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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
Worship of Wells.

Worship Of wells was everywhere
common in England and Ireland
before the Gays of Christianity.
Even yet, in spite Of the canons OF
St. Anselm, issued in 1902 against
we'll worship, relics Of it are found
in some English and Irish neighbor-
hoods. The third Sunday in May
is known as Sugar and Water Sun
day, it having been the custom for
many centuries in the north of Eng
laud to meet on that day at the wells
in the neighborbood to drink sugar
and water, ceremony at which the
village girls were supposed to be the
hostesses of the young men. When
this had been done. ths party gen-
orally went to the nearest inn, where
the young men returned the hospi-
tality they had received with cakes,
sle and punch.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
Exasperating FunetuaIity.

There are people who conscien-
tiously believe themselves to be the
soul of punctuality because they ale
always five minutes before the prop
er time. They are ready in the
drawing room quarter Of an hour
before it is time to 80 into the din
ing room for luncheon. It is the
overpunctual, the ''antepunctual,'
aost who is attacked by brain fever
and who sends his guests 60 wait
twenty minutes or more stamping
up and down a country station plat.
form so as to prevent them FROM
missing the train. To be always
i've minutes ahead Of the clock is
surely one of the most exasperating
Forms Of SO called puncttaity i1n-
,ginable.-London Spectator.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
A Winnino nIuff.

Fogg-What do you mean by say
ing that the thing can't be donel
Gouger says it can be done, and
Gouger is the best authority in tho
whole world. I suppose you will adj
nit that?
Fenderson-Oh, Of course! Il
Gouger says it can he done, | have
nothing more to say.
Figg latter Fenderson's depar-
ture)-Who is this Gouger, and IS
he such an authority upon the mat
ter?
Fogg- Never heard Of him in my
life. Don't know there is such q
person. Probably there isn't. II
there is, don't know whether he Is
an authority on this or any other
question.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
SEA MONSTERS.
Gene Unfamiliar Ocean Giants %
Hilseus Aspect.

Gene Hnsar1lliar Ocean Giants o.
Hilssus Aspect.
Of all the big game Of the deep
sea that have been taken by man
the cuttlcish are the most diabolical
in shape and general appearance,
says the Metropolitan Magazine. /
have handled and measured one that
was thirty-eight feet in length, a
weird, spider!ike creature with two
antennaelike arms thirty feet in.
length. Specimens of these animals
have been caught seventy feet i'll
length, the captors fighting them
with an ak, cutting the arms which
seized and he'd the boat.
Off the consts of California and
Alaska there is deep sea ally of
this animal big, spiderlike octo-
pus that haants the deep banks,
preying upon the fishes most es-
teemed by fishermen. 1t is found
off the Farralones on rocky bottom,
and at times the fishermen haul in
their lines, thinking they have foul
ed a stone or rock, so heavy is the
weight. But when the surface is
reached long, livid arms shoot above
the wa.er, seize the boat, and the
men arc forced to fight with knives
and hatchets the weird, uncanny
game that has radial spread of thir-
ty feet, it's eight sucker lined arms
being fifteen feet in length and pos
sessed IF extraordinary power. A
specimen take,1 off the island of San
Clemente had a spread of about
twenty feet and gave the boatmen
hard .,attle to sever its flying arms.
Nothing more diabolical can be
conceived than this spiderlike giant
of the deep sea, living among the
rocks 600 to 1000 feet below the
surface. An individual of moderate
size, which I kept alive. displayed
the greatest pugnacity. The mo-
ment approached it would literally
hurl itself at my arm, winding its
long tentacles about it in a manner
suggestive of what large individual
might do. Indeed DR.. A. s. Pack
ard, professor of zoology at Brown
university, says: can Indian wo-
man at Victoaa, Vancouver Island,
in 1877 was seized and drowned by
an octopus, prsbably of this species,
While bathing on the shore. Smaller
specimens on coral reefs sometimes
seize collectors or natives and, fas-
tenlng to them with their relentless
suckered arms, tire and brighten to
death the hapless victim"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
ODD IDEA OF HUMoR.
me Joke = Famous Frsnchman Pl.x.A
Upon HE Friends.


me Joke 2 Famous Frenchman pl.x.A
Upon HE Friends.
!, n: Henri Bonaventure Monnier.
the famous French caricaturist. au-
thor, mimic and practical Joker. was
n the habit Of showing his ability
N the last named direction to an
extent never even reached by such
9 master Of the art as Theodore
Hook. He would carefully plan q
scheme AID work up to the climax
with the skill of perfect actor.
One day he stopped at the door
OF concierge.
us M. Henri Monnier here?'' he
asked.
mo, sir" answered the concierge
politely. ssHe does not live here.
and he does not call here"
"Oh, yes, he Does" replied Mon
nler glibly, because I am Henri
Monnier!' Then, laughing immod-
erately, he went off without another
word.
The next day he returned to the
house, and SO great was his power
of facial expression as well as his
ability in making up that he was
completely unrecognizable.
"Can l see NJ. Henri Monnier ?"
was his question.
mo, sir. He is not here. No
gentleman of that name ever calls
here" answered the concierge, an
noyed.
'SHa, ha! Wrong again! I am
Henri Monnier, my dear sir" and
on that once more he went off,
laughing.
On the third day still another diff
ferent looking gentleman presented
himself at the house and asked the
same exasperating question. This
time it dawned upon the concierge
that he was being '1spoofed."
"F ever you dare come here
again and ask for Henri Monnier,"
he exclaimed, ts1'll break a stick
over your shoulders
Monnier went home and wrote
the following note to about half a
dozen of his friends:
Dear Comrade Il have changed my
| rooms. I now live at giving the name of
| the street and the house at which he had
| so Isorely tried the concierge). Will you
come this evening and help me in little
house warming and jollification? We will
| have supper and a real good evening.
The evening came, and the first
of the guests arrived at the house.
'1s M. Henri Monnier in p"
This was enough for the infuri-
ated concierge. Down came hi
stick upon the shoulders of the
appalled, and mystifed visitor, who
was numerically belabored before
he, could get away. All six arrived
in turn, and all six were subjected
to the same treatment. In the
meantime Monnier sat at home en-
! joying the joke.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
His Private Talk.

"Your honor" said the plaintiff
in the divorce proceedings, \
charge cruel and inhuman> treat
ment. My husband hypnotlzed me
into thinking that my last season. $
bonnet was Just the thing for this
season."
aHe did?' asked the judge, look
ing sternly at the defendant. MY
man, come here. The court Will
speak to you privately"
Wonderingly, the defendant came
to the bench, when the judge said;
aSay, old fellow, I've got a Wl1e
and four daughters. Can you hyp-
notize them 2"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
WEAKNESS and Hunger.

Never eat when very tired. Il Is
hotter to refraih-to go hungry, N
fact "a than to gulp down lot Of food q
when your stomach is too tlreo a. g
e : what you eat Another
equally good precaution is 70 resi-
for ten or fifteen minutes anyno~
= l longer if possible after eating
I r teaches animals to % thls'
and s,,i GOOD sense ought to teach PEG
ia ia. Is do the same, but it doesn't.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
Mo Hone For Him.

ssThere's JOY enough to keep the
whole world dancing"
eyes, but they'll turn you out OF
the church for it.
3Well, you kin boiler halleiulan
on the highway -
disturbin' the peace"
ssDon't seem to be any hope Tor
you." !, loot 40
miserable as you please. atlanta
Constitution.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27

nal Little Liver Pills, first put up by him Over
40 years ago. One or two laxative. three ol
four cathartic.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
Solved the Servant Problem.

Tired Housekeeper lin employ
ment agency oh, dear! | wonder
if theren ever be any solution to
the servant girl problem.
Employment agent Oh, yea.
mum. Ny wife solved it long ago.
well, well! How ?"
sShe got rid of the hull gang an
did the work herself. New York
Weekly.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
FIGHT
WITH THUGS

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1s.-In a
fight with robbers in a saloon at Sixth
and, Brannan streets last night three
men received injuries which resulted
in their death and two others were
seriously shot.
Two masked robbers entered the
place in which II men were drinking
and ordered them to throw their hands
up.
John O'Connell. a retired pensioned
police officer, who was a guest at the
saloon. drew his revolver ana fired a
the robbers. who returned the fire and
in the fight which followed O'Connel
was killed as was Thomas Burke. on
of the robbers.
Stephen Lynch. q spectator. died o
his injuries today. The police hav
| arrested James Byrne. believed to b
the other highwayman.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
THREE KILLED
IN WIND STORM
Falling Tree CruShes Out
the Lives of School
Children

Special To Evening Teller.
FOREST, Idaho, Nov. 16.-Three
children We're killed here yesterday
by falling tree while on their way to
school The dead:
CHARITY STARR. aged II.
OPHELIA STARR, aged IA.
ARCHIE LADD, aged 16.
A 12-year- sister of Archie Ladd
was badly crippled. The Starr girls
were daughters of Rev. Mr.. Starr, who
has been holding services in Lewiston
Word of the fatal accident was sent to
him last night, and it is reported that
he is now on his way here.
The accident happened during the
heavy wind storm of yesterday. Re-
ports from other Craig mountain
points state that many large trees
were unrooted by yesterdays storm
and that the roads are impossible be-
cause OF the many logs strewn on the
highways.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
FALLEN TREES
BLOCK ROADS
Special to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
4 WINCHESTER, Idaho, Nov. 16.-A
heavy wind ragged here all day yes
terday. Large trees were torn from
their roots and considerable damage
was done in the forests. The wagon
road is blocked at points in the TIM
ber. About two miles south of VIM
chester the road leading to Ilo is so
blocked as to stop traffic.
So far as can be heard from points
on the prairie there is little oreno dam
age done. The roads are left In al
most impossible condition from the
heavy rain that proceeded the storm
but the wind is rapidly drying them.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
TREACnERY JAP
SHIP BUILDERS

TOXIC. Nov. 16.--An extraordinary
story is current here that bets have
been laid by foreigners on odds of
even To three against the successful
launching of the battleship Satsuma.
1t is said that workmen We're bribed
to place impediments in the ship.
These were discovered and'led to other
revelations and the arrest of one man.
1t is said that 100000 has been wag-
cred against the successful launching
OF the ship.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
BRICK FOR BANK
Men Work Despite Heavy Rain-6e.
gin Work on Building.

Special to Evening Teller.
CULDESAC, Idaho Nov. 16.-Yes-
terday teamsters were working all day
in the rain to unload and haul brick
for the new bank building. The car
had to be unloaded whether 1t rained
commenced laying the walls Of the
bank building, the foundation having
been laid some time ago.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
SENDING NEWS
TO LEWISTON

Press will sometimes go to serve it's
patrons is strikingly exemplified today.
Because the wires are down between
Seattle and Portland, news of the flood
in that city has come to the Evening
Teller over the cable under Puget
Sound to Vancouver. b. c.. from where
1t was telegraphed to Chicago. thence
west to Salt Lake. north to Portland.
and from that city via SPOKANE to
Lewiston.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
SHE .,RICk WILL
GET new TRIAL

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16.-The SUI
preme court today reversed the de-
cision of the lower court by which
David E. Sherrick. former auditor of
the state, was sent to the penitentiary
for an indeterminate sentence of two
to IA years on the charge Of embezzle-
ment of state funds.
The court has ordered new trial
for Sherrick, who has been in the peni-
tentiary for several months.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
STORING FLOODS
FOR SUMMER use

The water Of the recent floods IS
now being gathered in the reservoir
Of the Lewiston -Sweetwater irrigation
company. Just few days before the
storm broke the crew had completed
the ditch and turned the water iilo
the reservoir. All day yesterday and
today a large head of water was run
ming into this storage lake and VIII
be used next year for the purposes OF
irrigation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
R0BNETT LET IN
BENTON ON DEAL
Witness Admits He Got
Money For Land From
Defendant
Special to EVening Ter.

Especial to Evening Te<r.
MOSCOW, Idaho, Nov. 16.-The evi-
dence in the Robnett land case this
morning took a new phase. 1t went,
in one instance, at least, to show that
the defendant had induced an appli-
cant to enter land under an agreement
to divide the proceeds when title had
been obtained and sale made.
This was the purport of the testi-
mony of Joel R. Benton. According to
the witness he was solicited by Rob
nett to enter into such a deal and was
to do as directed by him and to swear
that he was taking up the land for
his own use and benefit.
He said that Robnett furnished the
money for proof and all expenses, and
that the land was sold about a year
after proof to the Wisconsin Log &
Lumber Co. and that the deed was ex-
ecuted by him, the consideration being
$1,000, and that Robnett paid him
$3.50 cash.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
HALF OF WALLACE INUNDATED
Flood Damage Will BE Extensive
Business at a StandstiIl.

SPOKANE, Nov. 16.-In Idaho dam
age by flood will be extensive. At
Wallace, half the town is under water
and business is practically at stand
still. In many places great damage
account of land slides. The flood ap-
pears to have reached its height.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
Given License to Wed.

Licenses to wed have been issued
by the county auditor to the following
parties:
Albert Epstein and Miss Ethel
Stevens. both of Lewiston; Clifford G.
Davis of Southwick and Miss Pear
Billups Of Teackean; Fred E. Roberts
and Miss Liziez E. Steinhous, both of
Westlake.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
Anti Saloon League to Meet.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1s.-Oficers of the
Anti Saloon League Of America are
in session in st. Louis to complete ar
rangements for the national conven-
tion Of the organization here next
week. They expect the convention to
be the largest in point Of attendance
the beague has ever held.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
Grant Bros. Buy Dray Business.

Special to Evening Teller.
CULDESAC, Idaho. Nov. 16-The
Culdesac Dray Co. has sold out to w.
M. and j. r. Grant. who took charge
this morning and will continue the
business. The Grant Bros. are from
the Rosetta, this county.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
HUNDREDS PEOPLE HOMELESS
9ondItIons Serious in Southeastern
washincton-Relief Expected.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. ia re-
port OF conditions in southern Wash
ihs1on along the Cowlitz river are hard
% obtain, owing to the lack OF COM
nunication, but from advices received
'foin kelso and Castle Rock 1t would
appear that the waters are slowly re-
'euhg and that better feeling of
| security is manifested.
me river is still a demon Of de-
,Sue'ion, carrying into the Columbia
uses barns. logs and other drift, but
"sf weather and lessening of the
.N'u'aii indicate that the worst is
over
hundreds Of people are homeless
ai'a subjected to exposure and hunger,
d while no deaths have been report
uouotless much sickness will follow
:, s'u The weak will inevitably contract
,'eases which will result in death
Ultimately. ~
communication IS at. a
...iii i''s'iii Tracks are washed out and
used.
-, communication north of
., 'o and Castle Rock is out of oues-
h. 'or the present. Reliable news is
nard to obtain.
PEOPLE ON AN ISLAND
'' Are Unable 70 Rescue THEW
Are Not in Dsnssr.
th., LAND. . Nov. is.-rhe report
!, ~, - persons marooned on an island
I "ncturs Of the cowiits ana Co.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
PLATT
HAS RESIGNED

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The Even
ing Post says today that the resigna
tion of Platt from the United States
senate is ready for filing with Gov
errlor Higgins.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
Water 20 Feet Deep.

All the valley towns are under wa
ter at depth ranging from eight to
20 feet. The Black, White, Green,
Cedar, Stuck Snoqualamie and other
streams whose source are In the foot
hills of the Cascade mountains are out
of their banks and have flooded thou
sands Of acres of land, doing an in
calculable damage.
How many farmers families have
lost some member will not be known
until the waters subside. Railroad
communication is cut off and the towns
cannot be reached except occasionally
by telephone
Rescued From Second Story Windows.
Ihe waters in many places are up
10 the second story windows and res
cue parties are removing persons from
dangerous places.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
FI00D WATERS THREATEN
THOUSAND LIVES
VILLAGERS Near Seattle Flee from Surging Torrens==Su
fering from Cold and Hunger Is lntense===Six
Deaths Reported===Expected That Worst
Will Soon Be Over

lumbia rivers were rescued by the
steamer Burton is untrue The vessel
could not approach the spot and an
other steamer. the Sara Dixon, has
been sent to the scene from this city
1t is not believed they are in very
grave danger now, owing to the fact
cede.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16

ar,rTJE. Nov. 16.-The rains OF
the past few days have ceased me
r,,nook wind has turned colder and
r.ters of the upper White river
xal,ey are receding slowly.
u.. sood waters, however, are still
rising, especially at South Park
-.,,rh Of Seattle, near the mouth Of
tho Duwamish river. The population
:, . ooo is at the mercy Of the rushing
waters.
report has been received that
house at Yellowstone Park was swept
sown by the waters of the Duwamish
river yesterday afternoon with several
persons.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
OREGON FLOOD is REcED'Ne
Damage in Willamette Not Extensive
No Danger Expected.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 16.-High
receding in most places. Damage from
the heavy rains and high water has
not been heavy. 1t is expected that
the crest of the flood will reach Port
land tonight or tomorrow. No danger
is anticipated
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16

Telephone wires between Lewiston
and Forest are working poorly this
morning and it is impossible to get
particulars of the death Of the chill
dren.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
Going Too Slowly for Judge.
DATE eRoNcHEAu TRIAL SET

Judge Takes Under Amusement Case
of Sehlader vs. Berger.
The case of Louis Broncheau VS..
Lucy Powakie was set yesterday for
hearing on the 5th day Of December.
The contempt proceedings In the
case OF Henry Schlader vs.. Christopher
Berger was heard by stipulation In the
district court and taken under advise-
ment. This case arose over q division
fence. The plaintiff alleging that the
defendant has refused to nncve hie
, fence over according to an order n
! sued out Of the district court.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16

SEATTLE, Nov. 16.-Homeless. and
s,fering from hunger and exposure
and in hourly dread that the rising
vatar will overwhelm them, a thou
sand residents Of the fertile valleys
between Seattle and Tacoma are
canning today in the foothills nearby
with what few effects and provisions
they could carry in their hurried flight.
Six Deaths in Flood.
Six deaths are thus far chronicled
as due to the floods which followed the
rapid re of the rivers In King and
Pierce counties. Three people met
their death by trying their utmost to
prevent the log jams that would en-
danger the resident Of the towns fur
ther down the valleys of White and
Green rivers. @~ ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16

To Settle Estate Of Jennie Tucker.
Letters Of administration weer IS
sued this morning to Frank W. TUCK
er in the estate of Jessie r. Tucker'
deceased. IN the probate court this
morning. Jessie R. Tucker was founo
dead on the Kamiah grade on the iisn
Of this month, where his wagon nao
evidently run over bis BODY.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
out TO VIEW
CULEBRA CUT

PANAMA, Nov. l6.-President
Roosevelt left his hotel early this
morning with Mrs. Roosevelt to make
an examination Of the Culebra cut.
He will receive the heads OF the canal
departments later in the day.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
BOY DROWNED
IN CLEARWATER
Robert Fidler Loses Life
While Gathering Wood
From the Flood

While gathering drifting cordwood
from the flooded Clearwater shortly
after noon today, Robert Fiddler lost
assistance could reach him. Frank
Smith, his companion. plunged into
the stream to rescue Fiddler, but he
was overtaken by cramps and forced
to leave the water
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
Wind Damage At Vancouver.

VANCOUVER. B. c.. Nov. ia
.windstorm which at times reached
velocity of SO miles per hour has done
much damage in Vancouver.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16
Three Houses Swept Away.

nTe9 TJ0uBe8 0WepV NwOys
PORTLAND, Nov. 16.-At Castle
Rock, 80 houses have been swept away
and numerous families have been rem
dered destitute.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-16

Chicago WHEAT Market.
CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Wheat--De-
cember, 1870; May, 70.