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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19

When married woman prays for
hat, the Lord may answer her prayer,
but it's her husband who pays for it.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
Ambiguous.

Obliging Shopman Ito lady who has
purchased a pound of butter)-Shall
send it for you, madam?
Lady-No, thank you. 1t won't be
too heavy for me.
Obliging Shopman-Oh, no. madam.
I'll make it as light as l possibly
can.-Punch.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
WHAT
| WENT
THROUGH
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Natick, Mass. -'I cannot express
what went through during the change
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19

If you want thing we'll done, do
yourself-Welling
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
II You Have Money.

That fellow Gotrox is multimil
lionaire. He has more money than
brains"
We'll, what does he want with
brains?"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
TRIAL IN BRIEF.

TRIAL IN BRIEF.
Dec. 8 1910--Trial postponed to March 6
and change of venue granted.
Jan. 7, 1911-Dietz released on S62, 500
bail.
March 6, 1971.-Trial postponed until May
q.
May 2, 1e11-Trial opened at Hayward be-
fore Judge A. J. Reid Dietz's bail bond
suspended and he is placed in Sheriff Fged,
Clark's custody. Dietz acts rs his own coun-
sci in conducting defense Of himself, wife and
Leslie against charge Of murder in first de-
gree in connection with death of Oscar Harp.
May 9, 1911-State rests after eX-
aiming forty-seven witnesses.
May II, 1911-Dietz rests case after ex-
aiming twenty-six witnesses.
May ~, 1911-Final pleas made and case
closed
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
LAND BUYERS GUIDE

Texas Oklahoma, New Mexico Arkansas, Missouri
land bargains; owners names, agents lists, maps
ETC.. send 25c. State how much you want and where.
LAND BUYERS GUIDE, Mckinney, Tex.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
Very Much Attached.

very MUCH Attached.
Swenson-Why do you always hear
a ship referred to as "she?"
Benson guess it is because she
sometimes becomes very much at
tached to a buoy
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
A Strong Preference.

"She is literary, isn't she?"
Eyes, indeed; she'd rather read than
do homework any day"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19
Too Much Like Work.

TOO TUC1I EIkc "CTN-
1.-THE boss's son is kicking"
"Why?"
Says he's overworked. All he used
to do was tear the pages off the office
calendars once a month Now he has
to wind the eight-day clock, too"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-19

Teacher-Tommy, what is a CO.
quette?
Tommy-It's thing you make out
OF what's left of the stewed chicken.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
HAY SUCCEED
 HIR. CROSSLEY

Seattle, November I7,-S C. Miiligan, lately connected with the Alaska Wireless Telegraph Com pany at Iditarod city, has received assurance that he will be appointed United States district attorney for the Fourth division in succession to MT. J J Crossley.
 At one time $ C. Milligan held the position of city attorney at Ia coma, and his administ: ation of that office was considered very cred table He was at that time con nect'-d with a prominent firm of Tacoma attorneys. Later MT. Mil ligan acted for a time as deputy marshal at Council. He is the father of Lieut.. Milllgan, who had charge of the erection of tue wire less station at Iditarod
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
GROWN GEORGE
 INDIA'S EMPEROR

London, Nov. r - Kiug George V. and Queen Mary have left I,on- don for India to attend the great duIbar 10 be held at Delhi, in cele- bralion of the kiug's accession to the throne While at Delhi the king will be formally crowned as Emperor of India.
 Tbe durbar is going to be held on scale of unparalleled maguii Cence, and hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors will go to India to witness it. This will be tue first occasion that a man of white race has been crowned ill the historic city of Delhi, On previous occa, ~lons, such as the proclamation of Victoria as empress and the ac- acknowledgement of Edward VII. as her successor, tue allegiance of the native princes has been accepted by proxy, but, against the advice of hls ministers, who fear some un- toward event might happen to mar the ceremony and so increase the present unrest among tue natives of Hindostan, King George insisted a personal visit. He believes that his visit will have beneficial ef- feet. He has visited India twice before.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
BRONSON AND G0R1GA HELD UNDER BONDS OF S250O0 EACH

ing them to Agent Anderson of the traction com pany on the morning of September 21. Anderson put the pokes in the strongbox. Witness little late in boarding the car and to this fact was due the cir cumstance of the poes being put in the box he having intended to keep them in his personal custody on the trip 10 Idarod. He detailed the progress Of the car to Cottonwood creek and the robbery that ensued; the shooting by the robbers, which at first he supposed was accidental and of the events that took place sub sequent the robbery One of the robbers, he said, was taller and much thicker through the shoulders than the other. The smaller man kept him covered with rifle from the time he ordered off the car until he was ordered again and the started to- ward the summit. In to questions by Mr. Roden witness said he slightly acquainted with Bronson;
 Concluded on Page B.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
RL0T0(JS TIMES
 ID1 CHl||I|Hk CITIES lI|E; s

Hong Kong, Nov. 17-Foowing upon the declara on of the secession of the city of Canton from the Chi empire, the awess element has gained the upper hand and the city is in the possession of bands of pirates. The aw-abidng portion of the popuace is panic stricken Foreign intervention may be necessary
 Ranking, Nov. IA reign of terror has existed in this city since it's capture by the rebels, who massacreing the helpless inhabitants by the hundreds
 Shanghai, Nov. 1.-The revolution is rapidly spreading Tine latest to hand is that 13 warshps belonging to the Chinese navy have mutined and gone over to the rebel cause
 Pekin, Nov, 17.-Yuan Shi Kai has been appointed premier of the empire and took office during the week He is considered a very able man. and if he can do nothing to stop the spread of the rebeon the cause of the dynasty may be considered hopeless.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
SECRETARY FISHER
 TALKS OF ALASKA

Tie last mail brought full reports of the speech of Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher before the Seattle Commercial Club.
 By reading reports on the Australian and Canadian leasing laws, Mr. Fisher indicated that while he has not yet finally determined what is the best plan under which to open the Alaskan coalfelds, he leans strongly toward the leasing system as solution of the problem.
 The Secretary urged the people of Seattle to help the people of Alaska in accomplishing those things which the territory needs. Specifically, he men toned lighthouses and other aids to navigation and the construction of roads and trails to the interior that will enable prospectors to get their ores to the coast for shipment. He also advocated the immediate estab- lishment oi meridian lines, so that the agricultural and grazing possibilities of the country can be developed.
 Annual assessment work blanks at
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Last Tuesday evening at o'clock the preliminary hearing of Angus Bronson and Louis Gorman charged with highway robbery ended in their being held to the grand jury in the sum of S2o,OOO each.
 In summing up the after the testimony of the numerous witnesses had been taken, the magistrate said all the evidence possible had not been submitted by the prosecution but that there appeared to him to be ample to warrant strong presumption of guilt, which was all that necessary for the time being
 The hearing had been postponed from the day be- fore Long before Magistrate Taylor took his seat the hall over the H. & NJ. billiard at Flat City, where the proceedings took place, lined at the front and sides with spectators, most of whom standing. At one time the crowd the front so dense that the magistrate requested portion of the people to move nearer the space occupied by the order
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
TAFT WILL ISSUE STATEMENT

Washington Nov. 17-President Taft will shortly enter actively upon his campaign for reelection to the presidency, and will make public statement regarding his administration of the presidential office
 His principal plea when asking for public support will be his fight against the trusts.
 The President will send a special message to con gress regarding the high cost of living and suggesting remedies therefor.
 Justice Harlan's successor will be appointed early in January.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
FEDERATION OF LABOR MEETING

Atlanta, November 17.-Samuel Com pers opened the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor here Wednesday.
 Try good steam bath and you will take no other. Caribou Bath and Lodg ing House.
 All kinds of Masks and Dominoes or the Kennel club mask ball City Drug Store.
 Al GosIow was in from Flat yester- day.
 Select Outside Lumber, col rugated iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes- tors.
 Commissioner Charles E. Taylor came in from Flat City yesterday. Do you like candy? Ansley has over 40 different kinds
 Miss Olga Silverstein celebrates her eleventh birthday today.
 We buy, sell and exchange all kinds of books in good condition at Ansley's.
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 Cows milk for sale, Iditarod hospital. FOR SALE-t'jve dogs, large sled, new harness. Inquire Julius, Dis Otter, S275.
 Staley underwear. H. Boas, clOthier Retail and wholesale groceries at Sunderbruch'S.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
TWO AVIATORS
 MEET ACCIDENT

Pasadena, Cal, Nov. I7.-While giving exhibition flights here Avl- ator Rodgers, who has just success fully completed his great flight across the continent, fell to the ground and sustained concussion of the brain.
 Fl Paso, Tex, Nov I8.-Avi- ator Fowler, who is making long flight across the continent, tell while in the neighborhood of this place, but was not seriously hurt. Although his machine is damaged he continued his flight after a short delay.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
EXPEL, I'I'ALLI!,Ll!IA|uS ]!
 FROM TURKEY 5

Constantnople, Nov. 17.--Fiuding it impossible to extend protection to Italian civilians resident in Tur key, the government has issued general expulsion order and all Italians must leave Turkish territory within 24 hours. The order will work great hardship on many of the classes of Italian radesmen.
 Tripoli, Nov. 17.-In spite of some slight reverses a the beginning of the campaign, the Italian army is now everywhere victorious in Tripo and the whole of the vast territory is virtually under control.
 Athens, Greece, Nov. 17--It is reported here that Turkey is about to sue for peace.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
NEWS OF PUGILISTS

New York, November 17.-Abe At won easily over Young Cohn.
 Carl Morris won an easy victory over Jack Greyer.
 Birmingham, Eng, November IT, The police refuse to allow the fight be- tween Moran and Driscoll. Their ac- action is said to be illegal.
 Los Angeles, November r. - Jack Welch will referee the Wolgast-Welch fight.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
ARCTICS HONOR
 IDI'TARODERS

Portland, Ore, November 17.-At the grand encampment of the Arctic Brotherhood at Portland, J. c. Gaffney, of Nome, was elected Grand Arctic Chief, and Major J. F. A. Strong, of Iditarod, Vice Grand Arctic Chief. Dr. Louis s. Keller, of Skagway, was elected Grand Arctic Recorder, and the Rev. Dr. s. Hall Young, of Jdita- rod, Grand Arctic Chaplain.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
SUCCESSOR FOR
 SHACKLEFORD

Cordova, Nov "A meeting of the Republican territorial com mittee has been called for Decem Der I4 for the purpose of electing a successor to Louis P. Shackle- ford. Mir. Shackleford has had lit tie influence in Southeastern Alaska since his debate with Delegate WiCkersham at Fairbanks last year He is at present at Tacoma with his family, and his return to the North is not certain.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
NEW 'T'RIALFOR
 GEORGE SMITH SM!EE ! \

Fairbanks, November l7.-In the case of United States vs. Geo. Smith, under review from Iditarod Commis sioner's court, Judge Overfeld decided that juries in mIsdemeanor cases must consist of I2 men. He therefore ordered q new trial.
 George Smith was convicted last spring of an assault upon his brother Jack, when the latter fell downstairs during a scutfIe and sustained a dis located shoulder.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
BLIZZARDS IN STATES

Springfield H., Nov. r, - Great damage to property and many deaths have resulted from a terrific tornado which swept over Central Illinois yes terday. Over 20 people were killed,
 Kansas City, November IA great blizzard is sweeping over the entire central states, causing much damage.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
NEXT YEARS FINALS OCTOBER T

Chicago, November 17.-It has been decided that hereafter the final series of the baseball championship games will commence not later than October '. It is hoped to thus obviate in the flu ture the delays caused by bad weather.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
JUDGE OVERFIELD
 NOT A CANDIDATE,

Seattle. November Y. - It is generally reported here that Judge Peter D Oyerheld will become a candidate for the deiegateship, upon the expiration of his term as judg of the Fourth judicial division of Alaska.
 Fairbanks, November l7.--Re- ferring to the report that lie would be candidate for the delegateship, Judge Overfe,d says he has no such intention,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
START SECOND SERIES

Thursdays dance in the A. B.. hall was the last of the series of five, and the success which has at tended them has been so great that another series OH similar lines will probably be started within couple of weeks. One of tue gratifying features of the dances was the large number of lady visitors from the creeks,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
RAILROAD MEN
 ARE INDICTED

New York, Nov. 17.-The fed eral grand jury has returned in dictments against officials of the Baltimore & Ohio and the Lehigh Valley railroads, charging them with giving rebates to favored shippers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
0LDTIMER DROPS
 DEAD NEAR NOME

Nome. November 17.-Thomas Dingwall, native of California, dropped dead on th9 Otter creek trail yesterday from heart failure Ding wall, who is an oIGlimer of the Nome camp, left town in ap- parent good health 10 go to work on ali Otter creek dredge, and his death bame as a surprise to every hOdN.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
DELEGATE GOES
 TO WASHINGTON

Fairbanks, November 17.-Delegate Wickersham left on Monday for Wash ington, His principal work this ses- sion will be in connection with his home rule bill and amendment to the placer mining law, both of which are expected to pass. The delegate will have the cooperation of Senator Jones in his Alaskan legislation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
FORMS NEW COMPANY

Seattle, November 17.-Washington VanderIip is heading a company which has leased the steamboats White Seal, Tana and Minneapolis and will operate them next year. The avowed intention of the company is to fight the N. N. Co.,, especially in the Iditarod.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
IDITAROD COUPLE
 MARRIED OUTSIDE

Spokane, November It. Thomas Morgan, Iditarod merchant, was mar ried here during the week to Miss Minnie Marion, of Flat City Miss Marion was formerly employed at Car rolls bakery at Flat
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
FISHER I'D ASK FOR MONEY

Washington, Nov. 17.-Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher will ask congress for appropria ton of $50 00O for the purpose of asceranng the real value of the Alaska coal deposits which, he says have been grossly exaggerated.
 In addition to the appropriation for the fuel in vestigaon, the secretary will also ask for SIS 900 for the education of Alaskan natives.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
TREkDGOLD WARS
 ON GUGGENHEIMS

Dawson, November IA. N. C. Treadgold will wage war in the Klon- dike region against the Guggenheim corporation for the possession of new dredging ground
 He has bought out the whole of Dominion creek, some 27 miles long, and will install steel-pull dredges there next spring.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
REFUSES TO PARDON

Richmond, Va, November 17,-Gov- ernor William H. Mann has refused pardon to Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., convicted of murdering his wife last summer, and sentenced to death. No sympathy is felt iD Virginia for the condemned man.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
ROCKING GOLD
 ON NOME BEACH

Nome, Nov. I7,-No ice is float ing in Bering sea as yet and the water is very low. Taking advan- tagc of the fact that the beach is exposed to a greater extent than it has been for many years, large numbers of miners are rocking tue golden sands as in the old days ot tue camp.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
ROBBERY IS CHARGED

New Westminster. November IA man named Boxyk is held in custody here charged with robbery from the Bank of Montreal. Some of the money was found in his possession.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
PROSPECTING IN NOME DISTRICT

Nome, November IA great deal of prospecting is now going on in the of Nome, and as far afield as Rodney. A large number of miners are sinking holes in all directions
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
FOlJLKES AT LIBERTY

Cordova, November 1S.-Former As 5istant Postmaster Foulkes of Cordova, who was arrested at Ketchikan on charge of having embedded st,O00, the property of the postoff1ce, has been set at liberty pending an investigation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
NOME IS AFTER
 OUR DOG SCALP

Nome, Nov. 1z.-The Kennel Club of Nome is making arrange ments to hold the fourth annual Solomon Derby December 3 next The prize will be S7oo. Ire Nome club is prepared 10 issue a challenge 10 the Iditarod Kennel Club as soon as the name of the secretary is known.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
BIG NOME SUIT
 STILL UNDECIDED

Nome, November l7.- A big suit involving the possession of the richest claim in the Nome district mas beer before the courts all week and Is still undecided. The, case is the Pioneer Mining Co. vs. Pacific Transportation Co.,, and it has de- veloped into regular lawyers battle
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
WOULD AMEND WICKERSHAM BILL

Fairbanks, November 1.-The Fair banks section of the American mining congress is asking the miners to assist them in amending the Wickersham mining bill.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
WHITE PASS PRESIDENT DEAD

Ottawa, November 1T.- President Grave of the White Pass railway dropped dead here Thursday from heart failure.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
RIrHESQN TRIAL SOON

Boston, November It. The trial of the Rev. Clarence Richeson, charged with the murder of his fancee, Miss Avis Linnell, by poisoning, has been set for January 15.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
SANDSTROM OLIVES COMMISSIONER

Fairbanks, November T.. Barney Sandstrom has been appointed commis- sioner at Ones, and liquor licenses will now be issuable at that place
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

We do not figure on selling to go out of business; we figure on selling to re- main in business. Let us figure on your outfit and show you good prices on good goods. Northern Commercial Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
Church Services Tomorrow

Preaching services at pm. in con- missioner's court room over the NJ. & NJ. bank. Sermon subject, "The Un- conscious in Character" Special music by the choir, Everybody welcome.
 s. HALL YOUNG.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

to relieve the pressure on the floor in the vicinity of the stairway It was about 10 o'clock when court was called to order and up to the hour the proceed ings were devoid of sensational incidents.
 Miss Anna c. Anderson court stenographer and facing her the table sat Mrs Ramps Peter as stenographer for the defendants To the right of Mrs. Peterson German, next Henry Roden, counsel for defendants and his right Bronson, whose position was Miss Anderson. The accused self possessed and nothing in their demeanor denoted nervousness or mental stress.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
MANY ENTRIES
 FOR MARATHON

The great international marathon race which is to take place at the A. B. hall November 29 promises to be keen ly contested. That the race will be truly international the following list of entries show:
 US. S.A.-Geo. Taylor, J. c. Wilson, w. H. Wilson.
 France-Joe Nolette.
 Chilli, s. AM. J. Vidal.
 Japan-George Ousshi.
 Russia-Jim Chepot.
 Poland-Ben mberg.
 Austria-Mato Villiwith.
 Portugal-Manuel Gularte.
 Scan1inavia-John Nelson.
 Alaska-Rain-in-th Face.
 Most of the runners are well known in sporting circles Outside, having won medals and honors there. Neverthe- less the packers of some of the less known runners are betting even money that their fayorite will win the big prize.
 George Taylor offers to bet Sloo to $50 that he can beat any man 5o years old and over in the marathon. Taylor is 56.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
BAD FIRE AT JUNEAU

Juneau, November 1.-The Union wharf at Juneau has been totally des- troyed by fire. @ The damage is esti- mated at s5O,o0O. s
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
! FAIRBANKS GRAND JURY MONDAY

Fairbanks November 1.-The court rises tomorrow, Saturday. 4 new grand jury has been called for Monday next, in preparation for the winter term of court.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
MORE SQUARE DEAL" FOR TEDDY

New York, Nov. l7.-Theod0re Roosevelt who, as President, commenced the campaign against the trusts has written editorial for the Outlook wherein he asks for square deal for the corporations.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Shed the skin that's dead with a good steam or turkish bath at the Caribou Bath and Lodging House.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
Send your Christmas and New Year Post Cards NOW. City Drug Store has a large assortment.

Just received fancy line of Craven stein apples, S8 a box; fancy red apples S7 a box, At Johnstone'S.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
Write Home

A picture post card given away with every 70 cents spent at Ansley's.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Let us quote you prices on outfits. Everything absolutely guaranteed. Northern Commercial Company,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
DREDGES QUIT FOR THE SEASON

Nome November 17.-Owing to the very severe weather and absence of snow, the water supply for the dredges has been cut off and the dredges forced to close down for the season.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
pINCHOT FIGHTS CONSERVATION

Washington, November 17.-~Gitford Pinchot, father of conservation, has announced that he will fight Fishers conservation program as regards Alaska. P
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

AIIkinds of Masks and Dominoes for the Kennel club mask ball City Drug Store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Thermos bottles for the trail at City Drug Store,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18
Taking Testimony.

At the instance Of Mir. ROden all witnesses were ordered to leave the room and remain in waiting till called The first George Friend. He told of the driver taking the po1es containing his gold and turn
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Sledcovers to order, H, Boas, ,clotbier
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Just received fancy line of Craven stein apples, SS box; fancy red apples S7 box. At Johnstone's.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

All kinds of Masks and Dominoes for the Kennel club mask pail City Drug Store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Tents and tarpaulins. Boas, clothier.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

If it's not at AnsIey's it's not in town
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Annual assessment work blanks at Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Christmas and New Year Post Cards at City Drug Store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-11-18

Location blanks-Pioneer office,