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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Wisconsin News Briefs.

Madison. - Secretary of State
Frear has issued circular of sugges-
tions to congressional, state and leg
islatiVe candidates who expect tc
take space in the election pamphlets
which will be published before the
primaries, in accordance with the
provisions of the corrupt practices
act. The prospective advertisers are
requested to make their notices short
and typewrite the copy which must
be in before July Is Photographs
instead Of cuts are desired.
Fond du Lac.-Lying in a pool OF
blood, the body of p. F. CorbeiIle
aged 81, a grocer, was found on the
rear steps of his store Corbeille had
shot himself in the temple with q SO
caliber revolver and death had evil
IDENTIFY been instantaneous The act
is accounted for by dependency over
financial troubles.
Green Bay.-As a result of the
campaign promoted by the CONNER
cial club of this city, it has been an
nounced by Milwaukee road officials
that four through trains will be put
on in short time from Chicago and
Milwaukee to Green Bay and through
to the copper country
Madison.-Harry Williams, who
shot PatrOlman George Schwartz
through both arms while resisting ar
rest, pleaded guilty to charge of as
sault and with intent to commit muir
der and was sentenced to Green Bay
reformatory for fourteen years.
Madison.-Insurance Commission
er Ekern has appointed c. e. Ben
nett of Edgerton as fire inspector of
state and county buildings insured
under the state fund. The positjsn
was recently created at a salary of
5000
Chippewa Falls-Fire in the
clothing store of st. Clair Kubat &,
Co., damaged the stock $12, 900. The
grain elevator and warehouse at Ca
dott burned, causing a loss of
$4,000.
Martin DonIin, aged 20.
a former resident OF Waukegan. is
OCluS oOuSAL III heHDSHd. Inc boy
is named as sole heir to a fortune of
several thousand dollars
Fond du Lac.-George Spoor, aged
10, member of an Oshkosh band
playing at Columbia park, was
drowned while bathing in the river
here
Madison-As result of the
numerous changes in the school CEN
sus blank as approved by the stat;
board of public affairs, so much in
formation is required that several
school clerks have sent notification
by the state superintendent that thew
VIII resign. The new blank calls
for detailed data on all of the school
work of the district
La CrOsse.-Awakened during the
night by her little child who asked
for something to eat, Mrs. Clarence
Howard, aged 80, rose and plunged
through a trapdoor into the cellar.
breaking her neck
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
DAVIES FOR SECRETARY
Wisconsin Man Elected at Meeting
of Democratic National Commit
tee --M'Combs Is Chairman,

Chicago E. Davies of
Madison, Wis, was elected secretary
of the democratic national commit
tee, in keeping with the wishes of
Gov. Woodrow Wilson, to succeed
Urey Woodson OF Kentucky.
Gov. Wilson's choice for national
hairman-William F. McCombs of
New York-also was elected and en-
powered to appoint a committee of
not fewer than nine members to
take active charge of the democratic
presidential nominees campaign
Mr.. McCombs also was authorized to
select a national treasurer and such
other officers as he may see fit, in
Guiding possibly a vice chairman,
and, after consulting with Gov. Will
son, to name the location of the
headquarters.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
TURN DOWN PLAN
FOR CHICAGO SHOW
international Association Kills
Proposition of National.
TWIN EXHIBITION HOPELESS
Wisconsin and Minnesota Organiza-
ton Refuses to Take Exhibit into
Illinois-F FIRST Show Was Held Here
Two Years Ago.

Milwaukee.-The proposition of
the National Dairy Show association
to combine with the international
Dairy Show association this year and
hold a single show in Chicago in Oc-
tober was turned down by directors
of the latter organization in the Of
flee of Manager H. w. Clafin this
noon.
The action of the Wisconsin or
ganization concludes negotiations of
several months standing, by which
the National Dairy Show hackers
have endeavored to combine the two
shows.
The National Dairy show was held
for the first time in the Auditorium
two years ago this fall Although it
was understood that Milwaukee
would be the permanent location of
the show, the directors decided to
hold it in Chicago the following
year. Their withdrawal from Mil
waukee resulted in the organization
of the International Dairy Show as
ISOLATION by Wisconsin and Mime
sofa stock breeders and dairymen.
This year the dates of the two
shows, October % to 81, coincide,
and it was suggested that the two
organizations combine in the hold
ing Of a circuit of eXpositions in the
larger dairying centers this fall with
the last of the series in Chicago. This
proposition was turned down, the Off
GERS of the International association
being Of the opinion that plans for
the Milwaukee exposition had pro-
crossed too far to permit of a change
at this time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
MINE ROYALTY UNDER TAX
State Commits soner. Holds Fact It Is
Depletion of Capital Makes
No Exemption.

Madison.-Mine royalties are tax
able in Wisconsin as income after al
lowing for depreciation This deci-
sion by the state tax commission is
the elimination of a series of hear
ings in which mine owners from all
sections of Wisconsin appeared be-
fore the commission, claiming that
mine royalties were not income tax
able under the income tax law
The DIRECTORS asserted that royal
ties were a depletion of the original
capital.
Certainly the day laborer is ex-
hausting his capital every day he
works, yet his wage or salary is
plainly subject to tax" says the
opinion
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
MARKET REPORT.
MINIATURES Iul

Milwaukee, July II, 1912.
Butter.-Creamery, extras, 25c;
prints, 26c; firsts, 23024c; sec
onds. 22@23c; renovated, 23@24c;
dairy, fancy, 23c.
Cheese - American, full cream,
new made, twins, y 015c; Young
Americas, Is obs C; daisies, Is a
Is &c; longhorns, 1915 &c; linn
burger, Is OILS c; brick, Ia &c.
Eggs-Current receipts fresh, as
to quality, 16 a TIC; recandIed, ex-
tras, 20 @21c; seconds, Is a 15c.
Live Poultry-Fowls, 13c; roos-
ters, &c; springers, 20@25c
Potatoes-Wiscons sacked, on
track, 5O055c.
Wheat-No. l, northern, 1880
LIS; No. 2, northern, 1,13 q la;
No. 3, northern, 1.07.
Corn-No. 3, yellow, Use.
Oats-No. 3, white, 53c; stand
ard, sac.
Barley-No. 8, 1.O2@1.O6; No. 4.
I.OO@1.02.
Rye--No. 2, TAG.
Cattle-Butchers steers. $500
7.75; heifers, 5.5O07.O0; cows, 4.95
@6.60; feeders, 5OOQ5.5O; calves
7.25@S.25.
Hogs-Good heavy butchers, 7.45
@7.60; fair to best light, 1000
'.35; pigs, 6.00@6.50.
Sheep-Lambs, 4.O007.00; ewes,
3.25 03.5O.
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short time the baby had travelled from
North Dakota to Minnesota. to the At
lantic Coast. to San Francisco, and
thence across the Pacific to the Phil
ippines.
1t took her only two years more to
add $4,000 miles to her record, making
the total distance covered in three
years $4,000 miles, or an average of
more than 10000 miles year. She
has kept or going, and at present has
more than $4,000 miles to her credit.
This youthful tourist, who could put
to shame Phineas Fogg, Jules Verne's
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Methodist Campmeeting Opens

Byron Camp Grounds. Record
crowds marked all the services of
the Wisconsin conference Methodist
Episcopal church campmeeting here.
The feature of the day was the ap-
pearance of Bishop w. o. Shepherd.
D. D., of Chicago, who was elected
bishop at the last general conference.
This was his first appearance at a
conference assemblage
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Plan Grocers' Convention,

Fond du Lac.-Plans are now
practically complete for the twelfth
convention of the Wisconsin Retail
Grocers and General Merchants as
ISOLATION on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, Aug. II, 10 and IA. The
convention will be followed on Thurs
day by a picnic given by the Fox
River Valley Retail Grocers' associa-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Child Has Seen the World

strong light upon the mutations of the
army officer and the frequent recur-
renee OF moving day." says the Army
and Navy Journal.
The child was born at Fort Lincoln.
N. d., April 20, 1906, and was the first
baby born at that post Within three
weeks she had travelled 453 miles:
within two months, 1880 miles; with
IN six months. 1856 miles, and with
ir one year, 1890 miles In this
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Nav Leave Field to Morse.

Appleton.-Judge Henry Kreiss,
who announced his candidacy for the
republican nomination for congress
in April has stated that he will not
make the race. This may leave Con-
gresham E. A. Morse of Amigo the
only candidate for the republican
nomination
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Refuse Additional Trains.

Madison.-The state railroad COM
mission has dismissed the petition
of residents of Albany, Monticello
and New Glarus, asking for an order
requiring the Northwestern to fur
nish better freight and passenger
service on its branch from Brodhead
to New GIarus.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Inconsistency Of Man.

your husband seems TO be very i'm.
patient lately"
Yes. he is, ver.r.
What is the mAtter with him."
He is getting tired waiting for a
chance to get out where he can sit
patiently hour after hour waiting for ,
fish to uibble at his bait"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
So. 500 Damage for Widow

Racine-A jury here found that
the widow and children of n C. Jor-
genson, building contractor, killed
at crossing, are entitled to $500
damages from the Northwestern road
because of negligence in not having
the safety gates closed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Ex-Assemblynan Under Charges.

Ashland-Chairma Driscoll Of
the town of Sheldon, has made
charges against e. B. Gordon, former
assemblyman, of having issued $43,-
500 town bonds, from which the
town has never received any returns
Gordon, who is in Minnesota, will, it
is said by his attorneys, return and
meet the charges
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
University Costs So, a27I27.

Madison.-A financial report pre-
pared by State Treasurer Dahl shows
that during the past twelve months
the University of Wisconsin spent
$2,327, 12756. One-fourth of this
sum was expended for buildings
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Daughter of United States Army Off
Ger Constant Traveller Since
Her Birth.

The United States army can now
probably claim the worlds travelling
record by virtue OF the globe trotting
OF Miss Julia D. Kits, daughter OF
Lieutenant William P. Kits, Twenty
arst United States Infantry.
Incidentally her record sheds .
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Manitowoc Claims Is. 600.

ManitowGc.-This city claims q
population of nearly $1,000, based
on the figures of the school census
which has just been completed. The
total children of school age is 4,S4S.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Chicago, July II, 1912

Chicago, July II, 1919.
Cattle-Beeves, 5.70@9.60; stock
ers and feeders, 4O006.50; cows
and heifers. 2.7O@S.40; calves
5.5009.00.
Hogs-Light. 7200770: heavy,
25@7.S0; rough, 7.25@7.45; pigs.
5.3O@7.1O.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Hurt in Runaway.

Lake Geneva.-Mrs Elizabeth
White, mother of Postmaster White,
was injured when her horse took
fright at an automobile and upset the
buggy, dragging her quite distance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
To Hold State Convention.

Prairie du Chien.-The state con-
vention of the Catholic Knights of
Columbus will be held here July 27.
1929
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19

The Taysan albatrosS, whIte-breasted gony,
is distributed all the island with the pos
sible execution of the sea beach, which is espe-
ciallv Dopular with their brown-breasted, black
footed cousins. In certain places as at the ends
of the lagoon, they are or rather were, more con-
sested than In other localities. The dense colony
shown in the illustration at the east end of
the lagoon. To the progenitors of these birds is
due the exceedingly valuable deposit of bird lime
or guano the accumulation of ages which has
been removed in years past and utilized as phos-
phate- rock in chemical fertilizers.
The old birds do not mind the presence of man,
often walking up to the visitor, evidently intend
ing to welcome him among them. Once in a
while an Individual will take hold Of the visitors
finger gently pull at his shoe strings or leggns,
but ordinary curiosity is satisfied and the
freedom of the place extended to the visitor they
take up their former occupation or go with
their amusements in utter disregard of everything
and everybody Friendly they are, they will
not allow themselves to be handled avoiding
any attempt to touch their persons, evidently re-
senting such approaches undignthed.
Some years ago company of Japanese were
landed on the island to kill and cure birds for
millinery purposes. That they were rudely inter
rupted in their spoliation by the United States
revenue cutter Thetis, is truth well known, but
the result Of their poaching is everywhere too
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19

same time; in fact, some of them, as
the plover, the curlew and the turn
stone, do not breed on the island at
all Nevertheless, the island was liter
ally covered from center to sea with
breeding birds, mating birds, and
young half-grown fiedglings of a dozen
or more species.
With such an astonishing popula-
ton, numbering perhaps twice the in
habitants of Greater New York, it was
to be expected that study Of the
situation would reveal method in
their distribution. Generally speaking,
the various species were grouped in
more or less Well defined colonies. AS
a rule. these colonies had settled on
certain localities that seemed to suit
their fancy or convenience. There is
constant coming and going at Laysan,
so that the visitor arriving there at
different seasons of the year would
find different species predominating in
the bird population, While other spe-
cies that at another season would be
equally as abundant might not be
found there at all But visit this ISL
and or any one of the chain when you
will, enough interesting material for
volume on birds can be gathered in
an hour or two on shore.
One of the many curious birds of the
island, the albatross, of which there
are two species, is of the most general
interest. This is due in part to their
splendid size and part to their unusual
hitc
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
MIIrdered In 1eNac

Racine.-Mrs. John Doonan re-
ceived a telegram from Fort Worth,
Tex, announcing that her brother,
Paul Knetsch, was murdered by
three negroes
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Fire DESTROYS Hoist.

Marinette.-A hoist used b. the
Peninsular Lumber company at Criv-
liz was destroyed by fire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
MINNEAPOLIS. JuIy IT 1912

Wheat-No. /, hard, 1.O95s; No
L. northern, LOS Is No. 2, northern
l.O7 rs Corn-No. 3, yellow, 10 Bc
Oats-No. 3, white, 47c. Rye-No
2, zoe. Flax, 1877.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19

travelling hero, has nearly completed
her second tour Of foreign service With
the regiment
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19
Merrill Pioneer browns.

MerriIl-Wilffam T. King, an old
resident, was found drowned in the
Wisconsin river
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-07-19

n the leeward chain of ISLANDS OF
the Hawaiian group the Pacific
possesses not only one of the
great natural wonders Of the
western world, but a cruising,
camping, fishing and outing park
reservation that is in every
sense unique.
Few even of the best informed
people In the Hawaiian Islands,
or out of them for that matter,
appreciate this important pos
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-13
PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING.

The people Of Hickory Grove are
moving for a first-clasS new school
building, and they are going about the
matter In way which seems to prom
ise success.
There was a meeting of trustees,
patrons and friends Of the school in
the old school house last Tuesday,
presided over by Mr.. w. T. Slaughter
and attended by number OF the
prominent men Of the community, and
a resolution was adopted expressing
possible, school building to cost not
less than $4,000.
Messrs. W. T. Slaughter and R. H
Holiday and DR.. w. A. Hood came
down to Yorkville last Saturday to get
data with reference to a prospective
bond issue, and on the strength Of in
formation obtained went back to
Hickory Grove for the purpose Of CIV
ling the people interested all the in
formation in their power.
From what the gentlemen named
said, 1t seems that practically the en-
tire community Of Hickory Grove and
the country Immediately surrounding
Is In sympathy with the proposed un-
dertaking. The people have begun to
realize what handsome and sub
stantial school building means social
ly, educationally. religiously and f.
|nancially, and the more they think
about 1t the more determined they are
to carry out the plan in view.
The desire in Hickory Grove seems
to be to start right. There Is very
liberal and intelligent appreciation OF
the fact that no one thing Is better
calculated to contribute to the imme-
diate welfare and future prosperity OF
the community than first class school
building in the center or on the edge
Of spacious playground, and this is
the thing to which the people are be-
ginning to look
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-13
YORK TOWNSHIP BONDS.

The county board of commissioners
Is now advertising the proposed sale
of 100000 worth Of per cent non
taxable bonds of York township, fol
the purpose Of refunding the pei
cent bonds issued twenty-five years
ago and which mature April l.
The advertisement and prospectus
are being promulgated In accordance
with the act of the general assembly
and specify the sale Of 100000 OF
bonds. At the time the act was pass
ed 1t was believed that 100000 was
the amount necessary to refund the
bonds outstanding. 1t has been estab-
lished, however. as the result of the
investigations Of Treasurer Neil that
the outstanding bonded Indebtedness
OF the township is only $56,000 and
of the new issue bonds will only be
sold to that amount.
Among the earlier levies to pay in
terest the original issue was one Of $
mills. and there were a number OF
leyies of and mills. During the
past few years the levy has been run
ming at 3 mills and 81 mills in alter
nate years. and a 8 mill levy has been
fixed for the present year. 1t Is prob
able that mills will be somewhat
more than necessary to raise the re-
quired amount: but that levy has been
fixed upon as a measure Of safety. If
the levy raises too much money then
next years levy can be reduced.
After the present issue OF maturing
bonds has been refunded with per
cent bonds ($56,000) the levy will be
reduced to 2l mills. This levy, OF
course, will grow less and less as the
assessed value Of the taxable property
NJ the township increases.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-13
COMMON PLEAS.

| When the last issue Of The Enquirer
went to press the court Of common
pleas was engaged on the case of ]. c.
Steele & Sons vs.. the Catawba Brick
company.
The case consumed a good part OF
Friday and resulted In verdict for
the defendant in the sum Of $473; but
from all the facts, it appears that the
time was wasted, as the jury evidently
made a mistake.
The suit involved mainly an ac-
Icounting. There had been numerous
transactions between ]. c. Steele &
Sons and the Catawba Brick company,
and as the outcome Of the transactions
there finally developed a misunder-
standing that resulted in this lawsuit.
The plaintiff, J. C. Steele & Sons,
claimed that the defendant. Catawba
Brick company, owed them $475, and
the Catawba Brick company, virtually
| Mr.. w. N. Ashe, denied owing any
such amount. He was under the i'm
preston that the difference between
| the two accounts could not possibly
amount to more than 800, either way,
and he was inclined to believe that the
$50 was his way.
After hearing the testimony the jury
took the papers and returned with a
Verdict in favor of the defendant in
the sum of $473.
In view of the fact that the defend
ant was not asking for anything at
all and 1t was difficult to see wherein
the jury had any facts on which to
base such a verdict, the lawyers and
others were at loss to know how 1t
came about One theory Is that the
Jury found for the defendant when 1t
really intended to find for the plaintiff,
and another Is that the jury desired to
find for the defendant and did not un-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-13
/WITHIN THE TOWN.
Get busy.

- get DuSy.
Tomorrow Is Valentine day.
FTDr. B. G. Black has rented the
Schorb residence on West Liberty
street
There are no unoccupied resi-
dences in Yorkville, and there Is de-
mand for new houses.
|>%Supt. DuPre, of the water, light
and power department, has been hav-
ing q severe trial since he took charge
on January 1.-The weather and other
|things-but he has been measuring up
to the situation nicely. He's strictly
business.
Rev. ]. H. Strong Of Baltimore,
conducted services in the Yorkville
Baptist church on Sunday morning
and evening, and the congregations
present were highly pleased with his
discourses. Mr.. Strong has for sew
eral years been engaged in Chautau-
qua lyceum work. Last week he de-
livered a lecture in Fort Mill and to-
night he Is to lecture In Rock Hill.
u II the Associate Reformed Pres
byterians carry out their plans as
they have them in mind, their new
church building on the corner Of Con-
gress and Madison streets will be the
handsomest structure on the whole
street. The architect has no hesita-
ton in saying that the proposed new
church will be the handsomest church
edifice in the county and he claims to
know them all.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-13

appreciation from Sir Hubert Stan
ley Is praise indeed" is correctly as.
cribed by DR.. E. S. Joynes and Mr.. S
f. McFadden to a comedy Of Thomas
Morton's. "A Cure for the Heart
Ache" written in 1897. Mr.. McFad-
den was almost as quick as Dr. Joynes
in his response to our G. Q. D.-and
DR.. Joynes is a resident of Columbia
Columbia Record. February 9.
The Enquirer begs leave to remark
that it could have given the foregoing
information, but did not. We had beer
puzzled for several years to learn the
origin of the quotation, and had MOI
only consulted every reference book a
our disposal, but had inquired Of nu'
merous friends and acquaintance
without result. About a month age
we tried Editor w. H. Wallace Of the
Newberry Observer. and he sent the
information by return mail. Under
those circumstances, Of course, it die
not seem exactly right for us to try
to claim the credit that would have
come to us had we replied to the Rec
ord's &C. @. D."