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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
All Sorts of Snanples.

The spangle craze is still with us. And
the latest spangled dresses are wonder
full to behold. They are not only a mass
Of glistening black spangles which fit the
figure like coat of mail, but they are
now seen with colored spangles, forming
different designs. For example, black
spangled gown will here and there show
in place of the black ones--spangles il,
violet, pink or yellow, which are so
wrought that they form large, striking
butterflies. Then there are other black
.spangled robes, scattered with yiolets
worked i'll spangles or yellow buttercups
or pink wild roses. Such a gown, made
up with a yoke and long sleeves of vel
vet matching i'll color the spangled de-
sign, would be extremely effective, says
the Pittsburg Dispatch
Entire dresses OF silver and black Sc
quins are also the vogue
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
About Rugs.

In buying an Oriental rug one can dis
tinguish between the imitation and gen
uine, not only by the color and pattern,
which may be copied. but by careful
examination to see if each stitch is knot
ted Ii the stitch is knotted. and it is
impossible to pull it out. the rug is gen
uine Turkish, whether the warp is cot
ton or wool. but if one can pull the stitch
out it is imitation, no matter how closely
color and pattern follow the original.
The manner of testing the quality OF the
on the rug and allowed TO burn a little.
When it is removed a yelloWish mark
will be left. If this can be brushed off
with the fingers, leaving The original col
Ors unaltered, it is sure proof of the gem
uineneSS of the rug
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
Deafness Cannot be Cur ed

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inf1amed condition Of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachan Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have rumbing
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed Deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which Is nothing but an nflamed condition
of, the mucous surfaces.
81 We will give zone Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness lcaused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrll
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
as +. j. CHENEY & co. Toledo. O.
+, Sold by Druggists T5c. I'll. a4tFS AZ a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
Character in Chins.

A strong, projecting chin is an indca-
ton OF an iron will and no small intelli-
gence. Men and women so endowed usu-
ally succeed in all of their undertakings.
moving pads Of flesh, is an indication of
a pleasure-loving disposition. Ii the chin
is dimpled, it is a sign of coquetry, leyity
and untrustworthiness. But such per-
sons are generally blessed with healthy
constitution and are apt to live to good
old age. A full, broad chin points to
noble characteristics; if rather square
and beny, it indicates an open, honorab le.
but determined person, who can hate as
fercely as he can love.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
An American TolstOi.

]. Eads How of st. Louis. who has re-
fused to accept 100000 inherited from
his relatives because he has not earned
1T by mis- own labors, has given $4,000 to
be expended ''for the public welfare .
This represents the interest on sum he
keeps in bank to ena BILE him to prosecute
his work Of relieving distress among the
poorer classes. 1t is ''unearned incre-
ment," he says. and therefore he refuses
to use it himself. AS matter of fact,
it is very seldom that he spends any
money ON his own account. He left his
mansion in Lindell boulevard to live
among the poorest classes in ST. Louis
New York Tribune
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
Coed Manners.

There is no mark of breeding so dis
tinctive as good manners at table. You
may dress up to the latest fashion, carry
your clothes as if born to them, stand
the test of almost every trying position,
and come to grief at the table simply be-
cause eating and drinking are ungrace-
full acts at their best The process Of
conveying pieces of food to the mouth
and washing them down with liquid re-
lquires all ones care and thought TO pre-
vent it from raising disgust in the minds
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
What Do the Children Drink p

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
and when properly prepared tastes Ike
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about n as much. All groccrs sell it. 15t
and 25c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
Try (Srain-O! Try Grain-O.

Ask your Grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
well as the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. II the price OF
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold
bV all grocerS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
iAr,ct;enS AT Home and a i,poad

The ways Of auctioneers in different
parts of the world vary greatly In Eng
land and America the seller bears the OK
pense of the sale, but in France the pus-
chaser bears the cost, 5 per cent being
added to his purchase In Holland it is
still worse. the buyer being required to
pay 10 per cent. additional for the ex-
DenSo OF the sale. 80. .f.... 81.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

man Catholic bishop Of Sault Sainte Ma
RE and Marquette, is native of Ger
many, 81 years old, and came to this
country when he was II. /. The family
settled i'll the Michigan peninsula and
there the bishop began his life work and
spent thirty years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
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 headache. Price % and zoe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
The Emperor,s Gold Cannon.

Not only the kings of farther India
have golden cannon, but the Emperor
William takes great pride in his engine
of war, a cannon of solid gold, inlaid
with precious stones. Its value purely
as a piece OF jewelry, is set at so, 900,
and a special guard watches over it. The
trustees of the Hamburg museum. who
had cherished it for two centuries, gave
it to the German government "a while
ago.-New York Press. -
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

-Muskrats caused break in the bank
of the Delaware and Raritan canal, near
Trenton, n. j.. which made necessary the
emptying of the canal in order to repair
the damage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

The bubonic plague spreads with as
tenishing rapidity. In two years after it
first appeared ii Hong Kong it had
Travelled 1000 miles to the westward
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

The four great wheat elevator cen
ters are Minneapolis, Duluth, Chicago
and Buffalo.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

The latest fad in German postcards
is to have an embossed head OF Kruger
in one corner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

4 The Junior class of Wesleyan univer-
sity decided TO omit mention of women
students in the college annual as part
of a campaign against co-education.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

What do you propose to do with this
MANI said the stranger in Crimson
Gulch. s4t..-t
We amt, goin', to do nothin' to him. y
said Rattlesnake Pete, ''only, jes, show
him that we don't feel under no obliga-
tions whatsoever. We're going TO, take
him out an stand him up in wagon
under a tree with Il rope around his neck
An then we're goin' to drive off an not
have any more .sociability with him. 80
Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Coughing Leads TO Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in % and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
gerOuS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

In great many cases of Asthma,
Piso's Cure for Consumption will give
relief that is almost equal to a cure. %
cents.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

The oldest Woman's club is the
Philadelphia Female Society for the Re
lief and Employment of the Poor 1t
was organized in 1885,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Down to 1920 the waits, were officially
recognized in London, and the post of
chief of waits was purchased by some
band leader who expected to reap rich
harvest during Christmas week. .a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Mrs. vyinsl0w's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething. softens the gums reduces Inflammation.
allays pain cures wind collie. 25c a BOTTLE 81
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Columbia university has received a
total of So, 900 as anonymous Christmas
gifts. ~ egE 3
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. e. w. Groves signature
is on each box
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Bottle containing weeks treatment DIR. Kline's
Institute 93l Arch Street, Philadelphia Founded 1871
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

The Wisconsin tobacco crop for 1899
is valued at S5,000,O00.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Birmingham. Ala, prohibited street
preaching by Mormons.an I f,- Is
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

An agent, when visiting lately one of
the cottages under his care in q country
village in Scotland had his attention
called by the tenant, an old woman, to
large diagonal crack in onefof the walls
of the room in which they We're stand
ing, with the remark, II fear, sir, as the
old house be a-cooming down." we will
see to this, Mrs. Hodge," said the agent.
And, taking from his pocket two strips of
postage-stamp edging, he pasted them
transversely over the assure, about six
feet apart. so that he might, on his next
visit, see whether the crack had extend
ed. On his calling about a fortnight at
ter he found the pieces of stamp edging
unbroken, and pointed ont to the old lady
that the crack had not opened any fur
Their. whereupon she hesitatingly re-
marked, ''Yees. sir; but who'd ha'
thoughten as two such Sbits q paper I'D
ha' held up togither.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

A rather good story is told on Con-
gresham Brosius in connection with a
visit to Baltimore, made some time ago,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Heartless Critic.-Playwright sup
pose you saw the premier performance of
my comedy last night?
First nighter- YES, was there
I Playwright-"How did you like the
climax of the first act?'
2 First-nighter- Really, | didn't see
that M
Playwright 100 bad. Got. there teo
late. eh?" sEA
soon.-Catholic Standard and Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

relates the Baltimore Herald. A party
of representatives were on their way to
the Monumental City to. attend a ban
Duet. Congressman Allen, "the wit of
the House." and Mr.. Brosius were in the
delegation. Mr.. Allen, who was we'll ac-
quainted with the propensity of the
Pennsylvania member to rant during a
speech, made a bet that Mr.. Brosius
would fracture his suspenders during the
response to the toast to which he was
assigned. r..
And, sure enough, the catastrophe. oe-
CURED. During his talk Mr.. Brosius had
just warmed up and was appealing to
Heaven above" in some connection
when there was l. significant snap.
There they go.' yelled Allen, and he
was right. The laugh went around the
board when the joke became known, and
Mr.. Brosius curtailed his remarks to an
unusual degree. II knew he would do
it." said Mr.. Alel'l afterward. He
never makes a speech in the House that
he don't have to buy a new pair of sus-
penders. He's too strong for congress
man, anyhow"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

The manager of the phosphate mine
was Scotchman, tall, big-boned, with
the strongest Glasgow Doric in his
tongue. At first he was obdurate, and
desired us to leave the ground and to
drop the specimens which we had taken
before he appeared. At last [ addressed
him in good Scotch, and asked him
whether he thought | was a mining ad-
yenturer. .'Ay. that's just what ye
are"
No / replied; Il am a Scotch pro-
fessor.'
Then, if we. are, yell be havin a
My name" 1 said, lis Playfair.''
MAN! said my Scotch friend, ARE ye
Lyon Playfair?'
/ assured him that | was, but ex-
pressed surprise that he knew the name,
to which he replied. looking from his 6
feet 2 inches. with compassion on my 5
feet 4 inches: ''Hoot mon. yer names
Travelled further than yer wee legs will
every carry ye.''-Letters and Correspon-
dence of Lyon Playfair.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Once upon a time an Arab approached
his camel in much anxiety of spirit
This, 0 Camel" he said, sis the last
straw. AS you know, it is supposed to
break your back, but I'm going to take
the responsibility of feeding it to you"
Accordingly the camel partooll of the
straw, and presently died of Indigestion.
complicated with appendicitis. This fa-s
BILE teaches how hard it is to thwart des-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

This is not an ordinary almanac,
but a handsome book. copious1y
illustrated, and sold for s cents
on all news-stands. eve simply
allow you the two cents you
spend in postage for sending
Great men have written for
the Year Book. In it is summed
up the progress of the 10Th CEN
fury. In each important line Of
work and thought the greatest
living specialist has recounted
the events and advances of the
past century and has prophesied
what We may expect Of the next.
Among the most noted Of
our contributors are
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, on
Agriculture; Senator Chauncey NJ.
Depew, on Politics; Russell Sage, on
Finance; Thomas Edison, on Elec-
tricity; Dr. Madison Peters, on Re
ligion; General Merritt, on Land War
fare; Admiral Hichborn, on Naval
Warfare; GAL" Smith, on Sports, etc;
making complete review'of thewhole
field OF human endeavor and progress.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

What nice little thing he is. Mrs.
Rooney said the district visitor, as she
patted the chld's cheek. "Yis, mim he
is that same, returned the proud moth
err. This is the time when our ideas are
all formed, Mrs. Rooney continued the
lady visitor. when we are children our
characters are formed by what goes on
around us. But if we have good parents
who try to bring us up in the proper
way, we escape the evil influence of bad
surroundings. And i am afraid that
some of the people in this neighborhood
are not very good" Mrs Rooney re-
manned silent. The visitor coughed and
went on ''Of course you are bringing
him up properly, and showing what he is
to. do when he grows up?'' 'Av course.
mim. answered Mrs. Rooney. confident
~. why, it was only last night OF hid
him up to the windy to watch his father
bate a p'hcemin in the strate."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

Wife-'Do you think Tommy disturbs
ourgneighbors with his drum?''
a. Husband-'Im afraid so; the man
next door made him a present of a nice
new knife today, and suggested that
Tommy should cut open the drum and
spend the money that is inside Tit
Bits. ~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03

When It's limited express trains were
put on rev years ago the Lake Shore
Railway company decided to charge extra
for the privilege Of riding on them. and
John Newell, who was president Of the
system al. that time. gave orders that
passes, half-rate tickets, etc, should not
be honored OH the flyers" saws the San
francisco Argonaut 1t was not intend
ed, OF course, that the complimentaries
issued TO nigh officials OF other roads
should be void on the fast trains. bit
through an oversight yearly pass was
sent TO d. w. Caldwell, president of the
Nickel Plate, which bore on its face the
words: Not good on Lake Shore limit
ed trains" A few days after Mr.. Cald-
wells pass had been issued Mr.. Newell
received an annual pass on the Nickel
Plate, with the following endorsements:
Not good on passenger trains''
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
a Good Ifsfeuer.

There Is one senator, writes a Wash
ington correspondent, who has not yet
spoken a word. but whose personality
has become of much interest to fire.
quenters of the galleries. Porter James
McCumber of North Dakota sits in the
rear row on the Republican side. He Is
the most regular attendant upon ses-
Sions that his side of the chamber
has. No speech is so dreary that Nc
Comber does not sit it out. More than
that, his face assumes a most serious
and attentive aspect. From time to
time the North Dakota man bends over
the writing pad on his desk and makes
few notes. Then he raises his face
and watches the speaker intently. The
first time Senator McCumber took
notes those who saw him were sure he
was going to make some reply. But he
didn't. He has taken notes every day,
and he has not yet spoken. When the
chamber is full and business is of gen.
eral interest Senator McCumber's de-
yotion TO debate does not attract at
tentiOn. But when some senator Is
simply killing time, and five-sixths of
the seats are empty and nobody but
Senator McCumber is listening, the
action of the North Dakota statesman
is impressive
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
THE FILIPINO BUFFALOS.
The Wild Ones When Tanned Exhibit
Marvellous strength.

The wild buffaloes OF the Philippines
come from the interior. where many
natives spend their time in capturing
and tanning them Ii takes a long time
to tame the wild creatures and break
them into service. Some old bulls alb
solutely refuse to be tanned. and they
show their resentment for capture up
TO the time OF their death Most OF
those in service are born and bred in
captivity, and the young calves are
very easily trained for use. Still
enough of the wild caraboas are caught
every year to keep the stock from de-
generating. They take TO civilized life
much more readily than our American
bison. resembling in this respect the
true water buffalo of India. The
strength of these animals is marvel
Gus. In respect TO size, strength and
ponderousness, they resemble the ele-
plant more than any other creature
They simply haul anything that is
hitched behind them. and it Is the shaft
or traces that break if the load cannot
~ AiOfCA. ANIOSS dll sOTIS OF rough
and miry country they pull the load
Although they have not the sure foot
ing OF the mule in climbing steep and
rough mountains and hills. they are
better in the soft. miry lowlands
which compose so large a portion OF
the Philippines. When angered and
running away they dash across the
country with their heavy loads as Il
It were so much light, flimsy cotton.
Not only are they then regardless OF
what Is behind them, but also of what
may rear itself in front Be it a river.
a fence. ditch or jungle, or another
cart, the maddened animal plunges
blindly through or across it. and never
halts until disabled or its anger has
evaporated. In the latter case it then
suddenly becomes a meek and docile
as before If whipped for its mis-
deeds, its meek eyes seem to ask why
it Is punished, and they look as inno-
cent as those of child or a deer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Peter Foote. long since dead. used
to be a police Magistrate in Chicago.
Foote was intensely Irish and loved to
show il. One day dudishly attired
young fellow calling himself Frederick
Edwards. and plainly betokening by
his speech that he hadn't been long
from the shores of England. was ar
raigned before the justice charged with
lounging about the parks. When he
was arrested he showed fight and had
to be dragged into the patrol box.
"'E 'urted me feelin's badly, your wor-
ship" said the prisoner, when in the
dock the following morning. "E it
me on the sole OF me flute an Il
don't think you've any feelings in your
soul" growled the sympathizer OF
downtrodden Ireland. And another
thing. you must remember you're in
America now In England you object
to an Irishman wearing the green.
Here We object to Englishmen lying
on it; 81 and costs" And the justice
pinched himself to look unconcerned
while the BrIton begged the clerk to
cut the fine down to bob. Chicago
Chronicle.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
A BLIND RAILROAD PORTER.
Handles Freight, Puts Out the Switch

Handles Freight, Puts Out the Switch
Lights and Seals Freight Cars.
There is blind negro employed at
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley station
at Shelby. Miss. who is certainly =
wonder says the Memphis Commercial
Appeal. The darkeys name is Marshall
Bright. He is totally bereft of the
power of sight. Notwithstanding this
physical hindrance Marshall attends TO
all the duties Of a porter around the
station. He handles freight, puts out
switch lights and seals freight ears as
correctly as any person could do who
is blessed with good sight. In fixing
the switch lights in the evening he
adjusts the flame of the lamp by pass
ing his finger over the blaze His
sense of touch is so acute that he can
tell just when the lampwick is prop
erly adjusted. Bright has been en-
ployed around the station for a num-
Der of years and although he is con-
stantly around the railroad tracks he
has had but one mishap Several years
ago, before he became thoroughly ia
miliar with the trains. he was brushed
off the track by slowly moving train.
He was not hurt, though by the acct
dent.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
Modern WAY OF KILLING a Whale.

The old and romantic way of killing
whales has died out. There is no longer
the frail whaleboat. with the grizzled
old harpoOner in the bow to strike the
whale, but instead little steam craft
and a powerful gun. This gun throws
q large iron harpoOn, with crossarms
which lie against the shaft until it
strikes a solid body and then project
out and imbed themselves. The head
of this harpoon is cigar-shaped, and
sharp pointed and explodes as It
pierces the whales side. generating a
gas, switch serves TO keep the fish afloat
after the wrecking effect of the shock
on its internal organs has left it n
lifeless man. 4 stout rope Is attached
10 the butt of the harpoon, and by
this the whale is kept in leash as it
t.rashes madly through the water in a
vain effort to escape its unknown en-
envy. Death rapidly ensues, unless, as
sometimes happens. the prOiectile goes
through the fish from side to side,
when second shot is necessary.