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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-08-06
Land Wanted.

Aef Land Wanted.
I want several farms for myself and
friends. Give particulars. p. Hulloy.
general delivery. 2t
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
Heat Tests OF Clothing.

An interesting experiment made in
June by physician proved conclusive
~ that for the sake of GOODNESS only
white should be worn in hot weather
The physician spread out in an intense
sunshine large piece of white CLOTH
another Of dark yellow, another of
light green, another Of dark green, an
other of blue and another Of black
Then, with the help Of six thermome-
tiers, he made the following table Of
the various heats which each color re-
ceived from the sunlight: White. 100
degrees: dark yellow. 40 degrees; light
green, 155 degrees: dark green. 1853 de-
grees; blue, 1913 degrees: black. 208 de-
grees. Thus the physician proved that
in July or August the man in white is
a little less than twice as cool as the
man in blue and little more than
twice as cool as the man in black
Louisville Courier-JO Journal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
An Exalted Xa\un

"When l went to church last Sum-
day." said a young woman visiting
Washington Il sat directly behind a
high executive officer for whom I have
always had the greatest veneration
and whom l have regarded as al
most more than mortal. I tried hard
not to be rude and stare at him
too much. but I could not help my
eyes wandering toward him occasion
ally. / glanced at him just once, near
the end of the sermon, and what do
you think he was doing? He was
yawning, and he yawned large and
vigorous yawn, which came to him so
suddenly that he did not have time to
hide 1t behind his hand. I must con-
fess that 1 was delighted. My venera-
ton for the executive officer is just as
great as it ever was, but l am glad 1
found out with my own eyes that he is
subject to ordinary human weaknesses
end cannot help yawning during a SER
mon" Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02

spent the whole evening in the smok-
ing room except for few minutes on
deck just before / turned in. | was
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
Bewitched by a
Blond Fairy.
By LESTER ROSE.
Copyright, 1907, by Homer Sprague

Under ordinary circumstances the
trip across the Atlantic would have
been quiet indeed The eastbound
traffic was light, and most of it went
to the newer and faster boats. There
were less than fourscOre passengers il
the first cabin. and Dorsey Adams loo.I
ed forward to a long, quiet week witt
Nell Somners.
For more than a year Dorsey had
sought 10 win Nell's hand and witt
fair prospect of eventual success
When he heard that the family was
going to Europe for the winter be
planned to take the same boat. and
the evident pleasure with which Nell
greeted the announcement greatly
cheeTed the anxious Adams.
But the boat had not reached the
banks before the course of true lose
showed its customary unwilling1ess to
move smoothly They had. in fact
been out less than twenty-four hours
when the love course began to reSem-
BILE the serpentine windings of the Mis-
sissippi and evince far greater rough
ness than the November seas.
Miss SOmmers had spent her first
night aboard in the agonies Of seasick-
ness. and it was late the next morn
ing when Il careful steward end 4
sympathetic stewardess helped the ex-
hausted gill to the deck and com
fortably Installed her in deck chair,
where DorSeE presently found her.
Dorsey seated himself on u stool be-
side he.' chair and prepared to make
himself diverting. but it was Miss
Sommers who found the diversion
Against Dorsey's dark coat her sharp
eyes spied golden strand. She lean
ed forward to remove it, and the next
moment she was holding it accusingly
before his eyes. while her glance
sought the sunny haired soubrette who
was crossing to play the London mu
sic halls.
'You must have missed me last night
as you say" said Miss Sommers bit
terly. y
''But look here, Nell" declared Dor
sey miserably. II swear to you that
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
Queer Eyes.

Nature makes some strange pro-
visions for fish that have to feel or
see their way at great depths. Deep
soundings in the Caribbean sea
bring up really uncanny specimens
of this kind. Among them is a
fish that has two convex lenses in
place of eyes. These lenses are very
bright, Of golden hue and CLEAN
in the sunlight. Another fish, a
large one, has eyes that grow on
stems sticking out several inches
from the head. Another has an
eye on a stem about half a yard
long. The stem is flexible and may
be waved in any direction. Some of
the Caribbean sea fishes have eyes
that shine like lanterns.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
A Question of Names.

On one occasion a bishop who
prided himself on never forgetting
either the name or face of any cler-
gyman in his diocese happened to
be travelling somewhere by rail when
at certain station clergyman got
into the same carriage in which the
bishop was.
The bishop recognized the mans
face, but could not remember his
name, and, not wishing to acknowl-
edge his forgetfulness, leaned for
ward and, with a charming smile,
said:
Excuse me for forgetting, but
how do you spell your name?"
Clones, my lord" was the re-
ply.-Illustrated Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
A YOUTHFUL HERO,
How Major Croghan Won Fame In the
War of 1872

war or 1917.
Only few names escape oblivion,
but Aug. 2, 1913, insured lasting
fame for Major George Croghan.
Ninety-three years later, on Aug. 2,
1906, the remains Of this youthful
hero were reintcrred on the site Of
his great victory.
During the war Of 1919 Croghan,
a handsome, spirited Kentuckian,
was sent by General Harrison to
take command Of q poor little stock
ade, Fort Stephenson, at Lower
Sandusky, now Fremont, 0. The
place was important only because
it guarded the approach to Harri-
sons headquarters and stores up
the Sandusky river.
On the morning of Aug. / Gen
eral Proctor, the British COM
mander, with 500 regulars, veteran
troops who had served under We'll
lington on the peninsula, sailed up
the river in gunboats of Commodore
Barclays fleet and landed cannon
and howitzers, with which they be-
gan to lombard the fort. Mean
while Tecumseh, with 700 Indians,
swarmed through the woods and be-
gan the attack from the opposite
side. To one of a less sanguine
temperament or of less courage than
the young commander the situation
must have seemed hopeless. But
Croghan not only showed confidence
himself, but inspired it in those un-
der him.
Crogl1an had 100 men and one
small cannon, which he moved
about from place to place to induce
the belief that he had several guns.
Late in the afternoon of the I'd the
enemy made a united assault. So
valiantly and effectively was it re-
pulsed that the whole British and
Indian force made precipitate re-
treat into Canada.
cit will not be the least Of Gen
eral Proctor's notifications" wrote
Harrison, "to know that he has been
bafied by youth who has just pass
ed his twenty-frst year. He is,
however, a hero worthy of his gal
liant uncle, General George Rogers
Clark"
Croghan himself wrote just be-
fore the battle: ''The enemy are not
far distant. I expect an attack. |
will defend this post to the last ex-
tremity. / have just sent away the
women and children with the sick
of the garrison, that l may be able
to act without incumbrance. Be
satisfied l shall, l hope, do my duty.
The example set me by my Reyolu
tionary kindred is before me. Let
me die rather than prove unworthy
of their name"
The battle of Fort Stephenson
was the first really brilliant effort
of the war of 1912. General Sher-
man said it was "the necessary pre-
cursor to Perry's victory on the lake
and Harrison's triumphant victory
at the Thames, which assured to
our immediate ancestors the mas
terry of the great west, and from
that day to this the west has been
the bulwark of the nation"
For his exploit Croghan was bre-
vetted lieutenant colonel by the
president of the United States, and
congress awarded him gold medal.
Youths Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
A Lot of Failures.

There is lot Of humor. and, be-
sides, a splendid moral for the
young business man in a verdict
that was rendered by a coroner's
jury.
owe, the jury, find from the ply
sician's statement that the deceas-
ed came to his death from heart
failure, superinduced by business
failure, which was caused by specu-
lative failure, which was in turn the
result of failure to look ahead." y
Kansas City Independent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02

Hid ta16o.
spent the whole evening in the smok-
ing room except for a few minutes on
deck just before / turned in. | was
alone all the evening"
do not add perjury to your other
Offenses," said Miss SommerS cOldly.
81 hate a man who does not tell the
truth Therefore I hate you. Please
go away" n.
Dorsey went, miserably enough,
while Nell Sommers sank back in her
steamer chair lost In her bitter
thoughts She liked Dorsey, and it
cut her to the quick that he should
have spent the evening flirting with
the little soubrette, while she herself
lay in her berth vainly wishing the
ship would run aground If only the
awful rolling Of the vessel might stop.
Dorsey, manlike, made for the solace
of the smoking room. At the head Of
the companionway lounged one Of the
men who had been engaged in poker
game the night before. Now his face
was wreathed in smiles as be followed
the miserable lover to the deck below.
II see you were caught with the
GOODS he said, with laugh, as he
took a seat at Dorsey's table. Adams
looked at him sayagely.
II wish you'd mind your own blam-
ed businessv' he growled. The stran
ger ohly smiled pleasantly.
Don't be nasty, old man." he coun-
Beled. Pm not trying to rub it in.
want to help you out"
There was real friendliness in the
tone, and Dorsey colored as he held
out his hand.
"You might go and tell her that
was here in the smoking room all last
evening" he suggested THAT was
the row."
"A lot of good it would do to say
that" said the intruder, with a smile.
''She would simply declare that I was
bOlstering you up in an untruth.
You've got to do better than that old
chap. BY the way, my names Grey
son-Ben Greyson. What's yours?''
Dorsey made reply, and over the
highballs they plaxeDed campaign
The first gun was fired at luncheon
when Greyson leaned across the table
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
Cough Caution

Never. positively never poison your lungs. Ifyoq
cough-even from a simple cold only-you should
always heal. soothe, and ease the irritated b[on-
Supplying poison. It's strange how some things
finally come about. For twenty years Dr. Shoop
has constantly warned people not to. take cough
mixtures or prescriptions containing Opium,
late though-Congress says Put it on the label,
if poisons are in your Cough Mixture" Goodl
Very good !! HereafterfOr thisveryreasonmoth
Cough Cure. No poison marks on DR.. Shops
labels-and none in the medicine. else it must by
law be on the label. And it's not only safe but it
m m Ark: cough remedy. Take no chance then.
particularly with your children Insist on having
DR.. Shops Cough Cure, Compare carefully me
Dr. Shoop package with others and note the
difference. No poison marks there! You can
ALWAYS be on the safe side BY demanding
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-01-02
Buy az Try a 6ox Tonight,

While you think oft, go buy and
try box Of Cascarets Candy Ca.
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped C.. C. c. Never sold ir
oulk. All druggists, Ioc.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-10-15
HORSE FELL DEAD;
NOT ELECTROCUTED

While driving his wagon along
South Court street. in font of William
Reeds restaurant. a horse belonging
to ]. r. Holl, a milk dealer, living
on Ralph street, fell dead just as his
feet struck the iron covering over
the conduits that contain the wires
of the Canton Electric company. 1t
was thought by those standing nearby
that the horse had been electrocuted
and an investigation followed at once
by City Electrician Leininger and
Manager Anderson. of the electric
company. They placed an instrument
at the top of the manhole, but failed
to find that there was any escaping
electricity or that the iron lid had
been charged with the electric current.
People standing near the scene of
the accident say that electric lights
in neighboring stores were burning at
the time and that when the horse was
killed that there was a flash in all
of these places and at the hoofs of
the horse. No stray currents could be
detected in the conduit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-10-15

three children, of Canton, called on
the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Il.
p. Lloyd, Sunday
Misses Mcdowell and Mrs. Nc
Dowell, of Columbus, we're guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Correll Sunday.
Miss Alice Glennen spent Sunday at
Canton.
MRS.. M. Harter, of Cairo, spent
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Kline.
Homer McFadden is visiting his
parents at Cadiz, o.
Mrs. Patrick Lloyd made business
trip to Canton, Thursday.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
Combs, a daughter
Mrs. Cora Miller and Mrs. Fred
Whitaker transacted business in Can
ton, Monday.
Carl Bair, Lee Davidson and Roland
Dunbar, of Canton, called on Mrs.
Katie Bair, Sunday evening.
Mrs. George Heiser, of Midway, was
guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary
Cocklin, Monday,
The sixth annual Friends and
Neighbors, reunion was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Monroe Mohler,
Sunday. Dinner was srved to
hundred and eighteen friends and
relatives promptly at II O'clock. The
afternoon was spent in games and
music. The following officers were
elected: Milton Zerby, president;
Myron Mohler, vice president; Urias
Mohler, secretary. The next reunion
will be held at the same place Sep
tember 26, 1909.
| Mrs. Ella Shetelhelm, of Hartville,
was guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Werner, several days
this week.
Mr.. Wrestler is building a new
barn.
Mrs. David Gibson, who has been
sick the past week, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Brumbaugh,
of Chestnut Ridge, were called to the
bedside of Mrs. Bowser, the latters
sister, who has been seriously i'll,
Friday.
Mrs. c. NJ. Roger and Mrs. Dan
Buchanan we're at Canton Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Reifsnyder, of Canton,
called on relatives here Sunday.
Ray Buchanan, of Canton, called on
DR.. and Mrs. Corl and Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Buchanan Saturday.
Mrs. Roxy Young, of Kent, returned
home Monday, after visiting with
relatives here for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Kurtz entertain
ed HaTtville friends Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hartley are
entertaining the formers sister this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. William Young, of
Labertown, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Elderkin, Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. Carnes and Miss
Montgomery, matron of the Ingleside
Hospital, and several of the nurses
called on Dr. and Mrs. Corl Sunday.
Mrs. Katie Bair and children were
guests of Mr. and Mrs Manuel Young,
of Franklin Hall, Sunday.
Mrs. Abraham Bair is on the sick
list.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-10-15
PRESIDENT AFTER
THE LABOR VOTE

Washington, Oct. 9.-President
Roosevelt devoted major portion of
today discussing with advisers of the
labor situation in New York in rela-
ton to the coming election. With
Samuel Gompers starting on stump
ing tour for Bryan the president has
determined that from now on the Re-
publican campaign managers shall pay
particular attention to the labor ques-
tion. James B. Reynolds reported at
the white house today to the president
and these facts were later considered
in the cabinet meeting. Reynolds
said:
Labor leaders all over the country
are beginning to give thought to the
situation Indications in all directions
point to the resumption of work in FAC.
tories and shops if Taft is elected. A
great many labor leaders would like
to have men vote for Bryan, but the
question Ii practical one. They see
possibilities of improved conditions
for work under Taft and decreased
opportunities under Bryan. Many such
leaders now quietly advising men to
vote for Taft"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-10-15
DECISION BY JUSTICE
IN AIGRETTE CASE

Justice of the Peace l.. M. Barrick
rendered his decision in the aigrette
case against Leo Abt & Son Friday,
when he pronounced the Abts guilty,
but he did not impose his sentence,
saying in open court that the case was
one that should be ap- p-,oaled. Oscar
Abt, one of the attorneys for the de-
fense, said that the case would be car
Tied to the supreme court If 1t was
necessary. The opinion of Justice
Barrick is as follows:
"This case involves some difficult
propositions; the law is new and few
precedents are found or are at hand
60 guide one, except general princi-
pies.
"It may not be entirely proper for
d justice of the peace to criticise a
law, but / am certainly not in accord
with any law that works a hardship
or injustice, and in fact it's enforce
ment in this case cannot help but
work a hardship, something beyond
q mere fancied wrong. But what are
courts to do? We cannot legislate,
we must take the law as enacted by
our legislature and apply it to the
cases brought before US. Being an
inferior court, and not a lawyer,
would consider it presumDtuous to
declare the law unconstitutional, es-
pecially in the light of the Roth case
and the F'itten case: therefore I hold
that the law is constitutional. on the
Ohio cases before mentioned.
"The next question then to con-
slider is: is the defendant guilty I'M
&c cd hn
defendant had in his possession for
sale the plumage Of the white or
snowy heron. From the proof
have no hesitancy In finding that the
white heron. while not a native OF
Ohio, and perhaps native only in
some remote parts Of the United
States, is a wild bird and from the
testimony ia the case not a game
bird, and does therefore come within
che provisions of Section % of the
Iaw under which prosecution is
brought. The word native is not used
In the statute, hence it's application
10 foreign wild. bird. not a game
bird.
"It is unnecessary for me to &c
into a lengthy decision. l am con-
Sineed in nay own mind of the things
lhave set forth. and being so con-
WINGED / must under my oath, much
as / might personally prefer to dc
otherwise, lnd the defendant guilty
] also hope that the defendant will
carry, the case TO a higher court and
have the question OF the constitution
ality Of this Law, which does seem tC
be unwiss In some respects, passed
upon by one fully competent to grasI
the important proposition. all the fine
points of counsel, and whose decision
would be of more weight and conse-
Quence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-10-15
NEW ALEXANDER.

New Alexander, Oct. S.--School
commenced at Sugar Grove school on
Monday with Miss Florence Humph-
rey of Adair as teacher. Wild Duck
school also commenced Monday with
Miss Edna Gunner of North George
town, as teacher.
Mrs. John Dingledy and daughter
visited relatives at North Georgetown
Wednesday.
Mrs. Kennith McArter and baby
were guests of her brother, Walter
Knight, of Salem, Sunday.
Miss Velma Barnes was at East
Rochester Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harsh of Quaker
Ridge, called on Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Lott, Sunday.
Mrs. Liza Knight who was the guest
of her son, Walter Knight, of Salem,
returned home Sunday.
Eliot Zepernich of Sebring, is spend
ing a few days in our vicinity.
Mrs. Wilson Kibler and Mrs. Eman-
uel Baughman of New Garden, were
calling on old acquaintances here,
Wednesday.
The friends of Miss Allie Reamer
gave post card shower on last Wed
nesday in honor of her goth birthday
102 cards being received by Miss Rea,
mer.
John Snevel of Cleveland is the
guest of relatives for a few days.
Mrs. Mant Behner of New Cham
bersburg, and a cousin, Mrs. Kelley
who formerly lived in this vicinity
but had not been here for so years
spent Tuesday with Mrs. John Ruff
her cousin.
Miss Stella Greeneisen of Salem, is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Emanda
Greeneisen.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sanor of near New
Garden, called on her sister, Mrs
Sarah Zepernick.
Mrs. James Pilmer spent Monday
with her sister, Mrs. Fora Barnes.
Mrs. Mary Lee of East Rochester
called on her daughter, Mrs. John Rea
mer, one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Summer, who
has been the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl of New Garden, has re
turned home.
Carl Ruff of near Hanoyerton and
John Niles of Alliance, spent Monday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Ruff.
Roxy Zepernick and brother Robert
of near Salem, spent Thursday with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Cary zepernick.
Herbert Pilmer of near Hanoverton
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Pilmer.
Miss Louise Ruff of near New Cham
bersburg, is spending a few days will
Miss Velma Barnes
Miss Bertha Zepernick and frienC
of Sebring spent Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Zeper
! nick
Jacob Temple was a business caller
at Lisbon Wednesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-10-15
SPARTA.

Sparta, Oct. &C. L. Sickafoose,
county surveyor, made a business trip
to this place Wednesday
G. L. Russell, of Canton, city mail
carrier, spent his vacation at the
home of his parents, Mr., and Mrs.
Joseph Russell.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
home of A. B. Hoobler, Tuesday
evening, to transact business. A COM
mittee was appointed to purchase a
range and other kitchen utensils for
use in the basement of the NJ. E.
church.
Erwin Burns, of Canton, spent
his mother.
ter, Mrs. Arch Little, were Cleveland
visitors Sunday
Stewart Briggle, of Howenstine,
was in town, Thursday afternoon.
Frank Kane, one of the operators
of the Ohio Oil Co., is in Pennsyl-
vania this week, filling a vacancy
Alfred Teeple fills his place here.
The Disciple Society are having
some repairs done to their church
The Ladies of the Maccabees made
a social call on Mrs. Samuel Marks,
at Sandyville. Wednesday evening.
The party consisted of Mrs. Samuel
Stands, Mrs. Theodore Mckinney,
Mrs. William Young, Mrs. Lewis Rice,
Miss Nellie Rice, Mrs. Al Yant and
Mrs. Wesley Smith. A lunch was
served and very enjoyable evening
spent The ladies of Sandyville met
with them.
Mrs. Hattie Summers, of Malvern.
spent several days this week at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. o. w. Black.
L. V. Carnahan made a business
trip to Canton Friday.