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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
How StroIing Bump-Reader Exam
ined the Great Pulpit Orators
Head and Told the Truth
His Abilities.

While Henry Ward Beecher was all
his life in most vigorous health, both
mental and physical, never suffering
serious illness until the mortal attack,
he was nevertheless a yearly victim
Of hay fever. He found his only re-
lief from hay fever in a sojourn IN
the White Mountains, and he was &C
customed to leave his farm. near
Peekskill, N. Y, in mid-July and to re-
main in New Hampshire until the
frost. He was utterly democratic in
his manner and unconventional in his
dress, so that anyone who did not
know him would be likely to Judge
that he was a farmer who had saved
a little money and was spending a
portion of it in a summer vacation at
a White mountain hotel. Many farm
ers at that time were accustomed to
do this.
One summer morning in the late
seventies Beecher sat upon the piazza
of his hotel, Reading a newspaper,
Upon his head was his black felt hat,
the brim of which was so broad that
it tapped in the breeze. He wore an
old-fashioned turn-down collar, with a
sort of black string for necktie. His
trousers were baggy, as usual. A few
of his friends sat near him, chatting,
when suddenly there appeared around
the corner of the piazza quaint and
curious specimen of humanity. He
was a iarge-eyed, long-haired man,
with the beard of prophet. In one
hand he carried satchel and in the
other what appeared to be chart or
map rolled UP.
I'm a phrenologist," he said by
that sat opposite Beecher. Il can
tell by feeling what kind of brain a
man has"
WELL" spoke up one Of the. party,
assuming a cautious manner and al.
most whispering, "Ill give you dol
lar if you'll examine the bumps on
that old farmers head"-motioning
toward Beecher-"and if we find that
you hit it pretty nearly straight, why,
then, some of us may have our heads
examined"
The phrenologist approached Mr.
Beecher. "The gentlemen want me to
examine your head" he explained. y
am a phrenologist. l can tell you
more than you know about yourself. .
Beecher at once suspecting that his
friends were intent upon playing a
joke, solemnly took off his hat. The
phrenologist began to tumble through
the masses of silver-gray hair. Sud
denly he stopped and stepped back in
establishment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
Peculiar Intimacy That Existed Be-
tween Blanche x. Bruce and L. @.
c. Lamar From the Time That
Both Were Elected Senators.

In 1875 Blanche K. Bruce, born In
slavery, and the first negro to sit in
the United States senate, was made
member of that body by the Missis-
sippi legislature Two years later that
state named as it's other senator.a.
representative L. @. G. Lamar, who
had drafted the ordinance of seces-
sion adopted by Mississippi, led his
regiment at Yorktown and Williams
burg, and otherwise labored assid-
uously in behalf of the Confederacy.
In color, in antecedents, in training,
in politics, the ex-slaVe and the man
who was destined to win a seat on the
United States Supreme court, were as
far apart as the poles; yet shortly
after Mr.. Lamar had become senator
it was noticed with more or less aston
ishment in various quarters that he
and the senior senator from Missis-
sippi were on the most friendly terms.
There are old residents in Washing
ton who doubtless can easily recall
how Senator Lamar and Senator
Bruce used to walk arm in arm about
the residential streets of the capital
city and through its parks and
squares. Seemingly, it never occur
red to the white man that the COM
panion of his outings was of another
race, that his early life had been
spent in bondage. And when Senator
Bruce retired from the senate and be
came registrar of the treasury in
1881, the intimacy between him and
Senator Lamar continued, their
walks about Washington being ample
outward evidence of their friendship.
Together, during all the period that
both men were in the senate, they
would visit the postoffice department
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

| in an inverted V at either side or in
braid or bias fold of cloth of velvet
This skirt has a fiat, double box-plait
at the back. Skirts have a graduated
tablier buttoned on either side in
front, and sometimes at the back.
Scallops cut very wide form the only
ornament on the edge or hem of a
skirt. The surplice is sort of Hun
garian overcoat, open either in front
or under each arm. This is made OF
rich brocade or stamped velvet. and
edged with a deep band Of fur.
Medley of Modes.
Colors are growing more effective
every day; the latest idea Is to ar
range what can only be described as
a crescendo of color which reaches
the maximum Of intensity in the hair
ornament For instance, a reddish
purple called Aubergine, will be ar
ranged in subtle shades of color Until
it reaches it's acme in the bright GRIM
son velvet hair ornament, which IS
OoLl1AC0 III 04dl1OA06. l. AOAlA - FORN
ballet we have copied the ascending
scheme of color, which gives such
fascinating effects. Pale yellows
merge into flame, and the faintest
sky blue bursts into vivid azure.
Pinks flush to cimson, and cool
greens develop to glowing emerald.
When a tracery OF gold work or dust
of spangles is cast over such gowns
we have realized the most fairy-like
raiments. 1t is impossible to realize
the magnificence of evening dresses
in Parasitic patient research, the
seven wells" of chiffon of different
hues, to present wondrous tout en-
semble. All that lace and fur, jewels
and embroidery can compass are seen
in our dresses. Corsets, usually worn
over silk tights, are made very low
in the bust-to accord with our short
empire bodices which are no wider
than a ribbon-they are like our petit
coats, built of elastic jersey, the petit
coats being flounced with killed chit
fon nounces
The new coats are made Of cloth;
when open they show one or two (as
the case may be) revers of glorious
gold shot brocade in every possible
color. Colored silk stockings to
match, or in contrast to the dress, arc
in fashion; they are beautifully en-
broidered and inlet with lace.
VeIveteen Costume.
Velveteen costumes are always
smart; the one we show here is in
black; it has the skirt made with a
panel down front, and several rows OF
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
Beecher and the PhrenoLogist

"You shouldn't be farmer" he ex-
claimed, excitedly. why, you can
talk like a steam engine. You've got
the biggest development of language
that have ever met with. And you're
full of wit and humor. You can talk
so as to make people cry, or to make
them laugh. Where's your farm?"
"My farm is at Peekskill, N Y,
said Mr.. Beecher.
Il thought it wasn't around here
your head is not like a New Hamp-
shire farmers. Do you make your
farm pay?"
81 have never been able to make 1t
pay. 1t costs me every year more
than I get out of it," Beecher replied,
truthfully.
"Of course! Why, If you'd taken to
talking-public speaking-you could
have earned money enough to run a
farm, and get plenty Of money out of
it besides, no matter what it cost.
You've made mistake. Your teach
ers ought to have told you that you
would make a public speaker"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
Tried to Kiss Ada Rehan

Miss Rehan he soon dropped cormali-
ties. His attentions were conspicu-
ously demonstrative. He seized her
hand, drew her to him and attempted
to embrace her. The fiery Rehan.
thoroughly indignant, had difficulty in
making the Frenchman believe that
she resented his fervor, but some OF
the members of Days company man.
aged to convince him by laying vio-
lent hands on him. Then in turn, the
egotistical Boulanger became furious,
demanded apologies of Rehans defen.
ders, and poor Webb, being response.
BILE for the party and its good betsv.
Tor, needed all the tact for which he
was famous to prevent bloody hostil-
tiles
When Boulanger was told that de
corum in Days theater was the same
as in any we'll regulated family, and.
therefore, especially at variance with
the standards of some of the Paris
stages, he sent rather reluctant apo
gies to Miss Rehan and left the the
alter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
The Chief Need.

A pale, intellectual looking chap,
wearing eyeglasses and unshorn hair,
visited Tom Volk, the athletic in
structor, not long ago and asked ,ques-
lions until the diplomatic athlete fin
ally became weary.
eff / take boxing and wrestling les
sons from you, will it require any par
ticular applications" he asked.
NO." answered Volk, 'but little
arnica will come in handy. "-Cleve
land Leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
Beneficence and Gratitude.


One day the Supreme Being took it
into His head to give great banquet
in His Azure palace.
All the virtues were invited. Men
He did not ask-only ladies.
There was a large number Of them,
great and small. The lesser virtues
were more agreeable and genial than
the great mass; butSthey all appeared
to be in good humor and chatted
amiably together
But the Supreme Being noticed two
charming ladies who seemed to be to-
tally unacquainted.
The Host gave one of the ladies His
arm, and led her up to the other
"Benefcence!" he said, indicating
the first.
"Gratitude!" He added, indicating
the second.
Both the virtues were amazed be
yond expression. Ever since the world
had stood--and 1t has been standing a
long time-.this was the first time they
had met-"Poem In Prose-" from the
Russian.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

robe do service effectively has just
finished a scarf and muff set of black
chiffon with an interlining of gold net
and a lining of white satin The scarf
is wide and long and is edged all
around with sable which was in the
house. The muff is finished at the
ends with the same fur and on the
front there is cluster of pasted col.
ored flowers with furnished gold inter.
mixed and dull green foliage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
Varying the Monotonv,

There isn't much scenery along
the average elevator route"
mot great deal. Still the trip
can be made interesting by observing
che profound contempt the men who
don't take off their hats when there
are women in the car have for men
who do"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Russia braid taken round sides and
back as far as front panel, where but.
tons and loops are sewn.
The semi-fitting coat has a pane
front, and is trimmed with braid lika
skirt, the wide revers are edged to
match, so are the sleeves; one large
button and loop form fastening below
revers.
Hat to match, trimmed with a piece
of fur taken below the pulled crown.
Materials required: 10 yards velvs-
teen "a inches wide, about dozen
yards braid, Az yards silk or satin
for lining.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

) If things keep on going as they have
been it may be necessary to substitute
the letter "r'' for Oh in the last word
of the usual notice en- the theater pro-
grams: Ladies will please remove
their hats
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
only Moderately Ambitious.

''If you want to be strong and
healthy, Millie,' advised Aunt Jemi
ma, "eat raw onion every morning
before breakfast"
I'D rather not do that, auntie."
said Miss Millicent; 81 shall be salts
fed with being merely healthy"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

1t is saddening, however, to note
that the dear "Old Philadelphia Lady
who has been trying for more than
eleven years to find out, through the
columns of the New York Heralds
Paris edition, how to figure the tenn
perature from Centigrade to Fahren-
heit, and vice versa" has not yet sue
ceeded.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Now surgery is hailed as first aid in
transforming criminals into good citi
;zenss and the knife is the real mora
,upIifter. All evil tendencies will be
removed by surgical operation anG
EJhe millennium will come, but not un
I'll the doctors have all become multi
miiIionaires.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Twelve women jurors in San Fran
cisco agreed so promptly that they
pronounced for a divorce without
awaiting the judges charge, but the
lady jurors will learn in time to
wrangle over verdicts just like men.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Forty-fve Of the Brazilian sailors
who mutinied have died from various
causes since their surrender. Twenty
six succumbed to sunstroke while en-
gagged in compulsory government
work. This form of capital punish
ment is effective, If unofficial.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

In New York they are going to
demonstrate how child can be
clothed adequately for 81 year. Even
the owner of fashionable fat build
fug should admit that a good child is
worth as much as that.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

A man in Missouri has just died
who in married life of 60 years never
quarreled with his wife nor told her a
lie. The great majority of husbands
will refuse to believe in such super
human virtue. particularly as to the
last detail
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Maine has been one of the great
sources of the eastern seaboard's ice
supply, but even Maine, where the ice
crop seldom fails, Is ceasing to de-
nend upon the weather. Artificial ice
has been made for some time at the
plant OF the Maine insane hospital in
Augusta and now large ice manufac-
turing plant is to be established in
Lewiston.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02


ARIS.-January is the
maddest month of all
the year in Paris,
writes a correspond
ent. Every one is on
pleasure bent, and
the difficulties OF
everyday life, diff
cult enough at all
times-become more
terrible than ever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

IF auto owners were more careful as
60 the kind of men they employ as
chauffeurs possibly there would be
fewer Joy rides. Sometimes, however,
tie owner sets the chauffeur bad ex-
annle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

That millionaire who has offered a
large sum for the discovery of the
grave Of Eve may be credited with
showing proper respect for a remote
ancestress, and the display is not going
to cost him a cent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

More than half the members of the
senior class at Wellesley college are
reported TO be engaged to be married.
The comments of the girls at Smith
and Vassar ought to be interesting.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Medical records show" says nerve
aDecialist. that persons who are not
Ioauacious have always been remarked
for their good health" Let him eX-
plain that to his wife
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

The thugs who beat a policeman,
cook his revolver away from him and
left him lying unconscious IN the street
should be chidden for violating the
golden rule.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

We are inclined to be skeptlcal
about that Alaska fire which destroyed
half a town with the mercury 5O oe-
grees below Wouldn't the names
freeze in weather like that?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Russia proposes to build $75,OoO,-
400 feet of battleships for the Black
Sea. They will be perfectly safe there
If the Russian sailors can keep them
af1Oat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Talk about your western corn har-
vests. Capt. Drake OF MARLBOROUGH
county, South Carolina, holds the
worlds record of 254 and a fraction
bushels of the grain to the acre.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

The Cleveland man who sued for
stfme lost in answering mistaken teie-
Dhone calls" must have further time to
lose
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

i A navy officer has invented a pistol
for shooting flies. 1t ought TO make
luopular new summer sport, Tor the
game will never be lacking.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

1t is 10 crime to steal umbrellas on
rainy days in New Jersey. And no"
will not those who are addicted to the
habit please go there?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

New York has a musical comedy
which is said to be not comic. Tnere
Iare others, some of which are not mu-
Gical, either.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Vienna's birth rate has fallen enor-
mously. Evidently the stork does not
hove the apartment houses in which SO
many Vienna families live.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Africa led all the rest of the world
I'm gold production last year. The Al
rican output was $175,O00.OOO, or near
Ey double that of the United States.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

| How long will the aviators stick to
Nheir agreement not to indulge In
reckless flying?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

More ink than blood was shed over
che now famous battle of London, In
which two men stood off 200.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

America has &c licensed aviators, and
&he 26 have formed trust in order to
proIong their own lives.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

/ In the matter of safety we do not
that the submarines have mucn ad-
vantage over the flying machines.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

It's an attached cuff that has no
turning
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

With jimswinger coats vests are cut
low TO show shirt studs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
VeIveteen Costume.

Velveteen costumes are always
smart; the one we show here is in
black; it has the skirt made with a
panel down front, and several rows OF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-10-18
CURE YOUR KIDNEYS.
Do Not Endanger Life When Lancaster
Citizen Shows You the Cure.

Do Not Endanger Life When Lancaster
Citizen Shows You the Cure
Why will people continue to suffer
the agonies of kidney complaint,
backache, urinary disorders, lameness,
headaches, languor, why allow them
selves to become chronic invalids,
when tested remedy is offered them ?
Doan s Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use, because it gives to the kidneys
the help they need to perform their
work
If you have any, even one, of the
symptoms of kidney diseases cure
yourself now. before dropsy or Bright S
disease sets in. Read this Lancaster
testimony:
Mrs. G. E. Borah, 21O Jackson ST..
Lancaster, Wis, says: II ex-
perienced great deal Of trouble from
my kidneys and I suffered almost
constantly from nagging backaches.
There were pains through my IONS,
headaches we're present, and often
suffered from dizzy spells. used two
boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. pro-
cured from Hatch's drug store, and
was relieved Of all these annoyances
The backache disappeared and the
kidney secretions became normal.
l have had no recurrence of kidney
trouble. -
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-10-18
LATEST HAPPENINGS THE WORLD
OVER TOLD IN TENTED
FORM.
EVENTS HERE AND THERE
Condensed Into a Few Lines for the
Perusal of the Busy Man.
Latest Personal Infer
nation.
HQLiQ7l-T4rkiSh WQ1~

Italy has made propositions to Tur-
key that are expected to bring peace.
1t proposes to annex Tripoli and pay
indemnity. Italy is to control all civil
and military affairs, while the caliph
is to be supreme in all religious at
fairs.
That an armistice has been ar
ranged between Italy and Turkey, as
reported from Berlin, is strenuously
denied by the italian government. The
Corriere D'Italia asserts the govern
ment is opposed absolutely to indem-
nifying Turkey for Tripoli.
ls'.~..-
Derna was bombarded and hospitals
and barracks were damaged as we'll as
other buildings Many were killed
and wounded. The bombardment fol-
lowed an unsuccessful attempt by
Italian bluejackets to make a landing
from warship in the harbor.
A dispatch to London news agen-
cy from Pera says that the Turkish
torpedo boats Tokai, Hamid Abad, Al
pagut and Antalia, while returning
from the Ionian sea, were surprised by
an Italian squadron near Mitylene.
A smart engagement followed and
three of the torpedo boats were Sc
verely damaged and sank. The fourth
escaped by hosting foreign flag.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-10-18
Children's MILDLY" Sweaters
DAVID CREIGHTON
LOCAL MANAGER

The cunningest little affairs brought
for folks Large collar and cuffs contrasting shades
Laces part down front These parc EO
ularly appropriate wearing OOO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-10-18
BIG GRANT.

Special Correspondence 20 the Herald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Hoffman moved
to Lancaster Friday.
Earl Jerrett and Charley Hipen.
becker attended the dance st George
Heberlein's Wednesday night.
The neighbor boys gave Charley
Graham and bride a chiravari Thurs.
day night. They treated the boys tc
an oyster supper.
Fred Lamas and Jessie jackson OF
Fennimore spent Sunday at George
Jerrett's. Charley Hlpenbecker and
wife at Will LorenZ's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-10-18

and are now enjoying the comforts Of
life, which by economy and good
management are rightfully theirs ;
their many friends wish for them
many more years of happiness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-10-18
AROUND THE COUNTY
LIVINGSTON.

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