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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
WOULD TAKE THE PLANTS.
Senator Chandler's Scheme to Get
Battle-Ship Armor.


Washington, April 10. = Senator
Chandler today introduced bills en-
towering the secretary of the navy to
take possession of the armor plants of
the Bethlehem and Carnegie COM
panies. There are two bills, one ap-
plying to each institution, the provi-
sions being the same in both. Senator
Chandler says it is contemplated that
only the Bethlehem works be taken,
unless in case of necessity.
The principal section of the bill au-
thorizes and directs the secretary of the
navy to forthwith take possession of
such land, buildings and machinery as
constitute the armor-making plants of
the two companies. He is directed to
hold and use such land, buildings and
machinery for period of time sufficient
to enable said secretary to manufacture
at the works embraced in said plant
or such proportion as he may see fit
armor-plate necessary for the compile
tion of the battleships Alabama, Illi-
nois and Wisconsin, now in process of
construction for the United States, and
thereafter to return the possession of
said land, buildings and machinery to
said Bethlehem Iron Company to Ibe
held by said company as its own prop
erty as if the taking hereby authorized
had not been made, and the aforesaid
taking, holding and using of said land,
buildings and machinery by said secre-
tary for the purpose named, shall be
deemed taking thereof, for the public
use of the United States under obliga-
ton to make just compensation there
for in accordance with the fifth amend
ment to the constitution"
The bills provide for the adjudica-
ton of any claims against the govern
ment by the court of claims, whose
judgment in the case shall be final.
These measures are the sequel to the
recent efforts of the navy department
to secure bids from the Carnegie and
Bethlehem works for armor plate with
in the rate specified by congress, $500
ton.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
CRIME OF A MADMAN.
Aged Laborer of PascOga, r. l., Kills
Three Persons.

Aged LabOrer of PascOga, r.. l., Kills
Three Persons.
Pascoga, R. l., April 16.-A horrible
tragedy was enacted this morning at the
home of Edward Reynolds, on the
Elisha Mathewson place, near Sweet
hill, in the town of Oakland. Mrs.
Reynolds, her husband and an adopted
daughter, Servilla, were brutality MUIR
dered and the house was then set on
fire, presumably to cover the crime.
Martin Mowery, the hired man en-
ployed by Reynolds, who is undoubt-
eddy raving maniac, was found hiding
in a barn near Oakland, and at once
placed under arrest.
The neighbors were aroused by the
fire. On reaching the house it was
found securely fastened, with doors
bolted and windows locked. They
forced an entrance, and in SO doing
found evidence of murder, with arson
to hide the crime. Mrs. Reynolds
body, mutilated and bloodstained, was
taken from her bed by those who were
the first to enter the house. The flames
from the part of the house burning
spread so quickly that search for
other members of the family who were
supposed to be there could not be made.
Hours afterward, when the ruins had
sufficiently cooled, the charred remains
of Mr.. Reynolds and the young girl
were found. In the meantime the
police had been searching for Mowery,
the hired man, and be was found in the
barn, chattering uninteiligibly.
When Mowery left the house he went
to the woods, where he shot himself in
the head. The bullet only stunned
him, however, and he did not repeat
the attempt. The revolver, with two
Chambers empty, was found in his pos
session, and an empty oil can was
found in Mowery's room. Mowery was
willing to talk after his arrest, but
from his appearance and manner of ex-
nression it seemed clear that he was
insane.
The only thing like confession
made by Mowery tonight was when DR..
Wilcox told him he proposed to ether
ize him and then abstract the bullet
which is in his head. Mowery said:
~ won't be etherized; you think 1t
You get me that way will tell my
whole story
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
NORTHWEST BREVI7IES
Evidence of Steady Growth
and Enterprise.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
the Thriving Sister States
-OreRon.

Baker City has something of build.
Ing boom.
Sherman county has paid into the
state treasury the full amount of that
county's tax for 1896.
Notwithstanding the long and snowy
winter in Harvey county, most of the
horses that were left to winter on the
range are at this time in good condi-
ton.
Treasurer Kern, of Umatilla county,
had a $12, 200 county warrant call pub
lished one day last week, and on the
same day paid out $1,000 on warrants,
included in the call.
The annual report of the county SUI
perintendent of Linn county shows the
number of persons between the ages OF
4 and 20 years residing in the county
to be 7,210, of which 1901 are males
and S,709 females.
The school superintendent report
in Curry county for the years 1896 and
1897 show gain of just six children
of school age in the county during the
year ending March 1, 1S97-ive males
and one female.
News from hop yards in Lane county
is that but little work has been done
toward getting them in shape for culti-
walton. The continued wet weather
kept the ground in a condition that
prevented cultivation.
The sheriff of Umatilla county has
begun suit in Pendleton to ascertain
what expenses he is allowed under the
law to incur. The case will be taken
to the supreme court, and the whole
question Of the salary law will come up
for an opinion.
A cheese factory of 200 pounds daily
capacity is being built on Roberts hill.
in Douglas county. The gentlemen
connected with the enterprise are ex-
perienced in the cheesemaking bust
ness, and are confident of success in
their new venture.
A Salem paper says that the Goodale
Lumber Company is closing contracts
with corporations in Mexico for 5,000,-
900 feet of bridge timber. 1t will keep
the mills running full force for several
weeks. The lumber will be shipped
direct to Mexican points.
Two children were playing on the
sidewalk in Empire, Coos county, one
day last week, when band of racing
cayuses ran upon the sidewalk and
right over the children before they
could move. The children were for
tunately but slightly injured.
A liveryman of Albany says that
there are absolutely no young horses in
Linn county, and few on the coast. He
says within five years good horse will
command a handsome figure. He is
gathering up a band Of thoroughbred
animals to send to q ranch in Crook
county.
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Our Exhibit at Paris.

Washington, April 16.-The first
step toward the acceptance of the in
vitation from France to participate in
the Paris exposition of 1900 has been
taken by the government in the follow
ing action:
Senator Mason, OF Illinois, offered in
the senate joint resolution accepting
the invitation and providing for the
appointment of commissioner-general,
an assistant commissioner-genera and
nine scientific experts. The sum OF
$4,000 is appropriated to meet the ex-
penses of the exhibit. The salary OF
the commissioner-genera is fixed at
$4,000 year; of the assistant COM
missioner-general at 81, 500, and OF the
nine experts at 81, 500 year each.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
a Dfstresssing Scene.

San Francisco, April Is. = Two
weeks ago Judge Seawell ordered that
little Efie Holstrom be cared for by her
foster mother, Lucinda Holstrom, OF
Oregon, who has had the child ever
since her birth FIVE years ago. Today
Judre Seawell reversed himself and
awarded the child to the mother, Mrs.
D,Artney. Mrs. Holstrom had hys-
terics. and her friends joined in wailing
over the loss of the child. The scene
was most distressing. The case will be
appealed to the supreme court.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22


Sheep to the number Of so, 900, from
many ranges, will be driven to Wallula
to be shorn.
The grass is long enough around
Coulee City now for cattle to be turned
on the range.
A gentleman Of Port Angeles will try
the experiment of cultivating Eastern
oysters in Washington harbor, Clallam
county, Sequim bay.
Thirty-two mining companies have
headquarters in Everett, not counting
the Monte Cristo properties of the
Rockefeller syndicate.
The auditor of Kittitas county last
month received $340.45 in fees, the
largest amount received for any one
month for very long time.
The ''scorcher" has been running over
people in Port Townsend, and now the
city marshal says he will enforce the
ordinances prohibiting bicycle-riding
on the sidewalks in the business part
of the city.
The Wenatchee Water Power Com
pany is taking advantage of the low
stage Of the river to secure the head Of
it's ditch seven miles above Wenatchee.
The company is putting in riprapping
wall 1900 feet long, with slope
height Of seven feet and base Of four
feet the most of the distance, to protect
their ditch from high water.
Professor Spillman, of the Pullman
agricultural college, who has made q
special study of the industry and the
adaptability Of the state for producing
dairy products, estimates that 800
creameries could be kept busy supply
ing the market that can be built up for
Washington dairy products by the
proper development Of the industry in
the state.
1.-THE reports from Skagit county that
the Italian prune trees were badly in-
iured By the extraordinary bad January
freeze were greatly exaggerated" says
Secretary Cass. Of the state board Of
horticulture. s'In my own orchard Of
nearly 1000 trees / found the damage
very slight and many Of my neighbors
are happily disappointed.
Walla Walla 10 soon to have public
library. Tho necessary u 900 to form
the nucleus Tor public library sup
ported BY city taxes, ~ provided BY the
Lawn Of the state, Is at last assured.
Five hundred and fifty dollars was de-
posited in the Farmers Savings bank
some time ago BY some one whose iden-
tity il unknown, for the purpose Of -
tablishing : public library. Nine
hundred dollars has been raised By The
ladies Of the city. and together with
the old books stored sway, the amount
vill rooeh Tie neooGnzy $1,000
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
ANOTHER BRYAN MURDER.
Evidence Of Foul Crime Found in
Illinois.

n Vlu0AC0 VI EOuI OIlm0 Ouuu
Illinois.
Mount Vernon, Ill, April 14.-Boys
passing through some woodland five
miles northwest of the city, today,
found woman's head lying near the
public road leading from Mount Vernon
to Richview. They reported the dis
covery, and party was organized for
a search for the body. 1t was found 200
yards from the spot where the head
lay, with the flesh stripped from the
bones, both the trunk and head being
60 badly decomposed as to render recog-
milton impossible. The testimony of
the inquest went to prove that the body
was that of a woman who was in that
locality in November. She refused to
divulge her name, but said her home
was in Carmi, ILL.,, and that she was
going to st. Louis. The theory is that
another Peral Bryan murder has been
committed. It is said suspected
party left the country about the date of
the woman's disappearance.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
GREEKS IN MACEDONIA
Beseiged Turks Escape After
a Hot Fight.
GARRISON OF BALTINO IS TAKEN
Greeks Now Advancing Into the
C0untry-Edhem Pasha's Pro-
posed MOI Postponed.

Trikhala, Thessaly, April 14.-The
plan of the insurgents was to occupy
Baltino on the frontier of Macedonia,
in order to prevent the Turks from TAX
ing up more advanced position. Di-
rectly the Greeks crossed the frontier
their leaders issued a proclamation call
ing upon the Macedonians and Epiro-
teams to rise for freedom. There is an
unconfrmed rumor here at this hour
that the insurgents are continuing to
advance unchecked by the Turks.
twenty-five Italian volunteers have
returned here, being unable to stand
the cold weather.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
Bryan Still Suffering.

Washington, April 14.-William ].
Bryan returned to Washington today
from Florida. He is still suffering az
the result of the accident at st. Angus
tine, and is considerably bruised. His
worst injury is in the left side, which
pains him greatly when going about.
The force of the fall can be judged
from the fact that silver watch safe
which Bryan carried in. bis vest pocket
was crushed completely out of shape.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
Greeka Clamor for war.


New York, April IA Herald dis
patch from St. Petersburg says:
The Greeks are now seeking every
way of avoiding responsibility, owing
to the wording of the note handed to
them by the powers, regarding the at
titude of Europe. Vis-a-vis attaches
state the aggressors were Albanians
who numbered 1900.
Judging from the words Of a leading
Greek authority here the Greeks want
war at any price, and they will not
stop either to consider the cost, the
sacrifices or the most dire results it
may entail. He says the Greeks have
10000 troops with which, he holds,
they can defeat the Turks, whom he
knows have not more than 100, 900
troops.
At the Turkish embassy they have
had no news for five days. The gen.
eral opinion here is that if this is the
commencement of war it is a good
thing, as the matter will be promptly
settled by the Turks. One Of the Ques-
tions Of the moment is the Greek
question which is attracting more at
tention in commercial circles than in
diplomatic circles, for Greece ruined
and without credit is the problem of
the future upon which inanciers are
specializing.
M. Petereerhoff, correspondent of the
Russian Gazette, who has just re-
turned from Greece, says that the
whole affair of the war preparations
with their accompanying scenes struck
him as an opera-bouffe performance.
The soldiers seemed to have no idea OF
discipline or of the respect due their
officers
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
TEST OF STRENGTH.
Republicans Refer Resolution Of v..t,.
by Majority OF One.

"6'oA april 16.-Tho first
sklrmlsh on the tariff occurred in the
senate today. It was followed by a vote
which served as test of strength 90
the various elements of the senate Tho
vote occurred on motion by Morr;lI
chairman of the committee on finance
10 refer resolution by Vest, one of the
democratic leaders of that COMMITTEES
Inls made an issue between the two
leading elements of the senate. Aside
from this, the resolution was in the
nature OF criticism of Secretary Gage.
and declared illegal his recent order rel.
alive to goods imported after April 10.
when, according to the retroactive
clause OF the pending Dingley bill, the
new tariff rates are to apply. Morrilrs
motion prevailed by the close vote of
"a to %.
The affirmative vote was given nv
Republicans. including one silver Re-
publican, Mantle. The negative vote
was made up of Democrats, Populists.
one -Chandler-and two
silver Observation-Disclosures and Can
non.
Prior to the vote breezy discussion
occurred on several phases of the tariff.
Morgan endeavored to have time
fixed for the final vote on his Cuban
resolution.
Hoar objected, ano Morgan gave
notice that the resolution would be
pressed until vote was reached.
The Indian appropriation bill was
then taken up. 1t afforded German an
opportunity to speak of the disorganized
condition of the senate. The president
had stated in his inaugural address that
the condition of the country required
the strictest governmental economy.
And yet 1t was proposed to pass appro-
priation bills aggregating more than
$73, 900, 900 without consideration of a
duly organized committee of the senate.
German said that careful considera-
ton of these bills might lead to their
reduction by $40, 900, 900.
Appropriations were piling up, in
creasing and doubling within the last
twelve years, until the stupendous fig
ure of 81, 900, 900, 900 for a single con-
gross Udu Uccu TcdClcU. LII WAS GlUl0
to call halt in these vast expendi-
lures. There should be Limitation of
expenditures on the navy and on fortifi-
cations, now that an era of peace ap-
peared to be at hand. It was time,
too, to limit the expenditures on rivers
and harbors.
German said the Democrats could do
no more than call the attention of sem
ators on the other side to the urgent
need of retrenchment. The senate
should enter upon thorough and COM
plete consideration of these appropria-
tion bills, SO that no charge of extrava-
gance could be raised.
The formal consideration of the In
dian bill was then proceeded with. The
committee amendment opening the Un-
compahgre Indian reservation to public
entry led to long contest. A point OF
order was made against it by Jones, of
Arkansas, and, pending the decision,
the senate, at P. M. went into ex-
ecutive session, and soon after adj
jOurned.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22

Memphis, Tenn, April 14.-Tbis
morning Lieutenant Rowan, in COM
many with Captain Fitch. left the city
aboard the steamer Itaska- Helena is
the objective point. Captain Fitch
viii make another inspection Of levees.
While Lieutenant Rowan will aid IN :
proper distribution Of supplies pur-
chased With part Of the government
appropriation.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
An Indemnity Appropriation.

Washington, April 15.-The presi.
dent has decided to recommend to con-
gress the appropriation of an indemnity
for the killing by mob of lynchers Of
three Italian citizens at Hahnville, La,
August last.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
Pension Order to BE Revoked.

Washington, April IA sweeping
order Of President Cleveland affecting
consolidation Of pension agencies will
be revoked by President Mckinley if
present plans are carried out. Though
it Is stated no conclusion has been
reached on the matter, the president.
it is learned, has practically become con-
WINGED it should never be allowed to be-
come operative.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22

Washington, April l6.-In view Of
the very satisfactory tests of American
armor-plate heretofore sent to Russia
the Russian government has asked the
Carnegie and Bethlehem companies to
submit proposals for furnishing armor-
plate for two large battle-shids.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
Fighting in Uruguay.

New York, April IA Herald dis
patch from MOntevideo says. 1t is re-
ported that serious engagement has
occurred between the federal troops
under Colonel Casalia and the insur-
gents near Minas. The federals are
said to have been defeated. The in
sureents have captured the town OF
Sarandi del vi.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
WAR IS INEVITABLE
So Conclude Best Informed
Diplomats at Vienna.
CANNOT LONGER BE DEFERRED
The Only Question Is What Power
Is Ready to Back Greece
When Needed.

Vienna, April 16.-The best in
formed diplomats here regard war as
inevitable. They say the strain can
not much longer be borne by either
Turkey or Greece, and that the time
has passed for the powers to attempt
to intervene. In view of the danger
GUS position assumed by Greece, the
question is reiterated whether she does
not count upon some power coming to
her support at the critical moment
The situation is regarded here as anal
ogous to the time when Servia attacked
Turkey in 1875, when Russia and
Great Britain saved defeated Servia
from humiliation.
Fair Warning From Turkey.
London, April 16.-The Evening
News this afternoon publishes a dis
patch from its special correspondent at
Athens saying the Turkish government
has formally informed the Greek gov
eminent that any further raid of ir-
regulars into Turkish territory will be
regarded by Turkey as a declaration of
war upon the part of Greece.
The Hand Of Russia.
London, April 16.-The Athens COR
respondent of the Times says that it is
stated there that the Russian ambassa-
doris at Constantinople had addressed
circular to the Russian consuls in Epi-
rus and Macedonia cunseling all Chris
tian subjects Of the car to observe pru-
dence and avoid instigation hazardous
to their welfare. The circular adds:
1.-THE consuls are ordered to use ev-
cry effort to influence the bishops to
assist in maintaining order and pre-
serving Christians from evil counsels"
The Constantinople correspondent of
the Standard says:
During the cabinet meeting at the
palace on Sunday the sultan was in
constant communication with the car
and kaiser. His ultimate decision will
depend upon their advice, which many
well-informed people here believe will
be in favor of the Turkish invasion of
Greece. There can be no question that
the policy of Turkey will be regulated
from st. Petersburg and Berlin.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22

Denver, April 15-At meeting Of
Colorado wheelmen in this city prop
oeition to secede from the L. A. w.
was defeated. A resolution in favor Of
local option in regard to Sunday racing
was adopted.
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rr~ed NV the Presfdent.

Washington, April 16.-The presi-
dent today sent a message to congress
urging it to make suitable provision
for adequate representation OF the
United States at the Paris exposition.
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The Senate Adjourned.

Washington, April 14.-The senate
met at noon for the first time since the
death of ex-senator Voorhees,, who un-
til recently was conspicuous member
of the body. The opening prayer of
Rev. DR.. Milburn, the blind chaplain,
made an eloquent reference to Voor-
hees' brilliant talents, impassioned
ardor, kindling eloquence, genuine pa
triotism and the unselfish dedication of
his great powers to every cause human
and divine which enlisted his support.
Immediately following the prayer
Senator German, of Maryland, moved
that as a mark of respect to their late
associate the senate adjourn, adding
that many senators desired to attend
the funeral. The motion prevailed,
and at 1905 the senate adjourned.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
Ohio Town Has . Sliding Mountain.

East Liverpool, o., April 13.-An
avalanche has started near here. An
entire hill is moving, and at three
points near here the street railway
system is blockaded. Two big DWELL
ings near Wellsville are doomed, and
the Pennsylvania tracks were moved
by the pressure of the hill The un-
dermining Of the hill for the Wellsville
road has left no protection and the en-
tire face Of the hill 10 slipping, from
summit to base, including small for
est and tons of rock. The Wellsville
road has dropped from sight in two
places and the expected avalanche will
bury the Pennsylvania tracks and the
street-car line and will endanger the
big sewer pipe works.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22

ST. Petersburg, April 15.-The Novoe
vremysa declare all coercion of Greece
upor. the part of the powers will cease
as soon as war is declared, because
otherwise it would bear the character of
nro-Turkish Intervention.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22
Assistant Secretary Of war.

ABkIstaHt CcC1C0S1J VI W 1T
Washington, April 15.-t is under
stood the president has selected James
Martin, of Brattleboro, VT, to be assist
ant secretary of war.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22

Switzerland is the only civilized
country in the world which grants no
patents to inventions.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-04-22

Some species Of snakes are born can
uibals.