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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Mount Vernon Token Returned

When Mount Vernon the home of Washington.
was restored some 80 years ago the various
states were asked to send some token to be
placed in the rooms. The women of Kansas sent
a solid walnut, hand carved seal Of Kansas to rep
resent this state. For 80 years the beautiful seal
has been standing In the former home of the
Father of His Country and it has just been re-
turned to the Kansas Historical society to be
placed in the exhibit Of Kansas eurios
The piece is carved from solid piece of ma
tive Kansas walnut, of the few perfect pieces
of walnut wood found in the state. search OF
several months was required to find tree suit
able for the work. One found in Coffey
county and cut down expressly for this cary
ing. 1t is four feet long and two feet high and
is intended to go over the door of some hail.
The seal was carved by the late Henry WorraIl
of Topeka, the first artist in Kansas. He worked
all one summer on it. In the center is the great
seal of the state, painted in colors in oil by Pro
fessor Worral Around the seal the words
Great Seal of the State of Kansas, January 90,
1861" carved by hand, each letter in relief.
Around the seal grouped the products Of
Kansas.
When the servant quarters were restored at
Mount Vernon, Kansas school children raised the
money to pay for the restoration. 1t was then
decided that Kansas had sufficient representation
among the relics in the home and the great sea-
returned to the Historical society
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
GLSJZE4AH- @zS11cH

In George Washington's time Alexandria-or
6eHhaVen as 1t was at first known along about
the middle of the eighteenth century-was of
the most prominent ports in the United States and
seemed to hold out every promise of extensive
development in the future. George Washington
himself took hand in booming the port which
developed an extensive foreign trade. The docks
were crowded with warehouses filled with corn,
tobacco and other products while in the harbor
were always to be found many of the largest class
of cargo ships of that period loading and dis
charging a variety of commodities. AS the Amer
lean terminus of a heavy overseas trade Alex
andria became well known in shipping circles in
England, and it was thought for time that the
port on the Potomac would overshadow Balti-
more Then the various influences that
combined to bring about the commercial eclipse
OF the little city dear to the heart of the ma
tion's lberator. One Of the first of these the
establishment only few miles away of the CAPT
tai of the nation, which speedily overshadowed
Alexandria in various ways. Then came the
building of railroads. which diverted much traffic
to other channels, and finally the Civil war
helped to put blight upon the community
which had long been one of the strongholds of the
Lees of Virginia.
But even In this twentieth century neglected
Alexandria gets ION the map" as least one day
each year-namely, on the 22d of February, when
with each recurring anniversary Of Washingtons
birthday there is big celebration in the little
city that is filled with landmarks and objects
identified with the private life and public career
of the leader of the Revolution Often the presi-
dent of the United States goes to Alexandria by
boat trolley to participate in the exercises,
and the governors of Virginia and Maryland are
invariably invited. On such occasions the town
which is located In closer proximity to historic
Mount Vernon than is any other community, ap-
pears almost too small to accommodate the
crowds that invade her public places. For, be 1t
known, for all that there handsome, we'll
paved business streets that afford a route of
parade for the procession that is invariabe
feature of this holiday, there other highways
and by ways in the staid dignifed, conservative
old town that readily convince the visitor that
they have undergone little if any alteration since
the days of George Washington
Old Alexandria is going on three hundred
years of age for 1t founded long ago
1870, although, previously explained, it
known for some score of years by another name
In 1S4S the general assembly of the colony of Vir
GINA formally designated it as Alexandria The
town retains to this day the names of its Streets
chosen in the days of long ago from the titles OF
royalty and nobility. Thus we find the most
conspicuous thoroughfares King, Prince Duke
and Royal streets.
Alexandria the starting place of General
Braddock's famous expedition against the French
and Indians which, Inflated though it was. served
to bring George Washington, for the first time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
SURELY HARD MAN TO PLEASE
Artist Did His Best, but Somehow
Managing Editor Would Not
Be Satisfied.

An artist was drawing a cartoon
wherein the flag of our nation played
large part. He drew the flag, first
time, with five stars in the blue field
and took it to the managing editor.
VINO promptly let out a yelp.
Wadye think this country it." said
the managing editor, "a trust?"
What's the trouble?" asked the art
list
Trouble" beloved the managing
editor, why, We need more stars.
stars, stars!"
So the artist brought the picture
back and this time he had III stars in
it. by actual count
The managing editor felt his head
and choked slightly.
What do you think you're draw
ing?" he asked at last.
You're the hardest man to please
ever met in my life" said the artist
Indignantly; first it's too few and
then it's too many. How many starS
do you want. anyway"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

conspicuously before his countrymen. Here, in
the old Carlisle house, which remains to this day
of the chief "show places of the historic
old town, George Washington and other leading
men of the colony had lengthy conference with
the British commander the night before the
expedition set out upon the campaign which was
destined to so down in history as "Braddocks
defeat"
of the most interesting structures in the United
States, fell sadly into decay some years ago. al
though move looking to its complete restoration
has latterly been made by patriotic society.
George Washington was a frequent guest at
Carlisle house-the mansion of Major Carlisle,
and when, after social function in Alexandria
he returned to Mount Vernon by boat it was al
most invariably from the Carlisle house that he
set out the terraced grounds of the mansion
sloping down to the river, rendering 1t convenient
for General Washington and his house guests to
step into the barge to be rowed to his manor
house farther down the Virginia shore of the
Potomac. 1t was also General Washington's
tom to sup at Carlisle house each 22d of February
when he came to Alexandria to attend the Birth
Night Balls, which were instituted in his honor
in Alexandria after he rose to fame the hero
of the War for independence. These balls
held at Claggetts tavern and constituted the SUI
preme height of Alexandria's social glory
General Washington most intimately identi-
fed with the history of Alexandria from the year
1863 when he purchased considerable property in
the town. He showed himself good citizen by
becoming member of the Friendship Fire En-
CINE company. This volunteer organization
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
1urnjnd the Tables.

Having done his best, by every fair
and unfair means, during the last cleo
ton to catch the candidate tripping,
the heckler grew extensively personal.
us it true that your mother
washes" he began, but before he
could add the word clothes" the wit
ty candidate called out smartly:-
"Of course she does. Why, don't
your
This raised a loud laugh at the heck
ler's expense; but, still undaunted, he
returned to the attack
you can't deny" he said, that your
father was rag and-bone man.
bought some clothes of him thirty
years ago."
''And l see you're still wearing
them!" was the candidates lightning
retort.
There was no more heckling that
night.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
NAMING THE BOY.

Old jun, gardener and general factotum, was
accompanied one day by brightlooking lad
eight or ten years old.
rs this your boy?" l asked.
"Yessuh, he mine, he las got, suh-Junor
you wuf1es niger mex your manners ter de
white folks!'
Junior" commented. $50 he is named after
you
'Nawsuh' the old replied rather indignant
ly "he amt named fur me! My name Jumbo
whar my nanny git out'n de Bible. Dis hyar
chile name Junior he bawn in June
Lippncott's
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Air Laws.

Wilbur Wright at a tea in Dayton,
said with a laugh:
Already there are air laws, strin-
gent as road laws. Without them we
should soon be seeing advertisements
like this:
Two dollars reward will be paid
by Mrs. John Doe for information lead
ing to the Identification of the aviator
on Wright roadster who, while flying
over my house yesterday afternoon,
dropped can of oil down my Chin
ney and completely ruined plum pud
ding | was cooking"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

for any such thing as a f1re-tghtng
department with paid employees was,
of course, totally unknown in those
days. Tradition recounts that not
only was the Father of His Country
supporter of this old-time fire-hghtlng
organization, but that on the occasion
of more than one fire he 'ran with the
machine" in the good old-fashloned
way. Another organization which
rivals the veteran fire company
in interest is the Masonic lodge
of which Washington was mem
Der, and the lodge rooms OF
which in the city hall at Alexandria
are filled with Washington relics or
priceless value.
Among the buildings in Alexandria
which attract much attention from
visitors is the old colonial mansion at
the corner Of Duke and st. Asaph
streets, where Lafayette and his suite
were CHARTERED when the distinguish
ed Frenchman visited this country
and where great ball was given in
bis honor Not far distant is the build
ing occupied as the first free school IN
AMERICA school established through
the bounty of George Washington.
On Fairfax street, near Duke, Is the
First Presbyterian church, built IN
1774, and on Cameron street is the
town house of Lord Thomas Fairfax,
a splendid example of the architecture
of the Georgian period and yet in a
perfect state of preservation. Persons
who essay to tour Alexandra" by
motor car are destined to many a
bump and jolt, for whereas the prin-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
EnoIish DumpIinqs for Stew.

These are very simple, but ten
times out of .welve UNBEATABLE The
following are always a success: Take
one cup of -four Cor more, according to
quantity needed), two heaping tea
spoons baking powder, half teaspoon
salt, mix with about three-quarters cup
of milk to make dough very soft
Flour palms of hands and, handling as
lightly as possible, drop in pieces on
top of stew (size desired). Leave
cover off stewpan for Is minutes, cover
able mmediately
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

of church property in New York is
S153, 953, 740, exclusive of Harsonages,
hospitals and asylums. The debts in
New York are s19,062,419, or about
1913 per cent Boston has invested in
churches S27,000,O00, with debts of 7
per cent of their value. Chicago has
the same sum invested, with 15A per
cent debts: Baltimore, S14,000,00o.
with debts of 101s per cent; Philadel
rhia, $4,000 eco. with per cent debts
and Washington. s10,000,000, witt
1919 per cent debts.-Chiisiitn He-
aid
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Sun a LampIiuhter.

In the acetylene burning lighthouses
Along the Panama canal will be IN
stalled copper cylinders exposed 10
the sun. When the sun rises In the
morning and the rays fall upon these
cylinders they will expand and close
valves that admit gas 10 the burners.
AS night approaches and the suns
rays diminish in power the cylinders
will contract and again turn on the
gas, which will be igEited by small
pilot iets.-Scientific American.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Crispo.

Cream tablespoons sugar with ~
cup butter, add yolks of 2 eggs, and
beat thoroughly. Mix 2 cups rolled
oats with 2 teaspoons baking powder
and u teaspoon salt. Add to egg mix
ture, flavor with almond and fold in
the beaten whites of eggs. Drop from
teaspoon on buttered sheet, leaving
three inches between. Bake in a slow
oven. Fine for the children
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

We know, and everybody knows,
that thousands of people every day are
throwing lighted cigarettes and cigars
and matches ION the stone floor" or
on some other place which they regard
as equally safe; and everybody who
has given any attention TO the sub
.dect knows that a considerable proper
don of the fearful loss of lives and
property caused by fires in this coun-
try r Fac to this pernicious practice.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
The Fool Who Drops the Match

Nobody but fool will point an "un-
loaded gun at human being, because
everybody has come to look upon it
as an act of inexcusable recklessness;
but the amount of harm done by that
foolisbness is as nothing in compari-
son with what is being caused, year
after year, by the habit of throwing
down lighted cigar ends and cigarettes
and matches in safe" places. The
great Baltimore FIRE was, in all prob
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
....$7834.00

Or.
By wheat crop farm 800 acres
for years, average 20
bushels per acre per year
fer 3 years, or a total of 90
bushels, = 1920 bushels at
80 cents per bushel. SIS, 36G. 90
Balance to credit of farm aft
er 3 years operation, ST.,
$4,000 per year. .......... $4,000
''To operate $50 acres would cost
less in proportion, as the plant re-
CURED for 800 acres would do for the
larger farm, and the interest on plant
for the extra 100 acres would be
saved"
The figures given may be open to
criticism, but they will be found to
be reasonably accurate, with fair
ness given to the expense columns.
There are those who profess to do
the work at a much less cost than
those given.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Dental Operation on Pony.

A remarkable operation has been
performed by Wanstead (Eng.) vet,
Urinary surgeon on pony which had a
bad fracture of the lower jaw. Aft.
er injecting cocaine and wiring the
teeth together, the surgeon drilled a
hole through the jawbone, and the
broken parts were then firmly drawn
together by strong silver wire. The
pony is expected to make a complete
recovery.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Fruit Roll.

Fruit roll is a nice variation in
candy-making.. 1t is also a good re
cipe for using up the broken nuts and
pieces of candied fruit used in MAX
Ing other candies Chop the nuts and
fruit into tiny bits. Roll out a piece
of fondant until it is about half an
inch thick. Put on the layer of nuts
and fruit and roll as you would roll
jelly roll Let stand until firm and
then cut into slices
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
A MANS WAY.

already"
Married only month already, and quarrel
ing?"
$50 they say
What is the trouble?"
Seems her husband wants to quit going to
afternoon receptions and get back to business.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

ability. caused by a cigar or cigarette
thrown on a stone sidewalk and blown
into a cellar through an uncovered
ull'seye hole The act ought to be
made a misdemeanor, wherever COM
mittd.-New York Evening Post.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Old Fashioned Ice Cream

One gallon milk, one pint cream,
one dozen eggs, two tablespoons va
nilIa, sugar to taste. Beat yolks OF
eggs separately. add sugar, then add
milk and cream and vanilla Lastly
beat the whites of eggs until stiff
then add to mixture and freeze. Small
II proportions can b made accord
Ealy
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

ashphalt most of the old residential streets have
the great cobble stones that have with stood the
traffic of more than a century However, 1t is
interesting to note that even this primitive paw
ing has it's historic significance, for these self
same cobblestones were laid under General Wash
ington's direction by the Hessian prisoners, cap
tured by the continental army.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
WISDOM FROM THE WE'D.

Singleton-Its wonderful what love will enable
fellow to see in girl that he never saw before.
Wedmore-Yes and it's equally wonderful what
love won't let him see that he'll see later on
Boston Evening Transcript
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Church Property In New York.


In New York Episcopal places Of
worship are worth 1880, 900; Presby-
terrain, s16,40o,0O0; Methodist. s10.-
800 900; Baptist, $4,000, 900; Reformed.
ST $1,000; Lutheran, s6,300,000, and
Congregational 81. 100000. The value
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

Work is the very salt Of life; not
only preserving it from decay, but
giving it tons and flavor-Hugh Black
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
COST OF GRAIN
GROWING in
CENTRAL CANADA

A careful canvass made of a num-
Der of men farming in large way
indicates that even with the extreme
expense of harvesting the crop, which
mas been caused by the bad weather
and difficulty in threshing, wheat has
been produced and put on the market
Tor less than SO ceats bushel. The
average freight rate is not over 10
cents per bushel. This would make
the cost OF production and freight 6S
cents and would leave the farmer an
actual margin on his low-grade wheat
Oh 1i1a cents and for his high-grade
wheat OF l92 cents; and though this
IS not as large profit as the farmer
mas every right to expect, it is a profit
not to be despised, and which should
leave very fair amount of money TO
his credit when all the expenses of
the year have been paid. unless the
Value OF low-grade wheat sinks very
much below its present level A mat
ter or Importance to the prospective
settler is that of the cost of produc-
ton. The following table has been
prepared after careful Investigation:
interest on 800 acres, value
$50 per acre, 3 years at 6
per cent interest. 100 Oe
interest on horses, machin.
cry, wagons, ploughs, har-
rows, etc, to operate 800
acres-say, $4,000 for 8
years $4,000
Getting 800 acres ready for
crop first year, doing ones
own work, with hired help,
about $3.50 per acre. ...... 1,120Oo
Getting 800 acres ready for
crop, second and third
year, about $125 per acre
per year, or $3.50 per acre
years ones own work and
hired help. .......H 10000
Seed per year, wheat, per
acre $1.25, years .. 10000
Seeding, 800 acres, % cents
per acre, years. .... $4,000
Irvine, 800 acres, 80 cents
per acre, years. ~ 2SS00
Harvesting, 800 acres, 80
cents per acre, 3 years. -. 2SS 90
Marketing, 800 acres, esti-
mate 20 bushels per acre
per year for years,
cents per bushel, or cents
per bushel for 8 years. 80. $1,000
Threshing 800 acres, estimate
20 bushels per acre per
year for years, cents
per bushel per year or Is
cents for years. ........ 1,152.O0
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
The Commander.

Does Mrs. Peck's husband COM
mand good salary?"
He earns good salary; she com.
mands it,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
WHAT WAS, "ETC."?

Writing about recent function the society
editor of the Ellis, Kan, Review-Ieadlight says:
Light refreshments were served, consisting
of popcorn cider, ETC., served in courses.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

Let love make you strong, pure. Sc
we're. Let it prevent your sacrificing
the least portion of your souls life
aarmen SYLVIA.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

A bitter, cruel speech, may cost a
friend; but gentle, loving words may
win a foe.-Earle William Gage
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. 1t is thoroughly cured by Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One laxative,
three for cathartic
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup fUr CNildreh
teething, softens the gums, reduces inf raI~
sion, alayS pain. cures wind collie, 25c IL bottle
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

The evils and sorrows that afI1ict
mankind are Of mankind's own max
ing.-Marie Corelli.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

seat of the Father of His Country Old Alexan-
drfa would be well worthy visit merely as
line example of an old colonial town, rich in the
architecture of the period, but added to this Is
the historical significance that it was George
iWashington's home town"
Hitler ne came to attend the balls and other
social festivities that brought out all the landed
gentry Of the old dominion; here he attended
church every Sunday when residing at Mount
vernon; and to this place he repaired when
business matters connected with his large estate
required legal or other adjustment that could
not readily be negotiated on the plantation. Al
exandria was the meeting place Of the Masonic
lodge Of which George Washington SO prom
inent a member and here was located volunteer
fire company tha4 boosted our pyst president as
one Of its members. In short from every stand
point, Alexandria meant more to George Washing
ton than the nearest town crossroads com
munlty is apt to do to the presentday American
farmer in this of rural free delivery and rail
roads and troleys and automobiles.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROM0 Qunine Tablets
Druggi stsrefund money If 1T fails to cure. E. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

Most people look at trouble through
microscope.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16


ACH year finds tens of thou
sands of American citizens max
ing patriotic pligrimages to the
home and tomb of George Wash
ington at Mount Vernon on the
Potomac river. Almost without
exception these tourists stop
over" going or coming at the
quaint old town of Alexandria,
Va, located about half way be-
tween the city Of Washington
and Mount Vernon. Many Of
the visitors declare Alexandria
almost If not quite as interest
ing as the far-famed country