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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
DEMOCRATIC ACHIEVEMENT.

In the last session of Congress the
Democrats of the House had a fierce
quarrel as to whether they should auth
Orize the building of two battleships,
one batteship or nObattleship Among
those who wanted two ships, but had de-
cided that it was impossible to get them
was an Irish member from Ohio. Ex-
pressing his displeasure, he wept as fol.
lows:
1.-The ,rty is about to ruin itself over
this naval program, but | suppose III
have to stand for it. I've been Demo
crat all my life, and / hope to die one u
I live"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Auction Bills.

The Printing Department of the Lead
er is equipped with the very newest,
latest type and material for producing
auction sale bills. well printed bill
makes better sale for you. Fifteen
line classified advertisement free in the
Weekly Leader with each order of bills.
Natert0wn Leader,
108 Second st.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
The Robins have Come.

Weber has heard a robin redbreast cirirp
on two different mornings and that SET
ties it, for Frank is lover Of birds and
can distinguish between their chirps
and songs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
The I-argeSt Magazine in the
World,

TODAY'S MAGAZINE is the largest and
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Barker Lumber & Fuel Co., for
supplies manual training).. 1852
Chas. Bentzin, for filing saws. " 31a
NOwack q KOtils. chair rent, etc.. So
Watertown Gas & Electric Co., for
services and supplies and labor 86.42
Thomas Charles Co., for supplies. 5.56
Henry Holt & Co., for supplement
tary reading g......... 2.62
Diamond Ink Co., for ink .. 1886
Respectfully submitted,
William II. Woodard,
A. Frattinger,
Committee on Finance.
The Finance Committee presented
their quarterly report for the quarter
ending Dec. 81 1912, which was adopted
and placed on file.
report from Arthur C. Huenefeld
marked Exh. A on work at Webster
school was accepted and placed on file.
The clerk was instructed to notify G
j. Russell and his bOndsmen that his
work in Webster school must be com
pleted forthwith.
A resolution marked Exh. B. which
authorizes Committee ON Supplies to
purchase laboratory supplies for the
year 1912-1913 not to exceed $50 90 was
adopted, all voting in the affirmative.
The Committee on Supplies was in
structed to investigate the necessity of
towels in the schools and purchase such
as may be needed, all voting in the af-
frmative.
On motion Supt. 7. J. Berto was auth
orized to attend the next SuperintenG-
ents' convention at Philadelphia, his ex-
penses to be paid b. the Board, all in
the affirmative.
Adjournment.
C. R. Field Clerk
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. f. d. Cross gave valen-,
tine party at their home, $40 Clyman
street, Friday evening and very enjoy
able time was experienced by host, host
eSs and guests.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Important Notice.

On and after January 1, 1913, the sub
seription price of the Milwaukee Journ-
al by mail will be $3.50 per year; a first
class newspaper every day in the year
for less than 1c day.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Miss IA / d a Gnewnch entertained
quite number of friends at h Z O'clock
dinner Friday evening, the occasion be-
ing in honor of her birthday. few
hours were most pleasantly passed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Board Of Education.

Regular meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation, February 9TH, 1913.
All members present except Commits
sioners Voss and Blaesins, President
Moore in the chair The minutes of the
previous meeting were read and ap-
proved. Several accounts were present
ed and referred to the Finance Commit
tee.
The Superintendent submitted his
monthly report OH schools which was
adopted and placed on file.
The Finance Committee presented the
following report which was adopted and
the accounts therein contained were al
lowed, all voting in the affirmative.
Watertown, Wis, Feb. 5, 1913.
To the Hon, the Board of Education,
Gentlemen,
Your Finance Committee
would respectfully report that we have
examined the following accounts and
recommend their allowance as follows:
A. d. PlatZ, for insurance. .....$ 1915
Max ROhr, for insurance. ....... 2222
Jos. Wright & Son, for insurance. 22.48
Edw. +. Wieman. for insurance. 1l.19
F. A. Gamm. for insurance. 49,. 2242
Emil Tanck, for insurance and
acknowledgements. .. 22s9
John K. Helsmann, for supplies
domestic science) .. SGT
FL. I. Eberle, fOT supplies. ...... Las
VIM. Wiesemann, for supplies
domestic science) ....... 2.67
Edw. Gnatzig, for supplies, domes-
tic science. 7.60
CLAUS & Jaeger, for supplies. -. 388
Doerr & Leschinger. for repairs
and material. al........... 4 50
+, g. Keck q Co., for chair rent
and drayage. e............ 1.25
August Gamm, for supplies (dO-
nestle science). ce).......... 1.90
Cooley Grocery House, for supplies 1920
Chas. Wittchow. for repairs and
material. ................... l.9O
Frank Vergenz, for freight ad-
vanced and drayage. .. 1.48
Remington Typewriter Co., for
supplies .......... l.7O
Max III. Blasius, for tuning pianos 400
I. j. Berto, for express and pos
tage advanced. d... 2.56
EyOra Shakshesky, for substitute
beacIlHg.. Z.UU
Elizabeth O'Brien, for substitute
teaching. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2.06
SchmutZler & Oestreich Co., for
cHdlT rent. ......-............. .oU
WatertOwn Lumber & Coal Co.,
for coal 1868
Wisconsin Telephone Co., for SER
vice, January and February,
1915 l4.N
Watertown Weekly Leader, for
printing proceedings. ..... 200
Jas. W. Moore, for printing .. LIS
A. Kramp Co.. for repairs .. 40
Arthur C. Huenefeld, for architects
services webster school). -. 1890
VIM. Welk, for janitor's services,
night school. l.,.......... 9.75
B. c. Trueblood, for teaching, wa
ges, dec. and JAM night
school ...... $500
F. d. Cross, tor teaching, wages,
dec. and JAM night school. $500
NJ. H. Flynn, for teaching, wages,
dec. and Jan. night school $500
Max W. Yoigt, for repairs and
material .......... 1.SO
Schempf Bros. Co., for supplies. 2.90
W. +. Brandt & Son Co., fol sup
plies. 5.7S
Watertown Lumber & Coal Co.,
for supplies manual training) 26.O5
Frank Petro, for repairs and sup
plies. 3.eO
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Your valuable papers should be Sc
cure from fire and theft. Rent a safe
ty deposit box In the fire. and burglar
proof vault Of the Bank of WatertoWn.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
In the Social Realm.

Miss Verna Spohn entertained num-
ber Of her young friends Friday evening
at her home, S06 Third street. The even
ing was delightfully."- spent in playing
hearts. An elaborate luncheon W as
served
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
JAPAN's EMPEROR ILL
May Cause Delay in Negotiations
over Land Bill

Toxic. May 23.-Emperor Yoshihi-
TO of japan was taken i'll yesterday.
The physicians declare that he is suf-
fering from Inflammation of the lungs
The emperor caught cold on May IL,
but it was announced that 1t was I'M
important and that his majesty
would soon resume his activities.
Last night the Japanese nation was
shocked by the issue of an official bull
letin from the imperial palace in the
following terms. THE emperor,
who has been suffering from slight
cold, developed today Inflammation
of the lungs. We do not consider his
condition justifes great anxiety, but
his temperature is high" The bulle-
tin was signed by eight court physl-
clans.
The emperor of Japan, who succ-
eeded his father on July 30, 1912, is
in his 34th year. He has three sons,
the oldest of whom is Crown Prince
Hirohito, who is just II years old.
The emperor has previously suffered
from lung trouble and during one ats
tack early in 1908 his condition was
very serious.
When news of the sudden Illness OF
the emperor of Japan reached Wash
ington yesterday, President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan expressed deep
concern. Charles Bailly-Blanchard
of the American embassy at Toxic
was cabled Immediately to convey a
message of sympathy to the Japan
ese government and President Will
son sent a personal message to the
emperor 1t is regarded at Washing
ton as possible that the emperor's i'll
ness may have the effect of delaying
negotiations in progress regarding
the California alien land law. There
we're no Developments yesterday in
the negotiations either at the state
department in Washington OF at the
Japanese embassy there, the attitude
being one of waiting for the next
word from Toxic.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
GOODRICH THREW
COLORED BOY
INTO RIVER
Companions Testify Against the
Accused
BOLTON MANSLAUGHTER CASE
Respondent Goes On the Stand and
Says He Did Not See Victim
Fall Into Water.

Burlington. May 22.-With a face
the color of ashes, Henry Goodrich OF
South Burlington took the stand TO-
day in Chittenden County court and
related to the jury his part In the
drowning of Sam Rounds. collored
bow. at Bolton on April 10.
Goodrich is charged with man
slaughter and the state claims thal
he is the one who gave the negro the
fatal "twitch" that sent him into the
swift current. Goodrich claims as his
defense that the negro either jumped
or fell into the water from the BANK.
He claims that the negro gave him
push on the shoulders as he was hold
ing him so that he fell away from the
colored boy and did not see how the
latter came to fall into the river.
Two other witnesses. Henry Nc
Cabe. former Central Vermont boss
of the section gang at Bolton, ana
James Sweeney, both of whom plead
ed guilty to manslaughter in the same
case Yesterday, took the stand today
for the state and declared that Good
rich had a shoulder and body hold on
the negro and gave him quick lunge
into the water. Goodrich stood like
statue. they said, when he saw
Rounds sink from sight and then ex-
claimed, my God boys he is gone,
save him"
According to the story related by
the two witnesses for the state,
Rounds, who was accused of stealing
some dinner pals, was led from the
section shanty down to some rocks
near the river. McCabe, the section
boss, ordered Goodrich and Sweeney
to take the negro to the river and led
the way, said these witnesses. He had
previously been threatened with
ducking unless he told where the
missing pals were, according to the
testimony of McCabe and Sweeney.
The case, will go to the jury tomor-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
REPUBLICANS ARE
TRYING TO GET
TOGETHER
Joint Caucus of Senate and
and House Proposed
TO OVERCOME DIFFERENCES
Progressive Wing Plans to Insist on
Reform in Convention APP
portionment.

Washington, May 22.-With Repub
lican senators urging a joint Senate
and House caucus for immediate re-
organization of the congressional cam
paign committee to seek the reclama-
ton of Republican power in Congress
next year; with Progressive Repubii-
cans comforting on plans of reconcile
alton of the divided party, and mem
bers of the national executive COM
mittee assembling for a meeting here
Saturday, Washington today became
a beehive of Republican activity.
Most significant of recent party de-
velopments was the conference OF Re
publican and Progressive Republican
senators early today to reorganize
the congressional campaign commit
tee. Thirty-one senator's attended
the conference, presided over by Sen,
ator Gallinger, and with almose una
nimous approval committee of five
was appointed to confer with House
leaders with a view of holding a
joint caucus as soon as possible to
clear away the party difficulties.
The conference will outline to the
executive committee the desires of
the Progressive Republicans for a
party convention this fall to reorgan-
ize the party and reform its machin-
cry relating to the selection of dele
gates and conduct of contests. In
line with these ideas Senator Sher-
man of Illinois today introduced in
the Senate a bill which would pro-
vide that delegates to national con
ventions of all political parties be
elected at primaries. Under its terms
the delegates would be chosen accord
ing to the vote cast at the preceding
election for candidates of the respec-
tive parties and state primary laws
would govern.
The liberal leaders expect the ex-
ecutive committee to call a meeting
Saturday to consider the plan.
The progressive wing of the party
favors convention for rearrange-
ment of the apportionment with
view to strengthening the apportion-
ment among Republican states. A
proposition is urged to either arbi-
trarily increase the representation in
the northern or reduce the represen-
tation in the southern states. There
is difference of view among the COM
mitteemen as to the necessity or
wisdom of convention for this pur-
pose, and some Of them contend that
the national committee itself has
power to change the apportionment
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
ELECTRIC LIGHT
POLE TUMB[fO
INTO CROWD
Of Children Who We're Playing
In Street
HEAVILY CHARGED WIRES
Miraculous Escape From Death and
Only Three Children Were
Hurt

Troy, May 23.-Running directly in
the path of falling electric light
pole on Seventh avenue, shortly af-
ter o'clock last night, three little
girls narrowly escaped fatal injuries
and electrocution.
One of the children received
shock from wire carrying $4,000
volts, and which was not fully insul-
ated. She received a slight shock,
the current passing through her body
and coming out at the ankles. 1t is
considered almost miraculous that a
score of children were not injured as
there was crowd playing about the
pole.
Those injured were: Catherine
Dundon, nine years of age, who re-
sides at 212S Seventh avenue; Gather
inc Reilly, thirteen years of age, who
resides at 1926 Seventh avenue, and
June Broderick, eleven years of age,
who resides at 2122 Seventh avenue.
George NJ. Kennedy inspector of
electric lights in the employ of the
Troy Gas company, was making his
usual rounds last evening and on
reaching the pole situated on Seventh
avenue in front of School S, noticed
nothing unusual. The light at this
point is suspended from an iron arm
which reaches out to the center of
the street. In order to fix the burn
ers it is necessady to unwind a chain
which is attached to the pole.
The inspector, after making repairs
rewound the light, swinging it into
its proper place and was about to
dismount from short ladder he u.s.
ed, when he noticed the pole sway.
There were several children playing
about the light and he shouted to
them. They scattered in all direc-
tions and Kennedy sprang from the
ladder
Instead of fleeing to the sidewalk
the Dundon, Reilly and Broderick
children ran directly in the path of
the pole which was falling to the
roadway.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
ROYALTY GATHERS
FOR WEDDING OF
PRINCESS
Party Includes Gar and King
George
WHO LOOK LIKE TWINS
Marriage of kaiser's Only Daughter
and Duke of Cumberland's Son
Occurs Tomorrow.

Berlin, May 25.-The gathering at
Berlin of three emperors-those of
Germany, Russia and the British do
minions-for the wedding tomorrow
of Princess Victoria Louise and
Prince Ernst August of Cumberland
has made the German capital the cen
ter of interest. Besides the three
great rulers, the only daughter of
Emperor William at her marriage is
to be surrounded by such a gather
ing of princes and princesses as rare
ly has been assembled. Extensive
precautions have been taken for the
safety of the royal personages, the
Prussian police being assisted by
large bodies of Russian and British
detectives, while the soldiers at the
stations and lining the routes of the
royal professions carry loaded rifles.
The luncheon of the royal guests
at the castle yesterday developed
into an informal celebration of the
silver wedding of Prince Henry of
liam and the Princess Irene of Hes
Sc, who were married on May "a
1888, at Charlottenburg. The prince
and princess, accompanied by their
two sons, received the congratula-
tons of the assembled royalties
King George of England displayed
his interest in sport by attending the
RACES at the Grunewald track yester-
day afternoon.
None of the women of the imperial
and royal families. participated in
the welcome to Emperor Nicholas at
the station, since he was not accom-
panied by the Russian empress. The
scene, however, gained in magnifi-
cence, owing to the presence of
King George of England and his
suite, the exotic uniforms and strik.
ing white lambs wool caps of the
Russian emperors attendants and
the vari-colored robes OF several
Russian priests.
King George and Emperor Nichol-
as are so remarkably alike in ap-
pearance that it was difficult for
those familiar with both monarchs to
identify them except by the uniforms
they wore. Both were dressed as
Prussian officers of the respective
regiments of which they are honor.
airy colonies. One of the waiting
rooms at the station has been con.
verified in a dressing room in order
to facilitate the repeated changes of
uniforms which have to be made by
Emepror William when he meets his
royal guests.
A banquet was held in the white
hall of the castle last evening with
$50 Of the guests in attendance, of
which one-third were members of
sovereign houses. The banquet was
without political character and no
toasts were given. ambassador and
Mrs. Leishman and daughter were
among the guests. The duke of
Cumberlands automobile ran over a
boy in front of the palace yesterday
afternoon. The duke, who was in
the machine sprang out, assisted the
injured youth and took him in the
automobile to a hospital, where the
boys injuries were found not to be
fatal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
All Veterans Urged to Take Part In
Exercises

The following order has been issu-
ed by the officers of the local G.. A.
r. post:
The one day in the year is now
near at hand, held sacred by the
American people, in memory of those
brave men who, when our country
was in peril, freely offered their
lives in its defence. Year after year
the G. A. r. and kindred societies fit.
tingly observe this day with solemn
service in which various societies.
school children and loyal citizens par
ticipate. Each year there has been
increasing interest in this observance
cherished so dearly by veterans as a
sacred duty to departed comrades. let
this year be no exception. We urge
all veterans that once wore the blue
to turn out with us and once more
touch elbows with old comrades that
stood with you on the firing line.
Sunday, the 25th, veterans ana
friends, will take the $50 car for
Hlndsville cemetery for service there
AT p. m. meet at G. A. r. hall to at
tend pre-memorial service at the
Methodist church.
For Memorial day service see pro-
gram.
To these exercises Veterans. s. A.
w. v, S. of V. and w. r. c. are in.
vited.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
WALKER sUccUMes TO POISON
Death Of Young Georgia Banker Fol.
lows Mistake Of Week Aoo.

After bravely facing for week
the inevitable result of his mistake
IN taking a tablet OF bichloride OF
mercury. B. Sanders Walker.
young banker, died at Mecan, Ca,
early yesterday. Members of the
family had gathered at his bedside
several days ago, when the doctors
announced there was no hope for
MIN. Throughout Walker faced the
inevitable with a fortitude that has
rendered the case of more than us
ual interest throughout the country.
Durlng the last day Walker was un-
oer the influence Of opiates most of
tne time, but in conscious intervals
gave evidence that he was not suf-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
TO STOP SUNDAY BASEBALL
Christian Endeavor Leader Asks Sui.
zer to Enforce the Law

Binghamton, N. Y, May 22.-An ap
peal has been made to Governor Sui
ger by DIR. Bernard Clausen, repres-
enting the Society Of Christian En-
deavor Of this section asking him
to enforce the law and stop ali Sun
day ball games in the state. The ap-
peal is the result OF failure to halt a
game Of ball played by the State lea
que here last Sunday.
The governors reply is expected to
day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
COL. TO skEAk WITH sULzeR
Roosevelt Accepts Invitation to
Help Campaign for Primary Law.

Theodore Roosevelt has accepted
an invitation to speak from the same
platform with Gov. Sulzer at the d.
rect primary meetings to be held in
New York city the 2Sth. The invi-
tation was extended by the governor
recently and yesterday the following
reply was received: "All right
will make a speech in conjunction
with you very gladly. Let me con-
graduate you upon your admirable
veto Of the constitutional convention
bill"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
Do Not Wait Too Lonc.

before you apply for life insurance.
When you can't get Il you viii admit
you need t. Get II while you can.
National Life ms. Co, Of VT (Mu-
tual) Earle S. Kinsley, General
Agent Mead Building. Rutland, Vt
Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
GET LONG SENTENCES

illegal Liquor Sellers Sent to the
House Of Correction
Montpelier. May 22.-Babe Reming
ton Of Barre was today committed to
the house Of correction at Rutland
for 111s days for illegal selling Of
liquor. Joe Gianchi was committed
for Gas days for a similar offense.
Each were sentenced in Washington
court with fines and costs which they
could net raise.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
GUN BREAKS AT Fl. mouLrRIs
sreeeh Block Blows of KILLING rhres
Men.

Three men were killed and nina
or more seriously injured late last
night when the breech block blew OF
a three-inch gun at Fort Moultrie.
across the bay from Charleston, s.
Z. Private Baxter. Christensen and
Dalton OF the coast artillery were
killed. two Of them being cut in two
and dying instantly. The men were
Al night practice when the tragedy
occurred.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
CONES FROM AUSTRIA.
Margaret Forester to Teach Lanouso
es at Montpelier High School.

Montpelier, May 22.-Montpelier
nigh school win have a French and
herman teacher direct from Austria
me coming year In the person Of
Margaret Forester now teaching IN
trienvald, Germany. She was grad
uated from a German university and
mas never been In America,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-23
Standing Of the Clubs

Games today: Pittsburg at Brook
Ign, st. Louis at New York, Cincin-
natl at Philadelphia.