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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11
WHITE HOUSE FUNCTIONS.
They May Be An Evil, But They Can
Not Be Escaped.

A New York paper printed an edi-
torial recently the burden of which
was that senators and representatives
in congress neglected their legislative
duties to attend social functions. 1t be-
walled what it termed aping the Gus
toms of the monarchial courts of Eu-
rope, and prayed for a return to the
days OF democratic Simplicity" which,
| it averred, marked the early days Of
| the republic. The solitary illustration
| of what it meant was the citing of ira
dition that Thomas Jefferson rode on
| horseback to the capital to be inau-
| gurated, hitched his horse to the paling
| fence, while he went inside to take the
| oath, and that at the close of the in
augural ceremony he unhitched his
steed, remourted, and rode to the
| white house.
| The editor forgot to cite the historic
| fact that Washington when president,
gave levees quite as formal and cere-
monious as those of the court of ST.
James. The father of his country WAS
| an ariStOcrat to his finger tips Sim
plicity, whether democratic or repub-
lican, never characterized his official or
social intercourse with his fellow citi-
zens. His apparel was in the height of
| the fashion of his day, of the finest and
costlieSt material, and made in Lon.
don At his leveeS he and Mrs Wash
+! ington stood on daiS to receive their
! guests. Washington was as scrupulOus
in attending to the social as to the Of
fetal duties of his high position, yet
no one then or since thought of yelling
| functions at him.
If Jefferson rode to the capitol on
horseback, as tradition says he did, it
was not through any excess Of demo-
cratic or republican simplicity" but
simply because Pennsylvania avenue,
which lies in hollow all the way from
Fifteenth street to the front of Capt.
tol Hill, was then unpaved, and in the
early days of March, when the inaugu-
ration took place, was sea of mud
and impossible for vehicles unless
drawn by two or three yoke of oxen
Jefferson, like most Americans of that
day, was an accomplished horseman,
and generally preferred riding horse
back over the muddy roads of Virginia
and the Doggy streets of Washington to
going in any sort of vehicle.
When David b. Hill was in the SEN
ate he, like the New York editor in
question, deplored the time given to
social functions by senators and rep
resentatives, and gave out an interview
on the subject in which he declared
that the only way to remedy the
matter would be to bundle all the wom-
en- out of Washington and keep them
out as long as congress was in session.
Indifferent as Hill is to personal or
partisan criticism, he quailed before
the storm of indignant protest from all
sections of the country that his flout-
ing of women aroused and admitted
that he was sorry he ever gave out that
interview
Suppose all social functions were
stopped what would be the effect2
Simply that card parties-mostly polk
er games-"stag' dinners, and drink
ing bouts would take the place of teas,
dinners, receptions, and balls and the
second state of the statesman would be
worse than the first.-Brooklyn Eagle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

At the door he stopped in surprise.
Margaret, who was always ready to
receive him, in the daintiest of after
noon dresses, when he returned, sat by
the kitchen table in soiled morning
wrapper Her hair was disheveled
and sprinkled with flour; one hand
was done up in a white cloth, and two
. fingers of the other hand showed great
burns. Her head rested on her arms,
and she was crying bitterly.
Rob was startled. 1t was several
minutes before he could understand
what was the trouble. At last, how
ever. with her tear-stained face hidden
against his coat, Margaret sobbed out
history of the days disasters.
Rob laughed; but it was a comforting
laugh. 'Is that all?" he exclaimed,
cherily. Don't worry about that, little
wife. / wasn't my mothers hired girl
all one year for nothing. That's the
very cake she always used to have me
make. got to be quite an expert at it..
It's pity if l can't make one more"
Ten minutes later Rob, enveloped in
a great kitchen apron, was busily at
work stirring up another cake.
Its lucky we have plenty of eggs.
How many cakes did you make, any
way" he asked, as he noticed the great
pile of egg-shells.
"Four!' Margaret looked foolish as
she answered "You didn't know what
silly wife you had married, did you,
poor boy?' She tried to speak lightly.
but Rob caught the note of usefulness
in her voice. Margaret was very sensi-
tive about her deficiencies in the Gull
linary line.
Rob took the sweet face between two
very fioury hands and FASTENED to as
sure her, for the twentieth time that
he did not care the least bit in the
world whether she could bake cake or
not.
That evening at the sociable Mrs.
Wiley hustled up to Margaret, exclaim-
ing, "Your angel-food cake was simply
delicious, Mrs. Archer. I believe it
was even better than the one you
brought before, and that is saying a
good deal. l am coming over some day
to have you show me how to do it,
Margaret and Rob exchanged laugh
ing glances. Margaret could afford to
laugh then, but she registered vow
that before the next sociable she would
be able to make an angel-food cake
equal to that one.
And she kept her word They al
most lived on angel-food cake for the
next two weeks, and it seemed to Mar
gaTet that sue never would want to see
one again; but at the end of that time
even her mother could not make a
better one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

Mrs. Ashton, of New Albany, Ind,
according to the Chicago Record-Her-
aid, has been the wife of four veterans
of the civil war and has been granted
pensions as the widow of three of them
Commissioner Ware has been investi-
eating her case, and finds that it is
without parallel. Her first husband
served four years as a private in an
Indiana regiment, and contracted rheu~
matism, from which he died in 1876
Two years later she applied for pen
sion, which was granted, and she con-
tinued to draw it until 1882, when she
married another veteran. and her pen
sion stopped. Husband No. 2 lived for
five years Upon his death she made
her second application and was grant
ed pension as his widow, which she
continued to receive until she married
for the third time, when the pension
bureau was promptly notified of her
third matrimonial venture, and her
name was again dropped from the rolls.
In 1899 for the third time she applied
for a pension, representing that hus-
band No. 3, who was a captain, had
died from wounds received in the SER
vice. Her name was again added to
the list without delay, because exper-
fence had taught her how to prepare
her application and the evidence to
sustain it; but in 1896 along came Ma
ior Ashton, also a Union veteran. who
invited her to share his fortunes, and
again she reported her new matrimoni-
al alliance to the pension Office. Hus-
band No. A is still living.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

Army regulations allow second lieu
tenants but two rooms as quarters"
To obviate the Inconvenience which
ON married officers of this rank it has
become the custom to build the two
rooms with only the corners adjoining.
1t then becomes necessary to inclose
the remainder of the square in order
Mhat communication may be had with
out passing through the open air. This
gives two extra rooms which are re-
ferred to in official reports as halls"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11
Copyright, 1903, Authors Publishing Coz
vw ~ QUILL be sure to come, won't
- W you. Mrs. Archer? It'll be

w - QUILL be sure to come, won't
" you, Mrs. Archer? It'll be
the first sociable we've had
at Mrs. Hanes' and every
Dody'l1 be there. It'll be a splendid
chance for you to get acquainted. And
oh. yes! the committee wanted me to
ask you to furnish an angel-food cake.
Everybody said that the one you took
TO the last sOciable was the best they
ever tasted. You don't know how many
compliments I heard for it..
well, must hurry along; I've a lot
more places on my list yet. We got
the sociable up in such a hurry, it isn't
giving us much time Well, I'll tell
'em they can depend on your angel
food then, Mrs. Archer Be sure and
come early" Voluble Mrs. Wiley bus
tied away, still talking.
Margaret Archer came back from the
door, her pretty face wearing troubl-
ed look. She went directly to the cup
board, and taking out the cookbook,
nervously began turning it's leaves
Finding the page for which she was
searching, she bent above it, studying
its directions intently. ct seems as if
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

In view of the extended duration of
the presidents present trip the question
Of taking along laundry car was SER
iously considered, but it was finally
determined that the expense would be
too great. Instead the members of the
enough linen to start a haberdasher'
store.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The high paid tannery expert who
formerly estimated the number of
has been replaced with a machine
which, in infinitely less time, adjusts
delicate fingers to the edges of the skin
and gives on a dial, the precise num-
Der of square inches it contains.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The art of glyptics, engraving on
precious stones, is being revived in
France There is little likelihood that
it will ever find a place in the United
States, however. Even artistic stone
sculpture is seldom practiced by the
Americans whose quick, impatient tenn
peraments rebel at the slow methods
essential to success in this direction.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The president is gradually extending
the civil service classification so that
now, aside from presidential postmas-
terShiDs and the consular service, there
are few government situations which
can be obtained except by civil SER
vice examination.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

M. Lacroix, the French observer at
Mont Pelee, has lately seen burning
clouds issue from the crater and quick
ly attain the sea- One had a speed Of
three kilometers (about two miles) a
minute at first, then slowed down In
front of it was a sort of horizontal
protuberance, which carried away
blocks of stone lying on the ground, and
helps to explain the overthrow walls
of the great eruption last May.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

There is sentiment prevalent in ar
should call for court of inquiry into
his conduct of affairs in Cuba. Many
officers feel that for the honor of the
service the general should have the ex-
oneration of an official board, in view
of the attacks made on his adninistra-
ton.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The chief of the bureau Of forestry
reports that the private owners of large
forest reserves are coming more and
more to the bureau for advice as to the
management of their property. The
government makes no charge for adj
vice or suggestions, but if an expedi-
ton be necessary, the forest owners
must pay the expense of it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The health commissioner Of Chicago
says that no person who has been re-
vaccinated has been found with a case
Of smallpox for many years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

Serum theraphy, the treatment Of
diseases with serums, was discovered
by two disciples of Pasteur. All that
the world owes to the great French
scientist will probably not be known
for many years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The Chicago & Northwestern rail-
road has just made rule that no
freight except live stock and perisha-
BILE goods shall hereafter be moved on
Sunday. Coal, however, will be moved
if demanded by circumstances. The
management expresses the believ that
the days rest will enable their men to
handle as much freight in six days as
they have been handling in seven.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

People who have always thought of
Alaska as a land of ice and snow will
be surprised to learn that in the vicin-
ity of Nome 1870 varieties of wild
flowers are to be found.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The treasury department has just is
sued statistics which show probably
the most remarkable growth in COM
merce ever enjoyed by single nation.
In 1890 the exported manufacturers of
the United States amounted to ST ,243,-
SAT. In 1902 they amounted to $403,-
GAL .401.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

There is no branch of science in
tanned than in the mensuration of tenn
peratures The thermometers used by
physicists will show variation in tenn
perature of a millionth of a degree.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

To the surprise Of the officials Of the
war department there are few army Of
ficers who care to be assigned to the
general staff in Washington. The Of
ficers, say that the cost of living in
pected of an army officer is entirely out
of proportion to their pay.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

A German Lutheran service in the
morning and a Dutch Reform service
in the evening made up the presidents
religious devotions on his first Sunday
away from Washington.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The trust problem is one that con-
fronts practically all the civilized coun-
tries of the world. The latest trust in
Europe includes all the glass manu-
facturers in Sweden.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The total assets of Chicago Univer-
sity are Sis, 128, 1855. President Har-
per wishes to increase the salaries as
follows: Professors, from $4,000 to
$4,000; associate professors, from ST.
500 to $4,000, and assistant professors,
from So 1000 to $500. A pension is also
being considered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11

The cotton mills in the southern
states spun last year 1884, AIS bales of
cotton, very nearly as much as was
spur : the New England spinners.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-11
EnB{0REl1TZAaIG notes

The variation in astronomical chro-
nometers is rarely greater than two
hundredths of a second.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

The Gazette acknowledges the
receipt of basket of very fine
peaches from MIR. G. w. Nichols Of
Charity, Polk county, Texas. Xiv.
ingatone is the county seat Of Polk
county and It is a great fruit grow
ing country. The peaches were ms
fine and large as any we have ever
seen. Apples are also raisel In
Polk county.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05
Notice TO Parents and Guardians Of
Children.

All those wishing to have their
children transferred TO Sinner Pub
lie School will please make appli'
cation at once, or before the lst of
september. We have employed an
efficient corps OF teachers and hope
to run the school eight months.
Give names and ages of children,
Respectfully.
J.C.HABERMAcHER. Pres.
G. A. PANNEwITz, Sec y.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05
Sour Lake and Saratoga
Oil Land.

Some people make money because
they act Others don't because
they haven't the nerve TO back their
judgement. We have several lots
in the promising oil field between
Sour Lake and Saratoga and will
sell them for only $50 each. II
you want to make money on a
small Investment, call at once, as
they won't last long.
VALENTA & ScHvAB,
sinner, Texas'
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

The children of the Methodist
and Baptist Sunday schools are to
have watermelon feast next Friday
night at the base ball grounds. l,
is to be moonlight affair and all
children, whether members of the
sunday school or not, are invited
to attend, also the parents. Don't
forget the time, Friday August 9TH
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

Mr. John Fischnar, Jr., son Of
Mr. John Fischnar, ST., Of near
sinner, arrived in the city last week
from Chicago, where he graduated
in the science of pharmacy. Mr.
Fischnar now occupies q position
in the faculty Of the college as
Professor Of Pharmacy.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

Owing toa washout at Lott, Texas,
n short distance this side of Waco,
the Katy Flyer and the regular
Waco train did not arrive in Sinner
until s p M. last Friday.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

Owing to the heavy rains and
OVERLOOKING creeks. Rev. f. Bohm-
falk was unable to keep his appoint
ment to preach here last Sunday,
He will probably make new APP
pointment in the near future.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

The game of ball between York
town and Sinner did not come off
last Sunday. It was knocked out
by the rain. Another game will
probably be arranged.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05
ice CReEN

[ have fitted up neat parlur and
will be ready to serve lea Cream to
ladies and gents on everyday in
the week. Give me call; it will
be appreciated,
A, c. WAGNER.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05
NIoulton News.

Miss Rosa Richter and cousin
Willibald Miller have opened a
drug and grocery store at Flatonia.
We wish them IA full measure of
success.
Last Monday Mr.. Fritz Lueke
exhibited cotton stalk chock full
of bolls and squares. Twenty-tour
hollis were counted, besides many
squares.
MIR. Fritz Helweg and family of
sinner, were here Sunday to visit
relatives. Mrs. Helweg is n daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ, Kotzebue.
Mr.. Henry Nollkamper, OF Bridge
Valley, Fayette county, Texas,
passed through here Saturday en-
route to Sinner to visit his daughter,
Mrs F. Warnken.-Eagle
Miss Texana Miller Of Post Oak
Point, Austin county is in the city
vieiting the family of Mr.. j. A.
| VOTERS.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05
WARNING.

Parents are requested to keer
their children of he oil mill prem
ires while the mill is in operation
as the management will not he
responsible for any accidents that
may happen.
D. g DANIEL Manager
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

If you need pair Of spectacles,
90 to Schvab's Jewelry Store. lie
has them in Nickel, Gold-filled and
-olid Gold frames at the cheapest
prices,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

Bring your eggs and produce to
Carnes Son aud get the cash for
them.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

Nj. c. |. Jaeggli visited Waco
lust week as delegate to the annual
convention Of the A. 0 H. w. He
reports the Geyser city as being
somewhat dull,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

If you wish to take out Life
Insurance policy, call on II G.
Flato, who represents the Union
Central, an old and reliable COM
pany,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

Misses Anna and Katherine IIab-
ermacher left last Friday for Hous-
ton, after a pleasant visit to the
family of j. G. Habermacher.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

A ball game will be pulled off
next Sunday event s between Sbi-
ner and Hnlletsville mines, Come
out aud enjoy the sport.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

A SURE CURE For DRorsY--The
prescription Of Or. Biggera, Of Miss
ouri. Mrs. Dora See was cured by
it, when all else failed. Apply 10
Mr.. Chas. See Sinner.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

You can get the popular Button
Photos anisali kinds Of Photo jew
elry at the Tent, Give us a call.
VIII remain sho time only
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05
Strength and vigor come

ofgood food duly digested. 'FOrCe,'
u ready.to-serve wheat and barley
food, adds no burden, but sustains,
nourishes, invigorates."
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05
SssSseseeeoos o~eSooseesoos
& LOCAL NEWS. 8
Seooso - - oeeocS

For nice shave go to A. c. /
Koepke's.
Mr. Leon Kendall Of Big Hill
was in town last saturday.
The GaGette and Texas Farmer
for one year, only 800
Chiffon aud all vegetation is sui
feripg from too much moisture.
Miss Ella Richter was visiting
friende in schulenburg last week.
Hot and cold baths, at a. G.
Koepke's.
Mr.. Otto zappe aud sister were
in the city last week visiting rela
tives.
Hair trimmed in all styles, at
A. Z. Koepke's.
Mr.. Arno Wagner was visiting
relatives last week at Giddings and
Taylor
spectocles fitted correctly at
S hvab's Jewelry Store.
Mr.. Vino Ennis of the Beasley
neighborhood, was in town last
Saturday.
Nice tablets with envelopes to
match, ut the City Drug Store,
Mr. Henry Ellinghausen and fam
lily were in the city last week visit
ing friende.
WANrED-At once, a good Ser
want Girl Apply at Gazette office.
June corn lie growing very rapidly
since the last rains. 1t is running
TOO much to stalk.
A Popular Fad--25 Nice
Little Photos for 25c, at the Tent
next to the Post Office.
AR VIM. Fertsch of ITochheim
Prairie was in the city last Monday
meeting old friends
A Popular Fad % Nice
Little Photos for 25c, at the Tent
next to the Post Office.
Mr.. john Mladenka, of Moulton
vicinity, was here several days last
week visiting relatives,
Razors and scissors pat in order
good as ns~, at A. c. Koepke's.
Mr.. r, o. Smith of'Gonaales wa
in Sinner a few hours last Saturday
on his return from Waco.
A supply of new stationery just
received at The Gazette job office,
Leave your orders for work now.
Some new corn is being brought
to mill and ground into neal, Il
is big improvement on the old.
Mr.. Rul. Npllkemper returned
last Saturday from Comfort, where
hehad been on a months recreation
The Sinner oil mill made a rul
last week to press out the seed thn
has been accumulnting for som,
time.
The heavy rains during the pas
week paralyzed business and ser
iously intertered with farming oper
atoms
Mr.. &c H. Giller, who has beef
attending the Denton normal vii
teach the Dickson school the mex
tes,ion
don't claim to be a specialize
in fitting glasses, but my glasse
TT especially good.
a. ", scHvAR
Mr.. Henry Greive and family {
Nova arad we're IN the city las
week visiting the family Of NJ
Albert Greive.
Go to the City Fruit and Confr'
tianery Store for Your fruits an
candies. All fresh and new.
n ~ ..ts,up Prom.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

A Popular Fad--25 Nice
Little Photos for Zoe, at the Tent
next to Post Office.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

BoRN-l'o Rev P. B. Fritsche
and wife, little daughter. on We'd
nesday, July 29th The Gazette
extends congratulations.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

BoRN--To Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Poth, on Sunday August 2nd a
young SON The Gazette extends
congratulations.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

An elegant line of Box Papers
from 10 cts, up Also about IA
dozen of the incest 10 Ct Tablets
prccurable, just as fine as you want,
Mt the City Drug Store.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plenty printed on every bottle
showing that it is simply Iron and
Quinine in a tasteless form No
Cure, No Pay 800,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-08-05

PIANOS, ORGANS, SHEET MUSIC,
Everything in the Music Line
THos GodeAN 4 BRo
San Antonio, Galveston Dallas.