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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
Too Risky.

The express companies protested
loudly against the plan Of parcels
post.
1--WE are too patriotic" they said, ito
desire the government to assume the
risk"
Think it would BE- losing venture r.
"Sure thing. Why, with all our ex-
perience we seldom declare more than
a 200 per cent dividend. Philadelphia
Ledger.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
CHAPTER XIV

Angela and Major Butler were stand
ing on the platform at Janenne Station
when the little engine with it's freight
of three carriages steamed in. Mrs. Spry
was so eager to open the door herself
when the train came to standstill that
she gave O'Rourke no chance to render
her that small service. The widow fell
upon Angela with great fervor, kissed
her, held her at arms length to observe
her, and then embraced her. O'Rourke
busted himself in collecting 1Irs. Spry's
belongings and his own. Whilst the two
women were still locked in their second
embrace, the major caught sight of him,
and came to his assistance, unwittingly.
"Ha" cried the major, heartily.
you're back again? Glad to see you ~
"You know Mr.. O'Rourke, don't you?
said Mrs. Spry, drawing Angela forward.
You don't know how kind he has been.
I'm sure 1 cayn't tell what should have
done if 1t hadn't been for him.
O'Rourke emerged from the railway
carriage and raised his hat to Angela.
who responded to his salute somewhat
coolly, as he fancied.
"What?" said the discerning young gen.
tleman to himself. Does she object al
ready to my travelling in the same car
riage with all those dollars? l wonder
1t l shall have trouble with herr"
During Mrs. Spry's visit Angela heard
more than enough of O'Rourke's praises.
Fhe fortunate young gentleman was al
ways doing something which, in the pref
ty widows fancy, was worthy of admira-
ton, or saying something which was wor-
thy to be repeated. Angela had genuine
liking for her guest and a genuine milk
ing for O'Rourke; but she could not see
her way to exposing his tactics.
The friendship which was FORMING no
tween Angela and Lucy was of a very
different and more deep-rooted sort than
that which existed between the LITTLE
American lady and either of them. The
married woman had her own experiences
to guide her, and she saw that the girl
was sad at Maskelyne's prolonged alb
sence She more than guessed, too. that
the young American had retired before
Ohourke's advances, which had been suf.
nciently apparent to the obseryant WON.
an. And now that O'Rourke was &C
plainly paying court to a richer woman
than Angela, bis old friends wife. Win
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
The savior's Touch.

What gentleness there is in our
loving Masters touch when he Laws
his hand on the SORE. aching heart /!
He knows just where it hurts, and
what balm to lay next the bleeding
spot. In that poor creature that
crouched at his feet and bathed him
with her tears. the sore spot was the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
The Object.

II suppose" said the old time friend
you retired from business 20 that You
could enjoy rest?"
That's what thought" answered
Mr.. Cunrox. but mother ana the girls
have explained to me that It was il or
der to give me time to help In their 20
cial activities. Washington Star.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07

sense Of her guilt. Thy sins be for
given thee" was the healing balm.
Ny suffering friend, can't you trust
that hand? 1t may have cast you
down, but you may be sure that It will
never cast you off. When his wisely
loving hand uses the lancet or the
pruning knife, 1t Is unfaltering love
that holds the instrument. Not one
cruel blow has our Savior's hand ever
yet given you or me; nor ever WILL
Rev. Theodore Z. Cuyler, d. d.
Little Duties.
You picture to yourself tho beauty
OF bravery and steadfastnesA You let
your Imagination wander In delight
over the memory Of martyrs who have
died for truth. And then some little,
wretched, disagreeable duty comes,
which is your martyrdom, the lamp for
yom oil; and If you will not do it,
how your Oil Is split! How nat, and
thin. and unilluminated your sentiment
about the martyr runs out over your
self-indulgent life. DR.. Phillips
Brooks.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
Uuusual.

what are you looking 80 happy
about9"
MY parishioners gave me a dona-
ton party last night"
''Well, that's funny thing to look
pleased over"
"But man, it almost paid expenses =
Houston Post
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07

It Is very hard to make an i,n ls.,,
sion on those people who defend ,u ~,
possessions on all occasions. a ~
was explaining to visitor ole n,o..
advantages of concrete holio".. -,
construction, of which the walls u -
new home were built. .,a
The air spaces in the walls an and
Insulation against heat in summer 10.
cold in winter" she e1plaineo: md
sides, such walls afford ventlia',on
insure 4 more healthful house. ~
The visitor reflected a moment =
replied: .,,te a,
"Our frame house must De qu. ~,
wellIbuilt. Every night we JOCK -. ~ 4
in the cellar, and have to let her w.
the attic in the morning"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
PEl4 s!iE!Zys
The Real Question.
~~~~~~


The increase in suicide is one Of the
alarming facts of the time. Reaction
from the intense life which men are
living, the disappointment which often
follows the mad rush for wealth, and
the lessening, in many lives, of the re-
straints of religious faith, are given rs
some Of the more prominent causes.
TO meet men who are discouraged,
and comfort them, the Salvation Army
has established bureaus In several
cities, which report a measure OF sue
cess. Such success as they have had
teaches this lesson: that many men
and women in whom, In hours OF de-
preston, life seems not worth living,
are not In conditions Of permanent
hopelessness, but may be saved to hap
pier lives than, in their discourage
ment, seems possible.
A young man who had known bit
ter disappointment, and to whom the
heavens seemed black and the earth
barren, went, in his despair, to a
friend The friend was sure that, deep
and real as was the sorrow, there was
much left in life for the young man !;
and he talked with him so kindly, so
hopefully, so sternly, that the young
man rose in shame and gratitude, and
took up his work again.
"'To be or not to be, that Is the
nuestion.'" moodily quoted the young
man.
mo, that is not the question at all"
was the stern reply.
what do you mean?
Precisely this: that the question
whether we are to be or not Is ques-
ton we were not asked at the begin
ming and have no right to raise. We
cannot discuss it with knowledge either
of the joys that remain or the duties
that are impending, nor yet the future
shame that awaits us in some after
life for the cowardly Sinking of the
burdens Of this one.
"'To be or not to be- is the question
Of the stage, propounded by half
crazed character in plot, the meaning
Of which is still question debated by
critics. The question for the real man,
on the stage of life Is, Being, how
shall 1 make the most Of life?' For
we are, whether we like it or not; and
we have no right but to be, and to be
the most and best we can"
II hadn't thought Of it in just that
way" replied the young man.
Life is discipline" his friend went
on. ct is not given us for our own
pleasure alone, nor can any man live
it or end it and affect himself alone.
Life is the gift Of God; and no man
liveth unto himself, and no man dieth
unto himself.
Life Is before you, long years Of it,
1 hope. Duties are before you, which
God has kept in waiting long for the
time when men could live as strong
and capable lives as men may live to-
day. Earth is before you, with needs
and hopes and SORROWS, sorrows deeper
than your own, and needing your
strength and comfort.
whether you shall be or not is
Gods question, and for the present
you know his answer. Your question
Is what you shall be, and how
Youths Companion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
Made Her Creep.

Pearl blanche has been nervous
since the automobile show. She says
she will never wear that horrid auto
mobile coat again.
Ruby-Gracious Why not?
Pearl-Why, one Of those stupid re-
porters described it as being mouse
colOred.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
CHAPTER XIV.

Mr.. Zeno rose somewhat later than
the lark, but gay and blithe as he, and
during the progress Of his toilet chanted
a selection of scraps from the songs of
all nations. Mr.. Zeno, a. bsfitted man
Of his profession, was Of an unconquer-
able hopefulness. His scheme Of yester-
day had failed, Notwithstanding that It
had seemed delightfully."- simple and Ger
tain, and 80 far he had not even hit
upon another. Yet he was cheerful and
good Of heart, for he had ct least achiey-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07

Occasionally you meet man 90 I'M
popular he might a. well become dos
catches
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07

Once in great while there is man
70 good-natured that he Il even nice
to his Wife's relations.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
The Left wing.

Els there any portion OF the lo ,.t.s
prefer. ma1orY' asked the nOs'
blandly.
'sThe left wing, II you please
1.-THE left wing?" =. an
EYES," retorted the major, s = IS
.biously at the platter. I believe hrips
always good military tactics /" IND
the left wing OF d veteran corp0
action. "-London Tit-Bits.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07
Not What He Expected

Tommy, you've got NC"
brother. Aren't you gladY .,,M y
"A brother7 l thought II 10 ii
q horse. Papa promised me wv
such i long time. Slarcz.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-07

Unless ION strive for your
are apt to set left.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14

THE Advertiser th.s morning deYotes
sIN columns Dob the story of how CHIEF
of Detectives A. g.. Taylor was onrled
and how hs refused bride from "a
chinese gambling bias amounting to
Sllo0 pen week. i0 start With f he
would shut hIs eyes to the running of
gambling games. f Doc would protect
their games from police Interference
and if ha must make arrests. devote
his attention to games run by huis
conducted lu opposition lo that offer
ing the bride
Taylor from the first advance dice
tated to the stenographer al The police
station daily statements iu regard Goo
the progress of Che negotiations He
pretended to accept the terms of the
gamblers as they were proposed and
finally succeeded iu receiving into his
hands The sum of fifty dollars in gold
from the Chinese g1-betWeen acting
for the hu and making The advances 20
Taylor
when 30 Was 400 arranged that De
should get This advance. as evidence OF
the scheme of the Chinese gamblers.
Taylor submitted Co being searched DOB
the receiving station of me police dee
partment by Sergeant Aea and was fol-
lowed TO the place of meeting with
the go-betWeen By r.. % Matheson, "a
writer on the staff of the Advertiser
that d. might Doe demonstrated that DE
had n0 money DOB bis clothes when he
left the police station and that he se-
cured none elsewhere except in the Of
fee Of the Chinese where the inter-
views ln regard 10 the hush money
proposition were held.
u. NJ Ayres, formerly reporting for
the Advertiser and now engaged in
getting ready sporting weekly FIRST
put Taylor wise 10 the opportunity Of
making "a record for himself by expos
ing an attempt at bribery.
The representative Of the Chinese
hui, Lee Let in the office Of Yuen
Chong, ON King street, between Mau-
nakea and Smith streets, first made
the proposition tO Ayres with the idea
that Ayres should put the offer 10 Tay-
lor the Chinese not wanting 10 go "a
the chief direct Ayres ut once inform
ed Taylor and the work Of entangllna
the Would-be bribers commenced and
went meuily along until conclusive
evidence was reached, Taylor all tho
time keeping daily detailed memoran'
ia for the benefit Of the grand jury
/ the Attorney General the Sheriff and
/ the Advertiser editor, and eyerybodJ
/ else concerned, Taylor kept laulfea in
/ formed Of the matter ana he also adyis.
/ ed with Walter 6. Smith, editor Of th'
/ Advertiser with which paper Tayloi
! was long o reporter
The Chinese hui wanted 10 operate
according 10 the bride offered, game.
NJ pakaplo for which they were Wilt.
20 pay Taylor 800 per day, che-ff
games for which they would pay h.u
/ 500 per week and fan-tan games foi
which they offered the Chief Of Detec'
tlyes $500 per week, Sl4OO per week 70
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14
CANNON STILL
AGAINST THE
REFUND BILL

We have had two hearings before
the subcommittee on light houses, and
have assurance that II any bill h pass
ed at this session, we VIII be given one
new light house.
My secretary was also given a hear.
ing before the committee on Agriculture
our request Tor soil survey was not
allowed, but the argument for an in
crease from fifteen to twenty four thou
sand dollars per year for the expert
ment station prevailed on the ground
that II would make for the further
liberalization Of our agrlcuiture; this
gives Hawaii the same amount as IL
allowed 10 each state.
During the past two years num-
Der VI members Of the House commit
tees on Territories and Rivers and
HarbOrs have expressed the desire to
Visit Hawaii
II " IN the highest degree important
that we have such men visit the ISL
ands. and trip there by congressional
party OF fifteen or twenty members
with their wives would be Of tremen-
dOus assistance In our securing leglsla-
ton for years 10 come.
lndcF GATE or January u ] Nfole
Governor Carter suggesting that the
Legislature be asked TO invite a dele
CATION 10 come this summer Finding
since that the legislature meets too
late 10 probably be able 10 pass such
a measure IN time for me 10 extend
the Invitation here before adjournment,
am now asking that the commercial
bodies authorize me 10 extend such an
Invitation.
We are negotiating 10 secure right for
such a delegation 10 travel on tranf-
ports, and are also working with the
Pacific Mail Company for ocean trans
pOrtation.
Final plans must await further con-
ferences with committee chalrmen and
the steamer people.
In general the plan Is 10 have about
twenty members with the wives Of as
many as wish to come, form party to
come In June or July.
A. the Presidential campaign comes
next summer, this Is our only chance
for two years 10 get these men out to
Hawaii; / therefore hope that the COM
muniiy win make possible the carrying
out OF the plan and cable me authority
10 act, not later than February goth.
Very truly yours,
j. X. KALANIANAOLE,
Delegate TO Congress.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14

aI. nH. game. sven. to be started
.Hte. aHI Taylor was lo ha paid In
prorNH. l' tbe growth of iHe game
BLING business
Th. hu WAS 90 give Taylor ust OF
aI| s.m.s H One city BID that he would
n". IHd amy games conducted by The
huI Th, gam. of pakapIo WAS to have
op.H.l asl night Taylor advised with
At.uU.s General Peters and ALSO with
Attorney w. A. kinney DOB This matter
and H was Peters who advised that Doe
FIRST 1e searched before Doe kept his ape
p1lumeIt with Lee Let 90 accept
retainer
From TayloTs daily notes tho follow
inR statements are taken:
January Z3-Taylor met Ayres out-
side Advertiser office. Ayres asked
Taylor f Doe Was offered go much to
protect gambling games if Doe would
pinch tHa Would-be bribers and make
O. record for himself rayIor said he
cert H.y would pinch them and 90
would boz good record
February Taylor saw Ayros al
que s Hospital where tine latter was
receiving attention for a scalp wound
received boo Palama the night before
and The two drove down town ln "a
haof re-uming gambling conversation.
Taylor said he wanted 10 get TO the
bottom of the business.
February 4-Ayres reported 10 Taylor
thai arrangements had been made for
"a meeting with the go-betwecn
February j-Ayres called for Taylor
at tHe police station at $3.50 p. boo. and
they went 10 the store Of Yuen Chong
and were met by Lee Tong. They went
into "a rear office and were introduced
90 Lee Let Refreshments were served.
Lee Def then spoke 10 aIayior private
ly and made the offer Of bribery direct
and FOO detail
February G-At 545 %. No. Taylor
again went 10 the meeting place. De
trnrITa Joe Lcal was near at hand
ready at can agreed on The details
of .he hush money were settled be-
tween Taylor and Lee Let. Taylor
speaking of au advance, wanting 90 get
evidence.
February 7-At 1915 D. M. Taylor
handed copies Of his written previous
statements 90 the Attorney General. A.
? D. m. Taylor saw Reporter Matheaon
and asked him ~ accompany him 10
the meeting place. At $40 D. ~. Tay-
lor was searched al the police station
ana again visited the Chinese store on
King street 10 see Leo Let Details Of
the business were entered into, but the
matter Of o retainer was deferred.
February 9-At 7;45 p. m Taylor was
again searched a. the police station
and again visited the meeting place.
Lee Let handed over $50 retainer. More
money was 10 be paid Saturday night
and after that right along 500 per
week was 20 be handed over for the
privilege Of running pakaplo games,
A. the police station the $50 was turn
ed ln put 10 an envelope and marked
for Identification
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14
Sugar Factors and
Commission
r1erchants
AGENTS FOR

pany.
Haiku Sugar Company.
Pala Plantation.
Maui Agricultural Company.
Kihei Plantation Company.
Hawaiian Sugar Company.
KAhuku Plantation Company.
Kahului Railroad Company,
Haleakaia Ranch Company
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14

wall has been carefully followed up by
Mr.. Mcclellan, who has been working
with the War Department and the Com
gressiOnal committees since November
The Cablegram Of January 10 saying
that the item for coast defenses In
Hawaii was defeated was an error. The
House voted 100000 for BcacOast bait
teries and 100000 for sea-coast cannon
IN Hawaii and the Philippines. Gen.
Keller offered an amendment giving
100000 additional for fertilization sites
in Hawaii; as the testimony Of the
Board Of Engineers showed that there
was already sufficient funds 10 pur-
chase the needed sites, this amend
mcnt was defeated,
II seems hard for some people 70
understand that II II not delegates
business 10 make speeches IN Congress.
We always see 10 II that our measures
are backed up by members who have
far more influence than any delegate
could have. General Kclfcr was for
mcrly Speaker Of the House and n o
prominent member; II IL safe 10 say
that II he could not get any item
through, certainly no delegate without
a vote 10 back him, could do 80. in-
sist that we can get more Legislation
for Hawaii by arranging for prominent
members 10 make our fights for ~,
than we could by any delegate who
would try 10 secure legislation by
speech making.
After my arrival here, I was con-
fined 10 my hotel IN charge Of a doctor
for over a week on account Of Grippe
Mr., Mcclellan was meantime given q
hearing before the Senate Committee
IN which b urged that Hawaiian for
tlncatlons be appropriated for separ-
ately from the Philippines, HIS re-
quest was granted AZ 10 aeacoast bat
terles and the bill passed the Senate
yesterday carrying 100000 for batteries
In Hawaii; II N also understood that a
quarter or a third OF the $500, 900 lumI
sum for sea-coaat cannon for lnsulaI
coasts VIII be expended IN Hawaii.
We are now deyotnng every energy
10 persuade the House cOnferees n
agree 10 the Senate amendmnt, II W.
can get separate estimates and appr0'
priatlona for Hawaii, there viii b.
much better chance for securing d
larger sum for our Notifications nexI
year
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14
w. G. Irwin &CO., LtG
SUGAR FACTORS, COMAIsSIOH AGENTS
AaENTs For

AGENTS FOR
Oceanic Steamship Co., San Francisco.
Cal.
Western Sugar Refining Co., San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Baldwin Locomotive Works. Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Newall Universal Mil Co., Manufac-
turers OF National Cane Shredder.
New York, N. Y.
Pacific on Transportation Co., San
Fraaclsco, Cal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14

Fine Job Printing, star once.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14
SMITH ! g..
LIMITED
1907 SHitilgS

We have a full line OF 1907 sample
suitings open for your inspection now
These cloths are the very best value
for the money and viii appeal to the
thrifty man for that reason.
The stylish man can get the cut he
wants and a perfect At. Also he can
be sure he Is exclusive II he buys here
for not more than three suits Of the
same cloth viii be made.
Yours for the 1907 trade.
W. hama CO.L,fd
Merchant Tailors.
Phone Blue 274l.
no. O. King Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14
GettOtheRoOt

of he evil Unless SOU usc sham-
poo dandrun VIII appear and ui'
boz hard Co eradicate with Benz
sons Esq shampoo there De- uoth-
ing unpleasant about shampoo
day Prepared from the whites of
eggs it produces plenty of lathcr
and leaves none of the unpleasant
OdOrs Of tar
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14

TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A BOTTLE
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-14
c, BREWER & CO, LTD,
QUEEN STREET.
HoNoLULU, n. 7
AGENTS FOR.

AGENTS FOR,
Hawaiian Agricultural Company, Ono
mea Sugar Company, Honomu Sugar
Company, Waluku Sugar Company,
oolsaia Sugar Plantation Company,
Pepeeiseo Sugar Co., Kapapala Ranch
Planters Line Shipping Company.
LIST OF OFFICERS.
Charles M. @ 1ke..".""P President
Geo. II. Robertson. WIRES. & Mgr.
n Faxon Bishop. Treas. & secy
~ W. Observation-Disclosures
r. o. JoneB'.',",,..',,.,,, Director
O. H. cooke.........,.."..D Director
J, II, dalt.,,,,,,,,,.,..,". Director
All Of the above named constitute
the Boo-1 OF Directors.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-10

except that it has found that the smaller
duty on coffee makes loss for it in
some way That is one of the proofs
that there is Away an injury coming to
a country through minimum tariff
agreement. All the privileges allowed
France in this country under that con
vention should be abolished and forgot.
ten. Then the favors to Brazil through
the free importation of its coffee should
be cut off, and this country would get
its coffeee from Porto Rico and the 9th
err islands just as cheaply as now from
Brazil, and the profits of its production
would in large part go to Americans
who have established coffee plantations
on the islands and propose still nore Of
them There is nothing for Americans
in bothering with the maximum and
minimum tariffs of any country. They
lose every time they mske any such
agreement Worcester Telegram.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-10
Always Ar Injury.

Democrats are trying to make much
Of the report from France that the gov
eminent of that republic will no longer
allow the importation of coffee from
Porto Rico at the minimum tariff rates,
but will charge the maximum, and that
the same rates will be applied to coffee
from the United States after June 30
The convention of 1901 provided that all
tho coffse imported from the United
States or it's possessions should be al.
lowed the minimum rates in France
There is an increase in the crop of cof-
See in Porto Rico. It sells in France to
no better advantage than in the United
Staten The coffee that is sold from this
country direct to France is produced in
Brazil and imported here for nothing.
There is little in the traffic This coun-
try will be just as we'll off without the
French market for It's suplus of coffee
thus accumulated, if there is any. There
IL no reason why France should break
the obligations of the convention of 1901