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The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1902-07-11
Perfect Storage Battery.

Mr.. Thomas \. Edison SAYS he
has at last solved the problem of a
perfect electrical storage battery
upon which he has been at work
unremittingly for the last three
years. From time to time we have
heard concerning this battery, al
second hand. Now, however. We
have Mr.. Edison's own statement
respecting it, in IA signed article in
the North American Review.
The battery, Mr. Edison says, is
light, cheap and practically indie
structible With twenty-one cells,
weighing 332 pounds, he has sent an
automobile, weighing with its load
l,075 pounds, over siXty-tw" miles
of country road, and at the end of
the road the battery showed - per
cent. of its original power. This
was on one charging of the battery.
The same vehicle ran cighty-fivc
miles on heavy road with steep
grades. with one charging of the
battery. On a good road and under
favorable conditions it would easily
have made 100 miles. The battery
has been charged and discharged
more than 700 times, yet shows no
sign of deterioration.
The chauffeur, an Objectionable
and expensive feature of the gaso-
line automobile, will be done away
,siith, for the electrical apparatus l.
&rsimple that anybody can handle
It, and the electrical vehicle, it is
said, has much To recommend it
above others. 1t is noiSeless, prac-
tically, and is easily stopped in an
emergency.
Mr.. Edison's article in the Re-
view is very free from technical
terms. 1t is a clear, simple, earn
est, yet unaffected statement of
stfhat has been accomplished by the
3ukat inventor in his search for a
Mirage battery adapted to all mod
uses, but especially adapted to
propulsion of electric autOmO-
h,IaS
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FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH.

About IS acres of good high land on
the east or ocean side of the Indian river
at the Narrows, described as follows: Lot
No. 3, section 80, also lot No. 3, section
36, in township 81 south, range SO east.
This land is unimproved but finely To-
Gated. For further particulars address
+. NJ Low,
BrOcktOn Mass
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BicYcie Renair ShOn.

Walter +. GILES has purchased The BIZ
cycle repair shop formerly owned and
run 10y II. I'll. Carpenter. in the McFar-
land tent factory building All kinds of
repair work done and perfect satisfaction
guaranteed. Long experience in the bus
mess insureS good results All work guar
anteed.
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GRAND CELEBRATION.
There were six entries, as follows: May
Continued from page 1.

There were six entries, as follows: May
flower, No. l, sailed by ]. ]. Tucker
length Is feet inches; start, 1:l6:50; fin
fish, $4,000, actual time, 2:22:l0, corrected
time, 2:2l:46.
Carrie, No. 2, sailed by Fred Goodwin,
length 1S feet ii inches; start, l:17:OO, fin
ish. 3:4O:3S; actual time, 2:23:3S; corrected
time, 2:23:3S
Torpedo, No. 3, sailed by John Good
win, length Is feet; start, l:l7:25; finish,
3:39:l2; actual time, 2:21:47; corrected
time, 2:20:4l.
| w. j. Bryan, No. 4, sailed by II. Maui
man, length Is feet 4 inches; start, l:l7:1l;
gave up on last round at east stake.
Queen, No. Z, sailed by Burnham Nor
wood, length IL feet inches; start, l:l7 :5S;
finish, 3:40:S; actual time, 2:22:l0; COR
rected time, 2:20:34.
Memo, No. 8, sailed by J. w. McNa-
mara, length 10 feet 5 inches; start,
l:l6:50; gave up at the last course of first
round and withdrew
In beating 10 the east stake on the sec
ond round, the Torpedo stood about when
near the stake and fouled the BRYAN,
which was close hauled on the starboard
tack and making toward the stake. The
foul was caused by both sailors m.sunder-
standing which had the right of wav.
Nauman, who sailed the BRYAN, thought
he had disqualified himself and gave up
the race, and Goodwin, in the Torpedo,
thought he was right, or he could easily
have avoided the Bryan. Ii was most
unfortunate occurrence, as it changed the
awarding OF prize money, as without the
foul Torpedo would have won second,
and the Bryan third money. The judges
ruled the Torpedo out, which gave the
second prize 10 MayfOwer, and third
prize to Carrie, As follows:
First prize, $50, awarded to Queen
Second prize, $40, awarded to Mayilower.
Third prize, SO, awarded to Carrie
The wind was moderate from the south
east, and the time over the l2-mie double.
triangular course was good.
The Memo, the Fan Galie boat, was
to do much better sailing, as her
rig and model suggested it. but she with
drew on the first round. With new suit
of sails the May flower would be very fast.
She l. an excellent ~ailer in light weather.
Torpedo was handled i'm very able
manner 10y John Goodwin. She was the
only round bottom boat i'm the race: the
others were all skip-jacks. The Bryan i
a very smart little boat, and put up fine
showing in her Wiudward work. The
Queen was not counted a. winner until
the second round, when she gained adj
ground and won first on her
time allowance.
The judge- for the boat races were Capt.
c. F. Fischer, of Titusvile; Mr. George
knhl, of shiloh, and Mr.. Geo GlngraS.
of Rockledge
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1902-07-11
FOR SALE.

Daimler h. p. motor for sale. In good
running order including wheel, shaft,
stutfing box, pump, etc, entire outfit.
New ignition tubes platinum. Price $50
or will exchange for larger motor and paw
difference. Present motor too small for
boat. Address g. w. s., STAR office.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS, ETC

All creditors. legatecs. distributes and all
persons having claims or demands against the
estate Of Thomas Daion, deceased. are re-
quested 10 present their claims to the under
signed within two years. aud in default of
such presentation this notice will be pleaded
in bar thereof.
All persons having papers or property of
said deceased will deliver ,sISrtb y.iSa
to the undersigned. RI
Exeeng U1t.b.TEET
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Tournaments.

The tournament contest was held al
30 p. IN, with tie following contest.
ants: Chap O-han, J.. {. Framing, L VI
Singleton, ;. W. Moody, u. +. Prlchali,
Mid pShan and K. VI. Simmons.
Pritrhard and Mid OSbau tied on
rings for first prize, which was won bv
O~han ON the running oil of the tie, thus
giving pshan first prize al so o0: Pri'ch-
ard won second money, $500; third
priz- WIS won by Il. NJ Singleton. and
fourth prize, :; ~, was Won by Moody.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1902-07-11

More Good Roads, Finer Beach for
Bathing, and Better Fishing than at any
other Resort in Florida
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The passing of the senate Pana.
ma canal bill without amendment
on June 26th by the house of repre-
sentatives by vote two hundred
and fifty-two in favor to eight
against, may be regarded as a mem
orable act of legislation calculated
to promote the growing commercial
supremacy of the United States, fol
it insures the construction of an
inter-oceanic canal, which when
finished will be used by the entire
commercial world. Quickly fol
lowing the passage of the bill the
president completed the law by
|affixing his signature on June 18th,
thus bringing to successful close
the inter-ocean canal discussions
and controversies so long pending.
The first step to be taken by the
president under the act is the negO-
tiatiOn of a treaty with the Colon
bian government, which it is
thought will be completed for rati-
ticatiOn by the senate next Deem
Der.
At the same time, is is probable
all the stipulated concessions and
rights of the new Panama company
will be secured.
Then the president will appoint
the isthmian commission, subject
TO ratification by the senate. When
so approved, the commission will
make preparations to begin the
work, probably within the year. 1t
is calculated eight or nine years
will be required to complete the
canal.
When the work actually begins,
il is evident that there will be eX-
cellent opportunities for the display
Of American skill and American
enterprise; and no one can doubt
that American devices and ma
chinery, guided and managed by
engineers, will be able TO
,urmount many difficulties that
may arise. The work is certain to
arouse national interest. especially
as the plan Of IA popular subscrip-
lion to the bonds is provided.
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balloon Ascension.

Great interest developed in the balloon
ascension and parachute jump-it was III.
feature Of the whole day. The balloon
was inflated and almost ready for the sig-
nal 10 ''let go" abOut O'Clock, WHEN Il
guy rope which was held too taught
against the heavy pressure of the south
east wind caused the canvass to split
and the brightest hopes of the vast crowd
We're doomed To- disappointment. and the
ascension had to be postponed until the
following morning, when the aerOuaut.
VI. II. Phillips, vowed he would make the
ascent
Most of those who came on steamers
and the Sanford train were compelled to-
return home greatly disappointed in not
seeing the balloon 20 up. but many OF
them stald over, and Saturday morning
about 10 q clock Il most sucrcsSful ascent
was made, and every one WAS filled with
delight The monster, almost 100 feet
high when fully inflated, shot upward t.
an estimated height of not les than
2,'D feet. The parachute Jump Was
then successfully made, the acromaut
landing within AN eighth of a mile. from
where he started. The upper current ol
air was from the southwest, and the bal
lOonn LANDED about ~ feet from the shore
inst above sand Point.
Everyone fclt relieved when Phillip,
had landed ami was nnhurt, but while, he
was sailing In the air Ioiug ;tcrobati,-
feats ON the trapeze some two thousand
ieet above the heads of the people. hun
dreds cheered, some of the ladies' cried.
and the novel scene was one long to be
remembered, and it was voted BIZ sue
cess. Phillips is an old and experienced
hand in the business, having made over
six hundred ascents From here he went
to Savannah. where catastrophe befell a
ballOOnist and his outfit last week.
Fireworks Display.
The display of fireworks in the evening
attracted a very large crowd, Washington
avenue from Carroll's grocery store to the
tent factory being lined with spectators.
The display consisted of varied colored
stars; aerial, floral and aerolite shc as;
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During last month we publishe

During last month we published
an estimated summary of what the
deficiency Of the school fund would
he on July LIST. and now the actual
deficiency is shown to be some few
dollars less than the estimated.
Deficit in funds July lst of last
year, $685. 81; reduction during
the year, S4.O21.22:: actual deficit
July 7th, 1902, SI.3I6.O9. Til,
makes fine showing fot our coum-
" for The past wear.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

san Juan Comfy Republican Convention
i Noticc is hereby given that there will be
a Republican Delegate Convention, for
San Juan County, Washington, held at
the |. o. o. f. hall in Friday Harbor, on
Tuesday, August 26, 1902, at O'Clock in
the afternoon for the purpose of placing
In nomination the following candidates
Tor County officers, to-wit: Representa-
tive, Auditor, Treasurer, Clerk, Sheriff,
Attorney, Assessor, Coroner, Superin-
tendent of schools. Surveyor, Wreck
master, and also the electing of six dele
gates to attend the Republican State and
Senatorial conventions, to select a new
Republican County Central Committee
and to transact any other business that
may properly come before the conven-
ton.
The basis of representation will be one
delegate for each ten votes, or major frac-
ton thereof, east at the last general cleo
ton, for the Republican Presidential
Elector receiving the highest number OF
votes in the precinct, each precinct to
have at least one delegate. The different
precincts are entitled to the following
number of delegates, to-wit:
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

All citizens of the County WING believe
in the principles of the Republican party
and who desire the success of the same
are cordially invited to participate in the
primaries of their respective precincts.
1t is recommended that the different
precincts hold their primaries on the af-
ternoon or evening of Saturday, the 23rd
day of August, 1902, under the direction
of the County Committeeman or the Re-
publicans of the precinct, at the usual
voting places.
After the convention has been held, the
delegates from Lopez, Shaw and Blakely
and Nos. /, 2 and 8, San Juan, will meet
and select candidates for the Office of
County Commissioner from their re-
spective districts.
By order Of County Central Committee.
GENE c. GOULD,
Acting Secretary.
Friday Harbor, WASH, July 20, 1902.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS /!

The Board of County Commissioners OF
San Juan County will meet AS BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION, at the County Court House;
in Friday Harbor, Monday, I9esa Gay anu f'r
the PURPOSE of eqnalizing the 1901 assess
merit rolls. All persons thinking that an
unjust levy has been made on their prop
erty, or having any grievance regarding
their assessments, can make their pro-
tests Mt this time. 1000
dated this 10th day of July, 1902,
WIN. o. CLARK,
Clerk of Board.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

You are hereby notified that the regular
quarterly examination of applicants for
teachers certificates will be held al the
Court House, in Friday Harbor, San
Juan County, State OF Washington, on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August
IA. Is and is, 1902 You are also hereby
further notified that all applicants VIII De
reouired to pay fee of Sl.0O, and state
their experience in teaching and the grade
and date of their certificate.
ETHAN ALLEN,
County Supt. of Schools.
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Tn. Best Linim.nt for Strains

Mr.. r. H. Wells. the merchant at Deer
park. Long Island. n. Y, says: II always
recommend Chamberlaln's Painsf,al,dli a. =
the best IMMINENT for strains. 10 " ;m the
side s resulting from a strain and was
orestlv pleased with the quick relief ana
cure II effected." For sale by all drug
giSts.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Miss Dill made final proof before the
County Clerk last Monday OH her
homestead claim on Lopez. Her wit
nesses were John and Robert Cousins,
Thos. Upston and David Clark.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

p.ter Hansen has been having a Siege
of rose rash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

w. H. Higgins is home from Ana
cortes, having completed his work
there for this season for the North
American Fisheries Company.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Paint your house with Sher win
Williams pure mixed-cheaper and
better than lead and oiI.-MOrse Hdw.
Co., Whatcom.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

DR.. Lee Baker, of Port Townsend.
announces that he intends to spend
several days here each month, prepared
to do all kinds of dental work.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

% the regular meal service, lunches
VIII De served at all hours, an innova.
s'0n which will be much appreciated
oy many visitors to the county seat.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

The Sweeney Mercantile Company
ahmed thirty-four sacks of wool to
Seattle a few days ago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Attention is directed to the call, else
where published in this issue, for hold
ing the Republican county primaries
and convention on the 23rd and Goth of
August.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Sheriff Firth and John Douglas went
to Victoria few days ago via Sidney,
making the round trip in one day.
They say there are four trains day
now between Sidney and Victoria,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Frank Dennison has moved his fam
lily over to the county seat from their
pace Oh Shaw island They are occu-
pyng the house adjoining the bank.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

MISS Lizzie Cavanagh, daughter of
mr. D. Cavanagh, who has been resid-
Ing in Friday Harbor for several
months past, and Mr.. James w. Col
ms, OF Allen, Nebraska, were married
at the Catholic church in the valley
Monday by Rev. Father Leroux. Mr..
ana MRS. Collins left Tuesday for Ne.
oraska, where they will reside.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Money to loan on improved farm
property or approved collateral secur-
ity. Inquire at ISLANDER office.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

george Stoney, for long time stew
a'u OF the steamer Lydia Thompson,
nas leased the Bay View Hotel and
viii reopen it August l. In addition
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

The Morse Hdw. Co., Whatcom, will
give good bargains in Doors, Windows,
Paints and Oils.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Thirty dollars spot cash paid for any
old Majestic purchased from us during
the last ten years. Will any other
range dealer make this Offer?-Morse
Hdw. Co Whatcom, agents.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

,ngust Deliueators and Dssig ners at
.,a Islander Company's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

President McMillin, of the Roche
Harbor Lime Company, has gone to
California, expecting to be absent until
about August 10.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

F. F. Joubert and family, late OF
Gainesville, Mimi, where Mr.. JOuhert
was city superintendent of schools, are
here to spend few weeks while Mr..
Joubert looks about little for lOca-
ton In which to continue his profess
ional work, or possibly engage in BUSH
ness. He has been prominent in edu-
cational circles in Minnesota and North
Dakota for many years. Mrs. Joubert
is a cousin of Mrs. O. HI. Culver. On
their way west over the Canadian Pa
cific the family spent some time in
northern Alberta, which is being very
rapidly settled, largely by people from
the States who have been attracted
there by the low prices of land and
easy terms of payment. 1t is regarded
as fine stock country and portions OF
it are adapted also to the raising OF
some of the harder kinds OF grain.
The winters, while not extremely
severe, are long and the summers cool
and short. Good land may be obtained
for about $3.50 an acre, but there are
now few claims open to settlement
within twenty to twenty-five miles OF
railroad transportation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Quite number of the young friends
of Miss Agnes Wright were delightfully."-
entertained at the home of her parents,
Dr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Wright, the even-
ing of the 10Th, the occasion being her
10th birthday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

County Attorney and Mrs. w. H.
Thacker have been visiting friends at
Richardson and Lopez for few days.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Mrs Lake and children, of Ballard,
arrived Monday to visit her sister-in,
law. Mrs. G. B. briggs, and family.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Hon. C. w. Ide, collector of customs
for the Puget Sound district, was in
town a little while Saturday morning.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Cut this out and take it to your dealer
and get box of Cbamberlain's Stomach
Il Liver Tablets. The best physio They
also correct disorders of the stomach,
Price % cents.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

For Sae-New sloop-never been in
the water. Address Mrs. Josephine
Hogue 2430 James St., Whatcom. 11-5t
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Fraser river buyers have been paying
as high as eighteen cents for sockeye
,olnon ON the banks this week.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Can't John I'll. Boyce is now master
ttha steamer Puritan, of the P. p. &
\ Co.'S. fleet.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

For electromagnetic Jersey bull,
:, montbs old. Can be seen at P. Van
Noorhem's, Orcas. 2a-3t
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

We are leaders i'm high-grade shoes.
Style ard qlality are correct and prices
o. X. Try a pair.-Martin & Jensen.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

briggs Il Urfer want eggs-lots of
them and butter too, for which they
will pay the highest market prices.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Insure in the Etna, "the leading fire
insurance company Of America."-O.
H. Culver, resident agent.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

rbon Firth, of Seattle, is visiting
Lives and friends here and at the
south end.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Pure California Port Wine $l.5O pei
gallon at Void & Lightheart's.
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The authority ON watches.
GOLDMAN, Seattle.

Bargains in Bicycles at Morse Hdw.
Co.'s, Whatcom.
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The little steamer Alice, belonging ts
Landlord WEIGH, of the Tourists hotel,
went to Seattle this week for inspec-
ton. A few days ago Mr.. WEIGH took
q header off the Alice into the briny
deep at Cowell and Coghlan's fish trap
OH the west coast of the island. Fortu-
nately he was near enough to the trap
to be able to catch hold of the web and
keep from being borne away by the
strong tide. He didn't tarry below
the surface long to study the habits of
the sOckeyes on the other side of the
web but Skinned up pile as quickly
as he could, assisted by George Moore
and Charlie Caldwell, who acted as a
reception committee on deck and es-
corted him to the boiler to dry out.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Il. {. Larson is meeting with con-
siderable encouragement in his candi-
aacy for the Republican nomination
ior county clerk. He is one of the
couhty's worthiest citizens and in the
event of his nomination and election
lie Will undoubtedly be d faithful and
Conscientious official.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

DR.. Wright, who recently purchased
the Tsagar stock of drugs, patent medi-
cines, toilet articles, etc., will continue
the business at the present location,
opposite the ISLANDER Office, until
further notice,