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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
FIFTY-EIGHT MEN ARE ARRESTED
Many Suspects and Weapons Seized in
Kansas City's Little ltaIy.

Kansas City, Mo- = Kansas City's
Little Italy was raided. Fifty
eight men were arrested, scores Of
weapons and much ammunition confis-
Gated and many houses and places of
business in the vicinity of Holy Rosary
church were searched
The raid was made by 55 policemen,
headed by Chief Griffin 1t was the
outcome of the murder last Tuesday
Of Joseph Raimo, an Italian policeman,
who was shot from ambush
The usual frightened silence was
maintained by Italians in the neigh
borhood where the murder was COM
mitted, and the fact that several mys-
ferrous murders have recently been
committed in the Italian colony led to
the belief that criminal organization
exists among local Italians. The re-
suit of the raid, according to the po~
lice, confirms this theory.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Record of Destination.

In her statement to District Judge
Riddle of New York, just before he
granted her a divorce, Mrs. Matte +.
Work said: 81 married David E. Work
on January ], 1891, and during the en-
tire period of our married life, up to
the time we separated six months
ago, he was intoxicated two or three
times a week" According to the wife
Work accumulated 2,033 Tags" dur
ing the 10 years months and II days
of their married life at two "jags" a
week. Computing on the basis of
quart of whisky to each intoxication
Work consumed sos gallons, or 11.l7
barrels of whisky, costing him s3,O4S
at $3.50 a quart. If Work was 1ntox-
icated three times week he should
be credited with 1850 "jags" and the
consumption of 1923 gallons or
whisky, costing $4,575.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
DlaZ GIVES WAY
ON BIG QUESTION
Promises Effective Reforms in Mexi
can Election Laws-Agreesble to
Single Term.

Mexico City = President Diaz
answered his critics through his
semi-annual message to congress by
committing himself to the advocacy of
many of the reforms which are being
sought by the revolutionists, although
professedly bowling only 10 the inf1u-
ence Of public opinion.
The message refers specifically to
the application of the no reelection
principle to the naming Of governors,
one Of the chief contentious of the dis
contented element throughout the re-
public, the president stating that if a
bill providing for the periodical reno
walton" Of the officials in question
should come before congress it would
have his earnest support. He argues
that as the principle Of no reelection
had not been preached Of late IL any
Of the legislative assemblies he had
not thought it proper for the president
to express an opinion On the subject
Abuse of power by jefes politico, an
other of the crying evils complained OF
by residents in the rural districts
Iii OdSAOUt mSAICO, Is W NC dDdLcu,
according to the plan outlined by the
president.
He proposes to improve the eff
cheney Of the judiciary through a more
careful selection of it's personnel and
lengthening Of the tenure Of office
Eficac1ous punishment Of judicial
functionaries for malfeasance is to be
brought about through the enactment
Of more stringent measures.
On the subject Of the division Of the
great private estates, first preached
by Minister Limantour in his Paris In
terview, the chief executive declared
his determination to find efficient
means for bringing about the innova-
ton
In no previous message of the presi-
dent has there ever been anything in
the nature of a recommendation
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
RATHER UNIVERSAL. PRACTICE
Up in British Columbia They Think
They Can Recognize Legis-
iatve Timber

Maj. s. Harris, who fought in the
South African war, and P. J. C. Cue,
who discovered the gold fields named
after him in West Australia, in New
York on their way to England had
something to say about Vancouver
Both are Australians, but the major
Is now In the insurance business in
Vancouver, while Mr. Cue is operating
In British Columbia
Major Harris said opinion out his
way was divided on the subject of
reciprocity, but he knew of good
story that was current in Vancouver.
A man from British Columbia went
last year." he said, land was being
shown through Westminster Abbey.
He got into conversation with a tour
list agent who was showing party
about and at intervals the man who
was explaining asked the British Co
/ suppose that in your country
you have no place like the abbey" he
suggested.
NO. replied the other.
Then what, may l ask, do you do
with your illustrious dead?
First replied the British Colum-
bian, we appoint commission to see
whether the man is really dead, and
then if the commission decides in the
affirmative, we send him to the legts-
lature"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
DEMAND SAFETY FOR WORKERS.
Gigantic Gotham Meeting BIames
administration lnefficIency."

ADMINISTRATOR IncfllCISnCy.
New York - administrative in
efficiency" as the direct cause of
the Triangle Shirtwaist company
fire, where the lives of more than 14O
women, girls and men were sacrificed
ten days ago, was charged at the
citizens mass meeting in the Metro
politan opera house by Prof. E. A. F.
Seligman of Columbia university.
The tremendous throng which filled
every seat in the house interrupted this
fearless statement with braves and
cheers and continued applause When
Comptroller William A. Prendergast
q few minutes later spoke in support
Of Prof. Seligman's remarks, there was
a second demonstration
Following the speeches of many
others long resolution was read and
adopted in which 1t was provided that
a committee of five would be appoint
ed with power to cooperate with
other organizations and committees
to select permanent committee to
make a continued effort to secure
needed reforms
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07

and after the chaplain, Rev Henry N.
Couden, had invoked the divine bless
ing ON the proceedings, the members
Of the house, advancing in groups, took
the oath and resumed their seats full
1edged legislators for their country
Then everyone sat up and took no.
tice, for the business of electing a
speaker and other officers was next
on the program. Of course it had
been all settled in advance by the
Democratic caucus of Saturday, but it
was interesting, nevertheless, and
when Champ Clark of Missouri was
nominated to fill the chair in which
Uncle Joe" Cannon had sat for eight
years, his name was greeted with an
outburst of applause that made him
flush with pleasure. For the Repub-
licans James R. Mann of Illinois was
nominated, as Mr.. Cannon had de-
clined the honor, and John w Weeks
of Massachusetts had withdrawn Mr.
Mann also was warmly applauded.
The vote, on strict party lines, result
ed In the election Of Mr. Clark, and
MI DSCdluC Juc lSduCl Ol TIE
minority
The other officers, selected by the
caucus, were elected as follows
Clerk-South Trimble. Kentucky
ergeant-at-arms-U. S. Jackson, In
diana
Doorkeeper-Joseph J. ,Sinnott, vir-
ginia.
ostmaster-William M. Dunbar.
Georgia.
Chaplain-Rev. Henry N. Couden,
Michigan.
Vice-President Sherman was in his
accustomed place as presiding officer
of the senate and the proceedings
there were as usual conducted with
dignity When the roll was called for
the first time the clerk almost STUN
bled in the effort to avoid starting off
with the long familiar name of Aldrich
of Rhode Island. And the former lead
er Of the senate was not the only vet
eran Of the upper house who was
missing
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
SEE FOUR POWERS
IN PEACE PACTS
Congressman Foster Makes Predic.
ton at White House-United
States Will Lead.

Washington.-An arbitration treaty
including the United States. Eng
land, Japan aud France will be
negotiated as soon as the An
glo-American treaty now pending
is signed. This big four" alliance
will be reality in the near future.
This was the statement Of Repre-
sentative John Foster Of Vermont, re-
firing chairman of the house commit
tee on foreign affairs. Mr.. Foster said
his information did not come from the
president, but from other sources just
as authoritative.
1t was learned that Japan and Eng
land, through their respective ambas-
sailors in London and Tokyo, have ex-
changed documents which in effect
mean that both countries have agreed
to substitute the present Anglo-Jap-
anese treaty by an arbitration treaty
upon the expiration of the former.
three years hence.
This will be part Of the big four"
arrangement Each country will make
separate treaties with the other coun-
tries, but in detail they will be the
same as though one document was
signed by all.
When this quartet Of the big ma
tons Of the world makes such a
treaty" said Mr.. Foster, "all the 9TH
ers will come In and immense prog
ress will have been made toward the
worlds peace. 1t probably would not
mean the elimination Of war, but it
would substitute law for force"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
$4,000 RANSOM FOR BABY.
New Mexico Lawyers Child Recov
cred From Outlaws.

East Las Vegas, N. NJ - A
victim of one of the most daring
and cunningly planned kidnapings in
the history of crime, young Waldo
Rogers, the two-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. T. Rogers, Jr.,and grand
son of H. L. Waldo, a Kansas City
millionaire, was stolen Wednesday at
midnight from his mothers arms at
the point of revolvers Of masked men.
Twenty-four hours after he disap-
peared he was returned to his parents
A ransom Of $4,000 was first paid
Four men are believed to be involved
in the kidnapping.
The crime is one of the boldest and
without parallel in the southwest and
has stirred the people of this city and
surrounding country to frenzy.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
SAYS HATCH PLANNED ROBBERY.
Confession Asserts Deputy Treasurer
Entered Safe BLOWING Plot Later.

Entered Safe Blowing Plot Later.
Des Moines, Ia.-According to the
written confession Of Al Rhoades, one
of the men held to answer for an at
tempt to rob the vault of the county
treasurer here Of 100000, Tom Hatch,
and not Deputy Treasurer James
OCallaghan, who also is under arrest
under the same charge, engineered the
undertaking.
Chief Of Detectives Jones, however,
refuses to give out the whole confes-
sion, which leaves the identity of the
little man" mentioned also as
Hatch's PAL in the dark.
Rhoades says O'Callaghan and he
knew the robbery was to be attempted,
helped to plan it and were to receive
portion of the money, but were not
at the courthouse He asserts Hatch
and his pal came to his house two
weeks ago and divulged the plan to
blow the safe and that he induced
O'Callaghan to render all the assist
ance he could.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
FOUR INJURED IN AUTO LEAP.
Machine PIunges 80 Feet in Air Over
Car Tracks.

Kansas City, Mo.-Three men and
one woman were injured here
when an automobile in which
they were riding "leaped the gap,"
plunging into the air over a double
car track, under which was a deep
ditch, and landing 80 feet beyond
A pile Of crushed rock, sloping at an
angle, acted as a spring board for the
car, the driver not knowing of the
danger beyond. The motor assembled
the slope and leaped clear Of the
tracks, which were being repaired
and covered a deep excavation.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Those Contemptuous Clerks.

DO you suppose there are any peer
esses left in England" inquired the
plainly dressed woman with her arms
full of bundles.
Why, | suppose so, madam, re-
piled the f1oorwalker in that soothing
Well the indignant, Inundated
little woman whose means limited her
to the cheaper grades of everything
said, Il didn't know but what they
were all over here working in this
store Puck.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Custoni House Humor.

Two Germans who were crossing
the Luxembourg frontier declared to
the customs officials: I'VE have with
us three bottles of red wine each
How much is there to pay?" Where
is it," was asked. We'll, inside US"
The official gravely looked at his
tariff book and read: Wine in casks,
20 shillings. In bottles, As shillings.
In donkeys' hides, free. Gentlemen"
he added, looking up, you can go!"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
WOMEN NOMINATE CITY TICKET.
Feminine kansans Put Up Widows
for Mayor and Judge.

Elmdale, Kan. A city ticket
was announced few days ago
composed Of men, as usual. Then the
women nominated a ticket composed
entirely Of women. There is a woman
for mayor, five women for the council
and a woman for police Judge. Mrs.
M. E. Johnson, widow sixty-six years
old, is candidate for mayor, and the
candidates for CONDITIONER are wives
of business men. Mrs Dockery, who
was put up for police judge, is
widow
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Surely Veteran Musician.

William Kuhe who introduced Patti,
Trebelli and Christine Nilsson to the
concert platform in England, is eighty
seven years old, an age which, he
thinks, entities him to be known as
the oldest musician in the world He
was born in Prague in 1928, the son of
German parents. He is pianist and
has given concerts in association with
some of the worlds most famous ar
fists
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
NEGRO Shoots Three Men.

Grand Point, La.-Arista Guilbeau
was shot and instantly killed Monday
by Raoul Jean Baptiste, negro, who
also wounded Drozan Duprie, ST., and
his son, when they attempted to whip
the negro for the alleged theft Of
chickens
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Some WAYS of Himalsyan People.

some ways OF r1iHldloyGii FSSP'S'
Robert Dulwich, who has travelled
extensively in the lesser known re-
gions of the Himalaya, gives an inter
esting account of native sect known
as the Tharys who have some curious
practices The sect are worshipers OF
the goddess Kali. They believe either
in self destruction or in the sacrifice
of one of their fingers to appease the
deity.
Thus it comes about that when the
eldest member of a family is married
the unhappy mother is expected to
cut off the first two joints of the last
two fingers of her hand. Princesses
and other smart people in this re-
markable sect are allowed to offer a
substitute of finger joints, modelled IN
Eastern World.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
POET AND WIFE RECONCIIED.
Illness of Joaquin Miller Causes Re.
union After Ten Years.

San Francisco. - Joaquin Miller.
the poet of the Sierras, who early
in the month was given up BY
doctors, is now almost fully recov-
cred. He has returned to his homo
on the Heights, overlooking San Fran
cisco bay, where he has done some
of his best work. He took with him
his wife, from whom he had been
separated for ten years, and hence
forth she will make her home with
him, as well as his daughter Juanita.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Woman Starves Self to Death

Spokane, Wash.-Melancholy over
the approach of LIES twilight, and re-
fusing to partake of food, Mrs Maren
Smestad, aged sixty-three years, died
of starvation Saturday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Elect Socialist as Mayor

Berkeley, Cal-For the first time in
the history of California a Socialist
was elected mayor of a city in this
state Saturday, when ]. Stitt Wilson
defeated Beverly Hodghead, the Re-
publican incumbent, by a plurality of
2S4 for mayor of Berkeley.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Fines of $4,000 for 800.

Nashville, Tenn.-F'ines and court
costs aggregating $4,000 will be col
lected from soft drink sellers who
pleaded guilty to violation of the state
liquor revenue laws. Nearly 800 per-
sons were assessed fines Of SIS each
Monday
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
a Financial Opinion.

did you say that the Japanese
were short of money!" said young
Mrs. Torkins
THAT is supposed to be the case.
well, don't see how it can be, con-
sidering the prices they charge for
their bric-a- brac."
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
LOWELL ON POST RATE BOARD.
Harvard President Made Third Mem.
Der on Magazine Inquiry.

Harvard university, according to a
White House announcement, will
be the third member of the com
mission to adjust postal rates on
magazines. The other members of
the commission are Associate Justice
Hughes and Lawrence Maxwell of Gin
cinnati, solicitor general during Cleve.
lands second administration
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Worldwide Crop Report.

Washington.-A worldwide system
of uniform crop reporting will be pro-
posed at the International Institute of
Agriculture in Rome on May 15 E.
Dana Durand, director of the census,
has been delegated 70 represent the
department of agriculture and explain
the methods of crop reporting in the
United States
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
BREAK NEW YORK DEADLOCK.
James A. O'Gorman Is Chosen to Sue
seed Depew by 112 to 80.

Albany, N. Y. = By vote of
112 Of the ia Democratic members of
the legislature Supreme Court Justice
James Aloysius OGorman OF New
York was elected United States sen
ator on the sixty-fourth ballot to fill
the vacancy caused by the expiration
Of the term Of Chauncey M. Depew.
He is the first Democrat to be sent
to the senate from the Empire state
since Edward Murphy was chosen in
1898. Mr.. Depew received 80 Repub-
iican votes.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Church. a landmark. Burns

New Braintree, Mass.-The Congre-
gational meeting house, for nearly $50
years a landmark in this section, was
destroyed Monday by fire which
started from an overheated stove.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
The Answer,

Are there really such things as
athletic pains?"
Gosh, man! Did you never hear
tell of a jumping toothache?"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Should Be Prepared.

There's one thing about the Amer
.can-Japanese war if it is ever pulled
off,"
And what is that?"
"Hobson has given plenty of notice
to the moving picture concerns"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07

Lightning In Snow Burns House.
Muscatine, Ia.-In the midst of q
snow storm Monday lightning struck
the residence of G. G. Spring and the
dwelling was burned. Members of the
household were stunned
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
His Come.

Restaurant Proprietor-So you were
in your last place for three years.
Why did you leave?
New Chef--I was par1oned.-Cath
Olio News.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
WhiteIaW Reid's Early Friend Dead

WhiteIaW Reld's Early Friend Dead.
indianapolis, Ind-John J. Hender-
son, aged eighty-one, who is given
the credit for starting Whitelaw Reid,
American ambassador to Great Bri-
tain, on the road to fame, died at the
home of his daughter Monday after a
long Illness.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
Has No Excuse.

do you expect to play golf this
summer"
mo. I'm on the water wagon"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-07
ST. Louis Has Annual DOG Show.

ST. Louis Has Annual Dog Show.
St. Louis-The sixth annual show
of the Mississippi Valley Kennel CLUB
began here Monday with 828 entries
for prizes. Many dogs from the east
and extreme west will compete
The Washington herald., 1911-05-24
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of CougrS-open q. N. to 10 ., N OF
secular days; from p m to 10 p m. on Sundays
and ON certain holidays. During July, August, and
September. closes p m. Saturday.
Public Lbrary-Open 9 a. m. to .. N holidays
0 o. N. to p m: Sundays. to p n
White Hcuse-Open 10 a. N. to 2 p m.
United States Cspital-Open a. m. to 80 d m.
Corroran Gallery Of Ar-Open tfreel Tuesday
Thursday. Saturday. $50 q. m. to p. m.; Sunday.
l:so to 80 Other days. 8 cento admission.
State War, and Navy Departments-Open 9 q. m.
TO n N. CThe original Declaration Of Independ,
ence is In the library at the State Department.
United States TreasuIy-Opsn a N. TO p m
United States Patent ofice-upen Q q. m. to
United States PcndOn Bureau-open l. n to I
.. m.
Washington City Post-ofice-open all hours (The
dead letter Office Is In the city post-ofice)
National Botanic Gsrden-open a. m. to s D. m
Fish Co4nrni,sion-open a. N. to 40 p m.
Army Medical Museum-Open 9 O. m to 40 n m
National MuseIm-Open a. m. to 40 .. m Tin
Guiding holidaysl.
Agricultural Departmeut-Open Q q NJ to go
p. m.
Bureau Of Engraving and rrintins-open a. m.
Washington Monument t555ss feet In he.sht,-opev
80 a m. TO 30 y. m Elevator runs from Q a. M
to p NJ
Bureau Of American Republico-open a, m to
2. m
Daughters Of the American Revolution Building
Open a. m. to y. m
Smiths uian Institution-Open q N. to 40 n
N. tincluding holidays.
National Training School.
Government Printing ofice-Open 10 Z m. to 2
D. n.
Navy Yard-Open q. N. TO SO p N.
Southuorth Cottage. 3eth anu Prospect ave-
Key ManSur-HoIhe of Francs Scott Key, sutho<
of The Star Spangled Banner" 35ls NJ street
northwest. Open daily, except Sunday, q. m to
5 80 D N. Admission free
IN THE suBURBs
Arlington National Cemetery.
CHEVY Chase and Kensington.
Geological Park (open all day).
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Mount Vernon tthe home and tomb Of Waships.
il q. N. TO D. m.
Naval obseTatory-open 9 e. N, to D n
Mount Olivct Cemetery.
Bladersbug.
ANNAPOLIS
United States Naval Academy.
Maryland State House.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-24
ANOTHER WOMAN
Is In The CASE
Naomi's Letter Cited as q
Ground for Divorce.

In the petition for limited divorce and
alimony filed by Mrs. Irene NJ. Baker
against Albert K. Baker, who Is en-
ployed at department store at a weekly
wage Of SIS. alleges cruelty, desertion.
nonsupport. and-another woman.
In December last Mrs. Baker alleges
her husband coHpenced to neglect ner
and refused to talk or converse with her
unless forced to do SO.
In August Of last year he commenced
to 60 with a woman, whose name is
Naomi Mcclure. whose constant COM
panion he has been ever since, and he
wasted his means upon Naomi Mcclure, -
she charges.
Mrs. Baker says she was compelled to
leave her husbands home and go to her
mother for support.
Mrs. Baker attached q copy of q letter
to the declaration. dated April 13 last,
alleged to have been written by Naomi
to her husband, which ended as follows:
BE real good, and don't forget to rub
your ankle. With all my love to you.
sweetheart, the only one love.
Il am. forever, yours,
NAOMI.
''P. S.-You owe me another quarter
SO, in favor Of Washington: keep on, I'll
be a baseball fan after a while.
Love, kisses, and hugs by the thou
sand, and then some"