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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
WORSE THAN MANILA.
Admiral Dewey Talks to the President q
Work Of the Schley Inquiry.

Washington, Nov. 5.-Admiral Dewey
called on President Roosevelt, but did
not discuss with him the Schley court of
inquiry except to tell the President that
the public sessions of the court would be
concluded in few days.
"When we begin to sift the testimony"
said the admiral, our real work will be-
gin. / told Secretary Long when he
asked me to become president of the
court, that would rather 60 through an
other battle in Manila bay. The hardest
part of this work will be wading through
the mass of testimony and reaching our
conclusions. / have two able associated
however, and realize that we are on trial
before the country, as well as Admiral
Schley."
Admiral Dewey said that the court
probably would take up each charge in
the precept, review the testimony and
then review the facts as they found them
and give such an opinion as they called
for. He felt, he said, that the American
people would want the courts reasons
in detail and were entitled to know them.
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POSTAL RECEIPTS.


Gain In Seattle Tor ths Past Year Very Masksd
-Rscsipts Of Othes Towns.
Washington, Oct. 31.-Seattle now
ranks as the forty-seventh city Of the
United States in respect to the amount
or her postofice receipts. Last year
Seattle stood forty-eighth, but during
the fiscal year Scranton, Pa, was ont
stripped, by . good majority, although
that city, according to the last census, ID
larger than Seattle by more than 10000
inhabitants. The gross receipts Of the
Seattle Office during the last fiscal year,
as shown by the annual report OF tho
auditor OF the postoffice department,
made public yesterday, amounted 70
$2O6, ,621. This il . large gain over the
receipts Of the fiscal year 1900, when the
gross amount was 3167 ,136.
Administration OF the Office was ex-
ceedingly economical a. compared with
other large Offices, expenditures amount
ing to only 81 per cent Of gross receipts-
POrtland's receipts for the last fiscal
year were $223 ,684, % compared with
%213 ,946 the year before.
Postal receipts st Tacoma were e73y y611 !;
1T Spokane $07 $40.
Among the larger offices In Washing
ton the following receipts are given for
the last fiscal year: Everett, t16,76O;
Whatcom, 1l6, AIS; North Yakima, 1lI :
233; Olympia, 81 ,994; Walls Walla,
81, $40. Total for AL presidential Offices
in the state Of Washington, eo06, ,672.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
MINISTER MILLS IDEA.
Canadian Official Would Hold Up Nicaragua
Canal for an Alaska Seaport.

London, Oct. 31.-David Mills, minis
ter of justice for Canada, has an article
in the November number of the Empire
Review. In it the Monroe doctrine aud
the inter-oceanic canal conditions under
which the Monroe doctrine was pro-
claimed, and the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
negotiated, are described in detail and
the conclusions are drawn that the
United States government is assuming
sovereignty over both North and South
America, that it is striving to restrict
the commerce of other states for its own
advantage, that Canada will never be
content to submit to any other rule than
that of perfect equality respecting the
canal, aud that her interests must not be
sacrificed by the United Kingdom for any
consideration.
Mr.. Mills contends that the neutrality
of the caual must be guaranteed as pro-
yided for by the Clayton-B -Bulwer treaty
and that the United Kingdom must not
weld to the demands of what he describes
as an ambitious and not over scrupulous
state to erect Notifications upon the
borders of a waterway and to take
possession of it.
The real object of this rticleisdisclosed
in the last seven lines in which reference
is made to the fact that the United States
has taken possession of Dyea and Skag-
way and has refused to submit the matter
to arbitration. Mr.. Mills does not say so,
but clearly he thinks that the foreign office
ought to obtain aquid pro quo in Alaska,
on the Canadian frontier, for the abroga-
ton or revision of the canal treaty.
It has been supposed that the Right
Hon. Sir Wilfred Laurier, being the
greatest colonial imperialist, had taken
q large view OF the canal question and
had been disposed to waive Canadian
interests in the confident expectation
that when the main controversy was
settled the United States would return
the favor and deal generously with the
Dominion respecting the Alaskan from
tier and other matters.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
FRENCH CLAIMS ACCEPTED.
Dispatch Of French Fleet to Mediterranean Has
the Intended Effect

Paris, Nov. 4.-The dispatch of Admiral
Caillard's squadron from Toulon to Tur-
kish waters has already had its effect.
The French foreign Office has received
a telegram from M. Bapst, counselor of
the French legation at Constantinople,
announcing that the Sultan sent him a
message accepting all the French claims,
including the Lorendo claim. The Porte
also telegraphed to the French minister
of foreign affairs, M. Delcasse, informing
him that the LorendO claim had been
settled and that the Sultan had signed
an trade accepting the figure fixed by
France for the payment of the claim.
M. Delcasse proceeded to the Elysee
palace of the ministry of the interior and
consulted with President Loubet, the
premier, Nj. Waldeck- Rousseau, and the
minister of marine, M. Delaneessan. He
also had later conference with M.
Waldeck- Rousseau. The French govern
ment will also demand an understanding
that Turkey will not renew the recent
interference with the diplomatic mail
bags.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
LITTLE FEAR OF PLAGUE.
American Consul 1t liverpool Makes StatsmsH
to That Effect.

Liverpool, Nov. 4.-No further cases Of
the bubonic plague in Liverpool were
officially reported. United States Con-
sui Boyle assures intending passengers
for the United States that they need not
fear, for the present time, that they will
be auarantined on reaching American
ports. Speaking at local hospital BAN
Quet, Mr.. Boyle said:
"Realizing my responsibility for such
a declaration, i assert that the city OF
Liverpool does more business with the
United States than the rest of the world
together. / can say that am not . bit
nervous over this outbreak of the plague
in Liverpool. If thought the situation
serious enough to require the quarantine
of vessels from Liverpool at United
States ports would recommend it, but
thus far have not seen any such neces-
sity."
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
what y Being Done - DE Psepls q Or
Growing md Prosperous stste.

l
October was the warmest in ten years
according to Seattle weather bureau re-
ports. The average temperature vas 57
compared with . normal average Of 81
Seattle's trade with Nome the mast
season amounted to over tll 600 .0O0
ihis includes gold brought down. mer-
chandise sent up, and freight and pas
senger receipts to and from that port. i
Seattle now has 22e saloons in opera
ton.
At Seattle Andrew johnson was found
guilty OF horse abduction.
Seattle grain receipts for October
reached total of l, 400 carloads.
The big battleship Oregon is now in
ydock at Bremerton navy yard for
xtensive repairs.
Walla Walla is to have q $22, 900 club
building, to be erected by the Walla
| Walla Club, which is composed of busi-
ness men of the town.
In United States court at Seattle
Judge Hanford decided the Index town
site cases in favor of plaintiffs, holding
fraud was shown on the part of some
officers OF the company.
The glanders prevailing among the
horses near Fall City, which caused an
investigation at the request of King
county commissioners by the veterinary
department of this state, is now practic-
ally stamped out. s
A poultry and bench show will be
held at Walla Walla January 2l to Is,
inclusive, by the Walla Walla Poultry
and Pet Stock Association.
| Efforts are being made by Kent busi-
ness men and citizens to get the Tacoma
and Seattle Interurban railway shops
located at that place.
The 10y Hardware Company's store
at Fairfield, was burgalarized recently
and relieved of about $125 in cash.
The deed was skillfully planned and
daringly executed.
Louis Sanderson and Ralph Matthews
killed beautiful golden eagle near
Fourth of July Lake. The bird measured
nearly eight feet from tip to tip and was
a fine specimen. 8
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Went After Endowment.

Walla Walla, Nov. 5.-Stephen B. l..
Penrose, president of Whitman college,
arrived home Friday, after five months
absence in the New England states, en-
deavoring to raise additional funds for
the college. President Penrose was
on his arrival at the depot. His coming
was unexpected. Twenty-Five thousand
dollars is necessary to secure the $50, 600
offered by DR.. Pearsons of Chicago, ben
efactOr of the institution. President
Penrose went East to raise this. His
effort has not been entirely successful,
though he hopes to win out before the
time limit expires.
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Dsvoss Himself to Developing Agricultural Resources Of Washington
Oregon and Idaho.

The latest good work started by Colonel Judson of Portland
holding exchange central
Farmers and stockmn attend these fairs and display their farm
also cattle horses and sheep the Sales
local merchants They
Business bsky Ideas exchanged The folks
the publicity Colonel Judon efforts always
substantial believes
that makes friends and business for his railroad the
The practical conducted by Mr. udson the R.
his broad diversified
work OF organizing farmers institute meetings.
figure to all the industrial of United The
United States agricultural
used his methods lessons the kind
other
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07

Butte, Mont, Oct. S0.-Butte was
struck by blizzard last evening. The
temperature dropped suddenly nearly Is
degrees, and fine snow, almost OF the
character Of hail, began falling. The
wind, which blew q gale, was bitterly
cold. and there was considerable suffer-
ing in various portions of the city where
no provision had been made for the ap-
pearance of winter at such an early date.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
Tamperins With Coins.

New York, Oct. S1.-The New York
sub-treasury has asked the aid of the
Washington secret service bureau in rum
ming down those persons who are respon-
sible for the food of lightweight silver
half dollar and dollar pieces recently
discovered in this city. The method cm-
ployed is similar to Sweating" otegold
coins, with the addition that the silver
coins are plated.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
TREATIES TERMINATE.
Nicarasuan Government Evidently Desires New
Agreements With Uncle Sam.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The government
of Nicaragua has terminated the treaty
under which the United States was en-
powered to construct an inter-oceanic
canal across the territory of Nicaragua.
This action has been conveyed to the
state department by the Nicaraguan
minister for foreign affairs. That officer
declares that the denunciation in nowise
affects the friendly relations between
the two countries, and the Nicaraguan
government desires the conclusion OF
new treaties.
Besides the treaty of friendship, COM
merce and navigation of 1857 thus de-
nounced the same note conveys the de-
nunclation of the extraditiOn treaty OF
1870 between the United States and Mica
rsgua. Under the terms of the denuncia-
ton the first named treaty, covering the
right to construct and guarantee canal
the convention will expire November 4,
1902, which is one year from the date on
which the notice was received at the state
department. The extradition treaty ter
inmates May "a next as provided in the
convention.
The Nicaraguan minister's note cons
veys absolutely no information as to the
motives which inspired the Nicaraguan
government to denounce these two
treaties, nor has Mr.. Murray, United
States minister to Nicaragua, thrown
any light on the subject. 1t may be re.
called as affecting the treaty of 1867 that
before submitting the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty to congress last year Secretary
Hay drew up protocol with the minis
ter for Nicagragua and the minister fol
Colombia, whereby these officers bound
their governments to negotiate treaties
with the United States for the necessary
concessions under which to construct
and control canals in the event congress
should authorize the beginning of such
work.
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Wild West Hor,e, KIlled.

Washington, d. G. Oct. 3O.-A head
on collision occurred at Linwood, N. c.,
early Tuesday between Buffalo Bills
show train and freight train. The
master of the show train was badly hurt
and the engineer and fireman received
slight injuries. About 100 of Buffalo
Bills horses were killed.
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Constantinople, Oct. H.-The negotia-
tions for the ransom of Miss Stone, the
abducted American missionary, are pro-
crossing satisfactorily, it is understood,
but beyond this those having the matter
In hand maintain absolute secrecy as
they are convinced that publicity would
be detrimental to Miss Stones interests
and safety.
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Boston, Nov. 4.-The Commercial Bull
letin says that all American records will
have been broken in the Boston wool
market this week, the transactions ag-
gregating no less than Is, 600 900 pounds.
The American Woolen Company, with
numerous mille in Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island, Maine, New Hampshire and other
states, has been the chief purchaser.
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10 Ovsrawe he Natives.

Victoria, B. G., Oct. 30.-The govern
ment at Ottawa has notified Capt. Gau-
din, agent of the marine and fisheries
department. that the Dominion steamer
Quadra is to proceed to King Combe in
let, having been lent to the provincial
government to overawe the tribesmen
there.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
ALARMS EUROPE
ANXIETY BECAUSE or FRENCH
DEMONSTRATIONS
Against Turkey-Belisved Russia d Baekins
France. In Which Case Germany Nay See
Fit to Take Ensland's piace - the sul-
tan's Protector Little War Cloud Which
Msy spread Over An Europe.

Paris, Nov. 2.-The foreign Office de
nies the report published in the morning
papers that Admiral Caillard, who was
sent yesterday with detachment of the
Mediterranean squadron to make de.
monstration against Turkey has returned
to Toulon.
The officials say that Caillard is still
proceeding eastward and cannot be com
municated with before Sunday,
The report that the Sultan has yielded
is also denied.
A Constantiuople telegram states that
the sultan has resolved to defy France
and ordered the defense of Salonica,
Smyrna and Mitylene.
Mines have been placed in the Darda-
nelles and preparatory orders issued for
the mobization of two army corps.
The telegram further states that anti
foreign fanaticism previls all over Tur-
key.
All Europe Anxious.
Berlin, Nov. 2.-While Kaiser VIII
helm has refused the sultan's plea to
openly support Turkey in the Franco
Turkish dispute, further developments
are likely to involve Germany in the
difficulty.
Fear is expressed in diplomatic circles
here that Russia is supporting France
and intends to profit jointly in the event
of war with Turkey, taking advantage
of the fact that England is tied up with
the South African war and cannot inter
vene. The kaiser, however, has taken
England's place as the sultan's protector,
and should dual alliance move against
Turkey, triple alliance, it is believed,
is prepared to insist upon status quo
in the interests of balance of power.
The Turkish embodiment is, therefore,
likely to involve all Europe. This posi-
bility is causing the keenest anxiety.
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ORDERED TO RETURN TO DUTY.
French Transports Preparing to Receive Troops
and Battleships Getting Ready.

Paris, Nov. According to dispatches
from Toulon, the officers and men of the
garrison now on leave of absence have
been ordered to rejoin their respective
commands Immediately.
Three transports are preparing to re-
ceive troops.
The cruisers Du Chayle and Cassard
are ready to sail at moments notice,
and the battleships Bouvet and Jauregui-
berry will be ready Tuesday. &
The work of repairing the docks was
continued throughout yesterday.
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Vashon, Nov. 4.-The flrst exhibit OF
the vashon Horticultural Society was
made here during the past week, running
October 28, % and 50. It was the nrst
undertaking of the kind ever made on
the island and its successful outcome IS
4 matter of pleasure to the management
and exhibitors alike.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07

st. Louis, Nov. 3.-The tenth death
from lockiaw within the past week, re-
sulting from inoculation effected by the
anti-toxin serum, was reported today.
All the victims are children. Others are
reported critically i'll with teta,lus. The
coroner is investigating.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07

Washington, Nov. 4.-The annual re-
port OF the second assistant postmaster
general, William Shallenberger, made
public, urges regular direct fast mail
service between the Pacific coast and the
orient, the re-establishment of pneumatic
lube service generally, and the closer
separation of city mail by postal clerks
on railway trains, rather than by clerks
OF the mailing division after its arrival
In the general postoffices.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07

London, Oct. 30.-Lord Kitchener in
dispatch tells of hard fight between
the Beers under Delarey and Kemp and
q British column near Zeerust.
the Beers attacked the British but
were repulsed after stubborn fight,
leaving forty dead. The British losses
were two lieutenants and 26 men killed
and five officers and fifty men wounded.
Thirty-seven of the British escort were
also wounded.
The Beers got eight wagons.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07
TROUBLE FOR ALcER.
War Correspondents Object to Reflections on
Their Couvaee.

New York, Nov. Richard Harding
Davis and Casper Whitney threaten to
sue Gen. Alger for libel on account Of
the statement in his book, The Spanish
American War, rejecting on their cour-
age. Gen. Alger says that at the battle
Of Las Guasimas they fed at the first
fire, boarding q transport and writing an
imaginary account of the engagement.
"A q matter of fact Davis and Whit
nsy say they were in the middle of the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-11-07

3 London, Nov. 5.-A st. Petersburg
dispatch says it is reported that there
were IFS fishermen drowned in Lake
Baikal, Siberia, during the recent storm
and that many fishing boats and other
craft were wrecked.
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Vienna, Nov. ga Constantinople re-
port published here states that the porte
has demanded Of Great Britain that she
fulfill the terms of the Lopdon conven-
ton Of 1873 and protect the Sultan's
uoesesions from French attack.
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CONsIDINE CASE.
Noted Seattle Murder Trial Now
Being Heard Before
Judge Emory.

Seattle, Nov. 4.-The trial of John w.
Considine for the killing of Chief OF
Police w. L. Meredith on June Is last,
began in the superior court before Judge
Emory this morning. The affair is too
fresh in the public mind to require re-
hearsal now. A bitter feud between the
two men resulted in personal encounter
at Guys drug store, at the corner OF
Second avenue and Yesler way. Shots
we're exchanged, three of which, fired by
John w. Considine, took effect in Mere
dith's body, killing him almost instantly.
Tom Considine, the brother of John,
was present, and took a hand in the
struggle. The cornorer's jury charged
the COnsidines with murder, and at the
preliminary examination Justice George
held both to answer the charge in the
superior court.
Long before the hearing, Judge Emory's
courtroom was crowded with jurors,
witnesses, attorneys and curious specta-
tors.
The prosecution will be conducted by
the official prosecutor, Walter S. Fulton,
assisted by John B. Hart. The defend
ant is represented by JAS. F. McElroy,
Will H. Morris and Humphreys & Bost-
wick.
An Army OF Witnesses.
A small army of witnesses has been
subpoenaed. and no effort has been
spared in the preparation of the case
which legal ability and industry could
supply. 1t is a frequent prediction that
the case will occupy nearly the entire
month of November.
When court convened, somewhat after
the usual hour, j. F. McElroy of the de-
fendant's counsel, renewed the applica-
ton for continuance, with additional
afiidavits, one of which telegraphed from
Des Moines, Iowa, by G. w. Houston,
the absent witness, whom the defense
allege to be so important for its case.
The motion was again denied by Judge
Emory.
A motion was made to dismiss the
whole jury pauel on account of alleged
irregularity in the drawing, but the mo-
ton was denied by Judge Emory. The
call of jurors was then begun.
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Brussels, Nov. 4.-Princeas Ehnoetn,
vho vns married October 2, 1900, 70
Prince Albert, heir presqmpslvo e 80
throne OF Belgium. has gwen oats1 49, = :
son. Who will Be christened Leopos@
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Catholic church Saturday evening and
have gone to housekeeping in tho Bolton

Catholic church Saturday evening and
have gone to housekeeping in tho Bolton
Block.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Algee and children
OF Chicago have taken up their residence
in this city for the summer.
Mr.. Aigee has the run from Mitchell.
S. d. to Manila, Iowa.
Mesdames A. Petit and J. Morgan
were on the sick list.
Mrs. E. Wilson came up from the Bluffs
Saturday morning to spend q couple OF
weeks wife her husband Rev. Ed Wilcon.
Rev. Samuel johnson of Des Moines
filed the pulpit Sunday, preaching both
morning and evening.
Miss " Williams is able to be out
again.
This week.
Mrs. c. Brooks Lee and Mary Thomp-
son went to Yankton to visit relatives
and friends.
The hot spell is over for awhile at least
We hope to get a good long breath before
the next one comes on.
Why don't the choir sing? Birds that
can sing and wont sing should be made
sing.
Mrs. j. w. Norris has returned from
Burlington. She says her mother was
able to sit up and therefore out OF immed-
late danger.
Mesdames F. Baker and M. Cage are
on the sick list.
Rev. Wilson went to the Bluffs Mon
day on special business.
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ALBA NOTES.

Mrs.. Washington who has bean failing
for several weeks died Saturday and was
buried Sunday morning.
Mrs. Ethel Thomas and little daughter
, of Muchakinock are visiting in Abba.
Miss Hogsett of Colon has been visiting
few days at the home of H. Jones in
The Odd Fellows convention held three
days in Abba was very successful ses-
sion. On Tuesday evening the Hooking
Odd Fellows entertained and on Wed
nesday evening the Household OF Ruth
entertained them in Abba. On Thursday
the full delegation was in Abba, and at
2:3O the Odd Fellows and Household of
Ruth turned out in procession, headed by
the Hilton band. In the evening re-
oeption and dance was given in the Odd
Fellows hall.
People attended the Odd Fellows con-
vention from Des Moines, Oskaloosa, o.
tumwa. Charlton. Muchakinock, Buxton,
Colon, Hilton. Hooking, Mt. Pleasant
and other points We did not learn.
Mr.. Joe Brown addressed the people at
the A. M. E. church Sunday evening.
His address was reported excellent. He
addressed them on 1.-The Man of Galilee."