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The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1910-12-16
NATIONS LARGE DRINK BILL
0oeeeeee IN Amount 81 Alcehoi Con.
ssmed IN United states shswn
By estimats.

That the people Of America are be.
gaining to grow more sober In their
habits again 10 the apparent lesson Of
the Americas 0rocer's estimate Of the
nations drink bill for 1909.
In spite Of ten years. Of prohibition
asitation 1907 was the banner year
Tor the liquor trade. Consumption
reached then it, maximum. In two
years the population increased By
3.7%s.Sse. brit the money spent upon
alcoholic drinks fell on Sli0is6. 800.
This was not IN economic after effect
Of the panic: that would have been
,nors apparent In 1905: besiles tea,
coffee and cocoa established In 1909 q
record
The per capita use Of sririts In 1909
was the smallest since 1900: Of beer
since 1905. OF both there was de-.
cline In 1905 and again In 1909. Tho
consumption Of wine alone increased,
but By tribe.
The treasury In 1909 derived from
splrits 09.e6s.si7: from termented
nouors. e7b.560.75l: from imported al.
cohc,ics. eiS.660.ils. and from tobac.
20. 1bs.3ss.0sl. The average tag per
CAPITA from all these sources was
es.ss.
Taking the estimated retail price Of
alcoholics and adding coffee. tea ant
cocoa. the 1909 drink bill Of the m.
tion was.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1910-12-16
prooe.

prOof.
.What makes you think Teddy
juniors Girl b marrying him far bis
uonsyr'
.Havsn't you seen bis picture p
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1910-12-16
.si.79s,oos,2ss

This 10 es7.ib for each family Of Ave
rsrpons--enongh In all conscience!
But the alcoholic part Of the expen.
diturs shows now for two successive
years . decided tendency to slacksn.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1910-12-16
l6eln0 Time,
0ottln0 Her Aoo.

GETTING Her Age.
How old are your" asked the Judge
Of the lady at the bar.
Twenty" was the reply.
The Judge looked At her doubtfully
Twenty" the lady repeated with
dignity.
"Oh. ! see-twenty and twenty
that's forty."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1910-12-16
College Lite.

College Lite.
visitor-So your boy 10 In college.
IL he. Mr.. Corntossle?
Fsrmer--l can't say. exactly. He's
In Their ball nine. an In Their rowin'
crew. an In Their timnayxeeum. an In
Their dormytory. but whether he's ever
In Their college 10 more'n I kin mi
out BY his letters.-Harpers Bazaar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Mayor Decides to Call no
Election
Petitions are Withdrawn
and Everything
is Lovely

The petitions calling upon the
Mayor to call special election
to vote on the Commission form
of Government for the city have
been Withdrawn by those who
circulated them, and the Mayor
has also Withdrawn his order
calling the election. This was
done Saturday afternoon. The
demand was so insistent by many
that had signed the petition, thai
the step was taken after due
consideration Of the provisions
of the new law. Many who sign-
ed the petitions did so under a
misrepresentation At a meeting
of the Commercial Club held on
Friday evening, a resolution was
unanimously passed disapprov-
ing the proposed change, and all
mem bers expressed their desire
TO do their utmost to defeat the
plans. President Wm. Olson and
other mem bers of the club are to
be commended for their work in
securing an amicab!e settlement
of the affair.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
ArltSOn- Anderson

The wedding of Miss Carrie,
daughter of Mr.. George Ander-
son to William Arntson took
place last evening at the home
of the bride, Rev. Chr. Chris.
tiansen of the Norwegian Luth-
eran church officiating. The
Misses Lena F'lonness and Annie
Anderson were bridesmaids and
Carl Holm berg and Martin Arnt-
son groomsmen. The couple left
this morning for the Twin Ports
where they will remain a few
days. The bride is one of the
popular young ladies. of the city,
she was for a mum Der of years
central girl at the Wisconsin
Telephone Office in this city.
The groom is employed in the
Osten Anderson grocery store.
He is well known. Both the
bride and groom have practically
grown up in this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Special Inducements to New Subscribers
HOME TALENT PLAY
Successful Production Put on
at Opera House Satur-
day Night.

A great deal of credit is due
Mdm. and Prof. M. w. Mathews
for the success of their under
taking in putting on the musical
and home talent play at the
Opera House last Saturday night.
1t was perhaps one of the best
entertainments of the kind that
has been put on at the Opera
House for some time. The
musical program which proceed
ed the play was exceptionally
good. It consisted of singing by
Mrs. Mathews, flute solos by
Prof. Mathews. duets by Miss
Julia Stevens and Prof. Mathews,
reading by Mrs. Alvord, and a
character song by Miss Julia
Stevens, Mrs. E. G.. Moore was
accom- PIANIST. 1t was well
enjoved by those who heard it..
This was followed by farce
comedy which was a breach of
promise trial entitled 1.-The Case
against Casey" This was one
of the most laughable affairs that
has been witnessed in some
time. Those taking parts did ex-
ceptionally fine and the parts
being we'll taken. Mrs. Mathews
looked after the staging OF this
production which was put on
after three rehearsals. 1t went
off without a hitch. A large
audience Witnessed the produc-
tion which gave great satisfaction.
The play and musical will be put
on again this evening. Some
changes have been made and it
will be better than ever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Special Rates Old Subscriptions When Paid in Advance
TRIES MURDER.-SUyCIDES
Jacob Hill Creates Excite
ment in Camp Near Bibon
Then Stays Himself.

Ashland, Wis, Feb. II Jacob
Hill, a Finlander employed in Peter
sons camp near Bibon. committed
suicide at the camp Thursday. Be-
fore committing suicide he almost
committed murder. his victim being
Louis Void of Washburn, another
employee in the same camp. Hill
came to the camp Sunday night and
remained there two days. Tuesday
night he got up and began rest
lessly walking the floor, and about
midnight without any warning, he
took a knife and began staobing
Louis Wold in the head with it.
Void was sleeping in bunk at the
other end Of the shanty at the time.
and his screams awoke the other
woOdsmen. who went to his assis-
tance Hill escaped from the shanty
but in the morning his body was
found by the cook back of the Office,
the head almost severed by knife.
Coroner Sellie was called and he
brought the body TO Ashland. No
relatives have been found
Another attempt at suicide WAS
made by Will Matson, an empIo, e
at McDonald'skcamp near Bibon, but
This attempt was not successful.
Matson had the delirium tremens,
and while in this condition Thursday
afternoon he struck bis head with an
axe three times and then stabbed
himself in the neck and breast,
inf fi'cting a number of ugly wounds.
He was brought to Ashland and
taken to Rhineharts hospital where
they worked over him for D. couple of
hours sewing up the wounds and he
was taken to the city jail as he was
still SD violent that he needed re-
straint.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Well, it certainly showed some the
past few days.
Albert Shino OF the town of Hugh
es in the western part of the county
recently captured black fox which
was said to have had as fine a pelt
as has ever been IN this section.
The hide was sold for $3.50 to John A.
Pettingil of Iron River who in turn
sold it to furriers in Duluth. making
a neat profit. The hide has been
shipped to New York city.
Rev. George E. Plant left Tuesday
afternoon for Eau Claire where he
will attend the meeting of the North
ives tern Bible Teachers Association
J. A. Mcdonald transacted busi-
ness at Duluth and Superior during
the past week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Joe Harvey are n
the city visiting with Mrs. Harvey s
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Peter Legacy.
They will remain in the city several
days
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Congregational Church

Rev. DR.. Sheldon, who was
recently called to the Office of
Superintendent of tie Congrega-
tional church association, will be
in Ashland on Feb. Oath, after
noon and evening. An invitation
Is extended to the members of
the Congregational church here.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Attorney Fischer of Bayfield, trans
acted business in County Conrt
Tuesday.
Miss Florence E, Earl of Lake
Mills, Wis, has been engaged as
assista in the Washburn High
School. She will take Miss Lawson 5
place end will teach history. Miss
Earl is graduate of the University
of Wisconsin. She spent the past
year'in Europe studying,
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs,
Joe Lamereaux on Monday evening
of this week. This makes thirteen
children in the family. twelve are
DOW living. Of this number eight
are boys. y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Rev. Plant has a Birthday

A large numbar of friends of REV.
Plant OF the Congregational Chuch.
gathered at the Church last Thurs
day evenening and tenderen him a
reception. The affair was gotten up
quietly and it Was surprise to The
Pastor A purse of money had been
gathered and this was presented co
Rev Plant as d birthday gilt. The
presentation speech was Vi zen by E
e. Alvord. Rev. Plant feelInglv
responded to the expressions of his
many friends. A lunch was served
to all present, by the mem oers OF
the Ladies Aid Society
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
TO HAVE EXERCISES
Washington-Lincol Program
will be Held at the walker
High School.

On Monday, February 21st. a
Observation-Disclosures program wi /
be held at the Walker High school
A very fine program is being pre-
pared for the afternoon and the
public is invited to attend. Rev.
George E. Plant of the Congrega-
tionai church will deliver an address
on the life of Lincoln and Attorney
John Walsh will speak on the life of
Washington. There will also be
several musical numbers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Lost-Grey Krimmer Muff, between
Maxcy residence and Post office Sun
day. Small reward offered. Re
turn to Mrs. D. M, Maxcy.
Supervisor of Assessments Land
raint was in the city Monday on
business connected with his office.
Mr.. Landraint will next week attend
the annual meeting of Supervisors OF
assessments, at Madison. This
meeting is called by the State Tax
Commission.
Have you property to sell or do
you want to buy. List your wants
with Robinson at the Times office
if you want quick results.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Bring in Your Subscriptions Now.
TO HEAR COMPLAINT
Tax Commission will Hear
Appeal From This
County

The state tax commission will
hold preliminary hearing in the
case OF the appeal from the action of
the County Board in equalizing the
value OF the property of the town Of
Mason, Pratt, and Iron River.
Notices of the hearing are being
sent out to every member of the
board. The tax commission will be
at Ashland on March 18th for the
purpose OF takirg up the matter,
The hearing will be held at the
Court house at Ashland.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Louis Segal returned Monday
evening from trip to the twin cit
les. He was gone four or five days
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Mitchell was the scene of a pleasant
gathering Monday evening when a
valen tine social was held. A large
number of friends were present and
IL pleasant evening was spent. A
short program was rendered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Boom your town. 1t you don t
who will? Make all the newcomers
and prospective residents think it is
going to be the metropolis of this
part of the country, and it soon will
be. Get in live and energetic men
and the town cannot help but pros
per, go forward and grow. You
never saw a town amount to any
thing where business men and citi-
zens were always engaged in telling
how dead it was-lifeless and that
all the powers that he could not
start it moving, building up and
endowing it with new life. This is
enough TO kill any town. while the
statements are not true. Make the
best of everything, Take the pro-
gressive side of every reasonable
question. Advertise your town and
business in every possible way. and
your brightest hopes in regard to it
will be fully realized.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
D. j. Estabrook Receives
Letter From Spain
Same as Those Sent to
Different Parts of the
United States

On Monday morning of this
week d. J. Estabrook received
a letter at the local post office
which evidently came from the
gang Of swindlers operating in
Spain and this country. The
letter was accompanied by a
clipping taken from London
paper. The clipping gave ar, ac-
count of the capture in Spain of
a Russian Banker who had
escaped some two years ago
with over five million dollars of
the bank funds. 1t told Of his
recent capture in Spain, after
having killed a man in duel.
The clipping stated that the
Russian was to be tried in Spain
for manslaughter and was at
this time confined IN a prison.
The letter that accompanied told
of this Russian having $3.50, 900
somewhere in the United States.
He had an only daughter and he
wanted to save a part of his for
tune for her, but in order to do
so he had to have some one in
the United States to get it for
him. He offered 100000 to the
person to whom the letter was
addressed providing that he
would consent to help him out.
The letter stated that two grips
belonging to the Russian were
being held bv the Clerk of Court
in Spain and that in order to geG
them the court fees would first
have to be paid. In one of the.
grips there was supposed to be a
secret pocket containing papers
necessary to obtain the money
located in this country. The
letter was supposed to have been
signed by the Russian, who gave
instructions to cable to a close
fl lend of his if the scheme was
understood, and further letters
giving instructions would be sent
at later date. The letter was
written on paper taken from a
note book in a fine hand, and
was dated at Madrid, Spain.
The post marks on the envelope
indicated that the latter came
from that place.
Mr.. Estabrook scented some
scheme after reading the letter
and concluded that it was part
of swindle game. He has had
much fun out Of it showing it to
his friends.
The letter it appears is about
the same as those that have been
sent out from time to time by
the swindlers in Spain. Evident.
ly mum Der in this country have
been "biting" for the govern
ment has now issued a circular
warning people receiving the
letters to beware of the game
that they are trying to work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Morning Service as usual
Sunday School at noon. The
evening service will be held in
English language. the Young
Peoples Society will meet next
Wednesda evening at the Sani-
tariu m with Ed. Holte.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Do You Want to Sell have a
buyer for house centrally located
Must be a bargain. See Robinson
at the Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

The masquerade valentine socia
given by the Rebecca ladies at th
Odd Fellows hall last evening was
largely attended and report very
pleasant time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Notice..

All outstanding personal property
in the city of Washburn includ ny
horses, cows, pianos, etc., will be
sold for taxes, if not paid on or be-
fore Feb. 25th 1910. Nels Lee,
City Treas.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Two horses for Sale. Inquire of
c. N. Cramer & Co.
Mrs w. J. Maitland has been visit
ing with relatives and friends in the
city during the past week.
Washburn' S Silver Star Dramatic
Club will meet with Mdm. Euphaina
Matthews on Thursday evening at
7:3O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Enockson re-
turned Tuesday from Spooner where
were they called owing to the illness
and death of Mrs. Enockson' S father.
A ''Stag party" was given at the
Union Hall on Monday evening in
honor of William Arntson. The af-
fair was largely attended and from
all reports very pleasant time was
had.
At meeting of the Washburn
Ice Co. held last Friday afternoon.
VIM. Olson was awarded the con-
tract for putting up the. ice for the
company. The work will be done
sometime this month. The company
has not as yet leased the plant FOR
the ensuing year, but it is possible
that arrangements will be made
soon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
County Treasurer Lien Will
pay Large Amount
Over Thirty Thousand Dollars
to be Sent to the State
Treasurer Monday

All of the towns in the county
have paid their proportion of the
stale tax, and County Treasurer
Lien will on Monday next send to
State Treasurer Dahl draft for
$50, Ut SO, which is the entire Coun-
ty tax to be paid to the state. The
state tax is apportioned on the basis
of the equalization made by the
4 fNo,.r&xr Rnnnd ;c ae follo.un.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17

Rev. Christensen spent a few days
at the Twin Ports during the past
week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-17
Was Arrested Sunday for Vio-
lating Sunday Law.
Tried in Municipal Court
Tuesday and Resulted in
Conviction

Louis Latts, proprietor of the
Bijou theatre. was arrested again
last Sunday afternoon, charged
with violating the Sunday clos
ing law. He was arrested on a
similar charged a week ago but
was acquitted by a jury. Last
Sunday when Latts attempted to
run his show he was stopped by
Chief of Police Oliver Wescott
who informed him that he was
under arrest. Paul Goeltz, the
singer, was also arrested. The
case came up for trial in NUM-
cipal court Tuesday morning be-
fore jury and resulted in Latts
being convicted. He was fined
IS. 90 and costs. amo uniting in all
to a little over $12. This is the
third time that the proprietor Of
this theatre has been arrested on
like offenses. The first time the
case was dropped, the second re-
suited in acquittal and the third
in conviction. Latts is of the
Jewish faith and by observing
the regular Jewish Sabbath he
has attempted to run his show
on the regular Sabbath. The
case is drawing a great deal Of
attention and every new move is
being watched. Latts thinks
that the officers are using him
unfairly when other places are
permitted to run.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
4 ATTORNEY WAUGH
LOOKS FOR A HOME.

II PARkER53uRG, w. Va. Feb. a.
4 Mrs. Roy Waugh, wife of the United
States attorney for this district, ar
rived in Parkersbury yesterday and
lis now the guest OF her husband. Mr..
ard Mrs. Waugh are engaged to-day
I looking over local residence prop
critics and this is taken as conclusive
evidence that they intend to make
their future home here. Mr.. Waugh
viii not make any positive statement,
however, as he has decided nothinq
as to where he will live.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
CAUSE OIL: ECZEMA EXPLAINED.

After years Of debate medical au
thorites are now agreed that Eczema
and other skin diseases are moi
seated in the blood, but are caused
by nyriads Of microscopic animals
an awning the flesh just below the
eP!dern,is. The patient ie perfectly
Healthy, it is only the skin that i.
diseases. .t.
Hence, scientists are now agreed
that you must cure The skin through
tie sk:n. Tile medicine must be in
l'quid form in order ia penetrat.
properly. And we can say with con.
fidence that we have the true rem.
edy for Eczen'a in our store. IN
The instant you wash with tn,.
noothing liquid you will find the itch
relieved. We positively assure you
Of this. viii you try a bottle Cat
only 25c). on cur recon- me ndatinn ?
Mt. City Drug Co.. Main street: Halls
Drug Store, Water street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
UNIFORM LAW

Fer Bankruptcy Proceedings Passes
the Lower House.
WASHINGTON, q. c., Feb. 24.-The
sherley bill for a uniform bankruptcy
law was passed .ty the house yester.
day. .lB tsats. .4sp
The senate had an ( extended argu.
ment by Senator Brown in favor of
an income tax. Senator Bcveridge ex-
planned the nature Of bills he had in.
PRODUCED in the present congress re.
lating 10 the Alaska ecal deposits. He
predicted that these deposits would in
sitne be needed by tile entire country.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
BUGS on POSTAGE STAMPS,
fUniOn Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-That the
ordinary, innocent postage stamp often
swarms will, bac!ili, microbes and
other dangerous "bugs" is the dis
covcry recently mace by c:>mists,
with the result that the Postottice De.
Fattmert has warned the clerks at
statnp windows to be very careful in
handling tins little labels. II Is said
that the gummed surface. of stamps
affords an exceIlen |tbreedins ground
fer disease germs. The, postal order
reads:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
RULE OF PROHIBITION
Again st Circuit Judge DoolittIo is Dis.
missed by Supreme Court.

CftAFt14ETON.. Feb. 24.--The rifle Of
prohibition issued against Circuit
Judge Doolittle some days ago was
discharged by the Supreme Court Of
Appeals. following an agreement be.
tween the parties. The prohibition
had been granted requiring Judge Doc
little to show cause why he should
punish William Mead and Harrison
Chatin for contempt in violating an
Injunction, which violation occurred in.
Judge Gilkinson's circuit. Mead and
Chain. us election conlmissioners.co con.
Quoted IN election in the town OF Kcr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
GOT SECOND TRIAL
And Jury This Time Sends MeGrath
t. the Chair.

NEW YORK, N. ", Fab. 24.-lt
would have been better for Edward F.
McGrath. laborer, had he not had a
second trial. A jury convicted him Of
murder In the first degree and he will:
be sentenced to die in the electric
chair. At iEis firts trial, TWO weeks
ago. the verGict was murder in the
second degree, the penalty for which
Is life imprisonment. But as is the
custom, MeGrath's counsel moved for
a new trial and Justice Golf unexpect
eddy granted It. gt1 ..,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
Patrons Day.


Patrons Day will be observed Fri.
day afternoon at the Fourth ward
school. The hours will be from 1880
to 3 O'Clock and an interesting pro.
gramme has been prepared for the en-.
tertainment OF the guests. The affair
is being arranged by Principal HiveIy.
Following the exercises and at the
close Of the school, an address will be
delivered to the patrons and frenda
present by Or. H. z. Johnson. The al
dress will deal with diseases Of II F,
eye. ear, nose and throat and Or. john
son will tell the, effects Of these dis.
eases on ehildrentl Mr.. George M. A,
exandcr will also, make an address at
this meeting. *.
This meeting promises to be very
interesting and Instructive one and the
patrons and friends Of the, school are
invited and urged to be present. The
affair will be held by the children Of
tire list. I'd, Sd and fourth grades Of the
Fourth ward school.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-02-24
SaE MURDER.
Miners Fight ana One May Die From
the IN juries he Received.

cIARKsBufaG. Va, Feb. 81 =.
I'm d bloody free-forsall light among
miners atssLynch's mines, Z. d. Wee:
ly.5 a mialle-aged man OF aiorEantown,
had his skull fractured with o. Ratchet
and Frank corhin and John 10th were
struck with clubs and rocks, sustaining
severe wounds. Weedy Is under the
care OF physicians in the county Jail,
and may die. y +. &