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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
SPIRITS AZ COMMAND.
Magician kei1ar Expiains an Ias
geni0us C0ntrivance.


II you are interested in spirituaiism
ponder moment over the following
curious bit Of mechanism. which has
been invented by Prof. Kellar. As will
be seen, the object of the mechanism Is
to give a plausible explanat ton Of the
so.called astral body about which he
places small chest or closet about q
yard high. There Is a simple curtain at
the back. and the chest. which Is open
toward the upper part. Ia closed by two
swinging wooden doors. In II arc
placed several sonOrOus instruments.
such rs bells. and also several states,
on none of which does any writing ap.
pear.
When this Is done the closet Ia re.
ligiously closed. 1t Ia evident to the
audience that no human being could
flnd room In such small place. and
that a dwarf. no matter how light he
may be, would lnfalllbly crash through
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
In tho CauNPloo,

A tourist In the Canary Islands says:
II know nothing moro cheerful to
tho vagabond than tho readiness Of
friendship among the common people
Of the Canary Islands. Go where you
win abroad you may shake tho hama
Of tho beggar, loafer, peasant aud cot.
tager. All havo the Same FREQ aud
hearty welcome for you. They Soon
to delight In outlnndish acquaintance,
and II you happen to be woman you
instantly appeal to their better selves.
Here, a. elsewhere. I have kindly nom.
cries OF people whose names ! never
knew and who did not know mine.
remember driving by diligence with
q brave and heroic.looklng young gcn.
tleman, beautifully clad. He wore
long boots, radiant linen. velvet brooch.
90, o short, smart Jacket and q widS.
brimmed hat.
"Men Of breeding might 90 40 far a.
his native village to acquire his per.
feet manners. Wondering who this
picturesque and operate young mau
might be. I afterward questioned the
diligence driver u rascal I had reason
to suspect Of stealing my bag. with all
my things. and tho wonderful bargains
In Or0tava lace and embroidery I had
driven. and learned that he was q vii.
lags butcher. 80 with all the trades
people here. ! wanted to match some
stun sold me by Q woman Of Orotava
down at Santa Cruz, and was Informed
I could apply to Don Pablo, or Don
Pedro, and then to Don Nicholas Of the
Puerto. Surnames are suppressed
every one ID still as well born a. they
were on the peninsula In the days OF
Lope de Vega-and the German ambas.
sador, asking for a servants creden.
tials. was presented with proof Of his
descent from o Gothic klng."-G0od
Words,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
A Lucky "SpeO,"

Several days ago the schooner Rob.
ert I. Carter struck ON Alden's Rock,
and to all appearances was total loss.
Nautical experts agreed that she would
leave her bones there, and her owners
stripped her and sold the hulk to
Charles Bartlett. Of this city who
bought It for so on ',spec." Last night 4
wind and tide doated the schooner OF,
and. to the amusement OF the salts, she
came drifting up the harbor. Bartlett
had her towed In. She is worth S45, 900,
and has besides cargo Of 1900 tons OF
coal, most of which Is salable.-Port.
land (Me.) special Boston Herald.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13

Tom an me h Twin happy an peacefm
again. We 90 to bed at half past 8.
The children gets all their share at
meal times. red up when feel will.
In. Tom says It's too good to last.
He says she'll come back one Of these
days. Do you think she willT
20, surely notr'
II hope not" returned the little WON.
an. smiling brightly. But the next In.
slant she cast toward the door fur
tive glance that was dark with dread.
"wc'vc got shet Of Mary Mason I know,
but--will we stay shetT'--Chicago Trib.
une.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
A FREAK AMONG FLOWERS.
vcnus' Fly Trap and Its Almost
Human Action.

venue Ely Trap ana Its Almost
Human Action.
Now and again, in exploring Ameri-
can woods and swamps, bOtanists have
come across floral curiosities that nj.
most bridge over the great gulf that
divides the animal and vegetable king
doms, says the Designer. One Of these,
to be met with nowhere In the world
snve in North Carolina, Is scientlfcal.
~ classified as dionoca inuscipula. but
Ii colloquinlly known as "venus' hy
trap"
In appearance the extraordinary
plant Is prcttily but unassumingly the
lcaflcss flower stem, running from six
to eight inches In height and sur.
mounted by cluster Of five petalled
blossoms, rising erect like a rosette.
like bed Of leaves. 1t Is In the edge Of
the leaves that the death.dealing mp.
pnrntus Is set--for this modest little
plant, which Is 80 delicate that It dies
Of the slightest injury to root or stem.
sustains Its life by feeding upon the
unwary insects that chance to alight
upon Its leaves, enticlng them to their
destruction by cxuding from the edges
Of Its fatal trips viscous fuid, some.
what resembling honey.
The traps consist Of two soft, vel.
vety leaves, fringed with delicate bris.
ties and hinged together on one side.
The unsuspecting fly, lurcd by the
honey, allghts on these bristles In an.
ticipation Of feast, but at tho first
touch Of It's feet tho hinges close, the
two leaves come together, tho bristles
interlOck. and the hapless insect Is i'm.
prisoned In cell from which escape
Ii impossible.
Under the stimulus Of the victims
struggles the tiny glands with which
the inner walls Of the trip are furnish.
cd pour forth q secretion which Oar.
win analysed a. q vegetable gastric
Juice. resembling that which insures
digestion In animal life. Under the in.
fiuencc Of this curious fluid. the fly ID
actually digcstcd alive. and Ito Juices
being extracted the trip doors arc re.
opened and the skeleton IL flung out.
The scientists declare that the plant
unquestionably lives upon the Juices
Of ito victims, but one or two expert
florists take exception to this state.
mcnt. II ID worthy Of note that, al.
though the habit Of the plant 10 car.
nivorous, experiments have proved
that Il lives longer and thrlvcs better
when % Enclosed that no insects cau
reach it-n superabundance of Ito fa.
vortte diet apparently rendering II
oven moro delicate than II 10 by m.
ture. Tho set Of muscles controlling
it, leaves are said to resemble those
Of the human eyclids.-New York Her
MD.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
A Cure.

Jones-Sillibub has medicine which
he declares Ia sure cure for heart dis.
ease.
Smith-Did It cure him?
JOnes-Yes; It gave him such a fright.
full attack of indigestion that he forgot
all about his heart.-Halper's Bazaar.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13

Of tho same color as tho background.
and which. therefore. cannot be seen
by the audience. 1t Ii this little fellow
who plays the boisterOus role Of a tur.
bulent spiri,, md who furthermore
makes such unearthly din with the or.
chestra and writes such thrilling mes.
sages on the states.
This Ii an ingenious trick, and. the
principle once understood, It can DO
readily mastered. Unlike some other
loss ingenious tricks, 1t does not call
for any special study or any abtruse
calculations. 1t IL Of timely interest
Just now because It shows how easily
an audience can be duped by an adrOit
practical Joker.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
Tho Right Man.

Casey-Comc. quick! A man laved so
Of a rope and got hurried!
DR.. Oxx-But l can't help him. my
man; I'm veterinary surgeon.
Casey-Thin, begorra, yer jist the
mon, fer no wan but a jackass would
lave go Of a rope fifty feet from the
ground!
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
Rice Eaters.

Rice constitutes the chief article of
diet Of more than 10000. 900 people In
British India.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
Free Libraries In Gotham,

New York's appropriation for free
libraries has been increased this year
from sos, 900 to $4,000.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
All the Bettore

He-We seem to have got here rath.
er too soon, the house II quito empty.
She-All the better; every one win bs
able to get good view Of me az they
come iu.-Plck-Me-Up.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13

When you md It hard to keep warm,
It . q sign Of old age. We have no,
BEEN warm for three days.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13
Ohio WIN Have to Humn.

The same man was elected In WILL
iamsburg. Maine. the other day, with.
out opposition. to seven different Offices.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13

The old.fashioned copper. or lc piece,
was Q little more than an inch
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-03-13

Give man . half q chance. and b
VIII tell bis secrets b Q woman.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY IN THE VALLEY.

The Decoration exercise held at the
Valley church on last Monday by the
Silas Casey Post, G.. A. r., were en-
joyed by all present. At 2 o'clock p.
M. the old veterans were formed in
line at the church by Comrade John
Buckley, whose 80 years service under
told gloryn seems to sit lightly and
even pleasantly upon his broad Shout
ders. and marched in column to the
cemetery and formed around the tomb
of Comrade Nichols, where after the
usual exercises, the grave was decora-
ted. and the column then continued its
march to each tomb containing the
ashes of old soldiers where it was halted
and the grave decorated, and the line
Of march directed back to the church.
AS the head of the column reached the
door Mrs. Doctor Wright played a
march on the organ which was con-
tinued while the old veterans marched
down the isle to their seats. The reg
Mar program was then commenced:
Music by the choir; Reading OF Orders
by Adlt. of the Post, John II. Blair
Feeding of the Blue and the Gray by
Commander, w. III. Thacker. Rev.
r. r. Over. who was advertised to take
mart in the exercises being unavoldably
detained, Comrade Court, an OLD VET
eran from West Sound, who mace 9
splendid record fighting IN defence q
his country during the war, ana Ior
nastime and amusement composed ana
wrote several campaign songs dur1ng
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03

the late political war, was pressed into
service and made q most interesting
speech, criticising, and justly too, the
neglected and dilapidated condition in
which some of the old soldiers graves
were found. Following was music and
the reading of the Lincoln speech on
the battle field of Gettysburg, by Com
rade Blair. A very interesting feature
of the proceedings, was splendid re-
cital of a beautiful war poem, by Com
rade Crook, who was introduced as q
veteran who had served bravely two
countries and under two flags.
Music and singing was interspersed
through the programme, and was
conducted by Doctor and Mrs. G.
s. Wright, Misses Addie Dightman,
Nellie Sweeney and Amelia Jensen,
and was such as to call forth words of
praise from all who had the pleasure of
being present, especially from visiting
friends, and at the close of the exercises
Commander w. III. Thacker, in a few
well chosen words, thanked the ladies,
on behalf of the post. for their kindness
in furnishing the music. The church
was crowded to its full seating capacity
and flowers were in prOfusiOn.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03

les and statements regarding the new
revenue law, and some seem to think
that radical changes have been made
regarding that part of the law relative
to roads. There is no change whatever
IN this respect and the law stands as
1t did last year. The voters of each
road district can vote a road tax of
anything from l to 10 mills, but in
their failure SO to do, the county COM
missiOners have vested in them the
power to levy said tax to an amount
not to exceed mills.
Some time ago the enterprising citi-
zens of Waldron petitioned the gov
eminent postal officials for the estab-
llshment of a steamboat mail service
to their island, and in that petition
and also by strong personal letters,
stated their position plainly and well.
In letter received from Senator John
Il. Wilson, he states that it has been
impossible for him to get the postal
authorities to extend the Island mail
service now on account of the very
heavy additional expense that would
necessarily be incurred, and also stat
ing that the present receipts of the
Waldron office will not warrant any
change Of this character at present.
The people of Waldron have been
greatly lncOvenienced and handicapped
by not having better mail facilities, but
it now looks as though they would:have
to grin and bear it a while longer. and
make another attempt at some future
date.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
THE DAVIS-CROOK WEDDING.

The marriage of Miss Mary Crook,
daughter of Mr.. William Crook, of
Roche Harbor, to Captain Herbert
Davis, master of the steamer Roche
Harbor, was solemnized Tuesday eve
ming, May 25th, at the residence OF
Rev. Thomas J. Weekes, Presbyterian
minister, at Tacoma, Wash.
The bride was attended by Mrs.
Sarah Sandwich, Of Roche Harbor, as
maid of honor, and the groom by Mr..
Isaac Sandwich, of Roche Harbor, as
best man.
The ceremony was followed by a
pleasant reception, after which the
bridal party left by the steamer Roche
Harbor for their home on our pictur-
esaue island of San Juan.
There was something Of the roman
tic in this marriage. Captain and Mrs.
Davis, with Mr.. and Mrs. Sandwich,
all prominent residents of San Juan
county. were formerly members of Rev.
Mr.. Weekes' congregation, the bride
and groom being mere children at the
time of the officiating clergyman's
first pastorate, the marriage of the at
PENDANTS, Mr.. and Mrs. Sandwich, be-
ing solemnized by Rev. Mr.. Weekes 2e
wears ago; so that the Tacoma dominic
was much surprised and gratified when
the happy quartet of his old Sunday
school scholars and parishioners unex.
pectedly presented themselves at his
home in Tacoma, Tuesday. May the
genial captain sail forth into the sea Of
life with his loving, gentle, trusting
wife: and safe from all adversely, upon
the bosom of that sea, his comings and
his golngs be.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
EAST SOUND LOCAL NOTES.

Quite bit of excitement in the min
ing world.
Mrs. Bessie Geoghegan is in What
com visiting friends.
Miss Ruth Sutherland is visiting
friends in Fairhaven.
Mr.. Thomas Lavell spent Sunday at
East Sound, this week.
Mrs. Caldwell, of Pole pass, is visiting
Mrs. VIM. J. Dickson, of this place.
Mrs. L. M. Durkee, of Langdon, is
visiting her many friends at East
Mrs. A. H. Sitter, of Friday Harbor,
is visiting Rev. w. j. Dickson and
family.
A number of East Sound people at
tended memorial exercises at West
Sound, Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Harrison, of Roche Harbor,
is visiting her sister Mrs. E. B. Harri-
son, of this place.
Mr.. Thomas Gill, of Whatcom, has
been the guest of Mr.. Bertram Buxton
for the past week.
Miss Matte Showers and little Miss
Louise Hastings, left Wednesday for a
few weeks visit with friends in Tacoma.
Rev. VIM. J. Dickson returned Sat-
urday from Mt. Vernon, where he had
been for a week attending convocatlon.
Mr.. George MacCauley, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. &. ii.
Showers, returned to his home at Monte
Christie, Monday.
One return received this week from
the assayer showed that ore taken from
the Harrison and Adams claim, yield
ed $21. O3 per ton. Hurrah for Orcas.
The members of the M. E. church
gave an ice cream social this week at
the parsonage, which cleared them $!4.
A very pleasant evening was spent by
all with games and refreshments.
Rev. VIM. J. Dickson preached a
most excellent sermon at the close OF
memorial services, Sunday afternoon.
Memorial services were also held at the
Episcopal church on Monday after
noon.
The orchardists held a meeting at
library hall, Friday evening, and ei-
| fected the organization OF a hOrtlcui.
tural society, elected officers, etc. Let
the good work go on. This is exactly
what we need. EAST SOUND.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03

Mr. Isaac Horner, proprietor of the
Burton House, Burton, w. Va, and
one Of the most widely known men in
the state was cured of rheumatism
after three years of suffering. He says:
II have not sufficient command OF
language to convey any idea of what [
suffered, my physicians told me that
nothing could be done for me and my
friends were fully convinced that moth
ing but death would relieve me of my
suffering. In June, 1894, Mr.. Evans,
then salesman for the Wheeling Drug
Co., recommended Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. At this time MY foot and limb
were swollen to more than double their
normal size and it seemed to me my
leg would burst, but soon after began
using the Pain Balm the swelling be-
gan to decrease, the pain to leave, and
now I consider that I am entirely
cured"
The Is and SO cent sizes for sale by
drug department San Juan Trading Co.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03

"For three years we have never been
without Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhna Remedy in the house, /"
says A. H. patter, with r. G: Atkins
& Co., Indianapolis, Ind, land my
wife would as soon think OF Delng
without flour as bottle of this Rene
DIV in the summer season. we nave
used it with all three of our children
and it has never failed to cure-not
simply stop pain, but cure absolutely:
1t is all right, and anyone who tries it
will find it so.n
For sale by drug department San
Juan Trading Co.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
wALDRoN NOTES.

Mr.. Ethan Allen has just finished
about ninety rods of ditch.
Sam Olson, an old Puget Sounder,
il stopping on Waldron. He is fishing
for dogfish.
William Doucett went to Anacrtes
last week looking for work, but re-
turned saying that he could find none.
John Lawson was fishing at the
north of Waldron the other day and
his gear was carried under by tide and
it did not come up until the next day.
WALDRON.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
ROCHE HARBOR NEWS BRIEFS.

Decoration services were held here
Sunday evening. The exercises con-
sisting chiefly of songs, ROTATIONS and
short addresses.
Master Fred McNIillin, who has been
in California for the last eight months
attending the military school, returned
home Monday to spend the holidays.
VIM. Pratt, of Whatcom, stopped
off here Saturday, we suppose, to see
our young girls. It's no wonder that
so many of our boys left the city Sun
day. Boys don't allow the Whatcom
boys to bluff you out that way.
Having made several attempts to
commit suicide, Captain Herbert Davis
has finally succeeded, and has taken
unto himself a partner in the person of
Miss Mamie Crook. We wish the
couple long and happy life together.
Several of our young men left town
Sunday and finally brought up at Fri
day Harbor and the Valley. All were
home the next morning, however,
having a pretty smile on their faces
apparently having made a successful
expedition. DAME.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
I Land Office at Seattle, Wash. !,
! Wednesday,. Nav 18th. 1897.

LAM OIQC0 aC O0dCCl0, w 6SQ.,
Wednesday, May 18th, 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
~ lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of Superior
Court, at Friday Harbor. Washington, on
Saturday, June Goth, 1897, viz:
WILLIAM ID. TIT.
Homestead application No. 1O,92O for
lot of Sec. 80, TIP. Sc N. r. 2 w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
Thomas Tharald, Joseph Stickney, A.
HI. Sitter and Newton Jones. All Of Fri
day Harbor, Washington.
WIN. ID. O'TooLE. Register.
First publication May Goth, 1897.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
WEST SOUND NEWS NOTES,

Mr.. Belisle's son Is slowly recovering
from hisrecent illness.
Mr.. Chas. Bastard, mate on the
steamer Buckeye, was at home last
week on a visit.
Mr.. Chalmers, Bert Chalmers, Miss
Della LaPlant and Miss Phillie vi
errier went to Friday Harbor, Friday,
IN Mr.. Bert Chalmers fast sailing
slOOp Juanita, returning the same day.
Mr.. Peter Sheets met with a bad &C
cident Friday. Willie LaPlant was
splitting wood when the ak flew off the
handle hitting Peter on the leg inflict-
ing very bad cut. He is going around
ON crutches now.
Decoration day at West Sound was
appropriately observed. The people
on this end of the island honor the
brave boys who fell in defense of the
country in which they live. The pro-
cession formed at Mr.. Smaby's store
and marched to the church. A short
address was given by our esteemed
comrade Rev. w. Dickson, after which
the children decorated the mound,
that was raised in honor of the dead,
with beautiful flowers. After these
exercises, Comrade Freel's squad fired
a salute and then marched into the
church. Upon entering the church
everyone was surprised to see one of
the best floral exhibitions ever seen on
Orcas island and the people of this
place wish to extend their thanks to
Mr.. Gibbs, Mrs. McLachlan, Mrs.
Henry Cayou and others for their flo
raj donations. The program was we'll
rendered; the address given by Mr..
James was fine, also that of Mr.. Gray.
Mrs. Shorey presented a life size bust
of Gen. U. S. Grant, drawn by herself
with crayon, which was appreciated by
all. One Of the most beautiful floral
gifts was a handsome cross of roses, the
handiwork of Miss Lille Marold, of
Shaw island. The following program
was rendered:
PROGRAM-PART FIRST.
Recitation ................s. MIR. Lewis.
Song, duett.....Miss Cayou and Miss Reed.
Recitation, selected........ Miss l.. Marold.
Song. Pleasant Valley Quartette.
Reading .......Miss M. Pressy.
PART SECOND.
Music. .Glee CluD.
Remarks ..............Mr. James.
Hail Columbia. West Sound Band.
Recitation. ''To Arms. ......Mrs. Shorey.
Song, ''Red, White and Blue" .............. -.
TabIeau. Miss Nellie Milne and Chas.
Metzler.
Song, Marching On' ......".....Eight Male
Voices.
Music, selected. Band.
Reading. ..-.. .......:.:.... Charles Metzler.
Side by Side" ......... Miss Lou Waksfield.
Song, selected: :;:..::......::..... John Barker.
'The Army Of Knitters" Flight Ladies.
Recitation Miss Lille A. MarOld.
SOng..... West Sound Quartette.
"COming Home" Miss Nellie Milne.
Violin Solo, selected......W. j. Court and
Miss ShOrey.
America. Miss M. Shorey and Audience.
SCRIBE.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Seattle, WASH, May IL, 1897.

Seattle, WASH, May IL, 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the Superior
Court, at Friday Harbor, Washington, on
Friday, July End, 1897, viz:
SAMUEL ID. ROBERTSON
Homestead application number IA, 100
for the w Ne /; Lot 4,Sec. 8, Twp. 36, N.
r. w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Payton Reddick, John w. Gray, VIM.
Emch and Samuel Moore, all of Olga,
Washington.
WIN. D. O'TooLE. Register.
Date first publication May ID, 1897.
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