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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
TRIMMINGS THAT HAVE FAVOR
Laces of Every Kind and Description
Are Among the First in PoPu-
lar Esteem.

Among the favorite trimmings ere
laces of all kinds, among which are
Venise, Italian, filet and Milan laces.
Gold and silver laces are also used on
some of the more elaborate gowns.
Hand embroidery is much seen. A
number of beaded trimmings are
shown, and there seems to be tco-
dency to favor large beads somewha;
on the order of Indian beads, which
are noted on several of the Paquin
models.
Braids of all kinds are used on tall
or made suits and dresses, In various
widths, in plain and fancy designs.
Fringe, tassels and braid ornaments
are also among the trimmings and
arouse much attention. Silk fagoting
is used to great extent on many Of
the best models. There is also quite
a liberal use made of velvet ribbon,
which was employed largely for
sashes, in both black and colors.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

train. A special inspection train IL
costly.
The inspection cars have long been
in use, but the steam cars are giving
place to the gasoline car. The accom-.
panying picture shows the steam in
spection car Dot used by Atchison, To
peka & Santa Fe officials for many
years. The car was built in Chicago
and was often operated over the main
line and later taken to the New Mex.
leo division and used there four years
in inspection trips. 1t was operated
by steam engine of its own. j. N.
Steen was the engineer, fireman, con-
ductor and brakeman of this train, for
it was always operated under special
train orders Steen is now In charge
of the Santa Fe pumping plant at
this place. He operated the car for
three years. Some years ago the Dot
met a work train between La Joya
and Alamillo, N. NJ, and that was the
end of it. No enc was injured in the
wreck. The Santa Fe had several cars
like the Dot.
The other picture shows the new
style of inspection car used by Santa
Fe officials. 1t is a gasoline driven
4-cylinder engine that will drive the
car twenty miles an hour.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Old Map of South America.

Claude Vautin. an English mining
engineer, who has been prospecting in
Peru, returned the other day on the
steamship Zacapa. Besides looking
after mining property, he has been
collecting interesting antiquities of
the country.
One of the most interesting things
he brings back with him is map OF
South America made by the Jesuits in
1892 1t gives an outline of the land
as far north as Cuba and is apparent
ly accurate. Its purpose is evidently
plain, for every missionary station in
the country at that time is indicated
on the map, and the line of travel
necessary to reach them is marked
out. This map was obtained by Mr.
Vautin at Puno, Peru.
Another interesting collection he
brought back is the death masks OF
the Incas. These were hammered out
of metal and placed over the faces OF
the dead Three of these obtained by
Mr.. Vautin are of sheet gold.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
went into the ditch right in front of

went into the ditch right In front OF
your house."
With the word lucky" he looked
meaningly at Lucy, but that self-pos-
sessed maiden did not seem to catch
his double meaning.
The result of the accident is rot
hard to guess. Harry found himself
so bumped and bruised that it took a
fortnight for him to be we'll enough to
return to mis- home And In that fort
night he and Lucy became so well ac-
Quainted that it then became neces-
sary for him to run up to see her
once every week. And now he had
induced her father to bring her to visit
him and his sister
He reviewed in his mind the events
of the days since the accident. Pleas
ant thoughts, those, for a young man.
They take his mind off the immediate
surroundings, however.
Automatically he whirled around
another corner-then began doing
things with the brake, but too late.
Twenty yards before him approached
another auto In it sat couple OBJ
livious to their danger. There was a
smash and crash, shrek and a
yell And then the three people picked
themselves up.
The man in the other auto leaped
to his feet first and shook his fists
at Harry. The lady gathered her hair
into a coil again and exclaimed:
My hat! My beautiful hati''
Harry followed the direction of her
glance, and saw the object of her dis
may. A handsome hat of yellow
straw, adorned with large red flowers.
was hopelessly entangled in the steer
ing gear of his machine.
He extricated it--or what he could
IF it-and offered it to her. But with
a fearful exclamation of despair she
refused it.
"Scoundrel!" shouted her friend.
wy do you go running around kill
ing peoples, und running DER hats?'
MY dear count" cried the lady.
mot SO loud!"
But the count was not to be Gained
In spite of Harry's efforts to explain
matters, he continued his staccato ex-
Dressions OF wrath and vengeance, I'M
til, giving up the idea of Strengthening
matters out, Harry popped into his
own machine, skilfully ran past the
other auto, and resumed his home
ward ride. In a moment the count
and the lady were in their seat again,
the count wheeled his machine about,
and the pursuit began. BY some deft
turnings and twistings Harry man
aged to evads them and at last
reached home.
He dashed into the house, eager to
change his clothes and be ready to
go to the station to meet Mr.. Medders
and Lucy. Pigeon" Williams met
him. Pigeon, as he was affectionately
called, was q young man who tried
his best to be chum of Harry-for
the reason that he was unusually at
tracted by Harry,s sister Carolyn. II
was natural that Pigeon should be at
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Linen Is Cooler.

Linen sheets, on account of the
tendency to Withstand wrinkling and
rumpling for longer time, are much
cooler for use in the summertime than
are those of muslin.
Of course, the. fact that sheets
should never be ironed is legion, but
where one cannot afford linen sheets
the muslin ones can be gone over
with clean, cold iron, as this will
prove to reduce the rumpling that ac-
companied the desire for cooler spo.
on the hot nights of the middIs
months of summer
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Swifton's that morning. He wanted
to help Harry have things ready to
entertain Lucy and her father, and
besides he thought it would cheer
Carolyn up to see one of her old
friends on her own arrival.
rs Carolyn here?' Harry asked, as
he came in
Sure" replied Pigeon. "She got
here half an hour ago-mad as the
dickens because you didn't meet her
at the train. Why didn't you? If I'd
known you weren't going to, of course
could have gone"
Il meant to-" Harry replied. But
had bit of smash-up in the park. =
"Smash-up? Again?"
Nothing that amounted to much.
Head-on bump into one of these run
about things-run about a day and
then blow up. German dignitary In
it, with a dashing brunette. No won
der he couldn't see me coming He
had to look at her."
Didn't hurt them"
mo. Just knocked the breath out
of all of us. And her hat fell off,
and my machine chewed it up. Look. "
Harry dug into his pocket and pro-
duced the brim of the lady's hat, with
trailing string of red peoples. Pi-
geon laughed.
Keep it for a souvenir" he asked.
Don't know The German fellow
got mad, and / came away in such a
hurry l forgot what l was doing.
Stuck the thing in my pocket absent
mindedly. l guess"
"He got mad! No wonder"
Il think he's real peeved. When
made my getaway he got his old cook
stove into action and tried to follow
me. But escaped"
Harry went into his room and
Pigeon sat down.
"How's Carolyn looking?" Harry
called to him.
Fine and dandy. Say. Harry
Pigeon went on, maliciously, "the fell
lows have it in for you"
|. in for me! Why?' asked Harry, in
muffied tones, tugging at collar but
ton
"They say you're gutter. You
used to be strong for stag parties, and
all that, and now you don't care for
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

The crowns are all big and soft,
supported by light wire frames. The
brims are all fluffy ruffles, varied,
elaborated and abundant Ribbons,
soft and lustrous and gay, small, gar
den or field flowers make up their
trimmings. Gauze ribbons are often
used and are in keeping with the rest
of the airy fabrics Occasionally a
bonnet is provided with ties but the
elastic fastener is used IN most cases
and is comfortable and secure. that
is, as secure as any method of fasten-
ing in use at present.
Nearly all these bonnets are made
up in white, but the pale blues and
pinks are not entirely neglected. II
Is said white ones can be tinted to
pale shades, by processes known to
the milliner..
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
CHAPTER /.

Harry Swifton hummed song to
himself and threw a little more speed
into his roadster.
He had every reason to be happy.
Long regarded as a settled bachelor.
though young enough to be the sort
of chap all the girls were setting their
caps for, he felt that this was to be
the really great day of his life. Lucy
Medders and her father were coming
to visit him; his sister Carolyn was
coming home from boarding school
especially to play the hostess, the
home had been made spick and span
for the occasion, the sun was shining,
the little birds were singing in the
: trees of the park his roadster was
running smoothly and-well, he hadn't
a care in the world
As he took corners in the driveways
without slackening speed he MUIR
INJURED:
Good little buzz wagon! You're
the cupid that STARTED all this"
In memory, he could see again that
day of the summer before when in the
same machine he was whizzing along
a country road. Something happened,
the machine slzidded, with the usual
result.
When Harry came to his senses he
was lying on an old-fashioned hair
sofa, in an old-fashioned Quaker
home-but he thought he was IL
heaven
Above him bent a Quaker damsel,
demurely beautiful and distractingly
calm. She was bathing his brow with
cloth wrung out of cold water to
which some camphor had been added.
DO thee feel better?" she asked. in
the softest of tones
ut depends" he managed to say.
If you're going to stop this because
I'm better, I'm going to have re-
lapse
Then into the room came stalwart
old Quaker.
HAS the young man recovered,
Lucy?" he asked
Eyes, father" she said. Harry sat
up, with an effort
II don't know how to thank you,
sir" he said. ut was lucky that
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
TAKING. PLACE OF FEATHERS
Aigrettes of Wheat just Now Are the
"ReaI Thing" for Variety
of Reasons.

No one seems to be able to ex-
plain why fashion is leaving the enor-
nous aigrettes of white and black,
which have been with us so long, I'M
less 1t is a laggard desire to be hui
manitarian. The restriction thrown
around birds by the laws of the states,
and the difficulty and cost of getting
aigrettes, has given many milliners
a good reason not to carry them in
stock. The expense of buying one is
the best reason for their unpopular
ity.
The milliners, liking the effects Of
the aigrette, have determined to use
many other materials to take It's place,
therefore the new hats are trimmed
with silken wheat in the form of an
aigrette. Some of it is in the natural
color and great deal of 1t is dyed
to match the hats or frocks.
One sees much blue and green and
purple. The green is the most popu-
lar for summer use, as it is re.
freshingly cool.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
DESTRUCTIVE PEST IN BRAZIL
Ant Found in Large Numbers Which
Attacks and Destroys the
Native Woods.

Rio Janerio, Brazil.-The "cupim"
Is Brazilian ant that is particularly
destructive of lumber. They are
found in the forests of Brazil in great
numbers. They attack the native
woods, hard and soft, as soon as it
has been felled, working from the out.
side directly toward the heart, and
burrowing longitudinally, they honey.
comb and destroy in a manner SINH
lar to the toredo
Pine lumber was imported from the
United States for railway construc.
ton and until nearly two years after
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

THESE pictures of lovely bonnets
show what happens to the sun
q bonnet when the milliner makes
it of her dainty and soft materials.
Made of lace, chiffon, thin and lus-
trous silks and straws almost as pill
able, with occasionally the sheerest
batiste or Swiss embroidery, the sun
bonnet almost loses its identity. 1t
becomes a wonderful example of mill
linery art and finds welcome In
hearts already warmly attached to its
plain, work-a-day predecessor.
These elaborate pieces of headgear
are only intended for occasional wear
and may therefore be as fragile as
any dream. They are indeed among
those millinery dreams" which cost
many substantial dollars, for much
material and much work goes into
their making.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
VARYING Prices of Lobstsrs.

Lovers of lobster ought to get lot
of comfort out of recent paragraph
In the famous old Kennebec Journal
which says that the crustaceans are
"dirt cheap" However, the Journal
adds, they are not as low in price
IS in the old days, when they sold
six for 25 cents. but the price has
fallen to 16 cents pound, which Is
decidedly different from the figures
that were being quoted early in the
spring. Then they were being bought
alive for 80 cents pound from the
fishermen, and the price in Boston and
New York scared to 80 cents pound
and, in some cases, beyond"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Nest Of the cupIm.

its use their attacks on it were not
noticed; after about that period OF
time, however, a section cut from a
floor joist disclosed the heart prac-
tically destroyed.
They work in the dark, building tun-
nels of mud on the outside Of the
bark, and vertical shafts of mud from
the ground to the under side of tim
Der stored in piles. They will de-
stroy almost anything but steel and
concrete. The ridgepoles, three or
four inches in diameter, In palm
shacks have been destroyed in two
months.
The Illustration from the Bulletin
of the Pan-American Union show the
nest of the "cupim" on a growing
tree.
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anything but the country-and coun-
try girl"
That so?'' Harry said, coming out.
We'll, let 'em say what they please.
I'm for the country--that's where you
go for pure air, green fields, natural
flowers, and natural girls. Pigeon, I'm
through with all this bachelor stuff
No more of the stag sIppers and po-
ker parties for yours truly. I'm ready
to quit and be good-if my plans
work"
Il think you're dead right, Earry,'
Pigeon replied, solemnly, Judging
from my own experience. There's
nothing In this bachelor life."
Your experience? Here, Methuse-
lah! Take cigar. Why, you're not
even old enough to use safety razor,
boy!"
Pigeon blushed boyishly and felt of
his tender mustache with an embar-
rassedly guilty expression
You're always rubbing it in on a
fellow" he complained.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
THE MOTOR CAR OF THE RAIL
Vehicles for Railroad Officials That
Now Take the Place of spe-
cial Trains.

ElDorado, Ol1la.-As the motor car
~ becoming the chief vehicle of travel,
pleasure and business, so the motor
car is becoming one of the most use.
full articles on the railroad lines. Thir'
ty years ago no one knew of the pos.
sibilities of gasoline as a power pro
Queer.
1t is only recently that the gasoline
motor car has come into use on the
railroads. The engineers and operat
ing officials often are required to make
trips over the line on inspection.
Sometimes they can have private cal
attached to a regular train, but this
sort of inspection is often unsatisfac
tory on account of the speed of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Couple Married by Mail.

Calgary, Alberta.-Lawrence Haut.
singer of Calgary and Agnes Taft OF
jamestown, NJ Y, are husband and
wife, although they have not seen each
other. They became acquainted by
mail and exchanged photos. Then a
marriage contract passed through the
mails and was signed by each. Mrs.
Hautsinger will now come here and
get acquainted with her husband.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Velvet Parasol Handles.

Parasol handles seem to be made of
almost everything this season. Among
the latest coverings are velvet and
buckskin. A smart parasol shown re-
Gently had a fiat round knob handle,
covered with heavy pale beige velvet,
and sunshade to be carried with a
smart blue taffeta gown has long
green velvet handle, ornamented with
a crossword effect of blue chenille and
full tassels of chenille as finish.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

I'll have to keep my eye on you.
Harry" Carolyn giggled. wait until
Lucy comes. Do you call her 'thee?'
Il haven't turned into whole
Quaker yet," Harry answered. Nov
you run along and see that this house
looks like something"
You'd better get some one to ex-
purgate this den of yours" Carolyn
flashed at him as she left the room.
Lucy and her father may be shocked
at some of the things here"
I'D like to know what there is in
here to shock anyone" Harry said to
Pigeon.
"Oh, nothing much," Pigeon
chuckled. But maybe that picture of
the ballet girl and that figure of the
Venus de Milo. and some of the other
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Rat az Flsh Bait.

Nashville, Ind.--That catfish are no
particular what they eat was demon.
strated by John Wilderson, VINO ran
out OF bait while fishing and killed a
rat. With piece of the rat on his
hook he caught catfish weighing 81
pounds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Becoming Neckbands.

The mode of the low-necked dress
and the collarless frock has called
out the black velvet neckband once
more. This band is about an inch in
width. When last worn this was
merely band, fastening in back and
front under buckle or pretty pin.
Now, however, it is fastened in the
back in the manner of 80 or 40 years
ago, with the long ends hanging down
the back.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Taffeta and 5atiste<

Batiste and taffeta. the new tafreta
a supple, glossy kind, are combined in
quite unheard Of ways. One gown
which is made of dull blue batiste has
a deep lem of taffeta silk of the same
color at the bottom Of the skirt. The
coat is an original model of the same
taffeta as the skirt hem and is
trimmed with black velvet.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Little SILK RoIeros.

The dressmakers have experiment.
ed with boleros for two seasons and
they seem to have landed them into
fashion at last. They are worn in
bright colors with white muslin gowns
or old-fashioned frocks of floral or
candle. They are finished around the
edge with a plated ruching Of ribbon
or ruff1e of lace. The severe ones
have only thick cable cord covered
with silk or satin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

Small black velvet buttons are used
in hundreds. Rows of them are used
on blouse sleeves and the entire front
of the skirt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Pandemonium.

Mature knew what she was doing
when she deprived fishes of voice.
How do you make that out?"
y What if fish had to cackle over
every egg it laid?'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
Personal,

Garrulous Barber-As the sayin'
goes, There's always room at the
top"
Sensitive Customer-How dare yov
refer TO my badness!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

Skirts of evening dresses are slash
ed at the side or front, showing ruff
hes of net or lace on the under
dresses
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
CHAPTER II.

Harry laughed sarcastically, and in
the midst of his laugh Carolyn dashed
into the room. A jolly. romping girl,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

just at the age when a girl doesn't
know whether to keep on being a girl
or to consider herself woman, she
paused for a moment at sight of
Pigeon, then lost her formality and
ran to Harry to greet him.
Isn't she some girl, thought" Harry
cried to Pigeon. with his arms around
his sister. Have to keep my eyes on
you, from now on. young lady!
You're getting to be too big and
pretty"
I'm not too big!" pouted Carolyn.
mot bit-and you couldn't be too
pretty" Pigeon earnestly declared.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03
stop the Pain.

The hurt of burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve Is applied 1t heals
druggists. For free sample write to
J. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls, Wis
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

Girl chums are almost as thick -
q fat man.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-08-13
GAVE DICK GiRD A SLEEPLESS NIGHT,

4 story illustrating the spectacular nature of the man is told in connec- ton with the payment of the balance due Dick Glrd and his associates for the lands which later comprised a large part of the Greene holdings. The contract of sale had been signed by Gird and associates and by Col. Greene. The owners did not believe Greene could raise the S150,000 when it fell due on the property. Greene, however, needed the property and on his arrival in Bisbee from New York he displayed S200,000 in crisp S10,00 bills. There were 20 of them and the eyes of the oldtimers popped when they saw so much money all in lump. The colonel placed the 20 bills in his pocket and went to Naeo, and from there made the trin overland to Gam anea On his arrival he went to Dick Gird's shanty and told him he wanted to close the contract, laying down 15 Of the s10,000 bills on the table in front of Gird.
 Gird picked up the bills and called for body guard The colonel went to bed, but Gird afterwards admitted that he did not sleep a wink that night and did not close an eye until he reached Los Angeles to deposit the Sl50,000 in the bank.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-08-13
BOYS GIVE UNCLE
 SAM 4 HOT CHASE

TUCSON, Aug. 12.-Uncle Sans paternal ins.iact, as represented by the local immigration office has sui fered a distince shock and for Q time there was consternatiOn about dentention headquarters. Confidence was misplaced but it will not occur again and by eagle or hawk like eyes the five causes of excitement are being watched so that they will not again have the opportunity to tread roughshod, or barefoot either, over the tender sensibilities of yoni Uncle.
 There are five youngsters in the dentention home that are just about as lively and active as @ bunch of jack rabbits or wild cats, possibly the latter is the best simile for they are ever on the alert for scrap and for want of other oppo- nents will tackle one another. These five incorigible youngsters are the ones that were brought here from
Bisbee daily review., 1911-08-13
ALWAYS HELD TO
 HIS PRIVATE CAR.

Col. Greene during all his financial difficulties following the panic in Wall street still managed to hold to his privte car Verde" which finally carried him to his last resting place in California. The Verde" was at tached at numerous places in the southwest, at Tucson, Los Angeles and other places, but Greene always gave a re-delivery bond or paid the account against him in cash. Much of the at tachment annoyance suffered by Greene was due to the activity of bus mess enemies. In Fl Paso it was said that certain rival interest summoned newspaper men to his office to give the news" of the arrival of certain cars of machinery bound for the Greene properties at Madeira, Mexico. The object was to promote attach nests and thus press the colonel to the wall if possible in fact this scheme worked better than even it's instigators had hoped. all to the ig- norance Of the newspaper men, and notices of Greene's cars being attach ed resulted in pressing creditors against him who would have all been paid in time if it had not been for former associates who were trying to make money out of Greene's down fall"