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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
PROHIBITION CALL SENT OUT.
National Party t. ave 1912 Delegates
at Columbus Convention.

COLUMBUS. O.. Feb. 10-Fifteen
hundred and twelve delegates and as
fetal call for the national Prohibition
convention. which will meet in Column
bus, July Is. The call was sent out by
Charles r. Jones, Chairman, and w. G.
Calderwood, secretary of the Prohibition
national committee. 1t is expected 5000
persons will attend.
: DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 1O.-Another
of the moves of the brewers to forestall
the local prohibition movement became
known today. They have decided to
close 200 of their saloons when the IL
censes expire May /.
Another of the moves of the brewers
is to cease violating the Sunday closing
law and fighting the cases brought in
such actions. Few of these cases have
ever come to trial.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
KING SUFFERS THROAT TROUBLE.

LONDON. Feb. 10-King Edward
went to Brighton today for a change
of air His majesty has suffered con-
siderably from sore throat recently and
this trouble has entaiIed sleepleSs nights
Sir Felix Semon. physician extraordi-
nary to the King has been in attendance
on his majesty.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
SOUTH CHICAGO MILLS RESUME.
Illinois Steel Company Re-employs 1000
WOrkmen.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Feb. 1O.-The plate.
slab and structural mills of the Illinois
Steel company in South Chicago, which
have been practically shut down for sew
ment to 1000 men. Before the end of
the week, according to W. A. Field the
general superintendent of the works,
5000 more men will be put at work.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
FLEET HITS STORMY WEATHER.
Battleships Are Passed Twelve Miles
East of Cape Pillar.

PUNTA ARENAS. Strait of Magel-
Ian, Feb. 10.-The Pacific Navigation
company steamship Orita. which arrived
here reports having passed the American
fleet in the strait twelve miles east of
Cape Pillar. The Chilean cruiser Cha
cabuco was leading. Owing to the heavy
weather the war ships We're spread out
over considerable stretch, but all
seemed to be making splendid progress
IL the face of the strong winds.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
BAR BANKS FROM
SPECULATION AID
ALDRICH DEMANDS REFORM IN THE
MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS.
FOR WEST-EAST COOPERATION,
Rhode Island Senator FavorS the Plan
of Having One Central Clear
ing House.
MORGAN HEARS HIS ADDRESS.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. 10
With J. Z. Morgan listening, Senator
Aldrich. Rhode Island, today addressed
the upper body of Congress in defense
of the currency bill which bears his
name. the measure aimed to relieve
money conditions and which has been 50
bitterly assailed chiefly because of the
benefits which it is alleged the rail
roads of the country would derive. were
1t 10 become a law.
After comprehensive review of the
various features of the measure and in
elaborate defense of its provisions. Mr.
Aldrlch declared there is no Imperative
need for immediate rcconstructng of our
financial system, but that additional
notes must be provided for use in emrr-
genclcS.
Calls for Reform
The senator insisted that Il reform in
banking methods is what is needed fully
as much as currency legislation to rem
cdy existing financial evils He said the
reserves OF our national banks are pain
fully inadequate when compared with
those of European banks.
The furnishing of capital Ivy national
| banks for speculative ventures was next
! attacked by the senator. who declared
! such operations are beyond the scope of
| legltlhate banking and bring dlScredlt
| upon American banking institutions.
Closer Cooperation.
Following the western cry of favor
itism for eastern banks i'll the Cortelyou
relief measures during the money strin-
gency. Mr.. Aldrich'S statement that
there should be closer cooperation be
tween banks i'll various parts of the
country was heard with interest. The
speaker said he could see no reason why
the banks should not establish central
clearing house. Il voluntary organization
OF clearing house associations which
should in a way represent the banking
interests of the entire country. which
would exert beneficial influence i'll faciI-
tating and regulating both domestic and
foreign exchanges.
Mr.. Aldrich closed:
The enactment of the pending bill
will furnish evidence that Congress is
| not unmindful of its serious responsible
ties i'll this regard. There can be no rea-
sonable doubt of the effectiveness of the
! measure. The committee firmly believe
| that through its enactment an atmOs-
| phere of confidence and feeling of secur-
ity will be created which will be invalua-
bic in improving business conditions and
in giving new impetus to the work of
national development.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
FLINT IS APPOINTED.
Menomonie (Wis.) Man Named as United
States Marshal in Western
District

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10
Especial. THE President today sent the
following nominations to the Senate:
To be surveyor of customs for the port
of Dubuque, Ia, John NJ. Lenihan.
To be United States marshal for the
western district of Wisconsin, Rockwell
j. Flint of Menomonie, Wis.
To be surveyor general of Idaho, Oar
win A. Utter.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
IS FATALLY INJURED,
Capt. Eber Ward, Well Known Mariner
Falls Down Elevator Shaft
in Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 1O.-Capt.
Eber Ward, 81 years old, uncle of the
Princess De Chimay and for years one
of the best known lake mariners, WAS
fatally injured in an elevator accident
Saturday afternoon. Capt. Ward was
on his way to his Office and the elevator
started before the door was closed. He
fell backward out of the cage, and
landed at the bottom of the shaft, with
broken arms and legs and internal ill
iuries.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
BANKER IS INDICTED.
New York Grand Jury Reports That
True Bills Are Against MAN
Crossing the Ocean"

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-Two indict
ments were returned today by the spe-
cial grand jury of New York county,
which is now investigating banking
methods as disclosed by the recent panic.
1t was announced that the indictments
fixed bail in each Indictment at $1,000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
AUTHORIZATION GRAFT FUND?
West Virginia Senators Probe Report Of
S15O,OOO Plan,

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Feb. s.
\ report to the effect that a lobby. seek
ing to defeat prohibition amendment to
the constitution had raised S15O.UOU with
which to capture the necessary votes in
the state Senate to prevent the requisite
two-thirds majority, is responsible for
the appointment of a committee of three
senators to make a rigid investigation
and report to the Senate
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
WILL BUILD BIG BATTLESHIPS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10
The House committee on naval affairs
today voted to recommend an appropria-
ton for the building of two battleships
of the Delaware class. instead of the
four battleships recommended by the
navy department and urged by the Presi-
dent
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
MORE MONEY is NEEDED.
Completion of Training Station at North
Chicago Is DELAYED

There Will be further delay in the com
pletion Of the naval training station on
the Great Lakes. North Chicago 1t
has been found that the architects fee
of $4,000 would have TO come out of
the building fund which would leave
a balance insufficient for the work con-
templated. Congress will be asked for
al additional appropriation.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
BABIES MUST PAY FULL FARE.
No More Half Rate Tickets for Children
on Ocean Steamers

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-According to
the terms of peace agreed upon by the
conference of the steamship lines in Lon
don on Thursday, hereafter children be-
tween the ages of and 10 years will
not be carried at half price. Full fare
for all children, including babies, will be
exacted. The 10 per cent. reduction is
also to become obsolete. The conference
has resulted in an average rise of from
IS to $40 on frst-class fares.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
PAINT CONCERN IN TROUBLE.
Creditors File Petition Against Heath &
Millgan

CHICAGO, H., Feb. 1O.-An involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy against
Heath q Millgan, one of the oldest and
state, has been filed following a confer
ence of creditors. w. G. Niblack, +. G..
Day and w. S. ZibelI were named as re-
ceivers with bonds Of 100000. Attor-
neys for various interests say the liabili-
ties amount to 81 100000. The assets,
aside from the plant, are estimated at
81 DD0 600
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
BANK IS OPEN AGAIN.
First National of Brooklyn Resumes
Business.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-The First Ma
tional Bank of Brooklyn, which closed on
October %, reopened for business today.
4 deficiency Of S165.000. which existed
when the bank suspended, has been made
good by the stockholders.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
BURR M'INTOSH IS BANKRUPT.
Debts Listed at $12,e21, While His As
sets Are Given as S1675.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-Burr w.
Mcintosh, photographer and publisher,
at A West Thirty-ninth street, has filed
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with
the clerk of the United States district
court The petition shows debts Of
$12,S21 and assets of $167J.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
Honor for Ex-Milwaukeean.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10
Dr. A Camp Stanley, formerly of Mil
waukee, has passed a highly creditable
examination for assistant surgeon ii the
United States navy. Dr. Stanley, who
is "a had the highest standing i'll class
OF eight applicants
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
INTRODUCES PARCEL POST BILL.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10
Senator Burnham Of New Hampshire
today introduced in Congress a bill to
provide a rural delivery parcel post for
merchandise and other articles mailed on
rural delivery routes. The rural free
delivery routes now number more than
$4,000 and on them in excess of 15,O0O,-
900 people receive daily postal service.
What Bill Provides
The measure has the endorsement of
the President and Postmaster General
Meyer. 1t provides, in brief, for the es-
tablishment of a democratic rural parcel
post at special rates of postage, for the
delivery of food stuffs, dry goods, drugs,
books, and other merchandise. The
rate of postage shall be 5 cents for the
first pound and 2 cents for each addi-
tional pound or fraction thereof, and On
parcels weighing less than l pound as fol
lows: Two ounces or less, l cent; over
2 and under ounces, cents; over 4
and not exceeding s ounces, cents; over
8 and not exceeding u ounces, 4 cents,
and over II ounces and under l pound
cents.
Limitations Attached.
Two important limitations are placed
on the use of the proposed parcel post
by the following provisions:
THAT nothing herein contained shall
be taken as authorizing the acceptance
or delivery at the special rates of post
age herein provided of any parcel of
fered by any persons acting as agent or
representative, upon commission or 9TH
erwise, for any person or company not
resident on such rural delivery route
That only such parcels shall be re,
ceived for delivery at the special rates
of postage herein provided as are of,
fersli by the bona fide merchants OF
1no lnrS Nyhn oil tnS
covered by this act, in the ordinary and
regular course of their business, and
by residents on such routes in their indi
vidual capacity"
Weight Is Limited.
The bill provides that the parcels
carried shall not weigh more than Il
pounds or be more than feet 6 inches
in length. Perishable articles will be
sent at the sender's risk, and will not
be accepted at any postoffice more than
three hours before the departure Of the
mail from the Office.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
Morgan Denies Any Interview.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 10.
Pierpont Morgan was asked if he had
anything to say concerning the alleged
interview with him printed in Sunday
mornings papers. Mr.. Morgan said
there was mot a particle Of truth III il.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
Ancient Violin Stolen and Reclaimed

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 1O.-A month
ago G. Y. Young of townsville. Wis,
lost $500 Cremona violin through a
burglar who entered a shop where the
violin was left for repairs. The violin
has been found in Minneapolis. 1t is
marked "11O1 Cremona, by Carlo Der
gonZi''
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
GIVES ESTATE TO EDUCATION.
Massachusetts, Woman Wills Cash to
Tuskegee Institute.

IuSAtget InSUILEe.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Feb. S.-The
will of Miss Alice Byington of Stock
bridge, has been fled for probate. 1t
disposes of an estate of 100000, and
these public requests are made:
To Hampton institute. Hampton. Va.
and TO Tuskegee institute, Tuskegee,
Ala. each $4,000; to Mount HermJn
School for Boys and Mortified sem
mary, Moody schools 1T Mortified,
Mass. each $4,000; TO Miss Mary Adele
Brewer. sister OF Justice David J. Brew
er of the United States supreme court,
$4,000 The residue of the estate is
given to Hampton institute, which will
eventually receive llore than 100000
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
A THOUSAND MEN GET WORK.
Two Companies at GAINESVILLE, O., Open
Factories

GAINESVILLE, o.. Feb. 10.-The tube
plant of the Mark Manufacturing com
pany, employing 700 men, resumed work
today and the Rosevile Pottery, employ
ing 300, resumed on half time.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-14
OVER 5000 MEN
RETURN TO WORK
NATIONAL TUBE COMPANY WILL
RE-EMPLOY FULL QUOTA AT
ITS PLANT.
CONDITIONS LOOK BRIGHT.
American Steel and Wire Will Put Back
Its Force of Workmen on
Full Time.
MANUFACTURERS SHOW OPTIMISM

CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 10-Between
5000 and 5000 men returned to work at
the Lorain plant of the National Tube
company this morning. The plant has
been closed down for several months.
Under normal conditions about $500
men are employed at the Tube company's
plant at Lorain. 1t is understood to be
the present intention of the company
to re-employ 4 full quota of men in
short time.
Prospects Are Bright.
Interviews with leading manufacturers
OF cleveland and northern Ohio show an
optimistic feeling as to business coudi-
lions on all sides. General Manager X.
w. Ney, Of the American Steel and Wire
company, said today that his company
was now employing in its various plants
III this city between 1000 and 5000 men
Orders Are Increasing
a large number of these workmen have
been on half time since the beginning
of the late financial depression, but it is
probable that the entire force of the
company will be put back on full time
shortly, if the present increase in orders
is maintained.
The plant of the American Steel and
Wire company at Salem, O., resumed
double turn operations this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-17
STEAMERS COLLIDE
Ocean Liners Badly Damaged
in Ship Channel of New
York Bay.
BOTH OUTWARD BOUND
Accident Unlnown-One Vessel Run
Aground TO Prevent
Sinking.

New York. April 1.-Two ocean lin
ers, the Monterey Of tho Ward line,
bound for Havana and the Danish
steamer United States, of the Scand-
navian-American line, bound for Cop
enhagen, collided in the main shin
channel In lower New York bay to-day
Both were damaged but no lives were
lost and no one. so far as reported was
injured. The Monterey had her stern
damaged and several of her bow plates
were loosened. but she was able to re-
turn TO her dock whore her passengers
disembarked. II Is probable that the
Monterey will have to go into dry dock
for repairs.
The United States was more serious.
~ damaged. A large hole was stove
in the hull on the starboard side, abaft
the engines, and so threatening was its
nature that it was deemed wise to rur
the vessel aground on mud bank OF
the chamnels edge. There the steam
or Is resting easy and the weather Il
clear and calm. Several wrecklnr
tugs are standing by. Temporary re-
pairs will be made and the vessel vii
be pulled off into deep water SO that she
can return to tho city for permanent
repairs. There are 30 first, . seconC
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-17
ELIOT RECON- MENDS
Big ATHLETIC CUT

Continued from First Page.)
and trainers, the dealers In supplies
the hotels, transportation companies
and newspapers. -.
"The American notifications Of rug
by football have now been played long
enough to hake possible a Judgment
as to the success Of eminent football
players in after-lifc; and the verdict Is
what might have been expected. 1t
clearly appears that neither the bodily
nor the mental qualities which char
acterze football players are particular
ly serviceable TO young men who have
their way to make in tho intellectual
callings. Football toughness Is not the
kind OF toughness which is most profit
able in after-life. The weight and In
constituencies needed in the football line
are not the bodily qualities which best
serve the man who must make his liv-
ing by quick, accurate and inventive
thinking. To get accustomed to make
ones greatest exertions in the presence
of shouting thousands and of the news
paper extra is bad preparation for the
struggles Of professional men, who
must generally do their best work
quito alone. or In the presence of a
few critical observers. Even for mod
ern warfare the violent competitive
sports afford no appropriate prepara-
ton, inasmuch as in real warfare the
oombatants seldom see each other"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-17
A FATAL STAMPEDE
Circus Elephants, Frightened
by Oil Explosion, Dash
Through City.
ENTER FASHIONABLE HOTEL
Leader of Herd Pinions Woman Guest
OF California Resort Against
Building.

Riverside Cal, April l6-As a result
of fire which started early this after
noon at the Standard Oh Co.'S storage
tanks herd of elephants were stam-
peded, L. L. Worsley lies at the City
hospital fatally burned and Miss Ella
Gibbs, a church leaconess, is dead. A
sullcn boom which was heard at 1880
marked the explosion Of the large oil
tank. Worsley was a driver of the de-
livery wagon from which the Are was
communicated to the tanks and was
hurled many yards from the spot and
was picked up with his clothing ablazc.
| The flames spread Immediately to the
tanks which Instantly became a mass
OF flames.
A circus three blocks distant, was
about to open for the afternoon per-
Torrance. The explosion and the fire
caused the showmen to lower the tents
after dispensing the crowd which had
assembled. The herd OF elephants be-
came uncomfortable and they dashed to
tho east side Of the town, knocking
down fences. outhouses and despoilng
orchards that lay In their path Many
persons narrowly escaped the lnfrriat-
cd animals. In a short time, however,
all but the largest of the elephants was
rounded up.
The leader of the heard then changed
his course and entered the court Of the
| Glenwood hotel, one of the famous hos
telries Of the coast Miss Gibbs was
In the yard in front of the house. The
elephant pinloned her against the house
between his tusks, threw her to the
ground and tramplcd upon her, crush
] irgh her chest so that she died at 10
proceeded to the doorway, the guests
running. panic-stricken, indoors. d. T..
4 Chapman, guest of the house, at
tempted to swerve the animal from the
court. He was knocked down and had
several ribs broken and was otherwise
injured
The beast crashed through the door,
walked through the barber shop and
out on the main street. crossed the
street and crashed through the heavy
plate glass window In a store, Before
being rounded up at a downtown pub
lie stable, the animal trampled on am
other man and serious gored him with
his tusks.
one of the Keepers attempted to
subdue the animals, but was hurled
over high fence, sustaining painful
injuries, Not until four other elc-
plants were brought to the stable WAS
the huge beast got under control and
taken to tho circus grounds.
BY this time the entire town was
in an uproar. Tho women of the
east side We're afraid to venture into
the streets, fearing that the herd had
not been captured.
The fire loss was about $1,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-17

and about 400 STORAGE passengers
aboard tho United states They Will
remain aboard over night,
There wero % first cabin passengers,
II intermediate and six second class
cabin passengers on the Monterey, No
great excitement occurred on either
vessel, according TO eye witnesses Of
the collision and fearful passengers
were quickly Gained by the ships OIL
| GERS who pointed out that there could
be no question Of their safety on such
u clear day and with handy shore,
stories as to the cause Of the colli-
sion and the responsibility therefore
differ. The United states, according
TO tho stories told, steamed down the
bay IN the wake Of the Monterey, but
after going by the quarantine station
passed the Monterey and 1t was just
after this that that the humping oc-
Cured According to some the United
states had to check hor speed sudden
~ to escape running down a schooner
and before the Monterey could check
her speed the crash occurred.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-17

53rd street, whore memorial services
win be held,
The Governors Foot Guard Of New
Haven, Connecticut, viii bc the guests
90 the battalion on this occasion,
which fact should insure a fun attend
anco
v, Tho annual banquet Of the old
Guard win DO held at tho Hotel Astor
Fat Z o'clock p, M Mt which all the
members Of the battalion are expected
to be present In dress uniform TO
do honor to the commandcr-in-chio(
Governor Charles u, Hughes, Major
General Frederick y. Grant and oth-
crs, a8 Woll as our guests from New
Haven,
By order of
MAJOR ClIAS A, sTADLER,
GEO. IL. WYATT, Adjutant
In communication from Captain
George IT, wyatt, adiutant Of the Old
Guard 60 Captain Nation, 1t is stat.
ed that a detachment Of the Old
Guard with their band of forty
pieces, under command Of Captain
John Parr VIII meet the Foot Guard
at tho Grand Central depot upon the
arrival Of the 1916 train out Of New
Haven and escort them to the Old
Guard armory, arriving there about
$3.50 O'Clock,
New Haven, Conn, April Is, 1905,
! Sir; Per your request Your name
was restored at the call fol-
| volunteers to attend the annual eXer'
clses and banquet Of the Old Guard Of
! New York on the 22nd of April
! You are therefore hereby notified
i that a delegation Of about 30 members
/ Of the Foot Guard will leave New Ha'
ven on said date, In car attached tC
! the noon express for New York As
tho hour Of leaving is not convenient
| for luncheon before starting o boz
/ lunch will be served ell route The cal
for return trip will be attached t
| either the II p. m. or IL p IN. trair
from New York same day. Actual tint
for return to be determined later.
4 There viii be very little marching
Simply from Grand Central station L
Old Guard armory, thence to st. Thorn
as church. return TO armory, thence 4
Hotel Astor for banquet, Distance ar,
short.
orders:
You arc hereby directed to report II
your armory. Whiting street, on We'd
nesday, April 22d, at 11;l5 in full dres
uniform as follows-Bearskln hat, whit,
standing collar, scarlet coat, white vest
white brooches. black velvet leggins
black shoes, white cross belts and scab
bard, white gloves, red fatigue cap at
tached to coat-tail button. overcoa
neatly folded and carried on left arm
No guns will be carried. officers sid
arms, cape carried al described.
Assembly at 1880 sharp. Hour o
leaving ll:45.
ALBERT W. NATION. Captain
Officer Of the Day in Command.
Attest:
VIM, j. LUM. Lieutenant,
Battalion Secretary.