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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01
ExPL LOSION At INDIAN HEAD.
Bad Accident Believed to Have Oc-
Cured at Proving Grounds.

Bad Accident Believed to Have Oc-
Cured at Proving Grounds.
Washing .on, Oct. 27.-An explosion
occurred at the Indian Head proving
grounds about IL o'clock tonight. A
fash of light, visible some distance,
accompanied the explosion which was
followed by fire. The explosion
shook the windows of houses in Alex.
andria, 10 miles from Indian Head.
There is no direct communication with
the proving grounds by which details
can be had tonight. The grounds are
25 miles down the Potomac river from
Washington. and many of the big guns
and much of the armor for the battle.
ships are tested there.
1t is believed the powder mills and
other mills were destroyed. The first
shock was felt over a radius of 90
miles. A number of other explosions
followed at intervals, illum mating the
surrounding country and the opposite
bank of the river. At Quantico, IL
miles below Indian Head, one explo.
sion after another was heard, and
bricks were shaken from chimneys.
Forts Hull and Washington, IL miles
north of Indian Head, were shaken by
the explosion. The tug Triton left
the navy yard soon after the explosion
for the proving grounds. There are
several officers and number of enlist.
ed men and workmen at the place.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01
Tho Patterson Murder.

Patterson. N. j., Oct. 28.-Scul-
thorpe, the man who drove the cab in
which Jennie Bosschieter, the young
silk mill employe. died last Thursday
night, said today that a woman whose
name he does not know was in the sa.
loon at the time the girls drink was
drugged. This woman, he says, help
ed Kerr, McAllister. Campbell and
Death to put the girl into the cab, and
stood by until the vehicle started away.
The police are searching for this wo-
man and also for the drug clerk who
sod chloral to McAllister. He has
disappeared, but it is thought he has
not left Paterson. Scuthrope says he
believes the unknown woman was q
stranger in Paterson.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01
SOUTHERN BOXERS.
They Are Organising to Drive Foreign
ers Out Of China.

They Arc Organising to Drive Foreign
ers Out Of China.
Hong Kong, Oct. 29.-Advices from
Lien Chau, on North river, say that
American mission porperty there is
threatened with destruction by Boxers,
VIII, have posted the following procla-
nation:
"We have organized to protect our
country and our homes. and we rely
upon one another to support the order
to drive out the foreign devils. They
are mad. Their folly passes descrip-
tion. They are the usurpers of our
land. They disturb our borders. In
all the provinces and procedures chap
els have been opened, and our people
are deceived, ripped open ana dis sem-
boweled, while the foreigners grow fat
ON the revenues OF China, insulting our
officials and merchants and seising our
temples and palaces. The emperor is
indulgent and permits this. Who can
foretell the intention of the foreign
devilsl Day by day they act more out
rageously. When We behold the pres.
ent condition of affairs. our hearts are
bruised with grief. Therefore, We have
organized our strength to destroy the
devouring wolf throughout the en-
pire."
The Boxers took the American Pres
byterian mission buildings, but have
not destroyed them. The rebellion is
spreading along East river and North
river, in the province of Kwang 81.
1t is supposed to be aimed at the over
throw of the Manchu dynasty. but the
reports are so contradictory that it is
next to impossible to form lucid i'm
preston In Canton the Chinese ofi-
Gals are taking the insurrection 50
lightly that foreigners believe il will
be very difficult to suppress.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01

Pittsburg. Oct. 29.-The National
Association OF Bridge and Structural
Ionworkers, in session here today,
adopted universal wage scale, fixing
the rate at so cents IN hour. with
eight hours n . days work. The
scale will go into effect next May. Is
vas also decided to send an oygantser
10 South Africa and Egypt.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01
DENVER BUSINESS MEN
Want Large Appropriations for Govern
ment Irrigation Surveys.

Want Large Appropriations for Govern.
ment Irrigation Surveys.
Denver, Oct. 25.-Colorado bust.
ness men recognize the benefit that
attaches to their state through the
work of the government along the lines
of irrigation investigation and surveys
for reservoir sites. The Denver cham
Der of commerce and board of trade
last month adopted rigorous resolutions
calling attention to the great develop
ment possible in Colorado, through ir-
rigation, and to the generally accepted
opinion that only by the storage OF
food waters can the future problem
affecting successful farming in the arid
region be solved, and pledging support
to the United States geological survey
in securing large congressional appro-
briations for carrying on their work for
surveys of reservoir sites. and other
preliminary irrigation work.
Waste of the Forests.
Many sections of the West are be-
ginning to reap the bitter fruits OF
forest destruction. A few years ago
the snow would drift. and pile up in
the mountain gulches, thickly studded
with Pima and other trees, forming an
almost impenetrable forest protection,
and these gradually meltaway. supply.
ing water for the streams until late in
the season. This, now, has too often
changed. The timber has gradually,
but surely, been cut and burnt away.
until now some of the finest forests OF
the mountains have disappeared, and
where the snow banks would remain
until late in the season. they now dis
appear months earlier, and instead OF
melting gradually, the food-waters
come with rush, and then cease when
most needed. There is scarcely any
thing more important than forest pro-
lection and preservation, which means
q guarding of the water supply; and
every state AMI every section should
rouse to active local organisation and
national cooperation.
The Philadelhpia Public Ledger, an
old and conservative Eastern journal,
speaking of the arid public lands, ar
CUES forcibly, that in order that they
may be redeemed the nation should
assume the task of irrigation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01

London. Oct. 29.-The Daily Mall
has the following from Lourenco Mar
uues: The American bark Fred p.
Litchheld. which went ashore hsEs
from her moorings during the gale "a
the night of October II. and waa
ssarched the next day ior gold. IN Con-
sequence Of . suspicion that she waa
carrying Mr.. KIugsr's treasure. - ~
amount Of 81 500. 900. sailed today.
Thero = little doubt that she carries .
large quantity Of sold hidden under -
ballas&
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01

Philippines. ''p''s - 'ns
Tho Nc nc god yield OF Cripple Creek for
to 60, present sent year is expected to amount
bniIa na English inventor proposes to
&c IN IN Oeat that will cross the Atlan-
sptiria imports OF gold from Europe are
the ,a pa'ed In New York as result Of
Afr;oe assumption OF mining in South
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-11-01

A German firm has built = locomo-
tive ON the American pattern.
The international peace congress IN
Paris condemned Great Britain . course
in tho Transvaal.
During the last year :, 400 duelf
have been fought in Italy and 30 deaths
have resulted.
Cabbage crops in Europe ara gener'
ally poor this year and this country \
being called upon = maze up ne &C.
ficiencv.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
SOME MUSICIANS OF NOTE

Carl Reinecke resides at Leipsic, Sax.
ony.
Italo Campanini was pupil of Lam
peril.
Antonin Dvorak's father was a hotel
keeper.
Charles Readc, the novelist, was well
known as skillful violin player.
Won Bulow, D'Albert and Tausig had
Franz List for their piano master.
Felix Motif, the celebrated orchestral
conductor, was born in Vienna in 1856.
He is living.
Wilhelmj. the violinist, was born at
Usingen. in Prussia, in 1s45. He has
trav eled extensively.
Carl Zerrahn was appointed musical
conductor of the Boston Handel and
Haydn society in 1854.
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore. the IA
nous bandmaster, was bandmaster
in the federal army.
Vuillaume is the name Of family of
famous French musical instrument
makers, all now dead.
Louis Moreau Gottschalk, the plan
list, died in Brazil, in December. 1869,
while OF a concert tour.
Lilli Lehman was born in 1SiS at
Wurzburg, in Bavaria. Her mother was
her first vocal teacher.
Antoine Edouard Batiste was a IA
nous French organist and professor of
music. He died in 1876.
Arrigo Boito, the ibrettist, is not only
a famous poet. but composer who has
achieved distinction. - Ladies Homu
journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
PORTER RUNS A RAILROAD
Was the 0nly One
u DO It,

Senator Depew does not tell how the fol-
lowing came to be reported TO him, but it -
such good story that he uses it continually
IN disnissiLg digni6ed bores or influential
beagars from his Office. The senator was on
his summer vacation when . pompous little
man called to zee him and encountered the
colored porter who guards the outer oEses
Of the Depew sanctum. =,
II want to see Chauncey Derew, faid
"You can't, sab. He's gone to Europe.
sab"
"Well, then, I'll zee his secretary"
"Sorry, sab. but Mistah Duval, he's done
"Then IN see Cornelius Vanderbilt"
'sHe's in Newport, sah.
"Well, is w. X. Vanderbilt in!
mo, sab. Hes done gone to Newport,
"That SOP Then I'll see the vice presi-
dent of the road"
Hes in Albany, sah."
'sHow about the second vice PRESIDENT!
"He's down to Long Branch, sah.s
'Is the superintendent in:"
Hes out inspectionin' de road, sah."
"How about General Passenger Agent
Daniels:"
"He went away to Cape May dis mawn-
"who in thunder il running this road.
anyway shouted the little man, getting
very red in the face.
"WeH, I'll tell you, boss" replied the
ebon attendant, "dis yere road jes runs hit.
sef, sab, an dere hahn nobody needed round
to look after things but me.-Saturday
Evening Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
A HARD LUCK STORY.
He Used to BE = Successful Broker But
Went Broke ut the
Business.

He stood before the police Judge wreck.
He suggested an echo OF better days. He had
been arrested the night before for sleeping
in an open doorway.
The Judge saw that the prisoner had not
always been . tramp and questioned him
with regard to his past.
well, your honor, it was this way" the
man said, quietly. 81 haven't always been a
You see me now. was a stock broker once.
When / was younger man l became inter
ested in copper. Copper is usually solid, you
know. Well, made little pile, then shift
ed to iron. Iron is hard to handle and l
lost. I withdrew from specializing for .
time, but the old fascination drew me again
into the maelstrom. i took flyer in come
glittering mining stock, but it was loser. !
said would try again. / bought little train
Of different railway stock, but didn't tie to
it long enough and went nearly broke.
Then showed all Of my remaining fortune
into pork. 1t turned out that pork was on
the hog, and here am"
The Judge had listened to the story at.
tcntively and at its conclusion discharged
the prisoner. "IIave you any money!" he
inquired. as the man turned to leave the
courtroom.
mo, sir" was the reply; I'm broker now
than ever wal" Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
Endurance of the Moose,

While the peculiar pacing gait of a
moose will not carry him over the
ground as rapidly as the deer or carl
bou. his endurance far surpasses that
Of either of these animals. For short
squirt or in very deep snow the caribou
can easily discount the moose, but for
an all-day's jaunt, where the course is
fairly open, the moose has no rival.
Many years ago when Sir Edmund Head
was governor Of the province he owned
tame moose that performed remark
able feats of speed and endurance. On
one occasion the governor wagered
E 500 that his moose could travel from
Fredericton to St. John over the ice, a
distance of 81 miles, in faster time than
any team Of horses in the stud of Lord
Hill, Of the Fifty-second regiment. A
sledge was attached to the moose and
another to the horses. The river ice
was covered with about eight inches of
snow. The start was made opposite
government house at eight o'clock in
the morning. In seven hours the
moose and his driver were in Market
square, st. John. Lord Hills team was
distanced, one Of the horses expiring at
Gagetown, and the other reaching st.
John three hours behind the moose
Lewiston (Me.) Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
HE WASN'T sUpERsTIrIoUs.
And Yet He Was Bound He wOuldn'l
Travel Without His Lacky
Coin.

Just as he was starting on short business
journey his wife called him aside. Will
ham,, she said, earnestly, don't think Of
going to-day. Put it of till tomorrow or
next week. Something awful will happen
if you disregard my advice, and know it. !"
whats the matter with you? Been hav-
ing dreams or consulting one of these sec
ond-sight frauds." mo, dear, but this is
Friday, and it is simply inviting trouble to
make start on Friday" "Oh, pshaw!
Will you never get over such foolishness?
What's the day got to do with it? Honest,
it makes me tired-this everlasting supersti-
ton and belief in signs. If paid attention
to all such things we'd starve, for I'd have
no time to do business. Put all of them out
OF your head, little one. I've had just as
good luck on Friday as ON any other day,
and the only serious accident ever had ~as
on Monday. can't disarrange all my plans
just to humor within. I'll come back as
safe and sound as leave. Good-by." He
went, and she sat in the bay window look
ing just as disconsolate as though her worst
fears had been realized. At the end of 20
minutes she saw her husband hurrying
toward the house, carrying his hat in his
hand and hopping his forehead. She ran to
the door, pale with apprehension. What il
it, William? Tell me, quick. can bear
anything as long as you are all right"
where's that cid blue vest? That lucky
dime of mine is in one of the pockets. I'd
stay at home before I'd 60 without it,
Troy Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
How to Avoid Colds During White
ssThis idea that many neonle haY

How to Avoid Colds During Winter.
"This idea that many people have,
that winter is IN unhealthful season,
is all wrong. Winter is just as health
full as summer, if people will take care
of themselves. If you want to go
through the winter without a cold, OBJ
serve these few simple rules:
"Don't overhead your house, and
don't stop all ventilation. Sleep in a
cool room, but keep warmly covered.
Always take off your outdoor wraps
when you come in the house, and al
ways put them on when you go out.
And, lastly, just rs long as there is
snowon the ground. don't go out with.
out your rubbers. This last rule is the
most important of all, for two colds
out of three come from wet feet
The Independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
Growth Of the Telephone sys,e-

1t is stated that the close of this year
will see $500 Independent telephone
exchanges in operation, having over
10000 Instruments. In 1880 there were
under rental use in the country COSTS
telephones. One year later the number
had increased to 1862. In 1898 the
number Of telephones in use was over
LOO, 900. In 1855 there was in use in
the various systems and modes of build
ing 1922 miles of telephone wire. At
the beginning Of this. year the mileage
had increased to 1,15s, 900 miles. The
use Of the telephone is more common
in the United States than in any other
country.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
The True Connoisseura.

"Papa," said the boy, "when you say in
your advertisements that your goods are
acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the
best, what do you mean by connoisseurs"
"a connoisseur, my boy" answered the
great manufacturer, is an eminent author.
ity-an authority, in short, who admits that
our goods are the best."-Coller's Weekly
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

He was one of those sarrulous old fellows
whose only aim in life seems to be to strike
up conversation with strangers in public
places. He was seated in the corner Of q
versation with the conductor, when dap
per young fellow entered and took q seat on
the opposite side Of the car. The old fellow
eyed him closely for several minutes and
then leaned over and touched him on the
knee. "Scuse me-" remarked the inquisi-
tive old chap, but amt your name John
man replied that it was. "Son of William
johnson, amt you?" Eyes" was the curt
answer. well, well, WELL" went on the
loquacious old man. al knowed you was q
johnson the minute laid eyes on you. l
ulster know your father well" so did ], !"
said young Mr.. johnson, without cracking q
smile. An audible litter ran around the
car, and the old man got of at the next cor.
ner.-Philadelphia Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
The Typewriter Iaventies.

A Statistician has proved that the invep.
ton Of the typewriter has given employment
to 5O0,0 people, but he fails to state how
many cases Of weak stomachs and dyspepsia
it has induced. All people of sedentary oc-
cupation need Hostet:ers Stomach Bitten.
It helps nature to bear the strain which en-
sues from confinement and it is q wonderful
medicine. No one realizes this more keen
ly than the man or woman who has been
cured Of stomach trouble by its use.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
The Great Test.

is Willoughby Winks q companionable
ellow?'
'Oh, yes; he makes himself agreeable even
when he plays whist. Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
Winter Tours.

Should you desire information regarding
California, Arizona, Texas or Mexico. and
the long limit, low rate, round trip tickets
sold to principal points, the various routes
via which the tickets can be purchased,
class rates, through sleeping car lines, First
Class and Tourist, call upon or address w.
G. Neimyer, Gent Western Agent, South
ern Pacific Co., Z38 Clark St., Chicago: w.
H. Connor, Com1 Agent, Chamber Com
merce Bldg, Cincinnati, O., or w. j. Berg,
Tray: Pass. Agt., 20 Ellicott So, Buffalo,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

She" Harry, Kate Snowfall has dia-
mond ring that her lover, Fred Stilton, gave
her. Funny that you never gave me any
diamond ring" He-"Nellie, it is only girls
who are not precious in themselves who re-
quire the embellishments Of precious
stones" Shel.Oh, Harry, what dear
fellow you are!"-Boston. Transcript.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

Some people keep their friends interested
in their troubles because they are of scan.
dalous nature.-Afchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
Eject Of Tea.

Tea derives its beneficial qualities not
from its supply of nutrition. for it sup
plies none, but from its affording
theme, the effect of which in the sys-
tenn is to diminish the waste, thus max
ing less food necessary at the time tea
is taken. Whether such effect is need
ed depends largely upon the previous
habits Of the drinker. Its stimulus is
peculiarly grateful to the aged, who
have been accustomed to drink it,
Medical Notes Of the Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

London papers are having fun Will
Ambassador Choate over the slip made
by him at the Edinburgh literary din.
ner in attributing Millions famou.
"Peace hath her victories no less re.
nowned than war" to IAN American
orator"
The determination of the authorities
Of Christiania, Norway, to remove and
recast the bronze statues of Djornst.
jerne Bjornsen and Ibsen, which stands
before the national theater, has been
taken because Bjornsen has demanded
the removal of his image as "per-
manent SANDER" on him.
Since boyhood Joseph Chamberlain,
British secretary for the colonies, has
worn a monocle. He was not unknown
to fame when he entered parliament.
When he made his appearance in the
house Premier Beaconsfield looked him
over carefully and remarked: "He
wears his monocle like gentleman
Edward Hooper. a professional diver
has made a record in his line of bust
descended to the wreck of the ship
Cape Horn, and there remained, at one
submission, for 42 minutes at a depth Of
over 200 feet. At this point the pres
sure is SSh pounds to the square inch.
and no other person, it is asserted, has
been able to remain below this depth.
: Many Of the opera singers receive
large sums for singing at private "At
Homes" Nine. Melba has received as
much as G 800 for singing one or two
songs. Nearly all of the artists at Cow
ent Garden have clause in their con-
tracts under which they have to hand
over to the management one-ha!f Of
any sums they may receive for singing
at private houses. and in this way the
exchequer at the end Of the season
is sometimes increased by $4,000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

"See how that human skeleton is cracked
Eyes. That mans dead broke. -Philadel.
mia Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

Although Rev. DR.. Storrs, of Brook
Ign. has now given up his pulpit work.
he promises to do considerable preach
ing with his pen through the religious
press,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

A steamer last week was stopped, owing
to dense sea fog in the mouth OF the river.
An old lady inquired of the captain the
cause of the delay. Cant see up the
river" replied the captain. But can
see the stars overhead" continued the old
party. "Yes, but until the boilers bust We
amt a-goin' that way."-World's Comic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20
rock Han a IaIs WORD.

Customer-You sell cracked eggs at half
price, do you mott
Clerk-YeSm; we always make 50 per
cent. reduction on cracked goods. Anything
else to-day?
Eyes, you may give me a dollars worth Of
cracked wheat. Here's so cents."-Colum-
bus CO., State Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

would nos as' 1ss SAID w Do wish
cause you don't know what is in them"
'.Oh, yes, do. Why, for the trifling sum
that cigarette costs you get nicotine, vale
rian, possibly a little morphia, and any
quantity of carbon" She looked up into his
eyes and murmured: Arthur, dear, it does
seem like bargain, doesn't it "-Brisbane
Review.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

Don't count your poultry until they get big
enough to get away from the cat.-Chi-
caeo Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

Gratitude, like everything else, is OBJ
noxious when it is overdone. = Atchison
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

There is one peculiar thing about the
man who borrows trouble; he is always
willing to share it with otheys.-Chi-
cago Daily News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

Author-"Now, want your honest opin-
ion. Tell me what faults you see in my
book" Friend-'Well, for one thing, ]
think the covers are too far apart
Francisco Examiner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.=Rev: D: Buch
/, mueller. Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a. '9A.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-01-20

The Best Prescription fer Chllls
and Fever Is q bottle Of CRovK's TAsrELEss
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quininein
atasteless form. No cure mo pay. Price. 50c.