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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20
THE DEATH ROLL

Friday morning at 9 o'clock, the funer-
al of one of our best and most popular
citizens was held at ST. Henry's Catho-
lie church and his remains consigned to
their last resting place in the church
cemetery. Reference is made to Mr.
John KOehler who had been a resident
Of this city for many years and was re-
garded by all as man of honor and
be missed by a host of friends. Mr.
KOehler had been ailing for some time
but not he nor his family thought his
ailment serious until last Tuesday morn
ing when he was taken to St. Mary's
hospital where a few hours subsequent
ly he was operated on for appendicitis
and other complications existing, he
passed away in the evening, his depart
ure out of this mortal life causing much
sorrow and grief in the city
The deceased was born in Sandskron,
Germany, November II, 1849. He came
to this country in 1860, settling in Wa
tertown, which has been his home ever
since. On February II, 1873, he was
united in wedlock with Sophia Werner
who with seven Of the ten children born
to the union, survive him: John KOehler,
ManitOwoc; Joseph KOehler, Watertown:
Miss Julia KOehler, FeOsha; Misses Rose,
Sophia, Laura and Helen KOehler, Wa
tertown. One brother, Ignace Koehler,
Chicago, also survives.
The relatives have the sympathy of all
in their great bereavement for all real
ize that good man has departed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

FOR SALES. G. w. Leghorn and
Rhode island Red eggs, $1.00 for
fifteen. Prize winners Herbert
Gerbig, Waterloo, Wis, R. r. No 2.
35-3-adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20
GLOVE FACTORY
FOR WATERFOWL
S. C. Wheeler Opens Little Indus
try In Model Laundry Build
ing on Third Street.

S. C. Wheeler, until recently OF Fort
Atkinson, has become resident Of this
city for the purpose of engaging in the
manufacture of canvass gloves, brief
mention of which was made in the Lea
der two weeks ago. Mr.. Wheeler has
opened a modest little factory at 309
Third street, over the Model laundry and
began operations today with force of
OF eight people, be acting as cutter and
superintendent. Mr.. Wheeler is conf
dent of success in his venture and eX-
poets that his plant will grow and ex-
pand from time to time. 1t is the plan
to manufacture the plain canvass gloves
and later add the necessary equipment
for making gloves with leather palms
and finger tips. Mr.. Wheeler is an ex
ceilant gentleman and deserving of the
encouragement and co operation OF the
citizens of WatertOwn and vicinity. All
should make a special effort to talk and
boost the products of his plant. 1t is to
be hoped that the retail dealers of the
city will offer good home market and
local endorsement and try to push sales,
also that the trading public will insist
upon this class of goods of home manu-
facture. This should apply not only to
gloves, but to the output of all of the
Industries of WatertOwn and also with
the retail institutions of the city. The
populace Of the city should, iu the man
ner suggested, be unit in an effort to
make it Bigger and better Watertown.
There is bare probability that Wat
town may secure factory for the manu-
facture of baking powder. l.. Nj. Dixon
of Musc0da, Wis, was in the city last
Saturday looking the field over with
that end in view. The location of the
plant lies between Madison, Janesville,
Waukesha, Watertown and Fond du Lac.
Mr.. Dixon left for the latter city SatuE-
day evening, expecting to return to this
city some time during the present week.
The visitor for several years was pub
Usher of the Democrat, having recently
disposed of his real and personal prop
erty in that city. Prior to taking up
Journalism, MIR. Dixon was engaged in the
baking powder business. He expressed
himself as being very favorably i'm
pressed with Watertown on account Of
its central location and excellent ship
ping facilities
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

Children's co aster wagons very cheap
of The Central Trading CO.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

Tuesday morning. Mr.. Carl Wolff pas
sed out of this mortal dream at the fam
lily home, 512 North Montgomery street
after an illness of several months, suf-
fering from complication of diseases.
The deceased was born in Germany Oc-
tober 20, 1868, and came to this coun-
try in 1892 and was married to Freder-
icka Trapp, who with, several children
survive, Anna, Eta, Bertha, Martha,
Alma, Carl and William He was en-
ployed as driver by the Hartig Brewing
Co. for twenty years and was popular
with all who knew him and the family
have the sympathy of all in their great
bereavement The funeral took place
Sunday afternoon at 80 o'clock at the
Emmanuel Lutheran church and the in
terment was in the church cemetery.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

1t is with deep regret that we have to
make note of the departure out of
mortal life of Mr.. Ernst E. Jaeger. a
most excellent young man, who passed
away at the family home 821 Cady street
Tuesday afternoon after a lingering
illness suffering from lung trouble
The deceased was born in Watert0wn,
April 20, 1oCoo, and learned the printers
trade, being associated several years as
a member of the firm of Claus & Jaeger,
until compelled to retire, owing to i'll
health. The funeral took place Friday
afternoon to ST. Johns church where
services were held at o'clock. Mr..
Jaeger was we'll known among the local
printing fraternity and was a popular
young man, greatly esteemed in this
community, whose untimely death will
be learned with regret by large circle
of friends.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

Mr.. Ray Brown, a native of this city,
whose mother yet resides here, was
united in marriage on the 7th inst, at
Little Rock, Ark, and Mr.. and Mrs
Brown are now here at the home of his
mother, andson the 14th inst, Mr.. George
R. Brown and Miss Marguerite Henniger,
both of New York City, were united in
marriage. Mr.. George Brown was also
native of WatertOwn and remembered
by all Of the older residents. The local
friends of both Ray and George wish
them and their wives happiness and
prosperity.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

Many in the city were grieved Sun
day, to learn that Michael A. Began, a
former and popular resident of Water
town, had passed away the day previ-
Gus at his home in the city Of Efingham,
ILL.,, after an illness of about two years,
but his relatives and friends had no
idea that the end was SO near.
The deceased was born in the town
of Watertown February 10, 1861, and
after attending the common schools was
graduated from Sacred Heart college
and engaged in the grocery business.
He served as alderman for the Third
ward several terms and as city treasur-
er one term.
He was genial and companionable
man, quick witted and of kindly i'm
pulses, whose friends were legion He
is survived by his widow and four sons:
Louis, Gerald, Joseph and Jerome, who
have the sympathy of all in their great
bereavement
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

Mr.. Francis j. Torpy, aged thirty
years, former resident of this city,
passed out of this mortal dream Satur-
day at his home in Milwaukee. The de-
parted was most excellent young man
and highly respected by all who knew
him. The cause of his demise was
lung trouble contracted at a fire about
a year ago, he being a member of the
Milwaukee fire department and for the
past few months had been in a sani-
tarium receiving medical treatment.
The remains will reach here today and
be inferred in ST. Bernard's cemetery
where the other members of the family
who have departed are buried. The
mother, who is now alone, has the SYM
pathy of all friends and acquaintances
in her bereavement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

Miss Lena WetZel of Reeseyille, who
had many friends in this city and was
highly respected by all who knew her
pleasant manners, passed away on the
7th inst, at Beloit. following an opera
ton for appendicitis. She Is survived
by a father, three sisters and seven
brothers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

A pleasant surprise was rendered Mr..
Fred Maerzke at his home in North
Water street, Saturday evening, the
occasion being the 50th anniversary Of
his birth. Games and social chat were
among the amusements of the evening,
after which a luncheon was served of
which all heartily partoOk and all on de-
parting wished the host many happy
returns of the day.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20
Social DOings

Miss Elsie Schubert of Milwaukee, and
Fred j. MaerZke of Columbus, were
united in wedlOck in Milwaukee on
Monday, April IL. Mr.. Maerzke is son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Maerzke, North
Water street, this city. The young
couple Will reside in Columbus, where
Mr.. Maerzke is engaged in the plumbing
business.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-20

Henry Loukota, who, while mentally
deranged attempted to commit suicide
in the Zubke woods north of the city
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28
MEN WHO HAVE BEEN
THROUGH THE MILL.

"Thc lock business is so intricate and COM
plcated that we prefer to develop men who
have been through the mill and cannot waste
our time in teaching outsiders the rudiments,
which are long and difficult to master. The
conditions Of our company are peculiar. by
no means do they reflect general conditions
and are far removed from what you will ind
in the various professions where a college
training may be necessary For my own part
I have often wished that I had had a more
complete education.
Opportunity is greater in this country than
abroad, principally because there is little idea
of class and birth does not cut so much OF
figure with US as it does with the Europeans.
Caste, however, seems to be taking root here,
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28
~ ROM truckboy to president OF ono OF
II the largest lock concerns in the the v w0,ld re
Il that is the record of Walter c. Al

TIVE Briton has way Of seeing beyond his
nose. The may still be in its infancy,
but already he is speculating two great
possibilities that will stand out conspicuously in
the problems facing his army Of the future The
first of these is that Kitchener will set such a
pace Of efficiency Secretary Of War that poll
ticians VIII never grace that post again. The
second is that the army will offer career to
men OF the middle class.
In the case Of the first possibility, he already
knows there has been revolution in the man
agement Of the War Office. In the second posi-
bility, he already knows that nearly two thou
sand men Of the ranks have been given commits
sions, and If the casualties among officers (al-
ready nearing the 5000 mark continue it will
mean that before the end Of the even
greater number Of men of the middle class will
obtain commissions.
Military critics here have not been backward
in comparing tho work Of Kitchener with his
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28

predecessors, It is certain that yards Of red tape
have been swept away by Kitchener of Khar-
toum and numerous employees officially decapi-
tated 1t is heralded longer the sacred
shrine of inepttude.'
It's long way from the first Secretary Of War
Edward Walker, appointed in 1912 and present
at Naseby with Charles Ito Kitchener. There
were times Of efficiency in between but more
often corruption and inehiciency For many years
the civilian element cast eyes on the War Office,
and frequently won out. When Frederick. Duke
Of York, second son of George ILL., assumed con-
troll, early in the nineteenth century, there was
an interruption Of civilian tenancy
And it was from then until late in the reign
Of Queen Victoria that commissions pur-
chased. The middle class could cherish no asp;ra-
tions to an army career under these conditions.
The prices paid varied according to the arm Of
service in which a commission was sought. The
infantry was the cheapest Up to the present
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28

By installing oil burning apparatus in the ship
the government is getting the best of the fuel
situation on the Pacific Coast. The kind Of coal
which can be purchased in the ports of the North
west is so poor that it would hardly fetch 80
cent. ton here. There, however, being the only
grade available it is sold at from 81 to SO a ton.
OIL on the other hand, is to be had on that coast
for about 70 cents a barrel. 1t has the added ad-
vantage for Arctic work Of possessing about so
per cent more generative capacity, pound for
pound, and of occupying only about two-thirds
the space. This means that the steaming radius
of the same bulk of fuel is practically doubled
The name Of the vessel suggests the period when
she built Peary, after his experience in the
Arctic region in his first expedition of 1s9S-l902,
when his feet were frost-bitten and some Of his
toes had to be amputated, had gwen up the notion
of ever making another polar trip The ambition
could not be mastered, however. The Roosevelt
built for his next expedition with funds pro-
vded by friends and others interested in polar
exploration. She was the first ship built in the
United States for such work Unlike most craft
laid down for ice fighting, her model was beautiful
in outline. Usually such vessels are clumsy in
appearance, with heavy sterns. That of the ROose
welt is shaped like whale boat She is heavily
armored with wood and steel platng.
It was through the firm of Henry ]. Gielow, the
naval architect, that the government conducted
the search for suitable vessel for the Alaskan
work, the search resulting in the purchase of the
Roosevelt. According to Mr.. Gielow, there is
enough wood in the vessel TO make two Of her
size. Her sides contain ten inches of white oak.
This, in turn, is covered along the water line with
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28
SILENT KITCHENER WAR SECRETARY CUTS RED TAPE

Cardigan. typical of the officer holding his posi-
ton through rank and influence and the present
day officer, commanding because of merit and
suffering hardships with his men in the same
trenches in Flanders. While the men of Cardi-
gans brigade slept out in the bitter wintry nights
Of the Crimean War; badly clothed and fed
Cardigan lived on his private yacht anchored in
Balaklava harbor. When it grew rksOme on land
he would 90 aboard the vessel and remain there
for from twelve to eighteen hours, when If ne
was so inclined, he would return to his brigade.
To enable the man Of modest means to attain
a commission it would probably be necessary for
the government to stand some of the expenses OF
his equipment. 1t has been estimated that sub
atern must have private allowance of A. least
$500 to live in most regiments, and to be safe
from financial anxiety should have $1,000 The
outfit of a subatern costs not less than $1,000.
In India for instance, his pay is something like
500 month but in India his expenses are
heavier than at home, for he has to keep pony,
hire several servants and pay the rental Of half
bungalow. At home his pay has been about
$3.50 day, but his mess often costs him $50
month, and that is based economical living.
He must pay about $3.50 q month for a soldier
servant, $3.50 laundry bill, SO for upkeep OF
uniform. lie is expected to take part in athletics,
and, finally, he has his personal expenses The
War Office likewise deducts subscription toward
the mess of the regiment.
The military cliques will not entirely favor the
army as a national profession The middle class
man will not have an easy row to hoe, socially
speaking no matter what his prowess on the
field OF battle.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28

"HE ROOSEVELT, which gave Peary his op-
portunity TO reach the North Pole, is to be
white elephant no longer She is to be
used by the United States Bureau of Fisheries
for the purpose of making surveys in ltskan
waters and carrying supplies TO the FAR away posts
OF the public service. Thus she will be contrib
Uting to the expansion of Alaska: trade and to
the protection of the fisheries. Built TO aid Peary
il his efforts, when the goal attained. the
disposition of the vessel became of the serious
problems Of the Peary Arctic Club, which owned
the vessel For sentimental reasons it de-
sirable that the ship should be assured of proper
The club, its for existence having
disappeared not in position to take
Of the ship.
II a glad day for the secretary, Herbert L.
Brdgman, Of Brooklyn, when the late John Ar
buckle, collector of odd vessels and believer in
sentiment, passed over a check and took possess
sion of the Roosevelt. One of Mr.. Arbuckles hob
bes was that of raising sunken vessels thr, ugh
the of compressed ar. The Roosevelt was
impressed for this service, and became member
Of the fleet organized for this purpose. The his
torit ship lay at the Brooklyn piers of Arbuckle
Brothers until recently, when the Arbucke estate
sold it to the John W. Sullivan Company, Of East
Ninth Street Manhattan This company, which
has plant for equipping ships with machinery,
will reft the ship with an oil burning system for
the boilers and then turn it over to the Bureau
of Fisheries. The Roosevelt will reach her des-
tination by way Of the Parama Canal. Her duties
will include patrolling the waters about the
Prbylov Islands, where the government is en-
deavoring TO protect the surviving herds of seals
from extinction
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28
Man Who Carved His Way
from a Truck Boys Job TO
Presidency of Big Con-
Germ Chats Of His
Experience.

"You ask me II think that there are good
business opportunities to-day for young men
without pull and without capital. While L
may be BIASED, since my own experience has
been so fortunate, firmly believe that these
opportunities are greater than ever before
Not just at the present minute, of course Tor
the war has upset everything Wasn't 1t }.
p. Morgan who said that he was bull on the
United States2 The saying is a good one, and
in spite of all the knocking that we hear Amer
ica is pretty good place to live in, after all.
80 far as ! can see there is an opportunity
that Is practically unlimited for any ambitious
young man over here To-day there Is
tendency to do business on a greater scale
than ever before, and large business concerns
require more extensive and efficient organi-
zaton than was the case some fifty or even
twenty-five years ago. In the small concern
there is room at the top for a few, but not the
same chance for the large number of fellows
who must start at the bottom. man of real
ability need not be afraid of becoming lost in
a large concern. He will find there a wider
field in which to expand his energies. In the
small house, where the posts to be filled are
What am saying is based entirely upon
my own experience, however, ard it has nee
essarily been limited I was particularly
fortunate in being in company that believed
in encouraging young men and giving them
chance. Henry R. Towne was never afraid
to intrust an important job to man because
he was young. The result of this policy was
stimulating to such men were ready to take
advantage of any chance that came their way.
And practically all OF the officials of this COM
pany are young men and men who have
worked their way up from the bottom.
This policy of encouraging young men, of
showing that you can place confidence in
them, of letting them have shot at some
thing before they grow old, is good business,
in my opinion. And it certainly has been good
business for me. I do not believe that have
any greater ability than thousands of other
men who are in this country, and it was by
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28

" ROM truckboy to president Of ono OF
- the largest lock concerns In the world
III that is the record of Walter c. Al
len. And he is not yet forty. His
achievement would meet with the approval OF
Old Qorgon Graham in every possible re-
spect If there ever was self-made man
the president OF the Yale Towne Lock
Company would qualify as an example. He
applied for lob at the factory gates and
pushed a truck for two years before he found
the Office Job that gave him his first opportu-
nity for advancement. He left school at an
early age, and therefore did not have the ad-
vantaRes of a college education. Now he is
q member of the Society Of Mechanical Engi-
neers, and ono of the most popular men in
Stamford where he lives. His subordinates
say that his success has been won not only
by his technical ability, but by his quality OF
making and keeping friends.
Mr. Allen Is a stocky, broad-shouldered man,
who shows In everything he says and does the
energy that has won him his present position.
When a boy Of fourteen he persuaded his
parents to allow him TO leave school, because
he wished 70 earn some money, as other boys
Of his acquaintance were doing. The Yale &
Towne Manufacturing Company was the big
gest concern in Stamford. and he applied at
the gate for Job He got II, and has been
holding II down ever since.
THE NEW PRESIDENT CONFESSES
THAT HE IS HUMAN.
The young and hustling president Of con-
Germ that has been increased from capitaliza-
ton of $1,000 to SlOOOOOOO, under the hands
Of his predecessors, objected to being inter
viewed because he had little time at his dis
posal His time was fully occupied, and he
must make good in his new position, he de-
clared, saying that the idea Of such publicity
was distasteful TO him on general principles
Although" he added frankly, Il confess that
I am human, and if reading of my experience
will be instructive and helpful TO the young
men Of the country, as you say it will, shall
be glad to talk to you about II.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28
WALTER 6. ALLEN,
New President of Yale
& Towne Lock
Company

sponsible to Parliament. There five
main departments, presided over by the Chief Of
the Imperial General Staff, the Adjutant Gen
eral, Quartermaster General, Master General Of
Ordnance Civil Member and Finance Member.
Military writers have not failed to pronounce
the fact that the remarkable achievements of the
British troops during the present are largely
the result of the change in status and training
Of the officer and his relations with the rank and
file 1t is pointed out that in recent years merit
has accomplished what the power Of purchase
used TO do. The disappearance OF nepotism and
favoritsm has developed a class of army
officer. He shares in the work and hardships of
his men, and eats the food when the
battlefield.
And what difference this, to the shortcomings
of a system where a soft t-pated, wealthy young
blood" a slothful of fifty could buy the
command of regiment!
A shnng-and very costly-example CT the
part personal rivslries played In the execution Of
movements on the battlefield, when caste counted
for 80 much is furnished by the conduct of Lord
Cardigan during and after the charge Ct the
Heavy Brigade at Balaklava. He saw Scarlet
make his brilliant and successful stroke and
could have developed substantial success into a
pronounced victory by promptly secondng the
move of brother officer He remained adanant
because of a personal quarrel. Moved by the
same jealousies, he later on wilfully refused to
make clear his orders, and thereby sacrificed his
brigade in the useless but glorious manner that
will be known to all time.
No better illustration of the relations Of officers
and men can be shown than by comparing Lord
New-York tribune., 1915-03-28
PEARYs POLAR CRAFT, ROOSEVELT, I'm NEW ROLE

a skin of steel The prov, formed for lif'ins u
vessel upon the ice, is shod w.h o strip o' '''
The interior of the hull is braced with beans .
white oak. y by Il inches, ara rcin.oreea y.
diagonal beams Of the same kind o. wood -
engines, Of 1,COO-horsepower, are designed " 8.
respond in solidity with the hull. in order /" ...
stand the shocks to be expected when 'l'Al' =,
ice. In the stern is a well in which ta' p'0l,
can be housed when she is ly'i = " ... i..s.