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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
Has 1000 Miles of Railroad.

Counting elevated, street surface and
steam lines Greater New York will
have within its borders over 1000 miles
of railroad. This is mileage larger
than some European countries have,
and a mileage remarkable in other re-
spects, the number of passengers car
ried being greater per mile than in any
other country and than in any other
city in this country. Philadelphia has
400 miles Of street railroad Chicago
has nearly 600. Boston has 500, st.
Louis 295, Baltimore 225, Washington
40, San Francisco 231, Pittsburg 242,
Cincinnati 261, Cleveland 1872, Detroit
1866, Louisville $50 and Buffalo $50.
While the development of the railroad
lines of the country has been retarded
during the last few years in conse-
uuence of the hard times, the mileage
of the surface lines within the large
cities and connecting neighboring
towns has been increased enormously
by the introduction Of the trolley.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
KLONDIK e.

The cold is as bitter in many sections OF
our western country as any freezing
corner of Klondike. Twenty degrees
below zero is not an uncommon condi-
ton of winter weather, and by reason
of this intense cold, rheumatism has
its best chance to grow painfully i'll
tense and chronic in its continuance.
We need not, therefore, borrow an idea of
cold from Klondike. What we want is the
best cure for rheumatism. and anywhere
and everywhere, whether in freezing cold
or melting heat, st. Jacobs Oil is known,
valued and used as the Master Cure of this
universal plague of mankind. The proof
of it's efficacy can always be produced, and
its efficacy in the cure of the disease goes
on in all conditions of weather.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
G c.
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Oysters live ten to twelve years when
they have the chance. In this country
they don't have the chance.
A dog fancier in New Haven is the
owner of a black-and-tan dog which
weighs not an ounce more than pound
and a half.
The large horned beetle can carry 315
times it's own weight. One has been
known to walk away with 21a-pound
weight.
A hen belonging to Joseph Bishop on
Licking river, near Pleasant Valley,
KY, discovered large birds nest in
the top Of an apple tree, and flew up
and deposited an egg in the nest.
The eye of the cat, like that of the
horse, is provided with a false eyelid,
which may be moved independently of
the outer or true lid. 1t is often en-
ployed by cat when obliged to face
very bright light, and is believed to act
as a shade.
Live bees are sometimes shipped on
ice so as to keep them dormant during
the journey. This is particularly the
case with bumblebees, which have been
taken to New Zealand, where they are
useful in fertilizing the red clover that
has been introduced into the colony.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
SPAIN SUES FOR PEACE.
Nexotiations Have Been Opened with
the Insurgents.

NEGOTIATIONS Have Been Opened With
the Insurgents.
Havana, via Key West, Feb. lo.-lt
was resolved at a meeting of the cabi-
net, to open negotiations with the In
surgents in the belief that the resolu-
ton could not be suppressed by force
of arms. Anticipating that the insur-
gents would not accept the new terms,
il was resolved that the colonial gov
eminent aid open negotiations, thus
saving the Madrid government from
the responsibility. The following
propositions were formally rendered to
the insurgents:
"First-The volunteers will be dis
solved and a Cuban militia formed.
"Second-The insurgent colonies and
generals will be recognized.
"Third-Cuba will be called on to
pay only 500, 900, 900 out of the $780,.
900, 900 Indebtedness due for both
wars.
"Fourth-Cuba will pay $4,000, 600
a year for the crown list.
"Fifth-Cuba will make her own
treaties without interference by the
Madrid government.
"Sixth-Spanish products will have
10 per cent margin of protection over
similar products from other countries.
"Seventh-No exiles or deportations
will be made, even in war time, to
Spain, Africa or penal settlements
elsewhere.
"Eighth-Death sentences for re-
belliOn shall be abolished.
"Ninth-Martial law cannot be or
dered by the captain-general without
the assent of both the house and SEN
ate, if those bodies are in session, or
without the assent of majority of the
cabinet, if the house and senate are
not in session.
'Tenth-The archbishop Of Santi-
ago de Cuba shall always be a native
Cuban.
"Eleventh-The actual insurgent
party shall have three seats in the first
cabinet
'Twelfth-An armistice of Is days
shall be granted for the discussion of
the terms of peace.
These terms are accepted by the
autonomist party in full, with the ex-
ception of Seniors Galvez, Montero,
Zavas and Delonte.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
ELECTRIC LIFE-GIVER
DR.. Sanders Electric Belt.

It is grand to feel strong. You who
are weak know what precious gift
manly vigor is. This electric life
giver will develop all vital powers. It
fills the body with sparks of life that
expand the muscles, nerves and brain.
It brings happiness and strength to
those who are weak. Send for the
book, "Three Glasses of Men," free,
closely sealed. Address
SANDEN ELECTRIC BELT co.
ass W est Washington ST., Portland, Or.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
He Followed the Profession.

After they had scraped an acQuaint-
ance on the train and had discussed
various topics for while the drummer
suddenly said: How about the yellow
fever down South, doctor? Do you
think it will"
Excuse me-" remarked the man in
black, 'but you have made a mistake;
l am not a physician"
BEG pardon" exclaimed the nan
with the samples, .'but must have
misunderstood you. Didn't yoE tell me
q while ago that you followed the medi-
cal profession?"
ssYes-but am an undertaken"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-titting or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a
certain cure for chilblains, sweating, damp,
callous and hot, tired aching feet. We
have over 10000 testimonials of cures Try
it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. By mail for 25c in stamps Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
WHY MEN AND WOMEN MARRY.
The Frenzy Of Love Does Not Make
the Most Matches.

The Frenzy Of Love Does Not Make
the Most Matches.
To say why people marry would be
as difacult as to say why they travel,
or love life, or weary Of it, or esteem
their neighbors, or despise the human
race. But, underlying all differences
Of decision or action, there is neverthe-
less certain uniformity In human hab-
its and motives. Let our reasons for
wedlock seem as diverse as they may,
let us think we marry for ambition, or
spite, or greed, or love, or to serve our
country, or crafty our friends, or found
q family, the motive, fined down till 1t
lies unadorned and bare before us, Is
the need of companionship. We want
to be loved; we want some ones
strength to supplement our weakness;
we crave someone's faith in us to fortl-
fy our wavering faith In ourselves. Civ
en- certain conditions, often Of very
commonplace description, and we con-
clude that we have found what we
sought. Our imagination is satisfied
for the time; we consider ourselves In
love, and all is well.
In observing our neighbors, it often
strikes us how oddly they choose their
partners; how far otherwise we should
have chosen for them. The poet mar
ries woman Of the simplest domestic
mind; the beautiful woman, who, for a
season or two at any rate, has the
world at her feet, selects a raw-boned
Hercules, and forgives his plainness
Of feature because of his strength. or
his moral excellence, or his good heart.
People say that love is a frenzy, a
raptures, brief madness; it may be
so in certain cases, but as a rule 1t
seems to be much soberer thing. De-
llriums and ecstasies are probably as
rare as heroisms or crimes. The ma
jority Of people go about their wOoings
practically enough. If frenzies and
fevers accompany the initial stages,
the later ones-which involve learning
the price of furniture, where to buy a
marriage license, and how many
changes Of raiment are expected for
respectable start-are sufficiently hum
drum.
If love has no serious consequences,
a proportion Of us might be as volatile
as a certain notorious novelist advises
us to be. But happily the consequences
are there, and the right-minded study
them seriously if they are given time.
It is this underlying seriousness that
constitutes danger. unsupported till
we feel it's tough filaments about us.
Because marriage involves a career as
well as condition, custom, the usages
Of society, and the disabilities of their
sex train women to make such a set
Element in life an object Of ambition
from their earliest years.
If loneliness, disappointment, aud
self-pity keep aloof, l believe a con-
siderable proportion of women would
remain unwedded from choice; but
those familiars seize or threaten even
the most fortunate of us now and then,
and we think to defy fate and build
against the future the bulwark of af
lection. Also, a woman hates to seem
left out.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

One of the stations of the railway
which is to be built from the Red sea
to the top of Mount Sinai will be on
the spot where it is supposed Moses
stood when he received the two tablets
of the law.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
CArAKRH CANNOT BE CURED

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat OF the disease CA.arrh is blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure 1t
you must take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces: Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians in this
c. uatry for years. and is a regular prescription.
1t is c imposed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free
FL. CHENEY e. CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.
We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA," ana
PITCHERS CASTORIA," as our Trade Marx.
/, Dr. Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis, Massachusetts,
was the originator of PITCHERS CASToRlA,'
the same that has borne and does now bear the
fac-simile signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on
every wrapper. This is the original /" PITCHERS
CASTORIA" which has been used in the homes
of the mothers of America for over thirty years.
Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that 1t Is
the hind .yox have alavays bought, and has the
signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the
wrapper No one has authority from me to use
my name except The Centaur Company of which
Chas. H. Fletcher is President.
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, MD.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
THE GOVERNMENTS DOMAIN.

The commissioner of the general land office
has submitte3 his report to the Secretary of the
Interior. Compared with last year, it shows a
decrease of 1898 homestead entries. aggregating
S7S, 625 acres. Quite proportlonate to this is the
falling off in general health when no effort is
made to reform irregularity of the bowels.
This can easily be accomplished with the aid of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, also remedy for
malaria, dyspepsia, rheumatism and liver
trouble
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

A boon for vegetarians is peanut but
ter, which surpasses the best dairy but
ter in purity. and is found to be espe-
cially we'll adapted for use in gravies
for shortening. An extensive demand
ia exuected
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

According to the premier of New
Zealand, homing pigeon few from
Victoria to New Zealand in three days.
The distance is about 1000 miles, and
the bird must have flown without rest
at a speed of about 10 miles an hour.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
HOME PRODUCTS AND PURE Foo1

All Eastern Syrup, so-called, usually very
light colored and of heavy body, is made from
glucose. "Ted Garden Drips" is made from
Sugar Cane and is strictly pure. 1t 10 for sale
by frst-class grOcers, In cans only. Manufac-
tured by the PACIFIC COAST SYRUP Co. All gen.
uine "Ted Garden DriDs' have the manufac-
turer's name lithographed on every can.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
ao,newhat Different

us Blank filling the editorial chair
on your paper nowY asked the visitor.
"WeIl," replied the publisher, The still
occupies it"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

The Congregational church in Gil
sum, n. H., completed 125 years Of
existence the other day. The damask
linen cloth, woven on a hand loom
about 1870, is still used to cover the
communion table.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

1t is reported from Bombay, India.
that DR.. Yersin has had much success
with his anti-plague serum, the only
cases not amenable TO treatment being
those where the disease is too far adj
yanced.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

To improve her complexion, a young
lady in Worcester, England, was in the
habit Of eating about two wax candles
every week.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Uranium has been discovered near
Slack Hawk, Colo, and the agents of
French syndicate have announced that
they will buy all that can be produced.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Taking DIR. Elkins's measurements
OF its distance, the star Arcturus ex-
ceeds the sun in actual brightness 5000
times.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Hancock county, Ga, has begun a
system of woodworking by machinery,
sad will soon be in the van with her
sister counties in respect to good roads.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

A curious present for a deaf person
in Germany is fan, deity ooncealing
a tiny ear trumpet in it's stick.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

In Massachusetts, nearly 200 miles of
state roads have been built under the
direction of the state highway commits
sioners.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Amer being swindled by all others, send us stamp
for particulars of King Solomon's Treasure, the
ONLY remover of manly strength. MASON
CHEMICAL CO., P o. Box 747, Philadelphia, Pa.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Woman is a subject never mentioned
in Morocco. 1t would be considered
terrible breach of etiquette to ask
man about his wife.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

1 shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Christians, Feb. hiking Oscar
has entrusted to ex-Premier Steen tho
task of forming q new cabinet.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
A GENERAL WALK-OUT.
Textile Workers in New England vOt
to Strike.


to Strike.
Boston, Feb. 15.-At a meeting in
this city of 55 representatives of textile
unions in New England, it was unanl-
mously voted to recommend that all
unions call out the operatives in every
cotton mill in New England
The resolution was practically the
outcome of the recommendation which
President Gompers made to the FEEDER
alton of Labor last Sunday, in which
he urged the different unions to unite
on some settled policy on the mill stu
alton in New England At the meet
ing, committee of four was named to
take charge of the matter, and after q
conference, this committee recon-
mended that general meeting be held
to take definite action.
Today, the representatives of the
various national textile associations
assembled and for four hours discussed
the situation from every standpoint.
The primary object of the meeting was
to devise some methods of rendering
assistance to the New Bedford strikers.
1t was pointed out that if the strikers
at New Bedford could hold out for
four weeks without receiving more than
20 cents per operative per week in the
way of outside assistance, other mill
operatives could stand similar strain,
and that if all went out it would pre-
cipitate crisis that would have to be
met within short time by the manu-
facturers. 1t was also shown that the
mule spinners were in excellent condi-
ton, as regards funds; that the United
Textile Workers and the New England
Federation of Weavers were in good
shape, but that the rest were short OF
funds. The resolutions were discussed,
and at length the matter was put to q
vote, one being registered against
the motion. The different unions
voted to order strike in every mill
until the adjustment of wages could
be arranged.
It now remains for the unions to take
action, but what this action will be
is matter of conjecture. If all should
acquiesce and vote to strike, $4,000
operatives would undoubtedly cease
work, and the manufacture of cotton
goods throughout New England would
be at a standstill. If, on the other
hand, only few unions should vote to
strike, the refusal of the others would
still keep large portion of the mills
in operation.
Inasmuch, however, as the meeting
was the outcome of Gomper's sugges-
ton, and as he admonished the MEM
bers of the Federation of Labor to join
hands and assist the New Bedford
strikers, it seems probable that nearly
every union will carry out the recon-
mendations and that one of the greatest
strikes ever seen in this country is inn
pending.
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San Francisco Market.


Wool-Nevada 11@13c; Oregon, IL
@14c; Northern 1880 per pound.
Hops-121 u q Ice per pound.
Misunderstanding, $22 Gas; CAL
ifornia bran, $40. 50@21. so per ton.
Onions-silverskin, $2.65@2.85 per
GENITAL.
Eggs-Store, 13@14c; ranch, 15c;
Eastern, 1919; duck, lac per
pozen.
Cheese-Fancy mild, new, IL nc; fair
to good, 1850 per pound.
Citrus Fruit - Oranges, navels,
$1OO@l.50; Mexican lines, Sc. So;
California lemons, choice, $3.50
@1.75; do common, 75c @$1. % per box.
Hay-Wheat, $16@18.5 so; wheat and
oat, $l6@17. 30; oat, $14.5O@16. 80; best
barley, $1S.5O@16; alfalfa, $1O.5O@
IL; clover, $11@12.50.
Fresh Fruit-Apples, c@$1 40 per
large box; grapes, 25@40c; Isabella,
60@75c; peaches, bOc@$l; pears 75c;
81 per box; plums, 20@S5c.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 26c; do
seconds, 24H case; fancy dairy. 2Sc;
good to choice, 21@22c per pound.
Potatoes-New, in boxes, soc @$1.15
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SO
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
LOUISVILLE, xke AEW YORk. ~
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Moline, H., Feb. 15.-The Audi
forum opera-house, with its contents
was destroyed by fire this evening.
Adjoining store buildings also suffered
from fire and water. The total loss il
estimated at $4,000. The flames cut
off egress from the Auditorium, and
there were several thrilling rescues by
ropes and ladders. The building con-
tanned the large plant of the Porter
Printing Company, Electric laundry,
Commercial heating plant, etc.
Arnold's "Funmakers'' troupe lost
their entire outfit. The loss is covered
by insurance. Half a dozen persons
who were in the building narrowly
escaped death, all the stairways having
been burned. Two men slid down q
rope from the third floor, and two
women and two men were rescued by
means Of ladders. The building was
three-story brick, and is total loss.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Ogden, Utah, Feb. 15.-Last night
Jack Douglass. of Ogden, shot and in
stantly killed his wife Emily, at Hunts
vile, in Ogden valley. He then turned
the gun on himself and tried three
times to end his own life, but without
success. The action was the result Of
jealous rage.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24
Use only one heap
ing teaspoonful Of
ScMlzing' Best Bak-
ing Powder to a
quart Of flour.
You teaspoonfus of other baking powder

You teaspoonfus of other baking powder.
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Please mention this Paper.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-02-24

Northwest boundary to the Behring sea,
northward to the Arctic ocean, and
southwark to the Pacific. will be thor
oughly prospected.
The miners will be overlooking some
rich British ground in the basins be-
tween the headwaters of the Klondike
and the Mackenzie, and in the vicinity
of the Big Salmon, the Stewart, the
Pelly, and the Hootalinqua, but there
is just as rich ground on the American
side, and the more liberal American
mining laws promise larger results.
Already, there are 1900 men on
Minook creek. Other Alaskan streams
which will receive attention from dis
gruntled Klondlkers are Birch creek,
Tanana river, Koyakuk river, Copper
river. Porcupine river, Koskokwim
river and their tributaries and the
streams flowing into Kotzebue sound.
The advice of William Ogilvie, the
Canadian surveyor, that miners who
start over the passes between March /
and 20 will reach Dawson as soon as
those who start now, will be unheeded.
Nothing can stop the mad rush. Mr..
Ogilvie is mistaken in his opinion that
miners who start in March will reach
Dawson as soon as those going in now.
What he meant to say is that miners
who start now have no advantage over
those who wait for decent weather.
Miners are reaching Dawson every day,
but they are gaining nothing by their
extraordinary expenditure of physical
force and money
When they get to Dawson they find
that work is not SO plentiful as they
had imagined. One man may be worth
SIS day where another would not be
worth S.. The demand for labor is not
90 great IS may be imagined.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-21
EASTNAa KODAK Co.

ROCHESTER, ~ Y,