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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
BRAKEMAN LOSES LIFE.
Loses Footing While Switching Near.
Waukegan and Is Killed-Made His
Home in Milwaukee.

WAUKEGAN, Ill.,, Dec. S.-GSpe-
cial.l-Con O'Donnell, % years old, 1856
Florida street, Milwaukee, a brakeman
on the Chicago & North-W estern rail
road. was struck and instantly killed by
a switch engine on a work train just
north of Waukegan, Tuesday morning at
$50 o'clock. His remains were removed
to the Larson & Conrad undertaking,
rooms where the coroner's inquest was
held.
No one seems to know just how
O'DOnnel was killed. One of his fellow
workmen declares that the victim slipped
on the icy ground just as the enginel
passed him. He was struck by the pis-
ton rod and the blow hurled him against
the cylinder which struck him a crush
ing blow as it passed.
O'DOnnell was dead when workmen
rushed to his assistance. 1t was found
that his skull had been crushed while
both legs had been broken. The snow
which made it impossible to keep a sure
footing is blamed for the accident.
O'Donnell had been staying at the
Brock hotel in Milwaukee. His sister.
who is a nurse in the Trinity hospital
has been notified and came here to make
arrangements to have the remains Of her
brother sent to Milwaukee.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
RAILROAD WITHOUT A DEBT.
Owned by Kansas Farmers and Said to
Be Unique in the United States.

Owned by Kansas Farmers and Said to
Be Unique in the United States.
The only independent railroad in the
United States that is absolutely free
from bonds or any kind of debt is a line
ten miles in length down in Barber
county, Kan.
a score or more of wealthy wheat
farmers living near the village of Hardt-
ner, ten miles west of Kiowa, raised the
money with which to grade and equip
this railroad. 1t cost them 100000 and
Its trains are now hauling their wheat to
market. The railroad has not been
nnmed. 1t is simply known as the
farmers road.
Hardtner isn't on the map of Kansas
yet, but it is calling for a bank and the
state bank commissioner has despatched
: deputy to the town to Investigate. The
Farmers who put up 100000 to build a
yailroad say they are ready to establish
bank with a capital of $25, 600.
Hardtner is two miles from the Okla
bona line. Roundabout are the gre atest
wheat fields of the west and railroad to
haul the wheat to market was q neceS-
City. The Santa Fe and the Missouri
Pacific run into Kicwa, the eastern term
mus, ten miles from Hardtner, but
neither would build the line into the
great wheat belt. Now both companies
are dickering with the farmers for the
purchase Of the line and both have of
9ered them the cost Of construction and
equipment and 8 per cent. on the invest
ment. The new line will be sold to one
OF these companies.
The state banking department will
grant a charter to the Hardtner people
for a bank. 1t is argued that a farming
community that can raise 100000 and
build a railroad is entitled to a bank
The population of Hardtner is only
3eyenty-fve.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
ATTORNEY QUITS CASE
CAN'T AGREE WITH ACCUSED MAN
ON COURSE OF DEFENSE.
Prisoner, Charged with Sisters Murder,
Refuses to Permit Insanity Plea
to Be introduced.

WAUKESHA, Wis. Dec. S.-[Spe-
cial. IA sensation came into circuit
court Tuesday. when the trial of Peter
korn, charged with the murder of his
sister. Mrs. Perry l.. Friz, was called
Attorney +. ID. Walsh. counsel for the
defendant. Withdrawing from the case
District Attorney MuckleSton was about
to arraign the prisoner on charge of
murder when Attorney Walsh asked per
mission to address the court. He had
been appointed to defend Korn in munic-
lpal court. he said. the defendant being
without means, but he would ask no APP
pomtment in circuit court as he wished
20 withdraw from the case, having been
unable to agree with his client on mat
.ers pertaining TO his trial 1t is under
stood that korn strenuously objects to
lhe theory that he is insane and he iS
exported TO have made the statement
that he preferred Il life sentence i'll the
penltentlary to incarceration in an asy-
.um.
The district attorney. who is also of
the opinion that Horn is insane, stated
10 the court that in anticipation that q
plea of insanity would be entered he,
was prepared to ask for lunacy COM
mission to examine the prisoner. Judge
Lueck summoned kOrn before him and
questioned him as to his desires regard
ing counsel. The prisoner said that an
effort was being made to secure a Mil
Waukee attorney for him. Judge Lueck
announced that he would continue the
case until Thursday morning and that
If the defendant had made no arrange
mentS for counsel by that time he would
appoint one for him.
Following a family feud of several
years standing over the settlement of
the estate Of Korn's father, the late Hen
~, horn, pioneer of the county, Korn,
who was cut off in the will with $500.
came to the city last June and going 20,
the Friz home, shot his sister, Mrs.
Friz. and her little son. The boy re-
covered but Mrs Friz died a few days,
later Following the shooting Korn sur,
rendered at the county Jail. 1t is gem
orally believed that he brooded over the
settlement of the estate until he became,
demented. He has been in Jail since
June, having waived examination in
municipal court.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

suit of its transactions with the banks.
Then again it would provide bonds which
investors would want and which would
| have broad and wholesome market aid
| ing materially i'll increasing the elasticity
Of the currency.
Secretary MacVeagh. discussing the
rehabilitation of the customs service
| IN progress as a result of the extensive
frauds discovered at the port of New
York. says:
1t is clear that the influence of local
politics and politicians upon the customs
service has been most deleteriouS. and
has promoted that laxity and low tone
which prepare and furnish an inviting
soil for dishonesty and fraud. Unless
the customs service can be released from
the payment of political debts and exac-
tons. 1t will be impossible to have an
honest service for any length of time
Reorganization Not Complete.
He says that the work of reorganization
IS not complete, not nearly complete
out predicts that the necessary proSecu-
tons being made will lead in the end
to the establishment of an administra-
Ilon OF the customs service that is fit
for the government of a great nation"
W nile purpoSely avoiding. as he SAYS,
expression of a preference for any par
tlcular plan or system. Mr.. MacVeagh
strongly urges the need of a retiring pen
SION Tor aged employees, stating that the
United States is the only nation that has
no general legal retiring pension for the
employees of its civil service
Mr.. MacNeagh's only reference to the
new corporation tax is a paragraph de-
signed to clear up the question as to
what form of return would be adopted.
lie says it must be assumed by the de-
partment that the single purpose of the
law was to tax at 1 per cent. the actual
net profits of Il corporation as net prof
It's are understood. and that the form
net income was used that there might
be no confusion.
Makes No Recommendations.
The improved conditions in bank ex-
animation by the office of the comptroller
OF the currency are noted in the report,
but no recommendations are made along
this line
Mr.. MacVeagh urges the need of a con-
tlngent fund-prObably $100,O0O-for his
department
Touching briefly on the subject of
banking and currency reform, Secretary
MacNeagh says: I'VE must have at least
the beginning Of a permanent system. AT
present we have neither an adjustable
currency nor trustworthy surplus re-
serves, two absolutely essential features
OF any banking system upon which the
finances and the commerce of this great
nation can secure rest. To secure these
esSentials-tO speak of no others-the
looked for reform must deal with funda-
mentalS."
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Salient Features Of
the Presidents M ssaoe

opposition to the proposed immediate
congressional investigation of the sugar
import scandals in New York
Opposition to any fUr,ner revision of
the tariff at the present time.
Absence Of any specific recommends
ton regarding the situation in Nicara-
qua.
Actual recommendation of legislation
TO forbid the issuance of judicial injunc-
lions in labor disputes without notice.
Favoring the establishment of a sys-
tenn of postal savings banks
a ship subsidy to encourage American
shipping.
Publicity of political contributions in
elections of members of Congress.
Civil pensions.
a higher rate of postage on periou-
icals and magazines.
A fund Of $4,000 to aid in suppress
ing the white slave trade
commission to evolve plan to ex-
pedite legal procedure and mitigate the
laws delays
Construction of an artificial island
and fertilization in the entrance TO
Chesapeake bay. two battleships and
one repair ship for the navy and the es-
Enlistment of an extensive naval base
at Pearl island. Hawaii
national bureau of health.
Statehood for New Mexico and Ari-
IONA and an appointment governor and
executive council for Alaska.
Civil control of the lighthouse board
and separation of the national aStro-
nomical observatory from naval control.
Celebration in 1913 of the semi-cen-
tenmal of negro emancipation, and re
endorsement of the depOSitorS of the
defunct Freedman's Trust and Savings
company.
Consolidation Of the bureaus of man
Ufactures and statistics in the depart
ment Of commerce and labor
Appropriation for the remodeling of
the District of Columbia Jail.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
RESULTS OF FOOD.
Health and Natural Conditions Come
from Right Feeding.

Health and Natural Conditions Come
from Right Feeding.
Man. physically, should be Like
perfectly regulated machine, each part
working easily In Its appropriate
place. A slight arrangement causes
undue friction and wear, and frequent
gy ruins the entire system.
A we'll known educator Of Boston
found a way to keep the brain and
the body In that harmonious co-opera-
ton which makes a Joy OF living.
1.-TWO years ago." she writes, being
In a condition of nervous exhaustion.
/ resigned my position as teacher,
which I had held for over 40 years.
Since then the entire rest has. of
course, been a benefit, but the US" Of
Grape-Nu has removed one great
cause of illness In the past, namely,
constipation aud its attendant evils.
'I generally make my entire Break
fast on raw egg beaten into four
spoonfuls of Grape-Nuts, with a lit
De hot milk or hot water added. 1
like It extremely, my food assimilates
a1d my bowels take care of them
selves. l find my brain power and
physical endurance much greater and
! know that the use of the Grape-Nuts
has contributed largely to this result.
1T is with feelings of gratitude that
write this testimonial, and trust 1t
may be the means of aiding others in
Aner
Look in pkgs. for the little book,
The Road to Wellville." @There's a
Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A
Dew one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true and full of
bnman interest.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
DRINKS DEADLY ACID.
Discouraged Factory Hand Lies Down on
Bed, Quaffs Fatal Fluid and
Dies

OSHKOSH, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Special ]
Discouraged by illness and by loss of
employment, Henry f. Schindel commit
ted suicide Monday evening by drinking
carbolic acid. He died shortly after mid
night.
He purchased the poison Monday after
noon and upon going home, asked his
wife to go to grocery store, half a
block away, as an excuse. He then took
off his shoes, laid down on the bed and
drank the acid.
His little 2,year-old daughter saw him
in agony and running to meet her moth
er, said:
Papa took some nasty stuff"
\ doctor was summoned, but efforts to
restore him were unavailing. His mouth
and throat was badly burned. He was
% years of age and had been employed
in several factories, but i'll health caused
him to give up work.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Germans STAY at Home.

There is repoicing in Germany over
the fact that according to recent sta
tistics less than 10000 emigraRts left
the country last year. In the sos the
number of emigrants to the United
States alone was over rather than I'M
der a quarter of million. The rejoic-
ing is we'll founded, since it is evident
that Germany is now so strong econom-
ically that she can not only support the
annual growth of population but also
give employment to the thousands and
tens of thousands she formerly sent
abroad The character of the emigra-
ton. as well as it's numerical amount,
has changed, as the statistics make
plain-New York Sun.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Explaining an Excuse.

An Atlanta merchant has frequent oe-
casion to rebuke Ike, his darby porter,
for his hardness in reporting for duty
in the morning. Ike is always ready
with a more or less ingenious excuse.
You're two hours late, Ike" ~
claimed the employer one morning '%<his
sort of thing must stop! Otherwise I'm
going to fire you. UNDERESTIMATE
Deed. Mistah Edward" replied Ike,
1t want NAH fault, dis timei Honest
I was kicked my mulev'
Kicked by a mule? Well, even R
that were so. it wouldn't delay you for
more than an hour. You'll have to think
Of q better excuse than that"
Ike looked aggrieved. "Mistah Ed
ward" he continued, solemnly, ct might
have been all right eff dat mule kicked
me in dis direction; but he didn't-he
kicked me de od&er way.'-Atlanta Jour
nal
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
THINKS BODY A SHAWL
JANITOR LEAVES DYING MAN LY
ING ON GROUND.
Sixty-Y ear-OId Railroader Is Frozen to
Death When He Becomes Lost
in Snowstorm,

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dee. 7-[Spe-
cial. l-Thomas Nolan, former employe
of the Northwestern road, aged about
60 years, was found in dying condition
in school yard this morning. He was
removed to the police station and died
a few hours afterward from exposure
He was seen by the janitor who mis-
took the body for an old shawl and did
not examine it at once. Later he found
it was a man: Nolan leaves seven sons
and four daughters.
Nolan was probably slugged and
robbed and then thrown into the school
yard. His watch and bank book and
whatever money he had has not been ac-
counted for. A coroner's inquest will be
held.
Thomas Doherty was picked up at
o'clock this morning in an insensible con-
dition due to cold. at Spring Brook south
of this city. He will recover.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
CROP REPORT BRIGHT
CONDITION OF WHEAT AND RYE
HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR.
Revised Estimate Shows Much Larger
Seeded Area for Both
Cereals.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dee. T.
The crop reporting board of the depart
ment of agriculture today estimated that
the newly seeded area of winter wheat
is 10 per cent. greater than the re-
vised estimated area sown in the fall
of 1908, equivalent to an increase of
2,449,0OO acres, the indicated total area
being SO, 4S3, 900 acres. The condition
of winter wheat on December 1 was 95S
against 1913 on that day of last year.
The newly seeded area of rye is esti-
mated, being 1.26 greater than the re-
vised estimated area sown in the fall of
190S-equivalent to an increase of 3d.
600 acres, the indicated total being D.
155000 acres.
The condition of rye on December 1
was 94.1, as compared with SIG last
year.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
TAFT ON WATERWA AVS,
President Delivers Address Before Ma
tiona1 Congress in Washing
ton, D.. C..

WASHINGTON. D.. c., Dec. S,-Be-
ginning. with a warm reception to Presi-
dent Taft who delivered an address
strongly in favor of waterways improve
ment. the sixth convention of the Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors congress as
sembled in this city today.
When President Joseph e Ransdell
introduced President Taft to the assem-
blage, there was an outburst of applause
that soon gave place to cheering and
this was redoubled when John /. Martin
of Missouri proposed three cheers and a
tiger for the President of the United
States.
Entering upon his subject at once,
President Taft declared he WAS glad to
see that the advocates of waterways i'm
provements favored a policy rather than
a project.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
PRINCE PAYS PENALTY
FOR LOVE MATCH.
Frederick Won Sayn Wittgenstein Re-
Eog1ces Rank Because He Marries
Beneath His Station.

BERLIN. Dec. THE remuneration
" Prince Frederick Won Sayn Wittgen-
te;n of his princely rank with all the
privileges associated with the same has
cen gazetted.
Emperor William as King of Prussia
has cont erred upon the eX-prince the
til.c of Baron Won Altenburg.
The remuneration was at the direc-
ton of the other male members of the
family and in accordance with the law
of the family established in 1907 which
provides that any member marrying be-
meath his rank shall lose his inherited
right of title.
In 1908 Frederick married Marie
Louise Eertling, a woman of the middle
class
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
THREE DIE IN STORM.
Workers Lose Lives During Swirling
Fall Of Snow-High Wind Sweeps
Whole West

CHICAGO. Ill, Dec. 7.-Blinding
clouds of snow, accompanied by lower
temperature, swept through Chicago and
surrounding territory today at thirty-fve
miles an hour. bringing death to three
persons and seriously hampering trans
portauon.
One of the victims, laborer, blue
from cold and exposure, was found dead
on q pile of boxes in a freight warehouse.
The other victims were railway employees
who. while at work in the storm, were
run down by trains.
The snowfall in this city was inches.
Reports from some points in the state
told of Is inches on the level with
heavy drifts in railway cuts.
The storm was general throughout the
west.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
MOB THREATENS BLACK
Sheriff and Deputies Guard Negro with
Drawn Revolvers in Williams
town XIV

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky, Dee. IA
mob of 800 men today surrounded the
Jail here and threatened to lynch Earl
Thompson, charged with assaulting Mrs.
Margaret Roberts. The negro when ar
rested three weeks ago was taken to
Lexington for safe keeping, but this
morning was brought back here, as the
grand jury was in session. With the
mob pressing about the train ON arrival.
Sheriff Michael Caster and two deputies,
with drawn revolver rushed the prisoner
into the station and out a back door to
the Jail. The mob followed yelling,
lynch him
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
More Pay for Architects.

Believing that architects would COM
pete more generously for city work, Aid
e. O. Stern viii introduce an ordinance
allowing architects commission of 5
per cent. for all public work. Under
the existing law, adopted in 1886, archi-
sects are allowed per cent. commission
on a $4,000 job and per cent on
work over $4,000. The First ward al
derman believes this commission is not
sufficient to induce the best architects
TO draw plans for the city. He is partic-
uiarly DESTROYS of securing large com
petition for the plans for the new po-
lice station.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
He caught little cold
That was all. (Puck.)

Neglect Of cough or cold often
leads to serious trouble. To break up
a cold in twenty-four hours and cure
any cough that is durable mix two
ounces of G1ycerine, half-ounce Of
Virgin OIL of Pine compound pure and
eight ounces Of pure Whisky. Take
teaspoonful every four hours. You can
buy these at any good drug store and
easily mix them In a large bottle.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
ICE BREAKS 2 DROWN.
Would-be Rescuer Falls Into Water and
Dies, Despite Proximity of
Willing Hands

GRAND RAPIDS, Wis, Dec. s.
Especial. LEO Ebacher of Rudolph,
was drowned this afternoon while trying
to save the life of William Hamm
Hamm was coming across the river on
the ice when he fell through. His
shouts brought employees of the Biron
paper mill who tried to help him out.
Leo Ebacher, in an effort to reach
Hamm broke through the ice and all eff
forts to save him We're unavailing.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Why the Married Woman Is Popular.


As a rule the young married woman
Is exceedingly attractive. She has gained
experience and knowledge of mankind
which stands her in good stead. Her
household cares and responsibilities have
developed tact, and the many expert
ences which befall every married woman
have inspired feeling of sympathy. She
realizes that she is not all-important,
however fascinating she may be. Man
E naturally authoritative, and he likes
his power recognized. He also las his
little vanities, and she who is clever
enough to discover and appreciate this is
certain TO be a favorite. 1t seems a pity
that girls do not cultivate wider and
Broader views of life. A young girl may
be pretty and interesting as well. Care
sul, systematic reading is powerful aid
In stimulating conversation, and the cul-
tivation of observation will encourage
sympathy, which is So potent a factor of
social success.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
DELAY COPPER MERGER
Oil Decision Will Make Separate Anal
carnations Which May Be
Joined Later

NEW YORK. Dec. THE recent
Standard Oil decision in the federal
courts is said today to have changed
the plans of the proposed copper merger
and there may be some delay in effecting
the combination. The statement is made
today that the new plans provide for
separate amalgamations which viii en-
brace the Cole-Ryan and Amalgamated
properties on one hand and the Gug-
genheim Copper properties on the other
These two combinations, it is stated,
will be the preliminary step to the great
er consolidation.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
STATE WANTS FARM HANDS.

MADISON, Wis, Dec. 7-[Special. |
The state civil service commission an
nounces a general competitive exanrina-
ton on Saturday, January 10, 1910, for
the following positions:
Clerk with Typewriting Abilfty-One posi-.
ton now vacant in the office of the state
treasurer Salary $1,000 per annum
Farm Foreman (State Experimental
Farms at Northern Wisconsin sub-stations
and at University. Three probable yacan.
cies in 1910 Salary $40 per month
Farm hands for state university, salary
$40 per month, with room in mems dormi;
tory for unmarried mem
Applicants are requested to send at
once to the state civil service commits
sion, Madison, Wis. for application
blanks and printed information.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10

will be substituted for the white light on
the Pittsburg and Lake Erie road of
the New York Central system. The en-
tire Central system is preparing to adopt
the plan all over the system at as early
a date as the changes can be made. Engi-
neers of fast trains have often been CON
fused by white lights in dwellings and
other places along the road, and have
passed colored lights which were set.
Accidents resulted when the set lights
were passed. Roads throughout the eoun-
try have agreed to the change.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-10
Poor Animal.

Little boy" asks the well-meaning re-
former "is that your mamma over yon-
der with the beautiful set Of furs?"
Eyes, sir" answered the bright lad.
"We1l, do you know what poor animal
it is that has had to suffer in order that
your mamma might have the furs, with
which she adorns herself so proudlyT
Eyes, sir. My papa."-Chicago Even
ing Post