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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05

Superintendent Forbush of the gypsy
poth commission says that band Of
burlap tied about the trees has proved
an efficient trap for the gypsy moth, and
that as many other species Of insects in
furious to trees were also found in these
traps he urges farmers to apply them
generally. Among the insects caught
were many borers, and the application of
this simple trap will be further effica-
pious in preventing the spread of the
borers. The trap consists simply of a
piece Of burlap few inches wide tied
about the tree, the bark having been
6rst scraped so as to furnish a smooth
place to tie it on the tree.
The upper part of the burlap is then
loosely turned over the string, and all
those insects which crawl up the trunks
of trees to secrete themselves in the
loose bark or other hiding places will be
found in the burlap if it is put on at the
right time. 1t must be applied at the
season when insects are ascending. The
trap should be looked after every few
days.-Grange Homes.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05

Fuses about taxes don't always pay
truth that is as forcible on the Maine
side of the border as in Canada. 1t is
Illustrated by the experience Of Cana
dian farmer whose land, mostly in one
parish, extended a little within the
bounds of another parish-St. Ours-in
which he was subjected to a tax of al
cents. He refused to pay, and suit en-
med. He won at first, but an appeal was
taken, with the result that after a long
light the case was decided against him,
and he had not only the tax to pay with
interest, but 81 200 in costs and expenses
besides, taking his whole farm. Heprob-
ably will have one satisfaction from the
mit--he will not have any more taxes to
pay.-Lewiston Journal.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05
A GIRLS SELF SACRIF ICE.
She Was n Spoiled Child" but She Sur
prised the Whole Family.


prised the Whole Family.
There is sweet girl I know who is a
bit self willed. She is the youngest of
four sisters, and-oh, speak it lows a
bit spoiled, though she doesn't think so,
but what spoiled child ever does? Well,
Der eyes had been troubling her for q
long time, but no amount of persuasion
on the part of the family could induce
her to see an oculist. She is young and
pretty and could not bear to think of
putting on the "horrid things" The
family all thought her a bit frivolous
and grew quite impatient over the af-
fair, but that dear child proved herself a
heroine In a way and went up several
pegs in the estimation of the family.
Supplied with her monthly allowance,
she went shopping with list long
enough to swallow up all her shekels.
There was a new gown, hat and gloves
and innumerable accessories to be
bought; 30, after informing the family
Of her departure and dropping out a
hint that she might perhaps stop at the
oculist's, she urged one of the sisters to
go with her and sailed forth. They
wendell their way to the oculist's first
Of all, hoping the while that there was
nothing serious the matter. But the
ocuhst looked grave and gave so many
tests that the girls began to doubt that
wishing made any difference, and when
he announced grave disorder In the
sight Of the pretty blue eyes and that
~ ohanlnfalxr NkoA Il
should wear glasses constantly their last
hopes fed, and the girls fell to discussing
The advisability Of eyeglasses or specta-
cles and finally decided upon the latter
as much more sensible, since they were
to be worn constantly.
After being fitted and paying the bill
that spoiled child" tore up her shop
ping list, with the remark, tits no use;
papa cannot let me have any more money
Just now, you know, 30 I'll have to go
without those things" So away went
the principal part Of the list-the new
gown an impossible luxury, and only
few necessary articles being purchased.
Maybe wasn't proud of Dolly, and
maybe the whole family-father, mother
and all-weren't proud of her self sacri-
Gee and didn't think her brave, sensi-
Bile girl and weren't little bit surprised
that she had spirit enough to do It'll
Well, only said, "maybe they
weren't" So they were, and, do you
know, think she will turn out sweet,
sensible woman yet, in spite of the fact
that she has always been the family pet
and had her own way pretty much all
her hfe.-Buffalo News.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05
The Flight of Birds.

Birds flying from South America IN the
spring generally pass over water for a con-
siderable portion of the way, crossing the
Caribbean sea and then flying along the
coast for some distance. These must en-
counter storms, Of course, and undoubtedly
many are annually lost. Another danger
is the lighthouses along the coast. In foggy
weather thousands are dashed to death
against the glass and are found underneath
the following day. As we well know, the
homing instinct is strong in birds, insects,
and many of the Lowell animals. The bee
flying far in search Of honey, takes bee
line" for the hive at twilight. and the
homing pigeon meets with no difficulty In
finding his way home.-Mrs. j. B. South
worth in Albany Journal.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05
The Most Wonderful Death In History.

The death of ZENITH, the half mythical
king Of Scotland, WIS one OF the most re-
markable in all history-that is, If it can
consistently be called an historical fact.
According to the story, ZENITH had killed
a son and brother of the warlike Fennella.
She, for revenge, caused Wiltus, the most
ingenious artist of the time, to fashion an
automatic death dealing machine-a won
derful statue filed with hidden springs,
levers, etc. When finished and set up, this
"brazen image" was an admirable work of
art. In its right hand it held a basin and
In the left an apple Of pure gold, both set
with diamonds and other precious stones.
To touch this apple was to defy death, it
being so arranged that any one guilty of
such vandalism would be Immediately rid
died by poisoned arrows shot from loop
holes in the body Of the statue. ZENITH
was invited to come and inspect the won
der, and kinglike, and just as Fennella had
hoped, he tried to pluck the precious imita-
ton fruit. The moment his hand touched
the incrusted jewel he was filed with poi
soned arrows, dying where he fell.-Ex-
change.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05

And yet, as the world knows, Kirby
Smith was hard fighter. He comes Of
family of fighters. He was born in st.
Augustine and graduated from West
Point in 1S45. In the Mexican war he
earned two brevets for signal gallantry
at Cerro Cordo and Contreras. He served
In several campaigns against the Indians
and was wounded by the Comanches in
Texas in 1859. He was tenderly nursed
by lady whom he afterward married.
He became a major of the United States
army in January, 1861, but resigned in
April, when the state of Florida seeded.
He received his commission as lieutenant
colonel of cavalry in the Confederate
army, became brigadier general June II,
1861, major general Oct. Ii, 1861, lieu
tenant general Oct. 8, 1862, and general
Feb. 10, 1884. He was severely wounded
at the battle of Bull Run, mimic ball
passing entirely through his body below
the shoulders. He served with distinc-
ton throughout the war, especially in
his Red river campaign, when he was
opposed to the Union general, Nathaniel
p. Banks.
When hostilities ceased, General Smith
retired to private life, from which he was
called to take the presidency of the At
lantic and Pacific Telegraph company in
1866. He gave up this position in 1868,
and in 1870 accepted the chancellorship
of the University of Nashville, from
which he retired. in 1875, since which
time he has been professor of mathemat-
les in the University of the South at
Sewanee.
Here, il the veteran general carries
out his present plans, he will pass the re-
mainder of his days General Smith was
a great admirer of Beauregard and re-
CARDS him as one Of the greatest civil en-
gineers the world has ever produced.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05

II is stated that DIR. Meyer of Berlin has
discovered process by means Of which al
minimum can be produced at twopence per
pound. In 1928 the price was 81 600 per
pound. The price today is shillings per
pound. Here we have vast possibilities
opened to us. There Is said to be 10 times
more aluminium in the world than there Is
Of iron, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, gold and
silver combined. IL is stronger than iron
and more malleable than copper, as hard as
silver and one-fourth the weight, as white
az polished steel and is unaffected by the
mosphere.-Amateur Photographer.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05


lawyer and is said TO be admirably
equipped for the duties Of the high judi
cial position to which he has been called.
His father was judge of the court of
common pleas in Venango county, Pa,
when Mr.. Thompson was born there in
1887 and was elected to the supreme
bench in 1858, where he served for 10
years, the last six as chief justice.
The family removed to Philadelphia
Immediately upon the election of the
father to the supreme court, and there
the son, who had already graduated at
the Erie academy and made himself pro-
fcient In several modern languages, took
q partial course at the University Of
Pennsylvania and entered upon the study
of the law. He was admitted to practice
In 1851. While the father was making
an argument before the supreme court in
1874 he was suddenly stricken down and
died before his son, who was in another
part Of the building, could reach him.
The new associate justice has always
been an active Democrat and is presi-
dent Of the Young Mems Democratic as
ISOLATION of Philadelphia. The only pub
lie Office he has ever held is the unsala-
ried one Of commissioner of Paramount
park, to which he was appointed in 1887.
He Is a director Of the Philadelphia and
Erie Railway company and was one of
the visiting statesmen" who went TO
Florida in the interest Of Mr.. Tilden in
1877
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05

Emperor William has, much to the dis
gust Of his subjects, inaugurated the
practice of having all the game killed at
the imperial shooting parties sold for the
highest possible price. Hitherto it has
been customary for such of the game as
was not required for the royal household
or for presents to be given to charitable
institutions.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05

Ibid Mr.. Cumso seem annoyed at your
calling with his bill" asked Mr.. Gaskett
Of his new collector.
mo, SIR" replied the young man. "On
the contrary, he asked me to call again.
Harper's Bazaar.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05
LAST CONFEDERATE GENERAL.
Edmund Kirby Smith In the Role OF a Pro-
lessor Of Mathematics.

fessor Of Mathematics.
OF the seven full generals who fought
on the Confederate side during the "late
unpleasantness," but one survives, Gen
eral Edmund Kirby Smith, and his pres
ent duties are cast in lines not even re-
motley suggestive of the din of war, for
the old warhorse is now a college pre-
fessor. He ably fills the chair of mathe-
mates in the University of the South at
Sewanee, Tenn. General Smith is per-
haps the only man living, certainly the
only ex-officer, who participated in every
battle of the Mexican war. Although 20
years Of age, he is well preserved, and his
flowing white beard and long hair give
him a patriarchal appearance which is
decidedly the reverse of military.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05

pre- m o court
bench caused by
the resignation of
Chief Justice
Paxson, has been
a prom i n 9 n t
member of the
Philadelphia bar
for more than 30
years. His prac-
tice has been
largely in impor-
tant corporation
cases, but he is
considered an ex-
cellent all round
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05
His Opinion of Girls.

Teacher-Spell heroine.
Little Boy-H-e-r-o-i-n-e.
Correct. What does il meanr
IL forget"
eff o little girl should do something
Aeroic, what would you call herr
"a freak. Good News
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05
Pennsylvania NEW JUDGE.

Samuel G. Thompson Is an Active Demo-
crat and an Experienced Lawyer.
Samuel Cuisine Thompson, recently
appointed by Governor Pattison to fill
the vacancy ON the Pennsylvania SUI
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-05
A..,raIia nraus tho Linz.

Australia Draws the Line.
The Australian and New Zealand coli
pnies are taking steps to prohibit the inn
migration of Jewish paupers.
The evening world., 1893-12-08

a cab that was drawn UP. at the deor.
and lady, in thick veil oeckoned Nun
to approach. ~ ,.u .,..svy.. n.
asked in a To- low, unsteady voice.
Capt. Kay. ma'am? He's on DUG
Then what time is he gcing?"
aware. I've got no horders to pack 10
"But he's under sailing orders to isase
"oh. no, my lady; the First Battalion
"Are you very certainT
Indeed and ! ham, my lay ..McS
'Wil you tell the cabman to drive
back" the lady said, and her voice
was unimpassioned and very feeble,
shall / tell the Captain your name
She hesitated a moment. but decided
there was no necessity to do 30. 9nd
when ,he lady dropped a coin into into Ri ~.
fingers trembled violently, SO much that
she could hardly hold her purse. BE
quick, cabman," she said, and they drove
When Lulu lounged laIlly,, yaynins.
into the messroom at luncheon also on
that eyentful morning. a sudden silence
greeted his entrance. and 2 visible Con-
straint fell upon the three or four men
Il say, Chichester. suppose you play
me game OF billiards after lunch. ehF
Kay looked around the table and
added: What's up with you fellowaf
You do look sour
Al that momsnt young Mt, Lsisn
and called to Jthe mess-waiter with
heavy tongue to bring him the devil Of
When CAPT. Kay saw Mr.. Leigh in
this conditsbn he understood his brother
officers silence, SO turning on his heel
he whisued an afr and LEFT the room.
captain: Lieutenant T. Chichester, vice
Captain Clement Kay. who resigns hi9
commission )-Strand Magazine
The evening world., 1893-12-08

She's not your sort She'll talk and
"And why won't l care about her II
she does all thatY''
my good fellow, we all know you,''
| and taking his friend confdentially by
the arm he said. Importantly: she won't
kiss you. She's perfect iceberg; you
don't believe me-try for yourself. I've
known her ever since she's been out.
Ask anybody, you'll hear the same thing
charmin'; but, repeat, an iceberg" and
Leigh shrugged his shoulders.
What do you bet" said Kay. that
transform the iceberg into a volcano be-
fore the evening Is overT'
Wouldn't bet-can't on Il certainty; II
'ud be robbin' you." Leigh answered.
laughing.
Leave that to me. Do you take my
betg'
81 lay you 300 to 1 you don't get her
to kiss you"
Done with you-that she kisses me to-
night" 49,. -, to,
'Of her own free will. You know the
81 fA the house. house. At O'clock you be behind
the curtain that leads into the music
room They are not using 1t tonight -
Leigh's shouts of laughter almost
drowned the last words. Now intro
duce me-"
Miss Betty Dormer. may / introduce
Capt. Kay to your
Miss Dormer Inclined her head and
said How do you do?''
Kay looked into. her eyes intently.
MAY j have a dancer
She handed him the programme OF the
dances. He took this as a signal OF
| trust, and proceeded to write hts name
against several of the dances. He was
at the programme. but babe him hand
| IL on 10 Mr.. Leigh"
you will forget" he demonstrated
The evening world., 1893-12-08

so that she staggered against the bench.
you have no heart-you are cold! They
are right to say you were made OF Ice.
Because l have not waited a fortnight
and run after you before all the world
you tell me my love for you is an insult.
] love you, j say, and because your
friends don't see me counting you you
refuse to listen. ! beg you for dying
service, perhaps, and you answer that
you hear footsteps. that some one might
see us-and you call yourself n woman!'
She was moyed-the ice had melted.
and the naughty Miss Dormer's eyes
glowed with an unusual light, Il radi-
ance that betrayed her good woman s
heart was touched-that his tempestuous
pleading had awakened something
quest, and throw her pretty arms around
him.
Her lips met his in long. passionate
kiss! He held her close to him until,
with a sobbing, shuddering sigh she
disengaged herself
through sufficient ballroom campaigns
he could take in one evening without
getting to that happy borderland be-
tween waking and dreaming, which he
very technically called being Sideways
on" After his sixth supper he became
garrulous, and brother officer put him
gently into his trap and drove him
home,
II say, old chappie--I must drink to
drown my shorrow-frigh'fuily down on
my luck-jush Josh a clear $500 to that
devil, Kay. Careless chap, Kay" And
out meandered the whole story OF the
bet, with a detailed and graphic account
of what Leigh had heard while waiting
behind the curtained door that led into
the glass-covered terrace.
The unfortunate youth awoke next
morning. quite unconscious OF the effect
his story had produced IN the smok-
lng-room on the previous night, where
he had found two or three, fellows sim
smoking on his return, and had. at his
friend Chichester's request repeated
everything. with full particulars as to
name and place.
the bell hurried Capt, Rays servant to
The evening world., 1893-12-08

Rc'ty off; she rose slowly. much disin-
clined to acknowledge his claim. As
she walked ieisurely along the passage
on her partners arm she glanced back
with iitllc regretful grimace that be:
witched Ray, who followed them, and
a low Curse the fellow!" escaped him.
All! at last here she was,
"Why have you been 40 long with that
idiot? ! do believe you were going to
prolong my agony and were going In to
supper with him"
She nodded assent.
" Don't he fretful." she said, smiling.
you shall have, your reward"
Willingly he mistook her meaning.
Then come with me-" Leaving the
crowd to struggle down TO supper. they
went through the hail and the boudoir
to the alass-covered terrace that ran
y" And now, Miss Dormer. for my re-
ward"
Her changed manner annoyed him, for
he calculated that at this rate i would
take more than fifteen minutes to reach
the climax, and by that time Leigh
would be triumphant behind the curtain;
I'VE could have chatted quite as well
upstairs It Is cold and uncanhy here l
hate statues"
=" Who wants TO chat, Betty want
my " reward" he urged; , ,,s o,,,o vorr
own fault II Il IL not In a cosier place.
don't like II. Take me back
Not until you have fulfilled your
"What2'I have made no promise"
"a moment ago you spoke OF my re-
ward. You are ficklc like the rest: ono
moment you are human. the next mo-
ment you repent. Why do you torture
me? What have I done to you that you
should treat me So?
She rose quickly, but following her he
seized both her hands In his. hercely.
81 want II kiss" he murmured.
"You are mad" Her voice trembled
with tho struggle to free herself from
his grasp,
why did you allow me to talk to you
so n my sudden love for YOU hadn't
awakened some feeling In your
The minutes were scampering towards
The evening world., 1893-12-08

the decisive hour. His pleading was use
less: alive to the futileness of his efforts
10 break through her conventional man
and CROPPED around wildly In his mind
for some strategy. some lie to coax her
with. The girl troubled him; he felt her
worth and cursed Ids fate that she was
not made of the ordinary ball room
stun.
"Lovew she scoffied. Two hours ago
we had never met, and now-and-now,"
a groan escaped him and a long.
weary sigh. Have We soldiers time for
long wooing? Here to-day and gone to-
pressed in hoarse, trembling tones, called
forth a CLEAN of pity in her lovely eyes
He recognized the effect OF his words.
and IA footstep. in the empty room adj
joining reused him into action. At last
he collected his wits and had his plausi-
BILE lie, Chilly. in low. gasping sentences.
he spoke TO her:
Sn@ Gr sans 9Fds sns
dsred 'e to the front and If w9rss no Of the
climate is as bad for an enemy as the
you. am a poor man. 4 soldiers
pittance IL al | have. but ] love you.
and the hought OF you will help me
to live a. a man should live to be worthy
listen to me. ask so little-a kiss
a token That ! may come, back when, l
nave my majority ana ASK you 10 take
ming your love? Say yes: give me a
glimmer OF hope-be charitable: yes, |
know You are proud, reserved. a perfect
mind and "A perfect soul-that makes me
love you more a thousand times. What
can II harm you TO kiss me and say
God bless you? Once out there and
my life Is not worth an hours purchase"
Hush! II amy one were 10 see you
here holding my hands! Let MS go
back. Collect yourself. You will re-
eret all your words. You are impetu-
GUS fanciful-hush! ] hear footsteps"
Instinctively Kay felt that Ave minutes
was all he had. Desperately and in
sober earnest he flung her hands away
The evening world., 1893-12-08
CAPT. KAY'S WAGER.
His Career IN the Arney Forfeited for
a Kiss.

going to drive over some time after TO-
II you like I'll give you mt
"Well. / don't feel much like dancing
You'll feel all right when you get
there"
VERY well, I'll be ready at 10 o'clock
sharp"
Miss Betty Dormer Is In form to-
night. She looks splendid. I've never
known a girl that changes so much.
met her last night and she looked POSI-
lively ugly"
what! The girl in yenow? Curious
looking;I shouldn't call her ugly by any
means-looks elegant--pretty stiff"
"Stiff. No. can't say that She's go'
plenty TO say for herself l call her very
amusing. and she dances'-here the youna
fellow raised his voice and eyes to add
meaning 10 his words-"like an angel
"Halloa, Leigh"
Nonsense. halloa! Nothing of the
sort. Come upstairs; I'll introduce you
l warn you, though, you wont care
much about her"
"And why not2''
The evening world., 1893-12-08

"Tramp. tramp, tramp" and a heavy
pair Dr. 9bots comes down the stone steps
Of the 9ificers' quarters at Silverbridse.
A kick' at the door rouses Capt. Kay
from MP perusal OF writ just served,
Il aay. Lulu are you going to the ball
tonight"
Gene in. come in; don't stand shout
ing outside Eaok at my new portieres,"
couple OF Clumber spaniels herald
Leigh. the youngest subaltern of the
-7th Foot.
lie looks cautiously round the door
and laughs lust lily at the decoration OF
writs and sumnonses with which Lulu
mas just panelled his door.
II say. Lu. ypu do have good IDEAS
Thats the most sportin' decoration I've
seen for long time,
ITS all very veil. Leigh. to laugh at
H. You're a rich fellow; you've got rich
relations to fall back upon, but I'm
aeuced hard pressed. II don't find some
SOP for my creditors shall have to cut
The service. I'm, awfuliy down on my
luck about It,"
What about the ball tonight? I'm