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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21

Great Britain and France Said to
Have Agreed on Offer.


Paris, Jan. 15.-The Matin claims
to be authoritatively informed that
France and Great Britain are contem-
plating joint offer of their good
offices, which diplomats believe will
probably be successful. The two pow
ers will address themselves especially
to Japan.
The japanese legation expressed the
opinion that these good offices will be
favorably received at Tokyo, but it is
feared Russia will profit by the delay
and complete her armament. At the
Russian embassy such fears were de-
clared to be unfounded, Rusisa's de-
fensive preparations being amply suffi-
cient and the czar's policy resolutely
pacific.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21

Put two tablespoonfuls of butter
and two Of -four in saucepan; rub
together, add pint Of milk, stir I'M
til boiling, add level teaspoonful of
salt, half the amount Of pepper; COW
er the bottom of baking dish with
one-half this sauce; break into 1t six
eggs; cover with the remaining half
of sauce; dust thickly with grated
cheese; stand In pan Of water and
then in the oven to bake ten or At
teen minutes; most delicious.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Fruit Cake.

Cream cup of butter with one and
half cups of powdered sugar. Stir
In the beaten yolks of six eggs.
pint OF -four. a teaspoonful each of
cinnamon and nutmeg and half tea
spoonful of cloves. Have ready mix
ed and dredged with -four quarter
pound Of shredded and minced citron,
half pound Of seeded and halved
ralsins and half pound Of stemmed
into the batter. add the stffened
whites of the six eggs, then, last of
all, wineglassful of brandy. Turn
into a buttered tin and bake about
two hours.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
mt Scrabble.

Take two cups Of homlny and a
teaspoonful of salt. Cook thoroughly
In a double boiler until OF consist
ency suitable for frying. When done.
take from the stove and stir In two
coffee cups OF ground hickory nut
meats; and, while hot, pour into a
buttered milk pan. Sliced and fried.
this takes the place of meat and
makes a delicious breakfast dish In
cold weather.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Eriar Land Bonds Sold.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The war de-
partment has accepted the proposal OF
Harvey Fiske g. Sons, representing
Flake q Robinson and the National
CITY Bank, of New York, for the
RI 0OO. 900 bond issue of the Philippine
Government on account of the purchase
of the friar lands at 107.577.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
whitney TO Retire.

ST Paul. Jan. 18.-The announce
ment is made that f. l. Whitney gem
eral passenger agent of the Great Nor
tbern railway, is about to retire: he
will be succeeded by Clarence e. Stone,
now first assistant in that department..
The cause of Whitney's retirement Is
the press of his private business.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
TO SETTLE IN MONTANA.
Boer Colony to BE Established ON
Shields River.


Shields River.
st. Paul, Jan. 18.-Arrangements
are almost completed for establishing
a Boer colony in Montana. Land either
along the Shields river or Milk river
valley will be selected, and it is ex-
pected that the immigration of the
Beers will begin early in the spring.
The preliminary arrangements for
the establishment of Beers in Amer
lea are in charge of Gen. q. Joubert
and Capt. w. s. O'Donnell. The idea
of establishing acolony in Mexico was
given up several weeks ago on account
Of the prevalence of yellow fever.
]. j. Hill is largely responsible for
the selection of Montana for the col
ony.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Annie Cheese Cake.

One-half pound Of apples. one-quar-
ter pound of sifted sugar one-quarter
pound of butter, four eggs; pare ana
boil apples sufficient to make one-haif
pound when cooked, add sugar and
butter, and the eggs, leave out two
whites, stir and mix well; line some
patty-pans with pun paste, put In the
mixture and bake twenty minutes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
s,. Ruvs American Wagons.

Sank Center, Mimi, Jan. ia To-
cal manufacturing concern has receiv-
ad an order from Russian government
for 600 wagons to be shipped for the
most part directly to Omaha ana loI.
warded from there with consignments
- wheat and meats recently bought in
chat CITY. Five hundred wagons are
ready for shipment.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Baked Plum Pudd ing.

Roll half a dozen butter crackers
fine and soak them In quart Of milk.
Cream together a cup Of sugar.
quarter Of cup Of butter, a pinch
Of salt, a teaspoonful Of mixed ground
spices and half dozen beaten eggs
Add this to the crackers, beat well
and pour in another pint of milk. But
ter a deep pudding dish, pour in the
mixture and bake three hours In
slow oven.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Col. LYNCH TO Be Liberated

London, Jan. 19.-The weekly D
patch says that Col. Arthur Lynoa,
who commanded the Irish Drigaue
against the British forces during .n0
war in South Africa and who was als
erward convicted of treason and sem sen,
fenced to imprisonment for me-
beliberated at an early date.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
ehouIder Of Pork.

This is cooked exactly like leg.
Leave the skin on, wash well, score
I'm close lines both ways. rub all over
with powdered sage and put to cook
in a moderate oven with little boil
ing water In the pan. Allow twenty
minutes to the pound In very moder-
ate oven; haste frequently and serve
with apple sauce.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21

London, Jan. 1s.-The Daily MAI Wo
Tokyo correspondent says that the nv NJ
rean cabinet has decided to open on
gampho and Jikoho, ana tina. IN az.
cision will be promulgated at ,ne Ca
piration of the mourning for the em
press dowager.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Cold SIaw.

Shred white cabbage very fine;
throw into cold water for ten min
utes. drain and dress with oil, vinegar
and salt. Another dressing is a table
spoonful Of dry mustard, teaspoon
full Of salt and sugar. half Of each.
mix smooth with a half pint warm
water and add a wineglass Of melted
butter or cream or oil. as preferred.
Heat to boiling, stirring all the time.
Take from the fire and add two we'll
beaten eggs. Set over boiling un-
til smooth and thick and add a wine
glass of vinegar. Pour over the cab
bage when cold.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Condition Is Serious.

Bombay, Jan. 13.-The condition OF
former Premier Waldeck-housseau -
: cain exciting serious apprehension.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Graham M u FIJI ms.

One cup -four. three tablespoonfuls
sugar, one cup graham, one table
spoonful melted butter. one cup milk.
one tsaspoonful baking powder.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
Gen. Macarthur I'm Command.

San Francisco, Jan. l8-Major Gen
eral Mac Arthur has assumsed COM
mand of the division OF the Pacific.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
RIVAL FLEETS AT PORT SAID
Japanese and Russian Vessels at
SueZ Entrance.

Suez Entrance.
Port Said, Jan. 15.-The flags Of
Russia and Japan are flying from war
ships here at the entrance of the Suez
canal, and this town is worked up to
a pitch of excitement SURPRISING any
thing in recent years. The Russian
squadron of seven torpedo boat destroy
ers, accompanied by the cruisers Auro-
IA and Dimitri Donskoi, arrived here
yesterday. The Dimitri Donskoi i'm
mediately entered the canal and passed
through en- route for Port Arthur.
The Aurora and the torpedo boat de-
stroyers anchored in the harbor.
At 10 O'Clock in the evening the
new Japanese cruiser Kagasi, formerly
the Moreno, of the Argentine navy, ar
rived in the harbor. She dropped an
Choir near the mouth of the canal, and
is presumably awaiting the arrival OF
her sister ship, the Nisshln.
Shut or Shore Boats.
All communication with the shore
was resolutely refused, and none OF the
CTbW was ptTIlltuOu w AohU'
to communicate with the commanding
officer of the Kagasi failed, and ali
shore craft were warned to keep at a
safe distance.
London, Jan. 15.-The news tna'
the new Japanese cruisers are at inc
entrance of the Suez canal, preparing
to pass through en- route to the iar
East, and that the Russian fleet OF de-
stroyers, with their cruiser escort,
were also there, created proiouno
sensation here. When lats heard 1rom'
the two Japanese craft were cruising
in the Mediterranean waiting, accord
ing to report, for certain guns tnae
were to be placed on board Defor1 . a;..
Journey to Japan was begun. Ineir
arrival at Port Said indicates tnat .hey
are losing no time in getting into East 81
ern waters, where they CANNOT 10
penned up in case of war.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-01-21
FOR TRANSPORTS
ORIENTAL LINERS IMPRESSED
BY JAPAN.
Company Notified That the Nippon
Maru, Hong Kong Maru and
America Maru Are Needed-N.
Y. X. Officers Expect a Similar
Call.

San Francisco, Jan. ia cable to
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
announces that the japanese govern
ment has impressed into the transport
service three steamships of the Orient.
al Steamship Company plying between
this city and the far East.
The vessels are the Nippon Maru.
Hong Kong Maru and America Maru.
They are fast boats, built in 1898 and
have been under Japanese subsidy. A
few months ago they passed govern
ment inspection. The America is due
here Saturday and will be sent back
when discharged. The Nippon left
here December 80, and the Hong Kong
is now in Japanese waters.
Seattle, Jan. 15.-With the an
nouncement contained in the foregoing
dispatch, the Seattle agents of the
Nippon Yusen Kaisha anticipate re-
ceiving simclar word at any time.
w. E. Farr, acting local manager of
the company during the illness of
manager F. M. Studley made the fol-
lowing SCaCemcuJ'
Gas vet we have received no advices
of any of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha
boats being impressed by the japanese
government, but would not be sur
prised to receive cablegram to this
effect at any time.
Zone or two of the Nippon Yusen
Kaisha boats ON this run run are sub
sidized by the Japanese government
and one or two of them are not. One
of the conditions of the subsidy is that
at any time, in the event of war, when
it is necessary, the government can
call upon these boats for use as trans
ports, and it is to be anticipated that
they will need and call for them.
eff any of the boats at the present
time on this line are impressed others
will be taken from less important SER
vice and put on this line. The COM
pany has about eighty boats, many of
which are engaged in the coastwise
trade. Not all of them are under sub
sidy, and therefore are available for
the Seattle run.
cit is imperative that the Seattle
run be kept up to its present standard
owing to the government contract for
carrying the mails"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
VICTORY FOR DREYFUs
COURT OF CESSATION GRANTS A
OF THE FRENCH
OFFICERS CASE.
DECISION ARRIVED At NOT FINAL
SUPPLEMENTARY INVESTIGATION
or ALL DOUBTFUL POINTS
Is ORDERED.
DECISION ARRIVED At NOT FINAL

Paris March THE criminal
branch OF the court of cessation has
granted the appeal OF Alfred Dreyfus
for revision Of his trial at Rennes.
The court held that sufficient
showing had been made to warrant
reopening OF the case and ordered
supplementary investigation for the
purpose of establishing all the doubt
full points which have been the basis
for the present. application to reopen
the cnse.
The decision Is another marked sue
cess for Dreyfus. although it Is not yet
final owing to the extended supple
mentary investigation which must fol-
low the courts decision.
This decision from the highest tribu-
nal In France goes long way to-
wards the complete rehabilitation of
Dreyfus, the subsequent steps being
generally regarded as formalities for
carrying out this favorable attitude OF
the court.
The decision was given at the close
OF the third days hearing. Compare
lively littlenpublic interest has been
taken In the sessions of the court ana
the courtroom was almost deserted.
there being less than fifty persons
present at the nnal session. Among
these were Maitre l.abori, the famous
lawyer who defended Dreyfus at
Rennes. and several members OF the
Dreyfus family.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
BRIDGE WENT DOWN
SIX MEN KILLED AND FOUR IN
JuRED IN DISASTER NEAR
iRoNDALE. o.

Cleveland, March six men were
drowned and four others injured MS a
result of the collapse Of a bridge
spanning Yellow creek near lrondale,
on the Cleveland and Plttsburg rail-
road Ten men were on two locomo-
tiyes that attempted to cross the
bridge close together. The dead aro:-
j. +. Mas. engineer; j. j. Henderson,
fireman; George Phillips, conductor;
Thomas Kerr, fireman's apprentice; Il.
j. Coontz, brakeman. and A. j. King,
hagman Most of the men lived ut
Wellsville, 0.
or the eleven men making up the
crews OF the two engines all went
down except one man left at one end
OF the bridge as flagman.
The bridge had been weakened by
clolIdburst that occurred Thursday.
The engines had hauled out two work
trains and were returning to Wells,
Vile for water when the accident oc-
Cured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
SENATOR'S DISAGREE
REFERENCE TO FAR EASTERN
WAR sTlRs UP MEMBERS OF
UPPER HOUSE.

Washington, March During the
discussion of the naval bill in the sen
ate reference was made to the COM
mon interests Of the United States
with Japan and England against Rus
sla.
Mr.. Hale said that he did not want
that statement TO 90 unchallcnged,,
that the attitude OF the United States.
"a asserted aud declared by our state
department, was one of absolute ncu-
trality,
The reference to which Mr., Hale
replied was made by Mr.. Nelson
s(Minn) and followed statement by
Mr.. Depew that the United States
must have. a navy large enough to pro
tecl United States interests In the
Orient.
Mr.. Hale also said that If Japan was
successful in her present war the
United States would find more danger
to her commercial interests from that
ambitious power than any other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
CHURCH AND REcroRY BURN.
Priest and Two Domestics Perish in
the Flames.

New York, March 7.--One priest and
two servants were killed and two other
priests were severely injured at fire
which destroyed st Patrick's Roman
Catholic church and the adjoining rec
tory in Long Island City.
Those killed were the Rev. Father
Ernest and Mary and Margaret Brady
domc3tics. Those injured are Rev
Joseph Kearney, abrasions Of face,
hands and left hip, and Rev Father
Hennigan, shock and contusions. The
money loss by the fire was estimated
at S35 900. The cause is unknown.
The fire started In an unknown man
ner in the church a2d, having good
start before it was discovered, spread
rapidly. soon extending to the rectory
adjoining.
The inmates Of the rectory were all
asleep at the time and it is supposed
that Father Ernest and the two women
were overcome by smoke and were
unable 10 make any attempt to escape,
The bodies of all three were so badly
burned as to be scarcely recognizable,
The dead priest was twenty-seyen
years of age.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
PISTOL AND KNIVES USED.
Ono Iowan Dead and Two Seriously
Wounded.

Winterset. Ia. March AFTER q
terrible fight In which pistols and
knives were freely used John Thoron-
borough, n young married man living
near here, shot and killed Fred Pea
cock and perhaps fatally wounded
Peacock's father. a man OF sixty years.
Thoron borough is terribly gashed
about the neck and face. but will re-
cover. He is In jail under charge OF
murder.
The fatal hght grew ont OF an effort
upon Thoronborough part to induce
his wife, from whom he is separated,
to leave the Peacock home and accom-
pany him. He drove there, made
known his request and young Peacock
ordered him from the place. When
he did not 60 the young man sprang
at him with knife and began slash
Ing him about the neck and face. The
elder Peacock joined In the fight, also
using knife. Twice Thoronborough
was felled to the ground. On the third
attack he drew pistol and fired, the
shot taking effect In young Peacock's
neck. killing him instantly. Wheel
ing about he fred point blank at the
elder Peacock. who was advancing
with n neckyoke.s The second victim
fell, shot through the neck, in almost
the same place.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07

Washington, March 7.--Ropresenta-
tive Sherman Of New York, chairman
Of the Indian affairs committee of the
house of representatives, had A con.
ference during the day with the presi-
dent regarding the bill providing for
the opening to settlement of 4l6,00'
acres of land in the Rosebud reserva.
tion in Gregory county, S. D. BY the
terms OF the measure the land may be
sold to settlers for not less than So an
acre, the amount of the purchase price
to be paid In five annual installments,
the land not sold under the first offer
to be allotted at s4 an acre.
President Roosevelt informed MI.
Sherman that he was opposed unal-
terably to the terms of payment liked
In the bill as it passed the house. In
fact his opposition To the price OF the
land As specified in the house bill Is
so strong that. II the measure were
passed by congress III that shape. he
would veto IL II has been shown by
excellent authorities that the land Is
worth an average price of at least ST
an acre at the lowest and some of II Is
worth as much as SIS an acre.
1t is understood that the president
Is inclined to adhere to the suggestion
that the land be disposed OF at auc-
ton. but 1t seems likely he may relln.
quish that idea if the senate should fix
minimum price for the land that Is
appreciably higher than in the house
bill. Mr.. Sherman intimated that a
compromise price of S5 or $6 an acre
might be determined upon. In such an
event he thought the president might
agree TO sign the measure.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
STRIKE NOT LIKELY.
Mine Leaders Favor Acceptance Of
Reduced Wages.

indianapolis, March THE new
proposition Of the operators for a com
promise wage scale equivalent to 6R
per cent reduction In wages has been
submitted to a joint conference be
tween the miiicfs and operators. A re-.
cess was asked for by the miners. who
then went into executive session.
f. l.. Robbins, Pittsbnrg operator.
was the first speaker in the joint con.
ference He said
We have finally come to the point
where, In the interests of this move
ment, our country, the people and our
agreement. we make a proposition
that, when we first met, did not appeal
to MS. Present. conditions justify a
much larger reduction. This PROPOSE.
tion is wholly Inadequate and 1t Is only
made because OF twoyear agreement.
the country's welfare and our long re
lalions."
President Mitchell, Vice President
Lewis and Secretary Wilson and other
leaders Of the miners advised the ac'
ceptance OF the proposition Of the op.
orators. During the discussion the
miners took another recess without
final action.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
MANY FAMILIES HOMELESS.
susquehanna River Flood mandates
loWlands.

Harrisburg, Pa, March AT 9
a. IN. the Susquehanna river registered
% feet above low water mark and was
still rising at Middletown the low,
lands are submerged and the electric
light plant is ruined. The town is
without light and many families have
been compelled to leave their homes.
A large district of South Harrisburg
Is inundated. Traffic Is Still de
moralized on the Philadelphia divi-
sion of the Pennsylvania owing to the
tracks being covered by the water IN
and below Steeton. The plants Of the
Pennsylvania Steel company, the Cen
tra Iron and Steel company and other
industrial establishments are closed
down. The water has not interfered
with trolley traffic on the lines OF the
Central Pennsylvania company except
from Highspire to Middletown
The ice at -Chickies Is piled forty
feet high and the water backing
over the lowlands in that region
There are several gorgcs below CoIum
bia and it Is probable that an attempt
will be made to break them by using
dynamite.
South Harrisburg Is submerged and
100 people living In that neighborhood
spent the night in schoohouse. The
West Side of Highspirc is under five
feet Of water.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
SAMUEL a. CROFT SENTENCED.
Given Two Years In Prison and Fine
Of $4,000.

Washington, March Z. - Justice
Pritchard has overruled the motion OF
Samuel A. Croft, one of the recently
convicted defendants In the postoftice
trial, and sentenced him to two years
In the Moundsyile penitentiary and to
pay fine OF $4,000, sentence to begin
on arrival at the penitentiary. Croft
Immediately furnished bond for $2o.-
900. pending an appeal
The action Of Judge Pritchard places
Samuel A, Groff on the same plane as
his brother. Diller b. Croft, and the
other defendants. August w. Machen,
for many years the head of the free de-
livery system Of the postoffice depart
ment, and DR.. George +. Lorenz, the
former postmaster Of Toledo, o.
All Of the defendants now have
asked for consideration Of their cases
by the court of appeals and it Is likely
to be months before they can be
reached there. All OF the men are out
on $4,000 bail each.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
WORK WILL BE PUSHED.
Japanese Ready to Construct Seoul
Win Railroad.

New York, March Japan is ready
to start construction of the Seoul-WiJu
railway at once, according to Herald
dispatch from Seoul. Fifteen miles OF
grading already has been done by the
Korean government under French en-
gineers, but no rails, locomotives or
cars have been purchased yet The
proposed arrangement may possibly
create an issue between the Korean
and French governments, as conces-
sion was originally granted in 1896 to
French citizens, who, failing to az
range the financing of the road, al
lowed the concession to lapse in 1899.
Under the agreement the railway was
to be built only by the Korean gov
ernment under French engineers, with
French materials.
AS there has arrived at Chemulpo
thousandSyof tons of materials con-
structiou will now be rapidly pushed
by the Japanese.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07
BENT ON CRUSHING JAPs.
Russia Pouring Thousands of Troops
Into the Orient.

Paris, March 7.-Advices received
here from st. Petersburg and from the
Far East has caused the most confl-
dent feeling that Russia is prepared
to make short work of Japan when
spring opens.
The stories of the breaking down OF
the Transsiberian railroad have, it is
said, been grossly exaggerated and
while there have been some delays
they have been unimportant and
steady stream Of recruits, munitions
and especially horses have been pour
ing eastward since the attack on Port
Arthur
The first of these already have re-
ported at the front and there will be
no cessation until Russia is ready to
take the offensive in such force as to
overwhelm Japan.
Every days delay now in the fight
ing means that 5000 effective men are
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-03-07

Postotfice Bill Reportets.

Washington. March 7.-Mr Over.
street. chairman OF the committee on
postofflces and postroads, reported the
postoffice appropriation bill TO the
house at the beginning of the days
session, The house then went into
committee of the whole. with Mr.. Bou-
tell tIll) in the chair, and resumed
consideration of the Indian appropria-
fjpp hill