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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Made Vegetable Plot of Grave

In a churchyard in Dumbartonshire,
Scotland, visitors attention was at
tracted recently to a grave on which
was growing a splendid crop Of let
tuces. Being scandalized at the use
made Of the sacred ground, he cleared
the lettuces away. 1t is now stated
that the grave-digger had received a
handsome gratuity to keep a certain
Erave in order, SOW nice smelling
border, and otherwise decorate it.
knowing, however, that the friends of
the man whose remains were buried
In the grave had removed from the
district and were not likely to see 1t
for a considerable time, the grave-dig-
ger thought he might as well make
use of the good" soil to rear vege-
tables and, therefore, he sowed the
lettuce seed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Inexperienced.

In a boarding house for bachelors.
Amanda, typical Nanny" looked af-
ter the guests comfort in true south
ern style SO we'll that one of the men
thought he would take her away with
him in the summer in the capacity OF
housekeeper. Toward spring he way
laid her in the hall one day and said:
Mandy, do you like the country"
Mandy reckoned she did.
Would you like to go away with
me this summer and keep house for
me?"
Mandy was sure she would.
Suppose l get just bungalow. Do
you think you could take care OF 1t
nicely by yourself?"
Mandy gasped and rolled her eyes.
"'Deed, no, massa! Reckon you all
better get somebody else; / don't
know nothin' about taking care Of any
animals !"-Harper's Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
HromweII Bible.

There was a Bible prepared at the
instance of Thomas Cromwell, earl of
Essex in 1889, known as the Great
Bible, copy of which would have
AN undoubted value. One of his fol-
lowers of Welsh descent, named Will
liams, took the name of his patron,
hnd served him as special agent in
Buppressing the monasteries. A de-
scendant of his, Oliver Cromwell, of
historical memory, was born in 1897,
and died in 1868. Our authorized
version of the Bible appeared in 1911.
There is nothing to give special value
to an edition of this version appear
ing In Cromwell's time. Ruling by
machinery is comparatively late dis
covery. and in those days and for long
after, the line dividing the two col
umns on a page was drawn by hand.
Copies of Bibles of that age are by
no means uncommon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Butchers Have Queer Names.

A butcher who had some spare time
last week made study of the telt.
phone directory for butchers whose
names are out of the ordinary or Ct
the business. Sam Frankfurter has o.
shop at PIG East Seventh street ai>d
A. Weiner is at 1443 Avenue A. joan
Now is on Third avenue and Franz
Then on Amsterdam avenue. If theY
formed a partnership, Now e TheIs
would sound familiar. Wing Sang is
in the poultry business and A. Fox
is a game dealer. Louis Rich is on
Third avenue and the John Richer is
in the Bronx. Emil Half is on Am
sterdam avenue. George Idler hustles
in a market on Webster avenue. John
Grab is taking things easy in his shop
on Second avenue. Max Warm is on
East Houston street. Max Lent of
Norfolk street never keeps it. Joseph
Hug of West Fifteenth street should
be favorite with the women. For
the finish, how about julius Goodby
of Avenue A?-Butchers' Advocate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Sound of HYMN Carried Far,

Archdeacon Madden of Liverpool,
speaking at the bishop of Hulls mis-
sion at Bridlington recently on the eff
ficacy of prayer, said he was told a
strange story by one of the officers
of the Mauretania. One night the
ship was speeding across the Atlantic
when the man on the bridge said he
heard the sound of singing on the
waters The officer was so amazed
that he stopped the engines and call
ed the captain. The singing in won-
ans voice, of the words Jesus, lover
of my soul" was heard family over
the moonlit waters, and though they
were unable to see anything from the
ship boat was lowered and the sail
ors rowed in the direction of the voice.
They found a woman with a little
child in her arms tied to a raft. She
had been singing the hymn in prayer,
feeling that there was no hope of
their being saved. The mother and
child were taken on board.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
REBUKE A MILD ONE
Millionaire Evidently Pleasant
Man to Work For.
Probably Reasoned That Because En-.
pIoye Had Lost His Temper Ii
Was Not Wise to Follow
His Example.

James r. Garland, whose widow re-
cent% surrendered a fortune to marry
the man of her choice, had big estate
at the head Csf Prudence island in Mar
ragansett bay. One day he decided to
sell his herd Of cows. Without notify
| ing his superintendent, he authorized a
countryman he CHANGED TO encounter
on the island to look them over and
make an offer. The superintendent
happened to be busy at the moment Of
the prospective purchasers approach,
and explained with some Impotence
that he could not spare the time just
then to show the COWS. The other
argued expostulated and commanded
until at last the superintendent, los
ing his temper, suggested that both
he and Mr.. Garland could go to the
devil.
whats that?" demanded the coun-
tryman, hardly believing his ears.
"You can both go to the devil re-
torted the superintendent "Now, is
that plain?"
I'm going right off and tell Mr.
Garland what you said" declared the
would-be buyer of COWS, and, true to
his word, he departed and found Mr..
Garland aboard his yacht He repeated
faithfully the remark of Mr.. Garland's
superintendent.
"He said that, did he?" exclaimed
the millionaire.
eyes, sir, them was his very words"
well, you just wait minute. I'll
write a note that l want you to take
to him Immediately"
He disappeared into the cabin, while
the countryman waited around with
an expectant smile. Presently Mr..
Garland came out with the note. "You
give him this right off-no mistake,
now" said he.
There won't be any mistake" said
the farmer, and went on his way re-
joicing. There was grin of malicious
triumph on his face as he delivered
his message.
The superintendent smiled little
also as he read it. When he had alb
sorbed it's contents he turned to the
man with the remark: We'll, I've
finished that job / was on and can
show you those cows now. Come
along"
Mr.. Garland's not read somewhat
as follows:
Dear Mr. Black-Mrs. Buffum and
the children are coming down on the
boat from Providence at 4:30, and, as
the automobile is out of commission,
wish you would see that the carriage
meets them at the dock. Sincerely,
JAMES A. GARLAND"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Married at Gretna Green.

The glories of Gretna Green were
revived recently when an Englishman,
Mr.. James Bromley Challenor and
Miss Emma Woodward, an actress
known professionally as Miss Marjorie
Aston. were married at the famous
Queens inn according to ancient for
mula The parties, on arrival from
Glasgow, were met by carriage and
pair and, accompanied by practically
the entire population Of the village,
were led before Mr.. ]. Dicason, who
performed the ceremony. They for
mally took each other for husband and
wife, and answered the questions put
to them by Mr.. Dicason. The bride
groom was doubtful whether the cere-
mony would be legal without a ring,
and Mr. Dicason obligingly offered
to use one, although he said it was
not necessary Mr.. Challenor pro-
duced the ring, and Mr.. Dicason SOL
emily placed it on the finger of the
bride.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
WHEN BUYING WRITING PAPER
Certain Times of the Year When
Suitable CoIors and Tones May Be
Acquired in Quantities.

The woman who would get the most
for her money buys her writing paper
In quantity at an annual sale.
! The reason for these sales Is that
| the manufacturers accumulate small
lots of discontinued papers. They are
not cheap qualities or seconds, merely
styles that are not novel
1t is possible to get four quires of
paper and 100 envelopes for a dollar,
and there is choice of different
weight. texture and color of the paper,
various shades of blue, gray, lavender,
cream and white, also stripes and bars
In self tones. These come in two
sizes, usually letter and note.
Marking varies according to color.
Two-colored letters are most expen-
i've; plain gold, silver or a single
metallic color costs about Is cents a
quire; a single plain color, gray, blue,
violet or brown, ten cents a quire,
and enclosing in relief without color,
about five cents a quire. These are
tandard prices almost everywhere
he year round the reduction being
on the price of paper.
In buying paper by the quantity it
As not wise to choose novelties. An
i1conspicuous color and good quality
is always good. Many women adopt
q certain tone and kind of paper and
make it individual. Thus, the girl who
loves violet will have pale violet paper
with a deeper tone or silver for the
stamping, while the transparent en-
velopes are lined with violet tissue
paper Of deeper shade than the en-
yelope.
Gray paper or very pale blue is also
permissible, but it is bad form to use
garish stationery,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Libraries on Shiphoard.

The navy department spends every
year $4,000 for Libraries for use on its
ships. Each ships" library includes
800 books, mostly technical, and
more or less expensive on that ac-
count. A crews" library is usually
made up of about five hundred books
on fiction and of such character suit
able for entertainment. About ore
third of the books are replaced each
year. The changes are made upon the
recommendation of those in charge Of
the ships, but it has developed that
this is not a satisfactory method, as
much depends upon the points of view
on literature possessed by the respon-
sible persons. So it is proposed to
standardize the libraries by making
the changes in Washington, applying
them generally to all ships. 1t is fur
Their held that this plan would work
for economy, effecting a saving OF
from ten to fifteen thousand dollars a
wear
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Shameless Jacket.

Many of the smartest little satin and
silk coats are very vague in line, left
unlined, or lined with chiffon. Straight,
shapeless, self-trimmed little garments
though they are, they are invaluable
for slipping on over dainty frocks.
A little coat Of this type may have
the neck and sleeve corners carefully
turned back to show a lining of vivid
chiffon or gaily lowered soft silk. A
coat of bright color with a scarf
girdle or sash to match is often worn
wEh q skirt or one piece frock OF
white or neutral tone, and always
looks pretty with the lingerie frock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Verbena Potpourri.

Potpourri made with lemon verbena
is preferred by many people to the
rose jar. One simple, but very effSc-
tive, method OF making it is by strip
ping the petals from the flowers and
thoroughly drying them. Then throw
them into a jar, strewing first hand
full Of salt on the bottom of the jar,
then a handful of leaves, and SO on
until all are used.
A tablespoonful of alcohol should be
thrown on once a week, and the jar
should be tightly closed, one with a
double top preferable. Let it stand
until the odor of the chosen flower
comes from it, after which leave the
outer lid off so that the odor may go
through the room.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
The Niuht of Gasoline.

"Ask me to go to the theater any
night in the week except gasoline
night and I'll co." said the man.
what night is that?" the woman
asked.
Saturday. Women get their gloves
home from the cleaners on Saturday
or else clean them themselves the
last of the week, and the gasoline
fumes haven't had time to evaporate
Half the women you meet in crowd
OF Saturday night carry a gasoline
odor about on their gloves. In hot
stuffy place, that is pretty bad. Or
Monday night gasoline still perfumes
the air, but it is getting faint and
can stand it, but not on Saturday"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Book Exercises for Voice Culture.

A student asks: Are books of vo.
calizes really useful in voice culture?
That depends on how they are used.
A student might learn all the exer-
cises of any book without benefting
his voice He would help his reading
and gain facility in phrasing, I'M
doubtedly, but unless he applied his
knowledge of the use of the voice to
them, he would not materially assist
his vocal growth. Some people think
that if they get book and sing it's
exercises, they will cultivate the voice.
1t is a mistake. No amount of such
singing will affect the result. The
voice should become well set in good
habits before any book of vocalizes
is taken up. Then the student should
apply his knowledge, and do it very
critically and carefully to each and
every phrase of the vocalizes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
ADOPTION OF PHEME
Good Resolution of Miss Celia
Bennett.
By ELLA RANDALL PEARcE.

Miss Celia Bennett looked thought
fully after the receding form of her
late caller; then a faint smile crept
over her face and she nodded her
head slowly
"P'raps you're right, Phebe Tag
gart," she reflected. "P'raps | am g
selfish old woman, living here alone
in this big, comfortable cottage, just
a-hoarding my money when | might
be doing good for some one. P'raps
its my duty to adopt somebody
don't know"
She sat down In little low rocker
and meditativeiy eyed the big gray
cat that approached her in dignified
fashion.
what d'you say, Pickwick? Are
we Substituting alone together, you
and I? You know it amt just what
Phebe Taggart says; but I've an ink
ling myself that this life is kinder
aimless-and lonesome. There!"
Miss Bennett unused a while In
silence.
ITS too big a responsibility, bring
ing up children when you don't know
how. Now, grown-up boys and girls
they'd just be running away and
getting married and leaving me in a
little while; and old folks'd be getting
sick and leaving me, too, p'raps.
l wish Oliver'd come back! Well, If
I'm to adopt somebody, there's-or,
there's Phemie-Phemie Havens!"
A soft flush mounted to her cheeks
and her mild blue eyes sparkled.
I'll adopt Phemie-she's past the
marrying age, and she's right com
panionable, Phemie is I'll go right
over and see her while the spells
on
Phemie Ravens looked up in star
tied surprise when her visitor made
known her errand.
adopt mel" she faltered. why,
Miss Bennett, I've no claim on you at
ALL Why should you think of such a
thing?"
Because l want to do something
for somebody; and you're a good girl,
Phemie. You haven't any near Of kin,
and you're working your eyes out and
your back crooked over those little
embroidered things that barely keep
your soul and body together. You'll
have good home with me and I'll
give you an allowance. OF course, my
property gees to Oliver-you under
stand that-but I've got enough and to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Her Worst Fears Were Realized.

spare. nd IL need you, Phemie
I'm awful lonesome"
Phemie's face had been settling in
to an expression of stern remuneration
but now it softened and dimpled into
a wistful smile.
Are you sure you need me-that
can be of real service to your"
Eyes, l settled on you because I've
know you so long and you've got
such an even disposition. I wonder
some good man didn't show his ap
probation long ago; but I guess
there's no beaux around now to bother
Pickwick and me, eh, Phemie?"
A slight embarrassed flush warmed
Phemies pale cheeks, but she shook
her head carelessly. Miss Bennett
never guessed what dreams had
bloomed and faded within that quiet
breast.
Now" said the elder woman, brisk
ly, "I'll drive over for you and your
belongings Saturday I've been wish
ing Oliver'd come back, but / don't
suppose he ever will. He's a rover,
just like his great-uncle Jason. Good
boy, though; writes me and sends
things from all the places he goes to.
You didn't live here in divers time,
did you? Must be nearly of an age.
Well, he's all I've got and 1 suppose
he'll marry and settle down in some
heathenish, far-away country. Now,
remember, Picnic Saturday, in
time for tea"
Saturday afternoon found Miss Eu-
phemia Ravens in a state of unusual
agitation. 1t seemed to her that she
was taking a very important step, and
she had dire misgivings; but, partly to
conceal her dubious concern and part.
ly in honor of the occasion-for it had
been some time since she had even
been invited out to tea-Phemie had
put on her best gown Of blue batiste
and decorated her gray turban with a
new pink rose. A white collar at her
throat crossed with little lace jabot
Miss Bennett had never seen her look
ing more animated and attractive.
AS the two women descended from
the carriage and walked up the gray
eled path to the cottage, Pickwick
came slowly to meet them; then, some
one arose from the low rocker and
stood on the top step leaning out be-
tween the honeysuckle vines-a broad
masculine figure with big Panama
hat swinging in one hand and a genial
smile of greeting on his bronze face.
{ Hello, Aunt Celia!" doomed out a
hearty voice. Don't you know me?"
''Why-ee, it's Oliver! Oh, Picnic
ats my nephew. This Is Miss Ravens
Oliver. She-Ive-"
I've come to stay awhile with Miss
Bennett" interposed Picnic, quietly
her cheeks deep-fushed and her eyes
downoast.
And rye come 70 stay for good"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Bridue Maxims.

A good partner is rather to be chose
en- than great hands.
Jack of all suits is master of none.
A fool and his aces are soon parted.
It's a long suit that has no return
ing.
Take care of the trumps and the
tricks will take care of themselves.
A little 1O-ace is dangerous thing.
Bridge table conversations corrupt
good manners.
A woman is known by the trumps
she keeps.
All honor is not without profit, save
in the dummy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
garish stationery.

Brown wolfe over blue silk was the
material used for the dress shown in
the sketch. This stylish but easily
made frock mas plain blouse, sleeves
and bodice in one and high waist line
With short gathered peplum. The
sole trimming of the bodice is finely
plated frills Of cream shadow lace
which turn back from elbows and
neck. The sketch above shows sim
pie arrangement of pannier, which
of the wolfe draped over the voile-
covered underskirt. Three wide ruff
fies of the wolfe finishing the skirt add
another touch of quaintness to this
pretty frock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
gate to Heaven" Was Closed.

John E. Henshaw, the comedian, in
speaking Of an experience abroad.
says: 1.-THE limit of all density ever
saw was in London in a place where
you would least expect to find levity.
Hewn into the stone clear across the
main entrance of church were the
words Gate to Heaven That was all
right. No fault to find. But the trou-
BILE came in that the church was I'M
dergoing repairs. and directly under
the promising inscription they had
fastened a sign which said: CLOSED for
one week. Enter other door,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Couture Modes.

F'ringes both straight and curlGd
still persist, but only few strands
of hair are cut upon the forehead.
Puffs and curls are arranged from
back to front instead of following the
line of the brow, and the dressing Is
done very softly and with strong
bias In favor of the side parting.
There are no longer any coils show
ing on the top of the head, but tbs
back is covered with puffs so soft and
fiat that they look like waves.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24

boxes or Douds
Kidney Pills the swelling disappear
ed and he felt himself again. He says
he has been benefited and blessed by
the use of Dodds Kidney Pills. Sew
eral months later he wrote: have
not changed my faith in your remedy
since the above statement was author
lied. Correspond with Rev. e. Hes
lop about this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or podds Medicine Co..
Buffalo, ~ Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent free.
ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Dress Notes.

Ribbons with the picot edge ara
new, and it is usually very much cas-.
Ter to twist a crush belt out of them
than to make one out of a piece ma
terial
Then gold and silver tissue stock.
ings worn with strapped shoes rich.
ly jeweled at the toe and along the
strap are a feature of the evening
dress outfit. Bright colors, principally
emerald, cerise, blue and a rich tone
of rose. are much In evidence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Hated to Encourage 1t.

Can you direct me to the nearest
hotel?" asked the stranger.
z"Yes," replied the old inhabitant, 81
can, but I hate to do it."
why SOP
Its one of those new-fangled places
where you've got to take bath alona
with your room, even if you only ex
pect to stay three or four days"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
The Real Thinu.

"Do these emotional actresses ever
shed real tears?" asked Mrs. Crouch,
between acts.
Sure" replied Mr.. Crouch. Every
now and then they hit bum town
and get a peek at the box office re-
ceipts."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
Woman Police Officer.

Miss Mary Steele Harvey is the first
woman to be appointed a police officer
In Baltimore The last legislature Gre
ated five police matrons with full po-
lice powers. Miss Harvey is the first
of the five to be appointed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
AcduieSced.

Charlie-The doctor says l have a
tobacco heart.
Madge--I knew it all along, dear.
You always cared more for your old
pipe than you did for me.-Judge.
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ing, was dizzy
and exhausted at
the least exer-
ton. Hands and
feet were cold
and he had such
a dragging sensa-
ton across the
loins that 1t was
difficult to move.
After using 5
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
New China Currency.

The new Chinese dollars of the
Chinese republic are objects of much
curiosity among the natives. They
carry English en- the diverse side and
Chinese on the reverse, with the pic
ture of DR.. Sun Vat Sen, founder of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24
F;noer Mark Identification.

German banks have begun to intro
duce the finger print as mark o.
Identification on checks. The methot
Is already In use In the United s;tates
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24

The Rev. Edmund Heslop Of Wig
ton, Pa, suffered from Dropsy for a
year. His limbs and feet were swol-
len and pulled. He had heart fiutter-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24

One proof that woman is jealous
Is to hear her say she isn't.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-24

YOU CAN CURE CATARRH
By using Coles Carbolsalve. 1t is most
effective remedy. All druggists rs and soc. Adv.