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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

Tho islander chserfnlly gives space
also to tho following brief biographi
cal sketch Of Mr.. Buxton. Furnished
By enc Of his frisnds:
''Oharles B. Buxton, candidate for
the Republican nomination for repre-
sentative TO the legislature. 10. and
during his fifteen years. continuous
residence in San Juan county. has
been associated with the county's
interests % . ranchsr. During bis
residence here also be bss always been
staunchly identified with the Repub-
lican party. For two successive terms
during this period. from 1898 to
1902. be served the county AZ assessor.
and be desires to have his record % .
public servant ct that time speak now
to the voters a. to his ability and
disposition to serve with Justice and
impartiality the whole people In the
interests Of the public good.
''Mr. Buxton IL 80 years Of age.
having been born at Falls Church.
Va, in 1869. His graduation at the
age of 16 from the Falls Church high
school. was Immediately followed y
seven months experience with the 0.
s. geodetic survey service IN Kentucky.
Prior to his college course he COM
pleted . course in banking and book
keeping in the Spencerian Business
College at Washington D. @. He
entered Oberlin College in 1887
where be took special course pre-
paratory to entering Lafayette College
at Easton. Pa. In 1883 he entered
Lafayette College where he completed
his four years. course in electrical
whereupon he Immediate
ly accepted a position with the Thorn
son. Houston company in Chicago.
After a little over a years associa-
tion with this company his health
change of climate and
in 1893 he came to Puget Sound,
locating at East Sound, where he en-.
gagged in ranching and established his
present home.''
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
Local Option Forces For Mead and Cosgroye

Hon. s. g. CosRrovs has issued .
statement to the public expressing
the utmost confidence that be will be
successful at the polls next Tuesday
- . candidate for the Republican
nomination for governor and tender
ing bis heartfelt thanks for the un.'
selfish fight which his friends have
made in his behalf. The following
extract from his statement is especial
IL characteristic OF him and il In
full keeping with his long and hon.
orsble career In this state 90 man
and as politician:
''My life on the eastern side of
the mountains has all along seemed
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

The temperance forces Of the state.
intensely interested in the cause OF
local option. are urging all qualified
voters co cast their 6rst choices
votes for governor, for Governor
Mead and their second choice votes
for Hon. s. G. CosRrovs. A circular
issued by the Anti Saloon League
and of which many Thousands OF
copies are being distributed. says:
1.-THE League, after careful consid-
GRAFTON and Investigation. believes
that II Gov. Mead is reelected it will
be by first choice votes. II Mr.. Co.'S
grove is elected it will be by second
choice votes. A second choice vote
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

According to the Bellineham Her.
aid. sc. X. Erwin. candidate for the
republican nomination for state treas
urer. is one of the sure winners in
the primary campaign. Mr.. Erwin.
who comes from Spokane. IL eminent
~ fitted for the Office he asplres to.
having made an enviable record in
his home county az county treasurer
and county clerk. Mr.. Erwin has q
distinguished war record. He was q
lieutenant In the Washington regi
ment of volunteers that vert to the
Philippines. He was dangerously
wounded and q report Of his death
was sent to this country. On his
way home Mr.. Erwin read touching
obituaries Of himself in the papers.
But It is a foregone conclusion that
he will not read his political obitu-
arv.n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

lie. therefore. worth az much to Mr..
Cosgrove as q first choice vote.
''Gov. Mead not only by his atti-
tude at Spokane and bis straightfor-
ward letter. but by bis vigorous advo.
cacy of local option in his speeches.
merits our support. and we urge every
true friend of local option in this
state to give earnest support to Gov.
Mead and Mr.. CosRrove for first and
second choice votes respectively.
This is In no way reflection upon
Mr.. Cosgrove's attitude or integrity.
but simply in tho interests of that
concentration Of effort necessary ia
defeat the saloon forces at the poll.
and secure the election of q local op.
ton candidate.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court Of the State Of Washing
ton, In and for San Juan County.
In the Matter of the Estate of John Graham
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
executor of the estate of John Graham, deceas
ed, to all persons having claims against said
ardson, Washington or at the Office of Frank r
Christensen II Friday Harbor, Washington. the
same being the place of transaction of the bust
ness of said estate. within ~ one year from the
date Of the first publication Of this notice, to
wit, within ~ one year from Aug. 8. 1908.
THOMAS GRAHAM
Executor of the Estate of John Graham, De
ceased.
r. P. Christensen, Attorney for Executor
First publication Aug. 8, 1908.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

Are said often to be buried six feet under
ground. But many times women call on
their family physicians, suffering, as they
imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from
heart disease, another from liver or kid
ney disease, another from nervous pros
tration, another with pain here and there,
and in this way they present alike to
themselves and their easy-going or over
busy doctor, separate diseases, for which
he, assuming them to be such, prescrlbes
his pills and potions. In reality, they arc
disease. The Phxsician, ignorant Of the
cause Of suffering, Keeps up Mis treatment
until large bills are mde. I3e s0tering
patient gets no betteN ftIeasoo-9At the
wrong treatment. but probably worse. "A
prQper medicine like DE- Rierce.A EAXortfe
PrefcFiption, dtrectcd p The c0N&G would
S77f ssS fhSss thS assass s1nI
toms. and instituting comfort instead Of
prolonged misery. II has been well said,
that "a disease known is half cured.
DR.. Picrce's Favorite Prescription - .
scientific medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced and skillful physician,
1t Is made of native American medicinal
roots and IS perfectly harmless I'm its
effects IN ann c01QlEkl,l 81 lhE tEnQEz
As Powerful inviyorating tonic .Fa-
yorite Prescription" imparts strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
worked, "worn-out," rundown" debili-
tated teachers. milliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, ~shop-girls," house keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gen
orally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
IL the greatest earthly boon, being un-
equaled as an appetizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
As soothing and strengthening nerv-
inc sFavorite Prescription " is unequaled
DUNG nervous O s1citabiiity, irritability,
nervous exhaustion. nervous prostration,
neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, st. Vitus's
dance, and other distressing, nervous
symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease Of tho
uterus. It induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets fnvigorate
the stomach, liver and bowels Ono to
three dosA Easy to take rs candy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
The Pardon of Tom Robertson

There appears to have been some
criticism in this county of the recent
pardon by Governor Mead of Thos.
Robertson. convicted here six years
ago of the murder of John Hand and
sentenced by Judge Joiner to fifteen
years imprisonment. Apparently It
is not generally understood by the
people that> the pardoninR power.
while nominally exercised by the
governor. has been virtually taken
out of bis hands by the creation of .
state board of pardons. by act Of the
legislature which definitely prescribes
its powers and duties. The governor
is not member of the board. does
not examine the evidence upon which
1t acts and only for the Rravest reas-
ons would he be likely to set aside
its flndings. Governor Mead had no
personal knowledge of the Robertson
case but simply. as the law intends
that he should do. acted upon the
recommendation Of the board Greet
ed BY law to relieve him Of what,
previous to the passage Of the act.
was one of his most burdensome
duties, requiring q large share Of bis
time. The reasons for the pardon Of
Robertson are set forth in the follow
ing telegram sent by the warden Of
the state penitentiary. who is score
tary Of the board Of pardons. In TO
Spouse to an inquiry from the man
ager of Governor Mead p campaign:
Wal.a Walla. Sept. 2, 1905.
L. p. HUrnberRer. Seattle.
Robertson pardon recommended
by prison board upon recommended
'tion of prison physician on account
i'll health. he having been confined TO
prison hospital for past i've years.
Excellent prison record. Three years
yet to serve on fifteen year sentence.
Am mailing copy OF Doctors letter
to prison board. G. 8. Reed,
Secretary.
It ought to be obvious from the
above statement that the responsible
~ for Robertson's liberation rests
upon the board Of pardons, an ex-
oficio body composed Of certain
elective state officers and heads Of
penal institutions. and not upon
the governor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

to me to assure me the splendid
returns that are now in sight. Ny
personal loyalty to the party during
the past quarter of century has
always seemed to hold out to Repub-
licans on The west side of the mount
aims an inducement to support me for
what have done In addition to what
will do il I am elected. In these
closing hours want to say that moth
ing rankles in my heart that is born
of any act or deed OF my opponents
In this fight. Should another be the
nominee. while I will be disappoint-
ed and surprised beyond all express
sion. / should nevertheless be 10y al.
as have always been. and work for
that others success with all my
might. -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
Proposed Amendment to State Constitutes
STATE OF WASHINGTON

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
ence to an act Of the legislature approved March
Sth, 1907, entitled as follows: can act to amend
article VII Of the constitution Of the state Of
Washington. relating to the assessment and
hereby published for the consideration Of the
voters of the state of Washington, the following
proposed amendment to the constitution Of said
state:
.sThat at the general election to be held in
this state on the Tuesday next succeeding the
FIRST Monday In November, 1908, there shall be
submitted to the qualified electors of this state
Tor Their and an amendment .a,e
Washington. by striking from said article WI
all Of sections !. =. 5 and 1 and inserting in Lien
thereof the following, to be known as section
Section psr Sf ta1asaoa ssd
away. Taxes shall be uniform upon the same
class Of subjects, and shall be levied and col;
!ected for public purposee. The property o.
school districts. anu other municipal corpon:
tons, and personal property to the amountoi
three hundred dollars for each head of q family,
liable to assessment and taxation under inc
individual 10 the actual and BONA F1DE owner
shall be exempt from taxation.
That there shall be printed on all ballou
provided for the said election, the words: E FOR
constitution relating to the assessment sna
taxation OF property within the state 'Againa
the proposed amendment to article VII OF tns
constitution relating to the assessment ano
In testimony whereof have hereunto St my
band and afixed the seal Of the state OF WASH
ss, olympi. this s1 St day s s5 Ss15
Secretary OF stare
To THE vorERs: For your information :
herewith insert that portion of the state constr
tuition a. 1t now exists which Is proposed 70 oe
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

The denomination Of State Land
commissions Ross By very large
plurality seems to b pretty eensrally
conceded. His ofloe 10 ono Of The
most important In the state and h haa
managed It with marked ability and
energy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

and square principIss 10 political
affairs and . Just re0ognitto0 q IL
peoples clains and The ps0pls's an
tsrssts. Yours truly.
o. B. Buxton.
East Sound, Sept. Let. 1905.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

P. Christensen, Attorney for Execu
First publication Aug. 8, 1908.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

pAblication AuG. Is, leee
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22
LAWYERS ASSOCIATION MEETS.

The first general meeting of the New York
County Lawyers Association was held last even
ing in the assembly room OF the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Building Fourth avenue and 24th street
Ex-Judge Dillon, president of the association, in
his address, said
Socialism to-day is existing and actual menace,
and all forms OF socialism that l have seen or
studied aimed at or involved at the impair
ruent of individual liberty the spOilation OF pri-
vate property its full enjoyment.
Alton B. Parker said that he thought the new
organization would elevate the standard OF the bar
and the bench.
John Proctor Clark said that il highly cred
liable 10 the bench and bar that of fourteen
thousand lawyers in New York the records showed
there had been only twenty-one actions for dis
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22
SEMINARY DEDICATED.
archbishop Farley Consecrates
Chapel at EsOpus, n. Y.

Kingston. y. Y, May 21-The new seminary Of
Mount st. Alphonsus. erected by the Redemptorist
Fathers at Esopus. dedicated and its chapel
consecrated to-day by Archbishop Farley of New
York. More than two thousand Catholics from
many Hudson River cities present. Five
hundred parishioners of the Church Of Our Lady
Of Perpetual Help Of Boston. headed by the mis-
sion band of the parish, came here from New York
on a special steamer
The steamer William F. Romer brought five
hundred parishioners of the Church Of Our Lady
of Perpetual Help, of Brooklyn; the Church of
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help, of New York: the
churches of Our Most Holy Redeemer. ST Al
phonsus and Immaculate Conception. of New York.
and st. Peters Church, of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Farley assisted in the consecra-
ton ceremonies by Monsignors Burtsell of Kings
ton; McCready, OF New York, and Petrelluzzi, of
Rome. The building dedicated by Archbishop
Farley and solemn high celebrated in
the chapel with Monsignor Burtsell celebrant;
the Rev. Francis Kluder, of Saratoga, deacon the
Rev Francis Auth, superior of St. Mary's College,
OF Northeast Pennsylvania sub-deacon; the Rev.
James Lewis, secretary TO Archbishop Farley, and
the Rev. John Hausser, of Mount ST Alphonsus,
s masters OF ceremonies. The Rev. Albert Stern,
Of Mount St. Alphonsus Church, of New York was
preacher, and the acolytes We're seminarians.
the high mass as visitors or within the sanctuary.
This afternoon all visiting clergymen were enter
tained at dinner at the seminary.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22

after the dissolution of the relations between
Shurch and. State in France the proprietor Of
'he chateau paid the expense OF bringing over a
priest each Sunday from Pontose. situated some
considerable distance But when the chateau
placed on the market by its owner. who abandoned
II as residence and lost interest In the place. he
declined 10 contribute any longer the necessary
money for the religious services and the church
consequently remained closed.
The chateau has been purchased by the ex-
barmaid Caroline Lacroix Baroness Vaughan and
notorious favorite of King Leopold, to whom she
has borne two children, and whose relations with
her nave been a source of public scandal through
out the length and breadth of Europe. The Baron
the purpose Of ingratating herself with the peas
antry OF the parish OF Menonvile has announced
that she Will in future contribute the money neces-
sary for the services every Sunday in the church.
and. indeed, has intimated her readiness TO build
a rectory and to maintain resident priest there
at her expense
Whether the bishop of the diocese will be willing
to give his sanction to such an arrangement re-
mains 10 be seen; but the fact of the matter Is
that the poverty-stricken peasants of Menon-
vile are placed between the alternative of being
left entirely without the benefit and Of the
clergy or else of owing them to OF the most
notorious women IN Europe. BY benefit of the
clergy" I mean the religious services Sundays
and saints days the celebration of mass the ad-
ministration OF sacraments to the living and to
the dying. the solemnization of baptism, marriage
and burial services and the religious instruction
Of the children. The good people of Menonville
have got to do without this or else accept II
the hands Of King Leopold's "sultana' 1t is not g.
pleasant alternative
MARQUISE DE FONTDNOY.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22
OBITUARY NOTES.

FRANCIS BLACKWELL. FORBES, wealthy re-
tired merchant died suddenly at his home. IN COM
monveaIth avenue. Boston. yesterday. He had been
prominent in the China trade and for many years
was the head of Shanghai exporting mousse ne
was well known in club life and was an honorary
member of several of the leading European clubs.
WINsIOW C WATSON. prominent lawyer of
Plattsburg n y died there yesterday at the age
of seventy-six years. He was school commissioner
of Essex County from 1857 to 1860. and later was
county Judge and surrogate OF CLINTON county. he
leaves a wife and four children.
MRS MARGARET STEWART HALL wife of n.
brigham Hall of the real estate firm of n. Brig
ham Hall & Son. with offices at No. 6s1 Broadway,
died Yesterday at her home, No. a2 West loSd
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22
"T4P DAY. At YALE.
Some Sons of Prominent Men
SIghted bu Senior Societies.
IBy Telesraph to The Tribunel


New Haven, May 21.-"Tap Day. was observed
at Yale this afternoon a crowd of more than a
thousand persons witnessing the picturesque slap
pings of the members of the Junior class as token
of their election to of the three exclusive
senior societies. Fifteen members OF the Junior
class annually received into the societies. Dis
appoint tments and refusals were unusually numer-
to-day.
Robert Fairbanks. son Of the Vice President. was
overlooked IN the selections, also Benjamin
Harrison Mckee the Baby Mckee" of the White
House twenty years ago. Other prominent mem
bers OF 1909 passed by in the slappings were VIII
lam Howard Taft, of New York City; Francis Iru-
deau, of Saranac Lake, and John Kendrick Bangs,
jr., who took his failure 8 joke. Not so Ponson
Chubkich, prince of the royal house of China He
was much concerned at not being chosen
Gerald Butler. of Lake Forest. Ill, the sprinter;
Charles Edward Van Week, of Montclar, N j.,
the varsity pitcher and Edgar Farrar Bateson,
the oarsman. refused election to VOLTS Head.
James Benton Grant. editor of "The Yale News.
had the honor Of being the last man slapped
for Scroll Key.
The men elected follows
skull Skull and Bones John Bates Perrin Indianapolis
Gardner pominick New York City stuart craig Rand
Me; Allen Trarord Kiob Huntington, n. T.; Edward
mead seaeuy Weesey Esfe ais Mass aenry Ipp
pToSidepee ,o Harvey Hoer Bqndy Grand RsRids
Boyd surch. Cincinnati; James Merriam Howard Mont
Avery Artesen claif Clark. Midi MiddiebuGy' Conn
Scroll and Key: Elisha Francis Riggs. r washington
Chester Jules Copmann, Yokohama Japan; Francis Wis
ner Murray, New York City; Alfred Alexander Bdde
Philadepha Robert selden Rose. Geneva, n. Y; Albert
Day Farwel Lake Forest. H. Miles Darlington Hannah
Lake Forest. III; Charles Wadsworth Howard BROOKLYN
SrookH Roesr, nSsE3 6.
Howard Olmstead Lakevfe. Conn: Leonard Kennedy
Brooklyn; Samuel Jerman Keator. tr Rock Island ILL.,
and James Benton Grant, jr-. Denver.
Volts Head: Weles Kennon Rice. New York City
Howard Carter Davis Elizabeth. n. J.; John Harpe
Mallory. Pttsburg; Hubert Mcdonnell. New York City
Eugene Judson Curtis, Clinton Iowa; James Murfucl
Ethridse. jr Rome. NJ Y: Alfred Lee Loomis New Yori
City; Francis Malbone Blodsett, East Greenwich, r
Donald Louis Reynolds, Toledo; Harold Wilson Brooks
New York City Percy MacAuley Gilbert Brookiyn; Bur
rell Richardson Huff. GreensburG. Penn Paul Howard
McCIregor Converse. Rochester: Horace Winston Stokes
New York City; Frederick Wilder Bellamy. Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22
BAPTISTS IN SESSION.
Governor Hughes Reelected Pres'-
dent at annual Meeting.

Oklahoma City, Okla May N.-The Northern Bap-
tist Convention held its first annual meeting to-day
Nearly eight hundred delegates and one Thousand
visitors crowded the White Temple. Vice-Presioent
Harry Pratt Judson president OF Chicago Uni
versity, presided Governor Hughes, president Oh
the convention sent from Albany this message
which was greeted with applause:
L greatly regret that imperative duties here MAKE
il impossible for to attend the meeting OF tHe
Northern Baptist Convention at Oklahoma CITY.
The pressure of executive work makes IL absoutely
necessary that l remain at Albany. Please conNsy
to the convention my cordial greetings slncereiy
trust that its proceedings will be of lasting benent
and that through its efforts the efficiency OF tne
work of the denomination will be greatly lncreaSsu
CHARLES z. HUGHES
The convention authorized the secretary 10 seiu
the following telegram to Governor Hughes
The Northern Baptist Convention. assembled at
Oklahoma City sends cordial greetings to its presl-
dent 1t is matter of sincere regret TO all that
official duties prevent your presence here ana .ne
convention wishes godspeed In your EFFORTS TOT
civic righteousness.
The convention effected permanent organization.
with Governor Hughes reelected as president:
Harry Pratt Judson, vce-president, and DR.. F. C..
Biting st. Louis. secretary.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22
"cARMeN" AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE

Mr. Abramson's Italian opera company sang
Carmen last night the American Theatre. In
spite OF the weather the audience was large, and
many features of the production were generously
applauded. Nine. Desana had been cast for the
part Of Carmen. bat her place was taken by Nine
CoIonlbati. WIN was hardly Up full measure
a substitute. Her singing and acting were only
mediocre. Nine. Helena made Micaela quite
overshadowing figure, her performance being in
every way satisfactory. Mr.. Giaconi, the com
panys new tenor. appeared as Don Jose. He is a
great Improvement over NJ Deli Franci who was
to have sung the role and whose appeared
on the programme. NJ Arcangel. always depend
able, made a robust and effective Toreador
"Cavalleria Rusticana' and "Psgiacci'' will be
given tonight -
New-York tribune., 1908-05-22
THE REV. DR.. JOHN j. ROBERTS.

The Rev. DR.. John J. Roberts, president of the
Home for the Blind, died Wednesday from
heart disease at his home. No 1900 Madison avenue.
DR. Roberts was born in North Carolina in 1919,
and was educated for the ministry in the Chapel
Hill Seminary where he was graduated in 1S46. He
was ordained IN the year.
Dr. Roberts came TO New York in 1885, remaining
actively engaged in the ministry up to about ten
years ago. Since that time he had devoted his
energies to educational work and helping the blind.
He was said to be the oldest Episcopal minister IN
the New York diocese. His wife and three daugh-
ters survive him The funeral will be held to-mor-
row morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be IN Green
wood Cemetery.