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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
RELIGION ISTOO SNOWY
New York Editor Tells Methodists That
Lavish Display Keeps Young Men
Out of Ministry.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Sept. 14.-ISDe-
cial THE election of ministerial dele
gates to the general conference was COM
pleted this afternoon. W. II. Vance, the
presiding elder Of the la Crosse district,
L. c. Dixon of Monroe and ). W. Straw
of Eau Claire were chosen. The con
ference was addressed this morning ba-
L. q. Humphrey, the new state super
intendent Of the Auti-SaIoon league.
Nh Buckley, editor Of The Christian
Advocate Of New York, made an address
this morning in which he declared :.-..:
the modern tendency of the church to-
wards a lavish display was destroying
the revival spirit and lie attributed to it
the failure Of the Jealous young men to
come forward in sufficient numbers to fill
the ranks for ministers. The ordination
Of new ministers will take place OH sun
day afternoon, Bishop Hamilton prcsid-
ing. \ large amount Of business re
mains over until Monday.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
TO MAKE ROAD BUILD.
Lumber Company Asks Aid of Rail Com
missiOn-Says Great Esrthern
Broke Word

MADISON, Wis, Sept 13.-The first
case under the law passed by the last
session Of the Legislature empowering the
railroad rate commission to order extern
sion Of lines where the public conyen-
icnce and necessity demand it, was heard
by the commission today.
The Northern Hardwood Lumber COM
pany located near Maple about twenty
miles from Superior, has asked that the
Great Northern road be compelled to
build 4 side track to their lumber mills
The hearing disclosed the fact that there
had been great misunderstanding be-
tween officials Of the road and the ium-
Der company.
The company would have not located
there if not assured that the track
would be built, say the company officials
The railroad claims that the men who
made such Il promise, had no authority
to do 50 and asserts that the construc-
ton of such i track would be unad-
viSable.
Nearly the whole day was taken up
by this matter. Probably late in the
afternoon the commission will give
brief hearing to the officials of the Wis
"onsin Central road relative to the train
service on the Portage branch.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
BOatSwain's Pipe Retained.

At least one relic of the old navy is
to be preserved. Thanks to Lord
Charles Bcrcsford the boatswains pipe
which Of late years has been becoming
more ornamental than useful, is to be re
tanned and the calls which for centuries
have brought men to the performance
of their duties will continue 10 be heard
on our Warships.
The Admiralty have ordered that at
least 10 per cent. of the boys and youths
in harbor training establishments are to
be instructed to work to the calls of the
pipe, and prize will be given each half
year to the boy in each establishment
who is considered most proficient in the
art of piping. Westminster Gazette.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
RAISE BISHOPS FUND.
Memorial of $4,000 by Octo-
Der IS.
NIII NN-AIkI1Ir

Tie Bishop Nicholson Memorial fund
still lacks about $1,000 of reaching the
desire OF Bishop Webb that the fund be
August 20 had reached $3.50 1t is the
desire of Bishop Webb that the mund be
completed by October % of this year.
the first anniversary of Bishop NichoI-
sons death. Subscriptions may be sent
to Rt.-Rcv. William Walter Webb.
bishop Of the Episcopal diocese of Mil
waukee or to Rev. Canon Wright, ISL
Martin street, Milwaukee.
An effort is being made by patrons Of
St. Johns Military academy 1T DelafieId
Wis. to raise $4,000 for the erection
Of Il gymnasium.
Bishop Webb is planning to attend
the Lambeth conference next summer.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
STUDENTS EXPENSES LOW.
Canvas Made of Rooming and Boarding
Houses at Madison.
MADISON, Wis, Sept. 14.-[speciaI

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 14.-[Special.I
A recent canvass Of the rooming and
boarding houses of Madison shows that
living expenses of students at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin for the college
year which opens September "A, will be
extremely reasonable; much lower, in
fact than at many Of the larger educa-
tional institutions of the country. The
city offers students a choice of over 300
rooming houses, beside the university
dormitory for women, the Young Mems
and Young Women's Christian associa-
ton buildings, and the seventeen Greek
letter fraternity and sorority houses. \
canvass of $50 houses showed the aver
age price of rooms accommodating two
to four students each is 1923 a week, or
soc to $1.61 for each student. The aver
age price for single rooms is slightly
higher being S2.06 a week. Many rooms,
however, can be obtained for 81 to $3.50
a week The prices vary according to the
distance from the campus and the accom-
modations afforded, the double rooms
ranging ranging from 81 to So apiece 81
to So for each student), and the single
rooms from 81 TO 50.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
SENT CHILD AWAY,
on Madison Doorstep, Many
Miles from Home.

MADISON, Wis, Sept 1G.-ESpe-
ciaI. J-Freda Kenyon. aged 10 years,
probably from the village Of Brooklyn
ut the boundary of Dane and Green
counties, was found asleep on the door
step of an east side residence last night
and brought to the police station.
She says her mother sent her from
home. The little girl told the police this
morning that her mother told her to 90
to the railroad station and go to Grand
ma Martins" She does not know where
"Grandma Martin" lives, however.
Her stories are so conflicting that I'M
less some clue can be found as to her
parents, she will be sent to the Sparta
Home for Dependent Children.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
FOUND DEAD IN CAR.
Two Tramps Suspected of Killing North,
Western Brakeman.

MARINETTE, Wis, Sept. 1G.-TSpe-
cial. 1.-The lifeless body of Edward
Prick, a Northwestern brakeman, was
found on an ore car at Stephenson,
the body We're two tramps and both were
placed under arrest. They asserted their
innocence and say that they did not even
see the man killed. \ coroner's investi-
CATION resulted in the generally accepted
theory that Frick was killed by his head
striking a Daggett bridge while the train
Spap5
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
BIG YEAR FOR FARMERS.
Earnings for 1907 Are Billion Dollars
More Than for Last Year

| Earnings tor 1907 Are Billion Dollars
More Than for Last Year.
The American farmers earnings are
thousand million dollars greater this
year than last, according to n prelim-
mary report ON crops which will be pub-
llShcd IN the next issue of The American
AgrlculturlSt. This big gain will be en-
tlrcly du" to the increased prices of farm
product$ as the production in general
viii be fully 10 per cent less in quantity
than III 19O6, which was the bumper
year.
The farmer was never in so healthy
position as he is today-tinanrialIy,
socially, politically. mentally. and spirit,
uaily,' says the report. ''The Increase
IN the value of his real estate has been
prodlglouS. He owes less money than
ever before. He has greater assets than
ever. Again, the farmers wants are
greater. He is i'll the market for more
and better breeding stock, farm implc-
mentS. household goods, and other mcr-
chandise. He recognizes the extra profit
that accrues from the use of better
equipment and better methods in his
business and i'll his home.
The wheat crop this year will APP
rroNimate 625,OOO,000 bushels, 100000
600 less than last year. Corn promises
to be within ) per cent as much as
exceptions. the biggest yield on record.
The yield of oats will be about u per
cent less than last year. but there will
be nearly the usually quantity of rye,
barley. buckwheat. flaxseed and potatoes
The hay crop will exceed last years
great deal Apples will be much more
plentiful than last year.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
FIRE MARSHAL ACTS,
State Charges Beloit Farmer with Arson
and Attempt to Defraud Insur-
ance Companies.

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 14-LSpeciaI.J
The first arrest under the law creating
the office of state fire marshal was made
last night at Beloit. Within u few days
there have been three fires on the farm
of David Moore The renter, w ].
Clark. was suspected, and he was ar
rested on three charges, two for arson
and one for attempting to obtain money
from insurance companies under false
pretenses. Bail was fixed at $24OO and
the hearing set for next Thursday.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

Mrs Farrell, Aged 81, Works with
Threshing Grew One Day and
Kills Herself.

APPLETON, Wis. Sept 16.-LSpe-
cial. I-Beieving her physical strength 1T
the age of 81 years equal TO that OF fifty
years ago and declaring that in work she
could still hold her own with the younger
generation, Mrs. Anna Farrell of Green
vile, one OF the Oldest residents II
Outasamie county. last Friday Joined Il
threshing crew and worked shift
throughout tie day. She did not live 20
survive another day, her death occurring
Saturday. Mrs. Farrell had the distinc-
ton of having never worn pair Of
shoes, going hare-footed through the
summers and wearing only rough sandals
in winter
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

Drives Horse Until He's Tired, Deserts
Him and Secures Another to
Continue Journey Home.
MADISON

MADISON, Wis, Sept 16-[Spe-
recently out of the Milwaukee reform
school, attempted an unique plan to
reach friends in Prairie du CHEN, by
hiring a horse at one place and driving
it until it became tired and then stabIing
it and proceeding to hire another. Her
scheme failed in Madison. local livery
men having been aware of her coming.
When she appeared She was arrested.
The poor commissioner here took pity
on her and bought her ticket to Prairie
du Chen. Miss Windsor was married
when she was only II years old to 4
farmer in the vicinity of Prairie du
Chen. Since leaving the reform school
the girl has been working in various hO-
tells throughout the state
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

Third vice presldent-Otto Dorner, NIL
Waukec
Fourth vice pres.dent-Pllny Norcross,
GAINESVILLE
Fifth vice prcs.dent-Scnator J. II. Stout,
NrnOmouie.
reasurrr-Richard Wagner Milwaukee.
Sccretary-W. o. Hotchkiss, Madison.
Seek State Appropriation
This organization will use every effort
to bring about the adoption Of an amend
mcnt to the state constitution at the
next general election. enabling the state
to give aid in building good roads. Gov.
Davidson in his addressed declared that
politics should be left out Of this organi-
zation and that the work of road build
ing should be left with the people Of the
various committees.
The committees appointed were as fol-
follows:
Rcsolutionsm Otto norner,. chairman; \.
A. Arnold, Trcmpcaleau; Thny RorcTo,s.
Rock; II. L. Knapp, Oneida; George w.
Morse, Juneau: George NcSt"r, bayfield,: {.
&. WelIens%ard. Green; &. y. GoIdswoTthy,
WOOD, ana William whitney, Jackson.
Permanent orgunization-J. A Lakewood.
chairman; Thomas BIackstock, SheboyGan;
H. J. BaSor, OcontO: Fred A. Holden, Mon
roe, and a 5. Walker, Rock.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

State Board of Veterinarians Meets for
Business, Clinic and State
Fair

The annual meeting of the State Boar
of Veterinary Examiners was held at
the Blatz hotel on Thursday evening, at
which DR.. L. A. Wright of Columbus
was elected president and DIR. l.. Z.
Helm of Baraboo secretary and treas
urer About thirty veterinary surgeons
were present, and this morning a clinic
was held at the veterinary hospital of
DR.. CIute The members attended the
state fair this afternoon.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
DEDICATE NEW BUILDINGS.
Carroll College Will Hold Celebration o.
tober 10.

WAUKESHA. Wis, Sept. 13-[Spe-
cial 1.-The new Carroll college buildings,
Rankin hall, Voorhees, dormitory and
Voorhees, cottage will be dedicated on
the afternoon of Thursday, October 10,
and elaborate ceremonies are being ar
ranged. The dedication address will be
delivered by Rev. DR.. Charles L.
Thompson of New York. an aIumnus of
the college and member of the board
of trustees. He is also an ex-moderator
of the general assembly of the Presby-
terrain church and secretary of the board
of home missions. DR.. James Stewart
Dixon of New York, secretary of the
college board, will also deliver an adj
dress. The buildings will be thrown
open to the public for inspection and a
general invitation TO residents and
friends of the college will be extended.
The Presbyterian synod of Wisconsin,
which will be in session at Milwaukee
at the time, will adjourn to attend the
dedication.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

I LODI-The annual Lodi Valley fair is be-
Ing held here.
RIPON-Ripon college opened Its fifty
seventh year Thursday with q big increase
In the number of students. The freshman
class numbers over seventy.
HUDS0N-Niss Christine Lindgren Of st.
paul and Charles Benz, who has conducted
q tailoring establishment for many years,
were married here, Rev. c. T. Burnley of
the Presbyterian church officiating.
MONROE-The Gail Borden company has
signed six months contracts with the
farmers of this vicinity for their milk out
put. the contract price, S1.5O per 100, being
the highest ever paid here. The company
contracted for about 5000 pounds of milk
daily.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
DEDICATE SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
AndersonviIle Memorial Ceremony to Be
Held October Il.

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 13.-[Special.l
The dedication of the Wisconsin An
Jacksonville monument at the old prison
pen at AndersonyilIe, Ga, will take
place on October II, 1907.
The occasion has been SO planned that
it will make it possible for all partici-
pants TO visit the battle fields and points
of interest from Nashville through
Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Missionary
Ride, Lookount Mountain, Dalton, hene-
saw, Resaca, Altoona Pass to Atlanta.
Gov. J. o. Davidson and staff and Off
Gals will leave on the special train.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
Maine,s LARGEST Whale

Large crowds have been attracted to
the good town of MiIbridgc recently to
see, dead whale which was picked up
some six miles off Petit Menan light sta
ton. 1t is sixty-siX feet in length and
undoubtedly the largest specimen of its
kind ever seen on the Maine coast In
making fast to the prize the boats crew
is reported to have had a lively cXpe-
ricnce in combating a number Of sharks
which kept following in their wake
Kpnupbpc journal
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
Dane County Fair Opens.

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 16-LSpeciaLl
The Dane county fair, opens tomorrow
and closes Friday. The fair this year
promises to be the best ever held in this
city. Arrangements We're completed to-
day for a programme Of automobile RACES
10 be held on Thursday, which is Madi-
son day. On that day. also. Mayor
Mayor Becker Of Milwaukee will speak
on Good Roads"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

Here is a thirteen story from Bid
dcford On Tuesday, the 18Th of the
month. a son was born to Willie Nadcau
and wife, who live at Is Gooch
street, weighing thirteen pounds and be
ing the thirteenth child born to them, all
of whom are living. Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
dcau were married on the 18th day of
the month, and this last child was born
thirteen months after the last preceding
birth in the fnmiIv.-Kennebec JOurnnI.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
NEW DISTRICTS
Now ODen for Settlement

Some of the choicest lands in the grain growing
belts Of Saskatchewan and Alberta have recently been
o1ened for settlement under the Revised Homes stead
Regulations Of Canada. Thousands Of home seads of
100 acres each are now available. The new reguia-
lions make il possible for entry be made By proxy,
the opportunity that many in the United States have
been waiting for. Any member Of a family may mako
entryfcr any other member Of the family who may
bs entitled 10 make entry for himself or herself.
Entry may now be made before the Agent or SUB
agent Of the District BY proxy ION certain condons)
the father mother, son, daughter, brother or sis
ter Cfan intending home Steader.
ANY even numbered section Of Dominion
Lands in Manitoba or the North West Provinces,
excepting and 26, not reserved, may be home
steaded by any person the sole head Of family,
or male over ID years of age, TO the extent Of
one-quarter section, Of $50 acres, moreor less"
The fec in each-cass will be $1,000. Churches,
schools and markets convenient. Healthy climate,
splendid crops and good laws. Grain growing and
cattle raising principal industries.
For further particulars as 10 Rates, Routes, Best
Time to Co and Whsre to Locate, apply to
w. D. Scott, Superintendent Of Immigration,
Ottawa, Cauad4, or T 0. Curris, Room IL, B.
Callahan Block, Milwaukee, Wis, Authorized
Government Agents.
Please say where saw this advertisement. !
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
TO NAME JOHN KEITH
Illinois Man Recommended for President
of Oshkosh Normal School by
Regents Committee.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Sept. 13.-[Spe-
cial. John \. Keith, head of the train
ing department of the Illinois State
Normal university at Normal, ILL.,, will
probably be the next president of the
Oshkosh normal school to succeed the
late Il. Ii. Halscy. The committee of
the state normal school regents has de
cided to recommend Prof. Keith to the
board for the position.
Prof. Keith is So years old and has
one daughter. In his Harvard career
he was leading debater.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
METHODIST LAYMEN ELECT.
Richland Center Man President of State
Association

Ia CROSSE, Wis. Sept. 1G.-TSpe-
cial. The Laymen's association q the
Methodist conference, in session here.
elected the following officers: President.
I. H Brewer, RichIand Center: first
vice president. A c. Taylor, Portage:
second vice president. c. J. Lang. Eau
Claire; third vice president. James SLipp,
Superior: secretary and treasurer.
Frank c. Jackson, AIenomonie. In order
TO provide funds for the permanent sup
port of the association it was voted to
assess each church in proportion TO the
salary paid the pastor, the assessment
varying from % cents TO 81.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
SAILOR IS DROWNED.
Clyde WEIGH of Cleveland, Stunned by
Hawser, Sinks in River Never
to Rise

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Sept 10
Clyde WEIGH, a sailor, was drowned
in the Menomonee river at the foot of
Eighth street, Thursday afternoon, when
he caught a hawser from the steamer
K. G. Flower. He made a misstep and
fell into the river. The heavy hawser
struck him on the head, stunning him
body was recovered. He was % years
old and lived in Cleveland. He has
SIS er in the city whom the coroner is
enLeavoring to find
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
BABE LEFT AT DOOR,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard, South Byron, Fond
du Lac County, Adopt Founding
Found on Steps.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Sept. IG.-
Especial. IA 3-weelis' old girl was lett
Sunday night III ION the doorstep Of Mr..
and Mrs. Z. {. Howard, who live in
South Byron. six miles south Of here.
The child was found neatly tucked away
il Il telescope. With it was the note:
VIII You please take this homeless
babe and be father and mother TO her
and you will receive your reward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard, who have 10
children Of their own. have adopted the
little girl Her name is Vivian Mar
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
Total
In the same period of time the state
las received the following amounts:
TOtnl
SG41,OG7.07

Some of the counties of the state
have not as yet paid any taxes, and the
amounts from the northern portion are
generally small. During the past four
Crosse, $5537.17, and the prosperous
county Of Dane 5,79O61.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
WISCONSIN MAN KILLED.
Frederick NJ. Phelps, Formerly of Fond
du Lac, a Wreck Victim.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Sept. 1G.-
Special. IF frederick NJ. Phelps, who
was killed in the wreck Sunday on the
B. & N. road, was formerly a resident
of Empire, Fond du Lac county. For
twelve years he had been 4 resident of
Ochiltree, Tex. where he was the presi-
dent of the First National bank.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

EAU CLAIRE-G. B. Downs, aged A,
switchman in the Omaha yards at Altoona,
caught his foot in switch frog while cut
ting out cars. and was run over. He died
ing 10 give up railroading TO take his family
back 10 his old home in Connecticut.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
WRECK AT EAU CLAIRE,

EAU CLAIRE. Wis. Sept. IL
Freight and passenger trains on WiscOn-
sin Ceptral short line between Eau
Claire and Chippewa Falls c4OIlided this
morning one mile from the Eau Claire
depot. Thomas Morrow, the passenger
conductor was injured, but not seriously
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

On the wall in a abarber shop in a Car
bon county (CoI) town is q sign which
reads: "Those wanting baths, take no
tice. Ten cents extra will be charged
if water is spIashed over the partition.
Don't get too enthusiastic"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

1t is said there are more men buried
to the square foot along the line of the
Panama canal than in any other part
of the world.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

AT the tobacco exhibition in Lon
don some women made cigarettes at the
rate of 12O in 30 minutes.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

SPARTA-Battery I, Tenth field artillery, Q.
s. A, under command of Capt. Overton, arrived
from Fort Smelling. It will spend two weeks at
target practice on the Mccoy ranch near this
city. \ board Of inspection will arrive from
Washington next week TO examine the ranch for
the purpose Of reporting as to its adaptability
for use as g permanent range for artillery prac-
tice
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20
Cruel Punishment.

Bigamists in Hungary are compelled
to submit to an odd punishment. The
man who has married two wives is legal
" forced to live with both Of them in
the same hOuse.-Tit-Bits.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-20

The Austrian government gives her
aged pension of nearly $3.50 week.