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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-05-15
The Backward Season,

The best way to talk about a back
ward season is to say nothing about it.
Man may be able to study and in some
degree to understand the laws that
govern natural phenomena, but he
can neither enact nor repeal them,
nor can he to any great extent modify
their action.
Without mans knowledge or con-
sent, the su n has continued from the
beginning to rise and set, the moon
to wax and wane, the stars TO CLEAN
from their Unreasonable Businesses;
and from human standpoint of view
these things will 60 on forever. AS
trology preceded astronomy, just as
alchemy preceded chemistry, and al
though neither of those pseudo SCI
ences now exist save in fossil remem-
brance, there are men living who
cherish them and essay to delye into
their effe:e principles. Papers and
periodicals are published advocating
and teaching the doctrines of astrol-.
ogy, and in every considerable city OF
our land, some old graybeard of doc
tor still hangs out his sign, announc-
ing that the Astrologer" is in his
den and ready to reveal the issues OF
life to all who may patronize him.
All he requires is the date of ones
birth and bright silver dollar to de.
termine from his mysterious horo-
scope the life history of his customer.
his ups and downs, his winnings and
losings and the final outcome of his
mortal span.
And now comes one of those az told
you so" sort of men explaining our
present backward season through as
THEOLOGICAL means. Planetary con-
junction" is his strong hold; that is
the phenomenon OF the simultaneous
recurrence OF several of the larger
planets on the same side of the sun.
He has figured it all out that
through and by means of this con-
junction of heavenly bodies the earth's
atmospheric envelop is so electrically
modified that our prevailing cool
weather is substantially only a matter
OF philosophical sequence.
1t is not to be understood that the
writer ignores the theory OF cause and
effect. The fall OF sparrow to the
ground is just as deper dent upon the
great law of universal gravitation as
the fall OF meteor from the planetary
spaces into our atmosphere. We are
not denying that there i. a definite
and absolute cause for every phenom-
enon in nature, from the least to the
greatest; but the accurate unraveling
and understanding Of those causes
there's the rub.
Since the inception of the weather
signal service, now almost three de-
cades ago, government scientists in
uniform have been studying the phe-
nomena Of the atmosphere as to its
weather modifying effects; and yet to-
day they are hopelessly divided in
their opinions in regard to the produce
ing cause or even the occurrence OF
such things as equinoctial storms.
Now it is very good course to pur-
sue-for US short-sighted mortals-to
take things as they come; especially
and by all means those things over
which we have not the slightest con-
troll.
Finally, we feel perfectly safe in tax
ing refuge behind that divine assur-
ance pronounced about Elk thousand
years ago, which reads:
"while the earth remaineth, seed time and
harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and
winter, and day and night. shall not cease"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-05-15

The Republicans in Oregon have a
man named Tongue who is canvassing
the State for them. It has been oh.
served, however. that it does not take
much brain to keep tongue a-wag.
ging.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-05-15

THE people OF Portland have already
begun preparations for celebration of
the 4th OF July.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-05-15

THE National Packing Co. of Por,
Angeles is putting up q superior arti.
Gle of clans taken from Sequim Bay.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-05-15

The Post-Intelllgencer and the WASH
INGTON STANDARD will be sent one wear
for g cash. by paying subscriptions to
the STANDARD.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-12-21
Portuguese Resident Dead.

NJ. Silva. father of NJ. C. Silva of the
Temple of Fashion, died at his home at
the corner of PunchbOwl and Beretania
streets. between and 10 o'clock Sat
urday night, heart disease being the
cause. The funeral took place Sunday
afternoon. The body was removed
from the house to the Catholic Church,
where services were held. After this
began the march to the graveyard. The
procession was headed by the Hawaii
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-12-21
HitchcOck's Paintings.

At 10 o'clock this morning the col
Howard Hitchcock will be offered for
sale at public auction at the art rooms
of the Pacific Hardware Company
Cummins Block.
These paintings are works of art,
and include views of Hawaiian and
European scenery. When the collec-
ton is disposed of Mr.. Hitchcock will
remove his studio to Hilo, and few of
his pictures will be offered for sale
here.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-12-21

an National Band and about 200 mem
bers of the Portuguese Union. large
number of carriages, containing
friends and relatives of the deceased
were also in the procession. Inter
ment took place in the Catholic Gem
etery.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-12-21

A statistician has learned that the
annual aggregate circulation Of the pa
pers of the world is calculated to be
Il, 600, 600, 900 copies.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27

thing was auspicious, and with north
vest wind he sailed down the river. He
remarked long after that he felt un-
usually furried by his parting with
Mrs. Drake and her daughter Emma on
the wharf, but not being of an imagin-
alive turn of mind, the impressions
passed and he saw the tall poplars and
red-roofed farmhouses in the Neck fade
away under the winter sunset with pro-
| fessional indifference.
The Gov. Clinton was only 430 tons,
and she left port in company with 20
others. foreign bound, most of them
square rugged.
Mrs. Drake and Emma walked up
Second street to their home, which was
in the house, then a two-story, after
wards the tea store of the late eccentric
John Lamond, who died few months
ego. To be a captains wife in those
days was to hold social position next be-
low the magnates of Society Hill, and
Capt. Drake was reported prosperous
man.
Mother" said the daughter, "do you
feel any unusual anxiety in parting with
father this voyage?"
''No, my dear, Don't let such things
get into your mind"
''Yes, but the Aggy Slade has been out
over go days, and she's bound for
Jamaica, too. Poor Mrs. Folsom is just
wild about her husband. How do wish |
father would give up the sea- and stay
ashore"
Shipmasters' wives had to have stout /
hearts in those days; there were perils
on the sea then that are unknown now
"a West India voyage meant poor
charts, lodging among the reefs and
keys of the Bahama banks, northers,
and more deadly assaults
from the Representations thatinfested
the coast of Cuba and were secretly up
held by the Spanish authorities, who
shared in their plumber, and at this time
both Tardy and the La Elites were
known to be cruising in the gulf.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27

Here her good luck ended. A norther
set in, driving them 200 miles of their
course, and then head winds blew for
a week, so that it was the last day in
the year before they came in sight of
the Cuban coast, and not over ten miles
off Cape ST. Antoine the wind failed and
there came one of those dead Gains pc
culiar to these Attitudes; the sails hung
without a SILVER and the pennant was
as straight down as yard of pump
water. But this was not the worst.
Capt. Drake knew that he was in the
track of the pirates and was practically
helpless to keep away from them, and
at this moment he was doubtless sig
nailed off shore to some of their YES
sells. Everything depended on keeping
stout heart.
His six 24-pound carronadcs Were
loaded with grape and kentledge, the
arm chest was opened, cutlasses and pis-
tolls were served to the crew, muskets
were loaded and the cook filled his cop
pers with hot water, ready to repel
boarders. All hands kept watch that
night, and in the morning Mate Spain
went aloft with a glass. He at once
hailed the deck. There is a topsail
schooner lying behind that point of
land off the starboard quarter. can't
make out any sail on her"
"All right, come down. Well have
breakfast. There's trouble ahead. But
there are % of us, all good men, and we
ought to make a tidy fight for our lives"
A strict watch was kept at the mast
head, and at ten o'clock a hail came:
THERE'S boat full of men putting off
shore. 1t is yawl with a tug. She's |
coming fast under sweeps"
The ensign was seized union down to |
attract some passing vessel, and all
waited and watched. There were not
less than 40 men in the yawl.
When it was within about 20 yards of
the brig the captain cried ''flre!" But
as usual two of the carronades missed
fire, the other scattered ten feet wide
of the boat, and next it swept under
the bow, the leader, white man,
springing into the chains, followed by
a gang of mulattoes, negroes and Span
iards, all big men. Their captains head
just came above the bow, when he was
'un through the neck by pike and
dropped overheard, but his men man
lged to get on the bowsprit and some
lboard. Two of the pirates mounted
,he channels and tumbled in to the
waist. The cook, a negro giant weigh
ng 300, rushed at them with cutlass,
'eat down their guard and hewed them
lown. A third had grasped the swifter
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27

to help him up, when his arm was cut
clean off at the shoulder by the negro.
A splash in the water told the rest.
In the bow the defenders had done
good work, but Capt. Drake was
stretched on the bits, covered with
blood. The last pirate had run out on
the jibboom and fired his pistol just as
a musket ball took his life, but he had
done his work, for poor Spain got his
bullet in the head and never spoke
after. They were beaten, and under Il
parting volley the ruflians sprang to
their sweeps, and, with the loss of half
their crew, made for land
Suddenly the mainsail gave flop. No
orders were needed. The topsail hal
J ards We're manned. Sup with the fly
ing jib, trim sheets, round in starboard
braces!" was the cry, and the little brig
began to surge through the water.
See! see! the schooner's making sail,
Up goes her gaff and foresail. The
fights not over, men! She'll cut us to
pieces with her long Tom" Just then
came the sound of heavy gun, and so
intent were the crew watching the pi-
rate vessel that they had not seen, half
a mile away, a British corvette piling
on sail up to royals. She was a flyer,
too, and inside of five minutes swept
down on the brig, hailed and was told
what had occurred.
The pirate craft was intent only on
saving her men in the yawl, but it was
too late. The corvette ran her down
and at 100 yards gave the marauders
shower of grape that tore the boat and
crew into splinters. The schooner made
off, followed by the man-o'-war, and
both disappeared in the southern board.
The second mate took command of
the brig. Her captain had broken
thigh and shot through his body,
while the mate and four of the crew
lay dead. The breeze kept steady, and
on the 4th of January they came to an
Choir in Spanishtown harbor. Capt.
DrssSe lived to get well and quit the
sea- But before the Christ church
chimes rang for another Christmas
poor Emma Drake had followed her
lover TO better land.
Times, ~.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27

-ro-sec a rainbow In q dream fores
tol1ens-a Ion0 dourney.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27
SUNRISE.

'DeAr heart" they said. ''the sun - high.
Noon came while you were sleeping"
"Ah mol the dawn creeps up the sky"
He said nor heard their weeping.
Again he asked the hour of day
When dusk was slowly falling;
'It cannot be, for far away
hear the robins calling
And last he said: II must arise,
For now the morn Is breaking"
Then closed once more his weary eyes,
And knew no earthly waking.
'All through that day his mind was dim, ="
They sadly thought; unknowing
That while he fingered here. for him
Another dawn vas glowing.
MARY T. rIiggirson, in n. Y. Independent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27
DIR. Matthew
henry KoIlock
Blood and Skin Disease

Sores Pimples. scrofula. Tumors, Eczema,
Ulcers syphilis. and all troubles arising from
an impure state of the blood, promptly and
completely eradlcated forever from the sys-
tenn. restoring health and purity.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27
A DROP OF BLOOD.

1775 the brigan-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27

~ 100 luS VI y dAl
tine Gov. Clinton
left Philadelphia
loaded with -four
for Spanishtown,
Jamaica. 1t was
the 18th of Deem
Der. and Capt. Ira
Drake, her COM
nIander, expected
to eat his New Year,
d i II n e r on the
i s ] a n d. Every
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS say,
stranger" whispered western man
who had strayed into an uptown theater
where the play of "Romeo and Juliet"
was going on, 81 can't make head or
tail of this thing. What's the the name
OF this play anyhow" Romeo and
Juliet" We'll, if I'd known that" said
the Disguised westerner, II wouldn't
have come in. I understood the Teller
at the door to say 1t was something
about Omaha and Joliet Harlem
Life. $3.50
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27

Christmas passed, and as New Years
came on a feeling of uneasiness and
dread entered the Drake household.
Emma had AN additional source of anx-
iety. Sam Spain, although only "a, was
first officer of the Gov. Clinton, and a
splendid specimen of the American
sailor, and before this voyage he and
Emma had exchanged vows. And so
poor Emma fretted, and made her
mother anxious.
New Years day, 1896, was cold, blus-
tering and sleety, and after attendance
at early mass at st. Joseph's both wom-
en- sat down to breakfast.
For the Lords sake, Emma, don't
tell me anything about your dreams.
You make me nervous. Your father and
the brig are all right, and when the
Quickstep comes in we'll hear from
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-27
spanishtown. She sails from there to-

Spanishtown. She sails from there to-
day" '
But, mother, there is something
in dreams, and never had such dread
full ones before, and you know-good
God, what is that?" and the girls voice
arose to a scream. "Oh, mother! on
your hand, on your hand!"
The mother looked and grew pale as
death. There, on her plump, white
hand was q drop of ruddy blood. She
murmured: Maybe pricked myself
with the fork" and with shudder
wiped away the dread token. But there
was no wound, the skin being unbroken.
There, there, it has come again! Oh,
mother, let's pray. My dear father and
Sam are in peril. Iknowit. Ifeel it."
And they knelt, and with heads bowed
down prayed to Him who rules the
winds and tempests to spare their loved
ones on the sea.
. The Gov. Clinton was an old tub and
did her best when she reeled off eight
knots on a bowiine. but this time, under
a fair northeast wind, she was cutting
a feather through the waves of the Ba.
hama banks ON the 10Th aof December
The evening times., 1896-02-19

SHOPPING IN BROOKLYN,
By a Man Who VIII
Never Go Again.
Dramatis Personae:

Dramatis Personae:
Hair Tonic Counter Fin de sircie
Ribbon Counter -. Very Amiable
Lace Counter, Blue Eyes and Cherubc Smile
Comb Counter Psyche Knot tycllow)
Plated silverwarc Counter . Tall and Pored
The Blonde :. :. =. Out Of Sight
Sweet voices, shoppers from Brooklyn,
East New York, Flatbush, Williamsburg.
and other Long Island re sorts.
Cash girls, fl6Or-wa ikers, 90 degrees
Fahrenheit, frou,frou ,crush and The Man.
scene-A bargain sale on Fulton street.
Time-4 p. III. any day in the week.
Chorus OF Sweet voices-Bz-z-z-z-z,
Mm-rn-m-m-m, Rrr.r'r.
Lace Counter-Nomel We never send ten
cents worth G. o. d.
Sweet voice-The ideal This is out
rageousl Do you think amt good for
ten cents?
Comb Counter-Ca-a-ash.. Yessum, Wen
guarantee these combs to last year.
Sweet voice-Dfd' you ever see such fresh
things? Why. one Of these saies-giris had
the audacity to ask me where bought my
cape. DO you Know
Chorus OF Sweet Voices-Such a crushi
wonder why some people don't sta home.
Ribbon Counter Name, We don n'texchange
bargain goods, Ca-a-ashl
Sweet Voice-Look here, young lady,
I've been standing here two hours, and II
you don't wait Oh me right away, III re-
port you.
Ribbon Counter-Why, you've only Just
come, and
Sweet VOice-If you piee-elease, don't
want any back talk. I've mad m eye on you
Ribbon Counter tmeekiy)-what is it you
wish?
Floor Walker latter a successful flying
wedge through the thrODg)-AuythiDg
wrong, lady?
three hours and l haven't been waited on.
Maybe IN come here again. Oh, yesi
Floor waiker-we're very busy today.
What is it you wish?
sweet volce-I want half a yard OF
ccr!se ribbon, the narrowest width you've
got, and yard OF electric blue. just one
inch wide. Mind, now; don't want it two
inches wide: one inc b Is what want, and II
I don't get 1t In send 1t back. and u yard
and a quarter of magenta. the W idest here
Is, and don't want you to tell me that the
kind you advertised at four cents yard
Is all gone. and please send it c. o. d. to-
night, before O'Clock because I'm going
out To- -
Chorus OF Sweet vofccs-If those sales
girls amt the siowest,
(Euter the blonde, stately and alone!
The evening times., 1896-02-19
SKINSERMON.
FACE BATH.

n NE pint of rain water; half an ounce
of tincture OF benZoin. This may
be used several times a day and
~ allowed to dry upon the face. 1t
will whiten and refine the skin.
FOR SHINY SKIN.
Many ladies are troubled with a shiny
surface of the skin, and to conceal it have
recourse to face powders, but 1t can be
permanently removed by the use of the fol
lowing wash:
TO REMOVE WRINKLES.
A preparation which aids massage in
the removal of deep lines is made by dis
solving oue-half teaspoonful OF pulyerized
alum In one tablespoonful OF rose water,
beaten with the whites oftwoeggs.
TO REMOVE FRECKLES.
A perfectly harmless remedy for these
blemishes, and one which is usually effec-
tual, is a saturated solution of borax in
rose water. Apply five or six times day
and let it dry on the skin.
TO WHITEN THE SKIN.
An excellent and perfectly ha rmless
wash for the face which should be on the
toilet table for use instea dof water, is n
saturated solution OF saltpetre in water.
II the singing sensation it produces is at
all scvere-for the same proportion can
not be expected 10 suit all skins, any more
than the same prescription suits all con-
stitutions-dilu;e with rain water or soft
water until the sma rting is SO very slight
that IL ceases to be unpleasant.
FOR RUDDY COMPLEXION.
Into one piut OF rain water put one
wineSlassful OF fresh lemon juice. Add a
little rose water to perfume the mixture.
and keep it in a tightly-cOrked bottle.
Apply several times a day with a piece of
soft linen, allowing it 10 dry in.
BATH POWDER
For those who invariably use powder
after bathing tue following is an excel
lent preparation: Mix three parts OF fine
starch with one of orris root. If this is
sirted through the boiling cloth it will be
beautifully fine and soft.
In conclusion IL may be said that who-
ever follows these directions for face cul-
ture will doubtless see at at the end or
month sufficient improvement to induce
perseverance, and no one need fear TO use
the washes rccommc nded. as they are abso-
Iutely harmless and have been success
fully tested by many who have derived
much benefit As may be noticed. they are
also far less expensive than the numerous
cosmetics so widely advertised, whose in
gradients are usually unknown to the pur-
chaser.
The evening times., 1896-02-19

Silence. Every eye follows her. Floor
walkers curl their mustaches. Brunette
shoppers turn up their noses.)
First Sweet Voice Tin a whisper)-Is it?
Second 8. V.-of course not. Can't you
tell?
Third S. VI know Just what she uses
but the color doesn't last.
Fourth S. V.-Bleached!
Fifth 8. v.-Chemical!
Sixth 8. v.-Thinks we can't see through
her!
Seventh 8. VII did it my husband
would
(B!onde stops affair tonic counter Picks
up bottle labeled 33c. Silence, Shoppers
crowd arourd her! Cash girls stop to gaze
upon her9
Blonde-Is this
Hair Tonic Counter-Yes, it's the same.
Shall / send 1t?
Crowd draws a long breath, waits until
blonde has passed on and then makes a wild
rush for the hair tonic cOunter.1
Hair Tonic Counter-Yes, 33 cents. Yes,
she's an actress. Send 1t or will you takeit?
Yes, she's an actress. Ca-a-a-ash! Eetter
try this kind. Oh, no. she's an actress.
Nome. We can't warrant any Of these tontcs,
but Ycssunl, shes an actress. We're all
out Of the Golden Age Elixir. but you'll find
this Just as good. Oh. yes, she always buys
that kindi Ca-a-ashi
Nam (jamnled between twopuffed sleeves)
Where Is the stationery department?
Hair Tonic Counter, Ribbon Counter, Lace
Counter, Comb Counter, Plated Silverware
Counter Tin sweet accordeUpstairs. to
right, sir!
Sweet voice-The ideal Just because it's
a man!
Chorus Of S.V.'s-The idea!
tSudden cOmnotion! Faint screams!
CRUSH thickens! A shopper turns pale.)
Floor Walker (brenking through What
is it. lady?
Sweet voice-My pocketbook! It's gone!
Stolen! Robbed l Knew It'll / knew it'll
I knew it! Every time 1 come here
Plated SlverwaresC Counter-is this your
p0cketbook? faae
Sweet Voice Gndignantiyl-of course 1t
is! How dare
Plated fStverware Counter wearilyt You
left it on my counter
Chorus Of Sweet Notes.-The ideal
Chorus of Connters-The IDEAL .
Charus OF Cash Gifis-The idea!
: Floor Walker ito The Mant-Yes. it's al
ways like this fole
The evening times., 1896-02-19
A Doucet Gown.
The Coiors Men Like.
served.


Men are never supposed to know whether
a woman is well dressed or not, except she
Is In black and white. 1t isa common belief
held by women that men dislike all shades
of heliotrope, purple. and mauve. The only
approach to n solution was from n woman
who had heard n man say these were peni-
i..ntials tints and implied sin and reniorse.
But he was an emotional and imaginative
person. There is a tender pensiveness
aDout nauve and heliotrope, but purple
which should be regal, has become dis
tinctly commonplace tint. Its present
rehabilitation has been through the inter-
position of reds and bues under such new
ratnes as "eminence" and ''hyactnth."
M..n. in fact, like cheerful colors. When the
fireman was asked what color he wanted
his uniform, he answered:
ANY color, SO it's red.''
The fireman spoke for Iinei y-nine out OF
every hundred OF his sex. All ncn love
blue. II appeals 10 t.osc tender sentiments
with which each man starts out. at least.
in his heart. A woman having an important
hwsuit her counsel conferred on the int
portant subject of her drcxs- a ,siwe
@r~xs for the jury" was their nsaai;nous
decision
The evening times., 1896-02-19

are scattered promiscuousiy over the ba-
tiste- A stock collar OF the same blue shade
in SAITH over which fall tabs OF batiste
edged in butter-colored lace, furnishes an
excellent illustration of this unique COM
binatioii.
The collars and cuffs of the hour are of
grass linen. The collar is high, turns over
abruptly, and resembles the new turn down
collar, So popular with the men. otherwise
severe simplicity is relieved by diamonds
of appliqued lace.
Turned back cuffs OF the same style have
square corners. These are provided with
the diamond shaped lace insertion.
A fad which will be pleasing to women,
is that OF having n handkerchief to match
the collar. and cuffs. 1t is purely for orna-
mental purposes.