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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
LANDS or BIBLE H1sron-

TO he Redeemed by Sir u.,
Willcocks, the Noted Ens,.s
Naturally fertile and once ~
est region not only in Asia bp, @l'
all the world, Mesopotamia owl Nv IN
neglect, Is now a barren waste = %
Alexander Powell says in Evervhoa,.. :
The ancient irrigation works nsr,us 10y ).
because the country was so torn a sue'
der by internecene warfare tho asun'
inhabitants ceased to keep tben, VIC
repair. The scene of the suddoa 10
struction which overwhelmed w
cities OF the plain is still visible ~ sas
Tigris burst Its bonds and temper, III, ue
engulfed a great area, and fron, :,
day to this desolation has reignad 'aa'
preme around ancient Opis. ~
There comes from Egypt a mod.
Moses. Willcocks by name, q horos.
and an engineer Of note, who ha. NV
intrusted by Turkey with sr.u W."
OF the works for restoring the anc,a.,
canals and irrigating channels allow.
the Tigr1s by which the plain, :,
Mesopotamia, after centuries NJ uo,.
ing. will be restored to their old.t,m.
luxuriance and prosperity. Sir W.,
liam Willcocks, known to fame az ~,
builder of the great Nile dam at A.
suan-an economic success II eva,
there was one-divides the region
which he proposes to restore into two
sections: One, Upper Chaldea, renra
senting an area of 1,28O,0OO acras =,
flrst-class land waiting only for watar
to yield at once handsome return.
the other, Lower Chaldea, 1900 oOo
acres In extent, although highly vain.
able, he considers was never az ,.r
tile as Upper Chaldea, its soil hay,n,
become impregnated with salt. suf,c.
it to say that the works CONTEMPLATED
resemble closely those in operation IN.
day In the Nile valley and present no
exceptional difficulties to the engineer
The cost is estimated at approximately
$4,000, 900, from which, it is calculat.
ed, there will be net income of So.
100000 per annum, or Is per cent on
the capital invested. Let those who
know Egypt say whether they consider
such figures too sanguine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
Beavers Destroy Fences.

Beaver have been accommodating In
have destroyed property in some in
stances and the owners of the prop
erty have had to apply to the game
commissioners Office for permits to
kill them.
Anthony Sneeve, wealthy cattle
man, living fifteen miles up Brush
Creek from Gypsum, Colo, secured a
permit recently and brought in ten
hides few days ago. He built half
mile fence from quaking asps last fall
on one portion of his ranch, but the
winter being long the beavers supply
Of food ran out. They sailed forth
and found that fence tempting NOR
sci. Every post was cut off close to
the ground and the beaver then cut
the rails into short lengths, slowing
these in their huts until they were
ready to eat the bark. Then they car
ried the wood out and floated it down
stream.
A Mrs Bond, living half mile be-
low Pine in Platte canyon also secured
a permit to kill beaver colony on
her place. She planted handsome
grove of shade trees a few years ago
and they are now in a flourishing con-
dition, but colony Of beavers built
a dam in the Platte during the late
winter and they insist upon stealing
her nice, soft shade trees unless she
stands over them with a club nearly
all the time.-Denver Republican.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
OF Course Not.

An over-dressed woman was talkinA
to an acquaintance.
eyes," she said. "since John came
into his money we have a nice coun-
try house, horses, cows, pigs and
hens"
THAT must be charming" remark
ed the other; you can have all the
fresh eggs you want"
"Oh, WELL" replied the first lady.
"of course, the hens can lay if they
like to, but in our position it isn't at
all necessary"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12

Here, you," said the conductor, an
grily. you rang up fare. Do that
again and I'll put you off,"
The small man standing In the mid
die Of the crowded car promptly rang
up another fare. Thereupon the con-
ductor projected him through the
crowd and to the edge of the plat
form.
Thanks" said the little man, II did
not see any other way to get out.
Here's your me."-Success Magazine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12


time OBJ
right
Of
with
cars that
near.-Nlustrated
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
Taking No Liberties.

Il hope you don't mind my asking
said woman difiidently, "but should
I call you professor or doctor?"
"Oh, call me anything you like" was
the great mans rejoinder. Some peo-
pie call me an old idiot"
Really" the lady murmured, with
sweet innocence. But, then, they
would be people who knew you init
mately Spare Moments.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12

and a member of one of the Oldest
Dover families, has lived on the
premises about thirty years. He ven.
crates the old tree, and says he was
It's protector even when small boy.
In proof Of this statement he shows
deep scar on his forehead, the mark
OF stone bruise received when pro-
tecting the tree from raid by other
bOva
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
One More Question.

Il say, pa, what
ASK your mother!"
Honest, pa, this isn't a silly one
this time"
"All right, this once, what is it,"
well, If the end of the world was
to come and the earth be DESTROYED
while a man was up in an airship.
where would he land when he came
dOwn!"-The Housekeeper.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12

Capt. Scott intends to use Mancnurian
ponies, like those of Lieut. ShacKle
ton, and dogs of either Ostyak' %
moved or Eskimo breed. He will also
rely considerably on motor-sledges, anu
a new feature of the expedition VIII
be an installment of wireless teies'
raphy. Capt. Scott commanded the Nd
tional Antarctic expedition OF l9oo-o4'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12

after all" said the optimist, "yo,,
must admit that this is the best world
you have even been in"
"Yes,' replied the pessimist; "but
hang it, my wife is the best wife iva
ever had, and that's not saying much
for her"-Judy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
NOT Frightened.

"And what did that city gin
when she saw the snake? on+
"Picked it up and told us all ar rah.
It's genus and species, habits anu
ltat." Courier-J ournai
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
TO LEAD ANTARCTIC TRIP

Man Who Would Nail the Union
Jack to the South Pole.
Capt. R. F. Scott, r. n, has already
begun to organize new expedition
to the Antarctic, with the object of
reaching the South Pole. The expedi
ton is to start next July and will have
two bases, one in McMurdo sound and
the other in King Edward VII. Land.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
Honeymoon Names.

What are the Christian names Of
that young couple next door?'
I'VE won't be able to find out fill
next week. They've just been mar.
ried and he calls her Birdie and aha
calls him Petite. Cleveland Leader
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
CAME IN A wAsHTUB.

An Apple Tree Brought from I'm.
gland I'm 1928 Bears Fruit.
An aged apple tree stands on the
premises Of Henry Coleman at Dover
Neck. In the historic locality Of the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12

One of the funniest things ~ .an
world is to see fat girl, or 'ei'
girl, act kittenish.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12

A girl doesn't enjoy an outing unless
tho right young man shows up some
where In the scenery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12

Here's hoping the early frosls
not spoil the canned-fruit crops
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-12
A Touch One.

"Y-you-are awful tough, amt
you, Jimmie?"
why. say. kid. I'm so tough dat
derss times I'm skeered Of myself"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-02-06
Wake up


The storm had ceased. The ground was hiddel
by mantle of white. Family on the far horizon
stole the first tints of the red dawn The passen
gers III the car were all asleep. The conductor wa
forward in the smoker, the breakesman invisible
Billy sprang up from his troubled feyerish dream
as a strong hand pulled and shook him. Mr.. Johl
Manning was bending over him. his cold, steely eye
shining like dagger points in the gray light 'W
are on the border" he whispered Get off here nov
and skip yourself. Here"-he thrust roll of bill
into the startled boys hand there is money enough
to take you to Montreal. Ship to the other sid
from there. III look after the old folks and tel
them your job took you to the Klondyke. Mine
you. I'm not doing this for you" Again he STAN
mered and choked. ut is New Years morning. Fol
the sake of your mother pull yourself together anC
begin new life" He followed the boy to the real
door unmindful of Billy's broken thanks IF
ever hear" he savagely muttered, "of your doing
dirty deed again help God, [ will follow
you to the ends of the earth. Now, then, off will
your'
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-02-06
CATHOLIC CHURCH IN UTAH.
CONTINUED from page ~

tain at large. While his commission was hunting
him in the autumn of 1910 Fitzpatrick was guiding
the Rockies, the John Bartleson party which
threatened to go to pieces and perish of starvation
and cold when Fitzpatrick found them. lie was a
man held in high esteem by Indians and whites and
incorporated into the Flatheads when their
chief, Red Feather, adopted him as his brother
In 1S4S he was breveted major and was appoint
ed Indian agent the whole upper La Platte
region. In his official capacity he was present with
Colonel Robert Campbell and Father De Smet at
the great peace council assembled September 1851
in vast plain of the Platte Ten thousand war
riors, Cheyennes, Sioux Crows Arapahos Mime
tarees Mandans, ShoshOnes and Arcaras met, by
invitation from Washington carried to them by
Father De Smet, when other white man would
be allowed to enter their territory This was the
largest and most representative meeting of war
rors. chiefs and Indian fighters ever brought to-
gether on the American continent Its like can
never be seen again for conditions can never make
for its reproduction.
After the treaty of peace was signed Fitzpat-
rick was continued in office and was created gov
eminent guide, explorer and chief of scouts II
1881 he and Kit Carson were with Fremont OF
his explorations The dime novel aud the frontier
drama made Kit Carson hero forty years ago
history is now lifting Fitzpatrick onto the plain OF
the heroic.
Fremont in his report speaks generously 81
him. Chittenden in his american Fur Trade oil
the Far West praises him, and Father De Sme
says of him IN letter to Colonel Mckay, writer
from St Louis, May 10, 1910:
81 had the Measure and hanpness of travelling
in his (Fitzpatrick's) company during the whole
summer of 1912. being my second expedition to the
mountains, and every day learned to appreciate
him more and more" With the possible exception
of Bridger Fitzpatrick was the most expert trailer
and mountainecr of his time. His knowledge of tbs
wilderness. his undoubted courage and honesty OF
purpose won for him the respect of the men of hi,
time and territory, and in the official and private
letters yet extant, of those times he is spoken Of r.
terms of the highest praise When reading the mar.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-02-06

ratives and correspondence which have come down
to from these stirring times and the trading and
military reports of the intermountain and upper
Missouri regions for the first half of the nineteenth
century one cannot fail to notice the number OF
Irish and Catholic names which figure promi
nently and honorably in the records of that time.
In 1904 James Patrick Purcell, hunter and trap
per, discovered and made known to the east the
existence of gold near the headwaters of the Ar
kansas. In 1920 James Lawrence Dougherty ac-
companied the first Rocky mountain expedition as
scout and hunter.
In 1928 Captain Michael Moore is mentioned
for conspicuous bravery in the field by Colonel
Leavenworth, then commanding at Fort Atkinson.
In 1929 Major Bernard Riley. after whom Fort
Riley was named, commanded the Sixth infantry
at Fort Leavenworth
Major O'Faon's name is honorabIy prominent
in Indian fighting west of the Missouri. In 1924
he appointed government superintendent of
Indian affairs with headquarters at Council Bluffs.
Major John Dougherty member of Longs
exploring party and was for many years government
agent for the Pawnees.
Major John C. OConnor was for years the
agent for the Sioux with headquarters at the Grand
River agency.
The prominent part taken by the Gael beyond
the seas" by Irish and Scotch Celts. in exploring
and opening up the great west for settlement. III
railroad building and mining. forms one of the
most interesting chapters in the history of our
country west of the Missouri.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-02-06

The limitations of human knowledge are such
that even the utmost care cannot always keep our
words on the side of truth When man begins
therefore to give loose rein to his conversation
and to indulge in a careless or nconsiderate habit
of speech, he finds himself drifting farther and
farther away from exact verify. 1t is not enough
simply to avoid what is fagrantly untrue; that
which is true must be diligently sought for and
seduously watched
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-02-06

Il tracked Billy Woodruff to his old home in
Northern Vermont" ran Mr.. ohm Mannings re-
port the case of the defaulting clerk to his
chief. "but some one must have warned him. And
the place was not far from the Canadian border
he had very evidently given me the slip"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-02-06

Supper was over and the tea table cleared The
evening dragged its dreadful hours along
Manning at last looked at his watch "Wed
better be going, Billy he said 1T won't do to
miss train"
The boy and gave an unsteady hand to the
deacon. Goodbye, father, he mechanically NUT
tered.
"When'n you be back BiIlyr' the old man asked.
Il can't say, father Billy turned to his moth
er. He could not speak. He did not look at Ger.
She clasped him in her thin arms and kissed him
over and over. Hurry back to your old ma" she
said cheerfully
Goodbye ma am" faltered Mr. John Manning,
as hat in hand he stood on the steps below his
hostess who had followed the two on the porch.
The wind had changed 1t was blowing from the
forest now and the air filed with scurrying
snowfakes "I-er-have enjoyed the day great
ly." he stammered. Il thank you for your kind
ness" With a sweet natural smile the old lady
looked straight into the keen, steely eyes on level
now with her own. Don't mention it," she said.
and then to the unutterable CONSERVATION of her
amazed visitor. she laid her hands on his broad
shoulders and kissed him. Poor boyw she MUIR
INJURED with divine compassion poor motheress
boy"
Mr.. Manning went crimson, then white choked,
stammered turned suddenly and taking Billy by
the arm, FASTENED through the storm towards the
road And now curious transformation assailed
the subconsciousness of the man from headquar-
tiers. The snowfakes falling on his coat seemed
like the leaves of the jasmine futtering down Once
again he stood on the wide portico of that home
far away in Maryland Once more he saw a sweet
face bend over him. heard a soft voice murmur
"My boy" and felt the light touch of kiss upon
his brow. The jasmine was covering her grave now
he thought-had covered it for many years-and
yet she had suddenly stretched out hand and
touched him on his worldly, skeptical heart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-29

that Virginia. Georgia and other States would have proudly offered magnffi- cent Inducements for his last resting place but his life and soul seemed so indelltbly warped in this city, that he made an urgent request that the inter Hnent should be made here.
 No minister of the city ever occu- pied SO warm a place in the affection of the citizens at large, and 1t is be- lleved that a handsome fund can be secured with but little difficulty. It is the purpose of those who have the un- dertaking in charge to have the nonu- nient in readiness 10 be unveiled some time during April, and to this end tn e first means to start the fund will be held at the First Baptist Church next Sunday evening when an Interesting song service will be rendered, and talk s pertaining to the eminent divine Will be indulged in by prominent citizens of the different denominations. Songs composed by Dr. Wharton will be sung and a collection will be taken.
 Mrs. E. Y Dent was hostess of a charming luncheon rendered about the noon hour yesterday honoring Mrs. George N. Hurt and, her two visitors. Mrs W M. Warnock of Edwardsvifle, I'll and Mrs. L. O.. Fisher of Atlanta. The occasion was graced by a large numAer of friends and the hours were enjoyed in delightful way
 The pupils of the Alabama Brenau nave organized a well regulated basket hail team and held their first game on the college grounds this. afternoon It Is the purpose of those who compose the organization to equip themselves with an appropriate eostuming and have the grounds suitably graded and enclosed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-29
WANT BIG DAMAGES
OWNERS or srEAMsHIr RErUBLHC
 FILE A LIBEL.
It is Asseftes Tkaf ske Dissstreus Cell
 Iisasn Was Purely the Fanlt ef the Steamskfp 4 F1oxfda-

New York. Jan. zs--counsel for the Ocean Steam Navigation Company, owners Of the White Star line steamer Republic today fled libel in the Uni ted states District Court against the steamer Florida of the LIoyd-Itaiiano line. which ran down and sunk the Republic on Nantucket Iightship.
 Damages amounting to s1;5oo,e0e for the less of the ship and sS0e.0o0 for the loss of cargo and effects of the pas sengers and crew were claimed. It was asserted In the libel that the col lision was due to no fault on the part of the captain. Sealby. of the Republic. but wholly to the faults of the Florida. which it was alleged. did not keep . proper course, had. no sufficient look out, did not give proper whistles, nor pay heed to the whistles of the Re- public, that the Florida failed to indi- cate her changes of helm, that she was proceeding at an immoderate speed and did not stop or back her engines.
 The assertion was made that when the officers of 6he Republic first heard the whistles of the Florida in the fog, the Republics engines were run full speed astern and that her helms was put aport. Shortly afterward. the Florida appeared broad on the Re- public port side bearing down at a HA8 sRctA @Ato staSt -hesAAttS s-'t e%'ct @se public at right angles below amid ships.
 Tn the effort to escape the blow" declared the libel. the master put the engines of the Republic ahead but the Florida came on at high rate of speed apparently swinging under starboard helm and crashed Zhead-on into the port side of the Republic. penetrating Into the engine room."
 The court was asked to condemn the Florida and order the payment of S2,- 100000 damages to the owners of the Republic.
 Owners of the Florida have filed a eounter-suit. They cite the bravery of the Florida's crew In standing by and receiving the passengers of the Repuh- lie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-29
GOOD ROADS MEETING
HOUSING sPEEcHEs ARE MADE IN .5e4,4 SELMA.
Cssnsy CenamississeRsx of DaTlas Are Urged To Act and . Rena
 Issue May EoHH@M

Selma. Jan. Especial )--The move. ment for good roads in Dallas County was given a substantial boost at the meeting of the Dallas County Good Roads and Automobile Club which was held at the Young Mems Christian As. sociation building at I o'clock this af ternoon.
 The meeting was largely attended and many of those present came from all parts of the county to talk over the question of good roads
 The meeting ended by the adoption of resolutions urging the County Court of Commissioners of Dallas County to se- cure the services of an expert road builder who would go over the public roads of the county and make ara esti- mate of what 1t would cost for build- ing good and permanent roads in all parts of the county. After this estf- mate has been made and the people of the county are acquainted with the plans of the construction of the public roads 1t is believed that soon thereafter bonds for the building of these roads will be issued and that the Issue of bonds win not be opposed.
 Every man who attended the meet ing was enthusiastic over the ques- ton of better roads for the county. A large number who attended the meeting spoke upon the many phases of the question and they wore as unit in favor of better roads for the county They seemed to agree that the only way to secure these roads would be by q bond issue and that the roads in ali seekiona9 should be contracted for and work startcd upon all of them about the same time.
 The Court Of County Commissioners will at once take up the matter of ae- curing the services of an expert road builder. wAo will begin the work of going over the roads and make estf- mates of what the different roads can De built for and the material 60 be used.
 The meeting today was presided over by President H. "A. Armstrong. of the club, who stated to the large gathering the purpose of the meeting. After he had concluded Mir. Armstrong called upon Hon. H. S. D. Mallory. who talked in a most pleasing manner on the good roads question. M
 Hon. A. L. Mcleod was then called upon and in his remarks seemed to fa- yor bond issue for the building of the roads of the county. But while favor ing a bond issue he advised that such be gone about carefully and made g demonstration of the trouble which Montgomery County had experienced when that county issued bonds to build the roads and of the costly. expert- ments that county had made.
 Dr. W. c. Phillips, a member of the Court of County Commissioners told how he had been member of that body fourteen years and of the work which the county had done during that time on the roads of the county.
 Remarks upon better roads for Dallas County were made by Messrs. Moiette of Iexington. Berry of West Dallas. Kendricks, of Massillon and Kirby Of Marion Junctton.. ;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-29
BUILDING FOR DEMoroLIs.

Denopolis. Jan. y2s.--( Especial. )---The people of thiss city. are eiated over a letter received from .Congressman George W. Taylor, in which he says he has been assured that the matter of building the postoffitce at thts place wilr be taken up in July and pushed until completed and that she expects the material to be on the ground by Christmas. 4
 It will be remembered that the gov ernment bought. a splendid site In the heart of the city on the corner of Cap ital and Walnut streets. some time ago, and the &40,000 with which to build the postoffice has been approprf- ated. ss.gs.
 News was received here of the death of Mrs. R. E. Blunt. most excellent woman in Washington county, who was Marengo girl and had many rel atiyes in this county.