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MADE HIS COMPANIONS GAS?
One Man of 5ibuIous Trio Was Deter
mined to Prove He Had Not
Lost His Appetite.

Three men entered the dining-room
Of the hotel, and with difficulty sank
weakly into the chairs at a table.
Whenever there was a noise behind
them, they flinched and trembled.
They were nervous. One of them
tried to drum on the table with a
knife, and a spasmodic motion Of his
muscles sent It sailing through the
air. To the most casual observer, 1t
must have been evident that they had
been drinking too much the night be-
fore. Also, it was evident that they
were uncertain about whether they
could eat any breakfast.
That is, two Of them were uncertain.
They were so uncertain that they
gazed at the menu in despair, and
ventured no remarks to the waiter
standing behind them.
Finally the third man, fellow of
great build, gave an order which
aroused the undying admiration of the
other two.
Waiter" he said, in stentorian
tones, bring me three hard boiled eggs
and bottle of beer."-Popular Maga'
zine.
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which took place when the Bulgarian
army was driving the Turks out Of
Thrace The battle Of Kirk Kelisseh
had just been fought
"Odd name that-'Kirk Kelisseh, !"
said the then governor Of Indiana. 'It
means Forty Churches or, rather
mosques. Now, isn't it queer that
the word kirk which, as we all
know, stands for church in the
Scotch vernacular, and which appears
in German and other languages of
northern Europe, should have precise
lY the sama maaninG In Tn~N@h II
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testimonial. - Mrs. LAWRENCE MAR
TIN, IL King St., Westbrook, Maine.
Mansion, Wis. =" the Change of
Life suffered with pains in my back
and loins until could not stand. also
had night-sweats so that the sheets
would be wet. / tried other medicine
but got no relief. After taking one bot
tie of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound I began to improve and I
continued its use for six months. The
pains left me, the night-sweats and hot
flashes grew less, and in one year was
q different woman. I know have to
thank you for my continued good health
ever since. - Mrs. NJ. ]. BRoWNELL,
Mansion, Wis.
The success Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled in such cases.
II You want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfl.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by .
woman, and held in strict confidence
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makes us wonder whether all tongues
may not have had common source,
and If that is so it would probably
be found that that source was in the
East"
There was a murmured applause
from every one except an unobtrusive
little professor, who had been hover
ing near the group.
Pardon me, governor" he piped up,
''but your conclusions, while interest
ing, might be called-er, a little mis-
leading. It is precisely true that Kirk
KAlissah Ia the Turkish for Forty
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SET THE GOVERNOR RIGHT
UnobtruslVe Little Professor Rather
Spoiled the Interest In the
fonclusIons Drawn.

To hold down successfully the Job
Of governor Of state or vice-presi-
dent Of the United States one does
not have to be up on oriental Ian
guages, says the New York Sun. So
the Hon. Thomas r. Marshall never
hesitates to tell this on himself. It
vas at reception In Indianapolis
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Timely Caution.

"Genevieve, I notice you like to
write your name on the eggs you
pack"
"Yes," admitted the dairy maid. do
you object?"
mot at ALL" said the farmer. "You
have a pretty name. Write it upon
all the eggs you please. But don't
set down any dates"
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David He shall reign over the house of Jacob
foverever" Mary and Joseph went away into
city of Judea into the city called Bethlehem, be-
cause they belonged to the house Of David. When
the child was born there were many shepherds
watching their focks. When they heard OF
Cbrist's nativity many were afraid, and the angel
said unto them: Fear not, for behold bring
you good tidings of great Joy, which shall be to
all people. For unto you is born this day in the
city of David Savior, which is Christ the Lord!"
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PernlciousIv Practical.

We've stopped every kind of graft
in our city," remarked the confident
reformer"
Good" replied the boss. Having
shown your ability to enforce the
rule, you can now begin to collect
assessments for the privilege of being
exceptions"
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WOMEN FROM
As TO s. TESTIFY
To theMerit Of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
Of Life.
westbrook, Me. -"I was passing
through the Change Of Life and had

pains IN my back
and side and was so
weak I could hardly
do my housework.
l have taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
it has done me a lot
of good. 1 viii re-
commend your med
icine to my friends
and give you pernis-
sion to publish nv
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Proper Place.

She-Have you heard about the
pretty actress who wore a bird paint
ed on her cheeks?
He-Yes; and l wondered why she
didn't have it painted on her back,
where 1t would have plenty Of room
to hy.-Judge.
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ELIx1R BABUK A GOOD TONIC

ELIXIR BABEk A GOOD TONIC
And Drives Malaria out Of the System.
your GBabek' acts like magic have
given it to numerous people in Tny par
fish who were suffering with chills. ma
laria and fever. 1 recommend it to those
who are sufferers and in need of good
tonic. Rev. S. SZymanowslki, st.
Stephens Church. Perth Amboy, N. J.
Elixir Babek so cents. all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from KloczeWs
ski & Co.. Washington. d. G.
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SPRING SUGGESTION.

Take two or three Wright's Indian
Vegetable Pills upon retiring a few
times and you will say that they're
the best Spring Medicine you've ever
tried. Send for trial box to 372 Pearl
street, New York.-Adv.
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1le7Ie,Iezr 0loloesAs on Mlzya eeywzem

NE day an angel came to Mary and
said: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast
found favor with God. Behold thou
shalt conceive in thy womb and
bring forth a son and shalt call his
name Jesus. He shall be great and
shall be called the Son Of the High
est. and the Lord God shall give
unto him the throne of his father
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Churches but it is the word kelisseh'
that means a place of worship, while
kirk means forty"
And the professor was right.
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Would Take Her Up.

Nov, Freddie, once for all, will
you wash your face and hands?"
Sure thing, if it's once for allI"--
Judge.
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But It is impossible to patch up q
reputation so that the patches won't
show.
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w II Z u II = buSpuSAAo
came to the manger they
found the babe wrapped
In sWaddling clothes.
There were angels and a
multitude of the heaven
ly host praising God and
saying: GLORY be to God
in the highest, and on
earth peace and good will
toward men" The shep-
herds fell down before
Christ and worshiped
him. They then made
known abroad what they
had heard. Then came
wise men from the East,
guided by a star which
stood over the young
child. They opened their
treasures and presented
him gifts Of gold, franklin
cense and myrrh. Forty
days after Jesus birth
his parents carried him
to the temple at Jerusa-
lem. There was one
Simeon, who had long
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Married women form a larger part
Of the workers Of England.
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TO THE
Ladies and Gentlemen

OF MlddletOWn and Vicinity
Who are about to invest in Fall
and Winter Tailor-made Suit or
Overcoats.
That we can promise Tailor-made Suits
or Overcoats for the same money it
would cost to buy ready-made, because
We make it ourselves and make it direct
to the wearer with but one profit added
to the cost of production. That every
garment made by M. Berg, East Main
Street, Middletown, Del, is up to the
last tick of the clock in style. And is
guaranteed for satisfactory service.
That anyone can have his or her money
refunded for any garment that doesn't
turn out right. Stop in and see our
beautiful Fall and Winter Samples,
guaranteed to be all pure wool.
Call and be convinced.
Nj. BERG
MiddIetOwn, Delaware
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cHIRoPoDY
MRS. JAMES

Corn, bunions, ingrowing nails or any
affections of the feet antiseptically and
painlsesly treated by graduate chiropodist.
Also Shampooing, coRnicuring and Scalp
Treatment. Hair Oombings made up in
he latest stvle.
HIGH STREET, ODESSA, DEL.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21
Food In Scotland.

Now that the Scottish holiday sea-
son is just about to begin there is a
controversy in the north as to the
food provided by the boarding house
keepers and landladies of Scotland
for their patrons from England. 1t
seems that the Scots do not alter
their menus to suit the southerners
and that some of the southerners re-
sent this. They want more vegeta.
bles, for instance, and a greater va
riety of them. They demand turnip
tops Ca luxury rarely consumed north
of the Tweed, save by sheep, and
ask, why no spinach?'' Also they
want a heavy supper, likewise beer.
The complaining controversialists
say it is a case of ham and eggs for
breakfast, a midday dinner and high
tea to conclude the meals of the day.
AS for beer, they report that Scottish
landladies at the coast resorts look
askance at people who wish beer sent
in. So far the only reply of Scotland
to the fault-finders is that when they
are in Scotland they should eat what
the Scots eat and get their beer out.
side.-London Chronicle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21
Workers Without WAGES.

Birds live to eat 1t is lucky for
men they do. Some years ago a
French scientist told the world that
if all the birds should suddenly die
man would only have year left to
him, and proved his point to the sat
isfaction of other scientists. How
much does bird eat? Take a robin
as an example. 1t eats at certain sea-
sons Of the year about double its
weight in insects and worms every
day. The birds dinner hour begins at
sunrise and ends an hour after sun
set. Any legislation looking, to the
shortening of its hours of labor, which
are coincident with it's hours of eat
ing, would bring famine. All the
song birds and all the silent birds
give their service to man, and they
ask no pay for it, except to be let
alone.-Our Dumb Animals.
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Mr. Dunn, confessing his love for her
and asking his permission to renew
the acquaintance.
The reply had been that Lesbia was
already selected for another, that she
would ultimately become an heiress,
and that if Clement persisted in his
attentions he would lie under the sus-
picion of being a mere fortune hunter.
Poor, proud SOUL" cried Lesbia,
her eyes seintillating with indignation.
mingled with reverence for the man
she had learned to esteem. And he
has loved me all the time! Oh, the
way is easy now! AS to the fortune"
Her busy little mind mapped out and
carried out a speedy program. Money
should cease to be a barrier between
Clement and herself, she resolved.
The next morning Lesbia went alone
to the bank where her little fortune
was deposited. First she drew out a
few hundred dollars for her own per-
sonal use. Next, she sent half of tbs
remainder to an old aunt who had
groaned under the hard burden of a
heavy mortgage on her home for many
years. The balance Lesbia donated to
home for orphans in near city.
He can be no fortune hunter now!"
she whispered raptly to herself-"if he
really wants me-"
A note apprised Ira Dunn Of what
his independent charge had done the
next day, and Lesbia was on her way
to the city, and first thing to the artist
quarter Of the big metropolis.
One day Clement Rowe received a
note from Mrs. Ernest Moore. She
was the widow of an artist, and an art
ist herself. AS he entered her studio
he CHANGED to glance past the draper
les at an aproned figure standing
busy at work before an easel.
Miss Austin!" he fairly gasped.
and here!"
Yes, for month past she has been
happy smile. She is making good
Roadway towards a point where she
can earn her living
What! she, an heiress?" challenged
Clement incredulously
Let me tell you a story" said the
Lady artist-and she did.
Now, then, Mr. Rowe" she re-
marked brightly" I am going to leave
you alone to renew your acquaintance
with the wildwood nymph you mourned
as lost"
Blessed fate, The sunlight was
bright in that quiet studio. two daunt-
less spirits met on the threshold of a
blissful destiny. The barrier of for
tune was gone, and they could work
and love together in the pure simple
glory of perfect harmony of mind and
soul.
Copyright, 1914, by w. G. Chapman)
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21
ECZEMA ON HANDS AND ARMS

1921 Douglas ST., Omaha, Neb,-"M My
trouble began from a bad form OF co
zema all over my hands, neck and
arms. / could get no sleep FOR the
itching and burning. The small pim
plies looked red and watery and my
skin and scalp became dry and itch
ing. The pimples irritated me so thai
would scratch until they bled. !
could not put my hands in water ane
if l once tried it they burned SO thaa
could not stand it. l had to have
my hands tied up and gloves on all the
time for nearly two months. Some.
times I would scratch the skin off Ii
irritated SO and could do no work
at ALL -.sTege TX. eis y
81 tried all kinds of remedies but
nothing did any good Then / saw in
the newspaper about Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and got some. was
completely healed in five or sin
weeks. They have not troubled me-
since" (Signed) Joe Uhl, Jan. 81, IA
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
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21

More uncomfortable than "cat in
crystal maze'-a labyrinth Of paths.
lined with mirrors, and once in, 1t
Is hard to find ones way out. In a
town where one Of these mazes was
being exhibited strange cat strayed
in, and soon became highly interested.
Walking around between the mirrors
she saw her reflection on all sides,
and she did not appear well pleased.
Her tail began to swell, and she
rushed at the nearest cat, which, of
course, advanced to meet her at the
same rate of speed With a shrek of
defiance they met, and the ill-tem-
pered feline fell back from a fearful
bump against d mirror. Up she
jumped and looked around, only to
see an array of angry cats staring
at her. When she moved all the 9TH
er cats moved also. With a bowl of
dismay she turned and fed Groups
of cats greeted her everywhere as she
rushed into mirrors and tried to climb
the slippery surface of the glass.
When she came to the exit she shot
out from the maze as if thrown from
a catapult. With two jumps she
rushed into the street, and disap-
peared in one of the adjacent houses,
probably as scared a cat as ever was
born.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21
WHY NOT FUTURE GREATNESS
Two Qualifications Surely Entitled
Young Mother to Fondest Hopes
for Her Son.

Occasionally these days one finds a
servant with a seryile attitude of mind
and an adoring, unselfish heart Such
nurse maid was Pansy, and she Law
lshed all the devotion of her simple
heart on her young charge, Bobby. On
his first birthday anniversary she sat
looking at him in admiration and after
long silence she turned to her mis-
tress:
Mrs. Blank doyou think Bobby will
ever be president of the United
States?'
The young mother would not alto
gether pooh-pooh the idea of such
glowing possibilities for her sons fu,
ture, so she smiled and said: We'll
you never can tell, Pansy. He might
But why did you ask that?"
oh, came the ready reply, II was
Just sitting looking at him, and he's SO
smart and bright already; and besides,
l thought he'd make such a pretty
president! kansas City Star.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21
LAWYER IN PLACE OF POWER
For the First Time in History Mex
lean Republic Has a Civilian In
Presidential Chair.

Mexico City.-Francisco Carbajal
is forty-four years old, native of
the state of Campeche, and a lawyer.
Almost ever since the start of his
career he has occupied posts in the
judiciary. In the Madero administra-
ton he was senator, but relin-
quished his post to re-enter the SUI
preue court, of which he was chief
Justice at the time General Huerta ap-
pointed him minister of foreign rela-
tons.
When General Porfirio Diaz deter
mined in 1911 to treat with the Made
TO revolutionists, Senior Carbajal pro-
ceeded to Juarez as his commissioner
Senior Carbajal has reputation for
possessing considerable intellectual
force and independence OF character.
His demeanor is quiet. He shuns the
exuberance in verbiage and gestfcu-
lation to which Latin-Americans are
prone He is courteous, but a man
Of few words and little given to elabo-
rate compliments.
Besides, he is neat and we'll
groomed in appearance His features
indicate pure European descent, with
out any admixture of Indian blood
Altogether he is a man who con-
veys an impression of reserve power
He is a good man of business.
His probity has never been ques-
toned He has been sagacious and
successful in investments and, while
not rich, is a man of Independent
means. He is man Of family.
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TRIALS OF ELDEST DAUGHTER
times Results in Making Her More
or Less of Drudge.

I'm glad I'm not the Oldest re-
marked pretty girl to her chum.
why, Susan has to do almost every
thing at home; father thinks she ought
TO take the burden Of housekeeping
off mothers hands, and my brother
wants her to wait on him as if she
we're servant-he knows better than
to ask me to do anything for him
says I'm spoiled-and you just bet I'm
glad In the youngest girl"
Too often the oldest daughter Is
made drudge, and there is not the
proper amount of respect and regard
for the girl whose labors take the
place Of a maid. She is expected to
run errands, help with the care and
amusement OF the children, teach
them lessons What wonder that
such girl will take the first oppor-
tunity for work as a means to escape
from these unpaid labors, or accept
an offer of marriage in order to live
apart from family who do not even
try to make her home life comfort
able and pleasant
But | am glad to say that not al
ways is the position of "elder daugh-
ter such an unappreciated one; in
some households she is beloved and
respected, at the same time expected
to fulfill whatever duties may fall to
her lot Her sisters and brothers are
taught that they must return any serv-
Ice she may perform for them with
due appreciation, if nothing more, and
they soon learn that her place is an
honored one, instead of being unen-
viable.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21
BUILDER OF DREAMS
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

He has brought new motive into
my life-he is the best man l ever
knew" spoke Lesbia Austin with
force and sincerity.
HIM" commented her guardian
and distant relative, Ira Dunn. He had
his own ideas about Clement Rowe,
the artist friend to whom Lesbia re-
ferred. A selfish, sordid being, he as
well had some plans and prospects re-
garding Lesbia, and he did not intend
that they should be set astray.
There had come month of new
glory in the life of the sweet, bright
girl who had led lonely humdrum ex-
istence at the home Of the crusty old
lawyer for ten years. Clement Rowe,
an artist, had strolled to Merton. He
had met Lesbia and had-stayed. Her
guardian was absent on an important
law case in a distant city and Lesbia
had free hand.
She took pleasure in guiding her
rev acquaintance to the most pic
thresque spots in the vicinity She
POSED for him She betrayed the ar
dent art impulse in her own nature, and
under his loving, skilful guidance she
had soon mastered the rudiments of
drawing and painting.
Her eyes sparkled, her breath came
quick, her ambition and anticipation
showed in her bonny face as he told
her of studio life in the city. She was
rare builder of dreams. Her father
had been noted tragedian Perhaps
there was born in her the careless,
happy bohemian instinct. At least the
artists stories of genius striving in
an attic, of grand though humble souls,
pure, loyal, worthy amid poverty and
disappointment, appealed to her.
ITO be among them and among pic
tures-pictures- pictures" she had
futtered with eloquent eyes-'it is the
life, the higher life!"
1t seemed as though the sun had de
parted from the heavens the day that
Clement Rowe left Merton. He had
promised TO return the next month
There came a chatty, friendly letter
from Clement. 1t was full of his art
full of himself, therefore she cherished
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so poorly that my folks thought was
going into consumption. One day
found piece of paper blowing around
the yard and picked it up and read it.
1t said Saved from the Grave, and
told what Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegeta-
BILE Compound has done for women. I
showed it to my husband and he said,
why don't you try it?' So did, and
after | had taken two bottles / felt
better and said to my husband, 4 don't
need any more and he said You had
better take it little longer anyway
So took it for three months and got
we'll and strong" - Mrs. ALoNzo E.
BAKER, Tecumseh ST., Adrian, Mich
Not Well Enough to Work.
In these words is hidden the tragedy
of many woman, housekeeper orwage
Garner who supports herself and is often
helping to support family, on meagre
wages. Whether in house, office, fac
tory, shop, store or kitchen, woman
should remember that there is one tried
and true remedy for the ills to which all
women are prone, and that is Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. 1t
promotes that vigor which makes work
easy. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn. Mass.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-21
The Honest Purpose.

Work of any sort is training. The
habit of concentration helps to give
power and decision. Success is never
won by a careless, slipshod, slovenly
way of working. but by patient, per-
sistent, faithful habit of attention to
ment of task. large or small, and
whether it is liked or not. The hon
est purpose should be to do it well,
although it may neither be observed
nor praised. Whatever our daily work
the discipline of it teaches us self
restraint, obedience to law and guides
US to a welI-ordered life