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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-11-30

''"o oScii clliUloycu al IOTI DdhSiy iVi
some time past AS ship joiner, came up
from there on the Thompson, Monday,
and is now spending week with his
family at East Sound.
George Crcott arrived at Lopez the
hrst of the week from Madison Lake,
Minnesota. Mr.. Orcoit expects to be.
come a resident OF San Juan county,
having just purchased forty acres of
land on Lopez from David Clark.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Green, recently arrived
mere from Missouri, was q passenger oil
me Thompson, Monday, on her way to
Deer Harbor, where she has purchased
The place adjoining Mr.. StrOud's and
Where she will reside I'm the future.
County Treasurer Murray reports
That taxes have been coming in lively
The past few days. This is the last day
IN which payment can be made before
the interest begins piling up. Pay up
now and save yourself the extra cost.
L, NJ. Harper, Of Roche Harbor,
Went to Seattle, Tuesday, to spend
thanksgiving with friends. He and
Mrs. Harper. who has been visiting
.lere for several days past, expect Ia
return home, on the Thompson, to-
morrow.
have sold or given away nearly al
Of my former lines Of Hats and nov
nave complete line from the best Ha
mouse on the coast. Paid spot cash FOL
en- and propose to sell 'ein low, ano
send and get more. l.. b. Carter, Blue
front Store.
The ladies Of the Literary, Art and
Nnsie Club held their first regular
meeting last Saturday, at the Bay
View Hotel. The gathering was a
most pleasant one and the papers read
ny some Of tiae members were very in
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
MY MARYLAND.

Chestertown is to have public foun'
tain.
CentreviIle is using a new srtesian
well, which is over 500 feet deep. The
water is said to be excellent.
On Thursday morning Of last week
the post Office at Princess Anne was
entered and robbed of stamps to the
amount Of $4,000. About 8 O'Clock
that morning Miss Brittingham,
daughter Of the cashier of the Savings
Bank Of Somerset County, was aroused
by an explosion, and going to her win
dow heard hammering sounds in the
post Office. She Immediately gave the
alarm and the thieves fled. The rob-
bers were evidently professionals as a
piece of fuse and jimmy were found.
Information was at once telegraphed
to principal points and OH Sunday they
were arrested at Norfolk.
The Queen Annes County Convention
was held on Tuesday. Il is said "the
old leaders were knocked out of tie
ring" and new leader has appeared
in John E. George, the nominee for
clerk Of the court. The ticket is:
Senate-James E. Kirwan of Kent
Island district.
House Of Delegates - William d.
Smith, John T. Norman and E. L.
Dudley.
Clerk OF the Court-John E. George.
County Treasurer-Albert Story.
County Commissioner flor six years.
j. Louis Rhodes.
Sheriff-James E. Meredith.
Judges of the Orphans Court-Al-
fred Tucker, Charles R. Walls and J.
B. Bright.
States Attorney. Frank Harper.
Surveyor Harry r. Graham.
Delegates to the State Convention
IT. Frank Seward, Jonn G. Hackett,
James F. Boyles and George M. Van
SAINT.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
DELAWARE CITY.

Mrs. George G. Bennett, of Harrisburg,
Pa, spent Sunday with her mother.
Master 0gle Bennett is spending his vaca-
ton at his grandmother's.
The Commencement of the public school
will be next week.
The steamer Thomas F. Clyde will make
her first stop of the season here on Wedr
nesday next
Mrs. r. G. Manning and daughter, Of
Trenton, N. j., is visiting her parents neal
town.
A great many carriages passed through
town on Sunday en- route for Augustine
Pier. It is said Thursday of this week was
the opening day there.
Miss Emma Frempt has been visiting hel
father and sister.
Alfred Newkirk, of Wilmington, will
assume the charge of the creamery the first
of July.
Mrs. F. T. Eagle, of New Castle, spent
Monday with relatives in town.
The sale of Harry c. CIark's farm to the
government has been confirmed. Major E.
A. Van Andruss of the Fourth Artillery
had the deeds recorded at Wilmington on
Monday. In course of time three battery
post and barracks will be established there
Mrs. George w. Reybold is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Dale Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Paneoast attended
Chinese picnic on Monday, at Brandy
wine Springs.
The Children's Day service held in the
NJ. E. Church was duly appreciated if 9
crowded church is any evidence. The
decorations of plants and flowers were in
keeping with the bright faces of the child.
rem. The opening address was made by
Berenice Davidson and Harry Saxton
There were several recitations given by
Viola Edmenson, Edna Creed, Grace Von-
Culin, George Gardiner, Mildred Hyland,
Bessie Creed, Leila Wingate, Alice Hickey,
Eva Sazton and Bertha Cats. The pastor
made an address after the congregation had
recited with him "The Shepherd Psalm -
The program used was "In the Sunshine"
by Emma Pitt and H w. Porter.
A lecture was given in .he M. E. Church
Monday evening by John D. C. Hanna, D.
D., on "War With Spain and Our New
Possessions" An interesting feature of the
entertainment was the moving pictures
There were stereoptican views illustrating
the lecture given also phonograph concert.
The funeral of Emma Lewis took place
on Sunday. Interment at Delaware City
cemetery, Rev. II. s. Thompson officiating.
Miss Annie Cheairs has returned from
Atlantic City somewhat improved in health.
Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Cleaver, of Philadel-
phia, have been visiting their father, Mr.. F.
Vanhekle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pancoast were sur
prised Monday evening by a party of friends
from Salem who were enjoying moon
light sail.
Mrs. F. Newkirk, of Wilmington, was in
town on Thursday.
Joseph R. Pennington died at his home
here on Thursday morning. Mr.. Penning-
ton had been in i'll health for some time
but no serious apprehensions were enter
tanned and his death after few days illr
ness was great shock to his friends and
the town people. The funeral will take
place on Saturday. Interment at st. Anne's
Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
SUSSEX COUNTY

Twenty-three cars was the largest straw
berry shipment from Bridgeville any one
day, and this number surpassed all former
shipments.
E. G. Ross phosphate factory and ware
house at seaford were destroyed by fire
Saturday morning. The flames originated
in the grinding room, and spread rapidly.
Only the Office and acid chamber escaped
them. One hundred tons of phosphate
were ruined. The loss is estimated at $780,
600. The buildings were insured for $12,-
900. 1t is not known what caused the fire.
A Bridgeville letter says: The drouth
is doing great damage to the growing crops.
This week marks the beginning of rasp-
berries and blackberries, and, unless it
rains soon, there will not be nearly crop
of raspberries, while the blackberries yield
will be even less, the vines having
been badly damaged last winter. The pea
crop will also be very short. and some late
varieties will not be gathered. Many far.
mers will not realize enough from their peas
to pay for the seed and phosphate. The
yield Of potatoes and other vegetables will
be small
Thursday John s. Veasey of Cool Spring
was nearly scalded to death by the explo-
sion Of the boiler Of his threshing machine.
He was threshing clover seed on the farm
Of DR.. Joseph Marsh, near that town, and
during the noon hour, to save time, he
went out alone to change the position of
the thresher on account of the change of
wind. While so engaged the boiler burst.
Veasey was hurled several feet, amid
scalding water and flying fragments of ma
chinery. When picked up by those who
heard the explosion and came to the scene
he was unconscious. It was found that
his skull was crushed in two places and
the skin peeled off the exposed parts of the
body. At last report be was yet alive, but
his condition was very serious.
Charles Wooders, colored farm hand
employed by Mr.. c. s. Hatfield, near Green
wood, attended picnic of colored people |
near Trinity Saturday night and going to |
the house of Mr.. Zot, wine maker, asked |
for wine. Mrs. zot went to the cellar to |
draw the wine and while her back was
turned Wooders struck her blow on the |
back of The head. she turned and he struck /
her on the forehead, both of which are ugly |
wounds, after which he choked her leaving
her in very serious condition. Constable
Paryis Of Bridgeville went to Mr.. Hatfeld's,
and arrested Wooders Sunday afternoon,
took him to Zot's. Mrs. zot identified him
and he was taken to jail. There were
threats Of lynching but cooler council pre-
rallied and the brute was taken to jail The
atest advice says: Mrs. George zot who
vas murderously assaulted at her home last
saturday night by Charles Wooders, color
d, now in Georgetown jail. has been un-
onscious greater part of the time, and
J not expected to recover.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24

THE amount of money used in Queen
AIMED Democratic primaries is variously
estimated at from fifteen to twenty
thousand dollars. The boys who take
"little present" for their vote, work
ed the situation for all it was worth.
One fellow sold to both sides, failed tc
vote and had all Of his money taken
away and divided among the two part.
les to the transaction. while another
sold to one side, voted for the Other
candidate and was deprived of his
spoils. Both Saturday and Tuesday
were animated days in Queen Anne
County, but his name is George. -
Chestertown Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
M1DDLETowN. DEL. JUNE "a. 1899
uNIoN REpUBL1cAN THREAT

4AA@~&@~@~
Last week after the announcement
had been made that William Michael
Byrne had been selected as United
States District Attorney, and before
the appointment had been announced,
j. Edward Addicks, the head and front
and personel of the Union Republican
Party, sent to the President the fol-
lowing telegram:
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
President of the United States.
SrR:-sThe Delaware newspapers pub
lish (it is stated by authority that William
Michael Byrne will be appointed United
States District Attorney for Delaware this
week. This would be against the recon-
mendation of Delaware's only Congress-
man. This action of your subordinates,
contrary to all precedents, means the loss
Of Delaware to the Republican party at the
next Presidential election, and the election
at that time of Democratic Presidential
electors, two Democratic United States SEN
ators and Democratic Congressman. Is
1t not true that the recognition of the bolt
ing minority faction of the Republicans Of
Delaware should cease2"
Mr.. Byrne has been appointed. Will
the Union Republicans as party carry
out the AddiCks threat aud eject DEM
ocratic electors2 Will they become
responsible for two Democratic United
States Senators instead Of one, Mr..
Kenneyp That Is the message to the
President. VIII they send to Congress
a Democrat In the place OF Mr.. Hof-
feckerp What says the Smyrna
tsTimes'' to this threat from Addicksp
We expect the "Times" to answer.
We have no doubt that the threat will
be carried out by the Addicks Party,
the fellows paid to run the machine,
unless Addicks changes his mind.
Those who saw him handle the conven.
tion in Dover In May, 1896, BY the aid
of his free-train hoodlum from Will
mington. cannot doubt his intentions.
Union Republicans, what do you thinkP
How far and how long win Delaware
Republicans follow this man who does
not hesitate to offer insult to the Presi-
dent Of the United Statesp His offen-
ces against the party in Delaware are
enough to damn any decent citizen.
We believe IL the rank and file of Re-
publicans In Delaware knew the truth
about Addicks and his policy towards
the party in the State they would turn
their backs upon him, spurniDg every
offer from him and his Paid agents.
The officials Of the party should put
these truths before the people in some
permanent and attractive form. This
is suggestion worthy Of consideration.
But once more we ask thoughtful
and well-informed Republicans, how
much longer worship ye at the shrine
Of the golden calfp BAIL
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
COUNTY FINANCES

Some local Republican papers are tell
ing us that if the finances of old Susse1
are bad they are net worse than they wer
under Democratic management. This i
probably not true, but if true, not pertinen
to the issue. (D.-The Republicans fo
years had promised the people that they
would, if entrusted with the duty, improve
matters. (2l.-The Democratic party viii
always do the public business as cheaply a:
it can be done well. Its record in Della
ware is line of such economy that wher.
ever there is public debt there is public
benefit to show for it. (3).-At least the
| internal Improvements in our county have
been general and continuous. Gigantic
strides have been made to stone culverts
and iron bridges'"--smyrna Call.
County finances should be removed
from politics. Tax payers are foolish
ly partisan when they yield the man
agement of county finances to politi-
clans. Experience should have taught
them better long ago. (D.-As to The
relative condition Of the finances of
Sussex county under Democratic and
Union Republican rale we are not
posted. We do know, however, that
when the Sussex Levy Court was
wholly Democratic and Robert Albury.
of Georgetown, was its president,
county orders were at fearful dis,
count, 25 and even so per cent. on
small orders, and Mr.. Albury purchas,
ed these orders at discount and by
virtue OF his position the connty col
lectors were called upon TO redeem
them without delay. Other people
could wait. Can matters be worse
nowp
(2).-1t is true that Republicans then
and since promised better condition
OF affairs If they were pul in control.
Have they done it? We ask the sSus-
sex Republican" and the aUnion Re-
publican" for a statement Of facts.
(a).-When have Republicans been
in the majority in the Sussex Levy
Court2 What was the. county
debt at the beginning and also ut the
ending Of those periods2 fcl.-How
did the tax rate compare with the rate |
under the Democrats? We assert that
because Of the repated pledges Of Rs
publieans TO the people for reform in
county finances if they have failed to
keep those pledges they deserve TO be
turned down and out. Tax payers
would be sensible to elect i bipartisan
Levy Court Of fair and capable men.
At every claim OF Democratic econ
my in municipal, county or State
fairs We smile. We know how false
ID. Thepeople have paid heavy taxes 1
. this State for years with absolutely
othing 70 show for it. Not until Re.
ublicans shared the responsibility was !
here : single public State institution i
ID noue in the counties. This ID j
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
Ladies Can Wear shoes

Ore size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to be shaken into the shoes.
It makes tigh or new shoes feel easy; gives
instant relief to corns end buniona. It's
the greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Cures swollen feet, blisters and callous
spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cnre
for ingrowing nails, sweating, hot aching
feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 26c.
Trial package FREE By mail Address,
Allen 2. olmsted, Il Roy, n. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
WHO ELEt.TEn KENNEYa

The editor of the Middletown TRANSCRIPT
says the Union Repub licans are responsible
for the election of Kenney to the Senate of
the United States. Leaving out of the
question the rare courage of very sick man
in making such statement, the historical
truth is that the Democrats in Joint As
sembly composed of Is Democrats and of 5
Republicans, one of which was Union
Republican, elected Kenney Senator, and
that on no ballot did the Union Republican
member vote for any one other than J.
Edward Addicks.-U Republican.
It takes no rare courage for man
sick or we'll to tell the truth when the
truth is the most natural to tell.
The Union Republicans are
responsible for the election of
Kenney to the Senate of the
United States
ist--By the conspiracy of
four Union Republicans Han
by, Moore, Ball and Robbins
May 9th, 1895, with the
Democrats of the General AS
sembly to prevent the majority
of the Republicans in that leg
islaturefromelecting aSenator
2d--by the action of the
Union Republicans in May,
1896, in the Dover Convention
ignoring all party precedents
and district CauCuses, and
gathering in a room at the
dictation of ]. Edward Addicks
where said Addicks himself
stood at the door calling all
Addicks men come in here !"
and then and there forming a
one man party for the benefit
Of one man, surrendering party
principles and personal rights.
That is how the Union Republicans
are responsible for Mr.. Kenney's elec-
tion. That is why there were 25
Democrats in the Assembly of 1897.
DR.. Layton knows it, and he will not
quote the few words in hich we have
stated the facts, hundred words or
more, in the smallest type in his Office,
and deny it, He dare not enlighten
his readers by quoting our truthful
statements for fear the truth might
dawn on them. He is bold but not
bold enough for that. Upon those
truths known to hundreds of Republic
cans as eye witnesses Of the facts we
rest our indisputable charge that Mr..
Kenney owes his election to the fact
that
UNION REPUBLICANS REFUS-
ED TO RECOGNIZE MAJOR
ITY RULE.
1t might be we'll for the Estate Sent
inei'' to quote our reasons for the
declaration that the Union RepubIi-
cans are responsible for Mr.. Kenney's
being in the United States Senate and
to explain the inconsistency of tbe
facts connected Herewith with its
assertion made last Saturday that Sat
all times, as in the past, it (U. r.
party) will insist on the recognition
and endorsement Of majority rule"
The Milford "Chronicle" and Smyrna
"Times" might also very appropriately
try their hands at explaining the first
bolt against maj 'rity rule in the Re-
publican Party Of Delaware, said bolt
having brought to the party all the
disappointments, defeats and disaster
in every election since. Explain, my
brother editor, that bolt from majority
rule.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
A LONG-EARED PAIR

THE CALL will never be made a
fool and ass of by dy,-SMYRNA
CALL.
No indeed. THE CALL renders il
unnecessary for anybody to make the
attempt.
They know more about asses up there
than we know. The finest jackass in
the State has stall in the Every Even
ing building. Smyrna Call.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24

The board of trustees of the Wilmington
Conference Academy, in annual session at
the academy, elected William Salisbury
of Dover, president; T. E. Martindale, DID,,
of Salisbury, vice-president; Joseph Smith
ers, of Smyrna, secretary and John s. Col
Inns, of Dover, treasurer
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24

sad truth. How many iron bridges
has Kent county, and also stone cul-
vertsp When erectedP Can the scalp
name a dozenP We fear not. How
foolish then the political twaddle for
effect upon those "stupid people" else!
where spoken OF by the "Call.n
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24

my advice to the Administration Is
to give Otis all the men he may need
and to instruct him 10 fnrce fighting
until sore SORT Of solution of the
problem Is evolved. =
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
inauguration OF Rshoboth special

AHau&uEHtAuH OF N6HUUOEM Ep6CIAI
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
(Phiiadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad announces that beginning satur.
day July 8, and continuing until Monday,
August %. inclusive, it will run the Reho-
both Special on Saturdays and Mondays
between Wilmington and Rehoboth. as
follows
Saturdays Mondays
only. only.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
Mondays

James Tomlinson, well-known citizen
of Frederick, died from an apopletic stroke
Saturday last in the SOth year of his age:
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
two dollars a suit
$3.50 q Suit
Sizes for ages 3 to 10 years.
BOYS, MADRAS RIOTTSES

OEeS ror ages TO 10 years.
BOYS MADRAS BLOUSES-
These cool, good-looking and serviceable
Blouses are unusually popular this
season, and this good fortune will be
appreciated by every parent of a boy.
Pretty Madras Blouses, thoroughly well
made and nicely finished; with narrow
turnover shirt collars for the boys of 6
to IA years, and with sailor collars for
the smaller boys of to years. The
price
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
fifty cents each

rI:
O0 aooe 75c instead o
$3.50 yard. There are maker
imperfections which one can scarcely
finland which surely won't hur
the wear. Stripes-single, double
cluster, bayadere-of feathery velvet,
IOc Cotton Crash at &c
Looks like linen but is all cotton,
Great for wear and safe to launder,
For dresses.
Soc Silk Muslin at 25c
Finer. gauzier than Organdie-
with fine sheen from its half-silk
composition. Colors and white !:
some plain grounds, others dotted
or striped or figured.
Wonen's Dresses and Skirts
A whole linen suit-Eton Jacket
and stylishly-cut tailored slirt-$5.
It saves lot of worry to step into
summer clothes ready made.
Some for $3.50. These have ay-front
jacket
Separate Skirts, also-of crash at 75c; of
linen at Csc, SIPS and $1.50.
White Duck Skirts, 7sc.
White Pique Skirts, 81 and $l50
It's like getting the making for
nothing gand these men tailored
skirts certainly do hang well.
john Wananaker.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-24
VIM. B. Sharp & Co
FOURTH and MARKET Sis.
Wilmington, Del.

Ginghams
1900 yards best quality fine
zephyr dress Gingham in
stripes and plaids for the very
low price of 121ac per yard,
worth fully ] more.
Lawns
in an entirely new line of fine
and beautifully printed pat
terms at the never before price
of Sc per yard.
Piques
thisseason have had a phenom-
email sale. The selling of SO
many leaves us with about
100 short lengths which will
be measured out and put on
sale on Saturday, for l0c per
yard, for all grades up to SOC.
Table Linens
500 yards bleached Irish
Damask, measuring full 68
inches wide and which are
heavy and fine in ten new
patterns. We shall make a
special Offering of this 75c|
grade for Soc per yard, COM
mencing Saturday.
Bed Spreads
100 white Spreads, extra
large fer big beds, hemmed |
ready for use in the finest |
Marseilles patterns. At ST, |
they are great value.
Skirts
About three dozen to sell at
much below value by reason
Of broken lots and sizes. All
new styles this season.
Satine Skirts, in fancy colors, oflavender,
light blue, light tan and cerise with
metallic stripes of silver, are reduced
from $3.50 to ST. so.
Bedford Cord Skirts of lavender, blue,
green. garnet and cerise, with deep
founce, edge with ruff1e and three
cords, are reduced from $1.75 to 81.
Satine Skirts, with deep founce. edged 1
with narrow ruffle in lavender, pink Fl
and garnet, are reduced from $1.75 to
$100. la