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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
COMING TO SEATTLE.
Union Pacific Will Run Trains to
Sound country.


Seattle, Dec. 12.-E. H. Harriamn
and party of Eastern railroad men
were in the city yesterday. During
their stay Mr.. Hartman made the fol-
lowing statement:
"The Union Pacific will come tc Sc
attic. It is not certain whether we
will reach thisc ty by trackage agree
ment with the Northern Pacific or over
our own tracks, but / consider the ques-
ton of the Union Pacific's extension to
this city live and very important one.
The matter is in such shape that ii
might be settled at any time. 1t has
been discussed, and the mutual advan-
tages of such change are generally un-
derstood.
81 do not believe the succession OF
Mr.. Elliott to Mr.. Mellen as president
of the Northern Pacific will mean any
change. The relations that existed be-
tween Mr.. Mellen and our system were
very pleasant, and our understanding
with the Northern Pacific directorate is
friendly. Arrangements for the Union
Pacific's entry into this city will be
made just az soon as conditions make
it possible to do 80. 1t is only ques-
ton of time when the road is operating
it's trains into and out of this city"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
NEEDS OF ALASKA.
Governor Brady Files His Annual
Report.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Governor
Brady, of Alaska, in his annual report
to the secretary of the interior, urges
provision for Alaska's representation
by delegate in congress, and says
that Alaska's main need is for pioneers
and home builders. He urges abolish
ment of the fee system for United
States commissioners and deputy mar
shals and extension of the homestead
laws. He says congress can do no bet
ter thing for Alaska now than to en-
courage the construction of roads.
Governor Brady says those who have
travelled throughout the territory this
year are certain that Alaska today has
smaller white population than it had
in 1900, and that 1t is migratory. In
view of these facts, the governor depre-
Gates the agitation for change OF gov
eminent of Alaska fiom district to ter.
ritorial, though aspiring to statehood
when Alaska fills with desirable pop
ulation.
He asks what reason there is Tor r''-
questing congress to organize an ex,
pensive system of government that Will
plunge the Alaskans into debt and all
manner of excuses, involving taxation
to its utmost limits.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Rice Griddle Cakes.

For rice grlddle cakes and honey boil
a cupful of rice. When 1t Is cold, mix
thoroughly with one pint of sweet
milk, the yolks of four eggs and
enough -four to make a stiff batter.
Add one tablespoonful of melted but
ter, one teaspoonful of soda, two OF
cream Of tartar and little salt. Fold
in the beaten whites of the eggs and
bake on a hot griddle. As fast as
baked, butter, spread with honey. roll
I'D and serve hot.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
ABoLIsHEs SLAVERY.
General Wood Makes Proclamation
After Furnishing Moros.

General Wood Makes Proclamation
After Furnishing Moros-
Manila, Dec. 14.-General Leonard
Wood reports that in his recent opera
tions he heavily punished the Moros,
who had apparently formed strong
combination to capture Jolo. They at
tempted to sneak 700 men inside the
walls of the city, contemplating sur.
prise for the Americans.
After the defeat OF the natives, Gen.
erai Wood spent five days in comforting
with the dattos, with the result that
he issued a proclamation declaring slav
cry abolished. The head men promised
to obey the proclamation. assz4&3$.
General Wood is coming to Manila
to propose scheme to the government
for tne establishment of Moros on land
assigned to them by the authorities.
The head men and sultans, according
to bis plan, will receive tracts of suffi-
cient size to insure them incomes from
the rentals.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Wants Wood Called.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Han
ma has decided to request the senate
committee on military affsirs to cub
poena General Wood to answer some of
the charges made against him by OPP
ponents of his confirmation as major
general. The committee had expected
to close its hearing December IS, but
it is now believed at least two weeks
more will be required. Should Gener-
al Wood be subpoenaed an adjourn.
ment will be taken to give him time
to return from the Philippines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Pu m pkin PIE.

Into two cupfuls Of stewed pumpkin
that has been rubbed through the col
ander beat the whipped yOlks OF four
eggs. a cupful Of graduated sugar. a
quart of milk, teaspOonful Of Gin.
namon, nutmeg and mace mixed, and.
lastly, fold In the whites Of the eggs
beaten to stiff frOth. Line a deep
pie-plate with a good paste, cut several
gashes In 1t, beat the pumpkin well.
and pour into the open crust. Bake
Immediately in a steady oven.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
DIVISION OF CHINA.
Prediction Of q German Exporter OF
Kobe, Now in Seattle.

Prediction of q German Exporter of
Kobe, Now in Seattle.
Seattle, Dec. 14.-The downfall OF
the present Chinese dynasty and the
dis migration of the Chinese empire,
with the probable formation of two
countries, one embracing all that por-
ton of China lying north OF the
Yangtsekiang river and the other the
territory to the south, is predicted by
A. BraIss, q German exporter and i'm
porter of Kobe, Japan, who has been
in the Orient for forty years. Mr..
Braiss went out to the Orient toward
the close of the great Chinese rebellion,
which lasted for thirty years. and dur
ing the course O. which the country
was devastated and millions of Chinese
we're slain. He has been in touch
with Oriental affairs since and his
house, Respe & Co., has branches IN
all the leading ports of Japan. Mr..
Braiss came to this country for his
health, but he is now in Seattle on q
business mission, having completed
which he will return to Japan.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
John Il. Proctor Dead.

Washington, Dec. 14.-John r. Proc
tor, of Kentucky, president of the Uni
ted States civil service commission, and
an intimate friend of President Roose-
welt, died of angina pectoris at the Co.'S
mos club in this city Saturday, aged So
years. He spent the evening previous
to his death in Baltimore, where he at
tended the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Civil Service Reform Association
and made an address, apparently beink
in the best OF health. He was taken
i'll Saturday morning and died in the
afternoon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Spencer Will Not Lie in Abbey.

New York, Dec. 14.-The Westmins
ter Abbey authorities have declined
to permit the ashes of Herbert Spencer
to be sepulchred in the British Valhal-
la, according to World dispatch from
London. They were informally ap-
preached, but expressed regret that it
was impossible. Prime Minister Bal
four, who had been in many controver-
sial bouts with the dead philosopher,
expressed himself as favorable to burial
in the abbey, but the dean and chapter
proved adverse. 1t is said no question
of religious belief could have entered
into the matter, because Darwin lies
in the abbey.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
PepDsrm ints.

Boil hard for five minutes four cup
fuls of white sugar, one cupful OF hot
water, twelve drops Of oil Of pepper
mint, fifteen drops Of wintergreen.
Pour into bowl and stir briskly until
the mixture begins to thicken. Then
drop on a cold tin dish as fast as posi-
Bile. A small teaspoOnful Of the candy
dropped on the dish will make loz.
enge as large as half dollar. Do not
place the lozenges so close together
that they will run into each other. or
they will not be a good shape
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
ENORMOUS TIMBER THEFrs.
organized Band of Lard Grabbers
In Northern Idaho.

In Northern Idaho.
Harrison, Idaho, Dec. 14.-Investi.
CATION by government officials in the
'imper sections of Idaho have unearthed
probably the greatest timber theft
from government land in the history
OF the Northwest. Affidavits secured
oy Special Land Agent Schwartz tell
the story of systematic robbery of
timber from the government that il
hard to equal.
The coterie of timber thieves, it is
alleged, have created reign of terror
In the backwoods of Northern Idaho,
Driving settlers from teh sections in Or
ger TO discourage settlement. Affida.
Wis made by number of persons in
the vicinity of Harrison, Idaho, were
that millions of feet of saw timber.
the greater part of it fine white pine,
have been stolen from the government
forests and disposed of to mills in this
vicinity and along the Occur d'Alene
river.
The principal scenes of depreciation
are on the north and middle forks and
on the Occur d'Alene river. The out
RACES were recently brought to the at
tention of Congressman Jones, of
Washington, whom turn called the at
tention of the agent of the interior de-
partment, with the result that Special
Agent Schwartz was sent to Idaho to
investigate the alleged thefts.
At the instigation of Schwartz a
number of warrants for the arrest of
the alleged timber thieves were put in
the hands OF an officer. But the men
were evidently warned and escaped in
to the Pend d'Oreille mountains, as no
trace of them could be found.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Lawless Surprises Frisco.

San Francisco, Dec. IL. F. Law
less, the new manager of the San Fran
cisco Gas and Electric Company, Gre
ated surprise when he told the board of
supervisors that he would place and
maintain free of charge, twenty naptha
lamps in Carville, a settlement on the
outskirts of the city near the beach.
This will save the city $50 a month.
In addition Mr.. Lawless agreed to can
Gel claim against the city amounting
to $4,000. The liberal policy of Mr..
Lawless is in strong contrast to that of
his predecessors.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
EARLY ADJOURNMENT.
Planned to Have Congress Close BE-
fore National Convention.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The decision
of the national committee to have the
Republican convention meet on June
81 created considerable talk about the
capitol as to the potable date OF the al
iournment of congress, and the fact de-
veloped that there hat already been
more or less exchange of views among
the leaders of the senate and the house
on the question. The opinion is quite
general among them that it will be
possible to conclude the work OF the
session by June 81. Republican sena-
tors are trying to secure an agreement
with the house to adjourn for Christ
mas on next Friday. The treaties VIII
not be taken up until after the holiday
recess.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Cracker Companies at War.

Spokane, Dec. IA war is on De-
tween the Inland Cracker Company, an
;ndenendent concern, and the Washing
ton era ,ker Company, member OF the
American Biscuit Company. The frst
cut Of 10 per cent in prices was made
by the trust concern and was immeai-
ately met by the Inland. Manager
Klosting, of the latter company, says
he will meet every cut made by the
other.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
INSULT TO CONSUL
AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE AT
ALExANDRETTA LEAVES POST
After Having Been Assaulted by
Turkish Police -Dificulty Over
Naturalized American Whom
the Consul Had in Charge-.Da-
Wis Goes to Beirut.

Constantinople, Dec. 10.-The United
States flag over the consulate at Alex
andretta, Asiatic Turkey, has been
hauled down, and Consul Davis has
left his post for Beirut, in consequence
OF d serious diplomatic incident, during
which Mr.. Davis was insulted and as
saulted by the local police.
The affair grew out of the arrest OF
an observation-disclosures Attarian, a
naturalized American citizen.
Attarian had been in prison at Alep-
pc during the last two mon,hs, and
had just been liberated through the in
tervention of the American consular
agents, on condition of his leaving the
country forthwith. Mr.. Davis was &C
companiyng Attarian on board de-
parting steamer when the police inter-
cepted the party assaulted and insult
ed Mr.. Davis, and despite the resist
ance of the consul and his attendant
guards, rearrested Attarian and took
him back to prison.
Mr. Davis Immediately lowered the
flag over the consulate and formally
broke off relations with the Turkish
authorities by quitting Alexandretta,
leaving the consulate in charge of the
vice consul. A mob of Moslems seized
on the occasion to make hostile d>m-
onstration against the consulate and
Christians generally. The local author
tiles assert that Mr.. Davis struck the
police with a cane and that after the
rearrest of Attarian the consular Ca.
vases military couriers) attempted to
rescue him, and that in the fracas
which ensued the cavasses broke the
windows of the prison.
The Turkish authorities further claim
that Attarian, who is native of Diar-
bekir, Asiatic Turkey, has been travel
ing about the country with an illegal
passport. They also point out that the
question of Armenians naturalized in
America returning to Turkey has al
ways been a source of trouble, since the
porte invariably refuses to recognize
naturalization.
When Attarian was ARRESTED 50, 800
was found in his possession. This, it
is believed, may have contributed to
his arrest, the Turks suspecting him of
being revolutionist.
The matter is engaging the energetic
attention Of the United States legation
here. The outrage, it is anticipated
here, will lead to strong action on the
part of the United States to obtain full
reparation, especially as full satisfac-
ton for the Beirut affair has not yet
been given.
Washington, Dec. 9.-The state de-
partment mas received a brief cable
gram regarding the trouble of Consul
Davis with the Turkish police at Alex
apdretta. No serious difficulty is an
ticipated by the department, however,
as result of the in ;ident, for there is
no doubt entertained that the Turkish
government will make proper amends
for any misconduct of it's officials at
Alexandretta.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
WHEAT VIA NEW CUTOFF.
First Freight Train Carries Pro
duce TO Adrian.

Adrian, Dee. ll.-Local train No.
Sc, of the Washington Central branch
of the Northern Pacific made it's first
trip from Coulee City to Adrian yes
terday via the new cutoff. The train
delivered nine cars of wheat to the
Great Northern for Sound points and
took back one car of merchandise for
Washington Central points, which ship
mnet was of freight from Seattle and
Portland. This practically opens the
cutoff for freight business. The local
trains will possibly make tri-weekly
trips or more often as business de-
mands. When the depot at Adrian Is
completed regular service will be estab-
lished, both freight and passenger.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Withdraw Teoops From Cuba.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE joint ar.
my and navy board, which recently Wis
tied the United States naval stations at
Guantanamo and Bahia Honda, Cuba,
have reported that it will be at least q
year before either of these stations will
be ready for coast artillery force. In
view of this report the war department
has determined to withdraw the artil-
lery companies now at Havana and
Santiago and keep them in the United
States until such time as they are need
ed at the naval stations.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
General Reyes Elected.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The Colon
bian legation has received cablegram
from General de Castro, commander in
chief of the Colombian army, dated
Port Limon, Costa Rica, conveying the
information that the results of the
election for president showed a com.
plete triumph for General Reyes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
WHOLLY LAWFUL
NORTHERN SECURITIES APPEL.
LANTS FILE BRIEF.
transactions Consisted In Lawful
Corporation Organized for the
Purchase Of Property Lawfully
Salable-..Reasons for Position
Taken.

Washington, Dec. IA brief in
behalf of Meesrs. j. Pierpont Morgan.
Robert Bacon and Daniel Lamont, ap-
pellants, with others, in the case of the
United States versus the Northern Sc
curities Company has been filed in the
United States supreme court by Attor-
news Francis Lyndeitson and David
Wilcox. They declare that the so-ca lied
merger wasentirely lawful. and say:
"These transactions have consisted
merely in the organization of a lwful
corporation in New Jersey and in the
sale to and purchase by it of property
lawfully salable. All acts done in re-
lation to the organization of the Nor
thern Securities Company and to the
purchase by it OF the shares of stock of
railways and to the sale thereof by it's
owners were expressly authorized by
law. The legal effect of the transaction
has been that the owners of the stock
in one of the railway companies has
sold the same to the securities company
and has received therefor stock of the
securities company, which company
owns the stock not merely of one of the
railway companies, but of both. So
that each individual that has transfer.
red his property to the securities com
pany has obtained therefor something
entirely different, namely, an interest
in company holding the stock of the
other railway company as we'll. 1t is
manifest that in the fullest possible
sense this constituted a sale of the
property"
Other reasons for this position are
the following:
"No indirect or remote effect of these
lawful transactions upon competition
between the railway companies could
bring them within the federal antitrust
law. The construction claimed would
make the statute unconstitutional, be-
cause it would deprive the MOI thern Sc
curities company of its property with
ont due process OF law.
"As construed and applied by the
circuit court the antitrust act is uncon-
stitutional in that it discriminates be-
tween persons in the matter of property
rights and privileges On grounds that
are purely arbitrary and without justi-
fication in reason.
"The decree of the circuit court
transcribed the authority of the court
under the statute"
A brief in behalf of the Great Nor
them Railway Company was filed by
M. d. Glover, who says that the stock
of the Burlington Railway was acquired
in order to give the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific access to important
productive centers necessary to place
them on a proper footing with other
transcontinental lines. He asserts that
good service at low rates is assured by
the arrangement.
"The unity of ownership of their
sharesss has not" he says, restrained
the com nerce of either, and the extent
to which such unity can restrain it is
as nothing compared with the great in
crease in volume of interstate and in
ternational commerce which was in
tended and which will result from the
carrying out of the enterprise OF the
two companies in the purchase OF the
Burlington stock and the preservation
of the purchase,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
WORK CONCLUDED.
Special Session of Montana Legisla-
ture Adjourns.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 1.-THE legis-
lature has finished it's work and has ad-
journed. The governor has signed three
of the judicial billie, including the
change of venue, disqualification of
judges and giving the supreme court
power to review the facts in equity
cases. The Meyer bill, providing for
the payment of costs in change of VEN
ne cases will also be sipned. Before
adjournment the governor sent q mes
sage to the house approving the judi
cial bills that had reached him, and
saying that he would approve all the
bills vet to come to him.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Lewis ana Clark Fair Bill.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The fouse
committee on industrial arts and expo
sitions has decided to take up immeoi'
ately after the holiday recess the VIII
hanson bill for an exposition at FORT
land Or, celebrating the one pun,
dredth anniversary of the Lewis ano
Clark expedition to the Pacific Nortn'
west.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Potato Mound.

One-hah Of a cupful of milk. tea
spoonful of butter, salt and pepper to
taste, the well beaten whites OF four
eggs added to six mashed potatoes.
Stir all together lightly with a fork.
pile In a mound and brown.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
TO MEET AT CHICAGO.
Republican National Convention
Date and Place Decided.

Republican National Convention
Date and Place Decided.
Washington, Dec. 14.-The Republic
can national convention will be held
in Chicago, beginning at noon on June
81 next. The Republican national
committee reached this conclusion and
adjourned subject to call. Pittsburg
and st. Louis were rivals OF Chicago for
the convention. Each city was well
represented in oratory before the COM
mittee and each also had cash offers to
make. Pittsburg offered 800, 900;
Chicago, $75, 900 and a hall, and st.
Louis $4,000 and hall. The vote
stood 43 for Chicago, for Pittsburg
and for st. Louis.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
VERY Fine Gingerbread.

Half a cupful Of the best butter. one
cupful of New Orleans molasses. one
cupful of cream, three cupfuls OF the
best -four, three teaspoonfuls each OF
finely ground ginger, cloves and CHINA
mon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
MUST SERVE SENTENCE.
Supreme Court Affirms Conviction
of HI. st. John Dix.

of III. st. John Dix.
Olympia, Dec. 1.-The supreme
court has affirmed the sentence of II.
st. John Dix, convicted of embezzle-
ment in connection with the wrecking
of a Whatcom bank, of which he was
president. The st. John Dix case has
filled columns of newspaper space.
His extradition in London, whittier
he fed, attracted national attention by
reason of the determined fight he
made against it.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-17
Boiled Turkey.


SINCE, draw and wash a turkey
weighing about nine or ten pounds,
and stuff with dressing made by
chopping a quart of small oysters,
rather coarse, and adding to them
quart Of grated breadcrumbs, two lev
ell tablespoonfuls Of salt. half tea
spoonful Of pepper, grain Of cay
enne, quarter Of cupful of butter
and two eggs beaten slightly. Fill the
breast Of the bird with some OF this
dressing, and put the remainder into
the body. Sew up and truss. Dip a
large piece of cotton cloth into cold
water, and after wrlnging 1t well
dredge 1t thickly with -four. Pin the
turkey in this cloth and plunge 1t into
boiling water. Boil rapidly for fifteen
minutes, and then set back where 1t
will just simmer for three hours. Serve
with oyster sauce.