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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
FIGURES LONG IN HISTORY
Stirling Castle InseparabIy Connected
With All That the Scottish Heart
Holds Dear.

Recently the English government
sent some German prisoners Of war to
Stirling castle. The ancient fortress
is again a prison; again the "eye OF
the north" keeps watch over the ma
TONS safety. Stirling is only a few
hours ride from Glasgow, but 1t is
a journey from the nineteenth century
to the middle ages. The castle, on
the right bank of the Forth, is built on
the highest tip of a promontory, close
to the edge of the crag. It's position
is almost impregnable.
On the north and south a rolling
plain stretches away to the foot Of the
Ochil hills, below, the Forth winds sill
yer across the plain. On the east and
west the water projects the fortress.
The key to the highlands, the bulwark
Of the north, Stirling was for centu-
ries Scotland's main defense against
the invading English.
Much history has been made on the
plain at the castles foot. The Ger
man prisoners from the rampartS can
view the scene of seven important bat
ties. On the northwest on the top Of
a high hill stands statue to William
Wallace. At the foot of the hill was
fought the battle of Stirling. Just in-
side the curve of the Forth is the field
of Cambuskenneth, where in 843 the
Scots defeated the Picts. Falkirk.
where Wallace was defeated, lies to-
the south. Years later on this samei
field Prince Charlie won one Of his
most important battles. BannOckburn,
the holy ground Of Scotland, lies to-
the south. From the castle you can
see the center of the field, the Bore
stone, marked by tall white fiagpole.
Mary Of Scots was crowned in the
castle hall. Her son, afterwards James
the Sixth, passed his baby days here.
The iron bars at the windows Of some
of the rooms were placed there to pro-
tect the tiny prince from kidnapers.
Years afterwards he was crowned as
king in the same walls. John Knox
preached the coronation sermon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
CAPITAL WELL WORTH VISIT
Merida, Chief City of Yucatan, Is by
No Means Lacking in Attractions
for Tourist.

A capital which most tourists never
visit and Of whose very existence
many people are ignorant is Merida,
the chief city of Yucatan. Yucatan is
one of the richest Mexican provinces
and to go>further into the intricacies
of geography, forms the right arm Oh
the Gulf of Mexico. Merida, it's show
city, officially began to exist in 1912,
when the Spaniards laid the corner
stone with much ceremony and pro-
claimed grandly that the very loyal
and noble city Of Merida, chartered by
his most Catholic majesty, Philip II.
was now on the map.
Since then Merida has grown consid-
erably, acquired plaza, cathedral,
university, hotels and a goodly number
of millionaires, and considers itself a
city of some Importance.
One governor of Yucatan, with
well-developed sense of civic and ma
tional pride, tried to separate the
wealthy citizens Of the capital from
some of their surplus change for inn
provement of the city. The millionaire
element could not see how it would
gain anything by installing the beauti-
fully paved boulevards described so
graphically by their promoter and re-
fused to contribute. But the governor
placed tax on the henequen, the chief
source of Merida's wealth, and with
the proceeds, which ran into millions
of dollars, he laid pavements which
made walking and driving in the city
a joyous affair. instead of the unpleas-
ant necessity which it had been.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30

the shop.
The allies must have more wheat,
more meat, more fats, more dairy prod
ucts, more sugar. Their harvests were
very short-France had less, than half
her normal crop of wheat-and the
available shipping is small in amount
and constantly being lessened by sub
marines, so that it is now practically
impossible to use any ships for the long
voyage necessary to bring food from
Australia and other remote markets.
The food must come chiefly from
America. In specific figures it is nee
essary for us to send to the allies
/ 100000 tons of foodstuffs a month.
This is a great responsibility and a
great problem. The food must be
found, and also the ships to carry it.
1t is being done, but. can only continue
to be done by the help and full CO.
operation of all of us over our broad
land. We must produce and save
more.
To supply the wheat necessary until
the next harvest, we must reduce our
consumption by from one-fourth to
one-third we must cut down our usual
average consumption of, meats and
fats by from 10 to Is per cent. and
dairy products by about 10 per cent.
Over there they are Tightening their
belts and doing everything they can.
They are eating war bread; they are
cutting down their sugar in England
to two pounds per person per month,
and in France and Italy to one pound
how much are you eating ?-and they
are using ration cards for most of the
staples. We must meet sacrifice with
sacrifice. If we don't, we are helping
70 lose the war instead of helping to
win it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
Where He Had Trained.

The intrepid sergeant was being
pumped by the war correspondent, aft
er receiving a medal for extraordinary
gallantry in leading his squad to the
second line in a night raid, and re-
turning with valuable information.
81 deserve no credit at ALL" he pro-
tested. "It should all go to Neigh
Dor Jones, who raised watermelons in
the sandy fields along the creek when
i was a boy and kept battalion of
bulldogs and hounds to guard them"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
Emperor Karl.

The impression which the Austrian
emperor has made on his subjects,
since his accession, is showing itself
in the nickname which he bears in
Vienna--Karl der Ploetzliche-which
may be translated Charles the Man
of Impulse, because of the emperor's
brusdue decisions. The Tzach nick
name SIS: .Karel Novak spravce kon-
zursni podstaty firmly Austria"
which appears in English as Charles
Jones. official receiver Of the liquida-
ton Of the house Of Austria"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
comn1ends Sailors Bravery.

For gallantry in rescuing from
drowning a lad eight years of age Sec
rotary Daniels has commended Arthur
Otto Radcliffe, a seaman of the United
States navy. Alongside of the United
States steamship Wadsworth, on which
the sailor was stationed, lay tug. A.
small boy played about the deck with
no thought of danger. Suddenly he
fell overheard. Before the warning
came the child had floated seventy-five
yards or more from the tug and Ship
Then Radcliffe came into action Jump
ing into the water, he swan to the boy
and brought him to safety. Radcliffe
enlisted in the navy in 1918, at Des
Moines, Iowa. ---
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
Buy Local Food
NO DRAW BACK.

"It must be awkward for the boys
over there who have married French
girls not to understand the Ian
guage."
81 don't know. 1t must be good
deal of an advantage sometimes. for
a man not to know what his wife is
talking about"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
one Penalty of War.

Women may be coming into their
own, but, nevertheless, one Of the
most startling Of wartime revolutions
is the present prominence of the
bridegroom, who is displacing entirely
the bride as the center of attention
when the guests assemble.-Illinois
State Register.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
Unkind Reflection.

First Soldier Cooking at portraits
of himself) Which do you think is the
best, Mike?
Second Soldier-Well, personally, 1
think the one Of you in the gas mask
is the best.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
ONE ADVANTAGE.

"The movies have many advan-
tages," said the elderly star.
GAS to how in particular"
"They can bill you as beauty and
yet never give the audience a good
look at your face" louisville
Courier-J ournal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-05-30
cettinq the Money.

$50 your daughter is to marry?"
eyes"
"Has the young man any prospectsT
81 should say so. His father Is one
" our foremost profteers."
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oratory.

'What's all that about the Argonauts
and the golden leeceY
"Just a little flowery stuff as start
er. The senator is discussing the wool
schedule. "-Louisville CourierlJournal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevlsh. See If tongue Is
coated; this Is u sure sign the little
stomach, liver and bowels need
cleansing at once.
When llstless, pale, feverlsh, full or
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach.ache, dlarrhGa, remember, gen
tie liver and bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals california Syrup or
Figs" for chldren's Ills; give tea
spoonful, and In few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which Is clogged In the bowels
passes out Of the system, and you
have a well and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, DELI
clous "fruit laxative" and II never
fails to effect a good "inside" cleans
Ing. Directions for babies. children
Of all ages and grown-ups are plainly
on the bottle.
Keep It handy In your home. A little
given today saves sick child tomor-
row, bur get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for a bottle Of california
Syrup Of Figs" then see that 1t Is
made by the california Fig Syrup
Company."-Adv,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

About two In mo morning l was
awakened by some one shaking me by
the shoulder. Opening my eyes saw
a regimental sergeant major bending
over me. He had lighted lantern in
his right hand. started to ask him
what was the matter, when he put his
finger to his lips for silence and whls-
pered.
"Get on your equipment, and, with
out any noise, come with me"
This greatly mystifed me, but l
obeyed his order
Outside OF the billet, l asked him
what was up. but he shut me up with:
Don't ask questions, It's against or
ders. don't know myself"
II was raining like the mischief,
We spashed along muddy road for
about fifteen minutes. finally stopping
at the entrance OF what must have
been an old burn. In the darkness,
could hear pigs grunting, as If they
had Just been disturbed. In front or
the door stood IN officer in n mack
tmackintosh). The X. 5. NJ. went up
to him. whispered something. and then
left. This officer ca"ed 20 me, asked
my name. number nni regiment. az the
same tn-. IN the light Of Il lantern ne
was holding, mak!2g a notation IN
little book.
when he had flashed writing ne
whispered
Go into that billet and wait orders
and no talking Understands
stumbled into the barn and SAL on
the floor in the darkness ] could see
no one but could hear men breathing
and moving they seemed nervous anu
restless. know ! was.
During my wait three other men
entered. Then the officer pokei MS
head in the door uad ordered
Fall in. outside the billet, in single
rank
We fell In. standing at ease. Then
he commanded
"sauad- 'Shun Number"
There were twelve OF US.
"Right-Turn l.eft-Wheel quick
March Aud away we went Inc
rain was trucking down my back ana
| was shlyeriug from the cold.
with the officer leading, We must
have marched over an hour, blowing
through the mud and occasionally
stumbling into shell hole In the road
when suddenly the officer made LEFT
wheel. and we found ourselves In sort
OF enclosed courtyard.
The dawn was breaking and the
rain had ceased
In front OF US were four stacks or
rifles. three TO stack.
The officer brought US TO attention
and gave the order TO unpIle arms. We
each took rifle. Giving US Stand at
ease" in a nervous and shaky voice,
he informed
Men. you are here on a very solemn
duty. You have been selected as a
firing squad for the execution OF sol
der. who. having been found guilty
~ .rirvon> crime against king and
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

stumble, he would turn the air blue
A certain section Of our trenches
was held by the Royal Irish rifles. For
several days a very strong rumor went
the rounds that a German spy was In
our midst. This spy was supposed 10
be dressed In the uniform OF British
stan officer Several stories had been
told about IN officer wearing red
band around his cap, who patrolIed the
front.lne and communication trenches
asking suspicious questions as TO loca'
ton OF batteries. nachne-gun emplace.
ments and trench mortarS. II u shell
dropped In a battery, on machine gun
or even near dusout, this SPY was
blamed.
The rumor gained such strength that
an order was issued for all troops TO
Immediately place under arrest anyone
answering 10 the description OF the
spy
Atwell and | were on the qui vive
We constantly pa'roIled the trenches
AZ night. and even in the day but the
spy always eluded US.
one day while in communication
trench. we We're Mortified 10 see our
hricaller general Old Pepper, being
brought down IL hy a biz private Of the
Royal Irish rifles. The general was
walking In front, and the private with
Fixed bayonet was following in the
rear.
We sa,uied as the general passed us.
The freshman had broad grin on his
face and we could scarcely believe our
eyes-the general was under arrest
After passing n few feet beyond US, the
general turned and said In wrathful
voice 10 Atwell
Tell this d-n fool who | am. He's
arrested me as spy"
Atwell was speeches.. The sentry
tntted In with
None o. that gassin out o you.
Back 70 headquarters you goes, Mr..
Fritz. open that face o yours again,
an I'll dent in your napper with the
butt o me rifle
The generals face was sight to be-
hold, He was fairly boiling over with
rage but he shut up.
Atwell tried to get in front Of the
sentry to explain 10 him that It really
was the general he had under arrest
| but the sentry threatened TO run his
bayonet through him, and would have
, done IT, too. So Atwell stepped aside
and remained silent was nearly
bursting with suppressed laughter on,
word, and would have exploded. i
is not exactly diplomatic to laugh a
your general In such predcament.
The sentry and his prisoner arrived
at brigade headquarters with dlsas
trous results TO the sentry.
The Joke was that the general hat
personally issued the order for tn
spys arrest. 1t was habit OF the gen
ernl to walk through the trenches OF
rounds Of inspection, unattended b,
any Of his staff. The Irishman, bein
new in the regiment, had never see
the general before, so when he cam
across him alone in communicable
trench, he promptly put him under OF
rest. Brlgadler generals wear re
band around their caps.
Next day we passed the Irishma
tied TO the wheel of timber, the BIZ
ginning of his sentence Of twenty-on
days, field punishment No. l. Neye
before have l seen such woebegon
expression on mans face.
For several days, Atwell and ! mad
ourselves scarce around brigade heat
quarters. We did not want to met
the general.
The spy was never caught.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

war profits, taxes imposed on men ex
empted from active military service
and the proceeds Of enemy property
confscated and sold In Italy be utilized
for the purpose.
The sum so formed will be used for
the creation of consolidated loan at
81 per cent, and will serve for the
appropriation OF all land that yields
less than 2 per cent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
Empey, in the next Install
ment, tells the gripping story OF
a coward" whose streak Of vel.
low turned white.
(To BE CONTINUED
ineulcatlnu the Spirit

II was holiday week, but 4 mother
and child had mlnaged somehow to
get whole seat on the car. Sudden
" the little girl slid off the seat, and
facing her mother, cried out, with
anguish In her childish voice: "Oh
mother. / forgot to git anything fer
teacher
swell, what Nv III" the mother an
swered tartly. "She didn't git nuthln'
fer you," and she sat the child down
hard on the seat, partly to keep the
woman In the aisle from taking any
privileges, and partly, perhaps to I'M
press on the child the Christmas spirit
as she saw II.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

little house upon II. In which very
destitute widow, with her children
had been living some time without pay
Ing any rent. Upon one Of his visits
to the place, the poor woman express
ed her anxiety about being able to re-
main. She hoped Mr.. Webster wouldn't
be hard with her. He heard her
through, and then told her with great
gravity, that he knew 1t was a hard
case for her and didn't wish to be un-
kind, but he had great many to pro-
vide for. At the same time he handed
her a ten-dollar bill, and. with twin
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

n South America. brings with him con.
oatlon for victims Of the high cost o.
living. soft coal, which is most gen
orally used, sells for 500 ton. and
gasoline brings 90 cents a gallon he
said "Tea, a light lunch, is served at
0 a. IN. and again at 10 q. m. At l
D. m. breakfast Is eaten, then tea again
at 4.30 and dinner at Z p. m, Beet
sells at 10 cents pound and pork at
20 cents" Mr.. peotter covered vene'
zuela and the Guianas.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

and my troubles caused by that weak
ness are thing Of the past. Allwomen
who suffer as | did should try Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable Colnpound,,"-
Mrs. JAS. RoHRBERG, $40 Knapp St,
N. s., Pittsburgh. Pa
Women who suffer from any form OF
weakness, as indicated by displacements,
Inflammation, liberation, irregularities,
backache, headaches, nervousness or
1.-THE blues" should accept Mrs. Rohr-
berg's suggestion and give Lydia Z.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound q
thorough trial.
For over forty years It has been
correcting such ailments. If you have
mysterious complications write for
advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
LAND FOR ITALIAN SOLDIERS
xsss Proposed In Rome to Award Re-
claimed Acreage to Fighting
Men.

Rome.-It Is proposed that special
nxw be passed by parliament to au-
sAersze the state to appropriate all bar
=. end uncultivated land, which shall
- tsyfded among the soldiers who
Huxr been at the front and reclaimed.
- ,hls object It Is proposed that 49,
epeabo be set apart and that excess
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
MADE JOKE OF KIND DEED
Daniel Webster's Method OF Relieving
Widow Whom He Had Befrleno'
ed, From Embarrassment.

Here is a story Of Daniel webster
that is not known to the readers OF
this generation. Mr.. Webster was iona
Of a practical Joke, but only of a harm
less one, and generally benevolehI
one. He had in Mortified. across the
river from HIS Franklin farm, 0 small
y,ece Of sandy. barren land. with .
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
CHAPTER XIV.
The Firing Squad.

A few days later had orders to re-
port back to divisional headquarters,
about thirty kilos behind the line.
reported to the A. P. NJ. assistant pro-
vost marshaD. He told me to report
to billet No. rs for quarters and ra-
lions.
II was about eight o'clock at night
and was tired and soon fell asleep In
the straw Of the billet. 1t was mis-
cradle night outside, cold, and drizzly
rain was falling.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

country. has been regularly and duly
tried and sentenced to be shot at 32S
a. m. this date. THIS sentence has been
approved by the reviewing authority
and ordered carried out. II is our duty
to carry ON with the sentence OF the
court
There are twelve rifles. one OF
which contains blank cartridge, the
other eleven continuing ball cartridges.
Every man is expected to do his duty
and fire to kill. Take your orders from
me. Squad Shut"
We came to attention. Then he left.
Ny heart was Of lead and my knees
shook.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
HUSBAND
Saves Wife
From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Pittsburgh, Pa" For many months
l was not able to do my work owing. TO

u NohtitoV
caused back ache
and headaches. A
friend called m y
attention TO one Of
your newspaper
advertisements and
i'm e diately my
husband BIO ugh 7
three bottles Of
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetab BILE Com.
pound for m e.
After taking two
bottloa I feit fine
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

kle in his eyes, said he was sorry he
couldn't do better by her, but II she
thought she could afford to stay on
the place another year for that he
should be very glad. Then he mount.
ed his gray mare and rode off, not walt.
ing for thanks.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
Constant Expense,

"This love business Is expensive
when you're counting four.eyed girl.
"IIOw SOP"
II break her eyeglasses every time
| try To pilfer n kiss. Louisville
CourierJournal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
Manner OF Speech,

"A great deal depends on how q
thing Is said"
True" commented Miss Cayenne
III you want anything to 30 believed
don't say II In German"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
Still on the Job.

"The old-fashioned door-knocker
seems to have gone out Of style" 70
marked the Observer Of Events and
Things, but, don't make any mistake
onportunity Ia still on tho job"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02
EMpEY IS MEMBER OF FIRING SQUAD WHICH CARRIES
OUT DEATH SENTENCE.

synopss-Fred by sinking OF the luslania with the loss OF
American lives Empey American living in Jersey C
goes 10 England and private in the British army AFTER
recruiting officer In London he Is sent 10 Tram
Ing quarters In France hears the sound of big guns ana
es the acquaintance After brief period of training
ynys company the fronlne trenches where he takes
h first turn on the fire step the bullets whz overhead Empey
death turks always in the trenches
ann distinguishes himself by rescung wounded men under not
Are with pick and Emp has experience as trench digger
listening post detail En-
sting ork ON observation post Back rest bets Empy
writes and stages successful play once more In the front trenches
successful but costly attack the
r limos Soon afterwards Empey and his comrades repuse
ae,ermined gas attack launched by the Germans
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

High Prices In South America.
Appleton, Wis.--George Peotter, re-
turned from a trip Of several months
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

Man proposes but women would
round him mp and marry him, anyhow.
Kansas City journal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

Woman will do rs much for love ms
man Will do for money.