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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
Civilization and Eyesight.

1t is sometimes mistakenly supposed
that primitive races have naturally bet
Ger eyesight than civilized ones. That
Is not exactly true. Nature works more
slowly than that, and in the records of
mower or acuteness of sight some French
artilIerymen proved to be as well fur
nlshed as the most keen. sighted Arabs:
Native races often appear to have keen
eyesight simply because they know what
70 look for and where TO look for it. But
as soon as reading is introduced to a race
shortsightedness begins to appear with
progressive frequency, and some. strik-
ing instances of this relation to cause
and effect have appeared among the
school children of Egypt.-London Daily
1Hranhic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
Left to Her Judgment.

Gam / the first girl you ever kissed %
asked the fair young thing from the
refuge of his shoulder.
We'll" he replied, latter the way my
arm just naturally slipped around your
waist as you unconsciously leaned to-
ward me. and my fingers tilted your chin
as you unconsciously lifted your head,
and I bent forward where your lips were
waiting, and didn't get the kiss either on
your nose or your chin, but where it be-
Ronged-after all that. and with the
knowledge of the subject which you have
displayed, l shall say nothing, except
that [ leave the question to your own
6udgment."-ife.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
The Loon a Good Diver.

AS a diver the loon excels, and nat
urally. for it is his sole means of live
lihood. Not only is he marvelously quick.
but he can remain under water for a
seemingly endless time. In swimming
under water he uses both wings and feet,
and can go for several hundred yards in
this fashion. The loon. like many other
water fowls. sleeps on the water with his
head tucked under his wing.-St. Niche
laS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

The Australians having noted the
tremendous rush of American and Brit
ish farmers to the Canadian Northwest,
and the development of that section
which has resulted from settlement by
up-to-date farmers, are eager to secure
similar material for citizenship. The
cabinet of Victoria has decided to dis
patch commissioners to the UnitedsStates
and to England, to set forth the agri-
cultural advantages of that ~antipodean
colony. But a move across the line into
Canada is to Americans like a ~re-loca-
ton in ones own country, and Australi-
ans will find it difficult to induce a heavy
flow of immigration in their direction
until all the tillable lands in the Canadi-
an Northwest, and in the newly-irrigated
sections of the Urited States, are taken
nm.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
IN o M
Wife of the Ambassador Impresses Ital.
ian Society.

- A AA so. .
ROME, Jan. 13.-The King and
Queen have just given their reception to
the diplomatic body for New Years
greetings. Mrs. Leishman was present,
this being practically her official entree
into Rome society. She created a most
favorable impression among the beauty
loving Italians, who know pretty women
and beautiful clothes when they see
them. A curious fact is that Ambassa-
dor Le;shman cannot present his daugh-
ter, the Countess de Contradiction, at
court, although he can other Americans,
as she married a F~renchman, md, al
though a widow. still is considered a
Frenchwoman. Therefore the good of
fees of the French ambassador will have
to be requisitioned and the presentation
take place almost at once. Mrs. Leish-
man and her daughter, who are staying
at the Excelsior hotel, together with the
ambassador. have been the recipients of
much hospitality on the part of other
members of the diplomatic body, as well
as the court. Roman aristocracv. and the
American colony. Mrs. Leishman's first
appearance was at a musical given by
Mrs. Crowninshield at the American
academy in Villa Mirafiore. where Leish-
man already has made himself popular
among the academicians.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

The closeness of the INTERPOLATION Of
natures elements and forces is revealed
in the appeal Of the Wisconsin Asso-
citation of Bcekeepers for the enactment
of a law prohibiting the use of poison
GUS sprays on fruit trees during the
time when the trees are in full bloom,
as the bees which add to their stores
from such trees are apt to be poisoned.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

The first month of 1910 has rolled up
a fire loss in the United States and Can
ada a~ggregating only $~15,175,4OO. That
this is small for a January fire loss may
be inferred from the fact that the figure
was $50, $4,000 for January a year ago
and 500, 1852, 900 for January, 1908.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

With the greatest respect for the good
qualities of Gen. Lee, it would have
been in better taste for Virginia to have
presented his efigy to the nation in an
other garb than that Of the military or
SANITATION which waged war against the
government for four years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
Would Give Her Away.

Officiating clergyman-''At the we'd
ding this evening. Mr.. Simpkins, do you
lintend to give your daughter away"
Mr.. Simpkins-"Surei l don't expect
ANY remuneration; besides that, I'm only
hoo glad TO get her off my hands!'-
jCharles Cormac Mullin in Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
No Words Wasted.

Nora was a treasure of a servant,
whose habit of speech was often indi.
rect. but was frequently picturesque
and Unexpectedly expressive. One even
ing "the master" was sitting in the IL
brary when the doorbell rang. Nora
answered it, and on her return through
the hall the master" inquired who It
was.
1T was a young man, sor," replied
Nora.
well, what did he want?' was the
question.
"Oh, he was just lookin' for the
wrong number, sor." Lippincott's
Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

The fines of twenty-five dollars each
imposed on three miners for the Colorado
Fuel & Iron Company, at Crested Butte,
Colorado, are not heavy, but they may
be sufficient to warn all who are engaged
in coal-workings that they must have
proper regard for the safety of their fell
lows. Hundreds of lives have been lost
in mines through sheer recklessness on
the part of men who above all others
should realize the need Of rigid care.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

Princeton, Indiana, reports that
ground hogs in that vicinity have been
violating tradition for weeks past by
coming of their burrows on sunny
days. Figuring one cold snap for every
time they crawled back for a short nap,
Indiana must be booked for a cool sum-
M
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

The German Reichstag's authorization
of the tariff agreement with America
without a dissenting vote showed the
friendly feeling as well as mutually of
interests existing between the two coun-
%Y.;oc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

men, born to the purple. 1t Is because the women OF
America are loyal and patriotic citizens; because they
know the necessity of having good men in ONCE; because
they want good schools and the children protected from
every evil that they may become good citizens in the
future; because they believe that they can do infinitely
more toward attaining these things Il they stand on the
same plane with their husbands and brothers. with rea-
sonable human beings and given the ballot.
No one claims that all women are thoroughly con-
scientious or that their judgment would never be at
fault. Neither do I think that all women would be
benefited by the privilege of the ballot. l do not think
that all men vote honestly or that all men should have
a vote. Yet they do have it, to the exclusion of women;
a great majority of whom are thoroughly worthy and
capable:-North American Review.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

liver into activity by gentle methods.
They do not scour, grippe or weaken. They
are a tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves ~invigorate instead Of weaken.
They enrich the blood and enable the
stomach to get all the nourishment from
food that is put into it. These pills con-
tain no calomel they are soothing, heal
ing and stimulating. For sale by all drug
gists in 10c and Csc sizes. If you need
ity absolutely free OF Charge. MUM
YON'S, 8 and Jefferson Sts., Phil
adeIphia, Pa.
Munyon's Cold Remedy cures a cold In
one day. Price 25c. Munyon's Rheuma-
tism Remedy relieves in a few hours and
cures in a few days. Price csc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
PAPERS b PEOPLr

for sport. Get the habit of opening your eyes and ears
to the many irregularities and wrongdoihgs of those
who hunt for riches alone, and learn to report violations
of the law made in defense of the helpless. Do not be
a case of arrested development, but help establish the
fashion of hunting for truth, righteousness and justice.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

Stirred by a recent murder in an Ital-
ian quarter, Chicago Italians are de-
handing the employment in that city
of more Italians as detectives and police
men. The demand seems reasonable.
1t is a rule that order among foreign
groups is best maintained by those who
understand their language and customs
and who know how to arouse their SYM
pathies on behalf of law and order. The
lamented Detective Petrosino OF New
York was an example of how loyal and
useful an Italian can be to the police
department of an American city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

Ex-Director of the Mint Roberts, who
is now a banker in Chicago, avs b
the bankers are Indifferent to the propo-
sition to establish postal savings banks.
He overcomes his own Indifference to
the extent of half a column of opposi-
ton. One of his objections is that the
depositors will lose interest on their
money = that the government will pay
only 2 per cent. interest, while savings
banks now in operation under private
auspices offer 8 and 4 per cent. 1t
would be too bad of course to let Uncle
Sam ''bunko" the poor depositors; but
has Mr.. Roberts reflected that there will
be no law to compel the public to bank
with Uncle Sam.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
THE WASHBURR TIMES.
WASHBURN, WIS.
WASHBURN PRINTING CO., . Publishers

1t is true that in every comet year
something unpleasant happens. 1t is
also true that something unpleasant hap
pens in every other year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

Among the important movements
contemplated in Japan are the quadru-
pling of the Toxic okohoma railway,
and the improvement of the Kioto-Kobe
line.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
THE APPEAL OF POLITICS TO WOMAN.
BY Rosan70nd Lee Sufherial

1t is just possible that If political equality
had been ours from the beginning OF this
country, without the long and bitter struggle
for it, we might have priced 1t less keenly.
So all the more for the effort, when 1t comes
and it is SO right that it must come-suf-
frage will be held a dearer privilege and more
sacred possession by the women OF America
than 1t ever has been, or ever can be by the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

A good many people who believe
they are Indignantly protesting against
sin are really gossiping.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

carnation, implying that man can become master of his
destiny, he being the result of his own individual past,
being what he has made himself.
The savage of to-day is the saint of the future; all
tread a similar road; all are destined to ultimate hui
man perfection. Pain follows on mistakes and is ever
remedial; strength is developed by struggle; we reap
after every sowing the inevitable result; happiness
growing out OF the right, sorrow out of the wrong. The
babe dying shortly after birth pays in the death a debt
owing from the past, and returns swiftly to earth, de
layed but for brief space and free of his debt to gather
the experience necessary for his growth. Social virtues,
though placing a man at a disadvantage in the struggle
for existence, perhaps even leading to the sacrifice OF
his physical life, build a noble character for his future
lives and shapes him to become a servant Of the nation.
In every case the individual past explains the individ-
ual present, and when the laws Of growth are known
and obeyed a man can build with a sure hand his future
destiny, shaping his growth on lines of ever increasing
beauty until he reaches the stature OF the perfect man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
rs WOMAN FITTED TO RULE?
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

Some of us talk and think a lot of the suf-
ferings Of the woman through the historic
period. Suppose we have suffered some; we
came through, didn't we? We aren't exter-
minated yet. II it hadn't been for the good
of the race that we should have adopted a
subordinate place in the civilized world, it
would never have happened.
We are behind man in civilization. We are
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

The city is always in the situation of
a poor man with very extravagant
toefaO
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

less suffering he inhicts in order to satisfy a savage in
stinct inherited from past ages, and If he could further
realize how this same hunting instinct with its expendi-
ture of time and money could be directed into channels
of comfort and pleasure to his less fortunate associates
and with a thousandfold greater satisfaction to himself,
how glad he would be to make the change and how much
better off the world would be-
Come with us almost any day and join the hunt for
wretched, worn out, limping, sore and suffering horses
that may be seen on the city streets, especially in the
poorer quarters; do something to alleviate the over
worked, overdriven, and cruelty treated beasts of burden.
and YOU will have the satisfaction of having done one
of the most unselhsh pieces of benevolence for which
YOU will not receive any thanks, but which will make
Won feel far better than if you had hunted wild animals
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

dependent creatures, because we have to depend on 9TH
ers. If society will profit by our effort to attain mans
level in these matters, it is our duty to strive towards
that end. If the time is not yet here, we serve the race
best by staying where we are.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

Constant pressure day by day wears
the hardest rock away" Secretary
Dickinson of the War Department is
not a hard rock. He has succumbed TO
pressure from friends Of the expelled
West Point cadets and sent a set of
modified regulations regarding discipline
TO Superintendent Scott. Hereafter
cadets who practice hazing may be dis
missed only when the offense is accom-
panied by manifestations indicating i'll
will or malice. 1t is a great pity that
the matter was rot left entirely to Super
intendent Scott and the faculty of the
military academy. Before that tribunal
political considerations would have been
apinfuential.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
REORGANIZATION AND IT'S NECESSITY.
By Annie BeSanf.

Oy HHHTc DcSdH1'
There are out three explanations Of human
inequalities, whether of faculties, of opp0r-
~tuntties, of circumstances l.. Special crea-
ton by God, implying that man is helpless,
his destiny being controlled by an arbitrary
and incalculable will. ii. Heredity, as sug-
gested by science, implying an equal helpless
ness on mans part, he being the result Of a
past over which he had no control. III. Rein
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

Ivy don't you reduce der price on
does all-vool suits?" wat! Vos you
crazy? Vid cotton so high?'-Puck.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03
HUNTING IN ITS VARIOUS PHASES.
BY Hugo Krause.

One of the greatest fallacies OF the day is
that we must hunt for large opportunities
alone while countless smaller chances for do
ing good are constantly passed by unnoticed.
A large city like Chicago offers an unsurpass-
ed hunting ground for philanthropfc people.
both rich and poor. If the man of means who
annually betakes himself to hunting game in
neighboring states could but realize the ruth
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-03

tastes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-17
BASKET
BALL NOW
ON DECK

The Hammond basketball team last
night defeated the Gazooks of the
Hammond Athletic association on the
high school gym floor, the score having
been 10 to 16. The Gazooks are the
second team of the H. A. A, and put
up a good game. Seventy five people
were present.
At the II. A a. club rooms the minor
teams put up a nice game, too. Harry
Morganau, who has charge of the club S
basketball schedule, said today that no
games with out-of-town teams would
be played before the 1st of the year.
1here Will be inter-team games at the
club house until the 1st of the year,
and after that the schedule with the
out-of-town teams will be opened. Mr..
Morganau has quite a number of games
scheduled with Chicago teams, but is
anxious to meet all the big teams in
Lake county Ralph Wicker is al
ready beginning to get results with the
H S. team. The next game will be
with the Austin high on Dec. %.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-17
AGED GROWN POINT
LbDY PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Magdelena Sasse, Rel
let of Lake Co. Pioneer,
Dead at 76.
Especial to TIE TINES

Crown Point, Ind, Dec. 17.-Mrs
Magdalena Sasse one of Crown Points
oldest pioneer citizens widow of the
late Henry E. Sasse and mother of
Herman E. Sasse of Crown Point died
at the home on Main street late Thurs
day night, the news of her sudden de-
mise not becoming known until Friday
morning. Mrs. Sasse had not been
sick previous to her death, beyond a
frailness due to her advanced years
and her passing away was entirely un-
looked for. She lived only a short
time after she called her son and noti-
fed him that she was very sick. Ply
sicians were called but were unable to
save her life She was nearly rs years
of age, and has been a resident here
for many years, where she was much
respected and loved. The funeral will
occur on Sunday afternoon from hel
late home on Main street the service
being at 2 o'colck.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-17
MASONS
HAVE AN
ELECTION

The annual election of officers in the
Blue lodge of Garfield lodge No. $50 re-
suited in the selection of August
Schneider as worshipful master, Will
liam Jones senior warden and DIR. E. NJ
Shanklin as junior warden. Dr. w. f.
Howat was elected trustee
w. M.-Elect Schneider is not expect
ed to announce his appointments until
some time next week. The crowd last
night taxed the capacity of the seats
in the lodge room and many chairs had
to be brought in.
The interest centered in the election
of the worshipful master and for the
third year the defeated candidate lost
out
Mr.. Schneider has been a faithful at
tendant at all of the meetings of the
lodge and is considered eminently well
qualified for the position to which he
was elected. After his election he
was given an enthusiastic round of ap-
plause.
The Hammond Commandery will have
an election of officers next Monday
and the Chapter will elect officers on
| the last Wednesday of this month This
Will complete the election of officers
! for the year in all of the lodges of the
order, the shriners having elected of
fcers last week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-17
SENTIMENT
AGAINST SALE
SSl)BSDING

The board of education's firm stand
to proceed with the sale of the school
property and the realiza ton by the
public that the move is in the inter
est Of the whole city, especially in the
immediate interest of the community.
is gradually bringing about a subsid-
ence of the agitation against the sale
of the property
Those who are in favor of the sale
of the property argue the question as
to how the property should be sold
They ask: rs it preferra BILE to sell tH>
entire property to one individual or
syndicate to insure symetry and uni
formity in the building that is to occu-
by the site, or is it better to sell the
property in twenty-five and fifty feet
lots in order to give local capitalists
an opportunity to bid on the property"
The latter course with the proviso
that the buildings be erected within
a limited time and be up to a certain
standard seemingly is the most popu-
lar.
Henry Bicknell. member of the
school board. said today: The sale of
/ the property is the only solution that
! can see to give Hammond relief in
the school question. and at the same
time put i. on a par with other pro-
gerssive cities. ] would prefer to see
the property sold in twenty-five and
fifty-foot lots in order to give our local
people chance to bid, but in that
/ case ] would want to see a clause in
serted in the title providing that the
buildings must be built within a GER
tain time and be up to certain stand
1 ard"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-17
F. c. WILLIAMS
MOVES FROM
HAMMOND

Frank c. Williams and his family,
who have lived in Hammond for the
past ten years. have moved from this
city to Lagrange, where he had pur-
chased a residence and will hereafter
make his home.
Mr.. Williams is well known in Ma
sonic circles. He has been twice elect
ed high priest of the chapter and has
been eminent commander of the Com
mandery. He is also a prominent men,
Der of Orak shrine.
Mr. Williams was secretary of the
Hammond Elevator company, which did
the largest cash grain business of any
house in the west, and he is now sec
retary of the Lake County Printing and
Publishing company.
Mr. Williams leaves a host of friends
in this city, who regret that he has
found it advisable to leave this city, as
he was one of the best .Ntizets Ham
mond ever had.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-17

MEN GET
RESULTS

J. j. KENNEDY, proprietor of the
Randy shop: Our Christmas candies
are our best business pullers these
days. but we are not overlooking the
floral end We already have orders to
supply half a dozen churches for the
holidays We will have loads of m1stie-
toe, knowing the large number OF
bashful young fellows around this
town"
LAWRENCE cox of Cox & Co.: Our
store is proving a center for holiday
shoppers who seek high grade candies,
articles in haberdashery, smokers sup
plies, travelling bags. etc"
w B. WASHINGTON, manager of the
Straube music store, in the Eder build
ing I'VE sold two pianos on our open
night last Saturday and have been SELL
ing them al that rate a day since. Next
week we will have novelty window
in the way of having some of our work
men do the actual work in the way OF
pianomaking Their work will be
shown in the evening"
WILLIAM HUMPFER of Humpfel
! Bros: we are going to have lot o.
| fresh turkeys. chickens ducks and
geese coming from Monon next week
] believe our line of fresh nuts is un
| surpassed in price and quality. We alst
| received fifty boxes of apples for the
holiday trade.
CHARLES ARKIN, jeweler: "Ou
| statement that we set diamonds AM
engrave jewelry while the custome
| waits is accommodation of grea
| Importance in the last week of the holi
| day shopping. Our business IN the pas
has warranted our putting a larger lin
than ever and as result we are do
ing more business"