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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-06-13
The Fourth of July
At Friday Harbor

No one will need to go away from
the county this year in order to have
q rousing time on the Fourth Of July.
The celebration here promises to be
hummer. The various committees
are actively at work and enuogh money
has been subscribed to insure flne
program of sports and good music
throughout the day. A feature Of
the days program which will be q
novel one. to most San Juan people
will be an old fashioned southern bar
becue at Hackett's grove. where
big open air feast will be served at
midday. Numerous sheep and young
pigs will be roasted whole. under the
direction OF W. 81. Evans. nephew Of
DR.. Harrison, and e. W. Harrison. OF
East Sound. who learned the art Of
barbecuing from the negroes Of Mis-
souri, and Kentucky. Roast mutton
and pork will be served hot from the
pit to everybody free.
The literary exercises. OF which the
most prominent feature will be an
oration by Hon. W. 81. Thacker. OF
Arlington. for many years resident
of this county, will probably be held
in the grove. which adjoins the ball
grounds and is fine place for an out
door gathering. The entire West
Sound band has been engaged for the
day. There will be big ball game
in the afternoon and q fine display of
fireworks from float in the harbor
at night.
Orcas island people who desire TO
attend will have an excellent opportu
nity to do 80. AZ arrangements have
been made with Mr.. Newhall TO run
the steamer Buckeye from East Sound.
leaving there about $3.50 in the morn
ing and touching at intermediate
points.
Patrick J. Henry. who bas bought
n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-06-13
The Late Capt. Gregg

The Western Spirit. of Paola.
Kansas. mentions the death of the
late Capt. Gregg. of East Sound. and
says:
"He became Captain Of Company
M. of the 18th Kansas Cavalry and
was wounded four times. From
1869 until 1883 he was engaged in
the hardware business in this city.
with Captain Leslie Perry and DR..
Hoover, he made an overland trip in
the fall of 1881 to Arkansas and
back. -
The Western Mills Company laid
water pipe this week from the
Spring street spring to the mill.
without being required to obtain 4
ssfranchise. - or being threatened with
an injunction a. the proprietors oi
Che creamery were year or so ago.
It appears to be case Of 81 distinc-
tion without difference. -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-06-13

Nelson Lebar's house and its con-
tents were destroyed by 6re Sunday
afternoon. Cause unknown.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-06-13
Clippers Clipped
By Friday Harbor

Last Sunday the Clippers.
x of Bellingham, met the 10.
! sgd cal baseball team on the
! M diamond here and went in
1tM defeat at the hands of Fri
| T. $day Harbor with the score
| LE& standing 10 to g. The
douglas at BatClipper team was heralded
throughout the county as u strong az
RreRation of ball players. and this
was strengthened by the fact that the
strong Lynden team had the Sunday
before defeated them only after q
hard struggle. the score standing 5
to 4. Therefore last Sunday the en-
thusiasts were all on hand expecting
to see close and hard fought contest,
but it turned out to be regular walk
over for the local team. The Clippers
did however. put up q better game
/ than that played by the Bellingham
Stars the week before. and although the
score was large. it was in fact an al
most errorless game on both sides.
The big score was due more to the
timely hard hitting of the players.
which showed great improvement
over the batting in the previous games.
! The game was "a -
called promptly at ri vi
p. m. by Umpire %1 s
Turner and the home ---E -
team took the field. Baker Going Some
The first inning was closely contested
and no tally resulted. but in the sec
ond inning the local players got onto
the curves of the visitors pitcher and
made seven runs. After this it was
call over but the cheering.''
i The accompanying illustrations
show the confident attitude assumed
by John Douglas, the first man of the
home team to go to bat. when be real.
ICED that lot of pretty girls we're
looking at him before he famed out)
Harve Baker making his home run
and Pitcher Rosler in a3tio
It is obvious from the fine pho
tograph of Harvey under way that al
though, like che bedbug. he "has nc
wings at all. he gets there just the
same" And look at Roster. Is it any
wonder that he confused the Belling.
ham boys SO badly that most of them
could only fan the air with their bats
as the balls he handed them passed
over the plate?
q, The features of the game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05

boy, 1 should give them inside information of the
stock market. They furnished me with cipher
an easy one that simply reads Backward and by
means of it [ communicate with them every morn
ing IN the personal column of The Era | not
a stock gambler, sir, although l have fair knowl-
edge of current Wall Street probabilities and soon
exhausted what information had, and it became
harder and harder to deliver the goods. You know
how these things go: big deal isn't pulled off every
day. and not being the inside, had to get down
my knees to get from the the Street
who were able to help A few have interested
themselves in my misfortune and assisted me- but
they'r cold blooded set rule But for week
and l had good luck with my predictions. They
must have made thousands; but still they wouldn't
give up the boy. Why should they? They have a
good thing and intend to work it for all it's worth.
But yesterday-great God-yesterday l adj
vertised in good faith to buy Continental Zinc. 1t
was selling at 81, and l had figured on big divi-
dend being declared,-so my advice had it,-but
instead the directors voted to pass it, and the stock
ports; but the rise came too late.
He stopped to draw typewriter slip from his
pocket. " Here's what came in the box he said
brokeny and hid his face in his hands Mrs
Calendon began weeping afresh
AStrO took the note and read it
This what We'll do every time you fool Be sharp
For sometime Astro gazed at the sheet of paper
then rose and put it away with the other relics
Have you the other letter here?"
Caendon took an envelop from his inside pocket
and handed it to the pamist.
Astro held the envelop to the light, smelt of it,
looked at the flap for minute with his lens, then
placed it on a side table. At last he rose and
walked quietly over to & cupboard, from which he
took large crystal ball This he placed on a
black velvet cushion. He gazed into the sphere
long and earnestly.
The finally drew his long slim hand across his
forehead and nodded his head. There is one you
suspect No woman" he asked deliberately.
Caendon shook his head in silence.
My nurse girl has been completely Frustrated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05

by the shock" Mrs Calendon volunteered. We
are both she is innocent
There is concerned this, neverthe-
less Now tell what the police have done. They
have tried to trace the buyers of the stocks you
tipped off, presumed"
Certainly We have tried to find what persons
if any, have prohted by all the tips: but have been
unsuccessful | shall have list. tonight probably
of all the buyers of Continental Zinc, eliminating
of course, the names of those who have bought for
investment The criminals are undoubtedly specu-
lating; there little looking up the records
of the transfer office
You have your tip for tomorrow all ready fol
the newspaper"
Yes and this time I'm sure it's safe
Very we'll, then proceed as usual. You have.
suppose, your detectives working the case?"
Yes Can they do anything for your
Astro rising. Tonight l shall be busy. 1 shall
cast the child's horoscope, and find out the best
path to pursue. Kindly give me the exact hour of
HarOld'S BIRTH.
He wrote it down solemnly then pressed an
electric bell Valeska appeared in the doorway
the visitors followed her into the waiting room to the
outer door.
Before she left, Mrs Calendon took the girls
hand. oh he S wonderful man" she exclaimed
Somehow have great faith in him IN strength
ened already. He seems to know everything. Such
eyes!
Her husband shook his head skeptically, and went
out without a word.
A STRO meanwhile had turned eagerly to the things
that had been brought him. the lines Of his
olive face set and determined From the inspired
mystic to the man of practical analytic mind, the
transition had been instantaneous. All pose was
now dropped His inspection absorbing that
he did not notice Valeska's entrance She did
speak, therefore, and watched him he pored over
the enveop, then at the oiled paper wrapping of
the horrid relic Half hour went by, during
which the palmist rose several times pace up
and down the length of the dim studio. Once he
took down book from his shelves and hur-
rledly through its pages, stopping to mark dia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05
By ALAN BRAGHAMPTON
Drawings by Karl Anderson

VAS at the end of a busy day when
Valeska Wynne. the pretty assist
ant to Astro the Seer. threw back
the black velvet portieres of the
great studio, and motioned her
visitors to enter. They came in
anxiously, a dignified but care
worn. haggard man of fifty and
his hysterical, sobbing wife. APP
parently they expected immedi-
atelY to meet the Master of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05
: Versus a Gang of Archplotters

caution, then. he slowly I'M
folded the paper 1t was a
child's toe.
For a few minutes not a
sound was heard in the studio,
save Mrs. Calendons choking
sobs. and the intake of her
husbands deep breaths as he
endeavored to master his
emotion. Astro put aside
the gruesome object with
it's wrappings. and then ex-
tended his hand and grasped
Calendon's with a strong.
encouraging pressure.
Mr.. Calendon," he said.
simply, Il am at your service.
| thank God that | have had
some success in tracking down
worse crimes than this, and
what | can do in this matter
shall be done without reward.
Cheer up, Mr.. Calendon; |
can help you! Madam. pray
accept my sympathy; bat
master yourself, for | must
hear the whole story
CALENDON moistened his
- lips. pulled himself to-
gether, and looked gratefully
at the slender, poetic figure
before him. I'll tell you
the rest of the story now.
and l pray to God that you
can help" He turned to his
wife. and after she was calmer
he proceeded.
Its devilishly ingenious,
sir. What they are holding
the boy for is in order to get
tips on the market. That's
their price. | got from them
the third day typewriter,
unsigned letter telling me
that if valued the life of nv
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

day night Is chorus girls night after
the regular show, and this weeks girls
have many new Things to present
These attractions have taken the place
OF the amateurs and are becoming i'm
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
"a Nv LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

who have been battling the efforts OF
tho secret service department Dan
discOver< the leader Is a prominent So
ciety man, add mat he y so base as 10
use his daughter as foil Tor the gang
Dan loves tho daughter and hereby
hangs the romantic side OF the play
The efforts OF the detective 20 bring the
gang TO Justice and yet prove the In
nocencc or the girl he loves, who has
been made an unsuspecting accomplish,
result in an evening OF unalloyed en-
tertainment Mr.. Gilmore Will render
a number OF songs In that full, ricn
among which are. TAKE Me on the
Rollers" "Stroliing Homo with Mary.
swing song" Taking the Picture OF
Matinses will be given daily except
on Wednesday.
LAFAYETTE.
The Lafayette stock company mas
made a nit as Is evidenced by the large
and Increasing audiences that witness :
viii be supplants ed next week by Dau-
diets Gypsy heroine. Carmen; MISS
Louise Dunbar, who has already mace
herself a host OF friends VIII play
an old favorite in Detroit, VIII play
her unfortunate lover. Jose.
The story OF Carmen" was original.
w written by Prosper Merimee. and
made his fame as an author The
dramatic possibilities OF the story i'm
mediately commended II for stage use
and a grand opera and several plays
guages. Mics Olga Nethersole starred
as Carmen for several seasons, and still
retains the play In her repertoire.
Eleanora Duse. the great Italian ac-
tress, used the play as one OF her
strongest drawing cards. while the
operate Carmens are innumerable.
Carmen Is a wild. beautiful Spanish
M hn nh -
as a cigarmaker I'm Seville. In the fac
tory she Is the terror OF the girls and
the admiration OF all the men. She
tries to fascinate Don Jose, young
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
SLIGHT INJURY
RESULTS IN DEATH

George A. Bean, aged 20, a plumber.
who made his home with his parents
at No. 1873 Sixth-st.. is dead as q re-
snlt of a slight injury to his thumb,
Sustained late In February. which de-
veloped blood poisoning. While work.
ingat his trade. Bean got a small piece
ofLsteel In the thumb of his left hand
The steel itself caused no particular
trouble. but 1t carried an infection
Unto the wound and blood poisoning
developed quickly. Soon practically
his entire system became involved and
he took To his bed. He had been I'M
der the care OF DR.. Charles q. Ander.
son, No. 107 West Fort-st.. since March
I. but his condition continued to grow
worseIa and he finally succumbed We'd
.nesday. The funeral was held today,
and the remains were laid TO rest In
woodmere cemetery. Mr.. Bean was
unmarried.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
Famous Italian Tenor in Concert.
South American Relies.

Beneath the soil OF the South Am
erican republic OF Colombia there
have been brought to light some re-
markable buried treasures in the line
of curious animalshaped pottery each
'incised and made OF black clay. These
specimens are perhaps the only YES.
tlges left OF the vanished empire OF
the Chibehas. which nourished In this
region I'm pre-Spanish times
Mrs. Hogan--Ol gave me husband
a loving cup.
Mrs. Grogan--Snnre. Oh gave Pat
SIGH a mug that he's been In the hos
pital Wild II fer a wake.--Puck,
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

or surrassinr interest is Henry
Woodruffs appearance al the DetroIe
opera house Monday In Brown OF - at :
ward" which. with Mr.. woodruff as
star, enjoys the unique distinction OF
having been presented for 73 consecu-
tive weeks beginning with It's opening
performance. az the Pr,nesss ~ snet mai
playhouse, IL ran all summer at the
darrick theater. Chicago. followins TINS
with road season which lasted unilI
weeks was then called only TO permit
Mr. Woodruff TO take an imperatiVely
needed rest.
Brown OF Harvard" scenes are, nat
uraily. laid at the great seat OK learn
last acts represent Tom Browns room
in famous old Holworthy Hall, the
best loved OF all Harvard's famous
dormitories In the third Is seen the
boathouse on the Charles river on the
day OF race between the Harvard
eight and a crew from an English uni
Ynysity. This contest Is the pivotal IN =
dent of the play and the scenes at
tending Il Intensely exciting The
finale OF the act represents double
climax as surprising as IL Is interest
MIR. woodruff role is that OF Tom
Brown, a wealthy and popular stu :
dent. who IL at once generous ana un :
sssuming. Many strusglinas unueT,
college by him without knowing who
their benefactor Is. One OF these IS
Gerald Thorne a southerner, who Is
working his way through college and
at tho same time supporting his young
sister, Marian. The latter IL under the
influence OF Wilfred Kenyon. the broth-
err OF the girl whom Tom Brown loves.
Gerald Thorne II stroke oar for Hal-
ward, and the bulwark of strength In
the crew The plot concerns the at
tempt OF rascally alumnus. Cotton py
name, to prevent Thorne from rowing
in the race against the English crew.
by having him believe just as the con-
Test Is about to begin that his sister
has disappeared. Tom Brown leaps
into the breach by taking Thorne 4
place, and the day is saved. though AZ
the end OF the race II Is made TO ap-
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

Basque soldier, without success. She
has a quarrel with her rival and
slashes her in the face with her cigar
knife. For thIs she Is arrested anu
left in the care or Jose. Her blauish-
ments work on him TO such an extent
that he frees her from her bonds and
agrees TO help her TO escape. This she
accomplishes. and Jose Is arrested and
imprisoned. On his release he again
meets the fascinating gypsy. and be-
comes involved In duel with his Of
ficer In which he kills him. and is
forced to fly. lie takes Carmen for his
wife and becomes the leader OF a band
OF mountain bandits. Carmen tires of
Jose and falls in love with the toreador
Mendez. Mendez visits the band dur
ing the absence or Jose. whose unex-
pected return precipitates a duel be-
tween the rivals. Mendez Is saved by
Carmen and escapes. Carmen follows
him to Cordova, where they are found
by Jose, who kills Carmen at the gate
of the plaza de Toros." where Mendez
Is winning the applause OF the mule
titude.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

niest burlesque performers TO visit De-
troit. Will be seen In q musical-farce
entitled "Krousemeyers Alley" I'm
which he Will play the part OF a ward
There are many laughable scenes in
the play. which deals with politics on
New York's lower east side.
The chorus II said 10 be worthy OF
special mention and the 20 young ladies'
who comprise II. will take part in a
dozen big song numbers which have
been especially staged by Mr.. watson.
In the olio are Swan and lombard.
acrobatic comedians: Alice Gilbert, a
cunning soubrette. the Millership Sis
tiers, Exceptionally clever dancers and
singers. and the Bitou Comedy Trio.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
TEMPLE.


The Temple theater WILL no doubt. do
the same great business next week that
IL has been doing this week, and that
means that every seat Will be sold long
before the performances begin. The
headline feature for the week Is Rich
ard Golden. who will appear with his
company In a new comedy by Clay M
Greene. entitled "A Case OF Divorce
1t II said that this playlet has the
pathos and comedy so blended that
there IL Just enough comedy TO make
enough dimples to catch all the tears
Richard Golden will be best remem-
bered, perhaps. In his impersonatiOn OF
Old Jed Prouty. IN which ne run Den
man Thompson a close race az the best
impersonafor OF the New England type
on the American stage.
Grace Cameron. a musical comedy
star, with q large following In this
section, will be the special feature OF
the Dill. Miss Cameron closed her sea
son as a musical comedy star SATURDAY
and her appearance In the Temple will
be her frst In vaudeville in several sea.
sons She writes that she has been
preparing for her appearance In vaude- !
VILE for several months and that she
hopes to be n bigger hit than ever
The majority Of the acts on the bill
are entirely new TO Detroit. and among
them might be mentioned the SIX josef
It's. and their lilliputians. direct from
Germany; George whiting and the
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
LYCEuNf.

Sunday night, Vaughan CHASER and
company open the second week Of their
engagement In the Lyceum theater In
Mistress Nell" the charming love
story OF Nell Gwynne and King Charles
IL Mr.. CHASER has secured the original
Henrietta Crosman version and is
building special scenery and making
special costumes for the first presenta-
tipn OF this beautiful play at popular
prices.
The adventures OF Nell Gwynne are
thrilling enough TO satisfy the most
melodramatic appetite. while the lines
and scenes are sparkling enough to
make the play one of the most brilliant
comedies on the modern stage. The ac-
ton OF the play occurs during the
eighteenth century and gives Miss
Courteney an opportunity TO appear in
the beautiful costumes of those times.
One OF the most interesting episodes
occurs when Nell Gwynne in the dis-
guise OF the cavalier procures a docu
ment from the Duchess OF Portsmouth
who IL a secret service agent OF the
King of France. which saves to Charles
his kingdom. Mr.. CHASER as King
Charles will have one OF the best roles
OF his career and the entire company
will be cast acceptably. Matinees Will
be given on Wednesday and Saturday
only.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
THE GAyEry.


sThe Gayety theAter offers as It's next
attraction The Dewey Extravaganza
Company" one OF the top-notchers ia
the burlesoue field this season. The
company IS q large one and has with II
many prominent and well known peO-
pie, including a chorus OF attractive
and Handsomely gowned young women.
The company presents two-act musl-
cal farce called "Stolen Sweets" which
Is full Of catchy music up-to-date
stunts by Funny comedians. and young
women. In fact. the whole company n
introduced ia the epenins number. With
this company IL "Rosellfs famous liv-
ing pictures" that have attracted con-
siderable attention In the western cir
cult. In the olio are found a number
OF vaudeville sketches by clever peo-
pie, amongst them being Rowland and
Dugan In their new sketch called "A
Hesty Messengers" Jeanne Brooks. the
girl with the smile; the Sisters Lynotte.
haitian maids. and NJ n Dixon and
Billy Noble. The Dixie Boys" Thurs
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

with new material. and Jolly Fannie
Rice Will be feature on the bill with
her miniature stage and her dancing
musical flower garden, will be another
ine feature OF the bill. while the kinet-
ograph will show that great chase
comedy picture, entitled Personal"
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
THE WHITNEY.

the title Of the new Barney Gilmore
play, in which this popular star Will
appear In the whitney next week, COM
mencing Sunday afternoon. AS an &C
tor and singer. Mr.. Gilmore has won
warm spot In the hearts OF melodram-
attic lovers. and in this new Offering
he IL said 10 be offered his best oppor-
tunity yet. Mr.. Gilmore will be seen
as Dan, a famous detective. who has
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25
MEADOW-BRooK STOCK
y FARM SOLD FOR $4,000

The Meadow Brook Stock farm. near
Rochester. Mich. has been sold by
J. L. Higgins. to a Detroiter for $50.
900. The sale was made through
Charles ID. Ffske.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

mensely popular. Bargain matinees are
still very popular in the Gayety, and
are held daily. A good seat may be
had for % cents.
AVENUE.
For next week, the Avenue theatet
has secured Billy Watson and his
troupe OF merry burlesquers.
The little German comedian who has
long been regarded as one or the fun
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

Melnotte twins, artistic nonsense. said
TO be very clever act; Clement De-
Lion, a wizard Al palming, who reports
says Is the greatest -you-see-it.
now -you-don't" fellow that ever APP
peared In American vaudeville.
Stuart Barnes. who Is accepted as
among the four best singing comedians
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

pear that Tom has been guilty OF
wronging Marian Thorne The man
ner in which he clears himself I'm the
last act il one OF the manifest and
mostkdramatic scenes In the whole play.
In tho yard" scene, college songs.
college sports and general youthful
exhuberance help give the play it's dts
tinctfve atmosphere. The play was
staged by Henry Miller and IL present
ed under the personal direction Of that
master stage craftsman. just as I'm it's
original production at the Princess
theater. New York.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

Little wiliie-Say. pa, what's the
difference between an optimist and
a pessimist?
Pam optimist sees only the
doughnut, my son, while the pessimist
sees nothing but the hole therein.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-25

beer hired By the government to track
down cvtain gang OF counterfeiters
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08

Why are you so consistently inclin- ed to legislative inaction?"
 Because, answered Senator sorg- hum, people are never satisfied, and 1t Is better to have them hopeful about what you are going to do than dsap- pointed In what you have already done."
 -Washington Star,