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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

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The Bellinghxm Herald made quite
conspicuous mention Of celebrations
TO be held in about dozen towns In
Whatcom and adjoining counties. but
neglected to make any reference to
Friday Harbor. although the celebra-
tion to be held here will be the prin-
cipal one in the county and was the
first one advertised. The omission
was doubtless an oversight. though
hardly excusable.
The Friday Harbor Trading Com
pany, which will succeed the BugRe
Trading Company. has been incorpor-
ated with s. NJ. Bugge. VIM. Sweeney
and John Mckenzie As trustees.
A. G. brown moved his sawmill
machinery and household effects to
Dakota Greek. near Blaine. the first
Of the week. taking with him also
about 5, 600 feet Of lumber with which
be will build . house The goods stc.
were laden upon two scows which
were towed by Will Jakles' launch.
Mr.. Brown bought two sores q land
1t the mouth of Dakota creek some
months ago. e il safd to - rich
land. abundsntly supplied With watez
and only ! short distanoe from Blaine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

Spring street is handsomely dec-
Grated with evergreeDs. flags and
bunting and presents gala appear
ance. A banner of welcome across
the street at First street says: "Wel-
come to the Best and Biggest Town
of the Biggest Islands Of Their Size
in the World The FUNERALS OF the
years 1872 and 1908 are also inserted,
the first being to the year in which
the boundary question was settled By
Emperor William.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04
Collector Harper Here.

Hon. F. G. Harper. collector Of
customs for the district of Puget
Sound. which includes also the entire
state of Washington, spent several
hours here Friday of last week talking
over customs matters with his deputy
here and visiting with old friends.
He went from here to East Sound
where he was in the mercantile bust
ness for number Of years ana where
he resided at the time Of his election
to the state senate as joint senator tor
SkaRit and San Juan counties. At
East Sound. where he spent the night.
leaving early in the morning. he was
the guest of DR.. ]. M. Harrison. He
and the doctor have been intimate
personal friends for twenty years.
Mr.. Harper was pleased to learn that
q considerable number of the doctors g
friends in this county are urging him
to become candidate for the leRisla-
ture and although he had nothing
whatever to do with the suggestion Of
his candidacy he hopes that it will
bear fruit and that he will bs persuad-
ed to run.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18

The fullers' earth industry in Great
Britain Is practically controlled by a
combine. which entrusts the secret OF
its nnai preparation to less than half
= dozen persons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
Special RIBBON Offerings

No ribbon that be successfully met in these
great Ribbons for ANY from the most elabo
novelties work Ribbons for trying
packages And all AT LESS PRICES THAN YOU PAY
ELSEWHERE FOR LIKE QUALITIES.
all shades-speca
a
all
fine
weigh
wide
in all
blue, lavender white and
csc bolt
no ih-dS yd CSC No. Sic yd, soc bolt
Igc bolt a
No sc yd, CSC bolt. a
RIBBONS 10 for white
DOUBLE FACED n spools
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
Showcase Robbed.

Goods TO the value OF yearly 800
we're stolen from a showcase In front
OF Goldberg Bros store. No. 225 Wood.
ward-aye., Thursday night
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
A Leather Travelfng
Baq or Suit Case

A gift that is invaria-
bly, received with the
utmost pleasure, for
everyone travels once
in a while; and every
one likes to carry a
smart grip. So if you
are undecided as to
what to give some par
ticular friend-consid-
er well the question of
a Suit Case or Travel
ing Bag.
On our Mezzanine
Store for Travellers are
Suit Cases and Bags of
every description, from
the most elegant to the
good, serviceable but
less expensive sorts.
Very easy to find some
thing that meets your
taste and pocketbook.
Just come and see.
(Mezzanine, rear of
First Floor.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
College Suits for Young Men

and fances that the fellow likes to
clothes Materials showing the latest
coorngs In fabric. in cut these Young Mems
Suits unusual and vim to them And 1t would be
gift that would be appreciated thor
oughy 36inch Many styles from
$3.50 SIS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
Toilet and Manicure Sets

Hair Pin Trays, In glass, with
silver handle tops. at Csc.
Toilet and Manicure Sets. In tmi-
tation ebony. 7-piece set. at VI 20.
Toilet Sets for children. In 2-piece
sets. fancy backs. at s1.3s.
Manicure Sets. 4 pieces. in ebony
finish. In a lined box, at soc.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
Knickerbocker Salts at S. and 81. so
Boys Smart Refers, S. to SIS

All the style this Made in nobby coorings in
Atwood materials Innings Sizes II ye
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
I { hriStn1aS--.The CMdvs Great Day

unHend h breathe of an
smornmg from h h
edm
oesant
the
the the hundreds
eLmdoM nny too
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-18
Lonsworth's Sister
May Get Historic Title
The HUDSON STORE,
THE HUDSON STORE The HUDSON STORE THE AUDs2N s70R
The HUDSON STORE
% =@%~'' The Last Saturday Before Christmas

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
MODES OF THE MOMENT.

There is a great fancy for the mIli. tary sleeve not only for coats, but for really elaborate costumes.
 The small fur tOques are conspicu. ous among the new small hats. and new variations on the marquise idea and the Henry ". shapes are also much in evidence.
 Bands of dyed cluny lace or em- broidered fiIet net made up over white and trimmed in self solor satin make comparatively inexpensive and smart blOuses. repeating the colors of the frocks with which they are to be worn.
 A sleeve idea which is finding favor with Parisiennes is the use of an un- dersleeve in contrasting color. By this is not meant merely the sheer white underslseve win which we have long been familiar. but an undersleeve in satin. velvet. silk-uhst one vill-of relieving color. over which falls q loose CT draped outer sleeve in the materials or trimmings of the frock.-Nev Fork Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

tion futile, vsxatious, unfair" and several similar adiectives. It was in reply to this outburst that the at- torney-general spoke or rather wrote. for the statement was carefully written and officially given out so that there might be no mistake about it. He said that the remarks of President Ripley were most sur prising, seeing that the prosecution had been instituted by some of the most careful officials of the depart ment after the most searching in- quiry President Ripley said that the offenses complained of in the prosecution had been committed by very minor subordinate of the road ''in direct defiance of the orders of the management" Attorney-Gen- eral Bonaparte said that this was a most spacious excuse and one too often put forward by railroads and other corporations caught in illegal practices He said that the subor- dinate had nothing and the road ev- erything to gain by the violation of the law and he doubted much if the alleged direct orders" against re- batting had ever been issued He pointed out that the convictions ob- tained were obtained on the record of the company's own books and that there were many other cases that it was confessed had been covered up by burning the discriminating rec ords. The fine, he said, was only one-fourth of what might have been imposed and in conclusion he said that the attitude of President Ripley not only reflected on the court and on the department of justice, but was calculated to bring the railroad into even deeper disfavor with the public which had been wronged. This, he said, was perhaps the most important feature of the case as it deepened the public resentment against corporations in general.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

The heads of the international unions composing the allied printing trades of America at their late meet ing at Indianapolis dre reported to have agreed unanimously to act with the Newspaper Publishers assOcia- ton in an effort to abolish the tariff duty on wood pulp and white paper. As the members of the Topographic cal and allied unions are usIally ac. tive politicians in their respective To. calities. they can d1 much 10 elect a congress which will consider tariff reform. But such well posted citi. zens must know that it is very i'm probable that. even after election, '' if the republicans control congress, any real effort for tariff reform will not be attempted as long as ;he pres ent combine holds power Nor is the republican majority of the sen- ate controlled @s it is Dy AldTich and other ardent ,rotectionists at all likely to report fayCrabIy any bill that will compel tie paper combine, or any other trust, 10 reduce the price of its products 5y abolishing the protection it enjoys through the tariff law and thus foster competI- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

The presidents efforts to have a naval surgeon command a naval yes sel seems destined to meet with fail ure, says Washington writer. He has assigned Surgeon Stokes to the command of the hospital ship Re lief, and Stokes is now being addressed in the navy department as doctor captain, but it will take time and $20,OOO to fit out the Relief and mean- while Senator Hale, chairman of the committee on naval affairs, has intro duced bill forbidding the assign ment of staff officers to the command of any naval vessel MT Hale's bill also prohibits the existence of the naval general board, which has been called into existence by executive order and despite the fact that con gress has never been willing to con- sent to its creation by law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
INCREASE OF CENTENARIANs
But Ages of Some of Them Should I
 Accepted With Caution

It has been asserted of late year that the average duration of huma,
 life IS increasing. The number of al
 legged centenarians has grown iron year to year, and the census of col ored body servants or nurses, wht know George Washington has showr marked increase until recently. AS Washington died in 1799, 1t is evi dent that the number of survivint nurses who knew him in his infancS must be extremely small.
 It is a matter of common know ledge that most of the colored people born in slavery and brought up in fig. norance, without any family records had no exact knowledge of their birtl dates, and were apt to claim flfteer or twenty years more than they were entitled to, simply to give dignity tC their personality. In the absence oi authentic records, their gray hair, seemed to substantiate any claim they might make. But since more than a hundred years have elapsed since Washington died at the age of 67. there has been a marked decrease in the number of his alleged colored nurses and even the number of per- sons who aver that they shook hands with him is growing less.
 Other claims of longevity are be- ing shown, from time to time, to be ill-founded. A few days ago it came to light that an inmate of a charitable institution at Cincinnati who has been posing as a centenarian for sey- eral years past, was really twenty years younger than he asserted. As he was of German birth the church re- cord of his native village was conclu- sive evidence on the subject and the production of a certified copy of the record robbed him of his distinction Such an occurrence should make us careful how we accept the claims of alleged centenarians without scru- tiny. No doubt there comes a time when every aged person aspires to be considered the oldest inhabitant. but that a mans hair is gray or a woman has gained her second sight, is no sign that he or she is a hundred years old and past. Alleged centenarians should be required to produce evil denee of their claims before these are entitled to aeceptance.-IndIanapolis News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
HEARD IN PASSING.

There is a man in Germany whC
 has slept for forty-three months anC
 still shows no inclination to get III
 and build the fire in the morning fol
 his wife. It must be jolly to be able
 to establish a record of this kind
 Bridgeport Post
 Eight hundred thinly clad men marched up to the city hall in St Louis recently and asked the mayor to 1 give them work. An appropriation | of $10,0OO will be made for street i'm provements and the men will be put l to work as soon as possible.
 | If one were to accept as gospel some of the speeches recently delivered in | Washington, one would be constrain- ed to believe that it is only necessary | to place the ear to the ground any | where on the Pacific coast to hear, the spashing of vast Asiatic armies cross ing the ocean on their way to invade the United States.-Boston Transcript
 The demand for the higher educa- ton is indicated by the fact that Brooklyn has to build a new high school every year to keep the pace. As some high schools do about as much for the children of to-day as the col leges did for their fathers, is it any too much to predict that free colleges will be provided for the children of to-day's children ?-Ansonia Sentinel.
 The new democratic club of New Haven, or the old club in new waist coat and brooches, if such it be, has already attracted attention in Hart ford, and while Hartford sits up and takes notice of anything in New Ha- ven, except the Taft boom and al- legged bad trolley service" on foot ball days there is good reason for hauling the flag to the top of the memorial fountain on the green New Haven Leader.
 The opening of the New York and Brooklyn subway, is expected in time to divert n maximum of 16,OO0 passen- gers an hour from the bridge at the rush hour, and already the effects of that easing up are evident. It will be no great advantage over the old con dition of affairs if the crush is trans ferred from the bridge to the subway, but it will be the desirable thing to so divide the patronage that there will be a crush at neither.-Bridgeport Standard. .....
 Massachusetts has a Safe Roads Auto association which collects sta- tistics and facts. It finds that since June 1 fin tine state there have been JO0 accidents. with the results of 49 persons killed and 46I seriously in- jured. Also, B prosecutions and J8 licenses suspended. Most surprising is it's finding that in the majority or accidents, not the autolst. but the "Other fellow" was at fault. AutOists are we'll aware of this fact but the opinion of the general public had been to the cOntrary.-Bridgeport Farmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

It is nothing new for Waterbury officials to have their salaries in. creased during their terms of office The thing is an old story in Water. bury, as several of those now hold. ing office can testify. All this row over back pay for q few of our present efficient officials is made for effect. Perhaps there is some poli- tics in it. But under the circum- stances and considering the fact that the increases were voted by the all dermen and by the legislators, it looks as though there was nothing to do but pay up. If these extra amounts had been paid as they be- came due, there never probably would have been heard a murmur in opposition. Surely the republican board of aldermen did not vote for this extra increase with the hope that republicans would be occupying the places after the next election. Good democrats are worth just as much, to say the least. as good re- publicans. Cut politics out of 1t and pay the bills. They are long past due.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
THURSDAY, JAN 16, 1908.
Tan. Is In History.

16T-Richard Savage, the "uphappy poet" born; died 1743. .. 17S4-Edward Gibbon, his torian. author of "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" died; born 17S7.
 fs0T-Charles Henry Davis, rear admiral. U. s. N. born in Boston; died 1877. Davis served as fleet captain under Du- ~NDt of Dlrt pavoI In
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
USE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Agricultural Department Has Cues.
 tion Under Consideration.

Washington, Jan 16.-A question shortly will be decided by the agricul- tural department that is of importance to manufacturers throughout the coun- try and to every householder ill the land.
 It relates to the use of benzoate of soda as a preservative. Already Dr Harvey w. Wiley, chief of the bu- reau of chemistry of the department of agriculture, has placed his ban cn the use of the substance in a commercial way, and it is assured that the de- partment will sustain his ruling in the matter.
 Until the order has been approved by Secretary Wilson, of the depart ment of agriculture, Secretary Cor telyou of the treasury, and Secretary Straus, of the department of com- merce and labor, it cannot become operative. It is reasonably certain. however, that these officials will put upon 1t the stamp of their approval.
 Heretofore, canners of vegetables, jams, fruits, pickles and syrups have used benzoate of soda as a preserva- tive, in the behalf that it was abso- lutely harmless. When the use of the substance was attacked. an intima- ton was given to those who were interested that there was no Likelihood of the prohibition of its use. as 1t was not supposed at that time there was any reason why it should not be used in a proper way. When the subject was investigated by Dr Wiley, he found that benzOate of soda was real Y harmful to the human organism when used to the extent that Iaost of the canners employ it. His judgment was opposed to the judgment and ex- perience of scores of users of sodium benzoate. but that made no differ- epee to him. He insisted that the order should be issued prohibiting the use of the substance as a preservative and the probability is that he will prevail.
 Already canners of various products in which benzOate of soda Is used as a preservative have indicated their intention to carry the matter into the courts and there is a bright prospect that the government will have on its hands a spirited law suit.
 Some of the most eminent chemists of the country have declared that the use of benzOate of soda as a- pre- servative Is entirely harmless They include such distinguished scientists as Prof Edward Kremers. of the Cn- iversify of Wisconsin. On the other hand. Dr Wiley relies on the experi- ments he made with his poison squad satisfied that the results he obtained gre sufficiently definite to warrant the prescription of benzOate Of sr-fa as a preservative-
 Gamers have tried to find a sub stItufe for sodium benzoate. but thus far have been unable to obtain satis- factory results. One concern doing a business approximafing a million d0i- lars a year. abandoned tbe use Of me suIstznce and in a month found that # was losing money. because its pro- drcfs were souring in the market If tho rule against the use Of the suh- s.amce Is promulgated officially. the prplucts whieh are preserved ty it cannot he shiVped ss inter state com nsrue. lest the produeer beoOues IT,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

It is not often that the govern ment takes the trouble Co get into the newspapers in defense of itself. But there has just developed a case in which the sttOrney-generaI. at the direction of the president. has pre- pared and given out statement in
 reply to a newspaper criticism. The Santa Fe railroad has just been fined s3zO.000 for relating It vas a fragrant case ard there vas some surprise that -hs fine uas not even heavier But President Ripley of the railroad was naturally not very much pleased ani indHIged in some rather esustie criticism of the depart msut of justice, calling the proSeeu-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
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Dublin Ian 16.-At a meeting of the national directory Of the United Irish le2z1e two Nst1o8alists from Cork. supporters of Mfr O-Brien and duly accredited delszatss. entered the hall. but were ordered out They re- fused to leave and vsre fo~vFbSy thrust cut Aftfruzrd JOhn E Redmoad vsz reeiee1ed president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

pont at Port Royal in bon. 1861 He succeeded Foote in command of the Mississippi fiotills in 1882 and won the naval battle before Memphis June 6.
 1ST-Joel T. Headley the historian, died at Newburg, N. r.: born 1913. 1Sss-General Christopher Colon Augur. veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, died in Washington; born 1921.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

able under the pure food and drugs act.
 Gamers maintain that benzoate of soda acts as germicide and if they are not permitted to use 1t as pre- servatiye the general public will have no protection against ptomaine poison- ing, which Is likely to follow the use or such articles as are placed on tho market without some such substanc as one of the component parts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16

Inform your frfends out of town of the doings Tn Waterbury by sending them the Democrat: s5 . rear, f2 cents a month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-16
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:

Tonight and Tomorrow Morning.
 Sun sets, 4:54; rises, TIT. Moon sets 6:l a. m. Moons age, 1S days. 4:02 a. m moon in conjunction with planet Neptune
The Washington herald., 1908-07-15

New York. July 14-When state Senator
( Otto FOelker. who left a sick bed 10 20
to Albany TO vote for the Agnew-Hart
anti-betting bills. was on his way from
the Congress Club 10 his home in Will
iamsburg. just after midnight this morn
ing, he was not aware there was a fire
within stones throw from his house
until he went to the library TO spend a
short time over a book he wanted to fin
ish before retiring.
Senator F'oelker was hardly in the room
five minutes before he heard a number
OF terrifying screams. Looking out Of his
window, he saw smoke pouring from the
ground floor Of a building almost op-
Posite his home and a number Of terrified
persons huddled together on a small ex-
tension about ten feet from the ground.
II did not take him many seconds 10
run around the corner, where he sent IN
an alarm OF fire. He proceeded TO the
house 10 see what could be done for the
panicSy folk there The smoke was stHI
pouring in dense clouds up the stairway
at 745 Wythe avenue
Senator Foeiker threw his coat over HIS
head and rushed up the stairs. He was
almost sufTocated vixen he got 10 the sec
ond floor. but he was IN time 10 drag out
two little girls before they were overcome
By smoke. They were Edna and Grace
Kelsh. ten and twelve years old.
When the three got 10 the street Po-
Ilcemen Carpenter and Bryan. Of the
Clymer street station. happened around
In time 10 prevent the senator from going
into the building again Mr.. Foelker
wanted to go back, but the policemen
would not allow him TO-
Il was a very smoky FIRE. but the en-
tire damage was barely $50.