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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-11
Here Is Portable Wardrobe

Would you ever have thought it pos
sible to pack cabinet case into your
trunk when you went away on your
vacation? Well, that's exactly what
YOU can do, for some ingenious mind
has invented a wardrobe made Of
metal frames and figured chintZ, which
is collapsible.
There are two styles of cabinets.
One is provided with shelves made of
the cretonne and given a substantial
firmness by means of a wire frame
The cabinet is a little more than six
feet high and contains four shelves,
Between the shelves and the sides
of the cabinet little pockets with flaps
are attached. On the shelves one can
keep hat boxes. trinket boxes, and
one could even lay ones shirtwaists
away on one shelf.
The other cabinet is entirely with
out shelves. Across the top. through
the center. Il metal rod is run. On this
rod coat hangers can be suspended.
Ones frocks coats and skirts can he
hung neatly and kept free from dust.
For the front section or the cabinet can
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CHAPTER Discontinued.

"Oh, forgive me-" she answered 81
didn't realize! The path has made it
look different. / guess. Forgive me-"
She spoke very low, and her voice
was grieving. Did it mean SO much
to her? sudden pang went through
my heart-and then sudden hot wave
of joy-and then sudden doubts was
silent. SO was the thrush. Presently
! touched her hand again. gently.
Come" said |, I'VE have scared
him with our chopping He will come
back, though, and then we will walk
down the clean path, making no noise
and hear him sing"
Mice path" she said, ''to come out
of your door, through your orchard.
and wander up a path by brook
through your own pines Oh fortunate
mortalw
"And find Diana wading in a pool
/ added.
Again she shot an odd, questioning
look at me. and shook her head. Then
she ran into the south room and put
the books back on the shelves.
(Which one did you read, Marius or
Alice?" | asked
Neither" she smiled. as l locked the
house behind rE
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Hints for Beauty Seekers

To remove perSpiration Odor, fire.
quently battle, using a lotion made of
one dram alum and one pint water, or
one pint of water and two heaping tea
SpOonfuiS bicarbonate of soda. A
powder paste of one ounce alum, two
ounces Orris root, and two ounces pow
dered rice will also help to check eX-
ceSSlye perSpiratiOn. The too lavish
use of perfumery of any kind should
be avoided, as it shows lack of taste.
Every woman desires to have nice
head of hair. How to preserve it, if
you have it, and how to secure it if
you haven't it, is a veXing problem to
many, but the only way to solve it is
to go to the root of the matter. This
root is good health, says a writer in
Farm and Home, which means proper
food, exercise, sanitation, ventilation
and an optimistic mind which refuses
to worry. Do all in your power to
and the battle is more than half won
If the teeth and mouth are always
kept clean, there would be fewer COM
plants about decayed teeth and tooth
ache. Clean the mouth after each
meal, rinSing with water to which has
been added little alum, salt or bicar-
Donate of soda, tincture of myrrh or
listerine, peroxide of hydrogen-any-
thing that is cleansing or antiseptic
Use the toothbrush up and down,
across on the inside as we'll as the
outside of teeth.
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Treatment for Oily Skin

Powder is often an unsatisfactory
way out of the difficulties of an oily
skin. Powder will never cover the dis
agreeable traces of perSpiratiOn on the
face or excessive oil secretionS. Pow
derS are excellent for ordinary pur-
poses, being to great degree alb
SOrbent. But when there is any special
inclination to oiliness on the face other
measures must be taken. Proper To-
tons should be applied. Among the
best is one made of bOracic acid and
rose water and another of the same in
gradients with distilled witch-hazel
added. The following recipe is for eX-
IRENE cases: First thoroughly wash
the skin with pure soap and warm
water; then apply this lotion: Sulphate
of zinc, half dram; fannie acid, half
dram; powdered alum, half dram wa
ter, eight ounces. Then dust the face
with this powder: Salicylic acid, 20
grains; boracic acid, one ounce. Do
not use oils or coldcreamS on the face,
but do not be afraid of generous appli-
cations of pure toilet waters and
colOgneS. Abstain from highly Spiced
and oily foods; also candy and rich
SWeetmeatS.
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began to leave mud tracks all over the
freshly-painted floor, so that we had to
grab him up and wipe his paws with
rag. Peter held him while | wiped.
and we fell to laughing, and forgot
Montana.
you'll have to get rubbers for him."
said l.
The idea amused Peter tremendous
ly. Gee, rubbers on a dogv' he cried.
"Buster'd eat 'em off in two seconds.
Say, where's Buster gOin' to sleep?"
We had to turn aside on our way
downstairs for more furniture to make
Buster a bed in a box full of excelsior
in the shed. We put him in it, and
went back to the porch. Buster fol-
lowed us. We took him back, and
put him in the box once more. He
whacked the sides with his tail, as if
he enjoyed the game-and jumped out
as soon as we turned away.
Gee, he's too wide awake now"
said Peter
So we fell over Buster for the rest of
he morning. | never saw a dog be-
fore nor since who could SO success
fully get under your feet as Buster.
When | scolded him, he undulated his
silly yellow body, sprang upon his hind
legs, and licked my hands. If l tried
to kick him. he regarded it as game,
and bit my shoe lace. Peters shoe
laces, l noted. were in shreds. But
Buster disappeared after a time, and
Peter and | got the china and kitchen
ware all in, and Mrs. Pillig had it
washed and in the cupboards before
he reappeared. He came down the
front stairs with one of my bath slip
pers in his mouth. and, with a pro-
foundry proud undulation of tail and
body, laid it at my feet for me to
throw, barking loudly. We all laughed
but 1 took the slipper and beat him
with it. while Peter appeared on the
verge of tears.
mo, Buster" | cried. ''You keep
out of doors. Peter, put him out"
Peter resentfully deposited the pup
on the porch, and took my slipper back
upstairs. Meanwhile, Buster, after look
ing wistfully through the screen door
a second, pushed it open with his nose
and paw and re-entered, Immediately
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made of it are for the afternoon in
stead of the evening and are given an
air of solidity by the lavish applica-
ton of colored ribbon.
One gown of white tulle has six
panels outlined by old rose ribbon
reaching from bust to knees, passing
under a folded belt of the tulle.
1t is evident that the American
dressmakers are determined to use up
all the ribbon that the mills can sup
ply during the summer. Whether it is
d fashion or an economic measure, no
one knows, but the result is the same.
The picot-edged silk ribbon probably
leads all the others; it not only trims
gowns, but hats and underlinen
Copyright 1916 by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
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bleSpOOnful of shortening, cupful of
milk, half teaspoonful of salt, and
one and half cupfuls of flour, sifted,
with two teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der, beat again and fold in the we'll
beaten whites of the eggs and bake in
three piepans. The mixture should
not be more than half an inch thick
in each. AS soon as they are baked,
butter and pile them one on top of
the other and send to the table piping
hot.
Horseradish Sauce.-Take a cupful
of freshly grated horseradish, one
teaspoonful of salt, a half teaspoonful
of sugar, a dash of cayenne, two ia
blespoonfuls of lemon juice; mix well
and just before serving add a half
cupful of whipped cream.
Popovers.-Beat two eggs without
separating, add a cupful of milk, and
then add this slowly to a cupful of
-four mixed with a teaspoonful of salt
Grease very hot gem pans and bake 40
minutes in hot oven.
Corn Bread.-Beat two eggs very
lSnCy aQQ d tables pOOnIul OF sugar,
teaspoonful of salt, cupful of flour,
sifted with two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder, cupful and half of sour
milk, two tablespoonfuls of softened
butter and half teaspoonful of soda
dissolved in the milk. Bake in a well
creased dripping pan.
Dumplings.-Take a cupful of milk,
add one egg, little salt and -four,
enough to make a stiff mixture; add
ing two teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der. Drop from spoon and cook
eight minutes without removing the
cover If teaspoon is used for drop
ping, eight minutes is sufficient time
for cooking.
Raisin Pie.-Grate the rind and chop
the pulp of lemon, add a cupful of
raisins, pinch of salt, a half cupful
of molasses, tablespoonful of butter
Boil together one cupful Of sugar
(brown) half cupful of -four and two
cUpfuls of water five minutes; add the
other ingredients and bake in two
cruStS
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CAUSED EMPEROR TO WEEP
"This Is the Regiment, Sire" Replied
Leader of Remnant of Brave
Regiment.

German travellers are relating the
following story, which is going the
rounds of the German empire. EN-
perOr William recently expressed the
desire to inspect a regiment which had
particularly distinguished itself at
Verdun, and ordered it to be drawn up
outside his headquarters in the neigh
bOrhood of the French fortress on the
following morning. The same day the
regiment participated in another furi-
Gus encounter, which wrought terrible
havoc In it's ranks, and when next
morning the kaiser stepped forward to
inspect the regiment he only found a
small band of 30 haggard soldiers sa-
luting him.
"But where is the regiment?" de-
handed the emperor, in surprise, with
out for the moment realizing the posi-
ton.
'"This is the regiment, SIRE" the com
handing officer replied.
At this the emperor broke down and
wept like a child, and the inspection
Of the regiment was postponed.
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new FANCY LIKED
OF SILK SACOUE
WITH RUFFLED LACE SKIRT.
First Introduced for Young Girls Ii
Has Been Welcomed by Her Elders
White Lace lavishly Used
on Everything.

One of the fancieS that the dress
girl this summer is a combination of
a silk sacque with a rufl1e lace skirt.
The idea has been taken up by older
women with success. The combina-
ton is an admirable one for the wom-
an who wants a practical gown for a
compromise between ball gown and
an afternoon card party frock
The sacque is made of taffeta, usual
ly in an eighteenth century color it's
edge outlined with nineteenth century
ruching 1t is slightly low in the neck
and usually belted, with piece of it
self fastened with a bunch of pink
roses in front.
The skirt is of that new kind of
lace that is quite popular this season ;
there is a net foundation with a wide,
sprawling lace design worked over part
of the surface.
These skirts are made of one deep
Spanish flounce or a series of graded
ruffles, placed at infrequent intervals
Lace skirts aplenty are being advised
by the dreSSmakerS for women who
are looking for something newer than
chiffon and not as thick as wolfe.
This movement has brought in
gowns of black lace-the kind women
wore a quarter of century ago. They
are made of Chantilly, of Callot lace
and of the large, figured silk, Spanish
lace. The latter is especially attrac-
tive, as it comes in touch with a num-
Der of Spanish fashions which we have
Incorporated. The foundation is of
net or thin chiffOn-nOt of silk or
satin, as in other days; therefore, it
is available for our hot summers.
Whitelace is lavishly used for all
kinds of frOcks for the young girl this
summer. She even wears it in the
morning, in the form of a Cheruit
shirtwaist, which drops over a skirt
of white serge, belted in with two-inch
ribbon of white taffeta, with picot
edge.
There is a durable variety of white
tulle, which the smart dreSSmakers adj
wise for young girls. The new frocks
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Sz|6he DL Of n
So N1y VI ERE{ !; |
SsssaafH4 ~ 81;
Waller PRICHAPD EATON
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never to be busted, never to be
touched"
She looked at me second with Der
worried eyes wide open, and then d
smile came over her wan. thin face.
Il guess you be Mt so terrible as you
sound" she said But 1 won't touch
it. Anything else I'm not to touch?'
Yes | answered. The ashes in
those two fireplaces The ashes there
are never to be taken out, no matter if
they are piled foot thick, and spill
all over the floor. a noble pile of
ashes is a rooms best recommendation.
Those are the only two orders l have
In all else. I'm at your mercy. But
on those two points you are at mine
and | have nOner'
We'll. reckon III wash the kitchen
windows" said Mrs. Pillig
| was saving up a few sticks from
the orchard when the express man
drove up with the beds, the crockery
and so on. | called son Peter, who re-
sponded with Buster at his heels.
Peter" said l, you and I'll now set
up the beds. You ought to be in school,
though, by the way. Why aren't you?"
He'd ter bring nav over here" said
Peter.
That's too bad Aren't you sorry 2"
Peter grinned at me and slowly
winked. was very stern "Neverthe-
less, you'll have a lesson" I said. you
shall tell me the capitals of all the
states while we set up your bed"
Peter and | carried the beds, springs
and mattresses upstairs and suddenly
Buster aDDeared uDOn the Scene. He
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HAPPENS WHILE YOU SLEEP
Millions of Meteoric Stones Are Con-
stantly Falling on the Earth
Through Space.

Do you ever think about what is
happening in the air while you are
perhaps. asleep?
The armor of atmosphere around the
earth offers a splendid resistance to
some of the falling pieces" which
might annihilate large portion of the
country at a single stroke
Meteoric stones are constantly fall
ing, flying through space with amaz-
ing velocity. and every Commandments
hours about 400,000,00s Of these-stone
or iron-strike the atmosphere of our.
globe. Rushing fragments fill the air.
Only thin stratus separates US from
every possible annihilation,
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order. If not, do so, for the sake OF
the comfort of your family. If the
things have real value shut them
will be all the more appreciated when
brought out again.
Emerson says, "a lady is serene"
doctors tell us that hurry like worry
is death to good looks and an enemy
to health as well. The people who
accomplish the most in the world are
those who plan their work well and
serenely accomplish it. Did you ever
time yourself on a certain piece of
work; for example the making and
frying of a rule Of doughnuts? If so
you will know the time needed and
will know what to plan for. OF
course, there are always the une&'
pected Interruptions which we can
not plan on, but it is wise TO know
the length of time it takes to do GER
tain pieces of work. If mistresses
had better understanding Of these
things there would be more peace and
harmony in the household. A maid
way should not be asked to prepare
a dinner for invited guests. 1t is such
inconsiderate women who are helping
to keep the servant problem still I'M
solved, and are always looking for
servant. If one is possessed with the
precious power of concentration, use
an alarm clock and set it at the time
that the dinner is to be started or the
bread put into or taken out of the
oven. 1t takes but an instant to pro-
vide this security and it so relieves
the mind that the whole attention
may be put upon what ever work is
at hand.
Tapioca baked with sour apples and
served with sugar and cream is an
other simple and wholesome dessert
When we learn to keep our sense
of proportion, and know that, how
ever, desirable it may be to have the
washing out early, sweet temper,
calm and quiet mind are much more
to be desired and vastly more appre-
ciated by the home folks.
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N4A 1n~tm eeQ
Subway DEVELOPMENT

The first ''subways" were cuts for
pipes and wires, large enough for a
man to walk in, and supplied with in
spection openings. These were in
stalled in Paris by Napoleon Ill The
Chicago street traffic subWays were
first built in 1861. But in our gen
eral modern acceptance of the word,
the first ''subways' were those of the
deep underground steam railway of
London, built in 1886. The first real
subway" in the United States was that
in Boston, 1897.
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be closed and kept so by means of
snap fasteners.
Odd-looking pockets are attached 90
the corners of the cabinet. These are
intended to hold sachet if one wishes
to fill the cabinet with ones favorite
scent,
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CHAPTER K.
Advent of the PiIIics,

The next day it was raining. / set
off alone to make ready for the arrival
of the Pilligs | was standing on my
kitchen porch talking to Mike when
they arrived II was a memorable mo-
ment | heard the sound Of wheels,
and looked up. A wagon was ap-
preaching, driven by an old man. Be
side him, beneath cotton umbrella,
sat thin woman in black. with gray
hair and worried look. Behind them,
on a battered trunk. sat Peter, who
was not thin, who wore no worried
look, and who chewed gum. Beneath
the wagon, invisible at first, trotted a
mud-bespattered yellow pup. The wag-
on stopped.
Good morning, Mr.. Upton" said
Mrs. Pillig. This is me and Peter"
where's Buster?' said Peter
At the word Buster, the yellow pup
emerged from beneath the cart, wag-
ging the longest tail, in proportion TO
the dog. ever seen on a canine. 1t
would be more correct to say that the
tail wagged him, for with every ex-
cited motion his whole body was I'M
dulated to the ears, to counter-balance
that tail.
| went out and aided Mrs. Pillig to
alight, and then Mike and l lifted the
trunk to the porch. | looked at the
dog which had also joined US on the
porch. where he was leaving muddy
paw marks.
do l understand that Buster is also
an ARRIVAL" said l.
''Oh dear me. Mr. Upton, you must
excuse me-" Mrs. Pillig cried anxious
ly. Mrs. John Bankers boy Leslie
gave Buster TO Peter month ago, and
of course | sent him right back, but
he wouldn't stay back, and yesterday
we took him away again, and this
morning he just suddenly appeared be-
hind the wagon, and | told Peter he
couldn't come. and Peter cried, and
Buster wouldn't so back, and I'll make
Peter take him away just as soon as
the rain stops"
well, l hadn't bargained on Buster.
that's fact" said l. l didn't like
dogs; most people don't who've never
had one But he was such a forlOrnly
muddy mongrel pup. and so eloquent
of tail, that ! spoke his name on an
impulse, and put out my hand. The
great tail wagged him to the ears, and
with the friendlieSt of undulations he
was all at once close to me, with his
nose in my palm. Then he suddenly
sat up on his hind legs, dangled his
front paws, looked me square in the
eyes, and barked.
That was too much for me. Peter"
Said |, you may keep Buster"
"Golly, I'd "a had a hard time not
to, said that young person, immedi-
ately making for the barn, with Buster
at his heels.
Mrs. Pillig and l went inside. While
she was inspecting the kitchen, Mike
and l carried her trunk up the back
stairs.
Il hope your bed comes today" said
/, returning. You see. the house is
largely furnished from my two rooms
at college, and there was hardly
enough to go around"
Mrs. Pillig looked into the south
room. Did you have all them books
Ia your two rooms at college?" she
asked.
| nodded.
They must "a been pretty bic
rooms,'' she said. Books is awful
things to keep busted
(Which reminds me- l smiled. lead
Ing her over to my desk. at which I
pointed impressively. Woman said
(, il sepulchral tones, that desk is
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Pretty Revival

Shirred castings of net and tulle are
being used a great deal on dresses of
Or2andie and other thin StuffS
Through these castings are drawn rib
bons of bright colOrs. On the skirts
around the waists and outlining the
neck they make effective decoration
especially when they are Of graduated
widths
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Saved Room.

Merchandise you post my letter
as | told you, John?
John-4es, sir; but had it weighed
first, and, as it was double weight T
put another stamp on it.
Merchant-That's right. Only hope
you didn't put the extra stamp on so
that it would obliterate the address.
John-lndeed, l didn't, sir. | lust
stuck it on top of the other stamp SO
as to save room.
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Back Button Gloves

There seems 40 reason why gloves
should be buttoned on the inside and
quite reasonable that they should be
on the back where there is no wear
Yet the back-buttoned gloves recently
Offered for sale had very odd appear
ance not altogether pleasant.
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The Pontine Finish

Silk and wool jersey, cotton fabrics
and wooden stuff can now be subjected
to a treatment which rubberizes it,
and suits are being made of this re-
versible material. A wool jersey
suit seen recently was faced with rub
either side out.
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Faith may move mountains, but 1t
requires work to tunnel them.
CARE FOR YOUR HAIR
Frequent Shampoos With Cutcura
Soap Will Help You. Trial Free.

Precede shampoo by touches Of Gu
ticura Ointment if needed to spots
of dandruff, itching and irritation of
the scalp. Nothing better for the COM
plexion, hair, hands or skin than
these super-creamy emollients. Also
as preparations for the toiler.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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SYNOPSIS.

grow tired Of my work as college
instructor and buy a New England farm
On slght. ! inspect my farm and go TO
ooard at Bert Temples. Bert helps me to
niTe carpenter and a farmer. Hard
11oer, the carpenter, estimates the repairs
ana changes necessary on the house. Mike
commences blowing. ] start to prUne the
orchard tree. Hard cider builds book
cases around the twin fireplaces. Mrs.
Temple hires Mrs. Pillig for me as
housekeeper. and announces the coming
or new boarder from New York, half
SICK young woman who needs the country
air. / discover that Stella Goodwin VIII
maze delightful companion and believe
she ought not to return. to the hot and
dusty city for q long time. / squeeze her
hand slyly. Together we dedicate Twin
Flres." surprise her wadiug in the
brook and enjoy a delightful drill.
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CTO BE CONTINUED

Some of them are only as big as
a pen nib, others-like the great Chu-
paderos meteorite-weigh ten tons.
accompanied by a dazzling glare of
light. Meteors sometimes descend in
showers, sometimes they come singly.
A beautiful display of meteors oc,
Cured in Great Britain in 1866.
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which we enjoy, there
are none, no matter how
tasty that quite take the
place Of the things we
knew and liked in child
hood.
Sally Lunn.-Separate
the yolks from the
whites of two eggs, beat
the yolks, add a table
spoonful O. sugar, a ia