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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Oregon Legislature Meets.

Portland, Or, Dec. 21.-Oregon' 8
legislature is now convened in special
session. called to remedy the tax law
which has been declared unconstitu-
tional by the state supreme court. IN
til q new law is passed no taxes can be
collected in Oregon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Gov. Taft Coming.

San Francisco, Dec. 2l.-Customs
Collector Stratton has received a COM
munication from the secretary of the
treasury, notifying him that Governor
Taft will arrive on the steamer Korea
from the Philippines On January 20,
and requesting the collector to extend
the couftesies usual on such occasions.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
AGREEMENT OF DEMOCRATS
Text of Caucus Arrangement to Vote
as q Unit.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The agree
ment of the Democratic caucus that
hereafter the Democratic members shall
vote as unit on party questions has
aroused 50 much interest that 1t has
been thought worth while to give out
the text of the resolution which was
made by the caucus. 1t is as follows:
"That.. hereafter the decisions of the
caucus, when made by two-thirds ma
jority. shall be binding on all the men,
bers, except when previous, pledges
have been made by senators to thei.
constituents, or instructions have been
received from their state legislatures,
or when question of constitutional
construction is involved"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Dam Carried Away.

Portland, Or, Dec. 2l.-Word has
been received here that dam OH the
Coweman river, a tributary to the
Cowlitz, in the state of Washington.
collapsed on Saturday, entailing loss
of $4,000 to the logging company
which operates at that point. Three
men were on the dam when it started
to give way, but they escaped injury.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Miners Wages Out.

Minneapolis, Dec. 2l.-A special
from Negaunee, Mich, says: Beginn.
ing January wages of all miners in
the employ of the United States Steel
Corporation in the Lake Superior re.
gion will be cut from 8 to 15 per cent.
The reduction will affect thousands of
men and will, it is understood, be fol-
lowed by reductions by the independent
companies.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Hot Potato Salad.

Put into a frying pan one-fOurth OF
a pound Of bacon cut into dice; when
light brown take out and saute In
the fat a small onion cut fine. Add
one-half as much vinegar as fat, a
few grains of salt and cayenne. and
one-haH as much hot stock as vine
gar. Have ready the potatoes boiled
In skins. Remove the skins and slice
hot into the frying pan enough to
take up the liquid. Add the diced ba-
con. toss together and serve.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
JUDGE McGILVRA DEAD.
Another Of Seattle's Pioneers Passes
Away.

Seattle, Dec. 20.-Judee John j.
McGilvra, one of Seattle's Oldest pio-
neers, died yesterday afternoon at bis
home on Lake Washington, at the age
of rs years. He leaves widow two
daughters, Mrs. Thomas Burke and
Miss Lillian McGilvra, and son, Oil
YER G. McGilvra.
Judge McGilvra came to the state OF
Washington in 1851 and settled in
OLYMPIA. When Lincoln was elected
president he became United States at
torney for the territory of Washington.
Later he practiced law in Seattle retir-
ING from active life twelve years ago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Grand Jury viii Probe.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-The grand jury
has determined to inquire into the nu-
merous assaults that have been made
upon nonunion men since the settle
ment of the recent street car strike. A
number of newspaper men have been
subpoenaed in this connection.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Brief Suggestions.

To be just perfect baking powder
biscuit should begin to rise the min
ute the pan Is in the oven.
When baking bread have the oven
unite hot when the loaves are first put
In and let the heat diminish.
DO not put salt into soup until you
are done skimming II, as salt VIII
sion the rising Of the scum
Fresh FISH should never be permit
ted TO soak In water. Put In cool
place. but never place directly on ar
tificial ice.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Steamed PUDDING.

Mix together 21a cupfuls Of graham
-four, one cupful each Of milk, molas-
ses and seeded raisins, two small tea
spoonfuls Of soda. pinch OF salt and
a half teaspoonful OF ginger. Steam
two hours in a buttered mould, never
allowing the water to stop boiling Tor
a moment. Serve with hard sauce
or a liquid sauce.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
Red Cloud Dying.

Pine Ridge, S. D., Dec. zi.-heu
Cloud, the celebrated Sioux eniei, -
most blind and very feeble, Is dying
here, aged 86 years.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24
u..aou.r,ers Remain At Fiagier

washington, Dec. IL -secre'aIy
Root has taken adverse action on the
nr"nosition to transfer the headquarters
Of the artillery district from ro'' ting
Ter to Fort Worden.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-24

Tokyo. Dec. 16.-Mirza Asghar Kahn,
the former grand vizier of Persia. has
arrived here on his way TO the United
States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
Edward and
the Pontiff
Impressive Ceremony Is Carried
Through AT the Palace
ofthe Pope.

ilome. April co. King Edward visit
Pope Leo at the Vatican this afternoon
going direct from the British embassy
in clos.d carriage. He was accom-
panied BY Colonel Lamb, the British
military attaohe. The carriage bear
ing the king was followed by another
containing members Of his majesty's
suite. The king wore q field marshafs
Uniform.
1t was remarked that contrary 20 U.s.
ual etiquette. King Edward did not
lunch at the British embassy, but had
luncheon at the Qulrlnal. Thus fur did
King Edward give way TO vatican de-
sires. The carriage In which !he King
drove to the Vatican did not belong to
the Q,irinal, as the carriage of the
king OF Italy could not go within the
precincts Of the apostolic palace.
Upon arriving before the private APP
artment Of the pope, the noble guard
rendered military honors to the British
sovereign. At the conclusion OF TINS
ceremony the door Of the pope's apart
ment was Immediately opened and the
aged pontiff was revealed standing on
the threshold. His hand was extended,
awaiting his guest, His holiness was
dressed In robes of white and red
velvet cape bordered with ermine, Ev"
en- King Edward paused moment up
on seeing the pontlft in white gar
,ments. The pope's face was the color
Of ivory. but he moved without aid ard
with no apparent difficulty The king
and the head Of the church clasped
hands and exchanged few words in
French. King Edward passed within
the papal apartment the door was
closed and the pope and his guest were
left alone.
King Edward remained with the pom
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
Mining Town Crushed
By Huge Mass Of Rock
AsIATIcs FOR MEXICO.
Twenty-Five Thousand Families Are
to Be Transplanted.

San Francisco. April 2s.--The adj
yanse guard Of an army Of Chinese
cooiie laborers who VIII be employed
in the hemp fields Of Mexico, have ar
rived here from the orient on the
steamer DorIe. The coolies numbered
81 FokInese. but 5000 families are
soon to follow and join their country
men In the hemp plantations OF the
Mexican province Of Yucatan.
The Chinese are under theirnmediate
charge Of John @. Meyers, wealthy
hemp grower OF Media, Mexico. lii
telling of his purpose In bringing the
Chinese TO Mexico. Mr.. Meyers said:
'The hemp planters OF Yucatan have
found the labor TO be had In Mexico to
be Inadequate for the proper eultiva-
tion Of their plantations, as the Porto
RIcans employed at present are insult
ed for the work. was sent by the
Hemp Planters association TO China
TO arrange for the employment Of labor
ers who would settle in the country
The Foldenese do not immigrate in lar
ge numbers 10 this country but found
them best suited for the work in the
hemp field. contracted for as many
as could obtain. Ths German steamer
Hansa Is now on her way to Salina
Cruz with 1900 families OF Fokenese
and another steamer will soon follow
with similar number. We intend TO
plant $500 families in Yucatan SO that
he colony will be permanent. A large
number Of the laborers will be secured
from Formcsa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
President Francis Entertains Presi.
dent Roosevelt and ex.Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland.
AT GOOD ROADS CONVENTION
Chief Executive Cheered When
He Spoke Of importance
Of Good Highways

st. Louis. April 2s.--President koose
yelt arrived here this afternoon TO par
:icipate In the dedication ceremonies
OF the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
Governor Dockery accompanied the
president from Keokuk, Ia, and Pres
ident Francis of the exposition gave
Rim an informal welcome to st. Louis,
Mayor Wells. President Carter and See
relSry Loeb accompanied the president
in his carriage which at once was driv-
en- to THE good roads convention, where
he addressed the National Good Roads
association.
Roads" the president declared, tell
the greatness OF ration. The influ-
enee OF nations which have not been
road builders have been evanescent.
Palmer than anything else left to re-
mind us of Roman civilization, are the
Roman roads" At this point in the
presidents speech the crowd arose as
one man and cheerAd.
The president visited the ST. Louis
university where he was received by
Cardinal Gibbon. He then repaired to
the home of Mr.. Francis for dinner. At
1910 o'clock which Is 10 minutes after
the presidents usual bed time. he APP
peared At the Music Hall where he ad-
dressed the General Sigel Monument
association The president spent the
night At the residence of Mr.. Francis.
ST. Louis, April 2s.--Ex-P President
Grover Cleveland arrived late this af-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
wEDDEp IN TOXIC.
Virginia Evans Married to Harold /.
Sewali at British Legation.

Boston. April 90 In the English
cathedral at Toxic. Japan. Miss Vir-
ginia Evans, daughter Of Rear-Admirai
Evans. U. s. N, will be married to-
day TO Harold ingalls, sewall of this
city. The ceremony viii be performed
by the English bishop OF Toxic, and
Lady Macdonald, the wife Of The Brit
ish minister to Japan, has offered the
British legation for the reception.
The diplomatic corps at Toxic will
be further represented by Huntington
Wilson, first secretary and charge
daffaires of the American legation and
by Count Matzfeldt and Baron Won
Ritter, rs ushers, The other ushers
will be officers from the American
man-of-war. The best man is 10 be
William G. Sewall, brother of. the bride
groom. who has recently been travelling
in Asia.
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ifr 20 minutes, then King Edwards S
suite was admitted and presented TO
the pope. This little ceremony seemed
to please the pope immensely.
From the Vatican, King Edward pas
sed through the plaza of st, Peter.
Had King Edward looked up at that
moment, he would have seen figure
In the window of the second story Of
the palace. 1t was Pope Leo, Com
trasted with the British sovereign, who
stood below in the sunlight, and the
center of animation. on the immense
plaza. the solitary white figure in the
palace window seemed to further the
idea Of the pope as prisoner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
Unusual UpheavaI Of Mountain Causes
Widespread Suffering and De-
vastates Whole Community
Estimated Loss Of Life Nearly Two Hundred Many Of
Whom Are Buried Alve..-River Is Blocked
and Country Nay Be Flooded.

cancy alone, for many OF the dwelling
houses In the town OF Frank were de-
mollshed by the falling rock. Some
OF the occupants Of these houses escap-
ed death but many others were In
stantiy Killed.
II Is conservatlvely estimated that
the loss Of life viii exceed 900 but lat
est returns place the number Of deaths
at ii2.
The earth opened up for quarter OF
mile In length and many feet In
width and the whole northern face OF
Turtle mountain slipped from place.
At dusk today, rock is still being
thrown rfom the top Of Turtle noun
tain and IL Is impossible to venture
Within half mile OF the mine work
ings
II IN now nearly certain that IS men
are hurled in the workings. All hope
for them has been abandoned.
II Is generally believed hrre that the
disruption Of Turtle mountain was
brought about III seismic disturb
! anee, although there 'are people who
claim that the origin OF the upheaval
was volcanic. No lava has been seen
and aside from thesmoke OF iisintegral
ing rock, the atmosphere is perfectly
clear. This is, however, no explana-
ton for the continued upheayal of
rock. the eruptive influences seem TO
center right at the crown Of Turtle
mountain.
At o'clock this Afternoon the fol-
lowing estimate Of loss Of life was
made. Men. women and children kill
led In their beds, as they slept, 50: min
ers working outside OF the mines, and
instantly killed, II; imprisoned In the
mines. is.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
So Says Minister Of Foreign Az
fairs As to Report Of Russia
China Convention.
EXCLUSION POLICY A FAKE
In Spite Of Assurances, United
States viii Keep a Close
Watch On Russia.

Washington, April 20. The state de-
partment has received dispatch from
Ambassador Mccormick, at st. Peters,
burg, 10 the effect that the Russian
minister OF foreign affairs has assured
him that the published reports OF the
proposed convention between Russia
ard China relating to Manchurfa are
absolutely incorrect, and that there ID
no foundation for the report that Rus
sia demands that China shall refuse
The requests OF other powers for treaty
ports and consulates in Manchnria.
He has heen assured that the Russian
government has no intention to exclude
other countries from advantages now
enjoyed In Manchuria, or to confer ex-
haustive privileges upon Russia: that
the United States may he sure that
nothing will be done to close doors
now open. and that American COM
merce and American capital are those
which Russia most desires to attract.
It IS understood also that similar as
surances were received by the secre-
tary of state from his excellency the
Russian ambassador. yesterday after
noon.
Sir Michael Herbert the British aTs-
bassador, called on Secretary Hay to
day and was acquainted with the ma
ture Of the report made by Mr.. McCar-
mick, and II is presumed that he had
similar advices from his own govern
ment. Baroa von Sternberg the Ger
man minister. in company with Baron
fCnntinuad nm Pare IL
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Vancouver. u. c., April 20 Over
whelmed by countless tons Of rock this
morning shortly after o'clock. and
with probably III Of l,s inhabitants kli-
led almost instantly. the little mining
town " Frank. in southwestern Al
herta. is this evening threatened with
complete destruction by food. Old
Mans river. which flows through the
center OF the town IL jammed up with
fallen rock to the height OF nearly 100
feet. Waters OF the river are this ev-
enins backed up for miles and the en-
tire valley above the town Is flooded
The big body Of water IL pressing with
great force upon the dam, the only
protection the town In front now has,
should the lmpromptu dam break. the
entire village would be swept away.
A dispatch from Frank says:
A tremendously loud rcverberating
crash shook the whole village on Old
Mans river this morning at 40 o'clock
and scarcely had the inhabitants OF
the town awakened TO a realization of
the impending danger. when from the
top OF Turtle mountain, overlooking
the settlement, there were hurled mil
lions OF tons Of rock. The Frank
mines. operated by the Freneh-Ca
Ian Coal company. across the river
from the town, were seen to be buried
under hundreds OF feet Of rock. Not a
man who was underground escaped
death. many had been fearfully mansi-
ed. The disaster was merciful TO the
men who were employed under ground
In that they must have been killed in
stantIy, while those men In the werls-
'ngs Of the mine may yet be alive II
they Rave air 10 breath.
The disaster was not confined TO va.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
RELIANCE is ALL RIGHT,
Cup Defender Showed Herself to Be
Worthy Craft in Yesterdays
Trial Spin,

Newport r.. l., April 29,--After hav-
ing formally been placed in cont
mission today the cup yacht Reliance
was taken out for another trial spin.
THAT she proved herself staunch,
strong craft was the opinion Of every
one who saw her struggle in a nasty
sea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
NATIONAL

At New York-New York, 9; Philadel
phia S.
At st, LOuis-Pittsburg a; St. Louis
0.
At cincinnati-chlcagO I; Cincinnati,
5.
At Brooklyn 2; Boston 0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
scHLEv IN TEXAS.

FL Paso, Tex. April 2s.-Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley is here on tour
of inspection of certain business inter-
ests he has in this section. He was
Welcomed to the city officially by the
mayor and others.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
RETAINS TorEKA's ATTORNEY

t. H. Balm win Flight the Battles of
Anti-Saloon League in Washington.
Topeka, Kas., April 2S.-T, H. Balm,
attorepy of this city has taken the po-
sition rs the attorney or the anti-sa-
loon league of The state of Washing
ton, and win leave for that state at
once. He will have charge of the pros-
eoutions instituted against the WASH
ington liquor sellers by the league.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
WRECKED IN THE YARDS.
Three Passengers Killed by Coils.
ion With Swith Engine.

Terre Haute, Ind, April 2S.--Three
persons were killed and several in
jured by the wrecking Of the vandalia
passenger train in the rairoad yards
tonight. The wreck was caused by
the train collidIng with a switch m
gine,
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CONTINUED on Page 4,
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CERTIFICATE OF
PROBABLE CAUSE

Salem, April 29.--The supreme court
today granted certificate of prob
able cause in the case Of the state VS.
Pleasant Armstrong convicted of she
murder Of Miss Minnie Ensminger of
Baker county,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
AMERICAN.

At Detroit--Detroit, 10; Chicago, /.
At Washington Washington. 3; Bos
ton. s.
At Cleyeland-c Cleveland, 4; st. Lou
is, 1.
At Philadelphia = New York, 5; Phil
adelphia, 4.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
pACIFIc NATIONAL.

At Seattle--Seattle, 8; Portland, 4.
At Tacoma-Tacoma s; Spokane, 8.
Los Angeles-Los Angeles, S; sar
Francisco, Z.
At San Franclsco-Butte, Z; Helenaes
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-30
Base Ball Scores.
PACIFI CCOAST

At Portland-Los Angeles s; Port
land, .,
At San Francisco-oakland a. Sac
ramento, 0.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-19
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
EXPRESS DELIvERY.
BICYCLES AND REPAIRING.


TOPEKA AUTOMOBILE AND CYCLE
Co Tel. 7o6. Bicycles and sundrieg; BIZ
cycles and tandems for rent; repairing Of
all kinds
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-19
WANrED-FEMALE BELLE.

WANrED-FEMALE HELP
WANTED-Good cook and housekeeper;
no washing or ironing. Apply 800 Tope-
ka ave. after z p m.
WANTED-white girl or woman for gen
eral housework; family of 5. 30 E 10th
street.
WANTED-Mea and vegetable cook at
Walkers restaurant, S19 Kansas ave.
wANTED-A cook. call at 4O5 E. lst St.
WANTED-G for general housework
family of 2; good wages. w r. Smith.
W-ANTED-Cooks. Mattresses house girls,
r. R. men. Sl1 Kansas ave. Capital EN-
ployment office
WANTED statesmen.
WANTED Statesmen for fun lire Of
fruit and ornamental trees; pay weekly;
outfit free: Steady work. Lawrence Nur-
sery Co. Lawrence, Kan
WANTED SITUATIONS
WANTED-Place to work on farm by Is
year-old boy. Address 2oS Hancock St
WANTED-By young lady attending
school, place to work for board. Ad-
dress Miss A l., Topeka Business college
WANTED-A position by young lady in
office or store. Address NJ c, care Jour
nal
WANTED-By a young man, situation as
office man in land brokers' office, mort
gage or insurance company's office. Is
good stenographer and clerk with good
references. Address l. H, care Journal
WHEN you want TO hire man or boy.
call up Y NJ e A. telephone 3ll; We
erences concerning them. Y NJ. c. A.
Employment Bureau. III E. Eighth st.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
WANTED-To buy an improved farm
from 20 to 40 acres in size, south of the
river. within miles of Topeka. Address
South Side, Journal
STORE your stove with Miller for season,
g Phone s5S- 42S Kansas ave
WANTED-Place to room ana board Ad-
dress A. B., care Journal.
WANTED-To buy for cash. a good. sound
young mare weighing not les sthan 300.
j. NJ. Kennedy general delivery
WANTED-You to know that the White
Kansas ave, where We still give bargains
in our line; new woodwork furnished on
water soaked machines. ]. c. Harding
Sewing Machine Co
WANTED-To contract for sweet corn and
tomatoes; We can furnish tomato plants
and seed corn at once. Topeka Canning
Co, 306 Kansas ave
WANTED-Cuc grown for picking.
will come after them L raised on vacant
city lots for seed. For further Information
! call on Topeka Vinegar and Preserving
works.
FOR RENT ROOMS.
FOR RENT furnished rooms light house
keeping. Inquire 1924 Topeka ave
FOR RENT-Rooms moderate price. mod
ern conveniences. 1924 College ave.
FOR RENTAL once. 3 unfl1rnished rooms
for light housekeeping. 9lS Topeka ave.
FOR RENT-A large south room. modern
conveniences. $40 Harrison st.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, electric
light and bath. 7lS Topeka ave
FOR RENT furnished rooms for Hghl
housekeeping 306 w. Sth st.
FOR RENT furnished rooms to parties
who viii take boarders- Boarding, Jour
nal.
FOR RENT-NiceIy furnished large room
east front. to gentlemen. 227 Harrison
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms Ala Quincy
street
FOR RENT front rooms furnished. 30s
"a 10th St
FOR RENT-store room $3.50, used for
living purposes, $3.50 Roy Crawford.
Crawford theater
FOR RENT-FLrnished rooms; all mod
ern conveniences, bath, etc; southwest.
5th and Madison.
FOR RENT-Large furnished rvEt room
with alcove to gentleman. tlb " Gth-
FOR PENTHOUSE
FOR sALEEFurniture and carpets ana
house for rent. Call 10 a. m to p. m.
316 Van Buren, st
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These are the days when the professional
pedagogue is worrying himself with the
discussion Of what books students are
reading and if these books measure up in
value with those that their fathers read
After all and with profound Difference to
the teachers it really makes little differ
ence what books a student bankers for in
his off hours from actual class preparation
so long as they are healthy in tone The
notion that the book which is taken for
the leisure hour or the vacation period
ought to be connected with the special
subject which the student IS pursuing IS
is making Of that study a perpetual task
which is abhOrrent to the sound theory
of education and an injustice to the BRAIN
Better a rovel Of adventure for the stu
dent of science in an idle moment than n
text book on his specially More freedom
more recreation and entertainment--New
York Press.
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WANTED-Good cook and housekeeper
no washing or ironing. Apply 800 Tope-
ka ave. after p IA.