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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07

was packed principally with neutrals
kho came to hear words of far reach
ing Importance affecting their own
governments.
President Cheered by House.
AS usual a committee of congress
men met the president and escorted
him to the speakers dais. The whole
body rose and cheered as the presi-
dent, acknowledging their greeting
without his usual smile but grim faced
and solemn, took his place at the
clerks desk and began reading the doc
ument.
Not a sound came from floor OF gal
leries, but the clear calm tones of the
president, reading slowly and dis
tinctIy. The assembIage of senators,
representatives and notables about
him, listened with closest attention to
words which may recover one of the
somber moments Of American history
if not, indeed, of the world
AS he concluded there were cheers
of approval from both sides of the
chamber. and the president returned
to the White house to discuss meas
ures Of precaution with Secretary
Daniels of the navy and Secretary
Baker of the war department.
There were expressions of support
and approval of the presidents course.
AS the joint session dissolved both
houses went back to work
Soon after Count Won Bernstorff's
passports arrived, United States secret
service men threw a guard about the
ambassador and his suite, to make Ger
tain that the hospitality of the United
States is not violated while he remains
on American soil. The status of Count
Tarnowski, the Austrian ambassador
was undecided, although he called at
the state department to arrange for
presenting his credentials to President
Wilson.
Spain TO Represent U. S.
Spain will care for American inter
ests in Germany, now that diplomatic
relations are severed.
1t is expected that the German gov
eminent will give a period of grace of
fifteen to thirty days in which the
Americans may leave, similar to the
action taken with reference to bellig-
erents at the beginning of the war.
No particular steps have been taken
to get Americans out of Austria, as of
fetal reports show that there are not
more than thirty native Americans in
all Austria.
Ambassador Penfield has been kept
advised of the situation 1t is assumed
at the state department that these few
Americans would be able to make their
way to Switzerland without hindrance.
The 5000 Americans in Germany
presented more serious problem, but
masmuch as there are a large number
of Germans in America, it is assumed
that reciprocal arrangements can be
made to get them to neutral countries
if they can not reach home
Hastens Stringent Laws.
Steps to strengthen the federal
statutes under which prosecutions
may be brought against those commit
ting offenses in the United States to
further the interests of foreign gov
ernments were fastened in congress
on Saturday after the break with Ger
many was announced.
Fourteen bills submitted by the JUS
tice department several months ago to
facilitate prosecution of such offend
ers were approved by a senate sub
committee
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
cubans TO Aid United States.

By her treaty with the United States
the Republic of Cuba is bound, when
requested to do so by the Washington
government, to send at least ten thou
sand troops for the defense of the
United States.
Leading Cubans say that this fig
ure-10,0 00-dees not even approx
mately represent the effort Of the rich
little island would put forth to ai6 the
nation which gave Cuba her independ-
ence. Every Cuban resource would be
fully at Uncle Sans command, they
say.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Chinese Peanut Industry GROWING.

Growth of peanuts in China has in
creased enormously, due in part to the
discovery Of the possible utilization of
peanut oil in manufacturing soap as
substitute for olive oil, and for various
culinary purposes. and of the nut IT.
self, after baking, as substitute for
coffee, for mixing with chocolate and
cocoa. and as an ingredient in biscuit
making.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Use Care.

The top shelf of the medicine closet
may be kept for emergency supplies.
Especially where there are children
these things are necessary antidotes
for poison, antiseptic washes and such
supplies.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Glass MAKING an Old Art

Among the Romans the art of glass
making does not date earlier than the
beginnin gof the empire, but as far
back as SO B. c. the theaters had been
decorated with mirrors and glass
plates
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Canvas Pipe for Ventilation.

For ventiIating in places where
blasting is being done there has been
invented a vanished canvas pipe,
which has the advantage of being
practically proof against damage from
blasts, as it collapses if struck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Paradox.

No word upon the lips of humanity
would be more true today than the
paradox what I gave / have" for the
creative force grows in proportion as
it is generously expended and, with
life itself, dwindles as it is eked out
and depressed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Devotion

Alice-Why are you taking up bot
any? Kitty-Because my fance is
interested in a plant of some kind and
| want TO be able TO converse intelIi-
gently with him about his business
Brooklyn Citizen.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
The Latest Reason.

Teacher-Now, children, what was
the cause of the decline of the Roman
empire? Bright Boy-I know. 1t was
due to too much militarism CD the part
of outsiders.-Puck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Holds .he Record

A dramatic wTitSr says Joybana
Rowland is the original model for the
Gibson girl. Solomon hao 700 wives,
more than that many Original Gibson
girls.-Louisyille Courier-Journal
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Good Reason.

Maria, you'll never be able to drire
that nail with fat-iron. For heavens
sakes use your head" admonished Mr.
Stubkins. And then he wondered why
she would not speak to him the rest
of the day.-Puck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
EnterprisinQ Eye.

How did you get such a bruised
eye, Rastus?" We'll, boss, I was out
a-lookin' for trouble, an dis yere eye
was the first to find it!-St. Louis
oce-Democrat
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Still Tells the Story

Many middle-aSed man who hears
the tinkle of a school bell winces as
he forgets for a moment that it does
not call hi INTO books. But he will tell
schoolboy that school days are the
appiest-Liuisville Courier-Journal
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Only Joys to Be Distributed

Bury your sorrows. but fling your
joys right and left and let the world
know you are not the agent for monu-
ments Remember that the living en-
Joy flowers, and not the dead.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Rom anceS.

Romances are written and read not
because they are either true or I'M
true, but because regardless of actu-
atty they give relief to the unused
emotional pressure of our hearts,
George Soule in the New York Reprb-
lie
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Righteous JUDGMENT.

The honest workingman with a peek
of corned beef and cabbage under his
belt may envy the millionaire his
bank account, but hanged if he wants
the omelet souffie.-Houseton Post.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
q. He is No Benefactor.

He wo allows two weeds to grow
where one weed grew before is an
everlasting benefactor TO mosquito
kind, but not much of a civic pridist
nor promoter of public health in his
home town.-Brownsville Herald.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Seino Polite.

Jackson was attending a birthday
party. He politely accepted everything
passed to him, but when a certain dish
was offered him the second time, he
said: mo, thank you, l only took it
before to be polite"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
a Good Time7

People are always being misunder-
stood; especially the man whose idea
Of showing a friend good time is TO
take him out in racing car and hand
him the scare of his life.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Who VIII Offer a Rahx2

Il wish l had baby brother-the
real meat kind-to ride in my gocart.
mamma" said little Lola MY dolls
are always getting broke when it tips
over''
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Necessary First Step.

DE world won't be ready fob no
universal peace" said Uncle Eben,
till individuals quits gettin' mad
enough to fight bout politics"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Going Peanuts One Better.

A pocket full of peanuts will help
keep the mind occupied, says philos-
opher But pimple on the end of
ones nose will do as well, if not bet
ter.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Both of a Kind

Giving the baby the banana to eat
is about as thoughtless as throwing
the skins on the sidewalk to break the
vsysarer's neck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Causes No Surprise.

The morning newspapers treat the
breach as a matter of great gravity,
but all the editorials are pitched in a
calm and moderate tone.
Most of the newspapers say the
news created no surprise, some saying
this step was expected, in view of
President Wilson's message of last
April.
A number of papers adopt a regret
full tone over the wreck of the old
friendship. 1t is generally assumed by
the newspapers that the United States
will make an early declaration of war
against Germany, for they say the sub
marine campaign can hardly be prose
cuted without the loss OF some Ameri-
can lives.
While the entrance of the United
States into the ranks of Germany's
enemies would be highly regretable,
the newspapers say the country must
meet this danger as the lesser of two
evils. The danger of the United
States as a war factor is treated as
comparatively unimportant, owing to
the remoteness of the area of war and
the time that would be required to
create an army. The opinion is
evinced in some quarters that the sub
marines will decide the war before the
United States can take an active
hand.
The American embassy building has
been thronged with Americans seek
ing advice and help. All embassy en-
ployes have notice from the ambas-
sador to pack their belongings and be
ready to leave at any moment. So far,
it is asserted, the route which the dip
lomatic corps will take to America,
has not been determined. 1t is prob
able, however, that they will leave via
Spain.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07

has missed a picnic because he was
certain cloudy sky meant rain.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Attempt to scuttIe U. S. Ship.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb 3.-An at
tempt was made on Saturday to
scuttle the United States tropedo boat
destroyer, Jacob Jones, by opening sew
eral of her seacocks at the Philadel~
phia navy yard, according to unofficial
but reliable report. Officials at the
yard refused either to confirm or deny
the reports, pointing out that upon in
structlons from Washington a strict
censorship had been placed upon all
activities at the navy yards through
out the country.
An officer of the Jacob Jones, it was
said, found that the ship was listing
heavily to port as she was being towed
from her anchorage in the Delaware
river to dock, and all persons aboard
were detained and questioned. The
chief machinist's mate, whose identity
was not disclosed, was arrested
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07

Count Won Bernstorff, the dismissed
German ambassador, snapped just
after he had delivered the note from
the kaiser which resulted in the rup-
ture of diplomatic relations. He was
on his way to moving picture house
where he saw German war films.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
GERMANY FIRM On
SUBMARINE ORDER
HIGH OFFICIALS AT BERLIN SAY
DETERMINATION TO ENFORCE
ZONE RULE is FINAL.
CALL PEACE CHANCE SLIGHT
Submarine Campaign Without Loss OF
Some American Lives Thought
lmpossible-U. S. Diplomats
Ready to Leave Berlin.

Berlin, Feb. 6.-Peaceful continu-
ance of Gernan-American relations
after the departure of the respective
embassies at Washington and Berlin,
in the sense indicated by President
Wilson in his address to congress, ap-
pears to be very slight, judging by in
formation gathered from some of the
highest authenticity.
1t was stated positively in high polit
ical circles that the German orders TO
the conduct of a submarine war coulr
not and would not be modified; that il
Germany the determination to enforc
the prohibited zone order was absolute
and final and that the only security foi
shipping was in avoidance of the pro
hibited zone.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
Submarine Best Weapon.

Germany. it is stated, resorted tc
this measure after the Shameful" re
lection by the entente powers of peace
overtures and only after the fullest de
termination and as the imperative
weapon in defense of its threatened in
terests; Germany can not relinquish
this weapon--the only one promising
a speedy end to the war-reluctant as
Germany was to take this step.
The government had hoped that the
United States would see it in this light
and was and is actuated by no animos
ity to the United States in its deter
minatiOn. Germany, therefore, is very
keenly disappointed and grieved by
the terms of Mr.. Wilson's message,
but the government can not alter o.
modify the course upon which it has
determined
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07
WILSON ASKS FOR
CAUTION In CRISIS

Washington, D. c., Feb. 6.-While
the United States stands before the
world court of public opinion in the
anxious waiting period which will de-
termine peace or war with Germany,
President Wilson is determined that
there shall be no word or deed to
merit reproach, even from Germany
herself
Nothing is to be done which is not
fully justified by the laws of nations
and humanity; nothing is to be done
for expediency; nothing is to be done
which is not legal and just.
With hope for peace, and a readi-
ness to meet war if it must be, the
president has made it clear to all his
officials that the course of the United
States, difficult as it is, must be entirel
ly beyond criticism.
To Protect German Rights.
To that end German rights and prop
erty in the United States are to have
full protection of law and the presi-
dent wishes every American citizen to
forbear from any thought or act which
might lead his country nearer to war.
Hope that Germany might at the
last moment, modify her declaration
If unrestricted submarine warfare was
llmost dissipated on Monday by the
Jews dispatches from Berlin which
ave the word of high German Off
Gals that there would be no turning
back. American officials now only
Wait an actual demonstration of how
he new decree will affect American
lights.
Not Unfriend!y Act.
Government officials declared Mon
lay afternoon that this governments
suggestion for a break by other neu-
rails did not constitute an unfrfendIy
pct toward Germany. In support of
their view they pointed out that the
president said he believed it would
make for peace eff other neutral DOW
ers can find it possible to take SINH
lar action"
This did not constitute an actual re-
quest, they said.
After a conference with the presi-
lent Secretary Tumulty issued the fol
lowing statement regarding rumors of
seizure Of German ships:
1--WE will do nothing we have not
clear legal right to do.
when we act, we will act on the
principles of right and not upon any
principle of eXpediency."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-07

was packed principally with neutrals
kho came to hear words of far reach
ing Importance affecting their own
governments
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-01
RELENTLESS sUBsEA CAMPAIGN
ST|RS OFFICIAL WASHINGTON
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN
SUBMARINE CRISIS AT
a GLANCE.

Col. e. M. House rushes to
Washington and confcrs with
Wilson.
eecrctary Lansing denies him
self to all visitors while making
careful analysis Of German note
for President Wilson
Senator Stone, chairman OF the
FOREIGN affairs committee, hurry
ing to capitol from St. Louis.
Officials admit that come action
already has been taken, but refuse
TO say what the action was.
German Embassy officials admis
that they fear they will be handed
their passports within a short
tirNc.
Twenty-Five destroycrs to be
made available for neutrality pa
troll under orders of treasury de-
partrrcnt.
Entire Atlantic fleet will be held
on WAITING orders ct Guatantanmo.
Precautions taken TO protect the
Panama canal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-01

EXT RA
WILD SCENES IN CHICAGO
WHEAT PIT

Chicago, Feb. LIN a panicky
rush to sell, wheat prices made
one Of the most sensational de-
cIines since the beginning Of the
war when the Chicago Board Of
Trade onened today. Wheat for
May ddivery opened at 1.60
which was 11I4 cents under last
nights closing prices. AS the
pit was converted into a whiri.
opening gong sounded, the wheat
pool Of eycited humanity with
traders rushing to cell on the
news that Germany was about to
open Unrestricted submarine op-
erations, threatening to cut of
81 expert business in wheat.
The shout Of the trader became
so loud that the roar Of the voices
was carried into the street out
side. Immediately after she crash
May wheat rallied fer a moment
to 1.62, .ut quickly took another
downward plume to 1.57. Sales
were being made SO rapidly that
il was impossible to keep track
OF them.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-01
cUDMhRiNES eCATTERED
ZAP AND WIDE.
RAGE eWEEPs LONDON AT
GERMAN EDlCT.

London, Feb. IA ctorm of
rage, intencc and nationwide,
swcpt Great Britain today when
it became known that Germany
rad decided upon policy of sink-
inr on siqh, submarine warfare.
Attacks, filled with bitterness
and scorn were hurled at Ger
lnany ty the British press.
That Germany is in despera.
ton ane has decided to cast loose
upon a campaign Of utter reck-
Iessncss in an effort to bring Eng
land to her knees Is the general
view.
Immediate action by the United
States Is expected now that Ger
many has abandoned the sub
marine pledges which she gave to
President Wilson. The severance
Of diplomatic relations between
the United States and Germany
10 believed to be imminent.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-01
PUT DESTROYERS INTO
ACTIVE SERVICE.

Washington, Feb. 1.--Ordcrs
placing 22 destroycrs IN active
cervice along the Atlantic coast
to "prescrve the neutrality Of the
United States" are being prcpar-
cd by the navy department. These
orders will Re transmitted during
the day. The destrcyers are now
distributed as follows:
Eleven at Charleston, S. c.,
five It PHILADELPHIA and six at
Boston.
The destroyers will be assigned
to regular stations all along the
coast from Maine to Florida and
will keep in touch with all ship
inr.
II also was announced that for
the present at least no new or
dcrs would Re sent 10 the Allan.
tic fleet, hut that Il would be held
at Guantanamo ready for any
work that might come UP
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-01
LIKED MARRIAGE
CEREMONIES HERE

Two years ago Mark II. Hooker of
Chicago, was witness at a wedding
ceremony performed at the Baptist
parsonage by Rev Chessman. Today
instead of being witness at the mar
riagc ceremony he was a participant
when he took Miss Nettie Wright of
Oak Park as his bride. Hooker in
formed Rev. Chessman that he was so
impressed with the marriage cere,
mony, as conducted by him. that
when he decided to launch on the sea
of mltrimony he resolved to have him
tie the knot.
Hooker gave his age as sixty years
and Miss Wright as thirty eight. They
will make their home in Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-01
FOREIGN HEIRS
TO SUE COMPANY

Stating that his estate has claim
Of $3,5cC against the La Sale County
Carbon Coal Company, heirs Of Primo
Barnabei, La Sallean who was acci.
dentally killed in the company's mines
January ith 1916, have filed petit
ticn in the probate court for letters Of
administration.
The dead man Is survived by his par
ents and nine brothers and sisters,
seven Of whom are residents of Italy
Three brothers and q sister reside in
Standard, q small town south OF Peru
The administraio or will sue the com.
pany under the Workmens Compen
sation Act,