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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11

1t pleased Lilith Ayleswood to imagine
herself +" a butterfly; in reality she was n
very commonplace sort of fly, who buzzed
about good deal, now and then stung n
little, and was somewhat tiresome whether
she buZzed or slung.
But in her own opinion she was "but-
terhy,7 fitting about among the perfumes
and pleasures of life, careless of the NOR
row. She liked TO think that women of the
more serious sort despised her; it made her
feel so f minnie. The circumstances of her
life occasionally threw her into company
with busy women, vigorous girl journalists,
or enthusiastic young art stadents, and
these she would almost beg TO crafty her
with little contempt. I'm such friv-
Olous, trifing little thing" she would say,
g I'm sure you must despise me-" She was
quite annoyed when she was met by a
courteous Not at all" or a disconcerting
NhY?"
AT last, one Sunday at church the clergy
man had such an unfortunately penetrat-
ing voice that all her pleasant planning of
new frccks was dispersed. There is no time
on earth SO suitable to the planning Of new
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
Where He Learnt to Shoot.
rCasseIps JournaLl

lCdsseWs Journal
One Of the latest anecdotes of the French
ex-President relates to rather amusing
experience of the war of 70. NJ Casimir-
Perer was in command of company of
Mobiles at the action of Bagneux, where he
recognized young peasant who came from
a village adjoining his estate distinguishing
himself by his coolness and excellent shoot.
ing Accordingly he accosted him.
"Well done, my lad You shall have a
medal for this. But tell me-where did you
learn to shoot so straight?"
The young private was greatly taken abaclz,
but at last managed 10 s.ammer out:
"Well, Captain, if the truth must be told,
il was the hares on your estate!n
The Captain was ss coed as his word. He
forgot the hares, but remembered the Prus-
slams.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11

her friends outside, and passed on, studying
the windows. One in an upper story had
clean. white, starched curtains. That seemed
promising So Llith mounted the rickety,
evil-Smelling wooden steps that led to the
door corresponding TO it, and knocked.
A thin voice called "Come in" and she
entered. The room was faultlessly clean,
and severely tidy. A figured table-cloth on
the table should have shown the occupants
to be people of some social standing among
their neighbors, had L;lith only known.
One or two severe, almost abusive texts,
hung round the wall" Cease to Do Evil"
" How Long Wilt Thou Be Drunken?" (the
latter with the last word emphasized in
scaTlet), encouraged her TO proceed with her
mission. She turned her gaze toward the
two occupants of the room-a small, dull
faced girl in her teens, and crippled child,
who cowed in chair by the fire, muttering
to herself
'Are you come about washin'? ?" the girl
asked, seeing that Lilith appeared somewhat
at loss. Her tone suggested courteous
desire to set the visitor at her ease, rather
than any impatieDce 10 know her business.
No, my dear child" began Lilith, Z" have
not come about washing; ut least not ex-
actly." Memories of early evangelical train
ing suggested that she ought 10 drag III
metaphor, but she didn't know how to begin.
Then what are yer come for?n
Il came to talk TO you about your soul,
my dear"
"What do you know about souls? You
amt preacher"
Il am not preacher, my dear, / know. 1
am only very Ignorant young girl. but |
may be able to be of use to you" Lilith
began to feel quite fluent. Let us talk to-
gether little and see if 1 can help you, and
l shouldn't wonder if you could help me-"
"You amt SO very young" said the child,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
The Salaries and Incomes of Rulers.
Harper's Young People.l

There is certainly one very nice feature
about being potentate, and that is the IN
come that comes 10 the occupant of lofty
place. Besides having all his w6uts at
tended to, and large number of palaces
always 4; hi- disposal, the Emperor Of Ruqs,a
is said 10 receive s25,900 day; the Sn!.sa
OF TnrSey receives $4,000 day; the Er,-
peFor Of Austria rejaices in $4,000 day !;
Emperor William has To get along On 90 G0D
from breakfast to bedtime; Queen Victoria
has S25 G0u TO spend every week, AID the
President of the United States receives
.rifie nEaer 81 coo a week, but good deal
Of free advertising goes with the Office.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
A SoIicitous Woman.

"No, Henry, have no objection to your
going to the lodge, brit don't you think the
Cruelty 10 Animals Society would object to
feeding that pbor guat on whisky and to-
bacco?o
Henry bushes. and says he will call the
attention of the Most Worshipiul PuisSant
Regent to the matter at the first convenient
opportunity. ''j
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
The Last BattIe Fought in England.

The Dean Of York, preaching at Severity,
near Bridlngt0n, and enlargingon the bless
ings Of peace mentioned that no Battle had
been fought IN England for the last 200 years.
The statement is accurate enough, ii England
ne taken ias perhaps it should strictly he
taken for the country south Of the Tweed.
The last battle fought in England was Sedge-
moor, on July q, 1Gs5. But, Of course, if we
take SEQ land into the calculation, there WIS
the battle Of Culloden Moor, vi hich was fought
on Apri l6, l746. That was not so lar DIS
tant from oar own time, Tor Sir Walter Scott
tells in his introduction 10 "Wayery" that
he was acquainted with many OF the old
warriors Of 17z5, who were, like most vet
Grams. easily induced 10 fight their battles
over again for the benefit Of a willing
listener like myself"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
"OF WHAT ARE MISSES MADE, WON
DER?n
L. J. TRUssELL, NATIONAL MILITARY HOME, LEAv-
EEwoRTH, KAN.


When on Wauhatchie's sanguine field
The Union army met the gray,
Each host with ardor pressing on
In battles grand and stern array,
A young Lieutenant mid the blue,
Fell, with n bullet in his brain.
His father. leading his brigade,
Dismounted; bending with dull pain,
Kissed. with his quivering lips, his childi
Bent, for a moment, DER his form;
Then mounted. but to ride away,
And lead his men through leaden storm.
Wrought to madness by bereavement,
Bold, ms with presciiiving gifted,
Like fierce, avenging angel
Rode lie, with his sword uplifted.
One thought alone now nerved his arm,
To crush the spirit OF that power
Which drove away the dove Of peace,
And brought 10 US the woes of war.
m
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
His Double Aim.

IlfTUWIttI tUFtsIIIWIIUHI
You killed two men yesterday, Major"
"Pm sorry for it; l only aimed at one (;
but the fact is, I've been full ever since the
war, and constantly see double"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
He Had One.

Ethel-Have you got any very expensive
tastes, Charlie?
Charlie-Well, don't know; Pm very
fond of you.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11

a day Of rest by sleeping in The warm Spring
sunlight, with gorgeous abandonment to the
delight Of leisure, their backs straight up
against the wall, their legs stretched full
length across the path. Liliih had TO step
eingerly over pair or two on her way down
the alley. One unshayen giant lazily opened
a corner of one eye as she passed IN. Ia
her character Of benevolent angel, she said,
politely, / hope / don't disturb you," but
it was obvious she did not disturb him 10
the least He just shut the corner of his eye
again, and took no account Of her whatever
She had just sufficient tact 10 avoid tie
houses where the hostess, with bare arms
laid on the window-sill, was entertaining
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11

To sase Members OF the Hath NJ n Cav
w ANTED-The address of members OF 90: IL Oh
w n. Y. Cav. y. IA. jackson, Collinsyu ule, IeA
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
WANTED-ADDRESSEs.

VxTANTED-The addresses OF comrades OF George
w Nj. GOtt, who served I'm Co. ID, 18th Mo. Vol In
tantry. Any one who served with him and remem-
bers the circumstances connected with his sickness
while in the service. help very deserving widow
by sending his address 70 Anna Gott, 3S9 Palmyra
ave, Hannibal Mo-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11

Bell-Was George very much cast down
after he spoke TO your father?
Nell-Yes; three flights OF stairs.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11

F. T. Townsend writes that in Clay Town
ship, Iowa, at the breaking out of the war
there were 615 people, and before the war
closed 81 of them, or One-sxtl, went into
the Union army; a pretty coed record for
patriotism from one section. At present
there are but seven old soldiers living there.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11
Rich Red Blood

"1n view of the benefit have had from
Hoods Sarsapariils wish to give the fol-
lowing testimonial. i have several times
been badly
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25

Our summer visitors will soon
be here again. Soon the NOR
favored beaches and grassy PENN =
sulas will be dotted, here ana there
with the tents of camping parties
from adjacent cities. Will they
find any evidence, on our part, to
convince them that they axe Wei
come? Have we cleared mp any O..
our numerous camping grounds; al
ranged any tennis courts, or croqne
grounds? Have we erected Il singh
rustic bench, or done anything to
make them believe that we want
them to visit us? No, they will
find no outward demonstration of
welcome on our part, and will have
to look to unchanged nature for
their welcome. This is not right.
The numerous camping par.ies-
which visit our islands every yea:
leave a no incOnsiderable amour.
of money in the county, and in TIL
near future this is destined to be a
source of large revenue, and "
should Offer some inducements t,
summer visitors.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25

The only sure way Of reaching Seattle
the same day OF starting is to travel On
the mail steamer, Lydia Thompson
By this quite there is no transferring
and "missing the other boat at Anacor-
tes.n Returning you can leave Seattle
in the morning by the Thompson, and
reach Friday H"rbor in time for dinner.
The Thompson is the most comfortable
passenger boat that ever was run Oh the
Friday Harbor and Seattle route. You
will avoid disappointrnents and the
veXatous, trials and fluctuations incl
dent to transfers, by travelling and
shipping by the Thompson. Passengers
may leave Friday Harbor b. this route
at . O'Clock in the afternoon and reach
Seattle by 9:30 o'clock the same evening.
The Best and safest is always the
cheapest.
THOMPSON BROS, Props.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25
CARING FOR SEED CORN.
One of the Most Important Tasks tht
Earmcr Has to Perform.

One of the Most Important Tasks the
armcr Has to Perform.
The Importance of having good,
strong seed corn is not fully realized
by many of our farmers. Many seem
to think if it will only grow that it is
all that is necessary And Of course it
must grow to amount to anything, but
to do its best it must not simply grow,
but it must grow vigorously, throw
out good strong roots and blades
To get seed corn of the right kind
depends upon two things, the selection
and the care it has after it is selected.
In regard to the best time to save
the seed corn there is a difference of
practice among good farmers. Some
go into the field and pick the largest
and best looking ears as soon as the
corn is ripe. Others prefer to leave
the selecting of the seed till they are
huslling. Each plan has it's advan-
'tages. Those who pick from the field
can select the earliest ripening ears,
and in that way, it is claimed, the corn
will come to ripen earlier each year.
But those who select while husking
have a much better opportunity
to select the most perfect ears,
unless the one picking from
the field picks large quantity and
then selects, and that makes very
very much more work than to select
while hus.:ing. But whichever way it
is selected it must be done before we
have hard freezing. Aud after it is
selected those who would have the
best and strongest seed must do one
OF two things: Either dry it thoroughly
before freezing weather, or put it
where it won't freeze. You mind I
say dry thoroughly. Now. it will not
do to depend upon the atmosphere to
do the drying. Some of our very dry
falls 1t will do, but it is not safe to
depend upon it, SO that some kind of
artificial drying must be done. It
doesn't make much difference what
the method of drying is only SO it is
thorough. Not only the kernels OF the
corn must be dried, but the cob must
have the moisture all taken ont OF it.
Experiments have been made with
seed corn that had been l1iln-dried,
partially dried and not dried at all.
They were all planted at the same
time, in the same kind of soil. All
came up, but at the end of three weeks
the kili-dried was twice as large as
that not dried at all, and a good deal
larger than that partially dried And
1t kept ahead al, the way through
Another advantage of lSiln-drying is.
the corn will not ret in the ground.
even though the weather is wet
and cold after planting. This one
item of insurance against loss bv
rotting seed will more than pay all the
cost OF kiln-drying. / have said above
that the seed must be dried or kept
from freezing. know some very sue
ccssful farmers who always put their
seed corn in the cellar bel anv
severe freez ng weather comes. And
where one has plenty of cellar room
this is an excellent and safe plan. T.,
the drying, one is not always sure
when 1t is dry enough to be safe. but
IN the cellar it is safe anyway.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25

Cuba's grievance against Spain il.
not unlike that of the American.
colonies, against Great Britain, on
of which grew the revolution an,
the ultimate independence, SO deai
to Americans. But that indepen
dance could never have been real
lied but for the intervention an;.
aid of France.
The British government d,
manded that the colonies supper
the British soldiers which wer,
foisted upon them-The SPANS h
government has for years compelled
the poems of Cuba to support a large
army, of soldiers, to keep themsel-
yes in subjugation to. the Spanish
government, and at the same time
pay more exhorbant tribute to Spain
than England ever demanded OF
any of her colonies.
All that is necessary to obtain
and maintain the Independence oil
Cuba is for our government to say
to Spain Hands off, Cuba's
commercial relations are closely
allied to those of the United States
and the consumers in this country
are as surely paying the tribute t.
the Spaniards as though the Span
ish government levied direct tax
ON our citizens.
Our government has too long
been deaf to the appeals of the
confiding Cubans; too long tolerated
the abnormal demands of Spain
toward country which is "of, f)r'
and should be a part of the Union
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25

STAMPING PATTERNS FREE-Aii OF
orr readers should send to the Publish
ers of The HOME, 14l Milk ST., Boston,
Mass, and get a set of their beautiful
Stamping Patterns. They can be used
for embroidery outlining or painting.
or painting. All desirable and good SIZE;
some Sxl0, others 5X8 inches. There
are ninety one (9l) different patterns
and two alphabets, one large forget
me-not pattern. With this outfit the
publishers send THE HOME, l6-page
paper containing Stories, Fashions, ETC.,
for months, and only ask for 10 cents
to cover cost of postage on patterns and
paper. Our illustrated Premium List
sent free to any address.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25
ABOUT THE FAIR SEX.

BITTER Roof has been chosen as the
state flower of Montana.
CATHERINE DE MEDICI paid about So
for pair of gloves.
NINE DE POMPADOUR once paid $1.25
for an ounce of rouge.
OAKLAND, Cal, has fashionable
young ladies' natatorial club.
THE state of New York contains
fifty thousand more women than men.
WOMEN are now on an average two
inches taller than they were twenty or
thirty years ago.
JOHN BURNS, the English labor leader,
says he has not Uncovered the famed
beauty of the American women.
Miss ESTHER PALLIsER, the we'll
known English opera and concert sing
ar, is about to make her debut as an
actress
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25
SUMMONS.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON. for San
Juan County.
The Northern Counties Investment Trust
Limited, "a corporation, plaintiff.
VS..
Benjamin +. Westfall, ct al, Defendant.
The State of Washington to the said
Benjamin f. Westfall, Louisa A. WestfalI.
James Ajax and Mary Doe Ajax, Charles
Bother and his wife, whose christian name
is unknown to plaintiff Defendants: You
are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty coy days after the completion of
the service of this Summons upon Won.
exclusive of the date of said completion
six weeks after date of first publication
OF this Summons) and defend the above
entitled action in the Court aforesaid. and
answer the complaint of Plaintiff and
serve copy of your answer upon the
undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff. at
their Office below stated; and in case of
your failure to 50 appear, judgm ent viii!
be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, which will lie
filed with the Clerk of said Court. The
nature of the demand set forth in the com
plainti as follows: for judgment for the
sum OF $40 and the costs of this action in
Guiding an attorney fee of SlGO upon the
promlsary notes given by you to the
plaintiff. Also for a decree foreclosing
that certain Mortgage given to secure the
payment OF said notes, describing Sw. of
Sc. 1, Sec. 30, west of Ne. Sec 81 all in
Twp. No. 81, n. r. west. in San Juan
County, Was hington; and that said prop
erty be sold to satisfy said Indebtedness.
For more complete information reference
is hereby made to said complaint.
Hastings & Stedman.
Attorneys FIR Plaintiff
.. Address: 81 Halter Block. Seattle
w lshingtnn.
First publication April 18th, 1895.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR
THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN.
II the matter OF the Estate Of Whitmul
p. Ray, deceased.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice is here bygiven hat Robert X.
NfcLachian, Administrator of the Estate
Of Wiiitnill Z. Ray, deceased. has render
ed and presented for settlement to and
filed in the Superior Court of san Juan
County, State of Washington his final
account as such administrator; and That
Saturday, the 18th day of April, 1898, at
i o'clock 7. NJ, at the Court room OF our
said Superior court, in the Town Of Fri
day {Iarnor, in said san Juan County,
has been duly appointed by our said Cour;
Commissioner for the settlement Of the
said Final Account, at which time and
place any person interested in said estate
may appear and file his exceptions in
writing to the said final account, and con-
test the same.
Witness, j. E. TUCKER, Court Com
missioner !or san Juan county, State OF
Washington.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25
FOR WCMANfS WEAR.

BLACK velvet collars with ermlne
edging are popular.
ALsATIAN bow effects in short piumeS
are among the novelty hat trimmings
LITTLE pompon trimmings standing
upright over the forehead are much
liked for stylish young women.
A sEALsKIN cape made in full ruiilc
fashion with a longer cape OF erlnlne
is new and stylish, and expensive as
well.
A GENUINE old-fashioned poke bon
net has a trimming Of loops of ribbon
at the side with plumes standing high
up over the crown. 1t IS tied under
the chin with wide ribbons.
Az exceedingly stylish hat is made
of satin brCcaded with velvet. 1t is in
leaf-brown shades and is trimmed with
let. plumes and & dash Of cardinal
such as one sees in autumn foliage.
HAIR-DREssING is q puzzle as well as
q. fine art The disgusting lump that
has for so long protruded from the
knot of hair at the back of the head
has fallen, let us hope, into oblivion.
In its place we have soft loops and
coils, the figure eight, Q modified
Psyche knot, and butterfly arrange
ment lust over the crown Of the head.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-04-25
SCHOOL REPORT.

Report of school in Dist. No. 2, San
Imam, for the month ending April 18th,
1895:
Number of days taught......... ............2O
Number of scholars rolled............5o
Per cent of attendance during month...9
Following is the standingin the regular
monthly examination:
FIFTH GRADE
Alice Guard ......96 Emma Guard........4
d, FIFTH GRADE
Carrie Peterson. ....9S Ella Erickson....4
Eliza Peterson.9l LOttie ErickSOn..S9
FOURTH GRADE
I.aura Sutton........93 Francis Taylor...S9
Arthur Erickson..S 50 RObt Erickso1..&
Nellie HodCsonU Paul Peterson.....W
Catharine McCallick......S7.
A. THIRD GRADE.
Annie Peterson. Walter LampardSo
Rox Hammond ....S5 Selma J. Willis..Sl
No examination was held in grades be-
low the A Sd.
Mrs. C.. w. HAMMOND,
Teacher.
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Sii:,nEFF'S SAL2.
BROS, Prop
State Of Washington a
Comfy of san Juan. %

State Of Washington
Comfy Of san juan.
Under and by virtue Of a certain cxecu
ton, or order Of sale. issued ont Of the
Superior Court Of the State of Washington
for San Juan county, on the Sth day Of
February, 1895, by the Clerk thereof, in
the cause wherein the Northern Counties
Investment Trust, limited. q corporation,
is plaintiff, and John II. Howard, trustee,
and Martha Z. Howard, his wife, J. <.
Baker and Olive Baker, his wife, and Fl.
f. Waity and Mary r. Waity, his wife.
arc defendants. No l0S and to me as Sheriff
directed and delivered.
Notice is hereby given, that l will pro-
coed to sell to the highest bidder for cash,
within the hours prescribed by law for
Sheriff's Sales, tO-wt: at ono o'cl0rk, ..
M, on the 22d day of March, 1895, before
the Court House Of said San Juan county,
in Friday Harbor, San Juan county, State
Of Washington, all the right, title and in
tereSt of the sai,l named defendants, John
M. Howard and Martha Z. Howard, in
and to the following described real estate,
situate in San Juan county, state of Wash
ingtOn, tO-wit:
All of that portion of the north
quarter of section thirteen Q3) in township
thirty-seven 90, north of range two west
Of Willamette Meridian, containing one
hundred and thirty-seven and Ona-haif
acres G374), more or less, and more par
ticularly described us follows. to-wit: the
northwest quarter Save and except the
west One-fourth Of the north One-fonrth of
the said north west quarter, containing
two and a half acres), the south west quar-
ter, the north east quarter, and the west
half of the south east quarter of said north
west quarter of section thirteen aforesaid.
Levied upon as the property Of John NJ.
Howard trustee. and Martha E. Howard,
his wife. the said defendants, to satisfy a
judgment amOu 1ting to four thousand
eight hundred and forty-fve and 77-lOO,
(S4S45.70 dollars. in favor of tho said
plaitiff, the Northern Counties Investment
Trust. limited, and costs and increased
casts of this suit and sale.
Given under my hand at Friday Harbor
Washington, this 18th day OF February,
1885.
NEWTON JONES,
Sheriff of San Juan county. Washington.
Date OF first publication Feb. a.
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VERtTlES,

CHlNA raises and consumes more
ducks than any country in the world.
The largest farm in this country is
situated in Louisiana, it being 100 miles
one way by twenty-five the other. The
fencing alone for it cost $4,000.
THE descendants of Queen Victoria
are either now in possession of. or will
IN the natural course of events come to
occupy seven thrones in Europe.