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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
HAS A UNIQUE PIPE.
One Made from Root Of Historic Tree
Is Wonderfully Carved.

One Made from Root Of Historic Tree
IL Wonderfully Carved.
Nj. N. Silver. of Philadelphia, is the
proud possessor of what is considered
the most unique pipe in existence. OBJ
viously it Is the most remarkable for
the workmanship and skill which were
displayed in carving it.
In 1861, about fifty years ago. J.
Stone. Of Trappe, Chester County.
which is near Washington's headquar-
tiers at Valley Forge. came across a
wonderfully shaped piece Of wood. 1t
was about six feet long and was a
root from one Of the historic trees of
and an idea entered his mind that
1t would make valuable historical
relic IL placed in carver's hands and
carved as he directed. But he never
carried out his intentions and even
tually the historic root came into the
hands of Mr.. Silver, who had his own
ideas regarding carving. AS result it
was made into bunch of pipes and
cigar holders, many In one, although
he calls it pipe.
The work on this pipe took 1924
hours and. If reckoned at 20 cents per
hour. the pipe cost him about $500, not
considering what was paid for it in
the original transaction.
Mr.. Silver has had many offers for
the pipe, but has declined them all, the
largest amount offered being $500. He
expects to place it in the Carnegie Mu-
scum at Pittsburg IL the negotiations
which are going on turn out right.
The exterior Of the pipe Is carved out
In many faces Of grotesque expression,
which give 1t very odd appearance.
1t has quite number of large trap
doors. from which when opened, figures
made Of wood spring out. 1t has many
receptacles for holding tobacco and
quite a number Of men can smoke at
the same time, for the interior Is COM
posed Of labyrinth Of small pipes and
tubes. The smoke is pleasant by the
time 1t reaches the mouth, says the
Philadelphia Inquirer, losing the hot,
burning sensation, and at the same
time depositing the nicotine inside the
pipe. -,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03

Not only Is Queen Helena beautiful
In form and feature. but she possesses
that nameless charm without which
perfect beauty is often devoid of fas-
cihation. She has large, lustrous dark
eyes, full of expression. She has mass
es of black hair-the genuine ravens
wing hue. Her complexion is dazzling
transparent. Her carriage is extreme
ly graceful and majestic.
She has now become popular among
the people Of Italy, and doubtless her
good example In bringing up her baby
will have far-reaching effects.
And Queen Helena is as sensiblelas
woman as she is as a mother. 1t was
entirely with her concurrence and ad-
vice that King Victor Emmanuel some
time ago made known through his
ministers that, with the object Of re-
lieving the burdens upon the national
treasury and upon the taxpayers, he
was about TO order further reduction
in the amount Of the civil list due to
him as sovereign.
When he succeeded to the throne.
says the London NJ. A. p. he made
considerable surrenders of this char
acter. Then he gave up another mil
lion lire of his official income to his
mother, so as to relieve the treasury OF
its obligation Of paying Der the annuity
due to her as the widow of the late
King Humbert. With all this reduc-
ton the splendor of his court has not
been in any way impaired. 1t has
merely been reformed on a business
basis, like that of King Edward.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
LIVELY IN HAyTI
The Merry Round Of Revolution
Continues With an Un-
abated Visor.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, June 80
lhere has been much fighting here, and
great excitement prevails. Admiral
hllly, commander of the Haytian
Meet disembarked further detachment
o. troops and a large quantity of ammu-
luton I,i Tor the better protection of Gen.
Frmln, one of the candidates for the
presidency of the republic. Since early
morning there have been several lively
o"gagements between the men from the
Hee' and the revolutionists from the
north' Several machine guns were set
up III Il commanding position by Gen.
"I'lh force, and an attempt was
"aue to drive the men from the north
Uu' OF their positions. Notwithstanding
.ne IRE nom the machine guns, the de-
=. comments from the northern revolu-
~. made several attacks upon Gen.
irnlih followers and the latter were
eventually dislodged.
III The meantime the vessels under the
ttonlnand of Admiral Killy were bonn
'lhg Cape Haytjen. This action
"S taken without previous notification
b ~ Tue foreign consuls here. There has
st on lively rain of shots down the
m ,os OF Cape Haytien all day long.
t;a e iofelgn consuls, under the protec-
F En- u Their various flags, are with Gen.
aa min and are about to embark on the
IMMINENT nJ gunboat Pierot. They are
dans r rather heavy fire and in much
ny ser The foreign residents of this
iessaaare at present exposed to the law
m and savagery of the combatants.
sb;nN regret is expressed that no war
ho,p ~ oi foreign power are in the har-
dr. 70 AFFORD protection to foreign resi-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
OREGON ASHORE.
White Star Line Steamship Ground
ed at Dutch HarbOr.

Seattle, June 30.-The steamship
Oregon, of the White Star Line, is said
to be ashore at Dutch Harbor, with be-
tween seven and eight feet of water in
her hold The news was brought down
by one of the late steamer arrivals from
Nome, but was suppressed as far as
possible, on account of the CONSERVATION
that would naturally follow, coming so
closely upon the doleful reports about
the jeanne and the Portland. 1t is be-
lieved all the passengers of the Oregon
have been safely landed, but if reports
are true it will be impossible to float
her or to bring her to Seattle until she
has been pumped clear of water and
necessary repairs done on her hull.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
Queen VictOria's Way.

The Queens interest in and over.
sight Of public affairs did not cease
with the Princes death, although, in
the first years Of overwhelming sor-
row, it must have been difficult to car
ry out her conception of duty. All i'm
portant resolutions were taken by her:
the personal notes in the Court Cir
cular" were written by her own hand.
and were seen by no one else. When
Sir Henry Ponsonby became the
Queens private secretary, she said to
him: Remember this: no advice. |
am older than you are. and have had
more experience" In after years, his
torians will have much to say upon
the Queens personal share in the gov
eminent of her domnions. All her
papers have been most carefully pre-
served and arranged, and some day,
perhaps, will be accessible to the in
quirer. On the other hand, there is not
a single paper belonging to George III.
which is known to be in existence
Century
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
ENDEAvORERS DISPERSE.
Big Convention at Seattle Concludes
Successful Session.

Seattle, June 30.-The most success
full convention ever held by the Chris
tan Endeavorers of Washington and
Idaho came to close here Sunday
night. Nearly 1000 delegates have
been in ATTENDANCE at this, the 18th
annual session of the young people. In
numbers, in enthusiasm and in its prac-
teal results the convention surpasses
all others in the history of the associa-
ton.
One of the pleasant features of the
convention has been the music. The
concerts by the male chorus OF SO
voices, together with the selections by
the Plymouth Congregational orchestra,
have played no small part in the arous-
ing the spirit that has been shown.
The addresses that the delegates have
had the opportunity to hear have been
by some of the ablest men on the coast.
DR.. Ollie, of Oakland, Cal, has spoken
on five different occasions.
The final mass meeting was held last
night in the Methodist Protestant
church. John p. Hartman was the
presiding officer. The first speaker IN
PRODUCED was Capt. McAbee, OF the Sal
walton army.
After several brief speeches the meet
ing ended to give way to the closing
service, which was con-
Quoted by Rev. T. p. Revelle. lt-con-
sisted of Is minutes of quiet thanksglv-
ing and rayer. After the singing OF
bymn the convention closed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
ITAlY'S ROYAL BABY.
Little Princess Yolanda Is Being Care
fully Brought Up.

The little Princess Yolanda Of Italy
is such healthy and bOnny child that
she more than cOmpensates Queen
Helena for all the unpleasant criticism
brought upon her by her resolution to
bring her little one up according to the
strictest rules of modern science. From
the very beginning she astOnished So
old customs, some of which are COM
mon to royal and wealthy families gen.
orally and others peculiar to Italy.
One of her most radical innovations
was to do away with the swaddling
clothes in which every Italian baby OF
good family is bound up. The princess
was dressed in loose clothes, lightly
sewn up. Customarily an Italian baby
of rank is bOund-up from the neck to
feet in tight bands. Over these is
placed dress of the most gayly-col-
ored silks. The wet nurse wears a
dress of the same colOrs.
When some ladies Of the court pro-
tested against the queens departure
from ancient custom, she said:' Babies
legs were meant to kick with. and my
baby's shall be free to kick"
The queen also abolished the custom
of assigning ladies of the court, ac-
cOrding to their rank, to various du-
ties In connection with the baby. Only
professional nurses OF the highest abil-
ity are employed to look after her little
girl. In addition to all these innova-
lions she has put an end to the old
custom Of leaving the infants tender
neck and arms exposed.
This sensible royal mother excels in
all sports that the kings delicate con-
stitutiOn has kept him from enjoying.
She is proficient In hunting. riding and
shooting. She is fine musician, play
ing the piano and violin exceptionally
well for an amateur. She speaks En-
giish. French. German and Italian fiu-
emily. She is clever artist and is
widely read in all branches Of litera-
ture.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
STEAMERS SAFE
rOkILAND AND JEANNE FINALLY
HEARD FROM.
vessels Supposed to Have Been Lost
In the Arctic Seas are Safe Near
Diomede Islands, or Cape Prince
OF Wales--All Well on Board
Both Ships.

seattle, WASH, June 3O.-The local
marine exchange reports that the
steamer Centennial passed Port Town
send at $40 a. M, with news aboard
that the steamers Portland and Jeanne.
supposed to have been lost in the Arctic
seas, are safe eighty miles north of
Dlomede islands, off Cape Prince of
Wales.
Inc revenue cutter Thetis stands by
waiting for the gradually dissolving ice
noe to break. All hands aboard the
three vessels are we'll, with provisions
In plenty. The news was brought to
Nome by the whaler Belvidere, that
passed within half mile of the three
vessels. The whaler arrived at Nome
June 20, the day the Centennial sailed
The captain of the whaler verified his
report by bringing written report
communication from Capt. Mason of the
jeanne, in which was stated practically
the following:
He said that his vessel was laying SO
miles off Nome as early as May IS,
waiting for the ice to break, that she
might make harbor. The Portland,
two days later, came three miles to the
westward and lay to for the same pur-
pose. The ice began to accumulate
from the north and surround both YES
sells. For several days the breaks
occurred, and again the ice would close
down. But owing to the lateness of the
season, the clear water which had been
had up to that time, and the general
outlook from the hastily rugged crows
nests, the officers of both vessels appre-
hended no danger. Steam was kept up
and two days later it was at first decid-
ed to make break through the mush
ice and between the foes, but this was
abandoned when it was seen that the
foes ahead were gradually shifting with
the currents and setting toward the
north again.
Capt. Mason ends his report by say
ing that there is no danger whatever, as
within few days clear passage will be
had with but small effort. There is
practically dead water to the leeward of
the islands where the vessels are lay
ing, and it is simply question OF a
short wait. 1t has been generally be-
lieved that both the jeanne and the
Portland were lost, as the Nome City,
the first vessel to return from Nome,
brought down the startling news that
the Portland had been swept through
the strait into the Arctic in an i'm
mense ice foe. This report was receiv-
ed Friday evening, June 20.
When the Nome City left Nome, the
revenue cutter Thetis had gone to the
rescue of the Portland.
The steamhips in port at Nome when
the Centennial left on June 20, were
the Garonne, Elihu Thompon, Newboy,
Oregon and the Senator.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
INDIANA STORM.
Fifty Persons Injured in the HOOs-
Ter State.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 26.-The
entire north central portion of Indiana
was visited by one of the most disas-
trous storms that ever swept over the
state. The storm swept section extends
from Hancock county northwest through
Marion, Hamilton and Boone counties,
and into Tippecanoe and adjacent coun-
ties.
Madison county also felt it's fury.
Hundreds of buildings were razed,
thousands of trees were uprooted and
now blockade highways, railroads and
traction lines, and crops were ruined.
The aggregate property loss is estimated
at nearly $2,0OO,0O0, and so persons
were more or less injured.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
IIs0g$cience|
sN4iVWenti0fl|

The extremely sensitive test-paper of
K. Dietrich Is made by painting alco-
holic solution of shellac and fiuores-
cein on black background. The slight
est trace of alkali causes character
istic green fuorescence, one part OF
ammonia il ore million being detected.
The spectrum of lightning, which has
been photographed at Harvard Univer-
sity through a telescope provided with
an objective prism, is not always the
same, but curiously resembles the
spectra Of new stars, such as that In
Perseus. Many Of the lines appear 20
be due to hydrogen.
Horses are shod with various mate
rails. Most horse, in Japan wear shoes
of rice straw, bound with ropes Of the
same material, and ponies in Iceland
are shod with Sleeps horns. and In
other places with antlers of deer.
Socks Of camels skin are sometimes
used on horses in Egypt.
1t is we'll known that some savage
tribes are accustomed to obtain fire by
the friction of dry wood, but white
men trying the experiment usually fail.
The method used by native Indian
tribe, the Yanadis, Of Madras Presi-
dency, is described in recent bulletin
Of the Madras Government Museum.
In a short stick square cavity is
made. The stick is then laid on the
ground and held firmly in place by
one operator, while another rapidly
twirls between his hands a longer
stick, one end of which rests In the
cavity. From the fire thus produced
dry leaves or a rag can be ignited.
Our consul at st. Etienne, France.
Mr.. HI. s. Brunot, furnishes interesting
details concerning the manufacture
and use of petroleum briquets as fuel.
He says the briquets weigh only half
as much as coal, and produce twice as
much heat. They keep indefinitely in
good condition, are in no way danger
Gus, give off no smoke or OdOr, and
burn with a very white flame, eight
or ten inches high. They consist of
petroleum, either crude or refined,
mixed with certain chemicals the pre-
else nature of which Is trade secret,
and sOlidified in mOlds under a pres
sure Of 800 pounds per square inch.
They cost about $14 per short ton.
With the spread Of American influ-
ence in distant parts of the world, the
work Of the government scientific bu-
reaus is rapidly widening. Alaska and
the Philippines have recently called
forth extra efforts from the Coast and
Geodetic Survey in charting the coasts
of those lands. Without accurate
charts the growing commerce nOurish-
ed by the development Of the mineral
wealth Of Alaska and the rich and va
ried resources of the Philippine Islands
cannot be safely conducted. An idea
Of the amount Of surveying and chart
ing to be done may be formed when it
is stated that our knowledge Of large
portion of the coast Of Alaska is still
based on the information obtained by
early explorers and navigators. while
in the Philippines the existing charts
''are trul.- Oriental in their untruth-
fulness." ,,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03
Not a Stage Meal.

"Myw exclaimed the good-natured
housekeeper as she watched Weary
Wraggles devour the food. you GER
tainly do act as IL they were hungry"
.ActY he cried. between bites. Gee
whiz lady. don't you know de differ
ence between actin an de real t'ing?"
philadelphia Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03

1t is a rare man whose children do
not some day say: If l had all the
money my father lost in foolish in
vestments. l wouldn't have to work
to-day"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03

Do you annoy people who are willing
to let you alone? Many people do it.
Look yourself over.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-03

Washington, June 80. - President
Roosevelt has signed the isthmian
canal bill.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-19
WATER TAX !
BILL DEFEATED
If Was A Proposition To Exempt
Water Systems From Tax
alton By Other Towns

5. 65-Providing for com missioning
Of graduates from Norwich Universe
ty as additional second lieutenants in
V. n. Il. under certain conditions.
S. 76-To incorporate Wells River
& Barre Railway Co.
H. 221, to incorporate Clan Gordon
No. ~.
This bill was ordered to lie:
H. S61, to incorporate the Brad.
ford Telephone 4 Telegraph Co. Sem
ator Brownell suggested that the bill
gives right to go all through the
state. Senator Emery. thought 1t all
right owing to other provisions which
give selectmen power to stop construc
zion. Senator Sheldon moved the
bill be ordered to lie and it was SO or
dered.
Sub committee license bill was made
a special order for Wednesday at 2 p.
M, on motion Of Senator Russell.
These were ordered to third read
ing:
H. 265, to incorporate Barre Invest
ment & Guaranty Co.
Fl. 31s, prohibiting drawing Of
seines in Malletts bay.
H. 232, authorizing Whitcomb high
school to issue binds.
These were read the third time and
referred:
Fl. II, to incorporate Springfield
Water company; TO committee fn cor.
porations.
H. 207, amending charter Of village
OF Morrisvllle; to committee on cor
porations.
H. 40, to incorporate Granite Man
ufacturers association; to comnittee
on corporations.
HOUSE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
H. Montpelier 4 Warren rail.
road Co. Passed.
H. Relating to secrecy Of the
ballot, was called up by Mr.. Gale Of
Gui,ford, who offered q revision of the
bill as prepared by the committee.
The amendment was adopted and the
bill passed. The bill doe away with
the square ct head Of ticket on 0f1cial
ballot and places names Of candidates
for town representatis e in the same
column.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-19
ALDERMEN
DO MUCH
BUSINESS

The regular meeting Of the board
Of aldermen was held last night with
all members present except Mr.. Hous.
ton
Mr.. Kesson appeared In behalf Of
the residents and taxpayers on Black
well ST., John DSt., James St., and
other streets In that vicinity. 1t ap.
pears that the abutters were assessed
for street Improvements and their
claim is that the desired
improvement has not been
made. The street committee In re-
ply to the complaint explained that
more money has already been spent
on the streets in question tEan the
agreement was when the petitition.
ers agreed to accept a tax assess
ment. d NJ. Miles also spoke
In behalf Of those citizens, stating
that be did not believe the city gov
eminent has any right to assess these
abutters for the Improvements in
question.
Permits we're granted Mrs. Mclean
to connect house with sewer on Boyn.
ton street, Joseph OSs ola to run a
restaurant at his home on North Main
street, Churchill & Kirkland to con.
meet house with sewer on Beckley
street, W. A. Whitcomb to concect
house on Lords Alley with sewer, w.
A. Whitcomb to build house on Berlin
street, A. F. Sortwell to remove
building on Prospect street, W A.
Wl.itcomb to build carriage house on
Washington street, Abram Mann to
reshingle house on Prospect street. N.
j.. Good to build barn.
The street committee reported the
bridges to have been painted satlsfac.
torily and A. Born was voted an ap-
preparation Of $40, Mr.. Jameson was
given $50 for grading Maple Ave.
The report that no arc light be placed
on Bassett St., at present was accept
ed. A resolution was passed giving
Is. F. Fiield the use OF city water ON
his farm in settlement Of al claims.
The board accepted the proposition
for the deciding Of Wiley street to
the city.
tt e street committee report on ex-
penses for October showed q. total
expense Of $1320.76. The report was
adopted. VI
The street commit tee recommended
that $1,000 be paid to the United
Construction Co. for tie new iron
bridge at Sixth street.
The oveTseer OF the poor reported
$4,000 expended during October.
Report accepted.
An application fora new telephone
system permit from c. L. Spear Of
West Corinth was read. The same
was laid on the table indefinitely
H. A. Phelps appeared before the
board asking for changing Of the
city record Of Cottage street. The
matter was left open for investiga-
ton.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-19
SW|NDLER OF
LEGISLATURE
CAPTURED

Burlington, Nov. 19.-Oa a com.
plant made by Postoffice Inspector
6. F. H. Birdseye of this city, man
named Charles e. George was arrest.
ed oy United States Marshall Mute. Of
Pennington, N. H., at Woodsville,
N. H. Monday night charged with
asing the United States mails for
fraudulent purposes. He was taken
oefore United States Commissioner
Burns Hodg nan Of Concord, N. H.,
VITO was present in Woodsville, plead.
ed not guilty and was placed under
q, 900 bail, which was furnished and
te vas released.
The alleged offence with which Mr..
George is charged, is the Swindling Of
100 members OF the Legislature out
q SO each. He wrote them under
Ire guise Of 1.-THE Prominent Peoples
Publishing Co." before the Legislature
convened, asking that they send him
q photograph and Is to have page
picture in Legislative album which
tnis alleged company was preparing.
About $50 se?tas requested and the
arrest Of this man is the first they
rave learnedsof where their money
went.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-19
THE l. O. F.

TIE Independent Order Of Forest.
ers are inaugurating vigorous whit.
er campaign, and for the months of
November, December, and January
are remitting to new members the
registration and certificate fees, which
applicants usually have to pay upon
joining. The order has made wonder.
full strides during the year, and will
add to its membership many thous-
ands during the next three months.
Its membership roll now contains a
good deal over 200, 600 Of insured OK
beneficiary members. Its accumulat.
ed funds reach almost to o6, coo, 600:
and these funds are increasing at the
rate Of three.quarters Of million
dollars year, Notwithstanding that
the order pays out $500 every work
ins hour of the year to widows and
orphans. A record of over e12, 600,
600 already paid promptly on death
claims stands to its credit. The /.
o. F. is undoubtedly great and pro.
gressive institution. The report
made upon its investments, made by
committee com osed Of able and in.
dependent brethren at the supreme
Court meeting in Los Angeles, stated
| that in all investments Of its fluids
| the Supreme Executive had never lost
dollar. This is certainly a unique
experience.
G. H. E. Rea, A l. A., F. R. A,
S., the actuary of the oeder, recently
stated in regard to it; "After exhaust.
i've tests I have failed to find weak
spot in its structure"
We congratulate the order and I'll
Supreme Chief Ranger upon theil
work.-Toronto Daily Star, October
%, 1902.