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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
MOSQUITO Pest Overcome,

Fighting mosquitoes was one of the
construction problems of the power de-
yelopment at StauG Fails, British Co.
lumbia. Two gears ago the pests were
so annoying at the height of the mos
quito season that for two weeks work
was suspended altogether. 1t is re-
ported that this season there have
been practically no mosquitoes as re-
suit Of the fact that man was de-
tailed to spend his time putting oil on
pools in the neighborhood-En
ing Record.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

candy into tripod and filling the ket-
tie (doIl size)r with sailed nuts In
the center of the caldron have fa-
vors indicative of the future, like
a week book for the author" a
bag of coins for the banker a suit
case for the one who is to travel,
ring for the one first to wed, etc.
rabbit or lobster salad, cider, individ-
ual pumpkin pies. apples, nuts and
grapes.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
No Doubt About II.

There was humor of a dry kind In
the old duke of Wellington, the con-
queror of Waterloo, and it came out
in the story by lady whose French
poodle once ran into the grounds OF
Walmer castle.
Butcher, Blucherl" called the fair
owner Of the poodle tc the disobedielt
animal.
The duke looked over the wall.
Madam" said he, time was when
|, too, should have been extremely
glad to see Butcher"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

these are fixed, place the lining over
the outside and bind the edges with
braid or ribbon
Initials or monogram of the owner
may be worked on the end that wraps
over and ribbons sewn on so that
when the case is rolled round 1t may
be tied up securely: the outstanding
ends may be wrapped over the UNI
brellas before they are tied up.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
Husbands.

Miss Helen Travers, the president
of the Bachelor Girls club of Duluth,
said in a toast, The Men," at the
clubs nineteenth anniversary:
And now We come to the man as
husband. Man as husband may be d.
vided into two classes-he whose
meals disagree with him, and he who
disagrees with his meals
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
Pocket Needle Case

Teach the little maid to carry a
needle case OF the pocket-size sort
in her school kit II she has always
at hand the means of repairing rip
or rent in her clothes, she will grad
ually acquire the almost obsolete art
of neat mending and it will become in
grained with her never to wear a rag.
ged garment
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
Newest Scarf.

The newest scarf is that made of
embroidered tulle, bordered with ma
rabou or swansdown and lightly
fringed at the ends. These scarfs
are very wide and long. The effec.
tive thing is TO wind them loosely
about the figure, with one long end
thrown over the left shoulder.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
His Den.

when Biilinger bought his new
house it was with the express under
standing that he should have a room
all of his own-a den or study"
yes, know what you mean. Did
he get it?"
He got it and his wife furnished
it."
"How?"
With sewing machine, a cutting
table, two dresses, dummies, three
sewing chairs and full length mir
ror"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
it should bring good luck to the recipi-

ent.
In making it, in the first place, a
horseshoe" is cut out in stiff card,
board. 1t should measure six inches
in width and IL inches in height.
The card is smoothly covered with
gray watered silk and edged with q
white silk cord. Seven little rings
Ozone, brass or ordinary key rings
we'll answer the purpose) are tied on
to the shoe with narrow ribbon in the
position of the nails in a real horse
shoe.
Diagram 4, on the left, explains how
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
Wonderful Resemblance.

THE violin resembles the human
voice"
Yes, l noticed that when my son
practices. 1t sounds like the voice OF
some poor human being who Is suf-
fering horribly"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
NINE. MERRHS ADVICE
SUGGESTIONS FOR A MERRY HAL
LOWE'EN PARTY.
The Night and Its Associations Lend
Themselves Readily to the Max
ing Of Most Enjoyable En-
tertainment.

Early in October the letters begin
to arrive asking for suggestions for
the ever-popular Halloween frolic,
which occurs upon the last day of this
glorious month. Each year it seems
as if there could be nothing new, but
| never fail to find some clever favor
or some different way to present the
Old stunts. We all love mystery, and
as time goes on there are always
young people for whom it may be
first time to celebrate this fascinating
special day. Witches, bats, owls and
black pussy cats, with jack olanterns
Of all sizes, are the accessories one
clude the fairies, brownies, and all
the wee folks who dive and delve in
the underground world
First of all, there must be an invi-
tatioD that will tell a bit what the
party is to be. and to add to the fun
have these mysterious messages de-
liyered by little brownie" carrying
witches lantern ('jack lantern'D.
This invitation may be written upon
narrow strip of paper and enclosed
in an English walnut shell from which
the meat has been removed. Glue
the edges together, leaving an end of
red and yellow baby ribbon out to
which to attach a wee eLTelope with
the address upon it and on the card in
side write Crack the nut and mes
sage you'll find, which answer at once
and you'll be kind
To save space this invitation may be
written on the typewriter:
am going to have party,
On Halloween night at eight.
The witches and ghosts are coming,
So be sure and not come late.
Marjorie King.
If the hostess wishes, she may tel
e3hone all the girls and ask them to
come dressed as ghosts and ask them
to come Is minutes before the hour
set 1t will be best for the one who
opens the door to be dressed as a
witch, in red cape, black skirt and tall
black hat with a red band. Sew black
paper cats, owls, bats and lizards on
the cape and ornament the hat with
the very realistic spiders that are
made of wire and for sale at the ia
vor counter. After the boys come, and
they may wear brownie and hobgoblin
costumes if they like ask them into
the living room and let the ghosts file
in one by one. No one must speak q
work except the hostess, who will ask
them to form for the Virginia reel
which they must do silently. II by
laugh or familiar gesture boy
guesses who girl is, and correctly,
she removes her ghost costume.
Dancing will probably be the favorite
amusement. At II serve refresh
ments from a table with witch's cal
iron for a centerpiece, made from a
black kettle mounted on broom stick
handles. Run red and yellow ribbon
% each place dock Horner pie style)
and attach the ribbons to tiny witches
Daldrons at each place, made by fas-
tening three sticks Of red and yellow
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
GOOD IDEA FOR PIPE RACK
Horseshoe Design Is One Of the Most
Popular Among Men Who Use
Fragrant Weed.

| This practical pipe rack is quite
easy to make and it would form an
acceptable gift to a smoker. as it is
constructed to represent a horseshoe
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
Natural Result,

'Binks is broke"
That's why he looks all gone to
pieces"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

Don't neglect cold 1t means Consump-
ton or Pneumonia. Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops check colds-5c at Druggists
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

They say faith can move a noun
TAIN he muttered. Il certainly hope
nobody has fooled with Ararat"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

A poor imitation Of wickedness
-sually better than the real thing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

A pretty girl can get lot Of en-
tertainment out Of her mirror.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

If there is any frankness about a
woman it shows when she is sea-
sick
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
Naturally Qualified.

Why can't they get along with that
stoek?"
1T wouldn't hold water"
Then they ought To be able to float
It all right"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
Gon allays pain, cures wind colo, 25c bottle-Aes
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
fnonnrtanf TO Mothera
he Result.

There viii be mourning in societw
when that handsome, rich young fell
low is engaged"
Yes, and all the bellies xiii have
to be told"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

The only way to have a good time
is to go ahead and have it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

Trust men and they will be true to
you; treat them greatly and they will
show themselves great.-Emerson.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

You can't measure the enjoyment Of
others by your own.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

Yes; but he does not appear at all
disposed to pay her anything on &C
count.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
Illustrated.

All things are comparative
Yes; to q cat, for instance, a sau
cerful Of cream is the lap of luxury.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17
An inurate.

"Tightwad says that he owes his
success as a moneygetter to his
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-10-17

Color more goods brighter and faster coloTs
You can dye any garment without ripping a
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10

able to work together instead OF
standing back and throwing rocks
at each other. To do this they must
start anew and look to the future
rather than mediate over the past.
The Reflector has never made a
"bitter fight" on Senator Bristow.
It supported another candidate for
senator but 1t has always treated
him with the respect due a forceful
and hardworking public official.
When it has not agreed with him In
matters of policy 1t has said so. but
for him personally It has always
had the utmost regard. We take
It that a get together program does
not mean either that anyone should
march under Mr.. Bristow's banner
or that he should march under an
other mans banner, but that both
sides should march together under
one banner that shall have for its
significance the reunited Republican
party, devoted to securing the laws
that modern conditions demand and
such measures of policy as a major
ity of the party shall determine to
support. Any other policy or plan
will fail, because there are strong
men on both sides who will not sub
NIT to unconditional surrender to
the opposing faction. The Progress
sives ought to show the same good
will that is shown by the Republi-
cans, and If they will do so there
will be a victory for every Republic
can candidate in the next election.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
SOMETHING THE MATTER.

There Is something the matter
with the present business system In
the country town. Rapid and easy
transportation makes 1t easy for the
farmer and small town people to
reach the larger cities and entirely
overlook the country merchant.
Since the advent of the parcel post
the mail order concerns are making
special efforts to reach the trade
that rightly belongs to the country
town, And they are getting 1t, as Is
proven to the close observer of the
mails, freight and express business.
The country as whole was never
in more prosperous condition. The
farmer has not only had an extra
good crop year, but is receiving ex-
ira good prices for all he has pro-
duced. The wage Garner condition
.is undeniably better than It has
been for years. This money is be-
ing spent for new machinery, cloth
ing and groceries. Times are good.
and II the country merchant is to
get his share of the increasing bus
mess he will have to get out Of the
rut and keep abreast Of the times.
The slip-shod methods that were
used with more or less success by
his predecessors fifty years ago will
never do again. He will have to
meet city competition with the city
mans methods of getting business.
It is true that he cannot afford to
spend $1,000 to $4,000 a month
in expensive advertisements. But he
has the country newspaper at his
disposal and properly used 1t is the
greatest and best working force in
the world. Let us repeat that the
cuontry newspaper properly used is
positively the best advertising med
ium In the world for the money.
Every available inch of its space
should be used. 1t is gold mine.
Make 1t your catalogue, Mr.. Mer-
chant. Quote prices in it. Use
illustrations, they can be had for
nothing. Do 1t now. Do 1t all the
time. Never quit doing it. Start
your weekly catalogue with the next
issue. Your share of the present
prosperity will follow just as sure
as day follows the night.-Blue
Mound Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
GETTING. TOGETHER.

The Abilene Reflector which has
always been wrong politically, in
sists that the reactionary Republi-
cans must not admit they were
wrong. Then how can there be
harmony? The reactionaries were
wrong. The Reflector has been
making the meanest fight ON sena-
ator Bpistow of any paper in the
state. AS a part Of the harmony
plan is the Reflector willing to march
under the Bristow banner? That
ought to be a remarkably fair test.
But the first test must be to purge
the national committee. The Kan
sas reactionaries endorsed the conf
mittee and its work. Do they insist
upon that now or are they willing
to admit they were wrong?-Law-
renee Journal World.
We take 1t that the Journal
World means that the Reflector has
been wrong politically" only since
the editor of the J-W left the Re-
publican party-before that for some
twenty-feur years it was all right.
It has made no suggestion that any
body should "admit" he was wrong
The basis Of getting together is to
let bygones be bygones and unite
on platform that will stand for
progress as Republicans have always
stood and as the Progressives have
also interpreted their actions. We
believe that the rank and file 81
Progressives and Republicans alike
desire what all good citizens want
good government, with proper
laws for the assurance of happiness
and prosperity for the people Of this
nation. To get together for thi:
purpose It is not necessary that the
Progressives should "admit" they
were wrong in boiling the national
Republican nomination and defeat.
ing the party. nor that the Republi'
cans should "admit" they were
wrong in nominating Mr.. Taft. A
system Of bookkeeping In politics
that never charges off anything us
uaIIy leads TO bankruptcy. On both
sides are mighty good iellows who
have been workerz for the good q
the country for pears, clean, able
ana earnest men. Ihey opsht % ps
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10

Fortunately for navigation the
storm struck the great lakes prior
to the opening OF the shipping sea-
son. But even at that there must
have been great injury to vessels
moored in nearly every harbor. No
natural catastrophe since the Mis-
sissippi floods OF 1912 has equaled
in destructiveness the two recent
sterms. And yet, as in the former
case so in the latter, there are pos
sibilities of mitigating these distur-
Dances in the future.
Storage OF surplus rainfall as a
means OF flood control was no more
impracticable in popular regard a
decade ago than is the policy Of re-
deeming the deserts by covering
them with vegetation as a means
OF insurance against climatic vio-
lence. Forester and farmer, alike,
have a fundamental lesson to learn
from this most recent climatic ex-
perience.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
McMANIGAL DISAPPEARS;
BELIEVE HE WAS FREED

Los Angeles, April 4.-The ab-
sence today of Ortie e. McManigall
confessed dynamiter, from the cell
in the county Jail that he had occu-
pied for nearly two years, created
great deal of comment when II
was discovered.
The Jail officials finally announc-
ed that McManigal, in compsny with
Malcolm McLaren, now a county
detective, but formerly connected
with a private detective agency, had
left the county prison in an auto
mobile at o'clock this morning.
McLaren could not be found after
McManigal's departure, and Jail au-
thorities declared their responsible
ity for prisoners ended when they
left the jail in company with county
officers.
No explanation of McManigaIs de-
parture could be obtained at the
district attorneys office.
1t has been generally believed
that McManigal eventually would be
given his freedom, but the authori-
ties always have asserted that nc
promises of immunity was made to
him.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
JUST A QUESTION.

The Abilene Reflector which has
always" been wrong politically
Lawrence Journal.
This paper contends that the Re-
publican party was for half a CEN
tury the greatest party on earth. 1t
10 proud of the work done, proud
of the fact that during all those
fifty years the paper was a support
er of the Republican party and its
principles. No one has heard one
word OF criticism Of the grand old
party until the Chicago convention
last June.-Lawrence Journal.
why has the Reflector always"
been wrong politically In the Jour
nails estimation?
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
APRIL is TO BE
A STORMY MONTH.

The weather man, Devoe. who
makes the forecast for year in
advance, says that the month OF
April is going to be one of storms
and he predicts many rains. The
following is the forecast:
First to 2nd, cold and squaliy;
3rd to 4th, cloudy. On the 5th 9
storm will form over the South At
lantic states; 9th to 7th, heavy
rains; Sth to eth. clearing; 10th,
hot wave; 18th to 18th, hot and
sultry. On the 18th storm will
form over the lake region and move
eastwards 14th to 18th, violent
thunder storms; 18th to 17th, pleas
ant. On the 18th a great storm VIII
advance from the Pacific coast;
18th to goth, heavy rains over the
Missouri valley; 21st to 22nd, heavy
rains and thunder storms over q
large portion Of the United States;
zsrd to gath, pleasant; s5th to 26th,
warmer; 27th to 2sth. rain; 2sth 70
seth. pleasant
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
FOR FIVE IRRIGATION PLANTS
Kansas Board Decides to Have the
Plants Finished by June 1.

Topeka, April "A decision to
establish at once five or six new
irrigation plants under the new law,
to cost from two to six thousand
dollars each, and get them into
operation by June 1, was reached
at a meeting of the state irrigation
board here today. No locations for
the plants was decided upon, as the
commission has not reached the
proposals Of the different counties.
The commission proposes to scar
ter the plants to be operated this
year over as wide field as possible,
and each plant will fit a different
condition in the western part Of the
state.
The commission sent notices to
all the counties to get proposals in
writing at once. All the boards OF
county commissioners will meet on
Monday and the counties will sub
NIT their propositions at that time
and as soon as possible thereafter
the commission viii view the pro-
posed site and determine which one
will be selected for pumping plants
this year.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
IN THE ToRNADo,s PATH.


A storm trail extending over 5000
miles from the point of origin in
q sweep Of several days ON land is
no usual occurrence. Yet the tor
nadO which inflicted such heavy loss
of life and property on the middle
west within the past few days was
not wholly a surprise. Observers
of the climatic conditions in the
transition from winter to spring had
been noting the recurrence of low
barometric centers in the territory
lying between the Mississippi river
and the Rocky Mountains for several
weeks.
This includes the semi-arid belt
east of the mountains which Is
known as something of storm breed
er. The unseasonably high tenn
peratures of the past winter seemed
recently to have reached their eli
max in this territory, developing an
extreme which provoked reaction
from the colder uplands of the west
ern mountains, resulting in two fear
ful disturbances within two weeks.
There is, therefore, nothing diff
ficult to explain from the standpoint
of climatology in the tornado which
brought chaos to Omaha in the quiet
of Easter Sunday, thence escaping
across the lakes by way of St. Law
renee to the sea. The similar storm
which crossed the lower Mississippi
valley nearly two weeks ago cover.
ed q less distance, but was probably
no less destructive in rural dis
tricts.
Thus far the damage of the wind
disturbance is reported primarily as
It relates to larger cities. It's toll
of 800 lives is appalling but the
$25, 100000 of damage to property
Is probably the smaller part Of the
loss. No account has yet been TAX
en- OF damage suffered in rural dis
tricts and small towns, by local in.
jury to highways, destruction Of the
bridges and impairment of public
works. to say nothing Of interurban
trolley lines, railways telephone
conneetions OF country and town and
fare prQperix senerall
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
PUTTING NEW GLOBES
ON ORNAMENTAL LIGHTS

An extra shipment of globes for
the ornamental lights in town was
ordered soon after the hail storm
a week ago. Today they were be-
ing put in place. Abilene will soon
have SS OF these ornamental light
posts and If future hail storms have
as much success laying them out as
the last storm which called on the
city for few minutes a week ago,
an extra man will be needed on the
city pay roll.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
HODGES FOR LOWER TARIFF.
Governor Telegrapfhs President He
FavOrs Action Now, Not in 1915.

Topeka, April S.-Concerning tar
If revision, Governor Hodges sent
the following telegram to President
Woodrow Wilson today:
Your election is the result Of the
failure Of the Republican party to
carry out the tariff revision pledges
Of their Chicago Platforms inter-
preted by the people. Our platform
means free sugar, wool, lumber now
not three years later. Putting these
commodities ON the free list means
cheaper homes, lessened cost OF liv-
ing, and will help free the people
from the domination Of the trusts.
Public welfare must not be sacrific-
ed to local interests to please any
Democrat who wishes to protect
some industry in his district. Kan
sas Democrats expect a Democratic
senate and house to give you loyal
support in putting these things
through.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
what's the matter with the Pro-

What's the matter with the Pro-
gressive brethren? A few days ago
Sheffield ingalls, excoriated Senator
Bristow and likened him to a pussy
foot politician and now comes the
Manhattan Mercury calling J. l..
Brady a "bunc spreader of the 33rd
degree and. saying that If he is a
sample of the men going into the
new party the Mercury may be
counted out. Looks like another
storm cloud in political skies.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1913-04-10
we have often wondered what b.

We have often wondered what be-
came of the bill introduced in the
Kansas legislature to regulate" the
movement Of trains at railroad cross
ings. "When two trains approach
. crossing" says the bill, "both
shall stop, and neither shall go
ahead until the other has passed
by" Did It became a law-or may
both trains continue on their ways?