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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08

his or her own business" Such a
definition would be laughed at in Phil
adelphia, says the New York Trib-
une. A "busybody' in Philadelphia
is an inanimate object which reveals
animate objects. Nowhere in the coun-
try are busybOdies employed so extern
sively as in the Quaker City. They
are to be found on almost every house.
at least on every house Of any preten-
sions
Unless you have lived in Philadel-
phia such an explanation would not
prove satisfactory, however A busy
body is composed Of three pieces of
mirror set at three different angles,
so that the light reflected from either
one of the two angles is reflected into
the glass set at the third or opposing
angle. The three glasses are arrang-
ed on a piece of iron rod so bent and
fastened to the Intel of the window in
the second story of the building that
any person on the second floor of the
building can, by looking into the top
most piece Of glass, see what is going
on in the street below or who or what
may be passing up and down the
street without opening the window to
look out. The mirrors take the place
of bay windows.
The primary object in setting up
busybody is to see who is at the front
door, or who may be approaching from
either side of the building to the
door. The topmost piece of glass is
tilted so that it will show the front
doorstep. One piece of glass is set
at an angle to catch a reflection of all
that is going on at the right side of
the street and another to reflect the
approach to the left
In Philadelphia, where ninety-nine
out of every 100 houses are built out
built in line, busybodies become great
time savers for hOusekeepers If I'M
desirable callers come to the front door
the busybOdy gives timely notice of
their approach, and the person sought
need not be at home. By keeping an
eye on the busybody the woman at
her sewing can detect the caller the
moment he comes within range Of the
mirrors, and plenty of time is given
for prinking.
The busybody is useless on a house
which has it's front covered with a
porch or which sets back from the
street.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
GLASS WORKERS TO GO
BELGIANS, DECLARED CONTRACT
LABORERS, MUST LEAVE.
Secretary Strauss Finds That Trouble
in Labor Unions Are at
Fault.

WASHINGTON, d. C. May Sec
rotary Straus of the department Of COM
merce and labor has ordered deported
as contract laborers, fifteen glass work
ers brought to this country from Bel
GUM. The report in the matter, it is
said, indicates that the labor unions,
whose members alien contract labor law
was intended to protect, have resorted
to the importation of foreigners as a re-
suit of disagreements with rival unions.
Information reached the department in
February that an effort was being made
by the president of one rival glass blow
ers' union to bring into the United States
several hundred cutters and flatteners
furnished under an agreement with the
head of the Belgian glass workers I'M
ion. On February %, the party of fifteen
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
Drowned AIanuscrfpt.

James Russell Lowell, the first edi-
tor of the Atlantic, was walking across
Cambridge bridge when his hat blew
off and fell into the Charles with half
dozen or more manuscripts with
which it was freighted and which he
was returning TO the Boston office. A
boatman recovered the hat, but the
scattered manuscripts persisted in those
waves of oblivion. IF they had been
accepted articles, it wouldn't have been
ouite so bad, for" said he, I'VE might
with some grace ask the writer's for
fresh copies. But how can You tell a
Prospecting contributor that his
manuscript has been not only rejected,
but sent to a watery grave?'-J. T.
Trowbridge in Atlantic.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
Observatorium seems to indicate that
the Gulf Stream now moves more rap
idly than formerly.
How He Knew.

4 lady who was perfectly well, but
fancied she was suffering from fever,
called on an old and experienced ply
stefan to consult him. She described
her symptoms at some length, and
he listened patiently. At last he said :
Il think 1 understand your case,
madam. Sit perfectly still a few mo-
ments and let me look at you
She complied, and lie eyed her at
tentively for nearly a minute, glanc-
ing at his watch once or twice in the
meantime.
There is nothing the matter with
you, madam" he said. You haven't
the slightest indication of fever. Your
heartbeat is perfectly normal"
why, how do you know, doctor?''
she asked, in surprise. You didn't
feel my pulse"
Il didn't need to-" he answered. Il
counted the vibrations of the ostrich
feather on your hat And he bowed
her out
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
THE CAPTAINS REMEDY.


A young woman who recently made
a trip to Europe decided to consult the
captain of the ship as to the best pre-
ventive for seasickness. Having armed
herself with a letter Of introduction to
the officer, she waited until the ship
had cleared Sandy Hook, says a writer
IN the Bohemian, and then approached
him. She described her fears, and beg
ged for q remedy.
My dear lady" replied the captain.
with an amused smile, you will not be
troubled with any illness if you will do
what l tell you. Most ladies confine
themselves to their staterooms. and
thereby incur the very thing they fear.
Now if you will stay on deck. get all
the fresh air you can, walk up and
down, take good physical care Of your
self, and try not to think of trouble,
you will never be seasick."
The lady thanked him. She followed
the directions faithfully. and when the
ship ran into the tail end of a heavy
northwest gale, she never felt a uuaIm.
She appeared regularly at meals, and
enjoyed herself thoroughly.
As the gale was abating. she be-
thought her that it was due the cap.
tain that she should thank him for
his good advice, and approaching the
deck steward, entrusted him with a
message asking for an interview. In
due time the steward returned. saving
that the captain was unable to grant
her an interview.
why not?" she questioned. "Why
won't he see me-"
Captains compliments, MISS" said
the steward, but he's suffering with
bit of seasickness, which as lasted
two days now, an he amt in shape to
talk to YOU"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
TACKLE PURGING BILLS,
Prevent Corporation Campaign
Contributions.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 2.-The
various measures to prevent corpora
tons from making campaign contribu-
tons were taken up today by the Sen
ate committee on privileges and cleo
Dillingham;, Johnston and Cary. 1t was
stated that several states which have
passed such legislation have repealed it
for the reason that it was designed
to promote perjury and fill the peniten-
tiaries." The indications are that no &C
ton will be taken at the present session.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
SMOKED A PIPE 100 YEARS.
Kansas City Negro Woman Says She
Is 125 Years Old.

At the foot Of Lafayette avenue Kan
sas City, Kan, lives negro woman
who says she is 125 years old-and
that she can prove it, declares the Kan
sas City Star. Mrs. Nancy Gordon is
her name. She was born near Alexan-
dria, Va, about 1892 She was the
slave Of Matthias Boone. a wealthy cot
ton planter Of that vicinity, who was
an officer in the Continental army.
81 was sold, the first time" Mrs
Gordon said recently, ito satisfy a
sheriff's warrant. My masters daugh-
ter, Ellen, was married to a young
planter, William GiIIiss, and [ was Civ
en- to them as a dowry. Ny new mas
ter was a spendthrift. That's why
was sold at a sheriff's sale to John
Gordon of Vicksburg, Miss, a cotton
grower. I was put to work weaving
cotton cloth. 7 was married soon after
l went to Master Gordon's home We
had nine children, but all except two
are dead"
Mrs. Gordon lived with the Gordon
family until after the Civil War. Then
she moved to Kansas City, Kan. four
teen years ago. She is wrinkled and
rheumatic, but still retains all her fac
uIties She is an ardent Methodist and
expounds its doctrines to all who will
listen.
Mrs. Gordon, while telling the story
of her life, drew from her apron pocket
a clay pipe, filed it with tobacco, and.
lighting it with a piece of paper which
she had touched to a live coal in her
fire, said: "Well, boy, I've told you
enough. Go way and let me smoke
I've smoked a pipe for more than a
hundred years, and l can't stop it"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
EMMA GOLDMAN.


Both worthless Of
widely those
tried kill a
policing speak
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
JAIL EXPRESS CLERK. DENY PLAGUE RUMOR

WILLEMSTAD, Curacoa, May q
The American gunboat Paducah came
in here today from Puerto CabeIlo Her
officers declare that Venezuela denies
the existence Of the plague at Caracas.
Trains are running freely between Cara
cas- and Puerto Cabello, and the Padu-
cab was given a clean bill Of health.
The gunbOat viii return to Puerto Ca
bello. on Monday. The plague at La
American minister, w. w. Russell, is
still at Caracas.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
Wells Fargo Employe in Chicago Has
Admitted the Theft Of Over
5000.

CHICAGO, Ill, May 2.-Edward J.
Steiber, money order clerk at the Polk
street station for the Wells Fargo Ex-
press company, is under arrest here
pending an examination of his accounts.
He was arrested on a specific charge
of appropriating $50 of the com
pany's money, but the total amount of
the shortage. according to officials of the
company, will probably be anywhere
from $1,000 to $4,000. Steiber admitted
today that he had taken over 5000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
NEW PAPER IN PEKIN,

PEKIN. May Grand Councillor
Yuan-Shi-Kai has begun the publication
of a national newspaper in Pekin. 1t
is called Chinese Public Opinion and is
published in English. This new enter
prise is part of the general movement
to express in the press the feeling of
China with regard to her international
situation.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08

statute book but upon the character of the supervisors
and regulators you must have higher quality Of
citizenship in those who administer the laws than in
those whose the laws and their admins
tration necessary
Between who attempts to fool the people in
order get rich the who attempts fool the
people in order to get Office between him who seeks his
personal profit through abuse a director
and the who public office himself his
personal friends there is nothing to choose.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
AMEND NATURALIZATION ACT.
House Committee Reports Changes Fa
vOrably.

WASHINGTON. D. c., MAY "a
bill amending the naturalization act was
ordered favorably reported today by the
House committee on immigration The
bill raises the fee which clerks of courts
may charge for the issuing of natural
either the applicant for admission to
citizenship or the United States to take
an appeal within sixty days from the
date of the entry of the final order, on
questions of law only, to the United
States circuit court of appeals for the
circuit in which such order is secured.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
THE TEST OF OFFICIAL FITNESS.
By Gov. Hughes of New York.

Every governmental scheme finds
its ultimate test in the character of
the men who may be brought to its
execution. Men who in trade will
resort to dishonest methods and I'm
fair practices IN competition will at
tempt to fatten themselves at the
expense Of the public if they are
elected to Office. Men who will prey
upon minority stockholders or abuse
the trusts that are committed to them
in our great financial enterprises will
prey upon the people If they have
chance.
Whether powers Of supervision and
regulation will be wisely exercised
Jec1opJc NOT ,1noO tho words Of tha
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
MALAVITCH IS NAMED.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 2.-The
appointment Of NJ. MaleyskyMaIavitch
to be ambassador Of Russia to Japan
was officially announced today. Up to
the present time Russia has been repre-
scented at Toxic by q legation. NJ. Mo
tonO, the japanese minister at st. Pc
tersburg, also has been promoted to the
rank of ambassador.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08

killed by other animals by and eaten. Of all
living creatures is the bOOdthrsty and more
animals fall victims to his greed cruelty appetite than
to the murderous instincts earnvorous or other ami
mails.
Some have made the assertion that certain animals,
when they feel the approach DEATH to some hid
ing place, cave hollow tree, crevice in
rocks, and there await the end. That may true and
is decidedly probable but does not explain the fact that
only in the animals found
IN such places 1t has often been commented upon that
even in the districts where monkeys abundant
monkeys scarcely found writer's like
Plny speak with remarkable erdition of the which
certain domestic and wild animals reach but their writ
ings throw light upon the question as to what be-
comes Of the animals after death The of car
and skeletons actually found is far too
small to give satisfactory explanation of that puzzlng
question which is still waiting for its Oedpus.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
In NIeIOdrama.

Knightly Hero-I say, old chap, that
Iady's glove episode makes a great hit.
Admitting Super-Yes, sir, you're al
ways sure of a hand on that.-Balti-
more American.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
BROKERS ARE INDICTED.
Well Known Cincinnati Men Charged
with Running Bucket
shops.

CINCINNATI, O., May 2-Thirty-
four indictments were returned by the
grand jury today against well known
Cincinnati brokers on charges of partici-
pating in the operation of alleged bucket
shops.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08

world is growing daintier of its accord whether
publicly are helping make it sO-there is good
to expect it to become fit place for
as parlor And there is little ground fearing that
will turn either into rOwdies because they
have left their
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
WHERE DO WILD ANIMALS DIE?
By DR.. Theodore ZeH.

Where do wild animals die? This question
has often been asked, and many learned nat
llralists have tried to find satisfactory an
swer, but even at the present time compare
lively little is known that would throw a
clear light upon that subject The question
is simple enough and easily answered in some
cases, but extremely difficult in other cases.
In large number of cases the animals are
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08

or evolution at work slowly ana surely
refining The cold, hard world to-day is not nearly
uncomfortable brutal the choicest home
life Of the savages
If the western world seems little untamed in
with the oriental it is because its civilization
so much newer Less than two thousand years ago 1t
was chiefly savages whereas over twenty thousand
years ago Orientals writing poetry phios
ophy Or If America seems ruder than Europe it is
because insist upon civizng everybody. Europe
they been satisfied with few "gentles" They
have called them the quality" But in America we
pay attention 'quantity too And If cannot turn
them all out gentlemen by the time they nat
urazed citizens, at least find them easy to dis
tinggish arrivals by their better behavior
better dress. Whichever way take it-whether the
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
WORLD OR WCMEN-WHICH WILL CHANGE?
R. <Jo
BY Ada May kreCker

1t does not seem unreasonable to expect
women in the long run to give to the big
world something Of their own natures 1t is
only what they have done in the home That
is why the homes where they are queens are
thought refined and beautiful and why the big
outside world where they are slaves is called
hard and cold. But even if women should
not do much to soften the big world, the nat
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
AMERICAN CHARACTER CONTRADICTIONS.
BY DR.. Felix Adler.

We have no great leadership in politics or
III other fields. The average American inteIi-
gence is high, but we have not the peaks that
tower above the average. No country needs
great leaders so much as a democracy, and in
no country have they appeared less than in
our democracy
The false Idea of equality, I imagine. has
something to do with il II is q n1rions foot
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08

Americans the most ndivdualisc and the least in
divdualisc Nowhere is indivdualism much encour-
aged and nowhere much discouraged.
American air is filled spirit of enernris,.
the other hand he is less independent than the Eng
ilshman He would never assert his rights when no ia
ousted the nglisman he is afraid of being singular
when he steps out and resents that which bear
Democracy is unfayorabe to individuasm in this re
spect.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
Would Eliminate "Airs."

In the opinion Of Mr. Overman. 4 less
expensive house would prevent Amer
Icas diplomatic representatives putting
on so many airs"
Mr. Hale admitted that it was the in
tention to follow up the matter each year
by appropriations for the other capitals,
one at a time
While not opposing the proposition,
Mr.. Teller insisted that an attempt was
being made to establish a precedent with
out proper consideration of the subject
Maintaining that before insttuting
such an entire change of policy at least
a general consideration of the subject
should be had, Mr.. Culberson of Texas
made a point of order against the pro-
vision which, despite the arguments of
Mr.. Lodge, the chair sustained
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
Total Is $3,983,305.

The provision accordingly went out of
the bill, which thereupon was passed.
Including the two amendments adopted
yesterday, the bill carries a total appro-
priation of S3,9S3, 305.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08

BELOIT-Rev. WilfrId A. Roweu has been
installed pastor OF the First Congregational
church of this city, after nearly one years
pastorate.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
TELLS WHO Is COMING.
Busybody Is the Useful Device EN-
pIoyed by PhiIadeIphians.

If you were to ask the average per-
son what a busybody is the reply would
probably be lone who does not mind
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
EULoGIEs FOR DEAD SENATORS.

Mallory and Bryan Of Florida Are Hon
Ored IN Senate.
WASHINGTON. D. c., May .
EulOgies on the life, character and pub.
lie services of the late Senators Mallory
and Bryan of Florida were delivered in
the Senate today. AS Il further mark of
respect the Senate adjourned until Mon
day
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
WILL PURCHASE No
EMBASSY BUILDING
APPROPRIATION OF 100000 FOR
PARIS STRICKEN OUT IN
SENATE.
POINT OF ORDER is RAISED.
Entire Change of Policy Cannot Be
Made Without Due Con-
Sideration
GENERAL BILL FINALLY PASSED

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 2.-Cou-
sideratiOn was given by the Senate today
to the bill making appropriations for the
diplomatic and consular service of the
United States.
Mr.. Hale. in explaining the provision
appropriating 100000 for an embassy
building at Paris, said the committee
on foreign affairs had looked into the
subject thoroughly and had recommend
ed it.
Asked by Mr.. Overman why Berlin.
London and other European capitals
We're not included in the bill, Mr.. Hale
said the appropriation for Paris repre-
scented a departure and was the begin
nlng OF new policy of the government
by providing legation and embassy build
ingS tor Its diplomatic representatives.
MIR. Hale declared that the 500. 900
was not too large a sum when the prop
critics of other governments III Paris were
considered. The idea was, he said. to
enable men of modest means to accept
the position of ambassador.
Does the senator think poor man
can live in a 100000 house in Paris ="
Mr.. Overman inquired.
He can live better replied Mr.. Hale.
IF he has the house furnished him
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-08
SUGGESTED STREET OF THE UPPER AIR.

a of the Of
York.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24
THE PAINTING SEASON.

Good results in painting az the Ieast
cost depend largely upon the material
chosen. Paint is simple oonpou,d
and the ingredients can be easily test.
ed. The solid part or pigment should
be White Lead. The llquid mart
should be Linseed OIL. Those heat In.
formed on painting always buy these
ingredients separately and have their
painter mix them fresh for each lob
Before the mixing the test IA made
Place n pea-slzed bit OF White Lead
on piece Of charcoal or piece Of
wood. Blow the fame against Il and
see what Il will do. n IL ia pure
White Lead. little drops OF bright pure
metallic lead will appear and with pa.
uonce the White Lead can be com.
pletely reduced to one globule Of metal.
lie lead. This is because pure white
Lead Ia made from metallic lead.
You may test dozens OF other 40.
called White Leads and not no able
TO reduce one OF them TO lead n thsv
VIII not change wholly to lead but
leave a residue. II is clear that some
adulterant ia present
II you should have your painting
done with such materials. no matter
how cheap they might seem. IL would
be costly In the end.
National Lead COMPANY. Wood.
bridge Building. New York CITY are
sending on request a blowpipe free to
any one about to have painting done.
so that the White Lead may be test.
ed. with II will be sent a handsomely
printed booklet having as It's fronts.
piece tho Dutch Boy Painter" re.
produced from the original painting.
This little painter has become noted
rs the guaranty OF pure White Lead.