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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
0UTWITTING A SAVAGE.
An Incident of indian Warfare In Mas
saehusetts' Early Days.

An incident. OF indian Warfare In Mas
saekusetts' Early Days.
One Of the pioneer settlers Of
western Massachusetts was John
Hawks. He and his daughter were
the only members Of his family who
survived the massacre and sacking
of Deerfeld in 1903. The Journal
Of American History gives a de-
scription from Sheldon's historical
collection on Deerfeld describing
the fight on Hatfield meadows, in
which John Hawks took part.
One incident of the day, preserv-
ed by tradition, is given as picture
Of Indian warfare. Soon after the
Hadley men got ashore Pocum-
tuck Indian discovered an old ac-
quaintance behind a tree near him
in the person of John Hawks and
hailed him.
The recognition was mutual, and
each, calling the other by name,
dared him to come out from his
cover and fight it out, meanwhile
watching his chance for an advan-
tage over his adversary.
The. Pocumtuck knew that his
chances were the best. At any mo-
ment he might expect some of the
gathering Indians to appear In the
rear or on the flank Of Hawks po-
sition, force him from his cover and
give the Indian an opportunity to
shoot or capture him. For this he
could afford to wait.
In short time these expectations
seemed about to be realized. Hawks
suddenly exposed his person and
leveled his gun as if to repel an at
tack in another direction.
Deceived by this feint, the Po-
cumtuck sprang from his tree to
rush upon and capture his ex-friend
as soon as his gun was discharged.
Quick as thought Hawks wheeled
and before the Indian could raise
his gun OF reach his cover gave him
q fatal shot.
The whole transaction was over
in a second or two. The reasoning
of Hawks as to his peculiar expo
sure had been the same as that OF
his antagonist, and his ready wit
suggested the scheme by which,
trusting to steady nerve aid quick
eye, he might be saved.
Hawks was wounded later in the
fight and Gay a wounded man
twelve weeks"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
HAPPY RESULTS
Have Made Many Washburn Resi-
dents Enthusiastic.

No wonder scores of Washburn
citizens grow enthusiastic. 1t is
enough to make anyone happy to
find relief after years of suffering.
Public statements like the following
are but truthful represent ations OF
the daily work done in Washburn by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs. Maria Ramstad, Main St.,
Washburn, Wis, says: 81 have
observed the workings of Doan S
Kidney Pills and I am in position
to advice their use in all ca es oil
kidney trouble. A member of my
family suffered from inactive kid
neys. This person complained OF
backache and was annoyed.by kidney
weakness. When Doan S Kidney
Pills were advertised, they were
given trial and they soon effected
a cure. Another member of my
family also took this remedy with
great success"
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffa-
10 New York, al d sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no other,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
HAM LIN
LIN COLIN
The ORIGIN Of the Kiss.

I Concerning the kiss and it's orr
gin opinions differ. Some wise men
declare that the kissing habit is one
of the remains of cannibalism and
that its beginning was nothing more
than the carnivorous impulse to
bite. When primitive man gave a
kiss he expressed an affection equal
to his love for his foods. The kiss
meant, 81 love you well enough to
eat YOU" 1t is certain that kissing
was one of the most ancient GUS
toms. It was current among the an
cient Jews and is well known among
all orientals. Nor is it to disappear.
Exalted by the dying act OF more
than one historical hero. sung by
all the poets from Solomon onward,
the kiss is here to stay. The world
could not do without it.--Harper's
Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
A SAVING. Grace.

Emerson says there is always
time for courtesy. Pat, in the fol-
lowing anecdote, might respond
that there was never time for any
thing else. Robert Body Coverly
tells the story in the "Annals OF
the Coyeriy Family"
In the rebellion a bombshell
whizzed toward an Irishman's head.
Pat lodged it with a low bow, and
it went by, taking of the head of a
man behind him.
"Faith,'' exclaimed Pat, eye nivir
knew man to lose anything BY
beip' poltsp
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
Base canard.

Spring chickens were scarce, and
they had killed the ancient game
cock for Sunday dinner.
"Ah," said the old farmer rever-
emily, "this certainly was a game
chicken. In fact, he was the brav-
est in two states"
The star boarder glared at the
carcass of the deceased fowl.
eff l only had an ak" he num-
bled.
"And what would you do with an
ak ?" demanded the farmer curious
ly.
"I'd assassinate the man that
started that expression, The brav-
est are the tenderest.' Chicago
News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17

Wanted: by Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager imam or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $2O and expenses paid eek
ly; expense money advanced. WorE
pleasant; position permanent. Nc
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. SUPERIN-
PENDENT, 1872 Lake ST. Chicago.
ri,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
CLOUD FORMATIONS.
Conditions Which Bring About the
Great Variety In Shape.

Great Variety In Shape.
A good idea of the correct reason
for varying cloud shapes may be
obtained by watching the steam
from railway engine under differ
ent conditions. AS it issues from
the funnel it is transparent water
vapor. On a moist, cloudy day it
will hang in thick, feecy masses in
the track of the train. In dry,
bright weather it will rise in light,
thin wreaths, which quickly disap-
pear, and again when the engine is
standing in station the steam will
collect in masses above it.
These are practically the condi-
lions of cloud formation. The
shapes vary according to height
above the earth, to the temperature
of the particular air current in
which they are. floating, to the force
and direction of the wind at the va
rious attitudes and also in some
measure to the electrical condition
of the atmosphere and the amount
of dust in it.
As rule, the higher the clouds
the lighter they are and the more
widely spread. The SO called mares
tails and mackerel sky are good ex-
amples of this. Some of the former
are over five miles high and are be-
leved to be composed Of minute
particles of ice. The clouds in a
mackerel sky are generally about
three miles high.
The heavy cumulus clouds which
SO often look like vast mountain
ranges are found only in the lower
and moister layers of atmosphere.
Their lower surfaces are from half
to three-quarters of mile above
the earth, while their higher. points
may range from two to three miles
in elevation. Still lower than these
come the heavy, fat masses OF nim-
bus or rain clouds, which are sell
dom more than half a mile above
the earth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
WANTED-Success

WAN TED-Success Magazine
wants an energetic and responsible
man or woman in Washburn to col
.ect for renewals and solicit new
subscriptions during full or SPAR
time. Experience unnecessary
Aay one can start among friend
and acquaintance and build up Il
paying and permanent business
without capital. Complete outfii
and instructions free. Address
'VON,' Success Magazine Room
lob, Success Magazine Building,
New York City, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17

Wanted-Cosmopolisan Magazine
requires the services of represent
tive in Washburn to look after sub
cription renewals and to extend
circulation by special methods which
have proved unusually succesfu
Salary aud commission. Previous
experience desirable but not essen
tial. Whole time or spare time.
Address. with references, H. G.
Campbell, Cosmopolitan magazine,
1889 Broad way, New York City.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17

"What is your last name, my
boy?" asked the teacher of the new
pupil, a frightened looking young
ster of some half dozen years.
Tommy"
''Tommy what ?"
"Tommy Tompkins."
"Then Tompkins is your last
name," turning to his record book.
"No, SIR came the reply with
the air of one accustomed to render
literalness to inquiring elders, 81
don't think SO, sir Tompkins was
my name already when was born,
and aunty says they didn't give me
the other for a whole month after
ward"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
a Household Mediciue

To be really valuable must show
good results from each.
member of the family using it,.
Foley's Honey and Tar does just
this, Whether for children or
grown persons Foley's Honey and
Tar is best and safest for all coughs
colds. Sold by all druggists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
a curious Nam. combination.

"What is in name ?" has been a
question sufficiently unanswered to
still remain a subject for discussion,
but what is in two names should
havega double interest. If yon don't
think so, take two names as well
known as any in American history
and look at them. They are the
names of Lincoln and Hamlin. OF
course there is nothing peculiar
about them as they stand, but set
them differently and observe the re-
suit. For an instance, place them
this wise:
HAM LIN E
LIN COLIN
Read up and down and then
across. There is something in that,
isn't there? Now, again:
ABRA-HAMLIN-CO
Can you find two other names of
two other men whose official lives
and names combine as these do?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17

Stops itching instantly. Cures
piles, eczma, salt rheum, letter, Itch,
hives herpes, scabies-Doan 8 OinS-
ment. At any drug store.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
In Mitigation.

Judge-Hoss thief, you're found
guilty by tn jury. Have y anything
to say as TO why l shouldn't soak y
tn limit Prisoner-Well, judge, it
wasn't your boss I stole.-Cleveland
Leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17

Just think of it. America
greatest weekly-The Weekly
Inter-Ocean and Farmer-with
your home paper-The Wash
burn Times-both one year for
only $3.50 for new subscribers
and SLIP for renewals.
If you are in arrears and will
pay up and at the same time
send us $1.75 we will send you
the Weekly Inter. Ocean and
Farmer one year from date of
your receipt of first paper and
the Times to Jan Ist, 1912. Re-
turn this with $1.50 and we will
send the Times to Jan. 1st, 1911
and the weekly Inter-Ocean one
year.
This is an unheard of offer
and will hold good for a limited
time only, so you must act quick
Write name and address plainly:
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17
DIRECTORY
City Officers.

Mayor Gustav A. Herring
Clerk Hart P. Axelberg
treasurer NelS Lee
Assessor NelS WeSterlund
Chief of Police Bovd Cameron
Aldermen:--D. w. Corning John O'Sullivan.
LIST Ward; Olaf M. Olson, F. A. Bell End
ward; Andrew Nelson, Hans Amply, 3rd
ward; Chas Taberman, Andrew Peterson 4th
ward; D. ]. Estabrook, Barker Thompson,
5th ward; VIM Potvin, Angus Ross 9Th ward
Supervisors-John Walsh, T. H. Robinson,
George Mertz, Ole Aune, Andrew I. Lien,
Ole Ramstead,
Standing Committees
OF the Common Council appointed April 10th.
Judiciary, Rules and Ordinances-Frederi
A. Bell, Angus Ross, Barker Thompson.
Finance and Claims-D, w. Corning, Andrew
Nelson, Frederick A. Bell
Licenses and Assessments-Joh O'Sullivan,
Andrew Nelson, Barker Thompson y
Stationary and Printing!. j. Estabrook
Chas. Taberman, Andrew Peterson
Education and Public Buildings-Hans Am
bly,, d. w. Corning, d. j. Estabrook
Charities and Cemetary Grounds-Angus
Ross, William Potvin, d. j. Esta brook.
Sanitary AfalrS and Sewerage-Barker
Thompson, Angus Ross, William Potvin
Public Property and Public Grouuds-Wm
Potvin, d. w. Corning, Hans Amply
Sidewalks, Grading and Paving Streets-Olaf
M. Olson. Andrew Nelson John o Sullivan
Repair of Streets and BridgesTAndrew Nell
son. John OSullivan, Olaf M Olson
Ere and Water Works-Chas. Taberman, d.
j. Estabrook, Barker Thompson.
Lighting Streets and Public Buildings-John
O'Sullivan Frederick A. Bell, Andrew Nelson
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-11-17

President l.. N. Clausen, H. P. Axelberg, Sc
S. A. Oscar, City Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Absentminded Dyer.

Charles Lamb had 4 friend named
George Dyer who was perhaps the
most absentminded man on record.
1t was Dyer who, leaving Lambs IS
lington home at broad MONDAY,
walked straight into the New river.
He was known to take up a coal scut-
tic instead of his hat. to walk home
with a footman's cockaded hat on and
even to leave one Of his shoes under
the table and get well on his home
ward way before discovering his loss.
He called at friends one morning,
heard that the family was away in
the country, left his name in the
visitors book, and 4 few hours later
called again, asked for the book again
and was astonished to see his own
freshly written name. Once, when
Proctor brcakfasted with him, Dyer
forgot the tea. The omission being
noted, he filed the teapot with ginger.
Proctor left as soon as he could to get
q better breakfast at coffee tavern,
and there Dyer strollcd in and asked
him how he did, quite unconscious OF
having seen him earlier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Alfxtsn1ria Gazettr.
THURSDAY EVENING. MAR. 3. 1911
Do You Really love Doss7

iSd -SfS
Perhaps the final test of anybody's
love of dogs is willingness to permit
them to make a camping ground Of the
bed. There is no other place in the
wcrii that suits the dog quite so well.
On the bed he is safe from being STEP
ped upon, he is out Of the way OF
drafts, he has commanding position
from which to survey what goes on in
the world, and, above all, the surface
is soft and yielding to his outstretched
limbs. No mere man can ever be so
comfortable as a dog looks. Some per-
sons object to having dog on the
bed at night, and it must be admitted
that he lies O little heavily upon ones
limbs, but why be SO base as to prefer
comfort to companionship? To wake
up in the dark night and put your hand
on that warm, soft body. to feel the
beating of that faithful hearts, not
this better than undisturbed sloth? The
best nights rest l ever had was once
when cocker spaniel puppy, who had
Just recovered from stomach ache dose
one to two soda mlntsl and was little
frightened by the strange experience,
curled up on my shoulder like fur
tippet, gently pushed his cold, soft nose
into my neck and there slept sWeetly
and soundly until morning.-H. c. Mer-
win in Atlantic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Peaceful.

Mrs. Frost-Who was it that said
"Peace, perfect peace:" Frost-Some
one whose telephone was out of Or
ider.-Life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Washington, Alexandra &
Mt. Vernon Railway.
Ighyg ALEXANDRIA.


Royal streets, week days, at $40, COS, 60,
80, DO, 6 So. z G5, Is, so, $40, 50, . CO,
10, s 20, 835, 80, 10, 80. 80
1G 10, 10 30, 10 90, II 10, II Is, II so, II 60 g.
ru., Il 10, i2 %, II 80, u So 10, &c, So
/ so, 10, Is. so, Q 80, 05, 8 rs, 8 So, sc
4 l. 25, 80, 4 40, 4 So, 5 10, 8 25, So, 8 50
6 q 6 90, so, 6.5, 7Co, us, z IS, s 90,
81, 8 CO, so, 10 %, 1890, II 10 ard 1855
5undays-7 90, 7S5, $40, 8 20, s 10, 8 90, 20,
8 40, 10 10 90, 10 20, 1100. II 20 and II DO
c. n, Il GO, 1920, 1910, 100 10, 80, 2oo
220, 9 20, 5 90, 800, 8 20, 4 CO., 90, 4 40, 90
20. 20. 6 90, $50, 6 20, Co. 100, z 40, %
$50. 600, $50, 10 CO, 10 Sc, and Il 10 p. Ii.
ZOE MoUuT vRRrCN.
LeaTs Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
dsys, 5 is, $50, SIS, S5l, 1925, II Is, e, M
L %, %, . Sc, 80. 30, s IS, so, 755,
20, 80, 20 30 2nG II so p. II.
;:urGGyE--T 60, SO, $50, 10 80, II 80 8. NJ,
y &c. 80, . 80, 3 90, $50, $50, 63o, 730
s 46 and Il 6 p. N.
SCHEDULE FoR ALEXANDRIA CITY CAB.
NoRTHBoUED.
Leave Ferry Wharf Is, Il, 10, 9 so,
10 -: II co, II So a. NJ; l2 80, G5, 1895,
2 %, 2 4J 80, o., i 80, 5 o., 80, 6 80,
Z 90, 10. 8 %, 9 90, 9 40 D. N.
sOUTHBoUND.
Lave Spring Pork %, s 80, s 56, 8 80
10 10, 10 IS, II 20 3. NJ; u 10, II 50
20, &C. 2 so, Is, SO, 20, 4 80, 5 30
90, 6 70. Or. 8 II. g 4H. Q 25. 10 90 D m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Which Mas the Worse?

"When l returned from our poker
party last night my wife just looked
at me; not a word was spoken
my wife looked at me, too, ano l
don't believe that word was unspo-
ken. Houston Post
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Lawyers Wills.

A remarkable specimen Of lawyer
invalid will was that Of Sir Joseph
Jeckyll, master Of the rolls, who died
in 173S and bequeathed his fortune
after his wife's death to pay off the
national debt. "Sir Joseph was a good
man and q good lawyer was Lord
Mansfeld's comment, ''but his beQuest
was a very foolish one. He might as
well have attempted to stop the middle
arch Of London bridge with his full
bottomed wig" The testator's patriotic
intentions were therefore treated as
proof Of mental weakness, and his Will
was promptly set aside. Among the
many laundering wills that lawyers
have made for their clients, If not for
themselves, the strangest on record
was that Of Dublin gentleman who
left oil his money to the elder son OF
his brother and, if he had no elder
son, to the second.-London Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Raindrops.

Drops Of rain vary in their size per-
haps from twenty-Gfth to a quarter
of an inch IN diameter. In parting
from the clouds they precipitate their
descent till the increasing resistance
opposed by the air becomes equal TO
their weight, when they continue to
fall with uniform velocity. This We
locity is therefore in certain ratio
to the diameter of the drops; hence
thunder and other showers in which
the drops are large pour down faster
than drizziing rain. \ drop Of the
twenty-fifth part of an inch i'll falling
through the air would, when it had
arrived at it's uniform velocity, &C
quire a celebrity Of only eleven and a
half feet per second, while one of q
quarter Of an inch would have We
locity Of thirty-three aud a half feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
= WHARF FOR 2EET RY AUCTION

Att, eide NJ, on sa'uGdsr. March 5.
1870, in front of tie Market Binding, o.
Royal street. the
CORP0RATION FISH UHAFF
~ill be rented for the ensuing twelve months.
The rentor vii BE- reGuir d 10 FURNISH mste-
rial for and lay platform sufic'est to accom-.
modate the trade. All pcsswsys must e X pit
open free from obstruction. The rentor 10
erect no buildings within less distance thaa
20 feet from the south front. No privilege
for the sale Of liquors will be granted incon.
sistent with tre laws cf the city on the sub.
iect.
The rentor will be required to move the
ofisl within IS hours, and none Of j. ,ha!l be
thrown into the liver.
Possession Will be given at once.
No bids will e considered unless the bid
ders shall lie known or vouched for 10 the
uuctioEeer az responsible.
The right 10 reject any or all bios is re-
served.
All tiles landed on the wharf for the use
of the city to be free from wharfage.
Terms: Cash. Payable Immediately af;er
the sale.
By order of the Joint Committee on Public
PROPERTY. CHAS. B. MARSHALL,
feb16 I'd Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
No More
Dust.
VETERAN DUST
EXTERMINATOR
SWEEPING COMPOUND

ia the successful retult OF years of dill
gent study and careful experiment. 1t
is not liquid, bat is Manufactured 10
graduated form. An e7ery day necst-
sity, ret laxury. 1t absorbs dirt and
prevents dust fr IN rising during the pre-
cess OF sweeping. l. makes bare floors
clean and smooth, caves SOUNDING, kills
the dust and germs, bright:ns up old
carpets and rugs, obVistss disastrous
consequences of an inevitable cloud of
dust while sweeping tas old way.
Used on Floors, Tiles, Limo.
ieums, Oil Cloths, Carpets and
Rugs, and possesses prophecies
that firmly grip the dust and dry
cleans them.
Practically indispensable
for D.elIiDgs, Ohces, Stores, Ware
houses, Public Buildings, Schools, Col
iegcs, Hospitals, CLUTCHES, Theatres,
Fl slIs, Restsursnts, Hotels, Factories or
whstsver microhs-!piestad cu:t accum-
uiates on floor space.
II is inexpensive; pays for itself BY
saving hundreds of dollars in damaged
goods esch year, ond it is guaranteed to
do the work OF ext,rmiuatipg dust.
Dust Breeds Consumption
Dust is extremely dissgreeabIe "a we'll
as dangerous, everybody admits that and
srgu ment is unnecessary. Dust is destruc-
live, hence The necessity of using q
Sweeping Compound OF Established
reputstion and dependable quality, be-
ing guaranteed Abtiseptic and Disir-
fectant.
Carpets, Rugs and Art
Squares
Why take up carpets sud beat thsm
to pieces when the Veteran Dust Extsr.
minator Sweeping Compound will grad.
ual!y clean them where they are and
bring back their origins! colors on the
floor without taking them up?
This sweeping Compound does not lag
the dust, but removes it from the floor
by absorption. No dust rises and sweep
log becomes al unalIoyed pleasure in.
stead of nasty drudgery.
FOR SALE ONLY BY
IL. VIM. Ramsay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
A Peacemakcr.

1t Is a commonly accepted belief that
nothing short of being prled loose will
induce a bulldog to give up his grip
on another dog or on an intruder, but
this is Il mistake. \ little household
ammonia poured on him rs near bis
nose as circumstances will allow Will
make him let 30 Immediately. The
fumes Of ammonia are so oyerpower,
ing that n dog cannot possibly main
tain bis grip and his breath at the
same time.-Country Life In America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Potomac & Chesapeake
Steamboat Company,
NEW NORFOLK LINE
On an After October Il
STEAMER ST. JOHNS,

oUTHDoUSD-Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday. Leaves Washington from 9Th st wharf,
8 .. M; Alexandrie. Cameron ct. wharf, $50
D. M; Colonial Beach. 10 p. N. Arrives Old
Point, s a. H.; Norfolk, Z a. m.
NoITHBOUND---Su nday, Wednesday aud
Fridsy. Leaves Norfolk, Commerce st. dock,
p M; Old Point. D. m: Colonisl Beach,
u midnight. Arrives Alexandria. $50 .. M;
Washington, s a. m.
Connections ut Colonial Beach and Wash.
ington with local steamers for Potomac river
landings. At Norfolk and Washin ton With
lines diverging,
Fare, one wsv, $500; round trip, So 90.
". p. EMNERT, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr,
W. T. CARNE, JE., Gen. sgt.
EEARDON d CRIMES, Agents, Alexandria.