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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
GIRL ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Mettie Christians on, Charged With
Poisoning Child, Found Not
Guilt at OcoRt+n.,

Oconto.-The jury in the case OF
the state against Mettie Christianson,
charged with having placed poison
Gus candy on the stairway of the Nels
A. Nelson home at Surfing, in Febru
ary, 1910, and causing the death of
Hilda Nelson, after remaining out for
sixteen hours, brought in a verdict of
not guilty.
The verdict was read amid the
widest confusion, the spectators
clapping their hands and cheering to
the echo.
The defendant throughout the
long trial was apparently the calmest
and most self-possessed person in
court and never for moment SEEM
ed to be in doubt as to the outcome
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28

wooden suits will be generally worn.
The wood is, Of course, not in its usu.
ally crude form. but it is first reduced
to pulp, then drawn into threads and
woven like cloth. Cloth of this kind
wears like leather, and is cheaper
than the cheapest cloth.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28

ly by the child's father to friend in
London, who is e scientist of note en-
gagged in a special study of criminol-
ogy. This man of science now writes
that the most minute examination of
the finger prints of June 1, 1911. as
compared with those taken 16 years
ago and every year since, shows abb
soiutely no trace Of variation in any
respect He concludes that of all dis
tinctiVe markings on a human being,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Garments of Wooo.

traveller il Tibet relates that he
saw women weaving garment con-
structed of wood. Wooden clothes,
however. are not likely to be con-
fined to Tibet if the idea OF an Amer
lean inventor becomes popular. He has
manufactured for himself and wears
a fancy waistcoat of rine-wood fiber,
and looks forward to the time when
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Measuring Achievement

do you think that operatic celeb
rity is maintaining her artistic pres
tige?"
Well" replied the close observer:
"she sings as we'll as ever. But | don't
think her articles on how to be beauti-
full are up to her former standard"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Old Timer Missed Convention.

Fort Atkinson.-For the first time
since 1864, when Lancoln and John
son were nominees, J. T. Moak has
failed to attend a republican conven-
ton. He was a delegate to the con-
vention which nominated Lincoln and
has attended every republican con-
vention since that time until this
year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Exchanging Finger Marks

Are the lines upon ones finger tips
Absolutely unchanged from infancy to
maturity? An Affirmative reply is sug-
gested by a case under observation in
Colorado. A college professor took
prints of the lines on the finger. tips
of his daughter shortly after she was
born Is years ago, and new marks
have been taken on the first day of
every June every year since then.
These marks have been sent regular
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
DueIists at a Banquet,

A famous Hungarian duelist cele-
brated in 1886 his thirty-fifth encoun-
ter. He gave banquet to which only
those were hidden who could prove
six duels. An exception was made In
favor of a woman who had met and
killed her man
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Dazzied.

Us Unison in straitened circum-
stances?"
81 presume so. He said a fellow
flashed a hundred-dollar bin before his
ewes the other day and it looked to
him like the aurora borealis
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Three Saved from Drowning

Neenah.-Mrs. J. Bohan and two
daughters were saved from drowning
by Ralph Smith and William DehoW
when their boat capsized in the river
They were sinking when the two
boys swan from shore.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Pastor Is Released.

Fond du Lac.-At a meeting of the
congregation of Trinity Lutheran
church the Rev. R. H. Bunge was re-
leased from the pastorate at his own
request to accept the presidency OF
Eureka college, Eureka, S. D.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Professors Theory.

Do girls do as well IN college as
boys?"
AS we'll or better"
Indeed? And how do you account
for that?"
We'll, they have more opportunities
to study, for one thing. "A girl doesn't
have to put in a lot of time coloring a
meerschaum pipe"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Favors Conservation.


What success have you had with
the portrait of your mother-in-law
Tremendous. 1t is such speaking
likeness that my brother, when he
came to look at it, instinctively put
his cigar behind his back.
Blaetter
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Wouldn't Do,

Il thought you were going to break
your engagement to Jack
Il can't for while. l have just
learned that he bought the ring on
easy payments
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
ForQet IL.

There is one thing the politicians
don't want to tax" said the astute
citizen
What is that?" demanded friend
The popular memory"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
The Wordy "No,o

The Magistrate-You are charged
with using bad language to an officer
have you anything to say?
TIE Prisoner-Divvel a word. yer
'onor: I've said divvel Nv a lot too
much already-The Sketch.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Mo Limit.

Genealogist-"So you want me to
trace your English ancestry? / suppose
you'd like to go back to William the
Conqueror" Parvenu-"Oh, yes, or
earlier."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
VIII Build New Round House

Green Bay.-The Northwestern
railroad will build a sixty-stall round
house and machine shop in Green
Bay within a short time, according
to announcement made.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Remove Plant to Gildden.

Ashland.-The town of Shanagold-
en-, established ten years ago, will
be practically wiped of the map by
the removal of the Meelen Lumber
company's plant to Glidden.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Got Her Interested

"Our cook has been with us for two
months now" How do you account
for that?" She's reading continued
story in the weekly magazine we sub
scribe to"-Ksnsas City Journal
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28

the lines of the finger tips alone are
infallible and hangeless.-New York
Mail.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28

The chap with an open faced smile
is always SURE, of a welcome.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
SENATOR LA F0LLETTE'S
FATHER-IN-LAW is DEAD

Madison.-Anson Case, father of
at his home in Baraboo.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-06-28
Buttermakers' Report Out.

Buttermakers' Report Out.
MilwaukeeNThe eleventh annual
report of the Wisconsin Buttermak-
ers' association is just out and is
being mailed to the members.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09
Notice to Democrats.

Notice Is hereby given that there will
be a mass meeting Of Democrats In
Salem next Saturday, March Q, at
which all Democrats In Marion county
are urged to be present, This meet
ing Is called for the purpose Of adopt
ing a platform and getting the mem
bers Of the party together to discuss
pending issues, and encourage compe-
tent men to come out for the offices
to be filled In this county at the com.
ing primary election. The meeting
will be held in the armory at IL
o'clock. and II Is hoped that all who
can viii be present. Signed
J. r. COLEMAN,
3-7-2t Chairman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

The Life Guards are two regiments
OF cavalry forming part Of the Brit
Ish household troops They are gal
liant soldiers, and every loyal British
heart is proud Of them. Not only the
kings household. but yours. ours
eyorybOdy's should have It's life
guards The need Of them Is espec-
tally great when the greatest foes Of
life, diseases. find allies In the very
elements as colds, influenza, cataarh
the grip, and pneumonia do In the
stormy month OF March. The best
way that we know OF to guard
against these diseases Is 10 strength
en- the system with Hoods Ssrsapar-
llla---the greatest Of all life guards
Il removes the conditions IN which
these dIseaSes make their most sue.
cessful attack, gives ugor and tone
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

to all the vital organs and functions
aud imparts genial warmth to the
blood, Remember the weaker the
system, the greater the exposure to
disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes
the system strong,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Chamberlains Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and extern
slve sale by its remarkable cures Of
coughs, colds and Group. II can be
depended upon. Try II. Sold by all
dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Twenty Of her little friends sur
prlsed Ruth Mason In her home last
Monday evening. The event celebrated
her birthday. Games, with music and
dancing made joyous party. Miss
Elsie and Miss Mabel Mason served
punch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money II Il
fails to cure. u. W. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. rs cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Following are the convention notes,
issued from the publicity bureau Of
the convention committee Of San
Francisco. While much OF 1t is in
tended for the information of local
clubs, the same rules and regulations
will apply to other states;
Ten years ago the biennial conven-
ton was held in Los Angeles in the
year 1902. This year, 1912, the elev-
enth biennial Of the General Fedora
tion of Women's clubs will be held in
San Francisco from June 25 to July s..
Membership in the general fedora.
ton is rated at 10 cents per capita
per year. Clubs Of less than 25 pay
$3.50 per year.
Delegates from clubs will be seated
in the convention with the power to
vote. Ample accommodations are be-
ing provided for the seating Of all club
women, whether they are delegates or
not, and It is hoped that all California
women will avail themselves of this
splendid opportunity Of hearing club
matters presented by the best speak.
ers in the country,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

The faculty and students Of Kim
ball college, numbering about thirty,
enjoyed a delightful evening last
Monday with Reverend and Mrs Ed
win Sherwood at their residence, 787
b street
Pennants and the college colors Of
royal purple and white were used
in decorating the rooms Clever
games and music filled the evening.
A peculiar and very delicious beyer-
age, pink In color, WAS brewed from
dried petals Of the corolla. a flower
which grows In the Barbadoes Ig-
lands, and sent by a friend who re-
sides there. A delicate luncheon
was served and hand painted cards
we're souvenirs OF the evening.
49,
The annual meeting Of the Baptist
Woman's Mission circle was held yes,
terday afternoon and evening. Sup.
per was served al six-thirty.
large number OF members and friends
OF the church enjoyed a good pro.
gram In the evening which included
an address by Reverend W. r. Man.
ley, OF India.
Hymn, scripture reading and pray
or we're followed by Miss Grac,
Fawks solo, reports Of the secre
tary and treasurer, selection by TN
Glee Club under the direction Of Mlsl
Minnetta Mayors. and the address b.
Reverend Manley.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mrs. w. r. stolz and children ac-
companled by Miss Nina McNary
loft Salem on Tuesday, expecting to
pass a month or 30 in Los Angeles,
California.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mrs. Lowell c. willis entertained
the Naehen Verein girls yesterday
afternoon Miss Minnie Chambers
was guest besides.
Spring flowers graced the table,
where the dainty luncheon was
served
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

In celebration Of their victory last
Monday afternoon, the girls of high
school basket ball team held a jolll-
fication In the evening at the home
OF Miss Isobel McGilchrlst in South
Salem The merry evening was
rounded out with ice cream and cake
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

In their beautiful home at 60;
North Commercial street, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Frederick w. Steusloff enter,
tanned last evening for the "Priscil.
las and Protectors and a few
guests besides. The club color, vel
low, was the scheme for decoratine
and carried out in spring flowers
Seven tables were arranged for five
hundred Miss Harry Clay and Mir
Carey Martin captured high score
prizes.
Mrs, Douglas Minto and Miss Nav
Steusloff assisted in serving a de-
lightful luncheon.
Invitations were extended to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin L. Baker, Doctor and Mrs.
K. p. Lee Steiner, Doctor and Mrs.
Harry Clay, Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Steus-
loft, Mrs. Ida Babcock, Miss Kittie
Harbord. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Martin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas Minto, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. VAIN
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. G. Lock, Doctor and
Mrs. W. S. Mott, Mr.. and Mrs. Duns-
ASANt NAis oAN MIS- EEuSol OuOHle.
tee
Notes from Salem WOman's Club.
The club is holding its regular
meeting this afternoon In the parlors
Of First Congregational church. Miss
Cornelius Marnin will give an inter-
esting talk on "Some European Rem
iniscences."
The music department met with
Mrs. William Burghardt, Jr., last
Wednesday afternoon. Current
events we're followed by short dis
cussiOns on modern orchestra lead
ers Mrs. Burghardt read from IL
bretto Of Rossini's opera, william
Tell" and in duet with Miss Lueen
Moreland gave a plano rendition Of
the Overture There was a reading
Of Leoncavallo's "Pagllacci" and
piano music from the score by Mrs
Burghardt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Tiyars, of 695
North Commercial street. returned
home last Monday from three
months sojourn in California, where
they visited all OF the larger cities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mrs. c. M. Stltes, of Malog, Oregon,
was the guest OF Mrs II. st. Helens,
yesterday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

About twenty young women en-
joyed the merry evening that was
rounded out with ice cream and cake
in the Junior team which won the
victory, were Mae Welch, jumping
center; Hazel Keeler, running cen
ter; Olive Beckley, forward; Mar
garet Garrison, forward; Flo In
mus, guard, and Eugenia McIntuff,
guard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mr. and Mrs. II. st. Helens are
passing the week end In Donald as
guests OF the D. N. 81. Holens.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mrs. Seymour skiff, with her little
daughter, Billie" returned to her
home in Salem last Sunday after a
delightful visit of three weeks with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Mar
shall. OF Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mrs. e. G. Emmett and Miss LII
liam Cornell, OF Woodburn, were
guests of the X. B. Houston's for
Mrs. Leslie Carter's 1.-TWO Women.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

The Elite Embroidery club was
most pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
ST. Helen's, Thursday afternoon, at
her home on Court street Mrs.
Shellberg assisted the hostess in
serving her dainty refreshments
Enjoying the afternoon were Mrs.
w. L. Bryant OF Portland; Mrs. N.
r. Stewart, Mrs Albert Suestinan,
Mrs. p l.. Frazier, Mrs. Ray Clark,
Mrs. G G. Glyens, Mrs. 0. G. She'll
berg, Mrs. =. y. Fisher, Mrs d. H.
Wyant Mrs. A. NJ Clough, Mrs.
Nellie Knox, Mrs y. V. Rider, Miss
Alice ClOuRh. --
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Magness an
nounce the marriage Of their daughter
Carrie A. to w. Alanson Baker, on
Sunday at high noon, March the tenth,
nineteen hundred and twelve, In
their home near Wheatland, Oregon.
Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Woodruff Of 1925 East
State street, for the marriage Of their
daughter Ray to Mr. Frank Jenkins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-04
The Peanut Crop.

What? The peanut crop in danger?
What a shocking announcement for the
Department of Agriculture to make right
on the eve of the base ball season, The
statement that about 20 per cent of the
peanut crop has been injured by some in
sect pest, to the extent of $1,000 600 of
less, is calculated to spread anxiety among
Immense multitudes of people. The Amer
lean habit of eating peanuts while look
ing at ball games has become institu-
tional. The patrons of the national sport
~ill be much more concerned in the
search for the destructive bug than they
were in the chase of the boil weevil or the
pursuit of the green fly. For its ravages
will mean smaller bags OF COOLERS on the
bleachcrs. Surely the Department of Agri-
Culture recognizes this as a national cri-
sis, and VIII exert every possible effort 10
exterminate the creature that is menacine
one of the fundamental privileges OF the
American people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-04
The Change-of- Date Resolution.

without any reference whatever to
the possibility of getting action in
time for the next Inauguration
which is extremely remote in the most
favorable reckOning-the utmost en-
deavor should be exerted to get action
by Congress at this session on the res
oIution providing for constitutional
amendment changing the date. Too
much time has been wasted in the
past by trying to adjust the proposed
legislation to the Immediately prospec-
tive calendar. The thing to do is to
pass the joint resolution just as
quickly as possible. The exigencies of
Legislation are always to be reckoned
with as potential obstacles. No abso-
Iutely clear road to enactment can ever
be assured on any subject unless the
committee on rules in the House will
designate it as entitled to a special
place and preferential treatment In
point of fact this change-of-date reso-
luton should now be given that treat
ment. 1t is of the most vital i'm
portance, not merely with reference to
the health of the people. but as affects
the readjustment of the federal cal
endar in the interest of public bust
ness.
Representative Henry is hoping to
have his resolution passed at the next
call of his committee. He has. as
chairman, no other measure ahead of
it on his committee list. and probably
when the call comes the House will
pass the resolution and send 1t to the
Senate, where favorable action is
looked for in view of the fact that
change-of-date resolutions have here
tofore passed that body. 1t is not to
be expected that the difference be-
tween the present proposition and the
original one will initiate against Its
chance in the upper House. There has
always been. in late years. a disposi-
tion toward a general readjustment
| of the calendar Of national events, ane
the Henry resolution appears to have
solved the problem most satisfactorily
There is undoubtedly very genera
desire on the part of the people for a
more clement inaugural date. and thu
| absurdities Of the present national or.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-04
The Cleanup Organization.

The possibilities of cooperative citi-
zenship are indicated by the proclamation
issued yesterday by the District Com
missioners designating the week Of April
1920 as a period Of city cleaning. Prac-
tically every phase of municipal and pri-
vate activity is included in the designa-
ton Of seventy Eight names, forming
central committee to take charge Of this
important work. No neighborhood or Sec
ton of the District Is omitted. Through
the cooperation Of the citizens associa-
tons 1T has been possible to bring into
this plan Of campaign representatives of
each locality and to insure the active in
terest and valuable assistance of all
groups of citizens. Possibly in no other
way could a cleanup crusade be conduct
ed satisfactorily.
Washington is in some respects ideally
constituted for work of this kind. Hav-
ing no sharp political factionalism to di-
vide its citizens, it is able at all times to
concentrate it's efforts for the common
welfare. The organizations Of citizens
which cover the local map and in some
places overlap in jurisdiction bring into
activity of discussion thousands of citi-
zens who are keenly interested in the
affairs Of the District, and who stand
ready when the call is issued to do their
part toward making Washington an ideal
residential city. In this instance The
Star has pointed out the need Of a thor
ough cleaning of every part of Washing
ton, and 1t is confident that through the
agencies Of the municipal government
and the people it will be able to point
at the close of cleanup week to a most
satisfactory result.
There will be no excuse for lack Of
knowledge on the subject on the morning
of April 10. The preliminary work is
spreading the word into all parts Of the
District. The school children are taking
home with them cards which later they
hope to return to their teachers as GER
tificates that they have done their share
Of the city cleaning. The police are dis
tributing thousands of cards to house
holders giving practical suggestions. The
Star is going daily into the homes of
Washington. pointing to deplorable condi-
tions that need to be remedied and set
ting forth the specific evils which come
from dirt With knowledge should come
results. At the close of April 70 Wash
ington should be as nearly perfectly
clean city as II is humanity possible to
make it. and it's cleanliness will mean
better health during the summer season
and a permanent raising of the standard
of sanitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-04

1t We call 1t by its right name and de-
nounce It,. The vocabulary Is searched
for words Of strongest condemnation.
When we like it-need 1t In our business
and profit by tive coddle it under the
name of organization, see reason and
Justification for 1t, and speed artists in
that line.
Still. there has been progress in the ef-
forts to fix the precise nature of bossism
and shackle its cunning. We are not as
much at the mercy Of such cunning as
we used to be- Now and then We slip a
cog, and the bosses seem to profit by our
measures to displace them. But now
and then we score. Now and then we
get them down and keep them down. and
every victory over an Objectionable boss is
SO much to the good in the general con-
test for fairer and cleaner political
methods.
That contest will be age long. Cunning
inheres in human nature. The greater
the stake the more certain it's appear
ance; and as our political stakes are the
greatest in our game there is need at all
times for vigilance against the absorption
Of power into a few hands. and its exer-
else in behalf Of few interests.