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NEW TALES
THAT ARE TOLD
"Sunny Jim" Dislikes Ceremony.
Vice President Sherman's fondness
for mixing with the crowd almost dis
arranged the White House plans at
the last New Year reception.
delved til |j§«ilmtr~ ^ae"vlce
president' then became a member ol
tEe president's receiving party. The
presiding officer of the senate contin
ued to bow sweetly as long as possi
ble and then quietly stepped Into the
line of guests which bad already
passed the president and walked out
to the east room, where there were
hundreds of politicians of various
brands. The vice president was hav
ing a fine time when be was inter
rupted by Captain Archibald Butt, the
president's military aid.
"Mr. Vice President," said Captain
Butt, "you have been missed from the
"WELL, HERB I AM. WHAT DO TOTJ WANT?"
receiving line. Permit me to escort
you back in time to receive the diplo
mats."
"So long, boys," said the vice presi
dent, waving his band to his old cro
nies in the house. "See you later."
Diplomat after diplomat passed the
president, and behind them the vice
president saw an endless line of gold
braid adorning the breasts of count
less officers of the army and navy
stationed in Washington.
"Those fellows don't want to see me
for anything," said the vice president
as be slipped back into the east room.
Half an hour later, while the vice
president was exchanging the compli
ments of the season and telling and
bearing stories, he was again accosted
by Captain Butt.
"I've been looking all over the White
House for you." said the military aid.
"Well, here I am," remarked "Sunny
Jim," slapping Butt on the back.
"What do you want this time?"
"President Taft's party is ready to
go to luncheon." said the captain, "and
we are waiting for you to escort Mrs.
Taft."—Washington Times.
JOKING AMONG THE
GRAVE STATESMEN.
lively One Put Over on CtM
(ressnait McKMej.
Representative McKinley of Illinois,
chairman of the Republican congres
sional committee, one of the richest
men in the house and known affection
ately among his fellows as the "hu
man Christmas tree" because cf his
generosity 1 was entering the house
chamber a few minutes before the
boon hour. "Say," cried Representa
tive Rodenburg of Bast 8t Louis, 'Tre
just beard of a fine opening for some
of that surplus capital of yours."
"What to ltr asked Mr. McKinley.
"I know of a famous city, a place j»f
probably 100,000 inhabitants, that has
not a livery stable or garage. I'm
thinking that it would offer a fine
chance for either business because the
city is always fall of tourists thkt
jrant to be taken arotind to see the
lng a bundle of Congressional Records
that some one burled at his head.—
Cincinnati Times-Star.
Here Below.
Edward Douglas White of Louisiana,
ohirf justice of the United States su
preme court, said at a luncheon given
in bis honor In Washington that cor
porate and political corruption will
only be stopped when conviction means
Ignominy and disgrace.
"At present," said Jadge White, "I
urn afraid that convictions .and fines
are regarded too lightly by .big finan
ciers of the sinning type.' They remind
me of John Booth of Lafourche.
"John Booth, an old offender, was
haled before a magistrate, who said to
him sternly:
"1 see by your record, Mr. Booth,
j-'that yob have had thirty-seven pre
JoV. vlons convictions. What have yon to
sayr
•sms* "Booth, assuming a sanctimonious
m&S&tlt, replied:
'Well, judge, man Is not perfect*
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Madero, Dreamer.
Senor Llmantour, Mexican minister
it finance, spoke slightingly not long
ago of Francisco 1. Madero, Jr., leader
at the lnsurrectos, as "a vegetarian
ind dreamer." Vet events so shaped
themselves that Llmantour advised
tliat peace negotiations be opened with
this same Madero, the mighty Diaz
and his government being the other
|nrt.v. Emergencies sometimes lift out
of obscurity into renown and Impor
tance men whose caliber Is unsuspect
ed before- Madero seems to be one of
tlEesemen.
We are told by the Insurrecto lead
er's own father that until a year ago
the younger Francisco was a reticent,
bashful person, unable to make a
speech without stammering and blush
ing. Now he is accounted an orator.
Madero senior seems surprised that
"his boy" has developed into a great
man. He admits that bis son is a vege
tarian. As to his being a dreamer,
tliere seems to be no doubt that he has
dreamed of great and needed reforms
for bis native country. He appears,
however, to have no dream of empire.
Though he calls himself provisional
president of Mexico, be has asserted
his willingness to permit some other
man acceptable to the people to suc
ceed President Diaz. He declares that
he has no ambition toward the presi
dency of the republic, but only desires
that Diaz retire and the people choose
a president whose administration will
be more nearly in accord with demo
cratic ideals.
Madero, who is said to be still under
forty, belongs to a noted and wealthy
family. lie bus been a student of
books rather than of men. Study of
books sometimes inculcates ideals in
men, and it is iirobable that this young
man acquired In ills reading a passion
for liberty which has been denied to
the majority of his countrymen who
are ignorant of books. At any rate,
Madero just now is a person of conse
quence, and it is immaterial whether
he eats meat so long 93 he stands for
progress. Dreamers, by the way, fre
quently have set on foot important
movements for the benefit of human
ity.
In England there is a Dr. Cook who
claims that he is rightful heir to an
estate of $60,000,000. Wonder If our
Fred has gone abroad again!
Democratic presidential possibilities
are plentiful, but it is the probabilities
that count.
How much more will it set you back
if the income tax amendment carries?
Fake "Medical Institutes."
One of the best campaigns for the
benefit of humanity has been opened
by the postoffice department In its at
tack upon the fake "medical insti
tutes" which use the mails in carrying
on their despicable swindling. Until a
few years ago these infamous frauds
pursued their business practically
without molestation. Their business
Is to prey upon those unfortunate mem
bers of the human race who are af
flicted with ailments supposed to be in
curable. When an invalid has ex
hausted all ordinary methods of treat
ment he is led easily, by alluring rep
resentations, to try the "sure cures"
offered by these swindlers. Various
diseases are "treated" by them, usual
ly by mall. There is no form of hu
man deviltry more devilish than that
of robbing the sick not only of their
money, but of their chance for recov
ery, as these medical pirates do.
A few years ago the laws got after
and apparently eradicated an institute
in a middle western state which adver
tised "absent treatment." It was dis
covered that eighty girl stenographers
were employed In the place. The
work of these girls was to fill out and
mall to patients who sent In descrip
tions of their symptoms the particular
blank Indicated. The forms were num
bered for the guidance of the stenog
raphers. Thousands of letters were
received daily, each containing money.
The Iniquitous concern waxed rich. It
was closed temporarily, but not long
ago it reopened under a new scheme
of operation.
It is reported that the postoffice d£
parftnen£j'now r^ggtermined to go
afg£ all swb~£qncern^|agaln8t which
it can ob'tfiin"evideno«k.and prosecute
the persons In charge for misuse of
the malls. The general public Is totally
unaware of the enormous number of
sick people who patronise these swin
dlers as a last resort, abandoning legit
imate physicians and common sense
home treatment. "A fool and his
money are soon parted" is the theory
upon which the fake medical institutes
work, but it is cruel to characterise a
despairing Invalid as a fool. Uncle
Sam will do well to squelch all such
slimy vampires who disgrace the med
leal profession.
When a man. who has been "men
tioned" for the presidency begins to
take oratorical swings around the dr
cle you can bank on the assumption
that the bee is buzzing. ..
The very latest news Is that Buffalo
Bill has retired again. Bill probably
retires every night.
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IN THE REALM
OF FASHION
Effective Hat Trimming.
Something new and effective in the
Dray of a floral trimming distinguishes
this charming bat of gray tagal straw.
Resting lightly upon the brim and
stretching upward over the crown
I.
BAT OF GBAT STRAW.
there is a big branch of roses in lovely
shades of pale pink and deepest crim
son, supported by a mass of dark green
foliage. These flowers are seen to
great advantage against the back
ground of gray straw, while the crown
is encircled by a number of small
bunches of forgetmenots in two shades
of blue. The brim of this bat is lined
underneath with bright blue canvas.
Ths Oriental Headdress.
Paul Poiret, that much talked about
French dressmaker, has adopted the
style of having bis manikins wear
pieces of beautifully tinted silk wrap
ped tightly around their heads so that
only a little of the front hair shows.
This fad has been taken up by the
fashionable world in Paris for Indoor
wear, and it replaces the broad ribbons
for evening wear which were so popu
lar there the past winter. It is an ex
cellent and a very pretty fashion for
home use, especially attractive, since
it keeps the hair from looking untidy,
and the silk handkerchief or scarf
obviates the necessity of wearing false
hair.
Handmade Turbans.
Large and small turbans of supple
straw, handmade, are being shown in
the shops. The crowns are high, and
the trimming makes them more so.
FANCY MOHAIR SUITS
REPLACE UNEN ONES
They Are Especially Suitable
Far Summer Outing Wear.
A fashion authority says that mo
hair suits are likely to replace the pop
ular linen ones. There is this much to
be said concerning the advantage of
mohair over linen—that it does not
wrinkle or crush easily. It stands a
long strain without showing it. and
when the coat is unlined it is so light
and so easily folded that it can be car
ried In a small suit case without trou
ble resulting.
It is highly advocated for traveling,
especially for those who are taking
long trips where it is difficult to have
one's linen suits pressed In the various
hotels and where one needs to wear
the same coat suit for days at a time.
The fancy white weave is supplant
ing serge to a certain extent this sum
mer for dressy coat suits, which will
be worn with white fillet lace blouses
and large picture hats in straw, or the
vivid flower turbans that are holding
!r own against all newcomer*.
an&fA?tut$rs say orders for mohair
have tripled the oMewfor -Maeo suits.
This is attributed to a demand for a
change and more particularly to the
original and attractive weave which
the new mohairs show. They prei6?
little In common with the glazed plain
surfaces of other days. There Is a
heavy diagonal twill, which makes the
material look like peau de sole. and.
by the way. the manufacturers prom
ise a revival of this strong, serviceable
silk for fall.
The new mohair is very much like it.
but It is lighter In weight and has a
different finish. There are also mo
hairs with herringbone stripes in a
rlightly rougher weave. This kind, in
white, is especially good for top coats.
It is Iteing made up Into the same kind
of coat that we once had in pongee
and rajah.
When the mohair coat Is thickly
lined it instantly becomes warmer than
linen, but many of the new coats are
unlined, with a four inch facing around
all edges of some brilliant contrasting
color, or something In broad stripes.
This Is a rather clever trick of the de
signers. It minimizes the weight and
heat and provides an effective and col
orful finish to the inside. ?.•
A suit of white mohair cannot carry
these color facings, because they cast
a shadow on the outside surface—In
other words, they show through no
matter how faint the color chooen
White satin Is chosen, however, for
the white coats. It is cut on the bins,
folded In lightly at each edge and slip
stitched.
5
The Garden.
To some hlfalutln persons who own
country homes dignified by the name
^estate" the term garden means a
formally landscaped environment to
the house. To the most of us garden
means the little plot of ground where
we plant lettuce, radishes, peas and
beans and set out tomato plants, et
cetera. In town homes a portion of
the back yard usually is set off for
garden space. In the country there is
room for a bigger garden, and fre
quently we find a half acre or so near
the house fenced In with wire or pick
ets—palings, if you prefer—and plant
ed to all sorts of vegetables for the
table.
The gardening season has arrived,
and millions of citizens are planting or
cultivating vegetables for their own
use. In the big cities are other mil
lions, existing in flats or apartment
houses, who long vainly for an oppor
tunity to plant a garden. These un
fortunates truly are to be pitied.
One of the delights of living In a
small town or the open country is the
privilege of having a garden. Men
who are occupied most of the day in
office, store or workshop are willing to
get up an hour or so earlier in sum
mer so that they may work in the
garden. The exercise is beneficial, the
hoeing and spading induce deep breath
ing, and over and beyond all this is
the glory of producing something.
From the practical viewpoint gar
dening is beneficial also. How delight
ful it Is to go out into your garden and
pull up a buncb of fresh radishes, clip
off a mess of new string beans, shuck
a few ears of sweet corn or dig some
beets to be boiled Into a pinkness that
rivals the lobster's hue! And how de
licious they do taste! Besides, they
save you money.
All of us who have gardens like to
talk about them. We love to boast of
being the first in town or in our own
street to plant a garden. Sometimes
we plant too early and the frost makes
a replanting necessary, but that only
doubles the fun of It. What is home
without a garden, anyhow?
In Montclalr, N. J., any householder
or property owner who permits a stag
nant water pool to stay on his prem
ises may be fined $10 and trimmings.
The Jersey skeeter just loves stagnant
pools. Old rain barrels also are popu
lar with the pest.
Congressman Macon of Arkansas,
remarks an esteemed contemporary,
wants to make dealing in futures a
thing of the past. That will do for
the present.
Use and Abuse of Automobiles.
Recently a manufacturer of automo
biles remarked that it is high time
"for the automobile Industry to stop
pandering to cheap notoriety and barn
storming." He referred to automobile
racing, which has outlived its useful
ness, If it ever had any. The racing of
autos is a perilous performance to the
racers and the spectators alike. The
manufacturer quoted takes a common
sense view.
The automobile, unlike the bicycle,
has come to stay. It is not a toy, nor
is it a freak. It is a thing of beauty
and will be a joy forever if insane
"joy riding" and inane racing are
eliminated. The auto rapidly is be
coming the comparatively poor man's
vehicle. Its development of cheapness
in price combined with efficiency in
service ts almost a marvel. Only a
few years ago the average price of a
touring car was about $3,000. The
auto then was the rich man's vehicle
exclusively. Nowadays touring cars
are offered fresh from the shops as
low as $700, while there are makes of
runabouts considerably below $600
which give good service. Tear by
year the prices are going lower. New
Inventions and scientific methods of
manufacture are making- the auto
safer. saner and cheaper.
While of course there is a limit to
the minimum figures at which good
automobiles may be built and sold,
there Is no doubt that in a few years
the prices will go considerably lower
tbnn those prevailing now. Even at
present a high class rubber tired buggy
and a horse and harness .to match cost
as much as an automobile., runabout,
of
ft&y inl oats.
Now the thing indicated is to get some
more common sense Into the automo
bile Industrv and rescue the wonder
ful machine from the freak class.
Mexico's roirtary establishment must
be in a bad way when the federal offi
cers have to beat the privates with the
flat of their swords to make them
fight. Most of the soldiers would
rather 'drink pulque than shoot lnsur
rectos.
Simple murder Is fiendish, but coin
pound murder, such as that which re
sults from setting off a dynamite bomb
to "get" one Individual and killing .oth
ers as well. Is about the worst sort
Imaginable.
Probably the most popular newspa
per headline of the time Is "The Civil
War Fifty Tears Ago Today."
[NEUHm
FOR FkRiKRS
Treating Abscesses.
Great care should be used In open
las abscesses in animals not to cut
blood vessels which might- be in the
vicinity. In case the abscess breaks
of Its own accord it is often necessary
to enlarge the opening in order to give
free drainage for the pus. If the ab
scess is large or deep seated it should
be washed out each day with bichlo
ride of mercury one part to water 1,000
parts or with a 2 per cent solution of
some one of the coal tar dips. After it
Is opened do not apply bandages, as
they prevent the free escape of pus.
Do not allow the opening to close un
til it heals from the bottom, or, in
other words, as long as it secretes pus,
for there is danger of its breaking
out again. If the opening is too high
up or not large enough it may result
in a running sore or fistula.
Pigs Need Exercise.
In regard to exercise, it has been
clearly shown that this is an impor
tant consideration. All pigs need ex
ercise, and the young and growing
pig especially needs to have this point
carefully looked after. While a pig
that has been properly born will do
well for some months or during a
growing and fattening period—as, for
Instance, a bog being finished for mar
ket with little or no exercise—it does
not necessarily mean that a pig that
is being fed for breeding purposes will
not be Injured by this practice. It Is
quite evident that if good breeding
animals are to be developed they need
plenty of exercise, as well as due con
sideration to the other points that have
already been mentioned. Professor
Dietrich.
Don't Waste Manure.
Save the manure carefully. It does
not belong to you. It belongs to the
land, and, while he who makes the two
grass blades grow has been called a
public benefactor, surely he who
makes the growing of the one barely
possible is an enemy of the state in
that he is underminhig the foundation
of the public well being—the frultful
ness of the land.
8et Out 8hade Trees.
Plant shade trees on your lawn and
beautify your home with nature's
companions. It is always cheerful
and comfortable to sit on the veranda
and listen to the breeze in the
branches of shade trees. If you do
not have plenty of shade set the trees
this spring.
Keep Nests Clean.
It Is important to keep nests and
nest boxes in good condition, for if
•Ma Is not done they may become
breeding places for lice and mites,
especially during the summer, when
the heat helps to Increase their num
ber rapidly.
KINDNESS TELLS
IN HORSE BREAHN6
Harsh Treatment Tails to Make
AMmal Vldeis.
When breaking the horse it will be
well to remember that be is governed
by certain natural laws, which laws,
most be fully recognised if the train
ing Is to be successful, writes F. Bev
erly In American Agriculturist That
he will kick when frightened or es
cape from that which appears to him
to be harmful will be proved by
little handling. His senses of seeing,
hearing and smelling enable him to
take cognisance of everything with
which be is brought into contact.
He will be easy to handle so long as
you do not bring him in contact with
tilings offensive to these senses. All
whipping, sjiufftogand plbeaplsa pun
ishing the horse will be' naslees. and
cvuiel and only toenail his terror.
It Is never advisable to affect him
with druga.v tor while be is under tbelr
Influence be cannot be taught Be
member always that yon do not lose
anything by treating your horse kjedly.
It Is better to subject him to Obedi
ence through love than fear. Do with
him kindly rather than forcibly.
"°i nnriT Gentle^hlm. that you may place the
which travels better and doesftfttcon^ forcing
sume as costly a quantlty of 'gasoline
as the barse consumes
d*VH $9ot
W^lfif^liirto-1 Jtekl the
Dairy
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right and left When he will fellow
your lead the harness may be put on.
Never hitch him to a heavy load at
first lest he stall. Begin with light
loads and make them heavier as bo
shows a willingness to draw. Remem
ber that forcible and cruel methods*
will have a tendency to make him
vicious and that kind and gentle
treatment will nu^^ j^| .d^lo and
even tempered.
OftentUnes an Inexpensive conven
ience in the stable prevents a serious
The best equipped dairy farm has
one alio for winter use«and one for
summer.
She cow that doea not yield a profit
at the pall eats just about as much as
the cow that doep.
A good cow that Is bred to a good
stae will usually produce a heifer that
fee just a little superior to the dam.
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What Do Too
WantJ
Do yoo want to sell machinery?
Do yoo want to sell hardware?
Do yoo want to sell any. kind
of groceries?
Do yoo want to sell any kind
of merchandise?
Do you want to sell, rent or
toy land?
Do yoo want a house to rent?
Do yoo want more help in the
office, store, house, or on
the farm?
Do you want any kind of job
work done?
In fact, have yon any kind of
a want that comes within the
line of the printing or publish
ing business. If yoo have,
the easiest way to satisfy it
is thro the want coltunn of
THE
WASHBURN
LEADER
It Reaches
FARMERS
LAND AttENTS
SOLICITORS
MEN WITH MONEY TO
BUY
MEN WITH MATERIAL
TO SELL
MEN LOOKING FOR
POSITIONS
MEN LOOKING FOR
HELP
It Reaches
Fifteen hundred of this class
of people every week, and is
read in practically every pros
perous home in McLean Co.
The resnlts are sure and quiok
And the Rates
Advertisements id these 'col
li inns ure reasonable. Ask or
write for our rain card for
newspaper and job work.
Send for samples of onr job
work, and for a sample of
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