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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
Sure-Thino PLAYER.

George, you must go right ava,
and ask papa for my hand"
That's all right, little one. I asked
him first"
What! You didn't wait to ask
met"
Milky, Mabel. I'm a busy little man,
grille, and I waste no time on
chances. cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
Plenty of Room.

care there any seats in that carp
called the lady who wished to get
aboard.
mo" replied the conductor, "but
we've got one rear platform step left"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
His Supposition.

'T' suppose" he said, sit would be
useless for me to ask you to be my
wife"
at would" she replied, "ff that's
your style of going about it..
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
n Often Happeps.

ct thought you said you were get
ting in on the ground foor?"
Il was, but the floor was rotten
and / fell into the cellar"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
Views.

Friend-Would you say that Pin
beds play is immoral?
Manager might, but the box OF
fee would dispute it
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
Cleaning Silk.

Egg stains on silk can usually be re-
moved by rubbing with ordinary table
salt.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER 8.
ABSTINENCE FOR OTHERS SAKE
(WorId's Temperance Sunday.)

LESSON TEXT-Rom. 14:7-21.
GOLDEN TEXT-''It is not good 10 eat
flesh. nor to drink wine nor to do any
thing whereby thy brother stumbleth,"
Rom. 14:2l
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-31
INTERNATIONAL
SUND6YSCHOOL
LESSON

(By f. o. SELLERS, Director of Evening
Department, The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago)
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-31
The Glory Of Rockford

Mayor w. w. Bennett, of Rockford, in a speech
before the Pomona Grange at its annual meeting,
said:
Out in Waterloo Ia, they have hit upon plan of
organizing the Waterloo Business and Temperance associa
ton which takes in of both city and country banded
together coporaed under the laws of the state maintain
and advance the temperance Something like that
may be done here We need you there and need that you
keep the high standard health and morality which sends
steady supply of cean strong active and young
and to take the place of people, who
themselves.
Rockfords greatest glory today is that is dry
and must be kept dry 1t be kept safe and clean
for boys and girls and the only accomplish
this for fathers and mothers and all interested in the
welfare of the young stand steadfas shoulder shoulder
and push steadily forward Not mpatienty rushing for
ward advance of the army But stay with the crowd give
of best, and the end must be what hope and
it will be.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-31
THE AMERICAN ISSUE
anuary 81, 1913.

of graft will suffice to show that the citizens of the
ward who permit undesirable to obtain political
power only part with their personal liberties but
actually thrust them out of their hands.
Yet some complacent souls will say: LET them
have their graft long they don't interfere with
me-"
I can easily show in later article how this COM
paratvely innocent graft is related to the great moral
issues of the community and each citizen Of the neigh
borhood and indeed of the city, pays his TOLL some
times very expensive toll to the system If we
to municipality, every righteous and liberty
loving citizen must say of the political plum tree
John the Baptist said of the graft of his day and of the
cardinal sins that confronted the people of his time:
Nov is the laid the root of every tree and every
tree that beareth not good fruit shall be hewn down
and cast into the fire.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-31
Governor of Arkansas
Fixes Blame

Governor George W. Donaghey, of Arkansas, de-
lvered his farewell message to the legislature Janu
airy IS In this message he recited what he considers
the three principal causes for crime He enumerated
them as follows:
"The sale of deadly weapons and permission of
such sale to be brought into the state.
"The carrying of concealed weapons by the GRIM
inally inclined"
"The permission, by the state of saloons within its
borders'
The governor said that IS per cent of law viola
tons by under the influence of alcoholic drinks
at the time and that the best way to suppress crime is
to suppress the by aboshng the liquor traffic
in the state.
That sounds like common sense argument
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-31

fused the mortgage and refused to pay her rent where
upon suit brought against her and she was ousted
from the place losing her thousand dollars and her
time and trouble. The new proprietor secured long
time lease on the place with the avowed object of
modelling reconsructing the building. The writer
went to the owner of the property which is part of
the Winston estate and assured them that the place
would be used for immoral purposes by the lessee.
He was coldly told that of their property would
be used for such purposes The writer then went to
the city hall and notified Mr.. Schuettler and the
doubtable Mr. Schlossen chief of the gambling squad
that gambling den had already opened in the place.
At least boy, to the writer's knowledge, leaves
his weekly pay the possession of these thieves The
writer was assured that the gambling squad would do
business with this institution.
On a recent Saturday night so-caled banquet
was given in honor of the president of the North Side
Merchants Club. Having secured invitation, the
writer sent two men to the banquet, which
barmacide feast far vicualS concerned, but
whisky and beer flowed in abundance One
to purchase $50 worth of poker chips at in
the adjoining room, while others engaged in dice and
chuck-a-uck and other forms of gambling. Part of
the program of this delightful social function the
rafting off of twelve women of the underworld The
chief articles of dress the masks which they wore
and which the winners entitled to remove after
the game to whom they had Plain clothes
from the police station just the alley
in attendance at this affair. The alderman also
present, and made Speech but declared to the writer
that he trcked by the Merchants Club; that he
went not knowing what kind of crowd he
getting into and that he totally ignorant that any
immoral performances to be features of the
evening
These robbers of widows and widows sons these
depraved business men, could not do business for
single day unless politician held protecting
hand them and permitted them to defy the laws
with mpunty.
Professional Bondsnan's Graft.
The proprietor of this last named Joint is also
professional bondsmen. He has been known to rent
property for immoral purposes and then to lead raid
upon the inmates and be the station bail them
at so much head for their appearance court the
next morning.
An Italian newspaper dealer also profess
sonal bonding business and has accumulated
enough from the sale of and bane unfortu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
BENSEL'S AIDE SHIFTED
Shake UP Follows Jar with DR..
Lederle.

Russell Raynor, for many years chlei
Inspector Of foods Of the Department OF
Health and right hand man OF Or. Walter
Bensel. the Sanitary superintendent. has
been relieved Of his post and assigned 10
the Office Of Dr. Lederle, Health Com
missioner. 10 do special work. When the
Commissioner was asked about the
change he said that DR.. Marion b. Nc
MILAN. who had charge Of the cleanup
campaign. had been placed IN charge OF
the food division and would also do the
work Of the former chief inspector.
This shake-up. coming 10 light at the
time when Or. Bensel has had differences
Of opinion with the Health Commissioner
and with the coming retirement Of Dr'
Bensel or October i. has given rise 10
many rlImors I'm department circles. IL Is
believed by some that 1t is the breaKihs
I'd Of the Bensel influence in the depart
ment
Raynor. whose salary has been WV
year. entered the service in May, leS-'
No examination has yet been held for
the post 20 be left vacant by the retire.
ment Of Or. Bensel. but the FIVE assistant
sanitary superintendents are said by Coil
missioner Lederle TO be eligible IheS
are DR.. Alonzo Blauvelt. acting SANITARY
superintendent; DR.. Traverse r. Maxhelu'
DR.. Marion 3. Mcmillan, DIT. John H.
Barry and Dr.. John T Sprague
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
The Autumn BlOuseS

now being shown i'm a very conlPre-
Eersive assortment which Includes
both imported and American models
indicate the most advanced style
features i'm attractive combination
with the fabrics i'm vogue. Among
them are F1and=en1brOidered Chiffon
Blouses, with brocade trimming;
Lace Blouses i'm recherche designs;
Net Blouses trimmed with lace and
hand=embroidery; and Blomses OF
cEarmeuse and crepe dc Chime, i'm
STYLES. variousIy adapted for formal
or every day wear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
CITY is ALIENS CLINIC
Nation, Says Report, Should
Help Paw Big Hospital Bill.

The Commissioners Of Accounts yester-
day submitted report TO Mayor Kline
declaring that during the years 1871 1911
and 1912 approximately 1913 aiiens-iin-
migrants OF less than three years resi-
dence-were treated without charge III
bellevue and its allied hospitals the
average cost Of each patient asserts the
report was ;21 70. and the total cost Oh
the aliens treated. $9os.446 30
The commissioners recommend that ha
sotiations be initiated with the Drop"
authorities al Washington with we" 10
relieving the city OF its unjust snare %
this federal burden. and that history u
each dependent alien in these INSTITUTIONS
be prepared with a view 10 deportation
Il the facts warrant il.
They recommend further that copy %
the report be SUBMITTED TO the Board Va
Health. 10 call attention 10 the necessi''
for more stringent physical examination
Of immigrants before they be permitteu
to enter the country. The report goes OH
10 say that the present examination OF
immigrants is wholly insufficient and re-
suits IN many OF the candidates becoming
public charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
STANDS BY DR.. MAXWELL
p,,bIic Education Association
Lauds Def to Churchill.
ENTERS STRONG PROTEST
Board Request That He Ignore
Conference Stirs Body to
Vigorous Objection.

The Public Education Association. num-
ling more than a thousand members.
,,cuding many prominent New Workers.
.. standing by DIT William H. Maxwell,
,,,,y Superintendent of schools. The as
,ociatlon condemned in q statement ISSUED
rssterday the action taken by the Board
u Education on Wednesday, when by
large vote DR.. Maxwell was reprimanded
because Of his refusal TO ignore. at the
.scuest OF Thomas W. Churchill, the
,oards president. an invitation TO attend
difference Of the Public Education AS
ISOLATION
The association criticiSes President
,,bprchilrs 'hired man" theory as applied
80 the position Of Superintendent OF
schools. and says cit is hard to conceive
how under such circumstances intelligent
and ambitious men and women can long
no retained IN the school system OF New
York City, or enterprising educators be
attracted 10 Il" II a ban Of the sort pro-
nosed by President Churchill be placed
,,,or the freedom OF action and speech OF
.,bordinates in the Department Of Edu-
cation.
Mir Churchnls letter 10 DR.. Maxwell
said. ''You are therefore requested not 10
sttend this conference and 10 direct the
otber superintendents or other officers inn
mediately under your direction that no
attention should be paid 10 the request
=, appear AZ such conference unless the
Board OF Education or IT'S president grants
permission
DR. Maxwell replied II regret exceed
jngly that cannot comply with your re
opest." and ADDED that ne regarded 1t as
duty 90 accept the associations invi-
tstion that 20 do otherwise would be to
surrender his rights as a citizen.
The association in It's statement out
lines the situation and then adds:
The Public Education Association
does not wish 70 question the power OF
tho Board Of Education to forbid its en-
p!oy,s. without It's permission, TO attend
conferences OF reputable bodies Of citizens
on school topics within office hours. The
.ytent and manner in which Il exercises
this power and its consequent effect upon
the school system and the community as
q whole is the point Of vital importance
as a body OF citizens vitality interested
in the welfare of the schools OF New
York City. the Public Education Asso-
cation feels constrained 10 point oEt the
logical consequences Of the enforcement
q the policy adopted at the last meet
INK and to enter a vigorous protest against
H."
The members Of the Public Education
Association include Charles p. Rowland
Willard T. Straight. Miriam Sutro Price
John G.. Agar. Francis ". Bird, r. c. +.
Brown. Chancellor MacCracken Of the New
York University. Robert ". de Forrest
George McAneny Mrs. J. Pierpont Nor
gan. Miss Anne Morgan the Rev. Percy
Sackney Grant and Mrs. Henry ". Taft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
WOn1em'S AmeriCan-made
Underwear

i'm q very large and attractive as
sortment, including many garments
made i'm the establishment is now
being shown, representing the most
favored styles and materials. OF
special interest are crepe de Chime
and chiffon Night Robes, Com5ina=
ton Garments, KnickerbOckers, and
Princess Slips and Petticoats for day
or evening. Also dainty Undergar-
rments for wearing with diaphanous
gowns and blouses; Boudoir Jackets;
Lounging Costumes, with Turkish
boomers; and Bed Jackets i'm an
extensive variety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
The Velvet Department

is displaying the complete Autumn
innovations of Dress Velvets ano
Plushes, English Cordmroys and Vel
veteens, and Duvetyrr i'm the newest
shades, representing the latest
IDEAS of the Leading Paris cOuturiers
as to textiles and colors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
The Fashionable Furs

coming shown In rich profuson i'm the newly arranged
the expressive the latest Ideas or the
leading Garments Fur us and Neckpieces
Noticeable display selection of Fur Accessories and %
Trimmings vivid coIorngs that are the newest timing I'M ashlon
EVENING COATS modelled i'm the choicest
chnchlla Karaku cinhia squirrel etc.
also i'm rich 5rocaded velvets fur=ined.
O-Op COATS feature raccoon kid, beaver
coney genet with various fur combinations
speciality is the making to order i'm the latest
modes Mus and Necptece made OF selected
and matched skins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
Girls Coats and Dresses

i'm practical styles and fabrics, appropriate TOT
School and Everyday wear, will offer excep=
4ionsr OPPORTUNITIES at the following aovan=
tageous prices:
Girls Beted Coats, LINED throughout lsizes
"fS, ,eorsN at $1,000
nirre' Coats, plush trimmed, with novelty
oirdfe belt, (sizes to Ia years., at SlO.SO
Girls Russian Dresses of serge, with plque
Collar and cuffs, (sizes to ~ years)' at SS.ZS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
@. Altmtatt 80
TELEPHONE 1000 MURRAY HILL

Attention is directed to very unusual Exhibit of
Women's Paris Lingerie
and Infants and Little Children's Fine Apparel
being displayed i'm the new French Room ON the Second
Floor This Exhibit comprises remarkable collection OF
dainty garments made of exquistey fine materials and
representing the quntessence of skill i'm needlecraft
lamentations dispaved PARIS LINGERIE section present
INSPECTION rarely beautiful designed
and imported especially this Exhibit each garment being am
original which duplicate has been made Among
them are Bridal the sneeest fabrics and introducing
rare aces Night fashioned I'm the most advanced styles of the
moment Petticoa the most fashionable lines; and
Matnees of chiffon, de Chime and lace
The collection FINE FRENCH APPAREL for Infants and Little
Children special importation from Paris of aoe
garments exquisite materials and workmanship
many of them en5ellished with fine laces
Am interesting feature Exhibit hand-caved Basnette of
the the draeries pillow and coveret OF
which are of matched design christening robe petticoa
rong cloak and bonnet which complete the set.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
Women Wraps &Tlantles

comprising the choicest creations OF
the famous Partisan designers, are
now displayed i'm the new depart
menG ON the Third Floor, presenting
q unique assem5Iage Of rich gar
ments that will appeal TO every
woman of fastidiOus taste.
Am interesting novelty is Motor
or Travel Coat Of brown Ponyskln
Cloth, lined throughout with Satin
and having collar and cuffs of brown
Suede.
A large assortment of practical
Outergarr1lenlts, suitable for all
occasions and marked at moderate
prices, is also being shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
Women's Imported Goats

i'm two very desirable styles, just arrived lror1
R,,rone. at the exceptionally low price OF SZZ.VO
Oe of these coats is i'm full length, mace OF Oil
orona1 cheviot and finished with FUR coIar'
the other, of plain c1eviot, is i'm three=quarer
length, with silk=lned yoke AND sleeves
Department ON Third Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

ABLE IN ONE PACKAGE WILL BE FOR
wARDED FREE OF CHARGE TO ANY PART OF
THE UNITED STATES OR TO FOREIGN coUN-
TRIES WHERE PARCEL POST RATES APPLY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
The Upholstery Department

is displaying the new in1portatiOns
of Cretonnes, i'm a selection which
presents q remarkably attractive
array of designs and colorings print
ed ON Cottons, Linens and Jutes.
Among them are highly desirable
patterns shown i'm the regular stock
at the following prices:
Cretonnes 81 inches wide, per yard,
49,, 3Sc., Soc, 75c. to S1.zS.
Cretonnes so inches wide, per yard,
S1.25, $50, LIS to $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

INTERESTING AUTU[lN SALES
FOR TO-rlORROW Q1ONDAY):
1900 Yards of
Imported Black Silk Dress Plush
(39 inches wide), heretofore sold at $500 per
ward, will be marked, for this occasion, at the
very special price of SA.25
10000 Yards of Choice Black
Dress Silks
Including Crepe Charmeuse, Soft Satin
Rrocades DraD de Charrneuse, Canton Crepe,
Dress Satins and Chiffon Taffetas, the regu=
lar prices of which range from $500 to $50 per
yard, will be placed ON sale at $500
Also a. select assortment of Black Soft
finished Satin Brocades go inches wide),
regular price $3.50 per yard, at S1.9O
Mail or Telephone Orders for any of the
above will receive prompt attention.
a. Altman & On. will make to measure,
inn the Special Order Dressmaking Depart
nent ON tine Third Floor,
Women's Tailor-made Suits
of All-silk Duvetyn
at the special price of .SllS.O0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

The Departmentfor Juniors,
Misses and Small Women
is now completely stocked with most
attractive assortm1e1ts of Dresses,
Tailor=made Suits, Coats and Wraps,
Illustrating the seasons latest
fashions and fabrics and compris-
ing a comprehensive range of prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
Al1-Wool French Crepe

Ia very desirable fabric for Dresses and House
Gowns), will be ON sale, i'm black and large
variety of street and evening shades, at the
exceptional price of per yard SSc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
q. Altn1a&t & On.
Women's Plush Hats

~ the most effective styles of the Autumn
season. will Offer extraordinary value at tine
&c $1,000
rTf1ird Floor Millinery Departrrert')
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
1. Altnta1t & On.

Am Additional Shipment of
FIigh-lustre Black BrOadcloth
(spot-proof firisf1)
adapted for smart street gowns and tailor
made suits, and usually sold at $3.50 and $500
per ward, at the special prices of
S1.65 & 1.85
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
rIen's and WOn1en'S TWilled
Silk Umbrellas

sizes 20 & % nches) at special prices as follows
With mission or natural wood handles; regu=
lar prices $500 and $50 at S1.@O
With novelty handles sterling silver trimmed;
regular prices S&SOS 6 500 at S28S & AIS
Also Folding Umbrellas of taffeta silk (suit
case size), with mission or natural wood
handles; regular price $500 at $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

CPEcIAL sALEsPEoPLE WILL, IF DESIRED, BE
DETAILED TO ACCOMPANY PATRONS TO
THE STORES VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1913-01-16
Makes The Nation Gasp.

The awful list Of injuries on a
Fourth of july staggers humanity
Set over against it, however. is the
wonderful healing. bv Ruckien's Ar
MICA Salve. of thousands. who suffered
ertm burns, cuts, bruises bullet
4 nds or explosions. It's the quick
Of lA,iIs. nlsions. lts rim Gnjck
If Io:l.., slcers. ec@eina. sore
: plies. &c al SatchitochSs
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1913-01-16

Mrs A r. Tabor. of Crider, Mo.
haa been troubled with sick headache
for about five years. when she began
taking Chamberlain's Tablets She
has taken two hotties of them and
they have cured her. Sick headache
| ca..sed by q disardered stomach FOR
wi,icl, these tablets are especially in
tended TRY them, get well. and stay
well Sold py all dealers,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-28
Two Powerful Arguments

The mayor OF an Australian mining
Town had been away on leave. and
as ne had ,outstayed Ii vote o.
cehSufo was passed upon him. 4;
the next meeting or the council he
IN ms capacity OF Mayor. d!rer,.l
the minutes OF the previous ,nee,,,.
10 DC feaa' which contained the :ol.
lowing entry:
vote Of censure was passed =,
me mayor for outsiay!ng his 49,.
Ano II was resolved 20 ASK for -.
explanation" {"
VINO proposed this vote o, co..,
SUR! asked the mayor.
i did," said a councillor. stana,n..
UP. ''N''a'hs
You did. aid your" con,,,n.,
inter- oga;or. stepping from his pr.s,a
Genital chair 10 the Unfortunate
Der. Then lake that" zen
with these words the r,,,
his enemy III the right eye ana , 1919
him 10 the ground. e'ieo
Who seconded THIS rosolu-lo.
again asked. quietly resuming ny, ne
position. as
There was no answer: me oon,
ciilors were not owe, anxious "a
physical contest VITA so hard a !"
ter as tho mayor. "''
who seconded this resolu,io, ,.
again repeated. 40
Sun no reply
Then" said the mayor. "a. a.
IS no seconder IL IS Informal Sc,a.ae
It of the minutes"