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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-12
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-12

Fair Young Creature latter some recita-
tions)-Do you thinkI would do for a Ju-
Net?
Manager anxious not TO hurt feelings
Um-er-well. you'd look very pretty in
the tomb.-New York Weekly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-12

SEATTLE. SATURDAY. JUNE IL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-12

csunty And CITY omeiaI Paper.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25

 ing him and all his men. Not to mys- tify thee. friend. and that thee may attach all due importance to this in- formation, will now inform thee that |. Lydia Darrah. overheard an order read between two high officers to the effect of what have stated. Thee must also know that the man called Gen. Howe has come to abide in the house opposite my husband's, and that for some reason. to us unknown, two men, one of whom is supposed to be called the adjutant general, have come over tc William Darrah's several times, and held private conferences In one of the back rooms of our dwelling. Last night these two men came again and one of them told me he wanted all my family to go to bed early, and that when they should get ready to leave, which might be late, they would call me to let them out
 Well. Friend Craig. sent the whole family early to bed. as requested to do, but I myself felt very anxious to know what was going on of so much impor- tance, and so did what never did be- fore-took off my shoes. walked on tip toe to the door of the room where these men were, put my ear to the key-hole. and listened and heard what have in- formed thee of"
 God bless you. Lydia Darrah. for a noble womanl" said the colonel. with excited warmth; perhaps you have saved our country--who knows? For had this plan succeeded. which we will now defeat. and Gen. Washington been taken prisoner. l much fear our cause would have been hopeless"
 'I will make haste to finish my story, for thee must ride fast to George Wash ington. After hearing what have said. 1 stole back to my room. trembling at the importance of what I had heard. When the men. soon after. knocked at my door for me to get up and let them out, l pretended to be asleep. and they had to knock three times. Then came out. rubbing my eyes. and saw them off. But l slept none that night. for thinking what ought to do; and did not dare to tell my husband fer fear the secret might get out. want ed to get the information to George Washington, and save great many lives, but for some time could not see my way clear tn dn t Al last t cc- cured to me that might go to Frank ford for some flour. if the man Howe would give me pass out of town. l went over to him and he gave it. Then I told William and my family that 1 would go alone to Frankford for the flour, which greatly surprised them and caused much remonstrance. But i did go aione, and thee sees, friend,
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25


 i've Friends never swear" returned the other. with dignity, but thee has my word for the fact"
 Well" returned the officer. with an air of chagrin, ''I do not understand 1t. You. I know. were asleep, for myself knocked three times at your door be- fore 1 could rouse you. We that night laid a plan to attack and capture Gen. Washington and his army; but by some means. unknown to me. he got news of our design. and has frustrated our pur- pose When we arrived before his camp we found all his cannon mounted, and his whole command prepared to give us battle; and disappointed and chagrined. we have all marched back like parcel of foolsl That is all. madaml" con cluded the officer. rising, unlocking the door, and lowing out the mistress of the dwelling.
 Lydia Darrah retired with feelings of relief better imagined than described
 Who shall say how much the subse- uuent dwellers in this land of freedom have owed and still owe to the cunning and heroism of this noble woman ?-N. Y Ledger.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
1HE WASP.

The passengers were warm and tired. The air was thick with smoke: They looked disgusted, sullen cross; None ventured jest or joke. A lady with pile of books.
 boy and n servant girl. Stepped through the door. and in a trice All heads were in a whlrl. The boy began to slam the books. And slap the patient nurse; To pitch things through the crowded car, And snatch the lady's purse He clearly was an "only" child.
 For often she would say: Now, Mary, do not tease the dear Just let him have his way" The nurse repressed Ter rising tears: The tyrant pulled her hair And screamed. The mother quickly said
 Don't tease him, Mary-there." A wasp flew in and settled down; The boy reached out his hand The nurse said Harry. 1t will sting," His cry called forth command With eyes half closed the mother said:
 Now, Mary. let the child Have what he wants, and let me sleep- You drive me nearly wild. With weary sigh the nurse withdrew Her hand; he made dash And caught the creature. sting and all; lie knew ii in Il fiash. The mother started at his cry.
 That rivaled Hons roar, With: Mary, let him have it now" And stamped upon the floor. He got 1t, ma 'am." the nurse replied: The travellers screamed for joy: The nurse expressed mild surprise: The mother kissed her boy.
 "A. M. Bruner. in Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Green Corn soup.

Take six well-filled ears of tender green corn. Run sharp knife down the rows and split each grain; then with the back of knife press out the pulp, leaving the hulls on the cob. Scrape from the large to the small end of the ear. Break the cobs, if long; put them in cold water sufficient to cover, and boil half al hour. Strain off the wa ter, of which there should be at least one pint. Put the corn water on again, and when boiling. add the corn pulp, and cook Is minutes, or until the raw taste is destroyed. Rub through a rather coarse colander, add salt and pint of hot water, in which has been dissolved two spoonfuls of nut butter; if too thin, thicken with a little corn-starch or flour. boil up. and serve. A teaspoon full of sugar added to the soup i'm proves the flavor for some tastes.-Good Health.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Consnmption in Gonts-

It has heretofore been supposed that the goat is practically proof against tubercular disease, but Bulling, a Ger man physician, recently records a ease of elementary tuberculosis in which both lungs were adherent, and a con siderable portion of the lungs was filled with tubercular masses. The goat was six years of age, and was daily driven to town, where it furnished milk for invalids, class of persons who are most susceptible to tuberculosis. If is evident that goats milk requires steril- izing as much as cows milk.-Good ucalth
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Valiant, Indeed.

During an invasion panic which spread through England, when some French colonels addressed their em. peror, Napoleon H.. in very fiery terms, certain Yorkshire colonel of volun- teers distinguished himself by the fol. lowing utterance at a local banquet: "Gentleman, on behalf of my comrades l can assure you that if Napoleon's colonels should land at Spurn, the First East York rifles will not be the last to flee. a declaration that remained as joke against the regiment for many years.-N. Y. Post.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
PUT MY EAR TO THE KEY POLE.
how much have since strayed beyond the mill"

In due time Lydia Darrah returned home with her four, secretly trembling at all she had done. and the fear of dis covery. The night following she lay awake and heard the heavy, solemn tramp. tramp, tramp of the British troops, as they marched past her win dow and on out of the city. to surprise defeat and capture the army for whose success she had not only often prayed, but had so lately peviled more than fife
 When, few days after. these same troops returned. Lydia Darrah dared not ask the question she was the most anxious to have answered, lest her emo- tions might betray her. Soon after the adjutant general called upon her and said:
 Madam, will you do me the favor to enter my room, that may ask you a few important questions?''
 Lydia Darrah. believing her secret discovered, either by chance or be- trayal, turned deadly pale. and almost tainted with terror; but fortunately the officer took no notice of her emo tions. and soon recovering herself she determined to boldly brave out the worst. She therefore went to his apart ment with a firm step. nor showed any signs of trembling when she saw him lock the door.
 Now, madam he said. with stern and stately dignity. as he handed her n seat and took another fncing her. "l beg you will answer me truly. as if your life were at stakel Who was the last person up of your family on the last night l was closeted in this room with brother otiicer?"
 "Myself,r was the firm and quiet re- ply of Lydia Darrnh.
 Are you certain, madam?"
 "Quite--for thee requested me to send all the family tc bed by eight o'clock. and I did so. myself going last :"
 You will be willing to swear to this. madain2'
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
vnIorcus.

An old-time lord mayor of London whose sporting experience was limited rode forth one day to join the city hunt in the fields about Marylebone. Placed by his escort under tree, his lordship heard the hounds give tongue in the distance, and the sounds grew louder and louder, till one of the city scouts shouted out: "The hare comes this way, my lord" The lord mayor rose to the occasion, and, drawing his sword, be exclaimed, heroically: Let him come! thank my God fear him not!" =Household Words.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
NANTES HER MONEYS WORTH.
Something Lacking from Her Re-
 pair Kit.


 Anyone who had not seen the woman with an angry eye wobble just before she dsmounted from her wheel would have taken her for an experienced rider; hero inc of century runs She strode with ma iestc confidence through the stor < and so impressed another woman that she forgot herself and let the newcomer be waited on first
 q suppose" she said to the clerk, "that I looked rather new at bicycling, and you thought that there wasn't very much use of bothering about me, because l wouldn't know the difference, anyhcw.
 The clerk assured her to the contrary, and said he was sure there was some misun- derstanding.
 s"There was misunderstanding" she an swered. "I understand that when l bought this repair kit 1 was getting all that re- pair kit ought to contain"
 Certainly" he answered. Isn't it all right?", tained everything that would be required for repairs in an ordinary accidenty"
 "Yes.'
 And I bought it with that implied guar antee, didn't F"
 'Undeniably, you did.
 "And if things didn't turn out just as you represented them it's your business to make good the deficiency?'
 T suppose SO;
 "All right. There your repair kit. You can either put in a paper of pins and some sticking plaster, or else give me back my money. w Washington Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
AN INCIDENT OF ... THE REVOLUTION
~s~s~s~ss~s~e~s~

MTHILE Gen. Howe, with his Brit
 isl: :-:ss; ', held ida possession of Fnii- adelphia, and Gen. Washington, with the few half-starved troops under his immediate command, was encamped at place called White Marsh, few miles distant from the city, an incident oc- cured which, though seemingly tri- fling in itself, may have had an inn portant bearing upon the destiny of the whole country.
 Lieut.. Col. Craig, commanding de- tachment of light horse, was ordered to approach the enemy's lines and hover near them, Tn the capacity of videttes, to pick up any intelligence that might be of value to the army. While en- gagged in this important duty one cold, raw day in December, an orderly called his attention to a woman who was com ing up the road.
 The officer watched her as she as- cended the hill, and when he perceived, by her stopping and looking frightened, that she had discovered his command, he rode forward and called out, in reas- suring tone:
 Advance. madain-you have nothing to fear from true soldiers"
 The lady, who was we'll wrapped np in plain, warm garments, with a hood that quite concealed her features at Il short distance, now came forward, without hesitation, to meet the colonel, as if satisfied from his language and appearance she had nothing to fear. When near enough for him to distin- guish the features that were turned full upon him, he exclaimed. in tone of surprise:
 Mrs. Darrah, as 1 livel Why, what on earth can have brought you, all alone and unprotected, into this dan gerous locality?'
 "Thee knows. friend" she replied, in the Quaker style, Il have a son in the American army--who is, like myself. an officer under George Washington and a mothers heart yearns toward her offspring. even though he has de- parted from the ways of his fathers"
 You were going then to seek him ?"
 Il was; but perhaps thee would carry n message for me, and let me turn back
 
 U cautious. hesitating air.
 1t will afford me great pleasure to oblige Lydia Darrah in any way!" bowed the gallant colonel.
 Thank thee, friend--thee is very kind. If thee will dismount then and walk with me little way think I will tell thee what I have to say, which is u secret l would not like to have any other persons hear"
 The colonel assented, and. riding back to his men. gave his horse in charge Of one of them and ordered them 10 keep in sight of him; but not to approach near enough to overhear an ordinary conversation. He then returned to the lady and they began their walk down the road, in an opposite direction to that which she had come. For short time she maintained deep silence. with her face averted, and. as the officer fancied, with her whole frame trem- bling with secret emotion.
 'sFriend Craig" she at length began, with something like sigh, and speak ing in the rapid, earnest manner of one communicating some startling fact. "thee must hasten at once to George Washington and tell him thee has cer- tain information that, on tomorrow night. large body of British soldiers will secretly march out of the city for the purpose of surprising and cnptur-
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
To whiten Handlserchiefs.

Handkerchiefs are quite apt, in warm weather. to come through the weekly laundering slightly yellowed. This is due often to their free use as absorbers of precipitation. To whiten them they should be soaked before being washed in salted water for half an hour, rinsed, and then washed. If in addition lit- tie parafiin oil is added to the water in which they are boiled, a half table, spoonful to gallon of water, the pro- cess wifi be the more beneficial.-N. Y. Post
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Choeoiate nInnc Mnnre.

Boil one quart of milk; when at boil ing point add four heaping tablespoon fuIs of cornstarch, which have been dis. solved in little cold milk. Boil until it commences to thicken; then add one- quarter pound of grated chocolate. half teacupful of granulated sugar: boil and stir constantly for Is minutes. Remove from the fire; flavor with two teaspoonfuis of extract of vanilla; pour into forms, and set on ice to harden. Serve with sugar and cream.-Leisure Hours.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
A Peer. Estimate of the Lords.

Lord Castletown, at the recent am niversary dinner of the Newspaper Press fund, when responding to the toast of the house of lords, recorded an appreciation of that assembly by one of his noble friends. Having stated that one of the qualities of the peers is great legislative solemnity, Lord Castle town proceeded: "Awitty peer, an Irish man, made witty speech; gurgles of laughter were heard in every part of the house. When he came out he said to a friend of mine, with a strong natural accent: My friend, if I'd known in my youth that at some period of my life Providence would have been good enough to elevate me to this great as sembly, I'd have studied speaking in graveyard, and made orations to the tombstones.' It probably required no great penetration on the part of the audience to recognize that the person referred te was Lord Morris.-W Westmin- ster Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
White CnI<e.

One cupful of butter. the whites of l2 eggs. four cupfuls of flour. one cupful of milk. one-half cupfu of corn starch and two teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Cream the butter and sugar together, aud the cornstarch. then the milk and four, and, last. the whites of eggs beaten very lightly. Flavor with vanilla or bitter almond. This makes two cakes. and can be baked either in loaf or in layers.-(sood Housekeeplng.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
| Delicate Compliment.

No more elegant compliment was ever paid to preacher than that of King Louis XIV. of France to Jean Batiste Masillon, bishop of Clermont. Said he: "I have heard many great preachers. and the effect they produced on me was that felt thoroughly satisfied with them. Every time l heard you. have been dissatisfied with myself. \. Post.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Arouse to Action

A dormant liver, or you will suffer all the tortures incident to a prolonged bilious at tack. Constipation, headaches, dyspepsia, ffaiITIsdi tongue, sour breath, pain III the right side, will admonish you of neglect. Dis cipline the recacitrant organ at once with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and expect prompt relief. Malaria, rheumatism, kid ney complaint, nervousness and debility are thoroughly removed by the Bitters.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
shnke Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for. sweating, callous, hot tired. aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE Write to Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. N.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Thunder-Like Tones.

"I really couldn't afford to let you board with me this summer" said an old farmer to a city man with a very deep bass voice.
 "Why not?" roared the basso- -profundo in tones that rattled the dried squashes in the rafters.
 Because whenever you talked or sang your voice would sour all the milk in my cellar." Judge.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25

With heavy shoe in her hand, a Chicago bride of three weeks sat discon- soiate at midnight, waiting for her caroasing husband. There was a stealthy footstep, aud it entered her room. It proved to be that of burglar. She gave him whack on the juguIar. aud he dropped unconscious.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Strong Probabilitv of It.

"Is it fact that Miss Frost has cool million in her own name?V
 l wouldn't be surprised if she had. Her father was in the ice business, you know. ."- Cleveland Leader
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-08-06
A WHITE MAN THIS TIME
PRIVATE CITIZENS IN WASHINGTON
CAPTURE CARR.
He Assaulted a Young Girl n Week Ago
Hid In Barn-The Police
Were Lax.

Washington. Aug. 5-After more than
a week of searching by the police. James
Carr. young white man who assaulted
white girl, was to-day captured by pri-
vate citizens The case has attracted
much more than ordinary attention on
account OF the laxity OF the police In ar
resting Carr.
Carr was located last night In the at
tic OF house within "A few squares of
the house where the crime was perpe-
for him three different times. When dis
covered he was chased by a crowd OF
citizens. but made his escape. assaulting
a woman and knocking down Il man ana
getting away before the police arrived.
Carr was not discovered again till early
this morning. when he sneuked out of the
stable where he had been hiding and
went TO the house Of "A man named Fow-
ler whom he knew. and begged for a
womans dress In which 10 disguise him
self. Fowler told him to go back 10 the
stable and hide till the dress could be
gotten. When Carr was gone Fowler
sent out an alarm. and going 20 the stable
I'm company with muscular cabman. the
two overpowered Carr after fierce fight
and turned him over To the police.
The methods OF the police In this case
have aroused the district commissioners
to a thorough investigation Of the police
department and reorganization Is now
looked for.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-08-06
NAVAHOE WINS THE CUP
The Finest Contest Ever Sailed in
American Waters.
VIGILANT WAS ALSO FAST
The Old Cup Defender Crosses the Line
First-Not Enough to Save the
Raoe-It Was Only a Ques-
ton OF Seconds.

Newport. II. l.. Aug. 5.-Royal
Phelps CAROLS yacht Navahoe won
the Goelet cup for sloops to-day by
defeating Percy Chublls' Vigilant in
not only the most interesting race sail
ed for one of these cmblems, but
probably the finest contest ever sailed
between the big sloops in American
waters. Cclonla took the schooner
cup, hut as Emerald. The only other
entry In this class, failed to come out.
Vice Commodore Postley went over
the course I'm the most lonesome man
ner.
The weather. though a cold north
east drizzle at the start. improved all
the afternoon and the finish was made
In cracking breeze. The wind
throughout the race was steady, and
there was no complaint of fiukes.
Nigilant led AT the start, but Nava-
hoe turned the first mark ahead and
kept her lead until within three miles
of the finish. when Nigilant passed
her. Only 25 feet seemed To separate
the boats as they rushed across the
line. which was not enough to gave
Viglant the race. and Navahoe won
by four minutes. q seconds, corrected
time, The threatening weather kept
all but dozen of the 200 sailing craft
I'm Newport harbor from witnessing
the contest between the two big
sloops.
Throughout the race between the
Herreshoff boats II was a question q
seconds and not minutes. and In Inc
end the better skipper won. The hand
ling of Navahoe by Captain Aubrey
Croker was mastery. while the grand
old cup defender OF sS was twisted
about In a manner that almost
brought tears to the eyes Of the
Nachtsmen.