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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
HOW TO MAKE a SCOUT KNAPP
SACK.

One OF the finest achievements OF
the Boy Scout movement is the in
terest it has awakened in hikes TO
the fields and woods among city boys
who have spent most OF their lives sur
rounded by paved streets, with little
or no opportunity Of visiting natures
workshops
The best hikes" usually require a
days lime, so the lunch proposition
must be taken care of or the mixers
will be pretty well starved oUt before
the tramp is over. OF course a boy
can't carry bag of lunch in his hand.
for he needs both hands for other
purposes, and a coat pocket is too
full OF other things 10 permit OF
crowding it in. Therefore. food must
be packed" in some other way. and
the best scheme is to have q regu-
lar knapsack that can be strapped
upon the back army fashion in which
to carry it. A knapsack is not diff
cult to make, as you viii see by the
illustrations, and if you can get your
mother or sister to do the sewing
on the sewing machine, that will be
the biggest part of the job. Any
handy boy will not find the sewing diff
ficult to do himself, however.
A brown or white canvas, khaki or
denim should be used for the material.
Fig. / shows the front of the KNAPP
sack, Fig. the back, and Fig. 3 the
pattern of the front, back, ends, and
flap. all laid out in one piece, with
all of the necessary dimensions given.
The dotted lines indicate where the
cloth is to be folded. In cutting the
cloth about one-fourth inch should be
allowed all around for the making of
seams, All sewing must be done with
very stout linen thread. and to pre-
vent the fraying Of edges it is best
to bind them with tape or braid. The
pocket upon the inside of the dap
may be divided into three compart-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Art Tanned the Tigers.

privileged few may have seen.
the interesting sight of sculptor
making his studies md models from
life for the statues CT the two tigers
which guard the entrance to Nassau
hall at Princeton. L he studies were
made for the most part in the animal
houses near the arsenal in Central
park, New York At first consider
able prodding by The keepers was
necessary to induce the geological
samples TO come forward when the
sculptor wanted them. After time,
however-that is u On the sculptor
solemn word-the lcasts got so that
when they saw him set UP his stand,
they came forward of their own ac-
cord and lay crouched, as he wished
The tigers had learned TO pose.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

nlents. by making rows Of stitching
as shown in Fig. l. Tapes should be
stitched to the flap and pocket front
Of the large pocket, SO they may be
tied to keep the pocket shut Small
pockets to hold small articles may be
made by sewing pieces of canvas to
the sides of the knapsack, inside. A
doubled tape with three or four but
ton-holes worked in 1t should be
stitched to the end of the flap of the
knapsack, and button sewed to the
under side of the bottom of the KNAPP
sack to button it onto Zig. y.
Fig. 2 shows the shoulder straps
These may be made out of strips of
canvas: doubled, and stitched along
both edges to make them firm. Cut
them about 2 inches wide and 80
inches long. and stitch them at their
eenters 20 the back of the knapsack,
In the positions shown in Fig. 2 The
sewing Of these straps should be re-
enforced with four or five rows of
cross stitching to make a very strong
lob. The ends OF the tapes can be
sewed together when you have deter
mined the proper length TO reach over
your shoulders and down under your
arms: or they may be tied as shown,
so they can be readjusted at any time
TO fit over heavy clothing.
Fig. shows a small canvas dufie
bag. such as is generally used for
carrying small things in. The regu-
lar army knapsacks are usually pro-
vided with four OF these little sacks,
measuring between and inches
wide and about inches deep. To
make one, take piece OF light weight
canvas or drilling. of twice the width
desired for the finished bag. and stitch
along one side and across the bottom:
then make a hem across the top for
draw string, for which a piece of
heavy cord, knotted at the ends,
should be used. Sheaths for knives
should be made as shown in Fig. 5,
out OF leather or pieces OF heavy can
vas.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
SACRED PLACE OF MOSLEMS
Mosque Which Is Alleged 70 Contain
the Tomb OF Jonah Visited by
Many Pilgrims.

The site OF Nineyeh is almost per-
factly level. But adjoining the west
ern wall are two huge mounds conceal
ing the palaces Of the greatest kings
Of Assyria. The lower or southern
mound is occupied by mosque and a
village OF considerable size Its name
is Nebi Yunus, OF the Prophet Jonah,
for in the mosque is the tomb in which
Jonah is said to have been buried.
The age of the tomb is uncertain, yet
probably it dates from long after the
Hebrew prophets time. However, the
place Is now sacred, SO sacred that
pilgrims visit it from afar
| rode up the steep, narrow streets
of the village to the mosque, and to
the amazement of the natives / dis
mounted and entered the mosque
yard. A crowd of excited men quickly
surrounded me. To priest ex-
planned that ] had come to see the
grave Of Jonah, and with motion of
the hand l made it understood that he
would be rewarded. Removing my
shoes, | followed the priest through
dark passageway. There he point
ed 10 a wall and said that the tomb
was just beyond | wished to enter
the prayer room from which the tomb
itself might be seen, but the place was
considered too sacred for my profane
feet. However, the few Christians
who have been permitted to see tho
tomb may look only through a small
wildow into a dark chamber in which
cioth-covered mound is scarcely dis
cernible. It is said that no Moslem,
even, will enter the inner shrine
Christian Herald.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

She laid her face against her moth
Ar's breast and sobbed
My poor child, what is it?" the OLD
er lady asked Has Reginald been
cruel to you?"
No, mamma" the bride replied, "it
is not that. It is all on account Of a
terrible discovery. L"
Ali" the fond mother exclaimed
then he did not tell you all before It
was too late! oh, my poor child oh,
the monster, There is a dark page
in his life! All. how can man be so
basel How"
He found the photograph of me sit
ting in wash bowl the stricken one
interrupted. that you had taken for
baby food advertisement"
Then they sat there, dumb with
grief.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Their Best Use.

Here" said the reporter who had
an ambition to become special writ
er. ''is an article that | have prepared
on What Shall We Do With Our ex
Presidents"
"Ohi" the city editor answered as
he glanced at the copy. I'm afraid
you've wasted a lot OF time on the
thing. This article is column and a
half long, at least. The subject can
be covered in two words"
"How?"
Interview them"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
For short hike. it is not haely that

For short hike, it is not likely that
you will carry much more than a
package OF lunch, unless yoa add d
tin plate. knife and fork and tin cup.
Then the matter Of packing. IS not
important. But il you take a small
pack carefully in order 10 set every
thing in, and make the load carry cas-
lly. The weight must be evenly bal
anced, by a careful distribution of
heavy things, and solid and pointed
articles must be placed in the front
of the knapsack SO they viii not rub
against y,u and wear hole in your
back
Copyright, 1912. by A. NeeIy Hali)
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
WIN VULGApIN
CEASES

A man who had wisdom and culture
Who could fathom the splendors or art.
Whose soul was the soul Of a poet.
Who could play u true gentleman's
part,
Who had wit and who laughed at the
manners
That the Grass and the vulgar display.
With q smile OF derision. sat watching
y parvenu eating. one day.
The man who had millions, who never
Found out that his manners were bad,
Who loudly and Vulgarly boasted
OF the big wads OF money he had.
Used his knife TO scoop up his potatoes
And chewed like q pig at trough.
While the man with the learning and
culture
Looked on from his corner to SCOT
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Sieen of Plants.

Stahl, German botanist who gave
his attention to the attitude Of the
leaves of plants during the day as
compared with their attitude in the
night. noted that many plants take
such a position for the night that
their leaves can transpire easily and
at the same time be sheltered from
the dew.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
ExnIocied Theory.
Interview them"

There is an article in one OF the
magazines which gives some interest
ing figures concerning popular songs
and their writer's. 1t seems that tho
author of "A Hot Time in the Old
Town Tonight has received royalties
amounting to over 100000"
''And yet some of the preachers are
trying to make us believe this is get
ting to be a better worldt"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
No Chance for Substitute.

A middle.aged, prosperous-looking
man entered furniture store the
other day and said he wanted to look
at some feather beds
Good gracious" said the clerk who
was waiting on him, eve haven't any
feather beds in stock Nobody uses
them any more. Can't / sell you d
nice hair Mattress"
Nope. Got to have feather bed.
My wife wants it to sit on during
thunderstorms. The one she's been
using Is all worn out
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Municipality Not Responsible

A man driving along street in a
North Carolina town vas struck by a
baseball, receiving Injuries from which
he died. On the trial CT a suit for dam
ages against the municipality it was
proved that the villa se boys had played
reference. The supreme court az.
firmed judgment OF non-suit on the
ground that the municipality was not
responsible for the negligence of its
officials, whether c. not there was an
ordinance preventing ball playing
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
LA<kG T~,<e.eN~
woran,s important Position,

Miss Eallie NJ. Daggett. said to be
the first woman in the United States
appointed to the position of lookout
at a forest reserve station, lives in
Siskiyou county, California. She has
been placed in charge of Eddy's Gulch
lookout, situated on peak OF the
Salmon Alps. 5000 feet high. Her
duty is to keep lookout for fires and
report TO the nearest forest station.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Love-.

Love holds the stars in space.
Love keeps tile glad shining.
Love makes the world so round. and
gives
The cloud its silver lining.
Love is a willing slave.
And an eXactng master.
Love is a magnet, too, but love
Is not a porous plaster.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Found Out.

Il always believe said the grocer,
sin weighing my words we'll
Yes, said the man who was get
ting the sugar, 'aad ! always notice
that you do considerable talking
around the scales when you're put
ting things up for me-"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Educated.

The Press-And we understand you
are a self-taught as well as a self
made man?
The Parsonage ham sir. At TWEEN
ty-ore | knew nothing. Then I set to
work, and at twenty-five I'd taught
meself all | eT,-Sydney Bulletin
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Gods Word immutabie.

Moses prayer OF intercession, w,
lila, is wonderful 1t centers about
the idea that Israel is Thy people
". ID. and that Gods word is i'm
mutable, Remember, etc. ". 49,.
Moses was moved with pity and had a
passion for the honor of Gods name.
AS Moses and Joshua approached the
camp they heard music. Y. II. What
a commentary upon the debasing use
of one of Gods noblest gifts to man,
the gift of music. Reaching the camp,
they beheld the fullness of iniquity
and depravity which was the develop
ment of this disobedience, V. 25 See
also Rom. 1:21-25, Rom. 6:23, Jas. 1:15.
Moses passion also manifested itself
against their sin by breaking the ia
bles. grinding the calf to powder and
compelled them to drink the water
into which it was flung. His anger
was not a passionate outburst, for he
called Aaron to account wv. 2l-24
and sent forth the avenging sword TO
punish the evil doors and Israel was
again purged by the shedding Of
blood (vv. 1920.
In order to complete this story we
should call attention wv 30-35) how
Moses returned into Gods presence,
made confession for the people. truly
taking the place of intercession when
he desired to be blotted out rather
than have their sin go unforgiyen. 90
on into the next chapter. w. Is. IA,
and read his great heart CRY and God g
answer of grace
The Teaching. We have here a story
of the frailty of human nature and
the feebleness of human resolutions.
We see in Aaron the weakness of a
religious leader who attempts to com
promise or to yield TO the clamor of
a mistaken people. There is also pres
ent in this lesson the possibility OF
prostituting right things. The Israel
ties made proper request in their de-
sire to go forward. They lacked pa
thence, and made the mistake of de-
string Somethi- :, mat appealed TO
their senses. We thus see the disas-
ter of disobedience, even though the
end desired be a good one. II in the
interest of good. men do wrong what
will be the outcome? A comparison of
Moses and Aaron raises the question
of leadership. Shall we adhere to
individuals rather than principles
This lesson also raises the query as
TO some of the modern gods Of gold.
Look up scripture references to Nam
mon
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Quicker Action Needed.

We must have cashier in the
book department.
''Why?"
ITO many people read books while
waiting for their change. Then. of
course. they want TO exchange the
books they have bought
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Not in Those DAYS.

Still. a horse show wouldn't have
cut any figure in Adam and Ewes
time"
why not?"
''The people had no clothes to ex.
hibit"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
in Boston.

Look here. waiter" began the
chronic grumbler. there's no meat
In this sandwich" Then why do you
call 1t a sandwich" replied the learn
ed waiter, Il am surprised that 3
gentleman Of your erudition should
commit such solecism In rhetoric"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
SURPRISED the Bird.

Did you mail that letter l gave you
this morning." asked Mrs Howitzer.
Il did" simply replied Mr.. H, and
the parrot fell off his perch in aston
sshment
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
After A Day of Rest.

One reason why Tuesday papers are
SO much more cheerful than Monday
papers is that the list OF killed and
injured is so much shorter.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Revond His Limit.

do you ever have moments, Mr.
Spoodlekins, when it seems as if you
couldn't think of anything"
Why, l nevah thought of that ]
i wondah If ! do?'
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
All the World for a Market

More than 100 countries, colonies
and dependencies are included In the
list of world communities to which the
products Of the United States are dis
tributed
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

= T Riaa were busy oei"'
Sctore you knew il you would find
You'd soon forget 10 think twas true
That some one was unkind 10 you.
II you, were busy being glad.
And cheering people who are sad.
Although Your heart might ache bit.
You'd soon forget to notice it,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Hast thou plenty? Then rejoice.
Rejoice and freely share.
Hast thou scanty store? Fen then
A little thou canst spare.
And hast thou only bit or crumb,
A donor yet thou mayst become.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
cad in Flax Production.

Russia leads the world in the pro-
duction of fax fiber and Argentina in
thu production Of seed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

When the man with the millions had
eaten
He turned to the one who was wise
And loudly made offers to aid him
In his pitiFul struggle to rise
Led him forth to the marts to make
money
And the man who had culture was
proud
To be seen with the one who was vulgar
And to pass at his side through the
crowd
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Human Fickiencss.

Notice Aaron's attempt to link old
ideas with this new-fangled religion,
this modern expression" tomorrow
is the feast of Jehovah" V. 5. Men
and women are today attempting to
gloss evil teaching and open sin by
associating with it the name of Christ.
To call such an association scientific
is a trayesty. The fact, however, that
Aaron gave the Israelites what they
asked for, shows that he had some
idea at least of Gods attitude towards
his people. We have here presented
also the fickleness Of human gratitude.
Moses is with God on their behalf
tHeb. 1880. yet they forget him and
God who had performed. such mighty
signs on their behalf and demand new
new leadership ". l and Ps, 106:2D
Art has a place in religious life, but
a spiritual worship alone is acceptable
to God, John 4:24.
1t was a sacrifice (vY. 2, y of gold
to make possible this calf which was
doubtless representation Of the
Egyptian god Apis and may or may
not have been life-size, and may have
been solid or only veneer, but Meth
er such eaFneStness nor sacrifice
saved them
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
INTERNATIONAL
SUNlGSCnO0L
LESSON

Qy II. O. SELLERS. Director of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute.
Chica go.)
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER II
THE GOLDEN CALF.

LESSON TIJXT-EN. 32:l5-20 $685..
GOLDEN TEXT-''My little children.
guard yourself from idols.''-I John 5:21.
1t is incredible that these Israelites
should turn aside after gods made
with mans hands in the very midst
OF such a demonstration OF the holi-
ness. majesty and glory of Jehovah.
Yet IN life it is always but a step from
glory TO degradation, and one of the
easiest moments in which to trip up
the saint is at the time of his great
est ecstacies. The human heart is
absolutely unreliable. unstable, nay.
it is wicked and is desperately de-
ceitful, Jer4 1873. Following the CIV
ing OF the decalogue God gave Moses
a series OF laws and ordinances which
are an application OF that fundamental
law and which form the book of
the covenant" Then the elders OF
Israel are called up into the mountain,
given vision OF God, and given to
eat and drink in his presence. symbol
izing communion eek. 20. After this
Moses and his servant Joshua leave
pie and go up again into the mountain
On the seventh day Moses entered the
cloud and remained for a period of 40
days during which time he received
the pattern OF the tabernacle and the
order Of worship. 1t was during this
period of time that the people sinned.
The first part OF this chapter tells
US the fact of the casting of the calf,
w. is. Gods righteous anger and
Moses prayer of intercession, w TIA
1sraels boast, 1913, 24:3, 7, is now re-
vealed as being but utter weakness
and illustrates the worthlessness and
unreliability of human nature. The
drunkard's promised sobriety, the I'M
clean mans promised purity, alike
melt III the fierce heat of temptation.
Their sin was direct, positive yio-
lation OF the first commandment and
in it they also broke the second. They
did not want to substitute but rather
sought a similitude of God. Aaron
here appears in poor light; he did
not like their proposition wv. T, 81,
but did not have strength OF character
sufficient to stand against it. Aaron
is like those in the church and out of
it who prefer to control a movement
which is bad rather than to combat
the movement in it's entirety.
The day book., 1913-02-01

eHlCdClOuS! NlTlaIn asked.
"Does it not mean the death of
many poor people who trust to
the hospital doctors?"
90, no." he answered, patting
her cheek and smiling. 1--WE try
it on the dog'-literally.
"On dogs" she asked, lool.ing
at him strangely.
Surely; my dear. Why, we
have fifty or sixty dogs and
guinea pigs and monkeys in cages
all the time, waiting to yield up
their lives for humanity's sake"
Miriam withdrew the hand that
had been clasped in his. She
looked more solemn than he had
ever seen her look before.
"You area viyisector?" she
gasped.
81 am" he answered, with a
proud obtuseness. "Why-of
course I am! What is the pain
less death of few animals com
pared with the lives of human
beings?"
"I won't argue it with you, j"
she burst out, passionately. "But
I will never marry a man who
tortures animals. You must
choose between your tortures and
me"
And all his remonstrances fail
ed to change her. She would hear
no reason, listen to no appeal. Her
mind was obstinately fixed.
Either Hamlin must give up his
life work or her. And then he
knew that his decision was al
ready made-because, to him,
d,,f1y meant more than arvtbioor
The day book., 1913-02-01

the following year. Her sister
Evelyn had told him, meeting
him by chance in the street, and
then she had blurted out:
"She doesn't love him, Arthur.
She loves you-I know it. But
she is marrying him because her
heart is broken-she marries him
tomorrow"
"The mother has been outside
the ward for fifteen minutes, doc
tor, said the house surgeon.
"Shall I let her come in for one
moment? She has her feelings
under control. She's a fine wo-
man, that Mrs. Keith" "
Keith! That was the name. 1t
had slipped out of his mind, with
many bitter memories, but he re-
membered it now. Miriam had
married Abel Keith, quiet, old
ish man; this must be her child,
then. 1t was the faint resem-
blance to her that had started his
thoughts along their old we'll
worn channel.
'Wait, Mercer" said Hamlin,
rising abruptly. Tell her she
can come in in a moment. I don't
want to meet her. I knew her
once. I want to get out of this"
He rose up hastily and passed
out through the door at the op-
posite end of the ward, while the
house surgeon looked after him
in wonder, scenting a tragedy.
But Hamlin fastened down the
stairs, needless Of the impression
he gave. What an irony, that he
should have been the means of