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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
STEPHENSON REPORT FILED
Senate Subcommittee Finds Charge
OF Corruption Are Not Sustained
Against Wisconsin Senator.

Washington, d. C.-The sabcom-
m1ttee which Investigated the cleo
ton of Senator Stephenson has re-
ported to the full committee on privi-
leges and elections that the charges
OF corruption were without founda-
ton and have not been substantiated.
After reviewing the investigation
held in Milwaukee last fall, the re-
port concludes as follows:
Your subcommittee has given
the fullest consideration to all of the
testimony introduced and has con-
sldered it's weight and effect under
the rules pertaining to the investiga-
ton and is of the opinion, that the
charges preferred against Senator
Stephenson have not been sustained
and your subcommittee finds that
the election of said Isaac Stephenson
as senator Of the United States
from the state of Wisconsin was not
procured by corrupt methods or prac-
tees, and that there was not used or
employed corrupt methods or prac-
tees in said election of Isaac Steph-
GnSOn."
The report is signed by Senators
Hepburn, Pomerene, Bradley and
Sutherland, and is unanimous SEN
ator Paynter did not sign the report,
although a member of the sub-com-
mittee, because he did not sit in the
investigation.
The full committee which consid-
cred the report for more than two
hours decided to take action upon it
in two weeks. This action was taken
to give members of the committee
time to examine the evidence upon
which the report is based
All members of the full commit
tee were present except Senators
Paynter, Bradley and Fletcher, and
although there was much discussion,
there was no indication that any OBJ
lection to the report would be made
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
STATE MAY ASSIST
BLACK RIVER FALLS
Immediate Action Urged at a
Conference in Milwaukee.
SPECIAL SESSION FAVORED
Another Meeting With Governor to
Consider Advisabl ity of Calling
Legislature Together - Members
Would Receive No Pay.

Mllwaukee.-The conference of
committees of the Merchants and
Manufacturers association and the
Chamber of Commerce, which met
with Gov. Francis E. McGovern here,
decided to recommend the calling of
a special session of the legislature to
consider the matter of assisting the
city of Black River Falls to rebuild
the dam which was destroyed in the
flood of last fall
1t was the sense of the meeting
that the state is morally responsible
Tor the destruction of any dam, and
that Wisconsin should make some
provision to assist the citizens Of
Black River Falls to have the river
now back into its original course. No
money can be loaned Black River
Fails unless the legislature makes
the appropriation
meeting in the governors office
at Madison will be held to decide the
cost of special session and the APP
proXimate time it would take to &C
complish the object.
In the event a special session is
called, members of the legislature
would be required to serve without
compensation. The only money they
would receive would be for mileage.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
WEST BEND MILL is BURNED
Fire OF Unknown Origin Destroys
$4,000 Roller Plant and En-
dangers Other Structures.

West Bend.-Fire destroyed the
roller mills of the Adam Kuehlthau
estate here, causing a $4,000 loss.
The West Bend Lighting company's
plant, standing beside the mill, was
saved after a hard fight with the
flames. Other buildings were threat
ened.
The mill, valued at $25, 200, con-
tanned grain and -four worth $4,000.
Insurance covers half the loss. The
fire was discovered on the main floor
of the three-story brick plant and
spread rapidly. The origin is I'M
known
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT BELOlT
Burlington Man Kills Divorced Wife
and Suicides When Police Are
Called to Arrest Him.

Beloit.- Smith, Burlington,
shot and killed his divorced wife,
Mary Howard, in this city, and on
seeing the patrol wagon coming in
answer to summons by neighbors
shot himself dead.
Smith had lived in Burlington
about four years, being employed by
the Borden Condensed Milk company.
Upon receipt of a letter from his
wife, saying that she could no longer
support her children and would have
to part from them, Smith came to
Beloit at once. The shooting fol-
lowed a quarrel between the two at
his wife's home.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
PLAN BIG MILITARY
MEET IN WISCONSIN
Considered as Center of War
ManeuVerS Nexi Summer.
WOULD USE SPARTA RANGE
War Departm Will Ask Congress
for Sl,3OO.OOO Appropriation to
Defray Expense of the Exercises
for Federal Troops.

Washington, D. C.-The state of
Wisconsin is to be the center of mill
tary activity in the middle west dur
ing the coming summer if the plans
of the war department meet with the
approval of the legislators and the
appropriation necessary for the ma
neuvers outlined by the general staff
is made.
The plans of the department pro-
vide for a large maneuver camp at
Sparta, at which a number of regu-
lars, in conjunction with the national
guard of several states, will conjoint-
ly work out the problems of war and
go through the regular army drills
The regular soldiers will be sent
from Forts Smelling and Sheridan
and the national guard will be made
up OF contingents from Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and other
adjoining states. To carry out the
plans, which provide for similar en-
campments in several other places in
the United States, an appropriation
OF $1,300,000 will be necessary If
it goes through, several thousand
men, perhaps the greatest number
that has ever been collected within
the state of Wisconsin for military
exercises, will be gathered at Sparta.
The national board for the promo
ton OF rife. practice also has under
consideration the question of holding
the national matches of the current
year at Sparta. Whether it will be
selected depends entirely upon the
condition of the range, which will be
ascertained as soon as the snow is off
the ground
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Electrical Association Elects.

MISUNDERSTANDING P. Lord, Wau-
paca, was elected president of the
Wisconsin Electrical association at
the closing session of the annual
convention. Other officers elected
are: First vice-president, William
H. Winslow, Superior; second vice
president, Roger N. Kimball, Keno
sha; third vice-president, William
Wallen, Oshkosh; secretary-treas-
urer, George Allison, Milwaukee.
The executive committee recommend
ed that another committee be ap-
pointed to investigate the question of
holding an electrical show
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith, Virginian. now
ger piainsman, is looking for roaming
parties OF savages. He sees a wagon I
81 full gallop pursued by men or, pon
When Keith reaches the wagon the RAJ
ers have massacred two men and , de-
parted. He searches the victims hndlnS
papers and locket with womans Por-
trait Keith is arrested at Carson City'
charged with the murder, his accuser pc
Ing rufflan named Black Bart. a negro
companion in his cell named Nep tens HiIt
that he knew the Keiths In virginia. 80
Bibley. the other Gen. Willis Waite form,
eriy a Confederate officer The plalnsHIldn
and Neb escape, and later the 1ugltlEee
come upon a cabin and find It's occuP pan
he saw at Carson City. The girl explains
that she Is in search OF brotleI, Who
had deserted from the army, and that
Mr.. Hawley induced her to come 10 tne
cabin while he sought her brother. I1am
ley appears, and Keith In hldlng [et tas
nizes him Black Bart There is TER
rife battle In the darkened room IN WIilcn
Keith is victor Horses are Appropriated.
and the girl who says that her name rs
Hope. joins in the escape. keith explains
his situation and the fugftives make FOR
Fort Larned. where the girl is left with
the hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she is the daughter of General waite
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan. where
Keith meets an old friend. DR.. Fairbain-
Keith meets the brother of Hope Waite,
undeY the assumed name of Fred VIII
loushby. and becomes convinced that
Black Bart has some plot INVOLVING the
two. Hope learns that Gen. Waite. who
was thought murdered is at Sheridan,
and goes there. where she is mistaken for
Christie Maclaire. the Carson City singer.
Keith meets the real Christie Maclaire
and finds that Black Bart has CONVINCED
her that there is q mystery in her life
which he is going to turn to her adVans
tage. The plainsman tells Hope Waite OF
her resemblance to Christie Maclaire
They decide that Fred Willoughby may
hold the key to the situation. Keith finds
Willoughby shot dead. Hope is told OF
the death of her brother. Keith fails to
learn what representations Black Bart
has made to Christie Maclaire. Hope
suggests that in order to learn the secret
she must briefly impersonate the stage
singer Or. Fairbain is in love with
Christie Maclaire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
State Wants His Badge.

Madison.-State Superintendent
w. l.. Essman has made a formal
demand on former state veterinarian,
A. H. Hartwig, to turn over the gold
badge given him by the Schwaab
Stamp and Seal company, Milwaukee,
while in office. The attorney gem.
eral has held the badge to be the
property of the state which should
be given to DR.. O. H. Eliason, pres-
ent veterinarian.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Teachers to Meet at Oshkosh.

Neenah.-E. M. Beeman, president
of the Northeast Wisconsin Teachers
association, has issued the program
for the twenty-frst annual conven-
ton which will be held at Oshkosh
Feb. 9 and 10. Practically all of the
schools within the limits of the
northeast district will be closed on
Feb. 9, so that all the teachers may
attend the meeting.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
interurban Is Authorized.

Madison.-The Wisconsin railroad
commission granted a certificate of
convenience and necessity to the
Chicago and Wisconsin Valley Rail
road company, authorizing it to build
an electric line from GAINESVILLE to
Merrill by way of Madison, Portage,
Grand Rapids and Wausau. The Off
GERS of the company say that a con-
siderable portion of the new line will
be built this year
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
De Pere Pioneer Expires.

De Pere.-William Armstrong,
pioneer resident and former mayor
and postmaster of this city, is dead,
aged Sc years. He was the inventor
of a successful stump pulling ma
chine.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Badgers Get Hero Medals.

Superior-The Carnegie commits
sion has awarded Samuel A Wetton,
William j. Mannings and John Con-
ley, each bronze medal and $1,000
as needed. The three men saved An
drew Anderson from drowning in
Lake Superior on April 10, 1910.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Three Scalded in Tannery

Milwaukee.-An exploding steam
feed pipe at the Herman Zohrlaut
tannery, badly scalded Engineers G..
H. Johnson and Frank Dunn and Ar
thur Schmidt, electrician. Johnson
saved the plant from destruction by
pulling the fires from the boilers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Five Postma sters Named

Washington-The president has
nominated the following Wisconsin
postmasters: B. Williams, lola; John
c. Mitchell, Kaukauna; Adelbert E.
Lapham, Nekoosa; VIM H Berray,
Wautoma; Chas. Mariner, Cadott
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Runs Anuck With Axe.

Racine-Oliver Davis, promi-
nent engineer here, became suddenly
insane and armed with an ak at
tempted to cut down his house and
kill his wife He was taken into
custody.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Green Lake Court Clerk Departs.

Green Lake-George F. Yahr.
clerk of the circuit court of Green
Lake county, left the city without
notice recently and mailed his resig-
nation to Judge Fowler from Louis
vile, KY. No explanation of his sud-
den departure is made.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Murderer Asks Pardon

Madison.-Henry Dunn, convicted
twelve years ago for the murder of
Emil Lieber, has again applied for a
pardon. He is serving a life term,
and is said to have phthisis.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Brakeman Killed at La Crosse.

La Crosse.-Morris Kruger,
brakeman on the Burlington road,
was instantly killed while switching
here. The body was found some time
after the accident.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Ice Harvest to Set Record.

Neenah.-Ice cutting on Lake,
Winnebago is in full swing, with
prospects of a larger crop than ever
before. The ice is nearly twenty
inches thick and of the very best
quality.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Cowpox on Racine Farm.

Racine.-Twenty cases of cowpox
have been found in one herd of cattle
in Racine county. Milk from that
farm being delivered in this city, an
order has been issued to stop it's sale.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
RACINE AND MADISON LEAD
Have Largest Postal Receipts of Any
Wisconsin Cities Outside of
Milwaukee.

Madison.-The following shows a
comparative statement of the re-
ceipts Of the fourteen largest post
offices in Wisconsin outside of Mil
waukee for the year ending on Dec.
81 1911:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Convicted on Arson Charge.

ManitoWoc- Henry Gerke, a New
ton saloon man, on trial here on a
charge of burning of the Detjen
place, Nov Ia, has been found guilty.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Racine Centenarian Dead.

Racine.-Noyes T. Kelly, 100
years old, one of the pioneers of the
county, soldier of the civil war and
artist Of note, is dead here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
Waunaca Y, M. G.. A, Burns

Waupaca.-The Y. M. G. A. gym
nasium was totally destroyed by a
fire which also damaged Larson
brothers grocery store.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26

The statehouse business and uni
versity mail are the main influences
placing Madison so high in the list
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-26
CHAPTER xxx.

BY Force of Arms.
With be. heart throbbing fercely.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-19
GETS THE
PLACE He WANTED.
APPOINTED N..TIONAL COMMIT.
TEENIhN BY THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Get SEVEN new members
Three Roosevelt Men Resigned ana
-Four Others Were just
kicked Out"

NEW YORK. Sept. 1S.--The re-
publican national committee today ac-
cepted the designations Of Its mem.
bers from Minnesota, oklahoma ana
Ohio and declared vacant the seats
held by members from New Jersey
West Virginia and North Carolina
who are Roosevelt supporters. Sue
bers from Oklahoma, Ohio, New Jer-
sey and North fGarpllna, flames A.
Harris wasselectsd SUCCESSOR to George
Prestly Of OIdlahpmaN I'll VI
The committee refused to recognize
telegram from Russ Avery OF Cali
fornia, announcing his resignation
and voted to expell him for "disloyalty
to the republican party" ChalrmaS
Hilles was empowered to appoint a
subcommittee Of three to recommend
a successor to Mr.. Avery.
This action was taken, 1t was ex-
planned. because a majority Of the
state committee OF California are sup
porters Of Colonel Roosevelt and the
mitteeman could not be left to them.
After luncheon there was q joint
session Of the natiohal committee and
the advisory committee lasting until
after 6 o'clock. Chairman Hilies re-
ported that the condition In the va
rious states In regard to electors,
which was unsatisfactory at the be-
ginning Of the campaign, now is IN
good shape. He said thnt of the 100
electors on the republican tickets In
several states who turned out to be
Roosevelt men. all had been replaced
except in Kansas, Nebraska and Cali
fornia. He added that the Kansas
case is in the courts the Nebraska
committee will arrange for new or
ganization In California and place
Taft electors on the ticket under some
other name than that Of the republic
an party
A resolution was adopted calling up
on the electors OF Nebraska and Kan
sas, who We're named as republicans,
but who are now for Roosevelt, to at
once retire /YThe-resolutlon spidTth
position of eiactpf Ns>ja sitibn lof
trust. and bab these Apsn owe d duty
to the state as wen as 10 themselves
Secretary Reynolds said after tho
meeting that everything was done in
complete harmony and the vote to
oust the committeeman was unani-
nous in every case
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-19
GREAT DISPLAY OF EXHIBITS Is
PROVING VERY POPULAR
WITH THE CROWD.
This IS TULSA--DERBY DAY
Big 1--we Stock Parade VIII BE One
of the Many Features OF
Today.

The greatest crowd ever assembled
at the Tulsa fair grounds gathered
yesterday to witness the many big at
fractions Of this years fair. From 10
o'clock in the morning until o'clock
IN the afternoon the street cars going
to the park were crowded. 1t was
estimated that over $1,000 people paid
admissions to the park yesterday.
The grand stand was cnowded to ca
pacity and a solid line OF people ex-
tended more than half way around
the outer fence OF the nalf mile race
course.
Numerous shows were running dur
ins the day, and they were all iber-
ally patronized. The exhibits were all
In place and the Judging in many d.
visions attracted considerable atten-
ton.
The harness races were not run,
owing 10 the condition of the track.
but the program was filled In with
classy running race card, that held
the attention OF everyone. Good time
was made In all the events.
Frank Champion, the popular await
or made two highly successful flights
in his Moisant monoplane. Although
breeze was blowing he maneged to
navigate his craft in thrilling man
ner that pleased the crowd. He went
over 1000 feet in the air In his first
flight. His sensational dips OF
death" before the grand stand were
real thrillers The way he handled
his graceful but diminutive machine
exacted the utmost admiration from
all.
The Tulsa band furnished music
during the afternoon, In tho band
stand near the main exhibit hall, while
the Coweta band played In the grand
stand, during the races and three big
tree attractions. The country school
field day meet took place in the GEN.
ter field and many contestants took
part.
Today is the real big day at tho
fair. Ii is known as Tulsa day. Many
merchants will close their stores at
noon today. to allow their employees
an opportunity to visit the fair. The
derby race will be run on the race
course, there will be two airship
flights and the usual free attractions.
Collinsvile will be here with band.
forty automobiles and a big bunch of
boosters. Many other towns will have
large representations at the fair.
But above all the local people will
contribute to todays success of the
fair.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-19
FAMOUS MURDER CASE WILD BE
TRIED ON FIFTH DAY or
NOVEMBER.
States Case IS READY
Superior Judge breckenridge VIII
Sit as the Judge in the No.
torious Case.

Tulsa's most sensational murder
trial. that Of Guy ID. Mckenzie. Mrs
Laura NJ. Reuter-, Bud Bellew. anC
Joe Baker. charged Jointly with the
murder OF Charles T. Reuter- last
spring. will be started October 6, ac-
cordlng to the plans of County Attor-
ney Matoy as announced yesterday.
The case was setby superioryudse ~
a Breckenridge, whol sill cit as the
trial Judge.
Mckenzie, Baker and Bellew are
now Occupying cells In the county1jail,
all unable to make bond, while Mrs
Reuter-. who Is charged with them
with, the brutal murder Of her hus-
band, a we'll known attorney, is at lib
erty on her own reeognizance.7
No other murder case In Oklahoma
has attracted the attention Of this one
and at the preliminary trial last spring
thousands OF people crowded the court
room during the five days the examin-
alton lasted.
On the morning Of May 8. about
/ o'clock, Charles Reuter- was shot
down In his bedroom at his home on
the North Side a man was seen rum
ming from the house q few minutes
later. The next day Mckenzie. whom
1t was alleged has a clandestine love
affair with Mrs Reuter- was also ar
rested Baker and Bellew were taken
into custody q few days later and on
the day of the preliminary hearing
Mrs. Reuter-, F'the woman in the case"
was arrested.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-19
PROcRESS|VES Will
MEET HERE TODAY
MEETING WILL BE CALLED TO
ORDER IN THE COURT HOUSE
AT 3 O'CLOCK.

Progresslves from all parts of the
county will assemble In Tulsa today
in answer to a call for county mass
convention to arrange all details Of
the visit of Colonel Roosevelt who will
arrive in Tulsa at 8 o'clock next
Tuesday morning.
The meeting will be called to order
by County Chairman John X. Celary
at 8 o'clock this afternoon in the
county court house. All progressives
are requested TO be present.
Reception committee from Tulsa
county progresslves to meet Colonel
Roosevelt: H. Campbell, c.. II Cleve-
land j.. A. Curwn, Hugh King Jr.,
p. l.. Price. Ralph Harvey, w. A.
Springer. f.. r. Tucker, j. +. Ayars,
L. NJ Reese. l.. e. Hudson. Loren
Conway. c. O. Wright w. II l'iser.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-19
No MIXED CONFETTI Y
WILL BE Permitted
- s-sa| STUFF WILL BE AR
RESTED,


y a=AilaaAN Nile
confetti throwing desires to announce
that anyone throwing mixed oplors OF
confetti or picking up confetti that
has already been thrown, will be
prosecuted from now on. One man
was arrested for throwing mixed con-
fetti last night and there will be no
exception to the rule. In several
instances persons picking up confetti
from the streets were warned but not
arrested last night, but this notice is
given that from now on until the close
of the carnival, anyone picking up
confetti from the streets will be pro-
secuted
The authorized confetti was sacked,
one color to a bag, so there would
be 40 possibility of anyone throwing
mixed colors without detection. There
is no harm In clean confetti, but that
which IL thrown and tramped on be-
comes dirty and serious injury TO the
eyes Is liable to follow from It's use.
The battle Of confetti is on In earn
est, about 10000 sacks being thrown
since the opening Of the carnival. The
Boy Scouts are the only authorized
sslesmen and persons are warned
against purchasing it from others.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-19
FAMOUS CRIMINAL CASE
REVERSED BN COURTS
Franks ,"lpo,, " Again Be Tried
In a" "caI . Court
H., ''ocis,.

by decision Of the crimm,Sss
Of appeals. one OF Tulsa's most nu.ed
criminal cases must again be tried In
the district court In decision rem
dered Monday, the appeal court re-
yersed the case of tho state VI. Fred
Franks, and ordered It retired In the
lower court.
Franks was convicted nearly two
years ago and sentenced 20 seven years
in the ponitentlary FOR shooting
George Eoff. a nelghbor. In a quarrel
ut their homes on the north side. The
case at tho original trial attracted
much attention from local newspapers.
Davidson q Williams represented tho
defendant In the case.