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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
Law Point Settled.

The court of appeals of New York in
Severson, as commissioner of charities
of Binghamton VS.. Macomber. holds
that when the bondsman for one held
as a disorderly person for failing to
support his family is sued, it is not
necessary for the plaintiff to prove
that the family had become public
charge. The court said that the judg-
ment of conviction and the bond exc
cuted by the defendant were founded
on the mans ability to support his
wife, and the judgment necessarily es-
tablished that he was liable and able
to support her at the time the judg-
ment was rendered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01

coat is of brocaded satin in rose color,
bordered with ruche of plated ma
line. She wears MORE girdle of
rose color, also. Her garments are
the most tasteful of up-to-date modes.
The hair is waved and parted little
to one side in very short part. This
waved portion is brought to the back
of the head and arranged in loose, fiat
coils pinned fiat below the crown. The
hair over the ears is separated into
strands and curled in three rather
tight curls. A strand ofspearls, fin
ished with three settings at the front,
is clasped round the head Below it
across the forehead there is a slightly
curled fringe Of hair
Almost any fairly youthful face win
find all it's good points enhanced by
a style Of hair dressing so remarkably
good that it challenges the classic
models of the Greeks and divides hon.
ors with them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
IN DEEPEST WATER QUEER OLD TAXES
Boards, Windows and Hats Had
to Pay Tribute.
Needy Kings In Ancient Times Were
Very Unorthodox in Their Meth
DDS of Raising Money-SoIic-
tied Like Beggars.

In early times it was common for
needy kings to raise money by very
unorthodox methods in England. Ed
ward / was accustomed to help him.
self to anything of value, and Edward
III had disturbing habit of imposing
taxes without the consent of parlia-
ment.
Edward w solicited money like a
common, or rather a sturdy, beggar."
Richard II imposed poll tax which
affected both males and females from
sixteen years upward. An earl had to
pay four pounds, as also had the may
or of London, while married man had
to pay fourpence for himself and his
wife and a single woman had to pay
just as much. No wonder, remarks
the New York Press, this tax led to
Wat Tyler's rebellion.
Charles l was a keen man for money
and he set parliament at defiance. One
of his most remarkable proclamations
ordered the nobility and gentry to re-
tire to their country seats and cease
idling their time in London, under pen
atty of heavy fine.
We grumble nowadays at the taxes
imposed by the various budgets, but
we are freed of the freak taxes that
burdened our forefathers.
Boards were taxed at one time and
Henry VIII, who wore one himself free
of charge; graded the tax according to
the status of the wearer. The arch
bishop of Canterbury had to pay three
shillings fourpence for his face fun
gus, and this was the amount fixed by
Elizabeth on every beard OF over
fortnight's growth.
The most odious tax ever intro
duced was that of the birth tax, which
came into operation in 1896. This tax
ranged from $50 on the birth OF
child to duke to two shillings for a
workingman's child. Taxes were also
imposed on burials and marriages.
William Pitt the younger, who was
the most juvenile premier and chancel-
lor of the eXchequer Britain ever had,
came into Office at the age Of twenty
four, and as he found the public
DuduCSS
tuted some weird taxes. He placed
tax on windows and tax on horses.
In defiance of the latter tax and by
way of drawing ridicule upon 1t, man
named Jonathan Thatcher rode his
COW to and from the Stockport mar
ket
So recently as 1869 there was tax
in England on hair powder, which was
first instituted in 1895. 1t cost guinea
a year for a license to display pow
dered hair, though striving parent
with more than two unmarried daugh-
tiers could obtain double license for
two guineas, which allowed all the
girls of the family to powder their
polls.
This tax was not SO stupid as the
hat tax, which was introduced in the
reign of George III, when money was
badly required to fight the French. For
a year there was a tax on watches and
clocks. and women will be interested
to learn that from 1896 to 17O6 there
was tax on bachelors.
Every unwedded man over twenty
five had to pay into the treasury
shilling a year, though in the case OF
gentleman this amount was m
creased to five shillings, and in the
case of a duke G12:1O.
This tax brought in about one thou
sand pounds a week and induced many
men to venture into matrlmony.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01

except water up to the last week,
when she began taking small quanti-
ties of lemon and orange juice She
lost 2S pounds during the period, drop
ping from 115 to 81. After a week
of eating her weight has increased to
los. She is entirely cured.
During the period of abstinence Mrs.
Culver made daily trips downtown, do
ing extensive walking in the shopping
district. She was accompanied by
a sister, Mrs. ]. N. Dawson of Kali
ispell, and has been staying at W132S
Dean avenue.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
Electric Canal Boat.

The newest thing in transportation
facilities is the electric canal boat.
The New York & Buffalo Steamship
company is planning to construct a
feet of 80 self-propeIed freight
barges, possibly with accommoda-
tons for few passengers, which are
expected to make the trip between
New York and Buffalo by way of the
Hudson river and the canal in three
days. The boats will be built of steel,
275 feet long, and will have capac-
ity of 1900 tons.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
A Rose on the Shoulder.

A rose on the shoulder is the latest
within of fashionable milady. Of course,
the rose matches or harmonizes with
the gown or its trimming. For ex-
emple, a white tulle dancing costume
with pink sash has pink rose
caught against the shoulder; yellow
dance gown with which jet beads are
worn is embeiiisked with yellow and
black rose; deep American beauty
rose may lend color to black tulle
gown. Sometimes the shoulder roses
are interchangeable, snap buttons
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
WOMAN FASTS FOR As DAYS
She Suffered From Chronic Indiges-
ton and Starving Was the
Way to Get Well.

Spokane, Wash.-Mrs. Boyd Culver,
forty-one, of Eureka, Mont, recently
completed a 45-day fast. She came
here suffering from chronic indiges-
ton, and started on the fast under
the direction of DR.. Aubrey DodsOn.
During the 45-day period Mrs. Cul-
yer ate nothing and drank nothing
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
ENCOURAGES "High" Birth Rate.

Lyons.-The sum of $4,000 was
willed by M. Brunier, who died re-
Gently near here, as an annual recon-
pense to any mother of French fam
lily who shall have at least seven chill
dren born at a height of 1000 feet.
The benefciaries are to be chosen
among the wives of guides in the
French Alps living at that altitude.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
Find Silver Bars in Weeds.

Omaha, Neb.-Two big bars of sill
yer bullion worth $4,000 were found
the other day by two little boys who
were playing along the Rock Islard
railroad tracks.
The bars were hidden in the weeds,
and had been stolen from carload of
silver bars, which were being shipped
to the Omaha smelter to be refined.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01

first woman to fly in the new Burgess
Dunn aeroplane, which is being tested
at the aviation field at Newport News,
Virginia. Mrs. Britten is an enthusi-
astic automobilist and is keen for all
kinds of outdoor sports.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01

sewed to bodices and little ends OF
ribbon tied to the rose stems, making
it possible to wear various roses with
various frocks. The rose is worn high
on the shoulder, near the chin, just at
the edge of the deeply V'd decolletage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
Still. Looking.

"Was the man here today to look for
the gas leak, Kate?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Did he find it?"
Eyes. ma'am; but they haven't sound
the man yet"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
CONGRESSMAN'S WIFE TO FLY
Mrs. Frederick A. Brtten to Be First
to Take Trip in Burgess-Dunn
AeropIane.

Washington. - Mrs. Frederick A.
wife of the congressman from
Illinois who is member of the house
naval affairs committee, will be the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01
Fastidious Shopper.

Hard TO please, is she?"
Eyes, she couldn't buy a two-cent
stamp without having the entire stock
trotted out for Inspection
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01

Men never know as much about any
thing as women know about the pre-
vailing styles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-10-01

Meyer, daughter !of the former Sec
rotary of the Navy and Mrs. Meyer,
is occupying her parents home at
Hamilton, Mass, for the season while
they are touring abroad
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

with Tenth Street 10 it, intersection
with Levec Street: thence with Levce
Street 10 the place of beginning: also
Lcvec street from itS intersection with
Tenth Street ~ itS intersection with
Fourteenth Street. and also Eleventh
Street from liz intersection with Levce
street 10 its intersection with Elizabeth
street: alSo Thirteenth Street from
Elizabeth Street To the Rio Grande: also
from the intersection Of Tenth Street
and Levec Street along Tenth street a.
it, Intersection with the right of way W
the ~. Louis. Brownsville A Mexico
Railway Company. on lis line leading a.
the International Bridge: also from the
intersection az I.rVcc Street and Third
Street along IrVcc Street 10 the liaulc-
ward: thence with the boulevard 10 its
intersection with Madison Street: thence
with Madison Street ~ it, intersection
with BcldOn street. Also from the inter
section Of Thirteenth Street and Eliza
beth Street along Thirteenth Street ~
The Rio Graudc; also from the intcr>cc-
tion Of Levcc Street aud Boulevard along
Lcvec Street 10 its intersection with Mes
quite Street ia West Brownsville: thence
along Mesquite street in an EaStcrly di-
rcction 10 The City Limits. Also from the
intersection Of Icvee and Mesquite
Street along Mesquite Street To the City
Light and Water Works Plant. Also
from the intersection Of jefferson and
Fourteenth Streets along Fourteenth
Street t. its intersection with The east
line Of the Goodrich A Fnrto addition.
Also from the intersection If lcvc'
Street and Boulevard along boulevard
TO its intersection with 1t. Francis
Street; thence along - Francis Street
10 it, intersection with Stiiimln Street:
thence along Stillman Street in 4 west
crly direction 10 it, intersection with
the street living u block west uf the
right of way Of hhc 1T. Louis. Browns
Vile \ Mexico Railway. said street hav-
ing no name: thence along said street
Ia the Stillman Purchase line. Also from
the intersection of Boulevard and 1T.
Francis Street. along It. Francis street
10 it, intersection with Tenth Street
said franchise having thereafter. by due
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02
ORDER OF SALE.

( The State of Texas.
County OF Cameron.
The City Of Brownsville. Plaintiff.
vs..
The Brownsville Street and I~ntcrurban
Railroad Company. Defendant.
In the District Court OF Cameron
County. Texas.
Whereas. bv virtue Of an execution or
order Of sale issued on; of the District
Court OF Cameron County. Texas. on Il
iudment rendered in said court on the
18th day of November \. H.. 1919, ia
favor Of the sad City of Brownsville
md against the said brownsville Street
and Iniernrhan Railroad Company. No.
1Jla ON the Docket of said court. | did
on the 9th day of February. \. d.. 1911.
a = o'clock p m. levy upon the follow.
ing described real AMI personal proper
IN >ituated in The City Of Brownsville. in
Cameron County. Texas. and belonging
"a the said Brownsville street and In
icrdrhan Railroad Company. described
a. follows. to-wit:
The franclf> - If said defendant.
Brownsville Street \ ~Intcrurhan Rail
road Company. granted by virtue Of an
ordinance duly and legally passed "a q
regular meeting If the City Council If
said Civ Of Brownsville. Texas. held III
The llth day Of August. "A. H.. 1911. grant
ing to :. A. Robertson and his associates
or assigns the right and privilege If
constructing. maintaining and operating
Il street ear 1>y>cm IN the said City Of
Brownsville. Texas. over and upon the
following named streets. to-wit:
beginning ~ the intersection Of Third
and Lcycc streets. and running thence
with Third Street 10 it, intersection
with Washington Street thence with
Washington Street to its intersection
with Eleventh Street thence with said
Eleventh Street 10 its intersection
with jefferson Street. thence with .Icfler
son Street 4 It's intersection with Four
trcnth Street: thence with Fourteenth
Street to the Rio Grandc: also from
the intersection Of Fourteenth and Eliza
beth Streets with Elizabeth Street t.
it, intersection with Tenth street; thence
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

"Lintcrs.' the short fiber obtained by
the ~cottOnsccl oil mills from REFINING
cotton seed before extracting the oil. en-
ters into many lines of manufacture il
which otherwise il would b. necessary a.
use a better grade IF cotton. Ii j. used in
uphOlstcring and in III, manufacture ~
mattresses. comforts. batting cu..ijon>.
wadding. and pads: for mixing with
shoddy and for making low grade y rms.
wrapping Irvine. cheap rope. and lamp
and candlewicks: for making absorbent
cotton /: and in the manufacture 81 gun
cotton, inter powder. and writing paper.
"Grcat as the industrial development
has been i'm the South during the past
decade" writes Barton W Curric Ia The
Country Gentleman. little more than Il
beginning has been made in this dircc
Increased and improved asricul
oural activity. more efficiently handle
and with the new ideas If the farmer ~
tomorrow Ia stimulate them will double
and treble the rate Of industrial develop
ment."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

and proper transfer Or assignment. been
crt>on and his associates IN the defend
dant herein. and also the right ~ way
w said Brownsville Street \ lntcrurhan
Railroad Company upon and over all the
streets h~crcinbcforc mentioned; and also
the ~roadbcd.- Strcctcar tracks. including
ties and rails. constructed hy said
Brownsville street y lnterurhan Rail.
road Company over AMI upon the follow
Ing streets in the said City If Browns
vile. Texas. 10 Wit:
Beginning I'd the intersection ~ Third
and LcVcc streets and running thence
with Third Street 10 its Intersection
with Washington Street: thence with
Washington Street lyn IT, intersection
with Eleventh Street: thence with said
Eleventh STREET. to mn intersection with
Jefferson Street; thence with jefferson
Street a. it, intersection with our
tccnth street: thence with Fourteenth
- rcct o. Elizabeth Street: thence with
Elizabeth Street 10 it, intersection with
Tenth Street: thence with Tenth Street
"a itS intersection with Lcvcc Street
thence with lcvcr Street 10 the place IT
beginning; thence with Leycc STREET a.
the City Limits in West Brownsville:
also ihrNfiNturc~. the two motor ears and
al lnthrr appurtcnancc> owned n said
Brownsville Street 4 Intcrurban Rail
road Company.
And on the third day ~ March. A ID,
1914 same bring the first Tuesday in
sail mouth I.fw4su The hpurS az M
o'clock u. W.. AMI ! o'clock n I'M. on said
day. IN the Court House door i'm said
'ountv. 7 will offer for sale, and sell at
public auction for cash. all the right.
title. interest and claim Of the said
Brownsville Street 4 Intcrurban Rail
road Company in and 10 said property.
Dated al Brownsville. Texas. this the
oh day of February. A. H.. 1911.
IL. n. RYAN.
Sheriff of Cameron County. Texas.
by &. Il WINSTEAD,
Deputy.
all r.a-n
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION.

Under aud hv virtue Of. aud in accord
ancc with the laws Of the state II Texas
ia such eases made and provided. and
pursuant "a IN order Of the City Cuun
ell Of the City Of Brownsville. Texas.
made AT its regular session. Monday
February -. \. y. 1911. ordering and
providing for Il general election To be
held in aud for the city of Brownsville.
III county of Cameron. State Of Texas.
notice is hereby given that = General
City Election IN and for said City Of
Brownsville. Texas. will hc held on the
First Tuesday in April 4. ID. 1911. The
same being the 9Th day AZ said month, for
the purpose If c~lccting the following of
ficorS in and for said City of Browns
vile. towit:
Mayor. City Secretary. City Attorney.
City Engineer. City Marshal. City Treas
urcr. City Tax Assessor and Collector.
one Alderman in and for the First Ward
of the City, one Alderman in and for the
Second Ward OF said City. one Alder
man in and for the Third Ward Of said
City. and one Alderman in and for the
Fourth Ward Of said City.
That said Election shall he held in
each ri the Four Wards of this City IN
accordance with aud a prescribed 10y
the Laws Of the State of Texas in such
eases made aud provided. and ~ pro
yidcd IN said order If said City Council.
The following places designated rs
polling PAGES. in said order of said Coun-
cil. and the persons hereinafter named
are hereby appointed election Officers.
in and for each of the respective Wards
Of this City. to Wit:
FIRST WARD.
Polling Placc-The one story frame
building used ~ one I;omulo Garcia. a.
4 bakery. on the corner Of Fourth and
Adams STREET in said City.
ELECTION OFFICERS.
{. II. More. presiding Officers: NJ. Fer
nandcz. Judge: Frank Slavitchcck. Judge;
sam Bell, judge.
SECOND WARD.
Polling Place The frame house known
aS the ObrrroS Hall. situated on the
northcrly side of Adams Street between
9th and 10Th STREETS. Of this city.
ELECTION OFFICERS.
Il. u T;cntfro. presiding Judge; Rich
ard Morris. judge: W. l.. McDayitt
Judge; J. +. Steele. judge.
THIRD WARD.
Polling Placc-At the old Council
Chamber IN the City Hall building on
the Market Square, being the room over
the city Jail.
ELECTION OFFICERS.
W. Il. Linton. presiding officer: John
Boui>. Judge; Fidcl Falcon, Judge; Aaron
Turk. judge.
FOURTH WARD.
Polling Placc-Thc brick house. known
- Mcclintock's garage on Elizabctl
Street. between 18th aud nth Streets il
said Ciiy.
ELECTION OFFICERS.
Emile Wise. presiding officer: I. j
Clay. judge; Geo. REYES. judge; Grant
McMlchael. Judge.
Done ~ order Of the CITY Council III
the City OF Brownsville. Texas.
I'm testimony whereof. witness my
hand and the official seal of said City
hercon impressed. al the office. and III
the City of Brownsville, Texas. this th.
eth day of February. \. ID. 1914.
A. II. COLE. Mayor.
Attest:
CRISANTO NILLARREAL.
City Secretary.
4Ix IF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

Tow sweet. frcm the green. messy briia
10 receive IL.
Az. poised on the curb. il inclined 20
my lips.
Not a full blushing goblet could tempt
mc Ia leave 1T.
Tho filled with the nectar that Jnpi-
ter sips.
H,d now. far removed from The loved
habitation.
rhe tear of regret will intru>tivcly
swell.
A. fancy rcverts to my fathers planta-
ton,
And signs for the bucket that hung IN
The we'll.
The oil oaken bucket. the iron bound
bucket.
The moss covered bucket which hung ia
the we'll.
Samuel Woodwork
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

WANTED-Mcn ~ learn the barber
trade. Thousands have become sue
cessful shop owners by our system and
send To us for BARRIERS. Prepare noW.
Few weeks comply tcS. ToulS given.
AWagcs while learning. Particulars
mailed free. Write Molcr Barber Col
lege, Dallas TcNas-326t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

The Biological Survey and the Forest
Service have been cooperating in the ~
termination of ground squirrels ON Ma
tional forests in California. TIL annual
loss of range feed and grain crops from
ground squirrels j. enormous.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02
FOR SALE.


WANTED:-F First class %laundryman or
M that understands the laundry
business thoroughly. Address san
Benito Laundry Co. San Bcnilo Texas.
-l230tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

Belgian commercial bodies are contcm-
plating the construction nf "A ~ai.ntu.D q
nection with the river Rhine for barge
tranhc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

LOST:-A black bow knot brooch. with
pearls. Highly priced by the owner.
Mrs. Fannie p%uteenat. >T ~. Francis
st. aa>at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

WANTED-Travclcr age - To- ~ En-
p%eriencc unnecessary. Salary. com
mission and expense allowance Ia right
matn. j. T.. McIiradv. Chicago. set
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

Some girls are Shy about marrying men
Nho are shy Of ready money.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

He meier l. crnwn'd
With Immortality who fears 10 follow
Where airy voices lead. Keats
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

There are ~ rules for friendship. N
must L. left ~ itself: We cannot force il
any more han love. -Ilazliti.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

Fight hard when you are down. Die
IN s-defcrmine AZ least 10 do-and Won
won't die ~ all.-.IamcS II. West.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

EPIC OF MABEL ROSE.
Little Mabel Rose
Sat down III rcpo>e
Where naughty Jack
Had placed a tack:
Little Mabel Rose.
Grand Rapids Press
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-02

y IL -ib
Evening journal., 1914-05-19
COUNCIL TO Give
FIRE Chief SUPPORT

Members OF City Council last night
held conference with Patrick Magill,
the new fire chief, when 81 was decided
10 give the chief full charge OF the de-
psrtment at an fires. Any fire company
that refuses Go abide by his orders will
be punished by Council. The Council
men assured the chief they would aid
him ia his attempt to enforce the rules
of the department
Another matter considered last night
was that OF providing a vehicle TO take
the place of the automobile purchased
some time ago for the use OF the chief
of the department. This machinc is in
need OF tires which would cost 500 and
other repnifs
just what Council Is going to do
about the oaso has not been determined
The members are said to agree that a
horse-drawn vehicle is out OF the ques
tion now that the entire department
/ practically. IS motorized. for hors,
could not compete with the automobile
engines. Whether new automobil,
/ will De purchased for Chief Magill is no,
known. nut the members have decide,
that be- will have 60 be supplied witt
something in which to go to fires.
Evening journal., 1914-05-19
BLAME Another Death
ON Inferior RAILROAD

Coroner Springs Jury in The case OF
Joseph S. Ahnker. the railroad ilagman.
who wac fataliy injured iin the wreck
on the Brnndywmc branch of the =. d.
and w. Railroad Company. returned a
verdict last night that inferior condi-
dition OF the roadbed was responsible
FOR the accident The verdict was simi-
lar Go that in the case of William r.
lrcluu. the fireman. who was killed in
the accident. The verdict of Inst night
follows.
"That the said Joseph S. Minker oi
ll0 West Twenty fourth street. came 10
his death at the Homeopathic Hospital
May @, 1913. OF injuries received east
of the Van Bmen street crossing on the
Brandyyme siding. April % 1914, and
from the evidence and examination OF
the tricks the jury agrees that the ac
cident occurred ON account of inferior
condition in the roadbcd'