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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
Made Raid on Scum.

Some of the incidents of war play
now running in New York suggested to
civilian Of the present generation
that the playwright of to-day takes a
while lot of license. A veteran with
an empty sleeve took issue with him.
''The incidents you MENTION" he said
to the young man, may not have oc-
Cured as here presented. But the
struggle had its comedy situations. It
was not all grim, and it was a good
thing it wasn't.
There wasn't much time in the clos
ing days Of the war for farcical incl
dents, but while the masters of the
great trouble were formulating plans
Falstaffs were plentiful in remote
places. One of these whom | knew had
got up to the title of major He was
a German.
Ellis battalion consisted of the raw
est lot of recruits that were ever hud-
died under one command. The aggre-
CATION was mounted. It was assigned
to duty at post in close proximity to
a settlement of bushwhackers
"These were not the bushwhackers
of later days. They were for the most
part young men who were banded to-
gether awaiting an opportunity of get
ting to the front Pending that soldier
ing with them was a frolic.
''The big German major took his part
with all the seriousness of a division
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
Told to Turn His Shirt,

The late Gov. Parsons of Alabama was
one Of those few southerners who es-
poused the Union cause during the Civil
war. After the establishment of peace
he was rewarded for his fidelity by being
made provisional governor of his state.
At the time of secession, however, he
was a member of the Alabama Legisla-
ture, and, to the indignation of his south
ern friends, who had elected him to
office, he voted against secession.
Soon afterward he wrote his wife
that, as his supply of shirts was ex-
hausted, he desired her to send him
more, as soon as possible. Mrs. Parsons,
a jealous southerner, answered in note
remarkable for it's brevity and point.
Without prelude of formality she wrote:
''You have turned your coat; you may
turn your shirt. ''-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
How a Scheme Was Spoiled.

Henry Clews is telling a new story,
which he says he got straight from the
Canal street district. A young jobbing
firm overbought for the fall trade. Their
heaviest mistake had been in line of
overcoats, which it seemed they would
have to carry over for season. Efforts
to get cash for the stock were fruitless,
except as ruinous rates. At last the firm
went to an old-timer in the trade for adj
vice.
WELL" said the man of experience,
you've got pretty good list of custom
ers. Just divide the coats into lots of
thirteen each. Send batch apiece to
some of your sharpest customers, but
make out the bills for twelve. They'll be
so tickled to get one coat for nothing
that they'll take 'em ALL
The scheme had been tried before the
men met again. The old-timer waited for
praise.
"Well, didn't they keep the coats?" he
asked.
Yes" returned the jobber sadly. Zone
each. The one that wasn't billed."-New
York Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
The Evolution of
Household Remedies,

The modern patent medicine bust
ness is the natural outgrowth of the
Old-time household remedies.
In the early history of this country,
EVERY FAMILY HAD ITS HOME
MADE MEDICINES. Herb teas,
bitters, laxatives and tonics, were to be
found in almost every house, compound
ed by the housewife. sometimes assisted
by the apothecaEy or the family doctor.
Such remedies as picra, which was
aloes and quassia, dissolved in apple
brandy. Sometimes hop tonic, made
of whiskey, hops and bitter barks. a
score or more Of popular, homemade
remedies were thus compounded, the
formulate for which were passed along
from house to house, sometimes written,
sometimes verbally communicated.
/ The patent medicine business is q
natural outgrowth from this whole
some, old-time custom. In the begin
ming, some enterprising doctor, i'm
pressed by the usefulness Of one of
these homemade remedies, would take
it up, improve it in many ways, manu-
facture it on large scale, advertise it
mainly through almanacs for the home,
and thus it would become used over q
large area. LATTERLY THE HOUSE
HOLD REMEDY BUSINESS TOOK
a MORE EXACT AND SCIENTIFIC
FORM.
Peruna was originally one of these
old-time remedies. It was used by the
Mennonites, of Pennsylvania, before it
was offered to the public for sale. DR..
Hartman, THE ORIGINAL COM.
FOUNDER OF PERUNA, is of Men
MONTE origin. First, he prescribed it
for his neighbors and his patients.
The sale of it increased, and at last ne
established a mandatory and fur
nished it to the general drug trade.
Peruna is useful in a great many
climatic ailments, such as coughs, colds,
sore throat, bronchitis, and catarrhal
diseases generally. THOUSANDS OF
FAMILIES HAVE LEARNED THE
USE OF PERUNA and its value in the
treatment Of these ailments. They
have learned to trust and believe in
DR.. Hartman's Judgment, and to rely
on his remedy, Peruna.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is
only one way 70 cure uealness' anu Indt y. -
caused by the infiamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inhamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by Catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
commander on the eve Of a battle Once

commander on the eve OIL UdLuc. OuC0
week, sometimes oftener, the major
sent hurry orders for the recruits to
ration up for two days scout and
then took them out solemnly into the
country.
CAS- often as the column went out on
scout as often did it return, day or
two later, usually splashed with the
mud of the country roads, the horses
looking jaded and uncurried. II they
ever brought back prisoner that fact
was kept concealed by the major.
ION one Of these scouts the column
had an experience that was not down
in the majors tactics The bushwhack-
ers, who always knew Of the coming
of the column and scattered, concluded
to give him a surprise.
'EThe column had halted at the end
of it's first days ride and was bivouack-
ing in a corn field The camp fires had
been lighted and the air was redolent
with the Odor Of noodle soup. The
bugles had sounded for the serving OF
rations. Even the pickets had come
into camp for grub.
without warning the bushwhackers
rose up out of the fodder shocks and
the fence corners; with one combined
rush they swept down upon Major Jo-
seph's soup line and captured 1t. The
colonel of the bushwhackers, former
school teacher and his staff appeared
simultaneously, as the major reported
it to his superior officer, before the
majors shack and demanded his ra-
tions
'"The colonel saluted the major and
begged his pardon for the intrusion.
He said he and his men had not come
to fight, but they were almighty hungry,
and the odor of the noodle soup had
made them furious.
IF permitted to have their fill they
would retire in good order and the
major could do likewise If the major
wanted fight, he could have it, but they
were not there with any hostile inten-
tions, other than those mentioned.
''The major was virtually prisoner.
He submitted gracefully and asked the
colonel and his staff to be his guests
as long as the grub held out. The
colonel regretted to say that he and his
staff would need all there was, and as
the major could 60 back to town and
get more, they would have to sweep the
board.
"They deyoured every mOrsel. When
the repast was finished the cOlonePs
eve fell on the majors SpyglasS he
allowed that as the government had
plenty on hand and the article was
scarce in the Confederacy he would
have to take it, The major removed
the field glass from his uniform and
handed it over.
THE major was then politely re-
quested to send word to his men In
camp that they were to allow the Wis
itors to depart in peace. This was
done. and the bushwhackers scattered
as only bushw hackers know how to do.
Major Joseph broke camp that night
and returned to the city before day
break. 1t was his last scouting expedi
ton from that post. He was ordered
to the front soon after, and, | believe,
under the watchful eye Of his superior
officer, who was an old West Pointer,
he did some creditable fighting until he
was mustered out.
''The story of the bushwhackers' raid
on Major Joseph's noodle soup got to
the headquarters of many commanding
officers, but l do not think it ever had
general circulation - Detroit Free
Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
Nothing New.

Proof is below that women criticised
each others clothes in the Seventeenth
as in the Twentieth century-and in
"fonetik" spelling.
In 1856, May or June, Bridget Noel
wrote to her sister, the Countess of Rut-
land:
"My Lady Gansbourer meet us at Bur
ley, but in sutch IL dres as | never saw
without disput. Her jengan manto is
the worst of its kind, it is purple, and
a great dele of green, and a letel gould,
and great flours, Their is some ded with
the green, and noe lining, which luks a
bomenable "-PickMe- Up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
Free Consultation to the Sick.

Do you know that our Specialists
make calls to any part of the state with
out any expense to patients? We stand
all the travelling expenses and our charge
for consultation is free. We will be
pleased to send you sworn affidavits of
patients treated for Cancers, Epilepsy,
Paralysis, Peritonitis, Catarrh and Dis
eases of Women. Do not give up hope
but write US at once and state the ma
ture of the disease We do not promise
impossible things. but if there is the
slightest chance for recovery we know
we can help you. Address: Physicians
Medical Institute, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
In Bohemia.

The attic poet tore, with faint rip
ping sound, dangling thread from the
sawlike edge of his cuff.
"You can't express the value of a
spring poem like this in terms of mere
dollars" he said.
NO you can't" the editor assented.
Fifty cents, and not penny more, is
what the thing is worth. Shall | write
you an order|
The youth eagerly assented.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
Animal Post Cards.

A set of eight attractive post cards, in
five colors, showing wild animals in the
Washington park zoo, in the city of Mil
waukee. will be mailed you on the re-
ceipt of II cents (coin or stamps). In
teresting to grown people and children.
Address The Evening Wisconsin Com
pany, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
Eating Cocoanut-Custard Pie

Everybody praises Cocoanut-Custard pie
II It's made right, but soggy pie will spoil
the entire meal. Grocers are now selling
ing just the proper ingredients for two pies
Get the Custard for Cocoanut- Custard pies.
Put up by D-Zerta Co, Rochester, y. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

Kidney Pills. They helped me from the
lasting cure"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

could not stoop with
out a sharp pain. It
was just as bad when
| tried to get UP from
a chair. [ was Ian
guild and listless and
had much pain and
trouble with the kid
ney secretions. This
was my state when 1
began with DOan'S
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

Pettit's Eye Sa1vc 100 Years Old,
relieves tired eyes, quickly cures eye aches,
infiamed, sore, watery or liberated eyes.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

The wireless telegraph station which
has been erected for the Russian adj
miralty between Sevastopol and Odessa
has undergone a satisfactory trial.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
A Slight misunderstanding.

She Tin the public park)-Oh, how /
love to gambol on the green.
He-No green for mine. l played
green for three hours last night, but red
and black was the only thing doing
Bohemian
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

- Gym q St. Vitus' Dance and all Nervous Diseases
- Permanently Cured by DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Resorer Send for Free 2 trial bottle and treatise
DIX. X. III. KLINE, Id 93l Arch Street. Philadelphia Pa
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

"A Muskogee woman asked for a di-
vorce ON the ground that her husband
wanted her to wear the cast-off clothes
Of his former wife. She got it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
W. q ~ V .

An energetic man, % to 10 years of age as
country manager for large manufacturing in
dustry. One desiring to interest himself fnan-
cially to small or large extent preferred f. w.
BOLZENDAHL, 20 Miller block, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09
LANGUTD AND WEAK.

A Condition Common with Kidney
Trouble and Bacl<ache.
Mrs Marie Sipfe, 416 Miller ST.,
Helena, Mont, says: "Three years ago
my back grew weak and lame and l
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

The passenger traffic over the Eng
fish channel last year was 418,48O, an in
crease of $4,000 over the preceding year
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP TO
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces In
fammation allays pain, cures wind collie. 2;
cents a bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

ATTENTION HOMESEEKERS. $50 Acres FREE
Government land for farming and graz
ing. MILLIONS Of acres to choose from Fine
Soil Water plentiful. Send 25c in stamps
for full information WIEBKE & CO., L0ca-
tors, Miles City, Montana
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

Rats are an alarming nuisance in
England.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

There is need for Garfield Tea when
the skin is sallow, the tongue coated, and
when headaches are frequent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

NORTH DAKOTA AND EASTERN MONTANA
LANDS. Now is your opportunity to get
cheap home along the c. M. & st. Paul Ry. 3d.
600 acres to select from. $500 to $500 per
acre. We can locate You free Homestead
adjoining the land you buy. G. 7. FELLAND
& CO, 4O9 Phoenix Bldg, Minneapolis Mimi.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

''Did you enjoy the comedy?"
''Not Bit
''Why, how was that?'
''There was a woman next to me who
had seen it before"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

The coal consumption per- head is
greater in England than any other coun-
| try
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-09

"A suit of clothes which will float the
wearer in case of accident at sea has
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-08
A PROCLAMATION
ByHis ExceIleney, Hoke Smith,
Governor.
PROVIDING A REPRESENTATIVE FOR
BEN HILL COUNTY.

ATLANTA, GA, August g. 1908.
Whereas The General ASS 'mbl ut its ses-
sion in 1908, proposed an amendment to the
co stitution of this state, as set forth in an
Act approved August 6, 2908, to wit;
Sec /. Be il enacted by the General AS
semhly OF the State Of Georgia that para
graph one, of section ,, a, tiee ), of the Con-
stitution of Georgia, as amended by an Act
approved July %, 1904. is hereby amended by
striking "S3 Representatives in the said
paragraph OF the Constitution as amended
and substituting "iSt Representatives "
Par, 1. he House OF Representatives,
shall consist Of not more than ISL represen-
tatives apportioned among the several coun-
ties as follows, to-wt: To the six counties
having the largest population, viz: Chatham,
| Bib, Floyd. Fulton, Richmond and Thomas.
| thee representatives each; to the s'X coun-
ties having the next population, viz: Bar
| tow, Rulloch, Burke Cobb, Carroll, COweta,
DeKalb, Decatur, Dolly, Ebert, Gwinnett,
Hall. Houston, jackson, Laurenes, Merri-
wether, Monroe, Muscogee, Sumter. Tattnall,
| Troup. Walton, Washington and wilkes two
! % representatives each and to the remain
| ing counties one Representatives each.
| Sec. ,. BE it fur her enacted by the auth
4
shall be agreed to by two-thlrds of the mem
bers elected to each House it shall be enter
| ed upon the Journal of each House with the
ayes and nays thereon and published in one
| or more newspapers in each congressional
| district in said state for two % months pre-
| vlous to the time for holding the neat perer-
| al election and shall at said next general
election be submitted to TIE people for rati-
| ication in the following form tu-wit: For
| Ratfi alton" or Against Ratification and
| if ma iority OF the electors quail fed to vote
| for members of the general assembly there
on shall vote for ratification, having written
| or printed on their ballots For Ratification"
which votes cast at said election shall be
consolidated as now required by law in cleo
and return thereof una to the governor,
then no shall declare said amendment adop-
ted and make proclamation of the rt suit of
said election in one or more newspapers in
each co gress;oual district of the state.
Now, Therefore, l, Hoke mith.rgovernor of
said state, do issue this, my proclamation,
hereby declaring that the foregoing proposed
amendment to the constitution is submitted
for ratification or rejection to the voters Of
the state qualified to vote for members of
the general assembly at the general election
TO be held on Wednesday, Octe Der :, 1908.
HOKE SMITH, Governor
by the Governor:
PHILIP Cook, Secretary of State 11l-2 mo
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-08
'';AfZHLY
NEW YORK LETTER.
lion
in 5agee Still Without Rival for Mo.
AOring Wear-Adaptations of I'M
usual Materials-Cotton Crepe
Most Desirable Fabric for Summer
Frocks-Revival of Raffia.
By MONS. GENE DE PONTIAC.

Motoring outfits grow more elabor-
ate each year, as the fad settles down
more and more into the status OF
habit-and also more attractive. The
very newest motoring bonnet
French of course-is most pictur-
esque, made on the accordion-pleated
Shaker outline, extending far out
over the eyes and giving complete
protection from sun and wind. 1t Is
made of taffeta or satin, very light in
weight-and sometimes, If for even
ing wear, even OF chiffon, edged with
lace rutiies. Over it Is wound the
chiffon veil, which is now worn Of
almost any length-so that it be ex-
tremely long-and about three yards
wide.
The long linen coat makes very
good garment for summer motoring
and can be had in many modish mod
els, far removed from the oldtime
linen duster;" but pongee IS really
the ideal fabric-closely woven
enough to keep off the dust, light in
weight and easily Numbered. The
sleeves and body of the motor-coat
are often cut in one, the loose sleeves
sometimes being so draped that they
can be drawn about one in the car;
touches of color-old blue, golden
brown or vivid green-are usually
added in collar and cuffs or little
wheel-like ornaments of gold braid
and gold buttons. A dotted fouIard
lining of a contrasting color adds a
pretty touch.
Black and white checks are much
liked for automobile wraps, with a
touch of scarlet and gold in collar
and cuffs. The newest cape for fall
motoring wear is to be the long mill
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-08
Sheriff's Sale

George, Ben Hill County,
Will be sold before the coul
house door of Ben Hill county. in
the City of Fitzgerald, on the first
Tuesday in September, 1908, to the
highest bidder for cash, the follow
ing property, to-mit:
One hundred acres Of land i'll
land lot No. 269, in the Third Dis
trict of Ben Hill county. Levied
on as the property of G. E. Hun
ter to slti>fy a tax fila issued by
j. W. Tomberlin, tax collector for
state and county tax for the year
of 1906. Levy made this August
3, 1903.
1102-4t W. H. FOUNTAIN ShefiH
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-08

tary German model, with Sits
through which to thrust the arms.
made of Scotch tweed with a reverse
of tartan, or plaid outside and a
solid color within.
Having made their coats of flow
cred chair-coverings and their dane
ing-frocks of mosquito netting, wom-
en- are now tashioning their shirt
waist suits of coarse unbleached mus
lin, and when well tailored the re-
suit is exceedingly smart The trim
ming is usually formed of bands OF
cretonne or solid colored muslin
dark blue or deep red being effective.
Another fad of the moment is for
making cotton jumper frocks or
American calico-the old-fashioned
fabric still universally worn in many
country districts. Gay red and white
calicoes, trimmed with pipings and
bands of turkey red, pearl buttons,
and guimpe and stock of soft white
null, make very clever little morn
ing gowns.
Cotton crepe is material that has
been much used in Paris, but whose
advantages do not as yet seem to
have been appreciated in this coun-
try. The material itself Is soft and
pretty, and when soiled requires only
washing, dryiHg and shaking to be
ready for wear again. 1t has been
somewhat used here for waists, but
abroad 1t is made up into charming
tailored coat and skirt costumes Tor
the country, trimmed with bands OF
plain white linen and large fancy
buttons. Also quite French are the
new coat and skirt costumes of white
faffeta, trimmed with bands of white
linen and linen-covered buttons. A
double breasted waistcoast of the
linen las large gold buttons, and the
loose. half-long paletot is adjusted
in the back by belt. This costume
is exceedingly new and exceedingly
chic.
There il a midsummer fad in Paris for acces-
SORES made of raffia 1t Is principally used for
ia rRsoI handles. the grass being Knitted ABOUT
Ii0ht bamboo frame and belts, belt buckles; but
IONS hat pins and hat trimmings are made 10
match In combination of grass, linen ana olten-
lines precious or semi-precious ana mutation
Seyer was there such a season for matching,
~ Il f;lis-eyery smallest detail must be carried
1ut to ensure q costumes PERFECTION NOW II Is
he colored handkerchief. which Is BENG more
nd more used. but must OF course pe carrier 1S
ghen & matches some other note lnlLne snse-le-s'