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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
I WILL ENFORCE
LAW SAYS TAFT
President in Speech Outlines
Plans of Administration.
WILL WAR ON EVIL TRUSTS
Executive Insists He Is Doing All Ir
His Power to Advance the
Prosperity Of the
Nation.

Chicago.-Following close upon the
institution of the federal government 8
prosecution OF The Steel trust. Press
cago audience OF his three days visit
here, announced his determination to
enforce the antitrust law to the letter
against every monopoly or other uu-
lawful combination.
III a voice husky from the innumer-
able speeches he has delivered in the
fOrty-two days OF his tour through the
country. he dwelt at length on bust
ness conditions throughout the coun-
try.
He declared that for twenty years
the country had been overrun by a
iawlessness In business which meant
ruin were 1t not headed off.
He announced his intention OF rem
edying that condition if 1t be in his
power
In four crisp sentences he outlined
his policies as follows:
Il would rather cut off my hand
than to do anything to disturb the
business of my country
All my life long I have conducted
myself As far as | could to promote
business and prosperity.
Nevertheless, the statutes must be
enforced. regardless OF the calamity
fowlers, and | will 40 everything in
my power TO enforce the laws now
existing and TO prosecute all offenders.
Ny only hope is now" he said,
that the decisions given in the Stand,
ard Oil and tobacco trust cases will
be studied and understood by bust
ness men and that they vii, 81 IRE
their business to the law. If they
do SO, 1t will be only a short time
until business will be in free compe-
tition and on q square basis
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
TO PREVENT NEW
TOBACCO COMBINE
U. S. Files Answer to American Conn
pany's Pian-Guard Against a
Violation. 3.

New York. - The governments
answer to the plan of the Amer
lean Tobacco company for disso-
luton and reorganization in con-
formity with the decree OF the United
States Supreme court was filed in the
United States circuit court here by
Attorney General Wickersham.
After Attorney General Wickersham
had filed the governments answer to
the plan, counsel for the defendants
pleaded with the court to accept the
dissolution proposal Lewis Cass Led
yard, urging for the defendants, in.
sisted that it was an honest plan to
comply with the requirements in the
mandate of the Supreme court for a
reorganization that will restore com
petition In compliance with the terms
of the Sherman antitrust law.
Supporting the plan, representatives
Of the preferred stockholders and bond
holders of the American Tobacco and
constituent companies urged approval
of the division of the trust into four
principal segregated companies to be
operated absolutely independent of
each other
Independent manufacturers. dealers
and producers of tobacco unanimously
disapproved the plan on the ground
that it would not result in effectually
breaking up the trust, and that it is
sham proposal to divide the prop
critics. control OF which still would be
retained by the group OF individuals
now dominating the industry.
The answer of the attorney general
did not express general opposition to
the dissolution plan. but contained for
the guidance of the court many re-
strictions deemed necessary to assure
restoration of competition in The to-
bacco industry
Maintaining that it was impossible
for the court to determine in advance
whether plan actually will accom-
plish effective competition, the attor-
ney general requested that right be
reserved TO the government to apply
to the court any time within five years
for other relief upon a showing that
the plan did not result in new condi-
ton in harmony with the law.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
PRO BON PUBLICO HIT
ANONYMOUS WRITER'S IN PRESS
ATTACKED BY COL. BIRD.
Declares Nom de Plume" Communi-
cations on Puohc Questions Are
'libels Upon the People"

Madison.--Persons who attempt
to block public movements, through
the publication Of articles in newspa-
pers over assumed names were Sc
verely hit by an address delivered at
the closing banquet of the conference
on civic centers in this city by Col.
George w. Bird.
There are four classes of people, F"
said Col. Bird, who are always
ready with advice when they should
not be. There is first that hoary
gentleman, Richard Roe, who on ey-
cry conceivable occasion gives
gratuitous advice to the people
IN his letters to the editor.
strangely, though, he is always
afraid Of having his identity known.
Ihen there is that other venerable
man, John Doe, who is opposed to
having the streets paved, the sewage
carried away or any of the other
things done which most people be-
lleve ought TO be. Vox Populi is al
ways weary of new inovations. He
is much in favor of having every
thing go on in the old way. And
last, gray and bent, but with ever
ready pen, that hoariest and most
venerable man, Pro Bono Publico
These four men are the essence
OF all conservatism. They are always
in waiting to throw wet blanket on
every new movement. There are no
such things as improvements to
them. They believe that the old way
is always the best way, although
that is none too good.
IF these men ever had any influ-
ence, it should be taken from them
The opinion Of any man who appears
under a disguised name in a news
paper is not worth much. The names
which they assume are libels upon
the people,"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
CONSTITUTION IS
GRANTED CHINESE
Throne HumbIy Gives in to Par
lament Rule.
ROYALTY TO HAVE NO VOICE
Emperor Yields to Threats OF Large
Portion OF the Army and De-
Tands of the National
Assembly.

Peking.-Two imperial edicts were
issued by the throne granting the
demands OF the national assembly
for complete constitutional gov.
eminent. with cabinet from
which mobiles will be excluded; tina,
political offenders connected with all
revolutions since that OF 1893 shall be
pardoned and apologizipg for the past
neglect Of the throne
The imperial edict, which is from
the hand OF the emperor. Hsuan-Tung
says:
i have reigned three years and
have always acted couscientiously in
the interests OF the people. But
have not employed men properly. as
am without political skill. | have EN-.
pioyed too many mobiles In POLITICAL po-
sitions, which contravenes constitu
tionaiism
When ! urge reform. officials and
the gentry seize the opportunity to
embezzie. Much Of the peoples money
has been taken, but nothing to benefit
the people has been achieved.
"On several occasions edicts have
promulgated laws, but none OF them
has been obeyed The people are
grumbling, yet do not know. Disas-
tiers loom ahead. but do not see"
After referring to uprfsings in vari-
Gus places. the edict continues:
All these things are my own fault,
and ] hereby announce to the world
that | swear to reform. and, with our
soldiers and people, to carry out the
constitution faithfully. modifying iegis-
iation. promoting the interests OF the
people and abolishing their hardships,
and interests
Finances and diplomacy have
reached bed rock. Even If all unite !
still fear We may fall. My only hope
Is that my subjects will thoroughly un-
derstand"
The Manchu prince, Shih-Hsu. presi-
dent OF the assembly, is permitted to
resign. the Chinese Li-Chia-Chu sue
ceeding him. The Manchu kuei-Chun.
minister of constabuiary. has been re-
moved and the Chinese Chao Ping,
Chun superSede: him.
There has been perceptible ten
sionins everywhere In Picking. The
legation quarter is preparing for emer-
gencies and temporary fortitications
have been erected of bags of sand.
Strong attachments of troops guard
the palace and the gates OF the city,
but 1t cannot be said that Picking is
yet safe from attack
The imperial edict has been widely
discussed and 1t is generally believed
1t was issued in order to provide Yuan
Shi-Rai a powerful lever to use In his
negotiations with the rebels. It's effect
In Picking already Is good
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
How Tourists Economizc.

A comedy Of economy is reported
from st MoritZ. stout couple. ac-
companied by son and daughter who
were also thick" as the Germans
translate stout. entered a crowded no.
tel at the busy time Of lunch and or
dered one lunch at table d'hote. The
father sat down and finished two help
fngs OF soup and all the bread near
him ano left the table, his place being
taken for the entrees by his wife. who
had been waiting with her children
In the hotel corridor until her husband
appeared
The young man then took his moth.
er's place to attack the joint. and he
was followed by his sister for the
sweets, all doing justice to the menu.
In the crowd the tourists did not no.
uce the unusual lunch. but the head
waite did, and when asked for the
bill presented one for four lunches,
The paterfamilias grumbled a good
deal-and paid.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Passing of Village Traits.

We spoke lately of the abolition Of
the wooden awning in down-state
towns as being the disappearance of
one distinctive touch in individuality
in the older cities of Illinois From
several quarters the answer has come
to us, regretfully but firmly, that pic
turesque as the old awnings may have
been they were out Of date and in the
way
So they must go. And now Spring
field has passed an order that team
sters. who have occupied stands on
the court house square since the days
when Springfield was a village, must
take away their teams The court
house, by the way, Is the old State
House In which Abraham Lincoln
served his terms in the Illinois gem
eral assembly. The change, we sup
pose, is inevitable Things that make
the life of small town impede the
efficiency of larger city. Yet here
again we are sorry to see the horses
leave the square. They brought back
the days of the '60s.-Chicago Even
Ing Post.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
A City's Flower Farm.

San Diego. Cal, is the only city In
the United States that has a munich
pal flower farm started with the aim
OF providing floral and horticultural
exhibits for the Panama California
international Exposition in 1916. The
city officials, who are promoting the
farm. found they could save hundreds
Of thousands of dollars by utilizing the
1.7G0-acre tract in Balbo Parka to
grow flowers. and 1t is expected many
millions Of plants will be ready In two
years.
The farm already has 1,000,000 ger
aniums. as many red roses, white
roses and twenty acres of California
golden poppies. 1t has 100000 palm
trees. The park consequently has be-
come the most beautiful in colors and
flowers in the country and thousands
of tourists have made it point to
visit San Diego just to see the flower
farm
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
BARYTES A USEFUL MINERAL
Greater Part of the Production Is Used
in Manufacture of Mixed
Paints.

Barytes. or barium sulphate. Is a
heavy crystalline mineral, white when
pure, which is very little affected by
acids. alkalies. or corrosive gases. In
1910, according to E. F. Burchard of
the United States geological survey
the United States produced 42.975
short tons, valued at s121.746, con-
siderable decrease as compared with
the figures of 1909. Barytes is an In
teresTing and useful product. BY far
the greater part of the mineral pro-
duced, says Mr.. Burchard, Is con-
sumed in the manufacture OF mixed
paints. II is not satisfactory as pig
meat II used alone IN oil, for its crys-
talline nature renders 1t too trans-
parent to give good hiding power. and
10 be OF any advantage. 1t must be used
in only moderate percentages In mixed
paints. which consist principally of the
lead and zinc-white pigments. Its use
as an adulterant in white lead or in
any other pigment or comomdity is
not legitimate and should be discour-
aged by the producers. There IRE suf-
ficient legitimate uses for this valuable
mineral to create healthy market for
IL II properly handled. Barytes is
used also in the manufacture OF litho-
phone. very white pigment that Is
suited most particularly to interior
use and is employed In enamels and
wall finishes. Barium salts are re-
ported to be used in brickmaking in
order to overcome the efflorescence of
bricks.
Other uses for barytes are in the
manufacture OF rubber, wall paper, as
besto cement, and poker chips and
in tannin-, leather
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. so.
President Issues Proclamation Before
He Leaves City of CHICAGO.

Chicago. = Chicago as temporary
capital Of the nation during the
four-days' visit of the nations
chief executive took on additional
prestige when. for the first time IN
history. Thanksgiving day procla-
nation was issued by the president
of the United States while away from
the White House.
President Taft. from his temporary
executive seat at the Blackstone no.
tel. made public the annual preclama-
ton which will make Thanksgiving
this year fall on the fifth Thursday
Of the month. November 80.
Mr. Taft gave no reason for his un-
usual action in setting the day for
giving thanks while absent from the
capital, and his sudden announcement
caused considerable comment in Off
cial circles.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
"M00NSHiklNG" Is ALLEGED
sheboygan Officer Claims to Have
unearthed Illicit Dstlers in a
Colony Of Austr.ans.

observation-disclosures has COL
ony Of moonshiners at work, accord
ing to a statement of a city police
officer. The making of illicit liquor
and its sale among members OF the
colony is reported to be going on to
a considerable extent
The liquor that is said to be made
and sold without license is alleged
to be produced by members of She
bOygan's Austrian colony which
numbers 1900 or more persons
Many of the local Austrians come
from the wine producing districts
of Austria-Hungary and are skilled
in making liquors.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
BARROW REeUKED BY COURT.
Accused of Trying to Circumvent the
Ruling on Challenges.

Los Angeles. Cal.-Judge Walter
Bordwell accused the defense in
the Mcnamara murder case of try
ing to circumvent his ruling and re-
fused to the defense the privilege of
challenge against George w Johnson,
who said he would not convict pris-
oner in capital case on circumstan-
tial evidence alone.
1T would be an anomalous condi-
ton which would allow challenge by
defendant for such cause, where it
is plain that only the prosecution is
interested or could be prejudiced by
the retention of the Juror the court
said.
Attorney Clarence S. barrow took
exception in behalf Of his client, James
B. Mcnamara, who is on trial for the
murder of Charles J. Haggerty, vic
tim Of the Los Angeles Times explo.
sion.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
M ARK EFT S
Milwaukee, Nov. 2. 1911.

Butter-Extra creamery, gle;
hrsts, 2S@29c; seconds, 2502 6c;
process, "a a use; dairy fancy. 2sc'
dairy fancy, 25c.
Cheese-American, full cream.
Twins. 1s11ac; daisies, new 100
Is Ac; Young Americas, 1870
14c' ionghorns, 141ac; Swiss, 14@
lie
Eggs-Current receipts fresh, as
to quality, 2O023c; recandled, ex-
tras. 25 a &c; seconds. 13@15c.
Live Poultry-Fowls, 10@1O1bc:;
ROSTERS, &c; springers. lie.
Potatoes--Wisconsin. new, on
track, 60 66c.
Hay--No. 1 timothy. 22.oo; clio
yer. 100; No. / prairie. 1880.
Wheat--No. i northern, LOO
liz; No. 2 northern, 1.06@1.09:
No. i durum, 1.03Q1.O5; No. l
velvet, 1.07@1.09.
Corn-No. 3 yellow, Use.
Oats-No. 3 white. 47kc: stand
ard, 47&c.
Barley-Wisconsin 1.16; No. 2,
1.25: medium, 1.22.
Cattle-Butchers steers. 1900
6.35; heifers, 2S5 "a $40: cows,
$40 q 40; feeders, 3.35 @ 40;
calves, 725@S5O.
Hogs-Good heavy butchers, Gao
@6.45; fair to best, light, SIS q
$40; pigs, 4.00@5.25.
Sheep-Lambs, 4.5Om5.00: ewes,
2.75@3.25.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
ATHLETICS ARE CHAMPIONS.
Philadelphia Team Defeats New York
by Score of IS to 2.

ship honors for 1911. the su-
preme and coveted title Of the dia-
mond. go to Mack's Athletics With
a victory SO decisive that 1t bordered
on the ridiculous the great Athletic
machine trinmphed over McGraw's
Giants In the sixth battle of the
crucial series. battle that ended
after pitifui effort by the New Work.
ers and brilliant tussle by big
Chief" Bender and the Mackmen.
The score was i3 to 2
Ames. Crandall. Wi1tse and Mar
Guard tried to pitch for the Giants in
this slaughter, but all were treated to
the same warm reception
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
PICTURE MEN SHOT BY JAP.
Francis Bogg Killed and w. NJ. Se,ig

Francis Bogg Killed and w. N. Seiig
Wounded by Discharged Empioye.
Los Angeles, Cal.-W. N. Selig OF
Chicago, head Of moving picture
company, was shot and seriously
wounded by Japanese in his studio
at Glendale. ten miles from here
Francis Boggs. his producer and
manager. was shot through the heart
by the japanese and died instantly
Frank Minnimatsu. the slayer. was
discharged by the Seiig company FOR
smoking cigarettes III garage several
months ago
He was caught by employees OF the
moving picture company as he fed
from the studio after the shooting
Selig will probably recover.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Would Decline Appointment.

Madison.-Attorney E. A. Evans
of Baraboo, who stood first in the
certified list offered Attorney General
Bancroft by the civil service COM
mission from which to choose a sue
cessor to A. C.. Titus, assistant attor-
ney general, has notified the attorney
generals department that he wiU
not serve if appointed.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Citizenship Is Restored

Madison.-Gov. McGovern has re-
stored citizenship to Charles Mil
brath of Milwaukee, who was con-
victed of embezzlement and SEN
fenced on April Is, 1909, to two and
one-half years in prison. Milbrath
was paroled on Oct. rs, 1910, little
less than year of the term for
which he was sentenced.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
THROW PASTOR OUT WINDOW
Lively Fisticuffs Take Place in Derive,
Presbyterian Church.


Denver, Colo Rev w. S
Rudolph and several other members
of the Union Presbyterian church ale
using soothing lotions as a result OF
ten minutes of lively fsticuffs over
church affairs.
The trustees and other church work.
ers arraigned the pastor in severe
terms for. attempting to retain posses
sion Of the church after be had re.
signed from the board of governors
Then a motion was carried to 90
into executive session In room ad.
joining the church.
"A general fight ensued. Women in
Mysteries bolted into the open air a
dozen or more men punched at each
other, and the pastor was thrown out
window.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Hunter Killed by Brother.

Galesburg, Hilary Nelson, eigh-
teen years old, dice in the hospital
here from loss of blood caused by
gunshot wound. When hunting the
boy was shot accidentally by an older
brother
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
VIII Retain Sparta Rarge.

La Crosse.-That tho United
States war department will rot give
up the military range at Sparta, ru-
mors of which have been rife, is the
assurance received by Congressman
Esch from Washington.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
PRESIDENT SEES MINE BLAST
Exhibition of Explosions and Rescue
Wcrk Eccur at Pittsburgh.

Wcrk Scour at Pittsburgh.
Pittsburg. Pa. Exhibitions of
nine explosions and rescue work
we're, given today before President
Taft. Secretary of the Interior Walter
l. Fisher. Governor Tener OF Penn
syivania and $4,000 miners and mine
owners and mine superintendent. un-
Ter the direction Of II H. Wilson. en-
sineer-in-chief of the federal bureau OF
mines
The big feature of the program was
the miniature explosion Of coal mine
IN Forbes Field, the Pittsourg baseball
park. The object of this exposition was
TO demonstrate to mine operators that
coal dust is highly combustible and is
TO blame for some Of the greatest mine
disasters that have taken place in
years.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Indiana Rank Will Quit.

Montgomery. Ind.-After having met
the withdrawal demands OF line OF
uneasy depositors, the directors of the
First National bank OF this city &c
cided to Equidate its affairs Ths
business has not been profitable tbe
directors announced
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Town wio.d Out bv Ei-e

Birmingham, Ala.-The town OF Tus-
caloosa. Ala, is almost completely de-
footing. Governor O'Neil ordered two
companies of militia to go to Tusca-
loosa. who will DO ,-uard duty until or.
der is restored.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
MRS. JENkiN L. JONES DIES
Operation Causes Death Of Wife OF
Famous Minister.

Madison, Wis.--Mrs Jenkin LloyC
Jones, wife OF the Chicago min
lister. who underwent an operation for
appendicitis three weeks ago. died
last night at the City hospital Mrs
Jones was eighty years old AS the
wife Nof Rev Jenkin Lloyd Jones
founder and minister of the Lincoln
Center. Mrs Jones has been wei
known for many years.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Oklahoma ProhIibtion Assaulted.

Oklahoma City. Okia.-An amend.
ment to the constitution repeating
state wide prohibition and substitut.
ing local option in its place will be
submitted to the voters soon If petit
tons placed in circulation receive the
necessary $4,000 signatures
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
MISS MEYER NOW A VOTER.
sister of Secretary of Navy Registers
at Lenox, Mass.

Nenox, Mass.-AIiss Heloise Meyer,
sister Of Secretary of the Navy
Meyer, drove up to the Lenox town
hall in her electric automobile and an
nCunced that she wished to become
registered voter IN the town. She
quickly proved to the satisfaction Of
the board that she could read and
write, and her name was added to the
list as the first woman voter in Lcnox
By law in this state she can vote for
school commissioner at the spring
town meetings
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Doctor Flexner Is rIonored.

Berlin.-Dr Simon FleXner, who an
nounced in New York few days age
the discovery Of serum for the pre-
vention OF cerebro spinal meningitis.
was appointed by imperial authorize
ton an honorary member of the Royal
Institute for Experimental Therapeu.
tics On Frankfort-on-Main.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
Equal Division

He--H seems to me that the tribute
paid TO mothers leaves the fathers en-.
tirely our of the counting.
She-Not a. all. There is division
of interest made fairly. The mothers
have their days and the fathers take
the nights.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-03
WRIGHT DSF!Es THE WIND.
stabiiizirs Device Proves inventors
Have Found New Element.

Have Found q New Element.
Kitty Hawk. ~ CA remarkable
demonstration OF aviation progress
was exhibited by Orville Wright on
XIII Devil hill when he automatically
balanced his motorless biplane while
In flight
During the course OF forty gliding
lights large stabiIizing vane in front
If tie machine was repeatedly ad-
yanced Each time the vertical fin
vas showed forward few inches it
vas palpable that the machine main
aimed it poise in the air with increas-
ng steadiness
When the. large shield three and a
lalf feet long and twelve inches wide
vas finally advanced to its full extent.
six feet beyond the front edges of
he lifting surfaces, the craft few on
IN absolutely even keel In spite of the
susty whirlwind-like air eddies.