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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
CHAPTER TX. 1.
Fifteen Years After.

A bare-headed, golden-haitsd girl OF
twenty-three picked rose after rose
from bushes that formed an arched
trellis leading from the bungalow door
TO the sidewalk at the other end Of the
lawn.
In the library the calendar pro-
claimed the month to be January. Yet
outside red and white roses grew in
rotous luxuriance. For the place was
Los Angeles, Cal, where there Is no
last rose of summer for the simple
reason that there roses grow the year
round in a climate that is always sum
mer.
The girl with the golden hair was
Edith Wayne. now in all the splendid
fulfilment of her beauty and woman
hood. For Is years had elapsed since
she and her mother left British East
Africa, mourning father and husband
as one dead.
On their way home they had stopped
in England long enough to comply
with certain legal requirements where
by the fortune left to Doctor Wayne
would in due time be transferred to
the wife and daughter as the heirs OF
the missionary. They had then con-
tinued their journey-escorted by
Uncle Steve and Hart-to California.
And this beautiful bungalow in Los
Angeles. in front of which Edith was
now picking roses, had been bought
with part of the money received from
England. Mrs. Wayne's brother. I'm
Gle Steve" lived with them. And Hart
could be seen even now in the back
yard" of the Wayne house performing
his duties as gardener.
As Edith plucked the roses she
heard woman's voice calling:
Good morning, Edith"
A middle-aged woman came across
the lawn. She owned the bungalow
next door and since childhood had
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
sheridan,s ROYAL "Baa."

Not many companions of Richard
Brinsley Sheridan care to engage the
dramatist in an encounter of wit. The
royal dukes in the following story
were more courageous, but not more
successful, than most OF the play
wright's friends.
Two royal dukes, friends of Sheri-
dan, were walking in st. James street.
when they happened to meet the dra-
matist.
Il say. Sherry" said one OF the
dukes, I'VE have just been discussing
whether you are a greater fool or
rogue. What Is your opinion. my
boy?"
Sheridan smiled, took each by an
arm. and replied:
why. faith, your royal highnesses.
l believe I am between both"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
Home t)wrl'
Y Helps Y |
CITIZENS AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Physical WeII-Heing Most important
to Community as Well az to
the Individual.

There are few things of so great I'M
portance to the individual as his
health. Upon it depends largely his
attitude toward life and his relation
ship to his fellow man. Generally
speaking, the physically well are pros.
porous and efficient and the sick or
diseased unsuccessful and inefficient.
The individual chemically poisoned
by malaria or by hookworm infection
finds his daily work onerous and the
fruits of his labor give but little pleas
ure. The consumptive would gladly
exchange his bank account for physi-
cal health. Who would not give his
material wealth If by so doing he
could bring back loved ones lost pre-
maturely by fatal disease?
The health of the community is the
combined health of those living in It.
The relation of the citizen to the
health of the community is, therefore,
his relation to the health of his neigh
bors and of those living in the same
city or state.
The health of the community should
be of interest to every individual, for
upon it depends the welfare of him.
self, of his family and of his fellow
citizens. Upon the health of the peo-
pie depends the happiness and pros
perity of the community. Without
health there can be no real prosperity
and such material success as may be
attained is of little benefit.
To the extent that the inhabitants
of community are sick the commu-
nifty itself is diseased. The community
has health only in so far as the people
are free from disease. To commu-
nifty health is valuable asset; it in
sures prosperity, it attracts people. 1t
increases the value of the land. Many
letters are received daily at the public
health bureau at Washington from
people who are contemplating buying
land and moving from one state to
another, asking about the health con-
ditions of certain localities.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
CHAPTER WI.
"Oh, the Pity Of lty"

"Oh, the Pity OF aty'
Through the jungle and down into
the valley Bantu ran. At last, painting
from a race lasting an hour or more
he sighted the wagon standing in q
clearing little way off the trail There
was smoke from a fire, They We're
cooking the MONDAY meal.
Edith was the first to see the black
boy, and she shouted with delight:
"Bantu!"
The boys eyes searched the camI
anxiously. missy Edith" he cried
where is your father?"
why Bantu, what are you doing
here?" Mrs Wayne asked. as she
Joined the children.
where is your father. Missy Edith
Bantu insisted.
"Gone!" Edith answered But h.
win come right back"
FGone!" gasped Bantu. Then he
went away With Chief Amazu?'
Eyes, Bantu Look" Edith proudly
held up q necklace Of shells for Bantr
to inspect He recognized the shells
IS cowry. They had monetary value
and were used, in some respects, as
currency in the jungle.
"Amazu, when he was here a few
minutes ago, gave me this necklace,
ECtith now explained. and, Bantu
I'm now going TO give it to you. You
VIII wear it, and every day while an
gone It will remind you of me-"
She took the shells from her OWL
neck and hung them on Bantu. MY
father himself showed me just how tC
wear them" she added. land he
thanked Amazu for giving them to me
But guess father won't MUD my Civ
ing them to Bantu, will he, Inamma?'
"Bantu!" Mrs. Wayne now said
why do you look so frightened? Tel
me, is anything wrong? Amazu came
here a little while, ago and told us
that q member of his band was down
with the sleeping sickness perhaps
dying. He asked my husband to gel
his medicines and go with him to treat
the poor sick man."
Tim too late" Bantu said looking
f2 alarm toward the forest.
What do yeu mean, Bsatu?" Mrs
Wayne asked. in growing uneasiness
SAmazu's men are going to attack
you" Bantu said. "Aaazu knows the
white medicine man is fine shot and
took him away so he couldn't shoot SO
many Kafirs when they come to fight
you
Mrs. Wayne called to Uncle Steve
aHd Hart, who were busy at the camp
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
Plant a Tree.

Whether it be a fruit tree, an orna-
mental tree or timber tree, the time
devoted to planting it is well and
worthily spent. Within the last two
decades the whole country has awak-
ened to the Importance of the forestry
question. All states should be inter
ested in preserving the remnants of
our goodly forest heritage, and in pass
ing on to future generations land
beautified and glorified by its wealth
of trees.
1t requires years for nature to build
perfect tree, and it requires only
few moments for man to destroy ma
lures work. The time has come when
nature must be assisted in the benefi
cent task of Observation-Disclosures
Courier-Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
HER APPRECIATION OF ART
Visitors Genuine Tribute Must Have
Thrilled the Soul Of the
Copying Artists

It was about three o'clock, and the
fading light in the art gallery OF the
public library was beginning to bother
the painter-woman who faced the sun
set canvas with lumpy palette Inn
paled on one thumb and paint brush
held hesitatingly in the other while
she scrutinized again the intricate
blending Of sunset colors and backed
away few steps farther to squint at
the perspective Of the old whaler she
was copying as 1t lurched In painted
waves. Details of color blending, OF
light and shade. OF form after the
fashion Of painters sensitive appre-
citation. undoubtedly filled her mind.
Then came humping along the pol
ished floor two other women. They
stood for moment in silence In front
Of the sunset picture. One OF them
raised a thick beringed hand and
rubbed the canvas with slow, feeling
rub.
Amt It grand, Nellie" she said.
"An' all hand-painted too"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
GET RID OF PLAGUE SPOTS
Poorly Ventilated, Dirty and Crowded
Habitations Are a Disgrace to
the City They Disfigure.

Houses were first designed as a
place to seek cover and protection dur
ing sickness, storms and inclement
weather, says a bulletin issued by the
Chicago health department. At other
times, when the hardy people did not
need this protection, they used houses
infrequently. From the ancient, rude
houses have developed the modern
homes, where summer weather may
be had In deepest winter. The ten
dency is for greater comfort and con-
venience and the open-air propagan-
dist is more and more meeting popular
acclaim. Sun porches, sleeping rooms
widely accessible both to air and sun
rays, are deemed necessary to the best
homes.
But homes of this kind are fewer
by far than the residences of the
humber classes and there are many
homes filed to overcrowding that en-
joy only primitive means for ventila-
ton. Such houses are simply general
ing beds for the bad-air diseases. In
many cases tenants may know of their
dangers, but the family purse deters
movement to more healthful surround
ings.
1t should be brought home to the
owners of unsafe, dirty and neglected
houses that these should be made de-
cent. A good modern house may al
ways be rented in any city. Profits do
not depend on poor houses, aud the
tenant of an old, poorly ventilated,
dangerous firetrap, never painted nor
repaired, does not get his moneys
worth. In short, as a rule, he pays
the highest price for the poorest &C.
commodations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10

into. The ranks of the blacks, Of whom
many cropped In their tracks.
The 'afirs rallied. and again ad-
vanced with extreme caution, hurting
their spears. Amazu again fired his
gun.
Bantu was watching the fight from
the tail piece of the wagon. Suddenly
he gave a shrill cry-and fell back
ward into the arms of little Edith. He
looked into the blue eyes of his white
playmate, for whose sake he had run
miles through the forest Then the
body OF this little black boy stiffened
and he lay very still
"Oh, the pity of til" cried Mrs.
Wayne. Poor Bantu!"
A bullet from the gun Of Amazu had
found the heart of the valiant little
black boy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
Sounded Funny.

The following true story gives a de-
lightful glimpse of very little child
The baby, who was just beginning to
prattle, was taken to walk in an or
chard where some bantams were
turned loose. One perky little bird
stood right In the child's path, craned
his neck and uttered shrill "Cock-a-
doodle-doo." The little girl bent down
her head so as to be as near the. level
Of the bird as possible and then lisped
in the most pleading voice: "Pleath
will you thay that adain?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
pIavwrloht and Producer.

A good theatrical story was told by
Mr.. Jerome X. Jerome last night at
the o. p. club dinner to dramatic au.
thors.
81 spoke to an eminent producer not
long ago." he said, about a play a
young friend of mine had sent s. him.
He remembered it.
"Ah, yes" he said. NZot at all bad.
There's an idea u H."
Later on j. <sas produced, and after
the show went behind.
"Wsn," said the eminent producer.
What did you think Of it,"
ooh, all right" I said. 1T seems
all correct. But what about that
idea?"
He didn't seem to understand.
"The idea," reminded him; you
said there was an idea in It,"
He remembered then. "Ah, yes" he
said. Eyes. We had to cut that out"
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
He Understood.

There is a celebrated specialist in
Washington, as well known for his
bluntness of speech as for his profess
sional skill.
On one occasion rather pretentious
and elderly woman, the wife of cabi-
net officer, sought his advice. He lis
tened to a long recital of her symp-
toms and then prescribed as follows:
"An egg and a cup Of tea for break
fast, then walk for two hours; slice
of cold beef and half glass of wine
for luncheon, then walk again for two
hours; fish Except salmon) and bit
of chicken for dinner, with a single
glass of wine: to bed at ten and rise
at seven, etc. No automobile exer-
else. please"
The patient listened with surprise.
"But, DOCTOR" .ue expostulated, do
you know my position?"
Perfectly, madam" said the doctor.
81 am prescribing for an old woman
with a deranged stomach"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10

Took Their Places With Guns Ready.
fire. Come here. quick! Listen to
Raptu!"
Uncle Steve and Hart ran up Bantu
told them of seeing the long line OF
warriors and what he had heard ANA
va and the medicine man say at the
hollow tree.
.~By heavens!" exclaimed Uncle
Steve. Amazus story of sick mar
was only ruse to lure Robert away
from this camp. They've got him
alone now-at their mercy"
''Llsten!" cried Bantu, looking tc
ward the jungle. He was quicker than
the white men to catch an unusual
sound. "They are coming" Bantu
warned. in an awed voice.
LIZ confirmation of the warning o
shot pierced the stiffness and one O.
1.-The horses fell dead in its tracks More
shots followed. The remaining three
horses bolted and disappeared N the
Jungle.
Quick! We must defend ourselves"
shouted Uncle Steve. He hustled Mrs.
WAYNE and Edith and Bantu into tho
wagon. Then ne and Hart piled rolls
Of tent canvas one upon the other OF
top Of provision boxes. thus forming =
barricade Behind this improvised for
LITIGATION the two men took their places
NTH guns ready.
Il q mass Amazu's warriors emers ed
from the jungle and advanced eau
doualy across to the clearing. Amazu
fired shot from his rife, A shower
Of azsegais struck the wagon. Uncle
Steve and Hart began pouring dead
y fusiIlade from their repeating rsfiss
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
Knew What He Was Going For.

Duncan, aged four, was invited to a
party. He had to take his nap before
be could go. When he awoke his
mother said to him, well, dear, are
you going over to Bobby's to play?"
He promptly replied. mo. Is going
over there to eat"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
sunken Garden In Old Basement.

BY Transforming the basement of a
burned hotel into sunken garden the
people of Wiscasset, Me-, got rid of an
unsightly rubbish-filled excavation and
replaced it with what has proved to be
one of the most attractive features Of
the town.-Popular Mechanics.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
No svmpathy Amono Animals.

Whenever an animal is Ill, the first
step is to isolate it. not so much for
fear of infection as to protect 1t from
the cruel attentions of Its fellows. at
tentions which may cause its death by
violence. 1t will appreciate the value
of quiet coy quarters. in which it may
be safe from persecution.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
rhe Faithful Eollower.

''That dog is absolutely devoted to
me-" said Colonel Bottletop, follows
me wherever l go!"
Touching devotion!" replied the
exacting acquaintance. "But exceed
ingly poor taste!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10

II took your Com
pound and have q fine,
strong b by. A." - Mrs.
JOHN MITCHELL. Mas
sena, N. Y.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Is q
wonderful medicine for
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Mrs. A. M. MYERS, Cor
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81 highly recommend
Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Veg
etable Compound before
childbirth, it has done so
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M. DoERR, r. X. !, Con-
shohocken, Pa.
81 took Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound to build up my
system and have the
dearest baby girl in tho
world" - Mrs. NOSE
BLAKELEY, Imperial, Pa.
"I praise the Com
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a chance. It did SO much
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E. w. SANDERS, Rowles-
burg, w. Va.
"I took your Com
pound before baby was
born and feel I owe my
life to it. Mrs. WINNIE
TILLIs, Winter Haven,
Florida.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
In Bulk.

She-"I will admit that woman
seldom weighs her words.
Nonsense! Women don't use
big words.
He-True. but they would have to
be weighed in such large quantities.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10

Nothing" says Robert Herrick. "ir-
ritates the thinking woman more than
to be told that womans place is in
the home. She knows 1t. 1t is the
mans place also. and she knows that"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
SYNOPSIS.

edith. eight-year-old daughter Of Mis-
Eionary Robert Wayne. M. D.. and Bantu.
little son of the Kafir chief Wambo, her.
bid the coming of ''Uncle Steve" who
The missionary and his family Journey
sCroSs the yeIdt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
Under Cover.

Madge--Do you think that styles In
our street attire will continue to grow
more daring?"
Marjorie-Tf they do, my dear, the
girls will have to wear masks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
Refinement of Incidence.

"You think. Slowleight is lazy?"
"Lazy? Why, I've seen him watt
Ave minutes beside a revolving door
until some one went through ahead
and turned Il for him."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
HAVE YOU
A CHILD?

Many women long for children, but because Of
some durable physical arrangement are deprived
of this greatest of all happiness.
The women whose names follow were restored
TO normal health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta.
bic Compound. Write a.ld ask them about Il
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-10
Art in America.

"How is the view from your 81.
burban homer"
ct makes me thirsty"
"Ek?"
''The most conspicuous feature Of
the landscape Is beer sign"
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SCHOOL NOTES
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The position made vacant by the resi-
gnation OF Miss Augusta McKittriok was
filed by the appointment of Miss
Margaret Ayres. Miss Ayres has taught
for four years, and was graduated from
the State University in August of last
year.
This week closes the first semester and
in the High School the semi-yearly ex-
aminations have been held. These tests
have assisted the students to discover
their weakness. and it seems to be their
desire to strengthen the work for the last
half of tbe year.
Several of the rooms in the district are
still crowded. One teacher is responsible
for sixty eight pupils. and in another room
the average attendance is from fifty-four
to sixty.
Miss Alexander who has been detained
at home because OF illness hopes to re-
sumo her duties on Monday.
Mr., G. K. Bumgarner assumed the
duties of attendance officer at the open
ing of school after holidays.
Mr.. W. B. Vaudeville gave an interest
ing talk to the Seniors. last week, on the
subject of banking. These practical talks
| by our business men are much appreciat-
ed by the students and are proving oil
great value.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-16

Messrs, Fisher and Stevens will pres
ent the most popular of all musical com
edies of the present generation. IT e
Pink Lady" at the Grand. Wednesday
Jan. 81.
The Pink Lady" written by C. M. S
Mcclellan, with music by Ivan Caryn, has
taken its position as the greatast musical
comedy produced IN years. With rattl'
ing good story. full Of honest fun, with
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-16

music that is a delight, an excellent cast
including scores of pretty girls. it is not
to be wondered that its success has been
So conspicuous. 1t is best described as a
happy medium between the better class
of musical comedy and opera bouffe, with
the fun evolved from the humorous COM
plications of the story.
In the way of magnifosnce of scenery
and costumes nothing presented in years
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-16

can compare with The Pink Lidy." Ths
beautiful gowns worn by the young ladies
of the company are the latest creations
Of the most fashioaabls ships in Paris
and will have an especial appeal
to the women who attend the perform e
ance of The Pink Lady" who will nat
urally be interested in knowing what will
be worn BY fashioasbly paople on this
side Of the water during the coming
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CLUB NEWS.

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The Womans Relief Corps will give a
social at the home of Mrs. Hattie Nc
Caskill, south Sixth street, on Wednes-
day afternoon. January 2lst. All COM
rades are invited.
The regular meeting of the P, E. o.
chapter was held at the home OF Edith
Cook. After short business session a
very interesting paper was given on
American Humorous" by Mrs. Elser.
Part of the program was postponed un-
til next meeting. which will be held at
Mrs. Strattons. At this meeting final
arrangement will be made for B. /. L
banquet to be given at Miss Cooks, jan
uary "a.
The Entire Nous met with Mrs. L. E.
Wise on Wednesday afternoon.
/ The M. G. K. Club had an all day
meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Wal
lace with her mother. Mrs. Mamie
Grose as hostess. A delightful day with.
work and pleasure was spent by all.
Mrs. j. H. Award was hostess Of the
o. D. T. Club, Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Ruth Farris was the delightful
hostess of the Queen Esther claes of the
M. E. Sunday school on Monday even
ing. A most enjoyable evening was
spent by all.
The following program in charge OF
Mrs. W. c. Steele was rendered at the
Music Club meeting this week;
Luther l4e5-l546. Elm Feste Burg
The Club
Orlando Lassus l52o-l5e5.. .......
"Matono lovely maiden"
Mesdames Wolfe, Hall. Hamlin. Stout
Johann Sebastian Bach l6S5-lz50.
Concerto for pianos
Mr. Elser, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Dent
Bach. Air on G. String
Beethoven lzzo-l92z ......... .Minuet
Miss Hunt
Mozart ,z56-lz9l ......... The Violet
Haydn lz52-l8oe. e.................N
My Mother bids me bind my hair"
Miss Ford
Phillip Emanuel Bach lzl4-lZ8S...
............... Solfeggietto
Mrs. Hamlin
Handel l6s5-l75e, Guest No).. Largo
Harry KEEPER
/ CI,,zl, IZIA-IZQ7
............lh i have lost my Eurydice
Beethoven. n............ In Questa Tomba
Mrs. Johnson
Beethoven. Senate Pathetique
Gravep- Allegro -Adagio-Rondo
J Mrs. Dent
Handel. oh had Jubal's Lyre
Louise Reichardt 1873 1925 ........
.....W When the roses bloom
| mozart. .......-. Luiooy
| Bach. law Hatia
Miss Sheldon
|
The Monday Evening Literary Club
met with W. 3. Vaudeville this week.
His paper was The New Currency Bill"
ond the subject was handled in a master
ly manner. The discussion afterward
was very interesting. Splendid refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Mandsyille.
-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-16

season.
The delightful musical co nedy will be
seen here with many of the New York
and London company, including Olga
OeBaugh. Elsa Won Boste. Louise Kay,
Georgia Harvey. James McElherm. John
Mundy. Russell Lennon, Alfred Derry.
Alice Moffatt Luce Carter. Chas. j.
Hines. Lee Townsend. Abbott Adams.
Jack Hall, Mortimer Meyer. and the fam
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-16
ROCKY FORD DITCH co
Holds Annual Meeting and Elects
Board of Directors

At the annual meeting of stockholders
of the Rocky Ford Ditch company on
Tuesday the old board of directors was
elected as follows: C. j. Cover, Fred
Noble, VIM. Morrison. S. A. Taylor and
T. Fl. Devine.
The reports of the old officers were ap-
proved and upon their Recommendation
an assessment of So per share was levied
for the ensuing year. The directors were
also authorized to contribute like am
cunt as last year for the defense of the
Kansas-C Colorado water suit.
The board Of directors perfected or
ganization with the following officers:
President-C. J. Cover
Vice President-W. Morrison
Secretary-L. r, Pollock
Superintendent-S. A. Taylor