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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
JAPAN'S CHARMING CHILDREN
Good and Happy, but Solemn, Says a
Lecturer.

According to Arthur Diosy, the jap
anese idea is to have as good children as
possible. There are, he believes, no bet
ter babies in the world than theirs. and
he had the happy experience of spending
three months i'll Japan before he heard
child cry; then the cry was justified
for the poor little mite had a bad fall.
The intense gravity of japanese chill
dren made a great impression ON Mr.. Di-
Osy, who remarked that Lord Salisbury,
engaged in reading dispatches, would
pared with the solemnity of the infant
Jap. 1t would be impossible to address
Il small subject of the Mikado as poor
little pOoksy-wooksy," or with any of the
other foolish terms of endearment which
are lavished on Western youngsters, for
the gravity of the child would effectually
prevent such familiarity. The eyes of
Japanese children are most expressive,
and a baby of IA months has the express
sion of Il sage who has solved the prob
lem of life.
A Japanese child is carried on the back
of its mother or elder sister, and one
often sees little girls playing games with
other children and apparently suffering
no Inconvenience though carrying a
small child picK-a-pack. japanese pRysi-
clans have lately, however. set their
faces against this method of CARRYING
children, for they are of the opinion that
the fact that the large part of the popu-
lation of Japan is HANDKERCHIEF is due
to the necessity of the child's gripping
with it's legs the waist of the person
carrying it.
Japanese footgear seems to be excel
lent. Mr.. Diosy described the tabi,
which is kind of sock. with q COM
partment made for the insertion of the
great toe. This is generally worn, but
the children as a rule go barefooted. and
it is owing to this and to the tabi, prob
ably. that the Japanese have such beau
tiful feet. The use of the tabi allows the
toes to be used freely. so that the ,Japa
nese artisans generally hold their work
with their feet.
japanese children are quaint little fig
ures. AS a rule the little Jap wears a
bright-colOred garment. and by an ar
rangement of tucks, which are let out,
baby's clothes may be made to fit the
child up to the age of 10 years. After
that another garment would last till the
child was 16 or II. The smaller the
child the larger and more imposing is
the pattern on its dress.-Exchange
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12

standing the prominent part it has
taken in the relief of Pekin, not only
has not met disaster but has still a
free hand in the further treatment Of
the Chinese situa ton, is due most of all
to the wise and far-seeing policy OF
Secretary Hay"
1.-The success which has crowned
American diplomacy in this matter is so
far a matter of national achievement
that no personal or party feeling ought
to color the recognition Of it. Out of a
tangled and dangerous situation, full
of pitfalls and snares, into which the
United States was plunged with scarce
ly a word of warning, this country
energies with dignity and great honor.
For the time being, no doubt, the treat
ment of the Chinese difficulty has APP
preciably enhanced the prestige of the
administra tom
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
WOULD ADMIT CHINESE.
Assistant Secretary H. A. Taylor
Favors Repeal of the Ex-
cluSiOn Act

Washington, D. c.. Sept. Assist
ant Secretary III. A. Taylor of the treas
ury department, who has direct charge
of enforcing the immigration laws, is in
favor of the repeal of the Chinese ex-
clusiOn act. He said:
There is now no need for the Chinese
exclusion law. 1t was a good enough
piece of legislation when it was passed,
but there is no longer a rush of Chinese
coolies to this country and the causes
which made the law necessary have
ceased. l should like to see it abolished,
so that the Mongols could enter on the
same terms as any other foreigners At
the same time, mind you, [ should raise
the qualifications demanded of all imm-
grants, for | think that our present laws
are too lax. We get some of the worst
people from all the old world here and
the treasury officials cannot prevent their
entrance SO long as the statutes remain
as they now are. | am disposed to doubt,
however, that any measure doing away
with the Chinese exclusion law can be
passed at the coming session of Congress,
which is a short term. sure to be crowded
with all kinds of bills. a50*fs
THE hatred which was formerly felt
for the celestials on the Pacific coast has
largely passed away. The Chinese have
proved themselves a most valuable and
necessary laboring element. Today they
are more desired than white men for
many classs Of work and get higher
wages -
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
Children Are InquisItive.

An Auburn lady tells the Lewiston
NIe) Journal this story of the child
who asks questions: He had been at it
all day. From when the birds sang in
the July morning to the hour when it
became chilly under the awning, it had
been, Papa this and papa that: papa.
what makes the birds fly? What bird
can fly the farthest? Who taught 'em !?
Why? Where does the grass go in win
ter? Who puffed the clOuds?' until ev-
cry muscle in his fathers tongue ached.
Finally he could stand it no icnger. In
relating it to another he said: FINALLY
| rebelled. [ was sick and tired. and [
said to myself thai duty to my offspring
did not require me to answer any more
questions. and | wouldn't do it. | put
him to bed. He hated to go; for he had
more questions that he wanted to ask. |
was relentless, however. and | told him
that | would not answer another QueS-
ton; no, not one. He went to bed tear
fully and sat down to rest. Suddenly my
heart smote me. Poor little chap. He
couldn't help it; he was so curious, and
as / thought of all this my heart soft
ened, and | stole up to his bedside. He
was awake. Hello, papa said he.
Hello said l. Il have come up to see
you, son. You have been a good boy not
to cry and you can ask me one more
question, and only one' A look of de-
light swept over his face. and quick as
flash, as though the whole desire of life
were centered in this bit of knowledge.
he said: Papa, how far can cat
sniff - y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
CELEBRATED OCT. ).
as Far as Lake Forest-Dis-
tinguished Guests.

Chicago, Ill.,, Sept. THE completion
of the Sheridan read as far as Lake For
est will be celebrated on Friday, Octo-
Der 3, by drive from Chicago over the
completed road to its northern terminus
and ball at the Hotel Moraine at High
land Park. The celebration, it is eX-
pected, will call out a large number of
the most elegant private turnouts of Chi
cago and its northern suburbs. Details
Of the programme have just been COM
pleted.
The affair is under the auspices of the
Sheridan Road Day association, and on
the list of distinguished guests to be~in-
vited will be Gov. Tanner OF Illinois,
Gov. Scofield of Wisconsin, Mayor Rose
of Milwaukee, Philip Sheridan, Jr., and
the mayors Of all the cities between Mil
waukee and Chicago ON the proposed line
of the road
The start will be made in the forenoon
from some point to be selected, and the
party will proceed to Evanston, where
the members will be the guests of the
Evanston Country club at luncheon.
From Evanston the drive will continue
in the afternoon to Lake Forest, and
then return to Highland park, where
banquet will be served at the Hotel
Moraine. After the banquet there will
be a ball. HJ a9
The executive committee of the asso-
citation is working hard on the details of
the proposed celebration. and at meet
ing on Tuesday at the Grand Pacific hO-
tel the outline of the plans was decided
upon, and a number of subcommittee
appointed. There will be another meet
ing on Thursday at II o'clock at the
Grand Pacific, when many of the final
details will be settled.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
THE AULD HOUSE.

Oh, the aud house, the auld house.
What though the rooms were wee!
Oh. kind hearts were dwelling there,
And bairnies flu q glee.
The Wild rose and the jessamine
Still hang upon the wa.
How mOny cherished memories
Do they, sweet flowers, reca'!
The mavis still doth sweetly sing,
The bluebells sweetly blaw,
The bOnny Earns clear winding still,
But the auld house is ava.
The auld house, the auld house,
Deserted though We be.
There ne'er cam be Il new house
Will seem sac fair to me.
Still f1ourishing the auld pear tree
The bairnieS liked to see.
And oh, how often did they speir
When ripe they a wad be.
The voices sweet. the wee bit feet
Aye rinnin here and there.
The merry ShOut-Oh, whileS we greet
To think well hear nae mair!
The setting sun. the setting sun,
How glorious it gaed doom,
The cloudy splendor raised our hearts
To cloudless skies aboon.
The auld dial. the auld dial:
1t tauld how time did pass:
The wintry winds haze dung it doom,
Now hid 'mang weeds and grass.
Carolina Baroness Marine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
SQUANDERED A FORTUNE.
New York Youth Defendant in a Case
of Petit Larceny.

New York, Sept. Although he was
once the possessor of $1,O00,000 and
numbered among his friends men promi-
nent in the financial and social world of
the city, Herbert Houghton was remand
ed to prison yesterday because he could
get no one to furnish $500 bail for his
appearance.
The technical charge against Houghton
is petit larceny--the theft of $6-but the
complainant w. E. d. Stokes, who APP
peared against him, believes he has been
robbed Of thousands of dollars by the
prisoner, whom he had taken into his
home and befriended for old acquaiDt-
ance sake.
When Houghton died he left fortune
Of several millions, which was divided
among several children, Herbert receiv-
ing as his share $1,000000, according TO
Mr.. Stokes. He was soon afterward
married, and then began to spend his
money freely. He was separated from
his wife, Mr.. Stokes says, and soon be-
came an outcaSt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
TAKES A SAIL WITH A MANIAC
Robert Weiskitte1 of Cincinnati Has
Thrilling Experience.

Mackinaw City, Mich, Sept. Rob
ert Weiskittel of Cincinnati, general
agent of the New York Life Insurance
company, had thrilling experience,
which nearly cost him his life. Weiskit-
tel made many friends at the hotel where
he was stopping, among them being a
physician from fro Flint. t One day the doc
ance man to accompany him in a sail on
the lake. The only occupants of the yes
SCI We're Weiskittel, his host and the sail
or who managed it.
When the boat was out in the lake the
doctor suddenly jumped from his seat
In each hand he held a revolver and in
his eye there was the unmistakable glare
of the maniac. He declared he was go
ing to kill the other two men. The
sailor, unnoticed by the maniac. turned
the boat toward land and the Prov
touched the sand while the doctor was
still talking and tiourishing his weapons.
Then Weiskittel and the sailor jumped
out and ran for life
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
TRUCKING UP PRICE LISTS.
Democratic Committees Resort to an
Old Kuse Which Fools Nobody.

Democratic Committees Resort to an
Old Kuse Which Fools Nobody.
Many Democratic Congressional
COMMITTEES are putting forth list of
comparative prices in 1896 and 1900
on a few selected products, such as
rope, wire, copper kettles, tools, and
certain kinds of farm machinery. TAX
ing the lowest level amid the depression
and uncertainty of 1896, and comparing
it with the highest point reached early
in the present year, it is of course easy
to show an advance, if one will pick
out, say a dozen articles from several
thousand Undoubtedly the list of the
Democratic committees could be made
larger than it is, but hardly more de-
ceptive.
In the hard times of 1896, with free
silver and sO-called tariff reform"
menacing them, our manufacturers,
jobbers and merchants had quantities
of unstable goods and wares on hand.
Prices We're in many instances abnor-
mally low. Consumers had been econ
Omizing throughout four long, hard
years of Democratic administration.
When Mckinley was elected and
sound money and protection rem
dered certain for the next four
years. the wheels began to move again.
People began to buy freely instead Of
making shift to get along with old
wares and goods. Stocks on hand were
exhausted, and in some quarters the re-
viving demand quickly outran the sup
ply, and of course led to higher prices.
An increase of prices above the alb
normally low level of the hard times
was a necessity in many industries if
wages were to be put back and employ
ment opened up as before. Prof. jerks
in his report to the Industrial Commits
sion, as an expert on prices, said over
a year ago that the better returns in
the manufacturing industries in recent
years were divided between employers
and wOrkmen." That was just what
the Republican party promised-that
the workmen should have better wages
and be able to buy a full dinner pail
from the farmer.
After the long depression, the de-
mand on some industries resulted in
prices that were increased temporarily
beyond what was necessary to open
the factories and render good wages
possible. Where that has happened a
reaction has already set in, and nat
ural and proper lowering of prices is
now in progress, and bound to continue
1t will not be of a character to cut
wages or impair the ability of the work
men to buy of the farmer, but will re-
suit from that cheapening of production
which is now the order of the day in
all but the most exceptional industries.
Let the Democratic committee eX-
plain that their low prices meant fac
tories closed, or running on half time,
poor wages and the Strengthening of
bankrupt stocks, while the other side
of the list speaks of establishments
running full time, wages restored or
advanced, and the farmers selling stuff
for the full dinner bucket to the city
workmen Prices advanced to insure
such results are blessing to ALL not
an injury.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
The Dreams OF Women.

According to the latest studies of
Professor De Sanctis, of Turin, children
began to dream before their fourth
year, but are unable to recall dreams
before the age of 5. This age, he con-
cludes, is that at which a child first
becomes instinctively conscious of self.
Aged people dream less frequently and
less wildly than the young Women's
dreams are more frequent, more vivid
and better remembered than those of
men.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12

The Due d'Abruzzi, the intrepid young
Italian explorer who with his Arctic eX-
petition in the steamer Stella Polare
penetrated the Arctic regions to latitude
1888. This is 10 minutes nearer the
pole than DR.. Nansen and Lieut.. johann
sen succeeded in getting on their sledge
journey nOrthward from the ice-locked
Fran. The Due dAbruzzi is the young
man who "a few years ago made the first
ascent to the summit of Mount st. Elias,
ON the boundary between Alaska and
British Columbia
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
Largest English Farms.

Of the two biggest farms in England,
one is in the parish of Wethcal, Lin
colnshire. 1t has 1000 acres under plow
The other is between Wooler and Cold
stream, in Northumberland.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12
Not the Place for Them,

Hoax-You never hear of prize fights
taking place south of the equator.
Joax-No; they're not allowed to hit
below the belt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-12

Bottom Dropping from Bryan tissue"
So suddenly has the wind been taken
from the Democratic sails of Imperial
ISM and 'militarism" by the logic of
events in China that it is not surprising
that the Democratic navigatOrs should
feel nonplussed and puzzled as to how
these sails can now be set so as to
catch even some faint breeze of mis-
guided public sentiment. Some of the
chief "anti-imperialistic" organs that
might be expected to have some aid
and sympathy for the unfortunate
Democratic predicament are giving
only such cold comfort as is contained
in enthusiastic Endorsements of McKin-
ley's course.
For instance the New York Evening
Post, the chief organ Of anti-imperial-
ism and strong supporter of the third
party movement, has given forth edi-
torlal expressions as follows:
at cannot fail to be seen that the
part played by the United States has
been one of distinction
THAT the United States, notwith-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
WILL ASK FOR INJUNCTION.
Barton Heights and Lakeside Rail
way COMPANY at Odds.

Trouble is threatened between the town
of Barton Heights and The Lakeside
railway Company over a proposed change
OF tracks of the Lakeside line. The
BoUrd Of Supervisors OF Henrico county
were recently petitioned by the company
Tor the privilege OF changing the tracks
from School Street and continuing them
up Monteiro Avenue. The Judge of the
County Court heard both the company
and the town of Barton Heights Tuesday,
and agreed that the change should be
Glade, hut 40 order was entered.
Yesterday morning a gang was put at
work preparing for the proposed changing
pf the tracks II is claimed that the en-
trance to Montetro Avenue was blocked
by the work, and Mr. W. II. Beverage,
abe town attorney, was notified, who or
oered the obstruction removed and the
foreman was notified 10 stop work, which
ayas done.
The town of Barton Heights insists
thnJ the Town Council alone has the au-
rhority TO grant privileges over the
streets, and Mr.. Beverage VIII this morn
sns apply Tor an injunction enjC.ning and
restraining the railroad company from
further alterations of the track.
On the other hand it is pointed out that
the charter of the town of Barton Heights
gives that corporation no powers as 10 the
granting of franchises 10 common car
rtcrs, and provides that that power be
vested in the County Court of Henrico and
the Board of Supervisors. AS both of
these have concured in the plans for the
Changing of the tracks. the matter, the
car company claims, is settled. Judge
Nickham has directed Captain a. 5.
Guigon. counsel for the company, who had
the matter in charge, 10 prepare an order.
and the only formal acts remaining are its
signing and filing Owing 10 the pressure
OF business this has not been done as yet,
but Will be within a day or so.
The company points out the fact That
this change in the tracks is made SO as TO
benefit the people of Barton Heights, and
mat much expense has been stood in order
That the Improvements might be made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
Tears Disinhcritcd hem.

An Italian doctor, named Louis Cor
tusio, who died in the last century, left
some curious instructions as to the man
ner OF his burial. This gentleman, by his
Will, forbade his relations to weep at his
funeral on pain of being disinherited, und
appointed him or her who should laugh
the longest and loudest the principal heir
and legatee.
Not a stitch of black was to be display
ed, either in the house in which he should
die or in the church in which he should
be bured-they We're both TO be strewn
with flowers and green boughs on the day
of his funeral. Instead of the tolling of
bells, lively music was to accompany his
body to the church, and fifty MINISTRIES
were to march with the clergy sounding
their flutes, trombones and trumpets. The
bier was to be carried by twelve mar
rageable girls, clothed in green, to each
Of whom the testator bequeathed sum
of money for her dowry. Lastly, no one
in the procession was to wear black.
All these orders were absolutely carried
into effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12

paper this morning with reference to an al
legged plot to assassinate President Nc
Kinley and also the part which [ am SUI
posed to have taken in the matter I have
nothing TO say upon the subject except
that l have made an Investigation
which started with the State Committee
on tho line Of what I supposed to he polit-
lea! information. and I discovered either a
crank or . Baron Munchausen, and
on the principal that an ounce
OF prevention IS worth pound OF
cur. it Isl probable that my report to Sec
rotary Dicl: IS the cause for extra care
new being taken o. the President.
have nothing further to say upon this
suhj=cr. except thai regret that some one
has been indiscreer enough to make OF a
trifling matter the gigantic plot exposed
in tho papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
PEACE PROSPECTS IMPROVE.
Collapse Of General Dewct's Force Is
Daily Expected

PRETORIA, July 1.-THE British sue
cess at Bethlehem has considerably i'm
proved the prospects for peace, II Is said
The whole of the government officials Of
the orange Free State have SURRENDERED,
except the President himself.
Those officials who are prisoners have
been allowed to communicate with Presi-
dent Steyn for the purpose Of attempting
to prove TO him the uselessness Of con-
tinuancs OF the struggle which can only,
produced bIoodshed without any counter
balancing advantages.
The collapse of the forces Of General
DeWet is expected daily. The Beers here
say that the men have taken a solemn oath
never to personally surrender, but they
are beginning to see the unfairness OF sacri-
ficins life to personal wishes.
II is said that when General Botha learns
OF the defeat of his colleagues he viii
gladly enter into conference looking to the
establishment OF peace.
The need OF more civil administrators is
urgent, and the necessity for their APP
pointment is becoming daily more apparent.
Intelligent administrators with knowledge
of the people could undoubtedly greatly
aid in the future settlement Of difficulties,
inasmuch as q frank feeling in favor of
submission is prevalent among the Beers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
DIVIDE THE COSTS.
County and Property Owners to Pay

Expense Of Road.
The commissioners. Messrs 7. c. Rcdd.
County Surveyor. Nj f. Burton Sydnor
seay, G. w. Chamberlain and Ashton
schermerhorr. appointed by Judge T..
A. Nickham Of ienrico county. 10 act
or the request of the various parties IN
teresteG. 10 extend the LaburHam Avenue
from tina r.. F. and 7. Il. r. from the
present terminus OF the avenue at the emu
OF the Deep Run Hunt Grounds to the
Broad Street Road at the point known as
Johnson's Lane. otherwise known as Davis
Road, met at the junction Of the railroad
with 1hs avenue yesterday afternoon at
o'clock.
Laburnam Avenue is q road laid out by
tho late Major Ginter through his es5atg,
crossing tho Hermitage road at the Hill
Monument. and passing the Deep Run Hunt
Club property. The proposed road will
maka very valuable addition TO the
drives around Richmond
The property owners-AIrs. II. c.
Beattia and Mrs Johnson unanimously
agreed to recommend 10 the judge Of
the county to-day that the road be built
TIA county 10 bear one-half the cost the
parties interested agreeing to pay the
other half-throush whose land the
proposed road will run. are will
ing 10 give such land as is needed by the
county for this purpose without any COM
pensation. The cause OF this movement
aros. from the fact that the r., f and P
closed. Johnson's crossing. point one-half
mia above the end OF Thurman Avenue,
which mas been a public driveway for Is
or 2s years.
Representa- tives of the Hunt Club and
others interested in the movement were
also present a. the meeting.