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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
VERY GOOD AUTHORITY

Here are two sayings from one
in high authority, that are being
burned into every memory:
Il am satisfied that the appro-
priations made last year could have
been reduced at least fifty millions
of dollars without impairing the
efficiency of the public service"
That is one of them, and the
other:
We have, within the past few
years, created many unnecessary
burdens and multiplied employees
beyond the possibility of efficient
work.
If some Democrat had said these
things, one might charge it up to a
desire on his part to create distrust
in the Republican organization, but
these words were not spoken by a
Democrat.
If these two statements had been
made by some Republican who had
been jostled about in state and ma
ton by the Republican machine, by
some Republican coming from a
district where wealth and monopoly
were not all, we might pass them
over and charge them up to what
conservatism sees we'll to nominate,
a diseased brain, in part, at least.
1t was Senator Aldrich who said
these two things, and it cannot be
denied that he is qualified to know.
In terser language, the state
ments boiled down, amount to this:
Fifty millions of dollars were
thrown away last year and there
are SO many unnecessary burdens
and multiplied employees that they
are literally falling over one an,
other in the bringing about of re-
suits.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Militia Company Again

Last week, the Leader in an article,
suggested the organization of militia
company in this city and gave cOgent
reasons for such an organization. The
article awakened cOnsi 1erable interest
in the project, the consensus of opinion
being, that company might be formed
and in time become part of the national
guard of the State. All that is needed,
is for few young men of push, to take
the initiative, secure the names of 70
young men who are willing to identify
themselves the movement, then call a
meeting, adopt constitution elect
officers and begin drilling in the evolu-
lions until they receive arms after which,
they could familarize themselves with
the manual Of arms under the instruc-
ton of some old veteran of the civil war
or one who served in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war.
AS to the question of uniforms, there
is no question but that the business men
of the city would contribute to fund
to secure the same; or possibly there is
some man in the city who would cOnsid-
er it privilege to donate the amount
that might be needed for that purpose.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
manufacturers as Senator Aldrich
knows, probable to his profit.

manufacturers as Senator Aldrich
knows, probable to his profit.
The writer is a protectionist, but
opposed to any Chinese wall so
high as to prevent importations, re-
ceipt of revenue and call it protec-
tion-not of the people, but of a
few multi-millionaires who have
manipulated legislation in their
own interest by means easily sur
missed. Unless there is a revision
of the tariff downward, the next
House of Representatives will be
controlled by the democrats, for
there are hundreds of thousands of
republicans in the middle vest and
west who will walk no more with
that party, for they will be con-
WINGED that it cannot be trusted
and that it is owned by the trusts
and special interests. The out"
look for the grand old party, the
party of magnificent achievements
in the past, is not cheering, for if it
proves faithless at the present time
to the people and the whole, people
it will be because it has been
controlled in the interest of
tariff and revenue robbers.
The present congress must
determine the outcome, whether
veal or woe for the republican
party.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
POINTED PARAGRAPHS,

May there be a vertihcation of
the prediction that the democI atie
senators will not waste time debat-
ing over a tariff bill that they can
not succeed in changing.
A Rhode Island man has invent
ed money-counting machine. 1t
is shocking to think how many
people there are in this world who
do not need such a machine.
A St. Louis surgeon recently re-
moved one-third of patients
stomach, and while he will get we'll,
his eating capacity will be reduced
40 per cent. Good for hin That
will enable him to save up on the
surgeons fee.
They are going to try to signal
Mars from grand old Texas. Look
out fer a fash in the Panhandle.
A Massachusetts Judge ruled out
a 81 ,ooo-word hypothetical question
in murder trial recently on the
ground that it was nonsense, pure
and simple. This is an encourage
ing sign.
The expected importation of lion S
skins will probably be sufficient to
accommodate the asses who would
nominate him for President in 1912.
Quite a number of ambitious
senators are unobtrusively taking
the measure of Senator Aldrich's
shoes.
Cannon declares himself an Opt
mist. He may change his opinion
when he finds the tariff baby on his
doorstep.
In 1907 sugar paid $50, 900, 900
in duties to the Government. In
the same time it cost the consum-
ers Sos, 700, 900 extra. Puzzle:
Who got the s45, 900, 900?
One of the reasons for the in
come tax idea being popular is
that there are so few people who
have incomes that are taxable.
The Sultan of Turkey feels his
neck the first thing every morning,
to make sure his head is still there.
For the present, Congress needs
protection from Senator Aldrich.
Nelson w. Aldrich is United
States Senator from Rhode Island,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION.
Chicago's Greatest Amusement Enter.
prise Completed at a Cost
of $5,oOO,oOo.

None Of Chicago's other marvellous
achievements equal the great amuse-
ment enterprise it has just Launched,
RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION.
This exposition surpasses everything
Of its character since the :, original
Worlds Fair. Five million dollars was
expended 20 make it a GROWING gem In
Chicago's coronet of beautiful parks
Last season 100000 persons visited
the exposition mo This his year it Will C aG
cago would be incomplete without a
visit there.
RIvERVIEW EXPOSITION sur
passes Caesars ancient Circus Maximus
where 5000 dancers entertained Rome
Five thousand dancers could be lost in
any one of its courts, esplanades,
causeways or wooded groves. That
many show girls, trick riders, Indians
and cowboys are used in its "Froltler
Day Fetes" alone.
Twice as many are accommodated in
the amphttheater, where Mexican bull
fights occur. Wild bulls and daring
Toreadors daily enact thrilling contests
for life and death. A Spanish band of
100 pieces discourses national music.
Many military bands render open air
concerts. The industrial exhibit includes
wireless telegraphy, flying machines,
dirigible balloons, aeroplanes and other
mechanical marvels.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
FOOLED THE COMMITTEE

Hastings and Marsh of the SEN
ate primary election committee
thinking they had found a witness
in one Wagner, a pretended de-
tective, who was loaded down with
information that would tear the
regulations of several gentlemen to
shreds and leave them morally
naked, put the aforesaid Wagner on
the witness stand and a fearful tale
he did unfold, which, had it been
true, would have made it exceed
ingly unpleasant for several hon
orable men. The testimony was
published drought the state and
promptly denied by the gentlemen
whose characters had been smirch-
ed. The two members of the COM
mittee whose names have been
mentioned, then went to Milwaukee
and made personal investigation
and found the testimony false in
web and wool and to their credit,
came out in public statement, ex-
onerating the parties libeled.
Having been strung and their
work ended long ago, they should
adjourn, make their report and go
home and think it over.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Wdtert0Wn Wis Friday. May H..
FOOD TAXES

The increase in the price OF
wheat, due in part to speculation,
and in the main to the law Of sup
ply and demand, has emphasized
the fact that there is a duty of
twenty-five cents a bushel on wheat
imported to the United States.
The duty on wheat was imposed
with the intent to hoodwink the
American farmer and reconcile him
to high tariffs. 1t has enabled the
protectionist politicians to appeal
TO the farmer by assuring him that
while the manufacturing interests
are protected, the farmers have
benefited from the tariff. The
farmer, however, has received no
benefit from the duty on wheat,
though conditions may arise where
the tariff will work to enhance its
price.
With the United Slater produc
ing a surplus of wheat, the surplus
stock determines its price. When
however, the surplus has been
shipped to Europe and the stock
on hand is not sufficient to meet
the demands of home consumption,
the tariff operates to exclude Cana
dian wheat or to increase its price
if imported to the extent of the
tariff tax. But in such circum-
stances, the farmer does not profit,
as the conditions do not arise I'M
til the wheat has left the producer S
hands. The benehciaries are the
middlemen and the spectators.
With the rapid increase in popu-
lation, it is only question of time
when consumption will outstrip
PRODUCTION. Then the duty on
wheat, if it shall not be repealed,
will go directly to the farmer S
pocket, as the duty on manufac-
tured goods goes directly to the
manufacturer pocket. But by the
time the duty shall become opera
tive, it will be repealed. The pro-
tected manufacturer will be the
first to object to an artificial in
crease in the price of bread. For
it strikes directly and indirectly at
his tariff graft. milwaukee, News
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
AT THE CHURCHES
FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH

Sunday School at 10 a. m, Lesson
"Pauls First Missionary journey. Paul
at iconium And Lystra."
Public Worship at IL a. m. Theme Of
Sermon. "A Reasonable Preference"
Epworth League at $50 p. m. Topic
Mountain TIP Experiences" Leader
Miss Abbie Norton.
Public Worship at 7;30 p. m.
Next Sunday will be the twentieth
anniversary of the Epworth League. A
special program has been prepared which
will be rendered by the members Of the
League.
sunday May 23rd, rich program for all
day. At 6 a. m. Early prayermeeting.
Led by Mr.. R. L. Adams of Madison.
"a. III. Reception to visitors and
friends in the church.
At H.. Brief rally of the Sunday school.
At 1920 a. m. Public worship, sermon
by Rev. ]. Reynolds, D. S.
At p. N. Bishop Robert Mcintyre OF
ST. Paul. This arrangement is for the
purpose of permitting people from sur
rounding towns to hear the Bishop with
out fOrsaking their own morning SER
vices. They are coming by team, by
trolley, by auto, all but the airship.
At 6p. m. A service for the young
girls and young women of WatertOwn
addressed by Mrs. Eva G. Lewis of Juneau
member of the board of directors of the
W. C. T. L. of Wisconsin, on THE Goth
Century girl"
At 1870 p. m. kev' j. H. Tippett of
GAINESVILLE will address the men of Water
town on ''The Gospel for Man."
The public is most cordially invited to
be present all day.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION'S Court
of Honor" has never been equaled since
the Ancient Hanging Gardens of Baby
ION. It's center is a lagoon of crystal
water, through which flash myriads Of
silver and gold fish. The limpid edges
are fringed with emerald lawn set in
rows of stately Lombardy poplars. Cas-
cade fountains play prismatic sprays
high overhead and cooling mists float
downward into the lagoon: Fantastic
facades and white pavilions CLEAN
through the trees as a marble setting
for the beautiful landscape.
"Over Niagara Falls" reproduces on
a mammoth scale the famous water
falls.
The inspiring strands of great bands:
softer tones of orchestras. sounds OF
merriment from Joyous throngs, sunlit
waters and forestry, gay show-places,
the whirr Of aerial cars and flying ma
chimes, whistles Of miniature railroads,
vocalization Of the animals of Circle D
Ranch" chanting. Indians. the familia ar
roofing" enthusiasts in the baseball
park. the silent onward movement of
the river that courses through the great
park. and millions OF activities that i'm
part pleasure, mystery and delight,
make RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION a
place OF magic, the like OF which the
world has never seen.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

less attraction is THE Creation" This
stupendous scenic spectacle, animated
by Biblical characters of the Garden of
Eden, is destined to attract worldwide
attention. 1t is the product of the
genius of E. w. Mcconnell, builder of
several worlds fairs, and his staff of
hundred artists.
The scene is the Valley of the Eu-
pirates, where tradition locates Eden.
Awed spectators view as near to it's re-
production as man may conceive. The
great religious drama closely follows
the Scripture
There is first void, then darkness,
dawn and light; separation of the sky,
the earth and the waters; the beginning
of life in the air and the waters, birds
and fishes, creeping and crawling things.
celestial anthems OF unseen spirit bands;
the creation of Adam and Eve, their
temptation, transgression and expulsion
by Angel Gabriel, who drives them forth
with flaming sword"
A great $3.50 pipe organ intones ap-
propriate music. It's deep tubes produce
thunder, and it's f1ute-like notes the
mimicry of forest small life. Flashes
of lightning and angry storms are made
by electrical and water effects. Space
forbids an adequate description of this
magnificent spectacle.
Another great novelty is 1.-THE Races"
an English panorama. Fifty horses at
tached to chaises raise over the high
way to Coventry.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

but he really represents Wall St.
and No. % Broadway. Standard
oil ofice.)
The National Peace Congress
met In Chicago, where it is most
needed.
1t takes tariff debate to deter
mine whether an optimist is cheer
full idiot or merely cheerful liar.
Niagara Falls will run dry in
about 5000 years." says scien-
list. Florida seems quite likely to
make the trip within the next four
months,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
have been created, new buildings

AofC DCCu SACdtSS1 0CW bo1AAl2ASS
erected which to-day require an
army of janitors to care for them.
The faculty has been increased
from time to time until the pay
roll runs up into the hundred of
thousands of dollars annually and
like Oliver Twist the constant cries
is More More Should it con-
tinue, the institution will become a
burden upon the taxpayers. The
institution in the past has had
very active lobby and whenever
there has been opposition to the
demands of the institution-'op-
position to education" has been
potential in securing appropria-
tons. While it would be bad pol
icy to cripple the University, econ
cmy should be insisted upon and
a whole lot of fads and foolishness
cut out.
The Twesme bill in the legisla-
ture should not become law, for it
interferes with the secrecy of the
ballot. At the present time, there
are thousands of voters in the state
who are decidedly independent in
their political views and opinions,
and in asking for a primary ticket
would be at a loss to say whether
they were republicans or democrats.
Parties are being disintegrated and
new political alignments formed.
There is not much difference be-
tween the progressive republicans
and democrats nor between the
high tariff democrats and republic
cans and by the time of the next
election the difference will be less
marked. While it may be we'll to
maintain party organizations, let
that be done by each individual
voters and not force the elector to
lie at the primary election.
The conviction of Capt. Peter c.
Hams in a New York court of man
slaughter in the first degree for
killing one Annis, was somewhat of
surprise to the defendant and his
friends who thought that the plea
of insanity and the "unwritten
law would obtain in securing him
his liberty. All who are familiar
with the case will admit that he
had great provocation, but when
he armed himself and deliberately
sought his victim with murder in
his heart, his deed was murder for
which there was no excuse. And
then he was not justified in killing
Annis for the woman in the case"
was more to blame than the victim
for she had husband and children
and was not worth the life of a
man, The result of the trial en-
phasizes one thing, that the insan-
ity dodge and the testimony of
alienists" who testify on both
sides is losing its influence with
luries and men are being held
responsible for their acts.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

John @. Cruel reached home Tues
day evening from Alberta, Western
Canada, where he has purchased 400
acre farm and will engage in the
cattle raising b. siness. He will re-
main here few days and on his re-
turn will be accompanied by his fmily.
He is very enthusiastic over v est
ern Canada and the opportunities
offered.
1t you want to make safe and
paying investment. buy South Dakota
lands Come 10 The Leader uffice and
let us tell you all about it and give
you facts and figures.
Smoke --latest Out" Sc cigar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
PIPERSyILLE NJ. Z. CHURCH

The time of holdidg the Sunday ser
vices has been changed from 9 a. m. to
p. N. The order of services for fall
and winter will be as follows:
Public worship and sermon at p. m.
Sunday school at p. m. EpwOrth Lea
que at 7:3O p. M, twice month.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist, SER
vices held every Sunday at 1920 a. m
Subject: "MOrtals and Immortals."
Testimonial meeting Wednesday even
ing at 800 O'Clock. All cordially invited
to these meetings. Reading room.
Hertel & Hoffman block, open every
afternoon, except Sundayfrom 2:3O until
4: 80 o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

If you want good rig at q reason
able price go to Kruger & Sons liv-
cry stable, North First street. Read
their advertisement elsewhere In The
Leader.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT
Rev. Herman Sterz, pastor. Services
10 a. M: Sunday school 8 a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

ST. MARKS LUTHERAN
Rev. j Klingman. pastor. Sunday
school at 9 a. NJ, sermon at 10 a. m,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Masonic Temple Services Sunday, IL
a. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. All
cordially invited to attend the regular
sevices.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
CHRISTIAN cHURC

Sunday school at 10 a. M; sermon at
IL a. M; evening service at 1880 p. m.
ALI cordially invited.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
affection (SALEM) CHURCH

aLIOIIO1N VoALEH1 OHU hOH
Sunday school at 1 p. m, and preach
.ng at p. m. All are welcome.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

EVANGELICAN LUTHERAN
Rev. Otto Petit, pastor. Sermon at 10
a. M, Sunday school, 9 a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH
Low mass at 8 a. M, high mass at 1920
a. M; vespers at 3 p. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

Sunday services: Holy Eucharist, 7:3O
a. m. Sunday school, 9:30a. m. Midday
service, 1870 a. m. Evening prayer,
1880 pm.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

REFORMED CHURCH
Morning services 10 a. M; Sunday
school II a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
ST. HENRY'S CHURCH

Low mass at Z a. M; high mass at 10
a. M; vespers at 3 p. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN

Rev. H. F. Eggers, pastor. Services
$50 a. m. and 7:30 p. M. Sunday school,
ppm.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
GERMAN NJ. E. CHURCH

Sunday school at 9 a. M, preaching at
1915 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1880 p. m. each week.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-06
SYNOPSIS.

Three grls Elizabeth, Gabrielle and
Elise started for Canada to spend the
hummsr there On board steamer they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
ed stranger, who, finding bag belonging
10 one Of them, took enjoyment in scru-
tinizing a photo OF the trio Elise shared
her stateroon with Mrs Graham, also
bound FOR Canada The young women on
a Sightseeing tour met Mrs Graham.
anxiously awaiting her husband who had
a mania for sailing They were intro
duced to Lord Wilfrid and Lady Edith
learned that friend OF her fathers was
10 can Two men called one OF them
being the queer acting stranger on the
steamer Tn" girls We're not nt home.
but discovered by the cards left that one
of n" mon was Elizabcth.s fathers
friend The men proved to b. John {.
Blak" and Gordon Bennett wisp Of
yellow hair from Mr., Graham,s pocket
hams hair was black Lady Edith told
the girls of robbery Of Jewels at the
hotel Fearing for the safety Of her own
gems she left them in safe at the cot
tage. Mr. Gordon Bennett properly
introduced, explained his queer actions.
returned the lost bag and told Of nysteri-
ous doings Of a year b~fpr. COanrcteI
with the cottage. Exploring the cellar
one OF the girls found a sphinx cum hut
ton. the exact counterpart OF which both
Gordon Bennett and Lady Edith were
found 70 possess, also. Ellsc. alone. eN-
satiou there between Mary Anne and
man. He proved To be her son. charged
Win murder. Th" young women agreed
to keep the secret Lady Edith told a
story Of lost love ia connection with
the sphinx Key Elise and Gordon Ben
nett discovered Lady EAith aud Mr.. Grn-
ham. the latter displaying a marvellous
baritone voice At supper which was
held on the rocks Elizabeth rather mYs-
t.riuusly lost her ring causing search
by the entire party. Mrs Graham told
Elise Of her husbands : mania for sailing
at all hours OF the day and night. Ga
briclle Witnessed stormy scene between
Lady Edith and Lord Wilfrid. red roses
being the cause OF the Iatter's anger
Mary Anne brought back Ehzabeth's
ytu
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-06
WHAT COLORADO LAWMAKERS
ARE DOING At DENVER
Western Federation Claims.

Five bills presented to the Senate
to pay for damages to Western Fed
Grafton of Miners property during the
troubles in Cripple Creek have been
consolidated into two bills by the SEN
ate committee on finance. Horace y.
Hawkins, attorney for the federation,
appeared before the committee with
numerous amendments he had to pro-
pose to the bills. which were intro
duced by Senator Casaday. These
amendments confine into one bill the
four demands OF the Western Fedora
ton for damages, and into another bill
the demand Of the miners union build
ing association. A section is added
providing that none of the accounts
shall be paid until the state auditing
board has passed upon the claims pre-
sented. Mr.. Hawkins pointed out that
there would be a chance to have the
bills declared defective and void unless
some such provision was incorporated.