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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
COMMANDER OF THE OREGON
Captain Cook May Haye Charge of the
Battle-Ship.

Captain Cook May Haye Charge of the
Battle-ship.
Washington, Aug. 26.-Navy officers
regard the Oregon as one Of the finest
ships of the American feet. There is
quite a scramble to get command OF her
by officers who have reached the grade
in the navy emitting them to command
ships of her class. Some of the ships
are sent out under command of lieu
enant.commanders, others under COM
manders, but only captains are placed
in command of ships Of the Oregon's
class. 1t is said that Captain Cook,
who has been for many years the chief
assistant of Admiral Ramsey in the
bureau of navigation Of the navy de-
partment, will be selected for the COM
mand of the Oregon when she leaves
Washington. He is a very fine officer,
and one of the men who is destined
to make a good record if ever occasion
should require. 1t was just after the
war that Captain Cook, as midshipman
or ensign, went around Cape Horn
with the old Monadnock. She after
wards was left on the Pacific coast.
Naval officers here never tire of say
ing nice things about the Oregon, and
it is believed that as battleship she
will prove more effective than any of
the fleet, if she is ever brought into
action.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Found on "a Mountain TOP.

an Francisco, Aug. 26.-The his
toric record that was deposited on the
windswept summit of Mount Brewer
thirty-two years ago has been found,
and by young woman. Since 1854
the snow-capped crest of this giant of
the Sierras that, with its fellows,
dominates the great Yosemite region
and looks down upon the lowlands of
Central California, has held in its
stony clutch the only authentic record
Of the result Of Professor Brewers
perilous ascent, made in 1864 in the
interests of the United States geodetic
survey. The existence of the record
and the place where it reposed were
known to many, but for more than
three decades none were so bold as to
brave the perils and hardships of those
soundless scIitudes to seek it out and
give it to the world. It remained for
Miss Helen Gompertz, of Berkeley, to
accept the task and overcome the diff
Guilty that lay between her and the
secret of the mountain top. The record
was found in a bottle buried in the
snow,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
A Fight In a Church.

Macon, Ga, Aug. ga sensation
was caused in the leading Methodist
church last night by q difficulty be-
tween Rev. Alonzo Monk, pastor of
the church, and Tilden Adamson, a re-
porter of the Daily Telegraph. Adam
son reported the reverend gentleman S
sermon last Sunday, which was pro-
nounced by the pastor to be incorrect
At last nights service the Rev. Mr..
Monk was pretty severe on the reporter,
and reflected on him in such a manner
as to cause Adamson to resent it at the
end Of the sermon. Going to the pull
pit, the young man demanded an ex-
PLANTATION of the DOCTORS remarks. An
exchange of words angered both, where
upon they grappled each other. Dea-
cons rushed forward, and an exciting
exchange Of blows between them and
the reporter followed. The newspa-
perman stood firm and defended him
self as best he could against odds.
The police were sent for. The congre,
CATION was greatly excited, more than
1000 people being present. Women
and men stood on the chairs to watch
the outcome. Finally order was re-
stored, but the services were shortened
by the scene.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Shof Ont Thai Quarrel.

Madison, Fla, Aug. 26.-George
Page and Will Morgan, young men
living near here, last night fought a
duel, considered to be one of the most
remarkable on record. They were riv-
ais for the affections Of pretty young
lady. They both attended dance at
which the young lady was present.
Her conduct drove them to desperation.
Finally Page invited Morgan to &C.
company him for a walk. Morgan
consented, and as soon as they were
outside Page proposed that as each was
armed, they take each other by the left
hand and shoot out the quarrel. the
survivor to take the girl. Morgan
agreed, and then with left hands
ciasped they drew pistols and began
firing. Each man fired five shots.
When friends arrived Morgan was
found dead and Page was dying.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Ornamental Swallows.

4 flight of swallows made Of the
most glittering brilliants is one Of the
newest ornaments with which the sum-
mer matron delights to adorn herself
Each of the five jeweled birds can be
separa ted and worn either as brooch
or as an ornament for the hair. To
those who find the swallow too modest
device the robin redbreast is a fash
ionable substitute. The robin Is mount
ed on a branch of leaves and berries.
and has gay. jeweled wings and breast
of enameled iridescent red 4 conceit
that is more odd than beautiful takes
the form Of a white rabbit. his body
all pearly, his pink eyes of the balas
ruby, and his long ears are pearls with
suggestions Of pink about their tips
Often, by way of further elaboration
tho little rabbit Is mounted upon his
hind legs upon a gold bar. and is gaz-
ing upon a butterfly glistening with
golden beryls and purple amethysts.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Bicyc1ists in Hard Luck.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Two bicyclists
were killed, one probably fatally in
jured and several more or less seriously
hurt on the boulevards yesterday.
Those killed were Abraham Smith,
aged l6, who tried to pass in front of
Garfeldavenue car, was mutilated
in terrible manner by the wheels and
died in few minutes. The second
man is unidentified. He was riding
along the railroad tracks and when the
Chicago & Northwestern train came
along became confused and rode di-
rectly in front Of the train.
Miss Jessie Mckay, of Indianapolis,
was struck by an Evanston avenue
electric car and hurled distance of
twenty five feet. Her leg was broken
and she received internal injuries. Her
chances for recovery are small
The injury of the others are not con-
sidered serious beyond laying them up
for day or two
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
NO HELP FOR THE BOY.
He browns In q Gulch Before Lelp
Reaches Him.

He browns In GuIch Before Eelp
Reaches Him.
Portland. Or, Aug. 26.-Ernest
Carter, the 9-year-old son OF Mr..
Charles Carter, who resides at l67
Grand avenue, fell from trestle IN
Sullivan's gulch yesterday morning at
about $50, and was drowned before
help could reach him. The boy mao
been in the water over an hour before
the body was recovered.
Ernest Carter and another boy named
Frank Pritchard, went down on the
O. r. & N. railroad track In Sui
livan's gulch in the morning. Abont
200 yards east from the Grand avenue
bridge the railroad crosses from the
north side of the gulch to the south
side over a trestle, which is fully
twelve feet above the water. Inc
water is quite deep at this point. Inc
boys proceeded along the railroad track
to this trestle, and, it seems, undertook
to cross over it. They had not gone
very far before they heard the train
coming from the east. The train
swings around the curve and is not seen
until it reaches the trestle, but is easily
heard. The boys started back. The
Pritchard boy reached the end in safe
ty, but Ernest failed to get off the
trestle. Just how he came to fall is
not known, but is it supposed when he
found he could not reach the end OF
the trestle he got out on the end of
bent and then fell off before the train
came on the t1estle. The accident
either occurred this way, or he STUN
hled and fell
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
PACKING FALL SALMON.
Preparations for Large Catch In Traps
and wheels.

Preparations for a Large Catch in Traps
and Wheels.
Portland, Or, Aug. 26.-Prepara-
tions are being made for packing a
large amount of fall salmon on the CO.
lumbia this season. The fish Will,
however, be caught principally In
traps and wheels, as seining is too ex-
pensive q method for catching fall
salmon, and the prices which the traps
md wheels will take will prevent gill
net men from engaging in the busln less
to any extent.
Traps for the fall fishing have been
put in about the mouth of the Cowlltz
in large numb ers, where q few years
ago traps were not known. The gill
nets catch only the large fish, while
these traps and the wheels catch large
and small.
Parties at The Dalles are making
calculations for large catch OF fish
on and after the 10th of September,
when the close season ends.
The big run of fish which came into
the river near the end of July were not
nearly all caught, and the survivors
have been loafng along through the
Cascades and middle river, ever since
the season closed, finding it very enjoy
able to be able to move without run.
ming against trap or net OF some
kind. If they had any knowledge of
the monster wheel which Mr.. Taffe
has ready for them at The Dalles, they
would have passed up and got by there
before the end of the close season, but
as it is Mr.. Taffe is preparing to take
all, or nearly all, of them in out of the
wet By the time they reach his wheel
they will be ell fall fish.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Weylers' Iuteu1ions

Havana, Aug. 25.-Captain- General
Weyler announces his intention, as
soon as reinforcements arrive from
Spain, to concentrate his forces and
sweep the island from end to end. By
this means he hopes to speedily put an
end to the present insurrection.
Reports have been received that the
band of the leader Zarraga had at
tackled an exploring train in the prov
ince of Pinar del Rio Twelve sol.
diers were wounded.
Yesterday the insurgents attacked
Fort Los Mangas. The insurgents
were repulsed, but two of the members
of the garrison were wounded
In consequence Of the recent attack
by the insurgents on Guira Melena, a
large number of Cubans have been ar
rested, and nineteen persons have been
imprisoned on the charge of being con-
cerned in the movement.
g. Colonel Tort. learning that the in.
surgents were enoamped in the vicinity
of Gomez, in the province of Matanzas,
ordered cavalry charge on the part Of
the Spanish forces. The result accord
ing to the official advices, was de-
cisive victory over the insurgents. The
Cubans were compelled to fly for their
lives They left nineteen dead on the
field, including DR.. Bacallao and Law
yer Gavilin. Two prisoners and a
large quantity of ammunition were
captured.
Captain General Weyler is about to
issue decree placing certain limita-
tions upon the next sugar and coffee
crops. By this plan he hopes to de.
prive the insurgents Of their resources
and bring the planters to the support Of
Spain.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Truth About Teeth,

Small white teeth, somewhat sep
arated, are said to denote treachery.
Overlapping teeth stand for incon-
stancy. Long, projecting teeth mean
grasping nature, and long, narrow
teeth are understood by the character
in-teeth readers to express vanity. Fid-
dlesticks. A mouthful of ill-kept
teeth bespeaks inexcusable dsrega I'd
for ones appearance, for ones health,
and for the refined decencies of life.
A mouthful of well-kept teeth denotes
personal refinement and proper pride
for ones health and the feelings of
other people. Telling character by
teeth need go no faither-Jenness
Miller MONTHLY.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
A Railroad Town.

Astoria, Or, Aug. 25.-The first
railroad train to leave this city started
for Seaside at II o'clock this morning.
with 1000 people. There was the
greatest rejoicing, bands playing, tin
horns blowing and people shouting.
The second train was run at l O'Clock
in the afternoon. Excursions were
given under the auspices of the Astoria
Football Club. The formal opening of
the railroad company will occur later.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Passed BORna Coin.

ST. Louis, Aug. 25.-Jonh r. Nc
Msth, of Ottum Ia, was arrested
in the corridor of the postoffice yester-
day afternoon by United States secret
service agents, who had been waiting
there for him for week Or more. He,
it is alleged, is wanted in Ottumwa for
passing counterfeit silver coin. Mo.
Math will be held until the Ottumwa
officials arrive or are heard from.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03

A HAPsbo II" heart after death
The report caused quite a sensation.
The custom dates back to the thl"-
teenth century, when Francis, Duke Of
Aargau, dying away from home, d.
rected that his heart be cut from his
body and sent back to his native land.
Since then every Hapsburg has had his
or her heart removed and buried apart
from the body in gold and crystal
vase. This custom has prevailed up 10
the time Of Carl Ludwig's death. In
the Capucine Chapel in Vienna, placed
in a vault beneath the ground. there
are 113 collins, containing all that re-
mains of the royal Hapsburgs, who
have ruled over the destinies of Austria.
There are also 152 vases of crystal
mounted in gold, each containing the
heart of one of these rulers and Of 9th
ers whose bodies rest elsewhere.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Brakes Did Not Work.

Frederick. Md, Aug. 26.-Forty
persons were more or less injured by
the brakes of trolley car failing to
work last evening on the steep incline
on the Frederick & Middleton electric
railway. There were over 100 passen-
gers on board, many more than it's
capacity. The brakes refused to hold,
and the car after going wild for dis
lance of two and one-half miles turned
completely over. People who had wit
messed the disaster rushed to the rescue
and the bruised and MANNED passengers
were removed to their homes.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
A FREAK OF NATURE.

A Missouri Hog Has Three Well
Formed Heads.
Mr.. J. NJ. Jones, Of Columbia, No.,
has a hog that has three fully devel-
oped heads. The hog eats with all
three mouths and grunts and squeals
in concert. This might appear to be a
disadvantage at first thought, but it is
not. With three mouths and throats
to furnish sustenance to one body the
hog takes on flesh surprisingly. and
the gain in avoirdupois will pay for the
extra corn consumed when hog killing
time comes.
And then with three heads to one
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Ex-Mayor Franks Death.

Portland, Or, Aug. 26.-Hon. Geo.
P. Frank, ex-mayor of this city. is
dead He died last night at Long
Beach, but the sad news was not re-
ceived here till this morning, when
Mrs. Frank wired it from Ilwaco. The
remains will arrive here tomorrow
morning, and will be conveyed from
the steamer to the late residence Of the
deceased on Fifteenth and Yamhill
streets. While Mr.. Franks death was
not in the strictest sense unexpected,
the announcement of his passing away
provoked many expressions of sincere
regret all over the city today.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Worlds Stallion Pacing Record.

Rigby Park, Me-, Aug. 24.-The
famous pacing stallion, Joe Patchen,
lowered the worlds stallion pacing
record by one-quarter of second, 60
ing the mile in 1903 fat on Rigby
track today. Two of the judges
watches showed the time to be one
fifth of second less than 1903. 1t was
not favorable day for going against
records, as a strong westerly wind was
blowing when the racing began.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
SwitchIiRht Tender KiIlad.

Louisiana, Mo, Aug. 26.-Milton
Davis, a switolight tender on the st
Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern rail.
road at the station, was instantly killed
by a southbound freight last night.
In company with two women on a
tricycle. he was en- route to attend a
camp meeting at Ashburn. The
women escaped by jumping.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Blaine,s Birtbplace De.trov.a

West Brownsville, Pa, Aug. as
The old house in which James G..
Blaine was born and spent his boyhood
has been torn down. 1t fell under the
doom OF destruction because for many
years it has been going to ruin. Joseph
E. Adams, schoolmate of Mr.. Blaine,
hoped to preserve the statesman's old
home, and would have done so, but for
an illness which made him an invalid,
thus defeating his cherished plan.
While the building was in course of de-
struction the villagers possessed them
selves Of mementos in the shape of its
wood, nails and pieces Of stone.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
1t is estimated that one crow WILL
destroy 700, 900 insects every year.

There is more catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed 10 De
incurable For great many Years doctors pro,
nounced it local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing tocure with
local treatment, pronounced 1t tncurab!e.
Science has proven catarrh to be a constitution
al dseas-, and therefore requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally In doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circu ars and testimonials. Address,
+. J. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
MistakAn for q Bear.

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 25.-Charles
Potter, guide at Minot, was shot and
instantly killed at Deer Island by G.
T. Russell. of Boston, boy of 10
years. Russell is nephew of the
late Ex-Governor Russell. Potter was
mistaken for bear. He was guiding
the party of whom young Russell was
q member.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Mississippi Boat Reached.

Memphis, Aug. 25.-The steamer
City of Hickman, from st. Louis to
New Orleans, struck an obstruction
this afternoon at Island 40, about
twelve miles north of Memphis, and
was badly disabled. A big hole was
torn in the Hickman's bottom and the
officers beached her to prevent her sink
ing. All the passengers were taken off.
She will be q total loss.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Killed in a Sparrinp Contest.

Van Buren,, Ark. Aug. 26.-While
sparring yesterday morning Emsie
Williams was hit on the left breast by
Will Clark and sank down and died
Immediately. Clark was examined by
the coroner, who acquitted him, the
verdict being excusable homicide.
Williams was farmer and leaves a
large family.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
SUCCEEDS HOKE SMITH.

Ex-Governor Francis Is Appointed Sec
rotary of the Interior.
Buzzard's Bay, Aug. 26.-The an
nouncement was made by President
Cleveland at Gray Gables tonight of
the appointment Of David R Francis,
ex-governor of Missouri, as secretary
of the interior, vice Hoke Smith, who
recently resigned the secretaryship be-
cause of his financial views. Mr..
Francis will probably assume Office
September 1, as that is the date named
in Secretary Smiths resignation.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Passenger Train Wrecked.

Pittsburg. Aug. 26.-The through
Chicago mail, No. IA, on the Pittsburg
& Western railroad, was wrecked at
Valencia station, twenty-five miles
from this city. Fifteen Or twenty
persons were badly injured. The wreck
occurred through collision with
wreck train.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Over a Bluff.

Los Angeles, Aug. 25.-This morn
ing at Santa Monica. J. B. Bojorques
and his young son were riding along
high bluff overlooking the sea. At a
point where the bluff is over 200 feet
high Bojorques suddenly announced
that he was tired of life and springine
over the bluff, was dashed to pieces at
the bottom.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03

Government Timber Inspector A Akin
son is after q number of Skagit river
homesteaders, who have been cutting
timber on government land.
The Wenatchee fruitgrowers have
perfected an organization for the pur-
pose of getting their products on the
market to better advantage.
The Centennial -four mill, at Spo-
kane, has been closed down for repairs,
and when it resumes operations it will
have a capacity of 500 barrels per day,
making it by far the largest mill in the
state
Bees, for some reason, seem to be
growing more plentiful in Whitman
county, says the Garfield Enterprise.
Several swarms are captured each sea-
son, when few years ago such an oc-
currencee was rarity.
A crew of men are now at work on a
1,000-acre farm on the Snohomish
river, preparing it for colony of Hol-
landers, who are expected to arrive in
a short time. A big farm house has
been finished and quantity of stock
has already been secured.
a prominent Spokane hogbuyer says
that hogs will bring better price in
the near future, as several packing.
houses will be constructed in the state
by Eastern capitalists, and that there
will be market on the coast from now
on for all the hogs that will be raised.
The salmon run on the Snohomish
river has begun and there is every
prospect that it will be a large one.
This is the year for the extra big run of
silver salmon, as they are supposed to
run in greater numbers every fourth
year, and it has been four years since
there was big run. The fish buyers
are paying 2 cents per pound undressed.
The several new canneries on the
Sound make the demand for fish very
great.
Richard Butte. Colville miner, is
said to have invented device by the
aid Of which he is enabled to locate
living water at varying depths under
ground. He refuses to divulge his
method for determining the where.
abouts of the water, but the method ap-
parently differs from the Kentucky
goose-bone or the ordinary stick of the
water witch, inasmuch as he finds the
depth by the aid of mathematics.
The attempt at Kennewick to assess
the district for irrigation purposes has
been voted down.
The controversy between the county
commissioners and the board of educa.
ton, of Seattle school district, over
the payment Of money due the district
from penalty and interest on delinquent
taxes, has been brought to close by
the county agreeing to pay over to the
district ST.. 900, the amount originally
demanded. In Whatcom county a suit
is pending for large amount on the
same grounds as in the Seattle case.
All Sam, the Chinese who caused the
authorities so much trouble by stepping
over the houndar-- line at Blaine, has
been returned to Canadian territory.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
III PEsTERED DAY AND NIGHT

With nervousness, take Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which invfgorates and tranquillizes the
nervous system. The basis OF recovery ID re-
form in errors of digestion. The epigastric
nerve and brain are united in the closest bond
of sympathy, so that dyspeptic symrtonns IN
the gastric legion are always accompanied Ds
hurtful reflex nervous action. Both are rem
edied by the Bitters, which also cures maiarla'
biliousness, rheumatism and kidney trouble
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03
Charged With Her Husbands Murder.

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 25.-Mrs. Dell
Manning, the wife of farmer, MUIR
dered last Monday, has been arrested
and charged with completely in the
murder. The officers state they have
evidence to prove that Mrs. Manning
and Grove Huntley, who is also in
Jail, were in love, and oonspired to put
the husband out of the way. Mrs.
Manning is handsome woman of %.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-03

Grand junction, Colo, Aug. 90
Z. B. Hackenburger has offered to race
against any cowboy on horseback on
the Grand Junction track, on "Peach"
day, any distance from one to 100
miles, and for any sum from $500 to
$1,000. 1t is said that Reynolds, who
recently made phenomenal ride from
Montrose to Delta and return, will &C.
cept the challenge.