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litical moment. First he was an object
Of the aversion of certain political ele-
ments in his own state of Missouri, who
dislilled to see so important position
filled by Missourian who was not one
of the gang" Itseemed like a waste Of
good material to have the most impor-
tant political Office held by any citizen
of the state rendered practically useless
from a political point of view through
its bestowal on plain business man.
But Hitchcock weathered that OPPOSE
ton, and he weathered the opposition of
leading far western senators who per-
sisted in going to the president with
complaints that the secretary of the In
terror should be one more closely in
touch than Hitchcock with far western
affairs.
He is now engaged in a struggle with
certain interests which believe they have
been injured in business way by the
secretary's course. 1t remains to be seen
how long the attacks will continue, and
it will be interesting to watch the de-
velopments as they affect the secretary's
future
Before Hitchcock became secretary of
the interior he was ambassador 10 Rus
STA. so that for plain business man
without political aptitude ne has man
aged to occupy some pretty important
places.
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chasing officials standing in with deal
ers. 1t was learned, for one thing, that
the. District had been paying more than
double the price for typewriter ribbons
paid by departments which invited bids,
and that there was similar extravaganza
all along the line.
To be sure there has been no develop
Tnent. as yet OF actual dishonesty, but it
is not the fault of the system that there
has not been thieving, and it may turn
out that such is the case. In the mean
time Commissioner West is determined
that there shall be no further temptation
and he has ordered that hereafter all sup
plies for the District be bought only after
competitive bidding. The reform is GER
tain to save the District thousands of
dollars year.
The astonishing thing is that such lax
ness should have gone on for so many
years before any high official caught on
TO it; but the people of Washington have
become SO accustomed to hear about the
perfection of their District government
that they accepted it as matter of
course.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

, much richer and bedecked with the OBJ.
lectionable tails which fashion sanctions
but which taste should never have en-
dorsed!
Moleskin will be worn for other pur-
poses than motoring, and we shall see
the advent of some new and curious
peltry, amongst which is monkey skin,
which is very sleek and glossy-looking.
Musquash is dressed to represent mole
skin. on account of the demand exceed
ing the supply for the soft and pretty
fur. Ermine costs more than ever, and is
getting very scarce. Chinchilla and
caracul are less modish, but sable as
usual takes premier favor over all the
rest.
For the present we are wearing hats
covered with ruchettes of tulle and
wreathed with grapes, currants, or hops.
If one is Investing in an all round travel
ing hat, the best to purchase is certainly
the 'lisse" feather shapes. as they can be
worn into the early winter.
There are many pretty hats made Of
alternate folds of muslin and velvet,
which are both soft and effective.
II we are to take the specimens of the
new winter millinery au serieux, we can
not complain that our headgear should
prove unbecoming. The hats are entire
ly made of smooth feathers, and some in
white feathers are charming.
The shapes are almost fiat, and
crowned with wreath of brilliant
plumage. The back slightly raised, and
filled in with bows Of flame-colored vel
vet ribbon. But what the fashions are
now, they will continue to be, with
slight notifications, during the coming
season. Toques, fashioned in soft fine
straw, in Tam O. Shanter style, trimmed
with rosettes of colored straw, are in
vogue for country wear. Old-fashioned
Dolly Warden shape rustic hats with a
broad satin ribbon across the crown, and
to tie under the chin, are also seen.
Picture hats are charming when the
dress worn is in keeping, but it often
happens that there is lack of harmony
between the dress and the hat. Certain
hats, which accord well with large
fichu, simply swear at three-quarter
coat. White marabouts will be much
used together with uncurled feathers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
Timely Dairy Criticism.

One of the German agrcalturists re-
Gently touring in this country criticised
the placing of hand separator in the
middle of the dairy barn, and stated that
the German law would forbid the placing
of separator in such situation. Why?
Because of the liability of the cream to
absorb barn odors, with consequent low
ering of the quality of the butter. They
evidently believe in preventing the in,
PRODUCTION Of off fayors in the milk in
stead OF relying on the ability of the
butter maker to get them out afterwagd.
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TACT that there have
been fewer changes
in the cabinet DUR
ing the past seven
years than is usual
in an administra-
ton.
The course of
President Roos e :
welt in retaining so
large a proportion
of the advisers of
his predecessor in
Office is :unprece-
dented. If he had
followed the exam
pie set by Presi-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
Horses Like to walk r.st

The walk of young horse is large
ly influenced by the driver. Even on
the farm, il you put horse into the
care Of slow, idle man, and If a young
horse is driven by slow, careless man
anything like considerable time, the
animal will acquire habit of slow mo-
tion that will be difficult to overcome.
In majority of the cases slow, trail
ing gait makes really harder work for
the horse. A moderately quick walk,
with at least all ordinary farm work, ex-
hausts the animal less than slow,
poky gait,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

The aigrettes are not in favor, but shaded
ostrich plumes are much seen.
A smart wallling-gown is here Illus
trated, which shows the very latest fash
ion in autumn frocks. 1t is composed of
Amazon cloth of richer beaver shade,
trimmed with velvet of darker tint
edged with tinsel cord. The picture hat
is of beaver colored felt, trimmed with
velvet and ostrich feathers, the stems of
which are fastened in front with an tn
tique metal buckle.
Embroidery is more fashionable than
lace just now. Piping cords are amongst
the latest trimmings.
Tourmaline and pearls are the newest
combination for chains and bracelets.
Jade and enameled flowers still decorate
the cart Nouveau" buckles. Very pretty
patent leather belts are made in scarlet,
emerald or bright green.
Amongst the dainty accessories of
dress may mention the new reticule
bags. They are capacious and grand
motherly of aspect, but no expense is
spared in their construction. The love
Hest old brocades, bits of old lace-gold
lace taken from old vestments-nay, even
precious stones, serve to embellish
| them
The newest evening shoes are of cloth
of gold or silver, embroidered with tiny
| flowers to match the colors of the dress.
Many of the Paris petticoats are of
| white silk, deliberately trimmed with
bands of tartan silk. laid On diagonally:
some are entirely of lace over colorei
chiffon.
Irish dress materials are sure to be
much in evidence, especially re poplirs,
Donegal tweeds. and the coarse creamy
blanketing stuff which makes splendid
coats and tailor costumes, and never
seems to get soiled, or ratherto look any
the worse for SHUTS. Many of the new
tailor-mades prepared for autumn are
trimmed with leather strappings, orna-
mented with fiat gold buttons.
Short plated skirts with or without
| hip yokes are ia mode for walking and
! useful wear. Long skirts are indicpen-
sable in the house and for visiting pur-
poses. ELLEN OSMONDE.
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VI viz hSAS tAoS
has been made on
him ever since he
became secretary of
the interior it is al
m o t marvellous
that he continues
to hold his place
through the vicis-
@situdes of two adj
ministrations. For
Hitchcock is not in
any way a politi-
clan. He is as in
nocent as a baby in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
LOUIS E. COOLIDGE
Good Book Banisyrea Devils.

A Bible was effectively used to BAN
ish the devils supposed to occupy the
body of sick man in Hawaii. At first
an educated physician was called; but
as he failed to give relief, native
medico, or Kuhuna. was brought to the
invalid. He whacked the sufferer over
the head with q Bible, to thus drive out
the devils, and his treatment was 80
persistent and vigorous that the sick
man died.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
A Substitute for coffee.

A hot cup OF coffee is undoubtedly a
tai and physical fatigue to be borne
But coffee disagrees with many persons,
disturbing their stomachs by interfern
ence with the digestion. For this class
the London Lancet suggests the use Of
coffee jelly, which is equally pleasant;
it assuagas thirst and neutralizes exs
cessive acidity of the stomach.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

It is the practice of
District officials to
buy all supplies in
the open market
without invitin g
competitive b i d S.
This is a practice
(which has not been
permitted in any
sther department of
the government for
many years, and it
is open to all sorts
of abuse. 1t opens
the way to pilfering
almost W i t b o u t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

bottom washed without lifting the can.
Drive two stakes, a, in the ground,
and in each place bolt, b, so it will
fit into the handle of the can, C. The
can will swing readily or may be taken
DOWN.. A. Sheaf, in Farm and Home.
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just now by a for
mer newspaper cor
responder t W h O
less than a year ago
became one Of the
commissioners Of
the District of Col
umbia.
Henry .Litchfeld
West waGfor many
years ths political
writer TO r t h e
Washington Post,
and is pretty well
known throughout
A. I
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

FeWer pain SklrtS, but
more gathers and plaits, and ruching
and gauging that will strike terror into
the heart of the stout woman. Happily
our vanity comes to the rescue, and be-
hold, we can make such garments be-
coming even to the most unpromising
figure. The fact is, that stout figures
look infinitely better in loose draperies
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

was regarded as something of back
number But seven years as secretary
of agriculture has made the American
people thoroughly familiar with him,
and there was no more popular official
connected with the last administration
eor with this than he.
OF all the sacretaries of agriculture
Wilson ha.s been by far the most eff
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

President Roose-
velt's cabinet-Sec-
rotary Wilson. the
head of the depart
ment of agricul-
ture.
Curiously enough
Secretary Wilson
was the least Known
Of all the men Sc
lected by President
Mckinley at the
time of his appoint
ment. His reputa-
tion was confined to
HIS state of Iowa,
and even there he
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30

which have been much overrated, to my
thinking. In Paris ladies have been so
anxious to display their figures that they
have actually worn tights under their
sheath-like skirts!
The newest skirts are flowing and
wide, either gathered or plated or full
from the waist, with rows of gauging at
Intervals. Plisse flounces deep at the
back and narrowing in front, are great
improvement to skirts which need lit
tie renovating. TUNES and "three-deck-
ers" still hold their ground, and small
dounces are not yet thing of the past.
One of the elaborate models is shown
in the illustration. The skirt is formed
of four founces, is very full, and gathered
down the front, with an outline of gui-
pure lace. The blouse bodice is similarly
trimmed
| The holiday frocks are simpler than
of yore this year. Every woman who
is self-respecting has short navy blue
serge for boating, travelling, etc. If
seashore pleasures fall to her share,
here is the scarlet poppy tint delaine or
wolfe, trimmed with pastilles of black
velvet showing a disc of white satin; or
the useful but less picturesque tussore
silk with its multitude of frills and
gaugings.
| Very smart long travelling coats are
made of white molleton cloth. with a
broad bias stripe of gray or red. The
linen coats and dust cloaks prove too
cold for seaside wear, and are out of the
question for travelling.
One of the illustrations shows an ideal
coat for travelling. 1t is of molleton
cloth.
Navy blue cloth coats lined with white
satin and trimmed with a suspicion of
gold braid and gilt buttons are very
smart. Some very pretty travelling
cloaks and coats are made of bright
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
Cabinet Chnnsc..

Only one of the original members of
President McKinley's cabinet remains in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
An Unusual Condition.

Although Wilson is the only survival
OF the original Mckinley cabinet it is a
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
Peculiar Methods.

One most important discovery OF
Vests is just announced. He finds that
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
Hitchcock.s Methods.

Secretary Hitchcock is another sur
vival the Mckinley regime. In view
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
washington LETTER
National Capital Gossip That Is Just
Now Of Timely Interest.
TIE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
Cemmissioncr West Turning Things
Over Many Opportunities for
fraud Have DISQUALIFICATION
OF the Cabinet wheel.

Washington.-A good object lesson in
effective administration is being given
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
HOLDER FOR MILK CANS.
A Simple Contrivance Which Assures
Cleanliness and Saves Lot
of Annoyance.

Holding milk can while washing is
made easy by my plan, as shown. Water
can be emptied from the can and the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-09-30
What Autumn and Winter
Modes Are Bringing Us
Dame Fashion Has Many Charming Things tc
Offer at the Present Time

He favored few who get a
glance into futurity, as rep
resented by Madame la Mode,
predict startling changes for
the coming winter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
DOuGIna Mixture.

The much lauded poultry tonic. Doug
las mixture, has been proved by scien-
in any other way. The theory that the
half ounce of sulphuric acid is necessa-
~ to hold the sulphur of iron in sus-
pension is not correct. In an editorial
recently the Farmers Gazette gives the
proportions as one pound copperas.
lalf an ounce Of sulphuric acid and ii
gallon Of water, whereas the correct
formula is half a pound of copperas.
two ounces Of sulphuric acid and two
gallons Of water.-Farm and Ranch
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
Give Them Roomy Coops.

Many people do not think how quick
ly chickens double in size and then in
few weeks double In size again, Not I'M
til they find two or three half grown
chicks dead in the coop in the morning
are they aroused to realization that
the coop is too small and the birds are
overcrowded. A roosting coop six feet
long by three feet wide has twelve
linear feet of roost room, sufficient for
twenty-five pullets. 1t isn't sufficient
room for forty or fifty pullets up to lay
ing maturity, and the man that puts
that number in one '(when they are
half grown and then neglects to give
them additional room later has only
himself to blame If the too many birds
together do not do as well as they
ought to do. Comfortable sleeping quar-
tiers are a necessity If we want the
birds to grow up to strong. vigorous
layers.-A. f. Hunter.
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There were nine applicants for teach
ers' certificates who took the examina-
ton here last week, viz, Mrs. r. X.
McLachlan, Deer Harbor; Mrs. Il. &.
Morrow, Olga; Mrs. l.. M. Vans
brough, Sedro- Woolley; Miss Jessie
Spencer, Fairhaveni Miss Evelyn
Nichols and Miss Edith Kimple, East
Sound; Miss Clara E. Dueber, Cen
tralia: Miss Delma Graham and Miss
Ellen Graham, Avon, Skagit county.
Miss Spencer is the only one who took
the first-grade examination.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
BeI!ingham Bay
Transportation Co.
Head Office: Lighthouse Block,
WhatcOm, Washington /: 81

Steamer Willapa leaves WHATCOM
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at 7:45 p. m. for Anacortes, Everett,
Seattle and TACOMA.
Steamer Dode leaves WHATCOM Mon
days. Wednesdays and Fridays at
80 - ~ For Anacortes, Everett and
SEATTLE.
Connections made at Anacortes and
Whatcom with Steamer Buckeye
from the San Juan islands.
Returning, steamers leave Coleman dock,
foot OF Columbia street, Seattle, every
night, except Sunday. at 500 p. m.
NoTE-Steamer Dode leaves Wbatcom at
ZOO a. m. Sundays, Wednesdays and
Fridays for Beach, Blaine and Point
Roberts, returning same day.
JOHN REX THOMPSON, Manager
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

The steamer Garland has taken the
Mace of the Lydia Thompson on the
Seattle mail route. 1t is not such
change as the people of the county had
been led to expect would take place as
aeon az the new steamer CIallam was
in commission, as she has been for a
number of weeks. 1t was announced
last fall that the Alice Gertrude would
probably be placed on this route as
soon as the Clallam was completed but
the Gertrude still continues on the
Neah Bay route and there seems 10 De
No immediate prospect of improved
service on this route, much as IL Is
needed and desired.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

The leading features of "The Coast
magazine for September are two nicely
illustrated articles devoted to San Juan
county and the Roche Harbor lime
works. A fine picture of Roche Har-
Dor occupies an entire page ana the
article upon San Juan, Orcas and
Lopez islands is illustrated by nineteen
pictures from cuts which first appeared
in the illustrated Supplement to the
ISLANDER, compiled and arranged by
MIR. Wilhelm, now the editor and pro-
prietor of "The Coast" which is doing
most excellent work in advertising the
resources and attractions Of western
Washington.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

Miss Holmes. of Youngstown, Ohio,
and Miss Martha Holmes, of Winsted,
Conn, who have been spending a few
weeks with their aunt, Mrs. Blair, and
their cousin, DR.. Wright, and his fam
lily, leave today for their homes, gong
via Victoria and Vancouver and thence
east over the Canadian Pacific. Mrs.
Wright and Leon Little will accom-
pauy them as far as Vancouver.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

An italian authority finds that when
hens are fed on food containing large
percentage of iron the eggs also reveal
the presence Of iron in the very diges-
ttble form of the illuminate. Such
eggs exert tonic effect on persons
who eat them. The case illustrates the
fact that all eggs are not alike by any
means and that, according to the food
fed. they may vary greatly in dietic
value and effect.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

Booker Washington tells this story
of a negro: "He was employed to
work i'm a cotton field, and worked
we'll for time, then he raised his
hands and turned his face toward
heaven and said: 'Oh, Lawd, de cot
ton am so dry, an de- sun am SO hot.
an de flesh am so weary dat dis niggah
feels he's done got call to preach"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

Y. The illustration herewith represents
one of the most snowy Of the peacocks.
These fowls are managed by Mr..
Smith, proprietor Of Otselic poultry
farm, much the same as turkeys. and
he considers them very profitable, the
demand for breeding stock being fully
equal to the upply.--American Guilt
yatOr.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

Insure in the Etna, "the leading fire
insurance company Of America."-O.
81. Culver, resident agent.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
THE u. S. MAIL
Steamer Buckeye

Leaves wHATCOM at 6 a. IN. Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, touc-
ing at Urban, Doe Bay, Newhall, East
Sound, Orcas, West Sound, Deer Har-
Dor, Friday II a Il BOZ Port
Stanley. Thatcher, Decatur, Guemes
and A ACORT ES, i'm the order
mentioned. Returning, leaves Ana
cortes at a. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays. Connects with Seattle
steamers at both terminal points.
ANDREW NEWHALL, Owner
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Miss Mullis is closing out her stock Of
summer hats and millinery at greatly re-
duced prices. Her patrons are cordially
invited to call and note the bargains
offered, whether they desire to purchase
or not.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

briggs pays the highest market prices
for Hides, Pelts, Poultry and Produce.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

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, 1903-08-20

Services at the Presbyterian church
every Sabbath at 1890 a. m. and 500
p. m.; Sabbath School Immediately
after morning services; Y. P. s. G. E.
at $50 p. ma. G. Boyd, Pastor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
Steamer
Lydia Thompson
Carrying u. y. Mail, Passen.
gers and Freight : /:

Carrying u. >. MAIL, Passen'
gers and Freight /:
Leaves SEATTLE, from Lilly 81
Bogardus Dock, Sundays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays at midnightfor Port
Townsend, Richardson, Argyle, Lopez,
FRIDAY HARBOR, Roche
Harbor, Deer Har6or. West Sound,
Orcas, East Sound, Newhall. Olga.
Fairhaven and WHATCOM: Re-
turning. leaves Whatcom at a. m.
The most Beautiful Trip on Puget Sound,
the route winding among the lovely
islands Of the San Juan archipelago
and crossing the Strait of San Juan de
Fuca. affording passengers the finest
views of the Cascade and Olympic
mountains.
CHAS. e. PEABODY, Mgr.
COG First Ave-, Seattle
FRANK Z. BURNS, Supt.
Lilly d Bogardus Dock.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

For Sale-220 feet of the best vertical
grain, 4inch flooring. o. II. Culver
ISLANDER Office.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

Bellinghaln Bay Beer, the Best Bee
Brewed, for sale at the Tourist Hotel.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

Miss Adelaide Dightman returned
from Seattle yesterday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

The establishment of ninth grade
in the public school here this fall is as
sured, enough young people having al
ready signified their desire to attend to
insure good class.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
prntit In Peafowls.

Ornamental species are attracting
more notice of late on account of the
improved demand for such stock for
parks and country estates. One of the
most snowy exhibits at the last Boston
poultry show was of peafowls by Otse-
lie poultry farms, Whitney's Point, y.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

Services at Immaruel Presbyterian
church, San Juan valley: Sunday
school at 200 pm; preaching, 500 p IN.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

l. d. Pike and family have returned
to their home at East Sound.