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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
NOT YET THE SlNLESS WORLD
Spanish Penology Expert illustrates
Point With an Appropriate
"Watermelon'' Story.

Senior Fernando Cadalso, SPANS in
spector general of prisons. said re-
Gently in New York that he thought
the time had not yet come for the
abolition of capital punishment.
The world is not yet civilized
enough for this advance" he contin-
ued THE world, you know. is still
a good deal in the state of the col
ored people in the watermelon story.
81 heard this story from one of
your clever southern editors. He said
that a man was good deal troubled
by thieves in his watermelon patch
and SO he called up his old gardener
and began:
Uncle Eli, I'm trying an expert
ment with Doc Sawyer in the south
watermelon patch. The melons there
are a poison variety, and if any of
your colored friends touch them
they'll be killed, sure. You'd better
warn them, hadn't YOU?
Sartenly | had, sah,' said Uncle
Eli, I'll warn 'em. sab. Trust me-
And do you think your warning1l
have any effect? Do you think it will
protect the south patch from theft?'
What ! thinks, sab said Uncle
Eli. scratching his head. is dat
there1l be lot o dade niggers round
dat patch, OATS what | thinks. sah.'
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

In his day, and the stately mansion
was sample of his own architecture.
He was going on long trip to Eu-
rope. His nephews had graduated.
They were welcome TO remain, young
masters of the house, until his re-
turn.
Then to decide On what you intend
to do ia the world for a living" was
the ultimatum of the old man. Enjoy
yourself for the present, let your
minds failow through year of
ease and enjoyment. They will all
the more clearly respond to the call
for duty when you start out on the
real business of life
The cousins found comfort, luxury
and ease indeed in their new life
They had cultured social surroundings
and the Dovers were their nearest
neighhors. The first time the young
men met the fair daughter of the
house, Milly, the peerless, they mutu-
ally decided they had found the fair
est thing on earth.
Bryce found Evan lying in ham
mock, doing, when he reached the
Elms. Evan was languid, settled
down into the Incidence of being as
though it was going to last forever.
81 say he observed, drowsily,
what's this l hear of your leaving in
the morning."
a simple fact, that is ALL replied
Bryce, seriously
"A journey somewhere
No; l am going to the city to look
for work
Evan sat up and regarded his cous-
in in bewilderment.
You give me shocki" he OBJ
served. Whats your idea?''
Il cannot afford to waste a year for
nothing" was Bryce's response.
'Why, another month of this motive
less life would divest me of all energy
and ambition. Besides" and there
Bryce paused He could have told of
the urging influence of his love for
Milly, but he refrained before posi-
bic rival
Sorry" yawned Evan. Going to
leave the field to me, eh-the fair Mil
ly included
She is worth any mans winning
replied Bryce, softly, and went into
the house to finish his packing.
The latent aspiration in Evans
mind, if it might be designated as
such, was to become an artist. He
was a fair draughtsman. and might in
time become an architect The wishes
Of Mr. Gray had guided both his
nephews in the line in which he had
made his business success. By Bryce,
however, aside from that, a natural
constructive prediction had been in
herited His favorite reading was. de-
scriptions of the great structural tri-
umphs of the world, and he reached
the city with a pretty fair idea OF the
road he was about TO pursue.
Once a well known packer and a
multi-millionaire had made an adj
dress at college that had made great
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
RathenCW,

broke his journey to Berlin in order
to inspect the squadron of Ziethen
Hussars commanded by the royal
bridegroom, Prince Ernest of Cumber
lands a sleepy little market town in
the mark of Brandenburg, about forty
miles from the capital and only a few
from Schonhausen, the ancestral seat
and birthplace of Bismarck. 1t was at
Rathenow where Otto Won Bismarck,
bearded young Junker, presented
himself for election to Prussian's first
approach to a parliament. The cleo
tors showed their prescience by ston-
ing the man who was destined to Gre
ate the new German empire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
THE RIGHT SOAP FOR BARY'S
SKIN

In the care of baby's skin and hair,
Cuticura Soap is the mothers ia
vorite. Not only is it unrivaled In
purity and refreshing fragrance, but
its gentle emollient properties are
usually sufficient to allay minor irri-
tations, remove redness, roughness
and chafng, soothe sensitive condi-
tons, and promote skin and hair
health generally. Assisted by Cuti-
cura Ointment, it is most valuable in
the treatment of eczemas, rashes and
itching, burning infantile eruptions.
Cuticura Soap wears to wafer, often
outlasting several cakes of ordinary
soap and making it's use most eco
nomical.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
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Juvenile Tact.

Small Thomas heard his mother tell
ing his older brother that it was a
tactful thing to appear to think PEG
pie younger than they were.
His sisters French teacher arriv-
ing shortly after, it fell to Thomas
to entertain her until his sister ap-
peared.
Thomas decided to do it up
brown.
How old are you, Miss Grey?" he
asked politely.
I'm dreadfully old, Thomas" she
answered. I'm twenty three!"
OH" said Thomas, gulping a lit
tie with the unusual effort II new
er thinked you was more'n s-seven."
-Lippincott's.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

4 STRANGE WOOING
Action on a Sudden Impulse Lays
the Foundation for
Success.
BY ELIZABETH scHoEN COBB.

1t was strange wooing, if it could
be called such. On the one hand was
Bryce Wharton, with strong, earnest
love. On the other, trustful sympa-
thetic Milly Dover. What she thought,
what sweet words of encouragement
she might have had in mind to speak
to the ingenious, impetuous young
man whose handsome face would ap-
peal to any girlish Imagination in a
vivid way, she was not allowed to eX-
press
Il have told you just what my heart
dictated" Bryce had spoken. 81 must
not ask you to tell me what you think
of it, for 1t would be unfair to your
self and to your family. / only ask
you to allow me to hope you will once
in awhile remember that | am going
tell you Of it when / have reached the
goal"
You will be regretted now, and
surely welcome them murmured Mil
ly, and with a brief handshake he was
gone. She was almost at the point
OF tears. "Oh, why did he not-did
he not see that | am interested in
him, and all he may do, and-and-''
and then pretty Milly hid her blushing
longing face in her hands, and only
the mellow moonlight and the cooling
nightingales saw and pitied.
Headstrong and resolute, set upon
an idea and determined to carry it out,
Bryce strobe down the lonely country
road in the direction of home 1t had
been q new home to him for the past
month. 1t had been as we'll a new
home to his cousin, Evan Gray. Both
were orphans. Both had been sum-
moned home from different colleges
for an interview with wealthy John
Gray, their uncle.
He was a generous-hearted, indul-
gent old fellow, but he had some prac-
teal ideas in that active mind of his.
The Films was a royal home of it's
kind. He had been builder of note
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Impression on Bryce. he had toio
how, IL his early days, he had given
up a good clerical position to accept
forty dollars month in the operating
department of the plant until he knew
every cut of meat intimately. Get
the rudiments-know the foundation,
was his slogan of enterprise.
That was just what Bryce did. He
wasted no time in minor clerical ca
pacities. He went to large firm of
contractors erecting giant skyscrap-
er in the heart of the great city. wore
overalls, helped lay the foundation,
helped setting the mammoth stone pill
lars, and found that he had learned
something.
One day he was given charge of
portable forge.
His work was to stand above the
set steel beams beside the portable
forge and heat red hot the bolts used
to clamp these and the Orders togeth-
er 1t was wonderful, the expert skill
acquired in Selling these seething
bolts in pair of pincers. and swing
riveter was able to catch them al
ways in the tin pail he held for their
reception
1t was nearly noon one eventful day
when Bryce held one of the heated
bolts ready to swing it to the riveter.
In the street below a sudden com
motion attracted his attention. A man
on horseback was urging up his steed.
He had leather bag on the saddle
before him, a revolver menacing
shrinking crowd In pursuit. Even up
at that distance from the ground,
where human beings below seemed to
be mere mines, Bryce could hear the
a fugitive thief.
A sudden impulse inspired Bryce
with the idea that he might be of some
use in the situation. He believed he
could halt the fugitive where others
had failed. He gave the pincers a
swing. Whiz! the flaming bolt ,cleaved
the air and landed Oh the saddle di-
rectly in front of the horseman.
There was a fash as the saddle
cloth burst into fame, a shrek of ag-
ony from the steed. Then horse and
rider rolled to the ground, and some
officers rushed up and the episode was
over
When Bryce was summoned below
by the building superintendent, it was
to learn that his promptness had halt
ed thief who had snatched a bag
from a bank messenger containing
small fortune. His recognition by the
bank led to a princely reward, but,
more valued than that to an influence
eXerted in his behalf that gave him
position as manager for one Of their
clients who was the most prominent
builder in the city.
The day that Mr.. Gray returned
home and Evan started out dolefully
ito make his mark in the world,
Bryce, with a fair bank account and
established business standing, re-
ceived a welcome from his proud old
uncle that made him thrill with pride
and pleasure.
And when he made his second love
confession to blushing Milly and asked
her to become his wife, she hid her
timid head upon his shoulder and
whispered sweetly:
My answer is the same as it would
have been year ago-yes.
Copyright, 1913, by w. G. ChapmanD
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
HANDY IN SORTING POTATOES
Smaller Tubers Fall Through Holes in
Revolving Screen-Work Done
With Rapidly.

A New York man has designed a
here it is. A frame, with one end
higher than the other, has hopper
on one and angular rollers rotably
supported in it. A belt that passes
over these rollers is formed Of strips
Of wire so interviewer as to make a
rather large mesh. Across the frame
and just beneath the hopper is
chute. To sort the tubers they are
poured into the hopper and spread
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
A Musical Feat.

The cid farmer and his wife lived
near the village church. One warm
Sunday evening, while they sat doing
chirping.
Il just love that chirpin' noise" said
the old man, drowsily, and before the
cricket had stopped he was fast
asleep.
Soon after the church choir broke
into beautiful chant.
Just listen to tilati' exclaimed his
wife. Amt it beautiful
Yes, remarked the old farmer.
sleepily. They do it with their hind
legs
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
For MIR, FraUjie."

A man with an express package I'M
der his arm, stepped up to the box
Office window of a New York theater
and, addressing Frank Loomis. asked :
"Andbody here named Fragile?"
Ne replied LOOMS
Well, that's the name on this
package"
Loomis took look. The box was
addressed to the manager of the Lon
don pictures Over the address was
inscribed:
"Fr3gile!''
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Women Won honors at Cambridge.

Women have distinguished them
selves this year at Cambridge, Eng
land. In the medieval and modern
languages tripos first class honors
were gained by IA, of whom were
women and of whom were men.
In Glass l 35 passed, of whom "a were
women and II were men. In Class Ill.
Is men and women passed Five
of the women who gained first
class honors were from Girton, 2
from NEWMAN. In Part ii. Of class
les 3 Newman women gained first
class honors. In history, Part l.,
a Girton woman, Miss N. G. Smith,
shared highest honors with men. And
a Girton woman, Miss t. Day, took
second class in Part H. Of the theo-
logical tripos. This tripos has been
taken by only one other woman be-
sides Miss Day. That was back in
1882.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Another Case.

Esnond, r. L. .rwrite to tell you
how much good your medicine has done
me and to let other women know that
there is help for them. / suffered with
bearing down pains, headache, was ir-
regular and felt blue and depressed all
the time. / took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and commenced to
gain in a short time and am well wo-
man today. L am on my feet from early
morning until late at night running a
boarding house and do all my own work
I hope that many suffering women will
try your medicine It makes happier
wives and mothers. Mrs. ANNA HAM
BEN, Esmond. Rhode Island.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
For Iawn-Makino-

The best fall months for lawn-mak-
ing are August and September. If
the soil is we'll prepared, deep, and
rich and mellow, the grass will usually
secure good start, and with a little
protection after the ground freezes
will continue to make roots during
mild intervals. and by spring will be
much in advance Of a lawn made at
that time and which, owing to a late
season. may have to be deferred be
yond the usual seed time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
PUMPKINS STORED IN FIELDS
Piled in Row and Covered With Hay
Protection Is Afforded and Bal
anced Ration Formed,
CBy NJ. COVERDELL.)

You needn't expect to reap much
profit from gorging your hogs and
cattle on pumpkins for few days
during the harvest season; then cut
ting off their supply of this valua BILE
feed for another whole year. Store
your pumpkins in the field
Pile the pumpkins in row, as high
and as wide as you wish, cover with
hay and set up fodder on each side
to a thickness of three or four feet
This not only affords ample protection
from the cold, but also enables you
to form most profitable balanced ra-
ton by adding the fruit of the vine"
as you feed out the corn and fodder.
Try this
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Potato Sorter.

over the revolving belt All the
smaller potatoes pass through the
openings in the belt, roll down the in
cline to the chute and are elected at
the side Of the frame. The larger veg
etables remain in the belt and are car
ried to another receptacle. This meth
cd is not only more rapid than sorting
by hand, but it makes sure that there
are no mixed sizes in the different
lots
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
What He Meant.

How are all the rough necks and
crooks?" asked the legislative scribe
as he shook hands with the police re-
porter on his return from the general
assembly
Just what l was going to ask
you"
"Oh, | meant the ones that get
caught" returned the weary jour
nalist.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
SearchIiuhts for Airshirs

Searchlights for airships are being
tested in Germany. A dispatch from
Berlin states that a naval airship
which is to take part in the spring ma
neuvers will be fitted with a 10000
candle-power searchlight, capable of
Illuminating the surface of the sea
from a height of 5000 feet
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Disinfectina Whitewash.

An exceIlent dlslnfeCtlng Whltewash
may be made as follows: Stake %
pounds fresh lime in sufficient water
TO make a paste, sprinkle in 10 pounds
of flowers Of sulphur, add 80 gallons
Of water, and boil for an hour Then
add enough water to make so gallons
and apply with spray pump, using a
bordeaux nozzle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
FORAGE for Ducks

Do you know that patch Of ground
sewn to turnips now will in a few
weeks provide forage for the duckso
They are so fond of this that they
often eat young turnips right out of
the ground.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

ana was not feSuiA1p
my head ached all
the time, I had bear
ing down pains and
my back hurt me the
biggest part of the
time, I was dizzy
and had weak feel
ings when 1 would
stoop over, it hurt
me to walk any dis
lance and L felt blue
and discouraged.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Source of Contamination,

Cracked or badly worn utensils are
a great source of contamination for
milk and cream, as they afford har-
Dor for various Objectionable ferments
which ultimately cause considerable
trouble.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Lime Prevents Disease

Scatter the air-slaked lime every
where il the poultry-house during
damp weather, and on the yards, too.
and it will do much to prevent roup.
Back of this, however, must be clean
illness and dry quarters.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Most Profitable Feed.

With hogs, especially the feeding
that produces steady, speedy growth.
is the most profitable. A pig that is
stunted in the early DAYS Of its life
should never have a place in the
breeding herd.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Setting Peach Trees.

a great many people set peach trees
toe deeply. The ground should be
plowed very deep, but the holes for
the trees should only be deep enough
to cover the roots well.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Labor SAVING.

If taken at yer yearly age chick
ems can be taught TO come and go at
certain times, to feed in a certain way
and do other things that viii save
tine and annoyance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

"I began taking Lydia E. Pinkhaua's
Vegetable Compound and am now in
good health. If it had not been for
that medicine I would have been in my
grave long time ago. Mrs. ARTIE E.
HAMILTON, r. Ed. No. 6. Warren, Ind.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

hrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton allays pain, cures wind cole, 25c bottle.As
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

1t was feminine curiosity that led
to the discovery of Moses in the bulk
PUSHES
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Where He ExceIIed.

Redd-Did his son get a diploma
from college?
Greene-No, but he brought home
rafting good letter Of recommends.
ton from the rowing coach,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

Though she may be young as She
looks, she doesn't always look it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Good Reason.

Does Larkin boast of his family
tree?"
NO. It's too shady"
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Close Shave at That.

Bix-So you are now living in the
suburbs? Do you have to walk to the
train mornings?
Dix-No, run.-Boston Transcript
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01
Wise Directions.

When you come to fork il the
road, take it."
Il will, if it is silver one"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

An Australian artesian we'll reches
a depth Of more than 5000 feet
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DonestIc science AnnIied

Demosthenes was practicing oratory
with pebbles in his mouth.
Fine" we assured him, you can
talk while eating your wife's biscuits"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

schoolboy encounters in his arithme-
tic
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

Would you try TO flatter a married
man by telling him that he doesn't
look it?
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Luck may be merely a case of not
being found out
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Blue AND
DISCOURAGED
Mrs. Hamilton Tells How She
Finally Found Health in
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Warren. Ind. II was bothered ter
ribly with female weakness. had pains
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

Perhaps whisky does improve with
aSe-when it gets the chance.
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into Town, Out of Money.

Mrs Subbubs (entering husbands
office)-I ran into town today to do
some shopping, dear, and L
Subbubs-I see, and you ran in
here because you ran out of money.
Well, how much?
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-01

SORE TEATS AND COW POx.
Hadfield's Belgium Ointment, at
Hardware and Harness stores. Guar
anteed. 1-Adv.
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THE vow DR SCH0EPPR WAY TO HEALTH Loconotor-
Ataxia, Paralysis Rheuma sn. Intantile Paralysis,
BTights Disease, Diabetes, Goitre. Neurasthenia and
other so called incurable' diseases special
ties. Write Paul de Schoeppe. Amigo, Wis.
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Defined.
Defined.
What's a coQuette?"
THE girl you can't get"

The level headed man is not apt to
be a rounder
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Make the Liver
Do it's DUTY

Nine times in ten when the liver is
right the stomach and bowels are right
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-11-26

Postmaster Richardson of Adams
was an Athena visitor Thursday.
G.. II. Bishop came over from
Freewater Friday on legal business.
Clyaude Still of Milton was In
Athena Friday night and attended
the j. F. f. clubs dance
w. S. Payne of Weston. was in
Athena Monday.
Miss Ruth Dickinson and Irene
Sherrod were Milton visitors Satur-
day
q. De Graw of Weston, was an
Athena visitor yesterday.
Jos, n. Scott is in Seattle this week
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Swaggart and
daughter left Friday for Portland,
where they will spend the winter.
L, l.. Rogers of Pendleton. tran
sacted business in Athena yesterday.
F. G. Lucas was over from Weston
Friday.
Mrs VIM, Tompkins spent the
week end visiting her daughter Mrs
j. b. Woodruff of Two Rivers Wash
MIR. and Mrs. II. A. Barrett were in
Walla Walla Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ l.. Watts was a Pendleton
visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Carly Christian and little
daughter are visiting relatives in Spo-
kane.