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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

vases in great variety have been
found. among which are very good ex-
amples OF that use OF natural yege-
table forms for stylistic ornament
which is characteristic of the early
Late Minoan period: and some YES
sells In stone also have been unearthed
of which one. a slender vase in black
obsidian OF exquisite form and admir-
able symmetry, once more nils US
with astonished envy of the capacities
of Cretan craftsmanship. That such
a material as this volcanic glass
could be- turned with truth by work
men who had no tools but of stone
or soft bronze would never be be
lieyed, had we not this vase and some
early vessels in Egypt to prove the
fact. The process must have been al
most as slow as a process OF nature!
One remarkable statuette in bronze
has rewarded the Ephor's labors. 1t
shows a male figure. clad in belted
lion-cloth with frontal flap, and stand
ing in an attitude of salutation. He
is probably an ad0rant of the Cretaa
goddess. Many similar figures in
similar attitudes have been found else
where in the island notably in the
Psychro cave: but none so carefully
and scientifically modelled as this
They all seem to have been deposited
in shrines and holy places by men
desirous to put vicarious representa-
ton of themselves in constant relation
with the deity.
II the excayators had found moth
ing but this statuette. it would have
repaid their enterprises. But. in fact.
they have found much else, as we
have seen, and before they leave Tylis-
SOS, should find yet more.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
GROUP OF BUILDINGS ExckMNTED

houses found in 1900 in the town OF
Cnossus at some distance from the
palace building, but are larger and
more richly decorated. The different
residences, having had some architec-
tural connection with one another.
seem to have formed sort of block,
much as houses of the same age at
Phylakopi, in Melos, were found to be
linked one to the next, and probably
they represent a family settlement.
Around them, but separated, are re-
mains of few poorer dwellings. form
ing a dependent village or hamlet. in
habited by villeins or retainers, az
was the case at Hagia Triada. What
buildings are now visible are of the
Third Middle and First Late Minoan
Periods-that is. the sixteenth century
b. c., or thereabouts, but there were
both seigneurial residences and also
Door dwellings in a previous age, the
Second Middle Minoan, and possibly
a village existed before any noble
house was built. This point, 1t is
hoped, will be cleared up when the
excavations in the area surrounding
the main site have ben carried deeper
and wider next season.
Building Features Repeated.
The two chief houses OF the later
period repeat several features of the
Cnossian and Phaestiar palaces, not
ably pillared halls and store-rooms
with great jars ranged round their
walls The larger !iving-rooms seem
to have had finely frescoed walls.
Many fragments of their decorations
have been recovered and are now
pieced together to show groups of
Minoan ladies', warriors in procession.
and fan-bearing slaves.
OF the furniture, besides the bronze
sessals already alluded to. painted
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
CAPTIVE IN MUSIC'S SPELL
Quail In No Uncertain Mood When 10
Heard the Call of the
Notes.

"A baby quail was captured aud
brought to the house. The large cage
provided for him stood upon square
of oilcloth, and this was little Bob
Whites ranch. Here were his food.
his basin of water. and the sandplle
where he took his daily dust-bath. The
door of his house was always open.
but he seldom wandered beyond the
limits of his own domain
"One thing invariably tempted this
little recluse to venture forth; this
was the sound OF music. Like small
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

gate to receive their premium from
the thieves. Practically every police
official from the chief down to merest
messenger is bribed. They not only
graft upon the thieves. but from fallen
women as we'll. The government Is
helpless to deal with the situation and
it is allowed to go on unchecked.
You see, the government officials
know that II they attempt to inter
fere they would be killed. II the Gear
tried to bring about any reform he
would be assassinated by the police
and their agents. The officials know
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

governmental structure about their
ears, SO they let the grating go along
unmolested. 1t is like that all over
the empire. a veritable cancer Bad
as the police graft in America is. 1t is
nothing in comparison to Russia The
empire is honeycombed with it.
Almost everything can be done in
Russia with bribes and the same thing
has been going on for centuries Even
In the middle ages the peasants lived
under system OF graft similar to
that Of today"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
At the Exhibition.

girl and a young man, visiting
the Futurist exhibition in the Sixty
ninth Regiment armory. paused be-
fore a painting by Henri Rousseau-a
canvas fairly crusted with slathers Of
every color of the prism.
This is Henri Rousseau-in his
later manner" explained the girl.
He died two years ago Do you get
his message?"
Not exactly" said the young man.
but I'll bet four dollars he died OF
painters colic."-New York Post.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

forgot about her. I gave her plenty
OF money. but she never knew any
thing of my-transactions. She thinks
l made 1t all In real estate.
Then she doesn't know
That's the hell Of it-she don't
Kerr could sit still no longer. He
pulled himself out of his chair ana
stood with his back to the fire ana
directly facing Gilbert. "All these
years I've acted lie. I've made Gloria
believe I'm the leading man in Bel
mont. l am-but not in the way sne
thinks. 1t wasn't because / loved her;
l can't say l do, cause / don't know
her well. | amt been east to see her
for a couple of years. 1t was pride
made me tell her that; that's what 1t
was. pride. l wanted my girl to have
what I'd missed. Il didn't want her
to know"
He lapsed into silence, which he
finally broke himself with the explain
atory remark:
Gloria thinks I'm the social leader
of Belmont: that the whole town
hangs breathless on what l say shall
be the fashion at pink teas
Hasn't she often wanted to come
back"
Kerr was not to be hurried. He
began to pace up and down in front
OF the fireplace. When he paused
| the lawyer, to secure a continuation
of the story, said:
"Well?"
This morning she came home.
Now Judge Gilbert understood; yet
he could scarcely believe it possible
What, Gloria here!"
Yes, here" echoed Kerr. Come
home, that's what she calls it. She's
been visiting school friends since she
came back from Japan. and had just
started to California when the party
| fell through when they'd got to st
Louis. So she jumped on the train
and came to Belmont unannounced-
to surprise me-
So here was Gloria in Belmont. II
was more than embarrassing. Gilber,
recognized that it was tragic. Kerr
never mentioned his daughter, and
Belmont had almost forgotten hel
existence Much that the boss haC
told the lawyer was news to him
Gloria Kerr, the little girl. had beel
allowed to slip out of his mind ant
he had come to regard the politica
leader, just as every one else did. al
thing apart. as power almost al
impersonal as the force Of gravity o.
the freezing of water. The easy bos'
was regarded as just as much Bel
mont fixture as was the river which
flowed past the town, and those goot
people who laid aside the rose-col
ored spectacles of Belmont's laisse
faire doctrine felt that 1t would b.
just as easy to remove one as th'
other.
The lawyer in Gilbert now rose II
the surface and he began to question
Kerr just as he would a client. Th
girl was here. The only thing nov
to discuss was what to do with her.
She can't help but learn the truth!
Gilbert exclaimed at last.
He sank back In his chair. ove'
come by the weight of the problem
On the wall, where he could see II
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

boy racing after the band. the mo-
ment the tones of the piano reached
his quick ear, he started on run,
and the quick pat-patting of his tiny
feet announced his approach. He
would circle about the piano and, with
fiuff-fuff of his short wings. mount
to the keyboard. The little square cor
ner at its end was his opera chair,
where he cuddled down contentedly as
long as the music continued. at times
expressing his appreciation by con-
tented, soft. purring sound '-Subur'
ban Life,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
Made His Speech Too Long.

Little Herbert, aged FIVE, was In
vited to a party, and before leaving
home he was cautioned to be sure to
say Thank you" to the hostess and
tell her he had nice time. On leav-
ing he said to the hostess: Thank
you very much. | had a nice time,
and your supper was good enough"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
MOST CORRUPT IN THE WORLD
Russian Police, From Chief to merest
Messenger, Are Declared to
Live on Bribes.

The Russian police" declares an
Englishman who has spent much OF
his life in the land OF the Car. are
the most corrupt in the world. There
is a definite tariff on thieves over
there; pickpockets are practically H.
censed. The police 80 regularly to en-
tertainmants where crowds congre-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
SYNOPSIS.

Gloria Kerr. motherless girl. who has
spent most of her life in school arrives
at her fathers home in Belmont. David
Kerr is the political boss u the town.
ana is anxious to prevent his daughter
learning of his real character. Kendall.
representing the Chicago packers. is ne
gotiating with Judge Gilbert, Kerr's chief
adviser for a valuable franchise. They
fear the opposition of Joe Wright. editor
Of the reform paper.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27
Defining ".

why do they call the prison where
they have been having SO mucn trou
BILE Sing Sing?"
"On account of its many jaiIbirds-"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-09-27

\ ELOW the Cretan kings, who
held state in the great palaces
\ of Cnossus and Phaestos four
thousand years ago. there
rapEaJ as wa kpnw yaSSal
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Into The Shadows

Mr.. Benjamin Reck, well known
barber. passed away suddenly .Wednes-
day morning at his place OF business,
6' 2 Main street, heart trouble being the
cause. Mr.. Rieck was born at Iron
Ridge, Wis, May 20, 1876. Tie served 3
years in in the United States army at
Porto Rico. After his discharge he came
to this city and opened bar0er> shop
which he conducted up to the time Of
his demise. He was member of the
Mutual Benefit society of ST.. Marks
church and was secretary of the Water
town Gun club at the time of his pass
ing away. Besides his widow and child
rem, Mr.. Rieck is survived by his step
father, Edward Rieck, OF Horizon. and
sJepbrOther, Albert Rieck of Ilustisford.
and stepsister, Mrs. Emma Puhfahl OF
Horizon. ~ s.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
A Greater Inter County Fair.

At meeting of the board Of directors
of the association, held Monday after
noon and evening, the superintendents
for the various departments were chosen
and the tree attractions bargained for
AS good as they were last year, Secretary
C. w. Harte promises something better
and original and new at county fairs
this year The meeting was we'll at
tended and the utmost harmony pre-
vailed, the good of the fair being the
frat consideration.
The sum of $4,000 will be given in
purses for racing events and ought to
attract big string Of harm IS racers.
The free attraction will be greater than
ever and of character to please the Old
as well as the Young.
The officers OF he P1s Fair are as
follows:
President-G. NJ. Gahlmann.
Vice Presldenl-Henry Grel.
Treasurer-Charles h. Frey.
Secretary-C. ". Hnrte.
Assistant Secretary-EmiI Tanck.
superintendent OF Speed = Charles
Mulherger.
Executive Committee = Herman G.
CRUDE, Simon Mozahn, William A
Beurhaus, Charles A. Vaughn, II. W..
Kronitz, Robert Dent; Charles Kiepert,
Johnson Greek; &. A. Archie, Waterloo;
Emil klentZ, Reeseville.
SUPERINTENDENTS.
Gates and Grounds &C. A. Vaughn.
Horses-Ernest Krueger.
CattIe-Emii Uefllihg.
Sheep and Swine-Peter Thaaer.
Poultry-A. Pfaff nbacli.
Farm Implements and Vehicles e.
Fl. Graeszel.
Educational-T j Berto.
Art and Floral Hall-W. j. Stuebe.
Farm Products Henry Schoitz.
PriviIeges-H. K. Kruger
Grand Stand-Charles Kiepert.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

Proceedings of special term of the
county court for Jefferson county, held
in the city of Watertown, Nav Z. 1913.
Hon. Charles B. Rogers, County Judge,
presiding.
In the matter Of the estate of VIM
Schroeder, deceased. Hearing on claims
adjourned to May 21, 1913 at Watertown.
In the IN liter of the estate of Charles
E. Straw, deceased. Claims al owed
with the exception of two which we're
objected to. Hearing adjourned to May
81, 1913, at Watertown.
In the matter of the estate OF Mary F
Nimm. deceased. Receipt for Inherit
ance filed. account allowed and residue
assigned
In the matter OF the estate of A lbert
Heise, decreased Inheritance tax fixed
and receipt for same filed. Account
allowed and residue assigned.
In the matter of the estate of Ludwig
Schmidt, de ceased Will lied with petit
tion for probate and waiver of notice
Proofs of viii taken aud will admitted
to probate. Letters testamentary issued
to Bertha Schmidt. Hearing ON claims
limited to Nov. Z. 1913, and hearing set
for Nov. ~, 1913 at Watertown. War
rant issued to appraisers.
| LII the matter Of the estate of Douglas
Webb, deceased. Will filed with petition
for probate. Set fJr hearing at Water
town, June 4. 1913. Letters of guardian
ship ad litem issued to Nicholas Thauer.
! In the matter Of the estate of John
Leirit, deceased. Petition for probate
of will fled. Set for hearing June 13,
1913 at Jefferson
In the matter OF the descent of real es-
tate of John Halverson. deceased. Peti
tiOn fer Judgment of descent filed Set
for hearing at Watert0wn July 2, 1913.
LII the matter of the estate of Fannie
P. Lewis, hearing Oh accounts of trus-
tees. Appearances: Vim. IL. Woodland
with John NJ. Oin of Counsel for
trustees; Gustav Buchheit, City Attorney
for City of Watertnwn. Frank E. Wood
ard sworn and examined. Arguments
made and briefs fled. Matter taken
under advisement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
ANENT THE CITY PRINTING

The legality proprey is governed
by the application OF subsection 46
of $685. Section Statutes the resolution of
the common council of April 18th last
There should harmony these That
which really last namely resolution is of prime mpo
ance The resolution should least seek be conformity
NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS: Section oa54o. The council
cities of the fourth class meeting thereafter
D sha designate one or more newspapers printed in the
there be printed such CITY, and shall
ordinances notices and G Other h. IL @ d % h De 1 puolSned all
shed and council rates for such
printing and publishing them poper
like work the be established by law cities
which no newspaper printed all ordinances notices and
will be can be one or more Off
hough!essy passed by aldermen peends
carrv with the Official newnsnr pesoIti an ~ m oesgh les n 10
rate with another The latter
nor IN the present form Of the city printing therein be DUBBED
Consequently the city of Waerown pretence of legal
ng BY its several aldermen paying from
treasury the ILLEGAL rate of 70 folio for printing
By this pretense the council violating provisions
FEES FOR PUBLISHING. Section 1915. I. The fees for
legal notice when not specially prescribed
and hiyve cents folio for
This section distinctly provides that the fees shall be
each insertion the first and the FOREGOING subsection
first of sch printing legal hkewse and
the be established by law These
terock and each refers specifically the
The ordinance of 1893 gains its sole force and eff from
40 consequently all neOCkmg
be construed in perfect harmony
The ordinance of 1898 work of legal hnesse" This
the few ordinances which
This is all to
ordinance the s5c rate set no doubt in order to
within the OF the all
the first shall be but folio But otherwise discreey
silent
The work OF the of Waertown illegal
the face OF 1t seiance of legality The facts contradict
The OF the
official and the amped This
charge of each folio proceedngs
ordinances,
charged for the first
legal and where the legal presbes
subsequent Insertions shall be at the rate foo albeit the
Of folio second insertions.
and and pretend do this
when the orbids done What
be done directly surely be done indirectly.
The above applied of
city good foundation bringing
behalf OF similarly
OF all illegal tees paid from the for
extending back
OF Gntemen of the council
weak and behoovs
support before the penalty
All honor aldermen Richards Kohn, and
Zpe who the last meeting OF the council voted the a
letting printing
ordinance by which
would be saw annually to the taxpayers of WATERFOWL
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Catholic Federation Meets.

A large number of ont of town dele
gates attended the eleventh state con-
ventiOn Of the Wisconsin Federation of
Catholic sOcie ties here Sunday and Mon
day. At 10 O'Clock sunday morning
pontifical high mass was read at st.
Henrys church, the celebrant being the
Rt. Rev. NJ. j. Rainer, and the sermon
was delivered by the Rev. Joseph Lederer.
The delegates and other visitors were
given a most pleasing entertainment
Sunday afternoon in st. Henry's hall by
the children Of st. Henrys school.
At 8 o'clock a massmeeting which was
presided over by Leo Ruesch, was held at
st. Henry's hall, Mayor II. G. CRUDE gave
hearty address of welcome in which he
told of the many advantages and the
pr0greasiveness of the city of WatertOWn.
He stated that such m. etings were of
great value to the people and that they
ought TO come together often not only
for religious meetings but also for non
sectarian gatherings, as much good was
derived from them. A response was
given by State President F. j. Rooney
of Appleton which w ts heartily received.
Prof. r. j. 0'Hanlen of Milwaukee
spoke on the value of education. He
told of his work in the Philippines anI
f0rcibly brought out the idea that to
really educate children religion must be
taught with the schon subjects.
The Rev. Father Dietz Of Ohio gave an
interesting lecture on federation in
which he stated the value of OrganiZa-
tion and the necessity of the people or
ganizing into religious bodies, 'ednca-
ti0nal societies and craftman's OrganiZa-
ti)ns of all kinds so that more could be
accomplished aud greater headway made.
An excellent musical program was
rendered by ST. Henry's choir which was
very much enjoyed by all present.
Mass was held at ST. Henry's church
M nday morning and at $3.50 O'Clock the
convention was opened, State President
f. j. Rooney presiding. An address
was delivered hv Archbishop Messmer,
after which the business meeting was
held.
At the business meeting the following
officers for the coming year were elected:
President-F. J. Rooney, Appleton.
Vice President-Henry Hagemann.
Racine.
Second Vice Presiient-John Zens,
Xen0sha.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Will Wear inexpensive Dresses.

The girls of the senior class in our To-
ca high school are tp be highly COM
mended for their determination to wear
simple and inexpensive dresses at the
graduating exercises. There is nothing
more becoming and attractive on such
occasions as plain white dress with a
bouquet OF beautiful flowers. Costly ap-
parel on such occasions upon the part of
a few is in bad taste and as general
thing, leads to much criticism OF those
who indulge in such display. The Young
ladies have taken the course now adopt
ed in many of our high schools and
higher institutions of learning.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Milford.

Mrs. Hicks and the Misses Turner and
Pierce were Lake Mills visitors last
Saturday.
Rev. Partch Of the Congregational
church of Lake Mills, occupied the pull
pit for Rev. Potter at the NJ. E. church
last Sunday.
Roht. and Fannie Tasker of Lake Mills
were Sunday visitors at the home OF
j ,hn Mansfield.
A number from here attended TIE
Monthly Fair at Watertown Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Wegner visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Oris Emmert, South
east Milford, last Sunday
Mrs. Newc0mb spent the forepart of
this week with her son Leroy and family
at Southeast Lake Mills.
Mrs. WiIhemina Schaefer is having heI
house treated to new coat # paint.
Harold Amborn Of Merrill is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Victor Peckham and
family.
Mrs. Leo Violin and daughter Alice,
of Aztalan. spent Saturday at the home
of L. II. Wegner.
Mr.. Minguy of Aztalan. was g caller
in>the village one d last week.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
German M. E. Church Conference

The annual meeting of the Milwaukee
district of the Chicago German Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church
opened in this city Monday evening at
the M. E. church and continued until
yesterday evening. Sermons and ad-
dresses were delivered during the confer
ence by leading members III the district.
inatiOn were considered. There was a
good attendance At thu meetings aud it
is hoped that much good was accomD
lished for the members and the church
generally.