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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
THROUGH A TREST.E.
Accident to q Santa Fe Train Near Ard
more, Indian Territory.


Ardmore, /. T., May lS.-A south
bound passenger train on the Santa re
road, known as the Chicago and Calves
ton express, went through trestie SIX
teen miles south of here at O'Clock
this morning. Fifteen persons, pas
sengers and trainmen, were injured.
Several Of these are seriously hurt, and
it is believed that two will die.
The accident occurred near the town
of Marietta A heavy rainstorm,
amounting almost to waterspout,
caused a sudden rise this morning OF
all the small streams in that vicinity.
The accident occurred at point where
a steep, narrow gulch was spanned by
wooden trestle. The foundation
work supporting this trestle was un-
dermined by the sudden rise Of the little
stream which flows through the gulch,
and the trestle went down under the
heavy weight of the train. So great
was the speed of the train, however,
that the engine and tender, the ex-
press, mail and baggage cars and one
passenger coach passed over the narrow
chasm, though the trucks Of several OF
these cars went to the bottom, several
feet below. The coach next to the
last, the one Immediately in front of
the Pullman, was left standing directly
over the chasm, one end resting on
either bank of the gulch. The Pullman
remained on the track. The four
coaches which were dragged by the To-
connective across the broken trestle were
badly wrecked. The baggage Car tele-
scoped with the passenger coach, which
was the smoker, and the latter was all
but demoralized. Most Of the injured
were riding in these coaches.
J. M. Order, the Wells-Fargo ex-
press messenger, was SO badly crushed
by heavy car chest, that he cannot
live. E. T. Sparks, of Oakman, l. T.,
was crushed in the wreck of the smok-
er, and is also MORALLY injured.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

A reporter recently called at this IA
NOUS seat of learning and was shown
into the room of the president, Prof.
Alvin P. Barnaby. When last seen by
the reporter Prof. Barnaby was in deli
cate health. Today he was apparently
in the best Of health. In response to
an inquiry the professor said:
ooh, yes, I am much better than for
some time. am now in perfect health;
but my recovery was brought about in
rather peculiar way"
'Tell me about it," said the reporter.
"Well, to begin at the beginning"
said the professor, II studied too hard
when at school, endeavoring to educate
myself for the professions. After COM
pleting the common course came here,
and graduated from the theological
course. 1 entered the ministry, and
accepted the charge of a United Breth-
rem Church at small place in Kent
county, Mich. Being of an ambitious
nature, 1 applied myself diligently to
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Arid Land Act Not Operative.

Olympia, WASH, May 19.-Assistant
Attorney General Vance has handed an
opinion to Governor Rogers, in answer
to an inquiry addressed by the governor
after his tour of investigation of the
arid lands of the state, as to whether
there is any arid land act in the state
which is operative, and which gives the
governor the power to appoint a COM
missioner of irrigation or other officer
to execute the provisions Of what pur-
ports to be an arid land act.
Mr. Vance advises the governor that
he is compelled to hold that the arid
land law of this state is imperative, for
lack of legislative provision for an
officer to execute the intent of the law,
and that there is no authority vested in
the governor to create an Office not pro-
vided for by law.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
KEEP IN SHARP.

From the largest cities down to the
smallest towns this is the month for the
beginning of outdoor sports Of all kinds,
and also the beginning of the season when
sprains, bruises, hurts and mishaps are As
plentiful as huckleberries. Every Spring
this is common experience, and the COM
mon experience has settled down to this,
that the best thing to do is to be provided
with supply of St. Jacobs Oil for emer-
gencies Of the kind as an especially sure
bruise. Sportsmen, athletes, ball players
and oarsmen have known this for many,
many seasons, and reference to it is now
only reminder to get your supplies. Hard
strains and overwork Of the muscles will
bring pains and aches and sportsmen know
what's best and are never without the sur
est cure in the use of the great remedy.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Athens Is Excited.

London, May l9.-The correspondent
of the Telegraph at Athens says: This
afternoon has been one of great excite
ment. The whole city turned out to
discuss the news of the fighting, and
the newspapers issued special editions.
The impatient crowds gathered around
the offices of the ministry of marine,
questioning everybody coming out
and finally invading the building.
The minister of justice, M. Triauta-
filaca, announced the news as it was
received to the anxious crowds. The
ministers have been sitting in council
until late hour. Word has been re-
ceived that Gen. Mavromichaelis has
been severely wounded in the leg, and
obliged to relinquish his command to
another officer.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Finding Water in the Desert.

The Western man who got water in
the desert by the aid of a reed and a
sponge evidently got the idea from the
bushmen of the Kalahari desert In AZ
RIGA. These people often live scores Of
miles from places where water comes
to the surface. During certain times
Of the year sharp storms pass over the
Kalahari, covering the apparently arid
region with the brightest of verdure
and filling for a few short days the
water courses with roaring torrents.
The bushmen find water by digging in
the bottoms Of these dried up river
beds. They dig hole three or four
feet deep and then tie sponge to a
hollow reed. The sponge absorbs the
moisture at the bottom of the hole, and
the natives draw 1t up into their
mouths through the reed.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Must Not Be Crushed.

Constantinople, May 19.-Represen-
tatives of the powers yesterday drew up
a note which will be presented to the
Turkish government as soon as one of
the ambassadors receives the necessary
instructions from his government. This
note does not deal with peace condi-
tions, but merely repeats the request
for an armistice and declares the pow
ers will not permit Greece to be
crushed.
Although it is assumed in some quar-
tiers that the porte, in accordance with
Eastern usages has demanded more in
order to obtain less, it is pointed out
that if the Turkish government desired
to bargain it would not have formulat-
ed it's conditions officially.
The powers have agreed to protest
against the cession of Thessaly to Tur-
key and the abolition of capitulations.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
The Statue Unveiled.

Philadelphia, May 1s.-In the city
which placed on his brow the laurel
crown of achievement, the memory of
George Washington was honored today
in monumental bronze. The cord
which released the saddling flags from
the figure Of the first president was
drawn by the country's latest executive.
Surrounding him were men in whose
veins runs the blood of those patriots
who battled shoulder to shoulder with
Washington, and with him made pos
sible the scene enacted today. 1t was a
notable gathering, including the presi-
dent, vice president and cabinet officers,
officers and privates of the army and
navy, and the direct descendants of the
molders and makers of the nation.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
RulIfirhts Forbidden.

City Of Mexico, May 18.-The city
government forbade any bullfghts to
be given today. The authorities claim
the bulls provided for the fights are SO
poor they do not justify the price Of
admission asked by the management.
Enrique Mercio, Spanish bullfighter,
has visited the famous bull breeding
farms of Atenco and other places, and
his judgment is that none of the bulls
shown him were worthy of the ring
The poorness of the animals is becom-
ing serious matter, and it begins to
look as if bullfghting would stop for
lack of animals to fight. The govern
ment is firm, and no performances will
be allowed with inferior cattle. A
shipload of bulls has been ordered from
Spain to meet the emergency.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

my work and studies II
ticed that my health was fai lime no.
trouble was indigestion, and tug. M,
other troubles brought on nar Wis With
My physician prescribed fh 70,
some time, and advised me tt to l tast io'
change of climate. did as he ~ ,s 'assa
ed and was some improved. Soo ,sqoest'
l came here as professor in pbv ua aiser,
chemistry, and later was financ;;s s,'s and
OF this college. The CHANCE agent
with me, and for awhile INV bS o agreed
better, but my duties were bsan u was
again ! found my trouble re,ns, and
This time it was more severe lung
the winter became completelr ana IN
trated. l tried various medicines a's
different physicians. Finally 1 7 sna
able to return to my duties. Last s : was
! was elected president of the co ,palns
Again I had considerable worI 'sse,
the trouble, which had not ho n and
tirely cured, began to affect mo w. ~,
last TALL l collapsed. l had diTe, rns
doctors, but none did me snv oasa
Professor Bowman, who is nrot suOi'
OF natural science, told me Of hi; .'su
perience with DR.. Williams pinL p;n
for Pale People and urged me 70 ,; ;S
them a trial, because they had benss sns
him in similar case, and I conclnS'a
to try them. "u'u
1.-The first box helped me, and ~,
second gave great relief, such az Ih WV
never experienced from the treatma 90,
OF any physician. After using q,
boxes of the medicine l was enti,s ~.
cured. Today am perfectly we'll
feel better and stronger than for ves,.
! certainly recommend this medicine
To allay all doubt Prof. Barpabv
cheerfully made an affidavit before
LYMAN ]. SCUDDER
Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pal.
People are sold by all dealers, Or will
be sent postpaid on receipt of price "a
cents box, or six boxes for 50. 50 (thev
are never sold in bulk, or by the lO@
by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Doesn't Concern War Department

Washington, May 18.-The war de-
partment, having been informed that
there has been an outbreak of lawless-
ness in the western portion of New
Mexico, and that the respectable citi.
zens there have been terrorized by
threats from lawless element, the
matter was brought to the attention of
Acting Secretary Meikeljohn, by Dele
gate Ferguson, who had heard from the
legal officers of Socorro of the state of
affairs. The acting secretary, how
ever, decided that in its present shape
the case was not one requiring the ac-
ton of the war department, and sug-
gested that the judicial authorities be
consulted.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.
Downing, Hopkins 3 Company's Review
of Trade.

Downing, Hopkins q Company's Review
of Trade.
The weeks contribution Of statistics
was on the whole more bullish than the
average of late. Bradstreet's report
showed a decrease Of 5000, 900 bushels
in the worlds visible supply. Our
own visible supply decreased 1850. 600
bushels, and the worlds shipments
were 5000, 600 bushels. These facts,
however, are no longer regarded. The
trade generally has settled down to an
acceptance of the fact that there is
plenty of wheat to run we'll into the
next crop year, and that at the present
rate of demand the important consider
alton is not as to the stocks on hand,
but as to the prospects for the yield
this fall. The consideration relied upon
in this respect of the statistics was that
short crops abroad would cause an unu.
sual drain upon American supplies.
Yet in the last seventeen weeks the
American official visible has decreased
but 21 900, 900 bushels in round num-
bers, while in the same period last year
IL d0Cr0dSeu IL, VOO, OOO UuouCiS, anu Al
the same period in 1895 it decreased
$1,000, 900 bushels. During the same
period the world shipments this year
were 72,264, 900 bushels, of which
America furnished 80, 462, 900 bushels.
1t appears, therefore, that the theoret-
ieal requirements of 100000 bushels
a week is very strictly theory as dis
tinguished from condition. Condsid-
erations of this kind make the average
trader apt to pay little attention to the
statistical position. The war factor
has now quite disappeared from the
market, and it seems that domestic
conditions as to weather, etc., are like
ly to have most influence in making
prices for the immediate future.
The crop reports that have come in
from abroad of late are indicative OF
short harvests in some of the most i'm
portant wbeat-producing countries;
but, of course, it is too early for any
trustworthy showing in that regard.
There are still many reports of poor
prospects. The drouth continues to a
degree in California, although some
rain has fallen there.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Lull in the Battle.

London, May 19.-The latest news
from the seat of hostilities by way Of
Athens shows that the battle yesterday
ceased about o'clock in the evening,
but will probably be resumed this
morning. Thus far no account of the
fighting has been received from the
Turkish side. 1t is evident from the
Greek account that the Greek forces
have suffered serious defeat, and if
the left wing has given way, as appears
probable, Edhem Pasha may be able to
cot off the Greek retreat and separate
General Smolenski at Sourpri from the
main army.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Built BY GEN. SHERMAN.
He Pit On The Kansas Cabin and Dug
<1,> r>n~R Hinder It

He Pit IN THE Kansas Cabin and Dug
the Cellar Under It
There Is a queer old tumbiedown
cabin on the banks Of Indian Creek,
near Topeka, Kan, which has histori-
cal interest. 1t is frame structure OF
two rooms. At present 1t is somewhat
dilapidated, but once it was the home
of William Tecumseh Sherman. 1t IS
twenty-th feet long by twelve wide,
with partition in the middle. Inc
house stands on a patch of ground
bounded on the north and east by we'll
cultivated farms, the west by Indian
Greek and the south by the old govern
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
THEY'RE AT IT AGAIN.
Ereeks and Turks in a Fierce Engage.
ment-Two Thousand Killed.

Headquarters Of the Greek Army,
Do,oekos. Nav l9.-The Turkish attack
on the Greek right wing began at +.
NJ, but the flank attacks are considered
to be feints, and it is believed the
main attacks of the Turks will be made
on the Greek center, where Crown
Prince Constantine is in command.
Two Greek cannon are doing great exc
cution on the principal Turkish column,
which is advancing through the hills.
The Turkish infantry at several
points is in contact with the Greeks.
The attack on General Smolenski, near
Almyros, is only strategic operation,
and the Turks will endeavor to cut be-
tween the two Greek armies, occupy
the road leading to the Othery noun
tains, and thus cut off the retreat OF
the crown prince.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Turk Must Come Down.

London, May 19.-The conditions
proposed by the porte as the terms Of
peace with Greece have been freely dis
cussed in the Hobbies of parliament to-
day. and the idea of the retrocession of
Thessaly. and of such an indemnity as
is already suggested, is ridiculed as i'm
practicable and absurd. At the outside
an indemnity of e5, 200, 900 or e6, OOO,-
900, and slight strategic rectiGcation
of the frontier, are considered as likely
to be the terms as finally settled upon.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Spokane, May 18.-Harry WEIGH,
one OF picnic party near Deer Park,
twenty-four miles north, while getting
over log with Winchester rifle, was
killed by the accidental discharge Of
the gun. The bullet entered his bowels
and ranged upward. He lived only a
few minutes. He was an employee Of a
sawmill at Deer Park.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

The landsman, tourist or commercial traveller
speedily begins, and not only begins, but con.
tinues, to feel the extreme of human misery
during the transit across the tempestuous
Atlantic But if, with wise prescience, he has
Stomach Htters, his pangs are promptly miti-
gated, and then cease ere the good ship again
drops her anchor. This is worth knowing, and
tourists and business men do know it.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Strange HimalaYan Tribes.

NM. Olafsen and Philipsen, two Dan
ish officers who recently explored the
Pamir country north of the Himalayas
found there unknown tribes who are
fire worshipers and ignorant of the use
of money. Their animals are all dwarf
ed, the cows being the size of ,onies,
the donkeys of large dogs Ind the
sheep of small poodles. Women are
sold for five or six cows or fifteen sheep
apiece. Their chief article Of barter IL
furS,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Banta, CAL. May ID. 81. F. Lii.
lienthal and H. DeHahn were accident.
ally drowned at Paradise Cut dam yes
terday. The men were fishing for shad
in boat, but drifted too close to the
falls and the boat capsized. The bodies
have not yet been recovered.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
A SCIENTIST SAVED.
President Daahy, Of aartsvi|s College, Survives sspu, ill.,
Through the lid Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for PALE pe,. "'
From the Republican. Colnmhu. rnd

The Huntsville College, situated at
Hartsville, Indiana, was founded years
ago in the interest of the United Breth-
rem Church, when the state was mostly
q wilderness, and colleges were scarce.
The college is we'll known throughout
the country, former students having
gone into all parts of the world.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Two Thousand Killed,

Constantinople, May 19.-The gov
error of Janina telegraphs that divi-
sion of Turkish troops under Osman
Pasha, after having fought two days be-
fore Aria against superior forces, sue
ceeded in infiicting great losses and
dslodging the Greeks from their strong
position.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Microscopical investigation is said to
prove that the pores of wood invite the
passage of moisture in the direction of
the timber's growth, but repel it in the
opposite direction,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

London, May 19.-According to a
dispatch from Athens to the News, the
Greek retreat in Epirus became so dis.
orderly that it caused panic in Arta,
where the prisons have been broken
open and many prisoners have escaped.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Mexico. May 18.-Spaniards here
having adopted the device of placing
special stamps on their letters in addi-
tion to the regular postage stamps, the
former being sold to provide money in
aid of the Spanish cause in Cuba, it has
been ordered by the postoffice depart
ment that such extra stamps be placed
inside the letters and not on the en-
velopes.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Newton calculated the speed velocity
of the comet of 1860 to be $50, 900
miles an hour. Brydonne rated the
speed of the comet he saw in ITO at
Q, 500, 900 miles an hour.
ROCKED ON THE CREST OF THE
WAVES,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
HOME PRODUCTS AND PURE FOOD.

All Eastern Syrup, so-called, usually very
light colored and Of heavy body, is made from
Sugar Cane and Is strictly pure. It il for sale
by drst-class grocers, in cans only. Manufac.
tured by the PACIFIC COAST SYRUP Co. All gem
turer's name autographed on every can.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Constantinople, May 19.-Osman
Pasha telegraphs from Louros, Epirus,
that after desperate battle near Arta,
Saturday, the Greeks retired to Arta
with loss of 1900 men killed. The
Turks had $50 killed and wounded.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

A mustard pot which does not require
the use of spoon has been invented in
Germany. The mustard is supplied
through little spout by pressing on
spring.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Electricity has been adopted as the
motive power Of the machinery in con-
nected with the drainage system in
New Orleans.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Victims Of the Paris Firo.

Paris, May 16.-Mme. de Laume and
her daughter have succumbed to the in
juries they received at the charity bar
Gaar fire.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Mexican Train Wreck.

Mexico, May 19.-The north-bound
passenger train on the Mexican Central,
which left here Sunday morning. was
wrecked at $50 O'Clock this evening
between Leon and Francisco, owing to
the breaking of wheel. The engine,
tender. baggage-car and third-class
coach were capsized. The San An
t-nlo sleeper was thrown down the bank
and turned over, while the special
sleeper Newport was thrown on its side.
Passengers were badly shaken up. and
there was some scalp wounds inflicted.
Some OF the passengers returned here
tor treatment
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is the only
:ongh medicine used in my housed. G..
Albright, Mifiiinburg, Pa, Dec. Ii, 'o5.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Accidentally killed.

Hermetically sealed wine TASKS have
been found in POmpeii.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
A Fellow Feeling.


Ernest White, Of West Chester, Pa.
has small picture frame made OF 2, 200
separate pieces Of wood that lock into
one another. II was made By hand
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
STATE or OHIO, Cry OF TOLEDO, d

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm of r. J. CHENEY & Co..
doing business In the city Of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
ana every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
BY the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
sworn 70 before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d. 1856.
mI( A. w. GLEASON,
t Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure II taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27
Brazil Signs Extraditfon Treaty

New York, May 19.-The Herald's
correspondent in Rio de Janeiro tele-
graphs that the extradition treaty with
the United States has been signed.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-27

Portland, Me-, claims a cat able to
say papa" and mamma"