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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
A NURSERY IN TIBET.
cE-a-by-babyism In the Forests
of This Obscure Country.

AOck-a-by-b ism In the Forests
of This Obscure Country.
Our first meeting with the Sifans pre-
sented many ludicrous features. We
we're plunging through the gloom Of the
Asrest when our ears were assailed
with a concourse Of yells which echoed
through the supernatural silence with
zh0stly weirdness. In this forbidding
wilderness we had not looked for signs
ri human habitation, so. hastily arrang-
ms ourselves in position, we prepared
ourselves for what seemed an inevita-
eles hostile attack. Long and anxiously
we awaited the onslaught Of our sup
aosed hidden assailants. when again
Che peace disturbing sound echoed al
most, it seemed, over our very heads.
sIancing upward. the mystery was
son explained, for in the lower branch
Is of the tree we could descry numerous
small bundles. each too large for an
gyrie and too small for windfall.
Both my Kiangsi and Gharlkauese
escort. with their superstitious natures
soused by these ghostlike sounds, visi-
3Iy paled beneath their dusky skins and
gazed furtively round in order to seek
Means of escape from this enchanted
spot. Even | was not little puzzled and
awed until. peering more closely, l be-
came aware of the fact that the dis
Garbing elements which had caused us
50 much concern arose from the fact
s2aat We had unwittingly stumbled upon
sg aboriginal nursery and that the
weird and ghostlike sounds emanated
1;0m several hungry and lusty lunged
infants Then the solemn stiffness was
3golSen by our hearty laughter, the ST.
Sans and Gharlkauese, as if to make
amends for their credulous fears, max
nlg the woods ring with their forced
outlaws. The Sifan Tibetans, as we
subsequently learned, place their chill
9ren in skin cradles and hang these
from the trees in the forests. the first
gTOm belief that they will be instruct
sd by the deities, the second that their
guII existence may not be endangered
Dry the abominable filth and squalor of
s&e settled regions. Several times in
8ae day they are visited by their moth
sgs, who provide them with food and
emain with them during the night, and
IA the forest home the child remains
until it is two or three years old and
has grown strong and healthy enough
2s stand the rigors of hardship and dis
Egse.-W. G. Jameson Reid in Golfers
Weekly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
GRAN TING A FAVOR.
Do 1t Graciously-Do Not wake thu

Do lit Graciously-Do Not Wake tha
Recipient FeeA Contemplate.
The essence of trhest kindness lies in
the grace with which it is performed.
Some men seem. to discount all graft
tude, almost make it impossible. by the
way in which they grant favors. They
make you feel so small, SO mean. so in
ferior; your cheeks burn with indigna-
ton in the acceptance of the boon YOU
seek at their hands. You feel it is like
a bone thrown at a dog instead of the
quick, sympathetic graciousness that
foreStallS your explanations and
valves your thanks with smile, the
pleasure of one friend who has been fa-
vored with the opportunity to be of
service to another. The man who
makes another feel like an insect re-
Ginning on redhot stove while he is
receiving a favor has no right to ex-
pect future gratitude; he should feel
satisfied if he receives forgiveness.
Let us forget the good deeds we have
done by making them seem small in
comparison with the greater things we
are doing and the still greater acts we
hope to do. This is true generosity and
will develop gratitude in the soul of
him who has been helped unless he is
so petrified in selfishness as to make it
impossible. But constantly reminding
man of the favors he has received
from you almost cancels the debt The
care of the statistics ShoJIld ha his uriv-
ilege; you are usurping his prerogative
when you recall them. Merely because,
it has beer our good fortune to be able
to serve some one we should not act
as if we held a mortgage on his immor-
tality and expect him to swing the cen
ser of adulation forever in our presence.
From 1.-THE Power of TRUTH by Will
liam George Jordan, Published by
Brentano's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
The Smiles Faded.

A pretty American girl travelling IN
England was sorely tried by the an
noyances and stares to which she was
subjected on account of her American
''peculiarities." She went into a shoe
shop in London to buy pair of shoes,
and the clerk tried on innumerable
pairs of veritable boats as she called
them, much to the amusement of two
Englishwomen customers seated near
by, who regarded her through their
'starers' as if she were some strange
animal in menagerie.
Finally the clerk said alphabetically
1--WE 'aven't anything narrow enough
for you, miss. You see, miss, our ladies
have wider feet because they walk so
much, miss"
The two Englishwomen smiled with
the air of superiority that she had met
for so long, and she felt she could
stand it no longer. do they walk on
their hands, too?" she flashed out.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Victoria and Napoleon.

queen Victoria once gave remark
sxsEe description of her visit to the
ssznb of Napoleon 1. during the reign
as Napoleon III. 1.-THE coffin is not yet
here" she wrote, "but in a small side
G,zapel OF st. Jerome. Into this the en-
ssror led me, and there l stood at the
8rm of Napoleon III, his nephew, be-
Ssre the coffin of England's bitterest
&gey I. the granddaughter of that king
vito hated him most and who most
wsgorously opposed him and this very
sHphew, who bears his name, being my
Essarest and dearest ally The organ OF
ME church was playing God Save the
Queen at the time, and this solemn
scene took place by torchlight and dur
ing a thunderstorm. Strange and won
.5erful indeedv'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

How to Remove Stones From Land.
Large rocks should be heated by
burning quantity Of brush on each
one, and then with good heavy sledge
and steel wedges most of them can be
split into fragments that can be hauled
off upon the drag. Medium sized rocks
may be drawn out by digging round
them, fastening a log chain upon the
lower side and attaching the team. Let
the horses start slowly. and with lit
tie effort the stone may be pulled out
at the second or third pull. A good
way to get rid Of stones is to bury
them, but bury them deep-not less
than three feet from the surface-as
they will be certain to work up to the
top in a few years, when the work has
to be done over again at considerable
cost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
NAPOLEON AND DANGER.
GilIray's Striking Cartoon, Which
Was Published In 1908.


The dangers which threatened Napo-
leon in the opening years of the nine
teenth century were shown by Gillray
in one of the most striking of all his
cartoons, the valley OF the Shadow Of
Death" which was issued Sept. "a,
1868 The valley is the valley of Bun
vans allegory. The emperor is pro-
ceeding timorously down treacherous
path bounded on either side by the wa
ters of StyX and hemmed in by a circle
of fame. From every side horrors are
Epringing up to assail him. The British
lion, raging and furious. is springing at
lis throat. The Portuguese wolf has
broken his chain. King DEATH mount
ed on a mule of true royal Spanish
breed has cleared at bound the body
of the ex-King Joseph, which has been
thrown into the ditch of StyX." Death
is posing his spear with fatal aim,
warningly holding up at the same time
his hourglass with the sand exhausted;
flames follow his course From the
smoke rise the figures Of Junot and
Dupont the beaten generals. The pa
pal tiara is descending as a Roman
meteor" charged with. lightnings to
blast the Corsican. The Turkish new
moon" is seen rising in blood. The
spirit of Charles XII" rises from the
flames to avenge the wrongs of Swe-
den. The imperial German eagle" is
emerging from a cloud; the Prussian
bird appears as scarecrow, making
desperate efforts to fly and screaming
revenge. From the "Lethean ditch the
american rattlesnake" is thrusting
forth a poisoned tongue. The Clutch
frogs are splitting out their spite, and
the Rhenish confederation is personi-
fed as herd of starved rats ready
to feast on the Corsican. The great
Russian BEAR" the only ally Napoleon
has secured, is shaking his chain and
grooming, formidable enemy in the
rear.-Frederic Taber Cooper and Ar
thur Bartlett Maurice in Bookman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Found His Place.

Two men were discussing the friends
Of their boyhood and in the course of
the conversation mentioned one old
schoolmate who had been the possessor
of a most unfortunate disposition.
81 wonder what became Of him?'
said one man. sit always seemed to
me that it wouldn't be possible for him
to get any enjoyment out of life or find
any sort of work that suited him."
'He has," said the other. II saw him
out west last year, and he has job
that suits him to T. He's station
master in place where there are for
ty trains a day coming and going, and
he sees somebody miss every one OF
them
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
sunset In the Canyons.

In the deep canyons one is soon over
taken by night. Indeed In some OF
these intricate pathways (the work of
aqueous erosion) the sunlight, if it en-
tiers at all, stays but few moments.
AS the sun goes down the changes that
are marshaled on are singularly beauti-
full. The vivid green tints Of the chap
arral so brilliant at midday begin to
fade and assume a deep purple, over
which a delicate silvery mist imper-
ceptibly draws its veil On it creeps,
the royal tint becoming more intense,
until suddenly it takes on fiery glow,
and over all the slopes there plays q
roseate light, the warm good night of
the upper range.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
AIDS TO HAPPINESS.
The Time When Help, Kindness
Sympa thy Count Most.

It is during the formative period.
time when a man is seeking to Q,
foothold, that help counts for M
when even the slightest aid is or
A few books lent to Andrew Carne
when he was beginning his car
were to him an inspiration, He
nobly repaid the loan; made poster
his debtor a millionfold by his ben
cence in sprinkling libraries over
whole country. Help the Saplings,
young growing trees of vigor;
mighty oaks have no need of your
The heartening words should CO
when needed, not when they seem O.
hypOcritic protestati0ns or deXtrC
preparations for future favors.
luubus, surrounded by his mutinC
crew, thred tening to kill him, alo
amid the crowd, had no one to sta
by him, but he neared land, and rich
opened before them Then they fell
his feet, proclaimed him almost a G
and said he truly was inspired frC
heaven. Success TRANSPORTED him;
long line of pebbly beach and a fe
trees made him divine A little
thence along the way, little clos
companionship, a little brotherly To-
in his hours of watching, waiting, ar
hoping, would have been great balm
his soul.
1t is in childhood that pleasure
count most, when the slightest inves
ment of kindness brings largest n
turns. Let us give the children SUI
light, love, cOmpanionship, sympath
with their little troubles and waeric
that seem to them SO great, genuin
interest in their growing hopes. thel
vague, unproportioned dreams an
warnings. Let US put ourselves int
their places, view the world throug
their eyes so that we may gently CO
rect the errors of their perspective b
our greater wisdom. Such trifies wi
make them genuinely happy, happie
by far than things thousand time
greater that come too late.-From eth
Power of Truth" by William Georg
Jordan, Published by Brentano's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Painting Animals Eyes.

One of the most difficult things which
the artists and taxidermists of the gov
eminent studio have to do is the pain,
ing and preparation of glass eyes TO
the mammals, birds and reptile
mounted at that institution for exhfbl
ton In the National museum.
These 'teyes" are made of glass, hol
low within and from the rear, SO thG
the inner surface may be painted an
color desired. AS no two animals eye
are alike and as the colors are ofte
complicated and unusual, it requires
great deal of skill, study and practic
before one is competent &c undertak
the work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

A correspondent of the Scientific
American thus describes his method of
stropping his razor: Every one knows
that metal expands with heat. | put
my razor, handle kept out, just before
stropping in boiling water and leave it
until it has absorbed as much heat as
I can stand in handling. While the
blade is hot strop it well. The metal
coo!s as I strop. In about twenty five
strokes the edge is sharpened and is
keener when cold, for the metal con-
tracts while sharpening"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Life snrsrs superstition.

The superstitiOus collier is oftr
laughed to scorn, but miner in mort
Wales Is just now thanking his luck
stars that he believes in omens. II
was boring under some coal and VIZ
startled by seeing rat scuttlina ava.
He walked away from the spot. an
directly afterward a large fall of Goa
occurred just over the place where tn
man had been working. -London StanG
ard.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
The Reggar,s sign.

Smith Seeing beggar bearing sig
reading, deaf and Dumb")-Id like
help this poor fellow. but / don't knoN
how to tell whether he is really de-
and dumb
Beggar (softly)-Read the sign. mh
ter; read the indianapolis .Ioai
nal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
HANDLING ANIMALS.
Done Properly, Hardly the Most W.
cioas Will Resent 1T.

Done Property, Hardly the Most VI
ciotls VIII Resent IT.
''There is hardly a living creature"
said a naturalist, that will not permit
a human being to touch it if it is done
in the right way. 1t is necessary to
be gentle and patient and at the same
time without fear. / have seen natives
scratch the heads of tigers and lions
within few days after they were
trapped Hunters of wild elephants
often crawl among a herd and rub
their legs. The great brutes, although
they are on the alert, will permit the
caress and stand still until the plucky
hunter is able to slip a rope around
the leg of the animal he wishes to cap
ture.
in orr own country | have seen
many men who can creep to trout
stream and gently place their hands
under trout. Very softly they rub
its belly, and the trout will lie quite
still until with a sudden jerk it is land
ed on the bank.
II have also seen professional rat
catchers put their hands, palm upward,
before a rat hole when the ferrets were
driving them. AS a rat ran out it
would sit still on the rat catcher's
hand. Then with his other hand he
would stroke it delicately, and in three
times out of four ne would manage to
lift the rat without alarming it and
drop it into his bag.
81 have even known man who could
handle the salt water blue crab, the
most belligerent and vindictive crea-
ture in the sea-"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Nothing to Show For 1t.

"Say. doctor, what's that last So item
in your bill forY'
''Let me see. Oh, yes; gave you
thorough examination on that day.
Don't you remember?
'Sure I remember. But do you sup
pose I am going to pay you for that
when you took up an hour Of my time
and then couldn't find anything the
matter with me after all?"-Buffalo
Express.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
willing. but Not Anxious.

Ministers sometimes observe some Gu
.EUus phases of human nature among
persons soliciting their services in the
performance of marriage ceremony.
'WiIr you take this woman for your
seeded wife? p asked clergyman Of a
would be bridegroom.
eyes; I'll take her." remarked the
man in a half detected tone, "but," he
saded. with surprising frankness, I'D
mther it were her sister"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Civic Pride.

ST don't know what we're gOin' to do
abort them two leadin' citizens" said
Bronch0 Bob. They're lookin' fur one
another with six shooters from morniD
till night"
s.Has an insult passed."
mo; it wasn't any insult, but some
doubt ariz as to which was the Oldest
inhabitant, an they're both determined
to settle the question fur good an ALL
Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
HOW to Check Coughing.

Here is a remedy by which the worst
fit of coughing can be checked in
church or theater: Pour about half
teaspoonful of good, pure cologne into
your handkerchief and hold this before
your open mouth. Inhale deep breath
or two of the perfume impregnated air,
and the coughing attack will be neatly
and agreeably nipped in the bud.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
As He Understood.

Mr. Crawfoot-I swan, Martha, prop
sysy must be cheap up in the city.
Mrs. Crawfoot-What makes you
a4ink so, Sile?
Mr. Crawfoot-Why, the paper says
fhey have five and ten cent stores. Man
sxszld take dollar and buy dozen of
sapea- philadelphia Inquirer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
The Thunder Makers.

''De worp am a great big playhouse
Bald Charcoal Eph in one Of his rumi-
native moods, "an' whilst de stahs am
doin' dey big stunts in de centah OBJ de
stage de res oh us am pushin' scenery
an maxim thundahsto'ms wild de tin
sheet, Mistah Jackson" - Baltimore
NoxuS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
A Ruse.

Mrs. Rangle-rve advertised for a
servant for a whole week with no re-
suits.
Mrs Cumso-Well, I advertised for q
good looking lady help and had thirty
four to select from the first day.-Balti-
more Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
The ReIIe.

eff Jack Nospud should ask you to
marry him." simpered Maudie, calling
up blush, 'what would you do?"
"What I have always DONE" said Ma
bel. "Send him to you."-Chicago Trib-
une
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
a difference.

Miss Parcavenue-Are you going TO
the musicale at the De Squalles' to-
night?
Miss Utaplace-I don't know. Are
they going to have music or is Gwendo-
Ign going to sing ?-Exchange
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Worm.

EST am but wormr' protested, be-
ing in groveling, penitential mood.
"0h, / think you're just nice enough
~ eat, actuallyw cried the faithful lit
he wife.
"That shows you're getting to be an
I'D hen" whimpered l, more cast down
e8an ever.-Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
A Literalist.

Wealthy Citizen-But said distinct
Is in my advertisement that l wanted
80 reliable colored coschman," and you
we red faced Irishman.
Applicant-But, sure, sor, isn't red as
ssSiable color as black?-Baltimor
American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
The Acme of Weakness.

Undergraduates hearted? Well,
should say; he's the limit.
Thingumbob-Is that so?
McJigger-Nothing can make him
fight. Why, I've even seen him let a
man cheat him out of his turn in the
barber shop, and he never said word.
Philadelphia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

Have something to do.
Don't do it.
Get somebody else to do it.
Watch him do it.
Convince yourself that you could
have done it ever so much better If it
had been worth while.
Rest from your labOrs.
Do the thing that has to be done as
leisurely as possible. more haste less
speed" Do it we'll, SO that you won't
have to do it again. Avail yourself Of
all labor saving devices, Invent some.
Rest. Never do today that which
may be done as well tomorrow, for to-
morrow you may not need to do 1t.
This advice Is not new, but it is worth
regarding. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

sLoafey tells me he hasn't been so
busy for years"
Nonsense! That job he has Is a
cinch. He never has to work hard
there"
"That's just it. He's been fired, and
he's chasing around after another job
now."- Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
He knew.

ssThis is rather an unusual hour &c
you to be going to lunch. Not hung,
SO early, are your
'.No, but I will be by the t'.~A L
waiter condescends to notice me. E
change.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

The Adirondack government reserve
contains 1,355,S51 acres, and private
parks aggregate 100000 acres. The Cat
skill reserve is $3.50 acres.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13
Great Exercise.

"Is he fond of exercise?"
"Yes; he walks in his sleep."-De-
trOit Free Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

Only "a per cent of doctors reach sew
enty years, but AZ per cent of clergy
men do So
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

Willie Littleboy-What's the hero
anyhow?
Bob Thsckneck-A hero Is Teller that
dast to tie tin can to a bulldogs tall
Smart Set.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-13

Fire and sword are but slow engines
of destruction in comparison with the
habbler.-Steele.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-16
Tendency of the Tines.

The tendency of medical science Is
toward preventive measures. The best
thought of the world is being given to
the subject. 1t is easier and better to
prevent than TO cure has been fully
demonstrated that pneumonia. one Of
the most dangerous diseases that med
ical men have to contend with, can
be prevented by the use of DIR. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Pneumonia
always results from a cold or from an
attack of influenza (grip), and 1t has
been solved that this remedy counter.
acts any tendency of these diseases to-
ward pneumonia. This has been fully
proven in many thousands of cases
in which this remedy has been used
during the years, and can be relied
upon with implicit confidence. Pneu,
monia often results from a slight cold
when no danger is apprehended until
it is suddenly discovered that there
is fever and difficulty in breathing and
pains in the chest, then it is announced
that the patient has pneumonia. Be on
the safe side and cake Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy as o o as the cold is
contracted. 1t always cures. For sale
by all druggists.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-16
Notice for Publication.
(Homestead Entry No. 4SS7.)

tHOmestead ENTRY NO. $500
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. M, Jan.
26, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
or receiver at Santa Fe, N. NJ, on
March 10, 1903, viz: Joseph Davis, for
the sen NEA, NEA SEA Sec. so,
SWA NWA, NWH S "a Sec. 33, T.
9 N. r. 8 E.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
William Tucker, of Galisteo, N. M;
Mauricio Gomez, of Galisteo, N. M;
Anastacio Sandoval, of Galisteo, N. M;
Nicolas Tenorio, of Santa Fe, N. M.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-16
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 4499

(Homestead Entry No. 4499.)
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan.
30, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of her intention to make final proof in
support of her claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Probate
Clerk of Bernalillo County, at Albu.
querque, N. NJ, on March 10, 1908, viz:
Hannah e. Downs, for the SEA Sec.
IL, T. 10 N, r. 3 E.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
James e. Elder, of Albuquerque, N.
M; Mrs. Leila A. Brown, of Albuquer-
que, N. M; David Stewart, of Albu.
querque, N. M; Thomas Hall, of Albu.
querque. N. M.
MANUEL R. OTERO, Register.