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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31
Mckay Replies to Observer

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Below Mr.. Chas. Mckay makes
reply to Observer. who criticised an
article which was printed in the Is
lander May 8:
In the first place. was answering
Bible student, or one who claimed
to be one. In the second place, |
never write unless it is to draw the
mind of my fellow being in thought
that may bring peace and harmony
to him. | believe every word Of
the Bible to be true when spiritual
ly under stood, and in order to set
rhis observer right / write this.
The Bible says that God created all
that was created and that all was
very good. Now, the Bible says
that God sent His son Jesus Christ
into the world to destroy sin, sick
ness and death. Now, when a man
understands this wording Of the BIZ
BILE spiritually, he sees there is only
one Creator and that is God. There
is nothing real except what God
created and what God created can't
be destroyed. Now. if sin, sick
ness and death were real then God
sent Christ to destroy his own
works, because there is only one
Creator and that teaching would
make God the Creator of sin and
death, and if we tried to cure those
we would be fighting God. But
such is not true. Jesus Christ full
filled his mission, cured all sin. sick
ness and death by knowing that they
were not real in Gods laws. The
Bible says, Know the truth and it
will make you free of falsehood.
My observer is like the man who
claimed the world was fiat, and
those who say differently they put
to death, because they did not see
as they did. The observer spoke of
the rebellion as real. That was the
work of man and injustice and sin,
and that is what Christ came to de-.
stroy, all that was not freedom and
real. My observer said that God
closed the mouth of the lion SO that
he could not hurt Daniel but accord
ing to his talk God could not stop
the pain of Christ. as he claimed.
l could fill pages of proof that there
is no such thing as pain or sickness,
that it is only delusion, and when
man knows the truth he is free Of
his delusion. To prove that Christ
destroyed sin and sickness and rails
ed the supposed dead and did not
use drugs, but simply used truth,
history tells that Christs' followers
cured the sick and sin and raised
the dead for 800 years after Christ's
crucifxion. Then corruption got
into the churches and they lost the
power of truth to heal. / will
give proof that sickness is in the
mind: There was very sick person
and the experimenter filled vial
OF pure water and ordered one drop
to be put in q tablespoonful of wa
ter and taken three times day,
and the person got well in a very
short time. Space will not allow
me to give more proof but l would
advise my observer to try to build
up and not try to destroy know
ledge that will help to bring peace
and harmony to our fellow-men.
Saint Peter said the prayer of the
righteous will heal the sick. God
never refused good things to his
children. He told Saint Paul that
he had sufficient power already and
to use what he had.
Charles McKav
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31
PRESBYTERIAN Services

Sabbath school at 10 A.. M;
Christian Endeavor at 7.30 P. M
every Sunday; preaching on alter.
nate Sundays at L A. M, and every
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at Fri.
day Harbor.
Sabbath school 1.30 P. NJ; preach.
ing 2.30 every Sunday at the valley
church. All are welcome.
Rev. J. E. Nelson, pastor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31
The Usual Result

There is shrewd old farmer in
Chenango county, New York. whose
fame for driving a close horse-trade
rivals that of David Harum.
.sWha'd We git fer that old bay?'
friend asked him the other day.
"Well," said the old trader. after
Eliminating for moment, Il didn't
cit what | cal'lated | would; but
then / hardly cal'lated would"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31

In it's preliminary report OF sta
tistics on illiteracy, just issued by
the bure au of the census, depart
ment of commerce and labor, Massa-
chusetts' percentage is given as So,
and Washington 81. The latter
state, by the way, has lower per-
centage than it's two Pacific coast,
neighbors. Oregon showing per-
centage of 3.3 and California of
4.8.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31

Govnor Teats estimates that the
fertilizing value Of 900 hens is
worth $500 a year to his blackberry
and red raspberry patches, or near
ly two-fifths the cost of the feed.
The value of hens in the berry fields
however, is greater, for the scratch
ing they do results in an increased
yield of fruit.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31

Catching three eggs in success
sion from a third story window,
James Randall, of Los Angeles, won
a $40 bet when he proved that none
of them cracked. After pocketing
the coin he admitted they had been
hard boiled for the occasion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31

...that | have only one fault, and
that's small one.
"Yes," replied the candid man.
"That's just like the hole in the
nickel. It may be a small hole, but
Il makes the nickel no good
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31

Lame back is usu lily caused by
rheumatism of the muscles of the
back, for which you will find no.
thing better than Chamberlain S
Liniment. For sale by Friday Har-
Dor Drug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31

Now is the time to order your
printing done. Don't wait until
you are all out. or then you may
have to wait. Come early and avoid
the rush.. DO II NOW.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31
. His Fault

1 believe can truthfully say, :"
remarked the self-complacent man.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-31
TEDDY SAYS DELEGATES WERE STOLEN

This what he said after hearing
ton "The most scandaou thing opponents have recently
tried and failed in steal from the people of Washington the
delegates of the state Whenever held primaries that
we beat them Where they strongest beat them two
one Where they not strong beat them eight
They had chance kind and they endeavord steal
what they could not by theft get what they could
not get from the people"
An item appeared in that bright paper the Anacores Citizen
last week headed "Anacortes Boat
perusal of the item dscoses the that
core built at Friday Harbor owned and operated by Norman
briggs OF Friday Harbor and with headquarters Friday Ha
br the boat mentioned We willing give thriving
city across the whatever prestige the carries but desire
to set the writer of the item straight the facts that when
giving It's readers the benefit of this of hereafter
not eoprdlze its splendid reputation for truth and veraci
The Belngham Journal added the islanders list
OF exchanges The Journal is alive the the
last and should be inspiration the aboring element
whose interest is printed It contains matter Of vital interest
not found IN any other paper printed in the far northwest
Its comment on current topics while fearless is fair
Inc decision to stay at home the Fourth is wise
Inc nrst thought when planning for good time this day.
" 60 somewhere but generally greater enjoyment may
WIN less eHo by making arrangements home
with the advantage keeping community the
hunored dollars which would be spent away.
new organization the Federation of Retail Mer
nants Is spreading like State declarations are
forming through the Mississippi valley elsewhere The gem
ea OBJECT is to promote the interests The
pcn purposes fight the cataog parcels
post
VIII be to the interest of every Friday Harbor citizen to
so'e i0r new school house next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
The First Victim

As he look ed steadily at the young men his lips contracted above his teeth and his face became that of fiend. Then, suddenly his countenance be- came expressionless again.
 "Yes, am priest" he answered what would you with me?'
 They told him of the dying man just removed 10 the hostelry and brought him to the chamber where the victim lay. The stranger was left alone with his penitent.
 Suddenly all in the tavern were startled by q wild cry for help. They rushed to the wounded mans chamb and found him with q dagger planted in his side. The supposed priest had heard his confcssion--and then killed him.
 The man had just enough life left to tell Raonl that when he had made his confession and said that lie had for merly been the public executioner of Bethune; that he had upon his con- science the unofficial execution of one Lady de Winter. an English woman whom. the French called Milady, the stranger had said:
 T am no priest. l have taken upon me this disguise, in order 10 travel safely through these parts. l am in pursuit of the murdercrs of my mother, Lady de Winter. You are the first yic- tim
 The rest was over in a second ana when the two friends reached the chamber the murderer had fled beyond the hope Of capture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Useless Plans for Escape

Among the Cromwellan officers who now came to the camp which, before this treachery of the Scots had been royal. were Aramis and Athos. They saw D'ArtaEnan and Du Vallon. As soon as an opportunity afforded the four friends again met in conference. It was agree I among them that they would hereafter serve the King.
 Charles was to be taken to London and Cromwell had already decided upon his death. The four guardsmen saw the King privately and voYed 10 him that they would rescue him from the hands Of his enemies.
 On the journey to the British capital they were unable to accomplish this. Ono of the attempts which they made upon tho rod was discovered and frustrated so that they were obliged to flee for their lives.
 They reached London before the party of cromwellians guarding the captive King did and, disgusting themselves, sought means for another attempt at the liberat ton of Charles. But, valiant and resourceful as they were, tho four men were unable to accomplish their design, and. after the tragedy before Whitehall. fled to France
 The war of the F'ronde was now nearly over. the skillful intrigues of Maza- rin having smoothed over the differences between the rival factions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Four Guardsmen's Natives

The Duke sent the Cardinal letter in which he testified to the valor of D Artag- nan and Du Vallon, and the Cardinal said to himself: "Yes. they are valuable men in spite of their failure. But stupid pco- pie, after all, l will see for what l can use them further"
 By appointment the four guardsmen met in an obscure hostelry in Paris and talked over what had been and was likely to be their fortunes.
 It was for a title that Du Vallon had left his ease and comfort; it was for money and an advance in rank that D'Artagnan had sworn himself as of tie service of the Cardinal; it was from de- sire to enter once more into the stirring affairs of men, to see swords flash again that Arams had left his retreat, and t was from desire to advence the interest of his adopted son. whom he called the Niscount Bragalonne-that the Count de ia Fere had left his paternal acres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
"Dnwn With Mazarinr'

Although secretly married to the Queen Regent Mazarin felt himself alone and weak "Foreigner." he thought to himself. that is the re- proach they cast at me. Italian! With that word they destroyed and hanged Conoino-and, if I allowed them, with that word they would destroy and hang mo.
 e'The fools! They do not perceive that their enemy is not the Italian who speaks bad French, but those who have the talent to make smooth speeches to them in pure Parisian.
 ''They do not perceive that with their eternal cry of Down with Maya rim 1 make them sometimes cry Long live Beaufort;' sometimes live the Parliament,' and sometimes live the Prince"
 Although wearing the red robe of a Cardinal and holding that exalted dig nity in the church, Mazarin had never taken any except minor orders.
 Although long a resident of France and familiar for almost a lifetime with French politics, he could not guide with coolness and courage her affairs nor appeal, with all his talent, to the French mind
 The King, then 10 years old, was that Louis NlV who afterward dazzled the world as the "Roi Solei." Paris was turbulent, the people disaffected, the nobles in conspiracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Tb. Shadow of Richelieu

In a room of the Palais Cardinal--now called the Palais Royal-sat man who leaned upon the gilt cornered table be- fore him, his hands supporting his bent head. Behind him was an enormous fire place. red with fire.
 The irelight fell upon the back Of the thinkers red robe. which was, at the same time, illumined in front by a cantelabrum filled with wax candles.
 At the sight of that red robe and rich laces one might have thought that the shade of the great Richelieu was still in the room. Alas, it was the shade of thel great minister.
 France enfeebled, the Kings authority disreearded, the nobles grown every where overweening and turbulent, the enemy within the frontiers-everythin went to prove that Richeleu was no longer there.
 This shade of Richelieu was Mazarin. listening with a sort of hypnotic stupor to the .monotonous pacing of the guards, w,iose footsteps sounded along the marble paved corridors without the chamber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
I'm Musketeer's Uniform

The Cardinal whistled three times and from behind the tapestry appeared the valet Bernouin.
 What musketeers are on guard at the palaee?' asked the Cardinal.
 ''rhe black musketeers of tine company of Treville," answered the valet.
 What officer?"
 Lieutenant D ArtaEnan."
 Give me a musketeers uniform and help me to dress
 In his uniform the Cardinal was man who could afford to admire himself in the long mirror.
 Scarcely AS years of age, of elegant figure. rather above the medium height, his complexion good, his eyes full Of fire, hisN nose large but well propor- toned, the forehead broad and majes- tic, his hair chestnut and curling, he was the figure of a cavalier to be admired by women and respected by men. It was thus, looking al himself in the glass that D'Artasnan found him when ushered into the Cardinals presence.
 Come. lieutenant,' said the Cardinal, let us make a tour of this rebellious city and sec what is going on. Take small escort with you--I will ride as one of your men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Longing for Four Good Men

Now D'Artagnan had won much fame years before as the companion of the three musketeers, Athos, Pcrthos and Aramis, soldiers of fortune who had Loyalty served the Queen in the days of the great Richelieu and had saved her honor in spite of the machinations of the great Cardinal
 of I had but four such men-men so absolutely devoted to me-" thought Ma zarin. looking at the lieutenant "I might feel safer-might accomplish more.'
 So when, after his expedition through the turbulent city, Mazarin had re- turned to the palace he said to DArtag- nan,
 "Where are the companions with whom, understand, years ago. you per formed prodigies of valor and faithful ness? Can you find them?''
 .sMonsignor," replied DArtagnan, q am still a lieutenant after many years of service. I do not know where my for E1er companions are, but I will find them; that is my. affar; only one thing is neces- sary--money.'
 The Cardinal sighed; miseriness vas one of the great faults of Mazarin.
 You are getting along" replied the Cardinal; money, always money-how much? Well. here is enough; go now and find the three guardsmen.''
 When DArtagnan examined the little bag of gold the Cardinal had given him he found in it 100 pistoles-Richelieu would have given him at least zoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Charles Unhappy Queen

When the dying man told to Raoul with his last breath what had passed in the chamber the boy felt that danger impended over his adopted father though he but partially comprehended the situation. He wrote to the Count de la Fere what had occurred and the receipt of the letter greatly disturb ed the Count.
 Even as De la Fere was communi- eating to Aramis the news a messenger came to summon the two to the Louvre, where dwelt in great poverty and dis tress, the Queen of Charles I of England.
 queen Henrietta had fled at her hus- bands command when the Cromwellian wars seemed to be going against the throne% Now, with the Princess Beatrice, she lived a pensloner upon the niggardly charity of the Queen Regent-or rather upon the charity of Mazarin, who ruled the Queen Regent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18

In twenty Years After the Senior Dumas simply drags from the retire ment into which he sent his celebrated Three Musketeers, those valiant blades, and puts them through series of adv ntures during the wars of the Fronde.
 In sending his characters to England Dumas ventured upon world evident ly unknown to him. and his mistakes regarding English history, English politics and English customs are. at times, ludicrous.
 But Dumas seems to have an appre- ciative admiration for the character Of Charles L whose lofty spirit and TO- mantle misfortunes would naturally ap- peal to him.
 Much inferior. in all ways, to the Three Guardsmen," 'Twenty Years Ar ter" is still well worth reading. If not a masterpiece. it is at least literary curiosity and the character or Mag arin. while pictured, perhaps in 100 dark colors, is most skilfully drawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Would They Guard the Stuart?

The two men were astonished at the poverty which displayed itself around the Queen of England. Her daughter Beatrice. as she confessed had been obliged to keep her bed for days be- cause Mazarin would not allow the ex- pense of furnishing the august fugi- tiyes with firewood
 Henrietta knew her guests by their reputation in the days of the former king and now begged them to go to 'England and form, with their persons guard around the body of her husband, who. beset by open enemies and false friends was in desperate straits
 She had received from Charles a let ter asking her to sound Mazarin as to the possibility of his majesty being re- ceived as a fugitive in France should a great battle which he was about to hght--the battle Of Naseby--go against him. Mazarin had practically refused the distressed king an asylum upon French soil.
 Would Aramis and Athos go 10 Eng land and do what they could 10 guard tho royal Stuart? Both men swore eternal fidelity 10 the cause of Charles and set out for England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
TreacherY

"Ab, it Is you. the Count de la FereT, said Charles. I've have been informeh of your coming. You bring me som@ news? I can read in your face that the news is bad. What is it?
 Athos hurriedly told the King that, in his progress to the royal camp. he had heard and seen things which made 1t apparent that the Scots had bargained with Cromwell for the sale of his majesty.
 And at what price am I valued?" asked Charles.
 AS near as I can judge, the Scots propose to sell your majesty to Crom- well for f200, ,0O0."
 "Impossible" exclaimed the King. The Scots sell their King! Who Is the Judas who would make this infa nous bargain"
 "The Earl of Leven."
 Are you sure of this, sir7'
 q heard it with my own ears"
 And Athos went on to tell the King that, upon entering the camp, he had seen general lack of a1ertness on the part of the sentinels. That, while wait ing for the Lord de Winter to conduct him to the royal presence, he had over heard conversation between the Earl of Leven and an emlssary of Crom- well. in which conversation the sale ot the royal stuart had been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Deciding on Flight

As to Aramis. there was in his case also q little Of romance or of disgrace. The beautiful and strong-ninded Duchess tie I.ongueville, whose husband was on the frontier with the army, was strong anti Ma1arin politician and her influence over Aramis was great
 Paris now became such dangerous abiding place for the royal family that t was resolved that the queen regent and her son. the boy king, should fly to St. Germains. As for the Cardinal, he would be much safer out of the way of the furious Frondieurs.
 The royal flight was resolved upon. IL was skilfully engineered by DtArtagnan, who had Du vallon to his aid, and iiie two friends now looked upon their reward as certain.
 But Mazarin had yet further use for them and was still undecided whether il would be better to keep his promise or to give the two guardsmen a good. strong prison after he had exhausted their vaIo, and ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18

with sigh. My heart bleeds as much as if you had !ierced it with your sword. Yes. we are separated. But we have not yet declared war. Perhaps we shall have some conditions to make.
 "A last conversation is indispensable let Us, then, meet in the Palais Royale at 10 o'clock tomorrow night Is it agreed?'
 It was agreed and the meeting took place Neither side was able to convince the other or turn it from the side of the sworn duty taken up.
 Sadly they separated, thinking that fate might after alI send the horrible duty upon any one of them of taking the life of his friend.
 Mazsrin. of course, was much disturbed at the failure of the two guardsmen 10 capture the duke. For then the cap taincy and the barony were held in abey- ance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Seeking a Priest

Six men, three of whom were engaged in plunderng the fallen man, came into their view They were "partisans. those guerilas who always follow upon the outskirts of armies The boys drove off ths partlsans and carried the dying man to neighboring hostelry.
 The man was wounded unto death and constantly called for a priest that he might receive the last rites of the church.
 Just before they reached the inn with their bloody burden, Raoul and De Guiche saw riding upon a mule. man dressed in a priests garb lie seemed especially sent to them.
 Are you a priest?' asked Raoul.
 The man upon the mule strove to pass the two friends without answering but De Guiche halted him. He was about 22 or 2S years old, but ascetic ha bits had apparently aged him. He had a strange pallor which became lividness when De Guiche forced him 10 stop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
An Embarrassing Meeting

Raoul. this adopted son, had a claim upon the count greater than that of ador- tion, though he was unaware of II.
 When the count, upon his arrival 1t Paris. took the young man to sec the cele- brated Duchess de Chevreuse that great lady cast down her head and tears dropped from the long, fair lashes which shaded eyes still beautiful.
 The count also, 4 model man-an austere bachelor--ikevise seemed confused.
 But Rsoul was at once filled with af- lection for the duchess and kissed aer tenderly.
 Then Rsoul was sent off to join the Army of the Prince of Condo, who was warning against the enemy upon the bord- CTS of Flanders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Promises Easily Made

But to enter a service for pure devo- tion? The willy Cardinal leaned on his elbow and said: Well. he has money what then does he want?"
 He wants one of his estates erected into barony,' replied DArtagnan, with corresponding frankness. "He owns three great estates"
 'Js that all?' cried Mazarin. "The thing can be easily arranged. And M what do you want?'
 "Monsignor," replied the musketeer next September it will be 23 years since the Cardinal Richelieu made me a lieutenant"
 "Yes--and you would like Cardinal Mazarin to make you captain? We'll, we shall see. Give me proofs of your de- votion and there will be no difficulty. You both shall have what you desire. 2