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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Ruahed.

The Poets Wife-Algernon, I wish
you would
The POet-Please don't break my
train of thought. am writing poem
for the midsummer number of the Fid-
dlestlcks magazine and the editor says
unless have it ready by II o'clock to-
morrow he will have to close the forms
without it.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
A. she Looked at II.

Mr.. Plimley-Yes, still hope, some
day, to place my name upon the scroll
Of fame.
Miss WILKINSON, you think Fame
is going to bring her scroll around and
roll your cigarettes for you while you
are working the chisel, do you?
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Precious manhood Chronic, special and
private diseases scientifically treated ana
CURED by Dr. E. M. Radcliffe, the cham
pion specialist of the Pacific coast. Urin-
ary and Kidney Troubles, Lost Manhood.
Varicocele. Rupture, treated according to
latest and best methods known to medical
science. DR.. E. M Radcliffe, 265 Morrison
St. Portland, Or.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Unhappy WIVES IND HUSBANDS.

~ rnsl,sh uaper several years ago
stafed that In the year 1854 there were In
London, 1132 runaway wives. 2348 runaway
husbands; lr75 married people legally di-
vorced. 1885 living in open warfare; lS.No
living in private Observation-Disclosures; b. 80
living In mutual indifference; while only
$40 were regarded as happy: ~ nearly
happy and Is perfectly happy.
An American philosopher, after study.
ing the facts and circumstances Of the
cases. has come to the conclusion that all
this discord In families is the offspring Of
, disease In some form or another. and that
In q great majority Of cases diseases may
!, be entirely removed and husbands and
wives made entirely happy. 1t has been
done In innumerable Instances. and what
has been done heretofore, may be repeated.
The following are few cases where
whole families have been made perfectly
happy by removal Of the diseases which
produced discord.
Names that can be referred to cured by
DR.. Darrin. at 265 Morrison street.
c. v. Fowler, Yakima, WASH, total
deafness in one ear. cured In 10 minutes;
also pterygium. or fleshy growth was
removed from the eye, which had nearly
rendered him blind.
Samuel Jackson. Highland. Or. deafness
70 years: cured.
Mrs. Susie Tompkins. Milwaukee. Or.
diseases peculiar to women and sleepless-
ness cured IN one month.
Charles Hand. Taylor street. Portland.
discharging ear, nine years; cured.
s. 4 Whitehous, Monmouth. Or, deaf
ness and ringing noises in the ear u years;
restored.
Mrs. H. s. Young, Huntington, WASH.
kidney and liver complaint. dyspepsia and
general debility; cured.
Charles Christerman, Portland. Or,
scrofulOus catarrh SO bad that destruc-
ton of his nose was threatened. and had
become SO offensive that 1t was sickening
both to himself and friends: cured.
To the Editor: For over two years I
have been sorely afflicted with skin
.. disease. species of eczema. The Itch
ing sensation was terrible to. bear. Through
am restored. My brother was also cured
Of skin disease. Refer any one to US
at Us Baker street, Portland.
AMOS SWEETHEART.
DR.. Darrin gives free consultation at 265
Morrison street, Portland. Or. from 10 to
and to daily. All durable chronic,
acute and private diseases confidentially
and successfully treated. Circulars and
question blanks sent free to any address.
and correspondence solicited. Most cases
can receive home treatment after one
visit to the doctors Office. Batteries and
belts furnished, with full directions for
their use. Difficult surgical operations
6cIeutlHcdiiy peIAor1ucO. CIOSS cyes, 1uP-
ture. varicocele, hydrocele and structure
cured and guaranteed in every case.
Poor Man.
1.-THE ideal" exclaimed Mr.. Meek
tons wife, ''of sending man to con.
gress with three wivesl It's prepoe-
terous." That's what think" an
swered Mr.. Meekton, incautiously.
"He probably has all the trouble he
can attend to at home without bother
ing about his country. "-Washington
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
WAITING 60 Take HolA.

You know the misery Of Sciatica 10
awful. Well. If you love misery bet
ter than cure, let 1t 60 on, but st.
Jacobs Oil is waiting to take hold, sub
due the pain, and set you all right.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Four-fifths Of the ships in tho world
are built in the British isles.

No household Is complete without . bot
tie Of the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. It
Is . pure and wholesome stimulant rec
commended by all physicians. Don't ne
elect this necessity.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Its an awful thing not to know
where ones next meal ia coming from. .
Yes, but q good many Of us married
men are experiencing it since the gro
Gerry stores got advertising bargain
sales. "-Indianapolis Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP m
SAN FRANCISCO, Gal
1COA1vAALEs ~. NEW TORE.
Tho Runaway Bow,

Are there any marks by which h.
can be identified" asked the chief ~
police. preparatory to teegraphinp
NO." said the father of the boy who
had started to Minnesota to fight In.
dams. "but there will be when qet
hold OF him again. "-Cincinnati En-.
uuirer.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
One Good Turn Deserves Another.

The Testator-To my former cashier,
Schnipfer, l give and bequeath 5000
forms.
The Lawyer-What! To the man
who absconded with 5000 forms Of
your money?
The Testator-Oh, I'm not migrate
full! The fellow. you know, ran away
with my wife at the same time!Der
Floh.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

When coming to San Francisco 20 to
Brooklyn Hotel, 206-212 Bush street.
American or European plan. Room and
board $1.00 to ST. 80 per day; rooms so cents
TO $1.00 per day; single meals Is cents.
Free coach. Chas. Montgomery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Mr.. Jimson-Won't yo' sing some
thing for us, Miss Skylark?
Miss Skylark (modestly)-Wah, I'll
try, Mr.. Unison.
Mr.. Jimson-Suttinly, Miss Skylark,
suttinly-dat's wot meantLPuck..
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

JOHN POOLE, Portland. ORraox.
can give you the best bargains In general
machinery, engines, boilers, tanks, pumps,
plows, belts and windmills. The new
steel I x L windmill, sold by him, is un-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Good Reason.

A Friend-If you love her, old fellow,
why don't you marry her?
Bachelor Doctor-Marry her! Why,
she's one of my best patients!
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
mako sure.

There have been years of misery suf-
fered from . little nerve because St.
Jacobs Oil was not used to cure Neu-
ralgia. which Affected it Make sure
and DON'T wait.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
OPEN LETTERS FROM
Jennie E. Green and Mrs. Harry
Hardy.

JENNIE e GREEN, Denmark, Iowa,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 had been sick at my monthly
periods for seven years, and tried
almost everything ever heard Of, but
without any benefit. Was troubled
with backache, headache, pains in the
shoulders and dizziness. Through my
mother was induced to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
1t has done me SO much good. am
now sound and we'll"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
HE Choice

Mrs. Peck-If you had your choice,
would you rather be Kipling or Dewey?
HI. Peck-Dewey, of course. He's
much older than Kipling, but we must
remember that the admiral isn't mar
ried.
The crash that disturbed the neigh
bors was nothing, however, but the
slamming Of q door.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

They say great genluses are nearly
always absent-minded."
"Oh, pshaw! There's nothing In that
theory. Why, never forget things"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Want Kent In.

Mamma-Ain't you home from school
earlier than usual to-day?
Bobby-Yes, mamma; wasn't kept
In to-day.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
HE ReSpite.

"You seem to be happy over some
thingY'
II am. feel as gay as lark"
whats up?'
'My wife has gone away for three
weeks and shall not have to take any
medicine to keep of the grip until she
gets back"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
A NeedIess Question,

Househunter-How about the people
in the fiat abOve-have they any chill
dren?
Agent Mercy, no! The general Sec
rotary of the Mothers Mutual Expert
ence Association lives there.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Tommy-Goin' to the show ter-night,
Johnny?
Johnny-Naw. We're goin' to have a
free show at our house tonight. Pas
goin' to put down q carpet.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

To Ours Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money II It fails to
cure. 25c.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

There is a rosary in the British mu-
scum made of the vertebrae Of h
snakes bone. Another 10 composed of
rats teeth.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

No bird can fly backward without
turning. The dragon fly, however,
can accomplish this feat and outstrip
any swallow.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Bamboo writing pens are still ia.
vored in India, where they have been
in use for over 1000 years.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Not the ONLY One.

Mr.. Whingleby-Oh, you needn't feel
so uppish. You're not the only girl In
town.
Miss Flashleigh-No, I'm not the only
girl in town who has publicly an
nounced that she wouldn't have you II
YOU were the last man on earth.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

The only involuntary muscle COM
posed Of red or striped fibres 10 the
| heart.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

The Dutch fishermen kill the fish
caught as soon az they reach the shore,
while the French fishermen leave their
booty to die of suffocation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Dream Of tho Hoho

Dream Of tho Hobo,
nd never go to sleep ag'in II I
thort I'd have mother nightmare liks
that" sighed the weary hobo.
"Was it horrible?''
"The hOrTiblest l ever had.
dreamed I woI'a keg O. hard cider and
wor' a-wOrkin'. "-Detroit Free Praa.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

The highest mountain IL Mt Ever
est. in Thibet. ~, 009 fest or 81
miles.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Pure Tea
in packages
at grocers'
Schillings
Best

Remarkable success in treating an
eurisms by simultaneous injections OF
gelatine has been reported to the Paris
Academy of Medicine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Big Sewing Machine.
The largest sewing machine in the
world is said to be in operation In
Leeds. 1t weighs $500 pounds, and
sews cotton betting.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Want Of air kills man in nve min
utes. want Of sleep In 10 days. want Of
water in q week.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
THE COMIC PAPERS

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer
full to Old or Young-Funny selec'
tions that Everybody Will Enjoy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
In the Ear West.

Madam" said the leader Of the COM
mittee, 1--WE have just hanged your hus-
band by mistake"
ooh, don't known said the lady,
airily.
No man is a hero to the wife of his
bosom.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYprp AZ =,

The 1cHLNcE OF SYRUP Of nes
Is due not only to the ORIGINATE.
simplicity of the combination NV. And
to the care and skill with which :: al:o
manufactured by scientific nroa y =
known to the CALIFORNIA FIo ses
Go. only. and we wish to impress s,Aor
all the importance of purchas;na, p eSa
true and original remedy. Az "a. ne
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufa as 'as
by the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRrp ~
only, q knowledge of that fact 70,
assist one In avoiding the wort,, nu
limitations manufactured BY other ss
ties. The high standing Of the cp s.'
FoRNIA FIa SYRUP Co. with the m MAJ
cal profession, and the satisf.os sul'
which the genuine Syrup of F;os S
given to millions of families o., la'
the name of the Company eua-s a.s
OF the excellence of its remedy T.
far in advance of all other lav.,;..
as it acts on the kidneys, liver ~
bowels without irritating or weaL.S
ing them, and it does not grippe M,
nauseate. In order to get its benesc;.,
effects, please remember the nam. :.
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP en-
SAN FRANCISCO, Gal
ACOA6vAAAAs ~. NEW YORV ~
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

The yellow silk spider Of Ceylon 10
perhaps the largest Of his species. His
average weight is nine ounces.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Transportation.

"The money Market" Mr.. Wallace
began, with that superior air q man
assumes when he talks Of public Ques-
tons to his wife-'the money mar
ket@"
(Which reminds me-" Mrs. Wallace
interrupted.
Reminds you Of what, woman
"That you haven't given me the mar
ket money yet."-Boston Traveller.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Time He Moved.

"Why do you call this the court
room?" asked the man who was look
ing over the house Of the man who was
trying to sell 1t.
did say courtroom? Mere force Of
habit. / have seven unmarried daugh-
ters."-Detroit Free Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Crusty, as Usual

Benedict see that Chicago man Is
suing for a divorce on the ground that
he was hypnotized when he got mar
ried.
O'Batch-I wonder II any man ever
got married without first being hyp.
Noticed?
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
PONDER OVER IT.

A prominent building owner, with years
of experience, gave the following instruc-
tons to his architects: Il have had my
experience with kalsomines and other
goods claimed to be just as good as Ala
bastine. l want you to specify Alabastine
on all my walls; do not put on any other
manufacturers dope, if they furnish it for
nothing. Alabastine is right, and when l
shall cease to use it / shall cease to have
confidence In myself or my own judgment. !"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

st. Jacobs Oil cures Rheumatism.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Neuralgia.
St. Jacobs Oil cures Lumbago.
st. Jacobs Oil cures S0iatica.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sprains.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Bruises.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Soreness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Stiffness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Backache.
st. jacobs Oil cures Muscular aches,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Sad cass.

A Sad Case.
"Emeline has the blues again.
@What's the matter nowT
ssWell, she had to spend the 65 cents
she had saved toward going abroad
Detroit Free Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Practically In Love.
"What do you think? Papa asked
Jack II he expected to get any money
In marrying me-"
"Was Jack insulted"
'Insulted? He told papa that a GOOD
home was more of an object to him
than wages."-DetrOit Free Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

As rule tears do not accom- pany
baby's cries until it il three months
old.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Filipino Weapons.

The bola, with the fringed handle, b
most in use. 1t is terrible weapon,
and the natives are remarkably dexter
GUS with 1t. As q machete Is to the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
POSTAGE etamp Worth A2n

The highest value Of IN English post.
age stamp IL $25. The stamp Il Of OBJ.
long shape and very seldom used.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Bingle-My wife and l haven't spoken
to each other for two weeks.
Banks Gracious, old man, what's
up?
Bingle-rm paying her board at
Southern resort where they have no
long distance telephone connections.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Professor Proctor asserts that 100.
600, 900 people lived and died in
America before COlum bus discovery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Jones-Why the deuce does tibet boot
black keep after me ter have my shoes
polished? I'm sure they don't need 1t.
Newsboy-Guess he thinks yer feet
would be good ad fer him.-Exchange.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

In an article on Pekin, DR.. Gold
baum declares that pawn shop where
he can put up his wardrobe, seems to
be an indispens a BILE institution to the
Chinese merchant.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Judging the Man.

''They say Jobson has inherited $1O,-
OOO."
"That must be a mistake"
what makes you think sop
81 saw him less than an hour ago and
he was perfectly SOBER"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Safe from Drowning.
Winter Visitor Tin Florida)-1 should
love dearly to 60 sailing, but 1t looks
very dangerous. Do not people OFTEN
get drowned in this bay?
Waterman-No, indeed, mum. The
sharks never let's anybody DROWN
New York Weekly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
ecientific C1airvoyancy,

"De GabbletOn and his wife don't get
on so we'll together"
what makes you think sOY'
II notice he is paying her SO much
attention in public. "-Puck.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Oh. Go Ahead,

Mrs. Meddler-Not another word! 1t
is an outrageous scandal and not fit to
be repeated; not another word Of 1t Will
/ listen to.
Mr.. Meddler-But l haven't finished
yet.
Mrs ModdIar-Ohi Co ahQadi-Puck
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

A tax of two shillings upon every
chimney in England was collected for
81 years, from 1862 to. 1859.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

- The P1easantest, Most Powerful and
Effective Neverfailing Remedy TO.
W1R Ii Grippe, Cafarrh,
~ Rheumatism.
raass sAas Will cure any ache or pain known
In the human body. Send for trial bottle, 25c
This ohlea lasts 80 days only. Large bottle $500
doses OF DROPS each) NL00 or 3 for $50.
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO.
1877 and Tee Dearborn s., chlcsao.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

ScrofuIa-"Three years ago our son,
now eleven, had serious case OF scrofuia
and erysipelas with dreadful sores, dis.
charging and itching constantly. He could
not walk. Several physicians did not help
for sixteen months. Three months, treat
ment with Hoods Sarsaparilla made him
of it."-MRs DAVID LAIRD, Ottawa, Kas.
Nausea-"Vomlting spells, dizziness
and prostration troubled me for years.
Had neuralgia, grew weak and could not
sleep. My age was against ME, but Hood g
Sarsaparifla cured me thoroughly. Ny
weight increased from 125 to 143 pounds.
am the mother of nine children. Never
felt so well and strong since was married
as | do now" Mrs. NJ. A Waters, 1923 33d
street, Washington, d. C.
Eczema-"W had to tie the the hands
of our two-year-old son on account OF
eczema on face and limbs. No medicine
even helped until we used Hoods SarsaPa-
WICK, 1923 Montgomery ST., Paterson, N. j.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
"DurabMy is
Better Than Shoqv. +"

The 4uealth of the multi
r1illionaires Is not equal to
qood health. Riches 1vfhout
Health are a curse, and yet the
rich, the middle classes and
tie poor alike haze, in Hood s
Sarsaparflla, a valuable as
sistant in getting and main
tanning perfect health. It
never disappointS.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Horses In the Philippines are q curl
osity. The few that are raised in the
islands are too small to brand.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
Her Plan.

Mr.. Tozzleton with swelling muscles)
What would You do II you and were
all alone In the house and you should
see q burglar crawling through the
Window
Miss Dazeiey-Oh, l should stand
right in front Of the chair behind which
you were hid and, II possible, argue
with him until the folks came home.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
All He Exnected,

Mrs. Meddler-Oh! Go ahead!-Puck
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Possibly the Reason.
Il wonder why that ridiculous Miss
Skinner wears such awfully low-neck-
ed dressesY
II have pondered on the subject my
self and l can't tell why, unless she
wishes to show her age."-Indianapolis
Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16

Il noticed, Mr.. Starboard, that you
got the wishbone at dinner to-day.
What did you wishY'
II wished, madam, that there was
more meat on it."-New York Herald.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-16
PATENTS '''', : 4: .! :::::''

secure, introduce and sell patents. Our rest
tered attorney can get you patents direct HOE
the government without delay. Agents Waa!es
In every town to sell patented articles. Furnss
information furnished on request. kOOh o.'
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, PoRTLN"
OREGON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-06-18
Momentary Insanity.

What was at one time called emo
tional insanity has now developed :
new and. mcst alarming phase. 1t is
momentaKy insanity. The trouble with
this new disorder, which generally at
tacks women Oftener than men, is that
it doesn't stay long enough either to be
treated or to be avoided. but manages
to get in its work all the same and then
disappear. This is very annoying to
doctors and magistrates, for they can
not adapt either medicine or law to
persons who go insane at 3 minutes
past . aud recover their full sanity at
2:1O. A Miss Walters. who recently
jumped from a ferryboat in a taller
made gown of navy blue cloth, bell cut
and trimme | with broad black braid
and wearing hat decorated with or
chids and humming birds wings. is
case in point. Up TO the time of jump
ing she was sane. serene. rational and
modest. But nobody noticed her tailor
made suit or her hat. Then it struck
her suddenly, and over she went. Two
stalwart men jumped after her and
fought her madly for the possession of
her life, which they finally succeeded
in securing and dumping on the deck
in very sloppy condition. But by this
time she was sane. and when she came
to be arraigned for attempting suicide
she calmly explained that she just felt
like it at that moment-that was all
AS she snubbed both the men who res
cued her. there is a theory among the
deckhands that it was for that privi-
lege that she jumped overheard.