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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-04-26

New York, April 23.-Miss Mary
E. Dinse, of this city. jumped form the
Brooklyn bridge at 2 O'Clock this after
noon without serious injuries,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-04-26

Chicago, April 24.-The police say
they have l8 cases against G. o. Charl-
ston, under arrest on the charge OF get
ting money from various persons on
worthless checks. He is said to be .
former member Of the Nebraska legis-
lature.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-04-26

Detroit, April 24.-Charles g.
Fleischmann, sec, etary of the Trust
Security & Safe Deposit Company, of
this city, hanged hiwself in barn To-.
day.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-04-26

Paper made from seaweed is so trans
parent that it is used for windows in
stead of glass.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-04-26

Infectious diseases are unknown in
Greenland, on account Of the dry, cold
etmospheTe.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-04-26

Mrs. James G. Blaine is collecting
her husbands letters for publication in
biography.
Workingmen in California are be-
coming alarmed at the steadily in
creasing number of japanese immi-
grants.
The Pennsylvania supreme court has
held that company incorporated in
another state and not registered in
Pennsylvania cannot recover in an
action at law.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-04-26
Killed His Father to Ss

Killed His Father to Save His Mother
Anderson, Ind, April 21.-John
Rodmore, "a years of age, was shot and
instantly killed by his son, Thomas E.
Rodmore, aged 30. The son claims he
killed his father to save his mothers
and his own life, both of whom had
been attacked by the elder Rodmore
with hatchet. Mrs. Rodmore had
fled suit for divorce.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06

dBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Hastings, Neb.. Nov. 5.-lialf an hour
before dawn w. j. Bryan began the
last day of his campaign. with the
prospect of an eighteen hour day
When he reached the depot at Lincoln
at 5;45 a.an. he found his special train
awaiting and fifty or more persons
prepared TO so on the journey.
Exeter, the first stopping place, So
miles from Lincoln, was reached at !
O'Clock. AS the train, halted crowd
appeared, Notwithstanding the early
hour and Mr.. Bryan was hastily cs-
corted to public hall near by. The
hall was flied TO overlooking. Mr.
Bryan's speech varied little from those
in agricultural communities in other
parts of the country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06

Omaha. Nob.. Nov, 5.--Air. Bryan ar
rived IN Omaha at Sis o'clock to- night
and began his first speech of series
OF nine in South Omaha at $50. This
hrse speech was made in n small hall
used as 4 Democratic headquarters and
the hall was packed To the point OF
suifocation With men. women and chill
dren, who received the candidate with
loud acclaim aud FREQUENT applause.
The second meeting WAS held in the
open air in South Omarn ana the
Presidential candidate addressed an
immense crowd. lie again asked his
supporters 10 20 carly TO the polls. He
charged thc Republicans with desert
Ing the plea OF 4 fun dinner pail with
which they mad begun the campaign.
lie took strong ground against the
permanent increase OF the size of the
army and against the acquisition of the
Philippines Without The consent OF the
people there. The speech was received
With loud applause.
After this meeting MIR. Bryan was
rushed across the City. where he re-
ceived another cordial welcome. His
speech WAS devoted almost exclusively
10 an appeal for attention 10 the elec-
ton tomorrow He told his hearers to
so To the polls. II necessary. before
breakfast and 60 stay without dinner
II they could not get their votes in be-
fore.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
Ministerial Corps at Pekin Ar.
ranging Basis of Negotiations.
QUESTION OF PuNiSHMENTS.
This aud Other Important Points which
are to Figure iu the Negotiations Have
Already Been Passed upon-R Russian
Ambassador Activel, Participating In
The Discussions Harmonious Proceed
ings Friction Between Allies Arises
Rebellion Losing its strength.

u'y Telegraph to virginian- Pilot.)
washington. Nov. 5.-NIinister Con-
gers last advices to the state Depart-
ment indicate that satisfactory pro-
gress is being made by the Ministerial
corps at Peliin toward the arrange
ineht OF n basis upon which negotia-
o.o'is shail be had With the Chinese
government for n final settlement.
The Minister'S have passed upon the
question OF punishments, and also up-
on several other important points.
which are 10 figure in the negotiations.
Inc results have not been made pub
lie.
The Russian Minister is understood
TO be participating actively in the dis
SussionS, and the proceedings are har-
inonioua. SO far these have been con-
bncd TO the effort TO secure a perfect
agreement by all OF the Ministers up-
on the basis Of negotiation, and UP to
this Tine no effort has been made TO
deal directly with the Chinese Govern
mcnt.
1t is the understanding that when
The Ministers themselves have agreed
upon their program there will be lit
lie difficulty in securing it's acceptance
ny The Chinese Government. which Is
indeed powerlcss to offer serious resist
nncc to the united demands of the
Powers.
FRICTION DETWEEN ALLIES.
Pckin, Sunday. Nov. "A commits
sion. consisting oc the senior stan ofr-
ccrs OF the forces of each Power taxi
ing part in the Chinese campaign. is
proceeding TO Shan Hal Kuan. on the
Gulf of Lail1 Tung. in order to smooth
the friction between the allied COM
mnnders regarding the places To be
selected for occupation by their re-
spective forces.
REBELLION WEAKENING.
Hong Kong, Nov. 6.-Reports from
Canton say the East river rebels have
moved UP the river. and boats are now
running from PAX Lo to IIu Chan. 1t
IS considered probable that the rebel
lion will shortly die out. The rerormers
admit that the rising was premature
and that they had not sufficient sup
ply OF arms
DANGEROUS DEMANDS
As the French demand the execution
| of th" leaders in the Shcll Lung riots.
rlacar'is have been posted throughout
| the town urging the people to slaughter
tie foreigners if the demands are
! pressed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06

fBy Telegraph TO Virginian Pilo)
omaha. Ncb.. Nov 5.-NIr. Bryan to-
night gave out the following state
n1ent:
The evidence Is in, the arguments
have been made and the case is now
submitted to the jury. If the jury Will
accept the Declaration of independence
and the Constitution of the United
STATES as the instructions of the court
there will be no doubt as to the verdict.
hope that the people will vote early
and then see that the vote is counted
as cast. l have been informed that
there is Il plan to buy any purchased BILE
votes with a sum contingent upon gains
in the precinct; but do not believe
that the plan will work. because n
democrat who would become a Repilb-
mean worker ut the last moment would
be suspected by his neighbors, and that
! peleve that the people are so much
IN earnest that bribery upon any cx-
Tended scale will he impossible"
CHAIRMAN JONES CLAIMS.
Chicago. Nov. 5.--Chairman James
10 ~, ZONES OF the Democratic National
said ''o'i'
II have no doubt that the result
or the ballot tomorrow will he The
triumphant election of Bryan and ste
VenSon The Democratic party has an
Pealed IN this campaign to the reason
ana conscience of the people. while
me Republicans have appealed to pas
SION ana prejudice. IN the great form
OF public opinion | have no doubt the
Democratic party has won in this. the
greatest of it's national struggles. Fo
ur years ago the Democratic party was
deficient in organization, whereas, now
1t Is more perfectly organized and
more efficient than it has been in any
campaign. The National Committee
has been in touch with every part OF
the country and familiar with all the
details of the work. While the campai
gn fund has not been enriched by the
contributions OF great trusts, it has re
ceived the patriotic mites OF the great
to defray the expenses of the cam
paign, which was even more satisfacto
~ than if ii had been otherwise.
The country is now aroused as it
has never been before since the great
civil war. and the result can be nothn
less than the triumphant election
the National Democratic ticket"
MARK HANNA'S VIEWS.
Chicago Nov. 5-The following state
ment was. given out at the headouar-
ters of the National Republican Com
mittee:
There are few surface indications
at this time dissimilar to those of four
years ago. when Mckinley swept the
country by the greatest majority pro-
badly ever given to Presidential can
didate. The work of the Republicans
during the past four weeks has been
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
MRS. srongwALL JAoKsoM.
COMPLETELY RELIEVED IN BAL
TIMORE OF NEURALGIA.
py Telegraph to -Pnoto

Baltimore. Nov. 5.-NIrs. Mary Ann
jackson, widow of the Confederate
General. "Stonewalr' Jackson. who has
been at the Church Home and Infirm-
airy, on North broadway and Fair
mount avenue, for more than n month,
left to-day for het' home in Charlotte.
n. c.. in company with friend
Mrs. Jackson came to Baltimore for
treatment for neuralgia, from which
she had suffered greatly. She consult
ed DR. Louis -. Tiffany, who advised
n surgical operation. The operation
was performed by DR.. Tiffany three
weeks ago to-day, with complete sue
cess. and Mrs. Jackson has not suffer-
ed a moments pain since. She is now
entirely restored to health.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06

which he visited during the day. Many
Of the places q which he spoke are
republican iii sentiment. hut in all
cases the crowds were larger in proper
ton 10 population and in most of them
tire was n high degree of friendly
interest manifested.
LAST SPEECH OF CAMPAIGN.
MIR. Bryan was met at the depot by
a large throng of people upon his ar
rival here at 6 o'clock tonight from
the interior OF the State. He spoke
from q temporary stand in postoffice
square, and in the main devoted him
self to the general issues of the cam
paign. The speech was vigorously APP
nlauded and was evidently we'll receiy-
ed. MIR Bryan said:
There is no chairman here to intro
ducc me: possibly If We're to tell You
my name YOU would recognize me. We
are at the close Of the campaign To-
morrow VIII decide what policies are 10
be pursued for the next four wears who
is to stand at the head OF our Federal
Government as we'll as what Is to be
the complexion of Congress the Senate
and House OF the State. And in this
my last occasion TO address the peonle
of my home city, / want 10 say no mat
ter what may be the result of to-rnor-
rows election. | shall have no blame to
cast upon the people of this com
pear before Lincoln audience without
feeling anew the gratitude which | owe
to the good people of this community.
No matter what they may do in the
future they cannot undo what they
have done in the past. and whether l
am elected or not think my exper-
ience will be OF some service 10 my
country. for have shown that Young
| nan. without q. single corporation he
! hind him. can amount to something
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06

Guided. The differences of opinion Is
the question of pluralitics that the
democrats are conceded in the rnetrop-
OILS and the Republicans are conceded
In the upstate districts
RICHARD CROKER'S CLAIM.
Richard Croker claims that Bryan
VIII carry Greater New York by he
tween $4,000 and 10000.
AS u general thing. Republican lead
ers Will not admit that the Borough
OF Manhattan Will be carried for BRYAN
by more than 10000 plurality. Both
SIDES claim the Borough of Brooklyn.
the Republicans by 1900 and the
Democrats by 5000. The population i'm
the Boroughs of the Bronx. Queens ana
Richmond is relatively small. Dem
ocrats and Republicans claim au three
poroughs, but the Democrats usually
carry Queens and Richmond AS fo,
the Bronx. the increase in population
owing to the uptown movement has
been so great that all estimates are
worthless; the population in some dis
tricts have doubled. II will probably
not give decisive majority either
way.
Democrats are inclined TO concede
the State outside Greater New York TO
Mckinley by 80 O0O.
This is 100000 less than the Renub
hcans allow Mckinley in the same ter
ritory.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt will re-
main at his home at Oyster Bay, on
Long Island. until after election. He
wound up his campaign for the Vice
Presidency tonight with brief
speech, and then visited his old friends
and neighbors.
THE BETTING.
The close of the campaign finds the
betting that has obtained during the
last fortnight practically unchanged.
Only comparatively small bets are be-
ing made. the ruling odds ranging
anywhere from 4 TO to TO in favor
of Mckinley.
CHIEF DEVERY INDICTED.
New York. Nov. 5.-Chief of Police
Devery has been indicted by the grand
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
POLITICS ia CUBA.
ENTHUSIASTIC OPENING OF CON
STlTUTlONALC CONVENTION.
az Telegrnrh 10 VircinInn. pIlntN

Wy telegraph to Pilot.)
Washington. Nov. 5.--A cablegram
received at the War Department late
this afternoon from General Wool
Military Governor of Cuba, reports the
enthusiastic opening of the Constitu-
tional Convention at Havana to-day
The dispatch Is as follows;
Havana. Nov. ).
Adjutant General, Washington:
Convention opened promptly at .
O'clock Immense enthusiasm and
cheering for the United States. AbSo-
lutely harmonious. Every evidence
that satisfaction of the people was en-
tire and complete. WOOD,
Military Governor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
stevenson Reaches Homo.
(By TeIegraph 70 virgInian-P ilotl

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot
bloomington. ILL.,, Nov. 5.--Adlai Z.
Stevenson spent to-day quietly at
home. Tonight he was the principal
speaker at the COLISEUM, talking an
hour on the question OF Imperialism
His reception by the audience was Il
great ovation, He has been speaking
for six weeks in ten states. He said
tonight liz is confident OF the election
OF Bryan, Mr.. Stevenson Will vote
early tomorrow and receive returns
in the evening al his home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
AT HIS HOME CITY.

Lincoln, Neb. Roy. 5.-With the cx-
ccption of seven speeches at Omaha
Tonight William J. Bryan completed
his presidential campaign tour OF this
state with a speech in his home city
at o'clock this evening. He returned
here at that time from twelve hour
tour of the interior of the State and
delivered n speech Of about thirty min
utes' duration TO his towns people.
Mr.. Bryan seemed entirely satisfied
With the audiences thar greeted MIN
AT the various points in his own state,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
LAST DAY OF
BRYAN'S CAMPAIGN.
He Began Work Monday HALF an
Hour Before Dawn.
TEDDY ROOSEVELT ANSWERED

Comments on Statements Made to Ncnras-
ka Farmers by the Republican Candi-
date for Vice President The rallacy of
His Arguments shown Future Of the
Philippines Under n Republican Admin
is'ratlon Outlined What it VIII be il
the Democrats Eject Their Ticket.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
ROOsENLr ANSWEREn

In the course of his remarks he said
" hen Mr.. Roosevelt was mere he
made statement that 40 per cent. of
the real estate lnortgaged in this state
had been paid off under his a6minls-
tlation. The fact is that a little less
man S24.0QO.0lO in real estate mortgages
nave been released in excess OF those
hled and YOU must take out OF the
$2iO00,000 all of the property where the
property is turned over to the mort
gage In satisfaction of. the debt. But
While the mortgages paid Off and re-
leased on real estate are very much less
than Mr.. Roosevelt says, the increase
in the chattel mortga ges of this State
In the last four years is very much
greater than the decrease in the real
estate mortgages. And If you will take
the real estate mortgages filed and re-
leased and the chattel mortgages filed
and released you viii find that adding
them together we have now Si49000 COO
more mortgased Indebtedness In this
State than we had four years ago: that
is. the chattel mortgages have incgeas-
ed so much more rapidly than the real
estate mortgages have decreased that
! me increase is SlAttoe 500 in four years.
Bear in mind these figures were taken
from the statistics in the labor bureau
Office, and those are made up from the
sworn statements OF county officials of
this State"
THE FILIP1NOs.
Holerege. Neb.. Nov.5.-In his speech
here Mr.. Bryan discussed trusts and
the income tax along his usual lines.
lie condemned the colonial policy of
England and said In conclusion;
Our opponents tell us that IL I am
defeated the war in the Philippines is
over. but that it win so on in case
am elected. The fact is that the war
Will continue if the Republicans carry
the election, but the war will cease if
we win. for we have promised inde-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
ROOSEVELT INTERPRETERS.

New York, Nov. 5.-Chef Devery an
nounces at police headquarters to-
night that he would rescind his order
of Sunday regarding the McCullagh
men and voters.
Mayor Van Wycli issued an order to
the chief to revoke the order. This
action followed the receipt of a short
note from Governor Roosevelt notify
ing the Mayor that in the event of
any wrong doing following upon the
failure Immediately to recall Chief
Devery's order, or upon any action or
inaction on the part OF Chief Devery,
must necessarily call you to ac-
count"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
NEW JERSEY.

New York. Nov. 5.-There has been
no change in the political situation in
New Jersey to-day. The Republicans
are confident. but the Democrats claim
that If the members of their party who
remained away from the polls four
years ago turn out Tomorrow the
State will go for Bryan. The increase
in registration. the Republicans claim,
is due TO the normal growth of the
voting people. The Democrats, how
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
ALL NOW IN READINESS
FOR TO-DAYS BIG STRUGGLE.
Both Parties Express Confidence in a Favorable
Decision by the Voters of the Country.
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS FULL OF CONFIDENCE

Hon. James K. Jones, the Democratic National Chairman
Predicts the Triumphant Election of Bryan and Steven
son-Marc Hanna Takes the Opposite view-Encourag-
ing News From Other States for the Democrats-Croker
Expresses Confidence in the Prospect of Carrying New
York-Reports From States in Which the Vote VIII
be Close.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06

pendence TO the Filpinos. and they
viii quit fighting when they know that
they are going 70 get what they are
lighting for"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06

marvelously effective. 1t has been
marked everywhere by completeness
III detail of machinery, harmonious ac-
tlon and desired results. IN the his
tory of the party no better organiza-
ton has ever existed. Mckinley and
Roosevelt Will carry every State which
Noed for Mckinley and Hobart four
years ago, and certainly seven or eight
others that voted for Bryan in 1896
The alleged hopes of Croker and
Bryan as to carrying Indiana and New
York are simply following out the pro-
gram OF claiming everything in sight
Tor the purpose of encouraging their
followers in close States to make the
most desperate efforts for success The
claims OF the Republicans are based
upon the result OF actual work and re-
ported by men in the field, brought UP
through precinct, ward, township, city,
county and state organiza tons and
upon actual facts as shown by the
closest poll ever made by any political
organization"
NEW YORK.
New York, Nov. 5.-The most inter-
esting development in New York on
the eve of the battle is the Indictment
found by the local grand jury against
Chief of Police William S. Devcrv on
the charge OF interfering with the work
of State Superintendent of Elections
John McCullagh. Chief Dcverys bail
was fixed, and arrangements have been
made Tor hearing the case the day af-
ter the election. The Indictment has
attracted n great deal OF attention in
political circles The points involved
appear TO hinge upon the rights of
men TO swear i'll their votes when
challenged by any of the deputies of
the state superintendent of elections
The legal aspects OF the case are in
tcresting Republican and Democratic
leaders. for the reason that ii has
been feared that a clash might occur
at the polls tomorrow between the
5000 policemen and the 500 deputies.
1T all the political Headquarters. at
the Office of the chief of police and at
the Democratic Club the consensus
of opinion seemed to be that the elec-
ton would prove Il quiet, one despite
the differences OF opinion between the
chief OF police and the State superin-
tondent, unless the unexpected hap
pens
VOTE IN THE CITY.
Everywhere confidence is expressed
that fun vote will be polled, and Re
publicans and Democrats alike agree
Greater New York will tomorrow de-
post their ballots for the men of their
choice.
Indications are that the vote in the
city will be at least $1,000 larger than
ever before in the history of Greater
New York.
Generally speaking, Republicans con
cede that Bryan will carry Greater
New York. On the other hand. Dem
ocrats admit that Mckinley will carry
the state If Greater New York is ex-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-06
NOW, BOYS, FULL VOTE AND A FAIR COUNT

jury for alleged interference with State
superintendent of Elections John Nc
Cullagh. The Indictment against
Chief Devery charges felony. 1t
charges in part:
THAT he GDevery) did attempt Will
fully. knowingly and with felonious in
tent. to hinder said McCullaSh in the
performance of his duty as state Su-
perntendent OF Elections
Chief Devery's bail was fixed at ST.,
600. which was furnished by MIR.
Lyons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-18

30 not including the numerous cases in which alcohol has been an exciting but not the primary cause of the trouble fn eases of mania, epilepsy, and paresis. Experience has shown that about one- third of the living children of alcoholic parents are epileptic, and that more than one-half of the idiots in the world are the offspring of alcoholic parents hraepelin goes so far as to consider in loXlcatlon mental disturbance fraught Wlth great danger to society. He points out also the frequency with which alcoholism is responsible for crlme of various kinds and degrees. Ihere is no escape from the fact that alcohol IS a poison, especially to the nervous system, whose effects naturally vary With the amounts In and the ire quency with which it is used and the staDillty of the structures upon which US Influence is exerted. There is, thus, put one attitude for the conscientious physician to assume in this connection, namely, to look upon alcohol as he does upon other therapeutic agents as for instance ether, chloroform. opium. as having distinct and definite field of usefulness, but not to be allowed to be employed indiscriminately and habitr- ally and in the absence of physloloeic indications. Philadelphia Medical Journal.