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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-03

Competition is so keen among the
magazines nowadays that they have
to keep their fictional offerings up
to high standard or go out of
business. For this reason a great
many good stories appear every
month. and for one to stand out no.
ticeably among its fellows, it must
be of exceptional quality indeed
Such tale, however, is the complete
novel in the November Lippincott's
Viper" by Will Livingston
Comfort. The author is a newspa
per man of the Middle West, where
the opening scenes Of the story are
laid.
In addition to this excellent COM
plete novel, the November Lippin-
colts contains half dozen splendid
short stories. "God Have Mercy on
U.s." by Edith Robinson, is a strik-
ingly original piece of fiction in both
theme and treatment. "A Misogy-
mist in the Making" by Blanche
Goodman, is hilariously funny sto-
ry of how two school-h boys took their
best girls" to an exhibition of
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
DEATH SUMMONS
THE "BUTTON MAN"
Man Who Made Campaign EmbIems
Found Dead in Bed in us.4
New York,

New York, March 27.-Meyer r.
Rimberg, known widely as BIN, the
Button Man, was found dead in bed.
week ago Bimberg contracted a cold
which developed into tonsilitis. An
hour or two before he was found dead
he had sprayed his throat and settled
himself in bed for a nap. He was
born in this city fOrty-SiE years ago
and is survived by a widow and
daughter of fourteen years.
1t was as the manufacturer Of cam
paign buttons that he was known out
side New York. He staked his fortune
repeatedly on his convention forecasts,
only to double his fortune as his pre-
dictfOns were fulfilled. Upon the re-
turn Of the troops from Cuba at the
close of the Spanish-American war
Bimberg is credited with having met
Colonel Roosevelt at MOntauk point
and told him that he would be next
governor of New York. Before the
Saratoga convention "Bim'' manufac
tured 100000 Roosevelt buttons, which
sold like hot cakes when Roosevelt
was named. Subsequently he predict
ed the nomination of Mckinley and
Roosevelt by the Republican national
convention and reaped a big reward
when his judgment was again vindi-
Gated.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
KNICKERBOCKER
TRUST REOPENS
New York Institution Which Sus-
pended Five Months Ago Re-
sumes Business.

New York, March 27.-With funds
ample to meet all demands that may
be made under the reorganization
plan, the Knickerbocker Trust COM
pany reCpened its doors after sus-
pension of FIVE months.
The company resumed business I'M
der the presidency of Charles II. Keep,
former assistant secretary of the Uni
ted States treasury, who was made
superintendent of banking by Gov
ernor Hughes in January, 1907, and in
July was transferred to the public
service commission of the second di-
vision. The control of the institution
is with Henry C. Frick, Myron T. Her.
rick and Lewis Cass Ledyard as vot-
ing trustees.
The court allowed a fee of $4,000
to each of the three receivers and S75.-
600 collectively for the attorneys. The
receivers are Ernest Thalman, George
L. Rives and Henry c. Ide.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
BIG SHIPPERS
ENTER PROTEST
They .Object to Proposed Changes in
Rules Governing Freight
Shipments.

Chicago, March 27.-Representaive ives
Of scores of big shipping interests APP
peared here before a subcommittee to
protest against a number of proposed
changes in the rules governing freight
shipments 1t was the first hearing
accorded shippers prior to the inau-
guration of such changes by the rail
roads and tie occasion, therefore, was
considered unique. The hearing was
granted at the request of the Chicago
Shippers association, but representa-
tiveS Of other bodies at Rockford and
st. Louis were also present
1t was chained by the shippers that
many of the proposed changes would
operate to increase rates on certain
classes of commodities. The railroad
interests, on the contrary, cOntended
that the changes are mostly for the
purpose of increasing the safety Of
goods in transit, the argument being
made that claims for loss of or dam
age to freight have increased nearly
100 per cent within three years.
The proposed changes in the lighter
age charges at New York were also
protested as was the new rule requir-
ing shippers to furnish their own Ia
Dor for handling freight in car load
lots through the freight depots.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
HubbletOn.

Hubbleton, March z6.-(Special to
The Leader)-E. l.. kehoe WAS visi-
tor in Watertuwn Tuesday night.
Miss Anna Reynolds and niece, Ma
rie are visiting with relatives in Mil
Waukee.
Mrs. A. Ebert and daughter, Meta,
of Redwood, were visitors at the home
of A. w. Hodgson Tuesday.
DR.. 9. J. Habhegger of Watertown,
made professional calls here recently.
Mr.. snd Mrs. Frank Krltzmau
moved to Clyman recently. Their
many Hubbleton friends regret their
departure but wish them SUCCESS in
their new home.
Mrs. Willard Schuyler of Atzalan,
was visitor here Wednesday.
Miss Gertrude Alexander was a
Watertown caller Saturday.
Mrs. J. McCaig spent Wednesday
with friends at Watertown.
G. W. Henningsen, student at the
Capital City Commercial College was
an over Sunday visitor here.
F. j. Amborn is visiting with rela-
tives in Minneapolis, MINI.
Mrs. Martha Wegner came home
from Watertown to spend few days
here.
Quite few are ill with the grippe
at present.
Lizzie Luckow called on friends in
Watertown Saturday.
Mrs. 7. Reynolds spent Thursday
at WatertoWn.
A E. Cunningham was with reIa-
tives at Waterloo Tuesday.
Miss jennie Reynolds was home
from Milwaukee for few days visit
this week.
Mrs. A. E. Cunningham and sister,
Miss Katie McGovern visited in Wa-
tertown Monday.
Mrs. e. Hilker and children OF
HeIenvilIe. are guests at the home Of
Mrs. ID. Bare.
Harvey Veith of Waterloo, was ths
guest If Earl McGovern on Friday.
We regret 10 say that Mrs. Herme.n
Werth is again quite ill DR. Engs~
berg of Lake Mills, is attending her.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
TENNIS PLAYING At
NORTHWESTERN j.
NOW PREPARING COURTS FOR
SEASONS WORK.
Schedule of Games For the Entire
SeaSOn-Club Membership viii
Number Twenty-Five or More
Keen Interest Will Be Shown in
Play This Year.

With the return uf spring active
work has again been begun in repair
ing the tennis courts of Northwestern.
While tennis has been played at the
varsity for many years it was not un-
til last season that definite arrange
ments for the accommodation uf every
player of the club were made. A
schedule of games Tor the entire sea-
son was drawn up, the playing of
which induced the keenest rivalry, and
some remarkably skillful players were
developed in consequence. At the f.
nal summing up OF games won and
lost, Edwin Grunwald, Malcom Whyte,
Theo. Schoewe and Leonard Zeisler
had the highest per cent.
At the close of the season the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
present year: Edwin Grunwald, presi-
dent; Arnold Sprehn, vice president;
Leonard Zeisler. secretary and trea-
surer.
IN these men the club has corps
of officers well able to prove them
selves worthy of the confidence placed
in them. Its president is determined
to make tennis more than a mere sec-
ondary branch of athletics at North
western, ano, if his determination be
viewed in the light of his activity in
other directions, there can be little
dOnhf ronurJ f,,
accommodate the increased member
ship, which will probably number
twenty-five or more, cod will BIZ
skinned for fourth court. the old
ones Will be slightly elevated, and
new fences will be erected along the
whole, with doorways at intervals to
facilitate the recovery of any balls
that may insist on flying acruss..
When once these Improvements have
been completed, the schedule will
open as soon as every member has
acquired enough skill to participate.
Without doubt, keener interest will
be shown this year than ever owing to
the fact that Rudolph Ernst, 'O4, an
eX member of the club and incidental
ly one of the best tennis players in
the state, has presented the society
with 'cup,' as prize for the
player who carries off first honors in
the seasons work.
The benefits derived from the game
can hardly be overestimated. While
lacking the danger of the more cele-
brated athletic amusements, it is by
no means without their advantages.
In fact there is hardly another game
i'll which all of the muscles OF the
body are so extensively employed, to
say nothing of the agility. training Of
sight, and alscrity in judgment to be
acquired.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27

THE NEWS IN BRIEF

Maitre LabOri interpreted a secret
love code in the famous \. Hart Nc
kee divorce case in Paris.
Republicans of the Second Indiana
district meeting at Washington. Ind,
renominated John c. CLANCY for con-
greSS.
Due du ChaulneS, who married Miss
Shonts, has been sued in New York by
his London tailor for $1,000.
The state civil service board at
Springfield. Ill. formally requested the
resignation Of Dr. Harriet Hook of the
Lincoln Institution for the Feeble
Minded. and it came
Alfred Wynne Vanderbilt refuses
to deny that he and his wife have
separated
Chairman Payne of the house ways
and means committee denied newSpa-
per publishers hearing on the bill
changing the paper and pulp tariffs.
Indiana Democrats in state conven-
tion elected thirty delegates, who will
support Bryan for president.
Mother Benedicta, who has been SUI
rerior of st. Joseph's German Catholic
Orphan Asylum in ST. Paul since it
was founded in 1877, is dead
Half the business sections of Mid
dleville, twenty miles southeast of
Grand Rapids, Mich, was destroyed
by fire. Loss, $4,000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
FIRE DESTROYS
LELAND HOTEL
Famous Springfield Hostelry Gone
No Lives Lost - Politicians
Lose Baggage

Springfield, H., March 27.-Fire
practically destroyed the Leland Ho
tel. one of the best known hotels in
the country. The flames originated
from some unknown cause in the up
per portion of the northwest corner
of the building and, driven by heavy
wind, soon spread throughout the top
story and burned through the roof.
The Republican state convention
was in session at the Armory and all
of the delegates were there. Most Of
them, however, lost all their baggage.
So far as known no lives were lost
All of the attendants were able to
make their escape.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Morton Story Is Denied.

New York, March 27.-Victor Mora
wetz, chairman of the executive COM
mittee of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway company, stated
that the report that President e. p
Ripley would resign in the near fu-
ture and be succeeded by Paul Nor
ton, president of the Equitable Life
Assurance society, who was formerly
second vice president of the road, was
absolutely untrue.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
ELKINS WEDDING
IN THE AUTUMN
All Possible Obstacles by That Time
Are Expected To Be Success
fully Overcome.

Rome, March 27.-In an interview
with a high parsonage full confrma-
ton was given of the statement that
the Duke of the Abruzzi in the begin
ming of January asked permission Of
the king to marry Miss Katherine Ell
kins. at first the king brought for
ward some objections, but in the end
he consented on condition that in Or
der to avoid complications in regard
to any possible breach of court
etiquette, the marriage should be cele-
brated outside of Italy, to which the
duke consented.
The marriage will not take place
until the fall, by which time all possi-
bic obstacles caused by court etiquette
or dynastic traditions coulu be over
come.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Will Report OF Lake Levels.

Milwaukee, March 27.-The trans
portation committee OF the Merchants
and Manufacturers association met in
conjunction with the special commit
tee on deep waterways of the cham
Der of commerce and discussed lake
levels. A comprehensive report on
this subject will be presented to the
public by these two committees which
will show the effect of diversion of
waters through the Chicago drainage
canal is having on the level Of Lake
Michigan and also the effect this de-
crease IN the lake level is apt to have
on the lake commerce and on the local
harbOrS
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Death of q Noted Scientist,

Washington, March 27.-John Hitz,
philanthropist. educator, scientist and
superintendent of the Volta bureau
founded here by Professor Alex NJ.
Bell for the diffusion of knowledge re-
garding the deaf, was stricken with
heart disease at the Union Station and
died while being removed to a hospi-
tai. He was seventy-fve years old
and was native of Switzerland.
where he was once a banker. For
seventeen years he represented that
country as consul general at Washing
ton
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Bryan Men Control in Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, March 27.-Thp
Democratic state convention for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
national convention met here. Claude
II. Porter was selected as temporary
chairman and called the convention to
order. The caucuses developed some
spirited contests, but the Bryan men
were clearly in the majority. The
fight against Charles Miller, led by
George Rinehart of Des MOiDes. re.
suited in changing the meeting place
of the next state convention from
Sioux City to Des Moines.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Coal Mining May Continue.

Chicago. March 27.-Letters reas-
suring to large consumers of coal have
been sent out by the Illinois Coal OPP
orators association. The letters state
that in the event of a suspension of
mining on April l neither the opera
tors nor the United Mine Workers Of
Illinois will be party to any arrange
ments for artifcalIy creating a scarci-
ty of coal"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27

Democratic convention opened with its
work well defined. The committee on
resolutions was in session nearly all
night on the platform and the com
mittee on credentials passed the night
labOring with the contests between
the Taggart and anti-Taggart follow
ing in the Seventh district The indi-
cations were that National Chairman
Taggart was in control of the cOnvea.
tion and that his wishes would be fol
lowed.
The platform instructed the thirty
Indiana national delegates to vote for
Bryan, and was unanimously adopted
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Three Bold Bandits Do a Dar-
ing Piece of Work at
Lincoln, Ill.
Get $1,000 FROM MILLIONAIRE
Victim Knocked from His Wagon
with a Club by One of
the Bandits.
After Securing the Money the Thieves
Make Their Escape but Two
Are Arrested Later After
Pistol Fight.

Lincoln, H., March 27.-Giving no
thought to the throng that was pass
ing by, three daring bandits slugged
and robbed Millionaire Frank Frorer,
ST., one of the best known and wealth
lest residents of central Illinois, and
president of the First National bank
of Lincoln, of $4,000 on one of the
business streets of that city at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
The bandits then made their escape,
but two were later captured, after a
pistol duel. The third got away with
the money The money was in gold.
silver, ard bills, which Mr. Frorer was
carrying in small boxes in a wagon to
the mine of the Lincoln Coal company
for pay day.
Robbers Make Escape.
After committing the deed the rob-
bers jumped into buggy, guarded by
a pal, who was in waiting, and they
drove rapidly away. Some miles in
the country, while driving toward
bloomington, they abandoned the
horse and rig and took to the woods.
Mr.. Frorer has been in the habit of
carrying the money in this manner for
many years He always made the trip
alone and was unguarded when the at
tack took place. When he reached
Third and Maple streets, within one
block of the coal company, he saw the
men standing near the street intersec-
IN
when one of the men jumped up on
the step at the side of the wagon and
sat on the edge to ride.
Banker Struck Down.
Suddenly the man drew a short club
from his pocket and struck the bank
er a blow upon the head. The other
man at this juncture ran to the vehicle
and threw the wagon seat on top of
the victim as he lay senseless on the
pavement, falling from the wagon aft
er being struck. The men then picked
up the money and ran with it to their
buggy two blocks distant. One man
carried a shotgun. The money and
gun were thrown into the buggy and
the horse was lashed to its fastest
gait.
The sheriff and captain of police
started at once and pursued the rob
bers two miles, at which point two
men left the buggy and took to the
corn fields After a short time they
were discovered and a duel began.
Five shots were fired before the two
surrendered, but neither was injured.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Mystery Partly Cleared Up.

Waukesha, Wis, March 27.-The
mystery of the finding of the upper
half of the body of an infant in a pig
pen on the Hilger farm in the town
of MenomOnie was partially cleared
up, when Amanda Last, aged nine
teen, daughter of William Last, tenant
on the farm told the district attorney
that she was the mother of the child
Further than this the young woman
would make no admissions.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
More WarShips to Haiti.

Washington, March 27.-Two addi-
tional war vessels were ordered TO
Haiti, following a conference of of
fcials of the state and navy depart
ments. AS the Des MOipes already
had been sent to the scene of the re
cent outbreak, which endangered the
lives of foreigners on the island, the
United States will be represented by
three war vessels in Haitien waters
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
CANNON CHOICE
FOR PRESIDENT
Receives Endorsement of the
Illinois Republican Con-
VentiOn.
OTHERS COME IN FOR PRAISE
Senators CuIIom and Hopkins,
Governor and Other Of
ficers Indorsed.
Four Delegates at Large to the Ma
tionaI Convention Selected
adjustment" of the
Tariff.

Springfield, H., March 27.-The Re
publican convention, which sent four
delegates and alternates at large to
the Chicago convention, was called to
order by Roy o. West, chairman of
the state central committee.
Mr.. West announced George T.
Buckingham of DanviIle as temporary
chairman. There was considerable
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
GOVERNOR DENEEN.

nothing definite was done with it I'M
til Congressman Boutell arrived with
the last Washington ideas of the best
way in which it should be worded.
The final draft of the plank did not.
however. differ greatly from the orig,
inal wording. 1t declared in favor of
tariff adjustment in place of re
vision," it being the idea of its franz
ers that the former word is the more
comprehensive.
Deeneen Men Stand by Busse.
Mayor Busse of Chicago figured in a
bit of politics in connection with the
convention Objections were raised
by Congressman Sterling of Blooming,
ton to his being elected as a dele.
gate at large to the Chicago conven-
ton. Governor Deneen's friends who
were in control of the forces, however.
came to the front and stood by the
mayor and against Sterling. The
episode gave the Deneen men a chance
to show they are ready to take the
part of BusSe.
Congressman Sterling wanted Con
gresham Rodenberg of East st.
Louis named delegate at large in
place of the Chicago mayor. The De-
neen forces refused to consider the
proposition and stood by the original
plan to select Governor Deneen, Mayor
Busse and Senators Cullom and Hop
kins as the four delegates at large to
the Chicago convention.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Editor Pleads for the Mails.

Washington. March 27.-At his own
request. Ludovico Carminita, editor Of
La QUESTION: Sociale, an Italian week
ly published in Paterson, n. J., said
to be of an anarchistic tendency. was
given a hearing by Third Assistant
Postmaster General Lawshe Carmini
ia said that his paper was not a news
paper. bit was devoted to politicai
science. He was shown several t ans
lations of articles taken from his pub
lfcation. and said: Those are articles
ON rye,titfns1 Scienra -
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Attempt to Blow Up House.

Gary, Ind, March 27.-An attempt
was made to blow up the house of
Fred Cappleman at Lake Station,
Ind. near here, with dynamite. The
side of the house was blown out and
windows in adjoining buildings shat
tered. Cappleman was injured by fly
ing glass. but his family escaped IN
harmed. The police believe that gam
blers, whose enmity Cappleman had
incurred. had a hand in the dyna-
miting
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Stevens Wound Proves Fatal.

San Francisco, March 27.-D. w.
Stevens, the American agent of Japan.
who was shot by a Korean Monday.
is dead He suddenly developed
symptoms of peritonitis. A hasty op
GRAFTON was performed and it was
found that one of the bullets had pune
tured the intestines in several places
There were evidences of blood poison
inc
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Builds His Own Funeral Pyre.

Eau Claire. Wis, March 27.-John
Lee. of Meridian, several miles south
Of this city, committed suicide in
shocking manner. Lee, who has been
respondent for some time and had
threatened to take his own life, set his
residence on fire, and after The flames
had gotten a good headway he shot
himself and was consumed in the
flames
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Blot in a Stale Convention.

Nashville. Tenn, March 27.-The
feud between the Evans and Brown
low factions of the Republican party
in Tennessee resulted in a riot in the
state convention. Five hundred noun
taineers from the eastern part of the
state held the hall against the Evans
men in a battle with fists, feet and
chairs.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
Pretty Girl Attempts Suicide,

Racine. Wis, March 21.-There was
sensational suicide in the river
Stanley. eighteen years of age pretty
and stylishly attired, drowning herself
in three feet of water. No cause is
assi0ned for the act
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
THE WEATHER

Following is the official weather
forecast up to o'clock tonight:
Illinois-Fair with colder in south
east portion.
Indiana-Fair and colder.
Lower Michigan-Fair With colder
in southeast portion.
Wisconsin and Iowa - Generally
fair
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
WiIIoughby Has Chance to Live.

Milwaukee, March 27.-The septic
pneumonia having subsided, slight
Improvement in the condition Of
George Willoughby, who murdered
his wife and then attempted suicide.
is reported by his physicians. 1t Is
now thought that Willoughby has a
chance to recover.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
FirebuGS Burn Warehouse.

Cincinnati, O., March 27.-The leaf
tobacco warehouse of L. S. Hamilton
& Co, at Fourth and Bakewell streets,
Covington, Ky. was destroyed by fire
early in the day. entailing a loss es-
timated at $15O,00O. The fire is
thought to have been OF incendiary
origin.