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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
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DriftwoOd.-Th secret Of failure is
the lack of definiteness of purpose.
Nine-tenths of the human family are
like driftWood upon chopped sea. No
where is this lack of purpose more Sc
rious than among the young.-Rev. L.
G.. Broughton, Baptist, Atlanta
The Liquor Traffic.-Men of all sci
ences and trades have reached the con-
victiOn that the liquor traffic must die,
though the reformers are the only per-
sons who think that the traffic should
be done away with now and by violent
means.-Rev. c. n. Howard, Baptist,
Rochester, n. Y.
Life.-The diversity of life and yet
its unity: the brevity of life and yet
it's continuity: the insignificance of life
and yet its potentialities: Surely we
have abundant proof that the life Of
the individual is not disconnected
from the past and the future, but
that it is an integral part Of all that
life has been and will be.-Rev. ?. S.
Alton, Episcopalian, Greene, n. Y.
Heathenish Revival-The military
rule in Cuba and especially the mill
tary regime and conquest Of the Phil
ippine Islands with what such a policy
necessarily seems to involve has had
its natural effect in our own land in
the heathenish revival of the love of
bloodshed for it's own sake.-Rey. A.
A. Berle, Congregationalist, Worcester,
Mass.
Eicu0ry-To be content with attain
ments of the past counts failure; to
rise to grander accomplishments on the
stepping stones of past deeds spells vic
tory. He is a benefactor of his kind
and q hero, one whose spirit is well
worth emulating, who is willing for
the sake Of progress to break with his
times.-Rev. c. R. Minard, Baptist,
Denver
Neglect-The greatest danger to the
church of to-day does not lie in a de-
Iberate and willful opposition to Christ
and His salvation, but in the decay of
Christian sentiment, brought about by
a neglect of the principles of right
eousneSs. Men are SO absorbed in the
temporalities of this world that they
are neglecting eternal verities which
undergrad the universe.-Rev A. J.
Eerries, Presbyterian, Union City, Pa
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
Catches Run Away Cars.

Clay Foster telegraph operator Mt
Crown Point Ind. and 220-yard
sprinter, prevented wreck and probable
loss Of life on the Panhandle railroad
near Crown Point by running after and
catching five runaway cars. While
switching cars in the yards the engine
crew left five cars standing on the main
track, which is considerably down grade.
A heavily laden freight car was sent on
a flying switch against the five cars.
Foster. who was in his office, saw the
car strike the five cars and start them
down the track. The cars gathered mo-
mentum rapidly. He jumped through
the office window and, after Il run Of
nearly half a mile, caught the runaway
train. set the brakes, and stopped it. I
Then Foster ran ahead and tagged
passenger train which was fast approach
ing, unconscious of the danger ahead.
He was exhausted after his long sprint.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
Amber Hunters of Baltic.

The poor people who earn a pre-
carious livelihood by gathering amber
on the shores Of the Baltic Sea work
only in the toughest weather When
the wind blows in from the sea. as it
often does with terrific, violence, the
powders are tossed and tumbled at
the bottom and great quantities Of sea
wrack are washed up on the beach.
This is the harvest of the waders, for
hidden in the roots and branches Of
the seaweed Jumps Of the precious gum
may be fouEd.
In other parts Of the coast divers go
crawling on the bottom Of the sea for
the Jumps of amber hidden in seaweed
and under rocks. 1t is believed that
once great pine forest fourished
here, where the great pillows roll, and
that amber is the gum exuded from
the trees, Of which not a vestige re-
mains.
The finds are very variable. The
largest piece known, weighing eighteen
pounds, is in the Royal Museum in Ber-
lin. The usual finds range from Iumps
as big as mans head to particles like
grains Of sand. The larger pieces are
found damned in rocks or in tangles
of marine vegetation Divers work
from four to five hours day in all
seasons except when the sea is blocked
with ice.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
A Perfect MARTYR.

A story is going the rounds about a
certain Mr.. X, clerk in West
End office, who is not unknown in fash
ionable circles. One morning Mr.. N
presented himself to the chief of his de-
partment with Il request for sick leave.
"Whar's the matter. Mr.. Mp said
the chief. Not influenza, | hope?"
'Oh, no, sir-worse," returned ".
Il am troubled with insomnia. and I
thought a little country air would do me
good
Insomnia? That's bad. Do you take
plenty of eNerciSe?"
Yes, | do: as much as | can get"
What time do you go to bed at
night?"
''Ahout II or II o'clock"
And you lie tossing and tumb.inS about
for / uvS, l suppose? Nervous system
out of order; it's certainly very worry
ing and wearing. said the chief, sympa-
thcucally.
oh, no, sir; it's not exactly that. l
fall asleep as soon as so to bed. It's
the morning that troubles me.
"lndeeGl How is that
We'll, SIT, | used to sleep SOundly
right on to 9 o'clock; but latterly | wake
at 5. and | can't get Il wink of sleep
afterward," returned Mr.. N, with Il
very melancholy air.
He was surprised that he didn't get
the leaye.-Tit-Bits
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
Patriotism Most Necessary
MAY LOSE OLD HEIRLOOM,
La Crosse Public Library's Recent Gift
Has Owner in Gov. Washburn's
Daughter at Philadelphia.

LA CROSSE, Wis, April 16.-[Spc-
cial. Am owner has appeared for the
silver service presented to the public
library last week by Rabbi Krauskopf
of Philadelphia and A. Hirhsheimer of
city and there is possibility that the in
stitution may be compelled to give it up
The service was given to Maj.-Gen. aft
erward GOVERNOR Washburn by his staff
at the close of the Civil war. Recently
it was found by Rabbi Krauskopf in IL
Philadelphia junk shop and presented to
the public library, which Gen. Washburn
founded, through a. Hirshheimer, a mil
lionaire manufacturers of this city. 1t
has now developed that the service was
stolen from Mrs. A. Kelsey of Phila-
delphia, a daughter of Gen. Washburn.
permit that part of the service thus far
recovered to remain at the public library
here.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
Children Wish Him Picked.

an octogenarian in Oneonto, ~ Y. an
anxious query as to whether John Paul
Jones was picked in alcohol and, if so,
did he keep well. The letter has been
answered to the effect that Jones kept
well considering the lapse of years, but
that the navy department cannot go into
a discussion on the relative merits Of
cremation and picking in alcohol, the
RED about. The letter reads as follows:
please tell me, was Paul Jones found
in a lead casket filed with alcohol and
was his body in a good state of preserva-
ton?
Il am 80 years old and favor crema-
ton. but my children prefer the lead
casket and alcohol"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
EXHUMES BODY OF BROTHER,
Milwaukeean Finds That Man Killed
October 8 Was His Kin.

RACINE. Wis. April 1G-At the re-
quest of Gustave Coll of Milwaukee. the
body of man killed by North West
ern train October 81, was exhumed and
former Miwaukeean. Coll, who was
about 80 years old, came to Racine early
last fall. He disappeared October 30
and the following morning was found
near the railroad tracks. The body was
buried in the potters' field. Gustave Coll
learned that man resembling his broth
er had been killed near this city and
came to Racine 10 investigate
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himself did not appreciate candid treatment and
shrunk from the public like timid animal.
People who have risen in the world apt TO be too
much concerned about their standing They to feel
themselves narrow ledge, and are afraid that
should ostle them. They watch their neighbors
nervousy note how people address them where they
invited who calls upon them, what place they have a
dinner table and such like trviates. When old
who has made large fortune by industry and integrity
who holds the Christian creed and to church regu
ary whines by the hour because people his pia
teau have taken notice of him, has Illus
raon of the littleness of humanity Working people
most jealous about their dignity, and constantly
in the condition of being hurt" You may not call a
working mother must be careful to call her
lady, almost careful you not to call her better
off sister lady, but to speak Of her woman If you
wise in abiding working you will forget
MI. or to say gentleman
Apart the deicacy of a woman's nature chief
of oversenstvenes IL to the root of It, Is
really vanity There is too much Ego In Cosmos,
Kiping would Our selfconscousness is too acute
and it is too acute because it is swollen and inamed
People think of social neglect than of their
and troubled by the unreal than by the real
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
Nav Have Been De Soto's.

A gentleman of Monroe county. Missis-
sippi, while fishing in the Tombigbee,
about two miles south of Aberdeen, La.
found in the edge of the river, partly i'm
bedded in the soft clay, on old Spanish
halherd.
There is particular interest in this
find because there is little doubt that it
is relic of the expedition of fernando
De Soto. then on his way unconsciously
to the discovery of the mighty river
so closely associated with his name.
There is no remnant of the wooden ham
die. the metal is heavily incrusted with
rust ard the once keen edges have worn
away but the form of the weapon is well
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
HERMAN PROEHL KILLS SELF.
Wealthy Racine Man Despondent Over
Ill-health, It Is Said

RACINE, Wis, April 1G.-Herman
Proehl, wealthy resident of Racine,
president of the Mechanics Building as
ISOLATION, committed suicide Sunday by
sending a bullet into his brain. Despon-
dency because of the i'll health of him
self and wife is believed to have been
the cause. For years Mr.. Proehl con
Quoted a large piano salesroom and was
forced to retire because of i'll health and
partial blindness. While seated with his
wife and daughter Proehl said that he
would go to his room on the second floor
and rest. \ few minutes later the report
Of revolver startled Mrs. Proehl and
she found him with a bullet hole in the
right temple. Mr.. Proehl was 56 years
old.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
RecIaiminq he Sahara Desert.

AS a result of recent scientific inves-
LEGATIONS it may be possible to revise our
ideas of the barrennesS of the Sahara
desert. since it has been found by boring
that there are numerous springs which
rise to the surface and make possible "A
system of irrigation. In the territory
to the south of Algeria government ir-
rigation survey has been at work making
q series of deep test borings, some of
which are as deep as 1000 feet. In this
way considerable water has been en-
countered. and in certain cases already
twice the usual amount of water has
been made available for the palm groves.
-Harper's Weekly.
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Must Go to Prison.

w. B. Bradbury, millionaire property
owner of San Francisco, was sentenced
in San Rafael to serve one year in San
Quentin for perjury. Bradbury, who is
70 years old and in feeble health, will
appeal the case, but it isn't likely that
he will escape prison. Bradbury first
gained notoriety when he persistently
violated a new ordinance forbiddng spit
ting in street cars. He chewed tobacco
and claimed he had right to spit where
he pleased. After he had paid half
dozen $50 fines the judge warned him he
would be imprisoned the next time, so
Bradbury quit Three years ago he
moved across the bay and has been in
constant litigation with neighbors. The
perjury charge grew out of one of these
suits.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
ARE Welded HALF A CENTURY.
Aged Evansville Lake Sailor and Wife
Celebrate Anniversary.

EVANSVILLE. Wis, April 16-
Especial. Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Lake
celebrated their golden wedding anniver-
sary Saturday. Their neighbors and
friends surprised them in the evening
Mr.. Lake was born at Conneaut, O..
September 8, 1880, and his wife, Julia
Helmer Lake, was born in Allegheny
county, n. Y, January /, 1884. Both
were schoolmates at Conneaut. Mr..
Lake was a captain on the Great Lakes
for many years. His life on the waters
extended over period Of fifty-two years
They have two sons, William and Ed
win. both of Chicago. William Lake is
prominent member of the board of
trade.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20

preserved and when struck against a
hard substance the steel rings almost as
true as when it left the armorer's hand
more than 800 years ago.
1t has the spear point on top. battleax
on one side and a curved knife on the
other, reminding one of the ancient in
structions to the halberdier in training
who was taught that IF the axe stroke
should fail to repair his mistake with a
prompt thrust of the piked head
De Soto went into camp for the win
ter in what is now Pontotoc county and
the remains of his intrenchments were in
evidence a few years ago and may pos
Sibly be still visible. In April. 1541. he
continued his march to the northwest
until he reached what is now De Soto
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
SPUKIS PRUFANE
MEMORIAL DAY,
Supt. Cary Holds This View and Asks
Wisconsin Teachers to
Act

MADISON, Wis, April 16.-[Spe-
cial l-That sports and amusemerts
should not be permitted on Memorial
day is the keynote of the introduction i'll
the Memorial day annual for Wisconsin.
This introduction was prepared by State
Superintendent of Schools {. L. Cary,
and the annual has just received state
wide circulation. 1t calls upon teachers
to prevent the "desecration of the day
Opportunity for Youth.
Mr.. Cary, after stating that each Me
mortal day brings to the youth of the ma
ton the privilege of placing a token OF
appreciation upon the graves of those
who sacrificed themselves for their
country, continues in his introduction as
follows:
The day is consccrated to the purpose of
ignoring all, living or dead. who contrib
uted to the preservation of the Union. 1t
Is more than Il holiday; it is Il holy day;
sacred 10 the memory of those who shed
their blood for freedom and liberty, de
voted to the solemn pleasure of houorng
those of the living who risked the horrors
or war that each and every man might
partake of the benefits of freedom and
dedicated to the necessity of SO training
the youth that free institutions bought with
blood and treasure may never crumble and
decay.
Not a Day for Amusement
Memorial day is sacred and should not
be profaned by sports and games. 1t is
not day for amuSemcntS. 1t was eStab-
llShed ut time when every home in the
land was IN mourning. Il day upon which
Il grateful people could offer thanks to the
memory of its honored dead. TO make il Il
day of recreation defeats the purpose for
which 1t was designed.
School boards and teachers are earnestly
requested to do all in their power TO pre-
vent the dissertation of the day and to use
every means TO create in the community L
desire for Its proper observance.
Appropriate exercises commemorative OF
the day should be held in every school in
the state. 1t should be made an event 10
be remembered by every pupil in the school.
An invitation should be extended to the
q. a. Il. to be present, and if there is no
post in the community, personal invitations
should be sent 10 the old soldiers of the
heighborhOod to come and If possible re-
count to the school their war experiences.
i Patriotism Most Necessary.
, In schools are gathered the youth Of
every land. The pupil of the present will
pe the citizen, and if need be, the soldier
lof tomorrow. 1t is the duty of the teacher
TO make such a preparation for the day as
Wlll teach the origin, spirit and history of
Jour institutions. Patriotism is Il growth.
III is the product of the teachings of the
home and school. If our institutions are to
prevail, love of country, Il devotion TO
duty ana integrity of purpose must be de
yeloped in the hearts of the pupils which
shall safeguard their existence.
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yEsPAsIAN wAENER qualified support. The rebate evil
which gives the dishonest dealer unfair advantage
the one, should be driven from the channels
under the lash of the law. If this is
will because the honest carriers and the ship
pers Of country fail to cooperate with the national
administration In enforcing law
Life insurance companies to great extent the
savings the people and should by legislation be
placed strict surveillance national banks and
the misrepresentation embezzlement by their
officials should be declared to be felony punishable by
Imprisonment In the penitentiary
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20

it legal tender" To this extent, they
argue, the language is in a fluid state.
They will attempt to solidify 1t in the
better form. There are many other
words which leading English writer's
of this and other centuries have used,
but which have not received common
acceptance. They are Of the kind that
approach the phonetic form, and at the
same time are shorter than the words
in common usage. There are also words
containing diphthongs, which might be
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20

trials of life Those who thinking about them
selves notice that they neglected, and those
who busy helping other people have time to dis
their injuries What most in life
is not what men are thinking of u.s. but how we are
carrying ourselves, not what do to but what
do to them. And is tempted to conclude with adj
mirable reflection of Bacon Those of true inward
bity Of character ashamed of nothing but base
duct, and not ready to take ofense at supposed At
fronts because they keep clear of whatsoever deserves
tempt and consider what is undeserved is beneath their
notice"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
START IMMENSE LUMBER CUT.
bayfield, Mills Employ zoo Men to Work
$4,000, 900 Feet.

BAYFIELD,, Wis, April 16.-[Spe-
cial. THE coming season will be a busy
one for Bayfield,. The H. ID. Pike Lum-
Der company will start their mill on
April 90, cutting for the Wachsmuth
Lumber company, with whom the Pike
company has a contract to cut 25,000-
300 feet this season. The mill will run
day and night, employing about 200 men.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
DROP CASES AGAINST CDR" THILL.
Mysterious Hudson Man Cannot Be Con-
victed for Fracticing.
HUDSON, Wis. April 1G.-

HUDSON, Wis, April 1G.-[Special. I
John Thrill, the mysterious German
doctor" of Somerset, who is said to be
performing many remarkable cures, will
be allowed to practice without further in
reference on the part of the state board
of medical examiners, which ordered the
district attorney of st. CroiX county two
weeks ago to prosecute him for treating
patients without having state license
or certificate as a physician and surgeon.
\ week ago Thill was tried here for
treating Andrew Solberg, March 4, 1906,
and the jury of six found him not guilty.
Immediately afterward the district at
torney began action again st Thin for
three similar acts. The jury disagreed
and all cases will be dropped.
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State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas Coun'

", s..
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm Of F. J. Cheney
& Co, doing business in the City Of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID.
1856. A. w GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testimO-
mails, free F. J. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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and often could not get my shoes on.
Beginning to use Doans Kidney Pills
l got relief before | had used half
box, but continued taking them until
cured. The bloating subsidized and l
was we'll again.
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo, n Y.
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Dollar Bills Keen Warm.

For protection against the wintry
blasts Charles Keibe has been wearing
dollar bills around his body for several
days. Strung together the bills We're
wrapped beneath his shirt. Keibe was
in police court at Cleveland. charged
with intoxication. He was without an
overcoat. How DO you keep warm in
such weather as this with those light
cotlies?" asked Judge Fielder TN
show YOU remarked Keibe. He took
off his coat aud vest and showed the
covering of dollar bills.
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WOULD REFORM OUR SPELLING

Carnegie Gives Money to Help Along
the Campaign.
The announcement that a committee
of experts in the use of English had
secured the financial support ($15,OOO
per Year, Of Andrew Carnegie in a
campaign TO simplify the spelling Of
the language has stirred up a great
deal of comment, not only in this
country, but in England. AIgernon
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20

Ivan, Bluff and
Third SITS, Mar
quette Mich, who
says: Il had back
ache and bearing
down pain, and at
times my limbs
would swell to
twice natural size.
l could hardly get
III, pls 1orXrn cfnipc
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
HONESTY II OFFICIAL LIFE.
By VcsCssiau Warner

The demand OF the hour in official
life is intellectual honesty, demand
for officials to act right, as well as to
think right; officials who hew to the
line of duty as God gives them light
to see their duty, letting the chips
fall where they may.
The Presidents efforts to secure leg
islatlon clothing the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission with power to in
sure a square deal between common
carriers and shippers have my I'M
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20

The medical officer of health reports
to the Galway urban council a case of
overcrowding. 1t consists of one room
and a kitchen that are occupied by four
teen adults of both sexes, baby, two
dogs and two donkays.
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UPON WHAT MONEY SHOULD A COUPLE WE'D?
By Helen Ofdfeid

No girl who has not been brought up in the
school of poverty, who cannot exercise prac-
teal economy, and, moreover, ''do without"
chcerfully. is fit to be wife to a poor man,
while even such one is wise to bear in mind
strength Of purpose to marry poverty than
patiently and cheerily to accept the conse-
luences.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
Exactly.

She-About two marriages ago
Judge.
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jealousy Prompts Attempt at Suicide.

LONE ROCK. Wis. April 16.-I Spe-
.ial Joseph Wanek shot himself Sun
lay evening and is now in Il critical con-
lition. Jealousy is given as the cause.