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The record-union., 1897-05-03
SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON.
A Man of Many Offices Under Eng
land Passes Away.

LONDON, May Sir William c. F.
Robinson. c. G. NJ. c., is dead.
Sir William Robinson was born in
1885 and was educated at the Royal
Naval School, Newcross, London. From
1855 to 1866, he was Private Secre-
tary of his brother, Sir Hercules Rob-
inson In 1862 he was appointed Pres
ident at Monserrat; in 1866 Governor
of the Falkland Islands; in 1870 Gov
ernor of Prince Edward Island 1874,
Governor of Western Australia. This
latter office he held again in 1880, and
a third time in 1890. He finally re-
tired in 1895. He was for a time act
ing Governor of Victoria and in 1873
was sent by the British Government
on a special mission to Bangkok.
On colonial subjects he was prolific
writer. He was an accomplished mu-
sician and composed the opera THE
Nut Brown Maids" which was per-
formed with success in Australia under
the title of "Predatoros"
The record-union., 1897-05-03
LOST HER PROPELLER.
A German Ship lowed Into Port by
an Austrian Steamship.

LEWES Oel). May 2-The German
steamship Johanna of Flensburg, with
l, 800 tons of sugar from Rosario for the
Delaware Breakwater, arrived tonight
in tow of the Austrian steamship Pan
dora. On April Dist the Johanna broke
her tail shaft and lost her propeller.
She lay for six days without sighting a
vessel. While trying to make port under
sail she lost all her sails in a northeast
gale. Then she lay entirely helpless I'M
til the 9th. when the Pandora hove in
sight and took her in tow. The steam
ers experienced very rough weather, the
hawser breaking three times. The Pan
dora succeeded finally in towing the dis
abled ship 600 miles to the breakwater
supplying her with provisions on the
voyage.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The postal
operations of the world will pass in
review before one of the most diStin-
guished bodies that ever met in this
country, when the Universal Postal
Congress convenes in this city next
Wednesday. 1t is the first time that
the Universal Postal Union. now COM
prising and controlling, so far as the
mails are concerned, every organized
Government save three-China, Korea
and the Free Orange State-has had
its delegates assemble in America and
the elaboration of its fifth sextennial
convention will be marked by perhaps
more pronounced formality than has
attended any convention of either ma
tional or international scope that has
gathered in this country for a long
period.
Sixty odd countries and provinces
will be represented by about 100 dele
gates, each country having but a single
vote. The sessions will be held in the
historic old building which until re-
Gently was the home of the Corcoran
Art Gallery. The hall has been equip
ped with desks and other conveniences,
and POStoffice will be in operation on
the spot until the meeting closes. The
delegates who will form the congress
are men Of the highest rank in postal
service. The Postmaster Generals of
several nations are among them, while
leading diplomats have been sent by
some of the countries.
A portion of the delegates are already
here. Those who remain in New York
tomorrow afternoon will be brought
over in a special train of four cars,
rendered by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Second Postmaster-Genera Shallen-
berger and Superintendent of Foreign
Mails Brooks are now in New York
and will accompany the party to this
city. The train will leave Jersey City
soon after 1 o'clock.
At previous gatherings the congress
has been extended unusual courtesies
by the nations whose guests they were,
and while this Government is hamper
ed by lack of satisfactory funds, the
Postoffice Department will do every
thing possible to make this country
an agreeable host. 1t is among the
probabilities, based on precedent, that
The record-union., 1897-05-03
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
Comparative Statement for the
Month of April.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The COM
parative statement of the Government
receipts and expenditures for April
shows the total receipts to be $37 ,S12,
135 and the expenditures S32 or, 091,
leaving a surplus of So 740,03S as COM
pared with a deficit of April, in 1896
of 81, 104 4SS. For the last ten months
a deficit is shown of S33. 166, sos. Dur
ing April the receipts of customs
amounted to $24, 454 351; internal reve-
nues S11, Al, 213; miscellaneous, ST.
910,57O. These figures show a gain in
the receipts of customs as compared
with April, 1896, of So, CSC, 800 or over
100 per cent
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Silk Attractions.

We shall show this week the most
complete line of colors in Japanese Silks
ever shown, in every shade imaginable,
for ladies' waists, tea gowns, Innings for
organdies and fancy work, and in white
and black for underwear. These are an
excellent quality and p inches wide.
Price, 25c yard.
Having determined to attract you to
this department this week, we make
some reductions on stylish seasonable
goods as an inducement, and will show
good assortment of Silks on special
sale, consisting of Figured and Striped
Taffetas and shaded grounds, with small
brocaded designs suitable for dresses,
waists, skirts, Innings and rulings,
away under price, at soc, 65c, 79c a
yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Lace Curtain Dept.
Lace Curtain Items for
the Week.

This is housekeeping season. Look
at your Lace Curtains and Portieres
and compare them with our prices for
this week.
Fifty pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains,
in white or ecru, IS inches wide and 81
yards long. All the very latest scroll
patterns, with overlapped edges, of
which is great improvement over the
tapped edges. Come early, as these
goods will not last long at the prices.
They are considered good values at
- % per pair, and our price for this
week will be 81 80 per pair.
Also, better line of Nottingham Lace
Curtains, o. inches wide and 31h yards
long, small, neat patterns. These goods
were bought to retail for So so a pair.
but will place them in this weeks sale
for 81 80 per pair.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Summer SuitingS.

The future may hold possibilities of
which the present cannot dream, but it
is beyond belief that anything prettier
than the wash fabric now spread on our
counters can ever be made. The sum-
mer girl numbers her conquests in ex-
act ratio to the summer gowns she
possesses, and how many she needs,
Waists or entire suits-why, for every
hour in the day there is a demand for
something different to meet the de-
mands. Our assortment will meet any
demand.
Imported Foulards, thin, sheer, crisp.
dainty floral designs in various styles,
exquisite combinations, 40c yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
At POUGHKEEPSIE.
The Intercollegiate Races Will Take
Place There in June.

POUGHKEEPSIE, May 2-The Re-
gatta Committee was officially notified
to-day that the intercollegiate commit
tee had decided to hold the boat races on
the Poughkeepsie course. There will be
four triangular races, the dates of which
follow: Wednesday, June 23d-Yale
Harvard and Cornell. freshmen. Fri
day, June 25th-Yale, Harvard and Cor
nell, Varsity. Wednesday, June Goth
Cornell, Columbia and Pennsylvania,
freshmen. Friday, July 2d-Cornell, Co
lumbia and Pennsylvania, Varsity.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Ex-Governor Porter Ill.

INDIANAPOLIS Qnd), May 2-Ex-
Governor Albert G.. Porter is seriously
i'll at his residence in this city. Two
years ago, the venerable man sustained
a severe fall and since then has been
confined to his room almost constant
ly. He was Minister to Italy under
President Harrison, and at the zenith
of his career was a big factor in the
Republican politics of Indiana.
Tonight, his physician does not
think he can survive long. He is "A
years old.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
French Organizes.

Plain French Organdie lin white or
colors), makes UP into ideal graduating,
confirmation or bridesmaid toilettes.
Their unusual width, 50 inches, is an
attractive feature, since it permits the
selection of any model for making, and
their texture is fine and sheer as a mist :;
the most suitable for the fairy laces
that are showered so lavishly upon
them. Price, 75c, 81, 81 % yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

against both, with the latter having the
best chance of the two
There will be no upset of postage
rates, but an increase of the allowable
rate for letters is probable thus making
an ounce or three-quarters of an ounce
the unit instead of the present half
ounce for which the charge is now five
cents. The three countries still outside
China. Korea and the Orange Free
State-are expected to be admitted be-
fore the congress is closed. though the
last named has not yet been heard from
on this subject
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Violent Earthquake i'm Peru.

LIMA Per), May IA violent
earthquake disturbance, lasting about a
minute, caused great alarm here at ,
o'clock this morning. Church bells
were tolled to call the people to prayer
and a serious disaster was apprehend-
ed. Shocks were also felt in the sub
urbs. No loss of life or serious damage
has been reported
The record-union., 1897-05-03

of the county to make them his special
charge. The Governor says the Con-
stitution of the State guarantees relig-
ious liberty and that the Mormons are
entitled to it; moreover, that the elders
in this State teach the Bible and re-
frain from preaching or practicing
polygamy. and the fact that they be-
lieye Mormon to have been an inspired
writer should not lay them liable to
perSecutj0p
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Snow in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI (O). May 2.-Consider-
able snow fell here to-day and through
out Southern Ohio At several points
the boys were reported as enjoying the
unusual sport of playing SNOWFALL in
May The temperature is so low that
much damage has been done in the
Ohio Valley. Preceding the snow there
was a constant fall of rain for twenty
four hours. The Ohio River and all
its tributaries are rising rapidly
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Dress Shirts.

There has been new arrivals in the
line of this seasons most popular style
shirt They are White Body Colored-
Bosom Mems Shirts; any size from ii to
1S-inch neck. This is the popular shirt
of the season. Made from good muslin
we'll made, with patent, non-tearing,
cushion-split neckband to prevent sore
neck from button. Newest colors and
patterns in bosoms. and fast colors. Two
shirts for the price of one. Price, soc
each.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
An Ex-rIinister HOnored.

Of Italy has conferred upon Hon. VIII
liam Potter. Minister to Italy under
President Harrison, the Order of Sante
MauriziOn and LaZaro, and through
Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador in
Washington. and Mr.. Lucia. the Ital-
ian Consul in Philadelphia, the decora-
ton has been presented to him.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

DETROIT. May Fire tonight in
a little frame building on Chene street
near Garfield avenue, caused the death
of Lizzie and Anthony Sinig, aged
twenty and five years, respectively,
and Lena Sinig. aged seventeen, and
Nicholas, aged nine. were badly burned.
The family lived in the second story,
over L. p. Heidels bakery. and the fire
originating below, cut off their escape
by the stairway
The record-union., 1897-05-03
MORMON ELDERS.
Alabama's Governor Says They nust
be Protected.

MONTGOMERY (Ala). May 2.-One
night last week some religious parti-
sans in Jackson County carried into
the woods, stripped and severely whip
ped two Mormon elders. The elders
subsequently appealed to Governor
Johnson for protection, representing
that they had been threatened with
death if they remained in the State.
The Governor has promised to protect
them and has instructed the Sheriff
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Weekly Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, May 1. The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Reserve, decrease, $340. 30;
loans. increase, 1854 500; specie, in
crease. S236, 900; legal tender. decrease
$4,000; deposits, increase, $2,019, 100;
circulation, decrease. $3.50, 100. The
banks now hold $4S, 917 ,625 in excess
of requirements
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Big Strike i'm Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM (Ala), May IA
strike involving 10000 men employed in
the mines controlled by the Tennessee
Coal. Iron and Railroad Company is
threatened. The miners have refused
to accept a reduction of 1212 per cent.
in wages, the officials of the company
have refused to submit the matter to
arbitration, and a convention of the
miners has been called for Wednesday
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Exports of Specie.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The exports Of
specie from the port of New York for
the week amounted to SO. J37 ,022 in
gold and $970.410 in silver The i'm
ports were: Gold STA. $40. silver $29.-
49,, dry goods $4672, $50, general mer-
chandise $11114.030
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Trimmed Hats.

Each day additions to what is left
from the day before, and dozens of
them. We are bound to please you in
any event, both in price and style; and
If those already fashioned do not please,
select your shape and stock. Give US an
idea and We'll execute it successfully. A
large assortment on display for this
week at 50 %, So, SO 80, up to 50.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
CONDEMNED TO DEATH.
Twenty-Six Anarchists Implicated in
Bomb Outrage.

BARCELONA, May 1.-Twentysix
anarchists, in addition to those already
sentenced, have been condemned to
death for completely in the bomb out
rage of June 9TH last. 1t was during the
feast Of Corpus Christi when bomb
was thrown into the midst Of a process
sion on the way to the church from
Santa Maria del Mar, killing a dozen
persons outright and wounding about
fifty others, who have since died of
their injuries.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Big Rush to Paw Duties.

NEW YORK, May There was
big rush of importers to-day to pay
duties, and the receipts reached S2,40S.-
80, record exceeded only two days
in the history of the Custom house.
The heaviest duties paid to-day were
on sugar and tobacco
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Untrimmed Shapes.

Everything that is known or shown in
us shapes you'll find here, and at
prices such as you'll find no place else
every known braid and all the new col
orings. Prices, SOC, 65c, 75c, Soc and
upward.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Flowers.

Faithful reproductions of the most
beautiful Flowers that bloom, in dozens
of different colors and kinds. Surely
you'll find your favorite or some to
please you at PC per bunch.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Linen Batiste.

Transparent Linen Batiste, the new
openwork Linen Examines sheer can be
made over a color, giving the most beau
tiful effect; everything, from a plain
Grass Linen to high-art novelty, from
121ac to Toe yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Boys Blouses an(
Shirt Waists.

A most complete line in these goods,
and all made from the very best of ma
terials; very comfortable garment at
this season.
Boys Calico Shirt Waist, in either
light or dark stripes or figures, to l.
years, 25c.
Boys Calico Blouses, either light or
dark patterns, ages 4 to l. years, DC.
Boys Unlaundered Mothers Friend
Shirt Waist, with detachable band, in
either light or dark striped or figured
percale, ages to y years, 0Oc.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Chenille Portieres.

Fifty pairs Chenille Portieres. 81
yards long, 81 inches wide. with heavy
fringe top and bottom, with a wide.
pretty contrasting color border. The
regular price of these goods is So 80.
Sale price, 50 30 per pair.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
THE UNIVERSAL
POSTAL CONGRESS.
It Will Convene in Washington on
Wednesday.
Sixty Countries Will be Represented
in It.

The Postal Operations of the World
Will Pass in Review Before One of
the Most Distinguished Bodies
That Ever Met in This Country
1t Will Extend Over a Month or
Six Weeks, and Will Embrace
Consideration of rlany Proposed
Changes.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

Fifty pairs White or Ecru Nottingham
Lace Curtains, Al inches wide, 81 yards
long. Sale price, 81 per pair
The record-union., 1897-05-03
ViOIetS.

Thousands of punches of beautiful
DeepPurple Violets. with green foliage
this seasons favorite flower. Price,
121ac per bunch.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

Children's Wash Dress of best quail
ity percale, twotoned up-to-date Dres-
den effects, ) box plaits and embroidery
in front, finished with revers and ruff
files of embroidery, comes in pinks.
blues, greens and yellows, 5-inch hem.
Ages, q to H. Price, 81 Ga.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

Compliments may be silly, but that
man or woman never lived who did not
like them
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Sailor Hats.

Ladies' Sailor Hats, the regulation
shape Or the short backed style, in any
color almost you may desire, and the
better grade in many different straws.
Prices, 25c, 33c, soc, CSC and 15c. Prices
regulated according to quality.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

Children's Sailor Hats, mixed straws,
two colors and plain colors, plain or
fancy braid straws, finished with band,
bow and streamers of ribbon to suit
color of hat, and there is a great assort-
ment of colors. Prices, 12c, 15c, Zoe,
4Sc and upward.
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At 75C.
Black BrOCade
MOhairs.

An elegant assortment of 46-inch
Black BrOcade Mohairs have Just
been received. All new and hand
some designs, in rich, silk-luster
brocades. Some very handsome de-
signs for separate skirt. Rich as
silk. and the more conventional
effects for full suits. As dust she'd
der there is no fabric so well and
favorably known.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
At 75C,
Storm and
Bicycle Serge.

This dependable dust shedding
fabric, so well and favOrably
known, is 80 inches wide and in all
the new and stylish colorings for
the season. such as navy, napeliOn,
blue, olive. garnet, brown and
black. Specially adapted for tailor
made and bicycle suits or separate
skirts.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Two Lives Lost in a Fire.

next. when decisive action will be
taken.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
At Poe.
Fancy Cheviot
Suitings.

An assortment of 81 pieces in
this line TO select from. All new
and desirable fabrics, 80 inches
wide and all wool. The line com
prises check notified effects
broken checks and silk shot de-
signs, for street and outing suits.
We would call your special atten-
ton to this line.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

Children's Wash Dress of very fine
bingham, in neat stripes, pink. blue and
tan, yoke of fine white dimity. full bish
op sleeve, skirt full width. 5-inch hem.
Ages, & to IA. Price, 81.
The record-union., 1897-05-03

Five pieces 38-inch Atwood
Storm Serge. A handsome cloth of
high finish and quality for outing
suits or separate skirts. We strong
ly recommend this fabric. ColOrs
navy and black only.
The record-union., 1897-05-03
Sos y STREET

In this assortment of so odd
pieces will be found an elegant as
sOrtment of cloth cOlOred, twO-tOned
and Black BrOcade M0hairs: rich,
Illuminated designs thrown up and
brought out in striking effects by
the dull finished back ground. The
fabric is SO inches wide and the col
0rlngs all the latest for the season.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
DEER HARBOR NEWS

The Thompson Brothers are bring
ing around wood from the west beach
in their new scOw.
At this writing the sick are GONZALES
cent. Mrs. Robert McLachlan, who
has been quite ill, is now out again,
and Mr.. Weddle's only son who has
been under the doctors care of late, Is
now able to be out of doors.
Surprise parties have been all the go
for the past year, and every now and
then we hear of some of the neighbors
who were waiting for their friends VINO
had hoped to surprise them: The last
of these gatherings occurred on June II
when Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Z. Cayou
were waited upon by some sixty ODD
of their friends and neighbors. Inc
rain made it unpleasant for out-of-door
games, although many took part In all
of them. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Cayou
did all they could to make their friends
feel perfectly at home, and this they
did to the entire satisfaction OF all.
The ladies served bountiful repast
which was partaken of by all. after
which games and dancing took up the
time of the merry party until late
hour. AS Sunday morning scattered
the pleasant throng, we could not out
wish orr host and hostess many pleas
ant surprises through life. Mrs: Reed
and daughter Sarah, mother and sister
of Mrs. Cayou, arrived too late to ENJOY
the sport. Dlch'
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17

Mr.. G. Steen made trip to Seattle
last week.
Master E. Firth, of Friday Harbor,
is ON the island.
Messrs Tom Wakefield and George
Fowler have gone TO Midway, b. &.
Will Fowler went to Whatcom the
last Of the week in his dory and RETURN
ed this week.
There was picnic held on Brush
island yesterday, and all had most
enjoyable time.
The social given at the school house
recently was not much ola success on
account Of the small attendance.
Miss Nettie Reddick, Archie Red
dick, and Mr.. Viereck, of Olga, and
Mr.. Carson, of Seattle, were visiting
Miss Georgia Griswold, Sunday.
Mrs. Manheart, Miss Manheart, Miss
Kate Beard, Mr.. Dell Smith, Mr.. +.
Robinson and Mr.. Leonard Miller Of
New Whatcom, and Miss Libbie Majo,
of Orcas, were the guests of Miss Geor-
gia Griswold, last week.
Quite all enjoyable evening was had
at the home of Capt. and Mrs. IL. II.
Hudson, last week, by several young
people of Whatcom and this vicinity.
Games and dancing were the principal
amusements INDUCED in. VIOLET.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
No. 1854
No. COST
Notice Of Application to Purchase Tide
Lands.
Office of Commissioner of Public Lands, !
Olympia, Washington.


Notice is hereby given that The Tacoma
and Roche HarbOr Lime Company, "a
corporatiOn,) by John S. McMillin, presi-
dent, Of Roche Harbor, Washington, filed
an application in this office to purchase
the following described Tide Lands, OF
the second class, situate in San Juan
County, Washington, tO-wit:
All Tide Lands of the second class
owned by the State Of Washington, situate
in front of, adjacent to and abutting on
the following described upland, all lying
in Township Sc, North of Range4 West Of
the Willamette Meridian, towit:
Lots l, 2, 9 and 10, in Section %; Lots 8
and 4, in Section IA; Lot l, in Section "a;
the East side and line of Lots 2 and 5, in
Section 81; Lot IL, and the following pOr-
ton of Lot IL, in Section rs, towit, COM
mencing at point 31S feet South OF the
Quarter Section corner common to Sec
tons % and 26 in said Township and
Range; thence South 100 West 100 feet;
thence South 25o West 252 feet; thence
South 10 West $50 feet; thence South 22o
East 40 feet; thence South $50 West $50
feet to the meander line; thence in a
Southerly direction along the meander
line to the line between Lots IL and IL;
thence East along said last line to the Sec
ton line between said Sections 70 and rs;
thence North along said Section line be-
tween Sections 25 and 26 to the place of
beginning, containing total OF 24S.lO
chains, as shown by the certified copy of
the United States government field notes,
filed with this application June 4, 1897.
Any person desiring to protest against
the purchase of the above described tide
lands may do so within thirty days of the
first publication of this notice.
Date of first publication, this 18th day
of June. 1897. ROBERT BRIDGES,
Commissioner of Public Lands.