of Europe, and which is the
''old school, Of many of the performing
dogs i'll Great Britain at the present
time. The interior is fitted UP with
trapezes, ETC., and day by day all sorts
OF performing CANNES are taught their
clever tricks. 1t is perhaps unneces-
sary to add that the proprietor enjoys
the benefit Of a frst-claSs income
London Captain.
\ forgiving disposition is the first
law of representation.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
FARMER CUTS THROAT.
Paul Raasch Ends His Life While Des-
pondent Over Continued Ill
Health.
NIII.NNAITkEE- \

NIILWAUkEE, Wis, Aug. 10
Paul Haasch. a well known farmer,
living eight and One-haIf miles north Of
the city on the Port Washington road
committed suicide at his home at 100
this morning by cutting his throat with
a razor His body was discovered by
members of his family lying in a pool Of
blood beside his bed. The coroner was
notified and sent deputies to the scene.
Raasch was A years Old, single and
is survived by two brothers and two sis
tiers. His parents were early settlers in
the town Of Milwaukee and died some
time ago Faasch has been suffering
from continual illness and is thought to
have taken his life during Il respondent
smell
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
TO DEDICATE NEW CHURCH.

APPLETON, Wis, Aug. 31.-[Spe-
ciaI.1-Outagamie county farmers to the
number Of about seventy-fve, mounted
on gayly decorated steeds and headed by
two chargers carrying the national col
ors, will head the mammoth parade Of
Catholics at Little Chute Sunday after
noon. when Bishop Fox will be greeted
and escorted to the new Kimberly Cath
oIic church. which is to be dedicated.
Bishop Fox will deliver the dedicatory
sermon, while several other prelates will
participate in the programme. Twenty
eight priests Of churches in this vicin-
ity will attend Every Catholic society
in the Fox River valley will be present.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
BOYCOTT THE PREACHERS.
La Crosse Pastors Union Cannot March
Labor Day.

La CROSSE, Wis, Aug. 3O.-The
Ministers union, organized only few
weeks ago and soon after affiliated with
the Trades and Labor assembly, the SUI
preme body of La Crosse, Thursday wax
officially cast out by that body and re-
fused permission to march in the Labor
day parade.
This action was the results Of com
plants by the brewery workers, who
claimed that the recent agitation against
the saloons had resulted in an injury to
the Brewery Workers union.
The city labor body took up the com
plants and after hearing decided that
the crusade by the religious workers was
to the harm Of their fellow unionists
and the official casting out followed
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
SAYS WEST IS FOR ROOSEVELT.

WASHINGTON, D. c., aug. 80
"'Sixty per cent. of the voters of Wy
didate for the presidency until they have
been forced tc abandon all hopes that
President Roosevelt will not accept the
denomination said Senator Warren of
Wyoming, who is in Washington en-
route to New York, whence he will sail
Saturday for Europe.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
BroiIed Chopped Steak.

Put ? pounds of lean beef from the
lower part of the round through a
meat chopper; add two level teaspoon
fuls of salt and saltspoonfuI Of pep
per. Mix thoroughly and form into one
large steak. BroiI slowly over a per-
fectIy clear fire or in hot pan; cook
on one side, then turn and cook on the
other for about ten minutes. Dish on
a heated platter and put over it table
spoonful of chopped parsley.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
ADVENTISTS IN SESSION,

GRAND RAPIDS, Wis, Aug. 81
Especial. THE annual state encampment
of the Seventh Day Adventists is now
being held in this city, with nearly 1000
Adventists in attendance. There are
about 2OOO Adventists in Wisconsin, Of
which number about 200 reside in this
county at a settlement near Arpin, called
Bethel where one of their academies
is located.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
STORMPROVES BESTMAN
Big Wind Keeps Bridegroom at Home,
While Bride and Dan Cupid
Await Him.

ELLSWORTH, Wis, Aug. 31.-[Spe-
cial IA romantic story of the recent
storm comes from Plum City. Leslie
Lewis, living near here, was to wed Miss
Carrie Moser at the home of her parents
in Plum City, and many of the wedding
guests had gathered when the storm
came and turned Rush river into a roar
ing torrent, which young Lewis tried to
cross in vain. The wedding has been
DOStDOued.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06

Cream one-half cup of butter With 1
cup of sugar, add one-half cup of milk
and , cups of flour sifted with s level
teaspoons Of baking powder, and last
the stifiy beaten whites of 3 eggs.
Flavor with one-half teaspoon Of va
nilla, and bake in layers or in a loaf.
Cover with white or chocolate icing,
and if baked in layers use any kind Of
filling. This rule is subject to many
variations; even u half cup of currants
may be added and a good currant cake
will be the result.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-06
MADE RICH BY INVENTION.
Manitowoc Man Sells Cattle Guard De-
vice for $4,000

MANITOWOC, Wis, Aug. 3O.-[Spe-
cial. l-Stephen G. Kettner, u Manitowoc
man, now resident Of Rhinelander,
was made independently rich by sale of
a patent on a railway cattle guard,
which he has just consummated. Kcttner
invented the guard after he had several
cattle killed on his farm and 50 sue
cessful was the device that he has dis
posed of it to the Northwestern Invest
ment company of Kalamazoo, Mich,
which will exploit and market the in
vention Kettner is said to have re-
ceived the sum Of So, 900 in cash