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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
when full fed, it burrows into the
ground, from which it energies later as
a large brown miller

when full fed, 1t burrows into the
ground, from which it energies later as
a large brown miller
Foes of the Army Worm.
Now, anybody who goes about in a
field that is being devastated by these
worms will notice that many, and even
majority of them have small white
spots on their bodies. These are the
eggs Of little fly that looks somewhat
like housefy, and which is known
to science as Winthemia. When they
are Matched the grubs that emerge from
them will bore through the skins OF
the caterpillars and feed on their vi
tails. This will not prevent the worms
from doing damage, but 1t will render
them incapable Of Transforming into
the adult form-of becoming moths, in
other words. Only those individuals
which escape attack by the parasite
will survive to perpetuate their species
the result being that the pest is so
nearly exterminated that several years
usually elapse before it again occurs In
sufficient numbers to make serious
trouble.
After the caterpillars have disap-
peared from an infested field, one who
visits 1t will find there great numbers
Of the little flies, buzzing and droning
like a swarm of bees Their presence
affords the best possible guarantee that
there will be no renewal Of the plague
during the following season. What
happens under such conditions is made
manifest If one takes the trouble to
collect a quantity Of the worms and
put them into a box covered with wire
net. 1t will be found that many flies
are reared, but almost no millers.
This is very new country, especial
ly in the agricultural sense, and ma
lures balance has been thrown tenn
porarily out of gear, so to speak, by
mans interference.
Like a Fire Department..
In the Year Book Of the Department
Of Agriculture will be found an ex-
tended discussion of this interesting
subject, from the pen Of one of the ex-
perts of the Bureau of Insects, Mr.. f.
M. Webster, to whom the writer is in
debted for his material. He compares
the working of parasitism in the in
sect kingdom to that of a well-organ-
lied fire department in a large city.
There always have been, he says, and
probably always will be, occasional dis
astrous CONGREGATIONS in such cities,
but this fact does not in the least de-
tract from the value Of a fire seryiee
in extinguishing thousands Of COM
mencing fires, and thus continuously
affording protection to life and prop
erty.
Only when a great blaze occurs does
the public have an opportunity to real
iZe the usefulness of the firemen. It
knows little or nothing Of the thou
sands Of cases where fires are prevent
ed or subdued with slight losses. The
same is true in the case Of friendly
insects. Their work in keeping down
the numbers of dangerous bugs and in
preventing destructive outbreaks of
crop pests is virtually unknown and
unappreciated by the farmers, though
it goes on everywhere and all the time,
saving In the aggregate hundreds of
millions of dollars every year.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

State Forester Griffith ascribes the
forest fires in Wisconsin to the old
causes-almost criminal carelessness of
settlers in burning brush when clearing
land for pasturage and planting, and
the neglect of lumbermen to properly de-
stroy the slashines. Knowing the main
causes, it ought to be possible to pre-
vent fires by the institution of rigid
regulations. No settler has a right 70
burn his brush pies at risk to his neigh
Dor, and lumbermen have no right to
make life dangerous in the woods by
creating immense plies of kindling for
future fires
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

The Dominion government has pro-
hibited the use Of steam trawlers within
the Canadian three-mile limit, ill order
to prevent serious diminution of the fish
supply. This method of thwarting pro-
posed improvements in the interest of
safer fishing will not long prevail. The
Canadians ought to permit the fishermen
to utilize steam or gasoline power if they
SO desire, but should restrict their oper-
ations wherever restraint is necessary in
order to prevent food fish from becoming
SCARCE
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
A Retrograde Movement.

"Ha!" remarked the stern parent as
he fiercely confronted the trembling
young man. 1.-The day you lay 100000
on this desk my daughter is yours.
What! do you back out?"
81 do" replied the unnerved youth,
81 certainly do"
And he backed all the way across
the apartment with both eyes keeping
a close watch on the fiery old mans
heavy shoes.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

From Kelvin, Arizona, comes a shock
ing story of torture inflicted by two
Mexicans upon an elderly prospector.
He was robbed of his kit, tied to stakes
driven in the sand, and left in the des-
ert for ants and lizards to crawl upon
him. After five hours the old man sue
ceeded in freeing himself and making
his way to Kelvin, where intense indig-
nation has been excited by his recital.
Surely Apache Indians could not have
been crueler than these Mexican high
waymen, and if they come to their end
by the summary process of southwest
ern justice there will be no reason for
grief.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
SHE GOT HER BEAR.
Prodded Him Out with Her Scissors
Then Tomahawked Him.

AS for that grit of mountaineering
Indian women-which has been cele-
brated in well known book, there is a
story in Fur News which is good evil
dence of their physical courage.
A dealer in skins tells of a squaw who
was walking along on her snowshoes one
day when her small boy saw a bear
curled up under the snow in his winter
sleep. She could not kill him where she
was, so she dashed pair of scissors to
a sapling, prodded him out and smashed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

A Boston skipper who fouted super
stition by taking his new fishing schOon-
er on her first voyage on Friday, re-
turned with a remarkably good catch.
including a 5OO-pound swordfish. But
superstition is persistent, and while the
captain may be satisfied with his own
view of things he may during his yes
sells career find himself i'll need of help
because of the traditional reluctance of
sailors to serve on a Friday ship
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

On the 10th of September there We're
3O.371 more railroad cars in active serv-
ice than was reported on the 10Th of
August. There has also been decrease
of 1862 in the number of cars in bad
order and therefore practically unfit for
business. 1t is evident that the rail-
roads are prepared to rush their rolling
stock into service as fast as it is de-
manded, and also to get all lame" cars
in condition to be useful so that the oft
predicted car shortage may not be expe
rienced despite the bounteous yield of
products which will have to- be moved
before the snow flies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

Sir Thomas Lipton's appeal for an
other chance to win the Americas cup
comes indirectly through ex-Mayor F'itz-
gerald of Boston, who has just returned
TO Europe. While sentiment is growing
in the New York Yacht Club, favorable
to Sir Thomas request, it is altogether
unlikely that the club will take any ac-
ton based upon an appeal of this kind,
especially as it comes from Boston in
stead of through a member of the New
York organization.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

The famous yacht Mayfower, which
successfully defended the America cup
in 1886, against the British cutter Gala
tea. has gone on a voyage in search OF
sunken Spanish treasure in the Caribbean
sea. If the old yacht is as successful
in this regard as she has been as mug
hunter, look out for treasure trove!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
Girl Seized by Shark.

Milena Sgambelli, a Dalmatian fisher
girl, was bathing near cara with other
midst of them. Milena ran to the beach,
on which she found an iron rod. Seiz--
ing this. she rushed boldly into the wa
ter again striking at the sharks with,
the rod in order to save her companions.
She overbalanced herself and fell at
full length in the water, when one of the
sharks seized her leg in its mouth and
bit it off above the knee. Her compan-
ions dragged Milena out but she die0
from loss of blood.-London Express.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

A Pittsburg steel manufacturer gave
a golden wedding entertainment at which
he divided the bulk of his wealth among
his grown-up children, apportioning 81
100000 to each. That is a much pleas
anter way to start the gossips than filing
papers for a divorce and running off
with a stage favorite.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

It's foolish man who does not know
enough to go in when it rains, and it
would be rash aviator who should lack
prudence enough to keep his machine
out of brisk winds. Yesterday at Fort
Myer the wind was blowing % miles an
hour, and Orville Wright refused to take
his aeroplane up for test. He showed
excellent judgment. The weak point OF
all contrivances for aerial navi ton is
their helplessness in a high wind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

That it's an i'll wind that blows good
to nobody is doubtless the conviction of
the South ST. Paul butcher who killed
a bear which took refuge from the forest
fire by running into town. The butcher
was enabled to offer bear steaks over
his counter to his regular patrons, and
netted $125 from the sale of the carcass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
Objects to Being Questioned.

Tommy-Oh, my pa says you're a
blamed nuisance, teacher.
Teacher-What?
Tommy-Well, that's what he says l
am when l ask questions, and that's
what you're always a-doin'-Philadel-
phia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

The young hunter who shot and seri-
ously wounded his brother in the woods
near Escanaba, where the pair Were
hunting a bear, gave an early illustration
of what other hunters will be doing in
the course of two months, while hunting
deer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
Emphasizing His Points.

How did your paid entertainer turn
out?"
.Spoilt the party. Soaked father with
a tomato and broke a platter over a
bankers head. Seems we got hold of a
knockabout comedian. louisville Cour-
ier-.TOurnal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

The squirrel which caused case of
bubonic plague at Los Angeles by biting
a boy can blame the infection on the
wicked flea, for whose determination
thousands of rats have been killed on
the Pacific coast. Fleas are no respec-
tiers of persons, and if it were possible
to capture them the rats as we'll as
the squirrels would escape condemna-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

Having no gun, he improvised a bow
and arrow from the trees. struck a sharp
file into the point Of the arrow, made
a bowstring with the laces of his mecca
sins and shot the beast through the
heart"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

The report from Durham, Mississippi,
of four deaths in a railroad wreck caused
by washout reveals meteorological con-
ditions in that section Numerically OPP
posite from those which exist through
out the droughty north and west. The
earth in this section is in condition to
take up a great deal of water before the
streams can swell under a downpour.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

When a man owns a building in a
town, which won't rent he never
blames the building: He says the old
town is dead.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15

A boat race between Atlantic coast
life-savers took place in New York bay
over a thirteen-mile course, and was
won by the Connecticut crew. The in
PRODUCTION of the motor lifeboat Obviates
the use of muscle for long pulls in heavy
seas. but there is no telling when
motor will balk, and in that event a
crew must be prepared to take to the
sweeps and use them with old-time skill.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
,WASHBURN PRINTING CO., Publishers

The Baltimore real estate agent whose
wooing and marrying occupied just twen-
ty minutes has beaten the divorce mill
nv several laDS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-10-15
AT THE WRONG STAND.

"Our Mr.. Niblett will be in town on
Tuesday next, when the matter can be
FINELY settled. Mr.. Niblett has to visit
the Franco British exhibition on bust
ness, and would be glad if represen-
tative would meet him at Messrs. Gar
toms stand between and 3 p. M, bring
ing the documents with him for sigma
ture. Yours faithfully,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
HOBART.

Mrs. Nanny Lutz of Whiting, Ind.
is here for a few days visit with her
mother, Mrs. Louis Banks.
Mrs. Mary Walters of Chicago Wis
tied friends in Hobart a few days
this week.
Messrs. Alexander & Gerber have
about completed the new cement walk
across the Pennsylvania company's
right-o way on Illinois street.
George Scholler was a Chicago visit.
or Wednesday.
Word was received here yesterday
afternoon that John Ballantyne, sta
ton agent at Indiana Harbor, former.
iy of Hobart, died of appendicitis at :
o'clock yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kitchen of Val
paraiso visited friends and relative:
here for few days
The supper given by the Catholi,
ladies in Odd Fellows hall WEDNESDAY
night was a success, both financial.
and socially. The dance as a speeia
feature was greatly enjoyed by tn,
young people.
Walter Black was Valparaiso Wis
itor Wednesday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
LETTER FROM A F0RTY-NINER

Here is a simple. interesting and sim
cere letter from a rugged pioneer of
40, who braved the dangers and hard
ships Of the overland trail to Cali
fornia. It should appeal to all catarrh
victims.
Santa Rosa. Cal. May 5. 190s.s
Booths Hyomei Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Dear Sirs:-I was afflicted with ca
tarrh, and tried a number of remedies,
but received no relief. I purchased an
outfit of Hyomei. and before I had used
the bottle I noted marked relief.
used 1t for a month or so. and thought
l was cured, and stopped using it for a
year or SO. Thought I was getting ca
tarrh again. and started using it again.
Is use 1t every morning and keep my
self clear of catarrh. I consider 1t the
best catarrh medicine that is used. I
have often recommended it to my
friends. I am 81 years old. I came
to California in 1S49, and of course am
not as vigorous as I was So years ago.
My address is 841 4th street Yours
truly, w. Mock.
Hyomei pronounced High o-me) is
guaranteed by Summers pharmacy not
only for catarrh, but for grip, coughs,
colds. bronchitis and Group. A COM
plete outfit, including inhaler. costs only
$500; extra bottles of Hyomei. If after
wards needed. cost but SO cents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
LOWELL.

Charles Stilison, who was taken to
Chicago to be operated on for cancer
Gus growths in his system, has been
brought back to his home north of
Lowell and his case is pronounced a
hopeless one.
Otto Brauns, the piano tuner. has
moved his family here into the Mau-
rice Cleaver home. which he recent
~ purchased. Our people bid him and
his family a hearty welcome
letter from LongcliR asylum in
regard to Joseph Bochus says there
Is. little change in his condition. He
will not speak and does not change his
attitude. He sits in the same posi-
ton for hours at a time, being ap-
parently Indifferent to everything about
him. He requires constant attention
He Is pale. but otherwise appears in
very fair physical condition, although
there is a gradual decline
Mrs. Daniel Stanton has returned to
her home at Crancdon, s. D., after a
pleasant visit here with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Slayton, and other
relatives.
Lewis McNay is doing jury duty In
the superior court at Hammond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hayden are ar.
ranging to leave in a few days fol
Los Angeles, Cal, where they will
spend the winter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

house official, which fact keeps many
on the anxious seat. who are looking
for the plums.
A leading question.-"Have you put
in your application for plum yet?'"
Reversed Version.
Needles and pins, needles and pins
When candidates in office
His trouble begins"
The Frank Daily's have moved to
Chicago this week, and have taken up
their residence on the north side on
Evanston avenue
The merchants in Crown Point re-
ported that trade has improved consid-
erably since the election struggle is
over.
There is some talk of staging a
home talent play in the near future
A big bunch Of rooters will accom-
pany the high school team to Ham
mond tomorrow to cheer for their IA
vorites.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13

dolls. binds up bruises on soft little
hands and
Patricia raised her head in protest.
1t was fine Of him to praise her, but
she could not bear 1t. She must go.
His hand went out and stayed her,
as she would have risen.
"Wait, dear, there Is more. One day
a man came riding down the country
lane, and he saw the golden lady and
wanted her. You wouldn't blame a
man for craving the sunshine, would
you, sweetheart?"
Patricia went white around the lips.
But I thought you were going to
marry Jeanette Washburnr'
my cousin is going to marry jean
nette Washburn, and I am going to
marry you, I hope. Am /, Patricia?''
Fate In the green dress was coming
toward them, and Patricia saw that
her eyes were very kind She threw
down shell and. passing them. went
up the steps and through the casino.
'tGet It for me, please, Ernest" she
said
And when he had given her the shell,
fridescent and of pleasing form. but
having cruel break in its f1uted edge,
she touched it lightly TO her lips and
raised her happy face to her lover
Dear, blessed, discarded little shellr'
she cried.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
WHITING NEWS
A Pleasant Session.

A session of the Whiting chapter,
Eastern Star. long to be remembered
was that which was held in the Ma
sonic hall I'm One Hundred and Nine
teenth street on Wednesday night.
Several distinguished guests were
present. among whom was Mrs. Paul
inc Sommers, grand matron of VAL
parafso.
The work was exemplified by the To-
cal members, assisted by Mrs. Som
mers.
After the business session an elabor-
ate luncheon was served.
There were seventeen officers and
thirty members of the Whiting chapter
in attendance, and those from Hammond
were Mrs. Lash, matron; Mrs. Malo
Mrs. Viola Smiley. Mr.. and Mrs. Eric
Lund. From Valparaiso were Mrs
Pauline Sommers and daughter, Miss
Edna, Mrs. Seeley and Mr.. and Mrs
Flack. From Each Chicago, Mrs. Abbit
Thomas, and from Indiana Harbor, Mr.
Mrs. Willard B. Van Hhorne.
Misses Jessie Henderson and FloS
Younkin, who are members of a Mich
gan chapter. were also in attendance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13

evening and delicious refreshments
were served
The Business Mems association held
a meeting in Hats hall Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Langhor enter
tanned number of out-of-town rela-
tives Wednesday,
A most pleasant party was gisen
last evening at the home of Miss Grace
Wichorst in Harrison avenue in hon
or of her birthday anniversary. A
most enjoyable evening was spent in
games and other amusements until
dainty refreshments were served, after
which the guests departed voting Miss
Grace a delightful hostess.
Fred Kasch of Roberts avenue visit
ed his brother, John Kasch in Ham
mond Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gobel are the
proud parents of a little daughter
which arrived at their home in C1eve-
land avenue Wednesday afternoon.
John Atchison of Elreno, Okla. re-
turned home after spending several
days here visiting his uncle, Robert
Atchison, and family of Roberts ave-
nue..
Mrs. William Balm and daughter
Mrs. Herman Theissen saw "'Sold Into
Slavery at the Calumet Wednesday,
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Adam Dangler enter.
tained the latter's cousin from Chica-
go at their home in Harrison avenue
Tuesday.
Messrs. julius zimmerman and Alex
Hazelett transacted business in Ham.
mond last evening.
Miss Minnie Sass of Crocker, Ind.
Miss Letha Love of East Side and Mr.
A. Smale of Chicago were the guest;
of Mrs. Robert Atchison yesterday.
Miss Wilma Balm of Indiana boule
ward left Thursday to spend severa
days In Chicago the guest of Mr.. anc
Mrs William Kelley.
| Louis Timm of Gibson, Ind, visited
his mother, Mrs. William Timm. o.
| Indiana boulevard Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gobel enter
| tanned the Ladies Aid society of tn
German Evangelical church at lunch
con at their home in Cleveland ave
nue. Wednesday,.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
HEGEWIsCH-BURNHAM

Mrs. J. III. Lammering and son, Burt,
of Paw Paw, Mich, former resident of
Hegewisch. are visiting with friends
here and in Hammond
Mr.. Guy Drake, who formerly was
in the employ of the Western Steel
Car and Foundry company, stopped
off here Tuesday en- route to San Fran
cisco.
Mrs. John Martinda1e and children
returned home Wednesday from a
weeks visit in South Chicago.
VIII Rose is moving his stock of
groceries from his present location to
1907 Ontario avenue.
Mr.. ]. Messner has moved his family
from Pullman to the upper fiat of Mr.
Littman's new building.
Mrs. V. A. Beckman, who has been
in the hospital at Englewood for some
time is improving slowly.
The following people attended the
banquet and meeting of the Eastern
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
MUNSTER.

Mr. and Mrs. vanugterin and son,
Robert, of Roseland visited relatives
here yesterday.
D. Typ of Highlands was here yes
terday on business.
Mr. J. Weltar was in Hammond yes
terday on business.
p Molenaar, Jr is building fine
residence on Ridge road.
Nick Kikkert was Lansing visitor
yesterday.
Albert Blink of Kensington was here
yesterday on business.
Joseph Smith of Dolton was here
yesterday visiting friends.
D. Talsma of Roselands was visit
or here yesterday.
Mr.. Closter of Chicago was here
yesterday to attend important business
matters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
NEW SKIN REMEDY.
Creates Big Stir; Drug stores Crowded
With Sufferers.

For several weeks past Weis' and
other leading drug stores IN this city
have been crowded with persons de-
string supply of poslam. the new cure
for eczema. This is the drug which
has created such a stir throughout the
country since Its discovery one year
ago.
For the convenience of those who
use poslam for pimpies. blackheads,
blotches. red nose, acne. herpes and
other minor skin troubles, a special
50-cent package has been adopted, in
addition to the reguls. two-doIlar jar,
which is now on sale at all leadins
drug stores.
In evzema cases. poslam stops the
itching with first application and pro-
ceeds to heal, curing chronic cases in
two weeks. In minor skin troubles. re-
suits show after an overnight appli.
cation. For q free experimental sample
write direct to the Emergency Labor.
atories. 80 West Twenty fifth street
New York City.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-13
ST. JOHN.

George NJ. Gerlach made a business
trip to Crown Point today.
Herman Borhers of Bemis transact
ed business here Thursday.
Mrs John Pfeifer enjoyed visit
with her sister. Mrs. Peter Pfeifer. OF
Whiting yesterday.
in Hammond Wednesday.
Mrs. Joseph M. Gerlach is confined
to the house by sickness
John Erb transacted business in
Crown Point today.
Gravel Road Supervisor August
Koehle is very hard at work cleaning
up along his district and have the
bitches and catch basins in readiness
for the coming season with It's change
able condition of the weather.