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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

modest. kind-hearted little spinster
who sat SO demurely at our table and
lived SO unassumingly. | think We all
felt sense of personal loss.
l remember that night wildly, for
we were all engrossed by the news
that Governor Cowper had pardoned
Melchior Jetley. the famous murderer
who had formed the text for innumer-
able discussions at debating societies
during the period Of his imprison-
ment. Everybody knew about Jetley
but since it is some years since his
release the story may have faded out
Of the public mind, so | will briefly
record it. Jetley had served seven
teen years for the murder of Sam
Briggs. 1t was deliberate, premedi-
tated, cold-blooded murder Jetley was
racing man, and Sam Briggs was his
partner Jetley had recently married
very charming woman, the daughter
OF a fashionable clergyman of our
town. Their short married life was
singularly happy. Jetley abandoned
his old habits and associates, settled
down, reformed and went into bust
pess. Sam Briggs, his partner, fol-
lowed suit and became his partner in
business likewise. They had been
n arried about eighteen months when
Jetley was called west on business.
Somebody-some busybody-sent him
a telegram which brought him back
in a hurry He went home; Mrs. Jet
1ox hn Il
told him she had gone to Kings res
taurant, trequented by rather fashy.
sporty" set. Jetley went there in a
hanson. entered, saw his wife seated
al a table with Sam Briggs, drinking
a cocktail Jetley pulled out a revol-
yer and shot Briggs dead.
He was tried, sentenced to death.
end had his punishment committed to
imprisonment for life. After seven
teen years Governor CoWper par
dcned him And the imprisonment,
and the pardon, too, divided society
into two hotly antagonistic camps
Some maintained that he should have
been sent to the chair-or gallows,
rather, for hanging was then the legal
method of execution. Others demand
90 that he be freed. During the whole
seventeen years the agitation contin-
ued No doubt old-tiners argue out
the matter yet, as we did on that eve
ming
Look at it this way said Parsons
THE man shot fellow man in cold
blood The law p-escribes a penalty
fer murder. 1t Should have been ex-
acted"
| maintained that 1t was every
L:ans duty to defend his home We
we're divided half and half
q don't believe the taking OF life
is ever justified" put IN Gran borne,
our Socialist boa rder. "Jetley was the
victim of his environment. How
many of us would not have done the
same? Besides, did you fellows ever
stop to think that he may have had
loved ones who would suffer more
than he by his 3eath?"
You're a sentimentalist, sneered
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
RauIind Manure.

The fall is good time to top dr..
the land. Well rotted manure can /
spread on at the rate Of eight or tes.
tons per acre. 1t should be thorough
Iy intermixed with the soil SO as to
insure a quick decay. The organic
matter aids in improving the physical
condition of the soil and at the same
time adds valuable plant food. Ma
nure also helps the light and sandy
soils. A top dressing will prevent the
soil from blowing in the spring. 1t
will increase the moisture-holdins
power and will materially assist In
increasing the producing power.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

the long ends form rectangular
frame in which the mouth of the bag
is fixed. A strong spring joins the
long ends near the pivotal point.
When the outer ends Of the bars are
spread apart the inner ends spread
also and can then be made to en-
brace post When the device is let
go and the spring contracts it grips
the jaws against the post and holds
the apparatus in horizontal position,
with the mouth Of the bag open
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Not Used to "Hioh Life"

An old farmer was in London visit
ing his son, who had got on in the
world, and who kept a large house,
servants, etc.
When the two sat down to dinner
the first night g. manservant waited
upon them, and was most assiduous
In his attentions to the old farmer
After watching his antics for bit the
guest exclaimed:
What the mischief are We dancin'
about like that for? Can We not draw
in yer chair and sit down? I'm sure
there's enough here for the three Of
us.''-London Mail.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Seed Corn.

Next spring there is going to be a
big demand for good seed corn. Now
is the time to prepare for this de-
mand. It is yell To select the seed
from the field. If the ear was ma
tured before the frost the vitality is
not seriously impaired. This corn
should be selected now and stored in
a place where it can dry out within
a short time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
HOW TO MAKE CORN SHELLER
Few Scraps of Old Lumber, Usually
Found on Any Farm, Can Be Made
of Good Service.

Where there is but small quantity
of corn to be shelled a shelter can be
made Of few scraps Of wood usually
found on a farm A block of wood
having a sloping notch cut from one
end is mounted on three legs as
shown in the illustration from Popu-
lar Mechanics. The notched part as
we'll as the lever is thickiy filled with
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Increase Value of SiIage.

One writer says that alfalfa OF
clover mixed with the corn when the
silo is being filed will add greatly Il
the value of silage. This is undoubt-
edly true, but it is still a question as
TO whether the same feeding value
could not be attained more econom.
lcally by using the alfalfa and clover
for the dry feed
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

spikes driven in so that their heads
protrude about one-half inch.
The ear of the corn is placed in the
notched part and the lever pressed
down Two Or three strokes Of the
lever will remove all the kernels
from the cob. A box is provided and
conveniently located on one leg tc
catch the shelled corn.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
DEVICE. FOR HOLDING BAGS
iy Form Rectangular Frame in
Which Sack Is Fixed.

device for holding bag open and
at the same time holding it above the
ground-on fence post, for example,
has been invented by North Dakota
man. 1t consists of a pair of metal
bars that are pivotally connected
The short ends OF the bars are bent
in to form spurs, like the tongs, and
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
No One to Take the Bet.

There are lots of things worse thar
living for a week at the detention
home, in the opinion of little Johnnie
a little orphan. who has known about
nine years of life in the ways OF the
city streets. He made that institu
ton his home for about week at the
order of Judge Taylor Of Juvenile
court, pending the finding of a per
manent home for him by the board OF
children's guardians.
During his stay there he gained nine
pounds. He was a different boy on
the day of his discharge, compared
with the hungry, shiftless lad that
went in
Did you eat lots Of bread and mo-
lasses at the detention home, John
nie?" he was asked in juvenile court
You bet" he answered, with mer-
~ twinkle in his eye.-Indianapolis
News.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Thanksgiving Query.

A little girl on awakening Thanks
giving morning was asked what she
was thankful for
ooh, a big turkey dinner and no
school," was the prompt reply.
But" inquired her mother in sur
prise, ARE you not thankful that you
have papa and mammal"
"Oh, can be thankful for them any
day"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Selecting Seed Corn.

In selecting seed corn save four or
five times as much as you can pos
sibly use, for it will be best to select
very rigidly at seeding time and such
corn as is not needed can be readily
sold at good prices.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Countryman's Notion.

Farmer (seeing a water cart for the
first time)-Dang me, Halbert, IL
these Lunnon chaps amt smart! Just
look what that feller's fixed up at the
back of is wagon to keep boys from
hangin on eind!'-London Sketch
Sketch.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
EASY TO MAKE HOG HANGER
One Can Raise and Handle Largest
Animals by Use of Device Shown
IN Illustration Herewith.

The poles are So to 9 feet long and
3 inches In diameter. Bore a "a inch
hole through the large end Of each
pole and 5s-inch bolt will hold the
three together making a tripod Bore
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Outlook for Hoes,

The high price of hogs has started
thousands of farmers into the feeding
me this year, and with the big corn
- the supply wiz be large.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

Advice From an Acquaintance.
Now if | can get some acquaintance
to indorse my note"
Better try some stranger"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

An old topper says that none are SO
blind as those who refuse an eye
opener
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

To man the most fascinating wo-
man in the world is the one he almost,
but not quite, won.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels Sugar-coated,
tiny granules, easy 70 take as candy. Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

Mrs Winslow-s Soothing Syrup Tor Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind collie Csc bottlekh.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

If one gave voice only to ones
thoughts one wouldn't talk SO much.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

a 5s-inch hole Is inches from top of
each Of the ten outside legs of the
hanger. In these put 1la-inch bolts to
hook under the cords of the cross
legs. One can raise and handle the
largest hog with this device
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

The honeymoon is on the wane
when hubby quits taking wife every
where he goes.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Two Guesses.

Well" said the proud father as
the doctor entered the room, what
is it-a boy or a girl?"
I'll give you two suesses, and even
then you won't guess right" said the
doctor.
"Tush. NONSENSE" said the proud
father. Boy?
Nope" said the doctor
"Ah-girl, them" said the proud
father.
Nope" said the doctor.
All know" said the proud
father, sadly.-Harper' Weekly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

Here is the recipe for making Wall
street consomme: Take little com
mon stock, add seven times as muGs
water-then catch your lamb
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

Percy Gust introduced)--Ah So
you're the chap who makes mud
heads?
Sculptor-Not all of them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13

Most Of the so called theatrical stars
are rockets
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
ST|RS SLEEPING
DOG OF SCANDAL!
CONTINUED from FIRST Page,

,springing another sensation. The fact
Is that the n%loneyed men and the business
keople of Netcong regret very much pr.
mayors return here. They want roth
ing to do with him. They have publicly
said so, It amounts to opening an I'D
sore which cankers In the side of Net
etng.
DR.. Thsyer himself was asked whether
or not his wife had exonerated Post
master Drake in View OF the fact that
the postmaster had an af1davit to that
effect n that Commissions OF Deeds
Lnnger had publicly stated that she had
done so.
Mrs. Thayer is not the complaining
witness in that case" said Or. Thayer
in reply. When Mr.. Drake approached
her for this affidavit he was dealing
with a witness for the government, aud
he bad no right to do so.
MIR. Drake got that nffidav Wit from Mrs.
Thayer by promising to hush the pub
lefty of the affair, which was very dis
tasteful to her and which she was will
ing to stop at any cost. IL she were
able"
Postmaster Drake gave Mrs. .Thayer an
a affidavit in return for hers. which [ have
In my safe deposit vault In the Fidelity
be states that he would hush up the AZ
fair. He has not kept his end of the
bargain. II was a trick by him to stop
the investigation by the government into
the way he was conducting his Office.
| understand from my lawyers that
the affidav,t made by my wife has abb
s%olutely no legal standing and that, II
], the complaint. so desire, | can have
the federal investigation and prosecu-
ton of Postmaster Drake resumed. And
while | am not making any threat, I
do not intend to be driven from Net
cong.
Il want Drake and any of his followers
who wish TO prosecute me to understand
that ! am back In Netcong 10 practise
medicine. and Will 10 so despite any Of
their efforts to hwart me-"
DR.. Thayer has tried to rent Offices IN
several buildings In Main street. in
which either Drake or some member Of
his family is Interested.
Two weeks ago he negotiated with DR..
Leslie II. Hagerty. formerly of Airing
ton, for n part of his Office in Dell ave
nue.. DR.. Thnyer hung up his sign on
the office.
Since TINT time DIR. =1'hayer has nit
appeared in DIR. lIagerty's office al alt
Yesterday DR.. Hagerty's father, a oromi-
nent business man of Philllpshurg. tore
down DR.. Thayer's sign.
why has DR.. Tbayer's sign been ,o~r
DOWN." DR.. Hngerty was asked by sn
Evening Star reporter today.
II don't care to say. 1t was torn down
yesterday. | have severed all connec-
tions with DIR. Thayer. That is all I care
to say
Whatever Is the outcome of the war. II
promises to be one of the most bftter
that ever disrupted a town.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
ELIZABETH ACTOR WILL
HEAD A.. @. II. BENEFIT

ELIZABETH, May 2.-Joseph Cletro.
Il local young thespian of marked ability,
will appear In II. G.. Connolly's Eliza
BEETHOVEN when II is produced here I'm
der the auspices of Division No. s, A. O..
H.. at Proctor's Broad Street Theatre on
June 5.
Mr.. Cletro will appear In the role of
Arthurs, of the Continental Secret Ser
vice, an organization of men who yolun-
teered their services to Washington. as
spies. and who continued their services
all through the Revolution without ac-
cepting pay. Arthurs has secured the
secretar yship to Sir Henry Clinton, ana
through this means secures and trans
fers the plans of the British movements
to Washington. He appoints Frances
Tavern as a meeting place with Captain
Johnson, a young patriot, who accompan
les him on this venture, and on finding
that the British are aware Of the fact
that he is. a patriot In disguise, and that
he cannot hope for the escape of both
himself and Johnson. be displays a valor
such as Nathan Hale displayed, and al
lows himself to be captured, and detains
the British while Johnson makes good his
escape.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
BYE AWARDED
VERDICT OF 81

ELIZABETH. May 21.-Excfse Commits
sloner T. Y. Bye was yesterday awarded
a verdict of 81 In his libel suit for s25. 900
against John j. Stamler, a prominent at
torney. The jury was out ninety min.
utes. The verdict came at the end of
the second trial Of 'the case, the Jury
in the first trial having disagreed. Bye's
counsel was Alan Strong, of New Bruins
wick, and Frank H, Sommer. of Newark,
and John IL. English. of this city, rep
resented Stamler.
The. case was featured by the appear
ance of prominent witnesses on both
sides. Among these were former Mayor
Victor .Mravlag. Excise Commissioner
Fromm and City Clerk John II. kenah.
Bye and. Stamler were both on the stand
during the trial. The latter testified that
Or. Mravlag had told him Bye was
Crooked The former Mayor denied
this when he was on the stand.
The case resulted from the publication
by Stamler of a statement that Bye re-
ceived graft" for aiding in procuring
liquor licenses. During the trial the
passing of $500 by Julius Murzinski, of
Inslee place. and an alleged $500 pool
put up by a Newark brewery we're
brought up. The names of former Iii
cense Inspector Jacob HagiD, who was re-
Gently convicted on a charge Of attempted
bribery: Mayor Stein and George Seeber.
president of a local brewery, we're men
toned during the trial, but they were not
called to testify.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
PARIS SUCCOTASH Is
SEIZED BY INSPECTORS

Pure Food Inspector Lynn and Deputy
United States Marshal Louis G.. Beck
man today seized $50 cases of Paris sue
cotash at the warehouse of Wilkinson,
Gaddis & Co.. in Tichenor place, AMI
fifteen cases of stomach bitters from
fucker, Steiner & Co, 224 alsey street.
The seizures were made because of al
legged misleading labels on the cases. No
claim is made that Wilkinson, Gaddis &
Co. or fucker, Steiner & Co. partici,
pated in the alleged misrepresentation.
The succotash seized at the Wilkinson
Gnddis warehouses was labeled in large,
conspicuous letters, it Is alleged, Fresh
lima beans and corn" and on another
part Of the cases Dried lima beans, in
small letters. The succotash was
shipped from the birmingham Norille
Company, in Maine.
The stomach bitters seized at the
Xucker-Steiner store were labeled, 1t Is
alleged, Made in Germany" and In
speetor ynn claims that the "bitters"
were made in Cleveland.
The wrlts are returnsble June 4 at
Trenton.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
DEMOCRATS IN THIRD
WARD SOON TO MOVE

Democrats of the Third ward are en-
thusiastic since the executive committee
of the Third Ward Democratic Associa
ton at last provided new quarters. The
organization has taken a long lease on
the main door of SO Montgomery street.
The formal opening will take place Fri
day night. The organizations old head
quarters at so Broome street became too
small, as the membership continually
grew.
The committee will leave no stone un-
turned to make the opening a memorable
one. Prominent Democrats in the county
have been invited. The ward is strongly
In favor Of the regular organization. The
committee contemplate unwilling large
portraits of the leading Democrats of the
State, including former United States
Senator James Smith. jr., james r. MI
gent, Gottfried Kruger, Frank s. Katz-
enbach, Mayor Jacob Haussling and
others.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
KING PROSECpTES
SCANDAL-MONGERS

BRUSSELS. Belgium. May IA semi
official note dealing with false reports
as to the private life of the royal fam
lily was issued yesterday In the following
terms:
Since a recent garden party, held at
Laeken, calumnious runors have been put
In circulation concerning the private life
of the royal family. 1t was even de-
clared that on the day of the garden
party the Queen of the Belgians surprised
King Albert in the company of a lady of
the chamber, and that the queen shot
the woman dead with a revolver.
King Albert had no knowledge of these
reports, although for several days mill
tary officers attached to the court had
learned of them by telephone calls both
from Belgium and abroad. After con-
sultation it was decided TO acquaint the
king with the report. His majesty was
astonished and very indignant. He de-
cided to prosecute the authors of the
reports and all persons repeating them.
Criminal proceedings were instituted
this afternoon before the kings procu-
rator.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
E~piscopalians Meet in
Their Annual Session
continued from First Page,

Ing to make the conditions of life toler-
able.
Judgment should begin.
Wrong things are said In the name OF
Socialism, and are done In the name of
organized labor. but they may be matched
by things as bad. said or done in the name
of religion-and that not so very long ago.
We do all need to keep a sense OF justice
and of airness, and not to be moved by
self-interest or prejudice from Judgment
and conduct which are In accord with the
highest principles Of the religion of the
Christ. 1t Is time for Judgment to begin
at the house of God.
II Is gratifying TO report that while
the amount for diocesan missions has been
considerably increased within two or
three years-to provide for the work OF
our diocesan missionary-the growth OF
the fund for the support of the episco-
pate and the generous conduct Of the
parishes and missions, allow a reduction
of the diocesan assessment.
In closing, the bishop reported as
follows:
In the year ending MAY, l, s.o27
persons were confirmed. There are
now 147 clergy economically connected
with the diocese. There are 12S
parishes and missions In which serv-
ices are regularly maintained. Four
priests and two deasons have been
ordained. Eleven clergymen have
been received and nine transferred.
There are nine candidates for holy
orders ana fifteen pOStulantS.
The report of the commission on archi-
lecture showed approval had been male
of plans for parish houses for the church
of the Incarnation, Ampere; st. Thomns,
Newark; Christ, Belleville, and All
Saints, Leonia. Plans for the Chapel
of the Nativity, at FairyieN, have been
prepared.
The commission has been consulted by
the parishes of st. Agnes, East Orange,
and Calvary. Bayonne, In regard to pro
posed new churches, but, no definite nc
tion has been taken. The report Is signed
by Walker Gwynne, chairman, and George
w. Hulsart, secretary.
The last hour before the noon recess
was devoted to nominations for the va
riops committees and boards, election to
take place at the session tomorrow
morning. Various reports were received
today.
Recess was taken until 2:30 O'Clock for
a luncheon in the parish house, In Rector
street. The afternoon session is being
devoted to n consideration of rules of
order and constitution, and these mat
ters are causing considerably more thar
usual discussion,
Tonight the church club dinner will be
held in the parish house. The conven-
ton will be continued tomorrow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-21
MORE HEALTH IS
NEEDED, He SAYS

Addressing a large audience In the
Hamburg Place School. last night. DIR.
Edward T.. worl, former superintendent
Of the Verona Sanatorlum, spoke on the
prevention of tuberculosis at the open
ing of the fourth week of the State
exhibit.
He insisted that what is wanted today
is not more money, but more health, and
advocated the prevention of overcrowd-
ing by limiting the number of people
who can live on an acre of ground.
DIR. Worl was introduced by Rev. Ed
ward %Fuhrmann. pastor of st. Stephens
~Evangellstic Church. Motion pictures
were shown
The speakers for this week will be as
follows: Tonight-Michael !. MCGOWAN,
DIR. Millard y Knowlton, tuberculosis in
spector State Board OF Health. Tomor-
row night-Dr. Thomas s.. McCabe, com
missioner of instruction. Board of Edu-
cation: DR.. A. A. Loeb. district school
physician. Thursday night-Fred "
Fort, principal Hamburg. Place School:
Robert l.. Latlmer. instructor of physi-
cal training: children of the Hamburg
Place School. Friday night-Patrick
II. Ryan, member Board of Works; DR..
II. c. Povey.