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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
Spiders as Aeronauts.

Spiders cannot actually fly, but
the young Of many species r ex-
pert aeronauts. When on some au-
tumn day these little adventures
prepare to start they stand on some
high point of vantage, facing the
wind. Then the tip of the tail is
raised, and little spinnerets emit
threads, which are caught and car
ried by the breeze. These vary in
length with the weight of the spi-
ders and are buoyant enough to
bear their owners aloft for a consid-
cradle distance. The glittering fila
ments which are thus spun and ulti-
mately settle on the ground and
bushes are familiar to us all as
"gossamer" and are produced by
many species Of these most interest
ing insects. Some spiders again
are expert leapers. A beautiful ex-
ample of this sort has been found
at Sydney, New South Wales. It
has a curious flap on either side of
it's body, which can be extended like
a kite or parachute. Aided by this,
it can readily cover short distances,
though we cannot speak Of this
method of motion as real flight.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
Their Meetinu Place..

The lady dean of Il we'll known girls
college. being very much annoyed that
the girls after chapel Oh Sunday morn
ings waited around the entrance of
the assembly room and stood in groups
on the stairs instead of dispensing at
once, resolved to institute a reform.
SO at the regular chapel service one
morning she arose with much dignity
and made the following remarks:
81 have noticed a growing tendency
among you young women to linger
about the chapel Sunday mornings,
blocking the halls and stairs. Here
after the following order will be pre-
served in leaving chapel: First the
president will pass away, then l will
pass away. then the faculty members
will pass away. and finally the student
body by classes will pass away, and
we will all meet below
She never finished her sentence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
A Match For a Matchmaker.

The story is told by Allen Agnes
worth, the British dramatist, of how
a well known peer who was the prey
of matchmaking mammas for a long
time and who was %imprudent enough
to show more than ordinary atten-
ton escaped responsibility. One day
the mother Of the young lady in
question, thinking she had a trump
to play, met his lordship and OBJ
served:
"People are talking a good deal
about your attentions to my daugh-
ter and are asking when your en-
gagement is to be announced. What
can | say?"
81 authorize you to say, madam
replied his lordship, chat | asked
you for your daughters hand and
hat you refused it!"-O'Connor's
Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
Manias of Authors.

Darwin always practiced on his
old fiddle before writing; Chateau
BRAND while debating to his secre-
tary was in the habit of walking in
his bare feet; Schiller and Goethe
could not write unless their feet
were on ice; Lord Derby always
filled his mouth with brandy cher
ries; Fenimore Cooper used to
chew gumdrops; Byron filled his
pockets with truffles; Theophile
Gautier burned incense.
The FREELY.
Just why the glowworm, the fire
fly and other insects do glow is not
determined. One theory is that the
females are given this distinction in
order that they may be readily
found BY their mates. Another,
adhered to by Darwin, is that the
light is for self protection merely.
Light bearing insects are notorious
ly i'll tasting. and the light may
serve as a notification to birds and
insectivorous animals of this fact,
the life of the insect being thereby
saved.-St. Louis Republic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
PRESERVING FERNS I'M WINTER
They Should Be Placed Where They
CT Ciifusad LIGHT.

Although ferns are greatly admired
for indoor decorations, the plants are
in general ~sirgGlarly unfortunate in
the treatment they receive at the
hands of their owners. 1t being well
understood thtt most varieties thrive
better when not exposed to strong
sunshine, they are usually relegated
to any shady and cold position that
may he otherwise unOccupied in the
house. This method of dealing with
the plants invariably ends in disap-
pointment. Although it is true that
ferns do not like the direct rays of the
sun continually upon them, yet a GER
tain amount of light is necessary for
their development, and instead Of
standing them in corners and other
u~nfavorable places 1t is far better to
give them the full benefit of a window
"a northern aspect will door. at any
rate, they should be placed where they
get ample diffused light.
Another frequent cause Of failure
in ferns is the semi-starvation to
which they are subjected. The idea
is very prevalent that they do not re-
quire manure. and in. consequence any
poor soil which comes to hand is used
for potting them up. Certainly a soil
heavily MANFRED is not suitable for
them, and fresh manure should ON 10
account be used, but a reasonable al
lowance of leaf mold is. as a rule.
highly beneficial.
To preserve the delicate greenness
of the fronds liquid manure may be
given when the plants are in growth
and the pots fairly full of roots. A
good fertilizer, such as nitrate Of soda.
may be dissolved in the proportion of
half an ounce to the gallon and the
ferns watered Herewith every ten or
twelve days. This is especially good
where the plants are old or partly eX
hausted. SCOT water is also very use
full as a stimulant. 1t should be per-
fectly clear and is best applied alter
nately with an artificial fertilizer. ,Liq-
uid manure of animal origin should be
used very sparingly or not at all.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
Will Return to Waskburn
District
After Absence of 20 Years

Mr.. D. F. Desmond. who lived
several seasons in the Washburn
District twenty years ago, says he
will return this Summer and pur.
chase land in Bayfield, County. He
is a man Of intelligence and has
travelled extensively since leaving
the Washburn District. Mr., Des-
mond was asked why ne was return
ing to WasnSsa1n, the concise answer
was The could no longer over look
such advantages. as reasonable land
in a healthful climate, where could
be found pure drinking water, ample
protection to the ground through
heavy SHOWS each Winter, abundant
rain fall, and freedom from late
frosts in Spring and early frosts in
Fall; where the fruit possibilities
are so great on our natural clover
producing land, and the fact that
everything that grows elsewhere
can be grown at Washburn, which
is proof that such land must become
enormously valuable, and doubly so
when We consider the advantages OF
shipping facilities offered by rail and
water" Such a statement coming
from a man who is familiar with the
Washburn District, and with many
other districts, should be valuable
to the Washburn citizens. Think
this over, and do not delay in pur-
chasing at least 3 to 10 acres of land
near Washburn, before it doubles in
value. L. D. Goodnough is showing
some choice tracts within easy walk
ing distance of the post-office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
A DR.. JOHNSON STORY.
Illustrating the Difference Between
Assertion and Argument.

Illustrating the Difference Between
Assertion and Argument.
Among the anecdotes of DR..
Johnson is one written not by his
b~iographer, Boswell, but by another
contemporary, DR.. John Moore. 1t
is illustrative of Johnson's manner
and the Importance he gave to ar
gument properly conducted. DIR.
Moore said that he was n of a
company at Mr.. Hoole's. Mention
was made that counsel we're to be
heard in a certain case at the bar
of the house of commons. One of
the company asked Sir James John
ston if he intended to be present.
Sir James answered hat he believ-
ed he should not, because he paid
little regard to the arguments of
counsel at the bar of the house of
commons.
wherefore" asked DR.. johnson,
edo you pay little regard to their
arguments, sir?"
Because" replied Sir James,
''they argue for their Fee"
"What is it to you, sir" rejoined
DR.. Johnson, ''what they argue fol-?
You have nothing to do with their
motive, but you ought to weigh
their argument. Sir, you seem to
confound argument with assertion.
But there is an essential distinction
between them. Assertion is like
an arrow shot from a longbow-the
force with which it strikes depends
upon the strength Of the arm that
draws it. But argument is like an
arrow from a crossbow, which has
equal force whether shot by a boy
or by a giant"
The narrator of this incident said
the whole company was struck by
the aptness and beauty of this illus
tration, which certainly was ex-
pressed in clear and forceful Eng
lish and with few of the Latin de-
rivatives with which the good doc
tor delighted to ornament his SEN
fences.
One of the company said, "'That
is indeed one of the most just and
admirable illustrations that I ever
heard"
"Sir," said DR.. Johnson, "the IL
lustration is none of mine. You
will find it in Bacon."-Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
Frank I. Tucker

The aboveis a likeness Of Frank
T. Tucker, Assistant Attorney
General. who has announced his
candidacy for the office of Attor-
ney General. Mr.. fuckers
home was formerly at Neillsville,
having been a member of the law
firm of O'Neil, Marsh and Tuck
err. He served two terms in the
Assembly. Has been law exam
iner for four years. He was
active in the removal of the sher-
if and District attorney of Iron
County. He was appointed by
Governor Davidson to prosecute
graft cases at Green Bay. He
has been an active member of
the Attorney Generals staff.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hanson of Bigelow street.
died last Friday after a short illness
with brain fever. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon from the resi-
dence. Rev. Chr. Christensen of
the Norwegian Lutheran church
officiating. Interment took place in
the Protestant cemetery.
DR.. Morck of Superior visited in
the city a few days this week. The
Doctor was for a time located in this
city a couple of years ago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
STEARNS RUNNING
Big Mill was Steamed UP
Tuesday Morning,
Began Saving Wednesday.
Will Start the Night
Shift Soon.

The big Stearns mill is now
running. 1t started yesterday
morning on it's day run and had
been in operation but a few
hours when a part of the cylin-
der head was cracked and neces-
STATED the shutting down Of the
plant. Repairs we're made last
night and the mill was started
up again this morning. The
night shift at the mill will be put
on within a week and the insti-
tuition will be a busy one all sum
mer, employing close to three
hundred men.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
No Substitutes

Accept 10 substitute for Foley's
Honey and Tar. It is the best and
safest remedy for coughs, colds,
throat and lung troubles. Contains
no opiates and no harmful drugs.
Remember the name Foley's Honey
and Tar, and accept no substitutes.
Q, W. Frost
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
O'ConneIPs Bio Head.

T~hackeray was six feet two inches
in height, and Sir HI. w. Lucy says the
eighth inch hat, beating Dickens and
John Bright by a full half inch. Mr.
Gladstone's hat was of seven and
three-eighth inch measurement-the
same as Macaulay's-while Beacons-
field needed a full seven inch. The hat
of Daniel O'Connell. however, would
have beaten them all, measuring eight
and one-half inches by ten inches.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31
ADVANTAGE of Education

care you satisfied with the results Of
the course which your daughter fol
lowed at college?"
Perfectly satisfied. She is going to
marry one Of the professors"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-31

Excuses in youth are drafts upon
old age, payable about thirty years
after date.-Chicago News.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
ScientIfic Spanking

4 insists in punishment only when a child
is actually bad. Some mothers think that
all crying is badness, it's not. When
your baby crys, look for pins or OH ex.
ternal cause. il YOU can't find them give
the baby Whites Cream Ver,nifuge as
the chances are it is suffering from
worms which keep it hungry and cross
ali the time. Pleasant to take-sure in
it's action. Price 70 cents. Sold by
Globe Drug Store.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

Tanev County went dry nearly two to
oae That shows what Miss juri will do
In 1910.
Five new Unions organized in Decem.
bsr, one at the county seat OF Caldwell
county. Ten speakers in the field. Hur-
rali for Missouri!
king Alcohol costs The American
people a sum exceeding $50 no for every
81 60 it pays back into the public treas
ury.
The State Supreme Court has ruled
that no beverage containing the least
per centage OF ale biol can be legally sold
in Mississippi.
The question is asked why "we,'
Michigan has 257 divorces for every I00,.
900 people. while "dry" North Carolina
has only %. Can you think OF the ans.
NeIf
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
The Meanest Man In Town

is the one who always wears a frown, is
cross and disagreeable, and is short and
sharp i'll his Nine cases out of
ten it's not the poor fellows fault, it's
his liver and digestion that make him
feel IT miserable, he can't help being
disagreeable. Are you i'll danger of get
ting ,nto that condition? Then start at
nee taking Ballard's Herbine for your
liver the safe, sure and reliable veye-
table regulator. Sold by all Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Statewide Prohibition 1910,

The greatest issue that will be decided
~ the people of Missouri at the general
election in ~ . will he that of statewide
prohibition. Under the initiative and
referendum, less than 2J,WD petitioners
can submit to the voters this greal ques.
ton. Petitions for this purpose are now
In the hands of the people in all parts Of
the State and thousands Of signatures
have already been s.cu,cd. In a very few
days the requisite petitions will be in the
hands OF the secretary of state. He will
then have no choice but t. place the issue
Oh the official ballot and submit it to the
vote Of III. people.
The submission of the question, there
tore, III tue neat general election is inev.
table whether we believe in the wisd,m
# submission or not The only al,eina-
five that now REMAINS open to any Citi-
zen il as to which side of the issue he
will support with hi vote and influence.
IN November, lJlO, about $4,000 Chii.
tian voters will answer this mo,nentous
Question. The state committee of the
constitutional amendment association
awaits with C~o..hu>.te the enlightened
verdict Of the people.
This mighty conflict will decide the
future Of the grea, imperial state that lies
in the very iiea,t Of the Republic and
iorius the great commercial gateway to
the west. The mD,t stupenous bre wing
iIterests in the world aie located in The
metropolis Of this state.
The entire Mississippi basin and the
West are under tribute to- these breweries
and are pouring into their Golfers more
than sDU,0oO,0 900 every year. Liquor
'rces driven from other states BY tn.
march Vt the temperance cause are
sVarming into Missouri to augment
tue strength Of our opponents. In view
of the gigantic struggle with which We
tire cont. unterl, ii is confidently hoped
that every citizen who is opposed to the
devastation that is being wrought by The
! luor traffic will enlist without delay in
the ac i've prosecution Df this great move
iuent 10 the end that Missouri may be
redeemed.
G.. o. NATIONS,
Treas'r. Constitutional Amend't. As,o'n.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Taking Life Safer,

Everywhere life is being made more
safe through the work of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills in Constipation, Bilious.
ness. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver ,r"u.
bles. Kidney Disc .ses ami Bowel DIS.
orders. They're easy, bat sire, aud per.
iec,ly build up the health. 25c at Munt-
&c, Drug 70.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
TrsveHnR.S Salesman.

II. +. Beers, 8i7. 7th Ave-, Peoria, ILL.,.
writes: II have been troubled for some
tine with kidney trouble, SO severely at
tim - | could scarcely carry my grips.
A.trr using M bottle Of Foley's Kidney
Pill | have been entirely relieved, and
cheerfully Recommend them to ALL"
Poiey's Kidney Pills are healing and
sutissptic and will restore health and
strength. cold by All Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
A Wrctchei Mistakc

to endure the itching, painful distress of
Piles There's no need to. Listen: ~
suffered much from Piles" writes
viii A. Marsh, of Silver City, n. c..
It'll | got "A box of liucklen's Arnica
Salve, and was soon cured" burns,
Boils, Ulcers, Fever Sores, Eczema, Cuts,
Chappel Hands, Crilblains, vanish be-
fore it. 25c at Muntael Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

Misfortunes often put us wise TO our
own carelessness.
A philosophical man when considering
Ii, own troubles isn't.
1t is better to ii ave "A few good friends
than a good many friends. .
It's astonishing how many things come
our way that we don't care for.
II a woman wears anything that is com
Portable she Is usu lily ashamed Of it.
When q woman tells n man her age
she never brings OFT the family bible 10
prove It.
Hunt tor trouble and sooner or later
,.u will find where it lanied-on you
eek.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Simple Remedy for LsGuppe

LaGr,ppe coughs are dangerous. as
they frequently develop into pneumvnia.
i'oley's .ioney aud Tar not only stops
,hs cough, but heals aud strengthens the
ang-, W that no serious results need IN
fsa; Ell. The genu,ne Foley's Honey and
FER contains no harmful drugs and is in
= yellow package. SOLD by All Drug
gis.s.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Saved Al Deaths Door.

The door of death seemed ready to
open for Murray w. Ayers, Of Transit
Bridge, " Y, when his life was wonder
fully saved. ~ was in 4 dreadful con-
dition," he writes. my skin was almost
yellow; eyes sunken; tongue coated; em.
aciated from losing 40 pounds. growing
weaker daily, Virulent liver trouble
pulling me down to death in spite OF
doctors. Then that mstchlsss medicine.
Electric Bi,ters. cured nie. l regaiued
the ~ pounds lost and now sm we'll and
strong" For all stomach, liver and kid.
ney troubles they're supreme, 60s At
Mun,zel Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Rev. I. W. wmn.m. Te.,,ne..

Rev. l. w. Williams, Huntington, W.
v writes US as follows: This is I. Ger
tify that used Foleys Kidney Remedy
4, nervous exhaustion aud kidney ,rou,.
10 aud en- frse TO say that Foiey's Kid.
M, RsussIy viii do all tn :. you claim
tss IT, sold by AL Drugyists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

We s,ou,i work for prohi,ioh III 1910,
because it is the only possible ,hiIg to
,io. We have nothing to lose, everything
60 gain, and this will be the year OF tie
creates, Of all victories in Missouri, il
every christian man will put lis shoulder
10 the wheel and do his duty.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

When a oma has her photograph e
iar2el it is a sure sign she considers her
self in the good looking class.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Every i.lOther

is or should b. worried when the little
one have a cough or cold 1t may lead to
Group or pleurisy or pneumonia-.hen to
something more serious. Ballads Horc.
hound Syrup Will cure the trouble at
once and prevent any complication.
Sold by Globe Drug Store.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

U-watchwords: organ:ae, Il rnea'e,
Ayitate wCT 4 Principles. Total Abstinence,
prnni,,i,iun Of tne liquor tfafrci Que standard Of
morals for inen aud son'cl,. Home protection;
E,ual suffrage AMI III. teaching OF ocismihc
.Iemperanc- III the public schools,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
MISSOURI PACIFIC TIME CAgD.

FREIGHT N PASSENGER
daily Except Sunday.)
No. 645 arrives Versailles go a. m.
" 81 a:l0 y. N.
" rAS leaves Versailles 1000 a.. M.
" b4b 4:20 p. m.
PASSENGER n EXPRESS
(Daily.)
No. G33 arrives Versailles 1925 p. III.
eH leaves l2'd5 p. ny
Arrives at Kansas City $50 p. M.
Arrives at St. Louis $50 p. III.
M. 6>+ connects with No. ] at Upton.
w~esibotmd, and No. 2 eastbound.
No. 648 connects with No. 90 at Upton
eastbound.
No. Gi8 connects with No. 8 at Upton
eastbound. and No. 635 westbound for
Sedaiis.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

1t is a dangerous thing to take a cough
medicine containing opiates that mr.rely
stIfe your cough instead Of curing it.
F"ley's Honey and Tar loosens and cures
the cough and cxpels the poisonous
germs, thus preventing pneumonia and
Consumption. Refuse substitutes and
take only the genuide Foley's Honey
aud Tar i'll the yellow package. Sold by
all druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

II a man hiss II good reputation and
tries to live up to 1t his n~eishDo.s are
likely to consider him = h poctite.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
w. c. T. u. Column.

'rhrous,, the courtesy Of the REPUBLICAN, this
npaee /. r. served for the w. c. T. u. II Il edited
Nv i,s representatives. WHO are responsible for
oil statement, which appear In its columns.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Foleys
KidneA
Pills /
What They VIII Do for You]

What They VIII Do for YouE
They will cure your backach&|
strengthen your kidneys, corr
feet urinary Irregularities, build
up the worn out tissues. and
eliminate the excess uric acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent bright's Disease and Dia.
bates. and restore health ana
strength. Refuse substitutes
SOLD BY ILL DRUGGISTS
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Pneumonia Follows A Cold

but never follows the use OF Foley's Hon.
ey and Tar, which stops the cough, heals
the lungs, and expels cold from your sys,
tenn. sold by ali druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
Folev's Kidney Remedy will cure any

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that is
no, beyond the reach, Of medicine. 1t
inviyorates the entire system and
strengthens the kidneys 50 they eliminate
the impurities from the blood. Back
ache, rheumatism, kidney AID bladder
troubles are all cured by this great rne,i.
cine. Sold by All Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

Home is a place where n man can do a.
he pIrases-,f lie is married to the right
woman.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06
A Wild Blizzard Raging

brings danger, suffering often death
to thousands, who take colds, coughs and
lagrippe-that terror of Winter and
Spring. Its danger signals are stuffed
up nostrils, lower part of nose sore,
chiIls and fever, pain i'll back OF head,
and a throat-gripping cough. When
Grip attacks, as you value your life, don't
delay getting DR.. Kings New discovery.
'One bottle cured me-" writes A. l..
Dnnm. of Pine Valley, Miss, after being
laid up three weeks with Grip" For
sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Coughs, Colds,
Whoop,ng Cough, bronchitis, Asthma,
its supreme. soc. l0l. Guaranteed by
Munlzel Drug Co.
The man who ~r!arries an heircss takes
out all insurance policy against hunger.
Lexington, Mo-, Oct. |, 1905 = have
taken from time to time nearly all the
kidney and bladder remedies I could
hear of, with but little benefit, until l
took Halls Texas Wonder, which has
cured INT entirely Of a severe kidney and
bladder trouble, Snd | feel it MY duty to
say 80 for the benefit OF my friends who
may he suffering in the same manner.
JUDGE JOSEPH G GHlNN.
Sold by All Druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-06

A widows idea of popularity is to have
the men cal her Irresistible"