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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
TRULY A VALUABLE HOUND
Visitor From Costa RIGA Tells Story
Which Some People Might Find
1t Hard to Believe.

At last the existence of the banana
hound has been shown to be fact!
A man who just arrived in this
country from Port Limon, Costa RIGA,
not only knows all about the banana
hound, but has a drove of them him
self. The gentleman is Hezekiah
Spottiswood, and for many years the
owner Of banana plantation in Costa
Rica
is the banana hound new discov-
cry up here?" he asked in surprise.
MY word, how singular! Why, we al
ways have them. They are very es-
sential adjunct to banana planta-
ton; indispensable almost, l should
say. What is the breed? They are
a cross between a pointer and South
American tapir.
Its a very necessary thing to know
when to pick the bananas from the
trees, you know. When they have at
tanned a. certain shade of green, then
Is the time. Now it's very difficult to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
CHAPTER XXI.-Continued.

Wed better separate" Gregory
hoarseIy whispered. We'll meet at
the station"
mo. If he sees SE, what would be
the use? Anyway, he'll have to know
tomorrow everybody will know
tomorrow! No." said Grace, overcom-
ing a slight indecision, "the important
thing is not to be stopped, whoever
sees. Come this way"
But there's no chance out, that
way" Gregory returned, with the OBJ
stinacy Of the weak. And if he does
see US, it won't do to be seeming to
try to hide"
But we are hiding" Grace said def
nitely. Possibly we can keep moving
about, and he will go away"
why should we hide, anyhow" de-
manded Gregory, with sudden show of
spirit.
To that, she made no reply If he
didn't know, what was the use to tell
him?
Gregory moved on. but glanced back
over his shoulder. Nov, he's getting
down." he said in agitation. He's
making his way right toward us. +.
All right, let him comet"
In here-quick!" cried Grace, drag
gfug him to one side. Quick!"
A voice stopped them with. Your
tickets, please"
ooh, no." walled Gregory, mot into
a show, Grace. We can't go into a
show. lists impossible
She spoke rapidly: 1--WE must Well
be safe in there, because no one would
ever suppose we'd go into such q
place"
"But Grace said Gregory firmly
"T cannot will not go into a show.
The voice addressed him again:
sTt's first-class in every particular
lady. There is nothing here to bring
the blush of shame to the cheek of the
most fastidious. See those fierce man
eating lions that have been captured
in the remotest jungles Of Africa"
Gregory looked back.
Robert Clinton was drawing nearer
AS yet he had not discovered them
but his eyes, grown flercer and more
Impatient, were never at rest.
With a groan, Gregory thrust some
money into the showman's hand, anc
he and Grace mingled with the noisy
sight-seers focking under the blacl
tent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton .Gregory's
home in Littleburg, but finds him absent
conducting the choir at a camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search of him,
leave. Abbott Ashton, superintendent of
schools, escorts Fran from the tent lie
tells tells her Gregory is wealthy man,
pillar of the church Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while TAX
ing leave of her, holds her hand and is
seen by Sapphire Clinton, sister of Rob
ert Clinton, chairman of the school board.
Fran tells Gregory she wants home
with him. Grace Noir, Gregory's private
secretary, takes a violent dislike to Fran
and advises her to go away at once.
Fran hints at a twenty-year-Old secret.
and Gregory in agitation asks Grace to
leave the room. Fran relates the story
Of how Gregory married young girl at
Springfield while attending college. and
then deserted her. Fran is the child of
that marriage. Gregory had married his
present wife three years before the death
of Fran's mother. Fran takes a liking to
Mrs. Gregory. Gregory explains that
Fran is the daughter of a very dear friend
who Is dead. Fran agrees to the story.
Mrs. Gregory insists on her making her
home with them and takes her to her
arms. Fran declares the secretary must
go Grace begins nagging tactics in an
effort to drive Fran from the Gregory
home. Abbott. while taking a walk alone
at midnight, finds Fran on a bridge tell
ing her fortune by cards She tells Alb
bolt that she is the famous lion tanner,
Fran NOnpareil. She tired of circus life
and sought a home. Grace tells of see
ing Fran come home after midnight with
a man. She guesses part OF the story
and surprises the rest from Abbott. She
decides to ask Bob Clinton to go to
Springfield to investigate Fran's story.
Fran enlists Abbott in her battle against
Grace. Fran offers her services to Greg
DRY as secretary during the temporary
absence of Grace. The latter. hearing of
Fran's purpose, returns and interrupts
touching scene between father and
daughter. Grace tells Gregory she in
tends to marry Clinton and quit his serv
ice. He declares that he cannot continue
his work without her Carried away by
passion. he takes her in his arms Fran
walks in on them and declares that
Grace must leave the house at once. To
Gregory's CONSERVATION he learns of
returns from Springfield and, at F'ran's re-
quest Ashton urgest him not to disclose
what he has learned; On Abbott's assur-
ance that Grace will leave Gregory at once.
Clinton agrees to keep silent. Driven in
to a corner by the threat of exposure.
Gregory is forced to dismiss Grace. Grace
is offered the job of bookkeeper in Clin-
toms grocery store. Gregory declares he
will kill himself If she marries Clinton.
'Greg0ry's infatuation leads him to seek
Grace at the grocery. He finds her alone
and tells her the story of his past Grace
points out that as he married the pres
ent Mrs. Gregory before the death of
Fran's mother, he is not now legally mar
rfed. They decide to flee at once.
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the eternity of nine-thirty; and I'd go
anywhere in the world to meet you,
even to the den of the Stakeholder"
That's the way for a friend to
TALK" she declared, suddenly radiant
"a full Fran-sun, now. instead of the
slender penetrating Fran-beam.
Seeing a leg-lined lane opening be-
fore her, she darted forward.
Abbott called-"But can't promise
to tall to you as friend, when we
meet mean, just as friend"
Fran looked back at him, still daz-
zling. II only ask you to treat me as
we'll" she said with assumed humility,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

nervous could not sleep, then / would
be so tired mornings that / could scarcely
get around. 1t seemed almost impossi-
BILE to move or do bit Of work and i
thought never would be any better un.'
til I submitted to an operation. COM
menced taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and soon felt like a
new woman. l had no pains, slept we'll,
had good appetite and was fat and
could do almost all my own work for a
family of four. / shall always feel
that / owe my good health to your med
icine. Mrs. HAYWARD Sewers, Cary,
Maine.
IF you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help yOu,Write
tOLydia E.Pinlxham MedicineCO.
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
Man Welded in Mortar.

Pleasant Dale, n. J.-While working
on the roof of a barn here, Angelo
Martucci, a mason's helper, lost his
footing and fell from the roof into a
mortar bed eighteen inches deep. Both
his ankles were sprained and he could
not rise. He yelled for help but none
came. Several hours later Martucci
was dug from hardened mortar with 3
pick.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
No Joy Visit.

A Glasgow journalist who was care
less of his personal appearance was
assigned to write something about a
show at leading Glasgow theater.
He presented his card at a box-office.
The manager came out and looked
at the disheveled visitor obviously
did you come here to write some
thing about the play-to work?" he
asked.
DO you think I'd come to your
theater for amusement" asked the
journalist as he stalked out.-Satur-
day Evening Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

Mighty in his stolen power, yet ne
is a creature and a subject; not a
maker of abstract wrong, but spoiler
of concrete right. The fiend hath
not a royal crown; he is but a prowl-
ing robber, suffered for some mystic
r ous end to haunt the kings highway.
And the keen sword he beareth once
was a simple plowshare. His piano.
ply of error is but distortion of the
truth. The sickle that once reaped
righteousness, beaten from its useful
surve, with AK, and spike, and bar,
headeth the marauder's halibert. Seek
not further, o man, to solve the dark
riddle of sin; suffice it that thine own
bad heart is to thee thine origin Of
evil.-Martin Farquar Upper.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

have man so thoroughly up in color
that he can determine this matter
That is where the banana hound
comes in. He trots the groves with
man behind him, and scents the
punches which should be picked He
stands in front of the tree and gives
long moan, which sounds familiar to
the siren at Sandy Hook. Then he
points to particular bunch with his
tail
1.-THE scent of the hound is unerring,
1t has never been known to fail.
And you never heard of them?'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
Paris Dress Exnert.

In Paris the authors have a woman
who sets them right as to the dress OF
the women they write about. She
tells them whether they have used the
right words to describe the dress and
whether the colors that are fashion
able are named. The woman who does
this is always anonymous, and no one
but herself and the author is aware
of her existence. ri
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

down the legs of his trousers, tying
them with twine to his suspenders to
prevent them from dropping too far.
1t was a very hot day, and as they
stood about on the Ter waiting to be
passed by the customs men the skins
got warm and smeIled villainously.
Finally, passed by the inspectors with
their baggage, they fastened to place
where in seclusion they ould remove
the sable skins and turn them over
to the owner.
Later the latter told the house that
was to make them up of his ruse, and
was considerably startled when the
manager said: THAT was a good deal
of trouble to take with an article that
is not dutiable. The Sunday Maya.
zine
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
Truth and Error.

Verify, there is nothing SO true that
the damps of error have not warped it.
Verify, there is nothing so false that
a sparkle of truth is not in it. For
the enemy, the father of lies. the gil
ant Upas of creation, can but per-
vert the good, but may not create the
evil He destroyeth, but cannot build;
for he is not an antagonistic deity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
Work for Men and Women

After all, you know, there is room
for both men and women in this
world. Men have their work to do
and women have theirs. 1t is the
woman'a work to provide for the inner
man aad it is the mans to provide for
the outer woman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
Girl Does Sensational Stunt.

Cloversville, N. Y.-BeCause pref
ty eighteen-year-old maid in the Glov-
ersville high school was forced to
walk through the street attired in
tights as part of sorority initiation
the board of education has issued an
order barring societies and fraterni-
ties from the school.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

Lydia E. Pinkham's
We G e ia BILE Com
pound did for me.
One year ago l found
myself a terrible suf-
ferer. l had pains
in both sides and
such a soreness I
could scarce ely
str al gh ten up at.
times. M y b a ok
ached, I had no ap-
petite and was so
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
w. N. u, Minneapolis, No. 45-1e13.
Before and After,

Before and After.
Mrs. Outlate-What time of night is
it?
Outlate-Shame time | ushed to go
home when l was courtin' you.-New
York Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton ,alays pain cures wind collie, 25c bottleAtv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

Nearly all wise men are married.
That is how they got their wisdom.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

Liberia in 1912 produced 1892
pounds of crude rubber.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20

"as we are told we ought to treat our
enemies"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
WOMAN ESCAPES
OPERATION
BY Timely Use of Lydia E,
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Here Is her own statement.

Cary, Maine. -" feel it a duty owe
TO all suffering women to tell what
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
TIE CANCELLATION BOARD.

Out OF the stress OF the moment has
come a congressional enactment OF
great wisdom and usefulness through
its creation OF a mediative power car
rying the authority OF the govern
ment 20 bring about peaceful solution
OF labor disputes.
The creation Of the office OF COM
missioner OF mediation and concilia-
ton together with those OF assistant
commissioner and consulting members
OF the board places the government in
position 20 exert its influence in pre-
venting strikes and bringing about
equitable adjustments OF labor dis
putes. To a degree IL usurps in this
particular the mission OF the National
civic association. OF which Seth Low
Of New York Is president. which has
rendered useful services in the present
Instance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
CONFUSED BUT NOT ALARMED.

The placing Of loan of fifty mill
lions for the Mexican government
seems TO be behind the concerted
movement in Mexican and European
circles TO induce or force the United
States to recognize the Huerta gov
eminent.
Pres. Wilson is authority for the
statement that he has not been ap-
preached in an official manner by any
European government on the subject
OF recognition and the presumption is
that the limitations or impressions he
has received have come from foreign
financial sources by reason OF the
failure TO sell Mexican bonds without
recognition OF the present Mexican
government by the United States.
The president confesses himself
confused by the contradictory reports
he has received directly and indirect
ly IN regard 10 the Mexican situation
and has wisely determined TO make no
alteration in his policy toward that
government until the uncertainty in
his mind is dispelled. Ambassador
wilson viii be asked 10 lend what aid
he can TO this end. He has been call
ed home for that purpose, and also
will be given an opportunity TO explain
his activities in the interest of the
Huerta government. concerning which
there has been considerable talk in
the newspapers and IN administration
circles.
1t is assuring to the country that
Pres. Wilson has no apprehension Of
European action that might be con-
strued as a violation OF the Monroe
doctrine. European governments may
feel free TO urge recognition upon the
United States regardless Of its effect
upon this country. but they will be
slow in attempting TO force their
wishes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
EVOLUTION IN POLITICS.

IL seems quite plausible, II not GER
tain, from the statements OF Col. Null
hall. that it was Roosevelt the reac-
tionary republicans were after and
that they were hoist by their own pc
tard when Taft was forced upon them
in the Chicago convention. Their
arbitrariness has been their undoing.
In other particulars. crediting the
same authority. their organization and
their alliance with the n. A. NJ. served
them well-or. rather. the n. A. NJ,
for the welfare Of that combination
OF selfish interests seems to have been
the sole purpose OF government as
conducted by the reactionary wing
OF the republican party. The people
got the leavings.
Incidentally some things are ex-
plained-why Pres. Taft was unable
10 accomplish what he set out TO do,
why Roosevelt and Taft split after the
former had placed the latter in line
for the presidency, and why the re-
dictionaries renominated Taft in 1912.
Previous TO the campaign of 1908
Roosevelt and Taft were the closest
personal and political friends. Their
personal intimacy extended to ad-
dressing each other by their first
names. Their political friendship was
emphasized by Taft's devotion to the
president and the latter's interest in
having his cabinet officer elected TO
the presidency.
When Taft became president his
purpose was to carry on the policies
introduced by Roosevelt. That was
his declared intention and the record
shows that he tried to carry it out.
but he lacked the punch. He found
the reactionaries arrayed against him.
He first fought them, more or less
feebly. and then surrendered. That
was when Roosevelt quit him and be-
gan 10 lay plans for. the coup Of 1912.
Cannon or some other equally rad
zeal republican was the choice of the
reactionaries in 1908, but Roosevelt
rode ruthlessly over them. BY 1912
Taft was so thoroughly domesticated
or. at least, so thoroughly in their
power that they ran the steam roller
over Roosevelt and renominated him.
What followed has been sufficient to
vindicate the evolution of politics.
Under a reactionary republican ad-
ministration no such exposure Of po-
litical methods as that now being
made would have been possible.
We cannot picture William Howard
Taft, as president, discerning the pos
sibilities of an Investigation of the
congressional lobby nor a reactionary
republican congress voting to author
ize il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19

1t is not the function of the COM
missioner and the board to arbitrate
or decide terms Of settlement. 1t has
no judicial or other authority beyond
the scope of efforts to conoiliate war
ring interests and induce them 10
amicably adjust their differences. If
these efforts fail it is then the province
Of the commissioner and board TO lead
the contestants TO the board Of arbi-
tration authorized by the same
amendment to the Erdman act that
created the mediation and Cancellation
commissioner and board.
The expedition with which this
measure was formulated and put
through congress is one of the legis-
lative marvels OF the day. It is with
out precedent except at times of equal
exigency, when war existed or threat
ened. Congress forgot its politics for
the moment and united in providing
the government with a law which
seems to provide a much needed rem
edy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
&gIheElfyathaWb11

TO the other daughter. But she
changed her appearance so she could
find out what sort of girl this pretty
sister was, too.
Him." said this daughter, with
naughty air, do you think ] came to
this Well just to draw drink for
you? 1 certainly did not come for
that purpose. but you can drink II
you want 10 do So"
You are not very polite and not
at all Obliging," answered the lady.
And, as you seem 10 have such an
unpleasant disposition, l will make
you fitting gift. This is what give
you-every time you open your mouth
to speak a snake or a toad will fall
from your lips"
The child was a little frightened,
but thought, in her naughty pride,
that the woman was merely talking.
She hurried home 10 her mother.
well, daughter" said the mother.
how did you get along? Did you
see the old woman? Did you get a
BEAUTIFUL gift like your sister re-
ceived?"
We'll my mother" answered the
girl.
"Oh. oh, Oh" cried the mother.
What are those things dropping
from your mouth ?"
(TO Be Continued.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19

the fish carefully. and IL was exactly
the length Of my forehnger. d.
IF that citizens ticket should
transpire we have a hunch 10 viii
look like the parrot after its session
with the monkey.
no one. il is said. loves a fat man.
but some might envy the one weigh
ing $40 pounds who was arrested, but
could not be incarcerated because he
could not be moved without a derrick.
IT was the irony OF fate that a
Catholic priest should accidentally
exchange grips with a woman IN
Cleveland railway station. His genius
for adaptation will be seriously taxed.
Needs a Merger.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh
is weak" Not my case. / would ac-
complish great things, but when I es-
say anything 1 can't get the consent
of my mind. I was always that pc
culiar. y.
ISN'T IL remarkable that with ex-
treme heat reported from other cities
and a political-or nOn-political. as
you please-campaign in progress
here the weather in South Bund
should be so comfortable We prob
ably have the finest climate in the
world.
WE are feeling some apprehension
concerning the safety OF our stan cor,
old J. G. F.. at Marblehead. Mass. AT
last accounts he had caught two cod
fish and the fear is that he got balled
up.
\ Little Verse.
He loved her in a hammock,
She loved him in return.
But alas
And alackt
He never
Came back,
As far as she could learn.
LIFE in summer is one long dream
of living without work.
c y. +.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
BY AUNT GERTIE.
ChaDter III.

Pearls and diamonds were drop
ping from her mouth. How is this.
my daughter" asked the mother in
very different tone OF voice from
that she had ever used 10 the plain
girl before.
= The poor child told her all the
story; all about how she had met the
old woman; how she had asked for a
drink OF water and how she had
given it TO her.
Well, well, WELL" said the mother.
Look, Fanchon," she said to the
pretty girl. See what falls from
your sisters lips when she speaks.
Would you not like TO have a gift
OF that sort? All you have 10 do is
to go to the well. IL you see an old
woman there asking for a drink be
nice TO her and give her some water"
IL m" said the pretty girl. II
should like to see myself going TO
that we'll with great jar"
You must CO." answered the
mother. Il will make you"
So the pretty girl went.
No sooner had she reached the
we'll than she saw a richly dressed
woman approaching.
The lady asked for some water. 1t
was the same fairy who had appeared
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
Getting the News
BY FRED C. KELLY.

Probably no one ever got q job on a
newspaper by a less customary meth
Cd than Ben r. Allen.
Allen is today an able political writ
er and Washington representative Of
great Ohio newspaper. He is big,
not only professionally but physical
ly-so big and self-possessed in man
ner that one cannot think of him as
lacking job. Yet he once had such
dire difficulties getting himself con-
nected with newspaper that he was
almost discouraged into giving up the
effort and taking a place in a bank or
shoe store.
When he finished college Allen was
intent on writing for the press. He be-
lieved he had a message, or some
thing like that and that the place for
him was in the world OF Journalism.
But his trouble was that ne could not