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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Observing REGULATIONS.

A new national guardsman was on
sentry duty one night during his first
encampment when q friend brought
him a pie from the canteen. AS he sat
On the grass eating the pie the major
sauntered up in undress. The sentry.
not recognizing him, did not salute, and
the major stopped and said:
whats hat you have there?"
"Pie," said the sentry good natured-
ly. apple pie. Have a bit?
"Do you know who ! ann"
"No," said the sentry. "unless you're
the majors groom"
"Guess again."
1.-THE barber from the villageT"
mo"
"Maybe"-here the sentry laughed
maybe you're the major himself?"
That's right. | am the major" was
the stern reply.
The sentry scrambled to his feet.
"Good gracious!" he exclaimed.
Hold the pie, will you, while l present
arms!'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
The Cannon Ball Tree.

Among the plants of Guinea one
Of the most curious is the cannon
ball tree. It grows to the height
of sixty feet, and its flowers r re-
markable not only for their beauty,
but also for their fragrance. Its
blossoms are of a beautiful crimson,
appearing in large punches and ex-
haling a rich perfume. The fruit
resembles enormous cannon balls
hence the name. However, some
say it has been SO called because of
the noise which the balls make in
bursting. From the shells domestic
utensils are made, and from the
contents are obtained several kinds
of acids, sugar and gum as won
the materials for making an
lent drink IN sickness.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Sure ENOUGH Hoos.

Nose. the darky cook of a party of
surveyors in eastern Texas. was great
" annoyed by the razorback hogs that
roamed around the camp. One evening
while he was at the spring Il particu-
iarly ravenous band Of these "piny
woods rooters' raided the cook tent
and ate up everything that was edible
and some things that weren't. For sew.
eral moments after his return from the
spring Nose could find no words to ex.
press his feelings. WAL" he finally
exclaimed. 'de good Lawd suhtainly
knOwed his business when he named
hawgs 'hawgs! Dey sho' is hawgsr'-
Everybody's Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
His Sense of lustica.

The small grandson Of Governor
Cummins of Iowa is not permitted tc
eat doughnuts, but when visiting in
the kitchen of a neighboring relative
the cook presented him with M of
these delicacies, and he ate it with per-
feet enjoyment.
All would have gone well had nOt an
overpowering sense of his obligations
mastered the culprit. Curious investi-
cations were the natural outcome
when he said his usual prayer that
night and her hesitantly added this
brief but discriminating petition:
"And--and please bless Aunt Cora's
Tired gIrl."-Lippincott's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Too Much of a Good Thinu.

1--WE got the very thing you want"
said the stableman to a rcralist in
search Of a horse; "a thoroughgoing
road horse. Five years old. sound as
a quail. $175 cash down, and he goes
ten miles without stopping"
The purchaser threw his hands sky.
ward.
"NOt for me-" ne said; not for me.
| wouldn't gif you 5 cents for him. l
live eight miles out in de country, and
I'd hat to walk back two miles,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
An Optimistic View.

A farmer was anxious that his son
should become n minister, and for this
laudable eud he sent him to college for
four year,. To his great disappoint-
ment, the youth baked at the ministry
and set himself up as a horse trader.
The old farmer told his grief to a
neighbor. who. however. took a more
optimistic view.
"Oh, ! wouldn't feel badly about
will probably lead more men to re-
pentance than he ever would have as a
preacher"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
CONCENTRATION.

CONCENTRATION.
The man who seeks one thing in life. and
but One,
May hope to achieve it before life is done
But he who seeks all things wherever he
goes
Only feaps from the hopes which around
him he sows
A harvest Of barren regrets. and the worm
That creeps on in the dust to the definite
term
more
THAI the path it pursues till it's creeping
is DER
In lis limited vision is happier far
Than the half sage, whose course, fixed
by no friendly star,
Is by each star distracted in turn and
who knows
Each will still be as distant wherever he
goes.
Owen Meredith.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Mutually Helpful.

Observation-Disclosures wife is away,
and I'm going over there this evening
to cheer him up. Wife-Why don't
| you bring him here? Husband-Well-
ERIN not feeling very well and need
q little cheering up myself
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Just q Fish Story.

Forty years ago, when my father was
captain of an East India trading ship,
while off the coast of Africa near the
equator the ships carpenter was taken
sick and died. He was sewed up in
canvas, and with him were Sewed his
kit Of tools and grindstone for ballast
to sink him. Services were held and
the body committed to the sea.
Four days later the ships boy fell
overheard, and a great shark came up
under the stern and swallowed the boy
before he could be reached.
The next day the shark was still fol
lowing the ship. A shark hook was
baited and put over the stern. and the
shark was caught, but was so large II
could not be taken ON board, and they
were obliged to shoot him. He looked
so plump and large the mate. who was
an old whaler, wanted to go over the
side and cut the fish open. He was
lowered over and cut a hole III the
shark and was surprised to hear voices
and on looking in say the ships boy
turning the grindstone for the ships
carpenter, who was sharpening his
ak to cut their way out.
My father, who is eighty years old.
can vouch for this that 1t is a fish
story.--Roston Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Not What He Came For.

A small boy was fishing Sunday and
accidentally tumbled into the creek.
AS an old man on the bank was help
ing him out he said, How did you
come to fall In the river, my little
manY'
II didn't come to fall in the river. I
came to nsh."-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Mioht and Name.

Tom Hood, the punster, once descri5'
ed the meeting Of a man and q lion,
and in doing sc he said, 1.-THE a ran
off with all his might and the lion with
all his NAME"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
O. The -
Scrap Book
Well Suited.

Well Suited.
Do you think your daughter and ]
are suited to each other. MADAME" ask
ed the prospective bridegroom.
"Oh, %splendidly! Haven't you a very
fine loud voice, and isn't Mary dread.
fully hard of hearing?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05

Manner Is much. A man always
looks better when he carries himself
well than when a couple Of friends arc
trying to carry him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05

The man who does not advertice sim
ply because his grandfather did not ought
to wear knee breeches and a queue.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05
Amenities of the Fair Sex.

Mrs. Al thought Mrs. G.. was a
friend Of yours. Mrs. B.-And so she
is. Mrs. A.-Well. she isn't. She's a
hypocrite. Mrs. BLOW do you know
that? Mrs. A.-Because she tried to
get me to say something mean about
you. Mrs. B.-She did? How? Mrs.
A.-Why. she asked me to tell her what
7 really thought Of vou.-Chicago News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-11-05

Address County Clerk, Washburn, Wis.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
VIOLIN LESSONS

At Prof. Fountains Music Store. All the latest songs.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
PHOENIX POISON FACTORIES.
You Will Be SurDrised to Learn How
 Many There Are.

Did you ever feel stupid and dull after eating a hearty dinner
 When food is retained too long in the stomach, because of stomach weakness, the poison factory works overtime and there is giddiness, con- fusion of thought, despOndency. heart burn. sleeplessness. nervous trouble and other forms of indigestion.
 The general use of Mi-o-na stomach tablets puts within the reach of every one a reliable and positive cure for all stomach weakness. Mi-o-na quickly cures the worst case of indigestion, and the pain and distress which is often felt after meals will soon disap- pear such is the wonderful curative power of this little tablet.
 Mi-O-na acts upon entirely different principles from any of the other reme- dies that have been used in stomach trouble. IT. is taken before meals, and has a specific strengthening action upon the muscles of the stomach. in- creasing the flow of digestive juices and making the stomach get to work and digest easily and naturally the food which is eaten.
 The Larson Drug Co. has seen so many cures made by Mi-o-na that it gives a guarantee with every 5O-cent box that the remedy costs nothing un- less it cures.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10

Morse and BurSe against Daggs, a cas-, which arose over. mining dispute and was tried in Pinal county and is now pending in the supreme court. Sheriff Thompson was indirectly interested in the case, having bond on the prop erty. These facts no doubt gained Credence for the report
 Regarding the line of defense At torney Stoneman said there was noth- ing yet to defend. and before he could say as to that. he would have to hear what the other side had to present at the preliminary. which will be held at Florence on Wednesday. before Just ice Devine, who was appointed by the board of supervisors. and regularly qualified. The hearing would have been held at Superior but for the fact that the justice there n. A. Wooster. has been summoned by the prosecu- tion.
 The accused men have been charged only with killing of A. J. Daggs. the other alleged offense being left till aft CT the hearing. If the men are held on the former charge the latter will go directly to the grand jury. The men have been instructed not to make any statements regarding the matter.
 One of the things which will be fought in the big trial in the event the men are held. and possibly at the pre- liminary. will be the introduction of the note left bv A. J. Daggs naming Bob Stewart as the man who killed him.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10

Phoenix. AriZ Dec. 18th. 1907.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Phoenix AriZ.. December g. 1907. Notice is hereby given that the an- nual stockholders meeting of the Fortuna Gold and Copper company will be held at the office of the company in the Fleming building in the City of Phoenix. Arizona territory. the second Tuesday of January at 10 a. m. for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
 Respectfully.
 F. F. MILLER. Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
THE PROPOSED ELECTION 10 MAKE MARICOPA DRY
The Supervisors Will Probably Decide
 Upon the Date at the Next Meeting.

The board of supervisors have taken no action yet on the local option peti- tion. though it will probably do so at the next meeting The petitioners re- quested the calling of an election to be held on February II. explaining at the same time that it was desired that the election might take place on Satur- day in order that the school houses might be used as polling places.
 In making this request the petition CTS had evidently consulted a January calendar since the date mentioned does not fall on Saturday. though Jan uary II does.
 The supervisors. or at least some of the members of the board. would pre- fer to let the matter go over to the time for the holding of the municipal election in Phoenix. early in May. in order to avoid part of the expense of a special election. but those of the petitioners who have been seen insist on an earlier disposition of the matter. The supervisors will probably take ac- tion at the next meeting.
 There is already great interest in the outcome. It is generally conceded that q majority vote could be secured for the proposition within the proposed local option district and it is also ad- mittei that probably the necessary two-thirds vote could be secured in the district outside Of Phoenix. But the preponderance of oninion is that there will be a heavy opposition vote in the town
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10

mad been employed by Globe parties to defend the men. he said as far as he knew Globe citizens had no intimate interest in the case, only in a general way. other than because both of the prisoners had once been residents /of Globe.
 The foundation for the rumor was no doubt the fact that Sheriff Thomp- son was once interested in some min ing claims with Fondren who when in that city followed mining. pros pecting and owned some prospects. MT. Stoneman went to Florence in answer 10 a summons which came through another attorney from Fondren. The latter, when a citizen of Globe. knew him as an attorney very well.
 Attorney StOneman, it will be re- membered, was the representative or
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
ARIZONA CONSOLIDATE 0EVEL-
 OPMENT COMPANY
Notice of Annual Meetinu.

Notice of Annual Meeting.
 Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stock holders Of the Arizona Consolidated Development Co. will be held in Phoenix Arizona. on Monday, January goth. 1908. at ten o'clock a. m. at the office of the Chamberlain Lumber Co.. for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and transacting such other busi- ness as may properly come before the meeting. T. W. Chamberlain, Secre- tary.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10

The stockholders of the National Bank Of Arizona, at Phoenix, will meet at it's banking house on Tuesday, Jan uary 14th, 1908, at 3 p.n1., for the pur- pose Of electing board Of directors, and such other business as may prop erly come before the meeting.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
THE DEFENSE AWAITING FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Attorney Stoneman Pays Visit to Flor
 ence and Talks with Accused Men.

George J. Stoneman of Globe. attor- ney for Stewart and Fondren, the sIayers of A. J. Daggs and George Det- more. returned yesterday from a trip to Florence, and was at the Hotel Adams last night. Attorney Stoneman naturally was not in position to give out many interesting facts which are in his keeping, at the present time
 Relative to the general report that he
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
S. oeERFELDER. Cashier. DeceFnber .I. 1907.

Notice is hereby given that the reg ular annual meeting of the stoCxhold- CTS of the Phoenix National Bank will be held at their office in Phoenix. Arf- zona at three o'clock 2. m. on Tuesday January 14th, 1908 for the purpose of electing a board of directors and to transact such other business as may properly come before such meeting.
 F. E. BCRMISTER, Phoenix, AriZ Cashier. Dec. 18th. 1907.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10

Grim Cactus planH agrowing, All the desert OCT. Make the cactus candy
 Sold at DonOfrio's store.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-10
100000 TREES AND PLANTS AT WAGNER'S NURSERY.

Umbrella trees .....2kc each and up Ash trees ..........1c each and up Mulberry trees ......5c each and up Rose Bushes. s..........5c each and up Fruit trees .....20 each and up Ornamental Fan and Date Palms,
 ............... each and up , varieties Hedge Plants, 5c each up Grapes ...........5c sc each and up
 My fruit trees have been inspected by proper authority. It will pay you to come and see me at the nursery, F of a mile south of Eastlake Park. R. F. D., No. 1.
The Washington times., 1908-08-21
MONOGRAM AGAIN
THE LATEST FAD
1t Is the Fashion Now to
Have Ones Letters on
Every Belonging.

You are distinctly not "in it, these
days unless your belongings are marked.
Everything from wash cloth To gloves
and parasI must carry your initials.
One bride-to-be has her monogram
worked on her dish towels
often a special monogram is designed
by an artist friend and adapted 10
everything that is 10 be marked. It is
used In different sizes and is carried
out in hand embroidery, either in white
mercerized cottons or gilt thread. for
table and household linen, lingerie, par
asols. stockings, gloves. table covers,
and bureau scarfs.
The same monogram is used on writing
paper. is developed ia silver silt or sill
yer for leather travelling bags, purses,
and belts. and is even made up into
striking looking belt buckles in gold or
silver.
one young woman who has the money
10 crafty her whims has carried this
indivldualizlug so FAR that she has had
a set Of white china with gilt edge
marked with her monogram in raised
gill; and also has IL applied in gold 10
an entire service in glass.
These monographs are sometimes quite
/ elaborate affairs set in medallions, often
with the family crest at the top. Again
they are simple script letters loosely
run together. or perhaps three japanese
| letters set one below the other
woman who prefers severity OF out
| line could use the plain block letters for
| all her marking, simply varying the size
| from the tiny eight-of-an-inch letter
on handkerchicfs to those six or eight
| inches high in the center of a sofa
/ pillow.
These plain letters about an inch high
! are specially adapted 20 markiag travel
/ ing bags. They are set on the outside
| lust below the catch
| In embroidery the letters are usually
/ done I'm heavily padded satin stitch or,
| when the monogram is elaborate, the
satin stitch Is combined with seeding.
The Washington times., 1908-08-21
SHE SAVES $4,000
OF BURIED MONEY
Mrs. Brown, Government
Expert, Aids Man Who
Banked in Ground.

To the keen insight and clever manlp-
ulation OF a woman, o. D. Earl, OF
AIorrilltCu. Ala, IS indebted for the
redemption of 81 9o00 In decayed bills.
Mrs. A. H. Brown. the burnt money
expert of the redemption division of
The Treasury Department. has succeed
ed I'm fixing the identity Of the money,
and. Instead OF losing the greater part
oC his little fortune, Earl stands 10
get nearly all of it back.
Fearing the banks We're not q safe
place for his savings. Earl buried $40,
co in lS04. Recently he decided 10 dig
up his treasure. and was shocked 10
md that the bills had decayed so that
he could not even discern their numbers
Tie brought the money to the Treasury
Department and Mrs. Brown was set
Immediately to work
Mrs Brown is one of the hest known
burnt money experts iH the country
She has studied out the problems which
confront her in her work, until she
is able TO master almost any difficulty
Her steady eye has stood many tests
and Earl's money has not been the
easiest thing she has done.
Since the fragments or $1,000 were
brought to her. she has worked unCeas-
iuEly. and only I0no now remains to
be identified. Mrs. Brown thoroughly
enjoys the work and goes about il much
as a detective would pursue his course
i'm running down clue. She rarely
gives un. and 10 her peTsisteuCy Earl
owes the restoration of his little for
tune
The Washington times., 1908-08-21
TIME FOR REFLECTION
Nothing Any One Else Does Really
Matters-It Is What You Do
That viii Count.

If every one realized it, the end OF the
summer is the time for thinking things
over.
The first OF the summer every one IS
bothered about the change IN the
weather. moving away, going on vaca-
tl1us and settling all kinds OF domestic
and wage-earning troubles.
Then the late summer comes, when
every one is tired talking about the heat
and worrying about storms: when one
has settled the vacation problem and Is
as lazy as "a pig in the sun.
Time To Think.
The body rests. 1t is a time Of Thysi-
cal inertia. Neither conditions nor cir
cumstances arouse one TO physical eI-
fort. No one expects it.
But the brain works on, and is given
more time 20 think. because the Dody
makes few exactons.
1t is the time TO think things over To
set out the goods and take an inventory
Of the stock. To analyze the past and
TO adjust the future. .u7
What are YOU going 10 do about It all Z
IL takes time to answer lllttL lLS7'-Ji- lL
You are now at an oasis, WAeie ! uu ceili
gr0- 70 breathe and 20 make plans.
The battle begins anew in q rev snoIt
weeks You must go into II Win hgW
plans. new methods, new sIre4is' 'H'
stand Stil is TO go backward.
Adjust Troubles.
No life IS so easy-gOlng thar II can oe
lappv in not going forward. Ihe man
,r woman who is like that is q Vege-
table, rot a human animal Wi,h a SOUL
Z, conscience, and brain.
There are difficulties 10 adjust next
winter. There are folies ana, may .t!,5s lj5.,
las
= Int OF mistakes that YOU must noC
make aeain this year. II you 90 you arc
not worth your salt ,7 a.,
When Herbert Spencer was asked 70
- - motto for q school he gave this
one: .Tnstead OF being made make
W. Trife ifl-' that in your mind during this
thinking time. 1t is well worth living
Another great sage once said that sal
walton was from within. This is even
q greater truth and phrase
Up To You.
When YOU are thinking things over
lust now don't waste time wondering
~ favorable circumstances VIII come
,-o14r way. and whether or not you are
going 10 have a helping hand. This
fight is not up 10 anybody else. It is
Don't trv to work it all out In an hour.
let it drift and sift through your whole
brain and your moral nature
Don't Get Nervous.
Make up your mind slowly but surely
as 20 your character campaign next
winter.
Don't get nervous about # and don't
couhde it to other people. Let nature
DO its best, and if YOU are out OF reach
of the turmoil Of men and commerce
you win get a perspective that is in
valuable.
Now is the time Tor reflection. Work
out a plan in the lazy. dreamy days.
get close 10 the fundamental values and
see whether You are quite proud Of
YOU have done.
Make up your mind to do better. and
map out "a good plan as 20 how to do u.
The Washington times., 1908-08-21
FULLY EQUAL.

Aunt Mandy is an old colored woman
who for years has done washing for
several East Orange families. She has
had several matrimonial experiences
and when her last husband died one OF
her customers attempted 10 condOle with
her.
II was very sorry 10 hear or your
husbands death. Aunt Mandy" she
said
.'Ya'as. Ma am" said Aunt Mandy.
''IIe was a poW'Ml good man"
what did he lie OFF,
"Ah really don know, ma am
you don't know Gracious! Couldn
the doctor tell you2''
"Ah didn't hove 10 doCtah, ma'aTn, %
said Aunt Mandy. He jes done died a
match raj death
IL wasn't long hOwSser, before Aunt
Mandy had another husband
Il hear you are married again. re-
marked her patron one day.
''Ya'as. ma am Eiggled Aunt Mandy,
/ Ar was done married las Sunday"
'And is your new husband equal 20
the lasJ2'
..Yaas, indeedy. maam.' said Aunt
Mandy He's Jes as equal, If not
equalizer
The Washington times., 1908-08-21
Hetty Green, off for Her Vacation,
To Cut Expenses on Vermont Farm

Whether the pinch Of hard times caused
Mrs. Green to abandon such an expen-
sive plan could not be learned, but it is
known that her destination when she
left town yesterday was the old family
residence at Bellows Falls, Vt. Mrs
Green was attired in a plain lawn skirt.
which showed signs OF valiant service,
a black bonnet and a black cape.
Miss Sylvia went TO Bellows Falls two
weeks ago 10 get the old house in order
for her mothers coming. With Miss
Sylvia went the old servant who, since
.the abandonment Of the Green fat In
Hoboken, has been OF half pay She
viii get full pay during her term Of
service at Bellows Falls,
Mrs. Green win folluw the simple life
during her Vermont holiday. There win
be no automobile attached to the Bel
lows Falls home, not even a horse and
carriage, and the staff of servants viii
consist of the old woman taken to Yer
mont by Miss Sylvia