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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07
Funeral Saturday Afternoon.

The Leader is in receipt of further
fact relative to the late Peter Rhoda
who passed away at his home in the
town Of Concord on Tuesday, the 4th
inst. The deceased was born at An
cram, N. Y, January %, 1852, and
was united in marriage with Miss
Ella Sacia, December -. 1883. He
was good man and too much cannot
be said in his praise.
The funeral services will be held at
the home In Concord, Saturday, Feb
ruarv 8, at l O'Clock in the afternoon
and the interment will be in the La
Belle cemetery at Oconomowoc.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07
YOUNG FRANK PAPKE
NOW A FREE MAN
FOUND NOT GUILTY OF THF
CHARGE OF MURDER.
Admitted Killing of Father. But
CLAIMED Act Was to Protect
Himself and MOther--Fdther
Thredtend to kill-Mdn Who
Shot at Officer BUTLER Soon to
Be Tried.
CFrom Thursdays Daily0

A case of considerable Importance
and one that has been watched with
interest locally Terminated in circuit
court at jefferson yesterday. 1t WAS
that OF the state vs.. Frank Papke, a
young man about l9 years of age,
chs rged with murder. The case was
tried tuesday and yesterday. The
testimony introduced by the state
showed that the defendant admitted
that he killed his father on the 10th
of Dec. 1907, but claimed that he did
1T IN Self defense. The court, upon
motion OF the district attorney, called
to the witness stand the mothe who
was the only witness to the tragedy
and she was cross examined by the
states attorney. According to the
story as told by her, her son came
home OIL the evening above mentioned
and she related to hlm how the father
had cholled her and chased her with a
butcher knife, threatening to kill her.
She SAID that her son in addressing his
father, said that such a man was not
worthy of wife, whereupon the hus-
band and father rushed out of the
room and procured knife. returning
with the threat that he would kill
both of them. She added that her son
told his father to stop, but that he
would not, whereupon the boy shot his
father three times with revolver.
She stated that her husband then
turned and ran out OF the house and
across the street, falling dead on
vacant lot.
Upon the conclusion of the testi.
mony, the attorneys for the defendant
moved the court that the defendant
be discharged on the ground that the
accused shot his father in protecting
himself and his mother, the act being
in self defense. The court granted
the motion of the defendant S attorneys
and the accused was discharged.
Lotus Felenz and Robert Kirkland
ware the attorneys for the accused,
while District Attorney Lueck and his
partner, ]. E. Davies, represented
the state. W. E. Brandt and Oscar
Wertheimer, both of this city, were
among the iuryman.
The court adjourned TO Tuesday.
Feb. Is. 1t is probable that the first
case to be taken up then will be that
of the state VS. James Lowry, who
will be tried on a charge of assault
with intent to kill Lowry has been
doing time at Minneapolis, but will be
released there today. Sheriff Bull
Wrinkle will be on hand with the pro-
per document to rearrest the fellow
and bring him back. Several years
ago, Lowry shot at Officer Butzler,
while the officer was attempting to
arrest him. 1t was narrow escape
for Mr.. BUTLER, the bullet going
through his coat. Lowry was arrested
and landed in Jail, but made his es-
cape while being held for trial. Chief
Block has been at work on the case
ever since and is entitled to much
credit for ferreting out the mystery of
the whereabouts of the fugitive from
justice, who should get all that is
coming to him.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07
IXOnid,

IXOni8, Wis, Feb. 4.-(Special to the
LeadeT)-MT. and Mrs. Hugh Evans enter
tanned on Tuesday evening in honor of
their son Edward and bride.Of Waukesha.
Christian Mueller of Germania who
has been visiting his brother AdOlph
Mueller returned to his home On Monday.
He was accompanied by his sister Miss
Mueller VINO has been a guest here since
Xmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward NARROW enter
tanned Sunday afternoon in honor of
the fifteenth birthday anniversary Of
their daughter Miss Viola. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs J. A. NARROW and son
Everett, Miss Vranie DOrnfeid and Mr..
Behl Of WatertOwn, and Lee Utter of
NashOtah.
E. R. Reese was a business visitor in
Fond du Lac on Tuesday.
Harry Stuart Of West Allis, circulated
among Old friends here on Wednesday.
Mrs. Daniel Davis was called to Water
town the last of the week by the illness
and death Of her brother Chas Corfed.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. NARROW were given
a surprise on Wednesday evening bv
about fifty Of their many friends. Games
refreshments served. The fun did not
ahate until the wee sma' hours" and
then with keen regret.
Mrs. 7. NJ. Winger was a guest Of Miss
Nellie Needham Of WatertOwn Friday
night and attended the entertainment
given by Prof ]. S. earns at NJ. E.
church.
Mr., and Mrs. Theodore Schlieve have
vacated the Vim. +. Jones cottage and
gone to live with Mrs. Schlieye's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Olson.
Misses Mary and Emma kh0dee, Clara
and Maybelle Kruger, and Florence
NatteTsOn of Oc0nOmOwOc, were in at
tendance at the party at j. A. Marlow's
Wednesday evening.
The annual meeting of the Bible So
cIetv will occur on Sunday. February
IS, at the Firsi Congregational church.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07
:: OF Local Interest. :: I
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Mrs. Robert Schuenke and children
of johnson Greek, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel
Haznuw.
Fred Pieritz of Lebanon, who has
been down with an attack of pneu-
mOnia. is recovering, as is likewise
his little son. who have been quite i'll
with bronchitis.
Herman Kube, living On rural route
No. in the town of Emmett. and one
of the progressive young farmers in
that township, WAS visitor in the
city yesterday and was a welcomed
caller at The Leader Office.
Miss Amelia Link of GAINESVILLE,
is guest of Mrs. John Rogler.
Mrs. H. Humphrey Of the town of
Warertown, was visitor i'll the city
yesterday.
Would you like to live with an
angel? Your wife will be as sweet
and agreeable if you trade with The
Central Trading Go.
A party of young people rendered
Miss Mamie Kicker a pleasant sur
prise last evening at fer home on rural
route No. l. The evening was one of
rare enjoyment, the hostess proving
a royal entertainer A delicios lun-
cheon was served during the evening
and the guests dispersed at late
hour, assuring the hostess that they
had spent a most delightful evening.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07
Injured BY Fall.

Mrs. Whelen. residing ct 1870
Oconomowoc avenue, met with a mis-
hap yesterday. She slipped and fell
OIL an icy sidewalk and was somewhat
cut about the head. The injuries,
however, are not serious.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07

What do you think Of the presi-
dents message? Do you think you
have combinaticEs near home that are
trying to drive out competition? If
you think it is good to have competition,
trade with The Central Trading Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07
Mrs. August Fischer is visiting
relatives at Oconomowoc.

What do you think of this trial Of
Thaw? If you have plenty of gold
you can hold up your head and march
from any prison doors, but if you
have no friend or gold, they viii
rang you up high. Let the rich go,
but hang up the POOR. You will soon
be rich and show, if you trade with
The Central Trading Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07

Fred Nehring of the town of
WATERFOWL, was visitor in the city
yesterday.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-07

If We fail to accomplish tn. things
the president demands and the country
favors' he said, "there will appar-
emily be an issue between the country
and congress, but it is not true. The
issue is between the country and the
rules. 1t is the rules that prevent
accomplishment. We must not end
this session with the appropriation
bills, some pensions ard some tall.
There is the demand Tor tariff revision
for income tax and inheritance tax
laws, for strengthening corporation
control. for better antitrust laws, fer
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
By.
IN. Olivia
Kennedy

and you will spend the afternoon with
me and make sll arrangements"
wired that evening to Nurse Hop
kins. and she came down by an early
train next day. She was with me for
a couple OF hours before going up to
the Hall, and entered with her usual
thoroughness into all my plans.
Three days later I went up TO the
Hall armed with bandages and the
necessary surgical instruments, and.
carefully concealed, my cancer speci-
men taken from its spirit Jar. | found
Lady Delamere almost cheerful at the
thought OF an operation. Her heart
was sound, so had no fear OF giving
her a slight anaesthetic. When she
WIS unconscious. Nurse Hopkins band
aged her exactly as II an operation
had taken place. And when we
reused her a short time after. she
opened her eyes and looked at me.
How do you feel7" I asked en-
couragingly. Weak? You ought to
be glad TO be relieved of this" and
showed her my cancer specimen. a
proud acquisition OF my student days
She shuddered. but looked curiously
at Il.
81 feel very, very weak, but much
better. The pain is ali gone"
Sir Richard knocked at the door
and came in.
MY darling" he said bending over
her tenderly, you look as II you had
got a new lease of life"
She looked up at him fondly.
II feel that / shall be quite well
soon, Dick" she said. Nurse Hop
kins and I withdrew for a moment
and left them alone.
felt some slight compunction a
few days later when received a
letter OF the warmest thanks. Lady
Delamere. once she imagined that the
cancer was removed. got well rapid
ly and her beauty grew with each
weeks renewal of health. She proved
an exceedingly kind friend to me.
and the news OF her recovery brought
a good many strange cases TO my little
study.
I was In at the local chemists get
ting some medicines made up little
time after and Dr. McMurdo came In.
He looked at me duizzically.
young woman. he said. you're a
bit Of humbug. but you're clever
humbug.
"Dr. McMurdo.n retorted. that
from YOU II great praise. for I should
imagine you were quite an authority
Ion humbuga" --.-s.-.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
The Bishop of London Came
Up From the Slums.

The lord bishop OF London Is per-
son of very great Importance. with
two palaces TO live in and rank
among the first peers OF the kingdom.
says the Delineator for January. And
he was created bishop, as Gen. Booth.
of the Salvation Army said, because
he had been "the servant Of the poor
est" Probably never before has q
"slum clergyman" been lifted to so
high a place. HIS lordship delights TO
tell how one OF his old parishioners
In the east end OF London. meeting
him after his elevation, remarked,
Tor. Mr.. Ingram. but amt you got
on, Who'd "a thought it,"
All his life "the breezy bishop" as
he is called, has lived and labored
among the poorest people Of the appal-
ling slums of London. He was the
head OF Oxford house, one Of the farg-
est settlements for many years. Mr..
Ingram never put on gloves to do his
work. He tells OF what he called his
.'foot and door" methods OF reaching
people. Knocking at the door of a
home whore he had no reason to think
the clergy were usually welcomed, as
soon as Il was opened he would gently
insinuate mis- foot in the crack to pre-
vent its being slammed In his face,
and would count on finding the hight
thing TO say and getting a welcome.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
How | Cured Lady Delamere

Sir Richard" said 7, when we were
alone, there is nothing radically
wrong with your wife save hysteria,
but she is killing herself from that.
and is eating nothing. At the present
rate of affairs she will not live the
year. have just told her that she
has cancer, for the simple reason that
she likes to think she has. and We
must humor her In everything. I have
plan TO save her life. but II will
necessitate the telling OF some I'M
truths Could you divert from the
truth to save your wife's life?"
Don't play with me, for Gods sake,
Dr. Mapother." he cried hoarsely. Il
would do anything to save. Dolly"
We'll, listen to my scheme. / am
going to have a bogus operation, get
down hospital nurse that / can trust
TO carry 1t through, display at the end
OF Il q specimen OF cancer that have
amongst my stock-in-trade. Your wife
will get rapidly well when IL is over
and she imagines she has been operat
ed on. II is merely case of self
hypnotism."
He wrung my hand.
why didn't we think OF II before.
Doctor, you are a genius. l feel con-
vinced the plan will work"
went back to Lady Delamcre 8
boudoir. II would like TO have a
specialist down. said TO her. guess
ing pretty well what her answer would
be.
NO." she cried. rising on her cnsh-
ions. 81 won't allow one OF them near
me. When they could have done some
thing for me they didn't. You are &C.
Ing to see the operation thr )ush ON
your own account. Here's tea now,
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
The Times
Evening
Story
Continued from Wednesday,

(Continued from Wednesday,
Delamere hall was a lovely place,
Elizabethan without but modern WIN
in. Lady Delamere's boudofr was
dream OF old rose. The walls were
draped In silk and there we're deep
settees and wonderful flowers every
where. felt thrill OF envy as
compared Il with my own edingy quart
era She was lying on long coucn
p,,ed up with cushions and wore
lovely wrapper of priceless lace But
hardly looked at her gown. for the
beauty of her face was brilliantly eth-
ereaI though probably only shadow
OF what II had been.
cha looked at me wistfully when
80 husband went out and left us
alone. >,
"rm sure Dick told you about me- .
she said. Her eyes were bright anu
feverish and looked unnaturaily large
IN her hollow cheeks. Il saw you pass
ing on your bicycle several times ana
Thought YOU looked kind. have never
consulted a lady doctor before, out
nerbans Won will succeed where others
have failed. 7 am slowly dying OF
aancer know IL In spite OF what
tbav say The pain is terrible and !
am certain II 7 we're operated on
might live for few years YET. "A.
me nresent moment I feel as II l. nad
not energy TO last the year.
examined her carefully, but. IKE
INV predecessors could md no trace
OF cancer. She was evidently, suneI'
ing from a bad form of hysteria. which
was slowly killing her and the cure
NJ which seemed to rest with herself.
che was worn away almost TO moth
inc and when looked up and saw the
tears Of weakness yelling up In her
dark brown eyes formed a sudden
resolution.
LADY Delamere." I said. you are
In a very critical condition. | have
located large cancerous growth un
der the right lung and from what
see nothing but speedy operation
can save you. But | think IL the
growth Is removed IL will not return
and you will live as long as any OF us
! A lovely rose color flooded her face
sThank Godi"-she cried. II knew
~, Send for Dick-T must tell him.
MAY speak TO Sir Richard pri
vateiyf think would Ike TO explain
to him myself"
He came In just then, looking pale
and anxious.
CDR. Mapother has excellent news
1 Tor you. Dick. she safd. but SIN
wants TO speak 10 you privately. OK
Unto my sitting room with her,
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
For Economical Government

To the Editor OF The Times:
I am as doubtful about our conrti-
s9aiGna so tSst f any bens
and politicians are afraid Of the com,
mon peoples power to make ts,,o or sm Ssns
at Lansingi Who pays-the taxes TO pay
thousands of dollars of useless OK.
penses. such as state salt inspector
iative session at one thousand dollars
per day, with about half dozen laws
passed that are of any beneht TO me
people? Pretty expensive TO the pso-
iative sessions to seventy lays or less.
with salaries at three hundred per
year and no pay for extra sessions!
tion and election of township officers
TO the same time and place as nom
mating and electing OF state omcers
once in two years? The expense wouIo
be n great deal less and we would get
a far better expression OF the people
There are a great many more reforms
that could suggest, but have not
the space or time TO enumerate them.
We need reforms and the cutting down
OF expenses, In place OF creating new
Offices and raising salaries OF the OLD
ones which ! notice ., Are very FRY sf hafsn
TO work has got to be. provided with
a Job / suppose II will make another
worker for the party in power.
will wake up Then the fellows that
keep the state from going to ruin
will have TO hunt some other means or
a livelihood. Then the nrst question
is for the best interest OF the whole
PEOPLE. The state will he considered.
not the interests OF the party In pow
er.
GEO. ]. COLEMAN.
Ithaca. Mich. Jan. 10. 1908.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16

Once upon time an old lady
was returning from abroad with
a parrot, OF which she was very
fond. She intrusted the bird. with
many admonitions. to sailor for
the voyage.
Seasickness, OF something. killed
the parrot the third day out. The
sailor. knowing how upset the
old lady would be. could not bring
himself to tell her the sad tidiugs,
but asked a companion, famous
for his skill In such matters. TO
break the bad news to her very,
very gently. The man assented.
And approaching the old lady
with a tragical face. the famous
newsbreaker touched his cap and
said: ~
I'm afraid that ERE bird o.
yourn amt goin' to live long,
ma'am."
"Oh. dear" exclaimed the old
lady In alarm. WHY"
Cause he's dead" was the re-
ply.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16


To the Editor OF The Times.
learned some weeks ago OF your in
tened elimination from your columns
Cf the irresponsible class OF adveriis-
ing which so many good citizens de-
plore, and at once persuaded my folks
TO order The Times delivered regularly
c. our home. l have found much of
interest and value therein, out tneis
seems to he something the -InatseE-with
the logical-bump of the chap who
wrote last Fridays comment on Mr.
ing a splendid editorial comment. he
spoils IL all by making the bad break
OF assuming that the manufacture and
sale OF alcoholic liquors for beverage
purposes, Is legitimate. or legaiixed
business. l am convinced of the writ
er's sincerity In thinking that IL should
whisky WI 'a II he p wants H. That is a mat
ter merely of education OF the tndt-
vidual and there's plenty OF time for
most Of shsm che writers, eIs mean; e
But when IL comes to admitting the
advertising of liquor manufacturers or
dealers as entitled TO consideration as
legalized businesses. there's need OF
instruction in the matter OF court de-
customs and the recognized foundation
OF all government Even the consti-
tuition of our country declares that mo
legislature can barter away the pub
lie health and morals"
Everybody. even your editorial
without destroying both and the stuff
II sells Is the most prolific cause In
existence. of the irresponsible ele-
ment" which all workers for better
ment know to be almost wholly the
product OF alcohol drinking. past or
present The seller OF grog is
deadly enemy to the success of your
ether advertisers. for the liquor man
not only gets his customers money, but
he destroys their ability TO earn more.
| hope the above Will start q needed
line of thought in your editorial sane
tum, and trusting that you may yet
see the light" ! am yours truly,
n. J. WATT.
Detroit, Jan. 10, 1908
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
Diary of a Juror
BY c. g. QUINCY.

Three men following me all day.
Tried 10 shake 'em, but couldn't. Wife
rather frightened. Bought a gun for
self-protection.
Men asking about me when I was
out OF Office. Stenographer tells me
they asked II drank ginger ale. what
make OF typewriter l used. If | ever
expressed an opinion on anything
Found men had been at home did
ing my absence today and asked wife
II / liked eggs hard boiled. Wife told
them soft boiled. and one man said TO
the other. "Tender-heartcd chap,
looks good" Asked II ! used safety
razor. Appeared pleased TO learn that
/ did.
Went TO a show last night Men
sat on each side watching me. Get
ting monotonous.
In jury box this morning. Asked
II | had conscientious objections TO
anything. Replied yes. Stir in court
room. Asked what. Replied ito eat
ing ice cream on hot mince pie"
In afternoon was asked a hypotheti-
cal question; Surprising | were
married man with ten children and
a mother-in-law. lived in Brooklyn and
didn't like Subway travel, was wear
ing a brown derby--in such a case
would favor the employment OF staff
officers TO command B. r. T. cars?
Replied: Perhaps sometimes occa-
sionally. Asked IL | would be influ-
enced by anything | hadn't read in
any newspaper.
Replied: Not always.
Sworn In.
Listening TO others being examined
Ditto.
Ditto.
Another juror sworn In.
Jury completed. Celebrated my
birthday.
Speeches by counsel.
Same, same, same, same, same, etc.
Celebrated my birthday. The baby
must be getting quite big.
Case begun.
Case continued, continued, etc.
Juror No. is getting quite gray.
Celebrated my birthday.
Jury No. much depressed Last
OF his relatives died yesterday.
Celebrated birthday.
Ditto.
Juror No. 2, youngest OF crowd. inn
patient. None OF us have ever been
in an airship. and he wants to cross
the Atlantic IN one OF the liners.
Lost track OF birthdays.
Saw baby out OF window. He was
married yesterday. Dear me, how
time fiiesl
Juror No. very garrulous today.
SAYS he remembers day Brooklyn was
connected with the United States by
Subway. Mind wandering.
Bad news came with shock today.
Hinted trial might be ended next
year. All want TO end lives here in
the way we have grown accustomed
to. No friends left outside. Strange
world Hope the news Is not true.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
Renewals

To r.. r. ID. Subscribers:
Please notice the name tab on
this issue. n II reads Jan. 'OS"
your subscription will expire this
month. The tab gives the exact
dsv In order to facilitate the work
OF changing and re-entering the adj
dresses upon -our subscription books
and mailing lists and obviate the
expense OF sending out personal
ais were due. subscribers are urg-
emily requested 20 renew with as
little delay as possible. The work
OF correcting our list. entails an
enormous amount OF labor. and the
. much as possible BY making their
renewals promptly Please remit
by money order. N possible. The
subscription price Is 81 a year.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-16
Here's Danger of Redundant Hilarity

as the dlsheveled mistress rose TO her
feet In proof.
Thin we've got II down foine. mum.
but tn jobs too strenuous for me. -
Judge.
This notice was posted In a pleasure
boat belonging to certain steamship
company:
The chairs in the cabin are for the
ladies'. Gentlemen are requested not to
make use Of them till the ladies are
seated."-Harper's Weekly.
Not An Ananlas.
Say said the tired-lookine man az
he paused In front OF stall I'm the ASH
market, throw me four or Ave of your
biggest trout, will you?"
But. why do you want me 10 throw
them?' queried the astonished dealer.
$50 can. look my wife In the eve
when ! get home and tell her I caught
them" replied the other. YEARLY. Il
may be a poor fisherman. but I'm no
Ananias. Chicago News.
Observanf.
Mr.. Meane-I have nothing nut
praise for the new minister.
Mr.. Goode--So noticed when the
plate came NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN.
quirer.
Her Noble Record.
did your last cook turn out well7
On. f1neiy' We were with her only
one day. but she baked enough things
I 70 last 9 week. Hsrpsr's Bazaar.