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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-04-16

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l. O. M. Tucker. treasurer of the
City of Friday Harbor. Washington,
do hereby certify that the foregoing
is true and correct statement of the
collections, disbursements and bal
ance for the fractional quarter ending
March 31st. 1909.
The following bills were audited
and warrants ordered drawn In pay
ment thereof:
John King, load Of bark, 5 400
G. L. McKinnis, money ad-
vanced for janitor work and
draying rs
F. E. Kirby, stamped envelopes 16 "a
G. NJ. Tucker. salary 1913
Lowman & Hanford. police dock
ct. 14.OO
Inter Island Tel. Co.. moving
poles $3.50
Milo M. Smoots, marshal's SAL
ary. 47.1O
The salary account OF the town mar
shal is made up of the following items:
Regular salary. S25. 90; 5 per cent of
amount collected for dog licenses,
$3.50: 10 per cent of poll taxes COL
lected, S14.6O; SO per cent of fines
collected, $500.
City Attorney Frank P. Christen-
sen read letter from State Treasur-
er J. G. Lewis in which he pointed
out the necessity of forwarding to
him all saloon licenses issued that he
might certify to them. This neces-
sarily must be done before they may
become effective. He also made de-
mand upon the city for 10 per cent
of the amount collected for such IL
censes. The city clerk was instruct
ed to secure draft IN the amount Of
362.49 and forward to the state treas
urer at once. together with the three
Licenses issued.
John L. Murray, through his attor-
ney, r. E Morris, fled with the coun-
Gil a claim for SIS. 90. the same being
the amount of costs paid in the case
Of the City Of Friday Harbor vs.. John
T.. Murray. The matter was referred
to the judiciary committee.
Councilman BuRge suggested tne
Improvement of lower Spring street
by filling and grading to tidewater
and the putting in of public f1oat
for the convenience of people coming
here in launches and row boats for the
purpose Of trading or visiting. Lo-
cal launches are not to be allowed to
tie up there. The matter was DISCUSS
ed at considerable length and then
referred to the streets and alleys com
mittee with instructions to ascertain
if possible the probable cost OF, sucn
improvement and report at the next
meeting of the council.
The bill Of E. Ed Allen. Sl2.oV,
for surveying line of proposed trunk
sewer and for Office work was allowed
and warrant ordered drawn in pay
ment Of same.
The sewerage system matter was as
cussed for a short time and It was de-
cided to hold special meeting on
Tuesday evening, April 20, when this
will be made q special order OF bust
ness.
Through the Prosecuting Attorney.
R. E. Morris. the board Of county
commissioners made application II
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-04-16

Melville Hemphill. who had his
arm seriously injured by being thrown
from horse, is getting along nicely
and expects to leave the hospital
shortly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-04-16

i. W Harrison salary assessor. ...-S2oo 90
Geo WaIrod work on we'll ... 3o IS
Ed Delaney expenses as sheriff ........ 9 rs
F. A. Twitce1l receiver of land Office. so
S. NJ. Bugge, filing and recording incor-
poration F. H. ..........-..... 5 %
w + Rand1es costs Justice of the peace 2s
c T. Carter work on well tower .... :. IS 20
Nellie Sweeney, holding institute ...... Is II
Baker Bros repairing assessors grip 25
A. c Mcdonald painting and vanishing 1 50
ST. Johns Hospital, care poor - ...... 81 so
Miss Cora Hover, Sth grade examiner 3 II
r. +. Morris, expense attending trial state
r. E. Morris, expense to Bellingham, off,
cial CO business - S so
V. j. Capron, salary co. health offcer..... IL 50
John p Bergman keep of pauper.. as 90
John p Paine carpenter work ..... o2
I. F.. Williams painting well tower...... 81 10
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Islander Co, printing and publishing ....$ e5 40
Geo. ,. wright, med. services 90
b. A Groll work on well tower. 20
Mrs. j. G. Meyers, 9Th grade examiner. II IL
Friday Harbor Journal books and printing I56 90
Gsos Wright medical exam. insanity
casess... Observation-Disclosures. 90
Geo. S. Wright, telephone Father Gotham 1 10
Western Mills and Lumber Co., lumber. II IL
Bud Larson, work on well .............. 8 rs
W. W. Gallanger, costs State VS.. w. H.
Dawson. .............. IT'S
Frank Erdman, work on well tower...... 8 rs
]. S. Groll, work on well tower. IS AZ
Inter-Island Tel. Co.. rent of phones. 90
L. L. Benbow, work at directors meeting 10 90
Friday Harbor Journal blank books. 90 90
Western Mills and Lumber Co., Lights. IS 90
+. S. Pease, hauling for well l.............. 8 so
Nellie sweeney, mileage ex. schools. s...... IL so
Geo. Stoney, work on we'll tower ........ rs 10
A. D. Conway, blacksmith work. .......... S 10
Geo. S. Wright, coroner Indian Mary Jim SO
Geo. S. Wright, coroner, Father Fay. 8 90
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the road and bridge fund in paymen,
of bills allowed as follows:
Peasley & Fowle livery hire. SC
Steamer Concordia, freight. &c
f. Ed Allen, per diem office work and seal 50 Is
The Court Commissioners salary
was ordered fixed at 800 year.
B. Mordhorst was appointed dep
uty road supervisor for Stuart island
and ordered to procure all supplies
and make all reports and take all in
structions from VIM. P.Smith, super,
visor road district No. 6.
The San Juan county bank was de-
signated as the depository of the
county funds.
W. g. Randles. administrator of the
estate of George Wright. deceased.
having been paying double taxes on
part of Sec. 18. Twp. 35 N. r. 2 W.
W. NJ. the treasurer was ordered to
refund to W. E. Randles 33. 81 and
take credit on tax-roll account Of
same, and the auditor was ordered to
CI0UlL tu0 Gr06ouI0E WlUu 0oAO oAAAONoS
on the tax roll account.
Miss Nellie Sweeney. county sup
erintendent of schools, reported the
following changes in the boundaries
OF school districts Nos. 8 and 13.dis-
trict No. 13. Beginning at Garrison
bay at south line of lot 13. Sec. 26,
Tp. SO N. R,4 Wand running thence
due east to s. e. corner of N. E. n
of Sec 80 Tp. SO N. 4. 3 W; thence
due north to coast line of Rocky bay
thence running outside Of Neal is
land following coast line around north
end OF San Juan island; outside of
and around Henry island to south en-
trance of Mosquito pass :thence north
erly. easterly and southerly into West
colt bay and Garrison bay to point
OF beginning.
+ District No. 8. Beginning at s.
w. corner of lot 5.Sec. 2, Twp. 35 n.
R. Wand running due east to s. e.
corner of Sec. 6. Tp. 35. N. r. 8 w.
thence north to N. e. corner of S. d.
corner of s. E. n of Sec. 80. TIP.
36 N. r. 3 W. thence due west to
coast line. thence through Garrison
bay and Mosquito pass to point Of
beginning.
Warrants were ordered drawn on
the A. Y P. fund in favor Of e. 81.
Nash for 500 advanced to w. J..
Court.
The county treasurer's report for
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Wesley Langeil, supervisor road
district No. 2. submitted his report
showing total amount of labor per-
formed s175.44. material furnished
$500. Warrants were ordered drawn
on road district No 2 IN payment Of
bills allowed as follows:
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-04-16

Wesley Lange1l, supervisor and team. $63 10
B. F. Shattock, blacksmith work ....... 20
Bills were audited and warran ts
ordered drawn on county current fund
in payment OF same as follows:
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-04-16

Warrants we're ordered drawn on
the road and bridge fund in payment
of bills allowed as follows:
Peasley & Fowle, livery hire. .............$2 so
Steamer Concordia, freight .......... 60
+. Ed Allen, per diem office work and seal So IS
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William w. Gallanger, supervisor
road district No. 4. submitted his re-
port showing total amount of labor
performed $176.75 and material fur
nished $40. "a. Warrants we're order
ed drawn ON road district No. in
payment of bills allowed as follows:
v. W. Gallanger, supervisor and team. .s1oo IS
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L. q. EnRleson, supervisor road
district No. 5. submitted his report
showing total amount of labor per-
formed S21O. Sc. and material furnish
ed S3O.36 Warrants were ordered
drawn on district No as follows:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
AbbeviIIe Insurance and Trust Co.

The purpose of this company Is to
buy, sell and develop real estate, to
loan money on improved farming land
in Abbeville county, and real estate In
the city ; to do a general fire and life
insurance business. They propose to
loan in the County of Abbeville every
dollar of premiums collected from both
fire and life insurance.
Keep your insurance money at home
for the development of our own town
and county. Abbeville county has
been drained continuously for years of
thousands of dollars for life and fire in
surance, which should be kept here.
The Abbeville Insurance and Trust
Company represent the very best fire
and life insurance companies. The ag-
gregate assets of the fire insurance
companies represented amounts to
more than $35, 900, COO.
Before buying or selling your real
estate, or placing your fire and life in
surance it will pay you to commune
cate with the Abbeville Insurance and
Trust Co.
Offices above O. n. Cobb's new shoe
store.
J. s. Stark, President.
J. NJ. 'Lawton, Vice Tres.
w. P. Greene, Attorney.
J. E. McDavid,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Another Pressing Club is Burnt.

Since our irebell has been making Its home
on top Of the opera house,it neither sleeps nor
It has q thousand eyes, bat It
keeps one eye open at all times to the care of
pressing clubs, and when that fire eye sees q
light, It begins TO make a mighty fuss with
It's long tongue striking the side OF It's great
big metallic mouth. Last Monday night,
when grayeyards are sad to yawn. aud when
1.-The yellow moonlight sleeps on all the
hills" the old guardian Of the peoples safety
from the fiery element began a vigorous call
for attendance upon a free entertainment
which had just commenced at the Office Of
one Of the pressing clubs.
The great majority Of our people were
sound asleep, and great numbers refused to
be disturbed by even so great q. show az that
of the destruction ola pressing club.
The little house was situated on the street
between the house that was once Major
Zeigter's home n the home that is Mrs.
Clinkscales's. ,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Like Lambs TO the Slaughter.

The action OF certain democrats in ooope-
rating with insurgent republicans for the
oyerthrow OF Cannonism In the National
House. and when success was assured, In sur
rendering their allies into the hands OF Inc
merciless republican machine Is simply inde'
fensiqle.
To understand the meaning Of this eight one
should know something OF the old metnods
of organization In The House. The speaker
has the naming Of all committees the
chairmen Of the committees, hence he can
lft up or cast down at will. The committees
are 90 dominated by the speaker that he can
hold q measure still-born In their un-
I'll dooms day though the whole American
people elamored for It's passage. On the moor
OF the house under rules made by his v
machine he IL nothing less than an autoorat.
Il ia not 90 In the Senate, thanks TO q .diner
ant governing rule In the matter OF committee
appointments.
Now It 10 not commended that speaker Can"
non is 80 much worse than men who nave
preceded him. but he IL as oVeroearlng ano
dictatorial as the ONCE makes him, and
there is no limit TO the latitude that the Office
allows. Government by majority. however dis
~tostefnl ID all right because II is democratic
But that the will OF more b four hundred
representatives Oh the American people
shouldb be surrendeied into the hands OF .
single man smacks too much OF despotism.
But this 10 not tho feature that we would
discuss mainly.
A respectable body OF republicans, firing OF
one man rule, and machine politics. opened
negotiations with tho democrats, TO reform
the rules In the new session OF Congress.
They braved the party lash and the certainty
OF being ignored by the speaker II they failed.
Democrats were asked to surrender nothing,
but simply to accept the friendly aid OF the
insurgents TO make them, the democrats
something moro Than more dummies IN Inc
National Assembly. Presumably the terms
were agreed to, and II they were not they
should have been agreed to. The insurgents
delivered their full strength, and ABOUT six or
seven democrats, mainly from Georgia
funk, leaving the insurgents at the mercy OF
the Triumphant enemy.
It appears that this 10 q characteristic OF
democracy: TO divide when q united front Is
needed, and TO keep mp the rule OF nonentty
rather than assume responsibility for doing
something.
All honor 10 the minority leader and those
who stood by him and to his faithful allies
or course those democrats who voted Wild
the republican machine have only their con-
,o,euces and their constituents to account to-
The first 10 perhaps easy but before they
have done with the latter they may ind hat
they have paid dearly for q few personal
courtesies from the Speaker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Clothing Company
The School House.

Our people are beginning to sit up and no
tice little things. They are waking up to the
necessity of having a high school, and, as far
as We know they are generally OF one mind,
namely; That the new school house should
be a good one. When we spoke last week OF a
$4,000 schoolb house, we meant that amount
should 60 into the building itself. The lot.
The steam heat, the sewerage, the water
works, 1.-The lights, the desks, the black boards,
and other furnishing are another thing from
the house.
The importance of a high school that would
prepare students for the Junior Glass In the
different colleges is not easy o7erestimated.
By saving two years expense TO go through
the lower classes Of college would save to
parents, say $500 q year for each son or
daughter. $500 a year for two years means q
saving to parents of $500 for each educated
child. But the saving 10 parents who are
able to pay for extra years at college is the
least part of the advantage. and the least
urgent need Of a high school. A majority OF
parents are not able TO send even one SOD or
one daughter to college-and there are gener-
ally about half dozen girls and boys In each
family. The great demand for a high school
Is IN behalf OF those who can il-afford to send
one son or one daughter away.
Again: There Is objection TO sending
young girls aud young boys off TO college,
where they may be thrown with companions
Of whom they know nothing. Young girls.
especially, nted that care and tenderness OF
their mothers. which they cannot get, II they
are sent away from home.
1t Is needless for US to discuss the probe
BILE location OF the new school house. We
have faith In the t~russees, or others In charge
acting for the welfare OF the whole people.
They will select a lot with an eye single to
the greatest good to the greatest IN Der.
They will not be Influenced by personal gain
nor will they yield to demands OF those who
may have lots to urge upon their attention.
The selection Of a proper lot-one which will
best serve the interests Of the people-as. II
possible, more important than the proposed
building Itself. In selecting a lot the differ
ence in a small amour of money should not
receive a moments consideration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
L0WNDESVILLE.
Low desvine, March l5I

Low desville, March 18th, 1903.
Cur Baptist friends In and around this place
Oh ranged the pastor or the church here. Rev.
Mr.. Estes resigned and they called Rev. j. 2.
Dendy, of A. derson, who is regularly serv-
ing them.
Mr.. Eugene Baskin left q few days ago for
the State of Washington, where he expects 10
make his future home, II. when reaching that
country he can make satisfactory business ar
rsngements.
MI. Ernest johnson, a t]elegrapher of Ander-
SOD. who spent some years In this place came
dow Monday on business.
Mr.. J. NJ. Huckabee went to Augusta Mon
this place Mr.. J. j. Johnson, who had besn
there two weeks in the city hospital. Mr..
johnson Was somewhat bettered by his stay
in the city by the Savannah.
Mrs. Samuel Brow lee. OF Anderson, spent
several days last week In this her old home
among relatives.
MIR. Jno. r. Blake, OF Abbeville, spent a day
or two In and around this place last week.
Rev. r. W. Hnmphries spent the most OF
last week In Saluda county, where he served
the people as pastor for several years.
DIR. T. 0. Kirkpatrick received q telegram
yesterday week ago from Honea Path saying
his younger brother. James. was very low.
He left al once Tor that place by private con-
veyance as there was no train going north
that evening. The Doctor telegraphed to bis
wife the mex day TO come at once. The
young man died that day and was buried the
next day.
Mrs, B c. Kay went to Atlanta Friday to
spend some time with her son-in.law, MIR. w.
G. Tenant and family.
Mr.. T. NJ. Miller. OF Abbevi'le, came up Sat
urday on business and has since been the
guest of Mr., T. e. Liddell and family.
Capt. w. q. Johnson, Of Chester. came In
yesterday on a visit to his brother, Mr.. j.. j.
johnson, and will remain here for a few DAYS.
He IL depot agent at above named place. His
earliest days and until a few years ago were
spent here and near here, and many of his
, old friends were glad indeed TO meet him
again.
Rain, rain, not a great deal-but just
enough for the last three days and nights 10
keep everything wet and sloppy, and much
delay the planting interests; but little plow-
ing done for this years crops, and the plant
tiers are again behind this year. but not so
much from choice as necessity. Troupe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Had No Decided Opinion.

DR.. Dodson, druggist at Laurens, was IN
town yesterday morning. The Press and
Banner asked him 10 allow rs to quote him
on the subject Of the ~dispensary, or no dis
pensary. He thought It WAS Q difficult ques'
ton 10 answer. There were two sides to II.
While those who gave tho matter little
thought could readily give . decided opinion
one way or Another. yet, II the question was
seriously considered. II was moro dificult to
give an unequivocal judgment. He did not
zee how trade had been affected, one way or
another, by the closing OF the dispensary.
He didn't know how much liquor wal being
drank. And he had little definite informa
ton as to the work OF the blind tigers. One
blind tiger had been caught, and, he did not
say so, but the presumption is.that an ocullst
had operated on his eyes. and hal bis sight
is better now.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17

Whenever in need of a wed.
ding present, whether in chi.
ma, cut glass or silver, if you
see US we will not only show
you attractive new goods, but
give you the benefit of the
low prices at which we buy.
The R. L Dargan Co. S and
1Oc Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Amos Il. Morse Co. Locals.

We nave just received a new shipment OF
Irish CObbler potatoes. Zee us before you
buy. Amos B. Morse Co.
Come In and see our exquisite line of sam
pies Tor mems clothes made 10 order. We
represent Two Of the best tailoring establish
ments IN the country. Fit and satisfaction
guaranteed.
Mlllet, cane, blue grass. permanent lawn
grass seed fresh and In abundance.
Come and get your blacksmith tools from
as and coal for your shop work.
A good stock OF wood and jar hurns
Cultivators, Joe harrows. guano distrsbu-
utors, hoes, hoe handles and pillow stocks of
all kinds.
Don't overlook us when you want seed
Irish potatoes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Petit Jurors for First Week, Court Com.
mon Pleas, March 22nd, 1909.

s B Wells, Calhoun Mills.
A. h. Nundy. Long Cane.
\. NJ. Milford, Long Cane.
K. H. ClipkscaIes, Due West.
Edgar Hawthorn, Due West.
Ithama Madison, Donalds.
NJ. f. Gambrell, Magnolia.
j. K. Link, Abbeville.
j. L. Ware, Diamond Hill.
w. l.. BJwmap. Lowndesville.
A. I. Phillips, Donalds.
]. w. Dodsop, Donalds.
WicklIffe NJ. Carter, Diamond Hill.
R. W. Knox. Abbevi!le
j. w. Hardin, Lowndesyille.
w. v. Brownlee, Donalds.
TIE. Price, Bordeaux.
w. T.. Mundy, Long Cane.
A. l.. Link, AbbevIlie.
j. L. Clamp, Abbeville.
j. r. Watkins, Lowndesville.
w. T. Jennings, Bordeaux.
Perry Holloway, Bordeaux.
E. H. kichey, Cedar Springs.
Waiter b Wilson. Abbevlle.
j. II. Whaley, Apbeville
Wayman Bowen, Diamond Hill.
j. l.. Mabry, Cedar Springs.
b. A. Wilson, Lowndasville.
Reese Parnell, Lowndesvilie.
j. w. Strawborn, Long Cane.
Lew Hester, Magnolia.
J.C. Cox, Abbevll e.
L. W. Norris, Diamond Hill.
j. r. Cochran. Abbeville.
Pierce Bowen, Long Cane.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17

Special Sale-0n Saturday
the Goth of March, at IL
o'clock 1Oc will buy any Of
the beautiful decorated crock
cry that is being displayed in
our window. Covered dishes
in the lot-they 60 at 10c a
piece-the top counts a piece
making zoe. Only a very
few Of these and only one to
a customer. The E.. L. OAR
gan Co. 5 and 1Oc Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Notice to Liquor Dealers.
Office of County Dispensary Board for
Abbeville County.

SNNAS
Abbeville, s. c., Feb. %, 1909.
Bids are hereby requested, in accord
ance with the terms of the Dispensary
law now in force, for the following
kinds and qualities of liquors, beer
and other articles herein enumerated to
be furnished to the State Of South Car
DINA for use of the County Dispensary
Board for Abbeville County, to wit:
200 bbls. corn whiskey, 80 proof.
40 bbls. corn whiskey, 100 proof.
40 bbls. rye, give proof and age.
5 bbls. 2 stamp rye, 5 to 7 years old.
Is bbls. gin, different grades.
10 bbls. apple brandy.
10 bbls. peach brandy.
2 bbls. Tom gin.
2 bbls. rum.
2 bbls. alcohol.
400 bbls. beer.
Bids will also be received for 400
cases case goods, including rye, corn
and Scotch whiskey, brandy, gin, rum,
wine and beer. Also glass, cork, and
t%infoil, wire and other articles used for
a county dispensary.
All goods shall be furnished in COM
pliance with and subject to the terms
and conditions of the Dispensary Law
of 1907, and bidders must observe the
following rules:
/. The bids shall be sealed and there
shall be no sign or mark upon the en-
velope indicating the name of the bid
der.
2. All bids must be sent by express
or registered mail to j. F. Bradley,
County Treasurer for Abbeville Coun-
ty, at Abbeville, S. c., on or before II
O'clock of the 25th day of March,
1909. The contract shall be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder on
each kind, the Board reserving the
right to reject any and all bids and
any parts of bids. The Board reserves
the right to increase or decrease the
above quantities at the same price as
therein submitted.
3. All goods to be delivered f. O. b.
Abbeville, S. c., freight prepaid.
Terms: To be paid for within 80 days
and subject to regauge at our ware
house. Bids will be opened in the Of
flee of the County Dispensary Board at
Abbeville, s. G.
G. A. VISANSKA,
w. F. NICKLES,
r. J. PRICE,
County Dispensary Board for Able
vile County.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-03-17
Weinranb'S Locals.

might charge more for those new pants I
just got In and get it-but l would rather St II
Them cheaper and have you fellows own one.
II you want 10 feel like a millionaire and
have money in YOU pocket, buy one of the
New York Stores new suits.
When one of my suits go down the street
people turn to look the st cond time.
There's more TO a suit than foxv tailoring.
There's The year and the style. You'll fiud
all three In my Suiis. II. Weipraub.