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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
PLEADS FOR THE POOR BAT

There lives in New York a man SO
humane that he would not have the
Public health service kill plague-in-
fected rats by the method laid down
by the government, which is eficaci-
Gus but painful. The New Yorker
"Why cause them to die in agony?
Neither you nor l would care to die
in that way. This is an appeal for HUI
name treatment DR.. Blue assured
him If an determination process as
efficient but less painful could be
found the government would adopt
It.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
TRAVELS TO COAST ON AUTOS
"Stowaway" From Indiana Found In
side Extra Tire on Car Near
Los Angeles, Cal.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Henry Wheeling.
twelve years old, of Charlottesville.
Ind, who said he had ridden the en-
tire distance on the rear Of automo-
biles. was discovered at Pomona, So
miles east of here, wedged into q
large tire fastened on the rear Of a
transcontinental automobile. He was
taken out, given a good dinner and a
comfortable ride for the rest of his
Journey. The lad said he had not
spent a cent on the entire trip, which
required two months.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

northern Oklahoma. Shipping quail
from one state to another is illegal
and the railroads are held responsible
for game thus transported on their
lines by quail smugglers,
Trainmen have been unable to de-
tect suitcases filed with quail Dogs
are sent through the coaches during
the quail season and permitted to snifr
the baggage. If there be quail the
dog points and the owner of the bag
gage must disclose what It contains.
At times the canine sleuths have
been taken In by cold fried chicken
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
SPINELESS FISH Is CAUGHT

The second specimen ever caught
of acrotus willoughbli, rare deep sea
fish, was received at the University
of Washington for Identification, the
fish having been taken from a trap
near Blaine, Wash The specimen is
six feet long, has large head but
no scales or backbone.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
BIRD DOGS GOOD SLEUTHS
Taken on Trains and Allowed to Smell
sultcases-Locate Any Contra
band Game Aboard.

Wichita, Kan.-To stop the SNUG
Cling of quail across the Oklahoma
Kansas line the use of bird dogs as
detectives has been inaugurated by
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe,
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
and the st. Louis and San Francisco
railroads IN southern Kansas and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
"BEETATOES" ARE EXHIBITED

Among the unique specimens of Ore
CONS soil exhibited at the Pacific
Northwest Land Products show in
Portland was display of "beetatoes"
grown by l.. w. Rinhardt on a small
farm at Silver Springs station, on the
Oregon City car line. The product,
which is a hybrid between an Irish
potato and a. red beet, has the shape
of a potato, while the meat" is of
a deep purple and is declared delect'
able as a food.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
TO BE, SAVED FROM EVICTION

Of it's immediate difficulties. The
movement is so practically humanitar-
ian that the deputy sheriffs theiu-
selves, to whom the duty Of making
sn eviction is always an unpleasant
one, have been active in aiding it..
Mrs. Wagner is one of the most
charming young matrons in New York
society and whatever she does is done
with keen enthusiasm.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
PARROTS 'FiREv SAVES TOWN

When its mistress house was en-
veloped in fares and she still slept, a
parrot owned by Frank Stowell, at
Keuka Landing, N. Y, called ''Fire!'
so Justify that 1t aroused Mrs. Stowell
She just had time to catch up the
cage and run from the building
when the flames communicated to her
room The bird gets credit for saving
both the village and it's mistress.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
MAY SAVE BIRDS FROM CATS
Kansas University Professor is to
Recommend Legislation for Pro-
lection of Songsters.

Lawrence, Kan.-Prof l.. l.. Dyche
of the University of Kansas will
recommend to the legislature changes
in the laws designed to protect birds
from the family cat
81 know of no greater enemy to the
birds than the domestic cat" Profes-
sor Dyche said the other day. 'Legis-
lation to protect all birds except those
classified as game and outlaws
would save the farmers millions of
dollars each year. / believe it may be
necessary to have cat license law in
Kansas"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

1T would seem a fagrantly clear
case said the magistrate, adding, TO
the burglar, who had been hailed be-
fore him. What have you to say for
yourself?"
Not much, your honor. But hope
you can give me a short sentence
This is my busy season. Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
AUTO SHELLS CORN BY MILE

c. N. HERSHEY, a farmer living near
Mount Joy, Pa, has demonstrated that
the automobile is not only good to
take pleasure snd business trips in.
HERSHEY shellec eighty bushels Of
corn with his machine. He raised up
the rear wheels and adjusted belt
to one of the tires, connecting it with
the corn shelter. 1t shelled corn at
the rate Of 20 miles an hour.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

Able Work.

Filkins-Thought you intended to
sell your suburban home?
Wilkins-I did, until read the allur-
ing story my advertising man wrote;
then / decided to keep it myself
Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
TO CUT 100000 FORTUNE
Giving of Half Million to Grand
children of Winans VIII Re-
duce All Bequests.

Baltimore, Md.-Following the set
Element by which the executors of the
estate of Ross Winans gave to the chill
dren of Prince De Bearn 100000, the
Orphan court has allowed $4,000 as
counsel fee to be divided between
Maurice Leon. attorney for Prince De
Bearn the guardian of the children,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
GOLF BALL KILLS SPARROW

In the golf tournament at the Brae
Burn Country club links at West New
ton, Mass, ball driven from a tee
overlook and killed a sparrow and
then continued true in it's flight The
incident was witnessed by number
Of golfers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
RutIer Is Son Of Edward WI.

Pittsburgh.-Henry Holden Colpus,
employed here as a butler, declares he
is the eldest son of the late King
Edward VII. of England and is wag
ing a gallant fight for recognition by
the reignlng family Of England, he
says.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

Growing in the indian jungle near
Kurukshetra Junction, a station on the
East Indian railway in the Punjaub,
is a date palm tree that is unique In
having twelve branches which spread
out like a fan. The ordinary date
palm has one stem without any OIL
shoots. This particular tree is ven
Grated by the people of the neighbor-
hood.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
Excess of Riches.

"He has nine tons Of coal In his
cellar
That's nothing. I've got only ono
in, but it's paid for."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

In the hunters hamper, but trainmen
say contraband quail invariably is 10
Gated. The plan is said to be proving
so successful this season that the rail-
ways will make 1t permanent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
THEY'RE Simple Folk.

DO you think two could live on
my salary?"
1.-TWO Fiji Islanders might"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
: ON 1T y.
IA VI TRADE NsARN
U&4TIRED BLOOD

ment from the food and convert 1t
into strong living tissues, composing
Brain, Nerve, G Muscle, Bone and
Sinew. To those who are suffering
from the effects of over-work, Toni
tives are especially recommended.
75c. per box of dealers or by mail.
The Tonitives Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

Nh. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens LIE gums, reduces iniiamma-
ton auays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.Ass
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and make
the skin smooth. All druggists. 20 and SOC. Adv,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

What Are Her Thoughts?
Gladys has a far away look"
'I don't understand that. Her f.
ance lives just around the corner"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
TIRED BLOOD
STARVES THE TISSUES
Copyright 1912 by the Tonitives Co..

Copyright 1919 by the Tonitives Co..
Symptoms of Tired Blood in the
tissues are, Loss Of Flesh, Flabby
Muscles, Languor, Sallow Complexion,
Debility, Dark Rings around the
Eyes, etc. These conditions can be
eliminated only by fertilizing and re-
Yiving the blood stream. Tonitives, the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

1t may be hard to believe, but this
is a reproduction of really serious
modern painting of the Madonna and
Child. 1t was painted by Wyndham
Lewis, one of the postimpressionists
who are producing such extraordinary
work, and was exhibited in the second
of their salons in London. This is
not an extreme example of the So
called art Of this new school.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19
Mot Erenuent.

do you like rare beef?"
us there any other kind these
days."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-19

Great Blood Fer.
tilizing Toni C,
help the blood to
absorb nOurish-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
HALTS MARRIAGE OF
MACON YOUNG FOLK

MACON, GA, oct. 23.-An earth
quake shock at STA O'Clock last night
was felt throughout Bibb county. 1t
caused much uneasiness, bat no alarm.
IN this city on North Highlands, the
highest part Of Macon. the tremor was
most perceptible, Window pones were
broken and clocks fell from the man
tells. The couIt house clock was dam
aged by the shaking and this morning
was fifteen minutes behind time.
The wedding of Miss Minnie Ham
mock and Ray A. Stable was in prog
ress at the home of Rev. r. f. Galloway,
1541 Second street and much excite
ment was caused among the guests, es-
peciauy when a large vase fell from a
table and smashed on the floor, The
minister was in the middle of the cere-
mony. which was begun over when the
confusion was subsidized.
Council meeting had just concluded
when the shock Was felt, and Bridges
Smith, city clerk, facetiously wrote his
minutes: Upon the motion of the city
hall. council adjourned"
Reports from this section of the state
are that the shock was generally felt
but that no damage was done.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
ST. JOSEPH MAN GIVES
FORMER WIFE TO FRIEND

KANSAS CITY. MO, Oct 23.--ln The
ONCE Of the marriage license clerk yes
''aay, Charles Reece, % and Lola
weston, %. were married by justice
vi 'oe peace. A young man who ac-
''mpsnted the couple said:
You don't often see anything like
''IS, Judge. Lola is my Wife and
came here to give her away to Charlie.
we are the very best of friends.
'an'e down from St Joseph today to
''Sit Lola's mother. my former mother
''law. l was told that Lola was to be
''arHed to Charlie, so | Just decided to
''nle along and give Lola away
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
EGGS PROMISE To
CD To 81 CENTS
PER DOZEN
MouIting Season Causes Hens
to Stop Laying, Resulting in
Noticeable Shortage.

Unless Atlanta hens start laying more
ya,s soon. the price Of eggs promises
~ 60 as high as 80 cents dozen. where
Z, MAS for d>short time during the past
srtng Fresh country eggs are now
h.fnaing - and 26 cents wholesale. ac-
e..ftug 10 grade, and 81 to 80 cents re-
fail The situation is daily growing
,r..s serious. inasmuch as most hens
az. NOW i'm the moulting state and are
LAYING practically no eggs.
81 have 10 hens and have trouble get
4ra one egg from them daily" de-
rstad a local commission merchant
this afternoon, and retail grocer as
serted that he had 100 and averaged
tvo Oh. three eggs.
Poultry Shortage, Too.
TIN same short market exists in fresh
,or.ru. Dressed hens are scarce and
fine commission houses are getting is
to eo cents pound, and the retail gro
ca~, are getting % IL to % cents, the
Ioaar rrice being foy the larger fowls
cold storage eggs are said to be sell
me for % 10 % cents a dozen, and 1000
eases 70 be stored in the only place of
IT'S kind in Atlanta. the Atlantic lee
and Coal Corporation cold storage
p'ant. There are $50 eggs to case.
and the total in the above cases is
therefore $50 900 eggs. A dealer de-
Glazed that should these eggs be thrust
suddenly upon the market the price of
eggs would drop perceptibly. but that
the drop would be only temporary.
Scarcity of Hens.
PoutrNmen say there is great
shortage Of laying hens throughout the
entire country. The wet spring was
very bad for the production of young
chickens Pullets for winter layers are
very scarce, and poultrymen who \have
sought to buy them to stock their
ants have had to pay very high prices
far them.
The crop of old hens retained for fur
ther egg production has been disap-
pointing Hens were late in moulting.
and the scraggly feathered f1ocks have
refused to resume their laying. Poul-
t'ymen are busily engaged in feeding
their hens and pullets ground bone and
othe' egg producing nostrums. but
II their efforts have met with little sue
\ cess.
Eggs are selling in some of tha East
err markets at 50 and so cents dozen
end egg dealers predict that Eastern
prices viii soon go to IS and so cents.
PouItrymen Losing Money,
That is about the limit expected by
egg producers. as people will refuse TO
pay "A higher price. Poutrymen declare
sthey are losing money, even at present
high prices for it takes now on an
average Of ten hens to produce one egg
a day.
With all kinds of chicken feed selling
al cents to IL cents a pound, to say
nothing Of the trouble of caring for the
4 locks the producers say there is little
profit coming their way. \ little Later
4 in The season when the hens have re-
covered from their moult. and the short
crop Of pullets begin laying, the poul-
trymen expect a little better profits.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
THREE CANDIDATES FOR
SAVANNAH MAY0RAL-TY

SAVANNAH GA. Oct 2S.--For
Mayor-George w. Tiedeman. Richard
!. D4vant. Craig Barrow.
From this trio Savannah voters will
choose mayor in January In the mu-
nleiral election. unless the voters decide
next month that the city shall have
commission form of government.
An interesting question has arisen as
70 whether the commission government
election November IL shall be held un-
Ger the old or the new city election
AVS The question has been referred
to II Wiley Johnson. attorney for the
commission Government league.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
A ATLANTA u. S. PRISON
WARDENS GO UNARMED
AMONG 900 PRISONERS

Revolutionary changes in the meth
DDS of treating prisoners inaugurated
at the Federal penitentiary are attract
ing widespread attention today They
have been introduced to make the big
prison a great reform institution in
stead of vast grave Tor blighted lives.
Warden w. II. Mover and Deputy
Warden w G. Hawk. men whose sym
pathy with the 900 prisoners has ex-
tended far beyond the Official capacity.
nave been quietly working on prison
reform and following are some of tho
things that are seen in vogue today
that were undreamed of a few years
ago:
Abandonment Of the practice of shaw
ing heads of prisoners, giving the "si-
lence' at table, and the 'faCe-to-t
WALL treatment on the arrival of visi-
tors; abolition of stripes (after the
present supply Of suits is exhausted
and the humiliating lock step" in
PRODUCTION of baseball and other games
for full holiday Saturday. setting up
exercises Saturday mornings and an
hour Of exercise each day; smoking
privilege extended and a newspaper
started: bathing twice week instead
of once; separation of the races at
meals: great Improvement in the tuber-
culosis camp and more attention to the
sick In general; more amusements for
the prisoners such as dramatic per
formances by travelling talent greater
encouragement Of invention. art. music
and other handiWork of the prisoners.
New Clothing Provided.
These are but few of the things
that the governments colony enjoy at
the Federal prison. Everything posi- %
bic is done to make the men forget
their past lives and to turn them out
at the expiration of their sentences re-
formed citizens worthy of the privi-
leges Of society TO this end the gov
eminent does another thing. 1t pro-
vides each prisoner on leaving the in
slitution with a new outfit of clothing, a
railroad ticket home and new five
dollar bin If he doesn't take up life
anew and turn his face to the sunshine,
then tle government does not hold it,
self at fault.
In fact. the life Of the prisoners is so
nearly ideal that he visitor invariably
comments that nine-tenths of the in
mates are better off than they would
ever have been outside. For instance.
the man of talent need only apply him
s-lf TO have the most pleasant sort of
time
If be is a musician. he car get a
life berth" in the orchestra, and be
oolia d to 90 no other service; or if he
happens 10 he an artist and can make
himself useful with brush or pen, he
is given that oppo!tunity or if he is OF
an inventive tu4n, he only has to ask
for materials to work with that he may
carry out the designs that he has
planned in his mimi.
Each Man Has Work.
The Federal prison business works
on the principle of the proverbiaI great
wheel aud its so many cogs Each
man has a niche 20 ill and the work
of The officials is to see that he fills It
ana fits il. An inter, sting principle of
economies comes in here and the war
den and his deputy take full advantage
OF IT, Convict No. 2SS& (tuey don't e.
by names. by the way) was found good
tor nothing in particular until he start
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
YOUNGI&A@RgD
MOTHERSMA

No young woman, IN the Joy of
to prepare her system for the physi-
cal ordeal she is to undergo. The
health of both herself and the coming
child depends largely upon the care
she bestows upon herself during the
waiting months. Mothers Friend
prepares the expectant mothers sys-
tenn for the coming event, and fts use
makes her comfortable during all the
term. 1t works with and for nature,
and by gradually expanding all It's
sues, muscles and tendons, involved,
and keeping the breasts in good con-
dition, brings the woman to the crisir
in splendid physical condition. The
baby. too, is more apt to be perfect and
strong where the mother has thus
prepared herself for natures supreme
function. No better advice could be
given a young expectant mother than
that she use Mothers Friend; 1t is
medicine that has proven it's value
in thousands of
S TPissa is n so1G At MOTHERS
Write i ns for sr0f ffo. (:MFRTEND
book for expect
ant mothers which contains much
valuable information, and many sug.
gestions Of helpful nature.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23

ed sketching He had never tried It
before, but his aptitude was such that
he has now completed a series Of six
scenes after the Belasco theater. New
York. He has had his handiwork placed
prominently in the prisons auditorium,
where its plays are presented
Then the officials found man who
was good for nothing in particular but
to make soap. little $25 shack was
built outside and Convict 1859 now
makes all the soap used in the place.
and effects saving of about SIS a week
on that item.
Bankers Study Finance.
Then several inventors are busy on
things the world may hear about later
former bank officials are busy studying
out problems of economics and finance
merchants are plying their trade inside
as handlers Of supplies skilled work
men are making tools for the use Of the
government; stone cutters are fashion
ing queer shapes out of Stone Mountain
granite for use in the great admins
tration and cell block addition to the
Federal property: carpenters are hew-
ing useful things out of wood that the
government buys as raw material
molders and blacksmiths and divers
other personages representing nearly
every profession and business are busy
With their assigned and favorite tasks.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23

Here is a woman who speaks from
personal knowledge and long expe-
rience, viz. Mrs. p II. Brogan, OF VII
son. Pa, who says: Il know from ex-
perlcnce that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is far superior to any other
For Group there is nothing that excels
it" For sale by all dealers. (Advt)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
All Report Not Followed.


mftee did not recommend that all the
clubs be- closed which Police Chief
Beavers recommended be closed Coun-
Gilman Claude Mason. who fought the
committees report said he thought all
the chiefs recommendation should
have been followed or all should have
been ignored.
Chief Beavers recommended that the
Owls. the T. NJ A. the Metropolitan, the
Theatrical. the Bees. knights " The
Mystic Ark. the Georgia Athletic and
the Sor thern clubs be closed. The po-
lice committee recommended and the
council ordered closed Only the Knight
If tie Mystic Ark Bees, Southern ana
Georgia Athletic clubs Alderman !. B.
Everett is secretary Of the Metropoli-
tan club
The attorneys for these clubs ordered
losed-Jackson & Gobers Hin &
Wright and Morris. Mack and Lon Field
are rrrnaling to file suits for injvuc-
tons az inst Inc city to prevent the
closing of the clubs.
More Authority Obtained.
AIl tntSt CIuDS now nave HJunCIoHS
AGAINST the city because the c0Hncil re
tossed to grant them permits to open
The supreme court has been asked to
rule on these injunctions but has not
vet done 50. Meanwhile The city has
ob'2;ned ad5itio1al a"thoritY from the
legislature. which permits comet to
arbitrarily clos" any locker club, And
with thia authority. Acting Mayor Can
dler has announced that councils order
be Immediately enforced. Guy Attorney
Mavson has advised that the o~der bg
DELAYED until the courts decision.
There will be ANOTHER fight in coun-
ell however. if the police committee
recommends the closing of am NOR
clgbs. Councilman Adlne chambers in
lis that tie committee should make
public the evidence upon which il Zee
ommend~ the closing Of any club He
/ backed by a s,rong minority in an
effort to save the clubs. Besides a
-umber of clubs which have not been
Investigated lha police ,c.nu!,t'a has
5cld up the applications of the Press
nd Cartral clubs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-23
GAMBLER CLOSES
CLUBS THURSDAY
Acting Mayor Will Issue Order
Despite Resistance of Locker
Organization Members.

With number of councilmen and
lawyers fighting to delay the closing Of
the four outlaWed locker clubs. Acting
Mayor John S. Gambler has announced
that he viii approve the closing order
of council tomorrow and that the clubs
VIII be Immediately closed.
The r. NJ Rose Company. whole
81 e whisky house of Chattanooga has
fled a suit against the Moose club, de-
claring it to be mismanaeed, and ask
ins fot the appointment of receiver.
In view Of This new evidence. it is eX-
pccted that the police committee will
recommend that this club be closed also.
for it is one of number of clubs the
committee has not yet made a report