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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

August Void. P. A. Jensen and
Robert Killing are the delegates from
this county to the Democratic state
convention which is to meet at Spo
kane on the 18th inst. The alter
mates are Alfred Douglas. Al. Light
heart and Luther Sutherland.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

FOR SALE-Farm of sixty
acres. Attractive and convenient 10
cation about four miles from Friday
Harbor. Good improvements. Call
at or ADDRESS the Islender Office.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16
San Juan
Hrea 81 "a. Mites

Short ORDER lunches served at all
hours at the San Juan oyster house.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Mrs. H. G. Thompson. Mrs. j. j.
Noethe and Mrs. Thompson's sister,
Miss McKivitt. and gentleman
friend came over with the excursion
lists from Bellingham Monday and
made brief call upon Mrs. @. l..
McKinnis.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Eastern or Sound oysters always
on hand at the San Juan oyster
house.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

To relieve constipation, clean out the
bowels, tone and strengthen the digestive
organs, put the m in natural condition
with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea, the
most reliable tonic for thirty years. 35c,
Tea or Tablets. Friday Harbor Drug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

J.. A. Mccormick. the we'll known
photographer. returned to Seattle
Monday. He expects to know def
nitely by the 25th of this month
whether he will have charge of the
Photographic work connected with
the state ehxlbit at the Alaska Yukon
Exposition. In case he does not un-
dertake it be will y return here and
spend the summer among the islands,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

TENTS! all the regular sizes.
Prices reasonable. Morse Hardware
M
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

There will be no service at ST..
Francis church. in the Valley, on
Sunday. May oath. but instead, OH
Ascension day-a holy day of obliga-
tion in the church-the Rev. G.. G..
Van Goethem will offer up the High
Mass at 8 and at 80 O'Clock.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea tores
the stomach, stimulates the lazy liver;
strengthens the bowers and makes their
action easy and natural. The best tonic
for the whole system. 35c. Tea or Tab
lets. Friday Harbor Drug Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Frank B. Kellogg Gets
Record of the Barns
dali Transaction
WITH OIL COMPANY
Tends to Show Standard Used
Him as a Dummy to Build
Up Business.

New York, Dec. 10.-The missing
contract of the Standard Oil company
which explains the loans made by the
corporation to 7. N Barnsdall OF
Pittsburg is lCw in the hands of Frank
B. Kellogg, the government prosecutor
The contract. it is said, indicates the
Standards complete control of the oil
field which Harnsdall operated. Two
contracts. in fact, covered the trans
action, a loan OF S7500,0OO and the
security given by Barnsdall was the
bulk of the sIock of the BarnsdaIl Oil
company. mortgages on coal lands and
rights in Oklahoma.
Securities Held Worthless.
These same securities William A.
Rockefeller testified on the witness
stand year ago, were practically
worthless n his opinion. This made
Barnsdails properly the trusts and
the government counsel hopes to show
he was thus practically a dummy fur
nished with funds to build up the busi
ness for the Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
French S0FTENED
Suddenly Decide to Allow President
Castro of Venezuela to
Visit Country
AND HE LANDS AT B0URDEAUX
Intimated That Government is About
to Take Up Negotiations With
Southern Executive.

Paris, Dec. 10.-The French govern
nent has reconsidered its attitude to-
wards President Castro. He will not
be expelled from France. at least at
present. An official note ISSUED this
afternoon intimates France will take
up negotiations with Castro.
On French Soil.
Bordeaux. Zee. 10.-Presidant Castro
iisenbarlled here today from the
steamer Gaudaloupe. The landing was
affected without incident
A representative of the foreign
minister boarded the steamer and had
an interview with Castro after which
the Castro party came ashore and were
conveyed 10 Bordeaux in a private
car. At the railroad station the party
got into an automobile and were driven
to a hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Three Men Are Indicted.

Chicago, Dec 10-Richard Walsh of
Chicago, Tarlton Embry of Cincinnati
and Hiram E. Rose of Owensboro,
KY, have been indicted by the fed
eral grand jury on a charge of using
the mails to promote a fraudulent
scheme. The indictment of the men
is the outcome of charges made some
time ago in connection with the man.
|agement of the Miguel Plantation com.
|pany, the owner of sugar cane and
rubber plantation in Vera Cruz, Mex.
leo. Nearly 1000 people, it is alleged
iwere induced to invest in the concern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Yesterday in Congress

Washington, Dec. 10l-Following is
summary compiled from the official
proceedings Of the work of both houses
of congress yesterday:
SENATE-The session yesterday was
devoted chiefly to the formal presenta
tion of department reports and the in
PRODUCTION of bills. The reports have
been made public from time to time,
and the bills, numbering 352, were
chiefly for the granting of pensions.
Senator Johnston of Alabama introduce
ed a bill to reinstate former Cadets
Rossell and Weaver. dismissed from
the military academy for hazing. He
declared that their punishment was ex-
cessive and said that every new sem
ator was hazed by being given unim-
portant assignments and being restrict
ed in his privileges. After a brief ex-
ecutive session the senate at %
o'clock adjourned.
HOUSE - For nearly five hours the
house considered the bill providing for
the taking of the 13th and subsequent
decennial censuses. and passed it with
out material change. Prolonged, ami
mated and at times heated discussion
was precipitated over an amendment
by Mr.. Gillett of Massachusetts, who
sought to have the temporary census
force authorized by the bin with the
exception of "a few minor positions. APP
pointed upon the basis of competitive
instead of nOn-competitive examina-
tions. At 4:55 p. m. the house ad.
journed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Give MORE Time
National Commission Decides to Wait
Till ian. a to Settle
Minor Issue
AFTER GIVING A HEARING
American Association and Eastern
League Declare Intention of Max
ing War as Independents.

New York, Pee. 1O.-The national
baseball commission yesterday decided
TO postpone until the January meeting,
action on the demands of the Eastern
league and American association for a
higher classification and greater privi-
leges. The postponement was decided
on in order to allow minors leagues op-
posed to the Eastern and American
demands ample time 10 present their
arguments.
The American league formally award
ed the 1893 pennant to Detroit, and
accepted the rule adopted by the Ma
tional league limiting the drafting per
iod to the first half of September. Hav-
ing been approved by the big leagues,
the rule is now in force.
sexton In the Set-To.
The skirmish yesterday began in the
forenoon, when both minor league fac.
tions appeared before the national
commission. After hot verbal set-tC
between Killilea on one side. and Tim
Murphy, John II. Farrell and NJ H
Sexton on the other, the commission
notified all concerned that an armis
tice would be taken until Jan. 4
Neither set of magnates evinced the
slightest disposition to give the war
ring faction an answer, and it is this
that may bring on the conflicts.
The faction of which Killilea is
spokesman declared that unless they
received an answer from one or bott
leagues that there at least was dispO
|sition to look into the matter, they
could officially be regarded as having
withdrawn from the National Associa
tion of Minor leagues. President
O'Brien of the American association
seconded the war talk with the declar
|atiOn that the club owners of boil
leagues had met earlier in the day ant
decided that unless their demand!
were considered by the major league:
they would pull out.
ySfii Nes1- War.
If the two leagues decide to pull out
war is certain and the consequence:
will be far-reaching. 1t will withou
doubt mean a third club in Chicago
land a second team in two or three 9th
er cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
TO AID COMMERCE
Object of First Annual Session of Ma.
tionaI Council OF Commerce Meet
ing at Washington.
is A STRAUS ORGANIZATION
Hundred Delegates Representing 65
Boards of Trade and Industrial
Bodies Present.

Washington, Dec. 10.-A notable as
semblage OF representatives of the
commercial interests of the country
was held today at the department of
commerce and labor. 1t was the first
annual session of the National Council
OF Commerce which was organized
early in the present year largely
through the efforts of Secretary
StrauS.
Hundred Delegates There.
About 100 delegates representing 65
chambers of commerce. boards of
trade and industrial bodies throughout
the country attended the session. The
fundamental idea of the organization is
the promotion of the foreign commerce
of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
HILL DENIES RAIL MERGER
DiscIaims knowledge of Great North
ern-Burlington Combine.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 10.-The Great
Northern and Burlington roads will
not be merged into one line, at least
not at presnt, was the statement
made yesterday by James j. Hill,
chairman of the board of directors of
the Great Northern railway. who ar
rived here Unexpectedly. it being
thought that he was on his way to
New York. Hills statement was in
response to rumors that have persist
ed for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Loss of Steamer Confirmed.

Duluth, Dec. 1G.-There is now no
doubt that the steamer D. NJ. Clemson
went down with all hands near White
fish Point. Twenty-three hatch coy
ers have bean washed ashore and their
description convinces the Provident
Steamship company that they belong
to the missing boat. The steamer had
a crew of % men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED
Port Byron State Bank Directors Meet
and order a New Safe.

Stockholders of the State bank of
Port Byron at their annual meeting,
reelected the-old officers and board of
directors, and authorized the purchase
of a new safe to replace the one DAM
aged by cracksmen who robbed the
bank the morning Of Tuesday, Dec. l..
The officers are:
President. w. Simonson.
Vice Presidents. s. Gates.
Cashier-B. B. Huntley.
Directors. w. Simonson, A. H.
Wendt, S. S. Gates, ]. w. Moody, B.
w. Johnson, Madge Schaefer, r S.
Woodburn, James A. Searle, B. B.
Huntley, William McRoberts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
CARNEGIE is SUBPOENAED
Former lronmaster and E. n. Gary of
Steel Corporation Tariff Witnesses.


Steel Corporation Tariff Witnesses.
Washington, Dec. 10.-A subpoena
directing Andrew Carnegie to appear
before the committee on ways and
means, which is now engaged in the
task of framing a tariff revision bill,
was served upon Mr.. Carnegie last
night The subpoena is returnable at
a date to be fixed upon later. The
subpoena was handed to Mr.. Carnegie
by an employe of the sergeant at arms
of the house.
The committee has decided to sum-
mon also E. II. Gary, chairman of the
board of directors of the United States
Steel corporation, to appear before it
as a witness.
1t is understood that a subpoena has
been issued calling for the presence
of James B. Van Cleave of ST. Louis
president of the National Manufacture
ers' association, at the hearing of the
committee to be held next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
DUE TO THE ICE
Lowest Stage of Water for the Year
is Recorded After Two Weeks
Steady Fall.
.G0RGES = SUPPOSED CAUSE
Big Sandbars Come to the Surface,
and Ferry Has Difficulty in
Keeping Off of Them.

The stage of water in the MiSSis-
sippi yesterday touched the lowest
mark of this year, and today's stage
was but L foot higher, the record be-
ing 8 foot above the low water mark
The low water at this time of the
year is not of course to be compared
with the low water stages that are re-
corded in the summer MONTHS" said
Observer Sherier of the United States
weather observatory when asked about
the river stages. LAS a rule the low
water in the winter months is caused
by the formation of ice gorges, which
act as dams and cause the river below
them to quickly drain out and drop to
a very low stage. AS soon as the
gorge breaks the river just as quickly
comes up again" Mr.. Sherier is of
the opinion that ice gorges up the
river, possibly above Dubuque or even
above Prairie du Chen, are RESPONSE
BILE for the present low water. At this
time of the year the Davenport Office
receives no report from the up-river
cities, and the local stage is the only
positive information at hand.
The present stage is still quite bit
above the lowest mark ever reached
| here, for Jan. 6, 1890, the stage was
registered at g below zero of the
gauge. This zero mark was fixed in
1864, and all of the river teckonings
are based on the low water of that
year.
Not Much Left.
There is not a great deal of water,
comparatively, left in the river, and
the stage has gone so low that the
pilots of the ferry between Rock Is
land and Davenport are nearly ready
to swear there is nothing but dry land
between the two cities, and to swear
Iother> things that would not look well
in print. The boat has been having
more or less difficulty, but has man
aged so far to continue plying between
the two landings, without mishap.
The boat did try a little mountain
climbing over a bar near the Daven.
port landing yesterday, but gave it up
and went around.
The river has been falling steadily
and rapidly for nearly two weeks.
| All Lights Out.
Notice has been given that the gov
ernment post lights between Ham
burg, Ill., and Grafton, ILL.,, on the Mis-
sissippi river will be lighted for the
last time this season tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
TWO MORE DEAD AS
RESULT OF RIOT
City and Wounded Policeman Go
in Quick Succession.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 10.-Louis
Pratt. one CT the leaders of the band
of fanatics that fought bloody battle
here Tuesday with squad of police,
died at noon today of his wounds.
Patrolman Mullane, who was shot dur
ing the progress of the riot, died few
hours later. This makes the total
number of deaths four.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
2OO ON SPEEDING TRAIN SURVIVE
AFTER A REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 10.-The wreck
of the westbound North Coast limited
at Mckenzie, 20 miles east OF here,
last night may be considered one OF
luckiest in the annals OF railroadlng'
according to railroad men. The fact
that almost the entire train, going at
the rate of so miles an hour and con-
tanning more than 200 people, could
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
GOVERNORS TO
HELP SAVE THE
Timber SUPPLY

Washing on, Dec 10.-Senator Reed
Smoot of Utah, chairman of the sec
ton on forests of the national conser-
walton commission, submitted an in-
ventory of forests at today's session Of
the commission. A general discussion
on the report followed in which the
governors of several states partici-
pated and generally pledged themsel-
yes to cooperation with the federal
government in a practicable scheme
for the conservation Of the national
forests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10

turn over and go down 10-foot en-
bankment without killing anybody, is
The train struck broken
rail. The hard packed snow saved the
gers were seriously injured, while
many were cut by broken glass, and
bruised by those on the upper side
falling on them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
TO REVISE FREIGHT
RATES IN WINTER
Interstate Commerce Commission
Makes Announcement of Import
ant Changes.

Washington, Dec. 10.-The inter
state commerce commission today an
nounced that transcOntinental freight
tariffs, beginning January next, will be
revised on ali east bound traffic both
by rail and water. Glass rates on west
bound traffic will remain as they are
now. The commodity rate on west
bound traffic from Atlantic seabocrd
points to the Pacific coast terminals
'xill be increased approximately 10
per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
SHERMAN PROVES
A MERCIFUL MAN
Acting Governor, Who Postponed Bill
Iik's Execution, Now Saves
Wife Murderer.

Chicago, H., Dec. 10-Lieutenant
Governor Sherman. whose reprieve
saved Herman Billik from being
hanged tomorrow, today granted a re-
prieve till Feb. 10 to Andrew Williams,
who was to have been executed tomor-
row. Williams was convicted of wife
murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
C0NCRESSEARLY YT0 TAkEUP
WAR AGAINST ROOSEVELT

Xlaw & Erlanger are said TO be the
)rime movers in the extension of, the
,o-called trust, although others are de
2lared to be interested. Owners and
of playhouses in a great mum
her of western cities are reported as
speeding toward Chicago to confer
With Erlanger and the attorney for the
combine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
DAVIS ACQUITTED OF THE
-MURDER OF DIR. F. 7. RUSTIN

bies were born yesterday to Mr.. anC
Mrs. Reuben Jones of this town. One
lived five hours. The others are do
ing nicely and physicians say they
will live. The babies weigh from
three to four pounds each. All are
well developed. Mr.. Jones is superin
tendent of schools and county school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Senate and House Repre-
sented at Conference in
Cannon's Room.
MAY EXPUNGE RECORD
Slap at Members in Secret Ser.
vice Clause in Message
Resented.

Washington. Dec. 10.-Leaders OF
the senate and house were in confer
ence in Speaker Cannon's room this
afternoon 10 consider what action, il
any, shall be taken concerning that
portion of Roosevelt's annual message
which relates to the secret service
Among those present were Senators
Hale, Aldrich, Speaker Cannon and
Representative Tawney and Perkins
Has Resolution Ready.
The last named has prepared reso-
luton providing for the appointment
of a select committee of the house to
consider that part of the presidents
message regarded as offensive to mem
bers of congress. The question 0.
expunging from the congressional rec
ord all the alleged offensive matter
has been suggested.
Sennte's Session Brief.
Washington, Dec. 10.-After a very
brief session today the senate ad-
journed until Monday.
Treaties Are Ratified.
Washington, Dec. 10.-The senate
To-Day raIlHeu Ine dfDliTdilOu tIedIlSS
with Peru and China and naturaliZa-
tion treaties with Brazil, Honduras and
Uruguay.
Knapp and Satterlce Confirmed.
Washington, Dec. 10-The senate
today confirmed the nomination of
Martin A. Knapp. chairman of the In
terstate Commerce commission, and
Herbert Livingstone Satterlee. assist
ant secretary of the navy.
Keep Expenses Down.
Washington, Dec. 10.-The legisla-
tive. executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill was reported to the house to-
day. 1t carries s31 ,G68OO0 which is
$4,000 less than estimates asked for
and $4,000 than appropriated for the
current fiscal year.
Carnegie Asks More Time.
Washington, Dec. 10.-At today,s
meeting of the house ways and means
committee witnesses were sworn for
the first time since the tariff hearings
began Andrew Carnegie, served with
subpoena last night, appeared at
the hearing today and asked to be eX
cused until some day next week. His
request was granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
ROBBERS OVERLOOK MONEY

Three Hold UP Train in Washington
But Loot Only Mail Car.
Spokane, Wash, Decv. 10.-Three
men held up an east bound Great
Northern train mile and half east
of Hillyard early this morning, rob-
bed the mail car and made their es-
cape. The amount of booty obtained
is not known. The express car which
contained a large amount of money
was overlooked by the robbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
IMPLEMENT TRADE BO0Ms
Illinois Association Breaks Records of
Attendance and Membership.

Illinois Association Breaks Records of
Attendance and Membership.
Peoria, H., Dec. 10.-Augmented by
over 200 travelling men taken into the
organization the day before nearly
1000 members of the Illinois Retail
Implement and Vehicle Dealers asso-
citation assembled for the second days
session Of their ninth annual conven-
tion here yesterday.
Much of the day the convention was
in executive session. w. A. Pilking-
ton of Des Moines, Iowa, spoke on OBJ
stacles Of retailers.
The attendance breaks former rec
|ords by over 500 and is believed to
denote a boom in the implement indus
try the coming year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
BOMB FOR LILLEY
Governor-Elect of Connecticut Accused
Of Violating the ELECTION
Laws.
GIVING MONEY TO SALOONS
Complaint Says That He Did Not In
clude- Such Items in Sworn State
ment of Expenses.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 1O.-Repre-
sentative George L. Lilley, governor
elect of Connecticut, has been served
with subpoena to answer the COM
plant that il the recent ante-election
campaign he himself, or through a
financial agent, violated the corrupt
practices act.
Gave Money to saloons.
The complaint alleges Lilley or
agent, Colonel l. NJ. Ullman. distributed
money for campaign purposes through
certain saloonkeepers in Waterbury
for the purpose of treating electors
on the day of the election and that
sworn statements of Lilley's expenses
do not set forth the expenditures al
legged as being illegal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Was Roommate of Lincoln.

Danville, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-James ID. Kill
patrick, the oldest printer and pub
Usher in Illinois, died here today at
the National Soldiers Home hospital
He had been i'll some time. He was
roommate and intimate friend of Lin
coin when the two were attorneys rid
ing the circuit together in this part Of
the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Gave Money to saloons.
Begin Installation Of COLLEGE Head.

Columbia, Mo-, Dec. 10.-The two
day program for the installation Of
Albert Ross Hill, LII. D., as president
of the University of Missouri, was be-
gun here today. The guest of honor
was Dr.. Jacob Schurman, president Of
Cornell university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
LAST LINCOLN
PALLBEhRER IS
NEAR The END

Washington, Dec. 10.-General
Henry w. Worthington, former mem
ber of congress from Nevada and only
living pallbearer at the funeral OF Abb
raham Lincoln, was stricken with
apoplexy on the floor of the house to-
day. He is in a critical condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
WHITEsIDE ALSO is BROKE
County North of Rock Island Has
Spent All Money for Year.

Sterling, III, Dec. 10.-Whiteside
county supervisors have discovered
that the county is "broke" and that
taxes due next February have all been
spent in advance. As consequence
the county will build no bridges for a
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
WILL MERGE IS THEATERS
kIaw G. Erlanger Said to Be Behind
the Proposed Combine.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Seventy-fiye thea
ters between Chicago and San Fran
cisco. including playhouses in Omaha,
Denver and San Francisco, are to be
merged into one company, according to
the Daily News today, which credits
the story to an authoritative source.