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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03

ern sections. Winter rains, with prob
able lightning and thunder southwark,
may be expected by the Sd. turning
into general and destructive sleet
storms northward. An early Decem-
Der blizzard, in all probability, will fol-
low from the northwest as the front
OF these storm areas is advancing
across the center Of the Mississippi
valley. The chances are many that
winter storms of wind, snow and sleet
will be prolonged at this time, filing
the days up to the next storm period.
A regular storm period extends from
the Tth to the 11th, having its center
on the sth, The Venus period is cen
tral on the 10th, with moon at extreme
north declination on the 9th, and full
moon On the 7th. The December storm
diagram shows that this period is at
the beginning of the winter solstice,
as we'll as in the closing stage of the
Mercury period. We calculate that
very general and severe winter
| storms will visit most parts of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03

country between the 7th and 18th.
These storms. as we have indicated
above, may come over from the pre-
ceding period in spell Of prolonged,
threatening weather: but they will
take on renewed and very decided
force not far from the 7th, and during
the Sth, 9th and 10th, they will move
like vast storm-trains eastwardly
across the country, bringing general
billiards. of sleet and snow to all cen
trail and northern sections. Many wild
and menacing storms and gales will be
encountered on the north Atlantic
Ocean and along the coasts. The
great lake region will be swept with
boreal, northwesterly gales and bliz-
yards. Behind the storms the barome-
ter will rise to phenomenally high
reading. and full grown December
cold wave will push southwark and
eastward from the northwest, bringing
real winter weather to most sections,
progressively from about the 8th TO
the 18th.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03
A reactionary storm period will be

IeaCllOnary STORM perlOQ Will De
central on the 18th, 18th and 18th 1t
must be kept in mind that the Venus
period together with December sol
stice make all this part of the month
dubious and dangerous, especially on
the seas in all parts of the northern
hemisphere, Wintry gales and many
driving, violent snow storms must be
counted on. even in central to south
ern parts of sea and land
A regular storm period covers the
nth to the 22d. This period is at the
center or crisis of the winter solstice.
The moon passes across the celestial
equator on the 18th. About that date
it will turn warmer in the west, the
barometer will begin falling and
storms of rain and snow will appear
During the 18th to 21st these storms
will pass in regular order from west
to east across the country. The new
moon ct a solar eclipse node falls or
the 23d, hence the indications are that
anti-storm conditions will not appear
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03

may be expected in western parts ot
the country on the 30th and 31st.
These storms and storm conditions
will move eastward, reaching regions
along the Atlantic seaboard about Jan.
uary to 3, 1909. Meantime, the baro-
meter will have risen in the west and
northwest and q cold wave will be
pushing closely behind the storm
areas.
Since our last seismic report in No
vember Word and Works earthquakes
have repeatedly transpired in various.
parts of the globe. We give some sam
pie dispatches and leave our readers
to compare them with our forecasts #
seismic phenomena, year in advance,
and say whether the facts have again
verified our forecasts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03
HICKS FORECAST
FOR DECEMBER
q REAcTIoNARY PERIOD is CEN,
TRIAL ON End, 3RD, AND
4TH.
BY Rev. ri r. Hicks.

A reactionary storm period is cell
trail on the End, Sd and 4th. This
period is at the crisis of the Mercury
period, and near the center Of the We
nus disturbance. The moon is on the
celestial equator on the 3D. By the
I'd rising temperature, falling barome,
ter and clondiness viii appear in west,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03

Mrs. j. B. Croy, who has been at
tending the Sunday meetings for the
past few days, returned home s1
Agency last evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
CLASS ts-MlscELLANEous
F. W. Alexander. Supt.

Note--All articles of domestic manu-
facture, fancy needle work. flowers.
painting. fruit or vegetables are posi-
lively barred from class II,
Having the best exhibition hall In
this part of the state, we wish to have
It well filled rs it adds much to the
success of the fair. We will therefore
offer the following very liberal prem
iums to the business men of Vernon
county.
The society offers liberal premiums
for any article, relic or curiosity which
may be placed on exhibition, will
give premiums according to the worth
and value Of the article. We want
this department to be well filled, as It
&c one of the most attractive and in
taresting in the building, each article
to be properly labeled
During one of the last two days. the
date to be published later, there will
be a grand parade of all the premium
stock This parade will take place In
front of the grand stand, on the race
track and will be the grandest exhibit
tlon of stock ever made I'm the western
half Of Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

been very anxious. It was-well. un-
like you, Stella"
Il hope I shah be able To appease
Mrs. Penfo,d," said Jasper. I want
her good word; know she has some
influence with you. sir"
He paused. and the old man looked
up, struck by some significance in his
tone.
Jasper stood looking down MIN
with little smile of pleading .Ater
cation.
Il have come as a suppliant for
your forgiveness on more accounts
than one, he continued. 81 ave
dared to ask Stella to be my wife,
sir"
Stella started, but still looked out
beyond him at the green hills and the
water glowing in the sunset. Mr..
Etheridge put his hand on her head
and turned her face.
STELLA"
You wish to know what she has
answered, sir" said Jasper. to spare
Stella making any reply. with a
joy cannot express. l am able to say
that she has answered Yes"
rs that so, my dear?" murmureo
the old man.
Stellas head dropped.
his-this-surprises mel" he SAID
in a low voice. But if it is so, IL
you love him. my dear, will not say
No Heaven bless you, Stellar" and
his hand rested upon her head.
There was silence for a moment,
then he stared and held out his other
hand to Jasper
You are a fortunate man, Jasper"
he said; 4 hope, trust you will make
her happy!"
Jaspers small eyes glistened.
Il will answer for It with my life,
he said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
lind tbe Ship Rolled

The young bride had Just returned
from her honeymoon trip from Boston
to Old Point Comfort by steamer, and
when her mother asked If she had
had a good time she answered:
ooh, mamma, nothing could have
been more delightful, AS soon as
we left Boston the ship rolled,
1T did,"
Yes. the ship rolled, and when
screamed Harry took me in his arms
and kissed me--xissed me three or
four times"
And then?"
And then the dreadful ship rolled
again-ny, but how she did roll;
She went way over on her side.
had to scream, and then Harry put
his arm around me and kissed me,
and said that he would save me. / for
got how many times he kissed me-
Wen, then, there wasn't any more
rolling?'
oh, but, there was mamma. Harry
went to the captain about it, but the
captain wouldn't do q blessed thing
Yes. she rolled every few minutes
for at least ten hours
How shameful
And every time she rolled I
screamed"
Poor lamb"
And every time / screamed Harry
came running and kissed me and
said he would sue the company for
$4,000 damages. You don't begin 10
know what a dear man he is"
But the rolling had to stop al
last ?"
Yes. I think 50. And then Harry
kissed me because the rolling had
stopped, and we got somewhere and
went ashore, and he smoothed my hair
and kissed me some more, and oh,
what a delightful time ] have had"
And will Harry be here soon?"
asked the mother.
Tn a very few minutes. and you'll
hear me scream and see him kiss me.
and mama, dear, the sweet. noble
fellow has almost promised that you
are to Ire with US the rest Of your
days That IS, he said, If you were q
good cook he'd as soon have you as
anyone, and--and--"
And then Harry came and kissed
her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Only a 6irl's Love
Continued.
By CHARLES GARVICE

Crying will do no good for my
Ley" she mur:nured. Il must do
more than that. Oh, if l could be
strong and hale like other girls for
an hour, one short hour! But will,
must do somethingI l cannot see
him suffer so and do nothing"
Her one special maid, a girl who
had been with her since her childhood
and knew every mood and change in
her, came in and hurried to her side
at the sight of her tear dimmed eyes.
'Oh, Lady Lillian, what is the mat
ter. You have been crying"
"a little, Jeanette" she said, smil-
ing through her tears. Il am in great
trouble-Lord Leycester is in great
trouble-"
4 have just met him, my lady. look
ing so i'll and worried"
Eyes, jeanette; he is in great
trouble, and | want to help him. and
then, with fear and trembling. she
announced an intention she had sud
denly formed. Jeanette was aghast
for a time. but at last she yielded,
and hurried away to make the prepar-
alton for the execution of her Deloved
mistress's wishes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

came nearer.
Lady Lillian held out her hand. aud
Stella came and took her by ner arm.
Wait for me in the lane, jeanette,
said Lady Lillian. You VIII let me
lean on you, Stella, she added, softly.
Stella took her and led her to a
seat, and the two sat in silence. Stella
with her eyes on the ground. Lillian
with hers fixed on the rale, lovely
faee-more lovely even than when
she had last seen it, flushed with hap
piness and loves anticipation. A
pang shot through the tender heart
of the sick as she noted the dark
rings under the beautiful eyes, the
tightly drawn lips. the wan. weary
face.
stella" she murmared. and put her
arm round her.
Stella turned her face; ii was al
most hard in her effort at self control.
Lady Lillian"
'Lilian-only Lillian"
you have come here-so late."
Yes. l have come, Stella" she muir,
INJURED, and the tears sprang to her
eyes, drawn thither by the sound OF
the other voice, so sad and SO nope
less. Il could not rest, dear You
would have come to me. Stella, if /
had-if it had happened to mel"
SteEa's lips moved.
Perhaps"
Lillian took her hand-hot and fever
ish and restless.
stella. you must not he angry
with me"
A wan smile fickered on the pale
face,
Angry! Look at me. There ID
nothing that could happen tonight
that would rouse me to anger"
"oh, my dear, my dear! you brighten
met"
Stella looked at her with awful
calm.
DO II" Then her voice dropped
Il am almost frightened at myself
Why have you conner" she asked al
most sharply.
Because l thought you needed me
some one, some girl young like
yourself. Do not send me away,
Stella You will hear what I have
come to say?"
Yes. will hear" said Stella, wear
lily, though no words that can be
spoken will help me, none"
Stella, IL have heard"
Stella looked at her, and het lips
quivered.
You have seen hin he has told
your" she breathed,
Lillian bent her head.
Yes, dear, | have seen him. Oh,
Stella, if you had seen him as | have
done!-if you had heard him speak.
His voice"
Stella put up her hand
"Don't!-Spare mel" she uttered,
hoarsely.
But why--why should it be?" muir
INJURED Lillian, cinging to her hand,
why, Stella. you cannot guess how
he loves you? There never was love
so deep, so pure. so true as his!"
A faint flush broke over the pale
face.
81 know IT," she breathed. Then.
with a sharp, almost fierce energy,
Have you come to tell me that-me
who know him so wei? Was it
worth while? Do you think do not
know what have LOST"
You promised not TO be angry with
me, Stella"
Forgive neil scarcely know
what | am saying! You did not come
for that; what them"
ITO hear from your own lips, Stella
the reason for this Bear with me,
dear! Remember that l am his sister
that / have loved him. and that my
heart is breaking at the sight OF his
unhappiness. | have come to tel you
this--to plead for him--to plead with
you for yourself! DO not turn a deaf
ear, cold heart to me, Stella! Do
not, do notv' and she ching to the
hot hands, and looked UP at the white
face with fearful, imploring eyes.
L.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Not Worth Repeating.

Kind Lady-"But that isn't the
same story you told me the last time
you were here"
The Hobo-"Course it amt. Youse
didn't berleeye de odder one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

Glass ..........SI 90 5 so $ 25
. class III -. -: 60 50 Is
"a Collection of not
less than 6 historical
pictures mounted by
any pupil under q
years q age..;... 10 so 25
by girl Of upper form so 30 20
20. ANY useful article
made by girl below the
high school ... [ 90 40 Ok
=. To the pupil writing
the best composition on
The Value Of Period
icals in the School
Youth Companion for
one year.
IS. Best pie,e OF wood
carving, by any boy be
low the Hig. school. I 90 so %
20, Best model piece Of
furniture by boy be-
low the High school. 1 90 so Ok
so. Best composition
book made during past
school year ........ 90 30 OK
81. Map showing the
military movements In
which General Grant
took part during the
I Civil war ......... 90 10 OK
80. Putty or pulp map
of Wisconsin ... Oh 40 o.
49, Best outline map OF
Wisconsin, France
Cuba and Japan, show
ing the comparative
areas. Drawn by any
"a Best map Of E.irope " %
showing physical :ea-
lures. countries AND
capitals ~ 90 30 Ok
S5. Best map OF Asia,
showing physical feat-
ures, countries and
captals ,.. 90 80 o.
Sc. Best ms,. "a africa.
showing physical feat
ures, countries and
capitals ....... 1 90 so %
81 Map OF the United
States in Ink show
ing territorial acquisi-
lions In colors - 90 30 25
IS. To the hoy writing
the best answer TO ahe
following advertise
ment: industrious
hoy wanted, as clerk
In grocery store" 90 80 25
so. Rest collection Of
geographical maps
drawn by any class
during one or more
terms Of school work o. so -
40. Best collection OF
historical maDs drawn
by any class during
one or more terms Of
school work ........ | 90 80 -
Al. Best school display
Of manual training
~. Rest exhibit Of one
half hushel silver
King corn which was
raised and cultivated
by boy or girl under
lc years Of age. 90 3 90 . 90
y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

Tie small bundle about inches Icne of
each variety and fasten 70 a white card
board each variety correctly labeled. so
that they may be hung up for display
Use card for each cIass -.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
CLASS Educational
II. l.. Gardner, Supt,
RULES

No charges will be made for making en-
tries but ten per cent Will be deducted from
premiums paid
Specimen Of penmauship must b. IN stand
ard letter paper (Sxl0) written on one side
only.
Map exhibits of the work Of an entire
class must be made on uniform sized map
paper.
IS far as possible send all exhibits from
the same school in one packages Maps
should not be rolled.
Maps should not exceed II by 10 inches
in size hut they may be on sriailer paper.
White card board is nr, e. ed for maps not
done In regular c;ass work. Retracing or
copying viii not Toe allowed,
Every exhibit must have attached, but in
case Of maps ettcrs ETC. may be written
on the back, the following certificate;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

Name Of pupil ...... ..........Age. $500,
Form or grade In which he works ...,....
No of Dist. Town on Village. ,.,....
Post Office address, ,....... .............
Number of days the pupil attended school
the past year. ,........,.... ..............
hereby certify that this eGSih't Z che
bona 6de work Of the pupil during che year
Of 1907 and 1905 aud was done undel ="
supervision.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08
sThe Blood is The Life"

c.;orce has never gone beyond the
20 simple statement of scripture. But
hOI los illuminated that statement and
IL il a meaning ever broadening with
tho increasing breadth of knowledge.
, ,Tt the blood is wbad" or impure it
"N not. alone the body which suffers
Isrouph disease. The brain is also
slnnded, <ae mind and judgement are
sSocted, and many an evil deed or impure
.boSpbt W&>be directly traced to the
impSry Of the 6loaD Foul. impure blood
1an be made pure by the use Qf Qr.
P;sTces Golden Medical Discovery. ~
a1-ic6es and puri6es the blood thereby
su-inc. pimples, blotches, eruptions and
a.bor cutaneous affections, as eczema,
o'. or salt-rheum, hives and other
oonifpstations of impure blood.
1 O O o O O
In the cure of scrofulous swellings, en-
,orrod glands, open eating ulcers, or old
'oros the Golden Medical Discovery has
sorformed the most marvellous cures. In
fosns of old sores, or open eating ulcers,
:. is we'll to apply to the open sores Dr..
Dprrp'S All-I1cdIlllS CdiFO, WuiCA QOS.
sosses wonderful healing potency when
need as an application to the sores in con-
sanction with the use of uGOlden Medical
niscoveryn as a blood cleansing consti-
tntiona treatment. If your druggist
don't happen to have the validating
Salve" in stock, you can easily procure it
bv inclosing fiftyfour cents in postage
stamps to Dr. R. V. Pierce, 663 Main ST.,
RnfaIo n. Y, and it will come to you by
rpturn post. Most druggists keep it as
well as the Golden Medical Discovery"
o O @ @ 9 o
You can't afford to accept any medicine
Of uulnorn composition, as a substitute
for Golden Medical Discovery" which is
medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION,
having a complete list of ingredients in
Main English on its bottle-wXapper, the
sama being attested as correct under O b.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets req IA q
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08

P. A. Chevalier made a trip to
Roche Harbor on Tuesday on bust
ness.
Jack Balam and Chas. Miller were
in Friday Harbor the first of the week
on business.
Harry Cook and General Cayou
were in Friday Harbor the first part
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. A. Borchers spent
Thursday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Mordhorst. Of Reeds Harbor.
B. Mordhorst has been engaged the
past week in ditching his place which
lies on the east side of Reeds Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Borchers and
sons Louis and Laurence we're enter
tanned at dinner on SUNDAY by Mrs.
Jack Matheson.
Miss Della Smith. who has been the
house guest of Mrs. j. Matheson for
the past month. left for her home 10
Portland, Ore, on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Erickson and Mr..
and Mrs. E. Weaver we're sightseeing
at the light station on Sunday. Mr..
Weaver took several pictures OF the
place.
A. Droullard has been busily engag-
ed the last few days installing his new
engine IN his boat. When completed
he will have fine Ian hch known as
ssPearl D."
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Weaver. of Roche
Harbor. have been spending the past
ten days on their place. Mr.. Wea-
yer has pruned his orchard and they
returned to Roche Harbor on Mon
day.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08
kincaid to Search
For Parasite

Trevor Charles D. Kincaid, profes.
sor OF zoology at the University OF
washington. and we'll known here.
mas been commissioned by the depart.
ment of agriculture of the United
States to go to Japan and make 9
study OF the Gypsy moth and the para.
site which destroys it, with view OF
exterminating the pest. which is said
TO threaten this country. Prof. Kin
caid will leave Seattle early in March
and expects to be abent about six
months.
The insect which is to be the OBJ
Jecey of Prot. Kincaid's study has be
come menace of no mean propor-
lions to practically all vegetation in
MASSACHUSETTS, and other Eastern
states /. The gypsy moth is widely
distributed through the old world and
was introduced to America forty years
ago through some experiments con.
Quoted at Harvard university by q
member of the faculty who was endeav-
orlng to improve the silkworm indus
try. For number of years it has
ravished the orchards of several New
England states and several million
dollars have been spent in an effort to
eradicate the pest. One method of
fighting the insect is to introduce the
parasites which are it's natural enemies
and which have kept it from becoming
a nuisance in some other countries.
Several varieties of these have been
brought from Europe. They have
been effective, but scientists have
reason to believe that more effective
parasites in combating the moth will
be found in japan where it is not SO
fourishing.
1t is to study this question that
Prof. Kincaid has been commissioned
by L. y. Howard. head of the bureau
of entomology, for the trip to the
Orient. He is quite familiar with
the subject. having investigated it
thoroughly while doing post graduate
work at Harvard two years ago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08

The average February rainfall in
this county from 1890 to 1898, both
years inclusive. was 2.26 inches.
From 1890 to 1897, both inclusive.
the average was 8. "a inches. Ordi
narily November and December are
the wettest months in the year here
and in February 1907 the rainfall was
5.04 inches, which was more than
that of any, other month and more
than during any other February IN
eighteen years.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08

All county commissioners in the
state are invited to attend a meeting
to be held at Tacoma. Feb. IL. for
the purpose of organizing state as
soclation and to discuss road build
ing. county institutes and the many
matters of public interest with which
the commissioners of every county
have to deal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08
ChurchHl's discount sale will be
continued thirty days more.

Tide lands we're sold at public sal,
last Saturday to ]. G. Hammond,
Crane island. Andrew Newhall, Or
cas- island. near Cascade bay. D. e
Hoffman. Shaw island. West Sound
Canning Co. W. B. Augir, West
Sound bay, g. 81. Adkins. West
Sound. JOS. Sweeney, Waldron isl.
and. ". R. Garrett, j. A. Jensen, j.
T. Bloor and Hattie NJ. Butler. A
tract Of school land, on Griffin bay,
20. 50 acres, was sold to Norman Fra,
zer. All Of the sales were made !,
the appraised valuations.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08
Short order lunches served at all
hours at the San Juan oyster house.

The steamer Dirigo cleared from
here Saturday night foreign for Nanai-
mo, for coal, and coastwise for Sksg-
way. Alaska. and way ports. She
carried quite a large miscellaneous
cargo which included over 80. 600
feet of Lumber and 10000 shingles
shipped from here by the Western
Mills & Lumber Go. Shipments
taken aboard at Seattle included gro
ceries, hardware, meats. mining aud
other machinery, powder. gasoline,
kerosene, naptha. railroad ties and
other lumber and many other things
needed in the great northland.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08

Karl L. Killing, travelling auditor
of the Seattle Brewing u Mailing
Company came over Wednesday even
ing with Templin brothers from East
Sound. where be had been visiting his
parents, and left on Thursdays boat
for Seattle. As usual on his occasion
al trips to this county he was well
come caller at the Islander Office for q
little visit with old friends. "Char-
lie. ;, as most of his friends call him.
IL one Of the steadiest and most reli-
able OF the San Juan county boys"
Who have worked their way up to
good positions in the business world.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-02-08

It seems that the Islander was a
little premature in stating last week
that new telephone cards. giving the
list of San Juan island subscrl bers,
could be obtained at the central Office.
The cards are printed but the mana
ger is not quite ready to give them
out because Of number of changes
which be is making on the lines.