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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

Col. W. M. Ridpath, of Spokane.
one Of the several Republican candi-
dates for governor. spent Sunday and
Monday here in the interest of his cam
didacy. Col. Ridpath has been promi-
nent in Eastern Washington politics
for many years. He is reputed to be
quite wealthy. having been one of
the owners ofsthe great Lekoi mine.
in the RossIand district. in which
Senator Turner was also largely inter
etsted. The colonel expects to poll
large first choice vote in Eastern
Washington and he seems quite hope
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

Three announcements of candidacy
for the Office of county clerk appear
in this issue of the Islander. 9. L.
Carter. the present clerk. elected two
years ago on the independent ticket
by majority of FIVE votes over G. E.
Hackett. the Republican nominee.
is a candidate for reelection. and
Mr.. Hackett will contest with him
for the honor of the Republican NOM
ination. Both gentlemen have been
residents of the county for many
years and are we'll and favorably
known to the people. Mr.. Carter
served as chairman of the board of
county commissioners in the middle
nineties. Mr.. Hackett has never
held any public Office. He is a MEM
Der of the bar. though he has not
practiced for many years, and is adj
mirably qualified for the clerks Office
and is expected to poll large vote.
MIR. Hambly is quite young man who
has never taken any part in politics.
He has a good business education.
Is neat penman and is very we'll
spoken of by those who know him.
His father, VIM. Hambly, is one OF
the best known citizens and most
prominent Republicans of East
Sound precinct.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

the railroads of the state more than
800, 600, 600. The state highway
commission, under the administration
of one of the best road engineers of
the West, is building state aid roads
at many points on both sides of the
mountains. In this he has profit
ably employed convict labor and
Washington is building up the very
best highways obtainable at mini
mum of cost. The state board of
land commissioners during the past
two years has secured for the state
better prices for state lands and tim
Der and better rentals than ever be-
fore, and has brought to the treasury
hundreds of thousands of dollars to
help reduce taxation. The work Of
the state board of finance for the flrst
year, at no expense--for this board
was made up of state officials has
deposited state funds that have
brought revenue to the state under
the first year of the depository law
OF S23. 600. State oil inspection last
year Melted the land more than
S13. 600; state factory inspection has
reduced more than fifty per cent.
the hazard of employment in the
factories and has returned thousands
of dollars in revenue to the treasury
over and above expenses. Is the state
commission ridden or are these com
missions valuable adjuncts to the gov
eminent of the commonwealth? The,
tax payer in noting the results will
have no difficulty in finding salts
factory answer.''
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

Lieut.. Gov. Chas. e. Coon. of
Port Townsend. passed through town
Wednesday enroute to BellinRham to
attend the annual picnic of the Gro
GERS Association. He was looking
we'll and said he was feeling we'll and
was not worrying any about the result
of his candidacy for reelection as
lieutenant-Rosernor. He has had
many years experience in public life
and is regarded a. one Of the best
presiding officers which the senate in
this state has ever had. He is q
veteran Of the Civil war and one Of
the original members of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25
full Of having q large second choice
following throughout the state.
President Roosevelt

Mr.. Roosevelt will leave Office Sc
cure in the hearts of his countrymen.
The dexterity and sincerity with
which he avoided q denomination for
himself, and secured it for believer
IN his policies. have solidified the
affection and the confidence of man
kind. Turned aside by none OF the
flattering and plausible arguments
which were daily showered upon him.
he gave up power. kept his word and
set a high example Scarcely was
Mr.. Taft nominated when the presi-
dent gave another example OF his
quality by sprinRing enthusiastically
to the aid of Heney, Spreckles and
their friends in San Francisco. at q
time when the current had set strong
~ in the opposite direction. A few
DAYS more. and. in his praise OF
Cleveland. Mr.. Roosevelt once again
struck with hearty truthfulness those
notes which celebrate earnestness and
truth. He has been a good police
commissioner. a good governor.
good president and q good man.
Twenty years of active life may still
be his. Meanwhile he has already
done splendid service for thankful
nation. -Collier' Weekly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25
is THE STATE COMMISSION RIDDEN? ~

An opponent of Governor Mead
who is said to have been an unsuccess.
full candidate for appointment on the
state railroad commission now de.
clares that the state is commission
ridden" aud that the governor is re-
sponsible for the condition. In reply
to the criticism the following inter
esting statement of commission work
has been issued in behalf of the COVER
nor:
Gas result of Governor Mead's
administration we have a railroad
commission tax commission. state
highway commission, state board
of land commissioners. state board
of finance and a board of pard ons.
OF these the tax commission and the
railway commission are the only
bodies receiving special salaries for
their work. the other boards being
made up of state officials. The state
tax commission has forced the rail-
roads. the public service corporations
and the timber barons to pay taxes
on increased valuations instead of
allowing them to escape on basis
of taxation far less than that paid by
the farmers. merchants and home
builders. as they did in years pre-
ceding Gov. Mead's administration.
The state tax commission, in the COL
lection of the Inheritance taxes alone,
has brought to the state treasury
more money than the total expense of
that commission. The state tax
commission and the state railway
commission have raised valuations on
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

Copies Of the San Juan edition
OF the Everett Morning Tribune arrived
mere wednesday. The section devot-
en- 20 this county consists of twelve
large pages. profusely illustrated and
nicely printed. The descriptive matter
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25


That our american Forests abound IN
plants which possess the most valuable
medicinal virtues is abundantly attested
by scores of the most eminent medical
writers and teachers. Even the untu-
tored Indians had discovered the ncefnL
nase ~ MANY native nients h.fore tha
n nsss VI many na.lve pian1S De,ofe 1ne
advent OF tne wnlte race. Inns ln1orma-
lion, impaired freely to the whites, led
the latter to continue investigations until
to-day we have q rich assortment of most
valuable American medicinal roots.
LIZ. rlerce oeHeves tnat our Ameilc1n io!
eos the cSyA ~ most ohstinate md fatal dis
~ ~SAad r-o,,orIv ~ ves,sr.ta thew.
ees{s: n sIxons& p.ope,Ay 80. - sossa. ~ .nous
ana y teanraetlSn OF tnis convlction: ne
poinss with prtde>0 the alm01t mArxelou3
cures elected by his Golden Medical Dis:
cOvery,n which has nroYeu itself to be the
most e73cient efom Nh tonic. liver invioor-
81 hes-t 4ori .nd -ee,,,.7or and hioo1
II ~ x g:S9A
c!esnse5. kno&1 % ue9lca4 sGienS8 Dyspep
ma: OF indigestion. torpio nver. functionai
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

is very nicely written and credit is
courteously given to all who assist
ed Mr.. Lewis in the compilation and
preparation Of the data used. A
larsRe number OF the illustrations
used were loaned by the islander.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

Highly polished Jewel Cook Stoves
and Ranges. The old reliable. Car
just received by the Morse Hardware
Company, Bellingham jobbers.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25

to his exceptional qualifications for
the place, there was somewhat a sim
liar object. The official statement
from the White House said: "In APP
pointing him the president was in
fuenced somewhat by the desire to
recognize in an emphatic way that
there is no longer any dividing line
between the North and the South;
that all good Americans are in thought
and in deed one. "-Coilier's Weekly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-25
Miscellaneous Notes

r. ~
Siam has an area Of 5000 square
miles
American window glass is sent all
over the world.
The Paris to London telephone rate
ia to be cut in half.
The telephone service in Switzer-
land is operated BIZ the governments.
The average price of the American
potato last year was 61.7 cents per
bnshel.
There are 200 newspapers in China.
while ten years ago there was but one
recognized as such.
A Siamese jungle is described as q
forest of fish hooks and knives laced
together with Darbed wire.
The Chinese newspaper is printed
in q roll so that q subscriber may
tear off and throw away that portion
which he has read.
Up to 1906 Pennsylvania produced
more naturael gas than she could
make use of, but now it is necessary
to draw upon the supply of West
Virginia.
Saskatchewan. Canada. will some
day be the greatest wheat-growing
country in the world, owing to the
peculiarly advantageous conditions
of it's soil.
The use of the gas engine on the
farm is growing more popular every
year. In the past two years so. 600
of these motors we're purchased by
farmers and the demand this year has
every indication of being greater.
The greater portion of the telegraph
and telephone poles of this country
come from the northern peninsula of
Michigan. There are many yards in
that portion of the state where these
poles are carried in stock in great
quantities and various sizes. The
larger firms in the business handle
from 100000 up to as high as
200. 600 poles annually, equivalent
to from 500 to 1000 carloads. the
railroad ties, fence posts and cedar
logs produced with the poles amount
ing to twice as much more
At the instance of quite number
of his friends. including member of
the gun club. Geo e. Candy has con-
sented to become candidate for game
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
WOULD STOFCANAL WORK
Bill to ProUide for Commisaoas =
Consider Proposed Changes.

Albany Jan. 2O.-The appointment OF a COM,
mission of six members to consider the recon-
rnendations of Superintendent Stevens of ths
State Department of Public Works regarding
changes In the barge canal plans, .snboded
in his annual report 10 the Senate. Isl provided
for in bill introduced in the Assembly tonight
by Mr. Frisbie. Of Schenectady. The commits
sion as provided for I'm the bill ie to take up
the advisability OF changing the barge canal
plans provide for a deep water ship
canal under the auspices Of the federal govern
ment.
The measure provides for the appointments -
three of the members OF the commission BY
Speaker wadsworth and by the President
pro tenn. of the Senate. The State Supsria-
tendent of Public Works Is to be the sixth
member. The commission Is 10 confer with proper
representatives of the Uaited States government
the question OF changing the barge canal and
also on the general question of dealing with In
land waters Of this state. navigable or TO Re
made navigable. An appropriation OF $4,000 Il
provided. The Attorney General ia 70 be the
counsel TO the commission
Mr.. Frisbis also introduced companion meas
ure providing that all work on tn. barge canal
be stopped and additional contracts be Ist.
This is done Mr. Frisbis said. TO give the p-,-
posed commission opportunity 70 begin its
investigation and report. In the mean tinls. he
would hold UP all barge canal construction.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
NATIONAL GUARD BILL PASSED.

TRy Telegraph The Tribune-l
Albany Jan. 20.-.an urgency for the passage Of
Sire axe-Wainwright national guard BILL con-
forming the national guard of this state 10 the
standards of the United States army, having been
removed by the signature by President Roosevelt
10 5ont resolution OF Congress extending the time
limit of the Dick militia law for two years, the
Senate tonight passed the bill by vote Of 80 10 O.
1t was expected that the state bill would have
80 be signed by the Governor tomorrow to meet
the requirements of the Dick law. which expires to-
might under which the state has been receiving
Sl5Aeeo a year for the support of its national
guard. Congress passed a resolution extending the
Dick law for two years, and il was in the hands
of the President when the SaxeWainwrisht bill
was introduced. Not knowing whether the Presf-
dent would sign the resolution the Assembly passed
the nu and II up for final passage In the
Senate last week. Senator Grady succeeded in
TostpoT1nC consideration until tonight, and when
81 was announced for debate Senator Sake rose
and read the following telegram from Robert Shaw
Oliver, Assistant Secretary Of War:
Joint resolution signed. Date Of conformation
. postponed years
The opposition of the Democrats vanished in1me-
oateiy.
Senator SAKE said ne believed the measure should
he passed out of g sense Of honor, twenty states
already hazing conformed 70 the United States
army regulations
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21

II, IS nv desire. OF course, that all business OF
Ihis kind shall be disposed OF promptly but liIS
matter important that / have 1et II desii .
hle that every feature Of the report shond pe
clearly stated both for the information OF the ST.
ate and in Justice the department II Is M
desire and intention submit complete respoiise
20 the resolution and / hope TO nave IL Ieany
the course OF the next few oays-in az ptoodnil.
tty about beginning of next week ihe aioI4i' 1
Of involved in the preparation OF such a NoL.
inncsJs data may be fully appreciated by son;
hut Il should he remembered that the forces IN a.
the bureaus here which have 10 do intimately VIII
snan~isI matters have been for weeks WORKING
overfsrae on the regular business of the depart
r7eat and have this duty put upon them ii ao-
6itton materially increases their burdens
The Senate passed the bill permitting the street
railway companies TO construct tracks 20 the ne"
Union Station. and devoted two hours to further
consideration Of the Penal Code
II also passed z resolution offered by Mr. tiiifnan
directing the Secretary Of the Treasury to send 10
she Senate statement showing the nulnoer OF nd
tfonai banks placed in the hands Of receivers as
snsoIvent since January 1888, the capital STOCK OF
each. the names of the receivers and their com
pensa:ion. and the Of all attorneys OF special
employees under them; also statement or money
paid to the creditors in such cases and TO snare
holders, etc. Other detailed information is called
for by the resolution which was passed without
debate Mr.. Tillnian saying that II was approved
fY' seuatcr Aldrich in the form In which 1t was
adopted 3
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
LINCOLN CLUB OUT FOR HUGHES.
Endorses Him After Eliminating Criticism of
President from Resolutions.

The Hughes boom received another boost last
night when the Lincoln Republican Club OF the
18th Assembly District gathered at its heaiquar
ters, No 10s West SD street, and passed rcsolu-
lions ndorsns the Governor the strongest and
most available candidate for the Presidency. John
J. Hahn. leader of the district, In his opening
marks said that his captains had made a thorough
canvass the district and reported that tle SEN
timent was overwhelmingly in favor Of Governor
Hughes.
The resolutions presented by George Fent-
rick aud in their original form contained dis
approval OF the of President Roosevelt in
selecting and advancing the candidacy of
cessor but opposition by the negro voters OF the
district led by Ciilchrist Stewart, quashcd this
reference to the President and the resolutions were
sdopted in their modified form with unanimous sp-
proval
Tho resolutions condemn Herbert Parsons, "a
president Of the county committee. for preventing
the Endorsement OF Governor Hughes at the last
meeting of the committee. and end by declaring in
favor of sending to the national convention dele
gales instructed for Governor Hughes from the 18th
Assembly District There was an attempt at n
Taft rally at No. 81 Amsterdam avenue, which Is
in the centre of the negro district. but there were
not enough present hold meeting Paul Bor-
crard a druggist IA the leader. who is trying TO
rally the Taft forces In that district
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
CONET ISLAND FARE.
Nerc FiUe-Cent Bill Designed to
Meet ObjectiOns-Other Measures.
tRy Telesrsph - rh. rrisun. ]


Albany. Jan 9--A bill providing for scent
fare from New York City to Cou-y IsIani that
meets with the approval Of the railroads vas ors
Of the oddities which Senator McNanus introduced.
In the Senate tonight. According TO Mr. NclIarus.
who made speech regarding IL. the bill the,
suggestions of almost every one 1T meets with
all the suggestions OF able lawyers as to its
stitutionality. he said 1T is made UP OF sug-
gestons raised by the railroads the hearing last
year. when the bill held UP by the Railroads
Committee because of the Public Service Commits
sion. which was TO investigate this subject Sine.
the introduction OF the scent bill year ago tIs
Public Service Commission in New York City has
not taken UP the fare matter. and I 60 belisve
that the COMMITTEES has any power in this matter
1t meets with the approval OF the Long Isand
Railroad"
He then asked its advancement TO the order of
final passage. but objection raised by Chair
man Wilcox 81 the Railroads Committee
Senator McManus also introduced a bill coupsl-
ing railroads In New York City issue round TIP
tickets for cents between 8 and .. which
shall be good for the return trip between 3 and
D. m the day.
Senator SAKE rsintroduced his btu Of last year
taxing signboards and billboards-
A bill repeating the present provision allowing
rebates for the prompt payment Of taxes IN New
York City was introduced by Senator McCarren-
A fve-cent telephone bill. affecting adjoining
boroughs of New York City. was introduced by Sen
ator Hazenfug- The bin describes adjoining bor-
oughs Manhattan and The Bronx. Manhattan
and Brooklyn and Brooklyn and Queens.
Senator SAKE introduced bill increasing IRE
mems pensions in New York City from ons-hsG 20
three-auarters of their active pay.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
CANNOT GUARANTEE DEPOSITS.

Washington. Jan 2o-Controller Ridgeiy to-day
cent letter 10 Governor HoCh Of Kansas regard
ing the right Of national banks in state mutually
10 guarantee the deposits in other banks The
Controller says that the position Of his office Is
clearly given in a letter to large number OF
Oklehone bankers who have made inquiries on the
subject. This letter is in part follows:
The principle has been well settled by judicial
decisions that national bank has no power TO
guarantee the obligaticns of third party except
In connection with the sale transfer of Its own
property The courts have held IN substance ina !.
q national hank cannot guarantee the payment OF
sny obligation by a third party, The exception to
the rule is that when a national bank actually
prorniSsory notes other obligations II may
sell such promissory notes and may become an in
dorser thereon. thus guaranteeing payment by the
makers of the notes The rule is founded upon the
nature Of the business in which national bank is
authorized 70 engage. According 10 the courts
there Is a total. lack OF power in national bank
thus become surety for another The question
whether the hank may be benefited by the trans
action whether IL receives adequate consider
stion for the risk IL incurs is not material. The
contract is into which ii has not power TO
enter. The power, not having been granted by the
rational bank act, is forbidden
The Controller adds that he has asked the At
rsorney General for opinion on the question.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21

tfon granted by Judge Lscombe preventing the
ryins out the provisions OF the s1-cent gas law
and to the failure OF the attempt 10 get IL vacated
"An appeal will be taken BY the commission to the
Supreme Court OF the United States says. the rs
port. and the in favor OF the consumers viii
be pushed with all visor.
In the six months Coversd by the report no sp-
plications were received for the approval OF add-
tionaI issues OF stock Three applications for tbs
approval OF additional bonds were received. but
determination reached before the end Of shc
year. No application received for approval of
the transfer Of franchises No proceedings for the
imposition collection OF penalties forfeitures
for the beginning OF summary proceedings were
'L.1stituted found necessary
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
WHY BROWN OPPOSES HUGHES
Ipy Telegraph TO The Tribune


wstertown. y. Y, Jan. 90.-Tn interview
day former State Senator Elon r. Brown says he
is opposed 20 Governor Hughes FOR President. for
the following
consider the Governor unavailable. account
Of his policy of extending executive power the
expense of other departments Of government; un-
stable because of the large amount of digested
and in6gestble legislation he has organized; and
dangerous, because of his unknown attitude on
the tariff. He has never uttered, to my knowledge
a recorded word on the tariff on the question of
the CROWN and extension OF executive power
He is. in my judgment the wrong side. as
shown by his Glens Falls speech. TO the policy
~ pursuing corporations. / don't believe that any
insanity of pursuing the corporations has hold
on this community. We have corporations we
wish to get rid Of We want all the new corpo-
rate enterprises to locate here.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
KISSENA PARK INVESTIGATION.

Albany. Jan. 20.-At th3 request of Attorney Gen
eral jackson, Governor Hughes TO- night designated
that officer, IN person by one of his deputies 10
take charge, in place of District Attorney Ira d.
Darrn OF all the proceedings before the grand
fury of the January term of the Supreme Court In
Queens County, relating TO charges which have
been made growing out the purchase Of lands by
New York City for Fissena Park. The designa-
ton by the Governor has been requested by all
partIes concerned in the prosecution, and is made
go as TO meet any technical objections that might
be raised against the validity of indictments pre-
sented by the grand jury.
Complying with resolutions passed by the grand
iurv of Queens County recently. asking him to
assume charge of the proceedings in connection
with lissena Park. Attorney General Jackson des-
isnatcd Nathan vidaver to represent him. Mr..
Vidaver s now expected TO continue his investiga-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
SUIT AGAINST coRTELYoU FAILS.

: Washington. Jan 2o.-The application of George
". Austin. Of New York, for q restraining order
against Secretary Ccrtelyou TO prevent the alot-
rnent of 100000 worth Of Panama Canal bonds
10 certain national banks was denied to-day by
Justice Gould Of the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia The ruling is practically dismissal
the suit although the week the District
attorney will file demurrer asking for formal
dismissal The circular which advertised for pro-
possls for Panama bonds reserved the right 10 re-
5ect any bid. Justice Gould's decision was based
principally on this point.