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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03
A "FAkiR's" CONFESSIONS.



City.
In the current Independent are pub
lished the confessions of street
''fakir" who for obvious reasons re
mains anonymous, from which account
it appears that the business Is profit.
able.
The fakir's real beginning as an in
dependent operator was in Chicago, of
which he says: Chicago Is the only
square town in this country-that is,
square from a fakir's or CRATER
point of view. You pay for protec.
ton and you get It,"
He paid the captain S. for a week
for permission to sell knife sharpeners,
and gave the man on post about a
dollar a day. He was warned not to
try any tanning" or ''slum" at this
low rate. These privileges cost SIC
and S. day, respectively.
Tanning" Is getting possession of
the money of a crowd ON the under
standing that 1t Is to be given back,
and then whipping up a fast team
Of horses and driving away. Stun
is selling packages of jewelry, hand
kerchiefs, etc.
There are towns that are not
square" In Cleveland the confess
ing fakir paid for protection and
was afterward arrested and fined.
Then he went to New York, concern
ing which it Is his testimony that II
Is town of "easy marks" New
York is CLOSED" except just before
Christmas, but there is something do
ing in SNEAK pitches"-that is, in
"sQuaring" the man on post and sell
ing for a few minutes between the
visits Of the rounds" However, when
the artist tried 1t he was arrested by
the very man he had bribed, and
thence went to Philadelphia, of which
he says:
philadelphia Is the cheapest city in
the United States. The policemen are
paid at the rate Of $1.75 per day, and
a fakir who gives one Of them a quar-
ter for protection is hailed as a Car
negie. For dollar day the guar.
dian of the beat you are working on
will keep your territory clear Of other
fakirs and vote you prince Of good
fellows.
There is not much money to be
made in Philadelphia by a fakir, for
various reasons. First, the people have
an inherited trait of thriftiness; Sec
ond, they live their lives less fever
ishly than in any other large city Of
the United States; and there are home
guards in the town. who take care Of
all the surplus cash floating around"
New York and Chicago are the head
quarters for new novelties, and ia
kris of the first class secure the new
things. The fakirs keep in touch with
the novelty supply complaints for new
things, and scan the papers constant
ly for announcements which indicate
some unusual event that will draw a
crowd.
II think that for straight taking
aluminium gas tips were the most
profitable things | ever handled" says
the account of the fakir In the indie
pendent. They cost me, with the
brass pillar attached, $1.35 per gross.
| laid out $500 in tips and printed
matter, planned my campaign, and be-
gan an itinerary which occupied four
months of my time. My bank account
showed a balance to my favor just
S4,527 in excess when | had completed
my tour"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

Gated. No other systematic catarrh
remedy has as yet been devised. In.
sist upon having Peruna. There are
no medicines that can be substituted.
II you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use OF Peru.
ma, write at once to DR.. Hartman, Civ.
ing full statement Of your case and
he will be pleased to give you his val.
liable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

Il just ran in," said fond parent
to a teacher. Ito ask you not to mark
GATHERINGS examples wrong, because,
you see, she is such an awfully sensi-
tive child, and 1t does hurt her feel
ings So" The request illustrated the
rubber-tire plan Of education-smooth-
ness and swiftness. and that pleasant
look"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

Because NeY Jersey boy would not
take dare" he fell from guy
rope, up which he was trying to climb,
and was instantly killed. The unfor-
tunate lad did not know that it takes
more courage to refuse to do a fool
ish thing than to do it. Fear of ridi-
Guile Is not mark of bravery, but of
cOwar dioo
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

The sooner a man takes life as it
really is and let's go theOrizing and all
that the sooner he begins to succeed
and finds happiness.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03
Hundreds of Dollars Sp
in Vain.

mAKIDg ZIG UuTu6H dHu giving INC
little hope of recovery. l spent hun.
dreds of dollars in medicine which did
me no good. l was persuaded by a
friend to try Peruna. l took it two
weeks without much improvement, but
l kept on with it and soon began to get
we'll and strong very fast. Within two
months l was cured, and have been
we'll ever since. am a strong advo-
cate of Peruna &C. Hershman.
Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys,
liver and other pelvic organs, simply
because it cures catarrh VIII rever 10
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03
Chronic Sores
Eating Ulcers, Sps s'' sSs sy sss'e

Nothing much trouble
larry extes where the weak
and sluggish eating ulcer the leg sight
into the beneath and the
spread almost the flesh melting away and feel
the skening discharges Great running sores
and often develop from simple boil swollen gland
bu pmp threatening danger always because while all
and this should make you
slowhealng ulcers and particularly can
greatest
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

Greek is no longer a necessary study
at Yale, but there has been no change
in the rowing and football require
ments.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03
w. L. DOUGLAS
s3,se & g SHOES SSs
You can save from So to SIS yearly by
wearing w. L. Douglas $50. so or SO shoes.

They equal those
that have been cost
ing you from $500
TO $500. The i'm
mense sale OF w. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name aud
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor
ona Colt proves there Is
valae In Douglas shoes.
Corona Is the highest
grade Pat.Leather made.
fast Color Egeiefs used.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

For bronchial troubles try Piso's Cure
ior consumption. It is good cough
medicine. At druggists, price Is cents.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

In every love affair. both parties
put forth a pound of effort to secure
what will not be an ounce Of gain.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

annoyance because they are 50 per-
sstent and unsightly and detract so
much from ones personal appearance.
Middle aged and old people and
those whose blood is contaminated and
tainted with the germs and poison OF
malaria or some previous sickness, are
the chief sufferers from chronic sores
and ulcers. While the blood remains IN
an unhealthy, polluted condition heal
ing is impossible, and the sore vii!
continue to grow and spread in spite OF
washes and salves or any superficial or
surface treatment, for the sore is but
The outward sign of some coustitu-
sonal disorder, a bad condition Of
lne blood and system which local
remedies cannot cure. A blood purifier
ana tonic is what you need. Some
ming to cleanse the blood, restore its
uon and invigorate the constitution,
4, 5. S. S. reaches these old chronic
.he very root of the trouble and counte
me impurities and poisons, and gradus
'uengthens the sluggish circulation,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03
CATARRH DESTROYS THE KIDNEYS
Was Miserable--Co.ld Not Stand Up or
Walk-Ps~rd-na Cured.
Many Persons Have Ca
tarrh and Don't
Know It.

Mr.. James M. Powell,
633 Troost street, Kansas
City, Mo-, vice grand OF l..
o. o. F., of Cherfyville,
Kan, writes:
"About four years ago l
suffered with a severe ca
tarrh of the bladder, which
caused continued irritation
and pain. Twas miserable
and could not stand up or
walk for any length of
time without extreme
WEAKNESS and pain. ! be-
gan taking Peruna and it
greatly relieved me, and in
eleven weeks I was COM
pleteIy cured and felt like
q new man. flames M.
Powell.
Hundreds of Dollars Spent
in Vain.
Mr.. Cyrus Hershman,
Sheridan, md. writes:
1.-TWO years ago / was a
sjck man. Catarrh had
settled in the pelvic organs.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

Witch hazel does political sores no
good
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03
SEATTLE,

PURITAN REMEDIES.
Especially designed to relieve sufferers who
are unable to reach physicians of reliable
standing. No "Cure-Alls" manufactured, each
remedy 10 intended for case prescribed for,
every case has personal attention, advice free,
fresh drugs supplied at approximate cost. Spe
cial attention given to diseases of the Genera
tive organs. Write for pamphlets in plain
wrapper to
The Puritan Chemical Co.,
Box 1875 SEATTLE, VASE
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

This is the number of bucks per
week that was saved from to build
the house that Jack built.
80.
This is the sum which Mrs. Jack
looked like in the frocks she made for
herself in order to save for the house
that Jack built
10.
This is the number Of full meals that
can be prepared without cooking from
a package of the food which the Jacks
ate in order to save for the house that
Jack built.
81. 81.
The ages of Jack and his wife. re-
spectively, when they had finally paid
for the house that Jack built.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03
SORES ON BoTM ANKLES.

Gentlemen: About ten years ego .
snail sore came on each ef1y ankles.
Dew rot into the places saA tacy be-
came large, eating ulcers, aud SUI
Tered intensely for nearly tea years.
fna 70 rst we'll whom I ehaAcsd TO
ZEE 8. 3. 3. advertised In 1smphis
papsr. I began 20 take IL and wss
cured. Ny limbs have never pen
oero Or given NO any pain y ~
- = .reat many people, and Am now
Tving it TO my nins-ysar-eld son Tor
Ecxema. During ny lsng sickness
- living near Nemphis, Tsnn.l nne
hsvs einee removed to Kansas CITY,
And am now residing ~ mo. oi@
Fast Sixteenth Street. .>,.
Kansas City, No.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-09-03

ost properties, quicken the circula-
ud s S. S. is just such q remedy.
res through the blood. It goes to
' '. and removes from the blood all
~ builds up the entire system ana
ID when the blood has been Puri h:S
he he system purged of all morbid,
lthy matter the healing process
! and the ulcer or sore is soon
= & contains no mineral or poison
-ugs of any description, but is guar,
, purely vegetable remedy a Diooo
ID permanent cure for chronic sores
ore Of any kind, external or internal,
II advise you without charge. B00s
SPECIFIC CO., ATIANLAs g
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-05
a Fine Store.

"Wednesday afternoon and even
ing Of last week Mr.. B. Schwob gave
an informal reception to his many
friends and patrons, it being the
occasion OF the opening OF his
beautiful new store, La Francesa. "
Promptly at three o'clock the
doors were opened to the public
for the inspection OF the store and
the Mexican orchestra was on
hand, greeting the guests as they
arrived with choice musical sc lee
tons. The ladies were each pre-
sented with punches of carnations
and the store was artiscally de-
corated with flowers, creating
very beautiful scene.
The big store and its appoint
ments are all of the best that could
be purchased and the store is no
doubt one of the most attractively
arranged in the whole Southwest.
Large fine plate glass show cases
are arranged on both sides OF the
store, filled with French silks,
jewelry and many other imported
novelties purchased by Mr.. Schwob
at the time he was touring Europe
several months awo. The shelves
contain the latest materials in
dress goods, laces and the many
other articles that are dear to the
feminine heart.
Mr.. Schwob has had a great
deal of experience in his line
and while abroad made a.
special study of Partisan modes
and fancies, selecting a stock OF the
various articles carried in his line
OF business which is probably more
stylish and up-to-date than can be
found elsewhere in the West.
The upper floor is used for the
clothing department where a full
and complete assortment of the
latest styles in mems and ooy's
suits, overcoats, is kept, all marked
at very reasonable prices.
A large stock is also carried of
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-05
Mines Wanted.

We have customers for the following kinds
of properties, namely: Property from which
some ore can be shipped right along. Low
grade gold proposition. Must have good sized
ledge, and some development work done. Low
grade copper; chalcopyrite preferred but
must be sui phide ore. Also two or three
good gold or silver prospects.
In answering, all we want to know is
what your property is and what you think it
is worth. Then, if we can handle it at your
figure; we will correspond with you, find out
where it is and make arrangements to 90
and see it. Address, "BUSCONICNS"
Care of THE OASIS.
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-05

Mr.. w. ~ Cummings is reported
today as being in very low con-
diuon and as he is now being kept
alive only the use OF s,imulants it
is feared that he cannot survive
many hours unless some sudden
change for the better maniiests it.
self.
This week Mr.. J. C. Rutherford
disposed on his house on Mob Hill
to Mr.. J. T. Tener, the prominent
Magdalena merchant and mining
man. The consideration named is
private. Mr.. Rutherford, who was
formerly with Roy & Titcomb, is
now managing the store at the
Democratic mine near Cananea and
will shortly move his family to
that place.
On Wednesday Escalada Bros,
proprietors of the big La Iberia"
general merchandise store, pur-
chased the building in which their
store is located, from Mrs. Clara
Friedlander of New York who was
represented by her son, Mr.. E.
Friedlander. The consideration
named in the deed was twelve
thousand dollars and it is the gen.
eral opinion that the Escaladas
have made a splendid investment
in securing the property at that
figure.
Major Fred Herrera was a pas
senger on last nights Sonora train,
going south to visit the gold prop
erty owned by himself and Mr.. A. !
l.. Pellegrin, situated in the Altar
district, about forty miles from
Santa Ana. The property is open
ing up in very satisfactory man
ner to the owners, who are highly
pleased with their purchase. A
large force of men is being kept at
work doing development work, and
MIR. Herrera expects to spend con-
time there during the
next few months.
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-05

holiday goods, including Mexican
drawn work, filigree work, carved
leather novelties, meerscnaum
pipes and holders, Balsa Hermanos
and other high grade brands OF
Mexican cigars, ETC.
The effect at night is very beauti-
full, a great many incandescent
lights being used in illuminating
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-05

theinterior and making is as light IA )
day. Mr.. Schwob has spared no
expense IN fitting up the building
and taken rs n whole the stock
and fixtures are the best that
money can buy and LA Francesan
is voluable addition to the many
fine mercantile establishments of
which Nogales is proud.
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-05
NOCALES NOTES.

SHOES anu tnlS week ItCtlNtu
large shipment of all the different
styles and sizes.
For Rough and Dressed Lumber
of all classes. Doors, Windows
Door Frames, Window Frames
and all kinds of Building Mate
rials, go to William G. Dumont
Patagonia, Arizona. =
Thursday the custom house
passed five carloads OF oranges
from Hermosillo, which were being
shipped through to Canada in
bond. They will arrive at their
destination just in time for the
Christmas holiday trade.
When you want a fine La Vio-
leta or La Favorita cigar, a glass
of old MacBrayer whiskey, or a
dram of excellent Bacanora, 90 to
Frank Irvine's on International
street, facing the line, Nogales, So
nora.
The wooden foot bridge across
the arroyo, near the International
line. was completed yesterday, and
will prove great convenience for
the residents of that section of the
town. 1t was cons tructed mainly
through the efforts of Ramon Vas
quez.
Mrs. M. Z. Brooke, who holds an
interest in the Hays Consolidated
Mining, Milling d Lumber Com
pany, has returned to her home in
Denver, from Magdalena, where
she had been TOR some time in the
interest of her holdings in the
company.
Miss Lappan, ook-keeper for
the Southwestern Commercial Co.,
has been quite sick this week, hav-
ing been confined to her room,
threatened with pneumonia. Dur
ing her absence. her place is being
filled by her sister who is also a
very efficient book-keeper.
On the first OF the present month, {
Mr.. w. f. Marleau resigned his
position with the Southwestern
Commercial Company and this
week has been at Douglas on bust
ness connected with the Jund
estate, to the management of which
he will now give his entire atten
ton.
Mr.. Charles J. Kleeman arrived
at Nogales Tuesday evening from
the City of Mexico, in which place
he is now making his headquarters
Mr.. Kleeman is the general man
ager of the Sonora Building q
Loan Association, and is here on
business connected with that COM
pany.
DIR. F. Ramiro Diaz of THE
OASIS staff returned to Nogales
Sunday night from San Antonio,
Texas, where he had been for sew
eral weeks for the benefit of his
health. His vacation proved to be
very beneficial to him and he re-
turned home feeling stronger and
better than ever.
Tin Hoo is the name OF a native (
Of the Celestial Kingdom captured :
Wednesday evening in front of the
Montezuma Hotel by Ed Gildea
and Grove Marstellar. He was {
given hearing at four O'Clock I
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-04-17
FIRED
4 BULLET IN WALL OF HIS HOME
BARELY MISSING HIS WIFE
AND CHILD.
An Italian Miner, working at p. K, Il
Arrested for Beating and
Abusing Her.

Agatha orcheck, came to Justice Ri
leys court Friday evening from her
homo At the Pinnickinnick camp, and
swore out warrant against her hus-
!. band, Anthony orcheck. She claimed
that he had been beating, sssaulting and
mistreating her.
The warrant was placed In the hands
Of Constable Herbert Davis, who went
over to their home at the mining camp
to arrest Anthony, the same evening
The constable found Anthony in the
house all right, but Anthony rebelled
when It came to going over to the. mag
istrate's court. In trying to make the
arrest Constable Davis had some little
trouble with him. It seems that An
thony pulled gun on the constable, but
the latter jerled it away from him be-
fore he could snap the trigger. The man
was finally brought over to the city
lookup and incarcerated for the night.
Saturday morning the man was given
hearing by Squire Riley. In the tes-
timony offered it appears that orcheck
tried several times to beat and abuse
his wife. He got drunk at times and
would fire his pistol in his house, one
time firing bullet in the wall over the
bed In which his wife and little child
lay. Anthony was fined $50 and the
costs and was required to furnish a bond
of 500 TO keep the peace for the period
Of one year.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-04-17
PROGRAMMED
IS THE GLEN ELK BRICK COMPANY
AND CHARTER HAS BEEN
APPLIED FOR.
Capital Stock WIN Be Increased tc
twenty-five thousand Dollars
and improvements win
Be Made.

The Glen Elk Brick company, OF
which w. A. Wilkinson recently became
the sole owner by purchasing the inter
est of his partner, VIII Thompson, has
been re-organized. Mr.. Wilkinson has
formed company and n charter has
been applied for. The stockholders OF
the company are W. A. Wilkinson, j.
!. Alexander, Lee Ruffn, George W.
Peck, John Allen and c. d. Ogden. The
incorporators of the company will be
Aiessrs. Wilkinson, Alexander, Allen.
Peek and Ogden. The additional capital
win be SIS. 1000
It Is the intention to enlarge the plant,
which l. already one of the finest ard
largest in this section. It present ca
n.city Is from $1,000 to 10000 brick a
AA In addition to the manufacture of
pg brick, which meet with ready
here and in other cities and towns
~ this state. equipments and machinery
win be put IN 10 manufacture tile. sewer
pipes and 10 ON.
The reorganization of the company
means an advance step In the business.
as the men connected with 1t are active,
enterprising and fitted for that sort of
business.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-04-17
CLOSING ORDERS
OF COUNTY COURT
sardis Bridge WIN Be Repaired.-ofaeez.
of Various Kinds Qualify.

The special Term of county court came
TO and end Friday evening.
The report of Charles A. Short on the
repairs needed on the Sardis bridgc
across Tenmile creek, was ordered re-
oeived and approved, and Mr.. Short Wa
instructed to proceed to make the re-
pairs ut once.
Boyd a. Hornor qualified as a notary
public.
George D. Brent qualified As road sur.
veyor in precinct No. 2, Clay district.
George w. Stout qualified as road sur
veyor in precinct No. 4, Grant district
h. D. Robinson was appointed county
assessor for the lower district. BE ap-
peared in open court and took the oath
Of office.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-04-17
CHARGES PREFERRED
AGAINST VAN HURST
REV ruILERror ACCUSES LYING ACCUSATION
AND sIANDER-rRrAI WILL 0 OR ABOUT APRIL

hes: DE- = A fnlierton' OF tne Metn-
pdist Episcopal church preferred charges
eeainst 81 V hurst q member OIL Con
~. =. church, FRIDAY afternoon, OF 9
very serious nature. They are lying,
iAise accusation" and Islander Inc
ehArges were accepted oy she pastor ana
arrangements VIII BE made Tor church
trial This WI pc on or about April =.
before . committee appointed IN due
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-04-17
,EARsf-roR SALE
AT WALKER STATION.

le5 acres, SO cleared and in grass. good
two-story house. worth $500 or 5000;
barn and other outbuildings, splendid
well and garden, about 20 acres of young
orchard. apples, peaches, plurns, etc;
trees about o years old and healthy.
Farm one mile from railroad station,
county road passes right through the
farm. House situated ON nice rolling
high grounds. Price only 81 500. House
two-story, or rooms. It is easily
worth $500.
II you wish to buy, write me at once.
Mention farm No. II. Yours truly,
c. E. CHALFANT,
Ivanhoe, w. Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-04-17
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

tack the vital organs, causing catarTh OF
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
q cure il obtained quickest by proper
treatment of the kidneys. If ycu are feel
ing badly you can make NO mistake by
taking Or. Kifmer's SWamp-Root, the
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
Il corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing il, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to 60 often through the day,
and TO get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Ro Is soon realized.
Il stands, the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root ID pleasant % take and 10
sold by all Druggists in. 6fty-cent and
one-doilar size bottles. You may have q
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
covery and book that tells an about L,
both sent free by mail. Address, Or. XII
mer & Co.. Binghamton, N.Y., When
writing mention reading this generous
offer In this paper. Don't make any
mistake, bat remember thennn,e. Swamp
Root, DR.. Kiimer's Swamp Root, and the
address. Binghamton. N. Y, ON every
0oGIlSe