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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
HENRY GASSAWAY DAVIS DIES
Former Senator Expires Following
Attack of Grip.

Washington, Mar. 13.-Former
United States Senator Henry Gassa-
way Davis Of West Virginia, vice
presidential candidate on the Parker
Democratic ticket in 1904, died here
after brief illness. He was ninety
three years old.
Mr.. Davis was stricken with grip
about fortnight ago, while on a visit
to his daughter, Mrs. Stephen B. FL
kins, and on account of his advanced
tack. Interment will be at Elkins,
West Virginia, home of the former
senator
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
RRUMbAUGH HITS PENR0SE
Pennsylvania Governor Starts War to
Control State Politics.

Pittsburg, Mar. 13.-Governor Mar
tin G. Brumbaugh, Of Pennsylvan a,
has declared for the republican nom
ination for president as the frs step
in the long threatened war for control
of the republican party Of the state
between the governor and Senator
Bois Penrose. The Governor, meeting
a request of Henry G. Wasson, of
Pittsburg, Republican national c@nmit-
teeman from Pennsylvania, comes out
president on a platform Of republican
progressive amalgamatior, and for
pledging the states rs delegates to
the Chicago convention to reunion.
Governor Brumbaugh declares for
"an adequate protective tariff" policy
and preparedness for peace and
against war"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
NELSON RELIC LONG In PAWN
$4,000 Miniature Found on Taxi Driver.
Possession a Mystery.

London.-The London police are try
ing to trace the ownership Of superb
ly executed miniature of Lord Nelson
with plaitings Of Lady Iamilton's hair,
valued at more than $1,000, found on a
taxi chauffeur charged with being In
unlawful possession Of property sup
posed to have been stolen.
The Nelson relic had been In pawn
for So since September, 1912, and the
taxi man went to redeem 1t. 1t was
then discovered that 1t was worth q
large sum and that the hair in it was
that of Lady Hamilton. The taxi man
said it was given to his wife on her
marriage, but the police were not sat
isfed with the story and arrested him.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Sto skton Bates Is Dead.

Philadelphia, Mar. 13.-Stockton
Bates, known in all parts of America
and Great Britain for his Mason.
connections, died at his home, AZ
Devon street, Mount Airy. He was sec
retary of the Grand Royal Arch cha :
ter of Pennsylvania, and president of
the Masonic home.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
FAMOUS AVIATOR Is KILLED
w. c. Robinson, Holder of Continuous
Flight Record, Falls 1900 Feet.

Grim !, Ia, Mar. 13.-W. G. (Billy)
Robin i. one of the foremost of
American aviators, and head of the
Grinnell Aero school, was killed when
his biplane, in which he was trying
for an altitude record, plunged to the
ground from height of about $4,000
feet
Robinson was holder of the Ameri-
can record for sustained flight, which
he won a year ago, flying without a
stop from Des Moines to Chicago.
Over the latter city he became con-
fused owing to a heavy fog and final
ly landed several miles to the south,
near Hammond, Ind.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
GRkFTFROG SKINS ON WOMAN
Mrs. Sam Sport Is Covered With
Hides of 80 Jumpers.

Des Moines, Ia, Mar. 13-The skins
of thirty frogs-330 inches in all
were grated upon the body of Mrs.
Sam Sport Of Des Moines recently.
She was severely burned in a fire, the
burns covering nearly half of her
body.
None of her relatives lived here and
nobody volunteered to donate any
skin. DR.. Rodney Fagan, the surgeon,
seized a shipment of frogs for the
laboratory of Drake university.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
UTICA CITIZEN TO
Be GIVEN HONOR
City to Have Exclusive Holi-
day, Recurring Annually.
FOR GENEROUS BENEFACTOR
Projected and Settled Upon at Meet
ing of Citizens at Which Mayor Pre-
sides--WiI Be Known as Proctor
Day, and People Are Asked to Pay
Tribute.

Utica, n. Y.-Utica Is to have an
other holiday, one entirely and exclu-
sively its own, to be observed this year
and henceforth annually as long as the
city stands. 1t is to be known as Proc
tor day, in honor of q citizen, philan-
thropist and benefactor who has done so
much for the city-who has surrounded
it with parks and established many of
its charitable and public enterprises.
Added then, to the usual holidays of
the year. so far as Utica is concerned.
will be Proctor day, when the people
will cease from their labors and cele-
brate the day in fitting manner, look
ing forward to it from year to year as
an established occasion in the life of
the city.
All this was determined and settled
upon at a meeting of citizens held In
the common council chambers, the
mayor Of the city, Hon. James D.
Smith. presiding.
Mayor Smith gave his Endorsement of
the project, declaring that he was will
ing to serve in any capacity that would
be useful to the project. D. F. Howe,
secretary Of the chamber Of commerce,
was chosen secretary, and he also ex-
pressed his qualification over the fact
that a Proctor day had been inaugu-
rated
A general discussion followed. and
ways and means of organizing Proctor
day upon permanent basis were con-
Sidered. The opinion prevailed that n
permanent and self perpetuating body
should be formed for conducting the
celebration from year to year, with au-
thority to appoint committees to assist
as occasion might require.
1t is understood, although it was not
finally settled, that the celebration this
year should be held Saturday, July 8.
There was some discussion as to the
practicability of having the celebration
SO near to the Fourth of July, but tEis
was regarded as a matter which could
be determined after more considera-
ton.
The question Of financing the holiday
also came up for discussion, and the
opinion prevailed that the celebration
should not be of q character requiring
a heavy expense 1t was agreed that
there should be bands, speaking and d
few attractions in the parks, but that
the aim should be to make the occasion
as much Of home affair as possible,
where the people of the city could
come together in pleasant recreation
and amusement. AS a mode of raising
ne little money required 1t was sug
rested by Mr.. Maher, and the sugges-
ton was generally approved, that
small receptacles should be placed in
the stores and factories of the city,
into which the people might deposit
whatever amounts they choose to de-
fray the expenses. 1t was suggested
that the receptacles should bear the
following inscriptions:
PROCTOR DAY.
Saturday, July s, 1916.
EVERYBODY'S HOLIDAY!
When all -Uticans, old and Young, will
honor name that deserves our best.
Voluntary Contributions-From All the
People.
DOLLARSi Drop Your Coin Here and
DIMES! I Share in the Pleasures Of
he
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Head Wisconsin NormaIs.

Madison, Wis, Mar. 13.-Harvey
Schofeld, principal of the st. Paul
Central high school, was elected pres
ident Of the new state normal school
at Eau Claire. Asa NJ. Royce, head of
the teachers training department al
the Superior normal school, was nam
ed president of the Platteville normal
school.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Kills Panther After Fight.

Towanda. Pa. Joseph Camp, pro-
prietor of hotel at Powell, killed a
monster wild cat after a terrific battle.
during which the beast nearly killed
Camps dog. The wildcat weighed
nearly fifty pounds and was the largest
ever killed In this county.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
The World War a Year AGO
Today-March 13.

Germany announced series OF
victories over the Russians at
GrOdno and PrZasnysZ, in north
Poland. Russians In retreat fell
back to Grodno.
Allies reported repulse of Ger
man counterattacks at Neuve
Chappelle and claimed gain OF
eighteen miles front with depth
of 1.2OO to / 800 yards.
Germany reported the use Of a
new and Internal hand grenade
by the French in the Argonne
and also an explosive and incen
diary bullet.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Conductor Found Dead Near Track

White Hill, n j., Mar. 13.-Missed
from his train after it left the local
station at midnight William Gaskill
forty-nine years old, qpe of the best
known conductors on the Trenton di
vision of the Pennsylvania railroad
was found dead beside the tracks un-
der conditions that Coroner Samuel
Gaskill believes indicated that he met
with foul play.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Would Deport Criminals.

Washington, Mar 13.-Police Com
missioner Woods of New York urged
the house immigration committee to
broaden the pending immigration bill
to make easier the deportation of
alien criminals.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Laroe Riots in Porto Rico.

Washington, Mar 13.-President
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor has received cablegrams
from San Juan, Porto Rico, telling of
riots among the sugar workers there.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Artillery Off for Columbus.

Ell Paso, Mar. 13.-One battery OF
he Fourth field artillery, left for Coium
bus. N. NJ, cheering and singing pa
triotic songs. The battalion will be at
tached to the column entering Mexico
at Columbus.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Income Tax up s2o.ooo.ooo.

Washington, Mar. 13-This years
income tax collections will probably
reach 1000, 900, an increase of s20.-
OO0, 900 over last year, according tc
treasury information.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
LIGHT BRIGADE HERO DIES
Ilinoisan Is Believed Last Survivor Of
Famous British Regiment.

Joliet, H., Mar. 13.-William Ro-
berts, eighty-six years old, believed to
be the last Of the survivors of the
Twelfth Royal Lancers, the heroes
Light Brigade" died here of old age.
He was one of the noble six hun
dred," but missed the gallant charge
at the battle of Balaklava when sent
as a special courier to another divi-
sion.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
KAISER'S' FIFTH SON WEDS
Prince Joachim Is Married to Princess
Marie Augustine.

Amsterdam, Mar. 13.-The marriage
of Prince Joa chin, the fifth son of
Emperor William, and Princess Marie
Augustine, daughter of Prime Edward
of Anhalt, was celebrated in the royal
castle of Bellevue, according to a dis
patch from Berlin.
The marriage took place in the
presence of the German empress, the
Duke and Duchess of Anhalt, and
other relatives. Emperor William was
not present.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
URGE WILSON TO
ADVISE S0LOIo
Congress Thinks II Should Be
Consulted.
DOUBT AUTHORITY TO Invade
1t Is Reported Many Representatives
Hold President Can Not Enter Mex
leo If Country Resists Without Ap-
prova of LaWmakers-Carranza
Proposal Also Needs Approval.


Washington, Mar 13-President
Wilson is seriously considering the
advisability of calling out five regi-
ments Of National Guard cavalry to
go to the border to do patrol duty
there in place of the regular soldiers
who are being sent into Mexico in
calls On the NATIONAL Guard cavalry,
regiments from New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois all
regarded as crack" regiments will be
chosen for patrol duty at the begin
ming. In all likelihood infantry regi-
ments in Texas, New Mexico and Ari-
zona will be called on also. Each of
these states has a complete regiment
of infantry ready for service. Texas
in addition to the regiment OF in
fantry has three troops of cavalry it
can furnish. There are approximately
siXty-five men in each troop.
Washington, Mar. 13.-President
Wilson may be urged by congression-
al leaders to appear before congress
and explain his Mexican plans.
Several leaders have voiced the be-
lief the President should take con-
gress into his confidence. The growth
of this opinion was accepted as evi-
dence that apprehension is felt by
congressional leaders over the out
come of the Funston expedition into
Mexico to ''get Villa
Congress Aid Necessary.
Two reasons were advanced for the
belief the President should fully ad
wise congress as to his plans. First,
it was held that congress as the only
body authorized to declare war, would
have to act if the Mexican forces
joined in defense against the invading
army. In such, case, it is urged. the
President would have stronger sup
port in carrying out any move neces-
sary if he were to take congress into
his confidence in this preliminary
step.
Second, there are strong arguments
that the President has no authority,
without approval of the senate, to en-
ter into any reciprocal arrangement
by which the United States troops
may enter Mexico to pursue bandits,
and Mexican troops may enter the
United States similarly if necessity
arises.
Believed Treaty Needed.
Members of congress opposed to the
reciprocal arrangement, Or to any
deal with Carranza. took the position
that the President has no authority to
authorize an armed force of another
country to enter American territory
in order to pursue outlaws and Grim
inals, but that this must be arranged
by treaty process.
Think President Has Authority.
The tentative position Of the ad-
ministration is strongly against this
view The administration believes the
President has full authority to enter
into an arrangement by which Car
rama troops may follow a "hot trail"
into the United States where neces-
sary to pursue bandits.
The "hot trail" theory is the one
urged by the United States to sup
port it's plan for sending a punitive
expedition into Mexico to catch Villa
and the bandit horde that has been
terrorizing the American citizens on
the border.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Rail Head Dead.

Philadelphia, Mar3 13.-Theodore
Voorhees,. president of the Philadel-
phia and Reading railroad, died sud-
denly at his home in Elkins Park, a
suburb of this city.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Publish American Note.

Berlin. Mar. 13.-The German mem
orandum in regard to submarine war
fare which was delivered to the Amer
lean government last week has beep
published here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Former Governor Is Dead.

Charleston, w. Va, Mar. 13.--Wil-
liam Mercer Owen Dawson, aged
sixty-three, former governor of West
Virginia and member of the public
service commission, died here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
Joffre Presides Over War Council.

Paris, Mar. 13.-General Joffre, cor
mander in chief of the French armi.-,
presided over the council OF war I
the entente allies which reassembl- u
f the Preach army headquarters.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
8 Firen,en Hurt in Crash.

Memphis, Mar. 13.-Three fremen
were injured seriously when speed
ing motor truck eollided with hose
cart at a street intersection.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14
OFFER $1,000 VILLA REWARD
Towans Adopt Method Used to Rid
Land of Jesse James.

Humboldt, Ia, Mar. 13-Residents
Of Humboldt are raising a $4,000 re-
ward to be paid to the man who cap
lures or kills Francisco Villa
James Dean, storekeeper at
Columbus, N. NJ, killed IN the raid
Thursday, formerly lived here A num-
Der of business men and farmers have
donated 500 each to the reward fund.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14

Two Regiments at EI Paso Entrainng
Troops from All Parts of Country
Being Pushed Toward Mexico-Car-
rama Commander Refuses Troops
to Move Mormons PeriIed by Villa.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14

French Experts Declare Kaiser Has
Already Paid Price of 100000 Men
to Take Fortress-Paris Admits
Loss of Small Trench-Battle Not
Over.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
BAND GIVES SATISFACTION
Organization From Detroit Delighted
Alma People, Tuesday

The Salvation Army band of 40
pieces that took such a prominent part
IN the Fourth of July celebration last
Tuesday, delighting its hearers with
sacred. patriotic and popular selec-
tions, is one of the few band organiza-
tions in the country maintained
through the efforts of the members
alone. The band is composed of mem
bers of the Citadel corps of Detroit
and all their playing is free gratis, a
thing upon which too much can not
be said. The band came to this city
on its own expense Many of the
members were forced to give up their
daily salaries in some cases amount
ing to six dollars in order to come to
our city, and assist in making il a
great celebration The band was in
charge of Band Master Adjutant
keeler and Manager Adjutant James
Conlin. Mr.. Conlin has direct charge
ofihe Citedal corps in Detroit. The
committee and citizens wish to ex-
press their appreciation Of the work
OF the band.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
GRATIFYING REPORTS COME
FROM FARMING DISTRICTS
Although Rains Have Curtailed
Operations Big Results
Are Expected

Despite the unreasonable cold and
wet weather from every portion o.
the county come gratifying reports of
the progress of the crops This Sec
tior of The state, and for that matter
all the state, has hardly enjoyed over
three or four really hot days thus far
this sea son, and the nights have hcen
uniformity cocl.
A trip through the different town
ships, especially the southern half of
the county, verifies the statement
from the farmers. Wheat and oats in
some localities have never surprised
the farmers so much as during the
past few days. All hopes of even hav-
ing a respectable harvest were given
up two weeks ago unless a turn for
the better in weather conditions occur
red. Now the farmers are developing a
real sunny smile for they are satisfied
that change for the better has come.
The corn, although half drowned early
In season, is coming along nicely. The
hay crop promises to be immense. AS
during the season of 1915, the fire.
quent rains have caused rank growth
OF all grasses and only a period of
dry weather is necessary to bring
timothy and~clover to maturity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
DIRECTORS FIRST STATE
BANK SLICE MELON
Issue Eight Per Cent Semi An
nual Dividend to All
Stockholders

Pursuant to the annual custom the
First State Bank, following the en-
dorsement of the Board of Directors
at its meeting last week, issued a
seni-annual dividend of per cent to
the stockholders of the institution the
first of the week. The report sent TO
the stockholders shows the business
of the bank to be the biggest in its
history. In loans, deposits, savings
accounts and net earnings the report
shows a steady increase over the same
period of time last year. For the
half year ending July 1, 1916 the total
resources show and increase of $685.
968..50 over the first six months of
1915. In loans there was an advance
of $102,607.00 and the deposits, in
terest paid on deposits and net earn
ings have increased s163, 10000;
$221.74; s2,173.S2, respectively.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
CORRECTED STATEME ENT

feel in defense of myself and my
friends that denial of statements
made in last weeks Record should be
made and the true facts given.
In the first place while Mr.. BOYD
and myself lived in the same township
in Illinois, it is not true that we were
neighbors in the true sense of the
word; secondly, | was not instru-
mental in his moving TO Michigan in
any way.
Third, the great friendship that was
renewed here in Michigan was not on
my part, and feel that this trouble
would never have been if Mr.. BOYD
had not made so many neighborly calls
each week.
Ii further states that separated
from my wife in August 1915. The
fact is as most people know that Mrs.
Susdorf left me and took up residence
elsewhere.
In regard to the mystery being
cleared up in November, Mr.. Boyd
knows that ] spoke TO him August
3rd the same day my wife left me,
accusing him of stealing the affec
tons of my wife.
Another thing that needs retraction
in the statement that | was the one
that started negotiations for settle
ment, when the fact is the defense
made three different appeals before
j would consider same.
In regard to the case going 10
pieces and the so witnesses on behelf
of the defense If it was not so
serious it would be laughable to think
about any man getting 60 persons
not to watch him do something inn
proper.
do not have 10 make any denial
the cruel treatment toward
my wife as my friends know the kind
ly regard | had for her and the con-
iitions that exister in my home.
All statements herein made can be
proven by witnesses and court records
and | only make them because was
forced 90. and would rather bet the
matter drop and try to forget.
Adv. A. Susdorf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
G.. o. p. NEEDS FUNDS
Chairman Mangum Announces July
10th For Meeting

The date for the opening of per
manent headquarters for the Republi-
can State Central committee has been
set for July 10, and il is expected that
Detroit will be favorable to the com
mittee according to John ID. Mangum,
of Marquette, who IS chairman of the
committee. Mr.. Mangum said this
week that the committee are still fac
ing serious financial problem left
by former administrations.
Michigan Republicans are well
pleased with Mr. Hughes as presi-
dent" said Mr.. Mangum. "But there
are other problems to be looked after
and the Republicans must have the
strongest possible organization in
Michigan. The need for money for
legitimate needs will be strong when
the actual campaign begins"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
GUARANTORS MEET
Mrs. Ogle of Redpath Bureau Explains
Weeks Program

At meeting of the guarantors of
the chautauqua at the City hall Fri
day, Mrs. Ogle, representing the Red
path Chautauqua Bureau, under whose
direction this city is maintaining its
fourth summer chautauqua, thorough
ly explained and described the entire
program. Mrs. Ogle was sent ia the
southern states, when the chautauqua
commenced the season in April, TO
spend several weeks hearing the pro-
gram. In her opinion Mr.. Harrison,
manager of the bureau, has never
organized a more complete chautauqua
program and that no chautauqua
bureau will send out this season as
wonderful an array of talent as will
appear in this city the first week in
August.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
A PECULIAR COINCIDENCE

1t is very gratifying to the follow
ers of Colonel Roosevelt to see the
enthusiasm with which the Republi-
cans are receiving the announcement
of Mr.. Roosevelt to assist Mr.. Hughes
in the campaign for the. presidency.
They are all very anxious to have Mr..
Roosevelt lined up on the right side,
for many of them lost considerable
sleep during the past six weeks Won
dering what attitude the Colonel would
take. But now they come out and state
that the Republican party is coming
back into its own and we are going to
win. They wouldn't have Mr.. Roosevelt
considered for the presidency, but
they are positive of winning now he
is going to lend little assistance.
They can't but acknowledge that
Mr.. Roosevelt's ability is sometimes
beneficial. Even that hurts a lot of
them.