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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
ANOTHER NAME FOR RoGUERY
Aim of Some People TO Acquire Repu-
tation for Shrewdness--Novei
Trick of Wealthy Old Lady.

It seems to be the aim Of some peo-
pie to acquire a reputation for shrewd-
ness, which in many cases is only an
other name for roguery. Such people
take delight in tricking their friends
as well as enemies, like the wealthy
old lady who occupied her leisure in
making patchwork quilts, which she
regularly donated to the annual church
fairs They were hideous things, and
as nobody would buy them, they were
apt to be rallied off in ignominious
fashion at the close OF the fair, much
to the chagrin of the old lady.
One day, just before the fair time.
this old lady sent for her lawyer, and
had him add a codicil to her will be-
queathing twenty-five dollars to each
and every person who should buy a
quilt at the church fair The lawyer
assured her that her injunctions to
strict secrecy should be faithfully OBJ
served. but it was noticed that sister
of the lawyer bought the silk quilt on
the very first day of the fair for six
years.
When the old lady died the lawyer
came smilingly forward with six quilts
and his sister, to claim the sum of
$3.50. But he was tricked in turn, as
the old lady had neatly cut the codicil
from the will!
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
DANGER IN CLOSE ALLIANCES
investigation Has Shown That Cancer
is Most Probable When Cousins
Are Welded.

Speaking of the possible hereditary
tendency to cancer. Dr. Charles B.
Davenport of the eugenics laboratry
at Cold Spring Harbor, N. Y. says
Of the fact that the incidence of cancer
is highest in Maine: Il have no doubt
that this is due to the presence of one
or more races in Maine which are nom
immune to cancer"
Doctor Davenport's studies Indicate
that resistance to cancer is positive
(dominant) trait and that nonresist-
ance appears in children only when
both parents belong to nonresistant
race. And this result is commonest.
other things being equal, where cousin
marriages are commonest, because
that makes it probable that is one
parent belongs to cancer race, the
other--the cousin--will belong to the
same cancer race. Now. in rural
Maine cousin marriages are extremely
frequent, especially in the islands of
the coast, and here we have the con-
ditions for the result--the high inch
dence of numbers of the cancer race
in an inbred community"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
GET POWER
The Supply Comes From Food.

If we get power from food, why not
strive to get all the power we can. That
is only possible by selecting food that
exactly fits the requirements Of the
body.
Not knowing how to select the right
food to fit my needs, suffered griev-
ously for a long time from stomach
trouble" writes lady from little
Western town.
1T seemed as If I would never be
able to find out the sort of food that
was best for me. Hardly anything that
could eat would stay on my stomach.
Every attempt gave me heartburn and
filed my stomach with gas. / got thin
ner and thinner until l literally be-
came living skeleton and in time was
compelled to keep to my bed.
"a few months ago was persuaded
to try Grape-Nuts food, and it had such
good effect from the very beginning
that kept up its USE / was surprised
at the ease with which digested it. 1t
proved to be just what / needed.
"All my unpleasant symptoms, the
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me SO much pain, disappeared.
Ny weight gradually increased from 9S
to 116 lbs, my figure rounded out, my
strength came back, and am now able
to do my homework and enjoy it.
Grape-Nuts did It."
A ten days trial viii show anyone
some facts about food.
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs There's Reason"
Ever read the above 1etterS A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fun of human
/ Interest
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Unique Ceremonial Dinner.

The emperors of Abyssinia are in
the habit of inviting the 10000 soldiers
of the Ghebi garrison to great dinner
every Sunday. At the foot of the en-
peror's place is the imperial box. It's
tables are respondent with European
silver and glass, surrounded by unim'
peachable walters, who serve the high
dignitaries and distinguished visitors
with repast of immense variety with
French sauces, Italian macaroni and so
on. In the vast hall one can see moth
ing but a compact homogeneous crowd
Of black faces and woolly heads,
among which the high officials are in
no wav distinguished.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Harmless.

The commuter was plainly excited.
He pounded the seat cushion in front
of him as he spoke, and his voice rose
high above the rattle of the wheels.
mo matter what my earlier views
were," he exclaimed. i've changed
radically. I'm for the Reds now
against all Corners"
A timid little man across the aisle
edged quietly out Of his seat and
sought the conductor.
tits an outrage" he exclaimed. IAN
avowed anarchist like that fellow
ought not to be allowed to ride in q
public conveyance"
"He's no anarchist" said the con
ductor with a grin. He's a chicken
raiser. Just now he's expressing his
views on the merits of the Rhode
Island Reds, the best little layers II
seven states"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
He Could Bluff. Too.

There are lot of fourfushers who
go through life without learning that
fourhushing is fine art. Such are
beneath contempt. But one has great
admiration for those few who have
mastered the game.
If man called me liar" assert
ed one of such, I'D sail in and lick
him, if he weighed three hundred
pounds!"
We'll, you big bluff, answered one
who was tired of listening, Il call
you, right here and now. You're a
fiarl''
Bluff, YOURSELF" came back the ar
fist, without minutes hesitation.
you don't weigh more than one-hfty
and you know what / said"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Practice Makes Perfect.

An ex-corporal of the regular army
wanted job in the park spearing bits
of paper and other debris with sharp
stick.
do / have to take civil service
examination he asked the district
leader.
Il guess not" said the man of influ-
ence. Just bring me letter from
your captain stating that you are pro-
fieient in bayonet drill. That ought
to convince the commissioner that
you're qualified for the job"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Quite . difference.

Della, after rain, begged to go out
side to play.
You may go" said her mother, II
you will stay on the walk, and not
make mud-pies."
1t was not long before Della was
leaning suspiciously far over the walk
Il thought you promised not to
make mud-pies," mother called.
I'm not, mamma" replied Della
I'm making doughnuts."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Kept So by Daily Use Of cutIcura
Soap and Ointment Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands in hot Cuti-
cura soapsuds, dry and rub the ONT
ment into the hands some minutes.
Wear bandage or old gloves during
night. This is "one night treat
ment for red, rough, chapped and
sore hands" 1t works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with S2-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura, Dept,
ky, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
In the War Zone.

Weary Cyclist-How far is the vii
lage of Poppelton from here?
Native-It's ten miles the other
way.
Weary Cyclist-But the last sign
post ! passed said it was in this di.
rection.
Native-Yes, but you see we turned
the post around SO as to fool them
Zeppelins.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

First Prisoner hear that under
The Hague convention Of 1907 pris-
oners of war are entitled to pay for
any work they do.
Second Prisoner-What ought we
get, then, for trying to chew that
tough meat they give us?
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Trouble Ahead.

The person popularity known as the
head of the house turned his key in
the door and entered as quietly as
possible.
Where's your mother?" he whis.
pered as his young son appeared.
SSH" cautioned the boy. She's
waiting upstairs in the war zone, and
think she's got your range"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Hls Wav.

"Old General Putnam would be q
good man to have in the emergen-
cies of this war
why so?"
Because he knew how to jump into
a hole and get out of one"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Two Vegetables.

Dicer-Isn't there another vegetable
that goes with this beef besides pota-
to?
Waiter-Yes. sir-there's horserad-
ish.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Good Reason.

Why did you give your play such
a name as The Porous Plaster?'"
Because / want it to draw"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Surely.

Patience-What does a woman have
to do first to get divorce?
Patrice-Why, get married, OF
course.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
a Left Hand.

mo matter how many times girl
gives her hand in marriage to man"
remarked the Observer of Events and
Things, "she always has one left"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
The rule is that those who shave
themselves hear less baseball,
Drink DenIson's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

A wise girl never turns down one
offer of marriage until she gets
strange hold on better one.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL You
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red. Weak, watery
eyes ana Granrlated hyelidsi No Smarting-
Just Eye comfort Write for Book of the Eve
ey mail Free Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
The Idea.

How was it that Hamfat was
queering the act?"
Il believe it was by acting
queer"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
An Oil Burning Range with
a "Three-in-One" Oven

You have a splendid range and q
fireless cooker combined in this Hey
NEW PERFECTION with the in
sulated oven. II bakes or roasts
either fast or slow, or you can seal
the oven and turn out the flame and
cook by the easy, economical Are
less" method.
The insulation that makes this
wonderful convenience possible
saves so much money in fuel bills
that NEW PERFECTION soon
earns its moderate price.
ltburns clean, Convenient, ecoHossf-
cal 0iI-which also means no more
carrying of coal or wood or clean
ing out ashes.
Prize Lou-The price of this NEW
PERFECTION with the Insulated
TIT CT NrNAnR nTy ~NNJ
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

1t is easier for some men to stand
upright than it is for them to act that
way.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
His Ioeation

Are you baseball FAM"
NO. | like to get out on the beech
ers among the foghorns"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

The average ran is always paid av.
erage wages.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

When a man does have greatness
thrust upon him he thinks he achieved
H.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

If you wish to attract crowd ses
to it that your performance is pre-
ceded by parade.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11
a sIIoat Mistake.

pwas it the Goodchiid ranges the
pnss,ans have been driven from
There's no such place as the Good
child ranges" :.
II mean the Beskids-same thing"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

People who are too fresh are always
getting into a pickle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

New styles are usually old ones PEG
pie have forgotten.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

Oven is extremely reasonable. II
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service of both. You can see it at
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him for the latest NE " PER
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For Best Results Use
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compiled on purpose for NEW
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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-06-11

queer
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-18
SOMETHING DONE
(Fairbanks Times)

Fairbanks Times)
 Jndeed by a record of accomplishment, President Wilson's administration must rank high in the estima- ton of an Aaskans who place the advancement of the real interests of thoir country ahead of party politics In bold contrast the policies of bis immediate pre- decessors whose activities n respect to the Territory woro confined to atrustic @ schemes of conservation and commission government chat Of Mr. Wilson stands out of help intelllgenty planned and iearlessy extended.
 Remembering the pledge his party adopted at its National convention Mr. Wilson has assumed its bur den as pleasing task. He has failed in no instance to use bis influence to forward plan of the merit which he convinced, that had for it's object the ways cheerfully aided with his influence with Congress the plans of the Secretary of the Interior and can confidently be stated that had h not been for Che en- thuslastc assistance the railroad bin would not have been passed
 Comparison of the attitudes adopted toward Alaska by tho present and past administrations hardly be made for while 8lr Wilson has demonstrated his in tcrcs by actions that of his predecessors evidently only in utterances took Mr. Taft four years to de- termine that Alaslans were about on par with the FHpnos in che matter of sefgovenment and to figure that military commission would be best for tho running Of the country. Mr. Roosevelts activities in terms confined to the withdrawal of the coal lands and the creation of ridiculous forest reserves t has taken Mr. Wilson a little than half a term to prevail Congress to build railroad, to redeem. the coal lands and to restore of the reserves to usefulness.
 In view of the fact that these are but few of Mr. Wilson's benefcient activities, n is not to wondered at that Aalsns have little fault find with the present administration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-18
WHERE ARE THOSE DEcAYING NAIIoNs9

Before the war we heard much of ths decaylng Ma lions We heard lhe prediction that war would lest and reveal their weakness We heard ihe philosophy that war was the necessary method by which the nt nasions would establish their right to live and lead
 Where arc those decaying Nations2 Where must we now look for that defect Of win and courage shat marks the roting fbre of race? Where find the proof that any Nation has lost the right live It's te-that . must surrender It's deslnty to any other Nations keopingi
 Not in France where the people steeled to the struggle fight on with grim courage that fils the world with admiration. Not in France which during Che last Few weeks hos given such evidences of ysoE courage and resolve Not in France, watered with the blood of sons of poets and peasants
 Not in Great Britain which continues to exhibit, both in the western area and in the East proofs chat the fibre of the race strong ever Not in Germany which continues to surprise with the results of her matchless discipline and iarsghted preparation. Not in Belgium. which has become the worlds newest synonym for dauntess courage in uudeserved misfor- tune
 Not in Italy where tho united Nation moves hero icaiy Go s tasks and vindicates the cloudcapped sumits og great mountains the courage and purpose Of tho race Not in Austria which giving the world on exhibition of unity quite unexpected by the prophets
  steadfastness in the face of all discouragemens has something almost awe-inspirng
 Not in Serbia that little giant Of the Balkans. never moro uaslonal more courageous. more deserving of praise than now Not even in Turkey that Sick Man ol Eorope whore the efforts the Aries for months have been mot by resolution which would compel the admiration Of even an ungenerous foe.
 Not anywhere-ueither the land the sea- nor in the regions of the upper air-has any nation been found wanting. There has not been trace of fear not streak of yellow" anywhere.
 This. then. the war. at least has proved: The Ma lions upon Che continent Europe judged by the most stupendous test that upon people. have right to ive-to work out their destnies-to be them selves They have been weighed in the awful balance Of war and have not been found wanting
 But why this meeting of the test of war? How does 1t happen that conditions in Europe different om the old days when Che virle Nations usually were Iew2
 Is it not that Europe has had a generation Of com paraye peace? Is it not because for half century most of the war lords have permitted the people to en- gage n peaceful pursuits and accumulate profits and capacity for doing things in shop and laboratory in mine and forest. on farm and sea?
 If wars should continue will we not again discov CT decayng Nations as Nations used to decay when was the sport Of Kngs2
 What is become Of the old theory that wars are necessary to make people strong and save them from decay3 Peace develops strength and qualities countries Tor conducting present wars. but continued cannot fan to result in weakness and disqualification.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-18
BUSINESS ROOMS
lseattla post.InleIIleencer

Seattle PostInteuigencer)
 The weeks trade results afford no exception to the highly optimistic reports which have been for many weeks past Actual gains in business shown which in accord with the most optimistic forecasts. AL most without exception reports from the leading cen- ters show cumulative evidences of progress Practical ly taking the country whole. the lumber trade aone-the leading manufacturing industry of the State Of Washington Go show signs Of depression Locally conditions are, however brighter than they have been for a long time So marked is Che for the better in the lumber trade that the members of the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association have decided to recommend advances in the prices of many staples.
 Elsewhere the developments in fall business are exceeding an expectations Expanding requirements the feature of the dry goods markets which are buoyant in response to the rapid rise in the price of cotton. assuring prosperity to the Southern agricultural districts somewhat akin Go the prosperity of the agri- cultural States which produce breadstuis
 Pressure upon the steel mills continues acute and producers are concerned chiefly at the present time with the problem Of making deliveries. the railroads are commencing to face congestion and rushing ders for equipment. The country is enjoying a veritable industrial boom in the direction noted.
 A recent bulletin of the Department of Labor shows that in seventy of nuetythree trades in this coun try there has been steady and uniform gain in in opportunities for employment and. to less extent, in shortening the hours of labor
 Operations on Wall Street are approaching boom magnitude On saturday transactions totaed 16l0O00 shares and came near breaking all records for years Deals of million shares day considered mark ing era Of prosperity under normal conditions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-18
THE PRESIDENTS CHOICE
(Whitehorso Star)

(Whitehorso Star)
 A great many people throughout the country appear to think President Woodrow Wilson should have first consulted them before arranging matrimonial alliance We have doubt but that the President gave this the same deliberate. mature and weighty thought that he has given many other Important matters during the past few months and is not for say that he has made any very garing mistakes President Wilson bereft of good wife and that he is to secure another he is Go be congratulated rather than otherwise The majority Of people are willing to risk the Presidents Judgment in the matter of selecting wife they are in deciding other weghty questions Anyhow it Is his own business. He may preside the destnies of a great Nation. but his wife don't have to fry "hots for the same Nation. Not at an.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-18

No man has real right to Che "ex tras' until every man who is an hon est worker has been insured the ne cessities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-18

history or Alaska or N 5 rSknB great deal upon the assumption that its readers are ignorant Otherwise would never had the hardhood advance the follow ing:
 Those advocating State rights have no poi
 tical axes to grind. Their issues are clearcut.
 They believe that Alaskans can govern them
 selves ani handle their own affairs. The reac-
 tonary attempts to muddy the stream and con-
 fuse issues by continually harping the same
 string Of 8 full Territorial form of govern ment" fools no one. least Of all the representa-
 tive Aiaskans who are not seeking or looking
 for office from the present administration or any future administration The same bacicac-
 tiou. back firing arguments were advanced
 against getting any measure of home rule for
 Alaska. but the present Delegate in Congress
 secured lt despite the opposition of the inter.
 ests' the same as he will secure. with the help
 of the people and progressive representatives
 of the States who understand the Alaska Ques
 ton. complete Statehood it means hard fight
 inr and the people may have Go re-elect him
 few times more. but the Delegate is able to
 take care of himself in little scrap two.
 Alaska win march forward to Statehood just as
 surely a5 the sun sets In the west despite the
 work Of the reactonary. political, hdebound
 party organs
 The fact is that those who are now urging Full Territorial form of government" for Alaska the same people who began the fight for sefgoyernment in AL asa In 1899 eight years before Judge wickersham who had been strong opponent Of setgovenment announc- ed in FourthofJuy speech that he had changed his mind-an announcement of position which he later repudiated and has never quite reached in all Of his checkered Alaskan career
 It was in October 1899 that the skagway Alaskan, then under the editorial management that controls The Empire started campaign for Territorial gov ernment' in Alaska. With the establishment of the Ketchfan Journal by the late Gov swineiord and the Nome Nugget by Gov Strong. shortly after that time. the newspapers supporting sefgovernment for Alaska numbered three. These papers never wavered At times others with them and then against them. And it is a further fact that those who are now supporting tun Territorial form of government" for Alaska are the people who aided Delegate wickersham to secure the passage of his limited organic act the first step" the march toward full seltgovernment while those who opposed sefgovernment Of any kind shouted for immediate statehood"
 The progressive people of Alaska who want self government for the Territory ask that the next step in the progress toward Statehood and fun citizen