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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
WHAT INSURANCE
Commissioners SAY

Insurance Commissioner VIM. H.
Hotchkiss of New York, chairman of
the executive committee of the Ma
tional Convention of Insurance Com
missioners,. prior to the last Head
Camp Of the Modern Woodmen Of
America, gave the following. official
notice to that society:
Pursuant to action of the national
convention Of state insurance commits
sioners, at its adjourned session In
December last, l write you this ex-
preston Of views as to the necessity
of your order-as we'll as all other
fraternal benefit societies-placing
itself on firm foundation as to rates.
An insurance society which in these
days does not recognize that the cost
of insurance Is fixed by laws other
than mans laws-namely, the laws Of
nature-or prescribes for its mem
bers either fiat rate, irrespective of
the age OF its members, or any other
rate that is not scientifically safe, is
deceiving both itself and its members
and approaching the time-perhaps
slowly, but not the less surely
when it must fail and its contracts be
repudiated. The fraternal spirit is a
good thing; but the rates and man
agement of fraternal societies must
also be such that the beneficiaries OF
the last member to die will receive
every dollar that such members GER
tificate calls for"
State Insurance Commissioner
Ekern Of Wisconsin has issued an Of
fetal interview in which he says:
"Fraternal societies generally have
come to recognize that their business
must be conducted on sound basis.
This means q re-rating for nearly ev-
cry society, and members who do not
fully understand the situation are
often inclined to complain of in
creases in their rates. They should
understand that with a re-rating on
sound basis they have a much more
valuable insurance than before All
are benefited by getting a permanent
insurance for what was uncertain be-
fore. The Modern Woodmen Of Amer
lea, by reason Of its long experience
with large membership, is permitted
to make a rate upon it's own expert
ence, which Is even lower than that
based on the National Fraternal Con-
gress table, which new societies must
adopt. The cost of this insurance is
not q matter of mortality tables or
rates charged, but depends upon the
actual deaths in the society. A re-
rating merely means that each mem
Der shall pay his real share Of that
cost. Members who think of drop
ping their insurance will do we'll to
take enough time to study the ques-
ton before doing anything which may
bring regret to both themselves and
their families"
The Chicago Inter Ocean says:
at is unpleasant for the members
of the Modern Woodmen Society to
have to pay more for their insurance,
but let them think how much more I'M
pleasant it would be for those 5000.
900 women and children, or any OF
them, to be deprived of that protec-
ton because their husbands or faith
ers got angry. That Is what all Wood
men should think about"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

are series Of immense vaulted chambers, hewn
and cemented by Roman hands, and here the
precious rainfall (the sole water supply of Capri
is stored, and gives color to the suppOstion that
San Michele may in those long-ago days have
been the reservoir of the island from which the
twelve imperial villas drew their supply.
The hand Of Time is dealing tenderly with my
garden, and, in dreaming dreams for it's future
development l recognize that here, at least, it is
not only for posterity that garden need be
created Where Nature has given of her best
with such bounteous hand the lapse of time is
scarcely needed it would be in less favored
spot Year follows year. bringing the planting
more and more into harmony with the landscape,
and emphasizing the glorious beauty of it:
Exegi monumentum perennius
Regalique stu pyramidum altius,
Quod non imber edax, Aquilo impotens
Possit diruere aut innumerabilis
Annorum series ct fuga temporum
Non omnis mortar
Grand lines and ambitious to serve as an
inspiration in the planning of this garden scheme
but they craven the rock of San Michele
Peradventure the dream may be fulfilled Chi
10 sa?
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imbricata Medicago arborea, Loropetaum chin
ense and the rarer varieties Of pittosporums and
acacias. But at length the long climb is ended
and we emerge on the terrace, which is the glory
of San Michele; hewn from the solid rock,
whose face the chiselmarks everywhere Wis
1ble, for centuries it has puzzled the archaeolo-
gist. For what purpose this plateau, fifty
feet in breadth, which encircles the HILL con-
structed? Can it have formed part of the Via
Sacra leading to the summit where the founda-
tons have been excavated of what presumably
was the only temple the island, it per-
chance the playground of the Caesars-for the
chariot races Of the Emperors Augustus and Tt.
berius that this colossal labor undertaken?
balustrade, surmounted at intervals by
bronze vases, clear cut against the vast expanse
of azure sea, forms the foreground to the unfn-
1shed sketch, while either side groups Of
expresses are already giving promise Of what the
completed picture may be in years to come We're
we to continue way, the vineyard lies
beyond and the vines important asset, for
the good red wine of San Michele is famed
throughout South Italy; these terraced vineyards,
moreover, hide the secret which has made gar
dening on so large scale possible; beneath them
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your medicines to all suffering women"
Mrs. MARY HALsTEAD, Platea, Pa,
Box SO.
Here is the report Of another genuine
case, which still further shows that Ly-
dia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound
may be relied upon.
Walcott, N. Dakota. -"I had infam-
nation which caused pain in my side,
and my back ached all the time. / was
so blue that I felt like crying If any one
even spoke to me. 1 took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and |
began to gain right away. / continued
its use and now I am a well woman. "
= Mrs. AMELIA DAHL, Walcott, N.
Dakota.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine 70. conn,
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter VIII
be opened, read and answered by
woman and held In strict confidence.
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When to Call the Doctor.

When to summon the doctor Is a
point which has probably puzzled most
people at one time or another, but in
the case Of throat and intestinal
troubles there should be no uncertain
ty, says a medical authority The doc
tor should be summoned at once, for
the sore throat may be diphtheria, and
the intestinal symptoms may mean
peritonitis, appendicitis or any one Of
a dozen complications of serious char
acter. Valuable time and the golden
opportunity may be wasted by wait
ing for symptoms that are severe
enough TO justify calling the doctor.
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'DOUIIM N(DIF(
NzzzlnzsssssSsSgsssssl v
EGSSssSSSSSSSS$ 9aAJU

A clean hen house is necessary both
summer and winter.
Fertile eggs cannot be shipped safe
Iy unless they have strong shells.
Stacked lime is a good disinfectant
to scatter around the poultry yards.
Mate about five ducks to one drake,
and thirty can easily be housed in
each pen.
For quick fattenfng try a mash of
corn meal and skimmilk. Feed 1t warm
three times day.
Success in commercial poultry farm
ing depends upon success in the hatch
ing and rearing of the chicks.
No one need hesitate to buy incubat-
ors or brooders because they have not
before used them or saw them used.
The person who raises good stock
need have no fear about prices. First
class fowls always bring good prices,
no matter how great the surplus Of
ordinary stock Is.
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SHE QUIT COFFEE
And Much Good Came From II.

1t is hard to believe that coffee will
put person in such a condition as it
did woman Of Apple Creek, o. She
tells her own story:
Il did not believe coffee caused my
trouble, and frequently said I liked
It so well would not quit drinking it,
even if it took my life, but was a
and nervous prostration for four years.
Il was scarcely able to go around at
all. Had no energy, and did not care
for anything. Was emaciated and had
a constant pain around my heart until
/ thought l could not endure It. l
felt as though was liable to die any
time
Frequently I had nervous chills and
the least excitement would drive sleep
away, and any little noise would up
set me terribly. l was gradually get
ting worse until finally one day, it
came over me, and / asked myself
what is the use of being sick all the
time and buying medicine so that I
can indulge myself in coffee?
so l thought l would see II | could
quit drinking coffee, and got some
Postum to help me quit. I made it
strictly according to directions, and
/ want to tell you that change was the
greatest step in my life. 1t was easy
to quit coffee because 1 had the
Postum which I like better than l
liked the old coffee. One by one the
old troubles left, until now I am in
splendid health, nerves steady, heart
all right, and the pain all gone. Never
have any more nervous chills, don't
take any medicine, can do all my
Homework, and have done great
deal besides.
MY sister-in-law, who visited me
this summer had been an invalid for
some time, much as I was l got her
to quit coffee and drink Postum She
gained five pounds In three weeks,
and never saw such a change in any
ones health"
There's reason"
Ever read the above letter! A new
enc appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
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any ambitious boy with very little ex-
penditure outside of his own work.
Then small outlay for eggs or a
trifie larger one for stock, and he is
ready for business.
There are several ways of starting
a flock. The best plan is the one that
best suits the pocket and the circum-
stances. The cheapest way is, Of
course, to begin with setting of eggs,
or perhaps two or three and work up
gradually from that.
The most important consideration
is the breed to be kept. 1t all depends
upon the market which will pay the
for raising, frying and broiling as
some Of the larger breeds, as they
usually weigh less at the same age,
though maturing even more quickly in
the matter of egg producing.
1t is a common saying that there
is more in the feed than in the
breed" This is very true, for any
breed properly fed and cared for will
be sure to give good returns, If the
strain is good.
1t is safe enough to keep any breed
that you like, SO long as your fowls
are free from strains and full-blood-
ed. Nearly every one has some prefer
ence, either Of size or color, or other
qualities, and there are none of the
standard breeds but which have much
to recommend them
SO, if you wish to keep Wyan-
dottes, Leghorns, or Orpingtons or
Rhode Island Reds, you will be per-
fectly safe in doing SO, no matter
what some one else may say in favor
of other breeds
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
Superior KNOWLEDGE.

A Scottish boy of six years. who attended
school at which prizes were given the slightest
sort of provocation one day proudly exhibited
reward of merit earned in the realm of natural
history.
Teacher asked how many legs horse had
an 1 said fve!" the laddie trumphantly de-
claimed.
"Ffve!" 1g the surprised adult chorus. But
of course you were wrong"
"Of course" was the proud admission. But all
the other boys said six"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

Chicken Weighted by Shaping Board.
pens. 1t does not make much differ
ence how chickens are fed, so long as
the fat is laid on n proper quantities
and with right distribution.
The bird should be killed by a knife
blade piercing the brain, as this pro-
notes free bleeding. 1t should be
hung up by the feet, head down, and
plucked before it becomes cold. Poul-
try buyers prefer chickens that have
about two inches Of feathers adjoin-
ing the head.
After being plucked, the bird
should be placed on a shaping board,
the weight on top, to give it COM
pact appearance. Never allow chick
ems to remain hanging by the legs
after being plucked, as it gives them
thin and leggy appearance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
Women to Wear MantilIas In Church

Women Of ST. Francis De Sales
Cathedral will introduce into this
country the custom of wearing in
church the graceful lace headdress Of
the Spanish women In place of hats.
The innovation was suggested by Rev
DR.. O'Connor to the members of the
Altar society and at the general COM
munion of the society the scarfs will
be worn.
''The hats of today have become a
monstrosity," says Rev. DIR. O'Con-
nor, addressing the society.-Toledo
correspondence Cleveland Leader.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

burg coal barons. He was born on
a farm in Butler county, Pennsyl-
vania, early in the last century. A.
a young man, he walked to Pitts burg,
and began to dig coal. 1t lay under
When he had saved enough to buy a
horse and wagon, he would dig his
own coal early in the morning and
then peddle it around town In the
afternoon. His wife was his book
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
PACK CHICKENS FOR MARKET
Fowls Should Not Garry Too Much
Fat, but Just Enough to Make
Flesh Tender When Cooked.

An over-fat fowl Is almost as OBJ
jectionable as a lean one. TO fatten
chickens properly they should be so
fed as to have just enough fat to
make them f1eshy and to cook well.
The fat should be we'll intermixed
with lean meat.
Most buyers of chickens prefer
crate-fed birds, as they believe them
TO be superior to those fed in loose
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
Sad Case.

81 hear your husband has lost his
public job"
Yes
What does he expect to do now?"
well, he told me this morning
that unless he could get reinstated
pretty soon he would have to go to
work somewhere. Chicago Record
Herald.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
First Coal Baron

1T must be borne in mind that men
amassed wealth in Pittsburg before
steel became the dominant money
producer" writes Isaac F. Marcosson
In an article In The Munsey entitled
THE Millionaire Yield of Pittsburg
Take coal, without which there
would be no steel empire today. Il
created a dozen millionaires. None
was more picturesque than William
Henry Brown, the earliest of the Pitts
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splitting them, without being injured or retarded
by them
That is what. in the course of few months,
this building will be ready to do. 1t is an ocean
liner of the very latest and highest class-an
Olympic-and thereafter we must speak of cit" as
"her "-William H. Rideing, in the Youths Com
panion.
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u.v. Purpose Is a Duty.

Working to a purpose is everything
as a key to life. When man conscious
II made the choice Of civilization he
imposed the duty Of purpose on every
individual and sharply differentiated
himself from the other animals. From
that time purpose and work have been
absolute essentials to happiness.-The
Economist
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The Reason.

you mark all your compositions
forte" said the friend.
YES" replied the composer. They
wouldn't have any vogue among peo-
pie who live in flats If l had them
played softly"
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MRaC fIra

Uncle Ezra-Then you think the
battle of Wounded Knee was a great
or event than the reformation?
Uncle Eben-Certainly. I've seen
them both and I'll bet the battle"
took at least thousand more feet
of film.-Puck-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

Coles Carbolisalve quickly relieves and
cures burning, itching and torturing skin
diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain Of
burns. Cures without scars. 25c and 500
by druggists. For free sample write to
j, w. Cole 81 Co, Black River Falls, Wis
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
NERVOUS
RESPONDENT
women
Find Relief in Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Their Own Statements
So Testify.
Platea, Pa" When l wrote to you
first was troubled with female weak

ness d1iu DdChdCtlt,
and was so nervous
that | would cry at
the least noise, it
would startle me so.
l began to take Ly-
dia E. Pink h a ms
remedies, and I don't
have any more cry
ing spells. / sleep
sound and my ner-
vousness Is better.
I will recommen nd
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In Donegal.

II suppose you have an old age pension. Nh
Kelly?"
Gould age pension? Faith an OF wuddnt touch
wan the bad lack they bring. LUX at the number
of ould age pensioners bez dyin livery year,
London Opinion.
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k)OlIIH
i tH %3 ].
INTEREST BOYS IN POULTRY
No Part of Farming That Is More Fas
cInating to Average Youth Than
Care of Chickens.
CBy KATHERINE A. GRIMES

(By KATHERINE A. HGRIMES)
There is no part of farming more
fascinating to the average boy than
the care of poultry. At the same time
there is no branch that offers him a
better chance of success.
The equipment ned not cost much,
and, in fact, most of the needed coops
and fixtures can be built by almost
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05
Sure Does.

THE pen is mightier than the
sword"
But the typewriter puts it all over
the pen"
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Il should think garbage mans
wife would have q hard time at home"
why so?"
Because her husband is SO Often
In the Dumps"
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Candid.

81 am very sorry, Captain Snob,
that circumstances over which / have
no control compel me to say no."
May ask what the circumstances
are?"
Yours" -Lippincott's
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In CHICAGO.

Ella-What do you think of him?
Stella-He's too mean to pay all
mony-even a dollar down and a dol
lar month.
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Scientific Manaoement

Scientific Management.
Employer (angrily)-What are you throwing
those handbills on the pavement for?
Bill Distributor-Well, gunner, that's what the
people does I gives 10, SO It's only saw
ing time"-Comc Cuts.
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keeper. From this humble start grew
what was the largest individual coal
business on the inland waters.
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There is nothing heavenly about war,---or
Dyspepsia. The world is outgrowing the
first and Garfield Tea will conquer Dyspepsia
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

The commanding intellect should
have the command and be king
Schiller.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

PILES CURED IN @ TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO ONT
MENp falls 20 cure any of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or ProJrudng Piles in 10 Ia days. Soc.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

For Constipation, Biliousness, Liver and
Kidney Troubles, take Garfield Tea.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-04-05

When a young widow makes up her
mind to marry a bachelor he may pos
sibly escape by dying.
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1t might be well to remember that
every man you deal with is looking for
the best of it.
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An opttmist is a man who knows
that his troubles might be worse.
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o the vast majority of people who
year by year visit Capri, the island
merely remains associated in their
thoughts with an excursion to the
Blue Grotto; but as / watch, from
the Great Terrace at San Michele,
the little steamer, fully thousand
feet beheath me, laden with tour
lists of all nationalitties, plying her
way back to Naples, sense OF
peace once more descends upon
the island. And surely nowhere can
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-30

OuCC Del SCdIlI lIltOIIly Au1-
ply, 81, 6348 Langley, died yes
terday.
Four men charged with murder
of John Jakubowski, Dec. 2, found
not guilty.
Samuel Shields, %, arrested.
Charged with stealing license
tags from wagons.
Body found hanging in Lake
Forest tree Tuesday afternoon
identified as Gustav Behn, 19 w.
Erie st.
Children spurn Mrs. Charles M.
Corns, who is suing former hus-
band, Charles Y. Lucas, for their
possession. Discovered to be
technical bigamist.
Mary Crowley, 81, 800 No.
Franklin ST., tried to batter doors
of St. Dominick's Roman Cath
Ole church. Detention hospital.
Richard G. Long, 65, Kansas
City, Swlndled druggists. l year
6 months in Bridewell and fined
$50.
Harvey Simmons, accused of
bigamy, discharged.
Joseph H. Cohen, 1888 E 33rd
ST., arrested. Procured check
through mail by false pretenses.
Chicago Walters union trying
to prevent taking of Chicago
walters to N. Y. to act as strike
breakers.
Hugh McCaully, 1920 May ST.,
delivery boy, bitten by dog owned
by Mrs. Schultz, 7437 Adams st.
Lillian McGrew, 3743 Rhodes
ave, smallpox. Isolation hospi-
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" A44AAS-@AA %AS1
Wolfram St, fined $1,000 and
costs and sentenced to l year.
Obtained money under false pre-
lenses, later held to grand jury
for forgery. Wife was prosecute
ing witness.
La Vurn Carey, daughter of
Mrs. Richard Carey, 511 Garfield
bldg, eloped 6 years ago; return
ed yesterday as Mrs. Malvurn
Malsstri, wife of wealthy New
Orleans furniture man. Brought
husband and three children.
Gases of Meyer Minsky and AL
Trilling, newsboys, which were to
have been heard yesterday, con-
tinued until May 81.
Policeman Charles H. Hitch
cock, Central detail, fined SIS
days pay. Drank and slept on
duty.
1000 striking section men,
Northwestern railroad, returned
to work this morning. 10 per
cent increase in pay.
Dean Sumner wants, control of
vice taken from hands of police
department.
wild West" novels led Harry
Jacaby, 81, 1911 Augusta ave-,
Thomas Bromand, 1o, 1743 Ar
tesian ave-, and Benz. Ladalski,
%, 2313 Lister ave., to commit 80
robberies and murder John Angel
in saloon, 2434 Southport ave.,
April "A.
Judges of Circuit Court recon-
mended appointment of female
juvenile court Judge.