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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
VENICE IN FLOOD.
Occasion of Merry-Making to the
Light-Hearted Popu1ace.


Light-Hearted Popu1ace.
What q fog Is to London food is to
Venice. 1t interrupts routine and dis
organizes everything. The comparison
ends there and does not extend to vital
statistics. The fog Is noisome; the
food Is an occasion for merrymaking.
A Venice correspondent sends us lit
tie impression of q recent flood ex-
perienced there. When the bland wind
to which Venice owes her mild winter
Is persistent the tides are so affected
as to arrest the flow Of water from the
narrow canals to the ,lagoons. The
wind brings rain, which, being continu-
GUS, assists to raise the water level.
In the recent food the halls of houses
and entrance steps Of palaces ON the
Grand canal were submerged; the
piazza was inundated and lay like
mirror under st. Marks, whose alabas-
ter and porphyry and golden, blue. and
red mosaics shone as II freshly washed.
The atrium was under the flood, which
washed the storied sarcophagi Of the
early doges. The black gonodolas float
ing on a level with the lower ranges
Of pointed windows were making har-
vest Porters and street boys were
turning nimble coppers by placing
planks for foot passengers, and great
deal OF amusement was got out Of their
behavior by the legion Of loungers who
were flooded out Of work. Everybody
was out Of doors enjoying the fun. 1t
was not long before the piazza was u
scene of animation, with its improvised
plank bridges and Quick-ditting boats.
To add to the scenic effect, 1t was con-
firmation day at st. Marks.
1t was pretty sight to watch the
little maids In long, white wells and in
white, pink, or blue dresses. each with
lighted taper, walking two and two
over the tottering bridges. But the
water carnival went as soon as 1t came.
Little whirls and eddies, noticed by old
boatmen, betokened that the food was
falling, and in a few hours the sun was
shining, and the Venetians were gos-
siping on the dried stones Of the square.
London Chronicle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
Minnesota Taxation Measure.

st. Paul, March 10.-After defeating
several proposed taxation measures, a
conference committee of the two houses
OF the legislature has reported COM
promise on what is known as the consti-
tutional amendment bill. A tax on
franchises or on gross earnings of corpor-
atoms, at the option of the legislature,
tax on the income of credits not to ex-
coed 10 per cent, and a general in
come tax on incomes exceeding 81 900
are the principal changes over existing
statutes. The conference report was
adopted by the senate.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
SIDES WITH GERMANY.
Russia Confirms Her Contention in Regard to
Pauncefote's Attitude.

Washington, March 11.-Russia has
taken the side OF Germany in the contro-
versy respecting the attitude of British
Ambassador Pauncefote toward the
United States before the Spanlsh-Amer-
lean war.
A statement made by the Russian for
eign Office has been forwarded to the
state department at Washington bv the
American ambassador at St. Petersburg,
in support of the charge preferred by
Germany, that Pauncefote, previous to
the opening of the war, attempted to
induce the powers to express their disap-
prevail of the policy of the United States.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
RISING IN RUSSIA.
Revolutionary Movement Spread
ing RapidIy-Wide Area
Is Involved.

London, March IA correspondent OF
the Daily News wiring from Copenhagen
says that authentic reports have reached
there from St. Petersburg that the revo-
lutionary movement is spreading in all
directions and assuming serious proper
tions,
The governor of Tomsk has issued an
order prohibitg meetings of citizens in
towns and villages throughout the prov
ince. Troubles are reported at many
places in Siberia, including Bisk, Novo-
nikolaievsk, Marinsk and Barnorous.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
Mckinley Postal Gard.

Washington, March S.-There is being
printed at the bureau of printing and
engraving a new one-cent postal card,
and when the first issue OF 1900, 900 has
been counted and bundled the new card
Will be placed on sale. The distinctive
feature of the new card will be vignette
OF the late President Mckinley in place
OF Jefferson portrait. The issue OF the
Jefferson card will be discontinued when
The stock now on hand is exhausted.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13

Established Church. He sustained
Gladstone in the disestablishment of
the Irish Church and he was nomina-
ted by the great Liberal premier to the
bishopric Of Exeter. From 1885 to
1896 he was bishop Of London and
then was transferred to the archbishop
ric OF Canterbury. His nomination to
this latter Office was opposed by many.
Archbishop Temple is a reformer and
is active in the promotion of temper
ance.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13

Washington, March S.-Secretary
Root has ordered Governor Wood, at
Havana, to come to this city at his
earliest convenience for the purpose of
comforting in regard to the necessary
steps to be taken for winding up the
affairs of the military government In
Cuba and the establishment OF the Cuban
republic. It is believed here that the
transfer of government can be effected
by May l.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13

Seattle, March S.-Rev. H. II, Gowen,
rector of Trinity parish church, which
recently burned. yesterday received q
check for $500 from Miss Viola Allen,
the actress, who last week appeared here
in 'In the Palace of the King !" The
money was accompanied by q simple
note, requesting that the sum be accept
ed as Miss Aliens contribution toward
the building fund.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
Danish West Indies Deal.

Copenhagen, March 6.-The premier,
DIR. Dentzer, has submitted to the rigsdag
for its approval resolution Affirming
the sanction of the house to the Ameri-
can Danish convention providing for the
cession of the Danish West Indian
islands.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
SIS A POUND FOR THIS
BUNCH OF UGLINESS.

Think Of It! Twelve thousand dol
lars for a two-horned rhinoceros, the
ugliest, lowest. least intelligent. and
one Of the most ferocious Of animals!
Yet this is what John Smith, director
Of the New York Zoo, has refused for
her.
Moreover. Hagenbeck. the animal
man, has said that Smiles is actually
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13

Notary Angelo Alviti of Alatri In Sar-
dinia, aged 100. has just married 26-
year-old wife. He has a great-grand-
child descended from one of his previ-
GUS marriages. His mother knitted a
pair of silk stockings for Pope Plus IN.
when she was 105 years old.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13

Paris, March l0.-Dr. Petri claims
that experiments prove that five or six
teaspoonfulls OF fresh yeast daily is the
best medicine for smallpox. It rapidly
dries up the postules, leaving no scars.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
COMING TO THE COAST.
Fifteen Hundred Homeseekers Pass Through
Montana.

Helena, Mont. March about 800
persons passed through Helena yesterday
on the Northern Pacific and the Burling-
ton homeseekers' excursion trains. The
Northern Pacific westbound train arrived
in three sections, and the Burlington also
came in three sections. Most of the
homeseekers on the Northern Pacific
came from Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and
other middle states of the North. Those
OH the Burlington came from Missouri
and Eastern Kansas. Most of the ex-
cursionists were bound for Washington
and Oregon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
ALFONSO TOO YOUNG.

Talk Of ProIonsins Spanish Regency Another
Five Years.
London, March 8.-The Daily Mail
publishes letter from It's Madrid cor.
respondent stating that all the important
Spanish newspapers are discussing the
matter of The incapacity of King Al
fonso to exercise the functions of q SOW
ereign. There is talk of forming a sort
of kings council, or of prolonging the
queens regency another FIVE years, in
order to enable the king to complete his
education by travel. etc. Fs&
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
up To Spend Million. in wyoming.

omeha, March 1O.--J. G. Wortheim
eolomonsen, confidential agent for Jacob
semi, heavy Union Pacific stockhold-
gr, announced Saturday that the Union
racine intended to spend $50, 000, 900
turing the next two years in extensions
.hto the mineral and agricultural dis
oricts OF Southwestern Wyoming and in
huge colonization scheme.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
COST THEM THEIR LIVES.
British Irrssulars Who Shot q Boer Prisoner
Are Executed.

London, March 10.-Cabling from Jo-
hannesburg the correspondent of the
Daily Mail cites the first reported cases
where British troops have been shot for
misconduct.
The correspondent says that two ir-
regulars, who were convicted by court
marshal of shooting Boer after he had
surrendered, were shot last week at Pre-
toria.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
TALK OF A REVOLUTION.
Irish Leaders viii Welcome Proclaimins Of the
Land LEAGUE.

Land League.
London, March Sit is understood
the cabinet council called for has been
postponed until next Tuesday, owing to
the continued illness of A. J. Balfour,
the first lord of the treasury, and the
absence in Ireland of Earl Cadogan, lord
lieutenant of Ireland. 1t appears to be
will be proclaimed" although George
Wyndham, chief secretary for Ireland,
is adverse to such strong measure
cabinet, and bis opinion is most likely to
be overruled. The Irish leaders declare
they will welcome such a movement,
which will result, they say, in a revolu-
ton in the south of Ireland.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
Large Coal Deposit Revealed.

Montreal, March 10. -Cornelius
Shields, general manager of the Domin-
ion Coal Company, has stated that bor-
ings made by the company near Butler
lake, had revealed the presence of coal
deposit estimated to contain at least l.
O00, DOC, 600 tons of bituminous coal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
President Holds Aloof.

washington, March 7.-President
roosevelt has decided to keep out of the
ouoan sugar fight. 1t is authoritatiyely
announced that he will send no message
" congress unless the latter should fail
- taKe any action in behalf of the island.
ns long asthere is chance that congress
VIII do something he will not interfere.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
RevoIutionists Defeated.

Panama, March 6.-Nsws has been re-
,ceived here that Governor General Rod
r;ouex. with 500 men, defeated 400 revo-
infionists at Seville, department OF Mag
dalena. ON February %.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13

bishop of Canter-
bury, primate Of all
England and met
ropolitan. He was
born In the Ionian
Islands In 1921.
Early in his career
he was accused Of
heterodoxy and the
charge subsequent
ly nearly destroyed
his prospects for
nrOmotiOn In the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
10 SUCCEED Pauncefote.

London, March 10.-The Yorkshire
Post says it learns that Hon. Alfred
Littleton is likely to succeed Lord
Pauncefote a. British ambassador to
Washington.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
WILL CROWN KING EDWARD.

Historic Distinction Will Fall to the
Lot of Archbishop Temple.
The primary ecclesiastic who will Of
ficiate at the coronation of Edward
VII. is Rev. Frederick Temple, arch
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
Area of London Police.

The metropolitan police Of London
look after $500 miles Of roads and
streets.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13

A fool is to be pitied, but a hypocrite
deserves q swift kick.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-13
NEWS OF ANDREe's FATE.
Explorer lndisersetly Shot at Eskimos and Wa,
Killed by Them.

Nlled BY Them.
Winnipeg, Man, March 7.-Alston
Churchill, in charge of the company's
most northerly post on the west coast Of
Hudson bay, has written that after about
two years search the men sent out by
him to investigate the report that An
dree,. the Swedish explorer, had been
killed by the Eskimos, have returned
with report similar to the one first
published.
The story of the searchers is that Arc
tic Eskimos saw "Olmiak" Zone of their
largest boats) floating in the air. When
it settled to the ground three white men
strangely dressed came out with guns,
which they indiscreetly fired. AHdree
and his associates were killed with hus.
kee bows and everything of value taken.
The searchers found knives, tobacco
and cartridges supposed to belong to
Andree in possession of one of the most
northern tribes, but could get no further
information.
Story Promptly Denied.
Winnipeg, March THE Hudson Bay
Company's officials here deny emphatic
ally that they have received any confir-
nation from their agents in the far north
of the story that Andree was shot by Es-
kimos on the shore of Hudson bay. A
story to this effect was published about
two years ago and was traced by the
Hudson bay officials, but no confirmation
of the report could be secured,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
The Gasoline Exploded.

While Whittle Martin, Is years
old, was drawing gasoline from a
barrel in the rear of his fathers store
on Ninth st. Saturday night with a
lighted lantern near, an explosion
took place which came near causing
a serious fire and the death of the
young man. The fire department
was called out, but the flames were
extinguished before the firemen ar
rived. Besides some damage to the
contents of the room, the young man,
son of G. w. Martin, had his clothes,
hands and face badly burned. Peo-
pie who handle gasoline should re-
member it is dangerous even when
handled carefully. There should be
an ordinance making it a misde-
meanor to handle gasoline by artifi-
cial light, because of its inflammable
nature
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
Big Potato Raiser.

Boonville Advertiser The real
plutocrat this year is the man who
has a big crop of potatoes. Take the
case of Mr.. McGee, near Orrick.
He raised 200 acres of potatoes. He
began digging last week, and from
seven acres got five car loads, or g.
500 bushels, an average of 357 bush
els an acre. He thinks his entire
crop will turn out at least as we'll.
He expects to be able to sell it for 80
cents a bushel. If he does, each acre
will yield $l06.lO. His expenses
per acre he estimates at $43.39. Sub
tract this from $lO6.l0, and you have
$63.7l--the amount he expects to
clear per acre. On this basis he will
net on his entire crop $l2,742.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
Building in Columbia.

With I. II. Shockley, architect and
B. F. Mode, contractor, j. A. Hud-
son is erecting a home on University
ave. DR.. B. A. Watson has about
completed two residences on his lot
near the northeast corner of Uni
versity campus. DR.. DeJarnette lis
building two large houses on Lowery
street, w. /. Sexton contractor. j.
G. Babb is building on south 9Th
street. The residence of j. b. Grant
on College ave-, is nearing COM
pletiOn. j. w. Benton has Just
completed two modern cottages on
Hickman ave. Richard Cassidy is
building a comfortable home on
Paquin street. Six cottages are
being erected on north Sth steet by
F. Pannell, which will be for rent.
w. H. Cochran is building a home
Prof. q. A. Ellwood's cottage on
College ave-, will soon be completed
as will also that of DR.. Geo. Lefevre
one for Prof. Eckels, and that of w.
H. Truitt on Lowery street. There
are about fifty houses in course of
erection now, carpenters all busy
and prospects for work late in the
season.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
The Rural ROu tes.

w. A. Barton has the contract for
carrying mail on Rural Route No.
8, which extends west from Column
bia to Midway and thesurr ounding
country covering territory of about
20 square miles and embracing a
population of $40. This route will
be put in operation in a few weeks,
along with three other routes as fol-
lows:-Route No. (which will reach
country southeast of Columbia as
far as Deer Park and the surround
ing country, covering a territory Of
22 square miles with a population
of 585. Route number which ex-
tends northeast toward Shaw and
covers territory of 26 square miles
with population of 400. Route
number which will run south and
southwest and cover territory of
20 square miles with population of
$40.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
City Council Proceedings.

At a meeting of council on August
., a petition was presented by Prof.
G. A. Elwood, to have laid on the
west side of College Avenue from
University Ave-, to Broadway, a
8 foot granitold side walk. Referred
to street committee.
A petition was presented by Judge
l.. M. Switzler, to have jury assess
the damages to property owners
affected by an extension of Walnut
Street through to Melbourne st.
Petitions state that portion of the
damages, if assessed, can be raised
by private subscription.
DR.. Lewis offered the following
resolution: ut is ordered that the
city attorney prepare and submit to
this council at it's next meeting an
ordinance for the appointment of a
jury and the assessment of damages
by said jury, in the extension of
Walnut street from Price Avenue
eastward to Melbourne street."
Resolution carried.
Marshal Slate reported having
collected in fines $685..
Jos. 1. Sterne reported having
collected for city from scales 1851.
$975.49 was appropriated out of
General Revenue fund for salaries
and expenses, and $50.5 out of
Conley Poor Fund.
An ordinance was passed declaring
all weeds growing on private prop
erty to be nuisance and requiring
the owner, occupant, tenant or agent
to keep the same moved down.
Failing to comply with ordinance,
parties may be fined not less than
$40 nor more than 500.
Ordinance passed more particular
ly specifying material to be used in
sewer line of 10th district.
Ordinance passed approving bond
and contract of VIM. Walker fol
constructing sewers in 10th district.
The Mayor was instructed to
obtain from Cedar creek Turnpike
Company an agreement as follows
The city to repair the road on Fyfel
Hill to Moss street on condition that
the company move toll gate beyond
HinksOn creek and keep road in
good order to foot of hill.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
The ThreShers at Work.

"Oats are not turning out as we'll
as the farmers expected" said j.
Sterling Farmer, who has threshed
1000 bushels this season, besides more
than 10000 bushels of wheat, and 30
acres of rye. The rye belonged to
Cyrus Henderson. Some fine crops
of wheat he has threshed were those
of Scott Bros, 20O0 bushels, s,averaging
80 bushels; Henry Schotte, 1854 sacks
from 60 acres, and Henry Thee 293
sacks from ~ acres; M. p. Boldin,
346 sacks from 36 acres. A bushel by
measure weighs up considerably
more than that. Mr.. Farmer has
about three weeks of threshing ahead
of him yet, and expects to make the
season a record breaker.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
DR.. A. N. BROWN.

DR.. A. M. Brown, a colored ply
sician of Birmingham, Ala, has
made fortune by inventing a new
car for use in coal mines. The
Age Herald Of Birmingham says
that the new car is far superior to
all others in use. According to
that paper DR.. Brown has sold the
right to make and sell them in five
states to the Chatta nooga Car and
Foundry Co., receiving royalty on
all that are sold. The purchasing
company says that the royalties
alone will amount to about $780,
600 a year. Several large coal
mines in Tennessee have ordered
the cars, and will substitute them
in place of the old one now in use.
DR.. Brown is a graduate of Lincoln
University, Pa, class of 'S8, Uni
versity of Michigan, at Ann Arbor,
class of '9l, Medical Department,
and was a first lieutenant aud assis.
tant surgeon in the Spanish war,
serving with the ia nous 10th cav
airy in ba.--FIorida Sentinel.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
. essessssesessssssssssessss
II PERSONAL -.

Mrs. Matte (Akers) Marshal
arrived from Washington d. G.
Tuesday for visit with her father,
Mr.. Bart Akers.
Prof. j. w. Daniel of Jefferson
City arrived Sunday and Is con-
Quoting the teachers institute for
the teachers of Boone and sur
rounding counties.
Prof. Virgil Williams of
Chillicothe, Mo-, is in the city
attending the teachers Institute.
Mrs. Levie Trist of Clinton is
attending the institute.
Miss Josephine Huggard re-
turned Monday from Chicago.
Miss Matte Hicks Of Sturgeon
is in the city visiting friends.
Mr.. James Hawkins of Jefferson
City is here attending the Fair.
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Professional World.
The editor of the Professional
World is visiting relatives at New
Bloomfield.
MIR. Jerry Morrison is improving.
Mrs. j. E. Perry arrived Tues.
day from Springfield. She was
accompanied by her mother who
will remain with her for some
time.
The social given Friday eve
ming at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mosley for the benefit of the
second christian church was q
success.
Mesdames Annie l.. Hicks and
Minta l.. Huggard, Miss Addie
Mosley, and Mr.. Nelson McLone
are attending the State convention
of the christian church, now in
session at Black Water.
Profs. j. B. and j. H. Coleman
of Moberly are in the city.
Mrs. A. B. Moore went to
Jefferson City Thursday.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
COIumbians Return from Abroad.

Walter Williams and j. H. Moss
arrived in st. Louis Tuesday from
their Oriental trip of months, dur
ing which time they visited Palse-
tine and Continental Europe. They
reached Columbia Tuesday. A COM
mittee of newspaper men met Mr..
Williams in st. Louis and prepared
a banquet in his honor. w. r.
Painter of Carrollton acted as toast
master. Other talks were made.
Gov. Francis declared he wanted
Mr.. Williams to return to the foreign
field in the interest of the Worlds
Fair. This, he said, in view of the
excellent work done by him for the
fair while abroad. Talks were made
by John w. Jacks of the Montgom-
cry Standard, w. ID. Thomas of the
Fulton Sun, H. f. Childers of the
Troy Free Press, John A. Knott OF
the Hannibal Journal.
Mr.. Williams responded with a
humorous narrative of his trip, clos
ing with sentimental expression OF
his appreciation for the honor shown
him and his delight at being home
again among those whom he loves.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-08
A GOOD BLACK LIST.


Henry Clews, the great financier
and capitalist, has prepared the
following black list, and says:
I have had throughout my bus
mess career points on the kind of
man to be avoided.
Who lies.
Who betrays confidence.
He who vilifies his benefactor.
Who is honest for policy's sake.
Who looks down upon those
who do work.
Who never has a good word for
anybody.
Who unjustly accuses others of
bad deeds.
Who, when he drinks, always
drinks alone.
Who boasts of the superiority
of his family.
Who is always prating about
his own virtues.
Who deceives his wife and then
boasts of it to others.
Who imputes bad motive to
those who try to do good.
Who gets intoxicated in public
places-or anywhere else.
Who runs in debt with no ap'
parent intention of repaying.
Who borrows small sums or
his note or check dated ahead.