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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
SOME LAUGHABLE BELIEFS
Queer Superstitions Have Firm Hold
on the Peasants of "White
Russia"

In the most superstitious part of the
Russian empire, which is known as
white Russia" it is considered un-
lucky to meet a priest on the road, so
that If that happens to peasant on
his way to work, he usually goes back
home and takes a holiday, but II he
desires to continue his journey, he
adopts a ruse to deceive the evil
spirits. Waiting at the side of the
road until the "batiushka" has passed.
he turns and walks back and across
the road for some distance until he
thinks he has convinced the watching
spirits that he could not possibly have
met the priest on that path, and then
goes on his way with an easy mind.
Witches and wizards are believed
in, the Iatter-as in Irish legends
often being millers, who, because they
generally live at some distance from
their village, have plenty Of opportuni-
ty for intercourse with the devil.
There is no difficulty about this In
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
Nerves Are Queer.

Aren't nerves the queer things?
Here is a physician who finds that
nervous prostration is merely a mat
ter of station Speaking on nerves in
general and the nerves of girl of so
ciety in particular, he says her nervous
prostration is caused by-what DO
you think? Too much dancing? Wrong.
Too late hours? Wrong again. No,
neither of these. but simply too much
parental dictation and too much worry
over selecting husband. On the
other hand there is the wife of the la
borer. Surrounding her while she is
doing the family wash is quite an ar
ray Of her offspring engaged In that
vocal exercise which is commonly sup
posed to lead to shattered nerves. Yet
if anyone were to ask her II she were
on the verge of nervous prostration
she undoubtedly would ask what that
meant.-New York Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
Surely Record for Meanness.

American Visitor-I say, Brown. is
it true that your father is a man of
means? il5 ass nv
Certainly" replied Brown, rather
proudly.
Because" retorted the Yankee, u
was told he was the meanest man in
town."
But" said Brown, 'have you read
this paragraph in the paper of your
brother in Chicago? - yen really
should"
Great Scott" gasped the Yankee
'1et me know what it is"
BrowS-Well, it says: "He stole his
wife's teeth, and then got divorce on
account of her physical Detects
London Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
AMERICANS GROW
RICH IN CANADA
Testimony Proves FaIsenesS OF
Statements as to 0nerouS
Taxation and CONSUMPTION.

"The attempt to check emigration
from the United States to our prairie
provinces by publishing alarming state
ments about the enormous war taxes
that are being paid here-$5OO on q
quarter section yearly-about forcing
young men to enlist for the war;
about the cold, no crops and any old
story that by their extravagant bold
ness might influence men and women
from venturing north to Canada. is real
ly in the list of curios to our people.
knowing the country, we can hardly
take 1t seriously. Our governments.
however. dominion and provincial, are
taking steps to expose the false state
ments that are being made, and there
by keep the channel open for continu-
ing the stream of settlers that has
been flowing to us for the past decade.
We have thought to assist In this
work, and to do so purpose giving.
from time to time, actual experiences
of Americans who have come to
give the statements of two farmers in
this issue as follows:-
STATEMENT OF M. P. TYSDAL.
lived near Lee, Illinois, for 46
years came to Saskatchewan in the
spring of 1912 and bought land near
Briercrest. I have farmed this land.
1850 acres, ever since. have had
grand crops. In 1914 / had 100 acres
of wheat that yielded 40 bushels to
the acre. I sold this wheat at S1.50
per bushel. U tA
like the country and my neighbors-
My taxes on each quarter section Q60
acres) are about $32 year. This COW
ers municipal tax, school tax. hail In
surance tax-everything. There Is no
ipGr tGr, So-cdIIed. like the laws In
force here. There is no rcompulsion to
me in any way. am just as independ-
ent here as / was In Illinois, and feel
that my family and are just as well
protected by the laws Of the province
as we were in our old home in Illinois.
What earn here is my own. / have
seven children and they take their
places at school, in sports and at all
public gatherings the same as the
Canadian born.
IS. (Signed) M. p. TYSDAL.
February 9th, 1915.
STATEMENT OF STEVE SCHWEITZ-
BERGER
was born in Wisconsin, but moved
with my parents when a boy to
Stephen Co.. Iowa. ! was there farm
Ing for so years. sold my land then
for over 5000 an acre. / moved to
Saskatchewan, and located near Brier-
crest in the spring of 1912, / bought
half section Of land. / have good
neighbors. feel quite at home here
the same as in Iowa. We have per-
feet safety and no trouble in living up
to the laws in force. My taxes are
about SOS year. on the half section
for everything.
! have had splendid crops. Wheat
In 1915 yielded me over so bushels to
the acre. That is more than I ever
had In Iowa and yet the land there
costs four times as much as 1t does
here. The man who comes here now
and buys land at $50 an acre or less
gets bargain. sya
(Signed) S. SCHWETTzBERGER.
February 9th, 1916" uvF,..a
Saskatchewan Farmer. February.
observation-disclosures 'A
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

II WOULDN'T Care TO Fart with you.
goose. 1t was pacing about in con-
sequential way, as though aware of the
extreme appreciation of its owner. 1t
was still honking, but low and Groom
ing, as though talking to itself.
Daily report, all the same, old
Honolulu" approved Jared. Il
wouldn't care to part with you.''
Honolulu was a bird of passage,
strongly domiciled in an alien land.
A wild goose of superior endurance
and flying power, it had landed down
in the poultry yard among other more
civilized fellows about year previ-
Gus. There was jagged wound in it's
neck and as Jared came to examine
this, he found imbedded within it the
broken off stone head of an arrow.
1t was by pure accident that this
arrow had played an important part
in the fortunes of Jared. He CHANGED
to relate the incident to a college pro-
fessor, whose fad was archaeology and
kindred sciences. The professor took
an interest in the circumstance. The
arrow head was one identified as used
by an obscure tribe in the Sandwich
Islands. 1t was apparent, therefore,
that Honolulu had winged a memoir
able flight over land and sea thou
sands of miles, to domesticate itself
In an humble poultry yard in strange
land. The incident of the long flight
of the fowl was published in several
scientific journals, the name of Jared
was duly used, and he was pulled up
greatly when made a member of the
National pathological society.
That was not all. AS he became
familiar with Honolulu and got to
studying the fowl, he discovered that
the intelligent bird was a natural
weather glass. That "Honk! Honk!"
clarion note was diverse. but depend
able. In time Jared could translate
the circumscribed goose dialect to
point where the changes in the baro-
meter were vocally announced and
rain, wind or murkiness predicted two
days in advance with unerring accur-
acy, and Jared Dunn took due credit
to himself for his invincible weather
DEMONSTRATIONS, never mentioning
Honolulu as the source of his erudite
efficiency.
Jared Dunn had a nephew, his only
living relative, estranged for some
time. He was Harvey Bross and was
now working hard and for small pay
in the village. Harvey was in love
with Vera Morton. They were too
poor to marry as yet. but courtship
had been a delight and they were loyal
and hopeful.
The Morton family lived quite
distance from the town. One morning
early vera's father and mother drove
away on O days visit to some friends.
Two frowsy tramps lurking behind q
leafy screen witnessed the departure
and heard Vera speak of busy bak-
ing day, all alone In the house. One
of the tramps carried bag. When
father and mother were well out or
sight, the intruders threw the baS into
a woodshed and advanced to the open
kitchen door.
MY pretty one" one of them called
in. don't get frightened. We're COM
mon folk Of the road and grub Is our
only demand. You do as we ask and
you wont get scared or hurt"
You brighten mel" breathed Vera.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
Copyright. 1916. by W. G. chapman.)
By GERTRUDE MARY SHERIDAN

lCopy1gnr, lSl6. Dy w. ". Indpman.l
"Honk-honk!"
Grabbed, misery old Jared Dunn,
seated on the porch Of his low one
story house, bent his ear and listened
intently.
"Ho-o-onk!"
His thin sour lips formed an express
sion of comprehension and satisfac-
ton. He smiled in an eerie way.
You beat 'em all, old Bird" he
chuckled, "and get the credit for it.
Mornin' neighbor," he bobbed to q
passing mountaineering
Meadow strip hay, yes"
Get it in afore Wednesday,, then"
advised Jared, with wise look at the
sky.
wet spell?"
Sure thing, within twenty-four
hours
The sky was clear and spotless, bgt
Rufus Dawes quickened his step. II
there was one weather-versed man in
Bridgeton, it was Jared. He never
prophesied wrong. The almanac might
err, the signal service bubble, bpt
Jared never made a mistake. Hence,
his neighbor hobbled off at an acceE
Grated pace to save his menaced hay
crop.
Then Jared Dunn, double-faced old
skeesicks that he was! ambled enjoy
ably around to his extensive poultry
yard. 1t was with eyes of pride and
exultatsDn that he viewed one particu-
lar fowl among the numerous. This
was gloriously streaked and crested
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

White Russia, as all you have to do
is to stand still in a strong wind.
spit three times, and shout Devil,
devil, let me see your tall" He will
then appear.
1t is customary in Russia to make
the sign of the cross when yawning
in case the devil should be waiting to
jump in. Evil spirits, perhaps by as
ISOLATION with Spirits" of another
kind, are generally believed to enter
by the mouth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
That Baikinu Word.

Husband (testily)-Oh, if-if-if!
You remind me of what the fellow
who got lost in the woods said to his
companion.
Wife-Well, what did he say?
Husband-He said: Now, if we had
some ham we'd have some ham and
eggs, if he had some gs."-Boston
Evening Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

It is going to cost Ameri-
can men and women a lot
more to dress next year if
they want to wear tailor
made clothes. Already there
has been a decided increase
in the price of imported fab
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
Snakes End Snakes.

Crimsonbeak-Acco to Penn
sylvania's state zoologist. snakes are
farmers friends.
Yeast-Well, don't make any mis-
take; he means the kind the farmer
actually secs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

There are any number OF
little helps to a sound slum-
Der if you are given to wake
fulness. A cup of boiling
milk taken just before lying
down has a soothing, warm
ing effect, which is condu-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
Pleasant Days.

at wonder IL It amt q fake that
horseshoes has luck?s
No; q horseshoe hit me once't.
an was took to q hospital an fed an
rested fe: two weeks"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

Colds are catching. People
suffering with a cold should
not cough or sneeze without
holding a handkerchief over
both, nose and mouth. They
should spit only in proper
receptacles. Small drops
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
She Was Wise.

81 proposed to her last night. she
said mo- and l said good night"
Foolish boy. Don't you know that
you must never take a woman's mo-
Cor an answer" tt34E
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
To people of Importance,

To people of Importance,
with influence that is wide
ly sought for, the telephone
has added a heavy burden.
1t has broken down their
last privacy. Once they
could escape fcc rest and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

John Galsworthy, the author, was
twenty-eight years Of age before he
began to write.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
Little Helps to
ReStful Slumber
By w. L. Pennington, Brooklyn. N. Y.

to Sleep excellent results in Turing elusive su
but if sleep sought Immediately after taking It, Ii you take
then sit reading while will find yourself more
alert mentally than by the time ready Tor sleep The only
take and then yourself for
sumber a
the aids insomnia to sit late reading in hot
suy 1t is almost impossible sleep after couple OF hours
ncosed in badly ventilated %
excellent sleep medicine brisk walk in the air before
retiring Walk the block nhaing deeply then on return
open wd take hot bath (bu don't nger in
the tub) and hop right into bed.
Fill your peaceful thoughts make as blank pos
s relax your entire body breathe deeply and are to sleep
Genuine old masters viii be readily identified after the war as con
ssting of extensively framed hole in the canvas
Although the world moving right along there are sun lew people
who will sit for hours and watch bicycle
Speaking alleged horrors of consider the rumOr that
bustles and hoops coming back into syel
Perhaps it is little difficult for the supply Of gasoline to keep up
with the output of motor
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23
sronortan& r., Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and sec that 1t
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

A new electrical process make'
charcoal from sawmill waste
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

Perhaps little difficult for the supply of gasoline to keep
with the output of motor
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

Speaking of the alleged horrors of consider the ~
bustles and hoops are coming back into style!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

Although the world is moving right along there are still Il
who will sit for hours and watch bicycle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-03-23

old will be readily identified after the war
sting of an extensively framed hole in the canvas
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
A TREACHEROUS 5 TROUBLE
sisbee PeopIe Point the Way Out.

Bisbee PeopIe Point the Way Out.
 Kidney diseases are very danger ous. They come on silently, gain ground rapidly, and cause thousands of deaths that could have been pre- vented by proper treatment in the beginning. Nature gives early warn ings of kidney disease-backache twinges of pain when stooping or lift- ing, headaches and urinary disorders. If these symptoms are unheeded, there is grave danger of dropsy or fatal Bright's disease. Doan's Kid ney Pills have earned a reputation for their effectiveness in kidney troubles, and are known and recommended the world over. Bisbee testimony proves the merit of Doan's Kidney Pills to our readers.
 Mrs. NJ. Katon, P O. Box No 552. Bisbee, says: "One of the family sui fered from a weak back which was so bad that it was impossible to turn ever in bed The pains were worse after any heavy work. Doan's first box gave relief After taking several boxes, the patient was entirely cured. The pains have never returned"
 Price soc at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Katon recommends. Foster Milburn Co.. Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
Coast League.
FORCED INTO RAID
fRv Review ieased Wire.N

MARATHON. May 19-One of the prisoners captured in Mondays fight near Santa Anita, Coahuila. between 9 small detachment of Trooy A, Sth cavalry under Lieutenant- Cramer. and the Rouuillas raiders turns out to be q son of the CarranZa garricon com nlander at Sierra Moiada, Durango, who alleges he was made prisoner by 4he tordifs when the latter raided Sie-ra Ioiada about six weeks ago, and vas, in consequence. forced to -aec-~~~rv them to Boquillas and 0'l0-r Springs.
 Thie information was contained in --- -~r~ ga received tonight from Ma 7o- Langhorne, dated yesterday at Fl @'7o n Captain G. A. Wieczorek, of 1',o 127th Coast Artillery here. It ---- mentioned also that Lieut.. Cram --'l command wounded two bandits --1 captured four prisoners in the Frht. The Sierra Mojada prisoner. -vNose name was not given,' was one of -ollr caught. The bandits left behind '- heir flight ten nauser rifles which Lieut.. Cramer secured.
 Malor IangnOrne mentions m ms message that he has distributed his troops in Sierra Blanca. Los Alamos and Fl Pino. the latter place being his headquarters. No mention is made in the message as to the whereabouts ot Colonel Sibley. but it is supposed that he is at Sierra Blanca with the Fourteenth Cavalry.
 Captain Hageman of the Quarter masters Department, is expected to report here tomorrow from Columbus to take charge of the motor truck di- vision of the expedition.
 It is given out officially that natives have informed Major Langhorne at Fl Pino that one hundred Carranza troops have left Sierra Mojada for the north.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
SWEDEN IS CALMED
 BY GREAT BRITAIN
(ey Review Leased Wire.lC Suspicious of AIand Island Qualifications Dispelled
 By Russians.

LONDON, May 19.-All pretensions of the Swedish government concern ing the Aland Islands have been re moved through the good offices of Great Britain. France asked Russian for particulars on behalf of Sweden and Russia and readily gave complete and unqualified assurances that any defenses erected on the islands would be purely for emergencies of the present war and that any such mili- tary works would be removed at the end of hostilities.
 The good feeling that has arisen be- tween Sweden and Great Britain as a result of these discussions has brought about and understanding regarding trade between England and Sweden. in accordance with which il is eX- pected Sweden will make large con sessions with regard to pulp exporps and that Great Britain will yield in a similar manner on coal exports.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
eAppl WINS BOUT.

NEWARK, N. J., John Gaddi, of New ork, tonight won the 15 round national boxing championship held under the auspices of the Amateur Atheletic Union in connection with Newark's 250th anniversary celebra- tion Gaddi was awarded the judge's decision over Adolf Kaufman of the Trinity Club, New York, holder of the title.
 In the semi-fnal Caddi had out boxed J. Landers of New Orleans. the refree stopping the bout in the second round The finals will be held tomorrow
 George Hook of Pittsburg knocked out Jno T. Tabs, East Orange, in one round in the heavyweight class, and Wilbur Johnson. also of Pitts burg was given the decision over To-
 ney Vatlan of Boston in the 115 pounds class in a bout of four rounds
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
BISHOP IS GUILTY.

PHILADELPHIA, May 19. - The Episcopal committee of the general convention of the African M. E. Church today found Bistop J. H. Jones. of Tennessee. guilty of hereti- cal preaching but with eXtentuating circumstances. He was recommended to the clemency of the conference. Officers were elected by the confer ence tonight as follows:
 L. D. Lowe, Rev Dr. R. Wright, Jr.. Editor Christian Record, the official organ of the church, and Rev. J. R. Rankin, secretary of the missionary department.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
METHODIST CONVENTION
 ELECTS TWO BISHOPS.

SARATOGO SPRINGS. N. Y. May 19-Two new bishops of the Method ist Episcopal church were chosen to- night by the general conference after three days of balloting. They are pr. Herbert Welch. president of the Ohio Wesleyan University. Delaware. Ohio. and Dr. Thomas Nicholson. of New York City, president of the church board of education. The election of Dr. Welch came on the eighth ballot and that of Dr. Nicholson. on the ninth ballot Each is 54 years old Although the deadlock which has ex- isted since Tuesday was broken by the selection of two bishops, five re main to be chosen.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
COLORADO BULL MOOSE MEET.

DENVER. May 19. = Progressive leaders were here today for the state convention which meets tomorrow to elect delegates to the national con vention in Chicago June : and outline plans for the fall campaign. The cen tral committee met today and perfect ed arrangements for the convent Sn.
 The state central committee con firmed the temporary appointment by the national executive committee of Ben Griffith. of Grand Junction, as national committeeman.
 The convention will be called to order at 10 o'clock by Clarence P. Dodge, state chairman
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
MExIcANs HANG.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, May 19.- Jose BuenOstrico and Melquiades Chapa, Mexicans covnicted of the murder of A. L. Lambert and his son, Charles, on the Mexican border raids last fall, were hanged today at 2;13 p. m. in the Cameron county jail. The men were tied together handed in a double trap and died practically. at the same time.
 They issued a joint statement in which hey thanked the public "for what they have done for us', and both declared their innocence.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
TUG-0-WAR ON AT
 WARREN SUNDAY
Ball Game Also Will Be Play ed By C. & A. and Copper
 Queen at 2:30.

The combination ball game and tug o-war to be staged Sunday by the crews of the c. & A. and the Copper Queen will be started at 2:30 sharp, at the grounds at Warren The ad- mission of fifty cents will entitle the spectator to witness both exhibi- tiOns.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
WesternLeague
fsx Review Leased Wire. i

DIES MONIES. May 19.-The bat ting of Jones. Musser and Hahn feat ured largely in Des Moines to ? vic tory over Topeka today.
 R. H F. Topeka ..... OOOOO01O1-2 8 2 Des Moines 0O103100x-5 10 1 Batteries Larsen. West and Mon roe; Musser and Spahr.
 SIOUX CITY. May 19.-Metz's hom- CT in the eighth with two men on bas- es and the score tied gave Sioux City the opening game with Denver here today by a score of to ?.
 R. H. F.. Denver .... 000OG0011-2 10 1 Sioux City 100O003X-4 s O Batteries - King and Shestak; Clark and Livingston.
 Others postponed.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
AMERICAN RESULTS
fsx Review Leased Wirel

NEW YORK, May 19.-New York and Detroit played a sensational six teen inning tie game here today ? to2. The game was featured by the magni- fcent fielding features of both teams.
 R. H. E.. D 2000OOOOOOOOOOO0-2 g l N OOO1O0OO1OOO0O00-2 s 3 Batteries Covaleskie and Stanage; Cullop, Shawkey and Walters. Um- pires- Owens and Connolly.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
NATIONAL RESULTS
fsx Review Leased Wire.l ]

PITTSBURG. May 19. - Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia today by Q score of to 2. winning the game in the eighth inning when Carey knock ed home run after Mamaux had sin gled.
 R H. E. Phila. .....,. 1O0001OOO--2 6 o Pittsburg .. 10OO0O12x-4 9 l Batteries McQuillan and Killifer; Mamaux and Gibson. Umpires- Rig ley and Harrison.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
cIANrs s. cARns q

ST LOUIS. May 19.-New York hunched hits off Sallee today and de feated St. Louis again, to 1.
 R H. E. New York ... O04OOOO1O-5 Il l St. Louis .... 10OO30OO0-4 12 o Batteries Stroud, Tesreau. Per ritt and Rariden; Sallee, Williams and Gonzales. Umpires- Quigley and By ron.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
EARMEn 10 OMAHA

PHILADELPHIA, May I9.-Mana- ger Mack of the Philadelphia Amer ican club tonight announced the re- lease of J. Thompson, an outfielder. to the Omaha team of the western league
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-20
NAps ?. SENATOR'S 1

WASHINGTON. May 19-Cleveland today tcok the second game of the series from Washington ' to 1
 R. Fl. E. Cleveland =. O1O23OOO0-7 s Q Wash'ton OO001-1 g 4 Batteries - Morton and O'Neill; Boehling, Shaw, Dumont and Henry. Umpires- O'Loughlin and Chill.