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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
What is your opinion of this
Drummond suicide report? Do
you believe the man is dead-if
ne isn't, why the effort to create
the suicide impression? Is Drum
mond thief or a mailman?
tTO BE Continued
EXIST IN PRIMITIVE EASE
Pueblo Indians Live in Exactly the
Same Manner as Have Genera
tons of Ancestors.

Perhaps the most unique settlement
in the United States is the Pueblo In
dian village, located in Arizona, OBJ
serves the Christian Herald This vii
Iage comprises 1000 peaceable Indians,
whose sole and almost only aim in life
is to secure a livelihood as easily as
possible. This settlement is located in
the hottest section of the state. but
the excessive heat is not uncomfort-
able to these people, whose ancestors
have lived in that desert section for
unnumbered generations. Wastes of
burning sand stretch for miles and
miles on every side of this village.
A peculiar thing about this people Is
that they have two distinct villages.
The summer village is located upon the
floor of the valley, where the Pueblos
occupy themselves in agriculture The
produce they raise, over what they
need to eat during these hot months.
is stored away for winter USE There
are only q few places in that section
of the desert where water is obtain
able, and in these places the Pueblos
pursue their primitive agriculture.
Seasons come and seasons go, but as
each goes by it sees these people living
as they did during the preceding one.
Since the white man first knew of this
colony, which was back in the six
teenth century, the habits of this tribe
have not changed. They eat the same
kind of food, do the same sort of fancy
work and live just as did their ances-
tors. So far as is known to historians.
this is the oldest colony of any kind in
this country.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

Of German invention is machine
for grinding steel balls for bearings
that retains them within 1t until they
are perfectly formed and sized.
A cheap imitation of tinfoil is made
in Germany by coating paper with a
mixture of finely powdered metal and
resin and subjecting it to friction.
Brushes have been invented for pol
ishing either stoves or shoes that have
a reservoir, controlled by valve. to
feed polish to the briStleS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
CAN YOU SOLVE LOVES PUZZLE?

What is love-
respect and admiration spiritual qualities?
peence physical
certain woman-wh admiration
Do believe intelligent to
live
the confronting
Hugh Whitaker you remember given just
live surgeons. He discovered young
a he
marry child
Q the
years Australia prosperous
healthy girwife days
HI Law,
footlghts detective
mystery
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

glance quietly quizzical. "YOu don't
mean to claim your wife?'
ION the contrary, [ expect to offer
no defense to her action for divorce"
Grounds of desertion?"
II presume So"
Gust the same, keep it as quiet as
possible until the divorce is granted.
possibly continue to live thereafter"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

According to a Munich physician,
heat prostration is directly due to the
reduction of the high temperature of
the acids in the human system.
A Wisconsin inventor has patented
skis with pivoted foot pieces that send
wearer along over snow or ice as he
presses his toes down against the run
ners.
Experiments conducted by the Unit
ed States photographic Office indicate
that the depth to which an ocean wave
causes a disturbance of the water is
$50 times the waves height.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Friendship.
on Sleen WRn2

Doctor-Did you sleep we'll?
Patient-Not wink.
Doctor-That is too bad. Sleep is
our best friend and especially to the
sick.
Patient-It is a friend like all the
others who abandon you at the mo-
ment when one has most need of them.
Pickwick
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
The DESTROYING ANGEL
By Lou, Vance

ing runs like wildfire up and down
Broadway, day by day. A dozen times
he's been on the verge of ruin, yet
always he has had Sara Law TO rely
upon; always he's been able to fall
back upon that asset, sure that her
popularity would stave off bankruptcy.
And he's superstitious he believes she
is his mascot | don't accuse him-I
suspect him, knowing him to be ca
pable of many weird extravagances.
Furthermore, it's a fact that
Max was a fellOW-paSSenger with Billy
Hamilton when the latter disappeared
in midocean."
Ember paused and sat up, prepare
tory to rising. "All of which," he con-
Guided, explains why l have tres
passed upon your patience and your
privacy. 1t seemed only right that you
should get the straight, undistorted
story from an unprecedented onlooker.
May venture to add a word of ad-
vice?"
'By ali means"
"Have you told Max of your rela
tons with Sara Law?"
"No."
''Or anybody else?"
mo"
"Then keep the truth to yourself-at
least until this coil is Strengthened
out"
Ember got up. Good night" he
said pleasantly.
Whitaker took his hand, staring.
GOOD night" he echoed blankIy. But
I Say-why keep it quiet?"
Ember, turning to go, paused, his
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Absolute Proof.

81 see where it is the theory OF
noted expert that Noah was the first
great lighting engineer.
THE theory is susceptible OF proof.
II is indisputable that he was the first
man on record to use ark lights"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Feminine Charity.

Hazel-Blanche is perfect little
hypocrite, isn't she!
Aimee-Yes; but one wouldn't think
if from her innocent ways.
Hazel-Oh. they are Il good deal
like her compassionate put on.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Dear Me Yesl

We often bear a great tragedy or a
great sorrow more calmly than we do
the minor annoyances of life. Fleas
are more disconcerting t'',eA elephants.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

Miss Louise c. HOWley, one of the
passengers on the StephanO when that
steamship was sunk by German sub
marine off Nantucket. Though she lost
$4,000 in the disaster, she was of great
aid in the lifebOat, cheering up the
children and calming the women.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
TWENTY DEAD IN
MOVIE THEATF.R TRAGEDY

Norfolk, May 1l.-That twenty-six
or more colored people persisted in
the flames that destroyed the frame
building used as motion picture
theater at Wallaceton last night is the
estimate of those who have surveyed
the ruins this morning. All but ona
who lost their lives in the fire were
women and children. and ali that was
left of them were the charred bodies
that are unrecognizable.
In addition to the number known TO
have been burned to death. score
or more Of men. women and children
were seriously injured and are being
cared for in Portsmouth. Two women
and a boy are in Kings Daughters
Hospital in Portsmouth. and are not
expected to live. Others are in the
hospital OF the Norfolk County Jail
but. with the exception of James
Davis, the operator of the motion pic
ture machine which caused the fra,
the extent OF their injuries will not
be known for several days, 1t is said
that Davis will die.
Arrangements are being made, II Is
understood, for the burial OF all OF
the dead tomorrow afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
BILL AIMED AT CUT
RATE PEOPLE FAVORED

Members of. the board OF directors
of the Richmond Chamber of COM
merce, at meeting held late yes
terday afternoon, unanimously en-
dorsed the bill recently offered in Con-
gress by Congressman Stevens which
provides for manufacturers controll-
ing their products after they hsvc
been placed on the market.
Should the bin be successful in the
national legislature 1t will mean that
there will be only one price on staple
advertised products. The manufac-
turers will fix the price on the prod
ucts and retailers will not be per-
mitted to deviate therefrom.
This bill was discussed for some
length yesterday. The vote endors-
ing the bill was unanimous.
In view of efficient services rend-
cred while serving as chairman OF the
legislative committee of the Chamber
of Commerce, A, NJ Cannon was pre-
sented with a handsome silver pitcher
and waiter at the meeting yesterday.
George Cole Scott was elected a
member of the chamber at the meet
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12

Hotel, while arrangements have been
made at the Hotel Adelphia for tina
Richmond delegates.
Harold s. Bloomberg, counsel for
tho club. spoke Of the great work
tho organization had done. and he
took pleasure in introducing the
speaker Of the evening. At ths con-
clusion of Or. Freeman's speech the
officers for the year were elected.
After the new officers had been
elected. Mr. Bloomberg. in neat
speech Of q few words, presented the
retiring president handsome trav-
cling bag from the club.
MIR tayAeld was visibly affected
He said IL was great surprise. Then
he deplered the fact that while he
had been reciting his speech ali day
long, now he had forgotten it He
thanked the club from tho bottom
OF his heart.
n ~ elected officers thanked
the club for the honor. and nsked
the members to help to mako the
coming year q more successful one
even than the past.
A rising vote OF thanks was extend
ed to DR. Freeman, and the orchestra
was the recipient of thanks.
After newly elected President r..
r. King had invoked the help OF the
club, the meeting adjourned to meet
again next week at tho same place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
Steamer Hits Barge;
Crew Barely Escape

Newport News, Va, May 1.-THE
Merchants and Miners steamer
Berkshire, which left Newport News
last night at 1880 bound for Baltt-
more, collided with the barge Ivie. of
the New England Coal and Coke Com
panys fleet In Hampton Roads a short
while later and the steamer was run
aground on Hampton bar to prevent
her from sinking.
The barge with three hundred and
fifty tons OF coal. sank shortly after
the collision. The Berkshire has ten
feet OF water in her hold, big hole
having been torn in her side. There
were no casualties or injuries
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
S|ONA ALLEN HELPS
POLISH RELIEF FUND
From Cell In Penitentiary HiIlsville
Outlaw Gives SIS to Suerers
From European War.

Sdna Allen, Hillsville outlaw, from
his cell in the State penitentiary, has
forwarded to the Polish Victimes' Re-
lief Fund, in the Aeolian building
New York, the sum OF five dollars
to be used for Polish relief
The Rev. j. K. Jolliff, pastor OF
Laurel-street Methodist church. sent
-eeHtFt button for 5tdna Alien &c
the Polish Victims Rolef Fund. In
the following communications:
Gentlemen,-I am enclosing 20 you
IS from Mr. j.. Sidna Allen. at the
Virginia State Penitentiary. one of the
celebrated Allen prisoners in that In
stitution. No contribution which your
committee wiz receive will be more
noteworthy than this. which comes
from a man who is generally looked
upon as the hard-headed leader OF
what has been called the Notorious
Allen Clan OF Carroll County, Va"
This contribution testif1es most elo-
quently to his kindness of heart and
Christian spirit The money was
earned by him by ddoing extra work
above his daily task He sends II with
the hope that Il may aid in helping
to feed some OF Poland's starving peo-
pie.
Respectfully,
(Signed) J, K. JOLIIFF,
Pastor Iaurel-Street
Methodist Church,
125 S. Laurel St. Richmond, Va
Mr.. Jollifr in one of his visits to the
penitentsary told the story of the
Polish sufferers Sidna Allen heard
the story and at once requested the
minister to send to the fund a Ave
dollar contribution from him The
minister did so.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
MAYOR APPROVES nAIT
IMPORTANT MEASURES
school Board Authorised 70 Purchase
Automobile Truek-Pawnbrokers
May Deal In Pistols.

Mayor Ainslis yesterday approved !
number of ordinances and resolutio
adopted by City Council. all OF viii
now become laws The most importass
were:
A resolution authorizing the scht
board to purchase an auto truck 4
cost not more than $3.50.
Authorizing the auditor to pay
judgment of $281.73 against the cid
to l. d. Wingneld. whose mule WI
killed by falling into an-excavation.
To transfer $500 from the tranl
former fund of the school board to III,
water works expenses. This sum d
to be used in extending water mains 4
Front, Dill, Fourth and Fifth Ave-
nues. Highland Park.
Authorizing the Auditor to after
the annual convention OF the Nation
Association of Controllers. in Syracuse
NJ Y. May rs. The sum OF $ss 10 ap'
propriated for the purpose.
Authorizing the Mayor to accept
deed Of dedication from the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroa,
Company, whereby Monument Avsnu,
may be extended across the Belt Lin,
tracks.
Granting permission OF r. c. Scott 4
erect a stable at No. TOT North TWEEN
ty-ninth Street.
An ordinance giving pawnbrokers tn,
right to buy and sell pistols. This or
dinance was passed at request OF tn,
police department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
'COAGRtSSnEh FIGHT
OVER PICTURE elm
Nichols. Of seuth Carolina. Punches
LeA1bach. Of New Jersey-Dfs-
pute Over ~Birth Of Nat1on.S

Washington. May ia nst fight
between two members Of Congress over
the moving pictutes, Tho Birth tof a
Nation" furnished q subject for gen
eral congressional gossip today. Rep
resentative Lehlbach, Of New Jersey.
of a family of vigorous big men, and
Representative Nichols. Of South
Carolina. q fiery and husky Southern
gentleman. were tho principals In the
affair. Representative Nichols, accord
ing to the story told today. was at din
ner In a Capitol Hill hotel when the
New Jersey representative entered. The
two had been friends throughout the
present session Of Congress. They
occupy adjoining offices in the House
office building. and, as new members.
had been together a great deal. When
Representative Lehlbach entered the
dining room the Southerner invited him
to dine with him.
In the course of the meal, Represen-
tative Lehlbach took occasion to criti-
commended resolutions recently intro
duced in the House for the suppression
Of the film. and spoke at length on
his abolitionist ancestry. The South
ern representative objected and an al
tercation resulted. Representative
Nichols, who is built on the model Of
Jess Willard, concluded the argument
With two we'll directed blows. left
jab and a right upper cut. Before the
New Jersey member could recover and
return the attack walters and nearby
diners INTERVIEWED. The incident closed
with Representative Lehlbach hurried
" leaving the dining room. Mutual
apologies were exchanged today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
Hal B. Mosby
Wins Promotion

Hal Il. Mosby, who has been post
office inspector in this district for the
past three years. was yesterday pro-
noted by the department at Wash
inRton and has been assigned TO work
In the national capital.
His promotion came as reward
for the efficient manner in which he
has handled the affairs Of his de-
partment since he assumed his duties
here. He has met with much sue
cess as a postal inspector and has
succeeded in breaking up somo Of
the largest swindling schemes ever
operated through the United States
mails He has not only blocked the
schemes, but has run to bay and
caused the conviction of a large num-
Der Of swindlers.
Mr.. Mosby Is a native of Virginia
and is n nephew of Colonel John S.
Mosby. He has made many friends
in Richmond and II will be with re-
luctance that they will see him take
his departure for Washington
Inspector Mosbys successor will be
appointed within the next few days
by Chief Inspector John c. Koon.
whose headquarters are at Washing
ton. There has been no intimation
as to who the new inspector will be.
Mr.. Mosby will assume his new du-
ties in a few days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
AIExICANS ATTEMPT TO
BRICk-BAT u. S. GUARDS

FL Paso. Tex, May 11.--Riot!ng
started in Chihuahua, a small settle
ment within the city limits of Ell Paso
tonight at $50. when mob OF thirty
Mexicans attacked the provost guard
with bricks.
The guard consisted OF eight United
States soldiers. To defend themselves.
the soldiers were compelled to fire at
the mob. There were no fatalities.
When the incident was reported to
General Bell, at Fort Bliss. additional
troops were sent to the city and pa
troll was doubled.
Two troop trains. bringing approx
mately 1000 Mexican soldiers from
points south. reached Juarez tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
SALVATION ARMY TO
DEDICATE BUILDING

There will be formal dedication
OF the new Salvation Army headquar-
tiers, 100 North Seventh Street. be-
tween Franklin and Grace Streets,
Wednesday night next, at O'Clock.
The new army quarters were built
especially for the use of the Saliva
tionists in Richmond. The building
is two stories high. the floors being
laid out to meet the needs OF the
army here.
Dedication services will be simple.
but impressive. Officers from Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Virginia will
be present. Brigadier General Escott.
Of Baltimore. and Col. Hoitz, of Phil
adelphia, will be among those at
tending.
P. F. w Geedwts. cashier of the
Central National Bank and treasurer
of the army. will preside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12


ssnMmenf At har labor. Two Others
are under the sentence of death
asd Lies have beer dsported TO Eng
land to await trial
In opeAinS the debate Dillon referred
70 tbs execution OF Thomas Kent. de-
staring that II looked as though there
Wsre rowing commission to carry out
these horrible executions"
s7dr. Tenant admits there have been
fourteen executions" he continued. al
though the previous ngure was given
~ twelve
What are the people TO believe? Is
Il amy wonder that we view the mat
Ter with gravsst concern How are
L we 10 know that other executions have
B not taken place and the facts been
HtfhhAlA.
Horrible rumors are curren. in Dub
lin. and they are emhittering the pop
! u1atton''
Dillon declared that Premier Asauith
va kept In the dark regarding the
II true situation.
Il do not hold the military authori-
ties responsible for the execution OF
=. @. Sheeky Skerington. vet they
4 were 10 blame FOR he was shot on April
~. and they did not hesr Of II until
May 8. How could anyone blame the
psopie for believing that dozens o.
others have been shot secretly In bar
/ Sacks7"
ksferring again to the revolutionists
Il Dillon declared.
They made xcoa clean nght. no
matter how misguided they Were"
some one interrupted TO say that
6sspite the good nsht" they had made
thay were finally repelIed
"a 1es. retorted Dillon. but fl would
he good thing II your soldiers were
Ahle to put up as good fght The
4G)0h were three thousand against
sa4wenty thousand, and your men were
armed with machine guns and artit-
lsfy."
az 'fOut of the whole OF Ireland" Mr.
EsQ0lon continued. there are only four
ks0f ave counties where there was in
sQoFrection vet the whole country Ia
WN0er martial law and there ia abso-
E62G1oly no trace of civil AGREEMENT
All those who were loyal were tntimt-
49,. Men were arrested and threat
$500 with death. Some OF them were
Ueuaiiy placed against a wall in order
II ~ pArsuade them TO become inform
1Gr. Aaquith opened his reply by an
fer Babiin az ne rc1t II to be his
Au4y to go. HIS trip. he explained
Wonid not be made with the intention
04 oupsrseding the executive authority
IL ireland. Instead Il Was for the pur-
#pooe OF receiving first hand informa-
NJ Hon on the situation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
SIGNAL CORPS WILL
Be MADE STRONGER
Higher Classification Promised BY Ma
tional Government-Prepare TO
Get on War Footing.

Having demonstrated its ability to
do the work assigned to 1t. tho Rich
mond Signal Corps has been honored
by the War Department with a chance
for higher classification. Through
Adjutant- General w. w. Sale. the or
ganization has been ordered to re-
cruit to the enlisted minimum of n
radio company. after which 1t will be
inspected and given the new designa-
ton.
The change from its present strength
to that of the new classification Is not
serious one from the numerical
standpoint, but as the work will be
entirely different as g. whole, the COM
pany will have to work hard in the
next few weeks to meet the require
ments. Its greatest need Is that OF
operators qualified to work the WIRE
les equipment which will be sent here
in exchange for the wire equipme Mt
now In use. Local amateur wireless
operators have been invited to affiliate
with the company, and expert telegra-
piers are also in demand as they can
readily master the intricacies of wire
less.
The Richmond Signal Corps consists
at present of two wire and two wire
less sections with sixty-ntne enlisted
mon and three officers. The new type
creates six sections. with seventy-ivs
enlisted men and three officers. IT
also calls for eight more non-commis-
stoned officers, which will make the
majority OF the company above the
| rank of privates,
For War Footing.
Upon receipt of the orders to raise
tho type of the company. the mem
bers held an enthusiastic meeting and
tyr1r adj faI 1aII tpH "A 20 a n
put the company on a war footing, in
this respect going beyond what 1t
was asked to do. It is realized, how
ever. that tho present crisis calls upon
the company to be fully prepared for
any call that may be made upon It,
While radio operators are much in
demand, there Is room for young men
who are ambitious to take up other
work. Other forms of signalling can
be readily learned by those who are
not operators. and these men are as
the various functions of company
must be performed in addition to get
ting tho message through.
VIII BE Mounted.
The local company Is mounted one.
and at maneuvers this summer Will
go mounted. Just where the annual
! sncampment will be held has not been
| determined. Officers and four non
| commissioned officers will attend thu
camp of instruction at Mountain Park
| May 20 to June 3, inclusive.
Owing to the resignation Of Cap
tain Frank S, Splatt. First Lieutenant
| Earle Lutz Ia temporarily In command,
until tho election OF successor He
| 10 being assisted by First Lieutenant
| James F. Strother. Tho campaign 10
raise the company to it's new class
| looks bright.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-12
IN CONGRESS

#@ AOUsE-The House spent the dav
Aensfdering rural credits legislation.
4estinKs OF the House Naval Affairs
mmittee. which have been going on
IN day 10 frame the naval appro-
4Atton bill have ceased until next
NNfeday. when a vote Will be taken
INT the building program
s4 %ApresentAtive Green, OF Iowa, intro
uoed resolution asking for a con-
41ncs OF the European beliiRereuts
tnA United States. Argentina, Bra
n An1 Chile. TO be held al The Hague
. the Idea of restoring peace II
8np rsferred TO the Foreign Affairs
d nlittss
|axs oeATE-The Senate Democratic
4e1ng Committee decided To give
T. xoesvAtion the next place on the
Native calendar, the oil leasing
no displacement by appropriation.
aao conference reports. The
labor bill Will follow subject also
oplacement BY conferences reports
eopetafion bills and the ship pur-
- Aali- Senator Kenyon continued
9ltfbustsr against the rivers and
Dog1 bill. but after talking nearly
~ lays was forced to yield the
- Senator Sherman, Of Illinois
4o6Nnt OF physical exhaustion The
0eer II 10 said Will be beaten and
iii passed in few days The
10 oonfefees on the arm bill con-
~ ~ hold for the Federal volun.
s<lny and the 100000 standing