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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
STREET CORNER PHONES.


To Be Scattered Around the Streets Of
Cities Like Letter Boxes.
It has been only a few years since
the installation of the first public tele-
phone, but now that feature of the
business is one of the most popular as
well as the most profitable Of the sew
eral different departments maintained
in connection with the up-to-date tele-
phone plant. This particular line has
been cultivated and nourished until at
the present time there are no less
than 10000 Of these public stations in
this country, says the Philadelphia
Record. They are to be found in near
" all drug stores and similar estab-
lishments in the large cities as well
as the hotel and theater Hobbies, and,
in fact, all -freQuented places.
This applies to the business section
Of the cities to a very great degree,
for the reason that suitable places in
the residential sections for pay sta
lions are difficult to secure, but it is
the desire of the telephone companies
to offer the most liberal accommoda-
tons Of this character and the prob
lem of increasing the number Of pub
lie stations in the residence portions
Of the cities is a matter which has
been given some considerable atten-
ton.
With this view in end, there Is
about to be introduced into a number
of the larger cities a street corner
telephone service, which will not only
be the means of affording great ac-
commodations to the persons living In
the vicinity, but will also In a great
measure be the means Of breaking
up the practice Of annoyance to which
subscribers are subjected from their
neighbors using the instruments in
emergencies.
These instruments have been In ex-
perimental use In the city Of Bridge
port, Conn, for some time, in order
to ascertain their value In practice,
and the result was very encouraging,
and AZ stated above, their use Will
b extended at once.
All types OF the street installation
are quite inconspicuous. The stations
arc all keyless, and upon opening the
door there win be found q standard
pay station Of the gravity type, which
means that the operation Of the In
|strument II almost automat1c. there
being no bel1s. 70 ring Or buttons 70
pre-. 4 difoctoGy = found hanging
On fho iunide of the door and the -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
PASSING or the PASS.
Railroads Take Another Step To~,.-a
cAdln0 Free list

.s' OS snS An0iher Step Toward
cAdlno Free List.
spokane, May 29.-A special - -.
Spokesman Review from Chic..c -. ~
free passes are to be entirely ahoi.
isned on the Northera Pacific Graz
Nortnern and Burlington and BurIirs'
eon systems in the near futnre. acco-S .
ing 20 information which has le.ksd
out mere from authentic sourca. ths
only persons who win get free r...ss
oeing employees Of the railroads.
witnesses in the courts or elsewhere
tor the railroads will be classed n am.
pioyes Tor the purposes Of the order.
just when the general order will On
lntno effect is not known. but II NAV
come any day. ALI annual paasea nov
out In the state Of Washington viii ha
called In by June s, because az the o.
ing INTO effect on June 8 of the new
railroad commission law of that STATE
which forbids giving of free transpor-
saslon to any person except railroad
employees.
Inc order, as nnw contemplated.
WILL be q sweeping one. Hundreds Of
annual passes will be wiped out in a
single day. 1t is estimated that the
vast majority Of judges, members Of
the Legislature and taxing officials in
the states through which the three
roads run are now enjoying free trans
portation privileges.
1t is claimed that, as general rule.
the railroads have observed the terms
OF the Elkins law, passed about two
years ago, which forbids the furnish
ing OF free transportation to shippers
engaged IN Interstate commerce. The
passage OF that law relieved the rail-
roads of the burden Of carrying q vast
number Of people free of charge, but
the new order, as now contemplated.
will abolish the evil entirely.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
riusT PUBLISH INGREDIENTS.
Attorney General Uphoids rood Com
missloner'S Construction.

Olympia, June 1.-The attorney
General has decided that Food Commits
sinners L. Davies 10 right in his con-
struction Of the pure food law that
takea effect juno and that all 1000
r.cLaoea must have stenciled on the
outside the names OF the ingredienSs'
or component parts Of the contents.
The ruling will be far reaching u
-. eject on manufacturers who u
nearly every instance object 70 puo-
li.hine the formula Of their producss'
end it q uoagible that II the courts up-
hold this construction OF tne Nv s 49,
manufacturers will witndraw snea1
prnducts from the market q sne ssAse'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
FIRST Word FOR PEACE
MUST come FROM CAR

washington, June 1.-"Until some
Sofd Of peace comes out of Tsarskoe-
'elo' Nippon has but to fight on"
ins eplgrammstic remark of Mr..
lahanlrs the Japanese minister, made
T ni'n TIE details of the victory of the
Japanese fleet before him, accurately
Se'S lorth, not only his opinion but, it
oelieVed, that of the Washington
auu O.ner neutral gov ernments repre-
t ba..1 mere regarding the effect of the
ta '..e IN Russia's policy. Whether
d suun' Uasslni, the Russian ambassa-
W. VIII be the bearer of the fateful
m mO:u when he sees the president re-
j. "4iS 70 90 seen, but the ambassador,
da,. conversation with a correspon-
s sou. ol the Associated Press, was more
w npnatlc than at any time since the
so as was declared that the war would
s s0v W Indefinitely. While admitting
naa . ne would see the president in the
eno os -" Gays and have long confer
boss. VI 'ne general situation, the am
Of a" strongly discourages any hope
VI an early peace.
a lucy Tor Ships. Not indemnify.
Do ssrnaps after Liaoyang there was
tbe, ss'Iolnty Of peace. 1 will not say
tims ' was not an idea of peace at that
afte, -. 10 certain quarters, but now,
In the crushing defeat. never. The
can I nsss talk of indemnity. Russia
Inc ~ vssser use this money in tho build
uo y vi another fleet. Certainly this i
tata ue umeiwhen Russia can afford 70
II =; up the question of pecae."
Russ;s .n's apparent determination Of
astso ,a 70 continule in the face of dis
Discus us defeats on land and sea which
pos as att this time from takine anv
snos W 4. steps toward Offering sssist.
an un a the oelliserants in coming to
hovasossar "a It is believed here .
extent Os ., agents, has learned the full
pros ci 81 her losses, she may be an.
hopes ssa. regarding peace with some
Its sn .aas overtures will be waloomed.
this Pow an opportunity for which
inment is Watchinp
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
Taking OF PEACE
90 &>-~----
CONFERENCE IS Held AT The
White House.
president Has a Long conference
with the japanese minister by
nooointment, but Are NOT CIV
. out-TO Talk with Ofher
diplomats Later.

Uosbington, May 3O.-Qulck 10 re-
.be fsr-reaching effect of Admiral
slnoo,.vensky's disastrous defeat in the
hO. oon straits, and in keeping with bis
hOl0 S;so announced long time ago to
plO au in his power to bring the bellig-
90 a. in the far East to direct negotia-
e aus at the proper time, President
I nDoove]t last night received by spe.
h wv annointment M. Takahira, the
T J"orose minister, and a conference
s'lIowed for the greater part of the
lO' "u;no Mr.. Takahira called at the
Wb;ta House shortly after 9 O'Clock
WI. was Immediately received. Earlier
=; IN, the day the minister had called and
If, for the president the report of the
h .9,r later given out at the legation.
O Sir Mortimer Durand, the British
.uhossador, who is just back from
Tandon where he was received by the
hing May IS, will lunch with the pres
;don. tomorrow, when the whole stu
stiou will be thoroughly discussed.
Court Cassini, the Russian ambassa-
dor said last night that he expected to
600 the president before the week is
over and Baron Sternberg, the Ger
man ambassador, who was early at the
Russian embassy yesterday, where he
ramsined for some time in conference
with the am bassador, is constantly in
touch with the president. Through
his intimate acquaintance with Mr..
Roosevelt he is at liberty to call at
any time. The German ambassador
il observing discreet silence, but il
thoroughly posted in both the Russian
and Japanese point of view as repre-.
seuted here, and stands ready to give
the president all the assistance possible
Results Not Given Out.
The result of the conference at the
White House last night could not be
obtained, but it is understood the min
ister assured the president that he had
received official advices of the over
whelming character of the Japanese
victory.
The promptness with which Wash.
ington has been able to furnish the
world with the first news Of the great
tattle is due primarily to the intima-
ton conveyed to the American diplo.
matte, consular and naval officials
abroad that the president desired
prompt and full details of the impend.
ing naval battle at the earliest posi-
bic moment.
The conference of Mr.. Takahirva al
the White House last night was not
generally known here. At the inter.
ested embassies and legations during
the evencing the opinion was firmly
expressed that President Roosevelt
would undoubtedly lead the neutral
nations in the effort to bring about
peace. In last nights conference it is
thought that the presidents first object
was to ascertain on what basis Japan
could discuss the question of peace.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03

Human Scrubbin2 Harness.
The human scrubbing machine IL the
latest achievement of the American In.
ventor. There have been many con.
trivances offered to facilitate the ardu.
GUS task of floor scrubbing, but none
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
Races at Victori..

defeated a.; B. c., May ae.-stanford
streak nv siceoria in four-oared Ian
and the IIo; oy a length and q half
sianior TvT;asersisy Of Washington beat
Victoria four by two isneth. '
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
Ready for Him.

Good morning, SIR" began the long
haired visitor with the roll Of manu-
script II see you've got your window
open; that's d sign that spring Is here.
Now"
NO." interrupted the editor. glazing
at him significantly, ITS sign that
the spring poet is Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03

Double Lid On Suit Case.
No matter how carefully a trunk 10
packed. tho thing which IL wanted
drst from it IL always on the bottom
BY some strange decree Of fate. In
this case In order to secure the desir-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
Tho Hurry-Upa

Citiman-I guess you fellows living
In the country are delighted to get
chance to run around in the fresh air
these mornings.
Subbubs-Run around? Huh! Most
Of our running is right stra1ght through
the fresh air to the station PhAadel-
phia Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
One Big Slice.

One Big Slice.
It II quite stunt at Halloween
parties and children's gatherings to
pare an apple in such manner that
the pairing presents the appearance Of
one long ribbon. Tradition has It that
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03

of them has ever achieved the distinc-
ton in the way of novelty attained by
the device shown in the accompanying
illustration. The scrubbing contrivance
consists of large brush supported on
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03

Not EXeCt1y TT0I01u6
Bacon Did you buy any fiction on
the trains when you were south?
aDddn't have to buy any. They gave
T. .way. All the roads give away
timetables, you know.-Yonkers
Sta tesman.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-03
:. eariier fha refreshmente {,

The earlier the refreshments are
hroueht out, the earlier the guests win
s. home. II Z woman didn't SERVE
rsfreshmsnts, her guests would prob
ably stay al night and this = pefneps
~ reason she gives them scmsthing
70 eat.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
DEATH WINS IN
RACE WITH CAR
JOHN A. G00DLlN DIES ON
WAY TO HOSPITAL
Pacific Electric Coach on Santa Ana
Line Manges a Pedestrian
Identified by His
Brother

Confused by the brilliant rays
from the headlight of an in
bound Santa Ana Pacific Electric car
John A. Goodlin, deliberately walked in
front Of the speeding coach and was
almost instantly killed last evening
shortly before o'clock.
According to the motorman of the
car, the man was leaning against pole
between the double tracks when first
seen. When the car was nearly upon
him he stepped on the tracks for a mo-
ment and hesitated. AS he was about
to leave the tracks the car struck him,
injuring him fatally.
Though the motorman did his best to
stop the car his efforts were of no avail,
as the victim made the fatal move
when the coach was within few yards
of him. The car had passed over the
mans left leg and had bruised and
mangled the body.
Goodlin, still unconscious, was placed
on the car ana an effort was made to
reach Los Angeles before he died, but
at Watts station death came. Pre-
viously word had been sent ahead, and
when the car reached the depot at Sixth
and Main streets the doctors pro-
nounced the man dead.
Late last night the dead man was
identified by this brother James H.
Goodlln Of 60S Court street. The
brother of the deceased said that he
formerly lived at Artesia and was a
widower with four children. j. H.
Goodlin was unable to tell how his
brother came to be at Clearwater.
Pierce Bros. took charge of the body
and an inquest will be held this morn
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
NEAR To DEATH
IN MAD RUNAWAY
FRIGHTENED HORSES CAUSE
PANIC
Real Estate Dealer Has a Narrow
Escspe-Lad Saves Life of
Little sister-FaithfuI
Dog Hero

E. T.. keenan,, real estate dealer, liv-
Ing at 533 Ceres avenue, narrowly es-
capped being run over and killed yes
terday afternoon, when a team belong
ing to the Holly Butter company
Of ITO San Pedro street, frightened by
an automobile, dashed around Los An
geles street on Fifth street. As 1t
was, Keenan, was hurled from his bicy-
Gle and sustained severe bruises about
the face and body
Probably the most pathetic incident
connected with the runaway was the
injury of a spaniel dog belonging to
the driver of the wagon. Being
trained to watch the wagon while his
master delivered milk, the dog stuck
bravely to his post. until the rocking
of the wagon threw him into the
wheels. Two pieces Of skin, each about
three inches square, were torn from the
canine's back.
Taking fright at passing automobile
the team of horses started to run down
Los Angeles street from Third toward
Fifth at a furious speed. AS the team
dashed down the street they narrowly
missed several vehicles and two pedes-
TRANS.
AS the team reached Fourth an uni
Identified boy of about Is years saw the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
VICTIM STRUCK WITH BRICK
but Is Robbed-Assailant
Pleads Guilty

After Peter Anderson heard the tale
of woe from Andrew Carson, who was
calling for his brother, little Hans,
whom he had last seen in Germany I'm
their little home on the Rhine, Ander-
son could stand it no longer and he
said to Carson, Come on and I'll show
you where your brother is. Just trust
to your friend Peter, he will bring you
to your brother"
The trusting Carson believing that
Anderson had some inside information
as to the whereabouts of his long lost
brother, followed on like sheep to the
slaughter pens.
Anderson led the way into an alley
and said Nov close your eyes and
when you open them your brother will
be here"
Carson did as he was told. and the
next moment he was in dreamland.
Anderson had most inconsiderately
struck him on the head with brick.
Carson awoke i'm a few moments and
found that Anderson had gone away and
that he had taken his victims watch
with him.
Anderson pleaded guilty to a charge
of highway robbery yesterday in the
superior court and was sentenced to
remain a year on probation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
WOULD sow BARLEY IN
GRAVEYARD; is ARRESTED
PUENTE CITIZEN ACCUSED BY
NEIGHBORS
Residents Object to Use of Cemetery
as Grain Field and viii Attempt
to Have F. J. Lewis Fined-Posted
Sign Requesting Removal Of Dead

"Any person or persons having dead
relatives or friends in this graveyard
will kindly remove same at once, as the
owner desires to plant barley here"
For posting this sign and for pulling
down the fence surrounding the ceme-
terry at Puente, L. f. Lewis, one of the
best known residents of Puente, was
hailed into Justice Pierce's court yester-
day on a misdemeanor charge.
1t was brought out at the preliminary
hearing that Lewis had purchased
tract of land at Puente and that the
old cemetery of the town was included
in the tract.
Lewis wanted to get to work on his
land and started pulling down the old
fence surrounding the graveyard so
that he could SOW his barley without
being bothered by the fence.
The citizens of Puente Immediately
rose in their might and secured a tenn
porary injunction restraining Lewis
from tearing down the walls of the city
of the dead
Lewis it would seem, acted in good
faith and paid 70 the graveyard along
with the rest of the tract.
AS he did not desire to do anything
that was not in good taste he posted
the sign notifying all persons to remove
their dead.
The beneficence and generosity of
that action was not appreciated by the
citizens of Puente, and they are doing
their best to make Lewis pay fine.
1t is probable that a civil suit will re-
suit. Lewis was released on his own
recognizance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
is PLEASED WITH BULLFROG
Councilman Smith Returns From Min
ing District With Good impress
sion of Country

Councilman George A. Smith of the
Fifth ward has returned from his trip
to Goldheld and Bullfrog after 81
months absence from the city. Coun-
Gilman Smith was a member of the
committee OF the council that inspected
the water sources in the Owens river
valley and left the party at Nina to
visit his mines in the Goldheld dis
trict.
Everything is perfectly satisfactory
In Goldfield and Bullfrog," said Mr..
Smith yesterday. II found my mines
in much better shape than l had ex
pected and although | have n number
of claims and mines that are being
worked 1 have nothing for sale. [ be-
lieve that my property there will make
as good a showing as anyone's. There
will be three railroads in Bullfrog in-
side of year"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05

sides ! am man Of wealth-at my
command I'm n local bank of promi-
nence is $4,000. IT'S preposterous to
even suggest such falsehood to your
honor. Yea, it is even base blasphemy."
We'll, I have stood about all of this
that / can and you two gentlemen bet
ter decide which of you will swear
out a complaint against the other. You
are consuming too much time Of the
state" said Attorney mccormick.
1T hurts me to think that / must
prosecute" replied Wadsworth. 81 will
be satisfied If my friend will pay me
So for the damage to my Dunlap"
Here's S5 gold piece" said Cham
pion. IF you will give me $150 in
change | will call our troubles settled.
| would advise a compromise, brother
Wadsworth."
Before the impromptu judge of the
temporary new department of the po-
lice court, Wadsworth dug down in his
pocket and brought forth the S1.50.
rs that alp said Attorney McCor-
mick.
1T is," said the men in unison, both
bowling with solemn mein. Then they
departed, arm in arm, after both in
sisting politely upon being permitted
the honor of opening the door for the
other.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
City News

peril in which his little sister. who
was playing in the street, was placed.
Without heed Of his own safety the
boy dashed out into the street and
picked up the little girl just in time
to save her from being injured
AT Fifth street the team started
around the corner from Los Angeles
street east
Keenan, was riding his wheel west,
and becoming confused ran directly in
front of the dashing horses. Just Is
the frightened beasts were about %
trample him under their hoofs Kee-
mans bicycle struck the tongue of the
wagon and he was thrown TO one side.
Keenans wheel was demolished.
Immediately after being hurled from
his bicycle Keenan, was assisted to n
nearby house and medical aid was
summoned. After striking Keenan's
wheel the horses made a sharp turn
east on Fifth street and colided with
a telegraph pole hurting sixteen cans
of milk over the sidewalk and street
The team kept or their mad dash
until Fifth and Wall streets were
reached, and there Patroman ]. j.
Murphy, with the assistance of several
citizens. stopped the team and un-
hitched the horses from the overturned
wagon. Later the officer identified the
owner and the team was delivered to
his agent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05

Prosecuting Attorney Paul McCor.
mick's office in the central police sta
tion was turned into a courtroom yes.
terday afternoon for a period OF ff.
teen minutes while G. l.. Champion OF
Hotel Rangeley and Chester Wads-
worth of 9OS Central avenue, both OF
whom have been bosom friends for
many years. addressed Attorney Nc
Cormick by your honor" may II
please the court" accompanied with ali
the polite saaams that are found only
in the courtroom.
Champion and Wadsworth had acci-
dentally jostled each other in the
crowds In the vicinity of Los Angeles
street I'm a mix-up which followed, it is
said, by Champion piercing Wads-
worth's new "$5 Dunlap" with his
walkingstick.
Run PoIiteness Contest
For a moment the old time friends
stood and looked at each other, de-
hberating whether to settle their diff
ficulties on the spot or seek the as
sistance of the law. Better judgment
moved each man to inform the other
that he should consider himself under
the arrest of the other and accompany
him to the police station.
You. sir; are under my arrest" said
Champion with a profound but chilly
bow to Wadsworth.
Pardon me, but you are under my
arrest" Wadsworth told Champion, re-
turning the frosty salaam.
SO the two men boarded car and
found their way to the police station
where some one guided them into At
torney McCormick's office.
The men were soon informed that
neither was under the arrest of the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
C0UNCILMEN SHOW RESPECT
City Officials Pass Resolutions on the
Death of the Late j. p.
Davenport

Resolutions on the death of J. p
Davenport, who was killed in a street
car accident last Friday, were adopted
by the council yesterday. Mr.. Daven-
port was formerly member of the
city council, representing the Sixth
ward.
The resolutions were as follows:
Whereas, A former fellow member
of the city council. j. p. Davenport
has departed this life; therefore be it
Resolved, That by the death of ]
p. Davenport the city has lost an en-
ergetic, ambitious and loyal citizen;
the family a kind and loving husband
and father; and be it further
Resolved, That the city council
hereby extends to the family of the de.
ceased it's sincere sympathy in its
sad affliction and that a copy of these
resolutions be engrossed and sent tc
the bereaved family"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-05
BOYS ESCAPE FROM CAPToR
Attorney Arrests Lads In the Act Of
Taking His Horse, but They Garry
Out Their Plan

Finding two lads in the possession of
his horse and carriage on South Main
street last evening and i'm the act of
driving away, Attorney ]. II. Smith of
3l1 Henne building leaped into the
buggy and after arresting the boys es-
corted them to the police station.
When they reached the city Jail Smith
jumped out of the buggy and ran UP
to Desk Sergeant Mcclure, telling him
that he had two boys under arrest for
stealing his carriage. In company with
an officer Smith went out to the front
of the Jail, but no boys or carriage were
i'm sight.
After making n hasty investigation,
Smith and the officer found that the
lads had driven away and carried out
their first intentions. Officers were de-
tailed on the case, while Smith left
disconsolate for his home sol Miami
avenue.