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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
Treasury Report Shows Big Deficit

Washington, Dec 12.-The annual
report Of Mr.. Cortelyou, the secretary
of the treasury, shows reversal of
conditions for the fiscal year 1908, as
compared with the fiscal year 1907.
For the latter year the receipts were
$84, 236, $50 in excess Of the disburse
ments. For the fiscal year 1908 the
disbursements were sos, O70, POI in ex-
cess of the receipts, due to business de-
preston and increased appropriations.
The available cash balance at the be-
ginning of the fiscal year was $272, :
O61 ,445.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
Counterfeit Bill Is Discovered

Washington, Dec. 15.-The secret
service division announces the discov-
cry of new counterfeit IS silver GER
tificate in imitation of an Indian head
note, of the series of 1890, bearing
check letter B and face number, prob
ably 1912 The bad note has the names
of W. T. Vernon, registrar Of the treas
ury, and Charles H. Treat, treasurer
of the United States. It is photo
mechanical production, printed on a
single piece of stiff heavy paper.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
LIVE DAFrER HANGING.


Numerous Instances Of Persons Do-
ing ResuscitateA.
Innumerable instances of resuscita.
tioI after hanging are recorded, says
London Tit-Bits. Henry III. granted
a pardon to a woman named Inetta de
Balsham, who was suspendde from 9
O'Clock on a Monday to sunrise of
Thursday, and afterward ''came to-"
DR.. Pot tells of Swiss who was hung
up thirteen times without effect, on ac-
count Of the peculiar condition of his
windpipe, it having been converted into
bone by disease.
Annie Green, servant girl, was
hanged at Oxford III 1850 and recover.
ed fourteen hours afterward under a
doctors treatment. Mrs. Cope, who
was hanged at the same place eight
years later, also recovered. On Sept.
2, 1724, Margaret Dickson was hanged
at Edinburgh, and recovered while be-
ing carried to the grave. She lived for
many years afterward and was uni
versally known as "Half-Hanged Mag
gy Dickson"
A housebreaker named Smith was
hanged at Tyburn in 1905. A reprieve
came when he had been suspended q
quarter of an hour. He was cut down,
bled and revived. William Duell, hang
ed in London in 174O, revived and was
transported. A man hanged in Cork
in 1765 was taken in hand by a physi-
clan, who brought him around in six
hours, and we are told the fellow had
the Ierve to attend a theatrical per-
Torrance the same evening.
Richard Johnson, hanged at Shrews-
bury on Oct. 3, 1896, obtained a prom
Use from an under sheriff to place him
in the coffin without changing his
clothes. After hanging half an hour he
stir showed signs of life, and on ex-
animation it was found he had wrap
ped cords about his body connected
with hooks at the neck, which prevent
ed the rope from doing its work. The
apparatus was removed and the man
hanged effectively.
It may be offered in explanation Of
the case mentioned that there was no
drop used at executions in those days,
the culprit usually suffering asphyxia
without the cerebral column being bro
ken
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
NOVEL SUNSHADE.

Strapped to Shoulders 1t Protects
Back, Head and Face.
A cOntrivance Of interest to farm.
ers and gardeners is sunshade de-
signed and patented by Texas man
and shown in the illustration below.
During the summer season farmers
employ numerous devices to protect
the head and body from the scorchina
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
u. S..Troops Soon to Leave Cuba

Washington, Dec. 15-Governor Ma
COON has arrived in Washington from
Cuba to confer with the president and
Secretary Wright on the details of
withdrawing the United States troops
and provisional government from the
island. He expressed unusual satisfac-
ton over the results Of the recent cleo
tions in Cuba, and said there is every
prospect that the evacuation can be ac-
complished without disorder.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
Sultan of Morocco Yields

Paris, Dec. 15-It is announced here
that Mulai Hafid, the new sultan OF
Morocco, has definitely accepted the
Alpericas act and the attendant condi-
tions laid down by the powers for the
recognition Of his sultanate.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
STATES TO
CONFER
MATTERS OF FISH CONTROL
TO AGAIN BE DIS
CUSSED.
Oregon and Washington Author
tiles Will Try for an Agreement
on Columbia River LEGISLATION.
Dominion Defeats Province in
Canadian Fisheries Dispute.

Olympia, Dec 15.-To prevent any
possible federal control of salmon fish
ing in the Columbia river, Oregon
authorities have requested and Wash
ington officials have agreed to series
of Joint conferences to be held in this
state early in January, looking toward
concurrent and mutually satisfactory
legislation by the two states to govern
this industry.
This announcement was made by
Attorney General Atkinson following
a conference in the governors Office.
attended by the attorney general, the
governor and H. S. MCGOWAN and Rep
resentatives Burke and Stewart. At
torney General Atkinson said:
"Some time ago the Oregon author
tiles requested meetings to permit US
to arrive at mutually satisfactory laws
to govern the Columbia river fishing
laws that would be fair to the fisher
men of both states and that would pre-
vent any possible conflict.
''The first week in January the con-
ferences will be held at Seattle and
Tacoma with the King and Pierce
county delegations and with any other
legislators who may wish to be present
Besides the Oregon legislators and 9TH
ers who will be there, there will be
present the entire legislative delega-
lions from the Columbia river counties
of Washington; Ed Rosenberg, Of AS
toria, secretary Of the United Fisher
mems Association; ]. H Smith, the
attorney for the association; the Gre
gon fish warden and the Washington
fish commissioner; w. P. Bell, the
attorney general-elect of this state,
and myself. We are hopeful that as
the result of these conferences bills can
be drawn to be presented and passed
by both legislatures early in the ses-
siOn''
The conference yesterday also dis
cussed the Sand island decision in ex-
ecutive session It is known that the
attorney general is preparing petition
for a rehearing which will be present
ed shohrtly, asking the supreme court
Of the United States to set aside this
decision in favor of Oregon in the Co.
lumbia rviver boundary case and to
render a decision in favor of Washing
toms contentious.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

The people always catch It; the
ooor man says ''the people mub him.
the rich man says ''ths people ars
toodiaa.S
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
a Trait in Common

.srhere Is one funny thing about my
aoo . said little Willie the other day.
swhat n it?" asked his playmate.
.My papa says he takes caf-napa
baltimore American
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

when : boy gives anything away. =
4 : aien he does not want 4 hlnaselx
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
Inland Waterway

Action should be begun forthwith,
during the present session OF congress.
For the Improvement Of our inland
vaterways. We have spent hundreds
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19


control of the war department.
Fur Seals.
The federal statute regulating in
terstate traffic in game should be ex-
tended to include fish. New federal
fish hatcheries should be established.
The administration of the Alaskan fur
seal service should be vested in the
bureau of fisheries.
Public Health.
It is highly advisable that there
should be intelligent action on the
part of the nation on the question OF
preserving the health Of the country.
Through the practical determination
in San Francisco of disease-bearing
rodents our country has thus far es-
capped the bubonic plague. The dan
gers to public health from food adul-
iteration and from many other sources,
such as the menace to the physical.
mental and moral development OF chill
dren from child labor, should be met
and overcome. This nation cannot
afford to lag behind in the worldwide
battle now being waged by all CIV
ilized people with the microscopic
foes of mankind, nor ought we longer
to ignore the reproach that this gov
eminent takes more pains to protect
the lives Of hogs and cattle than OF
human beings.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-09-02
URGES UTAH TO
COME DOWN IN
A CROWD
Supplemental Call to Irrigation
Congress Issued by EzeCu-
tive Committeeman KieSeI'
Maxwell Advertising Event,

Hon Fred J. Kicsel, Utah member
Of the executive committee of the Ma
tional Irrigation congress, who is do
ing all in his power to make the con
gress a success, has issued the follow
ing supplemental call urging Utah to
do her part yaliantly:
IN response to the general call of
the Sixteenth National Irrigation con-
sress, l urgently request that Utah go
to albuquerque with a fun and rep
r|esentative body of delegates.
The Irrigation congress has now
grown to be, and is recognized as, the
most important unofficial congress Of
our country. This is attested by the
unusual and direct appropriation of
$4,000 made by the congress of the
United States, and further by the good
it has accomplished and that it prom
isrs to do in the future.
The enthusiasm stirred up by these
annually recurring events viii tend to
keep the holy fres burning 1t is ir-
rigation from one cnd Of the once DIES
rrt land to the other. This persistent
appealing will eventually arouse the
congostcd centcrs aut win set the
poor immigrant to thinking and pos
sibly stir him to follow the b~cCkoninS
invitation to aid in developing the
latent Of "a region until re
Gently designated ON the map as terra
iucognita.
What we require most i'm this arid
section is agricultural laborers cs-
pecially to be devoted to sugar beet
culture. The reports cmanating from
these congresses, when disseminated.
as they will be. throughout the United
States, will surely cycntuate in draw
ing a desirable agricultural immisra-
ton our way, thus aiding in solving
one of the p%erplcNing problems of IT.
rigation now confronting us, at the
same time adding population and lift
is up to a higher plane a great body
% the people.
We propose taking with us to Al
buguerque an exhibit worth, of our
great state, the means for which are
guaranteed by public spirited ctttzcns.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-09-02
special. ANNOUNCEMENT

I wish 10 say 90 the ladies' Of Albu-
uuerque that I nave decided 10 remain
here for the coming fan and winter
seasons. Ny dressmaking parlors viii
be- open FOR business on and after
September ist. 1905. ! solicit a share
Of your liberal patronage.
Very respectfully.
MISS a. NJ ROBARDS.
Room 10. over Golden Rule Dry
Goods store.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-09-02
WINDOW SHADES

n stock ami made to order. Lowest
prices satisfaction -guarantat5l. Flu
trelle Furniture CO,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02
State News.

The town OF Isanti will no longer be
without fire protection. A meeting
was held recently and volunteer fire
company organized to take charge of
the fire fighting apparatus in time of
need.
J: R. Berkey, contract agent of the
Northwestern Telephone company, has
been in Cambridge and succeeded in
organizing farmers line, covering
Northeast Cambridge, in connection
with the home exchange. .~.--
The sale of cigarets which contain
any substance foreign to tobacco or
the sale of tobacco sor cigarets to
minors will be prohibited in St. Cloud
in the future by order of Mayor
Brown. Another good lid. ST.
Following is a list of Minnesota
banks to which awards of Panama
bonds have been made: First
National, Mortified, $3.50, 900 at 1O3.-
IS; Farmers & Merchants National,
Minneota, $1,000 at 104; First Ma
tional, Sleepy Eye, $4,000 at 1O2. so;
German-American National, Little
Falls, S12, 500 at 1925 and S12.50O at
1927
The 500 line denies parentage of
the Duluth & Thunder Bay Railroad
company, which is to build line
from Duluth to Port Arthur on the
Canadian Pacific, 200 miles. The fact
that the 500 is building from Duluth
to Brooten in the same general direc-
tion, and that the Thunder Bay line
would give direct route from
Brooten to Port Arthur, gave color to
a story which has been af1oat that the
500 is responsible for the new COM
pany.
Five of the principal business build
ings in Greenbush, Roseau county,
were wiped out by a fire which origin
ated in the Kukowski block on Friday
morning. The. valve in the water
tower refused to work, rendering the
6remen absolutely helpless so far as
using their apparatus was concerned.
That the entire town was not de-
stroyed is due to the energetic and tire
less work of the impromptu bucket
brigade, with the fremen at the head.
The total loss is over S55, 900, partial
~ covered by insurance.
Chief of Police Klause, New Ulm, on
Friday saved two women from stary
ing to death. He attacked door of
q house in North Franklin street with
an ak and found in the rooms Mrs.
Dora Fierle, 60 years old, and her
daughter, Antoinette, % years old, in
q stupor from hunger and cold. They
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02

had been self-imprisoned for four
days, and when aroused, warmed and
fed, the aged woman expressed sur
prise when told that Christmas was
past. There was no fire in the stove
and the women had eaten nothing
since Tuesday.
Donald J. Mccall, the Shakopee
constable who was shot on Christmas
eve near Prior Lake and was taken
to Minneapolis, died on Friday in St.
Barnabas hospital. Thomas Nee of
Prior Lake is. under arrest for the
crime in Shakopee. Mccall had two
bullet wounds, said to have been
inflicted by Nee. One bullet entered
McCall's side below the ribs, while
the other pierced his stomach.
According to the Prior Lake author
tiles, Mccall went to Nee's home
Christmas eve to serve a warrant
charging Nee with entering a hard
ware store and stealing $50 worth of
goods. AS the constable came to
Nee's door the latter is said to have
fired twice, both bullets taking effect.
Although weakened by the wounds,
Mccall pluckily held his ground and
got his prisoner. Nee was later
turned over to Sheriff Wagner of
Shakopee.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02

portant matters, the action of the
last national convention came up for
consideration.
"That the members do not want to
do anything in the dark is quite evil
dent by the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted:
"Whereas, in all conventions where
peace and good order prevail civility
of conduct and harmony exist;
"And Whereas, it is reported that
the last national convention of the
A. S. of E. consisted of self-consti-
tuted committees, and an uncivil
power unparalleled with the incentive
of the constitution of the A. S. of E.
Therefore, resolved, that the Green
Lake local union No. 4243 will not
have due respect for any action taken
by the last national convention and
will not recognize the so-called official
power adapted at the said national
convention, nor pay any dues, until a
true and correct copy of all resolu-
tions and amendments of the constitu-
ton and by laws, are to US delivered
for consideration and determination. :"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02
A. s. of E. Ma tiers.

Since the national convention of the
A. S. of E., which was held in Indian
apolis last October, the national
affairs of the society have been badly
demoralized. At the national conven-
ton it seems an overwhelming major
ity of the delegates voted to depose
j. A. Everitt, who up to that time
had been the national president of the
society, and his paper, Up-to-Date
Farming, which up to that time had
been recognized as the official organ
OF the society, was repudiated and
steps were taken to establish a new
official organ. If the newspaper has
been issued a copy has never reached
this Office.
The columns of Up-to-Date Farm
ing, which is now issued twice a
month instead of weekly as hereto
fore, are mainly devoted to Mr..
Everitt's personal grievances. Mr..
Everitt seems to still have quite fol-
lowing and some influential members
of the society in this state sympathize
with him.
Mr.. Everitt and his friends bolted
the regular national convention and
elected set of officers. AS a result
there are two sets of executive officers
OF the national organization, each set
claiming to be legal. If the present
condition of affairs continues there
can only be one outcome-the disrup-
tlon OF the society as national
organization. A house divided
against itself cannot stand. This
discord must be deplored by every
man who has the true welfare of the
farmers at heart. The A. S. of E..
acting as homogeneous whole. could
accomplish much good, but the efforts
OF isolated bodies of farmers, without
concerted action, will not prove pro-
ductlve of beneficial results on a
large scale. At any rate there should
be unity of action in this state. In
this connection, communication has
been received at the U nj TO- Office the
tenor OF which we do not fully COM
prehend. But we will let the article
speak for itself. ....
LAS we have not seen much of late
IN the columns of the Princeton
U Mon about the doings of the
American Society of Equity, it might
interest some of the Union readers
to learn that the society is still alive
in this vicinity. Judging by the activ-
lty and interest manifested at meet
ing held at Wyanett, December 23rd,
1907, we are led to believe that its
principles at least have taken firmer
root among its members. After dis
cussing and disposing of several i'm
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02
A Family Reunion.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Swanbro had
quite a family reunion at their home
in Spencer Brook Christmas day.
Mrs. johnson and Mrs. Hills of
Braham, Mrs. Fred Scalberg of
Maple Ridge and Miss Swanbro, on
vacation from her school at Eureka,
South Dakota, we're all there,
together with Mr.. Scalberg and Mr..
Hills, for the Christmas dinner
Cambridge Independent-Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02
Marriage Licenses.

Clerk of Court King reports the
issuance of the following marriage
permits:
December 26-J. c. Cooley and
Miss Anna Anderson, both of Milaca.
Marriage ceremony performed by
Rev. Andrew Gillies in Minneapolis
on December %.
December % Charles l.. Northway
and Miss Nellie Griffin, both of Fores-
ton. Grover Schnortz and Miss
Margaret E. Corcoran, both of Fores-
ton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02
1t Does The Buslness.

Mr.. E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton.
Maine, says of Bucklen's Arnica
salve: ut does the business; I have
used it for piles and it cured them.
Used it for chapped hands and it
cured them. Applied it to an old sore
and it healed it without leaving q scar
behind" 25c. at jacks drug store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-01-02
A Cure for Misery.

II have found cure. for the misery
malaria poison produces," says R..
M. James of Louellen, S. G. cts
called Electric Bitters, and comes in
so cent bottles. It breaks up case
of chills or bilious attack in almost
no time; and it puts yellow jaundice
clean out of commission. This
great tonic medicine and blood
purifier gives quick relief in all
stomach, liver and kidney complaints
and the misery of lame back. Sold
under guarantee at Jacks drug store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-21
RIVER ACCIDENT.
steamer Garter wrecked by Boiler Ex-
pIosion Near Bayou Geula clerk J.
C. LeBIane Believed to Have
49,, r. .l1.,l

The steamer Carter. which passed
Donalds onville at $50 o'clock this
morning. upward bound, was com.
pletely wrecked By the explosion Of
her boilers some time this afternoon a
short distance above Bayou Goula
After blowing up, the vessel caught
fire and was burned to the water S
edge. Clerk j. Castm;r Leblanc. a son
OF the late J, Elphege LeB anc of
Belle Taere plantation, could MT be
located after The accident and is be,
lieved to have persisted. The bartender
of tie steamer is also missing and
may have been killed. There were no
other casualties, SO far as is known at
present, but a uumber Of regro rousta
bouts and several white employees
sustained severe injuries.
The crew of the i'll fated vessel was
picked up by the towboat MeDougall
and brought to Donal dsoRviIle this
afternoon, arriving here at 3 O'Clock
and leaving Immediately for New Or
leans via the 7. and P. Railway.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-21
!. Gordran TI1eatre Rookiaes.

Messrs. G. a. GoAdran ana w. P.
tCE) Hieleg. respectively owner and
manager dF The Gondran theatre, have
furnished The Chief with the following
list Of attractions booked to appear at
that popular playhouse during the
current season.:
Nov. 'Thorns and Orange Bios.
SONS,
Nov. % Dec. 5 t.iaelusive) MELON
aid Stock Company.
Dec. u Faust
Dec. Power of Love. y
Dec. l7-"The Traitor. !,
Dec. 25-''The Holy City,"
Dec. IT Woods Sisters Company.
Dec. 30-"Her One Great Sin. -
an. A." Under Two Flags
Jan. 5-"The Devil"
Ian. "Hoolfgan in New York. =
Jan. 17-tMiss Temples Telegram. y
Jan. 23-..The Savage King"
Jan 24-ssThe Old Clothes Man,
Jan. 26-'eThe CIansman. i"
Jan. 29-W. B. Patton.
Feb. Is Buster Brown.
Feb Wbitman's Comedians.
MaFeh THE Honey Mooners.
March Country Kid. -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-21
Sessions ef Gaurt OF AOpeaIs.


Sessions of thefFst circuit court of
appeals were heIdlat the local court
house on Tues day aud Thursday fore
moons, with Judges {. P. Caillouet of
Thibodaux and Julian Mouton of La
fasette presiding. Following is a
summary Of the business transacted:
Henry Delaune vs.. Emanuel Schon-
berg; dismissed at plaintiffs and ap-
peIlant's cost.
Frank P. Lions vs.. Mrs. ]. s..
Webster; judgment affirmed.
Succession Of Louisa Lil1ard, third
opposition OF James Tillrnan; judg-
meat affirmed.
Chester r, Israel VS.. Iberville Plant
ing and Manufacturing Company; de-
cisiou of lower. court reversed aud
plaintiff granted judgment for $500,
With 5 per cent per annbn interest
from judicial demand. and all costs
s. Gamble Co.. Lid, VS.. A Baldwin
& Co. Ltd counsel for both parties
eraat.d ten days In shieh 10 submit
briefs; suit to be tried ia cham ers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-21
Bids Wanted.

DonaIdsonyiIIe La. Oct. IT. 1903.
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the Dor
y aldsonviIle Barrow river ferry franchise,
under the same rules, regulations and tariff OF
rates as at present exist. viii be received by
either OF the undersigned up to IL O'Clock noon.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1903.
Bidders must submit specifications OF the boat
they intend teNftrnish and are also required to
deposit with their bid certified check for sfo0.
which will be returned uDon the acceptance or
rejection of the proposal.
The franchise viii be adjudicateti for a term of
FIVE years. or. in the case of a bidder whose boat
is specially built foE ferry purposes for term of
ten years.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
G.. b. REUSS.
President Police Jury of ASCENSION Parish,
Honen Solms. La.
GHAs. MAURIN,
Mayor. Town Of DonatdsonviIle, Donaldson
EiIle La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-11-21
Openlng OF TheatrlcaI Season.

The local theatrical season will be
formally opened at the Gondran the
atre on Thursday next, Thanksgiving
day, when Miss Allean Morrison and
her capable company will be seen in
the noted Chicago success, "Thorns
and Orange Blossoms. {" The play is
brilliant Eaglish story with an
American faVoring, and while in