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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

easily satisfied. Anything in the shape of
toy pleased them; they would gladly accept
the same kind OF article year after year.
Practically speaking. there were no fashions
in toys. But now fashions change in toys
even more quickly than they do in women
dresses.
THE children are always demanding
some new thing, and this Is especially true
of the cheap grade of mechanical toys that
you see sold in the streets by fakirs With
one or two exceptions, that have surprised
US by remaining In favor for years, the life
of one of these mechanical novelties as a
business proposition, does not exceed SIX
months.
ut follows. as a matter of course, that
we are always racking our brains to invent
new toys. Most of the ideas are hammered
out right here in the factory by the heads
of departments. but now and then some out
slider comes in with bright notion. and
gets well paid for 1t. 1nventing new toys
that catch the children's fancy is a very
profitable business. but 1t is correspondngly
difficult. You may have been in the bust
ness all your life, but you can never tell
what the children will like. It's just like
publishing popular songs. You may fail
miserably half a dozen times with things
that you think are sure to hit the mark and
the seventh time you may make a ten strike
with an article that you were on the point
of rejecting.
"Of course, most of the new toys are pre-
pared for the Christmas trade; but very
few of them have what may be called a
putable test of sales, children are not fond
of toys that carry out the idea of the sea-
son-effigies of Santa Claus and SO on. Few
of them are made nowadays.
Up-to-Date Child's Favorite.
Apart from the regular stock lines such
dolls, drums, horns and kitchen sets,
the preference of the up-to-Gate child is
for decidedly materialistic toys. He likes
automobiles much better than he does
horses Toy post office wagons and trains
are very popular, but they must be really
like the originals, even down to the smallest
details, or the modern youngster Will have
none of them
Nor Will he tolerate foreign names on
the imported articles of this kind. Mechan-
ical trains made in France, and having all
the French names on them, sell largely in
England. They will not sell here spe-
clal line of these goods has TO be made
for the American market. with the names
printed or stamped in English and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Bought Three Drums.

a man came in with a little boy, for whom
he bought a drum. Inside OF three min
utes he was back again for another. The
youngster had deliberately driven his nst
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
]. D. SMITH DEAD.
Dies at, His House at Houghtou Last
Thursday.
FUNERAL WAS HELD SUNDAY
Deceased Was Seventy Eight Years OF Age
and Had Lived at Houghton for the
Past Seventeen Years, and was
Highly Esteemed

J. d. Smith died at his home at
Houghton early last Thursday morn
ing. Grandpa Smith, as be was
affecsionally called by many, has
been hale and vigorous man for a
great many years, and never was
sick to amount to anything until a
few weeks ago, when he suffered
from blood poisoning on the hand.
He had apparently almost recovered
from this. and early Thursday morn
| ing got up and built the fires in his
home He then went back to bed
and made the remark about not feel
| ing we'll. His wife became alarmed
aid got up, but before anything
could be done the old gentleman had
passed away.
The deceased was seventy-eight
years of age last July, and was
raised near London, Canada. He
was married fifty-six years ago. and
spent his early manhood with his
wife in Ontario There was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Smith five sons, one
dead, and the other four living.
They are Willam H., Charles and
Fred, W ho livein this city, and Ed,
who resides at Lewiseon, Idaho.
There are mum Ger of grandchildren
and other rela ives.
Mr.. Smith came to Houghton
seventeen years Ego, and has lived
at that place ever since. There was
no man ever lived IN tho quarry
district who had more: or warmer
frienGs. The whole COM
munity looked upon him as a splen-
did neighbor, willie his people were
always proud Of the many good
qualities be possessed. and the Stand
ing he had with those about him.
For number OF years he has been
postmaster at that place, and people
coming for their mai. always found
him an obliging Official, aud their
trips tG the residence where the
post Office was kept, brought them
into close touch and friendly inter
M .,.L
who were looked upon as invaluable
to the community.
The funeral services were held at
the residence in Houghton Sunday
afternoon. and Reverend j. E. Cooke,
of the Methodist church, preached
the sermon. Toe remains we're in
tered in the cemetery in this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
Card OF Thanks.

We wish through The TIMES to
extend our thanks to the MANY kind
friends and neighbo who assisted us
SO much with the work, and for their
sympathy n the loss of our husband
and father, who was SO dear to US
and to you all.
Mrs J D. SMITH and children.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
Go to Sunny California.

Far from the chi!ls of wintery
blasts. Boating, bathing and out
door pleasures may be enjoyed dur
ing the wintdr months in California,
through tourist cars via the North
Western Line from Minneapolis
and ST. Paul on two days of each
week makes the journey comfortable
aud at minimum ST expense For
rates, literature, on California or
any Information desir d call on local
agent of The North Western Line
or address T. W. 1'easdale, G. A. p,
ST. Paul.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
RiSjOpd and Alvopd.

Taylor County Star and News. =
Attorney Risjord of Ashland,
candidate for circuit Judge against
Judge Parish, was in the city the
latte" part of the week and became
acquainted with many Medford ci6i-
zens. He is a pleasant gentleman
10 meet and nas good standing as
an attorney. He graduated few
years ago from the Wisconsin law
school, and has since practiced in
Ashland. However as an opponent
OF Judge Parish, with eighteen
years experience on the bench, he
can hardly hope to be successful at
the coming spring ell ction. The
best of feeling appeared to prevail
between the two gentlemen, the
Judge having introduced Mr.. Ris-
Jord to many of his friends while he
was ia the city,
Attorney Il. Q. Alvord, of Wash
burn. third candidate for circuit
Judge, was visitor in the city the
FIST Of the week, making new ac-
qaaintances. He has been a practic
ing attorney in Wash burn Tor some
years. 1t seems to be the general
opinion about the district. though,
that Judge Parish's opponents are
waisting their time in trying to
promote their candidates.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
Card of Thanks.

I wish to thank all the people of
Washburn who SO kindly assisted
me during the sickness and death of
my husband, and especially do I wish
to thank the members Of the indie
pendent Order OF Foresters and Red
Men lodges for the kindness extend
ed to me.
Mrs. JERRY LAURIAN AND FAMILY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
Notes OF the st. Johns Church

The warm expressions of appreci-
alton OF the Coffees that have been
given from time to time this winter
oy tie ladies of ST. John S Guild has
led them to believe that a weekly
event of this sort would find favor
among Washburn people. They &C
ccrdinglv announce that coffee will
be given on every Saturday after
noon this month. No effort will be
spared to render these occasions as
delightful as possible. A new
feature will oe the rendition of
musical selections 1T intervals DUR
re- the afternoon
Eoly Communicated a. m.
Morning Praver-l0 10000 a. m.
Il Holy Communion sermon-1O:30
Sunday School $3.50 p. m,
Ne evening service.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
NEWsY LETTER FROM THE CAPITOL.
Professor W. w Jones Tells of How Thin gs
are Going at Madison.

Madison, Wis: The expected has
happened; likewise the unexpected.
The expected in that for a long time
it has been conceded that Gov. La
Toilette was the logical candidate.
The unexpected and the speculative
ly surprising in view of the fact tina
such strong opponents Of the Cover
nor as Bet ch, Roehr, Rogers. White
head and Kreutzer should have voted
for him ia the caucus. But then it
brought to pass about the only cor
rect prediction these men have ever
made, for have they not declared ut
will be cold day when we vote for
Bob. LaFollette. Mercury was
about as far below that morning as
it Usually gets.
Senators Bird and Wright held
out and voted tor Quarles, "a child
ish proceeding. Various reasons
have been assigned for the vote of
stalWarts. Some say that they
didn't want to disclose the size of
their vote, others that they wanted
to make it appear that their votes
were necessary to insure the Cover
nor's success, and still others that it
was at the request of Senator
IQuarrles who wanted thus to assure
the Governor that he held no person
al animosity towards him.
Fer whatever reason, it was a
graceful act, ar has done more to
hasten the end Of the unhappy re-
publican squabbe than anything else
| that could have been devised
And, by the way, the members Of
the Assembly say that they didn'i
need the vote of the senate, as they
cast eighty votes for the Governor,
more than a majority of the entire
| legislature The first session was
only a ratification Of the proceedings
in the seperate houses.
The great majority Of the people
of this district will commend tt e
action Of Assemblyman Clausen in
voting fol. the Governor in the eau
Gus, though be was not pledged to
do so. Already Mr.. Clausen has
established himself in the good
opinion OF his associates and will
make one Of the strong workers of
the assem- ly
Senator Sanborn looms up big
among his fellows-and there are
some able men in the senate.
DR.. Butler, who in few weeks
will be ninety years of a"e, has
offleiatei as chaplain in the senate
Hi, voice rings out DIS clear as it di !
twenty years ago, and though he is
growing feeble, he is as elouquent as
ever.
There has been an entire absence
of excitement over the contest OF
the last week, Senator Quarles
gracefully accepts his retirement.
Messrs. Cooper and Esch and Judge
Webb have made RAINY friends.
1t looks as If either Or both of the
/ first named have cinch on the
senate for some future time. The
friends OF Judge Webb all over north
| Wisconsin. who have almost q tilial
affection for him, regret that it was
not possible for him to 60 to the
senate at this time. There is every
prospect for harmonious action,
/, effective legislation and reasonably
short session.
! w. W. JONES
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
Report of Committee Shows What
County Expenses Have Been
SPENT $40, 620.4o LAST YEAR
Bayfield, County Runs an Expensive Govern
ment, and the Committee Tells Coan-
ty Board What Different Items
in the List Amount to.

The report of the committee
hired to check the county records
is a very lengthy affair, giving a
detailed account of the work of
the county government. Some
of the figures are given below,
and perusaI Of them will fur
nish the reader a pretty clear
idea Of what this gle wing county
OF bayfield, is costing the taxpay-
ers.
The period covered in the re-
portis for the fiscal year Guiding
October 81. 1904, and shows that
the salaries paid to county of.
ficers was$9, $3.50. 25; the mileage,
per diem and mittee work of
supervisors cost $878.70; there
was paid for court house and
jail expenses, which includes all
items such as fuel, lights, water,
telephones, supplies, repairs,
insurance. postage, furniture and
fixtures, blank books, law books
and rents, the sum of So ,0O3.82,
Printing and stationery cost the
county S1, 357. SO; there was also
paid for printing tax deed notice
1888. 80; election notices cost the
county 1922. o5; the supervisor of
assessments cost $685.. so, which
included expenses; statistal re-
port, county ana state, cost
$l88.51.
Boarding prisoners cost 81,
33l.75; and clothing for them
amounted to S146.65; obtaining
IeyiGence aGd trans porting pri
soners run up to 81. $50. IS; sum
moning jurors and witnesses
cost $4l4 OF; medical attendant e
to prisoners was S350.35. There
was paid for support of state
criminal institu tions other than
those paid through the state
treasurer, $500. 81; the Washburn
municipal court cost $1,O73.O6;
and the one at Iron River 1858. SO;
justice courts cost $5o1.70.
Illegal taxes and tax certih-
Gates cost 232.97; bounties on
wild animals, SOB; coroners's in
quests s44057; insane, including
transporting clothing and medi-
cal attendance $2,474.55; care Of
dependent children, $1,000;
transient poor, $3,756.59; small
pox cases, $535.49; county roads
and bridges, $3.50; the circuit
court cost IS, 1865.
The summary shows cost Of
county government for the year,
sl8,3S2.77: cost Of prosecuting
criminals, SO: $685. IS; miscellan-
eous expenses $12,654.02; circuit
cost certificates, IS, 1866; a to
tai Of s46,62o. 40. From this
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
A Gard

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure you
cough or cold, We also guarantee
25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory
Or money refunded.
Fox Bros. Pharmacy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02

there is to be deducted for fees
and gains, shown in the detailed
part Of the report, s6.877.54; leav-
ing net expenseto county, not
including rebates for taxes and
tax certificates, $50, 1926. The
e les and loans for the same
period were $4,000.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
A Young BarkSdale

Mr.. ard Mrs. Andrew Young, of
the dynamite plant, have recently
become parents of a Furnishing and
healthy boy, and the your gster has
been banned Barksdale Young, the
given name being borrowed from
tile pl esldent Of the Atlantic Manu-
featuring Company.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02
A CObWeb Social

a un Que church social will be
given at the home of Mr.. 2. T. Yates
on Friday evening There will be
refreshments also cobwebs. Every
one is cordially invited to come.
The proceeds are for the benefit Of
the Ladies Aid Society of the M E.
Church.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-02-02

Liverita the up-to-date Little
I liver Pill; Sc boxes contain Is pills
! ,c boxes contain 40 pills, 25c boxes
con tain 100 pills. Sold by Fox Bros
Nv ashburn Wis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-05
The News of Mobile

America" had been rendered by the band Pat J. Lyons, In a few choice words introduced the orator, z. P. Smith. who proved equal 10 the promise as a speaker well worth listening to. Mir Smith spoke for half hour. mak- ing an excellent address. He was closely followed and literally applau aud- ed After another air Rev. J. B. K. Spain offered the benediction and the exercises were at an end.
 At Monroe Park.
 An immense crowd went to Monroe Park to participate in the picnic of the Young Mems Benevolent Associa- tion. The principle attraction in the afternoon and which was witnessed by great throng. was the competitive drill between the four companies of Mobile battalion, Alabama National Guard. The companies were the Lomax Rifles, Mobile Rifles, Mobile Cadets and Gulf City Guards. The prize was S100.
 The drill by the Mobile Battalion was won by the Lomax Rifles. The judges were Captains w. F. Mickle, Ir,. Thad Partridge, Jr., and Maddox. Cap tain Hagan first appeared with the Gulf City Guards, next the Lomax Rifles. Capt. Thos. Mckay commanding, the Mobile Rifles, Lieut.. J. Baxter and last the Mobile Cadets, Capt SeXtus Smith. Mayor Pat J. Lyons, In compliment = ary address presented the prize, in $l bills, to the company, 1t was received on behalf of the company by Captain D. C. Camp, formerly commander ot the company.
 At night a grand display of fireworks was had on the bay front. It was considered the finest ever witnessed | here. This was followed by a ball. | During the afternoon and evening a number of sports were pulled off, many contesting for the prizes offered The Regatta. 1 The river front, from Palmetto Street south to Choctaw Point and on the Inn ! mense pier of the Mobile, Jackson and l Kansas City Railroad. besides on tn. many craft in the harbor in that vicin- 1 ity, were seen hundreds of spectators, i gathered to witness the sport of the i Palmetto Yacht Club. -'~-- =. .-.
 The entries were Myrtle L., owned and sailed by Robert Lee. Freddie L. own i cd and sailed by William Lee: TOmnie 1 w., owned by Thomas Wall and sailed by John Orr: Gretna Girl. owned and sailed by s. Brabner: Slow Drag, own ed and sailed by M. Lorey Campbell; P ! Y. C.. owned and sailed by Dave Har- rison: National. owned by McEvoy and French and sailed by T. Wall: Mona owned and sailed by Bart Kelly; Thrc, | Friends. owned and sailed by J. Tarr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-05
Advertiser Bureau, ---. AIAil I..l..

T.
 The glorious Fourth came in close and hot, but not sufficiently so to stem the tide of enthusiasm incident to the occa- sion of the celebration of the nations birthday. Only a few of the business houses opened in the early part of the day and these were closed by noon, giv- ing the entire city general holiday air and appearance. .-~s..
 Bunting was liberaly displayed on the business houses and public buildings. but the prettiest sight, by far. was on the river where were anchored in mid stream and tied up alongshore ships of all kinds flying the flags of all nations. The ships, in full dress, made a picture not ony worth gazing upon by local people who are used to the sight, but those from the interior, of whom there are many in the city.
 The smell boy and the old boy were manifestly present early with big fire crackers anc the day was unshered in , which explosions on all sides. Three events scheduled for the day. aside from the many private outings, drew nut the people and there was good natured elbowing to reach vantage places, in Bienville Square. where un- der the auspices of the local councils of the Junior Order of United Amer- can Mechanics, Fourth of July services of a patriotic nature were held: at Monroe Park where, during the after noon na devening the annual picnic of tho Young Mems Benevolent Associa- ton was given, and on the river front Tn the afternoon where tho Palmetto Yacht Club held their first of the geries of cup races for the season of 1905.
 In Bienville Square. :-:-~:
 At 10 o'clock the 1st infantry band occupied the band stand and. for an hour, rendered delightful music. At il o'clock the services began. At that hour there was a very large crowd gathered around the band stand and oc- eupying the many seats beneath the grand old oaks. On the stand were prominent members of the local coun- cils cf the J O. II. A M, Rows. A. c. Harte, secretary of the Young Mems Christian Association and J. B. K. Spain rastCr of Government Street Street Methodist Church; Pat J. Lyons. Mayor of Mobile; Robert E. Gordon and z. r. Smith. editor of The Raleigh CN. C) American, who was, by invitation, orator of the day.
 After a patriotic air by the band, Rev, A. c. Harte offered the invocation in beautiful words. Following this was the reading of the Declaration of In rependence by Robert F. Gordon. After
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-05
The Race Track
Al TutOnIa.

Cincinnati July 4.-Alma Dufour. an outsider in the betting, won the lnde- tonia today in q hard drive, by :, neck from Lady Savov, the favorite: CoruS- cate took third money: TWp bniis, iS, HlS ;p x shooter and Fl9rizel were the winning First race, six iurl9ngs- -tleuroh' aS' (Foy). to l. wen; Foreigner. lHo. 'MG- n, lntyre1, |" to | sec9nd; r,e Brgnirf aoi' Cardinal Wolsev Col Jim Douglas. Ma : jor Carpenter, Clara Dee M: A. foWct u. The LcxiuG;on Leader, Dr. Wang, Florl and Merno ran.
 Second race i've furlongs-Two Bills, 112. tSchilllng.t, to 10. won: Meadow Breeze, 100, tJ; Mclndyre), to T. s'',- third. Time. l,2 S-4. Antillion. Ro- mola, Agnola, l.el Bright ana Miat boa ran. Six shooter. 1l$. tvndcrboup. [ to 10. won; Bell The C&t. l03, lNlSnard ,o | second; Birch Broom. g9, F1y > iz @ lo l, third. Time, :39 10. Sis Lee b"h- nic Burr and Gracious ran
 Fourth race, Independence HandiGap' mile and tlree-3ixteenths-A llII four, lqa. GLarsen). le to J. won, h-l"S @,,' Corusaate. lo2, tFoy1,. k SO L thirn. @ Time. l.59 l-5. The Cook. Marshal Ney, HuzzIh. Estrada Palma and scotch hls- tie ran,
 Fifth race, seven furlongs-Lapucellc' 1G4 FoyD, 6 to r. won; Dutcn Rarbnra. loI, CWi+hardl. to }. second lntsnSe' lo1, litrksl. to l, third IlmS' I .2a 3-l, Dunnag, Ara and Britta ran.
 sixth race, mile and quarterw,,if loriZrI ia r go, CFoyp, to ) won: Swift Wlns lnt | tMclntyrel, , tC 1, second; Hand Wore More | l04. tWishard), to 1. third. Time 2:07 4-5. Jena. Beaucaire. Gold Bell | Kilomrie and Tom Hall ran.
 l Entries.
 Firs; race. SiH furlongs. sclllhS-Al imosity, Fontesla. Siambok: FrIyoI Lida Vivian, The Laurel. 93; Henry i-y' ous. ej: Arachnr. Mabel Winn, 9S; Rir' Johnnie King. Bob Franklin, loo' Gus | Heidorn. l03 Red Thistle, lOo.
 Second race. mile and sixteemtn nai selling-Wexford, 90; sanction, May Cherry. 93; Dc Kinney, 95; Judge Tray nor, Bony, 9s; Annie Williams, Zen volio. 1Ul; Van Hope, 102; Stradcr, HaN Hand. lo3; Mix B., Fonsoluca l"'
 Third race. five furlongs, pu:seI-1 ,mi an S., l0.; Master Joyful, lo3' tiii tTIi l"- io-. | 1of; Hogan. 10
 Fourth race, handicap, steeplcchase e l Owens. l3S; Gould. 1S9; Evander. 143 l Warner. 157; Charawind, 165.
 Fifth race five furlongs, purse[rihoN %na iG2; AzoTa' io2 5ess% soetgpy Giav Nuttcr Wella, Pearl, Russell, Chamllie' ,a lo2 l Princess Flush, 105; Trisauce' Anlta Lilita. Ann Hall. 10S.
 Sixth race. six furlongs. selilng-6@d 20 ma Tanner, S9; Twenty spot gi; Py | thon. Nominee, All Scarlet 94; Mulaoon S",,, l Sway, go; Joe Goss. Arthur Cummer Western Duke, 1o2.
 At Sheepshead Bay.
 New York. July 4.--James R. keene' champion S-year-old sysonby., winne
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-05

department responded. A hole in the roof and water damage to some of the furniture was the result.
 On Thursday aftrnoon Mobile will have her first game of Cotton States League ball, the competing teams be- ing Mobile and Greenville.
 The event will be celebrated with q parade headed by band. Mayor r. J. Lyons will pitch the first ball across the plate :...
 The State representatives of the Union Central Life Insurance Company of Alabama are at Point Clear. guests of General Agent E. H. Andrews of Birmingham. Tonight they were tend cred banquet at tho hotel. Tomorrow they will go to Dog River for an out ing. ."s
 Mrs. Elizabeth H. Stewart mother of Mrs. F. O.. Hoffman. was operated on for appendicitis and is very critically i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-05
Received by LOubet.

Paris, July 4,-President Louoet re- ceived Ambassador Mccormick, senior Special Ambassador Porter, Junior Spe- cial Ambassador Loomis, Rear-Admlral Sigsbee and otheE officers of the Amer ican squadron aV6 o'clock this evening at the Elysee Palace.
 MT. Mccormick presented the party to M. Loubet, who greeted the visitors most cordially.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-05
At Liberty to Keep One.

Philadelphia Ledger.
 .Customer-Do you Keep leather belts?
 Fresh Clerk-No. sir; we sell 'em.
 Customer-Not always, my man. You may keep one that you might have sold to me.