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The oasis., 1908-01-04

of solidarity and mutual depend ence that was developed by the close intercourse brought about, there was engendered a spirit of cohesion and accord that was a great and abiding influence in the growth of the town, and the devel- opment of the surrounding region. With the spirit of better under standing of each other the men of San Jose grew to a greater faith in each other and the possibilities of their town. With the more friendly feeling from the intimate acquain- tance there was removed that bit terness that occurs so frequently over local political situations. With the kindly feeling thus en- couraged there was manifested less of that disposition to scratch and gouge one another. They grew to have mutual liking and a mutual esteem for each other. And there was less of that disposition to take unfair andvantage of one another that is seen in communities with out such influences as those de- scribed. In such an atmosphere every man was made to feel that he had rights in the community that were respected by others. And there was not manifested that dis position to appeal to ler talionis that is seen so often. When one Is made to feel that his rights are respected in community, he has no desire for the law of retaliation, and there Is neither cause nor ex- cuse for its invocation. All these things were the outgrowth of the gatherings described. Those night ly gatherings were a school for en- couragement of public spirit.
 In other cities the club Is such an influence for good. By that is meant the light kind of a club. Those clubs that are simply pri- vate gambling houses and saloons are not meant by this article. But in the average club of business men there Is afforded a place where those in whose hands are the des- tinies of the place can gather fre- quently, become more thoroughly known to one another, and reach better frames of mind with wider knowledge of their civic and neigh borly duties. There is now on foot in Nogales a movement for the creation of such a club. and THE OASIS trusts that it will be great and far reaching influence for the good and growth of the line city.
The oasis., 1908-01-04
SIC TRANSIT BUTrlNSKl.


 crow daily newspaper in a small town. More money has been lost and more men have gone broke on that fool proposition than any thing else that can be mentioned.
 One day last week the Daily Times contained a very significant announcement. It was tucked away in an inconspicuous position in the paper, where 1t would pass unnoticed almost. The gist of it was that the great Buttinski, the half witted A. L. Pellegrin, who was go- ing to be such a shining light in the field of frontier journalism, had gone to Guaymas Hooking for a business opportunity" They have been very mysterious about the change. Mir. Conwell had been en- gagged as local exporter, and a real as- saver from El Paso, named Hughes, has taken over the remnant of the assay business of the poor, misguid- ed creature, who to gratify a foolish ambition as newspaper man butted into the field at Nogales three years ago. Some weeks ago the malignant E. J. Pellegrin, who has been always the deus co mo- china of the abortion (always dis claiming, however, any connection therewith), threw off the mask and came into the open as the "busi- ness manager and city editor;;" and he has been engaged in a des- perate effort to keep the thing aAoat and stop it's losing money.
 Why the Pelegrins should have been so fatuous as to embark in the newspaper field in Nogales, is one of those remarkable facts that can not be accounted for. Each had a good business and was making money. A. L. Pellegrin was United States assayer, a billet that paid at least S2,000 per annum, and his general business must have aver aged more than that. When he was in the office Fred Herrera once showed the books to THE OASIS man, and they proved that Pellegrin was doing from fifteen to thirty dollars worth of assaying daily. The cost was about twenty per cent of the price. So it will be seen he was making from eleven to twenty-two dollars daily. As re- suit of his folly in embarking in the newspaper business the United States assayership has been lost, and the outside business, so lucra- tive, has been dissipated. How much of the money made by the other chump in the jewelry busi- ness has gone into the unsuitable nav of daily newspaper does not appear, but there have been heavy shrinkages in business, and THE OASIS will venture here the asser-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30
A PLATFORM JOKE.

The Democratic PLATFORM solemn pledge
for the enactment of law preventing any
corporation contributing to a campaign fund
is emphatic, though not more so than the
candidates equally solemn assurance that no
contributions from the corporations will be
acceptable or accepted. Considering the very
explicit law of Congress on the subject, max
ing all such contributions a penal offence,
these Denver and Fairview (delverances con-
stitute something of joke at the expense
of their authors. Platform builders and
candidates ought to be more or less familiar
with the Standardization Herald.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30
$4,000 A YEAR VERSUS $40 A WEEK.

'EStuyve" Fish, who was recently hooked,
gated, Melted, and flung on the bank by the
"practical" Mr.. Hartman, has made re-
markably astute observation. cit is great
deal harder" says this rich man, for a
man who has been living at the rate Of $780,
600 a year to get down to a $5O,O0O-a-year
standard than it is for man who has been
living on SIS a week to get along on So"
This is the sort of poisonous stuff that
keeps up and increases the resentment be-
tween the rich and the poor. An income OF
$4,000 a year ought to be sufficient for
almost any degree of luxurious living. 1t is
not enough to live in ceaseless riot, in which
money is actually thrown to hlrehnss or
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30

If you can spare little time to do some
work for the two Jeffersonians this summer
and fall you can make good money. We have
one of the best propositions that was ever
offered to agents.
THE JEFFERsONIANs, THOMSON, GA.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30
AGENTS WANTED.

We are offering very liberal proposition to
agents who will take subscriptions for the two
Jeffersonians during the campaign An active
man or boy can make good money at this work
For sample copies, subscription blanks, ETC.,
apply to
THE JEFFERsoNIANs, THOMSON, GA.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30

despicable minions of pleasure It is easily
possible for man to waste far vaster sum
than this In monkey dinners, private theat-
ricals, Pompeiian feasts, Newport, fancy
automobiles, and that sort Of thing; but to
assert in apparent calmness that for man
who has been getting an income of 100000
to accommodate himself to the narrow bounds
of $4,000 year is particular hardship, is
to come near writing oneself down an ass Or
an imbecile.
There was time when it was the opinion
of the wealthy class Of New Yory that man
was considered wealthy if he had an income
Of $4,000 year. Even this is a large sum Of
money for a single household or single
spender. Comfort and even luxury--even
luxury accompanied by refinement and cul-
ture-are easily attainable for much less than
this in any metropolis Of the world. Yet if,
for the argument, we accept this standard,
we still have $4,000. left to the credit of Mr..
Fish's typical waster to wanton with.
Was it Pierre Lorrilard or some other Of
his set that said no gentleman could pretend
to live in New York on less than one thousand
dollars day? This means an income Of at
least $365,OOO a year, $366,OO0 for the
leap years. To understand little better what
this means, we must try to realize how much
productive capital lies back of this income.
Take the usual average, four per cent, and
it means that Lorrilard's ''gentleman must
have Is times that income Of $365,OO0, or
boarded fortune Of $9,125,0O0; but it is more
likely that is would take $12,000,O0O to pro-
duce such an income Judged by this stand
ard, there are not very many "gentlemen"
living in New York or in the world. Fortu-
nately, it is possible for "gentleman" to
live a comfortable, refined, and even
luxurious life elsewhere for very much less.
But the real venom in Mr.. Fish s remark is
that the man, who is forced from 100000
standard Of living down to $4,000 standard
has great deal harder time Of it than the
man that has been living on $15 week has to
get along with $40 There is no use in saying
that such remark is merely absurd, untrue;
it is positively vicious and tends to poison
mans respect for his fellow man.-Columbia
tote
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30
FOUND (!

One of the best Commission Houses for you
to ship your Peaches, Pears, Watermelons,
Lopes and everything in this line to. Write
them today. They are
HEWITT g. COMPANY.
10 East Camden st. Baltimore, Md.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30
DIRECT LEGISLATION THE MOST I'M
PORTANT NEXT STEP.

There is so much sophistry and buncombe
abroad in the land on the subject Of represen-
tative government that it is highly gratifying
to have SO important journal as the New York
Independent on the right side Of the ques-
ton. Read this editorial:
Theoretically, representative government
should be popular government; but practic-
ally it creates a career for the professional
politician; and the professional politician,
however upright his intentions, is driven by
the exigencies Of his life to build and maintain
the political machine which is moved by
bribery and graft The professional politician
must get elected. To that end he must have
votes. To that end he must have money.
To that end he must do something for men
who are willing to pay money for services
rendered or goods delivered. Direct Legsla-
ton by the Initiative and Referendum cuts
through this vicious circle. It's immediate
effect, therefore, is to clean up, POLITICAL bust
ness. It has another effect, however, which
is quite as important It educates and dis
ciplines the people in political competency.
The world has enormously overestimated the
educational value Of that popular participa-
ton in political affairs which consists only IN
voting for candidates for Office. Popular
government to this extent merely centers
attention upon personal qualities. 1t makes
the voter blind hero worshiper or the plant
tool Of boss. It provides no incentive to
study questions, to understand measures. All
that is left to the legislator. Under the
Initiative and the Referendum the voter
turns his attention from mon to measures
and becomes an informed citizen Although
years and generations may pass before more
than small minority Of the people will thus
become thoroughly informed and interested,
yet every year the number of such increases
where direct participation in legislation is the
rule, while under the merely representative
system voters become more Indifferent, more
neglectful and more stupid,-Ohio Liberty
Bell.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30

"Well, well, you never heard Of Kern!''
The politician said.
"Why, Kern is-say, be on your way,
You re stupid, on the dead.
Why, Kern is-um, just let me see,
I think he's one Of those
Oh, what the-well-no, can't tell,
But maybe Taggart knows"
''Eh, what? You never heard Of Kern!"
Exclaimed the Democrat;
''Well, who d have guessed man possessed
Such ignorance as that?
Why, Kern''--he added with laugh,
Extremely hoarse and hearty,
''Why, Kern-Ho, ho!-so you don't know!
Why, Kern certain party!"
"Gee Whizz! You never heard of Kern"
Observed the delegate
''Well, by the name of worldwide fame,
You sure are out Of date
Why, Kern-excuse me if I smile,
[ don't mean to be rude
But, Sacred Cat, child knows that;
Why, Kern's breakfast food!''
By James J. Montague, In New York
American.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-07-30

Guess Whole is the press and the people,
the sultan who rules the Turks; he is the bell
in the steeple and he is the whole blamed
works. He is the hill and valley, the dawning,
the dusk, the noon; he is the large white alley,
he is the man in the moon. He is the sooth-
ing slumber, he is the soul awake; he is the
big cucumber that gives us the belly-ache.
He is the fire that quickens, the company that
insures; he is the i'll that sickens, and he is
the thing that cures He is the ruling
Russian and we are the groveling skates;
he is the Constitution and he s the United
States.-Emporia Gazette.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16
SAN JUAN VALLEY

Miss Helen Mcconnell returned
Monday from visit with friends and
relatives up-Sound.
Mr. S. v. Boyce. ST.. 10 able to Be
ont again after being confined to the
house for two weeks.
Mr.. Van Semmern and family r.
rived Monday, and have rented the 81.
Junker place at Argyle.
H.Junker left on Tuesday = Thomp.
son to attend the state trap alSoot Il
Wallis Wallis. From there he will "a
to Klamath lake. Oregon.
The trap shoot at Argyle last Sup-
day was we'll attended. thirteen shoot
ers being present. Scores were poor
on account Of the wind. and dark
weather. q. Junker was high. Geo.
Jake second.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

For several years there has been no
celebration of the Fourth of July here
but this year there is to be "hum.
mer''. Upwards of $500 has already
been subscribed for prizes. music and
other expenses. A two days. celebra-
tion is planned. An organization has
Bugge chairman, Will Trimble secre.
.tary. Gene @. Gould. treasurer. They
constitute the committee on arrange
ments. and E. F. Templin is chairman
of the committee on reception and
sports. A cordial invitation il
extended to all the people OF the coun-
ty to come and assist in making the
celebration memorable one.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Richard E. Morris, of Seattle. a
young man of gentlemanly appearance
and address, has opened law office
here in the office with Geo. q. Candy.
formerly occupied by attorney Garrett.
He comes highly recommended by the
law firm of Ballinger. Ronald. Bat
tie & Tenant. in whose employ he
has been for four years and in whose
Office he pursued his law studies. He
has formed a partnership with W. r.
Garrett.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

discontinued the practice of leas-
'ank mbered lands and then selling
to the iessees the timber standing
thereon as "trespass.'' without ap-
praisement and without sale at public
aiction. by which practice tens Of
millions of feet of timber was lost to
the state at merely nominal prices.
During my time an attempt has
been made to pla the rentals of agri
Cultural lands upon the basis of Just
division of the crops the land will
produce between the landlord and
tenant. in all instances OF allowing
the customs of the community. II
the endeavor to put the leased lands
upon this. as l believe the only fai,
basis. injustice may and possibly has
been done in isolated instances. II
handling large amounts of business,
this is unavoidable. but in the mair
the rentals fixed are fair and just anc
conceded so to be-.
The law authorizes the Gale. upor
proper application. OF all lands be
longing to the state. The legislator,
alone is authorized to declare and
establish policy upon any given sub
ject. The policies Of the law mus
be the policies of the public officer.
have neither made nor followed an.
department rules-the law alone il
and has been my guide.
In harmony with the Legislature.
believe that the best interests of IT,,
state demand tee sale of all Iand
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Mrs. jack Mathesou ID unite III ID
Seattle where she is visitihG-
Mrs.. John Arend, Of Roche Harbor.
IL VISITING relatives here this. week.
Miss Olga Cook and Louis Boreher1
two Of our young people. are on the
sick list
Mrs. John Arend and infant dauRh-
ter and Miss Cook Waited Sunday 9
the light station.
Mr.. and Mrs.. A. v. ChSvalier ana
children were in Roche Harb0r Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. Graisnic, Of Waldron. Is stay
ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mira Ed.
sChevalier for short time.
Mrs. Caroline Chevalier. Of Bell
ineham. Is over to spend The sumns1
with her son Paul at the light station
Among the Friday Harbor visitors
last week were Mr.. and 4rs. Bof-
cheers, Miss Florencb McKean. and
Chas. and Harry Cook.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16
! ANNOUNCEMENT

We take pleasure In announcing to
the people OF San Juan county that
on the 9th day of May. 1913, the I'M
dersigped completed arrangements for
their association n the practice Of
law sc Friday Harbor. In order to
conserve the convenience Of all. Mr..
Morris will have Offices in the build
=ina next to the Journal Office. while
Mr.. Garrett, - heretofore. will have
his Office at the court house.
r. E. NORRIS.
". r. GARRETT.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Mrs. Capron and little daughter
went to Seattle Thursday to meet the
doctor on his return from Spokane.
From Seattle they will 90 to Portland
and other Oregon points to visit
friends. expecting to return bone next
Friday. DR.. Hiett. brother of Mrs.
John S. McMillen. is caring for. DR..
Capron's patients during his absence.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Miss Alice Blancett. who recently
returned from North Yakima. where
she had been taking q course of study
in a business college. has accepted q
position in the Islander Office. She
will learn to operate the type setting
machine and will assist in the bust
ness office. Lloyd Joubert. after more
than year of faithful and efficient
service in the Office. will take we'll
earned vacation before resuming his
school work this fall. He expects to
enter either. the Seattle or Tacoma
high school in the second year class.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

belonging to the state at a minimum
of the fair market value at the time a
demand is manifested for the property.
believe that the progress of no COM
munity should be stifled in order that
fifty years or one hundred years hence
higher price may be obtained.
The state of Washington and divers
and sundry clubs, chambers of COM
MERGE aud other institutions spend
thousands of dollars annually in ad-
vertising the wealth. natural resources,
vacant lands and opportunities gener-
ally to be found in this state. and
people from all over the world are
coming to as by thousands. Surely
it = unfair to invite these people to
come, only to find the natural re-
sources and heralded opportunities
withdrawn and reserved for the exclu-
sive use Of future generations. Ger
tainly such would be suicidal policy
on the part of the state. The state
is receiving the full and fair market
value for lands. timber and other
resources sold and. in numerous in
stances, more than the market value.
l dosnot believe that any state in
terest should be sacrificed. but when
the state receives full and fair market
value, furnishes an opportunity for q
good citizen. With his family, to live
in comfort and security and places
the property on the general tax roll.
the best policy has been adopted.
Invite the closest scrunity and
examination into the management OF
nv Office. think the large numbers
of people who have visited my Office
and transacted business there during
the last three years are in position
to say we are not idle. +.
During the last three years. we have
had to deal with more than 1000 ap.
plications. Additional work has been
thrust upon the Office during the last
two years in preparing for and dis
posing Of the shore lands OF the firs'
class of Lakes Union and Washing
ton.
am compelled at this time to
leave for Washington. D. O.. to mee'
the president, the governors Of the
state and others. in conference rela'
tive to the conservation of the natural
resources and other matters. I hope
! to accomplish something for the bene'
at OF this state and particularly FOL
the benefit Of the permanent school
fund. At least ! will b on hand
and prepared to present and represent
the interest Of the state 1 will have
during the summer little, Il any,
time to derots to campaign for re.
nomination. During the campaign
however, / will take occasion TO eiu'
cidafe the matters herein referred q
and to present other reasons why %
Iieve / should continue In the omce
for q second term.
would DO very glad to visit every
Ecounty in the state-to meet ana I'll
personally with the people. but tni'
81 will be unable TO do. One thing
however. / will say now-I will not
knowingly on, Intentionally. sacrince
anv interest Oh the people Of this state
| / leave my cas- IN be peoples hands
With full condolences II the results.
- -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Prof. Jo1bert has been reelected
principal of sthe Enunclaw schools.
employing eight teachers. and his sal
airy has been raised to S110 month.
with the promise of more if the plans
to enlarge the scope of the work OF
the Union High School are. carried
out.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16
Leland
per. 1859

Don't miss seeing the battleships.
Excursions by steamer Buckeye. to
Bellingham Thursday and Friday.
Round trip 81. 90.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Eighth Grade Examination
Eighth grade examinations will be
held at Friday Harbor. Lopez, Deer
Harbor and East Sound. Thursday
and Friday, May q and %.
NELLIE SWEENEY.
County Supt.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Mrs. 6. N. Culver spent q part of
the week visiting her sons and their
families here. She went to Woodside
farm. near Olga. Thursday, to visit
her daughter, Mrs. G. 8. Willis.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

A school picnic ls planned for the
last day of school. May 90. II Is TO
be held on Bald hill and alt patrons
of the school and their friends are
cordially Invited.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

The Ladies' Aid OF the M. E..
church wilLmeet on next Friday af-
ternoon. May %. from to 5 at the
home of Mrs. Margaret Francis. All
are invited.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Nine mem bers of the Baker and
Perry families had q most enjoyable
trip Sunday to East Sound and Ro-
sario, stopping at the latter place to
see the great Moran mansion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Mr.. Nichols, Miss Frits and Miss
Barry have been re employed as teach
ers in the Friday Harbor school for
next year. Miss Cochel did not de
sire re- election. preferring to teach
nearer her home in Bellingham.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

There is to be ball game Sunday
afternoon at the club ground. between
the Friday Harbor and Anacortes
teams. Game called at 2 O'Clock.
Admission. men 25 cents. Ladies
free.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Highly polished Jewel Cook Stoves
and Ranges. The old reliable. Car
just received by the Morse Hardware
Company, BellinRham jobbers.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

The farmers boilers; hand grist
and bone mills; Holly Chick Food.
Morse Hardware Company. BellinR-
ham. Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Senator Blair left Monday afternoon
to attend the Republican state con-
vention at Spokane and visit FRIENDS
there. S. M. Bugge, the other dele
gate from this precinct. left Tuesday
morning via Anacortes and DR.. Ca
prom started the same day on the
Lydia Thompson.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Shoots. of Ana
cortes. are visiting their parents and
many friends here. Mr.. Shoots il nc
longer wharf1nger at the Curtis dock.
the Inland Navigation Co., which
employed him, having given up its
lease.