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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
Celestial Ingenuity.

"Dr. WI Ting Fang" said a diplo-
mat, used to ten me many illuminat-
ing anecdotes about the Chinese char
acter. | remember one about ingenu-
ity.
"A Chinaman. the anecdote ran,
found his wife lying dead In a field one
morning. A tiger had killed her. The
Chinaman went home. procured some
arsenic and, returning to the field,
sprinkled II over the corpse. The next
day the tigers dead body lay beside
the woman's. The Chinaman sold the
tigers skin TO a mandarin and its body
10 Il physician to make fear cure pow
ders. and with the proceeds he was
able to buy a younger wife."-Was
ingtOn Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
Don't MutiIate Your Coins.

1t Is a crime TO mutilate or deface
gold or silver coins. and II you were
to ask a jeweler even to punch a hole
In a 81 gold piece so that you could
carry 1t on your watch chain you prob
ably would be told TO 90 about your
business. Yet strangely enough II you
were to mutilate a gold piece until 1t
had lost all resemblance TO a coin you
probably would not be punished. What
the government aims at is TO prevent
the impairment of the value Of Its gold
and silver tokens by plugging. drilling,
sweating and other processes. 1t is
unlawful to cut even a monogram on
either a gold or silver coin.-New York
Mail.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
A Poets custard Bath.

A custom which has now disappear
ed used to afford much amusement to
the guests at the banquet on lord may
or's day. In the household OF the lord
mayor there existed the Offices OF
jester and city laureate. On the day
OF the feast a huge quaking custard
was made in a dish as large as a bath
ing machine. 1t was the duty Of the
laureate. clad in official garb. to spring
from his chair into the depths OF the
custard. splashing the contents over
the table and the nearest guests. In
return for this feat the laureate was
allowed to eat as much Of the custard
as he wished. which was probably very
little. London Taller.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21

On motion the Board adjourned to
meet Wednesday, March 9th at 3
O'Clock =. M Wednesday March 9th at
8 O'Clock a. m. the Board met as per
adjournn ent, all members present. On
motion the following bills were al.
lowed:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
Chicken proppina. and Hoa,.


Pigs are very fond Of chicken drop
pings. and that is the reason they ROO
owe the chicken coops when they get
to them, writes o. X. Abraham In
Farm and Fireside.
I have never noticed that the chick
en- droppings did the pigs any harm
and do not believe they do yet. for. as
a rule. there are enough pigs In a gang
so that zone get enough to hurt them
had a sow and pigs that were doing
fine, but the sow's appetite seemed TO
leave her, and she would neither eat
nor drink to do any good, though ]
did my best to make up slop TO her
appetite. | hardly knew what TO do,
for ! knew IT was going to become a
serious problem. So I e~ndeavored 10
find the cause Of her loss of appetite.
One morning | called her from her
bed to slop her, and she came direct
to the trough. but after taking a few
swallows of the best slop | could
make up she walked directly to the
tool shed. and Of curse a tool shed is
a favorite haunt Of chickens.
After seeing her gobble up the drop
pings made the night previous ! con
cluded | had the problem solved. Fas
tening up the shed hog proof, was
satisfied that I would get results, and,
sure enough. ] did. In about twenty
four hours she "came to her feed and
never missed a meal from that time
ON.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
A Hairs Breadth.

Measurement by less than a hairs
breadth now has a definite meaning in
machine shops. In all of the large
shops there are instruments that will
measure the thickness Of a cigarette
paper, much thinner than a hair. An
inch can be divided into 10000 parts,
and seventeen Of these parts will make
a hairs breadth" Some Of the most
delicate measurements are made at
the government gun factory at Wash
ington. where many of the great guns
for the army and navy are manufac
tured.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
Color of Jerseys.

The American Jersey Cattle clnb
makes no distinction between solid col
or Jersey cattle and those of broken
color-that is. those showing more or
less white. It is true. however, that a
good many people prefer the cattle of
solid color, but more or less white
does not indicate that the animal is not
pure bred. and any who would re.
ject q Jersey simply on account OF bro
ken color would exhibit very poor
judgment indeed
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21

over from farmers whose cows aver
aged 40 pounds OF butter per COW per
year to an average for the whole coun
ty Of go pounds per COW.
But the minds Of these farmers were
stirred by dairy reading and thinking
before the change vas made. A hun
dred pounds more Of butter a year per
COW make a big difference In the for
tune Of the farmer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
Curiosity.

Professor" said Mrs. Noozey to the
cranky old professor OF archaeology,
"what do you consider the most curl
Gus thing you yer sawT'
Woman unquestionably," he re-
plied.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
Special Session

Webster, s. D.. March Is, 1912.
The Board of County Commissioners
of Day County S. d., met in special
session at their office in the court
house in the city of Webster, S. d.,
on Friday, March Is, 1912 at 10 o.
clock A. NJ, the following members
being present: Chairman Hallstrom,
Commissioners Lewno, Wheeler. Raft
elson and Bistodeau.
A petition from freeholders of the
county to have the county furnish seed
grain to those needing it for the season
of 1912 was presented to the Board.
The Board consulted the banks and
found that those needing seed grain
and worthy of credit could obtain
help from the banks, and the Board
fur ther found that the petition did
not contain a sufficient number of
freeholders as signers. for which reas-
on the petition was rejected.
The following bills were on motion
allowed:
F. s Lewno, Com. service and
mileage IS. SO
c E Wheeler, Com. service and
mileage 4 so
H g Rsffelson, Com. service
and mileage 6 80
o l. Bistodeau, Com. service
and mileage Z 90
8 Il Hallstrom, Com. service
and mileage 8 90
There being no further business be
fore the meeting the Board adjourned.
Chris Grue. County Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
propsr Esedina Es.sntiaL.

Feeding all Of the cows In the same
way Is treating them unfairly and
cheating yourself. Remember that
each cow has an appetite Of her
and that each one varies In capacity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21
II VETERINARY.

!. Cattle that are discharging mu-
. Gus from the nostrils may be re-
. lieved by being forced TO breathe
2 the steam from hot water con
. tanning pine tar.
3 DO not force a sick animal TO
5 get up when it is lying down. Ii
z will rise of its own volition as
. soon as il is able. and TO force a
; beast TO the effort is cruelty.
!: To avoid scratches keep the
7 legs Of the horse free from mud
. and the stalls clean and dry.
z To cure ours in little pigs
. break four fresh eggs into a
Z quart of fresh milk and give ii
) to a litter. says the American
Z Swineherd. The first dose will
3 check the trouble, and after the
. third they will grow as If
3 attacked. Give twelve hours
3 apart.
3 If a horse Is inclined to stand
s V on his knees, lower the heels
z and the knees will be brought
. back in place. If the heels are
? raised. the more out of plumb the
5 knees will be thrown.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-03-21

III W Wayland, expense account,
repruar) ........... ......... 40 "a
The B ard ordered the above expense
bill. item ized, as follows:
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

go home for my dinner ! will take a
peek into your pantry and see what
you have for Billy Pigs dinner. lie Is
not here, and ] may as well eat It,"
And up jumped Billy Goat and ran
into the pantry before Billy Pig could
reply.
All the time Billy Goat was eating he
was telling Madam Pig what a good
cook she was, and. OF course. Billy
Pig could not get up without betray-
ing himself.
Billy Goat atc all he wanted, which
was all OF Billy Pigs dinner. then he
filled his pockets with cookies and
drank some OF the milk in the pan,
which Billy Pigs mother had told him
not to touch.
THANK you for my dinner. Madam
Pig" said Billy Goat. as he went out.
"and II | meet Billy Pig / will tell him
what l think of him. He should be
ashamed not to come home TO sucn a
nice dinner as you had for him.
When Billy Goat was out OF sight
Billy Pig took off his mothers clothes
and ran into the pantry. All his dinner
was gone. and he knew he would be
punished for the milk Billy Goat had
drunk.
He was so hungry that he had to eat
some cookies and drink more OF the
| milk, so that there was not enough 10
make the soup his mother had planned
| to have for supper.
When his mother returned he had not
| finished the work she told him to do,
and when she found the milk was gone
and her knitting work spoiled sho was
VERY angry.
Go out in the yard and cut me a
SWITCH" she told Billy Pig.
| Billy Pig began to cry and told his
mother all about Billy Goat, II shall
wf1ip you Just the same" said his moth
Ter, you should have done your work
as told you instead OF sitting down by
the window first You would not have
gotten into any trouble II you had put
off your work"
Tomorrow's story, Mary Frances
ha
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Famous Berlin Specialist
Praises Consumption Remedy
DR.. Hugo Tausig Has q Good Word
for Preparation Lately Brought
to America.

Less than two years ago a Swiss prepara
tion. called Srolin. was first brought to
America. This preparation had become quite
eases OF tho lungs.
DR. Hugo Tausig OF Berlin speaks OF !.
as follows: II have found that Sirolin. even
in the absence OF the dietetic- hygienic meth
Cd OF treatment which Is so important nov e
adays, produced such beneficial results that
am sure Siroln must rank as the lead
ing remedial agent in Tuberculosis OF the
lungs and In the treatment Of minor bron-
chial affections"
This faith In Sirolin has been borne out
since by its wonderful success In this country
and sufferers from diseases OF the lungs
have found great relief by it's use.
Information about Sirolin can be secured
broadway, New York city. James oponneil,
s04 st. n. w. 3Ol Pennsylvania ave s. r
RIker- Hegeman, 1906 F ST. N. w: and ali
leading druggists are distributing Sirolin
with considerable success
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
No Dull Moment in All Three
Acts of American
lied Play.
SOPHIE BARNARD
CAPABLE ACTRESS
She and Dolly Castles Sustain
Leading Woman Roles in
Good Style.

learned that the baron is a confirmed
woman hater.
Mrs. Wilton buys the other half OF
the castle and proceeds to win back the
barons affection, using Tily AS n
means OF interesting the baron In the
hated sex. The plot unfolds itself
readily and In the end the baron finds
himself returning to his old love.
Principals Both Act
And Sing Well.
The principals are well cast, Sophye
Barnard, In the role of Mrs. Wilton,
giving all that could be asked for In
singing and acting Her voice Is well
placed and capably takes care OF the
exacting numbers. Walter Lawrence
as the Baron. gives "a delightful. manly
performance. His voice In pleasing and
his acting Is all that could be asked for
To Dolly Castles, In the role of Tillie
are given the lighter songs and dances
and she captivates from the start with
her sprightly dancing and engaging
manner. Joseph Santley. as ths
nephew, dances and sings through the
three acts with Miss Castle and makei
hit with his personality and graceful
manner.
The comedy, handled by Lou Anger
IS Spitzka and Leslie Kenyon as Lore
Eversbce, is well drawn. Leslie Ken
yon's impersonation OF the English lore
lifts the usual stage impersonation o
the EnBlishman faf above the ordinaI!
run and places his ability on "a higl
plane .
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Wife of Diplomat
Is Seriously Ill

News has been received in this city
OF the serious Illness of Mrs. John W.
Garrett. wife OF the United states min
lister to Argentina. In Buenos Aires.
Mrs. Garrett was Miss Alice Warder.
daughter OF Mrs. B. II. Wardcr, 1915 X
street northwest, and is "A sister OF Mrs.
Ward Thoron. OF this city. and OF Mrs.
Ralph Ellis. Of New York.
She was belle In the Capita pre-
vious to her marriage to Mr.. Garrett.
in 1905 since when she has not been
conspicuous in Washington society.
Among the closest OF her washington
friends Is Mrs Nicholas Longworth.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Melodies Are Kind Which
Sends Audience Home
Whistling.
PLOT is GOOD AND
SONGS ARE BETTER
Snow Is Lifted From Rut Of Com.
monplace by Lines and
Lyrics.

MIrthfuI. tuneful. cleverly and capably
acted, with a well-drawn nicely worked
out plot: yes. oil Of this, Is A. IL.
Woods presentation OF THE Woman
Haters' club" an Americanixed musical
comedy adapted from the German Of
"Die Frauenfressen,' by George v. Ho-
bart, which last night completely cap
tivated a capacity audience at the Ma
tional and sent one away humming or
whistling the pretty music.
1.-The Woman Haters' Club is by Leo
Stein and Karl Lindau and the music
by Edmund Eysler. Tho combination
has produced all that could be asked In
music and comedy, for the performance
at the theatcr last night was far and
| away above the usual run of musical
| comedy with which we have been beset
these many years.
1t is not a far cry from "Our Wives"
| which two weeks ago was seen at the
National, and while THE Woman
| Haters' Club" Is somewhat on the same
general idea, the plot and music lift the
piece out OF the rut OF the common
place. There Is not a song that Is not
| pretty. and not an inane or inconse-
quential line is to be heard. Altogether.
the whole entertainment is distinctly
amusing and we'll worth while.
Not One Dull Moment
In All Three Acts.
During the entire three acts there Is
not a dragging moment. and the piece
moves along smoothly and evenly, the
! plot is unfolded between brilliantly
orchestrated and well-rendered numbers
by a competent and well-selected caste
| which more than adds to the general
excellence OF a well-drilled chorus.
"The Woman Haters Club" explains
| itself In the very beginning. Founded
by Major Jon Won Essenburg. who has
been disappointed In love, the club is
set against women, but. unfortunately.
the major is forced to hold the club
meetings In one-half OF a castle, the
| other half being tenanted by the
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
MaSons Hold State
Convocation Tonight

Lafayette Chapter, No. 8. Royal Arch
Masons. will hold State convocation
tonight at 1880 o'clock in tho New Ma
sonic Temple. After business matters
before the chapter are discussed the
members will hear an illustrated lee
ture by w. H. II. Smith on THE Build
ing and Dedication of King Solomon
Temple"
Erwin S. Hubbard. high priest. will
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Sons of Revolution
To Meet Tomorrow

First meeting OF the season OF the
District Society OF the Sons OF the
American Revolution will be held to-
morrow evening at Rauscher's at s
o'clock
william Vanzant Cox. president. will
Introduce as the speaker OF the evening
Col. @. c. Kniffin. who will tell Of one
of the great battles OF the civil war
At n recent meeting OF the board OF
management of the society II was voted
Rausch hers as in the past. A buffet sup.
per will be served at the coming meet
ing.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

the city. There IL one store at the
corner OF Seventh and = streets som"
OF whose prices are az follows: Pure
lard In Il cents pound selected pork
chops, Is cents n pound: selected eggs,
n cents dozen; and sliced bacon, -
cents a pound.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Old Guard Meet.

The FIRST Of a series Of social evenings.
planned by the Old Guard, will be given
In Armory Hall this evening. 1t has
with sidearms in addition to the regular
arms and twelve swords with belts and
equipment have been purchased.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Times Inquiry Department
Please tell me what to use on muddy brown
hair TO give II n reddish tinEe. e. B. l..
The only thing that will accomplish
this is henna paste, and is made as fol-
lows: Reduce enough henna leaves
ground to coarse powder with hot
water 10 make paste. When cool
enough to use. rub the paste thorough
~ over the hair and as evenly as pos.
sible. Allow to remain on hair for
about half an hour. then wash OFF with
warm water and let the hair dry. The
erect In not only beautiful but harm
less. II n darker shade is desired. leave
the paste on from one TO two hours
washing OF at half hour intervals until
the right shade Is acquired. Another
harmless dye is made with foui ounces
each OF water and vinegar, which will
set the color OF the hair after the above
has been used. Be careful not to get
a skin stain, and use rubber gloves for
the application.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

join. owing to the wiles Of pretty Tillie
Won Eberhardt Just before the nephew
takes the VOWS Mrs. Marie Wilton. the
woman who caused the baron to found
the club. appears. She has married In a
moment OF plQue and returns, having
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Seen in the Shops

All of the things which man can
use are to be had at the department
store at Eighth street and Market space
at special prices For instance. sample
leather goods OF the finest pigskin goat.
seal calf and genuine kid-skin, are all
marked at 20 cents. Good sized collar
bags, In different colored feathers and
which gather with cord, conveniently
small hat brushes. bill folders. and
other novelties are among the lot.
On Seventh street, at the corner OF ],
there Is n house furnishing store which
is Offering surprisingly low prices for
dishes and dinner sets. One-hundred
piece sets, from gilt edged or fiowered
ware at $3.50 to Haviland at Gi and
up are to be had. The English blue
bird pattern which is very popular Is
yl5 the set Of one hundred pieces. Spe-
cial dining tables at the same establish
ment are of unusual workmanship and
material for the prices quoted, 1886
and 1850.
The new mems shop Of the depart
ment store at the corner OF Eleventh
and @ streets is making a speciality OF
gloves from 81 to $3.50 the pair. The
gloves OF one make are either lined or
unlined. and are from 81 to IS pair.
Glace and suede kid dress gloves are
ftted at the risk OF the firm, and are
Sl.5o the pair. For either men or women
white gloves as a gift are always ac-
ceptable.
The department store at Eleventh and
| r streets has quite a line Of the Macki-
nav coats. which have become 80 popu.
lar. at $40 and SIS. They are made OF
tho best wool materials. with hood
patch pockets. and some are lined
Navajo blanketing is often used. but
the green and black and tan plaids are
the more conservative.
| Prices which housekeepers no Longer
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Baroness Won Eberhardt and the op-
position to the club.
Won Essenburg's nephew. Camille. Is
being initiated into the club. and. hav-
Ing fallen In love with the baroness
daughter, is somewhat Ialuctant to
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
THE TIMES
Question Box
Times Inquiry Department.

Times Inquiry Department
Kindly give me the premium on the fol-
lowing coins. A hfty-cent piece OF 1895 and
1888. and q dime OF 1872. ". g. 7.
The only one listed in our coin book
Is the 50-cent piece OF 1875. which has a
premium of from 65 cents to ST.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Concert Today
By the Fifteenth Cavalry Dand, Al
Fort Myer, Va, at 8 p. m.

ARTHUR s. wITCOMB. Director.
ORCHESTRA.
March. Flag OF Victory. "........ Blon
Medley. Down in the Vale OF
Shenandoah" Harris
Caprice. The Proposal" ........ Miller
Selection, "Fantana" .......... Hubbell
BAND.
March. "Brooke's Triumphal"
Brooks
Overture. Tampa. a".............H Harold
Waltz. Merry Widow. .Lehar
Rag Oddly. Turkish Towel. Allen
The Washington times., 1912-11-19
Gets StepmOther's Estate

Miss Helen L. Coolidge is named as
the sole beneficiary In the will OF her
dated August IL. 1909. She is also made
executrtx.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Elaborate preparations are being made
for a subscription dance to he give by
the members of the OCtagon Club. We'd
nesday evening. November y. 1912. al
RausChcrs.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Prices which housekeepers no longer
mourn are quoted by market COM
pany whose stores are to be seen all over
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

,ha housewarming at Cornell. has re-
turned to her home In Thirteenth street.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Washington after three weeks trir
through the South.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Mrs. ]. Saal. of New York, who has
been the guest of Mrs. S. Hlrsh OF
Kenyon street, has returned to hei
home.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Tea will be served after the drin at
Fort Myer Friday afternoon for the
benefit of the Army RELIEF Society. Mrs
aarrard. assisted by the ladies OF the
most, will be IN charge.
Tickets for the, drill can be purcha sed
from Mrs. Borden, at 1901 California
avenue, or from the Army and Navy
Club.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Miss Lorraine Herman has as he
guest Mrs. ii. Well, Of Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Miss Hattie Hanstein. OF Atlantic city
is spending few days In Washington
with friends.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

The marriage of Miss Louie A. Fitz-
Hugh. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John
Elwood. to Harold Idsardi. will take
place this evening In Christ Episcopal
Church. Los Angeles. Cal.
Miss Fitz-Hugh, who Is relative of
the late Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans.
Y. s. N, spent several years in Wash
ington attending Fairmont Seminary.
After February !, Mr.. ldsardi and his
bride will be at home at Vancouver
British Columbia.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge jordan nave
issued Invitations for small dance on
Thursday evening.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Tomorrows story. Mary Frances
and the Dress"
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley will give
ball In their new music room Decem-
Der 20. 1t will be brilliant house
warming for the new addition to their
house, music room. with a we'll
l.eouipped stage the latter concealed en-
tirely by a huge tapestry when not in
use.
The Washington times., 1912-11-19

1t is probable that Washington's shift
ng winter colony will be augmented by
Mrs. Vincent Kerens, daughtor-in-law of
The ambassador to Austria Hungary,
who with her husband, is now In the
,itv