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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
GIRCENTI THE BEAUTIFUL.
No Place Of Ruins in the Whole
World More Beautiful
Than This.

Writes William Sharpe in "The Gar.
den of the Sum-" in Century: Every
one has heard of Girgenti, as of SYRIA.
cuse, before coming to Sicily. The
most beautiful city Of antiquity has
left an enduring name, and if the Cir
GENT Of to-day be far from the Agri-
gentum of Roman splendor, and still
further from the Acragas of Green
beauty and magnificence, 1t is still
nobly worth seeing. Even the least
responsive imagination can hardly fail
to apprehend some idea of what this
town must have been Of old, when
Acragas, with its vast extent and over
100000 inhabitants, looked out across
the dark-blue waters Of the Greek sea,
or Mare Africano, from lordly will
derness Of supreb temples and magnifi-
cent buildings of all kinds. To-day it
is worth a pilgrimage from the ends
of the earth. There is perhaps no
place Of ruin in the whole world more
beautiful than this. To see it, as the
present writer last saw it, in a gold
en- sunset glow, with the great temples
cleaning like yellow ivory, and the
town itself Of dusky gold, and the
sea beyond, and uplands and noun.
tains behind, irridated with a serene
glory Of light, is to see what will be for
life an unforgettable impression, an
ever deeply moving remembrance.
To localize the three loveliest views
in Sicily (and I fancy that most trav-
elers would agree with mel, l should
specify that from the terrace Of the
Hotel Tmeo at Taormina, that from
the monastery-hostelry Of Madonna
del Tindaro over Tyndaris and the
Aeolian isles, and that from the ter
race of the Hotel Belvidere on the
south wall of Girgenti, looking out on
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23

The man who knows it all'' and
deems himself all-suficient for all oc-
casions, and especially for emergen-
cies. is q familiar figure in all en-
Payments, public and private. More
men achieve failure by knowing too
much and trying to do too many
things to which they are not called
than by the opposite course. The
overdoer, more frequently than the
man who keeps below a high stand
ard, falls to realize his aims. Dom
mated by q deep and abiding sense of
his capacity for usefulness and by an
equally robust doubt Of other mems
qualifications. this inflated parsonage
a q nuisance at all times and In any
avocation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
She Hadn't seen II

A West Philadelphia family Was as
supper. one night. talking about the
engagement OF one Of the dauShters.
whose wedding was soon to Be. The
negro servant who acted a waitress.
laundress. ETC.. had just brought into
the dining room the dessert, when one
OF the girls asked: Virginia, have
you seen Edith's 1ance?" .Lavs! I
doan know, honey" she replied: sshit
ain't been In de wash yit."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
Town Had Grown Some.

Secretary Shaw was visited recently
by Kansas City man who wanted
some favor done for the place Of his
residence. Now the secretary has
made trips to Kansas City and re-
minded his petitioner Of the fact.
How long since you were there, MI.
Secretary" asked the man. Shaw re-
Piled IN q tone Of confidence: Gust
Six months ago." and expected that
the answer would squeich the western
err Good Lord. Mr.. Secretary" ejac-
ulated the latter. with undisguised en-
thusiasm, you Just ought to see the
town now" S
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
Manners in Business.

For the average man success fro
Quenty depends more upon his man
ner and appearance than upon his
knowledge OF his trade or business,
or. as one might say, of his profession.
A Chicago newspaper has lately been
noting some failures and their causes.
1t cites the case of one man who
was successful salesman in a busi-
ness house In Chicago, but was un-
able to get any custom when sent on
the road. The general manager Of the
business went to lunch with him one
Gay, to talk over the matter. The man
erumbled crackers into his soup unit;
It was thick, and then ate the mixture
from the end Of his spoon in great
mouthfuls. When the meat was served,
No shoveled it in with his knife, and
mad finished eating and was noisily
picking his teeth almost before the
manager had begun his meal. In re-
ply to question, he told the man.
ager that he always took his GUS
toners out to lunch, and used every
method to win their confidence and
friendship" The manager then said:
You couldn't sell me stick of gum.
No man whose personal habits are 50
obtrustvely vulgar as yours could have
the slightest influence with me. Had
I lunched with you before sending you
On the road, I would never have dis
graced our house by giving it such a
representative" These words hurt,
says Youths Companion, but the man
prodted by them, and to-day Is one
OF the most gentlemanly as well as
one Of the most successful statesmen
on the road. Another case cited Is
that Of a minister whose unrefned
manners annoyed his women relatives.
They tried to help him, but he re-
scented their suggestions, and men less
able Intellectually, but with more OF
The graces Of refinement in their man.
ners, were called to the opportunities
Tor service in the pulpits Of the large
and influential churches. They used
to teach manners In the old days. Now
there is little formal instruction. II
q youth does not learn good manners
at home, he has to pick them up when
he gets out into the world, or else be
handicapped. Great geniuses have
commanded respect in spite Of boor-
1shness, but It is never safe for q
young man to assume that he is a
genius.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23

Theresa Walban, who claims to be
the Oldest dancer in Europe, has COM
pleted her ninety-ninth year in per-
feet health and spirits. When only
nine years old she began her terpsi-
chorean career, remaining q leading
light in the ballet until she was 81
when she retired with a pension. She
remembers quite well Napoleon's entry
into Dresdan in 1873, and the march
through the city Of the French troops.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
Political Geography.

"A new study has been added to the
curriculum of certain American coll
lsgss. 1t IL known as political geo.
graphy and Is defined as the study Of
geography in relation to political and
social institutions. To teach economic
subjects. as well az otner university
branches a knowledge Of elementary
geography is required. It was found
that many students. though primed
NTH Greek and latin, lacked any,
thing approaching familiarity with
this old-fashioned study. Hence the
lnvDntion Of political geography. The
elementary side is taken up and, in
connection with this. emphasis is laid
upon an explanation Of hiw each coun-
try studied came to be separate, dis
hnct country; upon Its political in
etiutions and the geographic influ-
snces that have affected them, and up
On the present political problems Of
paramount interest In connection with
each of the countries studied. The
world events Of the past two years
have greatly assisted In making the
course interesting. This year, while
the class was studying Great Britain.
the Irish question was agitating Brit
lsh politics; in the study of Francs.
The great question Of separation of
church and state came up for discus
sion; the interest Of the class in Nor
way and Sweden was enhanced by the
svents that have led to the separation
Of Norway from Sweden; the Balkan
question has been at the forefront for
Q few months past and for two years
the great Russo-Japanese war has
made the study Of Russia and Japan
pf especial interest.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
WOMEN NURSES IN NAVY.
Their Employment in the Medical
Service Strongly Recon-
uended by Heads.

"The surgeon general Of the navy
has made strong plea for the employ
ment of women nurses In the naval
medical service" says the Washington
Evening Star. THAT women nurses
are by natural endowment and anti.
tude," says he. superior to male
nurses for much Of the duty required
In the care of sick and injured men is
generally admitted. Every war of mod.
ern times has demonstrated this fact
The medical department Of the. army
is now provided with corps of trained
women nurses, and their adaptability
to service conditions and efficiency in
institutions under military control
have been fully established. Their
services would be more useful in the
naval hospitals. insuring for the sick
of the navy as careful nursing as is
now given to the sick of the army.
Valuable assistance, moreover, In
teaching and training the men Of the
hospital corps their special duties Of
attendance on the sick would be rem.
dered by them, and. in the event OF
war, besides being utilized on hospital
ships. they could, in large part, take
the place Of the men in the naval hos.
pitfalls. thereby releasing the latter for
service with the force afloat where they
would be needed. In the opinion Of
the bureau. provision should be made
for one superintendent Of nurses to
supervise the discipline Of the corps
and as many chief nurses. nurses and
reserve nurses as may be needed, IN
the discretion Of the secretary Of the
navy. In time Of peace the number
of such trained women nurses would
be small, but the organization should
be such as to admit Of ready expan.
sion to meet extraordinary needs with.
out delay or confusion. The recon-.
mendation Of the bureau that congress
be asked to authorize the appointments
Of trained women nurses has hereto
fore met with the approval Of the de-
partment, but necessary legislation has
50 far failed of enactment. The bureau
has renewed its Recommendation that
legislation authorizing the employ.
ment Of trained women nurses for the
navy be requested Of congress"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23

e q true, ~ ever, that there is no
loes without some compromising gain.
The rebuilding Of San Francisco will
Riye work TO Thousands, and already
arrangements are being made to send
unemployed workmsn n New York
and other cities to the Pacific coast
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23

Tobacco Users Lose Caste in School,
Principal Thomas, of the Burlington
W.T. high school, and his teachers,
finding that 40 per cent. of the boys
used tobacco habitually, and desiring
to reduce the practice, have agreed that
no pupil who uses tobacco can hold
a school ONCE or be a member Of any
organization, including athletic and 10.
cial clubs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
Land Of Sunshine.

Colorado is entitled to be called the
land Of sunshine. Statistics show that
for the year ending March /. 1905, the
sun shone on all but eight days. at
Colorado Springs; and that the tenn
perature touched its highest point on
July Is, when the thermometer regis.
SO degrees.-Four-Track Newa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
the lovely temples, the beautiful up.
lands and slopes, and the blue sea
washing Porto Empedocle below.
"sabotsv in Use.

Wooden shoes are Gathering into
use in America, chiefly among our
adopted citizens. A few years ago
there was supposed to be only one
maker of sabots in New York city.
Now there are known to be several
manufacturers in New York and other
cities. Indeed, the industry has grown
in Michigan to be lusty infant.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
French writsr,s ndseovrv.

lola, in his youth. before fame came
to him, wrote some stories about mill
lionaires, wherein it seemed to him
that he exaggerated shamefully In his
descriptions Of the costly homes and
habits of the rich. But later on, when
lola became a friend OF millionaires.
he found that his accounts of their ex-
travagance had fallen far short Of the
truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
Eneland,s Altitude.

OF the 1924 square miles Of Eng
land and Wales 26,4S2 are under $50
feet in elevation above the sea, &c.
365 are between $50 and 500 feet, TO-
476 are between 500 and 1000 feet, T.
6ss are between 1000 and 1000 feet,
800 are between 1900 and 5000 feet
and four are more than 5000 feet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23

The figures compiled from what are
!, aaid to be reliable records, showing
that since 1887, when the first trust
worthy records were made, 1.096. 900
narsons have lost their lives by earth.
auakss, are appalling. --
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
Had His MisRivings.

Admiring Friend-Your new as
sistant, Miss Gwimple. is quite an edu-
Gated young woman, is she not?
Old Fashioned Principal-H'm-1 am
not SO sure about that. ! am afraid
she is coeducated young woman
Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
No Resistance.

I had expected there would be 4
great splurge at Miss Fawtyfore,s wed
ding. but It seems to have passed on
quietly"
oh, yes; the young man submitted
to the operation without murmur.-
Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
OCEANS OF SMALL CHANGE
Nickels Paid Into New York Street
Car Companies Reach an En-
ormous Total.

It is probable that all the fve-cent
pieces now in existence would not
have more than paid the. cash fares
collected on the New York City Rail-
way company lines alone. According
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
.Ynorkfno Then AGAIN.

KNOCKING xne" ASa1A.
Blobbs-Is the population OF London
more dense than that of New York?
Slobbs-Su-e. Didn't you ever try
to tell an Englishman . joke?-Phil-
adelphia Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23
visa prAcan4ion

Did you ever tank up until you be-
gan to see things?" asked soakem.
NO." replied Enpeck. I'VE boil cur
drinking water. Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-06-23

Banjo Heads.
The parchment used on the heet
hanjos II made from wolf akin. =
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29

There has been notable and unnbe of the inability the
Theodore
Roosevelt really
thing
and public who have the protective tariff
of alteration The of the Philip
the islands
United willing compromise
small The these
ute unable make Roadway against the hed position occupied
tariff These people
would be only
with the which have fought the bill viciousy
opposed
same
will record of
Philippine tariff the cherished policies of the ad
min
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
We're Married Here.

William Hrobsky of Colby, Wis. j,
and Miss Hattie Buchhach of Ebenez-
err, We're united in marriage at St.
Henry's schurch in this city yesterday
morningr.at 9 O'Clock. Rev. Father
Peter Schweitzer performed the cere-
mony and the couple were attended bv
Messrs. Henry Indre of Ebenezer,
Edward Buchhach of Milwaukee and
the Miss Laura Buchhach of Ebenezer
and Rose Biener of jefferson. The
bride was attired in gown of white
silk and carried brides roses, while
the bridesmaid wore lowered lawns
and carried white carnations. A re-
ception followed at the home of the
brides parents at which only relatives
and immediate friends were present
Mr.. and Mrs. Hrobsky leave this morn
ing for Colby. We're they will make
their future home.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
The Morals of MdmmOn.

Colonel Lumpkln, John McAuley
Palmer amusing philosopher. deliv-
ers himself in the July McClure's of
some ideas on the question of the NOR
ais of Mammon. Some people may
say that Mammon hasn't any morals,
but Colonel Lumpkin believes that
Mammon has morals of his own pecu-
liar kind, quite divergent, however,
from what the common people of to-
day are wont to consider as the right
rules of conduct. Colonel Lumpkin S
address is full of shafts we'll tipped
with sarcasm and if Mammon is mere
ly misguided in thinking his view is
right, Colonel Lumkpin will surely
wake him up. Underneath Colonel
,.umpkin's amusing banter is very
powerful arraignment CT the modern
attitude Of capital toward ideals of
right and justice.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, !
;ounty Court, Jefferson County,

County Court, Jefferson County,
In probate.
In the matter of the estate of John
Perry, late of the town of Ixonia in
said County, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a
special term of the County Court, to
be held in and for said County, at the
City Hall, in the City of Watertown
in said County, on the Goth day of
June, A. D. 1906, at the opening of
Court on that day or as soon thereaf-
ter as the same can be heard, the
following matters will be heard and
considered: The application of Jay
Perry, and Elizabeth Davy, formerly
Elizabeth Perry executors of the last
will and testament and the estate of
John Perry, late of the town of
Ixonia, in said Jefferson county, de-
ceased, for the examination and al
lowance of their final account of their
administration of the estate of said
deceased, which account is now on file
in this court, and for the assignment
of the residue of said estate to the
persons who are entitled thereto.
Dated the 10Th day of May, A. D.
1906. By the Court:
George Grimm,
County Judge.
John G.. Conway. ATTY.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
GILMAN.

Clynan, Wis, June 22-(Special
to the Leader)-Misscs Anna and Eta
Walsh were WATERFOWL visitors On
Monday.
Fetcr Gaklman, John Myers, Emil
I-ussiEe, John Collins and Albert
Uytyge enjoyed days cutting on Boa
yer Dam Lake Thursday.
Quite a number from here took in
the circus at Watertown Wednesday.
Mrs. John Collins who has been
visiting with friends and relatives at
Chicago for a week past, returned
home on Monday last accompanied by
her sister, Miss Rose Walsh.
Will Collins who has been attend
ing Pr Nour college, Milwaukee, re-
turned to his home here Thursday.
Eugene Clifford of Juneau, is visit
ing with his cousins Jack and Willie
Carey for week past.
Miss Lorella Manning who has been
attending school at Waterloo returned
to her home here on Saturday accom-
panied by her sister Marcella.
Quite number from here took in
the Juneau and Watertown game at
Watertown Sunday. From all reports
it must have been a good game.
Rev. Salentine of Juneau was a
caller in town on Thursday.
Jos. Rithle of Woodland is visiting
with old friends here the last week.
Joseph Wilkins of Fond du Lac,
called on friends here a few days this
week.
Ed. McGovern has been painting
Seth I. McCollow's lumber shed the
last week.
Frank Chapman of WATERFOWL
called on friends here Thursday.
The Clyman base ball battery will
be the punts for Emmett Sunday
against team from WATERFOWL.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
MAYOR MULBERGER
TO GIVE ADDRESS
Will Welcome u. C.. T. BOYS
and Their Families at
Picnic Saturday.

The Leader announced Sunday
morning that the Watertown council
No. 247, United Commercial Travel
ers, had arranged the evening before
to hold their annual picnic at Tivoli
Island on Saturday next. Since that
time, Mayor Mulberger has consented
to deliver the address of welcome.
The members of the order at James
vile and Fort Atkinson, together
with their families, have been invited
and it is expected that there will be
large representation present. The
picnic at the island will be preceded
by ball game at the Northwestern
University campus. The day will be
replete with amusements of all de-
scriptions and those who attend are
assured royal good tine.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
ANNUAL OUTING At
LAKE MILLS soon
Boys OF the knights of King
Arthur viii Leave for
There Tuesday.

On Tuesday morning, the Knights
of King Arthur, an organization of
young men of the Congregational
church, will leave for Lake Mills,
where they will enjoy their third an
nual camping trip, which will last for
a period of ten days. The young gen
tlemen will be in charge Of Rev. t.
b. Thompson, who will be assisted by
his brother, Louis Thompson, of Alb
bottsford. Among the features of
the outing, which will be enjoyed by
the boys. will be a series of base ball
games with Lake Mills young men.
The outing is one that is looked for
ward to with great expectancy by the
WATERFOWL young men, who enjoy
the diversion immensely.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
The Ages of Birds.

Children, do you ever wonder how
old the birds would live to be if not
killed or harmed in anyway?
Well, their respective ages vary
greatly, as will be seen by the statis-
tical table following:
The birds that reach the ripe age
of 100 years are the crow, the eagle,
the swan and the raven. Those that
reach the ages between so and 60 are
the goose, the heron the parrot, and
the pelican. Those living to the ages
of IL, Is, 20 and % are the blackbird,
the blackcap, the goldfnch, the lark,
the nightingale, the partridge, the
peacock, the pheasant, the pigeon,
and the robin. The canary and the
crane live to the age of 25; the
thrush, 10, and the gentle little wren
lives to be only 3.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29

Watertown is faring we'll this sea-
son in the way of amusements. AL
ready we have had the Gollmar and
Hagenbeck circuses. But that is not
all. There is more to come.
Geo. w. Madden, general agent for
the National Amusement company, is
in the city paving the way for the ap-
perance of his company which will
put on street carnival here the first
week in August under the auspices Of
the Eagles.
The National Amusement company
is one of the strongest on the road
and will arrive here eighteen cars
strong. The company is receiving
flattering press notices from all sec
lions of the country and Watertown
is assured something first-class.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
Sign Your Communication.

All communications sent to the
Leader for publication must be signed
by the writer, otherwise they will go
into the waste basket. 1t is not
necessary to have the name attached
to the communication printed, but to
protect the publishers from imposi-
ton. The publishers of the Leader
are anxious to receive communications
on all subjects Of to interest to the pub
lie and would gladly publish same if
signed by the writer's. Several have
been consigned to the waste basket
because they were sent anonymously.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA,

Via the North Western Line. An
excursion rate of one first class limit
ed fare plus 81. 90, for round trip. will
be in effect from all stations June 25
to July inclusive, with favorable re-
turn limits. Three fast trains through
to California daily. "The Overland
Limited electric lighted through
out. less than three days to San Fran
cisco. 1.-The Los Angeles Limited"
electric lighted throughout via the
new Salt Lake Route to Los Angeles,
with drawing room and tourist sleep
ing cars. Another fast daily train is
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
DEADLY SERPENT BITES

are as common in India as are stom-
ach and liver disorders with us. For
the latter however there is a sure
remedy: Electric Bitters; the great
restorative medicine, of which S. A.
Brown, of Bennettsville, S. c.. says ::
.They restored my wife to perfect
health, after. years of suffering with
dyspepsia and a chronically torpid liv-
err Electric Bitters cure chills and
fever, malaria, billiousness, lame
back, kidney troubles and bladder dis
orders. Sold on guarantee by r. H.
Brennecke, druggist. Price SOC.