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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
British Statesmen Conduct DeIibera-
lions Without the Aid of Mod
ern Illumination.

The system of lighting the British
house of commons is under review,
and members may be asked before
long whether they would prefer cleo
trio to the present use Of gas. The
actual fount of the illumination is not
visible in the house; there is no chan
delier, and none of those brackets
against the wall which one sees in
modern drawing-rooms against dis
tempered walls. But the roof has a
considerable space of thick ground
glass panels set in a framework OF
brown beams, and each Of the panels
bears a rendering Of the English red
rose. Above this glass there is a kind
of attic from which the lighting is
done.
The house is very often sparing of
the gas bill On a quiet summer aft
ernoon the debate will go on in the
fading light Of day till members can
hardly see one another's faces, and
then the clerk of the house suddenly
realizes that he cannot see the paper
under his nose. He looks up and finds
the house wrapped in shadows. He
touches a BELL; servant comes in
and receives the direction for the
lights. The light is turned on in the
attic above the glass panels with the
rendering of the red rose. 1t arrives
in the house like a shower Of rain
on summer night. First faint, ten
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

coral lined with Towering shrubs and their
continuous panorama of lovely views. The
oleander and HIBISCUS make additional walls
of blossoms. Bermuda lilies and purple morn
ing glories are everywhere. The blossoms are
very large Every little way one glimpses
comfortable looking home set back among ce-
dar trees and provided with lawn and flowers
and thrifty garden patches. And the vivid sea
is always near. 1t seems kindly world, in
habited by kindly, self-respecting people. The
islands really very poor in natural re-
sources; the SOIL is shallow and carefully con-
served only twelve-inch in depth on an avf
erage. But the people make the most of what
they have There are no fields of grain but
the good, DID, faithful Bermuda onion brings
many dollar home, and potatoes celery and
lettuce are shipped to New York. Lilies are
cultivated for export, the bulbs bringing in
respectable revenue. But the tourists, they
are the crop" that is most important. Big
hotels and little ones, inns and tea-rooms, show
places, carriages, sailing craft and shops are
all subsisting upon the growing stream Of Wis
itors that flows to them. The tourists actually
go hunting about for souvenirs for which to
spend money and the supply is really meagre
There are few things made in Bermuda or
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

found in Bermuda offered for sale. The shop
keepers don't make pretense that their trim
kets are produced in the islands. This Is re-
freshing, any way, and the surprised patron
buys a pin with an angelfsh on it, of enamel
(made in Sweden), or strand of coral (from
Italy,, out of sheer thankfuness and goes on
his way rejoicing.
The shops are antiquated, according to
American ideas, but that is part of the charm
of the place. The Bermudians do not need to
strive to be up-to-date. The islands are Ike
maid whom fate has seen fit to dover with
superb beauty and charm but no money. King
Cophetua lin the guise of the New Yorker)
and everybody else stands ready to fairly Wor-
ship her and burn insense in the shape OF
money before her.
Nature has provided the islands with many
curious show places in addition to natural
beauty. There are caves with strange and
beautiful formations of stalactites and stalag-
mites There are grottoes and pools and bays
and tiny islands, as round as wedding ring,
and as alluring. There are the famous sea
gardens where everyone goes in glass-bottomed
boats to see the fishes at home, through the
clear water. But they can be seen best at the
Aquarium on Agar Island.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Initiative and Referendum.

The recall, together with the initla-
i've and referendum, are institutions
of Switzerland, where they have been
established for many years. The re-
call became law in this country for
the first time when Los Angeles put II
into it's city charter in 1903. From
what source this country the idea
came is not exactly certain, but II
was a part &C the agitation OF the last
decade OF the nineteenth century,
which gave the country the Farmers
Alliance, the Peoples party and SINH
lar movements. There does not seem
TO be any one mans name prominently
connected with the recall; it arose
out of the popular enthusiasm for "di-
rect legislation" that Is, for making
the people directly responsible for i'm
portant measures instead of leaving
them in the hands of elected represen-
tatives. 1t is now doctrine quite
generally accepted among Progress
siyes" of both parties. Democratic
and Republican.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
After the 500 Bills.

Every time Arthur Krohn's fireman
picks up piece of waste now Arthur
seizes it and says: "Let me do that!"
Arthur gets the waste as soon as 1t
comes into his engine and tears 1t all
to pieces, looking for hundred-dollar
bills.
Every railroad man on the Big Four
knows Arthur Krohn is the special en-
gineer for engine "a, which Vice-Presi-
dent Burnett uses when he 1nspects
the system. Arthur's fireman picked
up a piece Of waste to wipe the engine
at Cincinnati recently, and in tearing
It apart he came across the ends OF
five 800 bills. There was just enough
there to tell that they had been $500
bills and not enough for Krohn or his
fireman to send in to Washington and
say that the bulldog had seized the
bill when the children were playing
with them and had swallowed the
other part and would the government
please send new ones, as they were
needed at home.
The ends Of the bills were stuck to-
gether and there was no way to tell
how they got into the waste.-lnd1an-
apolis News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Wealthy Nephew of Diaz Was Atten'
tive to an Actress and Persist
emily Followed Her.

Ending a courtship which began in
Cuba, crossed into Mexico, slipped
back into Colorado, skipped over into
Canada, and finally to Connecticut, Isl.
doro De La Tore, young and
wealthy nephew of the former Presi-
dent Diaz of Mexico, married Miss
Callie Andrews of Brooklyn. an
actress.
Mexican politics helped make the
course Of love far from smooth. When
his uncle was forced to leave Mexico,
De La Tore, whose father had been
an adherent of the former president,
found it necessary to leave, too. In
deed. De La Tore was told that if he
remained in Mexico he would have his
throat cut.
So he came to this country, and aft
er a time started on visit to Ha-
vana. On the steamer was Miss An
drews with a theatrical troupe, which
was to tour Cuba, opening In Havana.
Miss Andrews was attractive, lively
and 90 years old Senior De La Tore
was good looking, wealthy, ardent and
21. Presumably 1t was moonlight on
the Caribbean Sea, and any way the
Southern Cross shone brightly In the
sky. The young man fell in love and
said so to almost anybody who would
listen to him, but especially to Miss
Andrews. She listened to him care
fully.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

and replaced skull and scalp and
placed him in bed.
Then we set about reviving him.
We were all intensely anxious to know
what the result would be, and five
notebooks were ready in five hands.
Presently Samson opened his eyes
and stared about him.
Then he aaked-and 1t was the first
articulate word he had uttered for
over twenty long years-"Whar did de
army move to Yesterday
was too excited to reply, and no
one else seemed to grasp the full
meaning of the question.
Presently I said: "Forward-Rich-
mond.. Samson. but you were hurt lit
tie and had to stay behind, and We
have been doctoring you. You are all
right now. How do you feel?"
First rate, thankee, sir; first rate.
Which side licked Yesterday? ourn|
The war and his experience up to
that time when he was struck on the
head, most likely by piece OF spent
shell, are as if they we're yesterday IN
his memory, and his mind Is as clear
and as good as the average OF his race
and condition, but where that mind
was. and how 1t was occupied during
those years, is never-failing query to
me, all the more, perhaps, because It
does not trouble or puzzle Samson in
the least
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Cling to Ancient Gaslight

tive stirring, softening, a sponge in
the face, then after that the deluge,
and the room below is drenched in a
mellow downpour. The dark spaces
beneath the galleries drink it up like
a thirsty land The whole scene is
refreshed. Strangers in the house
look up into the roof, and then they
sit up and begin a more intelligent
reading of the men and things below
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Wooing Covers Four Nations

In Havana the young folks Quarreleo
and Miss Andrews left the theatrical
company and Cuba in hurry and
went to Mexico City.
That was precisely where the young
man could not follow her. De La Tore
wrote bushels of letters to Miss An
drews and kept a submarine cable hot
with messages imploring forgiveness.
Miss Andrews relented enough to
go to Pueblo, Colo, and there her lover
met her, and there was another quar-
rel after short interval of blissful
peace. Miss Andrews vanished again
and this time brought up in Montreal,
where she was located by Senior De
La Tore.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Where to Look Tor Heroes.

Through many generations the hab-
it of mind has become fixed and with
rare exceptions we look for heroism
on the field of activity alone. 1t is
easy to see in the midst of battle
where men are struggling with each
other, easy to see in the cab of the
locomotive which is rushing to de-
struction as the engineer stands with
his hand upon the throttle, easy to see
in the collision at sea when superhu-
man strength or restraint are exhibit
ed. and yet how family do these in
stances compare with the heroism of
the sick room or the solitude, when
there is no excitement to nerve one
to a mighty effort Almost anyone can
fight, but there are few who can en-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
t was young and speechless at the

ut was young and speeches. at the
timee"
Yes" with increasing wonder;
'and 1t has never been out of this
room"
There are no other young ladies in
this house?"
NO, there are not"
Then why-why when l kissed
your photograph in yonder album
while waiting for you, did that wretch.
ed bird initiate your voice, and say:
Don't do that, Charlie; pleas,
dont'?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

easy of access, have attractions Of climate and
scenery, natural beauty and historic interest,
its fortune is made or its doom is sealed, de-
pending upon the way you look at It, For the
tourist, be he of the globe-trotting or the an
nual vacation variety, will begin to turn his
face thither, in ever increasing numbers.
There are the Bermuda Islands, for instance.
They are about forty hours sail (pretty snappy
sa!ling) from New York, and the number of
tourists who visit them annually outnumbers
the native population by third. 1t is no won
der for within SO short distance of the rush
and roar and turmoil and splendor and splurge
of New York, lies this small group of many
islands; little, tranquil, welgoverned, easy
going world, made up of dark green verdure.
gay with flowers, set in the most wildly blue
sea that ever was Imagine New Yorker in
the thick of things, weary of winter and more
weary of strife, with his fancy turning to
place where there is no hurry, no worry, no
skyscrapers no hoarse horn of automobile no
clang of trolley nor splutter Of motorcycle no
brass band, vociferous newly-rich, no abject,
incapable, disheartening poverty and where no
one seems anxious to get his money away from
him by hook or crook; it is no wonder that the
spring time isles look good to him. And the
Chicagoan, in his big, sooty, slovenly town,
living whole-heartedly where they have two
seasons-winter and August" where the Their
mometer skips from whitening heat to SILVER
ing cold In an hour or so and the population
believes in the coming of spring in the face
of everything to the contrary. small bright,
slightly world, made up of deep green islands,
set in a sea of turquoise and sheltered by a
wall of reefs never very cold, never very hot,
always bright with sunlight, Bermuda appeals
to him.
The islands are dotted with towns and vii
lagos: quaint, old-time places with narrow
lanes of streets. The houses are built of coral
rock and look as If they might last forever.
This coral rock is easy to quarry and Is sawed
in blocks for building. 1t seems to answer ev-
ery purpose and makes fire department next
to superfuous So many islands Zone for ev-
cry day in the year, they tell you) make any
number of little bays and harbors and occa-
sionaIly short stretches of beautiful beach.
The clean sand is either cleaning white or
male pink from the admixture Of tiny particles
OF red coral The roadways wind about, climb
ing and descending over the rolling surface,
and walled with coral rock which has been
cut away to make the grades easy. These
roadways wind too much and those in the vii
lagos are too narrow for automobiles. Be-
sides the auto would not harmonic with the
scheme of things and is not needed; for the
Bermudian world is so small. The total area
is only about twenty square miles.
The drives are delightful with their walls OF
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

ton was paid to appearance than to
utility.
This has continued down to the
present times, and in spite OF the pro-
tests of those who have made the well
fare of the horse a specially, and the
example Of few enlightened owners
who have realized the advantage OF
lightness and simplicity in harness,
there still persists the idea that GER
tain portions, such as the bearing
and harne rein and thew mixer bride,
even if unnecessary and useless, give
the horse a more furnished appear
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Comfort of Horse is Ignored

represented as being ridden without
bit. bride, saddle, or stirrups, the AMI
mails being trained to obey the indica-
lions of the hand and leg, while the
attachments for draught to the
charlots used in war and sport were
of the simplest character AS time
went on, however, superhuous and in
furious portions Of harness were intro
duced. the weight Of leather and metal
furniture increased, and more atten-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

A Pittsburg jury decided in case
brought before it that a woman who
res not seen her husband for twenty
seven years can consider herself a
widow. She can also consider herself
fortunate that such a husband disap-
peared instead of staying and making
ther support him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

A mother sparrow in a nearby city
defended her nest so vigorously FROM
a painter that she caused him to fall
Dff the scaffolding and break his arm.
A brave little mother like that, fight
ing for her babies under such odds,
ought to win human respect even II
she is only a common bird.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

dure and wait. Most Of us can talK'
but only few can keep silent. Many
there are who can give generously;
few there be who can receive grace
fully The spectacular is easy, the
commonplace is hard. And we are
mostly commonplace. But after all
there is the field of the heroic and
there the glory of humanity is won
Universalist Leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Writer Makes Accusation That Much
OF Harness IL Unnecessary
and Burden.

From many fragments of the arch
itecture of the early ages, and first al
Iusions to the horse as a domesticated
animal, II is obvious that nothing SUI
perfiuous in the way Of saddlery and
harness was employed, and on Gre
clan has.reliefs and friezes horses are
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

An Ohio man wishes to get cured of
the gambling propensity by surgi-
cal operation on his brain. Most gam
bling places will be pleased to effect
a reasonably sure cure by the usual
operation On the pocketbook
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

Paintings worth $4,000 have been
cut from frames in New Jersey resi-.
6ence. AS the rich sometimes buy
nictures for their frames the burglar
Is shown to possess the critical in..
stinct.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

1t was 100 in the shade the other
day in Medicine Hat, where they run
the blizzard factory, and SO in Battle
ford. where the Canadian northwest
sights for cold records every winter.
How's that for an anti-monotony eli
mate?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

ance and, when dispensed with, a
naked look. In other terms. fashion
or custom outweigh consideration for
the comfort, wellbeing and effective
working of the horse.-The Animals
Friend
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

They say some Boston women are
so slow in adopting fashions that they
are wearing hoop skirts at this late
day. Imagine street car conductor
saving: Move forward, pleased"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
Echo Answers-Wny?

81 gave you that parrot as birth
day present, did not Matilda?" he
asked.
Eyes; but surely, Albert, you are
not going to speak of your gifts as
if"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

a japanese statesman remarks that
mis- country needs new religion. We
have a few hundred varieties of re-
Iisious cults and isms which we can
well afford to give away.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

A woman who has been married
thirteen years has just received di-
ploma from a Chicago high school,
Marriage itself is a pretty liberal edu.'
cation for most women.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

Coffee experts have testified thai
the last shipment from. Mocha was
over 200 years ago. 1t must have been
a tremendous shipment to have lasted
this long.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

The BARRIERS of Paterson, N. j., have
asked for higher wages and wish to
abolish tips. Paterson doesn't sound
like much of a place for tips anyway.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

If you have been going fishing these
summer days and some Of the big
ones have been getting away, remem-
Der the story will be as good next
summer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

A Boston woman physician advo-
Gates scientific marriages. We mag
inc that scientific marriages would
greatly increase the waiting lists in
most of our clubs
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

A Russian immigrant landed at Phil
adelphia the other day with beard
II feet long. He should have no trou-
bic getting job in some sideshow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

One New York manager expects to
have twenty-five shows on the road
next season When you begin to find
your troubles hard to bear think OF
aim.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

A ST. Louis mans wife left him
eight times in two years, and still ne
is suing for divorce. How much lib
,erty does that man want?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

a noted poet is reported as dead OF
indigestion. Ever has it been difficult
60 harmonic the muse and the bread
basket
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

An exchange informs US that there
are 11,463 practicing lawyers in New
York No wonder that wicked city Is
visited by frequent crime waves.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08
The Washburn Times
WASHBURN, WIS.
WAsnBURN PRINTING co. Publisher.

Still, the short weight ice dealer Is
aot as universal as once he was.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

The man who can smile and smile
when his neighbours chickens scratch
up his grass seed deserves to dwell
where lawns grow green forever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

China is still in the market for
money but is more particular than she
used to be from whom she borrows It,
China is becoming civilized.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

New Workers are picking peoples
pockets through the open windows OF
elevated trains. New Workers are
nothing if not progressive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

Y Rats are to be exterminated on the
ground that they do less good ana
more harm than any other animals IN
the world
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

The fact that Nan Corrigan, pref
ty newsgirl, is to marry very ricn
man is further proof of the power OF
the press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

Baroness Won Suttner says the use
of aeroplane fleets would barbarize
the air. Who cares? There are no
innocent bystanders UP there.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

In the weather line the year con-
einues to show a disposition to go TO
extremes more interesting than popu-
tar
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

A woman looks under the bed for
man, while man looks around 10 see
4f he can find photograph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

Absolute divorce and the custody
OF the dog" is the way an eastern
decree reads.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

More than 100000 cigarettes are
smoked each day in the United states.
Would not that stain your fingers!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

Mary had a little lamb, and now
Ghat the price has dropped little she
can have a little more.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

Philadelphia is to have Il story
S1otel 1t is trying to keep step with
New York.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

The Prince of Wales is Of legal age,
but has not been given a night key.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-08

He gad-about, globe-trotting
English and Americans, al
ways looking for something
new, have turned their rest
lessness to good account and
located many a pleasant cor
ner, favored by nature, on the
old earth. Also, they spread
the glad tidings when they
find place worth while, and
straight way many others fol-
low, to see for themselves. In
this way the Fairgrounds Of
the Americans have been es-
tablished.
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-05
Honeymooners to
Fly Over Peking

SAN FRANCISCO, April ~5.-Carrying
with them three modern flying ma
chimes, MI. and Mrs. H. B.. Atwater, OF
New York, are planning an exciting
finale to a six-months' honeymoon in q
proposed flight over Pekin and the For
hidden City. They leave here for the
Orient Wednesday.
I'VE are taking with us three ma
Chimes" explained Mrs. Atwater, two
hydros and one aeroplane, to be cor
rect. For weeks my husband and 1
have been looking toward a flight over
Pekn, which we figure ought to be a
most interesting trip. especially at this
particular time and in that 1t will
give us a magnificent view OF the For
hidden City. it's temples and other en-
chanting attractions.
1--WE have planned also q flight to the
Philippines and possibly to Australia,
which we expect to visit before return
ting to our home in New York"
Mrs. Atwater formerly was the widow
Of Senator Thomas c. Platt, of New
York.