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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Madam" said the tramp to the farm
ers wife, ''have you any objection to my
lying down in one of your fence corners
and dying?"
NO objection at all" replied the lady.
Over in that corner you will find lot
of straw
4 wouldn't dare to lie on your straw,
madam" said the tramp: I'm so hum
CRY that I'd be sure to wake UP and find
myself eating it."
1--WE have plenty more'' said the farm,
er's wife pleasantly as she closed the
door.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

I met a traveller who came from the
Cape aboard the steamer on which Rud-
yard Kipling made the passage, and he
had some good stories to tell of the au
thor, says the Philadelphia Post. Kip
ling was pestered by flock Of passen-
gers who wished to gush over him and
hero-worship him.
Kipling, you know, is not built that
way. and puts up impatiently with gush
and hysteria. One forenoon Kipling was
walking the deck, hand in hand with his
little daughter, when ONE of the gushers,
seeing an opportunity to fatter the ia
Their and SO make friends with the au
thor, threw himself in the way of the
couple.
.'Oh, Mr.; Kipling," he gushed, is that
your child?'
Kipling grunted non-committal
Yes" and tried to pass. But the fell
low was not done with him. Still stand
ing in the way, he exclaimed:
What a elightfally-beautiful and
healthy child she is!''
Kipling gazed stony stare at the man,
and saying, with great emphasis on the
personal pronoun, I'm reasonably salts
fed with her make he shouldered past
the bore and tramped On.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

'.The Spectator" of the Outlook recent
~ visited Concord, and has gathered
these comments upon the Concord celebri-
ties by a citizen of that place. Stand
ing by the heap of stones which marks
the site of the hut at Walden pond, he
commented: 'sWell, Thoreau raised
beans, and when he got hungry he cut
across lots to his mothers and filed up
cheap he lived" OF Emerson the citizen
made an exception, having no fippant
comment to pass, and entertaining the
profoundest respect for his uncommon
sense, which enabled him always to have
at hand the means to help the less for
tunate celebrities, for they all came
down on him, sir And this reminds
"The Spectator" of the story Whipple
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22
Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound


helps women preserve
r0sxEsdssess of form ana
freshness of face re-
cause ia makes fkaekss en-
tire female organism
healthy. H carries wO-
men safety through tire
various natural crises
aRsa is tire safeguard of
w0srsanss heaffksv
The truth about this
great medicine Is f0kd I'm
the letters from women
beissg published In this
paper constantly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

There are 100000 sheep in Wallowa
county, Or.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

A few years ago the native station
master of an out-of-theway India rail-
way station was suddenly attacked by
tiger, made bold through hunger. The
startled assistant Immediately rushed to
the telegraph office and wired to the Eu-
ropean stationmaster at the next place
on the line, as follows: Tiger on the
platform eating stationmaster; please
wire instructions. short Stories.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

A tall, lop-shouldered negro VINO
worked about the freighthouse, had TAX
en- Il seat on the platform with his back
against a cotton bale for rest when a
fat and stocky colored man came across
the street and stood before him and
gaZed upon him in undisguised contempt.
This had continued for minute when
the one Oh the platform queried:
''Steve BOLSTER, who yo' lookin at in
dat distinguished way"
'Tze lookin' at yo', sah."
What yo' lookin' at ME fur?'
1.-TWO weeks ago." said the stocky man
us he fiourished his right arm in the air,
''yo' slandered my character
HUI
Il dun sent yo' a challenge, saba
challenge to meet me-.
HUI"
Il sent it frew de mail, an disclosed
an eXtry postage stamp fur yo' to reply
wild. Up to dis date. sab. 1,ze had nc
reply. / wants to know what yo' is
goin' to do about it."
What I'ze gwine to do? I'll show yo',
sab! Doan' yo' reckon yo' kin bulldoze
me, Steve Bollister!'
He took from his hip pocket an old
handkerchief and from the folds Of the
handkerchief a piece of brown paper,
and after two minutes hunting he found
a postage stamp and handed it out with
the remark:
IF yo' dun thought I hadn't de manly
honor to save an return dat stamp, den
yo' didn't know me, sah-didn't know
me"'
''Sah," replied the stocky man as he
examined the stamp and put it away, Il
accept de apology an am no longer mad"'
IF yo' hain't mad den | hain't mad,
replied the other, and presently they
went across the street with their arms
around each other to get drink.-Ex.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

President John Quincy Adams once as
serted that he would not give 30 cents
for all the works of Phidias or Praxi-
teles;;'' adding that he chopped that Amer
lea would not think OF sculpture for two
centuries to come" On hearing Of this,
William Morris Hunt. the foremost
American painter of his day, dryly in
quired: Does that sum of money really
represent Mr.. Adams estimate of the
sculpture of those artists, or the value
which he placed upon 80 cents?'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

a pale and disheveled Frenchman who
had not found "a life on the ocean wave
all that could be expected, was sinking
into his steamer chair, when a passenger
asked, cheerily: '.Ah, good morning,
monsieur; have you breakfasted:' No.
monsieur" answered the pallid French
man. II have not breakfasted; on the
contrary
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Angry Wife-''It seems to ME we've
been married century. | can't even re-
member when or where we first met
Husband (emphatically)-''I can. 1t
was at dinner party where there were
thirteen at table. ''-Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Il want some more chicken" said Bob
bic at the dinner table. Il think you
have had as much as is good for you,
dear said Boobies mother. Il want
more" said Bobbe. You can't have
more now, but here is wishbone that
you and mamma can pull That will be
fun. You pull one side and I'll pull the
other. and whoever gets the longer end
will have the wish come true. Why.
Bobbie, you've got it! What was your
wish?' Il wished for some more chick
en- said Bobbie. promptly He got it
this time-New York Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Yes the witness declared, Il could
give further evidence against the prs-
oner; but, as Kipling says, That's an
ether Never mind what Kip
Ling says" interrupted the magistrate
The Chinee can testify for himself
when his turn comcs."-New Jersey Law
Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Contractor-"Pat is the slowest man |
ever bossed. He's been an hour taking
up few bricks" Friend-"Give him an
hour in that saloon. When he comes
out he'll take up the whole pavement. -
Philadelphia Record.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Politician-'My boy, the door to every
successful business is labeled Push
Thoughtful Youth-'Isn't your bust
ness a successful one, sir?''
Politician-''Well,y yes, I flatter myself
that it is very successful. Why do you
ask that?
Thoughtful Youth-"Because, sir. I see
your door is labeled Pull Detroit
Free Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

The lamb and the lion were about to
lie down together. Don't you think =
said the lion with uncommon politeness.
you had better occupy the inside
berth?' What the lamb may have
thought will never Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Physician giving advice)-''Lastly, Nc
CORY, don't go to sleep on an empty
stomach"
McGorry (who is ailing)-''No danger
av thot, docthor: OF always Shape on M
back. Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

Lester, DEAR said Mrs. Giddings
anxiously to her husband, Il don't like
that cough Of yours"
I'm sorry replied Giddings, 'but il
is the best l have Golfers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22

The local paper of Smithville, a villag,
not far from Cincinnati, contained thi.
note the other day: ''There will be an ice
cream supper given by Mrs. Susan How
ard next Tuesday night, July 3, in tht
Christian church grove, to assist in rails
ing funds for the funeral expenses of hel
husband
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24

George H. Daniels, general passenger
agent OF the New York Central and Hud'
son River Railroad, has added a steam
ship bureau 10 the equipment OF the passen.
ger service Of the road. lie has engaged
Captains Louis Ingwersen and Il. A. e..
Schultze 10 superintend the bureau, and one
Of their duties viii be 10 meet all incoming
trans-Atlantic and the principal coastwise
steamships TO assist passengers who wish
TO leave the city via the Vanderbilt system.
Capt Ingwersen will have charge Of the
American, Cupard, White Star. Atlantic
Transport, Wilson, Anchor and Allan-Stnte
lines, and Capt. Schutze has been assigned
TO the North. German Lloyd, Hamburg
American, French, Rotterdam, Red Star
and Thingyalla lines.
They VIII meet all incoming steamships,
and will be prepared TO furnish railway
tickets, parlOr and sleeping ear accommo-
dations and 10 assist passengers with their
baggage and check ii to points ON the line
Of the railroad, after it has been passed
by the customs inspectors. They will also
furnish passengers with cabs operated by the
railroad company, and furnish time tables
and general information 10 passengers. The
two men have also been directed 10 assist
passengers who come 20 this city with a
view OF going abroad, and such passengers
viii be met at the Grand Central Station
on incoming trains and conducted TO the
steamship. Their baggage will be attended
TO, and steamship tickets can be procured
in advance by communicating with Mr..
Daniels.-From the New York Commercial
Advertiser
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24

Is known everywhere and
thousands Of women have
beer cured of serious fid-
ney 0erangenseBfS by ID.
Mrs PIsakSssans,s meth
0ds have ffse endorse
sssenf Of the mayor fhe
postmaster and others Of
her OWN city,
Her nf0SiciHe has the
endorsement of am us-
numbered multitude Of
grateful women whose
letters are constantly
printed Fsg fhEs paper
Every woman should read
EfseSe letters
Mrs FEssE6fsasS advises
suffesEng women free Of
charge Her address Is
EyHrY Mass
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
MARYLAND FOLKLORE.
as 90 Hunting, Witches
and selling Ones Self 10
the Devil.

Interesting stories drawn from the
folklore OF Maryland, particularly that
Of the western part Of the state, were
told one night lately by members OF
the Folklore society at their meeting
in Donovan room Of Johns Hopkins
university. Mr.. Crnm, who Is o native
OF Frederick county and a graduate
student OF Johns Hopkins university
under Prof. Newcomb, in the depart
ment Of mathematics, contributed a
paper on witch Stories and Conjur-
ing" Some Of the superstitions he told
of were as follows:
"A Hunting Charm-Whencyer you
kill bear, deer or turkey, dip num-
Der Of bullet patches In the fresh blood
OF the animal. You must on no ae-
count give any of these patches away.
When you are out hunting again for the
same kind Of game load as follows;
Take a bloody patch, well CREASED,
place your bullet on 1t, then cross your
sslf, and as you push the bullet home
repeat: Father, Son and Holy Ghost
You will certainly bring home game
of the same kind as that whose blood
was on the patch. DO not keep the
patches near your bed or in your sleep
ing room. The spirits make a noise in
the box where the patches are and will
not let you sleep. The sound is like
a watch ticking, but ii gets louder and
louder, until you cannot sleep.
witch Killing-If horses are so bad
~ bewitched that one dies the fol.
lowing will deprive the witch of her
power. Take the dead horse out into
a field and burn the carcass beside a
tree. First cut a cross in the tree,
then drive a nail in at the cross. Now
take Your rifle which must be loaded
with silver bullet, choose a position
so that the fire is between you and the
tree and shoot over the fire at the nail.
When you hit the nail the witch will
lose her power, and you cannot miss
with the silver bullet.
"To Sell Ones Self TO the Devil-Go
10 tho crossroacs ut midnight alone and
play on the banjo. II you really want
TO sell yourself, two black dogs will
appear and VIII dance as you play.
Then you promise something fearful
Anyone who thus sold himself was
said to be able 10 outplay and Guidance
any competitors.
"a Method for Girl to Try Her For
tune-Put an egg to the fire and sit
an hour. The wind will howl and the
dogs bark and the man you are TO mar
ry will come in and turn the egg around.
If the egg bursts you will die Tor, pos
sibly, my informant adds, you will
never marry baltimore Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24

n LABAsTINE Is the original
and only durable wall coating,
entirely different from all kali
A somines. Ready for use In
kA white or fourteen beautiful
~ - tints by adding cold water.
a AIDES naturally prefer ALA
BASTINE for walls and cell
ings.. because II Is pure. clean,
durable. Put up IN dry pow
- dered FORM In five-pound pack
- ages. with full directions.
"A IL kaisomines are cheap, tenn
M porary preparations made from
AW whiting, chalks. clays. etc.
AA and stuck on walls with de-
A cnying animal glue. ALABAS-
- "a TINE Is not a kalsomine.
uzzUA EwARE Of tho dealer who
says he can sell you the same
xmztp thing an ALABASTfNE or
something just as good" He
u~N IN either not posted or Is try
EE116V Ing TO deceive you.
"A ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
AA 20 sell on ALABASfINES de-
AA mands, no may not realize the
UEtx<A damage you VIII suffer by n
u ~ kalsomine on your walls.
49, TNSIBLE dealers Will not buy
< a lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
x<ur selling and consumers by using
own right 10 mako wall coat
- ing TO mix with cold water.
KTlm HE INTERIOR WALLS OF
every church and school should
be coated only with pure. dur
able ALABASTINE. il safe
W guards health. Hundreds or
j tons used yearly for this work.
n n BUYING AI.ABAsTfNE.
customers should avoid get
ting cheap kalsomines under
different names. Insist on
having our goods IN packages
- and properly 'abcled.
N m UIsANCE OF wall paper IS OBJ
- III Waited BY ATsABASTINE. IL
UNE can be used on plnstercd walls,
M ~ wood ceilings, brick or can
III NJ vas. A child can brush II on.
~ V II does not rub or scale on.
<IXEE ESTABLISHED in favor. shun
all limitations. Ask paint deal
.<~r ar or druggist for tint card.
- Write us for interesting book
~ let. free ALABASTINE CO.,
49, Grand Rapids, Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
HIS YELLOW FEVER SCARE.
An Amusing Iacident of Our Sol
dicrs' stay nj Camp
Tampa.

All of the foreign attaches who went
through the Santiago campaign were not
as cool and fearless as the two British
officers who were such favorites with
the soldiers.
Some Of them were very much afraid
of the yellow fever, even before the ex-
petition left Tampa, and an amusing
incident is told OF one OF them. II
happened just day or two before the
invading army departed from these
shores.
The army had been on the transports
for nearly n week, but had been pre-
vented from sailing because Of the false
reports of Spanish torpedo boats seen
near by in the Gulf Of Mexico. There
was talk about sickness breaking out
among the troops, but no serious alarm
was felt by anyone except the foreign
attaches. One Of these especially was
very badly scared, and he overexerted
himself going around in the hot sun
in his endeavors to find out IL there
were any genuine cases OF yellow fever
in or near Tampa.
The tiny Port Tampa inn, on the
long pier, around which all the trans
ports were huddled, was crowded with
officers wives who had come 20 bid
their husbands good-by. One morning
an officer had been allowed few min
utes TO 60 on shore, and he and his wife
were sitting in her room. All at once
the door burst open and n tall man in
uniform staggered blindly in. Think
ing he must be drunk the United States
officer jumped up and tried TO push
him out, when the man, whom he rec
ognized as one OF the foreign officers,
fell Imply into his arms in dead faint.
The officer, helped by his wife, put
the unconscious man on the bed. He
soon yielded to simple remedies, though
not before doctor had been sum
moned. IL turned out afterward that
the sick man had been looking for him,
and his room was the next one TO the
officers wife's. The doctor said that
the foreigner had been overcome with
the heat, but did not understand why
his pulse should flutter like a hysterical
girls.
Just then tho foreign attache became
conscious and opened his eyes. He saw
the doctor feeling his pulse, and he
gasped out trcmblingly, in broken
English; Fees II de yellow fever. doc
torY'-N. Y. Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
Catarrh Cannot lie Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure il you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quaci
medicine. IL was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years
OF the best tones known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces The perfect com.
bnation Of the two ingredients is what pro
duces such wonderful results IN curing Ca.
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free
i. j. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists. price 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
showing Him Around.

Smythe was ehowing friend around
his new suburban residence.
"What is that?" inquired che friend.
THAT? oh. that's the cowshed.'
"And that?"
"The woodshcd."
"And ihat2"
The bicodshed."
"Whut?"
"Yes. that's where we kill our chick
ems. Chicago Evening News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
Thirty Days Trial Absolutely Ere.

We offer to each new student, enrolling
at the beginning of the Spring Term, March
10Th, 1900, thirty days trial FREE in either
our Preparatory, Normal, College, CONNER
cial, Shorthand and Typewriting Depart
ments. This offers a magnificent opportu.
nifty to test one Of the most thoroughly prac-
tical colleges Of the west, the Charles City,
Iowa, College. All expenses low.
Address az once for particulars: President
j. +. Hirsch, Charles City, Iowa.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
Wos,,an,s
Kidney
N ssOEshkeS

Why fsSffe with health
when fho easiest and
suresf help IS kse best
known medicine I'm fine
world p
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
snrresied hy the-I.

Teacher-Now, Johnny, you know the
eagle stands for America What animal
typihes Great Brtaing
JOHNNY dunno.
'Oh, yes you do Think for a moment;
il begins with J."
Eagerly Lobstcrl"-Catholic Stand
ard aud Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24

1da--T wonder why old Thinkman,
tho inventor. wears such long hair2
May Ills head contains such val
liable ideas that they have 20 be pro-
tectcd by locks.
"Buf they are not metal"
"Oh. yes; they are silver locks. -
Buffalo Commercial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
He Fell Into the Trnn.

Wife-Did you mail that letter gave you
this morning.
Husband-Of course, did.
How provokingl WANTED TO add post.
scrip"
producing the letter)-"Well, here it is
Why didn't you tell me that in the first
place g-Chicago Evening News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24

Growells (angriy)-"You know that a
fool can ask questions that wise man can't
answer, don't your" Howells-"Ive heard
30, but never knew it until w."-Boston
al
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-24
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head.
ache. Price % and Soc.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-05
DE MADRID

AL cerrar mi revista anterior e. dia
II estaba muy ajeno de Greer que
aquella uoche habfa de correr la noti-
cia de la crisis, que Sc vic confirmada
por haberla presentadO ell ministrO de
Hacienda, q causa del disgusto produ-
cido en- su Amino con la actitud de la
mayor parte de la prensa, y so5re todo
por el en6rgico artfculo dc E1 Impair
cial, de que liable en- mi carta, atacan
do con dureza ell empr6stito; va hice
nOtar & mis- lectores del BOLETIN la
importancia de ese juicio fOrmulado
poT I'm peri6dico, propiedad del actual
ministro de Agriculture. La insisten-
cia de Villaverde en- dejar IA cartera
oblig6 4 Silvela q hacerle presente las
consecuencias de su retirada en- los
momentos On que Sc esta llevaEdo a
cabo ell empr6stito; y como era de es-
perar, ell ministr0 Sc convenci6 de que
debia permanecer g0zand0 de las ven-
Htajas de la poltrona; y en- ella conti-
MIA, desvaneci6ndose los temOros de
crisis, que muchos, y entire ellos Sa.
gasta, que cree que cl gabinete ha per
dido su solidez, y que no tardara mu
cho, quizas solamente dias, en- caer.
Estamos tan acostumbrados a sorpre
sas y 4 cambios inesperados, que NADIA
NOS llama la atencion. ,Qu6 ganaremes
con la mudanza de personas, 81 STEM
pre- son las mismas en- este ridfculo
juego de la polftica que Sc llama el
obligado turnOf NADIA: promesas en- Ia
oposici6n y desenganos en- el podsr, que
no es 10 mismo oler donde guisan que
tener la sart6n por el mango. Los que
SIC interesan por Ia crisis son los cAidos,
que esperan coger la breva.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-05
pROYIMo EMBARGO
De UN P0DERosO EJERCIT0

Dsspachos de Yokohama dicsn
que. .el gobierno japones ha dado va
las instrucciones concernientes a fin
de que Sc reconcentren 10000 hom-
brss en- Ell puerto de Nihigata y
$4,000 en- Ell de Nagasaki con el fin
de embarcar para China.
$4,000 hombres mas han recibi
do la orden de estar dispuestos para
el instante en- que su concurso sc
necesite.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-05
|EL GOBIERN0 RUSO
NO RETIRARA sU EIERcITO

El Corresponsal en- Moscou del
peri6dico Daily Express ha telegra
fiado a este diciendo que segdn in
formes que ha recibido secrstamen
to de un alto empleado de la ofcina
de Negocios Extranjeros del Gabi-
nete moscovita, ell Gobierno russo
6 no accedera retirar su ejercito
que opera Ell China 6 10 reconcen-
trara en- la Manchurfa donde tiene
reconcentrado un poderoso ndcleo
de tuerzas