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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
rAe PRESIDENTS secRerARY.

Many aud Varied Duties This Gentle
man Has to Perform.
The posiuon Of secretary to the Pres
ident OF the United States Is an ardu-
Gus one. In the rendering of Its null
titudinous services 1t calls for the busl-
ness qualifications Of a methodical and
systematic clerk in the performances
Of the daily routine Of official work.
and the finesse Of practiced diplomat
In meeting and satisfactorily adjust
ing situations which naturally come be-
fore him as an intermediary between
the President and an assorted public,
each individual of which believes him
self entitled to portion OF the time
and interest of the chief executive.
The task of handling and answering
the White House mail is in itself no
small one. the President receiving from
200 to 1900 letters day. Important
or not, each of these communications
receives due attention, the secretary
carefully asserting and classifying
them, presenting some to the personal
attention of the President, referring
others to the department or person to
which each properly belongs, while all
receive courteous acknowledgment
from the Presidents representative.
The secretary is also required to meet
and dispose of the numerous visitors
who call on the President at times not
set aside for his public receptions, and
whose business ranges all the way
from that relative to the appointment
of Supreme Court judge or the Gov
ernor OF a turbulent territory to the
obtaining of the presidential autograph
for a school girls album.
To deal with this heterogeneous mass
In such a way as to best serve the ends
Of both business and courtesy, while
economizing his own time and easing
the strain on the Presidents personal
attention by selecting the really Inn
portant from the trivial questioning
the grain from the chaff-giving Of
tense to no one, and sending all away
with pleasant words and smiling faces,
requires endless resources Of tact and
good judgment. aa
The secretary Is also expected to keep
1t his fingers ends the details OF all
The official business Of the executive Of
See, and the President Is likely TO
send for him frequently each day to
consult kim regarding Official engage.
nents which have been made by him,
TO seek information and advise with
him upon some matter under considera.
ton, or, at moments notice, to bring
papers and data in some case demand
ing Immediate attention.--Success.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
The Conductor Got Even.


Conductors on street cars generally
haye good memories. One of the G.
street line was seen quietly smiling re
Gently, when a passenger said to him:
''You seem pleased"
81 am, and have reason to be. DID
ron see that woman who stepped on
the car q block below? Well, have
been looking for her for nearly six
weeks. About that long ago she passed
on on me when was in a hurry q
Canadian quarter. When I turned it In,
Of course, the company didn't accept
Canadian money, and that was one
quarter on this conductor. have kept
It In my pocket for six weeks, waiting
for that woman. To-day is the second
time l have seen her in my life. When
she paid her fare she gave me dollar
note, and in change she received back
her. Canadian quarter. Oh, yes; we 10
member faces about ~ well as most
people"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
Body Guard OF Female waYrsor.

Body guards Of all European sover-
eigns consist Of men chosen for. their
nne physique and great strength. The
King Of Siam, however. does not trust
the guardship Of his person to men. but
has bodyguard Of female warriors
400 strong.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
Temporary Cscape,

Editor ION new paper)-There's
one great pleasure in publishing a
new paper.
Owner-What's that?
Editor-We escape all those long
letters from "Old Subscriber"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

Fire win frighten almost any crea-
| ture. but II has no terrors Tor the driver
ant. which win dasD At Z glowing coal.
nx IL Jaw IN the burning mass snd
shrivel up IN the heat. a
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
RUSS HOUSE, Of San Francisco,

under the experienced management of j.
8. Young q Sons, has lately been extern
sively altered and reconstructed in every
department, at q cost of 5000, neithe,
pains nor money being spared in making
it first-class, up-to-date, home-like hotel.
The House is tire-proof and thoroughly
equipped throughout with all the modern
cOnyeniencesin vogue at the present time
in hotels. This established house is finely
located in the very heart-center Of bust
ness and hotel portion of the city. They
are noted for the excellence Of the table
they set. Their dining-room has now one
of the finest interiors of any hotel dining
room in the state. Their service through.
out is tirst-class. 81
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

"You wretchl You miscreanti Yov
worst Of villainsy' exclaimed the hero
Inc at rehearsal.
The heavy Villain. who had just Join
ed the company. looked patiently a.
grieved and said:I
"Excuse me; 10 that In the part, or
ara you acting A. stage managerr'-
washington Star.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
Not ALWAYS Gold That Glitters.

Mother - Why, George, I'm
ashamed of you, rubbing off the kiss
that Margery gave you.
Georgia. amt rubbin' it off; I'm
rubin it in.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
y he Understood.

/, She-I'm going over to South Bos'
ton to call on Mrs. Hopthorp.
He-Hasn't she seen that dress yeti
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
Temperate.

Buzehard-Er-did you ever see a
sea serpent? ss
Biffkins-How dare you sir! 1
always know when I've had enough,
sir.-BOston Post.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

No fewer than 587, 8S4 prisoners were
in the prisons of British India in
1899 1900, an increase of 81, 064 over
the number of 1891. OF this huge total
only "a, 555 were females, which is q
smaller proportion than in western
countries.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

1T has been my observation" said
the Savage Bachelor, that . man is
due to. feel his cheapest short time
after his wife begins the conversation
bylcalling him dearest. Indian
apois Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
The First.

I; When their first son was born Adam
is thought by some critics to have
remarked, not without much acerbity :
"Red hair! Wouldn't that jar
you. - 90
swell, I'm not presenting you
with any gold headed Gains, if l know
myself, {" retorted Eve, affecting in
difference, albeit secretly mortified to
.death.-Puck.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
, Worse Than q Widow.

Charitable Old Lady-Poor woman
And you are widow?
Beggar - Worse than widow.
ma am. Me 'usban's liyin', an !
, have to support him.-Tit Bits.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

He asks three great gifts-Health, Wealth and
Happness Then give him Garfield Tea; il
brings Good Health, pro- oles Happiness and
makes the pur- nit of - &, i4,'sibe.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

For weakness, stiffness and soreness
in aged people use Wizard OIL Your
druggist knows this and sells the oil.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

She-Has abe many friends in
society,"
He-Oh, yes; she hasn't been in
long you know.-Smart Set.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

A mother usually loves her son, but
she b soon compelled to draw the line
at picking wild ducks and skinning rab-
bitD.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infal-
lible medicine for coughs and colds.-N.
w. SAMUEL. Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. IL.
1900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
wish All A Merry Christmas.

And tell them of Garfield Tea which cures in.
digestion and liver disorders and insures the
return Of many Happy Christmas Dinners by
removing the cause of dyspel s'a and i'll health.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
A. Usual.

Teacher-Johnny, if cakes were 20
cents dozen and gave you 10 cents,
how many would you get?
Johnny-None. I'd get candy
Boston Herald.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
Hoods Cars0p0riLLd

II promptly neutralizes the acid In the
blood on which the disease depends. COM
pletely eliminates II, and STRENGTHENS tho
tystem against its return. Try Hoods
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's 6ooth-
Ing Syrup the best remedy to use tor their
children during the teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
BAD BLOOD,
BAD COMPLEXION,

The skin Is the seat of an almost end.
less variety Of diseases. They are known
by various names, but arc all due to the
same cause, acid and other poisons in
the blood that irritate and interfere with
The proper action Of the skin.
To have Q smooth, soft skin, free from
al ernption4 the blood must be kept pure
and healthy. The many preparations of
arsenic and potash and the large number
Of face powders and lotions generally
used in this class Of diseases cover up
tor . short time, but cannot remove pef.
manently the ugly blotches and the red,
dis6guring pimples.
Etor0af vlofIanoo % tho Ssrloo
81 q boa9fifsI 00nspI0xIoa
when such remedies are relied on.
Mr.. n. r. ohobe, s7o4 Lucas Avenue, 81. Louis,
No, says my daughter was alnicted for years
With disaguring eruption ON her face. which
sS :pa sss i.sss no e sws
q. May nedicines were prescribed, but with
out result, until We decided 10 try S. s S. and By
sss sns =: ar.s bottle So finished the eruption
eospieteiy and ieft her skin perfectiy smooth.
ehe q SOW seventeen years old, and mot q sign q
~ embersassing disease has ever returned.''
8. 8. S. ~ positive, unfailing cure for
the worst fofnis OF skin troubles. It Il
the greatest Of all blood purifiers, and the
emily one guaranteed purely vegetable.
Had blood makes bad compilations.
- - - puri6es and invigo-
SIS {: s :; 8; !: $. !:
skin active and healthy and in proper
condition to perform its part towards
Carrying Of the impurities from the body.
II you have Eczema, letter, Acne, Salt
Rheum, Psoriasis, or your skin 10 rough
and pimply, send for our book on Blood
and Skin Diseases and write our physi-
clans about your case. No charge what.
ever for this service.
swiFi sPlcific COMPANY. ATLANTA. a.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19
Rheumatism

, what 10 the use Of telling the rheumatic
that be feels as II his joints were being dis
lccatsdf Il "a
He knows that his sufferings are very
much Ike the tortures Of the rack.
What he Grants TO knotC. ID what Will per.
manently cure his disease.
That, according to thousands OF grateful
k~~<ivrnpfala IN d. .r.. .
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-12-19

puri6es and invigo-
rates the old and
makes new, rich blood
that nourishes the
body and keeps the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
the advantage of being adapted for

the advantage of being adapted for
use on a single tree or the side of q
house, where only one support is avail
able. OF course, it will not curve from
end to end like the ordinary hammock,
but it has a swinging motion OF its
own, and it can be made quite as COM
Portable for resting as those now in
use. The attachment to the tree Is made
by a ball and socket joint and the
two hooks, with the suspending cables.
the joint allowing the hammock to
swing laterally in substantially the
same plane. By providing duplicate
heads for suspending the hammock. it
can be moved around the, tree into
another position. as the day advances.
thus always keeping under the shady
side of the tree, and when not in use
it folds up fiat for storage in small
compass.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

provides a curved spring plate, slotted
to conform with the rows Of teeth in
the comb, with hinge at one end
to attach 1t to the side of the comb
frame. The plate is provided at it's
opposite edge with crinip extending
either part way or clear across, which
serves to lock the plate against the
back of the comb while the latter is in
use. When it is desired to clean the
curry-comb slight pressure of the
thumb on the locking crimp will allow
the plate to spring clear of the teeth
and assume it's natural curve again,
at the same time Kidding itself of the
dirt and hair which it has dslodged
from the teeth. The best feature of
the improvement is the curving of the
cleaner SO tnat 1t will fly clear of the
teeth without the necessity Of pulling
1t free with the hand.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
at is beautiful weather." said

at is beautiful weather." said she;
lets go for a walk"
YES" said he, cts lovely nigh
Well go for a prowl. We'd bett
take umbrellas, because it's raini
like everything"
Eyes, that's right" said she.
take umbrellas-two of them
They went out into the
slush that night and tramped
blocks. 1t was beautiful W
them. Finally they came
"You h2d better put t
in that stand to drip" s.
He put her umbrel'
and leaned his owr
wall in corner.
Wont your um
carpet?" she asked.
mo" said he; I'm,
l didn't put it up. y
Didn't you get wet?"
asked him.
"Oh, no." he replied.
ness. and he wondere
laughed so Gignific
Commercial AdveI
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

1t Is interesting to find prominent
French critic, Louis De Gramont, ad-
vocating the formal adoption of Eng
fish as universal language because
of it's simple syntax The recent dis
cussion at Paris of the proposed new
language Esperanto, an artificial con-
ltruction, has given a new interest
10 the subject and caused the jour-
nails to note the rapid extension Of
English. 1t is apparent that the
French cannot hope that their own
Epeech will ever regain its former
popularity among foreigners, and sta
tistics prove that unless the present
tendency shall change the language
of Shakespeare and Milton with
some important modifcations) will
pass into universal use. 1t is sig
aificant to recall that less than cen.
tury ago English was spoken by only
30 10000 people. Now it is the COM
mon speech of more than four times
that number.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Under the caption, "Our 60 old No
bility," Mainly About People, COM
menting on an advertisement in the
London Times of "nobleman of good
family" who is positively seeking the
post of private secretary to an Amer
ican or English millionaire" says:
Here is the triumph of plutocracy
over aristocracy with a vengeance,
and such sign of the times may well
startle even those admirers of the old
order who have watched with dismay
such previous portents as the gradual
conversion of Park lane into a mil
iionaires avenue, and acquisition OF
ancient baronial halls by members OF
the new tribe Of gold kings in vari-
Gus parts of the country. At this
rate, it may not be long before some
South African magnate will be able
to make the proud boast that every
member of his domestic establishment
from the maj -domo to the buttons
is to be found in Burke and De-
brett and is the descendant of an
cestors who came over with the Con-
Queror.."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

What, send man to state prison
for borrowing" an umbrella! Thus
are the most cherished traditions
ruthlessly destroyed in the name of
justice. What becomes of the saying:
There are two things made to be
lost-umbrellas and sinners?"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
Handy Barrel Roller.

Here is an invention which will be
appreciated by those who have had
occasion to handle barrels filed with
any heavy material. or even empty
ones, the device being intended for use
in steering and propelling the barrel
along much more rapidly than can be
done with the hands or feet. The in
ventor is Andrew G. Rowe. and h.
has designed the roller especj"'
use in -four mills, sugar
breweries, where t.
handle large "
In use the to-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Japan is badly in need of capital,
but its policy of forcing foreigners out
of business is hurtful. 1t has eX-
hausted it's own capital, but foreign
investors are at the mercy of the ma
tive courts. Trade is at a standstill
and mills are idle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Most Of the emigration from the
British isles still sets toward the
United States, notwithstanding the
earnest efforts the British govern
ment is making to divert it toward
the colonies. Last year 16S,S25 emf
grants left the United Kingdom and
81 percent came to America.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

The supreme court of West Vir.
ginia has decided that professor OF
the State university and teacher OF
public school are not public officers
but that the former is an employe un.
der contract to fill chair of learning
and the latter is an employe.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

The coal output for 1900 in the
United States was 267 ,545, ,444 tons.
This is the largest output the coun.
try has ever known. and puts her
practically in the lead of all other
coal-producing nations.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

It shows strange condition OF
loneliness when the Emperor of Aus.
tria has to make speech in French
to save the feelings Of his be-split
country.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
Single Tree hammock. .

The novelty Of the hammock shown
in the picture consists in its ability to
keep on the shady side of the tree at
all hours of the day, and it also has
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
Improvement in Currycombs.

Here is an improvement in curry.
combs which will be appreciated by
every horseman. as it will do in an in
slant the work he is apt to neglect un-
til it becomes absolutely necessary
from the clogging of the teeth with
hair and dirt The inventor is Oscar
S. Jennings, and in his invention he
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Andrew Carnegie says that his busi
ness now is giving. There are men
Who will be just as we'll pleased If
ne does not interfere with their plans
by taking a vacation and making more
money!
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Consul-General Mason reports from
Berlin that Germany's imports OF
American machinery and tools last
year aggregated 4757 tons, against 5Ss
tons from Great Britain and 3SS tons
from France. The German people also
bought 20,249 tons of agricultural ma
chinery and implements made in the
United States"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

The Bookman reports that only 40
British novelists are able to live on
the profits of their books. Perhaps
the others reverse Emerson's maxim
and run to high living and low think
ing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

No wonder the New York man who
wrote Never Trust a Women" COM
nitted suicide. A good many men
who do trust women are alive and
happy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Germany, which is supposed to lead
continental Europe in her electrical
manufactures, and to rank prominent.
nations, imported last year from the
United States 343 tons of electrical
machinery, 200 tons of steam engines.
STA tons Of blowing machinery, 331
tons of pumps and 20,249 tons of ag-
ricultural machinery and implements.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Quite a controversy has arisen in
England as to the relative merits of
American and English locomotives.
AS bearing on this controversy there
is no disputing the weight of the fact
that last year upward of $50 Ameri-
can locomotives were exported, at an
average price of $4,000 each. If for
eign railroad managers had not pre-
ferred American locomotives they
would have bought all their engines at
home.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

The total undeveloped energy OF
Niagara Falls is estimated by elec'
trical experts at 100000 horse pow.
or
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Some idea Of the growth of wealth
among Americans may be formed from
a recent announcement by the presi-
dent of the University of Chicago,
Eho said that his institution would
establish affiliated preparatory
schools in Europe to give an oppor-
tunity to college youths who are trav-
cling abroad to continue their studies.
The first branch will be in Paris, and
the next in Berlin. The number of
students from the Chicago university
who spend their holidays in Europe
must be large to warrant this enter
prise.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Mr.. Rockefeller gave a hard pre-
scription to the graduating class OF
Chicago university in saying to them:
"If you are to succeed in life it will
be because you are masters of your
Selves" A wiser than Rockefeller
said that che that ruleth his spirit is
greater than he that taketh city,"
Self-mastery Of strong nature is the
greatest of victories. A man who Is
ruled by his temper or by any other
of his passions is not master of him.
self. One who is the slave OF any ap-
petite has cruel master. Mastery
of self means more than self-control-
it includes self-possesaion; the alb.
solute power over and direction of all
the faculties of mind and body. Very
few men have complete mastery OF
self And this is perhaps why there
are relatively so few complete and
conspicuous successes in the higher
and the more strenuous walks of life,
reflects the New York World.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

OF more than 10000, 100000 checks
used annually in the United States
about $4,000 are raised"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Like many other novelties, the shirt
waist is having a hard fight for it's
life. Nearly 20 pupils of the East
ern high school in Washington were
sent home one day recently for ap-
trouble in the school management in
consequence. But in a high school in
Chicago two of the most popular
women teachers" told the perspiring
boys of hot morning that they might
take off their coats. with the result
that next morning the entire class
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Epidemics of suicide frequently oc-
cur, just as epidemics of contagious
diseases. All works on criminology,
as well as medical treatises, recog-
nize a distinct class of cases. which
are called "imitational criminals" and
'imitational suicides" 1t is well
known that persons with an innate or
hereditary tendency toward crime are
easily influenced by suggestion. From
the psychologist standpoint every one
is more or less suggestible. Criminal
tendencies are more common than one
would suspect and are likely to break
loose in most unexpected quarters.
states the Sunny South.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

The Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale
said recently: when | was a young
man, studying for the ministry, l
a good time for a man to retire from
the pastorate of a church when he
got to be 40 When l got to be 40
changed my mind, and thought so was
the proper age for retiring; then
later came to see things differently
and decided that when | was 60
should drop the work. But I don't
give the matter any thought now"