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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
TOO MANY NOT EMPLOYED.
Brick1ayers Will Procure Work by Less
ening tho Hours Of Labor.

Bricklayers Will Procure Work by Less
ening tho Hours Of Labor.
Chicago, Nov. 20.-The Chicago
bricklayers have decided to ask for a
six-hour day when the present agree
ment which the organization has with
the Master Masons' Association ex-
pires. This will be next spring, and
the organization has already begun ar
rangements to Accommodate itself to
what it expects to be the new order OF
things. The question how to best
serve the interests of the entire men,
bership of the Bricklayers' Association,
which has largely increasd of recent
years, has been canvassed from all
sides, the decision has bsenFes reached
that in no more fitting way can it be
done than by reducing the working day
to six hours. 1t is not believed by the
officers of the rank and file that strike
will result from the efforts to reduce
the working day. There are no non.
union bricklayers in Chicago, and it is
said there are few employers who
would care to engage them if there
was. There will be no monetary loss
to builders, and it is thought the six.
hour day will move off without hitch.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

Walla Walla, Wash, Nov. 30
Eremino Genino, an Italian, was under
life sentence in the penitentiary here
for murder committed in Stamina
county fourteen years ago. The. i'm
preston long prevailed that Genino
was innocent, the victim of perjured
testimony. At the time of his trial he
had been in America but short time,
and was unable to speak or understand
the English language, and was at a
disadvantage in defending himself.
Several years ago friends began en-
deavoring to secure his pardon, and at
the last session of the Knights of
Pythias grand lodge, held in Walla
Walla, May, 1895, petitions were pre-
pared, circulated and signed, asking
the governor to pardon him. The par.
don was received by the warden Satur.
day and Genino was released on Sun.
day. He had served thirteen years and
three months.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
General Merritt's Command.

Washington, Nov. 22.-As General
Wesley Merritt has been in command
of the department of the Missouri for a
short time only, his annual report, just
made public, is limited in its refer
ences to his personal participation in
the transactions of the department.
He speaks in complimentary terms OF
the $50 Apache prisoners of war who
were transferred from Mount Vernon
barracks, Ala, to Fort Sill, 0. L. In
view of the transfer of the military
prison at Fort Leavenworth to the de-
partment of justice, General Merritt
believes that increased guardroom will
be necessary at the designated prison
posts in his departments. Forts Sherl-
dan and Riley. Concerning the troops
under his command, General Merritt
says that although he has not personal
ly inspected them, he feels justified in
saying that generally the discipline
and instruction is all that the govern
ment should expect.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
TO PROTECT AMERICANS.

The Minneapolis Ordered to Join the
MarbIehead and San Franz cisco.
Washington, Nov. 22.-The United
States steamer Minneapolis has been
ordered to join the European squadron
Immediately, doubtless on account of
the Turkish situation. Captain Wad-
leigh's orders are to report to Admiral
Selfridge upon reaching Gibraltar, but
unless the admiral issues other orders,
by that time the ship will make
Smyrna, her destination. This point
is believed to be as near as warship
can get to the American mission sta
tions believed by the missionary boards
in this country to be endangered by
the general uprising of the Mussulmans
in Asia Minor.
While the state department authori-
ties felt that due precautions had been
taken in ordering two vessels, the San
Francisco and Marblehead, to this
coast, point was yielded to make the
safety of the missionaries additionally
secure, and, after advising with Min
lSG6T 4cIIC11, t1o OluOlS w VAO 4hAhAO-
apolis were forwarded. She is now in
Norfolk in perfect condition, but needs
additional stores and coal to begin her
voyage to Smyrna. She will carry
1900 tons of coal, of which 800 will
be taken on at Norfolk and the re-
mainder from lighters in Hampton
Roads. If all goes we'll, she is expect
ed to sail about the 25th inst AS she
will not be driven to make a record
run, but will proceed at an economical
rate of speed, namely fifteen knots, she
will probably make the run of 5000
miles in about two weeks.
With this accession Admiral Self
ridge will have feet of three OF the
best cruisers in the navy at his back,
which, though small, in comparison
with the formidable ornaments gather
ed in Salonica bay by the great Euro
pean powers will suffice to meet his OBJ
ject, the protection of American citi-
zens in Turkey.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Sealskins at San Francisco.

San Francisco, Nov. ga report
Of the sex and number of pelagic fur
sealskins landed at this port this sea-
ION has been prepared by Deputy Col
iector Newton S. Farley, and has been
submitted to Collector Wise for trans
mission to Washington. The report
shows that $50 males, 4,29S females,
and 295 skins of which the sex could
not be determined, were landed here.
The large per centage of females cap
'ured is very noticeable, and, If the
same proportion is captured in the next
lew years, the seal herds will be great
|! diminished, if not entirely extermi-
mated.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

New York, Nov. 22.-The entries for
the big farm show, which begins at
Madison Square garden next Tuesday,
have closed. The exhibition promises
to he one of the most interesting and
novel seen here. The Livestock So
ciety of America, which will direct the
exhibition, was formed for the purpose
of advancing farming interests. The
last exhibition of farm products in
New York was held in May last, but
the one now preparing is of such mag.
nitude that the garden will be filled
with exhibits.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
After the Davis Millions.

New York, Nov. 21.-In the su'
preme court Justice Patterson has re-
versed decision on demurrer inter.
posed by defendants in an action
brought by Erwin Davis to enjoin Mrs.
Ellen 8. Cornue, his neice, and other
heirs to the late Andrew ]. Davis, the
Montana millionaire mineowner, from
dividing the estate without paying him
his share. The plaintiff is one OF the
surviving brothers of the late million
aire. Defendants contend the supreme
court of this state has no jurisdiction,
as the will under which they set ur
their claim has been admitted to pro-
bate in Montana.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Enormous Gold Vein.

Denver, Nov. 81 Major w. s. Pea
body has arrived in this city from Ar
chuleta county, Southern Colorado,
bringing specimens of ore taken from
the largest vein ever discovered. The
vein, as described by persons who have
visited the spot, is 1000 feet across
The ore averages on the surface 80, 600
a ton. If the discovery sustains the
claims of those who have been on the
ground, another goldbearing region
has been found which will eclipse
anything known in the world. Sena-
tor Teller recently made a quiet visit
to the region and is filled with enthus-
iasm on the subject. He says it is a
big proposition. Brick" Allen, OF
this city, discovered the vein.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Observation-Disclosures Fight Assured.

New York, Nov. 21-A fight be-.
tween Peter Maher and Bob Fitzsim.
mons for the heavyweight champion.
ship of the world seems assured. Dan
Stuart's offer of $40, 900 purse for a
contest between the big fellows to take
place in Jaurez, Mexico, has been ac.
cepted by John Quinn on behalf of Ma.
her. Stuart said several days ago that
if Corbett declined to fight Fitzsim-
mons, the latter would meet Maher for
the amount in question and at the time
and place mentioned. Quinn's accept
anee is as follows:
''Pittsburg, Nov. 21.-Maher will
fight Fitzsimmons for Stuart's $40, 900
purse and the championship OF the
world in Mexico at the time named by
Stuart. We want the winner to take
all and the club to pay expenses. We
want the fight to take place, and don't
care whether it Is in Mexico or pri.
vate. +"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
The Process Purely Chemical,

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 23.-Profes-
Scr Ballet, professor of engineering
and chemistry and physics at the Ar
Kansas Methodist college at Arkadel-
phla, has discovered new method for
The manufacture of Illuminating gas.
The gas is capable of giving a very
nigh light and will yield twelve
candle power from an ordinary illumi-
aating burner. The process is purely
chemical and is the cheapest known.
Inc discovery is attracting attention
% the scientific world.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
MRS. EMMETTS STORY.
Statement of Her Trouble With Her
Husband.


Butte, Mont, Nov. 23.-Mrs. ]. K.
Emmett, who, under the stage name of
Emily Lytton, is travelling with the
Stockwell troupe, made a statement
tonight with reference to her trouble
with her husband. She said:
81 left him on account of his un-
faithfulness, and have taken steps to
procure a divorce. The correspondent
is Alice Nelson, formerly singer in
the Tivoli, in San Francisco, and now
with the Bostonians. When left him
l took nothing belonging to him but
his name, and would be perfectly de-
lighted without that. We have not
actually been man and wife since last
summer, when l found out his unfaith-
fulness. He did not deny it, but claim
ed he was intoxicated and could not
help it. June s, he got drunk and
tried to shoot me. left him eight
weeks ago at Houston, Texas"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
IT RESTS With EUROPE
United States Will Not Inter.
fere in Turkey.
REACTION WOULD BE TOO GREAT
1t Would Open the Way for European
Nations to NEEDLE With Affairs
OF American Republics.

Washington, Nov. 2O.-The Turkish
situation is absorbing the attention of
the state department. at present, and
due notice is taken of the various reso-
lutions adopted by the many religious
organizations in the United States.
Considering the terribly disturbed
conditions in Armenia, it is believed
at the state department that Minister
Terrell has been remarkably prompt in
his efforts to protect the American mis-
siOnaries and teachers. So far as the
misfortunes of the native Christians
are concerned, while they may properly
excite the sympathy of the entire Chris
tian world, the state department claims
there is no warrant for interference on
the part of the United States, the Ar
menians being Turkish subjects, for
whose religious freedom the European
powers are responsible. Any interpo-
sition by the United States would not
only be in violation of our traditions,
but might be used, it is said, as pow
erful argument to justify European in
reference in the affairs of the Ameri.
can republics.
In reference to the rumors that Mr..
Terrell has rendered his resignation, it
may be stated that the department of
state is thoroughly satisfied with his
conduct in every particular; that it has
lent all possible support to him, and
that no reason is known which would
justify the assumption that he intends
to desert his post in the recent crisis.
Admiral Selfridge cabled to the navy
department today that he had put in
with his flagship San Francisco to
Naples to get mail. He will proceed
directly to Alexandretta, where he
should arrive about Friday next, and
will then be in position to extend aid
to the Americans and Europeans in
that section in the event of further up
rising.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
The Pacific { able.

London, Nov. 21.-The secretary OF
state for colonies, Joseph Chamberlain,
conferred with colonial deputation
today regarding the proposed Pacific
cable. and decided to appoint COM
mittee representing Great Britain
Canada and Australia, TO prepare de-
tails and plans ON the subject.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Japanese Report on the Indiana.

Washington, Nov. 21.--Commander
Miyoka, naval attache of the japanese
legation here, has made strong report
to the naval department of Japan on
the merits of the United States battle
ship Indiana. He spent week on the
Indiana at sea and on the dock. He
sums up his conclusions in the state
ment that the Indiana is splendid
ship, equal if not superior to any bat
tleship of her class afoat. His report
is in great detail, showing all her
points of superiority. Commander
Miyoka's report, coming at time
when contracts for ships are about to
be let, will doubtless be of material as
sistance to American bidders.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

London, Nov. 22.-In the queen 8
bench division Of the high court OF JUS
tice today the trial Of Jacob Spencer
Balfour, George Edward Brock, John
Thomas Wright and Morrell Theobald,
charged with fraud and other offenses
in connection with the management OF
the Liberator group of friendly COM
panies, which had been in progress
since October 25, before a special jury,
was. concluded and all the prisoners
named were found guilty. Sentence
was postponed. George Dibley was &C
auitted.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

Butte, Mont, Nov. 22.-Pettingill,
the wild man of the Wise river noun
tains, has been found dead In his
mountain retreat. Pettingill came to
Montana during the early period OF the
war, and ever after lived alone among
the wild animals of the Wise river
mountainx Pettingill had knowledge
Of a fabulously rich gold mine. but
never disclosed its location, though he
gave to party of hunters some QUARTS
that essayed $50, 900 ton
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Soldiers Killing Game.

Denver, Nov. BID. G. Beeman,
Just returned from the White river
country, confirms the report ct Deputy
Game Warden Clark that United States
army officers and troops have been vio-
lating the state game laws themselves,
instead of driving the Indians back tc
their reservation in Utah. The slaugh-
ter of deer has exceeded that OF any
year since 1887. The number OF killed
is estimated at from 1000 to 10, 00o'
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28

San Francisco, Nov. 23.-All that
remains for Sarah Althea Hill Terry
estate to support her for the rest OF her
life is 1853. A recent sale OF her ef-
fects Melted 1929, but there were sew
eral claims against her which the court
allowed, this bringing her money down
to the small amount mentioned.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Gompers Will Again Be Candidat

GOmperb w III ABdHH NC " O0HHUhUeseO'
Chicago, Nov. ga letter from a
trade unionist in the East, very close
to Samuel Gompers, says the ex. presi-
dent of the Federation of Labor posi-
lively will be candidate against Pres
ident John Mcbride for the leadership
of the organization. Gompers was
defeated by Mcbride at the Denver
convention, but at the Chicago conven-
ton, two years ago, when Mcbride
was a candidate for the first time and
when he was present, notwithstanding
that there were numerous Hobbies and
deals between the opposition, Gompers
was elected by safe majority.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
ror.,en Merchandise i'm Bond.

Washington. Nov. 19.-The secre-
tary of the treasury has decided that
foreign merchandise brought in Cana
dian bond and imported into this coun-
try shall be valued for duty purposes
at the market value in Canada lin
bond without the inclusion Of the
Canadian duty.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
Changes in the Texas.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Instead Of
relying upon the regular inspection
ftbaaS Sr the navy department will proba-
bly, appoint a specffaallh board to examine
the battleship Texas with reference 20
changes proposed to be made in the III
ternal arrangements and especially
with reference to the damage sustained
in the recent docking. As there are
stories afloat that the ship is structur-
ally weak, and this weakness is owing
to large reduction made in the weight
of the frames from the original plans,
in order that the ship might not exceed
her calculated displacement, the board
may be charged to make. special ex-
animation of the bottom frames and by
boring to determine their actual thick
mesa a.:
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-11-28
WESTINGHOUSE CAPITOL.
Bids Received for the Construction OF
the State House in Olympia.

| ASAuS AsCVCANcu IOE the construction q
the State House in Olympia.
Olympia, Wash, Nov. 2I.-Bids TO
the construction of the superstruotur,
OF the new capitol were opened today
but owing to the fact that preliminary
details must receive the attention o.
the commissioner and that the atten
ton of the attorney. general must b
taken regarding certain legal question:
involved, no conclusion will be reached
till tomorrow. The details of the bidi
were as follows:
d. w. Starratt, Port Townsend
1878, 1853; first alternative, addition
$50, 400; second addition, So, 1881; third
addition, $4,000; fourth deduction,
$50, 900.
John Keenan,, Spokane, 1914, 600
no alternatives.
Oskar Huber, Spokane 1886, 545;
first alternative, addition, $40, $40;
second addition, $12, 1915; third addi.
ton, $11 $40; fourth deduction, $751;.
200; deduction of $19,7SO if Tenino
stone is used; will use Denny Clay
Company fireproofing without extra
cost.
F. D. Heustis and A. E. Barrett,
$946, 900; first alternative addition,
$21, 500; second addition, 81, 500; third
addition, $4,000; fourth deduction,
500, $50.
The alternatives noted in the bid are
conditions in the specifications for var
ious kinds of material. The bid of
Robert Wakefield, of Portland, was &C.
companied by bonds from nopresidents
Of the state, which is against the pro-
visions of the law, and, therefore, the
bid could not be considered, and was
returned unopened. The bid of Star.
raft was unaccompanied by bond and
is not likely to receive consideration.
John Keenan's bid being over the limit
of the appropriation, without any al
ternatives, cannot enter the COMPETE
tion. This would seem to confine the
contest to the bids of Huber and Heus-
tbs. The bid of the latter stipulated
that if, at any time during the con-
struction of the building, warrants
should fall in value below par, the
time consumed in placing the same at
their face value should be deducted
from the time stipulated for the COM
pletion of the work.
The members of the commission are
reticent as to the final disposition of
the matter 1t will be remembered
that the late legislature appropriated
$3.50, 900, which amount was supposed
to represent the original $1,000, 900,
minus $4,000 already expended in
preliminary work. OF the new appro-
priation there has been expended $780,
"a, leaving 1898, $3.50 for the
completion of the building, and it is
now for the commission to decide if
any one of the bids or desirable alter.
natives comes within the limit Of the
appropriation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-15

Baltimore. July N-What was pernaps .he ,ar-
gcst gathering Of any order In this CITY 'ooh p'aee
this afternoon under the great stretch OF canvas
which has been erected at the entrance OF DRUID
E,ll Park for the use OF the Baptist Young feo-
pies Union Convention. Fully guy me"'oe,' ~ ,'e
Junior order OF United American Mechanics
marched TO the tent to attend the meeting where
they were met by a great throns OF people, making
the number present nearly 10000
The vast throns greeted the Rev. DR.. wharton
NJ Brantley Baptist Church, with cheers when ne
s,epped 10 the front OF the platform. He is a
member OF the order He made one OF MS char.
acterI.tic speeches. and kept the crowd In good
bumor with numerous anecdotes He concluded
by saying:
This mighty organization OF yours stands hands
n sronnd the schooihouse, saying TO any man, or
sanisation or ecclesiastical power that attempts
protect it, CHEERS. and cries Of That's SOD Keep
let ihe people know that once in while they
ought to have a. few AMERICANS In office office Keep
the Junior Order OF Mechanics will be known
Of the lovers OF freedom and patriotic citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-15
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Ardelia. NO. July H-James Jones' sons'a sns
and Samuel Johnson, n farmer, were deadly enc
niles. and both went armed They met yentear sa
with a bullet through his heart. Jones surrend-
cred and says that he fred In sclf-defence
Redding Cal. July iA-Frank A. Lewis killed MS
brother-Ip-law william Ferre.l yesterday morn
Ing In the noun tans. ten miles from Miuvlue'
Lewis first shot his victim and then used knife
A family feud was the cause. Lewis mas taken
to the woods but officers are In pursuit or MIN.
St. Paul. MINI, July N-Mrs. Rosa Gardner. a
handsome woman. twenty-five years old. who came
10 this city stranger on July 7. took morphine nj
the Hampton House this morning and died before
doctor could reach her. Charles NJ. Shepard, an ac
quaintance Of the woman. was arrested and placed
IN the Central Station pending an investigation by
the coroner.
Poughkeepae. y. r. July H.The Rey; Wayland
satIcnal Church u this city 70 accept call from
nexed district Of New-York.
Ottawa, Ill., July IA receiver was asked s.,d. for
yesterday 10 take charge OF the Ottawa Electric
Railroad for the benefit OF the bondholders Tho
road was built in 1859 and cost N0.Vn
Gloversvle. N. Y. July 1.-THE leather dressing
mills Of John .. Adams. In yohnetown, were de-
70 about 116.0oA .s.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-15
. TALK on rHEosopmoAL TRUTHS.

9. stern spoke at the regular Sunday night ses-
sion OF the Harlem Branch Theosophicaf Society
last n.xst on -"Juiaism and Theosophy" The hall
was comfortably filed.
Mr. Stern's lecture in the nature OF an sx-
position Of theosophical truths. He referred to the
fact that nearly all the writer's Of Dc Tamud ana
al modern Tamudists recognized many of the
truths OF theosophy and upheld them. TBS was
chiefly true of reincarnaton.
Mr.. Stern averred that many Of the rabbs were
considered to be relncarnatons Of ancient Biblical
characters, Joseph and the other sons OF Jacob
Christ was. believed TO be the reincarnaton Of
Elijah
Theosophy. said the speaker. was at the root OF
all ancient and modern religions. He explained
that the Jewish religion. we'll as Its Christian
successor. was religion OF deeds ana moral
ethics. The laws OF the Jews had been obscured BY
theological writings, and Christianity had been
buried In the tomb OF theology.
The Jewish writings proved that there wa: >
general belief that reincarnaton was an evolution
The Jewish writer's also believed In the law OF
Karma. TO some extent "a
All religions taught that man was ation
of soul and body. There they practically stopped.
ANY inquiry into the character, functions or
action OF the soul was rare. 30