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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
Beginning of the Ceremonies.

The presidential family party arrived
st the capitol at 11:4O, and entered the
east reserved gallery. Mrs. Mckinley
and her sister, Mrs. Barber, took front
seats. Mrs. Mckinley, ST., was two
seats from Mrs. Mckinley, jr., and the
TWO bent forward frequently for an ex-
change of happiness.
The diplomatic corps entered the
chamber at ll:45, followed a moment
later by the chief justice and associate
Justices of the United States supreme
court Members Of the house of repre-
%ntatlves then entered. There was a
Nif When the senate officials announced
''e-Presldentelect Mr.. Hobart, who
stepped to a seat near the presiding
othcer's desk.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.

Fellow Citizens: In obedience to the
will Of the people, and in their pres
ence, by the authority vested in me by
this oath, assume the arduous and re-
sponsible duties of the president of the
United States, relying on the support
Of my countrymen and invoking the
guidance of Almighty God. Our faith
teaches that there is no safer reliance
than upon the God Of our fathers, who
has SO singularly favored the American
people in every national trial, and who
will not forsake US, 80 long as we obey
His commandments and walk humbly
in His footsteps.
The responsibilities of the trust to
which I have been called, always Of
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
SESSION CONCLUDED.


Ihe National senate Adjourned the
Extra Session Sine Die.
Washington, March 12.-There was
an unusually large attendance of sena-
tors when Vice-President Hobart called
the senate to order at noon today. The
first business was the reading of let
ter from Governor Bradley, Of Ken
tucky. announcing the appointment of
Andrew T. Wood as senator to succeed
Blackburn. Hoar at once moved that
the senator-elect be sworn in. German
moved that his credentials be referred
to the committee on privileges and cleo
tions. Hoar said he would not object,
and the credentials were referred.
Then Hoar presented written notice
Of two proposed amendments to the
rules Of the senate of a radical nature.
The most important was according to
Hoar's written notice "To enable the
senate to act on legislation when it de-
slres after . reasonable debate" It
provides that when any bill or resolu-
ton had been under consideration for
more than one day, any senator could
demand that the debate be closed. If
q majority of the senators desired. there
should be a vote without further delay,
and no motion should be in order, pend
ing vote, but one to adjourn or take
recess.
The other amendment proposed was
to prevent interruption of members of
the senate. It provides that when .
senator makes a point of no quorum,
there shall be a roll call, and if the
presence of quorum is disclosed bust
ness should proceed.
A memorial was presented by Shoup
from the Idaho legislature, asking for
the annexation of a part of Wyoming.
1t was not read. Warren said if the
Wyoming legislature had been informed
of the memorial, it would have taken
action.
It was decided on motion Of Hoar
that when the senate adjourned, it
should be until Monday at 1880, but
in executive session the senate recon-
sidered it's action and agreed that ad-
journment would be sine die. This
was found expedient, as no business
could be transacted in half an hour
Monday, and the nominations made in
that half hour would fail if not imme-
diately confirmed.
At 1910 the special session ad.
journed.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
The Procession Appears.

The crowd had waited patiently in
front of the stand erected at the east
wing for the procession from the senate
chamber to appear
When the retiring and incoming
presidents stepped on the platform arm
in arm their appearance was greeted
with thunderous roar. Cleveland now
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
IMPORTERS PANIc-sTRlckEN.
Tariff Legislation Rumors Caused .
General Alarm.

Tariff Legislation Rumors Caused .
General Alarm.
New York, March lathe World
says:
The dispatch from Washington pre-
dieting that congress at its special ses-
sion will at once increase the revenue
by adding from 10 to IS per cent to the
schedules of the Wilson bill, has created
a small panic among importers, and an
almost unprecedented rush to get bond
ed goods out Of the warehouses before
the increase takes effect.
The proposed summary action Of con-
gress has taken merchants completely
by surprise. While they were prepared
for special session to pass new tariff
bill, they expected that the new bill
would occupy the attention of congress
for at least six months, which would
give them ample time to withdraw the
$19, $780, 900 of goods which were in
bond on January 81. It had never oc-
Cured to them that congress might
adopt a temporary measure for increas-
ing the revenue, and the possibility OF
such thing, with only about ten days
to get their goods out of bond, at the
present rate of duty, caused genuine
sensation. It is understood that But
terfeld & Co., and other importers of
dress goods are among the heaviest
withdrawers.
In banking circles there is greatly
increased demand for loans on call pa
per. One bank made loan Of $780,
900 to a big importing Arm for the pur-
pose of withdrawing goods from bond,
and the payment of duties thereon.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
ADMINISTRATION
p,osident Mckinley Takes
Up the Reins of Our
Government.
ruE INAUGURATION CEREMONY

Families Thousands Viewed The Great
c;,,c and Military Parade-Beautiful
cations and Magnificent Illumi-
Inaugural Ball Success.
Thursday March 4, for the fourth
. native-born citizen of Ohio, in
..aoance of untold thousands of his
'.nn+rvmen, took the oath which bound
w. W. for four wears to guard the welfare
Echo American people. 1t was an i'm
,s.ira vet beautifully simple cere-
orr that marked the ascension OF
william Mckinley, soldier, lawyer,
,nraspntative, governor, to the high
office of president,
The popular demonstration OF the day
go. nnioue and a shining success in
orarv PARTICULAR In beauty, in taste,
:, novelty the decorations were incom-
narabIy superior to anything ever seen
n Washington. The magnificent body
If regular United States troops was
more numerous than any gathered
since Grants great display at the close
n the war. Seventeen sovereign states
had citizens in the parade, and over
,yty civic organizations helped to swell
is magnificent proportions.
Along the broad avenue on every open
sDace we're erected grandstands that
we're not only comfortably covered and
Of pretty architectural design, but ap-
uopratey decorated. The citizens
had spent money literally to beautify
their houses, and, with the aid of
thousands of flags of every kind, loaned
BY the national government, Pennsyl-
yania, the great artery avenue Of the
civ, was turned into a rainbow of
bright color, in which cold Glory"
predominated.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18

Mckinley arose and uncovered while
Chief Justice Fuller, in flowing robes,
administered the oath. The new presl-
dent kissed the large, gilt-edged Bible
presented by the bishops OF the African
Methodist church to seal his oath. The
people continued to roar. Holding q
manuscript in his hand he turned to
the multitude. and, lifting up his
hand as in admonition for order, began
his inaugural address.
A short delay occurred after Mckln-
lev delivered his inaugural, as it was
deemed advisable for the president TO
partake of lunch at the capitol instead
of following the former custom and
hating the parade while he took lunch
at the White House.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
Concluding Words.


IN conclusion, I congratulate the
country upon the fraternal spirit Of the
people, and the manifestation of good
will everywhere SO apparent. The re-
cent election not only most fortunately
demonstrated the obliteration of Sec
tional or geographic lines, but to some
extent also the prejudices which for
years have distracted our councils and
marred our true greatness as nation.
1t will be my constant aim to do
nothing and permit nothing to be done
that will arrest or disturb this growing
sentiment of unity and cooperation.
this revival of esteem and utilization
which will affect so many thousands
in the old antagonistic sections, but
shall do everything possible to pro-
mote and increase it. Let me again
repeat the words of the oath admins
tered by the chief justice, which, in
their respective spheres, so far as ap-
plicable, would have all my country
men Observes:
81 will faithfully execute the Office
of president of the United States, and
will, to the best of my ability, pre-
serve, protect and defend the constitu-
ton Of the United States. =
This is the obligation have rever-
entity taken before the Lord. Most
High. To keep it will be my single
purpose, my constant prayer; and l
shall confidently rely upon the for
bearance and assistance Of all the peo-
pie in the discharge of my solemn -
sponsibilitieG
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
idaho Legislature Has Adjourned.

Idaho Legislature des AoJoufneo'
Boise, Idaho, March 12.-The Idaho
legislature adjourned at 2 o'clock this
morning. Before adjournment Joint
resolution was adopted providing for
a commission of the governor, secretary
of state and attorney general to inves-
tigate the management of the state
offices from the beginning Of the state
government. Five thousand dollars
was appropriated to defray the expense.
The bill to reduce the salaries of state
officers and judges Of the supreme and
district courts was passed with . num-
Der Of amendments, the salaries Of the
justices being put back to 81, 600, and
those of the district judges being fixed
at 81, 500.
The bill to create the county of Clear
water was passed by the senate without
amendment. Two irrigation bills wero
worked through in amended form. after
q very stubborn fight.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
without Amendment.

Washington, March 12.--The senate
committee on foreign relations today
agreed to report the Alaskan boundary
treaty with Great Britain without
amendment or change. The arbitra-
ton treaty will be taken up at special
meeting of the committee.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
Pennsylvani. Coal Mine Explosion.

Pennsylvania Coal Mime ExDlosion.
Pittsburg, March 12.-An explosion
occurred in the Berwind White coal
shaft at Dubois, Pa, ct II this morn
in0. There were 100 men at work, and
all but thirty-one got ont The mine
foreman was badly burned. The shaft
il 500 feet deep. All the entombed
miners were rescued this afternoon.
John Graham, Conner Hopkins, Peter
Irwin and Hugh Reynolds were burned,
but their injuries are not thought to b
serious.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
international Bimetallism.

The question of international BIZ
metallism will have early and earnest
attention. It will be my constant en-
deavor to secure it by cooperation with
the other great commercial powers Of
the world. Until that condition is
realized the relative value of silver al
ready coined and that which may here
after be coined must be constantly
kept at par with gold by every resource
at our command.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18

grave importance, are augmented by
the prevailing business conditions, en-
failing idleness upon willing labor and
loss to useful enterprise. The country
is suffering from industrial disturbances
from which speedy relief must be had.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18

Chicago, March 12.-The Great
Northern is about to expend 800, 600
on the improvement of the equipment
of it's passenger trains. These are all
to be vestibuled according to latest and
most improved methods, and new equip
ment will be added.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
Presidential PARTY ArriYAa.

Al 1920 President Cleveland and
sfesldent-elect Mckinley entered the
maln doors. Attention was riveted at
p,iVe On these two central figures. No
Aloley and Cleveland were seated i'm
Ieaiately In front Of the presiding
0llcer' facing the senate and crowd.
\. members Of the house of representa-
"'es niled the entire body of the hall
VI the right side, and on the opposite
area sat senator's and senators-elect.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18

that it was divided into squares, each
under corps of assistants to the gen.
eral floor managers. Here the dancers
enjoyed themselves to their hearts con-
tent
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
Revival WIN D. slew.

Business conditions are not the most
promising. 1t will take time to restore
the prosperity of former years. II we
cannot promptly attain it, we can reso-
lutely turn our faces in that direction,
and aid it's return by friendly legisla-
ton. However troublesome the situa-
ton may appear, congress will not, l
am sure, be found lacking in DISPOSE
tion or ability to relieve as far as legis-
lation can do SO. The restoration of
confidence and the the revival of bust
ness which men of all parties so much
desire, depends more largely upon the
prompt, energetic and intelligent action
of congress than upon any other single
agency that affects the situation.
It is inspiring, too, to remember that
no great emergency in the $50 years of
our eventful national life has ever
arisen that has not been met with wis
dom and courage by the American peo-
pie, with fidelity to their best interests
and highest destiny, and to the honor
of the American name. These years of
glorious history have exalted mankind
and advanced the cause of freedom
throughout the world, and immeasura-
bly, strengthened the precious free in
situations which we enjoy. The people
love and will sustain these institutions.
The greatest aid to our happiness and
prosperity is that we adhere to prin-
ciples upon which the government was
established, and insist upon their faith
full observance. The equality of rights
must prevail and our laws be always
and everywhere respected and obeyed.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
Extra Session Of Congress.

It has been the uniform practice OF
each president to avoid as far as posi-
BILE the converting of congress in extra
session. It is an example which under
ordinary circumstances and in the alb
sence of public necessity. is not to be
commended, but failure to convene
the representatives of the people in ex-
ira session when it involves a neglect
Of public duty places the responsibility
of such neglect upon the executive.
The condition of the public treasury,
as has been indicated, demands the
immediate consideration of congress.
It alone has the power to provide reve-
nue. for the government.
It is evident therefore, that to post
pone action in the presence of SO great
a necessity would be unwise on the
part of the present executive, because
unjust to the interests Of the people.
Our action now will be freer from
mere partisan consideration than if the
question of tariff revision was post
poned until thu regular session of con-
gress. We are nearly two years from a
congressional election, and politics
cannot so greatly distract us as if such
a contest was Immediately pending.
Again, whatever action congress may
take will be given fair opportunity
for trial before the people are called to
pass judgment upon it, and this I con-
slider great essential to rightful and
lasting settlement of the question. In
view Of these considerations, / shall
deem it my duty as president to convene
congress in extraordinary session Mon
day, the 10Th day of March, 1897.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18

presid. reclamation of the outgoing
'''uent' calling an extra session Of
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-18
Trusts and MonopOlies.

The declaration of the party now re-
stored to power has been in the past OPP
posed to all combinations of capital,
organized in trusts or otherwise, to con-
troll arbitrarily the conditions of trade
among our citizens, and it has support
ed such legislation, as we'll, as to pre-
vent the execution of all schemes to
Cypress the people by undue charges on
their supplies or by unjust rates for
the transportation Of their products to
market. This purpose will steadily be
pursued, both by the enforcement of
the law now in existence, and the rec
ommendation and and support of such
new statutes as may be necessary to
carry it into effect.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

No department at Washington JUS
now so asborbs the attention of the
people as the splendidly- growing
formidable navy. 1t is not to the
fgoid laced Annapolis graduates that
the brunt ofthe responsible work falls,
but to the able Department officials,
of whom Disbursing officer F. H.
Stickney is one. A letter from hin,
Says tsa aHt
Having taken Paine's celery
compound for the last few weeks, /
have found it perfect spring remedy,
and been muclr benefited by it. .
Spring is the decisive time in the
life of every person out of health.
1t is an assured fact that stubborn
disorders become quickly curable in
the spring. This is especially true
Of such persistent troubles as rheum-
atism, neuralgia and obstinate kid
ney diseases.
No one, sick or well, can sfford to
sstry'' unoertain remedies In sprinp. or
- @4i.sr tiasr
The dishonesty Of many self-named
spring remedies becomes startlingly
apparent when their results are com
pared with the results obtained from
this accurate, scientific preparation,
Paine's celery compound. The gem.
eral practice among careful people of
purifying the blood and toning op the
nerves in the spring has tempted scores
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

of incompetent persons, schemers and
clerks, with on'y a dangerous smatter,
ling OF medical k lowledgs, to venture
to concoct sc-called spring remedies
| Ia sharp contrast with. these risky
preparations is the one valuable spring
remedy worthy the name in the esti-
nation OF competent persons and
medical authorities, Paine's celery COM
pound. sF
This widely praised and widely prized
remedy really does make people well
! 1t is as far removed, In the minds oi
|, judicious men and women, from al
!; other remedies purporting to accom-
plish equal results, as the north is from
the south. Clear headed professiona
men, business men and the great body
of hard working brain workers al
over the country believe heartily, and
with good reason, in Paine's celery
compound.
Paine's celery compound gets its
s.aunehest endorsement from phys
inians ana scIentlnc men wuu weiU ioa
to verify its claims because OF its dis
coverer, the distinguished yarmouth
college professor, Edward L. Phelps,
M. D., LII. ID. @tae
Nothing will pull tired out, nervous,
"run.down" man or woman out OF the
quag gmire OF sinking health 50 prompt.
ly and firmly as Paine's celery com
pound. "a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
ROYALTY RECEIVED.
A ureat Outpourlng 0rseted Queen Victoria st
sheffield. To-day.

LONDON, England, May 22.--Queen
Victoria's brief visit to Sheffield this
afternoon was made the occasion Of q
great demonstration OF loyalty and af-
ction for the venerable sovereign.
Business was entirely suspended
throughout the day, and through the
judicious expenditure Of $50, 900 appro-
priated by the municipal authorilies
and subscribed BY the citizens, the
smoky town was for the time transform
ed into fairyland. W
IL is estimated that fully 500, 900
people were on the streets, and the
most intense enthusiasm was manifested
wherever the queen made her appear
ance. Earlier In the day and again
this evening, $4,000 children were en-
tertained by the Duke of Norfolk, who
also dispensed hospitality to several
thousand poor aAd aged people.
NEW York, N. T.. HAY, 22.--Hon.
Richard John Seddon. premier OF New
Zealand, sailed for England to-day,
where he he will represent his colony
In the jubilee celebration OF Qaeen
Victoria.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
ORGANIZED LABOR.
English Trades-UnionIsts Watching Court De-
cislons In This Country.

New YORK, N. T., May 22.-That
the English trades-unionists are close
ly watching the attitude Of the courts
in this country towards organized
labor is evidenced in the fact that
letters have been received by labor
leaders here from officials of the Lon
don trades council and English in
dependent labor parties, asking for the
text OF the decision recently rendered
by Judge Sage in the United States
circuit court at Cleveland, on the ap-
plication OF the Consolidated wire
works for an injunction against its
striking employees. Authority Of the
courts to eDjoin strikers and
strikers is just now seriously
occupying the attention OF or
ganized labor in Eogiand, and 1t Is
an interesting coincidence that one OF
the highest courts Of the land, less than
two months ago, took position pre-
cisely in line with that assumed by
Judge Sage, and summary OF whose
decision appears to have been cabled
across the water.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
A DYING WISH.
It VIII Be Carried Out on the Anniversary Of
Fathers Death.

ST. LOUIS. Missouri, May 22.-Ar
unique ceremonial will take place, to
morrow, on the Eads bridge, In pur'
suance Of instructions left by the late
Richard Rosen, just prior to bis death
In December last. His dying wish was
that his body should be cremated and
the ashes scattered to the winds from
the central point OF the bridge. His sop,
Richard D. RoseD, OF Decatur, ILL.,, has
carried out the former part of bis late
fathers wishes, and, tomorrow, viii
dispose Of the ashes Of the deceased 10
the manner indicated. The date
selected is the birthday anniversary Of
the deceased, who for many years was
prominent citizen OF this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22

PrTTsBURG, Penn, May 22-The
first anniversary of theBaptist commits
sion systematic beneficence began this
morning. The commission has charge
of the raising OF the $3.50, 900 necessary
to accept an offer of like sum made
by John d. Rockefeller to cancel the
debt which is now burdening the mis-
sionary societies of the church. Chair
man barbour announced, amidst The
widest demonstrations Of delight, that
the commission found over 5000, 900
and there is no doubt but that the other
$4,000 will be forthcoming. The
delegates sang song of victory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
slIxer serxIce presenfed

BROOKLYN. ~ Y, May 22 The
new armored cruiser, "Brooklyn, >
was. this afternoon, the recipient of a
silver service, the gift Of the people oi
the City of Churches, who thus testify
their appreciation of the honor of be-
ing represented on the high seas by an
American warship. The ceremonies
attendant upon the presentation took
place in the main cabin OF the s.Brook.
lyn," the United States being repre-
sented BY the captain and officers OF
the cruiser, and the city Of Brooklyn
by the mayor, aldermen and high
officials.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-22
DIAMOND sMudGLRRs.
They Were Nabbed On an Incoming Steamer
Before Landing.

New YORK, N. Y, May 20 Two
men, well. dressed, were arrested, this
morning, before they reached the land,
charged with smuggling. They were
passengers on the incoming steamship
"St. Paul. and were E. j. LaDghorn
and Richard Scruggs, of st. Louis.
The inspector declared that they,
themselves, admitted they had tried to
smuggle $4,000 worth of diamonds.
Scruggs and Langhorn went to Eng
land to sell patent on calculating
machine. They received $1,000, 900
for it in London. The customs Off
GERS found both diamonds and jewelry
sewed in the belts which the men wore.