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The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
SPENCER TELLS WHY
The American Team Did Not Use the
Army Rifle.

Army Rifle.
London, May 31.-At the spring
meeting of the National Rifle Associa-
ton held in London to-day, Lord Chey-
lesmore, the president, referred to the
correspondence between the National
Rifle Association and the American
Rifle Association relative to the allie
cation that the American team which
won the Palma trophy in 1903 did not
use the national army rifle of the Unit
ed States and thereby did not conform
to the condition of the contest. Lord
Cheylesmore regarded the incident as
being most regrettable and said it was
very unfortunate that it ever occurred.
Replying to the communication
from the National Rife Assoc
citation Gen. B. w. Spencer
admits the general truth of the
allegation, but he denies that the
Americans wilfully contravened the
rules of the contest. He says they
brought two patterns of rifles, and as
no objection was raised to the pattern
ultimately selected they thought they
were entitled to use it.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
TIMANUS NOW MAYOR.
He Took the Oath ns the Successor
of Mayor McLane.

Baltimore, May 31.-President E.
Clay Timanus of the second branch
of the City Council took the oath of
office as mayor of Baltimore to-day,
becoming the successor to Robert M.
McLane, who ended his life yester-
day by a pistol shot.
Under a provision of the city char
ter, Mayor Timanus will serve out
the balance of Mayor McLane's term
of three years. Mayor Timanus is a
Republican.
Mayor McLanes family physician and
many of his friends dispute the theory
that his death was suicide, though
Coroner Hayden still maintains that
there is no doubt upon that point.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
FOLK DOESN'T WANT
TO TAKE THE CHAIR.

st. Louis, May 31.-At a confer
ence between Norman e. Mack Of New
York, Democratic national committee
man, and Joseph w. Folk relative to the
latter's name being considered in con-
nection with the temporary chairman
ship of the National Democratic Con-
vention, Mr. Folk declined to sane
tion the use of his name. Mr.. Mack
said: I'm our conversation to-day the
matter was mentioned and Mr.. Folk
said he did not wish to be considered
in connection with the temporary
Craftsmanship, because his first obliga-
ton was to the people of Missouri, and
he felt that acceptance of the chair
nlanship might be misinterpreted under
the circumstances. He deprecated all
talk connecting his name with the pres
idential nomination"
to lead the Nebraska delegation at the
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Russians and Ians.

From the New York Press.
Every day in the year am asked ia
settle a bet. 1t is second nature for
men to argue, then to dispute then TO
put up their money and demand a vim
dication. Here is the latest: Please,
Tip, decide a bet. What is the aver
age hight of men and women in the
United States? Truly yours, Fl. L.
Cook" The average hight of white
men of the United States is 67.67 inches,
OF feet and nearly 11-16 inches.
The hight of the women is AZ inches
less BY way of comparison: We re-
gard the Russians as giants and ths
Japs as pygmies. All the Illustrations
OF war scenes show our leaning in this
matter. But the average stature of the
Russian rs only 1904 inches. while that
of the Jap is 63.i1. The tallest men in
the world are Polynesians (e933) and
Patagonians (6s). The Bosjesmans
G2.70 are the shortest.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

Starke, Fla, May 31.-The long
drouth has been broken to-day by
rain that has come just in time to save
the crops.
The Methodist conference at this
place has closed, after very profitable
and enjoyable session. A large number
were in attendance and much interest
was manifested. The conference is
succeeded by a series of revival serv-
ices, conducted by the pastor, Rev. c.
w. White, assisted by Rev Mr.. Gull
pepper prominent evangelist.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
FUNERAL OF QUAY.

Beaver, Pa, May 31.-AIl that is
mortal of Senator Mathew Stanley
Quay was carried to the little burial
plot in Beaver Cemetery this afternoon
and buried beside the bodies of five of
his children. The services were as
simple as it was possible to make them.
as the dead statesman had requested.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
STILL A DEADLOCK.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 31.-The Repub-
lasting an hour and one half, and aft
er taking three ballots for Governor,
adjourned until tomorrow morning
without having broken the deadlock.
The convention, after an eleven days
recess, reconvened this afternoon.
There was a manifest falling off of
apthueiasn
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Rain in BuIIoch County.

Statesboro, Ca, May 31.-The people
of this community are rejoicing over
the showers of rain that have fallen
since Sunday night. There was no rain
in Statesboro, however, until last night
when two thunder clouds came along
and left the ground fairly wet. Weather
Observer S. L. Moore stated to-day
that there was a little over one inch OF
rain here, and even that amount will
be worth many thousands of dollars t.
this county for the hot, dry days of the
past week did great damage to the
crops.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
J. NJ. arownIee, starIse, FIa.

Starke, Fla, May 31.-Capt. ]. NJ.
Brownlee died at his home, three miles
northwest of Starke, yesterday. The
remains were inferred at Crosby Gene
terry to-day. Capt. Brownlee was born
in Clay county, Mississippi. "a years
ago. and came to Florida in 1888 and
settled on the farm where he has lived
until now, highly respected and hon.
ored by all. He was a captain in the
Confederate service.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
RUSSIAN; DESTROYED
THEIR OWN GUNB0AT,

Toxic, May 81, S p. m.-The
Russians destroyed the gunboat
used at fallen Wan against the
Japanese, left during the battle of
Nan Shan hill. The name of the
gunboat is not known, but il was
possibly the Robr.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Locomotive Engineers.

Lon Angeles. Cal. May a.-The con-
vention of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers to-day elected M
Cadle of Sedalia Mo-, first assistant
grand chief engineer. E. w. Hurley
of Boston was elected second assistant
grand engineer by large majority
over NJ. H. Shay.
1t is thought that the convention VIII
be in session until next Tuesday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Lo,vndes Farmers Encouraged.

Valdosta, Ca, May 31.-Refreshing
showers fell throughout this section
to-day, the first in seven or eight
weeks. Crops We're beginning to need
rain badly, and in some instances cot
ton had to be plowed up because the
ground has been so dry that the seed
would not sprout. The rain to-day,
however, gives new life to everything
and the farmers hopes have been
wonderfully raised.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Divided ms Between Instructions ana
no Instructions.

Divided ms Between Instructions ana
no Instructions.
Detroit, Mich, May St.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention to elect dele
gates to the national convention at
St. Louis will convene at noon to-
morrow. 1t is expected on every hand
that 1t will he a fight to a finish be-
tween the so-called Conservative and
Radical wings of the party. Yet the
situation is extremely complicated.
While National Committeeman Dam
lei J.. Campau is avowedly in favor OF
Judge Parker of New York for the
presidential nomination, Mr.. aCampau
and his supporters, who comprise the
Conservative elements. are demanding
only an uninstructed delegation.
In the twelve districts the Conserva-
lives concede two TO Hearst men and
claim the other ten.
The unit rule win in all probabiht,
govern the Michigan delegation 10 s.
Louis.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
M. znmnconn. MEXICO.

Mexico City, May Sl.-The death of
Manuel Zamacona, one of the judges of
the Supreme Court, removes one of the
old-time Liberals and n supporter u
President Diaz's administration. He
had held the position OF Minister TO
Foreign Relations. and was for some
time Mexican minister at Washington.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
FALLING IN LINE
FOR PARKER
CLEVELAND, HEARST, GoRMAN.
EVERYTHING NOW TENDS TO-
WARDS DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.

CIevcIand's Endorsement of Parker,
Uearst's Announcement That He
Intends to Abide by the COnven-
tiOn and Germans Declaration
That He Is Satisfied With the
HOnors He Now Has Have Had a
stimulating Effect ON Parker
Democrats - Senator Bailey Ex-
pInins the Texas SituatiOn-A
cleveland Incident of 1854.
BY r. NJ. Larner.
washington, May 31.-Grover Cleve-
lands frank, Straightforward indorse-
rent of Judge Parker has done much
10 clear the Democratic atmosphere,
and encourage those members of the
rarity who are sincerely interested in
sa,uring harmonious action at st. Louis
and in the campaign to follow the con-
vention.
The formal announcement of Mr..
Hearst that he intends to abide by the
decision of the convention, followed by
he statement from st. Louis that he
mas relinquished his claim to three
doors of apartments in the Planters
Hotel, during the convention period, is
also an indication that Mr.. Hearst is
preparing to take an humble seat on
he Parker band wagon.
Senator Germans declarations at the
Maryland state convention, last week,
% the effect that he is entirely satisfied
yith the honors already conferred upon
him by the Democratic party, is gener-
ally regarded by his friends that he
does not intend to make an issue with
fudge Parker
Indications of Harmony.
These three incidents of Democratic
interest, coming so closely together
nave had a stimulating effect upon
The Democrats who favor the nomi-
nation of Judge Parker The New
York Herald has interviewed several
hundred prominent business men. of
al shades of political opinion as to
what effect Judge Parker's nomination
would have on the business interests
Of the country. The replies invariably
we're that the nomination of Judge
Parker will not affect business pros
perity any more than will the nomi-
nation of Roosevelt.
All these Indications of Democratic
harmony are not gratifying to the Re-
pubhcans, who have been banking
heavily upon the general idea that it
an impossibility for the Democrats
TO get together during the present
campaign. Senator Bailey, who is
one of the most level-headed and pro-
gressive members of the Democratic
party in discussing the stimulus given
The Parker movement, said he was
prepared to withhold his personal pref
srences, as to a candidate, in the in
crest of party harmony.
Senator BaiIey's Position.
1T is we'll known said Senator
Bailey, that l personally prefer the
nomination of Senator German, be-
cause l honestly consider him the
strongest man we can nominate. There
appear to be many persons who are as
much interested in the success of the
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Railroad Chartered.

Richmond, Va, May 81. The Valdez
Yukon Railroad Company. with $1,000
900 capital was chartered here to-day
j. Westmore Wilcox of Norfolk will be
state agent for the company. Amber
]. Stewart of New York is president,
and John B. Summerfield of Brooklyn
is secretary and treasurer.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Rain in worth After 8 Weeks.

Isabelle, Ca, May S1.-The eight
weeks drouth in this county seems to
have been broken. Rains have fallen
throughout the county in the last TWEEN
ty- four hours. Many farmers have not
secured stands of cotton, but crops are
not materially damaged. except for the
continued dry weather.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Crops in TattnnII.

Lyons, Ga, May 31.-The drouth
of two months duration was broken
last night and to-day by heavy rains
Crops were suffering, a great deal of
the cotton had not come up and many
have to be replanted yet to get a
stand.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
BRYAN WILL RULE
In the Democratic Convention in
Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb., May 31.-Democratic
leaders from different parts of the
state began arriving to-day for the
Democratic State Convention, which
will be held in this city Wednesday.
Indications are now that William ].
Bryan's friends will completely domi-
nate the convention, the county con-
vention in Douglas county last Satur-
day having eliminated the last hope
of the "reorganizers' to secure recog-
milton. The convention, in addition to
selecting four delegates at large, will
name two delegates for each district
to the National Convention, and adopt
a platform, which is expected to re-
fleet the views of Mr.. Bryan. Mr.
Bryan himself probably will be elected
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

New York. May sl.--News was re-
ceived here to-day OF the death OF
Thomas Ellison OF Liverpool Mr.. Ell
lson had earned an exceptional repu-
tation as cotton statlstician. He
was n years OF age.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

Mrs. Alfred Lyttleton. wife OF the
British colonial secretary. has written
a problem play, which Mrs. Patrick
Campbell Is said 70 have accepted.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
RAIN IN NEWTON COUNTY.
CONTINUED from Twelfth Page.)

no hail nor wind, and it is not thought
that the rain has caused any damage
to crops and fruit.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS

to lead the Nebraska delegation at the
ST. Louis convention.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

An example of the price cut
ting throughout our Shirt
Waist Suit stock.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

Twenty styles to select from.
We consider this the Biggest
Bargain Ever Offered.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

Glazed Cotton Underskirts
in neat white and black pat
terms, nicely trimmed.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

A collection of odds taken
from our immense stock of
our high grade skirts.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

Also big assortment of bet
ter grade Gowns proportion
ately reduced.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Be good and you'll be happy and
probably poor
Culpability is about the only ability
some men possess.
There is plenty of room at the top
for the hairtonic manufacturer.
When man gets the matrimonial
fever he catches 1t from some woman.
No matter how bad a thing is you
should be thankful that it isn't any
worse.
Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness, and some remain
little to the end.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05
BRIGHT,S DISEASE

The largest sum ever paid for a pre-
scription, changed hands in San Fran
cisco, Aug. So 1901. The transfer in
volved in coin and stock $l12,50U and
was paid by a party of business men
for specific for Bright's Disease and
Diabetes, hitherto incurable diseases.
They commenced the serious investi-
cation of the specific Nov. Is, 1900
They interviewed scores of the cured
and tried it out on its merits by put
ting over three dozen cases on the
treatment and watching them. They
also got physicians to name chronic,
incurable cases, and administered il
with the physicians for judges. Up to
Aug. %. eighty-seven per cent of the
test cases were either well or progress
ing favorably.
There being but thirteen per cent OF
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction. The proceed
ings of the investigating committee
and the clinical reports of the test cases
were published and will be mailed free
on application. Address JOHN ]. Full
TON COMPANY, 400 Washington ST..
San Francisco, Cal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Spray Materials-Blue Stone in barrel
lots &c ID; less quantity &c. Sulphur by
the sack 2Ic 10, less quantity 3ic Id. Spray
Pumps-Tin Spry Pumps 75c each, My
ers' Bucket Spray Pumps $2.75, $3.50 and
$500; Barrel Pumps $3.50 and $780,
Morse Hdw. Co., Whatcom.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

A society note in last Sundays p
r saws that Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
H. Phipps, formerly of Roche Har-
bor celebrated their tenth wedding
anniversary Feb. % at their home
near York station. The house was
decorated with the national colors,
ivy, ferns and cut flowers, The
guests appeared in colonial and other
fantastic costumes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

In a letter from San Bernardino,
California, renewing her subscription
To the ISLANDER, Mrs. M. c.. Curry,
of Orcas, says: "Before returning to
washington I expect to visit the
Worlds fair and my old home in the
east. There is no place like Puget
Sound for me, and especially San
Juan county. California is nice tc
visit in winter. You can't imagine
how I look forward to the coming Of
the ISLANDER every week. 1t is like
a letter filed with news"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia

Pneumonia is too dangerous o disease
for anyone to attempt to doctor himself,
although he may have the proper rene
dies at hand. A physician should always
be called. 1t should he borne in mind,
however, that pneumonia always results
from cold or from an attack of the grip,
and by the proper treatment of these dis
eases threatened attack of pneumonia
may be wartled off. There is no question
whatever about this, as during the thirty
years and more that mberlain's Cough
Remedy has been used, we have yet to
learn of a single case of a cold or attack of
the grip having resulted in pneumonia
when this remedy was used. 1t is also
used by physicians in the treatment Of
pneumonia with the best results. DR.. w.
j. Smith, of Sanders, Ala, who is also a
druggist, says of il: II have been selling
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy and pre-
scrihing it in my practice for the past SIX
wears. | use it in cases of pneumonia and
have always gotten the best results
Sold by all druggists and dealers in pat
ent medicines,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Mrs. G.. B. briggs entertained at
dinner Wednesday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. S. D. Martin, of Seattle, Mr.,
and Mrs. C. M. Tucker, Mr.. and Mrs.
p A. Jensen, Mrs. I. Sandwich and
Miss Sandwich.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Churchill will pay highest market
prices, IN trade, for eggs, butter, produce.
etc, during his closing-out sale. Re-
member you can do as we'll as if you
were paying cash and prices are the
lowest ever known in San Juan county.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Mrs. Buxton, superintendent of
schools, advises the ISLANDER that
there was an error in the item re-
lative to eighth grade examinations
published last week, which should
read as follows; SIN the eighth grade
examinations of April and May no
questions will be based upon chapters
XIV and XVI, of the grammar school
arithmetic, but one or two will be
taken from chapter x"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Unpaid personal taxes for 1903 are
now collectible by distraint of prop
erty. Three per cent rebate will be
allowed on all realty taxes paid in
full ON or before March 10.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05
THE u. S. MAIL
Steamer Buckeye

Leaves WHATCOM at 6 a. IN. Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, touc-
ing at Urban, Doe Bay, Newhall, East
Sound, Orcas, West Sound, Deer Har-
Dor, FRIDAY III ARBOR, Port
Stanley. Thatcher, Decatur, Guemes
and ANACORTES. in the order
mentioned. Returning, leaves Ana
cortes at 6 =. 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, 1904-03-05

For Sale-A lot of fine pigs, six weeks
old Feb. II. Price, $500 each. Call at
Alderbrook Farm or address G. N. Gull
yer, Doe Bay.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

March "came in like a lion" all
right enough and covered the ground
with a mantle of white, but as usual
il remained but little while.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Grass Seods-New Crop-Timothy by
the sack &c ID. less quantity 6ic. Prime
Red Glover Ice lb.--Morse Hdw. Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

If troubled with weak digestion, belch-
ing or sour stomach, use Chamberlain
stomach and Liver Tablets and you will
get quick relief For sale by all drug
gists and dealers in patent medicines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Don't forget that p. Bostian, East Sound,
has choice lot of two-year-od apple
trees clean and clear Of all insect pests
first class in every respect--$l2 per 100.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Jas. Fleming picked up whiskey
flask which drifted ashore on his
beach on the south shore of San Juan
recently, containing the card of &C.
E. Beeks'', representative of the
Seattle Supply Company. Across
the top of it had been written in pen
Gil, Farewell to ALL" Probably the
message" and the bottle represent
ed some ones idiotic idea of a joke.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Thirty-six foot Schooner for sale cheap.
Just the boat to use among the islands.
For full particulars, address Roy Nc
Clinton, Port Angeles, Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Work on Mr.. Newhall's new steam
err has been resumed and the owner
hopes to have her in commission
within ninety days.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

You are likely to overlook some
Snaps" at Churchill's and briggs &
Nash's if you fail to read their week
ly announcements in the Islander
advertising columns.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05

Void & Lightheart, wines and liquors.
Family trade specially.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-05
Local and personal


The McCarthys are coming.
Bring ticket No. 25l3 to Fowle's store.
---
Mrs. Kate Morse is visiting her
daughter in Seattle.
Musical Albums for February trade, at
Fowle's.
L. B. Carter made business trip
to Seattle this week.
The first floor rooms of the Bay
View hotel have been newly papered.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Harper, of
Roche Harbor, were in town yester-
day.
Born, to MT and Mrs, Henry
Brethauer, of Roche Harbor, march
|, boy.
There will be no services at the
Catholic church in the valley until
March g.
The rainfall last month was much
in excess of the February average
for many years.
| have decided TO remain until March
9th. If you want pictures come in as soon
as you cana. II. Albrecht, photog-
rapher.