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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Roses In the Days Work.

To the attention of those persons who
believe they have done all they should
do when they have worked the speci-
fed number of hours and performed
the duties specified in their bonds the
example of w. H. Bancroft, vice presi-
dent Of the Salt Lake road, is respect
fully referred.
When Mr.. Bancroft was a younger
man he acted as agent at way station
in deserted part of the west. One
day the president of the road happened
to stop and noticed, to his surprise. that
instead of the usual bare surroundings
the small shack was literally set in a
bower of roses. He went inside, took a
look at Bancroft. got his name and put
him down for promotion.
"a man who will take such care Of
company property would be good
man in higher place." he said as the
train pulled out. And Mr.. Bancroft
has been going higher ever since.
There are a good many ways Of plant
ing roses about our everyday work.
Anyway, it's an experiment worth the
trying.-New York American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Graduating Grease.

Grease In the sink is often a cause
of disease. 1t cannot but accumulate
from dishes and utensils. and when
small bits Of vegetable matter adhere
to 1t shelter Is given to mischievous
bacteria. Besides. grease will clog the
drain and become menace and an In.
convenience. The surest and simplest
cleansing agent Is strong solution Of
washing soda and boiling water. The
sink should first be scrubbed with
soapsuds and the hot solution then
dashed down the drain. This cleaning
should be done at least once q week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Thu AXacinfh.

The hyacinth gets its name from
Greek mythology. According to the
story as told by Ovid. Hyaclnthus. a
beautiful boy. was the son of Spar
tan king and the favorite of Apollo.
Zephyrus. being envious Of the attach
ment Of Apollo and Hyacinthus. 80
turned the direction of QUOT which
Apollo had pitched while at play that
1t struck the head of Hyacinthus and
slew him. The fable concludes by
making Apollo transform the body Of
his favorite into the flower that bears
his name
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
The Dozen,

In all the civilized countries Of the
world thirteen Is referred to as being
somebody's dozen" In America. Aus.
tralia, Great Britain (present day. and
several other lands that number IL said
to be bakers Dozen" In Italy 1t is
referred to as the "cObbler's dozen"
there being a tradition that there was
formerly a law which compelled cob
blers to put twelve tacks or nails
around the edge of boot heel. Final
iy, when the nails became cheap. a
center nail was driven for luck.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Eranklin's Kite Experiment.

Commenting on Benjamin Franklin's
kite experiment. which proved that
lightning and electricity are the same.
q scientist says: LIT was one Of the
most brilliant examples Of luck yet
recorded. To attempt the extraction
of lightning flashes from q lowering
sky was almost suicidal. Even at this
late day timid persons occasionally fly
to feather, beds. sit on glass legged
chairs or find refuge In rubber boots
during thunderstorms. A repetition OF
Franklin's experiment cost his immedi.
ate imltatOrt his life"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned city clerk for the fur
nishing of the following quantity
and dimension of sewer pipes to be
used by the city. Bids must be in
on or before the 31st day of May,
1913. Right to reject all bids re
served. 200 of Is in. pipe, 241 of 20
in. pipe, 2 tees of 70 in. pipe with
10 in connection. 2-45 of 20 in pipe,
40 tees of 10in pipe with 8 in con
nection, 10 in pipes, IL in pipes, 8 in
pipes. L. N. Clausen. City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Most Famous Saying.

"What Is the most famous saying
ever made by manY an editor asked.
Some thought that Caesar, some
thought that Socrates, some that Lin
coin, some that Nelson, had said the
most memorable thing, but finally the
palm was awarded to Euclid. the
mathematician.
Euclid went to Alexandria to teach
Ptolemy Softer, the king OF Egypt
mathematics. Ptolemy plodded at his
problems a week or two and then asked
Euclid impaiently II there was not
some special, shorter way by which he
could be taught.
"Sire," Euclid answered, there IL no
royal road to learning"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Fire and Water.

Why does water put out fire? Water
reduces the temperature of the flame
below the point of ignition; therefore it
cannot burn. Water does not smother
the flames even when the burning brand
Is completely immersed In a tank OF
water. because the first contact puts
out the f1re--that is. reduces the tenn
perature Of the fame below the point
Of ignition.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

According to the estimates Of gov.
eminent expert. who has given much
attention to the study Of the remarka-
BILE phenomena of dust and sand storms
In the arid regions Of the west. every
cubic mile Of the lower air during an
ordinary dry storm" contains at least
225 tons Of dust. while In severe storms
Of this kind as much as 10000 tons of
dust and sand may be contained in a
cubic mile Of afr. Dust storms some
times last for twenty or thirty hours.
Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
UNITED DOCTORS
Will be st Wdshburn Hotel June
9Th, 1918. Hours 10 a. m.
to 8 p. m.

The United Doctors, licensed by
the State of Wisconsin for the treat
ment of deformities and all nervous
aud chrnnic diseases Of men, women
md children, offer TO all who call on
this trip. consultation, examin-
alton, 8dvice free, making no
charge whatever, except the actual
cost of treatment. Ali that is asked
in return for these valuable services
is that every person treated will
state the result obtained to their
friends and thus prove to the sick
and afflicted in every city and locali-
ty, that at last treatments have been
discovered that are reasonably sure
and certain in their effect.
These doctors are among Americas
leading stomach and nerve special
lists and are expert in the treat
ment of chronic diseases and so
great and wonderful have been their
results that in many cases it is hard
to find the dividing line between
their skill and miracle.
Diseases of the stomach, intest-
ines, liver, blood, skin, nerves.
heart, spleen, kidneys. or bladder,
rheumatism, sciatica, diabetes, bed
wetting. tape worm. leg ulcers, weak
lungs and those afflicted with long,
standing, deep seated, chronic di-
seases, that have baffled the skill of
the family physician should not fail
to call. Deafness often has been
cured in sixty days.
According to their system no
more operations for appendicitis,
gall stones, tumors. goiter, piles,
etc., as these diseases are treated
without operation or hypodermic
injection.
They are among the FIRST in Amer
lea TO earn the name of "Bloodless
Surgeons" by doing away with the
knife, with blood and with all pain
in the successful treatment OF these
dangerous diseases.
If you have kidney or bladder
troubles bring two ounce bottle of
your urine for chemical analysis and
microscopic examination.
No matter what your ailment may
be, no matter what others may have
told you, no matter what experience
you may have had with other physi
clans, it will be to your advantage
to see them at once. Have it for
ever settled in your mind, If your
case is incurable they will give you
such advice as may relieve and
STAY the disease. Do not put off
this duty you owe yourself or friends
or relatives who are suffering be-
cause of your sickness, as visit at
this time may help you.
Worn-out and rundown men or
women, no matter what you ailment
consult them. 1t costs you nothing.
Remember, this last free offer is
for this visit only.
Married ladies come with their
hus bands and minors with their
parents.
German spoken, Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

We have just added cement build
ing blocks and silo blocks to our line.
When in need call on William Olson
for prices.
r. A. Herring made business trip
to Duluth yesterday. Mrs. Herring
went up today and will return with
Mr.. Herring.
Holsteins For Sale. Woodland
Stock Farm. Young bulls, service
able age, bull calves, also.'a few cows
and heifers. All registered and OF
choicest breeding, Are first class
individuals, tuberculin tested, light
or dark colored. Write Edward
Freese, Mgr. Cornell, Wis. 5-13.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Sweetheart Of robin Adair."

"Robin Adair" was written by Lady
Caroline Keppel. the daughter OF the
Earl of Albemarle. Robin was real
character. a young Irish doctor who
had beep forced by a scandalous ad-
venture to leave Ireland and seek his
fortune In England. Chance threw n
rich patient In his way. lady Of quail
lty, and Mt her house he met Lady Car
oline. and the result was a case OF love
at first sight on both sides. Her par
ents objected and sent her away. and
during her absence she produced the
Wong
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
About Qoilies.

II doilies and tab,s centers are made
at home instead Of hemming the edge
1t is much better to buttonhole stitch It
This can be easily done II two circles
are drawn with common lead pencil on
the linen, about one.sixteenth Of an
inch apart. then buttonhole stitched
between lines with pearl edge to the
outside. When finished. cut away linen
round edge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

When baby suffers with eczema
or some itching skin trouble, use
Doan's Ointment. A little of it goes
a long way and it is safe for child
rem. Soc box at all stores.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
A Snap on Land

I have snap to offer on forty
acre tract of land located three miles
from the city in good farming dis
trict. Good house and barn and
small clearing. Owner is in need
OF money and will sell cheap. For
particulars inquire of W. a. Robin
son at once.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Mixed.

A professor at one Of the Australian
universities informed his class that
''the darkest hour In the day is in the
middle Of the night at 8 o'clock In the
morning." On another occasion the
same professor made his apology for
the intricacies of statement by add.
Ing, II can't give you an easier expla-
nation without making 1t more diff
cult"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Awkwardly Put.

This Is one of the things one would
rather have put differently: Mr.. Bum
blepup tat fancy dress balD-I must
apologize for coming i'm ordinary even
ing dress HOstess-Well. yOu really
have the advantage Of us. We're all
looking more foolish than usual, and
you're nOt.--LOndOn Punch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite. and what l did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters reached the cause. -
J. HI. Walker, Sunbury. Ohio.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Sharn Practice.

II took her home in taxicab. She
asked me to come In and meet her
mother. | told the taxicab man 10
wait. Her mother proved very enter
tanning"
EYES,"
+ 1.-THE taxicab man waited two hours. :"
"What's the answer"
"Why, l found out afterNard that
her mother was stakeholder in the
taxicab mpany."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

See William Olson when you need
plaster board, patent plaster
Universal Finish, Cement. Lime,
Salt and all kinds of building
materials. A full stock always on
hand.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

Constipation causes headaches, in
digestion, dizziness drowziness. For
a mild, opening medicine, use Uoan 8
Reeulets. 25c a box at all drug
stores.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer cut. bruise, brrise,
burn or scald. Be prepared. Thou
sands rely on DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil. Your druggist sells it. 25c
and SOC.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
School Boards.

School Boards,
wAsHBuRN. WIS.,
Pres, Chr. Christianson. L. N. Clausen, Sec
s. A. Oscar. City Superintendent
Accidents will happen, but the
best-reg ulated families keep DR..
Thomas eclectric Oil for such
emergencies. L: subdues the pain
and heals the hurts. For Sale by
all Druggists. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
BY order of Board of Health
DOING THEIR DUTY

Scores of Times Readers are Learn
ing the Duty of the Kidneys.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
One Minute Cough Cure
Eos. Coughs, Colds and Group.

Tea-Drlnklng Festivss.
The great annual tea-drinEing festh
val in connection with the churt hes
and chapels of Blackburn, England.
was celebrated recently. the numbez
Of the participants being estimated q
$4,000.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
Notice..

Notice is hereby given to all prop
erty owners of the city of Washburn
to clean up their alleys and the
AUDITING property before the 18th
day of May, after which the same
will be cleaned by the city and ex
pense cearged to the abutticg prop
erty.
BY order of Board of Health
The Fairmont Nurseries of Fair
mont, MIMI, Box 1856 are offering
$4,000 Apple Trees for spring de-
livery at from 4c to 16c each.
Wanted-Man and wife for work
on farm. Inquire at Times office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-22
EOLEYSHONEYAr6TAR
%tops the cough and heals iunGs

w. q, MAxoY, d. M. MAxoY. NJ. T.. JACOBS
President. Vice President Asst. CAST
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
cEcILToN HAPPENINGS.

Special to TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
CECILTON. Md. Dec. 30.-Mr. and
Mrs. J. r. Steele OF Chesapeake City
have been staying with Mr.. and Mrs.
James T. Watts.--Lewis Cuiikshank OF
Philadelphia is spending the holiday
with his parents here, Miss Georgia
Wamslcy of Principle. Nd, is spending
her vacation in Cecilton.- Misses Al
verta Ferguson and Ada Davis are at
home for the holdays.--Mrs. George
Riekard has her niece, Miss Leona Yates
of near Earleville for visitor. Mrs
Mollie Manlove has been staying with
relatives near Middletown.-Mr Pick
ron Smith and children spent part OF
Nlast week with Wilmington relatives
Miss Blanche Brown has returned home
after spending several months in Nortl
Carolina.-M and Mrs. William Speal
have with them Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Baker of Tennessee for guests.-Mis
Hilda Ostrom OF Western Marylan,
College is at home for the holidays
The young men of town gave thei
( Christmas dance on Friday evening il
( the Junior o. U. A. NJ Hall
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
MARMIcK,s Mans N0TES.

Special to TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
WARWICK, Md, Dec. 30.-Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Padley have returned
from visit with friends in Philadel-
phia.-Miss Katie Carroll has return
ed home after a visit with relatives
in North East Elmer Pierce.of Earls-
VILE is spending some time with his
sister. Mrs. William Russeill.--Mrs.
Vereva Vinyard. who has been stay
ing with her daughter, Mrs Guy
son, at North East, has returned
home Miss Blanche Wright is
spending the holidays with relatives
in Philadelphia --Gervis G. Hill. of
Goldey College. Wilmington, is home
for the holidays Eva Holden is
at home after visit with relatives
at Bristol. Pa.-Misses Lena and Nell
lie King. OF Wilmington, spent Christ
mas with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis p. King, near town.-The NJ p.
sunday School gave their Christmas
entertainment on Friday evening last
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
nurnrNs nEsrrnArr rLlenr.

n ENERAL CARRANzA has served public notice
NJ that Mexico will repudiate the OF resident
duerta. particularly with respect to the national rail-
ways OF that intry. General Villas latest announce
is that nothing less than he fall OF Huera and
lis banishme~t from the country VIII be consid
red preliminary toward peace In the Mexican
epubiic. He adds that any oyerures for compromise
viii be treated with contempt by the Constitutional
sts.
II Generals Carranza and villa mean what they say
President Hu rita, doubt, viii experience difficulty
obtaining the money he needs to finance his cam-
)aign against the Constitutionasts With the United
States Government avovedly against Huera and with
the Constitutionasts making great headway
against him and procaimng policy Of reputation
and compromise big ioney lend rs will not be
disposed TO the Mexican President by repen-
shing his depleted treasure chest. II the Con
ttutor lists can destroy Huertas credit home and
abroad the blow viii be staggering because
his government is weli-nigh bankrupt and it is
with difficulty he can S4ep his unpaid and disheart-
en- ID forces in the field.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
AIS BANKS ASK
NEW PRIVILEGE
But 1t is Not Expected That
Many Eventually Will Re-
main Outside Fold
HAVE SIXTY DAYS
TO ENTER SYSTEM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.--An official
count shows that AIS banks have ap
piled to the Treasury Department for
Incorporation under the new Federal
reserve system authorized by the Glass
Owen law. OF these, 422 are national
banks and 33 are state banks or savings
and trust companies.
There are about 1890 members of the
existing national banking association
which the Fed, reserve system will
supersede al less than per cent. OF
these have signifed their acceptance ot
the new law.
A list Of the banks which have .ap.
piled was compiled by George R. Cook
sey, private secretary to Secretary ci
the Treasury McAdoo. IL was the first
complete list compiled and the first
accurate count made since President
Wilson signed the new law ON Decem-
Der %.
Number 0verestimated.
Publication OF the list occasioned sur
prise IN financial circles because the
number had been grossly overestimated
ar.ous estimates had been published
varying from 700, TO 1000 Based on
these estimates, rosy optimism pervad
ed Administration quarters at what was
considered "the suddenness' with which
the national banks. which at various
legislative stages indicated their disap
proyal OF the Federal reserve law, were
turning about and accepting its proyi-
sions
The opinion which the figures are re-
parded as substantiating. is that the
national banks have determined to avail
themselves of the go days allowed to
them in which to examine the law be.
fore deciding as to whether or not they
shall Join the new system. IL is said
that most OF the larger national banks
have their legal forces at work on ths
measure and it Is believed that the.
intend to have the bill scrutinized close
~ before they reach conclusions.
Studying New System.
The apparent conservati,n OF the ma
tional banks as disclosed thus lar il
not received as convincing evidence that
many viii remain outside OF the reserve
system and according to the law, relin
quish their privilege of doing a reserve
I business at the end Of the 80 days no
tce, which will be forwarded on Feb
mary % to banks which have not for
mally applied for admission. II is look
ed on as merely wholesome inclination
by the banks to adopt a practic"l an'
businesslike attitude toward a measure
which involves such potentialities 10
them.
The fact that only % banks othe
than national banks have applied j
similarly not considered as dednitel
Indicative of the policy which that elias
Of banks will assume finally Thos
banks naturally are far less familia
with the provisions of the former ma
tional banking laws than are the ma
tional banks.
Probably longer time viii be re
quired for the definition OF a genera
policy by these banks than viii be take
by the national banks. The Fcderi
reserve act places no time limit on tn
acceptance OF their applications 70
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
LIFE SAVERS SPLENDID AcHIEvEmRNrs.

q SPLENDID showing tor the United States Life
Saving Service is made IN the report of 8.
Kimball, general superintendent of that branch Of
Federal work II recites that although during the hs
cal ended June 30 last there 1743 casualties
at the highest number in the hiftory Of the life
saving service only 90 vessels lost and only rs
persons drowned.
Assertion is made by superintendent Kimball that
cargoes valued at s13,Se0Oo0 saved by the SER
vice. and that the crews assisted by cutters
and wreckng vessels assisted 1854 vessels, valued.
with their cargoes at s6Os29S5 and carrying 516s
persons. In add ton, the life warned 1872
vessels W ich venturng into dangerous waters
and aid to 2ss vessels by supplying emergency
pilots carrying persons ships and shore and
caring fo- officers and
That is splendid record OF achievement by men
who receive comparatively small pay for humane
and hazardous work and whose services do obtain
from the general public the appreciatve recognition
they deserve.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
NEWS NOTES OF
DELAWARE CITY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL q
DELAWARE CITY, Del, Dec. 80 u.
dance win be given for the benefit of tn.
fire company ON New Years Eve and no i,
on the evening of January l. The com
mittee in charge consists Of Charles Tu
gend. Ralph Mulligan, Howard None.
and Irwin Cats
Rufus Yearsley has bought from tn,
Martin Cunning estate, the house an1
lot, on the corner of Second and Ham
ilton strets for 81 100.
w. Coale delivered am adrhess oi
as Christianity Failmel" before tho.
Andrew and Philip Society of the Pres
byterian Church ON Sunday evening.
II. p. Scott, Harlan G.. Scott, Sidney
Scott, Charles Tugend and Grover Millel,
shot sixteen rabbits and fifteen parts
ridges ON Saturday afternoon in Theo'
dore Cark's wood.
Fred Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben.
jamin Moore, was bitten by a dog onl
Saturday afternoon. The wound was
cauterized.
First Lieutenant and Mrs. Donald NJ
Ashbridge have left here for Fort Mon
roe. Va. where he has been ordered for
instruction. Lieutenant Ashbridge has
stationed about here for nearly five
years.
Personals Miss Anne E. Hemphill. All
bert Hemphill and Carlisle Spicer were
Wilmington visitors on Friday. r..
Carty of Wilmington has been visiting
friends here Howard Money was a vis-
itor in Wilmington ON Wednesday.
Charles Schaefer has ] en- visiting his
parents here Mr.. and Mrs. Newlovc
have been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Pattcrson-Ra Raymond b.
Aker Of Philadelphia has been visiting
his mother Sergeant +. G.. stump
was a recent visitor in Wilmington
Frank Davidson has been visiting his
family here-Henry Rey 1 of Borden
town. \. j has been visiting his moth
or here-.loseph Iielinski has been visit
ing ii Philadelphia Miss Greta Holli-
day Of West Chester Normal School is
spending the Christmas vacation with
her mother here-Charles Warner has
been visiting in Landsdowne, Pa.-fred
Pennington of Newark mas been visiting
his parents ere-Frank Money has been
spending some time h his mother
Philip Armstrong was a Wilmington vis-
itor on Saturday-Miss Mary Penning-
ton of Buena Vista. Va. has been visit
ing her relatives here-Clarence Messig
was a Wilmington visitor on Saturday
John Neeff has been visiting his parents
here Edgar SaNton who has been at
I Des Moines. la. has returned TO his par
ents near here-Aliss Alida Blake OF
West Chester Normal School has been
visiting her parents. Captain and Mrs
c. w Blake-Alrs. Ollie J. Noshell- her
daughter Myrtle and Miss Mildred Bend
Ter OF Port Penn have been visiting Mrs
Samuel 4. Armstrong, Jr.-J. Carl AkeT
of Middlesboro. KY, has been visiting his
mother Mrs. NJ. Aker-John Wortz OF
Wilmington has been visiting relatives
here.