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may gain; she abandons the unneces-
sary in her character that she may
profit by the experience and wisdom
of outside nations. To him the game
was wise; be believed in it's ultimate
success.
While the Jidai Matsuri was cele-
brated both morning and afternoon we
were assured that the afternoon per-
Torrance would be far the best, and
were invited to visit Kiyomizu-Dera
in the morning. This famous temple.
striking in architecture and position,
is situated upon a height from which
one gets lovely view over the city.
The main temple is situated at the
very edge Of precipice-in fact, it
projects far out over what was the
original margin, and stands supported
in its projecting portion by remark
able scaffolding Of heavy posts and
understanding it the most astonish-
ing appearance Of being set I'D on
high stills. In approaching it one
passes up an abrupt slope, CLOSELY
built on both sides with little shops
at most of which cheap potteries are
sold. These shops are famous, but
for us the shops OF gourds or Gala
bashes were more interesting It was
Hideyoshi who carried for his stand
ard the golden calabashes 1t is fit
ting that Kyoto should surpass in
calabashes to this day. Think of little
shop from whose ceiling hang hun
dreds of gourds beautifully colored in
red and nodded into fantastic forms.
for the Japanese is not content with
gourds as nature makes them. He in
geniously ties or binds the growing
calabashes with cords in suqh a way
as to force them into forms OF slender
TASKS. of snakes. of masses of intes-
tines, of ducks and other BIRDS They
are meant for vessels to carry fluid
especially the favorite sake or rice
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05

grew stronger, and within three months
was perfectly we'll woman.
II want this letter made public to
show the benefit women may derive
from Lydia i. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. JOHN G. MoLDAN,
2l15 Second ST., North. Minneapolis,
MINI.
Thousands Of unsolicited and genu-
Inc testimonials like the above prove
the efficiency of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which is made
exclusively from roots and herbs.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
not lose sight of these facts or doubt
the ability of Lydia 4. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to restore their
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Ifyou want special advice write
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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05

This society was organized in 1895
pire. Today it number over / 100000
members. Its purpose seems IS be
the development of military virtues,
of bravery, of skill in defense and at
tack. In this great hall scores of per
sons daily engage in the practise Of
fencing and of jiu-jitsu. When we
entered, we found the exercise in full
swing. Half the hall was devoted to
fencing, the other half to jiu-jitsu.,
We were warned as We entered the
building that no photegraphing would
be allowed, but that we were well
come to witness the performance.
The thing which first impressed us
was the fact that a sprinklng OF the
combatants actively engaged in
fencing and in jiu-jitsu were mere
children eight or ten years old. No
one who has not seen the exercise
can imagine the vigor and aggressive
ness of Japanese fencing. The COM
batants are carefully guarded against
injury by heavy protective coverings
on the head and over the face. the
chest, the arms and upper legs. The
weapons used in fencing are like club
swords or wooden Stats, and not only
thrusts but strokes of the most vio-
lent nature are given in the exercise.
The noise made is astonishing, but
more astonishing yet is the .vigor Of
attack. Children were pitted against
grown men in many cases. although
1T is clear that the older combatants
in such pairing are not expected to
use their powers to the utmost At
the same time, they do not play with
their small antagonists, who in many
cases make onslaughts of such vigo1
and force that skillful guarding II
necessary for protection against it.
1itsu. Here too, in many cases children
of eight or ten are pitted against WELL
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05
By PROF. FREDERICK STARR
AT kYOTO

Tokyo.-We have been to Kyoto.
THE world over, age gives respecta-
fDility, and Kyoto rejoices in the re-
speciality of age. Today she is
tCity of secondary Importance, but her
past was magnificent. Of course she
considers Tokyo a mushroom. The
present capital of the Japanese en-
Ipire was a mere fishing village until
1903, when the great Iyeyasu made it
the Shogunate capital. Through its
early history it was known as Yedo.
In our childhood, we all heard of the
marvellous city of Yedo; no doubt
many of us have wondered that 1t no
longer attracts attention, ignorant of
the fact that it is the present city of
Tokyo It was the Shogun's capital
from 1903 until 1853. During all that
time Japan had two capitals, the old
IMikado's capital of Kyoto and the
new Shoguns capital of Yedo. Since
1858, with the restoration Of the
lMikado to actual power, the seat of
his government has been shifted and
to-day Kyoto lives upon its past glory
In 1895 Kyoto celebrated it's eleven
lhundredth anniversary by building a
curious and striking building which is
commonly known as the Tai-Kyoku
Den. 1t was intended to reproduce
The architecture of the time when the
city itself was founded. At that
time Japan was notably under Chinese
Influence, and the whole architecture
and style Of the edifce emphasizes
that fact. There is grand and mas
sive wooden gateway, brilliantly col
Ored, which gives entrance to an
enormous courtyard in which is stu
Rted the Tai-Kyoku Den.
We arrived at Kyoto the afternoon
before the procession was to take
place, and our first visit was to the
memorial building, which is the ter
minus to which the procession
marches after it has passed through
the main Streets of the city. After in
specting it, and being given details of
ats history, we were taken to another
building close at hand where a most
interesting sight was Witnessed The
building was the training hall of the
ButOku Kwai-whfch means, We sup
pose, 1.-The Military Virtues Society"
Less noisy than the fencing Is the jiu-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05
ALUM WATER A GOOD HEALER
Useful in<Cases Where II Is Desired
to Tougher or Quickly Harden
the Skin. : ~ f.

Whether your foot or your tongue
is tender there are few remedies equal
to weak alum water Alum hardens
the cuticle quickly, and so makes an
excellent foot bath, especially for
summer, when the feet are inclined to
burning and are sensitive.
When using it for a sore tongue,
make a weak solution and do not
swallow it. 1t can be used in strong
er proportions on the outside Of lips
for fever blisters.
Strong alum water is said quickly
to allay the burning Of frost-bitten
feet, and is employed effectively for
nervous twitchjng, which Is agra
waited by hot weather.
Do not use alum water for dys-
pepsia, as is sometimes advocated.
1t Is Injurious when used internally.
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Yes, Indeed.

Miss De Muir? You've scarcely said
word since you came
Youthful Guest-Really, Mrs Lead
er, am having a very enjoyable time.
but my father has told me 100 times
never to say anything unless | have
something to say, and | suppose
sHostess-But, my dear child, think
what stupid and tiresome thing so
ciety would be if everybody followed
that advice!
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05
HOLDS THE SEWING
RECEPTACLE MAY BE EITHER
BAG, BASKET OR COX.
Anything That Will Combine Utility
With Originality Is the Rule
Many Have Compartments
for Thread, Etc.

Bags. baskets or boxes-in fact, any
receptacle that will combine utility
with originality is the rule this season.
There is, of course, always the round
form with its convenient drawing
strings, but new designs crop up ev-
cry little while, cCpyable at reason
able prices and charming in appear
aGce.
There is the basket of cretonne on
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Qualified.

A prominent western attorney tells
OF boy, who once applied at his Of
fee for work.
This boy was bright looking and |
rather took to him.
Now, my son. l said, If you come
TO work for me you will occasionally
have to write kilograms and take
down telephone messages. Hence a
pretty high degree Of schooling Is es-I
sential. Are you fairly well edu.'
Gated p
1.-THE boy smiled confidently.
II be- he said. "-Independent
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the wooden stand that is appropriate
in the sewing room. The stand can be
purchased at any needlework depart
ment. although one clever one utilized
wornout campstool with great re-
suits.
A bag of cretonne must be made
first and then shirred upon the frame,
allowing heading of one inch to ex-
tend above the rods When fitted
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05

caused a weakness
and broken down
condition of the
system. / read so
much of whatLydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
had done for other
suffering women |
felt sure 1T would
help me, andImust
say it did help me
wonderfully. My
Mains all left mo
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Wooden Beads.

Wooden beads are made into neck.
laces and are exceedingly smart for
trimming on hats. One finds them,
too, studding raf1la belts.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05

There are today many figures which
are not seen to advantage, being dis
torted by corsets which have been
chosen in haphazard manner with
out discretion. La Mode has repented
Of the folly of her ways of the last
century and her votaries fulfil her
commands when wearing corsets
which define the undulating outline
of the waist and permit perfect free
dom for grace and elegance of move
nnent. The medical faculty are In ia
vor of the fashionable corsets Of 1910,
as they give the lungs room and keep
the vital organs in position. s.
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At Rehearsal.

Fan-What happens when the bases
are full?
Mana discord-Stanford Uniyer-
sity Chaparral.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05
WANTS HER
LETTER
PUBLISHED
For Benefit of Women who
Suffer from Female Ills

Minneapolis, Minn.-"I was great
sufferer from female troubles which
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05

Landlady-Mr. Hall Roome Is about
the meanest man / ever met
Mrs. Slowpay-What's the trouble?
Landlady-Wants me to reduce the
price Of his board because he's lost
two teeth.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-08-05
In Summer Sunshades,

Ribs of brass as well as of gilt and
he summer sunshades.
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Imperial court. his era extending
from 1872 to sos comedies with the
founding Of the city. The second Sec
tion represented military officers OF
the same era going to the front. The
third represented civil officers of the
Fujiwara dynasty going to the i'm
perial court The fourth group repre-.
scented officers on horseback equipped
for shooting arrows-one Of the most
graceful exercises ever developed I'M
Japan. The Ave sections were the of
ficers of Nobunaga coming to Kyoto4
Which is the greater In the history of
a nation-the originator of a policy,
or the man who develops it to full
fruition? 1t is the old topic of the de-
batting club: Which was the greater.
Philip of Macedon,->or Alexander the
Great? Which was the greater,
Juarez or Diaz of Mexico?" Three
great men built Dali Nippon-Nobuna1
ga, Hideyoshi, Iyeyasu; which was
the greatest? Well, 1t was Nobunasa's
officers who were here represented.
The sixth group showed the repre-
sentatives OF the Tokugawa Shoguns
coming to Kyoto. They we're the men
who ruled Japan from Iyeyasu to
1868, when they fell. and their repre-
sentatives ceased to go to Kyoto. the
emperor resumed his own, and the
capital was changed to Tokyo.
Copyright, 1910. Dy W. g. Chapman)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-01

Atlantic City. n, Y,
IN point os the number ,oi annual
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-01
THE ANDES ruNNELEp AT LAST.

The tunnel through the Cordillera.
between Chile and the Argentine, Will
make 1t simple to travel by through
trains from Buenos Ayres to Valpa-
raise. Until the tunnel was opened 1t
mas necessary to leave the railroad
at an altitude of about 1000 feet on
either side and make the rest Of the
journey over the "cumbre" by stage,
mule-back. or. for the more adven-
t,,rous,, afoot. The summit of the pass,
where stands the statue Of the Christ
Of the Andes, is at an altitude of about
$4,000 feet. The new tunnel. which
was to have been finished In 1909, was
formally opened on April 8. with the
passage Of train bearing the Chilean
and Argentine commissioners. The new
route will mean to the two countries
very much what was meant to us by
our first railroad over the Great d.
vide. 1t will probably be much used
by visitors to the Pan-American Con-
gress at Buenos Ayres. The trip across
the continent ought to be made In
about thirty-six hours.
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THE VACATION LAND. OF AMERICA
ON THE NEW YORK CENTRAL
LINES.

The vast pleasure and vacation
ground east OF Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario, and stretching away to the
Atlantic Ocean. is land OF enchant-
ment. History. poetry legend and ro-
nance have woven about it subtle
charm. It is reached directly by the
through train service OF the New
York Central lines. and thus enjoys
the advantage OF quick and easy ac-
feasibility.
It includes resorts that are we'll
known wherever there are persons
who travs!--the Adirondack Mountains,
Thousand Islands, Catskill Mountains,
Berkshire Hills Saratoga, Lake George,
Lake Champlain and tho Hudson River
An imperial group, surely. and offering
the sportsman. the weary man OF bust
ness, the student. and. In fact seekers
of rest and recreation OF whatever
temperament. unlimited means for
their complete enjoyment,
The Thousand Islands In the st. Law
renee River are considered by many
people tho ideal summer resort OF
America. The beauty OF the scenery
purity OF atmosphere. opportunities
for enjoyment, historic and legendary
associations, magnificent hotels, pala-
| tial summer homes and the facilities
for short trips amid labyrinth OF
channels OF rare charm. all unite In
giving distinction to the Thousand
Islands as a summer resort Through
trains equipped with Pullman parlor
] and sleeping cars ara operated from
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Z (Continued on Page Four,)
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO TRAVEl R s
Information for Travellers Con-
templating Trip
Abroad.

First of all. our experience is. and
the congested travel this year empha-
sizes the fact. that reservations for
May, June and July should be made
early. "A deposit Of only one-fourth
OF amount Of passage money is re-
CURED the balance payable three
weeks before sailing. We furnish
all lines on application. Outside rooms
on promenade decks are, of course,
preferable. but are rated higher. On
the modern liners. with their perfected
methods of ventilation. the objection
able feature of inside rooms have been
removed. AS a matter Of fact, unless
+, the passenger is under the weather."
most OF the time is spent on deck.
Baggage should be forwarded ahead
of passengers. We check this direct
to the steamship pier. 1t should be
labeled state room" or baggage
ROOM" as desired The necessary tags
we furnish with tickets. Trunks
should not be too large. Those for
state room not exceeding fourteen inches
! in height. Trunks placed In baggage
room on steamer are accessible at
stated times.
| On all steamers deck chairs can be
secured (when desired. we make res
! vation) at 81 each. Provide yourself
with travellers checks. which come In
denominations of $40. $40, $50, and up
wards, payable in currency of country
secure these at our offices ut rate
of one-half Of l per cent. They are
indispensable. Passports are useful,
but not absolute. unless Turkey or
Russia arc to be visited.
August is the hottest month of the
year in England and Central Europe;
June and July are fine. April. May
and June are the best months to. spend
In Italy, although 1t is a mistaken no
| ton that 1t Is unhealthy in the sum
mer. and especially is the lake region
delightful in July and August, Rome
1 Naples. Florence and Venice may be
visited with safety and pleasure at
II all seasons.
Railway fares in Europe are moder-
ate; on the continent somewhat lower
than In England. In Great Britain
the rate per mile is approximately 1
cents for trst-class, cents for second
| and 2 cents for third. On the CONT
lnent, about quarter of cent less
We furnish on application. circular
tickets. In the purchase Of which the
] traveller will effect saving, These
can be arranged to cover almost any
4 point desired, although we would no,
recommend where the travellers plans
are at all uncertain. Whenever itin.
erary can be arranged 1t is best tc
buy the circular, or rundreise, ticket
Expenses abroad, apart from cost Of
i Transportation. may be estimated al
4 $3.50 mp per day, except In such cities
Las London, Parts, Berlin and Vienna
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RICHMOND'S BIG TRANSFER co.
AND ITS WONDERFUL GROWTH

Africa, and the ticket buyer can have
choice of routes to any travelahle
point in the world. The facilities, con-
venence and information offered to
the public can nowhere else be obtain
ed in Virginia. and it is doubtful If
there is a place in the United States
that is better equipped for the trans
action of this colossal business.
From DoOr-tO-Dood.
The company has traffic" arrange
men;s with other transfer companies
in the principal cities Of the United
States and Europe. whereby baggage
may be checked from your house in
Richmond to the house or hotel at
which the traveller proposes to stop in
the cities named. That is to say,
man living on Franklin Street and in
tending to go to Old Point, Norfolk.
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
Atlantic City. Newark, Jersey City,
New York, Hoboken or Brooklyn, can
have check put on his trunk in his
Franklin Street home and bother
himself no more about 1t until he
reaches the very house he is going to
arrival there the trunk will be In his
room ready to be unlocked. European
passengers can have their baggage
checked direct to pier.
To- maintain this superb service the
company has, OF course, to keep up
immense stables, feed many horses.
keep many carriages. cabs, hotel
buses and baggage wagons, besides
employing a small army OF men.
Automobile Service Next.
The company's outfit as above out
lined Is very valuable, much money
being invested in horse flesh and car
riages, etc. but Richmond is growing.
and the Transfer Company. determined
that Richmond shall always have the
very best, proposes to do away with
horses and cabs and carriages and
even with baggage wagons.
Beginning next week taXioabs will
be introduced. AS fast as the demand
calls for them and the factory is able
to furnish them taXicabs will supplant
! tho carriages and buses, and then
auto baggage trucks will supplant the
| baggage wagons, and in time the
! horse and mule will go out of COM
mission In the Richmond transfer SER
| vice.
After Careful Investigation.
| The company did not decide hastily
| upon this step. but Superintendent
where the taxicab has been made q
success, and made q thorough study OF
their workings. and believing them to
be the thing for up-to-date Richmond
made contracts with the American
Locomotive Company for a large num-
Der OF their famous "Alco" cars, which
are built especially for this service
The "Alco" is to all infants and pur-
poses carriage, having four seats
4 besides the two for the driver and
livery man, and having adjustable
tops. They are declared to be the best
cars yet made for the service. The
contract calls for the installation or
tho streets of Richmond OF six Of the
9"Alcos," and for addition of others as
fast as the demand requires.
@ Reduced Rates.
In time, and short time at that, the
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Buffalo. via the New York Central. af
fording fast express service to the
islands
The Adirondac Nrountalns-To those
who have visited that delightful sec
ton. mention of the Adirondacks calls
up food of happy recollections. and
those who have yet to go there will
not question why. after their first visit.
1t is region a little different from
others, because 1t grows on your
affections. You may see high noun
tains. broader lakes and denser for
csts elsewhere, but nowhere will you
find them In such beautiful combina-
lions. You Will grow to love them
as friends. and on each successive visit
they will seem to welcome you with
added friendliness.
The Adirondacks afford the choice OF
large. thoroughly modern and per-
fectly appointed hotels on the modest
wildwood camp. You may, with a
guide. explore well-nigh traclless will
derness. or you may drive over we'll
kept roads In pneumatc-tired car
riages. You may penetrate the fast
nesses in pursuit of the timid deer.
cast fly in a secluded brook to lure
the wary trout, or you may play golf
or tennis on links or courts kept in
perfect condition. And supplementing
the various means at command for
diversion. is the Misunderstanding,
health perpetua ting air. laden with the
sweetness of the pine and balsam,
hence tho region Is flttngly termed
the nations pleasure ground and SAN
atorium.
All of the principal resorts in the
Adirondacks are directly reached by
the through parlor and sleeping cars
of the Adirondack division OF tho New
York Central,
Saratoga Springs, the Queen of Amer
lean Spas the Mecca of a vast multitude
that yearly enters within its gates.
It's wonderful mineral springs of va
rious properties. It's mammoth and pa
latial hotels. It's social life, Its broad,
beautiful avenues and It's healthful at
mosphere are magnet that draw
tourists from all lands,
Lake George and Champlain--lakes
altogether beautiful. with the -Adiron-
dack Mountains stretching away to
the west. and the Green Mountains to
the east. many summer tourists wor-
ship at their shrine.
The Catskill Mountains and the Hud-
son River-the beautiful legendary
catskills, and the queenly and his
toric Hudson River are one OF the
great attractions OF the New York
Central. You see them from the car
windows as the train speeds along
the river banks. Back among those
mountains and In the highlands ada
cent to the river are many attrac-
tive places In which to spend the sum
mer,
Berkshire Hills and Green Mountains
The Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts
and the Green Mountains of Vermont
including Lenoy, Pittsneld Manchester
are renowned for their beauty and
healthfulness, They are rich in the
attractions that appeal to those who
would flee In the summer time to the
cool hills and enjoy u complete change
lof air and scenery,