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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Notwithstanding, always a siren

Notwithstanding, always a siren
uous, and frequently dangerous.
sport, offers many rich rewards on
this continent to the increasing num-
Der of those who are devoted to it. A
writer in the National Geographical
Magazine points out that In Alaska
and Canada there are several lofty
peaks, rivaling those of Switzerland
in magnificence, the submits of which
have never been reached by civilized
man. Fairweather (15,5O0 feet) and
Crillon (15,900 feet) are reasonably
accessible to tourists in Alaska, and
yet it is said that no one has ever at
tempted to climb them. The Hottest
of the Canadian Rockies, Mount Rob-
son (13,700 feet), still awaits a con-
queror, and the same is true of the
highest SUBMITS of the Selkirks. The
difficulties of mountain-climbing, it is
true, are not always in proportion to
the height attained. In the Cascade
Range, for example, Mount Baker
(10,S27 feet) was not scaled until the
tops of several of its loftier neighbors
had been reached, including Mount
Rainier (14,394 feet).
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
PLAGUE RATS IN LONDON.
Precautions Taken to Prevent Epi.
demtC In British Metropolis.

Precautions Taken to Prevent Ed.
demic In British Metropolis.
The story of how the rat is watch
ed for the prevention or suppression
of'plague Is told by DR.. Herbert Will
Jams, the medical officer of health fol-
the port of London, in his report OF
1908, the London Express says.
During the year 1908, 61,521 rats
were killed in the docks, and a total
of 555,944 in the years 1901-l90S.
Last August decomposing bodies OF
rats were found in the basement in
the north quay of the West India
docks by the inspector in charge. DR.
Williams visited the spot, selected the
least decomposed rodent and sent II
to Prof. Klein, of St. Bartholomew s
Hospital.
With the lung juice of this raj
Prof. Klein inoculated a guinea pig
and mouse. The guinea pig devel
oped symptoms of plague and was
killed. The mouse was reported to
be distinctly ILL.," The verdict was
that the rat had died of plague.
Then the medical officer stated the
facts to the managers of the London
and India Docks Company. A search
party hunted twice day through
every basement and warehouse on the
north quay. Any dead rats were TAX.
en- up with tongs and placed in buck.
ct of disinfecting solution, and finally
burned in a furnace.
The search was through an area 900
yards long, practically in the base
ments, the floors of which were honey
combed with rat holes. The bodies
of the dead rats were examined be-
fore being burned, and several showed
signs of plague.
The mortality from plague ended
about Sept. 26. The court of common
council sanctioned the purchase of an
apparatus for the fumigation of ships
with view to the destruction of
rats. This will be carried on a barge
and towed where required.
Only one of the persons in contact
with the infected rats showed any
symptoms of plague. The medical Off
Ger adds that the above plague was
due from among rats in the the port
of London to his knowledge.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

Having a disdain for high heels,
Mrs. Abbie Harrison, near Newark, N.
j., grew incensed when she wore a
pair of shoes and found the supporting
feathers almost an inch higher than
heels which, she believes, all women
who care for their health should wear.
In chopping off the heels with an ak
she severed her thumb Feeling de-
cidedly uncomfortable in the shoes the
woman decided to remove them or
have them made lower. There is no
cobbler near her home, and Mrs. Har-
rison decided to lower the heels her
self. She first tried chisel. After
making little Roadway she thought of
the chopping block and ak. At the
first blow she chopped away the heel
of the right foot shoe. Then the left
one was placed on the block to have
it's fashion mark destroyed. Missing
the mark at the first attempt the wom-
an tried again. 1t was then that she
cut of the digit.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
FAMILY COUGH SYRUP
Cures Any Cough in Five Hours.
NEW PRESCRIPTION HERE.

Here is given the most effective
cough prescription known to the medi-
cal world. 1t is mild laxative, too
and this is what body needs when
suffering with cough and cold on the
lungs. A cough or cold indicates poi
sons in the system, causing inflamma-
ton and congestion. Nearly all cough
syrups relieve, but make the trouble
worse by their constipating effects.
This prescription not only relieves
quickly, but it cures any cough that
is durable. Get one-half ounce fluid
wild cherry bark, one ounce compound
essence cardiol and three ounces sy-
rup white pine compound Mix in
bottle. Take for acute cough or
bronchitis twenty drops every half
hour for four hours. Then one-half
to one teaspoonful three or four times
daily. Give children less according
to age. A few hours treatment will
cure and heal the throat and lungs of
all but consumptives. Cut this out
and give it to some friend who may
need it to be saved from an early
death by consumption.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Honest as the Day II Long.

A somewhat elastic term that 10
used in speaking of our fellow men.
In June, when the days are sixteen
hours or thereabouts in length, it may
properly be regarded as comparatively
high praise. But In December, when
the days have shrunk to nine hours
and some minutes, 1t is naturally con-
siderably less flattering. In speaking
of some men, it is safest to wait until
about the 21st of December to use the
honest-as-the-day expression
Judge
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

When the great city of Chicago Sc
lects woman as the head of its pub
lie school system the world receives an
impressive reminder of the splendid
opportunities which have opened for
women in the educational field in re-
cent years. Moreover, as that partic-
nlar woman has been teaching since
1862, 1t is evident that there is no
"dead-line of fifty" for women any
more than there is for men of the
right kind.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
PETER WAS MOVING.

Peter, thirty-two years old. was the
white horse of all work which had be-
longed to the Bentons ever since, thir-
ty years ago, they had moved into the
country to farm and rest" Peter
had done most of the resting. however
and his perfect health seemed to prom
Use that he was destined to keep on
resting almost indefinitely. In spite
OF his quiet nature, Mrs. Benton, who
had grown up in town and was not
accustomed to horses, regarded Peter
as fearsome animal.
When not otherwise employed, Peter
moved deliberately about the yard at
the end of rope, moving the lawn"
with his hungry mouth. It would
have been safe, so far as Peter was
concerned, to let him roam free, but
Mrs. Benton insisted that such
course would be disastrous, and stern.
ly forbade it.
Bob, the 6-year-old son, of whom
Peter appeared to be very fond, was
allowed a special privilege Whenever
the grass in the middle of the lawn
was too short for even Peter to crop,
Bob would lead him to the borders of
the garden, and still holding him by
the rope, the thirty-two-year-old horse
would eat the longer and greener food.
One day, when this process was 60
ing on, Bob became interested in a but.
terfy. dropped the rope, and went pell-
nell after it. Peter naturally kept on
eating. AS long as rope was tied to
his halter, he considered himself tied,
just as an elephant is said to believe
himself bound if only a straw is round
his leg.
But Mrs Benton, ever watchful, saw
from the dining room window what
had taken place. To her to have Peter
loose spelled danger. It took but
second to throw up the window and
cry, Bobby! Bobby! Peters got
away from You. and he's moving!"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
SOUR STOMACH

II used Cascarets and feel like a new
man. have been a sufferer from dvs-
pepsia and sour stomach for the last two
years. have been taking medicine and
other drugs, but could find no relief onlv
for short time. / will recomne end
CascaIets to my friends as the only thing
for indigestion and sour stomach and to
keep the bowels in good condition.
They are very nice to eat"
Harry Stuckley, Mauch Chunk, Pa.
Peasant. Palatable, Potent, Taste Good
Do Good. Never Sicken. Weaken or csrino
l0c. Csc, Soc. Never sold in bulk The gen.
oine tablet stamped c c. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. on
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Chambray Potatoes.

Wash, pare and thinly slice potatoeA
using vegetable slicer. Let stand one
half hour in cold water, then drain and
dry between towels. Arrange in layers
in a well-buttered frying pan, having
pan three-fourths full, seasoning each
layer with salt and pepper and brush.
ing over with melted butter Cook In
a moderate oven until soft and well
bcounnd
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Table Talk.

A story In which Webster Is saio
to have figured: The statesman was
once asked by a woman at dinner
given In his honor. how he varied in
his eating and what he generally ate.
Madam" the answer ran, Il vary in
eating in this respect; sometimes l
eat more, but never less"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Frozen Peaches.

Two quarts of peaches, one quart
of water and three cups of sugar.
Pare, stone and mash the peaches.
Add six broken peach kernels to the
sugar and water and boil five minutes.
Strain. and when cool add to the
peaches and freeze.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

Was 1t Dolly Madison who first made
ice cream? The claim has been made
In her behalf, and it raises question
which ought to be settled. The world
has not had so many benefactors that
1t can afford to forget any of them.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

That st. Louis priest who wants to-
give to each married woman vote
for every daughter she has and to-
every married man vote for each OF
his sons Is not likely to arouse much
enthusiasm In the more fashionable
districts Of our great cities.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
silver Lining. to Black Clouds.

"Of course notice things" said the
girl in the stocking department, land
one of the things l have noticed is
that the stockings with the brightest
red, blue and green spots are bought
by people dressed in the deepest
mourning. Yes. that's right. Funny,
amt it,"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Preserved Cltron.

Peel the citron, remove the insides
and cut the fruit into cubes. Cover
with water and cook until the fruit
is translucent, then skim it out, add
enough sugar to the water in which
1t Is cooked to make a rich syrup,
cook for few minutes, add the citron
to 1t again and cook until the syrup
is thick. Stir in the juice of lemon
and eat while hot.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
g!1l'|d35I!|2
CRESCENT MFG. co.
Makers of MAPLEHE
DIETER than Maple).

The South Chicago father who de-
clares his sons marriage is illegal be-
cause the young woman did the pro-
posing is striking a blow at the in
alienable right of the other sex every
four years.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Uncle Allen.

Il suppose man never begins to
feel really DID," said Uncle Allen
Sparks. until he happens to catch
his boy in the act of shaving him
colf"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
A Hunch,

Tell me how can make hit with
your father. l would die for you!"
We'll, go ahead; that would make a
hit with him-Houston Post
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

1t appears that the rich have 1ot
succeeded in getting possession OF
many OF the Lincoln pennies, on which
there is likely to be stiff premium.
This is one of the few times on record
when being poor has been advantage
0uS
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

King Edward is reported to have
cleaned up about $1,0OO,000 in Steel
common. Does Edward like lamb? He
does.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

Use Tor UIu screening.
A half yard of white mosquito bar
folded and stretched around the edge
makes a splendid dish rag that win
not absorb the grease.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

A woman comes pretty near being
an ideal wife if her dry goods bills are
never as large as the bills for eating.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
SAVE MONEY
and AVOID PAIN
KeiStef'S Ladies' TAILORING COLLEGE

Designing, Cutting, Fitting, Tailor
French Patterns cut. Strictly up to
date in every style and fashion.
Positions secured for graduates.
Write for terms. 1909 14th Ave.
SEATTLE
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
The Doctor's Interest,

Voluble Lady-Do you want to ses
me again, doctor?
The Doctor don't want to, but it's
business.-Life.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Dispossessedf

"Pa, Is ice full of germs?"
$50 some say"
well. what becomes Of the germs
when the ice melts?-Louisville Cour.
ter-Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

There Is one thing about automo-
for hitching straps
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

A good honest remedy for Rhenma-
tism, Neuralgia and Sore Throat is
Hamlin's Wizard Oil. Nothing will
so quickly drive out all pain and in
flammation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08

We dTV The largest rose growers
NV. ..o, importers in the Northwest, our
, ~, is healthy and true to name.
|, ,pu LOT list on Fruit and Ornament
h. BORNHOFT,
II Downs Blk, Seattle, Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
11R IN iE2f7f7[7E ~

CAFE
THE ANGELES
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Orchestra every afternoon and evening.
ART GOODS.
PICTURES; Picture Frames made to
order; Artists Supplies; Mail Orders
filled. Send for catalogue. SEATTLE
ART COMPANY, SOL Union Street.
THE CORSET SHOP.
The only exclusive place OF Its kind
in Seattle We will be glad to show
YOU the advantages of properly fitted
corset. Els MADISON STREET.
KODAK AND PHOTO SUPPLIES.
Eastman Kodaks and Photo Supplies.
Developing and printing by best pho
tographers in city. Lowest prices. Most
complete line of souvenirs in city.
FRANK II. WILSON, 22o & 31S Pike ST.
BICYCLES AND REPAIRS.
s c. A. CHRISTOPHER, 121S-1220 Third
Ave-, Seattle, one block south OF r. y.
New location.
Column ia, Rambler, Crescent and 9TH
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"MOLER BARBER COLLEGE,
Men and Women: We teach the Bar
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learning; expert instructor. 12O First
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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
Restorative
Treatment for
Nervous Men


Coming from a source of I'M
questioned authority on@the all
ments of men it is presumed to
be infallible, while the profess
sion generally endorse the in
gradients and prescribe them in
many different forms of various
diseases. The following formu-
la is highly efficient in quickly
restoring in nervous exhaustion,
yenturing, dizziness, heart palpi-
tation, trembling limbs, insom-
MIA, thinness, cold extremities,
tired-an-in feeling and general
inability to do those natural and
rational acts upon which de-
ponds a mans success and hap
piness in social and everyday
life.
The instructions for mixing at
home secretly so that no embar-
rassment may be felt, are as
follows; First get three ounces
of syrup sarsaparilla compound
and one ounce compound fluid
balm-wort; mix and let stand
two hours. Then add one ounce
compound essence cardiol and
one ounce tincture cadomene
mix all together. The dfrec-
lions are to take one teaspoon
full after each meal and one
when retiring, until bounding
health and full strength are re-
stored. Even a few weeks will
witness most wonderful results.
Astonishing nervous force and
equilibrium follow the treat
ment, no matter how serious the
case.
This contains no opiates what
ever and may also be used by
women who suffer with their
nerves with absolute certainty
of prompt and lasting benefits.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-08
0. B. WILLIAMS co.
1910 Western Ave. SEATTLE
ROSE BUSHES

Dahlla Bulbs, Hardy Towering Plants,
Bulbs
Like Varieties grown at A. Y. P. Fair.
Roses, year old, 15c each; for SOC,
for l5c. $1.25 per dozen.
muses. years old, large plants,
SOC each. 3 for 81 90 So 40 nor dozen
The Press., 1909-10-13

Miss Carrie M. Avery of Hartford
and Leroy O. Slater were married
Tuesday evening, Oct. 8. at 2 O'Clock,
at the M. e. parsonage by Rev. James
A. Wood.
Invitations have been received here
for the silver wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs George W. Lansing, formerly Of
this place. but now residing in Jack
sonville, Fla.
The Congregational Sunday school
re elected the following officers Sun
day: Superintendent, John W. Edger-
ton; assistant superintendent, VIM. A.
Agard; secretary and treasurer, Ed
win s. Agard.
The ladies society of the Oongre-
gational church will give a harvest
supper in the church parlors Friday
evening, Oct. %. The entertainment
will be given by the young people.
Supper, including entertainment, will
be- 90 cents.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E.
church met Wednesday afternoon and
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Hildreth. The following officers
were elected, part of those elected &c
the annual meeting being unable to
serve: President, Mrs. George W.
Morton; vioe-president, John s.
Usher; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
l.. Ernest Hall.
The annual meeting and election Of
officers Of the ladies' society of the
Congregational church was held Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. II. M.
French. The following officers were
re- elected: President, Mrs. r.. M.
French; vice presidents, Mrs. Mary ].
Baldwin, Mrs. Edwin s. Agard; SEQ
Rotary and treasurer, Mrs. Lewis b.
Price; chairman of the work commit
tee, Mrs. Charles II. Sterry.
The Press., 1909-10-13
HOLLAND.

Mrs. Jesse Deardon is confined to
her home by illness.
Miss Mary Satterlee is the guest of
Mrs VIM. White of Vernon.
Mrs. Charles Wesley Brooks of Bos.
ton is the guest of her mother. Mrs.
John Foskit.
Mrs Martha Webster is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Jane Taylor, Of
New Haven.
Emil, August and Pauline Ewald
of New York have purchased VIM.
Wocel's farm.
VIM. A. Agard and Miss Lucille M
Agard are the guests of Mrs. VIM
Hupgerford of Hadlyme.
Miss Helen Hawkins has returned
to Cambridge after spending the sum
mer with her sister, Mrs. Clari
Baker.
Miss Annie French and Mrs. Nellit
Iugalls of Kingston, N. H, are til,
guests of Rev. and Mrs. Robert M
French
Mrs. Bassett Parker and daughter
Miss Marian Parker, we're the guests
over Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Ernest Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Ryder and Mrs
Silas Ryder we're the guests Saturday
of Mr.. Ryder's sister, Mrs. JAM
Brace, of Somers
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j. Adams o
Norwich and Mrs. Charles W. Marsl
of Rockville were recently the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Austin L. Edgerton.
The Press., 1909-10-13

The wheel barrow journey was in
this wise. Mr.. Walker wanted to
visit his daughter, who was then liv-
ing in Vermont. Accordingly he
took his trusty wheel barrow, loaded
it with various useful articles, in
Guiding feather bed, (not forgetting
to add kettle of grease to lubricate,
from time to time. the running gear
of his novel vehicle), and started
forth upon his somewhat arduous
journey. In due time he arrived at
his daughters Vermont home, where
he remained for few months, and,
when he had completed his visit. he
trundled his wheel barrow back to his
old home here in Union. In relating
incidents of his journey, "Uncle
Nony" used to speak of a trick played
upon him by some mischievous ur-
ohins. who captured his wheel barrow
and ran it down a bank. During
this episode he lost his precious razor
Rock Meadow.
built Leon Booth is doing the work.
Mrs. Annie Agard and children re.
Gently visited her old home in North
Woodstock.
Mrs Matthias Heck is taking care
of Mrs. Witt at the Hollow, who
broke her ankle short time ago.
Lewis Benway of Cherry Valley,
Mass visited friends here last Sat.
urday. He made the trip on his
bicycle.
The farmers have been taking ad-
vantage of the beautiful autumn days
of the past week, and have their fall
work we'll along.
Mrs. F. H. Ballou and Mrs. Everett
Mathews attended the Sunday school
convention at Stafford Springs M. E.
church last Friday, and report 1t very
interesting.
Mrs. David Mathews visited her
brother, Gilbert Willis, at South
Manchester last week Thursday and
Friday and took a twenty seven mile
automobile ride, calling on other
relatives.
Mashapaug.
Mrs. Fred Johnson of Tolland has
been visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ". Moore and son,
Morgan, of Sturbridge and Mrs, Grace
Able of Worcester called on friends
in town Sunday.
The Press., 1909-10-13

George W. Dolbeare of Norwich
was at the lake last week and cleared
up the underbrush from the island
which he recently purchased of Wal.
ter Scott.
Mrs. George Curry and little son.
Robert, returned to their home at
Chicopee Falls on Sunday, having
spent a week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Dan Thompson.
s. N. Spring, our new state forest
er, and Mr.. Filley of New Haven
were guests of Eugene Walker last
Thursday while in town to inspect
the state plantations. Mr.. walker
accompanied them to South Woodstock
on Friday, where they attended a
meeting of the Connecticut Forestry
association.
The Press., 1909-10-13
ROCKVILLE.

The Vernon Wooden Cos mill, To-
Gated south of Vernon Depot, was de-
stroyed by fire early yesterday morn
ing. The fire started in the boiler
house. Only the Office building was
saved. The mill had been idle for
some time, but preparations were
being made for starting it up The
loss is about 500. 600, partly covered
by insurance. E. o. billiard OF
Hilliardville is president of the com
pany, and N. II. White secretary
treasurer and manager.
The Press., 1909-10-13
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.
matter under this head 10 e''nls per I'M

DO not fail to attend the SGem
Theatre" this week. Miss Minnie Wil-
liams, one of New York's favorite sing
ers, has been engaged at great expense.
She is introducing all the latest song hits
among which is the catchy air, ''Yysp-
Aye-Addy-I-Ay." The pictures are also
especially good this week.
Oysters r in season, and we have fine
ones. Also all fish in their season, at the
Central Market, s. Rogers. proprietor.
A new line of Japan, Sc Napkins at
The Press Office Largest assortment
ever shown, Prices, 10c hundred, up.