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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21

wife you'd think 1t might be babies
they were giving away instead Of
dogs. | reckon" she added thought
fully, "she must be one of those suf.
fragettes."
well, 1 suppose We'll just have to
give up thinking about a dog" an
swered her husband gloomily
'Now, isn't that just like you,
SETH" replied his wife. "The mo-
ment a trife happens to upset your
plans you want to give up. You
promised me a dog and a dog I'm go
ing to have"
Seth looked at his variable wife in
amazement But l thought you
didn't like the idea of getting dog.
Ada" he said.
81 did and l didn't. When you first
spoke about getting a dog naturally
| was scared little. But I've been
thinking it over since and-O, Seth,
/ want dog as much as you and
more" she sobbed.
Her husband drew her to him ten
derby Her old gray head rested upon
his shoulder. He knew it was the
instinct of motherhood within her that
had provoked her grief. At last she
dabbed her handkerchief to her eyes
and smiled at him.
Ada, my dear, you're going to have
your dog, and the finest in the land"
he said, "even if it takes the last pen
ny of our savings"
"But it's not going to cost penny.
Seth,' she answered. Because I'm
going into town tomorrow and-and-
I'm going to bring back our dog"
Seth Earl put his wife aboard the
train next morning He was to do
the Homework that day, while she
was gone upon their errand. And as
the hours rolled by he, too, was over
taken by the same Impotence that
had overcome his wife .on the proceed.
ing day, and he, too, found himself
busting the furniture and straighten'
ing the chairs as though human oc'
cupant were expected. And when at
last he heard a tinkle at the bell he
| could hardly open the door, he felt so
| shaken.
Ada stood at the door, basket in
| her arms, and her eyes were bright
with happiness, and the look on her
face was almost like that she had
worn on their wedding day:' She en-
tered and set the basket down
LET me see him." cried Seth, as
she began to unfasten the blanket
that covered 1t. "Is It: a fox-terrier
Ada? 1t must be a puppy"
He jumped as child's feeble wall
came to his ears and looked at his
wife in terror as, with motherly fin
gers, she pinned back the coverings
disclosing a fine baby boy.
you goose" said Ada softly. "That
was the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children you sent me to-
And when saw the babies lying In
their little cots all in a row wanted
| to take them ali and-anG-"
II wish you had, DEAR" answered
her husband ecstatically. "This beats
the best dog living"
| Copyright, 1913. b. w. G. Chapman)
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
HOUSE MARTINS REVENGE

A correspondent of Country Life
tells the story of two house martins,
nest built against an attic window OF
a farm. to which the birds came for
several successive years. One spring,
however, before they arrived, an en-
terprising sparrow took up her abode
in one of the nests. Shortly after the
martins returned as usual, and one
day the farm people noticed that the
hole of the nest which the sparrow
occupied had been blocked up. Next
morning boy climbed up to ascertain
the meaning of this, and, not finding
any outlet, broke away part of the
nest. to find the poor little sparrow
dead on her eggs. The house martins
had walled her up for daring to take
possession of their house.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
OUTOFT HEC)RlINARI j
BARKING FOR A LIVING

The name of barking" is given to
those persons who, outside auction
rooms and cheap shows, proclaim rauc-
ously the merits of their establish
ments. Paris has fraternity of bark
ers of another and more literal kind.
Ir2Eou wish to join this body, what
you have to do is to learn to initiate
the banks of different kinds of dogs.
When you are proficient in your art,
you present to the officials OF the
exchequer your candidature for the
post of "dog-revealer."
Afew days later you will be re-
quested to present yourself before =
high official, who will submit you to a
rigorous examination. He will prob
ably try you on an official dog, and IL
you satisfy that intelligent animal
that you can bark with tolerable YER
isimilitude, you will be appointed a
"dog-revealer" with a salary at the
start of $50 month.
Your duties are simple, If arduous.
Each night beat of certain length
will be given to you, and it will be
your task to bark for an average
period of five minutes outside the door
of each house on your beat. II there
is a dog in the house, it is sure to
reply with enthusiasm to you. You
will then mark the number of the
house in your notebook. On the
morrow an inspector will examine
your notebook and see whether or not
the dog license has been paid. II it
has not, he will. of course, bring an
action against the householder. How
ever, sore your throat may be, you
will always have the consolation OF
remembering that you are govern
| mant official
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
ondon and Its Lumber.

London is the most conservative
city in Europe, if not in the world.
1t loves it's lumber. You may still
see those notices attached to lamp
posts which announce Standing for
Four Hackney Carriages" or what
ever the number may be, though for
ten years Tin one case, to my own
knowledge, for 25) no vehicles of any
kind have stood there. Perhaps It
is as we'll that these relics should
remain; they are tiny part of our
social history. They will probably re-
main when we are flying to dinner or
the theater in omni-aeros. By that
time people won't know what "hack-
ney carriage" meant, and there will
be discussions in the Notes aud
Queries" of the period. For each gen.
Grafton hands down to the next GER
tain nuts to crack.-London Chroni-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
ORIGIN OF THE CHINESE

Everyone knows the epithet "Celes-
tial" applied to China, but few know
it's origin. According to very old
legend Thibet is a fragment of plan
ct, once peopled by yellow race, which
in some way became detached and fell
on the earth. The dazed inhabitants
of the fragment were uninjured, and,
cold and hungry, they made their way
toward China, which they peopled.
This origin of the Chinese race led
to their calling themselves "Celes-
tials," and it is for this reason that
the emperor calls himself Son of
Heaven.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
HANDS SHOW TINES RAVAGES

Hands show the ravages of time
more than any other part of the body.
Scientists attest the fact, and the
hands of celebrated beauties prove
the theory beyond argument. Between
the ages of seventeen and eighteen
the hand develops into the maturity of
beauty and symmetry. Until almost
thirty the hand, if subjected to rigid
care, practically remains unchanged.
At thirty an almost imperceptible
change begins, and, despite constant
attention, the beauty wanes. The skin
wrinkles and grows dry, the joints
grow shapeless and enlarged. The
shrinking of the flesh displays the
faults which the plumpness Of youth
had covered up. The fingers are no
longer nimble, and the muscles be-
gin to stiffen with increasing age.
When the muscles respond tardily to
the orders of the brain the first warn
ing Of departing youth is sounded.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
WRESTLING IN CHURCH

A uovel feature was introduced in
the special services for men recently
held at Philadelphia Methodist Epis-
copal church, by the whistling of
hymns by the congregation. The
effect was not impressive when the
first hymn was whistled, but when
Onward, Christian Soldier was
started a vigorous and pleasing rem
dition of this martial hymn was given.
The whistling of hymns was adopted
because it makes more popular APP
peal than singing, for all cannot sing,
but all can whistle. That this new
feature has proved popular was
evinced by the large number attending
the services, and it is probable that
it may be continued at the mems
meetings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
Spirit Of Unrest Is
Upon the World
By MRS. w. T. HICKS. St. Louis. Mo.

farm Missouri ranch in the wes or an onion patc IN lex
but wer certainly going somewhere
The white butterflies uoessy the cabbage patch
tho Garden and the cricket his little crc the roadside,
among the high weeds.
Almost everything be sympathy with the pasy OF the
landscape at the year, and the % subuante
his Garden in the early season. forg that weeds
ronectors Of weather well August earlier
But the spirit and we're looking for worlds
where won't have to work mu or where
j. not so hoto or "where bugs don't up the garden
And what wishing for the time when
we could let the and quit caring ashes 4H,
Comnnt made by citizen that the bubble insani
ta There seems way getting drink except to hold the
mouth open n a rainstorm a S..
What makes popular the fact that everybody always
dissatisfied with the way it is going. sft
Hitch your wagon but your horse not
your $780, 49,
Note effective is the canoe as grim destroyer
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If you've set your heart on a. dog |
suppose you must have one. But
where'd you get dog, Seth? A good
dog would cost $40 and we haven't
a dollar to spare. Nobody we know
has dogs to give away-leastways,
not good dogs"
20, yes, we can get a dog" an
swered Seth promptly. "The Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails has dogs to give away l was
reading something about 1t in the
paper yesterday. 1t says they pick
up stray dogs that nobody wants, and
lost dogs that no one claims, or that
have got turned adrift, and give them
away to anybody that will guarantee
them a good home. Ada" he contin-
ued firmly, I'm going into town to-
morrow to see that society, and I'm
coming home with a dog"
We'll, l suppose he can eat the
scraps" said his wife grudgingly. The
Imminence of the event startled-al-
most terrified-her but her husbands
eagerness quenched all further objec-
tons or her part. She even began
to picture their neat little home with
Its new occupant.
II hope he won't be noisy, ill-tem
pered dog, Seth" she said. "And
don't you get one that's going to
bark all night, unless there's burglars
round. And mind he isn't a biting
dog"
They discussed all manner of dogs
that night and finally settled upon a
fox terrier as likely to give the most
satisfaction. When Seth had depart
ed next morning Ada found, to hel
establishment, that she had become
almost as eager as her husband She
paced the floor nervously in the inter
walls between her duties, and once she
caught herself in the act of polishing
the chairs, as though some human
visitor were expected. Il wonder
what sort of dog Seth will bring back
with him." she unused.
And when at length Seth stood al
the door, detected and dogless, great
discomfort settled upon her.
Couldn't you find single dog tha
would suit, Seth?" she snapped out.
Couldn't get near EN-" her hus
band answered apologetically. g
found the society all right, but the
woman secretary wouldn't let me in
No, nor even finish what had begun
! m COW Io5o,t 0Ot tha m0rd sodoDt
out of my mouth before she asked me-
If I were married. Married 80 years,
/ answered, 80 years, ma'am, and tt
the best woman Then bring you
wife along she said. we don't have
dealings with men.
"You mean to say they take all tina
trouble about a dog?" inquired hi
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
@&AA%4

No matter how much a
girl loves a man she should
not become engaged to him
unless he distinctly men
tons a time when marriage
may result. -~.--.
The majority of girls
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
Like the Rest of Mankind.

"Well, Harry" said the visitor, play
fully, what are you doing for liv-
ing now?"
Why" replied the little fellow, sol
emily, Il do just the same as you
dol eat"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21

Sometimes when the
thermometer registers sway
up" and it rains, and then
the sun shines out over the
landscape, we sigh for a
change. No matter what,
but a change. Maybe it's a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21

President Eliot says
that city boys in college av-
erage better in physique
than country boys, and |
suppose the same COMPARE
son would hold good be-
tween poor city boys and a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21

The odd nut-cracker stile here pic
tured was discovered in Cheshire,
England, by a cycling tourist. In or
der to pass through it the two center
pieces are drawn apart, and when they
are released they are automatically
brought together by means of spring
at the bottom. Thus it is unnecessary
for one to climb, and cattle are pre-
vented from straying.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21

What makes baseball popular the fact that everybody
dissatisfied with the way it is going
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21

Note how effective is the canoe grim destroyer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-08-21
your own,

Hitch your wagon to star, but not your horse 70 TT
your own. ~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-07-18
POOlesVlIIe Items.
evening

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Pope and Mr..
Benjamin Fyffe, of Baltimore. and Mr..
Thomas Fyffe and wife. of Washington,
are guests of Mrs. Thos. Fyffe, Sr.
Mrs. j. T. Williams is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Stryder, in Charlestown. W. Va.
Mrs. c. b. Hall and Miss Clarine Fletchall
are visiting Mrs. Halls brother, DR.. II. r.
Phillips. of Penn Yam, N. Y.
James Bosley, farmer of this vicinity.
is in Maryland University Hospital, where
he recently underwent an operation for
appendicitis. His condition is reported as
favorable.
Mr. Hillard, Of Beallsville, is a patient
in the Frederick City Hospital.
H. W. Spurrier, accompanied by Messrs.
Frye and Cruitt and Mr. Swami, Confed-
crate veteran of Richmond. spent last
Thursday on the Gettysburg battlefield.
Misses Jessie Elgin and Emma Hodgson
have returned from visiting relatives in
Rockville.
Miss Bertha Fletchall is visiting her aunt.
Mrs. r. S. Owens. at WaynesborO. Va.
Mrs. E. L. Hardcastle has returned to her
home in Saluda, Va.
Miss Katherine Walling is at Atlantic
City for several weeks.
Mrs. Arthur Elein has returned from a
visit to her mother Mrs. J. f. Carpenter,
in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pyles and son have
returned to their home, in Hancock, from
visit to Mrs. Pyles parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vim. T. Griffith.
At its annual meeting the WOman's Club
elected officers as follows: President. Miss
Mamie D. Poole; vice president, Mrs. How
ard Griffith; secretary and treasurer. Mrs.
James W. Darby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Troupe Ainsworth and
family, of Washington, are spending the
summer at Mrs. Ainsworth's former home
here.
The Woman's Club entered upon its new
years work with the meeting held July
10th with Mrs A. p. Fletchall Britain
before written history" was ably treated
by Mrs. J. T. Williams. THE Druids" was
the subject of paper by Mrs. George
Willard.
PoOlesyille. Md July IA, 1918.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-07-18
Religious Notices.

Preaching at the M. E. Church South,
Rockville. every Sunday morning and even
ing by the pastor, Rev. F. M. Richardson.
Rev. Edward Minor will preach at the
Germantown Baptist Church next Sunday
morning at II o'clock and at Travilah
Sunday afternoon at 8 O'Clock
Services every Sunday, with preaching
in the morning and evening, at the Rock
vile Baptist Church. Rev. Oscar W. Hen
dersOn, minister.
Rev. Dr. George S. Duncan will preach in
the Cropley Presbyterian Church next Sun
day at II A. M. and in the Hermon Pres
byterian Church at Pm. Everyone most
welcome.
Services in the Presbyterian Church ::
Sabbath School at 10 A. M. A; morning wor-
ship at II A. M; popular service at 8
P. M. All are cordially welcomed to these
services.
On next Sunday, July 9th, at II A. M.
DR.. Fristoe, of Baltimore, will begin a
weeks special meetings at Seneca. All
are cordially invited to attend. Lewis
Jones, pastor.
Religious services will be held in the
Poolesville Baptist Church next Sunday at
II A. M; at Edwards Ferry mission at 8
P. M. and at Seneca mission at 8 p. M. A
cordial invitation extended to all. Lewis
Jones, pastor.
Rockville Christian Church. o. C. Barnes,
minister. services Sunday. July goth, 1913
Sunday School at 10 A. M. followed by
communion; Christian Endeavor Society
at tbs p. M. Preaching service at Hyatts-
town at II and 8 P. M. A cordial welcome
to all.
Services for Goshen Circuit, M. f. Church
South, April. May and June: Emory, first
and third Sundays, Sunday School at $3.50
A. M. and sermon at 1890 A. NJ. second
and fourth Sundays. Sunday School al
$50 p. M. and sermon at $3.50 p. M; COM
munion first Sunday. Goshen Church. first
and third Sundays, Sunday School at 2:30
P. NJ and sermon at $3.50 p NJ. second
and fourth Sundays, Sunday School at $50
A. M. and sermon at 1890 A. M; COM
munion, second Sunday in June.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-07-18
esville, Md. July IA, 1918.
Jennie Smith Picnic.

Arrangements are being made for the
thirty-second annual reunion Of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad employees. known
throughout the system as the Jennie
Smith" picnic, at Harper's Ferry. July
3lst. A program will include several novel
features and it is expected that the 1918
gathering will surpass all previous ones in
interest and enjoyment
As on former occasions, Miss Jennie
Smith. railroad evangelist, who originated
the reunion idea just thirty-two years ago
and who has loyalty attended every one
Of them, will be the central figure Of the
day. She will give one Of her interesting
talks to her boys" who have named the
picnic in her honor. Miss Jennie, as she
is afTectionately termed by the railroad
men, has devoted lifetime to work
among them.
Generally this annual festival attracts
from five to six thousand to the historic
little island at Harper's Ferry. and II Is
expected that this years attendance will
break all previous records.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-07-18
or Local Interest.

Some People We Know and We will Profit
BY Hearing About Them.
This is a purely local event.
1t took place in Rockville.
Not in some faraway place.
You are asked to investigate it.
Asked to believe a citizens word
To confirm a citizens statement.
Any article that Is endorsed at home
Is more worthy Of confidence
Than one you know nothing about.
Endorsed by unknown people.
John Z. West. Main ST., Rockville. Md,
says. Il gladly confirm all said regard
ing Doan's Kidney Pills when publicly
endorsed them in 1907. or and on for
almost three years. suffered from kidney
and bladder trouble. was stiff and sore
and knew that my kidneys were disor-
dered. The kidney secretions were dis
tressing In passage. DOan's Kidney Pills,
obtained at Wilson'S Drug Store, relieved
all these difficulties and benefited me in
every way. have recommended this rem
edy to several other people and in each
instance where II has been tried, benefit
has been received"
For sale by all dealers Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York, sole
AGENTS for the United States. Remember
the name--D0an's-and take no other.
Advertisement
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-07-18
Sunday School Convention.

The following is the program Of the
Sunday School Convention, Washington
Grove. July 81:
MORNING SESSION.
Devotional exercises. 10 O'Clock.
Business. l015.
Music, 1890.
Address, Sunday School Architecture.
by Rev. X. G. KoOntz-10:45.
THE Call for Men," Rev c. d. Lafferty
1055.
THE Sunday School and Public Worship.
Rev John r. Henderson. HOS.
Music. Ills.
Address, Mr.. Leavell, 1l:25.
Address. Mr.. X. L. Hooper. ll:50.
Benediction. Rev. Homer Welsh. 1890.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Devotional exercises. Rev J. f. Fort
2:30.
Superintendents' conference. Mr.. C. w.
Prettyman. Leader, PAS.
Music. 3:15.
Address. Child Conversion" Rev. II. p
Hamill. $50.
Business, 400.
Benediction. Rev. o. A. Gillngham.
The Browningsville band will furnish
music at both sessions.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-07-18
In MemOr1am.
MAGNUS S. THOMPSON

Mr.. John L. Easton died at his home,
near Layhill. Md. on June 2lst, 1913. He
was born August 9th. 1885. near Ellicott
City. but for many years had been a resi-
dent Of Montgomery county
He leaves seven children TO mourn their
loss, four sons. Nathan, Marshall, Andrew
and James, and three daughters, Mrs. Mary
Hazen. Mrs. Lewis Leizear and Mrs. C. A.
Van Horn. also several grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
His funeral took place from Layhill M.
+. Church on June 23rd. lnterment was
in the cemetery adjoining the church
Mr.. EastOn had been faithful member
Of the Layhill Church for many years,
having been Sunday School superintendent
for several years, until III health forced him
to give up his work few months before
his death.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-07-18
For County commissioner.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the Second
Collection District, subject to the decision
of the Democratic primaries.
CLARENCE M. GRIFFITH.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the Fifth
Collection District, subject to the decision
of the Democratic primaries.
july Is HAZEL W. CASHELL
hereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner from the Second
Collection District of Montgomery county.
subject to the decision of the Democratic
primaries.
apr 18 EUGENE A. McATEE.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the Fifth
Collection District Of Montgomery county,
subject to the decision of the Democratic
primaries.
apr II ODORIoN W. ROBY.
hereby announce myself n candidate
for County Commissioner from the Second
Collection District of Montgomery county,
subject to the decision Of the Democratic
primaries.
apr JAS. d. YOUNG.
hereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner from the Second
Collection District Of Montgomery county,
subject to the decision Of the Democratic
primaries.
mar ~ JOHN X LEWIS.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the First
Collection District Of Montgomery county
subject to the decision Of the Democratic
primaries.
mar 28 VIM. II. GRIFFITH.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the First
Collection District Of Montgomery county
subject to the decision Of the Democratic
primaries. -.-.
CRITTENDEN II. WALKER
feb 21-tp
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the First
Collection District Of MONTGOMERY county,
subject TO the decision Of the Democratic
primaries. -
X. T.. KANODE.
feb l4.tp Gaithersburg, Md.