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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-06-27
ThermOS Bottles

The essential element of any modern
vacation-coId drinks at midday far in
the woods or up the stream; pitch your
camp where there is good water and
carry Thermos bottle on all your side
trips and you'll not be endangering your
health by continual changes Of unknown
waters.
cooc froro 60 II ,,n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY
INTO ACTS OF Roosevelt

Washington, Dec. 20.-A congress
sional investigation of Theodore
Roosevelt's railroad transportation ex-
penses, while he was president of the
United States, is called for in resolu-
ton introduced by Representative
Rainey, of Illinois, Democrat. 1t was
referred to the committee on rules.
The resolution provides that a COM
mittee of five be selected to investi-
gate how much, if any of these ex-
penses, were paid by Mr.. Roosevelt or
by any one acting for him. 1t further
provides for inquiry as to the contracts
made for him, while president, with
the Pennsylvania railroad or its Off
Gals, cor the demands for transporta-
ton made by Theodore Roosevelt,
while president, on said road"
The committee is to make the same
investigation with regard to other rail-
roads furnishing him transportation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
HOUSE BILL CREATES
NEW POSTAL POSITION

Washington, Dec. 20.-The reading
was begun in the house yesterday OF
bill for the revision and codification
of the postal laws.
The bill provides for a practical re-
classification of the postal service and
for the appointment of director gen
eral of posts. The latter would be a
permanent government official, sub
ject to dismissal for cause only, and
would be the practical manager of the
entire postoffice department. This
would not dispense with the cabinet
position of postmaster general, and the
latter would be the real head Of the
department, giving his attention, how
ever, almost entirely to the broad ques-
ton of policy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
TRY TO GET TOGETHER
ON STATE LINE DISPUTE

Olympia, Dec 90. Gov. M; e. Hay
will be unable to attend the confer
ence called by the governor of Oregon,
to be held in Portland December %,
to take up the Columbia river boun.
Diary question, but Washington will be
represented by w. p. Bell, the attorney
general.
On December ~ the party will make
a trip down the Columbia river to see
the points in dispute between Wash
ington and Oregon.
It is expected the conference will
adbpt some policy acceptable to both
states and that the legislature will
take the necessary steps to put an
end to litigation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
CHINESE
FIGHT FOR CABINET

Picking, Dec. 2O.-The fight of the
imperial senate to abolish the grand
council and to establish a constitu-
tional cabinet was renewed yesterday
in the face of the thrones repection of
the recent memorial.
Some time ago, in secret sessions,
the senators decided that they would
no longer tolerate q grand council
which was not responsible to the i'm
perial senate and would not execute
that body's resolutions.
A memorial to the throne praying
for constitutional cabinet and the
retirement of the grand councillors
was adopted.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
shinaIe Tariff Held Up.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Proposed
freight tariffs, advancing rates on lum-
Der, shingles and other products east
bound from North Pacific points, have
been suspended by the interstate COM
merce commission until April %, 1911.
The tariffs were to have become Of
fective December "a. They were fled
BY the agent Of the transcontinental
freight bureau for traffic originating
on the Tacoma & Eastern railroad and
affect 135 railroad lines operating west
of Chicago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
OFFERS CHEAP BEEF
If TARIFF Is LoWERED

New York, Dec. 17.-ConsuElers in
America could obtain beef at cents
per pound and lamb at 8 cents il this
country should get it supplies from
Australia and admit them fres of duty
according to Arthur Kidman. Aus
tralias cattle king" who his been in
the United States six months studying
conditions.
Australia is the logical source to
which the United States should turn
with all tariff bars lowered, for beef
lamb, mutton and other products al
prices far more satisfactory than those
which now obtain" says Mr.. Kidman
Last year." he said, I'VE shipped tc
the United Kingdom nearly 100000 OC
in beef, mutton and lamb. Practically
the same amount went to Canada, and
many millions more to the Mediter
ranean ports, Africa, Dutch. East
Indies. the Philippines and other East
ern markets. Other millions are ex
ported in hides, wool and dairy pro
ducts. Last year we exported over
$40, 600, 900 in butter alone.
IF congress will let down the tariff
bars a bit we can give the United
States beef, delivered in the carcass at
the wharf, for 6 cents a pound, NUT
ton for cents, lamb for cents and
butter for % to "a cents, exclusive OF
duty"
Mr.. Kidman conducts an export bust:
ness amounting yearly to many mil.
lions of dollars.
eve have a wonderful country
there" he continued. "And we could
make it still more wonderful if we only
had more people. When you consider
that for an area nearly as large as the
United States we have a total popula-
ton which is smaller than that OF
Greater New York-only 4,750,000. to
be exact-you can readily understand
the extent of our handicap.
"To have local manufacturing indus
tries we must have a population large
enough to support them-from 20,OOO,'
900 to 100000 people. Stock raising
and produce export are the present
chief business undertakings.
Australia is really in most flour.
fishing condition, and we are looking
forward to a better prosperity. The
next ten years should prove to be the
best of our existence"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
SUBCOMMITTEE FAvoRS
DIRECT VOTE FOR SENATORS

washington, Dec. H.-By a vote of
2 to ], q subcommittee of the senate
committee on judiciary has authorized
q favorable report on resolution for
a constitutional amendment, to pro
vide for the election of the United
States senator's by direct vote Of the
people. Senators Borah and Raynor
voted for and Senator Dillingham;
against the report. The question will
be submitted to the full committee
next Monday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
CHAPTER XVIII.

.eTom. isn't this the same oot-loe
Won made me walk that DAY when yo,
were trying to convince me that you
were the meanest boy that ever breath.
ed ?" asked Ardea, gathering her skirts
nreparatory to the stream crossing
"It is. But you didn't walk 1t, III
YOU may remember: you fell of. Wall
a second and give me those sazaleas
I'll 20 first and take your hand"
Tom Gordon, lately home from full
half-year spent in the unfettered soil
tndes of the Carriso iron fields. to be
married first and afterward to start
,n-with Caleb for superintendent-the
idle Chiawassee plant as a test and ex-
detrimental shop for American Aque-
duct was indemnifying himself for the
long exile
ON this Saturday evening In the low
ers' month OF June he had walked Ar.
dea around and about through the fra
grant summer wood of the upper creek
valley. retracing, In part, the footsteps
OF the boy whose fishing had been
spoiled and the little girl who was to
be bullied into submission: and sc
rambling they had come at length to
the OlQ mOSS-&TOWA AOOS-AO6 winch AAsbu
been a newly felled tree in the former
time. Tom went first across the rustic
bridge, holding the hand Of ecstatic
thrillings, and pausing in mid passage
that he might have excuse for holdins
it the longer.
Il It was during the mid passage pause,
and while she was looking down on the
swirling waters sometime Of terrifying.
that Miss ;Dabney said:
'How deep II It. Tom? Would real
" have drowned II you and Hector had
not pulled me out?
tits thankless thing to spoil an
idyl, but you could have waded out
She made the adorable little grtmace
whiGh was one OF the survivals = ~
yesterdays. and suffered him to LEAD
her across. /.
.And / have always believed that
owed my life to youand Hectori" sne
said. reproachfully. s. &c,
.sYou owe me much more than tnaS'
he afilrned broadly, when they bad -
down u rest they had often 70 do TINS.
Eleet the way should prove shorter than
Tie happy affernoon On he enc g tne
bridge l0Gs q s5
Money ~ zlippant1y. & Il
elGn. lnve e Il hadn't beom - -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
FRANCIS LYNDE
csDysssAa. issA. y Ptsasss l,.as

full minute the silence was broken only
~ the murmur Of mons voices In ths
norary adjoining. The Major had com.
pany. II seemed
This u 'good-by.' Ardea: I'm eoins
tomorrow. Can't we, part friends?.' ma
said. when the silence had begun 10
rankle unbearably.
You've hurt me-" she declared turn.
Ing again to the window.
You've hurt me. more than once,
ne retorted. raising his voice more than
ne meant to; and she faced about
quickly. holding up a warning finger.
MI. Hennike: and Mr.. Young Dick
son are in the library with grandpa.
They will hear YOU"
I don't care. came here tonight
with heart full Of what few good
things there are left In me, and you
you are 50 wrapped up in that beyxar
that didn't kill
Hush!" she commanded, mpera-
lively. Grandfather has not heard:
he knows nothing, and he must
The murmur Of voices In the ad1oin-
ing room had suddenly become q storm,
with the smooth tones Of Mr.. Henniker
vainly trying to allay it In the thick
OF 1t the door of communication dew
open and white-haired. fierce-mous-
tached figure Of wrath appeared on the
threshold. For a moment Toms boy
ish awe Of the old autocrat Of Deer
Trace came uppermost and he was
tempted to run away. But the wrath
was not directed at him. Indeed. the
Major seemed not to see him.
What's all this I'm hearing now fcr
the ve'y first time about these heah
low-down. schemin' scoundrels that
want to mix thei-uh white niggeh
blood with ouhs?" he roared at Ardea,
quite beside himself with passion.
my name and rob my good friend Ca
leb? That snivelin' young houn'- dog
must pay his cou't to you while
The Majors face had been growing
redder. and he choked in sheer poverty
of speech. Moreover. Tom had come
between: had taken Ardea in his arms
protectingly and was fronting the fire.
brand Dabney like man
That's enough. Major" he said, de-
family. You mustn't say things you'll
be sorry for after you cool down a Bit.
Miss Ardea Is like the king: she can
do no wrong"
There was a gasping pause. the
sound of big man breathing hard.
followed by the slamming Of the door,
and they were alone together again.
Ardea crying softly. with her face hid
den on the shoulder Of shielding.
'Oh. isn't it terrible?" she sobbed;
and Tom held her the closer.
Never mind" he comforted. "You
know he will be heartbroken when he
comes to himself. You are his one eve
lamb. Ardea."
Il know" she faltered; but o Tom!
it was SO unnecessary; so wretchedly
unnecessary! lists more than two
whole months since-since Vincent
Farley broke the engagement, and"
He held her at arms length to look
at her, but she hid her face In Ter
hands.
Broke the engagement" he exclaim-
ed. almost roughly. why did he d.
that?"
She stood before him with her hands
clasped and the clear welled eyes meet
ing his bravely.
Because I told him told him I
could not marry him without first tell
ing him that I loved you, Tom: that
had been loving you always and in
spite of everything" she said.
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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
SAYS PEACE COURTS
WILL REMAIN
PERMANENcY OF HAGUE TRI-
sUNAL PREDICTED BY
GOV. BALDWIN,.
international Courts Seem Logical
Outcome Of What Has Already Been
Accomplished Religious Wars a
Thing Of the Fast-worid Ready for
Advance.

washington, Lee. 1t Evolution is
the law which has brought to its pres.
ent stage the question of international
arbitration by courts in the settlement
Of differences between nations" de-
clared Governor-elect Simeon Baldwin
of Connecticut, in an address before
the American Society for the Judicial
Settlement If International Disputes
He said that nothing Of human handi.
work that comes to stay is suddenly
conceived or produced" and that this
law applied to international courts as
well as to anything else.
Law Gives Hope.
ut is this law" he added" that
gives courage to members of this so.
ciety in looking to the establishment
of international courts.
They seem to use the natural and
logical outcome Of what has already
been accomplished"
He then spoke of what the world al
ready has done, either in ancient, me-
dieval or modern times looking to-
ward arbitration.
America Takes Lead.
The real beginning of modern times
for the settlement of disputes by ar
bitration, he declared, took place on
the American continent, being settle
ment with England and Holland as
ratifiers of the arbitration of boun
Diary dispute between the united col
onies of New England and New Meth
erlands.
Praises Hague.
He referred to the good accomplish
ed by the conferences which have been
held at The Hague, for the London con
ference of 10000, and of the religious
sentiments expressed in the form OF
international councils and conferences
All have been steps in the evolution OF
the international court idea.
There have been in former ages
wars of religion" he declared. There
never will be another between civilized
peoples"
He mentioned the fact that in this
country appeal has been made to the
clergy of all religious denominations
to observe the third Sunday in Deem
Der of each year as peace Sunday
for advocating the substitution for wal
of imperative, universal arbitration.
Rebuilding Court House.
The Central American court of JUS
tice at Carriage, whose building was
destroyed in a recent earthquake, but
toward the rebuilding of which An
drew Carnegie has given the necessary
money, lis still in the experimental
stages, but nevertheless it is living
example that something has been done
in the direction of inquiry and that
more may be done. 1t fortifies the pc
sition of any hopeful student of inter
national law who looks forward to an
era of prevailing peace.
Court Will Stay.
can international court is not pass
ing idea of speculative theorists" he
asserted. He quoted the words of Gen
Grant, who declared that there never
was time in his opinion when some
way could not have been found to pre-
vent the drawing of the sword
"The epoch of peace contemplated
by Grant seems now at hand. The
times have presented the occasion. II
is for the world to grasp it. believe
it will"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-12-23
Moulders Get Wage increase.

( Chicago, Dec. 90 The Stove Found
ers' National Defense Association, af-
ter four days conference with the
Iron Moulders' Union Of North Amer
lea, has signed an agreement granting
the moulders 5 per cent wage increase.
About $4,000 men are affected.
The Delta independent., 1910-06-03
Newspapers Legitimate Prey

The newspapers of this country
are looked upon as legitimate prey
by those concerns that are after
publicity without cost to themselves.
These concerns pay good money to
brassy individuals who have the gift
of CAB, the self assurance and the
necessary command of hot air back
of these to induce the sucker editor
to do their advertising for nothing
But the worst feature of the whole
business is that even states and
municipalities have jumped into the
game and the editorial free horse
was in a fair way to be ridden to
death
Take for instance the state of
Colorado. So much of the states
money is devoted to the Western
Federation of Miners and to paying
the salaries of the useless members
of a lot of useless Boards and Com
missions that there is none left with
which to pay for their advertising.
Here is the formula of the perscrip-
don that is ordered for the pub
Usher for what is supposed to all
him: To the publisher: The State
Civil Service Commission would
greatly appreciate the favor If you
would give brief reading notice to
its schedule of examinations for the
month of May. OUR FUNDS DO NOT
PERMIT THE INSERTION OF PAID
ADVERTISEMENT but we suppose
that the matter will be of interest
to the people of your community
and hence acceptable as news"
Now wouldn't that gag buzzard
Acceptable as news" indeed, ac-
ceptable as filler for the waste bas-
ket. our funds do not permit etc.
but their funds permit them to pay
their own salaries and other official
expenses. The supplies of the public
institutions of the state are paid for
in cash. but the poor devil of
printer can come the Joshua act and
depend on the birds of the air for
his mama. 1t costs nothing at all
to run n newspaper. hence newspa-
per space is worth nothing. We woulo
resign as secretary of state board
before we would send out such stun
to a newspaper. If we thought little
enough of ourselves to send 1t out.
the Denver Post or the Sunday Sun
in the face. If the state is SO darn
hard up that 1t can't afford to pay
for it's advertising as well as other
things. we suggest that the members
of these boards and commissions
meet the publishers half way and be
charitable enough to donate their
services to the impoverished state.
This Is fair. II the cost of living
has been made any lower to the
publishers than to the rest of hu-
manity, this Office has not yet been
notified of the interesting fact.
We are glad to notice in this con-
nection that a large majority OF the
publishers of Colorado have sense
enough to relegate all of this kind
of charity work to the oblivion of
the waste basket.-Lake City Times.
The Delta independent., 1910-06-03

was. am happy to say for your sake.
a very wealthy man. / had the honor
to draw his last will and testament, in
which he named Mr.. Passavant and
myself as co-executors. The estate
will foot up at $25.0OO.O00. partly in
paying mining properties. but mainly
in cash and available securities. Be-
sides this principal. there Is also a
yearly income, at the present market
values of silver and copper. of some
thing like $1.000.000. Your uncle's will
makes you sole legatee. and 1t be-
comes our very pleasant duty. Mr..
Stennis. to congratulate you upon your
good fortune. From what we can
learn of you personally, have no
hesitation In expressing the opinion
that this vast wealth could not have
fallen into better hands"
Both partners rose to their feet at
this peroration. and each grasped
hand of the dumfounded Wilfrid. who
sstood speechless before them, saying
never a word" vainly essaying to
moisten his parched lips. Then he sat
down, saying piteously:
I'm afraid don't quite take II all
Ia. gentlemen! You must give mo
time to realize the news!"
The Delta independent., 1910-06-03
CHAPTER III.

The exigencies of the story carry us
westward once more. The scene is
the San Francisco office of Messrs.
Carboy, Passavant & Cozine. The
time, six weeks subsequent to the
funeral of Andrew Meleen. There en-
ters to the private room of our old
friend, Phineas Carboy, certain
Roger Hews, who at sundry and divers
times acted in the capacity of conf
Dental agent for the firm; even lit
tie detective work came occasionally
in his line; quiet, sleek, unobtrusive
sort of fellow outwardly, straw-colored
as to hair and closely trimmed whis-
kers. soberly dressed, aged about
thirty-five, agile as mountain cat,
shifty as red fox. and a walking ad-
vertisement of the truth of that old
adage about still waters running
deeply.
when did you get back?" auoth
Mr.. Carboy, with nod
Last night, sir
How did you find those matters in
Pennsylvanie? ?"
Quite satisfactory. should say.
Everything seems to be about as you
expected"
Concerning Mrs. Meleen, now:
Were you able to confirm her mar
riage and subsequent decease?"
THE woman died on the 10th Of
October, '65, and was buried in Nanti-
coke township. l could find no record
of her marriage to Mr.. Meleen."
These statements were perfectly true
on their face.
And the child-what of the child?"
There was no record of either its
birth or death"
This was deliberate lie!
That's awkward exclaimed MI.
Carboy. 'Meleen distinctly stated
that there was child. How do you
account for the discrepancy"
Very simply. If the mother died
IN travail and the child with her. as
l inferred from your instructions.
there might naturally have been no
record of the infants entrance into
or departure from the world. In all
likelihood the baby would not even
be named"
That's not altogether improbable u
assented the lawyer, scratching his
nose But the point is vital one
1t is hardly likely that Meleen could
Fave been mistaken in his belief, and
yet-Are you altogether sure of your
facts?"
Perfectly" was the unfiinching re-
ply.
Which was lie number two.
ANY collateral evidence on the mat.
ter. such as neighborhood gossip or
The Delta independent., 1910-06-03
Bees and Alfalfa.

Alfalfa honey is white and clear.
in an extremely delicate comb. has
delicious flavor and an aroma that
Is delightful. One authentic report
tells of a single hive that contained
nearly 200 pounds and of another
having SO pounds. The owner of
these bees had rs acres of alfalfa
which in one. year yielded over 100
tons of choice hay, besides the honey
The next year he increased his ap-
iary to so stands. While the aver
age yield down east varies from .
to 80 pounds. our alfalfa territory
cften get much more. Thus the A.
nancial returns of alfalfa may be
greatly increased and In some in
stances doubled by having two colo
nles of bees to each acre. Or IL
only part of the alfalfa raisers in
II neighborhood keep bees. this
ratio could be doubled or trebeled
by those who do. Unlike other
trespassers on neighbors' fields the
bees do distinct favor by ferti-
liZing the alfalfa.
The Delta independent., 1910-06-03

for its hatchment and its goal the
personal and private aggrandizement
of Mr.. Roger Hews. In his report to
Mr.. Carboy he had deliberately sup
pressed some facts and had cheerfully
lied about others. That he had thus
proved false to the trust reposed in
him troubled his exceedingly rubber
like conscience not a whit. He was
about to play the game of his life. 1t
was a daring scheme. and might not
"pan out worth a cent" as he admitted
to himself, but it was worth trying.
Somewhat to the surprise of Mr..
Carboy, when he next desired the
services of Roger Hews he was in
formed that the gentleman had gone
east, leaving no address.
The Delta independent., 1910-06-03
Americans Best Students.

That American students are the
best in the world. Is because of theiI
moderation In eating and drinking.
especially the latter. is the opinion
OF Emperor William of Germany.
After the Americans come the En-
glish, with the Germans third.
The latter are handicapped In the
battle of life by the Incorporate
habits that prevail In German schools
and colleges. In an address deliv-
cred before body of students at
Hohokenigsburg last week. the En-
peror emphasized that fact.
His address was devoted to n com
parison of German and foreign me-
thods of education. and his majesty
insisted that German students must
be taught to drink only in modera-
ton. If at all. during the years they
are acquiring their education.