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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

President TAFT Sends Archie BUTT
10 His Death.
Do you wonder that our fat and smiling
President-h0vjng caused the uuatimaezy death
Of Major Butt, By sending Jaimo as an e7ov0y
TO the Pope, IN viozatiore Of toqO-SHOULD
NOW ENDEAVOR TO LIE OUT OFIT?
That is just what he is doing.
President Taft Illegally despatched Major
Butt to Europe, as the bearer of letter,
q071tten by the hand of our traitorous Chief
Magistrate.
President Taft did not wish to dictate the
letter to his private secretary. He could not
trust it to the mails. lie cootzd not comveY 1t
through the ordinary diplomatic chonnezs
The letter was so secret, so treacherous, SO
un-American that it had to be sent by
special messenger.
Poor Archie Butt qtas chosen for this
secret, TREACHEROUS, UN-ANERICAN
DUTY. He was soldier, and he had no
option in the matter. His superior officer
Issued the orders, and he had to obey.
The press-dispatches reported his progress.
We saw him arrive IN Rome, Italy. We saw
the Bishop introduce him into the Vatican
We Saa0 him deziver the Seezed letter to THE
OLD DAGO, WHO REPRESENTS GOD
Wv AhAIA H. we SAW the Ola QaSO r0aQ
Tafts autograph letter. We were told that
the old Italian pettieoat wearer was deeply
pleased by Taft's hand written missive
We were told that the letter congratulated
the dago on the appointment Of two Irishmen
and one Italian, to be red-tile wearers We
were told that the fat traitor who is our
President thanked the old dago for the
appointment of these two Irishmen and the
one Italian.
Whereupon, a large section of the American
press was intensely angered and disguised.
Harper's Weekly had leading editorial on
the subject.
At THAT TINE, NO DENIAL VAS
MADE. It was universally heralded that orr
fat, smiling and traitorous President had sent
Major Butt to Italy, as special envoy to the
hypOcritical old Papa, who lives there in the
Vatican-he and his satelfites-ige the midst
Of 225 Of the most gozuptuou8 young a0onae7a
that eVer graced a bar0na.
Everybody knew that Major Butt was on
his way home, bearing the autographed reply
of the old dago, to the hand-wr1tten letter Of
our false hearted President,
But the vessel on which Major Butt was
returning struck an iceberg and went down
More than 1860 men went down with her.
Among these was Archie Butt.
The whole world has been shocked by this
unprecedented horror of the sea-
The whole world deplores the fate of this
gallant young Southern officer, Archie Butt
Ind President Taft kn0ans that he IS being
BITTERLY CENSURED FOR HAVING
CAUSED THIS UNTINELY AND
FRIGHTFUL DEATH.
Had Mr.. Taft been true to his Masonic
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

gusta just to give bond am quite unweH and
physically unable to endure trip without serious
injury.
(Signed) THOS r. WATSON
The reply of Judge Speer was:
ct is not usual for me to interfere with the
duties of the District Attorney, Marshals or Com
missioners, and cannot with propriety do so''
With Mr.. Watson went several of his per
sonal friends and his brother.
Bond was made promptly on their arrival,
and the Roman Catholic Hierarchy will
doubtless rest upon it's honors, SO far gained,
until the case comes before the United States
Court. ALICE LOUISE LYLE.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
A Few Expressions From Mr.
WatSOn'S Friends.

The following letters and kilograms received
by Mr. Watson are selected at random.
Space forbids publishing third of those
which have come, but these are sufficient to
show the trend of public sentiment: Suppress
sion of the names in some instances is done at
the initiative of the writer of this article.
Thos. E. Watson
Thomson, Ga.
I will help you to fight with money if they
arrest you for printing what Roman Catholics
have flooded the world with for centuries.
DICK MAPLE
Nashville, Tenn.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

Thos E. Watson,
Thomson, Ca.
Do you need me on honor roll in Augusta to-
day? T. E. NORVELL
Grovetown, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
Ion. Thos. 3. Watson.

Hon. Thos. E. Watson
Thomson, Ga.
They cannot intimidate cover you by
rest. The Old Guard has brought you safe thus
far and will not falter now.
J. c.. KILLEBREW
Americas, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

My Dear Mr.. Watson: Enclosed you will find
clipping from the Memphis News Scmitar, con-
tanning item from Macon, Ca Doubtless
you have seen this article and are more familiar
with the serpents trail leading up to this point
than | Is it fact that the machinery of
this great government will permit itself to be
used as a cats paw for the decadent, Roman
Catholic hierarchy? This attempted persecution
is intended to intimidate and silence free speech
in this country, but I believe that they have
tackled the wrong man; the red-headed Editor
from Thomson is no sycophant and is not a
gutter [ verify believe that if they should drag
you into the Federal Court it will advertise you
and your periodicals very much more than
Jacobs & Co. have done, and will cause thousands
to read your articles Catholicism who never
have seen them. Is it not time that our eyes
were opened to the menace to our liberties by
ROm2nism? [ am writing you this to contribute
my mite of encouragement, and I want to assure
you that | am with you, and whatever the out
come may be in this little stage play that I am
willing to support you not only morally but
stand ready to contribute my part financially in
your defence. feel that this blow does net reach
Thos. E. Watson alone, but every red-blooded
American
Believe me, yours
d
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
Thos. E. Watson,

ThOs e. Watson,
Thomson Ga.
If you need bond l will go on it, Let me
know. FRANK c. DAVIS
Atlanta Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

Dear Mr.. Watson: We notice in today's Asso-
ciated Press dispatches, Macon date line, that
Mr.. Alderman has been called upon to proceed
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
Ion. Emory Speer,
Macon, Ga.

te1egraphed to Alderman, asking for prelimi-
nary hearing today. Answers that I cannot have
it. Please instruct your Commissioner in Au-
gusta to allow me to make bond here in Thorn
son. There is no Sense in dragging to Au-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14

Seated in a corner of the Pompeian
room at the Congress hotel was a little
party composed of the Hawaiian delega-
ton. Prince Kalanianaole generally call
ed prince Cupid" and G. A Rice, dele
gates from the island; H. L. Holstein ma
tional committeeman; A Horner secre-
tary to the delegation, and Colonel s.
Parker, the MARK Hanna of Hawai-"
made up the party.
cit can't be all work and no play"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
TEACHERS PLAN PROGRAM
Meeting OF Wisconsin Association
Will Be Addressed by Noted
Men and Women Speakers.

Milwaukee-The officers and sec
ton charm en- of the Wisconsin
Teachers association are at work
preparing the program for the next
session of the association.
The general session and sectional
meetings will be held in the Audi
torium on Nov 7, 8 and 8. The ad-
dress of welcome will be given by
Mayor Bading and the response by
President Van Hise. Among the
speakers will be President l.. d. Har-
vey, Stout institute, on Education
of Girls for the Home;" DR.. William
H. Allen, director of the bureau of
municipal research, New York; DR..
Henry Suzzala, magazine writer,
Teachers college, New York; Presi-
dent George Vincent, Minnesota uni
versity; Clifton Hodge, Clark uni
versity; DR. Charles II. Judd, Univer-
sity of Chicago; Prof. Ernest Burn
ham, Kalamazoo, Mich; Miss Anna
Logan, kindergarten supervisor, Ok
ford, o.; Miss Margaret Lennon,
principal of Mckinley school, ST.
Paul; Prof C. A. Fullerton, Iowa;
Maurice Flagg, director of School of
Design and Handicraft, Minneapolis;
Mrs II. K. Scholl, president National
Congress of Mothers Parent-Teach-
ers' association, Philadelphia; P. P.
Claxton, commissioner of education,
Washington, d. G.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
683,743 OF VOTING AGE
Census Bureau Lists Potential Strength
of Wisconsin Population
1875, $50 Foreign Born.

Washington, D. C.-The potential
voting strength of each state of the
union and of each city of more than
900 inhabitants is indicated in a
bulletin issued by the census bureau
1t is indicated that Wisconsin has
6S3,743 males of voting age. Of this
number, however, 126,389 are for
eign born whites and have not been
naturalized. No cognizance is taken
of other qualifications, such as edu-
catiOnal tests, length of residence or
other considerations imposed by the
national or state government. Ar
ranged on this basis the actual vot-
ing strength of the cities of Wiscon-
sin above $4,000 is as follows: Mil
waukee. SO, $50; Racine, 8,722; Su-
perior, 1912; Oshkosh, 1884;
Madison, 6,894; La Crosse, 1923;
Sheboygan, 5,519; Green Bay, g.
$50.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
CROP CONDITIONS
IN STATE IMPROVE
Marked increase of Grain Sup
ply Shown in June Report.
DELAY IN ALL PLANTING
Winter Rye Has Suffered From Hail,
But All Other Cereals Are Better
listed-Northern Counties Rhow
Greater Cleared Land Acreage.

Madison. 1.-THE crop conditions IN
Wisconsin compiled by the state
board Of agriculture from reports re-
ceived June /, compared with the
May crop report, shows improved
conditions of winter crops with the
exception of winter rye.
The excessive amount OF moisture
in all sections of the state has kept
the soil in such condition that corn
and potato planting has been sonsld-
erably delayed. Wisconsin crop cor
respondents, almost without excep-
ton, report a most favorable out
look
new feature in connection with
the gathering of crop statistics has
been inaugurated by including the
increased acreage of cleared lands in
the counties comprising the north
ern division Several of the north
ern counties have reported a sub
stantial increase of acreage in clear
ed lands as compared with the acre
age of 1911.
The report shows a decrease in the
general average of pigs and lambs
saved as compared with the year
1911. This is accounted for by rea-
son of the fact that heavy losses Of
early pigs and lambs was reported
in many localities
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
WOULD AMEND LAW
IN AID OF SETTLERS
Present Bond Act Declared to
Be an Utter Failure.
TO MAKE COUNTY LIABLE
State Board of Public Affairs Will
Submit Results of Investigation to
the Wisconsin Leg Stature at Next
Session.

Ashland-Because of the utter
failure of the law passed by the last
legislature to aid settlers in clear
ing their land, the state board of
public affairs will seek to have the
law amended so as to make counties
jointly liable with farmers for the
bond issues authorized by the act.
The present law provides that TWEEN
ty-fiVe settlers residing in any coun-
ty could ask the county to issue
bonds up to a certain percentage OF
the value of their lands, the pro
cetds of the sale of the bonds to
be turned over to the farmers for
the clearing and development of
their lands
Aggregations of new settlers in
several counties were organized with
the intention of securing funds in
this way, but not single set of
bonds have been sold The investi-
cation of the board has brought to
light that investors did not care to
take these bonds, as the law dis
tinctly provided that the county
could not be held liable.
The board of public affairs has
had a number of expert Investigators
throughout northern Wisconsin for
the past six months making a thor
ough analysis as to the best meth
DDS to rapidly develop northern Wis
cOnsin, and the results of the inves-
LEGATIONS by these various experts
has now been tabulated and placed
before the board
The board has arranged with
Prof. Ely of the University of Wis
consin to go over the results of this
investigation and outline tangible
plans on which legislation can be
submitted to the next legislature.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
Wisconsin Great Cattle State

Madison.-Practically one-twelfth
of the nations butter is produced in
the dairies and creameries of Wis
consin, the leading dairy state of the
union. According to the latest CEN
sus returns, our butter makers and
dairymen in one year produced 49,
049, 200 pounds of butter, valued at
$36, 628,000. If Wisconsin's total
butter output had been packed in
sixty pound tubs, and shipped in re-
frigerator cars of average size, it
would have taken more than 100
trains of 80 cars each, or a single
train about twenty-seven miles in
length to haul it to market.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
DRAINAGE POLICY BOOSTED
Supreme Court Decision Holds that
One Drainage District May As
sess Another for Benefits.

Madison.-The drainage policy in
the state of Wisconsin was given a
decided boost when the supreme
court decided that one drainage dis
trict can assess another for benefits.
This ruling was made in the case Of
the Rattlesnake Drainage District VS..
Koshkonong Mud-creek District. This
was the first test in the state upon
the constitutionality Of this phase of
drainage law. The Rattlesnake dis
trict lies in the towns OftSun Prairie,
Medina, Deerfield and Cottage Grove,
while the Koshkonong district lies
below and adjoining this in the
town of Cottage Grove, Deerfield and
on to Lake Mills in Jefferson county,
the whole comprising about $500
acres of rich low land.
The Rattlesnake district was form
ed IN the fall of 1908 and the Kosh-
konong district the January follow
ing. 1t was found that the upper
district as organized would have no
outlet for its drainage save through
the territory Of the lower. 1t was
then proposed that the upper district
be reorganized SO as to take in part
OF the lower, but the commissioners
and their attorneys could not agree
The lower district proposed to tax
the upper SIS, 700. The case was
tried in circuit court and the jury
returned an assessment against the
upper of 1,515. This finding was
upheld by the supreme court
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
ENLARGE NORMAL COURSE
Regents Seek to Attract High School
Graduates, Explaining Work
in New Catalogues.

Madison.-A plan to enlarge the
circle of influence of the normal
schools of the state by cooperation
with the state university and offer
ing a twoyear college course has
been developed by the normal re-
gents and systematic campaign to
secure from the high school grad
yates larger attendance at the eight
normal schools Of the state is De1ng
developed. To this end Secretary
Kettle Of the board is sending out
to such graduates sets of catalogues,
setting forth the courses of study
and their advantages.
Of the four catalogues being sent
out, the larger one is devoted to all
the eight normal schools of the state,
giving particulars as to courses of
study in each. The other three set
forth the particular advantages Of
fered in the schools at Milwaukee,
Oshkosh and Stevens Point
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
WELL POSTED.
A California Doctor With Forty Years
Experience.

I'm my forty years experience as
teacher and practitioner along n.y.
gienic lines" says Los Angeles
physician, 81 have never found q food
to compare with Grape-Nuts for the
benefit Of the general health Of all
classes Of people.
II have recommended Grape-Nut5
for number Of years to patients with
the greatest success and every years
experience makes me more enthusiast
tic regarding its use.
81 make it a rule to always recon-
mend Grare-Nuts, and Postum In place
OF coffee. when giving my patients in
structions as &c diet, for I know both
Grape-Nuts and Postum can be digest
ed by anyone.
CAS- for myself, when engaged In
much mental work my diet twice
day consists of Grape-Nuts and rich
cream. 1 find it Just the thing to
build up gray matter and keep the
brain In good working order.
'In addition 10 it's wonderful effects
as brain and nerve food Grape-Nuts
always keeps the digestive organs In
perfect, healthy tone. I carry it with
me when I travel, otherwise I am al
most certain to have trouble with my
stomach" Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Creek, Mich.
Strong endorsements like the above
from physicians all over the country
have stamped Grape-Nuts thu most
scientific food in the world. There's
a reason"
Look In pkgs for the famous little
book, "The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of humaA
interest.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
TRlPLETS HOLD A REUNION
Windecker Trio, Fond du Lac. Aged
60. Claim to be Oldest Living
in the United States.

Fond du Lac.-The Windecker
triplets, the oldest living trio in the
United States, celebrated their six
ty-eighth birthday anniversary in
this city Sunday, June 8. With Mrs
Sedate Pier here from Wausau a
family reunion was held at the home
of Sydney Windecker Mrs Pier,
who with Sidney Windecker of this
city and Sylvester Windecker, Byron,
constitute the triplets, had a narrow
escape from death last winter. She
was forced to undergo an operation,
and after the operation it was neces-
sary to place an electric pad to her
back. The pad was not adjusted
properly and Mrs. Pier was severely
burned.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
The OnIN MAN

An elder while baptizing converts at
revival meeting advanced with a
wiry, sharp-eyed old chap into the
water. He asked the usual question.
whether there was any reason why
the ordinance of baptism should not
be administered After a pause a tall,
powerful-looking man who was looking
quietly on remarked:
Elder, l don't want to interfere in
yer business, but | want to say that
this is an old sinner you have got hold
Of, and that one dip won't do him any
good; you'll have to anchor him out in
deep water over hight. Life.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
Easily Answered.

These kids | teach arn't bit
SLOW" observed a school teacher yes
terday. In fact, I'm afraid they read
the papers. The other day | pro-
posed the following problem to my
arithmetic class:
A rich man dies and leaves ST.
100000. One-fifth is to go to his wife,
one-sixth to his son, one-seventh to
his daughter, one-eighth TO his broth
er and the rest to foreign missions.
What does each get?'
"a lawyer said the littlest boy In
the class. Case and Comment.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
GAINESVILLE GETS U. C. T.
Badger Orummers Close Sheboygan
ConVention-ttarry Richards.
Milwaukee, Heads Order.

Sheboygan.-Janesville was unan-
imously chosen the place for the
1913 convention of the United Com
mercial Travellers at the closing SEES
sion of the convention here. Off
GERS elected were: Harry Richards,
Milwaukee, grand senior counselor
Z. U. f. Loether, Eau Claire, grand
junior counselor; j. H. Noble, Green
Bay, grand past counselor; George
7. Mesink, Milwaukee, grand secre-
tary; 7. Pritchard, Fond du Lac,
grand treasurer; c. G. Rumpf, Ap-
pleton, grand conductor.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
DrN Clean Blankets.

White blankets often become slight
ly soiled, but not enough for washing.
They can be dry cleaned successfully
with flour and salt Take a medium
sized dishpan full of -four and a small
sack of salt; mix well, rub soiled
parts in it. When the soil disappears,
shake we'll and hang out in a good
wind, and the blanket will be like new
again. At this time of year one can
find bargains in blankets which hap
pen to be a little soiled on the ex-
posed side. Treating them in this
way will remove all traces of dust
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
VOGUE in Outer Garments.

According to the Dry Goods Econo-
mist, at the present time retailers are
featuring wraps Of charmeuse and
satin. The best sellers are the me-
dium-priced numbers retailing from $40
to $50. These are usually attractively
lined In some bright color, giving a
pleasing contrast. Lace collars and
cuffs are often used as a finishing
touch and are very effective. while
white lace is used largely for this pur-
pose. Some garments are shown trim
med with black lace, which Is cut away
to show the lining underneath.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
Cooked R7dis1eg.

Cut off the top and root Of red and
white radishes (even number of
each); wash them nicely and place
them In sailed cold water until COM
mencing to boil. Now pour off the
water and pour fresh boiling water
over them and boil until tender; then
pour the water off and shake them in
melted butter. Green peas with rad
ishes or red radishes around stewed
caulifiower make very nice dish.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
1876 Leave Stout Institute,

Menomonie-At the ninth annual
commencement of Stout institute,
195 students were graduated, which
is the largest number in the history
of the school. The graduates from
the manual training department
numbered 80; from the domestic
economy department, $50; from the
home makers school, Z, and the
trade school, 5.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
Eco Outlets.

Prepare thick white sauce as fol-
lows: One tablespoonful of butter,
one heaping tablespoonful Of flour,
one teaspoonful of salt, a dash Of
cayenne, one half pint of milk; cook
together for five minutes, stirring all
the time; add three hard boiled eggs
coarsely chopped and one tablespoon
full Of finely chopped parsley. Set
aside until cold, make snto small cut
let's, dip each into a lightly beaten
egg, roll in cracker dust, and fry IN
hot lard. These are delicious.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
Dreamed Baked Potatoes.

Six potatoes peeled and boiled until
tender, drain and mash, add salt and
dash Of pepper. One tablespoonful Of
butter. one cup Of good cream, beat
until very light. Add the beaten
whites OF three eggs, beat again; put
in a well buttered pan, CRATE cream
cheese over the top. Bake a nice
brown, cut in squares, serve while
hot
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
New Health Board Members,

Madison.-Gov. McGovern has ap-
pointed Dr. Joseph Barber, Marathon
City, to be member Of the state
board Of health and vital statistics
in place of DR.. L. E. Spencer, Wau-
sau, resigned. The term ends the
first Monday in February, 1915. The
governor also appointed B. J. Kre-
mer of Fond du Lac as member in
place of H. B. Allen, deceased, Rich
land Center. The term ends April
u, 1916.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
State Osteopaths Elect.

Green Bay.-Officers were elected
at the annual convention of the Wis
consin Osteopathic association as fol-
lows: President, f. A. Wright, Fond
du Lac; vice president, DR.. E. A
Deitzman, Racine; secretary, DIR. E.
J. Elton, Milwaukee; treasurer, DR.
Harriet Whitehead, Appleton.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-14
What She Wants.

able home"
Have you any special ideas as to
the style of house you want?" asked
the architect
mot exactly. / want one of those
modern places You know the kind l
mean-one with living room too big
to keep warm, and kitchen too small
to cook in."-Detroit Free Fress.