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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Motherhood.

This is one of the most beautiful
words in our DEMONSTRATION, not
as a collocation of letter symbols or
sounds, but for it's manifold meaning.
When it is pronounced in appropriate
connection a swarm of gentle and ten
der thoughts spring up and hover
about it like honey-laden bees around
their hive; for it is generally conceded
that the highest type of human affec-
ton, the purest, most self-sacriflclng,
most enduring, is that of motherhood.
In law, in custom, in literature, In art,
in religion, the richest tributes OF adj
miration and respect have been laid at
the feet of the mother.
1t is not strange that among certain
peoples, notably the Hebrews, mater
nifty was eagerly desired by married
women and the grief Of those who re-
NAMED unmarried after attaining a
marriageable age was not that they
failed to capture man, but that they
were denied children. While to be
married woman and be childless was
regarded as a reproach. RachePs ap-
peal to her husband, "Give me chill
dren or l die" is the pathetic outcry
of a heart that was breaking from its
unsatisied longing for motherhood.
One would conclude from certain
positive utterances In the press that
the maternal instinct has quite ex-
pired in American wives of the better
grade; that is, the more intelligent
grade; but it is well ascertained that
1t survives, though not so generally
and intensely as is desirable. A little
more simplicity in the mode Of life,
little less of bondage to the despotic
mandates Of society, little more Of
domesticity or plain love of home, and
nature will assert herself, to elevate
the race and to bless the world.-The
Pilgrim.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Daughter. as Hoste.se..

If girls are trained from childhood
in the art of entertaining guests, they
will naturally fall into the habit Of
considering home parties and gayeties
part Of the daily life, and, what Is
perhaps not so well understood, be all
the more popular for the reason that
they are good hostesses. To further
this, perplexed mothers have to make
some sacrifice they have to give young
people the privilege of inviting friends
of their own age and assist In selecting
and preparing suitable amusements
whereby evenings may be passed more
pleasantly at home than elsewhere.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Hard Hits.

Have you any felt gloves?" asked
the customer in the big store.
"Felt gloves?' replied the polite clerk
reaching for green box; certainly,
sir. Here they are"
"Why, those are boxing gloves
Haven't you made a mistaken
Not at all, sir. Boxing gloves arc
felt more than any other kind"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
No Delay.

Old Rameses had just completed the
great canal between the Nile and the
Red Sea.
Wonderful achievement" exclaimed
the visitors: what is the secret OF
your success?'
why" laughed old Rameses, 81
lauded the man with the spade and
beheaded the man with the muck rake"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Sudden Lift.

How did you get up hereY asked
st. Peter. II didn't send for you"
The much battered man rubbed the
dust from his eyes.
ii stepped in front Of a racing auto
mobile and it sent me sky high" he
said simply.
Admitted" said st. Peter, sympa-
thetically, as he turned the key.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11

ments and hatpins. AQuamarine in
pale blue or green, once worn in little
brooches to fasten Old-fashiOned turn
down lace collars, is another favorite,
and. like the rose crystal, is made Into
beads, hatpins, pendants, buttons and
chains.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Willing Victim.

Willing Victim.
Mayme-I made an election bet with
Jack, and I won.
Edyth-Did he pay up7
Mayme-Yes, indeed He paid dou
bic.
Edyth-Foolish boyl
Mayme-Oh, I don't know. We bel
kisses.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Fashionable Gems.

or the minor gems Of which the
smartly gowned woman now makes
much there is translucent green
stone known. as amazonite. It is OF
vivid and yet q soft green, and pur-
posely Is worn on platinum chain to
look as Il detached, and to make 4
bright center Of color on 4 white
blouse. Rose quartz n another Of the
same kind used for necklace orna-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11

Beginning of the Trouble.
Mrs Newed-Did you really mean Il
when you said my pies were just like
those your mother used to make.
Newed-Yes, dear. And you know
ran away from home when l was
boy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
CHAPTER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
All through the night and late, into
the following day, Audrey sat like a
statue beside her husbands bed. Toward
evening he had sunk into a deep, silent
sleep.
"It will be his salvation" declared DR..
Sentance to the duchess and Constance
Fraser, as they sat together in poor Lord
Iverne's room. Nothing could be bet
ter"
"Oh. DR.. Sentance Then there is
really some hope?" cried the poor moth
er, her haggard face lighting up Into
something like its former self.
Two days later the Earl OF Dales'
water came down to Mountberry unex-
pectedly. He was q plain, weak, inor-
dinately conceited man, who was ruled
entirely by his wife, and he held forth
on the improperly of this terrible mar
rage in q manner worthy Of his wife
herself.
"Now that you are quite finished,
George" said the duchess coldly, Il think
the best thing you can do Is to return to
London and Gladys as soon az possible"
"Am to understand that you turn me
out?" he asked furiously. DO you forget
who 1 ami"
II think It Is I who should ask that
question, Lord Daleswater," the duchess
replied, rearing her head with dignity.
"You have addressed me in q manner
which l would never tolerate from my
nearest and dearest. You have been
pleased to pass censure on my actions,
and vilify a young and lovely young girl
who is my sons wife, and against whom
neither you nor any one else can launch
q single objection save that she has had
an unhappy childhood, and that she is
poor. Ny daughter Gladys should con-
graduate herself on the result Of her
schooling; you are an apt pupil, my
lord"
"Your grace will pleace to understand
that from to-day all intercourse between
yourself and my wife is at an end" the
little man went on, getting quite insolent
in his anger.
The duchess made no sign while her
son-in-law ran on in his Infatuated and
insolent manner, but as the door opened
and he came to an abrupt end, she turned
on him.
1.-THE carriage is ready, Lord Dales-
water; you have really no time to lose"
Lord Daleswater's brows turned purple
with suppressed fury; rage, insults
rushed to his lips but somehow the sight
of the tall, commanding woman, regal in
bearing and dignity, and the quick sense
that she had conquered him, carried the
moment without a word or sign he turn
ed and strobe out of the room.
Ito be continued.)
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rhe Crying Need

sThose people keep twelve servantsLs
"Graciousl I wish they'd tell me-
how I could keep one. "-Houston Post
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Easy for Hin,

"What bushy eyelashes Mr.. Swags
hast"
"Uml That's the reason he Riyes
such sweeping glances."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11

selects loud obtrusive hat, but even
that I prefer to the funereal style of
headgear affected by the morbid wom-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Machine Made

What do political machines mann.
facture, par
Bolt4 Bobby. s-Kansas Clu Times,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-05-11
Bv EFFIE A. ROWLANDS

There Is Mrs Fraser to be faced"
Mrs. Fraser will cease to have any
guardianship over the girl when this doc
ument is read"
"Who will be her guardianY asked
Sheila.
Il am left the one sole and entire
guardian of Miss Audrey Anstruther.
To deceive him was easy, to explain to
the lawyers a trifle more difficult; but
it was soon done. When you peruse this
paper carefully you will see that the rea-
son Roderick Anstruther reposes such
trust in me is because a few years ago
1 saved his life at the risk of my own,
and because we were firm and never part
Cd friends out in Africa together. I give
myself great credit for those two lies,
Miss Fraser; they come in so neatly, and
they carry the day, you see."
Sheila looked at him quietly. She was
much impressed, yet not quite satisfied.
AS you invented so quickly and easily,
why did you not put in some clause about
her being forbidden to marry any one but
your she asked.
The time was so brief; at any mo-
ment the lawyers might have come down.
Considering all things, I have worked
wonders. Remember, I am her sole and
entire guardian, and I, for my part, do
not fear success"
They were suddenly interrupted by a
sharp knock at the door, the handle was
turned, and Lady Daleswater swept in.
Her face was very white, her lips COM
pressed and pale; In her hand was
crumpled telegram. Sheila ran to meet
her quickly.
Dear Lady Daleswater, what Is the
matterY" she cried.
"This is from my husband. My broth
er John has disgraced himself and his
family. Instead of lying at the point
Of death, he has married your stepmoth-
ers supposed daughter. He has tied
himself and his honorable name for life
to wretched charity grip
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fsintest flicker Of life was visible p -
drawn, white face.
Bend down and kiss him." command
ed DR.. Sentance.
A flush spread over the girls beautiful
face. She did not hesitate; STOPPING,
she pressed her fresh, sweet lips to those
dry, parched ones. A low cry escaped
the sick man.
Audrey, it's you-no drean-my
own darling"
DR.. Sentance nodded his head again,
and then he lifted Audrey from her
knees.
"Now, Lady john" he said, authori-
tatively, "your duty is not nearly ended
you are to sit here and watch your hus-
band. Don't let him speak, only now
and then moisten his lips with little
Of this liquid. Let him see you and
know you are here. You will be the best
doctor for him, after ALL"
So saying, DR.. Sentance moved out OF
the room, and beckoned Mrs. Thorngate
to follow him.
"Well?" she asked, breathlessly, once
outside.
II do not say for certain, but my be-
lief is he will live" was the doctors
reply.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS DRILL.
Practice on white Lot for Annual
Review Before Big Crowd.

The High School Cadet Regiment was
out yesterday afternoon, practiciug for
the annual review and drill. one Of the
gala occasions Of the year. on the White
Lot A goodly crowd assembled on the
Elpse in the hope that the sham battle
to be given I'm connection with the drill
would be rehearsed. This was a disap-
pointment. however, as the Juvenile sol
diers confined themselves to the tactics to
be gone through before the reviewing Off
GERS Wednesday. The afternoon was an
ideal one in every respect, the weather
being warm enough to cause several Of
the boys 10 fall from exhaustion. Their
task I'm perfecting the several maneuvers
and the salute was an 8rduous one. All
the movements with but few exceptions,
were rehearsed several times, until state
Of perfection was reached. It was pre-
dicted that the regiment would make a
most creditabIe showing.
Many OF. the girls turned out to watch
the practice and cheer their favorites
They could not hear the iargon that en-
anated from the center OF the field. but
when II became apparent that one Of their
companies was in for the roast" there
was a mighty flutter of indignation. For
a time. at least, the regimental officers
and Col. Ross were in high disfavOr.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
PETIT FUNERAL TODAY.
Deceased Was Lifelong Democrat
Born Eighty-seven Years Ago.

Funeral services will be held at :
o'clock this afternoon over the body of
Charles W. Petit at the late home Of
the deceased. 9l5 Massachusetts avenue.
Rev Dr Wright, pastor Of the McKen-
dree Methodist Church, will officiate. In
terment will be made in Glenwood Gene
terry.
on the 81 Of this month N1r. Petit
attained the age Of eighty-seven years.
He was a lifelong Democrat and a MEM
Der Of the Jackson Democratic Associa-
ton Il was matter Of pride with him
that he was present at Gen. Jackson s
Inauguration. AS a boy he learned the
printers trade. but before attaining his
majority entered the Treasury Depart
ment. and when he left the service in
1851. he was a clerk in the third auditor s
office. His death occurred Sunday after
noon.
Mr. Petit was a member Of Columbia
Lodge. Odd Fellows. and was the oldest
member Of that lodge, II not the oldest
odd Fellow in the District. A delegation
of Odd Fellows will attend the funeral
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
COL. BIDDLE LEAVES TODAY.
Former Commissioner Makes Last
Visit to District Building.

Col. John Biddle. former Engineer
Commissioner, will leave to-day for San
Francisco. where he will relieve Mai
William W. Harts, Corps Of Engineers
Of the river and harbor duties in his
charge. Col Biddle goes from here %
Philadelphia. and thence TO Detroit, his
former home. arriving in San Francisco
about May %.
His last appearance in the District
Building Yesterday was the occasion
of another farewell reception. though
informal In its nature. The officials of
the District crowded around him, seek
ing an opportunity to convey to him
their well wishes in his new field OF
endeayor.
In speaking of Col. Biddle's depar-
ture. Capt Morrow. his successor as
Engineer Commissioner. said: 1T was
with sincere regret that I bade fare
well to Col Biddle. His record in
Washington IS one 10 be proud Of and
his services to the District Of Columbia
will long he remembered
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
PRIZE TO CLARA NICHOLS.
winner of Colonial Danes Essay
Contest Announced.

To Miss Clara Nichols, Of the eighth
grade OF the Buchanan School. is awarded
the prize Of so offered by the Colonial
Danes Of the District Of Columbia for
the best essay on the settlement Of James
town. The competition was open to all
pupils Of the eighth grade. the teacher
selecting the best, which was forwarded
to the supervising principal OF the dlvi-
sion.
From these the principal selected the
one he deemed the best and forwarded
ii to A. T. Stuart, supervisor of inter
mediate instruction. who made the final
choice
The prize will be presented TO Miss
Nichols within a few days, before the
school Of which she is a member
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
MRS. R. A. BURNHAM DEAD.
Passes Away at Home of Her Daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lewis Merriam.

Mrs Ruth A. Burnham, widow OF
Lieut.. Col. Harris B. Burnham, late Judge
Advocate General Of the army, died yes
terday at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Lewis Merriam, wife of Capt. Merriam,
L. S. A, 1929 Q street northwest. Mrs.
Burnham returned from Richmond about
ten days ago, and was taken i'll a week
ago last Saturday.
She was seventy-nine years Of age. and,
besides Mrs Merriam, is survived by Mrs.
j. S. Collins, her younger daughter and
wife of Prof. j. s. Collins, of ST Louis.
Funeral services will be held at the resi-
dence pending the arrival of Prof. and
Mrs. Collins. The interment will be at
Arlington.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Wore NIiddies Admitted.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Md. May 13.-The follow
ing additional candidates were admit
ted as midshipmen to-day: Albert R
Mack. HilfsbOro. Ill: VSilliam c
Barnes. Charleston. Ga; Edgar r. Nc
Clung, Muncie, Ind: Janifer Garnett
Matthews. Va. and Richard P. Meyers
Petersburg. Va.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Mr.. FULLER PROMOTED.
Becomes Passenger Traffic Manager
of the c. & o.


II. w Fuller. for many years general
passenger agent Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway. will become passenger
traffic manager of that road on July 1.
His headquarters will continue to be in
Washington The announcement of this
promotion has just been made by Presi-
dent Stevens. John D. Potts, Of the pas
senger department of the road at Cincin-
natl. will become the general passenger
agent.
Mr.. Fuller is one of the best known
railroad men in the country, and the pas
senger business Of the c. & O. has been
managed with signal ability and success,
The record in recent years has shown
fewer accidents on this line than any
other of the big roads.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Rear Admiral Quart Huet de Bacelar
the commander Of the feet Brazil has
sent to the jamestown Exposition, will ar
rive in Washington to-day. He will be
accompanied by Capt. Cavalcanti de Lns,
OF the Riachuelo; Capt Pereira Leite. OF
the BarrosO; captain Of frigate, Altino
COrrea, of the Tamcyo, and three lieuten-
ants of the admirars staff.
They will be received by the President
at the White House tomorrow after
noon, and all the officers viii wear their
full-dress uniforms. MIR. Root. Secretary
Of State, will be their host at dinner
Friday evening and the Brazilian Am
bassadOr, Mr.. Nabuco. will give a large
dinner for the visiting officers Saturday
night at the embassy. Mr.. Gurgel do
Amaral. the counselor OF the embassy
who went TO Old Point Comfort TO well
come the officers. has returned TO tho
Capital 10 make arrangements for their
reception here.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
BAPTISTS MAY UNITE
Merger of the National So
cieties in Prospect.
SETTLE QUESTION THURSDAY

WOman's Home Mission Society Be
gins Series of Meetings of Big Ma
Additional Delegates Expected
from All Parts of Country To-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
IN The SOCIAL WORLD
President to Receive Brazil
ian Naval Officers.
BARONESS MONCHEUR HOME

Wife of Belgian Minister Returns to
Legation Much Improved in Health.
ViscOuntess de MarteI to Sail for
EurOpe-COunt and Countess HatE-
feIdt on Way TO Germany.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The Baroness Moncheur. the attractive
American wife of the Belgian Minister
arrived home at the legation yesterday
morning after several weeks at Johns
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where
she has been taking the rest cure. She
has improved in health, but is not yet
quite strong
She moved out 10 Chevy Chase in the
afternoon TO the cottage the Minister and
she have taken and which they will oC-
cupy prior to their leaving-in June for
Belgium Baron MOnchenr wifi return
from South Carolina some time this week
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

At o5c. Value, SIPS.
Corset Covers of Nainsook, trimmed
with TOrChOn lace.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Corset Covers.

At 25c. Value, soc.
Corset Covers Of Nainsook. with neat
trimmings.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger is another
by way of Colorado Springs, with the
expressed determination 20 try life not
only in the far West, but in the miners
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

At 79c. Value. SI.oo.
Drawers Of Muslin and Cambria, with
embroidery ruffies.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The Viscourtess de Martel viii sail for
Europe May % TO spend the summer in
Paris. Viscount de Martel, third secre-
tary Of the French Embassy, will remain
in Washington through the early summer
months, but later viii Join his wife in
France. and together they will return in
the autumn. bringing to America their in
fant daughter. Niscount Charles de Cham
bTun, secretary Of the French Embassy.
will also sail for France this month to
spend the summer abroad.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
DrdVerS.

At 35c. Value, soc.
Drawers Of Cambria, embroidery trim
med.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
Uncertain.
Romance Not Dead.

II seems like the good old days when
kings sat around on uncomfortable
thrones and went to war to please
some woman. The head of a great rail
road company has been told to hunt
him nice job shoveling coal because
his wife snubbed the daughters of a
trust magnate who had the bushes in
his back yard on which proxies grew.
1t will be seen by a close observer
that the hand which rocks the cradle
still has a way Of dragging favors ont
of the old man without using a block
and tackle.
The song writer's and the authors OF
romantic plays would have us believe
that the reason why man works seven
teen hours a day to pile up riches is
that he may buy things to please some
woman from a position in society to a
pair of long kid gloves, and maybe
they are right. There are at least sew
eral items lying around that look like
evidence to that effect anyway.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13

There's Il young fellow in Harlem
who is inclined to throw a bluff" as
they say down in the Bowery. \ few
days ago he had $500 to deposit and
decided he'd change his bank He
dropped into bank that is well known
to accept no small deposits and told
the teller that he wanted to open an
account
"We don't accept small deposits, -
said the teller. And his tone was not
exactly what might be called soothing
"Who asked you to accept a small
deposit?" demanded the youth. 81 did
want to start an account with $50 900.
but I'll go elsewhere" He got ont be-
fore he could be stopped, leaving the
teller with look of pain and chagrln
scattered about his countenance-New
York Globe.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-06-13
He Knew II.
The Nonpartisan Emperor.

Emperor Williams speech to the
boys who gathered around the palace
on election night telling them they
were large fine huskies and several
other things that 1t is presumably de-
sirabIe to be, greatly shocked some
people who pretended to believe in the
pleasant fiction that the emperor had
no feelings in the matter.
That is where the president has the
advantage over the emperor. The head
of the United States is also the head Of
one great political party, and it is con-
stitutiOnal as well as good form for
him to believe that the country will
take the elevator and go up the spout
in about thirteen seconds if the oppos-
ing party wins.
The president can have himself pho
tographed in half a dozen different at
titudes while casting his vote, while
the kaiser isn't allowed to soil his
hands marking the blanket ballot no
matter how deeply he may feel in the
matter.