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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
ADMIRAL SCHLEY DIES
IN NEW YORK STREET
Conqueror of Cervera in Santiago Har-
Dor Is Suddenly Stricken With
Apoplexy and Expires.

New YOrk.-Unrecogn by sin
gle person in the curious throng
that rushed to his aid, Rear Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley, United States
navy, retired, fell dead in the street
here. The death Of this notable figure
in the naval history of the nation was
for the moment that of an unknown
man in a strange crowd. The admir-
ais sudden death is attributed to cere-
bral hemorrhage. His demise came
just week after the publication of
Admiral F. E. Chadwick's history of
the Spanish-American war, which COM
pletely exonerated him for making
the famous loop" which accomplished
Cevera's defeat at Santiago.
Schley was apparently in perfect
health a short time before he fell
upon the street on Fifth avenue and
FoTty-fourth street and died before a
doctor could be summoned
Admiral Schley, the man who
smashed the Spanish feet at Santiago,
was one of the leading figures in the
American navy for a generation. He
was born in Frederick county, Mary
land, In 1889. After graduating at An
napol1s in 1860 and serving during
the Civil war in minor capacities, he
was commissioned in 1856 as lieu
tenant commander
In 1884 he volunteered for and was
t.aced in command of the expedition
sent to search the north polar region
for Lieutenant (now Rear AdmiraD
Greedy. and his companions, who had
been lost from civilization for nearly
two years, and the finding of them IN
state of exhaustion and about to
die constituted one of the dramatic
incidents in arctic exploration.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
MANY FLOCK TO DRAW LAND.
Governments Lottery in South Dakota
Attracts Thousands.

Dallas, S. D. - Record crowds
were present in Dallas and in the
neighboring City Of Gregory, on the
opening day in the government
land lottery. Nearly half a million
acres of farm land in the Pine Ridge
and Rosebud Indian reservations are
to be opened for settlement. Upward
of 100000 persons are expected to
take part in the drawing for the 5000
homesteads into which the newly
opened land will be cut up.
Dallas, Gregory and Rapid City, S.
D., have been designated as registra-
ton points, the dates for registration
being from October 2 to October 81.
The drawing will take place at Greg
DRY, beginning at 10 a. m. October "a.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Eqypt's Wonderful pyramids.

Scattered about Egypt the only one
of the seven wonders Of the world
which are still standing as sentinels
of the very distant past, are the pyra-
imds, 20 in number, and, as Thomas
Fuller describes them, "doting with,
age. have forgotten the names of their
founders" To fully appreciate the
wonderful work required in their con-
struction, historian has reckoned
that it required 100000 men ten years
to build the pyramid of Gizen and to
build the great pyramid it required at
least 20 years more and consumed
mass of stone weighing not less than
6,800,000 tons.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Three Slain for Revenge.

Monmouth, Ill.-The bodies of
William e. Dawson, his wife and
their daughter, Georgia, were found
in their beds. They had been killed
with an ak while asleep. The au-
thorities have sent out a call for the
arrest of an ex-convict against whom
Dawson is said to have given infor-
nation which led to conviction on the
charge of horse stealing. The man
was released from the Joliet peniten-
tiary several months ago and since
that time is said to have threatened
that he would kill Dawson
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Can Begin Suit to Test Laws.

Madison.-The Wisconsin supreme
court has granted the request of the
Wausau Street Railway company, the
Jackson Milling company, the South
ern Wisconsin Power company and
others, for leave to bring suit to test
the water power act. Leave was
granted Harry W. Bolens of Port
Washington to bring suit to test the
new income tax law.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
M A r K EFT S
Milwaukee, Oct. S, 1911

NhiiW @uhSO, WI. ., ISl1.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., q &c;
prints, 2S7ac; arsts, 25@26c; Sec
onds, % a 23c; process, 21@22c;
dairy fancy, 24c.
cheese = American, full cream,
Twins, 121Ac; daisies, new 1S@I
Is Rc; Young Americas, 1215 a 13c;
longhorns, lac; limburger, new, 10h
q lie; brick, lie; Swiss, 14017c.
Eggs-Current receipts fresh, as
to quality. 17@19c; recandled, ex-
tras, % q Csc; seconds, 12@13c
Live Poultry = Fowls, 11@12c:
roosters. &c; springers, liz.
Potatoes - Wisconsin. new, on
track, 55@65c.
Hay-Choice timothy, 21.5o; clo-
yer. 1900; No. prairie, 1925.
Wheat-No. 1 northern, 1.1Oh@
Liz; No. 2, northern, 1.0S1s a
1.1015; No. 1, durum. 1.01@1.02;
No. 1, velvet, 1.02 LOG.
Corn-No. 8, yellow, 69Mc.!
Oats-No. 8, white, As &c; stand
ard, 4S1ac.
Barley-Wisconsin Ill; No. 2,
1.24, medium, 123.
Cattle-B steers, 500 %
CTS; heifers, 1926 @ $50; COWS. 3.75
q $50: feeders, SIS @4.50; calves,
$50 $3.50.
Hogs-Good heavy butchers, 6.55
a 6.75; fair to best, light, 6.00@
$50; pigs, AIS a $50
Sheep-Lambs, 5.0005.25; ewes,
S.25 03.50.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
MADERO VICTOR IN MEXICO.
Is Elected Presdent-Result for Vice
Presidency in Doubt.

Mexico City Francisco Vasguez
Gomez has been elected vice-pres-
ident of Mexico, defeating Jose Pine
ISuarez, the running mate of Francisco
l. Madero, according to incomplete re-
turns from the election in Mexico.
The Modernists, however, by no
means concede Suarez' defeat, and Ma
dero, in statement, claimed victory
for his vice-presidentia choice, as well
as himself.
At the headquarters of the Catholic
party it was asserted that Francisco
de la Barra, provisional president, had
been elected vice-president.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
MASONS GIVEN BIG LEGACY,
Order Is Left 100000 by Medford
Mass, Man.

Cambridge, Mass. = Masonic or
CARNATIONS are beneficiaries to the
extent of 100000 under the will of
the late Samuel G. Lawrence Of Med
ford, filed here. Other institutions re-
ceive large sums also, the total
amount given to all organizations
reaching $230,O00.
The principal Masonic requests are
$4,000 to the Masonic educational
and charitable trust and $4,000 to
various Masonic lodges, including
$4,000 to the Lawrence chapter of
Worcester.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
MINE GAS EXPLOSION FATAL.

One Man Killed, Twelve Injured In
Idle Illinois Shaft.
Harrisburg, Ill.-Paul Wilmoth, son
Of Baxter Wilmoth, of this city,
was killed and twelve workmen were
badly burned in gas explosion
at the WATSON mine, north of this
city. This mine has been idle for
the past week and the men were at
work repairing and laying track.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06

here and Sycamore Hill. Mrs. Roose-
welt was riding with Colonel Roose-
welt and Archie when something
startled Mrs. Roosevelt's horse, which
reared and threw her Mrs. Roose-
welt struck heavily on her head and
shoulders. The colonel saved her
from being dragged, although she was
taken home unconscious.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Jealous Man ATTEMPTS Suicide.

Upper Sandusky, O.-Grover c. Mid
dleton. who lived near Columbus, had
a picture of Miss Garland Nye of
Alveda, his sweetheart, in his hand
when he shot himself in the breast
His recovery is doubtful He was
Jealous
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
How II Happened.

Mrs. Grogan-Oi hear Kelly was in
an automobeel accident
Mrs. Dooley-Yis. Little Jimmy
Riley across tn way threw a brick
at wan, and 1t landed on Kelly's
facei"-Puck
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
To Train Mission canvasser.

Boston.-The laymens missionary
movement, which for the past two
years has held conventions through
out the country, will open a series of
training Institutes where instruction
will be given men willing to canvass
for money for missions.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Rescued.

DO any fishing this summer
Some" replied the patiently cheer
fui man.
Have any luck?"
"A little. l managed to keep sew
eral greedy monsters from swallow
Ing my brand-new tackle and running
away with it."
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Mart Continuation School

Madison. is agitating
the matter of securing continuation
school, authorized by the last leg
islature. Industrial branches are to
be taught to persons unable to af'
ford a college education.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Pinchot Mum on Alaska.

Cordova, Alaska.--Gifford Pinchot,
former chief of the forestry bureau,
dexter of Washington left here for
Seattle. Mr. PinchGt declined to
make known his impressions regard
ing the general Alaskan situation.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
OIL USED IN FIRE; TWO DEAD.

Bay City Woman's Carelessness Fa-
tai to Self and Granddaughter.
Bay City. Mich.-Two persons are
dead and two are seriously in
iured as the result OF an attempt to
light a fire in cook stove with kero-
sene. The dead are: Mrs William
Houle, aged tifty-two. and her grand
daughter, Marie Boucher, two years
old Mr. and Mrs Arthur Boucher,
parents of the child. were seriously
burned
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
TAFT is TOASTED BY BRYAN.
Two Opponents In 1908 Exchange

Compliments at Lincoln, Neb.
Lincoln, Neb.-President Taft re-
ceived cordial nonpartisan well
come to Nebraska and to Lincoln.
William ]. Bryan, rising before the
400 guests at the luncheon given here
n Mr.. Taft's honor, proposed toast
TIC the president of the United States
Mr.. Bryan sat at President Taft's
right during the luncheon and former
Senator Burkett sat at his left. Both
Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Taft were greeted
with uproarious cheering.
The toast to the president was
drunk standing, and at it's conclusion
Mr.. Taft returned the compliments
which the man he defeated for the
presidency had paid him in felicitcus
language.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Forced to Wear Trousers

Stockton, CHALLENGING she was
compelled to wear overalls and mems
shoes and milk twenty cows a day,
Mrs. Frank H. HarTell filed a suit for
divorce IN addition to the cruelty
charge she alleged failure to provide.
HarreIl is a farmer.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Former u. w. President Dead.

Madison-Word has been received
here of the death of John Bascom,
professor of political economy at
Williams college, Williamstown,
Mass. Prof. Bascom was president
Of the University of Wisconsin in
the early '70's.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Postal Savings Has Jubilee.

LondOn.-Figures compiled on the
recent celebration of the jubilee ami
versary of the establishment of the
British postoffice savings bank show
upward of 100000 depositors in
these institutions with 9169,000.000 to
their credit
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Call to Canada Houses.

Ottawa, Ont.-A proclamation has
been issued by the governor gen
eral calling on parliament to assem-
BILE on November Is. The date may
be changed, however, to suit the con-
venience of Mr.. Borden, the new
prime minister.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Turkey cron LARGE in Kentucky.

Turkey crcp Large in Kentucky.
Louisville. Ky.-Kentucky's turkey
crop will be bounteous this fall, &C.
cording to reports received here from
points out in the state The drought
gave the young turkey the condition
he likes best.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
The New Kind of Young Man.

TIC tN[W fNsi0 " sSAhS
az suppose the young man was
whispering soft nothings on the pier
last night"
NO auntie, he isn't that kind Of
Young man. He was telling me all
about the filled cheese business. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Just About,

Reporter-And how large were the
diamonds that you say were stolen
from your prima donna?
Press Agent-About so big.
Reporter-About the size OF chest.
nuts, Ell?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
ship s1,ooo.ooo in Gold.

Seattle, Wash.-The Northwestern.
the last STEAMER to leave Nome in Oc-
tober, will bring out S1.00O,000 In gold
dust and will carry also all persons
who do not intend to winter in the
northern camp. sI
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Firebug Gets Five Years.

Fond du Lac.-Jacob Piepark1e
of Berlin was found guilty OF set
ting fire to the barns of six farmers
in Green Lake county and sentenced
to five years in the Green Bay re-
fOrmatOry.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Penrose Wins at Primary

elphia.-George H. Earle, sup
ported by the forces behind United
States Senator Penrose, won in the
primaries the Republican nomination
for mayor over William s. Ware.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Storm Sinks MANY Ships.

Antwerp, Belgium. = Twenty-four
coasting vessels went ashore and 40
small craft were sunk in a storm
that swept the North sea. Many lives
were lost
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Arrest Mother for Murder,

Milwaukee.-Mrs. Otto Laabs, who
attempted suicide after compelling
her two little sons to drink carbolic
acid, is under arrest, charged with
the murder of one of the boys, who
died from the poison.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
DIXON FALLS TO HIS DEATH.
YOUNG Aviator Who Sailed Over the

Rockies Is Killed.
Spokane, Wash.-Aviator Cromwell
Dixon. who flew across the Rocky
mountains last Saturday, fell from
a height of 100 feet at the inter
state fair grounds here and received
injuries which caused his death.
Caught by an adverse current of air.
Dixon's machine turned on its side
and plunged into rocky railroad cut
While falling, Dixon pfuckily attempt
ed to right his aeroplane, and shouted
to the spectators:
Here / go! Here | go!"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Seeking Compensation,

Thompson-Do you like to play
bridge with your family?
Johnson-No. If I'm going TO lose
money I'd rather lose 1t where it
may do me some good.-Life.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Lone Rock Raises License.

Lone Rock.-At a special election.
Lone Rock citizens voted to increase
the license of retail liquor dealers
from 5000 to $500. The licenses
will become effective July first next
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Failed to File Election Expense.

Wausau.-R. J. Morter, candidate
for municipal judge, was found
guilty of failing to file his election
expense statement and directed tc
pay the costs, amounting to SIS.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
c. w. MORSE DROPS HIS FIGHT.
Prisoners Attorneys Will Withdraw

Appeal in Federal Court.
Atlanta, Ga.-Charles w. Morse
has ceased his fight for liberty,
for the present at least. His attor
neys will go before the federal circuit
court and ask permission to withdraw
without prejudice the appeal they
made last June from the decision of
Judge Newman of the federal court.
This means that Morse will be able to
renew the appeal at any time. 1t is
generally believed, however, that he
recognizes he has no chance now to
secure his liberty. Some believe
Morse will remain in prison until he
has served his ten-year sentence.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Receiver for Luneber COMPANY

Cairo, Iil.-A receiver has been ap-
pointed for the F. Sondheimer Lum-
Der company The liabilities are
given at 100000 and the assets esti-
mated at S1.250.0O0
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Blue and Black.

''You look blue"
81 am. | have called on her father"
What did he say that so upset
your"
TT was not what he said that upset
me."-Houston Post.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Dies of Rattlesnake Bite.

st. Joseph, Mo.-Mrs Elizabeth
Schmelebeck. thirty-fye years old,
died as the result of bite of rattle
snake. which attacked her in her gar
den
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06

A Physical lmpossIbillty.
Ella-Eow do you like your hobble
skirt?
Stella-Oh, l can't kick.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Taft Cow TO Go "a Georota.

Savannah, Ga-Pauline Wayne, the
White House cow. a gift to the presi-
dent, will be one of the prize stock
exhibits at the colored state fair at
Macon November 8 to II.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06

Minneapolis, Oct. 5, 1911.
Wheat-No. l, hard, 1.09 -; No.
L, northern, LOS IS; No. 2, northern,
LOT. Corn-No. 8, yellow, Csc.
Oats-No. 3, white, acc. Rye
No. 2, 81 1ac. aN
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
MRS. ROOSEVELT is INJURED.
Falls From Horse-CoIoneI Saves Her
When She Is Thrown

Oyster Bay, N, Y.ZMrs. Theodore
Roosevelt is recovering from inju-
ries received when she was thrown
from her horse Saturday The mis-
hap occurred on the road between
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Swedish Cabinet Forced Out.

Swedish Cabinet Forced Out.
StockhOlm.-The Swedish cabinet
headed by Premier Lindman has re-
signed because the general election
recently held resulted adversely to
the government
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
Chicago. Oct. 5. 1911.

Chicago, Oct. 5, 1911.
Cattle-Beeves, 40 a SIS; stock
Ars and feeders, 3.40@5.65; COWS
and heifers, 2.00@G.15; calves, 5.75
Oops.
Hogs-Light, 6.1006.S0; heavy,
$50 q 60; rough, 100000; pigs,
4.0006.40.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
RAIL RETURNS in SLUMP.
Net Operating Revenue Shows June
Decrease of SO Per Cent.

Washington = June returns from
"a per cent. of all the steam
railway mileage in the United
States show a decrease in the net OPP
Grating revenue per mile of $23, or So
per cent, according to summary of
revenue and expenses" issued by the
bureau of railway economics, main
tanned by the railroads in this city.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-06
FRUIT YIELD FALLING OFF.

Government to Probe Reported De-
terioration of Western Orchards.
Washington Reports of the
serious deterioration of orange,
apple and pear orchards on the irri-
gated lands of western states where
intensive farming methods are fol-
lowed has resulted in an investigation
by the department of agriculture to
determine the causes. The govern
meut will keep fruit and soil experts
in the irrigation states for several
months, studying the effect OF an
abundance of water on the orchards.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-12-22

must Doc paid by the Territorial treas.
Iuror fo tho treasurer OF such county
or city and county ON the last legal
day of each month. The taxes that
the Territorial treasurer is authorized
To- retain hrc those specified in tho
! nth subdivision OF section 8 of the
new act which is quoted above The
| treasurer Of the Territory IS required
to- pay the balance OF such taxes 10
the treasurer of the county or city
and county on the last legal day CT
each month for the purposes specified
in the first second, third and fourth
subdivisions stated above, that IS, FOR
current expenses, permanent improve
ments, interest and sinking runG, and
school buildings and grounds The
county or city and county treasurer
is required to allot such taxes for the
purposes specified in the second,
third and fourth subdivisions and is
required to keep such allotments in
special accounts for use for such pur-
poses only, and under no circum-
stances can allow any part thereof 70
be used for any other purposes, and
the treasurer of the Territory is also
restrained from allowing any moneys
retained by him for the purposes
specified in the fifth subdivision
Cschool purposes) to be used for any
other purpose; provided, however,
that if there is at any time insult.
cient money in the special accounts
for the purposes specified in the sec
ond, third, fourth or fifth subdivisions,
moneys in the general account Of the
county, city and county or Territory,
as the case may be, may be used for
such purposes, but in that event the
general account must afterwards be
reimbursed by tranfers from each
special account
The new tax act took effect on July
/. 1911. except those provisions to
which attention has been called relat-
lating to the preparation and trans
mission of estimates, and the ascer-
tainment by the assessor of the gen
eral tax rate for the year. These pro
visions take effect on January l, 1912,
but in the meantime temporary proyis-
ion is made for division of the taxes
between the Territory and the coun-
ties or city and county between July
/, 1911, and January !, 1912. These
provisions do not call for any discus
sion at this time.
The system put into operation by
the new laws seems unduly complicat-
ed, and is somewhat difficult of analy-
sis The practical effect is that the
proportion of the tax on real and per
sonal property to which the city and
county is entitled is limited to an
amount equivalent to what would be
realized from a tax of one-half of ono
per cent for current expenses, and one
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