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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

which she saved for Sundays. On week
days she wore a linsey dress woven by
her own hands. Calico was twenty two
cents yard and people spoke Of its
being cheap at that. Now you can get
good calico at five to six cents.
The SINNERS rode to town III big
farm wagon i'm those days. / rernem.
Der hearing Skinner ask the price of a
buggy, and, when told it was a hum
dred and forty dollars, he sighed and
said he could no. afford to buy. Two
years ago he bought two new buggies,
one for hin self and Mrs. Skinner, and
one for the girls. Melinda and Maria.
He got the two for hundred and ten
dollars, fifty-live dollars apiece.
When l got through teaching that
school bought me a new suit Of
clothes. 1t was ready-made suit of
rather ordinary goods and cost me
twenty-eight dollars. This summer /
bought better suit from Plumer 4
HOitOn for twelve dollars and fifty
cents.
III those days Skinner sold pound
of wool for forty-five cents. With the
money he could buy less than three
pounds of sugar, or little more than a
gallon of oil, or one pound of coffee, or
two yards Of calico. This year he sold
his wool for twenty-seven cents a
pound. With the money he can buy
four and half pounds of sugar, or two
and fourth gallons of oil, or two and
n fourth pounds of coffee, or five yards
of calico.
Now it seems to me rs plain as day
light that the best measure of remun-
GRAFTON for labor or farming products
IS the amount of food or clothing that
you can get for them. am best paid
for the labOrs of the day when can
buy the most with the wages for the
day.
Judged by this standard, never were
the workingmen, and especially the
farmers, of America, SO prosperous as
during McKinley's administration.
There has been plenty of work for
everybody who wants to work. Our
folks have just been getting their
church painted. They put me OH the
committee to attend to the matter, and
the hardest thing had to do was to
find painter. Every painter to whom
l went had work engaged ahead for
the season. At last found a boy who
knew little about painting and gave
him the job, and he did very well.
Not only has there been plenty of work,
but wages have been good and would
buy far more of the necessities and
comforts of life than the wages Of the
Iaborer i'm the days of the deprecated
currency after the civil war.
Meanwhile, everybody knows that
this prosperity has come about under
the Dingley tariff, under a gold STAN
dard, and under Republican admin
istration. They also know that the
Democratic platform dictated by Mr..
Bryan denounces the Dingley tariff
and the gold standard.
My boy, it is simply astounding To
me that any workingman, or farmer,
or business man should think seriously
of voting the Democratic ticket this
year. Leaving out the requirements
OF PATRIOTISM, self-interest ought TO
make every man Republican this
year. A supposition that the nation
will vote to tear down our protective
system and precipitate financial rev.
olutiOn is an insult to the intelligence
of the American people.
YOUR FATHER
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
Application No. 800.
Notice Of Sale Of Second Glass Tide
Land.

Notice IS hereby given that on the 10th day OF
November 1900 at the hour of O'Clock in the If.
ternoon ON said day, at the door of the Court
following described Tide land will be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder therefore,
to-wit -
the state Of Washington situate in front of. adj
jacent to, or abutting the government mean
der line described as follows:
Commencing at point where the line be-
tween. lots and s, section :, township as n. ],
W w. NJ in San Juan county intersects the II
5 government meander line; thence following
the meaader line II ~ distance of2 chains;
also commencing at point on the u S. gov,
ernment meander line where the line between
the said lots and 6, section 7, township ,6 H. .
". W. IA, in.ersects the y. 3. government me-
a general southerly direction distance of 4
chains; except such tide lands in front of lot &
section 7, township So n, w. w. N. as have
been reserved to San Juan county for county
road. v
Being total of 600 chains in front of and
adjoining lots 5 and aforesaid, appraised at s.
per chain, or 5000. -
Said Tide land will be sold for not less than
the appraised value and subject to the improve
nenss situated thereon, and as appraised by the
Board OF state Land Commissioners in the man
ner provided by law, a statement of which Is
county. N
Terms of sale are: Under contract o,e-ter,h
to be paid on the day Of salc and oue-teuth an
nually thereafter on the first day of March of
each year, with accrued interest on deferred
balance at per cent. per annuin: Provided
That amy purchaser may make full payment st
any time and obtain a deed
The purchaser of such land will be REQUIRED
70 pay at the time of sale the appraised value of
any improvements or valuable material on such
land In full IN addition to the one-tenth of the
sale price. ~
The above described ride lands are Offered f;,r
sale by virtue of ar order of the Board of STATE
Land Commissioners, made on the ard day of
October, 1000. duly certified and on file IN the
office of said county auditor.
VIM. o. CLARK,
County Auditor
Dated at Friday Harbor, WASH, this 9th day
of October. A. ID. 1000
First r,ublira f,<~t 49,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
Seattle NVoch n,x i. -

UNITED STATES LAND OFFIcE)
Seattle, WASH. Oct. g. 1000
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of has intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk of
the Superior Court at Friday Harbor, Washing
ton, on Monday, Nov I9, 1900 viz:
HARRY BROMLEY
Homestead application No. 1884, for the
He names the following witnesses to nrove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Alfred X. Bigley, w. F.. Sutherland, E. ]. Kol-
kow Charles G. Larson, all of Orcas, San Juan
county, Wash.
EDWARD P. TREMPsR Register.
First publication Oct. 10, 1000
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

Representatives,. T.. Davis.
Superior Judge-GeOrge j. Joiner.
AttOrney-W. ii. Thacker.
Sheritf-John w. Firth.
Clerk-James FARMLAND.
Treasurer-C. Nj. Tucker.
Authoritarian .. Clark.
Supt. Of Schools-Ethan Allen.
Assessor-C. ID. Buxton.
Surveyor-A. p. Vaughn.
COroner-George $. Wright.
eckmaster--Wallace Bolton.
Commissioner
Second Distriet--Petcr Bostian.
Third District. s. Groll
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Seattle, WASH. July 90, 1900
Notice Is hereby given that the folIow;uo
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim and
tnat said proof will be made before the Clerk of
the Superior Court at Friday Harbor Wasiino
ton. on Tuesday, Sept. II, goo. viz:
TONY J. KING.
Homestead application no. 1896, for the ck
.. ", Sec. II; mex nwz nwK neg. Sec "a, ~,
IS north. range west :" -
He names the following witnesses to prove
ms eont,nnoas residence upon. and cultivation
wm.O Clark, ofFriday Harbor, wash; Chas
O Larson, John H. Boedc. Lars brown, ali or
OfcaS, Wash. 80 8 IS ~ - - q,
Inward r. rsrxrrs, Register.
First publicstion Aug. 2, 1920.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

Notice Is hereby given that in pursuance OF an
order issued by the Hon. ]. r. Houser, judge gu
the Superior court Of the state of washington
In and for san Juan county, made on INC
Ist day Of October, "A. ID. 1900, In the matter OF
the estate Of John +. Oldham, deceased, the IN.
dersigued administrator Of said estate will SCI
at public auction IL the highest and best bidder
for cash in hand, paid in lawful money Of inc
United States, and subject to the conhrmalSS.s
Of said judge Of said superior court. all the renI
title, interest and estate of said John r. Oldham
deceased, at the time Of his death and al sns
right title and interest that the said estate has
by operation Of Law or otherwise acquired o,hs,
than or in addition to that of said deceased ~
the time Of hts death. In and to all those CERTAIN
lots, pieces or parcels Of land, situated, Hins
and being in the said county OF San Juan, sla.Ss
of Washington, and particularly bounded snu
described as follows, to-wit: The east haa
southwest quarter (eH swz). section thirty-one
t3I) township thirty-seven (37) north, range W.
Ia west w. M, or SO much thereof as may ~
necessary to pay the claims against said es'asIf
and the cost and expense OF the settlement "
said estate. Il
The terms and conditions of said sale are easa
In hand. Sale to take place at the front door "
the Court House, in Friday Harbor, san Ju ,ss
county, stats, of Washington, on Saturday, w
nth day Of October, A. ID. 1000 at II o'cicek w.
Of said day.
Dated this rst day Of October. A. d. 1000
]. l.. FARSWORlh,
Administrator OF the Estate Of John y. Oldham
Deceased.
w. II. Thacker, Attorney for Administrator'
Date frst publication Oct. 4, 1900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
NOTICE OF SUPERIOR COURT.

The sbecial term of court for San Juan
county will be held Monday, October
IL, 1900.
Any person desiring to take out their
final citizenship papers can do so mt this
time.
Ry order Of Hon. j. p. Iouser, Superior
Judge.
JAMES FRANKLAND, Clerk.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

DIR CADY's CONDITION POWDERS arc
just what horse needs when in bad con-
dition. Tonic. blood purifier and vermi-
fuge. They arc not food, but medicine
and the best in use to put a horse in prime
condition. Price, 25 cts per package. For
sale 10y Friday Harbor Drug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
letter, Salt Rheum and Ec.ema

The intense iching and smarting incl
,ent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
ely applying Chlmberlain's Eye and Skin
b intmeht. Many bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. It is equally
pefficient for itching piles and favorite
remedy for sore nipples, chapped hands,
chilblains, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. Price, % cents per box. For sale
by Friday Harbor Drug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
FRUIT TREES

have for sale several thousand choice
fruit trees, one and two years old,
which I will sell in lots to suit pur-
chaser. at reasonable prices. They con-
sist OF varieties that are well-known
and tried, and are guaranteed to do well
in this climate. For full particulars,
address
r. BOsTLAN. East sound, Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

For sprains, swellings and lameness
there is nothing SO good AS Chamberiain'S
Pain Balm. Try it. For sale by Friday
Harborprug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

RiDans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules cure flatulence.
Ripans Fabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabllee.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure Indigestion.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
THROUGH TICKETS

Through tickets to Japan and China via Ia
coma and Northern Pacific Steamship Co.
Full Information concerning rates. time of
trains, routes and other details furnished on ap-
plication to c. NJ. HUNTER, Agent
New Whatcom, Wash
A. ID. CHARLTON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, 2s5 Morri-
son st. corner 3rd, Portland, Oregon
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

40 CHrc Const;ratirn F0s~v~r.
Take CnscAreis Candy Cashartic. 1S; or Ma
= 2 z. 2 fail TO cure, drusgists refund money
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
Their Best Christmas.

The international doll collection OF
Boston gave 206 Indian children "the
best Christmas they ever had" The
children covered two pine trees In their
school yard In California with the pres
ents sent. One hundred parents OF
these children came miles to see the
trees and enjoyed seeing them and the
presents as much as the children who
received them. In that climate the
presents could remain on the trees a
long time without injury, which would
enable the children to enjoy the trees
and show each other the gifts which
belonged to them, making Christmas
day extend at least week In length.
The superintendent OF the school
writes: The pleasure and Joy Of these
helpless children would repay one for
all expense and trouble In sending so
far away as from the Atlantic to the
Pacific coast. Their gratitude also was
much greater than as rule Indians
are credited with, and they are having
a very happy time, and the presents
sent have been an immense help to
these children In the line Of civiliza-
ion."-Boston Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
An Intelligent Pet Chickep-A Think.
Ing Game-The Indian Children's
Best Christmas.

Noah Is my pet chicken, and | call
him Noah because he didn't drown In a
drenchlng rain to which he was expos
ed, says a contributor to Our Animal
Friends. He was cold and stiff and
had almost stopped breathing when
picked him up after the rain. | wrap
ped him In cloth and laid him by the
cook stove.
At length, when he had been warm
ing more than half an hour and the
few feathers he had were dry, he open
ed his eyes and looked around. But he
lay perfectly still in my hand and
seemed to be trying to make up his
mind whether he was dead or alive.
so | put him back In his coy couch,
only leaving his head exposed.
For another half hour he lay there
watching me with his wondering eyes,
as II he were making an effort to cipher
out what had happened. Then I'M
covered him again and put him on his
feet, and. to my surprise. he ran out of
doors as we'll and lively as he had ever
been In his short little life.
From his infancy Noah seemed to be
In delicate health. After his accident
| always put him on his perch at night,
and he still waits for me to come and
hoist him up to his sleeping place, al
though by this time he has grown TO be
quite a good sized fowl.
At first was afraid he could not fly
out Of the chicken house In the morn
ing, so | went and lifted him out, and
now he always waits for me to come
and give him assistance, no matter
how late 1t may be. You see, he has
grown to be quite dependent.
While he loves the chickens that are
smaller than himself, he Is also IA
vorite among his elders. who never
peck him and chase him about as they
do his more hardy brothers and sisters.
Do you suppose they know that he Is a
delicate child Of the family?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
A Thinking Game.

Quiet games trying the thinking
powers are always enjoyable. What
at first seems difficult after a little
practice is an easy and inviting task.
In this instance the player who
leaves the room becomes the guesser,
and those who remain determine upon
what character or person he or she
shall be assumed to be. When he re-
turns, he is addressed as II he were
the individual in question. and from
the character OF the remarks addressed
10 him he is supposed to guess whom
II is he personates. This home amuse-
ment naturally has the whole range OF
history or fiction TO choose from, so
that a variety OF questions can be ask
ed which are either foolish or wise, as
the case may be. The more mlslead
Ing the greater the fun. For example,
suppose Queen Elizabeth was the char
acter selected. why did you remain
a splnster? Was your cousin as hand
some as yourself7 Did you find firt-
ing as pleasing as governing1 Which
would you prefer to walk on, plain
ground or black velvetT' These are
n few Of the questions that can be ask
ed. When the correct guess is made,
the person whose answer leads TO the
result must In turn leave the room,
and the game Is so continued until all
the players have had their turn or the
game is ended. AS a matter Of course,
the questions should not be too OBJ
vious nor too misleading. They in
some way should indicate the charac-
ter while at the same time put the
guesser at his best, using his wits TO
the greatest advantage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
Unhppreoiated.

The teacher OF a district school In
Maine tells a story that reminds one OF
Mary and her little lamb, only II is Of
Joe and his little dog.
Joe was n boy about 8 years old and
was devoted 10 a small, lank puppy.
Out OF school hours boy and dog were
inseparable, and Joe apparently could
not reconcile himself to the necessity
Of leaving the dog at home. For sew
eral mornings the teacher allowed the
puppy to remain at Joe's feet under
the desk.
Then there came a day when the
small dog could not be kept quiet, but
frisked about, to the delight OF the
school and the dismay Of the teacher.
Joe" she said firmly, you must
take that dog out"
Joe looked at her mournfully, but
picked up the pup and, with Its head
against his cheek, started for the door.
The boys feelings were evidently hurt,
but he said nothing until he reached
the door; then, giving his teacher a
reproachful look, with plying glance
toward his dog. he said slowly, And
he's named for youP-Youth's Com
panion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
The Fox.

Everybody knows that a fox's tail Is
In hunting parlance his brush, but few
perhaps know further that his scalp is
technically O "mask," or, II he is su-
psriatively game, 1t is torn of, nailed
ON the kennel door Of the pack In at his
Death and marked with three crosses
20 show that he died only at the end
Of q ringing run. The brush, Of course,
goes to whoever is nearest when 1t is
taken. The trophy next In value is the
night torefoot-in hunting phrase, pad
khfef." The left forefoot, pad mino,"
ranks next; after 1t, the hind feet,
S'the pegs. which only very young or
very avid hunters care much to claim.
One amazing thing regarding the
Hxen-the she fox-is that no dog will
follow her trail while she carries
young. It is uncertain whether she
then leaves no scent or whether the
dogs obey some primal instinct In
passing over her track. A certain con-
sideration for the female is apparent in
most of the canine species. One of the
surest signs Of rabies is for a dog to
tttack q female Of his own species.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
Time marked daily except Sunday.
TRAINS FOR OLD POINT AND

For oinsr information, address
JN0. d. POTTS
A. g. P. A., Richmond Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08

father can write to DR.. Pierce and receive
medical advice free. Thousands have done
II. Thousands of homes have been made
happy by ii. Thousands Of weak women
suffering with the pains and debilitating
drains Of a diseased condition Of the dis.
tinctlv feminine organism have followed
DR.. Pierce s advice and become again bloom
ing vigorous, loving cheerful and loved.
Or. X. V. Pierce Is chief consulting ply
stefan at the world-famous lnvalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, n. Y,
and during his thirty years practice here
developed his great family medioines-Dr
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, Dr. Pierce 8
Pleasant Pellets, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery.
Mrs Claus Nelson, OF Pico Heights, Los An
geles. Cal. Box Il, writes IL send you my pic
ture taken with my little boy. do not look so
sad now as do In the picture; was sick then
and thought my days would not be long, but
your kindness and medicine would not let me
die You have my heartfelt thanks Tor your
kindly advice to me IN my sickness also 10,
your book which received two years sgo' ana
which I eould not do without. II = all the DOC
tor I have Tad since ! got Il. had female
trouble and DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
together with the advice given in his DOCK,
cured me Of five years sickness
The book Mrs. Nelson mentions II Dr.
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most useful doctor book " published. A
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extra DR.. r. " Pierce, Buffalo, y. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08

faint. The little one was
unequal 10 the struggle,
and it, life was yielded
PIP 10 the fearful poison.
For six long years ! sui.
Tered untold misery. I
was covered with sores
and ulcers from head 70
loot, and no language
san express my feelings
Of woe during those long
fears. I had the best
medical treatment. Sew.
srsl physicians suoces.
lively treated me, but all
70 no purpose. The mer-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
An Editors Life Saved by Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy.

During the early Of October, 1895,
contracted bad cold which settled on
my lungs and was neglected until / fear
cd that consumption had appeared In an
inoipient state was constantly
coughing and trying toexpel something
which could not. / became alarmed
and after giving the local doctor trial
bought bottle Of Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy and the result was Immediate
improvement, and after had used
three bottles my lungs were restored to
theirshealthy state. B. 8. EDWARDS,
Publisher of The Review, Wyant,
Ill. For sale by M. M. Lewis, Drug.
gist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08

fort Of home
the sympathy
Of wifely afec-
tion--the sup
port that only
a strong, cheer
full, health y
help-mate can
give ?
Who is to be
pitied M ostl
Mother faith
er- child2
Whose fault
Is itl
Nobo dy' 3
maybe - GER
tainly rot the
childs. Either
eha ,uOther or
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08

sury and potash seemed 10 add fuel 70 the
awful fame which was devouring me. was
advised by friends who had seen wonderful
cures made by II, to try Swifts Specific. We
got two bottles. and felt hope again revive In
my breast--hope for health and happiness
again. improved from the start, and COM
plete and perfect cure was the result. B. .. 3.
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perate cases. MRS. 7. W. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
or the many blood remedies, 8. 8. 3.
Ia the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. II never falls to
sure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach Of other remedies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
The Best Medicine For Rhematism,

II think would 90 crazy with pain
were 10 not for Ohamberlain's Pain
Balm" writes Mr.. W. II. Stapleton,
Herminie, Pa II have been afflicted
with rheumatism for several years and
have tried remedies without number,
bat Pain Balm 10 the best medicine !
have got hold Of. A." One application re-
lieves the pain. Fer sale By M. N.
Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08

When mother thinks she isgoins 20 nie
ard rather wishes she could, what happens
70 the child7 Where else shall the Snild
get the love, kindness and care that Is 10
Tipen it into useful, happy maturity
Where il the husband to turn for the COM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-08
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Pol.
son can not know what desperate con-
dition It can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable TO cure, Is communicated from
one generation to another, infioting Its
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoeulsted with poison
By . nurse who infected my babe with blood
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1900-02-21

heller Of isIanoffe Bsnoersaaroe %
6usmanosbuie. Der, uouenois Jet, tile
lisner tort anoet eno en- tiI9roet Spine:
I'll; man ~forbauies ouer, at Meunelfer
fan leue unbsr Oisis usIe JorboIo. 0s
buor for sr life WobfRtninesn msuem
oisie MennsitebOIiser Os airten, buis
SuOre itraalsr al al ben Smile, al ben
Rigoom, iOm 8ilanbsnss 9ebosre suner
at poe @uosbuiet. gn 9nostisnsite
unosr bette somle pg msrte 9gsiresIoft
meo be srOut iO%rarbsiosoe @uIbtrOner
muu uare at sribsnbe girtuins. 9eIi
intsyesiant sr Osfaa gOIisernes Snbr.
- Souepoisrus. Slbiteost os 0prenes
Rum, Der ftsber iao tot op til Wsnns.
itenes Op4OIOsfieO iOm paa nOeer
Mnaoe muIist.