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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
UNCONSCIOUS FOR HOURS

Mrs. George Dolsen. Inister, Mich,
says: Following the birth of my third
child, began to notice signs OF kidney
trouble. had terrible, bearing down
pains through the small Of my back and
my blood was lilled with uric acid. Ny
limbs. ankles and feet swelled twice their
natural size and a finger pressure left q
dent for hours My sight was affected.
my head dizzy and / would lie for hours
unconscious. I got so thin that no one
would have recognized me. The kidney
secretions contained white. fatty sub
stances and IL allowed TO stand became
thick. had a doctor and he said my
kidneys weren't filtering the Impurities
from my system. Nothing had the least
effect, in fact, l was getting worse My
sister brought me a hoN of Doan's Kid
ney Pills and when / found they were
helping me. / kept on taking them. 4
got stronger. my Kidneys began to net
right and the swelling went down. The
headaches and dizzy spells left me.
picked up in weight and the pains disap-
peared. l was able to take care OF my
homework, feeling like different wo-
man. Doan's Kidney Pills deserve every
bit OF credit for curing me-"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
Reasons for Opposing the apahson.

A negro church in a western city is
now writhing in the throes OF law
suit The deacons have applied to the
court for an injunction against the
pahson. asking that he be barred from
preaching or occupying the pulpit In
that church henceforth. The deacons
charge that the pahson gets drunk, ap-
pears at funerals and weddings in a
state OF inebriety and has otherwise
brought reproach upon the congrega-
ton. The suit is now pending. -
Kansas City Star.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
JAMES WOULD COME LATER
Some Load From the Mind of
Her Nelahbor.

Mrs. Gordon had recently moved
into the neighborhood.
II thought / would come and tell
you that your James has been fighting
with my Edward" said one of the
neighbours, one morning as she called
at Mrs. Gordons door. and settle
the matter II / could"
Well. for my part" responded Mrs.
Gordon, haughtily, Il have no time
to enter into any discussion about the
children's quarrels. / consider myself
above such trifling things"
I'm delighted to hear it," was the
reply. 'T'n send James over on a
stretched in an hour or two."--Life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
FoIiina Chris.

Columbus had returned to Spain,
bringing news of wonderful new lands
across the sea.
How much shall write on it?"
queried the maritime reporter of the
Cadiz Evening Bulletin. who had
brought in the story.
Don't write anything" replied the
editor. Let Columbus pay for his
advertising IL he wants any. It's prob
ably a real estate promotion scheme.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

as the patron saint of the chorus lady
He manages to keep his membership
in his clubs and considers himself pref
ty lucky if he has Is cents for a
whisky and soda once in while
1t is related that prominent broker
came on the floor the day before cleo
ton and said to group of friends:
Boys, we all ought to go up to the
Sixth district and vote for Bill Sulzer
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
Modern Drama,

And have you heard all about Nel-
lie Smith,"
''No--do tell me about her! | re-
member everybody used to think she
was so brilliant. and We predicted that
she would make her mark in tho
world"
Well she's done it. She has writ
ten a very successful play"
What? A successful play?"
yes, indeed
ITO think OF it! And we all used To
think her such a pure-minded girl
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

Church Contribution Causes Divorce.
New York.-Declaring heF husband
gave her no peace of mind after she
had put a dollar in a church contrbu
ton box, Mrs. Margaret McCormicl
sued for a separation.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
clreumstantlal Evidence.

Mrs. Clarke came running hurriedly
into her husbands Office one morning.
"Oh, Dick" she cried. as she
gasped for breath, Il dropped my dia.
mond ring off my finger, and can't
find 1t anywhere"
It's all right, Bess,' replied Mr..
Clarke. 81 came across II in my trous.
ers pocket"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
cettIno AceIimatized.

Old man Hardnut made his home in
Havana after living many unregen-
crate years in the north.
What ever brought him to Hava-
na?" was the mutual query.
"Damfino," chuckled the chap who
knew of his past performances. "Un-
less he realizes the sands are running
out and wants to get acclimatized. -
From the Times of Cuba
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
An Obstinate Theorist.

40 Struthers is a reformer, isn't
he?"
YES" replied Farmer Corntossel;
"but he's one O. those reformers who
don't get anywhere. He'll stop a lot
O men who are tryin' to fix mudhole
in the road and get 'em all worried
over his suspicious about what's bein'
done in Wall street"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
Husband and wife Killed Same Wa,

Towanda, Pa.-Thirty-fve years ago
John Purcell, farmer. died OF frac-
tured skull suffered in fall At the
same hour and exactly thirty-five
years afterward his wife died in the
same way. Both lived nine days after
being hurt.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

tomorrow-he's the only man from up
town Who's bought anything from us
for two years"
There was laughter at this, but of
mirthless variety. The stagnation in
stocks is no joke to the brokers. They
can stand it for stocks to go up and
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Relieve Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and
are a pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by
Mothers for "a years. They are 30 pleasant 70
take, children like them. 7Aey sepsy fail. At
all Druggists, 25c. sample FREE. Address,
A. s. olmeted, lie Roy, N. y. Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
Imnnrfant 10 baothera
Natural choIee.

Gabe-Bragley says he would rather
fight than eat.
Steve-I don't blame him. had
dinner at his house one night.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02
sllnht Resemblance.

Rather queer plumes women are
wearing on their hats these days"
Yes. / suspect the milliner who
designed them must have gotten the
idea from a pipe cleaner"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

Doan's Kidney Pills-nothing to injure
nor cause a habit. Delicate women
can use them with perfect safety.
The following case Is typical of the curo@
effected by DOan's Kidney Pills. Grateful
testimony Is the best evidence
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

rs.winalow's Soothing Syrup for childrcn
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiammn-
tion allays pain cures wind collie &c botte-le
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

Truth is stranger than fiction IL
you don't believe it, have an amateur
photographer take picture Of YOU
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

It is easier for the average woman
to muster up courage to face a mouse
than openly to defy fashion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

cumulate fortunes no longer follow the
custom OF retiring. seating themselves
next the ticker, and proceeding to
.urn their hard earned wealth over to
the men of stocks and bonds. The
men from uptown" are coming to
eeaiize that this is the brokers game
not theirs.
AND the broker is selling his auto
mobile. He's no longer known as the
VINE buyer" He's no longer known
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

Stubborn Throat troubles are easily re-
heved by Deans Mentholated Cough Drops.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

TO make good resolutions is all
right. but it is better to make good
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

ed by Keeper Eli B. Stetser, he shot
and killed Stetser
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-02

Tears of JOY and sadness flow from
the same tank.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

Polaris is in very valuable
place, the celestial and terrestrial
meridian.
have never been able to see
Polaris in the day time in the
telescope Of any surveyors trans
It, but up here in the great tele-
scope the polar star is an easy
object even at noon in the most
brilliant sunshine People living
away from the glare of the cleo
trio light of cities can always tell
OF the approach of Polaris to the
meridian at night by watching
the star Alloth, the first one from
the bowl Of the Great Dipper, or
third from the end of the handle.
From a stick nailed to the cor
ner OF house, say 10 or 20 feet
high. let fall a plumb line with
bob in a bucket of water to pre-
vent the wind causing it TO oscil-
late stand south of the plumb
line. look toward the north. watch
Allotn; then. when this star and
Polaris are on the line, drive
stakes IN a line to the south. and
you will have a very rough loca-
zion OF the meridian.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Taking Bearings From Polaris
By EDGAR LUCIEN LARKIN

fortunately for surveyors and nav
isators. there is none. And this
fact has made vast amount Of
mathematics necessary in all his
toric ages.
Our present north star is con-
stantiy drawing. so it seems,
nearer TO the precise celestial
pole, and will so appear to move
until 4. d. 2190. when the nearest
possible approach viii be 80 min
utes or one-half degree OF arc.
Then 1t will recede. reach its
maximum distance in 1898 years
and begin its return sweep in
cosmic SPACE, and be distant so
minutes again in the grand period
of 25.S7S years. the actual length
OF one cosrnic or professional Pc
Rod, one earth gyration
The ablest observers and MI
GRO mes surers in the world have
measured and watched PolaTis
since the discovery of the tele
scope. in 1910. and with from ten
to q hundred times greater accu-
rscy since the perfection Of the
present refined micrometer within
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

the last 80 years. The rate of APP
proach of the axis of the earth
to the direction OF the star OF the
North is between 1876 and 1871
seconds of arc per year. And this
degree of accuracy in extremely
minute measurement has elected
the admiration Of all students of
the magnificent laws of Nature.
The motion is that Of the en-
tire globe the earth which
makes its axis appear to sweep
around in q colossal circle a. de-
grees in diameter in the Annus
Magnus, or Great Year. on jan
uary I. 1914, the axis of the earth
prolonged to very infinity would
have passed Polaris at a distance
Of degree minutes 5i.3 sec
onds Thus in one sidereal. or
star day. the North Star appears
10 traverse an exact circle OF
twice this in diameter. or . de-
Srees II minutes 42.6 seconds.
Therefore TIE star must actually
pass once above and once below
the axis in the true star day. But
when exactly above or below.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

u -"WHEN a SWUeyor
I J. takes his bearings from
- PotdiS docs The star
more, and if so can this DC plain
IN seen through the telescope on
the ordinary transit"
A.--The earth turns on its axis
once in s6.163.6 seconds. The
length OF a mean solar day is
$500 seconds. The absolute or
sidereal day is therefore 1854
seconds. or minutes STA sec
ouds shorter than the solar.
This motion Of rotation is from
west over to the east. from right
over to the left, or from the fig
ure over through ~ 20 II on
tho face Of a watch II held back
toward the equator, or toward the
south by any observer in any
north latitude. Then all stars
appear TO move in the opposite
direction.
our present north star pu-
laris--is no exception, The only
exceptions would be two stars at
the automatically exact celes-
tial north and south poles. I'M
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

sault was delivered on the 9th OF
October, and while men never
Fought more valiantly than the
Americans and their French allies,
British endurance and the
strength Of the position were too
much for them, and the attempt
proved to be one of the most dis
astrous failures of the war.
Especially memorable is this
bloody affair from the fact that 1t
involved the death of two merA
whose names Americans will new
er allow to pass from their coufi~
try's annals--tfe noble Count Pu-
isski and the brave Sergeant jas
per. Of Fort Moultrie fame.
Having lost HIS father ana
brothers in the heroic struggle no.
Polish freedom, Pulaski came over
to fight for the freedom of Amer"
lea. How we'll he fought is known
to all the world, and "PulasNi :
Legion" left a fame that was AZ
bright as its purpose was pure
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
The Platform and Panama
Canal Tolls

The ancient pleasantly of the Pullman porter who assured
troublesome traveller that platforms is to get in not to
stand rressby in this period of Democratic power
at Washington.
Recollection those swetering days in Baltimore when the
platform builders struggling formulate declaration of
policy which appeal the people recalls that melancholy
epitaph
II so we're to he done for
wonder VIII you
The President thought highly of the platform when af
orded him refuse to discuss suffrage
with its assembled champions Because it not in the plat
topic could engage his thoughts He not
free agent He was shacled by platform which his party
provided him. But the shaces lightly broken when
the question taxing ships for the benefit of the
transcontinental railroads arises
How sadly the poor old platform has been bufeted At
the effort made to convince the people that the free
ship plank Struggled into the resolutions Even Bryan
watched every line written into that platform like hawk
acity upheld this theory His friend Senator Walsh prompt
y demolished by explicit statement that Mr. Bryan
thoroughly cognzant of the plank and that it debated
exhaustvely before being adopted Presumably Mr. Bryan
thinks lightly of platform he practically wrote he did of
the instructions from his constituents binding him to vote for
Champ Clark in the convention.
President according of his thckand thin sup
porers feels that platform is only law of party when
within the power of the party to fulfill its obligation That
fine phrase but its application the present
roversy hazy The free ship plank is already fulfilled by
of Democratic Congress and the signature of Repub
can President All the Democratic party has to do in order
to live up to its platform pledge is to do nothing.
the pledged to free passage
for American coawe vessels is Of the least Importance in this
controversy What really important that the Canadian
railroads having interested the British Government in the mat
Atlantic railroads bringing their powerful
influence bear at Washington keep the Panama Canal from
being real and unfettered competitor
This the sinister purpose beneath oil the maudn talk
about national and response to this undetermined
influence that socaed Democrats ready violate their
platform pledges and surrender abect TO the railroad trust
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Admiral Wainwright on the
Naval Policy

The advocates of small navy for this nation will do well
and ponder the latest words Of Rear Admiral Vain
wright N retired Admiral Wainwright has prepared for
the Navy League discussion of tie naval policy of the United
States Well he knows those needs He executive officer Of
the battle ship Maine when she blown Havana Harbor
He commanded the little Gloucester during the Spanish and
advanced numbers for eminent and conspicuous
duct in the battle of Santiago when Admiral Cervera fleet
destroyed
For his bravery there the people of Gloucester Mass hon
ored Wainwright with loving the citizens of Washington
D c. with sword Now this seafghter writes of peace and
how to preserve it:
1T SEEMS TO ME THAT THOSE WHO ADVOCATE
DISARMAMENT AS A PRELUDE TO UNIVERSAL PEACE
MISREAD THE HISTORY OF THE POLITICAL DEVELOP
MENT OF THE WORLD. WE HAVE NAVAL POLICY.
THE PEOPLE SHOULD LEARN THAT 1T Is TO THEIR IN
TEREsT TO FORCE IT'S ADOPTION. CONGRESS WILL
GLADLY APPROPRIATE IF THE PEOPLE MAKE KNOWN
THEIR WILL IN THE MATTER. THE TIME HAS PASSED
WHEN MERE NUMBERS AND WEALTH MEAN STRENGTH
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING WE MUST ALLOT THE
NECESSARY PROPORTION OF WEALTH TO BE DEVOTED
TO STRENGTH IN TIME TO BE TURNED INTO MUNITIONS
OF WAR AND TO BE USED IN TRAINING THE REQUIRED
NUMBER OF MEN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

agree that it is right TO make
every reasonable effort to keep
women in the home who can re-
main there, and to 40 adjust
home making that larger num-
Der of women will be occupied
there than now. But the plea for
women in the home and there
only can not, in the very nature of
modern conditions. be realized.
The achievement of political
equality of men and women will
enhance rather than weaken the
home activities. Women will
learn by large contact with the
world to place their primary work
of home making upon Il more
substantial and satisfying basis.
Nevertheless, the industrial ac-
tivity OF women is just as neces-
sary under present development
as it has been since time began.
A very large number of women
must help produce the necessities
of life. Therefore, we should make
every effort to afford them the
protection and justice TO which
they are entitled.
We should also furnish whole
some amusement for children,
especially for those who have no
comfortable homes. The supervi-
sion Of this work justifes the unit
versal appointment of police
women. even II there were not
score OF other ways In which the
policewoman can protect the pub
lie and prevent social disaster.
One department in which wom-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
When Pulaski Fell
By REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY,

w THEN the curtain fell upon
wv the American siege Of
Savannah. one hundred
and thirty-four years ago to-day,
the death angel had the satisfac-
ton of looking around upon one
of the richest harvests that he
had gathered in a long time.
With Augusta and Savannah
under English control, and an
English Governor Installed. Eng
land could once more boast OF a
royal province in the Colonies.
and it was with view of chang
ing such untoward situation that
General Lincoln and his French
ally. Admiral d'Estaing, In Sep
TENDER. 1873, began the siege of
Savannah
The place was invested by the
combined forces of Lincoln and
d'Estaing and for three weeks
the work progressed finely, when,
at the urgent request of the
French commander the siege was
turned into an assault. The as
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Why Every City Needs Poicewomen
e.


line of demarkation between
civil and police work when her
prefer of help would be resented
or impugned
Like the artist, the writer, the
lawyer the policewoman IS 'urn.
not made. The policeWoman must
have adaptability. She must pos
sess the police instinct. She must
be observant. she must have
good judgment and a wholesome
interest in humanity
There is great opportunity in
police work for we'll educated,
well reared young women vino
are practical and resourceful,
This work opens up a new and
large field for the college woman
and presents great possibilities
for helping to work out n better
solution of our crime problem,
Public-spirited officials of our
cities are rapidly recognizing the
value and necessity Of the police
voman's work. Since my APP
pointment, less than four years
ago more than fifteen cities have
a.. 80 do
partmen.s.
am satisfied that within the
next FIVE years every important
city in this country will have ap-
pointed policewomen, and inquir>
les which have already reached
me from foreign cities indicate
its rapid International accept
ance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
By MRS. ALICE STEBBENS WELLS
Copyright. 1914. International News Service

en- can be of untold service is in
the Bureau of Lost People. In
the scores of letters which came
to me from all parts of the world,
while | was in charge of this
work, ! learned that there are
other crimes than those on the
statute books. These are the
crimes OF the broken heart.
l never knew how great was
the number of broken hearted
parents, deserted wives and chill
dren and anxious relatives, eager
to get some word from a lost son.
brother or sister who had gone
from home in search of health or
fortune. and from whom, for
some unknown reason, the
looked for messages had ceased
to come.
Women are especially fitted for
this particular work, for wom-
an inherently sympathizes with
the sorrow of the woman at the
other end of the line and she
spares no effort to locate the
missing son or daughter and tie
the broken thread,
Another class of women little
thought about by the public ind
in the policewoman a valued
friend and source of strength
these are the abused wives who
belong to harsh or incorporate
husbands. This is, in the main,
civil work, yet these women are
entitled to any help which can be
rendered them, and the police
woman can often cross that line
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

TIME policewoman has come
md come TO stay. 1t is not
her purpose to displace men,
but 10 supplement their work.
The poIicewoman movement in
this country In an added express
sion OF the protective spirit man
ifesting itself toward the women
and children OF our cities.
Because of cur present econom-
ic conditions, women and children
have been pushed out OF the home
into the great industrial world.
The business world is no longer
mans world" And a man made
police department, once fairly able
to meet the situation. must now
be composed OF both men and
women If it IL 20 handle with pro-
priety and Justice a public com
posed of men. women and chill
dren.
The police department repre-
sents the great peace army, and
it's primary duty is TO prevent
crime The appointment OF wom-
en- means an added emphasis up
on the preventive side of police
work. 1t is woman's natural
work to care for and protect the
young And now that so much
activity centers outside the homo
she must follow them.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Questions Answered
THE ORGAN.

s. j. F.-The invention Of the
organ IL attributed 30 Ctesibius, a
barber OF Alexandra. about 260
3. C., and also TO the great Archi-
medes, about 220 r.. G.. The organ
was brought TO Europe from Con-
stsntinople, and was applied Ia
religious deVotionS in the churches
about a. u. $50. First used IN
the churches Of Italy. they gradu-
ally spread to the other European
countries. For religious purposes
there seems 20 be no other in stru-
ment invented by man that can
take the place Of the organ.
U. S. PUBLIC LANDS,
L. c. Write 10 the Depart
ment Of Public Lands. Washing
ton, n. G. All OF the Southern
and nearly all Of the Northwest
ern States offer fine inducements
TO the settler. Land is fairly
cheap in these States, save IN inn
mediate contiguity 90 the larger
towns and cities, and several Of
the States, such as Washington
oregon and Oklahoma are still
largely virginia., being hardly
scratched by the AK or plow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Jc sEPH BoNApARTE.

r. =. R,-Joseph Bonsparte,
who sought refuge in our coun-
try after the close Of the second
war with England. lived for sew
eral weeks IN the (then) country
seat ~ the Post family, at what is
now 123d street Manhattan. Pc
fore leaving the state Of New
York he settled down on q large
tract of land he had acquired in
Jefferson County, whore he took
the unfortunate Annette Savage
as hts American wife"