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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
JOSEPH JEFFERSON
BREATHES HIS LAST

West Palm Beach, Fla, April "a
Joseph Jefferson, the eminent actor,
died at his home, 'The Reefs, at
Palm Beach, at 6:15 last evening. Tho
end came after day Of unconscious
ness and after heroic struggle Of
days, which had exhausted his vital
ity. At his deathbed were his wife,
his sons, Charles B. and Frank Jeffer-
son, his nurse, Miss Mabel Bingham,
DR.. r. B. Potter and his faithful old
servant, Carl Kettler.
The end was not q surprise to, his
family.
Joseph Jefferson was born in Phila-
delphia February 30, 1929. His grand
father, Joseph Jefferson, was an Eng
lish actor Of some celebrity who emil
grated to the United States in 1895.
His mother was Mrs. Burke, q VOCAL
ist. He was the con of Joseph Jeffer-
son, also an actor. He went upon the
stage very early and rose rapidly in
the profession, having q wide range as
a comedian. His first appearance was
as the child in "Pizarro.." In l843,
after his fathers death, he joined q
party Of strolling players who appeared
in Texas and followed the United States
army into Mexico. For some time he
played in minor theaters, and later
with better companies. Soon he be-
came known as q good stock actor.
He first became prominent as Asa
Trenchard in "Our American Cousin"
beginning October IS, 1853, at Laura
Keene's theater, New York. and con-
tinuing 100 consecutive nights. Later,
his notable parts were Newman Noggs
in Nicholas Nickleby," Caleb Plum
mer in "Cricket on the HEARTH" DR..
Panglass in 'The Heir at Law" Bob
Acres in "The Rials," DR.. Ollapod in
"The Poor Gentleman" and especially
Rip Van Wrinkle, in which role he has
appeared in every important city in
the United States. This character Mr..
jefferson made peculiarly his own.
playing it almost exclusively during
his last years ON the stage. Besides
appearing repeatedly in all the cities
Of this country, he has toured England
and Australia. In retirement he was
an enthusiastic angler and painter.
several of his productions having at
tracted much attention. He has also
contributed several articles to maya
zines. He owned sugar plantation
in Louisiana, where he wac accustomed
to spend his winters when not upon
the stage. He was also the owner OF
q fine farm in New Jersey.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
FAULT NOT AL m Law.


Sss~ SsosG NOWWtSS400 oooa rl0re
Power Than Is used.
Washington, April s6.-The ar,.t.
committee on interstate commerce ~
resumed the hearing Of the r,ilroad
rate question. Walker d. Hinea. For.
merry OF the Louisville and Nashvilla
Railroad Company. appeared before q
70 give an opinion on tho subject H.
said in part: 0
There 10 in the present law da1,r,t.
provision tor tho correction by thu
oouIa OF every unreasonable or unjust
y discriminatory rate, with speoial
provision for tho speedy disposition al
ali such cases and with special provi !.
SION to prevent any delay ON account
OF appeals by the carrier. Therefore
the widely prevailing impression that
under the present law carriers NAV
at their pleasure and without control
charge unreasonably high and uniustiv
discriminating rates, 10 thoroughly er.
roneous.
ION the other hand, everv rata
charged oy the carrier is subject to the
direct and effecsiye control Of the
courts OF the United States prevent
such rates from violating the interstate
commerce law in any respect. It lie
the courts, and not, as frequently
claimed, the carriers, who are the
judges of what is reasonable under the
law.
THE numerous failures Of the com
mission in litigation have been due to
any defect in the law, but have been
due invariably either to the commits
sion's adoption of Illegal methods or to
the commissions mistaken oondemna.
ton OF practices not prohi bited by law.
An additional remedy of considera-
BILE importance which is exercised from
time to time and which doubtless
could be exercised much more freely if
Its use were encouraged is that where
by the commission may award repara-
ton to any person agrieved by the car
riers charging an unlawful rate.
Notwithstanding the interstate
commerce act provides a definite and
practical method of correcting all un-
lawful rates, there is undoubtedly q
somewhat general impression that the
act is absolutely worthless. This
opinion is undoubtedly due to repeated
public declarations by the interstate
commerce comission and it's members
that under the present law the carriers
are utterly beyond any control as to
the interstate commerce."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
PARTIAL HOME RULE
|NEW. CONSTITUTION FOR THE
TRAnsVAAL.
Draft OF the Documenf HAS seen
fssde public In loadon- Resiric.
Hons In Reesrd to Financial
heasnres end Colosed popuIa-
1lon.

London, April 26.-The draft OF the
new TFansvaal constitution has been
Issued. It provides for q progressive
assembly consisting Of lieutenant gov.
efnor, nix to nine official nembers and
thirty TO thirty five elected members.
Every burgher and all members Of the
irst volkmaad. az we'll as all white
males Of British birth occupying prem
ises at annual rental of not less than
500 or having capital to the value Of
5000, unless convicted Of treason since
May 81, 1902, or Of murder, unless
they have obtained free pardon, are
eligible.
A commission will divide the Trans-
vaal into electoral districts. Debates
in the assembly will be carried on in
English, but the president of the volks-
Rad may permit member to use the
Dutch language. Financial measures
must be recommended to the assembly
by the governor, and no part of the
revenue may be appropriated without
his authority. Colonial Secretary Lit
tleton says the time is not yet ripe to
grant full self government.
In regard to the colored population
not being directly represented in the
volksraad. any bill subjecting them to
special disability or restriction must
have the sanction of the home govern
ment before it becomes operative. Sim
liar constitutional changes cannot be
extended to the Orange river colony
Immediately because the industrial
and economic conditions there do not
80 urgently demand them.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29

Seattle. April s6.-According to an
nouncement Of the local branch Of the
government land ONCE. the tract Of
land lying six miles north Of the Out
nault Indian observation in Jefferson
county, and comprising So, 900 azores
in area, will on July IS be thrown
open 10 settlement.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
Buffalo Herd for Oklahoma.

Missoula, Mont, April 26.-Thirty-
five head Of buffalo have just been
shipped from Arlee by NJ. Miller. who
sends them to q point in Oklahoma
about 800 miles south Of Kansas City.
The animals are from the famous Pab-
10 herd, the largest in the world. The
animals shipped were all adults and
an exceptionally fine lot.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29

Circular St0C3 0ofus
The accompanying ground moor ana
cross section plans are for circular
barn 72 feet In diameter. The base
ment walls are of concrete, feet high
and IL inches thick. The posts OF the
superstructure are 16 feet high. The
frame can all be constructed by splic-
ing pinch planking. The basement
provides room for 20 cows, Is horses
and one box stall. Other box stalls
may be built near the silo, which oc-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
Electric Line From Boise.

Boise, Idaho, April 26.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for the con-
struction Of an electric railway line in
the Boise valley reaching to CALDWELL,
thirty-tw miles from Boi3e, and the
Pearl mining camp, twenty five miles.
This will be the first electric line in
Southern Idaho.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
Ration for Horses.

Experimental feeding In the United
States army has resulted In establish
ing the following ration Of forage
for horses: Twelve pounds Of oats
and fourteen pounds Of hay every
day, with 4 salted bran mash twice
4 week. This may be the best way
to feed an army horse, but shipper
who wants to put high stopper IN
condition for the market usually feeds
him all he win eat Of Z steam-cooked
mixture made up Of one part cracked
corn. one part Of oats, two paris bran
and ons,hah part whole daxseed. An.
.expesdenced feeda; says this ration.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
Signed Antt.Labor LEGISLATION.

Signed Antt.LabOr LEGISLATION.
Denver, April 24.-3overnor Ne.
Donald has signed the anti boyoott bill
passed at the late session of the legisla-
ture. This measure was strongly ad-
vocated by the Citizens Alliance and
was vigorously opposed by labor organ
izations. Violation Of its provisions il
punishable by fine or imprisonment o.
both.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
urcuit Judge Thaver Dead.

q. Suu9S mayer Dead.
Thano louis, April 25.-Amos Madden
the eiah. United States circuit Judge Of
hon. shth judicial circuit, died az his
Of fon nere last night, after an illness
wrote :. months, aged 81 years. He
conn .ae opinion of the United States
carit,s" , appeals in the Northern &c.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29

to hang the bag on. Make hole
three inches from top large enough to
hang on nail, then drive nail in post
on side OF barn. hang up the firkin,
fasten bag to It, and You are ready to
shovel in the grain.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29

Olympia, April 26.-S. g. Cosgrove,
OF PsmerDy, has been appointed re-
gent Of the state univeGsity at Seattle,
succeeding Richard Winsor. Of Seattle,
whose term expired in March.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
TURBINES rOR NAVY.
Boaed OF Construction Recommends
New Type OF Engines.

Washington, April 24.-The naval
board Of construction has recommend
ed to the department the acceptance OF
the bids Of .he Fore River Company,
Quincy, Mass, for tho building OF two
Of tho scout cruisers. and the Bath Iron
Works, Of Bath, Me-. for the third.
They recommend that two OF the cTuis-
era be- fitted with turbine engines and
the third with recipr0cating engines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
Simple Bag Holder

Simple Bag Holder.
Take q frkin. Take out the bot.
tom, drive three. wire nails from the
inside, three inches from the bottom,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29

Spokane, April 24.-Floyd 8. Dag
gett, city comptroller, has been nomi-
mated for mayor by the Democratic
city convention. The nomination was
by acclamation. 81. L. Lillieathal
has fled his petition with the CLERK 10
run on an independent ticket. The Pc
tition number 1, 200 names.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29
CANNOT AGREE ON
EXCLUSION TREATY

Washington, April 27.-Negotiations
between the United States and China
for treaty restricting the immigration
of Chinese to this country have been
practically abandoned. It has been
found impossible by the representatives
of the two governments to reach q
common ground Of agreement. The
whole subject, therefore. is being held
in allegiance until W. W. Rockhill, the
recently appointed minister Of the
United States to China, shall arrive in
Peking. 1t is expected that he will
take the matter up directly with. the
Chinese government.
When WI Ting Fang was minister of
China to this capital he made an ex-
haustive study. of the Chinese immi.
grafton question, ascertaining very
precisely, among other things, the
American point Of view. He main
tanned consistently the injustice of the
restrictions thrown by this government
around the immigration Of Chinese,
but was unable to accomplish any
thing in the way Of lowering the bar
riers during his sojourn here. In Chi
ma he is now in position to make it
difficult, il not absolutely impossible,
to negotiate treaty unless the conven-
ton shall have Incorporated in it GER
tain provisions for which the Chinese
government contends.
China's Position.
China is anxious to obtain in the
proposed treaty liberal definitions of
the terms merchants travellers"
and students" in order to relieve
such classes from embarrassment on
their arrival in the United States.
These GLASSES are now admitted to this
country, but the restrictions thrown
around their entrance are severe. The
immigration authorities urge the me-
cessity for such restrictions because of
the issuance by Chinese officials in
many instances Of fraudulent certifi-
Gates, indicating that coolies are ''stu-
dents" or merchants" and as such
entitled to admission The present Chi
nese minister to this country has been
inormed frankly that much Of the trou-
BILE experienced by merchants and stu
dents arises from the action of the
Chinese officials in issuing CERTIFICATES
that require investigation here.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29

barn of the same capacity as this one
could be built more cheaply.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-04-29

With hay, VIII transform thin horse
into fat sliced, high-lifsd ons, Qu3sk-
or than anything he ever nav.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
Concerning "ParsifaI"

Kansas, who is not afraid of any
thing, has developed a dramatic critic
who says things in his own way. e.
w. Howe. the polite pessimist of the
Atchison Globe, prints a paragraph In
his paper which must carry joy to the
Goths and Vandals. He says:
"The real musical critics are horri-
fed because the Globe said the first act
of 'ParsifaP concerns a man who shot
a wild goose with bow and arrow.
We still insist that no man, wild or
tame, can kill goose with bow and
arrow; and we also insist that were 1t
possible for wild man to violate the
game law. and kill goose with a bow
and arrow. 1t is not work calling an
audience together at $3.50 in the af-
ternoon to hear complaints about it.
Richard Wagner wrote 'Parsifap when
old and sick"
It demonstrates how easy It is for
the materialist to play havoc with the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
Psychic Science Lecture

DR.. Alexander J. McTvor-Tyndall,
with his insight into metaphysics, his
interesting personality and his reputa-
tion as a leader of advanced thought,
Is rapidly spreading the gospel of
psychic science. DR.. McIvor- -Tyndall's
avowed object is to show that science
and religion are really on the most
friendly terms and that the erstwhile
mystical may be made decidedly prac-
tical when we learn the inner or "oc-
cult meaning Of religious and mysti-
cal postulates.
Every human being has the inherent
right and the power to be healthy,
happy and successful" Is the slogan Of
the Psychic Scientists and the number
Of these is becoming almost as numer-
GUS as the followers Of the Christian
Scientists.
The psychic science lectures are given
every Sunday evening in Blanchard
hall. During the summer plans are on
foot to bring here many we'll known
teachers and speakers along various
new thought" lines, and it is more
than probable that Los Angeles will see
an active summer in metaphysical and
psychological investigation. DIR. Nc
Ivor-Tyndall will speak at Blanchard
hail. his subject for this evening being
who Are the Black Maglcians?" Sew
eral well known local musicians will
contribute to the enjoyment of the
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
How About Prices?

What have the managers in store for
the coming theatrical year? In par
ticular, what is to be their attitude on
the pressing question of theater prices?
Is there to be a reduction? The matter
is calling for solution not merely be-
cause present prices are objected to by
many playgoers, but because their re-
adjustment is suggested by that prac
tical arbiter, the managers pocket
book.
Lower prices for seats in theaters are
inevitable, and the signs of this have
been unusually plentiful this season.
The enormous size of New York's thea
ter-going public-due in part, to the
citys immense floating population and
the amusement seekers from the
suburbs-has blinded managers to ex-
pedlency as well as to justice. They
are now not only asking prices of ad-
mission far beyond the worth of soma
of their attractions, but they are actu-
ally depressing the dramatic value Of
those attractions. In plain English, no
average theater ticket Is worth $2-not
even when the stage Is crowded with
extensive costumes and properties and
around. Even though the supply of
theater-goers in New York Is practical
ly unlimited the demand for seats at 81
is distinctly limited, too, in way which
has made 1t difficult to keep the thea
ters full.
| In word, the theatrical powers that
be" have these two years past faced the
practical question of either lowering
their prices or improving their attrac-
tions. They have apparently chosen
the latter alternative in so far as add
| ing to the expensiveness of their pro-
ductions and attempting to attract the
elusive dollars by novelty of effect in
scenery, costume and so forth.
If lower prices come soon it will be
the immediate influence of the Hippo
drome that brings them. This huge
theater with it's unique performances
and two daily audiences aggregating
almost 10000 persons at cheap prices,
has been both an object lesson to the
public and an "eye opener" to the man
ayers as to what can be bought in
amusement at from 25 cents to 81. 1t
will not do to say that the big scale of
the Hippodrome auditorium makes It
no criterion for a smaller house, for the
Hippodrome stage is in proportion huge
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
What the TheaterS Are Offering This Week

ular matinees will be held Thursday
and Saturday.
BURBANK THBATER-Ella Wheel
er Wilcox and Luscombe Searches fa-
nous play "Mizpah" will be the offer
ing of the Burbank Stock company for
the week beginning this afternoon. It
was at the written request OF over 22O0
regular Burbank patrons that Manager
Morosco acquiesced to the coming pro-
duction. The management has espe-
cially engaged Lillian Lamson to play
the trying role Of Queen Vashti. Miss
Lamson's splendid emotional ability
will stand her in good stead in this
character, for it is one of the most
difficult to portray in the entire piece.
William Bernard, II. J. CHM, Raymond
Manion and Monda Glendower have
become members of the Burbank Stock
company since the last "Mizpah" pre-
sentation and during the coming week
will be seen to decided advantage.
Blanche Hall will portray Esther, the
Jewish maid, while William Desmond
will be seen as King Ahasureus. The
usual matinees will be given today and
next Saturday, and in spite of the un-
usual Importance of the Offering the
regular Burbank prices will prevail.
ORPHEUM - John Ford, Mayme
Gehrue and the "Ten Daisy Girls" will
bring to the Orpheum next week one OF
the largest and most dashing acts now
on the vaudeville stage. William
Gould, one of Broadway's favorite
singing comedians, will introduce some
new laughing matters of his own de-
vising, in which he will be assisted
by Valeska Suratt. Smith and Cook.
1.-TWO Millionaires," will present some
rapid-fire dialogue. Fred Hurd will
give exhibitions of dlgital dexterity
sent a decided novelty in their expert
manipulation of the lariat. La Jolie
Titcomb, the Empire City quartet and
the Merrills in their bicycle act will
be seen again, and new motion pic
lures will complete the bill.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-"Across
the Pacific" a tale of life and death
on the firing line in the Philippines.
will be the bill at the Grand opera
house next week. For the production
of this piece the Ulrich Stock COM
pany will be especially strengthened,
and feature of the week will be the
military coloring lent to the staging by
the presence of the crack drill corps
of Company c, National. Guards.
ACROSS the Pacific" is one of the most
and is full of action from beginning
.s..Es..S E*NE.s x*T-ESETEs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
Benefit at BeLascO

The monster benefit which is to be
held at the Belasco theater next Fri
day afternoon will bring to the mind
of the public that army of unseen
workers who labor in the mysterious
realm behind the scenes" to bring
about the illusions of the mimic world
Those who deal out the thunder and
lightning and who every evening build
mansions or huts or forests or cities,
have banded themselves together, and
1t is with the idea Of financing their
new Los Angeles lodge that the bene-
fit is arranged.
The Theatrical Mechanical associa-
ton, which is the technical name for
the organization Of these gods, Is a
national institution and has been in
existence a quarter Of a century. The
local branch is only three months old,
and it already has over 100 members.
All Of the theaters in the city are rep
resented in it's membership and nearly
all will be represented on the Belasco
stage next Friday at the benefit.
The Grand opera house will furnish
sketch played by Richard Buhler
and Louise Orendorf, called "The
Cracksman." William Desmond and
Blanche Hall will be present from the
Burbank and offer scene from "Miz-
pah" Also from the Burbank Henry
Stockbridge and Dot Bernard will pre-
sent a comedy in one act. White Whit
tlesey will represent the Be1asco. The
Orpheum will lend the services of the
Empire City quartet and La Jolie Tit
comb. Raymond Teal, Hugh Emmett
and Lillian Melburne will be present
from the Casino and O'Brien and West
and Mary C. Meade will take part,
representing the generosity of the
Fischer's. Thus all the leading men
Of the city will be together in one
afternoons performance, and matinee
girls can meet and compare them. In
all seriousness it will furnish a pro-
gram of rare excellence and be one
of the biggest benefits ever given in
this city. The performance will be
continuous and is expected to last from
2 o'clock until 6. ,.,f
The Theatrical Mechanical, associa-
tion is a benevolent organization
worthy of the assistance of the public.
and this fact Is calculated to make the
afternoon additionally attractive to
those who love to think that the money
they are spending for amusement is to
be devoted to mitigating suffering and
misfortune rather than to fatten the
purse of some manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25

THE theatrical season Of Los An
geles has practically closed, for
with the exception of White Whit
tlesey. whose engagement at the Belas-
co lasts short time longer, the city
is left in the hands of the local play
ers. Until next fall the managers OF
the playhouses will spend most OF
their time figuring how to keep down
expenses to within the limit OF the re-
ceipts.
Last season in Los Angeles, so far
as the travelling stars were con-
cerned, was not one of exceptional
brightness, although It brought across
the country some such genuine lumin-
aries as Mrs. Fiske, Blanche Bates
John Drew and Nat Goodwin. Some
others may be mentioned in this class
as being worth seeing at the admis-
sion price charged, but for the most
part the stock companies we're depended
upon to furnish full value.
Last season marked the actual erec-
tion of one high class theater-the Be-
lasco-and the opening of several
cheaper priced playhouses. 1t also
saw several theaters built on paper
and all those of this class, strange to
say, were like the fish that got away
more magnificent and wonderful than
anything ever seen.
Building theaters on paper Is ap-
parently so entertaining a pastime that
already several are we'll under way
for next season. How far they will
get is left to time or to the imagina-
tion of the public. Chief among these
ventures stand the Majestic theater
which is, according to the present
plans, to be built on Broadway, neal
Fifth street, and a new theater under
the course of its paper construction
for Main street, near Third.
There are some indications that the
anti-syndicate trust which the Belas'
co-Fiske combination has formed ir
New York, will find home some
where in Los Angeles, but their plans
are necessarily somewhat under cover
and all statements concerning theil
movements are still to be confirmed
by the movers. At any rate this latest
phase of the theatrical situation will
mean competition, and there is every
reason to believe Los Angeles is to be
benefited thereby.