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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
ing to her. Its lovely tea-set and
don't want you to 60, for You are as
nice as truly little girl !"-Youth's
Communion.
game Of Adjectives.

This is not the game where adjec-
tives are filed into blanks left In the
text where they occur, but quite diff
ferent plan.
You will need book. Of some kind.
preferably fiction. Write on as many
slips of paper as there will be players
the numbers from to 20 or 80, as the
case may be- Each member of the
party selects one from hat or basket
Some one then opens the book at Fan
dom, and the players take turns in
reading aloud until some adjective is
reached. The person holding slip No. 1
gives signal for discontinuance Of the
reading and amid general silence rises
and pantOmirnes the adjective just
read. The reading is then resumed,
the player holding the second slip TAX
ing the second adjective, the one with
the third the third adjective, and so on.
1t will be found rather difficult to
represent the adjectives successfully,
and the efforts to do so will prove very
laughable to the lOokers-on.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
HE WAS WILLING TO SWAP.

How One Man Interpreted a Sign In
Photograph Store Window.
A man with wild look Of hope in
his eye entered West Baltimore street
monograph establishment, says the
Baltimore American.
Stepping up to salesman, he said i.
"I've got one I'll trade to anybody
on sight or unseen. So trot out any
of 'em and I'll swap mighty quick and
glad Of the chance"
Zone what?" asked the mystified
salesman.
The visitor put his hand to his ear
and looked puzzled, proving that his
hearing was slightly defective. Being
not quite sure that the salesman had
spoken the visitor went on:
Yep, mine isn't very good one. I'll,
admit, but it might suit some man with
a tougher conscience than mine. Some
fellow who has longer life ahead Of
him in which to live it down might
get along very well with mine. while
I'm willing to take his and ask no
questions.
Still more profoundly be-addled. the
salesman called the proprietor ana
said:
Here's one that's nutty for keeps
I'm away off from understanding what
he's driving at. Come and take q whirl
at him and see If you can get next"
The proprietor came forward brisk.
" and said, with his lips close to the
strangers ear.
what is it you want?''
why" said the stranger, 81 wan,
to ypatronize your place Of business. T
saw a sign out there on the window
Records Exchanged and was telling
your clerk had an unenviable record
that I would be willing to get rid OF at
any terms"
And the proprietor Of the phono-
graphery went out and changed the
sign
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
Both Parties Need Money

0hlcago, Sept. There is an ach-
ny VOID IN the Golfers of the Republi-
.an and Democratic parties, according
~ Potllcal gossip in the two big camps,
sI The leaders are beginning to knit
.ltlf brows over the outlook. Both
campaigns thus far have been conduc-
W. w On an extremely conservative finan-
ola al oasis, the managers being hopeful
~ along that the conditions would
WI hprove and money be Forthcoming
WI m.eh The announcement of the CAM
c nasn began to spread throughout the
do9 i'ry, but so far there is nothing
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
Will Survey Cowlitz River

Kelso, Wash, Sept. IA party OF
government surveyors, under COM
mand of Major McIndoe, will COM
mence the final survey Of the Cowlitz
river from here to the Columbia today,
for the purpose of estimating the
cost of deepening the channel suffi-
GENTLY to admit deep water ships.
An appropriation for the work will be
asked at the next session OF congress.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
The Fearless. Hor.emen.

Oh, the river was long,
And the river was deep;
Sing heigh-oh, sing high-ho!
But the boys built bridge
From the banks that were steep !;
Sing heigh-ho, sing high-oh!
Oh, across the bridge
They did fearlessly ride;
Sing heigh-oh, sing high-ho!
And their horses pranced
To the other side;
Sing heigh-oh, sing high-hol
Oh, like soldiers bold
They rode far away;
Sing heigh-ho, sing high-oh!
And they'll all come again
Some other fine day;
Sing heigh-ho, sing high-oh!
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
The Tea.Set.

It was hard to be off visiting alone
without father and mother, but to be
without ones brand-new china tea-set
was simply unbearable.
This is the way it had happened.
The day before, father had rushed into
the house and told Marjorie that she
was going to make short visit at
Aunt AIMS. Carrying her little suit
case, marked with her initials, he had
whisked her Off to the station without
so much as saying good-by to mamma
and brother. On the way he had ex-
planned that he and mother must go
away from them all for a little while,
and she was to stay with Aunt Ann. A
friend was to look after her on the
train and deliver her into Aunt AIMS
hands.
The excitement Of the trip kept Mar
jorie cheerful for a while. Then Aunt
Ann had been very kind, and had made
her little teeny-weeny biscuits for sup
per. But that had all been yesterday !;
to-day she was lonely.
When Aunt Ann had said that the
minister's daughter was coming over a
little while that afternoon, Marjorie
had frightened at the thought of hav-
ing little girl to play with, but, alas !!
a big, grown-up young lady had entered
Aunt AIMS little parlor. Miss Alice,
however, had very pretty pink cheeks,
and smiled in such way that it was
not long before Marjorie was telling
her all about papa, mamma. brother,
and the new tea-set.
"How would you like to make tea
set?' said Miss Alice, who, smiling and
taking Marjorie's hand, led her into
the garden. They went straight to the
circle OF bright peoples, where Miss
Alice selected big poppy-pod from
which the petals had all fallen. A
straight piece OF stem stuck in one side
made a spout, while another curved
niece was the handle. A tiny bit Of stem
left on where the pod had been picked
was enough for the handle Of the cover.
Now there was a truly teapot that
would not tip over, because the fat
part Of the pod made q neat little
stand.
aAnd can you make cups and sau-
GERS. too?" exclaimed the delighted
Marjorie.
Miss Alice said nothing, but began
TO look for some smaller poppy-pods
that would stand up nicely. With her
little pearl-handled knife she cut on
the top, and adding curved handle
Of stem, she had a little cup, with q
saucer all fastened to 1t.
Marjorie made the next herself. and
then they worked together until enough
were finished for Z large family.
wouldn't nasturtium leaves make
rood plates?" suggested Marjorie
.-The very thing" replied Miss Alice.
.Now our dishes are all ready, 30 ron
may 1T the table on the Nat rock.
Then / must g home. for It = nearly
my tea-time."
"a. Mn Aljce.r cried Mar5orio. cling
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
American Farms Not Wearing Out

of les Molnes, Ia, Sept. Secretary
sf+o agriculture Wilson declared that
nsr h lorty years Investigation the de-
cOno1 lent OF agriculture is ready to say
voa ui:usl7ely that American land is not
aid out. On the contrary, he
thar us productivity is larger now
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

one Cricketer Equals Two Bishops
w. G.. Grace, the famous cricketer,
has been photographed as often as
popular actor, and in England at least
has found his autograph almost In de-
mand equal to that Of premier or 9
great author.
But an entirely new light was thrown
on all such details the other day, which
NAV help settle the moot question of
the relative value of sport and study
Grace was approached by wee
maiden with notebook and pencil His
autograph? OF course! And It was
written with CHEEKY smile and good
natured manner. Two days later,
much to his surprise, the selfsame girl
sided ND to Grace, and shyly reached
toward him the necessary implements
Tor another signature.
.sBut didn't / give It to you only z
couple Of days ago?s 1aughingly asked
the veteran
aoh,, came the answer. 7 changed
that one for two bishops.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05


morning star and Christ his fnll-orhea
day. 49, = 80
Ine saloon Is labor's greatest foe. be-
cause It steals the laboring mans cnni.
taf. S11p'-
some churches ought to put a collec-
uon box on their steeples, instead Of q
cross. :. "
The church that is seeking the rich
may get their riches, but it win lose its
reward. ~
Originality blazes new track while
eccentricity runs on one wheel in an
lid rut.
God makes the poisons Of life work
together and antidote one another for
the good of His people.
It is true that many can find "ser-
mons in stones,'' but they don't want
stones In their sermons.
True love would rather wound itself
by the loss of pleasure than hurt 9th
ers by indulgence therein.
The pursuit Of pleasure is but the pol-
lsnlng OF pebbles, while Christ is OFFER
Ing the pearl Of great price.
Abraham is an example of moral
courage in leaving Chaldea, but of NOR
al cowardice in leaving the truth.
Ell had been prophet for man,
years, and yet the Lord said some
things about him that made his ears
Jingle.
IL some folk spent as much time in
knowing men as they do in finding out
things about them, they would make q
better business Of life.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
10 Dredge Pearl Harbor

earaassnngton, Aug. 31.-Assistant
a6nr rafy of the Navy Newberry has
channo,1 u plans for the dredging OF the
lslandSi OF Pearl Harbor, Hawaiian
dock - and for the location Of the dry
T" De constructed there.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
THE CoLD-BATH PROBLEM.
How + Was solved for One Shrink
inx SOuA.a

How # Was Solved for one shrink
inx soul..
Il always adfd say the cold bath
would be a great booE IL It could be
taken in warm weather." remarked an
East Side manarecently to Cleveland
Plain Dealer writer. ''And now I've
solved the cold-bath proposition to
nicely or, rather, had it solved for
me. ss] sast. 81.
Il had been feeling sort sofs. punk
ever since the hot weather. came on
and went to the doctor to. find, out
whether l had cirrhQsis Of the liver or
merely bubonic plague. He told me
that a good cold bath the first thing
In the morning was about all 1 needed.
He said that 1t was a good time to
start in while the weather was warm.
"The next morning started in I
put my great toe IN the water and then
withdrew to think the thing over.
wondered il cold baths were really all
they were cracked up to be. 1t seemed
to me that had never come into con-
tact with body of water that SO inn
pressed me with desire not to sget
Tito it.
Il don't know when have felt SO
worried or when the world seemed SO
cold as during the time that stood
there peering into the calm half-foot
Of water in that bathtub. I would
reach in to see If 1t really was so
cold and then think it over further.
Finally made leap into the tub,
gave two or three convulsive splashes
and jumped out again. Thank good
ness it was over! Then inserted
myself into my clothes rapidly and
must confess that felt first rate.
When sat down at the breakfast table
my wife made some disparaging remark
about the time It took me to take my
bath and get dressed.
1.-THE next morning the water didn't
seem cold at all. .Ah,' thought to
myself, it's only the first time that's
tough
aid now, just when had got =
feeling good and chesty over the way
I had overcome the cold bath, my wife
has confessed to me that she has been
putting some warm water In with the
cold every morning before 60 into
the bathroom. She says that It took
me too long to make up my mind to
get In when the water was cold and
that breakfast got cold by the time i
was ready"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
Success Is Astounding

Meanwhile the treatment of Hygi-
enic conditions on the isthmus has
been such as to make it literally the
model for all work of the kind in trop-
icalcountries Five years ago the 18TH
mus of Panama was by-word for un-
healthiness of the most deadly kind.
At present the canal zone is one of the
healthiest places on the globe, and the
work whic his being prosecuted with
such tremendous energy is being pros
ecuted under conditions so favorable to
the health and well being Of the work
ers that the mortality among them is
abnormally small
Finally, in addition to the extreme
efficiency of the work under Colonel
Goethals and his assistants and the ex-
traordinary success achieved under DR..
Gorgas, there is the further and ex-
ceedingly gratifying fact that on the
isthmus the United States government
has been able to show itself a model
employer. There are matters to cor
rect, Of course, as your trip showed,
but on the other hand it is true that
the United States is looking after the
welfare, health and comfort OF those
working for it as no other government
has ever done in work of like char
acter. y
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

The man who does not bras On him,
self usually has reason ia.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
Has Proved Model Employer

President Roosevelt's letter to the
Investigators says:
II doubt if there is any piece of
work undertaken on behalf of the
American people Of recent years of
which the American people have more
reason to be proud than the work done
on the Panama canal. The success has
literally been astounding. Five years
ago, when we undertook the task, no
sane man would have dared to hope
for the results which have already been
achieved. The work itself has been
advanced more expeditiously than we
had ventured to think, and the rapid
ity of the rate Of progress has steadily
increased.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

4What tine VIM the train from 81
Louis arrive3v
ssYou mean what dine = 4 duel
mo, mean what tine WI e -
you'd betfer consuit I elaifvey ana
-5ouston Poee
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05
PRESIDENT !.
IS PLEASED
ROOSEVELT SAYS THAT HE
IS PROUD OF PANAMA !
CANAL PROGRESS.
special Commission Sent 10 18th
mus Makes Gratifying Report.
Says United States Has Proven
Model Employer Of Men-Some
Matters to Correct.

q Oyster Bay, Aug. 26.-President
roosevelt has made public a report
submitted to him on August g by a
speclaI commission consisting Of James
bronson Reynolds, Samuel B. Dom
nelly annd Henry Beach Needham. re-.
gardlng conditions in Panama. The
commission was appointed April Is
last. =
That the president is pleased with
the report is shown in letter which
ne sent TO each member of the COM
mission on Friday. He expresses par
tlcular pleasure over the fact that the
commission upholds the administration
OF Colonel George E. Cocktails. chair
man Of the Isthmian canal commission.
and the president has had a copy mailed
to Colonel Goethals, requesting that
the recommendations made by the
commission be put into effect immedi-
ately. The president will submit the
report to congress with appropriate
recommends ions.
The commissioners report that sit
inspected the entire line of excavation
from La Boca, the southern or Pacific
terminus, to Christobal, the Northern
or Caribbean terminal, and travelled
through the excavation several times,
interviewing the men at work.
Indicating the scope of the inspec-
ton the commission reports that it
visited the government workshops
construction plants, warehouses, ship
yards, dredges, commissary stores, liv-
ing quarters that is hotels, messes,
kitchens and camps, schools, club
houses-courts, police stations and the
cOnvalescent home at TabOpa. -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-05

Faith takes the
step from the crea-
ton to the Crea-
tor.
The truly TO
fined man II be
who has BEEN
purged from the
dross Of self. ],
The hope Of Inn
mnrfclstv i. ,.~,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
WASHINGTON COUNTY
CHRISTMAS CASUALTIES AND AC-
 CIDENTs.
Railroaa Agent Al EafIIry Is Robbed sam Wilkins kills a Negro
 -Gin Aud store Are Rurned.


 t,hatom. Dec, S-(SpeeiaD- of the various Christmas disasters over the country are being received al the sheriffs office,
 Christmas eve some one went Into the room of the railroad agent, J. R. Csonerly, at MiIlry. and took from his trouser pocket se5 in currency and the key to the express office, where they went and got a package of whtskey containing six quarts. The sherttfs force has a clue and is endeavoring 10 capture tho parties.
 Christmas day Sam Wilkins, g young white man about 2T years old, aeci' fentalIy shot sn6 killed young negro man while cleaning his gun prepara' tory for a hunt. This was within few miles of Healing Springs in the northern part of the county.
 Christmas eve M. V. Loper of spring Bank. about five miles from here iost his store house, gin and three bales or cotton by fire. From all the eircum- stances it seems that the fire was or incendiary origin. the Seore house anu gin being a good ways apart.
 Christmas Eve Braxton Granade ana MIns Verna Adele Moss of FrnnkVille were married and will make their home there after a short bridal trip to Mobile and other places fin south Ala bama. ..
 Misses ] essie Long of Bladon Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
SOUTHERN BELL DIRECTORY
 DELIVERED TO SUBSCRIBERS

shows Great Growth of Convenience ts
 business Men and Farmers.
 The new telephone directory of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company has been delivered to sub- scribers in Montgomery. The new book Is. attractive in appearance. and contains all the changes and corTec- tlons in listings which have been made since the last directory was printed
 The large number Of new names indicates that there are constnat ad-' ditions to the list of subscribers in Montgomery and vicinity The tela. phone Is becoming more a necessity. not only in the city. but in rural dis-' tricts, and the Southern Beli Company has evolved a plan whereby telephone service may be secured by farmers on an economical basis. As a result. . telephone Is the rule rather than she exception -on the farm. and farmers ia all sections of the country are install ing telephones in their homes
 The telephone plant in Montgomery Is modern in every way. and Is u1aiA- tained at high state of efficiency, furnishing service of satisfactory nature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
NEWS OF GOoBwATEa.


 Csoodwater Dec. 2S-,(Speciei)- )--Mrs. [. F. simms and child has been quite sick with pneumonia. but are now quite out of danger.
 Elizabeth, only child sf Mir and Mrs E. L. Creme Is quite sick now with pneumonia
 Mrs. H. F. Persons has been serious Iy siek for several days is reported to be improving.
 The Christmas days thus far have been very dull. and very little excite naent and no fatalities.
 The mayors court has only three or four cases to date, and these were for small offensss.
 The Methodist Sunday School had 6 nice Christmas tree at the Methodist Church Christmas night
 Some business, changes of interest will take place here January 1st. MT N, N. McElreath, cashier of the Plant CTS Bank will resign and move his family to Kellyton. He will be sue ceeded by Mir. T. D. Esple, present as- sistapt cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Mir Espie will be succeeded by Mfr. Daniel NeighboEs oi Keilyton,
 George Penton Of Auburn Is spend inx the Christmas holidays here with his brother pr Jotin Pcnton
 Misses Lillian Baker. Minnie Berry M0ntevallo pupils are spending a few dave vacation with thei, parents
 Misses Helen White an ItslinG ATE Of the Jacksonville oh ol art also visiting their parents during the vacation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29

and Miss Jamie Newman of Atlanta, are here or a visit to their relatives Judge and Mrs. D. J. Long.
 Sheriff w W. Warren entertained his children and grandchildren ct Christmas dinner yesterday There were thirty-one in all representing four generations.
 Reverend and Mrs. J. A. Pelham en- tertained the Hiil family at a family reunion during. Christmas. Some members of the family came from Texas to be present. and 1t was the first time they had been together Tor ahout seventeen years.
 The new court house is about com pleted and tomorrow Is the day set bv the Court of County Commissioners 10 receive 1t. It is Q very handsone building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
GERMAN WARSHIP
VESSEL WILL SOON VISIT FLORIDA
 SEAPORT.
one of the Large Vessels ef the kaiser's Fleet City Ceumeil Acts
 On Hotel Csmpany
 Petition,

Pensacola. Fla, Dec. 2s--fSpecial.)-- Onictal notification was received by the United States customs officials and the German Consul today of the visit to this pert on January s, of the German war vessel Freya. which has been cruis- ing in waters Of Trinidad for several weeks.
 The vessel is the largest ever to visit this country from Germany. She is of over five thousand tons register, and carries a crew, including officers. Of nearly 500 mon. The vessel goes direct from Port Of Spain to Santiago, Cuba, and comes direct from that place to Pensacola. being scheduled to make the last trip in less than four days.
 According tc the itinerary she is to remain In Pensacola harbor for twenty days, and when she leaves here sine will so to other gulf ports.
 Whiie she is here. the cruiser Mont gomery will arrive la port and ex- change visits with the ofacers of the foreign ship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
WANTS BLAME FIXED
sERr KING CALLED ON GOVERNOR
 COMER
waited Secretary of state From whsm He set Copy of The Senate
 Jourpal se Greater Birr-

On his visit to the ofhee of Secretary Of State Frank N. Julian, Repfesenta- tive yerS C. King. Of Jefferson county. found his Greater Birmingham bill in greater. muddie than he expected. He came out of the ofics yesterday morn ing more convinced than ever that there are fatal defects in the Senate Jeurnal record.
 Though the Governor gave out mo- thing on the subject. 1t Is understood that Mr. King called upon His Excel lency right after leaving the Secreta- ry of states office and urged an in- vestigation. He Is believed to have told the Governor that It was due all parties concernedNto place the blame for the false record, of the vote on the
 King Greater Birmingham bill It is urged that the Gcvcruor probe the matter to, the bottom and announce
 where the responsibility lies.
 A minute examination of the record
 by Mir. King revealed a more distress
 ing state of affairs than he was led to
 believe. He manifestly has little hoppe for the validity of the measure and ts about ready to admit that Btrming-
 ham wiii lose io,ooo population In the next scensus. sestetary Of State Julian furnished Mir. King with copy or the Senate Journal record of his till. The rnost serious phase of the busi- ness is the omission in some instances of fhe entire nay vote on some of the amendments Thus was the constitu- tionai requirement of . quorum of the Senate violated. Then in other amend 1 ments the yeas and nays were exactly I transpDsed and men were made to vote
 againht their own amendments and ta 1 table their own amendments. Yet absurd as this is the constitutfon and ruling of the Supreme Court forbid q peep behind the record of the Senate
 Jcurnai and if Jocks for sure as 4 l the Greater Birfninkhanf has been de- feated for the present.
 I Thefe fs considerable talk in Bir- mingham of an extra session of the Legiaiature ta remedy the defects Such rumors do not get much credence
 in these parts. Tie Idea of calling the I Solons together at the general expense of the people If Alabarna to correct Greater. Birmihghafn does not appeal l with e3orce to taxpayers outside the territory affected. Of course. If the
 GovesnGr sees it to call the extra scs- sion tol patch up the States finances oS 1 enforce prohibition that would bs 2 l different matter and the Greater Fir. mingham bill could be Incorporated | in the cail.se