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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

1t is gratifying that the proposition to
establish a Federal rifle and artillery
range in the vicinity of Sparta has re-
ceived endorsement which lnsures sue
cess. The reservation will be near enough
to that established by the state at Camp
Douglas to make fraternizing with the
regulars in connection with practice
marches a profitable feature of the an
nual 'encampments of the National
(InArd.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

The reported purchase by the United
States Steel. Corporation of a thousand
acres of land near Baraboo is evidence
that the big steel enterprise is deter
mined to make provision for the future
by securing new iron deposits wherever
they are discovered. The Southern iron
men who believe that the exhaustion of
the supply of ore in the North is Sin
sight will have to alter their views
as the prospector in this part of the
country scratches the EARTH
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11
Canned" Drama.

So perfectly have the cinematograph
and the photograph been developed that
it is now possible to produce an entire
drama on a screen. The dramatist and
actor are no longer able to control the
products of their minds and skill. They
are at the mercy of factories that "can"
the drama for the bargain counter trade.
New York World.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

A peculiar result of the recent Mexi-
can earthquake is the shaking out OF the
bottom of a health resort. The famous
Carmen springs at Talpincingo have
ceased to flow, and the noted baths have
been abandoned. This incident will
probably have depressing influence On
mineral spring shares IN the Mexican
rn,nrhlio
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11
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rious doings Of the Bender family in
Montgomery County, Kan, about forty
years ago, and the famous case of
Henry H. Holmes, who swindled insur
ance companies and was held respon-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

The re-establishment of the North
Point light would be hailed with delight
bv lake captains who have been familiar
with it for many years and miss its
friendly ray. The general sentiment that
the position of keeper of the light should
be given to Mrs. Stebbins is well ex-
pressed in a communication to the Even
ing Wisconsin printed on another page.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

Gen. Kings complimentary reference
to the National Guard of Wisconsin after
the completion of his annual inspection
may be regarded by some as throwing
of bouquets at home institution. But
Gen. King is not sparing in his criticism,
and he would not hesitate to score the
guardsmen if they were falling be-
hind. instead of progressing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

Liverpool has decided to enlarge her
dock facilities at an expenditure of S16,-
100000 to provide for her increasing
American trade. This recognition of
the value of shipping business should ad-
monish all municipalities on navlgable
water to keep themselves in condition to
accommodate the maximum traffic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

Atlantic coast yachtsmen are not alone
in their ambition for records as deep sea
sailors. The yachtsmen of the Pacific
coast are planning a race from the cold
Ell Gate to the Hawaiian islands. This
will put the race to the Bermudas from
Sandy Hook in the shade.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

The destruction of square of business
buildings which were erected in San
Francisco since the earthquake and fire
is the first removal of the temporary
structures that must go in that way or
under the hands of the wrecker before
new San Francisco will be considered
fire-DrOOf
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11
WASHBURN PRINTING CO., Publishers

AS usual. a number of fatalities mark
the opening Of the season for pleasure
boating. People who like sport on the
water should exercise care in choosing
their boats, and when they have taken
this precaution they should refrain from
OVerlOading the craft
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

America will not be represented in the
eight oar rowing contest at the Olympic
games regatta at Henley on-Thames, in
July, because it has been found impos-
sible to raise sufficient funds to pay the
expenses of crew. There is great diff
Guilty in getting a crew of this kind that
may be fairly styled representative"
and the expense of coaching and main
tanning them would be quite heavy for
these slow times. A year ago, when the
gathering of crew was first talked of,
he financial outlook was satisfactory;
Tut things have changed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

When a woman buys something she
cannot really afford, she cOndOnes the
fault by doing without something she
did not intend to buy, anyway.
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while her neighbors remarked upon her
good humor and her children mingled
with others OF their age in the neigh
borhood And the end of this record
of crime and mystery is shrouded in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11
The Situation.

"Are you able to keep a grip
Financially, yes. automatically,
no."-Pittsburg Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

The beginning of the work of widen
ing the Sault canal, which is to cost a
million dollars, may cause some people
to wonder whether the government will
ever get this waterway in shape to meet
every demand of lake commerce. 1t is
the most conspicuous waterway in the
world. because of the immense tonnage
which passes through it annually, and
it is matter of economy to make it as
efficient as possible for the accommoda-
ton of the tremendous business.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-11

The 500 Times, published at Sault Ste.
Marie, Michigan, dominates Chase S.
Osborn for governor, declaring that he
is a candidate who would meet with
the approval of 90 per cent of the vot-
ers of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa
counties" The persistency with which
Mr.. Osborn is mentioned as a desirable
gubernatorial candidate is evidence that
he is highly regarded by the Republicans
Of upper Michigan, with whom he has
been active for many years, in both
state and national campaigns.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-25
An important Person.

/ There are not few men who fancy
that because they are persons of
wealth and consequence III commu.
nifty they ME exempt from the duties
and liabilities Of the ordinary citizen.
A mnn ~ lids sort was drawn 10 serve
upon jury and did not appear when
his name was called IN court. The
court ordered that be be fined ~.
About half an hour gfterward the
man appeared ia the courtroom 10
nnswer tardiiy to his name
you have been fined ~ for non
attendance eaid the Judge.
But had very important busi.
ness engagement" said the man
ibid you suppose that an engage
ment would excuse you for not aD.
twering the summons Of the eourtr
asked the Judge. rather nngriiy.
The Juror who was Il pofnpous man
with nm important air, began 90 grow
indignan, nj being 20 addressed
II would have your honor undsr.
stand" be- exclaimed. that am one
of the most prominent business men
ia this community
"Oh. Ia that ease. said the judge
quietly. you VIII be able 10 stand a
larger fne. Mr. Clerk. you VII Ia.
crease this gsntiegnaa's fas for n0a.
attendance % PesFsonis Weekly.
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His Ideal
BY DESTA
{. BROWN WOODS.


Now. Harry, honestly you don't b
lieSe thatY'
Yes. | DO. A true woman Is al
ways a coward Brave Is 4 mssculins
adjective. incapable OF being used with
scminine noun"
"oh. boshl You are old fashioned
my boy"
u grant medlaeyal, In fact
I but neither Joan OF Are nor Boadlcea
s,irs my heart like q certain little girl
who faints when she prlcks her nnger
with pin"
That's what Il Is 10 be In love.
Your Ideal n based on what you thlnk
to be Miss 0sborne's character. Now,
for my part. believe that young lady
capable Of her0ism."
And | tell you. George Evans that
the very thought OF physical palm turns
her cheek pale, but In the matter Of
moral courage well, could stake my
life on her there, She has such high
IDEAL OF truth and honor She is so'--
"oh. yes, yesl Spare mel Remem.
ber am not In love"
An hour later be was sitting with bis
rancee, puzzled, paIned expression on
bis face.
Il don't think I understand you" he
said slowly. "You don't mean that
you told your father the money was
for charity when you were spending II
on this silly speculation"
Jessie osborne's pretty cheeks were
very pink
"Well, thought II good invest
ment. and father never lets me try
stocks"
But, Jessie, you have been deceiv.
ing him for months
A pair Of little white hands few TO
hide the pink cheeks.
'oh, I'm sorry! l'm miserable, and
you don't care" came in broken sobs.
There there" he said soothingly as
he took the slight form In his arms. II
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-25
Me Iahouohsra,h Whist Play.

While Henry Labouchere was an at
tachc at Frankfort he was once play
Ing whist against very high German
functlonary sitting on his left Mr..
Laboueherc led small card. The lead
turned out 30 well that he won the
rest Of the tricks. The minister said
well, Mr., Lnbouchere, you won the
game by leading that card. But there
was no earthly reason. according 10
the rules of the game, why you should
have done SO You have therefore won
the rubber by accident"
Mr.. Labouchere said, Il had very
good reason for leading that card"
The minister asked what It was I'VE
viii have bet" said Mr.. Labouchere,
that my reason was a good one"
The bet was therefore made.
"Now, Mr.. Labouchere. what was
your reasonf'
lie replied, II had seen your hand,
Henry Drummond VOLTS Ram
bling ReeollectIons."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-25
When March
Windc Blew.
BY Virginia blair.



'Whew-ew-ewv went the March
wind, shrieklng around corners, roar
Ing across the open spaces and wbirl-
Ing the dust and debris in the middle
of the street into mad dance.
Down the block from opposite dlrec-
tions came girl and man The girl
was all In brown-trim walking skirt,
sable furs, tan shoes, smart t0que
and 4 chiffon veil, the ends of which
were whipped this way and that as she
made her way against the wind.
The man, with his back to the cut
ting blasts, walked rapidly, and Just
as the girl was within few steps OF
him the mad March wind blew SO hard
and so strong that she stopped and
turned her back TO 1t.
And SO sudden was her action that
the young man did not have time to
get out Of the way.
The girl gave little shrek IN the
moment Of collision He put out his
hand TO steady her.
"0h, you needn't mind" he told her
"Its only me"
She was pink with bushes, but she
said baughtlly, II do mind"
"of course" be agreed gloomlly. I'D
like 10 wipe myself of the face Of the
earth II IL would do you any good"
you might at least avoid this block"
she told him.
He looked about him.
II beg your pardon" he said. IL
suppose It is the effect OF long habit
that makes me drift this way"
Habits may be broken"
Not the habit Of love-" he said, al
most hercely. Then his voice took ON
tender note Catherine" he said.
cant you change your mind and mar
ry mef'
Il think" she said very clearly, that
you are mad--as mad as the March
wind-as mad as a March hare"
And why" he asked Because ]
love you
because you propose 10 fne nj such
strange times and places" she cried
THE last time was In a department
store just before Christmas when
was buying needles and pins"
And you made a pincushion OF my
heart" he reminded her "and stuck II
full Of sharp points"
No woman can respect man." she
said. who makes himself ridiculous"
He drew himself up sharply.
$50 that is t." be said slowly. well.
perhaps ! deserve H. But you must re
member that when FIRST told you that
cared for you ! told you In your own
home and asked II might speak 10
your father, You didn't say No. and
you wouldn't say Yes And when !
asked you again st the bachelors co
t!iion you still lei me hope. and then I
you wrote the ner; day that was not |
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-25

Catherine miserably, and she told of
their meeting that morning
Aunt Kitty listened and debated, and
finally she said, Suppose we 20 to
Marheld's for unchY"
Catherine stood up. "Oh, do you real
ly think we would find hlmp she qua
vered
'Well," said wise Aunt Kitty, Il
think We might. He may not be eating
much, but habit will make him."
And when they came TO the sixth
floor Of the big store they saw at the
table at the far end of the grill room
a young man who stared blankly out
Of the window, where the March winds
whlstled and sang over the roofs.
He's there, Aunt Kitty" said Cath
crime breathlessly.
"Then | will leave YOU" said Aunt
Kitty, For once III chaperon you In
spirit"
The young man at the far table had
eaten nothing, but as he drank his
third cup Of coffee there came to the
table a vision as radiant as the morn
ing, and the vision said. MAY | have
lunch with you?
"CatherlneW he whispered as one IN
a dream.
"And please order things that VIII be
nice for anniversaries" the vision went
on.
"For anniversaries He had pulled
out her chair aud helped her with her
wraps, doing the things that must be
done because Of curious eyes, but still
In dream.
Because when we are-married
think 1t would be--nice-to come here
don't your" stammered the tlmid voice,
and now the vision was rosy with
bushes.
And after that the March winds
howled and tore over the roofs unheed-
ed by the two happy people who had
that morning been buffeted by Its cruel
blasts
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-25

length IN The path ~ the excited
horses,
There was no holding back the grays
but Quinn. the driver. forced them
over to the left while Curlcy spmhg
forward and caught the child hy this
ara. throwing him 10 one side Just as
fhe tender came up 70 the door aud the
wheels " the steamer almost grazcl
curley's arm, Then he sprans TO the
tender steps, and they wec turning
the corner hefore Benjy found his
voice
Bessie Borden. who had seen the In.
eidcut from the steps where she had
come IN search of Benny, hurried to
him. and presently she was bearing the
sohbing child ia her arms aud min.
Cling with bis tears OF terror her own
tears Of gratitude Beyond n barked
knee Benny was none the worse for his
experience.
That night Renjy's father went down
10 the fire house TO discover the name
Of the man who had saved the boy,
and after that Lieutenant Cnrley was
a frequent visitor az the Borden home.
Mrs. Borden could not do enough for
him, and II was NJ her suggestion that
he boarded with them, taking his meals
there In his three Swings" and spend.
Ing the remainder OF his liberty with
Bessie Borden, while Benny gazed sol
EMMY and admlrlngly at his hero
Curley's days of, too. were devoted
10 Bessie, He had neither kith nor Kin
In the city, and he was glad indeed 10
lind so pleasant a way OF spending bis
Time, As regularly as his day OF llb.
irty came around II was vaudeville
performance In the afternoon with
melodrama IN the evening except IN
summer, when the delights of the sub
urban resorts proved more tempting,
But Bessie was not minded TO be 80
Easily won, In the fall, when the dane.
ing classes opened and Dick Curley
had begun TO put on airs of owner.
ship. Pete Bracy came to trouble the
hitherto smoothly running course OF
true love.
Dancing classes, as Pete and Bessie
such things. were balls
without the refreshments and without
the necessity for such elaborate dress.
Before the weather grew so cool that
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-25
Curley's
ReSCueS.
By HENRY R0SSM0RE.
Copyrighted. 1903. by p. C. Eastnent.

I
Benny, racing down the street
brought himself up with d jerk as d
gong sounded out its brazen alarm
Then he hurried toward the building
with the great wide doors IN the mid
die Of the block.
! The gong was still sounding, and
now could be heard the trample Of feet
aud hoofs, the jingle Of metal work
on the harness, the cries Of the men
/ Then came the lesser note OF the IRE
peat" bell and boarse cry OF "All
! right" from the captain, followed by
| the trample Of hoofs, sounding hollow
upon the wooden floor as the fire horses
returned to tAeir stalls.
Benjy's face fell Somewhere In the
city horses were dashlng madly over
the pavements IN their race TO answer
an alarm. but here the great green
doors would remain closed II was
only practice hitch for Thirteen com
pany.
In the summer time practice bitches
were the best fun, for the doors stood
wide open, and he could watch the
men as they put the harness trip In
order again and lifted the great straps
OF the three big grays Then, too, the
firemen lounged In front OF the house.
and he could hear them talking about
The fires they had gone TO- brave tales
Of vslorons fights that lost nothing In
the telling.
Benjy troiied down the street again
10 his own doorstep and carefully
backed himself into the yestibule. His
shrll treble rose IN imitation Of the
clangor Of the big gong. aud with
many q screech and shout be dashed
% IN the direction Of the hydrant on
the corner. pretending that be was
Thirteen company answering an alarm.
As be neared the ere house second
time The gong sounded again. and this
time the number was followed by three
strokes. thrice repeated Thirteen com.
pany made a quick hitch A third
alarm following 20 closely upon the
FIRST meant bre well worth hurryins
20. They went out on the third alarm
from that station, and Lieutenant Cur.
ley sprang 10 the big doors and threw
them open just as BenIy, running np,
slipped On the pavement and fell full
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Rutland, Vt.
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and, slipping his hook Curey began
the descent.
This II one thing Pete cannot do"
be said as he slowly descended,
"Petes only good for taking me t.
dancing class, said Bess contemptu.
ously. There's whole lot Of things
he can't do"
Like what for instancer" demand.
ed Curley.
"iie cant make me say Yes when
he asks me TO marry him." explained
Bess
Dicks arm tightened about her.
"Can Ir' he asked
"You haven't asked me yet" remind
ed Bess.
I'm asking you now" insisted Dick
"Yes," said Bess softly. You're dead
slow, Dick except when you're at a
FIRE"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-06-25

One Sunday morning, when every.
body had gone to church, a traveller
undertook to show the landlord how
10 draw three different sorts Of wine
from the same cask. The two went
down into the cellar and the stranger
bored n hole IA the barrel, on which
he asked the landlord TO place his
thumb. He then bored second hole,
which mine host had 10 stop with his
other thumb. He had set to work on
the third, when II apparently struck
him that the landlord would not bs
equal TO the task Of stopping that slso.
aud he ran out Of the cellar ITO fetch
tap" He never returned, and the
lnnkeeper had to wait by the side OF
his cask until the folks had come out
Of church The rogue had by thai
time decamped without paying bis bill
London Answers.
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| BATE nhApfs
didn't mean 10 be cross; but my dar.
ling, we must be honest. We must
help each other to be true and morally
brave"
"Of course" he mused on the way
home, "her father must have known
from the first what she was doing and
simply meant TO give her lesson by
allowing her to proceed. Poor little
girl, she didn't mean any harm, but
am disappointed. didn't think her ca
pable Of the slightest deception"
As he turned the corner leading to
his boarding house the light streamed
out from DR. Gordon's office, and he
dropped In for moments chat
II say, Neil, you don't look well.
What's the matterT the doctor In
qulred
"Oh, believe | have nerves. and ]
haven't slept we'll lately"
You had better let me give you
sleeping draft and then take a weeks
rest soon"
The sleeping draft had the desired
effect and scarcely had Harry's head
touched the pillow when he was wrap
ped In deep slumber After time he
was dimly conscious OF a hum Of
voices In the street below. The room
was hot, and he tossed on some Of the
bedclothes His throat smarted, and
his head ached. There was a strange
roaring In his ears. He struggled TO
rouse himself, but II was too great an
Effort, and be lay dreamily listening to
the voices below.
II tell you, Evans, Nell is In his
'oom." came In terrified tones from DR..
Gordon. Il gave him dope. and the
noise has never wakened HIM"
I'VE must take rope 10 him." said
Evans. And Harry wondered vaguely
at the unaccustomed ring In his
friends voice.
But howr' Again II was DR.. Cor
don's voice THE front yerandas are
oil In flames"
"Could we reach him by means Of
HE new buildlngi That beam runs
parallel with his room"
III would be madness" exclaimed
Mr.. Osborne. "The beam wouldn't hold
your weight See II has burned
through at the end next the Nelson
house"
Was II all nightmare, Harry won
iered. or Was II an awful realityf But
the next words which reached him
cleared the rapos from his brain and
made him spring from bis bed with a
bound
sThe team won't toid you heavy
men, but J can go. weigh only nine
~ pounds. I'll take the rope" came
ia Jessie's well loved voice
Nell rushed 10 the window and hur.
rie,ily sized up the situation. His room
was iH the corner Of the third dat.
with two windows al the front of
the house and one at the side From /
The front window he could see the fire.
mcn at work. The serandas aud whole 4
face of the house were a mass Of Ere I
aud smoke. Water from the hose
played On the blaze. but the cracking
0, the flames came ike the laughter Of /
q victorious neBd.
He ran TO the side window. A new
building Eas Ia process OF constrac
ti0u. bat the sEeleton structure had al. 4
ready caught tfe
The smoke cleared for an Instant !