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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
WILL FOLLOW THE LAW.
President Hill Makes a Brief state.
mput,

President Hill Makes Brief state
New York, March 16.-After long
conference with General Counsel
Clough and Daniel s. Lamont, Presi-
dent Hill declined to make any state
ment for publication.
In regard to the report that the Nor
thern Securities Company of Canada
was to be the successor of the Northern
Securities Company of the United
States, President Hill was quoted as
saying:
"We have as much notion of incor-
porating a company in Mars or in the
moon as in Canada. We intenp to con-
form to the law"
Later Mr. Hill gave out the follow
ing:
"Until the full official copies of the
opinion and decree of the supreme
court have been received, and our at
torneys have had an opportunity to adj
wise us as to our course of procedure,
the officers of the company will make
no further announcement than to de-
clare their purpose to promptly and
fully follow the law as now inter
preted"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
SETTLERS RETAIN LAND.
Northern Pacific Will Not Disturb
Holders in Oyerlap District

Northern Pacific Will Not Disturb
Holders i'm Overlap District.
st. Paul, March l4.-President How.
ard Elliott, of the Northern Pacific.
has decided that settlers who have ia.
ken up land in the tract involved in
litigation, known as the Overlap"
land case, which was recently decided
by the United States supreme court in
favor of the company, shall be allowed
to retain their holdings. 1t has been
announced that the company desires
to take up with the settlers the ques-
ton of the sale of the lands occupied.
and that commission will be appoint.
ed to appraise the land. 1t is stated
that no advantage will be taken by the
company Of 1.-THE settlers, and that in
fixing the price of the land no consid-
Grafton shall be taken of the increased
value resulting from the improvements
and cultivation of the settlers
The land affected by the decision
consists of a tract about forty miles
square, lying on the east side of the
Northern Pacific's track between Ia
coma and Portland, and on the north
bank of the Columbia river, including
all of Clark county and portions of
Skamania, Cowlitz and Klickitat coun-
fiQs
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
Tin Plate Proposal.

Pittsburg, March IA PROPOSE
ton has been Submitted by the Amer
lean Sheet and tin Plate Company to
the Amalgamated Association of Iron
Steel and Tin Workers, which, if ac-
cepted, will give employment to thou
sands of idle sheet and plate workers.
The offer was result of a series OF
conferences between officers of the
company and the Amalgamated Asso-
citation. 1t provides for general re-
duction of 20 per cent from the asso-
citation wage scale, and the company
agrees to put all of its idle plants III
operation as soon as the association
accepts the terms.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
Defeated Japs In skirmish.

London, March 17.-The Central
News Agency's correspondent at Port
Arthur wires that there has been hot
skirmish between the Russian Cos
sacks and troop Of Japanese cavalry
ON the banks of the Yalu and that the
japanese horses were killed and the
Japs were forced to flee ON foot. A SEC
ond skirmish is reported to have taken
place at Anju, on the Korean border,
in which the japanese were also ra-
pulsed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
NOT Legal RESIDENCE.
Special Agent Testifies in Contest
Cases at Walla WaIla.

SpCSt&h Eh&Uhs A' N|O'NN's
Cases at Walla WaIla.
Walla Walla, March 17.-The con-
test of the United States against Will
liam Retzer, local merchant, over a
homestead committed by Retzer in
1909, has just had hearing in the
local land office. John M. Hill, for
mer register of the office, was the prin-
cipal witness. His testimony mainly
was to show that the practice main
tanned in the Office at the time Retzer
made proof was the same as had been
pursued by former land officials and
which had been sustained by the Off
Gals Of the general land Office and sec
retaries of the interior.
Special Agent Miller, of the depart
ment, testified that he had visited the
Rettzer homestead prior to the time
the communication was allowed by the
local land officers, and had found that
Retzer had not fully complied with the
law regarding continuous residence on
the tract of land, which was located
in Franklin county.
He claimed that Retzer had main
tanned residence in Walla Walla,
where he had conducted business, and
only visited his land once in six
months. There are about twenty. five
other cases that will be contested in
like manner.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
ANTHRACITE IN IL. &.
Consul at Vancouver Reports Fine
Quality.

Quality.
Washington, March Ill. Edwin
Dudley, United States Consul at Van
couver, b. c., makes the following
report of the discovery of anthracite
coal in British Columbia: Anthracite
coal has been discovered i'll the vicin-
ity of Cumberland, British Columbia,
and the mine is being developed. Sam
pies contain 83 per cent carbon and
5.75 per cent ash. The coal is COM
pact and quite lustrous in appearance.
1t has been tried here in the open
CRATE and in heaters and gives good
satisfaction, giving off little smoke
and very little flame and much heat.
1t should Therefore, with a suitable
fire box and draft, make an excellent
steam coal 1t will take at least six
months ito so develop the mine that
regular shipments can be made in
quantity
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
photographers Out.

New York, March 17.-Ten thous-
and photographers throughout the
country are out of work as result OF
the failure to agree ON plan OF arbl-
tration for one year. At conference
between the representatives of the
photographers Association Cast,
West and Pacific) and the central
council of the Allied Lithograph
trades organizations, the plan offered
Inv the employers was rejected.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
Russia VIII Not Exhibit.

st. Petersburg, March l4.-Finance
Minister Kokovzof has announced
that the response to his efforts TO get
intending exhibitors to reconsider
their decision not to particiate in the
st. Louis exposition has been insult
cient TO warrant the government to
reconsider its decision, and conse-
quently that Russia will not partici-
pate in the exhibition.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
OLD EARTH QUAKED.
Quite Severe Shock i'm Puget
Sound Country.

Sound Country.
Seattle, March 17.-An earthquake
of unusual violence for this section
was felt throughout Northwestern
Washington about 500 o'clock last
night. In Seattle the disturbance was
the most severe experienced in years,
and in the smaller towns of the North
west the shock was 80 severe that peo-
pie fled from their homes to the streets.
Two distinct shocks, the second OF
greater violence than the first, oc-
CURED, rocking buildings and causing
uneasiness, but doing no damage.
The earthquake was not felt as far
south as Portland nor in North Yaki-
ma on the East. British Columbia
towns, however, report it.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
Housewife Endorsed.

St Paul, Mimi, March l7.-The
Republicans of the First, Second,
Third Fourth, Sixth, Eighth and
Ninth districts yesterday selected dele,
gates TO the national convention. AL
ercet those from the Ninth are III
structed for Roosevelt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05

which was answered by his appear.
ance from the galley.
Sincere gave one glance at him and
screamed.
Its me-" said Alonzo, hall but nv
cart. That's on your dresser with a
knife through it."
Sincere quickly came to herself.
How is your wife," she asked,
coldly.
Mrs. Whiting is dead" replied
Alonzo, gloomily. "She went hoff In a
ft Of hanger which cut short her
breathing. She 'ad Ugh temper" and
Alonzo shuddered.
Let us make the omelet," said Sim
cere. softly.
The making of a Spanish omelet, or
indeed any sort of omelet, where one
teaches another, calls for much con-
fidential talk, and in this case there
must have been some foreign subject
talked OF, for, before the omelet had
been finished, Alonzo had kissed Sim
cere.
Capt. Howes had his omelet but he
lost his cook. Sincere writes her
name Whiting now instead of Smith,
and 1t is whispered by epicurean skip
pers that 1t is immaterial who makes
the Spanish omelets, husband or wife
being equally proficient.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05

brother 20 So ~ cT7 me tbe
tripbammer of South ark. Feel my
harm"
But Sincere felt no interest In the
muscles of Eliza's brother and turneo
her back to him.
Sincere watched the captured Alon.
20 so down the street. his arm grasped
by his wife. with the triphammer
closely following. and burst into tears
A note lay on the table in Alonzo's
room
hShe can sing and play on the plan.
ner,' it said, but she can't cook
Look on the kitchen dresser"
On the dresser lay a beef heart
with knife driven through its center,
the last message OF Alonzo to Sincere.
"Ah, me-" sighed Sincere. as she
gazed across the harbor, 'T wish |
could sing and play the planner."
1t was two years since Alonzo had
been captured and taken way.
A man stopped before the eating
house and gaZed at the sign.
Can l get dinner here?" he in
quired of Sincere
She replied affirmatively and he
seated himself at one of the tables.
Can l get a Spanish omelet here?'
he asked.
The making of Spanish omelet haC
been the chef d'oeuvre of Peter Smith
and he had carefully impaired the Sc
crets or its manufacture to his daugh
ter. She said, in reply, that the ONE
let was obtainable.
Sincere made the omelet accordins
to the rules of art. A luscious tomato
was sliced, the freshest of eggs broker
| and various condiments, including &
very suspicion of garlic, then thu
smoking dish was placed before thu
guest When he had finished sht
asked If there was anything more de
sired.
Nothing" he replied, firmly. 6"
don't want to disturb the taste Of tina
omelet. Now, miss, I'll ask favor
| Would you, for consideration. teacl
my cook to make an omelet like that?
Sincere replied that she would b,
glad to teach him without any consid
| Grafton whatever.
I'll bring him up tomorrow" sale
| the man.
On the morrow, however, he cam,
| alone for his omelet.
The obstinate dog won't come.
said he. Would you mind goins
down to the ship with me and show
him how to make it?''
Sincere agreed and under convoy O.
the captain she set out for the ship
| When she stood on deck the captair
beloved out demand for the cook
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
SATURDAY. :. .NOvEN Der .. 1904
THE GAGE LIHrIT.n

TWO years ago it was decreed
Tnat when man reached forty-five
No one his services wCuid need
he might as well not be alive
Il torty-five, it was declared Z
Each man had grasped. or missed, hi
chance
To be successful as he cared.
observe, now. how these things advance
To-day we sagely are advised
That when man is thirty-five
HIS hopes should all be realized
That after that he cannot thrive;
There is no place for him to work
Or should be none. that is to say
he's growing old, and he might shirk,
Or show lack of vim, some way.
Two years from now we may expect
To see upon each toiling hive
This sign; Hereafter Wen reject
Each man that's over twenty-five"
The ratio holds its own, you see;
MS but the working of the plan;
One over twenty-five will be
A superannuated man.
Then, two years later have no doubt
a newer placard will be seen:
Henceforth This Company Bars Out
All Men Whose Age Exceeds Fifteen"
"A mathematic problem, this.
FROM which deductions must be drawn
Six years from now your job you'll miss
II over five your age has gone
Look, then at Nineteen Hundred Twelve
We need no spells or astrolabe
To prove that he who fain would delve
Must be a pudgy. prattiing babe
But, after that, what will we do
To fill the mills with workingmen?
Ferchance they may once more go through
Inc line from age to youth again
wv. u. N, in Chicago Daily Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
FILING ON LAND IN TEXAS,
When the Rush Comes It Is Only the
Strongest Who Get to
the Front.

In addition to the application pre-
scribed by the statute the applicant to
purchase school land in west Texas
must possess a liberal share of main
strength and awkwardness, says the
Houston Post, of late date
Odessa was last week the scene of
one of the most exciting of all the land
rushes yet recorded. The window of
the filing Office was to be opened at
seven O'Clock, and by brute force the
party to file on the land must reach
the window. II. M. Pegues, with an
plications properly signed stuffed into
his boot and without a thread of his
shirt left on his body, finally scram-
bled over the heads and shoulders of
the scuffling mass of humanity. and
after seven o'clock landed his filings
first. which was announced as a signal
for HANDS off and peace.
Hardly a single man could be found
who had not lost some and most of his
clothes. Joe Dawson, of Odessa. had
one arm broken, several others had
joints sprained, and there were many
bruises.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05

Our Overooat Department. is strictly up-
10 date All grades and colors made in
the latest styles Our leader is the Belt
strap overcoat, from 10 to 81 inches
long, shoulders well padded. strictly all
wool, from $1,000 to $1S 90 We also
carry a cheaper line Of overcoats for
Boys. Youths and Men, from g.. so to
% 90. Come and make your selection
before the rush
Do you wear shoes? Why not give MS
a call? We are prepared to please and
fit you
$4,000 worth of shoes, all grades and
styles for Men, Women and Children
from % cts. TO $3.50. Our $3.50, So 90
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05

guaranteed for wear. "eN' ana
we nave added to our business a Pail
orlng department.. When we fail e
SUIT you. we take your measure and nal ~
your clothing to order. If Won CT
can yourself. send your order thronah
laail ana the same will have our nTorrT.
S.tention. Special Discount allowed +,
Students and Ministers. Rememhsr
enat this is the only store of ,ts k;nd
conducted by colored people in the oi.r
Oh richmond, Va. and any goods tina.
you may buy of us, if not satisfaetorv
satisfaction viii be given.
Don't make mistake liz the place
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05

Native mariners all knew. ane
strangers quickly learned. that the late
Capt Grimes. Of the ship Saragossa
was a man noted for his gourmanderie
Any cook who could please the palate
OF Capt. Grimes must be a master OF
his art, and a glance at the sign would
prepare the marine palate for tooth.
some dish, no matter what he ordered
All, me-" sighed Sincere, as she
gazed vacuously at the water, 81 wish
l could do something besides cook. II
L could play the pianner OF sing it'd
be different, but can't do nothing but
cook. All, me-"
Freckled as to face, with a tint OF
pink on the end of her nose, and boney
as to form, Sincere had had her little
romance. Her father had one da1
hired An assistant, a man of remark
able culinary skill, and, ia Sincere's
eyes, OF wonderful beauty. No man
In her scope OF vision had such glossy
black hair. held down by odoriferous
pomatum. No man living, she be.
lieved, had such taste in neckties
and surely none had such small and
shapely feet. At the sight of them she
felt ashamed Of her own sturdy mem
bers.
1t was not surprising that Sincere's
heart should capitulate at once to such
a superior creature, and she would gaze
at him, preparing some dish. absorbed
at the grace Of his movements. He
had a way OF going about the making
OF an omelet that would have enslaved
a Venus if she had had the privilege
OF being in the kitchen with him.
There were times when Sincere fan
cied that the eyes of Alonzo WHITING
looked tenderly on her from amid the
unctuous steam of cooking, and surely
he had squeezed her hand when she
had handed him the pepper.
1t was an evil day for Alonzo and for
Sincere when man and woman en-.
tered the eating house She was
stout lady with highly colored face
and loud, penetrating voice.
Sincere eyed her coldly and there
was no welcome in her tones when she
asked as to their wants.
MY 'usband," said the lady. shrilly
Not having this dish on her menu
NSPSo'Vu
My husband. 'E's here. I know
Halonzo, come hout"
Then emerged from the kitchen the
caricature of Alonzo Whiting. His
hair, rebellious OF pomatum, struggled
about his head. He shuffled in his
patent leather shoes. and his necktie
looked dull and faded.
"Helisa," he gasped.
Your Heliza," repeated the lady
anectionately. "Oh. Halonzo, 'ow could
You leave me and make me and nv
brother come hover the sea hafter
you?"
Come across the hocean arter Won
Halonzo," said the man. 'Whetbar
you are worth nine pun seven shilling
and fuppence and same to go back his
a question"
My 'usband." said Eliza, turning to
sincere. Els going Jack with me
Sinceres heart was broken. but she
was Spartan. and. despite the wound
said proudly: You are welcome IN
him"
Alonzo. as a man In a trance nr.-
pared for departure while Sincer,
gael out of the window. seeing moth.
Ing
Q wouldn't ave come I'd a car.
In 20 80 boat. said Esiza.s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
Lady Manager Wanted.

Itesire a lady manager for a first
class restaurant. Must have good edu
cation, good character and experience il
managing affairs. One who is compe
tent. An excellent. comfortable home
also good salary and commission fo
the right party.
Please state experience with refer.
ences.
Address:-LEwIs w. PORTER,
23 Quebec Street,
Cor South Logan Ave-,
st. Cleveland, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
ROMANCE OF
SINCERE SMITH
Copyright, 1904. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
BY J. c. p L u RI n Z p

CINCERE SMITH looked out pen
- siVely over the harbor from the
door of her fathers clearinghouse. A
modest two-story house it was, on q
water front street, offering nothing
from an exterior point of view to tempt
the appetite save swinging sign
much the worse for wind and rain
which gave to the public the informa
ton given below:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
Court Notice.

Court Notice.
VIRGINIA:-In the Law and Eouitv
Court of Richmond, October 18th. i9O4
Margaret Allen, Plaintiff
Eliza j. Allen, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
The subject of this suit is to obtain q
divorce A Vinculo Matrimonii; by the
plaintiff from the defendant.
An affidavit having been made and
hled that the defendant is a non resi-
dent of the State of Virginia, it il or.
oefed chat he appear here within Is
days after due publication of this order.
and do whatsoever is necessary to pro-
tect his interest herein.
A Copy Teste:
p. p. Winston,
Clerk.
To Eliza J. Allen,
Take notice.
You are hereby notified, that I shall
on Thursday, December 18th, at the law
Office of VIM M. Turpin, Room No. IL.
Skaters Building, Corner of 10th and
Main Streets, in the City of Richmond.
Va, between the hours of 10 O'Clock. A.
M, and o'clock p. NJ, on that day.
proceed to take the dispositions of Sarah
wilder and others, to be read in evil
dence In my behalf, in a certain suit in
equity, depending in the Law and Eoul.
ty Court OF the City of Richmond, Va.
wherein you are the defendant and 1 am
the plaintiff
from any cause the taking or Jne
SAID dispositions be not commenced on
that day. or il commenced be not con
ciuded on that day, the taking OF the
same will be adjourned and continued
from day To day or from time to time.
at the same place and between
the same hours until the same shall be
completed.
Very respectfully,
MARGARET ALLEN.
O. F. Whittle. Esq.
d. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05

Our underwear department is alright
both in wool and cotton fleece. for men
women and children, fiom so cts. ts
$500 per suit Our $500 garment j.
strictly all wool.
Come and see our Hat and Cap De.
partment.
$1,000 worth of Hats and Caps, all
grades and styles, 25 cts, TO $50. The
30 style takes in the celebrated John
B. Stetson hat.
The Geld Wave is coming. Don't
forget us when you need an Overcoat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
Retort Courteous-

"Say, why don't you keep yore hogs
out Nv my corn?" asked Silas Harix,
angrily.
why don't you keep yore corn out
nv my hogs?" Queried Hiram Oatcake.
ealmly.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
A FEW MINUTES TALK TO IN
VISITORS. UNITED AID IN.
SURANCE COMPANY.
incorporated Under the Laws of the
State of Virginia 1894

State OF Virginia 1894.
In order to place our business in OTHER
cines and towns. we Will make special
offer TO those who WANT to invest and
will write us.
! we nave written more than sixty
, thousand members in our Insurance De-
partment. We have more than twenty
hive branches, We are planning to en-
| large our business. We want to place
! our business IN every city and town in
the United States, and we are going to
do that just as soon as the funds of the
corporation will permit. We want 20
establish Loan Department., where we
can loan money TO our policy holders
/ and stock. holders We want to make
deposit of $40 10000 in the Treasury
/ of the State. In that way, we will be
able to show to the world that we mean
( business. In order TO do this the corpo
ration is capitalized for twenty five
thousand dollars q 500 shares at $1,000
each.) OF this amount about 500 shares
have already been subscribed for at the
par value of $1,000, making the present
subscribed capital So 900 90. The re-.
mainder. consisting of 1000 shares is
now offered to the public at $40 90 a
snare. The terms are cash or part
cash and the rest insta]lment. The
4 corporation mas PAID dividends of 10
per cent. 1t has declared within the
last few days dividend of the same
percentage. The corporation has no
bonded debts, and its stock when fully
paid is non assessable. All shares be.
come dividend bearing from date of i.
nal payment. Dividends are payable
July IN each year. We want reliable
agents to handle our stock. Write us
to day for stock
j. E. BYRD, President,
5O6 East Broad Street,
Richmond, Va.
or 619 F Street, N. W.,
Washington, d. O.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
Poor Burglar.

Mrs. Benham-I believe there's bur
glar in the pantry where put the pie
made this afternoon.
Benham-Well, l guess it won't be
necessary for me to go down; the pie
will do the work-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
Another Absurd Old Saying.

isn't 1t ridiculous to say that half
the world doesn't know what the other
Aalf's doing?"
why SOY"
Because half the world must live
next door TO the otaer half"-Augusta
Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
Her Position.

Tess-She talks a good deal about
her grandmother's position in society.
Jess-Well, all her grandmother's
positions were in society. She never
engaged as cook with any but the
swellest Enthusiastically Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
The Woman's Prerogative

Cholly-l say. don't you know,
what's this womaa's right that they're
always talking about-eh, what?
Dick-It's what they always say they
are.-Ally Eloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
Pocket Monev.

Every man should give his wife
pocket money" said the liberal man.
Nonsense" answered Mr. Grumps
my wife doesn't hold onto money long
enough to put it into her pocket
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
The Stupid Copper.

Judge (sternly)-Didn't tell you the
last time you were here that I never
wanted you to come before me again?
Prisoner-Yes, sir, but couldn I
make the policeman believe it-Cincin-
natl Commercial-Tribun
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-05
His Impression.

Does your wife insist on having the
last word?"
NO" answered Mr.. Meekton; when
Henrietta gets started there isn't any
last word. Washing Star.