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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
WlLLHUNT ELEPHANTS,
Cartoonist McCutcheon and Prof. and
Mrs. Carl E. Akeley of Chicago
Plan Trip to Africa.

CHICAGO, H., May 19.-Chicago's
only woman elephant hunter, Mrs. Carl
E. Akeley, together with her husband
and John I. McCutcheon, the artist,
soon are to join the Roosevelt party in
the neart of Africa. Practically all of
the arrangements have been completed
and the party probably will leave Chica-
go in July or early in August
For Prof. Akeley, who is chief taxi
dermist of the Field Columbian museum.
the trip will be purely scientific. For
his wife it will be another novel ac-
complishment to add to the already long
list of her achievements. For Mr. Nc
Cutcheon it will be a long vacation to-
gether with a study of new subjects
the inhabitants of the widest region
in the world.
The trip of the Chicago party. how
ever. is not to be limited by that of
the former President. Prof. Akeley last
evening said that he expected to remain
in Africa at least two years-possibly
several more.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
PASS UNIVERSITY ACT
SENATE ENGROSSFS MEASURE
AFTER AN EXPLANATION

MADISON, Wis. May 49, Special ]
After explanations by Senator George
b. HudH&il, chairman Of the Joint claims
committee of the University of WiScon-
sin appropriation bill, lhe Senate this
morning ordered the measure enyrosscd
and thus brought nearer al end the long
tight over the amount Of funds to he CIV
Ell the states greatest educational insli-
tuition.
The bill as advanced this morning did
not include the provisions for the uni
verSity extension division, This mat
ter. which is OF special interest to Mil
waukee manufacturers, VIII be taken up
later and Il separate bill introduced. Il
is expected that with the disposal OF
the binder Irvine plant mlN-Cp the wide
demand for Il liberal appropriation for
this work will be listened to and needed.
The omnibus appropriation sure ad-
vanced today gives to the university the
81 mills tax. which amounts approXl-
mately to S70S,000 with an advance of
about 10 per cent. 4 year, Added to this
is an appropriation Of 100000 Il year
for seven years. Other special matters
are Incorporated in the bill and it is
said that if the bill goes through as il
now stands there will be no complaint.
The Milwaukee fire and police bill
reached Il critical stage this afternoon
when it came up before the Assembly
judiciary committee. 1t was expected
that the committee would take vote on
the measure late this afternoon and to
report it out to the Assembly. The
measure as amended already has passed
the Senate Chief John T. JANSEN of
the police department and Chief Thomas
Clancy of the fire department. have been
here for two days working against the
measure.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
REGENT JONES ON UNIVERSITY.
Says Legislature VIII Provide Enough
M2-ay

WAJSAU, Wis, May 1T.-[Special.l
Regent O.. D. Jones of the state uni
versity is of the opinion that the Legis-
lature will appropriate sufficient money
for the running of the university as
planned by the faculty and the board of
regents. Mr.. Jones says that the joint
committees on claims and education of
the Legislature and the committee on
legislation of the board of regents met
two weeks ago and arranged for the
money TO be appropriated by the Legisla-
ture for the university. At that time
says Regent Jones, it was pointed out
that the university would need about
S10G000 q year for the next two years
in excess of the 81 mill tax which now
goes to the state institution for current
expenses. and about $4,000 year for
books and apparatus. Mr.. Jones SAYS
that the growth of the university is re-
sponsibIe for the increase in the cost of
running expenses.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
LOST MAN RETURNS; vANIsHEs.
Mystery of Merchant, Whisked Away
After Ahserce Stirs Town

KENOSHA, Wis, May 1S.-After be-
ing missing from his home here for more
than two years George w. Fay, for
merly a business man of the city came
back Saturday night and, after spending
a few hours with friends and relatives,
slipped away as mysteriOusly as he
came.
Fay left his home to attend the funer-
al of John Alexander DOwie, and that
was the last seen or heard of him in Ike
nosha until last Saturday night.
At the time of leaving he had one Of
the most prosperous stores in the city
and after waiting for months for his re
turn the wife had the business placed in
the hands Of a receiver and sold. and the
proceeds were given to the family. Mrs.
Fay later secured legal separation.
1t is now claimed that Fay is in Mil
waukee and that reconciliation with
his family is possible. The family absO-
lutely refuse to discuss his return or to
tell anything of his whereabout during
his long and mysterious absence.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
R. w. CHEEVER IS DEAD,
Postmaster of Wisconsin Assembly Sue
cumbs to Apoplectic Stroke at His
Home in Clinton.

MADISON, Wis, May 17-[Special. ]
r. w. Cheever, postmaster of the
Wisconsin Assembly, died at his home
at Clinton, Wis, at 10 o'clock Sunday,
following an attack of apoplexy. Mr.
Cheever left Madison at $50 o'clock
Saturday afternoon apparently in good
health and was stricken soon after
reaching home. He never regained con-
sciousness. He leaves q widow but no
children.
Mr.. Cheever was 80 years of age and
for many years was editor of the Gin
ton Herald. relinquishing his editorial
work a short time ago. He spent prac-
tically all his life in this county. Mr..
Cheever served several terms as post
master of the Assembly and was gener-
ally chosen in recent years without oppo-
sition-
The funeral will be Wednesday after
noon at , o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
BRIGHT STUDENT
LOSES His LIFE
ESCAPES DEATH BY DROWNING
ONLY TO SUCCUMB TO HEART {
FAILURE.
c. |. ZIMMERMAN is VCTlMe
II Canoe on Lake at Madison When Gust
of Wind Overturns Craft and
Throws Him Into Water.
FOR AN OUTING

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May II, 1909
Clarence Irving Zimmerman, aged IS
years, 622 Often street, a post graduate
IN electrical engineering at the state uni
yersity at Madison, died of heart fail
ure few minutes after having been res
cued from Mendoza lake into which he
had been thrown by the overturning of
a canoe Saturday afternoon. The flu
neral will be held from his home Wednes-
day morning. The sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. w. T. Greenman, pastor
of First Unitarian church, of which Mr..
Zimmerman was a member. Masonic
Forest Home cemetery.
Seven students had started for an out
ing at Picnic park. They were Miss
Alice Webb, Milwaukee; Miss Martha
Rogers, Dayton, o.; Miss Marion Coop
er, Black River Falls, Wis; Chester
Bragg, Lake Mills, Wis; 2. NJ. Beach
and r. z. Hoffman, Madison. The lake
was calm when they started, but a sud
den gust of wind capsized the frail ca
noes.
Each student managed to grasp a ca
noe and all held on for more than half
'th 1oui DeIOIe DelHS rescued. LlIuHel-
man was only partly conscious when
shore was reached and he was dead be-
fore medical aid arrived.
Zimmerman was employed with one of
the power companies at Niagara Falls
and only last week returned to Madison
to continue his studies. He was an in
structOr in the engineering department
and edited the Engineering Magazine.
He was Mason of high degree. Miss
Webb has returned to her home, 2O3 Og-
den avenue, to recover from the shock
of her experience.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

DULUTH, Mimi May 19-The Canadian
PqFea4 o. marine h,dro mas hGthed the local
Wind storm has destroyed the back range
light in the Canadian canal at Sault Ste.
Marie, and until the tower can be rebuilt
fixed red light will be shown from the Old
fort range and the front light will be dis
played from a lamp ON a pole in line OF
range, at an elevation Of 40 feet above the
water. 4 fixed red and white diamond
shaped day mark attached to a pole. The
distance between the lights is 800 feet.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
BOYS BODY IS FOUND,
School Children Discover Remains of
Ten-Year-Old William Miller on
Farm Near Kenosha.

KENOSHA, Wis, May 1S.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The body of William W. Miller,
the 10-year-old son of John W. Miller of
the town of Somers, was found by a
party of school children in an orchard
on the farm of Joseph Bishop late Mon
day afternoon. 1t is supposed that the
boy was accidentally killed and a coro-
returned a verdict to this effect. The
boy disappeared on his tenth birthday
He had taken an old revolver belonging
TO his father and it is supposed that he
slipped and fell and that the revolver
was accidentally discharged, the bullet
taking effect in his head. The revolver
was still clutched in the hand of the
boy when he was found.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
SCHWITTAY is ACQUITTED.
Deposed Marinette Official Cleared of
Perjury Charge

MARINETTE, Wis, May 19-The
jury in the trial of A. E. Schwittay, the
deposed district attorney, was out two
hours and at o'clock Tuesday night
brought in a verdict of not guilty The
charge was perjury.
In a short address Mr.. Schwittay told
tbe people of Marinette that Gov David
son had promised to reinstate him as dis
trict attorney on June Z, if he was ac-
Quilted Until then, he said, he would
spend his time hunting for further evil
dence against grafters.
The jury took two ballots, the first
being 10 to for acqulttal.
The average life of piece of plate
glass is ten years, as shown by plate
glass insurance records.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Difficult Advice

Charles G. Gates, the we'll known
fnancier, was discussing at the Calumet
club in Chicago the $500 bulldog that
he had recently bought.
Can one make money by breeding
such valuable dogsY' Chicago man in
CURED.
Perhaps one cam" said Mr.. Gates.
He laughed. ITO do so, though. would
be as difficult as to follow Mrs. Rayce's
advice.
Mrs. Rayce, you know, was talking to
another young woman at a tea.
How much better off a man would
be-" said the other young woman, If he
would only take his wifes advice!
quite true, my dear said Mrs
Rayce. I've advised my George time
and time again not to bet on horses that
don't win, but he will do it "-Wash-
ington Star.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
MILWAUKEE, ROADDONE
Last Rail to Connect Chicago with Seat
tie and Tacoma Laid 100 Miles
from Butte

BUTTE, Mont, May 19.-The last
rail to connect Chicago with Seattle and
Tacoma on the Chicago. Milwaukee &
Puget Sound railway was laid today
just east of H ell Gate station, about 100
miles east of Butte. 1t is expected that
the road will soon inaugurate transcon-
tinentaI freight service, soon to be fol-
lowed by the operation of through pas
senger trains.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
GETS ANOTHER "RHINOU
Roosevelt Brings Down Female After
Chase Into Bushes and Firing
Seven Shots.

NAIROBI British East Africa, May
19.-Theodore Roosevelt has begun his
hunting expedition from the Ju ia ranch
of George Mcmillan, whose guest he is.
He went out last Sunday and bagged a
female rhinoceros. The first shot wound
ed her in the shoulder and the animal
fed to the bushes. Mr.. Roosevelt fol
lowed on horseback, and six more shots
were required to bring her down. The
head and skin weighed 532 pounds
Today Col. Roosevelt added a hippo
potamus to his big game bag. The ami
NAL was killed short distance from
the Ju ia ranch.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
ROBBERS WRECK BAN K
Get $4,000 After Demolishing Building
at Lincoln, Neutrality-suspicious. Mis-
taken for Celebration.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 19-Bank rob-
bers secured $4,000 from the Cairo State
bank last night, demolshing the safe
and building by three explosions. A wa
terwOrks bond election was carried by
one vote yesterday and fire arms and an
wills were used in the celebration. The
explosions at the bank were thought to
be part of the election enthusiasm and
the alarm was not sounded.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
INCUBATOR KILLS BABE,
Cork Blown Out of Hot Water Bottle
Fatally ScaIds Two-Months- Old
Child in California.

LONG REACH, Cal, May 19.-The
incubator forcing process failed tragic,
ally yesterday when Richard de Spain
one of the city's most promising young
inventors tried it on his 2-months' -old
baby. Yesterday the baby was taken
from its cradle and placed in the incu-
bator. Soon after a cork blew out of
a hot water bottle and the baby was
fatally scalded. 1t died in a few mo-
mentS
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
ASSEMBLY TO IGNORE SENATE.

MADISON, Wis, May 19.-[SpeciaLl
BY a vote of II to % the Assembly
last night voted to give its moral support
TO those members of the lower house who
have been subpoenaed to appear before
the Senate investigating committee II
they refuse, to obey the summons The
debate on the Cleary resolution TO ignore
the Senate summons was long and acri-
monious. Mr.. Cleary led the debate ior
the resolution. He suggested that the
Senate was usurping power that did not
belong to it. Mr.. Ingram spoke against.
Assemblyman Kalaher Of Milwaukee
struck the pith of the debate when he
said that those members with clear con-
sciences could not be hardssed by Sen>te
subpoenaea.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

TOLEDO, o., May 19-The first serious
clash here between union and non-union
seamen since the beginning of the lake
seamens strike occurred today at the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton q DAYTON docks Frank
Hoffman of Michigan City. Ind, a union
fireman, was shot in the head by Il man
who escaped the crowd and took refuge on
the steamer Hanna When the no
lice arrived the officers of the Hanna re
fused them permission to board the vessel
and search for the assaiant. hoffman was
taken to a hospital.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
RUTH BRYAN TO SPEAK.
Eldest Daughter of Commoner VIII Dis
Cuss "Upbuildirg of Democratic
Party" in Denver

DENVER, Colo, May 19.-Mrs. Ruth
Bryan Leavitt, eldest daughter of Will
liam j. Bryan, and the president of the
Jane Jefferson club of Denver, will de-
liver an address at the state meeting of
Jane Jefferson clubs next July, on The
Upbuilding of the Democratic Party
from the Feminine Point of View
Many prominent men have been invited
to the July meeting, among them Gov.
johnson of Minnesota, George Fred Viii
liams of Massachusetts, Charles ~
Towne of New York, and the governors
of Wyoming, Idaho and Utah.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
TALK DAYLIGHT PLAN.
Scheme to Begin and Stop Work Earlier
Discussed at Cabinet Meeting,
but No Action Is Taken

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 49,
The cabinet today discussed the PROPOSE
ton for more daylight in the work day
of the government departments, but it
was decided that no executive action
would be taken and that any progress
the promoters of the plans may make
will have to be through Congress.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
FILES PROTEST WITH SENATORS.

UNSATISFACTORY, D. c, May 10
Nat. Stone. manager of the Boston store
n Milwaukee, laid before members OF
he Senate finance committee yesterday
he protest from business interests and
-.tizens generally in Milwaukee against
he glove and hosiery schedules of the
-ariff bill. The protest is aimed at the
entire schedules, which are regarded as
Utterly excessive. even If left as they
stand in the Senate bill. which makes
hem much lower than they were in the
House measure.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
MAY ESCAPE SENTENCE.
Missouri Supreme Court Reverses De-
cision in Case Of Ex-Legislator
Convicted of Bribery

- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 49,
The two-year penitentiary sentence of
Ferd Warner, a former member of the
st. Louis house of delegates, who was
convicted of bribery, was reversed and
remanded by the Missouri supreme court
today. Warner and Fred Priesmeyer, a
member of the city council, were arrest
ed in the house of delegates after
transaction with marked bills furnished
by Henry Ascher, who was seeking the
passage of a garage regulating bill.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
FEELS VIOLENT QUAKE,
Earth Shock Apparently About
$500 Miles Distant.

HEIDELBERG, May 1S.-An earth
quake was recorded here on the local
instrument at 9:26 O'Clock this morning.
The shocks were Of unusual violence,
and apparently at a distance of $500
miles. Minor shocks continued until
nearly II o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
YOUTHFUL BAD MANI IS CAUGHT.
Ivan Spear Taken Into Custody by Nee
nah Police

NEENAH, Wis, May 1S-Ivan Spear.
the 15-year-Old school boy. who shot and
seriously wounded Clarence Hesselman,
II years old, Sunday night. and who dis
appeared after the shooting, was cap
tured Monday afternoon at North Fond
du Lac. With Spear was 'Goldie" Pres
were armed with revoivers. They will
be given a hearing today but Preston
IS not believed TO have had any part in
the shooting.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
SECRETARY WILSON MAY QUIT.
President Taft Is Annoyed by Friction
in Agriculture Department.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May IS
Because of the constant friction in the
department of agriculture over the en-
forcement of the pure foods laws, Pres
dent Taft has shown his displeasure and
may possibly insist upon a change at
he head of the department before the
summer is over The department and
he commissioners in the states have
ong been at outs and the President
las been much annoyed by the charges
IF fayoritiSn.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
AUTO HITS A WORK MAN,
Thomas P. Thorne, American Race Horse
Owner, in Serious Accident in
Paris

PARIS, May 1S.-The automobile in
which Thomas 2. Thorne, the American
race horse ow"or, now in Paris, was
driving to the Maisons-LafT1ttee track
this morning, ran into a workman and
inflicted injuries that probably will prove
fatal The machine was going at high
speed. In trying to: avoid the man the
chauffeur swerved his car, which struck
tree and was badly smashed. Mr.:
ThOrne and the chauffeur each sustained
slight injuries.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
JAPANESE ARE ANGRY,

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1S.-A To-
cal newspaper today publishes a dis
patch from Toxic saying Japan has de
cided to send a warship to the Behring
sea on account of the repeated seizures
there of japanese vessels by American
and Russian ships.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
NO CHICAGO CHARTER,
Illinois Senate Sounds Knell of Citys
Prospects for New Form of
Government

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 19-The
knell of Chicagos prospects for a new
charter was sounded today. BY a vote
of y to 26 the Senate refused to re-
consider a vote by which the first char
ter bill was lost last week.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Cure That Cold To-Day.

Nearly all druggists and dealers nov
have in stock Lanes Pleasant Tablets
(laxative) for Colds and Grip, and the,
will break up a cold quicker than any 9th
er remedy. A trial will convince YOU AZ
it has thousands of others. Avoid suffer
ing and save doctors bills by ordering tC
day. 20 cents a box. Sample free. Ad
dress Orator It. Woodward, lie Roy, n. y
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
TIT +A Pc Sold

OSWEGO, y. Y. May 19.-Marine men do
not look for active bidding for the tug Vig1-
LAM Thursday. There are two chattel mort
cages against the boat, the first held by the
Nestor Lumber company of Michigan, for
$500, ana the second by the Battle Island
Pulp and Paper company for S47OO. The
liens against the boat, which are first to be
satisfied. amount to $1,000.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
A Hearty Laugh.

Mr.. Jones had recently become the
father of twins. The minister stopped
him on the street to congratulate him.
well, JONES'" he said, 81 hear thai
the Lord has smiled on You"
Smiled on me!' repeated Jones. 'Hc
laughed out loud at me!'-Everybody'
Magazine.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Appleton PRINCIPAL RESIGNS.

APPLETON. Wis, May 19.-[Spe-
cial. THE resignation of Prof. r. w.
Pringe for twelve years principal of
the Appleton high school, was accepted
last night and Prof. Paul Keller of the
north side high school at Manitowoc
was appointed in his place
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

In n Pinch, Use Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake into your shoes 1t rests
the feet. Cures Corns, Bunious, Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching Sweating feet
and 1ngrowing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted.
LIE Roy. n. Y
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Pin Money.

Father" inquired the lad, sharpl!
what is pin money!
MY boy" answered the parent, poin
eddy, slipping his hand into his poke
pin money is what you stick poop,
for" The Purple Cow.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Fall from Train May Be Fatal.

PORTAGE, Wis, May 17.-[Special.
Harry Sly. aged about % years, whose
home is in kilbourn. fell from passenger
train No. 10. near Cheney, last night and
was probably fatally hurt. he was TAX
en- to Columbus hospital early this morn
ing.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

for over 100 years PETTITS cyl
SALVE has positively cured eye disease
everywhere. All druggists or HowaI
Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
The Chill Released.

SAULT STE MARIE. Mich, May 1S.-
Especial AFTER Tightening a thousand
bushels of grain the Chill was released early
this morning. Her bottom is badly dam
aged, but she will proceed to her deatina'
ton.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

MRS. wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP (
Children teething; softens the gums reduces ?
nsmmstion, allays pain, cures wind collie.
cents bottle.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

-Prussic acid poisons every HViI
thing, plants as well as animals.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

About 60 per cent of the gold pro
uct of the world is handled by Gre
Britain.