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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
LIB FurnitureC0.
WADUcT, WHATcoM, WASHINGTON.

THE recent heavy bank failures In
Chicago and st. Paul as well as in
other and older portions of the East
and South, may serve to convince the
extreme east that unsafe investments
and dishonest methods of banking are
not confined to the extreme west. 1t
is far easier to reasonably account for the
many failures in the west during and
since the panic of 1S93than it is to excuse
the recent failures of long established
institutions in localities that have been
wont to boast of their conservatism and
to decry all manner of investments in
the far west. 1t is probably true that
during the past five years there has
been larger per centage of unsafe in
vestments made in the west than in
the east, where there has been COM
paratively little change in property
valuations for many years, but for all
that it is just as easy today to make
safe investments in the west as it is in
the east and the Investments here as
rule will pay Better returns. Many
moons have passed since the bloom
faded from the boom in Western
Washington and the lesson that the
people have learned from the trials of
the past few years has taught them a
degree of caution that is likely to pre-
vent their further indulgence in revel-
ries of debt when fortune again smiles
upon them.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

, HERE is another pointer for imbryo
politicians. "The Boston Transcript"
thinks the election of Mckinley a con-
firmation of the old tradition that the
American people like their presidents
to have only one Christian name. The
first five presidents had no middle
name, and when Mckinley is inaugu-
rated he will be the seventeenth presi-
dent without one. The list includes
George Washington, John Adams,
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison,
James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Mar
tin Van Buren,, John Tyler, Zachary
Taylor, Willard Fillmore, Franklin
Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham
Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Grover
Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
PRECINCT OFFICERS


San Juan No. 1-Justice of the Peace,
HI. Coffin, rep; Constable-Charles
Fleming, rep.
San Juan No. 2-Justice of the Peace,
Jno. G. Clinton, dem.; Constable, John
Douglas, dem.
San Juan No. 3-Justice of the Peace,
|-; Constable,
Orcas No. Justice of the Peace, W..
O. Clark, rep; Constable, Harry Brom-
ley, rep.
Orcas No. 2-Justice of the Peace, C..
III. Showers, rep; Constable, George l..
Sutherland, rep.
Orcas No 3-Justice of the Peace, J..
81. Snowden, rep; Constable, Sam'l D.
Robertson, rep.
Lopez No. 1-Justice Of the Peace, A.
L. Eastman, pop; Constable, James II.
Mervyn, pop.
Lopez No. 2-Justice of the Peace, J.
FARMLAND, rep; Constable, Charles
Sweeney, rep.
Shaw-Justice of the Peace, Henry
Stillman, pop; Constable, Frederick
Jones, pop.
Blakely-Justice of the Peace, John
Blythe, rep; Constable, w. III. F. Reed
rep.
Waldron-Justice of the Peace, Ethan
Allen, rep; Constable, Edward Gill
shenan, dem.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

"MARK HANNA is suffering from
insomnia" is the heading of recent
press dispatch. The idea that Mark
never sleeps seems to have prevailed to
a considerable extent for some months
but it has not been generally supposed
that his wakefulness troubled HIM any.
1t is to be hoped that when President
Mckinley is inaugurated and his cabi-
net announced Mr.. Hanna will feel
that he can safely take nap.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
SAN JUAN COUNTY OFFICERS.

SAN JUAN COUNTY OFFICERS.
The officers Of San Juan county for
,he next two years are:
Superior judge. P. Hauser, pop.
&. III. Nichols, rep.
Commissioners VIM. Graham, rep.
John Buckley, rep.
Attorney-H. s. King, rep.
Auditor-Albert H. Sitter, rep.
Treasurer-August Void, pop.
Clerk-E. III. Nash, rep.
Sheriff-Newton Jones, rep.
Assessor-O. T. Loos, rep.
School Supt.-Rhoda A. Lee, dem.
Surveyor-A. P. Vaughn, rep.
Coroner-Geo. s. Wright, rep.
Representative-W. 81. Thacker, rep
State Senator-F. G. Harper, rep.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

THE message of Governor-Elect
Rogers to the legislature this winter is
hardly likely to be any more replete
with practical recommendations, or
stronger rebuke of legislative extrava-
gances, than was that of Governor
McGraw two years ago. 1t is to be
hoped that the new legislature will act
quickly and practically upon whatever
sensible suggestions the new governor
may make.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
State and County Officers.
NEW STATE OFFICERS.

NEW STATE OFFICERS.
The following is list of the officers
who will have charge of the state ana
county for the ensuing term commenc-
ing next January:
Governor-John r. Rogers, pop.
Lieut. Gov.-Thurston Daniels, pop.
Secretary-Will d. Jenkins, pop.
Treasurer-C. w. Young, pop.
Auditor-Neal Cheatham, pop.
Attorney-Patrick II. Winston, pop.
Supt. of Schools-E. J. Browne, rep.
Land Commissioner-RObt Bridges
State Printer, Gwin Hicks, dem.
Supreme judge. B. Reavis, dem.
Congressman Jas. III. Lewis, dem.
o w. G.. Jones, rep.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

ALTHOUGH Great Britain has been
one of the foremost nations of the
world in securing the abolition of
slavery and the suppression of the
slave trade it is a fact that she still
permits slavery in her colonies in East
Africa and Zanzibar, where it is
claimed that her power is not yet suf-
ficiently strong to permit of its sup
preston without precipitating a revc-
luton.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

THE Springfield Republican notes
that the treasury's gold reserve has
gained $10,8O6,0O0 since the election,
and is now close to the highest point
reached after the last $l0O. 900, 900 bond
sale. More gold coin has also come
into active circulation here in the East
since the election than has been known
in wears.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
! UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Seattle, Wash, Nov. IL, 1895.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Seattle, WASH, Nov. IL, 1896.
NOTICE is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the Superior
Court, at Friday Harbor, Washington, on
Monday, December 2Sth, 1896, viz:
JACOB III. RYMAN.
Homestead application number 1876
for the Sw Sw Sec. 81: NANw4: Nv /
Ne Sec. %, Twp. 81, N R2W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
VIM. Hambly, G. III. Williams, John
Kittles and Thomas Dixon. ALI Of East
Sound Washington.
WIN. D. O'TooLE, Register.
Date first publication Nov. 10, 1896.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
The 0facial Paper Of San Juan County
THURSDAY, DECEMBER slst, 1895.
"RING out the old, ring in the new"
IF the new legislature does not enact
some beneficial legislation it will not
be on account of lack of opportunity.
THE ISLANDER most heartily wishes
each and all of its readers happy and
prosperous New Year.

CECIL RHODES may not have such
high opinion as he now seems to EN-
terrain of "the unctious rectitude" of
his fellow countrymen in England if
he is convicted and punished like his
chief lieutenant, DIR. Jameson, for con-
spiracy to overflow friendly nation.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

MUCH of the popular interest in the
Cuban war will center in the United
States Senate next week when the
Cameron resolution recognizing the
independence of what Secretary Olney
calls the "so-called republic of Cuba"
comes up for debate.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
Closing Out Sale!
We Mention a Few PriceS!~

Good Ingram Carpets reduced from 40 to 20
Cents ward: Heavy Union Carpets from 60 to
IS Cts; All Wool Carpets, very heavy, from IS
to SO Cents; Tapestry Brussels from 20 to SO Cts
Best Body Brussels from s.. 40 to so Cts. Mo-
Quette and Velvet Carpets from 81 20 to 50 Cts.
Mattings, $50 rolls now marked at to ~ cts.
yard. Floor Oil Cloths and Linoleunis at job
bers prices. Rugs of all kinds and all sizes, at
prices to make quick sales. Lace Curtains at %
cents pair. Chineie Draperies at 81 pair and
Table Covers at so cents.
In Bed Room Furniture we have full size 3
Piece Suits with "a X 20 German Bevel Mirrors
for $3.50 Our Suits at $l2. so, $3.50 and $500
are beauties, and can not be sold elsewhere for
near the same money. In Dining Room Fur
niture we have the best foot Ash Extension
Table for &c. 80, and SidebOard for $500 that ever
left the factory. In Cane Seat Dining Chairs we
offer some special bargains at 20 cents, 80 cents,
and $780, We sell 30lb. Wool Mattress, or a
Heavy Excelsior Wool Top Mattress for $3.50.
Heavy Woven Wire Springs for 81 25 and good
Feather Pillows for 81 20 pair. big line OF
Bed Lounges, COuches and ParlOr Furniture at
just what it cost to make them up. Sofas with
backs and Couches as low as % each. We have
an immense line of Rockers, Easy Chairs and
Settees of all kinds which must be sold; also
Ladies' Desks, Tables, Book Cases, Cabinets,
etc.
.NNDM. Buy Your -
SE Christmas and Holt
W1W day Gifts From Us.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
RACHEL 8. DILL.

Homestead application No. 1892, for
the Lot 4 Sec. 6 Tp.34 N r w: Sc / Ne /
Sec. 1, TIP. 81 N RAW.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
George III. Hastings. Bartholomew
Cousins, all of Richardson, Washington.
VIM. d. O'TooLE. Register.
First publication Dec. 3rd, 1896.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Seattle, Wash,
Monday, Nov. 23rd, 1896.

NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of Superior
Court, at Friday Harbor. Washington, on
Monday, January 18th, 1897, viz:
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
NORTHSBOUND.
LEAVES

Seattle............1 q m
Townsend....,..6 . m
FridayHar..10:3O m
Roche Har. q m
East Sound......5 p m
Arrive WHATCOM
At..6:3O p m.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31

together with any one of the following
named Leading papers of the United
states, for the amount set opposite
each. These must be paid for in adj
vance in each and every case.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-31
Runs Between Seattle and Whatcom
San Juan Islands
SOUTH BOUND
LEANEa

Whatcom........Aa m
East Sound....7 .. m.
Roche HarbOr 10 . m
Friday Harbor11 . m
Townsend.......4p m
Arrive SEATTLE
At..7;45 p. m.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
rhe Food of wh.lc..


The food of whales has long been
known to consist of minute sea crus-
tacea- Mr.. Gray was familiar not only
with the whales food, but observed its
manner of feeding, and the way in
which it took its nap latter meals"
1.-THE usual way in which a whale
feeds" he wrote, lis to choose q spot
where tn food is plentiful, and swim
backward and forward for two or three
hundred yards, with the nose just
under water. They invariably swim
from one side of the beat back again
to where they started from, with their
mouths open. They then close their
jaws and swallow the food caught.
They will go on in this way feeding
for an hour or wore; after that they
will disappear under the nearest ice,
and sleep there until they come out
for exercise or for another meal I'm
like other warm-blooded animals, they
do not require to breathe through their
nostrils while asleep, and they do not
do SO. Whales can sleep as well under
water as they do upon the surface, as
have often seen them disappear under
solid ice and remain there for many
hours at time. Sometimes they fall
asleep with their heads down, and only
their tails standing out of the r.
Golden DAYS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
COxEY'S PLATFORM.

The Commonwealth Calls a Conference of
Those Who Believe as He Does.
CLEVELAND, O., Nov. III. S. Coxey,
of commonweal fame, is on the ground
floor with a new doctrine for 1900. 1t
is a platform which declares for the
demonstration of gold as we'll as sill
YER; state ownership of all railroads,
highways, waterways and telegraph
and telephone lines; municipal owner
ship of all street car lines, water
works, market houses, electric light
and gas plants; employment of surplus
labor in pub bile works; women suffrage,
state control of the liquor traffic and
the election of president by direct vote
of the people. Coxey has called a con-
ference of all friends of the initiative
and referendum and advocates of the
above principles of government He
believes that national banks should
loan money to the people at cost, and
this principle, he says, will be incorpo-
rated in a platform to be adopted in
the parlors of the Lindell hotel, St.
Louis, January IL, 1897. All who favor
the principles above set forth. are
urged to attend the ST. Louis conven-
ton
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
LAW DOES NOT APPLY.

Kansas Alien Land Act Said tn Be Inoper-
ative i'm the Santa Fee Case.
CHICAGO. Nov. 7.-PreSident Ripley,
of the Atchison road, said, when speak
ing of the action of the state court in
Kansas in appointing a receiver for a
portion of tine road:
The suit undsr which the appointment of the
receiver was laade was passed by the legis-
lature of Kansas in 1891 The law is known as
the alien law. and contains the provision that
no corporation oae-fifth of whose stock is held
by aliens. shall hold real estate in Kansas. The
law relied upon has no application to the rail-
way company, whose property under the laws
of Kansas is regarded personal property.
The pending proceeding does not and cannot
affect any of the property of the Atchison road
other than the I73 miles of road for which the
receiver has been appointed The road will
continue to be operated by the company as at
present The order does not contem plate
otherwise, it being expressly provided that, in
order to protect all public and private inter-
ests. the receiver may enter into a contract
with the railroad company to operate the road
until final adjudication is had
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14

duty not to pass over such matters In
si1ence, but to promote her daughters
womanly health and regularity by every
reasonable means.
These delicate ailments are easily over
come in their early stages by judicious self
treatment without any need of the obnox-
ious examinations which doctors uniformly
insist upon. DIR. Pierces Favorite Presc1Ir-
ton is positive specific for all diseases Of
the feminine organism
1t restores perfect health and regularity
to the special functions, and vital vigor tn
the nerve-centres. It is the only medicine
of its kind devised for this one purpose by
an educated, experienced physician
During nearly 80 years as chief consuff-
ing physician of the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, of Buffalo, N. ", Dr.
Pierce has acquired an enviable reputation
His medicines are everywhere recognizes
as standard remedies. His Golden Med
icaI Discovery" a1ternated with the - Fa-
vorite Prescription" constitutes thoTongh
and scientific course of treatment for weak
and impoverished conditions of the blood
A headache is a symptom of constipatsOz,-
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constiE,a-
ton, promptly and permanently. They do
not gripe. Druggists sell them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
GIFT TO KANSAS CITY.
Col. w. r.. Nelson's Present of a Handsome
Accumulation of Art Treasures.

Col. w. n. Nelson's Present of a Handsome
Accumulation of Art Treasures.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 11.-What
will prove an invaluable nucleus for a
fine art collection in this city will be
presented to the Art association of
Kansas City by Col. w. R Nelson. pro-
prietor of the Kansas City Star. 1t
is his accumulation of art treasures
acquired during his recent sojourn
in Europe, and contains many rarities
which will prove exceedingly valu-
able to the association, both in its
classes and as a start for museum
of fine art in Kansas City. Among
other things are mum Der of very fine
aintings,- casts of noted statues, bas-
reliefs and other world-renowned
sculptures, copies of some of the ia
nous masters works, and a quantity
of Braun's fine photographs. The col
lection, it is said, is the most exte nsive
enc ever brought to Kansas City. The
commercial value of the gift, SO it is
said, is about $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
A Clincher.

A clever young teacher of class of
children, between the ages of ten and
fourteen, varied the monotony of their
studies by little talks on the best books
and their authors Then. to finish the
work of the term, and find what the
children had really marked learned,
and inwardly digested" of her subject
matter, she planned for a certain day a
discussion by the class of whom they
considered the greater author, Scott
or Dickens. The children were at first
a little backward in expressing their
views, but gradually warmed to the
discussion. Dickens greatness grew
to colossal proportions, owing to the
quick-wittedness and appreciation of a
small admirer with ready tongue,
and consequently the stanchness of
SCOTS adherents began to waver, till.
in burst of contagious enthusiasm,
one small maid sprang to the rescue.
''But, Miss Anthony, Dickens can't be,
for, don't you know, men always say,
Great Scottp and never Great Dick
ensr "-Harper's Drawer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
FARMERS. CONGRESS MEETS.
The Opening Session at Indianapolis
Farmers and Politics.

The Opening Session at indianapolis
Farmers and Politics.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Nov. 1.-The
10th annual session of the farmers ma
tional congress began yesterday in the
Indiana hall of the house of represent
atives- There were about 20 persons
present, but the later sittings are ex-
pected to show a larger attendance
The congress was called to order by
the president B. F. Clayton, of India
nola. Ia. who delivered his annual adj
dress The afternoon session began
with the reading of a paper by Judge
William Lawrence, of Ohio. discussing
means whereby the farmers national
congress can become a greater politi-
cal power in aid of non-partisan legis-
lation. He urged thorough organiza-
ton on behalf of the farmers in all Sec
tions and a cooperation on all ques-
tions of non-political Importance. He
urged. incidentally, a restoration of
the wool tariff. His paper and
thoughts met with general favor. One
thing he especially urged was a fight
to reduce the salaries of county Of
fcials, as a means of lowering the
TO-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
NATIONAL FINANCES.

The President Considering His Message on
the Present Monetary System.
NEW YORK, Nov. IA Herald spe-
cial from Washington says: President
Cleveland is considering the financial
portion of his message to congress
The president will, as heretofore,
recommend the retirement of the legal
tender notes of the government, SO as
to take the government out of the
banking business and make it impossi-
BILE for spectators to drain the treas
ury of gold by means of an endless
chain of greenbacks and Sherman
notes, which must be reissued as fast
as they are redeemed. In order to avoid
any contraction of the currency, it
Is proposed to have this accompanied
by amendments to the banking laws
so as to enable the banks to issue a
larger volume of currency which they
will be compelled to redeem in gold on
demand
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
SALooNMEN NOT BARRED.
"A Legal Decision of Great Interest to Mem
bers of the A. o. U. w.

"A Legal Decision of Great Interest to Mem
bers of the A. o. U. w.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. lin the case of
Joseph Schrempp, who entered suit in
Judge Woods court for an order to
compel the grand lodge of Missouri
and the Germania lodge A. o. u W.,
No. 2, to restore him to mem bership,
the court yesterday issued peremp-
tory writ of mandamus against the
two lodges, ordering them to restore
Schrempp to membership. Schrempp
has been a membe of the organizations
for the past 16 years and held So, 600
policy. On September 80, 1895 he
opened a saloon and the societies
promptly expelled him from member
ship. The judgment of the court in
this case will attract wide attention
for it involves the right of members of
these beneficiary organizations to en-
gage in the liquor bust ness, and sets a
precedent for the restrictions of such
summary ruling as was meted out to
Schremnn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
LIQUOR TO BLAME.
A Man and Young Girl Out Riding Killed
at q Railroad Crossing.


at a Railroad Crossing.
READING, Pa, Nov. IA fast
freight on the Pennsylvania road,
which left here at 3:t5 p. yesterday,
ran into a carriage containing man
and woman at the Gibraltar grade
crossing, this county. Both were in
stantly killed and the mans body was
terribly mangled. 1t was afterward
recognized as that of Charles E. Bright,
aged 80 years, a wealthy citizen of
Reading and owner of considerable
real estate. On his person was found
S., 900 worth of bonds. The woman
was identified as Catherine Boyer, a 49,
year-old working girl, unmarried.
Bright had taken her for a drive, I'M
known to her friends, who were under
the impression that she had gone to
her regular employment. 1t is thought
Bright was under the influence of
liquor when the accident occurred.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-14
TREATY ADJUSTED.
Venezuelan Boundary Controversy
May Soon Be Settled
King Oscar, of Norway and Sweden, as an
Arbitrator-Two Other Arbiters to
Be Selected by the United
States and England.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The king OF
Sweden and Norway, Oscar IL, has
been chosen by treaty between the
United States and Great Britain as the
fifth official arbitrator of the Vene-
zuelan boundary question. The other
arbitrators, four in mum Der, are to be
designated, two by the lord chief JUS
tice of England, and two by the chief
justice of the United States. This is
the final and most important feature
of the treaty for the complete adjust
ment of the long pending Venezuelan
controversy.
The treaty was concluded in Wash
ington Monday night at the British
embassy, Sir Julian Pauncefote repre-
senting her Britannia majesty and Sec
rotary Olney the United States When
Secretary Olney and Sir Julian reached
their final conclusions cablegram was
at once dispatched to Lord Salisbury
notifying him of the result. 1t reached
him within one hour of the time when
he went on the platform at Guild hall,
and it was the basis for his announce
men-t to England and the entire world
that the Venezuela controversy was
settled. 1t was a general announce
ment, without detail and without any
reference to the personnel of the court
of arbitration. Thus Washington and
London participated in this even If III
scene by which two leading English
speaking nations reached an amicable
means of adjusting the most trouble
some international question of recent
years
As king seldom leaves his country,
except on state visits to other sover-
eigns, it is not expected that King
Oscar II. will go outside of Sweden for
the arbitrators, and the court is likely
to sit at Stockholm, the capital OF
Sweden, where King Oscars Swedish
reksdag are located The choice OF
King Oscar appears to have been a
most fortunate one, as he is univer-
sally regarded as man of great at
tainments, of judicial temperament
and of eminent fairness Among the
monarchs of Europe he is probably the
most popular, as he goes freely among
the people and is thoroughly demo
cratic in his ways.