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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
When Doctors Fall out.

Oshkosh, Oct. 10.-The state
board of health was called upon
to decide what had become of a
controversy between two physi-
clans as to case of illness that
was alleged to be smallpox and
was also called chickenpox. The
patient is a child aged seven
months, the fathers name being
Richard Androwschke.
DIR. Roos, being called, dag
nosed the illness as smallpox.
He notified the health depart
ment and ordered a contagious
disease card put up.
DIR. Wilkie, the health officer,
declared the case was one of
chickenpox and not smallpox,
and resisted the mandates of the
attending physician.
The attention of the mayor was
called and Secretary Wingate of
the state board of health notified.
He sent representative to the
city in the person of DR.. J. Fl.
Mcneil of F'on du Lac. That
gentlemen said last evening that
the case was Enthusiastically
smallpox and ordered a quaran-
tine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17

The Thomas Wilson was built
at West Superior in 1891, and
had a gross measurement of 1913
tons, and was valued at $125, 900
in the Inland Lloyds register.
The loss is a total one to the
steel trust, which carries no in
surance on it's vessels.
Cheboygan, Mich, Oct. 9.-The
whaleback steamer Thomas IL
son, of the Pittsburg Steamship
company or steel trust feet,
is ashore at Bailey's Harbor on
a rocky bottom. The wrecker
Favorite left here early this
morning to effect her release.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Off on Shooting Trip.

Madison, Oct. 9.-Lieutenant
Gov. Jesse Stone, Internal Rev
enue Collector James G.. Mono
han and Geo. A. Lougel, manager
of the Park hotel, left tonight for
a shooting trip to Door creek, on
Lake Waubesa, near Mcfarland
Senator John G. Spooner and
former Governor George w.
Peck are expected to join them in
the morning. The party will
probably be out the remainder of
the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
LaFo1lette Much Better.

Madison, Oct 15.-Governor
LaFollette is now we'll on the
road to recovery. If his health
continues to improve he will take
a trip south and east, presum-
ably to the French Lick Springs.
DIR. Fox gave the following
statement:
stThe governors condition is
rapidly improving, and it is rea-
sonable to expect continuance
of improvement so that he will, in
a short time, be able to resume
his official duties.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Tries Insect Powder,

Baraboo, Oct. 12.-Ralph Jack
son secured some insect poison
in the county Jail and swallowed
almost enough to cause his death.
Doctors saved his life. His al
legged accomplice, Henry Fort,
was captured at the home of
Jackson 5 father at La Vale.
Yesterday Jackson attempted
suicide by swallowing a large
amount of tobacco. He is charged
with abduction.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
SLABS Ex-Judge'S Face.

Eau Claire, Oct. 1O.-Warren
Flint, lumberman, became an
gered at questions asked him in
court on cross examination by
x-Circuit Judge w. F. Bailey
and struck Mr.. Bailey in the face
on the street today. Policeman
Harrington interfered and Flint
seized Harrington by the throat,
but was thrown down and taken
into custody. Flint paid $50 fine
and costs in the municipal court
this afternoon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Changes in Bank at Cumberland


Cumberland, Oct. PA deal
has just been closed whereby
Lewis Larson of the bank of
Spooner acquires possession of
the stock formerly owned by S.
w. Hines, P. d. jacobson, j.
Axilrod and p. Wachter in the
Island City bank of this city, and
commencing next week Mr.. Lar
son assumes the position Of
cashier of the bank. The bank
will continue under the present
name of the Island City Bank,
but the firm name will be Ritan
& Larson, bankers, instead of O.
A. Ritan & Co., bankers. Mr..
Larson is we'll known in the
financial circles of northern Wis
consin, he having been engaged
in the mercantile business at Eau
Claire for several years and at
the early age of % was elected
to the Office of county clerk of
Eau Claire county. In 1889 he
engaged in mercantile business
at West Superior and for several
years served that city as presi-
dent Of the board of public
works, and also as city comp
troller. For the past five years,
until quite recently, he was
cashier of the Lumberman's
bank of Shell Lake, but a few
months ago went to Spooner,
where in partnership with G. S.
Nelson, he founded the Bank of
Spooner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
A Man of Experience.

You are quite sure, Uncle Bushrod,"
she queried, THAT Judy has no idea
there are only books in those two
boxes you took this morning over to
the courthouse in the cartY
Miss May" answered the old chap,
with dignity, 81 done had three wives,
an Judy's de las. | reckon. An
jes' tell you dis, honey, dom trus' no
colored DOMAINS tongue."-Mrs. Burton
Harrison In Lippincotts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Firth Resigns.

Ashland, Oct 12.-It is stated
that Undersheriff Firth has ten
dered his resignation to take eff
feet the first of next month. It
is understood that he makes the
resignation in order to accept a
position with a well-known Mil
waukee business house. Mr..
Firth has been sheriff of Ashland
county, and under-sheriff twice.
He has made a good and efficient
officer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Suit Against Bohdsf1en

Chippewa Falls, Oct. 1.-THE
city council instructed the city
attorney to begin proceedings
against the bondsmen of William
J. Mcdonald, ex-city clerk, to
recover $17O8.63, which it is al
legged Mcdonald drew in salaries
on orders issued on city officials.
Mcdonald, who is now in the
West, was clerk five years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Baraboo Editor Retires.

Baraboo, Oct 15.-John II.
Powers, for many years editor
of the Baraboo Republic, has re-
tired and gone to the Rocky
Mountains for his health. In
the past he has either been
owner or part owner of the
Durand Times, Trempeleau
County Times, Elroy Union,
Reedsburg Free Press and the
Baraboo Republic. He has been
engaged in the work for almost
half a century. He will be sue
ceeded by the Hood brother.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on So
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if 1t fails to cure YOUR
cough or cold. We also guarantee
a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfact-
DRY or money refunded.
Fox Bros. PHARMACY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17

& /
Guinand Brothers, the Ashland
jewelers. have the finest class of
goods and the largest stock any
where in northern Wisconsin. Call
on them for ANYTHING in the jewelry
line. If.
Mrs. T. Brakeman of Parsnallville,
Mich, was troubled with salt rheum
for thirteen years and had tried a
number of doctors without relief.
After two applications of Banner
Salve, her hands became better and
in a short time she was entirely
cured. Beware of substitutes. For
sale by Frost and Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17

Button Holes For Sale Here" Is a
sign which peers out through rather
dirty window Of lower floor tene-
ment on the east side. In view of the
possibility that it might mean just
what it said and that the dealer really
sold holes for buttons Tribune re-
porter Investigated.
A womasa whose dress was a mixture
of bathing suit and ball gown answer
ed his knock.
you sell buttonholes hereY was
asked.
NAV, we make 'emp' she exclaimed,
with as much disgust as very squeaky
voice was capable of showing.
''Well, the sign in the window says
"Never mind the signv' she snapped
back. What do you want with me?"
She was finally persuaded to tell
something of her new business.
You see, it's this way" she began.
"The working girls who live over here
have to dress pretty well and do it on
little money. Most of 'em makes their
own clothes, but they have not too
much time to do the work in. Now, If
you was a woman you'd know that it
was mighty hard to make buttonholes,
specially by hand. Poor girls can't af-
ford buttonhole machines. They make
up the dresses and bring 'em over to
us, and we put In the buttonholes at
SO much hole, 'cording to the kind Of
stuff and how well they wants it done.
And that's all there Is to it"--New
York Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Late Wisconsin News.

toll on your person." Gengnagle
answered, eyes, [ have your
honor" "Then give it to the
officer" said the Judge. Where
upon Gengnage brought out a
pistol an inch and a half long of
the kind used for watch charms.
The Judge fined Gengnage S.
for contempt of court and ad-
iourned the case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
cbos p wossmar Evanston

Chas. R. Wessmar, Evanston, ILL.,,
writes: ''My boy q years old had
a severe cold which refused to yield
to any treatment until we tried
Foley's Honey and Tar. He was
completely cured before using one
bottle. Take none but Foley's.
For sale by Frost and Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17

Bellavita, Arsenic Beauty Tablets
and pills for the complexion; 10 day
treatment soc. 80 days treatment
$1.0O. Sold by Fox Bros, Washburn'
Wis. tt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17

S. A. ingalls,, Crown Point, N. Y,
writes: "My wife suffered from
kidney trouble for years. She was
induced to try Foley's Kidney Cure
and In less than week after she be-
gan using it, she was greatly i'm
proved and three bottles cured her. "
For sale by Frost & Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
original.

what do you think Of my ideas?" in
quired the would be contributor.
''Well," replied the editor, handing
back the manuscript, you've got one
very original idea"
whats that?"
"Your idea that your ideas are origi-
al."-Philadelphia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-10-17
Buy and TRY a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, go buy and
try box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped c. C. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, 1oc.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-05

and, turning as quickly as could,
hurried into the road and followed the
shadow l could just perceive disap-
pearing in the woods above me. i was
bound gentlemen, as you see, to, fol-
low out my adventure to the end. But
my task now became very difficult, for
the moon was high and shone down
upon the road so distinctly that could
not follow the person before me as
closely as wished without running
the risk of being discovered. l there
fore trusted more to my ear than to
my eye. and as long as | could hear
his steps in front of me was satisfied.
But presently, as we turned up this
very hill | ceased to hear those steps
and so became confident that he had
taken to the woods was so sure Of
this that did not hesitate to enter
them myself, and. knowing the paths
well. as have every opportunity Of
doing. living as we do, directly oppo-
site this forest, easily found my way
to the little clearing that have reason
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-05

ton detective dryly. "How came that
flower on the scene of the murder?"
She smiled and seemed equal to the
emergency.
THAT is a. mystery for usN all to
solve" she said quietly, looking into
the eyes of her questioner.
E "A mystery it is your business to
solve" corrected the district attorney.
"Nothing that you have told us in sup
port of your innocence would in the
eyes of the law weigh for one instant
against the completely shown by that
one piece of circumstantial evidence
against you"
Her smile carried certain high
handed denial of this to one heart
there at least. But her words were
humble enough.
turning like lightning to where Sweet
water stood lowering upon her from
out his half closed eyes. she impetu-
ously cried: You. sir. you who with
out call to do so have presumed to ar
rogate the office of detective from
those whose right it was to act in this
matter. prove yourself equal to your
presumption by finding out the ex-
PLANTATION of this mystery yourself. 1t
can be found out. for. mark, ] did not
carry that flower into the room where
it was found. This am ready to swear
to before God and before man.
Her hand was raised her whole at
titude spoke defiance and-hard as it
was for Sweetwater to acknowledge ii
truth. He felt that he had received
a challenge, and. with a quick glance
at Knapp, who barely responded by a
shrug, he shifted over to the side OF
Dr. Talbot.
Amabel at once dropped her hand
May go?" she now cried appeal
ingly to Mr.. Courtney II really have
no more to say. and am tired
1 .'Did you see the figure of the mar
who brushed by you in the wood? Was
is that Of the old man you saw on.ths
j doofstep?"
At this direct question Frederick
quivered in spite of his logged sell
control. But she. with her face up
turned to meet the scrutiny of thu
speaker. showed only childish kine
OF wonder. why do you ask that
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-05

"T7ltS am ready to slCeGr to before God
i Grld before 7lld1l!"
is t;s.-se any doubt about it's being the
same?"
What an actress! Frederick stood
appalled, Efe had been amazed at the
skill with which she had manipulated
her story so as to keep her promise to
him and yet leave the way open for
I. that further confession which would
alter the whole into a denunciation of
| himself which he would find It diff
! cult if rot impossible to meet. But
/ this extreme discrimination made him
lose heart. 1t showed her to be an an
\ tagonist of almost illimitable resource
and secret determination.
Il did not suppose there could be any
doubt" she added, in such natural
tone Of surprise that Mr.. Courtney
dropped the subject and Dr. Talbot
] turned to Sweetwater, who for the mo-
! ment seemed to have robbed Knapp Of
a his rightful place as the coroner's con-
4 fidant.
I shall we let her go for the PRESENT."
he whispered ''She does look tired,
poor girl"
The public challenge which Sweet
water had received made him wary,
and his reply was a guarded one.
II do not trust her, yet there is much
i to confirm her story. Those sand
wiehes, now. She says she dropped
them in Mrs. Webb's yard under the
pear tree and that the bag that held
them burst open. Gentlemen, the birds
We're so busy there on the morning aft
er the murder that could not but no
tice them. notwithstanding my absorp-
tion in greater matters. l remember
wondering what they were all pecking
at SO eagerly Then the length of time
that elapsed between the moment Ia
bel was seen rushing from Mrs. Webb's
,, gate and the hour in which he bought
the bread has never been quite ac-
counted for. Though doubt that so
old man would find strength for that
tourney to the woods, l can but ac-
, knowledge that it would account for
those very minutes we have had some
difficulty in filling up. But the flower
whose presence on the scene of guilt
she challenges me to explain! How
about that, sirs? And then the money
so deftlyorebutied by her-can any ex-
PLANTATION make her other than acces-
sorry to a crime OH whose fruits she
lays her hand in way tending solely
: to concealment? No, srs, and so
shall not relax my vigilance over her
. actions even if, in order to be faithful
: to it, have to suggest that a warrant
( be made put for her 9imDrisonment."
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-05

II rushed dacau toaUard the lonel2l roGd.n
10 think you gentlemen have since be-
come, acquainted with. But, though,
from the sounds heard was assured
that the person was following was
not far III advance of me, l did not
dare to enter this brilliantly illumined
space. especially as there was every in
itdication of this person having COM
| pleted whatever task he had set for
himself. indeed was sure that l
heard his steps coming back. So, for
the darkest place l could find and let
this mysterious person pass sne. When
he had quite disappeared, made my
own retreat. for it was late, and was
afraid OF being missed at the bali. But
later. OF. rather. the next day. re-
turned and began a search for the
4 money which. was confident. had
4 been left ia these woods by the person
IL had been following found it, and
when the man here present, who,
/ though mere fiddler, has presumed
to take Il leading part in this inter
4 view. came upon me With the bills in
MY hand. vas but burying deeper the
i'll gotten gains ! had come upon
"Ah. and SC making them your own .
quoth Swoetwater, stung by the sar-
casn in that word fiddler.
But with suavity against which
every attack fell powerless she met
his significant look with one fully as
q significant and quickly said:
& IF had wanted the money for my
self. 1 would not have risked leaving il
where the murderer could find it by
another motive for my action. motive
with which few. if any. of you will be
willing TO credit me. | wished to save
the murderer, whom had some rea
son. as you see. for thinking l knew
, from the consequences of his own ac
ton"
Mr.. Courtney. DR.. Talbot and ever
Mr.. Sutherland. who naturally believed
!. she referred 10 label and who, one anG
all. had a lingering tenderness for thi.
unfortunate old man which not ever
: this seeming act of madness on hi:
part could quite destroy. felt species
: of reaction at this and surveyed til,
singular being before. them with per
! haps the slightest shade of reientin:
in their severity. SWeetwater alon,
] betrayed restlessness. Knapp SHOWED
no feeling at all. while Frederick look
ed like one petrified and moved neithe
hand nor foot
Crime that is the outcome of fore
thought is despicable," she went or
with deliberatenesS so hard that til
, more susceptible of her auditors shud
! dered. But crime that springs frof
some imperative and overpowering nj
: cessity Of the mind or body might we
awaken sympathy, and ! am nc
7 ashamed of having been sorry for thi
frenZied and suffering man. Weak an
impulsive as you may consider me,
: did not want him to suffer on accour
of a moments madness, as he undoub
eddy would IL he were ever found wit
: this money in his possession, so
plunged 1t deeper into the soil an
trusted to the confusion which Grim
always awakens even in the stronge'
mind for him not to discover my SUI
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-05
w. A. McHENRY, Pres. SEARS McHENRY, Cashier
First National Bank.
DENISoN, IOWA.
Capital and Surplus, $125,ooo.oo. 4
Deposits - 425.ooo.oo.
Loans 45o,ooooo.
SEARS McHENRY, Cashier
: = n 7sff as
w. A. McHENRY. Pres.
S125,ooo.oo.
425.ooo.oo.
$50, 900. 90.


we nng caSte 70 le l9r
patronage. Esa
MONEY TO LOAN ON LONG OF SHORT TIME. N
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-05

The Mystery OF Agatha Webb.
By Anna Katharine Green
Copyright, 1900, by Anna Katharine Green.

III 1901 Anna aHan eGpm
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
KENSICO FARM SCHOOL.
WHAT THE BOYS FIND TO DO IN THE WIN
TER-NEw COTTAGE TO BE BUILT SOON.

WHAT THE BOYS FIND TO DO IN THE WIN
TER-NEw COTTAGE TO BE BUILT SOON.
The boys at Kensico Farm School. OF the Chill
dren's Aid Society. busy pulling down the old
house which has stood upon the farm for a cen
tury or more. AS soon this is done they Will
dig the cellar and lay the foundation wall for
the new cottage money for which Cs7 600 was given
by Tribune reader after the publication of an
article some weeks ago on the work of the society
The new house will resemble an ordinary farm
house. II will be two story frame structure with
wide veranda. and will contain about twelve
rooms. There are already cottages on the
estate. one accommodating forty and the other
twenty boys. The institution also includes a steam
laundry, a dairy. schooIhouse infirnary black
smith shop, an immense barn, which houses the
cattle and farm produce and an icehouse which
the boys have just hlled from the pond Under the
guidance Of men and women instructors the boys
do all the house and farm work OF the place There
are sixty cows in the dairy and the milk from it
supplies one Of the hospitals in this city There are
sixty inmates at present, all OF whom remain vol
unfairly. They range in age from six 10 eighteen
years. Those fourteen years old and younger at
tend school daily. The infrmary which was nut
up two years ago. has said Charles L. Brace 10
a Tribune reporter yesterday. acted like a charm
for since its erection there has been no case of
illness requiring its Use while previous there
were several scares.
The boys work IN groups. and at present various
hduSt1es ddi are IN progress Eesdes the smithing,
house wood from the timber land and stones and
rocks from the farm are being drawn for a new
farm road.
Robert, n. Brace started for Texas on wednes-
day with twenty-one boys. averaging fourteen
years OF age all Of whom are TO be adopted into
farm homes.
on Washington's Birthday dinner to two hun
qI qTea boys residents al the Newsboys' Lodging
House. No. Duane-st is 10 be given by Randolph
3I1ggenneliner Aiter the dinner which is SET for
by some OF Mr.. Guggenheimers friends
In the twenty-seven schools OF the Children's Aid
Society there are this winter seven thousand In
daily attendance. The organiza ton also SUPPORTS
four lodging houses for boys and one FOR siris 80 -
New-York tribune., 1901-02-08
MS Wall WAS STOPPED By GOVERNMENT
AND THE BRITISH PREMIUM SYNDICATE" PRO
MorER DISAPPEARED FROM HIS CREDITORS.

AND THE BRITISH PREMIUM SYNDICATE PRO-
MorFR DISAPPEARED FROM HIS CREDITORS
A man calling himself u. Graham hired an
office on the third floor of the building. No. los
FuItcn-st. about a month ago and had The Brit
ish Premium Syndicate painted the door Of the
room A week later he arranged to have advertise
ments printed IN newspapers circulating in
country districts declaring that. the syndicate
offered prize worth 50 TO every person who sent
% cents with the solution Of a simple puzzle that
was printed in the advertisement. Then he had
some circulars printed and hired two young women
10 aid him in addressing envelopes. AS fast as
foolish people 90 and solutions TO him.
he returned TO them through the mails circulars
telling them that they would be entitled TO receive
cash prizes after selling a certain number Of
watches which the syndicate would furnish at
much a watch.
The man continued 70 receive letters containing
money for about a week. and then there was a
sudden stoppage OF his mail He was surprised at
FIRST but soon learned that the Postoffice Depart
nent having received complaints about the swindle
he was carving on. had issued fraud order
against the syndicate" Possibly he thought IL
was time for him escape arrest He disappeared
from his orfce about a week ago. and II was said
in the building yesterday that he had not been seen
about the office since then. When he went away
had hired to address envelopes for him. They
stood outside the office time yesterday after
noon, hoping that he might come back and pay the
money they had earned reporter who found
office and had surrendered the KEY 70 the tanttor
OF the building a week ago