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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

The secretary of the navy has abol-
ished port" and "starboard" as naval
terms for plain land lubbery right"
and left" But if the ruler of the
lands navee thinks that he can get
the salt-crusted Gloucester fishermen
to abandon the sea-going terms Of
their ancestory on his say-so, he has
sew eral other thinks due him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

There is some consolation for those
people In Chicago whose servant girls
are demanding the use of the parlor
at least one evening a week. The
gas bill will be cut down.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12


day by Director Durand, bureau of
the census, de-
WnIte PlagUe partment of COM
Victims Fewer merce, regarding
the causes of
death for the registration area of the
United States for 1911 the total num-
Der of deaths from all forms of tuber-
culosis during the year is given at
94,205, death rate of 1889 per 100,-
900. This shows a slight decrease
from the death rates Of previous
years.
The statistics show a marked in
crease in the number of suicides and
deaths by violence. On the subject of
suicides and other violent deaths the
report reads:
"The total number of deaths from
suicide in the registration area for
1911 was 1922, an increase of 1882
over the preceding year. There is a
tendency to apparent increase in the
death rate from suicide.
"The death rate of the white popu-
lation was higher than that of the
negro population. Among the regis
tration states, the highest death rates
from this cause were in California,
30.1; Montana, 27.8; Colorado, 21.7;
Washington, 2O.7; and Vermont, POI;
and among the cities of 100000 popu-
lation and over San Francisco, 1914;
St Louis, 37.7; Los Angeles, 37.2;
Denver, $3.50; and Oakland, 35.1."
OF the total number of deaths in
the registration area in 1911 classi-
fed as violent deaths Excluding sui
cide), 54,O2S, more than nine-tenths,
50,121, were of an accidental or unde-
fined character, the remainder being
due to homicide.
Reports on various other causes of
death are given, including scarlet
fever, 5,243 deaths or 8.8 per 100000
population; typhoid fever, 12,451
deaths or a rate of 81; measles, 1922
deaths giving a rate of ten, whooping
cough, 6,682 deaths or rate Of 11.3;
diphtheria, with a rate of 1879 per
100000 population; cancer, 44,024
deaths, rate of 74.3; infantile paraly-
sis, a death rate of Is; pneumonia,
with 1928 deaths, rate Of 1897, and
heart disease with S3,525 deaths and
a rate Of 1903
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

Grating is now traced back to the
time of the early Egyptians. It is
more than likely that the social philos-
ophers among the early Egyptians
found it quite an ancient practice in
their time
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

The meanest way yet suggested Of
raising revenue comes from a French
municipality, where they have been
trying to collect tax on baby car
riages.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.Adn
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

After a six weeks hike from his
home in Mississippi William Gregory,
former negro
Long "Hike" employee of sena7
For a Job. tor Vardaman'
limped, footsore
and travelstained, into the capital in
search of job. He got it. He went
to work the other day as porter in
the senate Office building, for Senator
Vardaman believed the display of grit
made by Gregory in search of office
deserved to be rewarded.
I'm glad William is here" said the
senator, "for he will prove an example
to the members of his race"
He added that this old employee
never would take a seat in a street
car while a woman was standing"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

The people who have money enough
do not seem to know it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12
His Backing
Was Strong.

ter at the neighboring crossroads
store. His name is Stephen Noah,
and when at last his application was
presented to Mr.. Flood for approval
he Endorsed it as follows:
Il take pleasure in supporting Mr..
Noah. We Floods supported him sew
eral thousand years ago.
"(Signed) II. c. FLOOD"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12


the United States for the calendar
year of 1912 we're
Corporations $3,oOo,OOO,oOO, an
Big Earnings. inc increase ess Of $780,
This amount will yield an income to
the federal government under the cor
poration tax law of $30,000,000 which
is $2,500,000, or per cent, greater
than year ago. Royal e. Cabell,
commissioner of internal revenue, has
just received returns from practically
all corporations, and today completed
assessments to the full extent of the
$30,000,000 which must be paid to the
government by June 80. In addition
100000 will come from delinquents
of previous years. Net corporation
earnings for 1911 decreased 2 per
cent. as compared with 1910. The fig
ures for 1912, however, showing an
increase of about 8 per cent. over
1911, were per cent. greater than
1910.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

The net earnings of corporations of
the United States for the calendar
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12

In bulletin made public the other
day by Director Durand, bureau of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-06-12
Long "Hike"
For a Job.

Representative Henry D. Flood has
constituent down in Spottsylvania
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01

the people: from 5 to in the after
noon, when it Is always crowded with
purchasers of excursion tickets. The
bureau runs nothing but railway ex-
cursions as it is a part of the state
railway system. In Sydney had re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. Harry Stead,
editor of the Australasian Review of
Reviews. seeking full Information
about the hands around the Pacific
movement and asking If he could
take part in promoting it. met Mr..
Stead in Melbourne and we talked
over the 'whoIe matter and I placed
him in touch with the officials and
others there who are interested in the
movement Hereafter the hands.
around-the-Pacific movement will have
an organ in the Review of Reviews
and an earnest worker In Mr.. Henry
Stead. l am now In constant CORE
spondence with the men all over Aus
tralasia who are most keenlya inter
ested in securing the white tourist
immigrant or investor for his country,
and find both by personal interview
and correspondence that get-togeth-
er movement js inevitable There
may be a few distractions but the
steam-roller will pass over them. The
men who control things are in earnest.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01
AT THE InEATERs
EMPIRE THEATER

Miss Dorothy Harris will begin her
second weeks engagement at the
Empire theater at the matinee per-
Torrance today with a complete
change of song selections. AS a sing
ing Coincidence, Miss Harris has
demonstrated her ability as a vaude-
vile entertainer of more than ordin-
airy merit. Her songs are new land
| catchy and the young woman has
been the recipient of marked appre-
citation from large audiences which
I fill the theater at each performance.
| Miss Harris will remain in the city
for very short time as she is to
take up work on one of the large vau-
devile circuits of Australia
Picture offerings at the Empire are
credited with. being productions of a
high order. The topical budget of
worlds happenings gathered by the
camera man and flashed across the
screen will again be featured. The
more important events taking place
in the United States as we'll as in
Europe will be shown.
A first-class comedy is to be pre-
sented in 'Mr Boilers Niece" a pic
Iule ueoCLheu W PlouuCe IuH quoLd
of laughs.
A tale in which human interest pre-
dominates is unfolded in the tabloid
drama, ''Nobody's Boy" "Sweeny" is
a dramatic selection that contains a
well-presented plot A company of
capable players take part in the pro-
duction.
Among the late frst-run films re-
ceived and to be shown today is
"Liptons Cup" stirring drama
which is guaranteed to hold the in
terest of the spectator to the end.
The pictures are changed daily.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01

1t is probable that we VIII hold an
Australasfan conference Of some kind
in Sydney. preparatoryto the thorough
get-together movement.
At the request Of the several tour
is. and immigration bureaus, am pre-
pairing a pamphlet on the possibilities
that might be accomplished by the
Australasians getting together and
boosting fbr Australasia. This will
be sent around to all of those in any
way interested in the movement for
correction. and suggestions, when a
second edition will be published and
the work of getting together proceed
ed with.
The special Hawaiian Mid-Pacifc
number of Illustrations is now in the
various libraries and reading rooms
throughout Australasia and is attract
ing considerable attention.; especially
from people who until the present
movement supposed that Hawaii was a
British possession somewhere near
New Guinea, and that the Sandwich
islands were somewhere else. The
splendid offers Of cooperation from
every department here looking toward
a Pacific get-together movement,
temps me to prolong my stay in Aus
tralia, telling of the splendid results
of our get-together movement in Ha-
waii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01

|el called ATOP OF the World and
now being shown at the Ye Liberty
theater are crowded with incidents OF
excitement, travel and scenic beauty.
One reel, which is devoted to min
ing, shows a $4,000 clean up. The
mammoth gold d1edgers are shown, as
well as the hydraulic elevator and
other modern methods.
Wonderful pictures Of the malamnte
in all his variety are shown The all
Alaska sweepstakes, the dog mail
teams. and the dogs guiding Beverly
B. Dobbs, the camera man, who spent
ten years of hardships to secure the
films, into almost inaccessible places
of the frozen land, are all to be seen.
They are truly feature films, and
consume over two hours to be reeled
off. They show hunting scenes which
embrace views of every animal In
habiting the frozen north In his native
haunts. And they we're not posed to
order.
Life studies of male and female ma
tives of Alaska are shown, as well
as studies of the Inhabitants of the
coast Of Siberia, that little known
land.
And then there Is that lingering
view of the Aurora Borealis in colors.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01

arrives on the scene and to keep the
marriage a secret all parties con.
cerned tell a great many falsehoods
to Izzy. Finally they lie so much
that 1t looks as if everyone has three
wives. The situations are indeed lu.
dicrously funny.
Del Estes will sing "Jasper's
Farm" a catchy number, and the
chicks will assist her and also do a
rube dance. THAT Midnight Choo
Choo" will be sung by Walter Spen.
Ger, and The Baseball Rag" by Geo.
Weiss During this number various
members of the company will stage
q burlesque ball game. Miss Dee Lo.
retta will render Melancholy" and
the Bijou trio will offer a medley of
popular airs. "Oh Promise Me" will
be sung by Geo. Archer by special
request,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01
Publicity Plentiful, Says Editor
in Latest Dispatch from the
Southern Continent
By A. n. FORD.

Hawaii. the Hands Around-the-P aCi
fic movement, and the Mid-PacifiC
Magazine are certainly receiving theil
share Of notices in the press Of Aus
tralia at present Tuesday night
Sir Geo. Reid, high commissioner fol
Australia to Great Britain, addresses
the Millions Club In Sydney. A fort
night later me editor of the Mid-Pa'
cific Magazine will be the guest OF
honor Of the same organization, and
will speak on Hawaii and the Hands
Around-the-Pacific movement Henry
Stead, editor of the Australasian RE.
view Of Reviews" and son Of w. T,
Stead, has actively taken up the
Hands-Around-the-Pa Pacific movement
and viii devote his magazine to its
furtherance in Australasia. -
Hawaii has her representative in
the Information bureau of the New
South Wales Tourist Bureau in Sgd
ney Young Joseph Stiekney Of Ho-
nolulu has made such a success of
this that the matter is now being
actively taken up of training a cadet
corps Of young men who will spend
six months In each of the Tourist
Bureaus around the Pacific, gaining
information OF other lands than their
own, so that In time each tourist bu-
reau viii have one man behind the
desk who personally knows from &C
tual experience all about the tourist
routes Of other Pacific countries; the
suade home people to visit other Pa
cific countries sends forth the best
advertising mediums. and these peo-
pie on their return will be more use
full citizens in the community.
have just returned to Sydney
after $500 mile trip through Austria
la, comforting with the heads Of the
various state railways, steamship
companies, tourist and immigration
bureaus land government officials.
One and AL, have found them eager
to organize as a unit to work to-
gether TO get the white tourist, i'm
migrant and investor to come to Aus
tralasia. Combinations that each
body ! visited proclaimed impossible
have been brought about by each one
agreeing to do his share and make
concessions. s.. + H. 4
1t will soon be possible, not only
to the Sydney man, but to The man
in Adelaide during our tourist season
to buy a ticket to Honolulu and re-
turn for the same price that 1t would
cost the Auckland man. Save that
the Auckland man, not having the
1000 miles return railway trip In Aus
tralia, would receive in Honolulu a.
ticket emitting him to visit all OF the
Hawaiian Islands. During this sea-
son all the Honolulu men who wish
to visit Adelaide and return will be
allowed to do so for the same rate
that it would cost them to visit Auck-l
land and return, save that If he stop
ped over in Auckland he would have
a first class free pass over the New
Zealand Railways good for six weeks.
or in New South Wales, numerous
trips to the sights of that state.
To my mind, Adelaide is perhaps
the greatest single tourist attraction
in Australia The tourist bureau
there is a splendid example Of the
success Of the outdoor worker. Victor
Ryan, railway clerk i've or six
years ago, was placed in charge Of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01
BUOU THEATER

Commencing tonight, Monte Carter
will offer Too Many Wives" at the
Bijou theater, in which he will be
seen as Icy, who as usual has a
bundle of trouble and also furnishes
the audience with a bundle of laughs.
Izzy's son marries against his faith
er's will and secretly. 50 he takes his
wife to live with a Young married
couple who are friends of theirs, un-
der an assumed name. Father Icy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01
YE LIBERTY THEATER

From the notable trip In the first
reel through the heart of Alaska to
the climax of the last showing! the
sturdy little schooner Sea Wolf charg-
ing through living sea Of over 100,-
600 barking and believing walrus, the
motion pictures Of arctic life and trav.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-01

Here Is a mbtion picture achIeF1.
to be grateful FOR.
The pictures are made doubIl n
esting BY slides maps and 9 Ie1|.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12

Llza-When yer going ter git mar
ried, Polly dear?
polly-Neyer.
Liza~-Why7
Polly-Well, yer see I wont marry
Bill when e amt sober an e wont
marry me when e Is.--Iondon Tatle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
For Increase Of Forests.

! Plans for increasing the wooded
area of Maryland b. lightning and
making uniform in all counties the
method of taxation are suggested In a
report Just published by the State Tax
I Commission The Commission en-
bodies It's suggestion In the form of
I quotations from the laws of other
States that have recently taken &C
ton. but definite changes vii not be
embodied IN legislation here until
later.
The study Of taxation methods In
all the countries has convinced The
commission that Maryland Il not do
Ing what II should 10 encourage The
conservation o. trees and tho raising
Of timber n IN industry. The plan
Of taxing growing trees AZ thor lum-
her value has been abandoned b. a
number of States that defer this Iax
until he trees are eut and become
lumber
Al tie outset he Commission IN
sIBts That owners Of forests should
pay their Just tax. but that the method
and amount should be adjusted TO
meet present conditions. In Maine.
for instance after trees have been
properly maintained for three years
tho land Il exempt from taxation for
20 years. and In many other States
such exemptions are allowed when
The planting has been done IN accord
ance with specified orders Of IN, Tor
est authorities. The Commission points
out thai Maryland has 3 per cent. OF
wooded land, Allegany county has o.
per cent Of IT land wooded aud Car
roll county only u per cent. 0lher
counties vary between these extremes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
The Westminster Public IIbrary.

A change has been made In the man
agement of this institution which will
be OF interest to its supporters and
contributors. Heretofore, all the work
connected with the maintenance of the
library has been given gratuitous1y.
The board of managers while contrib
uting annually to the support of the
library have been giving their time
and labor to Its maintenance and ex-
tension. Space. light and heat are
fYen gratuiIously by the Mather Print
ing Company. Young men and ladies'
have generously taken their turns in
serving as librarians: but with the
growth Of the library. 1t was felt adj
yisable TO employ a regular librarian
In order that the rules and regula-
lions may be better enforced. more
system be introduced. and the public
served better.
The income from the contributors
was not sufficient to do this SO II was
resolved that the matter be presented
to few of our public spirited citizens
and ask them to contribute a certain
sum annually for a librarian. The
project commended itself to their
judgment and they generously re-
npphaSu. me dInOunI raised ~ al"
together Inadequate for the services
rendered. and the librarian for this
reason will be the largest contributor
towards the library.
Mrs. Ralph Roger has consented TO
take the position of librarian for the
coming year and will enter upon her
duties at once
Small as the Westminster Public
Library is, having only 700 books, II
Ii serving good purpose. From
fifty TO sixty books are taken out each
week. Il IL patronlzed BY adults and
children.
II needs larger variety and great
CT number of books. but Il has not
the money TO purchase them. II you
have contributed nothing this year to
Its support. send your contribution at
once TO Mr. ober s. Herr. The treas
urer. and II you have an books suit
able for 1t the librarian viii be glad
70 receive them
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
II. Il. 4. 5. VIM Hold District aeetin,
NJ Freedom N. L. Church south.

Tie Nomau's Home Missionary So
elety o. the Baltimore District. NeIho=
dist Episcopal Church South. vii hold
lts district meeting n Freedom. Meth
odlst Episcopal Church South N Sep
tember II and l.. There afe twenty
three auxillanieg In the district and
each auxiliary VII have two delegates
to represent Il. There vii also be
some Of the conference officers pres
ent. Mrs. J. D. Maynard. the District
secretary Of Iessnpa. Nd, viii preside
1t the meeting and has promised an
instructive program
Sunday morning from 10 To II viii
be devoted 10 n program rendered b.
the young people Of the Freedom
church and an address b. one or more
Of the visiting delegates. At II. the
pastor of the church vii preach fol-
lowed by Holy Communion.
Sunday evening at o'clock the dele
gates slll bemoff formally received b.
an address OF welcome and responses.
followed by IN inspiralional address
by visiting delegate.
Monday viii be given to the business
Of the society. With lunch and supper
AZ The Masonic Hall All OF these
meetings are open to the public.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
A TALK ON COFFEE.


We have our Coffee fresh roast
ed each week SO that our custom
ers may be sure of getting it
absolutely fresh.
We guarantee every pound and
will promptly refund your money
| If not satisfied.
Il the Coffee you are using is
not Unsatisfactory give Us a trial and
you will not regret it.
Our Coffee is blended for us by
one Of the largest Importers in
| the United States and can be had
only from Us.
THE DINsT GROCERY CO.,
aug29 Westminster. Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
WORKED LIKE MAGIC.
Red soaly Eczema Yields TO Our Re-
liable Skin Remedy. Saxo saIse.

A Highland, n. z, woman writes:
Since 1901 suffered from eczema
and my skin was very tender, red
and scaly, and could find no relief
until | used saxo Salye. The first
application worked like magic, In less
than week the scales were gone
and now the skin Is healed and
smooth, thanks to Saxo Salve.
N all forms of eczema. and al oth-
er crnsted or aealy humors and erup.
lions. Saxo SalYe has given astoniah-
ingly good results. The great I'm
proyement that It makes In the first
few days shows plainly that you can
place full trust In Its curative power.
We have 30 much confidence IN It
that we give back your money It YOU
are not satisfied with 4axo SalYe.
SHAW DRUG CO.. Westminster. Nd.
P. s. Eczema ana other Skin II.
fectlons result from poor. thin, Impoy.
eTished blood. Try Vinol On our guar.
antee to purify and enrich the blood
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
NOTICE

viii buy Lima Beans at Office of
American Express Company, every
ErsIau
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
MINNIE PHILLINCER
DRESS GOODS & TRIMMINGS
PAPER HANGING.

The fifm of Fisher : Hahn. PAPER
hangers, 30. Is Weal Main street
Westminster. has been Dissolved b
mutual consent. NJ. Joseph Il. Hahn,
VIII continue the business al the Cd
stand where he haa q large and well
selected stock o. al The latest designs
OF PaTloT. Hall, Dining Room and He'd.
room Papers, and Moaldlngs, which
viii Be put On aL reasonable rates and
In a workman manner.
before placing your orders. cal and
examine my stock aud learn prices.
Window shades of all kinds made o
order and put Up n short notice. Pic
lures Of III size and kinds framed. !
share Of The public patronage Ia aolie-
tied. 1ourE 10 serve.
JOSEPH Il. HAHN,
IS West Main Street.
Second door from Shaw.s Drug
Store. c. G =. Phone 104-F.
aepI 3mo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
-HnM.Cnnldg IlRTaIf

l prominent society woman recent.
ly advertised for cook and a Rail.
reas, German or Scandinavian sis
ters preferred" Shortly before the
arrival of the applicants well dress.
ed young eolored girl appeared.
7 came to answer the advertise.
ment, ma. am" she said. I'D like e
do chamberHork OF waiting.
I advertised for Germans Of scan.
dinavians.' replied the mistress.
Yes. / know. ma'am," said thl
eolored girl. but You didn't say wheth.
er white or black, maiam. a-Harper.i
Bazaar.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12
notice.

Ladies have your ComhinEs made into
Braida-S 81 % 20 80. Transformation
800 up. fzyehsH J0e. Nal orders
promptly attended Il.
LOUISE HOLANDER,
81 :. Liberty Street.
aug = Il Baltimore. Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-09-12

Purehaser-And will he scare 1T
anythIng7
F'armer-M' friend, this boss Il fist
afraid o. two things: That he wont
get enough TO eat, an that he wont
hear when ] say, Whoat'-Judge.