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His Ferocious Pacifism.

II have before me-" said Professor
Pate, "the statement of the antipre-
paredness literary bureau that Thomas
Carlyle was a pacifist. Indeed, he
was! At one time worshiping Amer
lean ventured to call on him. The
genius had filed up on II cups of tea
and was sitting bumped over before
the fireplace, wrapped in a shawl and
an S-inch crouch, and paid no atten-
ton to the visitor. Finally the caller
uttered timid 'Ah-h'm!'
Silence, you blockhead!' thun-
dered Carlyle.
"Bub-but, stammered the intruder,
II am not saying anything
mo, but you are interrupting my
silence. Get outP
"That is the sort of pacifist Thomas
Carlyle was."-Kansas City Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02

The question asked most in pugilis-
tic circles is: "Was John L. Sullivan
ever champion of the world?" This
has been answered in the affirmative
as well as the negative, noted critics
disagreeing as to whether or not Sui
Ivan really held the title. Tom An
drews of Milwaukee, a well-known
sporting authority, declares Sullivan
was in reality the champion. An
drews burrowed into ancient pugilistic
history and unearthed the following
facts to uphold him in his contention:
In 1869 Tom Allen, heavyweight
champion of England, and Mike Nc
Coole, an American, fought for the
worlds championship near ST. Louis,
and McCoole won on foul in the
ninth round. In 1873 Allen and Nc
Coole staged another battle and on
that occasion Allen was the victor.
That victory restored the champion
ship to him.
Late in 1873 Joe Goss of England
came to America and fought Allen
near Covington, Ky. Goss won on a
foul in the twenty-seventh round. In
1880 Paddy Ryan fought Goss at Col
lier, w. Va, and won the decision in
the eighty-seventh round. February
Z, 1882, John l.. Sullivan met Ryan at
Mississippi City for $4,000 a side and
knocked out Ryan in the ninth
round.
Goss beat Allen, Ryan beat Goss.
and Sullivan beat Ryan, so why
shouldn't Sullivan be looked upon as
the worlds champion after his victory
over Ryan? asks Andrews.
Sullivan's victory over Ryan, and
the victories of the other champions
before Ryan and Sullivan were under
the old London prize ring rules, but
those were the rules that really gov
erned in those days, and it was under
these rules that champions were made
and unmade. In further argument
that Sullivan was champion of the
world Andrews cites these facts:
In 1885 Jem Smith claimed the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02

bled National and American league Of
ficials listened to the Federal league
men as they unfolded their tale of woe
they looked at each other in surprise.
An official of organized baseball
said: "They estimate that the Federal
league lost 100000 in this venture.
l tell you that $4,500,000 or $5,000,000
would be nearer the mark. 1t was the
biggest piece of folly ever heard Of
to imagine that any baseball league
could live and pay the players such
salaries"
enty-five of the ball players whom the
Federal league enticed away from or
ganized ball with the big offer Of
money received more than twice as
much as they received with organized
ball. This item alone would represent
an annual expenditure of $225,000.
1t can readily be seen now why the
big issue in the peace negotiations is
the seventy or more players whom the
Federal league has under iron-bound
contracts at these inflated salaries.
Organized baseball has told the Fed
eral league club owners that they cam
not hope to pay these salaries, even
if they take the players back. 1t is
believed that the compromise will be
effected by organized ball paying the
greater part of the salaries to the
players they take, while the Federal
league must make up the balance.
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heavyweight title of England. Jack
Davis rose up to dispute it, and the
men were matched for $500 side bet.
Smith won and was acclaimed the
heavyweight champion of England.
December 10, 1887, Smith and Kilrain,
an American, fought LOG rounds to a
draw in Isle des Souverains, France.
July 8, 1889, Sullivan and Kilrain met
in Richburg, Miss, and fought with
bare knuckles, as had Smith and Kill
rain. Sullivan defeated Kilrain in 70
rounds, the battle lasting two hours
and sixteen minutes.
Smith was only the champion Of
England, asserts Andrews. The best
he could do against Kilrain was a
draw. Sullivan, however, beat Kill
rain, so why shouldn't Sullivan have
been entitled to the worlds champion
ship without a question of doubt?
Some folks, mostly English, were Of
the opinion that Charlie Mitchell
shared the championship honors with
Sullivan because he held Sullivan to
a 39-round draw in Chantilly, France
but Mitchell didn't share the honor.
The championship was Sullivan's I'M
til he was beaten; draw scored by
an opponent against the champion
does not halve the championship. The
rule on this question is plain.
Sullivan's fight with Kilrain was the
last bare-knuckle battle. Boxing
gloves were introduced shortly after
ward and Sullivan popularized them
by using them in all his theatrical
work thereafter. He travelled all over
the world, met all corners and beat
them all until Jim Corbett crossed his
path.
Corbett certainly was entitled to the
worlds championship because he
fought Peter Jackson, the negro, who
was champion of Australia, to a 61-
round draw in 1891; beat Sullivan in
Fl rounds September Z, 1892, and jan
uary 26, 1904, scored a knockout in
three rounds over Charlie Mitchell
who was then champion of England.
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out. Les has turned the trick twice.
That ought to be enough.
Clarke Griffith and Pat Moran both
say they will take back no contract
jumper, but, of course, there will be
no blacklist. Certainly not!
Modest Mike Gibbons believes $685.
900 is what he should ge. to fight Les
Darcy, the Australian DOGGY man
Safety first is Michael's motto.
AID Wolgast figures on quitting the
ring. Ads a bum mathematician. He
has been figuring that way for yeara
and hasn't got the answer yet.
Jimmy Callahan, new Pittsburgh
manager, may make over the club,
but won't have to spend much time
teaching his shortstop how to hit.
Evidently an auto racers neck isn't
worth as much as it used to be- The
purse for the Memorial day race at In
dianapolis has been cut from $4,000
to $4,000.
Baseball is one of the greatest civ
ilizing influences Uncle Sam has
taken to Panama, says a story. In
the u. S. it has made a lot of people
uncivilized.
Wrestling has reached the point
where writer's fail to talk United
States. A news item says: "Willough-
by won with a head chancery,' bar
arm and grapevine"
A golfer has trained an Irish ter
rier to retrieve balls for him and do
general caddy work, but it won't seem
natural until the brute has Iearned to
steal a few 75-centers and smoke Gig.
arettes back OF tree.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Not a Bite Of
Breakfast Until
You Drink Water
Says a glass Of hot water and
phosphate prevents illness
and keeps US fit.

Just as coal, when 1t burns, leaves
behind a certain amount of incom-
bustiblc material in the form Of ashes,
80 the food and drink taken day after
day leaves in the alimentary canal q
certain amount of indigestible mate
rial, which II not completely eliminat.
ed from the system each day, becomes
food for the millions of bacteria which
infest the bowels. From this mass of
leftover waste, toxins and ptomaine-
like poisons are formed and sucked
into the blood.
Men and women who can't get feel
ing right must begin to take inside
baths. Before eating breakfast each
morning drink glass of real hot wa
ter with q teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in 1t to wash out of the
thirty feet of bowels the previous days
accumulation of poisons and toxins
and to keep the entire alimentary
canal clean, pure and fresh. aU
Those who are subject to sick head
ache, colds, biliousness, constipation,
others who wake up with bad taste,
foul breath. backache, rheumatic stiff
ness, or have a sour, gassy stomach
after meals, are urged to get quarter
pound of limestone phosphate from
any druggist or storekeeper, and be-
gin practicing internal sanitation.
This will cost very little, but is suffi-
cient to make anyone an enthusiast
on the subject.
Remember inside bathing is more
important than outside bathing. be-
cause the skin pores do not absorb
impurities into the blood, causing poor
health, while the bowel pores do.
Just as soap and hot water cleanses,
sweetens and freshens the skin, SO
hot water and limestone phosphate
act on the stomach, liver kidneys and
bowels.-Adv.
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IS CHILD CROSS,
FEVERISH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated, give california
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result Is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath Is bad
system full of cold, has sore throat
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See IL tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and In few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile ana
undigested food passes out OF the sys'
tenn, and you have a well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because 1t Is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and 1t new
err fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babieo. children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
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cts, tossed their former receptacle into
a corner of the room and descended
the stairs in three bounds. Old Ezekiel
stood as he had left him-rigid, erect,
looking into the barrel of the gleam-
ing weapon presented by thief No. 2.
Gentlemen" began Ezekiel, mildly
and beseechingly.
STOW that!" growled the man who
had led in the foray. Then he whipped
out revolver from his hip pocket.
dealt Ezekiel sharp blow on the head
with its butt and the old man sank
to the floor dazed, half stunned and as
If in a trance saw the two robbers
mount their horses outside and swiftly
disappear.
One hour later Judge Brunette and
his daughter drove up to their home
to find old Ezekiel in frantic state of
agitation. The judge looked serious,
and pretty lone sat down and cried
as if her heart would break, when she
ascertained that the heartless de-
spoilers had made off with all her jew
elry and keepsakes.
1T was Black Donald" asserted
Ezekiel Judge, l saw him-I know
him."
NONSENSE" dissented the judge.
.'Black Donald went to New Mexico
two years ago."
Then he's come back again." de-
clared Ezekiel. I'D swear to him,
judge"
Tho ;,,dro forthu,;tb oopcuIfad tho
police. Two years previously, back In
their mountain Businesses, the des-
perate, unruly gang headed by the no
torious Black Donald, modern outlaws
and daring lawbreakers Of the district.
had been broken up and driven out.
Since then, except for occasional
thefts from farmers and forcible as
sault upon stray intruders upon
their domain" the remnants of the
gang had made little trouble in the
section.
Instantly the local officers were on
the trail Within an hour after the
Judge had returned home to console
his daughter three visitors appeared.
They were young men, friends of lone.
They wanted to become lovers. They
were the favored trio of the numer-
Gus contingent of which pretty lone
Brunette was the center and queen.
There was Walt Alton, TALL distin-
guished, indolent of movement and
speech. He was scion of wealthy
family. as was his companion, Burt
Willis. The latter was studying medi-
cine with the veteran doctor of the
district. but was slow and neglectful
of his educational opportunities. And
there was Ned Powers. just blooming
into the full fame of the law-sturdy.
but with force and character in his
open, handsome face. Walt was the
spokesman.
I'VE heard about the robbery" he
announced, in his leisurely, drawing
way. I'VE came to sympathize with
Miss Brunette, to offer our services.
Thanks" bowed the judge, but the
police are on the scent and we have
a sure clue as to the identity of the
thief"
''Indeed?" commented young Willis.
''Yes-it was Black Donald"
Walt fidgeted. Burt looked over his
shoulder as if afraid of something.
Ned Powers spoke up promptly.
y know Black Donald" he said
quickly. IF you are certain of that.
Judge, | think l could penetrate his
haunts."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Rinnlno In the Ears.

Swelling and congestion of the mu-
cous membrane of the eustachian
tube-generally the result Of neglected
catarrhal "colds"-often produces ring.
ing in the ears. If not soon relieved
it will bring on a disease of the in
ner ear and deafness. DR.. w. C.
Braislin of Brooklyn told the Ameri-
can biological society recently that he
treats this by swabbing out the eu-
stachian tube with solution of 20
grains of nitrate of silver in an ounce
of water, applying it on pledget Of
cotton wound at the end of two strands
Of thin wire twisted as one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
The Coral |
Necklace |
By ]. B. MATTHEWS !
Copyright. 1916. by W. G. chapmanJ

Copyright 1916. by w. G. Chapman)
Hands up"
Old Ezekiel Grow, butler, coachman,
in fact general major domo of the
Brunette household, gave a shiver and
q gulp. Then his long scrawny fists
went up in the air.
Now then, blow the top of his head
inch The mischief"
One of two highwaymen had abrupt
ly entered the hall of the Brunette
home that calm summer afternoon to
startle poor, faithful old Ezekiel half
out of his wits. The light face mask
he wore had suddenly come loose. Old
Ezekiel stared, sputtered, looked ap-
palled. Then the main malefactor ran
up the stairs.
He evidently had studied the lay of
the ground previous to this actual mo-
ment of the raid. Instantly he chose
the most pretentious and boudoirlike
of the sleeping apartments. A score
of pretty tokens of feminine vanity
and daintiness upon the bureau guided
the intruder.
The latter pulled open the drawers
with true professional rapidity. He
tossed over their contents swiftly. At
last his hands closed about richly
inlaid box 1t was locked, but he drew
a chisel from his pocket and roughly
pried off the cover.
Its a rich haul, just as I knew it
would be-" he chuckled gleefully-
now for a getaway"
The marauder transferred the gilt
tering baubles In the box to his peck
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Such InsoIenceI

Let me pay the fare. DEAR" said
the woman in blue.
mo, no, dear. I'll pay It," said the
woman in black.
But, / insist"
"Oh, no. / have dime somewhere
In my purse If l can only find it."
so have I. Wait a moment while
look"
Ladies'" said large, gruff man.
"IIl pay your carfare. The argu-
ment is getting on my nerves"
And they both glared at the brute
in unspeakable amazement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
littIe Paris Green In America.

Paris green, deadliest enemy of the
potato bug, is no longer obtainable in
this country. The extinction was ef-
fected gradually. Today there is less
than 500 pounds of paris green in the
country and the holders of the goods
demand all the way from 81 to 90
cents per pound, according to the
quantity desired. Urgent inquiries for
the product are heard from Louisville
and elsewhere.
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lone is too distressed to see you,
young gentlemen" said the Judge.
"She cares very slightly for. the loss
of her diamonds, for they can be re-
placed There was, however, coral
necklace her dead mother gave her
years ago, when she was a child. In
trinsically it is worthless, but would
give small fortune to recover it."
81 shall send for a city detective at
once" announced Walt-"a corps of
them. if necessary. That necklace
shall be recovered
Il know relatives of some of the
old gang" observed Burt. ''I'll see If
they won't help me recover it"
Ned Powers said nothing, but there
was set expression of resolve in his
face as he left the place, and Walt
observed laughingly:
I'VE are all in the race, fellows. /
fancy the one who RECEIVERS that sto-
len necklace will stand in high favor
with Miss Brunette"
So at least Ned Powers thought and
believed, and he went on his way, TAX,
ing no counsel and detailing naught
of his plans to his chat ering ccmpani
ions.
Walt made a call at the Brunette
home two evenings later. He made a
great play before lone of his vast Of
forts to have Black Donald apprehend,
ed and the stolen necklace recovered.
Then came Burt. A relative of one
of the mountain families was under
obligations to him and he had gone
to see if he could not secretly ferret
out the thieves and the booty.
But lone thought little of their in
terest in her behalf One of her cava-
liers was simply spending his money.
with plenty to spend Neither under.
took any personal risk.
Then both valorous champions came
up against disappointment and cha
grin. The detectives learned that
Black Donald after the raid had stayed
only two days with his friends and had
gone back to New Mexico, presum-
ably with his plumber.
The emissary of Burt simply aroused
suspicion for his Investigations and
learned nothing of Importance.
Father, what has become of Mr..
Powers?" one day lone inquired, and
there was a conscious blush on her
pretty face which the judge did not
fail to notice.
Ned Powers answered the inquiry in
fuvn low lot Ia
tered, weather-worn, he came into the
town. His first call was at the Bru-
nellie home. It's object was to place
in the hands of it's lovely young mis-
tress the cherished CORAL necklace.
lone went extravagantly wild over
it. Her eyes sparkled with gratitude
and admiration for the one man who
had risked his life to restore to her a
precious memento
81 recovered it from sister of Black
Donald" explained Ned. THE rest of
the plumber her brother took away
with him"
A month later the engagement Of
lone and Ned was announced. One
afternoon the happy pair were seated
in hammock, conversing.
you are sure you never cared for
anyone but me?" inquired lone.
"Never!" was the stanch, truthful
reply.
"Nor-nor ever fiirted with any
other grill" persisted lone.
Once"
Her fair brow Swallowed.
YES" admitted Ned, with quizzi-
cal smile-''it was by paying strong
court to the sister of Black Donald
that l got hold of the coral necklace"
"Oh, that doesn't count" cried lone
effusively-"that was simply the STRAIT
egg of war!" and she rewarded him
with kiss of perfect confidence and
love.
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The Three Philosophers.

For the first time in their lives
three genuine, simonpure philosophers
went out riding in motor car. After
they had ridden about twenty miles
out in the country the car broke down.
Said. the first philosopher: i have
long wanted to study certain aspects
of nature, and this affords me the par
ticular prospect most admire" Said
the second philosopher: Il observe
there is q farmhouse over there where
food can doubtless be obtained in suf-
ficient quantities" Said the third phil
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02

Not only did the Federal league sign
these players and many others at
these exorbitant salaries for long
terms, but it gave them bonuses Of
from $1,000 to $4,000 advances at the
time they signed.
Old, seasoned baseball men state
that the most prosperous days that
baseball has ever had could not afford
such high salaries. When the assem-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Mrs. Clemens

fering. 1t is agreeable to me for
you to publish this letter. / am glad
to have an opportunity to say to all
who are suffering as ] have done that
l obtained relief by using Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills.
Dodd's Kidney Pills soc per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodd's Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
soc per box.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Touch on Posterity.

Criticus-By the way, old chap, are
you writing for money or for fame?
Scribbles-Neither. I'm writing for
posterity.
Criticus-Well, all I've got to say ia
that it's a low-down trick to play on
posterity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
PREPAREDNESSi
The system Against Grip

when Grip Is prevalent LAXATIVE BRoMO
QUININE should be taken, as this combination
OF Quinine with other ingredients. destroys
germs, acts as a Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition to withstand
Colds Grip and Influenza. There is only ono
PROMO QUININE" L. W. GROVES aig-
nature on box asc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
no,4 Druo Farm Animals.

Do not continually drug your farm
animals unless you understand what
Won are doing it for. Turpentine is all
right in some cases, bat it is bad ar
ticle to fool with.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Cost of Athletics.

New York Athletic club to maintain
;ts athletic department last year spent
$40 36521. and it's receipts from all
snorts was only s26,417.23.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
GETTING Satisfaction.

De Quiz-Why did you walk home
from the races?
De Whiz with Observation-Disclosures
I wanted to beat the nag l bet on.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02

Tered for a number or
years with backache,
also tender spots on
spine, and had at
times black floating
spe cks before my
eyes. / also had lum-
bago and heart trou-
BILE. Since using this
medicine l have been
relieved of my Suf-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
rhev Were In Luck.

nistress-Did you tell the ladies 1
was not at home, as instructed your
Servant-Oi did, mum.
Mistress-What did they say?
Se7vant-Wan av thin said ut's
afther bein' better t be born lucky
than rich
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osopher: 81 have long wanted to be
in a situation where. without moving,
sustenance would be brought to me
by one friend, while the other dis
coursed on the beauties of Nature. -
Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Main Question.

"The new customer says his ances-
tors came across with the Puritans."
What interests me more is can he
come across with the dough"
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A GRATEFUL OLD LADY.

Mrs. A. G.. Clemens. West Alexan-
der, Pa, writes: l have used Dodd's
Kidney Pills, also Diamond Dinner
Pills. Before using them l had suf-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
Their Trade.

II wonder more spectators don't
make aviation trips"
"Why speculators?"
Because they're used to taking
flyers"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
ne..etinn presenee Of AIcohoI.

A device consisting mainly of four
Welsbach lamps has been made use of
by a western physician for the pur-
pose of demonstrating the amount OF
alcohol in samples Of various msdt
cines.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02
GRAND CIRCUIT DATES

Cleveland, week of July IL.
Detroit, week of July "a.
Kalamazoo, week of July 81.
Grand Rapids, week Of Aug
ust z.
Columbus, week of August IA.
Cleveland, week of August Fl.
New York, week of August %.
Hartford, week of September 4.
Syracuse, week of Septem-
Der IL.
Columbus, two weeks begin
ming September Is.
Lexington, two weeks begin
ming October 2.
Atlanta, week of October 16.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-02

"Can you propose any remedy for
this deadlock"
Eyes; why not use a skeleton key?"
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Couldn't.

She-But papa says you're living be-
yond your means.
He-Absolutely untrue7I have no
means.