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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
MICHAEL s. LINK
DIES IN BATHTUB
Former Legislator Found Lifeiess
at His Home.
HEART DISEASE Is CAUSE
Democrat Who Voted for Lorimer Ad-
mitted Receiving $1,000 in Fa-
nous Bathroom Conference
at ST. Louis Hotel.

Edwardsville, Ill. = Michael S.
Link, a former member Of the Hi
Rois legislature, who was involved in
the LoTimer election scandal and con
fessed to having received $1,000, was
found dead in a bathroom in his home
at Mitchell, Ill. Links body was
found by Mrs. Link
1t had been Mr. Links custom to
arise early and call the other mem
bers Of the family. When ne failed to
do so his wife supposed him to be i'll
and went to his room. Then she
searched the house and found him ly-
ing in the bathroom with his head
against an empty tub. 1t was at first
supposed that he had committed sui
eide, but an examination of the body
showed that lie had been stricken with
heart disease.
Link had been affected with heart
trouble since the strain Of his indict-
ment by the Cook county grand jury
May 6, 1910. He worried over the
disgrace that attended his connection
with the bathroom" Jackpot incident
10, 1909
Link is survived by his widow and
one daughter, Lucille, eighteen years
old. Mr.. and Mrs. Link celebrated
their twentieth wedding anniversary
April 2, and at that time the former
hwmaker predicted he would die sud
denly.
Mr.. Link was born near Gillespie,
ILL.,, April 10, 1858.
Michael S. Link is the second for
mer member of the Illinois legislature
involved in the Lorimer scandal to be
Overtaken by death. The first was
Charles S. Luke of Nashville, whose
name was brought into the affair after
his death. Link always took the sit1-
alton seriously
Mike" Link had been the comic
figure in the tragedy which was staged
with the trial of Representative Lee
O'Neil Browne. Link had been seen in
st. Louis at the time Former Repre-
sentative Charles A. White, the con-
fessed bride taker, declares certain
men were called there by Representa-
tive Robert E. Wilson to get their
share of the Forty-sixth general as
sembly Jack pot"
The charge was that Link had re-
ceived $1,000 for his vote for Lorimer
He was summoned to Chicago and put
under a grilling cross examination by
States Attorney Wayman. He denied
that he mad received any money and
told the same story before the grand
jury.
To brighten him an Indictment for
perjury was voted against him. Link
cried loudly that he wished to get
home to his wife and went before the
grand jury and confessed that he had
received the money. When the case
of Browne came to trial, however,
Link declared on the witness stand
that he had never been asked to vote
for Lorimer, that no promise Of money
had been made to him if he would so
vote and that it was paid to him after
the fight was over without any ex-
PLANTATION from Browne. He insisted
that he could not account for it ex-
cept as a present because Of good fell
lOWship.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
800 GIRLS DIE IN TOXIC FIRE.
Fire Covers Four Square Miles in Ter
derloin District

Tokio.-A great fire ravaged the
Yoshiwara district of this city, To
kio's famous tenderloin The ruins
cover four square miles; at least 5000
houses have been burned, fatal
ties are estimated at 300, with 500
injured and 5000 women are home
less.
The firemen battled on against fear
full odds, but seemed to make little or
no Roadway against the flames.
Regiments of soldiers were called
out to aid the police in guarding the
terrible scene Of disaster. Relatives,
friends and the morbidly curious
fought to get past the fire lines until
the soldiers were forced to fix bay
onets to drive them back.
The YoshiWara district, which is in
closed by a wall, is famous as the
home Of the Geisha girl. 1t is known
to every tourist of the Orient It is
here that young Japanese girls are
sold into slavery by their parents.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Fighting Man.

1t is mans nature to fight. 1t Is bis
merit to fight for what he believes to
be right. Courage and bravery are
not achieved by hiring q lawyer. A
man who is not willing to fight to the
death for the right or for his own is
not as good or complete a man as one
who is is willing But opinions about
this are not so important as the fact
that it is mans nature to fight, and
that neither resolutions nor legislation
nor provision to get over all kinds Of
trouble in any other way than fighting
will avail.-Ellwood Hendricks, in At
lantic.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Two Die in Suicide Pact.

Aurora, Ill-A husband and wife
were killed at Maiden, ILL.,, Monday on
the Burlington railroad in what ap
They we're struck by an east-bound
passenger train and instantly killed
The couple are Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Moore, thirty and thirty-eight years old
respectively. They are believed to be
residents Of Chicago who had become
stranded in one of the small towns
near Mendoza. The couple deliberate
Iy stood in the middle of the track. anc
allowed themselves to be hit.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
GATES WIFE NAMES ACTRESS.
Referee Appointed in New York to
Take Divorce Suit Testimony.

New York-David Leventritt, at
one time judge of the supreme
court, was appointed by Judge Green
baum as a referee to take testimony
and report to the court with "all con-
venient speed in the suit for divorce
brought by Mrs. Mary w. Gates
against Charles G. Gates, son of John
w. Gates. There were no papers
filed with the order, but it was learned
that the correspondent named by Mrs.
Gates is a young actress who had a
role in a light opera production that
had Broadway run
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Hundreds See Visitor to Norfolk Ma
val Y. M. C. A. and Hear Praise.

Norfolk, Va Two thousand
sailors shook hands with Miss
Helen Gould and several hundred ate
in the same Y M. G. A dining-room
with her. Miss Gould also visited
the naval training station, where 1900
rockies who recently enlisted met
her for the first time. Miss Gould was
asked to dine in one of the private
dining-rooms, but said she preferred
to ''be with the boys" MY boys"
she said, are the best in the land. I
like to see them happy, and the only
way to make them SO is to take an in
terest in their welfare"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
FIFTY MASSACRED BY SAVAGES
Murder of British Officer and Party
Is Confirmed.

Calcutta. The report is con-
frmed that Mr. Williamson, Brit
ish assistant political officer at Sa-
diya and Lakhimpur, in Upper Burma,
and a party accompanying him were
murdered on the border of Assam by
Abor savages. Mr. Williamson and
Doctor Gregonson, accompanied by so
coolies, were ascending the Dihong
river. They were unarmed and on
friendly mission when they were at
tackled. The two white men and AS
of the coolies were massacred.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

At its experiment station for horses
at Weybridge, Virginia, the United
States Department of Agriculture has
invented a breakfast food for horses"
should be found in every Manager 1t
is made of two parts cocoanut meal
and one part peanut meal. The gov
eminent claims this will keep horses
In good condition at two-thirds the
cost of oats
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

They are going to do things artistic
ally in the matter of street decora-
tons in London for the kings corona
ton next June. They are going to
erect plaster columns and arches and
that sort of thing instead of the bar
Der poles they have always used Over
in this country we do that whenever
any little dinky hamlet has an old
home week
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Prison Term for Perjury

Columbus, O.-Meyer j. Daniels, for
mer wealthy loan agent, was SEN
fenced to Fl months in the federal
prison at Leavenworth, Kan, Saturday,
by Judge Safer in the United States
court on charge of perjury growing
out of bankruptcy proceedings
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Holds Reciprocity Nav Go On

Washington.-The customs court in
decision Monday held in effect that
the so-called favored nation clause
in the existing commercial treaties
with England, France and Germany
does not restrict the United States in
effecting the proposed reciprocity
agreement with Canada
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
More to the Purpose.
of a ten-nour

Are you in favor of a ten-nour
day."
Il don't care anything about the
days" replied young Rounderley, but
1t would be a jolly good thing if we
could have 24-hour nights"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Given Twenty Years for Murder.

Danville, Tll.-The jury in the case
against Fred c. Garner, charged with
the murder Of Mrs. Elsie Cochrane,
returned a verdict Of guilty Monday
and fixed his punishment at 20 years
: the nenitentiary.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Paris protests that that city is not
responsible for the harem skirt. Paris
has enough blots on it's 'scutcheon
without the preparation Of the haren
garment.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

London dispatches tell US that
Americans are recognized in England
by the smartness of their footwear
It strikes us that most of them are
recognized by the largeness of their
bank rolls
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Defeats Shively of Indiana by Vote
of IS to 10

DEFEATS SnIVeIy OF InGIana by Vote
of 36 to 10.
ashington.-Senator Martin of
Virginia was Friday elected Demo
cratic leader of the upper chamber by
a vote of 81 to 16.
Senator Shively Of Indiana was
voted for by the opposition to Martin
Senator O'Gorman, the new senator
from New York, voted for Shively.
AS chairman of the Democratic eau
Gus and leader of the minority Senator
Martin will name steering committee
which will fill committee vacancies,
assign new men ers to places and re-
port it's action to future caucus for
approval or dissent.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
MisaiIiEed EncrQy,

II am bound to make noise IN the
world said the determined youth.
But be careful how you go about
It," replied Mr.. Usage Spouter. AN
amateur with a bass drum can spoil
the finest symphony ever written"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
New Haven Has 5000. 600 Fire

New Haven, Conn.-Five buildings
covering block on the lower side of
the city and adjacent to the manufac-
turing district, were fireswept Satur-
day. The total loss is 100000.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Parisians started riot the other
day at the production Of a new play.
Such things do not happen in America,
but they are richly merited by some
of the alleged plays that are thrust
upon us.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

THE Makin's of a Girl" is one of the
new literary efforts on the market 1t
beats all how the cigarette habit per-
sists in breaking into the literary
game.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

"A New York woman whoe artist
feet than that of Venus has been
awarded alimony in the sum of only
$50 a month. Why be a Venus?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

During coronation week some of
the London hotels are going to charge
$50 day, so now you can figure up
how much you're going to save by
not going.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
GIVES UP FORTUNE TO WE'D.
Mrs. Kate FELTON, Elkins to Remarry
Despite 100000 Barrier.

Philadelphia. Mrs. Kate Eel
ton Elkins, widow Of William l..
Elkins, Jr., is willing to lose sum
estimated at from 100000 to $1,000
600 for the sake of marrying man
Of her choice. According to the terms
of her husbands will she sacrifices
princely fortune should she remarry
William Delaware Nelson, a promi-
neut attorney and society man of this
city.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

containing $4,000 to a man who had
left it on his table. A New York
waiter would have regarded it as
merely a tip.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Tsft Sends in Fisher Nomination.
Washington.--Pr Taft formal
ly sent to the senate Monday the nom.
nation of Walter L. Fisher Of Chicago
to be secretary of the interior.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

harem skirt caused a near riot
tn Atlantic City few days ago. If it
had been summer and she had worn
a bathing suit everything would have
been all right.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Possibly that baron arrested with
brass knuckles Ia his pocket was on
matrimonial expedition after the good
old baronial fashion.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Among those who will be benefited
by the discovery of telephone hyno-
tism is the man who doesn't know it
is his wife he is talking to on the
wire.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

An Ohio woman in a divorce suit
claims that her husband has not spok-
en- to her in seven years. Possibly the
poor fellow never got a chance.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

In addition to the harem skirt we
have also a "three-Quarter" skirt in
our midst. The poor skirt is being
wantonly mutilated these days
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
JOYOUS Economist

you don't mind high prices?"
NO." replied the resolute philoso.
pher. when prices are high, think
how much more you save every time
you decide to get along without some
thing"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Berlin / about to tax each purchas-
er Of ticket to the moving picture
shows. That is getting close to rob-
bling the babies.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Because her husband hasn't spoken
to her for seven years Philadelphia
woman wants divorce. Evidently
that's too long time, between last
words. .s.t,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

There is talk of $25,000,O00 high
way from New York to Washington.
1t is to be hoped that it will not be
an extension of Wall street
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Do we get our garden seeds from
the last session or the extra session
of congress, or both?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

There is quite a difference between
boosting and Boosting
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Spring sunshine will do some good
road building.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

England is said to lose $75,OC0,000
q year through the ravages of rats
Why doesn't she keep a cat?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

If whiskers are to be put under the
ban as hiding places for microbes,
what about the fur coat?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

As soon as a little more of the frost
gets out of the ground the aviators
will resume business.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Chinese Troops Rebel at Canton.

London.-Northern Chinese troops
stationed at Canton mutinied Monday
because they were dissatisfied over the
action Of the prince regent in proclaim
army.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Have you had a couple of $4,000
seats reserved in the coronation line?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

For our women readers only: "a
Massachusetts scientist says that the
Xray will reveal a persons age"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

Lovers for 20 years eloped in Della
ware. What was their hurry?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

When money talks it is sure to at.
tract the attention Of bystanders.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14

The Michigan small boy who swal
lowed a safetypin is thriving. There
must be something in name.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-23
Elegant Grove Avenue
# Residence
FOR SALE PRIVATELY

Choice location. thoroughly modern.
detached. three stories. spacious and
handsome ten rooms, two baths. vapor
system heating, electric and gas light;
best construction and in perfect or
der Lot. aoxl5o Bargain to quick
purchaser. Make appointment with
us TO see it.
I. ELAN e. FIlNsTEN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-23
i Real estate for @aIe.
FOR SALE.
$4,000
EnR SAIE

Monument Avenue residence: de-
tached. ten-rooms two baths extra
toilet on nrst door closets. hard wood
iloors,. electric lights. hot water heat.
granolithIc cellar under entire house
etc. This property is we'll built. and
OF the best material, and is a splendid
opportunity 10 secure an elegant home
at very low figure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-23
Real Estate Loans

We have unsurpassed facilities for
negotiating loans on property Any
amount. large or small. negotiated
quickly and at reasonable charges.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-23
$4,000 PER Foot.
WEST END HOME.
WEST GRACE STREET.

Home or Investment that will suit
you. Not very far from First Street.
SULLIVAN & CO.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-11-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That Resolution numbered g ana
entitled, "A Resolution levying and
assessing a tax upon all property IN
Special Improvement District No 10,
IN GlendiVe, Montana, to defray tne
cost Of making improvements II saia
Special Improvement District, when
said Improvement District was Great
ed and which said Improvements were
authorized under and by virtue OF 2
Resolution No. 80, Of the City OF
Glendive. Montana, finally passed ana
adopted on the 1st day Of May, 4.
D. 1911 signed by the Mayor and Gley
Clerk Of Glendiye, Montana, leVylne
a Special Assessment to defray Ine
cost of improvements in Special In-
provement District No. 15of GlendlVe,
Montana, Is and will be for q perlod y
five days hereafter, on file in my once
subject to inspection by all persons
l.Whomsoever and that the City gouhsil
Of Glendiye, Montana will meet a. s1ie
City Hall of Glendive, Montana, on siie
10th day of November, A. p III :,
the hour Of eight o'clock + W a,a0
will at such time hear any and az -,
! jections to the final adoption o. sa1o
Resolution, and will adopt said Re
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-11-09
Gov. Norris Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Blessed abundanty every material sense during the past
Il months the people Of Montana peculiarly fitted to
into the spirit Of the approaching Thanksgiving The
desong hand Of famine pestence has not been laid upon
hem has any great catastrophe taken grim toll Of their
number
AN all wise Providence has dealt benicently with this
peoples bounu crops have rewarded the abors Of the hus
bandman all Of the Of trade there have been plentiful
evidences of expansion all contributing make Montanas
ctizenry prosperous contented and happy.
manmade and reectng thus meet that we should set
apart day upon which make fitting acknowledgment
Of the blessings that have been bestowed upon by Almighty
God
In order that this may be done, l. Edwin L. Norris as
Of the state Of Montana pursuance beautiful
and haowed CUSTOM do hereby join the president Of the
United States in designating and setting apart Thursday the
the day oNoyember thousand hundred and eleven
Thanksgiving Day
"And do earnestly recommend that this day the people
Of Montana do rest from their toll and make the
Of sincere thanksgiving and prayer Him from whom the
blessings Of the past year have come"
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-11-09
pr ANS RAPIDLY
BEING PUSHED
Dawson County Develop
ment League Very Busy.

Hotel, Glendive, all the choice pro
ducts raised on your land during the
past year. 1t ought to be matter of
personal pride with every resident in
in Dawson county to do his part
towards making the display at st.
Paul next month the finest exhibit at
what will be the largest attended land
show ever held in the United States.
You will find the Dawson county ex-
hibit at the st. Paul Auditorium on
the main floor across the aisle from
the Alaska exhibit, which is regarded
as the biggest feature at the show.
Later-The time has been extended
in which entries can be made to the
St. Paul Land Show until December
1st, This will be great help in
securing a larger display for Dawson
county. All exhibits must be IN
Glendive by that date. The Northern
Pacific express car which carries the
exhibit to St. Paul will leave here on
December 1st
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-11-09
Organization Made Permanent

The temporary organization OF the
Dawson County Development League
was made permanent at the meeting
this afternoon, and the following Of
ficers will be in charge Of the work
until the first annual meeting of the
league is held in Glendive on the 9Th
of January, 1912, when new officers
will be elected president, G. A. Ras-
musson, Glendive, first vice president,
E. J. Berry, Glendive, second vice
president, w. s. SouthWick, Savage
third ce-president, W. A. Orgain,
Wibaux; fourth vice president, T c.
Gardner, Sidney; secretary and treas
urer, E. C. Leonard, Glendive.
The executive committee comprises
the following: E. j. Berry, E. G.
| Leonard, G. A. Rasmussen, Glendive
J. I. Turner, T. G. Gardner, Sidney
! =. c. Morley, Circle; A. H. Phillips,
Fox Greek; VIM. Barclay, Yates; 7
j. Bushell, W. A. Organ, Wibaux
Lester Brown, Bloomfield; II. Apple
ton, Intake; C. F. Rainey, Lindsay
A. F. simard, Savage; H. E. Nielsen
i
bach, Girard; G. Fl. Berry, Crane
Fred Lamble, Red Water; L. E. New
lon, Fairyiew f. c. Hopkins, Paxton
/ w. f. Hromas, Stipek; E. j. Lamb.
Burns; w. c. Henderson, Jordan.
G. D. Harlow was appointed mana
ger and the following board Of diree
tors named: E. J.. Berry, chairman
4. ]. Bushell, G. E. Berry, J. !. Tur
ner, A. F. simard, A. H. Phillips, J
! c. Morley, c. F. Rainey, W. A. Or
cain.