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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
NATURAL BORN HUNTERS.
Brazilian Natives Are Only Rivalsd BY
Those of Australia.


Those Of Australia.
II you want to find a thoroughbred
sportsman you must look among the
natives Of the Brazilian forests. Esps-
cially among the BOtOcudo, - whom
tracking game is the chief business OK
bis life. He does 1t with sach skill
that he oils the white man with awe
and wonder.
However enthusiastic huntsmAn
you are you will feel yourself q poor
sportsman after watching him fer .
little while The BotOcudo hunter
glides stsalthily through the forest.
He understands every sign and habit
Of bird and beast He knows how
high up an arnadillo displaees the
leaves Of a tree in passing. He can
distinguish the tracks Of che snake
and the tortoise. He can follow the
tortoise to its burYow by the scratches
OF its scaly armoT on the mud. His
sense of smell II % keen that II helps
him O great deal In hunting Hidden
behind the trunk Of tree he can I'm
itats the cries Of birds and beasts TO
bring them within range Of hfS deadly
poisoned arrow. He can even entics
the alligator BY making her rough eggs
gTats together where they De under
leaves on the river bank. II he shoots
as an ape and the animal does NOT fall
be win climb up after the animal By
hanging creeper where NO white man
would climb. However dark the for
est he IL Indifferent to this darkness.
Laden with hk bag Of game be nnds
his way back to his hut by the sun
and the lay Of the ground.
His only rival 10 the Australian ma
tive. He will lie In wait behind .
screen of boughs. He waits sntn the
kangaroo comes TO drink. or he Will
track him for days in the open. He
will camp by his IRE TO BE ready for
his pursuit at early dawn. He keeps
unseen to leeward.
When a number hunt together they
will put up q brush fence In two long
wings. converging toward . pit. and 90
drive the kangaroos into it. They also
form great hunting parties for bat.
tue surrounding half mile OF bush.
land. and with shouts and CHATTER they
drive all the game to the center. where
they can close round and dispatch
them with spears and waddies. In
fowling they show the same adroit-
ness. A native viii swim under wa
ter. breathing through q reed. He
merely covers his head with water
weed till he gets among q flock OF
ducks, which one BY one he pulls un-
der and tucks into his belt. They
rarely need to make use Of dogs IN
hunting, though they had learned this
way of hunting long before the white
man knew anything about It. They
used the dingo or native dog.-Chicago
Herald
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
OHIO'S COONSKIN LIBRARY.
How the Early Settlers Got Their First
Supply Of Books.

Supply of Books.
In the autumn of 1903 there was a
meeting of the settlers in Dover. Sun
day Creek and Ames, Athens county,
O., called primarily to consider the
making of roads, but before it ended
it took up side issue that, seen from
this point of view, seems to be the
most important part of the meeting.
What they did about roads was Of but
passing interest. The other matter pro-
duced farreaching results.
1t is recorded that Josiah True call
ed attention to the need of books.
Probably most Of those present had
enjoyed the advantages of libraries
back in their New England homes and
their isolation in their new homes in
the west emphasized the lack of them
here. He proposed a public library.
The idea was warmly welcomed, but
how could it be secured without
funds? The cOlonists were mostly
poor and what they had was not in
the form Of money. There was but
little money In circulation and bust
ness was most easily carried on in
the form of barter. Finally some one
suggested that all present engage in
hunting fur bearing animals during
the approaching winter and with the
proceeds of the hunt buy necessary
books.
Agents of John Jacob Astor had WIS.,
tied the settlements promoting that
industry, and the young men had be-
come skilled In the chase. They en-
tered into the work with enthusiasm
and by spring large store of skins.
mostly coonskins, had been collected.
Samuel Brown was to make visit to
Boston, going by wagon, and it was
arranged that he should take the store
of skins east with him, stopping at
Astor's place in New York to dispose
of them.
DR.. Mannaseh Cutler went along with
him to make the selection of books.
These were bought in Boston with the
product of the sale of the skins. The
name adopted was 1.-THE Western LII
brary association" and it was located
at Ames. 1t was Incorporated Feb. 2,
1904. On Dec. II, 1904, the members
Of the association met at Ames and
elected Ephraim Cutler librarian. Mr..
Brown had evidently returned with the
books, for it was voted at this meeting
to accept fifty-one books purchased by
Samuel Brown" This was the begin
ming Of the Coonskin library.
It is said that sixty Of the youth in
that vicinity came at once under the
influence Of that library, Of whom ten
graduated at Ohio university, two be-
coming professors, three preachers and
Eve lawyers. Thomas Ewing was one
Of these, and he testifies In his auto
biography to its influence upon him.
Ten coonskins that he got went into 1t.
1t has been referred to as the first II
brary on Ohio soil, but Howe says this
IL an error. The Public library Of Gin
cinnati was established In 1902, and
there was Farmers library at Belpre
In 1796.-Columbus Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
DIRECTORY
City Officers.

1 Mayor e. Bryan
Clerk l.. N. Clausen
Treasurer ~ Nels Lee
Assessor j. N. Kinney
Chief of Police Gideon Chauvin
Health Oficer p. H. Frey
Aldermen-Henry Johnson, j. A. Sheridan.
Il. r Thomas, K. A. White, A. Holgren.
Andrew Faux, Chas. p. Lysager, Andrew
Peterson, Ole Thoreson. w. A. Robinson. N.
Kurschner. John Enouf.
Standing Committees
Judiciary. Rules and Ordinances-Chas. p.
Lysager, w. A Robinson, r. r, Thomas.
Finance and Claims-J A. Sheridan, Ed.
White, Henry Johnson.
Stationery and Printing-Andrew Faux,
John Enouf, Nick Kurschner.
Education, Public Buildings, Public Prop
erty and Public Grounds-Henry Johnson.
Ed. White, Ole Thoreson.
Charities and Cemetary Grounds-And.
Peterson. Ed, White, Albert Holgren,
Sanitary Affairs and Sewerage-W. A.
Robinson, Chas. p. Lysager, Ole Thoreson,
Sidewalks. Grading and Paving Streets,
Repairsof Streets and Bridges-J.A A. Sheri-
dan, John Enouf, Andrew Faux
Fire and Water Works-Henry Johnson,
A. Sheridan. Chas =. Lysager.
Lighting Streets and Public Buildings
Andrew Faux Ole Thoreson. Nick Kursch
ner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Liked Free ThinQs.

In the American Magazine United
States senator writes about the re-
markable mail that he receives. Fol
lowing Is an account Of one Of the
received:
1.-THE American people are at all times
anxious to secure anything, no matter
how worthless, provided 1t will cost
them nothing. Every days mail brings
its requests for seeds and government
publications 1 have long admired the
frankness of the man who wrote to me-.
"'Please put my name on the mail
ing lists for anything that the govern
ment gives away free"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

Chief of Police Gideon Chauvi n
who has been a member OF she
Police Department in Washburn
during the past fourteen years, re-
signed his position last Thursday
evening to take position as patrol
man as the plant of the DUPONT
Powder company. Mayor Bryan
has appointed James Carol as
Chief of Police to fill the vacancy
temporarily until the next regular
meeting of the Council at which an
appoir tment will be made.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Arnv EatIons,

The average daily field ration of the
United States army is made up as fol
lows: Bacon, II ounces TOR fresh meat,
ounces; potatoes, 20 ounces; prunes or
preserves. 1.2S ounces: coffee, 1.12
ounces; sugar. 3D. ounces; evaporated
milk. ounces; vinegar, is gill salt,
"a ounce; pepper tblack), .04 ounce;
lard, "a ounce; butter, 3 ounce. OF
this ration just portion is carried in
dividually by the soldier; the rest. such
as butter. lard, pepper, strip, etc.,
are given in bulk to the companies and
then distributed to the men at meal
time.-Argonaut
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

The Episcopal church in this city
may undergo some extensive repairs
in the near future. Contractors
have submitted figures for the work
to be done and work may be started
this fall. For some years the
church in this city has not been
used extensively by Episcopalians
but 1t is the intention of the Bishop
to build up congregation IN this
city.
We are now ready to save you
monev on mems, ladies and child
ren's Wear u Well shoes and men g
furnishings. The Arcade Shoe Store,
J. P. jacobson, Prop.
Home grown pigs for sale. Fine
stock. Inquire OF Jake Strecker,
r f. D. l, New Phone. Adv.
For Sale:-Some choice track S
containing 10 acres each, loca ted
between Washburn and DUPONT
Plant. Prices right, monthly
payments. No interest for three
years. Buy one OF these ten acres
build a homo and quit paying rent.
C. E. Gunhus & Company, Inc.
Washbu,n, Wis. Office with III. H..
Peavey. Both phones.
We are now ready to save you
money on mems, ladies' and child
ren's Wear u Well shoes aud gents
furnishings.-The Arcade Shoe Store,
J. p. jacobson, Prop.
LOOK! 6 Lots For Sale. Near
the Omaha depot. $3.50 cash takes
them. Dan L. Robinson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

and winter, when they command the
best prices. For that reason the writer
dOes not operate his traps the entire
year. he wants to breed only from
GELD weather layers.
Some breeders do not trap nest the
hens. only the pullets. This is espe-
cially the case on large farms. They
trap In order to make their selection
for the coming season.
Each year as this method is used we
get better returns from fewer hens. 1t
70 important The time spent in look
Ing after these nests is the best ex-
penditure on the poultry farm. 1t is
money well spent. But, as already
mentioned. it is equally important to
use males in mating that came from
hens that did good work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

the results proved satisfactory he in
tended to bring out much larger
flock next year to Maple. Greater
results are expected by those inter
ested in the stopping of sheep in
transit for pasturing hereabouts.
They believe that Piper's initiative
will be followed by other western
sheep raisers and that Northern Wis
consin will acquire tame a. feeding
and finishing ground for sheep that
will bring millions to them to it,
brush lands. Ashland Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
All His Fortune.

One day before his marriage the Rev.
Sydney Smith ran into the room where
his fiancee was, flung into her lap six
small teaspoons which from much
wear had become the ghosts Of their
former selves" and said, There. Kate,
you lucky girl, give you all my for
tune" He gave her, however, what he
did not mention, his fine character and
great talent and in every way proved
himself an excellent husband.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
A Woman Rat Catcher.

At least once a woman has held the
position Of rat catcher to the king of
England. A warrant issued in 1872 by
the master of the ordnance states that
whereas Elizabeth Wickley is en-
ployed in killing Of Rates and other
Vermins, in and about His Mates
stores and Houses in We Tower Of Lon
don, have therefore thought fit to al
low her ye sum Of Eight Pounds per
annum."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Your Heart.

Don't worry about your heart.
The heart is designed to run auto
matically and, like other automatic
machinery of the body, It runs best
when the least attention IL paid to It.
Start to worrying about your heart
and your heart, even II perfectly nor
NAL win begin to run rapidly and pos
sibly to "skip explosions. "-Exchange
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Mock Marriages In India.

A third marriage is considered un-
lucky in certain parts of India. A
fourth marriage is not. So when man
wishes to become n benedict after two
previous trials and still evade supersti-
ton, he evOkes very clever scheme.
Mr.. Man of India goes through cere-
mony with Il bird or animal or flower
as the bride in order that his next wife
will be the fourth and not the third
venture
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Congratulations.

what a beautiful woman
"I'm glad you think SO. That Is my
wife"
II congratulate you, old man. 1t
must be a pleasure to lose every argu-
ment to a woman like that."-Balti-
more American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
KNOWLEDGE Gained bv Experience.

During the last school year teacher
in the Indianapolis schools asked her
pupils to tell her which was most i'm
portant, to keep the face or the teeth
clean and why. One Of her small boys
replied without moments hesitation:
Your teeth, cause they'll rot of, and
your face won't"-Indianapol News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
During the Argument.

And you tell me that several men
proposed marriage 10 your he said
savagely
Yves; several" the wife replied
well only wish YOU had married
the first fool who proposed
II did Yonkers Statesman
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
A faux Pas.

You certainly put your foot in 1t
when you told Mrs l'lirty that the fact
you were arguing WAS as plain MS the
nose on her face
why did put my foot in itT'
Because she is considered TO have
u pretty nose. II aItilnOre American
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

Probably the best and certainly.
the most popular of all the Eng
lish breeds Of poultry 10 the Or
pingt0n. Il has undoubted utility
qualities, both a. . layer and rs
market fowl. The Orpington chicks
are rugged and good growers and
reach market weight at an early
age. There are several varieties Of
the breed, the bird shown being a
Black Orpington cock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Fashion Note.

Short women should avoid much trim
ming on their skirts. says fashion
writer. Yes. and so should long women
IL their husbands are shOrt.-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Myth of the Red Rose.

The Greeks held that the red rose de
rived Its color from the blood Of We
nus when she trod On a thorn of the
white rose while going to the assist
ance OF the dying Adonis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Studies In Orthoqraphy.

The Coed-I don't see how you can
read Chaucer SO readily. The spelling
Is so queer. The Professor Of English
I've had lots of experience while ex-
aiming the sophomores' papers.--New
York Globe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
For Sale

"A Bargain One pool table, one
billiard table, with all accessories,
twelve high oak chairs, etc. all In
good condition. Goods located at
Tomahawk, Wis. Call at this ONCE.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

When Thales was asked what is
most universal he answered. Hope.
for hope stays with those who have
nothing else" -Epictetus.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

Horses for Sale Age 4 years,
weight 1900, dappls gray. Jacob
Bjork, Birch Valley Farm, New
Phone, r. f. D. Washburn, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

Don't use harsh physics. The
reaction Of the bowels leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan 8
Regulets. They operate easily. 25c
at all stores. Adv.
We are now ready TO save you
money on mems, ladies' and child,
rem g Wear u Well shoes and gents
furnishings The Arcade Shoe Store
J. P. Jacobson, Prop.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

8 City Lots Bay 6eld street.
Well located. Ino uire OF A. P.
Fraser, Causen Office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
FOR SALE: The Jake

FOR SALE: The Jake Stark
Property containing two blocks Of
land and two resit snces, barn, etc.
located right In the heart OF the city
Of WashbArn. A valuable piece Of
property. This 10 going at low
price considering the value OF the
property. Inquire at Times Office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
COUNTY Officers.

Sheriff John A. Mcdonald
Undersherift j. A. LaLond
Coroner Amos M Hansen
Clerk NelsM Oscar
Treasurer Alfred Froseth
Register of Deeds Nels Myhre
Clerk of Court F. A. Bell
District Attorney A. M. Warden
Superintendent of Schools Jessie N Smith
Circuit Judge g. IN Risjord
Municipal Judge Geo. A. Calder
End Municipal Judge Peter ]. Savage
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

Oh, Swear Not by the Moon
Romeo was swearing by the moon.
Nothing doing" protested Juliet
THE moon is II dead one. - New York
Sun
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

Vanted:-A girl for general
housework--n no cooking. Call Herb
ster Hotel. Herbster. Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

We allow on your old stove Hansen
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

Iax-etS 5 e st.s ss: ct! T. l:l e.:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
Boom In american Shipping
Causes Old Sailing Vessels
To Be Put Into Use Again

New York. June 1s-That New York
is in no danger Of losing its lead in
the maritime field is fully demon
strated by the fact that every avail
able pier and anchorage in the harbor
is occupied by vessels OF every descrip-
ton SO great has been the demand
for drydock facilities that ships are
held up for several days at a time
awaiting berths where their needs can
De attended to- Pier facilities are also
taxed TO their utmost with freight
awaiting shipment and many OF the
vessels wait for days before they can
ind dock TO take on and unload
their cargoes.
one OF the surprising features aside
from the great number OF ships now
IN port Is the presence Of sailing yes
sells OF every type, and apparently Of
every age Full rugged ships. barks.
oarkentines and schooners, which for
many years have been cut OF commits
sion, have been pressed into service TO
carry their share Of cargo at the pre-
vailing high freight rates Anchored
on the statue of liberty and Staten
island are 80 ships including p tramps
ana nine sailing vessels Among the
latter are two which have just re-
turned from DELIVERING a cargo Of cot
ton 10 Bremen. Germany
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19
Sentence Sermons by Ell Paso Ministers

IN ANY good people disappointment testing comes
love in our hearts for fellows mat
church '" = O'0''' OF the Ai''Fa Presbyterian
negee life as foolish the man vb fails
to eat his necessary daily bR Kenneth Presby-
m Last week lady said; 81 don't know with me have
brightness happiness great thing Samuel Smiles no
be grow any habit Good advice SouB5 y
Let's all try it-R Wesley WbdeH church
What the first disciples really Jesus not simply philosophy
Perry Christian church O up 'sainEeV
Man think hard pride mplate his mighty
5 s S MAJESTIC sweep Of the heavens teaches him to be humble;
terian " INT 1S' fieSOy-
G does not think much about his people not tbink
prepared preachers words would have t5s 1o1 me peo
ian church. O'
the unsvgi1sd world there missionary every 100000 people,
people at home but in the foreign field have
constitutes the harvest field Of the present century-Rev W n
Duncan of Alta Vista Methodist
Before cOndemng the Christian incompetent to usher in an era
denOOnal chsanty~Rev J. H Allen Of Austin P SRgf
whosOeyer shall the Lord shall be saveds h the
o. the word God Suppose should Moses
New Testament history? pOwer as one the pillars of
ha1ing lifted to the Son of God N &
wherein must be savedRev Williams of Baptist Church
Christian the greatest TFe s, sgaghy operation that existing
Rev Herman c. Porter of the Episcopal church
Ease pOs hardship-Rev Miles Hanson of the First
Congregational church
Is ones reputation you nothing to
of St Clement -'-' r-''' u 'Du''n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19

at the place, came and looked on him.
and passed by on the other side
But q certain Samaritan, as he Jour
neyed- came where he was. and when
he saw him. he had compassion on HIM
AnC went to sim. and bound 10 his
wounds, pouring in oil and wine and
set him on his own breast. and brought
him 10 an inn, and took care Of him
And on the morrow when he departed
he took out two pence, and gave them
10 the host, and said unto him. Take
care OF him; and whatsoever thou
spendest more. when I come again,
viii repay thee
Which now Of these three. thinkest
thou, was neighbour unto him that fell
among the thieves2
And he said, He that showed mcrcy
on him. Then said Jesus unto him. Go,
and do thou likewise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19

account for the wonderful success that
| crowned their labors. save the word
proclaimed by them was the power Of
God" Rom. 1:16.
It is noteworthy that no nation has
ever been civilized apart from the
word of God The most advanced ma
tons Of earth in art. sciences and liter
ature today are those most under the
influence Of the word Of God How
could ii be otherwise since the word
is a lamp under our feet and a light
unto our pathway" Psm- 119:1O5.
Strange as il may seem, those who
discredit Gods word have no thoughts
words or deeds to uplift humanity
save those they borrowed from Gods
word. Give honor to whom honor is
due There is nothing good today in
any order, whether educational or
benevolent, save that which comes di-
rectly or Indirectly from the word OF
truth Remove from US today the in
fluence that Gods word has had and is
having over our lives and you plunge
US into night, darkness and despair,
and We are hopeless. helpless, hapless
creatures
It's Fruits.
When we behold the good fruits
borne by the reception of Gods word
into our lives, we are inspired to eX-
claim, How excellent is thy truth in
all the earth" Who would have ever
discovered the royal law or learned the
Ndlue OF pFalnE TOT an enemy separate
and apart from the teachings that
come from God. Is is fact, the
wealth, peace and prosperity of our
gOOdly land today in attributable unto
the influence that this word has had
and is having over our country. Wars,
famines. strikes. will cease when peo-
pie viii accept as their counsel the
word Of God
Our Comfort.
To sorrOWing hearts brought about
by the departure Of loved ones when
they do down into "the valley and the
shadow Of DEATH" the apostle bids US
ito comfort ourselves with these
words'-Thes. AIS.
Oh. how could we submit and be
recOnciled to this experience, save from
our hope in this blessed word. Who
has ever heard Of a christian in his
dying hour regret he had believed and
obeyed Gods word, but oh, the regrets
of those who have failed to do so. 1t
builds up our little homes, brings in
sunshine, drives away the dark cloud
and sends US rejoicingly homeward.
Lord. Jesus, let US see thee by faith
in thy word until we see thy glories
face to face. Buy the truth and sell
it not"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-19

Wednesday at S D m, for the study
Of the Sunday school lesson
Trinity Methodist.
At Trinity Methodist church the pas
preach at both morning and evening
services Sunday EpwOrth league
meets at p. m
Special music will be: Morning. solo.
Hold Thou Ny Hand CBriggs). BY Mrs
Bates Hughes Evans; the quartet will
also sing, He Hidest Ny Soul" by
Kirkpatrick At the evening hour the
quartet will sing. y Am Alpha and
Omega" by Stainer, and c. c. Ballard
viii sing, Sometime There VIII Never
Be Night" by Mcconnell.
Alta Vista Methodist
Services will be held at II a. m and
S .. m. at the Alta Vista Methodist
church, by Rev ". n. Duncan. the
pastor The Junior league meets At 3
p M and the Senior league. Miss Annie
Harper leader, meets at Z p. m