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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-16

Walter Phelps Dodge for many years
a resident of London. but equally well
known ou this SIDE has just published
through Fisher Unwin of London and
through the A. Vessels company New
York, life of Sir Richard Burton, con-
tanning an exhaustive study of the fam
GUS traveller and Orientalist Of the
arabian Nights"
phillin Verrill Mighels. whose latest
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-16

Philip verrill Mighels. whose latest
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-16

women's long coats in checks and
plaids, strapped front and back; velvet
collar and fancy cuffs; black coats in
new Gibson styles; cut extra full;
popular long coats; $3.50 value, today
$7.9S
The Washington times., 1907-02-26
Heart Of the Tree
Is Cut Into Small Blocks to Secure
Natures Greatest Cough Cure

This Is the method pursued by a
prominent physician i'm his process of
obtaining what is known 10 druggists
and doctors as Concentrated oil OF pine
After the heart OF the tree has been
sawed into small blocks, the vital juices
are extracted by hydraulic pressure
and yield this wonderful curative oil
of which a great deal has recently been
written. Il has proven a most certain
remedy fog lumbago and uric rheuma-
uSm. II also makes a splendid salve 10
be applied externally by mixing IL with
lard or Vaseline. But for the quick cure
OF coughs and colds il has no equal
For this purpose One-half ounce OF
the Concentrated oil Of pine is mixed
with two ounces of Eiycerine and half
pint of good whiskey. Must be well
shaken and used in tablespoon doses
every four hours
1t should be borne in mind that the
real Concentrated oil OF pine comes
put uD IN small half-ounce bottles. each
enclosed In a round sCrewtop case and
sealed. This case is intended TO protect
the contents from the atmospheric
changes There are numerous prCpar1-
uOus called oil OF pine put UP IN wooden
boxes also sold I'm bulk but owing 70
their impurities usually produce vOmit-
ing and kidney disorders. The Con
centrated OH of Pine is found In the
prescription department Of every drug
Sist-
The Washington times., 1907-02-26
BRITISH ARMY
REORGANIZATION

LONDON. Feb. 26.-The latest scheme
for the reorganization of the British
army, as unfolded by War Secretary
Haldane I'm the house of commons.
proves to be the most ambitious and far
reaching military measure brought for
ward in Great Britain in half century.
1t oontemplates dividing all the forces
into two categories, a field force and a
territorial or home force. The former
with a total OF 10000 officers and men,
is 70 be kept in a complete state Of
organization. The territorial force.
totaIing 100000 men, will be a complete
army in itself.
Mr.. Haldanes plan would unite all
che present auxiliary forces. yeomanry.
militia, and volunteers, with a compile
ment of regular artillery, into one ho-
mogcneOus BODY. With the view OF their
systematic training for war, Mr.. Hal
dane proposes the creation Of a special
contingent" Of troops within the terri
torial army, consisting of $4,000 men.
who will engage TO Join the regulars on
their mobilization.
The war secretary said that undc- the
old system only about 100000 regulars
could be mobilized today, but he ex-
pected that the new organization would
furnish a much more efficient and
stronger force. and at the same time
have the effect Of saving in the esti-
mates more than SiO,O00,OOO.
The Washington times., 1907-02-26

SIMLA, India, Feb. 26.-Many quaint
stories of the Amir of Afghanistan. who
has just paid a state visit 10 India, are
being told The monarch made himself
very popular wherever he went by his
courtesy, simplicity, and his sense Of
humor.
At banquets given him by his English
hosts the Amir ShOne as a humOrist- He
always prefaced his funny stories with
the remark. in English. "Sir. I am go
ing 20 make joke and then gave the
tidbit I'm Pushtu or Persian. The Eng
lish preface was the signal prepare 10
laugh"
To reach Peshawar. this side OF the
frontier. the Amir had 10 make his first
The Washington times., 1907-02-26
Old Books and Papers Found
Hidden After Lapse of
Twelve Years.
Contain History of PecuIa-
tionS of Elias j. Hale of
Dover, Maine.
Stole 100000 Public and
Private Funds Then Killed
Himself in 1895.

DOVER, Me. Feb. 26-The discovery
by accident Of old books and papers,
for the past twelve years concealed in
secret drawers In the former office of
Judge Elias j. Hale. IT is hoped. will
disclose the true story OF the disposition
of the $l60,U00 which he embezzled from
the town and many OF its inhabitants
before mis- suicide IN March, 1895.
At the time of the discovery of the
peculations the office building was pur-
chased by Ansel a. Decker and by MIN
remodeled into a dwelling house. The
books of the town were recovered and
a thorough search made for othef
papers. Nothing was found, with the
exception Of four revolvers. hidden IN
secret vaults.
Ii was thought and this opinion was
strengthened by the discovery Of ashes
in the stove IN the main office, that the
judge had destroyed all evidences Of
how the money he had taken was used.
During the present week, however,
the building was again remodeled and "a
number of secret drawers were brought
TO light each containing a number of
books and bundles of papers which. it
is expected, VIII tell the tale of the
pecuiations which resulted in the fatal
For twenty-One years Judge Hale,
probably the most hOnored. revered and
respected citizen of the twin towns OF
Dover and FOXCrOft. enjoyed the con-
fidcnce of all his fellow -townsmen, a
position in which he robbed the widow
and the orphan, and nearly dragged
bis town into the depths OF financial
disaster.
When. OF the fateful Friday, in 1895.
he sent his man of all work To the CT
flee Of Undertaken George @. Downing,
asking him to step up 10 his Office as
ne wished to see him, no thought OF
the awful pOrtent OF that message en-
tered MIR. DCwning's mind, and II was
a terrible shock when he came into the
room and saw the judge lying where
ne had fallen, with the blood ooZing
from a gaping wound in his head IN
fiicted by his own revolver.
The town books were Immediately re-
moved TO the Office of Willis r. Par
sons legal adviser 70 the town, ana
with the seiectmen Mr.. Parsons made
a thorough and minute eNamlnatlon OF
the records disclosing detalcauon 81
10000. Included in this sum were the
savings of years OF many OF MS Icl-
loN-CitiZenS. some OF whom were rem
dered Absolutely penniless.
Dover was crippled and stunned by
the blow FOR a time, but llnally sue
ceeded I'm paving, on a basis OF = per
cent. the outstanding Liabilities and
making good the dcfalcatiOn-
Holding the Office as treasurer for 40
many wears and continuously, he was
able to fix tho records so that no SuS-
piciOn Of their iTregularity ever entered
the minds Cf his fellOw-citizens.
IL is thought that further examination
of the papers viii disclose other pecu-
lations which have not been thought
Of up to the present time.
The Washington times., 1907-02-26
JUMPERS MEDALS
NOW BURGLARS
Former Champions Tro-
phieS Among Loot From
Rifled House.

BOSTON, Feb. Z6.-Arthur T. Eos
ter, former New England intercol-
leyiate champion broad jumper. was
robbed of all his athletic trophies last
night. burglars breaking into his home,
About 1900 worth Of jewelry and sill
verware was stolen. The trophies
which Mr.. Foster lost consist of four
gold medals and q silver medal. He
secured a gold medal at the Mott
Haven games while a member of the
Amherst College track team May 90
1902 in the broad jump.
other things stolen were two gold
watches. one belonging to Mr.. Foster
and the other TO his wife; a gold chain,
all the family silverware. number OF
heirlOoms ard wedding presents. all of
Mrs Fosters jewelry revolver. a
small bank. containing s. in specie. and
three Colun bian half-dollars.
The Washington times., 1907-02-26
Excursions.
GREAT FALLS or THE POTONrAr,
NJ

~ -NSA EHA4 70 NlSlr-
Equal IN beauty 70 Niarara Nragntaca,,
scenery Huge ellis. Great gorges and rapids
secure your excursion dates for next season
- cents round trip. Take q. r & O. ID P -
cars - l6th and II sts IeS5 -
The Washington times., 1907-02-26

sick and giddy. lie delayed the train
some time by his reluctance TO enter
the steam caravan.
Behind the Amir'S chair at a state
banquet stood Scottish pipers skirling
out Highland melodies. Asked II he
objected TO the bagpiDe music. the
LTdTy. / Ike f. Iu fact. I have pipers
of my own IN Eabul but / don't let
them stand quite so close To- my chair
While inspecting a camp Of Highland
ers the Amir suddenly observed the
setting sun. Turning aside. he called
out. III there be any Mohammedans
here who would Ike to pray with the
King OF AfghanlsJan. let them come
alOug,'
The Washington times., 1907-02-26
TOOK BATH AND DRESSED,
THEN WAITED FOR DEATH

MORGANTOwN. w. Va. Feb. %
James G Wallace. aged siXty-eight
years, of this county, died suddenly At
an early nour in the morning of heart
disease
He had Il premOnitiou of his death
after retiring, and got up from his bed
about midnight took a bath, put on his
clothes. anG went down into the office Of
the hotel where he lived, remarking to
the porter that he did not want to die
alone upstairs. a few moments later he
was dead.
The Washington times., 1907-02-26
BALTIMORE OSCILLATION
AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY

BALTIMORE. Nd. Feb. 26.-One little
kiss cost George Wilkinson $3.50. ac-
cordlng to a decision In the criminal
court Pansy Schmidt a comely wom-
an. told the court she was tending bar
at her husbands saloon, on Mulliken
street It was time to close for the
night. While reaching with both hands
above her head TO turn out the lights.
she said Wilkinson embraced her and
stole a kiss.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
OPEN DOOR FOR CHINESE
Not Now. Perhaps, but Soon, Says Inn.
migration Commissioner.

Not Now. Perhaps, but Soon, Says I'm
migration Commissionsr.
New York, Feb. l8.-Frank p. Sar-
gent, United States commissioner of
immigration, said in lecture here
that the time was not far distant when
the Chinese exclusion act would be
repealed. "The door is shut now to
Chinese" he said, ''but they come
here notwithstanding the army of in
spectors. The Chinese will be coming
to as soon and saying, is it not time,
Mr.. American, to admit us to your
countryT I believe that the time will
come, and sooner than many Of us
think. believe it will be only a few
years before the increasing civilization
and awakening spirit Of the Chinese
people will compel as to open the door
freely. expect that shall be scored
very roundly for saying this, butI be-
ieve it just the same.'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
APPOR7IONS STATE
Rul Creating CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICTS PASSED.
Manure Passed By Senate Diff
fers Slightly from the One
Passed By House--Probably
the Difference Will Be Ad-
;,.ted IN Conference.

OLYMPIA, Feb. 16.-Legislation for
congressional superintendent may 60
~ the conference committee for the
Jason that the house and senate have
nassed different bills. The senate
has passed Senator Rosenhaupt's bill
and the house passed Representative
Grege's bill. There isnot a great deal
If difference. however, between the
hills and it is possible that the house
will be willing to accept the senate
nlan. It is believed that the majority
If the senate will stand firm for the
bill it has passed.
Rosenhaupt's bill places King,
sksgit, Snohomish, Whatcom and
Kitsap in the first district. 1t places
every other county west of the noun
tains and Skamania and Klickitat in
the Second district. The remainder
of the state is placed in the Third
district.
The Gregg bill, that passed the
house, places Island, King, San Juan,
skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom in
the First district. Every other coun-
ty west of the mountains and Skaman.
ia is made the Second district. ALI
tho other counties the Third.
It is seen that the difference in the
two bills are as follows: Rosenhaupt's
puts San Juan and Island in the Sec.
ond with Pierce, and Kitsap in the
First with King. It also puts Klicki-
tat with the Second. Gregg's bill
puts San Juan and Island with King,
Kitsap with Pierce and Klickitat with
Spokane or the Third district.
On motion of Senator Rosenhaupt,
the rules were suspended and his con.
gressional appointment bill was con.
sidered engrossed. Senator Smith, OF
Snohomish county, moved to amend
by including San Juan and Island
counties with the First district, IN
which King ia the most important
county.
After considerable discussion the bill
was passed as reported, by vote Of 81
to 4.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23

dced economy all their lives, Thay
had lived In communities where gam
bling was not tolerated.
When these farmers came to town
they bring produce with their wheat
or corn, and basket Of lunch to save
going to restaurant They deposit
their money in bank. Instead Of TAX
Ing their horses to livery stable, un-
less the weather Is bad. they feed them
from wagon box. This kind Of thing
IS not profitable for the gambling bust
ness, but it has happened in my por-
ton Of the territory and I believe
that it has happened elsewhere"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
JESSE 5. Jones FOR
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER

Olympia, Feb. 16.-Governor Mead
has announced his intention to offer
to Senator Jesse 8. Jones, of Pierce
county, the appointment as member
OF the railroad commission to succeed
John S. McMillin, resigned, for the
term ending June 16, 1909. It is not
The governors intention to disturb
Senator Jones in his present position
as senator in so far as the present
session is concerned, so the appoint
ment will not be effective until the
end of the session and until after Sem
ator Jones has an opportunity to ar
range his private business, which will
probably be about April 1.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
LUMBER PRICES TOO HIGH
Western Retail Lumbermen's Associa
ton Adopts Resolution.

Western Retail Lumbermen's Associa'
ton Adopts Resolution.
Salt Lake, Utah, Feb. 18.-The
Western Retail Lumbermen's Associa.
ton convention adjourned after adopt.
ing resolutions protesting against high
prices of lumber and electing officers.
The resolutions adopted declare that
the present prices Of lumber are too
high for the proper encouragement OF
building operations; that there is no
reason for such prices, and the secre-
tary was instructed to notify the Pa
cific manufacturers Of tie bresolution.
The Portland Cement Company also
camse in for consideration for it's pol
icy Of selling direct to consumers.
The convention instructed its secre-
tary to confer with the company on
this point and its members will do all
they can to stop the practice.
Tacoma was chosen as the next con-
vention city after a contest with Port
land.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
STORIES. OF THE MoRos.

Cruel and Fanatical, They scorn
The Moros are Of an order much
lower than that Of any class Of hu-
man beings in the United States, writes
Lloyd Buchanan of the United States
Army In Worlds Work. Unspeakably
filthy in their habits, treacherous and
cruel, they compare neither with the
Indians nor with the southern negroes.
They are ignorant and superstitious
About a year ago force under the
strong chief, Hatai, surrendered to Gen.
Wood tremendous position on Bud
Kausukan without firing a shot and
gave up all their priceless rifles, be-
cause the night before navy torpedo
boat destroyer had flashed its search
lights on the Notifications from the
sea, and the terrified defenders imag-
ined that Providence had been drawn
into alliance with their enemies.
As warriors the Moros are fanatics,
but, for all that, there is magnihcenee
In their disdain Of death. The lonely
"juramentado," who takes an oath,
shaves his head, binds his limbs and
goes out to kill and be killed, Is q
type of the animating spirit of the
race. have known such a one
thoughtfully to bide his time in q
walled city, whence escape was impos-
sible, and when the fit hour had come,
to whip out his weapon and seek only
to strike q mortal blow before the mer-
CHESS rifles brought him death.
One, by camp, peddling fruit, cut
soldier down with a broken spearhead,
was shot to the ground, staggered to
his feet, struck once more, was shot
down again, rose a second time and
was then stopped only by rife bull
let through his brain. Another charged
to his death, single handed, with his
spear and knife, on company Of reg
ular infantry sitting In line with their
loaded rifles across their knees.
The same wild spirit animates the
Moros In fight. At Pang Pang. where
the destruction was very heavy, after
the walls had been scaled BY our
troops and the works were at the
mercy of our arms, time and again the
fire was stopped and the defenders
were implored to surrender that their
lives might be spared. But pity was
scorned with a volley and rush of
cleaning knives. From the very val
ley of the shadow always came back
the stubborn reply, I'VE are not Of q
race that surrendersw do not think
that anything much finer or much more
impossible to deal with ever came be-
fore any army in the world.
When a Jolo Moro goes into his cot
ia he goes there to fight to a finish.
He scorns surrender. He becomes a
human tiger. He will cut you down
while you seek to dress his wounds.
He battles with the fury Of mailman
and, IL you fight with him, the only
salvation for your life is the taking Of
his. 1t Is grievous pity that this II
so. But 1t Is.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
VIA sEcuRA.S
TIE staple Life An tA.t Il Ieft g.

TAe simple Life An that Il Lett To-
the Conmoners.
What's upr inquired Uncle Cyrus,
looking up from his newspaper ~
Aunt Martha burst into the kitchen.
wy, Mary Coombs says that one q
these here automobiles Knocked I man
down yesterday n like to killed him
right In front o. the Judson house! I"
The Judson house amt more'n fve
miles from the orchard" remarked Un-
Gle Cyrus, redectively, after the details
Of the accident had been discussed
duly.
Yes" said Aunt Martha, catching
his thought "suthin'll be happening
right here at the Corners fust We
know
1T does SEEM" she continued, plain
lively, IS II folks can't be safe any
where's nowadays. There was one com
fort about the trolleys when they be-
gun to come into the villages-they KEEP
on their tracks, an didn't kill right n.
left But with the automobiles riding
over everything along the country
roads-w'y, war times want much
worse"
Seems like we're drifting back to
them old dark ages, don't itr' Uncle
Cyrus regarded his anxious wife with
twinkling eyes
AN II you escape what goes snort
Ing round the roads, mebby you'll eat
suthin out of a can n die before your
day. Mercy me, sence you read out
about all them scandals about packing
sometimes l can't stomach to eat meat
t ALL"
"Well, it aint so bad's It might be-"
remarked Uncle Cyrus, comfortably.
Its ten to one you n nell live out
our appointed time. There's no mort
gage on this here old homestead an It
looked putty pop'lous out in the chicken
yard this morning. Marthy, we kin
jest stay home n eat aiggs !"-Youth'a
Companion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
SENATE ADOPTS THE
CONFERENCE REPORT

Warrington, Feb. 18.-The admin
I'ratlon plan to settle the California
japanese situation has been approved
~ 1ne senate by the adoption Of the
sso :', report on the immigration
VII This report contains q provision
Tnlon authorizes the president to ex-
.luoe Japanese lsborers from this
s sl at his discretion. The report
WI now go to the house for its ap-
p'0pVal, which, it IL stated. u assured.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
MARKS OF ILLNESS ON NAILS

How Accident and Great Mental An
guish Are Also Indicated.
Zone who makes a close study Of
finger nails will find many curious
things about them to excite his won
der and interest" says an expert on
such matters, "but none more SO than
the stories Of physical condition told
in their growth.
"You know that the nail of q per
son In good health grows at the rate
Of about one-sixteenth of an inch each
week-siightly more than many au-
thorities believe during illness or
after an accident or during times Of
mental depression this growth IL not
only affected and retarded 80 Tar as
its length is concerned, but also as re-
CARDS its thickness. The very slight
est illness will thus leave an indelible
mark on the nails which may be read
lily detected as the nail grows out II
one has a sudden attack, such ~ acute
rheumatism, which sends the temper
allure bounding upward to 104 or los
within the space Of two or three hours,
it will be found on the nails, indicat-
ing the difference In thickness Of
growth between the time when health
was enjoyed and the thin growth Of
the iii period.
IF the illness II one that comes
gradually, like typhoid fever. for ex-
annie. instead Of q ridge q gentle in
cline will appear on the nails. Should
one have an arm broken the thick ridge
can be seen only on the fingers Of the
one hand, but In all cases Of general
sickness the ridge or slope appears on
the fingers OF both hands. When one
has passed through q period Of ex-
treme excitement or mental depression,
the fact will Be imprinted on tho nails
either with an abrupt edge Or . gentle
slope, according to the acutensss Of
the mental influence.
I'm no instance can the marks Of
illness, accident or mental condition
be clearly seen on the nail until after
the growth has carried the line beyond
tho white or half moon portion 6f II,
but 4 week or two subsequent to any
Of these things the ridge or slope may
be found ON the nails, usually readily
visible 10 the eyes, but Il not the mark
may b found By running the tip q
The finger DOWN any Of the nails -
St Louis Grobe-D emocrat
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
RAILROAD EXPERTS
WILL SOON REPORT

Bellingham, Feb. 19.-Two weeks of
work will complete the field and re-
cord researches of 81. p. Gillette and
his staff of experts who are ascertain
ing the cost of building railroads in
Washington, and before the state Leg
islature adjourns at least q prelinin.
airy, and possibly completed report
will be submitted to the law making
body. This Is the statement made by
Mr.. Gillette, who is now in Belling-
ham in connection with investigations
of the records Of the Bellingham Bay
& British Columbia and Fairhaven
g Southern railways
The COMMISSIONS experts have
found approximately $500 miles Of
completed railroads in Washington
and they have delved into records as
far back a. 1887. Twenty men have
been engaged constantly at the task
since hast summer, with the exception
Of field workers, who have been de-
layed at timesby severe weather. In
st. Paul six men have been employed
since last August searching the records
Of the Great Northern and Northern
Pacific, which they found to be ire
mendous task. Some Of the Northern
PaciAc's records are forty years old.
The records secured BY Mr.. Gillette
will be the most complete Of their
kind ever compiled in the United
States. The figures embrace every
thing, including lands and appurtsn-
ances. Wisconsin and Michigan
some years ago attempted similar In
vestigation, but they were not able to
obtain satisfactory results and were
forced to estimate literally. The
same was true Of the Texas commits
sion.
The cost Of Washington's compila-
ton will be about $20, 900, but this is
considered to b . reasonable sum
In return for the valuable evidence OBJ
tanned. With these records ut first
hand, rate making in Warrington win
be much easier than In other states
aud the subsequent cost win be lei.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-02-23
SENATE VOTES SMOOT
IS ENTITLED TO SEAT

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Reed
Smoot retains his seat in the United
States senate. This was decided by
a vote of 40 to %, ending long con-
test. Eighteen senators were paired,
making the actual standing on the
esolution 81 for and 81 against.
Senator Smoot did not vote and Sena-
tor Wetmore was absent and not pair
ed. OF the % votes against Mr..
Smoot nine were Republicans. They
were Messrs Burrows, Dupont, Hale,
Hansbrough, Hemmenway, Kittridge,
La Toilette, Clap pand Smith.