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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
WHEN AND HOW TO PRUNE FRUIT TREES

summer than to allow it to grow and
cut it off in the winter. The wound
heals more rapidly; and when the
shoot is removed its energies go into
the irregularity when not looked after,
the top shoots taking large share of
the food, and running higher and high
er, and making tall, top-heayy tree.
Cut, the top off square, and take pains
that you leave the end bud on the out
side, to spread the tree as much as
possible.
When cutting off a limb make the
cutting surface as small as possible,
SO that it will heal quickly. Cut close
to a shoulder, and not leave stub
TO decay and run down the main
branch or trunk. Try and do all the
pruning possible with the pruning
knife, although sometimes it is neces-
sary that you use heavier tools. When
necessary to use a saw, select a fine
toOthed, rib-back saw. A pruning
chisel is dangerous to use on account
of it's breaking many limbs, and not
making smooth, clean cut.
Best Time to Prune.
The question of best time to prune
has never been settled to the satisfac-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Elaboration in Tea Gowns.

Like everything else, the tea gown,
once a trailing, diaphanous affair,
much befrilled and furbelowed, meant
for hours of ease, has had to yield to
the eXigencieS of the times, and has
been, pro tenn, shOrn of it's train and
other extraneouS decorations and en-
larged it's functions from tea time to
CORY of trainless garments and is
sometimes even ankle length in it's
ShOrtnesS. Also the little loose
coatee that has come to be almost in
separable from it is pursuing sue
cessful career.
A black and white tea gown of much
charm has fourreau of white bro
cade crepe de chine, over which is a
flowing oyerdress, which reaches only
to the knees, of black ninOn patterned
with silver, the bodice being draped
and pulled fully round the figure and
caught in front with a silver rose.
The sleeves are of white shadow lace.
Over all is worn long, graceful three
quarter length coat of filmy black lace,
edged with full frill which is caught
and festooned at regular intervals
with single silver roses.
Another beautiful one is in purple
satin, so simply made as hardly to
warrant description except for the
beauty Of its coloring. It's sole Orna-
ment consisted of q very wide high
belt, eXquisitely nodded to the figure,
of cerise brocade in which was q deli
cate tracery of gold, from which hung
two long ends weighted with heavy
gold tassels. The shoes to be worn
with it were of fuchsia color and gold
brocaded.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

debutante, and 1t is needless TO say
that it offers an excellent Christmas
gift suggestion.
Among the skating sets developed,
the four-piece affairs are the smartest
cap, muf, scarf and long bag for
holding the skates. Felt, velvet, broad
cloth, camels hair cloth, etc, are
used for the skating sets, and they are
interlined with bright contrasting col
or fabric and may be trimmed with
fur, embroidery or shirring.
The Paisley shawl vogue, which has
become a veritable fashion furore in
the past few weeks, is given frequent
expression through the medium Of one
of these three or four-piece sets:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

White broadcloth is used, and each
of the separate articles is trimmed
with many narrow bands of unspOt-
ted ermine Each has shell pink satin
lining, the hat brim being faced I'M
derneath in pink, and small French
bouquets of garden flowers used to
trim hat and muff and to conceal the
fastening of the narrow-fOlded scarf
which circles the neck and holds the
cape in place.
An interesting feature of the muff
is the slightly full sleeve of pink geor-
gette with narrow ermine cuff or edg
ing which finishes each end. This
sleeve may be pushed close to the
wrist and form merely a rather full
decorative puff, or it may be pushed
up over the arms to serve as an extra
protection.
A set Of this kind would make an
admirable gift for young bride or
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

ton of all good horticulturists; but in
my opinion it does not matter much
| if we only cut out small limbs, and
prune frequently.
AS soon as the leaves have fallen in
autumn is advised by many to be the
| best time to prune; however, some
cling to the opinion that the cold and
dry winds make the wounds slow to
heal, and there is danger of forming
diseased spot where the cut is made.
Some claim that when a large
branch is removed, it will heal faster
when removed in midsummer; but
there are some serious objections to
that rule. 1t is very busy time, the
foliage is heavy and hard to handle
and the removal Of q large portion
of tia sree Injuries the growth Of the
tree.
But, we have noticed one advantage
Of late winter or spring pruning Of
grape vines, and that is the fact that
deep SHOWS often break the canes that
have been left after pruning, worse
than when they are left attached to
the wood that is removed in the early
spring.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
And More ComInn-

The stern father had consented to
the engagement, and the young fellow
was wildly elated.
He loved fair Flossie for her good
ness, of course; but she was also the
daughter of a very wealthy father.
And his gratifed excitement showed
in his voice and face.
"Oh, well, Brown" said the old man,
as he thoughtfully eyed the cigar the
sutton offered him, you NEEDN'T be so
conceited about it! You're the seventh
young chap I've accepted as pros
pective son-in-law this year, and I'm
expecting two more to come along next
week."
"W-w-what! stammered Brown. Il
i don't understand what you mean !"
at means" said the elderly cynic,
amusement for my girl and free cigars
for mel"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
YOU MAY LOOK YOUNG
BY Keeping Your Complexion Young
With Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful,
as well as to keep the hair in live,
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Fashions and Fads.

Eggplant purple is beautiful shade.
Very pretty sports hats are of che
nile.
No hat is too small for its touch
of silver.
Wool jersey is being used for man
ties.
Velvet is worn for both, afternoon
and evening.
There are chic coats of fur, straight
in line and reaching a little below the
hips.
A striking frock has bodice Of
black velvet, and the skirt OF soft
striped material.
very appropriate frock for lit
tie girl in pigtails has decidedly
Chinese quality.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
GOOD FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

Children love Skinnsr's Macaroni
and Spaghetti because of it's delicious
taste. 1t is good for them and you
cap give them all they want. 1t is o
great builder of bone and muscle, and
does not make them nervous and irri-
table like meat. The most economical
and nutritious food known. Made from
the finest Durum wheat. Write Skin
ner Mfg. Co., Omaha, Nebr., for beau
tiful cook book. It is sent free TO
mothers.-Adv. a.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Crocheted Jacket.

two chains of four. Now make four
chains of pink or yellow, one single,
ETC.. all around. Next make row of
three doubles all around, alternating
in this way every other row for three
rows. The outside edge is finished
with chains of four, each fastened
with single. Each side is laced with
pink ribbon or yellow ribbon, thus
forming sleeves. Ribbon is also run
around neck.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
SET FOR SKATING
THREE-PIECE SUIT OF BROAD.
CLOTH AND ERMINE.
Strict Adherence to Fashion in Each
One of the Articles Shown-Ex-
ceIIent Gift for Young Bride
or Debutante.

Everything comes in sets this year.
There are skating SETS morning, after
noon and evening sets and sets for
young, middle-aged and old.
An afternoon set for a pretty debu-
tante is shown in the sketch. 1t con-
sists of small hat, a cape or over
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

diamond meshes, as well as in the
handsomer scroll designs.
A new idea is the use of a single
motif so placed on the veil that when
adjusted it forms trimming on the
front of the hat, being especially ap-
propriate for the new Russian turbans.
Bordered designs continue in high re-
gard in some sections of the country.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
More Njoht Work.

Mrs. Flatbush-This paper says so
that keys may be more accessible there
has been invented a double keyring
that separate them into groups.
Mr.. Flatbush-Of course! Now a
man will not only have to hunt for the
keyhole, but he'll have to scramble
around to find the group his night-key
Is in.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Red Velour Coat.

1t is one thing to be told that red
is favorite color this winter but quite
another to actually clap your eyes up
on a long, puff-sleeyed coat. of royal
red velour, collared and cuffed with a
soft brown fur which must have been
dyed fox. This coat was seen in a
hotel the other day worn with a small
close-fitting turban of gorgeous cash
mere panne velvet trimmed with a roll
of the dark fur
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
IMPORTANCE OF WOOD ASHES
One Means Farmer Has of Preparing
Against Shortage of Potash Salts
Hard Woods Best.

Wood ashes. which when unbleached
contain about per cent potash and 30
per cent lime, are one means the farm
ar has for preparing against the short
Age of potash salts which formerly
came from Germany. The amount of
potash varies somewhat, being higher
II hard woods.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Taupe VeiIings Fashionable.

According to the Dry Goods Econo-
mist, the current demand on veilings
is picking up slightly under the stimu~
ius of midseaSOn millinery styles ia
yorsble to their use. AS to colorS,
taupe is especially modish in the smart
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
incentive.

Mrs. Wabash-What amount are you
going to ask from your husband in
your divorce proceedings?
Mrs. Dearborn-Im going to ask for
$1,000 a year.
'But he doesn't make that much
does he?"
"No; but there's TO reason why he
shouldn't work a little harder
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

The potash is readily soluble in wa
ter and will be largely leached out if
the ashes are not protected from rains.
Farmers burning wood should store the
ashes during the winter and thus fur
nish themselves with at least small
supply Of this fertilizer that the war
has made so high in price.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
They Also Served.

II presume some of these campaign
orators who worked so hard for Mr.
Wilson will expect to be rewarded?'
"Oh. yes. 1 wonder what will be
done for the specialists who answered
hurry calls to spray the orators
throatS?"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
This VIII Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
for Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy worms They break up
Colds in 81 hours. They so pleasant to take
children like them. Used by mothers for 30
years All Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Mother Gray Co., lie Roy, N. Y. Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Proof Positive.

'"That mans argument" exclaimed
Jorkins, "as put forth In this printed
page, has not leg to stand on"
''Why, pa" interrupted his better
half, "look at the foot notes"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
It's Four-Piece Suits Now.

Made of a tan all wool material, like
wool khaki, are new four-piece suits
being sold in New York. These are an
.overcoat, belted coat, skirt and
breecheS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Cheaper, Anyhow.

A mere man can't for the life of him
see why lady might not as well go
without stockings as wear those thin
ones.-Rochester Union and Adver-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Ston the Pain.

The hurt of burn or q cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly without scars. 25c and soc by
all druggists. For free sample write The
J. w. Cole Co. Rockford, ul.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
His Real Status.

your husband was telling me the
other day that he was going on
tenable theory of right living"
"Oh, he did, did he? Well, he's just
going on plain bat"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
WORMINESS OF NUTS
MAY BE PREVENTED
EntomoIogists of Department of
Agriculture Recommend Three
Good Methods.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
In order that growers and shippers
Of chestnuts may guard their product
against worminess, entomologists of
the United States department of ag-
riculture recommend that as soon as
the nuts are gathered they be fumi-
gated with carbon bisulphide, treated
with hot water, or subjected to dry
heat in kiln. If the carbon bisulphide
method be employed, the nuts should
then be exposed to the air in order
that all traces of the chemical shall
be removed. The three measures rec
commended destroy minute eggs and
young grubs, unobjectionable, on the
whole, but which may later develop in
TO worms and ruin the nuts. In any
case, however, nuts should be careful
~ examined and defective nuts sorted
out as completely as possible.
Such treatment is especially i'm
portant to those who ship chestnuts
In interstate commerce, as such ship
rnents, if wormy, fall foul of the Food
hhu bIuSS AL, WHICH uSulSS 1OOu
product to be adulterated if it con-
sists in whole or in part Of a filthy,
decomposed, or putrid animal or vege-
table substance. In past seasons sew
eral consignmentS of moldy and
Wormy chestnuts have been seized on
recommendation of the department of
agriculture. Shippers would do well,
therefore, to employ the measures rec
commended by the entomologistS, be-
cause the eggs and minute grubs, un-
less destroyed before shipment, may
develop in transit and thus ruin nuts
apparently in sound condition when
shipped.
Fumigating Chestnuts.
Chestnuts can be prevented from be
coming wormy without detractfng in
the least from their eating or keeping
qualities by fumigating them with car
bon biSulphide, which can be obtained
at most drug stores. The nuts are
placed in a tight ooX or barrel and
biSulphide of carbon at the rate of one
ounce, liquid measure, to a bushel of
chestnuts is poured into a saucer rest
ing on top of the nuts. The heavy
fumes of the chemical sink through
the nuts and destroy the minute grubs
as well as larger worms. After fu-
migation from j to 24 hours, the nuts
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
The LEAD Cure"

Be prepared, Mr.. Sheep Man, with
gun loaded for prowling dogs. Lead
Is about the only cure for these ami.
mails.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

This is suit CT soft lambs wool
fabric with wide bands of white
iapin, which add considerably to its
attractveness. The hat is a small
rurban of silk plush with paradise
trimmings.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

Pension funds for municipal en-
pIoyees have been established In 159
cities In this country.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
StoIes Are Big as ShaWIs.

some have Sits for arms, finished with
boxplaited ribbon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

are exposed to the open air, when the
very unpleasant odoi of the gas quick
| iy passes off. Carbon bisulphide, how
ever, is highly infiammable and should
| not be used anywhere near fire. Even
| a cigar spark will set it off.
FumigatiOn should never be per-
formed in a tightly-closed room in a
dwelling, as the nauSeating fumes IN
der such conditions might make the
operator ill, and if breathed in any
great quantity, might prove poisonous.
In using carbon bisulphiGe under any
conditions, care should be taken to
breathe as little of the fumes as pos.
Sible. When the nuts have been thor
Oughly treated, the operator should
dump them from the barrel and spread
them out where there is free circula-
ton of air, instead Of removing them
by hand from the barrel.
Where large quantities Of chestnuts
are handled, q battery of barrels can
be set up in a shed, or where there is
other protection from storms and
wind. If funigation is started in the
late afternoon, the nuts should be eff
fectively treated by morning. Users
would do well to observe the effect on
the worms and increase the amount Of
bisulphide if found necessary.
ScaIdng and Drying.
The larvae and eggs Of chestnut
| weevils can be killed also by placing
| the nuts in a bag or sieve and sub
merging them for a few minutes In
boiling water. Another way is to put
the nuts in tub and pour boiling wa
ter over them to cover them an inch
or two. If the chestnuts in the tub
are stirred, many wormy nuts will
come to the surface and can be re-
| moved. If water is used, however, the
nuts must be dried thoroughly before
they are stored or shipped.
Dry Heat.
According to DR.. f. II. Chittenden
Of the bureau of entomology, chestnuts
can be submitted to q temperature of
| from 125 degrees to $50 degrees Fab
| renheit for a sufficient time to destroy
the insects without injuring the food
F, or seed value. Where large ovens or
/ kilnS are available, this method should
! be found convenient and economical.
Care should be exercised, however,
not to allow the temperature to rise
much above $50 degrees.
Nuts treated by any of these meth
DDS will remain sound and edible for a
much longer time than untreated
stock.
Persons especially Interested in the
treatment of wormy chestnuts would
do well to. write to the Bureau of En-
tomology, q. S. Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. c., for further
details, if needed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Instant Postum

A lessened tendency to such
annoyances as nervousness
and sleeplessness repays
them
A ten-day trial of this de.
lightful, flavory hot drink has
assisted SO many to health
and comfort that your friend.
the Postum drinker, will tell
you its well worth while.
"There's a Reason"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

The cheerful feeling you
possess after a drink of
something hot and flavory
should be only the beginning
OF your satisfaction.
For this very reason more
and more people are turning
from coffee to
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
important TO Mothers

CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

He has enough who is content.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-19

A doubIe-hsmmered drive In
behalf Of President Wilson will
be made st the Metropolitan
theatre. where Secretary OF
Labor william 3. Wilson. will
speak. Friday night, and
eaipbridee Colby, who nomi-
mated Roosevelt at Chicago.
Monday night.
Secretary Wilson is the first to
hold the office OF secretary of
labor. that department having been
organized under Woodrow Wilson.
lie is also the first man holding a
union card who has ever held a cab
met position. Secretary Wilson was
n miner In the Pennsylvania coal
fields. ellie was one OF the execu.
tive committee which organized the
United Mine Workers OF America.
From 1900 to 1908 he was secretary.
treasurer OF that union.
In recognition OF his labor affilia-
tons. the meeting at the Metropol.
itan theatre Friday night will be
held jointly under the auspices OF
the Central Labor Council and the
Nonpartisan Woodrow Wilson
league. President Proctor OF the
Seattle Labor council will preside.
Secretary Wilson was delegate
to the American Federation Of La
Dor convention held here In 1919.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-19

Hurley. at the time the forgeries
came 10 the notice OF the prosecut-
or's office. was employed as the
Wells Fargo agent at Auburn. He
later resigned The liquor was con-
signed in care OF man known as
J. S. Ryan. supposed 10 be ficti-
tious name.
The consignment had been sent
by mistake over the y. +. railroad,
and Agent J. w. Mckee. realizing
the permits were forged. refused
to deliver the shipment
Hurley. according 10 Palmer. see
ipg he was In an awkward position.
IL believed 10 have written letter.
signing the fictitious name of Ryan.
In which he asked that the liquor
be returned TO Jaffe & Co. at San
Francisco. But Mckee notified the
county authorities instead.
The handwriting OF the myth
man, Ryan. corresponded with that
OF Hurley.
II Is also claimed that Hurley was
In league with J. r. Terry. another
Welis.Fargo agent NJ Auburn. in
the practice OF permitting permits
70 pass thru the office. without be-
ing canceled. Terry Is facing trial
In Auburn Thursday on this charge
II convicted of the state charge
against him. Hurley faces q 20-ycar
penitentiary sentence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-19
HISTORY ROOT CASE
BRIEFLY REVIEWED

During the fall OF 1905. ugly ru-
mors concerning Justice Milo A.
Root OF the supreme court Of this
state gained such wide currency
that Chief Justice Hadley asked
the State Bar association to inves-
tigate the charges.
The cofimfttec appointed by
President bridges consisted Of At
torreys John II. Powell, r. l..
stiles, l.. G. Hudson. Harold Pres
ton. and George r.. Wright. They
had no legal power TO compel wit.
nesSes 10 testify However. they
reported they were able to estab-
lish definitely three things:
Harris Case
I. In the case Of Harris VS.. the
Great Northern. Judge Root WAS
designated by the other judges 70
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-19
WRECkERS KILL
z when THEY
DITCH TRAIN

mANIrowoc, Wis. Oct. rs.-
Train No. III, Milwaukee 10
Ashland. on the Northwestern
railroad. was wrecked here
early today. and the fireman
and engineer killed when the
train jumped the track and
plunged into . ditch. Steel
coaches saved the passengers.
Railroad men said the wreck
wac caused BY trsin-wreeksrs.
The motive 10 not known.
II was the first attempt In tn
ast five years TO wreck the trail
The switch had been thrown xh
he red danger light turned aroun<
o as TO show only the green ligh
he engineer thought he had a clea
Dad. and went ahead.