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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-23
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A PENSION FOR THE AGED
III ERk

President Taft will, IN his message
to congress, recommend the granting
of pensions to aged clerks who have
served the government long and well
The recognition of this need has
been too long delayed, since for many
years the aged department clerk, de-
tached from his work to make way
for younger blood, has been one of
the problems and tragedies of the
nations capitol. and business.
Every department of government
has it's quota of men and women
whose hair has grown gray in the
service; whose backs are become
bent from faithful application to the
work assigned them, and whose years
go by with small or no provision
made to guard the door of their flu
ture against the wolf that is ever
proving.
The laying aside of the old clerk
for the younger is one of the sadden-
ing phases which modern commercial
conditions and economic exigencies
have developed.
Following the civil war a small
army of young men and women.
members or 1amllleS reduced 10 pow
erty by the long struggle that wiped
out prospects of careers. as well as
fathers. sons. husbands and brothers,
poured into Washington and. on the
insistencerof influential officials from
their districts, were given positions
under the government
An education for such work as was
provided had not been necessary. and
what they lacked of knowledge on
entrance into the new and strange
field long experience and fidelity to
duty have brought them.
But the age demands youth. The
grip on the throttle of today's engine
must be strong and firm; the eye
must be clear; the muscles of steel;
the mind ready to jump in a mo-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-23

Playwright-Td like you to read my
new drama. THE Hero Of the Sea-"
Actor-Couldn't produce it.
Playwright-Why not?
Actor-I can't swim.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-23

ment's flash in any direction.
So, out into the cold goes the man
and woman at the very hour when
they most need shelter and the means
of making a livelihood, and when the
ripening years have, if the powers
that be would but see it. increased
their value as public servants.
President Taft, being wise and hui
name, recognizes this fact and is
reaching out a hand to make the
descent OF this company of aged
servitOrs toward the sunset comfort
able and unharrowed by the tooth
Of want and poverty.
In the entire realm of human mis-
cries il is doubtful if the duplicate
of this aged office holder in Wash
ington-out of his job-can be found.
One has but to see him or her to
appreciate the full value of the rec
concentration in their behalf which
the president will make in his mes
sage.-DenVer Times.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-23
Unfortunate Advertising ror Arizona


Almost invariably, when announce
ment is made that the government has
begun a prosecution of somebody fOI
fraudulent use OF the mails, the dis
patches explain that lit is an Arizona
concern" or that 1.-The company was
incorporated in Arizona" The latest
case,is no exception. The news print
ed yesterday that the postoffice de-
partment has begun actions against
the notorious Burr Bros" and their
confederates for using the mails to
make sales of fraudulent stocks
transactions which have netted mil
lions TO the swindlers-lays emphasis
more than once upon the fact that the
various companies involved were in
cOrporated in Arizona.
The average man among the mil
lions of readers who follow these
stories naturally draws the inference
that the swindlers themselves are resi-
dents of this territory who have gone
forth to practice their frauds upon
the citizens of other states. And it
cannot be said that Arizona is placed
in a very much better light with the
discriminating readers who really I'M
derstand that the swindlers do not
live here, but have merely taken ad
,roptoaa % o,,r looSa oor,1ora tiop la,uc
In either case. this territory gets
some advertising that is anything but
beneficial.
Our statutes, which permit the I'M
restricted creation of corporations and
provide for no regulation of them
whatsoever, are a disgrace to Arizona.
And it seems that the constitutional
proposes to do. nothing to
correct the evil.
Mr.. Ellinwood introduced a propo-
sition of much merit relating to this
question. But Mr.. Ellinwood happens
to be a Corporation attorney"-that
is, a salaried attorney for some legiti-
mate corporations-so his suggestions
in this regard will not go into the
proposed constitution Nor is IL likely
that the convention will take any ac-
ton that will give Arizona a better
abroad in the matter Of
being a breeding place for fraudulent
Meanwhile. the prospects are good
that the other chief offender among
the sisterhood of states in the prolific
creation of tramp" corporations-the
state of New Jersey-will this winter
abandon the disreputable business.
President Woodrow Wilson of Prince
ton university, in his campaign for
the goyernorship of New Jersey, took
an emphatic stand in favor of reform
in respect of his states corporation
laws, and his triumphant election has
placed him in a position to carry out
MS policy.
Arizona could well afford to dis
oense with the profits received from
The "redlight fund.-" otherwise known
rs incorporating fees, but there is lit
lie probability that she will.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-23
AMERICAN AUTHOR OF TODAY.

He has "a keen mind"
He is brilliant and incisive."
Has a wonderful and compelling
of human nature"
His dialogue always sparllles."
He is full of gems of thought"
He has intense human interest"
He grips you"
His work is always vital"
He thrills you nightly"
He has created a new type."-Life.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-23

The Mother-You haven't seen the
baby before; what do you think of him?
The Visitor-Remarkably fine child.
madame; remarkably fine. Takes after
you, madame, to a remarkable degree.
absolutely remarkable. so, of course, II
he wasn't a remarkably fine child II
would be remarkable.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

No. III
In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton, for San Juan County.
Rhoda McI.achlan and Cora Hover, Plaintiffs.
Thomas MacMahon, also all other persons
or parties unknown claiming any right
title, lien or interest in the real estate
described in the complaint herein, de-
PENDANTS.
The State of Washington to the said Thomas
MacMahon, also all other persons or parties un.
known claiming any right, title, lien or interest
in the real estate described in the complaint
herein, defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
cation of this Summons, to-wit; within sixty
(6o) days after the 28th day of october, 1870 and
defend the above entitled action in the above
entitled Court and answer the complaint of the
plaintiffs and serve copy of your answer upon
the undersigned, attorneys for plaintiffs, at their
Office below stated, and in case of your failure
so to do, judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint
(Which has been fled with the Clerk Of said
is to remove from plaintiffs title to the follow
ing described premises any claim or interest
therein by defendants. which claim, or interest
is a cloud upon the title to said property, to-
wit;
The North half (J1k) of the Southeast quarter
Is. E. VI of the Southwest quarter Is. w. W OF
Section Two (2), in Township Thirty-four (34)
North of Range Two (2) West, in San Juan
County, Washington.
SMITH & COLE.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
P. Q. Address 4o8 Boston Block, Seattle, King
County. Washington. ss s44 zsass
Date of first publication, October g. 1910.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

The Noble Two.
In a Scotch regiment the colonel IN
charge had the option Of changing the
time honored kilt and rugged bare
knees FOR trousers ana up to date uni-
form. This order was to 90 by ma
1ority vote Of the men themselves, and
the sergeant was sent on a friendly
canvass.
On his return With the list the colo
mel inquired:
e Well. sergeant, how many men have
you found so false to the traditions Of
their race that they are willing to wear
the hated trousers Of the Saxonrv
All except two, SIR
"Cowardly sons Of Bonnie Scotlandrs
exclaimed the irate colonel sAnd noble
noble two! Noble two! True 70 the
costume Of their proud ancestorDl GIVE
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the State of Washing.
ton, for San Juan County.
IN PROBATE
In the matter of the estate Of Edna A. Schmuck
deceased. 49, III ~ sye8 81
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator of the estate OF Edna A. Schmuck
deceased, to the creditors and all persons
having claims against said deceased, or her e.
tate, to exhibit them with the necessary vouch.
ers, within one year from the date of the 6rsi
publication of this notice, to the said adminis-
County, Washington, or to L. i. Irwin, attorney
Tor said administrator, at his Office at Friday
Harbor, IN said county, the same being the
estate. said first publication being Novembel
WILLIAM D. ScHMUcK,
Administrator of the estate Of Edna A.
Schmuck, deceased
Residence. Dolphin, San Juan County
Washington.
+. J. IRWIN, Office, Friday Harbor, washing
ton. attorney for said, administrator. ~
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
it's All In tho Seasoning.

It's All In the Seasoning.
Orville and Wilbur Wright, inventors
OF the flying machine, live In Dayton,
O., where they conduct bicycle fac
tory. An aged Irishman, faithful
employee Of theirs for a number Of
years, was absent on account of ILL
ness. Orville Wright, a basket on his
arm, visited the sick man and left
with him some dainties, including beef
tea.
In week or two the Irishman was
back at work. Seeing him at his post,
Mr.. Wright asked him how he liked his
beef tea.
'Shure. not a bit" said the old man
bluntly.
"Why, beef tea is delicious IL you
heat it and add little salt and pep
per-"
"Well, sor, it may be good thot way, -
said John, "but put milk and sugar
to it."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

Entranced.
Soon after his first baby was born
his wife went upstairs one evening and
found him standing by the side Of the
crib and gazing earnestly at the child.
She was touched by the sight, and
tears filled her eyes. Her arms stole
softly around his neck as she rubbed
her cheek caressingly against his
shoulder. He started slightly at the
touch.
Darling" he murmured dreamily,
1T is incomprehensible to me how they
can get up such crib as that for 80
cents"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

If you are looking for bargains
in up-to-date millinery, you cannot
do better than call on Mrs. Loyal B.
Larson, Friday Harbor's Leading
Milliner.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

The eighteenth annual session of
the State Dairymen's Association
will be held at Lynden, Whatcom
county, on December 81, % and %.
and the Creamery Operators con-
vention will meet at Tacoma, Dec
ember Is and 16. Every farmer in
this county who is interested in the
dairy industry should if possible,
make it point to attend the dairy
mems convention and should listen
attentively to every address given
and every paper read. Men who
have given the subject of dairying
their life's study are to be present
and address the meetings, and these
talks are sure to be replete with in
formation of value to every person
interested in dairying. In his intro
ductory to the program published in
another column of this issue, w. j,
Langdon, president Of the state as
ISOLATION urges every farmer to be
present. It should require no urg-
ing on his part or the part of any
other. It is plain and important
business proposition and the Islander
trusts that at least some of San Juan
county's farmers will see the matter
in this light and be present during
the entire three days session.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
Plenty Of Specimens.

Plenty Of Specimens.
"And what did my little darling do
In school today?' asked mother.
1--WE had nature study, and it was
my turn to bring specimen" said the
boy.
"That was nice. What did you dor
81 brought cockroach in a bottle.
and told teacher we had lots more,
and If she wanted would bring one
every day."-Ladies' Home Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
Known by His Friends.

Known by His Friends.
A forlorn looking man was brought
before magistrate for drunkenness
and disorderly conduct. When asked
what he had to say for. himself he
gazed pensively at the Judge, smoothed
down rennI1nt Of gray hair and said:
''Your honor Mans inhumanity to
man makes countless thousands mourn
I'm not as debased as Swift, as profit
gate as Byron, as dissipated as Poe or
as debauched as''-
''That will do. Thirty days. And,
officer, take list Of those names and
run 'em in. They're as bad lot as he
is."-Lippincott's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

have state wide prohibition within
a comparatively short time. This
is in substance the statement made
by officers Of the anti-saloon league.
Some Of the larger units having re-
Gently voted dry, many residents of
these communities who had been
lined up with the vets have now
joined the dry forces, believing that
prohibition would be preferable to
local option, especially as local op-
ton is effective in certain sections
only and that much of the money
heretofore spent in the territories
voting dry, will little later go to
the wet centers. Whether this
would prove true or not there are
many who believe it so firmly, that
it has had the effect Of swelling the
dry ranks and this is just what the
anti-saloon league and the friends Of
prohibition wish. The enfranchise-
ment of the women of Washington,
declare officers of the league, is the
last link forged in the letters which
they declare, will ever hold the de-
mon rum in durance. The Senate
in the approaching legislature will
be 80 to IL in favor of prohibition,
say the leagure members, and the
House will have working temper
ance majority, counting out the
doubtful members.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
Had the Real Thing at Home.

Simeon Ford, the New York humor-
list, tells of little girl who constantly
carried with her a big wax doll he
had given her. Recently there arrived
In the household to which the little
girl belongs another youngster. Dur
ing the afternoon following this in
teresting event Mr.. Ford CHANGED to
encounter his little friend on the street
"Why, Marie" said he, where's your
nice doll?" Whereupon the little one
elevated her nose to an unwOnted an
gle and said: 81 don't have any use for
wax dolls now. We've got real meat
baby at our house, and that takes up
all my time"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
How to Do It.

How TO Do Il.
I'm family there are five children,
and mother has only four potatoes.
She wants to give every child an equal
share. What is she going to dol" asked
the teacher.
Silence reigned. Finally q little boy
exclaimed:
MASH the potatoes, sir!''
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
The
Scrap Book
A Phenonsnon.

- INSTRUMENTATION
A negro preacher CHANGED to make
use IN the course OF his sermon of the
word phenomenon. . At the close of
the meeting one Of his congregation
asked the meaning OF the word. The
preacher put him of until the follow
ing Sunday, when he thus explained:
II you see COW, that's not a .phe-
nomenon.' II you see a thistle, that's
not phenomenon And If you see a
bird that sings. that's not a 'phenom-
enon' either. But II you see COW
sitting on a thistle and singing like d
bird, then that's phenomenon
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
TO YOUNG MEN.

TO YOUNG MEN.
Be firm! One constant element IN luck
Is genuine, solid old Teutonic pluck.
See yon tall shaft. It felt the earth
Quake's thrill
Chung to its base and greets the sunrise
still. s
Stick to your aim. The mongrel's hold
will slip.
But only crowbars loose the bulldogs
grip.
Small as he looks. the jaw that never
yields
Drags down the believing monarch OF
the fields.
Yet In opinions look not always back.
The wake Is nothing mind the comins
track.
Leave what you've done for what you
have to do.
Don't be Consistent" but be simply true.
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
An Easy One.

An Easy One. efk
"A teacher was giving lesson on the
circulation of the blood. Trying to
make the matter clearer, he said, "Now,
boys, If stood on my head the blood,
as you know, would run into 1t, and I
should turn red in the face"
Eyes, SIR" said the boys.
'Then why is it that while I am
standing upright in the ordinary posi-
ton the blood doesn't run into, my
feet?'
A little fellow shouted. "'Cause yer
feet amt empty"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
Should Leave It to the Lord.

Should Leave II to the L,ord.
A gentleman residing in a small
town recently lost his wife and, In
Difference to the last wishes OF the
deceased, the remains were cremated.
Bridget Flanagan, former servant
in the family, heard Of her old mas
ter's trouble and called to console him.
ooh, wirra, wirraw' she cried, rock
ing herself to and fro. "An' yer poor
lady is dead! Sure an it's miserable
we all are, for more blissed sowl
niver lived"
"You are very kind to say SO, Bird
get"
can ye had 'em burn her up?"
eyes; she was crenated."
"Och, the saints presarve us! Why
didn't We let the Lord tend to thatY'-
Lippincott's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
10 tie People Of West Sound

Since having persuaded Mr.. and
Mrs. "A. p. Vaughn to remain with
YOU against my wishes. take notice
that i will not be responsible for
any bills contracted BY them or FOR
them.
1altle ~. DusaSi :
South Bellingham, Oct. 20. 1910.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

Society Chocolates, Stokes Ice
Cream and Home Made Candies at
the Sugar Bowl.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
Perkin Warbeck's Parents.

Perkin Warbeck's Parents.
King Edward asked Prince Edward
Of Wales what he was studying, and
the little prince said, "All about Perkin
Warbeck." Asked who Warbeck was,
he replied: "He pretended he was the
son of king, but he wasn't. He was
the son of respectable parents"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

The circular issued by the traffic
department Of the Puget Sound Navi-
cation Co. and printed on another
page Of this weeks issue of the ISL
ander is self explanatory. Accord
ing to Joshua Green, president of
the company, with whom the editor
of this paper talked Monday, the
change is but temporary one and
the former service given will in all
probability be resumed as soon as
there is revival Of business in the
early spring. According to his state
ment the Resale has been operating
at loss as have also the steamers
operating on the Bellingham-Seattle
route. The Waialeale is to be with
drawn from the latter route and the
Rosalie is to pick up what business
she can on that run in addition to
her business in this county. What
ever the case may be there seems to
the Islander no just reason for criti-
Ching the company's action. The
secret of the whole matter lies in
the blunder made in the changing of
the mail schedule and the placing of
additional boats on the run. There
is-not business enough in this county
to Justify the operating of more than
one or two good steamers and it
rests with the people along the route
to say whether the Rosalie shall
operate or not. If it is a launch SER
vice they want they can have it by
patronizlng the smaller boats but if
the larger and more suitable steam
er is wanted it must have business
given it in order to justify the com
pany in keeping it on the run. The
new company has operated its boats
at loss from the start but enough
business has been given them to take
away the profit to the. Rosalie. II
is only in anticipation that these
matters will be adjusted that the
owners of the Rosalie have continu.
ed to operated her on this run since
the new service was inaugurated
Inc Islander would like very much
20 see the former mail service giver
ny the steamers Rosalie and Islander
reestablished and believes it IS or,l,
2 matter OF time until it will be.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
The Middle Ages.

The Middle Ages.
Ella-I have been reading an article
on the chivalry of the middle ages.
Stella-I think there is something in
the idea. have always found that the
middle aged men were more apt to
offer me a seat in a street car than
the young fellows were.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09
His Fighting List.

His Fighting List.
Mike sat busily engaged in copying
the names of the male population of
the immediate vicinity. His good wife,
noting the apparent industry Of her
lord, asked what he was doing.
"Begorra, an It's wroitin' the names
O. the min phwat OF kin lick, SO OF
amv' he exclaimed.
A few minutes later the woman put
on her shawl and went to Pat O'Lea-
rvs humble home, where she inform
ed Pat that she saw his name was on
the list
Without waiting to don his coat,
O'Leary sailed forth in search Of Mike.
who was found still engaged at the
list.
''Moike," said Pat in a tone that
sounded like the thunders Of heaven,
''they say IS how yez air maxim a
lisht o. the felleys yez kin lick an
thot me names on it."
can SO it's" retorted Mike.
.But, rist yer sowl." exclaimed Pat
shaking his fist close to Mixes pro-
boscis, 'syez can't do ity'
"Thin Oil scratch yer name OF"
said Mike feetly, and he continued
adding to the list.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

They Were Agreed.
LACK of education is a great draw
hack, Farmer jones'" said the summer
boarder.
"Ain't it?" replied the farmer.
"Why. there's men comes out here
who are fifty years old and never saw
corn planted"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

Not Frightened by the Warning.
'If such thing occurs again, Marie,
I shall have to get another servant"
said the lady.
II wish you would, madam; there's
quite enough work for two Of us"
was the reply.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

How to Teach Sister TO Swim.
f. Hopkinson Smith, painter, author
engineer and professional optimist
says he overheard a conversation be
tween two Boston youngsters sellin'
newspapers.
"Say, Harry, watts de best way t
teach a girl how to swim?' asked tn
younger one.
"Dat's q cinch. First on you put
your left arm under her waist and 70,
gently takes her lett hand
'sCome on; she's fne sister,
Jaw, push her OF de dock
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-09

Evidently His Mother RAISED Chickens.
The teacher recited to her pupils
The Landing Of the Pilgrims" aftsr
which she requested each one to draw
from bis or her imagination I picture
Of Plymouth rock. One little fellow
hesitated and at length raised his hand
well Willie, what = II q
ssPlease, ma'am, do y0u want - ~
draw = hen OF I rocsteG q