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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
The Xmas Cock Grower.


In the good old time there was an
English court official known as the
kings cock Grower 1t seems a strange
office. Why did the king require cock
Grower, and why could not the common
barn door variety serve his majesty's
purpose? The reason. as you shall see,
was that the barn door variety cannot
be depended upon for times and hours.
and he has never been persuaded to OBJ
serve Lent Now, this was pious Gus
tom and a religious duty. All through
Lent the kings cock Grower crowed
instead Of calling the hours Of the night
in the palace. He began on Ash
Wednesday. when he entered the hall
in which the kings supper was served,
and then crowed the hour in the pres
ence of the royal party. The meaning
of the custom is obvious. 1t was only
one of the many ways in which the
history Of the Christian religion was
brought home to the minds Of people
before the reading of the gospel in the
vernacular. The office was continued
down to the year 1822.-London Queen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
Going to School In Burma.


Shortly after the native college was
opened at Rangoon the head, the Rev.
DR.. Marks, says in the Church Family
Paper that the king Of Burma came to
him and asked if he would teach some
of his Sons. When he agreed the king
asked, "What ages do you like them
att"
"From twelve to fourteen"
The king turned to one Of his as
sistants and commanded:
''Bring all my sons between twelve
and fourteen to me-"
Nine princes came in.
Four came to school the next day,
each riding on an elephant and with
two golden umbrellas. Each also was
escorted by forty soldiers. Afterward
the whole nine came, so there were
nine princes, nine elephants, eighteen
golden umbrellas and $50 soldiers.
Unlike Mary's lamb DR.. Marks says,
the elephants stayed outside, but when
the princes came into the schoolroom
all the other boys threw themselves
fiat down with their faces to the
ground. 1t was forbidden for any one
to stand or sit In the presence Of
princes.
DR.. Marks found this state Of things
very inconvenient and put the matter
to the princes. They talked the situa-
ton over and made up their minds
what to do.
"You fellows may get up," one Of the
princes said "You need not be fright
ened."
had very little difficulty on the score of
etiquette"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
1.-THE Greatest Widower."

This is said to be the title of a genu-
inc essay evolved some years ago by
boy in a Welsh board school:
king Henry VIII. was the greatest
widower that ever lived He was born
at Ammo Domni in the year 1865. He
had $40 wives besides children. The
first was beheaded and executed. The
second was revoked. She never smiled
again. But she said the word Calais
would be found on her heart after her
death. The greatest man in this reign
was Lord Sir Carrot Wolsey. He was
sir named the Boy Bachelor. He was
born at the age of Is, unmarried.
Henry Will was succeeded on the
throne by his great grandmother, the
beautiful and accomplished Mary,
queen of Scots. sometimes known as
the Lady of the Laker'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
She Voted.

"What was the topic of debate in our
club today?' asked one member of the
feminine society.
''The topic Of debate" was the re-
Spouse. "Why-er-let me see-I can't
remember what the topic was. But
voted on either the positive or negative
side of the question. forget which"
washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
Growth of PITY.

No one formerly looked on with any
pity or even horror at punishments
which are now found too dreadful for
description. Men were broken on the
wheel, were burned at the stake, were
racked, were cut up alive. No one
seems to have felt any pity for their
agonies. Men were put into noisome
prisons, where, with. bad air and in
sufficient food, they died unnoticed
and unpitied. 1t is very different now
Human hearts are more tender.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
An Omission.

Magistrate What is the charge
against you this time? Boggs-They
cotched me a-stealing oranges. yer
worship. agistrate-Didn't tell you
when you were here before not to steal
anything more? Boggs-No, yer wor-
ship; you said not to steal any more
lemons, but yer didn't say word
about oranges.-London Graphic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
The Problem Solved.

Newed-My wife has habit Of TAX
ing money from my pockets when I'm
asleep. Oldwed-Mine used to do that,
too, but she doesn't any more. Newed
How do you prevent it? Oldwed-l
spend every cent 1 have before go
home.-Chicago News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
HELPING the BURGLAR Out.

"John," she whispered, there's a
burglar in the drawing room. He has
just knocked against the piano and hit
several keys at once"
"I'll go down." said he.
ooh, John. don't do anything RASH"
Crash! Why. I'm going to help
him. You don't suppose he can re-
move the piano from the house with
out Observation-Disclosures Throne.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
Wide Awake.

Fuddle-You know Stocks, don't you?
DOctor-Yes, indeed. He is now pa
tent Of mine Fuddle-Pretty wide
awake man, isn't he? Doctor should
say so. | am treating him for insom-
nia.-London Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
Quite the Contrary.

The Sympathetic Friend-It must be
very hard TO lose money at the races.
Smith Ia plungep-Hard! Hang 1t.
old chap. its the easiest thing in the
world! London Opinion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09
An Exception.

"Ah, kind FRIEND" said the minister,
''it is deeds, not words, that count"
"Oh, don't know" replied the WON
an. did you ever send telegram ?'--
Detroit Free Press
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09

Evcrybody's friend--Dr Thomas
Electric Oh. Cures toothache, ear
ache, sore throat. Heals cuts,
bruises, scalds. Stops pain.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-09

There is no use running To set out
in time is the main point.-La Fon-
taine.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
THE EVENING WORLD FRIDAY OCTOBER O. 1908

Judge Thomas In tho Nassau County
Supreme Court to-day counsel fur Mr.
Dresser informed tho court that There
were certain allegations tn their com-
r.lint which they could not prove at
his time Counsel FOR the defense TN n
moved that tho case he dismissed aud
'lls acton was taken.
Mr.. Dresser was suing to recoy "r
about s2,5No.oco as agent for the Mer-
camille Trust Company In the sale of
the bonds Of the Shirbulding Trust
Two other suits are still pending
against the Mercantile Company, one
for $4,000 brought by Nellie NJ. 1il-
dreth as administrator and William "
Wilson. These suits viii probably be
settled to-day.
ono of the terms VI the Dresser set
Element. 1t was understood, was that
nothing should be made public.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09

Mrs. Frederick W. We.skopf, OF No. go
linton street, the Bronx. we drove to
within a short distance of that min
listers place. and I sent in word that
wanted to see my wife. When she
came out asked her TO get in the
automobile. Then we drove to my
daughters house. where my wife was
fitted out with suitable clothing After
that / drove to my home here.
~ talked our domestic affairs over
with my wife last night and she seemed
entirely reconciled 10 remaining in
charge of my home. Why, only few
days ago. J. gave her nine lots In Jersey
City, each one worth $1,000. I have
given thousands OF dollars to her and
her daughter.
We'll. as I said, everything, seemed
know What happened, but / am sure
now my wife saw her daughter sig
how, she put on her shawl and said
she would go down to the store TO 10
some marketing When she reached the
ferry she was snatched UP by that
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
Suka & Gnntpa1ty
Broadway at Saith St.
We direct attention to the exceptional
distinction of models and fabrics
in our ready-for-service
Suits and Top Coats
For Men, at $3.50 to SIS
Broadway at Saith St.

Particularly interesting TO men OF moderate
means, these garments dstinctively
tailored and as carefully finished as those for
which we ask much more-and which differ
only in the more luxurious materials
To our craftsmen, however fabrics are fabrics
and the same care and skill are expended
upon all garments alike. These referred to
in this particular instance are worthy ex-
ampes OF quiet elegance and Gentty-be-
sides benG new in all that the Fall season
eXacts to colorings
In assortments of Suits the above prices
shown less than fifty distinct patterns in all the
models created by designers for this
The Topcoats include black Oxtords and the
newest striped effects In tan, gray smoke color
ings Many of these silk lined and faced
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
LEROY DRESSER
W|THDRAWS SUIT
FOR $2,5OO,0OO
Revelations That Threatened
the Defunct Ship-Building
Trust Withheld.
Cspecial TO Tho Evening worid.)

HEMPSTEAD, L. l., oct. s-The
bombshel which Daniel Leroy Dresser
threatened 10 explode in financial cir
cles by showing inside workings OF the
defunct Shipbullding Trust is withheld.
The alleged manipulatons of certain
prominent New Workers in this famous
deal will not be made public. The
matter after five years OF effort to
bring 1t before jury was settled out OF
court last night.
When the case was called before
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
What Miss Larch SAYS.
FATHER AND SON SHOT.

BOSTON. Oct 9.-Bartholomew ]
Donovan. Of No. $50 Yves; Fourth street.
South Boston, and his son. George ].
Donovan. who resides with his Parents
We're taken to the City Hospital to-day
suffeT!Hs from bullet wounds received
according to the young man when the
der Donovan attemp'ed to kill him
and then commit su eide. Young Don
ovan. the hospital physician stated
would probably recover but the father 5
condition was considered dangerous
Dung Donovan said that his father ha 4
been acting strangely OF late. .
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
historical OUTFIT and taken back 80 the

ministerial outf,t and taken back 90 the
Bronx.
This finishes the thing for me II l
shou tell YOU all | have done for
that woman and her dauEht you
would say that they are certainly lack
ing in gratitude. IT'S all nonsense
about my demanding that my wlfe's
daughter marry my son Gustav We
have never dreamed OF such thing.
What Miss Laroh Says.
When I say will drop the case now
mean also that I will drop the grand
larceny cases against the sons OF that
clergyman He, ] believe, IS some rpla-
tive of my wife's, | don't know just
what"
When Miss Larch stated her side OF
the family difficulties she said that all
the trouble was over her stepfathet's
rroposa sal that she marry her step
brother When she refused TO consent
TO such an arrangement Mr.. Reiss had
made II so unpleasant for her and her
mother that they were forced to leave
his house and take refuge in the clergy
mans home
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
Full Length Street Coats

of fine lustrous broadcloth Half-ftted
collarless effect trimmed with braid
lined throughout with guaranteed satin.
A very special value at
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
HAMS OBJECTION TO
GRAD JURY OVERRULED
Justice Garre,Son Decides That
Body Is Competent to Pass
on the Case.

supreme Court Justice Garretson de-
clded to-day In the Supreme Court OF
queens at Flushing that the Grand
Jury investigation of the cases against
lie Hains brothers would be allowed to
20 on, despite the protest of John T.
Mcintyre that the body was prejudiced
against his clients, and particularly
naming william VI, Williams jr., the
foreman as former friend of Mrs
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
ESPECIAL" FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER Il
Broadcloth Street Coats
Saturday, October 10th

SO and 40 inches Ions Finely tailored,
lap stitched seams. Lined throughout
with guaranteed satin, all sizes.
A very special value at
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
Suits for Young Men
At SIS to $40

In these garments we have succeeded in produo-
inG the distinctly youthful dash and swing that
younS men expect, but notceably tree from the OBJ
jec1ionabe and conspicuous features that are SO
often exhibited in clothes intended for younger men
Our assortments include all the new color
nss-among them, smokc-greens and tans
in pencil and zebra" stripes, as we'll
as blues, in unfinished worsteds or serses
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-09
MORE CHOLERA IN MANILA

WASHINGTON, oct. 9.-At Manila
for the twenty-tour hours ended a, \
o clock to-day there were thirteen cases
of cholera reported During To-day
seven cases have been reported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08
Her Wonderful Neighbors.

When the Lawtens had lived in vii
low Park about a month they we're in.
vifea to . Succession Of little dinners at
the houses OF their new neighhors Mr.
Lawton was on dyspeptic's diet and
Mrs. Lawton was endeavoring to reduce
her weight Il suppose We viii have
t. eat all sorts Of Things we don't wish
or else seem rude said Mrs. Lawton
mournfuIly, AZ they set out for The first
dinner
To their growing surprise, the bills Of
fare placed before them at each dinner,
although not remarkablely varied, were
all composed Of such dishes as they
both could enjoy
II don't see how you all hit on Just
the right things, when Mr. Lawton and
! really are such difficult guests said
Mrs. Lawton, in burst of confidence
one afternoon wnen the neighbors were
taking tea with her
The ladies looked at each other, and
then one Of them spoke.
You know Mary sloan, who comes
to wash for you Tuesday MORNINGS"
she said. well. l have her Mondays,
and Mrs Green has her Wednesdays, and
she irons for Mrs. Porter Thursdays and
scrubs for Miss Homer Frioays, 70 you
see"
Her voice trailed of into silence, but
Mrs. Lawton no longer wondered; sne
"saw.'-Youth's Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08
Home Made Mixture Which
Anyone Can Prepare
THE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS
Relieves Blood Disorders BY Restoring
Proper Action Of The Kidneys
Cures Rheumatism of Many
Years Standing Readily.

All medical authorities are agreed
that the blood is the great source Of
disease or Of health in the human sys-
tenn Ii the blood Is pure, the indi-
vidual Is strong and healthy, If the blood
il impure or diseased then there in sick
ness or decay in the whole system
Rheumatism is strictly blood dis
ease. II ~ caused by excessive uric acid
sores, piinples, etc, mean bad blood
Catarrhal affections must be treated
through the blood to get permanent re-
suits, To get well, TO feel strong, hearty
and vigorous one must have clean blood
and lots of it. You can't clean the blood
thoroughly unless the kidneys are made
active, Bad blood means clogged, in
active kidneys and liver which causes,
too, such symptoms as hackache, ner-
Nousness, bladder and urinary difficult
ties and other sympathetic troubles
Here is a simple home remedy and
the recipe for making it up is a. fol-
lows
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one half
ounce; Compound kargon. one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, throe
ounces. Shake we'll in bottle and take
in teaspoonful doses after each meal
and again at bedtime The ingredients
can be obtained at any good prescrip.
ton pharmacy at small cost
Here the readers of this paper nave
a simple yet powerful and effective
remedy for all forms Of blood, kidney
and bladder diseases which should re
lieye rheumatism and catarrhal affec-
tions and replace that weak, worn-out
indifferent feeling with strength, ligor
and health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08
Ens u 1oasa Names

House owners are sometimes rather
unfortunate in their selection OF names
for their abodes, and in suburbia house
naming IS occasionally rather ludicrous
Thus "The Naples has never ma
pie near. "The Rosary only exists in
imagination. ~sunnyside" is the most
depressing villa residence. and houses
named after the English lakes no more
suggest the lake district than Fleet
street suggests the Bots de Boulogne.
The Anglo-saxon word ''hyrst," sig
nifying a forest or wood, has become
hurst in house naming, and wood
and "holt' have the same meaning.
All house names ending with these ter.
limitations are pretty and not unsafe to
choose.
It is curious to note that in Hastings
and st. Leonards quite a number Of
houses have typically Saxon names,
perhaps to commemorate the great
Saxon tragedy OF which the name
Hastings is reminiscent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08
DIsRoBEs, ROLLS IN
DEEP SNOW BATH.
Man Walks Barefoot Through Drifts,
Says 1t Has Given Him
Health.

New York, Feb. S.--When the theatres
in Fulton street, Brooklyn, were turn
ing out their audiences after the per-
Torrance, theafre-goers saw barehesd-
ed and barefooted man ploughing along
through the snowdrifts.
Without looking to right or left, the
man, who carried small satchel, kept
on at pace that made small boys run
to keep abreast Of him.
Guess he's one OF four health freaks,
young woman said, as she drew her
furs tighter about her.
The barefooted man stopped along
enough to say he was Louis 0ehlecker,
Of 1873 Lafayette avenue, and that he
did not see why people should not let
him take Constitutional as he saw
fit. Earlier in the evening 0ehlecker
had walked, minus shoes, stockings and
hat, and clad only in a light suit Of
clothing, from his home TO the public
bath at 40 Dufiield street.
There he startled Martin Fannon, SUI
peFintendent Of the building, announcing
he intended TO take a SNOW bath.
Its no joke" Oehlecker said. You
just get nice heap Of snow and ! will
show you how to take SNOW bath"
Fannon took his visitor up to the
roof, and while he gathered up big
pile Of snow Oehlecker disrobed. When
his bath was prepared Oehlecker rolled
about in 1t for five minutes with as
much enjoyment as the average citizen
would were It tub filled with warm
water.
4 have been doing this every time il
SHOWS for the last seven years Och
lecker said. Il was weak and i'll. but
this has made me as hard as nut.
After rubbing down until his skin
was aglow: Oehlecker redressed and then
walked back 10 his home HUI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08
Move TO Give Him the
Illinois Delegation
HITCHCOCK IS OUT
To Work for Secretary Taft--Grand
field viii Succeed Him as First
Assistant Postmaster
General.

Chicago, Feb. s.--Governor John A.
johnson OF Minnesota will issue for.
NAL statement Monday or Tuesday, in
which he will declare his views on Ia.
tioaal questions, and they will be 81
such a nature as to make him an avail
able candidate for the Democratic presi-
Dental nomination. Direct information
to this effect reached Chicago YESTERDAY
in a letter from a personal friend Of Gov
ernor Johnson, and who is also a member
of the Minnesota state administration.
Plans have been made for the eonsolida
tion Of all party interests in Illinois o.
Governor johnson and the selection 81
fifty-four delegates from the state to
the Denver convention who will be IN
instructed for the pfesideAicy One d
ltilhg paragraphs ofnuBd letter from ".
Paul readsFas follows 3aol9i tsxf
Such pressure has been brought to
bear upon Governor johnson from repre-.
sentative Democrats in nearly every
state In the union that he has deter
mined TO make clear his personal views
VII iA<AttoHdA tdpftr, hphtn u etdNtlltht
viii come from Governor johnson early
next week. The statement will be Der
feetly clear in its terms and make his
nomination BY the national convention
entirely possible and acceptable 10 him,
ii his fellow Democrats see fit to choose
him as their leader"
The understanding among some Of the
Illinois politicians Is that a johnson
movement will be launched in major
ity Of the states Roger c. Sullivan,
national committeeman, declares thai
he il not party to a movement to
make Governor johnson the nominee
And that so far as he Is concerned hs
win LEI bryan alone as ing as Bryan
Keeps his hands oft Illinois g
It II Significantly ramarlsesiq however,
that Judge Thompson of Jacksmtvilla
has called meeting Of Bryan clubs in
Springfield Feb. 21 1t is understood IN
Chicago that this Is AN anti-sulliyan
demonstration. Such a situation i'm
mediately releases Mr. Sullivan from
any obligations to Bryan. as Sullivan
win control at least tweu
ty-two 81 the twenty five congressional
districts when national delegates are
chosen. There il substantial ground for
the belief that the Illinois delegates are
likely to be uninstructed but would faT'
or johnson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08
TOO BIG FOR STREET CAR,
Large Hat Made Trouble for Others Be-
sides the Conductor

stNSS TIC NOuluSNo1s
81 wish you would stop hitting my
HATH snapped the girl in lie end seat
Of the open car 70 the conductor
Il can't help it, miss replied The
conductor Your hat is in che way.
1t j. interfering with my work, that's
what. Every time | have to walk past
YOU on this footboard to collect fare
your hat spreads out like an umbrella
and have to run against it,
Well, ii you do II again ! will take
your number and report You at the
offiee1 said the girl, wrathfully.
~All right answered the wrathfui
conductor; report rs soon as YOU please.
You women amt ge no business 10
ride in ears with umbrellas on your
heads"
AZ this point little woman sitting
next the girl with the exaggerated head
gear Joined IN the discussion.
u must enter my protest against your
hat said she, quietly, and request you
to keep it oil the top Of my hat. 1t is
crushing my feather, quite agree
with tie conductor that women with
hats two yards aud half in circum
ference have no business on street cars"
And the girl said nothing. York
Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08

More than men, says DR.. McConb, and
one reason Is that their nervous organiza-
lions are more delicate. True, and Hoods
earsaparllla is just the nerye-huilder, APP
petlte-givcr, and piood-puri1er they need.
indigestion 3 Years--"I was troubled
with Indigestion for three years, ! read q
hoods esrsapariila and tried it. After tax
inc 4 number Of bottles / was completely
cured Mrs. j. n HALEY. DeSoto. Mo.
Nervous, In Pain, No Appetite
HAD poor health for years, pain 10 shoulders,
back and hips. with constant headache. ner-
voueness and no appetite. Took Hoods Sar-
sapar5lla. gained strength and can work hard
nll day, eat heartily and sleep well" MRS II.
CrrBEIs, Moose Lake, MINI.
Rt1eumatVen1-- Il had rheumatism in one
Of my ankles. but Hoods Sarsaparilla soon
gave me permanent relief ! recommend
Hoods Sarsaparilla-" MRS. ANN HUTCHINSON,
Lafayette. Col
Hoods Sarsapariila is sold everywhere.
In the usual liquid, or in tablet form called
saFsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre-
pared only by @. /. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-08
VISITORS NOT
DANGEROUS,
Spaulding Had Lead All
Thought the Contest
WITH STOWE HIGH SCHOOL
Local High School Took Last Nights
Game in the Church Street Gym
nasium by the Score of
rs to z.
WITH STOWE HIGH SCHOOL

In a fast game in the Church street
gymnasium last evening, the Spaulding
high school five defeated the Stowe high
school team by score OF rs to I. In
the first period Stowe made only two
points on free throws, while Spauldiug
made four baskets from the floor and
one from the foul line. A. Ayerill shot
two baskets from the floor and one
foul in the second period, while Harris
made one basket from the floor and one
foul. The last period Stowe made one
basket by Brown, and Spaulding shot
four baskets and one foul.
A. AveIill and Grigg did good work
for the locals in shooting baskets, max
ing all but four OF the rs points Stowe
was weak in team work and ia shooting
for baskets.
A second game was played between
the Spaulding seconds and team made
up from Spaulding alumni, the seconds
winning by a score OF ~ to 49,
The sunnfaryi