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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
A PetticOat Govern
ment Suggested

Our new voters, the women, who
are unquestionably in the majority,
and who are displaying more inter-
est four to one than the men in the
coming town election, might as we'll
come to the front in the present
emergency and run the town. BY
nominating mayor and two coun.
cilwomen they will control that
body. The men are not seeking the
Offices and they don't want them.
The Islander will gladly boost for
petticoat government. because we
believe the women will do some.
thing. The registration thus far in
dicates that the women will do most
of the voting. Why should they
not also run the municipal establish.
ment. The town election will be
held Dec. 5. Declaration of candi-
dacy may be filed next month. Get
busy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Will You Stand Pat
Or Disincorporate

Disincorporation is again being
agitated.
The council will meet next Mon
day to make the tax levy for the
coming year. The estimate of ex-
pense have already been published,
but lest they have been forgotten
they are herewith presented:
Street improvements S400.
What do we get for that small
amount?
Light and light fixtures $500.
Where and when are we going to
get the light?
Salary Of clerk $120.
Stationery and postage $40.
Anything to show for that?
Attorneys fees $50.
What use have we got for law
yer?
Marshal's salary $500.
The Mayor has been doing all
that for nothing.
Street Commissioner salary $500.
Nothing doing.
City treasurer's percentage $50.
What the use?
Office rent SIS.
No quorum.
Water $50.
Where are we to get $50 worth of
water?
AS a matter of fact what excuse
is there for an incorporated town
anyway. The Islander solicits ex-
pressions of opinion on this subject
next week. But please be brief
evermore be brief.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
The Bear Is
Still At Large

The big Kodiak bear is still at
large on Orcas island, and many
fairy stories are related ABOUT the
havoc the beast is creating among
the sheep, deer and orchards. One
Doe Bay man insists that he saw the
monster carrying sheep across a
deep crevasse in the mountains.
Another came across the carcass of
deer partly eaten by the bear.
Yves Langell is reported to have set
trap for him. The trap was not
large enough to held him so the
bear is wearing it around the jung
le' for jewelry ornament.
Game Warden Bower. supported
by posse of deputies hunted the
bear all last Sunday, but escaped
meeting him face to face. The lat
est report about the critter is that
he is feeding on the Barlettt pears
on the Norris place and enjoying
them hugely.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
The Hill Farm sold

Charles Somers Company, Seattle,
report the sale of another San Juan
County farm, this the property Mr.
A. J.. Hill at East Sound, and com
prising about 100 acres with pro
ductive orchard and complete i'm
provements, the consideration is
approximately $4,000. The new
owner who will occupy the place
as quickly as the necessary title
transfer is completed. a well known
Seattle gentleman whose purpose is
to become permanent Island resi-
dent.
Incidentally, the Charles Somers
Company state, that they have a
constant inquiry for good reasonably
priced San Juan County farms.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Had Good Sport

Congressman Humphrey and Mr..
Freeman who were guests of Mayor
Murray at the fishing banks last
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, left
for Anacortes Monday evening. The
party enjoyed some excellent sport
trolling for salmon, their catch be-
ing well into two figures. The dis
tingu:shed visitors used their rods
in trolling and had a lively tussle
with the silvers when they hooked
them. The weather was perfect for
fishing ,and they would have liked to
have spent a few days more here
but Mr.. Humphrey has many en-
gagements, and was obliged to go.
He expects to return next month
for some shooting.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
D'Arcy-kirk Nuptials

A quiet wedding took place in
Belllngham on Tuesday afternoon
the 10Th inst, in which the contract
ting parties were two of the most
popular young people of Skagit
and San Juan counties The bride
was Miss Olive Kirk, daughter of
Mr.. Peter Kirk retired capitalist
of Deer Lodge Farm and is without
doubt one Of the most charming,
accomplished and popular young la
dies of San Juan County. Miss Kirk
was born in the north Of England,
Cumberland county some % years
ago. She is near akin 10 noble
blood the long line of her lineal an
cestors leading back to nobility.
Peter Kirk, her father, came to Am
erica twenty-three years ago and
was the founder of the town OF
Kirkland. on Lake Washington.
Later he purchased and named
Deer Lodge Farm whittier he, retir-
ed with his family and at which
place Miss Olive grew into woman
hood and popularity, drawing about
her a circle of friends the warp and
woof of whose friendship will last
as long as life.
Francis A. Darcy, the groom,
was practically raised in Skagit
county, being the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. A. Darcy who came to
Skagit county in an early day and
settled on the Swinomish flats near
'LaConnor. Frank, as he is popular
ly known, is one of the most popu-
lar and worthy young men of the
state.
The ceremony was performed by
Judge Featherkile. of Bellingham,
Tuesday afternoon and the bridal
dinner was served at the Byron Ho-
tel. Anacortes Citizen.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Our Underground Waters

Water is found in some amount in
all formations below the earth's
surface, from the loosest and most
porous sands and gravels to the
hardest slate and granite. The
amount varies from the merest trace
chemically combined in the molecules
of the rocks to immense reservoirs
which supply wells flowing hundreds
of thousands of gallons a day. Some
waters are so pure that refined
chemical analysis show only minute
traces of organic and mineral mat
ter; others ar, so heavily charged
with minerals or other impurities
as to be unsuitable for use.
The slope of the surface at any
point is one factor determining the
amount of slope also determines the
form Of the water table that is, of
the upper limit Of saturation. Elk
cept where the surface is fiat the
water table is generally not parallel
with the surface; it is almost in.
variably farthest from the surface
on the SUBMITS of hills and noun
tains and nearest to it in valleys and
along the coast. reaching the surface
in swamps and along rivers, axes
and beaches. The surface of the
water table is always in motion, its
higher portions flowing toward the
lowest outlets along rivers to the
sea. This direction of flow explains
why fresh water is usually found
when we'll is dug in sandy beach,
IRON Water Supply Paper 223
United States Geological Survey.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Want a Hundred

The State Board Of Accountancy
has been monkeying with the coun-
ty books at So. per on several occas-
ions, and now they want to monkey
with the archives Of the town for q
consideration. This inquisitive COM
mission Of commission cursed
state has notified the council to ap-
propriate 500. to expert the books
of the town clerk and treasurer
ANY competent accountant could do
the work in half a day for two dol
lars. The council will make no such
levy, and will not pay the the hum
dred.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Women to the front

Town Clerk Frits reports the reg
istration of 19 voters. Fourteen OF
them are women. The Islander
will not publish the names and ages
of the registered for good reasons.
The news is presented in order to
commend them for their prompt
ness. Also to demonstrate that only
19 voters are thinking of the cleo
ton and their duties in that connec-
ton.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
council Meeting

At the regular meeting OF the
Council last Tuesday evening. the
ordinance providing for a poll tax
was repealed. The franchise grant
ed the Lumber company was cam
celled. Some effort is being made
to light the town with gasoline
lamps. but no definite arrangements
have vet been made.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Archer Breaking Records

When the barkentine Archer with
cargo Of lime from Roche Harbor
reached San Francisco in FIVE days
as announced by the news dispatch
es from the California city it mark
de what is believed to be radical
change in coastwise shipping SO far
as sailing vessels are concerned, as il
shows the practicability Of the gas
producer. The average trip for 9
sailing vessel Of this type from Pu-
get Sound to San Francisco is 20
days and the quickest passage is six
days.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
One More Hunter
Killed At Bucoda

J. G. Gales, one Of the oldest and
best known residents of Bucoda.
was mistaken for a bear and almost
instantly killed on Monday by R.
w. Waddle. a well-known resident
Of Centralia.
The men were out hunting to-
gether.
The shooting occurred on john
sons creek about fifteen miles from
Bucoda.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Neat Market Clanges Hands

Jim Laplante Of West Sound has
bourbt the Nichols Bros. meat mar
ket and takes possession Oct. i.
he will keep ! good supply Of meats
and aims to furnish the best ii his
line. Mr.. Laplante and family
have become permanent residents
of Friday Harbor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Died on the RoSalie

Edward Vinten, pantryman on
the steamer Rosalie. was found dead
in his berth at Richardson last Fri
day morning. He had died some
time during the night from heart
disease. DR.. Reed was summoned.
but found no evidence that would
call for an inquest. The body Was
turned over to Undertaken Harpst
and by him shipped to Seattle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
The Aluminium Age

Not over a generation ago alumni
mum was little more than a curiosity.
1t was worth SIS or more a pound
and its total production in the
United States was less than a hum
sdred pounds.a year, notwithstanding
the fact that aluminium is the m est
abundant of all the metals in the
earth's crust. of which aluminium
oxide forms about Is per cent.
The great progress made in the in
dustry is noted in the fact that a
report on bauxlte and aluminium for
1910, by W. C. Phalen just published
by the United States Geological Sur
vey shows a consumption in the
United States in that year. of 47,734-
900 pounds, valued at nearly $12,-
100000. The price has thus drop
ped from 81 an ounce to about %
cents pound.
Mr.. Phalen states that although
aluminium has in recent years become
a most important economic metal,
it is at present produced only from
bauxite, comparatively scarce
mineral, and that even the great
discovery which made this possible
is only the first stage of wrestling
the metal from its various rock and
earth combinations. Aluminium is
an essential constituent of all impor-
tant rocks except sandstone and
limestone and is found in all clays.
The supply.is therefore practically
limitless, awaiting only the perfec-
tion of process for cheap extrac-
ton.
Mr.. Phalen mentions a number of
recently patented processes which
show progress in the cheap extrac-
tion Of the metal from the common
sources of supply. AS aluminium in
its various forms, both pure and as
an alloy, possesses many remarkable
qualities, it may be welcomed as a
coming metal of great utility.
Should. it become as abundant and
cheap a metal as may reasonably be
expected. the industry holds bound
less possibilities. An alloy called
duralumin contains 80 to 95 per cent
of aluminium, which at present prices
would make it rather expensive, but
it is claimed to have qualities as
good as Bessemer steel, although it
is only about one-third as heavy as
iron or brass. It possesses great
hardness even when annealed. An
other alloy Of aluminium and copper
is said to be good imitation OF gold
it polishes readily and takes q high
luster and is we'll adapted to orna-
mental purposes. II is also highly
resistant to chemical action and can
be readily machined and rolled and
drawn into wire. Aluminium may
therefore have q wide future use.
ranging from structural material to
brooches and hatpins.
Many other important uses OF
aluminium and mentioned in Mr..
Phalen's report, copy Of which
may be obtained through application
to the Director Of the Geological
Survey Washington. p. G.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
Some Skagit Visitors

j. C. Foster Of L aConner and Dr..
P. Ryan Of Clear Lake were guests
Of Mr.. w. 81. Gafford on Monday.
They drove out to the Kady mount
ain ranch and saw the fertile valley
OF San Juan, which compares favor
ably with their own Skagit.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29
No Trespassing

We the undersigned do hereby
agree to prohibit hunting or tres
passing on our premises during the
open season by any person or per-
sons other than signers of this
agreement or members of their re-
spective families. Any person hunt
ing or trespassing on our premises
will be prosecuted.
Donald Erickson, Stephen H.
Boyce, Frank Stafford, Charles Lam
dahl, Henry Schuman, Anton
Thrones, VIM. Rosler, John Carlin.
R. H. Rosler, R. E. Jefferries, r. H.
Ackley. Joe Lachapell, Andrew
Johnson. ]. T. Smith. H. Buchanan,
A. Fleming, VIM. Begin, j. Firth,
VIM. Bailer, Henry Bailer, E. P.
Bailer, H. E. Wiley. D. Phillips.
Steve McNamee. Bob fleming, G.
Heidenr;ch, Squire Stewart, Ray
Edwards, Ralph Boyce, John Stamm.
Mrs. M. H. Smith, D. Fountain,
B. F. Hannah, James Taylor. Henry
j. Hannah, F. M. Boyce, O. R.
Boyce, John Dougherty. Mrs. NJ,
Mcllroy, M. N. Labar, Mrs. M. j.
Wills. J. ]. Sandwith, Mrs. H. M.
Emmerling, VIM. Chamberlain, Paul
E. Peterson, W. Hemphill, Miss
Lizzie Lawson, Lyle King. p. w.
Cakes, VIM. Cakes. R. M. Gaines,
G.. A. McC ConneH. Ole Void, Chas.
V. Peterson, D.-Madden, P. Madden.
Geo. jake, Chas. Buchanan, ]. O.
Bergman, Jr., John E. Dougherty,
Geo. Malcolm A.. Erickson, W. A.
Buchanan, Jr., Robert Owens, John
Fl. Boyce, j. O. Bergman, Henry
Cowell Lime and Cement Co. per c.
Coghlan, Mgr. Alex. j. Lightheart.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29

When the Cypress fish trap of the
Porter Fish company was raised
Wednesday evening one Of the larg-
est sea lions ever caught in Puget
Sound waters was found to have en-
tered with the salmon and was rails
ed into tie scow He was big fell
low. weighing somewhere near 800
pounds and in order that no damage
might be done to the trap he was
dispatched by a shot.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29

The Ocean Dock. one of the few
remaining landmarks Of the former
city of Fairhaven, is to be torn
down and in its place the Pacific
Americn Fisheries will build their
new can factory. The old wharf
was built by Nelson Bennett in
1889 when the Fairhaven boom was
at it's height. About this time Ben
nett was engaged in constructing
the Fairhaven & Southern, the Fair
haven & Northern railroads and the
big Fairhaven hotel.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-09-29

Wednesday Oct. A, will be Grange
day at the Puyallup Valley fair.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-01-04
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health Is Worth Saving and Some Bar
ton People Know How to Save 1t.

Many Barton people take their livee
in their hands by neglecting the kid
neys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are respor-
sible for a vast amount of suffering
and i'll health, but there is no need to
suffer nor to remain in danger when
all diseases and aches and pains due
to weak kidneys can be quickly and
permanently cured by the use OF
Doan's Kidney Pills. Hsre is a Bar
ton citizens Recommendation.
Mre. E. G. Wilkie, High ST., Barton,
VT, says: "Severe pains in my back
bothered me for long time and /
had other symptoms of dis ordered
kidneys. / knew of M any people who
had been cured of kidney trouble by
Doan's Kidney Pills and deciding to
give them trial, procured supply
at Barron's Pharmacy The contents
of three boxes made such change
for the better in my condition that
did not consider it necessary to COZ
tinue their use. Doau's Kidney Pills
have my highest endorsement"
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buff .lo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
t he no other.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-01-04
EAST III ARLESTON.

Nettie Coburn is teaching school at
Island Pond.
.,. ata
Mrs. Abbie Healey. is visiting relf-
tive5 in Irasburg. 81. 81 10 i.-2f ~
Miss Mathew of Dixville is visiting
her sister, Mrs Geo. Gaming Or
Hazel Orcutt of Newport was a guest
of Mildred Parker the past week.
Geneva Piper is home for short
vacation from her work in Newport.
Mr.. Turnbul has ought the CLYDE
River creamery and taken possession.
The C. E. prayer meeting Jan. S.
"Untrodden Ways. Leader, Ida Moul-
ton.
Esefa ChappelEof Island Pond was
the guest of Mrs. Geo. Roberts last
week. lfE- US I.ttJf .ls
Edna Bean has returned from New
port, where she has been several
weeks.
Harry Piper is working in Irasburg
while Carol is home for a short va
cation.
Mrs. Carl Wheeler of St. Johnsbury
visited relatives and friends in town
last week. d
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-01-04
A Reliable Cough Medicine

Is valuable family friend. Foley's
Honey and Tar fuifils this condition ex-
sctly. Mrs. Charles Kline, N 81 ST..
Easton, Pa. states: 'sSeversl members of
my family have been cured of bad coughs
and colds by the use OF Foley's Honey and
Tar and am never without bottle in the
house. 1t sOothes and relieves the irrita-
ton in the tai oat and loos ems up the cold Z.
l have always found it a reliable cough
cure0 F. d. Pierce
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Norton of G ,r-
ham. N. H., and Miss Gertie Norton
and Henry T. Amey of Island Pond
visited at the home of Mrs. Norton's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.Brackett.
Howard Human of the medical
school at Burlington has been enjoying
a vacation at his home here. He was
accompanied by another student. Mr..
Blance. They both returned Monday
to their studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hildreth ha d
as guests last week Monday Tom
Camp and family of Newport and
Clarence Hazeltine and family of
Graniteville.. T. O.. Mrs. Camp and
Mrs. Hazeltine are Mrs Hildreth' s
daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Estelle of Hol.
land, Amasa Kline, Jr. and Gerald Els
telle of Newport Center. Mr.. and Mrs
I. &. Crandall, and Mr., and Mrs
Harold Whitcomb Of Bloomington
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kline over Christmas.
The roll call at the Congregations
church passed off very pleasantly and
we trust. profitably. About SO were
seated at the tables. The business
meeting was held in the forenoon ant
the roll call in the afternoon. Eight
interesting letters were read, con
tanning money amounting in all to S.
and several responses also were sen
by absent ones. The day marked ;
milestone which will brighten thu
days to come.
The following officers were elected
at the meeting of Navy Grange held
Dec. 27; Master, S. E. Gray; over
seer, Fred Parlin; lecturer, Mrs.
Reed steward, Geo. Calkins; assist
ant steward, Harley BLY,; chaplain
Mrs. Kline; treasurer, Will Leavens
secretary, Grace Knight; gate keep
er, Henry Baldwin; Ceres, Mrs. S. E
Gray; Pomona, Lizzie Parlin; Flora,
Mrs. H. E. Robbins; lady assis tan
steward. Mrs. Geo. Shannon organist
Bertha Kline.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-01-04
GREENSBORO.

Wesley Campbell is critically i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. King are rejoice
ing over the birth of son.
George Rodgers arrived home from
the Fanny Allen hospital Saturday
night.
News of the death of H. G. Williams
of Cabot, dentist, has just been re-
ceived.
Miss Abbie Flanders assisted in the
post-ofice two days during Miss Lind
says illness.
Miss Lindsay, who has been Ill with
grip the past week. is able to be in
| the post office a part of the Tina.
The Tuck-a -bache class met with
| Mrs. Flora Miller Wednesday evening,
! Dec. %, for the annual business meet
ing and the following officers and COM
mlttees were elected for the ensuing
year: President, J. H. Darlington =;
vice president, B. M. Wiley; secre-
tary, Mrs. P. N. Allen; assistant sec
rotary. P. N. Allen; treasurer. w. A.
Hardy: asst. treasurer, Matte Good
rich; membership committee, Matte
Goodrich; flower and relief, Mrs. B.
M. Wiley; entertainment, Mrs. H.
H. Haines press. Mrs. A. B. Cuth-
berston. At the close of the business
meeting a social time was enjoyed
and refreshments were served.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-01-04
GREENSBORO BEND.

R. A. Richie was in Barton on bus
mess Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.. Bocash spent
Christmas in Sheldon.
Iva Hall of Barton assisted in the
post-office here last week.
Thomas Haskins has returned from
visiting his relatives in Canada.
H. E. Holbrook and family spent
Christmas with friends in Hyde Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Pope entertained
d large gathering Of friends over New
Years.
The week of prayer will be OBJ
served at the M. E. church this week
beginning Jan. l.
Everett Folsom and family visited
Mrs. Folsom's sister, Mrs. S. T.
Wheeler, last week.
Mrs, Isaac Piper visited at the home
Of her sister, Mrs. Alex Aston, in
Danville few days last week.
Mrs. Clara Collins was called to
Greensboro by the serious illness of
her father, J. W. Campbell, last week.
E. R. Collins, who has been repair
ing his house the past summer, has
| just completed bath room with all
the modern improvements.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-01-04

We carry full stock of the
Superba canned goods, nothing
better on the market. Green
Gage and Egg Pluns. Bartlett
Pears, Apricots, Strawberries,
Tomatoes, Corn, Stringless
Beans, Horticultural Beans,
Peas, Etc.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-16

City Estimates.

GLIDING old paving material, cedar or
sand.
$50 lineal Yeet OF new curbstont
(straight), more or less, Medina.
1871 lineal Feet OF curbstone, In
Clio feet R.) circles. furnished By
city: set by contractor.
1879 iineal feet of curbstone reset
more or less. Medina
27s4.s7 square yards OF brick paving
on concrete.
1906 cubic yards OF concrete under
and behind curb.
1877 lineal feet of retaining stone
old Medina curb may be used
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-16
HORSE JUMPS INTO AUTO
AND WRECK THE\MAcHINE
Suddenly Added Weight Breaks Down
the rear Of the CARMEN In IL
Are UninJured.

WOOSTER, o., June 16.-L. A
Grosjean's horse DENLY thought he
would take an auto ride, and partly
succeeded. The horse was hitched to
a wagon and was standing in front
OF a store when James e. Strock and
George w. Quinby passed in the
formers touring car.
DENLY got a Whit of the gasoline
fumes and thought to join the party.
He kicked himself free of the wagon
and hoofed It after the auto. Just as
the horse made leap and landed In
the auto, the two men jumping out.
The weight OF the horse made the
rear part OF the auto give way and
DENLY was dropped into the road. the
machine ending up in the gutter. a
wreck. The two men escaped Injury
DENLY was somewhat scraped. 9th
erwise he was uninjured.