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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26

trying to believe that what he was do
jng was right
He at length turned into a small
tailoring shop. Its show windows
were neat as a pin. A rather unique
sign swung over it's doorway. 1t read:
only the lilies Of. the field can
.clothe themselves cheaper than you
can in this shop"
well, how is business, Mr.. Gar
'iand?" inquired Philip of an old man
with the worried yet expectant face
of a person waiting and hoping for
work.
Getting worse, if possible, all the
Cime,' was the reply. II am afraid
my venture is a poor one. Locality
bad, or else I do not know how to
win trade. There's the mortgage, too.
They have given me bare twenty
four hours to settle or give up pos
session. Why does not my brother
come on?"
There is the money to relieve your
present necessities" said Philip,
handing over the proceeds of the loan,
The old man stared; quick tears
arose to his eyes. He waved back
the generous hand extended, but
Philip persuaded him with success.
He induced his friend to make one
more trial Of his business expert
ment and left him with encouraging
words.
Il had to do it," Philip told himself
Ct can't see Mr.. Garland lose his all,
n it is only for her sake-dear Isabel!
How he has struggled to give her a
musical education. So near to acquir-
ing it, too. won't regret a good
act"
It was Philips first picture. the por.
trait of this Isabel, that smiled down
from an easel as the young artist en-
tered his studio. Quite incidentally
he had become acquainted with Mr.
Garland and then with his ward. lisa.
bel was the daughter of the closest
friend OF the old man who had start
ed him in life, lost his own wealth
and a more loyal guardian never lived
Isabel was perfecting q musical edu
cation and Garland never let her
know how hard he was pressed Fol
over a month he had been in an opti
mistic mood. He had received a let
Ger from q brother, a sea captain who
had been off on a two years cruise
IT came from a distant city and or
its heels a large seaman's chest. The
letter announced that very soon its
writer would follow, and that he hat
come to share royal fortune with
his brother.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26

still cannot bear strong food Give all
root-bound plants little weak ma
nure water.
There can be no regular rule for wa
tering plants, because of the varying
conditions in the living ROOM Water
when the soil looks dry and the poi
feels light.
Give enough water to saturate the
soil This can best be done By setting
the pot in a vessel Of water, leaving II
until the surface OF the soil shows wet
The inside of the ball of soil and roots
must be saturated.
Palms. unless kept IN a hot dry at
mosphere where red spider has ap
peared, has but one insect enemy
the scale. These can be seen anc
pushed off, and the plant washed and
scrubbed all over with soapsuds, then
well rinsed in clear water. The Eng.
lish ivy should be treated the same
way.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
SINGING CANARIEs FOR SALE.

- 4.
The man stopped before the sign
and considered it. Then his glance
Iell on a bench built into the win
dow, on which in neat wicker cages
dozen or more bright yellow cana
ries preened themselves In the sun.
The birds blinked in the light as
though astonished. They did not
sing.
The man studied the birds for long
time. He moved uneasily and thrust
his hands in and out Of his trouser
pockets nervously. At last one of the
hands came forth clutching a crum-
pied bill. The man looked at the cor
ner of it with secrecy. 1t was $40.
He went into the store.
You sell these birds?" he asked
Connolly.
Yes, SIR replied the barber.
How much are they WORTH
II get So for them"
The man took the SO from his peck
Fl and handed it to Connolly.
"Tll take three" he said
big Mike" was surprised. He
couldn't figure out what this man
could want with three canaries. How
ever, he concluded the vagaries of
customers was none of his business.
Wont you pick out the birds you
want?" he inquired.
The man hesitated. NO" he re-
olied, you select EN-"
Those are three fine birds" said
Mike" "A friend OF mine who has a
Dig store down town, and buys 4 lot
IF them, picks out a lew Of the best
or me. They are superior goods"
The man took the birds without re-
ply. He walked to the door He open
I'd the cages one by one. The canar-
es, frightened at first, hesitated on
heir wicker thresholds. Then, with
;hrill chirps, half Of fear and half OF
delight, they spread their wings and
1arted up and away into the clear
ky, flashing their pinions in new
ound liberty, and fading at last like
;pecks of gold into the sunset. The
nan watched them until the last had
disappeared. He dropped the cages
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26

Away.
nd kicked them one by one into the
gutter.
Connolly watched this extraordinary
proceeding like a man in a trance.
Then he rushed out to his customer.
Say" he said angrily, you're
nutty. You just paid SO apiece for
hose birds
The stranger turned and regarded
Jim slowly.
YES" he said, land they we're
worth the money"
But, great Scott. man"
Friend" said the stranger, I've
ust got through serving 10 years in
,ne of those things"-he pointed to
he cages-"15 years. I'm just out. ="
"Big Mike" took this under consid-
,ration.
Those birds will die out there" he
suggested mildly at last.
All" said the stranger, and there
was a world of satisfaction in the
word, land that's the way Gods crea-
ures ought to die"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
Screen Tile Drains.

One of the most important feature,
of having tile drains Is to keep the
outlets open, and, lest muskrats and
other small animals crawl in and clos
them, they should be screened. Wher
putting down tile drains it is good
plan to make a map of the field, with
lines which show where the drain:
are, then. if the outlets of any get
covered up and hidden, they can be
more easily found.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26

received from the sea captain. Bust
ness had fallen away, and now the
generous-hearted artist had sacrificed
his all TO assist his friends.
No love word had been spoken be-
tween Philip and Isabel. Evenings
when he visited the neat paTlor' behind
the little shop, however, and the hap
by twain conversed of art. music and
of all things beautiful, both felt that
their souls were in complete harmony.
One week later Philip visited the
Garland place to find the old man
immersed in the deepest gloom. He
had received a telegram announcing
the death of his brother in a hospital.
The last words he spoke were trans
mitted: Tell my brother that the
chest and its treasure Is all his own"
It's treasure" according to Garland.
consisted of some sailor clothes, a
few nautical instruments and a keg
containing some oily compound Of the
deep.
Its the end" said the old man de-
jectedly. my main worry is that
YOUR lOdH 10 IOol. ucy
threaten to sell me out tomorrow"
Philip could do nothing further in
a money way. He was resolute not to
abandon his friends, however That
afternoon he made a contract with a
picture house to do some copying.
The recompense was not large, but 1t
would fit into plan he had for taking
care of Garland until the latter could
find new employment.
He was greeted with sad spectacle
when he reached the Garland place
that evening. The old man was pac-
ing the floor distractedly. Isabel, pale
and distressed, was seated on all that
had been left in the place by the
ruthless creditors-the old sea chest.
at will be easy to arrange for your
care until you get on your feet again.
Mr.. Garland" said Philip cheerfully.
What are we going to do with the
chest, though? Let us open it and
select what Is worth while"
They set aside compass and some
other few things out of the hetero-
geneous contents of the chest.
what about this?" inquired Philip,
lifting out the key. why, Mr.. Gar
land!"
Reversing the key. the young artist
uttered very startled exclamation.
Across one end there was traced in
ink the word: "Ambergris."
One hour later the happy old man
knew that the old sea chest had con-
tanned treasure, indeed. Worth more
than its weight in gold, the ambergris,
rare and readily salable, represented
over twelve thousand dollars.
Now Isabel can finish her music!"
cried the old man joyfully. land you.
oh, my dear friend command the
fortune you have discovered to as
sist you in any way in your artists
career"
Isabel chung close to the arm of the
young man who had so Loyalty shared
their troubles, as he escorted them to
a near hotel. The pressure of that
dear hand thrilled Philip Garlic The
old man walked prudently ahead of
the happy pair.
And when they parted for the
night, the decision had been reached
that the musical and the art careers
should be pursued-together.
Copyright, 1913 by w. G. Chapman)
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
The Mimosa.

The mimosa, or waffle, which pa.
triotic Australians wore recently in
celebration Of the anniversary of the
landing Of the first colony of English
draws its name from its supposed
mimetic powers. It's leaves were
thought TO assume the shape of ami
mails. Shelley knew Il as the sensi-
tive plant, and other poets have rep
resented the mimosa as curling up
when the sound of a horses hoofs
came within a mile or two. Southey
imagined the mimosa as a giant tree.
and saw men reclining beneath It's
shade" But the mimosa Austral-
ians know is OF moderate Dimensions
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
prnfnund Crltinisn-

Kin Hubbard, the Indiana humorist
one of them, that is to say-once
was assigned to cover a performance
of "Unole Toms Cabin" Hubbard
had his brain-child, old ABE Martin"
report the play. This was the critique:
Uncle Toms Cabin played down t
Melodeon hall las night. TIL dogs
was good, but they had poor support"
-Everybody's Magazine.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
lamentable ignorance.

Mrs. Kaller-Cooks are such ignor-
ant things, nowadays. Mrs. Justwed-
Aren't they? They can't do the SIM
plest things. ! asked mine to make
some sweetbreads the other day and
she said she uldnt.-McCalPs Maya
zine.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
For CurIinu Feathers.

10 curl a feather that has become
damaged with rain or dew sprinkle
it thickly with common salt and shake
before bright fire until dry, when
you will find it as good as new.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
OUT OF PRISON;
SETS BIRDS FREE
Liberated After IS Years, Turns
Sympathetic Toward Animals.
BUYS THREE CANARlES
Pays 50 for the Birds and Then Gave
Them Their Liberty - Startled
Storekeeper Protests, but Exon
Wet Says It's Gods Way.

Chicago.-It was five o'clock the
other afternoon. A man whose hair
about the temples and nape Of his
neck was almost milky white. and
whose shoulders bent with slight
stoop, walked down the east side Of
South Western avenue toward the bar
Der shop of big Mike" Connolly at
527. His was peculiar gait-an in
voluntary shutting of the feet and a
'axness of the knees-whicL he seem
ed to be trying to conceal.
The sun was sinking in clear sky
and its last rays, suddenly finding a
pathway through a forest of buildings.
fell with vividness of limelight on a
sign that hung in Big Mikes" win
dow. This sign read:
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26
Andy's Boss Dead.

Mays Landing, N. Elisha NJ. Full.
ton, who gave Andrew Carnegie HE
irst Job, died at his home here.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26

But 1t isn't every high flyer who
reaches the top.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-04-26

IL have come to ask your daugh
ter's wing"
Alas! Mr.. Drake, I'm afraid you
will have to wait until some new ones
grow in. The farmer clipped our wings
this morning"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
BOARD OF AFFAIRS MEETS
of 1918 Consists of Nine
Members.

Madison.-Robert A. Campbell was
reelected as secretary of the state
board Of affairs at a salary Of $4,000
per year when that body met to reor-
ganize under the new law Former
Senator w. II Hatton, New London,
was reelected vice chairman
The board as now constituted under
the law Of 1913, consists of nine mem
bers, all serving without pay Gov.
McGovern is chairman ex-officio The
other members are former Senator A.
w. Sanborn, Ashland; former Senator
w. H. Hatton, New London; Senator
George E. Scott. Prairie Farm; Sen.
ator II. c. Martin, Darlington; Speak
er Merlin Hull. Black River Falls:
Assemblyman Ray Nye, Superior; Sec
rotary of State John S. Donald and
John Humphreys, Milwaukee. Messrs.
Hull and Hrrccnhreys were not present
at the meeting.
The meeting was the first under the
law which appropriates $4,000 for the
use of the commission for the biennial
period. The principal subject con
sidered was that of completing tie
school survey particularly that relat-
ing TO the normal schools
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Victory Worth Winning.

And said the rising young spell
binder as he reached his eloquent per
grafton, Il predict that. our candidate
will, when the votes are counted, be
found to have ridden to success upon
a tidal wave of glory that will have
swept all before it like wild fire
breaking in flying spray upon the
strand where the sun of victory shall
blaze forth its first effulgent rays up
on the close of one of the most noble
most memorable campaigns that have
ever been launched upon the sea Of
politics to gather strength and carry
all before it like the cyclone sweep
ing across the broad prairie from
which even the orb of day has disap-
peared in terror"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
WIDOW RECEIVES S3.396.87
as to Facts of Express Mes
sengers Death.

Madison.-The industrial commits
sion made an award requiring the
Wells Fargo Express company to pay
to Mrs. Mary Way of Chicago, 49,
1861.
The claim came to the commission
upon a stipulated statement of facts
and agreements as TO amount, the par
ties simply asking the commission to
make the award in due form.
The case arose out Of the death Of
Martin f. Way. who on July 2S last,
as an employee OF the express com
pany, was killed in railway accident
at Catalina, Wis, when the train upon
which he was at work ran into d tree
that had been blown across the track
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railway derailing the express car and
causing the injuries to Way from
which he died.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26

RTRWESTERN REPORTED TO
BE BLOCKING MILWAUKEE
ROADS ENTRANCE.
TERMS OF PEACE OFF Erred
BY Raising Any of Its Myriad Of Mine
Spurs, the Invading Line is Halted
All Construction Work - is at
Standstii.

Narinette.-Are the Northwestern
and Milwaukee railroads engaged in
battle for the rich mining hauls in the
Iron Riven territory? Developments
seem TO so indicate.
The Milwaukee road has been push
ing an extension into the Iron River
country and it was fully intended, 1t
is said, to finish the work this fall.
But now all work has been stopped
and the construction material has been
shipped to another part OF the coun-
try No further work will be done
this fall, and it is not known when
the work will be resumed.
Iron River and Crystal Falls people,
who are very much interested in the
extension, find the explanation in the
belief that the Northwestern road for
the present has succeeded III blocking
the Milwaukee road from getting into
the Iron River district, where the
Northwestern practically has had d
monopoly for years.
II is said the Northwestern, which
has pocket and mine spurs to nearly
tNtA JiIlIt anu ib1dIIDiI III tIlt Iln-
trict, can keep the St. Paul out by
changing the grade OF these spur
tracks, which must be crossed by the
Milwaukee line When the Milwaukee
line builds to a place where it will
have to cross the Northwestern, by
the elevation of the Northwestern
tracks at that point, the ST Paul will
have to be graded over again. it is
said, for long distances There are
dozens Of these spur tracks which viii
have to be crossed.
1t is reported the Northwestern has
made a proposition TO the Milwaukee
line by which the war will end, but it
has been refused and pending a settle
ment construction work on the Mil
waukee road is at standstill
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Jared Had a Rioht to Kick.

Yes. Methuselah was the oldesL
man. He was 969 years of age when
he died. But do you know who was
next to the Oldest?"
mo, ! don't know as | ever heard.
Jared He was 962 when he went
to his reward"
BY Henry! IL must grind a fellow
to hang on that long and then drop out
Of sight, missing chance for everlast-
ing glory by an insignificant seven
years. I'd have been mighty sore ii
I'd been Jared, III tell you that"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
If His Mother Knew.

Hold on. young man: one moment, please.
Before you pass that door tonight:
You say you mean no harm, you say
You'll bring n sinless heart away
You say that YOU are strong, that Right
Shall guard you from the wiles Of Wrong.
That TO yourself you will be true,
But would you still seek pleasure there
Come. answer truly and be fair
If you could know your mother knew
We always tell ourselves before
We weakly yield that we are strong,
We always ere we cntg- IN,
Expect to leave still free from sin
And still the armored foes Of Wrong.
But few would fall and few would sigh.
RemSrse would gnsw the hearts OF few
II each when Conscience cries Beware"
Would ask himself If he would care
To do il If his mother knew.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26

What's the use Of all the kiykin at tile
way the world is run?
There are some things some folks reckon
might be somewhat better done,
But in spite OF them, ! rether think We
might as we'll admit
That it's very doubtful whether growliu'
helps along a bit
This life is like a river that goes roIliu'
swift and strong;
You can dam it, but youH never stop the
water very long:
tn keep on fudin places for to break
through to the sea,
And YOU can't by maxim faces shut Off
woes it seems TO me.
Life is a river goin' to an end it's sure
TO reach
And you can't head off its 1owiu'. though
YOU whine or though you preach
But YOU can pitch in and turn it SO II
often helps u lot;
Let's give up the kickin', durn e, and
pitch i'm with what we've got
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
His Lucky Strike.

How did Biggleson happen to strike
it so rich?"
That wasn't the way it happened
The striking was done by the other
thing | understand that he got $40
900 damages from the owner Of the
automobile that hit him because every
member OF the jury happened to have
been hurt in some way by a pun
wagon himself"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
rue HaQpines

Civilization is wonderful and be-
nevolent, but it has nothing that can
excel the charm that came to
twelve-year-old boy Of the mountains
when he saw the sights of his first
circus and beheld the clowns. Often
happiness is in not knowing 500 much,
and always it is n having something
new TO know
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Mater With the Ration

Water is cheaper than feed, but
brings the same price when you man
ket your hogs, and about So per cent.
of hog is water, which is just one
OF the many reasons why you should
be sure to see that your herd has &C.
cess to plenty Of pure water at all
tfmea
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26

Racine.-John Alexander, noted
evangelist and Sunday school worker,
will come to Racine the last week OF
September to conduct city wide re
ligious campaign. English Protestant
churches have united for the work.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
OF Him.

What was your first thought" he
asked, when you saw the Pacific
ocean,"
II thought of you he replied
"Of me? How was that? ''
Il felt that / was gazing at what
you have always considered yourself
to be-the biggest thing in the world"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

Kansas declares dogs are personal
property and imposes a state tax
There are 10000 unemployed build
ing trades workers in Milan. Italy
A health census of the babies Of
ST Louis will be taken under the di-
rection OF three society women.
Telephones are used TO teach par
rots to talk in London bird school.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Find Excursionist's Body.

La Fifteen miles below
where he leaped into he river from
an excursion boat the body of Oscar
Twedt was found by fishermen They
claimed the reward of $50 offered by
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Must Appropriate Mothers Aid.

Madison. Attorney General Owen
holds county treasurer cannot pay
mothers pensions until the county
board has made an appropriation
therefor
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
c. 6. Meet at Spring. Valley.

Maiden Rock.-The convention OF
the Christian Endeayor societies OF
the northwestern Wisconsin district
will be held at Spring Valley, Septsm-
Der %, %, IS
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
coupIe Pinned Under Auto.

Racine.-Mr and Mrs. J. S. Spencer.
Minneapolis, were held for half an
hour under their auto when the ma
chine struck a tree and turned turtle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Mot In Eer CT

Mabel has married man who
neither drinks nor CANDLES.
Dear me! How did she ever hap
pen TO meet him.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
piscardInu Poor Animal.

II the SOW is in the habit of losing
her litter, it is the height of folly to
continue breeding her, as she has
Fonne inherited afimeDt-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
REFLECTIONS.

Eat. drink and be merry-at least
.ntil Indigestion sets in.
Every dog has his yesterday to look
back upon with regret
We are all tools OF Chance, general
ly with loose handles.
AS long as there is hope there will
be fortune tellers
Over the door of every mans heart
there is a sign which is either COME
IN" or KEEP OUT" What is the
sign above the door of your heart?
All the women's clubs in the world
cannot alter the fact that both the
sewing machine and the typewriter
were invented by men.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Larger Now.

Larger Now.
DO you believe that women's feet
are larger than they used to be-
Mine are
You astonish me-"
Yes. Twenty years ago my feet
were not more than two inches long"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26
Gifted.

i am convinced" said Mrs. Meek
ten. that women are especially quail
fed for the duties OF craftsmanship"
W'hx2'
Because most Of the women j have
known were natural born lecturers"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-26

Oregon has 545, 600. 000,0o0 feet of
standing timber vaued at s6S0,o00, 900.
a method involving the use of cop
per suiphate has been perfected in
Surinam for destroying bacili which
injure tobacco plants through the
twigs.
\ new printing, cumming and per-
forating machine in the bureau Of en-
craving and printing at Washington
turns out a mile Of finished postage
stamps every five minutes