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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

London Punch. that cnce made fun
of Abraham Lincoln and lived to be
penitent therefor, had the same record
of ridicule for Florence Nightingale
and subsequent praise.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Uncle Sans food expert says that
old fashioned apple pie is not danger
GUS. If it were, none Of us would be
here to read this highly erudite opin-
ion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

The prophet who predicts the end
of the world and the n who foresees
a financial panic never allow them
selves vacations.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

1t is comparatively easy to duplicate
any motor vehicle. but 1t is next to i'm
possible to obtain another trotter like
Uhlan. even with years to achieve
such a marvel.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Regulars ordered out to fight forest
fires will probably not agree with the
militia in the statement that the Au,er.
lean soldiers life lacks strenuosity.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Pixies peak having brought hearing
to a man born deaf, why not make 1t
a resort compulsory for congressman
who cannot quite catch on the levels
the voice of the plain people?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Flour, we now learn, has been gener-
ally bleached to an unnatural white
ness with peroxide of nitrogen. Any
more trade customs?"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

The monument of Florence Nightin-
gales labors is the work Of the Red
Cross society, and the good that she
has done will long live after her.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
MAKEsHIFT CLAMP.

Arrangement For Holding Round Rods
and Pipe In a Wise.
All shops are not provided with a
Tipc wise. and in its place the ar
ranscment shown in The sketch will
grove useful in holding bolts. rods and
gipes from turning while t...rcadiny
them. says Popular Mechanics. Take
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

There's a new national anthem in
Esperanto. About as many people will
be able to sing it through as have mas.
tered the national hymns we have al
ready.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Airships provided with life preserv-
ers. lifeboats, fire escapes and feather
beds to fall on will be comparatively
safe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Corporal Tanner says that the last
has not been heard of the Lee statue
incident. Nor Of the Man in the Iron
Mask-but he's dead.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

The ''bird men, will Don be chal-
longing the world to long cross coun-
try races or m;!e dashes. and when
they do they will not lack hackers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

still. there is no kick from the ulti.
mate consumer when some OF the pop.
1lar literature costs a dollar a word.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
Equipoise.

eQO1polSo.
Don't be touchy. Little things
In life's journey may have stings.
But the point will miss a mile
II at them you will but smile.
It's the petty minor cares
That will catch you unawares.
That will keep you in q stew
II you'll but allow them to.
II It's sights you're looking for
You will ind them less or more.
II you do not lend them aid
They will from the landscape fade.
DO not as along you trip
On your shoulder bear q chip.
Friends sarcastic toss aloft
With the answer low and soft.
L EENtgf|EtNGs1 90
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Actress brings suit because her man
ayers gave her too much notoriety."
Season gets sillier and funnier all the
time!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

For sALE-2o0 bushels oats at
40 cents per bu. G. O. Nelson
Turtle Lake, N. D..
Be sure and take a bottle Of the
|Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy with you when
you start on your trip this summer.
1t cannot be obtained on board the
trains and steamers. Changes Of
water and climate often cause sud
den attacks of diarrhoea, and it is
best to be prepared. Sold by O.. g.
Forbes
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
Quite Similar.

QUlt0 SJnJI6F.
HAS Jones talked to you about his
automobile yet?"
II should say So"
HE has wheels in his head"
"Well. at least tires in his neck"
Liked Good Work.
HE is a dreadful liar"
as that 500"
Eyes. Too bad. isn't it,"
That's a fact. prefer a good liar
myself"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

Unlike pugilists. actresses who get
married and leave the stage always
come back.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
lta Siza.

"Happiness is a big thing"
Eyes. but sometimes 1t car be slip.
ped through a diamond ring"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
Believes In It.

DO you believe in the power of sug-
gestion"
"Suggestion"
YES"
"Well. when a girl suggests that she
may be a sister to me l begin to sus-
pect that she has been stringing me-"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
His View.

what is your idea of a good look
ing woman:"
ut all depends"
"Depends?"
"Yes. IL am hungry a good looking
woman is one that is cooking a good
dinner"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
Her Opinion.

do you believe in woman's riEhts?"
"Woman's rights"
YES"
well think that when a woman
has to support her husband he should
ut least be called by her name"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
( HumOr and
Philosophy
\ By DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERI PARAGRAPHS.

WHILE lNing happy is an attitude
Of mind. being comfortable is
more ant TO be an attitude Of body.
When IL put up job falls down there
is apt to be a spill out.
Getting Il place to work isn't nearly
as necessary as getting a place to get
paid.
There is only one thing more curious
than a woman, and that is IL a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

s. + +
A kick in time saves a lot of trou-
BILE about having impossible stuff
worked off on you.
Sometimes making a fool of a man
is merely amusing. and at others it is
abusing.
The man who won't speak a good
word for another generally in the long
run gets what is coming to him.
The persons who can't see what they
are looking for are seldom looking for
the right thing.
The man who can't find any M good.
enough to marry is wise to remain un-
married.
A woman's idea of having a good
time consists in spending time and
money on useless things. /
Women necessarily have a sense OF
humor. for without it they would be
unable to extricate men from the alb
surd position that they are constantly
getting into.
Self Protection.
mo. | haven, taken a bath In ten
years"
Don't YOU believe in baths"
"Ot. | don't suppose they do any
harm ii taken in moderation. but
don't dare lake Il chance. My wife is
so tender hearted that if a tramp were
to come along while l was in the tub
she would give him my only suit of
Clothes"
In Practice.
The man who fights and runs away
May i've TO fight another day.
But chances ninety are to ten
That next time he Will run again.
His Reason.
"Er says his wife is Il fine cook"
"Slrr isn't. though"
"lSn, <h":"
"Nr.'
Then why dnes he brag about her
su:'
Just because he is too stingy to hire
a cook"
Believes In 1t.
do you believe in the power of sug-
| gestion"
Suggestion"
Yes"
''Well when a girl suggests that she
may be a sister to me l begin to sus-
pect that she has been stringing me-"
His View.
what is your idea of q good look
ing woman"
ut all depends"
"Depends?"
ACS. IL J Nu uuh6Ay soo"
woman is one that is cooking a good
dinner"
Her Opinion.
do you believe in woman's riGhts??"
"Woman's rightS!" .
YES"
well. ! think that when a woman
has to support her husband he should
at least be called by her name"
Quite Similar.
HAS Jones talked to you about his
automobile YETI"
II should say So"
"He has wheels in his head"
"Well. at least tires in his neck"
Liked Good Work.
HE is a dreadful liar"
'Is that SOP"
"Yes. Too bad. isn't it,"
That's a fact. 1 prefer a good liar
myself"
Happiness is a big thing"
Eyes. but sometimes 1t can be slip.
ped through a diamond ring"
Equipoiss.
Don't be touchy. Little things
In life's journey may " stings.
But the point will miss a mile
II at them you will but smile. /.
It's the petty minor cares
That will catch you unawares.
That will keep you in q stew
II you'll but allow them to.
II It's sights you're looking for
You will find them less or more.
II you do not lend them aid
They will from; the landscape fade.
Dc not as along you trip
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
Self Protection.

Self Protection.
mo. | haven't taken a bath In ten
years"
Don't you believe in baths?"
"Ot. | don't suppose they do any
harm ii taken in moderation. but |
don't, dare take u chance. My wife Is
so tender hearted that if a tramp were
to come along while | was in the tub
she would give him my only suit of
Clothes"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
In Practice.

The man who fights and runs away
May i've TO fight another day.
But chances ninety are to ten
That next time ne will run again.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26
His Reason.

"I!r says his wife is Il fine COOK"
"Slir isn't. though"
"lSi,', Shr:"
".Nr."
Then why does he brag about her
su:"
Just because he is too stingy to hire
a cook"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-08-26

ready.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
CHINA FOR THE CHINESE
Boycott Proclaimed Against Ameri-
can Goods by Cinnamon.

Canton. China, BY Cable-A boy
cott OF American goods and lnpr-
chants. on similar lines t. the enc
which several wears ago caused mi
lions Of dollars damage 10 American
trade in China, has been proclaimed
here III response 20 complaints OF the
treatment OF Chinese in America.
The specific cause of complaint this
time Is the objection of the Chinese
OF San Francisco To the detention
sheds on Angle Island in San Fran
cIScp Bay. They have been cudcav-
o:In" for some time 70 have them re-
moved To san Francisco proper in
order to secure better treatment FOR
arriving Chinese.
The boycott Is proclaimed by the
Chinese selt-government socie,y of
Canton. an organization conducting
Il propaganda OF China for the
Chinese and for governmental re-
form to which Chinese in San Fran
cisco appealed by letter.
An appeal has been issued to
Chinese abroad asking them t. co.
operate in the b0vcot:
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
Advice Not Necessary.

The strong woman and the seedy
loking gentleman came on board at
Fishgua-d. The seedy loking gentle
man retired to his cabin. and the
strong woman tucked him up with
shawls.
Then the strong woman strode on
deck and hailed the captain.
We'll. num-" Queried the skipper.
my husband Is particularly liable
to seasickness. captain" said the
strong woman.
The captain nodded.
i've heard of the complaint afore,
num-" he said.
Gould you tell him what to do in
case of an attack" asked the strong
woman.
'Tain't necessary, num-" replied
the skipper. He'll do it!"-London
Telegraph.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
DRlFr TO THE CITIES LESS PRONOUNCED, CENSUS INDICATES
"nHe Still Large Statstcans Think They See Falling Off,
Judging From Early Tabuatons of the Figures

Washington.-Am continue
Yielding to the lure Of the city. Fig
ures Of the thirteenth census now be-
Ing compiled show that The attrac-
ton OF the average wage Of $3.50
for an eight hour day in the city is
stronger than the drawing power Of
the $50 a month and keep" for the
twelve and fourteen hour day on the
farm, but there are indications that
the tendency toward the city is slight
ly less. 1t is too early yet to make an
accurate estimate.
Advance census figures indicate
that 60 names will be added to the
list OF municipalities having a Dopula-
tion of $4,000 and upward. There
were $50 names on that list ten years
ago. The $4,000 population places
call themselves thriving cities. Each
has been deemed important enough
by the makers OF standard publica-
tions like the World Almanac to war
rant place in their statistics. Now
the list Will be SO long that the more
oarinS editors are expected to raise
the minimum to $4,000. A few de-
cades ago 1t was only 10000.
About two-thirds OF the newcomers
In the 1000 list are in the states in
the basin drained by the Mississippi
and north OF Kentucky. The others
are in New York and New England.
the South and the Middle West.
Less Growth in Some Large Cities.
Taking the reports OF an even d oxen
cities from Providence, r. l., to East
ST. Louis on the west and Jackson,
Miss. on the south. seven show a
smaller and five a larger percentage
OF increase during the ten years end
Ing in 1910 than during the decade
from 1890 to 1900.
During the last ten-year period
Washington increased but 1S.S per
cent, as against 21 per cent. during
the preceding ten years. Providence
gained 27.S per cent. as against 32.9
per cent, from 1890 to 1900. Will
mington, Del, made an increase of
14.3. as against 24.5. Columbus. O..
Increased her gain from 42.4 per cent.
from 1890 to 1900 to 44.6 the last
decade. LyncAburg. Va, a city sub
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
Virginia Mayor Killed Himself.

Roanoke. Va. Sprr;al-A special
from Ridgeway, Va. says Detective
Joseph Funk of the Baldwin Detec-
tive Agency Of Roanoke, who has
been investigating the dynamite expio-
sion which caused the death of Nav
or "A. II. BouSman Of Ridgewav on
the night of Sunday. July ~, is salts
fed that he has solved the mystery
His inquiries have convinced him that
the csss was i peculiarly horrible one
OF Self-destruction. He has 80 re-
ported to the town council of Ridge
way and the report has been accept
ed officially and Is universally be-
!ieved to be correct even bv Bous-
man s closest friends.
Mr.. Bousmnn was deeply in deb.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04

stantially as old as the Buckeye cap
itai. made q greater stride, her in
crease being SCI per cent.
Jackson. the capital OF Mississippi.
stands at the head of municipalit in
the older sections OF the country in
the matter OF gain. She grew from
i,S16 in 1900 to c1.262 this year.
an increase of 172 per cent. Yet the
citizens OF Jackson are clamoring for
another count, believing the growth
was really greater. During the pre-
ceding census period her growth was
from $500 to 1S76. or 32 per cent.
The seven cities that grew faster
between 1890 and 1900 than between
1900 and 1910 are Washin gton, Prov
idence. WILMINGTON. Moline Glll.
Ann Arbor (Mich.j. Peoria CuiS
and CUmbeTlGpd (MdO. The five
that increased their gains the past de-
cade are Columbus. Brownsville
LTeyo, Jackson, Lyrcaburg and East
St. Louis.
Drift 10 Cities Less Marked.
Statist!cians in the census office
believe that while the drift is still to-
ward the cities, it was not quite so
marked as It was ten years ago: that
there may he just a little eddving
from the cities TO the farms or that
fewer farm BOYS are responding to
the call OF the city. But there can be
TO certainty until long after the total
population has been figured out and
until after the figures prepared by the
immigration bureau showing the des-
tination o. immigrants have been con-
sldered in connection with the census.
The 50 counties OF Texas that have
heen reported show population OF
S27.0OS. as compared with 551.944
In 1900. an increase of 4S.7. They
are we'll scattered throughout the
state and are considered fairly repre-
sentative. Texans are counting on
an increase in the house. IL the pres
ent ratio is maintained. OF at least
four and possibly five members. At
present Ohio has 81 members Of the
house and Texas 16. Texas expects
10 nose Ohio out OF fourth place and
come in the procession Immediately
after Illinois
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
.An Obstacle to Goad Eoads.

Missouri has Il special road district
aw under which by a majority acre
!ge vOte-OEe VOC for each acre of
nrd-good roads may be constructed.
Inc law provides for payment in one,
i've or twenty years. In the latter.
went the road can be paid for in
early installments OF interest and
principal. amounting to q cost each
'ear OF from twelve TO twenty-five
:erts FOR each acre.
With a law so favorable for the i'm
r-OveEcnt OF roads IL might reason-
ably be supposed that there had been
large amount Of highway work done
lnder its provisions. Such. it ap-
ears, has not been the case although
ne law has been i'll effect for many
ears. a correspondent of the Kan
ias City Star, who signs himself A
Country Missour!an." expresses the
)elief that absentee landlordism is the
principal obstacle that has prevented
he building OF large number OF
-oads under the provisions of this
statute
He gives an example rs follows:
"A short time ago farmers in q
county not far from Kansas City. a
county noted for best agricultural
lands and poorest roads, took initial
steps to organize a road district and
/ ouild rock road under the law. Tho
matter attracted widespread notice
and favorable comment for 4 time,
and this ceased because II soon be-
| came known that the whole thing
! lied at its very beginning. a farmer
troEl that district. who lives upon and
farms his land and who favored the
rock road, told the writer of the fail
lure. Said he: There were too many
acres along our road. as We had to
lplaN II. owned by men gone TO town
Ito live and rented their land 10 ten
ants on shares. Their votes and their
talk killed the good road. They are
al these eight and ten per cent. fell
lows that live OF the farms and be-
grudge solitary cent OF their rentals
no matter If you show a dollar sure
to come along right after and keep
coming every year. No use talking
rock roads any moro until these eight
ard ten per cent. fellows Gie off and a
new set comes on that's better than
their dGddies.'"
This is a short-sighted policy on
the part Of the absentee landlords.
hut The correspondent says many pro-
iects for road improvement have been
frustrated by their opposition. That
being the case it would seem to be in
order for the Missouri Legislature to
make some amendments to the special
road district law which would curtail
the voting power OF the absentoes.
Every landowner ought to be inter-
ested in good roads. whether he lives
in city or in the country. Good roads
greatly increase land values, and the
absentee landlord who is so selfish in
| his views as - block improvements OF
such material Importance is an incu-
bus and a stumbling blocE.-Louis.
lille Courier-Jouraal.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
SLUMP IN THE AUTO BUSINESS
Bottom Seems to Have Dropped Out
Notwithstanding Boosting Efforts
cf Manufacturers.

New York. Specia,. a,.-Ir,lica,ions
point 10 the bottom having fallen out
o. the automobile business. The
manufacturers. it is reported in ;raie
circles. are making strenuous eilor;S
TO keep up Show Of continued pros
perlty. but il Is also said that they are
not selling thei" p"c:iuct. but are stor-
ing machines throughout the country
1T their various agencies 10 prevent
the public i:ealizins the true coHdi-
lions of the market
Severa! large concerns are laying
OF men and giving, all sorts OF rea-
SONS for so doing except The STATE
ment that they are ove&rstock ked. Two
or three of the largest f&cto1eS re
Gently closed entirely, ostei I,S.bIy for
the purpose of taking inventory. bnt
the worI;men were no: given any Deb
mite time ut which II again r,-uur. I'or
work. and it is not expected thai
these factories will again b. in oper.
ation this year.
a well-known automobile agent of
this city said Friily that all cars
would undoubtedly be selling NJ fror.
20 per cent TO 80 per cent less tha.
present list prices within the next
two or three months. He added:
The trouble with the automobile
business Is that the farmers and peo-
pie of the smaller ciii,s and towns
have not taken as kindly 10 the idea
As was anticipated. The farmers find
that the cost of keeping them in re-
pair and operation is more than the
cost OF keeping horses 70 perform the
same work. and while there was. for
time. tendency among the farmers
TO invest IL the machines. the demand
Tor ears from this class Of BUYERS has
practically stopped, and | venture to
say We will not again sell 20 The farm
ers to any extent until prices are ina
terially reduced.n
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
7AFTS MESSAGE WILL COVER ID LIVE sIBJECTS
Economy in Government Conservation Railroads. Delays ir
TRaIs and Tariff Among the List

ject. too, is under commission investi-
cation.
8. centralized bureau Of health.
Despite all opposition that was devel-
oped to the plan the President be-
heVes that all government offioiaLs
who look after sanitation and public
health should be in one bureau.
Eatilesliip Program Unchanged.
3. A new form Of government for
Alaska. What the recommendation
Will be Will depend largely on the re-
port OF Attorney General Wickersham
and Secretary Nagel, now in that ter
ritory. The probability is that IL will
favor a commission form of govern
ment rather than anything like a rep
resentat!ve form.
10. The previous recommendation
that injunctions do not issue without
nearing except in emergencies, and
that in all cases hearing be held at
the earliest possible date will be re-
peated.
IL. An appropriation to carry out
the postal savings bank law will be
ASKED and 1t Will have to be a large
one.
-. Two battleships will be urged
Ihe President has said he will ask
two battleships a year until the PAN
anna canal is completed.
Eight Justices to BE Named.
13. 1t Is probable that the Presi-
dent Will ask an appropriation to for
THY the canal at the coming session.
That is one OF the things he will con-
sicer when he visits the isthmus.
IA. Probably part OF the report
OF the tariff board will be submitted.
chairman Emery OF the board will
nave a report in Mr.. Taft's hands
soon. In addition, the President will
appoint a chief justice and two asso-
ciate Justices OF the Supreme court
and five justices of the newly created
commerce court. No change will be
recommended in the Sherman anti
trust act until the Supreme court de-
cisions In the tobacco and Standard
OIL cases have tested the strength or
weakness Of the present law.
say that n.ss,arel- -,
my circularf
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-04
Congress for Deaf Mutes

Washington, Special.-A congress
Of deaf-mrtes which is soon to be held
IN Kansas City has invited most of
the diplomatic representatives. of for
eign governments in Washington TO
address them.
Among the Invitations received was
one at the Chinese Legation here. It
Is said in diplomatic circles that
China would probably not be repre-
sented, as the legation was finding it
difficult 10 secure an Interpreter who
could turn Chinese into signs which
the congress might understand.