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Middletown transcript., 1908-02-29
LEAP YEAR LOVE TESTS

+ There is little token called the "loye
test" which the flirtatious maiden makes
in leap year and sends to the young man
she fancies most, or if she is the typical
girl of 1908, practical, heart whole and
fancy free, she sends several of them to
as many of her admirers
A piece of cardboard 7 by 8 inches is
selected and gashed in nine places to
| admit ribbons from an inch to an inch
and half in width. These are selected
in colors corresponding with those in the
couplets which are either lettered on the
ribbon itself or on the cardboard above
it. The girl who is something. of an
artist may carry out the color scheme of
the ribbons in border of flowers painted
around the sides and top, cutting the
cardboard away from partof the flowers
to make an. irregular edge. Blue corn
flowers, black pansies, orange blossoms,
yellow daisies, fern leaves, little brown
button NUNS, red carnations, heliotrope
and violets are painted in over the rib
hons, which hang in long irregular
fringe and which, if we'll selected, make
beautiful color scheme when arranged
in the order mentioned.
The maiden who is not oyerbold omits
the white ribbon and uses it as a hanger
thus making it more difficult for the man
TO get 1t out, with the consequently better
chance of tempting him to the coveted
proposal If the flowers are used, these
eouplets are lettered on the ribbons
II to me your heart is true, fiFsss- .
Send me back the blue. --
u for me all thought you lack,
Send me back the black.
Should you think OF the marriage rite,
Send me back the white.
II you're already an engaged fellow
Confess and send me back the yellow,
Should pique be what your cold airs mean.
Set me al rest and send the green.
But II at thought OF me yenafrown
Tell me the worst and send the brown.
lion thrills for me yetIr fieartsis led 9e
Quick. oil, quickly seifd the red.
III you area friend for stormy weather. 4
Send the heliotFope iike purple heather.
II for what is past you suffer yet, II
Send me back the violet. 9y5ze,5ss
r i - 2 ~ Il
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DELAWARE COLLEGE

4
The subjoined report was made by the
Agricultural Committee to the Board of
Trustees of Delaware College at a meeting
held on January 28th, 1908, at the Col
lege.
GENTLEMEN: Since the last regular
meeting OF the Board much has been ac-
complished in the Agricultural Depart
ment OF the College. Considerable effort
has been made to advertise the Agricul-
tural Courses, and to interest not only
young men in the advantages offered by
the College for an Agricultural education
but those who are actually engaged in
farming, as well. The results thus far
obtained have been quite satisfactory,
seven students registered in the various
agricultural courses at the beginning of
the year. We have every reason to feel
that the Farmers Short Course Of two
weeks, which begins the middle Of Feb
ruary, will be a success, although, Of
course, we cannot expect any large num-
bers. The work is new to our constit-
uents, and it will be some time before the
efforts that are now being made will yield
satisfactory returns.
There is great need for more system
attic College Extension work than is now
possible with our present facilities. We
are constantly receiving requests to visit
farms to make suggestions and give advice
in a way that it is impossible to do by
correspondence. Our Committee feels
that if We had small State appropria-
ton to carry on this work much good
would be accomplished, not only to-the
farms thus visited and the people met in
this way, but it would also bring the Col
lege before the people of the State in de-
sirable manner.
Although the farm came into our pos
session comparatively late to plan salts
factory seasons work, number Of expert
ments have been successfully carried out.
The experiment in top dressing grass
lands was satisfactory, although the sea
son was much against this kind OF work.
The experiment with varieties OF cowpeas
and soy beans indicated that il Wonfd be
possible for farmers to grow certain ais
ties OF coy beans for seed at a large profit,
not only for seed, but also for feeding pnr1.
poses. If the farmers could appreciate
the value Of coy beans for hay as well a.
f6r grain, and make business OF growing
them, they would no doubt save large
part OF the money they now spend FOR nj
trogenous foods.
The Station is making an extensive
test with different varieties OF wheat, dif-
ferent varieties of crimson clover, and
| other grains, such as winter oats, barley
and spelts. There is also in progress a
| number OF cooperative experiments with
alfalfa
We are finding that the farm is. very
wet, and before much more experimental
| work can be done in the field set aside for
the work of the Agronomist, it will have
to be underdrained.
We are looking forward to the time
when we shall have additional funds for
this work, as well as for farm buildings
better suited to the needs Of the College
and Station than those which we now
have.
The work Of equipping the farm is pro-
crossing as fast as possible, and in some
branches the equipment il now complete.
Very respectfully submitted,
Geo. G. Kerr, Chairman,
For the Agricultural Committee.
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ADEn0IDs
By D. T. MARSHALL, N. D,

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Does your child breathe with his mouth
open? Does be snore /? II he does be
probably has adenoids Adenoids, or
adenoid growths, or retropharyngeal tom
sils, are soft flexible growths which some
times occur in the space between the back
part OF the nose and the upper part of
tile throat. This space is called the
.naso-pharynx. Sometimes when We at
tempt to drink glass of water, and some
of it '.goes down the wrong way" We
choke, and then some of the water comes
out through the nose. This water passes
through the retropharyngeal space. The
air which passes through our noses to our
lungs also passes through this space.
When this space is only moderately mar
rowed by adenoids, child may breathe
through his nose during the day, but
when he is asleep and lying down the
tongue aud soft palate relax, and partly
filling up the already narrow air passage,
the child is compelled to open his mouth
In order to breathe. When the space is
very much narrowed, or stopped up alto
gether, the child breathes with his mouth
open all the time. Mouth breathing is
bad for several reasons. Nature meant
that the air should be passed through the
tortuous passages of the nose, there to be
warmed, moistened and partly freed from
dust aud germs. When this is not ac-
complished, one is apt to suffer from a
chronic form of sore throat, and to be.
subject TO attacks of Inflammation of the
larynx and vocal cords.
Children who have adenoids are apt
also to have enlarged tonsils. They are
continually getting "colds in the head
and having attacks of tonsilitis. They
do not hear well. They have frequent
attacks of ear trouble, because the ade-
noids block up the openings vi the
Eustachian tubes, whose function is to
sentiiate the inner ear Such children
are apt to have a dull, stupid look. As
they grow older the bridge of the nose
:
becomes prominent, the lower part looks
pinched, the lips become thickened and
the arch OF the palate high and narrow,
thus crowding the upper teeth. As they
get still older, from the difficulty of
breathing they become fat-chested and
anatnic. Not being able to hear we'll,
they are handicapped at school and get
the credit of being more stupid than they
really are. Thus the presence of these
seemingly Insignificant growths may per-
manentIy iriure child in body and
mind. In place of being bright, active
and quick, he may be dull, apathetic and
stupid.
A child who exhibits any of these
symptoms should be taken to competent
specialist for examination.
The operation of removing adenoids is
a trifing one, and takes but a few seconds.
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NEGRO 1EaAEDs $50 As i err

-. E SeaEbereagll,ea prominent mer-
chant sof PIeasans Hili. I'D, received a
letter, Tuesday, threatening thai ifhs did
not put $50 in an enYelope and leave 1t at
q certain fence corner at 10 SOP. M., lit
would cost him several times that amount.
Mr. Scarborough informed justice Of The
peace, at North East, who told con-
stable. A padded envelope was placed in
the designated spot. The justice and
constable hid themselves nearby. .Atthe,
time appointed in the note Evan Talbot,
"a negro, approached tie coriler and drew
out tiie enVel8pes He y as arrested by
the constable, taken TO Eikton and at
hearing Wednesday afternoon was lieldin
$500 bail for the grand jury
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NEW POSTOFFIcE ORDER
Says Newspaper Subscribers Not Paid
Up Cannot Be Served


Subscribers to newspapers IS well
as publishers, will be interested in
new ruling which has just been pro-
mulgated by the Postoffice Depart
meni. I'nill be found in the Decem-
Der numhs' Of the Postal Guide as
order Ne 9J1.
The order is specific and means
that the publishers of daily news
papers will be obliged to cut off SUBJ
scribers three months in arrears, and
that the publishers of weekly papers
will be obliged to take similar action
against all subscribers one year in
arrears.
If this is not done, the right of the
publication to pass through the mails
as second class matter will be ques-
toned. If this right is denied after
investigation, the publication in ques-.
ton may only be mailed at the tran
sient second-class postage rates of one
cent for each four ounces or fractions
thereof, which would virtually bar it
from the mails. The new ruling is a
drastic one and will be far-reaching
in its effect upon the country publish
ers, who have been accustomed to
extend credit to subscribers.
Instructions to postmaster, received
from the department, are not to
question expired subscriptions prior
to April next, in order that pub
fishers may be given every reasonable
opportunity to adjust their business to
the conditions.
This is only fair, as publishers who
show good faith and that they are.
making progress should have such
an opportunity. The purpose of the
new law is to correct. real abuses and
not to place in the hands of postmas-
ters an instrument which to annoy
and vex publishers whose practices
are legitimate and normal.
In order that We may comply with TIN
lew ruling of the Postoffiee Department
lotice of which is given above, we ur
emily request all our patrons who are on,
ear or more in arrears for subscription
o settle the same at their earliest con
enience. Under the new ruling We viii
Ne obliged to discontinue sending paper
o those of our patrons who are NOR
han one year in arrears We trust ou
riends will bear this in mind and settl,
he amount they owe us at an earl.
ate.. You can know the amount Of you
rrearages by referring to the address
abel on your paper.
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PULLMAN CARS DRY

A Philadelphia Special says The Pull
man Co. has decided to discontinue the
eaIe Of liquor on its buffet, parlor and
sleeping cars 10 every part OF the United
States, to order to go into effect as soon
as the liquors now on hand can be dis
posed of without loss. An order to this
effect was sent out from Chicago several
days ago TO various district superiuten-
dents throughout the United States. It
ia expected 70 begin In the East and to
work westward aud the order may be-
come operative III New England and the
Middle States about March let
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-29

There is little'new inpolitics. tl,is week.
Secretary Taft continues to secure dele
gates in states outside of his own while it
becomes daily more evident that be will
have the solid delegation Of his own state.
No other candidate has thus far secured
any delegates outside of bis own state.
There is considerable gossip regarding the
possible selection Of John Franklin Fort,
Governor Of New Jersey, for second place
on the ticket. There is reasdh to believe
that a majority. at least, Of The New Jer-
sey delegation viii vote for the nomina-
'tion Of Mr.. Taft and many claim that he
will have the solid delegation Of that state.
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Rep. Lilley Of Connecticut, has made
some startling charges ia the House, to
the effect that undue and improper in
iuence has been brought to bear on the
naval committee of that body which in
duced it to provide in the naval appro-
priation bill for eight submarine boats
and only two battleships, after the Presi-
dent and the Secretary Of the Navy had
urged that provision be made for four
battleships and only four submarines. 1t
is to be hoped that this matter will be
sifted to the bottom, for the credit Of the
party as well as for that Of tlle committee
in question. ~
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FOR RENT. Tie seven room daeII-
ing on East Main street. now occupied
by George s. Richards Possession given
March 25th, 1908 MRs. n y. PARqIs
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Admirals Capps and Converse, two Of
the ablest officers in the Navy have, at
the request of the President, prepared
elaborate replies to the so-called Reuter-.
dahl charges against the value of the
American Navy. Both Of these answers
seem conclusive in themselves, but the
Senate committee on Naval Affairs also
purposes to conduct an exhaustive in
vestigation and it seems certain hat be-
fore Congress adjourns the Al herican
people will have received ample assurance
that there are no fundamental weaknesses
in their navy and that ship for ship it
compares fayorably with any navy in the
world.
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TIE WnMAN'S PAPER

TBK Sun is the best type of news.
paper, lorally and Intellectually. In
additio the news of sne day, it pub
lishes ths S,est features that can be pre-
eented, such as fashion articles, and mis-
cellaneous writsgs from men and women
of note and prominence. It is an eduea.
tor OF the highest character, constantly
eliminating to noble ideals in individual
and national life.
THE SUS IL published on Sunday as
well ae every other day of the week.
cfudinq the sunday Sen, "a. The Sunday
Sun alane, &l year.
Address
a. 8. ABELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
BALTIMoRE. ND
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Speaking of railroads, it now seems
certain that the Aldrich financial bill will,
by amendment, be made to take the first
step toward aseertaining the physical
value Of the railroad properties, II is
proposed SO to amend the bill as to pro-
vide that only the bonds Of such railroads
as have had their physical value ascer-
'aiiied and certified by the Interstate
Commerce Commission may be accepted
rs tlre Secretary Of the Treasury as the
basis ier emergency national bank circu-
Iation. Tlis seems entirely reasonable
for the Treasury when accepting such
bonds is really accepting as security the
first mortgages on the railroads and it is
only good business that before accepting
such mortgages the Treasury should first
ascertain the value of the property mort
gagged
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THE FARMERS PAPER

THE SUNS market reports and COM
mercial columns are complete and re-
Liable, and put the farmer, the merchant
and the broker in touch with the markets
Of Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston, New
York; Chicago, Philadelphia and all other
important points in the United States
and other countries. All of which the
reader gets for one cent.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-29

The TRANSCRIPT, 81 per year
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Fhose in a position best to judge are
now of the opinion that the Presidents
letter will have two very beneficial re-
suits. First, by warning the railroads in
advance that the administration, and
through it the public, will be in posi-
tfon to judge whether or not they arr
warranted by any decrease in business in
decreasing the pay of their employees,
The letter will, it is believed, operate as q
deterrent to railway managers who might
be disposed to make material reductions
in wages; second, by SO deterring the
railway managers from acting hastily,
and so contributing themselves to check
business, it will, it is maintained, serve
totideo over a temporary depression which
has naturally followed the financial striD-
geney and which has hit the railroads
later than the manufacturers, while in a
comparatively short time this depression
will have passed aud there will then be
no occasion toreduce wages.
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WASHINGTON LETTER

WASHINGTON. D. O., February 22d, 1908.
The President has once more taken 9
step which has startled ard astounded
the capitalists and some Of the most In.
huential leaders of his party and which,
nevertheless, promises on second thought
to make for the interest of the country at
large and of businessmen as well as wage
workers refer to the letter which the
President recently addressed to the Inter-
state Commerce Commission instrncting
the Commission carefully to investigate
the receipts and disbursements of the rail-
roads in order tliatit may be in a position
to act intelligently should it be called
upon to intervene between railway man
ayers and their employees.
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The SUN Al 0NE CENT
IL The Cheapest High-Class Paper In
The United States.
THE SUNS special correspondents
throughout the United States, as well as
in Europe, China, South Africa, the
Philippines, Porto Rico, Cuba and in
every other part of the world, make it
the greatest newspaper that can be
printed.
Its Washington and New York bureaus
are among the best in the United States,
and give THE Suns readers the earliest
information upon all important events in
the legislative and financial centers Of
the country.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-29

THR sseasIrs : IL year
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-15
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

III the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton, for the County of.San Juan.
In the Matter of the Estate of John Barlow an
incompetent person.
order to show cause iii the sale of real estate.
Samuel Barlow, the guardian ot the person
and estate of John Barlow, an incompetent per
son, having filed his petition in this Court, duly
verified, praying for a1i-order OF this Court tor
the sale of the real pro oerty belonging to the
estate of said John Barlow, for the purpose
therein set forth;
ton that there is personal estate OF said ward
and that the rents and profits OF the same are
sufficient to pay the claim therein set forth and
that it is necessary toseil all or portion OF the
real estate of said ward to pay the same
!; And it further appearing to, the Court that
said petition forms to and is IN accordance
with the requirements of law in such case made
and provided, it is ordered by the Court that all
persons interested said estate, or in the guar
dianship Of said incompetent person appear pc
fore said Superior Court on the Ist day OF Sep
TENDER 1905 at the hour of II O'Clock in the lore
noon of said day, at the courtroo OF said
Court in the town of Friday Harbor, county OF
San Juan state of Washington, then ana there
to show cause, if any they have, why an ordeI
of this Court should not be granted to SAID
guardian authorizing and empowering him TO
sell the real estate of said ward, or SO much
thereof as may be necessary to pay Tor sa1o
claim. r. .,,;~
order to show cause be published at least four
successive weeks before the said Ist day OF sep
TENDER, 1908, in the San Juan Islander, news.
paper printed and published in said county OF
San Juan and of general circulation therein.
Done in open Court this 23rd day OF July i Jos.
GEO. A. JOINER, Judge
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-15

At meeting held Thursday night
Friday Harbor's new band formed its
permanent organization by electing
Charles Churchill. president: Van E.
Sargent, vice-president and musical
director; Cecil Carter. secretary and
treasurer. The three gentlemen
above named. together with John
Mackenzie and John Taylor. form the
board of directors. While the name
of the organization has not been def
nltely decided upon it is altogether
probable that it will be called the
"San Juan Military Band" as a
majority of the boys seem to favor
that. There are fifteen enthusiastic
members in the band who are practic-
ing four nights a week and under the
very able direction, of their director.
Mr.. Sargent. are doing most excellent
work. They expect to- be open for
engagements this fall.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-15
LOPEZ

Mrs. Palmer spent few days In
Seattle the past week.
Miss Hazel Eastman. of BelliHgham,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Culp.
Miss Lottie Mckay and Miss Myrtle
Churchill are visiting Ada Kent.
The W. @. T. U. will give a picnic
at Bloor's beach Wednesday. Aug. 10.
Ethel Bruins visited her uncle. and
family on Shaw island the past week
Mrs. Nelson Culp and son visited
her father, Mr.. Eastman. at Belling-
ham, this week.
Mrs. Curtis and daughter. OF
Belllngham, are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Randall.
Mrs. Middleton and children are
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
L. Davis at Port Stanley.
Misses Ethel Gary and Eva Thorn
ton visited with Mrs. Walrod at the
Harbor the last of the week.
Mrs. B. F. Wood and Mrs. Vern
Wood and son spent Sunday and
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wood. on San Juan.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bruins. Mr..
Stillman and family and Mr.. Henry
Glossop and family were over from
Shaw island to the Sunday school
picnic Wednesday. which was held at
Stanley's beach.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-15
STUART ISLAND

Paul Chevalier and Louis Borchers.
were in Friday Harbor on Saturday.
Kaspar Mordhorst and his sister
Miss Louisa we're visitors on Speiden
island on Sunday.
P. A. Chevalier. of Turn Point
light station. went to Roche Harbor
Wednesday on official business.
Miss Marie Baatz. of Waldrop
island, is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Chevalier. of Speiden island.
Harry Cook and Miss Mexican made
a trip to Friday Harbor on Saturday,
going overland from Roche Harbor.
PA. Chevalier and Master Lawrence
Borchers were visitors at Hill island,
B. @. on Sunday. at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Borchers en-.
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Frances
Barrows. of North Saanich. ON Monday
night. Their launch refused duty
and Mr.. Borchers towed them home
Tuesday morning with the Turn
Point.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-15

S. M. Bugge. E. 81. Nash. Frank
P. Christensen. G. B. briggs. G. M.
Tucker and O. Fl. Culver left We'd
nesday in Mr.. Bugge's launch. Owasse.
for a few days outing among the
Canadian islands. off the east coast of
Vancouver island They are expect
ed home Sunday. Gene Gould wanted
to 90 and the committee on cred en-
tials reported favorably. but be bought
a pup the first of the week and had to
stay home to take care of him. His
two weeks old boy and the pup keep
him going some.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-15
For Prosecuting Attorney

hereby declare myself candidate
for nomination to the office of Prosecut-
ing attorney for San Juan county, subject
to the decision of the Republican voters
atthe primary election to be held Septem-
Der 5, 1905
If nominated and elected / will serve
the public interests honestly, faithfully
and impartially.
FRANK P. CHRISTENSEN
Friday HarbOr, July 9, 1908
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-15
BIDS WANTED

Sealed bids will be received by the
Directors of School District No. 30,
East Sound. until IL o'clock. noon,
of Monday. August 81. 1905. for the
School House building and Lot Gone
acre) in the former school distlic
No. q. recently consolidated with
No. 20. The Directors reserve the
right to reject any and all bids. ALI
bids should be sealed and marked
IBID for School House and Lott
and addressed to the undersigned.
Fl. B. GIBBONS.
Clerk School District No. %. East
Sound. Wash.