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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
Almost Converted.

Two Jews, wishing to become Catho-
lies called at the house of priest and,
snd;ng he was not in, decided to wait.
1, the day advanced and the priest did
mt return, one of the men became
rrstless. Come away" be said to his
companion, cor we shall be late for
the synagogue. "-Chambefs' Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
Ignorance.

De Style-Have you ever heardt of
ping pong?
Gunbusta (innocently)-Ob, yes; l
frequently take my Laundry to him
Smart Set.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
A Fine Library

OF l4O volumes of the best literature is
found on each of the Northern Pacific s
North Coast Limited trains. Don't
forget that these are the only trains
operated in the west that are lighted
throughout by electricity.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
No Mice on Papa Little.

Mice cannot exist on Papa Little, an
island in St. Magnus bay, on the west
of Shetland. To test the truth of this,
several mice, at various times, were
brought here, but the soil proved so
uncongenial that they soon died.-Ex-
change.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

thither from India on transport
which moved the British troops
Not being required for food on the
voyage, they were landed. and soon De-
came great favorites with Tommy Al
kins. They wandered about the camp
eating anything and everything they
could find. and the soldiers taught them
the filthy habit" of chewing tobscco'
and the sheep seemed to thrive on IT.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
Wonderland 1902

Is being called for from every part OF
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Northern Pacifc's latest. Send six
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A., at St. Paul, MINI.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
.sWhere to Hunt and Fish

Northern Pacific's new game book is
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Chas. S. Fee, 6. P. & T. A., ST. Paul,
Mimi.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Hamlin's Wizard Oil banishes pain; i,
does it a thousand times every day, and
has for overtorty years!
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
Confirmed.

Clara-He told me that although you
bad refused him, he knew that he
would get over it.
Maud-Thats what l was afraid of.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Friend Charles" asked q Quaker,
"why does thee use thy buffalo robe
with the hair side out?"
THAT is the way the buffalo wore
it," was the reply.
"But," retorted the Quaker, 'sthe
buffalo wore it with the hair side to-
ward us. "-Lippincott's
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
HOITT'S SCHOOL

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Send for Catalogue.
Twelfth year begins August 18th
IRA g. HOTTT. Phi. D.. Principal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

Mothers will fnd Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
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The Observation Car

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cooled with electric fans. Mighty
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any information desired.
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Ho0d'S J1rs1p1rill1

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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
A disappointment.

Shopper-I want shoe that is both
comfol table and stylish.
Salesman-Very sorry, madam, but
the age of miracles is past. Judge
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
SORES AND
ULCERS.

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The poisons that accumulate in it. The
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Unless q man is satisfied with him
self be Is not in the self-made class.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24
General Debility

-, in and out there fs that feeling Of
ps. oss that makes burden Of itself.
Food does not strengthen.
Sleep does not refresh.
e hard to do, hard to bear, what
,,a he easy, vitality is on the ebb, and
- whole system suffers.
tn Fo M this condition take
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-07-24

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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-05-29
If you want to buy state land
this fall Trllax & Mclean will lean
you money to swing the deal.

This week three more residents from
the vicinity of Langdon, Mr.. Rob't Murie
and daughter and Mr.. Harry Atkinson
have taken their departure to be present
at the coronation festivities of Great
Britain next month. They sail from
Montreal on the 9Th of June and will
put in the greater part Of the summer at
their old homes in Scotland.
Chas. Chisholm found purchaserfor
his half section farm three miles east of
town last week in Messrs. Craven and
Almonds, who are here from Iowa in
vesting heavily in Cavalier county real
estate. The consideration brings the
price paid better than S21 per acre.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-05-29
FOURTH OF JULY.
Driving Association Starts the Ball Roll
| ing With Good Men in Front.

ing With Good Men in Front
The Langdon Driving & Agricultural
association met Friday afternoon as per
call and held an election of directors for
the ensuing year, also deciding, on q
unanimous vote: to have program of
sports and unite with the citizens of
Langdon in holding celebration of the
national holiday on the approaching
Fourth of July. The board of directors
and officers of the association in the
hands of whom it was elected to leave
the management and preparation of the
event are:
President-P. McHugh.
Vice presidential. Meiklejohn.
Treasurer-W. f. Winter.
Secretary-H. u. ALERT.
Dirsetors-P. McHugh, r. Meiklejohn,
M. Kelly. J. B. Boyd and d. H. Mcmillan.
II is likely that Editor Streeter
Of the Emmons Go. Record, would
have refrained from referring to
his esteemed contemporary across
the street as Corporal Bughouse, if
they had grand jury in session
down there. What kind of an APP
pellation is that for brother
newspaper man to apply to his CO.
worker anyway-espeoially in q
prohibition state like North Da-
kota?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-05-29

AFTER all, there is great proba-
bility that the Boer war will end
before the Philippine war ceases.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-05-29

School closes Wednesday of next week
June 4th.
Joe Reiber now has four painters and
will rush all work the balance of the sum
mer.
Have you noticed the military carriage
of some ladies on the street? They buy
| their corsets at the Bee Hive store.
j. B. Robinson, of the firm of Mahon q
Robinson, is in town, having only recent
ly returned from winter trip in Europe
The birth of little girl baby is an'
nounced by Dr. Gibson as having occur.
. red yesterday at the home of Stephen
Fahey, west of town.
Friday Of next week the knights Of
Pythias and the Rathbone Sisters will
hold the last of their social dancing
parties for the season. 1t is expected that
Prof. c. j. Hops will be up and look at
ter tho music program.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-05-29

We have inquiries every day for
snaps in Cavalier county land. If you
have anything to offer list it with us.
Truax & Mclean.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
GERMANY'S TARIFF BILL
MAY DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE
TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Government to Undertake Revision Of All
Treaties, Giving the Most Favored
Nation Advantages.

Berlin, December l4.-During the debate
Of the third reading Of the tariff bill in
the reichstag yesterday 1t was evident from
many speeches delivered by members Of
the majority that the bin is aimed chiefly
at the United States. This was clear even
when the United states was not named, Tor
It was understood that the term abroad
referred TO America.
Last night Or. Pansche, national liberal,
made pointed reference to the United
States, which most Of the newspapers this
morning failed TO print. The Deufsche
Tages Heltung, the leading aGrarian organ.
however, published DR. Psasche's remarks
IN heavy faced type. They are douhy I'M,
teresting, since they disclose the govern
mcnt's policy with regard To future treaty
negotiations,
we expect" said DR. Pansche, that me
government will undertake a thorough going
revision Of all treaties giving the most
favored nation advantages Promises of
this Kind were made to ms In committee.
We have absolutely no occasion to concede
anything to such nations as are glad to
take what we give other countries without
making MS any concession In return Tho
United States has introduced the limitation
Of the most favored nation clause: we have
every reason TO act in precisely the same
manner"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
VENEZUELAN CONTROVERSY.

The situation continues critical.
Enraged at the demands Of O Caracas
mob Tor vengeance on the foreign residents,
President Castro made an eloquent speech,
counselirE prudence.
The British cruiser Charvbds and the
German cruiser yInetu have homhardcd
pied but was soon sileuceI.
The United States consul went on hoard
the two attacking cruiscrs nni was IA.
formed b. the commanders that they were
In search Of Venezuelan varships
The United States guu6oGt Marietta has
arrived at La Guayra. mission unknown
The fort az Puerto CBhello had no
modern cannon and could offer but poor
resistance.
Upon hearing II the illness Of the Ger
man charges wife, President Castro Wis.
tied hc-. spoke kindly Of her husband uni
rendered the hospitality Of "uhe Yellow
House" the capitol at Caracas
Castro's conduct has created a favorable
impression at Washington, and the act on
OF the allies IN bomharding the forts,
when the matter could have been sett ed
peacefully created an equally uufayor
ablt one.
Washington officials are watching devcl
opmonts with keen interest. Secretary Hay
has made representations TO Great Britain
and Germany in the matter of the peace
ful blockade" and has Informed Europe
that the United States will not consent t,
any extension Of the right OF peaceful
bIockadeA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
ULTIMATUM AND ANSWER
BOmbardmeut Began Before Castro
Could Make ReparatiOn.
THREATS WERE FULLY EXECUTED
A Germad Resident ard TWO Servants,
Three Miles Away Were Killed in
tbs Smelling Of the Fort.

Caracas. December 14-The Anglo-Ger-
man ultimatum was delivered at Puerto
Cabello at 4:3O and the fortress was shelled
at . o'clock The ultlmatum was as fol
lows:
ITO the comptroller Of customs at Puer-
to Cabello. Venezuela. December 10, 1907;
Eve have the honor TO call your ntten-
ton to the following facts;
1.-THE British steamer Topaz. While DIS
charging her coal here recently, was con
dscated and pillaged Her officers ana
crew were subjected to great indignities
and subsequently liberated aud permitted
10 return to their vessel Yesterday her
captain was compelled TO lower his fas.
The American vice consul has Informed
us that this was done by the populace
without the Intervention Of the local au-
thorites. We request you to send imme-
diately to the British commodore complete
satisfaction on the part Of the government
Of Venezuela for the insult offered to the
flag of his country, ana also d guarantee
that similar proceedings shall not recur,
and that the Germans and English resi-
dents at this port shall not be molested.
II we do not receive communication Of
your answer by o'clock this afternoon
we shall proceed to demolish the forts
and, Il the IRE is returned, the customs
mouse also. Consequently, We urge on
the officials commanding this city TO re-
move prisoners and troops from the for
tress IN order to avoid unnecessary loss
Of life and to take steps to avoid that
unauthorized persons return the IRE,
"Nelthcr the government of Great Britain
nor Of Germany desires to NEEDLE with
private individuals, and the seizure OF the
Venezuelan government ships is made only
to enforce ordinary courtesy aud to obtain
satisfaction for the innumerable offenses
witch remain unanswered for
1--WE are. Your Obedient Servants
Montgomery. Commodore Of the Chnryb-
dis and Commander Of the British
Squadron In Venezuelan Waters;
"Schleder. Commodore Of the German
Squadron In Venezuelan waters
The following is the Venezuelan answer
TO the Anglo-German ultimatum:
THE Commodores Of the Charybdis and
vneta We have the honor to reply to your
message through a commission of the Amer
lean, italian and Dominican consuls. The
authorities at this port did not countenance
the lowering of the British hag on the
steamship Topaz, which act was perpe-
trnted only by the populace
"On account of the events at La Guayra
ImprIsonments were made on superior or
ders, and those imprisoned were released
later on superior orders The German and
English here enjoy full guarantees"
Here follows the signatures OF the author
ltics.
This answer was delivered TO the Italian
consul at o'clock IN the afternoon and he
was making signals when the bombardment
began. A German resident and three serv-
ants at San Estohan, three miles from
Puerto Cabello, were killed in the Smelling
Of the fort.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
HOUSTON

Statistics OF weather IN Houston show
unusually mild temportures.
Henry CassrlI convicted Saturday OF
murder IN the second degree, attempts sut
eide In county JAIL
Tho Magnolia club opened ihe bowling
contest for the Jones punch bowl
sheriff Anderson returns from Webster
with two prisoners arrested by citizens,
charged with theft from a Pullman pas.
senrcr
New interest Is aroused In post c, IT. Y
A, and State board win be entertained
10 Houston.
velasco Rrazos and Northern party are
highly pleased with Yelasco port aud will
commence railroad construction
Jose W Becker, an American citizen,
forced Into Venezuelan rebel army tells OF
his experience.
The Houston ssengerbund enjoyed
dramatic entertainments at their hail last
night
The African Methodist Episcopal confer
ence at Crockett adjourned yesterday and
Bishop salters appointments are an
bounced.
meeting OF Metropolitan Life Insurance
representatives In Texas aud Missouri was
held at the Rice hotel yesterday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
Venezuelan CLAIMS YlgLpEp.
Crews Of the Captured Vessels Are {
Route to Caracas.

Crews Of TIE Captured Vessels Are En-
Route to Caracas.
Ia Guayra, Venezuela December I4.--The
Dutch steiner Prinz Wilhelm III arrived
here this morning from Guanta, bringing
on board the CAPTAINS and crews OF the
Venezuelan vessels Restaurador and Zamo.
ra, which were captured by the Anglo. Ger.
mau vessels.
In an interview with the captains Of the
captured vessels, they stated that the Ia.
mora was captured of Guayra, without re-
sistancc being offered by the vessel
The captain of the Restaur0dor, which
was captured at Guanta By the German
cruiser Nlucta, states that the commodore
on the Nineta sent a boats crow with a
message demanding the surrender Of the
Venezuelan vessel, declaring that the act
was simply an embargo and precautionary
measure The Rcstaurador refused to sur
render whcreupon the officer In command
OF the German boat gave him ten minutes
In which "a reconsider. The Venezuelan
captain thereupon Immediately yielded and
left the shin.
The Venezuelan captains and crews have
proceeded to Caracas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
THE WHITE METAL peril
MEXICO'S FINANCE MINISTER nI
FLAINs ECONOMICAL SITUATION
He sees His CoUntryrnen Not 10 B. n
fluencs5 BY an Exaggerated splM
Of Dependency.

Mexico City, December lain yubn!sa
his budget Of incomes and expenses to @,
gress Finance Minister IImantour nsk,, \
full explanation of the state Of trad. n.
revenue as affected hy the fall in EAsl
He estimates the total revenue for tha u.
suing fiscal year at sG7,a59,Ooo end csi
bursements at S67,597o9I, showing al q
cess Of nearly $4,000 Iast years iclI
surplus was over $3OOo,0o6 but ne H.
lister is always most conservative IN hisatl
mates. The actual accumulated surplus n
hand at the beginning Of the hssl Nr,
In July last, Was S26,000,000 IN silver u;
over 100000 In gold, and 1t Is the psl
session OF this surplus that gives Enisa
to the governments financial position
In his comments on the budget the m
lister says:
1T may perhaps appear that TIE .lre|
utive has yielded 70 optimistic tsndsaats
in estimating the revenue Of the rnlis
year at the fGure given above at I tns
when considerable depression has oaiiM
IN the value ~ the white metal whiA VII
assuredly exert adverse Influences % u
Yield of various taxes and PARTICULAR g
the Yield Of import duties, II Is the o.
the economical situation Of the country h
been confronted by q danger which hiat
ems 10 check for some time It's roEni
prosperity, hut seeing thst we can ~
forecast the duration or intensity o. ~
recent occurrence. the wlsest coune "
the present seems TO be 10 content ~
selves with leaving a wider margin VI
usual between future Disbursements "
revenue. without being Influenced y y
exaggerated spirit IT despondeney u q
tlmating collections
The minister's communicated % VI
Eress gives great satisfaction, and I
generally regarded as sound and tempsha
without any yielding TO extreme WE'VE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
fHE RTE MARKET.
Trading in Rough Is of a Very Limited
Character.
Especial to The Postl

Especial to The Post)
New Orleans December l4.-Tradinr in
rough rice was again Of very limited
character at the end Of the week with Of.
ferings light and business restricted to me.
dunn grade Honduras. Little Trading in
domestic Japans was reported The mar
ket continued strong at quotations.
Clean rice was In active demand Mt the
end OF the week and practically everything
IN sight was taken up at full figures. The
demand for export to Porto Rico was very
brisk but with the limited supplies for.
ward, buyers had extreme difficulty in
securing the goods Holders are very buii.
isn IN regard to the situation and tbere
rs no disposition 70 push sales. The CON
sequence Is that the supplies forward are
hot suthGent TO meet the demand re-
eG.pts from Interior mills were on a some
what broader scale sO'ie
Clean rlce-,Honduras strong and steady.
mead 590 a-l6c; straghts 3a4Ac; screen
rugs @4Zhc; No. l4sdl&c. Japan strong
and steady; head 3hdH4c: straigbts 5G3
3bsc; screenings l&d2Bc; No. Q ISs6iE.e
Actual sales lssd69sc 's@A AO'
Rough rce-H0nduras strong orro-,,,s
light at 81 o0a4 %. with actlial saias 8,
~, 20. japan strong, offerings Iieht a. a.
ass 50, Rice polish S2l U1f22 az nor az ~, -
from mills, Rice bran so. OO,di0 a. Nv ~,
Inc rice movement at New Orlaans a..
compiled by the New Orleans hoard ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
SMOTHER A COUGH.

You can smother a cough
with your hand but you can't
cure it that way. Some medi.
cines only smother coughs,
SCOTS Emulsion cures them,
Old coughs and deep-rooted
coughs can't be cured until
the inflammation which causes
them has been replaced by
healthy tissue.
That is exactly the kind Of
thorough work SCOTS Emul-
sion does. 1t changes the
entire nature of the throat and
lungs SO that there is nothing
TO cough about.
+. Send for Free sample
scorx BowAR. chssnists ~ Feari ST.. y. Y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
Today's Weather

washington. December IA Fast Texas
Rain and colder Monday. except fair in
northwest portion; brisk to high south
WINDS on the coast, shifting to north;
Tuesday fair.
West Texas--Fair Monday, warmer Tues
day in the Panhandle.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Fair
M-Tgny, slightly colder: Tuesday fair.
AlHansas- Rain Monday: Tuesday fair.
Nvw hexico-Fair Monday and Tuesday.
Alrbana-RAin Monday; brisk to high
bsuhi winds; Tuesday fair, colder.
'Mississlppi--Ra Monday. colder IN
southwest portion; brisk TO high winds,
shifting to northwest; Tuesday fair and
colder.
Ioulsiana-Rnin and colder Monday brisk
to high winds, shifting to north; Tuesday
fair. colder In southeast portion,
Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at s p. NJ. seventy -hfth
meridian time: