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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26
IN THE FATHERLAND
INTERESTING BITS OF NEWS
FROM THE GREAT GERMAN
EMPIRE.
WHAT'S DOING IN OLDsHoME
Summary OF the Most Important Hap
penings in the Land of the Kaiser
Timely Items for the German
Readers.

BY ministerial decree, without the
passage of any new law, or even refer
ence to parliament, the Austrian cab
met has stopped the emigration of
youths and men under the age of thir-
ty-four. They will not be permitted
to cross the frontier unless they can
produce passport, and the local au-
thorlt1es have received instructions
to issue such papers only to applicants
who can prove that they have per-
formed their military service and have
been passed into the "Landstrum," the
last line of reserves for home de-
tense. This really means II years
OF service for the average man. The
decree promises to be even more
sweeping in its effect than would at
f1rst appear 1t applies not only to
bona tide emigrants leaving for the
United States or Canada, but it will
also prevent many thousands of farm
laborers from going to Germany for
field work and harvest as has been
the custom every summer And, fur
Their, since the decree makes no men
ton Of any exceptions, it is supposed
that walters, tailors, mechanics and
other workers who want to go abroad
to complete their trade education will
no longer be able to do so. The new
regulation apparently has been made
because the military authorities re-
Gently discovered when the recruiting
levies were called up that more and
more of the young men entered on the
rolls had gone to foreign parts. 1t
was this which first led to the inves-
tigation of the steamship companies
emigration activities.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26
CHAPTER <.
Tha Hunt

He awoke to musical twittering
and chirping, to find the sun pouring
into the dusty room in a very glory.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26

The Woman's bank in Berlin, or, ac-
cording to it's German style, the Frau
enbank, is limited liability company
which was organized few years ago
as the Independent Womens Banking
association; later the present name
was adopted and the concern was reg
istered ss an ordinary liability COM
pany. Thus far the institution has
not taken a place among the large
financial organizations of Germany,
although it appears to be doing q
successful and growing business. 1t
does a general banking business and.
in addition, furnishes advice In re-
gard to estates, taxes and the rent
ing OF property. Legal advice Of all
kinds is furnished free of charge;
stockholders are represented before
the German authorities, and the
banks own notary prepares the va
rious legal papers which may be re-
CURED by members. More than year
ago the Frauenbank had over 1000
members, and it is understood that
this number has increased substantial
ly since that time. The shares have
nominal value of 100 marks ($238O),
and in 1912 paid dividend Of five
per cent. The liability of such share
holders is for 200 marks per share
in addition to the cost Of the, share
itself. Membership is limited to
women
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26

A British squadron has visited the
military harbor of Fiume, Austria,
Hungary. The guests were magnif-
Gently entertained.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26

Once more the German newspapers
and political wiseacres are engaged in
a guessing match as to who will be
the next imperial chancellor OF Ger
many-the post next to the kaiser and
through whom the kaiser rules the en-
pire. Perhaps for the twentieth time
they have decided that DR.. Theobald
Won Bethmann-Hollweg will retire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26


The latest service to which the NOV
ing picture is put is the preservation
of the orchestral Interpretation of
great conductors. The invention,
which is by Berlin company, makes
It possible for real orchestra to
be conducted by photographed lead
er. Herr Felix Weingartner, who was
requested to allow himself TO be
filmed as a director, was skepticaI
until he saw an orchestra playing the
overture to Carmen" under the d.
rection Of a photographed conductor.
The effect was altogether astound-
ing" he said after the performance.
The orchestra played exactly as well
as though conducted by a living be-
ing Any beloved director can WELD
an influence in the artistic world for
generations to come
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26

Leipzig-The international book
trade and graphic arts exposition was
opened here by King Frederick Aug
ust of Saxony. The exposition is the
largest and most comprehensive of it's
kind ever held
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-26

General airship maneuyers at Doeb-
eritz were highly successful. Avia-
ton companies from eight different
localities were ordered to appear at
the place mentioned, and in spite Of
unfavorable weather they all fell in
line according to the plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
BIDS FAIR Equal
JUNE MARRIAGES
Two Rock Island Women Swell
Number of Divorce Gases
Filed This Month.

Divorces instituted during the month
of December bid fair to rival the mum
ber o. marriage licenses issued during
the month of June. Two Rock Island
women today started suit for legal sep
iarations from their respective hus
bands in circuit court.
Mrs. Florence Drake declares that
her husband, Isaac, was habitually in
toxicated and also asks alimony. She
states that they were married Feb. ,.
1909. and that she lived with him un-
til Nov. IA, 1913. II. NJ. McCaskri .
is her attorney.
Mrs. Laura a. Thompson instituted
divorce proceedings against her nus
band. Charles B. Thompson. this after
noon through her attorneys, Schriver
& Schriver. She charges cruelty and
habitual drunkenness. They were
married July %, 1909. in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
MINES ENDANCER
BIG CUNARD Liner
Pennsylvania, With 366 Pas
sengers, Barely Escapes
Destruction.

New York, Dec. 16.-The big Cunard
liner Pennsylvania, in today from Liv-
erpool with 366 passengers, had mar
row escape from destruction by a
mine at o'clock the morning of Dec.
.. During storm off the north coast
of Ireland two mines dashed together
by waves exploded % feet off the
steamers bow. A fragment of steel
from one of the mines shot across the
deck of the liner and tore away part
of the railing. 1t then fell upon the
deck. The force of the explosion lift
ed the bow of the Pennsylvania several
feet out of water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
CoRMORANT is INTERNED
German Converted Cruiser Ties Up at
Guam Until End of War;

Washington, Dec. 16.-NOluntary in
ternment yesterday of the German con
verted cruiser Cormorant and her %
officers and 355 men at Guam, an
American Pacific ocean insular pos
session. brought what promised to be
troublesome questions, involving the
observance of American neutrality in
this case, TO a prompt and final adjust
ment.
As soon as il was learned at the
navy department that the Cormorant
had put into Guam, short of COAL food
and water, there was immediate dis
cussion of the extent to which the
warship could replenish her supplies
in an American port.
In view of Guam's remoteness from
any German port, the decision to in
terne was expected, but in the mean
time Captain Maxwell, governor of the
faraway naval station, was instructed
to observe strict neutrality in all his
dealings with the German commander.
Little is known of the Cornorant
here, except that she is a converted
cruiser of 5000 tons displacement, ac-
quired By Germany from Russia. In
formation as to how Germany ac
quired the vessel from her present
enemy is not obtainable. IL is sup
posed the ship has been employed by
the Germans as a destroyer of COM
merce in the Pacific.
At first this vessel was believed here
to be the unprotected cruiser Cormo-
ran, a vessel of only 1000 tons dis
but Captain Maxwell's later
message. announcing the decision or
the craft TO inferno, corrected that
This is the second Ger
man warship 10 inferno in American
waters since the outbreak of the war.
The ether. the Geier, interned at
Honolulu some time ago The officers
and men of the vessels will have to
remain interned until the close of the
war. unless the allies consent to their
parole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
The War Today
(eY ASSOCIATED PRess.)

The long expected German attack
on England was made today, and the
first time in the modern history of the
United Kingdom hostile warships bonn
barded English towns. The extent of the
damage was not officially revealed in
the early reports. II seemed proba-
BILE. however, Germany had sent few
swift cruisers for raid on the coast,
largely for its moral effect, and had
no. attempted action with its main
fleet. British official announcements
came through with unusual celebrity.
A French official statement says
further progress has been made by
the allies Hn Belgium. German attacks
in Alsace and the Woevre districts
have been repulsed. and British war
ships again bombarded German posi-
tions on the coast bf Belgium.
The khedive OF Egypt is said to have
gone to Vienna TO confer with Aus.
trian officials. Paris gays there are
$4,000 Austrian prisoners in Servia.
Berlin reports further progress in
the east. Several strong positions have
been taken and 1900 Russians cap
tured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
Chief of Army Staff to
Have Conference With
Mexican Chiefs.
SOLDIERS ALSO ON WAY
Governor Maytorena Said to
Have Ordered Firing Over
Border Discontinued.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 16.-Brig
Gen. Hugh Scott, chief of the staff OF
the army. has been ordered to pro
ceed to Naco, Ariz., to use his per
sonal influence with Mexican leaders
to cease hostilities.
While American reinforcements are
ready to entrain for Naco, AriZ., ad-
ministration officials have learned Of
ficially that Governor Maytorena, com
mander of Villa troops besieging the
Mexican town of Naco, announced he
would discontinue firing into American
territory. This compliance with the
orders of Provisional President Cutter
rez. it is believed, will relieve the
tense situation. Reinforcements are
measure.
Execute $50 in Mexico City.
Between 100 and $50 Mexicans, many
of them once prominent officially, have
been secretly executed in Mexico
City within the last few days, accord
ing to an official report which reached
the United States government from
one of its agents there.
Just who ordered the executions has
not been disclosed, nor are any of the
names of those put to death known.
Except for the executions which are
understood to be happening daily, ac-
cording to the report, conditions in the
city are quiet and Provisional Presi-
dent Gutierrez, with the allied Villa
and Zapata forces, is maintaining or
der.
AS the American government has
taken the position that it will not in
terfere in the disputes among the
Mexicans themselves, it was not b
lieved here that there would be any
from Washington about
the wholesale executions of political
prisoners unless foreigners are an
noyed.
The reports, however, were said TO
have deeply disappointed high officials,
who had expected that general con-
hscations and arrests would cease
with the entry of the Gutierrez gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
GERMAN CONSUL ACCUSED
Agents of the Department of Justice
Investigate Purchase of Supplies.


Investigate Purchase of Supplies.
San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 16-Agents
of the department of justice, working
here. informed the attorney general
today that the German consul. Baron
F. II. VonSchack, supplied the funds
with which a cargo of groceries. cloth
ing and ship chambers supplies were
bought for shipment for Valparaiso
aboard the American steamship Olson
and Mahony. Clearance for the YES
sci was refused and their cargo un-
loaded.
Baron VonSchack insisted that a
mistake must have been made. Il
know not the first thing about the
cargo of that steamer" he said. Il
can say positively that l had nothing
to do with the supplies loaded aboard
her and do not know who did have"
The Olson and Mahony is the third
vessel suspected of carrying supplies
to the German Pacific fleet. One of
these vessels has disappeared and the
other, the american steamship Sacra-
mento. is in the hands of the Chilean
authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
DISPOSE OF A NUMBER
OF COUNTY COURT CASES

County Judge NeIs A. larson dis
posed of several cases in county court
today. He ordered Octav Ears to pay
his wife So per week. Ears was be
fore court on a charge of wife aban-
donment.
Peter Verbeke. brought here from
Bureau county, was declared insane
this afternoon. W. a. Crooks and J.
r. HoIlowbush composed the medical
commission.
Owing 70 the illness of Bonnie Vo-
gel. daughter of Mrs Anna Nogel.
East Moline. hearing of the depend
ency charge was continued Indefinitely
by the court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
NICARAGUAN TREATY Is
NOW BEFORE THE SENATE

Washington, D. c., Dec. 16.-After
months of deliberation the foreign re-
lations committee today ordered the
;Nicaraguan treaty reported to the SEN
ate for ratification. The United States
would pay s3,000,000 for the Nicarag-
uan canal route and naval bases on
the bay of Fonseca.
The ship purchase bill. urged by
the president was favorably reported
to the senate for action.
The London safety at sea convention
was ratified by the senate with amend
ments to satisfy opponents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
DEFENSE MOTIONS TO
TAKE CASE FROM JURY

Practically the entire day was
occupied in arguing motion to take
from the jury the case of Anna Koepke.
administrators for the estate of Her
man Koepke VS.. the Rock Island Rail
way company. The argument was
taken up as soon as court convened
this morning. when Attorney Stafford
for the defendant company entered the
motion. C. h. Marshall and Dudley
Marshall, attorneys for the plaintiff.
are refuting arguments OF the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
$4,000 ACTION FAILS
Court Holds j. NJ. Lynch Has No Case
Against Manufacturers.

New York, Dec. 16.-The 100000
libel suit instituted by James NJ.
Lynch, former president of the Inter
national Typographical Union. against
John Kirby and other directors of the
National Association ot Manufacturers
for adopting resolutions charging the
union with responsibility for the dyna-
mite explosion that killed score of
employees in the Los Angeles Times
building in 1910, was dismissed today
by Justice Guy in the supreme court
In sustaining the demurrer of the di-
rectors Justice Guy said no officers of
the union were specifically mentioned
in the resolution. He held that where
a libel is against whole class no sin
gle individual can maintain a civil ac-
ton for libel against its author"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
Protest Meetings Are Now
Being Held Over the
Dual Monarchy.
RESULTS DIsAPPoINT
Kinq Peter and Crown Prince
Enter Belgrade at Head
of Victorious Army.

Rome, Dec. 16.-According to re-
ports from the Austrian frontier the
situation in the dual monarchy is ap-
preaching a crisis, as a result of the
defeat of the Austrians by the Servians
and internal disorders at Vienna, Buda-
pest and Prague, where crowds are
protesting against the way the war is
being conducted.
Petrograd, Dec. 16.-Rumors that
Austria has been seeking to conclude
separate peace with Russia, without
the consent of Germany, are officially
denied.
Big German Losses Claimed.
Petrograd, Dec. 16.-Emperor Mich
ton of the army fronts in Caucasus,
left that region Dec. Is. "Our troops
repulsed the Germans on the front of
Lowicz and Llow, causing them great
losses says the Army Messenger.
Albania Warning On Servia.
Amsterdam, Dec. ia CONSTANT
nople dispatch says tribes in northern
Albania have declared war on Servia.
London, Dec. liking Peter, Crown
Prince Alexander and Prince George
have entered Belgrade at the head of
the victorious Servian army, according
to a report from Nish. Not a single
Austrian remains on Servian soil.
$50 French Made Prisoners.
Berlin, Dec. 16.-Official: In the
west the enemy attempted to advance
by way of Nieuport, supported by the
action of ships at sea, without effect.
Four hundred fifty French were taken
prisoners. In southern Poland the
Austro-Germans are gaining ground"
French Take Offensive.
Basel, Switzerland, Dec. 16.-French
armies appear to have taken the Of
fensive along the entire front from
Belfort to Sainte Marie AUX mines.
Berlin, Dec. 16.-The official press
bureau says: 1.-The newspaper Figaro
in Paris, reports Belgian troops are
suffering with typhoid, dysentary and
cholera. Their casualties since COM
mencement of the war have been
5000 killed, $4,000 wounded, $4,000
captured and now prisoners of Ger
many, and $4,000 interned in Holland
The total number of unwounded Rus
sian prisoners, including officers, is
475,6
Messudieh Crew Saved.
Amsterdam, Dec. 16.-A telegram.
from Constantinople says the Turkish
battleship Messudieh, which was tor
pedoed Dec. Is by British submarine
Bill, sank at anchorage and parts are
still visible. The crew was saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
WARSHIPS TO CANAL ZONE
President Decides to Comply With the
Request of Colonel GoethaIs.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-Presi-
dent Wilson and his cabinet decided
yesterday TO send American warships
to the canal zone to guard against
violations of neutrality there by belig-
erent ships.
Just how many ships and whether
destroyers or cruisers or battleships
shall be dispatched will be determined
after a full report has been received
from Colonel Goethals, military gov
erno- of the canal zone. and Captain
Rodman, naval officer at the canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
Italy watchfuI and Neutral.

Rome, Dec. 16.-The chamber of
deputies today voted confidence in the
government C: Premier Salandra and
reiterated Italy's position was one of
watchful neutrality,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow. fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight. Thursday partly cloudy
with slowly rising temperature. with
the lowest tonight slightly below zero.
Temperature AT a. m. below zero.
Highest yesterday IS. Lowest last
night below zero.
Velocity OF wind at a. m. S miles
per hour.
Precipitati ~ none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. So, at
a m. S3.
Stage of water 80. a rise of IA feet
in last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecsster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
Florence Tate is Dead.

Granite City. III. Dec. 10 = MISS
Florence Tate. "a inches tall and 40
wears old. artist and philanthropist.
died here today. She weighed 81
hounds and was life invalid. Many
years ago she refused a circus oner OF
500 a week. that she might devote
her time TO aid other invalids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
TWO BRITISHERS
CHASING DRESDEN

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 16.-Two
British warships are pursuing the Ger
man cruiser Dresden. which left Punta
Arenas, Sunday, according To the
American consul at Santiago. Chile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16

Starlings are not liked in Australia,
to reports from the Ameri
can consul at Melbourne Besides be-
ing destructive to fruit, they are
charged with turning valuable insect
eating birds out of their nests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
ROOSEVELT WILL
NOT BEA WITNESS

- s"Sshlnston. D. C.. Dec. 16.-Colonel
s'e'elt has declined 20 appear be
e The house naval committee. In A
Nesrsn he said.
oont see where ] can add other
- shat again End again have writ
~ does not seem 20 me that IL
e ee well 10 take any public &C
"a IN the matter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
France Let's cotton BIZ.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-France
has given assurances she will not in
terfere in any manner with American
cotton shipments, either to belliger-
ents or neutrals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Mnrs- Morn
ing stars; Mercury. Venus. Satur
Planet Mercury Ia conjunction witt
the moon ut S.22 Il. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-16

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14
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PINEDALE

Born. To MT. and Mrs. B. J. Brewer, a fine boy last Thurs day. Mother and baby doing nicely.
 Miss Clara Rogers and Mss Atallia Smith, of Snowflake, are visiting Miss Pearce this week, and from all appearances are en- loving themselves immensely.
 There has been considerable rain here of late. the crops are looking good, and grass and all kinds of vegetation on the open range is excellent. The stock men also report the best calf crop, up to date, in this part for many years.
 B. P. Owens entertained the young people here Sunday even ing with games and antique com edies. They were greatly en- joyed by all present. The crowd separated from the Owens home with light hearts and love light shining in thelr eyes.
 The Water Boss raised the headgate rather too high here last Friday. letting down a sheet of water unprecedented in the history of the place. James w. Pearce was the unfortunate one. The water sucked through his place in great torrents. dolng about S10O damage.
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14

Open an account with us and pay your bills with checks. It gives you standing in the busi- ness world. We take care of our customers. MERCHANTS & STOCK GROWERS BANK. a7tf
 Erickson, the tailor, of Wins low, will be in Holbrook Tues day. August 18th, with a full line of Fall and Winter samples for both ladies and gents. 1t
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14
Weekly Bulletin of the
 SitgreaUes National Forest

Forest Examiner Rex King went to Wlnslow last week to meet Assistant District Forester Pooler snd the land classification men of nearby forests for the purpose of discussing various phases of the classification work. He-returned Friday.
 Assistant Ranger F. H. Owens, who is now in the office working on reports, has just returned from Holbrook and Woodruff, where he had taken his daughter
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14

for medical services on account of her broken arm.
 Surveyor c. A. Long and par ty, consisting of w. R. Warner, assistant, Fred Hurley, chain man, and Ross Hunt, teamster, left Snowflake Wednesday to start work on the claims on the east side of the forest requiring entry surveys. They will start work at Linden.
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14
A New Shoe Shop

J. W. Plunkett has opened a new boot and shoe shop on Gen. tral street, and solicits the pa- tronage of all. All kinds of re- pairing. Cowboy boots to order a speciality. m22tf
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14

Shirt waists, skirts and all fancy ladies clothes are handled in the most careful manner, and our work will suit you. HUBBS LAUNDRY. w. B. Cross, Agent.
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14
Horse For Sole

Good riding and driving horse, kind and gentle. Weight about HOO pounds. w. H. CLARK.
The Holbrook news., 1914-08-14
Advertised Letters

The following is the list of let ters remaining uncalled for at the Holbrook postofice for the week ending Aug. 9th:
 Arthur Crockett, card; Brice Crockett, letter; Aaron Daniels, card; Mrs. Bell Davenport. card !; Mrs. T. M. Davenport. letter; Jno. A. Freedom, letter; H. R. Holbrook, letter; Dr. Chas. A. Meserve, card; Mrs. H. R. Ren- shaw, letter.
 MEXICAN
 Dona Pacuala Garcia. Pedro Garsa. Emerciano GaIlego, Seno- wis Gonzales s-2, Bonifasio Con- gales, Juan Hidalgo.
 E. J. SMITH, Postmaster.