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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
Speed of Birds.

Frequently arguments arise as to the
speed with which wild birds fly, and
many men of science have sought to
determine something about it. Natu-
rally it is impossible to fix the record
made by such birds as grouse quail and
snipe when they first arise, but it is
safe to say that they are not going one
half as fast as the luckless gunner
who misses them imagines With the
migratory fowls of known fast fight,
such as ducks and geese, something
more nearly accurate is known. The
green winged teal is about the speediest
of them all. 1t does something like
ninety miles an hour as readily as a
sparrow dives into an inviting rain
spout. The canvasback is only a trifie
slower, probably eighty-five miles being
it's limit, while the black duck mallard
and redhead fall below this, being
timed at about eighty miles. Still this
is plenty fast enough to insure lots Of
misses unless the fellow with the gun
looks down the rib straight and pulls
the trigger at the right time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
NO STEPS IN THEATERS.
Francis Wilson Says All Descents
Should BE Gentle Inc1ines.


Should BE Gentle IncIines.
Theatrical people in Philadelphia are
Mortified at the Iroquois disaster in
Chicago. Francis Wilson in speaking
the other night of the panic said, ac-
cording to the Chicago Record Herald:
Il suppose similar scenes always will
follow sudden rush in any building
crowded with men and women, but
feel strongly that theater buildings
could be improved so as to reduce the
danger in a stampede to a minimum
1t is my opinion that there should not
be single step in a theater. The de-
scents should be gentle inclines. That
this is possible is shown by the con-
struction of a new theater in Pittsburg,
where even the gallery is reached by
inclineS.
1T is the thought of the many stair
ways that must be passed quickly and
possibly in darkness that drives the oc-
cupants Of the galleries to panic at any
alarm. If they were sure of a clear
pathway straight to the street half
their fear would be allayed. In doing
away with steps in the auditorium Of
theaters the builders should not forget
the actors.''
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVEN
TON OF 1904 WILL BE HELD
IN THAT CITY.
DATE is WEDNESDAY, JULY {
POLITICAL EXIGENCiES ENTERED
INTO SITUATION AND DE-
FEATED CHICAGO.

Washington, Jan. 13-The Demo
cratic national committee Tuesday
furnished surprise, selecting st
Louis as the place for holding the ma,
tional convention in 1904. The date
fixed for the convention is Wednesday,
July 6, at II o'clock. Previous to the
meeting of the committee it seemed a
foregone conclusion that Chicago
would be selected as the place OF
meeting, but political exigencies en-.
tered into the situation and majority
of the committee voted for ST. Louis.
For some hours previous to the meet.
ing of the committee there was talk
In the corridors and among Democratic
leaders that the convention in Chica-
go might be subject to the influence
Of a strong movement and a strong
newspaper influence in favor of some
particular candidate. Mr.. Knapp Of
the St. Louis Republic limited at this
in his speech by saying that the con-
vention, it held at st. Louis, would be
welcomed by an absolutely fair press.
There were two roll calls to select
the city. On the first st. Louis re-
ceived % votes, Chicago 20 and New
York c. On the second ballot ST..
Louis received % and Chicago 81.
Committee Favors No Candidate.
The committee covered considerable
discussion of politics and the claims
of various candidates were advocated
by their partisans, but nothing like
favoring any candidate appeared in
the committee proceedings.
William J. Bryan appeared when the
committee had concluded it's labors,
but his visit was without any apparent
political significance. He did not
come to the hotel until after the COM
mittee had about completed it's bust
ness. He was warmly greeted by the
members of the committee and invited
number of them to call on him at
his hotel IN the evening and hold a
conference with Chairman Jones at
the Shoreham. Asked what he thought
of the Panama situation, Mr.. Bryan
said that he Bryan moved with
dcliberation and events occurred too
rapidly in some quarters for him to
keep pace with them. In answer to
another question he replied that it was
yet too early to outline the issues for
the coming campaign.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
More Canvas Shoes VIII BE Worn.

More Canvas Shoes Will Be Worn.
Canvas shoes for both men and wo-
men will be more popular the coming
season, according to the returns of the
statesmen, ard they will be more preten-
tious than ever before, says the Shoe
and Leather Reporter. Several of the
Lynn factories are now at work on the
new orders, and some very natty shoes
are going to be made in this line There
are to be some very pretty combina-
tons in white duck, with trimmings or
stays OF black, shiny leather, perforat-
ed, and also of tan and colors. There
will be many pure white canvas shoes
made for men, women and children,
some Of the ladies' shoes being of bas-
ket weave material. While Oxfords
are in the majority, there are some
boots which are cut very high, in Po-
lish style, the demand for these coming
from the Pacific coast
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14

DR.. G. G. Green, of Woodbury.,
New Jersey, whose advertisement
appears in our paper regularly, will
mail to any one sending two cent
stamp to pay postage, one Of his
new German Syrup and August
Flower Puzzles, made of wood and
glass. It amuses and perplexes
young and old. Although very diff
cult, it can be mastered. Mention
this paper.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
Elephants and Mice,

An elephant is usually afraid of any
small animal to which it is unaccus-
toned. A dog or cat, and sometimes
even a mouse, will cause him annoy
ance, especially if it runs between the
animals legs. The noise of mouse
running through the hay will often
cause an elephant to become excited,
but I have never known or heard of a
mouse getting on an elephants trunk.
The terrors of the mouse to a larger
animal is an old story, and many fool
ish superstitions have arisen from it,
ST. Nicholas
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
Notice
o0 VOo 0 I
18th. 1903.

On and after January 1st. 1904,
the Washburn Steam Laundry will
do Only Strictly Cash Business.
Nothing looks larger than a
laundry account after running.
Cash saves your time, our time,
Misunderstanding and errors.
Cash is always friends. j
Credit always enemies.
Our best attention is given to our
work. Special orders out on time,
this together with nice, white, clean
clothes constitutes our highest am
bition,
Come in 1904 just the same as you
did in 1908 and we will do our hes
for cash. Yours Respectfully,
Washburn Steam Launnry,
j. f. RICHARDS, Prop.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
Manager Wanted.

We desire to employ trustworthy
lady or gentleman to man ge our
business IN this County and adioin-
ing territory. Our house is we'll and
fayorably known.
$4,000 straight cash salary and all
expenses paid each week by check
direct from headquarters. Expense
money advanced; previous expert
ence unnecessary; position perma-
nent. Address Thomas Cooper,
Manager, lO4O Caxton Building
Chicago, Ill.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14

J. N. Patterson, night Policeman
OF Nashua, Ia, writes: Last winter
hada bad cold on my lungs and
tried at least half dozen advertised
cough medinines and had treatment
from two physician without getting
any benefit. A friend recommended
Foleys Honey and Tar and two
thld of bottle cured me. Iconsid-
er it the greatest cough and lung
medicine in the world" Sold ~
Frost & Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
Embarrassing.

The Squire's Pretty Daughter (exam-
lining the village schooD-Now, chill
dren, can you tell me what miracle
is?
The children looked at one another,
but remained silent.
"Can no one answer this question:
the new curate asked, who was stand
ing behind the squire's daughter.
A little girl was suddenly struck
with a brilliant idea. She held up her
hand excitedly.
"Well, Nellie?" the squire's daughter
asked, smiling approvingly.
'Please, MISS" the small child re-
piled breathhssly, mother says twill
be miracle if you don't marry the
new curate. London Globe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
THE DESIRE FOR STORIES,
from the "Once Upon "a Time" Stage
to sThat Reminds Me-"

to s"That Reminds Me.v
Our earliest instinct is to ask for a
story. our latest to tell one. unasked.
Human life is bounded at either end
by phrase; "once upon time'' at one
end, "that reminds me" at the other
Above the first instinct we rise gradu-
ally, gradually declining to the second
Not that the narrative sense ever dies
in us; only that in the plenitude of our
powers we are not satisfied with a story
that is nothing more than q story, a
narrative for narration's sake.
The mind of a child is all agape for
facts, for it is empty, and nothing is so
quickly filling, SO easily assimiIable as
a dish of facts. Facts of fiction are
preferred by the child to actual facts
because they satisfy also it's strong i'm
aginative sense. It's moral and intel
lectual senses are still in allegiance. De-
duce from any story "a moral or an
idea. and the child runs away rudely
There lies the difference between US
and it. Our moral and intellectual
senses are fourishing, and by their
strength our imagination is proper
tionately weakened. Grimm is not
enough for us. Our moral sense cries
aloud for Hans Andersen. Dumas
leaves us cold. Our mind needs Balzac
It is not enough for us that once upon
a time there were three princesses or
three nusketeers who suffered or did
some queer things. We want those
triads to illustrate, to symbolic, to
mean something, to corroborate or up
set some theory that we have formed,
to quicken our mind and affect our
conduct.
Such are the prime needs of our ma
turity. Comes Time, moving away
with his scythe our intellectual and
moral curiosity; nor does he restore
to us our old imagination. He crops US
bare Of all but experience. Things that
have happened-especially old egoists
that we are, the things that have hap
pened to ourselves-are the only things
that rouse us from our lethargy
"Anecdotage" is an ugly phrase. "Sec-
ond childhood" less harsh, is not less
exactly descriptive. For our last state,
the state where narrative is absolute
despot, was our first state too.-Max
Beerbohm in Saturday Review.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14

This" smiled the fond young wife
as she passed a plate of dessert to her
husband, is cottage pudding. made
it myself
The man tasted Of it.
"I'd have known it was cottage pud-
ding" he asserted.
''You would?" she asked, delighted.
eyes. l can taste the plaster and the
wall paper What did you do with thH
shingles and the bricks Of the CHA
y?"-Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
SATISFACTION IN ST. LOUIS.
City Elated Over Obtaining Demo-
cratic Convention.


st. Louis, JAM 13-Great satisfac.
ton was expressed generally when it
became known that St. Louis had won
the Democratic convention to be held
July 6. Congratulatory messages were
sent to Mayor Wells and other mem
bers of the Business Mems league,
who are in Washington to secure the
convention.
The city will give the national com
mittee $4,000 to defray expenses and
the convention will be he'd in the
Coliseum, vast auditorium erected
some years ago as an adjuncs to the
exposition building and which has a
seating capacity of over $4,000.
The Democratic national convention
will be the first national convention
of the party held in st. Louis since
the nomination of Grover Cleveland in
1888. when Allen G.. Thurman was
named for the vice presidential candi-
date.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
WHY HE WASN'T PROMOTED
He watched the clock.
He was always grumbling.
He was always behindhand.

He asked too many questions.
His stock excuse was 81 forgot"
He wasn't ready for the next step.
He did not put his heart in his work.
He learned nothing from his plumbers.
He chose his friends among his infe-
riOrs.
He was content to be a second rate
man.
He ruined his ability by half doing
things.
He never dared to act on his own
judgment.
He did not think it worth while to
learn how.
He thought it was clever to use coarse
and profane language.
He initiated the habits of men who
could stand more than he could.
He did not learn that the best part
of his salary was not in his pay envel-
Ope.-Success.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
Notice Of Taxes.

Notice is hereby given that the
Tax Roll for the year 1903 is now in
my hands for collection and that
taxes charged therein are subject to
payment at my Office at any time
prior to or on the 3lst day OF jan
uary, 1904 and that after said 31st day
ofJanuary, shall proceed to collect
such taxes charged on such roll and
remaining unpaid, as the law directs.
NELs LEE,
Town Treasurer.
Dated at Washburn, Wis, Dec.
18th. 1903.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
CHARGED With Larceny.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 13.-J. M.
Wilcox, former storekeeper for the
Southern railway at this point, was
arrested Tuesday on an Indictment
charging larceny of brass and other
material belonging to the Southern to
the value of $4,000. SO
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
jury to Try Alderman Ellen.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. ia
fury has been secured for the trial Of
Alderman Jacob Ellen, charged with
accepting a bride in connection with
the fraudulent deal to put a Lake
Michigan water supply contract
through the council The case will
omen today
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14

"Being printer, Mr.. DASH" said
the hotel proprietor, maybe you can
advise me. I want to get a sign paint
ed, Writing Room Free to Our Pa
trons,' or something like that"
II don't like Patrons said Mr..
Dash.
mo? Maybe that doesn't sound just
right. What would you suggest?"
Victims "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
MEET IN JOINT SESSION.
WooIqrowers and Livestock Associa.
ton Members at Portland, Ore.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 13.-The dele
gates to the National Woolgrowers
and National Livestock associations
met in joint session Tuesday and were
heartily welcomed to Oregon and
Portland by representative men of the
state and city. The Livestock asso-
citation formally opened it's annual
meeting and the Woolgrowers after a
lengthy business session in the after
noon adjourned sine die.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
DEATH HOURLY EXPECTED.
Former Governor Bushnell of Ohio
Critically III.

Columbus, O., Jan. 13.-Former Gov
ernor Bushnell had sinking spell
Tuesday afternoon and friends feared
that he would not survive the night.
At 2 a. m. Former Governor Bush
nells condition was unchanged. The
physicians say he may live through
the day, but his death is expected at
INV hO1r
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
The Sweet Girls.

Kittie-Paul told me last evening
was the prettiest girl he ever saw.
Bessie-Oh. that's nothing. He said
the same to me last year.
Kittie-I know, dear, hut his taste
may have improved since then, you
know.-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14

MANY a man would give a great
deal for your opportunities" said the
earnestly ambitious man.
''Cf course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. 81 had to give a great deal for
'em myself. Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
STREET CAR STRIKES A SLED.
Fifteen Young Persons Injured in the
Collision.

Newark, n. j., Jan. ia bobsled
laden with fifteen young persons was
hit by trolley car at a street inter
section here last evening. All on the
big sled were injured, eight of them
seriously. Peter Smith, aged eighteen
years, probably will not recover.
1t is charged that an attempt was
made by the car to cross ahead of the
sled.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14
Refine

Mrs. Nuritch-I thHak I'll take this
bracelet. Are you sire it's made of re-
fined gold?
Jeweler-Oh, yes
Mrs. Nuritch- cause I do detest
anything that is.t refined.-Philadel'
phia Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14

William Olson can supply you with
your dry hardwood. Call him up if
you are in need.
If ir need of frst.cIass dentist
work, call on DIR. A. G.. Hebberd.
All work guaranteed, Office in
Meehan Block.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-01-14

The defects Of the mind, like those OF
Of the face, grow worse as we grow
-Rochefoucauld.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-23
Home treatment.

We have a medicine for such troubles
as are caused by stomach disorders,
resulting in dyspepsia, sick headache
and general weakness, that will put
the organs of digestion in frst-elass
condition. Eat wholesome
food, have it properly digested, and
you have taken away the cause Of
more than half the ills Of life. This
is called DIR. Gums Improved
Liver Pills. Sold by all druggists for
25c per box. Only one for a dose. They
do not digest the food you eat, but do
The very best possible thing, put the
stomach in condition so that the food
you eat is turned into strong rich
blood, driving out and preventing dis
Base. Women write US that they use
nothing else for the complexion. They
keep the skin clear, preventing pimples
and liver spots from appearing ON the
face, and purify the blood.
For sale by DIR. s. G. Stone, druggist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-23

Ill-health in woman is generally trace
able to disease of the delicate womanly
organism. Many women have been re-
stored to happiness by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t estab-
fishes regularity, dries weakening drains,
heals Inflammation and liberation and
cures female weakness. 1t makes weak
women strong, sick women well.
III feel 1t my duty to inform you that had
been sufferer for many years from nervous
mesa with all lis symptoms and compllcatiouS.S
writes Mrs o. n Fisher. of 1861 Lexington Ave,
New York, N. Y. al was constantly going TO
a physician purchasing medicine for this
or that complaint as my troubles became uu:
bcarable. In the spring OF 1897 my husband
induced me to try DIR. Pierce's FaVorite Pre-.
scriptiou. After taking one bottle and follow
ing your advice was so encouraged that took
then did not take any more for several weeks
as felt so much better. but still was not com.
piekely cured. commenced taking Il again and
felt that was Improving faster than at hrst.
am not now cross and irritable. and have
good color in my face have also gained about
fort, for am a new woman once more"
The dealer who offers a substitute for
cFavorite Prescription" does so to gain
the little more profit paid on the sale of
less meritorious medicines. His profit Is
your loss, therefore accept no substitute.
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps
to pay expense of mailing only. Send II
one-cent stamps for the paper-covered
book, or 81 stamps for the cloth bound.
Address DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-23
New Court Case.

The La Grande National Bank has
filed complaint in department No. l of
the circuit court, against J. s. Smith
for $27O on a promissory note given the
bank June 1S, 1908, for the time of six
months, which time is now passed, and
the note is unpaid so plaintiff asks for
the sum of $27O, with interest at 8 per
cent from June IS, 1908, to date, $35
attorneys fees, and the costs and dis
bursements of this action.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-23

LOOKED AT
NLNTTnT
NATlAUI

About $50 delegatessto the National
Grange were on the excursion train
that passed through Salem con the
fly" yesterday afternoon about 3:40
O'Clock. Most of the passengers were
Eastern men and women, and all were
enthusiastic in their praise of the Will
lamette valley and its people, and ex-
pressed the deepest regret at being un-
able to stop in the capital city more
than three minutes. Nearly every one
on the train alighted and gazed at the
dome of the state house, and the small
part of Salem to be seen from the der
pot, but it is little unfair to the city
to let these Fasteners return to their
homes with the impression that they
certainly now have of Oregon's capital
and that it is nothing more than a
village.
Among other Eastern notables on the
train was Governor Nathan J. Bach
elder, of New Hampshire, who is at
tending the grange, and ERIN Jones, of
Indiana, who is national grand master
of the grange.
The smiling and bewhiskered coun.
tenance of ex-senator Chem, formerly
of Linn county, but now prominent
granger of Umatilla county, living near
the little town of Milton, was also to
be seen gazing out of the car window
at the scenes of his past glory. On be-
ing aecosted by Tournal reporter, he
said that, although Eastern Oregon is
great place, that the Willamette val
ley still holds warm place in his heart
The senator is already noted in East
ern Oregon for his fine cider, and the
fact that he will drive 40 miles ant
stay up all night to organize grange
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-23
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many Salem Household viii Find
Them So.

To have the pains and aches Of a
bad back removed; to be entirely free
from annoying, dangerous urinary dis
orders is enough to make any kidney
sufferer grateful. To tell how this
great change can be brought about
will prove comforting words to hun
dreds of Salem readers.
Mrs. L. w. Monech, wife of L. w.
Monech, cabinet maker, residing cor
ner of Fourth and Main streets, AL
bany, says: CATER any over-exertion
or when contracted cold pain seat
ed itself in the small of my back caus-
ing it to ache severely and there was
difficulty with the kidney secretions.
On such occasions STOPPING, lifting,
twisting or turning was always fol-
lowed by sharp, shooting twinges
through the kidneys. When / was
badly in need of something to bring
relief L read about Doan's Kidney
Pills and went for box and took them
strictly according to directions. They
thoroughly relieved me of the last at
tack and up to the present time have
not had trace or symptom of irrita-
ted or inactive kidneys, I will be
pleased to allow you to use my name
if it will be the means of doing good
to others"
Plenty more proof like this from
Salem people. Call at DIR. Stones
drug store and ask what his customers
report.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-23
Grim VS.. Kennedy.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. ga ten-r9und
bout between "Eddie" Kennedy, of
this city, and Joe Grim, of Philadel-
phia, is slated to be pulled off tomor-
row night at Carnegie. Several post
ponements have served to increase the
interest in the meeting Of the two
fighters and large crowd is expected
to be on hand to see the mill. Ken
nedy is the favorite in what little bet
ting is being done here on the result.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-23
o. z. Grubber and Stump Puller-Beats

o. K. Grubber and Stump Puller-Beats
them all. Three state premiums.
Grubs an acre day. One horse has
power of 80. 1 will give a $35 prize
to the party selling the largest num-
ber of my o. X. grubbers before
March 1, 1905. The party winning
the prize must sell more than five
grubbers. Investigate. James Fin
ney, Brooks. 11-21-3t*