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The Press., 1891-12-10
THE SILK THREADS IN PAPER
 MONEY.

In spite of the skill and industry of counterfeiters, they have never made a bill which did not have one or more vul- nerable spots. Some of the products of their handicraft may seem perfect to the untrained eye, but the expert will find 1 that each one, like Achilles, has some- thing lacking in his armor. Perhaps the feature of good United States treasury notes which counterfeiters have found 1t most difficult to initiate is the two blue silk threads which run lengthwise through them. They are little over an inch apart, and though sometimes almost invisible, they form part of every bill issued by the government bureau of printing and en- graving. A. L. Drummond, chief of the secret service of the treasury department, who has had long experience with coun- terfeiters and their wares, explained to a Tribune reporter recently why it was so difficult to copy good bills in this respect
 "In the first place." he said, ''the silk threads are put in the paper when it is made at the factory. To make paper of the kind used by the government requires a big plant and lots of capital. So coun- terfeiters are kept out of it. Even if they had the necessary money, they wouldn't be fools enough to risk it all for the chance of making bogus bills. It would be exceedingly unprofitable for paper manufacturer who already has the factory to make the paper, because to do so is a penitentiary offense."
 MT. Drummond then showed the re- porter counterfeit two dollar bill, which had a single thread running lengthwise through it's center. "This is the only bad bill that l ever saw with silk thread in 1t. Even this has only one thread instead of two, so 1t would not be dangerous to a skilled teller. I have never heard of more than two other bills like this one. It is easy to see that the counterfeiter split this note, put in his thread, and then pasted the two parts together again. The frayed edges showed that. The fel- low must have been very stupid not to know that the genuine money. has two threads instead of one. An expert can easily tell when a bill has been split in two and pasted together again, so the silk threads would not deceive him."
The Press., 1891-12-10
ABSOLUTELY PURE

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 Miles Nerve and Liver Pills act on a new principle-regulating the liver, stom- ach and bowels through the aaer0es. A new discovery. Dr. Miles Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver piles, constipation. Unequaled for men, women, children. Smallest, mildest, surest 50 doses, 25 cts. Samples free at w. D. Heald's drug store.
The Press., 1891-12-10

My head. was fairly rotten, and how much I suffered it is hard to describe. That loathsome disease, catarrh, caused the above, and the doctors said they could not relieve me. I paid hundreds of dol lars, for which received no benefit. I got more good from two bottles of ,Sul- phur Bitters than from all the money I paid to doctors. shall contine the Sul- phur Bitters, as have great faith that they will cure me.-S. M. Day, fl Han over St., Boston.
The Press., 1891-12-10

Dr. J.'H. Chapin, of Meriden, who as the state agent in the government topo- graphical survey, has ridden over most of
 the roads of tho state, and who has thus had good opportunity to judge, condemns them as generally bad. He says:
 "I do not exaggerate when I say that of all the highways in the state not one per cent. are really good roads-that is, such as can be travelled with safety and comfort at all seasons of the year. Not only are the country roads unkept and rude, but village, and even city streets, are sometimes left for months in condi- tion little short of disgraceful. If the road is fair index of the civilization, as some writers assume, our grade is not high; indeed our grade is low as con- pared with some other countries.
 Large subsidies are freely given to se- cure improved means of transportation by rail and river; why not us well upon the highway if there is need of 1t? It is said horse will draw twice as much up- on French as upon an American road. Is there no suggestion of ec0nomy and thrift in this? .4
 Two leading questions are involved in consideration of this subject: First, how can the people be walked up and made to see their own interests in this matter? Second by what means, method or system can the best results be reached in the Improvements of the roads at moderate or reasonable cost?"
 A NATIONAL EvENT.-The holding of the worlds fair in a city scarcely fifty years old will be remarkable event, but it will really benefit this nation as much as the discovery of the Restora- tive Nervine by Dr. Franklin Miles is doubtful. This is just what the American people need to cure their excessive ner- vousness, dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, neuralgia, nervous debility, dullness, confusion of mind, etc. It acts like 8 charm. Trial bottles and fine book on Nervous and Heart Diseases" with testimonials, free at w. D. Heald's. It is ao0arGnted to coaatnin 7.o 1Oi1Lln ngOrDhine Og dL1lOeyO2LS dr,E0S |
The Press., 1891-12-10

New York Weekly: Mir. Meadow (wrathfully, to country editor My house was robbed las week, an you didn't have a word about it.
 Country Editor (wearily)-You did not send us the information, MT. Meadow.
 MT. Meadow (petulantly)-An' is that the way you editors get VT news bout houses bein' robbed?
 Country Editor (ironically)-Well, no. Usually the thieves drop in and give US he item, but this time I guess they for got about it.
 HAPPY HOOsIERs.-Wm.T Timmons, post master of Idaville, Ind. writes Electric Bltters has done more for me than all oth- CT medicines combined for that bad feeling arising from Kidney and Liver troubles. :" JohnLeslie, farmer and stockman of same place, says "Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel like new man." J. w. Gardner, hardware merchant; same place, says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for a man who is all run down and don't care whether he lives or dies; he found new strength, good appetite, and felt just like he had a new lease on life. Only 50 cts a bottle at Taft's Drug Store. l
 CURE YoURsELF.-Don't pay large doc tors bills. The best medical book pub- lished, one hundred pages, elegant col ored plates, will be sent you on receipt of three 2-cent stamps to pay the postage. Address A. P. Ordway & Co.,, Boston, Mass
The Press., 1891-12-10

"A God-send is Ely's Cream Balm. I had catarrh for three years. Two or three times week my nose would bleed. I thought the sores would" never heal Your Balm has cured me. Mrs. M. A. Jackson, Portsmouth, N. H.
The Press., 1891-12-10

Liberal salary and expenses paid. See advertisement in another column headed Good Salary by Sears, Henry x Co.,, Ge- neva, N. Y. They are a reliable firm.
The Press., 1891-12-10

BUoKLRN's ARNICA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and ali skin eruptions, and positively cures piles. or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 50c per box. Sold by K. K. Taft.
The Press., 1891-12-10

The sun enters the sign of Capricornus on December 21st, and astronomically speaking, winter then begins. The sun then touches his ful therest limit in south ern declinations, 23 degrees, 27 minutes, the days are at their shortest and from that time onward for a period of six months the shadows of night no longer encroach on the light of day. The path of the sun lies so low in the heavens that the short days seem to hasten gloomily to their close.
 Dr. Underwood, of Plympton, Mass. recently left his horse standing on the shore of mill pond while he made & call in the mill. When he came out neither horse nor carriage could be found any where. They were finally seen, day or two later, floating on the surface of the pond. It is supposed that the horse un- dertook to swim across the pond with the carriage and was drowned.
 Pick Me Up: First Workman-"Wot ot lave yet got the 'umph about now, Bill lee? Ain't yer got eight hours day, bob an hour, Saturdays hoff and Mondays free? Wot more do Zee want?" Second Workman-"That's just it; carn't think O nowt else to strike fer"
 It is an interesting coincidence that Senator Chandler, of New Hampshire, married the daughter of the late Senator J. P. Hale, of his own state, and that Senator Hale, of Maine, has for wife the daughter of the late Senator Chand- Ter, of Michigan.
The Press., 1891-12-10

Adam might have been the "goodliest man of men since born," but 1t doesn't appear that he ever did anything especial ly good for his large family. What lasting blessing he might have left behind if he could have made Salvation Oil and kill pain.
The Press., 1891-12-10

The Willimantic Journal office has ad- ded another Cranston press to its outfit. evidence of prosperity also of good iudg- ment in selecting the best machinery.
The Press., 1891-12-10

'Poor man!" said the sympathetic young woman. "I suppose you are not equal to hard work" Equal to hard work ?" responded MT. Weary Watkins. "I am superior to it.'
The Press., 1891-12-10
w. C. T. U. DEPARTMENT.

An English M. P. asserts that, as a re- suit of the drinking habits of the parents, 55,000 children in London go to school each morning unfedl
The Press., 1891-12-10

Life: Morrison-I hear Stivey met the Prince last summer.
 Jansen-Yes.
 Morrison-What did Stivey say to him Jansen-Apologized for being an Ameri- oan
The Press., 1891-12-10

First Dude-Pawst you in the avenue to-day, Chawles Chiccybird, and you stared wight at me and nevah spoke.
 Second Dude-Beg pardon, old chap pie. Nevah saw you, 'pon honah. Had me eyeglashes on dontcher know,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
A Woman Poet.

Madeline S. Bridges, whose prolific and
always charming contributions Of humor
ous and serious verse are so well known in
the light literature Of the day, has been
supposed by "a large portion of the reading
public to be a male writer using a femi
nine nom de plume. In reality she is a
young and handsome unmarried woman, a
resident Of Brooklyn. A correspondent,
speaking Of her personelle, says: made
line Bridges is one Of the most harmonious
women | have ever met. Her face, form,
voice and manner have all the same pecul
lar grace, the blended charm Of fine cult-
ure and natural beauty"
She is a rather tall and slender brunette
with distinguished bearing, "A clear, pale
complexion, expressive Dark eyes and a
profusion of rich brown hair which she
wears in a large loose coil at the back OF
her small and graceful head Her voice is
singularly low and sweet, and her manner
altogether evinces an exceptional refine,
ment Of taste and feeling.
Miss Bridges has received fine educa-
tional training, and is an extensive and
thorough student Of literature. Her trans
lations of French, German and Spanish
poems have received merited praise. She
has written much serious verse and prose
for the leading magazines, under another
name, which is almost as well known as
that which she appends to her humorous
writings. Her capacity for work seems al
most limitless. In addition TO meeting her
daily engagements she is preparing two
volumes Of her poems for publication, and
keeps up large correspondence with the
same busy pen. Her work absorbs her, and
is a constant delight, even to its smallest
detail Hence she has but little time for
the demands Of society, and enjoys all the
more thoroughly her quiet and domestic
home life
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
PeriIs Of circumstsntIaI Evidence.

A Dearborn street lawyer says: You need
not give me the benefit Of an advertise
ment on the strength of it, but | would
not 20 much on circumstantial evidence If
was on jury. Let me tell you story
as showing the perils Of forming an opin-
ion on circumstances. Four men were in
a restaurant taking luncheon. One re-
lated story which was sufficiently inter,
esting to warrant its repetition. The gen
tleman who repeated it said he heard it in
a hotel. Another who heard the original
story said it was told in restaurant. II
was a small point to make, but out of it
grew discussion which led to recalling
the four men together for the purpose OF
settling the point as to where the story
was first stold. The man who had told the
story said he related IL in front of the board
Of trade.
Another one Of the party took issue
with him and said that they were all in the
foyer Of Hooley's theater when the anec-
dote was told. The third man said he
would take his oath that they were all at
the club. The fourth man was positive
that 1t was told at the restaurant. Each
one of the gentlemen IL intelligent, above
the average in fact, each one Is sober, each
fair and liberal, consequently not apt TO
be stubborn in his views; but in this case
they all differed and each was unusually
positive that be was right. And the story
was one which was 40 original that IL
would seem that any one who heard it
would have remembered every circum-
stance connected with it."-Chicago Trib-
une
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17

Some one asked a little girl whether her
mothers hair was gray. 81 don't know q"
was the innocent reply; II can't see to tho
top of her head, and she never sits down. :"
Solomon says Of good housekeeper,
She iooketh well 90 the ways Of her house,
hold" The woman who il always over
run with work, never seeing a chance TO
rest for single minute, who is always
bustling about, anxious, burdened, her
whole aim being, to all outward appear
ance, to get her work done" busy, busy,
busy, catching the broom to whisk away
an inlinitesmal spot of dust here, flourish
ing the dust brush TO tear down an imagi-
nary cobweb over yonder, ripping open all
the feather beds in the house TO see whether
some stray moth had stolen march on
her and sought rest within the downy con
tents, scaiding up all the preserves in the
cellar once week for fear they might be
gin to work when she didn't know it, run
ming up stairs and down, out TO the barn
and into the attic, firing herself and every
one else in the house. We have all seen
just such women, and probably not one Of
us believes such a one to he the woman to
whom Solomon in his wisdom referred as
looking well to the ways of her house
hold" There are better and nobler meth
DDS OF doing this than cooking, washing,
cleaning and scrubbing.
Woman's work is not finished her duty
not performed for her family when she has
made and mended their clothes, cooked
their food and mopped the kitchen fioor.
If she looks well to the ways of her house
hold she will see 20 it that her husband
has her companionship, as well as
starched shirt front; that her children have
food for their minds, as well as good din
ners; that her own fAce wears the smile Of
love and contentment instead Of the vexed
frown and wrinkles of daily worry over the
absorbing question, What shall we eat,
drink and wear2"
Nowoman who il drudge in her kitchen
can.do justice 20 her family The husband
of such wife eats his meals as quickly as
possible and goes where he can find some
body to talk to him and with whom he can
talk upon something besides bread and
potatoes and wood and water.-Golden
Rule
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
A Matter of OpInion.

There is an old but ever good story Of a
man who did not play the violin, but
thought he could IL he tried" He was
not alone in his density Of self apprecia-
ton. One little boy, at least, IL fitted TO
bear him company.
He belongs 10 a very musical family, but
IL himself entirely destitute of apprecia-
ton or "ear." Knowing 80 little OF music,
however, he Is ignorant Of what he has
missed. One day visitor was present
when the other children were singing de
ightfully at the piano, while Frank sat at
a distance in aggrieved silence.
why don't you sing too," asked the
guest during pause I'm the music.
They won't let me-" was the injured
response.
Don't you singH"
Sometimes; but they say sing out Of
tune"
"Oh, then you're not musical like the
othersp
II don't know about that" retorted
Frank, still more aggrieved. "Tbe trouble
IL, nobody thinks amP'-Youth's Com
Daniun
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
Firemenl Notice

Notice Is hereby given that an annual
election will be had on the I'D day of
May, A. ID. 1891, for chief and assistant
chief Of the FairhaVen Fire Department
for the term OF one year. You will also
take notice that none but certified mem
bers Of the department will be eligible 10
vote at said election. The polls will be
open from O'Clock D. m. To 3 o'clock p.
ner Of Twelfth and Donovan streets,
Falrhaven, I'm the Fireman's Hall.
by order Of the board OF fire delegates
Of the Fairhaven Fire department this
18th day OF May, 1891
j. K. MATHEWS. President
FRED. SToRK, Secretary.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17

1t isn't always wise to penetrate into the
inmost Businesses Of a boys mind. Be
cause, you see, you're apt 10 find the truth
there. Perhaps this helped out a certain
teacher the other day. She was new TO the
school and the other teacher hadn't had
what is known to the profession as gov
eminent" But perhaps she had discre
ton. The new teacher had plenty Of gov
eminent" And the first time she saw two
round heads drawing near TO each other
she pounced down like a hawk upon the
twain. Boy, " she ssid, pointing with long
stern finger at the towhead-"Boy what
were you saying" Towhead shifted un.
easily and said: 81 amt said a word"
Then that other boy did" shifting her
accusing finger. Other boy said nothing,
but Towhead finally admitted that he had
said something. Tell me what it was, -
insisted the teacher. Towbead said it
wasn't much, But you shall tell me what
it was" she said. Now, IL Towhead had
been a man he would have lied, aud then
there wouldn't have been any moral to this
story. But he was only shock headed
ten-year-old boy, and so he still whimpcred
out that be didn't want 10 tell. But his
patience finally gave ont, and his Rallantry
as we'll, for when the teacher uttered last
warning, Boy, you shall tell what he said
to you" he shouted ont, We'll, then, il
you will know, he said, What horrid
looking old thing you wasr"
And served her just right too. But she
ought TO be dismissed for the thing she did.
She made that boy stand in the corner.
The very idea of Furnishing boy because
he knows when woman is good looking
and when she isn't-New York Evening
Sun
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
The World Enriched.

The facilities Of the present day for the
production Of everything that will con-
duce to the material welfare and comfort
of mankind are almost unlimited and
when Syrup Of Figs was first produced
the world was enriched with the only
perfect laxative known, as it Is the only
remedy which is truly pleasing and re-
freshing to the taste and prompt ana
efectual to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and the better it is known the more pop.
War it becomes
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
Immigration Records

The immigrant business has COME to be
30 important a feature in Transatlantic
passenger traffic that IL may not be unin-
teresting TO give few figures that show
somewhat Of its growth and proportions,
and also the method OF handling the immi-
grants. At least IS per cent. OF all immi-
grafton TO the United States comes through
the port Of New York. The beard Of i'm
migration was not established until 1S47,
and previous TO that time records were
rather loosely kept The official figures,
however, have been obtained, showing that
between 1873 and fS47 i,c63 567 immigrants
came 10 this country. Between 1877 and
1873 there were 4, g33, $50 marked falling
of in the annual average occurring during
the war Of the rebellion; between 1913 and
1880, inclusive, 49iOs64.
Immigration was heaviest in the years
1881, 1889 and 1888, the figures being al ,0G4,
As, 40 and 30, 267 respectively. The great
est arrival Of immigrants in any one day
was on May II, 1885,, when nearly 10000
were landed at this port The greatest
number ever brought by single ship was
1,767, by the Egypt, National line, in 1873.
John X. Gould IN Scribner's
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
Excursion to Victoria

The Union Pacific has arranged for an
excursion to Victoria on the occasion Of
the Queens birthday. The SehOme will
leave Sunday morning for that place and
but one fare will be charged for the round
trip. All tickets will be good for three
days, thus enabling purchasers TO remain
in Victoria during the entire celebration.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
A SUCCESSFUL PICNIC
The Baptist Church Excursion to Lum.
mi Island

mi Island
In spite of the rather rough weather a
large number of persons boarded the
steamer Brick yesterday morning for an
excursion to Lummi island, given under
the auspices OF the Ladies' Aid society OF
the Baptist church. The entire party
went TO Senator Canfeld's farm, where
lunch was spread. The excursionists had
a delightful time romping about the green
Brick was kindly donated by Captain
Tarte, whose generosity Is highly appre-
ciated by the members Of the church.
The Ladies Aid society Melted snug
sum,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
AN IMPORTANT MAP


Company
Chief Engineer Donovan has prepared
map of the water front of Fairhaven,
giving the soundings In every part of the
bay and in the vicinity of the Ocean
wharf in particular The maps and
soundings are extremely valuable to sea
faring men and the Land company will
issue one to each steamboat captain and
pilot plying In the waters of Puget sound.
The maps are nicely printed ana are ac-
curato In every particular. The sound
ings give the beStevidence of the splendid
harborage afforded by Bellingham bay.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17

Steamer Premier will take an excursion
from Bellingham bay TO Victoria on
Saturday, May Esd. Tickets for the
round trip, $3.50. Departure of the
steamer from Victoria on the return will
be- arranged 20 give excursionists every
opportunity to witness all proceedings for
the day. Leaving Fairhaven q a. N.
Wbatcom $3.50 a. m. and Sehome a. m.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
An Encouraging Outlook.

well, prisoner" said the prison chap
lain 10 the convict, whose time was nearly
up, II hope your punishment has done you
good"
YES, sir, IT has" returned the prisoner.
TITS put me in bully trim to go back TO
town and knock thunder out of the wit
oesses who convicted me. Epoch
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
POLICE COURT poINas
Three Offenders Charged With Petty
Offenses Tried

Ohenses Tried
Il. :. Reeves and A. Burns were brought
before Judge Clark charged with va
grancy. These two individuals were ar
rested for compelling laborer to sign a
time check. 1t seems the laborer had
just been paid his wages and was imbib-
ing rather freely when he met Reeves and
Burns, who inveigled him into game Of
was not sustained, and they were then
charged with vagrancy, found guilty and
fined $40 and costs each, which they paid
Il. A. BabcOck was arrested yesterday
and brought before Judge Curry. charged
with fighting. The prisoner was dis
charged for want Of sufficient evidence
to convict
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-17
ALLERT0N & ROLL,
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that the Twenty-frst
street assessment roll II now IN my hands for
collection, and payment j. now due and re-
quested. All assessments not paid on or be-
fore May ., 1891. shall pay penalty OF 10
per cent on amount Of assessment. and shall
draw interest from that date at the rate OF 10
per cent. per annun until paid,
Dated az the City OF fairhaven, Wash.
February n, 1891. -
(. e. RICHARDS.
1921 mi-ed-td City Treasurer.