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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
MOTHER FOX KEEPS WATCH.
Animal Uses Every Means to Attract
Men Away from Her Den.

Animal Uses Every Means to Attract
Men Away from Her Den.
Hunters found den Of foxes in the
hills south Of Hagerstown and unearth-
ed five little ones about as large as
well grown cats, writes the Hagerstown
correspondent Of the Indianapolis
News. The mother fox escaped before
the hunters reached the den, which
was lined thickly with soft grass and
feathers. Instead Of running away she
kept within sight while the hunters
worked with their shovels.
She apparently understood what they
were doing, for she endeavored by
every means to attract them away
from their work and toward herself.
She approached quite near and acted
as if lame and distressed. She would
lie down on her side and writhe along
the ground, utering whines and means.
Then she would limp off as if very
lame, going very slowly and hating
frequently.
The hunters were not to be drawn
away from the work in hand by such
tactics, and finally, after much digging
came upon the den where the five
pretty little fellows were shrinking
They made no resistance and seemed
rather to like the handling and petting
they received. All of them were taken
to farmhouse, where they are con-
nned. They will not be released, but
will probably be painlessly dispatched.
Grown foxes do not make good neigh
bors in farming communities. Hunters
say it is very rare for mother foxes
to leave all their young in one place.
1t is their cunning habit to scatter the
family, one and two in widely separat-
ed retreats. It is said. too. that foxes
will not rob roosts close to their dens,
but will go miles away for food and
carefully hide their trails.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The third class, just sanctioned, are
the monsters Oklahoma and Wyoming
of 26,500 tons apiece, mounting II II
inch, of which 10 will fire on either
broadside and two be held in reserve
as in the Dreadnought.
The Japanese in their new ships OF
$4,000 tons (of which there are three
or more building) have adopted prac-
tically the same design, though some
accounts give them IA guns, the fore
most and aftermost turrets, it is saidi
being designed to carry three guns
each-a most unlikely arrangement.
Finally, the French, in the Danton
class, of which the first ship, the Vol
taire, was launched on Jan. Is, have
adopted a two-caliber plan similar to
our Lord Nelson and Agamemnon and
the Japanese Satsuma and Aki. That
is to say, in addition to four 12-inch
guns in turrets fore and aft on the
center line they carry IL 9.4-inch
mounted in pairs in three turrets on
each broadside. Many naval officers
affect a preference for this armament
but the reason is not very clear. The
guns are crowded together and must
interfere with each other, and, more
over, on whatever bearing the vessels
fight they must always have an inordi-
nate proportion Of their armament Out
Of action.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
Catching Butterflies by the Ton,

C8tCnlnS buttcrAAcS ny the 1OHs
The caterpillars of a certain kind OF
night butterfly called nuns" have
wrought enormous devastation during
the last few years in the fir woods OF
Germany and other middle European
countries, where many thousands of
acres have become a prey to the voraci-
Gus insect, necessitating the hurried
telling of many millions of cubic feet
on wood.
In combating this dangerous foe of
the forests excellent results have been
obtained in the course Of the past year
in the city Of Zittau, Saxony, where
electric lamps have been used as insect
traps.
Huge searchlights of about forty am
peres each were erected, throwing their
enormous light beams on the parts
most frequently visited by insects of
TIE neighboring city forests. These
searchlights were found to exert an in
tense attraction.
The butterflies were then destroyed
by an uster-fan-installed in the
immediate proximity Of each Of the
searchlights. A piece of wire gauze
mesh was stretched out in front of the
discharging opening Of the exhauster
and the butterflies on being thrown
against this would break their Wings
Technical World Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is infamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to It's normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an in1amed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by Catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

~, II do not know" 1t is thought
that they have some utilitarian appli-
cation, and they form one of the most
intricate of all natural designs. The
fact that butterflies have been cap.
tured with their eye-spots pierced, as
if from the attack of birds, has been
used as an argument in favor of the
view that they may be protective
markings initiating eyes because
birds strike at the eyes of their vic,
tins. But this suggestion is hardly
regarded as satisfactory. Among but
terflies the most striking examples OF
eye-spots are found on the under sur.
face of the wings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
Paderewski's Diet.

Prior to his appearance at a concert
Paderewski would not thank one for a
piece of the finest turkey or for the most
toothsome Christmas pudding ever made.
On a concert day he eats nothing until
it is over except one solft boiled egg.
When it is over he takes a hearty meal,
which he enjoys thoroughly, as his appe-
tite is excellent although he is so abste
mious. During a concert he drinks q
soda lemonade made without sugar. 1t
need hardly Sc said that this is not in
tended as a stimulant. After the con-
cert he permits himself a draught of
some malt bevera ge-Musical America.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

lishman R. j. CunDghame make a collection OF mammals
Africa which
United National Museum at Washington
Mediterranean where
outlined the above pic
Narob wiz
expedition finally
April
collecting British
Railway will
Narobi which will be supplies At Kharom
Roosevelt
who will them their Europe The nausts the
will United Egypt
license
British Africa This will him $780, and entities him
number but
sufficient taxiderms
only,
the smaller
Successful Hunters Easily Pay Expenses.
rider
The successful easily however The
rhnoceros The ulgrown
condition
5000;
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The agreement of the international
naval conference in London on a code of
laws for the government of war opera
tons at sea is in line with expectation.
The revolution in the character of naval
fighting during the past forty years has
made imperative new rules in regard to
the treatment of property at sea during
armed hostilities between naval powers.
Commerce must proceed so that the
world may be properly clothed and fed
while belligerents are struggling for SUI
premacy, and it has been completely rev.
olutionized in character, size and speed
of freighters, and consequently in the
amount involved in every instance of
seizure, international agreement as to
the security of property at sea during
wars was vitality necessary. The tech
nical hitch as to the character of the
naval court in relation to American juris-
prudence under the Constitution of the
United States will not postpone complete
agreement, as the concession requested
from Washington will doubtless be
promptly granted by the members of the
conference.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
THE WORLDS DREADNoUGHTs.
How We Compare with Other COun-
tries in Monster BattIeships.

How We Compare with Other COun-
tries in Monster BattIeshipS.
The silhouettes, says the London
Graphic, show the size of our original
Dreadnought, compared with later
Dreadnoughts and Super Dreadnoughts
designed for our own and foreign ma
vies. With the Neptune we shall COM
plete group of eight homogeneous
ships
The Germans, like ourselves, have
eight vessels in hand of one type, but
Of displacements rising from 1900 to
$4,000 tons. AS regards their arma-
ment, it is said that they will mount
twelve 11-inch-guns, eight on the CEN
ter line and four in turrets placed Ell
echelon, as in the Invicible class, SO
as to fire on either broadside On the
face Of it this gives them a broadside
of 9,120 pounds as compared with $500
pounds for the Dreadnought. But the
bearing of the turrets en- echelon is
very limited and their net broadside,
effective against any ship not absolute
ly on the beam, is 1900 pounds.
The eight American Dreadnoughts
represent three different types. The
first two (Michigan) carry eight -
inch guns on the center line, their
weight of broadside being the same as
the Dreadnought's, but without guns
in reserve. The Delaware class (four
ships) have 10 12-inch guns ON the
center line, with broadside of $500
pounds; but the guns are so crowded
that great interference is certain and
their ahead and astern fire is weak.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
Post Cards for Sale.

We have a series of sixteen post cards
which we offer for sale for Is cents in
stamps-S cards illustrating views in
the Washington Park zoo and the ball
ance taken of animals in the Ringing.
Brothers menagerie This is very in
teresting lot of cards. If you do not
wish the entire series, send 5 cents in
stamps for samples. THE EVENING
WISCONSIN CO., Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
Turkeys Products.

Turkeys principal products are to-
bacco, cereals Of all kinds, cotton, figs,
nuts, almonds, grapes, olives and all
varieties Of fruits. Coffee, madden,
opium and gum are largely exported.
In 1900, 1900 chests Of opium, or 1885,
800 pounds, were sent from that coun-
try. Carpets also form an important
article of export and are made on hand
looms.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
Literary Hardships.

Literature is very trying, isn't it?"
said one woman.
"Yes," answered the other. eff your
book doesn't sell, you are disappointed,
and if it does, it has to be SO shocking
that you are embarrassed. Washing
ton Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The supreme court decision taking ex-
press franks from railway agents and
express company employees places them
on a par with other American citizens
in this respect. Now that everybody
who uses the service must pay, express
rates ought to be lowered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
CAS- ORA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s nssss the Of 2exKAzAzsm
Tragic Fate of a Boaster.

In exclusive society in one of the large
American cities there was a woman who
boasted that she was not troubled with
.'the domestic problem" that she had
perfect service in her house, and that,
above all things her front door bell was
always answered promptly. zone ring
being quite sufficient" But one day two
ladies went to call on her. They rang
the bell and waited; no answer. They
rang again, and after quite an interval
they heard steps within and the door
was opened with difficulty. "Phwat do
yez want?" said the voice from within.
Upon being apprised as to the nature of
the call, the voice continued, "Oh! Put
yer cards between me teeth. Olive been
maxim bread. Brooklyn Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

It was to be expected that American
Rhodes scholars at Oxford would do
well at the annual distribution of honors.
In the first place, they are all picked
students; in the next place, they are all
AmoricaOc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The organs of the Canadian Conserva-
tive party denounce the waterways
treaty recently signed by Secretary
Root and British Ambassador Bryce.
They call the instrument a triumph of
American diplomacy, and assert that
the point aimed at by the United States
was the acquisition of control of the
right of development for hydro-electric
purposes ON the Canadian side of the
cataract. The Liberals see in the treaty
a chance for Canadians to gain more
business, and are very glad that the
countries have come to terms. There
is much difference between the point of
view OF party in opposition, like the
Conservatives and a party responsible
for the practical efficient leadership of
the government, such as is the Canadian
Liberal party at the present time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The newest thing in freak photog-
raphy in Egypt is posing for photo
graphs in cardboard sphinx molds and
mummy cases. A hole is left where the
face Of the sphinx should be and English
and American faces peer out from this
upon the photographer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
TO Exterminate Malta's Goats,

Maltas celebrated goats are likely
soon to be only memory on the historic
island, for it has been found that BAN
ishing goats milk means an end to the.
ravages or Malta fever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

Those newspapers are fippant and I'M
inerican that refer to the New York
petitioners for equal rights as ''suffra-
ytttes." That is an English term, rep
resenting participants in an agitation
which has been conducted by methods
that American woman suffragists have
never used and have frequently pro-
nounced unidentified.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
WASHBURN, WIS.
WASHBURN PRINTING CO., Publishers

The one sad feature in connection with
the tour of the fleet was the act of indis-
erection by one of its captains which
caused court-martial to relieve him of
his command.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
Mine nf Oak in Russia

A Russian timber dealer has discover
ed valuable mine of oak. 1t exists in
river in South Russia and has layers
three or four feet scattered over 100
square miles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

We Pay 1O-11 Cents for Cowhides.
High price for furs and sell leather
cheap n w. Hide & Fur Co., Mime
apolis, Mimi.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
EMPEROR WILLIAM.
ABDUL HAND.

horses vehicles etc., $35O00 White grounds ST.
OO0 fuel $4,000; of greenhouses $4,000 repair Of
greenhouses, $1,000; printing $1,000; lighting White
House grounds $50; total, $229430 Congress is dis
cussng another presidential increase.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

"A fairly heavy Irish linen or madras
would be satisfactory material in which
to W ork out the tailored waist. Striped
collar and cuffs give an air of newness.
he soft blouse of batiste shows the
round collar that has gained so much in
favor lately.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

PILES CURED I'm TO Ia DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT 10 guaranteed TO cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles In 6 to II days or money refunded
Ef~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The arguments of most men are
southland that's all.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The restoration of the name of JEFF
ferson Davis on the tablet on Cabin
John bridge from which it was erased
in 1862 because of his attitude toward
the government and the flag at that
time, is comparatively unimportant, but
it shows how the feelings engendered by
the Civil war have faded and how gen.
eral amity has returned.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The University of Wisconsin's Core
spondence School curriculum has been
extended to include instruction in bust
ness methods. A wide field, represent
ing business organization and methods
in many aspects, is planned to be COW
cred, the distinct courses arranged num-
bering no fewer than seventy-eight-the
same as are now given to resident stu
dents in the School of Commerce. This
new work will greatly enhance the value
of the University to the people of the
state. For the poor boy, whether in
town or country, who is inclined to study
and fit himself for filling important posts
in the world of affairs, here is chance
that many poor boy will be prompted
to SEIZE
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

Kelton. the clever cartoonist of the
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, sug-
gests the application of silencers for the
suppression of city noises by picturing
a soldier asleep under a big cannon
which is shooting projectiles over him,
through Maxim ,siieacev, while dwell
er in the city is sitting up in bed agon-
izingly jamming his fingers into his
ears. The best silencer for the cities
needless din is an ordinance against I'M
necessary noises, vigilantly enforced.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The House has made no mistake in
cutting in half the proposed 100 per
cent. increase Of the Presidential salary.
1t is not in harmony with the republican
theory of government that the salaries
of Presidents should vie with those of
kings. A very comfortable income is
$4,000 a year, especially with resi-
dence apA other incidentals thrown in.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The Burke wireless telegraph bill now
before Congress provides for the install
Iation of apparatus on all steamers
whose voyages are more than two hun
dred miles in length from a given point.
This will let out most if not all of the
lake steamers. as the stopping places
even on the long run from Buffalo to
Duluth can be arranged to meet the
exigencies of the situation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

HEODORE ROOSEVELT after completing twenty-five years OF
public service, for years trip to Africa as
faunal naturalist At the head of scientific expedition out
by Smithsonian Institution OF Washington he will,
Kermit three American naturalists of noteMaj
EDGAR Mearns Loring and Edmund Heller-and Eng
ishraan z C11nino hanne make
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The time of the westward run over the
winter long-distance course of $500
miles has been lowered by the Cunarder
Mauritania to days, II hours and so
minutes. This puts the Mauretania at
the head of the worlds passenger steam
ers, in point of long-sustained speed
However, there are ''little fellows built
for speed only which can run away from
the Mauretania over short courses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

Advertise in Your Home Paper.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25

The giant bees of India build combs
eighteen feet high.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-25
KING EDWARD.
PRESIDENT FALLIERES.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESIDENT FALIIERES. KING
cost of maintaining the President is put about
$23OO0O as follows Presidents salary $50OOO clerk
hire S6992O contingent fund.- $4,000; Presidents
cling expenses S25, 600; maintenance White House
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-22
A SAD EASTER
Schools,

The death angel came to our
home on last Sunday morning,
April II, and took away our
loved one, little William Pursey
Urrey.
Pursey was 10 years of age,
was an obedient and industrious
child, very attentive to his books
and learned very fast. He had
small cotton patch near the
house and every time he had
chance he was working in it, he
was never idle. He made me
think of of the agriculture school
that is being talked of now, and
to think of so much help he may
have been in it! 1t seems hard
for us to give him up. but Gods
will be done not ours.
Just before he died he called
for his little playmate, ALIVE
Cole, and said IF you want to
see me, you had better come.
He also called for each one of the
family, but he failed to tell US
that he was going to die. Oh how
sad it is, though we have the
consolation that he has gone to
rest.
We want to return our thanks
to our friends for the courtesies
that were shown us in our sad
trouble. May God be with you
is our prayer.
F. M. Urrey and family.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-22
Laneburg.

Spring is surely here with all
it's beauty and grandure.
Interest seems to be increas-
ing in the Sabbath School work.
Fishing seems to be the order
of the day with some. and some
real nice fish are being caught.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gam visited at
the home of Mr.. J. E. Daniel
Sunday.
Mrs. Dee Erwin returned from
Iderbelle, Okla, last Sunday.
Mrs. Hugh Daniel visited her
sister, Mrs. Jordan, Friday after
noon.
Wonder why Miss L. looked
so lonely Sunday afternoon.
C. r. Hudson and family visit
ed at the home of Jim Hazard
Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Orr of
Mt Moriah visited Mrs. Orr's
parents here one night the past
week.
w. T. Woodul and family visit
ed J. B. Mum and family Sun
day.
Some of our people attended
church at New SalemslSunday
afternoon. +. u.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-22
p Nei;ghborhood News y
N Interesting News Items Collected m
w By Our Country Correspondents

might not like to have her name
changed.
We notide the Boughton writ
er says some have planted cot
ton." We have been planting
the seed and guess that is why
we don't raise more cotton.
The singing Sunday night was
largely attended and some nice
songs were sung, closing with
God be NTH you till we meet
again"
We will have good roads now,
bricks have been placed along
the bad places. | guess they
will have the writer out to lay
the brick. So we have a brick
road started at last.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-22
ARKANSAS SUMNER COLLEGE FOR
TEACHERS

Some days ago the faculty of
the Arkansas Summer College
for teachers met at Arkadelphia
for the purpose Of maturing the
plans for the work of the College.
This Summer College will open
it's doors May 81, and continue
work for one month.
The College is really kind Of
Normal or Teachers Institute.
1t will offer courses of study
which are designed to prepare
teachers to teach more effective
ly. The courses will include all
the studies required for First
Grade Certificate, Professional
State License and State Life
License.
There will be a Practice School
in charge of the Professor of
Theory and Practice. Here child
rem will be actually taught ac-
cording to the most approved
modern methods. This will be
of inestimable benefit to young
teachers who have not had much
training and to older teachers
who wish to improve their
methods.
The Arkansas Summer College
for Teachers will be largely at
tended. It is hoped that every
teacher will go who can possibly
do so.
There will be lectures deliver
ed by specialists. Some splendid
entertainment features have been
arranged.
The following are the faculty:
T, R. Leigh, B. S.. L. L. D..
Dept. Science, Ouachita College.
R. R. Kelly, A. B., Chair Histo-
ry, Ouachita College.
R. E. Crump, A. B., Supt.
Emmett Schools.
A. B. Hill, A. B., Prin. Tex
arkana High School.
E. E. Austin, A. B., Supt.
Center Point Schools.
E. w. McGough, B. L., Supt.
Washington Schools.
N. NJ. Whaley, Phi. B., Co. Elk.
Clark Co., Supt. Gurdon Schools.
r. H. Freeland, Supt. Malvern
Schools.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Campbell
and little Fred, of Hugo, Okla,
are visiting relatives in this city.