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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
First Musical Comedy.

No English writer of light opera
ever surpassed DR.. F. Osmond Carrs
music in gay sparkle, and that he was
a thoroughly good musician Is suf-
flciently indicated by the fact that he
held degrees in music from both Ok
ford and Cambridge, his dOctorate be-
ing awarded by the latter university.
Among his other achievements must
be placed the invention Of the first
musical comedy, "In Town." Besides
doing" the music, DR.. Carr invented
the scheme around which the piece
was written.
Many readers will remember his
Marguerite" which swept over all
Europe like wildfire with it's irresisti-
BILE swing and elan some twenty years
ago and more. A song Of the dashing
type. it had the gayest and most in
toxicating melody, and not only it's
native land, but the continent and the
United States. succumbed speedily to
it's charm.
The composer related that the ia
nous song was composed in the early
hours one morning after he had been
watching all night by the bedside of
his little daughter, who was seriously
ill.-London Globe.
Children s Chairs for Xmas Hansen
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
k.sundries and Crime.

Among the many minor aids to the
detection of crime possessed by Scot
land Yard authorities none is more
efficient than the Register of Laun-
dries" huge brass bound volume
containing lists of all establishments
in the kingdom where washing is TAX
en-, together with the distinctive signs
and letters employed by each in mark
ing their customers linen and under
clothing.
Practically every laundry has it's
own private mark, usually a cOmbina-
ton of two or more letters of the
alphabet. Following these, OH each
article sent by customer to the wash
is a number corresponding to the said
customers name in the books of the
concern. --~
1t is not difficult to see how this
practice may be turned to the advan-
tage of the police, and, as a matter of
fact, it has been the means of bring
ing to justice at one time and another
quite a large number of criminals
London Mail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
Peace Proposals :

AFTER continuing the war for
period of nearly two and half years
Germany and her allies have at last
made peace proposals to her enemies,
by presenting to the representatives
of the United States, Spain and
Switzerland notes which they are to
forward to Germany S enemies asking
that the world war be brought to a
close and that the occupied portions
of Belgium and France be restored
to them in return for the return of
Germany's captured colonies, and
that an independent kingdom be
established in Poland, while the
Balkan situation shall be adjusted in
peace conference.
By the terms of Germany's peace
suggestions all nations now at war
would be the losers by the struggle,
and the Balkan states would not
know their fate until all peace terms
had been agreed upon.
The majority of the people in this
country would be glad to see this
terrible struggle ended at whatever
cost it may be to the belligerants,
but all are DESTROYS of seeing it SO
ended that there will be lasting pea e
for all time to come.
1t is doubtful if England can
agree at this time to peace proposals
on the terms suggested by Germany
England has lost no territory by the
war, while on the other hand she
has gained practically all of Ger
many's foreign colonies, which will
be loath to release. France, too,
has not gained that which she has
long sought, the return of Alsace
and Lorraine. Russia wants an open
ing to the sea through the south
which she will not have gained, and
in return she will lose the Polish
territory which is rich in agriculture,
etc. AS much as the people of the
Entente countries desire to see the
dawn of peace, yet it is doubtful if
they will be willing to quit without
gaining that which they have long
sought.
On the terms suggested by Ger
many she too will be heavy loser
if peace is brought about as sug-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
About Greenbacks.

Not a great many people have TAX
en- the trouble to find out why Uncle
Sans banknoteS are printed with green
backs. The great drawback to paper
currency is the likelihood of counter
feiting, and this danger has been the
chief reason for the constant study of
experts, who seek plan whereby bills
cannot be copied.
Stacy J. Edison was the man who, in
1857, invented the green ink which
Uncle Sam uses, and this he patented.
1t is neutrality-suspicious. is, it can
not he photographed, nor can it be
moved with alkalis by counterfeiters
working to get a facsimile of the
notes. The secret of the inks ingre-
dents, Of course, is carefully kept
Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
gested by her. So will her allies.

gested by her. So will her allies.
The peace proposal at this time
was well timed for if all the nations
refuse to enter into peace negOtia-
tions Germany's position at home
and abroad will be strengthened and
everywhere it will be believed that
she is no longer DESTROYS of continu-
ing the struggle.
Unless the war is ended this win
ter all can expect another lively
campaign with enormous loss of life
during the coming summer and it is
likely that when another year rolls
by all nations will be willing to quit
on almost any term.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14

He who Del1eVeS III nODOuy kHoWS
that he himself is not to be trusted
Auerbach.
Love and a Ring.
The story of one WOman'S pride and
devotion comes out Of a jewelers. shop.
A young man bought an engagement
ring. Apparently he was an impecuni-
GUS young man. At any rate he ordered
an imperfect diamond. In less than
week his fiancee called at the shop
alone.
''Is this q fawless diamOnd?' she
asked. II want an honest answer"
She got it.
81 thought So" she said. ''Poor fell
low! 1 don't blame him. He did the
best he could. l don't care for myself,
but have friends who are good judges
Of diamonds, and it would nearly kill
me for them to find out that he gave
me a cheap ring. VIII you take this
stone out and replace it with a first
class diamond? He will never know
the difference. will pay the bill"
The substitution was effected, and
that young woman is now proudly
showing her ring.-New York Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
Didn't Give Him the Chance.

Schopenhauer, when staying in &C.
neva, used to go every day to a table
d'hote at which now and then ap-
peared other distinguished visitors.
Once Lady Byron sat next to him.
Doctor" said the host after she had
eft, with a twinkle in his eye-"doc-
tor, do you know who sat next to you
ct the table today? 1t was Lady By
rom"
"Why the deuce did you not tell ME
this before?" replied Schopenhauer. 81
should have liked to- be rude to her."
'"That was what l feared" said the
host, "and for that reason l kept it
Ouiet."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
Joyous Tidings.

"Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, 'I have good news"
"What Is itT
1.-THE bank sent me word that my
account is overdrawn. looked in the
synonym book and found that over
drawn is the same as exaggerated !"
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14

Who ever said that the people of
Washburn were not live bunch OF
boosters Just think of it, city
with about 5000 people raising funds
enough to employ a high salaried
man as Secretary of the Washburn
Commercial Club and in addition
raising considerable sum with
which to defray expenses. Show us
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14

another city of the size in the North
west that has done as we'll. 1t is
spirit of this kind that would raise a
corpse from the dead and the city of
Washburn is mighty live corpse"
to begin working on. Results! Why
spirit of this kind cannot help but
accomplish them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14

THAT cut of 90 mills in the tax
rate of the city of Washburn was a
great stroke of business for the pre-
sent administration and will be ap-
preciated by the taxpayers of the
city. The tax rate this year will be
$50 per cent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
Another DeIusion,

"Is there such a thing as a person
being mentally alert and physically in
dolent?'
81 guess so. At least most of the
lazy people you meet have an idea that
their minds work with amazing rapid
Birmingham Age Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
Prehistoric MoIIycoddIe.

whats Scribsonr.s so upset about?"
"He wrote story in which the hero
was cave man."
"Yes?'
"The artist who. illustrated it gave
the cave man a shaggy coat of hair
and then finished him off with care
fully manicured nails. birmingham
Age-Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
Wanted a Rebate.

Mother (horrifed-Is it possible,
Sammy, that you are in the preserves
again after whipped you an hour
ago? Sammy-Yes'm. l heard you
tell grandma you had whipped me too
hard. So thought I'd make it even.-
Puck
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14
Crafty.

"What does the veterinary surgeon
next door advise for your pet lap dogs
sickness?"
"He forbids my playing the piano"
Fliegende Blaetter
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14

For Sale:-One six year old mare
weight 400 and one colt age IL
months. Inquire Of Nick Kusch
ner west 4th street,
CHEAPEST nc id mt insurance Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. For burns,
scalds, cuts and emergenc es. All
druggists sell it, 25c and soc. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14

The passionate are like men standing
n their heads. They see all things the
wrong way.-Plato.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-12-14

He who believes in nobody knows
that he himself is not to be trusted
Auerbach.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16

There is more Catarrh in this
section of the country than all
other diseases put together, and
for years it was supposed to be in.
durable. Doctors prescribed local
emedies, and by onstantly failing
to cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced it incurable. Catarrd is
a local disease, greatly influenced
by constitutional conditions and
therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney X
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is constitu-
tionsl remedy. is takeu internally
and acts,thru the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System.
One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case that Halls Catarrh Cure
fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold bv Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills tor constipation
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16

Lieutenant Richard Caswell
Saufley was instantly killed when
his hydroaeroplane fell with him
at PenSac la, Fla, last Friday.
All Kentucky was proud of him,
because of his splendid record,
and the whole state mourns his
untimely death. Though young,
but brilliant and fearless, he had
rapidly forged 10 the front as one
of Uncle Sans best and most
useful men, and in his death the
fiatlon has sustained a great loss,
aad the aviation service one of its
greatest aViat0rS and instructors.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
HaHSford

M. G. Kirby was in Mt. Vernon
OH business last Monday.-Mrs.
]. H. Mckinney, of Pulaski coun
ty, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Mckinney, Saturday and Sun
day. Mrs. Sarah Kirby and
daughters, Misses Martha and
Fannie, spent Sunday with II. G.
Kirby and family. - Mrs. Nora
Mckinney and children, and Mrs.
James Barran and children, spent
Sunday at the home of Miss Cora
Kincer.-Misses Hester and Min.
ME Cromer, Of near Hopewell,
spent last Saturday and Sunday
with their grand father. Jonas
Pitman. near Level Green. w.
H. Graves and family. and Irwin
Bullock and family, were the
guests OF w. A. Mckinney last
Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. Sam Price
of Wabd. were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Wade Norton, Satur-
day night and Sunday. - Dock
Norton, of near Pongo, bought of
w. M. Bullock, a moving machine
and hay rake. - J. c. Graves is
slowly improving Uncle Logan
Mckinney is able to be out again.
= Mrs. M. G. Kirby has been
worse for few days.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
THE WAGES OF SIN Is DEATH
By G.. W. Poole.
E. S. Albright,
Notary Public.

THE WAGES OF SIN Is DEATH
By G. W. Poole.
She sins her sin but not alone,
Another sinned with her that day
And yet for ages men have known
She must the full price pay
She bears the curse of sin while he
To big another life goes free.
She sins her sin of scarlet hue, -.
She bears his guilt and shame.
She who was once like morning
dew;
Can never right her name;
And he goes forth to call her fool,
Whu just to please him was his tool.
o, God, make bare thy mighty arm.
Let Justice reign one day.
And mite the man who dares to
harm,
A woman on lifes way;
And in the hearts OF men awake
A sense OF Justice for her sake,
And if 1 wrongly ask again,
Lord, God, l pray forgive,
But mark the man as thou didst
Cain,
Unfit with men to live;
Give him a mark that all may
rs know
The Jungle beast W here he may GO.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
Kentucky taIr Dates
For 1916.

Columbia Fair Assn, Colu mbia,
Aug. 22-25.
Luxembourg Fair Assn, Law
renceburg, Aug. 1918.
New PerryviIle Fair, Perry.
vile, Aug. Oil.
Danville Fair, Danville, Aug.
PA.
Built Co. Fair, Shepherdsville,
Aug. 1918.
K. of P. Fair, Nicholasville,
Aug. 2o-3I
Knox Co. Fair, Barbourville,
Aug. 30 Sept. I.
Laurel Co. Fair, London. Aug.
22-25.
K. of P. Fair, Stanford Aug.
23-25.
Berea Fair, Berea, Aug. "a.
MT. VERNON FAIR Assn,
Mt. Vernon, Aug. Oil.
Brodhead Fair Assn, Brod.
head. Aug. 1918.
Wayne Co. Fair. Monticello,
Sept SIS.
kentucky State Fair, Louisville,
sept. II-I6.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16

The mystery attending t he
death of Richard Thomas, a negro
employed by the Southern Mo-
tors Company, who was found in
an alley in the rear of 553 South
Third street Tuesday morning
suffering from injuries from
which he died at the county Jail,
was cleared yesterday afternoon
when Miss Annie Hilton. white
woman, living at the Third-street
address, confessed to Chief of Po-
lice Lindsey to having struck the
man with stove litter in self-de.
Tense. ......
According to the Hilton woman
a fight took place in her room
shortly before midnight Monday,
when the negro attacked her and
threatened her life. In self-de.
tense. she said she struck him
with a stove litter and, with the
aid of Lillian Price, showed him
against the window, This the
Price woman denies. The man
crashed through and fell to the al
ley below. Thomas lay in the al
ley until 5 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, when he was discovered I'M.
conscious by Patrolman A'Hearn,
who, believing the man to be
drunk, took him to jail. He was
attended by the Jail physician, who
after an examination, found the
man had a fracture of the skull
and three broken ribs. He died
before he could be sent to the hos
pital.
The clew that led to the arrest
Of the Hilton woman was obtained
after an investigation by Coroner
Duncan and his deputy, William
Kammerer, who learned from a
son of the dead man where his
father had gone Monday night.
The boy claimed that his father
had $40 when he left the house.
This was not found. Both wO.
men denied seeing any money in
possession of the negro. rhe
Hilton woman was arrested at her
home by Lieut.. Callahan and
Detectives Yourell and st. Claire.
Both women are Charged with
murder Courier Journal
Dick was porter and work d
for James Maret at depot for
some years.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
ROCKCASTLE CIRCUIT COURT

ROCKCASTLE CIRCUIT COURT.
c. c. Williams, Plaintiff,
VS.: Commissioner Sale.
Lonnie Brown, Defendant.
BY virtue of judgment and order of
sale of the Rockcastle Circuit Court,
rendered at the April term, 1916, there
of in the above cause, shall proceed to
offer for sale at The court house door i'm
Mt Vernon, KY, to the highest and
best bidder, at public auction, on Mon
day June 26, 1916, being regular Coun-
III and 8. p. Ill. upon credit of six
months, the following described prop
erty, to- wit:
A one fifth undivided interest in a
tract of land lacated in Rockcastle Co. =,
KY, near what is known as the Alvah
Maret place, and bounded as follows.
On the North by the lands of Alvah
Marct, decreased: OH the East and South
by the lands of Nose McNew, and on
the West by the lands of John Coffee,
and containing loo acres, more RI less.
Or sufficient thereof to produce the sum
of $1,000 with six per cent. interest
from tee 9th day of December, 1912,
until paid, and the cost of this action
For the purchase price the purchaser
must execute bond, with approved sur
ETY., bearing legal interest fIom day of
sale until paid, and having the force
and effect of Judgment Bidder will
be prepared to comply with these terms
G. S. Griffin,
Master Commissioner,
RockcaSlle Circuit Court.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
land Sale for Taxes, 1915.

L, or one OF my deputies, will
offer for sale at the front door of
the Court House, in Mt. Vernon,
June 26th, the following tracts of
land, for taxes due County and
State:
No. 1.
Sweeney, Mrs.W.M M. 43 acres POI
No. 9.
Laswell. w. D., town lot -.
for 1913 ane 1915 80 43
SOwder, R. E., town lot 500
Smith, j. H., town LOT 1914 $40
Thompson, E.. ton 1T 1914 H.
No z.
Centers, VIM. 10 acres 5 3 50
Clark, G. w. 81 acres GIL
Durham, Mute, so acres 4.59
No. 10.
Tyree, w. A., town lot sos
s.. <. CAM MULLINS S. r. G.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16

The Democratic National Con
vention in session at st. Louis,
last right named Woodrow Wilson
as the nominee for president.
Vice president Marshall. will be
named as his running mate. The
st. Louis convention has been one
big love feast and victory at the
polls in November FIR the man
who stands for America and
Americans first, last and all the
time, looks now to be a certainty.
Washington. Lincoln, Wilson trio
Alustrio
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
ROCKCASTLE CIRCUIT COURT.
LOutishia Roberts, Guard
ian of Gertrude. Gcebel Plaintiff
and Nathan Roberts,

1 IL,
and Nathan Roberts,
VS.:
LOutishia Roberts Guard
ian, Gertrude, Goebel Defendants.
and Nathan Roberts,
By virtue of Judgment and order of
sale of the Rockcastle Circuit Court,
rendered at the April term thereof, 1916,
in the above cause. | shall proceed to
offer for sale at the court house door in
Mt. Vernon. KY, to the highest anu
best bidder, at public auction on,
Monday June 26th, 1916, being the
first day of a regular term of the Rock
castle County Govt, between the hours
of IL a. m. and p. m. upon a credit of
six month, the following described
property, to-wit:
A one-half undivided interest in two
tracts of land located in Rockcastle Co.,
KY. and bounded and described as fol-
lows:
1st tract: Beginning at J H. Jar
rett's and VIM. Y. Jones corner, a
white oak: thence east to white
oak and beech: thence north to a
stake, John R. Dnrham's corner:
thence east to the branch; thence
southeast to stake, southeast of
J. r. Durham's corner: thence
south to a white oak: thence south
west to a beach at the branch, Jno.
X. Durham's corner; thence with
the meanders of the branch to E
CoX's corner; thence west to VIM
Y. Jones corner. on little water
oak: thence southwest to chestnut;
thence north to white oak: thence
Northwest to the beinning, contain
ing 60 acres, more or less.
End tract. Lying on the waters
of Negro Creek and bounded as fol
lows: Beginning on a white oak
i'll Roberts field: thence a straight
line to white oak in Woodall and
Roberts line, thence a straight
line down the hill to the head of a
drain: thence down the bank of
said drain on the west side to a
stone in Clell Smiths line, near the
county road; thence with said line
to a white oak corner: thence a
straight line to the beginning, con-
tanning five acres, more or less.
For the purchase prizes the purchaser
must execute bond, with approved sur
ETY., bearing legal interest form the
day of sale until paid and having the
force and effect of judgment. Bddd-
ers will be prepared to comply prompt
with these terms
G. S, Griffin,
Master Commissioner,
ROCkcastle Circuit Court
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
BAD TO HAVE A COLD
~ HANG ON.

Don't let YOUR cold hang on,
rack your system and become
chronic when DR.. Bells Pine Tar
Honey will you. 1t heals inflam-
nation, soOthes the cought and
loosens the phlegm. You breathe
easier at once DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey is laxative Tar Syrup
the pine tar balsam heals the raw
spots, loosens the mucous and
prevents irritation of the bron-
chial tubes. Just get bottle of
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey to-day.
its guaranteed to help you. At
druggists.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-16
OUR BOONE WAY MAN
In Winchester
BY JAMES MARET.

The writer saw Beach Hargis
and his mother one day last week
as they boarded the train for Jack
son; their old home where they
will spend few days and prOba
bly,, return to Winchester to re-
side for time at least.
- On West Broadway is a Ply
mouth Rock rooster. owned by a
darkey. This barn yard fowl is
9ulf partner and patron TO the
English sparrow family. He car
ries bread and tid-bits into the
streets, and clpcks like a hen to
call the sparrows to come and take
a meal The writer saw the game
thru a few days since.
Mr.; Ar /, the man with the
shortest uame is not a citizen of
Winchester, but of Hawaii.
Lucien Beckn6r, editor of the
Winchester Republican, showed
the writer a much valued copy of
the Vicksburg Miss Daily Cit.
zen, published on July 2, 1868,
which was printed on the reverse
side of wall paper. The paper
was of four columns and only one
page The larger portion of the
type been set up by the own
er's printer but it appears the is
sue was gotten out by the
t:Yanks" who captured the city
about that time. Mr.. Beckner
keeps this souvenir locked in his
safe. Now, some paragrapher
will be inquiring, What use has
an editor for safe, big or little?"
1t is said the men folks over
here snooZe until the breakfast
bell rings. No kindlIng to cut, no
coal to bring in, or ashes 20 carry
out, or fires to make. The good
wife simply turns valve on the
gas stove and the fire is made and
hubby is allowed to snore till the
meal is cooked. / wish | lived in
Winchester; though l am afraid
would get lazy or even lazier than
] am already
Bluegrass seed stripping is at
Its height this week. Hundreds
of machines are, busy. Clark
county has the only mandatory
of harvesting machines that strips
bluegrass seed. There is hand
stripper that might be compared to
the reap hook along a self binder.
Many peopl" from the city. in
Guiding boys, go to the country
daily with hand shippers and re-
turn at even-tide with sacks of
seed for which they. find ready
sale at so cents per bushel.
=. Among other farm products
handled in Hello 10" divers
grocery are home grown straw
berries. The writer weighed
some OF the inmbo-sized berries
and a number of them weighed
one ounce each OF sixteen to the
pOundAA
The nmission form of gov