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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Vampires Not BlOoGsucke rs.

James Rhen, who is engaged in spe
cial study of bats, says that it is 4
falacy that the vampire is Il bloodsuck
err. Travellers and story-writers arc re-
sponsible for the story of the terrible
blood-sucking vampire bats of South
America Nearly all general writer's in
that section agree with them as to its
criminal record. and they all concur in
laying the blame on a large, grOteSQue
looking bat. with an enormous leaf nose
the vampyrus spectrum. This bat Is
common in South and Central America.
and from his great size, being about two
feet across the outsprcad wings, is q
suggestive and repulsivc enough subject
to impute the blood-lovin@ habits to. As
Ii matter of fact this is Il somewhat use
full ANIMAL and is totally innocent OF
these charges. the bioohsuckers being
two much smaller ana rarer bats. The
front teeth Of these two latter are enoi'
nous lancets. occupying over half the
tooth row OF the animals and possessing
very sharp edges. which can easily penle
trate the human skin. The teeth of the
big vampire on the other hand, arc SIM
ply adapted for diet " insects ant
fruit The true bloodsucking bats arc
much rarer than the yampire.-Sar
Francisco Chronicle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
BOSTON'S ANCIENT LANDMARK
Tree that was the Pride of the Revo-
lutiOuists Falls.

Tree that was the Pride of the Revo-
lutiOnists Falls.
During a severe gale on June ) the an
cent and greatly-revered Boston elm on
the common was blown down. No one
was in the immediate vicinity at the time
and no in jury to anyone resulted, but the
loud noise when the elm yielded to the
clements attracted a crowd of men and
boys. who Immediately attacked the ruin
and secured mementOs.
Soon three police officers were stationed
about the remnants of the tree to pre-
vent spoliatiOn for any purpose. But the
mischief had been done, and thus ended
Boston's most ancient landmark, the old
elm.
For years the elm had been the chief
object of interest in the historic common.
1t was without doubt the Oldest known
tree in New England, and had seen the
rise and progress of the town and city of
Boston, the existence Of which 1t proba-
bly, antedatcs several years. Symmetrl-
cal in shape and of unusual size. the
great elm was thing of beauty. Tradi-
ton says that in early days it was a
hanging tree, and it is related that in the
time of witchcraft deluslons Ann Hibbins
met an ignominious death upon it. That
was in 1856.
A map of Boston, printed in 1922, found
room to locate the tree, and soon after
the Revolution it was cherished with
pride by the citizens OF Boston. 1t con
tinued to flourish for half century at
ter independence was secured, but great
gale in 1882 did it much damage. In
1854 a substantial iron fence was placed
around the tree by the city authorities 10
prevent acts OF vandalism.
In the great gale of 1860 the trees
largest limb was torn Off. and though it
was restored as far as possible and the
cavity filled up, the life of the old elm
had received shock from which it new
er recovered
In September, 1869. the hurricane that
swept away the roof of the first Coliseum
building and eveled several of the BOs-
ton church spires carried off another
great branch. Since then the tree has
been slowly dying.-Providence Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

three months and feel completely rejuvena'ed. l
believe l am permanently cured, and do not hesi-
tate to give unstinted praise to your great reme-
dy, Peruna-"
catarrh; second, arrangements OF The stomach
and liver; third, impure blood
Such being the case anyone who knows any
thing whatever about the operations of Peruna
can understand why this remedy is a permanent
cure for Summer catarrh. 1t eradicates chronic
catarrh from the system, invgorates the stomach
and liver, cleanses the blood Of all impurities,
and therefore permanently cures by removing the
cause,-a host of maladies peculiar to hot
weather. The cause being removed the symptoms
disappear of themselves.
Summer Catarrh" sent free to any address by
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus Ohio.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

James E. Sullivan, who returned re-
Gently from England, paid a short visit
to Queenstown while ON the other side.
For want of something better to do, one
day he visited private insane asylum
with several Americans. There was a
door to one of the cells open and Sullican
walked in tc look it over. Just then one
Of the guards passed and locked the door.
Here" yelled Sullivan. I'm not a
crazy man. what are yez?' inquired
the guard. I'm an actor" The guard
smiled. 1T shows yeZ are crazy, he
said. ''in thinking So Sullivan was
finally rescued by the other members of
the party from whom he had drifted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
SPINNING WHEEL.
A LITERARY LOvE-AFFAIR.


/ love her well, and yet-and yet
There comes the sober question
That fills me with vague regret
And troubles my digestion.
Ills not a matter of the heart
But in life's wedding weather,
Can we. whose views are so apart,
Live happily together!
She's beautiful and fresh and sweet
And altogether charming;
The instant that we CHANGED to meet
NV symptoms were alarming.
Yet, if we're happy, alb! | fear
Twill be, indeed. q marvel
Ny favorte is Will Shakespeare,
She dotes on Richard Carvel."
She's piQuant, yet she's solid, too;
She knows her moods and lenses:
A witty thing that's straight and true
She oftentimes dispenses.
Yet all my faith seems but q sham,
And doubts throng harum- scarum
ct thought of how / love Charles Lamb,
While she loves David Harum."
The fact is, while she's very good
AT lighter conversation,
She has that fault of womanhoo6-
She does lack concentration.
I'm like an ale that's heavy blent,
While she's a bright Martini;
My mind on history is bent,
While hers in magaziny.
Yet here's hope l entertain
And may it never PERISH
That as the years roll round again,
And other things we cherish
When Cupid slowly turns us loose
(And never even pities),
We may unite on Mother Goose
And other children's dittieS!
Tom Mason in the Smart Set.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Windows Made of Shells.

A shell the so-called Chinese window
oyster, which is double, about nine inches
in diameter, and completely transparent,
substitute for window glass This shell
may be used without any further prepa-
ration. 1t is glossy inside, and the not,
tropical sunlight is pleasantly subdued
by transmission through it. Print. pic
lures. etc, are clearly discernible under
the. she'll The only way by which this
shell may be distinguished from glass is
by the yearly rings which appear on the
outside of it-Philadelphia Record.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
How Noise Travels.

The whistle of locomotive is heard
$500 yards through the air, the noise of
rifle and the bark of a dog 1900 yards,
an orchestra or the roll of drum 1000
yards. the human voice reaches to a dis
lance of 1000 yards, the croaking of
frogs 900 yards, the chirping of crickets
800 yards Distinct speaking is heard in
the air above to a distance of 600 yards:
from above it has range of only 100
Yards downward.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Had Eyes Like q Cat.

Alonzc Baum. 80 years Of age. who
died recently at Huntington. w Va.
could see clearly in the darkest night
During the day, however. the light OPP
pressed him and he could see scarcely
anything. The pupils Of Baum's eyes
were elliptical and had all the other phys
zeal characteristics of the eyes of the cat
philadelphia North American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish-
ing. and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure
grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee.
but costs about IL as much. All grocers
sell i. 15c and DC
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Maud-"Do you dance?'
George-'Er-no."
Maud-''Do you sing?''
George-'Er-no."
Maud-"Are you an athlete?"
GeOrge-"E Emo"
Maud-"Have you any hobby?'
George-"Er-no."
Maud-''Why do you like coming to
ball?"
George makes the gels so doosid mad
to think they can't have me.''-Pick- Me
Up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

of the gum-chewing habit. The little one
cries for gum, though, and well, she
generally gets it, even though reminded
playfully that only little piggies chew
gum Recently she accidentally tipped
over her bowl OF bread and milk, through
undue haste to get her evening meal
eaten. why, Edith, you're regular
little piggy" the father remarked reprov-
ingly. "Oh, papa, then l can have gum,
can't II" exclaimed the little one glee-
fully, and papa has given her up as be-
y0nd reform
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Hawaiian PrOnunciations.

Hawaians call their chief islands Hah-
ywy-ee; we say Hah-wy-ee. Other prop
err ways of giving well-known Hawaiian
names are: O-ah-hu, Honolulu,
Novice MAUI, Kow-aye HauaD, Nee
how (Niihau), Hee-io (Hilo), La-hy-na
U.ahaina). Ko-hah-la (Kohala). Novels
are as in Italian, and deserve much care;
Hawaiians pay little attention to conso-
nants.-Baltimore News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
PLEASE LOCK THIS DOOR
AS WE RETURN NO MORE.
p. p c.

There are many fine epigrams and
proverbs in Spanish. Many of them can
not be translated so as to preserve the
terseness and aptness of the original.
Following are a few of a long list printed
by Modern Mexico, which are frequently
heard in the sister republic: He who
never ventures will never cross the sea-"
There's no gain without PAIN Files
the cross is the devil;" "A cat in gloves
will never catch rats" ITO the hungry
no bread is dry "A book that is shut
makes no scholar" THE good laundress
washes the shirt first" NO evil will en-
dure hundred years." when the river
is passed the saint is forgotten"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
The Khedive's Extensive Retinue.

Abbas Hima IL, the young Khedive
of Egypt, has recently had new spa
cious summer palace erected Oh the
shores of the Mediterranean near Alex
andria. The palace built by his father
has become too small to accommodate
the khedive's numerous retinue, as he
never travels without the escort of a
small army OF officers, officials and at
tendants. numbering more than 20O-In-
GianaDOliS Press
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
The Giraffe a Mimic.

The giraffe has such powers of mimic
~ that, although its size might be sup
posed to make it Il conspicuous object to
ITS enemies. the most practiced eye has
blance to one of the dead and blasted
tree trunks which abound in its haunts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Crosby TRANSPORTATION Co. and

Grand Trunk Ry. system, Grand Haven
Route. Shortest, cheapest and most
popular line to all points in Michigan.
Canada and the East Steamers leave
Milwaukee every night at 9:15 p. m.
Write or call at ticket office, 400 East
Wator ST
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Do Your Feet Ache and BuruT

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen. Hot and Sweat
ing Feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S OImSted IeRoy n Y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Dropped Into Poetry, isn't the mere
leaving without giving notice that angers
me-" explained Mrs. Suburban. but the
method of their going" ''Was there
madness in it," Worse. 1t was poet
ry. They tackled up a card on which
was written:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Arrests AValancheS.

Thickly-planted trees are the best pro-
lection against avalanches. The snow
which has fallen in the woods cannot
we'll shift it's place, and when the masses
of snow from the slopes above dash
against the timber they are unable to
break through so strong a barrier, and
after overturning some of the first trees
their progress is arrested.-Forest
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Smythe-"It won't work. "

Brown-''What won't work.
Smyth 'Hypnotism Tried it on the
butcher. Looked at him fixedly until |
had his undivided attention, then | said
very slowly and with emphasis: THAT
--hill-is-paid."
Brown-''And what did the butcher
dog
Smythe-''He said: you're a liar" y
London Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

The ashes shipped from Canada for
fertilizers are collected from house to
house from houscholders, who use hard
wood for fuel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
he healthy this is necessary. Acts gently
on the liver and Kidneys Cures sick
headache. Price % and SOC.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Official Curls.

The Queens footmen wear wigs which
have eight rows of curls whereas those
of the Prince of Wales are allowed seven
rows, and those of the lord mayor of
London are given only six
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

The Supreme court of Michigan re
Gently held that Il conductor is not bound
to give women and children assistance il
alia..ting from cars.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

For an army of 10000 men and TO-
600 horses for three months it is cstimat-
ed that 1000 tons of food and forage
arc necessary
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Tennessee cotton-planters keep tur-
keys to destroy the grasshoppers, which
would otherwise ruin the cotton.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Piso's Cure cannot be TOO highly spok-
en- of as cough cure.-J. w O'Brien,
322 Third Ave-, n. Minneapolis, Mimi,
Jan. 6, 1900.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Fishers FIavOrinE Extracts endorsed
y pure food laws and he l. ). government for their
II iRITY and STRENGTH. A. j. Hilbert Co.. Mlw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

1t is said that irregular eyebrows are
an indication of insanity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
HEALTHY WOMEN.

Mary J. Kennedy, manager of Ar
mour & Co.'s Exhibit at the Trans
Mississippi Exposition at Omaha. Neb.,
writes the following of Peruna, as
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Mrs. WinsIOw's SOOTHING YRUP for children
teehng. softens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
ailays pain, cures wind collie :15c Il bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

The advocates of cremation in Ger
many have their own periodical, called
Flamme (f1ame).
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

'-Chicago's latest count shows that it
has Ais attorneys.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

1t is estimated that the armor for
the new battleships for the German navy
will cost $50, 100000
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is a constitutional cure. Price - cents.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18
THE PILLOW FAD.

She made up sofa pillows
Till they spread like gorgeous pillows
Ger the couch that held the 'natOmy of
him she loved the best.
She kept adding pillows,
Funny patterns, pussy willows.
Pillows, pillows, pillows, pillows-till the
poor man couldn't rest.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

cure for that
common phase
of summer ca
tarrh, known as
indig S tion.
Mis- s Kennedy
says:
II found the con-
tinual c IN an &c OF
diet incidental to
eight years travel
ing completely up
set m y digestive
system. In consult
ing several physi-
cia MS they decided
l suffered with ca
tarrh of the stom-
ach.
"Their prescrip~
tons did not seem
TO neIp me- any, 50,
reading OF the re-
marlSable cures eff
fected by the use OF
Peruna, l decided
to try it, and soon
found myself well
repaid.
II have now used
Peruna for about
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

His Nature.-''You never can believe
what the India Rubber Man says" con-
fided the Circassian Princess to the Wild
Man from Borneo.
why" asked the latter.
"Oh, he is always stretching things
giggled the lady with the upright hair
Baltimore American
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Dear mer'. she said, II wonder what
has become of that household journal"
He didn't say word.
''There was another recipe in it that
wanted to try"
He smiled, for now he was assured that
he had done wisely when he burned it up.
Bloomington Paragraph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

Boston culture gives the advantage of
great command of language, as this ex-
tract from the Journal shows: "A white
gowned maiden, evidently from some col
day afternoon. She didn't look as if she
could say this-but she did: Gee. it's
hotter than Tophet!'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

The editor of trade paper in Cleve-
land is the father of bright little girl,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

''It costs the government about $1,000
to buy good mule and ship him over
here" writes Lee Rogers, Missouri
member of the Eighteenth infantry, from
the island of Luzon. Filipino horses
are worth $25-the same price as Fill
Pine women; but I think the price of
women will go up here, because on the
other islands they sell for from $40 to
$40.'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-18

The Absent Mother-in-Law.--As the
Victorian contingent was parading the
streets of Melbourne woman bounced
ON volunteer and cried: ''You don't es
cape your lawful welded wife like that"
On being dragged away she added: 'Oh,
if I'd only brought mother with me!
We'd have stopped you if we'd had to
hammer the whole blessed contingent.''
ST. James Gazette.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10

On Saturday the funeral services
Of Peter Sutherland we're held at the
home Of his parents in Brooksids,
increment taking place In the Csion
City cemstary. Rev. Wilson oflieiat-
cd. The deceased met death In the
coal mine desastsr at Schoasld. Utah,
May 1st. The attendance ct the
funeral was % large that Il was nec-
essary to hold The services out Of
doors.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10
A Neat Thlns.

The Fremont County Bank have
iasued very swell little folder adver-
sising the fact that their bank money
order system is shout the best way
Of sending money and is a. cheap.
The folder b fresh and attractive
being printed on green cover in red
and dark green. Many people do not
know the facts herein told--that .
Fremont County Bank money order OF
draft b - cheap d cheaper than the
P. 0. money order.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10

is as complete any you will find in the county
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10
REPUBLICANS MEET.
conventlon At Florence Saturday Oss
Of the Biggest Republican Oath
erisss In Recent Years.

The Republican convention at Flor
encs Saturday was . model Of old
time Republican gatherings. Out Of
liz delegates elected, nearly hun
drsd were in their plsceslwhen County
Chairman Meserve called the conven-
tion to order. Harmony and enthu-
siasm were the principal features Of
the day.
The convention was made up Of
busy business men and NO time was
lost. Promptly at the hour named in
the call Chairman Msservs read the
official call and turned the convention
over to thefdslegstes. J. H. McDevitt
was unanimously elected chairman,
and Guy U. Hardy secretary. The
credentials Is gathered by the score
tary were accepted and a roll ordered
to be made from them. The creden-
tials showed the following delegates
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10

The Easter number of the Canon
City RECORD was indeed a handsome
number Of an always bright and ir-
tersstinG paper. The well filed
pages of advertising show the RECORD
to Be appreciated at home, and that
the enterprising people of Canon City
know good thing when they see it.
Steamboat Pilot.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10

On motion BY J. W. Nilsson, q COM
mittee of four was appointed to Of
fer q list Of twenty-three names to
the convention to be delegates to
both the congressional convention at
Pueblo and State convention at
Denver. This committee was ap-
pointed IS follows, J. W. Nilsson, A.
II. Mclean, J. b. Meserve, Jas. PEN
nington and J. B. Hannum.
On motion Of Geo. Colgate, . CON-
mittee Of three was appointed to pre-
pare resolutions. This committee
consisted of Geo. Colgate,J. F. Green
await and Chas. Swanson.
At this point a recess of . half
hour was taken. after which the COM
mittse on resolutions made its report
and the following resolutions were
adopted:
We the Republicans Of Fremont
county, Colorado, in convention as
senbled,
Do hereby affirm our allegiAncs 70
the principles Of the Republican
psrty a. laid down in our National
and State platforms and do most
heartily endorse the policy Of our
president, William Mckinley. during
hss present administration, and fsc-
commend his denomination.
Resolved, that We fully endorss the
policy pursued BY our junior ssnator,
Hon. Edward o, Wolcott, IL ths cou-
grsss Of The United States, and co.
luasad ~ ahls manner = which -
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10

0as thousand different samples Of
wall papsr. including Alfred Peats
selecte. running from Sc per roll up.
This will insure your having some
thing different from your nsixhhor,
- you would have II selected from .
seorS stock. SCI r. B. Thenpson,
IL SoesA 81 stfsst. l0tf
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10

J.H. McDsvitt has been appointed
deputy U. 8. revenue collector and
began service May 1st. His district
i In TIE western part Of the State
with hssdquartsrs at Dourangc. The
posltisa = - important one and will
~ well ailed hy Mr.. MeDsvitk
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1900-05-10

J. II. Van Dalsen and wife Of Fair
view. Kansas, have come to Canon
City 70 srsnd the spring and summer.
It may be that Mr.. Van Dalssn may,
like many another who came first for
a short time, decide TO locate per-
manently. In such m event Canon
would be Q Rrest gsinsr, % Mr.. Van
Da!,:en 10 one Of the best citixsns and
most prominent men In his home
community.