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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
ALPHABET is EVER CHANGING
Painters Cause Certain Letters to As
sumo New Shapes-Cultivating
Artistic Side of Trade.

Alphabets are suffering change OF
form at the hands of modern sign
painters, remarks the Philadelphia
Record. For many years letters have
held certain distinct forms, which
gave them their names and classes
Sign painters. however, are cultivat-
ing the artistic side of their trade,
and from various signs displayed all
over the city there seems to be a
great unanimity Of opinion among
them as to the appearance of certain
letters in one of the alphabets.
This new idea seems to be a ten
dency to fill in and balance" blank
spaces. It was first to be observed
on the letter "L." The painter saw
fit to add a frill about the middle of
the space between the base and the
upright. Next the letter 20" of the
series was attacked and the orna-
mentation went in the middle, max
ing the familiar letter resemble an
old Greek theta" "a" and ''V'' and
@" have been the latest to be
touched up.
If the idea spreads much further
the entire alphabet will change it's
face.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
For a Red
Blotehy Skin
The Remarkable Action of
a Famous Remedy and
Some Facts About 1t.

The skin is but net work Of fine blood
vessels. And it is a perfectly natural
consequence that any influence in the
blood that is condition of i'll health
makes it's first appearance in the skin.
There are certain medicinal properties
that follow the course of the blood stream
and the influence of these properties is
that of an antidote. This is why S. S. s.,
the best known blood purifier, has such
a positive action in the skin. There is
one ingredient l.. s. S. S. which peculiarly
stimulates cellular or glandular activity
to select from the blood or from this
fine net work of blood vessels in the skin,
those elements which it requires for re-
generation.
Thus pimples, acne, eczema, lupus, or
ANY other blood condition that attacks the
skin or seeks an outlet through the skin
Is met with the antidotal effect of S. S. s.
The action of S. S. S. in the cellular
tissues of the body serves the active pur-
pose OF stimulating each cellular part to
the healthy and judicious selection of its
own essential nutriment. Not only this,
but If from the presence Of some disturb
ing poison a condition of disease arises,
s. S. S. SO directs the local cells that this
poison is rejected and eliminated from
their presence
This is why skin troubles vanish so
readily and why they do not return.
Under the influence of S. S. S. this fine
net work Of blood vessels in the skin is
constantly taking from the blood the nu.
triton required for healthy tissue and the
cause of disease is just as constantly be-
ing removed, scattered and rendered
harmless. These facts are more fully
explained in a book on skin troubles sent
by The Swift Specific Co., 100 Swift,
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. You will find S. S. S
on sale at all drug stores. Get a bottle
to-day and Danish all skin Affections.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
PRESIDENT VISITS NORMAL
State School at Monmouth Praised
By Former Leader.

On October II, 1918, President P.
l.. Campbell, of the University OF
Oregon, visited the Oregon Normal
school. Some years ago, Mr.. Camp
bell was president of the Normal
school, so that he takes deep interest
In its present growth.
In assembly, just previous to his ad-
dress, while being introduced by Pres
ident Alderman, the faculty and stu
dents rose in body and gave him the
"Chautauqua Salute. !" Following
this he gave a very capable talk on
"The Oregon System" He commend
ed the "Oregon System" as the great
est growth in the political, social and
educational world He urged insist
emily that we get bigger "perspec-
tive" At the close of his address the
students sang to him in an enthusiast
tic way, which pleased him greatly.
On the evening of the same day the
faculty gave their annual reception to
the students and townspeople. Presi-
dent Campbell, who was a guest of
honor, in speaking commended the
early founders of the school who had
done so much to make the school what
it is. He said that the value OF the
school was determined by its work, by
its spirit, rather than by its number
of students. The keynote which ran
through his informal talk was the
spirit of cheerfulness and helpfulness.
The people of Monmouth felt highly
honored in having had President
Campbell with them at this time.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
Social Calls in China.

It is difficult for Chinaman to mas.
ter the English pronunciation, and
this accounts in great measure for The
prevalence Of pidgin English. The
letter r is almost always sounded like
|, SO we have kiln or kleen for green,
and lain for rain. ''Too muchee lain
just now" is often heard; "just now
being favorite expression to denote
the immediate present. In calling
upon q lady, one says to the boy
house servant Of any age from Is 70
so - Missee have got?" and the
answer comes, "Have got" or mo
have got" according to whether she
is in or out. This recalls the time
honored, true story of the lady VINO
called and the boy reported to bis
mistress of the house: Zone piece
man down side, b'long mlssus'
Scarcely complimentary to the "ons
piece MANI National Magazine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
CHAPTER xvl.-continued.

CHAPTER xvl.-Continued.
els there an answer" he asked in
English.
Twill you see the countess person
ally?" asked the chancellor.
"Who?" he asked stupidity.
ooh, never mind" answered the
chancellor, knowing the man knew
nothing whatever about the message.
WHO will come after the answer. II
there is one?"
IA bird man."
"A bird mani" The count did not
know whether the man was really
simple or not. Where do you liver
I'm America"
HIN; that Is d broad answer. Yes,
there will be a message"
He sat down and wrote:
my Dear Countess: / am glad to
hear from you. Your wishes will be
fulfilled to the letter. II will do my
best to prepare things for your re-
ception. Your legal advisers will re-
ceive the necessary papers in due
course.
with best wishes and hoping to
hear from you soon, am.
won Werdenstein."
He sealed the letter, then gave it to
the man. who left the room.
The chancellor pondered deeply
over the situation, then started for
the royal palace to report Napoleon's
visit and Rositta's promises to his
majesty.
When Napoleon arrived home he
had long conference with Astra.
They were both somewhat depressed
His disappointment in not securing
the Peak Suemeg was great, because
he had many inventions that required
the use Of cirynith, and he knew that
the counts actions we're a menace to
the peace movement.
They decided that they would marry
n the month OF July. That evenina
thsy went to Ciryne to tell their deter.
minatioR to Mrs. Edison. !
Napoleon and Astra spent another
day On Ciryne. This time Napoleon
conducted the three women through
the wonderful plant where cirynith
was refined and manufactured into
parts Of aerodromones and other use
ful articles.
ROSETTA kept her ears and eyes wide
open, but not being trained along me
chanioal lines she could not under.
stand many ,of the things she cav
seM she was glad that Napoleon hon.
ored hsr with his confidence a. iron
now On there would be no objection q
~ visiting the shops whenever III
p1sassd 7s
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
DEVELOP A cHILD's MUSCLES
Exercising Device Attached to tabs
Pedestal Has Been Destoneo-
sprina Holds Him Up.

For developing a child's muscles ana
otherwise exercising him q New York
man has designed the accompanying
attachment for tables. Through slot
in the pedestal OF the table horizon
tai arm is thrust and pivoted. A short
downward curved end Of the arm Is
fastened to the bottom of the pedestal
by means Of coiled spring, and on
the other and longer end Of the arm Is
a ring to support a child. The child
can walk back and forth until his legs
are strong enough to bear his weight
unaided, the spring supporting him In
the meantime, while bracket limits
the lateral movement of the arm in
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

Napeleon took AstFA back o wash
,nstou late IN the Afternoon. Mr.. I'd
ison and Rosltta walked down e tn
sandy shore ana ct listening e the
waves. The mother was dreaming q
the happy future for her son The
other was weaving nne threads Of the
net she was tangling about her friends
Santos was away. but he was Ok
nected back soon. She disliked to se<
him leave her side. a. she feared 70
lose the control that she had gained
over him.
He returned that evening. When
Mrs. Edison retired the countess stole
out OF the house and strolled toward
the shore, where she knew Santos
would be awaiting her. Santos was
the happiest OF men when she greeted
him with passionate embraces and
kisses.
He was like faithful, obedient dog
Whatever Rositta asked he did with
out question Tonight he handed her
the counts letter. that came in answer
to the one he had sent for her.
Rositta opened it, and he held his
pocket fashlight so she could read.
my little blond boy, the time ID
nearing when my name will be
changed to Duprel. What do you think
of that? Mrs. Duprel? Doesn't that
sound good to you?"
Santos only answer was kisses; he
had begun to master the so-called lost
art very quickly.
do you know how / have missed
you? Mr.. Edison and Astra were here,
but since ! know you can't enjoy
them any more. know 1t IL not right
to feel that way, as Napoleon has been
very good to me, but my sympathy 10
with you. DEAR" Her arm slipped
around his neck. II cannot hear him
criticise YOU"
"Criticise me? Is he dissatisfied
with me?" The words were heavy
with dismay. Rositta knew that she
had touched the right strings. who
told you that?"
Don't take 1t seriously, Santos. ]
have tried to keep 1t to myself. but
IL could not"
did he say that had mot served
him well? Did he say thatr'
"He did," whispered Rositta.
Santos breathed fire and flame. Ro.
sitta subtly convinced Santos that he
was the man, and not Napoleon Edi-
son, whose name should be the revered
one in American history. When ar11l-
ments were weak, kisses strengthened
them, until poor Santos was nodded
into form that suited Rositta. Then
she said:
II own the cirynith deposits In Hun
gary. never will give them to Ma
poleon. I want you to be his master.
Will you come with mel"
II am with you and yours foreveri"
The tone In which this was said was
enough for Rositta. She knew she had
won.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
HAND POWER STUMP -,
Opinion q Farm MANAGE, =.
ern Fuel Co, Nanaino,. = ! W :
BY Thos. Cunninoh., ! =

The most economical M,
and satisfactory stumn S;ysefiul, u.
have yet seen is . hand no..s 0eSie &
Ing machine, known II tha :tuah
States e the *" hand st, s,,s units
cold BY Mr.. W. J. Fitzpat,;.tp puls
attic, Wash. This mach;ra ~
100 pounds and can be vhsals s Weigh
IKE z barn truck. Iventus,. a 70
that i will come off with an;a 70 ~
IN contest with any Of ts thug coloa
makes Of horsepower atam,, vafisa
chimes. Il is built on the d o,1s M
tion pawl and ratchet nr; u.ols .
heard about this machine l last tps
Travelled twenty miles to sss ~; !. aad
skeptical as to the storie. h, y ,Vs!
about it. The agent attached Iai !. nea'd
standing tree (fir), about as AL ~. y =,
diameter, placing the cable . ,Isaes 3
feet up the tree. | took bo SSVu! y
lever, and pulled the tree dow u " tAe
self, in eight minutes. I bou "a ny
machine on the spot, and havs e 10y ue
the stumps from 80 acres Of ls,i ~led
it since, the machine COSTING ~. xl'A
cent for repairs. Very re.a ~. oas
gave a demonstration on stumn , nu,;!.
to the members of the ROYAL ca ps,.las
sion on Agriculture, appointed n.y.
government Of British Columb;.' 3
this demonstration l first attas s y
large sized, horsepower stumn n1u. !.
Of the capstan variety to a fr s a1.s'
OF about 20 inches diameter. ''T mp
stump was on an open gravellv l ~
and the roots penetrated quite deem w
hitched 1000 pound horse ~ y
stump puller and it failed to movs ~ =.
stump. l then attached the TrevS. n.
machine to the same stump and nn, r''s
it out quite easily in seven and d ~.
half minutes, the roots being MILL
out clean and clear. While p rs
the stump las is my usual customl li {
kept a man with a mattock knocLi,.
the dirt from the roots as the stums
was raised and allowing it to fall baei
into the hole made by the lifting q
the stump. By doing this the GROUND
is left nearly level and requires yery
lite grading afterwards. Natural,
the members of the Commission WEN
greatly delighted with the machine
and in order to personally test it, NJ.
Hayward, M. P. p, chairman Of Ii.
commission, and Mr.. Shannon, one Of
the members, took hold of the lever
and pulled out a stump themselves.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

ave could have settled our difficult
ties by tossing coin. Instead, we
spent lot of money by going to law. "
"Well?"
81 understand the jury settled mat
tiers by tossing coin."
"Your husband says he has to sit at
desk all day."
eyes" replied the energetic woman ;
<tbut most of the time he keeps his
feet on the desk"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
Moles in Ginseng Beds.

Moles are sometimes very trouD u
some and cannot always be caugnt WIN
traps. A very effective means a. y
keeping them out has been 1o!loNos
by T. s. Curtis, a Tennessee gln,s1,ss
grower. He dug q narrow trench ; !
inches deep all around his BEDS ou.s ~
of the row of posts that support OK q
shade. Galvanized roofing IN strls = :
inches wide was purchased ana GU :, .
two, lengthwise, making the snee'. -, !
inches wide. They were given a ss.h
Of heavy black roofing paint Oh .. .ts
side, then set in the trench anu $3.50 stst
to the posts SO as to form a. p ! 10TH
barrier all around the beds. Inc S sa
was then filled in and tampeo :. uJ,
The roofing projects three . l hs1og
above the ground and 10 lnc G., ',a 1.-The
the surface and the moles VIII ne' .od
90 over nor under it. = Farm
Home.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
CHAPTER XVII.

no THIC0Heu u JUJys
July IL. the marriage day Of Astra
and Napoleon, had been declared q
continental holiday
From near and far came congratu-
lations. They had not planned q gor-
geous ceremony. but they could not
stop the expressions Of love that came
from the loyal citizens. The whole
capital was alive with color, and the
messages that came and the sincere
Joy Of all, made the day one to be
remembered for years to come.
Astra had missed Rositta very much.
She had been unable to attend the
wedding, as she had been i'll on the
Island Of Ciryne for the last few
weeks.
When Napoleon heard that the
countess was unable to attend their
wedding on account Of her indisposi-
ton, he thoughtfully shook his head.
It seemed Incredible that Rositta, who
was 80 full Of vitality and energy,
should be Ill. He only said: Every
illness has a remedy"
He did not give the matter further
thought. He spent the last day before
his marriage In his aerodromone, the
American Eagle. Where he was. or
what he did, no one seemed to know,
and he did not volunteer the informa-
ton.
After their wedding luncheon Astra
returned to her presidential Office. az
there were things that she wanted to
attend to personally. Especially the
criminal case OF Nikolay Mozrak. The
Criminal Court Of the continent had
decreed capital punishment for at
tempted assassination Of the President
OF the United Republics OF America.
Astra read the document carefully.
and instead Of signing 1t, she wrote:
'Pardoned. and shall be instantly re-
leased"
(Signed)
"ASTRA PRUDENT EDISON.
She dispatched the pardon BY spe-
cial messenger. and then took up other
matters.
At seven o'clock she was at the Crys-
tai Palace, to dress for the banquet OF
the Continental Commercial and In
dustrial Association, one Of the most
powerful societies organized to pro-
mote the welfare Of business people.
She and Napoleon drove to the new
Capital Hotel in an open car. The
banquet was arranged for 1000 guests
and the whole upper floor was thrown
open for the purpose.
At eleven o'clock the presidential
party left and threaded its way toward
the Crystal Palace. At the Palace
Judge Seaman Of the Continental
Court awaited them. His mission w.
to deliver heavy looking letter to the
President.
Your excellency win pardon me for
taking this liberty, but Mr.. Mosrak.
the prisoner you 90 kindly pardoned,
insisted that this letter 10 important
and would not leave the prison until
I promised him that would deliver 1t
personally"
Astra took tho letter ana thanked
him tor - safe delivery. thsn a.
missed him With few Hind words.
Napoleon escorted his mother . her
Soons. then rstur1ed = ~ uheosy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

Fasten g pair Of scissors securely with
q piece Of string to some convenien,
article.
Can you release them without Ont,
ting or unfastening the string?
The scissors can be easily released
by passing the loop upword through
the handle. and then completely oves
them.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smarting7dT sss
Eine-Acts Quickly. Try 1t for Keo' T MIns
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eye1 M,,.,n . 4
trated Book in each Package. MURINE ~.
compounded by our Oculsts not aratesss 80 80
icine"-but used in successful Physcla1nSSa 81
dee for many years. Now dedlca!esG ~. ,s III sottk
Murine rye Salve Ii Aseptic Tubes 20 .n -
Murine Eye Remedy Co., cn'cas'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
Exerciser for Child.

one direction. Even after he is we'll
developed a child will probably find
lots of pleasure AID exercise in riding
about on this device.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
TO UNITE. CAPTIVE SCISSORS
by Releasing Instrument When
Once Fastened.

A neat trick for affording amuse-
ment at an entertainment Of young
people is shown in the illustration.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
~ y
]. Vanity.

There II . stirring Of the
body. People are breaking down m
der the Tyranny Of material possess
sions. There never was time whan
women's intelligence was % eager and
inspirational;; never 9 time when men
were 70 weary Of metal and meals and
miles It II all clear to prophetic
understanding that We are nearing the
end Of our lessons II three dimen-
slons and nve senses.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
You Can Get Allen. Foot-Ease fRff

Write Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. fm.
free sample of Aliens Foot Ease. II enrs
sweating, hot swollen, aching feet. It msks
new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure ios
c0rns. ingr0wing nails and bunions, All dms
gfstS sell it. Csc. Don't accept any substitute
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
Work Ahead.

Don't give the lazy hen houseroom
she will never pay for her feed.
An easily prepared remedy for sore
head or chicken pox is sent by B. F.
Howell, of North Carolina. He says
to dissolve enough epson salts in
water to cleanse the entire flock, using
the solution to moisten mash feed,
and feeding it two or three times in
the course of a week. Mix fine table
salt with lard and cover the sores on
the heads. One or two applications,
he says, will cure.
When the pullets have about reached
maturity, enough old hens should be
disposed of to make plenty of room
Tor the youngsters. Crowding brings
on many diseases. and Home.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

Are you acquainted with Mrs.
niily, your fashionable neighbour
Only in roundabout Way. Her
cat boards at my house,.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DR.. Peery's Vermifuge Dead
Shot" Adv.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

Constipation causes many serious
diseases. It is thoroughly cured by
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One
laxative, three for cathartic.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07
A Mercenary Lass.

willard b. Straight, the c C.'' rs
young financier Of Morgan 8 s eo,j Is
discussing the American , Dsr'
withdrawal from the Chinese iOaD. .sid
ssI like China" Mr.. Stralgn' ii us
"My regard for China will no. 0's.h %
consider her from q purely ss, .not b
commercial viewpoint. ca ,o.ida
this matter, put myself IN tns I'D II
81 the young lady who was a'
her chum: .het til
4 DO YOU think, dear, ina !n'+ 10
better to have loved ana =
never 70 have loved At ell! =. ,oupf
!. why, Of course it Is, 'n ~ -
lady replied, provided he :"
keep III his presents.
hatever became Of t T.,
Who n Was married on bet! ,.,,e =
4 SIC b probably now h1i,e Z
time = ! crusade against
q modem Chinese trade W. !, 81
heen formed IL Shangna &
eplda litha and silversmitns'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

Ever take vapor bathf',
I've spent ten minutes in Z tale.
Phone booth. -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-11-07

use Roman Eye Balsam for .s scs Of eyes
sation in eyes and infiammasloA
eyelids. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-27
CHAPTER XIV.
In Which the Minister Boards the San
Jose.

In Which the Minister Boards tho San
Jose.
Hey, Mr.. Ellery!"
1t was Captain Zeb Mayo who was
calling. The captain sat in his antique
chaise. drawn by the antique white
horse, and was hailing the parsonage
through a speaking trumpet formed by
holding both his big hands before his
mouth.
The minister and Mrs. Cofin, the
former with a napkin in his hand, had
emerged from the side door Of the par
sonage and now came hurrying down
to the gate.
Land Of Goshenl" exclaimed the
captain, you don't mean to tell me
you amt done breakfast yet. and 1t
after seven o'clock. Why. Mr.. Ellery.
I tell you: Emlous Sparrow. the fish
peddler, stepped up to our house a few
minutes ago. He's Just come down
from the shanties over on the shore
by the light-where the wreck was,
you know-and he says there's a
'morphrodite brig anchored three or
four mile of and she's fyin' colors
hat mast and union down. They're
gettin' a boats crew together to 20
OF to her and see what's the row. I'm
goin' to drive over and thought may
be you'd like to go along"
A moment later the minister. having
donned his hat and coat, ran down the
walk and climbed into the chaise be-
side Captain Zeb. The white horse,
stimulated into creaky trot by repeat
ed slappings of the reins and roars
to Get under way!" and Cast OIL"
moved along the sandy lane.
They found a group on the beach.
A few fishermen. one or two lobster
men and wreckers, and the lightkeep-
er were gathered on the knoll by the
lighthouse. They had a spyglass, and
a good-sized dory was ready for
launching.
Where is she. Noah?" asked Cap
tain Zeb Of the lightkeeper.
She's a brigantine, Zeb," observed