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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
His UnIucky Choice.

"Miss Ginx," began young Gaboy,
cor may call you Ginevra-"
"Call me what you like" she said,
with bright smile.
"Well, l like Gin," he whispered.
And then he realized, as sine turned
her phiz from him, that he had blum.
dered. Tribune.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

"Dr. August Koenig's Hamburg
Breast Tea" writes Mr.. F. Batsch, of
Horizon, Wis, enabled me to get rid
of an obstinate cough; we feel very
grateful to the discoverer of this medi.
cine"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
The Marriage Record.

"Why did you decide upon such q
sudden marriage?"
swell, you see, Arthur got one OF
those French automobiles, and got to
thinking that husband in the harness
might be worth good deal more than
lover in the wreck" - Chicago
Record Herald.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Needy Trousers.

"Were you ever in tight fx?"
asked the Decorative Knot.
"Well," replied The trousers, GIVE
often been pressed for money" -
Princeton Tiger.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Rough on Father.

Perdita - If you continue much
longer to play cards with my father,
won't marry you"
Jack Dashing- If your father con.
tinues to play cards much longer with
me. won't need to marry you.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Napkins.

Napkins became popular in France
sooner than in England. At one time
it was customary at great French din
ners to change the napkins at every
course, to perfume them with rose
water and to have them folded differ
ent way for each guest.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
The Main Question.

Bramble-My wife and I were play
ing ping pong last night when the ball
few into gas flame and exploded, set
fire to the window curtains and nearly
burned the house down.
Thorne-Who won the game? - Bal
timore Sun.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
BIameless.

Amateur-When l stand on the
stage l see nothing. and am conscious
of nothing but the role am playing.
The audience disappears entirely.
Friend-Well, can't blame the ~
dience much for disappearing.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
An Unlimited Supply.

Everything is getting dearer," said
the apprehensive citizen.
"No," answered the man who had
been reading about "How to Circum-
vent the Trusts, "advice is as cheap
as ever. Washington Star.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Striking Similarity.

Rachley-Why is woman like time?
Benedict-Because she never fails to
get her man in the end.
Bachley-No; because she reveals all
things. Exchange.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Conservation of Energy.

"What was your idea in having
Bertha learn typewriting?'
"Well, che was always drumming
with her fingers, and l thought she
might as we'll do it to some purpose"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Had Grown.

First Comedian-Ten years ago I was
a poor boy.
Second Comedian-Any change since?
First Comedian-Yes. Now I'm a
poor man.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
To Dodge the Tax Collector.

"Why do you call yourself 'Poor
Richard?' fool once asked Of DR..
Franklin.
"To deal more. shrewdly with the
tax collector" replied the maker of the
almanac Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
The Morning After.

eff truth is found at the bottom OF
WE'LL" he rema ked. thoughtfully, IRE
morse may be said to be located at the
bottom of a glass;"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Canadian HOLIDAYS,

Canada has the most holidays of any
British colony. Including Sundays,
Canadians have ninety-fve holidays
yearly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
All Corners.

"As the earth is round" SAID the
learned professor. there are no corners
.srb,nk not?" spoke up the listener.
.uow ahout the wheat corner. the beer
.a-nor and a thousand other corners"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

Next TO naturally curly hair there
.ones a gift from heaven of hair that
Goods curling not oftener than once
week to "stay in"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Too Realistic Altogether.

Footlight-And was the lighthouse
scene realistic?
Sue Brette-Oh, yes. They had a
real light house at last nights perform
ance.-Yonkers Statesman.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

ment the external symptoms OF the
disease disappear, and the deluded
victim is happy in the belief OF a
complete cure, but the fires of conta-
gion have only been smothered in the
system, and as soon as these min
erals are left off will blaze up again.
Occasional sores break out in the
mouth, a red rash appears on the body,
and these warning symptoms, If not
needed, are soon followed by fearful
eruptions, sores, copper colored
splotches, swollen glands, loss OF hair
and other sickening symptoms.
Mercury and Potash not only fail
to cure blood poison, but cause Mer-
curial Rheumatism, necrosis OF the
bones, offensive ulcers and infiamma-
ton of the Stomach and Bowels.
The use of S. S. S. is never TO-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

Mothers will f,no Mrs. WinsIow's Sootb
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Sleeping
Volcanoes

A thin, vapory smoke, lazily ascending
from its crater may be the only visible sign
of life in the sleeping volcano, but within
is a raging sea of fire, molten rock and sui
phurous gases. Those who make their
homes in the peaceful valleys below know
the danger and, though frequently warned
by the rumblings and quakings, these
.;roe of irpDendiup eruptiou 90 urheeded
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

ETC Permanently Cured NO nts nervousness
THO after first lays of DIR. klines Great Nerve
aesorer. Send for 81 trial bottle and treat
ise DR. R. H. KLINE Ltd y3l Arch St.. Philadelphia Pa
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
Thew Work While You Sleep.

While your mind and body rest, Cascarets Can
dy Cathartic repair your digestion, your liver,
your bowels, put them in perfect order. All
druggists, lUc, 2oc, 5Jc.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11


Abou Ben Adhem aud the Angel.
Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe in
creased
Awoke one night from a deep dream of
peace,
And saw, within the moonlight of his
room,
Making it rich, and like lily in bloom.
An angel writing in book of gold---
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem
bold,
And to the presence in the room he said,
What writest thou?" The vision raised
its head,
And with look made all of sweet accord.
Answered, "The names of those who love
the Lord"
"And is mine one" said Abou. "Nay,
not so,"
Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low,
But cheerily still, and said, II pray thee,
then,
Write me as one who loves his fellow
men,"
The angel wrote and VANISHED. The next
night
1t came again with great Weakening
light,
And show'd the names whom love Of G cd
had blessed,
And 10! Ben Adhem's name led all the
rest!
Leigh Hunt.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
An UnfaiIing Sign.

me tonight.
He-Why?
81 saw the moon over my left shout
der ."-Life.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11
ICoughed

81 had a. most stubborn cough
for many years. 1t deprived me
If sleep and l grew very thin. l
then tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
and was quickly cured"
R. N. Mann, Fall Mills, Tenn.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

Sixty years of cures
and such testimony as the
above have taught us what
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
will do.
We know it's the great
est cough remedy ever
made. And you will say
so, too, after you try it.
There's cureineverydrop.
Three sizes 2se.. Soc, 81. All druggists.
Consult your doctor. II he says take It,
then do as he says. II he tells you not
IN take it, then don't take 1t. He knows.
leave it with him. We are willing
j. C. AVER CO.. Lowell, Mass.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

-. uuu D the LeaIs
I'm wearin' ava, Jean,
AXE shaw wreaths in thaw. Jean.
I'm wearin' AVA
To the land O. the leal.
There's nae sorrow there, Jean.
Ihere's neither cauld nor care. Jean.
The day is aye fair
In the land O. the leal.
Our bonnie BARNS there. Jean.
She was bath guide and fair. Jean,
And, o, we grudged her sair
To the land O. the leal,
But sorrows sell wears past. Jean.
And joys a-coming fast, Jean,
The joy that's aye to last
In the land O. the leal.
., baud We leal and true, Jean,
Your day it's wearin' through. Jean.
And I'll welcome you
To the land o. the leal.
Now fare-ye-weel, my ain Jean,
This wards cares are vain, Jean,
Wen meet, and Wen be fain,
In the land o the leal.
Lady Marine.
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beneath heated rock and scadng ashes
taking for under the Mercury
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-12-11

bowling Green, KY,
March "a, 1909.
Gentlemen: For over four years I
suffered greatly from q severe case
Of contagious blood poison. I went
to Hot Springs, staying there four
months at q big expense. then con-
suited physicians, who prescribed
Mercury. Nothing did me any good,
in fact, the treatment proved more
harmful than beneficial. I mentioned
my case to q friend, who told me that
8. 8. s. had certainly cured him. at
once commenced its use, and in six
months could find no trace Of the dis.
ease whatever. This was about two
years ago. continued s. s. 8. for
some time to make sure Of . perma-
nent cure, and I can truthfully say
am entirely well.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07

aught beside wonder7 That I could
not tell and that was the thing that
tried me most. If could but know.
And even as I sat there eating my
heart out there came noise at the
door-the sound of a key at the great
lock otis Sir John, come to give me
one more chance" said to myself, cor
Lord Clarinda to triumph over me-"
So hardened my heart and sat i'm
movable.
But it was neither. The heavy door
swung open slowly and noiselessly, and
figure that I did not recognize laid
finger to. lips. My visitor was heavily
c1oaked and the flap of broad,
brimmed hat cast the face into dark
shadow. A muff1ed lantern cast few
feeble rays of light on the floor at his
feet. A gesture babe me remove my
shoes and follow. In a moment more
we were travelling through narrow
ways and up and down dust-covered
stairways that I did not know existed
in Avon castle. My guide led the way
with sureness that betokened init
mate knowledge of our devious course;
as for me, I had no idea of where he
was bound nor, indeed, of why fol-
owed.
IT'S strange what trif1es occupy the
mind and catch the eye in such mo-
ments when fate hangs heavy in the
balance. For, instead of being alert
for every chance of escape, my mind
was busy with my mysterious guide,
and presently I discovered that my eye
was more occupied in his feet than in
the difficulties of the way. And also I
became aware that these same feet
were quite out of the ordinary. AS
they moved along in front of me, now
in and now out, they seemed incred-
IDLY small and we'll shaped. Likewise
they had a gait most delicate and
graceful and moved so noiselessly in
their soft shoes that I heard no sound
at all.
But while my slow mind was puz-
cling over these twinkling little heels
my guide stopped at a narrow door.
After some persuasion that betokened
disuse the lock yielded to key and we
emerged into the open air. Sheltered
from a chance gaze by the shadow of
the wall my guide put into my hand
bit of paper, at the same time parting
the muff1ing of the lantern that a ray
of light might fall on it. Twas but a
few lines:
''At the smiths in the lane there is
horse pistol in the saddle bags-also
a purse and food. Haste away and God
speed"
There was no name and the words
were writ so that none might know
the hand. I stared at the rough writ
message for moment like one in a
dream, my mind cropping blindly for
clew. Then a wild hope made my heart
leap, and drew nearer my guide and
said, low:
NAY; I go not without my sword"
Without a word the cloaked figure
plucked out from its ample drapery
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07

something that glittered in the feeble
light and clinled with music that
hath no like. Twas my sword and
belt!
Now, this sword was the apple of my
eye and save the smith and one other
none in the castle knew where 1 kept
it behind the books in the old library.
And that one was Lady Maud.
[ took the sword into my hands and
had no shame to draw the blade from
the scabbard and press it to my lips.
Then 1 belted it in place. Nor did I
shame to throw out a hand as if by
chance as I was busy with the fasten-
ings. My hand fell upon the cloak of
my guide. And under the rough horse
mans cloak was woman's breast.
Still gave no sign that I knew, busy
ing myself with the fastenings of$my
shoes. Then when all was ready I
stepped closer to my guide.
"Fair SIR" I whispered, "wilt, do me
one more kind turn and fill the meas
ure to overlooking? Return my thanks
for this most unexpected deliverance.
Say-to whom I know not-that some
day will make payment with interest
if I live. And if I fall, the last beat
of my heart will be one of gratitude
and remembrance"
Now, while 1 said this, in some way
it happened that my guide came closer
yet, and hand came out from under
the cloak and caught at my arm.
'And if I come to my own again"
went on, whispering close in an ear
that did not draw away, "I will bring
back more than thanks-more than
gratitude
But the message was never finished.
Out rang a sudden shout, and then
through all the castle ran the alarm.
"Go!" I whispered, $50 on the in
slant. viii remain and face them and
invent some tale"
But Lady Maud came to me and
kissed me on the lips.
60" she said. "Go-that you may
come back to me-"
So waited till she was safely inside
the narrow door and heard the turn
ing of the key. Then I stole away
| through the shadows to the smithy
And there found all as she had said.
save this:
Instead of one horse there were two.
and one bore woman's saddle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07
eHome Rulers" Want BotlSin.

The home rule party, which was
organized year ago, and the object
of which was to advance the cause
of prohibition in Kansas, is making
preparations for it's first campaign
this year. The state convention of
the party has been called to meet in
Hutchinson soon. Secretary NJ. n.
Butler, of the state central commit
tee, gave out a statement in which
he declared that the leaders of the
party favored the nomination of j.
D. Botldin for congressman-at-large
despite the fact that he probably
will be the populist nominee for gov
ernor. The popuIist state convention
does not meet until June 24 and the
home rule party may nominate Bot
kin for another office before that
time. Friends of Mr.. Botkin are try
ing to direct the attention of the
home rule organization to some other
candidate for congress, as they are
afraid that he might not reject the
home rule nomination and this would
prevent his nomination by the popu-
lists
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07
A BRIDGE OF LOVE

Ny love is fair as any flower
That blooms beneath the sky;
But she is poor in worldly goods,
While wealth to spare have L
And when I ask her to be mine,
To have and hold" for aye,
She tells me 1t can never be,
And proudly goes her way.
Dear little girl, her dainty head
Is crowned with wealth untold;
I'd rather own those sunny locks
Than all my bags of gold.
have no sapphire half as bright
As my loves laughing eyes;
Before their CLEAN my fairest gem
In pallid luster lies.
Those crimson lips, just made to kiss,
Outrival rubies bright,
And the small teeth which lie between
Are pearls of purest light.
I have a crown of diamonds rare
That many come to see
The crown of innocence she wears
More precious is to me.
Iethink I'll build bridge of love
To span the stream of pride
That flows between my love and me,
And claim her for my bride
-Lottie E. Chatterton, in Minneapolis
Housekeeper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07

tied about with scarves of black tuIle
ruche of black and white double peoples
decorating the left side, and cluster of
poppy buds hanging down over the hair.
and blue, and brown and blue being
the favOrite combinations.
The shaped founce is in favor es-
pecially for tweeds. Pelerine f1ounces
are much used, but they are cut up
at intervals with a plain piece, and
the front breadth is left plain. Fans
of silk are inserted into many of the
newest skirts; this mode allows of
renovating old skirts, as it is so easy
to have fans of silk inlet all round;
or the front breadth may be de-
tached and framed with trimming,
and allowed to open above the knee.
Sleeves are a problem which every
sensible woman must be left to solve
for herself. Excepting elbow sleeves,
the two most popular are the bell
shaped sleeve and the Czarina, which
widens in big puff from elbow to
wrist. If these are in the least ex-
aggerated, they make a small or
stout woman appear ridiculous. Of
the two, the belI-shape is the most
practical-it can be worn with or
without any undersleeve. y very
pretty sleeve, mostly seen on the
three-quarter coats, is a modification
of the bell sleeve, reaching a little be-
low the elbow. 1t is slit up at the
back, and filed in with full f1ounces
of cream lace. Macaroons on either
side serve to fasten strings of beads
with festoon across the lace
Yet another sleeve is one we wore
few years ago. Gagged at the top,
| it flows out fully to beneath the ell
bow, where it is met by long gaunt-
let cuff pointed on the hand
Very deep cape collars alternate
with fchus to form the bodice deco
ration. Boleros are worn, but they
have undergone change; the boIero
! proper is rounded and trimmed with
tassels or tabs. They are either
sleeveless or have an epaulette; 9TH
ers have pouched front and short
| riding basque at the back, with the
| sleeves that are generally bell
| shaped, long, or three-quarter length
Detachable basques are made to the
Russian blouses, and to bodices gen
orally. Sacque~ boleros are quite a
| feature just now; they are slashed
or cut into square or round tabs
Lace spencers, or coatlets of guipure,
old lace, Chantilly and Luxeuil lace,
are the last cri of fashion. Sacque
spencers or boleros are made as
smart as can be, and worn over lace
! or silk blouses.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07
MAxIMs BY mr.. CARNEGIE.
(some Aphorfsms Selected from '"The EN-
pire Of Business.'O

(Some Aphorfsms Selected from 1.-THE EN-
pire of Busdness.'O
Mr. Carnegie's new book, ''The En-
pire of Business" is at times epigram.
matte in its declarations, and these
terse statements are easily carried in
the mind:
Subdivision, specialization is the or
der of the day"
1.-The fashion of trusts has but q
short season longer to rum
every employer of labor is anxious
" studying the men around him."
Capital, business ability and labor
must be united in any enterprise"
81 have never yet met a man wn,
fully understood two different kinds OF
business
''The trouble is men are not paid al
any time the compensation proper te
that time"
''The habit of thrift constitutes one
of the greatest differences between the
savage and the civilized man.
cit is infinitely easier for a young
practical man of ability to obtain ar
interest In existing firms to-day than
ever before
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07

- RESS is well-nigh distract
Hmm ing in its endless variety
~ of choice materials and ex-
SE quisite trimmings. Verify,
NeEZ sweet as the flowers in
May are the ravishing mus
Inns and lovely cottons that are pre-
pared in such lavish profusion.
Cottons as fine as foulard, mercer
ised to resemble silk, are strewn with
flowers and hearts, which rival spots
and polka dots. Light blue, pink, or
pale green cottons for young girls
are printed with wreaths, sprays,
hearts and cable-chains of flowers.
Black, navy, brown, or prune cottons
for matrons have the most original
designs, such as showers of irregular
spots with rising suns or crescent
moons; stars, zig-zag flashes of light
ming, Empire designs, and the Greek
key pattern are all in favor, and if
ever it were possible to resist the
dire template of purchasing cot
ton frocl1, [ feel sure one must sue
cumb to it this season.
1t would be out of the question to
describe the immense variety of mus
Inns, "a jour-" or open-worked fab
RIGS. Swiss embroidered robes are in
white, cream or beige; the white
muslins with ecru. embroidery, or the
ecru with white embroidery.
Some coIored embroideries are seen,
and there is a whole range of muslins
and other fabrics inlet with the new
diamond-shaped pieces of lace in
cream valenciennes, or black Chan
tilly. White muslin dresses inlet
with black Chantilly will make
charming frocks to be worn over
glace silks in pink, lemon, green, or
blue.
Very soft pastel shades are worn,
but we have also the cruder and
more vivid poppy reds, blues and
greens. A useful material is sheeny
black taffeta, covered with tiny spots,
hair-lines and various designs, large
or small, according to the taste of
the wearer. Louisine bids fair to be-
come the classical silk, as voile is the
classical summer damage. Shepherds
plaid and all tiny checks are seen i'll
the new taffeta; black and red, black
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07
, Interesting TabuIatfon.

Secretary Coburn has made a re-
markable tabuIation of Kansas wheat
crops, which ought to open the eyes
of people misIed by the unfortunate
remark of year or so ago by Secre-
tary Wilson that Kansas crops are
uncertain. The crops of wheat for
five year periods show from ~ to
81 an average annual yield of 49,
100000 bushels; from 50 to SO yield
of 2S,OOO,0OO bushels; from 'S7 to '91
a yield of 10000, 900 bushels; from '92
to '96~a yield of 100000 bushels,
and from '97 to 1901 yield of 65,-
100000 bushels. In the last five years
the wheat crops have exceeded by
100000 bushels the crops of the
ten years preceding.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-06-07
The Best Kansas News.
what he Should Expect.

The Atkinson Globe is urging the
Atkinson girls to set their caps for
Mr.. Bailey, the republican nominee
for governor, declaring that he ''is
handsome, rich and only 40" Mr..
Bailey is rich, and he is not unhand-
some, but he was born in 1854 and he
will soon be As. Now, of course, a
nominee for governor is exempt from
many of the rules that govern hui
mainly, but ordinarily a sinner who
has lived to the age of As without
taking a wife is not entitled to a
girl from Atkinson or anywhere
else. The best that such a man has
the right to expect is a widow of 40
with motherly amplitude of person
and double chin.-Kansas City
Journal.
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roo Mueh Government.

Patron-That bread you sold me was
stale.
Baker-=Yah, COON to dis country
und go to work. nit horse an wagon
und bakery ind a schmall boy. Wrist
dot society for de prevention of Cruel
ty to animals makes me droubles
aboud mine horse, und den dot society
for de prevention of cruelty to shil-
dren makes me droubles about dot
small boy. Now yot can do? Maybe
if I fresh bread eel, Won society for de
prevention off cruelty to dyspeptics
will zend me to dot penitentiary--N. Y.
Weekly.