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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE claim OF
Admiral Dewey and the officers and
men of his squadron for bounty arising
out of the destruction of Montojo's feet
in Manila bay was argued before the
court of claims today. The question
at issue was the total amount of the
bounty to be paid. The contention OF
the claimants was that the force OF the
enemy was superior at Manila bay.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Ro.r sxmnathixers Boycotted.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 1l.-Indefnite
charges of pro-Boer sympathy have re-
suited in the boycotting and serious
embarrassment of large number oil
Belgian and Swedish. citizens, who Wig
orously repudiate any reasonable con-
nection. Captain Victor Jacobsen,
who was reported to have originated
the Transvaal aid campaign, had his
fine'sloop bored and scuttled at hen
moorings last night. He and others
are Offering substantial rewards for the
Identification of their enemies.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Natives Crowdins Manila,

Manila, Jan. 10.-The bubonic
plague Is yet sporadic. There have
been six cases and four deaths. Prep.
arations are being made to establish
hospitals and quarantine. Great mum.
bers of provincial natives are coming
to Manila, with whom the city ID
crowded. the increase in accommoda-
tions being inadequate, and the rice
necessary for foodstufYs il moro ex-
pensive than at any period during the
last IL years-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
GATE OF THE ORIENT
Senator Beveridge's View on
the Philippine Question.
SPEECH OF A YOUNG MEMBER
Brilliant Grafton Created . Sensation
Replied tO by Senator Hoar. Of
Massachusetts.

Washington, Jan. u.-"That man
little knows the common people of the
republic, little understands the in
stincts of our race who thinks we will
not hold it forever, administering just
government by the simplest methods. "
This sentence was the keynote of q
speech delivered in the senate today by
Beveridge, the junior senator from In
diana. 1t was the maiden speech in
the senate of about the youngest men,
Der of the body. The announcement
that he would deliver an address EN-.
bodying his observations in the Philip
pines attracted an unusually large
number of auditors to the galleries.
On the floor of the senate every senator
in the city was in his seat and scores OF
representatives came over from the
house.
The occasion was inspiring, and
Beveridge rose to it brilliantly. His
oration-for properly it was an Grafton
was deeply interesting. 1t was re.
plete with striking sentences and we'll
arranged information. Spoken with all
the earnestness, vigor and eloquence
of fine orator, enthusiastic in his sub.
ject, who rose at times to his subject
with the power of passionate dramatic
utterance, the speech created pro-
found impression upon all who heard
it.
Beveridge is scholarly and refined in
appearance, with a striking face and
figure. Throughout his speech he was
easy and natural, and entirely free
from mannerisms. He spoke rapidly
and with great earnestness. When he
declared, with deep solemnity, to those
whose voices in America have cheered
those misguided natives on to shoot our
soldiers down, that the blood of these
dead and wounded boys of ours Is on
their hands, and the flood of years can
never wash that stain away" there
was deep, although suppressed sensa.
ton among his auditors.
At the conclusion of the speech. tre.
mendous and unrestrained applause
swept over the galleries, and it was
notable that Secretary of the Treasury
Gage, who occupied seat in the sena-
tors gallery, was participant in it.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
pru..,.n Diet Opened.

Berlin, Jan. 1l.-At the opening Of
the diet today, Prince Hohen}ohe, i'm
perial chancellor, read the speech from
the throne, wherein IL was shown that
the finances of Prussia are in satisfac-
tory condition. The speech concluded
with promising the greatest possible
attention to the interests of agriculture.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

Washington, Jan. 10.-The secre-
tary of war has sent to congress . re-
quest for an urgent deficiency appro-
uriation of $3.50, 900, to supplement- the
81. SOC, 200 heretofore appropriated for
the repatriation of the Spanish prison
ers and their families, held BY the in
surgents in the Philippines, from the
islands to Spain, In accordance with
the treaty of peace.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
ReplY to BeyeridRe.

Hoar (Rep. Mass replied briefly to
Beveridge. Although he did not enter
fully into the merits of the question
under discussion, he did not feel that
some of the Indiana senator's state
ments ought to 60 to the country un-
challenged. He declared that not the
American opposition to the war, but
the presidents proclamation to the Fill.
ipinos, was responsible for the hostili.
ties. He ridiculed Beveridge's state
ment that the Filipinos were not capa.
BILE of self-government, and quoted
General Otis report to show that they
were.
There was no session of the house
today.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

New York, Jan. ia dispatch to
the Herald from Brussels says: The
Beers played an amusing trick on the
English at Ladysmith. The latter
think they destroyed the creusot cannon
''Long Tom" The truth is that the
Beers removed the cannon and substi.
tuted trunk of a tree, which was
smashed by British shells.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Ring Career Ended.

New York, Jan. 11.-Terry McGov'
ern tonight wrested the featherweight
championship of the world from George
Dixon, who had defended it for nearly
nine years. To save Dixon from .
knockout, Tom O'Rourke, his manager,
threw up the sponge in the eighth
round, when the negro was staggering
helplessly, bleeding and weak, but az
game a \ diving gladiator.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
JlMENEs HAS THE MONEY.
Got It Easier Than He Can Get the
Apology.

Apology.
New York, Jan. 11.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Santo Domingo says:
President Jimines, who has been at
Macoris since Saturday experimenting
the raising Of the popular subscription
to pay the French claim, returned this
afternoon with 10000 francs. The
claims amount to 100000 francs. As
the popular subscription is larger than
the claim, the Dominicans are rejoic.
ing.
The return of the president under
such auspicious circumstances was
marked by patriotic enthusiasm and .
general flag display. The French
cruiser Cecile saluted the gunboat on
which President Jimines returned.
The gunbOat answered the salute. No
steps have been taken by the French
consul further than entrusting the case
to Admiral Richard. No disorders
have occurred, but the popular senti.
ment is against spologizing to France.
The people are urging the government
w PAoP"Ao oy sS0iu VI uoicuso, rs tu0
overthrow of the government would be
menaced at the first evidence of weak
ness.
In raising the popular subscription
many ladies offered their jewelry. One
Spanish and one Italian merchant have
incurred the dislike of the people for
their failure to subscribe. The arrival
of the French cruiser Cecile created
considerable excitement. She reached
Santo Domingo yesterday afternoon.
but did not salute as she entered the
harbor. The situation here is tranquil.
and the government has urged the peo-
pie to show no hostility to France. It
is reported that France will send two
additiOnal Uarshins To fhis island
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
R.d,x in Need Of Better Eyes.

New York, Jan. ia dispatch to
the Herald from Berlin says: The Ber-
liner Tageblatt learns that the Bunders-
rath and the General carried to East
Africa machinery for a larger distil-
lery. Part of this was large wrought
iron tube, of large diameter, which
probably was mistaken for cannon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Young America Won the Day.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Little Charles
Hosworth footed tin horn on Sunday
afternoon on the prairie at Western
and Wabansia avenues and Immediate
" 100 boys sprang Ito arms" at the
improvised bugle call. A great battle
had been arranged and the two armies
of 80 boys each advanced toward each
other in military fashion. A neighbor.
hood feud started the matter. and un-
der the truce OF q white flag the boys
had agreed to fight the battle of San
Juan hill"
Many of the boys had rifles and shot
gums, most of them unloaded, fortu-
nateiy. Those who could not get guns
had brooms or sticks. Some of the
bows had revolvers. The two armies
threw themselves upon one another
with fury little short of q real en-.
eapement. While the battle eraged,
the patrol wagon from the police sta
ton came to the scene. Big policemen
charged the combined American"
and "Spanish" forces, and when the
smoke and dust had lifted. the fleeing
forms of the youthful warriors could be
seen disappearing toward all points Of
the compass. On the battlefield,
wounded and moaning. lay several
boys. -.
The worst injured was "Lieutenant"
Harry johnson, IL years old, and a
ssSpanish" officer, who was shot in the
back. The Spanish" commander,
"Genernal" Artie Standt, had q bullet
wound in his left leg. Others had
slighter injuries, but none of the boys
were seriously hurt. Later the police
arrested Emil Gustafson, aged 15, who,
they claimed, fred the bullets which
hit tho two Spanish" officers.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

Chicago. Jan. 12.-On the unusual
charge OF dealing In confederate money.
F. NJ. Davis, who conducts . general
mail-order business In Monroe street,
was arrested today by government OH
GERS and held to the federal grand jury
By United States Commissioner Hum
phrey. II II alleged that numerous
complaints have been received against
Davis for sending counterfeit money 10
all parts Of the country. Bills repro.
senting go, 900 were found In hiQ
place Of b1sine0 /;
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Overlap Land Case.

Washington. Jan. 10.-In an opinion
handed down in the United States su-
preme court today by Justice Harlan,
the title of the Oregon & California
Railroad Company to large tracts of
land in the state of Oregon was con.
firmed. The lands were granted 10 the
railroad company years ago; but its
claims were contested by tho govern
ymAnt
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Appeal to tho Presid snt.

Pittsburg, Jan. 13.-Pursuant 10 the
order of the general assembly Of the
Presbyterian church in the United
States. the permanent committee on
temperance has prepared comnunica.
tion to President Mckinley against the
sale Of liquors in new territory, and
this paper will leave Pittsburg tomor.
row for Washington with Q PRAYER TO
the president that he look into the mat.
ter at once and give the committee
some recognition of its action.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

General Schwsn's column, advancing
to the south Of Luzon, occupied Ninan.
One American was killed and three
wounded. Nine Of the enemy's dead
were found on the field after the fight.
A number of rifles were captured and
aava1nl pRiaouara Ware taken.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

A London dispatch says that there 10
reason to believe that the United
States and German embassies arc try
ing to find some common basis on
which they can cooperate in pressing
their respective demands against Great
Britain for the Delagoa bay seizures.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

A regiment of Iowa Dutch will join
the Beers.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

Four independent dairies in Chicago
have combined to fight the milk trust.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

From the stomach of woman VINO
died in Indiana, q short time since, the
handles of SIX silver teaspoons were
taken. and now the stomach OF . dead
child at Lebanon has turned out several
silver coins.
Toothache troubled cat belonging
TO James Dever, Of Norristown, fa. A
dentist extracted all her teeth ana
f3tted an artificial set in her JAWS.
Every night, before retiring, she runs
- her master to have her teeth 10
moved
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

John Boston, q negro, OF Russeil
county, Ala, convicted of chicken
setaling has been pardoned by Governor
Johnston on condition that "for twelve
months he shall not buy. steal or eat
another chicken, or any part thereof.
A lady in Baltimore was 80 attracted
to pet monkey that when It shunied
OF this mortal coil she gave . bapg-up
funeral. There were six pall-bearers,
iour carriages for the mourners, ana
several floral designs, one of them be-
ing an empty chair"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

is very charmingly conceived. The upper
part Stimulates a short Zouaye jacket OF
rose-colored crepe de chine with revers
and facings of white MORE antique which
open over a vest OF finely tucked white
mousselne de sole and high stock collar
OF white moire The lace pTincesse is
appliqued on this Zouave jacket with
points similar to those on the skirt, and
closes slightly to the right side with
strass buckles set in silver. The same
buttons. though OF larger size, ornament
the Zouave jacket. The shoulder Of the
tafeta-lined sleeve is Of rose colored crepe
de chine. upon which are appliqued the
rest of the tight sleeves and ends over the
wrist in a pointed flare.
The hat which matches this costume is
Of coarse black straw trimmed with pink
roses and assorted foliage and two long
white quilts.
The modistes are deeply absorbed In the
creation of the new summer gowns, and.
Judging from the latest models there
seems to be absolutely no departure in
the form Of the skirt, at least. The cling
ing. sheath-like skirt. with its voluminous
flare below. charaCterizes this year
gowns as well as last year. TUNES and
the various pleats and tucks are all ar
ranged with the same view 10 efIectlng
slenderness and height or stature and.
while numerous skirts. particularly those
made Of foulari or other thin silks have
returned to gathers at the back to sat
isfy the exaggerated propriety Of those
who objected to the habit" form of re-
cent date, the foldless and faultless fit OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

PARIS, March 27.-There is no doubt
that lace is again to be replaced this sea
son on the pinnacle of popularity, which
indeed, it has never entirely abandoned,
for lace, OF all materials, is the most es-
sentially feminine, and has played a prom
lnent part in woman's attire in all ages
and all climes, and will continue to do so
as long as woman prizes self-adornment.
Nor are the hand made laces alone worthy
Of consideration. Beautiful patterns are
turned out by the busy looms, and in many
cases are more adaptable for the rOugher
wear which a street gown is sure to en-
counter. Piece lace is particularly in de-
mand for whole gowns or tunics. Great
care and deftness are practiced in the shap
ing OF such apparel. as the seams which
fashion them are not permitted to be
stitched up by machine or hand. but are
rendered invisible by careful matching OF
the lace design and the threads severed
by the ruthless shears are replaced again
by the hand Of an expert, so that it seems.
without closer scrutiny, as if the garment
we're woven in one piece TO it the figure.
Al instance Of this kind is a beautiful
model fresh from Doucet. Ii has a prin-
cess foundation Of rose-colored tafeta,
which closes on the right side. The very
long and trailing skirt is finished with
a deep founce Of rose colored crepe de
chine The princess overskirt is of rich
Luxeuil guipure fashioned to fit the form
in the manner before described and end
ing below in deep points, which are fin
ished by hand embroidery. The bodice part
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

the skirt adjusted closely about the hips
and back sets off so well the graceful
curves OF a good figure that its friends
are lOath to give it up. An attempt at
draperes is also evident. but the effect
appears as vet so clumsy to the eye accus-
toned to the latter-day smOOthness that
they encounter small encouragement.
The tailor skirt alone is scanty and I'M
trimmed and short, to the delight Of the
woman who ad0res athletics. All other
skirts abound in trimming and are so long
as to conceal the feet; indeed, the eynic
claims that the woman Of fashion has of
late years. since the reign of the long
skirt. acquired a strut which is more
fashionable than graceful, and consists OF
a forward kick with each step to prevent
the superhuous length of drapery from
entangling about the feet and legs. There
is more truth than charity in this remark,
for it is an art to walk nowadays and the
woman who manages her lengthy robe
with grace deserves full admiration.
A return to he Empire styles is also
effected but without the simplicity which
the gowns Of that period would Indicate.
The present Empire gown is an elaborate
affair. generally OF lace or some diapha-
nous stuff with a tight princesse founda-
ton OF silk. which does not dispense with
well fitting stays. The taste for these
STYLES. however. has brought about one
advantage. which is the passing Of tight
laCing The newest corsets compress the
abdomen and hips alone without danger
to the health Of the wearer, and they are
so short above the waistline that the mus
cles of the upper torso are allowed fun
play. FELIX FOURNERY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

Feminine ideas of truth are sometimes a
little peculiar. Who has not heard a sweet
angelic-faced woman at the door Of a
crowded concert room or even a church say
to the sympathetic usher: please get me
a seat near the front / am a little deaf
You happen TO know the sweet thing. and
are well aware that she hears somewhat
better than the generality Of her sex; that
she listens to the soul-inspiriug music
with her beautiful liquid eyes suifused with
emotion. or prays with her face demurely
covered by her tiny gioved hands. a saint
in miniat&re, without a thought Of the out
rageous lie that has gained her a choice
seat in the edihce And the funny part Of
il is that if you did bring the incident to
her notice she would not understand treat
ing the matter seriously. She would prob
ably say with roguish look; Well you
know. | don't hear very we'll" Or, beg
ging the question altogether-a fayOrite
cOurse-"Why shouldn't | have the good
seats as well as somebody else?" Feminine
possibilities in the way Of juggling with
conscience is a mystery to the average
man
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
TO CLEAN OLD PORTRAITS.
Use Tepid Water and "A Raw Irish
Potato.

Use Ieptd water and "A Raw Irish
Potato.
If people knew what an easy task Il
is TO clean portraits and oil paintings
they would never let them hang black
| and colorless on their walls.
In nine cases out of ten. pictures paint
ed by the last generation of artists.
owned by private collectors or indiyid-
uals, have almost entirely lost their
beauty by being coated with dirt and
smoke.
Either Of the following methods can
be used by any careful person without
fear Of injury to the picture. ard in
many cases will restore its surface to
its original freshness and brilliancy OF
color.
As this is the simplest method, it Is
well to try it first Take the picture from
its frame and lay it on a large table. face
upward. Have bowl of tepid water and
4 goOd-sized sponge in readiness.
Peel a large white potato and cut ii in
half. Then. with the sponge and water.
go carefully over the entire surface of the
picture. In case it is badly cracked. as so
many old paintings are, let the sponge be
fairly dry; for. if the water SHOULD ooze
under the paint. it might crack more.
Now take the potato and with the smooth
side go over the entire surface while il is
wet.
Do not scrub hard. as it is apt to stretch
the canvas and necessitate its being taken
off the stretcher. The potato should move
in a circular motion, which should be kept
up until the canvas is in a lather.
The dirt will soon begin to soften and
make the Iather quite black. Keep 1ub-
bling until all the stains and spots disap-
pear. and then wash carefully and very
thoroughly with tepid water and the
sponge.
Unless the dirt has been vanished in, a
picture will usually readily respond to this
treatment. but in case it will not, the fol-
lowing method is almost sure to give the
desired result:
Double a heavy blanket twice and sprin-
kle it freely with alcohol; then turn the
picture, in its frame, face downward, over
it.
The fumes Of the alcohol will soon begin
to rise and loosen the dirt; it will also
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

liants round his middle. and a ring in his
back through which the ribbon ran. The
other was a small gold melon cbarmingly
enameled in green. She Haunted it in
my face as the latest thing from Paris. and
altogether [ thought her the very picture
Of SINAI tness. She tells me. though. that
she is Uudone because her gown is not laid
in srrendicular pleats all around and be-
cause her brand new automobile red petit
coat is not cut on the new lamp-shade pat
tern"
Wei. 7 don't know but what her case
is touching" admitted Maisie, FOR if you
are not pleased in the skirt now you do
feel hopelessly out OF it, and I've been
peeping into the inside Of lots of new
skirts at my dressmaker's, and see that
the Innings have what they call lamp shade
bottoms. That is. from the knees down
the skirt is cut in a big bias fiounce and
set onto the upper part, that fits sheath
like to within a few inches Of the knees.
The bottom Of the lining is distended with
numberless puffings and narrow pinked
frills OF silk the old fashion of the dust
rufiie is revived. and everything. in short
is done TO hold out the pleated cloth as
much as possible around the feet"
Il am glad to be treasured on that
point by you" said the hostess, after
counting her stitches carefully, for I've
promised to run cut to a country house
during the Easter holidays and that be-
hOOves me to get tidy little morning suit
for the house. ! found just what l wanted
in Deriwinkle blue French poplin Of a
weight as light as grenadine and made
Ia princesse. but raging out from the waist
in a series Of stitched down box pleatS
that please me greatly. Squares are snip
ped out at the bottom Of the skirt between
IL, 10
cd as the foot OF a smart cream guipure
lace skirt. The waist is wholly OF guipure
laid over a very deep cream silk lining and
three rows Of periwinkle blue velvet rib
bon are worked through the lace. over
the bust and their ends meet in front Of
this lace body and tie in a series Of cum
ming little bows. I must say I am rather
pleased with myself in that gown. and
with il in the morning l purpose to wear
a single piece of jewelry that will be a
ring Of duh green gold having a rounded
band holding a beautifully cut Egyptian
beetle in gold"
"Oh. / know. know" enviously re-
spondcd Maisie deliberately selecting the
finest rose from the bowl and thrusting its
stem into the front of her waistcoat.
Have not ! yearned for one Of those rings
for at least two weeks and tried by every
device to persuade papa to buy one for me.
I shall never save money enough for a
truly handsome specimen nor for a decent
summer ball gown fan Of which | am seri-
ously in need. What I want is a black net
affair with q huge white lace swan on it.
else one Of the thinnest ebony sticks laced
together with one broad band OF bullion
brOcade."
Everything comes to her who waits and
persistently leases an elderly parent who
is perfectly weakminded about his only and
unworthy daughter" remarked the hostess
rather sternly. as she rose to greet a mas
culine caller, and the question Of dress " as
thrust into the background.