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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
WOMEN IN DAYS OF PHARAOH
Marriage Contract Shows That Ladies'
Of Egypt Were Not unduIy
Oppressed.

Most Of us make the acquaintance OF
Egypt in the splendidly dramatic story
of Joseph and his brethren. and so
look on Pharaoh and his people as
gloomy and malign prosecutors, fit
only to be swallowed up in the Red
sea waves or we read Of the graves
and sober monuments of the Nile val
ley. with their perpetual reminders Of
death and the kingdom of night: with
tn, result that we are hardly prepared
to realize the gay and lightsome side
Of the ancient Egyptian life, or to
credit the Thought that those tomb
builders could ever break into a
smile. But there was a side of gayety
and Of charm, and just as we are find
ing that so many of our deeper and
more philosophical thoughts go back
to the people of the Delta, SO we are
baginning to discover the originals of
All our jokes in the buried cities of
the Nile.
That ladies were not unduly OPP
pressed In the land of the Pharaohs,
we may gather from this marriage
contract, from a fourth-century Demo
tic manuscript. but dating in form to
3araolder times:
says the Lady Iris, take thee as
my husband. Thou makest me thy
wife. and givest me, in token of dover,
nve-tenths of silver. If l discharge
thee as my husband, hating thee rnd
. loving another more than thee, shall
give and return to the two and a
half tenths of silver, of what thou
gavest me as my dover, and I cede
unto thee all and everything that |
shall acquire with thee, one-third part,
as long as thou art married unto me-"
Not even Chicago or Reno can boast
of franker marriage contract than
that; and there is something wonder
fully naive in the idea of the good lady
Isis "discharging" her lord. on the
ground that she hates him and loves
another better. The sum she returns
him, as part of her now cancelled wod-
er, Is about equal to silver dollar.
So we have still something to learn
In marital levity and feminine imperi-
usness.-Harper's Weekly.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25

Cisna Park, Ill.-Speaker Joseph G.
Cannon told the old settlers of Iro-
quois county that he probably was adj
dressing them for the last time. His
speech, when regarded as the opening
of the Illinois congressional campaign,
contained little of the old-time vigor
Of the representative of the Eigh.
teenth Illinois district. Instead, he
talked of pioneer days. The political
tinge was introduced only when he
asserted vehemently that the protect
lev policy of Lincoln, Grant and the
elder Garfield was responsible for the
improvement
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
U. S. Aid for Mexican Fair.

Mexico City.-Americans in Mexico
will present peace memorial monu-
ment to the people of Mexico as their
contribution to the Mexican centennial
OF independence celebration next
month. At meeting of Americans
held here it was decided that the
amount to be expended should be $780,.
900 gold.
David E. Thompson, formerly Amer
lean ambassador to Mexico, was chair
man of the meeting and was chosen as
head of the organization formed to
erect the monument, the exact form
of which is to be decided upon at a
later date,
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
LAND GRABBERS' CRAFT
INDIAN VICTIMS WE'RE HOPE
LESSLY AT THEIR MERCY.
Minor Threatened With Suit by Guard
Ian, Whose Costs Consumed
His Heritage.

Sulphur, Okla.-Details Of scheme
by which land grabbers organized sys-
tematically to enrich themselves at
the expense of minor Indians were re-
lated at the congressional investiga-
ton into Indian land affairs Monday.
In one instance, it was asserted, the
cost of disposing Of the property OF
an IS-yearold was $2,075 more than
the property brought, and the condi-
ton which permitted this and similar
deals was declared to be disgrace
to Oklahoma.
Fearing that the scheme prevailed
generally, Representative Philip H.
Campbell of Kansas, a member of
the investigating committee, had put
on the stand James Marlborough, a
Chickasaw Indian by intermarriage.
do you call this sort of thing graft
ing" asked Mr.. Campbell, after the
witness had related the circum-
stances.
"The probate court at Durant
allowed the guardian to sell for $4,000
a tract OF 40 acres of what is known
as allotted land owned by an 1S-year-
old child. The guardian then put in
a claim on the proceeds. The claim
included $3.50 for acting as guardian,
$3.50 for improving the land, $500 for
barn, $50 for posts, $3.50 for fences,
SOS for witness fees and more money
for other purposes. 1t was found when
the deed was closed that the child
owed his former guardian $2,075, and
now the guardian is threatening to
have the property of the child sold in
order to get the $2.075.
Il know of another case In which
1926 acres were sold for an Indian
child, and when all the claims were
paid the child got $3.50. In another
instance $1,000 was obtained for 200
acres, but the child got only 1920. In
other words, the children of deceased
Indians in this state, where are To-
Gated one-third Of all the Indians in
the United States, are systematically
being robbed of the estates allotted
them by the government.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
Millions u splndIes IdIe.

Boston, Mass.-Millions of spindles
in the cotton mills of the country will
be idle for periods varying from one
week to sixteen days during the lat
ter part of this month and the first
half Of September. Mills in New Eng
land employing 10000 operatives have
already posted notices announcing a
further curtailment, and it is under
stood that similar action will be taken
by many other concerns.
In the Southern states more than
100000 spindles will be idle one week
IN September.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
A Honqkonq Brewery.

A number of attempts have been
made in Hongkong to establish a
brewery, but the first successful one
fs the Oriental brewery, which COM
menced operations early in 1909. The
buildings are extensive and the brew
cry installation is of the most modern
American type, having capacity of
100000 barrels of beer year. Ameri-
can capital is understood to be back
of the enterprise, which is already
successfully competing with the Jap
anese and Tsingtau beers.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
MAYOR GAYNOR SITS UP
From 7-Year-Old Daughter He Hears
All Gossip.

New York.-Propped up with pill
lows, Mayor William J. Gaynor sat in
bed for more than an hour Friday,
reading and talking to his 7year-old
daughter Ruth. From the childs lips
he heard the latest news from his
country home at st. James, Long ISL
and, whose familiar gossip he has-been
denied since being shot by James ].
Gallagher on August 8.
After a most satisfactory day, which
marked the last blood test that will be
taken, Robert Admonson, the mayors
secretary, said that the surgeons had
assured him the mayor was practical.
ly out of all danger
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
Russian Plague Spreads.

st. Petersburg-One weeks cholera
record for Russia shows 1894 new
cases of cholera and 1928 deaths,
bringing the total number of cases in
Russia this year to 1898. or these
50,2S7 have died, the mortality per-
centage being 44.5. The figures are
those furnished by the sanitary bu-
reau, covering the week from August
z to August 10, inclusive, and are
therefore fully official.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
Spent Too Much Money.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-The state
election board has been asked to with
hold certificate of nomination from
]. G. Lawrence, who was nominated
for representative in Logan county,
on the charge that he spent more in
the campaign than the law permits.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
REUNION BEGINS NAY is
Confederates VIII Remain For Three
Days in Little Rock.

New Orleans, La-Official announce
ment that the twenty-first annual re-
union of the United Confederate Vet
Grams will be held May 16, II and Is, of
next year, is made by Gen. William e.
Miclkle, acknowledgement and chief of
staff. The 1911 reunion is to be held
in Little Rock, Ark, in conformity
with the decision reached at the last
reunion In Mobile.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
Internal Revenue Increase

Washington.-It is estimated that
government internal revenue for the
present fiscal year will be increased
about SS,000,000 in consequence of the
increased taxes on tobacco and cigar.
cites provided by the Payne-Aldricii
tariff law.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
No Danger Here.

New York.-There is not the least
possibility OF the cholera plague get
ting to the United States. DR.. Doty,
health officer in charge of the port
Of New York. says the quarantine
measures now in force here were so
effective as to preclude any danger
Of immigrants bringing over the dis
ease.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
MIuht Do II.

do you know anything that will
kill potato bugs?" asked the young
man with the yellow fingers.
YES" said the old lady with the
Bingham apron, crustily, get 'em to
smoke ettes!"-Yonkers States
man.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
WHY MEAT PRICE IS UP
MASTER BUTCHERS FORMULATE
CAUSE AND REMEDY.
odus of Future Producers
Cityward.
CAUSE OF HIGH PRICES
OF MEATS.


The present tariff.
Strengthening at breeding time.
Education of farmers children.
Inspection by state and govern
ment.
Improbable growth of corn for
feeding purposes.
Anxiety on the part Of farmers
to market products.
Lack of farm labor.
Laxity on the part of farmers.
REMEDY FOR HIGH PRICES.
Removal of the tariff on live
stock.
Corporate holding Of live stock
farms.
Passage of a law prohibiting
slaughter three months of the year.
Migration back to the farm.
Adjustment of state inspection.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
Indorse Folk for President

Kirksvil]e, Mo.-The candidacy of
Joseph W. Folk for the presidency in
1912 was unanimously Endorsed at the
meeting of the Democratic committee
for the First congressional district.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
Pussy's Rival.

Figg It's singular how those old
writer's live on and on. / can under
stand it In Plutarch's case.
Fogg Why Plutarch especially?
Figg His lives outnumber those Of
= cat.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25

JIM suppose you love to go sleigh
ing because of the melody Of the jim
Cling sleigh bells.
Jess-Yes, and they often lead up to
the wedding bells. That's the best Of
IL
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25
Deduction In a Street Car.

The Heavyweight-Pardon me, did
l step on your foot, sir?
Coogan-f yez didn't, begorry, then
the roof must hov fell on it-Puck.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1910-08-25

I want any person who suffers with biz
iousness, constipation, indigestion any
liver or blood ailment, to try my Paw-Paw
Liver Pills. / guarantee they will purify the
healthful condition and will positively euro
biliousness and constipation, or l will refund
your money. = Munyon's Homeopathic Home
Remedy Co., 63rd and Jefferson Sts.. PhIla., Pa.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Wegsteen-Severson. Miss
Lesa Severson. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Severson and
Oscar Wegsteen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. EIdor Wegsteen were mar
ried at the home of the brides
parents, west third street. The
wedding was a quite affair, rela-
tives only being invited. Rev.
Christensen perfor med the cere-
mony. Miss Olive Severson a
sister of the bride and Miss Inga
Wegsteen a sister of the groom
acted as bridesmaids and Alfred
Severson a brother of the bride
and Paul Paulson acted as
groomsmen The contracting
parties are we'll known in this
city Where they are highly es-
teemed by all who know them.
The parents of the young people
are old residents of the county.
All friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wegsteen extend congratula-
tions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07
Surpr1sin Z Facts About the Patent
M :dlcine Business.

s.The Fourlh Estate las been
warning publishers about the risk Ia
allowing credit to new m dlcine con
Germs. 1t is said that there have
been only one or w OF the thou
snntl4 ~ ww proprietary medicine
,..,. I've made any considerable
.uouey thai have started the past
twenty years and only q few more
that have met with even moderate
success. 1t is the general impress
ion that the business is immensely
profitable while the facts are that
there is a larger percentage of fail
ures than ir any other line. The
new concerns generally start with
lots of confidence in the merit of
their goods and advertising. but
soon exhaust their capital leaving
dealers who have stocked their med
icines with unstable goods on their
shelves. It is the experience of
many publishers that have accepted
this new business that they have
been compelled to charge off their
bills to profit and loss.
There are manv old and reliable
medicine houses that continue TO do
a good or increasing business from
year to year but the new ones are
finding it more difficult to become
es established.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07

"The decision of Judge Higbee in
the fishing trespass case at Sparta
is of great Importance to anglers
throughout the state of Wisconsin,
who have frequently been stopped
from fishing bv the owners of pro-
perty abutting on rivers. Several
farmers through whose lands a
trouting stream flows entered into
an agreement to exact from anglers
a fee for fishing privileges Of one
dollar per day. or ten dollars for the
season. as recompense for possible
damage through trespass. They
brought suit against an angler who
re fused to pay the fee, and Judge
Higbee awarded them damages 10
the extent Of only n cent for res
pass, without costs. holding that the
public has a right to fish in a
navigable stream by entering the
same either by wading or by boat
from a public highway or from pub
lie ground, SO. long as it keeps off
the banks of such streams; that. the
owners of lands have no title to
either the water or the fish, as their
rights to the stream are subject to
public usage. This decision will
give anglers right which have been
denied then ir many instances, and
Incidentally increase the sales of
high ruoLer boots.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07
No Substitutes

Accept no 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.
O, W. Frost
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07
Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Service next Sunday 10. 80 a.
Sunday School at 1900.
Services at Ashland in the even
ing. Ladies Aid Society meets
next Wednesday afternoon at
the home Of Mr.. Louis ~FNo"rces,
Wednesday cvvntrs, M $.
MarJhs oandAI Bransen wll
sing. A collection will be taken.
Let it be II good one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07
Perfectly Frank.

Give listened TO many divorce
cases." said IA Louisville judge. ''but
never have | heard such an ali en-
bracing appeal for separation as that
Virginia darby gave before the
country justice in Virginia.
"Why, Sally" said the justice.
"what are you doing here:?"
"Well, jedge, | wants a divorce"
"You want divorce, Sally! Why.
l thought Bill was a good niger
Amt he good to you?"
ooh, ya-as, jedge; Bill amt never
hit me a lick in his life"
"Well. doesn't he support your"
"Ya-as. sir: he give me 60 cents
last SADLY nightp
"Well, what in the world is the
matter with you, then?"
"Jedge," said Sally in confidential
tones. "to tell you de truf, | jes
los my taste fer Bill."-Louisvillt
Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07

A good many farmers throughout
the northern part of the state who
were holding potatoes until the
prices went up in the spring are
going to get "stuck" good and
plenty. Last fall the potatoes were
selling at from so to Coo per bushel
but the price is down even lower
than than that so that many of them
will come out with considerable of a
loss. 1t don't always pay to wait
for higher prices.
D. M. Maxcy transacted business
at Ashland Wednesday.
The Wednesday evening Study
Club met last evening at the home
of Mrs. John Walsh.
The Lady Maccabees held a social
gathering at the Hotel Washburn
on Tuesday evening. A pleasant
time was had. Mrs. Hooper of Ash
land was present and delivered an
address.
Mrs. Gilbert Olson visited Mason,
Wis, and Berglund, Mich. during
the past week, with stocks of mil
linery.
Rev. Chatterson of the M. E..
Church and Rev. Plant of the Con-
gregational church have both pur-
chased twenty acre tracts of land on
the bay shore north Of the city.
Both gentlemen will improve their
holdings,
a son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Roe, who live at Engoe, the
latter part of last week.
Henry Charbineau, had the mis-.
fortune 10 cut his hand quite badly
the first of the week. while at work
at the Stearns mill.
A daughter Was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. LaBelIe of Houghton, last Fri
day morning. Mrs. LaBelle had
also had a bad attack of pneumonia
The Ice Problem-Patronize Home
industry and eat ice Cream at the
99c store.
Ed. Plant was operated upon at
the hospital at Ashland Yesterday
morning for appendicitis. The oper-
alton was entirely successful and he
is getting along nicely.
Mrs. p. NJ. Olson was taken sick
with diphtheria Yesterday. This
is the second case in the family, the
little child dying from the disease
Monday.
D. NJ. Maxcy is t~ransacting bust
business n Northern Michigan this
week.
Mrs. Carson and Mrs. Sheridan
entertained at the Sheridan home on
Monday afternoon of this week.
M. Ell. Spragne of the Sprague
Lumber company left Wednesday
on a business trip to Chicago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07

"wanted' 2 statesmen % to 40 yrs.
old to represent wholesale House.
Carrying staple line of goods. Ex-
per:ence not essential. Call 700 to
900 Evenings fremont Hotel.
Those badly decayed teeth are a
menance to your health. My work is
first class yet reasonable. DR.. Goel-
ger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Items of Interest Concerning
qour. Neighbours

A. p. Stone was elected Treasurer
of the Town of Washburn over A..
Rocks tad.
The city chools have been closed
this week and nearly all OF the teach
ers have oeen spending the vacation
at their homes Ia different parts OF
the state.
Mrs. J. t. Spears of east Fourth
street has been very sick Tor the
past ten days with d severe attack
of lung feve". She is now improv-
ing.
Marriage license was issued at the
County Clerks office Saturday for
the marriage of Miss Salma Franck
of this city to John Regeli of Iron
wood, Mich. The marriage will take
place on the 18th inst.
The Misses Opal Frost, Geniveve
Wiley, Anna Jacobs and Alice
Green wood of the Superior Normal
have been home this week visiting
with their parents.
Grand Lecturer Jacob l.. Dreher
of the Masonic Fraternity was in
the city Friday evening for the pur-
pose of giving instruction in the
work of the lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh returned
Friday evening from Minneapolis
where they have been visiting for
several days.
II. FL. Cleary of Spooner has BEEN
appointed by L. B. Dresser, Super
visor of Census, to gather statistics
regarding all man ufacturing in the
counties of Bayfield,, Douglas and
Washourn. Mr.. Cleary has already
begun his work and will spend pro-
badly about two weeks in this coun-
ty.
Mrs. C.. w. Layton of Duluth
spent a couple of days in the city
the first of the week.
Charles, the two year old 0 OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lee broke his
arm last week, in a fall from a little
cart. The little fellow is getting
along as we'll as a DE expected.
Don't forget the four act drama
1.-TWO Mothers" at the Opera House
this evening. Tickets % and 35c.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T.. Beers and
children left Sunday afternoon for
the East, where they will visit with
friends and relatives. Mr.. Beers
will also attend the annual meeting
of the superintendent of the Du-
Pont plants. They will be away
about three weeks. Assistant Su-
perintendent George Staples has
charge of the works here during Mr..
Beers absence.
The time of the year for buying
property is now at hand. Got in
while the price is low There is
bound to be an advance soon. | have
several choice bargains. See Robin
son at Times ofise.
Prof. M. w. Mathews, late Prof.
of the National Collage of Music.
London. Gives Lessons in Music
on the Piano, Violin, Theory, Etc.
New Phone. Washburn Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07
Two Gases.

w Eases.
The clerk of arraigns on assize
was swearing the jury when a jury
nan said:
''Speak up! | cannot hear what
you say"
The presiding judge asked him il
he were deaf.
eyes, my lord, of one ear"
"Well," responded the judge
"you may 60, for it is necessary that
iurymen should hear both Sides"
Another judge, however, on a like
objection, said:
ooh, let him be sworn. We only
hear one side of a case at a time
Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-04-07

Hans Moen and family Of Duluth
arr we'd in the city the latter part If
last week and have rented the Thor
sen residence on Washington. Ave,
and third street which they will! oc-
cupv. The house is being repaired
aud when completed will present a
changed appe arance,
You will miss a treat il YOU don't
attend the drama entitled Two
Mothers" at tue Opera House this
evening. Admission % and Csc.
John Dunn left Tuesday morning
TO: Duluth where he will seek a posi-
ton on one of the lake boats.
Hans Johnson and family left
tuesday morning for Fernie, 3. c.,
where he expects to take up a home
stead.
Havn't you paid rent long enough?
Figure it up aud you will find that
you could have paid for more
than one. good house. At the pre-
spnt time | have several good bar
gains, The price is bound to advan-
&c soon. Call and see Robinson.
Times Office.
The FIVE year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. P. M. Olson died Monday
morning of diphtheria. The be-
reaved parents have the sympathy
Of the entire community.
We still have a few packages of
government seeds left for distribu-
ton. These may be had for asking.
by calling at this Zee.
Miss Grace Barney who is teach
ing in the town Of Barnes and Miss
Victoria Musolf who is teaching in
the town of Cornucopia, have been
in the city this week visiting with
relatives and friends.
President l.. K. Baker of the
Stearns Lumber Company of Odanah
and Washburn was in the city Mon
day morning. He came over from
Ashland with his new Packard auto
mobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Grant visit
ed with friends at Ashland last Sun
day.
George Morgan has opened his in
surance and real estate office in the
building next to George Fluck's
plumbing shop and is now ready for
business. The building has been
fixed up in fine shape and a neat and
commodious office has been made of
it.. Mr.. Morgan visited Minneapolis
Saturday and Sunday on business
connected with the securing of a
number OF insurance companies
which he will represent.
Undersheriff Mcdonald and Deputy
Sheriff, Albertson and District At
torney Alvord were at Ashland
Monday. They took with them
three prisoners from the County
Jail here who wished to plead guilty
in Circuit Court. Ell. Larson. whose
home is at Superior, pleaded guilty
to the charge of petty larceny, and
was given a term of three months in
the county Jail. Peter Burrows OF
Bayfield, who was charged with steal
ing a grip from a peddler was SEN
tence3 to serve sixteen months in
the state prison at Waupun. How
ard Gasman of this city charged with
breaking into a saloon was sentenced
to serve two and ore half years at
Waupun.
An aching tooth is a lot of unnec.
essary annoyance when you can have
it attended to with such little pain
and expense. DR.. Goelzer.