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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

sLn6 ciOSe OF business, HlaFCn 4, 1918:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ..... $29s, 374 .38
Overdrafts, unsecured. 536. so
u. 5. bonds to secure circu-
lation ........... 10000 90
Other bonds to secure Postal
Savings ............... 10000 90
Bonds, securities, etc.,. POI 500 100
Subscription to stock OF
Fedora Reserve
Bank $4,000
Less amount unpaid $4,000 10000
Banking house, 0,00000; fur
niture and fixtures, 10000 $4,000
Due from Federal besegye
Bank ... 8,224.2O
Due from approved reserve
agents in central reserve
cities $46, 767 %
Due from approved reserve ag-
ents in other cities 17,5577S Ga, ,325.01
Due from banks and bankers
lother than above) ...... 1878
fractional currency .226.27 226.27
Checks on banks in the same
city or wn as reporting
bank . 6,223. 50
Notes of other National banks 6,551 00
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz:
Specie ...... .s3o, ,679.45
Legal tender notes. I00o co 32,679.45
Redemption fund with u. S.
treasurer Is per cent. Of cir
culation) ......... 2,ooo. 90
Revenue stamps ............ 2s4 At
Total. -. .s7oo,666. .o5
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in ......s 5000. 60
Surplus fund $4,000 90
Undivided profits 15.559-22
Less current expenses. inter-
est and taxes paid .2.0l711 f27421f
Circulating notes ...,-....... 40,0e0 90
! Dividends unpaid 500
Individual deposits subject to
check k.... 156, 6,372.5l
Certificates Of dep0sif de in
less than 80 days. .40.529.2S
+ Certified checss.... 1900
I Postal savings deposits 5l9.45 197, 556 50
I Certificate of deposits due on
| or after 80 days. 312,06S.62
/ Deposits subject to 80 days or
/ more notice 3, ,294.02 315, 362. 81
Total. al.-.....-.---..... S700666 05
State of Wisconsin.
County of Jefferson,
/ w. F. Eoss, president of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true To the best OF nly
knowledge and belief.
i VI. f. Voss, President
! Subscribed and sworn to bef re me
this 10th day OF March, 1915.
Chas. 4. Skinner.
Notary Public.
Correet-Attest: FL. G. CRUDE,
Fred Miller,
4 Chas. A. Feisst,
/ Directors.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

The funeral of the late Mrs Dora E.
Wegemann, who departed from mortal
life Tuesday morning at her home in
this city, occurred Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the home to ST. Marks
church. She was a widow, her husband,
the late Albert E. Wegemann. having
passed away about three years ago. She
left to mourn her departure seven chill
dren and two sisters, who have the sym
pathy Of all in their great bereavement.
She was kind and loving mother, a
good neighbor and friend.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Report of the Condition

of the Wisconsin National Bank. at
Watertown, III the state of Wisconsin. at
sthe close of business, March 4, 1915:
I1rc.c,IrIocUc,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

Mrs. Dorothea Selig, eighty-on years
Of age. widow Of the late Christopher
Selig, passed away early Sunday morn
ing at the nome of her daughter, Mrs.
Nicholas Standtfeld, 672 Milford street.
Death was due to the iRfFmities Of old
age, Mrs. Selig having been feeble for
several years. The deceased WAS a ma
tive Of Germany and had lived in Water
town for more than forty years. For
many years. Mr.. Selig conducted a meat
market at PA North Second St Mrs.
Se1ig is survived by her daughter, four
grandchildren and four grest-grand-
children. The funeral took place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home Of her
daughter. interment being in the Oak
Hill cemetery.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

Another veteran of the civil war has
experienced the transitioa which NOR
tails call death and joined his comrades
on the other side of the boundary line
between-life and eternity. Mr.. Angus
tine Atkins, the departed, was native
Of Springfield. Mass. He served during
the civil war in CO. K, 21st Regiment
Wisconsin Volunteers and was 81 years
of age A large num5er of relatives are
left to mourn his departure. Funeral
services were held at the home Friday
afternoon and the remains taken to Mil
waukee for interment.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

We have it and you want it and can
get it cheap of The Central Trading Co.
A.iy.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
THE Ii

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
PETERSBURG
INDICATIONS POINT
TO PROSPEROUS YEAR
Petersburg Makes Notable Advance,
in Public and Private Way,
During 1914.
TO DISCUSS TAX REVISION
Meeting of Interested Persons VIII.
BE Held This Afternoon-Union
Watch-Night Service at Methodist
Church-Othcr News.

PETERSBURG, VA, january L.
Financially. industrially and education
ally Petersburg had prosperity tho
past year Its advance in public and
private improvements was notable.
and In this respect the promise Ia for
n great increase this year. Tho banks
will begin Tomorrow to pay out many
thousands Of dollars in dividends out
OF the earnings for the past quarter,
and corporations will add to tho divi-
dend fund. There were very few busi-
ness suspensions during the year, and
those reported were of very inconse-
quential character. Very little prop
erty was destroyed by fire. There
were many alarms of fire but In the
great number of Instances the losses
were trivial. The sale OF bright to-
bacco is one of the new and successful
Industries of the city. This Is the acc
ond season Of the bright tobacco mar
ket and the sales have exceeded all
nnticipations. The farmers OF the dark
tobacco section arc rapidly changing
TO the cultivation Of the bright grades
Marked Improvement has been mado
In the sanitary conditions of the city
under the work OF an active health de-
partment, and the order In the city
has been noticeably good. There have
been gracious revivals In the churches
and the people of Petersburg gave
their voice for the abolition OF the
liquor traffic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
NEW Y0RK'S UNEMPLOYED
IN FIGHT WITH POLICE
Encounter Follows Attempt to Hold
Parade When ObJectionnhIy-VV ordcd
tanners Arc Flung AlOft

NEW YORK, January New York's
unemployed began the new year with
an outdoor demonstration that ended
In n fight with policemen. who stopped
an attempt 10 hold II parade when OBJ
jcctionably -wordcd banners were lung
alott.
About 700 idle men and women gath
cred In Union square to listen to "a
discussion Of their welfare. The no
lice did not interrupt the meeting. hut
later ordered the dispersal of march :
crs who apparently intended to parade
to Harlem headquarters of the League
of the Unemployed" The Inscription
on one banner read Homeless Men,
Revolt" Another announced ITO Ii
With Charity"
This banner George Druer. twenty
two years old. cook. WAS told to haul
down.
The police said Druer obeyed reluc-
family Witnesses declared the police
dubbed Drucr. He was arrested,
charged with assault and dlsorderly
conduct. Men and women who attack
ed the police to liberate Druer were
driven off by reserves
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
PLEA MADE BY WHITMAN
FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LAW
In Inaugural Address Gives Warning
OF Morni llst?idencc Unless Spirit
OF I.aSyies sncsL tx Checked

ALBANY NJ Y. January 1--Warn-
ing OF moral Iccadcnce If the spirit OF
lawlcssness in all the American com
mun!tics COOS unchecked was a strik-
ing uttcrance In Governor Charles S.
Whitman's inaugural address to-day.
Increases of crime, he said. deserved
the thouGhrful attention of the Legis
laturc
Disregard OF law Impotence with
legal and moral restraints. CONTEMPT
Tor the judicial and executive ministers
OF Jnsiic" are phenomena observabl. In
all American communities and classes
he added
no material prosperity, no abound
ing wealth. no progress in sciences can
save as from ultimate decay II this
spirit Shall continue
The public opinion that ,olcrntes
!h"!cssntss whether II be The lynch
ing OF The negro. the murder OF IN.
obscure. or the violence attending
nearly all disputes between labor and
capital Will inevitably cneendcr "a.
tai malady unless The quickcned con
sciocncc u ,Jr american people shall
cali n hal,
There is but ono way OF meeting Tho
danger and that way is through tho
creation OF a dominan, ana pcrvadinr
pubic scnu'n"u; IT, support Of the On
forcement OF the law Where that son
tlmcnt Is wantiu. no devices OF tn,
law can max. uD for II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
N. & w. DROPS NUMBER
OF EMPLOYEES IN OFFICES
Rumorcd Retrenchmcnt Said to HIVE
Been brought About by Euro
pean Wnr.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
ROANOKE. VA, January 1.-NNhile
no official announcement has been
made by the Norfolk and Western
Railway ii is understood that in ac-
cordance with an order issued several
days ago, approximately 1875 employees
in the Offices. freight department. and
shop offices have been dropped. It is
further understood that solicitors In
the freight department at other points.
rs well rs members of clerical forces
In some OF the bigger Offices on the line
OF the Norfolk and Western have been
let out, numbering possibly seventy
five.
In view of the fact that no official
notice has been given concerning the
cut in the clerical force. nothing def
mite is known as to what extent the
retrenchment will go. 1t is said that
the rctrcnchmcnt is brought about by
decrease In traffic
The European war has affected the
coal traffic. The mines have numbers
OF orders, and the Norfolk and West
ern is prepared to haul the coal. but
until the shipping is rcadjusted and
ships call at Norfolk for coal. there Is
little hope for Improvement in condi-
lions.
The order disseminating the services
of the employees in the general offices,
II Is understood, was effective from to-
day.
The clerks have been dropped when
ever II is possible to dispense with
their services. Some Of the offices have
dropped one and two, while others have
cut out as many as nine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
SAYS SLAVERY EXISTS
IN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Dcnn e. Worcester Regnrds PcOnnce nm
the Greatest Practical Evil
There.

WASHINGTON, January Dean G..
Worcester. formerly member of the
Philippines Commission, told the Sem
nte Philippines Committee YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON that peonage was the great
est practical evil in the islands, and
that slavery still existed. He urged
the committee not to attempt to cradi-
cate polyRamy among the Moros by
force. but TO allow il 10 die out as the
result of friendly teaching.
Mr. Worcester pleaded with the com
mittce to save the Christian tribes
from determination by the F'iliDinos
which he said would be threatened il
local self government was granted, and
urged that the bill he amended by pro
viding for lieutenant governor for
the non Christian tribes to he appoint
cd BY the President. and TO have the
power Ia annul Legislation touching
these tribes
Statements regarding the strategical
Importance of the Philippines followed
Il remark by Chairman Hitchcock that
some persons advocated American
withdrawal from the islands without
regard to the interest of the Philip
pines in order to avoid the possibility
Of involving the United States in war.
Mr.. Worcester declared ii was idl,
10 deny that Japan could land an armed
force in the islands, and that il would
be impossible to prevent very long tn,
fall OF Manila. The gaining Of tn,
control OF the Bay OF Manila. how
ever. he urged. would he Il far dincren
matter. and so strongly fortified wa:
torrcgidor that this naval base SHOULD
be able To hold out Il year befocr be
inr taken.
we need n naval station in the Fai
East" continued Mr.. Worcester, mo
only 10 protect our shores. but To carr!
a war into land Of the enemy and re
qu!rc il to keep it's hcc: in its ow,
waters. Until we were swept off tn.
ocean. we must have station in tn
East
Concluding. he said IL the Eilipino
who are now afraid to utter their tru,
belief AS to independence should b,
face To face with the United States
withdrawing from the islands or re
| naming, the fate Of Belgium woul,
| influence them to implore this nation t,
remain"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
POLICE JUSTICE BROWN
HOLDS ON TO HIS OFFICE
II. }. Christian. Recently Elected to Po-
sitfon by Council, Refused When He
Formally Demands Hooks
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, January H.
After formally demanding the books
and records OF the office and being re E.
fused. T. j. Christian. who by virtue OF
his election as police justice by the
City Council. expected to assume the
duties OF that office this morning, al
though II liz still held by Justice j. D.
G. Brown, according to the Price bill.
passed at the last session OF the Leg
islaturc. made no further move In tho
unique fight to-day. Justice Brown.
who Is critically i'll with tuberculosis,
was unable to appear In court, but his
substitute. l.. S. Robinson, assembled the
bench az usual when court convened.
Later. Attorney Christian entered, and.
after friendly exchange of greetings,
counsel for Christian made n formal de-
mand for the office. This was refused
Christian and his lawyers left the room
and court proceeded as usual. much TO
the disappointment OF n large crowd as
semblcd to witness the outcome of the
dispute. 1t Is said that Christian will
take his fight to the Court Of Appeals.
and will contest the constitutionality OF
the Price bill. under which Justice
brown holds on to the office
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02

In "Quinney's" (DorRn). Horace An
neslcy Nnchell has taken for his hero
an eccentric owner OF an antique shop
In nm English provincial town. by
adroit methods. which are rs entertain
ing as they are ingenious. the author
vents what is apparently Krudge
against dealers In antiques. Accord
ing to the tale. the hero. who liz Il self
confident youth. completely cngrossed
In his business. becomes 80 alarmed at
the condition OF his wife that he takes
IL VOW that he will be honest in his
dealings He keeps his vow, and finds
that honesty pays. But when he goes
to London he comes to close relations
with his rivals in the same business,
and here the author has II joyful timo
In describing the methods Of the Lon
don dealers Years after. the hero Is
drawn into another bit OF dishonest
business. hut he sets il right at the
risk Of running his own trade. and. In
the end. lie enierges from his trial
unframed The book In altogether en-
tertaining. for the women In the story
are charming. and the hero himself is
an interesting and unusual character
In fiction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
SEEK EARLY ERECTION
or NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL
Handsome Structure in Use
Next Year.
DEATH OF J. ALoNzA NELSON
Southside Celebrates Quiet New
Year With General Holiday-Scv-
cinl Marriages Arc Announced.
Mule and Harness Stolen.

Southsidc citizens will appear Al the
next meeting OF the City Council TO
urge that the contract for the new
South Richmond School made by the
school Board hc ratified and the build
ing required TO he started as soon rs
possible. II is desired that the opera
tons be begun in tho early spring. In
order that tho building may I've ready
Tor use during the next term.
Professor l. T.. Smith, supcrintcn-
dent of Southsdc schools. said ycstcr-
day that the only thing that would
delay constructions would nc the fact
that all the property owners on Balm :
bridge street. between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth Streets, the site OF the
school have not been reimbursed
Nothing can be done until the claims
are paid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02

Miss Eva Moore became the wife Of
Charles Laffoon on Thursday night at
5 o'clock In the parsonage OF Decatur
street Methodist Church. The ceremony
was performed by the pastor, Re-?
George +. Green. The bride was at
tended by Miss Laffoon. while Emmett
leach acted as best man.
Miss Edna NJ Starkc and Robert q.
Booth. both of the Southsidc were
quietly married in Washington on We'd
ncsday.
The home of Mrs. Il. T.. jackson, OF
Midlothian, was the scene Of a quiet
but pretty wedding on Wednesday morn
Ing nj 1880 o'clock, when their daugh-
ter, Mary, became the bride of Henry
Jones. son OF Mrs. Preston Jones. OF
Midlothian. Miss Mildred jackson.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nrthan Jack
son. of Richmond. acted rs. ring bearer
The bride was gowned In olive green
crepe de chine, and wore picture hat
Following Northern wedding tour Mr.
ana Mrs. Jones Will RETURN about Janu-
nary II TO make their home at Mid
lothian.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
NOT REMOTEST CHANCE
OF WAR WITH ENGLAND
Former Senator Knox Declares VIII
sons Note OF Protest Implies No
HoHtilities Toward Tint Nation.

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.]
VALLEY FORGE. PA, January L.
There Is not tho remotest chance OF
war with England; that tho note OF
protest sent by President Wilson i'm
plies hostility toward that country is
tho sheerest nonsense" asserted former
Senator Knox, In an interview to-day.
Senator Knox had not read the full
text OF President Wilson'S notc. For
that reason many OF his statements
were general, rather than specific.
We have had 100 differences with
England In the last century that wore
far more serious than tho present one"
said the Senator. "All of them were
adjusted by proper diplomacy.
Il am In full sympathy with Presi-
dent Wilson's determination to reduce
to minimum the right Of England to
search our vessels. / don't understand
TINT he challenges that right. He de-
sires. j understand. that England shall
exercise it In way that Will least in
terfere with our commerce
'As to It's effect on American COM
merce. In all cases OF war, neutral ma
lions, whose vessels carry contraband
OF war. are subject to seizure and the
right OF search. That Is something,
however. that belligerents should eX-
ercise with due regard for the rights
OF the neutral nations"
What do YOU thing of President
Wilson's note of protest?"
II have not seen the text. ] only
have peruscd the general draft.
think ii Is an extremely proper thing
for him to do. ! am not much OF n
believer In the fad of critlcizlng gov
late John Hay In plain truths. Some
times the truth is harsh, but 1t is
nevertheless the truth. see nothing
in the phraseology of the protest to
which England could take offensc.
ut has got to be habit In this
substance OF government paper to
criticize it's style. see nothing in the
present note to warrant criticism and
cannot see how England can.
That the note implies hostility to-
ward England also is nonsense Pres
ident Wilson merely is trying to pro-
tect American commerce. If either
England or Germany is injured by his
stand. that is not his fault That il
accidental His duty Is to the Amer
lean people. AS to the outcome, I can
not see why there cannot be IN ,mica-
bic adjustment of differences.
What can the United States do
leaving war out of tho question--if
England refuses to- accede TO the de-
mands Of this country" was asked
That Is a question that will have
to be put up to the administration.
makes protest is based on interna-
tional law. II is not international law
after the protest. international law ia
in the protest. 1t is then q matter of
Judgment. do not believe the present
situation will reach that point"
Mr.. Knox said:
The standard as to what constitutes
contraband differs from time to time
What really is obligatory is indetermi-
nate. All nations try to make = list Of
Contraband goods but the complex
condition. OF war necessarily make a
change in that list. Wars do not hap
pen often. Things that would have
been contraband twenty or thirty years
ago are regarded as essential"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
Personal and Bricfs.

i.nh"rt Gillian. Sr.. who has been
clerk OF the courts In this city for
'wcmty five years, and who has made n
splendid record for efficiency and cour-
'"sy, XII retire from the office on the
"!st @! JanEhrN, 10 resume the practice
g! l.'" IL" VIII h" succeeded by Robert
O. BASS. - popular younG attorney. who
vas elected By the people last year.
Nh Il!liaIy - = candidate for the iosi-
ton OF state Commissioners Of HOSPITALS
!"E winch, tx reason OF his long and in
timatc association with the hospital
h"'rdS of the state. he ~ peculiarly
nttcd.
Miss lame cahauiss. daughter OF
Mayor and Mrs. Robert Cahaniss. gave
q delightful! entertainment to n mum
he" o; her Young friends Yesterday af-
i"rn"on at her homo on North Market
"''''i NJ occasion was charming
and enjoyable,
Fannie Thwca, wife OF George
i""rat' c"ior"d barber. slipped on
III" ice ana fen IN the ward OF her
home om Clinton street yesterday. and
sustained fracture Of her left ankle.
In" iron hrid;s" over the Appolnat
t"N, CONNECTING the cit. with poca :
A"ntas on I'll" Chesterfield side Inns
hr"h thought hy Norfolk firm for :,
nominal sum, and is TO be removed al
One. IN" foundations OF the bridge
W"'" :" weakened L. the freshct OF
""N"ra! years :po that IL was put out
~ service" and has since hacn closed
:" t:a'hc
within the pas, frw nights three
i"bh""' on" % inoucy ana another of a
iady clock In each case. IL Is
Thought. the front door had bc,n .cf,
unlocked.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02

With little noisy celebration, but
much good cheer, the Southside cele-
brated the beginning OF the New Year
yesterday. The city offices were closed
all day. while many OF the business
firms gave their employees n halliday
Of recreation. The usual holiday hours
were observed at Manchester postal
station, only one delivery and collcc-
ton o: mall being made.
AT the Elks' Home. on BainbridEc
Street, open house was kept for the
members, and many dropped in during
the day. Several parties were held for
the younger set. and there were re-
ccptioNs in many homes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02
WntcE-NiEht Service.

The union watch might service at
the Washington Street NJ. T.. Church
last night was of great interest Rep
rescntatlves Of all denominations were
present In such numbers as to crowd
the church until farewell was hidden
10 the old year ut midnight and greet
ing was given TO the new. Addresses
were delivered by pastors Of various
denominations. old familiar hymns
were sang and Joyous greetings were
exchanged. At midnigh, the chimes Of
st. Paurs Church rang out the old year
with Aud Lang Syne." and rang in
the new with joyous pcals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-02

The December report of the Peters
burg Health Department has not yet
been issued. but during the eleven
months ending November 80 the num-
Der OF deaths. including non-resdents,
reported in the city was 5i2, of which
POI were among the white and 34l
among the colored population. a largo
portion OF this mortality WAS among
infants
The number OF births registered with
the department during the same period
was 56a-Chitcs ESQ, colorcd 273