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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22

"a most eccentric old chap"
thought the youth. but after one or
two attempts to start a conversation
he humored the old mans mood.
The streets of Lukesdale were a
credit to the town, and this helped
great deal. because the lights were
conspicuously inadequate. The little
burg seemed to have been laid out
all on one street.
At last the two drew near a large
domicile, aristocratic in appearance.
and towering majestically above it's
neighbors.
Your destination" said Warren.
pointing
1t was now dark. The windows of
the house were ablaze.
Up the broad patti leading to the
spacious veranda the two strobe. A
burst of girlish laughter came sud-
denly out to them, and Warren again
chuckled.
II had understood that nv aunt
lives alone" remarked Hampton. un-
easily.
"Then she must have company, :"
suggested the old gentleman dryIy
"That certainly isn't her voice"
A mind picture Of his glum rala.
tive, sharp featured. suspicious eyed
flashed for an instant before the
minds eve of Hampton. Warren was
right. Miss Wade must be entertain
ing.
Warren surprised the youth by
stepping up to the door, and in a
perfectly at home manner, finging it
wide open.
Enter" he wheezed, dramatically.
and as Hampton. dazzled by the
light. obeyed the voice of the old
gentleman followed him across the
threshold. This is Mr.. Hampton of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
TRIES TO ADOPT BABY WHALE

hurried abaft. He was doomed to-
grievous disappointment. The wait Of
the ocean had disappeared. The cap
tain clapped loud and long, initiating
the mother whales endearing spout,
which he had learned as child on
the great arctic circle, but all in vain.
The whalette had gone to the depths
With tears in his eyes, sobs in his
throat and the milk in the can. Cap
tain Pentland was obliged to pilot the
Lady Mine on her way.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
Who Lost This Love Note.

Winsted, Coma man living In
Riga, N Y, has had the following
lad" inserted in the Millerton news
paper:
Found, lady's Jacket, lost from
some automobile. Note found in one
of the pockets reads: oh. how I'd
like to hug this coat if only for min
ute, but how much nicer it would be
ii you were onls-s' in It'll"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
VIII Save Wild Flowers.

vienna.-To prevent the devasta-
ton of the beautiful valleys among
the mountains near Vienna, the city
council has forbidden the sale in the
streets of the rare wild flowers, such
as the wood anemone, wild syclamen,
all kinds Of gentian, narcissus, iris,l
orchids, lilies and hart's-tongue fern.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
Swallows Turtle Eun.

Pittsburg. PA turtle egg which
continued its process of incubation
after being swallowed, may cost the
life of William Douglas. On June Is
Douglas ate some turtle soup. Sew
eral days later he became i'll and
when operated on a turtle egg the
size of small hen egg was removed
with the life within the egg unim-
paired. Serious inflammation has re-
suited
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
PARIS HAS TREASURE TROVE

expected to get his share of the treas.
ure, but his employer. 1t is alleged, has
refused to look at the matter in that
light The result is that the actual
finder, who is too poor to retain a law.
yer, has applied for leave to sue in
forma pauperis. AS to the original
owner of the gold, he or she is sun.
posed to have been some person who
hid it in the ground during the war of
1870, and probably persisted in those
troubled times. At any rate, the right.
full heirs to tn pots of gold would not
easily be traced
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
BLOWS TOAD FROM HIS HORN

Ohlinger rested until his companions
had played another selection. when he
went at the job for the second time.
One master blow sent the toad flying
from the horn thirty feet, and min
ute later the echo from Ohlinger's
instrument was again heard over the
distant hills.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22

the young president OF the board of aldermen
succeed the
Mr. Mitchell
his
He went in for political science the science
history o
of
o
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
Tenants Reward.

A certain landlord called on a ten
ant one DAY and said: Jones, I'm GO
ing to raise your rent" What for?"
Jones asked, anxiously. Have taxes
gone up!" mo, not at all" the land
lord answered, but l see you've paint
ed the house and put in new range
and bathtub. That, of course, ought
to make it bring more rent"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
MILKING HIS COWS TO MUSIC
Boston Millionaire Dairyman Finds
Photograph Increases Yield-Es-
tabIished Fixture.

Boston.-Johp Munro Longyear,
Brookline's greatest millionaire, Is
milking his celebrated Jersey cows
IN the accompaniment of phono-
graph and the latest popular musical
selections. A daily record is kept of
the quantity produced at each milk
ing.
The mixers noticed that some of
the more irritable cows were quiet
when the monograph was playing.
The next night one of the mixers
brought the photograph to the barn,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
Conslderate.

At the time of King Edwards fu.
neral a large crowd was assembled
near Victoria station as King George
was driving by to meet the kaiser.
Take off yer hat. Johnny" said a
British workman to his small son.
fer this is the new king a-coming
an l wouldn't like i'm to think g
wasn't wanted. Success Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
IN THE HOUSE OF GOVERNORS

William George Jordan has been appointed
secretary of the house of governors His selec-
ton by the governors is recognition of his sery-
ices as the founder Of this unique institution,
which is likely to become ultimately an official
feature OF the government Mr.. Jordan proposed
the idea several years ago. 1t was Immediately
adopted by President Roosevelt and a confer
ence of governors was called at Washington to
consider the conservation Of national resources.
me results OF the conference were important
that the governors on their own initiative called
meeting to discuss plans for greater uniformity
in state legislation. At that conference it was
decided to make the house of governors a per-
manent institution and resolution was passed
offering vote OF thanks to Mr.. Jordan for his
promotion OF the third house. William George
editor and pupncist Some years ago he gave
; his time to writing. He has written largely ON
topics Mr.. Jordan is the only member OF the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
BARGAIN Rates.

1--WE are thinking of spending ths
summer at Drearyhurst."
But why go to that lonely placer,
The tickets seemed attractive. We
can get them for $4.98 EACH"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
Rritain,s Rarest stamn

London.-An unused copy of the,
Great Britain &25 stamp. orange ON
blue paper, Queen Victoria issue,
brought $315 at a sale. This is Brit,
aims rarest stamp.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22

Will Receive One Million immigrants
Records of the port of New Yorb
since the beginning of the year show
that the nation will receive one mil
lion immigrants before 1911 comes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22

and there was the same increase in
the milk yield as on the previous
night Since then the photograph
has been an established fixture in the
Longyear dairy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
NEW YORK'S ACTING MAYOR

Greater far than the governorship of many
states, perhaps than any of them, Is the mayor
ship of New York, which has lately been filed
by young man of only thirty-John Purroy Nit
chell, who became the acting chief executive of
the metropolis upon the disability of Mr.. Gaynor.
He IS undoubtedly the youngest chief executive
any great American city has had and it
shows the great American capacity for govern
ment when so young a man can step into seat
Of power great of honor so high and RESPONSE
bilities vast.
Within an hour after Mayor Gaynor had been
struck down by an assassin's bullet it is safe to
say that at least half the men in New York who
give any attention to public affairs and their man
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
Just as Good.

Chollie Spooner-Jimmy, can you
get me lock of your sisters hair?
Jimmy-Nope, she locks her door
nights. But / en- tell you where she
buys it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
A Real Humorist.

"T believe that man is a real hui
morist."
What makes you think SOP"
"He refrained from making a pun
on my name, and it's so easy to do"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22

the highest
which that He knight 1888 though
chiefly
chancellor
1898
1905
years member and for eight chairman of the Judiciary
1888 he Miss Calais
in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
STRANGE REASONING.

We may forgive those who love us;
we cannot forgive those whom we
IOve.-La Rochefoucauld.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22

and Two sisters
nousand dollars
arrested and imprisoned
Jonn actively
were repulsed John Mossan
released but their
TO prevent their
small dugout
vessel
with
vessel which wfthstood
on bar In the har shot Moissants revolver halted After
some discussion the
During the night another wreckng
vessel The
rigging the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
hehram Proverh.

Happy the man that hath beau
tiful wife; his days shall be increased.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
HEADS KNIGHTS OF PYTHiAS

George M. Hanson, recently installed as SUI
preme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, halls
from Maine. Mr.. Hanson suggests physical and
intellectual strength. Erect, broad shouldered,
strong capable of enduring vigorous and pro-
longed labor, and equally capable of mental activ-
ity and strain. he combines the essential qualities
of forceful and successful chief executive.
By profession lawyer he has been of the
leaders of the bar of his state He has taken
part in public affairs and held public office. In
the city of Calais, in which he lives, he has been
twice elected mayor. He appointed collector
of customs by President Cleveland, and by Cover
Cobb of Maine member of the commission
for the revision and codfcation of the tax laws
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-22
MOISSANT, THE MAN-BIRD

John Moissant, the young Chicagoan who star
tied the world by his flight the Dover chan
mel with a passenger on his way from Paris to
Lond,A. has been soldier of fortune" from his
early youth. Moissant was born of Spanish par
ents and is architect He suddenly came into
prominence when he Unexpectedly flew from
Etampes to the Issy military ground, passing
over the Eiffel tower.
Moissant is thirty-fve years old and is of
slight build. He Is seemingly very jovial in tenn
permanent. He first visited Paris some months
ago and became interested in the study of avia-
tion He had two machines built after his own
designs and found the subject so fascinating that
he determined to become practical airman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05

of enemies. but easily accessible and vul-
nerable on all sides. Germany has been
since remotest times the object OF nos'lie
assaults.
For a period Of 400 years the German
trihes were compelled to defend their In
dependence from the Romans. Later
came the horrible invasion of the Huns,
the piracies by the Mortimer. the ire
ouent attacks by the Magyars. Monsois
and Turks.
During the thirty years war Germany
served as the great battle-ground iol
Spanish, Swedish. italian and Hungarian
troops, who reduced the population from
seventeen to four millions and made s the
In aaxony. during the two years 1881 and
1882. 94s.Ooo persons were killed or swept
In wnrtemburT over 100000 lost their
lives. and eight cities. forty-ave towns,
sixty-five churches and 5000 houses were
burned. The Palatinate. having at that
time q population Of 10000. suffered a
loss Of $1,000. and In some parts Of Thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05

and MULTIPLICATION. AS It's name in
dlcates, the boil weevil passes nearly all
of it's life in the fruit Of the plant and
cannot be reached with poison. From egg
to adult stage requires but fourteen days.
and a single pair will lay enough eggs In
a season to reproduce 134.0OO.OOO individ-
uals
Much good was expected from the in
PRODUCTION Of the Guatemalan ant. In its
own country the natural enemy OF the
weeyil but this importation succumbed
to changed climatic conditions. A native
ant, however known as Solenopsis gem
lnata. and which travels up and down the
cotton stalk, has taken issue with the
weeviI, first fighting him as an inter-
loper and later hunting him out as an
article of diet According to the bureau
of entomology. Solenopsis geminata Is re-
sponsible for the destruction Of more than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05

possible abandonment of cotton raising
as result of its ravages have subsidized.
In 1895 the weevil was not known in
this country outside of few counties on
the southern Texas coast. BY 1908 1t had
extended northward over much of east
ern Texas and in October of that year 1t
established isolated colonies in Louisiana.
By 1906 the enemy had entered nearly
all of the cotton counties of Texas, had
overspread Louisiana and was present in
parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas, and it
mas since invaded Mississippi
Some idea of the damage wrought may
be obtained from a comparison of yields
in ten counties that We're free from the
weevii in 1899. but badly infested in 1902.
The yield in the latter year was only Al
per cent as great as in the former.
The pest is hard to exterminate on ac-
count Of its habits and rapidly OF growth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05
ringia more than 80 per cent of the popu-

ringia more than 80 per cent Of the popu-
lation persisted.
The seventeenth and eighteenth centu-
ries brought the frequent rails by the
French, who left the ruins Of hundreds of
beautiful castles on the Rhine. Moselle
visits.
The beginning Of the nineteenth century
saw the onslaught of that monstrous ad
venturer, Napoleon I. by whom Germany
was Inundated as never before. The Inn
perial mantle was torn into shreds and
stamped into the dust. The German king
doms and states were given by Napol on
as presents to relatives and favorites
who made the German cities ring with
their gay life. Would any nation ignore
the lessons taught by such an unhappy.
terrible past?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05
THE BOIL WEEVIL FIGHT.
Pair Lays Enough Eggs to Reproduce
$4,000 600 individuals.

from The New Orleans Picayune.
The boil weevil is undoubtedly the most
serious menace the cotton planter has
ever faced. Until II arrived there was
apparently nothing to prevent steady
increase in cotton products answering to
enlarging demands of the world. as 1t
was generally held that within the area
now devoted to cotton raising there could
be produced double the present crop. This
bright outlook faded before the weevil. al
though the earlier apprehensions of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05
GERMANY'S HARD LESSONS.
Europe's battle-ground Has Been
Ravaged Time and Again.

From McC1Me's.
Occupying the greater portion of Gen.
trail Europe. Germany Is in political re-
spects the most unfavorably located coun-
try In the world.
Nowhere protected by such natural
boundaries as large rivers or high noun
tain ranges, which would block the way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05

half the weevils that fall before their nat
ural enemies. Good results have followed
the introduction OF new cultural methods
such as burning the cotton stalk in the
fall as soon as possible after the last
Of the crop has been gathered. and by in
ducing speedy maturity Of the following
seasons crop through early planting and
the use of fertilizers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05

'"The Chinese worship ancestors"
How queer. BY the way. have you
heard the latest? Marjorie Is engaged to
real live duke."-Louisville Courier
Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05

Enterprising and adj
vertising are almost
synonymous terms.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by The
Development, Improvement and Edu-
cational Committee of the Anadarko
Commercial Club, at the office Of E. H.
Lieutweiler, until Wednesday evening,
500 p. NJ, April 2Oth, 1910, for the
complete construction of the City Park
auditorium. Bids will be considered
on foundations and concrete work.
Also on carpenter work. Also on wood
structure. Each bid must be accom-
panied by certified check to the amount
of five per cent OF the bid The COM
mittee reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. Plans and specifications
may be seen on file in my office.
f. II. LIEUTWEILER,
55-Std. Chm of Committee.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
3. AND G. BARGAINS

Two room house, good we'll and
barn. so ft. lot IN Bath addition. Price
5000, part cash, terms on balance.
4 room house, two so # lots, good
well and out buildings in Bath Addi-
tion for Sl4OO.
Only two $125 lots in Bath addition
on the installment plan. Act quick.
room house, good location, so fl
lot, for short time only. Price 5000.
room house close in, Price $3.50.
terms on part.
room house, two so # lots. good
we'll, good barn, other out buildings,
storm cave, all fenced. A Bargain,
only so. so.
Two room house close in for only
$3.50.
room house, corner lot, good we'll,
cave. barn, fruit trees, for only
$1,000.
room house. so # lot, shed, barn
in Bath addition for only $3.50.
2 room house close in, barn. plas-
tered and painted. Price $500. terms
on part.
room house, so ft. lot, we'll and
shed barn for $3.50. One half cash,
balance on terms.
This is only few of our bargains
Sle US before buying Remember we
have the property. See us for your
arm loans. Best of terms.
BALDWIN G. GIBBS co.
Anadarko. Okla.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
Notice to
Purchasers

l will receive sealed bids
upon the following described
property, UP to and includ-
ing Tuesday April 10th, 1910.
Bids to be mailed or handed
in to the undersigned at
Anadarko, Okla, the same
being part Of the property be-
longing to the Estate of Karl
Preger, deceased. One good
Farm and improvements
containing 100 acres being
the Sc Ia 20, 9, 10, about 7
miles southeast of Anadarko.
One farm and good improve
ments containing 80 acres
being the East 1-2 Sc Ia
81, 8, 10, about 3 miles north
Of Anadarko. One fine farm
good house and improve
ments containing 100 acres
of good land about z l-2
miles southwest of Anadar-
ko, being the SW 1-48, 6, 9.
Now is your opportunity
to buy good farms near town
at reasonable prices.
Max Goldman, Executor.
Karl Pregers, Estate.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20

Wanted-Table boarders. by the
week. See Mrs. 7. j. Townsend, 1872
West Oklahoma Ave. Close in. 81 .d9t
Good rooms for rent, See b. d.
Bullen West of Postoffice
58-dtf
Bargains in Furniture for 30 days
more only at Miller's Furniture
Store. 60-G6t.
Furniture at your own price for 80
days more at Miller's Furniture
Store. 60-d6t
Rose Comb Rhode Island eggs
Range eggs, 90 cents per Is. $3.50
per so; $500 per 100. Pen eggs 81. so
per l5, &.00 per so.
Mrs. Ola Mccormick,
Gracemont, Okla.
For Rent-Brick business building
near p. o.. also room residence. G.
d. Driskell. 60 diff.
|. Levi ogle went to Waurika, Tues
day with his brother ]. w. ogle.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20

The custom tailoring habit is pure
folly-waste of time, waste of money.
Every man who has been paying frem
1926 to $50 for his suits (msde to or
der,) il, positive proof lie has been
living behind the times and not keep
ing posted on modern affairs. The
minute you slip on one of our Hart
Shnffner & Marx or Fashion" suits
you are going to have the surprise of
your life. We stand ready to give
you clothes which will fit better and
wear better than any made to. order
clothes, and save you money. All the
other necessary accessories, in hats,
shirts, hose. shoes and neckweAr.
YOUNHEIM'S s
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20

For Salc-Lades saddle pony, cash
or on reasonable terms.
49.4t Lee N. Wallis
For Rent-Rooms furnished or un-
furnished, private residence, good
location.
4S.6td, E. C. Sehlitt.
For Sale-Fine residence property
Bath 2nd addition. Modern room
house, path, closets, etc. good barn,
storm cellar with wash room on top,
house wired for lights, city water,
pleasant location. Part cash, part
time. See owner at residence or P. o.
Box l02 Anadarko.
90 l2l j. j. Thompson.
The Healer has had ten years
eXperience-let him help you.
54-tf.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
COTTON SEED FOR PLANTING

The time for cotton planting Is
about here. We have on hand a sup.
ply of first class planting seed. These
seed have been thoroughly cleaned by
machinery and are entirely free from
dir, bolls and all foreign matter.
Indications are this will be fine
cotton year. Better get some of these
seed and put in a few acres.
Anadsrko Cotton Oil Mill.
5f-d-w-3
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
TERRY GINS AT
VERDEN BURNS

The Terry Gin at Verden burned
ct au early hour Monday mcrung,
loss about $4,000, insurance $4,000. Az
Verden is without adequate means CT
fighting fires of this magnitude, the
building was consumed IN a very short
time after the first alarm was given.
w. W. Terry was absent in Texas
when the fire occurred.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
DO YOU BUILD STORM CAVES?

If you do and will consider a
splendid new drop head Singer
sewing machine on a trade, call
at this office and get particulars.
54.tf.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
Notice

Look out for G. L. Young, Veteri-
nary Surgeon and Dentist. of the
Veterinary College, Kansas City,
who will be Slocated at the Blue
Rarn3April first. If
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
DRUGLESS HEALING

Prof. J. E. Neill, the Healer.
Next door w. T. Melton, Bath
Addition, Anadarko, Okla. Con-
sultation Free. Free treatment
every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoons during April. Investi-
gatel 54-tf.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
SOCIAL UNION

The Social Union of the Presoyter-
ian Church will meet with Mrs c.
Ross Hume Wednesday, April 18th
at . 80 o'clock st her home on West
Central Boulevard. All members are
urged to be presen. for special work.
Mrs S. F. Austin. Pres.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
Pasture for Rent

80 Acres good pasture for horses
for rent. Good running water, we'll
fenced. 8 l.2s miles from Anadarko.
7. j. Sullivan, l1s Broadway.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
PIANO TUNING

A. Lewis is in the city ard viii D,
glad to receive orders for piano tuning.
Call or phone Southern Hotel. Work
htst class and prices reasonable.
30 3ti
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
PIANO TUNING

am prepared to tune pianos
guarantee satisfaction or no
Served z years in factory
know the business thorough
Call at 327 South Boundry.
~ Moore. 5o'd3O.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-04-20
LOOK HERE

5 Mrs. Chesterman is ready to
weave your rags into Carpets
and Rugs. Call and see the work.
East South Boundry. One Block
East of Gin.