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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
SOAKING RAINS ASSURE
GREAT YIELD OF WHEAT

Spokane, May 18 Witt the fertile
wheat fields of the Inland Empire
soaked six inches from the surface by
precipitation during the last two days,
ground at greater depth dampened by
SHOWS, the weather turning warmer
and the growing grain we'll started, ju.
bilant ranchmen throughout the district
in all confidence predict the greatest
wheat yield in years past. Telegraphe
reports gathered from sixty towns in
Eastern and Central Washington, Nor.
them Idaho and Oregon by the Spoke.
man-Review tell of a heavy, warm,
easy fall of rain in ~forty-eight hours,
giving fields sufficient moisture to last
until fall season brings cooler weather.
In Central Washington, Davenport,
Hatton, Cunningham, Creston, Coulee
City, Wenatchee, Washtucna, Water.
vile, Almira, Harrington, Edwall,
Wilson Creek, Cornell, Krupp, Rear.
dan and Ritzville a larger acreage Of
wheat has been sown than aver before.
Winds have whipped the ground bare
in some places, but the loss will be
repaired by rains. Weeds have been
retarded by cool weather. The Horse
Heaven country and Rattlesnake flats
were drenched.
In the irrigation belt, Ellensbure.
Husum, Mabton, North Yakima, Pros
ser, Kennewick, Ioppenish and Wapa-
to, fields have been moistened -four
inches deep. Crops of fruit have been
aided, and with warm weather, prunes'
cherries, apples, pears and aprlco's
will be harvested in abundance. Inc
peach crop is poor. d,
North Idaho, with it's thousands OF
acres of rich black loan in the Camas
and Nez Perez prairies, has perhaps
the brightest prospects of the dlstrlc,;
Snow four inches deep recently iell
around Grangeville, covering growing
grain, but doing more good than harm
Moscow, Grangeville, Lewiston Ne1
Perce and and Cottonwood report heavy
rainfall, with grain we'll stoole'
Wheat will begin to head this week.
In the Walla Walla wheat county,
fields crazy-quilted in between the "a
tensive orchards have been drencl0u
with an abundant rainfall. Freewa,ei,
Athena, Dayton, Pendleton, BAKE
City report wheat looking best IN year.
Six inches Of moisture extends pew"
the surface of the fertile loan Oh NV
Palouse country. Crops, partlculaig
fall sown wheat, have a hardy. u0 III
green appearance, and YIELDS W" Ia
eclipse former harvests. St. JONI, e.. ="
Crosse, Palouse, Pullman, Pine CpH'
Maiden, Colfax. Garfield, Oakesoa n's
Myers Falls, Post Falls and DanVlS
report farmers having soWn lalsa
acreage than in the last two years p W.
cause of the lure Of high prices u .he
year, caused by manipulation III WV
Chicago wheat pit.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
PORTLAND BUSINESS MEMS
EXCURSION GREAT SUCCESS

Portland, Or, May 17.-When !ne
Portland business mems excursion
through Washington returned non0
saturday night, the eighty represents
tive citizens on board had a Tar more
complete knowledge of the Evergreen
state and the spirit of the people tnan
ever before. All spoke in the h1ghes
terms of the hospitality OF the WASH
;noton cities and the warm receptions
given them at every station. Ihe,i
nrogress through the state, tney salu'
had been worked by a series OF remarA-
ahle o~vations. A more pleasant JUNK
Of has never been participated IN oy
Tho members of the Portland CONNER
cial Club. under whose auspices n
trim was made. New friendships made
nv the excursionists swere among tne
most pleasant features OF the trip.
Business men met old acquaintance
and STRENGTHENED ties that had been
weak for some time Best OF all, n
better understanding between nelgh-
hors hat will come as the result OF
the excursion will mean great mutual
benefit.
It was imrossible for the business
men to tell what feature OF the trip
was most enjoyable. 1t seemed out
of the question to point out receptions
at the different points as better than
others, all were so delightful. The
best of everything was provided Tor
their guests by the Washington cities.
To a great extent local products en-
tered into the menus. Willapa Harbor
was on hand with the famous oysters
of that region. Pasco brought out
strawberries just ripened. Oakville
had a unique reception, with ladies in
charge. The visit to the Alaska-Yu-
kon- Pacific exposition grounds was, OF
course, a feature. But each stop
was so marked with unique interest
that comparisons between the points
visited was impossible. Drives about
the various cities showing splendid
views of suburbs and nearby scenery
the ecxursionists an intimate
knowledge of the environs of the Wash
ington towns. The trip through Wash
ington has been thoroughly successful
in every way and is expected locally
to result in much good.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
100000 OFFERED ~
FOR TRAIN BANn,,,

st. Paul, May 18-The cro..
ern railroad has issued a circu,slN North.
ing q reward Of $50, 900 for .ha oier.
and conviction Of the six han d.e Arrest
held up the Great Northern sa0a Who
at Moriz, WASH, early SUNDAY mail
ing. The circular states that mon.
each will be paid for every ono 700
six holdup men concerned in ~ " the
berry. fob.
Seattle, May 18.-St. Paul oss.
the Great Northern railroad w;ssso t
d. Degnan, terminal freight aaes I
Seattle yesterday to offer a rev..a at
$40. 600 for the arrest and cona; u Of
of each of the six bandits who ha,aa0 a
the Great Northern train EAST ~ ,'l ua %
yard Saturday night. n'u'
"The reward" said Mr.. Dogma, :.
the largest ever offered by a rail- y.
company for the conviction of
robbers. The $50, 900 offered Nv van ~
company will probably be rpme, ss.
by a reward of 81, 600 per man nv l ~
federal government. We expect ,s Ss
the $66, 600 will be such an inducem ~a'
to the police officers and detectives ~.
the country that the holdups will Nv.
remain at liberty very long. y"
"The only clue we can offer To ~,
men who will go for the independs ns
fortune offered is a description Of ,ua
of the men who were in the cab.
Zone Of them was five feet e;,,.
inches tall. wore a dark hat with tSs
brim turned down, heavy tan Shoes
check trousers. His weight is esti'
mated at. about 100 pounds. The oths,
fellow was slender, had dark hair and
was APPARENTLY between 80 and 40 Years
old. His face was more or loss
wrinklea. His height was close to sly
feet.
All that we know in Seattle of tho
robbery is that the job was done BY
six men. Two were in the cab, two
on the engine tender and two guarded
the train.
"Tke reward is offered by L. "
Hill, president of the Great Northern
and by his order notice of it has been
sent to every station along the line,
We hope to get the men in Washing
tom
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
SEATTLE MARKET REPORT
Purchasing Prices.

The following. prices are offered to
the producer by the local dealers for
delivery in round lots +. o. b. Seattle,
and are subject to change without no.
tice:
Eggs-Select ranch, e4@25c.pe 9 doz.
Poultry-live hens. 16c ID; springs,
19c; roasting, 16c; old ROSTERS, loo;
ducks, 18c; geese, 13c; live turkeys,
&c; dressed, 24c.
Potatoes-$a6@ss per ton for local;
$38@4Ofor Yakima
Ranch butter, 18c.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
Minor Happenings
of the Week

A foot of snow broke up Arbor day
ceremonies in Eastern Montana last
week.
Hartman has put on a fast Chicago
Portland train on account of the Alas
ka-Yukon-P Pacific exposition rush.
A San Juan dispatch says Porto Ri
cans are greatly incensed at the mes
sage of President Taft regar ling affairs
in the islands.
The British parliament is disturbed
over the problem whether or not the
Lord Nelson type of battleship is supe-
rior to the later D~readnaught.
The Carnegie Steel Company, it is
said, is refusing contracts beyond July
l in expectation that business will
soon warrant another advance in prices.
Seventy-nine of the eighty-one indie
pendent coke plants in the Connells-
vile and Klondyke' fields have reached
an agreement for a $65, 600, 600 merger.
President Taft has requested Dele
gate Wickersham of Alaska to prepare
as soon as possible a complete itinerary
of the presidential trip throughout
Alaska this summer.
Ten million dollars is the price paid
by Abdul Hamid. deposed sultan of
Turkey, for the privilege of "etaining
his head, according to a statement pub
lished in a Belgrade paper.
The Chinese government has invited
Sir Robert Hart, former director gen.
eral of Chinese customs, to return to
China in his old capacity. Mr.. Hart
will probably accept the invitation.
Former Representative Hepburn, of
Iowa, told President Taft a few days
ago that the government had been rob-
bed by means of fraudulent weighing
of sugar for the past twenty years, to
his own knowledge.
News has been brought to Victoria
by the Mariana of excitement over rich
gold and copper lode mines discovered
n the Fiji group, where engineers
were awaiting a proclamation opening
the mining rights.
The seven former employees of the
American Sugar Refining Company,
who were indicted a few days ago on
charges of conspiracy to defraud the
government, have entered pleas of
not guilty.
An extra cash dividend of SO per
cent has been declared by the directors
of the United Metals Selling Company,
which markets the output of Amalga-
mated Copper. The company's capt.
taliaztion is S.. 900, 600.
A resolution declaring for the crea-
tion of a permanent tariff commission
to collect information to be used in
framing tariff legislation was adopted
by the chamber of comerce of the state
of New York at its 141st annual meet
ing last week.
An executive order Of President
Roosevelt, made on February q, has
been issued, directing that the islands
of the Culebra group, except Culebra,
be set apart for the department of ag-
riculture as a preserve and breeding
ground for native birds.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
City Gets Small End

Chicago, May 17.-Figures showing
how the city's So per cent of the net
receipts from the traction companies
does not increase in proportion to the
increase in the companies receipts
were produced in the earnings certifi-
cate of the Chicago Railway Company
for February and March, filed with the
comptroller. For two months the
company's receipts from fares showed
an increase of $3.50, 2S6 over the same
months of 1908. The city's increase
ON the net receipts amounted to $8, 251.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
Taft Gets Gold Kew

Washington, May 1S.-Secretary
Ballinger yesterday presented to Presi-
dent Taft the nugget stu lded telegraph
key with which he is to open the Sc
attic exposition June L. Accepting the
instrument. the president said: sI
shall use with great pleasure and ure.
serve this memento of an important
step in the progress of the great North
west. 1 refer particularly to that
section acquired from Russia. which
is now returning many fold the oriei.
nal cost. It offers sources of wealth
that can hardly be overestimated.n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
NEW TARIFF
TO COAST
mi AND TOWNS ARE GIVEN
SAME RATE AS COAST
CITIES.
Plan Presented by Officials of Hill
and Hartman Lines to Inter-
state Commerce Commission.
Outcome of Spokane Rate Case
Hearing and Decision.

Radical reductions in Western
freight rates have been outlined before
the interstate commerce commission
by traffic officials of the Hill and Har-
riman railroads, who have finally per-
fected a plan for the readjustment OF
rate schedules applying from Chicago
and points east of the Missouri river
to intermediate points like Spokane,
Salt Lake City and Reno, Nevada. in
accordance with the commissions in
structions in the Spokane rate cases.
The plan was presented by j. G.
Stubs, of Chicago, traffic director OF
the Hartman system, and j. q. Wood
worth, general traffic manager of the
Northern Pacific. It will show reduc-
tions amounting in many cases to from
25 to SO per cent, affecting practically
every commodity except those on
which water competition at coast ter
minals is especially keen. This will
be accomplished by applying the coast
rates to the intermediate cities in place
of the present practice of adding to
the coast rate, supposed to be fixed by
water competition, the local rate back,
a practice which has long been the
occasion for vigorous protests from
the commercial interests of the inter-
mediate cities.
When the commission recently re-
duced the rate to Spokane, as unreas-
onably high, it also directed the roads
to reduce the other rates accordingly,
saying that if this were not done vol
UNFAIRLY they would be reduced by
another order.
The new system will undoubtedly be
considered a severe blow to the COM
MERGE of cities like San Francisco and
Seattle, which have hitherto been able
to ship from the East and reship back
to Spokane or Reno, at rates as low or
lower than we're applied on direct ship
ments.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
DONWORTH AND CUSHMAN
REPORTED FAVORABLY

Washington. May 18.-The nomina-
ton of George Donworth, of Seattle,
to be federal judge in Washington and
E. E. Cushman, of Tacoma, to be fed
cal judge in Alaska, have been favor
ably reported to the senate. The nom-
ination of Thomas Cader Powell to be
federal marshal at Nome was referred
to a subcommittee.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
Colorado Springs Adopts Reforms

Colorado Springs, Colo, May To- -.
By q vote of 8, 161 to 263 the new In aao
ter for Colorado Springs has pof
adopted. The important feature.
the charter are the commission '1;;;.
of government, the abolition OF phi
cal parties in city affairs, the I 0.s;ct
initiative and referendum, ana ~
control Of franchises in the 1 ";c;.
The charter also authorizes HUI
pal ownership.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21
Philippine Coal Is Good

Honolulu, May 17.-OficeB of the
United States army transport Dix, who
have been experimenting with Philip
pine coal on that vessel, report that
the coal from the islands has excellent
steaming qualities and has proved very
satisfactory on the Dix.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-05-21

Seattle, May IA Skagway dis.
patch says that President Taft has
oeen made an honorary member of
camp Skagway, No. 1, Arctic Broth.
ernood- The Arctic Brotherhood is
me pioneer fraternal Organization of
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DARWIN ANNIVERSARY.

Minister.

The one hundredth anniversary OF
Charles Darwins birth and fiftieth
anniversary of the publication of the
Origin of Species" fan within the
year 1909. and the council of the New
York Academy of Sciences proposes
that these events be suitably ceIe-
brated on Darwin's birthday. Feb. u,
1909,
Addresses are to be deliverd by
members of the academy setting forth
Darwin's achievements in different
departments of science. and a bronze
bust Of Darwin is to be unveiled and
presented 70 the American Museum
Of Natural History by the president
Of the academy and accepted by the
president of the museum.
It is also proposed to hold in con-
nection with the celebration an exhi-
billion at the museum Of Darwiniana
and objects illustrating Darwin's the
DRY Of evolution through natural selec.
tioh and his work in botanical. zoolog-
ical and geological research.-New
York Sun.
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NINETEENTH CENTURY BIBLE.
Chapter L

Chapter L
/. Before the beginning Of this
world there was matter.
2. And the matter was in a case
Gus state, floating In infinite space
without form or center.
8. And it came to pass that the
gases became cooled and gathered
up like clouds.
l. And the clouds began to rotate
on their center, and there was the
evening and the morning Of the first
day.
5. And the liquids and the solid
matter began to separate, and there
was land and water.
6. And the matter formed the
shape Of . globe which started .
journey around the sun, and there
were ths seasons Of the year.
Z. And a. the sun gave forth light
and heat on this globe the earth gave
DlrIn 10 living InlnBS.
s. And the water gave forth its
living things Of its kind, and the land
gave forth its living things of it's kind,
all according to the conditions and
time.
9. And the seasons Of the year had
more influence on the land than on the
water. Intelligence advanced on the
land and there was man.
10. And man began to build houses
to protect him from the frost, and
gather up a supply Of food to sustain
life through the winter. Intelligence
grew. =.
IL. And as the people saw that the
sun gave birth to all life they called
it their God. and they worshipped It.
A. Lutterman-
From The Peoples Press, Chicago.
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CHATEAU RINK NOTES.

Sunday attendance at the Chateau
was immense. The dancing was clean
and clever, the music superb, the
skating enchanting, every one had a
good time and promised to meet again
tonight or tomorrow night in time for
the Picture Show. which Is the best
in town. No other Amusement place
in the City offers the attractions for
the same money, that can be had at
the Chateau Don't fail to be there.
meet me at the Chateau, Friday, Feb.
Hello Kid. become a Falstan and
meet me at the Chateau Friday, Feb.
9Th, next week. at the school child
rens Mask Carnival, Fun, well l should
say so. Bring Papa and Mama along
with you. They will enjoy seeing
you have a good time besides the show
is dandy.
The Old Fashioned Skate and Dance
fest and Postum and sweet potatoe
supper at the Chateau last Saturday
night was a huge success. Promi-
nently among those present was Col
and Mrs. John R Marshall, Mai. and
Mrs. R R Jackson. Hon. E. H. Wright,
A. A. Wells, H. C. Catlin. G. Goings.
Alex Stephens, ] Trott. Mrs. Seams,
Miss Colon. Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Fits.
Mrs. Moore, Miss Rena Brokenberg.
County Commissioner Leland. Andrew
Foster. Miss S. Smith. Julius F. Tay-
Tor. Editor The Broa1 Ak. Beauregard
F. MOseley and many other prominent
citizens, who had the pleasure of par
taking Of some Old Time Viands and
to listening to Mr. Williams Drink
ing Song" which. with the rest of the
menu was palatable indeed.
The stockholders of the Leland
Giants Base Ball & Amusement Asso-
citation held their annual meeting last
Thursday. Jan 21st. at the office of
Mr.. B. F. Moseley. 625s HaIsted St.
and the following members were
elected to hold once for the ensuing
year; F. C. Leland. Pres: Mai. R r.
Jackson. LIST Vice Pres; w. V. Jefer-
son, End v. Pres; B. +. Moseley, Sec.
and Treas; J. H BoIden. Manager;
Andrew (Rubel Foster. Manager and
Captain Of Team.
Mr.. John Brown Of Cleveland, Ohio
paid a visit to the Chateau last week. /
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The Fight Against censumptIvss All
over the World.

According to a report issued recent,
ly by the Local Government Board Of
London. the number Of deaths from
tuberculosis in England and Scotland
has decreased by one-third in the last
50 years. falling from 54,s1s IN 1858
to Ss.746 during the past year, while
the death rate per 10000 Of population
has fallen more than onehalf or from
1913 to 11.5. In Ireland, nthe con-
trary, the death rate per 10000 has
increased in 40 years nom "A to 81.
DR.. Arthur Newholme attributes the
decrease in the mortality from con-
sumption In England to effective seq
regation and institutional treatment
Of the advanced cases Of the disease
which are known to be the centers Of
infection and spread OF tuberculosis
The Irish medical authorities attrib-
ute the increase in the amount OF
tuberculosis to a combination Of poor
housing, insufficient and unnourishing
food. bad sanitation, especially In the
schools. and the large Irish emigra-
ton.
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INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH NOTES,
The 100 anniversary of the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln. The celebration
Of this day VIII begin at the church
Sunday night, Feb. It'll. at which time
views win be shown embracing some
Of the most wonderful and inspiring
scenes in American history. A living
picture the result OF Human Slavery.
Illustrated songs, Dixie, Old Black
Joe, etc Sunday night the 18th,
win be continuation Of the views at
which time, not only the views on the
life Of Lincoln will be shown, but
some men who took Fart in bringing
about the struggle for freedom.
Mrs. Pattie Dean Brown, will sing
a song that viii be illustrated. This
will be the first time in any Colored
Church where an illustrated song will
be given, that represents both in the
singer and the song the very best tai
emit Of the Race. Mrs. Brown needs
no introduction to the public of Chic
ago.
Quarterly meeting services, Sunday
afternoon. Feb. It'll, O'Clock. Rev.
d. P. Roberts, Pastor Of Quinn Cha
pei win preach the communion SER
mon, Monday night Feb. Is, will be
the celebration Of the Birth of Rich
ard Allen and Frederick Douglass, at
this meeting a splendid program win
be rendered appropriate to the ocea-
sion.
a. 3. Stewart,
Minister
"S."
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APPoMATTox CLUB.

President Beauregard F. MOseley
has announced his Cabinet as follows:
Chairman Of the Finance and Audit.
ing Committee, r. w. Lacey; Chair.
man Of the House Committee. Arthur
A. Wells; Chairman Of the Entertain
menu Committee. ]. T. Morton; Chair
man Of the Library Committee. ]. L.
Fry; Chairman of the Membership
Committee, A C. Harris; Inspector of
Supplies and House Detective, Rufus
Estes.
The Entertainment Committee are
arranging a Martha Washington and
Bali-masque for Monday, Feb. end.
It promises to be the SWEETEST affair
Of its kind ever yet pulled on BY the
Club.
Extensive preparations for the prop
er and fitting celebration Of the
abraham Lincoln centuary' are be
ing made By the Club. The best ora.
torical talent In the City has been
secured by the Library Committee
and q splendid program WIN be rend-
cred in the Club PSrIors. Saturday,
February 18th. 1909.
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coLoRED CATHOLICS IN THE
UNITED STATES.

The Catholic Truth says, that the
first Catholic church for Colored peo-
pie in the United States of America
was organized in Baltimore. Nd. in
the year 1866, and the name of the
church is st. Francis Xavier. and is
at the corner of Calvert and Pleasant
streets. There are 100000 Colored
Catholics in this country and over so
Colored Catholics churches in this
country.
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PROF. WILLIAM EMANUEL WILL
PASS THRoUeH THE BANK
RUPTcY COURT.

Prof William Emanuel. 100 WABASH
avenue. who conducts the finest and
most extensive chiropodist parIors In
this city or the west. the irst Of the
present week fled HIS petition in
Bankruptcy.
It WIN be recalled the first part
OF this month. that James Z. stanley.
s215 Unioa avenue. obtained a tudr.
nent against ProE. Emanuel In the
Municipal Court for $500. ana going
thrOngh the banl1uptey court seems
the easiest way TO avoid paying the
judgment.
Prot Enannsi places HE liabilities
at s4al2 his assets At Slss. Lawyer
s A. MeHves d acting e his nttor-
nsy n the banhruptey proceedings.
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IHO0Uols cLUs HOLDS ELcErloN

z 3. ToIman Chosen President
Members Of the Iroquois club held
neir snnual meeting Jan. Is ana
elected omcers for the ensuing year.
Those chosen and their positions are:
Presidsn1-lLajor Edgar b roIman.
Vlespresidents-John 8. Cooper,
William b Sexton. Marvin =. sarn-
hart John P. Mceoorty. william Ron
mann. n. A. Msrgsnthsim. Charles ,.
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M. wri Eari0n Cook. TIE noted
song writer. has estabHshsd = psrmA,
nsnt once here. through which his
publications wiH be dispensed to the
western thsarfesl performers. Mp.
Noah D. TAompson Il spoken Ct e
ne assistant Who Hin haze charss
vhaa Mr.. Cox S At his main oncs
n Ny Ycrk Clls.