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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
KING OF THE WAUPECAN"
 CELEBRATES HIS III YEARS

From the New York World.
 Bloomington. nl.-Jamcs Moran, said to be the oldest man in Illinois, has just celebrated his filth birthday at his home on the bank of the Waupecan river, where he has resided for 60 years. His three daughters and all his 26 grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present.
 Moran was born in Ireland and came to America when a youth lie came to Central Illinois in the forties. He helped build the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the Rock Island railroad.
 In his youth Moran was known as the most powerful man among the early set tiers of this section, and he was known for many years as King of the Waupe- can.' He won the title by winning many endurance contests in various kinds of work.
 Although he Is now totally deaf ard almost blind, he still docs light chores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
E. M. ROYSTER RESIGNS
 FROM UNDERESTIMATE. CO

E M. Royster, formerly with the Mor- ris- s-Westall Auto and Tire company. re- gently resigned to accept a position with the Brownell Auto company Mir. Rows ter will now sell Fords.
 Bradley J. Saunders, president of the Saunders Motor Car company, an- nounces that A. L. Fullenwider has con tracted for the first Dodge car that ar rives in Birmingham.
 w. H. Young, manager of the Bir- mingham branch of the Haynes Auto company, has just returned from a business trip through Mississippi.
 Charles w. Tway, southern sales manager of Haynes Auto company, re- turned last night from Atlanta, where he has been exhibiting the 1915 Haynes cars.
 The Carter Car Sales agency reports the sale of a 1915 Metz to H. H. Will kinson of Gastonburg. Mir Wilkinson drove home in his Metz, going via Montgomery and Selma.
 MT. Kearns, southern representative of Ajax-Grehn Rubber company, is in Birmingham on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
: INTERESTING GOSSIP OF BIRMINGHAM AUTOMOBIIISTS
LOCAL AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION WILL
 WORK FOR HARMONY
Organization Formed Thursday Night Will Do Toward Promoting Automobile Industry Here-Petty Rivalry to Be Eliininated-Why Fords Have Little
 Weight and Much Power

In the private dining of the Hlman hotel last Thursday night the automobile got together a "smoker,' arranged by large tire manufacturing company. and before they dssembled they had formed porary organization to be known the Birmingham Auomo bile association. A committee appointed and means to perfect permanent organization many months of bckengs and gossip the automobile city had conc'' together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
ONE REASON WHY FORD
 CARS HAVE LEAST IN WEIGHT AND MOST IN POWER

Detroit, September 12-An automo- bile expert of national reputation re-
 gently made some investigations to dis cover for himself the secret of "pulling power and the animation" of Ford cars Ford cars are recognized every where as being exceptionally light in weight, vet they also have refused to take second position to any car in aoil1ty to Ego and come back and to negotiate grades. The engineer in question wanted to know why. for inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

products. Furthermore, American substitutes for all these European ar- ticles must be produced henceforth in America.
 For instance, do you know that we imported more than $2,000,0 worth of handkerchiefs last year; $22, 2,000,- 900 worth of dye stuffs, $16,000, ,00Q
 tContinued on Page Seventeen,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

Although in Birmingham every na- tional advertised automobile is repre- sented and every accessory firm is also represented by capable and eff cient men there has never been a spirit of cooperation between the va rious agencies. Therefore price cut ting" and various other tricks of keen competition was the result and many small dealers felt the oppression of the larger and more prosperous dealer There existed an unfair and ruinous rivalry between the local dealers and last Thursday night it was brought home to them and it was decided that in the future there would be co-opera- ton Tn the matter of prices.
 LACKED SPIRIT
 OF HARMONY
 1t was not only in price cutting that the local dealers had failed to cooperate but in getting together in any endeavor that would elevate the automobile busi- ness in Birmingham. In other large cities the dealers have their organizations which conduct automobile shows every year. and races and exhibitions and other features to forcibly bring to the atten- tion of the public the value of the motor car The birth of the Birmingham Auto mobile association is the greatest boon to the local motor ear agencies and ac- cessory firms in years and the dealers will realize 1t ere many months pass
 Among those present were the fol- lowing representatives of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company:
 J. D. Taylor. local manager: F Ii. Gafford, Jr.. city salesman; P J. Mas sey, rural salesman; E. K Bolen. ad- Juster; W. G. Harris. southern district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

q have on my desk before me-" continued MT. Jordan, "a list of 800 separate articles ranging in value from $50O0 to $50, 100000 which have in past years been imported exclu- sively from European countries into the United States. The cessation of these imports opens new markets to American manufacturers of similar
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
WAR NEWS

Germans gains of character that in-
dicates disaster to the allied armies
are reported from three great battles
raging on front that stretches 300
miles, from Lille in the northern border
Of France to Switzerland.
The Germans from Belgium, Lorraine
and Alsace, advancing simultaneously,
seem 10 have taken the allies by surprise
and defeated them in what may be des-
eriDed as general engagements on the
long line indicated.
In the north, the army from Belgium
has crushed the forts at Namur, which
were relied upon to hold them, and tore
ed the French and English to retire.
In Lorraine, under the crown prince,
the Germans have captured Lunevllle
and Nancy, the French are in retreat
and are being pursued by the yictOrs. 1t
is said $50 guns were taken at this point
The third battle is raging in Alsace,
where desperate attack of Germans has
been made, and the fighting around
Muelhausen is reported of most desper-
ate character.
Troops now operating in Germany, ii
is given out at Paris, are to be with
drawn to prevent capture by the Ger
mans from Metz.
The forces operating all along the line
are estimated as high as 100000 men.
From Japan comes news OF the first
attack by the Japanese fleet on Tsing-tau
The result is not stated.
A British fleet is reported off Ostend
to prevent German occupation OF that
town.
Fight thousand Russians are reported
captured in battle between division
of Germans and the Russians invaders
on the eastern frontier.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
CITY TO HAVE
VISITING NURSES
Services of Miss Hdugen of La
Crosse SeCured-Stdrt Work
on September lSt.

Miss Haugen of La Crosse has
been engaged as visiting nurse in
this city by the local Anti-Tubercu-
losis association and will commence
work September first. She comes
very highly recommended, having re-
ceived her training in the health
work of La Crosse which is very
efficient
Miss Haugen's work will be of a
two-fold nature, that of administering
to the sick and of educating in dis
ease prevention. When she enters
the home Of a tuberculous patient,
She will instruct the members Of
the family how to protect themselves
from contracting the dread disease.
Whole families have been wiped out
by tuberculosis. Her services will
be available to all the sick who are
in need of them. Miss Haugen will
also look after the needs of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance com
pany policy holders in this city. Any
one in need can secure her aid free
of charge, as provided by said COM
pany. She helps to safeguard the
health of the children, and is of in
estimable value to fond mothers who
discuss with her the best methods of
feeding, clothing and caring for their
children
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
Select judges.

The flower and vegetable show
program has been arranged and the
judges have also been selected. They
are julius Wiggenhorn, Max H. Gaeb-
Ter, w. j. Stuebe and the Mesdames
Eli Fischer, J. B. Murphy and F. G.
Hartwig. The judges have not ar
ranged their work as. yet, but not all
will work together, as part will judge
the exhibits of the Junior department
and part will work on senior depart
ment exhibits.
The premiums will be awarded by
Herman Wertheimer at exercises to
be held in the second floor hall on
the evening of the show, Saturday
September 5. Mayor Kading will
make the principal address, and sew
eral musical numbers will be ar
ranged for, including numbers by an
orchestra Of ten pieces.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
Next Tuesday Election Day.


Next Tuesday is primary election day
and one of the most interesting and
heated contests ever held in this state
will be held. The progressives and stall
warts or tories Of both parties will fight
for supremacy. PrOgressiveism has be-
come too unpopular with voters of both
parties to be Of mnch account in the
elections. In the primary a straight
ticket" must be voted i. e. each party
ticket is separate and the voter must
either vote democratic, republican or
some other ticket. No split tickets in
the primaries are allowed. We have been
asked to explain how the second choice
votes are cast and counted.
Let us suppose there are four candi-
dates for an office on the democratic
ticket. The first time the votes are
counted the second choice votes are
ignored and if no one has a majority
then the second choice votes of the low.
est candidate are counted for the other
three candidates according to whom they
were cast for and the lowest candidates
name is dropped. Then if no one has q
majority, the name of the lowest candi-
date is dropped and the second choice
votes on his ballots are again counted
for whom they were cast. There are
only two left and the one with the high
est number of votes gets the nomination
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
FARMER
KILLED IN WEST
Christ. BuSS Meets Tragic Death
at Pine Island, Mime
sofa.

Christ Buss, well known farmer
of the town of Lowell, was instantly
killed near Pine Island, Minnesota,
last Saturday, Aug. 15, 1914, while at
work around threshing outfit en-.
gagged nl threshing seed psus. Mr..
Buss left Reeseville on Tuesday OF
last week to go to Pine Island, where
he was engaged as an engineer for
the threshing crew. According to
reports of the tragedy he was back
ing the traction engine preparatory
to coupling onto the separator when
he was crushed between the engine
and separator and killed almost in
stantly.
Mr.. Buss' death came as great
shock to his family and friends at
home, as he was a well known and
highly respected citizen of the town
of Lowell for many years. This sum-
mer he had erected a new residence
in Reeseville and was about to re-
tire from farm life. Surviving him
are his widow, five daughters and
four sons, all of whom, with the ex-
ception of one son in Dakota, reside
in or near Reeseville The body was
brought to Reeseville for burial
Juneau Independent.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
BARN ON SELL
FARM BURNS
Tramp Arrested For Firing Barn
Kills Self in Dodge County
Jail on Thursday.

A barn on the farm of August Sell
in the town of Clymsu, near the vii
lage of Oak Grove, was completely
destroyed by fire Saturday night, to-
gether with it's contents. The con-
tents of the barn consisted of thirty
tons of hay, two hundred bushels of
oats, and one hundred and fifty
bushels of barley. A shed attached
to the barn and used for the shelter
of farm machinery was also destroy
ed, but the machinery was saved by
the timely action of neighbors who
were attracted to the scene by the
fire.
Shortly after the fire was discover
ed a stranger was seen to emerge
from a nearby .oat field, having ap-
parently been driven from his place
of hiding by the intense heat of the
burning structure. He was detained
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
Pope Plus X Passes Away.

Pope Plus x died Thursday, August 20,
1914, at the Vatican in Rome. The
health of the Pope had been failing for
some time, and the breaking out of the
terrible war in Europe, he became very
much depressed and is said to have died
of broken heart.
Pope Plus was born June 2, 1885, at
Riese, Italy. His name was Giuseppe
Melchiorre Sarto. He was ordained a
a priest at the age of 25 years and was
made bishop in 1884. In 1893 he was
made Cardinal. In 1903 he was elected
Pope, as the successor Of Leo Kill.
The civilized world, regardless of
creed or nationality, mourn the death
of Pope Plus K. He was laid to rest in
Crypt at St Peters at sunset August "a
1914.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
COLLMAR BROS.
CIRCUS PARADE
Reveals Character of Show Which
Comes Here on Tuesday.
September lSt.

The Gollmar Brothers show which
exhibits in Watertown Tuesday, Sep
tember l, features everything con
nected with it, from the street pa
rade to the concert. The press OF
other cities have only made the most
favorable comment for Gollmar
Brothers parade. Even when the
show visits territory where it has
never been, it's magnificent street
pageant so agreeably surprises the
public that they are sure to crowd
the immense tents.
1t is in the parade that the man
agement of circus show to good
advantage the stability and charac-
ter of the aggregation. If it is
cheap concern, giving only ordinary
performances, its parade will demon,
strate the fact. If it is really meritor-
lous the street display will tell the
tale. The splendid equipment of the
great Gollmar Brothers circus is
shown to excellent advantage in the
big parade, and it is always compli-
mented. The horses are in fine trim
and the tableaux, wagons, dens, Cages
and chariots are resplendently decor
ated with costly carvings, gilt and
varnlsh. An unusually large number
OF dens are open in the parade, AMI
the general public is given a free
exhibition of a fine II ay of wild ami
mails. All in all, it is pronounced by
many, the finest and best circus dis
play ever seen upon any streets. But
it is in the circus performance that
the show eXcels.
The parade of the Golmar Broth
ers show will start from the lot at
10 sharp, and traverse the principal
streets.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
LOCAL MAIL DELIVERY

1t is the desire and aim of every
one employed in the Watertown post
office to give good and efficient SER
vice to the patrons thereof and their
efforts can be greatly assisted if the
public will do their share. One of
the most trying things in the post
Office is the forwarding of mail to
temporary addresses. People leave
the city on a vacation and order mail
forwarded to them until further no
tice and when they return home fail
to leave notice at the postoffice I'm
der the law mail must be sent to
address until ordered dis
continued.
Mail addressed to rural route pa
irons cannot be delivered to a city
address unless specific orders are
received from the patron to do so.
Jones w. Moore, Postmaster.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
BUYS WATERFOWL STAND

E. G. Brossard of Berlin, and for
merly of this city, has purchased of
Lewis Payne the popcorn wagon at
Watertown and will take possession
soon. The wagon at Berlin belong
ing to Mr. Payne was recently sold
by him to Mr.. H. Nanstead of this
charge of it and the wagon in this
city was recently sold to F. R. Row.
ell, who is operating it at the present
time. Mr.. Payne now has but one
wagon in operation and that is To-
Gated at Waupun. For the present
he will engage in the sale of these
wagons for the manufacturers
Beaver Dam Argus.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25

IL
aud later taken to Juneau, where he
was locked up in the county Jail.
He gave his name as Domineck
Rustaka and disclaimed any place of
permanent abode, being typical
tramp. He was seen to leave the
Clyman station during the afternoon
and was headed in sthe direction OF
the Sell farm at that time. On Mon
day he appeared in Judge Becker's
court in answer to the charge of in
cendiarism and the date of his hear
ing was fixed for Wednesday, Aug
ust 26th. District Attorney ]. F. Ma
lone represented the state at juneau
Monday.
Later-District Attorney James F.
Malone received word this morn
ing that Rustaka had committed sui
eide in his cell in the county jail
sometime last night by hanging. He
was man aged between forty-fve
and fifty years. An inquest is being
held at Juneau today-Beaver Dam
Argus.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25

Following are colossal stakes for
which the nations of Europe are now
gambling:
Germany
Ii Germany wins she will gain:
World supremacy in war, politics and
commerce. Gripping of her two
chief rivals-France and Great Brit
ian. Some desirable provinces in
Belgium, if not all of Belgium. Prob
ably Russian Poland and the Russian
Baltic provinces, including Finland.
This would round out her eastern
border very handsomely.
If Germany is defeated she will
lose: Equality with Great Britain
and France in the Worlds politics
and markets. All her colonies and
foreign commercial stations, upon
which she has expended such an
immensely of money and effort.
Alsace and Lorraine, which will be
retaken by France. Probably the
Rhine Provinces which Belgium will
demand as war indemnity for hav-
ing been invaded.
Austria-Hungary
If Austria-Hungary wins she will
gain: A commanding position in
Southeastern Europe, in the Balkins
and in Asia Minor. Dominion over
Russia as leader of the Slavs. Con
troll of the Adriatic and Egean Seas.
A commercial highway from Vienna
directly into the great markets of
Asia Minor The annexation of
Servia, Montenegro, and possibly
other Slav states.
If Austria-Hungary is defeated she
will lose: All thought of pressing
eastward national policy. All
control of the Adriatic Sea. The Pro-
vinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Her prestige over Bohemia and the
other Slav Provinces, which have
more than half her people. Probable
disintegration of the Empire King
dom.
Great Britain
If Great Britain wins she will gain:
Riddance of. an aggressive and trou-
blesome commercial rival Part of
the German Colonies in Africa and
strongholds in China.
If Great Britain is defeated she
will lose: Her naval supremacy on
the seas. Her leadership in the
worlds commerce
France
If France wins she will gain: The
lost Provinces of Alsace and Lor-
raine. Probably other territorial in
demnifications. Part of the German
possessions in Africa and China. Po-
litical ascendancy in Europe. Grip
ping of an injurious commercial
rival. Sweet revenge.
Russia
If Russia wins she will gain: Pres.
tige lost in the Japanese war. A
better chance to regain Korea, Man
churia and Port Arthur, Domination
in the Balkan Peninsula, including
Constantinople, the Adriatic and
Egean Seas. Domination in the Asia
Minor trade. Vastly increased pres
tige as leader of the Slavs.
If Russia is defeated she will lose
Hopes of Constantinople. Hopes of
an outlet on the Adriatic and the
Egean. Prestige of leadership of
the Slavs-National Tribune
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
Infection and Insect Bites
DANGEROUS.

which breed quickly IN garbage pals,
ponds of stagnant water. barns, musty
places, ETC., are carriers of disease. Every
time they bite you, they inject poison
into your system from which some dread
disease may result. Get bottle of Sioan's
Liniment. 1t is antiseptic and few
drops will neutralize the infection caus-
ed by insect bites or rusty nails. Sloan's
Liniment disinfects Cuts, Bruises and
Sores. You cannot afford to be without
it in your home. Money back if not sat-
isfed. Only 25c at your druggist.-Ady.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
SIX BUSINESS
HOUSES ENTERED
Two Thieves Caught With Booty
At junction Friday
Niqht.

Three saloons and three groceries
were robbed Friday evening in a daring
manner, the two thieves being captured
at the junction at o'clock. The stores
entered were those of John Heiscmann,
Otto Jaedecke and II. G. Uttech, an the
saloons conducted by Robert Kuhn,
Richard Erdman and Eugene Etscheid.
A considerable amount of money and
other articles were taken. About 500
was taken from the Jaedecke store; $53
from the Heisemann store, few cigars
from the Uttech place; $42 from the
Kuhn saloon; 1857, gold, and silver
watch were taken from the Etscheid sa-
loon; and $8 and two gold watches were
taken from the Erdman place.
The thieves were seen at the Jaedecke
store by Mrs. Henry Hoffman,, from the
Hoffman, home across the street. Mr..
Hoffman, went to look for the police
and met officer Weis. The thieves had
fled by this time and Officer Weii went
to the st Paul depot to look for them.
On his retun he was notified Of the
Kplm robbery. Chief of Police ordered
Officer Weis to go to the junction on
his motorcycle whore he found the men
in a lunch room and arrested them.
They gave the names of Ben Rosa and
Art Bell and had nearly all of the cash
and booty on their persons. They were
brought before Justice Rohr Saturday
morning where they waived examina
tion and were bound over to the circuit
court. They were then taken to Jeffer-
sou. The young men are about 21 years
of age and are thought to be from He
hron
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
Summer Constipation DANGEROUS

Constipation in Summer time is more
dangerous than in the fall, winter or
spring. The food you eat is often con-
taminated and is more likely to ferment
in your stomach. Then you are apt to
drink much cold water during the hot
weather, thus injuring your stomach.
Collie, Fever, Ptotamaine Poisoning and
other ills are natural results. Po-Do-L Lax
will keep you well, as it increases the
Bile the natural laxative. which rids
the bowels of the cOngested poisonous
waste. Po-Do-Lax will make you feel
better. Pleasant and effective. Take a
dose tonight. SOC at your Druggist.
ADV.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Lightcap of Val
paraisO, Indiana, are visitors in the city
the guest of the latters's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. C. Jaeger and other friends.
The condition of Mrs. P. FL. Swift is
critical, but the relatives and friends
are hopeful for her recovery.
Every alive store is center Of "news
interest" to great many people-and q
lack OF news from store alienates lot
of interest from that store.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
DISASTROUS FIRE
AT CONCORD
Harry KumrO Loses Everything
But House When Lightning
Strikes Barn,

Lightning struck the barn of Henry
Kumro of Concord early Sunday mOrn-
lag setting it Oh fire. The barn was
full OF hay and grain, farm implements
which together with four horses and all
other live stock were totally destroyed,
leaving nothing on the premises but the
house. Mr.. Kumro carried $4,000 insur-
ance on his property.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-25
Democratic Candidate For Sheriff
Born.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Cunningham are
parents of a girl baby born last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Bayer are the par
ents of boy baby born Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Baumann of Jeffer-
son are parents of a girl baby born We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ]. Traeumer are
parents of boy baby born Friday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Zier are the
parents of boy baby born Friday.