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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

Holden has been with the F. B.
Stearns company since 1908, when he
graduated from Case School of Applied
Science. He has worked in all parts
of the factory and for the last three
years has been in the sales department.
his territory extending over the middle
west. Holden is in direct line for this
important work and he leaves within a
day or two for the coast.
At the request of the first assistant
postmaster general test of the motor
car as collector
franklin Car +1ni oa nan was was re, fn
!. Collect. Mall. Kansas City. KAN,
and the automo-
lin offered by l.. A Robertson, manager
of the Franklin automobile company of
Kansas City, Mo.
Two collection routes, along which
were $50 letterboxes widely scattered,
were selected for the trial. With the
ordinary methods of collection the COW
ering of this combined route takes
hours and 20 minutes for two men
and two horses, and with the motor car
a start was made at the city hall at
5 o'clock and at 7:40 o'clock, after the
collector had returned to the postoffice
for the last time. The distance COW
cred was approximately 50 miles, and
ston was made at each of the $50 boxes.
This saving of 4 hours and 20 min
utes in the collection of mail on the
two routes was made in a test con-
Quoted by III. J. McKinnon, city superin-
tendent of carriers. He believes, after
his experience with the Franklin, that
the utilization of automobiles for this
work would revolutionize the postal
service of the country.
A. L. Garford. superintendent of the
-Garford factory. who has
So -. been visiting the
Superiutendent coast for the last
Return. East tsT {sTasy days iof 1sf5 ssif ysi
Lake City, his last
stop out west. While here Garford
stated that activity in the automobile
industry was greater in the west than
in any other part of the country and
that San Francisco was the vortex of
the activities.
l.. III. Bill of the Thomas B. Jeffery
company reports that another carload
- of 1910 Rambler
More Rambiers models will arrive
Coming to City shipmsn{ Thnrsday- inc1nf5ds + is
besides the regular
passenger touring car. the four pas
senger close coupled popular designed
vehicle. There is also one of the COM
binatien cars which has a detachable
tonneau. making it possible for tour
ing or as roadster. Next week a car
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

III. Van Sickle was in town Saturday
with ID. B. Bennet to take delivery of
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

load will also arrive which will in
clude a limousine. Bill, who has seen
this vehicle at the factory, says it is
one of the most finely finished and well
appointed vehicles to be had at the
present time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

A. L. Garford. superintendent of the
Studebaker- -GarfOrd factory who has
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

UetH NISIIIHS lIIt
coast for the last
few days. left yes
terday for S a | t
Lake City, his last
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

models will arrive
Thursday. T h is
shipment includes,
besides the regular
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29
Secures "a
New Rambler

motorists started for home.
C. S. Richardson of the Reliance au-
tomobile company has received a wire
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

At the request of the first assistant
postmaster general a test of the motor
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

. TUIII IIIt CdSI IND {
a 1910 six cylinder
Knox car won the
. % mile event at
the NaW Work state
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

EJ MODE A. j. Smith, P. C. Sales Azent.
LLiflOhL $40 Van Ness Agents Wanted
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

HALMERS=DETROIT do1 e1osEGR y AUTO CO;
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

r0DD STANDARD MOTOR CAR CO..
UNI $50 Golden Gate av- Tel. Market 324O
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-29

tIIO IIU " 4 2 T y . z II
passenger Rambler
touring car. Sat
urday was spent in
visiting the city
and yesterday the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09

There is in the United States in
gold money about 81. 643. 6S1, O0O
No other country in the world has SO
much. This Is about At per cent of
the entire supply of the world. Ger
many comes second with about 81.
044, 100000 Russia and France
have close to billion. All others
are less In addition to this present
supply, the United States possesses
the sources of gold production. as
promising and probably as ricn as
any in the world. Great contribu-
tions have been made from our noun
tain districts, and much of Alaska is
as yet u n tie 9 t ed. Russia has rich
fields in Siberia which some day will
be developed Great Britain looks
to her Australian and South African
colonies for her supplies of the royal
metal. Other nations depend almost
entirely upon exchange.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Both Should Be Thankful,

Mgr. Farley was crossing one day
from New Haven to Dieppe when a
young Frenchman attempted to take
him in hand. This young man scoffed
at religion and at clergymen, but he
was unable to draw the monsignore's
fire.
Finally the foolish youth resorted to
sheer impudence.
Gentlemen" he said in a loud voice,
winking in the clergyman's direction,
gentlemen, am Informed that in the
strange land of Madagascar whenever
they hang priest they hang a donkey
along with him.
The young man laughed, and Mgr
Farley, looking at him mildly, said:
"Well, let us both be thankful, my
young friend, that we are not in Mad
agascar."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09

young man daily. Finally the clerk
admitted that he was in love.
well" said the head. marry her.
Your salary is big enough"
"Ah,' said the clerk sadly, you
don't understand. She belongs to one
of the first families of Philadelphia,
and her father is millionaire"
''Well, maybe he wasn't when ne
married. You have a good position and
a good name. You are fair match
for any girl
'Its no use,:: sighed the clerk. "Her
parents would not listen to me for one
moment"
.'Then elope with her."
do you advise that?'' the clerk
asked excitedly.
certainly do. Is She Do know
her?'
Yes. She will be at your dance at
Devon tomorrow night"
-'Well. see here. I'll have my coach
man out in front of my gate at 9:3C.
Rush the girl of into town and marry
her. I'll arrange with a clergy man for
YOU
by Jove," said the clerk, ''I'll do it!'
And he did The next night DR..
Davies performed the ceremony, and
an hour or two later the millionaire
found his daughter missing and was
telegraphing in every direction to the
young couple to come home and all
would be forgiven.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
o. S. LAND OFFICE AT SEATTLE. WASHINGTON,
November 70, 1908
Notice is hereby given that Maurice johnson
OF West Sound, Washington. who, on Nov. 20
1905, made Timber Land Application No. Q 6o3
for N II of Ne. "A and Sc. "a OF Ne. of Section
7o. Township 81, North. Range 2, West, william
cite Meridian, has fled notice of intention to
make final proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Register and Re
ceiver of the United States Land Otf,ce, at Seat
tie. Washington, on the 9th day OF February
1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: Guss Smed
berg, of West Sound, Washington; Charles Freel
of West Sound. Washington; c. B. Merritt, o.
Seattle. Washington; George B. Chaplin, OF Seat
tie, Washington.
j. HENRY SMITH
Register.
First publication Nov. 20, 1908. ct
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
An All Round Misfit.

The late James Mcneil Whistler was
standing bareheaded in hat shop, the
clerk having taken his hat to another
part of the shop for comparison. A
man rushed in with his hat in his
hand and, supposing Whistler to be a
clerk, angrily confronted him.
fit.''
Whistler eyed the stranger critically
from head to foot and then drawled
out:
"Well, neither does your coat.
What's more, if you will pardon my
saying so, I'll be hanged if l care
much for the color of your trousers"
Everybody's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Chickens of Leisure.

Mrs. Goldvein Of Cripple Greek, hav-
ing come into a fortune through lucky
strike. set up country home near
Denver, where she lived in style. One
day while she was showing some of
her old time friends about the place
they came to the poultry yard.
what beautiful chickensv' the Wis
itors exclaimed.
"All prize fowl" haughtily explained
the hostess.
''Do they lay every day." was the
next question.
ooh, they could. Of course, but in our
position it is not necessary for them to
do so."-Lippincott's
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
The Real Thing In Ancestors.

"IIave ye amy ANCESTORS. Mrs. Kel-
ly?" asked Mrs. O'Brien.
"An' phwat's ancisters?'
"Why, people you shprung FROM"
Listen to me, Mrs. O'Brien," said
Mrs. Kelly impressively. 81 come
from the rale shtock av Donahues thot
sphring from nobody They shpring
at thim!'-Ladies' Home Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09

Farmers Bulletin No. $50. EMIT
led Alfalfa, has just been issued by
the United States Department of Agri-
culture. This bulletin contains brief
resume of the history and spread of
alfalfa, which is follove ed by a rather
detailed discussion of the best MEANS
Oh securing and maintaining a stand.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Bread of the Nations

1t is a curious and interesting
study to compare the various mater
ials which serve the different nations
of the world Us the basis of their
bread. Ip this country. where good
bread. made from spring and fall
wheat -four. is within reach of all,
rarely a thought is given to the fact
that. after all. the iuha bitants of only
q small portion OF the earth's surface
enjoy such food. In the remoter
parts of Sweden the poor make their
rye bread twice a year and store the
loaves away. so that eventually they
are as hard as bricks. Further north
still bread is made trom barley and
oats. In Lapland oats With the inner
bark of the pine. are used. The two
together, we'll ground and mixed. are
made into large. flat cakes. cooked in
a pan over a fire. In dreary Kam
scbatka pine or birch bark by itself,
we'll macerated, pounded and baked.
frequently constitutes the whole OF
the native bread food. The lcelahder
scrapes the "lceIand moss off the
rocks and grinds 1t into -four, which
serves both for bread and buildings.
In some parts of China. Siberia and
other eastern countries fairly pala
IL = 4
In parts of Italy. chestnuts are baked
ground into meal and used for max
ing tread. Dnrra. variety Of the
miIlet. is much used in the countries
of India. Egg pit. Arabia and Asia Mi
nor for making bread Rice bread
is the staple food of the Chinese. ia
panese and large part of the inhabit
ants of India.
In Persia the bread is made from
rice. -four and milk: it is called ia
wash" The Persian oven is built in
the ground about the size of a barrel.
The sides are smooth mason work.
The fire is built at the bottom and
kept burning until the walls or sides
of the oven are thoroughly heated.
Enough dough to form a sheet about
one foot wide and about two feet
long is thrown on the bench and roll
ed about as thin as sole leather. then
it is taken no and tossed and rolled
from. one arm to the other and flung
on the board and slapped on the sides
of the oven. 1t takes only few min
utes to bake and when baked it is
spread out to cool. This bread is
cheap Gone cent Sheet: It is sweet
and nourishing. A specimen of the
made of cloverseed, fax or linseed
meal. mixed with edible grass. liz
the MoluccH islands the starchy pith
of the sage palm furnishes white.
foury meal. This is made up into
fiat. ohlong loaves. which are baked
in curious little ovens, each being di
vided into oblong cells to receive the
loaves Bread is also made of roots
in some parts of Africa and South
A America 1t is made from ma,sioc
tubers These roots are deadly poi
son if eaten in the raw state but
make a good food if properly prepar
ed. To prepare 1t for bread the roots
are soaked for several days in water
thus washing out the poison; the f.
bers are picked out, dried and ground
into -four This is mixed with milk.
it obtainable: if not. water is used
The dough is formed into little round
Ioaves and baked in hot ashes or dried
in the sun.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Something Had to Be Done.


The visiting minister was walking
along the shady country road to a
church where he was to preach that
day, when he saw a little boy digging
vigorously into the bank by the road
side. He stopped and asked the boy
why he worked so hard on Sunday
I'm digging for a woodchuck, sill"
replied the boy.
"Wen, my son, don't you know it is
wrong to do that on Sunday, and you
won't get him?"
"Not get himv' exclaimed the boy;
"why, I've got to get him. The minis
ter's coming to our house to dinner to-
day and we amt got any neat
Ladies' Home Journal
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
A Militant Republican.

Congressman John Sharp Williams
tells Of the militant republication Of
a man he met in Rome several years
ago. The man was a merchant in q
small town in New York.
Ore morning they went out for a
ride in a victoria and passed King
Humbert. The people lifted their hats
to the king, and he bowed in return
AS his carriage passed the one in
which Williams and his friend were
riding Mr.. Williams lifted his hat, and
the king bowed and smiled The mer-
chant sat bolt upright, looking straight
ahead, and did not raise his hat.
Don't you know who that fs?'
asked Williams.
"Ies. It's King Humbert l recog-
nized him the minute l saw him.
"Then why didn't you bow to him as
l did?'
The merchant stiffened in his seat
and squared his shoulders.
Il don't bow to no kings" he said.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09

Took Him at His Word.
The late Bishop Thomas Frederick
Davies of Detroit once told an inter
esting story of an elopement. He fig
ured in this elopement as the ofiiciat-
ing clergyman. 1t was In Philadelphia,
during his rectorship of st. Peters.
The proprietor of one of the largest
dry goods houses In Philadelphia had
noticed for some months the melan-
choly attitude of his head clerk. a
young man whom he held In high re.
gard.
The clerks pallor and increasing
leanness, his frequent signs and alb.
sentmindedness, worried the million
aire proprietor. He questioned. the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Met His Match.

When Alexis Caswell was president
Of Brown university student named
Betterly called on him. After convers-
ing a moment upon the object Of his
visit the president asked him his name
and upon being told said jovially,
"Your name would be better without
the last syllable, wouldn't it,"
EYES," replied the student, with
laugh, "and wouldn't yours be as well
without the CY'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
The Wrong Number.

Patrick was working in the yards of
railroad. One day he happened to
be in the yard Office when the force
was out. The telephone bell rang Wig
Orously several times, and he at last
decided it ought to be answered. He
walked over to the instrument, took
down the receiver and put his mouth to
the transmitter, just as he had seen
others do.
'H;llov' he called.
"Hello! Is this eight-six-one-fve-
nine?"
Jaw g'wan! Phwat dye t'ink OF
ana box carr"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
The
Scrap Book

Engaged.
A well known evangelist at the close
of one Of his most stirring addresses
approached big, stolid looking Ger
man in the congregation who had paid
the closest attention to the discourse.
'Are you a Christian asked the
evangelist.
"Nein-Sherman"
ooh, German? Well would you not
like to become a Christian and work
for the Master?"
"Nein. l have youst got shob to
drive an ice wagon"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09

ASPIRATION
am the blush of the summer rose,
The flush Of the morn,
The smile on the face of the dead,
The song newly born
From heart of the poet, from shell Of the
sea-
From rush of the river that oceanward
flows.
am immortal. Who knows me is glad
Men give me the name
OF passions that kindle the soul
Love, faith, beauty, fame
dwell with all these, yet am higher
than all.
Without me the angels Of heaven were
sad. Edith Willis Linn.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Ills p. S.

\ young countryman was counting a
city bred damsel and proposed to her
by letter. He added P. S.: "Please
let me have your answer by return
eye"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Handicapped, but Healthy.

Handicapped, but Healthy.
"Shure. it's married 1 am, Malone,
since l last saw We. an I've got fine
healthy bhoy. which the neighbors say
is the very picter Of me-
"Och, WELL. what's the harrum so
long as the child's healthy?"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Sim Peck's Deer Hunt,

Sim PeckS Deer Hunt
A self conscious young clergyman
was supplying" the pulpit of a coun-
try church. After the service he asked
a deacon what he thought of this
mornings effort"
WAL answered the old man slow
~, at reminded me of Sim Peck's first
deer hunt when he was green. He
followed the deer's tracks all right,
but ne followed 'em all day in the
wrong direction"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Several Wavs to Hatch Chickens,

Several Ways to Hatch Chickens.
The teacher had been talking about
hen sitting on eggs, and, with the In
cubator in his mind, asked if eggs
could be Matched in any other way.
Eyes. put 'em under duck" was the
response.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
Mutual Recognition.


A southern lawyer had gone to a
northern state to practice his profess
sion, but as he got no clients and stood
a good chance of starving he decided to
return south. Without any money he
got into a train for Nashville, Tenn,
intending to seek employment as re-
porter on one of the newspapers. When
the conductor called for his ticket, he
said: II am on the staff of 1900 Of
Nashville. l suppose you will pass
me-
The conductor looked at him sharply.
1.-THE editor of that paper is in the
smoker Come with me. II he identi-
fies you, all right"
He followed the conductor into the
smoker, and the situation was explain
ed. Mr. Editor said: "Oh, yes, rec
ognize him as one of the staff. It is all
right"
Before leaving the train the lawyer
sought the editor. ''Why did you say
yon recognized me? I'm not on your
paper"
".I'm not the editor either. I'm trav-
cling on his pass and was scared to
death lest you should give me away"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-09
The Priest and the Rabbi.

The Priest and the Rabbi.
Father Kelly and Rabbi Levi were
seated opposite each other at ban
guet where some delicious roast ham
was served, and Father Kelly made
comments upon its flavor. Presently
he leaned forward. and In voice that
carried far he addressed his friend:
rabbi Levi. when are you going
to become liberal enough to eat hamTs
AT your wedding. Father Kelly
retorted the rabbi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
WOMAN CONVICTED
Of DISTURBING 4
MANS SAUNDERS
she 10 hpJUpoGp GUILTY or
POUNDING ON PIECE OF
SHEET IRON,

when Mrs. Aaylna cardonii Of
lf0i Dearborn Ht. was ndiudged
guilty Of gally pounding on large
piece Of sheet iron with a hammer
u D a. M for several days IN II
row. Acting Police Judge Howard
Waterman assessed fine of 800
Upon her promise 10 cut out
the boiler works the amateur
boiler makers fine was remltted
Mrs Cnrdonl was arrested by
patrolmnn Joe Blanehl on com.
plant Of W W Hnwloy llawley
testified that be built high board
fence 10 keep Mra card0nls chill
dron from oyofrunnlng his premises
According to Hawiey, Mfs Cafdoui
then erected the sheet iron ap
pafatua and pounded II right mef
tlly with q hammer NJ that hour
In the morning when sleep was
mighty Aweet
= s Combs and W W De Long
contractors we're fined i2b eaeh
bt Acting Police Judge Howard
Waterman yesterday for permitting
Kofk on structures before q permit
had been granted By the city The
contractors we're convicted on the
testimony Of w. !. Woods. build
ing Inspector
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
SEATTLE BUSINESS MAN
SENDS CHECK FOR o. FOR
POOR WOMAN.

Another contribution to the
thieves fund which has been
started BY The Star for Nrs Ellen
Bolton. Who Nas recently rubbed on
the street Of a sa,ohel containing
clothing Tor her eisht children. has
been received IN the form Of a s.
check from a Seattle business man.
si,h the request that hts name be
withheld from print
Don't let W. FORGET this case
o. Mrs Boulion." wrote the dahaiof
In = letter accompanying the check,
for n the account Of her mlafof,
tunr ia true. ahc should most Ger.
tainiy BE- provided with home and
a nev start
Mrs. Bolton ia the woman. xhn.
after purchasing tis worth Of
wearing apparel for her children.
vas accosied at Pike IT and Third
Az BY a man Who Offered TO earn
her saiehel A. she vas tired. ths
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
BIC MUSICAL
TESTS BEGIN
At THE FAIR
Famous Mormon Choir to
Sing at the Auditorium
Tonigh, and the Welsh
Fete Tomorrow.

beginning with tho concert by
the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Of
Salt Lake CITY NJ The hY T.
Auditorium tonight the ekpoais
ilon Will enjoy the three banner
musical days VI ~ existence Fri
day and Saturday afternoon aud
evening will be devoted TO the
Welsh Elatoddfod, with vocal com
petitions Of every sort aud cash
prizes for the best nololata and
rhprusos The Tabernacle Choir
will take part In some VI the com
petitions, an viii the Ohio Male
Chorus, which reached Seattle yea
terdny. and chomuea from Vaneou
yer. spokane and other cities Of
the Northwest ~ Evan Williams
Of New York will be- the leading
uololat OF tho Elsieddfod The
early sale Of season tickets indi
Gates that The attendance vii be
large.
Tho Tabernacle Choir. 200 strong.
reached Seattle this morning The
members feel confident u winning
the thousand dollar prize for the
mixed chorus competition on sai.
urday evening. but tho rivalry viii
be keen. H. MARKS Choir Of Sc.
attic has been prActicinK all sum
MGR for this contest. aud. while Il
has no such reputation ~ the Salt
Lake singers. he members will do
their best 10 win the big honofa
Tho Vancouver and Spokane
rhomsra will also make atey 81
fort to win from the noted Salt
Lake singers The Tabernacle
Choir reached Seattle this morning
by special train
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
LOST LEDGE FOUND.

MARYsylLLE. Col. AUG 70
The Loaf ledge on the Carlisle mine
for which thousands Of dollars have
been spent IN attempts 10 re-.
discover. after Il was i0sl q number
o years Aso. has been found by
former Mayor Of San Francisco
Eugene schmitr. who vas Indicted
With a number Of other eitf off.
cials and charged with grating
three years ago,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26
MORE DONATIONS TO
THE THIEVES FUND

consented The man proved TO be
a thief a. be ran away with the
sAtchel
Tbs Star suggested The raising o.
a fund with which Mn bolton could
purchase clothing 10 take the place
OF the stolen articles. and appealed
principally 10 thieves whose hearts
might be- touched By Mrs Bolton
story One thief Who responded
BY sending two one-dollaf bills de.
nounccd tho man who vas 20 heart
less a. 10 steal from a NomaH. ho.
oHins 10 the illness Of Dor husband.
waz the sole support u her eight
children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-26

ussslsr $3.50 and szea
tfsathsrhie@tn and Mercer
ised ~aissn I'sttieeaf. NJ ..4
Regular s2.25 and $3.50 q
pei'leosts .....-s+.,...p
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