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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
SCORES DAIRY COMMISSIONERS.
Judge Tenney Rebukes Department fo
Being Too Oficious.

MADISON. Wis. March 27.-Judge
Charles X. Tcnncy, in municipal court,
administered rcbuke to the state dairy
and food commissioner for prccipitately
arresting reputable citizens when they
are found to be technically guilty Of in
fractions Of the laws as harshiy inter
prctcd by the state department. A. y.
Of camphor of less strength and quality
than required The defendant said he
purchased the camphOr from a supply
house in Chicago and did not known its
precise test. but would rest the matter
upon the vcracity Of the chemist OF the
state commission. Judge Tcnney remit
ted the penalty and scored the inspectors
Of Commissioner Emery.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
DAM WILL HARNESS
WISCONSIN RIVER
OF THE BARRIER
AT KILBOURN IS GIGANTIC EN-
CHEERING PROBLEM.
WORK GOES ON DAY AND NIGHT
Backing of the Waters Will Not Ruin
Scenery in the Dells, 1t is
Believed.
TO GENERATE ENORMOUS POWER.

KILBOURN, Wis, March 2S.-[Spe-
cial. IA gigantic enterprise which is be-
ing rushed to completion in Wisconsin is
the construction Of a dam across the
Wisconsin river, near this city. Eighteen
months ago the wo.k commenced and it
will take nearly as much more time to
complete the work, if the conditions re-
main as favorable as they have in the
last eighteen months.
With only few interruptions Of short
duration, the work has proceeded day
and night, a large shift of men constant
~ at work, eXcavating, building Golfer
dams, pumping the water from the race
way, so work below the level of the river
could be carried forward, building the
concrete head gates, which are reinforced
with steel, the diver working under
water for several hours each day.
Hear Blasts for Miles.
For miles around the blasting which
takes place at noon and o'clock in the
evening can be heard and during the
night the torch lights and smoke from
the engines can be seen. AS one views
the operations from a short distance it
gives the appearance Of a large smelt-
ing works
\ large electrical power house will be
built here and operated with the power
furnished by the river. The electrical
power will be sufficient to supply all the
electricity used at the present time with
in radius of fifty miles, including the
state capitol.
Gigantic Undertaking.
1t is really difficult for one to com
prehend the vast proportions this work
IS assuming. Already 200 feet of solid
rock has been taken from the east side
OF the river bank straight down. going 80
feet below the level OF the river. This is
where the power wheels will be placed,
over which will be constructed the power
house. AS soon as this channel, with it's
concrete headgates, are completed the
river will be turned from its course TO
allow the construction of the dam across
the river. \ this is within view of the
Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul railroad
bridge crossing the Wisconsin river at
the foot Of the famous Dells
Will Improve Boating.
For some time it was feared this back
ing of the waters would ruin the beauti-
full scenery within the Dells, but with
few exceptions, and Of minor import
ance, no damage will be noticeable, other
than, perhaps, the sitting of the rapid
current which is prevalent in this treach-
erous stream. 1t will improve the boat
ing, making it safer for the small
launches.
kilbourn will thus be even more pOpu-
lar than ever as a summer resort. No
one seems to know where all the power
to be generated at Kilbourn Will be
used. No doubt the promoters know, but
have not made it public. Railroads. cleo
tric interurban lines. factories and the
like are suggested, while it has also been
suggested that the Chicago, Milwaukee
Il st. Paul railroad may use the entire
output to operate their train service.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
IS CALLED BACK TO GERMANY.
Prof. Hermann, Formerly of Milwaukee
Must Serve IN Army.

APPLETON, Wis, March 3O.-A
sensation was sprung in church and mu-
steal circles here when it was learned
that Emperor William II. of Germany,
through his government at Berlin and
his consul at Chicago, has ordered Prof.
Nicholas Hermann of this city to re-
turn to the fatherland and serve his
term in the imperial army. Prof. Herr
mann, who is % years of age, is organ
list and chorister of the st. Joseph's
Catholic church of this city and teacher
of music in the st. Joseph's school. He
came to Appleton about two years ago
from Milwaukee.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
CLASSED AS INDEPENDENT.
Ruling on Candidates Where No Prima-
RES Were Held.

MADISON, Wis, March 27-Attor-
ney General Gilbert has rendered an
opinion that under the primary election
law, names of candidates for office IN
cities in which no primary election was
held last Tuesday can not be placed I'M
der party designations on the official bal
lot at the regular election April Z. lie
holds such candidates must be designated
as independent" though they may have
some party appellation follow their
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
BADGER SAILOR DEAD.
Eau Claire Boy Reaches Magdalena Bay
with Fleet, Then Succumbs to
tuberculosis.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, March 80
Especial. IA wire to his parents from
Washington, D. c., says that Charles
T. Bowling, sailor on the battleship
Missouri, died on March % at Magda-
lena bay. He was buried on land. The
body will probably be brought to Eau
Claire. Bowling contracted pulmonary
tuberculosis while on the voyage to the
Pacific.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
PHONES TO TAKE SHIFT.

Railroad May Experiment with Tele-
phones with Phonograph Attachment.
SUPERIOR, Wis, March 3O.-[Spe-
cial. Ito do away with the expense of
maintaining three telegraph operators at
some of the little stations on its lines
as required by the new 9-hour law the
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic road is
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of installing
a telephone system with a photograph
attachment The telephone has been eX-
perimented with by several large rail
road systems. One road already las
long-distance service between terminals
and while it is not used much in giving
orders, it relieves the telegraph wires of
a great deal of strain in connection with
correspondence.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
GOES FOR GIFT TO COLLEGE.
Dean Collie of Beloit Glad He Wrote
Fourteen Years Ago.

BELOIT. Wis, March 2S.-Dean Col
lie of Beloit college started for Los An
geles, Cal, to claim Il gift for the college
which will come as the result of let
ter written by him fourteen years ago
to James A. Brewster of the class of
1851 asking him to give Beloit $1,000 a
year for FIVE years for the benefit of
athletics He received no answer, but
few days ago a letter came from Mr..
who was we'll to do, recently died and
before passing away had impressed on
her his wish to do something for his
alma mater.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
REWARD FOR DYNAMITERS.
Colorado Authorities Offer $4,000 for
Man Who Attempted Murder

TELLURIDE, Colo, March 3O.-Re-
wards offered for the capture of the per-
son or persons who dynamited Gen. Bull
kelley Wells Saturday in an effort to kill
him. aggregate $4,000 Sheriff Fitz-
patrick said today that sufficient evil
dence to warrant arrests had not
been obtained. Henry Anker, waiter.
arrested for using incendiary language,
has been found to have had no connec-
ton with the crime. Gen. Wells is suf-
fering greatly from the shock to his
nervous system due to the explosion and
has joined MS family at Colorado
Springs for q rest.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
Third Same as Second.
First Loot Express Car and Take $1,000
from Chests and Then Murder
the Agent

NEWTON, Kan. March 3O-While
the Santa Fc passenger train No. 115
was under full speed between Florence
and Newton early yesterday morning
robbers entered the express car of the
W ells-Fargo company, murdered the
messenger, .. y. Bailey of Kansas City.
and went through the safes, obtaining at
least $1,000 i'll money, besides jeweIry.
Bailey,s body was found when the train
reached Newton. There was no evidence
of struggle. the indications pointing to
the committing of the murder while the
messenger was asleep. before he could
offer resistance.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
WANDEPS TO HIS DEATH
John Patterson, Insane from Pneumonia
Stumbles Into Creek.

BELOIT. Wis, March 2S.-I Special
John \. Patterson, aged 81. while n
sane as a result of an attack of pneu-
monia, this morning climbed from his
bedroom window and wandered to Turtle
Creek. where he IS thought 20 have
stumbled and fallen face downward into
the water. His wife heard him leave
the house and she aroused the family
and they hunted for him until morning.
At eight o'clock he was found dead. An
iu0upSt was held.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
CROP FINE SAYS TRUE,
Wisconsin Grasses and Winter Grains
Doing Well-No Seedlings
Frost Killed

MADISON, Wis, March 3O.-[Spc-
call II think that grasses and win
ter grains have come through the winter
exceptionally WELL" said Secretary ]. NJ
True of the state board of agriculture
today The winter has been mild, there
has been plenty of moisture and | think
there is little danger Of the seedlings
being winter killed" said Mr.. True. He
said he did not intend to call for a com
plete crop report for some weeks to
come. but he was advised as to the gen
eral condition throughout the state Con
ditiOns are much advanced over preyi-
Gus years. declares Mr. True.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
NAVAL GUN EXPLODES.
Muzzie Blows Off Six-Inch Broadside
Gun at Target Practice
Nobody Hurt.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 30
During target practice Saturday at Mag
dalena bay 40 inches of the muzzle
of one of the siX-inch broadside guns Of
the Missouri blew off. 80 one was in
jured The fracture was a clean one
and did not indicate any flaw in The
metal. Practice was continued and the
gun will be replaced by a new one from
the " ashingtOn navy yard.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
MAY LOSE SHOPS TO AURORA.
La Crosse Thinks the Burlington Will
Transfer the Works

LA CROSSE, Wis, March 27.-[Spe-
cial. What is believed a plan TO trans
fer the greater part of the work to
Aurora, is being inaugurated by officials
of the Burlington railroad. The La
Crosse shops have been considered as
well equipped as any point on the divi-
sion. The working force has, however
been reduced and only machinists abso-
lutely necessary to do the required work
are being retained
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
FIND BOYS HEAD SEVERED.
Companions of John Butzlaff Pick Up
Bloody Remains.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March %. 1903.
His head severed from his body and
his left arm cut off, the body Of John
Butzlaff, i years old, who lived at 1852
Bremen street. was picked up by his
companions few minutes after they
saw him board a moving freight train
at Concordia avenue and Booth streets
Friday evening. The boy endeavored to
jump the space between two freight
cars and fell between them. Butzlaff
was the son of John Butzlaff, Il team
Stpr
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
Stays ONE AND SHOOTS OTHERS.
Policeman, Enraged at Neighbors, Com
mitS Awful Crime

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. March 30
Enraged because next door neigh bors
had caused Ella Paschall who had been
long in his house, to leave him and take
up her residence with them, George EeIs,
80 years old, policeman, fatally shot
her last night. A moment later he sent
bullets into the brains of Mrs. Mary
Address, 81 years old, her Iandlady, and
of Kate Jewell, - years old her niece
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
REFUSE TO BURY GIRL SUICIDE.
Susan Stanley Had Been Wronged-Man
Threatens Self-Destruction.

RACINE, Wis, March 27.-The in
quest over Miss Susan Stanley who com
mitted suicide, revealed that she had
been wronged. The relatives refuse to
care for the body, but her former employ
ers will bury her. Upon confpssing, the
girl is said to have been driven from
home Tie man said to be to blame has
left town. saying he was going either to
Milwaukee or Chicago, and that he
would kill himself. A divorce action is
to be BROUGHT by his wife.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
TO ADDRESS MAIL CARRIERS.
Congressman Davidson and Mayor Ban
derob VIII Be Invited.

OSHKOSH, Wis. March 2S-T Spe-
cial. l-E. L. Demarest of Waupaca. sec
rotary of the Rural Mail Carriers asso-
citation of Wisconsin, will be in Osh-
kosh Sunday TO confer with John Cow
ling, vice president of the state associa-
ton and president of the Winnebago
County association relative to the annual
state convention which will be held here
on Memorial day. Congressman David
son, Postmaster Crane and Mayor Ban
derob have been invited to speak.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
George Curtis Arrested.

PEWAUKEE, Wis, March 30.-On
complaint of A. Nelson, president of the
village, George Curtis, lessee and pro.
prietor of the Edgemore hotel, was ar
rested for shooting at G. D. Powers of
Milwaukee, He appeared before Judge
Armin and gave bail of $4,000 fer his
appearance on April 2. Papers have also
been filed by the village board to revoke
kanuth.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
Naval Tactics at Geneva.

WAUKEGAN, Ill, March 30.-[Spe-
ciaI. THE Northwestern Military acad-
envy at Highland Park, is planning to
add a naval department to be located at
Lake Geneva, Wis. during the summer
months where students will be taught
practical naval tactics in an outdoor
camp and on the water. The plan has
the support of Senator Cullom and Con-
gresham Foss, who are getting it all the
governmental aid possible as private ma
val academies are rare things.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
ILLNESS CAUSES SUICIDE.
Caledonia Boy Fears Operation and
Shoots Himself

RACINE, Wis, March 3O.-[Spe-
cial. l-Charles Stephan, 20 years Of age,
of Caledonia, committed suicide this
morning by shooting himself through the
right temple with a revolver. Young
Stephan had been i'll for some time with
stomach complaint and yesterday DR.
Sifton Of Milwaukee made an eXamina-
ton and was to perform an operation
within few days.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
MOVE TO ABOLISH PRIVILEGE.
Stoppage in Transit Issue Before tn
Rate Commission.

MADISON, Wis, March 2S.-The
state railroad commission held hear
ing on the question of allowing the rail
road companies to abolish the stoppage
in transit privilege enjoyed by shippers
of certain classes of goods. The com
mission recently issued an order com
polling some of the bigger roads to ex-
tend the stoppage in transit privileges to
the Nalvoline Oil company of Madison.
The commission heard the testimony Of
a score of witnesses in favor of and
against the abolition of the privilege
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
BURN A WOMAN'S HOME.
Fire Is Started in Five Beds-Polict
Have Clue and Expect to Make
Arrests Soon.

APPLETON. Wis, March 27.-[SDe,
cial. I-Somebody entered the home Of
Mrs. Paul Krause at ) o'clock this morn,
ing and started fire in the five beds up
stairs and in every room on the first
floor Mr.. and Mrs. Krause have not
been living together for several weeks
and a divorce suit is pending Mrs
Krause owns the house and the house
was destroyed entailing a loss Of $500
The police have a clue and it is expected
arrests will be made.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY INCREASE
Fifty-eighth Annual Catalogue Shows
Healthy Growth of School.

APPLETON. Wis. March 27.-TSpe-
cial. The ifty-eighth annual catalogue
Of Lawrence university, just issued,
shows that since the last issue the facul-
ty and attendance have increased at a
rate never before exceeded by the insti-
tuition. Several new departments have
been created, and Il number of student
assistants added A professor of rhet-
ORIG will be chosen in June. \ de.
partment of geology has been created,
the chair also to be filled in Juno.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
WATERFOWL GETS ONE.
Congressman Nelson Asks for S50,o0t
Appropriation for Public
Building.

WASHINGTON, d. G., March 81
Especial. -Representative Nelson today
a bill appropriating $4,000
for the erection Of Il public building at
Watertown. Wis. The government has
already secured site at this point.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
JURY MAY TAKE UP PRIMARY.
Charges of Fraud and Use of Repeat
ers" Stir Kenosha.

KENOSHA. Wis, March PA
meeting of forty citizens of Kenosha was
held here to make arrangements to in
vestigate allegations of fraud at the pri-
mary election Tuesday, and the district
Of circuit court with view to calling a
grand jury to investigate. 1t is claimed
by the men at the conference that there
is abundant proof of repeating" and
it is alleged there were 500 fraudulent
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03

TRIAL OF SUIT AGAINST MEMBERS
OF LONSTORF FAMILY FOR
alternating AFFECTION.
HEARING BEFORE TARRANT.
Wife Of Otto c. Lonstorf Is Plaintiff by
Her Guardian, John Randall
Sues for $75O,O0o.
SELECTION OF JURY NOT FINISHED

MILN NEE. Wis. March 80. 1903.
The suit for $3.50. 600 damages brought
~ John Randall as guardian of Emma
Lonstorf, who is insane, against her
nother-ln-iaw Margaret Lonatorf, her
husband, Otto G. Lonstorf, and Arnold,
George J., Matilda. Henrietta, Edwina,
md Viola L0nstorf and Ida c. Hoffman,
or alienation Of her husbands affections.
vas called for trial before Judge Tarrant
his morning, and a jury is being drawn
II the case.
The complaint sets forth that the
lIantIt as Miss Sturm, Il poor girl, the
laughter OF school janitor. was mar
Led 10 Otto {. Lonsdorf at Ncgaunee,
Mich, July IL, 1891 and THAI for two
years thereafter they lived at the home
If her parents.
Family Opposed Union,
1t is further alleged that the mother
md brothers and sisters of the husband.
who are named as defendants in the ac-
ton, were all opposed to their son and
brother Otto marrying the plaintiff. 1t is
charged that III addition to frequently
separating the two, the defendants con
Splred to keep the husband out of the
jurisdiction of the court, and were in
strumental III his fling suits for divorce
against the plaintiff i'll both the states
Of Michigan and Wisconsin,
Woman Lost Reason.
As the result of this alienation of the
affection Of her husband. it is futhcr al
legged, the plaintiff lost her reason, and
at the time the $7JOO00 damage suit
was started was Il charge upon the coun-
ty Of Milwaukee. Since then she has
been supplied with sums of money vary
ing fom 500 to $50 a month.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
TOBACCO BEDS RUINED.
Serious Offense Charged to Ante-Tobac-
CO Trust Growers in
Ohio

COLUMBUS. o.. March 30.-The
Anti-Tobacco Trust growers are declared
to be destroying tobacco plant beds in
Ohio. Marshal Dreamer has received
number Of warning posters that have
been placed on growers buildings near
Ripley, o.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
TORPEDO BOAT DAMAGED.
3!akeley Returns to Navy Yard After ar
Accident.

WASHINGTON, D. G, March 30
An accident to the torpedo boat Blake
ley, which has been engaged i'll torpedo
target practice at st. Joseph's bay, Fla,
has compelled her to return to the Pen
sary to dock the vessel and make re
pairs. The vessel had been pierced by
t0rDpd0
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
BIG DAM IS DAMAGED.
Storm in Michigan Inficts Destruction
Near Kalamazoo.

KALAMAZOO. Mich. March Is
ragged over this section Friday night,
part of the dam of the Commonwealth
Power company, on the Kalamazoo riv-
er, went out, inficting heavy damage not
yet estimated. The dam cost $250,000
and was of 2O00-horsepower
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-03
AUTO STRIKES z
CHILD ON SKATES
LA VERGNE HIBBARD MAY DIE AS
RESULT OF ACCIDENT ON
FARWELL AVENUE.
HER SKULL IS FRACTURED,
:. ]. Hambitzer, in Charge of Machine,
Does All n His Power TO Save
the Little One
VICTIM MAY SURVIVE INJURY

MILWAUKEE. Wis. March 50, 1908.
La NCrgne Hibbard, the 12-year-old
daughter Of b. l.. Hibbard. of the firm
Of Hubbard X Richardson, safe dealers,
was run down by an automobile driven
10y {. j. Hambitzer director OF the
Phster hotel orchestra, Saturday after
noon on Farwcu avenue and suffered Il
fractured skull. She Hes at her home.
40 Van Buren, street in serious con
jiition
Skating on Pavement.
The child who is known to her play
mates as "Toots." together with Lucia
Rupert and girl about her own age.
named Williams, was roller skating on
the pavement i'll the street, and two of
them had caught the end board of 4
wagon going north, permitting them
selves to be drawn along Suddenly
when the automobile which was pro
ceedlng III the same direction at slow
rate of speed. was but few feet hn-
hind, La Nergne dropped her hold and
Scurrled to one side directly in front of
the machine. In another moment she
was struck and sent hcadlong across the
road INTO the gutter, where She lay IN
conscious.
Goes 70 Aid of Girl.
The automobile continued on for about
70 feet before it was stopped by Mr.
uambitzer. who immediately returned.
and giving the girl in charge of Mr. and
Mrs. Poole. Oneida street. who were also
in the machine, he hurried ut top speed
to the drug store of +. $. Thatcher. Og
len avenue and Franklin street. Here
the child was given first aid and ii was
seen at once that the injuries were scri-
Gus. Her father was notified and she
was hurried to her home. ana DR.. Charles
Ii. Lemon summoned. She rogained CON
Sclousness after some hours. but today
suffered a slight relapse.
Child May Recover.
The accident occurred at 1870 Saturday
afternoon. Mr.. Hibbard believes that
the automobile must have been running
ut high rate of speed Mr. Hambitzer,
who in addition to being director of the
Pfstcr hotel orchestra is also an in
StructOr in the Conservatory of Music,
denied today that the machine was tray
cling fast, and accounted for his run
ming 80 feet after the accident, by the
fact that for n moment the shock of the
happening was too much for him and it
was 4 few seconds before he controlled
sufficiently himself to apply the brakes.
There is some hope entertained of the
girls ultimate recovery.