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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
PROBING DEATH OF INDIAN
Joe Gordon Found Dead in Road
Near Teal Lake-Companion
Asleep by Corpse.

Hayward-Joe Gordon. an Indian
was found dead with a rifle wound
in his breast on the road four miles
from Teal Lake and twenty miles
from Hayward. Gordon left town
with Christ Olson on a wagon loaded
with provisions. Olson was found
in a. drunken stupor near Gordon's
body. Sheriff Clark and the coroner
are Investigating the case.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
kenosha Man Hangs Self.

Kenosha Robert Yule, aged ga,
committed suicide by hanging at the
home of his nephew, B. F. Yule, in
the town of Somers. He was a son
Of the late Alexandria Yule,
wealthy pioneer, and brother of
George Yule, president of the Balm
wagon works here. Domestic trou-
bles, which eliminated in a divorce
from his wife years ago, are given
as the cause.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Must Run Weekly Train.

Madison.-At least one train a week
must be operated by the 500 line be-
tween Spirit Falls and Chelsea under
an order issued by the state railroad
commission. The road complained that
it could not operate the branch line, as
additional equipment would be needed
which would cost at least $4,000. The
commission also fixed the rates to be
charged for carrying freight over this
branch road
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Takes Brother for Wolf.

Superior.-Joseph Derosia shot
and killed his brother Frank near
Burberry, mistaking the boy for a.
wolf. Joseph was walking home
from Burberry, carrying a rife for
protection against wolves. Frank,
who was walking in the opposite di-
rection, had evidently stopped to tie
his shoe when his brother spied him
in the road. Thinking the dark OBJ
ject wolf, he fired
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
INSURANCE LAW IN FORCE
New Method of Paying and CoIIec Ct
ing for Examination of Com
panies Operative.

MadisOn.-The new law reforming
the method of collecting and paying
for expenses of examinations of in
surance companies has gone into eff
feet. 1t provides that all moneys
collected from companies for ex-
aminations must be paid into the
state treasury and all expenses be
audited by the state treasurer and
paid out of the state treasury.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Baker Again Heads Chiefs.

Madison-Chief of Police Henru
q. Baker of Racine was reelected
president of the Wisconsin Chiefs of
Police association at the closing ses-
sion here. Other officers elected
were August Scheck of Sheboygan.
president; j. w. Weber of La
Crosse, secretary-treasurer Milwau-
kee was selected for the 1912 con-
vention.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
MANY View Lotus Bed.

Trempealeau.-Man visitors are ar
irving daily to view the beautiful lotus
bed, the largest in the United States,
at Round lake. This rare water lily of
golden hue is found nowhere else in the
world than in Wisconsin, around New
Orleans and in Egypt
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Brewery Agents Accused.

Kenosha.-Declaring that brewery
agents are violating federal laws by
peddling beer by the bottle in Ke-
nosha streets, John F. Ladgan, presi.
dent of the Wisconsin Retail Liquor
Dealers association, has demanded
an investigation.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
State Fair Premium List Out.

MISUNDERSTANDING R. w. Row
lands is mailing the premium list of
the state fair to be held in Milwau-
zee, Sept. IL to 16, to prospective
exhibitors. Copies may be secured
by writing to Secretary Rowlands,
state board Of agriculture, Madison.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
SaIoonkeeper Fined for Assaults.

Mathematician F McFetridge,
besa, was fined 800 for assaulting
Jens Femrite because the latter
signed petition protesting against
the granting of a license to McFet-
ridge.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
VIII Honor Late Lnwyer,

Misunderstanding M. L. Lueck
has issued an order that Aug. % be
observed as a memorial day for the
late T. e. Ryan. The services will be
held under the auspices of the county
bar association.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Priest Dies SuddenIv

Milwaukee. - Rev. Phelin F.
Hughes, pastor of the Holy Assump-
ton church at ST. Martins, died sud-
denly OF dilation of the heart at the
Hotel Pfister.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Journalistic Course at Ripon.

Ripon.-Ripon college will institute
course in journalism as a part of the
regular college courses this fall. 1t
will be in charge of Prof. Egbert r
Nichols.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Wife Deserter Gets Two Years.

Manitowoc.-W. j. Reardon, for
merly a steward on Goodrich line
boats and resident here for years,
has been sentenced to two years at
Waupun on a charge of abandoning
his wife and three small children.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Meets Death in Midair.

aukesha.-Edward Merry, while
working on pole on an electric wire
working on pole, accidentally took
hold of an electric wire containing
$500 volts. He was instantly
killed.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
Seneca Bank Increases canital.

MadiSOn.-COmmiSS of Bank
ing Kuolt has approved an amend
sment to the articles of incorporation
of the Farmers and Merchants State
bank of Seneca increasing it's capital
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
State Endeavorers Meet.

Lake Geneva.-The seventh annual
conference and rally Of the Wiscon-
sin Christian Endeavor society has
begun here On Conference point.
About 80 are in attendance.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
500. 600 Ere In Wire Plant.

Milwaukee.-Fire in the Wisconsin
Wire & Iron works destroyed a two
story wing of the plant and caused
an estimated loss of $4,000
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
To Clear Black River Channel.

La Crosse.-Congressman Esch has
been notified that government dredgs
will be sent to clear out a new channe.
between La Crosse and Onalaska in
Black river
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-28
.IanesviIle Ice Houses Burn

Janesville.-A blaze believed to
have been of incendiary origin de-
stroyed the city ice houses, entailing
loss Of $4,000.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
SAYS THAT CHURCH GOING
is NOT ON THE DECREASE
Rev. J. Henning Nelms Addresses
the Woodmen Of the World at
Memorial Services.

With the statement that church furni-
ture factories are running day and night
In an effort to supply the demands made
upon them and that there are not half
enough ministers OF the gospel to admin
lister to the spiritual needs Of the peo-
pie. Rev. j. Henning Nelms, rector of the
MED the assertion that churchgoers are
on the decrease and that churches in the
United States are decadent.
Rev. DIR. Nelms spoke at the memorial
exercises Of the Woodmen Of the World
and the Woodmen Circle, having OBJ
tanned the consent Of the Bishop Of
Washington to conduct the services which
were held at the close Of evening prayer.
The text of DR.. Nelms sermon was "All
Ye Are Brethren" DIR. Nelms warned the
members Of the eight chapters who par
ticipated against the belief that fraternal
rites are religion.
Representatives James W. Collier of
Mississippi and Morris Sheppard Of Tex
as preceded the rector both dwelling at
length on the high purpose Of the Wood
men of the World and the great work
the order performs for widows and or
phans Of its members.
The joint committee having In charge
the memorial services consisted of F. r
Murphy. chairman; Miss Nellie OBrien.
secretary; William Schoneberger. treas
urer: G. L. Dixon. John Holm. M. G.
Birch, A. P. Hart. C. W. williams
George Sunday, Benjamin Harding, DR..
II. w. Tobias. w: H. Mckinney, T. w.
Posey. B. F. Williams. William Rein
Crump. ]: H: Monroe. Mrs. NJ. G. Howe,
Mrs. v. c. Wrenn. Mrs. Minnie McCon-
nell. Mrs. Emma Cook and Mrs. Gertie
Booth.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
SHIPPING TIES NORTH.
Nearly $4,000 Will Leave the Po
tomac in the Next FORTNIGHT,

Nea4y $4,000 railroad ties will leave
the Potomac within the next two weeks
for Philadelphia, New York and Boston,
and 1t Is stated that the shipments of
ties will be heavy throughout the sum-
mer.
The big seagoing barge Charles s..
Hearne, which unloaded a cargo Of as
phalt at Georgetown, will tomorrow be
taken to Alexandria to load about 10000
ties for New York. The ties will be load
ed at the Alexandria shipyard. and will
be brought by rail to Alexandria from
interior points in Virginia.
The seagoing barge Donahue is in Up
per Machodoc creek to take aboard 10000
ties. which she will take to Boston. The
vessel Is now about half loaded. and will
complete her cargo before the end OF this
month
The three-masted schooner Annie F.
Ansley Is under charter to load about
5000 ties at Somerset beach for Boston,
and Is expected to arrive at her loading
point this week to begin taking aboard
her cargo.
The barge Wicomico is at Cole landing
in Aqua creek to load 5000 ties for Phila-
delphfa- About week will be required
to complete her cargo and for her to be
waiting the tug that will carry her to
her distintaion. These vessels are being
loaded by L. A. Clark & Son OF this city.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
NEW WHARVES ON RIVER.
Plans Prepared for Pier at Entrance
to Quantico Bay.

Plans have been prepared for the build
ing Of new wharf on the Potomac at
the lower side of the entrance to Quantico
bay, at a point where Bangs wharf stood
many years ago. H. B. Hutchison of
this city, the owner Of the property, is
having the pier built as an outlet by
water for the products Of his farm, and
the structure will be ready for use late
in the summer. A pile driver was taken
from Aqua creek a day or two ago to
the site of the new wharf to start work
upon it. Many years ago, before the
advent of the railway between this city
and Richmond, Bangs wharf was an i'm
portant point of call for the steamboat
lines running between this city and river
points, and old river men say they have
seen steamers almost as large as those
now in service load at this point
One of Clarke & Winston's pile drivers
has been at work for a week or ten days
repairing the wharf at Lower Cedar
Point. Nd. belonging to Robert Grain of
Baltimore, and, it is stated, 1t Is to be
made point Of call by the steamers of
the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
line. Mr.. Grain has had plans prepared
for the reconstruction Of the wharf, and
it is said. that this work will be done
shortly.
Brick House wharf. in Upper Machodoc
creek, one OF the leanding places of the
steamers from this city, is also being re-
built and put in good order. Brick House
Is one Of the most important landings In
Upper Machodoc and considerable freight
passes over It each week.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
GIVEN FLOWERS BY TAFL
President Remembers Children a
Sunday School,

Each child who participated in chfl-
dren's day exercises at All Souls Church
yesterday bore away a carnation. q gift
to the little folks from President Taft.
President Taft has attended these an
nual exercises on two occasions since he
has occupied the White House. He sent
the carnations this year. as he could not
attend.
The following letter from the President,
accompanying the gift. was read by
Supt. Grosvenor Dave to the Sunday
school:
II very much regret that my engage
ments will take me out OF the city for
the Sunday upon which you celebrate
what may be called the commencement
exercises Of your Sunday school.
IT have attended them two years In
succession. and greatly enjoyed the evi-
denceS OF the good work which has been
done in teaching tke children the proper
method of studying the Bible and laying
the foundation for that part OF their
education which may be called perma-
nent. The school and all fits officers and
all its children have my very best
wishes"
To every flower was attached a card
bearing this greeting: "A gift to All
Souls Sunday school from President Taft.
June 4. 1911"
Recitations and songs were given by
the various classes. The pastor, the Rev.
L. G. B. Pierce, was present and made Q
brief address.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
ANOTHER OPERATION NEEDED.
Skin Grating Process for Alice
Houghton But Partly Successful.

Alice v. Houghton. the census office
clerk who was severely injured by re-
volving steel shaft at the census bureau
January 81 last. and underwent several
skin grating operations for restoration
OF her scalp at the Emergency Hospital,
will have to undergo another severe
ordeal. This announcement was made
this morning.
Miss Houghton remained at the hospital
until about one month ago, when she was
removed to her home, 2O11 Kalorama
road northwest. Her physicians thought
the operation had proved successful, but
portions of the skin which had been placed
on her forehead and the back of the
head failed to grow, and it was decided
that another operation would be neces-
sary. AS yet no date has been set.
When Miss Houghton was first taken to
the hospital an effort was made to grow
her scalp to the head again. but the skin
failed to grow. Relatives and several
friends gave portions Of their skin for a
covering for Miss Houghton's head 1t
is not known from whom the skin for
the next operation will be taken. Dr.
George T. Vaughn, with the assistance of
DR.. George Price Of the Emergency Hos
pital staff. will perform the operation.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
GOES FOR SLAIN WIFE'S BODY.
Arthur Moran Comes Hero, Then
Leaves for St. Louis.

Arthur Moran, whose wife was mur-
dered in st. Louis last week. and for
whom his relatives in this city have
made a continuous search in order to ap-
prise him Of the fact. has been found He
arrived in Washington last night from
Boston, where a telegram from his
mother received Saturday afternoon in
formed him Of the tragedy.
Moran left at IL 80 o'clock this morn
ing for st. Louis to take possession OF
his thirteen-year-old son. Raymond, who
witnessed the shooting OF his mother. He
will bring the boy to this city, where he
will make his home for the present.
Mrs. Katharine Moran, the murdered
woman, was killed by Albert Shule of
Washington. with whom she went to ST.
Louis last February. Shule then shot
himself and drank an ounce of carbolic
acid, dying a few moments later. Ray
mond, who was in the room during the
shooting, declared that Shule fired at
him.
At the time of the tragedy 1t was not
known where Moran was located and ef-
forts to find him failed. Before leaving
for st. Louis this morning Moran said
that he would bring the body of his wife
to Washington for burial. II it were pos
sible to do SO.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
LAW FOR MOTOR BOATS.
Regulations Prescribing When Life
Preservers Are Required.

The following opinion of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor given by
d. N. HoOyer. acting supervising in
Spector general Of the steamboat in
spection service. in the case Of Balti-
more concern which was fined S1OO for
operating a power boat not carrying pas
sengers for hire without having life
preservers or other equipment aboard for
saving life. as required by section Of
the regulations, Is of interest to motor
boat owners here.
Mr.. Hoover says:
"If you will refer to section B. you Will
note that life preserverS are not required
for any person on motor boats not carry
ing passenges for hire, and. therefore. II
the operator of a motor boat not carrying
passengers for hire, does not see At to
have life preserver for his own use it is
not violation of the law. You will
note. however. that section requires
that II they do not have life preservers
they should have life belts, buoyant
cushions. ring buoys. or other device to
be prescribed by Secretary OF Commerce
and Labor sufficient to sustain afioat
every person on board"
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Dead When Physician Arrives.
MANY GOING FROM HERE.
National Conference of Charities and
Correction in Boston.

The thirty eighth national confer
ence Of charities and correction is to
meet in Boston June to 14th, in
elusive. A large Washington de1ega-
tion is expecting to be present, in
cluding Hennen Jennings. president Of
the Associated Charities; Judge Will
liam H De Lacy Of the Juvenile
Court, William H. Baldwin. member of
the executive committee Of the asso-
ciated charities; Rev. John Van
Schaick. Jr.. president of the Monday
Evening Club; John Joy Edison. presi-
dent of the board of public charities:
Miss Mabel T. Boardman, chairman Of
the relief board of the American Ma
tiOnal Red Cross, Ernest P. Bicknell
director of the American National
Red Cross; George S. Wilson, secretary
of the board OF charities; Walter s.
C6Ord. general secretary, Associated
Charities; Miss Elizabeth Brown, as
6istant secretary; Miss Frances S.
Crosby and Miss Fanny NJ King, Dis
trict visitors, Associated Charities.
Mr.. Baldwin is one of the committee
pf seven to make preliminary arrange
ments for the establishment of a ma
ttonal association of societies for or
ganizing charity. One of the charter
members Of the new association is the
Washington Associated Charities
George S. Wilson is 10 have a paper
at the conference upon state Super-
vision Of Public and Private Charities"
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Lutheran Chapel Dedicated.

Tho chapel Of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church of the Epiphany, at the intersec-
tion Of New Hampshire avenue and 10th
street northwest. was dedicated yesterday
morning. the sermon being preached by
Rev. H. H. Weber, secretary of the ex-
tension board of the Lutheran General
Synod. The vested choir OF the church
led the professional which marched into
the church at the beginning of the serv-
ice. singing Lift Up Your Heads. o Ye
Gates" The clergy, consisting of Rev.
Charles F. Steck. pastor: d. II. Bauslin
professor Of the history of theology and
homiletics at Wittenberg College, Spring
field. Ohio. and G. z. Slaybough. marched
In the rear Of the procession.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
SERMON IN CHINESE.
Missionary Chiu Begins Work
Among Countrymen in Washington.

George Ivan Chiu. interdenominational
missionary to the Chinese of Washing
ton. has taken up his work in this city
Ind says he hopes to be particularly sue
.essful In his efforts to bring the gospel
10 those Of his race living here His
rst meeting was held yesterday after
hoon In the Church OF the Ascension.
where he addressed the Chinese Sunday
school The first part Of his address was
was IN English. during which he thanked
The teachers Of the school for the interest
they are taking in his fellow countrymen.
He then spoke to the assembled Chinese
% the Cantonese dialect which 1t spoken
by the Chinese of Washington, who, with
lew exceptions, all come from southern
China. Mr.. Chiu is also master of the
Manchu dialect. which is spoken by only
a few of the Chinese here.
He Will have his headquarters at the
Gospel Mission on Al street northwest
The Woman's lnterdenominational Mis-
sionary Union through its president, Mrs
John Newton Culbertson, is largely re-
sponsible for Mr.. Chiu's coming to Wash
lngtOn-
Evening star., 1911-06-05
RUNAWAY GIRL LOCATED.
DR.. A. G. Deans Goes to North Caro-.
lima After His DAUGHTER.

Ethel Deans. the seventeen-year-o -old
daughter Of DR.. A C. Deans Of 1109
9Th street northwest. whose ambitions
to embrace a theatrical career led her
to run away from her home last Thurs
day to join a theatrical troupe, is ex-
pected to be brought back to this city
by her father late tonight from Spring
Hope. N. c.. where she was arrested.
The girl was located in the North
Carolina town by the Washington au-
thorittes, acting on information fur
nished them by a friend of the girl
to whom she had confided her plans
for going on the stage. According to
this friend she left the house. carry
ing with her her newest clothes and
some of her dancing costumes.
On telegraphic adv1ces from Inspector
Boardman, Police Chief Stallings of
Spring Hope took the girl into custody
and held her pending the arrival Of
her father.
DR.. Deans said, before boarding the 94O
train Of the Southern railway last
night, that he expected to induce his
daughter to return with him and fore
go her desires for stage life until she
had reached a more mature age.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICES
HELD IN CITY CHURCHES
Sunday School Teachers and Pupils
Occupy Front Seats in Houses
Of Worship.

Children's day was observed In a num-
ber Of churches yesterday. Rev. DR..
Wallace Radcliffe preached the sermon to
the children in the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church, the members OF the
pying the front rows of the edif1ce. while
the regular pew holders in that section
Of the church took seats farther back.
The pulpit was a mass of green's and
cut flowers and presented an attractive
sight.
Holding two bright red apples In his
hands. DR.. Radcliffe drew the lesson for
the day. pointing out that the life must
be symmetrical before it can fully ma
ture like the apple into the perfect fruit.
He pointed out to the children that there
are many kinds Of apples. one Of the
kinds being crab apples. You little girls
know what a crab apple in life is." the
pastor ventured. and more than one OF
the little ones seated In front Of him
voiced assent "And then," he said. you
have heard of the Baldwin apple. It is
you should all try to emulate in your
lives"
In All Souls Church Rev Dr. Ulysses
G. B. Pierce made the address of the
occasion and every boy and girl Of the
Sunday school received a carnation with
the compliments Of President Taft The
President also sent a cordial note to
the Sunday school, regretting that his
absence in Chicago made it impossible
for him to be present.
Rev. Earle Wiley, so-pastor OF the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church, de-
livered special sermon to the children
of that church's Sunday school at IL
o'clock. In the evening at 7:3O o'clock
children's day program was rendered
by the children Of the school,
Evening star., 1911-06-05
FUNERAL OF s. GOLDHEIM.
Remains Of Merchant Buried in Bal.
timore Cemetery.

Funeral services for Samuel Gold
helm. Of the firm OF s. Goldheim &
Sons. on Seventh street northwest, a
merchant OF Washington and Baltimore,
were held under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity in Baltimore this
afternoon. The interment took place
at Oheb Sharon cemetery.
Mr.. Goldheim died early yesterday
morning Of heart disease He was
sixty-two years old. He was born
in Trenton. N. J.. and for more than
forty years was in the tailoring busi-
ness, with q branch store later in
Washington. He was a member of
King David Lodge A. #. & A. NJ, of
Baltimore, and of other fraternal or
ganizations and was much interested
in charity work in Baltimore. He
leaves three sons, Ralph. Leonard and
Isidor Goldheim.-
Evening star., 1911-06-05
SUSPECTED OF INSANITY.
Jacob Rusterholz Says Taft Promised
to Give Him Auto Ride.

Declaring that President Taft was to
meet him with an automobile. Jacob
Rusterholz. seventy-one years Of age.
who said his home is in Dennis. Iowa.
was arrested this morning at the Union
station and sent to the Washington Asy-
lum Hospital.
Owing to the strange actions OF the man,
a policeman asked him a question, to which
he replied that the PI esident was to take
him for an automobile trip. It was de-
cided by the policeman that Rusterholz
needed medical attention.