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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
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Following is the text of the
Joint resolution declaring q state
Of war between the United
States and Germany, as adopt
ed by congress:
Whereas, The imperial Ger
man government has committed
repeated acts of war against
the government and the people
of the United States of Amer
lea; therefore be it
Resolved, by the senate and
house of representatives of the
United States of America, in
congress assembled, That the
state of war between the Unit
ed States and The imperial Ger
man government which has thus
been thrust upon the United
States is hereby formally de-
Glazed; and that the president
be and he is hereby, authorized
and directed to employ the en-
tire naval and military forces
OF the United States and the re-
sources of the government to
carry on war against the impe-
rial German government; and
to bring the conflict to a sue
cessful termination all of the
resources of the country are
hereby pledged by the congress
Of the United States.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
Ancient Buildings Uncovered.

While Quarrying for stone in the vi
entity of Tacumbu hill, near Asuncion.
Paraguay, to be used In the construc-
ton of the new penitentiary, the work
men discovered the ruins of old build
ings, among them several large, we'll
shaped building blocks, which, 1t is be-
tieved, date prior to the discovery of
America. Various utensils containing
well-preserved engravings were also
found, and have been placed in the Ma
tional museum In Asuncion. Doctor
Unsoldig, the only archaeologist resi-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
A Free Agent.

81 adopted the profession of hermit
ing entirely from choice" confessed
the outcast. as he sat In the doorway
of his lonesome cavern. You see, /
always was an extremely conscientious
gent. And finally l made up my mind
that it was never right under any cir
cumstance. no matter how it might
hurt the nearer, TO tell aught but the
litera, truth, so far as words would
do IT. Not many moons thereafter my
fellow citizens grabbed me and offered
me my choice OF being lynched or get
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
United States a Formidable Foe.

Washington, April 6.-Into the bal
Rnce against Germany the United
States throws a navy in strength and
efficiency among the foremost afloat /;
an army comparatively small but high
~ efficient, backed by a citizenry of
upward of 100000 capable of mill.
tary duty; industrial resources incom-
parably the greatest in the world, and
the moral force Of more than 100000
600 Americans awakened to their coun-
try's peril and united behind their
president with a patriotic fervor re-
incarDatng the spirit Of re.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

announcement in exceeding earnest.
1t is not trifie If America is added to
our long list of enemies. The German
people are confident Of victory and we
are confident that the American peo-
pie, either during the war or after the
war, will realize the falsity Of Presi-
dent Wilson's policies and that this I'M
holy conflict between America and US
cooperation in that noble community
Of peoples concerning which President
Wilson formerly used such beautiful
words"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
BERLIN TAGEBLATT is BITTER
Newspaper Voices Opinion That Pres
ident Wilson Deliberately Deceives
the American People.

Berlin. April 6.-The Tageblatt pro-
fesses TO believe that President Will
son has deceived the American people
and that they will In time realize 1t.
SIN opposition to those elements in
Germany" says this paper, who In
toxicate themselves and others with
large words, we take the American war
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

dent in Asuncion, is of the opinion
that these ruins are not only of pre-
Columbian origin, but date back to pre-
historic times, contemporaneous with
those of Tiahuanaco in Bolivia. Exca-
vations, which might produce some fur
Their evidence as to the real origin Of
these ruins, are being made.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

- "We, American citizens, resident or
sojourning in Great Britain, assembled
here at the call of the American society
in London, desire to place on record
our profound satisfaction with the IN
qualified approval Of the momentous
decision that has been taken by our
president and government in declaring
that state Of war exists between the
United States and Germany. In no
other way could the honor and dignity
Of our flag and country be maintained
and our national self-respect be pre-
served"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
WILSON IS UPHELD IN LONDON
Americans in British Metropolis In
dorse Action Taken in Contro-
Versy With Germany.

London, England, April Ga meet
ing Of Americans, resident or sojourn-
ing in London, was held to indorse the
action of President Wilson and con-
gress in declaring that state Of war
exists between the United States and
Germany. This resolution was adopt
ed:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
Welcomes Americas Entrance in War.

Ottawa, Ont-Entrance of the Unit
ed States into the war against Ger
many was characterized by Sir Ed
ward Morris, premier Of Newfound-
land, as 'the most momentous act that
has occurred since Germany pro
claimed war;" according to a dispatch
from London, received by the agency
here of the Reuter- Telegram company.
mot only is it important as regards
the war, but in It's future effect in the
participation Of the United States in
the permanent peace of the world" he
declared
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

ting out of their sight and hearing for
ever. Naturally, having several other
theories with which 1 wished to expert
ment further, 1 selected absquatula-
ton, and lit out as the crow fiies."-
Kansas City Star.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
Just as DANGEROUS as Ever

'I see q French doctor asserts that
there is positively no danger in kiss
ing"
1.-The deuce there iSn'tl Just let him
kiss the wrong woman and he'll find
out"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
New Artistic Lamp Shades.

Artistic lamp shades have been In
vented by q woman, who chemically
treats the lining Of calves stomachs to
produce translucent leather.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
South African Paint Factory.

Earth pigments and ochres have
keen discovered near the Cape of Good
Hope and South Africa's first paint
factory has been opened.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
Sore
Eyes

Druggists or by mail soc per Bottle. Murine
Eye SaIve in Tubes Csc. For Look oil the Eye
FREE ask Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
Grdnulafed EyeIids,

Eyes infiamed by expo
sure to Sun, Dust and Wind
quickly relieved by Murine
EyeRemedy. No Smarting,
just Eye Comfort At
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
Che DmRead CO
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"My Four Years in Germany"

my Four Years in Germany"
by Ambassador Gerard, $500
and This is as thrilling as any novel.
and big story of big American whose
great good sense and fr1nness for the
~ right did much to thwart the ambi
lions of Germany-and preserve the
honour of America.
Materials always dependable.
All Wool Storm Serge 4S inches wide, brown, gray,
African, myrtle and Burgundy, $l.O0 yard
Storm Serge 80 inches wide, in five shades of navy,
$1.50 yard
ALI Wool Diagonal Cloth, 4s inches wide old blue,
reseda, navy, dark and light brown, $125 a yard
All Wool Cloakings, 81 inches wide,
$500 and $3.50 yard
Check and Plaid Cloalngs so to "a inches wide,
$3.50, $2.75, $285 and s3.5oa yard
Heavy Velour Checks and plain Velours, 81 inches
wide, green, navy brown, and Burgundy,
$3.50 a yard
Colored Broadcoths so to 81 inches wide, all wanted
shades, navy, old rose, myrtle, light and dark
navy light and dark grays, brown, plum and
taupe, $500 to $3.50 yard
A1ann
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
THE RIGHT VIEW.

* OVERNOR WHITMAN does wisely to exclude the Hohen-
NT zolern issue from the New mayoralty contest
All of those candidates good Americans according
understanding Of the term Any of them would fight for
first
Mr. Hlquit is furthest away from the doctrine which
America at the moment needs His views will
siderng at later time when terms of being
ranged.
The country has objection peace advocates 1t
them But advocates who advocate the middle
of not in favor the antthess peace
One who starts from New York San Francisco Pull
will not be much impressed with the arguments
who asserts the advantage walking Walking good
exercise but attempt to walk San Francisco would
poor practice
Peace is what above all things desire. They desire
much they willing to fight to get it. While the nation
fighting for everybody ought to think of winning the
fight Mr. Hiqut is who speaks for proper thing in
he wrong place and at the wrong time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
LIMITS OF EMBARGO.

HOSE who advocate suspending shipments of coal des
tined for public corporations operated by Ger
citizens South American states do not give, it would
at this distance advice The South Anrican repub
lies ell Of them disposed to favor the plans and the attitude
Az this country Theos powerful of them severed dpo
rihtic relations with Germany.
The Of internal transportation in countries,
when owned by Germans convenience to the people
~ deprive South America of local transport cutting off
would surely create eeng and raise sentiments adverse
cooperative effort. e
Suppose that Great Britain could stop cripple the opera
Hons of the trolley lines in Bridgeport by shutting off
Would not this act create feeling Of irritation against Great
Britain? This could not happen. America controls its
coal supply and Great Britain would shut the
ply IL 1t had the power But the illustration brings the
would exist in South America if shipments
by the United States merely because
trolley service of railroad German citizens
Farmer quite certain that such limitation
part Of the embargo.
The embargo will extend only to what be
likely to be used, to give aid to the Central powers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
Che DmRead CO

all the people represents POLITICAL religious
element Its officers and its prvates drawn from every
rank and grade of life.
At first the violent change necessary to the raising
great will be inconvenience. People will
of discomfort This cannot be helped goes
the toll Of life is taken by the enemy the spirit
the fight gets itself realized to the counry all this changed
motion for those knows, and each victory the
nations soldiers.
The spirit of standing by deeply planted
in the human Every wishes his child
the prize but if his child not take he
his school, for his community for his state
In the great crowds that watched bulletin boards telling
Of the results of the world SERIES few those
hope that the team nearest their locality might
hopes of Bridgeport set the Giants Human nature
must profoundly change before it could be otherwise
So it is with the game the greatest of all efforts
by The nation thrills for its own
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.

HE important matter this Congressional election that
the President shall receive support to enable him to
Cry through h policies in the House. 1t would be injurious
81 unity if the result were otherwise.
The candidates for Congress the Democratic and Repub
lean Numerically opposed in habit and belief upon
nearly pressing public question Lynn w Wilson, the
Democratic candidate tried for ten prevent the oong
Of the New Haven Railroad and the consequent injury to stock
holders of the to the public Schuyler Merritt during
d this PERIOD that of Connecticut nancers
who acquescen and sympathetic toward this most
disastrous handling of England transportation system
Mr. Wilson has devoted himself for years to the
study of public questions and has been able to forsee with
siderable accuracy the great changes that have recently
ken place. that taking place. socially and econom-
N&y, under the irrstib1e pressure of necessity.
al At time when the Democratic candidate perceived that
me eghho day necessity for the settlement of the
problem Republican candidate, of the opinion
that hours of leisure they would not
know what to do with it.
1t is perhaps in their respective attitudes toward higher
eucaon that the Republican and the Democratic candidates
most profoundly in disagreement Mr. Merritt is mem
Of the board of education but he believes that the ed
ation of poor stop at the grammar
school He would have education public charge after the
Eighth grade
Mr. Wilson, other hand, thinks it necessary to the
ey of modern state that the higher education shall be
extended made at practical and elecive
respect the Americanis of the candidates, there
Republican candidate is thoroughly American
sd Democratic candidate The difference between them
merely difference Of opinion regarding what is best to do
The six cent fare is pressing question This fare was
pcptated by the action of Federal trustees The Democratic
candidate believes that the increase uwarraned He would
1.-the power conferred upon him. demand Of the Federal
fovernment the remedy Mr. Merritt is closely
6cated with gentlemen defenders of the
effort at remedy is to be expected at his hands
@ 1t will be Interesting election, and which should
command the attention Of every thoughtful citizen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
NOT A HERO.
E!IEI::sggK r. +

ATAYOR mitchell has his strong points and his weak
III In ways he excellent administrator. He did
some good work and work His administration
was beset with scandals of which would defeat Demo-
cratic administration These scandals mostly concerned
engagements by which of wealth obtained the public
vues that the public should have retained
bY which the Riverside Drive railroads
by which property held at option for low
very high price to the city, and other matters of this
among the difficulties referred to.
Mayor Mitchels pretensions reformer further
injured by the wholesale corruption OF the Republican p
mAries in which he sought a Republican nomination.
S These frauds, by which counted out, and
another counted in widely spread vigorously and
deliberately carried out and most injurious to the public
Mayor Mitchell has neither denounced these frauds in suf
en terms been very active in securing the punishment
OF those who guilty.
Taking him ell in all Mitchell is average mayor Of New
York but he is hero and not bit better than the other
erage politicians who opposing him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16

The time has come to consider whether one is to
have gowns instead of old. Wool Dress Goods is
nightly in favor and many beautiful wool fabrics
shown But they expensive?'' The
to that to everything else cit she war; and wool
is scarce And it will be still scarcer and should
anticipate little The Read Dress Goods Section is
admirably stocked. The greater portion of the fine
dependable qualities bought before the last adj
vance therefore for many listed here is asked
than last season.
Colored Serges ~ inches WIDE African brown myrtle,
navy, plum, wistaria, Burgundy and Belgian blue.
$150 yard
Crepe Poplins, ~ inches WIDE plum Burgundy gray,
navy and myrtle, $1.50 yard
Egyptian Crepes 49 inches wide, plum, Burgundy,
navy, African brown, myrtle and taupe,
$500 a yard
Colored Wool Poplins, ~ inches wide navy, MYRTLE
brown, old blue, taupe, gray and Burgundy /.
$1.65 a yard
AL Wool Jersey Cloth 81 inches WIDE sand color, old
rose, old blue, plum and taupe, $3.50 a yard
Colored Poplins silk and WOOL 40 inches wide brown
navy, myrtle, African brown, Burgundy, taupe,
old blue and plum, $1.50 and $500 ayard
All Wool Checks and Plaids 4S inches WIDE for skirts
and SUITS dark and light effects,
s1ee to $3.50 yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
Confortables

Comfortables covered in silk null, new fall designs
very dainty colorings pink, blue, yellow and Law
ender, $525 each
Comfortables covered with fine grade slkolne, filed
with soft cotton, double bed sizes,
$780, $500, $3.75 up to $3.50
ComfortIes coverings Of skoline, nainsook and all
silk, wool filed, $780, $780, $l40o to $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16

A Woman's Tailored
Suit marks her taste for
being well dressed.
It is more important
than evening clothes or
any furbelows.
The material = the
tailoring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16

DIR. Harry A. Garfield, fuel admin
to Michigan to tide over consumers in
that state until shipments to the
Northwest are going steadily again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
WHEN WAR BEGINS.

HEN begins is necessary to have unity. In fact
wv will, give it time enough, produce unity among
e1ements Of the dissimilar sort
hisisespecaly true when Is fought by army
universal army drawn ranks
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16

'Let us arm the strength Of the nation
and be ready to do with promptitude and
effect whatever a regard to justice and
our future security may require
THOMAS JEFFERSON
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
Sheffield and other Plated Silver

0ICII IcIU cII0 OttICI IdtCU JIIVSI
Casseroles pyrex insets, $500 and $3.50 each
Pie Dishes Guernsey sets, $3.50
Fern Dishes, copper Innings, $3.50
Cracker Trays, $500
Bud Vases, IS cts. S100 and $1.25
Lemon Dishes glass Innings silver plated fork s125 set
Sardine Sets with fork, S175
Sugar Trays 500
Bon Bon Dishes, $f.00 and S1.25
Casters, 2 bottles, 95 cts set
bottles $125 sci
Coasters, glass with plated rims, 40 cts. each
Candle Sticks, so and IS cts. each
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16

Shots were exchanged at a station
on the Southern railway. in Argen-
tina, between marines and strikers,
who tried to detain a supply train.
One man was killed and eight wound
ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16

Candy Section
Halloween Favors in
variety.
Special Packages Of
fine chocolates, ready to
mail, 65 cts
Marshmallows, with
butterscotch C arame Ell
coating, 45 cts a B.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
"VVear~ever' Aluminium Ware

Double Boilers, three in one very useful article
qt size. Regular price $3.50 Special at 198
Roasters double style with separate rack inside, may
be used for various purposes other than roasting.
Regular price $500 Special at s.. 35
Basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16

Officials of state organisations of the
United Mine Workers of America vot-
ed to call a strike affecting all minas
in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas
and Arkansas, beginning Friday MORN
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-16
Books of Interest
about the war

Books of Interest
about the war
Garry On" Letters IN wartime,
by Conningsby Dawson, $1.00
con the edge of the War Zone"
by Mildred Aldrich, 1.25
"The Student in Arms"
by Donald Hapkey, $1.50
"The First Hundred Thousand"
by Ian Hay, $1.5O
The Irish standard., 1917-10-27

of the election campaign here. The
Sim Feiners during the election kept
perfect order, no drinking, no disorder
being permitted by them. You may
take it that all the young people of
the country are Sim Feiners, and the
older people are fast becoming the
same. The self-restraint and intelli-
gence they show is convincing proof
that they are we'll fitted to manage
the affairs of their own country right
we'll. The American people know
that, too.
Meantime the convention is pro-
ceeding with it's work, not, however,
without bitter criticism on the part
of the Belfast Unionist press. The
Dublin correspondent of the Man
chester Guardian writes his paper
that. "These comments were plainly
in contravention of the Realm Act
regulations" and that they may have
an important reaction on the conven-
ton itself.
The Irish standard., 1917-10-27

former, namely a full measure of indie
pendence, will allow this island race
to work along it's own lines of life, a
full grown youth setting up house for
himself, with, secondly, friendly,
brotherly relations and interdepend-
ence on big brother. Such solu-
ton would be good for both. Ireland
doesn't want to be the slave of the
Kaiser or any one else. Will all this
work out for Ireland? don't know
"The Sim Feiners, might say, are
a very excellent lot of young men ard
women and their policy is not red rev.
olution. 1t may interest you to know
that the first thing most of the Sim
Fein leaders did on their release was
to go on pilgrimage to Loeb Derg
(St. Patrick's Purgatory), and do the
three days religious fast. Mcneil did
this; De Valera, Cosgrave, ETC., also
Cosgrove, the new Sim Fein M. P. for
Kilkenny City was at mass and com
munion every morning during the days
The Irish standard., 1917-10-27
LEINsrER.

Miss Eva Duffy, Ballinacliff, Glas-
son, Athlone, who has won the E10
prize for meritorious answering at
the final examination for Kings
Scholarship, also won first prize at
the religious instruction examination,
at Carysfort Park Training College,
1t is stated that Ballinra hurler
refused to play against the Ballylaw
team at Screen, Wexford, on the
ground that the latter team included
special constable during the Sim
Fefn disturbances. Police prevented
ballad singer in Wexford signing "A
Soldiers Song" and seized copies of
Sim Fem songs for sale at J. l..
Doyle's.
Father Ryan, &C., Rathcline parish,
who was source of much strength to
the Sim Fein movement locally, espe-
cially during the S. Longford cleo
ton, has been transferred to Abbey
lara.
The proposal of the military authori-
ties to take over the Athlone Sports
Grounds is strongly opposed by the
proprietors, who state that, when pre-
viously occupied by the military the
drain pipes were injured and surface
infected by diseased horses; made
quate compensation was paid; ample
accommodation for exercise Of troops
exists elsewhere in the vicinity. Grave
moral dangers would ensue if the
proposal were carried into effect.
Major Balls reply is that the recrea-
tion of the troops would not interfere
with the committees enjoyment of
the premises.
Miss H. n. Hoyne was presented