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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
A FrENDlSH MURDER
Railroad Payroaster Blown to Pieces

Railroad Paypaster Blown to Pieces
 With Dynamite.
 WASHINGTON Pa, Sept 26.-One of the most hendish and odthirsty murders and robberies in the history of Washington county occurred on the Middletown road, about fifteen miles from here. Samuel T. Ferguson of the Ferguson Construction company of Ptttsburg was instantly killed and his secretary, Charles l.. Martin of Cin- cinnad, was fatally injured.
 The two men were driving along the road in q buggy, carrying S3,6OO in cash with which to pay off some of their men employed on construction work along the line of the Wabash railroad, when suddenly an explosion of Dynamite in the roadway literally tore the rig to pieces, killed Ferguson outright and threw Martin POO feet and tearing his left arm almost from the socket
 It has been leaGned that two men supposed to be Poles placed the dyna- mite in the road for the purpose of killing Paymaster Ferguson and had arranged to explode it by means of an electric battery. The satchel contain Ing the money is missing.
 Two suspects are under arrest in the camp of the. construction company, near the village, but the farmers of the section who are securing the country for traces of the murderers believe they have one of them at bay in an aban- dOned mine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
ERWIN TELLS HlsI STORY.

Km6acted Postal Inspector Denies Amy
 AttempF to nefraud.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26.-The in dicted postal inspector, James R. Err win, was heard by United States Com missioner Heacock yesterday Erwin desired to show why he could not be held for trial in Washington and made a complete statement of his connection with the alleged post office frauds. He denied the charges specifically and then told of his knowledge and con nection with the affair, which covers a period of four years, but which has but recently come to public notice through the Washington investigation.
 Erwin had notebooks and memoran- dums to verify what he said. He did not deny knowledge of the sale Of the device and compliance with the schemes of the local office whereby they developed the device and sold it to the government.
 Erwin said that he never had any thing officially to do with the accept ance and installment of the device. The attachments are now being used in several cities. Erwin said that as assistant general superintendent of free delivery he induced the use of the devices.
 The number in use under his direc- ton, he said, was 1000 or 1,1OO. He asserted positively, however, that he never knowingly defrauded the gov ernment and that the sum total of his earnings from the postal device and improvement company was $96
 Erwin specifically denied that at any lime had he conspired with Machen, Beavers or any one else for the sale of the device.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
Ames Case Appealed.

ST. PAUL. Minn., Sept. 26.-Dr. A. A. Ames, ex-mayor of Minneapolis, has taken his case on appeal to the supreme court His contentious are based chief ly on the claim that a serious error was made in that the indictment charged the ex-mayor with the crime of bribery, but that under this general indictment a number of specific instances were cited in the trial which were not spe- gificalIy covered by the indictment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
wise murderer Hanged.

WISE, Va, Sept. 26.-Clifton Bran ham paid the penalty, of wife murder here Before going to the gallows he made a speech of some length, claim ing that he was justified in the killing by the circumstances. He appealed to those present for indorsement of his deed, and about 800 of the crowd, it is said, agreed with him. At 1:37 p. m the drop fell, and in twenty-eight min utes he was pronounced dead, his neck being broken by the fall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
A Lvnching r.s Lynci1burg, Tenn,

Sheriff George R. Davidson in attempt ing to save the life of a negro fred into q mob which was assau1ting the 5aiL wounding man whose name is unknown. The sheriff summoned as- sistance, but he and his aids were everpowered, the jail was entered and the much wanted negro, Allen Small, shot to death in the corridor. The mob was composed of about twenty five peoDIe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
Domanaca Gets Plain oraers.

SANTo DOMINGO CITY, Sept. 26.-
 It is reported in government circles that United States Minister Powell has in- 6ornaed the Dominican minister of for eign affairs that the agreement made by the late Dominican government re specting the claims of the Santo Do- mingo Improvement company of New xorh must be respected and its provi- Eons carried out without further delay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
Bonds Recaixed.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. = The amount of bonds so far received at the
 treasury under the seeretary's offer of last Wednesday for refunding Is $26S,- 800 and for rc1o-ea-e+i~-e 7off5, $50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-26
As YOU LIKE IT
Some sG1ay Leaves From Reporters
 Noda Rook.

~r-H~-@S
 Note Book.
 Many persons have been surprised to see prominent young lady, who has figured in local theatricals, walk ing in various parts of the city early every morning, about 5 or 5:30. They have been wondering what was the cause of her daily promenades at such an early morning hour. The fact is that the young lady Is one Of the most recent converts to the MeFadden sys- tenn of physical culture and conse- quently Believes in indulging in those long walks.
 A local young lady, who attends an out of town school, possesses a luxuri- ant growth of hair. 1t is always nice ly dressed and adds much to the beau ty of it's owner So rich and fine Is the growth of the puffy hair that it attracts much attention and is the sub tect of many favorable comments as the young lady passes along the streets. Imagine the young lady's surprise one day recently when one of her teachers asked if she wouldn't be so kind as to dress her hair in 3 different style as it attracted too much attention on the street.
 A Story is told of happening in one of the Sunday schools few Sundays ago. The superintendent asked all the children to bring their donations to the collection forward. and drop them into a buciet that stood on the table and at the same time recite a passage from the scriptures. There was class of small boys in front, and he called on them first The first boy came for ward with smile on his face and dropped his coin into the basket, and Eaid: The lord loveth cheerful giver." The second. with a broader smile, stepped up and dropped his coin, saying: "Lt Is more blessed to give than to receive" The third one came up with a much less cheerful face, stood and held his coin over She bas- ket and looked around, clinched his codn tighter, then let go and said: "A fool and his money are soon parted. ' The minister stated that this occur renee gave him more food for thought than any in his ministry, which covers 80 years.
 The discovery that lemon juice is an qhDSoAuIe ene01ye preventive of ty- phofd infection is announced by respon- sible medical men with positiveness that leaves but little room for doubt. Dr Ferguson of London made the dis covery and proclaimed it to the world on Christmas day, and the Chicago health department made experiments 10 test it's value, it is announced, and confirms the statement made by Dr Ferguson, and proves that a teaspoon ful of juice to half glass of water destroys almost instantly the bacilli of typhoid. Dr Ferguson's discovery is said to have been accidental It has long been known that certain acids would kill the .bacilli. but their effect was: also to kill human beings The harmless acids in lemons was entirely overlooked until Dr Ferguson chanced to drop little lemon juice into a cul- ture tube containing typhoid germs. To his amazement he discovered that they died almost immediately, and he at once began further experiments, which resulted in the announcement of the discovery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
Wedding and engagement rings.
GOLDMAN'S. Seattle.
Testing Cows.

Any single test Of a cow proves
nothing. The value of cream depends
on the amount Of butter fat and solids
it contains But these butter making
essentials differ with different cows,
and with the same cow at different
times and under different conditions
1t is the average Of q large number of
tests at different seasons and under
different conditions that tells what
cow is really worth as a butter pro-
Queer.
Making a Herd of Grade Cows.
After stating that my grade cows
produced butter at about ID cents per
pound l am asked by number Of In
quirers to give more particulars as to
how such herd was procured. says
L. w. Lightly In Stockmah and Farm
err The story would be rather long,
but a partial outline is as follows:
raised every one Of them ThereHare
three factors that helped me to make
this herd do what ) 1t did-frst,
regularly used the scale and Babcock
test; second l procured the very best
dairy sire l could pay for, and, third,
| studied from every available source
all possibly could about breeding and
feeding Of dairy animals and from
what learned by this effoft l know
full well that there is still lots Of room
for improvement. Y -
| raised only the best calves. and In
making the selection | would first see
it was strong, well built calf. The
embryo udder swas examined to make
sure that there were four good sized
teats, well set apart. l next consider
the dam. Is she good eater? Has
she good digestion? Has She
strong. welltpIaced udder? Does her
general make up say she Is the true
dairy type7 And finally does her rec
ord show her to be persistent profit;
able working dairy animal? II so the
calf is worth giving a trial. The calf
is fed on food to make 1t grow, but not
to fatten it, bulky so as to develop the
digesting machinery. Have the heifer
come into profit at eighteen or twenty
months old Teach II early the way 1t
should go and the chances are that 1t
will go that way. 30 not condemn too
early. but weigh. fest and watch care
fully the amount of food consumed.
To Handle a Fractions Cow.
If COW is fractions halter passed
round her horns gives a man greater
power over her than If 1t is passed
round the neck, but there is nothing
like patience If she is to be humbled.
The owner should. stand at her head
while the man is milking and talk to
her, giving her few pieces of apple or
beet and encouraging her in every pos
sible way. If she is roughly used she
will only become worse and probably
overturn the pail or put her foot into
1t more often.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
Eyes fitted by specis lists.
GOLDMAN'S, Seattle.


Perhaps you have never thought of
hut the fact must be apparent To everyone
that constipation caiIsed by lack of
water i'm the system. and the use OF dfas-
only makes bad matter worse. Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are
much more mild and gentle i'm their eff
feet, and when the proper dns~ is tken
their action is SO natural that one can
hardly realize il is tho effect of a snedi
cine. Try bottle OF them. rpr sa'n -
all druggists and dealers in patent msdi-
cines,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
1.-THE Best..Liniment

"Cham beriain's Pain Balm is consid-
cred the best lniment on the market"
write Post IL Bliss, OF Georgia, VT. No
other liniment will heal a cut or bruise so
promptly. No other affords such quick
relief from rheumatic pains. No other is
so valuable for deep-seated pains like
lame back and pains in the chest. Give
this lininent a trial and become acquaint-
ed with it's remarkable qualities and you
will never wish to be without it. For sale
by all druggists and dealers in patent
medicines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Upon application OF I homks & Simp
son Judge Joiner has gr arted a temper
ary restraining. order re sfafning T.. T.
Brighton from takin g away rom
Biakely and Armitage Islands lot o.
sheep claimed By Bri yhton, until an
agteement can Re reac he'd: as to their
ownership. Brighton claims l2o' OIL
has offered to settle ft y ejghty-hve @"
the condition that he besallowed to re-
Move them at once an d that the ciVl'
&C ion againsf him no dismissed
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
lSr,ri,

To Mr.. and Mis-. Chas. Rice, Deer
Harbor, Nov. 7, girl.
To Mr.. nd Mrs. =. M. Pressey, Deer
Harbor, Nov. IL, 4..-pound boy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. ". J. Reddig, Orcas,
Nov. 10, boy. !.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Eehl, Roche
Hafbor, Nov. II, girl.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
9Th. whoarat of the R.ur,

To give the dropping shoulder effect
seems to be the thought of the hour,
epaulettes, straps and caps being intro
duced when the body itself is not en-
tended down on the sleeves. Capes,
TOO, lend themselves admirably to this
style and they are used to excellent adj
Vantage OH u Jacket costume pictured
on page . of the Peerless Fashion Sheet
for December. This sheet is given free
at The Fair, Whatcom. Send for it.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Freddie Jones, the Ii tile sixtys'r-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Jones, had
the misfortune to brea k his left leg a
little above the an khs Monday, about
noon, by falling from a wood.pile near
the school house. ~
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

There were five applicants for teach
ers' certificates at the examination herr
last week, viz, Mrs. Florence Hart
Miss Edith Kemple, Mis- Julia Wig
gins, Miss Bessie Henderson, Miss
Jessie Strahl.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Mrs. Peter Kirk and Two daughters,
who spent the SUNNI r at tho Kirk
home at Mitchell bay, returned to
Kirkland the first of the week. They
we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Sandwich and Miss Sandwich over
Sunday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Mrs. Walker, who. has been quite un'
well for few days, is stopping for 9
little while with her son G.. l.. Carter
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

The revenue cutters Grant and Ar
cata and launch Scout were all In Port
Monday night.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
The authority on watches.
= GOLDMAN. Seattle.

you can get in this life. Better buy a
good Washing Machine from Fowle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab-
lets are becoming Il favorte. for stomach
troubles and cons ipatiou. For sale by all
druggists and dealers IN patent modi-
cinpS
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Mr.. Conner arrived from Wisconsin
Tuesday to spend the winter with his
daughter. Mrs. "A. ID. Tiff, and family.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

A large new line of perfu mes (Allen
Pfetfer's) will be on sale next week Al
Friday Harbor Drug Store.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

A few thoroughbred buff Leghorll
cockerels for sale, or will exchang OF
pullets of any breed Inquire at ISL.
AMBER office.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Paints, oils, glass; hard -oil finish, doors
and windows.-Mo Hdw. Co., 1875
1899 Elk St., Whatcom, Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

For Sale Cheap-Ss acres, on water
front, one milo rom Port Stanley, Lopez
island, with sx-room house, barn and
outbuildings. Address Mrs. Nj. A. Swain.
4lS Eighth Ave-, cattle. ll-5-4t
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
Lotal and Personal
sharpless Cream Separators at Jensen,

J. A. Gould was in town on business
this week.
Irespass notices for sale at the Is
LANDER Office.
Eastern Oysters and Oranges for the
18th at Fowle's.
For Sale-Strong serviceable cart. good
as new. Inquire of Wheeler the Painter.
-
Wanted-A teacher in school district
NO. 8. Address the clerk, Roche Har-
Dor.
:, 80
thoroughbred Plymouth Rock chick
ems for sale.-Alfred Lawson, Friday
Harbor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Pure California Port Wine $3.50 per
gallon at Void. y l. lithoart's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

TO CURE "A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
A II druggists refund tho money if it fail
to cure. f. w. Groves signature oil each
box. 25c.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Alvia Carter ha gone o Fossil, Ore,
in the northern part of the state, to
spend few weeks and r,efhaTs longer
with an uncle, who has large stock
range there, sixty miles from rail-
road.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Thanksgiving service will be held at
he Presbyterian church on Thursday,
Nov. 20, at l0:45 a. m. Rev. H. Kevan,
pastor of the Methodist church,, will
breach the sermon. This is union
service and it is hoped that there will
We large attendance.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

The Ladies' Guild NEE today with
Mrs. Simpson
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Mrs. Frank Guard and Mrs. G. G
Handles returned Monday from theil
trip to Ohio.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

December Delineators and Designers
at the ISLANDER office. Both are par.
ticularly fine numbers, replets with
Christmas suggestions.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
THE U. S. MAIL
Steamer Buckeye

Leaves wHATCOM at 6 a. m. Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, touc-
ing at Urban, Doe Bay, Newhall, East
Sound. Orcas, West Sound, Deer Har-
Dor, FRID 4 Y II a RROR, Port
Stanley. Thatcher, Decatur, Guemes
and A IA CO RTES, in the order
meiitoned. Returning, leaves Ana
cortes at 6 4. M. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays. Connects with Seattle
steamers at both terminal points.
ANDREW NEWHALL, Owner
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19
Washington Inarmary of Ostgpathy

All Chronic Diseases Treated without prpss OF
Surgery. Also X Rays aid S.atic Esec.r5- ~!
booklets, FREE, on ''Just INV Il - .'one. NJ
s4ntnaticn Free. I.I4 Second VS.. St-..'s'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

The county treasurer des Tres to re-
mind taxpayers who have lot paid the
second half of their taxes hat Is per
cent interest penalty will be added if
payment is not made before l &c. 1st.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

T. j. German has been appointed re.
ceiver'of the Apex Canning Comp ny
Of Anacortes, upon application of the
London and San Francisco Bank.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

A. L. New, general manager of the
Pacific Wireless Telegraph Company,
his son Fred, and W.. s. hersr, the
company's chief operator, came over
from Port Townsend Monday to ar
range for the erection of the company's
staten here, which is to be on the bluff
at the foot of the street above the
creamery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Judge fIicbtenberg was over from
Lopez Monday. He is much interested
N the Wireless telegraph station about
be established here, as be is in every
thing that promises to aid in the settle
nent and development of the county
and in adding to its advantages for
residence.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Gossop Bros, of Shaw island, were
awarded the contract to get out and
deliver here the tall timbers required
for the big wireless telegraph mast.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Mrs. J. p. Hunnel, of Sc attic, ar.
rived yesterday to spend a few wseks
with her brother, f. A. Epson, and
family. Her husband leaves today on
a business trip to San Franci SEQ.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

For Sale-Strong serviceable cart, good
as new. Inquire of Wheeler the Painter.
Wanted-A teacher in school district
NO. 8. Address the clerk, Roche Har-
Dor.
Thoroughbred Plymouth Rock chick
ems for sale.-Alfred Lawson, Friday
Harbor.
Mrs. Frank Guard and Mrs. G. G
Randles returned Monday from theil
trip to Ohio.
The revenue cutters Grant and Ar
cata and launch Scout were all In Port
Monday night.
The authority on watches.
= GOLDMAN. Seattle.
80, - IL
Ono pair of arms and one back is all
you can get in this life. Better buy
good Washing Machine from Fowle.
A large new line Of perfu mes (Alen &
Pfetfer's) will be on sale next week at
Friday Harbor Drug Store.
-
Paints, oils, glass; hardoiI finish, doors
and windows.-Morse Hdw. Co., 1875
1899 Elk St., Whatcom, Wash.
Mrs. Walker, who has been quite I'M
well for few days, is stopping for
little while with her son &. l.. Carter.
A few thoroughbred buff Leghorn
cockerels for sale, or will exchang or
pullets of any breed Inquire at ISL
AMBER office.
December Delineators and Designers
at the ISLANDER Office. Both arr par.
ticularly fine numbers, replets with
Christmas suggestions.
T. j. German has been appointed re.
ceiver'of the Apex Canning Comp ny
Of Anacortes, upon application of the
London and San Francisco Bank.
GlOssop Bros, of Shaw island, were
awarded the contract to get out and
deliver here the tall timbers required
for the big wireless telegraph mast.
Thonas & Simpson. of Whatcom,
have sold their sheep on Blakely island
to a Mr.. Bickford and have leased
their big range t. him for three years.
- :.
Don't forget that p. Bostian, East Sound,
has choice lot of two-year-old apple
trees clean and clear of all insect pests
first-class in every respectASl2 per 10.
FIN. Culver has disposed of his In.
terest in the "Holly Press" at What
com, and has been electe secretary Of
the Whatcom County Grocers' Associa-
top. tr
~
Lieut.. and Mrs. Gutter have rented
A. S. Halls cottage, Mr.. Hall reserv-
ing one room. Mrs. Cutter came over
from Port Townsend Monday on the
new revenue cutter Arcata.
Mrs. J. p. Hunnel, of Sc attic, ar.
rived yesterday to spend a few wseks
with her brother, f. A. Simpson, and
family. Her husband leaves today on
a business trip to San Franci SEQ.
-
The county treasurer des Tres to re-
mind taxpayers who have lot paid the
second half of their taxes That Is per
cent interest penalty will be added if
payment is not made befor &c. 1st.
Alvia Carter ha gone t o Fossil, Ore,
Ia the northern part of the state, to
spend few weeks and r,efhaTs longer
with an uncle, who has large stock
range there, sixty miles from rail-
road. 49,.
Freddie Jones, the Ii tile sixsyear-old
A.. >nTtn Iro>a bod
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

Lieut.. and Mrs Gutter have rented
A. S. HALLS cottage, Mr.. Hall reserv.
ing one room. Mrs. Cutter raIne over
from Port Townsend Monday on the
new revenue cutter Arcata.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-19

ThoTas & Simpson. of Whatcom,
have sold their sheep on Blakely island
to Mr.. Bickford and have leased
their big range t. him for three years.