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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
His Bid.

Between the blonde young woman
on the other side of the car and her
stout neighhor next to the left there
interviewed space perhaps four
inches in width. Clinging to the
strap just in front of the blonde wom-
an was cheerful individual whose
uncertain footing was, it seemed, not
wholly due to the jolting and jerking
of the common carrier Presently he
fastened an ingratiating smile upon
the young woman.
Madam" murmured he, ''if you'd
femme sit down in that place there
by you ibid vote for woman suf-
frage" New York Evening Post.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
UneXpected Chicken.

A stranger, arriving in a small town,
hailed a passing resident and in
CURED:
Can you direct me to a place
where they take boarders?"
''Hemmandhaws keeps en-" the
man replied.
is that a pretty good placer"
Fair to middlin'.'
Have chicken very often for din
ner?"
"Reg'lar and unexpected"
What do you mean by regular and
unexpected9"
They have chicken regular every
Sunday"
Il see"
And they also have 1t when an
automobile Unexpectedly kills one in
the road. Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
All His Fault,

One witness in recent police
court case was an old Irish woman.
Immediately the prisoners lawyer
asked her a question she began talk
ing, and talked and talked and talked.
Stop! Stop" ordered the magis-
trate, hammering on his desk.
But the old woman still talked on.
Here, you in the witness box, do
be quiet!" Numbered the magistrate
again. ooh, do stop for minute!"
And the old woman still went on.
Then the magistrate turned angrily
on the lawyer.
Look here, Mr. M" he shouted,
you started her-now stop her!"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Rich Loot.

Brown was happily rambling
through the land of dreams one night
when he suddenly awakened to find
the long barrel of pistol unpleasantly
close to his face.
Utter one word" cried a strong
voice back Of the formidable gun, land
you are dead man."
I'm not saying one word" was the
meek rejoinder of the submissive
Brown.
What 1 want" continued the bur-
glar, without lowering the pistol, lis
every single valuable that you have in
the house, and / want them quickly"
All right, old man." promptly re-
piled Brown, digging up a slip Of paper
and handing it to the burglar. Here
is the combination to the refrigerator"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Hint Did Its Work.

When the young British officer, or
dered to the front, called on his tailor
to get a fresh outfit, the tailor could
tied account
But he felt nervous about broaching
the subject.
II see the enemy" said the young
officer, has had a check"
Lucky enemy" said the tailor
wistfully.
The young officer looked puzzled for
a moment and then took the gentle
hint Next day the bill was settled.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
One Good One.

Patience-What do you think of
that new young man boarder?
: Patrice-Oh, / think he's all right.
Got good eyes, hasn't he?"
We'll, he's got one good eye"
"One good eye?"
Eyes, one seems good; but he was
winking at me with the other during
the entire meal"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Of Ear More Importance.

Pat and a friend were reading an
account of a shipwreck, in which they
were greatly interested.
Pat" said his friend, ''in case of a
shipwreck, presence of mind is worth
everything else"
"Prisince of moind, We say" replied
Pat earnestly. Faith, and / don't
agree wild We. In tonne of shipwreck
absince of body is of far more impor-
lance than prisince of moind. Ma
tional Monthly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Perfect Example.

THE paper speaks of certain argu-
phrased," said the young student
What would be a good example of
that?''
my son." returned the father, "can
it be that you have never lent ear to
your mothers able representations on
the periodical occasions when l return
home on pay day."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Times Chances.

You know when / was living here
some years ago." remarked the man
who had just dropped in, you had
little boy about six years old who
you thought the brightest boy in the
world"
YES, l remember" was the reply;
"but he's been through college since
then"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Force of Habit.

"I'll bet that judge used to be a
street car conductor" said the bride
groom as they came out of the office
of the justice of the peace.
What makes you think SOP" asked
the bride.
When / handed him his fee for
marrying us, he asked me if l wanted
a transfer"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Great Schhme

Lawson-How do the Bjenkses man.
age to go away for three months every
summer?
DaWson-Why, haven't you noticedf1
They give up the old fiat in the spring
and take new one in the fall.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Well Earned,

How did you happen to get that
medal you're wearing?"
Il got it for saving an umpire's life.
| had a pep bottle in my hand when
he called Sweeney out sliding to the
home plate with what should have
been the winning run, and l didn't
throw it"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

Have ordered Aliens Foot-Ease. the antsepoo
powder, for use among the convalescent troops.
Shaken into the shoes dissolved in the foot
bath, Aliens Foot-Ease gives refreshing rest and.
comfort and prevents the feet getting tired OF
foot sore: Try it TO-DAY. Don't accept any sab-
stitute. Sold Everywhere, Csc For FREE SAM
pie. address. Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.-Ady.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
The Way of Ii.

Are Bell and Barbara blood rela-
tions?"
"Oh, no. 1t Is purely platonic crouch
they have for each otheri''-Puck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
T Talented.

Wasn't your wife something of an
elocutionist before she married your"
asked the man who had just returned
from an extended stay abroad.
She is yet" answered the other
sadly, thinking of her oratorical efforts
on the occasions when he had come
home late from the club.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
GOOD COFFEE

If you want a good, rich coffee buy
Godfrey's
Cold Buckle Nothing Better
Silver Buckle IT'S Fine
Broadway IT'S Good
The best for the money. For sale by
all frst-class Grocers. e. r. Godfrey
g. Sons Co.. Milwaukee, Wis., Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Lawyers Admission.

First Lawyer-Hows business?
Second Lawyer-Oh, very bad.
mo clients in town."
Not a one"
Where are they?"
Most of them are in Jail jus
now"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Vocal Carpenters.

Hazel-What is that scraping noisss
out front?
Dawn-Must be the chorus girls al
ing off the stage.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

Slots cut part way through the
blade facilitate the work of a new hoe
for mixing mortar and cement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Some Plans

Made any plans for the summer"
yes; I'm going somewhere with tina
wife"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

Many man has sense enough to
get a good wife, but hasn't sense
enough to know 1t.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Drink DenIson's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

The indications are that Europe, at
least, will have an old-fashioned
Fourth of July
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

Sugar beets can be successfully
grown in Ireland.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
No Change.

WAS she self-possessed when you
proposed?"
YES; and-er-she still is!"-An-
swerS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

Some men would have no excuse
for living if their wives didn't take
in boarders.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
Cacophonous Item.

"She sings like bird"
Eyes. necessarily. "-Philadelphia
Public Ledger.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
it

If you would have your money
reach those who are needy, buy poetry
with it
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

The identity of the favorite son is
established nearly every time a will
is offered for probate.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

are always considered legitimate prey
by those who wish to use them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

Russia wants automobiles, motor
trucks and motorcycles.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

AS the sun is to the moon so ia
the natural blonde to the peroxide.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

Easy going men often go the wrong
way.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13

A really busy man never knows how
much he weighs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-07-13
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNlMSQlOOL
LESSON
tBy E. o. SELLERS, Acting Director of
Sunday school Course, The Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago)
LESSON FOR JULY 18
SOLOMON CHOOSES WISDOM.

LESSON TEXT Kings 3:4-I5
GOLDEN TEXT-The fear of Jehovah
Is the beginning of wisdom Prov. $40
r. V.
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
PASTOR WITHOUT license
TO Gun DODGES SHERIFF

Some members of the Wilmington
Preachers Association today are en-
joying a joke on one of their number.
One day last week he went down to
Cecil county to gun for rabbits. There
we're three in the party and none of
them had a cunning license. Three
Philadelphians were cunning on a
neighboring' farm when a man notified
them that the sheriff of Cecil county
was coming to the farm. The trio
rushed TO the house and then went to
the outbuildings One started to
clean out the horse stable. the second
secured a pail and began milking a
COW. while the third started inspect
ing grain bags. The sheriff inquired
for the three Philadelphians but was
informed that they had not been seen.
The sheriff and his deputy an
nounced their intention of remaining
until the men came rOr their auto. He
also said he was after the preacher
and his two companions on the ad-
joining farm. One of the Philadel-
phians went to the house and tele-
phoned TO the neighboring farm.
My gracious" said the preacher,
1T will never do for a minister of the
gospel TO be caught without a license.
Let us beat it," They beat it to Md
dletown and caught an evening train.
In the meantime the Philadelphians
got an automobile from another farm
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
CHRIST'S TRIAL UNDER
ancient LAW ILLEGAL
Congressman Chandler Dis
cuSSeS Historic Action in
Grace NJ. E. Church
SAYS THE COURT
SAT ON FRIDAY

Christ's trial under Jewish and Ro-
man law as viewed from a purely le-
gal standpoint was explained by Con-
gressman Walter M. Chandler, a New
York attorney. last night in Grace NJ.
Il. Church. Underlying all the injus-
tice of the trial of the Saviour, the
speaker saic. there was the extreme
unfriendliness and prejudice of the
court which was in itself one Of the
biggest violations OF Jewish law. The
court, according to the law of that
period. should have been kindly dis
posed toward the defendant
AS further evidence of the desire of
the court to use the steam roller
method of netting out Justice. Con
gressman Chandler pointed out that
the trial took place on Sunday; dur
ing the Passover and at night, all vio-
lations of the laws existing at that
time.
Another Jewish law was violated
when the court sent out for witnesses
and also when the witnesses did not
agree on whether Christ had said, Il
can destroy or Il will destroy" the
point being in dispute which was the
word used. According to the Jewish
law a prisoner should have been dis
charged because of the discrepancies
in the testimony.
The judges we're unanimous in their
verdict which. according to Jewish
law indicated a conspiracy and was
sufficient warrant for the discharge Of
tho prisoner. The chief priest illegally
called upon Christ to testify against
himself when he asked If he we're
truly the son Of God. He also had no
right to be the first priest TO question
the defendant, IL being the law that
the junior priest should dc that fol-
lowed by the others in the order Of
their rank.
So far as the Roman law was con-
cerned Christ was innocent, but Pr
late. being a weak politician, did not
have the strength OF character to de-
mand the Saviour's release, even after
he was forced to admit that there
was nothing against Him.
Mr.. Chandler will speak in the
church again tonight
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
CITY AUDITOR AGAIN
DISAPPROVES bills
Will Not Pay for Supplies
Used by Schools Last
Fiscal Year
STANDS ON THE CITY
SOLICITORS OPINION

William p White. city auditor, this
morning refused TO approve bills Of
the Board OF Public Education
amounting to $2O,597.32 for supplies
furnished the school board prior to
July l, 1915. the last day of the
boards fiscal year. This action was
based on the opinion Of City Solicitor
Daniel o. Hastings. who sustained
City Auditor Whites refusal to ap-
prove several small bills for supplies
furnished the school board last year.
In his opinion Mr.. Hastings stated
that all expenses OF the school board
should be paid out of the yearly ap-
preparation during the year the bills
were contracted.
The bills which were sent to Mr..
White today were ordered paid by the
Board of Education at the meeting
several weeks ago. They included
bills from the Diamond Ice and Coal
Company. E. S. r. Butler and Son
Consumers Ice and Coal Company. All
we're for supplies furnished the school
board last year.
AAhAAa ~ 1uinlAtt secretary Oh InH
School Board. presented the checks
for the various amounts to Mr.. White
this morning. Mr.. White went over
the vouchers but as they were for sup.
plies furnished prior to July /, when
the fiscal year commenced, Mr.. White
sent them back to the School Board
without his approval
The vouchers we're accompanied by
a letter 10 the board from Mr.. White.
in which it is set forth that as City
Solicitor Hastings had given an opin-
ion relative to paying for supplies
for one year out of another years
appropriation, the vouchers were not
approved.
Just what action the Board of Edu-
cation will now take in the matter
was not announced. The two bills
which Mr.. White refused to approve
several weeks ago. amounting to more
than $500, are understood not to have
been paid. These, with those return
ed today make about S21 900 in bills
unpaid by the school board for sup
plies furnished prior to the beginning
OF the present year.
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
ASKS HELP FOR THE
suffering armenian
Methodist Clergymen Hear
Appeal from Former
Native of Country
WOULD ORGANIZE
CITY RELIEF BOARD

w. II. Yorganjian. the only Armen-
ian resident of Wilmington, is en-
deayoring to organize a relief move
ment for the suffering Armenians
similar to that formed for the Bel
gians last year, and delivered an adj
dress in the interest of the movement
before the Methodist Episcopal
Preachers Association in Grace M. e.
Church this morning. Mr.. Yorganiian
has been a resident of the United
States for Is years and is a graduate
of Brown University. Since COM
ing TO Wilmington, five years ago, he
has been employed as a chemist by
the Joseph Bancroft and Sons Com
pany.
Mr.. Yorganiian said that the Ar
menians are the only Christians i'm
Turkey About 500 years ago they
were independent but the Turks had
conquered them.
He continued: THE Armenians are
called the Yankees of the east and
the Swiss of Asia They are the most
civilized nation in Asia. except Japan.
The people arc the best educated in
Turkey They do not mingle with the
Turks. They are the most industrious
nation in Turkey The Turks have be-
gun to realize that the Armenians
cannot be eXterminated by massacre
SO they have new policy to exter
inmate the Armenian race in more
systematic manner. All able-bodied
young men ere taken away to fight
the Allies in the Turkish lines. Then
they begin to massacre the defense
less women, children and men
THE Armenians need help as soon
as possible. There is a bureau in New
York TO help the work and other cit
les are doing the same. I am trying to
start such a movement here"
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
SALISBURY TO keep
Hands OFF IS REPORT
Democrats Intimate That
Senator Will Not Try TO
Dictate Nomination
CAMPAIGN PLANS
UP IN CONFERENCE

More than a dozen Democrats, ac-
tive in their party's affairs. including
some men who were gotten Federal
positions by Senator willard Sauls-
bury. attended conference with the
Senator in his office on Saturday
afternoon. Two of those present were
from outside the city, all the others
being Wilmingtonians. Some of
those who attended the conference
were Former Congressman Franklin
Brockson and l.. Irving Handy. At
torney General Josiah O. Wolcott,
former Judge j. Frank Ball Police
Commissioners w. B. Megear, Post
master James J. English, Thomas H.
Bayard, United states Marshal Mar
tin II. FAIRY, James |. Ford, Harry
r. Graham. chairman of the Demo-
cratic county committee, Andrew
c. Gray. John Biggs and T. N. Stay
ton.
Plans for the Democratic campaign
next year we're talked over at the con-
ference. but all present were mum as
to details. Republican activity
throughout the State has impressed
the Democrats, and the latter already
are laying plans TO send a delegation
TO the National Convention that VIII
be for the denomination OF President
Wilson. Senator Salisbury Is looked
to by the Presidents friends TO send
a Wilson delegation to the National
Convention.
Among some of the Democrats to-
day Il was reported that Senator
Salisbury had decided to take no
hand In nominating Democratic can
didates for United States Senator,
Congressman, Governor and other
State officers in the coming campaign,
but will turn in to support the ticket
nominated by the convention. Some
Democrats intimated that Senator
Salisbury has-seen the handwriting on
the wall and rather than risk the
chance Of being defeated in trying
to put over his own slate Of candi-
dates will keep hands off the nomina-
tions. lt was reported in Democratic
circles today that Senator Salisbury
told OF his "hands-oft" policy at the
conference Saturday.
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
FINDS RELATIVE IN PRISON.

Bernard Greser. of No. l2S Haver-
near street, Brooklyn, came to VIII
mington Saturday night to search for
his cousin. Harry Heit, aged Il years
Of No. 249 South Ninth street Brook
lyn. from whom nothing had been
heard since October 2S. when he wrote
to his mother that he was working in
this city.
Greser appealed TO the police for
assistance in his search when he was
told that Heit and Harry Mcdonald
had each been held in $500 bail for
the Court of General Sessions on a
charge of larceny OF some goods from
the optical store Of Robert IT. Cub
berly. Greser engaged counsel to rep
resent his relatives when the trial
is called al the January term of the
upper court
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
MOOSE TO INITIATE BIG
CLASS: PLAN RECEPTION

Wilmington Lodge of Moose, which
has 200 members, initiated fourteen
candidates yesterday afternoon, and has
planned for a big week. More than fifty
persons applied for membership at yes
terday's meeting. and a special meeting
will be held on Sunday afternoon next
to initiate the large class.
On Wednesday a pig roast will be held
by the Moose, and large attendance of
members is expected.
On Friday evening Supreme Dictator
L. b. lIenning, of San Diego. California,
and Director General James 4. Davis,
of Pittsburgh. will visit Wilmington
Lodge. and a reception will be given i'm
their honor in Odd Fellows Hall The
Moose Band OF "a pieces, the Moose De-
tenders. 100 strong, and members of the
Moose generally will escort the visitors
from the station to the hall. Mayor
Price. members of Council and some
other State officers are expected to at
tend the reception. Sylvester d. Town
send. Jr., will preside, and a program Of
addresses and music will be given.
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
MAYOR PLEASED WITH
INDUSTRIAL EDITION

Mayor James F Price this morning
oppressed pleasure OF the Boost VIII
mington Supplement published by
TIE EVENING JOURNAL on Safur-
1ay In speaking Of the supplement.
the Mayor said Il express my
highest appreciation and that Of the
ritizepf IN general 10 THE EVEN
lHG JOURNAL for their Boost VIII
ninfion Supplement. published on
Haigr15y."
Mayor Price WAS elatod over the
HpDfsTspcf Of The article booming
fhI1 cIiy. sno be was OF the opinion
fbzf much good would come from the
etDpifmenf
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
S. c. DILLON GRANTED
DECREE OF DIVORCE

In Superior Court today Saunders G.
Dillon was granted divorce FROM his
wife, Mrs. Sipolia S. Dillon, and he also
was given the custody of the l4.ycar-
old son. Mr. Dillon sued ON statutory
grounds. The couple had been married
sixteen years. They separated in
March of last year. Mr. Dillon told OF
his wife entertaining certain friends at
their residence TO which he objected.
John r. Nields represented Mr.. Dillon
and j. Frank Ball was counsel for Mrs
Dillon Mr.. Ball said he had been un-
able 10 see his client for two weeks and
could offer no evidence.
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
THEY cor MUCH GAME.

Assistant City Solicitor John f.
Lynn has returned from a weeks
cunning trip, spent on Lingo's creek.
in Indian River hundred. In the
party were: Albert Whartenby. of
of this city. and Captain Edward Kill
len. John Boyd, William T. Tappen
and Bruce Tappen. all of Reho both
Beach. The trip was made in a
sloop. The party got los pieces Of
game forty-six being rabbits and the
remainder quail Today Mr.. Lynn pre-
sented quail to Judge Churchman.
Agent Frank Stout and FranL 3.
Newell. clerk of the City Court. and
other friends.
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
suNpAY surrRAcE MEETINe.

Under the auspices OF The Whining
ton Equal Suffrage Association. a
mass meeting will be held in the Ma
jestic Theatre on next Sunday after
noon at $50 o'clock. II will be ad-
dressed by Mrs Beatrice Forbes Rob
ertson Hale. one OF the foremost eX-
ponents Of womans suffrage In the
country and niece Of Sir Johnston
Forbes Robertson. tho noted actor.
Her subject will be; THE Awakening
/ CT Women"
The meeting will be presided over by
Or. Josephine NJ, r. White Delacour.
president OF the club. The meeting VIII
be open 10 the public.
Evening journal., 1915-11-22
kFRNE has coon EXCISE.

Arthur r. keenc Of Havre de Grace.
Md. was arrested at the F.. b. and w.
station on Saturday on a charge Of
carrying concealed a deadly weapon.
When arraigned in City Court today
keene said he had been working at
Pennsgrove as carpenter and that
his wife shipped his tools and nut a
revolver in the box with the tools. He
said that on Saturday he put the re-
yolver in his pocket TO take it home.
Ho was dismissed