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Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07
NOT GUILTY.,

Well, Harry K. Thaw is free at last.
That is, practically free. The jury in
the second trial, after twenty-five
hours Of elaboration, brought in a
verdict of mot guilty." by reason of
the defendant being insane at the time
the fatal shots were fired. However,
by order of the court, he was held to
be dangerous lunatic and committed
to be incarcerated in the asylum for
the criminal insane at Mattewan.
Four hours after the verdict was re-
ceived he was being whirled away to
his new destination, and by nightfall,
had entered the portals of his new,
home, for the time being at least. :
Almost every one who knew of the
jury being out for so long a time, ex-
pected that they could not agree, on
this, the second trial, and in fact,
never would agree at any subsequent
trial. Even Martin w. Littleton,
Thaw's counsel, is said to have
thought thus, and the return of the
verdict caused great surprise. When
the jury had delivered their verdict
Thaw, with an utter absence of the
grace that has characterized his every
movement at the trials, sprang to his
feet, and walked unsteadily towards
the jurors. and. after their dismissal
by the court, shook hands with them
separately.
There is no doubt but that the
Thaw-White murder case has attract
ed wide spread attention throughout
the country. The metropolitan news
| papers have reaped a harvest by their
exploitation of some of the really indie.
| cent testimony printed. That the
| whole bunch were in rather vulgar
! language, "bad eggs," goes without
| saying to any one who has followed
the testimony given at these two
trials. In the so-called 400 of the large
cities, there are doubtless many scan
dals akin to this which need unearth
| ing for the good of society and the
public at large.
The Thaw trial has left bad taste
and we shall be glad when it is eradi
Gated
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07
BIG JOHNSON CLAIMS.

Justus L. Johnson. president. of the
Swedish-American Republican league
of Illinois, seems to think Governor
Johnson of Minnesota, is the man who
could defeat a republican nominee
He calls attention to the fact that in
Scandinavian states, Johnson would
be much more formidable than Bryan
as a presidential candidate, that he
would get all the southern vote that
Bryan can capture and carry many of
the republican strongholds Of the
northwest. In his list of states, Min
nesota and both Dakotas are claimed
in the democratic column with the
gopher governor as the candidate.
Few men would care to wager that
Johnson could carry North Dakota
against Taft. He might against Fair
banks Cannon, Shaw or Knox-but
even the nationality claims may be
overestimated. North Dakota has a
greater number of Scandinayians vot-
ers than any other state, but there are
more Norwegians than Swedes. Gov
ernor Johnson is a Swede-and the
prejudice between the Swedes and
Norwegians has not been entirely
eliminated -
Johnson would undoubtedly get
more votes in North Dakota than any
other democratic candidate, but to as
sumo he would turn the state from its
overwhelming majority to meek and
lowly follower after the democratic
donkey is. to say the least, extremely
improbable.
Unlike many other states, in North
Dakota the Scandinavian voters have
always had a proportionate sharea of
the Offices. There is less racial or IA
tionality feeling in this state than in
most sections of the country where
the foreign element is strong. There
is less political dissatisfaction-and
nothing short of a political landslide
of the most sensational character
would ever make the predictions Of
the president of the Illinois Swedish
American Republican club come true:
Fargo Forum. ,555
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07
To Rural Delivery Patrons

Postmaster Daeley desires to call at
tention to the practice of some patrons
of rural delivery Of placing loose coins
in their boxes each time they desire
to dispatch letters instead of supplying
themselves with postage in advance
Of their needs. .,a~
This practice imposes undue hard
ships on rural carriers in removing
loose coins from boxes and delays
them on the service Of their routes.
=. The postmaster, therefore, urgently
requests that patrons of rural delivery
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07
Taft and His Rivals

Secretary Taft has done big broad
and characteristic thing in asking his
friends in New York to make an at
tempt to, divide the delegation: from
that state, but to regard themselves
as absolutely free to support Governor
Hughes without any sense of obliga-
ton to himself. - q" -
This step was taken by Mr:: Taft and
soon it was made known by Hughes
that he was receptive candidate for
the presidential nomination. 1t is in
keeping with Mr. Taft's instructions
to his friends in other states having
"favorite sons" It is also in keeping
with his campaign in general which is
based on the broad lines that the peo-
pie should have free expression of
their preferences. Wherever Mr.. Taft
has become aggressive the supporters
of other candidates have first attempt
ed to interfere with such expression.
The fact is that Mr.. Taft is not so
ambitious for the presidency that he
would consent to other than the fairest
methods to achieve that ambition. Be-
sides he has demonstrated to the coun-
try that he is not the kind of man to
resort to any of the questionable de-
vices of politics to gain ascendency.
Judged by his party loyalty, he certain
ly ought to satisfy the republicans
everywhere by his attitude toward the
New York situation, in which the fear
of jeopardizing party success in the
state is one of his chief reasons for re-
framing from the contest.-Grand
Forks Times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07
Where Does GroIlna Stand?

!. A great many wen meaning repub1I-
cans are asking the question as to who
Congressman .Gronna fayors for the
H. s. senate. There is a pretty strong
suspicion that he is playing pretty
close TO the corporation candidate q.
3 Little, whose interests are being
carefully nursed by Alex Mckenzie.
This q is borne out By the fact that
Gronna himself thinks that Mckenzie
- the greatest thing that ever hapDans
ga. IN some respects Gronna may DO.
correct u this view As q booster for
corporations and the guardian Of mono
poly Mckenzie GER tamil Ii some
pumpkins" and always has bea.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07
SENATORS FOR TAFT.

The most significant feature of the
poll taken of republican senators for
presidential preference is the distri-
button of the Taft sentiment. There
are SO republicans in the senate, and
As of these indicated their choice.
Twenty-Five were outspoken for Taft
and nineteen favored other candi-
dates. The Taft vote came from sew
enteen states and was confined to no
section, the New England and middle
states being literally represented.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07
GROUND HOG DAY
He Scurrles Back Into His. Hole For
Six Weeks More -..

Sunday was ground hog day, and, ac-
cording to the prophecy of the Inter
Oceans special weather. observer, we
are in for six more weeks of winter,
for the sun undeniably shone at times
in the forenoon, he says. So take our
advice and don't think Of hooking
your oyercoat or putting your furs
away in camphor balls for some time
to come yet We had all kinds of
winter weather last Sunday. First of
all it was pretty cold, but the temper
:ature had moderated little from the
day preceding. Then later on the
wind blew gale for while, making
pedestrianism extremely unpleasant.
: -!scn :. showed, and for the once, the
prevailing weather conditions looked
as if we were in for a blizzard. To
finish up the afternoon the sun came
out, and shone brightly for an hour or
two. So we may safely surmise that
the ground hog, who ); is rather a
"skeery" little fellow, chased back to
his winter bed, to stay: there for. six
more weeks. - r. : .*:as \
q Sunday was also candlemas; and as
such was properly observed in Roman
IGatholic churches throughout the
Hand. Through the middle ages Can.
ldlemas day was observed throughout
1.-THE European countries as general
holiday and day of feasting and
merry making. February 2, or Candle.
mas is still marked there by the clos
ling OF banks and offices, but not other
|5wise. outside Of the reading Of special
church services It Is known in the
i Catholic church calendar as the Feast
LOT the Publication OF the Virgin, and
was first instituted by Pope ssergius,
about the year 6s4 20. D. The more
popular name of the day Is. derived
from the fact that In early times IT
was the custom to light up; the
churches with candles and carrying
them in the professions that occurred.
lat is still the custom In the Catholic
ehurches on that day to bless the
9Isnpply of candles which are used On
4 the affairs through out the year: This
was done at ST Joseph s. the Rev.
Father Augustine blessing them before
High Mass In the nnorning
fnJa.a - : -
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1t is estimated that during the
welve years Mr.. W. ]. Bryan has spent
on the lecture platform he has aver
aged $4,000 a year or in all $500, GOO.
His defeats are lucrative to him even
if they do make his party wear hum
CRY look. =, J. .5&a
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07

- 1Yssas,
If the Panama canal were open the
big feet would now be nearing San.
Francisco. But under the same cir
cumstances the voyage would be I'M
necessary as by the use Of it the feet
would be in ready touch with both
coasts. -. r 5s5z r. .- $ys$ss
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07

Senator Hansbrolagh passed through
the city on No. 4 Sunday morning Oh.
route for a hospital II ST. Paul at
which place # u said the senator VIII
undergo an operat lion gompli
have set in, making aa operation nee.
essary and It's aaid that. his present
condition ID quite geriis
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provide themselves and keep on hand
a supply Of stamps consistent with and:
in advance Of their needs. It is also
very desirable that rural patrons place
in their mail boxes small detachable
cups Of wood or tin in which to place
coins, when necessary. in purchasing
supplies Of stamps. ~ II = ; :,$
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07

A California professor has predicted
that within the next ten years the
house cat will have DISAPPEARED. Yes,
but won't=it come back?
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-02-07

The most trying thing to the critics
Of i the '. president i the fact that there
are not many things ia; lit tor Tor which
they can accuse 1im.-Fargo Forum. -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24
The Apple Market and Storage

The Apple Market and Storage
The condition of the apple market
is not encouraging to orchardists.
The Seattle commission houses are
packed full of flne apples which they
are selling at from fifty to seventy
Eve cents q box. One of the best
known commission men on Western
avenue said Tuesday: eve are SO II.
ing a great many more apples for fifty
cents q box now than we are for q
higher price. For exceptionally fine
ones we are able to get seventy five
cents but the average price does not
exceed sixty cents and / don't look
for much Improvement before Novem-
Der and conditions may not be much
better then. OF course we are
handling fall apples principally now.
The winter varieties almost always
bring better prices.
The Horticulturist advises holding
late varieties until better prices are
offered and offers some suggestions
for cheap storage which may be of
value to some growers in this county.
1t says:
Local coast markets are becoming
over stocked with apples because the
eastern markets are rather low and
uncertain. Those who can do so
should prepare to store at least a
part Of the crop. Do not put the
winter varieties as Ben Davis. Grimes
and Spys on the market too early.
II no apple house has been prepared
put boards or rails upon the ground,
then cover with thin layer of hay
or STRAW, pile on rick of apples and
cover with short boards. making a
hip roof as is frequently done for
storing potatoes. Immediately over
the fruit. enough hay or straw should
be piled to keep out any frost. This
affords q moist. cool place. fer keep
ing apples. which has answered the
purpose in many Instances. It is
cheaply and quickly done. being a
good substitute where better facilities
are not available.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Malta Isle and The Hermit
On dear old Malta Isle of bloom
There's naught Of SORROW. Naught OF
gloom.
On her bosom I've rested many q
year.
With nothing to dread. nothing to
fear.
l love her Alway; love her we'll;
l love each hill and ferny dell.
l attune myself at noon and night
With the all Good aud the Right.
| am monarch of all survey.
With none to say to me yea or nay,
For live here alone AZ you may see,
On this lovely isle out in the sea.
am what they call New Thot
man.
Doing all the good can,
And l am not lonely. no, not me.
II I dc live alone on Malta, in the
ser.
| care for my chickens and my
lambs,
And study my Bible and New Thot
plans.
l send loving thots across the sea
To people love and who love me.
From Jennie McKinstry, Middle
ton, Conn. to Elvin b. Smith. s.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

identified IN m
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO STATE CONSTITUTION

~. An act to amend article VII Of
ton, relating to the assessment and faxe-
tion OF property within the state
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature Of
the State OF Washington:
That at the general election to be
neIu In this state on the Tuesday next
succeeding the firstMonday in November.
1905, there shall be submitted to the
qualified electors of this state for their
adoption and approval an amendment
70 article VII Of the constitution of the
STATE or Washington. by striking from
SAID article VII all of sections 1, q and
:, and inserting in lieu thereof the fol-
low Uwing' 70 De known as section one: Sec
tion l. Ths power Of taxation shall never
De surrendered, suspended or contracted
away. Taxes shall be uniform upon the
same class OF subjects, and shall be levied
and collected for public purposes The
property OF the United States, and of the
state, counties school districts, and other
municipal corporations and personal pro-
dollars for each head of family, liable
to assessment and taxation under the
provisions of the laws of this state of
winch the individual and bona fide own.
er shall be exempt from taxation.
That there shall be printed on all
ballots provided for the said election, the
words: For the proposed amendment to
article VII of the constitution relating to
the assessment and taxation Of property
within the state Against the proposed
amendment to article VII of the constitu-
ton relating to the assessment and taxa
ton Of property within the state
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Indce Richard A. Baliinger. OF
SEATTLE late commissioners OF the gen.
eral land Office. and member OF the
advisory coummittee of the Republi
con National Committee, Will speak
= woodmen hall, Lopez. next Mon
day evening and at East SOUND tues
d.r evening. Judge Baliinger is an
old friend of DR.. Harrison. who WIZ
antartain him at his fine home at East
Sound.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Mrs. T. E. Williams killed fine
deer on their place near Sportsman g
lake Friday of last week which weigh
ed Sc pounds dressed. Dogs had been
chasing it and when Mrs. Williams
saw it in the orchard near the house
it was lying down. She went to the
house and got p caliber rifle and
returning to the resting place of the
little animal, killed it with the first
shot.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

County Commissioners Sandwitn
had q bad attack of asthma while
Waiting his daughter. Mrs. Handiey,
in Victoria last week. Mrs. Sandwitn
90. sent for and left Immediately.
Going over in Henry Baiier's launch.
Che found Mr.. Sandwith much better
and they are expected home within q
day or two.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24
War Pensioners

Only two pensioners of the revolu-
tionary war are left upon the rolls.
They are Sarah G. Hurlbutt, aged 80
years. of Little Marsh, Pa. daughter
of Elijah Weeks. who served in q
Massachusetts company, and Phoebe
M. Palmater. aged 81 years. of
Edmeston. N. Y. aughter of Jono-
than Wooley. who served in q New
Hampshire company. Both we're PEN
isoned by special acts of Congress.
The last surviving widow pensioner
of that war was Esther s. Damon. Of
Plymouth Union. VT, who died
November II, 1906, aged 90 years.
The last surviving veteran of that war
was Daniel F. Brakeman, who died at
Freedom, N. y, April S, 1869,
aged 100 years, 6 months and 8 days.
One revolutionary pensioner has died
within the past year.
OF the war of 1912 only All pen-
isoners remain. OF these eighty seven
died during the. year. From the
Indian wars there are left 4, 838 pen
sioners and from the Mexican war
y,846, of whom 1882 are veterans.
The Spanish war produced to date
about Is, 900 pensioners, while the
pension rolls contain a total from all
sources, including the Civil War
and the regular army, of 951, 687.
The average value OF each pension is
$167. so per year.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

There is to be an excursion to East
Sound Tuesday evening on the steam
or Buckeye to enable local politicians
and others who may wish to do so to
hear Judge Ballinger's address. The
Friday Harbor band will attend and
furnish music. Fare for the round
trip fifty cents. Boat leaves here
promptly at six p. NJ. returning
Immediately after the meeting.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24
More Than Enough is Too Much

To maintain health, q mature man
or woman needs just enough food to
repair the waste and supply energy
and body heat. The habitual CON
sumption of more food than is neces-
sary for these purposes is the prime
cause OF stomach troubles. rheuma-
tism and disorders of the kidneys.
If troubled with Indigestion. revise
your diet. let reason and not appetite
control and take few doses of Cham
berlain's Stomach and L liver Tablets
and you Will soon be all right again.
For sale by Friday Ha1 Dor Drug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Among those who registered ct
tho Mamie house this week were 3.
w.. Cornish, of Bellingham; A.
Wilson. F. W. Charles. and Q. Jensen,
~ Seattle; Ben Wilson. Of Orcas,
n M. Church, of West Sound and r.
= Holloway. OF Walla Walla.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

There was q rouslng Republican
meeting at Roche Harbor Thursday
night. at which the principal address
was delivered by f. E. Holloway. q
lawyer from Walla Walla. Quite q
number of local candidates and poll
ticians went up from here ON the
launch st. Paul.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Chairman Gene G. Gould. Of the
Republican County Committee, enter
tanned at dinner Wednesday evening,
United States Senator s. II. Piles.
State Senator John L. Blair, s. M.
BuRoe. @. M. Tucker, r. E. Morrie.
o. G. Wall and O. 81. Culver.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24
Card of Thanks

., desire to express the sincere
~ 1nhs OF myself and family to all
No., AND friends whose aid and SYM
a. fly nave been extended to rs since
ueath Of our baby boy, Charlie.
Mrs. Frank Dennison.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Mrs. Ross entertained Mrs. Zeigler
and Mrs. Henry Hanna at dinner at
the Delmonico Wednesday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs Joshua Wotten re-
turned Wednesday from weeks visit
with friends in Victoria.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Miss Mary L. Aiken and her
nephew's wife. Mrs. Frank j. Aiken.
came down from Seattle Wednesday
for q few days visit with relatives
here and near Olga and Doe Bay.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Evelyn and Leda Culver spent a
portion of their vacation visiting
relatives and friends in Seattle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

-LOST-Row boat. painted white,
seats trimmed with green. Had oars.
rowlocks and chain painter A
suitable reward will be paid for its
return to Mrs. Hartman, Lopez.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

FOR SALE-O.1.C. pigs. 81. Sc
each; also two thoroughbred 0. 1. G.
boar pigs, Sc. 90 each. Joseph Sand
with, Friday Harbor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

FOR SALE-Good Work Team,
harness and waRon-cheap. Inquire
at Islander Office
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

FOR SALE-EiRhteen young
pigs, good stock; g.. 90 each. John
A. Doyle, Friday Harbor. Phone. 142.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Rev. Fred NJ. McCreary. of West
Sound, held services at the Presbyter'
ian churches here and in the valley
last Sunday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Mrs. Frank Baker has been quite
Ill this week in st. Luke's hospital.
Bellinpham. where she went to assist
in caring for Mr.. Baker. who was
dangerously i'll there. He is reported
much better.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Fresh Fruits, Choice CONNECTION.
cry. Cigars and Tobacco at McCrary
& Bakers Billiard and Pool room.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

Mrs. r. G.. Willis, of Olga. has
been visiting Friday Harbor friends
this week.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-10-24

For freight hauling to and from
steamers, or transfer work about town,
call upon e. 8. Pease. Prompt and
careful service and moderate charges.