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Thursday, January 13, 1016
ASTTLAXI) TTOIXGS
PAGE SEVEN
! Story of Fortunt. .
Teter Tlielusscn, a London merchant,
died In 1707, leaving a fortune of 700,
000. By his will 100,000 went to his
wife and children. The rest of his for
tune was committed to trustees, with
the stipulation that It should be allow
ed to accumulate during tho lives of
tho sons and grandsons. When they
were all dead the fortuno was to go
to tho oldest living great-grandson, or
If there should be no great-grandson
it should go to tho government and be
applied on tho nntlomil debt. The will
was contested, but tho heirs were un
able to break It. The last grandson
died in 1859, and the fortune was de
livered to Charles Tlielusscn, tho old
est living great-grandson. At the tlmo
tho will was made experts figured out
that tho fortuno would amount to
something like 1,000,000 by tho time
Jt should bo turned over to the great-
grandson, but the expenses of litiga
tion and administration had been so
great that ho received only about tho
amouut of tho origlnul fortuno, 700,-
000.
How Cotton Varies.
Cotton Is usually differentiated In or
dinary classlflcotlon by tho length of
Its staple. "Ordinary cotton" in the
United States Is of several kinds, chief
among them tho upland cotton, with
a staple of from seven-eighths to one
Inch in length, and gulf of Texas cot
ton, of which the slnple is not usual
ly quite so long. The longest stapled
cottons among the "ordinary cottons"
here are the bottom lund or bender
cotton, with a staple of from ono and
one-eighth to one and one-fourth inch,
and the special fancy staple cotton, one
and three-eighths to one and five
elghths inch in length. The sea island
cotton, which Is grown on the sea In
lands off the coast of South Carolina.
has a staple of from one and a half to
two ond a half Inches, the average
length being one and three-fourths.
Egyptian cotton Is being grown la
southern California, New Mexico and
Arizona. Its staple Is not so long as
tho sea Island cotton, but compares
rather with the upland cotton here.
Effect of Familiarity.
"What we see constantly we cease
to see vividly. The faces we notice
least are tiose we know and perhaps
really love best. Our eyes are a bit
Jaded by following tho familiar lines.
"The same Is true of pure color,"
says a writer In tho Atlantic Monthly.
"Water and sky ore very beautiful,
and you may supiwso that you are
duly appreciative of them, but Ho on
tho duck of a catboat and look at them
with your head In an unaccustomed
position sideways and upside down
and note how the colors flare out upon
your vision.
"Or stay indoors for a few weeks In
a room whero you do not get much
outlook and then go out. You will be
blinded by tho glory of tho world, but
not for long. Tho glory, alas, fades
quickly, and hublt settles upon you
ouco more!
"With our friends' faces somewhat
tho snme thing happens. When we
flrst meet them they piquo us pleas'
nntly with their unfamiliar lino and
color. Gradually wo grow used to
them. The Urst vision has passed."
Japanese Houses.
A number of causes have affected
the size of the Japanese house, which
seems much too small for a comforta
ble habitation in the eyes of the for
eigner. In tho flrst place, the people
themselves are small, the average
height of tho Japanese male adult be
ing Ave feet three and one-half inches
and that of tho female four feet nine
and one-half inches. As It is the usual
custom to sit on tho floors upon cush
ions, with tho legs bent beneath, great
height of ceilings Is not desirable. The
low ceilings may also be attributed to
the lack of any heating systems other
than the small charcoal brazier known
as the "blbashL" The frequency of
earthquakes throughout Japan has
been a largely contributing cause as
well, and the question of expense in
a country where economy reigns su
preme has also bad a powerful influ
ence.
Mounting a Hone.
In mounting take the reins In the left
hand. At the same time grasp a little
mane halfway up the neck. Now turn
tho stirrup slightly toward you with
tho right hund aud place tho. ball of
the left foot in it Grab tho horn with
tho right hand and swing oil Don't
pull yourself on,, but swing on. Settle
into tho saddle easily; don't flop Into
it. If you want to get "your neck
broke" some time mount by taking
the horn in one hand and the cantle In
the other, and the time will surely
come when you will not bo disap
pointed.
Just a word In regard to dismounts
ing. First withdraw your feet from
the stirrups to the ball Take the
horn in the right hand and swing off,
letting tho left foot slip easily and
quickly from the stirrup. Remember
this, for many a man has been dragged
to death because his foot stuck In the
stirrup. Your feet will nearly always
come free If thrown from a horse, but
the left ono is prone to stick in dis
mounting unless the above precaution
is observed. Outing.
Odd Cures For Seasickness.
Among curious remedies for seasick
ness is that which is popular among
the mariners in the levant the daily
swallowing of iron rust, which is ob
tained by the simple process of scrap
ing it off the anchor or anchor chain.
But this Is only part of the treatment,
for a small pouch containing roasted
salt and flowers of thyme must be tied
upon the abdomen as firmly as can be
borne, this being considered to counter
act the effect of the internal disturb
ance caused by the rolling of the ves
sel Known to the ancient Greeks as
"thymlan salt," the preparation has at
An Analysis of "Ain't"
"Ain't" is on improper abbreviation
of "are not" British writers spell It
"a'n't," which properly Indicates Its
derivation. Americans make It on In
clusive offense, using It for "am not"
and "Is not," as well as for "are not"
It Is unquestionably tho worst Instance
of slovenliness In the common speech
of today.
let It is by no means of universal or
even of common use. It will slip oc
casionally from refined lips, always
with a Jar to tho cnunclntor as well
as to the hearer. But the habitual
user of "aln'ts" Is careless of refine
ment He may be an excellent citizen
who never bents his wife or kicks the
cat But there Is likely to be some
thing slipshod about him somewhere.
for "ain't" is needless as well as ca
cophonous; it fills no void and supplies
Do need. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mark Twain as "Attraction."
A girl who was a stranger to Mark
Twain onco found her way Into his
Bermuda home with the hope of get
ting a sight of the author. She came
suddenly in contact with him and
frankly explained her errand.
"Have you seen the crystal cave
yet," he asked, "or the aquarium?'
"No; I came to see you first," she
answered.
"Well, you shouldn't have seen me
Firet Wire Suspension Bridge.
The first wire suspension bridge lu
the United States if not in the world
was thrown across the Schuylkill river
near the falls of Schuylkill, in Phila
delphia, lu 1810. Its history is as fol
lows: In 1809 Robert Kennedy and
fonrad Carpenter built a chain bridge
at the fulls of Schuylkill, which broko
down in 1811. Joslah White and
Krsklne Hazard, afterword prominent
us pioneers In the authraclte coal trado
of Pennsylvania, had erected a rolling
mill and n wlro factory in tho neigh
borhood, and after the bridge fell they
formed a new company, and another
chain bridxo was constructed in April,
1811, but this new bridge in turn gave
way in 1S10. White & Hazard then
swung a wire suspension bridge across
the river from on upper window of
their factory to some largo trees on
the west bank, steps leading from the
trees to the ground. This primitive
bridge structure was Intended for foot
Annual Report of
Fruit Association
passengers only, and but eight persons
wero allowed to go upon tho footway
at one time. The bridge Is said to have
cost $123. Exchange.
Career of the Levelers.
Levelers first appeared In Germany.
Two men, Munzer and Storck, taught
(hat distinctions of rank violate tho
rights of mankind. This was In the
sixteenth century. At the head of 40,
300 men Munzer commanded the sov
ereign princes of Germany and the
magistrates of cities to resign. Ills
followers ravaged the country until
one of tho German overlords defeated
them in battle. Their leader was be
headed. A purty of Levelers appeared In
England In 1017, where they became
powerful in parliament They deter
mined to level all ranks und establish
an equality of titles and estates
throughout the kingdom. About this
time Cromwell departed for Ireland.
The Levelers raised mutinies in vnrl-
ous quarters. Cromwell put them down
In 1049 and imprisoned their leader.
A party of Levelers appeared In Eng
land during the French revolution. A
"loyal association" was formed against
them, and their efforts brought no re
sults. Kansas City Star.
Twelfth Century Football.
in the twelfth century football was
a game for the streets. The chron
icler of that period tells how after din
ner the city youths "addressed them
selves to football" and how the schol
ars of each school and the apprentices
of particular trades would each have
their peculiar ball. There were spec
tators, too, lu those days, enthusiastic
spectators. Fathers would come to
watch their sous aud "become as
youthful as the youngest, their natural
bent seeming to be revived at the sight
of so much ability."
In later years there was a famous
ball game played in Hyde park. In
1034, then, "there was a burling of a
great ball by fifty Cornish gentlemen
on one side and fifty on the other; one
party played in red caps, the other In
white." And here the historical value
of the contest Cromwell was a spec
tator and applauded the "great ability
of body" displayed.
first," he answered. "I run In oppo-
least the authority of old age. while 8,t,on to the erys,aI and the auarl-
Its efflcacv is not without mmiorn ta. om. biu tney re not snuciss to me.
timony. And tho belt is better than lm ,ou Deuer- 1 s1 laem laelT
salt and faith better than Uia belt moncF 8 wortn- Buf- JOU snouid see
ineji. men you u appreciare me.
A Martvi xms wns 8Bla ln nls mos( earnest
"When we were married vnri snld Jrnwl anl ltn only BPark,8 of hu-
I- LI. I LI...
tnere was nothing you wouldn't do for mur m uu U1U0
roe," said the spoiled darling.
"Well, my dear," answered her hus
band patiently, "I was thinking the
matter over the other day, and It seem
ed to me there was nothing you hadn't
asked me to do for you, but if there is
any little thing on your mind you
The Real Thing.
Fred, aged three, had been a naughty
boy, and bis mother had punished him.
He felt very much hurt and complain
ed to his auntie about mamma's
spanking him. Auntie said, "It Is not
haven't mentioned yet speak, and I rou that mamma spanks, but a little
will do the best I can." Chicago uevu msme ol ,uu wuu ""'"e8 J uu uo
News. naughty things." After sitting very
still fur five minutes be said, "It beats
Hie DoubU Loss. all how it Durts me wnen mat uevu
"I've been robbed in that hospital!" Sets spauked."-Deliuentor.
snouted the loony ex-patlent as he met
a policeman,
"Who robbed you. and what did they
tauer asked tho policeman.
"W'hy, one of the orderlies took my
watch, and all the doctors took mv
iemperature."-Ba I timore American.
Sulphurio Acid Burns.
Burns from sulphuric acid are easily
cured. Just remember that plain wa
terlots of it must be poured on the
victim of a sulphuric acid accident at
once, even to throwing the party into
the water If possible. This acid on
the skin feels like fire. With water
quickly applied in great quantity this
acid Is rendered harmless. Men have
been burned with It repeatedly with
out barm through a knowledge of this
proper antidote. If not treated prompt
ly the most horrible disfigurements re
sult The police department of Paris
exhibits was figures of faces of vic
tims of the foreign practice of throw
ing this acid ln one's face. A prompt
treatment of water would have ren
dered the acid harmless.
Inherited.
They were .lollvlne the man about
his enormous appetite, but he kept
putting away," undisturbed by the
taunts. Finally he said in defense:
"Well, yon see, I take after both my
father and my mother. One ate a long
wane, and the other nte a great deal.'
A Great Copper Mine.
For nearly 700 years copper ore
(chalcopyrite) has been taken regularly
from a mine in the province of Dnle-
carlla, Sweden. The mine contains the
largest copper ore deposit lu Sweden
aud is supposed to be one of the great
est chalcopyrite properties in the
world.
The Old Trouble.
"Every residence should have a serv
ants' bath," says a housekeeping mag
azine. , Oh, what's the use? The serv
ants don't stay long enough to need a
Datn.-LouIsville Courier-Journal.
Our Trials.
"You know, my dear boy," said
sympathizing frlead to a man ln trou
ble, "that we really gain by our trials
in life."
"That depends altogether on the kind
of lawyer you get to conduct them,"
replied the sufferer.
Floating a Loan.
"I want to see If I can't borrow a
little money from the Brokers and
Stokers' bank."
"Well?"
"What sort of man Is the president
of it? Is he one of these fellows who
are Impressed by a rusty suit, or does
he think a man Is a good risk who af
fects loud vests aud gay spats?"
Pittsburgh Tost
The Soft Answer.
ne Ugh! I'm going out of this, and
you won't see me again until the day
of Judgment
She (sweetly, getting the Inst word,
as usual) All right, dear, aud if you
aren't feeling in a better temper plea3e
let it be well on in tbe afternoon.
London Saturday Review.
Ashland, Ore., Dec, 31, 1915.
To tho Stockholders of the Ashland
Fruit & Produce Association,
Members;
At this, tho annual meeting of the
association your hoard of directors
submit herewith a brief report as to
the affairs ot this organization for
1915.
It will bo recalled that the present
directors were elected at a stock
holder's meeting held May 21, last
to fill vacancies in such ofiices. Tho
old board had engaged a new man
ager for the remainder of the year,
being D. E. Hand, who had assumed
his office on May 15, six days pre
vious to said meeting at which tho
now directors were elected,
The old board had also closed out
the staple supplies, such as flour,
feed and sugar, leaving entirely new
conditions surrounding the associa
tion than wore ordinary, and leav
ing comparatively little latitude for
the present hoard to either plan or
execute of its own initiative.
It early developed that a very con
siderable number ot growers had
promised their crops for 1915 to a
competitor of tho association, thus
creating added burdens which made
activity and aggressiveness by the
new board plainly inadvisable, even
Impossible. So a policy of "watchful
waiting" was decided upon, In addi
tion to tho determination to do all
practicable to harnionizo existing
differences, secure as good results as
could be obtained under the circum
stances, and have as Httlo actual loss
at the end of the year as possible,
although believing a loss was inevit
able. In other words your directors ac
cepted .tho responsibilities thrust
upon them, not ac important fruit
growers, of which they were not, but
as a forlorn hope, whose duty was to
do as ordered, and to do their level
best to sav tho situation as far as
permitted.
The year 1913 is ended, and cer
tain facts and figures are herewith
submitted:
During the year by collecting as
much of the former accounts and
notes owing to the association as
practicable, in addition to the year's
income, the board has been able to
pay to the hank the borrowed money
owing at the time it took control,
being $1,000, and also to pay every
dollar of the bills for merchandise
purchased, and pay all the year's
expense items, including $181.75 of
paving, sidewalk and sewer assess
ments, and $135.48 taxes, leaving
outstanding sundry items amounting
to but $128.13; it has in hank at
this date $829.79. Except the said
$128.13 owing for sundry smoM ac
counts as named, the only obliga
tions of the association are:
The building loan, Citi
zens bank $ 3,500.00
Paving and sidewalk as
sessments, not due.... 803.69
The following Is a conservative
statement of this organization's re
sources January, 1, 1916:
Inventory-
Material on hand $ 651.67
Mlscelleneoua mdse 917.13
Canned goods , 200.00
Warehouse equipment ... . 161.50
Office furniture and sta
tionary , 304.00
A HORSE IS OIK I'ltlEM)
and we should treat him as such. To
shoe him with uncomfortable or pain
ful footgear is not "clubby." What's
more, It iBn't human. If you care for
your horse as ho deserves, bring him
hero to be shod. Wo guarantee he'll
reciprocate tho good treatment he re
ceives here.
N. M. LANE
Comer First Avenue and C Streets
Successor to A. L. Lntub.
In securing good marketing at good
prices appears possible and probable
in the coming year by the coopera
tion of the growers In and through
this organization.
May the new year prove every
way successful through the Ashland
Fruit Produce association to Its mem
bers and patrons lsthe wish of your
retiring board.
Respectfully,
W. H. GOWDY,
JOS. n. WARE,
, W. J. CARPENTER.
Stomach Misery"
Quickly Vanishes
Your money back if you want it Id
the way In which McXair Bros., tho
popular druggists, are selling Mi-o-no,
tho great dyspepsia remedy.
This is an unusual plan, hut Mi-o-'
na has so much merit and Is so al
most Invariably successful In reliev
ing all forms of Indigestion that Mr.
N'ulr Bros, run but little rlHk in sell
ing under a guarantee of this kind.
Do not bo miserable or make your
friends niiserablo with your dyspep
sia. Ml-o-na will help you. If it
tell McN'alr Bros that you
111
management, and plans. This was
so arranged. Later, an Informal 'd00311'1
meeting of stockholders was held I '"'
December 18, at which consideration! A change for the better will bo
was given to these and other matters. seen from the first few doses of Ml-o-Then
a committee of seven members ijla a,ul 1,3 continued use will soon
outs.de the present directors was ap-' ZZZT
pointed by said meeting to consider! Ml-o-na ha been so uniformly sue-
same still more and make a written 'cestui that every box Is sold under
report with recommendations to this
annual meeting. Such report will
be presented, and doubtless bo the
basis of this meeting's action.
In conclusion we refer to tho va
cancy ln the board near tho mlddlo
of tho year by the resignation of J.
C. Barnard. A successor was elected
but failed to qualify. In November
Director Biegal died. Resolutions
wero adopted, but no successor was
appointed to fill tho vacancy, owing
to tho nearness of the annual meet
ing. The present threo director's
terms expire at this meeting or their
resignations are herewith presented,
so that five directors are to be chosen
to manage tho affairs of the associa
tion for 1916. Already by letter to
the members has this board urged
selecting directors from among the
larger growers of fruit and products.
It appears to your retiring direc
tors that the conditions are now fav
orable for the establishing of this
organization on a sounder basis than
ever before and that great advantage
a positive guarantee to refund tho
money If it does not relieve, What
fairer proposition could bo made?
McXuIr Bros, give their personal
guarantee of "money back If you
want It" with every box of Ml-o-nn
that they sell. A guarantee like thitf
speaks volumes for the merit ot tho
remedy.
Fifty cents Invested ln a Tidings
"For Sale" ad often sells a $5,000
property. Did you erer try it?
"A Shine to 'fOV
Every Drop" f
Get a can today front t'ftfytftf
your hardware or tro- J jllh'
eery dealer. rfafiT"1
Bl'li,..muuMiuii.i.i.iAw- ii .,
$2,234.30
Accounts and notes receiv
able $1,975.00
Insurance, unexpired .... 63.00
Building, value $6800; pav-.
ing $800 6000.00
Cash in hank 829.79
$1,1102.09
Liabilities
Bank, loan on building. . $3,500.00
Sundry accounts payable .. 128.13
$3,628.13
He's
Easily Maniaed.
First Girl I mean to be engaged
hen I'm nineteen. Second Girl-But
supposing you can't manage it? First
uin-men I shall remain nineteen un
til I am engaged,
Different Methods.
There are two different kinds of men.
Give one a piece of rope and be will
hang himself; give a similur piece to
the other and he'll form a cordage trust
Washington Star.
More Effective. '
Husband-I saw the doctor today.
Be says I must to awav anil reat
Wife-Did you show him your tongue?
"usDana-No, but I told him about
yours.
A Real Artist
"Is Brnshpen a good artist?"
"Is be good? Why, be not only can
draw pictures that are good, but he
can draw checks that are good." Pitts
burgh Post
By medicine Hfe may be prolonged.
yet death win aelie tbe doctor too.
Shakespeare.
Heard Out of Doors.
"Well, look' at the billygoatl
tho first one I've seen for ages."
"He's hardly an impressive looking
object"
"He may not be Impressive looking,
but ho certainly has a striking fore
head." Boston Transcript
Muddled.
Customer Is this bread today's?
Shopkeeper Yes'm. Customer The
reason I ask Is because the bread I
got here yesterday wasn't London
Telegraph.
Big 8pldere.
The South American bird eating spi
der Is as big as a mouse, and Its furred
feet are so formed that It can walk up
glass with practically no difficulty.
Rhinoceros Horn.
' la Sumatra the .horn of tbe rhinoce
ros Is esteemed as an. antidote to poi
son end on that account Is mads Into
drinking cups.
Net worth $7,473.96
As the year approached the close
It seemed advisable to the board of
directors that members should send
In suggestions for tho new year's
1"
Our Big'
Clearance Sale
Is Now On
f All Go at a
( Sacrifice.
I WILL GIVE $1000
If I FAIL to CURE anj CANCER TUMOR i trial
before It POISONS deip glands or attaches to BONE
VithoutKnife orPain
No PAY Until CURED
WRITTEN GUARANTEE
No X Uay or other
swindle. An Island
plantmnlrcatliecuro
Any JUMUK, Lumr or
SORE on the Up, fa
or body long Is
CANCER.' It never
puiiisunllllaststago
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FttKK, IO.oiiO testi
monials, write is
Any LUMPm WOMAN'S BREAST
l.nilinrn and alwavsDolsonsdecnarm-
I bHHbCn pit elands and KU.1S OUICKL'.
One woman iiiever7aii'sof cancer U.8. n por'
Wo refuse many who wait too long & must dk
Poor cured at bait price II cancer la fetimal'
Dr. & Mrs. Dr. CKAMLEY & CO. SMflSa
"Srrlethr RaUaMs. Britttlt Canctr SMCliHtt llvlna"
4340 1 436E Valencia St, Sin Francisco Cal
11INOLY MAIL THIS HitOMia tANCtH
6 Incubators and Brooders.
8 Wood Heaters.
6 Coal Heaters (some second hand).
10 Wood and Coal Ranges.
15 No. 8 Waffle Irons. ) In fbp (.ridfllPC
4 Old Style Cast Cooking Pots. "0I ?
12 Old Style Cast Spiders. ) Gem PailS, LlC.
At much less than regular price.
SO Brown and White Bake Bowls worth 15c and 20c at, each. . 10a
50 Brown and White Assorted Pieces worth up to 35c at, each 20o
200 pieces Grey Enamel Ware worth up to 35c at, each 10c
20 High Grade Enamel Teapots worth up to 75c at, each.... 40c
12 6-Cup Aluminum Coffee Percolators worth f 2.2 5 at, each. .$ 1.(15
Builders' Hardware
100 pairs 3x3 and 3x3 Butts, the pair So
200 pairs 3x3 and 3x3 Butts, heavy plated, pair 12c
100 Inside Lock Sets In dull brass and copper, worth 85c, now 50c
15 Front Door Lock Sets ln dull trass anj copper, worth
J2.50, now $1.75
200 Cupboard Catches worth 10c at 7o
200 Drawer Pulls worth 5c at So
i00 Sash Locks, all finishes, worth 10c, at 7o
Plumbing Supplies-Prices Cut Deep
Secure your supplies now, If you think of building or repairing
in the next six months.
The New Cream Separator Sharpies
Tubular Special
Separates tho samo test of cream whether you turn the crank 15
rounds or 45 rounds to the minute. It hus every other separator
"beat n mile." Come in and let us show you.
Poultry Fence-Field Fence
We have big shipments of BOTH COMING, bought before the
advance In price. We will be able to sell at lower prices. LET US
NAME YOU PlilCES.
Tools
t
We have a BIG STOCK of all kinds of tools, also Aios, Wedges,
Garden Toolo, etc. Our prices on these are very interesting.
Bath Room Fixtures
We have placed all our Bathroom Fixtures on the Bargain Coun
ter, and you can't afford to miss this opportunity to supply your
bathroom.
Thp I nu Priso
afffSF Hardware Han
avut itu j Ei. Oldlll