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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
PECULIARlTiES OF ANIMALS

Tortofses and turtles have no teeth
Roth mandibles of the parrots Deak
are movables, but most birds are able
to cacye only one.
The horse has no eyebrows. The
appearance of much white in the eye
of u horse indicates a vicious nature
The stork is partial to kittens as
al article OK food, and the cats re-
ciprocate by a love for young storks.
The frog, owing to its pecuiiar
structure, cannot breathe with the
mouth open, and if it were forclbiy
kept open the animal would die OF
suffocation.
Whalebone is found in the mouth OF
the whalebone whale, where it forms
the substitute for the teeth, of whlch
otherwise the animal is destitute.
Pigs are poor swimmers, their fore
legs being set closely under them
and when they fall into the water
they sometimes cut their threats
with the sharp points of their cloven
feet.
The eyes of hares are never closed.
as they are unprovided with eyelids.
Instead thereof they have thin mem
brane which covers the eye when
asleep, and probably also when at
rest.
The deer is furnished with supple
mentary breathing places in addition
to the nostrils, and this would appear
to be an extraordinary provision OF
nature giving the beast of the chase
freer respiration.
Fishes swallow their food hastily
and without masticatiop, because they
are obliged INCREASINGLY to- open and
close the Jaws for the purpose OF
respiration and cannot long retain
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Not Needed.

While a travelling man was waiting
for an opportunity to show his SAM
pies to a merchant in little back
woods town in Missouri, a customer
came in and bought couple of night
shirts. Afterwards long, lank lum-
herman, with his trousers stuffed in
his boots, said to the merchant:
What. was them ere that Teller
bot?
Might shirts. Can sell you one or
two?"
"Naup, l reckon not" said the Mis-
sourian: 81 don't set around much o
nights. "-Lippincott's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Similarly Minded,

The village tailor only received oc-
casional orders from the vicar for
such articles as hats, collars, or hand
kerchiefs. you see," remarked the
vicar oae day, having called with his
usual order, when l want suit l go
to London They make them there"
Calling again p few days later, the
vicar remarked that he had not seen
the tailor at church lately.
mo, replied the tailor, when
want to hear good sermon l go to
London; they preach them there"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

we'll and hearty and weigh about
200 pounds. I feel very grateful that
1 found Dodds Kidney Pills and you
may publish this letter if you wish.
am serving my third term as Probate
Judge of Gray Co. Yours truly,
PHILIP MILLER, Cimarron, Kan.
Correspond with Judge Miller about
this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music OF National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 9 sent free.
Adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Heightened BY LIGHTNING

George ID. Pittman, rancher, who
was struck by lightning near Wilcox
Ariz., measured five feet eight iaches
in height before death and six feet
afterward. His vertebrae were un.
coupled by the shock. Pittman's hair
was singed at the back of the neck.
where the bolt entered. His neck
was broken and shoulders crushed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
French Raincoats.

The French raincoat is an excellent
one to wear with fine gowns. 1t Is
made of rubberized crepe de chine and
peau de sole. These coats are excel
lent protectors, and yet are so light
in weight that they will not leave theA
imprint on a beautiful gown.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

thanks for what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for me.
I had taken other medicines but did not
find relief. miss CORA E. FosNAUGH,
Stoutsville, Ohio, r. I'D, No. l.
Hundreds of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for their daugh-
ters have been received by the Lydia e.
Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
His Mistake.

After the services were over, one
of the congregation turned to his wife
and said:
con my way to church picked up
a button and put it in my change
pocket, where l had quarter"
Gracious, my dear!" anticipated
his wife, very much Mortified. "And
you dropped it into the collection bas-
ket by mistaken"
mo, confound it," replied her hus-
band. 81 put in the quarter. Judge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

food in the mouth when quite shut.
The hump on the back of the
dromedary is an accumulation of
peculiar species of fat, which is
store of nourishment beneficently pro-
vided against the day of fasting.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

ular. A friend adj
vised me to tax q
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v e g stable Com
pound, and before /
had taken the whole
of two bottles l
found relief. / am
only sixteen years
old, but | have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
T oaunnt ovrlrpcs ylnyy
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
KILL THEIR MULE FOR DEER

Two young business men, John
Nichols and Gabriel Murphy, stalked
the brown mule they drove on q
hunting trip in the Greenhorn country,
Colorado, for three hours, then shot it
for a. deer and were compelled to
tramp thirty-five miles into Walsen.
burg
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
BOY ANGLER HOOKS WATCH

While fishing in the Truckee river,
near Reno, New, Neil West, aged
twelve, saw something shining in the
river bed and by deft use Of his hook
brought up 17-jeweled heavy silver
watch
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

my breath was
short and I had
chills and back
ache. I took the
pills about a year
ago and have had
no return of the
palpitatiOns. Am
how 60 years old,
able to do lots OF
manual labor am
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
OscuIatory Nerve.

The Maid-Billy Brown says have
the prettiest mouth in the world
The Man-Did ne? I'd put mine up
against it any day-English Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
The Other Fellow.

Miss Oldmaid purchasing music)-.
Have you Kissed Me in the Moon
light?"
Mr. -Why-er-no. 1t
must have been the other clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

sci ornaments at the sides drag the
cap down over the ears. The hair ia
softly waved and drawn fluffy beyond
the edge of the cap.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces lnfamma-
ton allays pain cures wind collie 25c bottle. ADV
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Sympathet

Sympathetic Affection.
Don't you think Jack ought to feed
that cold: He is little hoarse."
He is--with hay fever"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
40 years ago They regulate and invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated
tiny granules. ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Reverse Proceeding,

did you find Mabel in, after all,
when you called?"
Yes; that's how l found her out"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
JUDGE CURED, HEART TROUBLE.

took about boxes OF Dodds Kid
ney Pills for Heart Trouble from
which I had suffered for years. I
had dizzy SMELLS. my eyes puffed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Parched..

'fle says she made his life Sa-
hara."
Maybe that's why he has such a
terrible thirst"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
His Authority.

Il thought you told nae that man
was a golden-mouthed speaker"
well, l had it from his dentist"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
. TON!I!iTl'I "
X - TRADE MARX
TtSSSTIREQ BLOOD

heart is not receiving sufficient nour
ishment. We can secure the best re.
suits. meeting the demand for tonitize6
blood, by a treatment of Tonitives.
taken regularly until the symptoms
described have entirely disappeared.
75c. per box of dealers or by mall
The Tcnitjyes Co.. Buffalo. N. =. 7
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
TIRED BLOOD
WEAKEKS TIE HEART

Copyright 1912 by the Tonitives Co
Heart Weakness is caused by Tired
Blood which lacks the necessary pow
er and energy to produce proper mus
cular heart action, causing Palpita-
ton, Shortness of Breath, Poor Circu.
lation, Irregular Beats, Cold Hands
and Feet, Painting, Dizzy Spells, etc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

YOU CAN CURE CATARRH
BY using Coles Carbolisalve. 1t is a most
effective remedy. All druggists. . and SOC. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

These symptoms
of Heart Weak
ness give warm
ing that tho
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
lnnnortans 70 Mofnar

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the ~ <<-..1
Signature of %NZZIz@
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
NAME BEYERIDGE FOR TICKET

Continued from First Pase1
senate OF the United States. and most
certainly favor their election BY direct
vote.
am not only in favor Of enforcing the
sherman Antitrust law, but all other
laws Of this country. and II we see wrong
where there In no law TO govern. II elected
I shall feel II . duty 10 Introduce and
work for the passage OF bills to govern
Rslstiys 10 the tariff, this should be
taken out of the political arena by secur-
ing q report from the tariff commission,
schedule by schedule. with reference TO
the difference In the cost OF production a.
between this and other countries, and
lection to American labor and to the
farmer. allowing reasonable profit 10
American manufacturers.
The legal profession Is well represented
In congress. and. In fairness. | believe q
few iaymen should be introduced into
this body.
/ am IN accord with the views as ex-
pressed By Governor Aidrich In his speech
before the governors conference In the
unwarranted assumption Of minor fed
eral courts nulllfying state laws and state
government.
Governor Aldrieh said; Congress Gre
ated these minor federal courts and gave
congress can and ought 10 take away this
Jurisdiction insofar as these courts have
the right TO nullify state laws and state
government. Let the validity Of state
laws be raised upon In the first instance
by state supreme court, and let an APP
peal lie directly from the state supreme
court TO the United States supreme court.
These forty-elght sovereign states alone
have the right and the authority TO make
laws governing their own peculiar sltua-
ton. In the realm for which these states
were created they are sovereign and abb
solute"
There are so many questions arising
and which will arise, that II would be
Impossible for a candidate to express him
self on all questions. The main question
Is. Is man honest. fair and conscien-
tious. and with good Judgment. These
are necessary qualities. One can only
know By taking with the people who have
coma m contact with him In his public
and private llfe. II he lacks these quail
ties he should net receive support; II hs
has these qualities. REGARDLESS OF plat
form and promises, he will represent you
and. after all. Is not man his own plat
formr
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28

been formed. with the following tenn
porsry officers:
President. T. S. Allen. Lincoln. vice
president. Robert Graham. Alliance; sec
Rotary, II. 4. Meier. Lincoln; treasurer,
Samuel Patterson. Arapahoe.
There is an executive committee Of
seven members. as follows:
W. II. KeIligar, Auburn: George j.
Spohn, Superior: c. ]. Coffey. Spencer
ID. ReeS, Norfolk: Otto Kotouc, Hum
boldt: l. II. Hatfield, Lincoln. Ross @.
Moore. Broken Bow.
There is an advisory committee con-
sisting Of the following:
a. p. Fitsimmons. Tecumseh: @. L.
Shumway, Scott's Bluff: Herbert S. Dam
lei, Omaha: ]. w. woodrough. Omaha:
+. W. Brown Lincoln: Silas A. Heleomb.
Broken Bow: Frank Dolezal, wahoo. c.
c. Carrig, Kearney; n. w. Davis. Ord
J. F.. Gereke, Seward; ]. NJ. MeVicker.
North Bend; II. H. Hanks, Nebraska
City; T. A. Willmore. Hebron: J. ".
Norton. Polk: j. Il. Coffman. Adams
Samuel Patterson. Arapahoe: II. A. Ed
wards Grand Island. Barney Hofer, Nc
Cook; Thomas Rawlings. Wakefield:
Ward Neweomb. Clay Center: ]. s. Tate.
Pender; w. c. Lambeth. Syracuse: Max
Uhllg, Holdrege: Robert Graham, AIN
ance; r, w. Story, Pawnee City; w. II.
TAYLOR Exeter.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
KIMMEL WITNESSES TESTIFY
EYES HAVE CHANGED COLOR

ST. LOUIS. Feb. %.-restimony Of five
persons. four OF whom appeared In per
son. that their eyes have changed color
since they reached maturity. was intro
duced by the insurance company, which
Is the defendant In the kimmsi mystery
case, at this afternoons hearing Of the
famous Identity contest In the United
States district court
The purpose Of the testimony was to
show that George A. Kimmel's eyes,
which were deep brown. In color. might
have changed TO light blue, the color
OF the Kimmel claimants eyes. The DIFF
ference in the color OF his eyes has been
one OF the strongest points raised against
the claimant. Experts have testified that
eyes do not change color after a person
reaches maturity. e4 -.
3 Harry L. Fox OF Niles. Mich. whose
wife Is Kimmel's cousin. testified that
the claimant In. the Auburn prison In
1910 remembered the entire cast OF char
actsrs In an amateur theatrical perform
ance given in Niles. nearly fifteen years
before.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
CROKER DIVORCE SUIT COMES
TO TRIAL IN NEW YORK COURT

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-The divorce suit
OF Ethel Croker Breen. daughter Of Rich
ard Croker. against John J. Breen. a
former groom. came up for trial today.
Miss Croker and Breen were married by
a justice In Hoboken on April .. 1910.
Breen's suit for 10000 damages for
alienation Of his wife's affections against
Richard Croker and his two sons Is still
pending.
While three instances Of misconduct
with two other women are alleged In the
complaint Of Mrs. Breen. the chief
correspondent named Is Maude Diehl. a
telephone operator OF Toronto.
A detective told OF Breen having been
with Miss Diehi In Toronto hotel. Miss
Diehi took the stand and admitted the
detectives testimony concerning her nav
Ing dlned with Breen and gone 10 his
room. she said there was no improperly.
Miss Helen Lockrie. wife Of another de-
tective. testified that Breen had said to
her:
"It's pretty bad. I expected to get a
bunch Of money from those people (mean-
Ing the crokers). but ! guess IT'S all off
now"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
Conferences Fail to
Settle Coal Strike

LONDON. Feb. si.-No settlement Of
the coal dispute was reached At the yafi-
GUS conferences In which Premier Asquith
and members OF his cabinet and REPRE-
s~ntatIvss Of the mine owners and miners
participated today. .a
The official statement OF the proceed
inxs Issued tonight. which some predicted
would report that an agreement had been
reached. merely records the fact that
various conferences occurred, but tells
nothing Of what was done or said at
any Of them. II concludes with tbs an
nouncement that the conferences win ha
scsumed tomorrow. from which al that
can be dedueed il that the government
y stiIl striving TO avert q stoppage Of
she gigantic Industry on which the coun-
tfy's commercial supremacy Is based.
Between aaooe and 5000 miners /. In
teshvshlrp and NottInxhamshirs ceased
work today In accordance with notices
, !. QUAD fisen. and u 10 now evident
hat a. The time limit provided the notices
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
Five Women Pickets
Are Arrested at
Lawrence, Mass,

LAWRENCE. Mass. Feb. G.-Five
women piekets. said to have used per
sussion which approached violence in ef-
forts TO keep employees from going TO
work in the textile mills. and one man.
accused of throwing pepper in a police
mans eyes. were arrested today.
The plan to export children TO Phila-
delphia has been abandoned. II is un-
derstood. and aside from the children
who are to be sent with committee OF
strikers to Washington tomorrow. there
may be no little ones sent away from
their homes in groups.
The washington-bou children. who
will be drawn from each nationality rep
resented in the ranks Of the strikers, will
not be accompanied by their parents.
City Marshal Sullivan intimated today
that he may prevent the children going
unless the court decides that he Is act
ing contrary TO law in preventing their
leaving the city.
Indications today were that the mills
had made further gains In the number OF
operatives at work. 1t is estimated that
there are now q total Of 1900 operatives
at work. with l2.uo still on strike.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
Dividend Passed by
Republic Iron Firm

NEW YORK. Feb. $-rhe Republic
Iron and Steel company, which last spring
precipitated an open market In the
steel industry by aggressiveiy cutting
prices. will pass its next quarterly divi-
dend Of IN per cent on It's preferred sock'
according to announcement made after
the close Of the stock market today by
John A. Topping, chairman OF its order.
Chairman Topping issued the following
statement:
1T was decided TO defer payment OF
the quarterly dividend, as present and
prospective earnings we're not sufficient
to warrant full payment. II was the
Judgment OF the executive committee that
under existing conditions. the tariff I'M
certalnties and political agitation IL was
to the interest Of the stockholders to con-
serve the company's assets.
THE company Is operating At approu-
mately % par cent OF capacity, which. II
current prices are maintained, will insure
q profit. Net quick assets are approx
mateIy y2soo.ooo. which places the COM
pany in a strong position and will enable
It to carry through such improvements a.
are necessary. and when normal condi-
lions OF business return the earning
powers OF the property win be sufficient
to discharge It's dividend obligations"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
This Homs-JNad Cough
Jyrsp u,iit Jarpriss You
stsps Eysa wAssslnE csssh
ouiekir. 4 Family sspply
~ Snail css1

/ Here IL . home. made remedy that
akes hold Of 4 cough instantly, and will
psuAIly cure the most stubborn cas- In
- hours. This secipe makes . pint
enough for whole family. You couldn't
NY = nasA Or !. = = s00d rsady'nsds
Nix ons pint Of grsnulsted sugar, with
u pint Oh warm water, and stir .
6inutss. Put ~ ounces of Pinex l1fty
opati WORTH IN . pint bottle, and add
fhs 6aEr Syrup This ksepr perfectly
and has . pleasant tasts-children hks
IL Braces up The appetite and IL Hiightiy
LAXATIVE, which heips end . cough.
You probably know the medical value
a pine in treating asthma, bronchitis
end other threat troubles, sore lungs,
20. There ID nothing better. Pinex y
Tie nost vniuahle eonoentrated compound
a Norway white pine sxtrsct. rich In
Guaiacol and I'll The natural healing Pima
Aenents. Cfh>r preparations viii not
work In this formula
he prompt results from this inexp<n-
slys remedy have made friends for Il In
fhorsznds Of homes In the United States
nrd Canada, which explains why The
r1sn h.s ben Initiated often, but nsvsr
successfully.
"A guaranty Of absolute satisfaetion, or
money promptly refunded, eoes with this
rrcipe. Your druggist has Pinex, or viii
TT Il for YOU. II not, send 70 Tia
finex Co, n Wayne, Ina.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
Secretary Knox
Reaches Colon

COLON. Feb. 27.-The United States
cruiser Washington. with Philander c.
Knox, secretary OF state. and party on
board, anchored In the harbor here today.
SAN JUAN DEL SUR Nicaragua. Feb.
H.-Ths day Of the arrival Of Secretary
Of State Knox In Nicaragua is to be de-
clared a public holiday throughout the
country. Mr.. Knox Is to be accorded
presidential honors and will be presented
by the government with Q medal espe-
clally cast In commemoraton Of the
event
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
SOUTH DAKOTA MAN
DIES At FREEP0RT, Ill

SPENCER. s. D., Feb. T.-tspeciaD-A
telegram has been received here from
officials OF rreeport. Ill, announcing that
the body Of JOHN Meils had been found In
n street there. The cause Of his death
was not stated. Mr.. Meiis left here a
few days ago for q visit to his former
home, in q small town near Freeport.
He had Intended removing to his former
hcme and his wife was expecting his
return when news of his death came
Mrs. Mells and her children will return
10 Illinois to live.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28

expires the men viii lay down their tools
and await the action OF the miners fed
Grafton.
Tho position OF the miners representa-
tives IL much simpler than that OF the
owners representatives The former are
authorized by the Miners National fed
GRAFTON practically to present the ulti-
maium: "A national minimum wage or
a national strike"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
MAN WHO HURRAHED FOR
ROOSEVELT BADLY BEATEN

GREENvII.LE. Pa. Feb. T.-John sta
wish, a foreigner employed in the steel
mills here. Is In . hospital with sew
cred ear and seIjous cuts about the body
that may result fatally. the result OF q
fight with fellow ccuntrymen. stavish
"hurrahed, for Roosevelt last night
over Roosevet's announced inten-
ton to stand for nomination and ex-
claimed: HE viii win in q walk on cleo
ton day" Taft adherents among his fell
low countrymen took offense and used
knlves freely. They are under arrest.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
Creighton Pharmacy
Class to be Given
Diplomas Thursday

The Creighton College Of Pharmacy
class OF 1sis win hold its graduating ex-
ercises at the Creighton university audi
torium Thursday evening. The class Is
the largest IN the history Of the school,
numbering forty-five. The principal
speaker of the evening viii be John
Bennewfth. C. r. sherman. Frank Ross
OF Fremont. Neb.. and Paul L. Martin.
dean of the Creighton Law school, viii
also speak. Frank Norris OF Omaha Is
president Of the class.
The diplomas will be presented by Rev
Father Magevney, president Of Creighton
university. The members Of this class
have Just completed fourteen-month
course and the class as whole passed
the recent state board examination with
an average OF 100 per cent
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
Morgan Charged
With Organizing
Soft Coal Combine

COLUMBUS. o.. Feb. z.-The banking
firm Of J. p. Morgan & Co. evolved the
plan by which the Hooking Valley rail-
road is alleged to have gained control Of
the other defendant railroad and coal
companies and perpetuated bltuminous
coal monopoly. IT was charged by Special
Counsel Harrison In his opening address
in the governments antitrust suit against
six railroads and three coal companies
here today.
A package Of dispositions testifying ia
the competition that existed between the
railroad and coal companies before the
merger was introduced by the govern
ment at once as the prima facie case %
the federal authorities
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-28
SULZER TESTlFlES IN
G0MPERS CONTEMPT CASE

WASHINGTON. Feb, T.-Representa-
tive sulxer Of New York testified today In
the contempt case involving President
Samuel Gompers, Vice President Mitchell
and Secretary Frank Morrison Of the
American Federation Of Labor. He told
Justice Wright that none of the labor
leaders in any way had instigated or
suggested the use Of tho Gompers editorial
In speech which he tMr. sulser) had
made in the house in March, iss.
II was announced today that the re-
spondents' testimony was closed. The
contempt proceedings will be heard by a
full bench March II.