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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
A Substantial Tidy.

Flimsy white chair tides, that are always
becoming unfastened and getting torn, to
the modification of visitors, have at length
succumbed to the storm of abuse and are
now being discarded by sensible housekeep-
ers. A substitute for them, that is at once a
protection for handsome furniture and an or
nament, can be made of two broad bands of
plush, say deep ruby color, with pulled and
gathered band of rich satin (marigold shade)
inserted between and bordered with heavy
lace. This can be fastened to the back of a
chair, and as it is substantial it will remain
ecure-Woman
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09


=, ~ We seen 'em, but I couldn't think
the me. I'd like ter ride ono
Can you ride bicycle?"
VI course. Nuthin ter do hpt en-
on TOP an work the wheels that's oil
amt it - >i'' 'h"' all
Yes but you are apt to fall at
+ba pos ! do. Can't do more than hit
NO"
Then what's to hurt q,
know" you
but its only the GROUNDING knives
or things like that on the thing is
there ?'' ID
sob, no."
Nuthin' to worry bout then. I've
druv hay-rake."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
The Study of Shorthand.

Nothing, in my judgment, surpasses
the study of shorthand for mental train
ing. 1t is, in its very essence, an ac-
quirement that lies far outside of the
mental limits attainable by idiocy, and
the application of its principles calls for
the constant exercise Of a greater and
steadier power of concentration than the
technicalities of any other known accom-
plishment. The fastest writer is habitu-
ally, on the average, from six to dozen
words behind the speaker, and to carry
these in the mind, while at the same time
executing multifarious stenographic in
tricacies upon the paper, Is feat which
can hardly be said, with truth, to lessen
the brains retentive faculty.-A. 4.
Leon in The Writer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
When Buying Wearing Apparel.

1t is astonishing to observe how few
people understand the common rules of
measurement in purchasing wearing ap-
parel. For instance, a man will buy a
coat that is size too small or too
large. A ''size'' smaller or a ''size"
larger is what he probably needs, but he
does not know what size is. Well,
a size in coat is an inch, a size in
underwear is 2 inches, a size in sock is
/ inch, in collar 1-2 an inch, in a shirt
1-2 an inch, in shoes 10th an inch, pants
1 inch, gloves IA Of an inch, and in hats
Is of an inch. Very few purchasers
ever understand the schedule named
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
man an reckon Use had at least TO

man an l reckon Use had at least TO
mlllvon dreams in my time.
TO dream dat yO' was standin' in
front of Rear Admiral Bumbo's pie
stand on Thompson street when a
funeral procession passed by. An dat
all de horses had white feet. an all de
wheels of de kerridges was painted
red, an all de hack-drivers had on blue
hats, an nineteen yaller dawgs was
follerin' on behind, is a sign dat yo'
owe dis club one months dues. an de
same had better be paid at once.
TO dream dat yo' is ridin' on a
white boss is a sign dat taters is gwine
to be high in de al an yod better
git on dat boss an e To work.
TO dream yo' is walkin' down
Broadway III de afternoon. an dat YOU
suddenly pick up a wallet wild 500 in
1t, IS sign dat de butcher an grocer
an waitin' anXiously fo' the money yo'
owes dem.
To dream dat yo' is passin' a barn
an dat a black COW wild blue eyes
shakes her head at yo', is a sign dat
dere hain't mo dan two meals of flour
left in de bari
ITO dream dat yo' has sold yer dawg
to buy a lottery ticket, an dat de
ticket has drawn 81, 900, is a sign dat
two of de chillen can't go to skule fur
de want of shoes.
Oar I'm heaps OF odder dreams dat
mean heaps of odder things, but desc
am far samples of de stock on hand.
If dar' am anybody in dis hall tonight
who is silly huff to believe dat ne can
lay on de broad of his back on his ole
straw-bed an grunt, an snuff, an
snore an dream what's gwine to hap
pen a week ahead, dat person had bet
ter Slip softly out an nebber come
back no mo- We doan want him we're
'Jist one. wOru mo-. l understands
that sartin pussons in dis club claim to
hev seen ghosts, l understands that
Lord CORVALLIS Jackson claims that a
ghost woke him up one night las
spring an told him that his brudder
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
no Gnard Against CoIds.

No person should run about sleeping rooms
or into halls from bed in bare feet. Air cur.
rents are constantly in motion near the floor,
and circulation is more easily retarded in
feet and legs than near the heart. 1t is,
therefore, good plan to have warm pair
of slippers always close to the bed that may
be slipped on quickly before ones feet touch
the floor; made loose enough to be kicked off
when climbing into bed again. For one who
is liable to be called up frequently, as in cases
Of illness, this slipper hint will prove valuar
Bile if followed-American Magazine
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09

down in Kentucky was dead. If sicI
a thing should happen agin, Brudder
jackson woul lose his membership
yere speshul as | happen to know
dat he nebber had any brudder'
Sir Isaac Walpole desired to call up
the case OF Elder Toots Three weeks
ago the elder fell asleep during the
meeting and rolled down the back
stairs and broke a door, He was
prompt Y fined 81 900 under the provi-
sion of by law No 7,2S4, and at that
time he said he would pay the fine
After a little figuring, however, he had
discovered at he would be obliged to
live 672 years to do it, and had
become discouraged. He had paid
for the door and was willing to donate
a bunch of shingles towards the re-
pairs on the roof of Watermelon hall,
but he could do no more. Sir Isaac
moved that the fine be remi ted and
the elder restored to all his rights and
privileges
LAS dis seems to be de sense of de
meetin' it shall be so cone" said the
president" but | hope de great moral
lesson will not be lost sight Of If de
purceedins of desc meetin'S can't keep
a member awake, he d better keep
away"
The Hon. Canterbury Snowdrop then
secured the floor to ask for informa-
ton. He had heard it limited in GER
tain quarters that the treasurer could
not make his books balance into AZ
cents and that he had been forced to
give the club a chattel mortgage on
his furniture to secure the shortage.
Did such state of affairs exist, or had
the rumor been spread abroad by enc
mics of the club!
''Brudder Snowdrop," answered the
president with a vigor that put out
three of the lamps nearest to his desk,
''does you emagine dat l has gone
blind an deaf?'
''N-no, sah."
HAS yo' any reason to believe dis
:lub am run like Nashunal bank|
''Skassly, sah-skassly.'
"Let-ne tell yo', Brudder Snowdrop.
dat when de books in dis club doan
balance right up to a cent yo' Won't
h'ar anv rumors flynn around! YoH
h ar and feel an earthquake right, IN
dis hall! Oar hain't muffin IN DIS c!uo
which doan' balance like a grist gwlne
to a mill on hossback. an dat's de way
it will be run as long as run 1t. 70
kin now sit down an feel tickled, an
as de fab in de stove seems to hev
gone out, we II put de rest OF de olz-
ness in de ice-b box an go home.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
COTTON BLOSSOM CLUB.
LORD CORVALLIS JACKSON
TELLS A GHOST STORY.
reams Seem 10 Play an Importsn,
' an The Lives OF Men--TroubIe
In the Treasurer's OMce-An liner.
esting Meeting.

since movin' to dis yere town, said
brother Gardner, as the meetin1
opened, 81 has diskivered dat mos, Oh
ue Guile populashun gifts up in de
mawnm an goes to bed at night cord
IN 10 de ru-es laid down in dream
BOO DOCKS reckon dat cherry house on
thompson street has got a book an,
Gat 1t am konsulted ten times whar' do
blole am once. l has bin axed mo- dan
a hundred times if believed in dreams
10 sartln extent | does Use an ole
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
A ForgetfuI Snouse.

Mrs. Bilkins-I never saw such a for
getful man in all nv life as you are
l he clock has stopped again.
Mr.. Bilkins-That's because you for
got to wind it.
Mrs. Billzins - Huh! You know
very well, MIR. Bilkins, that told you
to remind me to wind it ana you for
got bout it,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09

1t is becoming quite common for an impe
cunious society woman to go into trade
There are half a dozen small arts in which
her connections are of distinct value. OAt
such in New York imports dainty bonnets
another paints toilet articles and menu cards
a third does fine embrolderies for fashionable
baby clothes, and fourth conducts sort Of
private brokerage in duplicate wedding pres
ents.-Philadelphia Call
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
Murder WILL ONT.

Miss Highup-''I don't believe the
De Styles have been out of the city at
all"
Miss Tiptop house was
locked up and they are covered with
tan"
Miss Manipulating up the front
OF house is easy enough, and tan can
be got on the roof. They haven't been
away and | know it."
"How?"
With all the tan and sunburn and
freckLes, they haven't a musquito bite
among Them
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
Many Orders Ahead.

Mr.. Slowpay (airily)-I wish to get
measured for suit of clothes, but it
will be about three weeks before | can
pay for them, as our pay day comes
only once month now. How soon can
you have them done?
Tailor-Um-let me see. In about
three weeks.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
DecOYs Often Used

Theatrical Manager tout duck hunt
ing)-NO luck at all; not duck in
sight. Boy. Where are those wooden
decOy ducks l ordered?
Hoy-In the boat sir.
theatrical Manager-Brin 'em here
and set EN- out. | see well have to
paper the house.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
The Market Dull.

De Broker-''Why is it that the stock
market is so fearfully dull?"
De Curbb-''U nj believe most of
the bank officials, city treasurers, and
confidential clerks, who have been
specializing in stocks, are locked up"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09

hypnOtlc e Xp e + 1 =
ence. She says she
was seized in front
Of her house by two
masked men, who
forced her into a
carriage, drove all
night, and put her
out at daylight the
next morning at a
lonely spot at the
lower edge of Bel
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09

Applicant hear that you want man to
write up advertisements.
Circus Manageable do. What are your
qualifications
Applicant-rm a newspaper circulation
swearer.
Circus Manager-Er-Im afraid you're too
imaginative to suit us.-Life.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
Life Made Comfortable,

Borem-''Still living in Jersey, eh?"
Hustler-''Hes: l have no thought of
coming back to the city"
Borem it must be very incon-
venient. forty minutes by train and fif-
teen by beat every day and you've got
to catch both right on the minute"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
MIR. Hayseed,s idea.

Mrs. Hayseed docking over the pa
per)-La me- The Legislature has Of
fered a reward for KILN English spar
rows.
Mr.. Hayseed-Huh! Them legisla-
tors Will do anything t cOtch tn Irish
vote.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
Had Got Rack.

Collector-Is Mr.. Slowpay in?
Landlady-No, sir
Il called five weeks ago, and you
said he had gone to Long Branch for
month. Hasn't he got back yet?"
Yes, sir, he's back"
''Then where is he?"
''In the poor house
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
Sure DeAIIl.

Great SCIENTIST fear electricity will
be a very uncertain means of execu-
ton.
Layman-I fear So The only sure
way to kill man by electricity is to
set him to work stringing telegraph
poles at Sl.5O a day
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
OF One Wind.

-MadeMan-I can't see any sense
in wasting so much valuable time on
dead languages.
College Student.-Neither can l.
Since Wilkins started to win the Latin
pri e he hasn't been worth cent in
the boat crew.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09

Al should never have recognized this other
photo of you, dear 1t looks so careworn
and old
Eyes; that was taken when papa wouldn't
buy me the Duke of Dirtwater. Life.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
A Rapid Age.

MAY kiss you9"
''No, Mr. Simpson, don't feel we'll enough
acquainted"
Interesting pause). "There, now; do you
feel wei enough acquainted"
'Yes, George. Racket.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
ALWAYS Excepted.

Citizen-That last murder is the
talk of the town. Everybody seems
excited.
Reporter-Everybody?
Citizen-Of course, 1 mean every
body but the police.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
poo,;ras 70 BE Nourished.

Teacher of Political Economy-You may
mention an infant industry
Lively Young Student-Sitting still and
sucking ones thumbs!-Chicago Times.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09

"Why are you here, my poor fellowF
asked the visitor of the prisoner.
DE walls is so thick l can't git out. Oats
why, seer'-Racket.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
a Question of Living.

800 you really think life is worth hvingr
"Ob. l don't know. 1t depends on what
kind of boarding place man has. "-Loweu
Citizen
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09

If cellar has damp smell and cannot be
thoroughly ventilated, a few trays Of char.
coal set around on the floor, shelves and
lodges viii make the air pure and sweet.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
A STRANGE CASE.
\ Wheeling, West Virginia, Girl
HypnOtIzed By Outlaws,

Sadie West, aged II, OF Wheeling,
W. Va, tells .curious story of a
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-10-09
A Man of Experience.

A Man of Experience.
Rural Youth" What's them things
ealled?"
Dealer" These are bicycles"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-02
THE WAR SCARE
Secretary Blaine Continues to Observe
"A Discreet Silence

WASHINGTON, April The topic Of the
hour continues 90 DE the recall Of Baron
Fava, the Italian minister.
In his note 20 Secretary Blaine Baron
Fava informs the secretary that rs the
United States government had not given
assurances that the murdcrers OF the
Italian subjects, acquitted by American
magistrates, and while ia prison under
the immediate protection Of the authOri-
ties OF New Orleans. would be brought tu
Justice, the Italian government had found
Itself under The very painful necessity OF
showing openly It's dissatisfaction by re-
calling the minister Of his majesty King
Humbcrt, from a country whore the
Italian representative is unable 10 obtain
justice.
Baron Fava will leave for Italy ia a
short time, During his absence the icga-
tlou will be in charge Of the secretary Of
the legation, marquis imperial, but the
latter Will not have the authority Of a
minister He will have charge Of current
matters only.
The recall Of Baron Fava puts an end
20 any further direct communication
I between The representative Of Italy it
this country and Secretary Blaine. Here
after the state department will be Obliged
I to communicate directly with the Italian
/ government at Romet
No confirmation Of the report tha
eighteen American citizens have beer
arrested at Rome and held as hostage
! can be obtained at the state department
Assistant Secretary Adce said 10
! United Press reporter this afternoon tina
/ as far as he was advised Oniy two Amcri
can citizens had been arrested in ltall
within the last three months. One o
/ these had been released and the other wa
/ arrested some time prior 70 the New
/ Orleans affair.
Secretary Blaine had a long consulta
/ tlun with the president this evening OF
/ the new aspect OF the diplomatic ucgGtid'
| tiOns with Italy.
Those commenting on the surprising
/ events Of the day agree that 20 brcal
I away from this government Is not mcrcll
] an act Of discourtesy, but Of open hOstili
| ty. To have dOneit, pending the inyesu
| CATION and progress Of the law IN New
! Orleans, Is significant. II Is said % b,
| a disregard of the cOnyeutiOnalities ant
ethics Of modern diplomacy; indeed, II
l that light, this government now ha'
] logical reason for feeling aUrOnted az M
! lack OF fait in its assurances on the par
OF its hot-headed adversary.
/ 1t will probably turn out that thI
] Italian government has acted very hastill
IN this matter and has unnecessarily In
| volyed the two nations in a serious diff
Guilty. The state department has not ye
ceased the investigation into the lynch
ing, and II has not yet been fully develop
ed whether or not the men Killed WcT
Italian subj cts. The proper cours
would have been, # is said, for the que,
tion Of citizenship Of the men killed q
have been settled first aud then for som
sort Of arbitration. by this action o.
the part Of Italy, the United States ha
been cut of right In the middle OF the IN
vestipatiOn and II Is thought, treated u
any but a courteous manner.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-02
ROYAL DEADHEADs
Taking Advantage of Steamship Rivalry
to Turn an Honest Penny.


to Turn an Honest Penny.
LONDON, April The question asked
in parliament by Mr.. Labouchre relative
to rhe hire OF steamers between Great
Britain and the cont nent for the con-
yeyance Of distinguished persons has
brought out the interesting fact that no
charge Whatever Is made for such CON
yeyAnce, but that on the contrary, the
various steamship lines are eager rivals
for the honor Of conveying royal and
princciy pcrsonageS without any charge
whatever. IL Is said thatat least one Of
Queen Nicturia'S impecunious German
sons-in- law has turned n quiet penny by
favorinR certain line Of boats I'm his
journeys between England and the con-
tlnent, his arrangement or implied uu-
Outstanding with the company being that
he shall make himself and the princess as
conspicuous as possible during the yoy-
age, thus advertising the steamship lines
and attracting passengers, and that "a
special dOHceHr was cXactcd for the pres
cnce Of passengers In the saloon while
the prince and suite We're at meals. Al
any rate, whatever the truth in these re-
ports, certain IL is that The charges for
conveying royal and princcly pcrsonngcs
no longer appear I'm the estimates, and il
Is equally certain that they do not pay
their way themselves.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-02

The committee on streets and public
property reported favOrably on the petit
tion Of Il. A. Baatz, asking for the vaca-
tion Of certain alleys in Highland Park
addition. The report'was adopted.
The committee on tire, water and light
recommended that action relative TO the
purchase of an electric fire alarm system
be deferred, as the committee has not had
the time 10 properly investigate the diff
ferent systems. The report was adopted.
City Attorney Howard suggested that
the street commissioner be instructed 70
remove the bodies on Fifteenth street and
Douglas avenue and the bills for their re-
moval be paid by the city and then be
presented 10 the county commissioners.
The suggestion was adopted and the
street commissioner was Instructed ac-
cOrdingly.
A petition was presented by j. L.
Thatcher & Co., asking that their license
for the sale OF LIQUOR be transferred from
the Hughes Warner building TO the
Smith building. Referred 10 the license
committee with power 20 act.
City Assessor Clum presented com
munication recommending an amendment
TO the assessment ordinance I'm order u
simplify the preparation OF the assess
ment rolls. Referred TO the city attorney
aud judiciary committee.
City Assessor Cium asked permission tC
use the assessment rolls Tor the year 1880
The city clerk was instructed TO use hi
own discretion in the matter.
The final estimate for the improvement
oi Larrabee avenue was referred 10 tb'
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-02

NEw YORK, April G-Kicuau', agency
insists that Secretary John r.. Scar.-, just
returned from the Pacific coast arranged
negotiations while there 10 restore har-
nOuy among the rival sugar Interests of
California. ThcO. A. llaycmryer docs
not confirm or deny the above. II do not
believe that territory has been arranged. '
hc said, but / cannot say what SrarIo-
did iu Sau Francisco SomIcs will not
admit the story is true.
New YORK, April The dispatch
printed today from san Francisco stating
that ThcO. liuvcmrycr had made au ar.
raugcmcut with Claus Sprrrkcl- whereby
all competition between thp iattrr'- COM
pany and The trust would cease caused a.
sharp advance in the price of sugar stock.
The officers OF the trust. huUcyas, deny
the statement and say Chat ID anything
has been done b. b. o private matter Doe.
tween llavcmcycr elder and ~prnckal-
and has nothing To- do with American
companies.
PHHABEfPHA. April &c. a. SprrcErl,
said today that there was uU foundation
for the reported agreement between his
father aud the sugar trust. llp added
that his father would never mak- 70 deal
and that the refinery here would cDutIuu,
TO bc operated as an independent concern.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-02
STRUNG TO THEYARD-ARM
Inhuman Treatment of Sailors
on Board a Russia Man
of War
Two of the Ship Minin's Crew
Swim Ashore But Are
Recaptured
Barbarous Practices that Were
Not Allowed by the
Jamaica Authorities

New York, April General Leman,
who has just returned from Kingston,
Jamaica, tells a story which up to now
has been kept from the public. Among
the numerous war vessels In Kingston
harbor during the festivities attending
the industrial exhibition was the Russian
man-of-war Minin,
One dark night, while nearly all her
officers were at a ball, two of her crew
went over the side Of the vessel and swan
ashore. OF course the men were missed
next morning and the captain OF the
ship sent marines ashore to capture the
deserters. BY leagucing with the Kings
ton police the marines located the de-
serters in an Old negroes hut, amiie away
from town. They were taken without
any trouble and returned 10 the ship.
Then the captain, rcsplendent Ia his
official braid and uniform, went ashore
and asked permission Of the British an
thOriueS To hang two dcscrtcrs from the
yard arm of his vessel in Kingston har-
bOr. tie said hr wished TO do IL as an eX-
ample 30 his other men. and intimatcd
that the captains Of the other foreign
Vessels IN lht hdibOf would not object 10
such proceedings.
OF course the authorities would not
listen TO the Russians proposition and
gave him a hint that il the men were
hanged while in British waters the cap
tain undoubtedly would meet his death
! the same way in the yard of the Jail.
The Russian captain returned TO his
ship and gave orders TO weigh the anchor
aud in am hour the Minin was well out "a
sea. What follows the gentleman says
was told him by one Of the officers:
When the MiHiH was exactly three
] miles ont, the captain had both men. who
were ia irons brought 10 the deck before
/ the rest OF the crew, and he read a
! lengthy manuscript detailing the gravity
Of the crime Of dc.crtiOu.
Both men were then told 10 confess that
they were guilty. They did so and the
captain pronounced sentence
The man who went over the side first
was strung up TO the yard arm, while his
companion vas kcci-hauied. The latter
was kept under watGr 50 long that the
ships surgeon Lad difficulty In restoring
him to consciousness. The business be
ing dispa tchcd, the Minin returned TO
Kingston and the captain and offers
took part the same evening In the enter
tainmCut.