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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
WELBURN'S SHORTCOMINGS.
Affairs Of the Internal Revenue COllec
tor Worse Than First Supposed.

Affairs Of the Internal Revenue COllec
tor Worse Than First Supposed.
San Francisco, July 6.-Investiga-
ton into the affairs of the Office of the
collector of internal revenue for this
district reveals much worse condition
of things than was at first supposed.
E. G. Atkins, the dummy" deputy,
has admitted under oath that he &C.
cepted an appointment from 0. M.
Welburn, under promise to give the
ex-collector the full salary attached to
the Office, which is $1,000 per annum.
Besides drawing checks for expenses for
larger amounts than required, Welburn
is accused of having absolved favorite
liquor-dealers from payment of their
federal licenses, and being guilty of
various other Irregularities. In order
to get at the facts, the books and ac-
counts of every attached Office are be-
ing examined, and it is apparent that
the Office was conducted in shocking
" loose manner. Two dismissals, Chief
Deputy Loupe and Bookkeeper Chinn.
are confidently expected as the result
of the Investigation, though neither is
suspected of dishonesty.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
THE MURDERED CHILD FOUND
1t Was Buried Near the Foot Of Mont
gOmery Gulch.

1t Was Buried Near the Foot Of Mont
gomery Gulch.
Portland, Or, July AT last the
story of SANDY" Soper's local crime is
complete.
When the murderer arrived in Mis-
souri,, to answer for the murder of his
former wife and two children there,
about six years ago, he wrote to his
heart-broken wife here, to the effect
that when he deserted her, on the 10th
of last April, taking their 2-year-oh
child with him, he killed it and buried
the remains. Search was made for the
little body, and it was found near the
mouth of Montgomery gulch covered by
a comparatively thin layer OF earth. 1t
was identified by its raiment, which
was the same it had on when taken
from home by it's inhuman father on
its death journey.
The coroner's inquest but added to
the horror of the crime.
The child had been buried alivel
DR.. Kessler. in his evidence, showed
concluslively that Soper attempted to
strangle the little one, and as it re-
Taxed into unconsciousness believed he
had accomplished his horrible work.
The murderer then proceeded to bury
the body. A hollow grave was dug and
the still unconscious infant placed in
it. The child's cap was then drawn
over its face and dirt and brush piled
upon the body. Soper then left the
scene. Hardly had he reached the top
of the trail, according to DR.. Kessler,
before the child revived, and working
its baby hand free from the weight OF
dirt and debris holding it down, tore
away the cap from its face in an effort
to gain breath. Its baby strength was,
however, insufficient to raise the load
pressing the poor little body down.
That the child struggled is shown IN
the contorted position Of the limbs as
the child lay in its rude grave. The
verdict of the coroner's jury was death
from strangulation and suf1ocatlon,
charging Soper with murder.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
GOLD CONVENTION.
hiners and Mine-Owners in Session In
Denver, Colo.

Denver, Colo.
Denver, July 9.-The first interna-
tional gold mining convention opened
today. The most important action of
t0day's session was the adoption of a
rule excluding politics from the consid
Grafton of the convention. A perma-
nent organization was effected with ex-
Governor Prince, of New Mexico, as
president.
In point Of numbers the convention
will satisfy the expectations of it's most
ardent supporters. There are 600 del
egates in the city, representing 20
states in all sections of the Union. The
Broadway theater, in which the con-
gress convened, was handsomely dec
Grated with national emblems and BAN
ners.
At 1880 O'Clock B. F. Hunter, chair
man of the executive committee, called
the convention to order. After prayer
by Rev. M. A. Ellis, Secretary Irwin
Mahon read the call. Actin Mayor
Scobey welcomed the delegates on be-
half of the city, and was followed by
Governor Alva Adams, temporary chair
man, who delivered an address of well
come with the explanation of the pur-
poses of the convention.
A committee was chosen to draft a
memorial to congress to create depart
ment OF mines and mining, with place
in the cabinet.
At the afternoon session, Mr.. Scott, of
Omaha, chairman of the credentials
| committee, reported that there were no
contests, and that the committee had
invited all who were interested in min
ing to become delegates and participate
in the discussions. The report was
unanimously adopted.
B. f. Hunter, chairman of the COM
mittee ON organization and order of
business, recommended Bradford Prince,
OF New Mexico, for permanent presi-
dent; David T. Littler, of Illinois,
John Dern, of Utah, and General Alex
Barrara as -presidents-at- large, and
that each state select vice-president
and member of the executive commit
tee from its delegation. Hon. Irwin
Mahon, of Colorado, was named as per-
manent secretary, and o. w. Crawford,
of Illinois, as assistant. 1t was also rec
commended that all discussions be con-
fined to mines, mining and kindred
subjects, and that every state, territory
or foreign nation be allowed 10 votes,
providing they have that many dele
gates present; if not, then one vote for
each delegate. The report was adopted.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
A DESCENT ON HAWAII
Said to Be the Intention of
Japanese Government.
A NAVAL FLEET FITTING OUT
According to q Japanese Newspaper
Preparations Are Being Made
Send Troops to the Islands.


Preparations Are Being Made
Send Troops to the Islands.
San Francisco, July 9.-The Japan
Herald, commenting upon the Ha-
waiian situation, editorially says:
The ominous calm which is now
prevailing regarding the Hawaiian
question is not difficult to interpret,
and any one who runs may read, not
withstanding the secrecy which attends
the preparations of the Japanese gov
eminent for descent upon the Ha-
waiian islands.
That this is their aim is evident,
and unless their claims are fully met
and promises of future good behavior
are made regarding the Sandwich is
lands, we shall soon hear that the flag
OF Japan has replaced that of the pres
ent shaky republic.
That the Japanese government has
just claim against the Hawaiian repub-
lie is beyond question. That the Jap
anese will press the claim there is not
doubt. Who will take sides with
Hawaii? America? What will be the
result? The Japanese population now
on the Sandwich islands is about 49,
900, say. Eighteen thousand of them
are men, and those men are practical
soldiers, and have been through their
conscIlot term in the army. To send
over two or three large transports with
the necessary arms, ammunition, field
guns, etc., is the easiest thing possible.
"With Japan's large fleet of mer
chant ships as transports, its large coal
fields to draw its coal supplies from,
backed up by it's warships, which are
now in excellent repair, and soon to be
augmented by it's formidable battle
ships, Juji-Kan and Yashima- Kan, and
its strong fleet of torpedo-boats, Amer
lea could not land single man in the
Hawaiian islands. They would meet
the fate of the Chinese on board the
Kowshring in the late war.
"There are only two harbors worthy
of the name in the Sandwich islands
Honolulu and Hilo, and these, the only
possible landing places, would be
seized upon by Japan before America
could think of moving, by the troops
who would be drawn from those who
are already there as migrants"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
BURNED AT SEA.
4 Story Of Marine Disaster on the Bar.
BADGES Coast.

New York, July 8.-Seventeen ship
wrecked sailors who just arrived here
On the Prince line steamship Sandman
Prince, from South America and West
India ports, tell of battle with that
most dreaded Of all enemies at sea,
FIRE. The men embarked at Barbados,
having been forwarded from there by
the American consul. They belonged to
the American ship Belle of Bath, which
was burned at sea on June 18, about
$50 miles eastward of Barbados. Their
trip was one which they are never
likely to forget.
The Belle of Bath left this port
June 2, clearing for Hong Kong with a
cargo Of case oil. All went well until
June 9, when the first weeks journey
was at an end. The ship was sailing
along in fairly good weather, when sud-
denly it sprung leak. Captain Curtis
ordered all hands to the pumps prompt
ly. The water gained upon them
steadily. and every moment it looked
as if the vessel would 60 to the bottom.
After "a hours of constant work the
water was reduced in the hold, but the
leak could not be stopped, and the crew
worked in relays for nine days pumping
the water out.
When the men were almost exhausted
On Friday afternoon and some of them
were On the verge of collapse the cry Of
"fre" rang through the ship. First
Mate Cod detected little clouds of smoke
coming from the forecastle, and quickly
sounded the alarm. Captain Curtis,
who was below, snatching few min
utes' sleep, sprang on deck and ordered
the matches closed down. In few
minutes dense clouds of smoke were is
suing from the forecastle, accompanied
by flames The fire was shooting high
in the air, and famed by breeze, was
threatening the whole ship.
Captain Curtis realized at once that
his ship VISA doomed, and that to en-
deavor to fight the fire would be useless
and dangerous. Boats were hastily pro.
visioned. The order was given by the
captain to lower them at once. With
marvellous rapidity the flames spread
all over the ship, and the men were
forced to make haste to get into the
boats. The boats dropped away to lee
ward, and the men were put to the
oars and rowed away to safe distance.
By this time the ship was blazing
furnace. The flames had reached the
oil and burst out from every part of the
vessel. When the flames had eaten
their way into the hold tremendous
explosion was heard. The decks of the
ship few up and the sides burst, and a
great body of smoke and flame filled
the air. It took perhaps half an houl
to finish the work. When the smoke
died away the men in the yawl could
see the Belle of Bath had been burned
to the waters edge.
A heavy sea was running, and with
every sweep of the oars the little life
boat was in imminent danger of being
swamped. Under light canvas 12O
miles were made. and after "a hours
struggling in the rough waters, land
was sighted. It was early Sunday
morning. and the crew uttered prayer
for their escape.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15

Anacortes, WASH, July 6.-Robert
Wolf, packing company night watch
man, has mysteriously disappeared.
He was seen in the evening when he
went on duty. In the morning nothing
could be found Of Wolf or the dory that
be used. His clothing was found on
the beach. It is thought by the fisher
men that the dory went adrift. and
that Wolf was drowned in an attempt
to swim after it. Wolf was bachelor,
Is years old, and had lived in Anacor-
tes Tor several years
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
A NARROWING STORY
Yellow Fever on a Pacific
Mail Steamer.
SUPPRESSED BY OFFICERS
Board, While the Passengers
Were Sick and Dying.


New York, July 6.-Passengers who
arrived tonight on the steamship Al
lianca tell a narrowing story of their
experience aboard the Pacific Mail
steamer City of Para, which left Pana-
ma for San Francisco May Is last. It
seems that three days after clearing
the isthmus yellow fever broke out
among the crew and passengers Of the
Pacific liner, which caused panic
aboard, and resulted in the death of
the commander of the vessel, Captain
Martersen. Three-fourths of the pas
sengers, it is said, were attacked by the
disease, and at least dozen found wa
terry graves. When the vessel finally
reached San Francisco, the facts of the
terrible voyage were suppressed, and
the sickness and deaths were attributed
to tropical dysentery. But the passen
gers who came here tonight say that
the symptoms were plainly those of yell
low fever.
The disease was raging on the 18TH
mus, but when the passengers went on
board the City of Para they were told
by the officers that they need have no
fear. There was no effort at fumiga-
ton. and when Mrs. Captain Mitchell,
wife of an Englishman commanding one
of the vessels of the Chilean line, ap-
peared on the City of Para, heavily
yelled, there was no uneasiness. Three
days out she died from the so-called
tropical dysentery. She was buried at
sea, and the next to be taken down was
Captain Martersen. Before he died,
the fever had spread all over the ship.
In the first cabin and steerage alike the
yellow death went, and how many were
Frustrated will probably never be
known. The officers suppressed every
scrap of news they could, and DR.. Rem
zin insisted on his original diagnosis.
At Punta Arenas, the Echeveria fam
lily, one of the richest in Costa Rica,
took passage on the City of Para, not
knowing that yellow jack was raging
on board. The vessel proceeded on it's
voyage. Up the coast there were two
or three funerals day, and those who
were not affected were panic-stricken.
After much pleading, a number of
passengers were put ashore at Corinto
and San Jose de Guatemala. 1t is al
legged that the officers of the vessel sup
piled the passengers with spoiled meat,
and this is believed to have aided the
yellow fever to spread.
At San Salvador, a band came
aboard, and while the passengers were
still sick and dying, the musicians
gave fve-hour concerts daily.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
A GIFT BY THE STATE.
Silver Service Presented to the Battle
ship Oregon.

Silver Service Presented to the Battle
ship Oregon.
Portland, Or, July 8.-The magnifi-
cent silver service secured by the cit
liens of the state, as a testimonial to
the battle-ship Oregon, was formally
presented by Governor Lord, on behalf
of the people, to Captain Albert c.
Barker, commanding the battle-ship
and representing the officers and crew
of the Oregon, yesterday afternoon at
the Armory.
The silver service was conspicuously
displayed on large table, resting amid
the folds of an American flag. All the
naval and military officers were in full
uniform.
A conspicuous feature of the cere-
mony was the presence of 200 sailors,
taken from the crews of the two mont
tors, now Lying in the harbor. They
were clad in their summer dress suits
of spotless white, and presented an ex-
ceedingly attractive appearance.
The battalion of sailors was drawn
up in line on the west side Of the i'm
mense drill-room of the Armory, and,
as Governor Lord, with the committee
and naval and army officers, came in at
the main entrance, the shrill piping of
q whistle brought the line to present,
while the distinguished visitors and
others marched in the center of the
hall.
The presentation was made by Gov
ernor VIM. p. Lord. The response was
by Captain Albert C. Barker. COM
handing the battle-ship Oregon. When
he had finished his address, accepting
the testimonial, he was loudly ap-
plauded, and moment after the pre-
sentation ceremonies came to close
with three rousing cheers for Oregon
and the flag. Immediately after the
floor was cleared of tables and chairs,
the silver service carefully cared for,
and the announcement made that the
battalion of sailors would give an ex-
hibition drill. This proved to be a
great feature. The precision with
which the men responded to trumpet
orders astonished the spectators, and at
the close of each evolution the sailors
we're heartily applauded. Some of the
movements were exceedingly graceful,
particularly the calisthenic exercise
with guns, and the admirable perform
ance was watched with the closest at
tentiOn.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
To Prepare for a Fair.

Spokane, WASH, July 6.-The COM
mittee soliciting for the annual fruit
fair decided today that the required
amount was practically assured, and it
would go ahead with the preparations
for the fair. Twenty citizens have
signed a S., 600 guarantee against the
possibility of loss. In addition to this,
business men and others have contrib
uted cash fund of between 81 900 and
S., 200. Many cash prizes will be
offered. Exhibits are coming from
Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon
and British Columbia. Excursions will
be run from the Northwest and the
East Many Eastern commission and
railroad men are coming. The fair
will last IL days.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15

Pittsburg, July Three boilers at
the salt works Of Haller, Beck q Co,
in Allegheny, exploded at 8 O'Clock
this morning. Two men were killed
and one badly wounded. The explo-
sion wrecked the plant and set the
works on fire. The cause Of the explo-
NON is not known.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
THE MINNESOTA CYCLONE.

Fourteen People Lost Their Lives in
the Recent Storm.
Duluth, Mimi, July 9.-Fourteen
people are known to have been killed IN
the cyclones and cloudbursts in this
section yesterday and today. The
storm was general, and it is impossible
to estimate the amount of damages with
any degree of certainty. The cyclone,
which was central near Glenwood, was
the worst that ever struck the state.
The telegraph lines are down on each
side of there, and particulars are hard
to get.
The trainmen say number OF other
houses were blown from their founda-
tions by the storm, and undoubtedly
more lives are lost.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15

Ashland, Wis, July 9.-One of the
fiercest wind storms this region has
ever experienced ragged last night and
this morning. Several buildings were
unroofed. Great damage was done on
the south shore Of Lake Superior be-
tween here and Duluth. The dams at
Oriental and the mouth Of Cranberry
river have been washed out and H.
600, 900 feet of logs set af1oat in Lake
Superior.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
Forestry Regulations Approved.

Washington, July 6.-The forestry
regulations, approved by Commissioners
Hermann, of the general land office,
and which were announced some days
ago, have been approved and promui-
gated by Secretary Bliss.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15

W0bhih tOhs
The Ferndale cheese factory has be-
gun operations.
Cosmopolis shipped 40 cars of lumber
East within one week.
Mango is prevalent among the range
horses in Garfield county.
The Ellensburg cheese factory is
making between 500 and 600 pounds Of
cheese day.
A circus is gladdening the hearts Of
the small boys throughout the Big
Bend country.
LeRoi Mining Company, Of Spokane,
declared its fifteenth dividend. The
dividend is $4,000.
Terry Clancy, section foreman near
Buckley, was struck by freight train
and probably fatally injured.
A number of the Officials and in
mates of the state penitentiary are sick
with tonsilitis, but the epidemic is not
feared.
Judge Richardson, of the superior
court, for Spokane, has decided that
person cannot be incarcerated to b
held as a witness in trial.
The receiver of the Central Wash
ington estimates that that road will
haul at least 1900, 900 bushels Of
wheat from the Big Bend this fall.
Senator Wilson has telegraphed to
friends on Gray's harbor that the
amount of the appropriation for the
Gray's harbor jetties is $3.50, 900, and
not $500, 900, nor 100000. as has
been published.
State Grain Inspector Wright il con-
sidering the advisability of making
provisions for inspecting corn importa-
tions from Eastern states During tho
last year large shipments of corn have
come in, because the low price Of that
cereal compared with oats. which was
not subject to inspection. The inno-
walton is proposed both for purposes Of
revenue and to ascertain the amount
of grain thus consumed.
Because Of the cloudburst on Mill
creek, in Walla Walla county, the lish
are dying by hundreds. They come 70
the surface Of the muddy water, appar-
entity sufEocating, and in . few minutes
leave the water entirely to die by the
hundreds, on the rocks, too exhausted
evidently, to return to the stream foot
or two away. The dead hsh are thick
They are fine ones, too, many Of them
being IL and IA inches long.
m uo,i~r.v H~;dev Qevhnp
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15

Hartsville, Tenn, July 8.-A fright
full boiler explosion occurred on the
farm Of w. A. Allen this afternoon, by
which nine people were killed and five
badly injured. Some Of the victims
were mangled beyond recognition, and
pieces Of the boiler were blown 700
Yards.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15

Washington, July 9.-For the pur-
nose of more effective administration
and protection, the forest reservations
west Of the Rocky mountains has been
divided into two districts. Those in
California and Arizona are one, and
those in Oregon and Washington the
other.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15

The 10Th anniversary of the wedding
n Jonathan Kaufman and his wife was
recently celebrated at their home, in
Pulaski, Pa. They have had eight
children. all Of whom are living.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
+. Yellow Jack Again.

San Francisco, July 6.-The Pacific
Mail steamer Acapulco arrived this
morning from Panama flying the yell
low flag. four deaths having occurred
on board from the pernicious fever.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
The Pittsburg Accident.

Laughter is an enemy to malice,
foe to scandal, and friend to virtue.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-07-15
NORTHWEST BREVITIES
Evidence of Steady Growth
and Enterprise.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
From All the Cities and Tewns 81
the Thriving Sister States

Mayville's new church is said to be
The handsomest one in Gillian county.
Ben Ross, of Gordon Creek, recently
turned out 65 railroad ties in 10 hours.
There is quite demand for home
steads in Lane county by intending set
tiers.
The Siuslaw agricultural society has
decided to hold fair at Lorraine hall,
on October 10 and 16.
I The Western Union has received In
Astoria 1875 miles Of wire for the new
line to be constructed between Astoria
and Portland.
A rock-drilling contest for $3.50
side has been arranged to take place at
Sumpter between men of the Bonanza
and Rachael mines.
Joseph, in Wallowa county, has long
been without saloon, but the council
at its latest meeting voted in favor Of
granting license.
1t is said that grouse and sage hens
will be plentiful in Grant county this
year. The season has been favorable
for their Matching and rearing.
The Dalles has the firemen's tourna-
ment this fall, and the enterprising
school board is talking of delaying the
opening of school week on that ao-
count.
The steel cells and all necessary ma
terial for making the interior of Grant
county's Jail secure have arrived in
Canyon City and are being put to-
gether.
Five United States fish commission
ers will soon visit Pelican bay and Har-
ney lake, to make an examination of
those waters and see what the chance
is for putting in fish.
There were shipped by the O. R. 8
N. Company during the past shipping
season 10, 800 crates of strawberries
an increase over last year of $500
crates. One-third of the shipments
were made to Montana markets.
An Astoria paper says the fact that
the British ship Duchalburn was una
BILE to secure but about 1, 500 cases Of
salmon for England when she expected
to have had 100000 cases is good evil
dence that the price of salmon is on the
rise.
In 1891 the state of Oregon brought
suit against Baker county for back
taxes amounting to about $4,000. Al
ter fiye years Of litigation Referee B.
F. Bonham. appointed by the supreme
court, has rendered his findings to the
effect that Baker county must pay all
but about So, 900. barred by the statute
of limitations.