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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
The WAGE Of OUR
D|SRESPECT FOR LAW

That is often placed position
city, travels really the work misdeeds of
Let us handle this allegation from non esdents vieupoint
nonresident asonished becoming acquainted
practically fifty years. immemoria
something and harmful has been bruited about
Thn like the father OF boys that took his walk
expression vice.
and of domestic
mighty truth publicly annuncated the effect that do
like aise innocent children untoward surroundings witness the
citation debate by our high school boys violations of state
Truth is mighty and shall
nonresident again has read and conoedng point perhaps
s and state papers about few of our that
blatant Whatever be, blow
and its growth Business told, suffered The law
then usual muzed but thanks personal conscience
said that these owdes suffered ostacised
Tor tune Ihy know and ee their guilt & the and OF d mortal days
Then, again. Chicago heralded
nd bp1 % ~ drunk Let us % not nupy m V because few ls 1
spare time illustration effectively Then
former presidents of of local colleges left Watertown with
Only the other week, charitable citizen Milwaukee
@ 3 she @ dua % % of Weo s ono 0a pe sp sffo o
law and order The helper wanted the child Watertown
that IS the toughest town in the state and is known fact that
girls eng place
words almost vebation We hope this is
one object is to get the towns reputation set right
voted teach vrtuou principles schools members have
political this best orderly
knows that brags beautiful and orderly city the
and oden days politicians said the of Hurley
make public
lid by which
eve stupid and for bad Of when
cool and the of his dear family, his
science troubles him but he usually
Children look should
harm beyond done the children.
closing that overwhelming majority O.
Waown morality and law and order
that both
hattery
cques, those believe the
the penum another The
middle
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
JAMES LAl0NE ENDS
life WITH A BULLET

Wednesday renoon, James Lal.one.
a former resident of CIymnn. but tbe
past Few months making his home at
Sun Prairie. reached Ihis city and sooI
after his arrival went to the stare of
Herie u Hoffman, which has been his
custom for many years, whenever he
visited Watertown. Going into the store
he removed his fur overcOat and sitting
down conversed with those in the store,
there being nothing in his manner or
conversation to indicate that he Was
contemplating suicide. After talking
awhile. he left the store and il appears
went to the hardware store of b. Il +.
Kusel where he purchased revolver
and had it loaded. Returning to the
store of Hertel & Hoffman,, LaLone
went into the basement TO visit, as he
said, the toilet. The basement being
dark, he asked that the light be turned
on. Shortly after, noise was heard like
breaking of board, but no attention
was paid to 1t, and after about an half
hour, thinking that LaLone must
be Ill, one of the clerks went down into
the basement and found him on the floor
in sitting position between two boxes,
dead he having shot himself in the side
OF the head, death, no doubt, being In
Simultaneous. The body was removed to
Ryan's undertaking rooms and relatives
and friends of the deceased notified of
his death. LaLOne was a bachelor about
81 years of age and leaves brother, sis
ter and other relatives. He was mem
Der of the Modern Woodmen of America
and comfortably fixed financially. That
he premeditated suicide, is evidenced by
the fact,he asked to have the gun loaded.
which was refused, telling him it was
against the rule of the store. In one of
the pockets of his overcoat was found a
large envelope upon which he had writ
ten his address in full No cause is
known for the act, which must have
been under great mental stress.
An inquest was held, the jury render
ing verdict that LaLone came to his
death by his own act and his body we3
taken to Sun Prairie by brother in-law
for burial.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
New Hall Dedicated.

Wednesday the handsome new hall
to be used in connection with st.
Henry's Catholic congregation for
business purposes and social gather
ings, was formally dedicated, which
consisted Of a solemn high mass in
the church at 10 a. M, the Rev. j. 5.
La Boule Of Milwaukee, a former pas
tor, officiating, and the sermon being
delivered by Rev A. B. Sallck OF Mil
waukee, a former Watertown resi-
dent. After the high mass dinner
was served in the basement of the
new building by the Married Ladies'
Sodality During the afternoon a
bazar was held by the young ladies,
and in the evening Archbishop Mess
mer of Milwaukee delivered an ad-
dress, the music for the occasion be-
ing furnished by the Wheeler orches-
ira. 1t was a red letter day in the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
MISTER DOOLEY ON THE BAXTER
STREET CONTROVERSY.

STREET CONTROVERSY.
1t is to laugh, as the French say. The
Attorney for The City Council recently
presented to that intelligent and august
body, belated land somewhat incoher-
ent) report of Judge GFimms decision on
the Baxter street case. Listen to Misther
Dooley: "Byes. seq Charlie, I'm great
man. And its meself that didn't get hafe
a chance to prisint me side av the case
before the little Coort at Jifferson; for
me wur-rk at JunenO keeps me as busy
as bee in the June Glover. We had
thin bate; but the Collaygians won be-
cause the judge couldn't undhersthand
me argements. Now byes, says Charlie,
let's take the sthrate to the Suprame
Coort. Faix, twill only cost the tax pay
ers about won hundred and forty-nOine
dollars and noinety-sivin cints, more not
less. seq he. I'll put, sez he, so many
holes In Judge Grimm's law thot 'twili
LOOK loike an innicint gambling game.
Byes, don't lave ME before the iIliction
sez ne. An yerra man, the byes moved
De the wather in Charles eye, sphoke up
hayro loike. iviry wan av thin: Take
1t before the Suprame Coort, Charlie
and draw on the tax payers for all ex-
pinsis."
do you think he ill bate the College?
says Mr.. Hennessy.
I'll answer We that be asking another
question:" says Misther Dooley. ..Do yez
think La Follit will be the next Prisi-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Sufferers Need Aid

Because man is unable to obtain
employment so as to support himself
and family is no reason why they
should starye and suffer. There is
family in this city, living in that part
which is in Dodge county, in actual
want. The associated charities have
cared for the family until available
funds are about exhausted, and the
supervisor In the ward declines to
keep the family for the reason that
the head of the family is not work
ing-and if he was, no aid would be
required. In Dodge county the matter
of caring for the needy is left to the
discretion of the supervisors of the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Young Lady Assaulted.

While Miss Meta He.de, a salesladv
in the store of the Schempf Bros. Co,
and who resides at 1923 North Warren
street, was returning to her home Fri
day evening about o'clock she was
assaulted by an unknown man,
knocked down and dragged by her
clothes onto vacant lot near the
residence of Gus Glaser on West Cady
street. The man had followed Miss
Heide from West Main street, and as
he approached her without provoca
ton and inspired by devilishness,
struck her upon the chest, no word
being spoken by the assailant. The
approach of people returning to their
homes alarmed he brute, who fled.
The man must have either been
drunk or insane, and should be appre-
9hended and punished
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Looks Like $25OO

A big car of exceeding beauty; few people
have guessed its price on sight at below
$z500. Finished IN English Purple Lake
rare shade of deep maroon trimmed in
nickel, with bonnet, tenders and filters in
black enamel, with 94-inch lamps in black
enamel and nickel. You'll find the same
equipment on cars selling at $2500.
Fenders of sweeping grace, radiator of
new and distinctive design-doors 20 inches
wide and open fully with no outside latches.
Rakish, low and balanced perfectly, you
can put it around corner in jiffy and the
rear end will hug the road.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
THE REMEDY.

And is there no remedy for the present
state of affairs? Surely; and the remedy
is in the hands of the people. At the
coming election turn out of Office those
who have been working against the NOR
al betterment of the city, as we'll as those
who are Indifferent to it. Turn out those
who do not believe in civic decency; turn
out those who voted for the ail-night sa-
loon; turn out the FOUNDERS and the ia
competent. Elect men who have the in
terest of the city at heart and its fair
name Let municipal affairs be divorced
from the saloon interests.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
dint?''
THE GAZETTE SPEAKS OUT.

Commenting on the disgraceful brawl
that occurred last week in a West Side
Saloon. the Gazette has this to say:
Respectable citizens and city author
tiles how long are you going to tolerate
this Come to the rescue some ene-the
people will support you. Enter the arena
at the coming spring election, the time
is ripe for change in the moral upIift
of our city. Good citizens you are te
blame if it does not take place."
These words ring true; it certainly is
high time TO: a change in the city admin.
istration. And now that the Gazette has
come out square for civic decency the
grand. work inaugerated by the Leader
six months ago will receive new impet
us.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Ride 200 Miles Without
Fatigue

Step into this car and you are dominated
by feeling of spacious ease and gratifying
comfort. In a ten minute rice you grin in
spite of yourself through rare delight You
may tour all day with pleasure and return
without fatigue.
The upholstering is of such pleasing soft
ness that even the invalid may ride without
d1scomfort-cushions inches deep made
from finest selected long hair. Rear cushion
has IS double acting steel spring coils.
Front springs SO inches long rear 81
inches long-axle of I-beam type set for
ward under radiator - road clearance 10
lnches-front edge of tonneau seat 9 inches
ahead OF rear axle-front seat IS inches wide
-lZO inch wheel base and 36 inch wheels.
Now, do you wonder that it's the easiest
r1dlng-easiest to drive and easiest TO turn
around = no other make at 81 500 can
touch it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
THE KOMICAL KIDS.

Gentle reader have you heard of the
result of the searching Investigation set
on foot to find out the saloon keeper Tor
keepersl who sold liquor to the "KomicaI
Kids" NJ? Neither have we. You re-
member in what beastly state of intox-
ication these two youngsters were found
one Sunday night, not many moons ago
crawling in the cutters Of West Main
street. Why wasn't the license of these
bar-rooms that sold the drink revoked
Perhaps the Police Commission knows,
1.-The King can do no wrong" is an old
maxim of English law. Saloon keepers
can do-no wrong" seems to be an old
maxim of " atertown law.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Snap! Ginger! Power!

To drive this car is exhilarating. 1t runs
like spirited horse. You touch the
throttle and it's away. In the traffic of
Fifth Avenue it will creep along at miles
per hour-on the open road it tops it off at
fifty. 1t took Abbey Hill, New York, on
nigh gear with five people. starting at q
miles per hour and going 80 miles at top
1t took Viaduct Hill on HigG% starting at
%, dropping to IL at the crest and 90
ing at 10 at the top, passing two high priced
cars going up in the gears.
1t took City Line Hill, Philadelphia on
high, Roundout Hill at Kingston, N. Y. i,
with 3 passengers and climbed State Street
Hill, Albany, from river to Capitol on high
with six PASSENGERS
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

ordered municipality, religion, morality.
social virtues are more necessary than
money, work, and business. Men, are
wanted, not beastsl In Watertown money
and business take precedence over NOR
alitv. Hence the deplorable conditions
that exist to day. Indifference to the COM
mon good and individual selfishness are
In great measure to blame for our civic
disgrace.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

The County Line cheese factory,
one of the oldest, if not the very old
est, in the state, and situated five
miles east of this city in a fine dairy
ing section, held it's annual meeting
Friday, transacted all necessary busi-
ness and elected the following officers
Tor the ensuing year:
President-William c. Jaeger.
Treasurer-Charles NARROW.
Secretary-Otto Jaeger.
Manager-G. A. Stallmann.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Why the $165O Price?

why such a car at this price7''
Here's the reason: For wears we have
built high priced cars, educated our me-
chanics to greater skill, developed our
factory until we now are able to produce
the Cross Country.
The Rambler was first to offer real
bicycle for less than $780, The Rambler is
now first to offer real car below So, 600.
The public is ready. The Cross Country is
here-it's the flag bearer for l, 1z- sure to
be Rambler year. To see this car is TO
want it--write for the name of the nearest
dealer-ask for the Rambler CataIop.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

towns and wards, and the aim of each
is to keep down the expense to the
lowest possible figure, which is wrong
and oft times very inhuman. Mothers
and children should not be permitted
to suffer when there is so much
wealth in city and country. Some
thing should be done, and done quick
ly, and kind hearts and charitable
people should act.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
By II. L. l.:

these irritating bill boards thrust under
the eyes of the citizens? Why are our
streets disfgured for the financial gain
of strangers? And then, where is the
"Out-DoOr Art Associations" And like
wise, who gets (or get) the "comps?"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
A FEW QUESTIONS.

Some months ago the citizens were
surprised to see Main street bridge mar
red by permanent theatrical sign. lad
within the last four weeks every corner
the length and breadth of Main street is
bill-boarded with the advertisements of
another theatrical company. Why are
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

The census was taken preliminary
to an increase and rearrangement OF
wards in the city, which will require
the passage of an ordinance by the
council. The Leader would suggest
that four new wards be created in
county and two additional wards in
that portion in Dodge county, each
of the thirteen wards in the city
have one alderman, and one be elected
at large who shall by virtue of mis-
office be president of the council.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Pool Rooms.

In the City of New York, youths under
eighteen years of age are not permitted
to enter pool rooms. A similar law would
do much good in Wateltown. Or, if there
be such law, its enforcement is greatly
needed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Census of City Completed.

A very complete and accurate CEN
sus of the city has been completed
showing total population of 9,284.
an increase over the federal census
Of 1910 of 456, which Is gratifying, as
it demonstrates growth. The census
by wards and gain is as follows:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Farmers Take Notice.

Do not fail to attend the Farmers IN
stitute to be held at johnson Greek, Feb. &.
22-23, 1912. good program has been ar
ranged for both days. Also, take your
wives and daughters that they may at
tend the Cooking School both afternoons
and have good time. The people Of the
little burg will make it pleasant for all
who may attend.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Fixed Salaries of City Officers.

At the last meeting of the common
council an ordinance was passed fix
ing the salaries of city officers for
the ensuing years as follows:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Delight to Drivers

You must experience the feel of that
Cross Country wheel. It's delight. Think
of the unconscious ease with which YOU
guide bicycle. It's just that. Your arms
don't tire. Your legs don't cramp. Both
levers are inside and the sound of the motor
: ust the sweetest hum that turns instantly
into snappy roar when the cut-out is
open.
Silent, long and lean, with swift moving
lines, tie Cross Country has grace, sugges-
ton of speed and beauty of contour.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

1t starts quickly and stops quickly-a
motor car virtue that has saved many an
accident. The braking surface is 400
square inches
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

experience of the members of the
congregation.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Read This and You Will Think So Too

It's a SO h. p. five passenger touring car
with 12O inch wheel base, 36x4 inch tires
and demountable wheels--a rare conbina-
ton of powers comfort and appearance.
It's long-it's low-it's roomy. Low, with
drop frame and new spring suspension.
Long with front axle set forward and
straight line torpedo body Roomy with
Toom-enough for the tallest many inches
from front seat to dash and wide elbow
room at the Wheel The most comfortable
car in America selling below $500.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

Smoke Latest Out" SC cigar,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

Smoke --latest Out" Sc cigar.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

MONEY OR MORALITY.
A wise statesman has said: IN well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-07
Millions Wasted by American
Roads Every Year.
Lack of Standardization OF
Rolling Stock Cause.
For PARTICULAR DESIGNS
This Expensive Habit Costs
SI5,O0O.O0O Annually.
Other Items of Interest in the
Traffic World.

Chicago Nov. THAT the railroads
of the United States are paying yearly
millions of dollars for equipment when
could be saved were standardized
type adopted is the assertion of a
prcmirent car builder representing one
of the largest manufacturing establish
ments in the United States. Only one
who is engaged in the construction OF
railroad equipment, he states, can re-
alize how large is the annual waste
sustained by the roads of the coun-
try because of lack CT standardized
rolling stock
There are almost as many different
designs of freight and passenger cars
as there are railroads in the country"
said he, land in the main, the in
sistence by railroads upon their partic-
ular designs is a tribute to the vanity
of their engineers. Few of the dis
tinctions are fundamental, but the
variations are complicated and nu-
merous enough to make anything like
standardized rolling stock an impossi-
bilitv.
we have compiled figures showing
conclusively that the railroads CT tue
United States are paying annually $14,-
100000 to s15,000,000 more for rolling
stock than they would if a standard
lied type had been adopted universal
ly. We have standard gauge. Why not
have the car itself standard? This
S14000,G coo, moreover, represents the
cost of $4,000 freight cars, or Z per cent
or per cent of the total number or
dered in year of normal business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-07
FEAR RABIES NOW
n. q. Hospital Report Shows
Danger of Epidemic.
Heavy Damages Result of Dis
ease Last Year.

Lawrence. Kan, Nov. That I'M
less legislation to prevent it is passed
at once, Kansas is doomed to an cpl
demic of hydrophobia, is the warning
sounded in the annual report of the
University OF Kansas at Rosedale.
''Forty-four persons who have been
bitten by rabid animals have been
treated by the university hospital IN
one year, declares DIR. NJ. t. Sudler,
associate dean of the school of medi-
cine. This number is SO great that 1t
shows the necessity of doing some
thing to prevent the spread of this dis
ease in the state. and this number
does not give hint to the strong
hold the disease has. taken on Kansas,
as many went elsewhere, some took no
treatment, and some were content TO
try the maidstone
THE number of people bitten is only
one part of the damage done. One
man who was treated by us lost prac-
tically all his stock of pigs and mules
AS it is always fatal, and the danger
of spreading it to other animals or
human beings is so great, its rapid
increase is enough to make all thinking
men wonder what should be done.
"The condition is certainly alarming.
When it is understood that the ord1-
nary charge for the materials TO give
the PaSteur treatment for rabies is
IA patients by the hospital, it will be
understood that in this alone the medi-
cal school has done great service to
the state.
by proper laws, the prevalence of
the disease could be reduced as al
most to eliminate it. In England where
n strict quarantine is kept on all dogs
entering the country, the disease IL
almost unknown. But it has increased
so rapidly here and to such proper
lions as to justify immediate legisla-
ton and the most stringent quaran-
tine
If the symptoms of hydrophobia once
develop, no treatment known to medi-
cine has any effect. Bites from wolves,
dogs, eats, foxes and skunks give the
disease. DR.. Sudler decries the super
stition concerning the maidstone as
cure of the disease. The maidstone is
a deposit of lime salts in the stomach
of an animal, generally a COW. The
stone is porous and if it sticks to a
wound is supposed to absorb all the
poison. If it does not stick. it is taken
as evidence that the dog was not
mad. The stone has absolutely no ef-
feet on the disease, asserts DR.. Sud
Ter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-07
FOR CHEAP TURKEY
Hutchinson Dealers Say Price
Must Be Lower.
People Turn to Other Fowl Tor
Thanksgiving.

Hutchinson. Kan, Nov Turkeys
are to be cheaper this Thanksgiving-
This is the encouraging news that
comes from the Hutchinson wholesale
poultry district. where they are now
getting ready to supply good part
of the United States with turkey meat.
II look for turkeys to be much
cheaper this year than last" was the
report of one wholesale poultry ship
per. They've got % be, that's all.
The people won't pay big price for
turkeys. If they can't get them reas-
onably cheap they'll buy ducks, geese
and chickens instead"
It's sell them cheaper or not at all, %
frankly admitted another turkey ship
per. The people won't pay a fancy
price for turkeys any more"
Thousands of turkeys are shipped an
nually from Hutchinson. The whole
sale poultry houses here buy them up
from all over central and western Kan
sas, and ship them on from here both
to the east and west.
Most of the turkeys shipped from here
are from the alfalfa districts. They are
allowed to run in the alfalfa fields, 1iv-
ing on the grasshoppers, serving two
good purposes, killing off the 'noppers''
and fattening themselves for market.