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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
How Sheridan Paid a Debt.

No one knew better the power pos
sessed by really polished compliment
than Sheridan. and on innumera BILE oc-
casions during that rather stormy the
atrical management of his did he ex
tricate himself from a difficulty by
means Of one. A good instance is the
following: An English noblsman who
had married e beautiful actress once
applied with much dignity in the
greenroom to Mr.. Sheridan for the ar
rears Of her salary and vowed that he
would not stir till they were paid.
my dear lord" said the impecunious
manager, this is too bad. You have
taken from us the brightest jewel In
the world. and you now quarrel with
us for the little dust she has left be-
hind her,
The nobleman Immediately burst out
laughing. and the debt was cancelled
London Standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07


There are many stories told of the
wonderful thrift Of Harry Lauder. the
Scotch comedian. Once when Lauder
was in New York he was i'm a wine
buying party at the Astor. Everybody
but the Scot bought wine. When ii
came his turn to buy he sighed.
'Weil. boys" he said, Its my turn
to treat. Come along with me. I've
got a fine bottle of old Scotch up in my
room. 1 brought it over with me-"
On another occasion he was with
drinking party and instead Of liquor he
took cigars. for which those who treat
ed him paid so cents apiece. Harry
put all but one in his pocket. He spent
two hours smoking that one. After the
drinking was over the little comedian
went to the cigar counter and said to
the man In charge. 81 say. man. wud
ye mind givin' ME ten cent cigars for
these fatty cent ones?" The exchange
was made. and Harry went to his room
with FIVE times as many cigars as he
had at the start.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
Two Little Bills.

Robert was In the ha bit of expecting
reward for every little service. At the
end of the week he made out "bilr'
to his mother and carefully laid il
where her eyes would fall upon it,
The items were as follows:
Mother Owes to Robert
give cents for running errands
Five cents for being good
That evening there appeared beside
Roberts plate paper upon which was
written:
Robert owes mother. for years of
happiness. nothing: for nursing him
through long illnesses. nothing; for do
ing good to him. nothing
Thoroughly ashamed OF himself
Robert ran 10 mother, threw his arms
around her and sobbed:
Mother. l will do everything I can
Tor you after this. and I'll never ask
you to give me anything but just
love Omaha World Herald
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
liqhtnina Rods.

There were no lightning rods in an
cient times. The first one that the
world ever saw was set up by our
own tllustrious countryman Benjamin
Franklin shortly after the year 1852.
He had Just had his celebrated expert
ment with the kite. in which he dem
onstrated the identity of lightning
with electricity. and was therefore
prepared for the construction of the
rods for which the world had waited
so long. 1t Is not generally known
that Franklin was as distinguished in
science as he was In craftsmanship
and MISUNDERSTANDING
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07

began 10 ca.
"You relish them. my master?" asked
the slave.
The vizier shrugged his shoulders.
'"These fruits are sweet-for the mo-
ment" he said, but show me fruit
the sweetness Of which will endure
even unto the judgment day"
"Such fruits there are. my MASTER
cried the slave and FASTENED toward
the Mesched Husa. where he awoke
the starving orphans in the house of
Alvin and led them forth into the
room Of his master. Overjoyed. the
famished children devoured the fruits.
"Look, oh. my MASTER" said the
slave. Here you see fruits the sweet
ness of which endures unto the judg-
ment day."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
As IL Really Wa

On the morning after his first ap-
pearance on the stage the confident
but untalented youth met a friend
who had witnessed his first perform.
ance. What do you think of my act
ing?" asked the would be Hamlet.
'1That wasn't acting" replied the
friend. THAT was misbehavior.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
suee+n.ss That Nexer Pals

During sleepless night the ViZier
Mujjeduddin Kumija dispatched his
slave. Bedruddin Ejas. to bring him
sweets. The slave procured a copper
kettle heaped with many kinds of
fruits and sweets, and Mujjeduddin
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
She Admitted II.

Mrs. Malaprop said to Clara No
vello. the noted English prima donna
"You will admit that there is great
deal of evil life in the theater."
True. indeed replied Clara. but
on which side of the curtaiu?'
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
Mems Clothes.

Since 1925 the clothing of men has
grown simpler and simpler. and if the
course OF evolution has taken away
from the picturesqueness Of the crowd
1t has added to the dignity of the man
Mems Wear
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
One Marked Difference,

As we understand it, the difference
between grand opera and the other
kind is that there is very little of the
former that can be whistled-Albany
Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
An Econoniat.

You should ride horse
Cant afford it." said the apprehen-
sive person.
But it will give you an appetite"
Perhaps. But it will do the same
Cor the horse. "-Washington Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07

Wants, To Rent, For Sale,
&C., l cent a word in Farmer
Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-07
p At E N r s.

A. Nj. WOOSTER, Attorney-at-Law.
Late Examiner U. S. Patent Office
1904 MAIN ST., BRIDGEPORT, CT.
Send Postal for Booklet on Patents.
Fort Pierce news., 1911-05-26
THE JUDGBHIP

well founded current to the effect that Governor
Gchrist emphaty that he viii appoint Judge
Minor s. Jones himself judge of the seventh circuit and
that he has position James Perkins of DeLand
who accept This distinct surprise the whole of the
circuit Judge had the unanimous Endorsement of the people
of jurisdiction He nominated by the electors the primary
last May without opposition Since then he has been recommended
for appointment the county democratic executive committees of
each county and fully endorsed by every bar association
and each lawyer in the circuit
of this unanimous endorsement and in the face of
the declaration that appointments should be made strictly
with recommendations he has apparently turned Judge
Jones down and the
chef executives inconsistent action.
Fort Pierce news., 1911-05-26

Oscar DuBOse, Ruth Wiudish, An:oin'
netse Lawson, Alfred Raulerson, Le-
land Matheson. Cornelius Garrup, Ed
gar Writ, all subjects.
First Grade-Hsrriet Wynn, James
Lindsey, Edward Edge, Curtis James,
Joe Gillen, Ethel Abstein, Irene De-
pew Estelle Free, Grace Lowry, Ruby
DuBose, Eva Winters aud Emerald
Swain, all subjects
Primer Bessie Tucker, Willie Pylos
Oscur Fultz and Varian Brown, I'll sub
jects.
Fort Pierce news., 1911-05-26
Roll of Honor of High School
Continued from page one)

jects, Edmond Williams, phys. EditE
Andrews, Beatrice Dittmar, Heller
Jackson, Jesse Parker, Katherine Pax.
ton, Lyla Pyles all subjects, Gladys
Powers, ari.h, hist, lit, phys. Belle
Rogers, arlth, lit, phys, Thelma Raw
son, arith, lit, hist, phys, Ian, Ollie
Swain, all subjects, Nettie Smith, all
except spell.
Sixth Grade-Reva Buell., arith, geog.
Ethel Fultz, arith, geog, lang, Rena
Harvey, arith, geog, lang. spell, Doro-
thy knight, arith, geog, Alma Lane.
arith, geog, Marion Lawson, Lillian
Merriwether, all subjects, Fannie Pyles
arith, Ellie Swain, aritb, Harriet
Whyte, Helen Shorer, all subjects,
John Addison, geog, hist. Alton Cross.
arIth, geOg, hist, Willie Hanford, all
subjects Lee Keen, arith.
Fifth Grade-Leo Sullivan, geog, ,spel, ,
read, Francis James all subjects, Ros.
sic Register, geog, lang. read, spell,
Mildred jackson, read, Idelle Summer
lio, read, Maud GiIIen, spell, Elizabeth
Williams. read. Alfred Summerlin,
geog, read, Harry Wilson, read. Vir-
ginia Roylance. read.
Fourth Grade-Elsie Dickey, read,
writ, Gussie Davis, lang, read, writ, Er-
nice Edge, all subjects, Cornelia Keer,
geog, read, writ Evelyn knight, all
subjects, Ruth Richards, read, writ,
Lucy Richards, read, Ollie May Sum
merlin, all subjects, Minnie Lee Sum.
merlin, lang, read, writ Lucille Tyre.
a-ith. lang, read, spell, writ, Loanua
snorer, all subjects. Morgan Alder
man, read, Willis Brown, arith, geoe,
read, writ, Alton Davis, read, Paul
Moore, all subjects, Fred Matbeson,
lang, read, writ, Gordon olmstead.
read, Jimmie Thompson. geOg, Iaug,
read, writ.
Third Grade Margaret Gladwin, read
TheIma Hays, read, Elizabeth Roehr,
rith. lang, read. Johnnie Thompson,
read, Elizabeth Tylander, read, Doris
Wilson. Mabel Wilson, all subjects.
Ruby BeyiIle, read, John Abstein, read,
Kolaud, Abstein. read. Byron Brown,
arith, read, ,HOodie Dittmar all subjects,
herbert Fuliz, read, Archie HeOdry,
read, Adrieu Sample, all subjects. VII
lie Jones, read, Beniie Goldsmith, read,
Fort Pierce news., 1911-05-26
Exercises of High School
continued from page one)

audience and added to their pleasure
by It's originality and easy delivery.
Miss Pearl Swain, the last represent
ative of the eleventh grade, then reat
an admirable essay on "Sir Roger: A
Knight of the Eighteenth Century
and those who listened to the mel
low voice of the fair young reader we're
amazed at the knowledge and profound
thought so wildly displayed and de-
lighted with the ease and grace with
which the subject was banded.
the readers all showed a thorough
study Of and familiarity with their sub
jects and their delivery was in man
ner to win praise and applause for each
and all from the enthused and thor
ougbly appreciative audience.
Another selection by the well trained
High School Chorus put the audience
10 the best of humor to appreciate the
graduating oration. characteristics OF
Greatness" by the lone graduate, Mr..
Howard NJ. Horton. HIS subject was
well chosen and delivered in manner
that refscted much credit on the young
man as an orator and scholar as well
as a thorough student of passing events.
Miss JoDnie Van Dittmar then very
graciOusly favored the audience with a
mush admired aud artistically played
pisno solo.
President W. F. Blackmau, of Rol.
Inns College, was then introduced and
delivered commencement address full
sull Of wit, wisdom, humor and pathos,
dwelling particularly on the great need
and intrinsic value OF education.
The exercises ended with the present.
alton Of the diplomas TO Miss Jessie
Moore for business course and to Mr.
Horton for full course. Miss Moore
being absent the principal Mr.. oker-
lund bestowed the honor so nobIy
fought for and proudly won.
Music by the orchestra followed, and
the we'll entertained and well pleased
audience dispersed with JOY in their
hearts and praises on their lips.
Aninyitation reception for DR.. Black
man was held at the Fort Pierce hotel,
immediately after the close Of the
commencement exercises, and large
number we're on hand to enjoy the oc-
cnsion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03
Auctioneer,s HouraIass.

An auctioneer of Philadelphia
collects all sorts of objects pertain
ing to his ancient calling. He has,
among other things, an interesting
set of auctioneers' hourglasses. The
auctioneer century or SO ago end
ed sale not by saying "Going-
going gomez and rapping the
counter with his hammer, but it was
his better method to turn up a free
running glass toward The end Of the
bidding and to-end the sale irrev-
ocably when the sands ran out.
This saved confusion and dispute.
The auctioneers' glasses in the Phil
adelphia collection are picturesque.
One is of tortoise shell and mother
of-pearl. Another is of amber and
gold. A third is Of teak and ivory.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03
She Knew Him.

Mark Twain was walking up Fifth
avenue once when little girl about
ten years old slipped her hand in
his and began to match his stride.
SI'm awful glad to see you," she
said.
care you?" said he. "That's very
nice Of you"
eyes, she answered; ct knew
you right away"
They continued to the next cor
ner chatting, he proud that he
could be so we'll known that a little
girl like this could pick him out.
Suddenly horrible thought struck
him, and he stopped.
"Who am II" he asked, turning
around.
"Why," answered his companion,
Buffalo Bill, of course. y Ladies
Home Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

Oyster Cocktails and Sweet Cider
at the Sugar Bowl.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

According to the official postal
guide there are three rural free de-
livery mail routes in San Juan coun-
ty but it will require something
more than this to convince the farm
ers of San Juan island that the third
route is of any practical benefit.
Lopez island farmers were the first
in this county to realize the benefits
of the rural free delivery system
and the farmers of western Orcas the
second. About two years ago a
route was laid out on this island and
it was recommended that it be es-
tablished but that is as lar as it ever
got. The department has never
called for bids for the delivery of
mail through the Beaverton and San
Juan valleys and consequently these
people have never been served. It
has evidently been The intention of
the department to establish this
route and the Islander believes that
1t will be done provided the patrons
OF the proposed route push the mat
ter persistently through congress
man Humphrey who promised, when
here last fall to do everything in his
power to secure the early establish
ment of service. There should be
two routes on this island, one cover
ing the north end and one the south
end, making the road across the val
ley, between the Bailer and Hemp.
hill farms the dividing line.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

the United States them but these hungry were unemployed
and THEY COULD NOT BUY The boke and was
idle and there was these products and of course the
price was low.
What prices of these products high today! ey are
high they would have their present purchasing power why
there's somebody that's hungry he has job he can buy ne does
and he makes the expanding and ready market
of bo prices Then consumed but five bushels of wheat
capital today we are CONSUMING SEVEN BUSHELS PER CAP
TIA.
Does the tariff the frmer Reduce the wage of 100000
of American aboers put employment and the farmer
will have again demonstration the LOSS OF MARKET OF
THE PURCHASING POWER OF 2O,OOOO00 CONSUMERS for
his products lost will wheat up down
Will fa Would expect to increase In value
TIMES BEEN FARMER WHEN
UNDEREMPLoYED IDLE AND THEY HAVE BEEN
FOUND CONSTANT
AND REMUNERATlVE EMPLOYMENT. OBVIOUS
FURNISHES A MARKET FOR THE PRODUCTS OF THE
OTHER, EACH ABILITY BUY WHAT 1T NEEDS AND TO
THAT PRESERVES THIS
AMERICAN LABOR, WHATEVER MAY THE CHAR
ITS PRODUCTS IN THE INTEREST OF THE WHOLE
AMERICAN PEOPLE,
This principle applies the laborer it does the farmer
To find employment his products have ready purchasers
able buy Capital employed tie industries the pur
chaser and unless be the aboers product drag
the and finally SELL AT LOW PRICE OR REMAIN UN
SOLD and when either the underempomen and dene fol-
low and the laborer's prosperity
THE PRESERVATION, THEN, OF
AS VITAL TO THE AMERICAN LABoRER TO THE AMERICAN
FARMER. THAT MARKET CONSUMES LABOR, AND EVERY
DOLLARS WORTH OF FOREIGN LABOR IT THE
WITH THE HOME PRODUCE DsPLAcEs A DOLLARS WORTH
AMERICAN LABOR.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03
BURNS AND scALDs.
first Aid For These Painful and Dan
aerous Injuries.

gerous Injuries.
The severity of burns and scaios
depends upon the area OF body sur
face that has been burned, the SIT
uation and the depth OF tissue that
has been destroyed. For example,
burn covering limited surface
Of the leg or arm, although OF con-
siderable depth, is often less serious
than larger but more superficial
burn of the trunk, head or neck, and
this is especially true Of cllldren'
who are more susceptible than
grown persons to the shock which
accompanies an extensive burn.
Every one is familiar with the
simple redness of the skin produced
by a slight burn and with the blister
that follows if the burn be a little
more severe. In such slight accl-
dents no tissue is actually destroy
ed and no scar results. The red
ness is caused by congestion OF the
small blood vessels of the skin and
the blister by still further conges-
ton producing leakage Of the
fluids of the blood into the upper
layers of the skin.
For such slight burns a coating
of sweet oil or vaseline covered with
clean cotton wool is the simplest
remedy. It supplies protection from
exposure to the air, which is car.
dinal principle in the treatment OF
all burns and scalds.
The blisters may be pricked with
a needle which has been passed
through flame several times to Kill
all possible germs and the fluid
allowed to escape, but the loose skin
should be left in place, as it forms
better protective than any artl-
fetal substance.
The most painful form of burn is
that which extends only as far as
the deeper layers Of the skin and
scorches the sensitive nerve endlngs
which are there situated. Ii the
burn penetrates beyond this point
the nerve endings are destroyed and
the pain is consequently much less
ened, but the loss of tissue is, OF
course, much greater, healing IS
slower, and the scar is correspond
ingly more noticeable.
In giving frt aid to one suffer
ing from a severe burn, especially
if there is large surface involved,
it is important first to pay attention
to the general condition Of the pa
tient. Paleness and shivering, a
feeble and futtering pulse, cold ex-
tremities and perhaps an appear
ance Of stupor or little sign of suf-
fering are all indications of severe
shock: which may produce SO pro-
found an impression upon the nerv-
GUS system and vital centers as to
prove rapidly fatal unless met with
prompt treatment In such con-
dition much can be done before
medical help arrives by keeping the
head low, giving suitable stimulants,
wrapping in warm blankets and APP
plying hot water bottles to the
hands and feet.-Youth's Compan-
ion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton, for San Juan County.
IN PROBATE
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary F. Hiett. de
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of admin
istratlon on the estate of Mary F. Hiett, deceas-
ed, were granted to the undersigned, on the
z3rd day of December, 1910 by the Superior
Court of San Juan County
All persons having claims against the said es
tate are required to exhibit them to us for al
lowance at our residence or Office at Roche
Harbor, Washington, within twelve months
after the date of this notice, or they shall be
forever barred :
Dated this goth day of December, 1o1o
JOHN s. McMILLIN
ISABELLE LOUELLA McMILLIN
First publication Jany s, 1911.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

Yesterday was grounding day and
that wise little animal, able to see
its shadow, crawled back into its
hole to remain in comfort for anoth-
er SIX weeks, while we who have no
hlbernating place must face the
chilly blasts of winter or toast our
shins around our hearth fires. This,
according to tradition, and in. some
sections Of this fair land of ours a
stern reality. If, however, the
next six weeks are no more severe
that the last have been. the people
OF this county have little to fear or
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03
Humane.

An Atlanta man not long ago
met darky who was driving horse
50 thin that it staggered as it
walked.
Why don't you put more flesh on
that nag?" Indignantly demanded
the Albanian.
'Scuse me, boss" replied the
driver, ssbut rs doin' de best / kin.
CANT yo' see, boss, dat POI boss
kin hardly carry what little flesh
he's got on him now p Lippin-
colts.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION


U. S. LAND OFFICE AT SETTLE, WASHINGTON
January IS, 1911
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Julia Max
field, of Deer Harbor Washington, widow O
Stephen S. Maxheld, deceased who on Septenl-
Der II, 1904, made Homestead Entry No. IS ,oo2
Serial No oII28 for the Lot Of Section Y
Township 36 N Range West, Willamette Me
rid1an, has filed notice of intention to make
land above described, before c. E. Hackett
Clerk of the Superior Court. at Friday Harbor
Washington on the eleventh day of March, 1911
Claimant names as witnesses Henry T. Cav
Gu, of Deer Harbor, Washington; E. c. Thomp
son. of Deer Harbor, Washington; Winfield
Scott, of Deer Harbor, Washington; George
Herchberger, of Deer Harbor, Washington
]. HENRY SMITH Register
Date of first publication Ian. FL, IoI1.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

The avalanche of kilograms that
flowed in on official Washington dur
ing the past week from the Pacific
Northwest in support of San Fran
cisco's claims to the Panama Expo
sition was revelation t, fasteners
as to the spirit Of cooperation that
is shown by the whole Pacific coast.
There has never been a time when
this cordial feeling was SO strong as
now and it's value as strikingly de
monstrated this week. Coast cities
may have squabbles among them.
selves although it appears that the
dayfor these is passing, if not actual
ly passed, but when it comes to east
ern claimants for honors that rightly
belong to this coast, there is re
markable unanimity.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

From far South Africa comes a
call for Washington apples. A fruit
dealer in johannesburg writes to
the Goldendale Apple Growers asso-
citation placing an order for 1000
boxes. He writes he has learned
of the excellence of Pacific North
west fruit and is anxious to intro
duce it to his trade. This trial or
der may result in a wide market in
Africa for the product of Northwest
ern orchards.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

An Oregon woman, living at Leb-
anon, is making her chickens pay
her handsome profit. During last
year her SO hens laid 1904 eggs.
One of her pullets laid 22O eggs and
another 257. Her total net profit
during the year from the flock of
chickens was $154.8O and she has 40
hens left.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

Big reduction sale on Hats dom
miss it. Todd & Hicks
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-03

little cause to SILVER. 1t has been
a mild winter and if the ground
hog had remained out all the time
its toes would probably not have
been frosted.