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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
The Official Paper Of San Juan County
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1897

IT is emo ugh to make a crocodile
weep to witness the efforts of the Fra
ser river cannery philanthropists at
Olympia, in behalf of the gill net fish
ermen of this state.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Seattle, WASH,
Monday, Jan. 18th, 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of Superior
Court, at Friday Harbor, Washington, on
Saturday, February 9th, 1897, viz:
RACHEL s. DILL.
Homestead appli alton No. Il, 1892, for
the Lot Sec. Tp.34 N r W.: Sc Ne
Sec. l, TIP. 81 R2W
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
George HI. Hastings. Bartholomew
Clancy, Thomas Graham and James
Cousins, all of Richardson, Washington.
WIN. ID. O'TooLE. Register.
First publication Jan. 21st, 1897.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18

Ripans Tabules.
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18


This elegant steamer runs through
the Archipelago De Haro, Daily, Leav-
ing WhatcOm at a. m. on Monday.
Wednesday and Friday, calling at Cot
tonwoOd, Olga, Newhall, East Sound,
Orcas. West Sound, and arrives at Fri
day Harbor at 12:45 p. m. Leaves Fri
day HarbOr with the mail at / b. m.
for Anacortes, stopping at Pt. Stanley,
Thatcher, Decatur, Nedro and Guemes
and arrives at Anacortes at $40 D. m.
Leaves Anacortes at q. m. on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday, for the
above named points arriving at Friday
Harbor at 1890 p. m. Leaves Friday
Harbor at p. M. and arrives at What
com at Z p. m.
For Freight and Passenger rates, APP
ply on board.
A. NEWHALL, : Owner.
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1897-05-05

paais, GO Sabre alt. Die 8raut lag
auf ben Sob trant i'm Bette unb cine
'balbe Stunbe, nadbem bic feierli4e
9anbluns pollsoeen tuar, CAB lie ben
@eift auf. Mnna paata mar bon III
rem @atten sei4ieben unb 5tpar Dor
nunmebr 30 Sabren. sic pobnte bas
mails in Der Gben<@ trabe unb in berz
felben Wobnuns ftart lie. 9obbes
ipar ibr nd&iter Na@bar. 3pii&en
9eiben enitpidelte iia Elm freunbi&aftz
li9es Werbdltntb bas i'm Qaufe Der
3ett fi9 in 2iebe pertpanbelte. SIM
Sabre 1876 berlobten ii4 8eibe uno
Der Sag Der 9o@aeit tpuroe feftsefebt,
Da ertrantte 9obbes unb bic 9rau<
Jung mubte per14pben tperben. @s
tpurbe no9mals Der Srauunsstao an
eefeBt, ba itarb Der @ater Der 8raut.
unb aus Der 9o@oeit purbe pieoer
ni4ts. Minoeitens IL Mal tpuroen
bic @orbereitungen fit bic 9o&aeit
setroffen, aber pie bur@ Elm @erbansz
nib purbe ME ettpas aus Der 9o43eit.
Die 9erlobuns bauerte boue 20 Sabz
re. Quf Oitern foQte iebt enbli4 bic
@erlobuns enben. bod audi biesmal
tpurbe ni9ts baraua Srau Paais
ertrantte, unb Der Mrat ertldrte. baB
f0nne. Sic bat tbren 8rduti9am
brinsenb, ben Dunf@ tbres 2ebens gu
erfiilen ,tnb lie gu feiner Trau gu maz
@en. 9tes ge14ab AUDI fofort, unb
furae 2eit bnrnuf itdrb tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
There is No Hurry.

There is the best of authority for
the part Of anyone who wishes to seek
his fortune in Alaska Take it easy,
restrain the ambition, wait, till spring
and then if you go equip yourself thor
oughly unless you wish to perish. This
advice is found in recent statements
made by one who knows from expert
ence what he is talking about Prof.
G. f. Lindemann is the authority re-
ferred to. He explored a good deal OF
the upper Yukon riyefh.istTiet in 1871
and 1873. He had also had experience
in the mines of South Africa, Aus
tralia, Peru and Dutch Guiana and in
the mines of this seeuntry, Fbr TIRES
years he traversed the region toward
which the stampede of fortune hunters
is now directed. Accordingly what he
has to say concerning it isyofsvalue as
well as of interest. SF
Il found" says the professor. stthat
the mineral zone extends east and
west, instead of northeast and south
west. The informatfons are of an
earlier period in the earth's history
than are those familiar within the
limits of the United States proper |
noted five distinct strata the upper and
thinnest one being. 80 feet thick |
think that the entire country is mineral
territory, and the entire Alaska range
gold bearing, the placers being found
on every stream leading from the range
on either side The ledgeSa are Sof ire
mendous width, but the gold bearing
rock is of low grade and cannot be
profitably worked without the aid of
capital. There is territory. enough to
accommodate 100000 people and yet
give every man five square miles of
ground. Were 100000 people to go there
every year for 10 years not all the min
eral land would be covered
| He strongly urges that prospectors
wait until next year and then go pre-
pared for hardships. New ground
must he taken up far from the present
| settlements and to do this in safety de-
mands careful preparations. While be-
/ lieving that there is a great future for
mining men within the mineral bearing
regions of Colorado. Utah, Idaho. Wy
oming and other Western States and
/ Territories he does not advise against
| Alaskan venture. If a man be strong
and willing to endure hardships there
are opportunities for profit in Alaska
with small capital.
There need be no hurry. however.
for as good districts for prospecting
will exist untouched by white men
years after this Klondyke stampede is
over When railroads are built. steam
1 boat facilities found and the civiliz "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
The American Soldier OF TODAY.

Lord Brougham once said: Let the
soldier be abroad if he WILL he can DO
nothing in this age" 1t was Broug-
hams idea that the schoolmaster was
doing away With all necessity for the
soldier. It's long view ahead to the
millennium but to Brougham the dis
tance seemed short. The schoolmaster
is abroad in the land. The day when
all of honor and glory consisted in war
and the pomp and prepara-
ton thereof is past. The
soldier. however, is not thing of
the past nor will be until physical force
is no longer an influence in the govern
ment of mankind. But the soldier of
today is a different factor than when
Brougham uttered those words a half
century age. AT that time it would
not have been thought possible that a
country having so few regular troops
could have experienced what this coun-
try did in the civil war. The soldier of
today in this country outside our
small standing army, has met the
schoolmaster and receives his first
training at the latter's hands. He
comprehends not only whyehe is a SOL
dier but why he should be. He is not
out of touch with the duties of the
civilian nor out of sympathy with the.
arts of peace one of which he considers
the military training he seeks to obtain
This training when obtained under
proper conditions makes him better
citizen. On him the nation places its
chief reliance for protection in time of
trouble. This is country where
Brougham's idea could have found its
fulfilment. were such a thing possible
at this time. But here has been found
the citizen soldier at his best. the sol
der qualified to-.fght when necessity
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

ton of the country advanced there Will
then be even better opportunities for
gold hunting in Alaska than in the
present conditions.
Professor Lindemann is of the firm
opinion that Alaska can never be pop
ulated as are the mining regions of the
United States proper. The climate is
against it. The people there will have
to adopt the manners and many GUS
toms of the Eskimo tribes. The matter
of wages. he thinks, will soon settle
down to a small figure and the life will
be more arduous to the iaboring man
than is that of similar classes here"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
A Business Investigation.

An important service has been per-
formed for the business interests of this
country by Edward E. Poor. president of
the National Park Bank, whose investi-
cations of the financial and industrial
conditions OF the United States Were
summarized in the Press of yesterday
These Investigations in the various states
were conducted with the greatest care
ana without reference to particular sec
tons. Letters were sent to business mer
everywhere. regardless of their political
beliefs or financial views. and their re-
Plies were made the basis for the conelu-
sion reached by Mr.. Poor that; The sit
uatlon Is phenomenal, and IL is without
parallel. My questions were sent to
- different states, exclusive of the
Pacific coast states. and the answers de-
note situation that betokens an aston,
ishinB revival in business. Crops are
abundant labor is better employed, and
the general sentiment is one of conf
dence. Not only is business improved
but there is a fixed opinion that the i'm
provement viii be permanent"
These Were the questions which he adj
dressed to his correspondents:
First-What Is the general sentiment in
your vicinity regarding the future of
business?
Second-Has the sentiment. in your
opinion, good basis, or is It the express
sion of peoples hopes?
Third-What are the crop prospects in
your vicinity?
Fourtn-Are your manufacturers well
and proitably employed?
Fifth-What relation does the employed
bear 10 the unemployed one year ago?
Sixth-Has the silver question" gained
or lost ground in your neighborhood.
The classification of the replies showed:
In answer to question !, eighty-three
Indicated "A greatly improved condition.
seven an opposite condition.
Question 2, seventy-nine, a substantial
and permanent basis of Improvement;
seven, a hopeful one; four. no improve
ment.
Question 8, eghty-nine, better crops
and prospects than for years.
Question A. siXty-seVen, manufacturers
well and profitaby employed; nine, doing
fairly well; five, doing poorly.
Question ., siXty-three, labor better
employed than last year. more work and
higher wages; twenty-five, no change:
two, unfavorable.
Question 6. thirty-three. silver question
had lost ground; twenty-one, ii had
gained; twenty-nine. no change; seven.
strong silver. al
The result in detail of the classification
of replies shows that on the Pacific slope
better conditions prevail than in MANY
years with Is to 40 per cent more bust
ness done. good crops, wooden mills busy
and. in Washington. not an idle manu-
featuring plant. Texas shows more
building than in the last five years. with
prices of cattle, sheep and wool better
that prosperity is killing the silver craze
and Virginia that there is work for ey-
erybody who wants it. Michigan s
doubtful about silver, but Louisiana saws
that silver has lost ground. Illinois re-
ports an extraordinary increase in the
sale of agricultural implements. Kansas
says silver is forgotten while the enor-
harvested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Some may remember the talk excited
by the visit of a man named Ahlwar1t
to this country on a mission of Jew
batting. The interest in him was ex-
ccedingly short-lived and he now is
running a little cigar shop in Berlin.
But for little brief opportunity to re
new his old career and chance to pose
him, Debs would be almost forgotten
and the time is not far distant when ne
will be. If he concludes his adventures
with the ownership of a little cigar
store he will indeed be, lucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
Clcnr the Way

For the escape from the system OF its
waste and debris. which, If retaineu'
would vitiate the bodily fluids and over
throw health That important ehanhe'
of exit. the bowels, may be kept periec'-
iy free from distractions by using Tue
non-griping, gently acting and agreeao'e
cathartic Hostetter's Stomach Bitters'
which not only libcrates impurities. ou'
invigorates the lining of the intestinS'
canal. when weakened by constipatioA
or the unwise use of violent purgatseS
The stomach liver and urinary Organs
are likewise reinforced and aroused -
healthful action by this benefcent s LULU
and corrective. and every organ, noe,;;
muscle and nerve experiences SHARE
its invigorating influence. UnobJecIinya-
able, thorough. most genial ana wnT ~
some medicinal stimulant, and DIVINE
efficacy to botanic sources exclusNes,S
is the remedy best adapted to nousenu ns
use. on account of its safety, VIDE seops
and speedy action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

ueIIldHuS out VINO seeks ana lHuS lIlc
rewards Of life in the paths of peace.
1t would be useless to argue that this
one be believed should he assert that
the soldier of the National Guard Is
the finest specimen of soldier from a
purely military standpoint The mill
tary training compulsory in Germany
probably better equips the subject for
military service but in this country the
soldierly training required has been re-
dueed to the minimum compatible with
safety. thoughin sodoing Vt has not been
stripped Of any of its intrinsic i'm
portance. The annual encampments
of the State militia mean something
Those who see only the display and the
jollity insepara BILE from the gathering
together of so many men on pleasant
terms with each other are sometimes
quick to assume that it is a midsum-
mer holiday for a lot of men at the ex-
pense of the State, at least they assume
to think SO, though as a matter of fact
it is doubtful if they really do. A mo-
ment's reflection would convince them
to the contrary. The men who make
up the several companies of the Ma
tonal Guard devote. in the course of
year, a good deal of time and atten-
ton to the duties required in the SER
vice and if they perfect themselves i'm
target practice. as many of them do,
much more of their time and effort is
required. The tour of camp duty is NOT
would care to undergo. But there IS
no occasion to dwell on this feature
for it is generally recognized that the
work done by the militia is not only
necessary under existing conditions but
is creditable in most instances, also
that it is necessary to have at least
annual encampments.
What the men of the Maine Guard
accomplish With the means provided is
tiiN 1NotolN VI IHiCL lHlCltSl DIT lUlS
time. And While the men have not as
yet got the swing of things it is but
fair TO assume from the past. from
what has been accomplished in the drill
halls and at the rifle ranges and from
the reports of the Inspections that the
troops will make a creditable appear
ance and a gratifying advance in pro-
ficiency in the few days accorded to
them. This much we do know: the
men at the head of the State troops
are recognized as ably equipped for the
performance of their several duties.
Adjutant General Richards is not only
qualified by experience to judge of
merit, but also to encourage and de-
velop it in 50 far as it is possible for
man in his position to do Colonels
Kendall and Philbrook are not novices
and their excellent work in the past
and the beneficial influence they have
with the men are appreciated general
ly. From the Governor down the spirit
manifested has been helpful to the
good of the service. There also, ami
very naturally as result of efforts 40
encourage it, has been noticed an adj
vance in the esprit de corps, in the per
sonnet of the troops and we expect if
the weather is propitious that the an
nual encampment of 1898 will surpass
in many respects its predecessors, that
Maine will demonstrate that she has as
fine types of the American soldier If
today as can be found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
At the big mills of the company, in

At the big mills of the company IN
Lincoln. a new paper machine is being
put in: this monster mechanism VIII
make 80 tons daily of product when
viii be liz inches wide.-one OF the
largest in New England. With TINS
machine will be 80 four-foot dryers.
Supt. Jones is just now preparing 10
so abroad to look into the European
export trade. his company having pre-,
pared to engage largely in this branes
of the business in the future. He VIZ
sail on Wednesday next from NeW
York in the steamer ST. Louis. Of Inc
American line, and will be in Europe
for several weeks. $s,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
An Edged Tool.
portland Advertiser.)

Debs has been enjoined again. this
time from interfering with the manage
ment Of a West Virginia company.
How Debs was interfering, unless by
exhorting the company's employees to
join the strike, is not explained. but II
this Is ALL ii is to be said that the right
of free speech is one to be jealousy
guarded. 1t could be wished that the
injunction remedy were resorted To less
freely. 1t is an edged tool, and il ~
Liable to cut both ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
9ailg &snafbtt journal.
rERms: 500 PER YEAR.

No notice whatever will be taken OF un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au.
gusta, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

recent action. Imperial federation is
Very well, but may prove an 'iridescent
dream" after all. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
may pose as the hero of the hour fathe
time being. No one, however. knows
better than he that a desire to weld to-
gether the different members of the en-
pire is not the only object of the English
premier's new policy. 1t is not alone 10y
atty to the crown that has won the day;
the pocket of the British merchant has
also triumphed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
~ : = ,
A report that Mr.. Dana SIfati

A4eport that Mr.. Dana lfai resigned
as editor of the Sun leads that eminen.
journalist to remark in his paper that
the report is a falsehood and he clinches
the denial with the statement that He
can still be found doing business at
the old stand, and the man does not
live who can say that he has seen him,
there or elsewhere, turn his back either
upon a friend or a foe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Another liquor cure is reported. |.
taihed from a horse into the blood of
which alcohol has previously been in
iactaI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Several of the Waterville wheelmen
have made their wheels into sort of
moving harpS by stretching rubber
bands around the frame work. The
vibrations of these bands, when the
wheel is III notion gave sound very
similar to the sound of harp-strings.
They serve 10 warn the pedestrian
fully as well as the regular bell. for
the sound can be heard at some dis
lance and the nearer, attracted by the
popularity of it, is more prone to turn
around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
England MADE in Germany
On. Y. Tribune.)

While the consolidation of the empire
was doubtless one of the reasons which
prompted the government of Lord Sails
pury to reverse the policy which. less
than two years ago. 1t had proclaimed Ia
the world through Loru Ripon at that
time secretary for the colonies, it was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
Even Leedy Sees Prosperity.
(Kansas Clty JournalD

Prosperity is returning rapidly In
Kansas that even Governor Leedy can no
longer deny it. Financially" confesses
the governor. Kansas is perhaps in the
best condition of any state in the Union.
We trust this candid utterance may not
cost Mr.. Leedy a denomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Philadelphia Ledger: Maine observes
the close season for moose SO rigorous
ly that a young man who shot one of
the animals out of season is thought
lucky to escape with $1,000 fine. instead
of four months imprisonment Under
the well-enforced game laws of that
State big game is increasing so fast
that K is beginning to be something of
nuisance, as the deer break into the
farmers fields and spoil the crops. but
that is matter easily regulated.
The valuable point is that protection
protects these because the authorities
enforce the laws, and it is quite in con-
trast with the small encoura cement the
guardians of fish and game in Penn
sylvania receive in their efforts to en-
force the laws in this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

One of the latest Klondyke finds"
was all that remained, to tell of three
miners frozen to death on their way
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Think of it. In July the number of
failures was the smallest since 1892.
old times,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

A pessimistic wit remarks that many
of those Alaska undertakings Will
benefit the undertaken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09
Maine Gossip.
Songs Of the Shop: Evening.

Tired o body and dreamy o mind.
Walking out doors in the evening gray
Leaving the dust o the benches behind.
Glad for the cooling embrace of the wind
Glad for ambitions that lighted the
way.
Lads and their elders who, all the day
long,
Strove at their labor like spirits pos
sessed,
Pass from the building, neighborly
throng,
Whistlng or humming odd morsels Of
song.
Healthily weary and ready for rest.
Home to the supper made ready by
mother.
Plenty the portion. the appetite keen:
Elbow to elbow with sister and brother,
Hearing the news of the day from each
Doings of village-fok. rumored or seen
Good was it then to be off to the river,
Sweet the delight of plunge in the
deep;
Nerves with sheer joy and excitement
e a-quiver,
Dear among all the dear gifts of
the Giver-
Home to the chamber of shadowless
sleep.
Frank Putnam in Times Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Venezuela has made valuable conces-
sions to an American distillery synd-
cate which shows she has the right
spirit now though the future is dubious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Soon the fishermen can use. silver for
sinkers.; -, ..t..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Some of these would-be gold miners
can't tell a gold mine from hole in
the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

If Turkey and Greece have been
brought together a little basting will
doubtless be found necessary before all
is done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-09

Some of those free silverites who
were looking for gold with club are
now seeking it with rickaX.