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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
CAN merry CLOSES
POOREST SEASON IN THE HISTORY
OF SALMON INDUSTRY
Total Pack of Sound Canneries Less Than
Half the Chinese GaaraBties-Canner
men Heavy Losers-Probablc Prices
Value of Salmon as Food.

The cannery here suspended canning
operations for the season last Saturday
night, having put up a little less than
$4,000 cases, or little more than half
the Chinese guaranty. This shortage
makes the cost per case, for canning,
labelling and packing, nearly twice as
much as it would have been had the
number of cases for which the Chinese
were guaranteed pay been reached, and
yet the proportion of the total pack to
the guaranty is said to have been
greater here than at any other canLery
on the Sound, and the entire guaranty
might easily have been packed had not
large portion of the catch of the traps
on the banks been sent to the big cam
merry at Fairhaven. A little more than
half the pack here consists of sockeyes,
the remainder being springs, hump
backs and silvers. The humpback run
still continues, with a small percentage
of sockeyes, the better fish becoming
fewer in number every day. The purse
seine crews in the employ of the p. A.
F. Co. were paid off last Friday. The
season has been much the poorest since
the industry assumed large proportions
in Puget Sound waters and it is ex-
pected that nearly every company OPP
Grating will lose heavily.
The Whatcom Reveille says that the
p. P. & N. Co. CONTRACTED for more
cases than the entire pack of the Sound
amounts to at the present time, and
the Alaska Packers are up against prac-
tically the same proposition. The, Alas
ka Packers, however. are in position
to stand the loss, without experiencing
shock TO their financial standing,
while the first named company, with
its outstanding receivers certificates,
must reorganize with new capital or be
absorbed in the movement OF the Alas
ka Packers Association to control the
salmon output of Alaska and Puget
Sound. The few cases of sockeyes that
have been canned will bring a good
price, and it is stated that tails will
start at S1.25 per dozen and flats $l.35.
The cannerymen will probably hold
out for an advance on this figure, and
it would not be surprising to see an ad-
vance to Sc a case. 1t will not be nec-
essary, owing to the light pack, for the
Alaska Packers to make cut in order
to accomplish the purpose for which
the cut was made OH the pink fish,
and a great many of the smaller con-
Germs may be able to come out nearly
even."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
Naw Game Law

{ Under the provisions OF, the new
game law the "open seasons" during
which wild game may be legally killed
in the counties Of western Washing
ton are as follows;
Quail-Oct. 1st to Jan. 1st. Bag linn
tied to Is birds, one day. Unlawful to
kill quail east of Cascade range until
Sept. Is, 1908.
Wild ducks, geese, etc.--Sept. 1st to
March 1st.
Grouse, partridge, prairie hen, sage
hen, native pheasants Sept. 1st to
Jan. 1st. Bag limit 10 birds, one day.
Deer-Sept. 10th to Dec. 18th. Limit
A deer during season. Dogs may be
used IN Sound counties in October
only. Unlawful to kill spotted fawn.
Elk, moose, Antelope, mountain
sheep or goat species-Sspt. 18th to
Nov. lst. Caribou Sept. 10th to Dec.
18th. Limit for season, / male elk,
moose. antelope, or caribou; 2 noun
tain sheep or goats. Females must not
be killed at any time.
1t is lawful to kill bears a. any sea
son of the year.
1t is unlawful to shoot gulls, crows,
looms, shearwaters, diedippers, or any
species of songbird at any aeason of the
year.
Fishing, open season: Trout-April
1st to Nov. 1st. a.
Bass, perch, pickerel, etc--July lst
to May Let. Unlawful to use seine, net,
trap or other device other than hook
and line to catch above. Unlawful to
sell, salt, or otherwise preserve any oil
the above named or other game hsh
nn til Aug. /, 1903. Penalty $50 fine.
1t is uplawful to dynamite, spear OF
shoot fish, either in daylight or with &
jack, at any season of the year.
Hunters licsnss may be obtained OF
the county auditor of each county by
the payment of 81 license fee and Si fc-
recording.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20


cries, when canned salmon is eaten, is
one-third the cost Of Goldfish steaks
when eaten; one-half, when sirloin of
beef is used; the sartle cost as. ham
nearly ten times cheaper than lobster
or oysters.
"The above indicates why salmon is
such a favorite article of food with
wage earners. When eaten with bread
or potatoes, diet is obtained which
will supply all the demands of the
body.
During the past two seasons $685.
13l cases of forty-eight l-pound tins
each were put up on the Pacific coast
"a total of 449, $40, ,2Ss tins. And the
bulk of that great quantity. has gone
into consumption, as far as Our records
go, without disturbance to the health
of dozen individuals. That is more
than can be said of any similar quanti-
ty of fresh fish or meats"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
Salmon as Food

"Within the entire range. of pre-
served food it would be difficult to
name an article of greater dietary
value and cheaper than salmon, with
the exception of milk" says the Amer
lean Grocer.
"Canned salmon contains as much
protein as lamb chops or beefsteak; 60
per cent more than eggs; more fat than
chicken, eggs, or beef. It's calculated
heat of combustion per gram is much
greater than beef or eggs. Itis incom-
parably of greater food value than
fruits or vegetables. Its fuel (foodJ
value is greater than mackerel; three
times greater than dried cod; little
more than sardines; four times more
than oysters; three times more than
canned lobster; nearly three times more
than shrimp; fives times greater than
frogs legs. There Is very small per-
centage of waste in canned salmon, as
compared with fresh fish. Lobster,
oysters, shrimp, turtle are in favor be-
cause of their delecate flavor, rather
than food value.
"One pound of canned salmon, cost
ing Y cents, would furnish protein
(which builds and repairs the body at
a cost of SO cents per pound, while one
pound of beef at IA cents would make
the protein cost; II cents per pound;
Goldfish steak at II cents means protein
at II cents; loin of pork at IL cents
yields protein at S5 cents per pound.
Food must also furnish energy for heat
and muscular work, and here we find
that the cost Of energy per 1000 cal
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
Orchards and Poultry

AS orchards are the abode Of insect
enemies, the hens will perform inval-
liable service if allowed to wander at
random therein. No orchard Is put to
full use without having poultry. 1t
will cost nothing to allow the hens to
use the orchard. If they are turned
out in the morning, no food given
them, and close observation is made, it
will be found that in short time they
will have full crops, and the greater
portion of this food will be insects,
which cost nothing at all. There is no
necessity for feeding hens. when they
can secure it.. for themselves, while
they will be more serviceable If COM
.pelled to search for their food than
when it is given to them literally by
the owner.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
Wireless Telegraph Service

The work of installing wireless
telegraph STATEN at Port Tow nsend be-
gan last week and as soon as it is COM
pleted another station will be estab-
lished either here or at Roche Harbor
and one also on the revenue cutter
Grant. The system Is the same as that
now in use between Los Angeles and
Santa Catalina island, where it is said
to be working with perfect success.
The government will guarantee the
company fixed monthly income from
the stations established especially tC
accommodate government business,
but private messages will be transmit
ted the same as though the system
were purely public commercial enter
prise.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
The value of Rye

Rye is not generally considered of
very great value as hay plant. Much
of this prejudice may be due, however,
to the fact that it is seldom properly
made. The value of hay made from
any plant depends very largely upon
how it was made. A Wisconsin farmer
writing to Hoard's Dairyman says;
e9The sowing of rye for pasture, for
hay, for the grain, for clover seeding,
and for increasing fertility has proved,
in my experience, of so much profit
that it is constant source Of wonder
to me that farmers do not make more
use of it than they do. Many farmers
have condemned rye hay simply be-
cause they thought they must wait
until it was fully headed before cutting
and naturally the resulting product
was more like straw than hay. tough
and unpalatablc, fit for little but bed
ding. The time to cut rye for hay is
just when it first begins to show heads;
then If properly cured land it is not
hard to cure) it makes fine hay, rel
ished by all KINDS of stock. When cut
thus early there will be an almost
equally large second crop of hay or
pasture"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

!. Alfred Lawson intends taking his
magnificent stallion "Brigand' to the
Whatcom County Fair and it is pretty
safe to wager that he will take the first
premium i'm his class.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20

The ISLANDER is requested to an
nounce that there will be a meeting of
the Rod and Gun Club at the court
house Saturday evening.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-20
THE CONSTANT ADVERTISER

'Tis the constant drop of water
Wears a hole in solid stone;
'Tis the constant gnaw of Towser
Masticates the hardest bone;
'Tis the constant wooiug lover
Carries off the cooling maid,
And the constant. advertiser
Is the man who gets the trade.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
Tax Collectors Sale
OF A VALUABLE
OCEAN CITY LOT !

By virtue of authority vested i'll me
as collector of corporation taxes for
Ocean City, Worcester county, Mary
land, have levied upon and seized all
that lot of land situate i'll said Ocean
CITY, and described as follows:
Lot No. 3. i'll block &, south, on the
plat of Ocean City, recorded i'll the
office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Worcester county, Maryland, and
assessed to George w Hoffman. and on
which the corporation taxes for the year
1901 are due and in arrears.
Said lot having been levied upon and
seized by me, Collector as aforesaid TO
pay and satisfy the corporation taxes
aforesaid due On the same to the Mayor
and City Council of said Ocean City.
and hereby give notice that l will sell
said lot No. 6 at public sale. on the
premises in Ocean City, i'll Worcester
County, Maryland, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
WatterSOn on Cleveland.

In the Courier Journal Henry Waiter
son again discusses the Cleveland Presi-
Dental boom. He declares he does not
believe fourth nomination possible,
and then says of the plans of the pro-
motors of the boom:
They assume that he can carry New
York. They do not doubt that they
can buy New Jersey and Connecticut.
But one additional vote will be needed,
and they are not wide of the mark i'll
thinking that they can flip this from
some of the many rotten boroughs of
the Rocky Mountain range.
LAS for the solid South. it will have
to take him, willy nilly; it cannot help
itself In all this they reckon without
outside sentiment and are quite obliv.
ious to the force of prejudice. They
wholly underrate the force of third.
term tradition
Even if Mr.. Bryan and his follow.
ing should not put a counter ticket i'll
the field-though they would-the de-
fections against Mr.. Cleveland even in
the East would be as great as they were
against Mr.. Bryan in 1896. Mr.. Cleve.
land could not carry New York.
1.-The Morgan syndicate could not, but
New Jersey and Connecticut. Maryland
West Virginia. Kentucky. Missouri and
perhaps Tennessee would become not
merely doubtful States. but almost Ger.
tainly Republican States. The proposal
TO nominate Mr. Cleveland. in short and
in fine, taking it seriously, is proposal
first to Mexicanize the Democratic party
and through the Democratic party tC
submit TO the voters the issue in 1904 OF
Mexicanizing the Republicans.
Mr.. Watterson again takes pains to
deny that he had any quarrel with Mr.
Cleveland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
TUESDAY,
JUNE 18th, 1903,
AT $50 O'CLOCK, P. NJ.

the following real estate of which the
said Dr. Geo. w. Bishop died seized and
possessed :
FIRST.-THE VACANT LOT ON MARTIN
STREET, back of the residence of
Clayton J. Purnell and in front of the
lot of George W. Covington. 1t
fronts on Martin street about 100 feet
and runs back depth of about 23l
feet-a very valuable building lot.
SECOND.-THE LARGE LOT ON THE
VIRGINIA ROAD, on the suburbs of
Snow Hill, containing 10 acres, more
or less. and is improved by two small
dwelling houses. Has many advan-
tages as truck farm, or could be di-
vided into number of building lots.
THIRD ALL THAT VALUABLE FARM
which was conveyed to said Bishop
by deed from Z. X. Wilson. trustee to
sell the real estate of Emma +. Row
ley and others, on the county road
between Snow Hill and Girdletree.
occupied by Elijah Barnes. 1t con-
tains 200 acres, more or less, and is
improved by comfortable dwelling
house, colonnade and kitchen, and
good out buildings. This farm is
well and favorably known, is adapted
to the growth of corn, wheat and oats
and the front part to trucking also.
FOURTH.-ALLT THAT VALUABLE FARM
which was conveyed to the said Bish
op by deed from Jesse Jones and wife.
near Glrdlrtree, now occupied by w.
J. Holland, containing 2l8 acres.
more or less. Improved by story
and half dwelling. and kitchen
and the usual out-buildings.
E&This farm has a large quantity
of yonng pine timber. and is worthy
the attention of lumber manufactur.
ers.
FIFTH ALL THAT VALUABLE FARM
near Girdletree, known as the CLAY
vile Farm" which was conveyed to
the said Bishop by deed from +. X.
Wilson, trustee under deed from
John Clayville and wife. and now &C.
cupied by Mrs. Dewitt Ward. 1t
contains l72 acres, more or less. and
is improved by story and half
dwelling and ordinary out buildings.
The land is quite productive.
TERMS OF SALE
Ten per cent. of the purchase money
in cash-the balance in three equal an
nual installments of one, two and three
years from January /, 1904 and bearing
interest from January l, 1904, payable
annually. Or all cash at the option of
| the purchaser. The Executor reserves
the crops and rentals of 1903 for the
benefit of the estate. paying the taxes
mp to January |. 1904. and giving pos
session to the respective purchasers on
January /. 1904. All deferred pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the
purchasers with sureties to be approved
by the undersigned Executor.
JOHN S. BISHOP,
my23 Executor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
FOR PRESIDENT:
HON. A. P. GORMAN,
Of Maryland.
PAVE SIDEWALKS.

y We observe that no steps have
been taken as yet toward hav-
ing the sidewalks of Snow Hill
substantially paved. Before we
mentioned this matter i'm the
MESSENGER we were reliable in
formed that our City Council
was in the frame of mind to
act upon a paving ordinance.
We desired to encourage them
in a step that would help to
place Snow Hill upon "a favor
able footing with other towns
on the Shore. We have talked
with many citizens of the town
who would naturally be sup
posed to object to anything
where they would have to
spend a dollar for improve
ments, and we have found
them reasonable and actually
getting awake TO the fact that
they have got to improve their
property to increase its value.
The sentiment of Snow Hill
people has changed in the past
five years, since the water
works were placed in. There
was an awful rumpus about
that deserved enterprise, but
those who were the loudest in
opposition then are the loudest
in praise of our water system
to-day. When we have an
ordinance requiring the side
walks to be paved and the
work has been accomplished
the property owners will won
der why they had not done the
work before. We are not talk
ing now about paving all Snow
Hill, but we are talking of the
business section of the town.
We hope before the winter
months come to see this work
accomplished.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
EiOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can.
NOT be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & c.. Toledo, o
We. the undersigned, have known +
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able tC
carry out any obligations made by theil
firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o. WALDING, KINNAN & MAR
WIN. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system Testi
monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best. P
ID. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Worcester County, Maryland.
letters of administration on the personal
estate of
JOHN + SMACK,
late of Worcesi er County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned To exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber, on or before the 10Th day
of November, 1903. They may other
wise. by law, be excluded from all BEN
efits of said estate. All persons indebted
TO said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment. Given under my hand
this 18th day of May. 1908.
CHARLES NJ. PETERS,
Administrator.
Test: EDW ARD p. DAVIS,
May IL st. Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30

Importance only as it affects
their action. If the terms af-
ford them insufficient profit
they will not take the public
deposits and circulate them. If it
desired to get idle public mon
eys into circulation the deposits
must be offered on terms which
it is to the advantage of the
banks to accept Phihdelphia
Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
ANY CHURCH
II or parsonage or

institution supported by voluntary con-
tribution will be given liberal quantity
of the Longman & Martinez Pure Paints
whenever they paint
Note: Have done so for twenty.seven
years. Sales: tens of millions of gal
Ions; painted nearly two million houses
under guarantee TO repaint if not salts
factory. The paint wears for periods
up to eighteen years. Linseed Oil must
be added TO the paint (done i'll two
minutes). Actual cost then about 81 %
"a gallon. Samples free. Sold by our
Agents: Selby & Bishop. Snow Hill;
Scarborough. Only & Co., Girdletree;
Bowen & Bro, Newark
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Bowen & Bro, of Newark, Nd,
has been dissolved, by mutual consent,
and has been succeeded by the new firm
of Bowen. Bro. & Son, who will con-
tinue the mercantile business at the old
stand. Mr.. l.. p. Bowen has been adj
mitted into partnership, and joins the
other members of the firm il thanking
all those who have given them their pa.
tronage in the past, and in asking for
continuance of the same. All persons
owing the said firm of Bowen & Bro.
are requested to call and settle the same
ELIJAH L. Bowen,
ARA p Bowen,
LESLIE p. BOWEN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub.
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Worcester County. Maryland,
letters of testamentary on the person
III estate of
DIR. GEORGE w. BISHOP.
late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber on or before the 18th day of
November, 1908. They may otherwise.
by law. be excluded from all benefits of
the said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment. Given under my
hand this 18th day of May. 1903.
DR. JOHN S. BISHOP
Executor.
Test: EDWARD p. DAVIS,
May l6.3t. Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
Reward Offered.

\ reward of So will be given for in
formation leading to the arrest and con-
viction of the person or persons, who
have been tearing off rails and planks.
at Cool Spring bridge, and otherwise
damaging bridges i'll AtkinSon's district
of Worcester County.
by order of the Board of County Com
missioners of Worcester County,
W. +. BoSToN,
President.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
For Sale or Lease:
Valuable Town Property.

We offer for sale or long lease, the
valuable lot opposite the residences of
DIR. j. S. Aydelotte and o. NJ. Purnell
on Market street. Snow HILL This lot
is outside the brick district. If not sold
privately. we will offer this lot at public
sale on TUESDAY, JUNE 23d, 1903.
In the brick district we offer the lease
of 81 feet fronting OH Washington St.
w. L. ROBINS, NJ. D.,
MRS. +. A. ROBINS,
Owners.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENT.

| hereby announce myself as "a cand
date for the Democratic nomination
Sheriff for Worcester county, subject
the action of the approaching Cour
Convention. | have been "a life 10
democrat and feel that | am worthy
the honor | seek. If nominated
elected will try to the best of
ability to justly administer the
tons of the office. l shall be
thankful to any and all of my fri
who will remember me in the prima
SAMUEL J. MADD