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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-03
CHAPTER XIV.
Rescued by the Enemy.

An accident had befallen Dan lap
ham in the early morning engagement.
In the rush for boats before it was
still daylight he had taken the fist
one he came to. He led the way to the
place where he expected to find the
southsiders, and was followed by the
long array of northside fishermen in
their boats.
He was far in advance of the other
fishermen, expecting to locate the enc
my and then await the arrival Of his
colleagues and assist them in the at
tack.
Before single shot was fired and be-
fore daylight began to dawn Dan came
to grief in most unexpected manner.
The river brought with it all kinds of
driftwood from above. The fishermen
were constantly on the lookout for
this. for large logs, famous the world
over for their length and size, often
come down with a speed and force
sufficient to crush river steamer. and
the small craft of the fishermen would
stand no more show before these than
would an egg shell.
But it was not one of these that
caused Dan trouble. 1t is the con-
cealed from which most harm comes
in all of the experiences of life. 1t is
the hidden that takes man unawares
and dashes his hope to pieces or frus-
trates his plans at the most unex-
pected moment. We may battle with
the open enemy with hope of success.
but the one in ambush takes us at q
disadvantage and destroys or is victor
ious over us before we are even prepar.
ed for defense.
Dan was keeping sharp lookou,
foi the enemy. He knew the plans Of
the southsiders and expected to in.
tercept them before they should di.
vide up into squads. While there
was still none in sight he was sending
his frail old craft like cutter through
the water. An old snag was slowly
beating its way with the current anC
tide to the ocean. 1t was one of those
heavy, pitchy fir trunks whose weighs
Kept it deep in the water. Only few
inches of knot, dark as the water
itself, projected above the surface, ane
the thing stood like rock directly il
front of the fisherman's boat.
Unconscious Of it's presence he SEN
The old craft against it with a terri6,
weep OF the oars and the results wer,
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Hints for Housefurnishiux.


To have a pretty home avoid giar
ing contrasts of color.
If the wall papers are figured
choose plain carpets or draperies
See that bookcases have glass doom
or curtains to preserve the books
Remember that the kitchen outfit u
not the cheapest part Of the furnish
ing.
Do not despise any old pieces OF fur
niture. If they cannot be used now
they may come into fashion again Id
the future.
Purchase few good articles OF fur
niture rather than q host of cheap
things, which will neither look wen
nor wear well after the first month.
Have a general sitting room whe1
the entire family can. congregate cor
ly In the evening, and, If possible, ha"
an open fire and good reading lamp
there, and comfortable lounge In Oh
corner.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-03

sleeves and skirt and also runs down
the three-quarter coat. A soft beaver
hat, with wings across the front, COM
pletes a most effective toilette.
3. Silk warp Henrietta cloth Of the
most delicate mauve tint composes this
reception gown. This is deliberately trim
med with applique lace and chiffon roses
and scroll designs of chenille.
4. A fine broadcloth of light brown
has velvet and braided lapels thrown
back to display a fawn-color vest. The
full sleeves have stiff scalloped cuffs
edged with fawn color, and the skirt has
SHRED pieces of the material let in at
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CHAPTER XIV-Continued.

The northsiders guarded their traps
It was believed that with the approach
,f night the southsiders would stea
upon the traps in squads and attemp,
their destruction The trouble had
been too long brewing to give up after
,ne slight engagement. The fishermen
On both sides felt that principle was
involved and they were there to settle
1t by might. The gillnetters declared
that the traps were gradually destroy
ing the run of fish while the trappers
claimed that the gillnets were doing
greater harm to the industry than the
traps. The men had spent their lives
fishing, the support OF their families
depended upon it, and it was truly q
vital issue with them.
The run of fish was getting lighter
svery year and whatever the fault
might be it was evident that the in
dustry would soon become thing OF
the past. 1t was natural that both
sides should strike hard now as each
respectively considered that the other
was the cause of the dying industry.
The shore people had communicated
with the men on the water several
times during the day. The women had
prepared meals and sent them out by
the boys of the village to number Of
the men. But the fishermen were bad
ty scattered and many of them went
without meals.
Sankala had made many inquiries
for Dau Lapham but he had not been
seen since the departure of the boats
from the north shore.
He had led the way and given direc.
tons fCl the men to follow. But nc
one who had come ashore could give
any tidings of the young fisherman
Sankala had prepared two meals and
sent them out by the boys but they
were unable to find him.
When night came still there was nc
tidings from the young fisherman
The girl could endure it no longer
She prepared enough lunch for siege
and slipped away to the beach unob-
served. She knew that if Dan had not
been killed or captured, he would be
found near his trap at the lower end
of the bay.
The night was very dark, and a
storm was brewing, but she believed
that she could make it to his trap be-
fore it grew too dangerous.
She tried the fishing boat but her
strength was not sufficient to launch
1t. Then she drew a snail skiff to
the waters edge. 1t would not live in
heavy storm, but Sankala knew that
If she could reach Dan his strong arms
would bring her safely ashore again.
The roar of the surf on the bar was
already distinct. An occasional white
cap leaped above the murky horizon to
the southwest. Dark, misty clouds
obscured the last star. The wind was
already moaning in the boughs of the
tall frs on the hills.
Sankala showed the light craft into
the water, and, guided by the interval
flashes from Cape disappointment
light house, she pulled toward the foot
of the rocks where lay the fish trap
tended by Dan Lapham.
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Ito tie con tinCed)
Don't Grit Your Teeth

"No teeth to FILL" the dentist said to
the man in the chair, "but you are
grinding off your teeth more than you
ought to. Do you grit your teeth in
your sleepY
And the man said he didn't stay
awake long enough to know about that,
but were they much ground off?
More than they ought to be at your
age" said the dentist. You have
worn the enamel off from some of
them and got down to the dentine."
whats going to happen?" asked
the victim.
"Why, if you keep on grinding
them off," said the dentist, "the teeth
will hollow out and We'll have to put
plugs in them with gold tops to give
them new grinding surfaces"
This wasn't very pleasant pros
certain for himself whether he did grit
his teeth unduly. And while he was
still unable to stay awake long enough
to find out he did discover that he had
habit at times of gritting his teeth in
his waking moments. when he sat back
from his work to think of something.
for instance. And he made up his
mind that he would stop that, anyway,
and he hoped that he might thus stop
grinding his teeth in his sleep. if he
did SO grind them. For, fine as they
might be, he didn't want any of those
nice little gold-capped plugs put in his
teeth if he could help it.-New York
Sun.
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each gore. A marquise hat Of brown
felt, trimmed with velvet and ombr'
piumes, is worn with this costume.
5. A graceful gown of pale blue mes
saline has double strips of Irish point
down either side of the vest, which b
also of lace. The sleeves and skirt an
deliberately decorated with quillings and
narrow founces of the messaline, while
a yoke effect is given on the shoulder
by tucked epaulets of the same material
A pale blue shirred taffeta hat, turned up
on the left and held there by blue and
white plumes, is worn with this dainty
toilette.
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contact with. and sympathized with
the suffering. In fact, tried to do to
others as 1 would be done by, and you
see me in consequence reaping the
fruits Of happiness, and peaceful old
age"
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A Woman's Secret of Keeping Young.
Some one asked a woman how 1T
was she kept her youth so wonderful
w.. Her hair was snowy white. she
was so years old, and her energy was
waning: but she never impressed one
with the idea of age, for her heart
was still young in sympathy and inter
est. This was her answer: II knew
how 10 forget disagreeable things. l
tried to master the art of saying pleas
ant things. l did not expect too much
Of my friends. kept my nerves we'll
in hand, and did not allow them to
bore other people. 1 tried to find any
work that came to my hand congenial.
/ retained the illusions of my youth,
and did not believe every man liaI
and every woman spiteful. l did my
best to relieve the misery / came in
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fciently light weight to be adapted to

hciently light weight to be adapted to
box plaits are equally appropriate.
The waist is made with a fitted lin
Ing, which can be used or omitted, as
preferred, fronts and back, and II
closed invisibly at the left Of the front
beneath the box plat. The sleeves are
the new ones, with deep cuffs. above
which they are fun and ample The
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II think 1t II absurd to say -
ing u dangerous" gushed Mrh iAg
top. what possible disease couSa
spread By the simple actr
Marriage. madam" srunted Gnu
py.1TH-BitA
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Lex-of-Mutton. Ar.in.

Dressmakers inform rs that leg-of-
mutton sleeves are coming in again. It
will not take much more cloth to make
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-03

The skeleton alone of an ayerae
whale weighs fwantrtive tons.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-12-03

them than has been required for the
style which is displaced. The puff
gradually descended from the shoulder.
1t stopped at the elbow a season or
two; then it slipped down to the wrist,
and when it was in danger of drop
ping to the ground the dressmakers
rescued it and have stuck 1t up on the
shoulder again. Those thrifty women
who keep their old gowns may now
take the gowns of 1894 out OF the
closet and again be in the height OF
fashion.
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Tho best mathematice--that which
doubles the most joys and divides the
most sorrows.
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In idleness there is perpetual despair
Carlyle.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
WIN GAME SkagWaY Baseball Team De-
 feats WhitehOrse
Skagway, s: Whitehorse, 3.

Skagway, 8; WhitehOrse, 3.
 The superb work of Gault in the box and Phelps behind the bat, and the strong support given them in the field, both in and out, together with the go d stick work of the entire team gave Skagway an easy victory in Saturday s game of baseball at Whitehorse. Gault famed l4 men and those who found the ball at all were prevented from reach ing first base in most instances by the fielding of the Skagway boys. On the other hand the Skagway tcam batted Dr. Nicholson all over the field, and often found a safe hole in which to lput the ball. Whitehorse had nothing but goose eggs, big and round, to Ishow for the first five innings, While Skagway scored in all the innings but three.
 The features of the game were the pitching of Gault, a !hOme run by Phelps and a sensational stop at first by Piuneo, who was the captain of the Skagway team. J, Barry, Skagway, and Barrager, Whitehorse, each made a three bagger.
 Only seven innings were played be- cause of darkness.
 JP. Rogers was umpire.
 The detail ot the game follows;
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
Ordinance No. 50

An ordinance fixing a line for tel % graph, telephone and electric light poles, other poles and hyrants and for other purposes. The common council of the Town of Skgaway, does Ordain as follows:
 SEC ION l.
 All telegraph, telephone, electric light and other poles and all hydrants on business streets shall be placed in- side Of and within one inch of the curb iug and on residence streets the afOre- said poles and hydrants shall be placed at the same distance from the property line as on business streets: anJ it is fur ther provided that no poles or other Ob- scruct.Ons except hydrants shall be placed less than 9 feet from the inter section of the curb line with the tx tension of the property line; and il shall be unlawful to place any Obstruc- tiODs whatever outside of the Curbing.
 SECTION II.
 Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction be fined in any sum not less than S5.OO nor more than slOO co
 SECT ION III.
 All ordinances, or parts of ordinances iu conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
 Passed the common cOuucil August lj, 1904.
 Approved August l5, 1904,
 l.. ;. KELLER,
 President of the council and eX-Ohl- ciO mayor. Attest:
 ", 5. MCKEAN, clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
MAKES OTTER
Oll Water Company Would
 Do Better

It is understood that at the council meeting, which will take place tonight, the city fathers will have before it for the purpose of consideration a prOPosi- tion from the Northwest Light & Pow CT Company looking to the maintenance of but one water system in the city. While the terms that have been offer ed the city are not stated, is said that the company is willing now to be iber- al in its course.
 It is said that the old water company has offered to make the city whole by buying all the pipe and other material that the city has on hand, to pay an tn- demnity to the city covering all the costs to which it has been put on Cc- count of the movement to install mu- uicipal water system, to fill up the eN- cavations the city has made aud to set tie for the city with W. R. Nichols X Co.,, the contractors. In addition, the company would improve its water sys- tenn and agree to the terms of a fran chise that would be satisfactory to the city.
 While it is known that the olive branch has been held out to the clty by the old water company, whether or not the details are as rumored, and whether or not the company deems it would be justified in making a formal offer to compromise the situation cannot be said in advance of the meeting.
 In the meantime the work on the mu- nicipal water system goes merily on. A large force of men is being cm ployed and more men are being enc gagged daily, with the idea in view of completing the job before the middle of October.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
RECORD OF IhE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had

Look well to their record. What they have done many times in years gone by Is the best guarantee Of future results. Anyone with a bad back; any reader suffering from urinary troubles, from any kidney ills, will find lu the following evidence D. OOf that relief and cure is near at hand:
 James L. Scanlon, street car con ductOr in the employ Of the Seattle Electric O., Ot l6l0 Iesler way, Seat tie, Wash, says: "At intervals for over three years I have been annoyed with trouble from the kidneys, and sUt- fered from severe pain in the small of my back. railrOaded for years iu the East on the Michigan Southern R R.. running between Detroit and Toledo, and since coming here six years ago have been in the employ of the Seat tie Electric Co. If the constant shak- ing and jarring of the cars did not bring on the trouble it probably az gravated to. Be that as it may, during attacks l noticed l was always worse if l contracted a cold, which settled in my kidneys and often kept me in con- tinual misery. Through a very con- vincing ad that l saw in one of our Seat tle papers ] was induced to try Deans Kidney Pills. When l commenced the treatment l was in such pain across the small of my back every morning when l got out of bed that I could scarcely stand it, and if l stopped or bent un- thinkingly l can only describe the twinges as eXcruciatiug. DO4n's Kid ney Pills helped me from the start. To say l indOrse the preparation mildly expresses what I think of iJ.
 WFOr sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents. FOster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. r., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name, Deans, and take no Otder.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22

It is the plain duty of every business man and householder in the city of Skagway to refrain from entering into a contract with the Northwest Light and Power company before the compile tion of the municipal water system and the announcement Of the terms the city proposes to make to the consumers The city has entered the water business for the purpose of protecting the tax payers and the people of the city, and the latter should stand shoulder to shoulder with the city council in the common interest This matter is so plain that there can be no two sides to it.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
IT WOULD BE WELL

A German paper is authority for the statement that the birth of an heir to the Russian throne will be followed in a few days by the proclamation of a constitution, claiming to have been in- formed that Emperor Nicholas vowed he would give constitution to Russia if the empress gave birth to a 500.
 Nicholas could do no greater thing for his son than to keep faith with him self, if he has made any such VOWS as those with which he is credited. The time is coming when the Russian peo- pie will have a constitution. lift shall not be given them by a kindly disposed monarch, it will be wrested from one who cares not to part with mocicum of bis authority, and the name Of the sovereign from whom the people will take by force that which he is unwill- ing to grant of his free will, will take place in the pages Of history beside the names of King John and George ILL. By granting Russia constitution Nicholas would make his name beloved among his people for all time and he might save the new born Alexis from humiliation and his name from oblt-
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
Fall Goods Display

The samples of goods displayed in WOlland's window this week are sam pies of the goods ordered for the fall trade. These goods will be here in about three or four weeks. You may select your order from the samples so as to be sUrethat you are on the ground floor when the stock gets here. Re- member also that there be no c0mpeti- tion in these goods in Skagway. If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22

It is not likely that the postpone ment of the Canadian election, if there
 should be a postponemeut. would ser iously impair the chances of the liberal party to continue in power in the De- minion. Canada has been enjoy ing a period of .unexampled prosperity and there are no sizes of change in the air. The Canadian resources are being developed as never before and the pop ulation of the country is receiving ac- sessions Of the best kind in thousands. Under such circumstances, the people wlll hardly change a broad and liberal government for one that would build higher the tariff walls which would lend to make Canada more provincial.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
New Music at Pack Train

The Pack Train saloon has just re- ceived 50 new records for its excellent and the largest horn that ever came to Alaska. There will be a grand concert at that place tonight The latest songs and the latest instru- mental selections will be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
Venture Comes and Cots

The Canadian stock boat Venture all rived from the south yesterday morr- ing at 9 o'clock. She had 250 tons of freight and more than GOO head of live stock. She sailed out at noon.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
Wanted

Wanted to buy black sand from gold washings. Send 5-pound sample by eX- press, or write Alfred Ihwtell, 4-0 Milwaukee avenue. Chicago, III. +t
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
Ma,oot hos NswSMusio

The Mascot saloon has just received a large consignment of new music for it's popular Victor talking machine. It includes all the latest popular airs.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
GOOD THIGGS TO EAT

There will be an entire change in the menu at the Totem Saloon tonight. The lunch will begin at o'clock, and will be the best ever offered in the ciry
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
At the Pantheon

The Pantheon Saloon always serves their patrons with the best brands of wines, liquors and cigars. If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
wHITEHORSE.

II. l.. Johnson, manager of the Skag- way team, has challenged the White horse baseball team to play a return game at Skagway next Saturday. Re- fore the Dawson games were arranged it was agreed that Whitehorse would play at Skagway provided the team from this place would go over there for a game. Mir. Johnson now seeks to make the agreement effective.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
At the Pantheon

You will always find the bestOf wines, liquors and cigars at the Pantheon Sa- loon. CT
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22

Best of wines liquors and cigars at the Totem.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22

The best that the market affords at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22

HarrisOns' take your old school books on exchange for new ones.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22

A fine lunch and a large glass of Rainier beer, at the Seattle Saloon for 10 cents. u
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-22
BrOilrrs and Eggs

Broilers and fresh eggs for sale,daily at Captain Lauridsen's hennery. tf
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-16
AUTUMN WAR CRY

from the Milwaukee Journal
Canning peaches,
Campaign speecheA
Chilly air,
Underwear,
Straw hat passes.
Sorghum 'iasses,
Kicking goal,
Tons Of coal.
Sweet. new cider.
Sleeves are wider,
Rheumatfcs,
Politics,
Back from furrir.
Homemade strip,
Pumpkin pie.
Corn laid By.
Catsup making,
Back to baking.
BGckwheat cakes.
Street fair cakes,
Naples turning.
Trash heaps burning,
oysters out,
Sauerkraut.
Rush on pawnshops.
Moving wheat crops,
Grow goes cav"
Rah. rah, rah.
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Bay, let up. will you said the wagon
wheel. You make me tired"
You fellows are always running
around" reJoined the blacksmith: mo
wonder you have that tired feeling"
"You arc like your bellows" continued
the wheel, full Of wind"
Hull" exclaimed the bellows; you
needn't think you are the entire gum
store Just because o happen to be a
little revolver"
Then the wagon tongue spoke UP And
put an end to the hubbuh"@1ncinnati
ENQUIRER,
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A Remarkable speeine..

sKckr' chuckled the Old codser. II, the
midst Of his perusal Of the village news
paper. II sh'u'd 3edge that here's men,
ton Of about the pecuiiarest crftter ever
born In captivity! A Teller Is advertiser
for sale a Jersey cow. sivin' 'ieven quarts
Of milk a day. couple Of tons Of hay. a
jump-seat buggy. four hives OF bees and
a rood secondhand harrow. Pretty un-
usdal sort Of 4 COW. 1 sh'u'd surrnise.
R'ckf"-Puck.
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Il am thinking Of making a tour Of
South Africa next season remarked the
lightweight comedian.
Take my advice and forget It." replied
the soubrette who wa carrying weight
for age. A ostrich egg weighs from two
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Work n Play.

Yeast: d you know the difference be-
tween working and playing"
Crimsonbeak: Il certainly do. The man
who gets music out of a violin plays; the
fellow who gets noise out of the bass
fiddle works."-Yonkers Statesman.