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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
A LEARNED COOK.
He Gave a German Astronomer tho
Surprise of His Life.


Surprise of His Life.
GLOW does it happen that the
commanders of French vessels, with
thirty-four schools of photography
in the kindgom, do not know how
to calculate longitude by lunar dis
tances, while even the cooks and
negroes of American vessels under
stand it ?" So in 1917 asked Baron
Won Zach, one of the first astrono-
mers in Germany. No wonder he
was astonished and puzzled, for he
had just come from remarkable
interview on board the first large
American yacht, Cleopatra's Barge.
The baron tells his own story, to be
found in the historical collections
Of the Essex institute, Salem:
81 ventured on board of the
American vessel, the Cleopatra's
Barge, at Genoa. All the city
crowded to see the magnificent pal
ace of Neptune. went among 9th
ers. The owner was on board. He
was a gentleman of fortune.
"The captain was a lively old gen.
tleman, a cousin to the owner, and
his son was on board also. In max
ing some inquiries respecting my
friends and correspondents l men,
toned DR.. Bowditch. The captain
answered:
"tHe is a friend of our family
and our neighbor in Salem. My
son was his pupil. 1t is properly my
son and not I who navigates this
vessel
81 observed to the young man:
"fYou have had so excellent a
teacher you cannot fail to be &C
quainted with the science. In max
ing Gibraltar what was your error
in longitudep
"'Six miles,
"eYour calculations were very
correct. How did you keep them"
"tBy chronometer and by the
lunar distances
"'You know how to calculate by
lunar distances?' / exclaimed.
"The young man seemed little
offended by my question and replied
with some warmth:
"How to calculate by lunar dis
tancesl Why, our cook can do thatp
"FYour oookP I cried.
"Here I was informed that the
vessels cook had q taste for navi-
CATION.
"That is he,' said the young cap
tain, pointing to a negro in the aft
er part of the vessel, wearing a
white apron, with a fowl in one
hand and carving knife in the
other.
"'Come here, John' called the
old captain. Answer this gentle
mans questions
"By what method do you calcu-
late lunar distances !? | inquired. To
my amazement he replied:
"Tt makes no difference. l use
the methods Of Maskelyne, Lyons
| or Bowditch, but 1 prefer those of
Dunthorne.'
81 could hardly express my sur
prise.
"'Go,' said the captain, lay aside
your fowl and bring your books and
Journal and show your calculations
"He returned with an armful OF
books, showed his calculations,
made with admirable precision, and
answered my questions in correct
nautical terms"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
(Julv TITO AuQ. 2S)

July IL to Aug. 28
STATE OF WISCONSIN; IN CIRCUIT
COURT FOR bayfield, COUNTY.
Bayfield, County Land Company, Plaintiff,
VS.
John A. Orb and Mrs. John A. Orb, his wife,
Theodore Oehne, Ann e. Tingley. the Chica-
go Consolidated Brewing s. Mailing Company
and Conrad Seipp Brewing Company,
Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin: To Said Defend
ants:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after the service Of this
summons. exclusive of the day of service,
and defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid: and in case of your failure
so to do, judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the COM
plant. John Walsh.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p. o. Address: Washburn, Bayfield, Coun.
ty, Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
w. C.. T. u.

Mrs. w. III. Thrall was reelected
nresident of the Washburn W. G. 7,
U. organization at the annual meet
ing held at her home Aug ~. In
addition to the annual election,
reports were received from officers
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
Elect Officers

The following officers were elect
ed at tie meeting of the Methods
Ladies Aid society held yesterday
afternoon:
President, Mrs. E. E. Wleman
Vice-pres., Mrs. Nick hurschner
Secretary, Mrs. Chas. Anderson
Treasurer. Mrs. VIM. Philbrick.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
LIFE AND WORK.

ISN'T 1t strange that princes and kings
l. And clowns who caper In sawdust
rings
And common people, like you and me,
Are workers for eternity?
zach Is given a bag Of tools.
~ A shapeless mass and a book OF rules
And each must make ere life be flown
A stumbling block or a stepping stone.
-Tamar Faed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
TRoPic MOONLIGHT.

r VOW soft the moonlight %
my south!
How sweet the south In
u soft moonlight
want 70 kiss her warm.
sweet mouth
As she Mes sleeping here tonight.
How stilii / do not hear a mouse.
l see some bursting buds appear;
hear God in his garden-hear
Him trim some flowers for his
house.
I hear some singing stars: the
mouth
or my vast river sings and sings
And pipes on reeds OF pleasant
things
OF splendid promise Of my south:
My great south woman. soon to rise
And tiptoe up and loose her hair,
Tiptoe and take from out the skies
Gods stars and glorious moon to
wear!
Joaquin Miller Oiled Feb. II. 1919.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
DIRECTORY
Officers.

Mayor II. III Peavey
Clerk L. N. Clausen
Treasurer Nels Lee
Assessor M H. Robinson
Chief of Police Gideon Chauvin
Health Officer II. r. Spears
Pound Master Wallace Boushey
Aldermen-E. Bryan, George FluCk Amos
Nelson. E. A. White. Hans Amply, Andrew
Peterson Chas p. Lysager, Ole Thoreson,
Il. A. Herring. Andrew Faulk, Jake Dibbell.
Standing Committees
Judiciary rules and ordinances-E. Bryan,
r. A. Herring, Jake Dibbell.
Finance and claims-Hans AMPLY, Edw.
Bryan, Chas. p. Lysager.
Licenses and Assessments-Ed. White. r. A
Herring, Ole Thoreson.
Stationery and Printing!. A. He ring. Ole
Thoreson and George Fluck.
Charities and Cemetary GroundS--Andrew
Peterson. Ed. White, George Fluck.
Sanitary Affairs and Sewerage-Wm. Felix.
Jake Dibbell, Edw. Bryan.
Education. Public Buildings. Public Property
and Public Grounds-A. Z. Nelson. Andrew
Peterson, Andrew Faulk.
Sidewalks and Grading and aving Streets,
Repairs of Streets and Bridges-Chas. p.
Lysager. VIM Felix, Hans Amply.
Fire and Water Works-And. Faux, Ed.
White, VIM. Felix.
Lighting Streets and Public Buldings-A. E.
Nelson, George Fluck Edw. Bryan.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
Alpine Egg Dance.

A curious eastern custom has been
observed for many centuries in the
western Alps. One hundred eggs are
distributed over level space covered
with sand and the young men and
women perform a dance around them.
If couple are fortunate enough to fin
ish the dance without breaking an
egg 1t is taken as a token Of the COM
patibility of their temperaments and
they are betrothed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
ALWAYS Too Late.

"Old chap, didn't your better judg-
nent tell you not to make that invest
ment?"
mo; my better Judgment never tells
me anything until after I've gone and
made a COMPOUNDED fool of myself
Chicago Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
Breaking II Gently.

Maid-Thieves got into house In
this street last night and stole all the
silver. Mistress-What stupid people
to leave things unlocked! Whose
house was it? Maid-1t was No. Z.
Mistress-Why. that is our house! Maid
Yes, ma'am. but l did not want to
brighten you.-Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

II suppose you're going to Dr. Ma
sons funeral. grandpa"
"Oh," snarled the infirm old man,
don't talk to me about other peoples
funerals. It's as much as ! shall be
able to do to get to my own."-London
Answers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
About the Last.

Blobbs-When the time comes there
are mighty few men who want to die.
Slobbs-Yes; guess it's about the last
thing a man wants to do.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

Dt16nuant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO SAID DE.
FENDAN1
You are hereby summoned to appear with
In twenty days after serv ce # this sum
d, fend the above entitled actiO. in the court
afort said. and in case of your failure so to
do. judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand OF the complaint,
of which copy is herewith served upon
YOU.
A. W, SANBoRN
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Post Office address: Ashland, Ashland Co.,
Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
bayfield, COUNTY
FAIR
Program of Attractions

Tuesday, first day
Beginning at 100 p music by the Washburn band fol-
lowed by an opening address,
Gentemen's driving purse of $3.50
Free for all motorcycle race. 10 miles, heat $500
county Farmers horse without track recor 5000
Gymnasc aerial and preliminares of Bayfield, County
amatuer acts between the racing heats.
Wednesday, Second day
Chldren's Day
1870 p address by Hon. Irvine L. Lenroot member of
Congress from this district
217 pace and 213 trot race for purse of $4,000
Pony running 5000
bayfield, County automobile $500
Bayfield, County and other free attractions be-
tween the racing heats.
Thursday last day
Free for all trot or pace purse 100000
(Above purse is put up by business of Iron River)
Free for all horse 10000
Bayfield, County farmers whout track record $500
Final contest Bayfield, county amatuer acts $500
to be divided SIS 90 for first and $1,000 for second
The has secured several free acts that will be
on between the racing heats each day.
Meals will be served the fair grounds and provisions have
been made to feed and shelter everyone that comes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
WHO SHALL ARBITRATE?

Now, who shall arbitrate?
Ten men love what hate,
Shun what follow, slight what receive:
Ten who in ears and eyes
Match me, we all surmise,
They this thing. and that-whom shall
my soul believe?
Browning.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

Plaintiff
VS.
Adam Spehar,
DEPENDENT
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO SAID DE-
PENDENT:
You are herebv summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service. of this sum-
mons. exclusive of the day OF service, and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid. and In case of your failure so to
do Judgment will be rendered against YOU
according to the demand of the Complaint.
Of which copy is herewith served upon
you.
A. W. SANBoRN,
Attorney for the PIainti fl
Post Office address: Ashland, Ashland c o.
Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
Odd Case.

"The man they elected from the hall
was burning with rage"
ayes. and. strange to say, he was full
Of fire after they put him out. "-Balt-
more American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
Her Rival.

Jess-They went to the lake district
on their wedding trip. and Ethel was
wretched. Bess-What was the trOu-
BILE? Jess-George fell in love with the
scenery.-Cleveland Leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion salow? Liver needs waking
up. Don's Regulets cure bilious
attacks. % cents at any drug store
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
WISE AND UNWISE.

THO love and to be loved the wise would
l. give
All that for which alone the unwise live.
Walter Savage Landor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

Either 1 will find way or will
make one.-Sir Philip Sidney.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. NJ appetite, and what did
eat distressed me terribly. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters cured me. -
J. Fl. Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

Just Where He Sweeps.
Stude-Don't you ever sweep under
the carpet? Janitor-Yessuh; always
sweeps everything under the carpet
Yale Record.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
list pub. Aug. 14-7t)
Adam Spehar,

IN CIRCUIT OOURT:BAYFIELD COUNTY
The James w. Good Company
Plaintiff
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04
list pub. Aug. HIT
Tony Pavicic,

IN CIRCUIT COURT: COUNTY
The James w, Good Company.
Plaintiff
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-04

w. q. MAxCY, ID. M. MAxCY, M. 7. JACOBS
President. Vice President Asst. Cash
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1913-11-12

Tic Texas Wonder cures kidney
aad bl4dSr troubles. d.sso'fes gravel
Ires diabetes. weak aad anne backs
rheumot IN and an irregularit.es q
HEX .dae and Bladder d both men
.ad women Regulates Daader trou-
lies in children. i not sold BY your
lruegst aiI De sent 0y mail an r.
ii. - 500 one small bottle E
txo ma ls treatment AMI se.dom
faas to arfect a cure Send tor ties
tlmouia.s rom this and other states
Dc. F. W nan 292c Olive Street 81
Louis. SO. Sold by drlggists.-Ady.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
I'D Starve Before My First Story
Was Paid For"

very little, to proceed to the nearest
cxpRss Office and send the prayer
mill package to Miss zelda Tresham,
Maybrooli Then he went to his
rather cheerless room where he was
making struggle OF life trying TO
write for the newspapers.
Maybrook was the little country
town from which Earle had come six
months previous. zelda Tresham
was the one young lady in that vii
lage for whom he entertained n
warmer sentiment than she had ever
OWNED Tolman, making u visit to
the city. had come across Earle. Only
casually had Earle ventured to ask
about zelda. He had heard inclden-
tally that Tolman had been paying
some attentions to tho young lady.
and did not seek a gratuitous heart
ache by exploring the intimacy.
Earle knew that the erudlte Profes-
sor Tresham, the father OF zelda
was a great collector OF unique odd.
tiles. He had sent the prayer mill to
zelda hoping she might write to him.
At least It would show that he had
not forgotten her.
The next day Earle was sorry that
he had sent the little gift. He hap
pened to meet Tolman. The latter
dropped into a jewelry store and pro-
duced an exquisite little ring.
Il wish Won would engravo this for
me-" he said to the jewcler, and care
lessly scrubbed on card: Ward TO
zelda"
Earle CHANGED to glance ut the in
scription ordered. He said nothing
about 1t, but his heart sank Ike lead.
To him there was only one zelda
in the world. and he parted from Toll
man with the impression that what
he had just seen was an engagement
ring, and Miss zelda Tresham its
prospective recipient.
The conviction killed n good deal
Of the ambition OF the young writer,
lie changed his room for a cheaper
one. Things did not go very well
with him. He did not seem able to
break in with any regular publisher.
His struck the erratic routine OF q
penny-a.liner. Then, cheerless and
disappointed, he broke down. A III
of sickness followed. He was two
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
Owed Recognition to Emperor.

BpII had little success at the Phila-
delphia exhibition, and his invention
would have passed unnoticed even,
had II not been for Dom Pedro, the
emperor of Brazil. For the story we
are indebted to the Revue Scientlflque
Dom Pedro was inspecting the exhibit
ton, attended by his suite. when he
came across Graham Bell, whom he
remembered as teacher In & school
of deaf mutes. Dom Pedro came to
his stand and asked him to 'set his
machine going"
A wire crossed the room from wall
TO wall. Dom Pedro stood at the re-
ceiver and Bell at the transmitter. No
one understood exactly what was hap
pening, when suddenly the emperor
lifted his head dramatically and
shouted. In absolute amazement:
He's talking" The scientists in Dom
Pedro's suite rushed to verify thls ex-
traordinary announcement, and the
more they knew of electricity, the less
they would believe their cars" The
next day the newspapers were filed
with the news, and the telephone be-
came famous Immediately.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
Bows Mistake.

p. +. Fogarty Of the Northern Pa.
cifc railroad was talking in Portland
about the $10.00O,OOO order for new
equipment that he has just placed.
The cause of this order, the larg.
est of its kind on record he said, is
prosperity. Real prosperity. Not tho
kind young Husk encountered
Young Cornelius Husk was about
TO try his fortune in New York.
Now. Corny, his old grandmoth-
cr said, don't desert the narrow path
OF righteousness when you get to that
rich city where money is so plentiful
that they say the streets are even
paved with gold
"Husk promised his grandmother
to behave himself. and in due course
he reached New York, He got out
at the station and. started down Sew
enth avenue, when he saw. gllttering
in the gutter a bright ten.dollar gold
piece.
He picked up the coin joyfully. and
was about TO place II In his purse.
when a blind besgar caught his eye.
~ wave of genuine sympathy surged
through him and no handed the beg
gar his rich find.
Here, take IT, he said. 4 can see
EN-, you can't New York Times.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
VOICED ALL THEIR THOUGHTS
Office Boy the Only One Of the Crowd
Of "Mourners" Who Was Truth
fui in His Speech.

The treasurer OF the bank was dead.
Word had Just been received over the
telephone II was shortly after bust
ness hours, and as II by common con.
sent, all Of the employees gathered
together in little group.
81 feel az though had lost broth
err" said the assistant treasurer.
II shall never get over it," added
the cashier.
ut makes mo sick" whispered tho
paying teller.
ut Is very, very terrible" murmured
the receiving teller
81 shall think about It all night"
remarked the bookkeeper.
IT'S awful-awful! said the clerks.
There was a moments silence. then
the errand boy spoke.
81 wonder who'll got the job?" he
chirped
Everybody gave an involuntary
start. The errand boy had been q
mind rcader.-Puck
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
SHE REALLY CARED
And Earle Barton Discovered
That He Had a True Life
Partner.
BY FLORENCE LILLIAN HENDER.
SON.
"Golng-goIng-gone!"

golng-gone!'
The hammer of the auctioneer came
down with a final tap. The man OF
bids waved his hand towards the
cashiers desk Earle Barton paid
four dollars, gave his name and ad-
dress received n package wrapped
in tissue paper and regained his com
panion, Ward Tolman.
Whatever induced you to pay that
money for a toy that looked to me
like a cross between baby's rattle
and a nutmeg grater?" rallied young
Tolman.
Well, In the first place 1t was
cheap, and further, 1t is quite an odd
IT, replied Earle, but he did not dis
close for whom the purchase was in
tended.
What ia It, anyhow" inquired Toll
man.
1T is a called n prayer mill. sup
pose that doesn't tell you much, so
I'll show II TO you"
Earle removed the so.called toy
from its wrappings. It's form was
box like. with Il little ivory handle.
There was a slot across II, and as the
handle was turned silk ribbon
showed between two rollers. This
ribbon was covered with hero
glyphics printed In gold letters
The mill came from Thibet." said
Earle, 1T is made by the priests in
that great city of mystery. Lhassa. n
place where they visit the intrusion
OF a stranger with death, The de.
votee when he wishes TO pray. sim
ply turns tho mill and his work ia
done for him"
Il see" nodded Tolman carelessly;
"hut how do you come to know SO
much about these curios?"
Earle flushed deeply and evaded a
direct response. He went on to tell
that he had a certain liking for an
tiqucs. The auctioneer had interested
him by narratIng the story OF ma
live priest of Thibct travelling in the
United States, who had died in debt
and whose effects had been sold to
bury the poor fellow. The name OF
the man was engraved on the mill
Wuclphi."
The friends parted, Tolman. who
had money and position, to attend
some social function, Earle, who had
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
state Brick Plant Proposed.

Jefferson City.-The house commit
tee on penitentiary and reform
schools. of which +. l.. Wllleford is
chairman, considered a proposal TO
install q plant in the penitentiary to
manufacture brick for the use OF tho
state
The cost OF the machinery and
kllns Ia placed at $4,000. The plant
would furnish employment TO about
125 convlcts, who would turn out 49,.
900 bricks day at cost OF SIS n
thousand. II. l.. Dennison OF Dayton.
O., submitted the proposition, which
was favorably received by the commit.
tee and may be adopted.
With 600 convicts at work on the
roads of the state, l25 in the brick
factory and about 400 in the ice, Irvine
and electric plants, about half of the
eonvicts would be employed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27

cate, should make investigations and
consign those responsible. whoever
they might be, to custody, and that he
proceed to examine them In confor'
nifty with the law.
ut was agreed also that Attorney
General Castellanos, whose energy
and competency are well known,
should take action in this most unfor.
tunate affair.
According to the reports which
President Huerta received and com
municated to the ministers, group
of five individuals at point about
half way between the palace and the
penitentiary fired on the chauffeur OF
one of the automobiles which was I'M
der escort. The order was given for
more speed. Shortly afterwards an
other group, more numbered, sailed
from the cross streets, firing on the
escort. II seems that Madero and
Suarez at this point attempted to es-
cape.
president Huerta communicated TO
of the ex.president and tho exvice
president, adding that there was an
other person killed and two wounded,
according to the information he had
at the moment, without being exact
as TO which group these belonged. He
also informed the ministers that there
had been some arrests.
1.-THE secretary of foreign relations,
echoing the feeling of the government
and moved by personal sentiment
which has caused him to view with
horror the shedding of blood outside
of those cases wherein the law has
imposed the punishment. not only la.
ments the affair. but Is convinced that
the honor of the republic demands n
careful investigation and exemplary
punishment for those who may be
proven guilty of this act. whose tran
scendency can not be hidden
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-02-27
MORE SOLDIERS SENT
TO MOBILIZATION CITY

Washington, 24.-The Fourth bri-
gaSe today was ordered to join the
two brigadcs already ordered to mo
bilize at Galveston. Secretary Meyer
of the navy department, first told of
the killing of Madero and Suarez by
q reporter. said:
That is either the ending OF iras'
edy or the beginning OF greater one.
There win be no movement OF nava.
vessels now in view OF today's dcvel-
opmants. The navy is ready for any
contingency and the marine viii soon
be at Guantanamo, within easy reach
of Mexico"