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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
A COMPOSITE DOLLAR.
Suggested as One Solution of the Pres
ent Money Question.


Detroit, Mich, April 3O.-The Tri-
bune will tomorrow publish an editor
ial leader which will declare in favor
of the solution of the present money
questions by the creation of new dol
lar, to be composed of proportionate
parts of gold and silver. The article
quotes the declarations of the Republi-
can national platforms of 1888 and
1892 in favor of bimetalism and points
out the dangers of a practical silver
monometalism through the throwing
open of the minis to unlimited coinage
1t calls upon the party to fulfill its
platform pledges by formulating with
out delay practical scheme for bimet-
alism. Continuing, the paper advo-
Gates the composite dollar as a measure
easiest to effect and with the least dis
turbance to business of any plan sug-
gested. AS to the question whether the
proposed dollar would be available for
export, the Tribune says:
1t would not be necessary to export
the coin while uncoined gold could be
procured which would be just as avail
able If at any time it became neces-
sary to separate the gold from the silver
it could be done at the mint at cost of
less than l per cent. The cost would
be protection against the expectation
of coin while unused bullion was OBJ
tainoh1o ,,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
AMERICAN THEOSOPHISTS.
They Have Broken Loose From the
International Society.

Boston, May 1.-The American Sec
ton of the Theosophical Society, in an
nual convention yesterday, voted to
sever its connection with the interna-
tional society, and assert its independ-
ence. The new declaration of indie
pendence was voted almost unanimous
ly. Out of total vote Of 205 only 10
were against it. When the convention
reassembled today it Immediately pro-
ceeded to the adoption of constitution
and bylaws. While it was voted that
the name of the organization shall be
the Theosophical Society of America,
the territory over which it shall extend
is the Western hemisphere. Its prin-
cipal object is TO form a nucleus of IN
iversal brotherhood without any dis
tinction whatever. Its subsidiary OBJ
jects are the study of religions, philos-
Ophies and sciences. Upon the read
ing and adoption of the clause which
states that William G. Judge shall be
PRESIDENT of the society for life, with
power to appoint his successor, there
was a great demonstration of approval.
The officers elected We're: DR.. J. D.
Back, of Cincinnati, vice-president; E.
A. Nearsheimer, of New York, treas
urer; executive committee, G. A. Gri-
erson, E. B. Hage, DR.. Buchanan, T.
H. Patterson, DIR. Anderson and F. L.
Blodgett.
At a meeting of the Independent
of Boston, today, an ad-
dress to the American theosophists was
issued appealing against the election
of Judge and against the secession from
the International society. 1t is asserted
Madam Blavatsky would have torn the
society to shreds had the possibility
entered her mind of its ever being sad
died with the incumbus Of theosophi-
Cal pope choosing his own successor.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
ON THE RESERVATION
The Courts Order Further
Complicates Matters.
WILL BE ELECTED
The Court Refused to Order the Land
Company and Settlers to Vacate
the Disputed Lands.

Lincoln, Neb., April 29.-The fed
eral court has refused to grant the in
junction requested by the government
to restrain the Flournoy Land Com
pany from issuing more leases on the
Wlnnebago reservation to settlers
This complicates the trouble. Captain
Beck now declares that he will at once
eject all the settlers now on the reser-
Walton. The decision was rendered by
Judges Dundy and Riner, sitting to-
gether. Several months ago an order
was Issued restraining the land COM
pany from making any more leases.
This injunction was continued until
such time as the case would be heard
on its merits. 1t is said tonight the
ruling of the court will not deter
Agent Beck from proceeding with the
eviction of the tenants who claim their
farms under the disputed leases. Beck
said tonight that he would at once evict
all settlers. A conflict of authority is
possible.
In 1880 spectators began operating
in these lands under illegal leases, and
have continued to do so ever since.
The Flournoy company leased $1,000
acres of land of the Indians for about
20 cents an acre and sublet it for from
81 to 81. All these original leases from
the Indians were clearly illegal and
for years Indian agents have attempted
to break up this system. In the five
injunction cases being brought the
same questions were raised. ATTORNEYS
for the government preferred to proceed
by civil process instead of employing
the military force at its command. Ali
the government wanted to do was to
enforce collection of a fair lease and
get rid Of the spectators. The Indians
were to be permitted to lease the lands
in accordance with the established rule
OF the department at Washington.
The courts decision today in refus-
ing to order the land company and set
tiers to vacate its disputed lands makes
the trouble more complicated than be-
fore
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
MAY SOON BE OPERATED.
Talk of Starting Work on the shland
Mine Very Soon.

Ashland, Or, May 1.-P. Kelly and
P. B. SinnOtt, representing the Ash
land Mining Company, and themselves
trustees Of the property, have been in
Ashland for several days on business
connected with the Ashland mine, op-
erations upon which have been sus-
pended for some time on account of lit
igation, there being judgments for
over $40, 900 hanging over the property
now. They have been endeavoring to
get creditors to consent to begin work
ing the mine, with the result that OPP
erations will probably be commenced
in few days on limited scale at first.
The new receiver, J. T. Rogers, will
have charge Of the work. There is
large amount of pay ore in sight, but
just the extent of it is what the credit
ors and owners have not been able to
agree on, the owners holding that it is
a million dollar proposition, but the
creditors are little more conservative
and are inclined to maintain their Sc
early resumption of work at the mine is
good news to the people Of this section.
The Ashland is the only developed
mine in Southern Oregon, really, and
resulted in tying it up temporarily have
reflected unjustly upon mining inter
ests here.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
In Active Eruption.

Guadalajara, Mexico, May 1.-The
Colima volcano is again in active erup-
ton. The inhabitants of the valley at
the base of the mountain have been
forced to abandon their homes and fee
for their lives. The molten lava and
ashes have destroyed the growing crops
and much valuable property in that Sec
ton. The fire which issues from the
crater presents magnificent sight at
night.
Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco
province, was shaken Saturday by an
earthquake lasting two or three Sec
onds. The earthquake is supposed to
have been due to the same cause as the
volcanoes activity.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
WORK SOON TO START.
Hearst School for Girls, the First O
Protestant Episcopal Buildings.

Hearst School for Girls, the First o
Protestant Episcopal Buildings.
Washington, April ~. - Ground
will be broken this summer for the
Hearst school for girls, which is to be
the first of the proposed group of build
ings for the Protestant Episcopal cathe-
dral of the District of Columbia The
charter conferred by congress in
cludes within its scope not merely the
cathedral proper, but adjunct institu-
lions of all benevolent character, to-
gether with broad educational scheme.
Before sailing for Europe Mrs. Phoebe
Hearst, widow of the late senator from
California, made to the cathedral trus-
tees donation Of $175, 900 to provide
for the girls school to be called after
her name. Three years from next au-
opened for pupils. A department for
the higher education of women will
ultimately be a part of the scheme.
The board of trustees hope that gener-
Gus persons will now come forward to
give money to increase the various en-
dowment funds, each fund to bear the
donors name, and that other persons
will build other parts of the whole
cathedral scheme, such as the boys
school, the chapel, the bishops house,
the seminary for higher theological
education, the convention hall, resi-
dences for the clergy, ETC., and the
cathedral itself, which is to crown the
whole.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
A CHANGE BLOW DID 1T.
Mccarthy Knocked Out in Less Than a
Minute.

Galveston, April 3O.-By a chance
blow Dan Creedon knocked out Billy
Mccarthy in the fremont opera house
tonight, in less than minute. John
Duffy was the referee. Mccarthy was
a little slow in putting up his hands.
Creedon took advantage of it and land
ed on the side of his chin with his left,
which dazed Mccarthy. He followed
it up with his right, knocking McCar-
thy against the ropes and nearly upset
ting the post to which the gong was
fastened Mccarthy still stood his
ground, but was too dazed to defend
himself. He stood up again and was
promptly knocked against the ropes.
Again he came up dazed and tap on
the chin put him out. Referee Duffy
put his arms around Mccarthy and he
fell and counted him out. Mccarthy
recovered Immediately and walked to
his dressing-room. Nearly 1900 peo-
pie witnessed the fight The crowd
was much dissatisfied with the out
come, having expected long fight, for
both men were in excellent condition,
evenly matched and had the middle
weight championship honor to settle
between them, since Fitzsimmons has
gone into the heavyweight class. Pro
fessor Duffy said that he very much
regretted the outcome, adding:
Il expected it to last twenty rounds
at least, but it was a chance blow which
first dazed Mccarthy, and Creedon
followed it up until he finished him. "
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
HARRIS FEELS AGGRiEVED.
Thinks Judge Be1linger Has Put Him
in Bad Light.

San Francisco, May 2-Agent Har-
rls feels that Judge Bellinger, of Port
land, has put him in a bad light by re-
fuslng to sentence DOC" Davenport.
the notorious counterfeiter who told
the court he was tricked into making
the money by the representations of
Charles French, employed by Harris.
In passing on the case the Portland
judge said:
Detectives of the government have
no right to aid in the commission of a
crime and to come into court and ask
that the criminal be punished
Speaking of the matter today, Mr..
Harris said:
The whole thing is wrong. 1 hired
one Charles French to help secure coun-
terfeit money from the notorious Dav-
export, but he took no part in inducing
Davenport to commit the crimes. Dav-
export has served a term for making
bad coins and he Is a notorious counter
feiter. There are scores of young men
whose downfall is due to him
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
ORDERED TO QUIT.
Ae'i"n by Idaho Miners Against tn.
American Protective Associ.t;

o miners Against the
american Protective Association.
Wardner, Idaho, May 2.-The Min.
ers Union of Wardner recently de-
nounced the A. P. A, and since then
mas been expelling members of the
union for joining the order. A few
Gays ago Joe Mcconnell, one of the
Iessees OF the Stemwinder mine. was
ordered to quit work, the reason given
being that he belonged to the A. P. A
and Mcconnell obeyed the command
A man named Halls took lease of the
sierra Nevada mine and EMPLOYED ten
men, all being A. P. AS. Saturday
night a committee of the Miners Union
waited on him and notified Halls TO in
stantly discharge the A. P. A. mem.
bers workmen, or the union would 90
into the mine and take them ont
Halls refused, and is backed by local
A. T. A. members, who declare that if
an attempt is made to take the miners
out trouble will follow. As Wardner
Is the center of an organization which
terrorlzed nonunion men two years ago.
and which has since run men out at
pleasure for various reasons. the situa
ton is anything but peaceful.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
WllDE'S TRIAL BEGUN.
1t Will Be on All of the Counts of the
Indictments.

Indictments.
London, April 29.-Oscar Wilde and
Albert Taylor were brought for trial
today to Old Bailey and pleaded not
guilty.
Men and women fought for standing
room near the door through which the
prisoners must enter the court The
jury, composed of highly intelligent
appearing middle-aged tradesmen, was
polled at 1920 A. M, and a few min
utes later Wilde and Taylor were
placed in the prisoners dock.
Wilde's face was drawn and hag-
gard. His hair had been cut and his
wager had entirely disappeared.
Justice Charles opened court at
1925. A lengthy discussion followed
as to whether the prisoners should be
tried on all of the twenty-five separate
counts of the indictment.
Sir Edward Clarke, Q. c., for the
defense, objected to such a course, but
the jury overruled him. The prisoners
then pleaded not guilty.
G. F. Gill, in behalf of the treasury
opened for the prosecution, reciting
the known history of the case, dwell
ing upon the association of Wilde with
Taylor, and giving a graphic descrip-
ton of Taylor's darkened, perfumed
rooms, where Wilde was in the habit
of meeting his associates. Counsel
went in detail through the various
charges, reviewing all the testimony
already presented.
Charles Parker was the first witness
His testimony was most revolving, but
the judge held it to be necessary that
charges against Wilde should be ex-
planned in detail.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
LANDING OF MACEO.
baracobs, Where 1t Occurred, Now
Strongly Guarded,

Glbara, Cuba, April 30.-Your cor.
respondent has just arrived from the
town of Baracoba, which awoke April
l to find it had gained prominence by
the landing of Maceo and his party.
The town has subsidized again into its
tranquility, excepting that $50 govern
ment soldiers arrived from Guantana-
mo April 2, and were followed a few
days later by 200 more, who came over
land from Santiago. The soldiers are
guarding the Notifications and entrances
to the town both day and night. Be-
sides the regulars, there is a volunteer
1ocre OF 800 men that patrol the streets
at night, and any effort on the
part of the insurgents to enter or cap
ture the town would be almost an i'm
possibility, unless, perhaps, they were
IN very large numbers. The party that
landed on the 1st doubtless have found
1t somewhat unpleasant around here
and have evidently sought more con-
genial quarters. The few that left the
town to join those that landed are
mostly mulattoes. 1t is said they are
not many miles from Baracoba, and are
DESTROYS Of returning to their homes,
but fear imprisonment.
Last night official kilograms were
from Guantanamo stating that
regulars and insurgents had exchanged
a few shots, which resulted in the kill
ing of Alor Crombet and another insur-
gent and the capture of seven rebels
and all their arms The dispatches
further state that Maceo, with his few
followers is said to be so surrounded
that he will be either killed or starved
to death.
1t is rumOred Maceo is very much
with the conditions of af-
fairs on the island and says he has been
deceived in coming to Cuba. He ex-
pected to find the entire island up in
arms, but upon his arrival he finds
things entirely different. The two
English sailors captured from off the
steamer Honora, which landed Maceo,
were sent to Santiago some days ago on
the man-of war Condo de Venadito.
The very latest news today states
that all Maceo's forces, except two,
have been captured.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
RAILROAD TAXES.
Differences Between California and the
Railroad Companies.

San Francisco, May 1.-The state
authorities have refused to accept the
payment of the second installment of
the Central Pacific and the Southern
Pacific taxes for 1887, under the reas-
sessment by the state board of equal-
zation in 1894. The reason given by
the controller is that the state supreme
court has decided that the original as
sessment was valid. The railroad Off
Gals maintain that as the decision of
the California court is on appeal to the
United States supreme court, there is
no bar to receiving the money for the
taxes as reassessed. The first INSTALL
ment was paid in October, before the
state court rendered its decision. The
amount rendered was 5000, 900. The
railroad officials say the tender was
made to save interest on the money in
volyed, even should the United States
supreme court sustain the state court.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
AREHEARING GRANTED
Entire Income Tax Case Will
Be Reopened.
DEPENDS ON JACKSON'S HEALTH
the Court of It's Order En-
tered Tuesday Last.

Washington, April 27.-When the
supreme court on May again takes up
the income tax question it will once
more go into the merits of all the
points involved and will not, as its or
der made Tuesday apparently stated,
conhne arguments TO the question of
whether the hearing of the cases shall
be granted. This unexpected explana-
tlon of the courts order shows it in
tended to state that it had granted the
petition for a rehearing, and if the
bench were full ON the date named it
would reopen the case. Attorney Gen
eral Olney and others directly inter
ested in the trial of the suit understood
the courts order in the same manner as
did the public.
The complete reopening of the in
come tax case will necessitate contin-
uous hard work on the part of the coun-
sci so as to be prepared for court At
torney General Olney and counsel for
the government ON this occasion will
go most fully and deliberately into all
points involved and especially into the
eminent will represent that the import
ance of the cases, in the light of views
expressed by the court in opinions al
ready rendered, makes it desirable that
week should be allowed for argument
on each side. If allowed, the argu-
ment in the matter of length may bear
comparison with the exhaustive hear
ing before the Paris arbitration tri-
bunal on the Behring sea question.
The explanation now given officially
by the court of the meaning of its or
der indicates a probability that before
final adjournment of court for the pres
ent term final determination of the
full court ON the mooted income tax
question may be expected.
While it is the purpose of the su-
preme court to have the whole case re-
argued and the merits gone into at full
length in order that a final disposition
OF the question may be speedily reached,
yet there is reason to believe the vague
ness of its recent decision was due to
some doubts still remaining as to the
condition of Justice Jackson's health.
The action of the court in fixing upon
May for the beginning of the reargu-
ment was something of a surprise to
the officers of the department of jutsice.
While as a matter of course, the gov
eminent will be as ready that day as is
possible in the limited time for prepar-
alton, yet it is realized it will be ex-
tremely difficult to do in a few days
the work which rightfully calls for a
months close application.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
Policy Of the United States.

Washington, May 1.-The attitude
u TIE United States in the Eastern
WAY trouble has been clear to the vari-
H. powers Interested. In brief, it is
thai the uuvarying policy of this coun-
" l. not TO form alliances which may
involve Il IL complications with the
Countries Il Europe and Asia. 1t is
rvas>7rJl-1 u the policy Of isolation,
except IL So far as the United States
MY oe able 10 exercise a kindly ad-
T-s-ry influence toward the adjustment
u Tie u1uble involving the Eastern
Nations. The foregoing is now accepted
" diplomats here as the policy which
VII guide the United States in the
l1-1-1g European complications over
tle ,apsu-China settlement. At one
-I-T, within recent days, there was a
Prospect that the United States might
cooperate with Great Britain and Italy
IL e4aeavo-lng TO effect a solution Of
-l7 Japa1-Chlna trouble and the belllg-
T-7-t protest Of Russia, France and
-AO41 dCt4O11 IL AZ Aod OOSA
taken. would not have been in the ma
'--e u assistance to Japan, but merely
al ezeruJn Of joint influence TO per-
S-4Av Emma 10 ratify the peace agree
--7-- Il i said by diplomats that as
Japan has already ratified the agree
-7--t similar action by China would
---Av Il elective. While, therefore,
-'->>-a, France and Germany were pro.
'7>,--S al Toxic the desires of the pow
- "a> to bring TO bear their influence
al Picking
d" : KNOWN positively that Italy's
.---y Is that Of a neutral, but that 1t
-a'-fs me execution Of the Japan-Chl-
- "=r75ment as already made, and to
LIS extent It's sympathies are with Ja-
pan MS will not, however, go to
- - extent Of opposing the Russo
--'-t5-i1erman alliance. 1t is under
l.''- mat Great Britain's course is
'-s the same lines.
% lar Is the United States is con-
--7l there will be no cooperation,
Already stated, except in such kindly
wy se may seem for the interest Of all
r.--'7-4ed but always short of an al
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
is BRITAIN SINCERE?
Does She Want the Money or the Oc-
cupation of Corinto?

Managua, Nicaragua, May 2.-The
Nicaraguan government has formally
decided to accede to the compromise
proposition for a settlement Of the
pending troubles. The decision has
been communicated to the authorities
at Washington and London.
Nicaragua agrees to pay $4,000
pounds sterling in London in fifteen
days from the time the British ships
leave Corinto. This preliminary is
strongly insisted on upon account of
the condition of feeling in the country,
which otherwise might render COM
pliance with the ultimatum even in its
modified form impossible. 1t now re-
mains for Great Britain to agree to
this condition. Nicaragua's course is
regarded as shifting on Great Britain
further responsibility for the trouble.
The most positive assurances of the
payment of the money have been given.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09

Little Rock, Ark, April 29.-The
first legal hanging in Conway county
in twenty-five years occurred at Nor
rilton at 10 this morning, when George
Whitaker, colored, paid the death PEN
atty for the murder of his father-in- law
October s, 1894. Whitaker died as
serting that the gallows would transfer
his soul to realms of eternal bliss In
throwing the trap Sheriff Whites foot
caught and he fell with Whitaker,
breaking his wrist.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-05-09
CLAIMS AGAINST HAWAII.
Damages Asked by Americans Who
Were Expelled From the Island.

Damages ASKED Dy AuIcTICahs " ho
Were Expelled From the Island.
Washington, April 80. - United
States Minister Willis, at Honolulu,
has transmitted to Secretary Gresham
a number of statements sworn before
Consul-General Mills, of American
citizens who were arrested by the
Hawaiian government for completely IN
the rebellion, and were permitted to
leave Hawaii only under promise not
to return during their lifetime. Claims
for damages were made In each case
and are included in the statements.
The names of these Americans are:
P. NJ. Rooney, born in Duchess
county, n. Y, late manager OF the
Daily Holumna in Honolulu, who
claims $50, 900 damages. e.. A. Tuen,
born in Stamford, Conn, a painter,
customs-house inspector and chief OF
police under the provisional govern
ment. who claims So per day during
Imprisonment and exemplary damages.
Henry Won Worthen, born In New Or
leans. general business agent, claims
sos per month during forty-three days
confinement. Charles T. Molteno, a
Hawaiian, naturalized in San Fran
cisco in 1878, barber, damages 81 per
day during confinement James Dur
eel. born in New Orleans In 1858,
shopkeeper, damages $50, 900. John
Ross. born in Scotland, naturlized Ii
New York, planter, damages 500, 600.
The secretary this afternoon also
made public the oath signed by those
who left the islands under compulsion-
The signer promises not TO return with
ont the consent of the authorities at
Hawaii.