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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14
rnr rlLLAoE OF sorAroEs
Yields Secured ~ the Various Msdes Of
Cultivat1on

Yields secured ~ the Various Modes Q
Culeivstlea
Every farmer is interested In increas
ing his potato crop, and the various
methods Of growing potatoes always re
ceive consideration. Recent expert
ments made at Cornell University
under the supervision Of Mr.. J. L
Stone, demonstrate to farmers the ap
plicability to their soils and condition.
Of methods In potato culture thai
have given excellent results. The ex
perinlents extended over . period Of
live years, aud all kinds Of weather.
favorable aud ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
To show that much depends on proper
culture it may be mentioned that III
1895 the average yield Of potatoes fol
New York state was l22 bushels, yet
the maximum yield at the station was
AIS bushels, while In 1897, when the
average for the state was only 81 bush
els per acre, the maximum yield Oh
the station grounds was 322 bushels.
In 1899 eleven plots averaged 1t the
rate of l95 bushels per acre, ranging
from la to 233 bushels, although the
average for the state was but 81 BUSH
els. Farmers who made experiments
got the best yields FROM autumn and
spring blowing compared with spring
blowing only, while deep planting aud
level tillage showed marked increase
in yields Compared with shallow plant
ing and killing. These results were
obtained on various farms, aud are
valuable to those who make tho potato
crop speciality.
Many farmers are satisfied to cult
vate their crops only when necessity
requires. They do not neglect the
crops, keeping down the weeds aud
grass, but the experiments made at the
station by the farmers who assisted
show that cultivation does more; in
fact, that the more the land is culti-
waited the larger the cr,p. One farmer
got IA bushels more Of potatoes from
land that had been cultivated five
times than from land cultivated twice.
Another plot that gave 1877 bushels per
acre was exceeded by an adjoining plot
that had been cultivated seven times,
which yielded 1874 bushels per acre. 1t
is plain, therefore, that frequent cult
VdllOu 10 UcuCuCAdis uutC uCCP Pl0uC.
ing gives better results than shallow,
yet deep planting should not follow
shallow plowing-that is, the burrows
opened to receive the seed should not
70 to the bottom of the soil that was
stirred by the pillow. If it Is desired to
plant six inches deep the land should
he plowed eight inches deep. II land
has never been plowed deep, then the
pillow should go down only one inch
more each year, blowing in the fall Of
the year. 1t Is well to understand also
that better tillage and larger crops
cause the removal of more plant food
from the soil; hence the use of manure
and fertilizers, or the growing Of clover
or sod crops to be plowed under should
not be overlooked. If the farmer will
give as much labor to the potato crop
as it really demands he will suffer but
little loss from drought, and his yields
will be such as to pay all expenses aud
return profit.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14
Our Defensive Force

The tremendous defensive force Of
the United States, in available men, is
revealed i'm the census report showing
that in 1900 those of militia age num-
bered 16, $3.50, 1853, of whom mere than
thirteen millions were native torn and
more than fourteen milli0ns were
white. Calling attention to these fig
ures the Kansas City Star says "Whell
lit Is remembered that quality Of
the American soldier Is the finest in
the world, the magnitude Of this bull
warkSOf national security can be family
compfehended. Although there is no
| systemf enforced military training
| in the United States "A in some Of the
European countries, the adaptabtlity
| Of the American to the requirements
/ Of war has been exempli6ed In such
striking instances that the resources o.
the reserve are not belitted because O
the crudeness Of the citisens in militar,
training"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14
WESTERN ORCAs NOTES
Mrs. Clay is on the sick list.

Mrs. Clay is on the sick list.
Mr.. Scott left for Seattle on a business
trip Friday.
Mr.. Smaby is selling his white oak
timber to ship builders. He would like
10 know where he can get about seventy
five Angora goats.
Road Supervisor Kirby is blasting of
the west side of the Wakefield bluff, near
high water mark, and making good
road along there.
The Deer Harbor school aud literary
society will combine in musical and
literary entertainment to be given at the
school house Saturday evening, Novenl-
Der l6. There will be basket supper.
tho baskets to be sold to the highest bid
ders.
As tho ISLANDER observed recently
s.trade is largely matter Of exchange"
This was illustrated here in small way
few days ago when Mr.. Baggs, who was
Waiting in this neighborhood from Nell
son island, B. c., traded q gun to Mr..
Pearmain for . fine overcoat and then
traded the overcast at the store for mer-
chandise, which he took to his home
across the line.
8. Belshe received . letter last week
nom Richard Giffin, formerly Of this
neiehborhood, where he still has 16o acres
Of land, who il now at Grand Forks, Yu-
kon territory. He served as volunteer
| in the End Washington regiment during
tho Spanish war and bis father is q mem
| her Of the G.. A. r. He says game Is very
abundant in the Yukon region. Gray
| ling, trout and whitefish are plentiful In
the streams and large king salmon come
M the Yukon 1000 miles from the sea-
Large numbers Of bear. moose and CARR
bou are killed every year and also mar
| ten, black, gray, white and red foxes
wolves and huskie dogs.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Correspondents
SAN JUAN VALLEY

Mrs. John Buckley has returned from
California.
). 0. Bergman shipped thirteen tons Of
straw 70 Port Townsend last week.
VIM. Jakel has bought steam launch,
formerly owned In Friday Harbo-.
Woman Reed was over from Port
Townsend visiting his parents last week.
Mr.. Dill came over from Lopez last
week to do some carpenter work for Mrs.
ID. Carr.
VIM. Goodridge has returned from q
visit with his father, Chas. Goodridge, in
Port Townsend.
Thos. Osborne, who has been spending
the summer with his brother, 8. L. Os-
borne, Of the south end, has returned to
his home in Portland.
Road Supervisor johnson has been
working . force Of men ON the Argyle
road and also on the road between the
corners and the churches.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14
FOR SALE

A well stocked ranch Of 15S acres, -
miles from Friday Harbor and }-miIe
from school house. with good dve-room-
house, barn and outbuildings, cows,
horses, sheep, poultry and household
furniture. Ali for sale at bargain on
ACCOUNT of III health. For terms, ETC.,
aDply at ISLANDER office or to Gould
& Void.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

statutes Of the state or Washington
governing and regulating the sale Of
intoxicating liquors, that then, in the
Iuture no license or renewal Of license
VII! be granted by this board to any
such person or pers0ns % falling or re-
Iostng to comply with the law or stat
utes. 1t Ii also directed that the Sum-
oay law be enforced against any store
o. other business ~ provided by SEE
s t. III OF the penal code Of the state Of
Washington"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Last winter an infant child of mine
had Group in a violent FORM" says Elder
John w. Rogers, q Christian evangelist,
Of Filley, Mo. II gave her few doses of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and in q
short time all danger was passed and the
child recovered" This remedy not only
the first symptoms appear will prevent
the attack. 1t contains no opium or other
harmful substance and may be given rs
confidently to baby as to an adult. For
sale by all druggists.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Allow me to say few words in praise
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. can
recommend it with the utmost conf
demo. It has done good work for me and
will do the same for others. had very
severe cough and cold and feared would
get pneumonia, but after taking the Sec
Ond dose of this medicine / felt better;
three bottles of it cured my cold, and the
pains in my chest disappeared entirely.
am most respectfully yours for health,
RALPH 8. MEYERS, 8f-Thirty-seventh
St., Wheeling, w. Va. All druggists.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14
DECATUR NOTES
ViOlets are In bloom.

Violets are In bloom.
Benjamin Cayou is on the sick list.
Frank Wilson is decking on the steamer
Fawn.
Mr.. Davis has the new dock nearly
completed.
Jessie Reed has boon visiting her sister,
Mrs. Jones.
Chas. LIE Master has made a business
trip to Whatcom.
Misses Marguerite and Jessie Reed are
getting along nicely with their new cam.
era.
Mr.. Parker has made quite All improve
ment on his farm by building . fne large
barn.
Since Capt. J. T. Jones has had q now
boiler put in his boat, she runs much
better.
Joe Reed and Chas. LIE Master have
their little launch nearly completed. II
Is beauty.
Mr.. Blythe and family are expected
back on the island, after living in Ana
coftes two years.
Messrs. Peterson and Ewing, of Fair.
haven, were visiting relatives here last
week, returning Saturday on tho Buck
eye.
VIM. III. F. Reed has returned from
White Horse, Yukon territory, where he
has been building steamers. He intends
building steamer ut his home here this
winter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14
NOTICE

All persons owing accounts to Inc
San JsIan Trading Company are re
0uested to call and settle before Deem.
her ist. at which time unpaid accouns'
will be placed In the hands OF an ss'or
ney for collection.
AZ. r. N0FTSGER.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Ont this out aud take it to any drug
.tore aud get Q free sample of Chamber
Isin's stomach and Liver Tablets, the best
nhvsic. They cleanse and invigOrate the
st;omach, improve the appetite and regu-
late the bowels. Regular size 25c per box.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

We sell the old reliable Jewell stoves
and ranges.-Morse Hdw. Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

r&,. .isnaAurs q On every boz q ne eeau'.s
isxsfiye BrOmo Quinine r.s'.s.
he remsdy thas saEss -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

James Holden, of Roche Harbor, left
Monday for Liverpool, England, OH
business, expecting to return about
January 1. He may be accompanied
on his return trip by Mrs. Bolden's
mother.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

The steamer IroQuois was In port
esr~a from Sidney b C. and s tOck
"a sheep, 60 turkeys aud nearly 1000
pounds Of wheat, the export value OF
me cargo being about 81 900. The ap-
pies, sheep and turkeys were purchased
3y VIM. Munro and the wheat by Mr..
rurvis, Of the arm Of Malcolm 4 Puc:
Vs Salt spring island. It was loaded
u Carter's wharf aud Mr.. Carter sold
considerable part Of the cargo: MI.
munro had intended shipping ~ more
sheep. which he had brought In Batur-
gay night, but he sold them on the
wharf here to Mr.. WAcklln, who bought
soe 6lthst . Co, Of YiotoIio,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

A Greek or Italian fisherman, Of
Victoria, known by the name Of Frank
Nicholas, killed q man in Victoria q
few days ago. He has been q frequent
visitor at the custom house at Roche
Harbor in recent years and 10 well
Known at Mitchell bay and Stuart
island. A reward of $3.50 was offered for
his capture, which has been effected.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

The tug "Flyer" and big scow
"Gilley No. g" OF New Westminster,
cleared for Ladner's Landing, OH the
Fraser river, Saturday night with $40
sheep for Rithet q Co.'s ranch there.
The sheep were valued ut 81, 299.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Ofsll the privileges enjoyed by clti-
zens OF the United States the one that
seems to be most appreciated by many
Is that which the poet Burns referred
to as getting fou (fulD aud unco
happy"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Remember the sidewalk social to be
given by the ladies of the Santa Juanita
e;ub tomorrow night.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

7. r. Robertson, of Olga, was visit
or to the county seat OH business the
last Of the week. His son, ''young
Tom," Is at Gribble island, b. c.,
where he has profitable c0ntra,t for
tunnellng for the Gribble Island Cop
per Company.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

For anything you want in the line of
rubber goods-boots, rubbers, mackin.
toshes, etc.-go to ChurchilPs.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

All persons sending minors to the
drug store for spurious liquors must
send an order from their doctor, pa
rents or guardian, stating for what
purpose it is wanted..-C. Teagar. phar-
macst
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

The reading circle in connection
with the San Juan Club will meet at
the club rooms Saturday evening.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

G.N. Culver returned to his homo
near Doe Bay Tuesday after spending
a few days with his son, o. H. Culver,
and family and doing some work on
the books OF The Islander Company.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Monday was Evelyn Culver's sixth
birthday and q little "tea party" (only
the tea was coc0a) was given at her
homo in honor Of the 0ccasion at which
the guests were her little classmates
and playniates ut school. Agnes and
Louise Wright assisted Mrs. Culver in
entertaining the little folks.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

The Blue Front Store has Just re-
ceiyed q new supply of Mems, Ladies'
and Children's Rubbers and Rubber
Boots-Iots of them and cheap, too.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Churchill has just received q fine
line of boys clothing, winter under
wear, mackintoslles, boots, shoes and
rubber goods. Call and see them.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

A woman bought new-nangled
coffee pot from u peddler. In the even-
ing she showed IL to her husband, q
hardware dealer, who told her he kept
the same article In his store for half the
price she paid. "Well, said she, why
don't you ADVERTISED? Nobody ever
knows what you have for sale. Brad
ford Opinion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

~. =. +. Harpst went to Seattle Tue.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

The Santa Juanita Club will meet
Saturday afternoon at the home of
Mira. August Void, on account Of the
meeting Of the San Juan Club reading
circle Saturday evening and the nee
cssity Of arranging the club rooms for
that. The conflict Of meetings is not
likely to occur again.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Just drop In the Blue Front sto.e
and TAKE . look at those Mems Wssar'
oot working Jackets; they are lust
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

For feed grinding and wood cutting,
,py length, by power, see G. V. Peter
son, San Juan valley.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Lieut.. Johnson, Of tho revenue
launch Scout, received news few
days ago Of the death Of his mother
and he left Immediately for the family
home in Indiana. He had just secured
thirty days. leave Of absence. Mrs.
Johnson has gone to San Francisco to
spend few weeks. Lieut.. Ballinger
has command of the Scout during
Lieut.. Johnson's absence.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Dr. Lee Baker, Of Port Townsend
auuounces that he intends TO snanI
severai Gays here each month, preps red
20 90 all kinds Of dental work.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

herman Dightman is able to Ia an.
with tho aid Of crutches. - 70 OUT
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14
=, YOUR real estate with Gould 4

1fvou are in need of blue-stone, sui
nbur or lime write the Morse Hdw. Co.,
Wbatcom, for prices.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14


The ladies Of the Methodist church
Will give New England dinner, sale
and entertainment at Odd FellOws'
hall Wednesday afternoon and even
Ing, November 20, proceeds to be used
Tor the painting and repairing OF the
church building. Dinner will begin ut
o'clock and will be served until 8
o'clock and will consist Of turkey,
baked beans, brown bread and other
good things In abundance. Admission
At the door, for program, 10 cents; din
her, Is cents.
A Fairhaven dispatch to the P.-I:
says: "The Fairbaven Commercial
Club has under consideration the ad-
visibility Of putting on boat to ply
between here and the islands to &C
commodate the island trade" The
club had much better have under con'
sideration the advisability of making
The bay cities q decent market for the
products Of the islands. That Is tbs
Kind Of accommodation" that ouI
people most need. The steamboat ser
vice is good enough AZ IL IL, or soor
Will be when the:new Newhall steameI
succeeds the Buckeye.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

About 1000 sheep and lambs have
been shipped from San Juan island
within the past few weeks, GA having
been exported to British Columbia on
the 9th and 10th inst. The Canadian
government levies All import duty Of
70 per cent ad valorem. The Canadian
duty on wheat, q shipment Of which
by the steamer Ir0quois is noted else
where, is 81 per ton.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

The weather vas 60 rough Monday
that the Buckeye missed her usual trip
from Whatcom, it being unsafe to cross
Bellingham bay. She went to Ana
cortes during the night and came over
from there on time Tuesday morning,
having nine head Of cattle on board for
West Sound.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-14

Under recent ruling Of the treasury
department supports Of entry get credit
Tor exports from such ports even though
they are cleared from other ports, pro-
vlded they are properly entered upon
The vessels manifest at the port Of
clearance. Under this order this port
receives credit for shipment of $4,000
worth of salmon exported from here q
lew days ago by the steamer North Pa
chic but cleared from Anacortes, where
The salmon cargo was completed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-06
MUST ADJOURN ON THURSDAY
The House the Scene of Great Battle Over Senate
Bill No. S7--Heinze Forces Badly Whipped
Senate Now Dictates Legislation
Senatorial Deadlock Continues

Some oi them have gone to Frank,
who has polled thirty, the highest yet
given any senatorial candidate
among the fusiOnists, while bunch
OF them have gone to Conrad. The
Republican switch To Carter, which
occurred Tuesday, has provoked con-
Siderable speculation and his enc
mics are diligently crying doodle, T"
tut IL is hardly possible that his elec-
tion can be accomplished. Leading
Democrats are making every effort to
have Frank withdraw and agree to
IA caucus for the settlement OF the
struggle, but after the battle over
bill So 1t would seem more unlikely
than ever that the Helnze men, whose
votes are necessary to elect any fu-
sionist, will permit any but "A
man of their own choice to win, and
that is impossible. A deadlock ap-
pears. at this writing. to be almost a
certainty. Probably several ballots
viii be taken on the last day and
there may be an Oregon finish; no
telling what will happen.
The balloting to date has been as
fellows.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-06

Washington, March i.-William
Mckinley n second time is president
Of the United States. lie was ush-
cred into that office today in n city
ahlnzc with more and finer decoru-
tions than ever have graced the holi-
day loving national capital, whose
streets today resuunded To the time
Of thousands more of marching sol
dicrs and sailors than ever have par
tlcipatcd In n like function. aud had
as witnesses To the ceremonies n vast
multitude who checred frequently,
whenever he or his vice presidential
colleague was visible.
There has been better weather on
inaugural days. and there hns been
much worse than that which attend
cd tOday's ceremonies. The day dur
Ing the forenoon gave promise of be-
Ing golden spring day, suchas Pro-
ipssur Moore, the chief ofthe weather
bureau, last night confidently and
with much emphasis predicted. but
the weather wns In II capriciOus
mood. and by noon n slow drizzle
began, which lasted. with some inter
missions andsome lively downpours,
the rest Of the afternoon. The rain,
unfortunately, came at the time when
President Mckinley was being in
Quoted into Office on the east front oi
the capitol In the presence OF IA crow Il
estimated number 10000 persons
But the mir was mild and pleasant
und the day ended with dry weather,
SO that, as stated. there have been
many worse inauguration days than
this.
Never has an inaugural parade in
Washington passed of with rs little
friction and with the general pictur-
esIue effect than accompanied the
pageant that served N President Me.
kinley's and Nlcc-rresidcnt Ruuse-
velts escort 10 the white house after
they had taken the oath Of office
under the shadow of the capitol.
The start was made from the capi-
tol about 2:lj o'clock and the last oi
the civic organizations hal passed
the reviewing stand at the white
house at little before 9 o'clock.
The eliminating event Of the In.
augurnl festivities was the inaugural
ball, held tonight In the vast audi
torlum uf the pension office, with
President and Mrs. Mckinley leading
In the grand march. and with men
and women distinguished In every
walk touching elbows with the plain
American citizens. As n spectacular
event IL was unparalleled in the his.
tory Of inaugural bnlls in the snmp.
tuousness of the arrangement, In the
bewildering splendor oi decoration,