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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
CHAPTER TX.

1t was the very last evening of the
time that had been allotted Terhune
In which to select a wife. The fol-
lowing day was to see Solicitor Barnes
at luncheon with us at one o'clock
precisely, Dearest having invited him
in accordance with Mrs. James re-
quest that he should be the referee
present at the house when the last
minute of Terhune's ten days of grace
should expire, and his expected pres
ence at the meal brought it home to
us what decisive one it must of
necessity be. Decisive was indeed the
right word to use in connection with
that meal! For if old Arch was still
free and unbalanced when he sat down
to it, he might as we'll never have
been nephew of his aunt as far as in
heriting that aunt's property was con.
cerned
Dearest was inclined, being optimis-
tic enough to hope for a consumma.
ton of his engagement to Agatha
Sixth before that time-to make of the
luncheon sort of marriage-feast in
honor of that event, and was already
planning famous ices and cakes of a
hymeneal nature. But Arch seemed
not to view the approach of the cru
cial day with such a light heart. His
thoughts at dinner that night were so
absent, in fact, as to force one to con.
clude that the spectre of his aunt's
third cousin seated upon the veranda
of the house in Australia with pos
sessive feet on the railing had be-
come his familiar spirit
1t was this apparent anxiety OF his
and his feverish devotion to Agatha
Sixth that utterly unprepared me for
the unfortunate denouement later.
The evening had ended at last and
Dearest and I had succeeded in start.
ing a general move toward retiring
for the night We had been playing
bridge-that is, the two AgatEas had
with Terhune and the inevitable
Freer, while my wife and l stood by
and cut in now and then. We had OBJ
served with pleasure that the party
of four had divided itself exactly as
we would have arranged it ourselves !;
Terhune and Agatha Sixth were part
ners, as were Agatha First and F'Seer.
Better still, Agatha Sixth seemed quite
to have forgotten the unhappy cpl.
sode of the waterfall, when Arch had
so obviously missed his cue, and was
openly basking in the return Of her
admirers devotion. And Agatha First.
too, seemed quite contented, not a
whit disturbed by this attitude on my
friends part and mildly amused by
the attempted gallartries of the rec
tors son from Wye 1t was, in fact, a
thoroughly happy little fourscme, and
as a spectator of its content | felt
particularly pleased when thought
of what Arch had confde1 to me just
before dinner. That he intended to
obtain a definite, ard what he seemed
to consider, a favorable answer, from
4 g tina Sixth on the morrow.
We had all gene 10 bed. anG the
GIT was well advanced, when I was
awaka-ed from the ripping est kind of
& sleep by the loudest kind of a bang
yoa ever hears il your life. 1t came
from the big dra Tir room,, which we
ID rot often use. directly be ow my
room. and woke ne at once 1t sound
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
New NeaIigees.
They are charmingly dainty.

They are charningly dainty.
They are also, the best of them.
sufficiently simple in design for the
average sewer to attempt.
Such garment, particularly If the
stitches are set by hand, makes a de-
lightful gift for a girl who is going
away to college; or away from home
to work or to travel.
Scalloping, so much in evidence this
year, is often the only decoration Oh
these little costumes.
One of the prettiest, which may
serve as a model for others of it's
kind, is pale yellow, of a substantial
quality of Chinese silk.
1t is cut in long flowing lines, like.
a full length box coat and closed q.
little to the left side with silk frogs.
The neck and the entire right side
are finished with a buttonhole seal
lop worked in yellow silk, while the
kimono sleeves showed the same dec
grafton.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
NOTES OF THE HOG LOT.

Feed a large variety Of food, but
avoid sudden changes. That is, do not
change the whole ration at any one
time.
To produce. the full development OF
bone the work must be commenced
before the animal is born by feeding
the dam plentifully with bone-produc.
ing foods while she is pregnant,
The development of the bone In a
pig carries with it the development
of the vital organs and a large in
crease in the amount Of lean meat
in the carcass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
Dainty Pincushion.

A tiny pincushion made of barred
dimity can be decorated around the
four sides in a clever manner. Pyra-
mids of eyelets, three in each section,
placed end to end, will make a border
effect. In one corner may be three
embroidered white anemone flowers,
without stems or leaves, the centers
worked in eyelet.
Outside the border comes straight
row of eyelets, through which white
baby ribbon is run to join the two
places for the cover. The edges
should be cut in vandykes, very small,
Of course, and whipped with fine
thread.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
Chicken Essentials.

Some of the most essential points
necessary to raising and keeping chick
ems are:
1. Have good healthy fowls to begin
with.
@. Of a suitable age, not too old.
8. Keep coops clean and free from
vermin.
A. Give plenty of dust for baths.
5. Have good food and measured RAJ
tons.
6. Dry mash must be given.
7. Have two-thirds of the food CREEP
vegetables or grass.
8. Have plenty of room for the chick
ems.
9. Keep coops free from cold
draughts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
Contrasts In Dress.

The peasant gown. of which we
have heard so much, has so much en-
bellishment we forget its original in
tention. The draperies have orna-
mentations in metal. bright or dull,
hut most of the artistic metal rides
cence asserts itself in metallic
threads. The skirts of many evening
gowns of the peasant order fasten in
front and the bodices on one shout
der.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
The COMPOST System.

Those who have not begun the COM
post system should begin it at once.
Accumulate all the coal ashes, old rub
bish. autumn leaves, stray heaps of
dirt, old soil, old mortar and lime.
Have convenient places about the farm
where such piles can be built up in
LAYERS with barnyard manure. Turn
this over later in the fall or early VIM
ter. and distribute where needed {
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15

ARIS-Some of the
latest designs ap-
proved by the great
dressmakers and tail
ors of Paris reveal un-
expected points.
Quite the rage OF
the hour, for visiting
dresses, is the long,
s tr a i G h t, overdress
a tunic and half a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15

If when drying curtains they arc
hung double over the line they win
not stretch at all, as is so often the
case when hung up by the edge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-15
Annses Of Norway.

The horses of Norway are chunky
little animals about so inches high,
hardy and gentle and very strong.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
At the Dinner

DON'T want to go, and | sha nj talk to
L rb. man who takes me out 70 dinner.
She vaWned as her husband fastened LhG
last hook on her plaincst dinner gown. l
shall study the gas fixtures; we need new
ones at home.
Toward the end Of the fish course the
man on her right began 10 observe her
What have you got against ihe' He
sad geHiaIly.
" Nothing COldIy.
'' See here. whats your Statet
one below Mason and Dixon S line
~Ah, A rebel Here's to General Lee!
lifting his WIneglass-
" In what spirit,
Friendly. though I come from Chicago.
Also patr0nIMngIy." " she objected
'' 10 the toast IS of except on my terms.
She replaced her wineglass. They are
That General Lee was the greatest man
and The greatest General Of the war ana
represented the greatest cause ever fought
for.
4 surrender, if youT sign Treaty Of
Peace
The toast was drunk.
" How did you come out: asked her
husband later as he unlocked her gown
All right ] fought through the entire
Civil War and had everything my way.
NV luck was awful, he SAID. dis
c,lssed woman suffrage and was stoned from
soup 10 coffee
4 wish Ia worn my best gown" she
nuTmured-
What"
"Oh, nothing"
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
Doing the Unusual
THE Congressman wife was an original
and believed in things, not definitions.

THE Congressman s wife was an original
and believed in things, not definitions.
She admired the convenuOnaltles; but she
never practised them. They wOuldn stay
with her: but went barking back to more
congenial spirits. She was frequently sur
prise. more often a puzzle, to those who OBJ
served her. There were 4 few, she believed,
who understood her. But that's doubtful
One time. with the rest OF the congres-
sional crowd. she went 10 an afternoon tunc-
rior al the White House. Her mind was not
made up 10 do anything unusual In tact
she felt obedient and tractable- But the
opportunity. which seems to be always
awaiting her. was there. and she fell upon II
a naturally as cat pOunces upon 4 mouse
when Il getS IN the way
After her turn a shaking hands with Mrs
and the Chief Executive, She should have
been satisfied: but she wanted to return and
say more things 10 them. When she ap-
preached for this purpose, the g1Ided ace
who runs the White House interposed-
90 Mrs. and the President DO not expect
Their guests 70 take leave Of them at tunc-
non Of this character.
You say its not usual? asked the Con
gresham wife
Well. now. YOU watch me and you'll see
ne 10 the UNUSUAL
She glidcd arniably by and had long tax
with he heads Of the nation And the gllded
one rnurmured 10 himself:
4 wonder what State 5 responsible tor
herr"
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
CONGRESSIONAL BUBBLES

Long wait.
Hello Hello" grutiy.
Is that Senator Blank? sweetly.
"Uh-huh
Well this is Mrs. Congressman, in hon
eyed tones.
~Uh-huh.
We're very anxious to have you dine
with Us On Friday evening, timorously-
" Uh-huh.
" I hope We can expect you: nervOusly.
" Dun no. III ask my secretary. He
keeps q list Of my engagements.
Silence.
I'm very sorry, but the Senator has an
out OF town engagement for Friday even
ing. SAID the smooth voiced secretary.
~Oh, very well, family.
Mrs. Congressman hung up the phone and
wept. He was shockingly indifferent and
r1ldeI'' she walled 10 her husband.
Why didn't you send him a card instead
Of using the telephone?
81 I didn't have time. The Ebert Smiths
are here for only few days. III never,
never speak 10 him again
He's been an awfully good friend OF
nine.
a. Has he?" weakly.
80 Yes, and is going TO help me whole lot
this session with nv Spoliation Bill.
"Oh, very well, - resignedly, III include
him in our anniversary dinner.
But she put him at the other end OF the
table.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05

Druggists everywhere sell Blue-jay
Corn Plasters This, briefly, is how they
act.
First. a downy felt ring relieves all the
pressure and prevents further chafing-
so all the pain instantly stops.
Then a small bit of curious medication
begins to work gently on the corn. No
pain No harm.
Forty-eight hours later you simply lift
the corn out and you re rid of it.
No dangerous iquid-no nasty saIve
no inconvenience-no soreness.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05

0F course he -1 : Want 20 60 70
" -be Wr--, option No one n
e-frsl lie ever desire 70 so; but
-14r al 90. P, made L - point 10
SON the social sd. ---g. He went,
r eyDlaine6. -l vile and daughter
q; & 1rCrrirer. - -- u home. Il was
his FIST session e ..-.- and be was not
re. On -r-I-la-e E-l all Tie nigh
trws II Wash---- = he thought he
knew Z grear r-a1.
When 1t had ---.- -.lks eately down
t1t receiving .-rr armed 10 the sale
r-e-nCrS QI ne E. ---- he looked about
tiu. Cold lace @ clothes every
whe-e: bu- no- q s--- -s-a-r-anCe, The
situation Was critic. 4. .-lr want the
women 70 e back hat he didn I
know anybody S. .r-arted a glad hand
&c tle Chinese Mn -l introduced him
To hls trends. H --.. erected q Supreme
Judge and AdrI-al Dewey. whom all people
c.aim the -lglr &C s-.a After that he had
no trouble.
tge-rCne p-e-tul- much aS he dlG.
and -le woman and -.. ---. began % meet
distinguished people. hey telt proud Of
-le-- Congressman q themselves. No
one Was harmed. tn. lg-esSnan did ms
1l'E as le saw !, by friends: tnt women
Were delighted. and .--e- people dldn
H-n-. oCme OF tler~ ned themselves for
nc. beng able 70 -es- -. name 0f the cor
-,a member who re-r.- cred them SO well.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
Surprising q Diplomat

TIE ac:ach6 ua The red liquid
sra-k.e INTO -.- anG was glad.
>me che had -o-E that his hostess
never served VINE. was --o-g5Irate
--- le had g-lev-5 thought Of his
l.11r- -aa1 nigt- fitted MS wine
gas. VIZ gratitude - down in sur
t7se. The glow --. have followed
"-s missing and took The more
--,e-. ~ -e hope - an
- ".1esass - empty 81 his
t.1-5. ana when 2. .E with amber
1-A--s le ,e.- Thar # depression
'a7 a -s1l. BIZ -aul the test
e-iae-- Tse-e NJ that the
a',acae Was 'dgs--- =. had never
A1a.1 Of grale -r.-.. -a, host
2, -aC beer su.rE
-ae-e were o--.- -. -.. .=Ir7r7'- :
1l," aogr, H.. y,-- -7,, -
-lp -u 1el--- -.-.l..,- IF .
'a --a- Wa - .-.- -.-r-
eleec ,g de fish ~ ..--.r-,.-...,-
embodied
IA, 1lg-- ...3 . raw
eaE ar5 --. --- -. CON
- 70 himself --.-..,- .,...,..r,,
p--seS ever F.-rrrr-,--
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
The Semi Waterloo

II senator H
le.rr 40 .e .-.....
-- be- Cijr
e way r5sf
1 Man. -.. -- r5s
% was
-@ae nm .re--=. ---
-'cl.t tat-. ........
----'e We're ..-....- -. a.
a ---1-s II Al a-la din
ones 1e -..-
le hostess. .-- o.
- .nFi,ator .-... ,--
and liked ..-f-
-l once -
rt lg5 1e
NE aiga- they r .,e-
~ 'r AIS. C.r,.l..e-
p. o lr5-eelr. ~.-r.tl- ,fT
lkeIr and -
s' appreas-.- -.+ '' '-'-
r,.-l..- llAg1 F--s' 7 de-
-'-- Honl.. ...- -,. .rta
,.5, ... u. .rt- -. .-. 4re con-
W-. i.----. -en1.a.. Flrer
ID, I'm my husband H..- ..e most
ever knew @ Tho Senator's S
..-s .'.1r. She saau ....,,..a-,,,,
it- tEc u h..- .. '-~----s
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
punishment 20 Society

paone III. '..''-. -.'.' Rt- lifted The
1als.a ''h ''s hook "I -aat senator
e. u, ,5.. u .ae Senators Office.
a.eesao- -. p .-- a Might I take
as1,t M bis ..-.ta-v-
N. al riglt 5 senator, please.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
the Corn

All is done neatly, simply and safely.
The results are unfailing.
Nothing else of this sort has one
forty-ffth the sale of Blue-jay. Moth
ing else seems to be even one-half as eff
fective.
Prove these things to yourself-get
Blue-iay today. Zoe for small box; 25c
for large box.
If you want proof before you pay out
any money, say so and we'll send you
sample-free.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05
W. He Went

IF course re -- r want q 60 TO
y The WE-e r.. .ruou. No one n
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-08-22
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town
of Hampton. Conn, are requested to
meet in caucus in the Town Hall on
o'clock p. m. for the purpose of electing
Delegates to the Republican State Con-
vention to be held in Hartford. Septem-
Der 13 and ID, 1910. for the nomination
of candidates for State Ofhcers and
Represent tive-at-Lar in the Cen
gress of the United States, and to ap
point a state Central Com mittce; also
to elect Delegates to the County. Con-
respectively.
Also for the purpose of electing
Town Committee for the ensuing two
years.
By order OF the Town Committee
f. W. CONGDON, Chairman.
Dated at Hampton, Conn. August 10.
1910. aug22d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-08-22
POLLS NEW THEATER.
Grand Opening Tonight.

The new Poll theater viii throw
open its doors tonight. beginning the
coming theatrical season under the
new management The large force of
workmen have completed the cleaning
up and refurnishing the house. SO that
the comforts and appearance of the
theater viii he fully appreciated by.
those who want to witness perform
ances in q good. nicely conducted place
Of amusement where every attention
f- extended to its patrons. The shows
will be of the very best character, and
presented in q manner that no one
can be offended. All the attaches of
the house are to be uniformed and are
especially instructed to attend to the
wants of ladies and children. The box
Offices will be open from 10 a. m. to 10
o m. for the sale of reserved seats.
Seats can be secured one week in ad-
vance, ar by the season. Matrons will
be-in attendance for the ladies and
theweek the programme presented will
be: The -Four GARDENERS in a novelty
singing and dancing act that - said
TO be exceedingly clever; Kramer and
Scheck, head gymnasts. two men doing
a act that is one of the best in their
line; Miss May Gilmore, one of the fa-
NOUS Gilmore Sisters, as a singin g
comedienne. is second to none: Miss
Bertha Belle Walker and Charles Ill.
two cIever vaudevillians. will present
a laughable farce entitled Just a Girl,
tons and Sam Dody. who is reputed
to he an excellent Italian character
singer. Doors will be open at 1.30 p.
m for the matinees and 7-30 D. m. for
the evening performances. The prices
will be TO- 20 and 80 cents.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-08-22
PARTLY CLOUDY TODAY.
SHOWERS TOMORROW.

Mrs. J. E. Phillips Mrs. c. II. Butts.
Babcock, Mrs H. r. Cheney Miss
Ida Foster. Miss Ruby Thornton and
Mrs. A NJ. Brown.
Reception committee. Mrs. NJ. E.
Wilson and MIR. and Mrs. c. f. Gard
ner
Entertainment committee. Byron
Wilcox and ID. L. Phillips.
Dr.. Holmes Birthday Celebrates.
DIR. S. H. Holmes birthday which
came upon Sunday, was the occasion
of family gathering, including Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Adams. Miss Clara
Adams. MIR. and Mrs John Whalley,
d Wolfe, Bernice and Gerald Wolfe
and Miss Gladys johnson. The party
were entertained at dinner and
brought number of gifts.
Personal Mention.
n. Y. has been visiting his sister Miss
Susan Kanahan and his nephew, H.
C. Webster
Paul Bassett of Ware. Mass, spent
Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs. E. +. Burle-
sons
r. r. Wilcox. who was attacked
with sudden illness in Bridgeport,
came home on Saturday. standing the
journey well, being very comfortable
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roode and
day at Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Roode's.
Mr.. Roode has been connected with
the life saving station at Watch Hill
for twenty years
Miss May Govern of Wauregan has
been visiting Miss Annie Council.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-08-22
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

Jack-I hear you had some money
left you. TomLYes. II left me quite a
while ago.-Bo1ton Transcript.
Maud-Tom had me talk into a pho
nograph so he can hear my voice while
I'm away. clara-How lovelyl Ard he
can stop the machine!-Puck.
Mr.. Peck-I tell you. I'm noboay's
fool Mrs. Peek-Whats that Mr..
Peck-Except yours. my lovev-only
yours.-Zion's Advocate
Patience-Did you ever try counting
item before spesking7 PAtrice-Yes, i
tried il once. but / can't do it-Yon-
kers Statesman.
He tells me he caught a ten pound
trout in that lake" Give you any rea
son TO believe him ?" Gave me q toll
era bly, good cigsr."-Washingto Her
aid.
ara Falls last year are estimated at
1.5eO, 600. Patriee-Have they counted
the newly welded couples as one or
two persons2-Red Hen.
THAT stock you want 10 sell to me
is worthless" ITS been worth q lot
OF money to me" replied the honest
promoter.-PhilsaeI phia Ledger.
Wife-There go the Ayres in their
new monoplane. Husband-Ars YOU
sure it's the Ayres? Wife-Of course
I am; I'd know the top Of her hat
MISUNDERSTANDING Magazine.
He lit hie cigar with ten-dOllar bill
Was his pocket depleted?
Not through losing this bill, for It's
value was nil
1t wac still unreeeiptad.
kansas City Journal
when Harold proposed TO me-" said
Maude, IT told him 10 go and ask
papa" "But you don't really care for
him." said Nsymie. "Of course not.
But de so love TO play little jokes on
papa. Washington Star
said the lunch wagon mar. anything
else sir?" Yes" murmured the
drowsy customer. as the midnight
bells chned forth. be good fellow
and drive me ome."-Chicago News
Tourist-Why do you call this a vol
cano? / don't believe IL has had an
eruption for a thousand years. Guide
Well. the hotel managers in this resion
club together and keep a fire going IN
II every year during the season.--Meg-
geDdorfer Blaetter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-08-22
STONINGToN
Honors for Native of Boroush-Fire-
mems Inspection and Parade.

Word has been received that George
A. Latham is a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for commissioner
of the First district. Ada county. Ida
no.. Mr.. Latham has been engaged in
business in Boise for the past nine
teen years. He was a Stonington boy.
His brother and sister, Charles Latham
and Miss Elizabeth Latham, reside
here at the old homestead.
Emery Ray of Boston is the guest
of his uncle
Firemen's Parade.
SATURDAY. proved a big day for the
town. Many visitors were here to wit
ness the firemen's parade. After in
spection of the companies by the town
officials came the parade Mechanics
band furnishing music. The line form
ed at D. IN. in Main street, going
down Water street, and up Main street
to the depot, and before disbanding
the town officials We're invited to the
chief of the FIRE departments home. on
Water street where a spread was
served them, consisting of sandwiches.
cake. pickles and punch. Cigars were
disctributed Chief Teed' proved a
most popular host. A vote of thanks
was rendered him.
The ball game was another attrac-
ton to the large crowd who were out
to see the sights of the day.
Miss Mary Palmer OF Newport and
Miss Jessie Palmer of Providence are
guests of Mrs. James Stivers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-08-22
THE AUDITORIUM.

The vaudeville and motion picture
bill at the Auditorium, opening today.
fer the first half of the week is we'll
balanced and entertaining one. and Is
headed by the Hidelburg- Four. German
COLLEGE boys who sing with perfect
harmony and a snap and go which
stirs the audience to the highest pitch.
The. political satire presented BY
Louise Morrison & Co, entitled An
Ante Beuum Suffra gette, is positively
one of the funniest acts. ever seen in
this house and will keep the audience
in roars of laughter from start to in
ish Herbert Cyril, the original London
Johnny will be on hand with his fun
nv little English songs and stories,
which have made such a hit every
where he's played on both sides of the
Atlantic To complete the vaudeville
mart of the programme are the Alvin
Bros ring acrobats of exceptional
ability. The motion pictures will be
newer, bigger and better than ever.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-08-22
Republican Caucus

The Republican Electors of the Town
of Franklin ara requested to meet in
caucus in Town Hall on Thursday
August 25th. 1910, at 7.30 o'clock D. m
for the purpose of electing Delegates
to the Republican State Convention
to be held in Hartford. September IL
and a. 1910 for the nomination OF
candidates for State Offi.-ers and Rep
resenta tives -at-I<arge in the Congress
OF the United States and To appoint a
State Central Committee. Also to elect
Delegates to the Congressional Sena-
toriai. Probate and County Conven-
lions. alse for the purpose of electing
Town Committee for the ensuing
two years.
By order of the Town Committee
JAMES H. HYDE. Chairman
Dated at Franklin. Conn, August
both, 1910.
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