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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Men and Women

Perhaps you did not know that there
are thousands of fine positions open for
both men and women. Such as Rail-
way Mail Clerk, which pays $500 to
$14OO year. Postal Clerk or Carrier,
salary $500 to $1,000. Custom House
Clerk or Department Clerk, pays 5000
to $500 year. If you are interested
in securing one of these fine positions
you should write at once for Free
Book. Address, Central Schools Dept. A.
512 Rochester, N. Y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
TIME FOR A CHANGE.

The people of Wisconsin have
reason to be exceedingly thankful
that the Legislature has adjourned
and to sincerely hope that we may
never have another of a like char
acter. 1t was dominated by an
element entirely at variance with
the best interests of the people
an element that created thirteen
commissions or boards, in addi-
ton to what we already have, to
eat up the peoples money. 1t ap-
propriated millions of dollars for
all kinds of purposes, raised the
pay of state employees who were al
ready receiving more than they
were earning, created new offices
and enacted laws to interfere with
the rights and privacy of individ-
uals and increased taxes to raise
more money to be squandered to
advance the political fortunes of
individuals. Instead of practic-
ing the utmost economy in public
expenditures, it went to the oppo-
site extreme and next winter when
the people pay their taxes they
will realize more fully the extrava-
gance of the legislature which has
just recently adjourned. This fol-
ly of prolonging sessions and the
criminal wastefulness in expendi-
lures has been growing from ses-
sion to session and it is time to
call halt. There seems to be
but one remedy to change existing
conditions in the state and that is,
to turn the state administration
over to another party, repeal half
of the laws which now cumbers the
state statutes, abolish a lot of un-
necessary Offices and commissions
and reduce the salaries of officials
to a basis which will correspond
with those paid in business estab-
lishments, where more work is re-
quired and the time of labor per
day from two to three hours longer.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Advertised Letters

Following is list of letters re-
naming uncalled for in the Water
town postoffice for the week ending
July Is:
Beck, Otto
Clark, Mary Tennien
Cooan, Bertha
Cooley, Byron III.
Fleming, E. J.
Floith, Esther
Grabow, VIM.
Heidy, H.
James, Mrs. Anna
Jrueger, A.
Kroessing, E. R.
Kruge, Aug.
Mason, Ed
Moore, Mrs. G. R. foreign Sd class)
Orchard Grove Cheese and Butter
Company.
Phral, Frank
Piper, G. F.
Raether, VIM.
Schliewe, Mrs. Emil L.
Schuett, l..
Wolf, Miss Minnie
H. T. Eberle, P. NJ
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
my DEAR SON."

Immediately after beginning a
letter with the words, My Dear
son." Mrs. Catherine Vrooman of
Davenport, Iowa, sank back dead,
the victim of heart disease. So SAYS
a dispatch from the Iowa town.
A strange last good-by-those
simple words of greeting. And yet
today all over the world farewells
as strange, as unconscious, as un-
expected, are being said.
It is a pregnant thought. and
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

structiOns submitted a unanimous re-
port recommending the appointment of
an additional teacher in the High school,
Exh. B., which was adopted, all voting
in the affirmative.
Arthur Bursinger was engaged to sup
erlntend the installation of the heating
land ventilating system in Webster
school, under the direction of the COM
mittee on Buildings and Grounds, his
services to begin as soon as new material
is put in and his wages for such SER
vices were fixed at $1,000 per week,
whenever actively and necessarily en-
gagged in the work, all voting in the at
firmgtive.
The following resolutions were unan-
imOusly adopted:
Resolved, that the Board of Education
exceedingly regrets the withdrawal of
Professor w. P ROseman from our pub
lie educational system in this city, for
during the seven years at the head Of
our public schools as superintendent he
has proven himself most efficient in
structor and executive officer. The peo-
pie owe it to his untjring energy that
the Board established a manual train
ing and domestic science course, and
Further Resolved, that the Board
wishes Supt. Roseman unqualified sue
cess in his new position with the Uni
versity of Wisconsin.
The contracts for coal and wood for
the ensuing year were let as follows to
| the lowest bidders, all voting in the af-
firmative: Hard coal at $8.43 per ton
and Youghiogheny screenings at $40
per ton.
H. Tetzlaff, soft coal, Hooking Valley
at $40 per ton, July delivery.
The Superintendent was instructed to
notify the newly elected teachers of their
appointments and request their accep-
tances by July 18th, 1911.
The Truant officer filed his report for
the months of April and May, 1911, which
was accepted and placed on file.
The contract for the heat regulation
in Webster school was let to the Nation
al Regulator Company, being the low
est bidders, for $4,000, all in afirma-
tive.
The Board adjourned.
CARL R. FIELD, Clerk.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Herki ms Of Chicago
are guests at the home Of Mrs. M. Alden.
Mrs. Will Reynolds of Green Bay, was
entertained at the Higgins home, last
week.
Mrs. A. K. Olsen and son Irwin, spent
Wednesday in Watertown.
Jack DOWd returned from ST. JOseph's
hospital, Milwaukee, Sunday evening.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Death in Roaring Fire

may not result from the work of frebugs,
but often severe burns are caused that
make quick need for Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the quickest, surest cure, for
burns, wounds, bruises, boils. sores. It
subdues Inflammation. It kills pain. It
soothes and heals. Drives off skin erup-
tions. ulcers and piles. Only Csc at the
Gamm Corner Drug Co.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

appropriated the sum of 500, 900
to erect a mo ument in the Vicks-
burg military park to commemo-
rate the achi evements of the con-
federate navy during the civil war.
It is an insult to every man who
served in the Union army during
that sanguinary period and to their
decendents; and the names OF the
members who voted for the appro-
priation should be published with
heavy blackfaced letters that the
union veterans may know who they
are. If the rebellion was wrong
in 1861, it is equally wrong IN
1911 and does not deserve COM
memorating, especially by the gov
eminent, which the confederates
sought to destroy. The men who
served in the federal army during
the rebellion do not entertain i'll
feeling toward their opponents, for
they were brave men fighting for a
bad cause and are willing to forget
and forgive, but the confederates
and their sympathisers are not So,
for on every possible occasion they
endeavor to establish the righte-
BUSINESS of their cause and ask for
national aid to that end. If the
confederates want monument, let
them build it, the same as the
states have done, WITHOUT calling
on the national government.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

Is there anything in prayer? 1t
seems so. Prayers during the 1911
session of the legislature cost the
state s762, or aboutS IS SO per pray
er. They were offered by the resident
clergy of Madison at the opening
of each days session, each clergy
man taking one week. Who knows
but what the influence of these
prayers had something to do with
prolonging the session?
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Board of Education

Regular meeting or the BOARD OF BLU
cation, July 9Th, 1911.
All members present, except COmr.
Blaesius. President Moore in the chair.
Reading of minutes dispensed with.
Several accounts were presented and
referred to the Finance committee.
The Finance committee presented the
following report which was adopted and
the accounts therein contained were al
lowed, all voting in the affirmative.
To the Hon., the Board Of Education
Gentlemen:
Your Finance committee would re-
spectfully report that we have examin-
ed the following accounts and recon-
mend their allowance as follows:
Jas. W. Moore, for insurance. S 1920
@. G. Hahn, for insurance 1920
University Extension Division,
for lecture $500
Times Publishing Co., for print
ing notices. 7.2O
r. H. Brennecke, for supplies $40
LID LIZ dcuIy, IOI ouppiItS O.UO
Wis. Telephone Co., f.r services
and toll ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1910
Max II. Blasius, for tuning pi-
anO. 200
Ferd Behlke, for carpenter work 2.10
WatertOWn Gas and Electric Co.
for services, bills dated July l. 1888
Louis SchOlI, for work at Web
ster school 1000
Schempf Drug Co., for supplies 1853
Carl f. NOWack, for chair rent ~
Chas. Wittchow, for repairs and
material 1.89
W. P. ROseman, for money adj
vanced for express 100
Jas. W. Moore, for printing 28.20
Watertown Turn Verein, hall
rent 5000
WatertOwn Weekly Leader, for
printing proceedings - 1870
c. R. Field, for money advanced
for stamps and exchange 4.33
Eugene Dietzgen Co., for sup
plies. $50
Downey & Kruse Co., for plans
and specifications - 1890
Paragraph Printing and Sta
tiOnery Co., for diplomas - 1850
Badger StereOpticoh Co.. for
physical apparatus 1850
D. c. Heath & Co., for text books ZIP
A. Flanagan Co., for supplies $3.50
Yawkey Crowley Lumber Co., for
lumber 818
Jno. I. Ryan, for supplies--- 1853
The committee on Buildings and
Grounds submitted report recommend
ing necessary repairs to school houses,
which was adopted.
Exh A, which was adopted, all voting
in the affirmative.
The committee was also authorized to
have the necessary repairs made and adj
vertise for sealed proposals for fire es-
cape on Douglas school.
Tobias Chew was elected first assis-
tant teacher in the High school. On
motion, his wages were fixed at $4,000
per school month, all voting in the af-
frmative.
Nevesa NJ. Ryan was elected assistant
teacher in the High school latin. Her
wages were fixed at $500 per school
month, all in affirmative.
Miss Gretchen LehaenIeher was elect
ed assistant teacher in the High school
History and English). Her wages were
fixed at $500 per school month.
Roland O. Marsh was elected assistant
teacher in the High school Chemistry
and Physics). His wages were fixed at
$500 per school month, all in the af-
frmative.
T. c. Thayer was elected assistant
teacher in the High school physical &c.
Ography). His wages were fixed at $85.
90 per school month, all in affirmative.
The matter of electing supervisor of
music was laid over until the next
meeting.
The committee on Teachers and In
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

Gov. McGovern expresses him
self as being we'll pleased with the
work of the last legislature, for the
reason, that it carried out the pied
ges in the last republican state
platform. He no doubt overlook
ed the fact, that we no longer have a
republican party-the party of Lin
coin, Grant, Hayes and McKin-
ley, but instead, a mob of tax eat
ers who are burdening the people
by wild and unnecessary extraga-
vance. The democrats in the legis-
lature probably help them, to make
the so-called republican party as
odious as possible-and succeeded.
On the 18th inst, the United
States Senate by vote of 90 to 10,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY.

A great deal of fault is being ex-
pressed throughout the country
over the enormous expense of the
investigations inaugurated by the
democratic majority in the House
of Representatives. The expenses
have already run up into hundreds
of thousands of dollars and the
end is not yet. The fact must be
taken into consideration, that the
democratic majority in the lower
branch of Congress was really COM
PEELED to investigate everything in
sight, for they had asserted that
there was much rottenness at the
national capitol during the cam
palgn last year. The question is:
Each person will have his indivi-
dual opinion which will be inhu-
enced to some degree by the party
affiliations. The writer believes it
has paid, for lands worth billions
OF dollars has been saved, and the
president relieved of one r. A..
Ballinger, who was a Jonah in his
cabinet.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

A certain element in Congress are
terribly incensed against the news
papers throughout the country, al
leging that they are influenced in
their attitude on the Canadian rec
iprocity pact because that It's rati-
6cation would cheaper print paper.
By the same process of reasoning,
the publishers might accuse the
element referred to of being in
f1uenced against the pact by the
paper trust, the lumber barons and
other big interests"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

Very mild is the following, but
it's from the Chicago Tribune:
Some intimate friend of Mr.. La
Follette's may render him an i'm
portant service by whispering this
in his ear: Bob, there are times
when you talk too much.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

The Lorimer investigation thus
tar has proven beyond controversy
that there has been a good deal of
willful lying, and it seems to be
largely upon the part of the wit
nesses against Lorimer, who, no
doubt, is no better than he ought
to be.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

Having been focked" by a sup
posed republican Legislature into
democratic senatorial and congress
sional districts, the Republicans of
Jefferson county will be justified in
voting the democratic ticket at the
next state election, but more es-
pecially, as there is no longer
republican party with which to be
identified, The party in both state
and nation has been disrupted and
destroyed by men seeking to ad-
vance their own ambitious inter-
ests, rather than the good of the
people, extravaganza has run riot,
taxes increased and there is no re-
lief in sight.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02

We'll Equipped Furnace Heated Throughout
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02

The three had attracted much otten- ton from the time that they had start na ont upon their long journey-the beautiful woman with the somber eyes. her golden haired little son, who made his way with confidence into the arms and hearts of passengers alike, and the bright faced girl who devoted herself tirelessly to both mother and child.
 "who is shey a curious one asked of the boy. "Your governess or moth CTS companlouY" And Robbie wrinkled his brows thouEhtfully.
 Most of the time" he answered sshe Is just our friend"
 The train slowly wound its way mp the mountain slope one sunshiny morn ing. then stopped ot a little settlement, where many passengers alighted to en- iov the view. The beautiful woman razed ustlessly at the glorious pano- rama spread out before her, while the girl caught Robbie by the hand
 Come" she said; i've will gather some wild flowers"
 At length the train whistle called shrilIy. and the people ran laughing and crowding up the steps The girl flushed and b-eathless, came last. The mask of indifference fell from the wo- man as she leaned forward,
 "Wbere Is Eobbie| she cried.
 eHe started back long ago to bring a flower to you"
 Ina moment all was confusion. Eager helpers searched Che cars unavanngly and the whistle blew a last warning as the girl drew Bobbie's mother hastily Into the road.
 We win have to stay over until we find him" she said.
 A searching party was instituted at once. while the two women waited all day long at the shack which did duty as a hotel. but as night fen no trace Of the missing boy had been found. Many messages were dispatched Co
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02

various places. and in the morning. following a night Of suspense, a detec- tive arrived from the nearest city.
 "The boy's mother is a wealthy wo- man." he explained to the girl, and the police suspect that this may be a case Of Kidnapping"
 She listened wide eyed as he sharply questioned the rough men who lounged about the wooden platform At last one was found who could give help ful clew. He had seen yellow hnired hoy who wore a scarlet cap going far up the lonely trail with "the mountain man."
 Describe him" the detective said quickly. 'yhere does he liver
 The informant hesitsted a moment doubtfuuy. "He's a queer one, he 0n- swered. "Lives away up thar by him self: never speaks Co one Of us, and no one knows whar he come from or what's his name. That's why we just call him the mountain man Tll show you his shack" he agreed suddenly and the men departed.
 When the official returned later in the day the girl came forward to meet him
 "The child's mother is too ill to be disturbed at present" she said "Wil you tell me what you have learnedT
 "very little" he replied, though we found this mysterious mountain man. He was fishing in one of the small streams and was not disposed to taikr answering our questions in monosyl- fables. When we told him that Che boy had been seen in his company yoster- day he coolly gave us permission Go search his cabin home. We have done SC"
 And you foundT she asked breath lessly.
 Fumbllng in an inner pocket, he drew forth tiny crumpled shoe and laid it in her palm.
 "Only this" be replied.
 "Why. ie is too smaIr' the girl cried RonderingIy. "ThIs Is a baby's shoe '
 She stood thoughtfuny regarding the little bent shoe.
 "T should like to talk to this strange man, she said at length. "Please, will you take me to himgn
 He looked up In surprise q am afraid it would be useless, and the l fellow is not very civil
 "SBll, I should like to go, she in- sisted
 So he jed her up and up the steep mountain path, pausinE at last in an
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE GUREDl

by local applications. co they cannot reach the diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one way 60 cure deaf ness. and that Is by consdmdonai remedies Deafness is caused by on lnflamed condition of the Eustachian Tube When this tube Is inflamed YOU have a rumbling sound or imper' feet bearlng. and when t Is entirely closed. deafness Is the resuf, and un' elss the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to It's nor nal condition, hearing win be de stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten ere caused by CatarTh, which is noth. ing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We wIu give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of deafness (caused by Catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir culars, freq
 FL CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o,
 Sold by Druggists, 75o
 Take Halls Family Pills for oonsd patton
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02
GRAND REDUCTION OF STOCK
 SALE

The Pack Train Is now selling big lot of Good Goods at reduesd prices as they are getting too oh lo hold ana sell at a profit Yours n Herman Grimm
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02

THREE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02
RYE

MONTICELLO RYE
 PEBBLEFORD RYE
 GIBSON RYE. Bottled In Bond In Bulk or in Battles. At Ahe Board of Trade. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02

Take East Lake car from FOURTH AVENUE urs,r pap,t ta Fourth Ret. Union & Pike
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-02

Immediately Opposite the White Pass DepQ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-25
THE RED SHIRTS.

Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement in another column calling a
meeting of the surviving Red Shirts of
1876 to be held in Yorkville on Mon
day, July 81.
This recalls stirring times Of thirty
five years ago, and of which a large
proportion of the people in charge of
the affairs Of York county today have
but faint, If any recollection.
In those old days, a call like that
published by DR.. Saye today would
have put the county In tremble from
the Catawba to Broad and from the
North Carolina line far down to into
Chester, and on the day appointed the
alive with red shirted horsemen, hur-
rahing for Hampton and reform.
Even the very boys were organized,
there being in the town Of Yorkville
about so chaps from to 12 years old,
uniformed with red shirts, across the
breasts Of which appeared in large
letters the words, Hampton Boys"
other boys from IL to Is were known
as Evans Boys" and the boys from
16 on up belonged to the horsemen
crowd and could vote. At least many
Of them did.
There are living in the county today
several thousand men, who were en-
thusiastic participants in those STIR
ring times and no one need be sur
prised if a repetition of the old call
today-even though it be only a call
for a reunion-meets with a response
that is calculated to open the eyes of
the young people Of today.
The object of the meeting of July
81, Is merely to form a survivors, organ
iZation and to canvass the situation
with a view to having the county as
fully represented as possible at the
state reunion to he held in Columbia
on August 10 and IL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-25

new arrangement should drive cotton
away; that If some cotton is driven
away to vindicate this argument, the
effect will only be temporary and that
matters Will soon regulate themselves.
The application for the appointment
of additional weighers Is being made
on the ground that the county COM
missioners have the right to appoint
"one or more" weighers, otherwise as
many as they please, and II weighers
I'm the employ Of the moving buyers
secure official appointment, take the
prescribed oath, give bond and have
their scales tested periodically as re-
quired by law, the public weigher idea
will be complied with and there should
be no objection to their appointment.
On the other hand the movers in favor
of the public platform hold the law as
it stands, contemplates the weighing Of
cotton by a disinterested weigher,
whose business and duty 1t will be to
treat all alike, that the provision Of
law authorizing the appointment Of
additional weighers was solely to take
care of the contingency under which
the business of a market could not be
attended to by one weigher or at one
platform, and that the appointment Of
employees of private buyers as weigh
ers would only tend to circumvent the
law and by dividing up the weighing
fees make the support Of an independ-
ent buyer impossible.
Taken altogether the situation Is
quite interesting, and although those
who are after the establishment Of
public platform seem to have rather
the advantage at this time, just
what shape the affair might take be-
fore 1t Is finally settled, Is not to be
predicted with safety. 1t Is the rule,
however, that radical changes from
long established customs Of any kind
are seldom accomplished without
considerable amount of agitation and
more often than otherwise there is
considerable strife.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-25

A pretty good way to judge of a
mans character is by the way he meets
his financial obligations. The fellow
who is careless about paying his debts
and who will not pay them if he can
get around it is not much of a man.
He may safely be put down as a bad
citizen in almost every respect
Greenwood Journal.
Correct; but oh, how many bad cit
izens there are, measured according to
this standard OF course, we would
not be considered as admiring a
scoundrel of any kind, but there are
gradations, and according to our mind,
the man who can pay what he justly
owes and wont, is a worse man than
the fellow who will pick your pockets,
or burglariZe your house. The one has
at least the courage to jeopardize his
skin and liberty. The other is most
and despicable coward.
Most people will pay if they have the
money: but there are some who do
not think they are called upon to pay
until they have so much money that
they do not know what else to do with
many swindlers and bad men in the
world. if those who believe in being
square and upright would realize that
it is their duty to help force the more
careless up to a proper conception of
duty.