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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
Heavy Attack on Allies.

The Allies have been attacked in
force from Ypres to La Bassee.
terrific battle has commenced. The
Germans have heavy reinforcements
and fresh guns for this renewal of the
effort to cut through the Allies line.
The English artillery, however, thus
far has thwarted all the German at
tempts
1t is now said the plan is to reach
the French coast by December 10. The
Germans show few signs of being
staggered by their enormous losses
and dispatches from Berlin set forth
that the German troops are far better
able to stand exposure to the cold
than are the allies The forces of
Emperor William are trained and
clothed for just such an emergency,
while the troops of the Allies, from
the south of France, from Morocco and
from India must necessarily suffer
greatly.
Cold and Fatigue.
The extreme cold weather and the
exhaustion of the troops engaged
have virtually brought the battle in
Flanders to a standstill.
A desultory artillery duel continues
at some points along the wide front
and there has been an occasional in
fantry attack, but for the last five
days the fighting has been mild com
pared with the fierceness of that
which for more than a month pre-
ceded it
Both Sides Rest.
The Germans, it is evident, have
sent their best troops to the eastern
front and even in big guns the allies
appear to have the advantage over
them. There are no signs, however, of
an offensive on a large scale on the
part of the allies. who doubtless are
as badly in need of rest as their oppo-
nents. In fact, it is stated that the
officers and men who have borne the
brunt of the fighting in the trenches
are being given short leave.
Losing Guns in Mud.
Many heavy guns have been lost by
the Germans in the floods in Elan
ders. The official French COM
munique in stating this declares that
the artillery fire from the coast to
the Lys has slackened somewhat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
Starting the Day Wrong.

There was a gloom on the face of
the New England farmer.
What's the matter, Elijah?" asked
his nearest neighbor. 'Flapjacks CIV
en- out over to your house?"
"Worse'n that" said Elijah. you
know, 'twasnt apple year, and wife
says we can't have any more apple
pie for breakfast"
Cant you make out if you have
apple pie noon and night?"
Il can, because I've got to- said
Elijah, but, 1 tell you, it upsets me.
starting in the day wrong like that.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
conoress suent s1.11e.11e.1ss.

Washington. Nov. 27--Congress ap-
propriated at its last session s1.116,-
49, for the current fiscal year,
again 81 .G9S. 67S, 7SS for the last fiscal
year, according to the final computa-'
ton announced by the appropriation
committee of Congress
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
a FL Elects Old Officers.

Philadelphia, Nov 23.-The Amer
lean Federation of Labor at the final
session of its thirtyfourth annual
meeting reelected all of its present
officers and voted to hold its next
national con zention at San Francisco
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
10 / q d for cornoration.

Washington, Nov. 27--Ross D. Ryn-
der. chief examiner of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. has resigned
to become commerce counsel for
large Chicago corporation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
Pluck

Lawson-Bjones has been married
for a year now, and he still looks
happy
Dawson--Biones always was good
loser.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
Riot bal ConstantinonIe-

The British embassy in CONSTANT
nople has been sacked and the Rus
sian hospital pillaged and all foreign
ers have been more or less seriously
abused.
May Attack Italy.
The italian government is aware
that Austria is doing its utmost to
induce Turkey to attack Italy. but
none the less hesitates to believe the
report that has just come in from one
of its most reliable agents that com
mon action of the combined Austro-
Turkish squadron is to be expected
against Italy at a very early date.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
The Kind.

Il thought you told me you had
financial backing for this enterprise p.
Yes, but it was a backing out"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12

When a man boasts of being slow
but sure, we are at least sure about
the slow parti
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12
Fleeing From BresIau.

Several thousand refugees. mostly
members of wealthy German families
in Breslau, have arrived in Munich
during the last forty-eigllt hours. They
declare that the city is in a state of
CONSERVATION owing to the reported
approach of the Russians and all bus
mess is at a standstill
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12

London.-OfficiaI news received in
London declares that the rout of the
German and Austrian forces in Po-
land has been complete The general
staff, however, is not yet able to give
any details of this fighting. St is now
clear that the Russian victory in Po-
land is decisive. The number of pris-
oners taken by the Russians is esti-
mated at fifty thousand
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-12-12

The veil of secrecy has been
drawn over the battles between
the Russians and the Austro-German
forces. The headquarters of both
armies now are combining themselves
to the briefest statements concerning
the hostilities, saying merely that
fighting is in progress.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

Yes. He Was Fond of fer.

A small touring company was going
the round of some of the English
towns, and everywhere the audiences
were delighted with the Juvenile lead
ing lady. She was so bright and fresh
and girlish that the entire male por-
ton Of the audiences promptly fell in
love with her.
One evening a youthful admirer
sought out the manager of the com
panI. Il rather fine looking. bearded
man. and proceeded to fish for an In
PRODUCTION to the charming little lady.
He had, he said. enjoyed her acting
so much. 1T must be very pleasant to
know her." he suggested. Il expect
you who see her SO often are very fond
Of herY'
We'll. yes" admitted the manager
"Yes, I am rather fond Of her."
perhaps you've known her for some
timeY' suggested the admirer
Yes, quite long time" agreed the
manager.
but 1t can't be so very long," pro-
tested the other. she's little more
than a girl" Then a hor1id suspicion
came to him. "You-you're not her
husband, are you" he faltered.
mo; oh. no." said the manager "I'm
her sonw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
No Doubt About Il.

There is an amusing story connected
with Dr. Chavasse, the bishop Of Liv.
erpool.
DR.. Chavasse is the father Of two
sets Of twins, and soon after Mrs. Cha
vase had had twins for the second
time a curate from neighboring par
ish was asked to preach the Sunday
morning sermon in DR.. Chavasse's
church. BY an extraordinary coinci
dence he chose as his text the words.
1.-Two are better than one"
A quite audible giggle came from one
or two members Of the congregation,
and, quite ignorant of the cause of his
hearers amusement. the curate gaZed
at them in shocked surprise. Then.
fearing that there might be something
amiss with his surplice. he tried. to ex-
anime himself Finding nothing amiss.
he looked sternly at the congregation
and repeated his text In loud. clear
voice:
1.-Two are better than Oner'
Az he now seemed to be calling at
.ention to his little joke. the entire ron
gregation quivered with suppr"s~'-
nirth -~Lcudon Globe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

man to teach me to play the flute"
"Would you like to learn to play the
f1ute? asked the king, his sympathy
aroused at once, for he remembered
his own boyhoods desire.
above all things" answered An
tonic.
"Come with me- said this kind heart
ed old gentleman. as Antonio still
thought him, land you shall have a
good teacher and fine flute of your
very own. How do you like that?
The poor lad could hardly speak on
account of the sobs of joy that persist
ed In coming. But his new friend I'M
derstood and patted him on the head
as they walked off together. So he
was put in charge of the court music
master, who found he had great talent.
and after awhile he played SO well that
he was allowed to play before the king
The boy felt the deepest gratitude
toward his kind benefactor and prayed
constantly that he might at some fu-
ture time prove his devotion to him.
Strangely enough, the opportunity did
come. For one morning Antonio, get
ting up very early and taking a short
cut through the kitchen Of the castle
On his way to the garden, saw one OF
the cooks acting in a suspicious man.
ner Just as Antonio glanced at him
the man dropped a white powder in
the cup of chocolate meant for the
king!
The little flute player was Mortified
and, rushing off, ran without ceremony
into the kings apartment. crying: "Oh,
sire, do not drink your chocolate this
morning. 1t is poisoned!'
When, a few minutes after, the
breakfast tray was brought in, Freder-
lex the Great received 1t very calmly
and looked hard at the servant. who
Immediately began to tremble.
"How pale you are. You must be
ILL.," exclaimed his majesty. Here,
drink this cup of chocolate. 1t may
revive you"
mercy, SIRE" pleaded the servant,
throwing himself at the kings feet, II
am not to blame. l am but an instru-
ment in the hands of Others" and he
confessed the whole plot.
"Wretched man, you were going to
poison me-" said the king, and at the
same time he called one Of the dogs to
his side. He gave him the contents of
the cup to drink, and shuddered when
he saw the poor brute die in agony.
So it was bread cast upon the wa
ters which had returned after many
days." For Frederick the Greats kind
ness to a poor little Italian boy had
saved his own life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Monteneqro's Stones.

Montenegro has, after all, some rea.
son to be grateful for its stones. 1T
is in these stones" writes William Mil
Ter. that the Black mountain has
found its best fortifcations-for artifi-
cial forts it has none-and it was not
till the time of the present prince (now
King Nicholas) that the Napoleonic
idea of making road across the coun-
try was carried out. Even now 1t is
not by any means certain that this i'm
proved means of communication will
not be a source of danger in the fu'
ture"
Napoleon in the early years OF the
nineteenth century offered to construct
a roadway across the principally at
his own expense, but his overtures
were summarily rejected. He then
threatened to lay waste the country
with fire and sword till its name be-
came Monte Rosso C'the red noun
ain'O instead of Montenegro. The
threat, however, was never carried out.
London Chronicle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
HAS COT THEM
ALL GUESSING
Other Merchants of the City
Worrying
Claim that he is Losing
Money on his Weekly sales.
Berman Says let the Other
Fellows Worry The
People will Benefit

Berman's weekly sales which
were inaugurated last week and
which will be continued weekly
for the benefit of the people of
Washburn and vicinity have got
a mum Der of the merchants IF
the city to worrying and the
statement has been made that
he is actually selling goods at
less than the wholesale cost.
But Berman says 'let the
other fellow do the worrying"
he is going to continue giving
the people weekly bargains even
though the other M merchants do
worry.
AT these sales at Berman s
popular store goods are actually
being sold at less than the
wholesale cost and all items
placed on sale are seasonable
items and needed by the people
of Washburn and vicinity at this
time Of the year.
Berman says no steam rollers
or aut IS or flying machines to be
given away for which the "dear
people" will be compelled to
stand the cost, but that he is
going one better by giving
people goods at less than the
wholesale cost. The second
weekly sale starts on Saturday
OF this week. Look over the
bargains in the advertisement on
the LIST page of this paper. Adv
-s.> rrzuNuzUegKa
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
BREAD upon
The WATERS.

Of course you have heard of Freder-
lex the Great-how he was born In
Berlin more than 175 years ago and
how unhappy he was for the first
twenty-five years of his life, how his
father hated him and threw plates at
him during dinner and how once upon
finding him playing the flute he broke
it across his back.
But at last when Frederick was
twenty eight his cruel parent died, and
then he became king Of Prussia. He
was a very good monarch, encouraged
arts and sciences and built beautiful
palaces, some Of which are occupied
today by the royal family. He admir-
ed General George Washington great
ly and in proof of it sent him hand
some sword on which was engraved,
"From the oldest general to the great
est" He never dressed we'll, how
ever, as he cared nothing about his
appearance and often wore an old vel
low vest until it was entirely covered
with spots.
So it never occurred to ragged, dirty
little Antonio that he was speaking to
the ruler of Prussia when he met him
walking on the terrace near the river
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Ordinances.

The Mayor and Common Council
of the City Of Washburn do ordaln
as follows:
Section l. No person shall place,
scatter, deposit, leave or suffer or
permit any other person to place,
deposit or leave any dirt, filth, man
ure, straw, papers or other rubbish,
or any ashes, earth, clay, sweepings
or refuse of any description in or
upon any street, alley, gutter, side
walk, road or other public grounds
within the City of Washburn
Section 2. All occupants of
houses, stores, shops, hotels, board
lighthouses, butcher shops and any
other place of business shall put all
garbage, offal, dirt, filth, rubbish and
other refuse into water tight vessels,
and shall cause the same to be remov-
ed 10 the dumping ground once each
week between the first day of June
in each year aud the succeeding first
day of October, and shall cause the
same to be removed at least twice in
each month during the remaining
months of the year.
Section 3. Any person violating
any of the provisions of this ordn-
ance shall upon conviction thereof
be fined not less than $500 and not
more than $500 and in default of
payment shall De committed to the
Common Jail of Bayfield, County,
for term not exceeding thirty days.
Section 4. This ordinance shall
be in force on and after it's passage
commencing in effect May 1st, 1914.
j. G. DIBBELL.
Passed Jan. 6, 1914.
Approved Jan. 6, 1914.
H. III. PEAVEY, Mayor.
Attest: i. N. CLAUsEN,
City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Siohtsoeinq.

The visitor from Wyoming was see
ing New York under the guidance Of
his friend Washington Square.
"Id like to see the Bronx Zoo" he
said. IT have read about 1t for years
How do we get to itY'
SEARCH me-" said Mr.. Square. "Tve
never been there"
"And you have lived in New York
all your life? That's humorous"
Later the New Yorker confded to bis
friend that one of his fondest ambi-
tons was to see Yellowstone park. 'It
must be glorious out there among all
those mountains and geysers and
lakes" he said. "You know all about
it, of course, coming from Wyoming as
you do"
ITO tell the TRUTH replied the west
erner, "that's a place where I have
never been."-Newark News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

The Mayor and Common Council
of the City of Washburn, do ordain
as fellows:
Section 1. The occupants of all
houses, stores and other places of
business and owners of lots within
the City of Washburn shall at their
own expense keep the sidewalks in
front of their respective houses or
place of business free from snow and
ice.
Section 2. In case any occupant
Of any building or owners of lots
within the City of Washburn shall
fail or neglect for space of twenty
four hours after any fall of snow 10
cause the same to be removed from
the sidewalk in front Of the premises
so occupied by him, the Street Com
missioner shall cause such snow to
be removed from such sidewalk and
shall keep an accurate account of the
expense Of removing the same and
shall certify the same to the City
Clerk within thirty days after such
work is done. The City Clerk shall
thereupon assess against each lot
from the sidewalk in front of which
the snow was removed as In this
section provided, the expense of
such removal, and such expense shall
be extended upon the next tax roll
and collected as other taxes are
collected.
Section 3. This ordinance shall
be in force from and after its passage
and publication.
HENRY JOHNSON.
Passed Jan. 6, 1914.
Approved Jan. 6, 1914.
Fl. Ell. PEAVEY, Mayor.
Attest: l.. N. CLAUsEN,
City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
To Kill tho Canada Thistle.

According to an Iowa press bulletin,
sodium arsenite is the only chemical
that will entirely destroy the Canada
thistle. 1t is applied at the rate Of one
and one-half pounds to ffty-two gal
Ions Of water. 1t further states that
a good method for the eradication Of
this weed is to plow shallow and cult
vate frequently during the summer.
After blowing the soil should be drag
ged and the roots exposed to the sun
and removed. 1t may be found neces-
sary to cut on with a hoe the stray
plants.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

The Rocks and tie Seauulls.

A Dover correspondent, report. ~
rious incident which was witnessed az
q farm at ElmS Vale. on tli' confines
Of the borough A flock nf sengulls Hy
ing inland had taken possession of u
newly sown field and We're picking
away. when a still more numerous
flock Of rocks swooped down and at
tackled the gulls. The rocks. being
about two to each gull. tapped and
rushed the gulls until they withdrew
to field some distance off. The VIC
torious rocks then proceeded to enjoy
themselves in the field, having first set
what were apparently sentries along
the side of the field 1t was amusing
to watch these sentries hustling away
any gull which strayed too near. 1t
has been noted by naturalists that this
setting Of sentries Is In accordance
with the habits Of rooks.-London BY
stander
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
The Drink That Was Called Robur.

TITO DTI'IN I1Idt Vv"1 V"''Uu 'tc|~''
About forty years ago there was ad-
vertised on London billboards a drink
called Robur, said to be good foE every
ailment and. incidentally. the long
sought after elixir Of life. One was
invited to send for free samples. and
its marvellous properties were the sub
ject Of everybody's conversation. Ro-
bur might have been sold to this day
had not some one. without the fear Of
a libel action before his eyes. divulged
It's secret formula-cold tea enlivened
by rum. From that moment It fell az
rapidly as II had risen, for people
could make their own RObur If they
wanted it-Chicago News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
DIRECTORY
City Officers.

Mayor II. H Peavey
Clerk In Clausen
Treasurer Nels Lee
Assessor M. H. Robinson
Chief OF Police Gideon Chauvin
Health Oficer 4. r. Spears
Pound Master Wallace Boushey
Aldermen-E. Bryan George Fluck, Amos
Nelson. K. A. White. Hans Amply, Andrew
Peterson. Chas. p. Lysager. Ole Thoreson
r. A. Herring. Andrew Faux. Jake Dibbel
Standing Committees
judiciary rules and ordinancss-lc. Bryan
r. A. Herring, Jake Dibbell
Finance and claims-Hans Amply, Edw.
Bryan, Chas. p. Lysager.
Licenses and Assessments-Ed. White. r. A
Herring. Ole Thoreson.
Stationery and Printing!. A. Herring Ole
Thoreson and George Fluck.
Charities and Cemstary Grounds--Andrew
Peterson. Ed. White. George Fluck.
Affairs and Sewerage-Wm. Felix.
Jake Dibbeii, Edw. Bryan.
Public Buildings, Public Property
and Public Grounds-A. E. Nelson. Andrew
Peterson, Andrew Faux.
Sidewalks and Grading and Paving Streets,
Repairs Of Streets and BridRes-Chas p.
Lysager. Win. Felix. Hans Amply.
Fire and Water Works-And. Faux, Ed.
White, VIM. Felix.
Street: and Public Buildings-A. E.
Nelson. George Fluck, Edw. Bryan.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

On TUESDAY evening the at
tention of the City Council was
called to case wherein one OF
the saloonmen of the city is
charged with having sold lntoxl-
eating liquors to minors ana IL
is likely that the case Will oe
taken up further by the council.
For some time past minors OF
the city have been obtaining IN
toxicating liquors in suftlcient
quantities to cause them to get
drunk and an effort has been
made to try andlocate the source
from where the liquor IS being
obtained. We did not learn which
one of the saloon men was
charged with selling liquors TO
minors, neither do we care, but
if the charge can be substantlat-
ed the council should push the
matter to the bottom and not
cease prosecuting the case until
the license of the party has been
revoked.
In time past when saloon men
have been hailed before the
council for violation of law and
ordinances the matter OF at
tempting to revoke the licenses
has been a farce. Such should
not be the case. The council
has al! the power in the world
to accomplish what they seek II
they desire and people of the
city will not be satisfied until
they have exhausted every means
of ousting the parties from the
saloon business in Washburn II
it can be proven that they have
been guilty Of selling intoxicat-
ing liquor to minors.
Mayor Peavey stated before
the council that if the charge
could be substantiated he would
use every means at hand to have
the license Of the party revoked
and in this the mayor will have
the people back of him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

Tobias A. Chew, the new city
su superintendent of schools, arrived
in the city this morning and will
take up his duties beginning next
Monday morning.
"My child was burned terribly
about the face, neck ard chest. |
applied DIR. Thomas Electric Oil.
The pain ceased and the child san k
into restless Sleep Mrs. Nancy
M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
One Duroc Jersey Boar f or sale
about 2 yrs oid-Fine stock Price
Reasonable. Realty Bond Co.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Piacinn tha Blame.

Complainant--.Your worship. she
struck me in the face with her
clinched fist. That cut was caused
by her ring. Observation-Disclosures
did she get the ring! Complainant
i gave it to her. 1t was our en-
gagement ring. Magistrate = The
prisoner is discharged. That is
clearly a case Of contributory negli-
pence.-London Tit Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

Don't use harsh physics. The
reaction weakens the bowels, leads
to chronic constipation. Get Doan s
ReguIets. They operate easily,
tone the stomach, cure constipation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

bank in Dresden during the seven
years war and when he asked TO be
allowed to show him his mariOnettes.
LET me show you my little actors,
said the boy. tugging to open a great
box nearly as large as himself. ION,
do please look at them! My dolls act
so beautifully that yon will be pleased
with them, | am sure, and ! do SO
want to earn some money to pay a