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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
OFFICIAL OF LUNEvlLlE
TELLS OF GERMAN ACTS

Bordeaux.--In a report to the minis
ter of the interior. Subprefect Miner
OF Luneyille says that town has been
occupied three weeks by the Germans
More than one hundred houses have
been burned. the subprefecture is a
heap Of ruins, numerous acts Of piilage
have been committed, and ccntriha-
ton Of $4,000 In gold has been ex-
acted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Austria Chiefs Son klll.d.

Vienna, Sept % lit was announced
here that Lieut.. Herbert Won Heetzen.
dorf, son of the Austrian chief in cola.
snand. was killed In battle against the
Russians az Rawa Ruska
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Praise Allied Armies.

Copenhagen, Sept PA special
dispatch from Berlin states that the
German military authorities highly
praise the bravery OF the allies armies
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
10000 RUSS ARE
SLAIN BY GERMANS
BERLIN CLAIMS $1,000 TAKEN
PRISONERS IN BATTLE
NEAR TANNENRuRo.
PURSUE sLAVs TO KOvNO
Russians Claim Capture Of Strongly
Fortified Austrian City Of Jaro-
sIau-Resume Offensive
Against Germany.

Berlin, Sept "a aby wireless via Say
willie, N. Y).-According to an official
statement issued here yesterday, the
Russians lost $4,000 men in battles
with the Germans near Tannenburg.
East Prussia. OF these, it is stated.
10000 we're killed and $4,000 cap
1ured.
Special dispatches TO the Berlin
newspapers report that Gen. Won Hin
denburg pursued the Russians from
East Prussia until they reached the
shelter Of the guns of the fortress at
Koyno They add that the roads are
now impossible quagmires.
Koyno is a strong Russian position
I'm the first line of defenses on a line
east Of Koenigsberg. The country
through this territory is low and
marshy. The marching OF the tFnu-
sands OF retreating troops, with their
horses and guns. no doubt has churn-
ed the soggy ground into a swamp.
Blow TO Austrisns.
London, Sept. 24.--The fall OF Jaros-
$500 NAp NAUoIAn pObitAOH
Galicia, is regarded here as the most
decisive stroke announced from the
continental battlefields in the past
twenty-four hours. The Russian army
Is in hot pursuit OF the Austrians, who
are reported to be retreating on era
COW. AS Przemsyl is now isolated, II
seems probable that the Muscoyites
will be content to mask this fortress
while they push on to Cracow with
the view OF joining up their forces IRE
paratory to march in the direction of
Breslau
Further north the Russians, accord
ing TO Information reaching London,
have resumed the offensive against
the Germans in East Prussia and they
are reported as again preparing to at
tack Koenigsberg. the ancestral home
of the kings of Prussia.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
AS WHISTLE BLEW
By HAROLD CARTER.

Five minutes after the whistle had
blown old Peters arrived home from
the mill. He came softly into the cot
tage and flung himself down in the
large imitation leather instalment
chair. From the kitchen came the
smell of cooking. Presently his wife
looked into the room.
Are you home, Michael?" she asked
That was the invariable greeting.
For nearly forty years Michael Peters
had worked in the big mill. 1t had ia
ken. the best of his life and strength,
and, though he held position as fore
man there, and earned fair wages, he
had of late begun to conceive an un-
utterable loathing for the place.
His life was regulated by the whis-
tie. It called him from his bed, called
him to work, called him to his lunch,
and dismissed him with a blast at six
o'clock in the evening. There had
been time, many years before, when
he had had ambitions; but these had
long ago been ground out Of him In the
remorseless machinery of that con-
sumner of men.
His only son, Donald, was to enter
the mill next month. The boy had
finished his course at the high school,
Old Michael had put him through that.
at sacrifice which only his wife and
himself understood. He had hoped to
fit him for something better, but of
late Michael Peters had begun to
realize that his time Of working abil-
ity was running short. He would not
be able to work in the mill more than
few years longer. And Donald must
take his place to earn the family in
come when he dropped out.
How he loathed the mill! 1t seemed
each day that he could hardly drag
his weary limbs to work. And Donald
must look forward to a life Of this!
The boy was cut out for finer things.
Michael" said his wife that eve-
ming, Pm thinking Donald has q
sweetheart in town."
WHAT" shouted Michael. "Who is
itf"
"The Farrelly girl"
Peters knew her by sight; one of
the new hands in the machine room.
She was commonplace girl enough,
pretty in an anaemic way, just an or
binary mill girl, neither attractive nor
the reverse. There were a thousand
such as she in the town.
$50 he's thinking of getting married,
is he?" said Michael scornfully.
Hasn't he the wits to profit by his ia
theirs experience? Now woman, l
wasn't meaning you. You've made me
a good wife, but to think of Donald 60
ing the same round, wearing out his
life in the mill, and wife to take care
Of"
Katherine wept quietly. She, too,
had hoped it might be possible to put
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
Clever Wife,

Food faddists cause Mr.. Ralph
Nayill to make some rather piquant
remarks in his latest book, "Fanciss
Fashions and Fads" (Metuen), and
he tells an amusing story at the ex-
pense of one of them. Ao
When at luncheon with friend he
observed that he touched no meat,
but ate only certain strange vegeta-
rian dishes, which had evidently been
prepared for his special consumption.
Later on" says Mr.. Nevill, 81 inquired
of his wife if this new diet agreed
with her husband
at didn't at first she replied, but
it does now
From his looks he certainly seems
to thrive on it. He never looked more
robust in his life
II take care of that she went on,
though l hope he won't find it out
No man partakes of a more carniv-
orous diet than he. Every one of those
vegetable courses you saw today was
full of the strongest meat juice, which,
by my orders, is put into everything
served to him before it appears on
the table,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
Sat Staring at SIS, 900.

Donald through college. But that was
before old Michael's strength began to
fail.
A month later Donald took his place
iR the mill. Sullenly acquiescent, he
took up the burden of supporting the
home. The engagement had been an
nOunced Old Michael, when the girl
came to the house, took her chin in
his hands and looked into her eyes.
do you understand what marriage
Is going to mean to your" he asked
grimly. "The never ceasing toll, the
struggle to keep things going? Have
you looked round and seen the other
millhands' wives? 2"
Tears of dismay came into the girls
eyes. With a muttered apology Mi
chael let her go. Everybody knew he
was queer; it was no use trying to ex-
plain an old mans pessimism to youth
Michael" exclaimed his wife one
morning, when he hurried home for
his lunch, there's gentleman wait
ing in the parlor for you
For me-" inquired Michael. who
is he?"
He says he's lawyer from Phila-
delphia," Katherine answered, and Mi
chael went in. The visitor, sprucely
dressed, middle-aged man, came for
ward and shook hands briskly.
You are Mr.. Michael Peters?" he
asked.
Il am, sir" answered Michael.
What was the name of the brother
you left in New York some thirty
years ago." asked the lawyer.
My brothers name was Phil, sir
But / haven. heard of him since
came here"
He Is dead" said the lawyer And
he has left you all his money-fve
thousand dollars"
Michael sat down feebly. You're
sure, STRIP he inquired.
The lawyer smiled and pulled a
document out of his pocket. "Sign
this" he said, "and the money will be
in your hands within twenty-four
hours. Happily there is no doubt of
your identity. BY the way. are you
thinking of investing it? | shall be
happy to offer my advice"
''I''a take it first, to see what it looks
like, sir said old Michael Then
maybe I'll buy little farm"
E We'll, you must suit yourself" the
lawyer answered.
Two days later the old man sat star
ing at $4,000 in bills, which he had
placed upon the table. Opposite him
sat his wife.
What do you think of farm, Kath-
crime, woman?" he asked. You've
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
PLAITS ON THE UNDERSKIRT
indispensable for Wear on the New
Evening Gowns That Are
Being Worn.

Many of the new evening gowns
show plated underskirts. The plaits
are either of the accordion order or
quite fiat; they fluff out at the hem in
most engaging manner, and for dane.
ing they are quite ideal, because when
made of Oriental satin or charmeuse
they cling in about the feet and look
eminently graceful.
For walking costumes also plated
skirts become more and more fashion
able.
Two of the most notable dress art
lists Of the Rue de la Paix have always
refused to countenance ultra-tight or
ultra-s short skirts. On one occasion a
famous dressmaker was heard to say
that he had never in his life per-
mitted an entrave skirt to leave his es-
tablishment. And then the majority of
the noted painters who have recently
interested themselves so much about
modern fashions have voted in favor of
plated skirts and floating draperies.
These experienced artists have
pointed out, and with reason, that q
charming woman becomes doubtly fas-
cinating when she is enveloped in
mystery, when her pretty feet are
partly hidden, when her graceful form
is disguised and yet displayed by skill
fully arranged drapeies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05

folds are cut on the bias of the fab
rio. which makes the rib" or ridge,
run straight across them.
The. crown is covered with one end
of a long Grape veil laid in box plait
at the front, and with three deep
plaits at each side. The shape is
decorated with wide bias collar OF
white Grape stretched about the crown
and brim and tackled to place so that
it conforms to them. This wide col
lar ia finished with narrow fold of
Grape at the upper edge.
The veil is hemmed, by band, at the
bottom and along the sides. The bot
tom hem is threa inches wide, but side
hens are only half inch in width.
The weight OF the Grape veil used
in the manner described here, is even
ly distributed, asd it hangs straight
from the back.
There are not many Grape hats that
can be successfully made outside a
millinery workroom. But the sim
plicity of this design makes it possible
for the expert needle-woman to put it
together at home. It Is. nevertheless,
a beautiful model from one Of those
Fifth avenue houses that specializes
in hats OF this kind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
STOPS JUST SHORT OF DEATH
Freeze the Human Body and Aft.
erWard Restore Animation.

Whether 1t will be possible in the
future for man to place his family
in a state of anabiosis SO that they will
be no expense to him while he happens
to be out of a job or in need of divert
ing his income from it's usual course
of expenditure for a limited period Is
a question that arises in connection
with the experiments of Professor
Bachmetief, the Russian scientist, in
the extension of anabiosis to the high
er organisms.
Anabiosis, a state in which all vital
functions are suspended without occa-
sioning death, has been known for
about 200 years, according to the
Scientific American, but only in the
lower organisms. If Professor Bach.
metief's experiments are successful it
will be shown that the higher organ
isms including men, are also capable
of entering into this state. Both in the
world of science and in that of mate
rial affairs the successful outcome of
these experiments would be revolution.
airy. Professor Bachmetief is conduct
ing them especially with view to ma
king them of practical use In the
treatment of tuberculosis, and he also
expects that they will be of great value
in devolping process whereby ami
mails could be transported to consider
able distance and restored to life
whenever required. This would be of
immense value in the markets of the
world.
Professor Bachmetief first expert.
mented on insects and found that while
the humors of insect bodies freeze at
five degrees centigrade, and all vital
functions become impossible. at this
temperature, death occurs only at ten
degrees. Between the temperature at
which the vital functions cease and the
lethal temperature is the state of ana
biosis-the intermediary condition be-
tween life and death. After a consid.
cradle time, Professor Bachmetief
found, it was possible to restore ami.
mails to life from this state by grad
ual rise in temperature.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05

flounces of wolfe, draped as shown In
the illustration
The bodice is drapery of lace over
baby waist of wolfe. For the more
practical American girl this French
design is likely to be changed little.
The wolfe underwaist is to be made
with round Dutch neck and elbow
sleeves. over which the same simple
drapery of lace will fall. This M kes
dress that is appropriate for both
afternoon and evening. and is one Ct
several styles for gowns of the same
character.
The summer girl must provide her
self with sashes and girdles. With
them she can ring changes on her
pretty clothes. Beads, too, must not
be neglected in her summer equip
ment And it is not matter of
quality so much as of color that
counts in beads.
Winter days and evenings will not
be dull for the young woman who is
enterprising enough to engage in the
most absorbing of occupations, and
that is. getting together and making
ready the new wardrobe 1t is pity
to leave this work to some one else
and not to put into each pretty gown
and accessory something Of ones per-
sonality.
JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05

THE summer girl should take to
heart that good old adage which
advises that in times of peace we
should prepare for war. Now that
days are cold, evenings long and
spring styles already fairly well set
tied, she should get ready for the sum-
mer season. All of her dainty linge-
rie--so much more worthwhile when
made at home-and several of her
pretty gowns will make the last of
winter fly away. The work is so in
teresting and it's constant suggestion
of springtime so inspiring!
If one knows how to embroider
even a little bit, the smartest of white
wolfe gowns made up with laces,
should be got under way. Fashionable
embroidery for gowns will not try any
ones eyes, for it is done in bold
stitches, like the strokes of paint
brush.
Flounced gowns and draped skirts
are to be with sus this spring. Print
ed voiles and cotton crepes will be
popular, and taffeta silk has an as
sured triumph before it.
White wolfe and lace may be COM
bined to make a dress like that pic
tured here. There is plain founda-
ton skirt of net or very thin fabric,
with fiounce of lace about the bot
tom. Over this are three plated
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
No Room for Street Cars.

The city of Canton, China, with a
million and half inhabitants, has no
place for a street railway system.
Canton is one of the wealthiest and
most progressive of all the Chinese
cities, and it would very much
like modern street railway system
But the space within the ancient walls
and Notifications is SO crowded that
many of the so-called streets are but
narrow alleys, not even wide enough
for two sedan chairs to pass. There
is no room for horses and carriages
and certainly not sufficient space for
a narrow-gauge railway. But the Chi.
nese engineers are not so easily baf-
fed, and Canton will have its electric
railway. 1t is planned to tear down
the ancient stone walls and fortifica.
lions which encircle the entire city
The material from these walls will be
used to fill some of the old canals
which traverse the city. A three-track
belt line will be constructed on the
site of the old wall, completely en-.
circling the city, and the old canal
sites will be used for feeder lines.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
WHITE GRAPE,
COMBINED WITH
BLACK, FAVORED

~ HE small round turbans and hats
i which are so popular in our new
styles are particularly adaptable to
hats of Grape.
For hats of this kind the shapes
chosen are those that set squarely on
the head, with average-size crowns
and narrow brims.
The model shown can hardly be ex-
celled as an example of beautiful mil
linery made of Grape. The compost
ton of the hat is simple and the work
manship and materials flawless-as
they must be in millinery of this
character.
The dropping brim is covered with
q fold of black Grape and over this a
second fold is placed. These Grape
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
How to Place Your Rugs.

To preserve harmony in a room, the
rugs, whether one or more, must be
laid on the floor with the edges par
allel with the edges of the floor; not
thrown on, creating all sorts of ugly
spots by the rugs and by the floor
spots left around them. If one rug
is used it should conform as nearly
as possible to the room proportions.
particularly when the room is pleas
ing in it's proportions. When the room
is not so the rug may help to make it
so. For example. if the room is too
long for the width, select rug which
will nearly cover the room in width
and will leave considerable area of
floor exposed at either end. This will
tend to shorten the appearance of
the room and to shorten it in length
by opposition of direction. If room
is to be distinctly period room, an
Oriental rug can seldom be used to
advantage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05

q. W. Fleenor. Using your pills, and
resolved to try them. / did, and took
only two boxes, and am now sound
and we'll. regard my cure as remark
able. can recommend Dodd's Kidney
Pills to any one who is suffering from
Kidney Trouble as was" Write to Mr..
Fleenor about this wonderful remedy.
Dodd's Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and reci-
pes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent free.
Adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05

worked hard all your life, and | guess
We'll be able to take life easier now. A
little farm down south, with girl to
help you
Katherine wept.
What's the matter, woman" In
CURED old Michael irritably. You al
ways said you wished we could have q
rest in our old age, and here we are
with the chance come to us out OF no.
where. Why don't you laugh?"
Katherine was locking at him with
a tender smile upon her lips that he
had not seen in many a year
Michael, DEAR" she said, going over
to him and putting her arms round
him, Il know what's in your mind
What is it, them" he growled.
Its giving a chance to Donald"
she answered Michael, dear, we're
two OLD people and not likely to live
long. 1t wouldn't be right to keep the
money, dear. That's what you're think
ing
We'll, what if it is, woman?" cried
Michael
Its a college course for the boy,
and maybe enough left over to start a
home for him and Maisie. o, Michael,
doesn't it make you happier to think
that we can give Donald his chance
after all?''
II guess you're right, my DEAR" old
Michael answered. Il can make my
old legs keep moving for a few years
longer"
At six o'clock next morning Michael
leaped out of bed when the whistle
blew, as gaily as boy.
(Copyrjyht 1914 nv w G. Chapman)
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Also Have Things to Learn.

For many years I had used coffee
and refused to be convinced of its bad
effect upon the human system" writes
a veteran school teacher
Ten years ago I was obliged to
give up my much-loved work in the
public schools after years of continu-
Gus labor. had developed well de-
fined case of chronic coffee poisoning.
The troubles were constipation,
futterings of the heart, humping
in the top of my head, and various
parts of my body, twitching of my
limbs, shaking of my head and, at
times after exertion, general gone
feeling, with toper's desire for very
strong coffee. / was a nervous wreck
for years.
"A short time ago friends came tc
visit us and they brought a package
of Postum with them, and urged me
to try it. was prejudiced because
some years back / had drunk a cup of
weak, tasteless stuff called Postum
which l did not like at all.
This time, howeV sr, nay friends
made the Postum according to direc-
tions on the package, and it won me-
Soon | found myself improving in a
most decided fashion.
THE odor Of boiling coffee no long
er tempts me. | am so greatly bene-
flied by Postum that if / continue to
improve as I am now, Ill begin to
think | have found the Fountain OF
Perpetual Youth. This is no fancy
letter but stubborn facts which / am
glad to make known"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Write for a copy OF THE
Road to Wellyille."
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled.
Instant Postum--is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in a cup OF hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes al delicious beyer.
age instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's Reason" for Postum.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
DIZZY, HEADACHY,
Sick 'CASCARETS'
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get a 10-cent box.

Sick headache, biliousness, dizz1-
ness, coated tongue, foul taste and foul
breath-always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed, fermenting food in the
bowels or sour, gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead of being cast out
of the system is re-absorbed into the
blood When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue it causes con-
gestion and that dull, throbbing, sick
ening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons In the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you eleep-a 10-cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear. stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months. Adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
Mociish HANDBAGS.

Handbags are usually in satin or
velvet. Even for morning or shopping,
except with dark-colored tailor-made,
one may carry bag in very smooth
and shiny leather, very long in shape
and lined in black with very simple
clasps. Very dressy bags are made
in silk broche with white, cream or
pale blue flowers on a white ground
An additional smartness is given by
tiny flowers embroidered over beads
For evening, handbags are entirely
made Of beads, and only just large
enough to hold a handkerchief. The
clasp is jewel In gold or silver
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
One Way to Decrease Jaqs.

In Copenhagen the police have de-.
creased the number of drunkards by
is found drunk in the streets he is
escorted home in cab by police Of
ficer, and the cab fare is charged to
the publican who served the man with
liquor. Needless to say, publicans take
very good care that none shall drink
too much on their premises, in case
they should be called upon to pay the
cab BILL
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
Pictures Of Thought.

The little six-year-old daughter of
correspondent related to her broth
er, age seven, dream which, evi.
IDENTIFY, she had not enjoyed. He said
to her, very seriously, Never mind.
sissy; dreams are only moving pic
lures in your mind" This is better
than some of the philosophers have
done with their explanations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-03-05
Vanity, Vanity!

Mr.. Woolerton-Yes, sab; my
wife's vanity done got me put In jail
wunst.
Mr.. Yallerby-How come dat?
Mr.. Woolerton-Well, yo' see. Alb
done borrowed fowl outen Colonel
Gunnerton's henhouse one night an
NAH wife sisted on wearing de wing
fedders in huh bonnet. De colonel
knew de wings, an had me jagged fer
stealth de fowl!-Puck