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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-16
Farming On Increase; !
Western States Lead

The United States has $50, ,OOO,-
vVo,o0O invested in farm lands,
aelr buildings, machinery and live
s'oek, according to census taken
W Orange Judd Farmer. From
.VoO,OO0 in 1850 the number Of
! tarms rms has increased to nearly
100000 in 1909.
lhe report adds:
No such increase in agricultural
;alo values was ever known before
u lhe history of the world in any
IDuntry. The value of farms in the
unlted States has increased A per
vent " more than in 1900, the figures
Ss os mat year showing an increase of
- - per cent. over the previous dec
49,, Inc most remarkable figures pre-
seited show that the western sec
Ca C,on' which includes New Mexico,
ooeolorado. oe Wyoming, Montana and
vsier states, has in the past ten
iears shown an increase in the NUM-
~ eer OF farms of 100 per cent. AT
VI sue same time the value has in
SS,eaSed S % per cent. and the pro-
0uctS I'll per cent.
values of farms in the South Cen
adl va states have increased So per
eeht. and in the North Central
s.ales sa 43 per cent. In the North
~ auantlc states there has been an in.
lease !; in value Of l3 per cent. and
~ ~ The South Atlantic states an In
'rease of "a per cent.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-16

two years ago to teach English in
one Of the leading schools and she
i,her became editor Of the Japanese
MAGAZINE, the Offices Of which are IN
The same building in which the Ad-
yocate is published. and It was tnere
that she became acquainted with
M Pennington, who is said 70 be 2
member 81 4 titled English family
and very wealthy. It is their lnten-
tion to leave Japan in about 9 year
to make their home in London,
where they plan to establish ma
9azine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-16

water-tight bulkhead is to be built
at the mouth of the bay and when
the tide flows through it's gates over
the sun-baked sand, the lock will be
closed and the water will be kept
delightfully."- warm for bathing.
Fishing in the adjacent waters
is abundant; spring and silver sal
mon; rock, lin red and kelp cod are
caught in large numbers by pleas
ure seekers. Many of these choice
fish were pulled out with hook and
line by Fasteners this summer and
shipped to their friends back in the
states. Two fresh water lakes lie
on Mount Constitution that TEEN
with trout.
ssThe water, scenery, climate.
lack of mosquitoes, absence OF all
dangerous wild animals, the fine
quality Of the fruits and vegetables,
especially on Ores Island, are giving
the San Juan Islands a reputation
beyond the borders Of this state as
an ideal summer location. Island
property has been sold east OF the
mountains and men and women
from far-away New York have been
there to enjoy the island surround
ings.
ssThe publicity departments OF the
trans-continental railroads will adj
vertise the attractive features OF the
San Juan Islands throughout the East
in 1911"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-16

Harbor cannery is reported at Z .163
cases.
Practically the entire pack OF
1910 sockeye salmon has been sold.
With but few exceptions, orders
placed subject to opening prices
were confirmed. In fact SO few were
the cancellations that packers are
now prorating deliveries. Many job
bers are anxious to increase their
orders. =
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to make any announcement concern
ing it that might perhaps be pre-
mature and possibly initiate in
some way against it, the Islander
thought best to refrain tor a time
from publishing anything about it.
That plans have now reached point
where publicity concerning them
may be deemed helpful rather than
harmful is apparent from the fol-
lowing article published in the Bell
ingham American-Reville of last
Sunday and evidently based upon an
interview with MIR. Lancaster:
"A scenic road from Mt. Consti-
tuition on Orcas Island to sea-level
in two directions, that will cost
about 5000, 900 to construct, will be
twenty-five miles in length and rank
with the great scenic highways OF
the world, is thought possible by
Samuel C. Lancaster, one OF the
foremost good roads authorities in
the country. Lancaster is now in
Washington, D. c., to lay the pro-
iect before the government. The
trans-continental roads that extend
to Puget Sound will advertise the
San Juan islands through the East
in 1911.
ssWhen nature built the world she
gathered up at one local spot charm
inc pieces of sea, cloud and climate.
sprinkled among them handful OF
low hills and pleasant valleys, paint
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-16
l|noffiCiaI Returns
of Primary Election

The primary tIcCCIOI III IIlIo COuIl-
nassed off very quietly. The un-
scial returns are very incomplete
U, orcpnt as to county Offices which
,ore @ contested and for that reason
.ho official count must be awaited
safore s the full vote for all candi-
dates can be given. Congressman
poindexter, as fully expected. car
ried the county by an overwhelming
majority for the endorsement for
United States Senator. Congress
man Humphrey is thought to have
. small plurality over his chief in
surgent competitor, Mr.. Revelle.
For Joint senator, Mr.. Bishop leads
Mr., Smith by three votes with all
mpcints but Blakeley reported.
BISHOP has also won in Jefferson
and Clallam counties, leading his OF
pOnent by 800 or more. For Rep
resentative, Mr.. Frits received 1873
votes on San Juan island, 145 on Or
cas- 49 on Lopez, II on Shaw and 9
on Waldron, or 352 altogether, with
Stuart and Blakeley not reported.
Mr.. Irwin's vote was 145 on San
Juan, So on Orcas, 18 on Lopez, 3
on Shaw and 7 on Waldron-total
I'll.
For Auditor, Mr.. Madden re-
ceved 226 votes on San Juan, 105
on Orcas, "a on Lopez and 5 each on
Shaw an Waldron islands total 365.
Mr.. Wallis vote was 81 on San Juan,
ll9 on Orcas, so on Lopez, 3 on
Shaw and II on Waldron- total 283.
Mr.. Glossop's total vote was 16.
For Sheriff, Mr.. Boyce received
239 votes on San Juan, 1913 on Or
cas-, 36 on Lopez, II on Shaw and Is
on Waldron- total Ais. Mr.. Har-
risOn's vote on San Juan was 81, on
Orcas 81, on Lopez 81, Shaw 8 and
Waldron 5-total 1877. Baker re-
ceived 40 in the county and Carey 13.
Boyce's plurality over Harrison 228
and majority over all 181.
For assessor Mr.. Groll received
277 on San Juan, Is on Orcas; AZ on
Lopez, Z on Shaw and Is on Wal
dron-total 416. Mr.. Buxton's vote
was SO on San Juan, 156 on Orcas.
% on Lopez, 5 on Shaw and 6 on
Waldron total 248. GroH'ss ma
joli:y, l6S.
For Superintendent of Schools,
Miss Sweeney received 1872 on San
Juan, 1T on Orcas, A on Lopez, IL
on Shaw and 10 on Waldron- total
3S3. Mrs. Myers received 1872 on
San Juan, 122 on Orcas, 80 on Lo-
PEI, 4 on Shaw and 8 on Waldron-
total 293. Miss Sweeney's major
ity9O.
For Commissioner in the first dis
trict, Mr.. Shull received 2O3 and
Mr.. Wells 1872; Shull's majority 81.
For Commissioner in the second
district, Mr.. Boyce received 143, Mr..
Woolard, SO and Mr.. Smith 43.
In this precinct B. H. Claghorn
was VI elected justice of the peace and
VIM. Douglas constable.
Dr. Capron was nominated for
coroner on the Republican ticket
and Dr.. Reed on the Democratic
ticket.
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who journey to his parks from time
to time to be refreshed by the island
air and enjoy the inviting scenery
and the attractions Of Moran's great
home.
"Orcas Island has been neglected,
there is no use denying that fact.
The West has not been settled long
enough. People in sufficient num-
bers have not come here to fill up
all the choice spots. Lumber manu-
featuring and fishing on gigantic
scale have occupied the attention,
and wealth has been the aspiration
Of the men who have come. They
built for themselves cheap homes
and these they have not yet deserted
because they still have youth and
are warm in the pursuit of gold,
which is flowing to many enterpris-
ing men in this city and in every
community in the domain of Wash
ington. ~
'But times have changed and the
beauty that adorns Puget Sound is
beginning to be noticed. Wealth is
not alone the attraction. People
who have toured Europe, who have
seen the Alps and the Swiss lakes,
find equal beauty among the San
Juan Islands, and men of Robert
Moran's calibre are seeking the in
comparable attractions Of the archi-
pelago and believe that Orcas and
the neighboring islands will become
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contour Of the land between Doe
Bay and East Sound and he has now
gone back to Washington, Dc, with
plan that he will lay before the
government to build a scenic road
from Doe Bay to Deer Harbor, go
ing to the summit of Mount Consti-
tuition, which lies between these two
points. Mr.. Lancaster says this
would make one Of the finest drive
ways in the world. Mount Consti-
tuition is easy Of ascent, and from
its summit on a clear day the eye
may see almost the entire Sound, at
least as far down as Seattle, which is
almost q hundred miles away.
''The road Lancaster proposes is
twenty-five miles long and would be
built by government and state aid
and private subscription, at 9 cost
Of about $780, 900. Robert Moran
is intensely interested in such q
highway and is making earnest, ju-
dicious effort to bring it about.
"Struck with the possibilities OF
the Doe Bay 0lga-East Sound region
as superior summer home site,
Charles F. Roehl. one of the wealthy
islanders, is planning the expendi-
ture of q large sum Of money on his
acreage between Doe Bay and Olga.
He intends to build q complete sum-
mer resort, q modern seashore rest
ing place, equipped with baths and
accommodations that are attractive
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Mr.. Moran stopped, and cast his
eye out over the beautiful waters of
East Sound, stretching almost as far
as one could see, and then turning
soberly to his friend, replied:
t'f really don't think that one
more would be missed. !" Seattle
Argus.
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The School Census
And Population

Acco riding to statement issued
by State School Superintendent
Dewey the number Of children Of
school age in the state as shown by
the recent census is 268, ,972, which
is IL, ,665 more than the number Off
cialIy reported last year. Nine
counties in the state report a de-
crease, Of which only one Mason
is in Western Washington.
Last year four counties on the
west side, Of which San Juan was
one. reported q decrease as COM
pared with the previous year. This
year the San Juan enumeration is
/ ,O56, an increase Of % over 1909.
In 1909 the population Of the state
was SIS. .1O3 and there were 139, ,097
children, or an average Of 3.Hper-
sons to every child Of school age,
II the same ratio prevails at the
present time, there are 985, ,957 peo-
pie in the state.
In 1890 the population Of the
state was 349, 800, Of whom 81 ,813
were children Of school age, or an
average Of 3.98 persons for every
child enumerated. This ratio, If
maintained at the this census, would
give the state . population Of 1,070.-
sos.
II we multiply the school popula-
-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
ROYAL WELCOME.
Extraordinary Honors Are
Heaped Upon Col. Roosevelt
On the Occasion of His Arrival
in Berlin.
COURT CARRIAGESENT
To Convey His Party to the
American Embassy.
He Is Compelled to Call on
Throat Specialist.
COURT CARRIAGES SENT

Berlin, May 10.-Colonel Roosevelt
arrived in this city this forenoon from
Sweden. He was met at the railway
station by Secretary for Foreign Af-
fairs Won Schoen on behalf of the en-
peror; the staff of the American en-
bassy; Consul General Alexander H.
Thackara. T. st. John Gaffney, Ameri-
can consul general at Dresden, and
many members of the American
colony.
Among the Germans to meet Mr..
Roosevelt were Lieutenant Colonel van
Koerner, who was deputed by his ma
jesty as the former presidents military
attache during his visit to Germany,
and Count Won Wedel, who will have
charge of the general arrangements
during Mr.. Roosevelt's stay. The rail-
way authorities had decorated the
main staircase descending from the
platform of the station with double
rows of potted plants. His majesty
sent court carriages to the depot to
convey the Roosevelt party to the resi-
dence of American Ambassador David
j. Hill.
The eoloners first engagement this
morning in Berlin was with a throat
specialist, as he is still suffering from
hoarseness.
A special train will convey the party
soon after noon to Potsdam, where
the Roosevelts will be luncheon guests
of the emperor and empress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
SENATE ADJOURNS.
As Mark of Respect to Memory of
England's Dead King.

Washington. May 10.-ResoIutions ex-
pressing the regret of the senate at
the death of King Edward were report
ed by the senate committee on resoiu-
tiuns today as follows:
Resolved, That the death of his
royal imperial majesty, King Edward
VII, the bereavement of his people; and
the loss to the world of his wise and
kindly influence for peace and good
government are deeply deplored by the
senate of the United States of America.
Resolved, That the foregoing reso-
luton he communicated through the de-
partment Of state to the government of
Great Britain.
Resolved, As further mark of re-
spect that the senate do now adjourn"
Accordingly at once the senate ad-
journed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
MONDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mrs. Hyde Continues Her Testimony
Begun in the Morning.


Kansas City, May 10.-There was an
afternoon session opened. The court
room had been cleared during the
noon hour of all the regulars and
the chairs were filed by newcomers,
who had stood in line all morning or
at least, for several hours. As a re-
popular by the regulars" and popu-
lar by the walters" Not a score of
men spectators appeared at the open
ing of the afternoon session.
Mr.. Walsh resumed the questioning
of Mrs. Hyde:
do you recall a conversation with
your mother the second week of No
Mrs. Moore, Mr.. Hunton's cousin?"
YES"
Had you previously been asked to
sign deed?"
1.-THE deed had not been drawn, but
reference was made to Mrs. Moore"
Whose advice had you asked?"
Stewart Fleming, my cousin
Did you comply with your moth
er's request? %
'I did not
Did your mother in this conversa-
ton in November say: This is Clark
Hyde's work. He does not love you.
He only wants your money and ] will
see to it that he does not get any of
the Swope money"
.tYess' =s-e
''Was she angry?''
"She seemed So"
Had you told your husband of this
request?"
''Not at that time
Contradicts Thomas Swope.
Then the defense asked a question
and got an answer directly opposed to
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MADE HIM RETRACT.
Colonel Roosevelt Called Down a For
mer Premier of Norway.

Christiania, May 10.-Mr. Roose-
velt's visit here has been followed by
an incident (which is making a sensa-
ton in Norway. Mr.. Roosevelt has
severely censured eX-Premier Gunnar
Knudzen, who is now vice president
of the parliament, for using his name
and quoting him as a partisan in Nor
wegian politics. The ex-premier has
been making a campaign and has in
troduced a bill in parliament for the
conservation of the natural resources,
chiefly the water power, and the oppo-
sition party has been fighting this
scheme as an management on person.
al rights At the recent gala dinner
at the castle, Mr.. ,Knudzen had con-
versation with Mr. Roosevelt on this
subject. The latter, in the belief that
he was speaking of general principles,
expressed warm sympathy with the
work. Mr.. Knudzen asked permission
to make the former presidents re-
marks public.
Tell it to any one you like" Mr..
Roosevelt replied.
There was a considerable stir when
the newspapers appeared quoting Mr..
Roosevelt as a warm supporter of
Knudzen's policy. Mr.. Roosevelt sum-
moned Knudzen and insisted emphati-
cally that he issued a denial and he
himself wrote a letter to the same eff
feet. The opposition papers are now
attacking the eX-premier.
The Aftenposten says:
From the denial which Mr. Gun
mar Knudzen was compelled by Mr.
Roosevelt to make, it appears that at
the conservation in question Roose-
welt was thinking of his own American
policy while Mr.. KnudZen was speak
ing of his Norwegian policy. We will
not dwell upon the want of discretion
shown by Mr.. Knudzen in trying to in
volve a guest of the nation in our own
internal political disputes and trying
MI
want of discretion rightly aroused a
great deal of indignation. 1t is an alb
solutely unprecedented phenomenon
that a man l-olding a position like
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
OH! ANTIPHLO LOGISTINE.
Denver Concern Sues Kansas City Man
About 1t.

Two suits were filed in the United
State circuit court this morning by the
Denver Chemical company in which
that corporation is seeking to recover
damages for infringement upon a pro-
prietary medicine known as. s'.Antiphlogfs-
tine" or Denver Mud" One case is
against Thomas Lilley, a Kansas City,
Kan, druggist, and the other is against
William A. Ackenhausen and others,
also of Kansas City. 1t is charged that
both are selling a cheaper production.
wrapped. and labelled Denver Mud"
and stamped in such a way as to de-
ceive the buying public. The plaintin
is a Denver concern.
Motions for temporary restraining or
ders will be heard in Kansas City Mon
day morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
PLEAS ARE ALLOWED.
Judge Pollock Grants Time to Attor-
neys in Perkins Cases.

Judge Pollock heard arguments on the
motions of the various Perkins cases
Monday and granted the pleas for time
to file amended petitions. This will
make the cases go over until fall and
it is now believed that the cases will
be tried in Topeka at the November
term OF court.
The Perkins cases grew out Of the
death of Lucius o. Perkins at Law
renee three years ago. The conten-
tions of the insurance companies. with
whom he was heavily insured, is that
he committed suicide. The Perkins
family claims that he was accidentally
killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
WILL GET NICE FLAG.
Women's Relief Corps to Present
Hutchinson School With One.

beautiful silk flag, costing $50, arrived
by express at the Women's Relief
Corps headquarters at the Midland
hotel 1t is to be presented to the
high school by the Wom-
ems Relief Corps of Kansas Wednes-
dav morning.
The convention will meet Wednes-
day morning at 9 o'clock in closed ses-
sion, but at 11:15 will open its session
to the public, at which time the pupils
of the high school will march in body
to the convention hall, the First Meth
odist church, where the presentation
of the flag will take place. The pre-
sentation speech will be made by Mrs.
Julia Mccarthy Wood of Chanute.
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did you find anything missing from
your office?'' queried Mr.. Walsh.
Yes. there were germs and poisons
missing. Among other things gone
were some typhoid and diphtheria
germs and some cyanide of potassium
capsules" answered the witness.
Had you planned to experiment in
bacteriology?
Eyes, even as early as August, 1908.
l arranged for space for a laboratory
located"
Asked about cyanide. DR.. Hyde ad-
mitted he bought it of local drug
gist.
What were you going to do with
the cyanide?" continued Mr.. Walsh.
DR.. Hyde explained:
Il was going to use it to Kill vermin
The soiled towels in my office attracted
reaches and bugs, and as I took the
towels home every Saturday night, I
wanted them as free from insects as
possible.
"I also used the dry cyanide to
sprinkle on towels when they were spot
ted with blood. In cleaning nitrate of
silver stains.
THE reason I had the drug in cap
sules was because it is a volatile poison
and this was a convenient form in
which 20 have it put up to keep it from
wasting"
Was any of this cyanide ever given
to any human being?"
mo, SIR
Did YOU ever give Margaret, Colonel
or Chrisman Swope any poison except
for medicinal purposeS?''
II never gave poison to any one for
any other than a medicinal purpose"
Did you throw away capsules of any
kind in street in Independence on last
December 1872
'I did not"
At this point the defense closed it's
examination of the witness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
NORTH TOWNS OPEN.
Western League Season Begins Aus
piciousIy in That Section.

Omaha, Neb., May 10-Ideal weather
greeted the thousands of fans who have
eagerly awaited the opening day of the
Western league season in Omaha with
Topeka as the opposing team Many
of the principal business houses, an
nounced a half holiday in response to
a proclamation by the mayor and as
surfing d record breaking attendance at
the opening game.
Mayor Dahlman headed the parade to
Vinton street park and tossed the first
ball.
Lincoln, Neb., May 1o.-Business
houses of the city closed today for the
opening of the Western league season
in Lincoln The Lincoln team opposed
the Denver team.
William J. Bryan pitched the first
ball with Mayor Love at the bat. The
seating capacity of the park was sold
out. A big parade preceded the game.
Des Moines, Ia, May 10-The Des
Moines and st. Joseph Western league
baseball teams arrived here this morn
ing for the opening of the local season.
Indications are that the biggest base
ball crowd in the history of the city
will s4e the game.
Watson and Wolfe will be the bat
terry for ST. Joseph and Owens and Nc
Manus for Des Moines. Mayor Hanna
had proclaimed a half holiday and ar
rangements for a big parade headed
by the city council were made. The
parade preceded the game
Sioux City. Ia, May 10.-The Western
league season in Sioux City opened this
afternoon at Mizzou park. Sioux City
playing Wichita. Preceding the game
there was an automobile parade.
Mayor Smith pitched the first ball. The
weather was fair and a big crowd wit
messed the contest
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dine WITH TAFTS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. MacLennan
Entertained by President.

Washington. May 1O.-Fran:l P. Mac
Lehman Of Topeka, accompanied by
Mrs. MacLennan, is in Washington for
a weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. MacLennan were
guests of President and Mrs. Taft at
luncheon today. Last night a dinner
was given in their honor by Speaker
Cannon and Miss Cannon, who are
personal close friends of the Kansans.
Tonight Senator and Mrs. Curtis will
give a dinner in honor of the MacLen-
mans.
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TWO BOYS ESCAPE.
We're Confined in Tuberculosis Hospital
at Reform School.

Hutchinson, Kan, May 10.-Frank
Miller and Frank Fox. prisoners at the
state reformatory, escaped from the
tuberculosis hospital of the institution
bars and climbing down from the
third floor on a rope made of bed
clothes.
They used a cable to climb over a
80 foot wall and are still at large.
Both boys were allowed unusual
freedom because it was thought they
could not live long. Their absence was
not discovered for several hours.
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ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.
Meets at Kansas City, Kan, Tonight
for Three Days Session.

Kansas City, kan. May 1O.-The
thirty-fourth annual session of the
Kansas grand chapter of the Order of
the Eastern Star will open at the
Scottish Rite temple in Kansas City,
Kan, tonight. The session will last
three days. About 500 delegates from
the 300 chapters in the state will at
tend the convention. which will last
three days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-10
HONOR OF The KING.
Boston British Societies Will Hold
Memorial Services May 20.

Boston. May 10.-Members of British
societies in Boston will unite in mem
cria1 services for the late King Edward
VII on the evening Of Friday, May 20.
the date set for the funeral. Governor
Draper and STAFF. together with leading
federal, state and city officials and for
eign consulS will attend.