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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
GUARD AGAINST EVIL
Ornaments Supposed to Ward
Off Disease and Bring Luck.
Although Most People Profess to
Laugh at Idea Of Wearing Them
Purely for Luck, Yet Charms
Are Popular With Many.

London.-Perhaps the instinct to
lures. Civilization had lessened 1t to
a great extent, but in every race
we find an instinct exists. The wear
ing Of nearly all personal adornment
seems to have originated in an idea
of pacifying evil deities.
The savage wears ornaments SYM
bolizing the protective powers sup
posed to be able to keep away harm
or danger. In the West Indies there
is a bean or seed which the natives
think possesses many valuable prop
critics. If carried In the purse they
say the owner will never want for
money; if hung on watch chain good
luck will ever be with the wearer. But
woe betide the man who loses his pre-
cious charm. The East Indian leaves
a tiny corner of his embroidery unf1n-
ished to propitiate the gods; the dusky
mother calls her baby hard names
for fear her love should bring Ill for
tune upon him.
In England superstitious country
folk tie amulets around their necks to
prevent disease. Some of the earliest
of these were skillfully wrought by
the people who inhabited this country
thousands of years ago and treated
flint much the same as cameo, pro-
ducing varied effects by cutting
through into the different layers Of
color. Several examples of this prac-
tically lost art may be seen In the
museum at Ipswich. They are carved
to represent the heads of men and
women, birds, fishes and reptiles, and
are for the most part cleverly and
prettily done.
The fossil belemnites found on many
of our coasts embedded in the rocks
were once thought to be thunderbolts
and were worn as charms by fisher
folk Farmers in ancient times dec
grated their horses by hanging ANU
let's and gypsy fetish charms among
their trappings to insure a good har-
vest. These amulets were frequently
associated with the worship of the sun
and were of Egyptian, Moorish and
Persian origin.
Although most people profess to
laugh at the idea of wearing them
purely for luck or from superstitious
motives, yet charms are worn still with
good humored liberation and, for rea-
sons none can explain, secretly favor
ed, just in the same way that sober
minded men and women cling tena-
ctcusly to crooked sixpence and
treasure three-penny bit with hole
in 1t as omens of good luck.
A pink coral hand in Italy is sup
posed to ward off the evil eye and
plays its part In ornaments. Ruby
ornaments are supposed to dispense
evil spirits and are considered pro-
lection from poison and other dire
evils. Emeralds Danish blindness. Car
net ornaments are supposed to keep
one In good health; the sardonyx In
sures happiness. The sapphire keeps
of fever. Amethysts keep off worries.
A turquoise means that you will never
want friend. A four leaved clover
In crystal locket is favorite charm
and Is said to bring good fortune and
long life to its wearer. Jade also has
a reputation for luck bringer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
PASTOR WANTS HIS BACK PAY
Was ousted 20 Years Ago, Lost Hi
Case in the Church Courts but
Won in Civil ColuA

Washington.-The demand of q pas.
tor ousted from his charge a score
of years ago for twenty years back
salary, made day filled with interest
for the commissioners in attendance
on. the fifty-third annual general as
sembly by the United Presbyterian
church in session here.
The Rev. ]. Wallace, of New Shelf
field, Pa, presented a petition ASKING
for back pay and demanding that he
be reinstated as pastor of the church
at jamestown. Pa. in accordance with
decree Of the Allegheny county
courts made twenty years ago. AS the
result of dissatisfaction in the con.
gregation two decades ago, Mr.. Wal
lace was removed from his charge by
the presbytery.
He refused to leave, and the church
cut off his salary. Wallace took his
case through all the church courts and
lost, but finally won favorable de
cision in the county courts. The mat
ter was referred to the judiciary com
nittea for final action.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

she could go in the steamer and
canoes
After going through southern an6
northern Nigeria the expedition reach.
ed French Mbangi in October, and
the falls of the Mao Kali were 10
Gated.
According to the testimony OF
French officers and natives, these falls
had never been seen before. and In
honor of "the brave English girl" go
ing to visit her sweetheart's grave,
the French authorities asked for per.
mission to name the falls Les Chutes
Macleod"
Pushing on into the heart Of Az.
RIGA, Miss Macleod proceeded through
the Tuburi lakes, and eventually
reached the Shadi down which she
travelled to Lake Chad
Here the picturesque rocks of Hadj
el-Hamis were inspected, which are
held in veneration for miles around.
The highest peak of these rocks
was climbed by Miss Macleod and
her companions-a feat which the ma
tives declared to be impossible.
Lake Chad was then crossed In
kotoko canoes This journey took
eight days, five of which were spent
cut of sight of land.
Near Lake Chad the grave of Lie ut
Boyd Alexander was visited-the pa,
thetic object of Miss MacLeod's long
journey.
Discussing her travels at Plymouth
Miss Macleod said that the greater
part of the route chosen was unknown
to Britishers
On arriving at Lagos she said she
was surprised to hear rumors that
Miss Macleod" had been massa
cred and eaten by cannibals!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

men has been placed as low as six
years. They are always in danger
from shifting coal, breaking pipes and
tumbling slice bars. The beat of the
waves may throw them against white
hot furnaces or the waves themselves.
coming over the rails, may tumble
through gratings and drown them like
rats In a barrel
Il is surely great thing that
beings of i'll reputation and hard, cruel
lives. should yet appear on the records
and in the tales never recorded as
the bravest men in the hour of trial
The six men of the North Dakota.
because they are of the navy, gain
something Of reward. They are, how
ever, but brothers of a worldwide
family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
QUEER WAY TO GET A WIFE
Chicago Man Wanted PeddIers L.
cense, but Runs Into Matrlmony-
1t Proved a Failure.

Chicago.-Philip Ffshmin told Judge
Cooper how he was married without
knowing 1t. He wanted the marriage
dissolved.
He said he inquired of a clerk in
the county clerks Office for peddler's
license. With him was a young friend.
A slip of paper was handed him, he
said, and they were taken to Justice
Staceys Office.
He told the court he thought he was
swearing to something on the permit
when he and the girl said the custom
airy Il do" Later he found he had
wife. They tried to make the most
of 1t, he said. but it wasn't a success
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
lust RahY's Size.

In a car filled with ladies, 90
pound dude sat wedged in tightly. At
street corner fat woman, hand
somely dressed and with baby in
her arms, got in. The little dude strug-
gled to his feet and touched his hat
politely. remarking facetiously:
Madam, will you take this seat?"
The fat lady looked at the crevice
he had left and thanked him pleas
antly.
"You are very kind, SIR" she said.
II think it will just fit the baby"
And it did.-New York Evening
Mail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
Save Birds from Odd Death

to see whether the birds would show
any preference for one or the other.
They were then adjusted around that
part of the tower nearest the light
Both the government and the local
authorities Of Terschelling then is
sued stern regulations against the
killing or capturing of birds. Their
efforts have been crowned with COM
plete success, as appears from the
government reports issued by the
minister of marine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
Brings Several New Plants

berries and other flora which he be-
Heves within a. few years will sup
plant the species hitherto known to
Dotanlsts, and will create new race
OF beautiful flowers and useful berries.
One OF his treasures is plant that
will make hedge so dense that it can
be cut almost as thin as fence and
VIII stay green great part OF the
year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

The Arkansas man who married a
girl he had never met until he pro-
posed to her to win a wager has come
to the conclusion that marriage is no
Joke. But, then, many who wed in a
less coldblooded and more leisureIy
way have come to like conclusion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
covers Route e5 Years.

Mddletown. Vt-George M Ward,
who calls himself the Oldest newsboy
In New England, the other day cele-
brated his sevepty-third birthday and
his sixty-ffth year as newspaper de-
livery man. Mr. Ward has delivered
papers since date prior to the Civil
war ocer a route that takes in parts
of 81 streets and covers IL miles ia
all. He still goes over the route on
foot every day IL two hours and a
half and shows no signs Of fatigue at
the end.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

A Kansas City hotel boasts of hav-
ing i've brides as guests in one day.
In Houston, where about $50 passen-
ger trains arrive every day. the
brides enter the corridors in such
stream that it is not uncommon for
the sweepers to gather up a 0ushei
and half of rice at single sweep.
Houston Post
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

The Cleveland chief of police has
decided that young men may put their
arms around girls in the parks of that
city this year, but kissing viii be pro-
hibited. We suppose the chief has
satisfied himself that germs are not
scommunt c.oed by hugging.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
Harvard Professor Returns From Trip
to China With Flora Which VIII
Be Introduced Here.

Cambridge, Mass.-E. H. Wilson of
the Harvard Aboretum has returned
to Harvard after two years in China,
bringing with him many new species
of plant life. The new plants include
lilies. hedge greens. clematis, vines.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

1t is stated that Boston is to have
a hospital for the rich. Still. the man
of sense. whether rich or poor. would
prefer to stay outside OF even the
most gilded of hospitals.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

A Cleveland woman was cured by
a surgical operation of an abnormal
desire to play the piano. Other per-
sistent piano players should consult
specialists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

The clergyman who claims that An
anias died of heart failure and not
of prevarication will probably tell
us that Baron Munchausen was an
honest man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Two million trees have been plant
ed in Kansas this year. Good. When
Kansas gets sufficient number of
shade trees it may become easier for
her to find harvest hands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Mirrors installed in street car plat
forms, instead of inducing women to
;alight properly, might prevent them
from alighting at all.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

The big cotton crop is likely to help
make wooden goods cheaper by low
,ering the price of cotton to mix with
the "all-woop' fabrics.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

A Chicago clergyman declares that
the tree is mans best friend. 1t is
certainly a great convenience in
field where there is a cross bull
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

It is now claimed that Ananias. died
of heart failure. Somebody probably
told him about the club that was to
be named in his honor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
Marvel Explained.

Mrs. A-Your boy is different from
the others know. He always keeps
his face clean.
Mrs. B-Yes: he hates so to have IT,
washed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

One way to keep cool and at the
same time mirthful Is to go down
into the basemen' and look at the
furnace
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

"Overwork." says physician. "is
the curse of the day" True, but
what is man going to do when he
needs the money?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Some married men don't seem to ac-
,complish any more now than they did
when women wore % buttons down
the back.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

vassar college announces its If
tieth birthday, but none Of the grad
yates admit that they were in at tho
beginning.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

And apropos Of the present situa-
ton, not even the most experienced
weather sharps can predict accurate.
Iy how the lightning is going to strike.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

An Atlanta man has been ordered
by the court to kiss his wife al least
cnce a duy. Serves him right.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
Said He Needed Bread.

New York.-A beggar wearing a
sign Il Need Bread was found to
have $64 in his pocket and was sent
to the workhouse.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

One mad dog can cause more ex-
.citment in community than thou
sand that are safe and sane.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

An Indiana minister died from the
effects or being bitten by catfish.
Let's have the catfish muzzled.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Sunday fun too often ends in a flu
neral
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Most Americans eat too much, >
opines a New York physician. Like
wise. some physicians talk too much.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Even the old oaken bucket Is I'M
der the ban these days. Health Is
worth whole lot more than senti-
ment
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

There's another advantage that ac-
crues to a highbrow-his straw hat
stays on in a gale.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

A Chicago woman, suing for divorce,
says that she won her husband on a
bet. And now she's trying to WEIGH
son the deal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Few people enjoy run on a bank.
but a run on the bank of swimmin'
hole is popular pastime these days.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Properly muzzled dogs are oSdng
very few persons this season.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

The pistol IN the house generally
gets somebody into trouble sooner or
later.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Persons who dent like to have their
pictures taken usually show 1t in the
photograph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Likewise, we are advised tc swat
the tussock moth. OF course we all
know what a tussock moth Is.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

A large per cent. af the marriages
turn out happier than the gossips inn
agine they will
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Before going too far let US reflect
upon the fact that abolishing war
would soon leave us without colonies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

The pitch for tuning pianos has
been increased from 435 to 438 vlDra-
lions. More misery.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Fathers, teach your boys how to-
.swim-if you have to learn first your
selves.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

In the case of hot wave 1t liz pleas
ant to speed the parting guest
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Porch sleeping is regaining popu-
larity. 1t is all right until the early
milk man begins to arrive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

New York contemplates having its
policemen wear Red Cross badges.
Better make them double-cross badges
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

To be certain Of finding buried treas
lure, dig in your vegetable garden,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
Mnnnd City Notes.

Mrs. J. G. Rhine ant MRS. W. w.
II ugh were Mounds visitors Friday
Miss Edna Miller was In Cairo
Friday afternoon. lf Z.
w. w. Williams and B. James of
Prestonburg. KY, were the gueste
Of Mrs. George B. Howard and fam
lily of Third street this week willie
en route to points in Texas. They
will return to spend the holidays
here. e.s4
Miss Lucille Britton Of Mounds
was the. guest OF relatives hero
Thursday evening.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega-
tionai church cleared $3.50 on their
annual bazaar and church pie sup
rer which was held in the Eichhorn
building Thursday evening. A
: Miss Melton of Mounds was shop
ping here Friday. ~ .a
r. G.. w. Hood of Oimstead became
seriously i'll Thursday and This two
sons, Harry OF Cairo and Fred OF
this city, were called to his bedside
Fe recently suffered paralytic
stroke and was in a serious cond.
ton then but partially recovered y
Mrs. Quarrels of Mounds attended
the Congregational bazaar here
Thursday evening.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
Observation-Disclosures
!: MOUND CITY |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
MRS. HOOD IS AAIR9N
@, cen Of Egypt Order of Eastern
Star Holds Election of
Officers.

The Queen of Egypt Chapter Or
der OF the Eastern Star held an cleo
tion of officers last night at Mound
CITY for the ensuing year as follows:
Worthy Matron-Mrs Fred Hood.
Worthy Patron-H C. Parker.
Associate Matron-Mrs. +. ?,
yesterday.
Secretary--Mrs. C. NJ, Gaunt
Treasurer-Mrs Roy ~ Adams.
Conductress-Mrs Charles Schul.
Associate Conductress-Mrs viii
Pead.
There are a number of appolntive
officers, They will be appointed al
the next meeting.
Several candidates were accepted
into the order Among them were
Mesdames' John A. Summons ci
Cairo. Ella Grain. J. W. Filkins an
George Chance of Mounds.
Among the out-of-town members
who were present were:
Mr. and Mrs, Frank Spencer and
Mrs. Harry Wood of Cairo; Mr. eant
Mrs. George Blank, Mrs. j. w. Arm
Mrs. Ida Nelson and Mrs. j. B
Hcaley of Mounds and Mrs. Idr
Grain OF villa Ridge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
WAYAAN SPEAKS TONIGHT
Is a Candidate For Republican Nohi
nation For Governor 81 Illinois
In April Primaries.

John H. w. Wayman of Chicago,
candidate for tho Republican nomi-
nation for Governor OF Illinois will
be In the city today and address the
people at the court house tonight.
Wayman Is at present states attor-
ney of Cook county.
Mr.. Wayman is the first candidate
to speak in Cairo in the pending
campaign. The primary election
will be held In April. Mr.. Wayman
begins his campaign Of the state at
Cairo. He Is said to be ID very force
full speaker and Is promised . good
audience for tonight s,.,.
:
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09

p.
T.'A, Kimmelf Of. sshe siion
i in Chicago on. y bushes. trip.
Lee.J, May ofFlack 4 NAY & COD,
'ned,to his home on Ninth street ty
q severe attack Of quinsys
Henry Tanner Of BARLOW, XIV.
was q business visitor ID this city
Yesterday. 4@ MI
Mr. and Mrs. }. B. Porterfeld Of
Pulaski were in the city yesterday
afternoon.
NJ. Neeg OF Bertrand, No. was a
business visitor II the city yesr@r-
lsy.
ass.sKs.- - ~ s- VI. -.,ss:N ..E "
Millisp Haadsn Of CailAi Aae re.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
Wednesday Twelve Meets,

Mrs, CLYDE Sullivan, otgi7S1 Tween.
S-eightb street SentsftAined the
Wednesday Twelve yestsaay sitter
noon. Al $500 Mrs. JIE woelae
made the high score snG.Mrs.. w. p.
fireapey won the 4 cut prize. A
iinqhaon followed the1 cards Miss
Genesiese Baker of CBieaso., Mrs
Karl Hebsacker' and Mrs.. Rudele
Estes were guestsiof the Club. Mrs,
Frank c. Cannon will entertain the
club next week. ~,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
Entertain Schoolmates

I Messrs Frank Butler and Ernest
kusener entertained the .members OF
the high school football, team and
Profs. Gore, Allen ands Stahl last
night, with4a stag party at the for4
mer's residence '20S6 Walnut street
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
NJ BRO. Meets

The n. b. B. O. Clubsmet yester-
day Afternoon with Mtg Margaret
Rlatteaa Of sos walnatItreet. Com
yersation and needle wolk made e
p1easant afternoon. ~ !.
Mas Margaret Bryant wiil be tn.
hostess to the cluhSnext, week. ]
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09

= L. NJ. Wilson of Columbus, Ind,
has returned home after few days
visit in the city as. the guest OF his
brother. A., j. Wilson, night ticket
Clerk and telegraph operatoraat the
Illinois Central. passenger station
who has. just resumed his position
after vacation trip to points in II
diana
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
For Miss W;,lis

Miss Edith. Hill will iaRertain the
Thursday Bridge clnbS.this AFTER
oon'at&the residence ofeMrs, Als1 !
ander 7 Wilson of ! TYsnty-eishtb'
strea, in honor Of her quest, Miss
Willie Willis. OF Padutah, Ky. :;
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09
POSTPONE Meetinas

There will be- no more meetings
OF the Monday Bridge 9slub until
after Christmas. Mrs. i.SByron C.!
aierbert and Miss vela isondurant
were to have entertaineas next. s
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09

William Harris of 613 Thirty.
seventh street received message
Thursday apprising him OF thu
death of his mother, Mrs. Diana
Harris of New Burnside, Mrs. Har
us was seventy-nine years old. Mr..
Harris left early yesterday morning
for New Burnside to attend the
funeral,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-09

Delighful informal lGiven.
An enjoyable Acknowledgements was
that given last might at Ae Alexan-
der;CMb and attended byA he Young
er SIT. Deals .orchestr furnished
music. . Of their aocustdAed exec
lencs, NV. \ - it 4
4 Asturkeyl luncheon wsA, served in
the grill room, 4 shoftlyrs before 70
o'clock by HOUSE Msnaxer James
Rsnnstt. ana was in hisIoyal' style.
.s.TAcse present xere:iM and Mrs.
AttScrpe; Miss while Willis Of Pa
ducah. KY; Misses Edith Hill.
PirdM Mai Matthew's. Ekhel Barry,
rSssA Howley. Mia McNAmer, Alice
DC Eosett, Augustine 1Fitzserald
Matte Mulsihill. vela s:$ondurant
TiElas Rogers Alice Strong, Iona
Bondiirant. Margaret stfong, Lutte
Fill iaEulalia Bentley andaRuth Pet
tis; sMessrs. Hudson Sfsode Of De-
rlopolis, Ala; Henry Stsinel, Ches
ter Ksrth. Harry Becker Gar. Theis
cliford Vincent, Paul. ,Clendenen
IIiseS Woodward, Charles Walker
George Mattingiy. Edward scodeid
Pill, Harry Walters TsKpy Cold
smith. Macon Norris Wxrd Cotter
Harry Smith. Floss Builder, Leslie
Finch, Claude pillow MIX