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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

Miss Phyllis Gabell. who recently
returned 10 her home in Detroit
from a protracted period Of study in
New York, will give piano recital,
Friday morning. Dec. 3, in the ball.
room OF the Hotel Statler. Miss
dabelrs program will include Pre-
lude and fugue in b fiat major,
(Bachl; Etude in @ fiat major
Chopin, Prelude In G minor
(RachmaninoffD La Cathedral
Engloutie,' (Debussy); La File
aux Cheveux de Lin" (Debussy) F,
Butterfly" (Grieg): "Bacchante
endormie." (Raynaldo Hahn
"Czardas," (MacDowelD; "IAeb-
straum II" O.iszD; Rhapsodle No. g.
uiszD. The recital is an invita-
tional affair.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

In most Chinese cities the finest
shops are those for the sale OF cot
fms.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

Students from the North Wood
ward. Eastern Grand River and
vinevood branches of the Mcdonald
School OF Music, and pupils from
the piano, violin. cello and vocal de
partments OF the main school. gave
a musicale Saturday afternoon, In
the main school hall Miss Bernice
Torrey. pianist Miss Elizabeth En-
cry. soprano; Miss Helen Whalen'
violinist. members OF the faculty OF
the school, and Miss Marion Bland.
Miss Cartier Burnett, Miss Miriam
Burgess, cellist, and Mrs. Mabel
Townley Plunkett, reader, gave a
program Tuesday afternoon for the
women's association OF the First
Congregational church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

A concert that will have much of
interest TO Detroit music lovers as
well as residents OF Ypsilanti will
take place Wednesday evening, Dec.
/. In the new Pease auditorium, in
Ypsilanti. when the Philadelphia or
chestra. under Leopold Stokowsh.
will give a concert. with Mrs. Geor-
gia Richardson Baskerville, pianist,
OF Detroit. as soloist. The orchestra
viii play the vorspiel to die Meis-
tersingers," the Waldweben from
"Sicgfried" and Tschaikowsky's
Fourth symphony. Mrs. Baskerville
will play LISTS piano concerto in
F. fat, with full orchestral accom-
paniment. Thursday evening. Dec.
3. in Pease auditorium, the Michi-
gan State Normal School chorus will
give a program OF Christmas music.
This chorus OF 200 voices, under the
direction OF Frederick Alexander. has
been heard in Detroit with pleasure.
II will come TO this city again Sun
day, Dec. IL. to give program OF
Christmas music. in 81. Paul $
cathedral. under the auspices OF the
Society of Arts and Crafts.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

The Joint recital of Harold Bauer,
pianist and Pablo Casals. 'collist, in
Arcadia, Monday evening, Dec. g.,
promises 10 be one of the finest or
instrumental combinations. These
two brilliant artists have been the
sensation of the past two seasons
in New York and Chicago. In New
York. concert after concert has
been given to capacity audiences,
while similar successes have been
scored in the larger cities through
out the country. Mr.. Bauer who IL
visiting America for the ninth time
Is conceded a place among the very
first of present-day pianists, white
many authorities consider him with
ont a peer As for Mr.. Casals. no
other cellist has ever been able TO
draw a tone from his instrument so
absolutely pure and sweet. Casars
American success repeats the sensa-
tion his playing caused in Europe.
All who had the pleasure Of hear
ing him in a morning recital in the
Motel Statler recently. will he eager
90 hear him again. Tickets for the
concert will be placed on sale Fri
day, Dec. 2. in HIdscn's piano and
Victrola store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

Colorado now has 1885 pupils
enrolled in 1,725 school districts.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

In woman's eyes the love light
and the tears lie close together
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

Miss Irene wilde, soprano, will
give a recital Tuesday evening, Nov.
30, in the Trumbull-ave. Presbyter-
ian church. assisted by Miss Ruth
Fraser, violinist; Miss jeanette
Fraser. 'cellist. and Miss Glenys
Rose. accompanies Among the at
tractiye numbers which Miss Wilde
will sing is the Chinese song cycle,
The Lutte OF Jade by Mrs. Geua
Branscombe Tenny the young Ca
madam pianist-composer, now q rcz-
idont OF New York.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-27

In the Hotel Statler ballroom Sun
day afternoon. from TO s o'clock,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mellor. and
Miss IIilGa Honiss, will give ono
OF their delightful programs Of
songs and stories,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
BANK RESOURCES FALL OFF
Natural Course for This Time of Year,
Says Commissioner of
Banking kuoIt.

Madison.-Resources of Wisconsin
banks decreased 1912, S5223 during the
period from May 1, 1915, to June %,
1915, according to an abstract by Com.
missioner of Banking Kuolt, the total
for the latter period being $244,O94,
463.46 as compared with $244,467,.
1888 eight weeks earlier
This falling off, Commissioners Kuolt
explained, is only a normal condition
coming at this season of the year
when no crops were moving and when
Industrial conditions were not NOV.
ing strongly ahead. "We are surpris.
ed" Mr.. Kuolt said, that this de-
crease is not s3.0OO,0O0." Bank de.
posits usually reach the highest point
in Wisconsin in March, and from that
time until crops begin to move they
decrease under normal conditions.
For the year, June 80, 1914, to June
20, 1915, 1t is shown that the resources
of the state have increased from $685.,
938,25S.72 on the former date to $244,-
O94,463 on the latter date, a total in.
crease of s4,156,2O474.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
OLD JUDGE PASSES AWAY
Eugene Turner, Port Washington, Sue
cumbs to Long IIlness-UncIe
of Milwaukee Judge.

Port Washington.-Judge Eugene S.
Turner, 81, a pioneer resident of Port
Washington and one of the oldest Ma.
sons of the country, died at his home
after a long Illness
Judge Turner was an uncle of Cir
cult Judge William J. Turner, Milwau-
kee. He was born at East Oswego,
N. Y, June IA, 1924, of Revolutionary
ancestry. He came to Wisconsin in
1910. He was admitted to the bar in
1916, and was assistant secretary of
the territorial executive council in
1851
In 1849 he was elected to the state
legislature. The following year he
was elected district attorney of Wash
ington county, defeating Leland Stan
ford
In 1862 Judge Turner helped to or
ganize the so-called War Democracy
at GAINESVILLE, which became a part of
the Republican party. He was later a
prominent figure in Republican politics.
He became county Judge of Ozaukee
county by appointment from Gov. La
Toilette, and served several years. He
was also postmaster of Port Washing
ton for many years.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20

The maple in some form is widely
disseminated. It's leaf is graceful in
outline, the flowers and fruit are
dainty, and the tree Is charming In
its autumn dress.
The catalpa is a favorite in parts
of the West because OF its quick
growth The flowers are also dainty.
Yet there is never the stability of the
oak, and the hammock Is prefera-
bly, hung from a more sturdy speci-
men.
The tulip tree or white wood Is
one of the best of our native species,
the queerly cut leaves, tulip-shaped
flowers with their beautiful orange
crescents marking each petal, and COM
pact forms rendering them most use
full shade trees. The tree Is relative
to the magnolia, and one of our most
valuable timber trees.
The Eastwood, so serviceable as
bee pasturage, and several of the oaks
are satisfactory and highly recon-
mended. In fact. when lamenting
that you cannot afford to pay high
prices to nurSeryman, just go to
your own woods and select a few tall,
straight specimens. As they can be
replanted at once there is no danger
Of injury through exposure Of the
roots. They are in the best possible
condition to grow.
Do not neglect to include one or two
evergreens, for the birds If not for
yourself. They do so enjoy the shelter
of the leafy branches when caught In
a belated snowstorm. The hemlock
and cedar are the most pleasing of
this class, their slender branches be-
ing much more graceful than the stiff
spruces. BY all means avoid the
pines. Their gummy nature may lead
to the ruin Of valuable clothing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
PL|NY NORCROSS
BROWNS IN FLUME
FORMER UNIVERSITY REGENT
AND MAN OF AFFAIRS MEETS
DEATH AT GAINESVILLE.
FIND BODY AFTER SEARCH
Was Born in Massachusetts in 1888
and Came to Wisconsin in 1892
Was Legislator for
Four Terms.

Janesville.-While reaching for his
hat which had blown into the race
way near the electric plant here Pliny
Norcross, for years connected with
public life in Wisconsin, lost his bal
ance, fell into the water and was
drowned. His body was taken from
the raceway after thirty-six hour
search.
Mr.. Norcross was member of the
board of regents of the state univer-
sity for several years, resigning at the
same time as former Gov. Hoard
Mr.. Norcpss was born in Massachu.
sets in 1888 and came to Wisconsin.
settling in Walworth county, in 1852.
He studied law at the state university
and when the war broke out enlisted
in company K, the three months regi-
ment. After his term of enlistment
expired he organized company K of
the Thirteenth regiment and served as
its captain all during the war
After the war he served as mem
Der of the legislature in 1857 again
in 1885, 1905 and. 1907. He was dis
trict attorney Of Rock county for four
years, city attorney for two years and
mayor of GAINESVILLE for two years. In
1904 he was made department COM
mander of the G. A. R. of Wisconsin.
During the last few years Mr. Nor
cross has been spending his winters in
the south and making his home at
Troy, Pa.
He formerly owned the electric light
plant near where he was drowned. He
was looking over the property when
the accident happened.
: He is survived by his widow and
three children, John ", Fred, Edward
and Mrs. II. T. Mason, all of Chicago.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
"LIFER" SEEKS A PAROLE
Sentenced for Life After Confessino to
Murder of Farmer-Said He
Was Drunk.

Kenosha.-After being in prison for
more than twenty-one years, George
Cloves, of Kenosha county, has ap-
pealed to the state board of control
for a parole.
Cloves, who is a 'lifer," was SEN
fenced to the Waupun state prison by
Judge Fish in the circuit court here
March %, 1894, having pleaded guilty
to the murder of John Callaghan, an
old farmer, who resided in the town
of Brighton.
Cloves had one time been employ
ed on the Callaghan farm and knew
that the old man had considerable
money in the house. He went to
the house and when Callaghan
refused to give him the money,
shot him. Cloves was arrested and
when the case was called for trial, he
said, 81 was drunk and want to take
my medicine" None of the relatives
of Callaghan are living.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20

said not only to eat insects but will
stretch toward the spot where insects
are. In any event, they have been
found extended In the direction of
tree upon which insects were feeding
on sap running from an incision.
Persons of wealth are now import
ing fine plants from foreign countries,
and amateur horticulturlsts are now
endeavoring to secure. rare varieties
and freak plants.
An American woman, Mrs. Treat.
proved conclusively that leaves of
certain plants could hear insects or
were conscious of the nearness of in
sects even when there was no con
tact between the plant and the body
of the insect, and demonstrated it by
pinning a live fly half an inch from a
leaf of sundew, whereupon the leaf
moved itself within the succeeding
two hours near enough to fasten it's
tentacles upon the insect.
Possibly this was due to the sense
Of smell, but the fact that the buzzing
Of the f1y's wings as it died made
hum would indicate that the sense Of
hearing actuated this carnivorous
plant.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
BEAUTIFUL AND MURDER0US
PLANTS

At a recent flower show in New
York there was a most remarkable
collection of insect-eating plants, in
Guiding pitcher plants, nepenthes, sar-
racecia mandaiana and moccastn
flowers. They were brought from Aus
tralia by w. A Manda, formerly cur
ator at Harvard university botanical
gardens. Sensitive plants which close
I'D when they hear sharp sounds were
also in the group.
A publisher from Buenos Aires,
Brazil. has in his collection some re-
markable sensitive plants, among them
an unnamed species which different
ates between the sound of violin play
ing tremendously and harsh sound
either too loud or unpleasantly shrill
to be appreciated by the human ear.
In one case the plant apparently
enjoys the sweet music by moving the
petals of it's blossoms slightly, and
on the other hand closing up almost
completely.
Certain varieties of sarracenla are
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
DR.. kRAUSE HEADS DENTISTS
Milwaukee Man Is Elected President
of the Wisconsin State Dental
Association

Oconomowoc-Of1cers elected at the
forty-fifth annual meeting of the Wis
consin State Dental association here
are: President, DR.. Otto G.. Krause.
Milwaukee; first vice president DR.. E.
c. Oviatt, Columbus; second vice
president, DR.. P. ]. Federspiel, Racine;
secretary, T. L. Gilbertson, Milwau-
kee; treasurer, DR.. Adolph Chopper,
Milwaukee; librarian, Dr. Roy Hopkin-
son, Milwaukee. Members elected to
the executive council for three-year
terms are: Drs. E. j. Harte, Madison:
}. L. Malone, Superior; E. M. Kapelon,
Manitowoc.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
TWO SWIMMERS DROWNED
itoWoc, Who Fails to Save Men
Caught in UndertoW.

Manitowoc.-Two men were drown
ed and third, Catholic priest, mar
rowly escaped, when they were caught
in an undertow while swimming at
Lower Falls, near here.
Louis Vogel, aged %, and George
Grimiu, aged 10, together with the
Rev. Father Kuhl, were on an after
moons outing. When the young men
were caught in the current the priest
made valiant attempt to save them
and but for the assistance of several
picnickers would have lost his life
also.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
N0RMALs AWARDED FUNDS
Ninety Per Cent of Appropriation
Divided Among Nine Schools
in the State.

Mad1son.-The appropriations for
operation of the normal schools as re-
commended by the joint committees
on finance were announced. The COM
mittee has fixed specific sums for each
normal school, being 80 per cent of the
total fund to be allowed for the nor
mails. The remaining 10 per cent,
amounting to 9,476.50, for the com
ing year, and s75,3795O for 1916-1917,
Is left to be apportioned as specific
needs Of the school require, in addition
to the fixed amounts first named
The fixed appropriations for each
school as recommended by the commit
tee follows:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Badger Arrested AS Spy.

arinette.-Richard Creamer born
in Marinette, of Irish descent, hac
been arrested in Canada charged with
being a German spy. Dreamer has
been taken from home at Quebec ano
lodged in barracks forty miles away
to await military trial. Dreamer, 9
paper maker by trade, went to Canada
two years ago with his wife and two
children.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
SHADE FOR THE FARM HOME

An abundance of shade Is one of the
luxuries which every farm home can
and should have The city dweller is
often renter and must take things
as they are. Or If he owns a home,
the lot is restricted in size, and large
trees are an impossibility. But on
the farm land for a commodious yard
should always be reserved.
Those having grand old elm,
maple, or oak to begin with, are for
tunate, indeed. But the idea that
trees planted now of these species will
be comfort only to succeeding gen.
erations Is quite a mistake.
Most of the naples, and especially
the sugar and red naples are Of rapid
growth, and at few years at most
will give an abundance of shade.
Do not make the mistake of using
fruit or nut trees in the yard. Both
make litter at certain seasons, which
renders them a sort of nuisance en-
trely unnecessary. If you had no
room for an orchard 1t would be a
different matter. You want the yard
for solid comfort, and not as a crop
producer.
Because the city man uses the
horse chestnut for shade, do not follow
his example. He does it because this
tree is low growing and compact-just
the thing where there Is little room
either on the ground or In the air.
With your broad expanse a more as
piring species should be chosen Be-
sides the burs are a nuisance.
There is nothing better on the farm
admirably, and in every community
there are those well worth attention.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Iorqenson Elected Head

Green Bay.-During the annual
meeting of the board of directors Of
the Odd Fellows state home held here.
j. L. Jorgensen, Green Bay, was re-
elected president for the twentv-sec-
ond time. Other officers are: Vice
president, James A. Fathers. James
vile; secretary, Richard Hole, Milwau-
kee; treasurer, William George
TbTaits, Milwaukee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Boy of is is Foruer.

Wausau.-Jacob Turben of Mer-
rill was sentenced in Marathon
county circuit coz = ~ Judge A II.
Reid, to serve one year in the state
reformatory, after pleading guilty to
a forgery charge. He is sixteen years
old
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
COLLEGE, Library ENLARGED.

Beloit.-Work has been commenced
upon the $4,000 improvement to the
college library Steel stacks for the
accommodations of many thousands
of books are included in the added
eQuipment
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
To REGULATE Resort Saloons.

Kenosha-SaIoons at all summer re
sorts In Kenosha county are to be
forced to observe the same regula
lions as city saloons as to closing. Dis
trict Attorney A. L. Drury is now
drawing an ordinance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Fireman Is Injured,

/ Oconto.-William Taylor, fire.
man on the Gillett line, was seriously
injured when thrown from the boiler
where he was making adjustments.
Taylor's skull is fractured and his
face and shoulders seriously bruised.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Length of Polar Day.

The length Of a day at the poles Of
the earth, i. e., the time during which
a portion of the sun is continuously
visible, is about one half year plus
four days, or 1877 days. The additional
four days is added to the half year if
we count sunrise as the time at which
the upper edge or limb of the sun just
begins to be visible ON the horizon, and
sunset as the time at which the upper
edge is last visible; this additional
time being necessary on account of re-
fraction and the suns semi-diameter.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
German Pioneer Is Dead

New London.-William Carl Sander.
80 years old, died at the home of his
son, in the town of Waukechon. He
was born in Germany, Aug. L, 1925.
and came to America when 20 wears
old
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Teach Prisoners to Milk Cows.

Superior at Douglas
dairying in the hope that some of
them will follow it up when they
serve their terms
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Indian Poor Provider.

Green Bay-Joshua King, an Oneida
Indian, has been sentenced to two
years in Waupun for failure to provide
for his wife and children. King broke
his parole on the fourth of July.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
New Lumber Company ORGANIZED

Neenah.-Artfcles of Incorporation
for the Peoples Lumber and Fuel com.
pany of Neenah have been approved
by the secretary IF state. The capital
stock of the new concern is $4,000.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Old Man Is Sentenced.

Marinette.- Joseph Noel, aged 70
was sentenced to the state prison foi
one year after being found guilty OF
taking liberties with four girls
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
earaboo Iron Mine BUSY Place.

Baraboo.-The Calhoon Iron mine,
mile and half south of Baraboo, is
shipping between three and four hun
dred tons of iron ore a day to the
Mayville smelling works The ore
averages So per cent pure iron.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Nav Call Oshkosh Pastor

Wausau.-The Rev. D. J. Williams
of Oshkosh may be called to the pas
torate of the First Presbyterian
church here. The pulpit committee
has recommended he be appointed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
New Postmaster for Babcock.

Washington, D. C.-Postmasters
have been appointed as follows:
Babcock, Wood county, Miss Amanda
NJ CRUDE; vice n. R. Carr, removed:
Minong, Washburn county, Mrs. M.
Vivian Brown, vice Solomon H. Fay.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Entertains CHICAGO Poor.

Kenosha-Sister Margaret Clare,
mother superior of the Sisters of St.
Mary at Kemper hall, was host to
200 of the poorest of the poor chill
dren and their mothers from Chicago.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
BountifuI Crops Predicted.

Wausau.-The hay crop is be-
ing harvested in Marathon county.
The yield is much heavier than had
been predicted. Rye and barley
never were in better condition.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Woman Killed in Runaway.

La Valle.-Mrs. Fred Voltz of
La Vale received fatal injuries
while she and her husband were
driving home from Baraboo, where
they had been shopping The team
ran away
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Will instruct Deaf Children,

Beloit.-Beloit's deaf children not
receiving instructions at the State
School for the Deaf and Dumb at Del
avian will have special teacher in
this city.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Lamb as a Sacrifice.

Lamb as a Sacrifice.
In some Serbian districts every
master of household gives lamp 10
church one day each year = wax
taper is lighted and fastened 10 Tue
head of the animal, and it is taken
to the church door. The priest then
recites a prayer over the lamb, In
which he asks that the business or the
owner may prosper. At the conciu-
sion of the ceremony the animal is
killed, its flesh being roasted ana
eaten by the owners family, and the
skin is presented to the priest.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20
Nurse Goes to Kentucky

Neenah-Mrs Florence Lee, who
resigned her position as school nurse
in this city. will be supervisor of
nurses in Frankfort, KY.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-20

duced by the joint investigating
committee, to permit the governor
to remove the com missioner Sf
banking for cauSe