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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-07

An ordinary headache may general
ly be cured by applying water as hot
as 1t can be borne to the feet and
back of the neck.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-07

For cleaning white canvas shoes
make a paste or benzine and powdered
magnesia- Rnb on the paste and let
1t remain until dry, then brush on
with a clean dry cloth:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-07

Buttered and sailed popcorn is often
used as a substitute for sailed al
monds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
EARTHQUAKES.
Theories to Account For These Up
heavals of the Earth's Crust.

Theories to Account For These Up
heavals of the Earth's Crust.
A scientist who has made q special
study of earthquakes says: Let us
imagine the influx Of the sea into one
Of the assures formed in the earth's
crust On coming into contact with
molten matter it would instantly be
changed into gaseous steam, expand
ing to more than $4,000 times its origi-
nal bulk. This would press with enor-
nous force upward upon the crust Of
the earth and downward upon the sur
face of the liquid lava. II there were
then no vent for the lava to escape an
earthquake would result"
There are other ingenious theories
which have weight, such as that Of
Davy, who when he discovered the
metallic bases of the earths and aka
lis conceived that water may pene-
trate to these metals If they exist I'M
derground in an unoxidized state and
so set free sufficient gaseous matter to
cause an earthquake. Shrinkage of the
earth's crust is also to be taken into
account.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
German PaternaIism.

American tourists returning from Eu-
rope bring back stories of the paternal
watch which is kept upon them in Ger
many. One woman was requested by
a policeman to hold up her gown,
which was trailing, elaborate affair
of lace and chiffon. 1t was after din
ner, and she was taking stroll with
her husband through a park whose i'm
maculate walks seemed to offer no
harm to it's delicacy, SO she let it hang
The policeman was polite enough. He
informed her gravely that any dress
that was allowed to trail was liable to
collect undesirable matter and prove
injurious to health, and he reminded
her that one time a law was under
consideration to make the wearing Of
such skirts misdemeanor.-New York
Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
Microscopic Defective.

Ehrenberg,. prince of microscopes,
some years ago was employed by the
Prussian government to investigate a
case Of smuggling. A case had been
opened, valuables extracted and the
case repacked and shipped onward to
Its destina don. The only clew to the
criminals was that the unpacking must
have been done at some Of the customs
houses through which the goods had
passed. To all appearances the mi
coscope had hopeless task. Ehren-
berg took some Of the sand which had
been used in, repacking, placed it I'M
der the microscope, looked through the
tube, and, behold, there on the sand
lay peculiar specimen Of foramini-
fera. That animal was found only at
one place in the world and told just
where the crime had been committed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
CLIMBING SERPENTS.
The Method by Which They Glide Up
smooth Surfaces.

The Method by which they Glide Up
smooth Surfaces.
Serpents can easily climb smooth
wall 81 have often seen them do so
in Central America" says a traveller,
writing to journal published in Rome.
II watched little one, whose bite is
fatal, climb up canvas stretched taut
between two snakes. On reaching the
top the reptile curled itself round a
handglaSs, and l killed 1t with cane"
A serpent is to be seen in almost any
geological garden which makes no
trouble of climbing it's glass case. This
is how it sets to work: Stretching itself
up the glass for about four inches, it
discharges from its glands a quantity
Of viscous matter which serves as an
adhesive liquid to hold and support it's
body long enough to enable it to thrust
itself up a little higher, when the proc
eSs is repeated
In warm climates this mucus is very
thick and glutinous, SO that by its aid
even heavy serpents can glide up per-
fectly smooth surfaces.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
No Chance For Him.

Nov that we are engaged" said the
fair young thing, II will tell you that
I do not fear MICE"
THAT is NICE" said the prospective
groom.
and" continued the fancee, 81 can
drive nails without hitting my thumb,
and l know how to use paper cutter
without running book, and can add
row of figures without making a
separate sum for each consecutive fig
ure, and l can build fire, and l can
tell when picture is hung straight
on the wall"
Here the man drew himself up with
much dignity and sorrow and cried:
Then l cannot marry you, alasv'
why" gasped the girl.
What prospect is there Of my ever
being able to demonstrate the superb
ority of man over woman If L marry
woman who possesses such traits Of
character as your
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
The Two Chances,

A medical man, DR.. Blunt, has a
habit Of saying exactly what he thinks
and in a manner all his own.
"You talk too much, woman he
once remarked to the wife of patient.
'Give the man a CHANGER
"What! Me talk?" shrieked the lady.
'sWhy, I'm as quiet as mouse all the
day long. You can ask any of the
neighbors, an they'll every one tell
you what az
MATTERS have reached this point,
madam" interrupted the doctor; your
husband has two chancesw
''Two chances, you say, an -
"He may die
"Of course he may die, as I was say
In to Mrs.
"And you may, madam-that's his
real chancer' blurted the doctor as he
passed out and banged the door after
him.-London Mail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
A MONSTER DUMPING.
lit Weighed Pound For Each Vote
Cast at dumping Town.

1t Weighed Pound For Each Vote
Cast at Dumping Town.
In Halifax county, n c., prior to
1910 there was a voting precinct
known by the odd name Of Dumping
Town. In 1870 when William Henry
Harrison was elected president after
most exciting campaign, Dumping
Town had exactly ia voters, and ev-
cry man OF them cast his ballot for
Harrison.
The people of the small but prosper
Gus town of Scotland Neck, in that
county, showed their appreciation of
the unanimous vote of Dumping Town
by a generous and whimsical gift. Two
days and a night were consumed in
building a big dumping, which was
made of apples and -four and which
weighed la pounds, one pound for
each vote cast at Dumping Town.
This monster Of dumping was put
In sack supported by a tripod and
lowered into an immense iron kettle.
1t required two days and a night to
cook it properly. Then it was lifted
bowl cut from the trunk of an enor-
nous cypress tree, and round it were
placed ia dumplings of the usual size.
A band OF music and fifty wagons were
sent to Dumping Town, and in these
wagons were taken to Scotland Neck
the la true blue Harrison men and
their families.
There was great cheering when they
arrived at Scotland Neck, and the
guests cheered themselves when they
saw the feast prepared for them for,
besides the dumplings, no end Of good
things filled many tables in the spa
cious warehouse, and the feasting and
fun lasted the rest of the day and near
ly all night
A barrel of the best molasses was
used as sauce for the big dumping,
and the hungry people ate it ALL
Youths Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
PAYING IN CENTS.
Creditors May Refuse Large Sums of
Small Change.

Small Change.
Ordinarily when a debtor appears be-
fore q long time creditor there is no
questioning of the United States coin
In which the debt is to be paid, but
arbitrary creditor In STIMULATING just
what coins and in what amounts he
will receive payment are enough al
most to discourage borrowing
You can't force a mean creditor to
take more than % cents worth OF nick
els or % cents worth of copper cents.
If you could get as much as So worth
of old silver three cent pieces of an
other generation you could unload So
worth on him, just as he would have to
take So worth of the silver five cent
pieces and So worth of the obsolete
twenty cent pieces. which made SO
much trouble in the late seventies. But
you can pay out $40 in silver dimes
and silver quarters and silver half dol
lars. The trade dollars, of which there
are a few still coming into the treasury
of the United States for redemption,
are worth nothing while the STANDARD
dollar is an unlimited legal tender. as
Is the old "dollar of our dads" the frs.
of which was coined in 1894 and the
last in 1873
Coins that virtually have disappear
ed from circulation are gold three GoI
lar and one dollar pieces, the trace d..
lar of silver, the nickel three ceE
piece the copper two cent piece, the
copper half cent and silver three and
five cent PROFESSIONALISM WorldHeI-
aid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05

They Had Almost Crunbled to Dust,
but Were Redeemed.

They Had Almost Crumbled to Dust,
but Were Redeemed.
The money counters in the United
States treasury were startled one day,
says Theodore Waters in the November
Everybodys, by tue appearance of a
remarkable looking fat man who en-
tered the department and told strange
tale He said he was IN Ohio farmer
and did not believe in banks, and so
had buried his money in the ground
for safe keeping. He had dug it I'D
and was Mortified to find that it was
slowly turning to dust, as notes will
when long buried.
Panic stricken, he gathered the dis
integrated money into an Old pillow
case, bound it around his waist beneath
his clothes and started for Washington.
He Travelled part Of the way on horse
back, part of the way on an Ohio river
steamboat and part Of the way by
train During. the journey he never
once took off She pillowcase. He even
slept with it on. The officials of the
treasury department found it difficult
to make him part with it.
He did not want to go with clerk
to hotel for fear the clerk might rob
him, but as it was manifestly impos-
sible for him to disrobe in the office he
had finally to submit. They got the
money at last, and the condition Of it
was so bad that the treasury expert
had to be called to decipher it. So
great was her skill that the farmer
lost only few hundred dollars out of
$40 OOO
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
The WeathercOck.

The eff1gy of the cock SO often sec,
on church steeples is usually connecte
with a legend in connection with 81
Peter. AS a matter of fact, howeyci
the figure of a cock used to tie place
on the tops Of sacred trees long b<
fore it was used on buildings. Il;
movement Of the bird in the breeze W.
supposed by the superstitious to wal'
off evil spirits. On a number Of mo,
ern churches the familiar yane is MS
ing, but in days gone by church v
hardly ever built without the we2t.lt
cock on it's eeple.-London Standlfe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
Flower Essences.

To extract the essence from any
flower place layer Of the flowers in
a clean earthen pot and over them
until the pot Is filed, cover closely
and place in the cellar Forty days
afterward strain the essence from the
whole through Grape by pressure.
Put the essence thus expressed in a
clear bottle and expose for six weeks
in the rays Of the sun and evening
dew to purify. One drop Of this es-
sence will communicate its odor to a
pint Of water.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
The Wisconsin Central Ry

Reaches the principal points in
Wisconsin, offering Pullman Sleepers
Free Reclining hair chair, modern
coaches all dining AID afe service
between hicago, Milwaukee, Mani
towoc, and st. Paul. Minneapolis,
Ashlan | al Ollut1. o1ne ;stion
are made with diverging lines at all
terminal points. Meals served Ia
carte. For tickets, sleeping car re-
serservation and further informa-
ton apply to agents of this compan y
or write Jas. G. Pond, Gent Pass.
Agt., Milwaukee, Wis
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
Garden Lanterns.

The noted Japanese gardens, falnor
FOR their beauty, owe much Of Tt
charm to the quaint lanterns VIII.
are used in great profusion The Do
Of their garden lanterns are made {
bronze after quaint native desi~
Some Of them are richly carved
are Of great intrinsic value. Many {
these lanterns are of great ant!Q1ll5
and the best examples are seen at NJ
kho, famous for it's exquisite hronves
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
PoSthumeus Editions.

Ibid you ever see anything to en-
the way some of these live young ;
thors turn out books 2"
"Well, they can't compete with s.
Of the dead ones who keep on get,
out new volumes every year" N
Orleans Picayune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
The Doctor Answered.

Wagstaff- Good morning, doctor. Are
you enjoying good health this morn
ing? -Well--er-that's about
the only kind Of health man can en-
Joy, isn't it? You never knew any one
to enjoy bad health, did you? Wag-
staff-Oh, yes; I've known some doc.
tors to enjoy bad health.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
The Wrong Place.

"Porter, do you ~ end pasting lot
Of those labels on my trunk?' said the
young man.
Eyes, sir" answered the porter.
''Well just give them to me, and I'll
put them On myself"
'sOh, I wouldn't do that, sir. You'll
look like a tattooed man if you do
Yonkers Statesman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05

When trouble goes hunting him
man may dodge 1t, but when ~:
goes hunting trouble it hasn't ~
chance In Thousand of escaping lsi14
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
DOM I'd ssS Ss's

You can be cured of any form of tobacco using
new life and vigor by taking STC-7O-EAO,
that makes weak strong Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. over 600s GOO
let and advice FREE. Address STERLING
kennedy CO.. Chicago or New York. 4N
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
Manager Wanted.


We desire to employ trustworthy
lady or gentleman to manage our
business in this County and adioin-
ing territory. Our house is well and
fayorably known.
$1,000 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, 1910 Caxton Building
Chicago, I'll.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-05
City Officers.

Washburn Public Library Board.
N. N. Oscar, PRESIDENT VIII. Irish,
vlce-president, G. .. Sowder, secretary; w
Ii. Irish Charles Peterson, Mrs. VIM. ONeil.
D. 81. Cameron. 4. Bryan, Mrs. James A
Sheridan
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-22
An Appeal From Brookland.

This ia to certify that on March
the 4tb, 1905, very destructive fire
consumed one-third ct the town
known as New Brookland. Among
those who are at great loss are the
Baptists of the town. In fact they
are the greatest losers; their loss
aggregates $l9,950. Oor new and
commodious house of worship was
burned to the ground. We had no
insurance at all. The home of our
pastor was burned; be bad not a
pair of shoes left. To rebuild our
house We are compelled to call upon
our brethren and friends to help us.
So many of our people lost their
BONES and all they had that it will
be impossible for us to rebuild again
unless Christian men and women
come to our rescue. Therefore, We
ask not only the Christian people of
our State and of the city of Coium-
bia to assist us, but q contribution
from any one will be gladly received
I therefore trust that all persons
who are interested in the welfare of
Christian work and good morals will
do what they can for the rebuilding
of New Brook!and Baptist church.
We had just put new pews in our
church at cost of 5000; new carpet,
new pool, etc, at great cost to our
church. Now all is eooe. Will you
not help US to replace our church?
All contributions from any source
will be acknowledged through tte
papers of our city, also through The
Baptist Courier. Send all contribu-
tions 10 the pastor.
n. A. Hemrick,
Pastor Brookland Baptist Church.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-22
WHEN IN NEED
OF
A PRESENT,

Or if you want oft upyour
own table with Silver, or
buy a Watch, or buy a Dia-
mond, or buy any kind Of
good, solid gold, reliable
jewelry for yourself be sure
to call on US. You can al
ways be sure to get the best,
and the right thing, as we
only have solid goods. and
only buy the kind we know
to be the right style and pat
tern for whatever you want
to use it for. Come III the
first opportunity You have.
and ask Us to show you what
ever you may be interested
in. We Will only be toog glad
to show you and tell you all
about it. If you don't want
to buy anything, that's all
right. We can't sell with
out showing, so come to
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-22
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.

SENCAA AN0 SVA0SV3sD.
Nayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
Fire!
Ask your dealer for T. X. L.
We want steam FIRE engine.
See new advertisement Of The
.Home Bank.
Yesterday, March 2lst, was the
last day of winter.
Planters horse and cattle powders,
for sale at the Bazaar.
The Masons held their regular
meeting in this place last Saturday.
Many tax executions will soon be
placed ia the hands of Sheriff Coriey
for collection.
There is prayer meeting every
Saturday evening in the Methodist
church in this place.
Spring shoes-the latest fashion
ia STYLE and toes, at Meetze & Son.
When you want the most goods for
the lesst money come to Lexingto to
do your shopping.
MIR. Wm. Martin has arrived in
town, after pleasant scjourn in
Florida during the winter.
The best selected stock Of dress
goods can be found at, W. z. Roofs.
Capt. J. 81. Counts, of Irmo, was
in attendance upon the meeting OF
the old soldiers Monday.
Some of the farmers do not pro-
pose to reduce their cotton acreage
by one-half of one foot.
A full line of general merchandise,
as prices that will be satisfactory to
sastomers, at 81. M. Vineyards.
1t is said that one or two new
brick buildings will be erected in
Lexington at an early day.
Remember that the Dispatch Job
Printing Office is always ready to do
FIRST class work at moderate prices.
The names OF some subscribers,
who receive the Dispatch from the
Lexington post Office, will be dropped
unless they soon come and settle up
The Lexington Department Store
offers cash purchases of groceries
and other goods, at prices that ere
enticing.
Mr. Sammie Meetze, of White
Rock, has entered the Palmetto COL
1egiste Institute. he boards with
Mr. J. NJ. Craps.
One secondhand ive-horse power
Frick engine for sale cheap. Apply
to Il. II. Wingard, Lexington, 3. 4.
There is a bright future for Lex
ington if our people will only use
The opportunity to make the most of
Il.
Call and see the elegant line Of
pretty spring dry goods at, W. P.
Boots.
Attorney General Gunter is Of
the opinion that no one liable to poll
tax is exempt unless he is 80 manned
that he cannot support himself.
The Rev. Luther Shesly will
preach on the 4th Sunday night of
March, in the Baptist church at Gil
bert. All are invited to attend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-22

There is no dead wood in our
stock of shoes.
New shoes, stylish shoes, at
moderate prices.
Spring is here and the ladies
will be getting in to low shoes
soon.
Our stores are chock full OF
new style Oxfords and the incest
you ever saw at the price.
If you will bring $3.50 or
$500 along we will sell you the
incest pair you ever had.
Tan, Black or Patent Leather,
made with large eyelets and
laced with wide iaces, at only
$500.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-22
THE N0BBIEST
Spring Clothing.
GRIFF0H BRAND.

We are ready for you-yes, more than
ready. All the newest novelties, the new
spring shades, the popular steel grays, tho
light and dark mixtures and the popular
browns constructed in the best possible man.
ner, the broad Shouldercd effect, hair cloth
fronts and snug fitting collars combine to
give Griffon Brand Clothing their distinc-
ton
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

Attend the market and get a
free lunch of those delicious pure
food products of the Heinz Co. at
NJ. A. Sybert Grocery Co. ; g
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

J. c. Olbinger, a prosperous
farmer and oil producer, of Van
Camp. was a business visitor in the
city today.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

cents. II incr, Ii cents for %. As
sorted designs. McCoy's Book
Store.
Friend Debolt and family, of
East Liverpool, arrived I'M the city
this afternoon and will VISIT the
mother of Mr.. Debolt, Of Mccoy
Heights, for a few days.
This was an ideal June day and
the delightful weather brought
large delegations of people from
the surrounding country and
neighboring towns to the city to
do their shopping. The merchants
as natural consequence enjoyed
a fine trade to-day.
=.
a Pennsylvania tramp bravely
stopped runaway and saved
pretty girls life, quoted Byron Oh
beauty of her hair and eyes, and
begged single kiss as his sole re-
ward. Even the force Of circum
stances cannot blunt the sensibiIi-
ties of an ordinary tramp.
-
Decorated and Imperial Crepe
Paper. Thousands of merchants
are using it in their show win
dows, is used in summer homes, on
mantels and in doorways. lambre
quins and portiers are made of it,
in table decorations for teas, lun-
cheons, etc. exquisite effect can
be produced. See our Window
display. McCoy's Book Store.
Paden City now has a good ball
team. and the land company has
given the boys privilege Of a good
location for grounds, and the boys
are all swelled up and looking for
some club to wallup. Any one
wanting to arrange for a game at
the new industrial town. may adj
dress Irwin BOwSer, manager OF
the club. The club is said to be
a good one, and those who want
a slow game need not apply.