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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Rare, Rarer.

An English naturalist was showing
his fine collection of spiders to some
American friends. All at once they were
alarmed to see that giant specimen had
escaped from his case and was ap-
preaching them. One of those present,
4 Philadelphia physician, had the pres
ence of mind to jump up and kill the
animal
What pity" exclaimed the English
naturalist. DO you know that was Il
very rare species of spider?'
Never mind" returned the culprit,
I've made it rarerr'-Brooklyp Life.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
MidIlenleD.

Retailers are necessary according to
present methods of doing business. and
until farmers organize selling force
Of their own middlemen will continue
to toll the farmers grist as thoroughly
as the traffic will bear. Peaches may
rot CT the ground in Missouri while
selling for . cents each in Chicago. but
the farmer in Missouri is helpless be-
cause he has no representative in the
market center. The time will come
when farmers will have an agent at
each central point to handle farm prod
ucts and distribute them either to the
consumer or retail grocer. When that
time comes farmers will come nearer
getting what they work for. 1t is just
as necessary to sell right as to farm
Observation-Disclosures Optimist.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Of nothing more elaborate than a
cheese box, to the outside of
which three strips of tough lath or
thin board are nailed, as pictured. At
the top Of the two upright pieces
hole is bored, which, allowing the in
sertion Of an old bucket bail, makes
the carrier complete. Used with rea
sonable care, it will endure service
for years.-Farm and Home
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

it really does, a naturalist says that
to collect pound Of clover honey the
bees must deprive $4,000 clover bios
SONS Of their sweetness. To do this the
$4,000 flowers must be visited by g.
10000 bees, or, in other words, to col
lect his pound Of honey one bee must
make $4,000 trips to and from the
hive. as bees are known to fly for
miles In their quest Of suitable fields
of operation, it is clear that single
ounce Of honey represents millions of
miles OF travel.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Personal Opinion.

A summer visitor who was trying a
horse, the property of a New Hampshire
farmer, with a view to buying him, no.
ticed the after driving a few miles the
animal pulled very hard, requiring firm
hand and constant watching. DO You
think this is just the horse for a lady to
driver he inquired. doubtfully. Well"
answered the owner, with an air of great
want to be the husband of the woman
who could drive that horse -Argonaut
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Heard but Not Seen.

The prisoner acknowledged that he
had stolen the precious stone.
What did you do with it," demanded
the police officer.
Swallowed it," returned the accused,
defiantly.
The officer did not look surprised. I've
often heard of a diamond in the rough"
he commented.-Phi Record.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

take to my bed.
The urine was
cloudy and con-
tanned much sedi-
ment. The doctor
was not helping
me and l began
using Doan's Kid
ney Pills. They
stopped that at
tack and as l kept
on 11CiOr tho trpot-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Home Tonic for Old People.

Wonderful results, eventually restor-
ing full physical vigor, are obtained
from the following: To one-half pint
good whiskey. add one ounce syrup sar-
saparilla and one ounce Toris COM
pound. which can be procured from any
druggist. Take in teaspoonful doses
before each meal and before retiring.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
No Wander She's CrOss.

The woman who has thousand pet
ty cares and annoyances while she suf-
ferS with headache or Sideache must
not be blamed if she cannot always be
angelicany amiable. What she needs
is thoughtfulness from her family and
such simple and natural remedy as
Lanes Family Medicine, the herb tea
that makes weak women strong and
we'll. Sold by druggists and dealers,
25c.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Lots Easier.

Bobby rushed out to meet his father
the other day as he was returning from
work, and said, breathlessly:
"Oh, papa, l won't have to study near
ly SO hard at school any more"
Now, Bobby had been doing far from
well, and his father was pleased to hear
of the new interest, hoping for better
things.
"How's that, my son." said he.
'Oh, 1 got put back a class. The
Housekeeper.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

You will be glad to know Lanes Pleas
ant Tablets (laxative) will stop in an hour
n cold that could not Rewarded off by any
thing else. They will always break up a
cold almost Immediately. Druggists and
Woodward. lie Roy, n. Y. Sample free.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

walk ups tairs
without stopping
on the way. l
tried three differ
ent doctors and
each told me some
thing different. I
received no benefit
from any of them.
but seemed to Suf,
fer more. The last
doctor said moth
ing would restore
INV hpalfb I ba l.o,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

poultry, one wants
something lighter
and less cumber-
some than a bas-
ket, and more
convenient than a
peck measure. A
tin pail would
answer the pur-
pose very well
were it not that
when it gets wet
it will soon rust.
The receptacle IL
Illustrated consists
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Al Inquiring Mind.

Mrs. Mulligan-Oi hear that Mrs Ca
sey is givin' 4 party on Monday. Her
youngest daughters comm out.
Mrs. Dugan-An' phwat was she in
fer?-Century Magazine.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Browns Bronchial Troches relieve
Throat Irritations caused by cold or use
of the voice. In boxes % cents. Sam
pies mailed free. John l. Brown & Son,
Boston, Mass.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Your working power depends upon your
health Garfield Tea corrects disorders of
liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels; over
comes constipation, purifes the blood
brings good health.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

A rather elaborate three piece suit of
wisteria linen, has self colored trim
mings. The coat is pointed at front and
sides, and the bottom finished with
ball fringe. The skirt opens on the left
side, in A panel effect. Small wisteria
colored crochet buttons fasten the coat
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
A Work of Art.

Maud lat reception = How wonder
fully composed Ethel looks this after
noon.
Extraordinarily. It took her over two
hours.-Boston Transcript.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Peru, in the opinion of Prof. Qua
RIM, might rank among the leading in
dustrial states of the world by the util-
ization of electric power and electric
smelling.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

The largest family in Paris has eight
sons and five daughters living and three
children dead. The eldest son applied
the other day For exemption from mill
tary service.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Their Scheme.

Mrs. Knicker = How do you induce
your cook to stay?
Mrs. Bocker-We give her an engage
ment ring that has to be returned.-Har-
perS Bazaar
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Wouldn't STAY.

There was a young fellow from Mars
Who rode once or twice on our cars.
Like the rest of the chaps,
He could only get straps,
So he left and went back to the stars.
New York Herald.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Pettit's Eye saIvc 100 Years old,

relieves tired eyes, quickly cures eye aches,
infamed, sore, watery or liberated eyes.
All druggists or Howarl Bros, Buffalo
y. Y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN


Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Wise people use Hamlins Wizard Oil
to stop pain because they know it always
makes good. Foolish people try expert
ments. Ask your druggists about it.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydlaE.P inkham's Vegetaa
BILE Compound Cured Her.

Willimantic, Conn.-"For five years
| suffered untold agony from female
troubles, causing backache, Irregular
ties, dizziness and nervous prostra-
ton. 1t was ImnnSSihla for ma To
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

ment cleared my system of uric acid,
regulated the urine and cured the
bachache''
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

use Of braces. No description is re-
CURED, save, perhaps, that the wire
at the top Of the posts is twisted tight
and held TO the posts with staples.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

We Pay l0-11 Cents for Cowhides.
High price for furs and SELL leather
cheap. n. w. Hide & Fur Co, Mime
apolis, Mimi.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Louisiana has 100000 acres of
swamp land, which are at present total
ly useless.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Economical Feed Carrier

In handling dry feed, such as oats.
buckwheat, shelled corn, bran and the
like, for feeding farm animals and
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
To Him That Hath

1t is ole of the ironies of fate that the
man who has a job needn't dress so we'll
as the man looking for one.-Newark
Evening News.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Boats of 1000 to 1000 tonnage now
ply between Japan and FOrmosa on reg
ular three and fve-day schedules.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Rec. Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
Relieved BY Murine Eye Remedy Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Mu-
rine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain.
Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago,
for illustrated Eye Book Free.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Statistics show that, though fair
haired people are as a rule less strong
than those who have dark hair, yet the
former live longer than the latter
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

MRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
Children teethtng softens the gums, reduces in
Illumination, allays pain. cures wind collie. IS
cents a bottle.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
SLABS OF PAIN.

Like Thrusts of n Knife in the Back.
William r. Walter, Chatsworth, Ill,
says: Pains in my back that felt like
knife thrusts made me quit work and
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles In 6 to IA days money refunded
6oc.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
HOW Bees Work

The bee is noted for its industrious
habits, but to show how much work
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

Norway uses 100000 pounds of
dried apples annually, of which $50. 900
pounds come from the United States d.
rectly
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
ss a'' t,ss. vii. s.s THOMPSON EYE WATER

TEXAS LANDS-Best and cheapest earth
Write today for prices and description. Don't
wait. HUMPHREYS REALTY CO.. Maria, Texas
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Only One ..BRoMo eyININE-

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Look
for the signature of e. w. GROVE. Used the
World over to Cure q Cold in One Day 25c
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
HoW'S This :!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
+. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +: ).
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to carry OUT
any obligations made by his firm.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Gate for Wire Fence

Tatt TOT w Ire Fence,
The cut illustrates a method Of
making a wire fence gate without the
The Washington times., 1909-10-07
Inventors, League Acts

The Washington Inventors League
this morning began work OF stimulating
interest in the project Of securing the.
next international aviation meet for
Washington. the flights to be held at
College Park between Washington and
Baltimore
At an enthusiast. meeting resolutions
were passed unani nOusly indoTsing the
stction OF the Chamber OF Commerce
and the Washington Aero club for its
work. and asking that Congress APP
pTopriate 10000 for p1zcs and awards
Section y article I Of the Constitution rs
cited as authority for Congress 20 make
such appropriation. as promoting the
progress of sciences and the useful
arts
Many new members were received at
last nights meeting. The trip OF Corr
missioner Of Patents Moore who -
studying conditions abroad was heartily
commended by the organization as being
a first step in the direction Of more
satisfactory patent treaties between the
United States and foreign countries
The Washington times., 1909-10-07
GREAT WELCOME
FOR MIX IN ZURICH

ZURICH. Switzerland, Oct Edgar
". Mix, the American balloonist, who,
after remarkable race, has carried of
first honors for the James Gordon Benz
nett cup by sailing from Zurich to the
heart OF the forest NORTH OF Warsaw. in
Russian Poland. is 10 receive a great
welcome upon his return here.
There is naturally some disappolnt-
ment that the Swiss pilots did not re-
peat the victories OF the past year, but
Mix is being generously toasted all over
Zurich today, and the general senti-
ment seems to be that Of rejoicing that
an American won the prize
Experts in aeronautics are unanimous
in praise OF Mix's difficult achievement.
Although the office report is not in to-
day. IL is conservativeiy calculated that
he covered a distance of between Gas. "a
and 69553 miles.
MiN's achfev ement was accomplished
in the face OF storms that drove the
other pilots 20 earth, and the entire
city is filed today with those who adj
mire the Americans daring
second dispatch received from Mix
indicated that, nCtwit Asta nding his
passports, he may be detained until an
order for his release is received from
st. Petersburg. The American ambas-
sador at st. Petersburg las been ad-
vised of Mix's predicament and an early
order for his release is expected.
Mix was in the air approximately
forty hours, or from Sunday noon until
3 O'Clock Tuesday morning. It is be-
lieVed that the story of his race will
show IL 10 have been orr Of the most
thrilling ever made, owing TO the in
clement weather and bitter cold en-
IN the 81. Louis race two years ago.
81 miles.
The Washington times., 1909-10-07
ALL PARIS FLOCKS
TO SEE BIRD MEN"
Good Weather Marks Open
ing of Frances Great
Aviation Meet.

PARIS, Oct. An roads from Paris
today lead TO Juvisy where thirty of
the worlds most famous "bird men"
arc beginning two weeks Of aeroplan-
ing. Special trains carrying thousands
are leaving Paris at short intervals. and
hundreds Of automobiles. crowded with
aero enthusiasts are making the trip.
Most Of the aviators have been on
the ground for a week. tuning I'D their
machines and making short trial flights.
The opening today promises to be the
beginning of two weeks of record
breaking achievement. The Rheims
aero meet taught many lessons, and the
aerial navigators are profting by them.
Many Of the machines entered are of
new design-severaI of them freaks-and
startling results are looked for.
Leon Delegrange, who flies three en-
tries. Noisin bi-plane and two Ble.lot
monoplanes, is looked upon as on, OF
the strong contenders, but BOu yier,
Clement, Fourier, and Herbert La ham
must be reckoned with.
Glorious weather marked the opening
today. and long before the flights began
al noon, the. big aerodrome was well
filed
The Washington times., 1909-10-07
DEMAND GROWING
ON RENT BUREAU
Times Plan Is Increasing in
Favor Among Home
seekers.

The increas7d value and convenience
to homeseekels # The Times Renting
Bureau is being daily demonstrated
since october, the month moving days"
overlook the Washington public. An
average OF more than thirty people a
day are now calling by telephone and
in person upon the bureau for inforna-
ton as TO desirable homes and apart
ments I'm all parts Of the city.
This information is cheerfully given.
without cost to anyone and in a large
percentage of instances the would-be
nlovant and the renting agent are put
in communication with one another By
The Times arr IL rent bureau man, and
mutually satisfactory arrangement is
tae next thing in order.
Real estate men have become con-
WINGED OF the advantage Of listing their
offerings with The Times bureau. and
the public has gradually awakened TO
the fact that here is a means 70 avoid
the long, tiresome hunts for houses.
The Times man does II all for you. The
renter merely has to signify the kind.
price, and location OF the home he seeks
and one rip OF inspection generally
suniceF for what was formerly a weary
ing process OF hOuse-huntinG.
Houses and flats are listed that are
adaDted 10 the requirements Of all
classes. A large number Of the bureau
patrons are people VINO seek homes or
apartments OF Lie better class. The
man Of moderate means. however, who
wants a cottage or small fiat can be as
readily supplied.
Since the Dermancncy Of the unique
renting bureau has been assured, the
free-information-ma has taken special
qua rters on the second floor OF the
Munsey Building Requests for infor-
nation by telephone, letter, or in person
will receive immediate attention.
The Washington times., 1909-10-07
NEW TRAIN LOWERS
TINE TO ST. LOUIS
Run Will Now Be Made in
Twenty-three Hours and
twenty-five Minutes.

Passengers who make the trip from
WasbintOn 10 ST. Louis on the new
train 10 be put in service on the Penn
sylvania al Z O'CLOCK November VIII
h.rye the distinction of covering the dis
lance between the two cities in the fast
est time on record
The traln-1s scheduled to make the nun
ri twenty-three hours and twenty iNe
minutes Heretofore the fastest time
made between washington and ST LOUIS
is twenty-six hours and forty-hve min
utes, this record being held Dy the Bal
timore and Ohio. The new pennsylvania
service will reduce the time three hours
and twenty minutes.
Leaving Union Station AT CLOCK
the train will connect with through tram
from New York at Harrisburg. IL VIII
arrive at ST. Louis at 5:25 p. m. the fol-
lowing dav. The returning train VIII
leave St Louis at $500 p. m. and arrive
in washington at SO .. m. the next
With the run from Washington re-
duced 10 twenty-three hours and twenty
Eve minutes, the new train will inau-
c-,lrate a hat service through from New
York to St Louis IN twenty-four hours.
The pennsylvania has heretofore held
the record between Aew York and st
Louis with the st. Louis lAmited IN
twenty-seven hours and thirty-five min
While the saving in time to Washing
ton passengers VIII be three hours and
twenty minutes, 10 New York passen-
gers q will amount 70 three hours ana
thirty-fye minutes.
The train viii be made up Of club
smoker, dining car. compartment OBJ
servation car. and three sleeperS. II
will be electric Iighted-an exact cOun-
/ terpart Of the famous Pennsylvania
/ Special" Not only will the train maui
gIirate much faster service. but II VIII
provide an additional service 10 tIat
/ now being maintained between Washing
tor and ST Louis, as the pennsylvania
/ will not discontinue any Of the trains Al
present being operated between the two
cities. There will be no extra fare on
\ the new train.
The Washington times., 1909-10-07
BABY SCRATCHED
FOR THREE YEARS
Until He Would Bleed = Eczema
Covered His Whole Body and Head
Suffered Keenly from Itching
and Burning Hundreds Of Dollars
Spent on Fruitless Treatments.
CUTICURA CURED HIM
NEVER TROUBLED SINCE

MY little grandson when a year old
had eczema all over his whole body aD1
head. 1t lasted nearly three years. He
had big sores on his head and the mat
ter would run from them. He suffered
from the itching and burning and would
scratch until he would bleed. He. was a
perfect sight. We tried every kind Of
salve and soap but they did no good.
After spending hundreds Of dollars, and
having several doctors, which did him no
good, we saw the Cuticura Remedies adj
vertised and we got some TO see if they
would help him. We used the Cgtioura
Soap to wash him with and then applied
the Cuticura Ointment. They cured
him nicely He is now five and has
never been bothered with it since. Mrs.
David Ames, Columbia Ave, Rock
land, Me-, Feb. ~ and Mar. 9, 1908"
The Washington times., 1909-10-07
AVIATION MEETING
SUPPORTERS ACTIVE
Determined to Once More Bring Subject of Proposed
Tournament of Airships to Attention of Chamber
Of Commerce in Hope of Receiving Prize.

assumption that the Chamber would en-
dorse the 81 600 appropriation.
At Yesterdays meeting or the oodl u
Chairman Sinclair asserted the Co-opeI-
alton OF Baltimore with WaShlnS loii
could be counted upon, and he beleNed
Raltirnoreans would be willing TO con
tribute half OF the guarantee Iu'lt,
which is now placed al NOo.V9' aithou ,sil
il is said this amount propaoly " III
have to Ice increased later.
Freight Report.
Committee reports occupied the great
er portion of the boards consideration
YESTERDAY r. p. Andrews. chairman OF
the committee on freight rates and
transportation, reported that the Capt.
tai Traction Company had refused 70 re-
establish it's freight service 10 CheNN
Chase. p-hich was discontinued Octohcl'
Allen d. Albert. jr., moved that the
committee continue TO give the queSuon
its attention. and suggested that 1t con-
duct hearings before which Chevy Chase
citizens would be given an opportunity
to appear He said a question or law
probahlv was involved in the situation
resulting from the contract In which
the property AZ Chevy Chase has been
sold. thst might compel the company
TO resume and continue permanently
the service.
Mr. andrews also reported that the
annex train from Washington TO Po-
tomac yards is still being operated, Al
though his committee has not been able
to find out how long the railroad COM
pany intends maintaining H. He said
II was the committees belief that, II
the annex was laid off the Washing
ton, Mt Vernon and Alexandria Rail
way Company would put on an early
train from washington 10 Potomac
yards which would make a satisfactory
substitute service for the annex"