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scum was demolished there was no
loss of life.
A Delicate Touch.

Old Miss Burbee was very deaf, and
very sensitive about her inirmity.
Such was her natural clever1ess and
ingenuity, however, that she usually
escaped from serious embarrassment |;
and she always SO vehemently scorned
ear trumpets and devices of mechanical
nature that her friends no longer dared
to suggest them to her. But on one
occasion things went not according to
schedule.
"She came in to borrow some mag
azines yesterday" said Mrs. Russell,
who lived next door, "just after the
piano tuner had gone. He'd been here
all the morning, making such an out
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

rageous racket that l felt sure even
Miss Bugbee would be annoyed. But
she hadn't been. not a mite
II said to her, Miss Bugbee, wish
you could hear my daughter Sarah play
some time. We all think she's improv-
ing
II just meant 1 hoped she'd drop in
some time when there were folks here
and we were having music. But she
took it that l meant l was sorry she
couldn't hear. Did you ever?
"Well, she up and remarked, very
loftily indeed, L think she's improving
too, Mrs. Russell. 1 was going by this
morning, and heard her playing way
out on the sidewalk, and she seemed to
have real touch-real touch!"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Would Assert His Right.

Early in Baron Huddleston's career at
the bar he shared rooms with another
barrister. Bodkin went one evening 10
take tea and wine with the future baron
and he particularly noted the dirty, SLOW
enly appearance of the clerk who waited
upon them. and of whom the host had
for the nonce assumed exclusive posses
sion.
Bodkin strongly advised Huddleston to
insist on change in the treatment or the
Youngsters person and appearance and
said it was scarcely decent to have a per-
son in that dingy condition about him.
Il do not much like to interfere" was
the reply; she looks upon Mr.. Z. as his
master, and at the utmost | cannot
claim more than half of him."
'Then,'' said Bodkin, Il would at all
events make him wash my half OF his
face Philadelphia Record.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
More About the Hibiscus.

Hibiscus Moscheutos, the swamp rose
mallow. is perhaps the hardest variety.
1t has large rose colored flowers produced
in late summer. 1t is vigorous grower,
from to feet high and requires plenty
of room, because when well established
it sends up many shoots and being a
perennial it does not need much atten-
ton when once planted. In the fall, cut
off it's top and mulch with manure as a
slight protection for the winter.
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis is shrubby
species from China which is mainly
grown in Conservatives but is bedded out
in middle and southern states. Old plants
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
aMr Taft,s Personality

A strong and healthy. man, in. the
prime of life. of sound lineage, of the
best schooling, with a remarkable range
of natural gifts in mind and character
developed and disciplined by varied and
extensive experience in ,exacting posts
o 81 Pa acf4e a sympathy with the best spirit
of his time and his nation, Mr.. Taft may
be said to have given more and better
guarantees of fitness for the presidency
than any candidate in our history has
been able to present at the time of his
nomination. with the single exception of
Washington York Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
CHICAGO's COLISEUM.
Un1ucky Building in Which Taft
Was Nominated.

Chicago's Coliseum, at Wabash ave-
nue. and 10Th street. the building in
which the Republican national con-
vention was held, has been an i'll
fated structure.
On Aug. %, 1899, two days after
the last Of the enormous arched grid
ers Of iron had been put into place,
all Of them, II in number, fell like a
row Of 10 pins, crushing out the lives
of nine workmen and causing property
damage Of $4,000. The Orders,
which reach from one side of the build
ing to the other and which constitute
the sole support of the vaulted roof,
had been placed, but not securely fas-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

wears owing to the withdrawal of the
G S, and Naval Academy crews.
This left only Wisconsin. Columbia,
Pennsylvania. Syracuse and Cornell to
compete in the big event
Cornell, the winner of so many races
in the past, and Columbia. which made
an excellent showing last year. each met
with defeat this year, the former lower
ing her colors to Harvard and Columbia
being defeated this spring by the mid
shipmen crew at Annapolis. This left
Syracuse, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
to figure on. Syracuse has the credit OF
a five-length victory over Annapolis ans
Pennsylvania has been uniformly sue
cessful in her races this spring.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Ambition.

Uncle Horace (who is something of a
sage and philosopher My boy, it is
time for you to think seriously of the
kind Of future you intend to map out
for yourself. To sum it up in a word,
what epitaph are you anxious to have
engraved upon your tombstone?
Nephew Gust beginning his career)
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flower the best with large crimson flow
ers and glossy leaves that make a bril-
liant display.
Many plants which are allied to the
hibiscus are especially worth a trial,
among them being lavatera trimestrie. a
very free Towering hardy annual well
adapted to the cool summers of the north,
ern states. The colors are pink ana
white and the flowers resemble in out
line the socalled Towering maple
(abutilon) and are fine for bouquets.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Somewhat Dependent.

''What you want is a stenographer
who is rapid and absolutely accurate"
"Well," answered Mr.. Bliggins, sra
pidity is all right, but as to accuracy,
well, don't want to be held down strict
ly to nv own ideas of grammar
Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
The Roll Call.

A teacher asked her class to name
five different members of the ''cat'' fam
lily. Nobody answered till at last one
little girl raised her hand.
"Well?" said the teacher, encourag-
hgly.
''Father cat. mother cat, and three lit
tie kittens ?''-Hebrew Standard.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
A Roundabout Hone.

Towne-But surely he doesn't expect
to be elected?
Browne-No, and that's why he's in
such good humor.
Towne-I don't quite understand.
Browne-Why, don't you see, he's a
thorough believer in the old saying that
1.-THE unexpected always happens Phil
adelphia Press.
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Useless Information.

Apples grow principally on trees.
Glass makes the best window panes.
The moon shines at night.
Cigars may be made without straw.
Coal is obtained from mines.
Snow falls in winter.
Rain produces mud.
Tea is popular beverage.
Gum is chewed by old maids.
Tacks are used to hold down carpets.
Chickens are frequently eaten by
Americans.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
AMERICA NEVER BETTER OFF THAN NOW.
BY Former Gov. OdeH of New York

Our government, which has ex--
listed for over century and a quar-
ter, is just as good to-day as it
was in the beginning. Our people
are as patriotic and as capable Of
government as ever in our history.
but we have germ which induces.
men not to commit murder exactly,
but to wallow in trough of blasted
regulations.
Too much credence is given rumorss
and too little to facts. It required
great courage to build railroads
through an unpeopled country; it.
pnn11irpd oil Homi1toytc ro,,i,,o ~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Won't Stand for It.

Church, hear she is going to open
one of the quick lunch places.
Gotham-You don't mean it?
Eyes, and she says she'll not have any
seats in it,
''I'm afraid the public will not stand for
her cooking. ''-Yonkers Statesman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Rich Indeed.

"Despite all your wealth." said the
cynic, "your very name viii be gen..
orally forgotten twenty years after your
death"
"No. it won't" replied the financier.
INV estate is large enough to keep my
heirs lawyers squabbling longer than
bat."-Kansas City Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Alarm for Punctured Tires.

A new alarm to warn motorists of a
punctured tire consists of a bell and
plunger attachment fastened to a spoke
of the wheel. The moment the tire be-
gins to get soft the plunger strikes the
ground at every revolution of the wheel
and so rings the bell.-Popular Mechan-
les.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

''You told me-" she said with a pout,
three months after their marriage, that
you intended to die bachelor
''To all intents and purposes" he sad
ly replied, Il have lived up to my dec
laration. I am known now merely as
my wife's husband. Judges Library.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Never Gets by It.

81 always hate to pass an ice cream
saloon when I'm walking with my girl"
1--WE never happened to pass one
when / was out with my girl
''That's strange. How do you manage
it%'
II don't manage it; she does. She al
ways insists on going n."-Philadelphia
Press.
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view in framing the clause which gives to Congress the
exclusive power to regulate among States
and as the clause accompshes the purpose intended why
should anybody seek to twist out of shape by forced
construction?
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harmful though my inherited and acquired ideas
both lead to fear the much than fear the
too little.
iation and harmful meddng and harder still to have
that line respected when politics unfortunately becomes
involved with questions relating to business, and public
feeling is aroused great many. things are the
less home affairs because they may be become
motley related to among the States, the regu-
laon Of which is granted exclusively to Congress- If
the federal authority should be extended all of
these the States would soon become mere regions.
The pretext for such extension of is that rail-
roads, telegraphs etc. have brought about the
cial unity the States. But this is at ALL
because such commercial unity the very object in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
His Ambition.

"What do you expect to be when
you come of age, my little man" asked
the visitor.
''Twenty-one,' was the little mans re-
ply.-The Herald and Presbyter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

A woman's idea of good town to
live in is one where the demand for
furnished rooms is greater than the
supply.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

laws for the encouragement Of industries re-
quired liberal interpretations Of constitution
our country great and nothing accomplished
without abuse and criticism and yet history makes
heroes forefhers, will the future give to our
capable captains Of industry other titles "robber
barons"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

Her Father-And so you want to take
my daughter from me in my old age?
Her Suitor-Well, I-er-er-don' t
think I'd want to take her in her old age.
$50
Suspended.
When you see a man hanging around
a girl you may be sure that she is keep
ing him in suspense.-Viveur.
$3.50
Prevented.
Miss Cutting-I see by the paper that
all the swell set was at the assembly
ball last night.
Miss McBluff-Yes; / expected to be
there, but was prevented"
Miss Cutting-The idea! l hope the
doorkeeper wasn't rough with you, dear.
The Catholic Standard and Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

Jack-Mr. Lay Zee married Mrs.
Koyne for her money, so that he
wouldn't have to work.
Joe-How did he succeed.
Jack-He's working harder than ever.
Joe-What for?
Jack-To get the money.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
The Directoire Gown.

Mary had little lamb;
It's fleece was white as snow;
1t used to butt in everywhere
That Mary used to go.
But May f1eeced the lamb one day
And, shopping, went downtown
And bought herself the new sheath skirt
The split directoire gown.
Yet Sleeps eyes are still cast at her,
And rude men jeer and gloat;
Though Mary has the lamb no more
She's got everybody's goat.
For the sheath skirt is the latest cut
It's almost cut in half;
Who cares a rap for Mary's lamb
When we see Mary's calf?
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
The Kind of Money.

He-Isn't alimony apt to be the
sequel of matrimony?
She--I think it is more apt to be par
simony.-Baltimore American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
FEDERAL REGULATION NOT NEEDED.
BY Ex-Afforney General Ha.

Two excuses are advanced for federal intru-
sion into State affairs. One is that the States
do too little and the other is that some Of them
do too much in the way Of railroad and cor
porate regulation and other corrective meas
ures. These are not contradictory, as they
might at first appear, because there may be
both too little and too much public interior
ence with the conduct of business, and both
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

Mrs. Stayholme-f you stay out an
other night until II o'clock Pm going to
leave you.
Mr.. Stayholme-I wish you'd put THAI
OF paper.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

Some men make both ends meet by
dining on oxtail soup and beer tongue.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

which would be linking part in a whole structure in
which many specialists each had a builders place.
Whatever that arbitrary subdividing may be, how
ever it will be accepted economic law. To-day },
farmer within reach Of markets would depend the
old general farming for profit matter how his father
have scorned the introduction of the agricultural
school twenty years ago. In the the doctor
who to-day speciazes in diseases of the eye, and
throat may live to the impossiblity of his young
sons embracing half much profession. Nor
this specialist say with certainty that In the next
twenty-five years such disease groups may disappear
altogether. These suggestions only. They have
rightful bearing upon the family and community life
subjects for thought.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
VERY Good Reason.

'sMiss Edith" asked a young man,
'.may 1 ask you, please, not to call me
Mr.. Durand?'
"But." said Miss Edith, with great
-coyness, ''our acquaintance is so short,
you know. Why should l not call you
that?''
"Well." said the young man, "chiefy
because my name is Dupont. "-Philadel-
phia Public Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Stating 1t Pleasantly.

TtNeyer call a man a liar
t'But suppose l catch some fellow in
n COMPOUNDED whopper?"
Suppose you do. Don't be impetu-
ous Just look him in the eye and say
pleasantly, You talk like a weather
bureau Nashville American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
His Promise Fulfilled.

it was his train."- philadelphia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
PROBLEM FOR THE BOYS FATHER.
BY John A. Rowland.

That father who at the present time looks
about the prospective fields Of specialization
in behalf Of his young son confronts situa-
ton which is perplexing. Long ago the world
Logan to prepare for specializing in human
occupations. AS the sum Of human knowledge
grew the fact obtruded that for one man to
learn and execute a one mans work to the
best advantage he should master specially
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Only His Train.

"Graciousr' exclaimed Mrs. Cooley,
just listen to that clergyman! I'm posi-
missed his vocation"
No." replied her husband. II think
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Snobbish Remark Rebuked.

Judge Longworth of Cincinnati, the IA
Their of Nicholas Longworth. was very
fond of talking with ''sons of toll" When
driving through Eden park one day in
mis- dog-cart, Judge Longworth stopped a
plodding labOrer and asked him if he
wanted lift. The Irishman accepted and
once in the cart the judge said:
SWELL, Pat, you'd be long time in
ireland before you would be driving with
a judge"
Eyes, SIR" replied the judges guest.
sand you'd be many a day in Ireland
before they'd make We a judge"-The
Circle.
The Wrong One.
Lady-I'm looking for governess for
my children.
Manager of Intelligence Ofice-Didn't
we supply You with one last week?
Lady-Yes.
Manager-Well, madam, according to
her report, you don't need a governess.
You need a lion tamer.-Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Field Smaller This Year.

The field in the varsity race was much
smaller than it has been for several
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

and personally familiar with the conditions Of that
ton
The Secretary Of Agriculture resident of Iowa,
who has most to do with the country west of the Mis-
sisspp river should continue to be resident thereof
Then the Secretary of War the Secretary of the
Treasury the Postmaster General should also be a
resident Of the Mississippi country One cabinet
officer should be taken from Southern State
This, instead of making the Presidents cabinet large
ly group of gentlemen whose homes have been since
youth along the Atlantic coast and whose deepest in
erests there would give in that cabinet practical
with a thorough knowledge of the conditions and
necessities of the West and South Such cabinet would
carry with it the very influence that need before the
national Congress, and would enable to stand
level with the rich and powerful East in obtaining these
things that make for prosperity and advancement
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Prevented.
Wanted a Cinch.

ct presume before proposing to her
the count consulted her father, as is
customary in European countries"
'No. but he talked with her broker"
Nashville American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
WEST WANTS MORE CABINET MEMBERS.

There are certain big things to which 1 be-
lieve the great trans-Mississfppi section is
justly entitled, regardless of party or partisan
politics. 1t should have either the President
or the Vice President of the United States
The Secretary Of the Interior whose pur-
pose is to deal with the States lying almost
wholly west Of the Mississippi river, should
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
A Nature Fake.

whats this?" yelled the star. Screen
snow? I won't stand for it,
you'll have to-" retorted the man
ager. "White paper is so high that
told the property man to tear up a few
stock certificates. "-Pittsburg Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Pen Versus TroweI.

''There's no money in stories, now
adays," complained the young author as
they walked along Broadway.
Money! replied the practical man.
~Sure's there's money in stories. Look
at all these skyscrapers goin' up
Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Incapacitated.

Stage Manageable girl that takes
the part of the sleeping beauty in the
show can't go on tonight"
Business Manager-Why not?
''She ate a Welsh rabbit and she
can't sleepr'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Really Odd.

''You say you awoke with your mind
a blank 2"
Eyes; strange, wasn't it,"
swell. it was strange that you noticed
it."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-18

of deep water at the Mare Island
yard makes ltA value. except a. an
auxiliary base, problcmaticai.
IL IL the opinion OF neatly every
naval officer who has atudied the
drydoek problem on the Pacific
coast that II the government had
expended the same AMOUNT OF
money ON hremerton. as has been
sauandercd ON Mare Island the
problem Of dockago facilities on
this coast would have already been
solved.
With auxill~y bases Al San
Diego aud san Francisco. aud a
great naval base established n
brcme1on. tae fsaciac coast soufb
be ready To rccerss and caa0e Tor a
battleslflp Beet. Ndklfnut pEorirt
dockgge faciiitiws on shfs coast an
antinasy congEsaa clfn alsw ega' haesc
at hand a really Argument e,9GilGat
increasing the naval. f0rcs On The
Pacific.
In bEvmerfan Ilea. the hopes ~ the
coast for a hattleAhlp fleet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-18
ADOPT A
new EMBLEM
Most Important Event in
CONVENTIONAL
for Year.

DALLAS. Tex July fs.--The
Elks reunion Of 1908 terminated
yesterday. the grand lodge adjourn.
ing 20 meet In Los Angeles July II,
1903.
The per capita tax was reduced
from 20 cents 20 go cents per an.
mum. an recommended by the 70.
firing grant exalted ruler. John X.
Tenor. an official ELK emblem was
adopted, the proposition 90 entah.
iish a home for the orphans OF
Elks was defeated.
The enbiem as described con.
siAta of . combination of the dial.
showing the hour OF ~. with a
white face and red Roman namer.
ala. eircumscrlbed by blue circle
containing the initials H. =. O. H..
81 which dial and circle shall rest
an elk'a head aud antlcra. which
shat. be surnyounted by red five.
point star.
The elk'a head and Rntlers are 20
be- In gold. the dial. star and Dor,
der In enamel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-18
is CRUSHED
TO DEATH
ONE MAN KILLED. WOMAN oY.
INC AND ANOTHER PERSON
SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUTO
ACCIDENT.
10y United Press.)

BAKER CITY. Ore. July ia
!. Muller. Of this city, lie dead. hls
wife is thought TO be dying, and
Harry Hiaham Ia seriously Injured
aa the result OF an automobile ae.
eidont which occurred at the little
station Of Unity, between Baker
CITY and Huntington, Late Friday
,syht.
The party started for Boise early
IN the afternoon. After the trio
had coasted down the mountain
side for some distance nlgham.
who was driving the car. stopped
FORWARD To connect the Aparker.
A moment later the machine struck
culvert with terrific force. turn.
ms over twice aud crushing Muller
70 death. bisham was thrown 10
one side and not fatally Injured.
Mrs Muller was caught under the
machine and ls suffering from a
broken arm. sheult,s and Internal
iniurlea.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-18
SUICIDES FOR
LOVE OF MAN

eaHnSc sp@@. hag ps snas. Lbl9gan
pssa'eIrv NaFrtpedrs pEc;Flg ard for.
mchS a coaest at tifr university OF
e'lfleEga IL dsass to-day. slaefsic.
becausa sire could nsat Hnsa without
Fhoufas Kennedy. wia took hiA He
a mofth $40 Ia jackson park
Miss Watkins shot hensslf fsw
moments AFTER declaflnEt - can
no longer finaee ON earth IN thls
flesh ny spirit cries cut 10 be
mated with thar of Thomas"
kcunesiV had been married euly
thtee WneieA when he committed
suicide. Mas NatktnH was an Eaat
Indian stenossasher and had travel
led extensively
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-18

James Fuiulrrtop. candidate for
the Republican nomination fof
county commissions. SAYS that he
waa miAqnot~d a. fasoring the aid
ening % Rainier boulevard to TO
feet MI Fullerton aayH be q In
favor 81 extending the boulevard 10
Renton, BIOS thinks thar n width Of
$50 feet would imgose an uuueccs
aary bBrsi~n ON o~ncrs OF abutsiuE
propefIT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-18

Tense 81 the coast line through for
tifications an imp0saibiiity
While Il Is imperative that each
OF the principal harborp should BE-
strongly fortified. yet without
strong naval force an enemy could
land force at any Of a hundred
points along the coast and turn
the coast Qualifications from the
land side. To have an adequate
naval force on the Pacific coaat
means that an adequate naval base
must b. within easy accnsa. where
disabled ships can b. repaired snd
necessary supplies replenished