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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
WESTERN WASHINGTON
CAN RAISE AIP.,,.

State College. Pullman, oo+
That alfalfa growing is nossn, W
Western Washington, if the no. IN
requirements are observed is s'ary
lief of H. W. Sparks, superintsn,' "s.
of demonstration farms for tho 'eas
who, during the past two months .
made an exhaustive exam;ro.. Das
this subject in the Western Wash,.
ton counties. Mr.. Sparks retur~ SUNG
Pullman today, and in submittina TO
data he has collected, will favos !. me
continuance OF the alfalfa inves., 'ue
ton till the experiment station 0sesa'
possession of as much re]iabla % IN
as is available On this subject 0'a
MY investigations lead mo >.
lieve that the failure to grow aS. Vt
in Western Washington has heretof aa
been due more to improper inocu1o..
OF the soil or seed than to natural
ditions unfavorable to alfalfa sta sou.
Mr. SPARKS. In many instances :
learned of successful alfalfa culturs
the western counties, and wbon. II
found those who had failed, in tbe W.
jority of instances failure could -
traced directly to improper inocr,a
ton of the soil or seed.
For instance, several years aeo u
mer Shearer, residing near Cbebo1ia
believed his alfalfa field was fa1nra
and plowed it up, leaving, however -
few plants around stumps. The p1an,s
that were left struggled on for a f0n,
years, and then Mr.. Shearer with tbo
correct idea of what was REQUIRED in
oculated some of his soil from the Soi,
around the stumps. The result u.s
successful alfalfa growth on the inocu.
lated soil. l regarded Mr.. Shearers
experience as very significant, becausa
it was made on some of the moist IN.
promising soil in the New Wahkiakum
valley, in which kind of clayey soil
alfalfa has often been considered an
impossibility. 1t would indicate that
alfalfa can be grown with profit on
many of the hill clay soils.
Hidden Bros, of Vancouver have
about fifty acres of alfalfa. They have
harvested as good as three crops per
year without irrigation. C. T. Jabuscb,
of KelSO, has small field three years
old. He also has harvested three good
crops without irrigation. There are
several other small fields in the vicin.
ity of Ridgefeld that are reported as
doing well. Joseph Wingart, who lives
on Harstine island, in Mason county,
has succeeded with a field of alfalfa
sown on upland hill soil with no posi-
bility of irrigation. Here, too, three
good crops per year without irrigation
are reported.
GAS to why the people in the Van
couver region have succeeded so well
with alfalfa l suspect that the waters
of the Columbia have carried down the
alfalfa bacteria from the upper alfalfa
growing regions, and that in some way
it has been deposited on the soil. The
bacteria will be transmitted with dust
through the air, on seed, by water, and
in many ways. In proper inoculation
lies the secret of successful alfalfa
growing in Western Washington. VI
that l am convinced"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
Durum Wheat Has One Big Day

Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 1O.-In COM
pliance with a proclamation of Gov.
Burke, most North Dakotans ate dur
UNI wheat only one day this week.
The proclamation was issued in COM
pliance with request of the grain
growers of North and South Dakota
and Minnesota, for the purpose of es-
tablishing durum as bread grain.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
Minor Happenings
of the Week

The army transport Buford, on ar
rival at Honolulu from Manila, report
ed that wireless communication was
established with the Pacific coast four
days before the vessel made the Ha-
waiian port This means that mes
sages were interchanged over a dis
lance of $500 miles.
Nine Nez Perez Indians, all college
graduates, have been chosen as a
board of education to cooperate with
the white mems board in the manage
ment of mixed schools for both races
at Lapwai and Kamiah, under the SUI
pervision of the national Indian de-
partment.
Washington, Oct 10. - Citizens of
Minnesota will pres ent to the officers
and crew of the United States battle
ship Minnesota a 1000 silver service
and a stand of colors in New York
harbor.
Washington, Oct. 1O.-Robert Per-
son. auditor for the interior depart
ment. has rendered his resignation, to
take effect on Dec. 1. Lieut.-Gov
Howard C. Shober, of Highmore, S. D.,
has been appointed his successor.
Washington, Oct. 1O.-Cable tolls On
press messages to Alaska will not be
reduced, the chief obstacle in the way
being that papers might overtax the
cable, crowding out commercial mat
ter.
Washington, Oct. 10.-Secretary of
War Jacob M. Dickinson declines to re-
prove Gen. Grant for taking part in a
temperance parade in Chicago in uni
form, and says that each soldier and
officer has right to determine such
matters for himself.
Bangkok, Oct 10-The first general
census has just been taken in Siam.
According to the returns, the City of
Bangkok has a population of 62S,675,
while the entire Bangkok district has
S67,451. Heretofore the city's popula-
ton has been estimated between 400,-
900 and 100000.
Annapolis, Md, Oct. 10.-The United
States Naval Academy opened its six
ty-fourth year with 779 midshipmen
present, this being the smallest num-
Der on the roster at the opening of an
academic term for a number of years.
The biggest falling off is in the first
class, which has only LAT members.
Ottawa, Ont, Oct 10.-According to
the governments annual report of i'm.
migration during the last fiscal year
the number of arrivals was JAG, 90S, Of
whom 2,901 came from Great Britain
and Ireland 34,175 from other coun-
tries, and 59,S32 from the United
States.
Middletown, Conn, Oct loves
leyan University begins it's seventy
ninth year under the new president,
DR.. Shanklin, who will be formally in
Quoted into office in November. Wes-
leyan has been regarded as a MethO-
dist institution, but now declares it.
self non-sectarian co-educational in
stitution. The freshman class num-
bers 100
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
Price of Hons Extraordinary

Utica, N. Y, Oct. 10.-Hop growers
in central New York are obtaining I'M
heard-of prices for this years crop.
While the hops a year ago at this time
were bringing from 9 to II cents
pound, the growers are receiving this
week from 80 to 33h cents.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
Life Term for Kidnapers

Washington, D. c., Oct. 10.-Kidnap-
ping will be punished by a life term
in prison, according to the provisions
of bill drafted by the district com
missioners and which they will ask
congress at its next ses sion to adopt.
Another section of the bill provides
that any one who imprisons in the
district for the purpose of extorting
ransom shall suffer life Imprisonment.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
New York Oct. 1O.-R. G. Dun o

New York, Oct. 10.-R. u. Dun
Co.'s weekly review of trade says.
From every large business cen asts
throughout the country comes iepo do
of progressive improvement IN uaD ;s
In some cases the volume OF 'r'us #
described as equal to or in eHes0. .oor
previous record. In the iron anu "ors
trade. full productive capacity app''
to have been approached. in
Slight Improvement has appear .;aos
the footwear market. Hide ,.ree
hold steady, but sales are not as '''0
of packer hides.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
No Sunday Ball in Indiana

indianapolis, Ind, Oct 9.-The Jury
in the case OF Charles Carr, manager
of the Indianapolis Baseball Club.
charged with having played profess
sional baseball on Sunday, returned a
verdict of guilty tonight. The pro-
ceeding was brought to test the con-
stitutionality of Sunday baseball law.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15

Aberdeen, S. D., Oct. 1O.-Me'n. .once
of South Dakota in annual conio :.ton.
have forbidden district supe lho is
dents to employ any preacher Nstain.
in the state for the purpose OF oD''
ing a divorce from his wife.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15

The imperial German gose noo in
will ask for a loan of $125, ooo,O Osc,ts.
the beginning Of 1910 to cover aoncr
This accounts for the recent sns se
to sell imperial issues on the Dou'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
Humane CONGRESSES to Unite

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 1o.-ln u, hold
erican> Humane Association wiz Tor.
its meeting next year with Inc Mosh.
national Humane Congress III
ington, D. C.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-10-15
To Fight Increased Kate

Tacoma, Oct. 9.-Citizens of the
valley towns along the Seattle-Tacoma
Interurban railroad will make hard
fight against the proposed 2-cent fiat
rate the road announces it will put into
effect. Mass meetings have been held
with the people of Jovita, Valley City,
Fife. Milton and Edgewood, protest
ing. Attorneys will be employed to
raise the issue with the State railway
commission
In India the estimated area under
sugar cane for 1909 is 387 300 acres, as
against $685. 700 acres last year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
For Improving the Town

EDITOR GAZETTE: heartily sgre,
with your correspondent as to the un-
slghtliness OF the stains OF tobacco spil
on our beautiful granolithic pavement
on Main street. This, in my opinion, 1.
crime against the community and
should be punished rs such; for this Is a
beautiful piece of walk and should
not be abused in this way. What has
become OF the ordinance bearing Cd
this subject3
You say you are trying to rid the
town OF flies. This is one OF the most
prolific sources OF this awful SUNNI er
pest. would also call your attention
to the fact that there are numerous pud-
dies OF stagnant water around our
town that could and should be dried
up with few shovels OF dry dirt, finely
crushed rock or gravel.
Now, Mr.. Editor, our town is one OF
great Importance from an educational
We have more than nine
hundred young men here every year
who are supposed to be cent here for
their moral as Well as physical and
mental welfare. Now i think IL a very
good idea to bring this subject before
the people and see ifthere isn't some
remedy, for this thing should be looked
into. w.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

vate life frem 1865 to 1875. In the
fall Of 1873 he was elected to the House
OF Delegates and served his county with
the same zeal, efficiency, and fidelity, a,
he had done In other days and 10 NOR
exalted stations.
In 1876 he suffered . stroke OF psraiy-
sis from which he never recovered.
l know OF no tribute, Mr.. chairman,
from one nan to another, more beauti
fnl than that paid by jefferson Davis
while he was Secretary Of War In the
Cabinet Of President piarce, to his dis.
tlnguished chief, and what Mr.. Davis
has so eloquently sald of New Hamp-
shlre's favorite son can be truthfully
said OF John Letcher "Chivalrous,
generous, true to his friends and to his
faith, frank and bold In the expression
OF his opinions. he never deceived any
one. And II treachery had ever come
near him, 1t would have stood abashed
in the presence Of his truth, his manli.
ness. and his confiding simplicity"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
Another Veteran Gone

Staunton Dispatch Of Saturday :
Mr.. W. P. Long, brother of Mr.. j.
M. Long of this city, q we'll to do
farmer Of Rockt ridge county, died
at his home in the southern part of
the county yesterday, aged 65
years, leaving six children.
Mr.. Long was a veteran who
served through the four years of
the Civil War In the SIND Va.
Infantry under jackson, missing
only one battle in which his com.
nand was engaged.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
Auction Sale
Announcement

Quite a number of citizens from
various parts of the County. as
we'll as Town have voluntarily
suggested that | could be of some
service to the State and District in
he House of Delegates. After
having considered the matter
carefully, and consulted with a
number of friends, i have reluc
family agreed to stand for the
nomination for the House of Dele
gates from the County of Book
bridge and city CT Buena Vista,
and hereby announce that fact.
HUGH A. WHITE.
May 5 90
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
Real Estate and Property Trans.
fere Recorded

neai Estate and Property Trans
fers Recorded
The following deeds Of bargain an,
sale were entered Of record In tn,
Clerks Office of Rockbridge county To-
three weeks ending May II, 1909:
John 81. Beaver to Mics Mary J
Deaver. AZ acres and IS poles, on Hut
mans Run, near east side Ct Licking
ton, adj. Hugh Wright.
IF. Mcdaniel to ]. H. Psery, lOs
acres and 1872, pvles, near Natural
Bridge, adj. r. L. Rice. etc. sIesS. 20,
NJ. W.Parger to John J. Barger, etc.,
two tracts Of land adj. W, w. Lotts,u N
l59 acres and 80 poles; C2) 95 acres and
100 poles. s3, 500.
Chas. E. Davidson to James F. Dig
on. 3 acres five miles southeast OF Lex.
lngton, adj. Charles Jordan, $256.
j. E. Mccormick to n A. Rees. q. n
acres neal Mechanicsville, adj. Ham
thompson, $166.50. <rt
John H. Engleke TO Josiah Painter,
10 acres in South River district, $1,000.
John T. Hostetter to Robert L. IT.
vine, one-third interest In house and
lot OF Q acres In Jscktown on head of
Whistle Creek, sl5. -tre
John II. Vest, etc.. to w. G. Muters.
paw, tracts Of land on Kerr's Greek,
about 40 acres.
I. B. Martin to j. V. Bare, 178 acres
and 80 poles, four and one half miles
south OF Lexington adj. H. M. Rees.
j. V. Bare, etc., to L. b. Martin. rs
acres, four and one-half miles South of
Lexington, Natural Bridge district.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
A Scalded Boys Shrleks

Mortified his grandmother. Mrs. Marie
Taylor Of Nebv, KY, who writes that
when all thought he would die. Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured him
lhfallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
Corns, Wounds, Bruises. Cures Fever
Sores. Boils, Skin Eruptions, Chill.
blains, Chapped hands. Soon routs
Piles. 25c at Gorrelrs drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
Ruffner School Honor Roll

Following is the roll OF honor TO
Ruffner school for Ire north of April
1908, Miss Ella Moore, teacher:
'emma Flint, Elva Martin, Margue
rite Reed. Nettle Sorrel. Phoebe Sorrel
Mary Zollman, Roy Fix, Nelson Brown,
Lawrence Flint, Robert Fiji t, Frank
Hartigan, Lawrence Irvine, Guy Mar.
tin, Horace Sorrel and Brown HART.
gan.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
Goshen School Honor Roll

Following 10 the roll CT honor for the
Cos hen High School for the month OF
April:
9TH Grade, Miss Mahood, teacher
Estell Withrow. Minnie Withrow.
4th Grade, Miss Dixon. teacher
Frances Withrow.
Primary Grades, Miss Alphin, teach
er-Hugh .Greaver, Ira McCoy, Frank
Plott, James Withrow, Bouehslle Alls7,
Lueis Gray, Oallis WitAreW.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

TObituarles exceeding 10 lines
tributes of respect. cards OF thanks,
etc, must be paid for at the rate Of
C. per line.
81 Office Telephone No. s. Long
Distance Metallic. connects with town
and county lines.
e@Business local notices loo. a line
or first insertion and sc. line for
each Subsequent insertion.
t$Adyertising rates, which are mod
crate. furnished on application.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
Kitchen Floors

Make kitchen floor new, bright and
durable at hardly any expense. Get q
can Of the l.. & N. Home Finish Floor
Paint. Paint the floor In the morning
1t will dry hard enough over night to
walk on, and make your kitchen bright
and cheerful.
Sold by McCrum Drug Co., Lexing-
ton, Va, H. l.. Gilkeson. Buena Vista,
VII
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

A monument to Major Henry Wirz,
commander OF the prison at Anderson
Vile. Ca, during the Civil War. was
unveiled at Savannah, Ca, yesterday
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectric OIL. Stops the pain
and heals the wound. All druggists
sell Il.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

Have you used DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup' II Is the whole thing. Ba
bies like IL. Cures sill stomach troubles
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

III you fear bot weather and bad bow
els. DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is
your friend and the baby's comfort.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
Announcement

To the Democratic Voters OF the Coun-
ties Of Bath, Highland and Rock.
bridge and City Of Buena Vista:
l hereby announce myself a candI-
date to represent the District composed
OF the above Counties and City In the
House of Delegates. and respectfully
solicit yoar support Ia the Democratic
Primary when same is held.
W. T. PAXTON, 2i
May 09 tdp Buena Vista. Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
TO-
Housekeepers.

! This is the season for Spring House Cleaning New
hoor coverings, draperea, and house decora.
ons will Ee wanted .l
am the largest dealer in China and Japan Matngs
in this section.
bought for this seasons business 225 rolls all Of
which have been delivered
L am direct shipper from China and Japan through
favorable combination with another large buyer
Besides showing larger assortment can and do
save my customers money. The quantity buy and the
way buy enables to do this.
The design and weave has much to do with the an.
pearance and service of Mating Good quality in
pretty patterns be had at 90 and % cents though
sell it up as high 60 cents D yarl
Mattings not the only floor coverings | SELL
Have Ingram and Blussel Carpets low priced fine
Art Squares Stair Carpets Linoleums, Oil Cloths Car.
pet Paper, Stair Rods, Window Shades, ETC.
'ss Just received from large Lace Curtain Mills l25
pairs OF Lace Curtains at bargain These are dropped
patterns. that is pattems:that will not be made again
for the coming season. and sold price to close out
the odd lots Anything in the lot at 81 90 pair Will
exercise our best judgment for mail phone orders
and allow return If our selection is not satisfactory
We offer from the purchase SO Bon Femms Cur.
tans at Toe real bargain for those wanting this stys
curtain.
Curtain Net by the yard 1Oc l5c. t25c
Stencilled Scrim both sides alike .. $50. 25c
Plain scm for Stencling -. ... 2Oc
Three notable White Goods bargains: Kildare Suit
ngs at lOc Killarney Linen at l2.c. and 40 inch wide
Swiss Organdie imported for especially d 25 cents
per yard. Try either of these three sitams for
waist shirt suit. You will thank us for bringing 70
your attention.
Big stock of Ladies' White and Colored Wash
Skirts from 81 90 to SO 90 each
Big stock Ladies' Shirt Waists in White wash ma
erials, and Silks black and cream fron 75c to $500
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

MAHOGANY FURNITURE for
A'Asale. One Mahogany extension
table extension IL feet mahoga any
chairs, bought new 6 months ago and
little need. N. SAM GOLDMAN, 10
West Washington street. may 1879 1t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

q Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or
burns without a scar. Cures piles, ec-
zema, salt rbeum, and itching. DoAn .
Ointment. Your druggist sslls it,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

Subscription Rates In Advance:
One Year. $500 Three Months. 25c
Six Months. soc Single Copy. Sc
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

'WANTED-Young men. 10 to IS
" years old, to learn blacksmith
trade. None but steady men need ap-
ply. Apply In person. q. 4. STRAUB.
East Lexington. Va. May 1900
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

nOG LOST-YELLOW Collie,
with dark on tail, strayed, from
Lexington about five or six weeks ago.
Reward for return or information lead
ing to recovery. w. II. CLEMENTS.
May 1900
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-12

the Enforcement of the Laws"
Governor Letcher was opposed to 90
cession md labored with all his might
until one day ran into another to stem
the torrent Of disunion.
The proclamation OF Mr.. Lincoln on
the 18th Of April, 1861, calling for troops.
destroyed all hope, root aud branch,
Of an amicable settlement. The quota
Of Virginia was 234O men, and In res.
ponse to tie demand OF Mr.. lincoln.
Governor Letoher wrote as follows:
Il am requested to detach from the
militia Of the State Of Virginia the
quota designated in table which you
append to serve ~ infantry or rifiemen,
for the period Of three months unless
sooner discharged.
I'm reply to this comm unication, /
have only to cay that the militia Of
Virginia will not be furnished to the
powers at Washington for any such
use or purpose as they have In View.
our object is to subjugate the South
srn States, and requisitio1 made
,pon nee for such an objeet-an object
10 my judgment, not within the pur
giew Of the Constitution. or the acts
II l795-will not be complied with"
Along with General Robert E. Lee,
jefferson Davis and others. he was 10.
licted for treason In the United Statss
Court at Richmond but the case new
anne to trial and l believe was 8nal y
dismissed.
Governor Lsteher remained In pri.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

WHEREAS Lester S. Austin of
SkowheFau Ia the County of Somerset
and State al Maine. by his mortgage
deed dated August 10, 1907, and re-
corded in Somerset Registry of Deeds
Book PSI, Page 346. conveyed To me.
the undersigned, under, my then name.
to wit: Ella f. Church. a certain lot
or parcel OF land situated in said
Skowhe gan and bounded and described
as follows. to witt being a part of
lot numbered eleven n1J in said
Skowhegan, bounded on the South by
land occupied by Alfred =. Austin. and
owned bv said town of Skowhegan; on
the West by land of Isaac Ames and
by land of ]. p. Merrill; on the North
Fred Ames and on the East by the
Foster Road. SO ca1ed, containing one
hundred and thirty acres, more or
less; excepting and reserving however
from said conveyance al the standing
wood and all other wood on that part
of said premises lying on the North
erly side of the old County Road
crossing said lot with the right to go
on said lot and cut and remove all
said wood at any time within three
years from May thirty-first 1905; be-
ing the same premises conveyed to me
to wit-Lester S. Austin by Eugene
Swain by his deed dated the thirty
first day of May y. b.. 1909 recorded
In Somerset Registry of Deeds Book
273, Page 323. to which deed reference
is hereby made, and
WHEREAS. the condition of said
mortgage has been broken.
NOW THEREFORE,, by reason of
the breach Of the condition thereof l
claim a foreclosure of said mortgage.
Skowhegan. Maine, Aug 10. 1909.
ELLA F. RAYMOND