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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
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NJ. Lacroix, member Of the French
Academy Of Sciences, read paper be-
fore that learned society on the manu-
facture of sapphires. He has discov-
cred practically the composition of the
precious stone, and has succeeded In
obtaining some specimens which almost
resemble the real stone. 1t can not be
said that NJ. Lacroix has yet discov-
cred the exact process, for those which
he has obtained would not impose upon
a skilled lapidary who subjected them
to a severe test.
The climbing perch (Anabas Scan
dens), of which six examples have re-
Gently been received at the London
Geological Gardens, is an interesting
case Of fish which is able to spend a
considerable time out of its native ele-
ment. The climbing perch is able to
make some progress on land by the
movement of it's pectoral and ventral
fms. 1t is even able to climb trees, and
has been found in palm tree several
feet from the ground. 1t is difficult to
get it to display these peculiarities in
confinement.
The little black people of Africa. so
dramatically described by Stanley, are
not the only pygmies produced by that
wonderful continent. In Liberia and
Sierra Leone are found pygmy hippo
potamus, some specimens Of which have
recently been Gent to England. These
animals are described as being more
like pigs in their habits than like their
gigantic relatives. A good mud-hole is
quite sufficient for them. They seem to
prefer solitude in their native haunts,
going about singly, and when two are
seen in company they almost invariably
consist of mother and her calf.
President Schurman of Cornell Uni
versity calls attention to the need Of
the development of type Of engineer
specially skilled in everything relating
to hydraulics Water, he remarks, is
destined from now on to play q great
part in the economic development Of the
United States. It is hereafter to be
used On a vast scale for power and for
as We'll do lOl lSdSAOh.
The maximum benefit to be got from
the use Of water will be sought In the
East from navigation and power, and
In the West from irrigation and power.
One Of the unexplained phenomena
Of what Prof. T. G. Bonney calls the
worlds ice MANTLE" is the alternate
advance and retreat of the glaciers. AT
present, says Prof. Bonney, only in
Scandinavia, and perhaps at Mount st.
Elias, are the glaciers beginning to adj
vance in notable numbers. In the Alps
a general retreat of the glaciers began
about 1861. At first it was rapid, but
the rate afterward slackened. Toward
the end Of the nineteenth century gla
cier here and there slightly retraced it's
steps, but the majority are still either
slowly shrinking or stationary.
The remarkable fact that the earliest
known ancestor, or primitive type, of
the modern whale bore heavy armor on
its back, in the form of strong, bony
plates has recently been set forth by
the German paleontologist, DR.. Abel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
An Eve 10 Business.

$50 you've lived in Joplin and .Hann-
bal and three other towns" said Simp-
just moved into the house across the.
back alley.
Yes" drawled the Missouri boy. "and
pa says We'll keep right on movin' till
we find a place where ma can git wash
IN 'nough to support us."-New York
Herald
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
Steiner Measures Necessary.

Really" said Nervey, II want you
to be my wife. Come, now, don't say
No."
''Mr. Nervey.'' replied the heiress, 81
wouldn't think of saying No to you
"Ah!''
1T wouldn't have any effect on you,
SO 1 think the best thing can do is
to yell for the police. The Catholic
Standard and Times.
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lasting cure, not
merely a temporary
benefit. Profit by
the example of
Rev. J. M. Sufheld,
Of 2179 s. Sth ST.,
Lincoln, Nebr., who
confirms q report
of his cure after
several years. Il
told In a state
ment made for pub
LEGATION in 1900 how
Doan's Kidney Pills
had relieved me
after other RENE
dies had failed, !"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
Hard to Please.

SCI told one of her friends that she
looked young for her age and she got
angry"
Couldn't you fix it up?"
81 tried to; told another of her
friends that she is not as old as she
looks, and now she doesn't even speak
to me.-Houston Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

The visit of the Queen of England to
Berlin is worthy of note. This is the
first time that Alexandra, princess of
Denmark, has set foot in the capital of
the country whose lords of war despoiled
her native land.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

said Rev. Suf1ie Il have no hesita-
ton in confirming that statement now.
1 have used Doan's Kidney Pills at
various times and they have never
failed me-"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

The decision of the House committe
on public lands in favor of a bill to
create national park in Montana that
will embrace no less than sixty glaciers
cannot be construed as a covert attempt
to get the government into the ice busi-
ness.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11


this country have varied
in design Their use was
EHSS%SNT sanctioned by an act of
s@HH Congress March 8, 1S47.
A. tentative issue had
been issued at the postoffice Of New
York and in st. Louis two years before,
in 1915, and in Rhode Island in 1886
The first stamps issued were for and
10 cents and bore the portraits OF
Franklin and washington. At various
times a complete series varying in
price from 1 to 80 cents was issued.
The portraits used on the stamps were
those Of Franklin, 1 cent; Jackson,
2-cent; Washington, 3-cent; Lincoln.
6-cent; Jefferson, 10-cent; Clay, 12-cent;
Webster, 15-cent; Scott, 24-cent; Ham
ilton, 30-cent; Perry, 9O-cent, and STAN
ton, 7-cent Most Of these portraits
were drawn from marbles, but Stanton
was reproduced from photograph.
Rowland Hill of England was found
er Of the modern postal system. Eng
land, accepting his scheme Of postal
reform, was the first country to intro
duce the system Of delivering prepaid
letters carrying postage stamps. A story
has it that Sir Rowland was staying
at an inn in northern England. While
there he saw the postman deliver to
his hosts daughter letter which she
returned unopened, as she had not
shilling to pay for it's delivery. Moved
to compassion by the lingering fondness
with which she turned the letter over
in her hands, carefully studying every
mark on its exterior, Sir Rowland ten
dered a shilling to the postman, who
left the letter. Then the innkeeper's
daughter, embarrassed by his kindness,
explained that it was unnecessary. She
and her brother, unable to pay postage,
had arranged a code Of communication.
While she handled the letter she had
learned what he wished her to know.
Whether this story be true or not,
Sir Rowland Hill, who was only Mr..
Hill at the time, as he was knighted
later, early realized the inadequacy of
the postal system of England and ar
IDENTIFY advocated his system, under
which postage should be prepaid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
MEMS FASHION NEWS.

A popular overcoat at the present mo-
ment is made of very heavy light gray
Oxford CLOTH 1t is made after q shapely
Chesterfield model and has a military
protector collar of self cloth. There are
inverted pleats at the sides. giving free
dom of movement when walking and the
garment is closed in front with three
large buttons which button through.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

Chicago's expenses have doubled in
five years and the city is deeply in debt,
many names having been added to it's
pay rolls and money raised by bond Is
sues having been diverted to pay in
creased salaries. This is bad financier-
ing, but inhabitants of other cities, in
stead of criticizing Chicago, will do well
to devote their energies to the main
tenance of proper conditions in the COM
munities to which they belong.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

If the flood which has done so much
damage in Germany had occurred in the
United States, it would have been
pointed to as an argument against de
forestation;" but Germany has the most
rigid system of forest preservation
which has been established anywhere in
the world. This is not an argument
against forest preservation, but an az
gument against hasty conclusions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
Sound Logic.

1'Why do you insist upon carrying
pistol?" asked the visitor from the
north.
WALL" replied the denizen of the
feud belt, 1--WE uns KANT always be
totin' a rifie.''-Philadelph Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

The Norwegian Storthing having
granted an appropriation of $4,000 for
the fitting out of DR.. Nansen's small
but stanch Arctic exploring ship, Capt.
Road Amundsen will Immediately pre-
pare for his proposed drift across the
polar circle from the vicinity Of Ben
ring strait. AS the Captain intends to
make his start from the Pacific ocean it
viii be at least year before he can
enter the ice for the drift, and by that
time word will have been received as
to the achievements of Capt. Peary,
who will make dash for the pole from
Grant Land during the coming spring
and summer. Should Peary succeed,
Capt. Amundsen will probably continue
on his course, as he has mapped out a
large amount of work that will be of
value to scientists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
The WASHBURN TIMES.
WASHBURN, WIS.
WASHBURN PRINTING CO., f. Publishers

The agreement between Germany and
France regarding Morocco makes an
other European war cloud look consid-
erably smaller than a mans hand.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

President-elect Taft's visit to the 18TH
mus of Panama is ended and the PROV
of his vessel is pointed homeward. He
will prepare a detailed statement of the
results of his Investigations, but at pre-
sent confines himself to saying in a
general way that work is progressing
| satisfactorily throughout the canal zone.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
MUST BELIEVE 1T.
Every Reader VIII Concede the Truth
of This Statement.

One who suffers with backache or
any form of kidney trouble wants q
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

Everyone feels privileged to steal an
apple from a farmers wagon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

The January shirt sales have offered
some wonderful possibilities. 1t is al
ways possible at this time. of year to re-
plenish ones depleted wardrobe at very
little cost because, by shopping a bit,
one is almost sure to find ones fayorite
brand of shirt being offered at a much
smaller figure than one Usually pays
for it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

New suspenders are of narrow Isle
fabric, mercerized and extra heavy rub
Der. The ends are white calf and the
buckles are of satin finish. The tabs,
which are OF various shades, contrast
pleasingly with the colors of the web
bling.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
The only One.

you say your son is hard to manage,
Mr.. Jims. Does he display any natural
bent?'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

The Chicago Inter Ocean affirms that
the cost of the Yates primary election
campaign in Illinois was 100000 and of
the Deneen campaign 100000 to $780,
OOO 1t calls attention to the circum-
stance that in Wisconsin Senator
Stephenson spent but 100000 in his
hard-fought primary campaign" and
suggests that he got off cheap, as "the
direct primary is the most wildly ex-
travagant and spendthrift proposition
ever taken in hand for the government
of free people" It's interesting to
see how these things look from the out
side. A great many people on the in
side have arrived at conclusions not ma
terially different from those of the Inter
Ocean.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

The Mexican railroad is treating ties
with oil at the rate of $500 a day for
the purpose of increasing their durabil-
ity. About three gallons of oil is forced
into the ties to a depth of about two
inches, by pressure, and this oiled outer
shell serves as seal that prevents
decay at the heart of the tie. This
experiment is worthy of general at
tention, as anything that will prolong the
life of railroad ties will reduce the drain
upon forests, whose products can be
used for other purposes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

Advertise in this paper, and make your
wants known to your home people.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

Madras collars are being shown extern
ly made with the stripes running across
the collar they are now being manufact-
ured with the stripes running the length
OF the collar. These madras collars
should prove acceptable for everyday
wear because of their usefulness. They
soil much less easily than do collars of
plain inen.-Fairchild's Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
PILES CURED IN TO 14pAys

FILhS 90 ASNO IN o u # DA1y
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud.
ing Piles in to IA days or money refunded
knc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

YES, think he is going to be a
crook. Baltimore American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

During a wind-storm in New York
city. the other day, an old elm gave way
under the pressure of the gale and fell
into the street, crushing cab horse to
death and narrowly escaping the We
hicle, which was occupied by two wom-
en-. The incident has awakened the New
York authorities to the Importance of
tree inspection, which is suggested by
every winter gale. The danger to pedes-
trians during winter storms is greater
than is generally appreciated, and the
peril turks chilly in the older portions of
the city in which the shade trees are
sources of pride.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11
45to SO
ISESL0pG4 Bushels oil
wCgsSa16 Wheat per Acre
have been grown on Farm Lands in
CANADA

Mach less would be satisfactory.
The general averageis above 20 bushels
''All are loud in their praises of the
great crops and that wonderful country.
Extract from correspondence Natonai
Editorial Association OF August 1900
Ills now possible to secure Homestead OF
100 acres free and another 100 acres at $500 per
acre.
Hundreds have paid the cost OF their farms III
nurchasedl and then had balance OF from $1,000
to SI2 90 per acre from one crop.
Wheat Barley Oats, Flax-ali do well. Mixed
Farming is a great success and Dairying is highly
profitable.
Excellent Climate, splendid Schools and
Churches Railways bring most every district
within easy reach of market.
Railway and Land Companies have lands for
sale at low prices and on easy terms.
"Lasf Best West" Pamphlets
and maps sent free. For these and information
as to how to secure lowest Railway Rates apply to
w. D. Scott, Superintendent of Immigration,
Ottawa, Canad4, L. o. Currie, $50 Third
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, Authorized Government
Agents.
Please say where you saw this advertisement
~ Milwaukee Newsp Union & Madison Lists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

Consul Frederick M. Ryder reports
from Rimouski, that scientific observa-
tons are in progress looking to the
maintenance of winter navigation on the
st. Lawrence river if ice conditions are
found to warrant the use of ice break
ers. This fact reveals the great differ
ence between the traditional outlet for
lake traffic at tide-water and the pro-
posed .St. Lawrence route" There is
never any difficulty in getting out OF
New York with grain that has been car
ried down to the Lake Erie terminal TO :
expectation during the winter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

II. V. Powderly says there are ''bums"
in the bread-line. Undoubtedly there are.
The average ''bum' has no prejudice
that would keep him out of the bread-line
if he was hungry. But Mr.. Powderly
does not deny that the bread-line con-
tains deserving men who want work and
have tried to procure it, but could not
find it. They only take place in the
line, he says, when hunger drives them
to it. The hope is strong that business
will rapidly improve, so that all who are
willing to work can avoid the alternative
of hunger or the bread-line.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

A South Shrewsbury ice yachtsman is
credited with the invention of an auto
matte main sheet which will obviate
the necessity of carrying the weight of
man, and give the iceboat better op-
portunity to fly. AS a North Shrews-
bury yacht holds the record Of Ia miles
an hour, any achievement lettering on
this will be next to flying. But for
most ice yachtsmen the elimination OF
one man will mean a reduction in the
enjoyment of the racing by that much.
'"The more the merrier'' meets the
wishes of the amateur sailor more near
iy than solitary enjoyment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

Advertise in Your Home Paper.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-11

the earliest years
the postage stamps Of
this country have varied
in design. Their use was
sanctioned by an act OF
Congress March 8, 1S47.
A, tentative issue had
The Detroit times., 1909-12-20

that very little boys couldn't swim, SO
in he Jumped, too. and, catching faul's $
waist in his mouth. he kept him afioat
and tried to swim ashore. Some men
working nearby had seen Paul fall into
the water. and they ran TO the edge
of the water. where they waited 10
help doggie lift Paul UP the bank. Paul
was all right, and doggie pretended
he hadn't done much. and he sprinkled
everybody with water when he shook
himself
The men all patted him. anyway
and said he was a good doggic. but
he only wagged his tail and licked
Paus face. saying In dog language
that he was glad to save Paul from
drowning because he had been kind
to him and played with him
When Pauls papa came to take him
home he said that doggie should come
to live and play with Paul as long as
ne wanted TO stay, SO boy and doGgie
both went home happy.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-20

Great Chimmie- Fadden. interrupt
ed Evans. becoming excited. Your
slang is the limit and then some. You'll
have To cut out this Geo. Ade patter or
we're stalled at the post.
Then Mrs. Evans rushed in. Look
here, AlphOnso Evans. Your slang is
worse than Edwnas 3. and ! think this
whole instruction is entirely too per
sonal"
Gee, The cZarina's sprung an erup-
ton" cried Edwina
And you must cease this awful Ian
guage!" ragged Mrs. Evans.
Edwina, somewhat scared began to
CRY "Ill chew up the dictionary and
swallow It, Tll-Ill-boo-hoo-boo-
hoo"
Evans greatly moved. began TO pat
the weeping girl upon the bronzy
tresses. which action proved too much
for Mrs. Evans. "Alphonso Evans"
she cried. dragging him into the front
room. IF | near any more Of this
edification. II see you patting beau
tiful domostics, II ever"
As the door closed upon the hapless
Evans. Edwina, much reassured. began
to sing, "oh. Gee, I'm Glad I'm Free!"
The Detroit times., 1909-12-20
EDIFYING EDWINA.
By Stuart 3. Stone.

The new cook at the Evanses was,
as Mr.. Evans put 1t, dream. Mrs.
Evans, who was less enthusiastic but
mere elegant, described her as very
pretty girl with horrid language. The
new cook had a wealth of bronZy hair,
gray. pcnsive eyes, and complexion
such as peroxides and powders could
never produce. The young lady 8
mother had christened her Edwina,
after a heroine of Bertha M. Clay, but
had signally failed to endow her with
the speeches of her fair namesake.
For instance. Edwina called napkins
Snowy rags" II she passed Mrs
spud?' II was this state OF affairs
that impelled Mr. Evans to undertake
the edi;ication of Edwina.
The edifying began that very even
ing Evans proceeded into the kitchen
where Edwina was humming II Wish
Was the Prince of Parmaloo." She
looked up at him inquiringly.
Anything gone wrong with the main
works."
"Er--that is, no.. faltered Evans
You see. my dear"
Talk United States then" admon-
ished Edwina.
ITS like this" said Evans. desper.
ately You see, Edwina, you are
naturally a very attractive girl and a
good cook But--er. well. you see
that is. you will admit your English is
detective"
"Oh, you don't take To my CAB. g
helped Edwina.
That's it-that's IT," answered
Evans. much relieved and after Ed
wilma had given the final polish TO the
pans, they began work in the dining
room Evans found the place in the
grammar, and Edwina. bending over
the book, managed TO put her wonder.
full bronzy head very close to Evans.
Now. | suppose the first thing Is 20
conjugate," instructed Evans. Say
1 love
Edwina drew back in grave reproach
"Ah.h-h-h," she said. You're mar.
ried-yoked up-harnessed in pink
baby ribbon and curling papers,"
Mrs. Evans. I'm the other room
coughed warningly, and Evans
frowned no. no; YOU see. it's just in
the lesson. Now say. Thou lowest E"
"Nix-uixeth, cried Edwina. I'm
no Quaker. You can passeth that up.
seth
"iio--no-no" rasped Evans. becom.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-20
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPONDENTS

Dear Miss Grey: Please give a
recipe for cream of tomato soup.
A READER.
A-Stew one can OF tomatoes, one
cup boiling water and one tablespoon
chopped onion for half hour Then
add tablespoon sugar. season with
salt and pepper and press through
coander. In the meantime. put two
cups sweet milk in a double boiler
with half teaspoon soda. and whom
at the boiling point stir in one table
spoon corn starch rubbed TO a paste
with an equal quantity Of butter
When thick add to the tomatoes
one-thlrd OF a cup rolled crackers,
and serve Immediately.
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you please
tell me an exercise that will develop
my instep and not enlarge my foot?
ANXIOUS.
A.-Stand on your heels. with toes
raised Walk a short distance on
your heels When forced TO stand
for some time stand on the outer
edge OF your feet, with the bottoms Of
the feet facing in. Rub feet across
the bottom and up the inner side TO
the ankle. Use artificial arches in the
shoes II necessary to correct the DC
formty.
Dear Miss Grey have an invi-
tation 10 wedding for myself. and
company but | do not keep com
pany with anyone. Is IL all right 10
ask a boy friend? ANHlOUS'
A-Yes.
Dear Miss Grey: | perspire freely
under the arms. What can | do TO
prevent this? ANXIOUS Girl.
O.-Bathe frequently with CASTLE
soap and water. Use plenty OF tai
cum.
Dear Miss Grey: The palms or my
hands are always hard and dry and
peel of What can | do to make
them moist7 READER.
A.-Exercise the hands and rub
The Detroit times., 1909-12-20
@n|PLE2;TEI7B ! y
9&s@@4N
SlORESSsS
KINDNESS REPAID.

Little Paul had wandered away from
home. and finally came to long
bridge over the river. where there
stood a big, shaggy doggie waggins his
tail, saying as plainly as he could, Il m
glad to see you. for I'm lost ard all
alone Won't you play with me, little
bov?"
And such a nice time as they had
playing along the morning, Faul threw
sticks into the river, and how fast
dogeie would go to bring back the
sticks 10 Paul,
All OF sudden Paul lost his bal
ance. and head over heels he tumbled
down into the river. Doggie knew