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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
hEANINT VIII De DELA ED.
Quarles' Death VIII Cause Postpone
ment of Sheboyga1 Proceedings.

SHEBOYGAN, Wis, April IL
Especial. THE city of Sheboygan.
through its attorney, has served notice
on Secretary Roy Miller Of the City
Water company summoning him to ap-
pear before Court Commissioner d. +
Phalen on April 16 with all the books
the proceedings of that corporation rel
ative TO the sale Of the water plant 10
the city The late Attorney Charles
Quarles was the counsel of the water
company and in view of his sudden
death the officials of the company are
unable to state what will be the next
move.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
STATE LIFTS RAIL TAX.
Assessments in Wisconsin Increased to
Yield Total of $3,Os3, 720-Figures
of Commission.

MADISON, Wis, April 1.-THE tax
es of railroad property in Wisconsin this
year, as announced by the state tax
commission, will amount to S3,OS3, 72O,
which is an increase of $2S2, O35 over
last year. The tax commission fixes the
total railroad value at $267 ,S61 800, an
increase of $12,011, 800 over last year
The rate of taxation is to be S11.51, an
increase over last year of So cents per
Northwestern will pay $685., 800, an in
crease of $72,916; the Wisconsin Cen
trail 306,229, an increase of S37 Oil.
Following are the valuations and as
sessments of taxes of the different roads
for this year:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Smallest School Closed.

CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis. April
11-The smallest school in the world is
located in the town of Sampson, Chip
pewa county, in what is commonly
known as the 'Hardscrabble country"
The school has one pupil and one teach
er, who is paid S35 a month. The school
has now been closed because the board
thought It would be cheaper to send the
single pupil away than to keep 4 teacher.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
IS TIED UP BY WOMEN,
Fond du Lac (Wis) Man Imbibes Too
Freely and Meets with Sum
mary Punishment

FOND DU LAC, Wis, April IL
Especial when policeman called at
a local residence yesterday afternoon he
found the man he was looking for in
an unusual condition. He was tied hand
and foot and was lying on the floor of
his residence. Near him stood two WON
en- who are thought to have tied him up.
1t is understood that the women object
ed to the man being drunk and when
he created a disturbance they promptly
proceeded to tie him up. The police
took the rope off his legs, but left his
hands tied until he arrived at the po-
lice station
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
THOUSAND MEN IDLE.
American ShipbuiIding Company, De
troit, Discharges All but Fifty
EMPLOYEES.

DETROIT. Mich. April 11.-With the
launching of the 10000 ton freighter Z.
Nettleton today at the Wyandotte yard
of the American Shipbuilding company.
the business of the Wyandotte yard will
men are employed when the yard is op-
Grated at its full capacity, but yesterday
all the employees were laid off with the
exception of a launching crew and a
few men who will be retained for repair
work. About fifty men were retained.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
STATE CONTRACTS LET.
Madison and Detroit (Mich.) Firms Get
New Capitol Tobs.

MADISON, Wis, April 1.-THE cap
itol commission has awarded the con
tract for the structural work of the
east wing of the new capitol to Freder-
icllson Bros. of Madison for S63 40.
This contract covers the masonry. int
rior work and roofing 1t does cot in
clude the interior finishing.
The commission awarded the contract
for building the terrace walls around
the new west wing to George Nelson of
Madison for $1,000.
The Murphy Iron Works company of
Detroit got the contract for Installing
the stokers at the new separate heating
plant.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
EAU CLAIRE WINS PRIZE.
Agricultural Exhibit at Chippewa Falls
0utstrips All Other States.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. April II.
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair as
ISOLATION has just been informed that
the Eau Claire county agricultural ex-
hibit at the fair here last September has
been awarded first prize over all similar
exhibits at state fairs in the United
States. The other prizes were awarded
as follows; Minnesota second. Illinois
third. Missouri fourth. Mississippi fifth.
The prize exhibit was arranged by Jo-
seph Ward, and practically all the ar
ticles he displayed Y ere raised by him
self on his farm in Eau Claire county.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Elected College President.

MADISON, Wis, April lie. L.
Beach, graduated from the University
of Wisconsin college of agriculture in
the class CT 1886, and now professor of
dairy husbandry at the University of
Vermont, has just been elected president
of the Connecticut Agricultural college
at Storrs, Conn. He is a son of c. r.
Beach, Whitewater, regent of the uni
versity when the dairy school was es-
aah!ished-
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhas positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prOstratlon.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
DRAFT CITY ATTORNEY.
Unsought Office in Ripon Is Thrust on
Terre Dobbs.

RIPON. Wis. April Ill Special
At the late city election in Ripon the
Office of city attorney was unsought and
no nominations were made Names were
written on some of the ballots. Frank
c. Howard and Jerre Dobbs being the
leading contestants, with the result in
favor Of the latter
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
RAILROAD TAXES GROW
State Receives $685. Increase in
Railroad Law Under Ad Va
loren Law.

MADISON. Wis, April 13.-[Spe-
ciaI. THE report of the state tax COM
mission fixing the value of the railroads
of the state at $267, 1851 800, shows that
if the old license fee system of taxation
were in operation this year the state
would have received 1851 ,594 less in
taxes. This year the roads must pay
So, 0S3, 120.
How much greater the taxes are
which the railroads have to pay under
the ad valorem system, when compared
to the license fee plan, is shown by the
following:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
TESTAMENT is UPHELD.
VIII Of Lake Mills Woman Bequeathing
Church Goes to Probate.
JEFFERSON. Wis, April 11.-TSDe

JEFFERSON. Wis, April 11.-[Spe-
cial. County Judge Charles B. Rogers.
by agreement of the attorneys. allowed
the will Of Mrs. c. c. Williams of Lake
Mills to go to probate. Unless Ernest
Williams. son of the testatrix anI the
contestant of the will, appeals within
sixty days, this will settle the division
of his mothers $4,000 estate, most of
which was left to the Catholic church.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Hospital Fire Proves Fatal

CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis. April IS.
I Special. Kari Sorenson. Withee.
who was undergoing an operation for ap-
pendicitis when fire broke out in the
Northwestern hospital here. Saturday
night. died as a result of exposure. The
man. together with thirty other patients,
had to be removed from the hospital
which was ruined by the flames. None
Of the other patients suffered any serious
IL bad effects. SOrensOn was under the
influence of ether at the time the fire
started.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
To Stand on Record.

1t is believed here that the governor
in announcing his candidacy viii stand
on his record of good administration
and his friends who are willing to
talk on the matter declare that they see
no opposition to his candidacy for the
governorship, while he might be taking
a large chance i'll the senatorial field
where already there are several an
nOunced candidates.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17

The first valuation of the railroads
was announced in 1904. Prior to that
time. under a law passed in 1854 the
companies had paid a, tax on their gross
earnings The ad vaIorem law requires
that the state board value the property
of the railroads and apply to that valu-
alton the average rate paid by the gen
eraI property of the state
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Eighth Annual Meeting Held

VIROQUA, Wis. April 1.-THE
eighth annual meeting of the La
Crosse Valley association of |. o. 0. F..
incJuding the societies of Bangor, Spar
ia, Cashton. Ontario, Virosua, La
Crosse and Bloomingdale, will be held
here April %.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17

The return of Halleys comet, which
was last observed seventy-four and a
half years ago, is an event which is be-
ing looked for by astrono lers with much
interest
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Milwaukee Orchestra Chosen

La CROSSE. Wis, Apri! 11.-TSpe-
eiaI THE Milwaukee Symphony orches-
ira of sixty pieces has been chosen as
the organization to furnish music at the
saengerfest of the Northwestern Saen-
gerbund TO be held here in July.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
The Omen.

Mr.. Ncwlywcd-B my love. why
are You weeping?
Mrs. Newlywed-Oh. John, John.
just peeped into the kitchen and saw
that cook has on her travelling gown
Harper's Weekly.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Consistently Expressive.

'That judge is remarkably compe-
tent" said Green. "He appeared friend
ly to both sides"
marked Bagg.-Bohemian
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Certainly Not Her.

charge Freddie with taking that money
out of your pocket. Why don't you ac-
cuSe me?
Coburgger-Bccause it wasn't all
taken-Tit-Ri
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17

She-Why do you always get behind
in your courses?
He-So l can pursue them.-Harvard
LampOOn.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
Not Out for Congress.

Gov. Davidson has refused to talk
about his plans, but it is known that he
has received large number of letters
from different parts of the state urging
him to seek Mr.. Stepheuson's senatorial
-oga. These letters endorse his admins
tratiOn strongly.
\ report has gained circulation that
Mr.. Davidson would be candidate for
Congress in the third district, but those
close to the governor declare that it is
his intention to run for governor again
despite all pressure urging him to seek
j seat in WASHINGTON
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17

This woman says she was saved
from an operation by Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
LenaV. Henry, Of Norristown, Ga,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
''I suffered untold misery from fe-
male troubles. My doctor said an opera
ton was the only chance l had, and
dreaded it almost as much as death.
cone day l read how other women
had been cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and 1 decided to
try it. Before l had taken the first
bottle I was better, and now am en-
tirely cured.
EVERY woman suffering with any
female trouble should take Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
DAVIDSON OUT
FOR GOVERNOR,
NOT SENATOR
WILL SEEK HIGH STATE POST
Again AND NOT STEPHEN
SONS SEAT.
WILL ISSUE A STATEMENT.
Executive Does Not Heed Friends Who
Urge Him to Seek Place in
Washington.
m RECEIPT OF MANY LETTERS.

MADISON. Wis, April 13.-[Spc-
eiall-Gov. James Q. Davidson will not
De candidate for the senatorship, but
will seek the nomination for the COVER
aorship to succeed himself
This is declared to be the political pro-
gramme of the governor according to
some of Mr.. Davidsons close friends. 1t
S also declared that the governor will is
sue statement i'll a few days defining
his position on political matters which
nave interested the state since the meet
ing Of the last legislature
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
In Boston Too Otter

whats the matter with Tom?"
'Delirium fremont. "-HaFvard Lam
pooh.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
SCHOENECKERIS NAMED

Totals ........ S267, 861, 800 SO, 088, 720. 60
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-04-17
ADMIRAL'S MOTHER DIES.
Death Of Mrs. Anna NJ. Dayton Occur
at South Bend, Ind.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, April 13.-Mrs.
Anna NJ Dayton, mother of Rear-Ad-
miraI James H. Dayton, L. S. n, in
command Of the Pacific squadron, died
here today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
HOW | MADE
MY HAIR GROW
Nonan With MarveIouSIy Beautiful
Hair Gives simple Home PrescrIp-
ffoa Which She Used with Most
Remarkable Results.

was greatly troubled with dandrun
and falling hair. i tried many adver-
eisod hair preparations and various
prescriptions. hut mev an signally
failed: many Of them made my hair
greasy so il was impossible. to comb
Il or Go ii up properly I think that
many Of the things I tried were posi-
lively injurious and from my own eN-
pericnce / can rot too strongly caution
SOU against using preparations con-
tanning wood alcohol and other pois-
onous substances. believe they injure
rhe roots of the hair. After my long
list Of failures ] finally found a SIM
ple prescription Which I used with most
remarkable results and ] can unhesi-
Iatingly state that il is beyond doubt
The most wonderful thing Tor the halr
7 have ever seen. Many Of my friends
. have alSO used IL auu obtained wonder
fui effects therefrom. il not only is
"a powerful stimulant 10 the growth
or the hair and for restoring gray hair
10 Its natural color, bat IT Is equaily
good for removing d3udrun, giving
The hair life and brsliancy, etc, and
for the purpose of keeping the scalp
in first class condition. It also makes
the hair much easier 20 comb and ar
range ia nice form. have a friend
that time II not only stopped the fall
ing Of his hair and wonderfully in
creased its growth. but II practicaa ly
restored all Of his gray hair TO ITS
natural color. You can obtain the 1n-
gredfents for making this wonderful
preparation from almost any druggist.
The prescription Is as follows:
Bay rum, o., MenthOl crystals. one
half drachm; EavOna de Compose, ,
oz.; TO-kalOH perftme, TO , tea
spoonfuls
Apply night and morning; rub thor
ouEhly into the scalp.
Go TO your druggist and ask for the
cight-ounce bottle. containing siN
ounces of Bay Rum, also one half
drachn Of Menthol Crystals. and for a
two-Dunce bottle OF Lavona de Com
p0see. Mix the ingredients. yourself at
YOUR own home. Add the Menthol
crystals 10 the Bay Rum and then
pour i'm the LavOna de Compose and
add the To-Kalon perfume. Let ii
stand for One-half hour and il is ready
TO use.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

Never has there been such q rush to
the big stores, which are crowded with
a polyglot assembly. At the fashion
able dress makers there are secrets
still jea1ously guarded, for while this
splendid fall weather lasts the winter
models are hidden. French women are,
from the poorest TO the richest. en-
dowed with the virtue OF thrift. They
are wearing out their seasons frocks
while the warmer toilettes are being
made ready for the first cold spell.
/ | saw one renovation" accomplished
/ by q clever ladys maid the other day
which was distinctly interesting. A
lovely guipure d'Irelande coat had been
transformed into an opera mantle. The
crochet mark was transparent on gold
1 tissue, lined. In its turn, with mofre
satin. The coat itself was framed with
border OF skunk skin. This, again,
was in turn edged with very beautf-
/ full cream and gold tassel fringe. The
! sleeves, which were somewhat short,
had to be heightened by a deeper
band of fur. 3 Six very beautiful an
tique buttons, set in with turquoises,
were placed at the back and at the
front, completing the composition OF a
most original theater wrap.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

pumpkin decorations. were provided for
the occasion. A seer revealed the for
tunes of the guests. and after the pro-
gram dancing was enjoyed. La ANA
poIa was organized a few months ago
as a social club.
Miss Adele E. Kellogg. niece of Mrs
II. j. Mccoy. gave a halloween party
Saturday evening. October 81. to sew
eral of her young friends. classmates
OF the state normal school. at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Fl. j. Mccoy. 141 Alpine
street The usual games were played
and the decorations were unique and
original. Miss Kellogg has just been
graduated from the state normal
school and has been appointed teacher
in the public schools. Those present
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
CALIFORNTANs IN pARIs

Mrs. William H. Crocker Of San Fran
cisco arrived here this week and is
visiting her sister, Princess Andre Pom
iatowski. at her chateau near Soissons
Mrs. Russell J. Wilson Of San Fran
cisco returned here this week from a
sojourn of several weeks at AK les
Bains. Mrs. Wilson intends remaining
in I'aTis for some time.
Mrs. Coils p. Huntington. formerly OF
San Francisco. left Paris this week for
New York. She Will not occupy the
residence she recently purchased here
until spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. Moore Robinson OF
Philadelphia have returned from Eng
land. where they spent some time with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Irwin of San Fran
cisco, prior to their return home Mrs
Robinson is considered, not only In
New York but also in Paris. one of the
noted beauties of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis j. Carolan, Mr.
and Mrs. George A. Pope, Mr. and Mrs
Daniel T. Murphy and Mr.. and Mrs
Peter G. Mclean are a party Of Sar
Franciscans sailing by the Lusitania
today.
DR.. and Mrs. William E. Hopkins and
Mrs. Louis B. Parrott OF San Fran
cisco are leaving Paris this week foI
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy jackson, formerly
of San Francisco. but who now live In
London, are in Paris for a brief visit.
Miss Helene Robson and Miss Hilda
Clough OF San Francisco arrived here
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. f. o. Chamberlin of Sar
Francisco. after an enjoyable visit here
left for Germany They are at present
Mrs Fortunate Abbecattes of Sar
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

Could Any One Kiss a Face Like This.
1t is easy now for any woman to
have beautiful face. handsome arms
and bust, free from all disfiguring SUI
perfuous hair. It doesn't matter
whether it's only few hairs or a reg
ular mustache or goatee, or how light
or heavy the growth is, 1t can be de-
stroyed in a few minutes with the
marvellous new remedy, Elec-tro-1a
This wonderful hair destroyer can be
used on the face, neck, arms, bust. or
any portion of the body with perfect
safety. 1t is not like other remedies
It positively will not irritate burn or
scar the most tender skin no matter
how long it is left on, and it never
fails to remove even the most obsti-
nate growth almost instantly. If you
want a permanent, lasting cure, not
merely temporary relief Elec-tro-la is
what you should use, for it goes to
the hair roots and kills them
We have decided to send a trial bot
tie of Elec-tro-la to any man or
woman who writes for 1t. to prove that
1t does all we say, upon receipt of a
two-cent stamp to help cover cost OF
mailing. The regular sized bottle is
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If Elec-tro-la does not do all we claim
We don't ask you to take our word
for what Elec-trola will do. Just fiji
out Trial coupon below and mail with
a two-eent stamp today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

DR. and Mrs David COhn and Miss
Edith Cohn. who have been IN Europe
the past year, viii sail on the Kron-
prinzessin Cecile from C-herbOurg. and
will arrive in San Francisco about De-
cember 1.
The willing Workers announce a
prize whist tournament to be given
Thursday afternoon. November L. ar
2:30 O'Clock. at Assembly hall. SS1 Bush
street.
Miss Ethel Cotton and her pupils
gave a recital last Wednesday evening
at 222e Fillmore street. A feature OF
the entertainment was the military drill
and fencing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08


PARIS. Oct. 24.-The first interna-
tionaI road congress. which has been
in session during the last week. 1000
delegates from all parts of the civilized
world being in attendance. has proved
to be a greater success and of more
Importance than was at first antici-
pated.
The doings of the congress can not
fail TO be of interest to residents of
the Pacific coast. and particularly of
California, where so much interest is
taken in the question of good roads.
but it must be admitted that the state
Of Washington seems to be taking more
active interest in the subject that any
other coast state, delegates from
washington alone including Prof. Sam
uel c. Lancaster. professor of highway
engineering in the University Of Wash
ington at Seattle; Samuel Hill. presi-
dent of the Washington Good Roads
association, Seattle, and r. II. Thomp
son, city engineer of Seattle. All of
these gentlemen have taken an active
part in the session. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that California was not fully
represented.
The various exhibits, displayed in
temporary buildings erected for the
purpose, included various sorts of
woods, bitumen and macadam, as pro-
duced and used in different countries
for road construction purposes. I no.
ticed only a few specimens showing
use and exhibited for the purpose of
contrast with the. same and Other ma
terial that had not been subjected to
actual use.
outside OF the building and along the
side OF the terrace. which faces the
Rue de Rivoli and Place de la Concorde,
were shown a number of labor saving
machines and appliances for street
sweeping, watering, laying and rolling
streets. etc. It was evident that motors
for all these purposes are soon to re-
place the present motive appliances.
One thing that struck me as curious,
while sitting opposite these exhibits in
the beautiful garden of the Place-so
reminiscent of glories that have passed
and Of the terrors of other days, in
Guiding those of the Communicates
the mingling Of practical, up to date
inventions for road and street purposes
and those used in ancient days; truly
a contrast of the past and the present
Many interesting discussions have
taken place during the session of the
congress. Only a few of the delegates
from the United States spoke French
or German, so that their meetings were
held previous to the sessions of the
general body. Afterward one Of theil
members who spoke French f1uentls
was appointed to represent the Ameri
can delegates when addressing the as
sembled congress.
Samuel Hill, in speaking after one
Of the sessions, of road building IN the
United States, said:
In the United States road building
must be considered with regard to ma
tional or state aid. We are opposed tC
the plan of national aid until we car
be assured that the money will be
properly used. Our campaign is one
of education, and in this connection
I may say that in the Washington state
university there are now, 200 students
devoting their efforts to learning the
science of road building under the di-
] -
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

and gold, were u.s.
d decoration. Those
Miss Marguerite Cav
anagh
Miss Rose Ciauss
Miss Katherine DeakinI
Miss Edna Emerson
Miss Hazel Franeke
Miss Dorothy Hydes
Miss Helen Johnson
Miss Mildred Lincoln
Miss Rosina LaBgen-I
burger
Miss lola Moose
Miss Elizabeth McCsr-
thy
Miss Frances 0'Keefe
Miss Florence Peterson