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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-19


orators, wits and humorists are at their best One
listens to those master minds who from lecture
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minds captive by the magic Of their words. O. -
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
RATE BILL PASSED
Esch-Townsend Measure Car
 ried by Vote of 326 to IT.
DAVEY PROPOSITION IS DEFEATED.
Williams Said g Democratic Idea Ot Bryan's Had Been Csurped by Gov ernment Party-SOuth Against
 Federal Railway Ownership.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. - After nearly four days of discussion the house by vote of 326 to IF passed the Esch-Townsend bill providing for the regulation of freight rates. The nega- tive vote was made up of eleven Re publicans and six Democrats.
 The Esch-Townsend bill extends au- thority to the interstate commerce com! mission to fix railroad rates
 The Davey bill. Democratic substi- tute for the Republican caucus meas ure was defeatetd by 1S6 to 151
 The debate was opened by Mir. Pierce Nenn.). who after announcing that the president on the subject of rate legis- lation was the greatest leader that has lived in the Republican ranks since the civil war, said he would support the Esch- Townsend bill. He however, bas- ed his support upon the fact that Will liam J. Bryan and the Democratic par ty had declared for just such legisla- ton.
 Addressing himself to the Republic ans. MT. Williams said they need ;noth- ing more than marking out of the pathway to follow the president not be- cause he is president or Republican, but because he was outlining the prop CT policy for the American people "Oh,' he said, amid Democratic laugh ter q know how nonpartisan you are" ! Mir. Williams said it might be true in some things, as Mir. Grosvenor had stated, that the Democrats "camped to- night where we camped last night" but he loudly proclaimed, facing the Republican side, that on this question fit is you who are camping this year where the Democracy camped last year" If. he said. the majority in the house did not follow the president S recommendations it proved the neces- sity for an automatic coupler between the White House and the house of rep resentatives "A Republican Daniel is calling you," he exclaimed. "and he is at the other end of the avenue, and he is calling you to do identically the thihS thp1 sou tNiuoNu 'o to M cause it came out of Democratic Nazareth
 Declaring that he spoke as a conserv- ative, as he was not radical, Mir. Will Hams said the time may come when all the country except the south would be advocating government ownership of railroads. The south would never sup. port that proposition because they had the old fashioned idea that the govern ment should not become too strongly centralized. They were further opposed to government ownership because they knew the government would not Oper ate separate coaches for the whites and blacks.
 The Townsend bill he said. in conclu sion was a much better bill than h. ever thought would come from the Re publican side of the chamber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
BEST ORCHARD FERTILIZER
Wood Ashes Proves the Most Bene- fcial to Fruit Trees-How
 to Apply.

q have found from my experience that wood ashes is the best fertilizer we can put around our fruit trees" re- marks MT. Jacob Faith, in Western Fruit Grower. Ashes should be placed closer to the bodies of the trees than other fertilizers. Coal ashes are of lit tie value, except on wet land, and trees should not be planted on wet land. have trees over 30 years old, about which I have placed ashes for many years, and 90 per cent. of them are in perfect con- dition, while other trees not so treated have long since died. The trees which had been treated also bore from one fourth to one-half more marketable fruit than the untreated trees.
 "The quantity of ashes to be placed about tree depends on the size of the tree and the strength of the ashes One peck of strong unleached ashes about . newly set tree is enough; double the quantity if ashes are leached. I place one to three bushels about trees five years old or more. think wood ashes are better fertilizer than barnyard manure as the former causes a sound growth, while the manure is apt to force a rapid growth. liable to winter kill. Nearly everyone has nrticed how much better trees grow where brush heap has been burned than on nearby soil; the same is true of grapes. Trees and vines most benefited by application of wood ashes are, in the order named: Peach, pear, apple, cherry, plum. grape raspberry, blackberry. strawberry"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
The Man Who Rises Early.

Heaven may forgive the man ~no rises at five, summer and winter. spring and fall: We never can. The early riser is not a criminal. simply because the Ia" does not designate his offense as crime. But it is admitted that the law has it's de- fleets. Nothing can approach the look of superiority on the face of the early riser. He has found the only road to health or wealth. The books he has read before breakfast would. if collected in a heap make the congressional library look small. Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Packed In.

As Illustrating the way the people live in the "aiien" districts of Lon don's East end, a member of parlia- ment told this as postman's common experiences: He knocks at the door with the first delivery; head is put out of the first floor window and the question is asked, Is that letter for So-and-So?' Yes replies the post man. We'll says the lodger, please leave it on the window sill; l cant get down until the people who are sleep ing in the passageway have moved their beds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Iron Shavings for Plum Trees,

I have simple treatment which will keep the plums from falling of, and give better fruit. says E. J. Waterstripe, of Shelby county. Missouri. Some of the neighbors have tried it. too, with equal success. Go to your blacksmith and ask him for the iron shavings or sparks which fly off while welding. Put a small bucketful around each tree early in spring and see if your plums do not stay on the trees better. It is we'll worth . trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Bread Slicer.

A kitchen convenience of merit is a bread slicer which cuts bread in slices of any desired thinness. This consists ot wooden frame exactly the size of an ordinary loaf. It is adjustable tc fit a curved or a square loaf, and it's sides are cut in slices of varying widths. The bread is slipped into the frame and the bread knife cuts through the space desired. A bacon slicer on the same principle is offered.-N. Y Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
URGED PRESIDENT
Interparliamentarians Would
 Stop War In Manchuria.
ROOSEVELT THE ONLY MAN TO DO IT
Emperor of Germany Might Take Initiative. but Shows No DispOsi- tion to Do SO-Ask Imme-
 diate Action Taken.

d1ate Action Taken.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-The inter- parliamentary union through the presi- dent of the organization, Representa- tive Richard Bartholdt of Missouri, is urging President Roosevelt to take some immediate action looking to the termination of the Russo-Japanese war. Dr.. Bartholdt has explained to the president in an interview that the consensus of opinion amony the mem bers of the union and among European parliamentarians with whom he is in correspondence was that the president of the United States was the one man in the world, with the possible excep- tion of the emperor of Germany, who might be listened to on the subject with favor by Russia and Japan.
 Dr. Bartholdt pointed out that, al- though Russia had let it be understood that any offer of mediation, from what ever source, would be not only unwel- come but would be regarded as an unfriendly act, such an attitude was in violation of the plain stipulations of The Hague convention, of which Rus sia was not only party, but of which the czar was the moving power.
 The president gave Dr. Bartholdt no definite assurances beyond promising to consider the matter with Secretary Hay. It is known to be quite unlikely that this government will take any ac- tion looking to mediation until some as- surances have been received from both parties to the pending conflict that such action would not be unwelcome. The president told Dr. Bartholdt that the date of the proposed second confer ence of The Hague would depend en- tirely upon the termination of hostili- ties between Russia and Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Peerless 1904.

It may have passed unnoticed that dur ing the year just ended the king has not made single peer. No peer or his de- scendants will ever be able to say that his peerage dates from the year 1904 Since 1880 130 new peers have been ere ated, and in the same period 75 peerages have become extinct The last year 1T which no peer was created as in 1883.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Smallest Newspaper.

Recently the smallest newspaper in the world has made it's appearance Tn Chicago. It is called the Two-Cent stamp. and is devoted to the interests of post office employees. It Is printed on the back of a postal card. and has all the departments of modern news paper. Most of the material is written in a humorous vein.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Eat the Octopus.

Tn southen Italy the octopus is very largely used as an article of food. It's long tentacles are cut transversely, so that when served at table they have the appearance of rings. The fish. when taken by the day, are lured from the crevices of the rocks by a piece of red flannel. and they are then speared with a trident. At night an iron cradle with a bright flame of resinous wood is fixed al the bow or the boat. This attracts the fish and leads if to it's doom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10

air is provided. Cut shows a com plete crate with cover removed. The body consists of two end frames made of top and bottom bars, a, and sides, b, mortised at corners, c; d, e, f and h, being slats and braces. Cleats, g, are nailed or screwed to under side of ends. The top consists of slats, 1, fastened between crossbars, k and l.
 This package would probably cost a little more than the baskets commonly used, but it does away with the shelv- ing of the car necessary with basket shipments. and there is less damage from bruising.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
The Automobile Fancy.

The automobile fancy is the most ex- pensive and progressive of any in the world. It is calculated that there are 5O,OO0 horseless machines now in the United States. The auto has surpassed running horses, locomotives and even ice boats.-Bridgeton (N. J.l Pioneer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
HORTICULTURE.
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IMPROVED FRUIT CRATE.
Delaware Mans Patent Which It Is Claimed Protects the
 Fruit.

The accompanying cut shows a fruit crate invented and patented by a Delaware man. says the Rural New Yorker. The chief advantages claimed are that the packages may be piled one on the other without injury to the fruit, and that free circulation of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Formosan Bank Notes.

The gold bank notes ol the Japanese Formosan bank are very popular in the island Many people there, in order to get the notes in exchange for their gold and silver, actually pay premium. The money shaving based on the for mer almost worthless currency of Mor- mosa is put out of business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Dogs and Inspectors.

In the last report concerning the num- Der of animals examined by the official meat inspectors in Germany 762 dogs are included. Whether this means that dogs are eaten in that country is not eI- plained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Real Cause of War.

Gen. Stoessel is reported as saying that the real cause of the war was the ignorance of the Russian people of the fighting qualities of the Japanese. There is an embarrassment of riches" in the knowledge Russia has since gained on this point.-N. Y. Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Trees in Iceland.

Iceland seems to be hardly as destitute of trees as some suppose, an old idea be- ing that it possesses only a single tree. An investigation shows that the island really contains woods having various trees of considerable size, and that the climate is not unfavorable to tree growth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Our Language.

Conversation between Brother Jon a--an' and Johnny Crapaud:" B. J.-Good morning. HOW do you do?
 J. C.-Do? Do what?
 "How do you find yourself?" q nevyair loses myself"
 Well, how do you feel?''
 Smooth; you just feel me. ."-Chica- go Record Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Change of Sentiments.

Don't you think that an abundant display of diamonds is vuIgarz"
 No answered Mrs C1mrox- T don't think SO But that's what I used to say when didn't have sny---Wash- instou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Largest Portrait.

Tho largest picture ever painted has been completed by French artist. after eight years labor. The subject is the funeral of NJ Carnot. and the canvas measures 150 square yards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Burdens of Life.

Money and time are the heaviest bur dens of life. and the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more Of either than they know how to use Johnson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Did His Best

The Woman-George this is the an- niversary of the day on which I prom ised to be yOurs-haye you forgotten it.
 The Brute-No. my dear. couldn't But I've forgiven it-Cleveland Leader
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Sufficient Reason.

Mrs. Strap-Charlie, what makes you swear so dreadfully while you are shaw ing? ...
 MT. Strap-I suppose, my dear, it is because of the old nick in the razor.- N. Y. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
The Wise Man.

The wise man makes as many friends as he can. and gets along by asking from them as few favors as possible. -Chieago Record-HeraId
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
The Only Way.

eff you want a thing well done began the Quotation Fiend.
 Tell the waiter you want it rare,' D finished the restaurant victim.-Cleve- land Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Sailing Vessels.

Steam has by no means made sailing vessels obsolete. The total number ot them in the world is still 65,934, as against only 30,561 steamers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
But O. How They Abuse Them!

The discovery that cooks are better paid than school teachers in New York is not surprising. Most men care more for their stomachs than they do for their brains.-N. Y. American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Name of Lager.

Lager beer was so-cailed because. when first made il vas stored for months before il was used on lager" or frame. in a cool cellar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Strategy,

Fair Customer-But how about . pocket?
 Modiste-We will make a hole in your husband s.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Not the Real Thing.

A step-mother may not fall short in any of her duties, but she falls short when it comes to enthusiasm. There is no substitute in the world for moth CTS enthusiasm.-Atchis Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Ranks in Jauau-

- Of the 4s1 savings banks in Japan. only ore is foreign Of the 1-7sa or einary banks. only four are foreign
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
No Label.

Champagne served al King Edwards table does not bear any Iabel. 90 that none of the guests can tell what brand he is drinking
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Oil for Waves.

Lighthouses in Denmark are sup piled with oil, which is pumped on the waves during a severe storm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Groving Smaller.

Zolosists sax that all knoEn species of wild animals are gradually decrezs- iEs in size.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
Climates for Long Life.

More people above 100 years old ara fund in mild climates than in the higher attitudes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-28
The News Of the State

the recipients OF many handsome tokens
Of love and esteem for both are we'll
known here. The groom for many years
being the local agent ~ The consolidated
road Those who took part i'm the cere-
mony were presented with handsome
souvenirs OF the happy occafion by MT.
and Mrs. Ramsey. 4 little later in rs
evening they left for New York and
other cities and upon their return VIII
reside i'm Boston where Mr. Ramsey IL
employed as special freight agent for the
Consolidated line
A man who lives few feet from the
square and has a great liking for home
made pumpkin pies so much so that ne
planted q supply early last spring. Yes
terday he told the sharer OF his joys and
sorrows. that he would gather the crop
in day or So hut when he looked into
his garden this morning found that some
ono had performed the trick for him.
lust few measley ones were left.
Edward Hagan OF this place has been
selected as quarterback for the East
Providence High school football team
who play their nrst game on the Gros-
venor lot tomorrow.
The ImproveS'ent society will meet this
evening i'm tho paIlors of the engine
house WHOM the question 90 double track
ing Rullock's Point avenue will come up
for consideration.
Tho occupants OF the house on River
street whore tho old msn Fra wiley spent
= day or moro. and they. tho tenants
who have been ordered out of town by
Sergeant Rirkford have not made any
move TO move. So the sergeant made an
Other call upon them today.
Alfred Cooke of this place who has
heen az Narragsnsett Pier for the great
or part OF the summer. has returned.
Mr. Smith shaw, the veteran caterer,
who was reported as having been in n
critical condition fsw days ago. has so
far recovered as Ia he able 10 spend =
portion OF the day on the Veranda of his
home
There was = small attendance AZ the
meeting ~ Riverside Lodge. knights OF
Pythias, last evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-28
WARREN.

The 9th annual harvest home festival
OF ST Johns parish. harrington. r. l.,
was held at St Johns church last night.
The service was a song praise. service 9nd
the music was rendered by the choir Of
Trinity church Bristol under the di-
rection OF Roy. William r. Trotter. Rev.
William Chaplin. the pastor OF the church,
assisted In the conduction Of tho service.
Offerings Of money. vegetables. fruit and
groceries were received and the money Of
fering is 10 be donated 10 81. Andrew $
Industrial school. harrington II. l.,
while the remainder Of the offerings Will
be distributed 10 st, Marys Orphanage.
ST Ellzabeth's home and other bic
institutions \ large number of people
were present. including visitors from War
ren. Bristol, Providence and other sur
rounding towns
The regular weekly IN - Dg Of Amity
lodge of odd Fellows was held at the hall
on Main street last night Business was
transacted and social time was en-
joyed.
The Ladies' Aid society connected with
the Methodist church held their annual
meeting I'm the vestry last night. The
election OF officers was held. The society
will now hold meetings weekly, the ses-
sions having hcen discontinued during the
summer months.
The Women's Christian Temperance
union hold their weekly meeting ycster-
day afternoon NJ the residence OF Mrs
Lois G. Bosworth on North Water street
Reports were read. and social session
was enjoyed
mr. NJ. +. Barney has recently returned
home from two weeks vacation trip anc
has resumed his praCtige again.
The chorus of the contats Joseph "
Egypt hold rehearsal last night \
chorus numbering hundred voices are
being trained for the sffsir, which 0ill h'
produced The latter part of November
MIR George Toutouv and Mr.. William Z.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-28
CITY CAUSES
LOSS OF The
PLAYGROUND

Piushurg, Sept 2s-Thc magnificent
childrens Fairgrounds in Allegheny city,
which Henry Phipps fitted up AZ great
cost on property valued AT $l00oooo. and
situated IN the heart OF tho slum district
Of tho city. Is 60 nc discontinued. because
the city OF Allegheny insists upon Mr..
phipps paying taxes or tho property.
when MIR. Phipps gave the Fairgrounds
TO the city he did not deed the property
10 the municipality, but gave tho officials
10 understand that IL WAS 10 be play
grounds as long as the city wanted IL.
The property was not assessed by the
county. but this year the Allegheny City
officials assessed ii and sent tho bill TO
Mr.. Phlpps lie refused TO pay taxes On
tho Fairgrounds saying that the property
really belonged TO the city and that IL
was not just TO tax him for II.
The assessors We're obdurate. and when
Mr.. phipps still refused TO pay the taxes
the property was Yesterday advertised Tor
sale under tho delinquent tax law.
H. r. Naylor. Mr Phpps agent said
Yesterday: This property WAS set ASIDE
nv Mr. phpps FOR tho benefit OF the emil
drou ~ the First ward. where he was
born and raised. as a pRyErind. IL II
intended as such forever SO FAR aS MI
Phippf Is concerned.
"Put 10 did NOT decd tho PROPERTY To lhe
CITY. and that Is VII. he is heinE as
sessod IJo fools ycr, bad over tho ma ''
tor lie has instructed mo q" pay th'
assessment. but Tho public playground
will he discontinued and Warehouses VII
he erected on tho valuable property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-28

who manifested their delight at Mrs. Fay
clever work by unbounded demonstrations
OF doHgh, and wonder People we're told
how to ind lost money; how 20 achieve
success iu business To win In love or
other ventures ~ nfe. AT law, how 10
avoid trouble. as we'll as arrive al inc
acme of ones hopes and desires
Among other questions asked; MT. D.
r. ~lcn wrote ou a piece ~ paper 'whlch
he kept carefully concealed;
How many persons gave me 'nN
watch?"
"Fiftcen. OF course" replied Mrs. Fay;
though how she knew. and from what in
visible force her power To- tell came was
a mystery that amazed the audience.
Welland II. Green wanted TO know now
much ne should interest himself I'm 'the
new process" and MAS told by the seeress
exactly what amount 10 invest. Perhaps
- queries were asked, 10 all OF which
the lady made oracular replies that ere
ated the most profound sensation
The entertainments Of Tho FaNS, now IN
progress at Infantry hall nightly, are at
tended by tho most cultured OF thiS city
society
Interest seems to be increasing. This
afternoon began the first OF the series
Of matinceS for ladies' exclusively thst Will
continue all the week II is attended by
a crowd Of tho fair sex that almost
packed tho hall 10 the doors. Ladies anN-
ious 10 End ont where their husbands
spcud their evenings when they fabri-
cate excuses FOR their asserce are out
i'm FUN force.
The famous Fays have al last succeeded
I'm startling tho town and It looks as n
tho capacity of Infantry hall would be
taxed during thcr est OF their engage
ment.