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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
PURlTANlCAl LAWS.
How They Round Up Delinquent Debtors
In Cultured Boston.


Just wait till I catch him in Bos
ton. Then I'll make him come to the
CENTER" remarked an angry man the
other day while roasting theatrical
manager who owed him few hundred
dollars for services rendered. told him
that l supposed he would then clap the
debtor into the Charles Street Jail.
"That's just what will do if ever
catch him there, you bet And then
the mad actor explained how easy it
was to get even with people of that sort
in the Hub No matter what the debt,
nor where or how it was contracted, all
one has to do is to enter complaint
and that settles it. If one who owes is
averse to notoriety, he'll hardly take
the poor debtors oath, which releases
him for certain number of years, but
does not wipe out his obligations, but
will linger in the bastile until he can
interest his friends or realize on his col
lateral and settle.
I know several New Workers who
have run against creditors in the bean
burg and have suffered. Some joke
about their incarceration and the cues
tions put to them during the process Of
administering the poor debtors oath,
but most all agree that the Boston law
is a puritanical provision that should
be materially amended. Bostonians who
are lodging process servers are agitat-
ing change that will permit them to
pay up on the installment plan instead
Of being forced to cash in the full
amount or remain guest of the Charles
street hotel. If such Il law was on the
New York statute books and was en-
forced here-well, the Tombs or some
other prison would be holding hundreds
who now look as if they owned the town
instead of merely owing the townspeople
New York Letter in tPittsburg Dis
patch. 49,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
THE TELsGRAPHlc "THlRTY.n
How the Cipher, Which Is Now Universal.
Had It's Origin,

hau us OTA8ius
I attended funeral the other day
where there was lovely flower piece
with the figures $50" in the center.
The deceased had been familiar all his
life with that signal, having been con-
nected with telegraph or newspaper
business for nearly 80 years, and yet I
doubt if ever he or any one who con-
tributed to the flower piece knew or
dreamed how 80 came to mean any
thing, especially fms, or the end.
AS part in telegraph history I will
explain how this signal, which has
come to mean so much, had its origin.
Like great many other expressions, it
was started accidentally, as it were. In
the infancy of the telegraph business
dispatches were sent paid or collect,
many of them abbreviated in telegraph
ing, and all newspaper dispatches were
not only abbreviated, but sent collect,
There were no news agencies then, as
now, and papers had friends in all the
towns, who were authorized to send
them dispatches to be called for.
Every beginner in the art of teleg-
raphy was given book of abbrevia-
tions and signals, which he had to COM
NIT to memory and practice till he be-
came expert in their use Among those
signals that of 80 was found, and il
meant "collect pay at the other end. .
Whether a news dispatch or common
business message, if not prepaid, the
signal 80 was attached. AS all press
dispatches were paid for where received
they all had 80 at the end. So when
news agencies began their work the sig
nal was retained, for they were still
paid for where received.
This signal has come III these days te
be a universal fms to all press dis
patches, private, special and general
and a secondary meaning, or perhaps
better, a legendary meaning attaches
itself as "the end" and is proper ant
beautiful expression of the fms of {
telegraph operator or any other person
1t we'll may be signal to the spirit
ual dispatch of human soul to thu
great center of rewards and as notic'
to estim ate its value when received an(
"collect pay at the other end. st
Louis Dispatch.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
COLOR SCHEME FOR SMALL HOUSE.
Let Old Blue Predominant In Parlor, L.
brary and Dining Room.


How few people when furnishing a
small house or fiat remember that old
blue is one of the happiest colors to
choose for foundation, writes Frances
Ann Hoadley in The Ladies' Home
Journal. In house where, as rule,
all the rooms open into one another, es-
pecial care must be taken TO preserve
harmony. 1t is better then to select one
color which shall run through all the
rooms. Old blue is the color par excel
lence in such a case, combined with tan,
gray or white for the rugs, while the
same scheme prevails in the heavy dra-
peries.
A lovely little house in mind has
parlor and library in one. The large
rug, covering the greater part OF the
room, is old blue and gray. In front OF
the fireplace is a long, light gray fur
one. A broad, low lounge is covered
with dark gray. 1t is always better 20
cover lounge in a solid color, as 1t
takes more kindly to the pillows OF end
less hues. The large dining room rug
is old blue and tan, with smaller rugs
of tawnv brown. The bedroom has an
old blue and white large rug and white
fur smaller ones. Let old blue predoml-
nate everywhere in the floor furnishings
and draperies, but not to the exclusion
of all other colors elsewhere, for where
one color only is used the effect as
whole is fiat Let there be odd bright
color touches in the way Of pillows,
lamp shades, odd bits of china and
brio -brac, but with always an eye to
what is the proper color for each room.
When all furnished be careful to see
whether all of the rooms blend into
beautiful harmony.
In bedroom white enameled or birds
eye maple is exquisite where two or
three pieces Of fresh old mahogany are
added. Each heightens the others beau
ty in most charming manner. A room
furnished entirely in mahogany gives
heavy, dismal effect, but in parlor
and library combined, say in fiat or
small house, place a large, quantity
carved old desk and one of those highly
polished, round card tables, and see
what an air they give to the modern
and equally beautiful furniture. In the
dining room square mahogany table
with surface like glass, and even a
small buffet or china cabinet, will be
quite enough of the antique to set off
everything else in the room. Have ex-
quisitely drawn linen doilies, candles in
rose colored shades and profusion of,
say, pink carnations and you have a
lovely lunch table. In house the hall
should be leading feature-enticing,
not cold, bare and cherries, repelling
one from further acquaintance with the
house and its mistress. A hall is like
an introduction
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Alum.

Alum will purify water containing
vegetable or animal impurities. Two
grains of alum to each gallon of water
is the formula recommended by The
Journal of Hygiene The alum acts as
sort of coagulum on the impure mat
ter, causing it to curdle and settle to
the bottom of the vessel. No taste or
unpleasant effect is produced, as the
alum goes with the suspended matter.
1t requires about 10 or L. hours to effect
the cleaning. The purified water may
be decanted and kept in bottles in the
ice chest until wanted.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Scotch Sarcasm.

The Scotch keeper has but little con-
sideration for the feelings of the anna
teur sportsman. A novice from the south
was out on moor in the west highlands.
and having unsuccessfully fred twice at
a covey of birds that rose less than 90
yards ahead, he exclaimed excitedly
Its strange that none of them fell. I'm
positive some of them must have been
struck - Il dinna doot, :" returned the
keeper, with sarcastic grin, "that they
were struck WI astonishment at gettin
off sac easy. Realm.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot De
cured by Halls Catarrh Curel
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In al! business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
WEST & TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
WALpINa, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0:
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Where We Are Going.

I find the great thing in this world
is not so much where we stand as in
what direction we are moving. To reach
the port of heaven we must sail some
times with the wind and sometimes
against it, but we must sail and not
drift, nor lie at anchor. Oliver Wen
dell Holmes.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
His Money All In Stocks.

There's money in stocks" said the
man who is young and enthusiastic.
eyes, replied his seasoned friend,
I'm sure there is. have been put
ting half my salary there for the last
four years, and it's all there yet. p
Washington Star.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
A Case of Correction.

Customer Gin dry goods store)-Will
this stuff wash?
Clerk (from Boston mo, madam.
Customer-Well, I don't want it.
Clerk But it can be washed, madam.
Detroit Free Press.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
A HEARTY WELCOME

To returning peace by day and tranquility at
night is extended by the rheumatic patient
who owes these blessings to Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. Don't delay the use of this iue
anodyne for pain and purifier of the blood an
instant beyond the point when the disease
manifests itself. Kidney trouble, dyspepsia,
the bowels are relieved and cured By the Bit
er5.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

Go East from Portland, Pendleton, Walla
Walla via o. R. & N. to Spokane and Great
Northern Railway to Montana, Dakotas, st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, Omaha, st.
Louis, East and South. Rock-ballast track ;
fine scenery; new equipment Great North
ern Palace Sleepers and Diners; Family
Tourist Cars; Buffet-Library Cars. Write
c. G. Donovan, General Agent, Portland,
Oregon, or F. I. Whitney, G. P. & T: A.,
St. Paul, Mimi, for printed matter and in
formation about rates, routes, etc.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

A gold dollar if beaten until its sur
face was enlarged 310,S14 times would
become golden film not more than the
1866, 020th part Of an inch in thick
ness.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
A Difference.

She-I understand you don't like
musicf Does my playing annoy you?
He-Not at all Your playing is all
right. 1t is the music have no ear for
Pick Me Up.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

Sawdust and channels as polishers aft
er cut glass has been thoroughly washed
in hot soapsuds will make it glitter and
sparkle
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

The children of the blacklist Africans
are born whitish. In month they be-
come pale yellow; in year, brown at
4, dirty black, and at 6 or Z glossy
black. Tie change is in the mucous
membrane below the cuticle.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

FT1S.-An fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve RestOrer. No fits after the hret
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and " 90
trial bottle free to Fit cases Send to Dr. Kline,
g3l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

I could not get along without Piso's
Cure for Consumption. It always cures
Mrs. E. C. MoULToN, Needham, Mass,
Oct. %, 1894.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

spring 1 was sure TO
have a long spell,
and my &c ne raj
health would give
way. Doctors did
me but little good,
and 1 became de-
spo n d e n t. Last
sprin g erysipelas
settled in my eyes
and l became total
ly blind for several
weeks. Hoods Sar.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

Authorities on chess declare that the
game was known to the Chinese in the
year ia B. @.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

Let no man think lightly of good.
saying in his heart it will not benefit
me. Even by the falling Of water drops
Q water pot is filed. -Buddha
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

$50 glad to hear Of your engagement, old
man; shake on it." "Can't, old fel; been given
the shake already"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
HOw's THIs9

Pat-Phwat does they use grapeshot LOT !
Mike-shure, it's to give the fnemy appendicitis.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Mabon and Patti.

A good story is told of Mabon. At q
concert in Wales Mabon and the great
prima donna were among the perform
ers. The concert over, Mime. Patti step
ped up to the M. p and observed, with
a pleasant smile, lyon sing really well,
Mr.. Abraham. . 80 Yes, madam, re-
sponded Mabon gallantly, "and SO dc
you.'
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
TRf GERMEA for breakfast.
Erysipelas

Has been my sff1iction from childhood.
1t was eau ed by impure blood, and every
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

saparilla was re commended, and after TAX
ing one bottle my sight gradually returned,
my blood became purified and 1 was re-
stored to good health. With Hoods Sar-
saparilla one is we'll armed to meet any
foe" Miss LULU LEE, la Market Street,
Memphis, Tenn. Remember
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
DEATHS.

In this city. Nov. %, Lyman P. Haskell aged
81 years s p'onths.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, al
his late reeidence. No. So Huntress street.
In this city, Nov. %, Mary E. Flynn, aged "a
years.
Funeral this Saturday afternoon at o'clock
from the residence of her brother, Michael Ken
nedy, No. FL Green street. Services at ST.
Dominic's church at 2.39 O'Clock.
Iu Woodiords. Nov. 49, Scott K, youngest
son of Randall and Mary Leighton aged 80 yrs
FuneralsOD Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
from parents residence No 10 Spring street.
In South Portland Nov...21. Mrs. Charlotte B..
widow of the late Randall Skillin. aged 81 years
months - days
Notice of funeral hereafter
In South Portland, Nov. %, Annie T.. wife Of
years.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at l O'Clock
from Fort Preble. Services at the Cathedral oil
the Immaculate Conception at 2 o'clock
In South warren, 18th inst Moses r. Bucklin
aged 60 years.
In Cherryfield. 14th inst. Mrs. VIM Hunter.
In Machiasport 10th inst, Mrs. Alice B.
Holmes, aged Is years.
In Machtasport, 18th inst, Mrs. Jane Holmes,
In In East Machias, 18th inst S. L. Kinsley, aged
In Columbia Falls, 18th inst, Miss Josie E.
Smith, aged 8 years.
In Litchfield, Edwin I. Dearborn, aged 81 yrs.
In Winslow. 18th inst Augustus Wood, aged
In West Windsor, Charles +. Lima. aged 75
years.
In West Sullivan. 18th inst Homer Il. Cook,
aged 81 years.
In Lamoine. 18th inst Mrs. Lucena Perkins.
aged 70 years.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
JUMPED INTO THE DOCK.
A Dru nkard's Attempt to End His Life--A
Man With Bad and Sad Rum Record

Dennis MCCARTHY is man about
thirty five years old and has bad record
at the police station for drunkenness and
disturbance and various minor offenses.
Last evening at about six O'Clock he
was rescued from the icy water in the
dock at Franklin wharf by some Of the
stevedores.s He was intoxicated. The
police wagon was sent for and MCCARTHY
told Turnkey Emery that his brother had
turned him out of doors and he was tired
of living, and therefore he concluded to
Jump into the dock and drown himself.
There seems to be no doubt but that it
was an attempt at suicide. Rum has
been McCarthy's evil companion for so
long that the fellow evidently took the
only means to get rid of it,
Mccarthy is the same man who fell
over Fort Allen park m to the Grand
Trunk tracks last year, and was taken to
the hospital and recovered. Apparently
the Devil of Rum is determined not to
lose it's victim in this instance, DESPITE
all the attempts of the Angle of Death to
get possession of him.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
FlFTY-TWO YEARS OLD.
A Pleasantly Informal Celebration by Ii
gonia Lodge Last Evening.

The fifty second anniversary Of the
organization of Ligonia lodge, No. 5, l.
O. of .. F., was duly celebrated last
evening, and was as charmingly informal
as well could be arranged. The reception
committee consisted of Mr.. and Mrs.
John E. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph. S.
Gialliatt and Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Martin, while William E. Plummer,
| Nathan E. Redlon, Daniel Brooks,
Walter T. Foss. William E. Carter = and
Howard A. Fogg, acted as the committee
of arrangements, and kworked hard to
ensure celebration at once pleasantly
unique, and enti rely informal and sue
ceeded perfectly in ev cry detail.
| For thirty minutes there was recep-
ton given by Noble Grand W. Edwin
Ulmer, Vice Grand Walter H. Brown,
and Recording Secretary H. K. Coles
worthy. Then music, singing and con-
| versation followed. There was no set
programme, but the committee tried tc
draw out their best talent, Sand the result
was such as to fully justify their wisdom
| in attempting to take from the celebra-
ton every formal feature.
Punch was served by Annie M. Clough,
Emma A. Allen, Mildred Sawyer, Ella
Hoyey, Eva Colesworthy, Matte Coles
worthy, Eleanor Tewkesbury, Madeline
Files, Lizzie L. Hovey and Angie M.
leighton. The ice cream was furnished
by Thomas j. Briggs, and was served by
| Walter Webster and Edward Jordan.
The attendance was large, and shows
the interest taken by the members of the
lodge in the annual birthday celebration
Among those present may be mentioned
Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper of Rock
land, who came here in order to be
present at the celebration. Mr. Cooper is
member Of the lodge, and while at
present resident of Rockland has lost
none of his former interest in his lodge.
1t is needless to say that he received a
warm welcome.
1t was happy party, and there was a
decided disposition to linger to the last.
The main hall presented very animated
and charming picture. Ladies filled the
chairs and the officers and N embers tried
their best to make the evening success.
"The brightest and best celebration ever
held by the LODGE" was the universal
verdict.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
MARRIAGES..

In Damariscotta, 18th Inst, W. H. Erskins
and Miss Jennie F. Burnham.
In Waidoboro 18th inst. John M. Burns, of
Mrs. Clara Wallace, both OF Waldoboro.
In Waldob0r0 18th inst. Adelbert w. Hall of
Nobleboro and Miss Annie Gilmore of Wool
witch.
In Boothbay Harbor. 18th inst. J. G. Holton
and Mrs. Helen o. Taylor of Wiscasset.
In Whitefield 18th inst, Alberto Kelley and
Mis- Flora 4. Marson.
In Thomaston, 18th inst. I. B. Wylie of Tho
maston and Miss Maggie Spear of South War
rem.
In IIachias, 18th inst. Joseph McAvoy and
Miss Matte Clary.
In Machiasport.- 10th inst, Capt Sanford E.
Joy of Winter Harbor and Mrs. Seneth A. Lib
by of Machiasport.
In Corinna. 18th inst, James F. Stevens and
Mrs. Lydia A. Stevens.
In Warren. 9th inst, Charles Woodcock o.
Cushing and Miss Irene May Jordan of Tho
maston.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
The Department Called Out.

The alarm from box 43 yesterday morn
ing, about 10 o clock, was caused by the
bursting of valve of the boiler at H.
H. Nevens's, wholesale dealer in spices,
No. 1893 Fore street. The valve led to
the steam gauge and the.escaping steam
rushed from the upper windows and led
to the impression that the building was
on fire. The spice stock was but slight
ly damaged by the leaking of the water,
as the goods are protected by tin or wood
en- boxes. The loss will not exceed S100
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Monson Hayes Carried Over the Dead
ly Shaft.
Survived His Injuries One Hour-Leaves a
Young W1dow-A Case of Unusual
Sadness.

Survived His Injuries One Hour-Leaves a
Young WIdow--A Case of Unusual
Sadness.
A catastrophe occurred in this city yes
terday that demands universal sympathy
for the victims of it. Monson Hayes was
a young man "a years old, who worked
in the machine shop of the Portland &
Rochester railroad. Last evening at
about O'Clock he was in the act of hang
ing up his overalls, preparatory to going
home, when his coat was caught in a
betting and he was whirled up over the
shafting above the boiler. When finally
released from the terrible shaft, he was
in most shocking condition. His skull
was fractured and his right collar bone
and both legs were broken and his whole
body was mass of bruises. He was also
injured internally. DR.. Warren was sent
for and Rich's ambulance conveyed the
poor fellow to the Maine General Hos
pital. He was conscious, but died at Z
O'Clock, having survived his injuries
only an hour.
He leaves widow They resided with
his brother -in-law John f. Eldridge,
at Al Anderson street. When he didn't
come home to supper, Mr.. Eldridge went
out to look for. him, and of course learned
the terrible news. After Hayes's death
he couldn't summon courage to GO
home and tell the young widow, who
was waiting for her husband, all I'M
conscious of any calamity, and VIII
about to become mother. Mr.. Eldridge
| was affected to tears by the sadness OF
the situation, tears that did him credit,
| for seldom does the misfortune fall to the
lot of any man to be the bearer of such lis
| news under such distressing ciroum
| stances.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
Silver Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. e. j. Harmon celebrated
their silver wedding last evening at their
residence on Free street. Mr.. Harmon is
the we'll known florist on Congress street.
The house was handsomely decorated
with rare plants and flowers, and larg
party gathered to do honor to the coca
sion Mr. and Mrs. Harmon were the re-
cipients of many beautiful gifts 1t was
a delightful affair."
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23

no other occasion darken the door of a
theatre. In addition to the regular the
atrical patronage he draws that part of
the public that SO generously supported
the cold Homestead "Uncle Toms
Cabin, - ''Hazel Kirke," and similar
moral plays The Waite Comedy Co.
commence two weeks engagement at
the Portland Theatre on Monday evening
in sparkling new comedy. The daily
mat1nees, which commence on Tuesday,
afford high class entertainment for the
ladies and children at very trifiing ex-
pense.
| Fox G. Wards Ministries.
The Lowell Citizen says: "Fox g.
Wards Minstrels do not pretend to be the
greatest show on earth, but it is good
company for all that. AS a matter of
fact the minstrels gave a capital perfor-
nance at Music Hall last night, which
was greatly enjoyed by large audience. -
They appear at City Hall, Thanksgiving
afternoon and evening. Seats on sale at
Chandler's Music Store this morning.
Nov. 23, at O'Clock.
The Park.
The last opportunities to see the excel
lent bill ar the Park Theatre will be
afforded this afternoon and evening
when there should be big houses, Keat-
ing and Harris are among the best in
their line on the vaudeville stage, and
the other members of the company are
always recognized by hearty applause
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23
Ode to the Turkey.

A metrical tribute, inspired by the ap-
preaching juxtaposltion of Thanksgiv-
ing, the turkey and the Grand Atlantic
Range, will prove of interest 30 our read
ers today. 1t will be found in the adver-
tisement OF the Portland Stove Foundry
Ia his issue.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23

Buy good warm Winter Suit at Nc
Neill's, Middle and Temple Streets
Children's Refers and Overcoats, very
dressy, at NcNeil's, Middle and Temple
streets.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23

100 BLACK CLAY DIAGONAL SACK
SUITS, warranted pure worsted, sizes
"a to A. made to retail at SIS. Only $40
per Suit.
The balance of $40, SIP and Sis suits
that have been selling at IS, are now
mostly in coats and vests. 81. 90 each.
Sizes "a, IS. 80, 40 and AZ.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23

Prepare for Winter Ulsters Overcoats
and Refers, large variety at McNeiu's,
Middle and Temple.
The Portland daily press., 1895-11-23

We advertise onlu aohdt are hare.
A7a6 do Exactly as We advertise.