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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
THIRTY-SLX TO FOUR
RAILROAD COMMISSION MEASURE
PASSES SENATE.
Three Amendments Made, in Which
the House COnCurred-Anfi-COm-
mission Men Realized Futilify
Of Standing Out Against Com
bine.

Olympia, March 2.-With only four
votes against it the railroad commits
sion bill passed the senate yesterday.
Thirty six votes were cast In favor OF
the bill. Two senators were absent.
Three amendments were made, and
later these were concurred in by the
house by a vote of II to 10. The bill
is being enrolled and as soon as that is
done it will be sent to the governor.
When the senate took up it's calendar
work in the morning, it was found that
this bill, which had been No. II on
the calendar the previous evening, had
been crowded down by the "sifting"
committee to thirty. first place. Every
bill that could be found ready for third
reading file had been crowded in ahead
of it.
For time the friends of the bill
feared it would be Saturday at the ear
Hest before it could be reached. Dur
ing the noon recess the commission
steering committee polled it's strength
and found twenty eight solid votes for
passage of the bill. 1t was decided to
suspend the rules by two-thirds vote
and force the bill up out Of order at
the beginning of the afternoon session
Member of the Sitting" committee
learned of this intention and FASTENED
to get out from under. Before the
commission forces could make move
j. j. Smith, of the Sitting" commit
tee. offered motion to place the bill
at the head of the calendar.
No Debate on Bill.
The bill was taken up and went
through without debate, as did also
the amendments. 1t was Tuesday
morning when the opposition realized
that further fighting was useless.
Through Senator Walker Christian the
opposition let it be known that it would
be satisfied with the bill and drop fur
Their active opposition to the measure
if the com bine would eliminate, nr at
least mitigate, that section of the bill
providing for penalty to be paid the
complaining patron.
The combine was not averse to
granting this concession, as it did not
consider that it would vitality affect
the measure. But the combine de-
maanded that any suggestionof change
in the measure should come from the
opposition in the form Of a request.
This the opposition agreed to and so
the amendment became part of the
measure.
The effect of this was only to end
aggressive effort to win fresh strength
to the opposition. 1t did not end such
opposition as was already aligned, nor
did it, of course, call off those few who
are individually opposed to any COM
mission bill.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
THE OREGON ON FIRE.
Well Known Ship Meets Disaster on
Frisco Run.

Well Known Ship Meets Disaster on
Frisco Run.
Crescent City, CAL, March 1.-The
steamer Oregon, with burning cargo,
left here yesterday for Eureka, where
she will be beached. The Oregon
was accompanied from Crescent City
by the steamer Del Norte. and will
make every effort to reach Eureka.
Fire broke out in the cargo OF the
Oregon Monday evening, when the ship
was northeast Of Crescent City "a her
voyage from San Francisco to Portland.
There were Sc passengers on board, be-
sides the crew.
The first thing considered by Capt
Warner was the comfort as well as the
safety of his passengers. and all OF
them were at once transferred to the
Meteor. The Oregon was then turned
back in her course and headed for
Crescent city, where it was determined
to beach her in the event of extreme
necessity. Nearing Crescent City, the
steamer Del Norte was attracted by
signals of distress that were still fly
ing. The Del Norte was at once headed
toward the Oregon, and within few
minutes the passengers made another
transfer, this time to the Del Norte.
Shortly after this the burning steam
er and the Del Norte shot out of Cres-
cent City harbor, Capt. Warner believ-
ing he could make Eureka in time to
beach his vessel. Smoke was coming
out of the Oregon in clouds, however.
and it was deemed very doubtful by
those who saw her that she would ever
reach the more southerly port. Capt.
Warner and his crew were fighting the
flames in heroic fashion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
Minor. Happenings
Of the Week.

Guy Boothby, novelist, is dead.
A quilt said to have been used by
Washington will be exhibited at the
Portland fair.
Another satellite of Jupiter is re-
ported to have been discovered by the
director of Lick observatory.
A phenomenal find of placer gold
is reported to have been located in the
tundra within q mile of Nome.
The house of representatives has &C.
cepted the statues of Huston and Aus
tin, presented by the state Of Texas.
American delegates to the consecra-
tioon of the Protestant cathedral In
Berlin were guests of Emperor William.
The secretary of war has approved
the new telegraph tolls on Alaska land
lines. There is no change in cable
rates.
A rich ledge of quartz discovered
near Fairbanks, has caused a wild
stampede. The ground is said to have
been all staked.
Manager Ward, of thee reat North
ern railroad, and Miss Florence Mes
sonier, of Victoria, B. g., were mar
ried at San Francisco Sunday.
Skagway has an alum mine. Great
lodges of beautiful white alum stone
traverse the walls of the Skagway river
canyon. The stone carries rs per cent
alum, it is claimed, and it is there in
sufficient quantities to supply the mar
ket of the continent, according to min
ing experts.
A grand jury is to be called at Indi-
annapolis to investigate bribery charges.
About $50, 200 worth of jewelry be.
longing to Mrs. Chadwick has been
found.
Col. Charles H. Wood, proprietor Of
the West Hotel at Minneapolis, is dead,
aged 81 years.
The minister of justice has introduce
ed in the Danish rigsdag bill to es.
tablish the whipping post.
The state department has received
advices of an attempt to assassinate
President Morales, of Santo Domingo.
Five arrests have been made.
The Panama canal commission has
appointed Consul Gudger, of Panama,
as judge of the canal zone, in place Of
Judge Kyle, who is on indefinite leave.
A movement has been started by the
Economic Society of Central Europe
having for its purpose readjustment
of Germany's trade relations with the
United States.
Federal Judge Bellinger has remov-
ed from Office James M. Stuart, Uni
ted States land commissioner at Fossil,
Wheeler county, Oregon, on account
of alleged completely in land frauds.
The United States senate has adept
ed resolution reported by Mr.. Lodge
from the committee on rules, directing
the sergeant at arms not to permit
flowers to be brought into the senate
chamber.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
Divorce Bill Passed.

Olympia, Feb. 27.-Senate bill No.
3, fuckers divorce bill, was recon-
mended for passage with several amend
ments. The most important change
provides that when divorces are grant
ed, an Introductory decree shall be
signed and that the final decree shall
not be made until after one year. The
report was adopted.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
Oreaon Reached Eureka.

Eureka, CAL, March 2.-The steam
er Oregon, which took fire up the coast
off Crescent City night before last, lies
beached on Mud Flats just below the
plant of the Bendixen Ship Company,
with smoke pouring from the after sky
light. The crew of the vessle are
working hard to quench the flames be-
tween decks. The vessel is being grad
ually filled with water in the hope
that the fire which has smouldered
along over sixty hours can be subdued
in this manner
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
POLICE PROTECTION.
Jerome Says Gotham Detectives
and Pickpockets Work
Together.

New York, Feb. 27.-District Attor-
ney Jerome, speaking before the Peo-
pies Institute club, said:
There are some honest men in the
police force. But if the people knew
the truth about the bulk Of the higher
peace officials they would take the law
in their own hands like the people of
Montana and California with their
vigilance committees and annihilate
them. When you remember that the
collection Of $5 tribute for each saloon
in precinct would IN some of the
larger precincts amount to $4,000 a
year, you will have some idea of the
possibilities.
"More than this, even today there
is not street on which cars run that
pickpockets are not operating under a
distinct contract with central Office
detectives. There is man awaiting
sentence in the Tombs and even if he
is thief, believe him, for I have
corroborated much that he told me.
and he says that the police demanded
30 per cent as their part of the pro-
ceeds."
Mr.. Jerome declared that the cor
ruption of the police force was largely
due to the existence of a liquor law
that was unenforceable, not that the
officials were powerless to enforce it. if
they wanted to do so. It's enforcement.
he declared, meant political suicide for
the party that attempted it.
even Roosevelt" said Mr.. Jerome,
with all the directness and force he
exercised when he was police commits
sioner was able to bring to justice only
one-fiftieth Of one per cent of the vio-
lators OF the law. The only practical
result OF the crusade was to put up the
charge of blackmail from So q week to
$40 and $40 in some instances. And
what was the moral effect of trying to
enforce the law? The turning out of
good administration and nothing
more"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
HOT SPRINGS DAMAGED.
Fire Loss of a Million Dollars a
Health Resort.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 27.-Fire
swept the southern portion of this city
Saturday. causing losses estimated at
from one to two million dollars and
three deaths. The fire burned over
an area of one square mile. The fire.
swept area includes every house on
Chapel street, all of Market street from
Central avenue west; Orange street to
Grand avenue, and a portion of Oak
street.
Among the buildings destroyed are
the Grand Central hotel, the Lee house,
Moody hotel, Plateau hotel, Columbia
hotel, the county court house, Jail.
First Methodist church, the Jewish
synagogue and twenty five residences
and stores.
The fire started in the Grand Central
hotel, and its origin is uncertain.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
To Give physicians r1onopolv.

Olympia, Feb. 27.-Dr. Doolittle,
of Spokane, has introduced bill in
the legislature making it unlawful for
anyone not q physician to attend to
scik persons for pay. The violators
are subject to imprisonment or fine,
or both.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04

Jefferson City, Mo-, March ~. 10
House nhas passed the bill maA% - poO
felony to engage in bookmakins !" prc-
selling or to bet on horse faOo. .hs %
viding the penalties Of six moD
i've years in addition to fines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
REDUCE FREIGHT ON OIL.
Kansas Maximum Rate Bill GOe.
into Effect.

Topeka, Kan, March 2.-The max.
imum freight rate law recently passed
by the legislature went into effect yes.
terday. In conformance with this law
the railroads operating in the OF Fields
have completed new classification OF
oil rates. If the rate is made in strict
accordance with the new law the rate
OIL oil will Re reduced in some in.
stances almost half.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
mrs. STANFORD DEAD.
Noted California Woman Expires In
der Suspicious Circumstances,

DER suspicious circumstances.
Honolulu, March 2.-Mrs. Jane
Lathrop Stanford, of San Francisco,
widow of United States Senator Leland
Stanford, died at the Mauna hotel here
about Midnight Tuesday night, forty
minutes after she VISA taken i'll, under
circumstances which are considered
suspicious.
Mrs. Stanford herself claimed she
had been poisoned. A coroner's jury
has been summoned. According to
the physician who performed the au-
topsy the cause of death was tetanus
of the respiratory organs, but the cause
of this condition has not been deter
mined and may not be until after an
alysis of the contents of the stomach.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
SENATORS EXPELLED.
Ousted for risIfessance In of'''
Sacramento.

Sacramento, CAL, Feb. 90 80.
galleries and Hobbies were crowo0u IN
terday in anticipation OF deoa'0 Of
the senate on the recommenda'lC:.., ,ss
the special investigation com ws;obs
that Senators Emmons, Bunkers, W." ssu.
and French be expelled from 1n0 ,.uot
ate for receiving brides Inc ~ IS
Of the committee was adopted |" ,oss
affirmative votes. The other nso tour
Of the senate were not cast, snT w.lch
accused senators and Senator
not voting.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
New State Librarian.

Olympia. Feb. 27.-The state libra
~ commission has elected Prof. J. M.
HIT city superintendent Of Port Town
send schools. to be state librarian, suc-
ceeding Joseph A. Gabel, resigned.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
HAUL DOWN THE FLAG.
Naval Station At EsquimaIf Formallv
Abandoned.

Victoria, B. c., Feb. 28.-The Es-
quimalt naval station has been for
mally abandoned by the act of Com
modore Goodrich hauling down his
nag The Bonaventure. the only re-
naming cruiser here has been turned
over TO Capt. Tourlesse and will leave
for the China station. The sloop Shear
water will remain in order to do patrol
work in Boring sea.
All the naval departments Of the
station closed today.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
win Return battIe rlaos.

Washington, March 1.-The presi-
dent has signed the joint resolution
providing for the return of battle fiags
captured during the civil war.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
Exile Gorky From st. PETERSBURG

Exile GOrky Prom St. PETERSBURG.
St. Petersburg, Feb. 2S.-Maxim
Gorky had but short glimpse of lib
erty today. Released on $1,000 cash
bail, the noted author was Immediately
arrested again and conveyed to place
OF confinement pending deportation to
some distanct city or province, where
his continued residence, it is thoueht
will not be 30 dangerous to the welfare
OF the government as it would be here
in st. Petersburg.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
Provides for State printer.

Olympia, Feb. 26.-The senate has
adopted the report Of the majority Of
the committee on state printing, which
provides for state printer.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
UNITE AGAINST STANDARD OIL
Independent Oil Producers and Re.
finerS Form Association.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Independent
crude oil producers and refners from
Kansas, Illinois and Indiana have
Joined in the formation here of an or
ganization of defense against the
Standard Oil Company. The new or
ganization is to be known as the Ma
tional Crude Oil Producers Associa-
ton. Headquarters will be in Chica-
go. One Of the chief objects Of the
organization is to prevent discrimina-
ton in freight rates.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-03-04
IRRIGATION BILL
Passed by House With Only One
Negative Vote.

Negative Vote.
Olympia, March 1.-The house has
passed the irrigation measure which
has met with the approval of the Uni
ted States engineers and the interior
department at the national capital.
There were rs votes in favor of the
measure and against. Eighteen were
absent.
Olympia, March 2.-The senate has
passed the hose irrigation bill by a
vote of 33 to O.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
Boston Items.

Our farmers are enjoying a rezt, since
the shower.
Print Cole spent Sunday with VIII
Pieison.
Anna Cones, Nelson Williams, jim
Owens and carson Cones took advant-
age OF the excursion and went TO
Nevada Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Ora Means, Misses Mabel
Mann, Marie Clark and Messrs Jess
Mann and Will Schoap spent Sunday at
A II Joyces,
Andrew Horrah, Dinger Oldham,
Harry Boss and Chss Rist were in our
city Sunday.
Will and Whiskers Ovens made q
business trip to Pittsburg the first oI
the week
Mr. aud Mrs Ollie Cones moved tc
Lamar Thursday.
/ Mrs. X. NJ. Box went to the Territor,
Thursday where she will spend few
weeks visiting her son Chas Box.
Summer Harrington is on the sick lis
( this week.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
Farmers Union.

Jack Stansbury vas visiting his
fatherin-law Mr. Weston aud his broth
er-in-law Fred Rex last week.
". {. Kyle had calf to choke to
death on an apple last week
Mrs. Wm, Kaderey visited With Mrs.
a. a. Moore Sunday.
There will be matched game of
base bail at Mr.. French's next Sunday
evening.
Some of the Malty base ball boys are
having new suits made to order. Ne
think they sill be blue.
VIM. Kaderly spent Sunday over in
the Esrom settlement.
VIM. Kadsrly hauled load Of cement
and laths out from jasper Saturday for
W. c, Kyle.
Art Moore took a pleasure trip to
Webb City last week where no expects
to spend few days with his brother
George.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
TEMPERANCE COLUMN
, Conducted by the ". c. T. L.

The District Convention will be held
this year at Adrain, Aug. %, 20 and 30
Jasper County will be well represented
and we expect to have good reports.
Esery union Is expected ito send dele
gates and Adrian knows how TO enter
tain the convention SO all will have a
good time,
Tho W. G. L. Z. have had 50 much
10 encourage Tho great reform work
has been taken up 80 earnestly 10y our
brothers, The sentiment against Sun
day openings and fake hotels, and
gambling have been aroused to sur
prising degree and a union Of our forces
will certainly bring about the long de-
sired reform. BE sure and go 10 the
convention and rejoice together.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
Zion Items.

The home Of Mr.. Garrett Magers was
the scene Of much CAVITY Saturday ey.
ening. large crowd Vf young folks
were invited in TO help his sou Hugh,
celebrate his 18th birthday. The
house was beautifully decorated in pur-
pie asiors aud pink iouch-me-nots aud
the yard in Chinese lanterns. The eV-
ening was spent 10 games and music.
Guy and Ollie Nixon delighted the
crowd with several fine selections 90
the harp and organ, Guy playing the
accompaniment. Ice cream and cake
were served during the evening. The
crowd departed at late hour wishing
Hugh many more happy birthdays.
Frank Magers lett Tuesday for St.
Louis after few days risis with rela-
tives and friends
Dora Burns Of Jasper visited wit h
Beruice Hubbard Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr. Ballard bought couple loads Of
Of corn Of Mr.. Covert Tuesday.
Stella Vincent and Stella Covert Wis
tied with Lula Tunnel one day last
week,
Oscar White visited in Carthag e
Monday
A party was given at Mr.. Keith's
Monday evening \ large crowd was
present and report 40 enjoyable time.
Mrs Keiih's mother, Mrs. Rogers Of
Webb City, is visiting with her this
voek
Fishing is the order Of tho day in
this vicinity nowadays or at least you
would think SO if you could see Mr..
Sanford and sir. Covert going towards
the creek nearly every day with their
fishing poles and returning with a
string Of bass all weighing from ~ to
lbs each.
James Covert Of Webb City is Wis
iug his uncle c. a Covert this week
A crowd OF young people very pleas
antly surprised Lula Tunnel Wedues-
day evening. They met half mile
north Of her home and went in on her
10 body. Lula soon leaves US to take
up her duties as "schooi marm". Her
school is fifty miles north OF here.
Mr. Sanford made a purchase Of a
new driving horse Tuesday.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
In Memory OF hrs. Holmes.

Mother Holmes was laid to rest 10 the
Dunkard church yard. While her body
lies mouldering in the clay her spirit is
safe at home.
She was faithful mother, kind and
dear,
Whose precious voice we once could
hear.
She has left this battlefield Of care
and pain,
But some sweet day well meet again.
Her race is run, her work well doae
She has oyertopped the mountain,
And reached the vale below.
o welcomed o welcome! and 10! she
passed the gate,
She seen the open door--A fairer home
beyond.
Then she bade farewell and left this
world behind.
Aud entered the golden city beyond
this vale of tears.
There with loved ones ever ardent aud
true.
Sle beckons 70 thoso be.ow.
To come 10 the realms above.
But she has left Us here to mourn,
Our rHce is not quite run.
by and by we'll be called,
One by one we'll follow on.
To meet her where she lives in eternal
glory like nights gems,
Sit around the silvery moon.
She lives 10 glory like the sou,
And waved thou art we'll done.
b. S. c.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
Dewey

The rain Sunday interfered with
Sabbath school but some OF the Dewey
ties attended Sheridan in the afternoon.
Miss Nell Wall is taking painting
lessons Of Miss Swing while the latter
is visiting here.
Misses Gertie and Grace Owings Anna
and Grace WampIer and Bertha Thomp.
son spent Thursday in Deweytowu.
Mrs Maddox is on the sick list.
The throshing machine is at Busters.
Dir. Carter is going to move to Webb
City.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17

to work with a light harrow aud pro-
duce smooth surface on top. BE sure
to pulverize the soil With a cultivator
or disc harrow.and then work the soil
with harrow, drag or roller until per-
feet seed beo is secured.
The next letter will treat Of the in-
ooulaiion Of the soil. sowing the seed
and curing the;hay.
Gro. B. ELLIS,
Secretary Board Of Agriculture
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
Flour Feed and Coal in any
quantity at Jasper Elevator.

HpI'I ~ NTrOuSDd
The public is aroused to knowledge
OF the curative merits Of that great med.
icinal tonic, Electric Bitter,s for sick
stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary II.
Walters, OF 5lG st Clair Ave-, Colum-
bus, o., writes: "For several months. |
was given up to die. had fever and
ague, my nerves were wrecked; could
not sleep. aud my stomach was so weak
from useless doctors drugs, that could
not eat. Soon after beginning to tako
Electric Bitters, obtained relief, and
in short time was entirely cured"
Guaranteed at Webb Bros. drug store
price 5Oc
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
Buy your Fl a t Of
Joyce & Lee.
Partnership Formed.

| wish to thank my many patrons for
past fayors and wish to announce that
owing to my increased practice ha ye
associated with me DIR W II Knott who
is not stranger to most of Jasper. In
forming this partnership we will be
better able to care for the office prac-
tice as one Of us will be in the Office
all tho time. b. A, GooDINd, NJ. d.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
r7isndIsh Suffering

Is often caused by sores, ulcers and eau.
GERS, that eat away your skin. VIM.
Bedell, Of Flat Rock, Mich, says: 81
have used Bucklen's Arnioa Salve, for
Ulcers, Sores and Cancers. 1t .is the
best healing dressing ever found,
Soothds and heals cuts, burns and
scalds. 25c at Webb Bros drug store
guaranteed
The Jasper news., 1905-08-17
Notice

All who are indebted to me are
requested to call and settle same at once.
MRS G L CAMPBELL,
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-10-13
Sugar Grove.

J. II. Porter is on the sick list.
viii Lamb went To Marion Monday.
John Baker, Of Admission. No. Is her,
on a visit.
Robt vanhooscr visited ]. ". Porter
Wednesday.
II, n. Lamb and wife visited at lror
Hill Sunday.
Protac,cd meeting begins here sun,
day evening.
r.. l.. corlcy was a guest Of Geo.
Roberts Sunday.
+, l.. Lemon sold a fine COW 10 Con.
ger q Travis this week.
Ms. J. A. Pickens visited Mn. 2.
/. Travis Tuesday afternoon.
DR.. Wallace. u Blaekfori. yisitcl
his brother. viii Wallace. sunday
afternoon.
J. A. Pickens purchased new wag
on and surrey from rina. Babb Compa.
ny Monday,