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Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21
SENATE PASSES The
INSURANCEGMEASURE
AMERICAN VESSELS TO BE PRO-
TEcTED DURING EUROPEAN
WAX

Washington, Aug. 21-The senate
passed today after two hours debate
the emergency war risk insurance bill,
carrying an appropriation of $5,O00,000
for the purpose of insuring American
vessels and cargoes against the haz-
ards of war.
The bill was attended by unanimous
consent before passage, the provision
that rates of insurance be fixed on an
equality with those imposed by belli-
gerent nations which employ govern
ment insurance being stricken out.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21
RELIEF FOR AMERICAN
Citizens IN BRUSSELS
PLACE OF REFUGE PROVIDED BY
COMMITTEE OF ARMY
OFFICERS

London, Aug. 21.-Major Perry L.
Boyer of the American medical corps
has joined the relief committee here.
He left Brussels on Wednesday, where
be was on relief work. Major Boyer
says the resident committee got every
possible American out Of Brussels on
Wednesday and was prepared careful.
ly to protect Americans whose busi.
ness interests forced them to stay
thre. A large house protected by
American flags and well equipped
with beds and foodstuffs has been
provided for use as refuge should
the emergency arise.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21

ed military critic of excellent reputa-
tion, says the great battle has begun
along front of nearly $50 miles, q
sac 900 men taking part.
Volunteers for France
The great square fronting the In
valides in Paris presented striking
spectacle today with $4,000 foreign
volunteers assembled In orderly for
nation under the flags of their va-
rious nations to be mustered in. There
were $500 Jews from all countries,
who desired to serve as a separate
command; there were also 1900 Bel
gians, $500 italians, 1900 Russians,
1000 Swiss and 1,100 Spaniards, 600
Roumanians, 395 Luxemburgers and
i25 Americans.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21
PRAYERS FOR VICTORY

London, Aug. 21.-Intercessory serv-
ices were held in practically every
church in England today on behalf
of the nations engaged in the war
with special prayer for the success
of the British arms. King George
and Queen Mary, with Princess Mary,
were present at the services in West
Minister Abbey.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21

Ghent, Belgium (via Paris, Aug.
2L-German hussars and uhlans ar
rived this morning (probably Thurs
day on the grounds at the gates of
Brussels, whence the burgomaster
went to parley with them. In the
afternoon German officers occupying
an automobile crossed Grand place
(the market place., going to tire city
hall, while detachments of Germans
went through various parts of the
city.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21

Toxic, Aug. 2t.-Mobilization
orders for the army and navy
were issued here today, indicating
that Japan will lose no time in
endeavoring to enforce the uIti-
matum which was directed to
Germany a few days ago, requir-
ing the German navy to vacate
eastern waters and demanding
that the kaiser withdraw his
troops from kiao Chow, China.
The ultlmatum required a reply
from Germany on or before Sun
cay, and If such is not made mill
tary operations, it is understood,
will begin at once.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21

Washington, Aug 21.-There win
be no further delay in disbursing to
Americans in Europe the funds de-
posted by relatives and friends with
the treasury department and for
warded aboard the cruisers Tennessee
and North Carolina Explaining the
delay in disbursement it was stated
that misunderstanding had arisen
abroad as to the funds aboard the
cruisers. 1t was supposed that the
money was intended only for the re-
lief of destitute Americans without
credit or private means.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21

Rome, Aug. 21.-Rome mourned
deeply today the death of Pope Plus
x, but the sorrow did not prevent
the active furtherance of preparations
for the holding of a conclave Of the
sacred college of cardinals for the
election of a new head of the church.
There was much speculation as to
the probable outcome of the election,
bu. the view appeared to prevail that
owing to the divided state of Europe
lust now 1t was almost certain that
an Italian would be chosen, as the
Itslian cardinals form the strongest
faction of the sacred college
As a preliminary to the meeting of
the cardinals the papal secretary, Car
dinal Merry del VAL gave up his of
fee, in accordance with custom, and
all the other high officials of the Vati-
can did likewise. The late pope's
physician, Dr. Marchiafaya, declares
in an interview that his patient suf-
Tered much physically and mentally
through the outbreak of war in Eu-
rope.
The will of the late pontiff, whose
executors, it is expected, will be Car
dinals Merry del Val and De Lai, was
written in modest language. 1t is said
to contain recommendation for a
simple burial in the crypt of st. Peters
and an appeal for small pensions for
the dead popes sisters and for one
of his body servants.
Cardinals convoked
The first formal congregation of
cardinals to arrange for the govern
ment of the church during the inter
regnum and to prepare the conclave,
was convoked this Afternoon.
Marchafava Makes statemnt
Dr. Marchiafaya said today:
Five times last year the pope suf-
lGiGQ liOin uIOiNnleiA Ndlulth VIII oA-
fected lungs, and only once was he
fHawieh reai gout.
This Illness, which was grave from
the beginning, commenced on Sunday.
The pope suffered in trying to con-
eeal it, and he refused to eat
DR.. Marchiafaya described all the
efforts made to induce the pope to
stay in bed and not to work and to
allow hime to be visited by a doctor
Until Monday, however, the general
condition of the pope was not grave.
The pope himself said on Monday.
Il feel pretty we'll today He rose
from his bed and saw and conversed
with his sisters and doctor and drank
some milk aad mineral water, with DR..
Marchiafava had advised as a remedy
for albumuria. That evening, accord
ing to The physician there was slight
rise in temperature.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21
Not a Shot Fired

London, Aug. 2f-The Ghent cor
respondent of the Chronicle teie-
graphs:
Brussels is now occupied by the
enemy, having been surrendered TO
the Germans without the firing of
a single shot
Correspondent to Be Shot
The Amsterdam correspondent OF
the Chronicle telegraphed yesterday
that Antwerp was being put in a state
of defense and being provisioned for
siege. He adds that it was stated
at the office of the general staff on
Thursday that all foreign correspond
ents found in Belgium after last night
would be shot
viii Resist to the Last
The correspondent of the Times al
The Hague, telegraphing today, says;
lContinued on Page Five)
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21
Pope'e Sister m

London. Aug. 21.-An erroneous
statement was made public in London
late last night and telegraphed 70
New York that Anna sarso sister q
Continued On rare Fonr)
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21
victory Of LIttIe Importanee

Paris, Aug. 21.-The Petit Parisien's
review of the war situation today
says:
"a great battle is preparing. Bel
GUM is to be the theater of the most
formidable shock in history, the result
of which escapes prophecy.
"Repulsed in the south at Dinant
by the French the Germans have been
making since Tuesday a vigorous of
fensive movement towards the north
which on Wednesday forced the Bel
gians, after a fine resistance, to fall
back on Antwerp. The Berlin gov
ernment will claim a triumph, where
as from a strategic point of view the
movement was of mediocre import
aDce.'
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-21
French are Elated

The official news bulletin issued by
the French war office today says:
up to the tweitieth day of the
French mobilization, despite the as
surances of the German general staff,
the Germans have not obtained any
of the decisive advantages they count
ed upon Moreover, the enemy has
not been able to carry the war onto
our territory. This advantage has
at least a moral value which is worth
noticing"
The Matin says the French have
captured thus far 81 German field
guns, four flags and 10 automobiles.
100000 Men in a Battle
Lieutenant Colonel Roussell, a retir-
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-08-28
Putnam Snake Tales.

Monterey, 9. NTenu., Aug. 3. ,2O.---
Kellum Hall, "a young farmer
living east of town, didn't beard
the lion in his den yesterday,
buthe did beard the rattler in
his den. He was playing the
role. of.a bee. hunter and, .ip fol,
lowing a ."course'' Of the, wild
honey bee, thatle from one hill.
top to another, across a canyon
scattered over with huge bohl-
ders, he unexpectedly came across
a huge mass Of snakes lying be-
sides hole in, the ground that
was presumably their i-den.
Quickly taking a SHOT at the
looming bulk Of his snakeship,
he cautiously advanced, to fnd
that he had slain three rattlers
and coppe.-head ar, at, one
shot. The largest rattler sport,
.ed,ten rattles and . button and
was about FIVE feet in length!
Snakes are supposed to" be
blind now it Being dog days,
and this his probably ACCOUNTS for
the friendly relation that tseemed
to exist between the rattler and
conner. end Etl Yi3fs s!
,ufkstAE 4N.gt
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-08-28
I Tribute ! b, (; to Pope .a !.
~. 4 by john ireland.

4 Archbishop John Ireland. .iih q a
statement on the spope's death,
said: -,
The passing ofiPiafs *. poh.
| tiff of Rome, is dramatic. IN its
settings. A tremendous war is
being-waged. In the midst of
all an aged man dies in Rome
and for the moment the world
papsesr 10 its, Nonderihgs and ;ex.
pectations to- rivet a'attention
upon the Eternal City, Upon the
silent, death -clasped figure bf
Plus I,ii <, What 'p. Il II, in .tha O.
currenee, that makes such pow
erful summons upon thought OF
mind, upon throb Of. ohearte and
word of mouth9 Isitqthe, Roman
pontifcate, marking another
epof' in its life Of many eentur-
i ..-he closing hour 10 the
ce,et Q Of the9 most holy
a.! J links .of the hong
g g i 'prehe pontitfcatel
- pontiffs Of the
'GF ~ ,,'reeu For this, all
C tians, non Catholics asiwell
.---.-.. II krsir, aats his debtors. To
|hund wnuapeered' into the full
Pmeaning Of his forcible. cYadem-
nations of 'modernism,l it; is
plain that he was undaunted
champion Of the fundamental
doctrines Of the CHRISTIAN 4 relig-
ion. Ial. .-
"Lovable, Plus x. surely was.
He was. simplicity itself, equally
at home with the humble toilers
|in the garden Of the, vatican, as
with princes Of the stately pala,
ftial balls. IL II 'l' I
4s'Piety,a.the earnest love of
God and ofathe things Of GOD
|predominated in'him. Self was
| iibthing. Tehnessean d d d
AMltIicHh. .ss. .sss ss II. ss
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-08-28
Nv aiue Received.

sAlbthe great amusement en-
terprises rifathis country that
have SchisyyedfaMae and fortune
-Tallswhase titleanhave become a
householdr Y nanfe-nay trace
tfeff Isuceess IA "a the generous
queta o., REAL shpw value that
,theysgive their patrons in return,
for the price Of gdnissionl charg,
eds Sat ..iss,',witA the
Swain Show Jo.d The hesg 2
ent awailable,tat any pricf |
the presentation of plsyssdq
teous tFaatmenttof patsons
liza xtirions surroundings hAq
len thenSa following enjoy
!, no other ahowa.of their kin
i Thew itaTSwAin Show 4
be Lexington Tor edrfe week. dbl7'
menciag Monday, 'Septsmbsr IA,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-08-28
!: Republicans Split

7, AspeciAf from Bristol to the
Nashville Banner, in The last
weekend said.
'Thes political battle in the
'Fifst Cdngfessio oualsD District is
fast, shaping. The primary, in
which adj factions were supposed
itos,ioin, ,fs n6wan, deserted ship
ysq tar as the, pPEogressiyes and
Ithesship!ey Committee are con;
.cerned. !. Geh:. J. B., Cox Of
lehnsan City is now declared to
ahe "a Gandidate, for the Progress
sive'hoininatiun, which.is to: be
haRdeds out. by the Jonesboro
convention on August 20. This
'means, that Congressman Sells
'Xil almost certainly he made
the nominee ofathe primary, .apd
will be opposed by whoever may
be nominated by she Jonesboro
,.cohvehItilon. I \ thus dividing the
party upon factionalr lines, just
asst has been divided thereto
Ifbrg: ,ait is' simply - Z continue
ton Of the. old l6sht,s which has
been wagedever since the, death
ofthes late CONGRESSMAN Brown-
low.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-08-28
WAR.
News Suppressed and the
= Western World Kept In
Dark as srluch as Posi-
bic by the War News
CensOrs.

hi, The great conhagration of war
ip Europe continues to spread,
giving Sthe prospect Of such q
carnival of butchery as has sell
dom 9if ever been known 10 the
history Of the world. IL is, re-
ported every day that q great
battlelis iminent or in progress
between the Germans and the
Allies on Belgian soil. but many
of the reports Of to day are
Tomorrow proven to be mere
.rumQr Or Junk" to fill up the
gaping pages of the sensados,
al newspapers, which recog,
nize the fact that the public had
rather have q lie to-day to be ex.
posed tomorrow than to 90 with
out any news at all.
That Belgium, lying as II does
between Germany and France.
will beethe principal theatre oe
action, is an evident fact aid
the final devastation Of that
small but most densely populat.
led Of al COMMITTEES, il horrible ii
ntemplats. The objective
point ID France. for ehich ths
Germans have sst IL
[is the city Of Paris.
There is considers u 81 II
ring between the Gernan6 x0d
the Russians IN Easterd yhisia
and. .on Russian soil md 4 tns
same time the scnfict fsses ID
the south between Austria and
gSeryia. japan has declared war
on Germany and ID proceeding u
dislodge the Germans from thar
entrenchmont ii China, al the
coast of tue Teil6w Sea 1905 ssI 3
There is no. possible sign of
peace hut perhaps the bloodiest
n the whole hi1tory Of The
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-08-28
..Pl50PE.,PIUIS!;;|sX::'s: /
H e a d. 5 ofe the. Catholic
Church Dies In Rome at.
the Age Of. Eighty, Years
ID osnored. by all the
!. World ,sss n,...,. =. ;.,,.,.,,,.

~ s--s~s @ss.ss~ps .s., s~r,sy,zs.y-- s,,s
10 tile morning uf the- ztth Of

On the morning OF 1.lI gne m zUCn or
august, at-aH-e 'sssssH6a ai's' '
Piass.X,.Aead Of the great Z !. gatho- sas.st
aabc~ehurch' the spiritual leader
sssdf more thsa threa az 7. lsase l, e M u !,
lions q pep le|1 sss'Af kssa. !
ags q 81 n a! ny years MS enssasY
....:1l' t0 n. oe has.enea ~ sl.el ~ ", /
coont q .he oloouswrr :" -, !"
rogress 81 4 p ;ssas E9rsoRs ssap ,l hlle ''he
lsa essa {; 4, :1sssls', e., e ..sss VA
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-08-28
Watt Gregory We'll ..ss,.s ''.,''oa
H. .r', asr - ,@'KnoMn.in ,Maury

1891 9YH OGte"TsYassi i5l "A
iOrHonsWatt Gkgdry; idst ap.
pdfntedsattofneEa general Of the
United States, y EelrskhooWhs id
Maufy county: Rdrtng hisayeuth.
he lived with hs widowed moths
er at Oulleokaa ALds .thetes.fdr
sssassAsssrsatJended- thee FAM,
Gus school Of SaYney WebsaaMr,t
Gregory was a schopl mate of the
TATE Senator Carmack, Drs Allen
pG. Halfsf Nashville; Newton
=: y White, spsaker''ofthe sealates'
foImet Ire asllrer and preseit
pottsctas Edwa1d B.. Craig, aud
Jonas T. Hmis, former chaifmar
EX the State independent, CON,
|mittee. Among his intimate
friends il. Hon. James A. Smiser,
LOU this city, former chairman Of
/ the ii,s democratic d ii committee Of
Marry county. BE has freapsan11tts a11tt
fl1A visited Columbia asftheghestl
Eof Ool,s smiser, ana wasi lfars'
only two years ago lsi AZ T.: that,
time he visiIed the7 sldpsnhonl
grounds at Uulleoka and located
X a Z. hssp;;ainore tree thaass4 was Is
tn 4 Dos'a little more than q
1saps srg.- Mr:sSmiser promptly
Ewire 20 Officei.nlatiois upon the
lappoiLm. HollandHsdeclir e. that
Gregory / o,sfts Ole tsssoi the he bright.
fest minds OeV hetHever knew, !S4,ss,
that He alwASs took4high, ,honoEs
lin all LdsbAtes and stood hightin
.Ehis classes. He lived az. Cllle-
,loka for many wears with, his
widowed- mother 10 a little kouse
afterward. used By the vLa g.. N.
Railroad for its section Hands. 7
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
new SCHOOL
+ FOR WATERFOWL
Possibility Seer of Making Old
High School Comfy framing
School and Gymnasium.

Members of the Twilight club and
others have been discussing the
proposition of making the old High
school a county agricultural training
school and public gymnasium. This
of course will only be possible if a
new High school is built ythe city
and it is generally understood that it
will be, as many of our citizens are
demanding it. The old High school
surely would not remain empty and
as many have seen the great need of
county agricultural school it would
mean much for Watertown il one
could be located here 1t could be
for the southern half of Dodge county
and the northern half Of Jefferson
county. Hon. John HazelWood has
for years presented a petition to the
Jefferson county board for an agricul-
tural training school because he
claimed it was dire necessity and
his proposition has always been turn
ed down. With a little effort on the
part of our citizens a school can be
established here if new High school
is built.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
BANK |NSTITU-
TION CROWS
Farmers & Citizens Bank Makes
Remarkable Gains in Deposits
Since its Establishment.

In this issue we present the report of
the Farmers & Citizens Bank as made
to the state banking department at Mail
son. This bank is just entering upon
its third year of operation, this being
the first report called for since its sec
ond anniversary on September 5th.
The showing made in deposits, over
100000, is evidence of the confidence
the people of WatertoWn and vicinity
have in the management, and is very
gratifying to the officers and directors
of the bank.
The steady growth of this institution
since opening for business, two years
ago. indicates that the bank has most
capable force of officers and directors.
The officers and directors are: Ell. Wer-
theimer, president; Max G.. Kusel, VICE
president; A. ID. PlatZ, cashier; Fred
Seigler. assistant cashier; H. r. Modem
h0uer, Fred Sabin, Fred Smith and I'll.
TetZlaff, directors.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
House CAUGHT Fire.

Only the fact that DR.. E. J. Hoer-
mann returned home from his office one
half hour earlier than usual Monday
night saved his beautiful home in North
Church street from being consumed by
the flames. The electric wiring in the
kitchen chandelier became crossed
and began to burn igniting the gas in
the chandelier which shot out big
flame against the ceiling. A hole had
been burned through the ceiling when
Dr.. Hoerman arrived and the blaze was
soon extinguished. The chemicals of the
No. 2 fire depar ment were brought into
use. Had DR.. Hoermann come one-half
hour later his home would have be, n
DESTROYED.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
MT. PLEASANT

Mrs. Paul Borchardt of Milwaukee
has been visiting relatives here
Messrs Louis and Frank Steindort
were among the Cream City visitors
last week.
Albert Wegner and sister left
Monday for their home in Oklahoma,
after spending the greater part of
the summer here.
Dell Drought spent Thursday and
Friday of last week in WATERFOWL
Miss Ruth Voss OF Milwaukee was
a guest last week at the label home.
She returned home Monday accom-
panied BY Miss Minnie label.
Simoa Engle AMT spent Tuesaay
evening at the home of F. label
Frances Noon spent few days
last week with friends in Watertown.
John Albrecht was badly burned
about the face and hands by the ex-
plosion of gas last Saturday evening
at his home in Route 6. 1t was
found necessary to call a physician,
but it is reported he is now doing
nicely.
Frank label and family were guests
Wednesday evening at the, home of
Otto Gronert
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
PEOPl f
MADE HAPPY
Most Wonderful Results Obtained
in Short Time.

Many residents of our city and sur
rounding country. who have been suffer
ing from chronic diseases, have been
cured by the well known German Spec
ialist who had visited our ely every
Monday for ever year. The results
obtained By Or. Karass the German
Specialist have been wonderful for the
quickness Of the cure. People who have
been given UP by other doctors have been
cured. DR.. Karass treats al chronic dis
eases1and offers free X Ray examination
to all. The d ctor will be IN his office
at the Waukesha Hotel every Monday.
Hours $50 A. M. to 4 P. NJ ADV.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
LEADER HAS A
SPEEDY PRESS
Cdmmeter Printer No. SO Installed
In Leader Office at Big Expense.
5000 Impressions an Hour.

The Leader has made another ad-
yanca in the printing industry when a
Gammeter Printer No. 36. of the latest
model was installed in the Leader Of
flee 1hIs week. The machine has its
own electric motor, automatic jogging
and ink feeding devise and is being
equipped with self-feedlng attach
tneDt. All that needs to be done Is to
set I'D the type and place it in tie ma
chine. No snake ready" which always
requires much time and care on other
presses, is necessary on the new press
as the impression platen can be In
stantly adjusted. The registering de-
vice is perfect and the distribution on
the rollers is equal to that of any other
press. Jobs &. -5geral colOrs can he
printed on it and the speed it can attain
is over 5000 impressions per hour. AS
the average press seldom turns out
more than 500 sheets per hour and
the majority less than 1000 impressions
the advantage of the machine can read
lily be imagined. The ruling device
makes it possible to set up rule WORK In
less than one-half the time that regular
printers rule wolk requires. Although
the machine is quite simple to operate
it will take short time before 1t can
be put to its full working capacity.
The automatic feeding device not re-
guiring attention of a workman, and
the great speed of the machine VIII
necessarily reduce the cost OF printing
and the Leader will give its patrons an
opportunity TO take advantage by reduc-
ing prices on all work turned out on
this machine which will be guaranteed
tirst-class in every respect. All KINDS
of printing can be done with this press
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
Ferns Stolen From Park.

Monday evening some thief OF
thieves visited the city park between
Third and Fourth streets and stole
So ferns from the vases at the foun
tain There were one large fern and
four small ferns in each of the eight
vases and all except four of the
smallest of the small ferns We're
taken
1t had been intended to preserve
the plants by repotting them and
placing them in the various school
rooms of the city.
During the summer many com
plants have been made of people TAX
ing flowers out of gardens 1t should
go hard with such thieves if they are
caught.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-09-22
Boost Chapman and Thduer.

OF the large number of Watertown
candidates who had opposition in the
primary election only one was sue
cessful, Frank Petro. The two from
here who had no opposition in the pri-
mary and who will have opposition in
the general election are John Chapman
for county clerk and Arthur n. Thauer
for register of deeds. 1t has been shown
in the past in county politics that the
other cities in the county support their
candidates regardless of politics and
Watertown should do the same. We haze
often split the ticket for a good man
and Democrats here will be making no
mistake if they split the ticket for
Chapman and Thauer and not to forget
Fl. j. Grell, of Johnson Creek, for the
Assembly.