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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06

SHYMNS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW


The Ninety and Nine.
There were ninety and nine that safely
lay
In the shelter of the fold,
But one was out on the hills away,
Ear off from the gates of gold;
Away on the mountains. cold and bare,
Away from the shepherds tender care.
~
Lord, thou hast here thy ninety and nine /;
Are they not enough for thee?
But the Shepherd answered: One of
mine
Has wandered away from ne.
And tho the way be rough and steep,
L go TO the desert to find my sheep"
But none of the ransomed ever knew
How deep were the waters crossed.
Nor how dark the night which the Lord
went thro'
Ere he found the sheep that was lost.
Out in the desert he heard its cry:
Twas sick, and helpless, and ready to die.
But all thro' the mountains, thunder
riven.
And up from the rocky steep.
There rose a cry to the gates of heaven ::
Rejoice. I ha We found my sheep"
And the angels echoed around the throne &:
Rejoice! for the Lord brings back his
own ~
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS.
By Rev. John J. DonIan.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall
possess the land.-Matthew 5. 4.
The world does not esteem meekness.
This virtue is looked upon as imprac-
ticable because it is held as a negative
quality among the forces required Of
practical living.
The error most persons make is in
identifying meekness with weakness
But Jesus Christ would not have coun-
seled meekness as one of the finer
qualities of life if 1t were drawback
to legitimate endeavor in our workaday
struggles. 1t is not reasonable to sup
pose that He would have placed
heavy handicap on those who seek to
follow after Him.
No, indeed. Christ left US in His
own life a beautiful example of what
meekness may accomplish, and yet He
was one of the bravest of men in that
He lay down His life for His friends.
The scriptures, too, tell US that Moses
was a man exceeding meek above all
men that dvelt on EARTH but he
stands out prominently as a man who
did things.
The meek man is a type of a great
mora force among US, for he is capa-
bic Of self-control and self-deniaI. At
all times he is master Of himself and
is able to limit his activity within the
bounds Of solid principles This is the
acme of perfect strength, to be able
to do and yet exercise restraint The
meek man may be compared with the
stole. but with this difference, that
while the stole made passivity Of emo
tons the end for which he labored, the
meek man exercises or restraints his
passions out Of love Of God. He but
follows the example Of Christ, who
said, Learn Of me, for I am meek
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
CHARACTER IN OLD SHOES.
CobbIer Studies as He Pegs and
Develops Unique ..Oloxy.',

Develops Unique .'OIoxy."
"Ologists" have for years been tell
ing peoples dispositions by the bumps
on their heads, the lines on their hands,
the contour Of their faces, their hand
writing and dozen or more other
methods. Now a new ''ology" has come
into the field, called "shoeology"; and
by Il the cobbler to whom you take your
shoes can tell whether you are square"
or crooked" level-headed or rattle
Drained, shiftless or painstaking, tickle
minded or stubborn and SO on ad infnt-
tum, says the Columbus Dispatch.
Columbus has one "shoeologist." He
is David Cassidy, Il cobbler who also
owns & small shoe store. Just as a
mans handwriting or his eyes or the
way he wears his clothing betray some
characteristic part OF his nature SO
does the way he wears his shoes out
also tell its story
Why it IS so, even to a certain ey-
tent, Mr.. Cassidy doesn't pretend to
explain. The shape of the foot has
SOIIleIulHS W w Will IHe way IAe ohoe
wears out; the way a man walks has
a great deal more. But why the honest
man walks one way and the dishonest
man walks another, or why the heels Of
changeable men are inclined one way
and the heels of stubborn men inclined
the other, is a question yet to be solved
The man who wears his sole off
across the toe will steal" said Mr.. Cas-
sadly.
But just think of the women's
shoes that come in here worn out that
way?' said another.
well, what of it? Won't women
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
A Charity SNOWFALL.

Ludlow, Mass, is rubbing its eyes in
amaZement at the magnitude of a COM
pound interest problem by which gift
of $1,000 available in 2174. the third CEN
have reached the enormous sum of S1O.-
100000 and will be available for distri-
button among the worthy poor and
young men who have attained their mai
Ority without having used either liquor
or tobacco.
The donor of the gift, Charles D.
Rood. of Lancaster, Pa, who by his
own industry has acquired few mil
lions in the manufacture of watches and
in other industrial enterprises, takes this
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
LAND GOES TO ROADS.
Thousands of Acres Affected by Supreme
Court Decision, Says At
t0rney.

MADISON, Wis. Feb. Especial
That recent decision of the supreme
court, compelling the Omaha road to pay
taxes on certain lands in Douglas coun-
ty. may result in the Omaha and the
North Western roads getting claim to
thousands of acres of land now claimed
by the state, is the contention of NJ. }.
Walrch in letter to several state Off
GERS. Mr.. Wallrich is senior member
of the law firm of Wallrich, Dillett n
Larson of ShawanO.
Thousands of acres of land have
been sold to various individuals by the
state which will be affected by that
decision, writes he, and If the prln-
ciple embodied in that decision is cor
rect, the Omaha road and the North
Western road can claim many of these
lands heretofore sold by the state"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
WHEEL OF YESTERDAY.
statisticians of the Census Bureau
Record Its Decline and Fail.

stattsttctans OF the Census Bureau
Record Its Decline and Fail,
Ten years ago even persons with
cork legs rode bicycles, says the Louis
vile Courier-Journal Not only did
hoi polloi buy wheels" on the install
ment plan and tear down street and
boulevard and pike and path in mad
pursuit of pleasure. but society strad-
died the bike" and did feats that evil
denced hitherto unsupported grit and
Drawn The fat rode to reduce, the
lean TO build up, the old to get young
and the young to get muscle. For one
reason or another every one gripped
the handlebar with both hands, paved
at the pedals with both feet and rode
with all of his--or her-heart and soul
and strength. Not to ride was to miss
something like seven-eighths Of life and
live the other eighth in solitude. Where
Is the wheel Of yesterday? Early in
the morning, when all men are abed
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
They Will Consider Failure to Have
Joint Convention On Wage
Controversy.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb %
President John Mitchell Of the United
Mine Workers Of America today sent
out the official call for a national con-
vention Of the miners to meet here
March Il, TO consider the situation re-
sulting from the failure of the operators
and miners of the central competitive
field to agree on the proposition to call
a Joint convention to re-establsh the in
terstate wage agreement and adopt IL
scale of wages.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06

British bred animals. whether thew
be horses, cattle, sheep or even pigs,
are superior to all others in quality
and stamina. There is some strange
and admirable power in our soil which
puts a stronger fiber and a more en-
during stamp of excellence into the
live stock bred in our islands than are
found in the same breed Or species in
any other part of the world-London
Times.
The trouble with a jealous woman
is that she can't keep the lid on.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
REOPEN COPPER MINES.
Big Shelters in Montana viii Resume
Operations on Next Mon
daV

BUTTE, Mont, Feb. 29.-John d.
Ryan, managing director of the Anal
gamated Copper company, who returned
home from the east today announced that
the mines of the company will resume
Monday when fires will be lit in the
great Washoe smeIters at Anaconda.
The order means the employment of
full force in the various mines at the
n,pItnrS
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
LIGHT ON LATTER-DAY FARMING.
Institute Closes at Endeavor After Dis
cussion of Many Subjects.

ENDEAVOR. Wis, Feb 29.-[S pe-
cial. l-One of the most successful farm
ers' institutes ever held in Marquette
county has come to a close here. The
weather was agreeable and large crowds
were present. Many subjects were dis
cussed, which gave the farmer a broader
view of twentieth century farming. The
institute for Adams county will be held
i'll Grand March, February 27-2S.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06

novel method of perpetuating his name
in his na i've town, which he left more
than forty years ago with his worldly
possessions IN a bundle attached to q
stick carried over his shoulder. Mr.
Rood has also placed in trust the sum
Of $1,000 available for similar purposes
in the year 2O74 and a third $1,000 to be
distributed in 1914. The interest on the
second $1,000 will have reached the sum
of $500, 900. compounded at 81 per cent.
The proceeds of the $1,000 available in
1874 will be but less than $4,000. a
sum scarcely large enough TO induce
members of the present generation to
forego either drinking or smoking in the
hope that they may live to share in the
Some of the rising general
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
ADDITIONAL TRAIN A FAILURE.

ENDEAVOR, Wis, Feb. 29-fSpe-
cial. AFTER experimenting two months
with an additional train on the MontellO
sub-branch of the Wisconsin Central
that company has proved that it is a
financial failure and the service will be
discontinued.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
ONLY ONE CHARGE LEFT
Motion to Continue Twenty-nine Cases
Against Cooke, Convicted of Forg
cry, Is Denied.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. ga motion
to continue to the March term of court
Twenty-Five cases against John A.
Cooke, ex-clerk of the court and recently
convicted of forgery and sentenced TO
the pen was Overruled by Judge Win
des The decision is a victory for the
defense as it is admitted none of the
cases can now be prosecuted.
One charge of forgery remains against
Cooke and he was placed on trial on this
yesterday before Windes.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
GoULDs GET ANOTHER ROAD.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 29.--It was
reported in inside railroad circles today
that the receivership of the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton railroad will be
raised on or about April l and that
the road will pass into the hands of the
Gould interests, who will consolidate
It with the Wabash system.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06

III the Civil War and besides all that a
"hardshell Baptist"
AN they didn't lick US in tn Civil
War;" he used to say. I'VE jes' got
plum wo' out KILN them Northern
ers.'
For the last several years of his life
Mr.. Mason gave up work in the fields,
but he kept several hives Of bees, by
which he used to sit all day watching
over them.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
AN ANTI-RAcE SUICIDE STREET.
Four Pairs of Twins Born On One Jef-
ferson Thoroughfare.

JEFFERSON, Wis, Feb. 29.-[Spe-
cial. J-President Roosevelt would certain
ly be delighted to make the acquaintance
of the inhabitants of Second street, here
Within a few months four pairs of twins
have been born to parents on this street.
Just how many have been named Tied
dy'' has not been ascertained.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
EARL TO MARRY AGAIN.
Yarmouth May Wed Norma Munro, Mrs.
Carriers Ex-Chum, Is Latest
Report

PARIS, Feb. 29.-The Earl Of Var
mouth is to he married to Miss Norma
Munro. heiress of q wealthy American
publisher, according to a rumor here.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
HENRY L, NELSON DEAD.
He Was Formerly Editor of Harper's
Weekly and Author of Sew
eral Books

NEW YORK, Feb 29-Henry Loomis
Nelson, aged 81, professor of political
science in Williams college, died Of
heart disease today. He was formerly
editor of Harper's Weekly, and was the
author of several books on the tariff and
other economic subjects.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06

countless men and women who do not
get out into the country because they
have neither horses nor motor cars
and who need the fresh air and the ex-
ercise that bicycling once gave them.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06

ton have. however, expressed gratitude
that a sum of money will be at the
disposal of the towns worthy poor with
in the day of some who are now living.
Mr.. Rood's act has, because of its
possibilities caused more discussion than
often follows the gift of a million or
two outright to endow an educational
institution-New York World.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06
A Protest.

Early shopping IS all right,
But here l wish to state.
Don't early shop so long that you
Get bubbles supper late.
Detroit Free Press.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-06

1t Pays to Advertise.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-28
FEARS GREAT STRIKE.
President instructs Commission to 30
Prepared to Mediate.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Serious in
4ustrial disputes in prospect were in
the mind Of President Roosevelt when
he wrote a letter to the interstate
commerce commission, which has
been made public. He says that in
has reached him that on
account of the enactment of drastic
laws by the congress and by the va
rious state legislatures, it is regarded
necessary by railroad companies to
reduce the pay Of employees. He
pointed out that under the law either
party may demand the services of the
chairman of the Interstate commerce
and Of the commissioner
Of labor as a board o. Cancellation. He
suggests, therefore, that the interstate
commerce commission make such an
Investigation as will enable it to fur
nish data concerning wage conditions
on various railroads as may relate, d.
rectly or Indirectly, to the possible i'm
pending controversy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-28

q s1e'~s a. sspss go
Given Decision Against Fish in.
Illinois Central Litigation.
INJUNCTION IS DISSOLVED
Court Holds That Plaintiff Failed to
Prove the Allegations Made
in His Complaint.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Judge Bali Of the
superior court dissolved the injunc-
ton secured last October by Stuy-
vesant Fish by virtue of which the
Hartman interests were restrained
from voting 2S1,231 shares Of the
capital stock Of the Illinois Central
railroad at the annual meeting of the
company. The theory on which coun
sci for Mr.. Fish based their argu-
ments In support Of the Injunction
that it was contrary to the laws and
public policy of the state Of Illinois to
allow foreign corporations to own and
vote the stock of domestic corpora
tions-was denied by the court.
Under the ruling OF the court the
previously enjoined stock. which is
hold by the Union Pacific Railroad
company and by the Railroad Securi-
ties Company of New Jersey. can be
voted at the annual meeting OF the
Illinois Central, which is to be held
in this city on March 2.
There is no appeal from the decision
handed down by Judge Ball, but it is
considered probable that Mr.. Fish will
take further legal steps to regain pos
session Of the Illinois Central.
Contentious Not Proven.
The court declared that Mr.. Fish
had not been able to prove any OF
his contentious that the domination
Of the Illinois Central by Mr.. HART
man would be to its detriment and
had also failed to show that tina IN
terests of stockholders would be in
jured thereby. The Union Pacific and
the Illinois Central, he said, were not
competing but are connecting lines
and that one could not be a CONNER
cial rival of the other in such a sense
as to fall within the cope Of legal
decisions against the alliances be.
tween competing railroads. The two
roads, the court declared, were not
so situated as to make it possible that
they could combine to m%onopolize traf,
fc in any section of the country.
The court further declared that il
the name of Mr.. Hartman was not
a name to conjune with, many Of thu
allegations made in the case would
not be considered seriously. He was
compelled to act, he said. on facts al
legged and proved, and not fears cor
supposed prophecies" The record Of
the case, he declared. failed to sub
stantiate many of the declarations
made against Mr.. Hartman.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-28
EVANS FLEET At CALLAO
Big 8attleships Arrive Safely at Pc.
ruvjan Port.

Callao, Feb. 2l.-The American bat
t1eships under Rear Admiral Evans.
looking clean, trim and powerful in
the tropical sun. came to anchor in
this port. The booming Of salutes au-
nounced the arrival Of the feet, but
there was no need to send out sig
mails, for every resident of Callao and
great crowds from Lima. that stands
back on the hills. had awaited with
expectancy the first glimpse Of the ad-
vancing column.
The welcome extended by the peo-
pie Of Callao was enthusiastic. Vast
crowds had come down from Lima
and the docks and headlands were
thronged. Both Callao and Lima ara
in holiday attire and the only topic of
conversation is the brilliant spectacle
OF the American armada as the white
Warships swung into port. An exten-
slye programme of entertainment has
been arranged by the Peruvian au-
thorities and people for the American
visitors during their stay OF ten days.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-28
SLAIN |'l!:lll||Nl / n i | III |Alt'T|Al|Rl|
1900 E's@3# :. TNF 5.Eif I =
Denver Priest Shot Down by an
Italian Anarchist
LATTER AT COMMUNION RAIL
Receives Sacrament From Hands Of
His Victim and Then Murders
Him in Cold Blood.

Denver, Feb. 24.-Members of the
Catholic priesthood in this city de-
clare there is no record in the history
of the church of a tragedy to parallel
that of the killing of Father Leo Helm.
richs while administering the sacra-
ment to Giuseppe Guarnaccio at the
altar Of st. Elizabeth's church here.
Never before has a servant of the
church been summoned from the per-
Torrance of his duties in so tragic
and dramatic a manner. Kneeling at
the altar rail between two women
G%uarnaccfo pressed the muzzle Of q
revolver against the body of the
priest. after receiving from him the
consecrated wafer, and shot the priest
through the heart. Enchanting my
God, my Cod" Father Leo fell prone
in front of the altar and died without
uttering another word. With an in.
a%rticulate scream the assassin sprang
into the aisle and, waving the pistol
about his head, dashed to the church
door.
For a moment the hundred or moro
people in the church were dazed. Then
a woman shrieked and the congrega-
ton became panic stricken. Soma
women tainted and many became hys.
tericai. Several men rushed to the
aid Of the priest and others started in
pursuit of the murderer.
Attempts to Kill Policeman.
Patrolman Daniel Cronin overlook
the fleeing Italian on the steps. Guar
naccio attempted to shoot the police
man and he was overpowered only
after a desperate fight in which sew
eral men had come to the assistance
OF the officer.
Guarnaccio was placed in solitary
confinement at the city Jail. He ad-
mitted TO a policeman who inter.
viewed him that the priest whom he
had killed "a a stranger to him and
in explanation OF his crime said he
had a grudge against all priests be-
cause they are against the working.
e He said he is a native Of Sicily,
hfty-siX years old. He became a So
ctalist and anarchist at %thirty-fva
years Of age. He is a shoemaker. He
came to America two years ago and
has since been teaching anarchy.
working but little at his trade. He
lived before coming to Denver in Pat
erson, N. j., in mill towns Of Massa-
chUS4ttc and in Chicapn Ho cama tn
Denver two weeks before Christmas.
The statements Of Guarnaccio that
he is IN anarchist are borne out
by letters and pamphlets taken from
him. Among his effects was a printed
list of the murders Of the worlds
rulers from the assassination Of Car
Paul of Russia in 1901 down to tho
recent killing of the king of. Portugal
q few weeks ago. He also had many
pages of anarchistic literature in his
own handwriting and on printed slips.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-28
SENATOR LATIMER DEAD,
Had Represented South Carolina in
Congress for Years,

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator AS
bury c. Latimer of South Carolina
died at Providence hospital OF peri
tonftfs. He had been at the hospital
since Sunday last, when he underwent
an operation for appendicitis. It was
then discovered that he was suffering
with a far more serious allment. The
bowels had become twisted and his
condition was such that surgeons held
out little hope for his recovery.
Senator I.atimer was born July 81.
1851, near Lowndesville. 8. C.: was
brought up on his fathers farm;
spent much of his life in active par
t1cipation in agricultural pursuits;
was educated in the common schools
then existing; took an active part in
the memorable campaign of 1876; was
elected to the Fifty-third, Ftfty-fourth,
Fifty-ffth, Fifty-stxth and Fifty-sev-
enth congresses; was elected to the
United States senate over J. G. Evans
and took his seat March 4, 1903
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-28
SIX KILLED AT CROSSING
Party Of Merrymakers Run Down by
PASSENGER Train.

Spring Valley, N. Y, Feb. PA
foam decked pair of horses tore
through the streets Of Spring Valley
dragging between them a spIintered
wagon pole and brought to the village
the FIRST news Of a grade crossing &C.
cident in which nine members Of its
mos prominent families we're either
killed outright Or frightfully injured.
The runaways brought up at the
livery stable of George Young, from
whom they had been hired to take a
party Of men and girls to a basket
ball game at Nyack. Returning the
wagonload of merrymakers was run
down at a West Nyack crossing by an
Ontario and Western express train.
-Four of the party were instantly
killed, two died while being removed
to he Hudson county hospital at Ho-
be u n. j., and the other three lie
In a serious condition at that institu.
ton.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-02-28
TWENTY-E|GHT MEN KILLED
Packing House of a Powder
Works Blows Up.

Berkeley, Cal, Feb. 2l.-With a
force that shook the entire bay region
like an earthquake the packing house
Of the Hercules powder works at
Ptnols blew up and in the explosion
four white mel and twenty-four
Cinnamon were killed.
Ten tons Of dynamite went up in
the terrific blast, ~shattering the sheds
to dust and splinters.
W. W. Sfillweli, foreman Of the
packing house, was blown TO atoms.
The tWenty-eight dead included every
MAJ who was at work in the packing
house..
Flames burst forth In the ruins fol
lowing the explosion and threatened
the gelatine house, where two score
girls were at work.
A panic ensUed and many were cut
by flying glass and crushed and tram
Piled in the mad rush for the doors.