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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
WILSON WILL POSTPONE
THE INAUGURAL FETES
President-EIect Wants Ceremonies De-
ferred Until Late In
April.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 3.-While
he will be sworn into office as presi-
dent of the United States on March 4
the ceremonies in connection with his
inauguration will be postponed until
the last Thursday in April.
The president-elect has received
more than two hundred letters con-
tanning advice regarding legislation.
Pointing to a mass of correspondence
Mr. Wilson said:
That is the idea some American
people have of giving a man a vaca
tiCn."
Mr.. Wilson in one day paid seven
dollars excess postage on newspaper
clippings speculative as to probable
cabtnt appointments.
IF you see that Wilson has ap-
pointed this or that man to come to
Bermuda relative to appointments in
the cabinet" he commented, you
may be sure the news came by way
of Constantinople or the Windward
Passage"
Washington, Dec. 2.-President-elect
Wilson's announcement that he will
take the oath Of office on March 4 and
postpone the inaugural ceremonies un-
til the last Thursday in April is re-
ceived here with satisfaction.
The bill already has been reported
favorably to the house and is on the
calendar. 1t was defeated during the
last session, but Representative Henry
of Texas, it's author, declares he In
tends to do everything in his power to
secure favorable action during the
present session. Backed by the presi-
dent-elect. Mr.. Henry believes the
Democrats will unite in advocacy Of
the measure.
The situation Of this bill is compli
Gated by the fact that there is pend
ing a proposition to amend the Con-
stitution so as to provide for one pres
idential term Of six years. 1t may
be the two propositions will be COM
bined into one amendment.
The following table shows the state
Of the weather on the day of presiden-
tial inaugurations during the last forty
years:
1S73-Grant. =. Gold high wind.
1S77-Hayes. 80. Snow and wind.
1SS1-Garfield. .Sleet on ground.
1SS5-Cleveland. Fair and cold.
1SS9-Harrison. Cold, rain.
1S93-Cleveland. Snow, cold, gale.
1S97-McKinley. Clear.
1901-Mckinley. Cold, drenchi'n rain
1905-Roosevelt. Fine.
19O9-Taft Blizzard
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
ADMITS KILLING TWO BOYS.
J. Frank Hickey Makes Confession of
SIayinu Youths

Staying Youths.
Buffalo, n Y, Dec. al. Frank
Hickey Of Quincy, Mass, who was re-
Gently arrested in New Jersey has
confessed to the murder Of seven-year-
old Joseph Josephs of Lackawanna,
N. Y. in October, 1911, and whose
dismembered body was found in a
vault back of a saloon November 16.
following the receipt Of an anonymous
postal card from Boston telling of the
murder, and for which he stands in
dicted, to the Staying Of Michael
Kruck, q young New York newsboy
ten years ago and to having caused
the death Of man named Joseph
Mercy in Lowell, Mass, twenty years
ago by putting laudanum in a glass
of whisky to make him sick.
He will be arraigned Monday, when
he will plead to a charge of first de-
gree murder. He was indicted by the
grand jury on this charge for the kill
ing of Joseph Josephs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Prisoner Kicks Sheriff.

Shawano.- While bringing a pris-
oner named Murphy from Laona to
Gillette, Sheriff Anderson was kicked
in the mouth by the man. His jaw
was broken. The ruffian had been
put under the care of the sheriff by
and was facing the sheriff. Sudden
ly he leaned back and kicked the Off
Ger full in the mouth with both
heels. AT Gillette he was turned over
to the local officers, from whom he
escaped in less than an hour,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
AID FOR LINCOLN MEMORIAL.

Senator CuIom Seeks Support for
100000 Building Project.
Washington, Dec with his heart
set on seeing progress made towards
the erection of a suitable memorial
to Abraham Lincoln, before his
lengthy service in congress ter1ni-
mates, on March 4 next, Senator Shell
by Nj. Cullom of Illinois has made a
personal appeal to his fellow mem
bers of the senate to approve the plan
Of Henry Bacon Of New York for u
100000 memorial building on the
banks of the Potomac river
He has received assurances Of sup
port from enough senators to insure
the senate's agreement to the plan,
but some opposition will be encoun-
terrd in the house.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Woman Dies from Shock

Kenosha.-Mrs. Anna Nestour, 2S
years old, died at her home in this
city as a result of an unusual shock.
A year ago the husband of the wom-
an was bitten by a dog and died in
the agonies of hydrophobia The
wife nursed her husband during the
disease and her nerves were so shat
tered by the horror of his last days
that she never recovered from the
shock
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Warehouse Is Blown Up,

Prairie du Chien.-The explosion
of 700 pounds of dynamite in the
warehouse at the Bridgeport stone
quarry east of this city awakened the
people for twenty miles around and
shattered many windows in the vii
lage Of Bridgeport. A hole four feet
deep and ten feet in diameter was
blown in solid rock where it stood,
and not a piece of the building is
left. Fire in the woods is thought
to have been responsible.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
JACKSON SUCCEEDS RAYNER.
Maryland Governor Appoints Taft Man
United States Senator

Baltimore, Md, Dec. Ex-Governor
Goldsborough announced the appoint
ment of William P. Jackson Republi-
can national committeeman from
Maryland, to succeed the late United
States Senator Isidor Rayner.
He will serve until the legislature
which meets in January, 1914, fills
what then will be an unexpired term
of three years.
In the recent presidential campaign
Mr. Jackson was the leader of the Taft
forces in this state He is forty-four
years old and business man Of large
and varied interests and is reputed to
be millionaire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Boiens Heads Manufacturers

MilWaukee.-H. w. Bolens of Port
Washington was elected president of
the Wisconsin Manufacturers asso-
citation, at it's annual meeting. Other
officers elected are: Vice President,
A. Hirschheimer, La Crosse; secre-
tary, William George Bruce, Milwau-
kee; treasurer, Frank j. Sensenbren-
ner, Neenah.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
CHARLES n. HYDE is GUILTY.

Former City Chamberlain Convicted
by Jury on Bribery Charge.
New York, Dec. 2.-Charles H.
Hyde. former city chamberlain, was
on Saturday convicted of bribery, the
punishment for which is ten years i'm
prisonment. or $4,000 fine or both. at
the discretion of the court.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
PICTURE FILMS NOT EDlSON'S.
Court Declares "Electrical Wizard"
ONLY improved APPARATUS

Washington, Dec. 4.-The court Of
appeals of the District of Columbia de
tracted a 1.-THE from the achievements
of Thomas A Edison when they re-
versed the decision of a lower court
and decided that he was not the in
ventor of the moving picture film. The
court held that moving pictures had
been invented by George Eastman of
Rochester. n Y, and that .Edisons
contribution to the art rested solely in
the improvement of the camera appara.
FMS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
ASK FOR RECALL OF MAYOR
Petitions Circulated in GAINESVILLE
Would Gust Executive and Two
City Commissioners.

anesville.-Petitions are being
circulated for the recall of Mayor
James A. Fathers and Commissioners
Miltimore and Cummins. This is the
first attempt to recall officers under
the commission form of city govern
ment in Wisconsin.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
BeekeeperS VIII Meet

Madison.-The Wisconsin Bee.
keepers association will hold it's an
nual convention in the assembly
chamber here on Dec. II to Is. The
state board of normal regents will
hold the regular meeting at the same
place on Dec. 20-21.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

The following table shows the capital
zation of the two roads in the great Har-
rlman merger:
Union Pacific. So Pacific.
Common stock . s216, 629, 500 s272, s72 400
Preferred stock 800. IS, 569, 800 *3 325
Total stock $500. 1915 1873, 100 $272, 675, 725
Bonds ................. 2O1 So, $50 129, 143 410
Total capital .$51S, C51, $50 $401, 819 135
Southern Pacific stock owned by
Union Pacific ........s1 26, $50 900
called for redemption.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

Union Pacific's control of Southern Pa
cine has been exercised through the Ore
gon Short Line Railroad company, which
is the holding company for large pro-
portion Of Union Pacific investments. The
total of investment stocks held direct by
Union Pacific is s3S. 9SS, $50 and the amount
held for II by oregon Short Line is $780,
91f.soo The Union Pacific holds direct So
5S0.540 OF the bonds of other railroads;
Oregon Short Line holds S26594, 000.
Among the railroad stocks held by
Union Pacific, outside its s126. $50, 600 of
Southern Pacific, are: Chicago and Alton
preferred. $40, 343, 100: Illinois Central $22-
500. 00c; Northern Securities stubs, 1924 900
Railroad Securities common, SO, 4S4, 420, pre-
ferred $1,936,000 Holdings through Oregon
Short Line include: Baltimore and Ohio
common. 1872, 334, 200, preferred s7,206, 400;
New York Central, 81, S57. 100; Chicago and
Northwestern, s., 01S, 200; Chicago, Milwau-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Edcar M. Noel Falls Dead.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2.-Suffering
q sudden attack Of acute uraemia and
Indigestion, Edgar NJ. Noel, head Of
the construction company that bears
his name. fell dead in his den Il the
basement of his home Friday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Shot MAY Prove Fatal.

MilWaukee.-After quarreling with
his wife at the dinner table, Hugo
volver and returned home and shot
her, perhaps fatally. He was ar
rested a few hours later while at
tending a theater.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Dallas CTex1 Postmaster Out.

Washington, Dec. 4-Because of
alleged "pernicious political activity"
Sloan Simpson was relieved of his
duties as postmaster of Dallas. Tex,
Monday, and the post given to George
p ROckhold
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Doe Seeks Rhodes Honor

Madison.-Arthur B. Doe, '13. of
Milwaukee, viii be the candidate of
the University Of Wisconsin for the
Rhodes scholarship this year. Three
university students had passed the
examinations
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Woman HurIs Shoe at Judge.

Aberdeen. Scotland Dec. 3.-Min-
tant suffragettes horsewhipped noted
preacher by mistake Sunday and
hurled women's shoes at Judge and
clerk of court The violence was fol-
lowed by an arrest and punishment.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Sbebovoan Police Chief Dead

heboygan-August Scheck, for
twenty-one years chief of police of
Sheboygan and president of the.
Chiefs of Police association of Wis
consin, died suddenly, having been
i'll but one day.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
casse Panic on Texas Border.

Washington. Dec 3.-Owing to Mex
lean rebel activity Gu the Texas boun-
darv and semi-panic in American
towns. General Steever Sunday pre-
tested to Washington against reducing
the United States border fatroi
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
e,o,,x civ News Burned On

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. 2.-F'ire here
on Friday destroyed the plant of the
Sioux City Daily News. The loss is
estimated at $4,000. with $4,000 in
surance. The cause of the fire has not
been learned.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
BUYS Electric Light Propertv

Delavan.-The Commonwealth Ed
ison company of Chicago has pur-
chased the properties of the Wal
worth Electric company fof $4,000.
1t is said this company plans to take
over a string of electric light proper
ties in southeastern Wisconsin.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Strive to Prevent Floods.

Portage on the $4,000.
state repair of the levee system in
this vicinity is being hurried so the
dikes will be in firm condition at the
time of the spring rise of water in
the Wisconsin river.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
County Treasury Empty.

Racine-The county treasury will
be empty after Dec. L. The county
board of supervisors has instructed
the county treasurer to borrow $10,-
900 to pay expenses until the taxes
are collected in January.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Varnish Factory Assured

Sturgeon Bay.-Practically all of
the stock in the new varnish factory
has been subscribed for and the cree
ton OF the new plant is a foregone
conclusion.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
To Raise 100000 Fund

Superior.-A ten-day campaign to
raise 100000 to build and equip
Y. NJ. G. A. building has been
started here. Superior now has no
such institution
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Or. Robert n. coIIyer Dead.

New York, Dec. 3.-Dr. Robert H.
Collyer, the aged pastor emeritus of
the Unitarian Church OF the Messiah,
died at his home, 201 West Fifty-1fta
street. here, Sunday. after an illness
that had lasted for several daFs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Ground to Pieces by Train.

iowa City, Ia, Dec. 4.-Cut into a
hundred pieces in sight Of passengers
of both trains. James Bishop, promi-
nent Tifin Qa.) resident. was In
stantly killed by an east-bound Rock
Island train west of here Monday
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
State Claim Agent Resigns.

Madison-Philip Lehner, state
claim agent, has resigned that posi-
ton, effective Dec. i He says he
feels he must devote his time to his
law practice at Princeton
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Kills Bow; Tries Suicide.

Madison. = James Oberholtzer,
game warden at Eagle River, reports
that a 20year old youth named
Wheeler was killed near there by a
man who mistook him for a deer.
The slayer tried to commit suicide.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
slain THROUGH Lack of KNOWLEDGE.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. 3.-Frank Cal
SEX. an Austrian, ed of bullet wounds
inflicted by highwaymen Sunday. His
inability to understand English cost
his life. He failed to obey an order
to halt.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Blaze in iron County Village.

Hurley.-Fire starting in the J ].
De Fer's general store at Saxon de-
stroyed that structure and three 9TH
er buildings. The loss will exceed
SIS, 900.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Hold La VaiIe for Murder.

Fond du Lac.-Peter Guenther,
who was shot by John LIE Vale mere,
is dead. The charge of assault
against La Vale has since been dis
missed and he is now under arrest on
a charge of murder.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
French Aviator Is Killed.

Paris, Dec 3.-Paul Arondel, a
French airman, was killed at Juvisy-
sur Orge Sunday. He was flying around
an aerodrome in his monoplane when
he turned too sharply and the machine
fell $50 feet with him.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Deer Passes Through Rhinelander.

Deer Passes through Rhinelander.
MISUNDERSTANDING pursued
by hunters, a large buck deer was
seen bounding through the main
streets of this city. Before any of
the local sharpshooters could secure
their licenses and guns the deer had
vaulted out Of sight.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Roaz Sawnnill Burns.

Richland Center.-The sawmill at
was burned to the ground, together
with all the contents. The loss will
be about $4,000.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
New Postoff1ce for Neenah

notwithstanding to Informal
ton given by Congressman Davidson,
bill for an appropriation for new,
postoffice building in Neenah will be
passed by congress. The site has
been purchased
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Wins Rhodes Scholarship

Appleton.-Loren Mckinney,
senior at Lawrence college, has
passed the examination for the
Rhodes scholarship. Mckinney is a
resident of Appleton
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Nine. Rernhardt in chicaoo,

Chicago, Dec. mime. Bernhard,
the famous tragsdienne, and her com
pany of % arrived here Monday in a
special train from New York She
opened her first American season in
vaudeville here Monday afternoon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Girl Is Located in Snarta

Beloit.-Miss May Topping, the
Delavan school teacher, missing since
Oct. q, has been located at Sparta
Letters received by friends state
that she is married to Greek.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Give CIapper to Library.

Gl3en Bay.-The clapper of the
bell in the old Christ church, which
was rescued from the fire which de-
stroyed the building in 1898, has
been presented to the Kellogg public
library in this city.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Movinc Picture Films Destroyed.

Melbourne Dec 4-Ffre destroyed
the Offices of J. D. Williams & Co..
manufacturers of moving picture
films. here Monday, and thousands of
wards of films stored in the building
were burned
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Two Italians Attacked.

Beaver Dam-TWo Italians are in
the Beaver Dam hospital, and a third,
Anton Zparkas, is sought by the po-
lice, as a result of a shooting ARRAY.
One of the men may die.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Monteneorin Prince Low,

London, Dec. A dispatch re-
ceived Monday from Cettinje reports
the condition of Crown Prince Danilo
of Montenegro as very grave. King
Nicholas is at the bedside of his
son
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Succumbs to Bullet Wound

Beaver Dam.-Christ Chanopoulos,
Greek restaurant keeper who was,
shot by Kanelas Pashas, Greek
merchant, on Thanksgiving day, dur
ing a quarrel over the settlement of
q debt, is dead
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Hardware Men TO Convepe

MilWaukee.-H and vehi-
in the Auditorium on December 10,
for the seventh annual convention
and trade exhibition.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Wife of Ex-Governor Dies

Marshfield.-Mrs Mary C. Upham,
aged 60, wife of former Gov. w. II.
Upham, is dead of heart failure,
after having successfully passed the
crisis of pneumonia
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Plans Are Approved.

La Crosse.-Formal approval of
the plans for the new 100000 wa
ter system to be installed here has
been received from the state board
,T health.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Horses Kick Kills Babe

Marshfield.-George Helm of Rib
Lake, aged 4, was kicked in the head
by a horse and died soon after. The
entire skull was crushed in
The evening world., 1912-03-22
NUGENT DECLARES
WAR0N W|LS0N|N
JERSEYPR|MAR|ES
Accuses Governor of Making
Deal With Republicans and
Upholds Democratic Party.

| NEWARK ~ 7. March ,,.-Cty
co,,,o, ranos Su..,, ,o,,ror chair.
-. ~ r~--...n. o.. caum,,,..
- u,,-- -
"''e d" a''"en o" "ov' "'so" VIM"
sPe'N'hs last hisht AT 'ne amman o""'
quet OF the Gottfrled kruegcr Asso-
citation. lie denounced the Governor for
wha, he calls a bargain with the Re-
pubiicans TO create a new ice-chancel-
lorshlp 30 that political debt Of the Gov.
ernor may be paid.
I'VE are going TO have a fsht.' said
Mr.. Nugent. 1T will be A fair nght and
an omen one. on our mart. The issue
will he thu p~rescryation OF the party
orranizst,on There Is no better place.
no moro opnor,une lime. no more ntt,ns
occa .,on ,han ,bIs % omen the camnalsn.
~ a0or m,..,, a.. an. ~, IN. c.rd,.
AT. ,or IN. cnnyr.s.,o,,, a,.,r,c, 4,
The evening world., 1912-03-22
MS ARTIFICIAL LEG HURT,
HE'S RUSHED TO HOSPITAL.
But Treatment Won't Be for Wood
en- Member-Crowds Shake Till
Limbs EalSity Is Revealed.

A man crossing Park Row In front Of
the Post-Ohice to-day was almost run
down by u car. As he stepped from the
tracks an automobile bore down upon
him and. with a frantic jurpp. he landed
In front Of n thai pc seed over
HE left leg. As he lawAtt the Street two
score men ran to his s1Ajstance. The
hrot 10 reach him stood thnrrihcd. ny
they looked at his leg, nattened and
showing the impress OF the wagon
whoels. As they picked him up ami car
ried him to the sldewa/ the icg woa-
bled In a fearsome ANN and Appeared
about to drop of altoye,her.
Policeman Rose took a look at the
man and sent for an ambulance from
the Hudson Street Hospital. Rose took
another look at the Hopping leg. and
asked II there vas a physician in tho
crowd. A man stepped forward. lie
stopped and felt the leg, then lie llfted
II up and let 1; drop.
Ute artificial" said the physician.
The man with the artificial les ga
he was George n. Perr", %thirty-nine
years old. of No. II PopAr street, Brook
iyn. lie was Nadly shaken up and welI
10 the hospital for treatment