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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
CHILD'S FACE ALL RED SPOTS

632 N. 9Th ST., Terre Haute, Ind
my little nephew, boy of four
years, had a breaking out on his face.
1t was little red spots at first, then
he would rub and scratch and water
blisters would form, and wherever the
water would run another would come
until his face was covered with them.
He would cry and fret. His mother
got some medicine, but it did not do
any good. He would scream and cry
and say it hurt. We hardly knew him,
his little face was all red spots and
blisters. So l begged him to let me
put some Cuticura Ointment on them.
The next morning l made a strong
soap suds with Cuticura Soap and
washed his face in the warm suds.
The little blisters burst by pressing
the cloth on them. After / had his
face washed, l put the Cuticura Oint-
ment on and in a short time his little
face was all red and dry. kept using
the Cuticura Soap and putting on the
Cuticura Ointment and bis face got as
well and it did not leave a scar. He
was entirely cured in about one week
and a half" (Signed) Mrs. Arthur
Haworth, Jan. 10, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Matter Of Justice.

Where shall justice begin, with
those VINO have power or with those
who suffer wrong? If exact and ideal
justice were done, the weak would
make an effort to give to the strong
all that is their due, and the strong
would try to put their affairs in order
so that no just cause of complaint
should exist anywhere. The unhappy
element in the relations of the strong
and the weak is that both are think
ing too much about exacting justice
and not enough about doing that
which is just and right. "Pay what
thou owest" is the cry most often
heard. "Give me that which is my
due, then l will pay you what / owe"
The Christian Register.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

ton. Polygamy is practised, and the
king has large number of wives.
The sons likewise take many wives,
but the daughters must remain UNI
married, for the reason that 1t is un-
fitting for kings daughter to marry
a son.
The difference between the aristoc.
racy and the commoners Is exempll-
fed in a still more striking manner.
All the commoners of both sexes
have their lower central incisors
knocked out, and even the grandchil-
dren may conform to this practice If
they please.
Though the people honor the king
in his prime, when he attains senes-
cence they promptly prepare for his
successor. The sovereign is killed
with due ceremony at the first signs
of ill-health or old age. Any son
has the right to attempt to despatch
his father, and If successful to reign
in his stead. The deed is carried out
at night because the king is alone in
his enclosure with his wives and with
out the bodyguard which attends his
movements during the day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
STRANGE AFRICAN TRIBE

An African tribe with some most
extraordinary customs has just been
discovered by DR.. G. G.. Seligmanp Of
the Welcome Tropical Research
laboratories, one of the branches of
the Gordon Memorial college 1T
Khartoum. This tribe is the Shilluk,
which lives in narrow strip Of land
along the banks of the Nile on the
northern edge of the Bahr-El- Ghazel
province. There are about 10000 of
them. They live In small villages of
huts surrounded by fences of dura
stalks
The most striking feature is the
generation paid to the king and the
marked line of demarcation between
the aristocracy and the commoners.
The former is constituted entirely of
the royal family-children, grandchil-
dren and great-grandchildren of the
king. Royal descent, however, is not
recognized beyond the fourth genera
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Really Had Best of II.

John Burroughs is we'll known as
one of the foremost Of nature writer's
In this country. Some time ago he
visited his brother, Eden Burroughs,
who lives in the Catskills, at a place
called Hobart. The two brothers went
fox hunting together. The honor of
the hunt came to Eden, who shot the
only fox. 1t so happened that fox
skins were worth five dollars at that
time, and the successful Nimrod took
much pride in telling how he got the
better of the sage of Slabsides. Later,
in Boosting to few friends about 1t
in the presence of his brother, John,
he was interrupted by, you have
Dragged about that fox hunt long
enough. You shot the fox, sold the
skin and got five dollars. / wrote a
little account of the hunt, and got
SIS from the magazine which publish
ed it. So there you are!"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
DENTISTRY ON AN ELEPHANT

It became necessary recently to call
a dentist to one Of the elephants in
the Geological gardens at Rio de ia
metro. The dentist saw at once what
the trouble was-a hollow tooth-but
confessed his inability to fill it or to
pull it out without assistance. The ele-
plant was not in happy frame of
mind, for 1t had really elephantine
toothache. But the dentist and the
keepers devised a method. They tied
a strong rope to the tooth, fastening
Il carefully and securely with platinum
wire, and then Is men took hold and
pulled. The elephant seemed to know
that something for its good was being
done for it kept quiet and showed no
sign OF anger-that is, until the Is
men gave the fourth pull, which
brought the huge tooth out. Then the
elephant trumpeted with pain and an
ger and the 10 men deemed it wise to
run. But after few minutes of wrath
the beast, now relieved of it's pain. be.
came calm.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
POPULAR SYMBOL OF VALUE
Young Man Evidently Was Lacking In
His Appreciation Of the Coun-
try's Statesmen.

There is plenty of food for cynical
thoughts In the national capital, as Is
shown by the following incident which
happened on Washington street car:
A worldly young man, prone to crit
icise, was gazing at the advertise
ments which decorate the interior OF
the car. One advertised a new kind
of collar for men. The dome of the
capitol was represented encircled by
one of the collars, and on the sem
ate and house wings of the build
ing were placards giving prices and
sizes. The placard on the senate end
of the capitol read, Quarter size"
and that on the other end said, Two
for quarter"
The worldly cynical young man
turned to his companion.
That" he remarked, lust about
expresses my opinion of some OF
these here congressman. Judge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
chIld,s Gear of the Dark.

If mothers notice that the brains of
their little ones conjure up uncanny
sights and thoughts from the shadows
of a room more or less dark, let the
3ight burn brightly. To force child
to- become accustomed to the darkness
is a grave error, if its nervous system
Is, so organized that this forcing is
productive of fright.
The nervous system of child is
very susceptible organization and the
.deleterious impressions made upon it
will otter make their influence felt
throughout its whole after life. If the
child asks for light under such cir.
cumstances do not refuse 1t.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

lily, but I tell them of my good friend,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and that there will be no back
ache and bearing down pains for them if
they will takeit as have. l am scarcely
ever without it in the house.
81 will say also that think there is
no better medicine to be found for young
girls. My eldest daughter has taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for painful periods and irregular
ity, and it has helped her.
ct am always ready and willing to
speak good word for Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. tell every
one l meet that I owe my health and
happiness to your wonderful medicine. F"
Mrs. J. G. JOHNSON, Scottville, Mich,
RID. 3.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotics or harmful drugs,
and today holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for woman's ills
known.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
FIRST BANkMoTEs in CHINA

1t is held that the oldest banknotes
are the flying money" or convenient
money" OF China. Originally these
notes we're issued by the Chinese
treasury, but experience dictated a
change to the system of banks under
governmental control. The early
Chinese banknotes were, in most es-
sentials, similar to the modern bank
note, bearing the name Of the bank.
the date Of issue, the number OF the
note, the signature of the Official is-
suing it, indications of its value in
figures, words and pictorial represen-
tations of coins or heaps of coins
In amount to the full value of the
note, together with notice of the
penalties for counterfeiting. There
was also a laconic exhortation to in
tiustry and thrift in these terms:
Produce all you can; spend with
economy" The notes were in blue
ink on paper made from the fiber of
the mulberry tree
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

entire herds of cattle. Mr.. OK re-
ceives bath before he dons the hab-
liments of civilization. This bath
consists Of oil and resin, and is sup
posed to free the animals of all ticks
and parasites. His pants" are then
thoroughly soaked in oil and resin.
and when the swarm of flies come in
contact with the trousers legs they
die by thousands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
MOVING Pictures Popular,

In a recent number of the Daily
Consular Reports are collected memo
rands from cities and towns in vari-
GUS distant parts of the word showing
the universal quality of the popular
interest which the moving pictures
excite. England, Japan. Turkey, Mex
leo, India, Australia and the islands
of the sea all have the same story to
tell; wherever the cinematograph
goes it finds an instant and sustained
welcome.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
HOW ne Lett.

The servants were discussing the
matter below stairs
Master and mistress 'ad something
Of row last night, ear" said the
butler ponderously.
you should have heard EN-" an
swered the parlor maid in shocked
tone. "Scandalous is what calls it! +"
They tell me e ran out, cranked is
motor car and left In It,"
mo-" said the maid, positively, che
didn't leave in his machine; l dis
tinctly heard the mistress say he left
in huff."-London Answers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
The Other WAY Round.

A good little story, bong current in
England, is just now gaining Amer
lean circulation. It has for leading
characters. Rudyard Kipling and Doro-
thy Drew, Mr.. Gladstone's little grand
child: .Kipiing was visiting Hawar-
den. and, being fond of children, de-
voted himself to little Miss Dorothy
until her anxious mother expressed
the hope that the child had not been
wearying the great author.
"Oh, no, mamma" spoke up Doro-
thy, before any one else had chance
to say anything, 'but you have no
idea how Mr.. Kipling has been weary
ing mel"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
look Slot Machine at It's Word.

A Kansas City woman recently took
her two small daughters to make their
first visit to her husbands people, liv-
ing in small Kansas town. Naturally
an impression as possible. SO the two
little people, on going on an errand to
the depot, were cautioned to be on
their very best behavior. To the
mothers surprise, they returned Wig
orously chewing gum. AS they had
no money, she asked them where they
got it.
"Oh," explained the older one, lit
said on the slot machine, Ask the
agent for pennies SO we did"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
WHERE OXEN WEAR TROUSERS

The latest thing in the sartorial
line in Capetown is trousers for oxen
This method of clothing beasts of bur-
den is not due to any accession of
style in South Africa, but the gar
ments have become necessity to pro-
tect the animals from the tsetse flies,
which are torment and often fatal
enemy. The tsetse flies swarm about
sunset, travelling near the ground,
and they have been known to poison
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
PIGS VALUABLE DISCOVERY

1t was a pig that discovered the
healing waters of Bath, England,
about the radium and nitro In which
Sir William Ramsay has been lectur-
Ing. SO the old legend runs about
Bladud, who cured himself of leprosy
by following the example of a herd of
swine that wallowed in the black
marsh where Bath now stands. A
similar story ascribes the discovery of
the sulphur springs at Harrogate to a
horse. At Lunsberg. In Hanover.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Mother,s LInauaI attainment.

The mother of little boy in Kan
sas City, Kan, recites negro dialect
stories charmingTy. Her small son is
quite proud of her accomplishment
and frequently boasts of it One day
recently, when some of his playmates
were Wanting the achievements Of
their several mothers, the little boy
braggingly remarked:
my mother is smarter than any of
yours; she can talk two languages.
What are they?" demanded his
companions.
white and colored."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
DICK TURPIN'S HORSE-PISTOL

This double harreled horse-pistol,
which was found by workmen who
were dismantlirg the Globe room of
the Reindeer inn at Banbury. England.
is believed to have belonged to Dick
Turpin, the hero" of the famous ride
to York. It bears the inscription:
Presented to Dick Turpin at the
White Bear Inn, Drury Lane, February
z, 1885," An American collector has
offered $4,000 for the weapon. but it's
ownership is in dispute.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

There is now on view at the Zoolog.
ical gardens in London a specimen OF
the shoe-bill or whale-headed stork,
one Of the most remarkable of living
birds. It's scientific name is Balaeni-
ceps rex, and it inhabits the swamps
of the "sudd" region of the Upper
Nile. It's bill is Of immense size, re
sembling q large shoe Of horn. Its
food appears to consist chiefly of
small fish and other aquatic animals.
though how 1t manages to capture
them with its extraordinary coal-scut.
tle-like bill is uncertain. The bill car.
RES large hooked nail at the eX
tremity, and the edges are extremely
sharp and possess enormous crushing
power, while the birds color is pale
gray, like that of heron.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

there Is treasured in the town hall
ham, in costly glass case, with the
inscription: "Passers-by contemplate
here the mortal remains of the pig
which acquired for itself imperishable
glory by discovering the salt springs
of Luneberg"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston,
Mass, will send large trial box Of
Paxtine Antiseptic, a delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation,
to any woman, free, upon request.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Job Not Satisfactory

I'm a self-made man." said the
proud individual
We'll, you are all right except as to
your head" commented the listener
"How's that?"
"The part you talk with is too big
for the part you think with"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
MOTHER OF
LARGE FAMILY
Tells How She Keeps Her
Health Happiness For
Those Who Take
Her Advice.
ScottvilIe, Mich. -"I want to tell you
how much good Lydia e. Pinkham's Veg

etaDleComp0unda ana
Sanative Wash have
done me. / live on a
farm andhaveworked
very Il ard. / am
forty-fve years old,
and am the mother
of thirteen children.
Many people think
it strange that / am
not broken down
with hard work and
tho porn of NV fam.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Instructive.

so you took your wife to the base
ball gamer"
YES" replied Mr.. Meekton.
did she enjoy it?"
only part of 1t. She thought they
wasted a great deal Of time running
around the lot, but she thought the ar
guments with the umpire were quite
interesting. Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

stable, and It is some time since the
prison was put to use. On one occa,
sion the prisoner was put inside and
the constable omitted to lock the
door. When he came back next morn
ing he found the prisoner sitting on
the step outside.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
SARK'S MINIATURE PRISON

Sark, the beautiful Channel Island,
boasts of one tiny prison. consisting
of two cells. There are no paid po-
lice in Sark. except one elected con-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Two Eqiprams.

The apple of many young mans
eye is peach.
Harping on subject will more often
suggest harpy than harpist.-Lip-
pincott's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Kind Man.

A local philanthropist ordered fan
for himself, nice electric buzzer
He also took the key out of the door
so that some of the air could go
through the keyhole into the adjoin-
ing room, where there are eight per-
spring clerks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
: Autoeratlc Assertions,

Are you servant of the people?"
asked the constituent.
Yes replied Senator Sorghum.
"Only it should be observed that a
really first-class servant may come
pretty nearly being a boss"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

The accompanying picture shows the wonderful aIabaser Sphinx that
Memphis believed be
largest object block aabaster In the world The
probably magnificent
Of Sir ohm Soane.
discovery
British School found sticking
then be
found o tail Sphinx
The Sphinx being dug out proved weigh and to be
height and 20 feet length Aiabaster
Sphinx
by
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

what is your idea of perfect hus-
band?"
"'One with about a. million, who
would lose no time in making me a
merry widow"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
WORLD is IMPROVING

It is impossible to read old book
without coming to the conclusion that
the world is better in several direc
TONS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

When a couple is engaged they look
at each others virtues with magni-
flying glasses. which are thrown aside
on their wedding day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, ailays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

Lots of people are more anxious to
pay their social obligations than their
debts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

There are lots Of funny things to be
seen in this world, and among them is
a fat woman sitting on little piano
stool.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
Hurry. GirIsl

Uncle Sam has just issued little
brochure on fattening calves. Hurry,
girls, as the edition will soon be ex.
hausted Washington Post
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

A man knows more at FL than he
can unlearn between that and so.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

In woman's eye the most attrac-
tive thing about man is her ability
to attract him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05
UnmanaueaDle.

She-Can you manage a typewriter?
He-No. / married one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

Even the man who is his own
worst enemy is always ready to for
give himself.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

A CURE FOR PILES.
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and pain
and cures piles. All druggists. Is and Soc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-09-05

CURES BURNS AND CUTS.
Coles Carbolisalve stops the pain instantly.
Cures quick. No scar. All druggists. Is and Soc.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-24

All the news, all the time Look
for it ia the Islander.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-24
Additional Correspondence
SOUTH END NEWS

Mrs. Joe Lachapelle went to Sedro-
Woolley Tuesday to visit her sister
Mrs. Dawson, who has been very i'll.
She returned Friday evening.
Joe Lawson and Miss Daniels visit
ed Miss E. Anderson Wednesday eve-
ming.
The farmers are getting along
with their crops at the south end,
A large crowd attended the chart
vari at the Wiley home Friday even
ing and all had a good time.
The lumber for Mr.. Beck s new
house arrived Saturday afternoon.
1t will be built on the southwest cor
ner of John Dougherty's farm.
While Victor Frank was hauling
lumber sfor his grandfather's new
home, Sunday forenoon, the horses
took fright and started to run away.
John DOugherty, VINO was near Oy,
got hold of the lines and stopped the
team before any harm was done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Archambault
visited Mr.. and Mrs. R. Roster Sun.
day afternoon.
Mrs. Cakes has gone to the Friday
Harbor Hospital.
Mrs. f. Roster has about eight
hundred little children runnin g
about the farm.
Joe Lachapelle has fine patch Of
early spuds.
VIM. Roster and Miss L. Belleview
visited the Johnson home Sunday eve.
ming.
Joe Lawson received long dis.
lance message from Anacortes few
days ago, asking him to be there al
once.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-24
Road lax Decision

A late dispatch from Olympia
says that where the owner has
decided land to the county for road
purposes the assessor, in taxing the
property should deduct the acreage
used for road purposes, but where
no deed has been made and the
road is still private property used
as highway with the owners con-
sent no deduction should be made,
is the ruling of the state tax COM
mission in an opinion given the Pan
handle Lumber company, of Spirit
Lake, Idaho which owns property
IN various counties of this state.
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to pain-proof being with an inde-
structible body.

to pain-proof being with an lnde-
structible body. :
God certainly has the power TO
heal diseases and stop pain and
suffering, and he gave that power
TO Christ and the apostles, but
where in the New Testament do
we find them using that power for
their own benefit or that of any OF
the sanctified in Christ Jesus. Paul
indeed asked three times in his
own behalf, but was denied. 2 Cor.
1877 9. Although an apostle with
special powers (Acts 19:11-12) he
would not use them in behalf of
either Timothy or Trophimus. |
Tim. 5:23, 2 Tim. APO.
OBSERVER
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton for San Juan County.
In the matter of the Estate of William Gilmore
deceased. !,
By order said court duly made and entered
herein, notice Is hereby given to the credit0rs
of and to all persons having claims against inc
above named decedent or against said estate, "
to the undersigned administrator of said estate
at Roc Harbor, WASH, the place OF business .,
said estate, at his Office, in said county anu
state, within one year from and after the date
OF first publication of this notice or the same
will be barred.
FRED H. MCMILLIN,
L, j. IRWIN As Administrator for ESTATE
Attorney for Estate.
Friday Harbor, State OF of Washington.
Date of first publication April II, 1912.