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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
THE CRIME OF POVERTY.

The following from an exchange
pictnres the conditions in this coun-
try at the present time in truthful
words and with a candor that
should convince the most skeptical:
Poverty, in short, is real crime,
and you soon find it out if you lack
cash. 1t is crime punishable by
hard labor for life, or, failing to
get that boon, by an incredible
bounding from pillar to post, by
the long -drawn-out and merciless
grinding of your flesh and blood
and souls in the mills of civiliza-
ton, till you are glad to quit and
often Go, via the Suicide Limited.
We run now between ten and elev-
en- thousand suicides a year, in the
United States of Absolutism. and
close onto ten thousand murders
which is going some. | know, so
does every man whose brains are
not in his trousers-pocket, and who
uses the region above his ears for
anything but hat-rack, that I'M
employment, poverty, hunger,
sleeplessness and all the rest of
the sordid story can be found at
the root of this harvest of crime
and the greatest of all is poverty.
The trouble with the poor is that
they are poor and that they can't
stop being poor unless somebody
dies in Australia and leaves them
few bushels Of diamonds or some
thing. The trouble with the physi-
cally undone, through poverty, is
that there exists no possibility of
recouping themselves, save possib-
ly to go to Jail where at least there
is food and shelter, and where
many wretch goes gladly.
While the conditions that now
exist, Congress is more solicitious
for those who have plenty, ignor-
ing the cry of the masses for re-
lief. Both parties are deaf to their
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Chestnut Burs.

Chestnut burs are brave defenders
of the young nuts that hide within the
prickly prison that they form about
them. Animals cannot get within them;
boys hesitate to handle them. But
when the nuts are fully ripe and ready
the burs open and out fall the nuts,
smooth and CLASSY and we'll formed.
When young the burs are bright green
and pretty. AS the nut forms and
grows inside the bur gets more and
more stiff and prickly until late in the
fall, when it bursts open into four
parts. One, two and even three nuts
fall out of the soft beds where they
have been protected by the prickly
chestnut bur. Afterward the bur be-
comes dingy brown in color and hard
and stiff and more unpleasant than
ever to handle.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
A Washday Help.

Shave bar of good white laundry
soap in basin of cold water and add
a tablespoonful of turpentine and two
of ammonia. When dissolved pour in
a boiler of cold water, stir thoroughly,
then place the soiled white linen in.
Stir well until it comes to boil Drain
rinse well. Little or no rubbing is re-
quired. When through with the white
clothes remove boiler from stove and
soak colored clothes in this suds. This
Is quick, inexpensive and thorough
method of washing and can not injure
the finest fabric.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
MANUFACTURERS In WIS.

The report of the census bureau
for 1909 shows that the value of
products was $500, 466, 900 in 1909
and S4II,I4o,ooo in 1904, an in
crease of S27o, 326, 900, or "a per
cent. The average per establish
ment was approximately S6I 900
in 1909 and S48,o 900 in 1904.
The value of products represents
the product as actually turned out
by the factories during the census
year. The values under this head
also include the amount received
for work done on materials furnish
ed by others.
The value added by manufacture
was S244, o83, 900 in 1909 and sI83,
885, 700 in 1904, an increase of 500,
1913, 900, or SO per cent, This item
formed al per cent of the total val
ue of products in 1909 and IS per
cent in 1904. The value added by
manufacture represents the differ
ence between the cast of materials
used and the value of products af
ter the manufacturing processes
have been expended upon them.
The miscellaneous expenses am
ounted to S5o,764, 900 in 1909 and
S45,674,ooo in 1904, an increase of
SI4, 900, or 8 I per cent. The
average per establishment was ap-
proximately $4,000 in 1909 and
$4,000 in 1905. Miscellaneous ex-
penses include rent of factory or
works, taxes, and amount paid for
contract work, and these items, as
we'll as such office and other ex-
penses as can not be elsewhere
classified, will appear separately in
the final reports.
The salaries and wages amount
ed to SIIo,743 900 in 1909 and $50,
o7o, 900 in 1904, an increase of
S32,773,ooo, or SO per cent.
The number of salaried officials
and clerks was 22,2e8 in 1900 and
1920 in 1904, an increase of s,
o78, or ST per cent.
The average number of wage
earners employed during the year
was I82, 1874 in 1900 and I5I,3oI
in 1904, an increase of 1888, or
FL per cent.
The primary horsepower was
554,74o in 1909 and 44o,235 IN
1904, an increase of II4,5I5 or 26
per cent. The average horsepower
per establishment, considering all
establishments, was approximately
ST horsepower in 1909 and ST In
1904.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Herds of Reindeer.

Few people in this country are
aware that just across the line from
Alaska, at the edge Of the Rocky
mountains in the British possessions,
there are vast herds Of wild reindeer.
There is a reason for this situation,
however, which makes it pretty clear.
For the past two years these reindeer
have been imported from Siberia.
This is also the reason why the rein
deer are getting so scarce in Siberia.
The Indians in the far north eat the
reindeer meat, which is one Of their
main articles of food.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Potato Stufno.

Two cups hot mashed potatoes, one
and One-quarter cupfuls soft, stale
breadcrumbs, one quarter cupful O..
finely chopped fat salt pork, one-third
cupful Of butter, one egg, one finely
chopped onion, one and half tea
spoonfuls salt, one teaspoonful sage.
Add to potato the breadcrumbs, butter.
egg, salt and sage, then add pork and
onion.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30

cry and are haggling over matters
of a purely political character un-
mindful of the suffering to be found
IN large manufacturing and COM
mercial centers. The extreme be-
tween poverty and riches is exceed
ingly great, and there must be a
change before very long or this
country will experience a political,
social and financial upheaval that
will put the politicians out of bust
ness and arrange for a more equi-
table distribution of earnings.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Cheese In Cups-Serve Hot.

One cupful breadcrumbs, two cup
fuls milk, two well beaten eggs, one
half teaspoonful salt, generous dash
Of cayenne, two tablespoonful melted
butter, one-fourth pound grated cheese.
Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk
for thirty minutes, then add the re-
naming ingredients and mix thorough
ly. Turn into buttered cups and bake
until set and slightly Drowned. Serve
at once in the cups.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Men and Women

Perhaps you did not know that there
are thousands of fine positions open for
both men and women. Such as Rail
way Mail Clerk, which pays $500 to
$14OO year. Postal Clerk or Carrier.
salary $500 to 1920. Custom House
Clerk or Department Clerk, paws 5000
to $500 year. If you are interested
in securing one of these fine positions
you should write at once TO. a Free
Book. Address, Central Schools Dept. A.
512 Rochester, N. Y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Agents Wanted

A young man or woman who can de-
vote all or part of his or her time driv-
ing through the country and taking ord
ers for an article of value to every farm
er. No investment required. Position per-
manent with an assured good income.
Applicants will please give the names of
three responsible business men for refer
ences as to ability and character and at
the same time state whether you can de-
vote all or part of your time to the work
and what territory you can cover. P. @
box 907, Des MOines, Iowa.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
A MAGNETIC Island.

There is a remarkable magnetic is
land in the Baltic sea, known as Boer-
holm. 1t is formed on magnetic rocks,
and they so affect the compass that
navigators when in their vicinity have
to rely upon stationary objects for
steering guides. One submerged rock
is so charged with magnetism that the
compass on vessel passing over it
dips perpendicularly downward.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Conundrums.

What motive had the inventor of
railroads in view? A locomotive.
Why should a compliment from
be fowl language.
What insect does a blacksmith man.
ufacture? He makes the freely.
How many Of your relations live on
your prosperity? Ten-aunts (tenants).
What three acts comprise the chief
business Of 8 woman's life? Attract,
contract and detract.
What did Adam first plant in the
garden of Eden? His foot.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Fish Chowder.

Fry three slices Of salt pork, cut into
dice and boil four potatoes and one
onion, cut up, fifteen minutes Add to
the pork and one quart of hot milk
and one pound cod or other fresh fish
cut in pieces. Boil ten minutes longer,
then add butter, pepper and salt after
removing from the fire.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Yellow Ginqerbread.

Cream two-thirds cup of butter; ada
slowly two eggs beaten well and one
cup Of milk added alternately with
three cups Of -four which has been
mixed with two rounding teaspoonfuls
OF baking powder and one tablespoon
ful Of ginger. Bake fifteen minutes In
quick oven. Remove and sprinkle with
sugar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Real Greatness.

Politician-His friends say that he
had greatness thrust upon him.
Editor-So I've heard. But it took
thirty-fve ballots to nominate him
Just the same.-Spsre Moments.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30

The Battle Creek Specialist, licensed
by the State for the cure of all Nervous
and Chronic Diseases of Men, Women
and Children, offers to all who call on
the day, date and during the hours
given below, consultation, examination,
advice and all medical services required
to complete cure absolutely Free of
Charge. All that is asked in return
for these valuable services is that every
person treated will state the result OBJ
tanned to friends and thus prove to the
sick and afflicted in every city and
locality that at last treatments have
been discovered that are absolutely
sure and certain in their effect.
y This Doctor is considered one OF
Americas leading Stomach and Nerve
Specialists, an expert in the treatment
of all Chronic diseases, and will cure
you, whatever your ailment, in way
that will astonish you.
Many Wonderful Cures in Diseases
of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Heart,
Lungs, Nerves and Rheumatism, Scia-
tica, Diabetus, Fits, St. Vitus Dance,
Eczema, Dropsy, Bed-wetting Chill
drea and all constitutional and serious
Internal diseases that battle the skill
Of the family physician.
To Operations Needed for Appendix
citis, Gall Stones, Goitre and Piles.
Leg Ulcers positively and speedily
cured by an entirely new system.
Modern Treatment for Asthma, Ca
tarrh and Deafness.
In Fact, there is no durable disease
that cannot be cured and no incurable
disease that cannot be benefited.
No Matter what your ailment may
be- no matter what others may have
told you, no matter what experience
you may have had with other physi-
clans, sanitariums or patent medicines,
if you want to get well again, you
should not fail to call. Go! Have it
forever settled in your mind, if your
ease is durable, he will treat you; if
incurable, he will give you such advice
as may prolong your life.
D This Free Offer is made but once to
each caller in order to advertise the
Battle Creek System of treating diseases
which has lifted SO many from the
depths of dispair to the heights OF
health and happiness, and why not you!
Married Ladies must come with their
Husbands and Minors with their Fathers.
The Visiting Specialist will be at the
Commercial Hotel. WdtertOWn.
Just eight hours this visit
From y A. M. Until 5 P. VI.
SATURDAY JULY 9TH
RETURNING EVERY SIX WEEKS.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY.

The Leader is in hearty accord
with Senator LaFollette in his op-
position to an increase in the mem
bership in the House of Represen-
tatives. The membership is al
ready too large and unweildy. In
stead of being increased, the mem
bership should be reduced to about
900 and thus save millions of dol
lars annually to the tax payers.
Five representatives from Wiscon-
sin would be enough to represent
the state, and the same proportion
in other states. The tendency is
to multiply Offices and thus burden
the people.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Language Of Flowers.

"That spinster neighbor of yours has
not yet given up all hope"
"How do you knowY
because 1 saw this morning that in
her garden she was sowing bachelors
buttons. Baltimore American.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
At College.

STUDENT want a pony ON Horace.
Bookseller-Here you are, sir.
Students this free translation?
Bookseller-No; these handy liberals
come at so cents each.-TOledO Blade
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30

The government geological sur
vey has ascertained the attitudes in
Michigan and Wisconsin and has
printed the same in a bulletin for
the information of the people which
gives the exact elevation above sea
level of more than 900 points in
Michigan and 600 in Wisconsin.
The highest point in Michigan is
I,26o feet, in the vicinity of Whit
man, and the highest point in Wis
consin is 1898 feet, in the vicinity
of Morley. This information is of
much value to the people and no
doubt warranted the expense in
Cured. Shucks!
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30

Services will be held at the English
Methodist church next Sunday at the
usual hours.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
OF Course Not.

"How can you let your italian teach
err kiss you, AmalieY
well, mamma, you can't expect me
to know enough Italian after only six
lessons to forbid himv-Washingt
Times.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30

According to the new congress
sional apportionment, the counties
of Dodge, Jefferson, Washington,
Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Calumet
will constitute the Third congress
sional district. The district will
be strongly democratic and should
a republican run, it will be Just for
the fun of running and learn how
few votes were cast for him at the
polls. The new apportionment,
should it become a law, will side
track whole lot of ambitious poll
ticians.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
Her Way.

Mrs. Woggs-So you keep your hus-
band home evenings? suppose you
put his slippers where he can find 'em ?
Mrs. Boggs-No; put his overshoes
where he can't.-Puck.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-06-30
BATTLE
CREEK
DOCTOR
COM ling

REMARKABLE SUCCESS OF THIS
TALENTED PHYSICIAN IN THE
TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DIS
EASES. OFFERS HIS SERVICES
FREE TO The SICK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
BISHOP WHITAKER
 CALLED BY DEATH

Philadelphia, February 9.-Bishop diocese of Pennsylvania died at his residence here today
 The bishop had been in feeble health for a long time and death was due principally to exhaustion following a severe attack of grip and to old age. Had he lived until May 10, Bishop Whitaker would have been 81 year Of age The serious turn In his illness came about a week ago.
 Bishop Whitaker was born in Salem, Mass, and prepared for the priesthood at the Middleburg college, Vermont, and in the General Theological seminary, New York. He was ordained in 1863. In 1868 he was consecrated missionary bishop of Nevada.
 In the face of many difficulties Bishop Whitaker rendered yeoman ser vice in Nevada and as a reward was made bishop p-coadjutor of the Pennsyl- vania diocese in 1882 and in the follow ing year, upon the death of Bishop Stevens, came into the full honors of the office.
 The funeral will be next Monday aft ernoon at the Church of the Savior. Bishop Mackay-Smith will preside. In- 'terment will be in the graveyard of the Church of St. James, the Less, where the late bishops wife is buried.
 By right of succession the Right Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith, the coadjutor bishop, became bishop on the death of the venerable prelate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
J. c. LONG WINS IN FINALS OF
 TOURNEY FOR RAUL TROPHY

Mac Drennen trophy has begun and it Is the hope that pairing may be made by Saturday night and the first matches played next week.
 The additional statement was made yesterday by Secretary McDowell that the first match of this tourney must be played on or before Saturday, Feb ruary IS; second matches on or before Saturday, February 25; third matches on or before March 4.
 It is the hope of the golfers at the Country club that all interested will try for this trophy as 1t Is one of the most elegant yet offered and the play ing involved will offer some classy sport for the golfers. Following this series the new course will be opened up and a series played for the cup of fered by President Walker Percy of the Country club. Special interest is being manifested in this series as it opens up additional courses and the trophy comes from the first member of the Country club.'
 These plays are preliminary to the innovation tournament, which is being contemplated by the golfers at the Country club for the early summer months:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
WHY BE so TH1N?"
Tbinness Is Embarrassing, Unhealthy md Not Natural-FOrmula Now Used Which Adds From One to Three Pounds Week

Every one ought to have some extra flesh on the bony structure of the body. both for the sake of health and self-esteem.
 Most thin people are sensitive to the harsh. unfeeling criticisms which are constantly being hurled at them by the more fortunate well-figured per sons
 Every one pities thin, bony horse, but horses don't know it-while thin people are both pitied and rtdiculed. It ought not to be so, but it Is.
 A well rounded figure. be it man or woman, excites admiration; not only for the figure but for the bright eyes, pink cheeks, red lips, and vigorous car riage which accompany well-nour- ished body.
 Strength, health, beauty and sound flesh abound, if the blood and nerves get enough nourishment out of the food eaten.
 This prescription aids nature; helps absorption, digestion and assimilation; helps distribute the blood and nerve elements which make sound flesh. Get the ingredients and make 1t at home, and see how very fast you gain in weight.
 In a half pint bottle. obtain three ounces of essence of pepsin, three ounces syrup of rhubarb. Then add one ounce compound essence cardiol shake and let stand two hours; then add one ounce tfncture cadomene com pound (not cardamom). Shake vel and take teaspoonful before meals and one after meals. Also drink plenty of water between meals and when re- tiring. Weigh yourself before begin ming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10
CHARGES AGAINST
 OFFICIALS FAIL

Anniston, February 9.-(Special 1.-The city council chamber was packed to- night with people expecting to hear inn reachment proceedings begun by E. P. Cooper against Mayor J.. L. Wikle and Recorder J. F. Green for alleged neglect of duty in enforcing prohibition laws. Cooper failed to appear and Councilman Bryan Shelnutt introduced a resolution, which was unanimously adopted, exoner- ating the mayor and recorder sand pledg- ing the confidence and support of the council. Councilman J. A. Burgess of the Third ward was expelled from the council at the last meeting on the charge of accepting money from the tigers. The whole trouble grew out of a newspaper controversy between citizens bringing out charges against the various city off cials. It is believed that the trouble is not vet ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10

United States. The circuit courts are abolished and their bushes transferred to the district courts.
 The consolidation provision was the basis of the only serious controversy in connection with today's consideration of the bill. Senator Root sought to have the section stricken out, and in this eff fort was supported by Senator Bacon. They contended that system which had continued throughout the history of the judiciary should not be destroyed by the action of the SD few senators as had been present while the bill was under consid- eration. Replying, Senators Hepburn, Sutherland and Clarke of Arkansas con co-extensve original Jurisdiction there vas no excuse for the maintenance of both. MT. Southerland said the consoli- dation would save the government $25J,- coo a year.
 In the House southern members who succeeded last week in striking the words war of the rebellion" from one of the Moon bills for the codification of laws relating to the judiciary and substituting the words "civil war amplihed that work today by striking out the objec- ticnable words rebellion" in several other chapters and changing the Ian guage either to "civi var or the forces and government of the Confederate States" as proper reading of the meas ure required.
 The southern members also assisted Representative Butler of Pennsylvania in securing an amendment to the bill by striking out the provision, that volun- tary residence of any such person in any such place where, at any time during such residence the rebel force or organi- zation held sway, shall be prima facie ev- idence that such person did give aid and comfort td said rebellion and to the per sons engaged therein"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-10

Tn the finals of the tournament for the Raul trophy, played on the Coun try club golf links yesterday. pr. J. C. Long defeated A. w. Nelson, 4 up and 8 to play. The finals attracted a great deal of interest among the play CTS of golf and members of the Coun- try club and a large gallery followed the players in these matches and oth- CTS of yesterday.
 The finals of the defeated 16 were also played off yesterday. In that con- test William J. Dunn defeated D. Mac Drennen, 3 up and to play, while H. Scudder Ryall defeated Robert H. Baugh for the consolation prize, 9 up and l to play.
 The entire series of plays was the cause of more than ordinary interest at the club, but the greatest attention was directed to the results Of the Kaul trophy contests. The cup was offered py John L. Kau1, who is an ardent player of golf and one of the experts of the Country club.
 It was announced yesterday by Sec retary Mcdowell of the Country club that work of qualifications for the D.