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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
EADG FRS ON OLD GROUND
Much Interest IN the Spot Where
the Conferates Made
Their Charge.

Corlnth, Miss.-Wisconsin "Badg-
ers'' found much of interest in this
historic city. Many of the delega-
tlon came here in June, 1852, the
day the confederate general, Beau
regard, gave Gen. Halleck's large
army the slip just before the ted
erals were to strike a telling blow,
and a still larger number of the
excurslonists had part in the bat
tie OF Oct. 8 and 4, 1862 One bat
terry and five regiments, the Eighth,
Fourteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth
and Eighteenth infantry were Wis
cons1n commands in that hard fought
contest.
There is where Fort Robinet
STOOD, said Sergeant Phelps of the
Eighth. "The confederates charged
here several times in large force,
leaving the plain literally covered
with thir dead and wounded
Col. Gabe Bouck led the Eigh-
teenth into this battle, Col Adam
Malloy the Seventeenth, Maj. Thomas
Reynolds the Sixteenth, Col. J. w.
Jefferson the Eighth, and Col. John
Hancock the Fourteenth.
wisconsin had more to do in
making the battle a great union vic
tory than any other state Besides the
six commands named, one of the di-
vision commanders was the late Gen.
G. S. Hamilton of Milwaukee. The
night before the battle Gen. Hamilton,
who had ascertained the positions
held by the confederates, fastened
to inform Gen Rosecrans, chief in
command, and urged an Immediate
reformation Of a portion of the union
line. At first Rosecrans declined to
make the change, but Hamilton s
plea finally prevailed and the change
was made just in time Even to this
day many who were in the battle be-
lieve that if Gen. Hamilton's plans
had not been carried out Corinth
would have been a confederate in
stead of a union victory"
A delegation of confederates met
and made it pleasant for the veter-
ans. AlHouS tHeH were NdJ. VI w
Bynam, who was with the Davis bri-
gade, one of whose regiments, the
Second Mississippi, was captured by
the Sixth Wisconsin at Gettysburg.
The major said to a Sixth man. Il
give you the right hand of fellow
ship today, but [ would have run you
through with my sword if we had
met at Gettysburg"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26

for bin on three sides K you could
wouldn't you?"
Blossom nodded delightedly with an
air of perfect understs~ ding.
81 thought so, Well, | am going to
do my best and then If everything is
not right it is not my fault. Now,
that is the fryer, | know, and l will
let 1t get good and hot while | find
the eggs. How many do you suppose
the dear creature eats at a sitting,
Blossom? A lf-dozen?"
Again Blossoms head bobbed cheer
lily. She hugely enjoyed being taken
into the conversation, did the Bios
SOM
We'll, here's the half-dozen and
here goes, Dear me, I hope it's as
wonder If It Is right for them to
mix up so? Heavens, the things are
sticking to the fryer, I'll just stir
them around, for | suppose that's what
Miss Selma Lue meant by both sides,
to mix them up so they won't get so
so I am going to put them in the
dish" and Miss Cynthia emptied out
the charred mass on a plate and set
1t on the table.
"Of course, Blossom, I have known
fried eggs all my life, but we don't
have them, and I am not perfectly
sure how they ought to look. These
seem nice and brown, though those
black streaks are not exactly artistic
are they?"
With reassuring eagerness Blossom
reached for the dish.
I'm glad you think so, dear, but
you don't want that dinner; yours
comes later. Now for smashing the
potatoest When does the smashing
come in, before they are cooked ?"
Miss Cynthia paused to think. 81
don't suppose it makes much differ
ence, and after they are cooked they
will be SO hot-I am going to do it
now. Wasn't it lucky Miss Selma Lue
had peeled them. Why, I never knew
potatoes were SO hard before they
were cooked. No wonder the great
grand mogul likes his smashed. |
like them smashed myself, but how
am I going to smash them"
Blossom gurgled interestedIy
Thanks for the advice, Blossom
Yes, I am going to set the pan on
the table and wash the Ratchet nice
and clean, and smash away" Miss
Cynthia worked with a will and sue
ceeded in quickly reducing the po,
tatoes to Watery, lumpy mass. After
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
PLANS FOR
THE STATE FAIR
BOARD DECIDES TO OFFER 60
500 IN PREMIUMS FOR
SPEED EVENTS.
MANY FEATURES BOOKED
IN the Hope of interesting Farmers
IN the Res sources of Northern
Wisconsin a Large Display OF
Products Will Be Made.

M1lWaukee.-Au auto race and two
an aviation exhibition is probable
Tor the 1911 state fair next Septem-
per, according to action taken at a
meeting of the fair board recently.
1t was decided to spend not less
than $4,000 for attractions, exclu-
slVe of music. In this will be in
GUIDED $4,000 for premiums for the
auto race. Two outdoor attractions
have been booked.
The request of Bert Hall to estab-
llsh a model playground in the park
was referred to the secretary. A
request by the secretary of the agri-
cultural college to improve the old
dairy building at the expense of the
college was granted. The request of
the Milwaukee Aero club to hold an
aviation meet in the park On July
8, and was refused. Permission
was granted to the Milwaukee Auto
club to hold an auto race on Aug.
ID and il and to a racing association
TO hold horse race, also in August
Automobiles will only be allowed
to enter by the west gate. 1t was
also decided to erect another silo at
the model barn. Work on the paving
OF the new machinery shed will start
as soon as bids are let
Permission was granted to the Mil
waukee public schools to hold a pic
mic in June at the park
In the hope of interesting residents
OF the southern part of the state in
the possibilities of northern Wis
consin, a special exhibition of prod
ucts from that locality will be held
A large tent will be erected and it
is planned to make this a special fea-
ture.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
MIGRANTS INSURANCE PLAN
Bill Provides That State Shall Act
as the Custodian Of
the Funds.

Madison.-Speaker Ingram has in
troduced a bill providing for a sys-
tenn OF life insurance under the au-
spices of the state which differs from
that contemplated in the joint reso-
luton recently introduced at the in
stance Of Insurance Commissioner
Ekern in that the state assumes no
ply acts as custodian Of the fund,
reducing the expense by using the
state, county and town officials
In addition to life insurance the
Ingram bill will provide for life an
nuities for persons over the age of
tiles will be so reduced as to make it
easy for persons to carry them and
will, it is claimed, meet the demand
for old age pensions and other pa
ternaiistic legislation that is sweep
ing over the country.
The Ingram bill provides that
there shall be established a '1ife
fund to be administered by the state
without liability On the part Of the
state beyond the amount of the
fund" The state treasurer is made
ex-officiO treasurer and custodian of
the fund. All matters in connection
thereto are to be under the super
vision of the commissioner of insur-
ance. Each must give such bond as
may be required by the governor and
secretary of state.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Frat" Houses Are Sold.

Madison-Property transfers in
volving over $4,000 have been
made by twelve fraternities and so
rorities w hin the last year. Last
September Alphi Chi Delta occupied
for the first time it's $4,000 house
on Sterling court, Phi Gamma Delta
moved into the old Fox residence on
North Henry stree. and A Dha Tau
Omega secured an option on the old
Zehnter property on State street. A
few months ago Chi Phi Psi sold it's
present home to Sigma Alpha Epsi-
lon for 100000 and now plans to
erect a 100000 house.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
JOHN A. BARNEY is DEAD
Former State Senator and Dodge
County Judge Dies on Friday
at Mayvile

Mayville.-John A. Barney, former
state senator, county judge of Dodge
county for twelve years, civil war
veteran, and a leading citizen, died
at his home here recently, aged II.
Judge Barney was born at Lennox,
Madison county, n. Y, on June Ia,
1910, and came to Wisconsin IN 1847.
He was married to Henrietta Beeson
in 1866 In 1861 he enlisted in the
Eighth Wisconsin volunteers and
served through the war until he lost
an arm in the battle of Chickamauga.
In 1874 he was elected to the state
senate and served one term. Later
he acted as principal of the Mayville
schools for fifteen years, as county
superintendent and as county judge
for twelve years. He was leading
Oddfellow.
Judge Barney is survived by his
wife and three daughters, the Misses
Maud G., Hattie A., and Jessie A. B..
Barney.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26

a moments hesitation she emptied
them into the frying-pan to which
chung fragments of burned eggs. Her
delight was great when she remem-
bered the salt and she poured in a
double dose with exceeding hberality.
Around and around she stirred the
mass, which quickly burned to hue
to match the eggs and thus declared
itself done.
Blossom" she remarked earnestly,
why women make so much fuss over
cooking | can't see. 1t is just too
easy, and nothing but selfshness
makes them not want to do such sim
pie things for their families. l am
going to put plate and knife and fork
here for him and tuck this ugly fryer
out of sight Then he can come and
get his dinner whenever he chooses.
And, Blossom, | don't know whether
you and Miss Selma Lue ever do it
but | am going to put spray of this
petunia here on the table-and take
the risk"
A series of plaintive little gurgles
and whimper or two through the
door leading into the grocery remind
ed her of the soap-boxers, and she
fastened to answer the summons
Four solemn babies sat bolt upright
and four pink mouths flew wide open.
"Bless your darling hearts, it's time
for din-din. and Miss Cynthia's bad
girl to get naughty mans dinner
first. Here are the bowl and spoon
right here, and she is going to hurry
But instead of hurrying Miss Cynthia
stood dumb. She had forgotten
where Miss Selma Lue had said the
oatmeal and milk were kept,
In a panic she began hurried
| search and it took her just five min
utes to exhaust the possible hiding
places of milk and oatmeal in the
River Bluff Grocery. She even tipped
up the vinegar jug and turned on the
| molasses spigot. No milk and no oat-
meal!
In the meantime the plaintive walls
| from the back of the store had devel-
oped into the roar of hurricane
which swelled by the instant but new
er ebbed. The sight of the bowl and
the spoon which Miss Cynthia had set
on the stool before them was the red
rag to their rage. The two Flarities
had settled down steadily to the bust
ness of making an uproar, and as they
screamed each kicked the foot Of his
| box with maniacal strength. Clemmie
wasted no force In any exercise save
that of the vocal chords, and shrill
and high she shrieked, each output
| more startling than the last. Pattie
had the wisdom to seek a key and
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Warns Against Cut Worm.

Madison.-That great quantities
of cutworms are ravaging the entire
field of garden crops, while green
plant lice are beginning their depre-
dations on apple and plum trees and
roses and shrubs, is the warning sent
out by Prof. J. G. Sanders, head of
the department of economic entomol-
ogy of the college of agriculture of
the University of Wisconsin, in an
effort to get farmers and others to
protect their fields and orchards by
a vigorous campaign of spraying.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Rev. Henry Apfelbach is Dead.

Milwaukee.-Rev. Henry C. APPEL
bach, superintendent of the Milwau-
kee district of the German M. E..
church, died In Baraboo, after short
illness from pneumonia. He was sud-
denly taken III while conducting COM
munion service in Baraboo.
It became evident that Rev. APPEL
bach could not recover and his fam
lily was summoned. All of his i'm
mediate relatives were at his bed
side when death came.
Rev. Apfelbach was made super
intendent of the Milwaukee district
by Bishop Berry last fall. Formerly
he held the Center street charge in
Chicago.
He is survived by his wife and
three sons, George, a physician In
Chicago, and Henry and Charles at
home.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
WRECK KILLS
TRA|NMEN
CONDUCTOR CARY AND FIRE,
MAN MILLER IN A
COLLISION.
TWO BRAkEMEh ARE INJURED
Both Engines and Fourteen Boxcars
Are Wre cked in the Accident
One of the Trains Was an Ice
Extra.

Roland.-Two men were instantly
killed, two others badly injured, and
others slightly hurt in collision be-
tween two 500 line freight trains in
heavy fog at Doolittle's crossing,
two miles south of here, early Mon
day morning
The dead are:
CAREY, S. j., conductor, North
Fond du Lac.
MILLER, F. NJ, brakeman. North
Fond du Lac.
The injured:
DAVIES, r. E., brakeman, North
Fond du Lac
BUNK, S. j., brakeman, Kolze.
The collision occurred between a
north bound ice extra, in charge of
Conductor B. Mccarthy and Engi-
neer John Rupp, both of North Fond
du Lac, and a southbound freight in
charge of Conductor J. S. Carey and
Engineer lyman.
Fireman Miller was killed instant
ly, but Conductor Carey was caught
in the wreckage and died before his
body could be extricated. Both en-
gines and fourteen box cars were
wrecked
Conductor Carey was married on
May and his bride is Frustrated
by the shock. Miller was married
last August and is survived by his
wife and parents. The bodies were
taken to Roland, Wis, while the two
injured men were removed to Wau-
1,@
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
BANK PRESIDENT DROWNED
Frank D. Oderbolz, Business Man or
Black River Falls, Takes Fatal
Launch Ride.

Black River Falls.-Frank F.
ident of the Jackson County bank,
was killed when the launch in which
he, with seven companions, was
plunged over the falls of the Black
river.
The party were riding about on
the lake above the rapids and lost
control of the boat All but Oder
bolz escaped uniniured.
Mr.. Oderbolz was IS years old and
an alderman of Black River Falls.
He is survived by wife and son,
Frank Oderbolz, Jr-. an attorney.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
a Bad Runaway.

Waukesha.-Mr. and Mrs. Wac
holtz were seriously injured in a run
away. Mrs. Wacholtz was watching
her husband operate a new manure
spreader In the field and decided to
ride homo with him. There were
three horses at the machine, and
when she climbed on the seat they
became frightened and ran away.
They struck a tree and threw the
two to the ground. The machine was
completely demolished. Mrs. Wac
holtz's legs were broken and her body
and head ware cut. Her skull is also
thought to be fractured. Her hus-
band was dragged a considerable dis
lance, but is not so badly injured.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
SYNOPSIS.

Miss Selma Lue, spinster guardian angel
IF River Bluff presides over an i'm
4promptu day nursery for the babies Of
the neighborhood in the rear of her gro
Gerry. Her charges are known as Soap
Box Babies" The fact that she is single
makes her an object of sympathy to the
mothers. One of her friends is Miss Gym
thia Page, daughter of Widow Page
Cynthia visits Miss Selma and learns that
she has taken another "Soap-Boxer' in
Alan Kent, young artist who wishes to
establish a studio in her barn. Blossom
Miss Lue's adopted baby, and one Gym
tbia is very fond of. shows evident
preference for Alan. When Cynthia
leaves, Alan hears that her mother IS IN
danger of losing the old homestead. A
near ruckus. Alan admires Cynthia. Sc
lima tells how she came to locate in the
place and start the haven for little ones.
She suspects that Cynthia is responsible
for Alan's neglect Of herself. Sale of the
mortgaged Page place considered. Alan's
portrait Of Cynthia is discovered. Evelyn
Branch. Cynthia's close friend, shows in
terest in Alan Kent.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
The Cattle Were Saved.

While ferryboat was taking ca.
tie across the Trent two animal,
Jumped on board, in addition to three
that were being carried When in
midstream all the animals crowded
on one side Of the boat, which cap
sized and the ferryman was drowned
The cattle got safely ashore
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
VIII Build New Depot,

Appleton.-A new freight depot
will be built in this city during the
coming summer by the Northwesterr
road The new freight depot will
be erected farther west than the
present building.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Their Veal Immature.

ilwaukee.-Turek Brothers, Of
Green Bay. were fined $50 by Judge
J. V. Quaries in federal court for
shipping meat of calves killed when
less than 8 weeks old, and |. &.
Minlschmidt, of Black Creek, Wis.
was fined $25.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Produce Firm Builds :.

Green Bay.-Work has been start
house, containing a cold st.~ags
plant, for the Dorschel Produce CON-
pany of this city.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Ruvs TWENTY-FIVE Enginss.

Fond du Lac-The 500 line has
purchased twenty-five new engines.
Ten are for passenger service and
fifteen for freight.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Wolver at title Grant,

Little Grant-Wolves are getting
thick and bold in this section. Near
IL a dozen sheep have been killed and
the animals have been seen in the
woods along the water places.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Child browns in Bucket

boygan.-Thrusting his head
into a pail containing two gallons of
water. the 10 months old son of
Charles Weigand drowned The
mother was working only few feet
AWAY
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Conductor Badly Hurt.

Fond du Lac.-B. A. Johnson, con-
ductor on the 500 Line, was severely
injured by being struck by a switch
tapd in North Milwaukee.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-26
Crop Outlook Bright.

Cumberland.-PrOs were new
er better for a bumper crop than
they are this year. The recent heavy
rains have given corn and other
grains a good start.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-11
ARE GOING after
DEL|NQUENTS

The city council having determin-
ed to push to the limit the collection
Of delinquent taxes Attorney r. F.
Roth. who is serving as city attorney
during the absence Of Attorney Dig
nan. is giving the matter careful
attention in the hope that the $15,-
600 owing to the city may be gath
cred in Accordingly he has writ
ten to the attorney general to find
out if it is not possible to have the
cases filed in the clerk OF the courts
office without the usual fees having
to be paid in each case. These fees
amount to about SIG, $40 of which
is the filing fee. and So going to the
ma1shars office. AS many of the
delinquents owe the city for only
small amounts the deposit of these
fees by the city would amount to
very considerable sum, and Mr.
Roth believes that the depart
ment of Justice. in such case, would
be willing to waive the fees so that
the city. and those who pay their
taxes here. can get a square deal
from the delinQuentS.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-11
SOUL WEIGHS OUNCE,
IDENTICAL With AIR,
ASSERTS SPECIALIST

HANERHll.L. Mass, Aug. %. - In
his search for the human soul-that
quest which has enthralled men in
all ages DR.. Duncan McDOugall
of this city, who asserts he weighed
the soul OF the dying and who has
tested the passing OF the spirit by
powerful rays in all the COlOrS of
the spectrum and sought to place
definitely whence issued the six
Henth part OF a pound Of soul sub
stance" from the moribund body, is
now waiting with keenest interest
to observe what may be done to pic
ture the spirit in X-ray photographs
THE soul has a definite weight,
ranging from about three-quarters
of an ounce to little more than an
ounce, and in relation to light it is
identical with the ether OF interStel-
lar space These two things | have
proved to my own satisfaction, said
DR.. McDougall. From my Observa-
tions the soul as subjected to light
both white light and the spectrum
! have come to the positive conclu-
sion of the negative quality of the
soul. namely. that its index of re-
fraction to light is zero.
The deaths observed under the
white light did not reveal anything
visible. and | next experimental with
light in the colors of the spectrum.
| used a glass spectrum about a yard
long First ii was with the lines OF
the spectrum horizontal and then
with them vertical. AS in the white
light, these rays of the spectrum
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-11
STEEL employees
WORK z HOURS
I DAYS A WEEK

WASHINGTON, Sept To- - Sec
retary Nagel of the department of
commerce and labor today in a spec
ial report to the senate on condi-
tions of employment in the iron and
steel industry in the United States
stated that out of over 10000 en-
ployes covered in the report the
customary working week OF one-third
of them was a seven-day week. Sun
day not differing from other days,
and approximately onefourth of the
10000 worked eighty-four hours or
over per week. which i'll effect means
a twelve-hour day every day in the
week, including Sunday
When water boilS and steam eS-
CapeS. the temperature Of water
rises no higher, however great the
heat of the fire.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-11
J.. s. UN|F F0RM IS
TO Be RESPECTED

WASHINGTON. Sept. 10 The
determination Ct the administration
to enforce the law passed by the
last congress requiring amusement
places to respect the uniform Of
the United States army and navy
was shown today when Attorney
General Wickersham with the ap-
proval of President Taft instructed
the United States district attorney
al Prescott. Ariz., to proceed against
the owners OF the Yavapai skating
rink f'r refusing admission to Cap
tain +. o. c. Ord, e. S. A, retired;
Captain Duncan X. Major. Jr., Twen-
ty-seVenth infantry, and Sergeant
ROdenburg of the Arizona national
guard
These officers We're refused admis-
sion to the rink when wearing uni
forms on May A.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-11
CAPTAIN PEABODY IS HERE

Captain Peabody, general manager
of the Transportation and
Commercial company, arrived on the
Tanana last Friday.
Captain Peabody piloted the first
steamboat to the site where Fair
banks now stands. He is making
rapid trip through Alaska to size up
the transportation and trading sit
uation. Captain Peabody is also
connected with the exploitation OF
kanite, a newly discovered explosive.
which threatens to render dynamite
obsolete He contemplates the con
truction of q kanite factory in the
Northwest
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-11
fire ON NO. 9 GOLDSTREAM

At about 4 o'clock en- Saturday
morning the entire plant of some
Italians working a lay on No. 9
GolGstream was destroyed by fire,
nothing being left but the boiler
The flames had obtained such a
hold before discovered that there
was no chance to head them off, and
everything belonging to the men
had to be abandoned The fire was
so intense that even the guy ropes
wele broken and the smoke stack
came toppling down amid the ruins.