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Proposed Amendment to the Constitution
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STAT

STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF Staten
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In obedi-
enceto an act of the Legislature approved March
for voting on q constitutional amendment at the
general election to be held on November 9th,
1906, amending the state constitution of the
State of Washington relative to water and
for the consideration of the voters OF the state
of Washington the following amendment to the
constitution of said state, article XXI, section
one of the constitution of the State of Washing
Article XXI. ''Section one ~. The use of the
waters of this state for irrigation, mining, maii-
ufacturing purposes and for the removal OF tim
Der products shall be deemed public use"
vided for the said election, the words "For pro-
posed am endment to article XXI, section one,
Of the constitution which reads: Section I. The
use of the waters of this state tor irrigation
moval of timber products shall be deemed a
public USE" against the proposed amend
ment to article XXI, section one ~ of the con-
stitution which reads: Section I. The use of
manufacturing purposes and for the removal Of
timber products shall be deemed q public use. /"
In testimony whereof 7 have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the state of Wash
Done at Olympia this FIRST day of August, A.
D., 1906.
Estate SEAL
E.. SAM H. NICHOLS,
Secretary of State for the State of Washington.
To THE VOTERS: You are hereby advised to
place an x after the question "For the Amend
ment," ETC.. or against the Amendment" etc,
as the case may be so as to express more clearly
your affirmative or negative vote.
SAM H. NICHOLS
Secretary of State
First publication, Aug II, 1906. I3t
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suit. Forest fires are worse than
they have been for several years,
and locomotives seem to be respon-
sible for many of them. The loss of
timber is serious one, health is in
jured aud al otherwise delightful
summer made very disagreeable.
Rains are now prayed for to bring a
change" In this county there have
been more fires than for years past
and very little seems to have been
done to check their spread.
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George HI. Adkins, Plaintiff,
The Heirs of the A. Barquist Estate, and al
persons unknown, if any, having or claim.
ing an interest or estate in and to the here
matter described real property, defendants.
State OF Washington to the heirs Of the A.
Barquist estate, and all persons unknown
claiming or having an interest or estate in ard
to the hereinafter described real property.
You and each of you are hereby notified that
the above named plaintiff, George H. Adkins, is
the holder of Certificate of Delinquency, num-
Der S6s, issued by the Treasurer Of San Juan
County, State OF Washington, embracing s ,ae
County, State Of Washington, and more partcu-
larly described as follows, to wit
East part of Lot number Two (2). Section -Four
az, Township Thirty-Six (36l North, Range Two
(3) West of Willamette Meridian; that said cert
6cate was issued on the 24th day OF April, A. L.
1906, for the sum of 1891 fol- the delinquen,
taxes tor the year 1901; that the amount OF saia
delinquent taxes, together with the interest, Is
in the following respective sums, to.wif:
For the year 1903, 1912 paid req, p l lSS
For For the 5ls paid pad uly
Amounting in the aggregate, with the ice ~ "
said Certificate OF Delinquency, to the sum y,
S38 81: which said several sums bear interest :.
the rate of fifteen per cent per annum from !ns
said several dates of payment, until inc Sanie
are paid. od ,o
You and each of you are hereby summoned ,s 70
appear within sixty days after the date OF INC
first publication of this notice and sammtnS
exclusive Of the date of the last puoican ,,s,
thereof to-wit within sixty days after inc . ls
day of july, A. d. 1906 in the above en. ,nnut
Court, and defend the action or pay the amour.
due, together with the interest and COSTS s,,l ~
case of your failure SO to do, plaintih Will spp
for judgment and judgment will De rer p.t ond
foreclosing the lien for said taxes, lnteies. au
costs against the real property, LANDS anu p'e~'
ses herein described. ,,on
Any pleading or process may be servea upv.
the undersigned attorney, at the address ne'e"
after mentioned. ,n,xs
Plaintiff
L. j. IRWIN, Attorney for Plaintiff. ,:u,.or
Friday Harbor, Wasnlns'o1'
Date of first publication, July II, 1900.
Date of last publication September l. l9o"
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NOTICE AND SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of the State Of w.-,
ton, in and tor the County of San Ju masnns-
George H. Adkins, Plaintiff, '' '0an'
Daniel Shaffer, and all persons unt,o, :,
having or claiming an interest or WI" Ill. II any,
and to the hereinafter described real sH.ale in
ty, defendants. 'eai proper
State of Washington to Daniel shaffer -
persons unknown Claiming or having an ;nts al
est or estate in and to the hereinafte1 Sa inter.
real property. Nesefioed
You and each ofy you are hereby no,;s.s
the above named plaintiff, George H AIN mat
the holder OF Certificate of Delinquency ns,
s ssase o o shs e
following real property, situated in San iu ,ae
County, State of Washington and NOR. a ~. Juan
larly described as follows, to-wit: ps'ucu-
Lot -Four a., Section Two (2). Township r,;.
iamette Meridian, containins IS We" seoo OF Will
that said certificate was issued on the ,Sts sses
of June. A. ID. 1906, for the sum of S2,s or way
delinquent taxes Tor the year 1902; thai the an
CUNT OF SAID delinquent taxes, together with I'M ~.
interest is in the following respective sur sne
to-wit: sums
For the year 1903, $500 paid May ~, Ion,
For the year 1904, $50, paid June Is, IooS
For the year 1905, $3.50, paid JAM ~, IooS
Amounting In the aggregate, with the fee for
$IS.o5, which said several sums bear intere. y. "
the rate OF fifteen per cent. per annum from ~. =.
said several dates of payment, until the same
are paid. ''A'e
You and each of you are hereby summoned n
appear within sixty days after the date Of ths
6rst publication of this notice and summons
exclusive of the date of the last puhlic.t;0n,
thereof to-wit, within sixty days after the as
day of July, A. d. 1906, in the above entitled
Court, and defend the action or pay the amount
due. together with the interest and costs. In
case of your failure so to do plaintiff will arplv
tor Judgment and Judgment will be rendered.
foreclosing the lien for said taxes, interest and
costs against the real property, lands and premi.
ses herein described.
Any pleading or process may be served upon
the undersigned attorney, at the address herein.
after mentioned.
GEORGE H. ADKINS,
Plaintiff
L. J. IRWIN, Attorney for Plaintiff,
Friday Harbor, Washington
Date of first publication, July II, 1906
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The qualifications of persons voting, in
addition to those provided by Law, shall be
that the person offering to vote has afili-
ated with the Republican party, or in case
the person so desiring to vote at such pri-
mary election has not in the past affiliated
with the Republican party that he sub
scribe to an oath providing among the
other requisites provided by the statutes
that he expects to and intends to affiliate
with the Republican party, and to sup
port its principles.
It is recommended that the different
precincts hold their primaries on the af
ternoon or evening of Tuesday, Sept. II,
1906, under the direction of the county
committeeman or the Republicans of the
precinct, at the usual voting places.
By order of the county central commit
tee. C. N. TUCKER, Chairman.
O. II. CULVER, Secretary.
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SHERIFF,S SALE OF REAL ESIAlb
State of Washington, 90

State of Washington,t &C.
County of San Juan o. u.of the
BY virtue of an order of sale issued ou County ~
Honorable Superior Court of San Juan q. oo CLERK
on the twelfth day of July, 1906 oy r.ante.hashi
thereof. in the case Of Charles 1. Lar eetale
versus H. c. Belt, as administrator OF 'n NJ 40
of George Nelson, deceased, ct. ai,:,,,a red
and to me, as Sheriff, directed and denvesd to
Notice is hereby given, that viii P b;dder for
sell at public auction to the highest pioI au for
cash, within the hours prescribed oy On the
Sheritf's sales, towit: At II O'CLOCK a. H. Court
18th day Of August, A. D., 1906, before r in the
House door Of said San Juan County, y,tl IL and
State ofWashington, all of the rignI t., ~. az the
interest of the said defendant H. I. per- Ne;lsou,
administrator of the estate of Ceorge dd.scrih.
deceased, ct al, in and to the following State
ed property, situated in San Juan Soun'''
of Washington, towit: .,..et ouar.
The Southeast quarter of the MOTH .he South.
ter Use. u of Ne. W and East halt OF sn t;on (I,l
east quarter (E. Of Sc: ~ OF seI North Of
Thirteen, Township (36 Thirty-siA Meridian,
Range (7) Two, West of Willamette. .ndant H.
levied on as the property OF said oele ~ George
c. Belt, as administrator of the estate ;udoment
Nelson, deceased, ct. all to satisfy JDrd dr.1oc
to One-Hundred and Fl1ey aao n
Dollars, and costs Of suit, in favor OF p'''
Dated this 18TH day of July, 1890
w. H. McCRARY, SherlHW Washington
San Juan County, It
First publication July II, 1905
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ORDER TO sHCW CAUSE

Order to show cause why certain r..,
should not be sold. eai Proper,
In the Superior Court Of the State Of W.
ton, for San Juan County. " Washing.
IN PROBATE
In the ms..ss Of the estate of William aex
Faith Helen McKeever, the adm;r;..
the estate of William McKeever. dec.s.iatrix Of
ing fled her petition herein pravine sd. has
der of sale Of certain part of the rssI ioI an Or
said decedent, for the purpose tb. estate Of
It is therefore ordered by thi. co,..
persons interested In, the estate of sa;s mat sn
McKeever appear before the said co n,a William
day, the 4th day of September. Ioo6 VI on Tues
in the forenoon of said day. at tke a. a. 10 O'clock
OF said Superior Court, al Frids,~ curt room
show cause. If any there be, wbn a ar to
should not be granted to the said sds an order
trix, to sell certain parts Of the real diomnistra
said deceased at private sale; and tha. estate Of
this order be published for TOM . y. Copy Of
weeks in the SAN JUAN IsLANDrp successive
newspaper printed and published a. weekly
Harbor, San Juan County. Wash;not,IF Friday
publication to be complete before sag said
pointed for sale. 'o Gay ap-
Dated In open Court this 10th dav .. :,
1906. VI July,
GEORGE A. JOINER
W. R. GARRErr, attorney for adm;r;..J Judge
Friday Harbor, Washington. n'Stfasriz,
First publication July IA, 1906
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Apples In European Markets

In 1901 the-U nited States shipped
1928, 800 barrels of apples. In 1866
the apple shipments reached 2, 1876, 231
barrels and 416, 266 boxes, being very
nearly double. But in 1904 the
total shipment was 3, sos, 1874 barrels,
or nearly treble the amount of 1901.
One of the problems of the American
apple grower is to ascertain how to
develop the European and Oriental
markets at figure to realize q fair
margin of profit.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
r,mb.r Lend, Act june 8, 1878
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Seattle. WASH, August 8, 1906


UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Seattle, WASH, August 5, 1906
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of
tune A. 1875 entitled "An act tor the sale OF tim
her lands in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" rs extend
ed to ali the Public Land States BY act OF August
= 1907. John Douglas, of Friday Harbor, County
Of San Juan, state of Washington, has this day
fled in this Office his sworn statement No. 1888,
for the purchase Of the Ne. u -Uf the Sc. of
Section No in Township No g III E,Ige No 70
sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural aud a, so ssssn:
Land once, at Seattle, Warrington, on Wednes-
day, the 18th day of October, 1926, 3w.,.-
He names as witnesses: Ed Allen, OF Waldron
Washington; Joseph Sweeney, Of Friday Harbor
Washington; Jas. F. King, Of Friday Harbor,
Washington; 6. b. briggs, OF FRIDAY HarDof,
Washington.
Any and ali persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to hle their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day OF
October, 1906.
First publication Aug. II. 1906. Last, Oct. 10.
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Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878

UNITED STATES LAND OFFIcEl
Seattle, Wash, August 7s 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress of
June g. 1875 entitled can act for the sale Of tim
Der lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act of Au-
gust 4, 1897, Lala Blair, of Seattle, County
of King, State of Washington, has this
day fled In this Office his sworn statement
No. I,523, for the purchase of the Lot q of Sec
ton No Ioin Township No. IS N, Range No. !
W., and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this Office at Seattle, Washing
ton, on Tuesday, the 23rd day Of October, 1906.
He names as Witnesses: r. w. Spencer, of
Thatcher. WASH, Charles Williams, of Thatcher,
Wash, G. w. Bigford, of Thatcher, WASH, M. ].
Wright of Seattle, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office or before said z3rd day Of
October, 1900
]. HENRY SMITH, Register.
First publication August zs, 1906.
Last publication October rs, 1906.
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For Assessor

hereby announce myself 2 candidate
for the Office of assessor of San Juan
county, subject to the action of the Repub-
lican county convention. i will appreci-
ate the support of my friends ut the pri-
maries in all precincts and if nominated
and elected will discharge the duties of
the office in manner fair to all individu-
ais and all interests.
E. w. HARRISON
East Sound, August IA.
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Mrs. Frank Holding and children
have moved here from Roche Harbor
in order that the children may attend
school. They are living in the Firth.
house, on Argyle avenue.
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Proposed Amendment to the Constitution
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ST.
nEDvrE nr ,

STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF SrATE{
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In obedi.
enee to an act Of the legislature approved March
for voting an constitutional amendment at the
general election to be held on November 9th,
1896, amending the State constitution of the
State of w Washington relative to the exercise of
the power Of eminent domain. There is here
with published for the consideration of the
voters of the State of Washington-the following
state. '' ~0'''''' '''0'' y '>'>'
Section Is, article of the constitution of the
State of Washington shall be amended to read
Section I6 Private property may be taken
under such terms, conditions and limitations as
shall be prescribed by the legislature for drains,
fumes, and bitches for agricultural domestic
and sanitary purposes, and for fumes, bitches,
| canals, reservoirs or rights-ofway through, on
or across the lands or waters OF property OF
| others for mining, milling, manufacturing, irri-
CATION and numbering purposes, or for the re-
mova1 of timber or timber products, and the ap-
preparation and use OF property for such pur-
Even though such appropriation and use may
inure to the special benefit of some private indi-
vidual firm, corporation or association:
Provided however, that this declaration as to
public uses shall not be construed to limit the
right to appropriate property tor other public
uses. Private property shall not be taken for
No private property shall be taken or damaged
for public or private use without just compensa.
ton having been hrSt made, or paid into court
for the owner, and no righIs-of-way shall be APP
propriated to the use of any corporation other
than municipal until full Compensation there
for be first made in money, or ascertained and
paid into court for the owner irrespective of any
benefit from any improvement proposed by such
corporation, which compensation shall be ascer-
| tanned by jury, unless a jury be waived, as in
other Grill cases in courts of record, in the man
ner prescribed by law. Whenever an attempt
is made to take private property for a use al
legged to be public, the question whether the
contemplated use be really public shall be ju-
dicial question, and determined as such, with
out regard to any legislative assertion that the
use is public, except to the uses which are here
in declared to be public.
That there shall be printed on all ballots pro-
vided for the said election. the words "For the
proposed amendment to section sixteen (I6), OF
article one ~, of the constitution relating to
the exercise of the power of eminent domain"
| against the proposed amendment to section
sixteen (I6), of article one [I] OF the constitu-
ton. relating to the exercise of the power of
eminent domain"
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the state of Wash
ington.
Done at Olympia this first day of August, A.
D., 1906.
STATE SEAL1
SAM H. NICHOLS
Secretary of State for the State of Washington.
To THE VOTERS: You are hereby advised to
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-08-25

DR.. Erb, of Bellingham, specialist
in diseases'of the eye, ear, nose and
throat, announces that he will be at
the Bay View hotel, Friday Harbor,
Saturday and Sunday, Aug rs and 26,
and at Lopez Monday forenoon, Aug.
~.
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CANDIDATES CARDS
For Sheriff

1 hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of sheriff Of San Juan
county, subject to the approval of the Re-
publican county convention.
JOSEPH THORNTON
Lopez, August Is.
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For Sheriff

for the office of Sheriff of San Jua,,
County, subject to the action Of the Re-
publican county convention.
SAMUEL d. ROBERTSON.
Olga. OrcaS Precinct No. 3
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For Assessor

hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Assessor of San Juan
County, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican County Convention.
w. N. PRINDLE.
East Sound, Aug. l.
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Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G.. Randles went
to Bellingham Monday for a short
visit with friends. G.. C. has to 20
away from home to rest. If he is no.
ticed idle about town some one is
pretty sure to try to get him to go
to work. Most likely he realizes that
"there is no peace for the wicked.
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Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Price, Of Rich
mond, Indiana, arrived yesterday to
visit her brother, A. S. Hall. Mr..
Price is retired merchant.
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Local and personal

This county gets $2185. SO as its
share Of the August apportionmennt
of state school funds. The amount
of the county apportionment is
$354.21.
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For County Auditor
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office Of Auditor of SaE Juan
County, Washington.
WIN. G. CRAFTS,
DE- er Harbor, Washington.
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'rayer Meeting Thursday, 8 p. n

FRIDAY HARBoR M. E. Church, Rev. C.
c.. Pratt, Pastor.
Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching in the morning at IL o'clock.
Prayer Meeting Thursday Evening at {
p. m. at the Presbyterian church.
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is much be regretted personal differences be-
tween John S. McEiln and William Shuz have entered SO
largely into the politics this county Mr. Shulz nominal
ed for the legislature Republican ticket years ago
through the influence of Mr. McMn which has been para
mount in the politics of the county He
ed though he behind his ticket because he
regarded chosen the Roche Harbor Lime
Compony, nominated by boss methods which he de-
His majority only Is per compared with
plurality 442 the Roosevelt electors and 1854 for Governor
Mead reconcbe differences having between
himself and the gentleman whose favor he enjoyed for
years. he declares himself in favor of the direct primary and
the elimination of the "boss" politics. When member of
the house he had splendid chance record
in favor of government the people, for the people and by the
people, by working and voting for the direct primary bill then
before the legislature but he failed to do and whatever nu
he had used against the Why? Simply
he absolutely the wishes of the wishes
of the to whom he owed his nomination. rather than the
wishes of the people who elected him. Notwithstanding these
facts if he should again before the convention with the
unanimous and cordial support the precinct which has
his home for fifteen years. obvious that he could be posi-
ton to demand and receive much than is
likely to get if his precinct declares against him.
If he the nomination he will be entitled
dial support of the Republicans of this county, and such
this paper may be able render him will
be cheeruy given although its editor and publisher under
obligation of kind to him the gentleman whose
principal representative in the political and business life
county he has hitherto been
The Anacortes Amercon has this say of the
petty Win winch most newspapers and communities
have o contend
The American has been beegd people,
certain business institutions individual nearly
1t proved be petty feeling
informant Matters of this should
unless be of public interest These mdg
to want grind and then the chopp
also catch the pieces that fall while
may lind honesty among thieves truth lars
@ but you will never find spark manhood the
the truth
accident but the chump who peoples
affairs will ever remain the contemplate unprncped
This is the the Anacortes American which, the way
is OF the best weekly the state the project
to start another paper here:
Friday Habo is to have another paper opposition
the ISLANDER Friday Harbor for two
papers hog has for Sunday school, The
plugged along with fair living paper but when pill
ing up the barrels of plumber from the newspaper business Bro
Culver is little shy-i the biz Friday Harbor-for
has worked hard keep the ISLANDER going giving
day Harbor good clean and that is all the will a
ford"
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Church Notices

FRIDAY HARBoR PREsBY RAN
Church, Rev. Robert Irwin, Minister.
Union G. E. Society, 7:l5 p. m.
Union s. s., 10:3Oa. m.
Preaching p. M. Parable of the wheat
and tares"
Union Prayer Meeting Thursday, 8 p. m.
SAN JUAN VALLEY Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Robert Irwin, Minister.
Sunday School l:30 p. m.
Preaching 2:3O p. ma salvation to be
revealed" Pet. l:5.
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The Ladies Aid Society and Ladies
Guild invite their friends and families
to unite in holding a picnic on We'd
nesday Aug. 20, at the lagoon near
Mr.. Newhall's. Please bring lunches
and meet on the hill near Mr.. Culver's
at ten o'clock. If rainy the picnic
will be postponed till the next day.