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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
THE THUNDERB0LTS OF JovE
Artists Make Lightning Look Zigzag
But Really It's Curved Like River
and Tributaries.

Conventions in art and literature die
hard, and none seems to have longer
life than the convention that lightning
Is a zigZag of angularities, the famil
lar forked lightning seen in art when
ever anyone seeks to represent Jove's
thunderbolts. Only recently one of the
most enterprising of railroads in set
ting out its claims as to the. electri-
flying of its road in it's advertisement
showed the familiar deity of the
Greeks throwing the ever familiar
straight darts with sharp angular
forked effects, which for centuries
have done duty as the sign and SYM
Dol of lightning in all illustrations.
And yet all this assured tradition in
art is quite oblivious of the fact that
nature lightning has no such appear
ance at all. Even before the days Of
photographs of lightning, now so COM
mon that every amateur takes them
with ease, surely the casual eye of
any observer should have noticed that
all forked lightning is in the form of
sinuous, unbroken curves, ramifying
into the smallest divisions, like the
veins of hand, or the ribs and veins
of leaf. or the fibres of a tree,
branching and ub-branching, curving
and recurring, but never of rigid,
broken, straight-lined effects, with
sharp zigzags, as every artist feels is
not only the proper but the correct
form. All Of which goes to show that
very often we see only what we are
taught to see. Hence, through igno-
rance, the fixed convention as to the
look of thunderbolts survives despite
the more certain observation of today,
in which the camera fortifies the scien-
tific eye and gives the lie to the typi-
cal thunderbolt symbol that is as over
worked as it is inaccurate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Libby, Mcneil & Libby, Chicago
Offended Her Taste.

Apropos Of the amusing comments
on academic costume that so often re-
veal popular ignorance of the symbol
ism of hoods and gowns is the follow
Ing story, told by contemporary:
"a friend of mine," says the nara
tor, "is a curate In local suburban
parish. Some little time back he went
up to Oxford to take his master OF
arts degree, and the following Sunday
appeared in the pulpit respondent In
his new master of arts hood. A few
nights later he was dining in the house
of a prominent parishioner, and was
amazed to hear his hostess pleasantly
remark:
"'Mr. x, that new hood of yours
doesn't suit you at all. l can't imag'
ine why you. with your complexion.
chose red of all colors In the world.
A myrtle green or an old gold would
have suited you much better, and
would have been far more effective.
You men never know how to dress
yourselves
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Ellis Own LAWYER"

Over and over again, the wisdom
Of the adage. "a man who is his own
lawyer has a fool for a Client" and
the understanding that inspired the
Injunction, Physician, heal thyself,"
are established In the courts. Every
lawyer is familiar with many instances
in which the wills Of distinguished
jurists have been set aside because
they were improperly drawn, and 1t is
a matter of pretty common knowledge
that few doctors can diagnose their
own ailments.
Another exemplifcation now ap-
pears in the conflict about the will of
the late DR.. Austin Flint. He was,
perhaps, more frequently employed as
an expert witness as to testamentary
capacity than any other alienist in
the country. Question Of mental fit-
ness, of intent, of motive and of the
other attributes of a "sound-disposing
mind" were before him constantly.
Yet his drew his own will so ambigu.
ously, so obscurely, that his executors
have been compelled to invoke the aid
of the court to determine what the
learned testator meant.-Richmond
TImes-Dispatch. as
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Willy Pat.

One night some time ago two tramps
called on farmer and asked night
lodging. The farmer was a kindly
man, and put them up willingly. A
couple of hours later, when the farmer
and his family were sleeping peace
fully, the two tramps planned to rob
their host, and entered his bedroom
for that purpose. The room was pitch
dark, and as he entered Mick fell over
the farmers shoes.
Whats that?" called out the farm
er. But Mick was equal to the occa-
sion, and initiated the noise of a cat.
The farmers suspicious were allayed,
and he closed his eyes again. A mo-
ment later, Pat, the other tramp,
knocked up against wardrobe with
a resounding thud.
whats that?" called out the farm
er.
"It's all right" said Pat, soothingly,
cts only another cat, sir"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Sha Didn't Smile.

The young woman had spent busy
day.
She had browbeaten IA salespeople,
bullyragged floorwalker, argued vic
toriously with a milliner, laid down the
law to a modiste, nipped in the bud o
taxi chauffeur's attempt to overcharge
her, made street car conductor stop
the car in the middle Of a block for
her, discharged her maid and engaged
another, and otherwise refused to al
low herself to be imposed upon.
Yet she did not smile that night
when a young man begged:
LET me be your protector througF
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Words.

Words are used for various pur-
poses; to evade issues, to put people
to sleep, to break up homes, to prevent
literature and to conceal ideas. Moth
ing exceeds like words. Words are
used in speeches, debates and stories.
Massed in serried groups in newspa-
pers and textbooks, they prevent peo-
pie from learning anything. Last
words are most effective and are en-
ployed exclusively by women and
prominent citizens who are dying.
Words are nothing in themselves but
only in their relationship to other
words. It is the system OF putting
them together that counts. Most words
are like unorganized militia. In war
the mortality among them is fearful.
They never win battles. When words
are found in regular army style, how
ever, disciplined and experienced. they
are likely to be invincible.-Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
weak as water in resisting tempta-

weak as water in resisting tempta-
ton" lA
Somehow she could not get the cir
cumstance out of her mind. The orig
inal of the photograph resembled her,
dead fiance only in general facial
characteristics, yet the presentment
involved poignant memories with
Helena. One evening some callers re-
ferred to this Arlington. They told OF
his being re-established in business In
another city. The rumor was that ne
was building up fortune. A wild,
hayward thought came into the mind
of Helena
The following week Helena told her
friends that she must return to the
city for a few weeks at least. 'Iney
deplored her decision and mourned
her absence. At the end or a montn
Edith received a startling letter from
her cherished friend.
In a few plain words Helena wrote
that her purpose in coming to the CITY
was to seek out Bruce Arlington, 10
win his love, to sacrifice herself by
marrying him, in order that she might
lead him to restore to Arnold Percl-
val the money he had taken from
him.
AS If purely incidentally, Helena
had flashed across the path of Airing
ton. There was not a womanly artl-
flee of fascination that she did not
employ to advantage in Turing The
man to her side. They became en-
gagged.
More than once Helena felt that
she was playing a dangerous game
Much as she deprecated the dishonest
trait in Bruce Arlington's character,
at times something ingenious, intangi-
BILE in his better nature stirred her
soul to the depths. Was she falling
in love with him. She strove valnly
to Danish the thought.
Then, too, Arlington had changed
since coming under her influence
Walworth Travers had died contrite
Was 1t her mission to attempt the
coming back" of this new brand
from the burning?
There was a week that Bruce Ar
1ington acted strangely. He was de-
pressed, detected. One evening, when
she was expecting his customary call.
she received a note instead.
"You will find enclosed" it read, "a
certified check for the amount l
caused Mr.. Percival to lose. You may
not believe me, but voluntarily from
the day l saw you my conscience
quickened and l began putting aside
a sum for restitution. Last week
found a letter you lost, written to Mrs
Percival detailing the success OF your
scheme 1 have sold out my basi-
ness to make up the full amount
which I wish you to return to Mr..
Percival.
81 have my punishment and I de-
serve it. l fancied at one time you
loved me. In view of your scheme
see you only had contempt for me-
shall always love you. At least, l
am a better man for knowing you.
GOodby."
Her heart went out towards this
misguided but repentant man, 1t was
strange, but, either reckless or heed
less, Arlington was run down by an
automobile that evening.
It was Helena who nursed him back
to health. She could not resent his
pleadings when convalescence came.
And out of her intended great sacri-
flee for dear friends, there came the
deferred happiness of her lifetime.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
The
Awakening
D
Blu GEORGE E. COBB

Copyright, 1916. by w. G. Chapman.) \
Sister Of sorrows; welcome. thrice
welcome" 1i
They were balm to weary soul
seeking sympathy and rest, those fer
vent, sincere words. She, to whom
they were addressed, did not resent
the designation Her proud lip trem-
bled slightly, the clear steady eye
was swept with a momentary shadow.
Then Helena Briefly was the COM
posed, queenly, perfect woman she al
ways was to the outside world.
Hers was a tragic story. Within
a single year she had seen luxur-
ious home and a regal fortune slip
from the control of her credulous,
easy-going father, the prey of sharp
ers. Then he had died, her mother
had followed him within two weeks
and Helena was left alone in the
world.
Her beauty was of striking type,
her manner one of impressive woman
Illness and dignity. Her knowledge of
ceramics made of her an expert, and
she secured a paying position in the
studio of a firm catering to high
grade clientele.
And then Helena met the romance
of her life. The only man who had
ever attracted her, Walworth Trav-
ers, became her f1ance. He proved
false. More than that; in a moment
of temptation he appropriated money
that did not belong to him. Repent
ant, contrite, he died in a prison cell
a year later and the romance of
Helena's life was ended.
She settled down to a dreary, love-
less life. All that was precious
to the heart of a sensitive wom-
an had passed her by and left her
stranded amid the bleak, barren des-
ert of despair. She lived on, she
worked on, with but single CLEAN of
sunshine. Somehow, an old school
friend sought her out, one she had
known as Edith Manniere, now Mrs.
Percival, happily married, with two
children and longing for the company
of the dearest friend she had ever
known.
It took Mrs. Percival full year to
win Helena's consent to come to their
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
"Like the oneLost to Me-"

home in another city and live with
guest. There were the children to
teach, there would be ample leisure
to pursue her activities in ceramic
art. And at last Helena had decided
to leave the dreary old groove of
life and attempt existence under a
new and more promising phase.
1--WE are going to make you forget
the old griefs and troubles, Helena,
DEAR" said the gentle spirited Edith
hopefully Arnold and l. There is
surely happy useful place for you
here. Modest, but comfortable?"
queried the speaker playfully, as she
noted a calculating expression in
Helena's eye as she took in her en-
vironment.
1T is a beautiful home, everything
is so tasteful" began Helena.
81 see what you are thinking" de-
clared Edith. "You supposed that we
were rich. We were, but the last
year has changed all that"
''Then if you have had money
trouble, l shall be burden to you
"Why, we want you more than ever,
lust on that account" insisted Edith.
as there a more helpful person in
the world than yourself? Think what
YOU can do for the children! No, no,
dear, when we first asked you to
come to us Arnold was wealthy. A
dishonest partner robbed him of over
fifty thousand dollars. But when we
got your letter accepting our offer
Arnold was actually joyous Don't
think of deserving us because we
are poor" -.f,
So Helena settled down into her
new life. New delights came daily
Within her experience. Mr.. Percival
was resourceful man, and, though
working for others now, earned very
liberal salary. Edith constantly de
clared that it was relief to be away
from the old follies of fashion. The
care of the children was a heart
some joy for Helena.
One day in looking over an album
photograph fell to the floor. Helena
noted a slight shadow move across
the face of Edith as she apparentl,
recognized the portrait
'Who is it," inquired Helena, and
she steadfastly regarded the picture.
'That is Bruce Arlington. my hus
bands old partner"
Helena sighed. She replaced tn
photograph. but when alone the mex
day took it again from the album.
Like the one lost to me-" she nun
INJURED: "the same ingenious charac
tsristics. man of good impulses bu
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
True American One Who Stands for
e Rights Of I humanity
By REPRESENTATIVE FRANK BUCHANAN Of Illinois

who loves the people of America and faith
hem and whose fidelity to their cause Will not be
his personal interests by threats from
powerful influences to DESTROY exists him who
courage for the rights and freedom OF humanity under
great difficulties intelligent American understands that he
to degree world and while striving to the best
interests Of America realizes interests served by direct
ing influence humanity elsewhere.
Amercanim locality Amcanm does not mean
family Amercanism liberty equality and justice and he
who stands m support these principles deserves most be called
al American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Jealousy Not Always Sign Of Mean
or Little Nature
By FRANK p NEANN County Judge of Nassau County New York

ruling mne whereby refused to send to insane
asylum great deal Of discussion not because OF the Importance
single but because assertion that Jealous man
asylum would have build double o.
the length of the island repeat that assertion
of the soundet finest biggest natures have known sui
fred from jealousy 2
Patience! Patence And again patience
you any suffering through that emotion treat as
would any pathological the If the has
med cause suffering to him though existed Patiently
convince that cannot be done
kindly persistence the germ be eliminated from the mind
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Development of Agriculture Will
Insure National Strength
Ry REPRESENTATIVE J. RANDALL WALKER of Georgia

Agriculture the basic industry Of the world Whatever advances
agriculture strengthens well for and
all mankind 1t duty and should be
ters of the soil the maximum
comfort prosperity their lab Taxation
ures should upon them lightly Government aid
the fertility of the SOIL to diversity the and increase the
rewards labor should go to them continuously
Develop agriculture make profitable industry and you have gone
of the nation should national life
threatened contened patriotic homeovng people will arise in
the nations need Germany organized agriculture
perfectly other industry and today she feeding her people at
and her armies the field though hedgd by of STEEL
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
United States Should Aid
in Emancipation OF
Latin-American States
By WOODROW WILSON
President of the United States

There popularity about the history OF the
they keny Of You hear OF conces
on foreign capitalists Latin America You do not hear OF con-
foreign capitalists the United States They are not granted
make investments The work
We do not ask them to supply
and do the work. It invitation not privilege and
that obliged because their territory does not lie within the mann
enterprise and action grant concessions are IN this con-
don that foreign dominate their domestic affairs
condition Of affairs always dangerous and apt become noerab
dignity the courage the seposeon the sefpect OF the
achievements the face OF all these adverse
deserve nothing admiration and applause the
world rejoice nothing much the prospect that they will
emancpated these conon and ought to be the first
to take part in assisting in that emancipation
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Excessive Religion Estranges Nations
and Breeds Hypocrisy


overregious breeds hypocrisy Many full Of religion
they have of God The r of takes root
often religion of natonam which has for CEN
its giant Germany Russia and Rome
well as other nations doing make the world better
the religion has drawn sword slaughter tens
thousands breaking heart of motherhood running innocent
childhood whose tender life is left exposed to cruel
The nothing but oveeigiousne rooted deeply Id
sefshnes religion nationas denominaon
and aristocracy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Nav EevoIutiontze River rraftIc.


The first self-propelled freight barge
designed to carry heavy cargoes of
freight on the Mississippi river, is Wis
iting all the large cities from st. Louis
to New Orleans. 1t is known as Inco
1, and is the first of 100000 fleet
being built.
The barge is 43 feet wide, 240 feet
long and is propelled by four 80-horse-
power gasoline engines. 1t has
capacity of 1000 tons. 1t is believed
the new type of barge will revolution
ize freight traffic on the Mississippi
river Similar barges have been put in
operation recently on the Warrior riv-
er, in Alabama, hauling coal to the sea-
board at an extremely low rate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
ToRTURING SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Dlsfigure Healed
by Cuticura. Trial Free.

Battle with plenty Of Cuticura Soap
and hot water to cleanse and purify.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura ONT
ment to soothe and heal This stops
itching instantly, clears away pimples.
removes dandruff and scalp irritations,
and heals red. rough, sore hands.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Patron Saints.

There is no complete or authentic
catalogue of the patron saints of the
various countries of the world. The
patron saints of the foremost coun-
tries are as follows: Spain, st. James;
Germany, st. Michael; Austria, the Vir-
gin Mary; Italy has various saints for
her various provinces; st. Charles is
the patron saint of Lombardy and St
Maurice of Piedmont.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
But the Idea Is the Same.

give got to give him credit for one
thing; he's original, anyhow" What
makes you think SOP" HE doesn't
claim that he forgets money that he
borrows." MOI" "He gives new
twist to the old gag. loaned him five
some months ago, and the other day
he stopped me and said: BY the way,
I've forgotten whether or not ever
paid you back that five I borrowed
from you Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Pre,nosterous Notion.

"A man with your responsibilities
ought not to spend an afternoon at
the baseball park without making
some arrangements so you can be
communicated with when there is an
important deal on foot"
"And perhaps be interrupted Just
when one of our players knocks a
three-bagger and ties the gamer re-
piled the ardent fan. 81 wouldn't
think Of taking q chance like that"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
NofhIno Gained.

tive been working here nine years
Mr.. Grabcoin. Don't you think 1t Y
about time for me to get raiser"
II do, indeed, Mr.. Jobson."
THANK you, SIR"
81 will raise your salary 81 a week
and that amount will be deducted each
week for our employers protective
fund."-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
When travelling.

In preparing lunch for journey,
bake the bread in empty baking pow
her cans. After slicing and spread
inc. replace it in the cans, put on the
cover and the bread viii be as fresh
AT the END of the trip (although it
NAV be several days. as when it was
first packed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Mind That scorns Defeat.

1 know g no such unquestionabie
baGgesa1d ensign Of sovereign mind
asrs, that tenacity of purpose which,
through all changes of companions OF
narties c. fortunes, changes never,
hates no jot of heart or hope, but
vearies out opposition and arrives at
the port.-Emerson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Private Industry Is Threatened
BY REPRESENTATIVE RIcHARD oLNEY OF MASSAGE

REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD OLNEY MASSACHUSEIf6
that American prosperity has been built pr
competition and therefore cannot favor shipping BILL fixing of
government ownership with private capital which, it would
vtas of American industry The happ and
per great nation made possible by healthy Lite industry
competition constrained depore partners - goye
private capital which would throttle and dseou Investment
by corporate individual capital
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

Two medicinal preparations are be-
ing made from hog brains by Danish
company
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

Many a man is so public spirited
that he tries to mind everybody's bust
ness except his own.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-06
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-06

gravely and proffered his hand to Miss
Doty. Marrying and giving in mar
rage is SO common an occurrence on
the east side that the proper phrase
rose blithely TO Jallic's lips. Besides.
he knew the symptoms, for on sum
lner nights the tenement stoops Of
Mangin street are crowded with just
such scenes. ever greeted with, Il CON
graduate youse bote, and concluding
with large wedding in a public hall.
The conventional reply of the engag-
cd couple is blushig thanks. pro-
nounced 't'enks,' but in this case,
while Miss Doty supplied the blush.
James Walsh emitted the reply, and
it was far from conventional.
eyer dirty, sneakin' like" he growl-
cd, come outside and I'll knock yer
block awffr'
He was a good twenty pounds
heavier than jake and head and shout
ders taller. but as he grabbed jake
by the shoulders and violently pro
PEELED him into the hall nothing re-
NAMED to the latter but to defend him
self. Then it was that his training at
the Neighborhood club on Willett street
stood him in good stead.
No doubt it was James Walsh's in
tention to end the matter in one ter
rife onslaught, for the blows he aimed
at jake in force and number were
sufficient to have reduced him to the