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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
GUILTY OF NUMBERING GIRL
Jury Convicts Kansas Farm Hand for
Staying School Teacher.

Syracuse, Kas.. June 5.-Archie
Sweet, a farm hand, was found guilty
of first degree murder for the killing
of Miss Nellie J. Byers, Grant Coun-
ty school teacher.
Under the verdict Sweet would be
sentenced to the penitentiary for life.
His attorneys gave notice of an appeal.
The body of the school teacher, who
was twenty-three years old. was found
in the weeds on a lonely road in Oc-
tober, 1912, near here. She had been
strangled to death Sweet surrender
ed after bloodhounds had been put on
his trail but maintained his innocence
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
Rapid Fire Adjustment.

The insurance agency Of Skinner &
Thauer are viewing with considerable
pride the rapidity with which they
settled a claim. The barn of William
Nickels, Berlin avenue, was recently
destroyed by fire, and just two weeks
after the Skinner & Thauer agency
had settled in full with Mr.. Nickels
for his loss.
Settlements of this nature are not
usual, and all parties to the transac-
ton are to be congratulated.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

When the fifteenth annual state con-
vention of Elks opened at Green Bay,
Monday, many delegates from
Watertown lodge No 666, will be
among the visitors.
The program committee has made
arrangements to entertain at least
5000 visitors who will be present dur
ing the three day session. They have
made arrangements to give trophies to
the lodges with the largest number
in the parade, for the lodge making
the best appearance in the parade, for
the lodge with twenty-five members
from the greatest distance and for the
winners of the base ball contest
The delegates from the Watertown
lodge are Max Melzer, F. P. McAdams,
J. w. Sproesser, E. ]. Carroll, Max
G. Kusel, A. n. Thauer, DR.. Ralph
Kaysen, William E. Brandt, and E. G.
Wolfram
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
Do YOU KNOW THAT

Rural sanitation is a health
protection to the city-dweller?
It's foolish to educate a boy
and then let him die OF typhoid
fever?
The U. S. Public Health
Service issues a free bulletin
on the summer care of infants?
Exercise in the garden is bet
ter than exercise in the gymna
stun?
Clean water, clean food, clean
houses make clean healthy
American citizens?
The State of California has re-
duced its typhoid death rate
20 per cent. in the past ten
years?
Rats are the most expen-
sive animals which man main
tains?
1t is estimated that the aver
age manure pile will breed
100000 flies per ton?
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
Death of Royal Gorge Builder.

Los Angeles, Cal, June 5.-Siiney
A. Butler, civil war veteran and the
engineer in charge of construction of
the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
line through the Grand Canyon. of the
Arkansas, which is better known as
the Royal Gorge, is dead at his home
here Mr.. Butler was sixty-nine years
old He was born in Milwaukee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

CIS ana O-SOat sunk.
London, June -5.-Great Britain Off
cially claimed the victory in the great
naval battle Of Jutland, fought last
Wednesday off the Skager Rack. The
admiralty issued an official statement,
saying the German losses in ships
were heavier than the British.
The statement follows:
Until the commander IN chief has
had time to consult with the officers
engaged and to write the full dis
patch, any attempt to give a detailed
history of the naval engagement
which began on the afternoon of the
3lst of May and ended on the morn
ing hours of the 1st of June, would
evidently be premature. But the re-
suits are quite plain.
Germans Took to Flight.
"The grand Geet came in touch
with the German high-seas' feet at
3:30 O'Clock on the afternoon of the
31st of May. The leading ships of the
two fleets carried on a vigorous fight
in which the battle cruisers. fast bat
an active part.
'"The losses were severe on both
sides, but when the main body of the
British fleet came in contact with the
German high-seas' fleet a very brief
period sufficed to compel the latter,
who had been severely punished, to
seek refuge in their protected waters.
This maneuver was rendered pos
sible by the low visibility and mist,
and although the grand feet now and
then was able to get into momentary
contact with their opponents, no con-
tinued action was possible.
They continued the pursuit until
the light wholly failed, while the
British destroyers were able to make
a successful attack on the enemy dur
ing the night.
Searched for Wrecks.
"Meanwhile Admiral Sir John Jel-
licoe, having driven the enemy to port,
returned to the main scene of action
and secured the sea in search of dis
abled vessels.
by noon of the next day, the first
of June, it became evident that moth
ing more could be done, and he re-
turned therefore to his bases, 400
miles away, re-fueled his fleet and on
the evening of June was again ready
TO put to sea.
"The British losses already have
been fully stated, and there is moth
ing to add to or subtract from the
latest account published, by the Ad-
miralty.
Enemy Losses Hard to Learn.
1.-The enemy losses are less easily
determined That the accounts they
have given the world are false is
certain. We cannot yet be sure of
the exact truth, but from such evi-
dence as has come to our knowledge
the Admiralty entertains 70 doubt that
the Germon losses were heavier than
those of the British, not merely rela-
lively to the strength of the two fleets,
but absolutely.
There seems to be the strongest
ground for supposing that included
in the German losses are two battle
ships, two dreadnaught battle cruis-
ers of the most powerful type, two
of the latest light cruisers, the Weis,
baden and Elbing, a light cruiser of
the Rostock type, the light cruiser
Frauenlob and at least nine destroy
ers and a submarine"
This makes total of eighteen yes
sells.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
American Officer Is Safe

Baltimore, Nd, June "a cable
gram was received here by relatives
of Lieutenant Commander Powers
Symington, United States naval at
tache in London, who was reported on
board a British battleship' sunk in the
North Sea, announcing he was safe
in London
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
Brand New Cooperative Plan.

Are you in the market for a Car?
If so, send in your name and address
quick. Will put you next to something
worth while Can save you money,
and give you a chance to make some
easy money If you are going to buy
a car, write me today. Address
H. B. care Leader"
Watertown, Wis.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
w. I'll. $. VS.. III. III. S.

Before an enormous crowd of spec
tators, possibly two dozen in all, Of
which at least eighteen were the fair
sex, the local High school team was
defeated by Horizon High by a score
of to at Washington park Satur
day afternoon.
Score by innings:
Horizon ------- 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 O-5
Watertown 2 0 0 0 %
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
HIGHLY APPRECIATIVE.
Alderman KOlln Expresses Thanks in
Name of Memorial Day Committee.

On behalf of. the council committee,
appointed to arrange the Memorial
day exercises, | wish to express the
appreciation of the committee for the
hearty cooperation and assistance
rendered by the owners of automo-
biles, which were so generously offer
ed and for the services of all others
who helped to make our observance of
the day an object lesson in patriotism.
CHARLES A KOHN,
Chairman of the Committee
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

Mrs. E. Hoffman and children, have
moved to WatertOwn from Pine Island,
Mimi. They are guests at the present
OF Rev. and Mrs F. W. Lemke
Hot weather goods at cold weather
prices. The Central Trading Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

Mrs. William Nc Carthney has re-
turned to her home in Chicago, after
visiting at the home of Mrs. F. Kress
in Milwaukee street.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06
bRITAIN CLAIMS
naval VICTORY
Admiralty Report Says Germans
Lost Eighteen Ships.
WERE CHASED BACK TO COVER

London Claims Eremys Losses Were
Heavier Than EngIand's, "Not Mere
~ Relatively, but AbsoIutely"-Says
z Bat, A alps, 6 Cruisers, Destroy.
ers and U-Boat Sunk.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-06

You can get brass and iron beds
cheap of The Central Trading Co
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
ANTI-PlNKHAM
MEN READY TO .
TAKE UP FIGHT
Blow at Governor Real Issue
Involved in Contest Over
Delegation 4

Hawaii's Democratic conYentioH
delegation. will get under way for st.
Louis On the Matsonia of May 81, Not
all of the regll:rly-elected delegates
viii go but proxies wiz be handed out
at st. Louis so that there will be six
regulars and SIX alternates when the
convention is ,lpened. "
Prospects appear TO be getting
brighter and brighter for real, old
fashioned Boprt On scrap involving
the Hawaii delegation The threat
made some time ago by the MeCand-
less focces that they would carry their
fight against Governor Pnkham to
the national convention and perhaps
get in resolution or platform plank
which will condemn his administra-
ton gives special point to the deter
mination of the McCaRdlessites that
no Pinkham man shall be seated in
St. Louis.
This determination was shown Sat
urday night when the territorial COM
mittee, controller by the McCandless
faction, reversed the decision Of the
Maui county committee in the Ray
mond case and ordered the seating Of
Morris Keohokaloe on the st. Louis
delegation. Raymond was the only
Pinkham man who claimed election as
one of the six regular delegates, and
the Maui county committee sustained
his claims but the territorial commit
tee threw them out
The committee has also virtually
thrown out the claim of w. p. Jarrett
Phkham man, to election as national
committeeman succeeding ]. H. VIII
son, McCandless man.
Hence, If the governor is to have
any friends On TIE Hawaii delegation
at st. Louis, RaymeHd and Jarrett
must make a vigorous fight against
the territorial committees action,
which, they declare here at home, was
grossly unfair.
The three Oahu members of the ST.
Louis regular delegation, l.. L. Nc
Candless, M. C. Pacheco and Jesse
Uluihi, will go to st. Louis, as will
Judge T. B. Stuart and Ioela Kiakahi,
two of the three Oahu alternates. The
third Oahu alternate, Richard H.
Trent, will not go. He said definitely
this morning that he viii not make
the trip.
Morris Keohokalols of Maui will go
to back his claim as the regular dele
gate from that island, but rumors are
that neither Ollie Shipman of Hawaii
nor J. s. Chandler of Kauai viii go
This viii give three regular uncon-
tested delegates, a6ne whose claim to
election as regular is contested. and
two alternates who areesure to attend,
and all of these are McCandless men.
National Committeeman Wilson win
also go, this makingS seven McCand-
less supporters who will be at Sc.
Louis. when, the convention opens on
June ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
MILITIA DANCES
ALWAYSORDERLl

Please emphasize the fact that our
dances are carried on In the most ord
erly way" said Sgt Bruce w. Shelton
today at the ar1nory, referring to the
benefit dance that is to be given to-
morrow night as part of the fund
raising campaign for the enlisted
mems club rooms.
The crowds we have are always
well behaved, and there is never the
slightest hint of povdyism The dane
es are always well chaperoned by Of
ficers of the guard and their wives
Special decorations in the way of
lanterns and flags will be in place to-
morrow night. As this is a costume
dance prizes win be offered again for
the best couples and individuals. Sgt.
Shelton offers one prize for the best
costumed couple, one for the most
comic and one for the best impersona-
ton of character Admission is 80
cents, ladies free,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
RAP At s.
CONDUCT OF c. v.
ASHFORD TAKEN
Brief Alleges He Was Chased"
In Trial of Peterson
for USury i.

A vigorous rap at the official con
duct of Circuit Judge G. w. Ashford
which, among other things, charges
him with very evident partisanship
and bias in favor of the prosecution,
Improper and illegal conduct" and
erroneous applications of the law,
is taken in a brief filed in supreme
court on May Is in the case of w. L.
Peterson, who recently was convicted
Of usury and sentenced to serve three
months in the city jail.
All allegations set forth in the brief
pertain, however, to the Peterson case,
which was tried in Judge Ashford's
court. Il Is alleged that the impro-
per and illegal conduct of the court
In the trial resulted in "prejudicial
error and a miscarriage of justice, I"
and that the defendant did not get
a fair and impartial trial Curry or
otherwise).
Deputy City Attorney Will Garden,
who prosecuted Peterson. also comes
in for a share of the criticism.
Though no fairness could be expect
ed from the gentleman prosecuting
the case" says the petition, fairness
was at least expected from the court. .
The petition continues:
What evidence, II any, was exhibit
ed to the Judge, and what converse
ton took place upon the issuance Of
the warrant, are necessarily matters
Of conjecture, but the viciousness of
a system becomes apparent which per
r1fts a Judge of circuit court to is
sue warrant and then take the i've
ly and partisan interest that he did in
this case"
1t is also alleged that the usury
statute was dead letter from its en-
actment to the time of the prosecution
Of the Peterson and other usury cases.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
'HILO' RYAN IS
COURT CLERK;
KEKlJMANOLEFT?

.[star-Bulletin Special BY Mutual wirsiess]
HILo, T. H.. May is.-T. ]. Ryan
is to be the new clerk of the circuit
court.
T. J. (@Hflo") Ryan is q veteran
Democrat, identified with the McCand-
less faction, a former resident of
Hilo. A few days ago it was reported
that Louis Kekumano, a Republican,
of Honolulu, had been chosen by Cir
cult Judge Quinn for the clerkship.
Today's despatch would indicate that a
Preserving Democrat" gets the plum.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
TRADING STACKS
in Volume TO
LESS Than HALF

From extreme activity to eompara-
tive inactivity was the transition of
the local stock market after the meet
ing of the directors Of the McBryde
company and the subsequent an
nouncement Of their dividend policy.
The action was not what had been
expected. A price for the stock had
been made at the daily session of the
stock exchange and purchasers were
not especially DESTROYS of acquiring
McBryde at such price. Consequently
fewer shares OF that stock changed
hands after the directors meeting.
In sympathy with McBFyde demand
for other stocks slackeRed and it was
quiet morning in the vicinity Of
Merchant street awaiting results OF
the days session.
There were some to be found yes
terday who saw wisdom in the action
of McBryde directors and pointed out
that by making other than dividend
payments they had materially
strengthened the company financially
and had been able to increase its as
sets above the amounts so disbursed.
On the other hand the dividend de-
elaration by Hawaiian Sugar gave gen
eral satisfaction. Its extra dividend Of
$1.20, six per cent, is the second spe-
eial this year and makes $1.70 extra
thus far as against special dividends
of 81 for the whole of last year.
At the session McBryde sold OF to
$1425, 0laa went OF an eighth and
Oahu made a still further advance
reaching 80. Between sessions small
lot of Haiku sold at 265.
A dividend announcement made BY
Hutchinson added further strength to
the market.
Total sales we're in excess of $500
shares.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
ALOHA film CO.
TO PHOTOGRAPH
ALLHAYS HERE
Arrangements Perfected Mean
That Permanent Studio viii
Be Located Here

The movement for the establishment
OF permanent moving picture pro
ducing company to be located at Ho-
nolulu, inaugurated in September last
by r. W. Single, Z. A. Berndt, L. A.
Thurston, A. PTaylor and Ed. Towse,
attained the focusal point yesterday
when Seth Moyle of New York City,
whose picture operations have run in
to the millions of dollars, submitted to
the Promotion Committee arrange
ments perfected by MIN whereby Ho-
nolulu is to be placed permanently on
the moving picture map.
Mr.. Moyle made bis first trip TO
the islands after a journey from his
New York headquarters solely In the
interest of the consummation Of this
deal. He returns to his Los Angeles
branch and then to New York on Tues
day next to clinch the final details.
Two cross-continent trips were requir-
ed during the past nine months to
effect the arrangement.
Mrs. Janowitz' Efforts.
This release is the result of the un-
firing efforts of Mrs. Janowitz, with
the Ad Club took up the matter on
her visit to Honolulu last September.
Encouraged by her Representations,
Messrs Single, Berndt and Taylor
journeyed to the Pacific coast and to
the Universal City studios at Los An
geles, the construction of which was
supervised by her brother, Isadore
Bernstein, one of the greatest direc-
tors in filmdom. Complete confirma-
ton from banking interests, picture
producers, etc., resulted.
Plan Meets Approval.
The plan as enthusiastically approx
ed by the originators and all approach
ed secures international presentation
through Pathe (the oldest and most
successful film releasing organization
in the world of a five-reel feature
film regularly each month to be pro-
duced on the islands by the Aloha
company.
Aside from the tremendous publicity
afforded Hawaii, the favored stock
holders consisting exclusively OF Ha-
waiian residents, will share In the
profits Of the enterprise. 1t is a well
known fact that as much as a million
dollars has been made on investments
Of from eighteen thousand to one hun
dred thousand dollars for one single
subject. and the Aloha plan embraces
twelve subjects!
These are 10 be worthy :artistically
Of the highest standard established
and sustained BY Rathe. Authors Of
fame such as Richard lie
Caffeine, Sir Gilbert Parker. Rupert
John Luther Long, Mrs. VII
SON Woodrow, Frederic Arnold Kun
mer, Larry Evans. James oppenheim,
George Gibbs. Irving Bacheller, Roy
Somerville and the like. all well known
through photo-play successes, will write
the scenarios whilst the company win
be composed of the best artists avail
able in the United States. SupeFin-
tendent Douglas of Pathe plans to &C
company the company to Honolulu to
the studio location
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19

An order for 100 double mounted
arrnored automobiles for the UHited
States army was received by the Lo
comobile Co of America.
Rear Admiral Samuel F. Couse, 81
retired, who was the second oldest liv'
ing graduate Of Harvard University,
died at his home in Cambridge, Mass
Herman Asendort, of Astoria, L. l.,
committed suicide by jumping from
the Queensborough Bridge, in full
view Of hundreds of pedestrians.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
NOVICE,
EVA PLANTATION COMPANY.


The stock books of Eva, Plantation
Company will be closed to transfer
Saturday, May 90, 1916, at IL o'clock
noon to Wednesday, May 81, 1916, in
elusive. ... - ......- f.. +. d..
.@ CHAS. H. ATHERTON,
Treasurer, Eva Plantation Company.
Honolulu, May 10, 1915. .-...:.
HONOLULU RAPID TRANSIT &
LAND COMPANY. -:
NOTICE. >..- i.
On account of the bad condition OF
the road the operation of the Kalihi
Valley notorious win be suspended
after today, until such time as the
road is repaired and made fit for
vehicle traffic ~.
BY Order of the Board of Directors.
C. G. BALLENTYNE, ~.
..,. -. -. ~. Manager.
Honolulu, May 10th, 1916.
6479-5t
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
GUARD AGAINST
NARCOTICS IS
Still STRONGER
New Ruling Requires Filing Of
inventories at Time of
Registration

Evidence that the federal govern
ment is closing down upon the sources
from which opium may be obtained
Is contained in an order recently re
oeived at the local Office OF the collec'
tor Of internal revenue and being sent
out In copies today. The order re
quires the filing of an inventory OF
all narcotic drugs and preparations by
persons applying for registration.
Annual registration of physicians
and hospitals, in fact all firms OF cor
porations that come under the Har-
rison narcotic law must be made for
the fiscal year by June 80. The in
yentory now required with the regis
tration does not have to follow any
special form, but must set forth clear
~ Just what and how many drugs
are on hand.
This viii probably put persons who
come under IL to q whole lot of trou-
ble," said Collector John F. Haley.
but Il gives the government an abso-
lutte check on narcotics in the terri
tory and tightens down on the sources
Of supply.
physicians in the mainland cities
have debated such a system previous
to the time II went into effect and
have agreed unanimously that it is q
good one"
Haley says that the. number OF reg
istTations for last year amounted to
276. Heretofore applicants merely had
to show that they were bona fde ply
sicians, no inventory being required
The letter sent out from the treasury
department under date Of May 2. 1916,
is as follows:
Orders Are stringent.
every person, frm or corporation
making application for registration I'M
der the provisions Of the act Of De-
cember IL, 1914, must at the time of
applying for such registration prepare
In duplicate an inventory Of all marco
tic drugs and preparations (other than
those specifically exempt under the
provisions of section 6 as defined in
treasury decision 2309) on hand at the
date Of application for registration,
Where, however, registered person
ct some fixed date annually takes a
stock inventory either at the close of
the business fiscal year or of the cal
endar year. such inventory IN dupli-
cate showing the quantity and names
OF narcotic drugs and preparations on
hand on the date next preceding the
date OF application for registration
mHy be filed In lieu of the annual
Inventory required a. the date OF reg
istration.
The original inventory must be-
kept on file by the maker with pre-
vious Inventories, and the duplicate
forwarded to the collector Of internal
revenue. No special form Of iryen-
tory is required. but it must clearly
set forth the name and quantity OF
each kind of narcotic drug, prepare
ton or remedy, and be verified BY
oath or affirmation executed in con-
formity with law Collectors will re-
fuse a registration number and spe-
cial tax stamp to an applicant who
fails to furnish annually at OF before
the date Of registration q duplicate
OF such inventory
wv. II. OSBORN,
commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
Approved:
BYRON r. NEWTON,
Acting Secretary of the
8+s 1sxAo ,s,rxr - -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
RIVAL FACTIONS
OF China LOCKED
INLONG BATTLE
Especial Gable to Liberty News.

Especial Cable to Liberty News.)
HONGKoNG, China, May Ere
publican troops and the armed forces
of Yuan Shih-Kai have. been fighting
for II hours inside the gates of Chang
Sha, the capital of Human province.
Meagef reports state that thousands
have been killed and wounded. but as
yet there has been no decisive vic
tory by either side.
Revolutionists have occupied Chin
chau and Yungsun, cities near the
capital, the latter position being
taken after hard fight. Chang Sha
is strongly entrenched and the revo-
lutionists lost many men in making
the entrance to the city.