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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23
TWO WOOD ENGRAvERs LEf1
Their Art Was swamped by Photo-Me'
chanlcal Process, but May
Be Revived.

The possibility of revival OF the
art of wood engraving Is an ever-recur-
ring subject of discussion. It will De
found to lie in painter-engraving. that
is original effort, rather than IN the
reproductive art In which SO consum-
mate an achievement was attained ~
our days.
In the last quarter Of the nineteenth
century the United States witnessed q
development of reproductive wood en-
craving carried to what was apparent
ly the limit OF its possibilities in the
suggestion of tones and textures. Inc
glorious period Of success was as re-
markable in r., products as 1t was
short in duration. The photo-mechani-
cal process, particularly the now ubi-
quitous half-tone. swept all before
them, and only two noteworthy men,
bers OF the group of men who made
American wood engraving famous
Cole and Welfare today still regu-
larly practicing the art.
The decay fwood engraving has
been deplored in print and speech
not a few times, and not infrequently
In apparent forgetfulness Of the fact
that not only will necessity insure the
survival of that which fits its case.
but in this case the revival is already
with us. But the art has arisen In
new form, or rather there is renais-
sance of an old form. 1t Is an open
question whether there will ever again
be a general use of wood engraving
for the purpose of reproducing paint
ings or drawings or photographs. But
there is no doubt that an increasing
number of artists have been turning
to the wood block, as they have to
etching or TYPOGRAPHY. as means of
original, direct expression. Painter
wood-engraving is coming to its
own.
In this country, the desire for orig
final work first took the form of en-
craving direct from nature by some Of
the men who had helped to bring re-
productive wood engraving to its high
state of development. Elbridge Kings
ley, W. B. Closson, the late Victor
Bernstrom, Henry Wolf and Frank
French, long known as discerning in
terpreters of the designs and paintings
Of others, felt the impulse of original
creation and brought to it's service
their long training and artistic tenn
permanent. - Weitenkampf in Scrib-
uer's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23
Benny on the Carr.

The German carp is a creature
shaped so as to resemble fish. It
can swim in any kind Of water, and
has one eye on each side of its head.
Its food consists of small black bass
and three cornered pieces Of boiled
potato. You catch a carp by throwing
q stone In the water to attract its
attention and then letting down hook
oa1ted with nice piece Of garbage.
There are people In st. Joe who will
pay ten or fifteen cents for a big, fat
carp. but as for me would rather
have q Welsh rabbit or a pound Of
angel cake" Benny" in the Chicago
Tribune.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23
CHAPTER VII.

For a few moments Underwood was
too much overcome by emotion to
speak. Alicia brushed by in naughty
silence. not deigning to look at him.
All he heard was the soft rustic Of
her clinging silk gown as It swept
along the floor. She was incensed
with him, of course, but she had
come. That was all he asked. She
had come in time to save him. He
would talk to her and explain every
thing and she would understand.
She would help him in this crisis as
she had in the past. Their long
friendship, all these, years of intimacy.
could not. end like this. There was
still hope for him. The situation was
not as desperate as he feared. He
might yet avert the shameful end Of
the suicide. Advancing toward her,
he said in hoarse whisper:
"Oh, this is good Of you, you've
come-this is the answer to my let
ter"
Alicia ignored his extended hand
and took seat. Then. turning on
him. she exclaimed Indignantly:
1.-THE answer should be a horse
whip. How dare you send me such
a message?" Drawing from her bag
the letter received from him that
evening, she demanded:
What do you expect to gain. by
this threat?"
Don't be angry, Alicia"
Underwood spoke soothingly, trying
to conciliate her. Well he knew the
seductive power Of his voice Often
| he had used it.and not In vain. but
tonight it fell on cold, Indifferent
ears
Don't cali me BY that name" she
snapped.
Underwood made no answer. He
turned slightly paler and. folding hia
arms. just looked Ct her, IN silence.
There was an awkward pause.
At last she said:
Il hope you understand that every.
| things over between us. Our &C
| quaintance is at an. end. !"
my feelings toward you can never
change" replied Underwood earnest.
nv. 4 love you'll shan always love
!! You" ss n
Alicia. gave little shrug of hor
shoulders. expressive of inter indiAer.
once. sEa.a ss
sI.ovss~ she exclaimed noSkinsIy,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23

shod with thin piece OF iron. A
half-inch hole Is bored through the
center of the shaft and a lag screw
put through and turned in the rudder
piece. making it SO the rudder will
turn right and left and. also, up and
down. Two cleats are nailed to the
upper sides of the runners and in the
middle lengthways for the persons
heels to rest against.
Any child can guide this bob, as all
he has to do is to guide the rudder
right and left to go In the direction
named. II he wants to stop, he pulls
up on the handle and the heel OF the
rudder will dig into the snow. causing
too much friction for the sled to 60
any further.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23

You love no one but yourself"
Underwood advanced nearer to her
and there was a tremor In his voice
as he said:
You have no right to say that. You
remember what we once were. Whose
fault is it that l am where am to-
day? When you broke our engage
ment and married old Jeffries to graft
fy your social ambition. you ruined my
life. You didn't destroy my love-you
couldn't kill that. You may forbid me
everything see you-to speak to
you-even to think Of you, but can
never forget that you are the only
woman ever cared for. II you had
married me. might have been diff
ferent man. And now, just when i
want you most, you deny me even your
friendship. What have done to de-
serve such treatment? Is 1t fair? Is
1t just?"
Alicia had listened with growing i'm
patience. 1t was only with difaculty
that she contained herself. Now she
interrupted him hotly:
81 broke my engagement with you
because l found that you were deceiv-
ing me-just as you deceived others. =
ITS lie!" broke In Underwood. 81
may have trified with others. but /
never deceived you"
Alicia rose and, crossing the room.
carelessly inspected one of the pic
lures on the wall, study of the nude
by Bouguereau.
I'VE need not go into that" she said
haughtily. THAT is all over now. I
came to ask you what this letter-this
threat-means. What do you expect
to gain by taking your life unless
continue to be your friend? How can
be friend to man like you? You
know what your friendship for wom-
an means. 1t means that you would
drag her down to your own level and
disgrace her as well as yourself.
Thank God, my eyes are now opened
| to your true character. No self-re-
specting woman could afford to allow
her name to be associated with yours.
You are as incapable of disinterested
| friendship as you are Of common hon.
esty." Coldly she added: II hope you
quite understand that henceforth my
house is closed to you. II we happen
to meet In public. it must be as stran-
gers"
Underwood did not speak. Words
seemed to fail him. His face was set
and white. A nervous twitching about
the mouth showed the terrible mental
strain which the man was under. In
the excitement he had forgotten about
Howard's presence on the divan be-
hind the screen. A listener might have
detected the heavy breathing Of the
sleeper. but even Alicia herself was
too preoccupied to notice It Under
wood extended his arms pleadingly:
Alicia for the sake Of aud lang
syne!"
Aud lang syne." she retorted. Il
want to forget the past The old mem-
cries are distastefuI Ny only object
IA coming here tonight Was to make
| the situation plain to you and to ask
you to promise me not to- carry ont
your threat to Kill yourself. Why
should you XII yourself? Only towards
do that Because yOn are "a troubled
That Is the coward's way ont Leave
New York. 60 where you are not
known. You are still ypune. Beg1n
life oyer again. somewhere else. 4 Ad-
vancing toward him, ehe vent Oh:
III you Vim % this + VIII help you.
I never vant q ses ~, again: bat IIl
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23
Bishop Was Ready for Them,

A story is told of certain Norman
bishop, who preached so eloquently
against the wearing Of long hair before
Henry l. and his courtiers, that they
gave In on the spot and agreed to
nave their locks shorn. No sooner
mad they made their decision than the
wise prelate, who had provided for
Just such a contingency, pulled out a
pair OF shears from his sleeve and
soon removed the curls of the whole
court.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23
Sure ENOUGH.

The teacher had been telling the
class about the rhinoceros family.
Now, name some things" said she.
that are very dangerous to get near
70, and that have HORNS" "Automo-
6fes!" replied little Jennie Jones.
1romptly Unidentified.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23
NEW DOLL IS QUITE USEFUL
> little Girls Can Use It a. Mun to
Keep Their Hands Warm-in-
vented by New Yorker.

A doll that is also muff, or a mum
that is doll. whichever way you
like, has been invented by New
York man. The doll has the outward
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23

Mothers vim find Mrs. winslow's SOOTHING
syrup the best remedy to use for their childre )
Turing tie teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-23
SYNOPSIS.

Howard sJeffries bankers son, under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood:
q fellow student at Yale, leads life OF
dissipation. marries the daughter, OF q
gambler who died in prison. and Is dis
owned by his father. He tries to get work
and fails A former college chum makes
business proposition to Howard which
requires 5000 cash, and Howard is broke
Robert Underwood. who had been re-
pulsed BY Towards wife. Annie In MS
college days, and had once been engaged
to Alicia, Towards stepmother,. has
apartments at the Astruria, and fs ap-
parently in prosperous circumstances.
Howard recalls q $50 loan to Underwood q,
him for the $1,000 he needs. Underwood.
taking advantage Of his Intimacy wit with
highwayman. Discovering his true char
acter she denies him the house. Alicia
receives a note from Underwood, threat
ening suicide. She decides to go and see
him. He is in desperate financial straits.
Art dealers for whom he has been acting
as commissioner. demand an accounting.
He cannot make good. Howard Jeffries
calls in an intoxicated condition. He asks
Underwood for 81 COO.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
THE WOW. MEMORIAL
Services Were of General Character
with J. c. Williams as Orator.

Woodmen of the World observed a
general memorial service Sunday at
ternoon for the departed of their or
der. Graves of deceased members OF
tn fraternity were decorated by a
special committee and the memorial
service was conducted at the Wood
man hall. Those present for the oc-
casion, members and friends of
Woodmen and "Woodman Circle" lis
tened to a splendid address by John
C. Williams, former mayor of Oska'
loosa. Mr.. Williams ability as a
ready speaker is a known quantity,
and his talks are always popular.
His sentiments are spontaneous, in
spired by the occasion and the mo-
ment. His address of Sunday after.
noon was particularly appropriate
and timely and those nf the order
who failed to hear the gentleman
have sustained a personal loss.
Oskaloose Camp No. %, Woodmer
of the World, experienced no loss of
membership in death last year, and
the services of their memorial were
therefore of general character only.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
MRS. EVELYN THAW REBELS
Story Of Her Relations With
Stanford White.

White Plains, N. Y, June 22.-'T
don't want to reply. won't reply!
You can't make me repeat the events
of that night. 1t is bad enough that
Thaw stood behind my skirts in two
dirty trials. God knows | have done
enough for him"
In vitriolic voice. with bloodless
face and eyes blazing like those of a
trapped leopardess, Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw thus refused to repeat for the
third time the story of her ruin by
Stanford White.
For five hours she answered ques-
lions with certainty until the begin
ming of her cross-examination by Clar-
ence j. Shearn. leading attorney of
Thaw in the present hearing to pass
upon his mental state. -a... .. ~.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
REST ROOM IMPROVED
Extensive Alterations and Better
ments Are Being Made.

Mahaska county has met the city
OF OskaloOsa in making improve
ments at the Ladies' Rest Room" in
the northwest corner of the court
house basement and the rooms will
soon be in the best and most attract.
i've condition they have known since
the institution of the apartments by
the Oskaloosa Woman's Club several
years ago. The board is practically
making over and reomdeling the
rooms. In the toilet apartments ex-
tensive plumbing is being done and
water closets transferred to separate
rooms. Three new closets are being
added TO the number already in use.
Painters now have possession of the
rooms which are to be thoroughly re-
finished and redecorated. Not in all
Iowa, neither in large city nor town
is there another institution like the
Oskaloosa Rest Room for women,
maintained by city and county ad.
ministrations and managed by the To-
cal Woman's Club. Mrs. Mary Smith,
matron of the rooms. is much pleased
with the improvements and the gen.
eral house cleaning in progress, and
she will have the place in apple-pie
order as soon as the painters and the
decorators have completed their work.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
Officials and Editors,

The county clerks, recorders and
sheriffs of Iowa are to meet in
Burlington on July 10. IL and II. The
Southern Iowa Editorial association
will meet there at the same time.
The whole party will take a trip to
Keokuk and inspect the dam on the
18th. The treasurers, auditors and
supervisors will meet in the same
city in August, r..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
Everything Free.

New Sharon is emphasizing the slo'
gan Everything Free" in connection
with the Fourth of July exercises this
year. There will be no entrance
charges at the fair grounds, where the
afternoon races and ball game will
be held. Judge Willcockson. of Sig,
Quincy, will deliver the Grafton from
a specially erected stand in the park
in the morning at 10 o'clock. A decor
ated automobile parade for which
prizes will be awarded, will be one
of the events.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
Come To OskalOosa
List Of New Citizens Who
Have Recently Arrived.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Ellis and two
children, of Redwood Falls, Mimi,
moved to Oskaloosa and are living at
All C avenue west. Mr. Ellis has pur-
chased the Commercial Job printing
Office on the south side of the square.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, J. Werts and one
child nave moved to Oskaloosa and
are residing at 500 North A street.
Mr.. Werts Is a commercial traveller.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Grill and their
daughter, Mrs. w. A. MCGOWAN and
two children, of Des Moines, have
moved to Oskaloosa and are living at
$40 South A street.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Matthews and
four children, of Beacon, are recent
new Corners to Oskaloosa and are To-
Gated at 600 B avenue west. Mr..
Matthews is a carpenter by trade.
- - -
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Bennett and
three children have moved to Oska-
loosa and are living at III South II
street. Mr.. Bennett is foreman on
NJ. & ST. L north division.
- - =.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Porter and three
children of Dayton, Ohio, are new
corners to Oskaloosa and are residing
at sol South Seventh street Mr.
Porter is employed at the Power
House.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
AWAY TO BALTIMORE
Iowa Democrats Leave This Even
ing Enroute to Great Pow-wow.

Democratic delegates and other
members of the party will leave Iowa
tonight for Baltimore. Special cars
will be filled at both Des Moines and
ottumwa. ArrRfHe33h Chicago on
Sunday morning they-wi get-togeth-
er and go from Chicago to the east
ern mecca of the democrats on a spe-
cial over the Pennsylvania railroad.
Claude r. Porter of Centerville is
the chairman of the delegation, with
George A. Huffman of Des Moines
secretary. N. F. Reed of Ottumwa
is the chairman of the committee on
arrangements. He has arranged for
the transportation of the delegates
and their headquarters in Baltimore.
The delegates at large are Claude
R. Porter of Centerville, N. d, Ely OF
Frank A. O'Connor of New Hampton
Farley Sheldon of Ames, n. F. Reed
of Ottumwa, Emmett FINLEY of Coun.
Gil Bluffs and NJ. F. Healy of Fort
Dodge.
District delegates to the Baltimore
convention were chosen in the Bur
lington convention as follows:
First district--John Pettibone, Bur
lington; R. B. Louden, Fairfield.
Second district-Henry Vollmer
Davenport; w. J. Mcdonald, Iowa
City. .--
Third districtT7H. A. Cooke, Eagle
Grove; J. l.. Peppers, Goldfield.
Fourth district-D. d. Murphy, Ell
kader; Willard Bucklen, Marble
Roce. ..
Fifth district-John Hughes, Cedar
Rapids; Arthur White, Vinton.
Sixth district-Daniel w. Hamilton
Sigourney: S. +. Mcconnell, Bloom
field. U.s..
Seventh district-George A. Huff
man, Des Moines; w. J. Casey, Knox
vile.
Eighth district. ]. Doty, Shen
andoah; Walter H. Dewery, Charlton
Ninth district-W. J. Burke, Harri
son; J. w. Morris, Guthrie.
Tenth district-E. J. Murtagh, AL
gona Maurice O'Connor, Fort Dodge
Montague Hakes, Laurens; J. c
Arts. Carroll.
Eleventh district-W. B. Palmer, O
Sioux City; j. F. Kirburg, Sanborn.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
NEW BRIDGE OPENED
Over Middle Creek in Adams Town
ship. Other Road improvements.

John Cleveland member of the
Board of Supervisors, reports the OPP
ening of new bridge over Middle
creek in Adams township. 1t is made
of concrete and Il beams" with a
thirty-foot span and a thirty-foot OPP
ening for the water way. 1t has TWEEN
ty-seven foot road way. The bridge
has been faulty for many years. No
heavy traction has gone across the
bridge for nine years and the com
munity has ben greatly Inconvenience
led. The bridge has ben completed
and will be open to traffic by the
first of next week.
The concrete gang has been trans
ferred to Black Oak township, where
they are putting in a permanent con-
crete culvert of suitable dimensions
near the Wheatgrow school at the
southwest corner of the Arie Tysel-
ling farm. The culvert will have a six
foot water way. Road workers have
been engaged in covering stony places
on the road with dirt, work that will
be generally appreciated.
Trees are being trimmed on the
Glendale river bottom road and at
other places.
At Curriers' mill, east of town, the
road near the river, where the wash
lings from a hill have encroached up
on the road way, the road is to be
widened and retaining wall built to
protect the road against the wash of
the river. This is another place that
has long called for attention.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
THE STATE WILL HELP.
The Attorney General Takes Hand
in the viIiisca Murder Mystery.

The state department of justice
will take an active hand in ferreting
out the perpetrator of the Villisca
tragedy, according to an announce
ment from the department at Des
Moines.
Henry Sampson, special counsel of
the department, goes itpWNilliaca ito
meet County Attorney Ratchfe, ,Sher-
if Jackson and others who have been
working on the case.
The department will make a thor
ough investigation, and If possible
will try to run to earth the murderer.
The department has several theories
upon which Mr.. Sampson will work,
but which are not being divulged
The state will probably hire one OF
the Burns or Pinkerton detectives to
assist in the prosecution OF the in
vestigation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
Merchant Marine.

We believe that one of the country's
most urgent needs Is revived mer-
chant marine.
Courts.
We favor legislation to prevent
long delays and costly appeals in
the courts We regard the recall of
judges unnecessary and unwise, but
favor such actions as will simplify
the process by which derelict Judge
may be removed from Office.
Monopoly and Privilege.
We are opposed to monopoly and
special privilege and favor supple
mentary legislation to the present
antitrust laws.
Federal Trade Commission.
Much may be committed to a feder-
al trade commission which would
place in the hands of an administrat-
i've board many of the functions now
exercised by the courts.
Safety at Sea.
We favor the speedy enactment of
laws to prevent servitude of man
'of the sea to safeguard life and prop
|erty by compelling adequate equip
ment of vessels with life.saving APP
paratus.
Economy and Efficiency.
We commend the earnest effort of
the Republican administration to Sc
cure greater economy and increased
efficiency in the public service.
Uncivic Duty.
We call for the condemnation of
Ilynchings and lawlessness.
Arizona and New Mexico.
We congratulate the people of Ar
iona and New Mexico upon the ad-
mission of those states.
Republican Administration.
We challenge criticism of the
years of Republican, administration
and appeal to the American elector-
ate upon the record of the Republican
party.
! (The Herald will later publish the
text of the platform in full. and we
urge every voter to give it careful
and thoughtful reading, regardless of
his political alliance.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
Sues For WRITING Story.

William Battin, who wrote a large
part of the history of Marshall coun-
ty that was recently published and
sold to subscribers by B. r. Bowen
e Co, of Indianapolis, has filed suit
in the district court OF Marshall coun-
ty against the publishers for $4,000.
The petition alleges Battin was 10
receive so cents set ROYALTY for the
first 300 sets that were sold and paid
for, and 81 set for all the other sets
sold and paid for.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
Soldiers, Reunion.

Elaborate arrangements are being
made for the reunion of the North
west Iowa Veterans, which will be
held in Spencer July 2, 3 and 4. Add
ed to the attractions to be provided
by the soldier boys the citizens have
arranged for an airship flight on the
afternoon of July 2. On the afternoon
of July 2. On the afternoon of the
Bird there will be a big auto parade,
while the meeting will close with an
old-fashioned Fourth of July celebra-
ton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
IoWan's Honored.

A high honor was bestowed upon
Mrs. William H. Devine, of Clinton, at
the convention of the Mystic Work
ers of the World, held in Milwaukee
last week, when she was elected to
the office of supreme sentinel of the
order. Other officers elected who are
residents of Iowa. are DR.. Cunning
ham, of Des Moines, r. ]. Belt. Of
Waterloo, and Mrs. Catherine Crit
tn, of Cedar Rapids. .
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-06-27
Iowa Land.

Gilbert Islay, of Lamont, has pur-
chased the Harvey Jones farm in
Black Hawk county, from John
Thiele, of Dysart, for $135 per acre.
Four years ago Thiele bought the
land from Jacob Hansep etags$l0Orper
acre. Hansen bad paid $50 for it a
few years before, that so he made
good money.