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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
Gaunt House of "vanity Fair. y

Writing on the original of Gaunt
House in Thackeray's first novel,
Vanity Fair" G.. Van Noorden con-
cludes that this was Harcourt House,
Cavendish Square, and not, as most
commentators incline to believe, eth
err Hartford House, Manchester
Square. or Lansdowne House, Berke-
ley Square. Harcourt House, says Mr..
Van Noorden, corresponds almost ex-
actly with the novelist's description
in Vanity Fair
THE vast hall, the great gateway.
ETC., all are here, while the equestrian
statue resolves itself into that of the
Duke of Cumberland, the Butcher of
Culloden, which was removed in 1868
ostensibly to be recast, but has never
reappeared. This figure appears in
Thackeray's own illustration of The
arrest Of Capt. Crawley when leaving
Gaunt House, affording another proof
of the correctness Of this localizatfon.
Harcourt House has now given way Ia
, a block of residential flats. london
Graphic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

the junk-heap now. jerks liked to
ride at night, and as that was about
the only time I could go, he used to
take me and my wife a good deal.
"One night we were coming home
down Aubon road, when all OF sud-
den, sitting in the middle OF the high
way right ahead Of us, directly under
the glare of the street light, we saw,
scratching It's left ear with its foot,
nice little polecat.'
90 N.Y." began his friend, ''you don't
really"
Absolutely true story" said the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

hard work connected with 1t. No one knows yet
who will succeed the powerful Senator Aldrich OF
Rhode Island as the chief of the finance committee,
opposition which carries with it ordinarily the Re-
publican leadership of the senate of the United
States.
A good deal of historic interest centers In some
of the committee Of the senate. The pres,
senate wing of the Capitol was not completed un-
til the year 1859, but there are several committee
rooms still located in the old part of the great build
ing Even In the section there are two or
three rooms which have witnessed stirring scenes.
In the room of the committee territories for in
stance body of which Senator Beverage OF In
diana is the chairman, there were held the hearings
on the Kansas-Nebraska bill and other free or
slave soil state matters. In the room OF the COM
mttee on privileges and elections, OF which Sena-
tor Burrows of Michigan Is the chairman. many
senators have had what might be called grand
Jury hearings the question of their right to their
seats The Utah cases have been heard here, and
it was here that Senator W. A. Clark of Montana ap-
peared through his counsel to try to prove that
he did not use wrongful means to secure his seat
In the senate.
In the room of the committee on military al
fairs hundreds upon hundreds of problems were
worked out during the days of the civil war Since
the United States has become world power Sena-
tor Henry Cabot Lodge, chairman OF the commit
tee on the Philippines has had many puzzing
questions on his hands, and the hearings which
have been held in this room at times have at
tracted crowds and nearly always have been OF
deep interest. In the Philippines room the anti
Imperaiists" have argued behalf Of indepen-
dence for the Filipino, and there have been met
in debate by men who have maintained that the
day of liberty for the little brown brother must
be postponed until he is qualified for its prtvi-
leges.
Memories of pass quickly. While the
United States government as government Is only
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

other. 1.-THE wind vas against US. and
the little chap didn't hear. Anyway,
this is what happened. jerks was
going SO fast-you know there is q
ten-mile limit on Aubon road-that he
couldn't stop in time. The little beast
never moved. We shot straight over
it, and prepared to stop our noses
got by we looked back, and saw that
idiotic little chap just concluding it's
scratching operations. We stopped,
and the squeak of the brakes woke
it up to stern reality. 1t stopped
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

scratching and skipped into the bush
es. Now. the fact that it harbored
no-er-resentment toward us has al
ways inclined me to"
"Shucks!" exclaimed the other. 'Tf
you want to know the real reason why
1t skipped, I'll tell you. Jenkss was
gasoline car, wasn't it? Well,
then"
You're quite right" said the story
teller, suddenly. "And as 1 said at
the start, never minded the odor as
much as I do some other-er-
smells. - Youths Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
THEY GROW
Good Humor and CheerfuIness From
Right Food and Drink.

Anything that interferes with good
health Is apt to keep cheerfulness and
good humor In the background. Al
Washington lady found that letting
coffee alone made things bright for
her. She writes:
-Four years ago was practically
given up by my doctor and was not ex-
pected to live long. My nervous sys-
tenn was In bad condition.
"But I was young and did not want
to die SO I began to look about for the
cause Of my chronic trouble. I used to
have nervous spells which would ex-
haust me and after each spell 1t would
take me days before could sit up In q
chair.
IT became convinced my trouble was
caused by coffee. decided to stop It
and bought some Postum.
1.-THE first cup. which made accord.
ing to directions, had a soothing of.
feet on my nerves and liked the taste.
For time nearly lived on Postum
and ate little food besides. am today
q healthy woman.
my family and relatives wonder II
am the same person was four years
ago, when / could do no work on ac-
count of nervousness. Now ] am DO
ing my own Homework, take care or
two babies-one twenty the other two
months old. / am so busy that hard
" get time to write a letter, yet do
It all with the cheerfulness and good
humor that comes from enjoying good
health.
81 tell my friends it is to Postum I
owe my life today.
Read THE Road to Wellville," In
pkgs. There's a Reason.
Ever read the above letterY A new
one apuears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full or humaA
interest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
Triumnh of Optimism.

"How are you feeling today, uncle?"
asked the robust nephew of bis aged
and feeble kinsman.
Pretty well. pretty WE'LL" quavered
that incurable optimist, my rheu-
matiz is bothering me good deal and
my erisipilis is worse than it was yes
terday, I've got slight headache and
I went down to the dentist today and
had all but two of my teeth pulled.
but thank heaven those two are cD-
posise each other"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

SO pulled I could hardly see and my
feet and hands were terribly swollen.
Deans Kidney Pills were advised and
I began taking them. It required only
short use to restore my kidneys to a
normal condition"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents q
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, II. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
sPoHN'S DISTEMPER CURE

sPoHN'S DIsTEMPER CURE win
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
of all ages, and prevents all others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera. and dog distemper.
Any good druggist can supply you, or send
to mfrs. 30 cents and $l00 bottle. Agents
wanted Free book. Spohn Medical Co..
Spec. Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
1T, Was An Unequal Match

nights, toward autumn. really mean
it." he went on as his friend smiled
increduiously, "but that isn't what we
were speaking about You said you
could never surprise a polecat because
he always get there first, so to speak.
But Just listen.
"This happened on an autumn night,
too," said the advocate Of the wood
pussy. 81 was riding with jerks In
his new automobile last fall-it's on
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
Ancient City Modernized.

Tarsus, the ancient city in Asia MI
nor, where the apostle Paul was born,
is now Illuminated by electricity. The
power is taken from the Cydnus river.
There are now in Tarsus $50 electric
street lights and about COG incandes-
cent lights for private use.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
a Story Which Proves That the Odor
of Idsaks' Car Was Stronger Than
That Of a PoIecat.

"Polecats," said the suburbanite,
fare animals which I do not at all
mind, that is, when they keep their
distance and l keep mine. In fact, !
think there is something sugges-
,tiev and almost romantic in the far
ioff odor. Especially on moonlight
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
lnnnorfact 70 Mothers
Acme Of cautiousness.

Seymour-Young TIGER looks like
cautious man.
Ashley-He is cautious; he's so eau
tious that he wouldn't ask the pref
test girl in all the world to let him
see her home unless he had learned
how far away she lived.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

With 5000 inventors att work per-
fecting the aeroplane it might be ex-
pected to solve all the difficulties of
aerial travel shortly But when we
remember how many have been at
work Oh perpetual motion we are not
so hopeful
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

A Chicago professor has discovered
chat women gossip because gossiping
gives pleasing shock to their vase.
Tnotor systems. Having discovered so
much, it ought to be possible to dis
cover substitute and thus save
many innocent regulations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Somehow, we find it almost impossi-
Die to get rid Of the feeling that the
man who married the lady who was
attended by three dogs as bridesmaids
ought to be sympathized with even If
he did go into it with his eyes open.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

A dirigible balloon that recently
Travelled from France to London with
seven passengers has been bought by
the British government Englishmen
agree tina. a craft with such interest
fng possibilities calls for full inspec
ton
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

A Harvard professor declares that
Che late and loveless marriages are re-
eponsible for the disappearance of real
Yankee blood. Most persons have
thought this was due to the wholesale
importation of other blood.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
An Unmlstakable Hint.

Young Staylate got delicate hint
from the young lady he was calling
on the other evening"
What was it?"
"She found looking at the clock and
other familiar devices useless, so she
ordered some refreshments and her
mother sent her plate Of breakfast
food"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
DIscouraolnq.

George" said her husbands wife,
II don't believe you have smoked one
Of those cigars 1 gave you on your
birthday"
That's right. my DEAR" replied his
lwife's husband I'm going to keep
them until our Willie wants to learn
to smoke"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

A Los Angeles woman used a stick
Of dynamite on her washboard, sup
posing it to be soap. The fact that
there was no explosion indicates that
the wretched makers of dynamite are
adulterating it. Can't we have any,
thing pure any more?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

ca use VI UdCKdC0o,
headaches, urinary
troubles and dizzy
spells. To insure good
health, keep the kid
neys well. Doan's Kid
ney Pills remove ali
kidney ills. -
Mrs. e. e. Dewey.
Neigh, Neb., says:
"In 1909 I had . a
dreadful attack Of
dropsy. my face being
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

The statement is made by a Swiss
doctor that drunkards live longer than
total abstainers. But even if they do
what's the use?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Somebody says that the way to
solve the transatlantic aviation prob
lem is to manufacture hydrogen gas
en- route. II he had only said hot air
Cow, it would be simple.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

The population of the Philippines
has decreased rs per cent since we
took them over Does race suicide
also follow the flag?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Thirty-four aViators have met with
fatal accidents during the past year.
Stf11, some of them might have
stepped on rusty nails If they had re-
snained ON the ground
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Horace Fletcher says that If one is
to get his moneys worth out of a
glass OF milk be should chew It. It
might be asked what kind of milk
Horace Is in the habit of eating.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

There are 81 active volcanoes In
Japan. Notwithstanding the fact that
no political campaign is going on IN
Japan.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Another aviator has broken the
h1gh-fight record for aeroplanes. It
happens even more frequently than
the launching of the largest ship or
the death of the oldest Mason
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

According to statistics there are
100000 telephone stations in the
world, and yet somehow or other you
can't always get the one you want
when you want It.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

That fringe Of puppy dogs at New
York wedding has become almost as
famous as the monkeys that dine With
~the 400 at Newport
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Every little while somebody wins
the worlds championship at typewrit-
ing, but for some reason champion
typewriters never get splendid offers
TO go on the stage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

The man who never sees 800 bill
has no reason to worry because of
that very dangerous counterfeit which
the Washington authorities say is in
circulation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

In football. as in politics you cannot
always tell. The same is true Of
love and the stock markets. how
ever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Canada levied no duty on the bal
looms that started from st. Louis and
went northward across the border
Il did not know how to do it
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

A New York Judge has decided. that
Nevada divorces are no good. Just
like New Yorker -discarding
things because they're inexpensive!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Dirigible balloons are dirigible
only when they move with the wind.
They cannot buck the wind as a real
man-bird does.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Aeroplaning to Europe is the latest
upon the aviator's schedule. 1t would
be well to put of the attempt till
after Winter-say about fytime.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Pockets In women's skirts are COM
ing back, says an exchange, If ever
they can find the place where they
used to be.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

The nervous wrecks in Newport are
the grocers who cannot collect bills
due from the 400.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

The ideas of the weather clerk are
excellent, but the stubborn climate
will not adopt them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Above all, do not forget your over
GhOeS.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

One thing is certain, there is plenty
Of room for aviators to make highly
ing records in.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY
KIDNEYS.

Weak kidneys fail to remove poi
sons from the blood, and they are the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

The English courts have small use
for hypothetical questions or brain
storms.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Goldfish is scarce and high, and a
GshbaIl trust is suspected.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

In some respects this has already
been an old-fashioned winter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

to Mr.. Aldricn's place as finance chair.
man. Che difficulty is that Mr.. Bur.
rows has been defeated in the pri-
maries for reelection to the senate
and like Mr. Aldrich he is to retire
in March. Boies Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania comes next on this all power
full body, but it is more than whis-
pered that workmanship preferrnent
is not to be given to Mr.. Penrose.
Next in order comes Eugene Hale OF
Maine, who IL to retire in March, and
thus is out of consideration. Then
comes Shelby M. Cullom Of Illinois,
who will not accept the Craftsmanship
under any circumstances, for his
age precludes his undertaking the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

And so far no one has invented
soft spot for aviators to fall on
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

rooms, but In order
to dignity them as
such it was neces-
sary to create sew
eral c ON m / t t g es
which really were
nothing more than
committees in name,
for they seldom held
meetings and 1t Is
said that in one or
two cases no meet
Ing 8 e er b a v 9
been held. The SEN
ators as they were
assigned to rooms
were made chair
men Of the commit
tees which were sup
1000 a. ono+ IN tho
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-22

Itself in matters Of procedure, and SO
it is. The senate does things as no
other legislative body in the world
docs them. The senators pride them
selves upon the dignity Of their body
and they take no little pride appar-
emily In the uniqueness Of the rules
which govern them and in the &C
cepted method of doing things with
out absolute governing regulation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-05-21
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

- $1,000 to loan. William G. Kcrbin.
Special prices on embroidered flounc-
ing. Mrs. j. &. Shortt.
"A nice line and good values in white
goods. laces and embroiderics. Mrs. j..
G. Short.
For your millinery you cannot do
better than at the millinery store OF
Mrs. j. G. Short.
Corn wanted, at once72c bushcl
for white, zoe bushcl for yellow. Phillips
& Bailey, Salisbury, Md.
For dress goods come to Mrs. j. G..
Shorts. Silk ginghams. l2ac calicoes.
5kc +: wool dress goods at cost.
For sale Cold storage Green Noun
tain seed potatoes. Price upon appli-
cation. Calvin ID. Quinn, Shovel, Md.
(7-3t.)
-i0O.OO0 Big Stem Jersey Sweet Po-
tato plants. Fine stock, price 90 per
1000. Call on or write to Charles S. Per-
due, Route 2, Snow Hill, Md. CLIO
Il am offering the best standard Ma
nilla Binder Irvine at "a cents. Ii you
want any send me your order at once.
L. J. Reid, Melbourne, Md. 21-2t.
Buy your meats and groceries Of
ID. &. Holloway, successor to George
w. Wonncll, at the same old stand.
Everything that's good to eat.
For sale tall grandfather clock
loaded glass door; mahogany side
board 3 mahogany chest of drawers /;
/ mahogany table; high grade rubber
tire buggy | shetland pony, cart and
harness. w. I. Hearn, Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Holt and son,
Howard, of Perryhawkin. Mr.. and Mrs.
N. }. Pusey and children spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Gray.
Mrs. Robertson and son, Bruce, spent
Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. B. j. johnson.
Misses Ella and Eva Gray. Bertha
and Madge Hottenstein Virginia
Givans, Ida Maddox and Mary Leake;
Messrs. James Robertson. James Faux
ner, Daniel Hottenstein, Russell Huff
man and Howard Holt spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss Lena and Lola
Pussy.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Holloway and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. c. Holloway in Snow Hill.
Miss Margaret sturgis, of Snow Hill.
has been the guest of Miss Bernice
Butler.
Miss Marcie Gibbons and brother, and
Miss Sallie Coulborne. Of near Whites
burg, were the guests Of Mrs. John
Williams last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Pusey spent
last Sunday afternoon with Mr.. N. j.
Gray.
Our school teacher, Miss Virginia
Givan, is spending her vacation with her
parents, near Wilton.
Mr.. Titus Hottenstein returned 10
Philadelphia one day last week after
Receiving from the measles.
Miss Mary Leake entertained few
Of her friends sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. West entertained
quite a number of their young friends
Saturday evening.
DR.. George Black. Of Snow Hill,
spent Saturday evening in this nelghbor-
hood.
A number of the young people Of this
neighborhood enjoyed a delightful
straw ride Saturday evening.
Miss Nettie Shockley was the guest
of Miss Ida and Maggie Maddox Satur-
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Adkins spent
the last Of the week with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Butler.
Mr.. Charles Robertson is spending
several weeks in Philadelphia.
Mr.. George Pusey returned home
from Philadelphia Saturday.
The Ladies Aid Society Of Nassaw-
wango M. T. Church will meet Satur-
day evening, May 2Sth at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Dickerson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-05-21
MAY Term OF
CIRCUIT COURT
Judges Jones And TOadVIn On
The Bench. Those On
Grand Jury.

The Circuit Court for Worcester
County convened Monday morning with
Judges Jones and Toadvin on the bench.
II was Judge Toadvin's first sitting or
the bench in our Court, although he is
well-known to our people and has beer
at the trial table many times. His re.
ccption by the members Of the bar ant
the laity was most cordial.
Judge Jones charged the grand jury
giving them some valuable advice. Mr.
John l.. Paradee is foreman. The mem
bcrs are as follows:
John l.. Paradee, George w. Williams
VIM. +. Bounds. VIM. A. Hearn. Ed
ward Gray. Horace F. Fooks. Solomon
B. Mumford, Humphrey II. Bailey. Pau
Cherrix, Edward T. Maddox, Charles r.
Jones. Walter S. Atkinson. Handy S.
Cooper, Il. Scott Richie. Joel G. Coffin,
John Cottingham, David S. Hudson.
Moses j. Hudson, Jr., Eugene w. Veasey,
John N. Herman, Benjamin B. Drifting.
ham, Abner Doughty, Ernest L. Bur-
bage.
Up to the hour of going TO press this
friday morning very few cases have
occupied the attention of the Court,
although the judges have been kept
busy with petty cases. Monday was
consumed with drawing the jury. calling
over the docket, and in the afternoon
one case was started
The case of Tarr G. Hill against Ebe
w. Collins to replevy horse occupied
Court until well on Tuesdayafternoon anc
resulted in verdict for Collins.
The case of Mallileu & Conry against
Pickett & Hall, Pocomoke City. A suit
for debt. Verdict for Mallilcu & Conry
for S35. 40 and costs.
Norman Long, colored, charged with
perjury, was found guilty. The Court
will sentence later.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-05-21
Maryland's Wheat Crop Leads
Other States.

In a crop statement just issued BY
the Department of Agriculture it is
shown that Maryland's wheat crop is in
better condition than that of any other
State in the Union. The crop is. of
course. not the largest. but there is a
smaller per cent. of its acreage aban-
doned than any other whcat-producing
State can show. Just one per cent OF
the winter wheat crop is in bad condi-
ton.
The State shows. further, that there
are 794. 900 acres of Maryland in wheat.
which is a greater acreage than shown
by any other Southern State, except
Tennessee and Texas. This is slightly
more wheat than was reported in Mary
land by the Department last year.
Maryland's rye crop is also discussed in
the statement. but the acreage is not
given. The condition of the crop is
placed. at %, which is slightly under the
condition Of rye last year at this time.