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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
May Close a Day a Week.

Seattle, May 18.-The sawmills OF
the Pacific Northwest are now taking
a vote on the proposition Of closing
one day each week during the summer,
or until the lumber market strength
ems. About 1000 mills are members
of the association, and they represent
daily capacity of 20,000,000 feet.
Already majority of the mills have
signified their intention of closing.
Many of them have announced that
they will close for longer period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
WALL FOR PRESIDENT.
Milwaukee Man Endorsed by Wis
cOnsin Convention.

Milwaukee Man Endorsed by Wis
cOnsin Convention.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 18.-The sup
porters of Edward G.. Wall defeated
the adherents Of w. R. Hearst in the
Democratic state convention, resoiu-
ton instructing the Wisconsin delega-
ton to the national convention to vote
for Mr.. Wall being adopted by viva
voce vote. The convention adopted a
platform (which recognizes the last
national platform as the code OF ma
tional Democracy until new platform
is adopted"
Among other things the platform ia
yors the enforcement of laws against
trusts; tariff for revenue only; tariff
ON trust-made articles; deposits OF sur
plus public money in safe bank depos-
itaries; an income tax law, and the
election of United States senator's by
direct vote.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
HAD SPOILERS OUT.
Great Northern Conductors Ask Rea-
sons for Discharge.

Great Northern Conductors Ask Rea.
sons for Discharge.
st. Paul, May 18.-The Great North
ems discharge of twenty-five conduc'
tors, which has already been the sub
lect of one conference of the general
grievance committee in st. Paul, may
De followed by troubles involving the
conductors of the system. Meetings
We're held at division points over the
system Sunday, at which the discharge
OF the men and occurrences during the
general committees conference with
General Superintendent George Slade
We're discussed. General Superinend-
eht Slade charges that the discharged
men were collecting fares for which
they made no returns to the company.
Inc ischarge of the men was without
notice and was followed by no explain
ation until the men one by one ap-
peared In st. Paul and demanded the
reasons for the action. Mr.. Slade in
formed each that private detectives,
nired by himself, had collected evil
aence against the men. Proof was re-
'usedr and the men assert that their
seqaests for an opportunity to enter a
"ehlaI were summarily refused.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
FINEST SHIPS AFLOAT.
Minnesota and Dakota Said to BE
Marvels of Completeness.

Minnesota and Dakota Said to BE
Marvels OF Completeness.
Seattle, May 16.-Frank Waterhouse
has returned from the East, having
passed month in the principal Allan
tic seaboard cities. While there he
visited the two great vessels being
built at New London, Conn, by James
J. Hill. He made close inspection
of the Minnesota, now nearing COM
pletion. OF his Impressions of the
Minnesota and her sister ship, the Da-
kota, Mr.. Waterhouse said:
"They are marvols. From the stand.
point of completeness and perfection of
their accommodations, both passenger
and freight, there is nothing afioat
that will compare with them. There
are dozens of suites on the Minnesota
which will compare favorably with
those of the best hotels of the land.
Some of them have a sitting room,
parlor, reception room, bath and every
convenience of we'll appointed home.
The average stateroom on the Mime
sofa is twice the size of those on near
ly any other vessel aflOat. In point of
elegance and richness of furnishings
these suites and staterooms are not sur
passed by those of the finest passenger
vessels in commission. The Minnesota
has complete telephone system ex-
tending throughout the ship. This in
itself is great comfort.
spent day at New Lisbon and
was shown all over the ship. 1t is a
great sight.
If one has the money and is willing
to pay for the accommodations, he can
secure something not to be had on any
other vessel afloat. never saw any
thing that even approached the ac-
commodations of the Minnesota.
The vessels have almost unlimited
passenger accommodations as we'll as
enormous freight capacity.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21

Russians Blow UP improvements
Worth Many Millions.

Russians Blow UP improvements
Worth Many Millions.
St. Petersburg, May is.-viceroy
Alexieff has telegraphed to the czar,
announcing that the Russians have
blown up the docks and peirs at Port
Dalny, Liaotung peninsula, presume
bly, to render more difficult Japanese
landing at that point.
Port Dalny, on Talienwan bay, on
the east coast of the Liaotung PENN.
sula, was intended by Russia to be the
chief commercial emporium of it,
Eastern dominions An edict provid.
ing for it's construction was issued by
the Russian emperor July 30, 1890,
and Port Dalny, fully equipped with
all modern improvements, docks, ware
houses and railroad facilities, was
opened to commerce in 1901.
Talienwan bay is one Of the finest
deep water harbors on the Pacific. II
is free from ice in the winter and ships
drawing thirty feet of water can enter
at low tide without pilots and can sail
or steam alongside the immediate docks
and piers, where their cargoes can bt
loaded into railroad cars and run di'
rect for 5000 miles to the city of St
Petersburg.
There were tive first class drydocks
one intended for ordinary ocean steam
ers and the other designed to accom-
modate the larger vessels of war o,
commerce.
Nearly 90, 900. 200 had been expend
ed on the harbor system before the end
of 1908. and it was estimated that the
work of completing the work would
be nearly $50, 900, 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
FOR WASHINGTON FORTS.
Over Three Hundred Thousand Dol
lars Allotted.


Washington, May l6.-The general
staff has approved the recommendation
of the quartermaster general that a
total of 1926, $50 be allotted for the
improvement and enlargement of army
posts in the state of Washington out of
the new funds which are to become
a valuable on the first of July. The
Alaska posts will get a lump sum of
$3.50, 900 for the same purpose, the
funds to be distributed later among
the several posts where construction
work is contemplated. Funds for posts
in Washington are distributed as fol-
lows: Fsrt Worden, $780, 900; Fort
Casey, 500, 900; Fort Lawton, $40. $50;
Fort Walla Walla, $1,000; Fort Wright
$4,000, and Vancouver Barracks,
100000
The sum of $40, 900 is allotted for
extensive Improvements at Boise bar.
racks, Idaho.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
SAW SUBMARINES.
General StOessel Says Japs Made
Use of Them.

General StOessel Says Japs Made
Use of Them.
Paris, May 18.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo de Paris has
been shown a letter from Lieut.. Sen.
stoessel, now in command of the mili-
tary forces at Port Arthur, to rela'
tive, reconuting the loss of the battle
ship Petropavlovsk, in which is the
following:
"As the squadron approached the
entrance to Port Arthur the battleship
Pobieda was struck by a Whitehead
torpedo discharged by a submarine o
boat. We saw the submarine for a
few seconds, and ordered that it be
fired at, but the boat was not hit
Another letter from Gen. Stoessei
says that he saw two submarine YES
seis in the roadstead on April To-
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Discontinue Reports.

San FRANCHISE, May l9.-In accord
ance with instructions received from
the general offices of the Western
Union, the collection and distribution
of race track reports was promptly dis
continued yesterday at Sausalito, Sac
ramento, Los Angeles, Seattle, and
Spokane. These are the only places
in this division which have been re.
ceiving racing news over Western
Union wires.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
Mail Carrier Fined $500.

Walla, Walla, May l8.-Ray York
mail carrier on rural delivery route
No. 8, who was arrested several weeks
ago for appropriating money entrusted
to him by farmers with which to pro.
cure money orders, plead guilty to the
charge in the federal court and was
sentenced to pay fine of $500 and the
costs of prosecution.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
Jury Disagrees in Ames Case.

Minneapolis, May 16.-The jury in
the case of former Mayor A. A. Ames,
ON trial fro bribery, was discharged
after having given forty hours con-
siedartion OF the evidencew ithout
reachin an agreement.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
Kafser's Religion.

Metz, May fat the dedication
services of new church here, the kali
ser rearffimed his belief in the gospel
of Christ, and later in a conversation
with Bishop Braun, said: II uphold
religious tolerance and am Protes
tant; but all Roman Catholics in my
dominions shall feel that they possess
absolute liberty of conscience"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
N. p. Grants Nine.Hour Day.

Livingston, Mont, May 16.-The
Management of the Northern Pacific
shops here have inaugurated change
"a the shops at this place whereby a
uay s work for the shopmen will con-
s'st OF nine hours instead of ten.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
Rurnside Arrives.

Port Townsend, May ls.-The trans,
port Burnside, from Manila, arrived
after dark last evening and remained
at anchor until daylight, when sne
proceeded up the sound. The Burnside
met with severe weather outside the
cane and was blown back TO sea some
200 miles.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
PROHIBITIONISTS.
State Convention to Meet In Everett
July IL.

July IL.
Seattle, May 18.-The Prohibition
state convention will meet at Everett
at 10 o'clock July IL to nominate an
electoral, congressional and state tick
ct. A new state committee will be
elected at the same time. The manner
of choosing delegates to the convention
is left to the various counties. The
state committee has fixed the basis OF
superintendent at four delegates at
large from each county and one addi-
tional for every ten votes or major
fraction thereof cast for John q. Wool.
lev in 1900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
MELLEN TAKES ANOTHER.
Il. II. McHenry to BE Fourth Vice
President of His Road.

r.. IL. MCHenry to BE Fourth vice
President of His Road.
New Haven, Conn, May 18.-Presi
dent Mellen, of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad, has ar
ranged for former Northern Pacific
railroad official t, take charge of a gil
gantic electric road combine planned
by him.
The new official is to be fourth vice
president of the New Haven system
He is E. H. McHenry, formerly of the
Northern Pacific and once chief engi-
neer of the Canadian Pacific at Mon
treatl. Then ew Haven road contem-
plates big trolley system between
New York and Boston to fight the troll
ley line now encroaching. McHenry
will be in charge of this line.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
nestroyed RaiIroads

St. Petersburg, May l7.-Oficial
advices say that the Japanese have de-
stroyed fifty miles Of railroad north Of
Kinchow.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-21
GOOD WHEAT CROP
DEPARTMENTS REPORT SHOWS
HIGH PERCENTAGE.
pannor Crop Promised in Wash
ipgton, Oregon and Idaho--Es.
innate for Washington Is Two
Wilton Bushels More Than Last
Year.


Years since the prospects OF a large
winter wheat crop in the state of
washington have been as good as they
are this spring. After glancing at the
Nav reports from the several states,
n. Holmes, the statistician in
charge of crop investigations of the
agricultural department, said:
1.-The condition of wheat in Wash
,ngton is fine-very fine. They had a
.ood winter out there, and, in fact,
throughout the Pacific Northwest, the
nrospects are better than they have
been for long time. The reports from
he states as whole are not so good as
they were last year, but as far as
Washington, Oregon and Idaho are
concerned they Are better"
OF the winter wheat sown in Wash
inpton last fall only 1886 acres had
been abandoned on May /. There is
chance. of course, that more winter
wheat will be abandoned, some of it
being cut for hay, but it is believed
that the present figures will not be
greatly increased. Last year the aban-
doned area in Washington was So, 739
acres.
Gain Nearly 100000.
The area left standing of this years
fields is 434 ,551 acres, as against 373,
q9q acres in 1908. If no more is aban-
doned, and the acreage yield is as large
az it was last year, the Washington
winter what crop Of 1904 will be
1882, 465 bushels. Last years crop
was 8, 957, 58l bushels,
As to the condition of the present
great area of winter wheat in Washing
ton, the official figures of the depart
ment of agriculture place it at SO, or
one point better than it was when win
ter set in last December. These fig
ures show how we'll the Washington
fields survived the winter season.
There was minimum Of damage from
frosts, and the 20 900 acres abandoned
this spring was, so Mr.. Holmes says,
mostly cut for hay. The abandoned
area amounts to only per cent of the
whole are a sown last fall.
The prospects for big winter wheat
crop in Oregon are also excellent. The
area sown to winter wheat in that state
last fall was 1893 1920 acres, and only
per cent of this area has been aban-
doned this spring.
Idaho Promises Well.
In Idaho the acreage sown last fall
was 161 ,O38, and Of this only 3.8 per
cent has been abandoned. There was
phenomenal yield of winter wheat per
acre in Idaho last summer, and with
good weather conditions this Yell will
probably be duplicatee this year. The
condition of winter wheat in Idaho on
May was officially marked as SO, and
in Oregon it was SO, the same as in
Washington.
The prospects are that there will be
large winter wheat crop in Callfor-
mia also, but pretty large percentage
of the area sown last fall has been cut
for hay. There was little or no dam
age from frosts.
Flowing for the spring wheat crop
and other crops had ayanced we'll on
May /, according to reports to the ag-
rlcultural department. In Washing
ton so per cent of the blowing had
been done on that date as compared
with 70 per cent last year, but the late
season does not argue against good
crops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27
A Texes Steer.

ga Texas Steer will doubtless be
greeted by big house when it comes to
the Metropolitan Thursday night, Feb
ruary 4th.
IL would be singular if the theme hit
upon by Hoyt did not furnish rousing en-
tertainment. Maverick Brander' is a
rugged, honest Texas fanchman. During
a brief absence from his ranch he is elect
ed to Congress The yoeman confronted
with this fact on his return, Indignant
" refuses to fill the office. eff you think
you are too good to represent us in Con
gress, you jest say so, greets brand
er's'' refusal. Backed by hundreds OF
barrels of six-shooters. the plainsman
throws up his hands, and HES to Wash
ington with his honest wife and daughter.
The misadventures that ensue are always
absorbing. Now wildly HILARIOUS, quietly
satirical. again touchingly pathetic. The
play will be given magnificent produc-
ton. and will be presented by company
of players remarkably adapted for the in
depreciation of the variously divers and
taking roles.
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PERSONALS.

Mr.. B. w. Ballard of Wake Forest. is
in the city.
Mr. W. c. Petty, of Carthage, was
here yesterday.
Mr.. d. t. sasser, of Durham, is visi
tor to Raleigh.
Rev. William Black, of Davidson. was
here yesterday.
Mr.. w. C. Brewer, of Wake Forest, was
here yesterday
Mr. H. NJ. McAllister, OF Charlotte, is
at the Park Hotel.
Mr.. C. E Stevenson, OF Charlotte. IS
a visitor to Raleigh.
Prof r. E. Sentelle, Of Wakefield High
School, is in the city.
Mr.. w. Fl. Harrison, of Charlotte, was
at the Park Hotel yesterday
Mr.. John G. Drewry lett yesterday Tor
a visit to Richmond on Business.
Mr. S. L. Rogers, Corporate; Commits
sioner went to Chapel Hill r29terday.
Mr. H. c. Common. Jr., of Wilson, after
attending to some legal business at Louis
burg court is in the city.
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Jefferson DeAnqeIis Opera Co.

Messrs. Sam S. Shubert and Nixon and
Zimmerman will present at the Metropol-
itan Wednesday night, February 3rd The
Jefferson De Angels Opera Company in
the musical production, "The Toreador,
which was the hit last season at the
Knickerbocker Theatre, New York
1.-The Toreador" has from it's first presen-
tation in this country been accepted, it
is said, as the best thing in musical
comedy line that has yet come out of
George Edwards London Gaiety Thea
ire, and it has been received with ardent
enthusiasm wherever it has been present
ed Jefferson De Angels is seen IN a
character which it is said, has proven
one OF the greatest hits of his career, that
of Sammy Gigg, brimful Of opportunities
for his unique humor and frolics. Others
IN the cast who have scored decided hits
are Edgar Norton as Sir Archie, Mar
garet Mckinney as Nancy Stanton,
VIM. Pullman as the dashng Toreador,
William Blaisdell as the animal dealer,
and John Dudley, Bertha Ricci, Edna
Burd, Norma Bell and Rose Stevens.
The chorus of THE Toreador" is said
to be one OF its striking features. 1t is
rich in voices, clever in action and Won
drous fair in its pretty girls. The scenic
production is most elaborate and it's two
scenes are most picturesque.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27
One Chartered Yesterday.

One ompany was chartered yesterday
in the Secretary of States office. the Cot
ter-Stevens Company, of Smithfield, with
a capital stock of $1,000, all paid in by
r. o. Cotter, H. P. Stevens and E. j..
Holt, all of Smithfeld. The company will
carry on general mercantile business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27
Trains Leave Raleigh Daily
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

j. ]. STREET.-Kitson Lights
RALEIGH SAVINGS BANK.-State-
ment.
MECHANICS DIME SAVINGS BANK.
Statement.
THE COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS
RANK.-Statement
SUN LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF CAN
ADA-Results For 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27

FOR SALE-PARTNER HAVING DIED,
the Crowell and Bardin new stock of dry
goods, notions, ladies and chidrens' fur
nishings, ETC., is for sale. Best stand
in the city. Brick store, corner Nash
and Tarboro streets. Estimated value
about $4,000 Opportunity for good
business. J. D. Bardin, Wilson, N. c..
1-24-E. o. d. ct
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WANTED-A TENANT TO MAKE 4
crop on halves. Will furnish good
house, good stock and good land. Nine
miles from Raleigh. Also, young man
to live in the house with me to work
for wages. Address with references to
any business man in Raleigh, 7. j.
Harrison, R. F. D. No. 4, Raleigh, N. c.
1-22.6t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27

SEED POTATOES; SECOND CROP; RED
and White\ Bliss and Junior Prides in
flour barrels, grown by and for sale by
w. P. Baughan, Washington, N. C.
1-12-t. f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27

WANTED IMMEDIATELY A HUSTLING
man to take five thousand dollars stock
and Il lucrative position in established
progressive business. Address B. care
News and Observer 1861
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to D. M, Wednesday: Fair, cold wave.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, So; minimum tempera-
ture. So; mean temperature, AZ; total
rainfall, O.o6 inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27

FOR SALE-A TEN YEAR ESTABLISH
ed good paying business, consisting of
fancy groceries,, corrections, soda water
and bakery. My only reason for selling
other business demands my attention.
Address P. o. Box 271, Greenville, N. c..
1-2S-5t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27

WANTED-REGISTER DRUG CLERK
single. Write, giving experience and
salary expected. x, care News and OBJ
server. list t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27

WANTED-TRUSTW LADY
or gentleman to manage business in
each county for well-known house; sal
airy $40 per week and expenses salary
+ paid weekly; expense money advanced;
position permanent. Manager, 612 Mon
on Building Chicago. 1-24-3t
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THE CONNECTION AT SELMA WITH A
good dinner at the Wyoming House is
made. See menu before giving up your
baggage. If the menu suits patronage
solicited. 1-20-10t
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ED-EXPERIENCED HOTEL MAN
wants to rent small neatly furnished
hotel. Address, giving full particulars
Hotel Man." care News and Observer.
1-9o-5t
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WANTED-POSITION AS SHOE SALES
man; five years experience; good refer
ence given. Address, A. T. c., Durham,
N. c.. 1-24-2t sun. wed
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WE HAVE 1,0UU BARRELS SECOND
crop Bliss Potatoes for sale; price $3.50
to $3.50. j. +. 'Cowell Company, Bay
'boro. n. G.
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WANTED-DRUG CLERK, WITH BEST
references and experience qs. to do as
sistant Rx work. Address, R. L. Hamil-
ton, Oxford, N c. 1-24-3t
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Mr.. Geo. H. Mills, the business manager,
and Mr. Charles Aebli, the agent of "a
Friend of the Family" Company, a
theatrical success which is shortly to APP
pear in Raleigh are here looking after the
interests of that production.
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