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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
WHATS MINE IS THINE"


The simple statement of Newfound-
land report that the st. Pierre fishing
fleet lost one hundred and twenty-three
men during the season recently closed
makes little impression on the casual
reader. Behind the words, however, is
deep tragedy. There is much pathos
in the lives of those northern fisher
men as we'll as in their deaths. They
are a Woodworking class, used to all
sorts of dangers, and experiencing little
of the common comforts Of existence
Mr.. Wilson in The Tenth Island"
gives an instance Of generosity which
might we'll shame the boosted hospitali-
ty of wealthy civilization.
The Newfoundland fisherman is the
personifcation of hospitality. He is a
great, warm-hearted fellow, whose bed
and board and good offices are at your
disposal. In hut, cabin or cottage ev-
erything you see belongs to you for the
time being, but be careful not to eX-
press a wish for it.
A Yankee comedian once came to
son. He was much struck by the eX
traordinary and picturesquely patched
trousers that his host wore.
Il shall have a pair like Them" he
said, loosely, and jotted down notes
as to their appearance.
When the actor and his friend took
their leave, their hostess, in her lords
absence, pressed a parcel on them,
which they accepted, thinking it was
fish.
Look here" said one Of them, when
out of sight of the house, 1--WE don't
want this fish,
I'VE couldn't very well decline it,"
remarked the actor. tits the custom
here l believe. l vote we give it to
the first man we meet. BY the way,
suppose it is fish,
The parcel was opened, and found to
contain the trousers Of the host. The
two strangers ran back, and surprised
the fisherman mending nets in his
wife's skirts. 1t was chilly day and
he had worn those precious trousers
for seventeen years, yet he was much
hurt because they were not accepted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
CAUSES OF MINE DISASTERS.
Coal Expert Says Regulations Are
Much More Strict I'm England.

Coal Expert Says Regulations Are
Much More Strict in England.
while it may be true that the per-
centage OF accidents and explosions in
the coal mines of the United States
is greater than in some other countries
England, for example-it must be
remembered that the causes contribut-
ing to the accidents, which are beyond
the control of the operators, are more
numerous" said Neil Robinson, a coal
expert of Charleston, w. Va, to a
Washington Post reporter.
Goal mining in England is conduct
ed under much more rigid discipline
than in this country, the laws provid-
ing severe penalties of Imprisonment
for negligence on the part Of the min
ers themselves. The mines are Oper-
ated with almost military discipline
and are policed by government employ
es Here in this country every possible
precaution is taken by the coal opera
tors to safeguard the lives of the min
erS
cit is not fair or reasonable to
charge to the mine operators the eX
plosions that have taken place in this
country. There are so many causes
that may lead to serious accidents in
a mine that it is almost impossible to
determine with any degree of accuracy
the direct cause Of an explosion. A pipe
or a cigar or the lamp carried by
miner may prematurely ignite charge
of powder. A miner oftentimes disre-
CARDS the ordinary laws Of safety in
charging a block Of coal, in direct vio-
lation Of custom and the rules Of his
foreman, with the result that an ex-
plosion follows and q serious catastro'
phe results.
'The operators are just as anxious
to minimize the loss Of life in the
mines as the miners or the public, and
they are in favor of any legislation
that will have in view such protection.
It is to discuss this question in all its
phases that the coal operators have
been called to meet here in Washing
ton. Surely among SO many men Of eX-
perience in mining operations some
will have valuable information and
suggestions to offer"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Enfant Terrible Again.

There was company to dinner at Mel
lies house in South Broad street, and
the diners were enjoying the first
course, which consisted of oyster soup.
Nellie made away with hers for some
time in silence, until she had nearly
cleaned the plate, when she suddenly
paused, and, looking at her mother
across the table, said in a stage whisper:
Mamma, what you fink? Dere's a
hair in the soupv'
Hush, Nellie" said mamma, frown-
ing. Its nothing but a crack in the
plate"
Nellie moved the bowl Of her spoon
back and forth over the supposed crack,
and then exclaimed triumphantly:
kin a crack move?'-St. Louis Re
publican.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

There Is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to
gether, and until the last few years was sup
posed to be incurabe. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
enc hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
An Arm of Steel.

In making excavations in the choir
of an ancient church in Alsace recently
the tomb of a certain knight, who was
Bailiff of Balbroun about 1860, was
opened. There lay his skeleton, in good
preservation, but the left arm appeared
untouched by time-merely rusty. 1t
was found to be an arm of steel, won
derfully contrived, with perfectly
formed hand, the whole full OF springs,
rendering the artificial member almost
as flexible as q natural arm and hand.
The fingers are worked by springs moved
by a knob set in the palm of the hand.
The thumb has a spring of it's own.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
How Her Life Was Saved When Bit
ten by "A Large Snake.

How few people there are who are
not afraid of snakes. Not long ago
a harmless little garter snake fell on
the wheel of an automobile which was
being driven by a woman. The woman
promptly tainted and the car, left to
it's own resources, ran into a stone
wall and caused a serious accident
The bite of a poisonous snake needs
prompt attention. Mrs. X. NJ. Fishel,
Route No /, Box 40, Dillsburg, Pa.
tells how she saved her life when bit
ten by a large snake.
"On August %, 1906, l was bitten
on the hand twice by a large copper
head snake. Being a distance from
any medical aid, as a last resort l
used Sloan's Liniment, and to my as
tonishment found it killed all pain
and was the means of saving my life.
I am the mother of four children and
am never without your Liniment."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Pennsylvania Teachers Record.

John NJ Wolf, who began teaching IL
the public schools Of Adams and York
counties at the age of 10 and is now
IS, has been absent from school on ac
count Of sickness but four and halt
days in his service of sixty years. He
says that besides teaching fifty-six com
mon school terms he has taught twenty
seven local normal school terms of twelve
weeks each, making in all eighty-three
terms He also claims that he has dur
ing his school work prepared more young
ladies and young men for teachers than
any man in southern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Record
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
LYDIA E. -PINKHAM

No other medicine has been so
successful in relieving the suffering
of women or received SO many gen.
uine testimonials as has Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
In every community you will find
women who have been restored to
health by Lydia e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound. Almost every
one you meet has either been bene-
flied by it, or has friends who have.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, any nanydaymay
see the files containing over one mil
lion one hundred thousand letters
from women seeking health, and
here are the letters in which they
openly state over their own sigma
lures that they were cured by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Lydia E. Pmkham's Vegetable
Compound has saved many women
from surgical operations.
Lydia E. Pmkham's Vegetable
Compound is made from roots and
herbs, without drugs, and is whole
some and harmless.
The reason why Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is so
successful is because it contains in
gradients which act directly upon
the feminine organism, restoring it
to healthy normal condition.
Women who are suffering from
those distressing ills peculiar to their
sex should not lose sight of these
facts or doubt the ability of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
to restore their health.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Every woman in this vicinity will be glad
to know that local grocers now have in
stock "OUR-PIE,' a preparation in three
varieties for making Lemon, Chocolate and
Custard pies. Each 1O-cent package makes
two pies. Be sure and order to-day. Put
up by D-Zerta Food Co., Rochester, N. Y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Slavery to Facts.

Truth may be stranger than fiction,
but it is seldom so interesting. Strict
adherence, outside witness-box, to ac-
tual and literal facts sometimes consti-
tutes form of slavery; it certainly con-
verts the otherwise agreeable person into
a bore,-Oueen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

The cows udder is kept in a clean,
healthy and smooth condition by wash
ing it with Borax and water, table
spoonful of Borax to two quarts of
water. This. prevents roughness and
soreness or cracked teats which make
milking time a dread to the cow and a
worry to the mixer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Animal Post Cards.

A set of eight attractive post cards, in
five colors. showing wild animals in the
Washington park ZOO, in the city of Mil
waukee. will be mailed you on the re-
ceipt of II cents (coin or stamps). In
teresting to grown people and children.
Address The Evening Wisconsin Com
pany, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

one remedy after another, | was not
helped until 1 used Doan's Kidney Pills
and 1 was so bad then that the first
box made only a slight change. To-
day, however, am well man, at 81,
and l owe my life and health to the
use of Doans Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Not for Murphy.

Mr.. MurpEy-Oi want to buy a pair
of gloves.
Clerk-Here's something l believe
will just suit you. It's a suede glove.
Mr.. Murphy-Niver, begorra. OF want
Irish gloves. Swade gloves, indade! !
Kansas City Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

weeks search, have given up the attempt
to discover printers and circulators of a
circular distributed on the east side, call
ing upon workingmen to procure arms
and not only help themselves to whatever
they need or want, but to kill 1.-THE Wall
street parasites"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
No Uncertainty.

Briggs-I hear you've been speculat-
ing in Wall street.
riggs-There was no specializing
about it, 1t was a dead sure thing
from the start.-Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

ShOC through my DdcK
and after that l was
in constant misery
from kidney trouble.
One spell kept me in
bed six weeks. My
arms and legs were
stiff and l was help
less as a child. The
urine was disordered
and though I used
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE

Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
n. Y, for a FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes.
1t cures tired, sweating hot, swollen ach-
Ing feet 1t makes new or tight shoes easy.
A certain cure for Corns and Bunions. All
Druggists and Shoe Stores sell it. 25c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

The railway between Tientsin and
Chinklang is to be built without delay.
This road will be 600 miles in length,
and for the greater part Of the course
will parallel the Grand canal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

You ought to be satisfied with nothing
less than Natures laxative, Garfield Tea
Made of Herbs, it overcomes constipa-
ton, and brings Good Health.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Nearly four times as many Storage
passengers were carried on east-bound
steamers during January from North At
lantic ports as Travelled to this country
in the steerage during the same period,
the figures being 15,432 arrivals and 3d.,
767 departures.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

A new religious center in the bust
ness district of Chicago was inaugural
ed Sunday night at the first meeting of
the Chicago Sunday Evening club i'll
Orchestra hall.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

DR. Jacob III. Hollander, the noted
economist of Baltimore, is advocating 9
public utilities commission as the only
logical solution of the municipal owner
ship question.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

On the eastern coast of Africa there
is body of cavalry mounted on oxen.
The beasts are lean creatures and move
with surprising agility.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

The fossil remains of a Plesiosa
Urus have been unearthed at Talcahu-
ano bay, Chile. The body of this ma
rine reptile of bygone age was 40
feet long.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

"A French commission which investi-
gated American mine disasters reported
to it's government that safeguards are
less effective in the United States than
in France,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

"A greyhound sold by Michael Ryan
in Oakland, CAL, to a man in western
Montana in December found its way
back home more than 1900 miles dis
tant
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

WE PAY HIGH PRICES FOR FURs
and hides, or tan them for robes, rugs or
coats. N.W.Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP fo
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces in
fammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. 2
cents q bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

PILES CURED IN 6 TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protrud-
Ing Piles In 6 to IA days money refunded.
6tlc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

The American Congo company plans
| to use automobiles to transport rubber
| from Congo forests.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Two thousand cases of grip were re-
ported in Berlin last week
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

1t was $50 years ago that the So
ciety of Friends founded it's church il
Lynn, Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Culture of a new fruit, the lignOn
berry, is to be introduced into this
country from it's Swedish home. 1t re-
sembles the American cranberry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

The French government will build
a college for women at St. Germaine-
en-Laye.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Only 3 per cent. of the worlds pop
ulation gains a living directly from the
sea.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Hides and Furs Tanned for Robes,
Coats or Rugs. Send for price list to
TAUBERT TANNERY, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

The average amount of sickness in
human life is nine days out of one year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
wu.r CAUSES HEADACHE.

From October to May, Colds are the most fire.
cuent cause of Headache LAXATIVE BROMO
OUININEremoves cause. E. w Grove on box 25c
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
A WELL MAN AT 81.

The Interesting Experience of an
Old Settler of Virginia.
Daniel S. Queen, Burrell Street, Sa-
lem, Va, says: Years ago while
lifting a heavy weight, a sudden pain
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Only One '.BRoMO QUININE"

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for the signature of Z. w GROVE Used the
World over to Cure a Cold in One day. 25c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Dye Successfully $$.$ :: $$ @ @ $ :t ;
PA
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Revised Homestead Regulations

by which entry may be made by proxy(on certain
conditions), by the father mother, son, daughter.
brother or sister of intending homesteader.
Entry fee in each case Is 5000. For pamphlet.
Last Best West particulars as to rates routess
best time to go and where to locate. apply to
w. D. Scott, Superintendent of immigration,
Ottawa, Canada, or T. 0. Currie. Room II, B.
Callahan Block, Milwaukee, Wis.,, Authorized
Government Agents.
Please say where you this advertisement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-13
HINTS FOR FARMERS
Cause of Poor Milk.

The Swiss have come about Gs near
ly reducing the dairy business to a sci
ence as any people on earth. 1t is said
that they are very particular to pre-
serve their milk so that ii is kept from
objectionable odors and fiavors. DIR
Gerber, well known Swiss scientist
and chemist, has issued the following
list of causes OF poor milk for the In
format ton OF his countrymen. The list
Is certainly very interesting to every
dairyman In this country:
Poor, decayed fodder or irrational
methods of feeding
Poor and dirty water used as drink
ing water or for washing the utensils.
Foul air In COW stables or the cows
lying In their owl dung.
Lack of cleanliness In milking or ma
nure particles s1hering 10 the udder.
Keeping the milk long in too warm
poorly ventilated places.
Neglecting to cool the milk rapidly
directly after milking.
Lack of cleanliness In caring for the
milk, from which the greatest number
Of milk taints arise
Cows diseased in any way, especial
ly with udder diseases.
Cows In heat,
Mixing fresh and old milk Ia the
same can.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-13
srArK Is NrLLrsc TO HELP.

The state of Wisconsin il greatly in
terested in the building Of roads and
bridges and is willing to lend assist
ance in the work. The state geological
survey will, on request from the proper
officials, send an engineer to inspect
the bridge site and determine on the
span and character Of bridge anu foun-
dations. From this information plans
and specifications will be prepared for
a bridge of the proper strength, and
an estimate of the proper cost furnish
ed. After this the bridge can be adj
vertised and let with the assurance that
a good bridge will be erected at mod
crate cost. Plans furnished by bridge
Companies will be checked on request
when there is not sufficient time to use
the method outlined above. All of this
assistance is absolutely free to towns
and villages and there seems to be no
valid reason why bridge officials should
not avail themselves of it,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-13
Winter Flowing.

Because OF the fact that the teams
are In good condition, and for the fur
Their reason that they are apt to be idle
at this season unless thus engaged, 1t
is a good plan TO plow the corn ground
soon provided 1t is land that will not
run together. know there are objec-
lions to early plowlng-some plant food
viii he leached out, some may be car
ried away by the winds-but, taking
all things Into consideration, think
the preponderance of evidence is IN
favor of early blowing on many soils.
There will be fewer worms, the soil
will hold moisture better by being
more thoroughly pulverlzed and the
corn win start better. both on account
Of the moisture aud the fact that the
freezing and thawing during the win
ter have made available SO much plant
food II the land is steep early plow-
ing will make 1t wash worse and con
sequently should not be practiced.-
W. d. Zinn In National Stockman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-13
tn. cnlt,s First Wintsr.

The first winter Is the important
time III colts life. II neglected then
by want of feed, exposure or too close
confinement, the loss can never be re-
gained The aim should be TO keep
the colt In good, growing condition
from liberal feeding and plenty Of ex
erclse Three quarts OF crushed oats
per day, feed OF boiled barley mixed
when hot with bran four times g
week and all the good hay 1t Will eat
and, unless very stormy. II should
have at least three hours exercise ev
cry day in yard or paddock. TIE
surest way to ruin a colt is tG keep
It In close box or stall all winter
Exercise is all important, as It grows
bone and hardens the muscle.-Dun
can Anderson Before Canadian Inst
mte.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-13
IFrom the La Farrs Enterprisa. J

DR.. Esch went to La Crosse with
Mrs. Jas. Potter, who went there to
undergo an operation at one of the
hospitals.
Mr.. Wiggington of the Kickapoo Val
ley creamery company reports quite an
increase in amount Of cream received.
Mike Harris is employed on the Viro-
qua telephone exchange. The com
pany is making lot of improvements
on the city exchange.
J. w. Paul has a curiosity in the
poultry specie. One of his setting hens
Matched out four legged chicken.
One pair are normal while second pair
of nearly normal legs are just in front
Of the normal pair. Mr.. Panl has not
decided yet whether he will make a
PAGER or trotter out of the freak.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-13

Odd Fellows Of De Soto lodge are
anticipating the proper observance OF
the anniversary of the institution of
local lodge in this village, which falls
on July IA.
Last Saturday De Soto ball team
went to Lansing to play their initial
game with the lads of that village, and
after a hard fought battle of fourteen
innings De Soto won by score of 3
to q
K. NJ McAuley has assumed pro-
prietorship of the De Soto meat market,
buying the business from Messrs. Owen
G. Son, who have operated the shop for
the past year. Owen & Son become
proprietors of De Soto Livery, pur-
chasing the same from |. w. MOrelli.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-13

Mrs. w. Gjerdrum starts on her
journey home to Norway on May 9.
She goes directly from Valley City,
North Dakota. to Quebec, and from
there to Liverpool.
John A. Moen. proprietor of Plea
SAINT Hill dairy, has bought out N. N.
Skundberg's milk business. He began
deliveries May !. Mr.. Moen will no
doubt be kept busy.
o. E. Melgard writes from Lorain,
North Dakota, that everything in that
part of the world is o. X, and that the
people expect a good crop this year,
as there is plenty of rain and snow.
T. C. Overhaugen was brought be-
fore Justice Grimsrud Monday, charged
with dynamiting fish. He plead not
guilty Emil Norbo was taken Tues
day on the same charge. Game Warden
Kolb of Hillsboro took the gentlemen
to Sparta Tuesday and intends to prose
cute.