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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
DANGEROUS BAND OF
BURGLARS CAPTURED
Swiss Police Arrest Bunch of Crooks
with International Reputation.

Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 26.--The
police of this city have captured
twelve members Of q dangerous band
% interhational QurgEn's who nave
been operating on the continent At
the same time two men who recently
robbed bank Of S2S.0OO were arrei.
ted at Prague $ohemia, of Which a
large proportion of the booty was
seized. The men claim that the booty
was to be expended for the anarchist
cause.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27

Washington, Del. FEB. 26. The
hearing in the action Of the federal
government against the T.. l. DUPONT
DeNoumrs company and associated
powder companies on charges OF et-
fcctlng combination in restraint OF
trade. was resumed today william
c. Coync. formerly head OF the salus
department Of tho Dupont concern.
in tcstfying denied that powder was
sold To the Equitable Austin and
American Powder companies except
in emergency cases. An adjournment
for ten days was taken at the request
of the government to meet next IN
New York City,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
PROVIDES FOR IRRIGATION
TREATY WITH MEXICO

Washington. y. c.. Feb 26.-ln Or
der that certain lands contiguous to
the Rio Grande whore that river T.
the boundary line between this cour-
try and Mexico may De irrigated from
the waters of the Rio Grande. Reg
rcscntatiNc Slaydeu (TcNasl to-day in
troduced "a concurrent resolution Iii
reeting the secretary of state To- be-
gin negotiations for a treaty with
Mexico. The purpose of such treaty
would be to permit the construction
of dams on tho Rio Grandr.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27

067. which is an increase of si9f.S60
over the bill as passed by the house,
senator Frye gave notice that he
would call up the rivers and harbors
appropriation bill tomorrow morning
at IL o'clock.
AZ 1;a0 the senate adjourned.
Later the conference report on the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill also was agreed to
Following the passage OF more than
300 private pension bills the house
at l0.a3 y. m. recessed until II a.
m tomorrow
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
NO MOVE MADE TOWARD
ARREST OF PULITZER
Believe Libel Case VIII Rest TntiI
After Inauguration.

New York. Feb 2G.--Assistan II
District Attorney Mcnamara. of
Washington. who has been here in
conference with United States District
Attorney Stimson. i'm regard to the
Panama libel cast. against the editors
of the New York world. left today
for Chicago. in connection with mat
trrs involving Tho indianapolis News.
ia the alleged libel
The federal authorities here will
take no action toward the apprehcn-
sion OF the three defendants. Joseph
Pulitzer. publisher. and caleb Van
Hammond. Robert H. Lyman. editors
of the world. for several days. Il was
said. probably not ua;i! aft.f sir
Taft's Inauguration.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
standard Oil Jury Completed.

Chicago. Feb. 26.--Thc jury in th,
retrial of the Standard oil company
of Indiana. for alleged rebating was
completed tentatively today but both
the government and the defendant
corporation reserved the right TO re-
examine the men in the jury box
Monday morning OF the twelve Sc
lectcd. three are retired farmers and
the others small merchants. Five arc
Chicago men. Eighteen men were eX-
animal
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
ROOSEVELT AND PINCH0T
MADE FARMERS AT SIGHT
Secretary Wilson Also tIonorcd by
Farmers Union.

Washington, Feb 26. President
Roosevelt. Secretary Of Agriculture
Wilson and clifford Pinchot. govern
mcnt forester, are now all full flcdgcd
farmers having Just been admit
ted on sight to membership In the
National Farmers union.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
FOR BOY MURDERER

Hutchinson. Kan, Feb. 26.-Orviile
Noon pleaded guilty to murder in the
first degree for staying Jesse Hay
maker. his friend, the express clerk,
here, Wednesday morning. He was
Immediately sentenced To life i'm
prisonmcnt and was taken To the
Lansing penitentiary late today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
Na,aI Vee-cI. for Ccntral NmerIca.

Washlngton. Feb. .6.-BeCausD 0I
reports OF uneasincss in Central
America. growing ont Of important
military activity In Nicaragua. the
state department has asked that one
or more naval vessels be- sent a. Anna
puls on thc west ceast. L. watch de-
velopments and report On the situa-
tio.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
FAMILY SLAIN
ANDCREMATED
IN HOME
SHOCKING MURDER
NEAR BAKERSFIELD
Widow and -Four Children Done
to Death; Bodies of Victims
Consumed in Flaming Farm
House.
tBy Morning journal sDecrs Iss,so wlr.I

tBg MORNING 1ournht oDefxA Leheeo Ntrei
Bakersfield, Cal, Feb. 26.-Mrs.
Minnie Bcckman. wife of the late W.
NJ. Bcekman. who was prominent
resident Of this county and her four
children. were burned In their home.
four miles south of this city early this
morning
The evidence all ooints to the fact
that murder was committed before
the house was fired.
The dead are.
MRS. MINNIE BEEKMAN. aged
40.
VERA BEEKMAN, aged "a.
RAYMOND BEEKMAN. aged II.
ANNIE BEEKMAN. aged 6.
The family slept in single bed
room. the mother and two children
occupying one bed and the oldest boy
and girl another The charred bodies
we're found in tho positions that each
WAS accustomed 90 occupy In bed and
the half consumed mattress on which
Mrs. Bcekman's body was found was
covered with what appears To be
blood stains. Tho cotton in the mat
tress has been given TO chemist for
examination.
Neighbors attracted by the flames
who peercd between the burning
boa rds Of the house. saw the bodies
lying on the beds apparently in ma
tural positions.
Mrs. Beekman Was left widow
about q year ago Her husband had
two children BY q former wife. both
OF whom are living in California.
BY the terms Of his viii Beekman
left almost his entire estate to his
widow and her four children. be-
queathing but sloe each To his other
children. The estate is supposed t.
be valued 90 about S75.000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. z6.-While
handcuffed and sitting in the shcriffs
office at Bessimer today. Jim Brown.
a negro. was shot and killed by
James Robinson. white. father of the
girl thc nrsro had attempted 70 as
ssuit
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
THE DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington. Feb. 2s-Thc passage
Of the agricultural appropriation bill
by the senate tonight followed an ex-
tended debate or forestry setvice.
which occupied the entire session. As
passed. the measure carries Si5.e7o.-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27
Drn Mined At wiId CAT Miners.

Carson. New Feb 26--Senator
Kcndalrs bin regulating stock min
ing companies and aimed to prevent
wild cat mining companies. passed
the senate today
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27

Hobart. Okla. Feb. 26-Firc here
today destroyed the building occupied
by the Dixie department store. Loss,
s15O.0O0.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27

Olympia, wash. Feb. 26.---Thc sem
ate of this state passed a joint me-
mortal today urging congress TO PEN
sion Mrs Anne Gridley mother OF
Captain Charles Grldley, who com
manded the cruiser Olympia in the
battle of Manila bay.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-27

is dead and the state of his mind is
not in controversy. nor can 1t be-"
Court then adjourned until Mon
day.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
Settled the Ouef.

Lord March. afte5'8aid the Marquis
OF QueenSberry. WAS i4at accustomed
to view duel with unbeconling APP
prehenSiOD and usually attended an
affair with an air OF enjoyment that
often was decidedly displeasiag and
embarrassing to his adversary But
he was served at last with that sauce
which the proverb explains is for the
gandef as well as for the goose 1t
was when he vas challenged to fight
an Irish sportsman. Lord March ap
peared on the ground acc0alpa MED by
a second, surgeon and other witnesses
His oppOnent arrived soon afterward
with q similar TetiaIe, but added to
by person who staggered under the
weight OF polished oak coffin. which
he deposited os the ground, end up
with its lid facing Lord March and bis
party. Lord March became decidedly
uncomfortable when he read the ia
scripfion plate, engraved with bis OVID
name and title and the date and year
OF death. and peace was patched Up.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

"We are at peace with II the
world" Nicaragua doesn't coun..
No chronic loafer was ever threat,
ened with an attack of nervous pros
tratiGn.
Milwaukee's boy mayor buys a
New York stock exchange sat fo'
500, 900. Boys will be boys.
"Giye Mr.. Rockefeller credit, .
urges a southern newspaper. he
doesn't need it; he can pay cash.
IF there is anything funnier thar
little man with big voice it is 6
big man with little voice.
A New York minister married 6
couple in poetry. If they are evsl
divorced it will be in prose.
The doctors haven't as yet room
mended l, 600 foot fall from q Gylns
machine as heaIthful exercise
IL If all men were liars there wouic
: )e lot of rivalry among them to see
who could hold the record.
Scme men are contrary enough tt
wake I'D in the middle Of the nigh
and argue with their own dresms
If the people are to DE judged By
their fruits. the man who anventeC
the Ben Davis apple has something
coming to him.
A New York heiress has announced
that she will not marry King Manuel
1t is believed the king is of ths
same opinion.
If heaven is half as beautiful al
described. why should the spirits OF
the blessed want to come back tt
earth and tip tables2
"The time is ripe for new polit
icai party, says a Boston man Why
spoil the blessed holiday season with
such gloomy thoughks2
1t may be worth mentioning tina,
there is no record OF the trusts having
contributed anything to the govern
,nent's cOscience fund.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
THOUGHTS DY THE WAY

1t is really matter of congratula-
ton upon the part of ali that the
President has at last decided what Is
and what is not whisky. The Ques-
ton has puzzled the chemist in the
agricultural department at v ashing-
ton, but now. we are to know what
il 'straight'' and what is "blend, ]"
xnd it will be so labeled. He might
have used the Irishman's characteriza-
tions of whisky-good, fair. poor, but
all good, and let it go ut that.
The annual report of the Post
master General shows a deficit in
that department of SIT, 497. 40, and
yet, the postoffice officials augment
the deficit by raising the salaries Of
postmasters. clerks and carriers,
which is all right provided the eX.
pend lures do not exceed the receipts.
There is suspicion, which is quite
general throughout the country, that
the government is paying too much
for CARRYING the mail and that thers
might be large saving if the same
economy as the express companies IS
ustd. But then that is hardly TO be
expected trcm men with little or no
business experience, who are appOi Mt
ed because of their political pull
rather than their business acumen.
The enthusiastic support the Nail
waukee News and Milwaukee journal
are giving Senator LaFollette would
naturally lead to the conclusion that
LaFoliette was good enough demo-
crat for them. although he took the
stump during tue presidential cam-
paign in 1908 and helped defeat the
democracy. 1t may have been polit-
ical policy, however, this state being
overwhelmingly republican ana he
desiring to hold office.
John F. hughes. the editor of the
Reeseville Review, inclines to be hill
:ariooslv humorous. In the last issue
of the Review in short item he said
that In this congressional district,
both Nelson and Gilbert are candidates
for congress on democratic platforms
Say. Bro. Hughes. How many plat
forms has the democracy and how lorg
since? All the platforms 1t has had
for twenty years was, Agin the repub-
Iican party, good, bad or Indifferent
just thresbing old straw.
Ii the report is true that John B.
Jackson United States minister to
Persia but recently transferred to
.Ouba. is ashamed of being an Aneri-
can and insists upon being addressed
in foreign language ana denying
his nationality, he should be recalled
and told to &C and reside in some for
eIgu country aGd lose his identity
amid foreign environments. This
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31

country has been inundated by two
of our representatives. at the B fish
court by men who strutted around IN
knee breaches. decorated svslloWtail
coats. parted their WHISPERS IN the
middle sny cultivated an Eaglisn
crawl Both sprarg from the poor
er class in this country, married rich
women and became ashamed Of the
country wFicn gave them birth and
had h-nored tn m If there is srv
,hirg in this country more els listing
than another. it il pafvenue.
A Merrill paper makes the an
onuncemenr that there is man IL
Lincoln county who would make e
good governor, and that he is not
identified with either faction in the
republican party. The peuple GO nor
want a man for chief executive who
is good lord and guod devil politl-
calIv speaking and roosts on fierce
without opinions or convictions The
| StalWarts would prefer an aggressive
| half breed and the half-Freeds an IN
/! compromising stalwart rather than q
political nonenIty with a backbone
| like an Oyster
Condition in this country which
makes il possible for corporations to
declare dividends of thres hun red per
cent on stuck, a half of which is only
wind, is furnishing campaign matter
| iaI for the democrats and socialists
and a good many others Will ask
What good is our national congress
and courts, if the people cannot Be
protected from millionaire robbers?
We cannot refrain from commend
ing the good judgment of Senator La
Toilette IN declining to take part III
Designating The man for the progress
sives 10 be voted for as the republican
gubernatorial candidate at the nex'
primary election. All Of the asDirants
for the homer, are his personal snt
political friends. and they should not
ask him TO make choice and thu!
make enemies of friends. Each sh-ule
fight out his own political salvation
letting the best man win.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
Railroad Pension

The minimum pensions that will be
received hereafter by the employees Of
the North Western railroad will be
equal 70 that paid by the United
States government to the veterans of
the war, or $12 a month,
Heretofore the minimum pension.
paid the former railroad employees
was So q month and the increase to
s12 is welcome news TO the railroad
ers. The pension rate, however, is
governed by the wages received by
the railroader for the last ten years
of his employment, being a certain
percentage Of the total amount he Pc
ceived. 1t is provided, however, that
the railroad employees who have been
retired upon a pension cannot enter
the employ of the railroad again.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
Dr.. loiansan's Resolutions.

DR.. Johnson compiled this list of
good resolutions on his fifty-6rst birth
day in i760: Resolved, Dec juvante,
to combat notions of obligations: to
apply to study: TO reclaim magma
tons: TO consult the resolves on Tetty' s
coffin; 10 rise early; to study religion;
TO go to church; to drink less strong
liquors.; to keep journal; to oppose
Iaziness by doing what is to be done
tomorrow; rise as early as / can; send
for books of history of war: put books
IN order: scheme Of life
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
Prof. Viebdhn at Madison

Assemblyman c. F. Viebahn is at
Madison where he will remain several
days as a member OF the state board
OF examiners for state teachers and
county ss1perintendents' certificates.
Mr. Viebahn has served ten years on
the board, the longest service in a
like position in the state. Mr.. Vie
balm has served with credit IS q
member of the assembly from this dis
trict of Jefferson county and his
friends in Watertown want to see
him returned to that body. 1t is said
that ha would accept a renomipation
at the hands of the democrats of the
district, and his faithful service
whiie at Madison during the last ses-
sion of tie legislature will be greatly
in his fa1eF.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31

A gentleman has been recently de-
fined as "A man that's clean inside
and out: who neither looks up To the
rich nor down to the Door: who can
lose without squealIng and who can
win witt out Dragging: who is consid-
crate OF women. children and old pso-
pie; who is too brave to lie. too gen
erous to cheat, and who takes his
share Of the world and let's other peo-
pie have theIrs.'' - Madison Journal.
Col. We have several of them IN
WATERFOWL who would fill the bill
and then have other good qualities
to spare We are almost tempted tc
name them, for they are worthy Vi
mention.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
WdtertOWn Wis. Friday. Dec. 81
THE PEOPLE PAY IT ALL.

Within the past two years the gov
eminent of the United States has add
ed Ga 900 persons to its pay roll.
Of course 1t is big country, and
many are needed re transact its busl
ness, but isn't it barely possible that
the thing is being Dverdone, and that
Uncle Sans treasury is IN this way
being made to cancel the debts OF
politicians? Two years ago there
were 306, 600 persons drawing salaries
from Uncle Sam. At tho end OF
the last fiscal year the number has
increased to $40. 0O0. GA, 900 In two
years, 81. 900 year.
At this rate of going it will be
only a matter of time until no small
per cent of the population will be
drawing salaries from Uncle Sam.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
advertised etteTS

Following is list of letters remain
ing unesl1ed for ar the WatertoWn
postoffice for the week ending Deem
Der %:
Berndt, Arthur
Borgeson, Harvey
Burke, c. F.
kreiseT, Miss Annie
Ladwig, Arthur
Spornenberg & Warrington.
Wheeler, Miss Edith
Wilson, Mrs, James
Smoke --latest Out" SC cigar
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
The Proper Wav.

NI would like TO ask said a lady
visiting America for the first time,
when you call here do you turn down
the end of your visiting card or not?'
"No," said a man: you bite it in the
iddle'-Ladies' Home Journal.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
In State institutions

More than 5000 is the sum of the
population Of all the charitable and
penal institutions OF Wisconsin, &C
cording to Bulletin No. issued by
Secretary M. J. Tappins of the state
board of control. Following is the
statement of DODulatiOn.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
Plumbers and Steamfitters.

At the annual meeting of the
Plumbers and Steam Filters Local
Union No. 191, last evening the fol
lowing officers were chosen:
Presidential. Schlueter.
Vice president-Arthur Beerbaum.
Past president-William Meyer.
Recording secretary-EdWard Ker-
stem.
Financial secretary-Felix Leschin-
ger.
Treasurer-Frank Valenta
Inside sentinel-Otto Schoen.
Business agent-H. Schlueter.
Executive board-Harry Tyler, Will
liam Meyer, F. Leschinger, F. Valenta,
II, Schlueter.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31

Happy New Year to you all. The
Central. Trading Co.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
The MdSOnS Install

Monday was Installation night
with the various Masonic bodies and
the recently elected officers and ap-
pointees were indicted into office &C
cording to the impressive Masonic
ritual. The installing officer of Wa
tertown Lodge No. AZ, F. and A. NJ,
was A. E. Calhoun, and the marshal
was William Hawkins. The follow
ing officers were duly installed:
Worshipful Master-Emil Tanck.
Senior Warden-William Halfpap
Junior Warden-William Kramer.
Treasurer-William F. Voss.
Secretary-Harry A. Beurhaus.
Senior Deacon-A. F. Solliday.
Junior Deacon-Alex Buchheit.
Stewards-Emil Settle, Emil Creuz.
Tyler-JOhn Robinson.
The following officers of Water
town Chapter No. II, r. A. NJ, were
installed by A. E. Calhoun, with Will
liam F. Voss marshal:
Excellent High Priest-A. E. Cal
houn.
King-Rob Dent
Scribe-William H. Woodland.
Treasurer-W. D. Sproesser.
Secretary-E'miI Creuz.
Captain of Host-Emil Tanck
Principal Sojourner-E. A. Pratt.
Royal Arch Captain-William F.
Voss.
Master of Third Veil-WiIliam H.
Kramer.
Master of Second Veil-George J.
Weber.
Master of First Veil-Harry A.
Beurhaus.
Sentinel-George P. Traeumer.
The following officers of Olivet
Commandery No. IS, K. T. were in
stalled by Robert Dent, with William
F. Voss marshal:
Eminent mmander-William H
WoOdard
Generalissimo-H. A Beurhaus.
Captain General-O. c. Wertheimer
Prelate-A. E. Calhoun.
Senior Wafden-Fred Schneider.
Recorder-C. H. jacob.
Treasurer-W. D. SppoesseF,
Sword Bearer-E. A. Pratt.
Warder-William F. Voss.
Sentinel-Robert Dent.
Plumbers and Steamfitters.
At the annual meeting of the
Plumbers and Steam Filters Local
Union No. 191, last evening the fol
! lowing officers were chosen:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31

There are germs lying in wait Tor
yor. no matter where you turn" said the
scientist.
81 know it," replied the matter OF fact
person. Il dislike germs as much as
anyb. .dy can, but I'm not going to quit
eating. drinking and breathing just tC
spite 'em.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31

They were having testimonials at re-
yival meeting. Said one: Il have been IN
the harness for fifteen years." and paus-
ed. Eyes" added another, "and the 0nl
mart of the harness that's worn out now
is the hOld-back strap
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
FOI An Idle .uOment

A nJrth Missouri editor says. he Saw
this on a moss-grown tombstone: Here
lies our wife. Samantha Proctor, who
catched cold and wouldn't doctor. she
could not stay. she had to go; praise God
from whom all blessings flow.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31
81. 10 Per Year Strictly In Advance

Sample Copy Free. Advertising Rates ar"
Furnished on Application.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31

Tommy, do you know why have kept
you in after SCHOOL,"
"Yes'm; you want to find out what was
in that note | Slip ed to Kitty Jones. 1t
was to let her know she mustn't make
ewes at me any more, cause | don't love
nobody but you. teacher
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-31

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