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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
USE OF ALLIGATOR SKINS.

Consumption of the Leather Is Now
Greater than Ever Before.
Occasional attempts to utilize the
coriaceous epidermis of alligators in
leather manufacture have been made
for over 100 years or more, but not
with much success until 1855. when
this novel leather became somewhat
fashionable and considerable demand
developed. The market, however, was
not long continued, and after few
thousand hides had been shipped from
the Gulf States the demand ended.
During the Civil War another raid
was made upon these saurians to sup
ply shoe material and they were again
slaughtered in thousands, but with the
cessation of hostilities and the restor-
alton of free commerce in shoe mate
rial the alligators were again left to
repose for period.
The rest. however, was only temper
airy. for about 1869 tickle fashion again
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
One-Egg Cake.

One and half cups granulated SUI
gar, half cup butter, scant, one cup
sweet milk, two and half cups sifted
pastry flour, one egg, two and half
level teaspoonfuls baking powder in
sifted -four. Flavoring. Beat butter
and sugar thoroughly, adding little
of the milk to help make creamy.
Beat egg we'll and add then the bal
ance of milk Just at this point beat
the mixture with the egg beaten,
which makes it fine grained. Add flour
last.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

Mignonette Drives Away Flies.
Mignonette, it has been discovered,
is abhorred of flies, and in a room
where pots of the flowers are set no
fly will linger for moment, says the
Gentlewornan Now is the time to sow
the seeds. and for early blooming the
pots must be subjected to gentle heat.
Instead Of fly papers and horribly
sticky brown mixtures left about a
room in glass dishes, what a blessed
resource as a deterrent to the irritat-
ing fly is the sweet, wholesome flower
of mignonette
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Chicken Baked In Rice.

Cut chicken into joints as for
fricassee, season well with pepper and
salt, lay it in deep dish lined with
slices of ham or bacon, add q pint of
veal gravy and an onion finely
minced; fill the dish with boiled rice,
well pressed and piled as high as the
dish will hold; cover 1t with a paste
of -four and water and bake one hour
in q moderate oven. If you have no
veal gravy use water, adding little
more ham and dressing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Difficult Advice.

Charles G.. Gates, the well known
fnancier, was discussing at the Calumet
club in Chicago the $500 bulldog that
he had recently bought.
"Can one make money by breeding
such valuable dogs?' Chicago man in
CURED.
perhaps one can," said Mr.. Gates:
He laughed. ''To do SO, though, would
be as difficult as to follow Mrs. Rayce'si
advice.
Mrs. Rayce, you know, was talking To-
another young woman at tea.
"'How much better off a man would
be-" said the other young woman, it he
would only take his wife's ADVICE!
"'Quite true, my DEAR said Mrs.
Rayce. I've advised my George time
and time again not to bet on horses that
don't win, but he will do it, wash
ington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
WELL-KNoWN BOY KILLED.

Paul Ma. MOnfOrt Falls Through Ele-
waited Car Window.
Paul Maurice MonfOrt, the 4-year-old
son of A. w. Monfort, a Chicago COM
mercial photographer, was killed by
falling from an open window of a
South Side 81" train as it started
from Stony Island avenue at 63d
street, and the heartbroken parents
have been consoled by messages of
sympathy from friends scattered
through several States, where the boy s
face has been familiar for years in adj
vertisements of staples.
The child was known as the most
photographed baby in America and his
father had posed him more than 1000
times. The most familiar include the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Beef and Ham Pie.

Cut cold roast beef into pieces 8
inches long and 1 inch wide and cut
raw ham into similar pieces, three
hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters.
Line a buttered baking dish with
pie crust, pack in the meat and egg,
and season we'll, then add just enough
gravy to moisten. Cover with crust,
cutting an opening in the center. Bake
for one hour in a moderate oven.
When done pour in some more gravy
just before sending it to the table.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

talcum-powder picture of child smil-
ing at fine particles strewn from box
and one Of babe seated in bathtub
with cake of soap in his hand.
The boys mother was with him at
the time Of the accident. The boy, run
ming ahead Of his parental guardian,
leaped to window seat and leaned
forward to steady himself on the win
dow pane. But the window was open
and, instead of finding glass, the child
toppled out into the street below Mrs.
Monfort, only four feet behind him,
frantically leaped after him, but miss
ed the child by few inches Then
she tried to throw herself after it
through the window, but was prevent
ed by the train crew.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Cure That Cold To-Day.

Nearly all druggists and dealers now
have in stock Lanes Pleasant Tablets.
(laxative) fer Colds and Grip, and they
will break up cold quicker than any 9TH
er remedy. A trial will convince you, as.
it has thousands of others. Avoid suffer
ing and save doctors bills by ordering to-
day. % cents box. Sample free. Adj
dress Orator f. Woodward, LIE Roy, N. Y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

Methods of concrete and steel con
struction are brought into question by
the collapse of the new 100000 bridge
at Peoria, Illinois. Engineers are very
ambitious in the utilization of concrete
for spans, and it is possible that esti
mates may have to be revised in the in
terest of safety. The fact that stee
bridge builders met with disaster at Que
bee after many years of experience and
experiment is evidence that mistakes car
be made even by those who believe they
know all about requirements for weights
and stresses in the utilization Of stee
and concrete for brid ging.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

The serious injury at Wellesley col
lege of a young lady student who was
dropped two stories by the breaking
of rope fire escape which she was
using in compulsory drill reveals the fact
that that educational institution is not
up to date with its fire escape provisions.
Rope fire escapes in an institution for
young women are as dangerous as the
fires against which they are provided as
safeguards. Wellesley should immedi-
ately send the rope escapes to the junk
shop and erect iron balconies with con-
venient stairways leading downward
from each floor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

Several shrewd Americans who risked
100000 in showing British boys and
girls how to use roller skates in Kinks
such as youth on this side of the Allan
tic have been enjoying are reported by
a London dispatch to have made big
financial Strike One rink in Dublin
has made return of 155 per cent on
preferred shares. These profits will
doubtless so stimulate rink enterprise in
Great Britain that the roar of the roll
Ter skate will resound from Lands End
to John O. Greats House. But the first
crack at the profits will hold the record,
and the later investors may not be lin
the running" Furores of this kind have
only short runs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Steamed Ham.

Soak in cold water for twelve hours
after it has been well brushed with
warm water and a stiff brush. Then
steam over boiling water for at least
twenty-five minutes to the pound,
keeping the water at fierce boil all
the time. Skin when cold and dab
with dots of black pepper.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

A fruit crop whose value is estimated
at 100000 was saved in Grand val
ley, Colorado, by the operation of 2OO,-
900 smudge pots by an army of men
women and children, for the prevention
of frost. The valley at night looked lake
an encampment of large army, which
it was. in truth-an army of peace
which kept the temperature above the
frost line with their smudges while the
air beyond the zone of operations fell to
20 degrees. Modern methods in horti
culture are more scientific than former
~. and the fruits of toll are more sur
but the husbandman must hustle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

The boy at Evansville. Indiana, who
Illuminated an explosive with wireless
electric currents sent from a distance of
three miles has given a severe jolt to
army aeronauts who are figuring OH
grenade attack from the skies. He has
also confirmed the assertion of a French
scientist that explosives may be dis
charged by electricity sent through the
air. The Indiana report may be "yel-
low story" but it would not be surpris-
ing were electricians to demonstrate that
explosives can be discharged at a dis
lance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

The overturning of motor boat was
the cause of the drowning of four per-
sons at Coshocton, Ohio. Small power
craft have become so popular that
''landlubbers" are in need of warning
concerning the dangers of fast going
on the water. Motorboats are mere
cOckleshells which sink under the weight
of their machinery when they capsize;
and their lightness makes them extreme
ly sensitive to sudden alterations in
weights. There should be air chambers
at the bow and stern to provide bouyan-
cy in emergencies, after the manner in
which metal rowboats and sailing boats
are constructed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
A Hearty Laugh.

father of twins. The minister stopped
him on the street to congratulate him.
well, JONES'" he said, Il hear that
the Lord has smiled on you"
''Smiled on mev' repeated Jones. ''He
laughed out loud at me!"-Everybody's
Magazine
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
To Freshen Old Bread.

The beet way to freshen homemade
bread so that it is as good as new is
to dip the loaf in cold water, put it
in a pan and bake it until it is heat
ed through. Then wrap it in a damp
cloth and when cold it is as good as
when first baked.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

They are having trouble with the au-
tomobile down South-an infallible sign
of the South's reviving prosperity-and
the Charleston News and Courier makes
the suggestion that very effective
method of discouraging violations of the
speed law would be to arrest the auto
mobiles. An automobile held in GUS
tody could not be implicated in the per-
petration of new offense while the old
one was pending-and the fear of be-
ing deprived of the use of their machines
would cause the owners to exert their
influence on the side of caution.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
nixinitx Candy.

One pint golden drip strip, one pint
of sweet milk, one cup of granulated
sugar; butter the size of walnut
Boil until soft ball may be made.
Remove from the fire and whip until
1t is creamy, then pour it over one
half pound of shelled California En-
glish walnuts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Backing Heels.

1.-THE ordinary bootblack," said the
woman who has had much experience,
"does not know how to polish wo
mans shoes. He thinks If he puts a
brilliant shine on the Toes and slaps
thin coat Of dull blacking over all
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

Gold exports have been resumed at
New York, the week opening with two
engagements of 100000 each. Though
its stock Of specie is $150,0OO,OOO larger
than a week ago, the Bank of France
is still anxious to import the yellow
metal from other countries. The effiux
of gold from New York since January
1 has exceeded $46OOO,OOO, and this
month may add considerably to the
amount. Last years May exports of
gold reached $26,500,000.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Pin Money.

Father" inquired the lad, sharply,
"what is pin money!"
my boy" answered the parent, point
eddy, slipping his hand into his pocket,
''pin money is what you stick people
for."-The Purple Cow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

What-two Frenchmen in a duel in
which one is killed outright and the 9TH
err MORALLY wounded! Wonders will
never cease But it will be noted that
this wonder did not occur in Paris-it
occurred in Paterson, New Jersey.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

The Prusian army officer who has just
crossed the African continent in an auto
mobile from German East Africa to
German Southwest Africa, in $50 days,
during which he travelled 1925 miles,
has not demonstrated any great value in
the automobile as an aid to tropical ex-
ploration. Almost anybody can take an
automobile over a long distance through
an unexplored country, if he has a year
or two to devote to the task.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

People who believe that English is
likely to become the language of the
world will find confirmation for their
opinion in the fact that President Man
uel Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala has
sighed a decree making the study of
English compulsory in the primary
schools Of that republic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

for over 100 years PETTITS EYE
SALVD has positively cured eye diseases
everywhere. All druggists or Howard
Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
Intellectual Diversion,

That ychoIogical-researcn man
entertains some strange theories"
"You have 1t the other way around"
answered Miss Cayenne. Those the
cries serve to entertain him" Wash
ington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
In a Pinch. Use Aliens Foot-Esse..

In a Pinch, Use Aliens FOOt-E6ses,
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests.
the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails Aliens Foot-Ease,
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted,
LIE Roy. n. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

The hanging of the late Sultan's ia
vorite eunuch was a grim spectacle,
pleasing no doubt to the mob but not
necessarily presaging better government
for Turkey than was received from him
and his master. The really important
work in which the new Sultan is en-
gagged is the suppression of the slaughter
of -Mussulmans by fanatical follow
ers of the Prophet in Asia Minor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03
WASHBURN PRINTING CO., Publishers

The mere man: 'My pipes have dis
appeared from view, my books have van
ished from my den. There is no COM
fort in the home, for She is cleaning
house again"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

MRS. wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces In
6ammation, allays pain. cures wind collie. %
cents q bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

If some people were to marry for
brains instead Of for money they would
probably get left just the same.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

-Prussic acid poisons every living:
thing, plants as we'll as animals.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

About 60 per cent of the gold prod
uct of the world is handled by Great
Britain.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

Marriage is gamble when there is
money back Of it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

Congress adjourned at the close Of the first half OF
it's session satisfied with its appropra-
lions for naval establishment Of the United States
There not many ships it is true but there were
enough in the opinion Of Senators and Representatives
approximately thryone and quarter millions or
dollars the Navy Department with which
to maintain ships and yards and construct vessels
everyone apparently content This was In 1884,
The following year the Maine blown In Havana
ba rbor and like bolt from the blue the United States
forced to to The country was not pre-
pared the navy the scantest kind Of peace foot
ing although the nation was to measure strength Win
second power there CONSERVATION everywhere
This had it's effect Congress- While the regular appro-
nration hill for the navy carried $33OO3234 there
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-03

national DEFENSE an auuona
fleets
and tbe purchase could be found In ALL the
amounted
battle Santiago
Spanish power nad Deen
victories Dewey ana
Samson were criticism Of the preparations that
possie following
public sentiment to get the a
budget
two previously
Thus might birth the modern of the
that there
upuidng the naval establishment
the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-01-16

knight. The newly installed officers
are j. e. Lynch, grand Knight; Dr. g.
H. Pierce, deputy grand knight: Peter
Carter, secretary; Frank Hammill, re-
cording secretary; J. j. Regain, treas
urer; L. B. Chute; trustee, and James
E. Shannessy, W. L. Hurley and w.
J. Ryan, wardens. Is
A smoker followed the ceremonial
exercises. and buffet lunch was serv-
ed. In the course of the evening
speeches were delivered by Rev. Fat h.
CT J. M. Cleary, Rev. Father T.. e. Cul.
len, Judge Willia,a Fl. Donahue, p. j.
Kennedy, J. J. Regain. and j. La Lynch.
J. L. Lynch, the newly installed
grand knight, in his address urged the
members of the council to greater ac-
tivity and more regular attendance ut
meetings in the year to come, and adj
dressed himself particularly to the
younger members. He spoke of the
gratifying work of the year just closed
and predicted great progress for :he
new year.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-01-16
reclamation Il, This girl is a well known


defamation. This girl is well known
pupil Of our Catholic academies. and
it is needless to add that Miss Cecilia
Donovan will be heard from in the
future. Special mention should be
made of the Meagher and the Murphy
children and Milton and Miss Webster
for their musical attainments. And
j. M. Menalis, who was called out
by the audience increased his reputa-
ton all an entertainer.
Division No. 4 has always presented
high class programs but the event IF
Tuesday evening was more up-to-date
perhaps. than any yet presented. The
affair was managed by John Meagher,
Joseph Donohue and A. J. Conney, who
deserve praise for their good work.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-01-16
Don't Forget Mother.

Don't forget mother. my boy don't
forget mother just because you have
other loves and many cares to fill your
attention. Can you not see she is
growing old? More tenderly and more
Watchfully her eyes follow you and her
heart aches for a return OF the fond
caresses she has given her boy. Her
step is less elastic now. The roses of
her cheeks have faded, chilled by the
freezing brcezes of old age. The snow
drifts of time lie tendorly on her temp
les. The record OF lcr care for you,
Of her troubles and sorrow, arc fur
rowed on her face: Some day--it will
not be long-you will walk about the
old home with hushcd footsteps. Into
the dear old chamber you steal to bid
goodbye to the dear old face so
strangely white and while you bend
over to- catch her parting blessing, the
Angel Of dcatl, will glide into her heart
and mother will fall asleep. Then It
may, with a heart full of remorsc for
your own neglect, you may seek new
friends but none Gun over fiji a moth
er's place.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-01-16
ST. PAUL NEWS

The Shamrock club. will give another
dancing party next Thursday evening,
Jan. 81, at Hibernian hall. The COM
mittee are working as zealously as
ever for the success of the affair.
The Shamrock's dancing parties have
become quite popular both for the
good time furnished and the select at
tendances. 1t is to be hoped that their
popularity shall be sustained for all
time to come.
Div. No. g. l.. A. to A. o. FL. will in
stall their newly elected officers at the
next meeting on Wednesday evening,
Jan. 9th. After the installation If
officers a program will be rendered.
The program will include musical and
dramatic selections.
Div. No. s. l.. A. to A. o. I'll. enter
tanned their friends at complimentary
ball OH Monday evening. The hall Was
we'll filled and everybody seemed 70
enjoy themselves. In addition to the
dancing the committee had arranged
other things for. the convenience of
their guests. One of the srnallerd halls
was fitted out as dining-room where
the guests obtained refreshments. AZ
ter his performance at the Grand
Fske O'Hara came up to the hall and
rendered several selections. The dane
crs left shortly after midnight and Ill
expressed their gratitude to the La
dies of Division No. for the emf ~
able time furnished.
Robert Barnes, aged seventy-scven,
years died at his home, 1859 Pascal
avenue, on Monday. The funeral was
held from the above residence Saturday
morning at 8 a. III. Services were held
at st. Andrews church at $50. Inter-
nent was at Calvary cemetery.
A. very nice crowd attended the oall
given at Central hall last Friday even
ing. The dance was given by Div. No.
L, l.. A. to A. o. II. and was the first
Of a. series to be given by them this
season.
Div. No. 4, u. A. to: A. Q. H., he'd
an open installation OF officers last
Monday evening, followed by G
at Wittich's hall, State and Robbie
streets.
Mrs. Andrew 4. Treacey, fifty years
old, widow of Michael Treacy of he
Brown, Treacey & SperrX Co., vas
taken suddenly ill last Wednesday, ;af-
ter an indisposition of two weeks, ana
died almost Immediately from an af-
lection Of the heart brought on by
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-01-16
FROM DULUTH.

Duluth Council, No. 44S, knights IF
Columbus held their annual installa-
ton of officers Monday evening. Lee
Ball, district deputy, was the INSTALL
ing officer, and a si1ieker followed the
business of the meeting.
Rt. Rev. James McGolrtck was elect
ed president Of the Duluth Art associa-
ton at a meeting held recently.
Father John Stroka, a former Dula:y1
Polish priest died Sunday in Lacrosse,
Wis. Father Stroka was well and fav-
orably known in this city and the news
Of his death was read with sincere
regret by his former parishioners.
The Young MEMS Sodality of st.
Clements church held it's monthly
meeting last Sunday afternoon at the
parish hall. This being the first meet
ing of the year all the officers read
their reports for the past year ana
plans for the ensuing year were per-
fected.
Mr.. Matt Miller Of Denver, Cola,
who has been visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Miller, 2O15 West Sec-
ond ST., left Monday for his home n
the West. s.ss
The wedding Of Miss Anna Lowney,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs John Lown-
ey of Houghton, Mich, and Lambert
III. Andree took place Wednesday
morning at st. James Catholic church.
The nwedding service was read by
Father Lynch. The attendants were
Miss Katherine Sullivan and John
Lovingly Mr.. and Mrs. Andree will Ne
at home at West Duluth.
Div. No. 6, A. o. Fl. installed their
officers on Thursday evening. Coun-
ty President f. j.. Ryan was the in
stalling officer. ..'..
The Young Ladies' Sodality Of St
Clements church entertained at a cald
party OIL Thursday evening.
News has been received in Duluth
of the death of Angus Mcneil, which
occurred at McHcnry, N. D. Mr.. Nc
Neil formerly resided at West Duluth,
and was n1embcrsof st. James court.
C. O. r.
The Genessce club will give an en-
tertainment in Foley hall on Tuesday
evening, Feb. 2
Mr.. and Mrs. William McCarty. 500
West Fourth street celebrated the
eighteenth anniversary of their we'd
ding Thursday evening, entertaining
large party Of their friends. A
handsome tea set was presented to MI.
and Mrs. Mccarthy by their guests.