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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

by the county engineer and would
insist that no new road be laid out
until it could be constructed and
paid for. This last suggestion will
bear strong emphasis. There have
been several roads surveyed and laid
out in this county which have not
had work enough done on them for
years to hold the title to right Of
way good and finally been abandoned.
The county suffered nedless expense
and trouble; petitioners got fizzle
and field for wrangling. Viewed
in every light, economical, legal and
moral, Mr.. Aliens way (and bis way
S the way the law contemplates) is
clearly the right way. Alterations
and repair work might be laid out
in sections and specifications made
by the engineer and the work let
by contract. Quit the 'sany old
way" and mix some science into
the dirt. Quit digging drain bitches
lowest at the high end. Quit
graveling surfaces with mud. Res
responsibility on to the engineer
and have only one target to howl at.
Since the foregoing was set in type
we discover that amendments to
the road law were made by the last
legislature which in effect renders
void one point the writer urged,
namely. the one relating to having
work done by contract. This county
is not likely to have anv $1,000
road jobs to let. Still the impor-
tance of giving the engineer general
supervision is apparent to any
practical observer Of county roads.
The amendments to the road laws,
as passed by the leeislat ure and
signed by the governor, read as
follows:
All funds in the county treasury
raised by the taxation herein prov!d-
ed shall be expended by the county
commissioners, and all road and
bridge construction, improvements
or repairs shall be made by the
county commissioners in the follow
ing manner:
First All road constru tion, inn
proyements or repairs Of which the
estimated cost shall be under ST.
$500, and all bridge construction,
n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24
The Problem of Rural Schools

Education costs money. 100
much money in this county ana 'ne
writer presumes the same IS true
throughout the state, but this article
will have special reference to con-
ditions here in San Juan County.
We shall not attempt absolute ac-
curate in stating the per capita COST
of schools for the entire county, as
it would be tedious task and quite
unnecessary to prove the fact that
much of the school fund is wasted.
In some districts it costs close on 70
dollar and twenty-five cents a DAY
for every pupil. In several other
districts the cost must 'be about up
to the dollar mark. Whatever 1t
may be it surely is greatly out OF
proportion to benefits desired as
comrared with the large schools.
The small school, which costs ex-I
cessively in proportion to the atten-
dance, is unavoidably less interest
ing to pupils and poorer in every
respect; consequently the dollar or
dollar and a quarter is partly frlt-
tered away. The economic condl-
tion may be likened unto large
farm field which could al be plow-
ed together. but instead of that the
farmer cuts it up into patches OF
different sizes. He employs a
scientific laborer to work with up to
date implements, sows pure seed,
cultivates intensively and makes a
profit from one big piece. On the
other three pieces he sets less ex-
perienced laborers to work with
poorer tools and is not SO particular
about the seed he sows and it don't
pay 1t wouldn't pay even if the
work were done, for the field is too
narrow for labor saving machinery.
Under the present school laws, in
most of the districts where the cost
per pupil is so excessive. a heavy
burden is laid upon the tax payer.
The law prohibits appropriation of
school money to districts in case
they fail to maintain at least six
months school each fiscal year. All
children of school age must attend
some school that length Of time.
These commands are imperative.
School directors must furnish esti-
mates Of expenses and the county
Comm missioners must levy at a suffi-
cient to cover whatever they may
anticipate will be lacking from state
appropriations. The child must at
tend school; the property owner
must pay the tax.
The state school funds are distri-
buted according to the biblical idea
that unto him that hath shall be
given" and the poor fellow who has
nothing must rustic something to
give up. The rich districts, with
many pupils, get the best Of it from
the state fund to which the poorer
districts contribute a portion. But
possibly the law provides for the
greatest good to the greatest num-
Der; it certainly does to the biggest
congregation so why not get into the
crowd; all who can.
The law provides way whereby
districts may consolidate. There
are some districts in the county
which might be united to their
mutual advantage, relieve the tax
payer of part of his burden and
give the pupil the worth of the
money expended for his educatin.
1t seems to the Islander that it
would be a lack Of wisdom not to
take advantage of this provision of
law wherever conditions are fairly
favorable.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24
Alaska Coal and Kerosene

The summoning of Governor Wal
ter E.. Clark, of Alaska. to the
national capitol is regarded as one
of the most significant moves made
by the administration in preparing
for the opening of the Alaska coal
fields. Mr.. Clark as he passed
through Seattle carried a draft of
bill which he is to submit to Presi-
dent taft, and with his approval to
the extra session Of Congress from
which body he expects favorable
Legislation for Alaska development.
"Alaska paid almost $4,000, 200
last year for her coal supply, most of
which came from British Colum-
bia," said Governor Clark. Yet
official estimates Of the amount Of
Alaska coal in sight indicate that
the northern supply will be enough
to last the United States, at the
present rate of consumption, for the
net 5000 years.
The latter part Of this week will
see the shipment northward of 1O2-
tons of steel tankage for Katalla
oil. This consignment will provide.
for 81 900 barrels of crude petroleum
from the four flowing wells Of the
Amalgamated Development Com
pany. these four wells are now
corked awaiting the arrival and in
stallation Of equipment, but are
ready to flow more than 1000 bar
rels of high grade oil day. as soon
as the plugs are taken out.
Alaska newspapers estimate that
fully twenty drills will be at work
in the Katalla district. The rumor
is current that some of the big
financial powers of the country are
silent partners in some OF the OIL
operations.
There are few if any oils known
that have such high percentage Of
filluminant and gasoline products, g
that Of Alaska. Between % and 8O
percent Of the flow from the Katalla
wells is benzine or gasoline. and
kerosene. almost evenly divided.
A refinery ii process Of construction
near Katalla will handle 500 barrels
i day for local consumption.
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the
county commissioners and

county commissioners and the
county engineer.
"Second-All road construction,
improvements or repairs, of which
the estimated cost shall be So, 500 or
more. shall be let by the county
commissioners on plans and specii-
cations previously prepared by the
county engineer under the direction
OF the board of county commissioners
to the lowest and best bidder.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
OPPOSES TAYLOR SYSTEM
FOR GOVERNMENT USE

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
The illogical points in the Taylor
system. as presented" by "a student
of men," needs some correction.
Suppose Bill Jones bought two horses
and when Mr.. Jones tried them out
on a heavy load of brick, uphill, he
found one being a fine work horse, but
the other would not pull a pound un-
less he used the whip. Suppose Jones,
not wishing to get in conflict with the
humane society for using his whip too
freely, looked around for some other
means, when he say a thistle by the
roadside. He cut that thistle of and
the next time he started uphill with q
heavy load he used this thistle on this
lazy horse with wonderful effect.
Mr.. Student Of Men, this Taylor sys-
tenn behind the horse gave Mr.. Jones
as much work from this lazy horse as
he wanted
have seen men who did not do two
hours work In q week, and that only
when the boss stood right over them,
right here in the Washington Navy
Yard, while other men In the same shop
turned out big days work every day,
but received no more credit than those
worthless loafers who are responsible
for this Taylor system" being sug-
which many good and honest workmen
will suffer. The Taylor system would
have never been thought of. probably,
had those few loafers done their duty.
But hope that this Taylor system
Will not be accepted by the Govern
ment, as 1t would bring unnecessary
hardships to a great majority Of good
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
What's on the Program IN
Washington Today

Following is the program for the Veiied
Prophets today:
a. m.-Suprcme council convenes, new
Masonic Temple.
Observation-Disclosures of officers.
2:30 %. m.-Speciai train on Washington,
Alexandria, and Mt Vernon Electric
railway leaves Twelfth street ana
PENNSYLVANIA avenue station Tor Ar
lington Cemetery and Fort Myer. -,
u. m.-Special complimentary oill,
United States Cavalry, for Visiung
Prophets.
D. m.-Party returns to city.
7:30 D. m.-Final session or supreme
Meeting Of White Eagle Council. No. I,
Degree of Pocahontas, Fifth ana u
streets northwest, p m.
Meeting of Francis Scott Key Councll,
No, q Jr. o. u. A. NJ, celebration OF
fourteenth anniversary, Seventh ana
Meeting of Old Glory Council, No. "a,
Jr. o. u. A. NJ, 316 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast, D. m.
Meeting of America Council, No. "a, Jr:
o. U. A. NJ, 304 B street southeast.
Georgetown Circle, No. go, Protected
Home Circle, meets at Pythian Tenn
pie, 1912 Ninth street northwest, at
p. m. (Open meeting)
Meeting of Valley Forge Council, NO.
81, Jr. o. u. A. M, 419 Tenth street
northwest, D. m.
Meeting of the Federation of Liquor
Dealers, National Hotel, 2 p. m.
Carnival under auspices of Hope Coun-
Gil, /. o. s. of j., Fifteenth and II
streets northeast, day and evening.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
A GERMANS VIEW
OF "REASONABLEPROCITY"
To the Editor of THE TIMES:

TO the ESdttOF OF The LINES.
Up to yesterday night de newspapers
vas gedding der same reports from
Canada and der seems to be no differ
ence in de sameness vat has been did
to der reasonableprocity bitsness. Can
ada has vent und slapped Uncle Samuel
on der. rist und President Villium is
making 1t such a. sadness ven he sees
der goods vas returned damaged I
cannot understand 1t why, bud der
seems to be such tickleness all ofsr
in efferybody ven dey read II in der
pabers, und efferybody has dat smiling
ven dey said 'ust vat 1 told you, Cam
ada will not accebt der reasonable
procity vich We gif her midout any In
terest On i'd" Veil, am glad der worst
is happened midoud any Won gedding
dat generosity sVich is looking for der
returns by der next telegraf, wish to. gif
to Canada a somedIng on vich she can
make der reasonable profit und at der
same times make Id for Us 100 per cenu
profit. Mid der brass bands, speeding
reasonableprocity mid der explanation
ing dat i'd Will not cost anything to took
id-ust smoke Won on me und try Id
BY dis time mid too much Of der brass
banding, Canada vas suspicioning a
leedie bit. und ven der smoke was
cleared away und efery Won had some
thing to say aboud Id und something he
did not think aboud Id. reasonable
procity vas handed back midoud exam
nation at der express office.
Ven you gif your neighbor a Santa
Claus don't spoke too much oud loud
aboud Id und don't laf oud der corner
eff der udder eye, und by no means shIap
him on der back ven you kick him on
der shins vile you try to make him took
Id. Id only makes you feel der trout
BILE mid some sadness und you vas nke+
ly to be sorry ven you did 1t after.
VLLICM SPIEGBL.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

employed and paid visiting teachers to
go to the parents and talk over NOT
only truancy but other ills that inter
fere with effective school work. Tagging
scholarship, delinquency, and physi,
cal breakdown are discussed by parents
and teachers. It is shown that 26 pei
cent Of the cases show definite i'm.
provement in attendance, II per cent
show improvement in scholarship, and
10 per cent show improvement in con,
duct. In 81 per cent of cases the diff,
ficulty was permanently adjusted.
The theory is that much of truancy
and other delinquencies is due tc
neglect Of parents, and the results bea,
out the theory.
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Another asks for q husband who Is a
wine agent.
Skate department north corner Of the
basement"
A third: II got a husband from you
yesterday who was forty years old.
want to exchange him for two twen-
ties"
Not so bad, perhaps, but one can read
jokes as good as these in any almanac.
Then there is ballet in which par
tlcipate the citizens Of hell and the
song called How Would You Like to
Be the Shoe Store Man." sung by
Kathleen Clifford and a number of
pretty girl shoppers and shoe clerks.
II has a salacious hint in the words,
and an out-and-out salacious sugges-
ton In the way the singers leer at the
audience while singing It. LAddie Cliff
does a song and dance called al
gernon," the recurring motif of which
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
INCIDENT SHOWS NEED
OF UNIVERSAL TRANSFERS

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
In connection with the question OF
free transfers I wish to call to your
notice an incident witnessed this noon
Two ladies and two gentlemen, evidently
tourists. were preparing to board a LIE
Droit Park car at the corner of Four
teenth and B streets southwest whep
one of the gentlemen inquired whether
the conductor gave transfers to Penn
sylvania avanue. Here is that func-
tionary's reply: mo, sir. You'll have
to go down to the avenue and get car
ceeded on its way, leaving the four
standing on the corner. The point OF
this is that transfers are issued to
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
APPROVES WILEY PLAN
FOR COMMISSARIES

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
I am delighted to see that the most
popular man in the United states-and
deservediy so-our dear friend, doc
Wiley, has come out for socialism. Not
that he has declared himself a social
ist, or even mentioned the name. He
pie of socialism, which is cooperation,
be put into practical effect in the Dis
trict for the benefit of the Government
employees, as 1t is in the army, the navy,
and still more extensively, in the canal
zone. There Is no reason why the con-
sumer should pay profits to Ave differ
ents sets of men. The wholesalers and
retailers of the necessaries of life may
oppose the scheme. And the gas-orgaa
will howl socialism and bloody murder.
and predict the destruction of religion
and the breaking up Of the home.
YGNIKE.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
Another Crusade on
Impure Food Planned

NEW YORK. Sept. H.-Another pure
food crusade, to be conducted on broad
er plans than any of the similar move
ments of the past, Is soon to be launch
ed by the National Civic Federation.
At meeting today at the New York
Board Of Trade and Transportation, the
the new pure food and drug department of
federation, was formally organized, and
preliminary plans discussed for the pro-
posed campaign against alleged food
and drug adulterators, misbranders and
short weighers. Seth Low, president OF
the federation, presided.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
CHARGES JUGGLERY IN II
.. CENSUS PROMOTIONS
To the Editor of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
As a Census clerk. I want to pro-
test against the way promotions are
tuggled in this office. About the first
Of the year. 1t was announced officially
that ali clerks who received a rating OF
excellent" for six months would be
promoted automatically. I was assured
by the appointment clerk that such was
the case. After working six months
and securing the desired rating, again
went to the appointment clerks office
to he told that the rule did not apply.
II Mr.. Durand wants to secure good
work from his fore. would suggest
that the bureau keep faith with clerks.
CENSUS EMPIOYF.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
Eucharistic Congress
AT Ohio Metropolis

CINCINNATI, Sept. 27.-Many emf
nent clergy and laymen Of the Roman
Catholic Church have arrived in Con-
cinnati to take part in the National
Eucharistic Congress-, which Is to meet
Archbisbop ireland. Of ST. PAM. viii
preach the opening sermon Tomorrow
morning. Bishop Macs Of Covington Wi
preside over the sessions Of the con-
gress.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

Pennsylvania avenue lines IL demanded,
for which &c each is charged in addition
to the regular fare. But this necessi-
tates punching a special transfer and
making change in pennies, which this
particular conductor considered a dis
agreeable job apparently. So the tour
lists had their choice of taking a warm
and needless walk or waiting for a
more amiable conductor. Very truly,
CHARLES z. GAGE.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
NEW METHOD OF PREVENT.
ING TRUANCY.

The problem of truancy in the
schools is as old as the schools. The
boy who insists on playing hockey is
one of our Oldest institutions. The
truant officer is not a complete sue
cess. It is worth while to notice a
plan which has been tried in New
York of having teachers visit the
parents to enlist their cooperation in
getting the children to attend.
The Public Education Association has
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
Amusements.

National-The Folies Bergere Company,
2:15 and S:15 p. m.
Columbia-"A Million" S:l5 p. m.
Chase's-Amelia Bingham and other po-
lite vaudeville, 2:15 and S:15 D. m.
Casino-Hardeen and other vaudeville.
Cosmos-Continuous vaudeville. to u
p. m.
Academy-"The Traitor" S.15 D. N.
Majestic-'Two Orphans" tonight.
Lyceum-"Kentucky Bellies" 2:15 and
S:15 p. m.
Gayety-.star and Carter Show. 2:li
and Sis p. N.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

cess. They have fve representative at
the national congress, now being held
at Kansas City, and yesterday spe-
cial )coInmittee Of twenty-five was APP
pointed on conservation.
Once more the congregations of st.
Paul's and the Luther Place Memorial
churches are considering the advisable
ity Of consolidating. The rumors seem
to have grown out Of the difficulty OF
selecting = successor to the Rev. DIR.
Douglas, Of the Luther Place Church.
The surgeons, by a simple operation,
think they have transformed a bad
boy, little George Verasso, into a good
one. Now, II they'd do a little success
full carving on the dispositions of the
adult population It would help slme.
Adolph Levy, the Saengerbunds
jester-in-chief. was the guest Of honor
of the society last night. The occasion
was his sixtieth birthday anniversary.
Mr.. Levy received numerous gifts, and
was elected an honorary member Of the
bund.
The Capital can hardly appreciate the
Baltimore excitement over the election
frauds. Nobody votes in the District
except the D. a. RS, the Central
Labor Union, and few conventions
gathered here occasionally.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

Col. Theodore Roosevelt Joins DR..
Wiley in wanting to draw a veil over
the middleman's profits.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

According to the Department Of Agri-
culture, eggs are not always eggs.
Sometimes they are pickles.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

and honest workmen and Just punish
ment to only a few loafers. There are
many better and more just ways to
deal with such characters.
DISGUSTED.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

Why not submit this question Of who
is to do the hanging tc referendum
of the folks who are to be hanged?
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

No wave Of violent protest has yet
rolled over the country against Sena-
tor La Follette's pronouncement that
Solicitor McCabe must go.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

Secretary Fisher needn't think he can
teach Kansas anything about progress
ivism.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
NAVY.

Lieutenant Commander G. c. SWEET,
to Iowa as executive officer.
lieutenant Commander ]. NJ. LUBY, de-
tached command Lamson; to COM
mand Patterson.
LIEUTENANT B. Y. RHODES, detached
Naval Academy; to Baltimore as
Lieutenant A. c. PICKENS, detached
Patterson; to command Lamson.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
TIMELY LETTERS TO THE TIMES MAIL BAG

letter. A however,
tn
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

Tbs NET totaI circulation of The washington
Times DAILY during the month OF gsS AugusSS
was IslO 225, all copies left over ana SI.
being eliminated This number, Wnen u
,idaS bv ~ fine number OF days Of publIca.
tion. shows the net daily average for August
TO have been 4S,527. ,.X,s-
august, 1911, includes Rlu ,1N. Socn..9S' Ok
n Y. wreck extras printed on August d. ~;
Deducting these figures, the average daiy
NET circulation for August is shown 70 nave
been I.S20
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

/ Ensign H. L. SPENCER. detached May
flower; to Idaho.
Midshipman F. C. SHERMAN, detached
Ohio; to Maryland
Chief Carpenter A. d. MOSELEY, to
navy YARD, Norfolk, Va.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

The annual swap Of apartments and
houses is scheduled for Saturday. 1t
is estimated that 1893 Washington
families will move on that day.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
Concert Today
By the q. S. Soldiers Home Band,
This Afternoon at 4 O'clock.
JOHN 8. NJ. ZIMMER1IANN.
Director.

PROGRAM.
March, knights Templars''
Heating
Overture. "The Siege of Rochelle"
Bate
Intermezzo. Dancing Starlight"
GIogau
Selection. "The Bohemian Girp' (by
request) ....:................... Balre
Rag oddity, High Jinks"
Whidder-C Conrad
Excerpts from THE Chocolate Sol
der" .......-.-............ Strauss
Finale. sour Governor"
Zimmerman
"The star-spangied Banner"
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

Secretary Wilson's silence on the WI
ley decision is vociferous.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

is hell" repeated over and over again,
but which is not as bad as its author
evidently intended 1t should be. The
first scene ends with a grand march
Of the internal guards.
Allegorical Pictures
Daring In Conception.
Part is labeled Temptation, 1t
depicts an episode in the life of Rene" :"
a young student who has deserted his
sweetheart, LILY" for the ephemeral
delights Of a company Of the passions
of life. First, Lady Nicotine appears,
with all her perfumed train; next Cham
payne with her delicious liquors; fol-
lowing them the cards and roulette
games, showing Rene the lust for gold.
Last come the temptresses In the form
of voluptuous maidens. who pass before
The Washington times., 1911-09-27

Now for a hot Chamber Of Commerce
election.
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
Nondescript Revue in Three
Views Uncovers Much
Femininity.

There IL not the slightest reason why
anyone should struggle with the pro-
nunciation OF the name, for whatever
You cali 1t, the man or woman 70
whom you are talking will interrupt
you long enough to tell you that you
are wrong. Just call 1t the "Foiies
and omit the last half of the name and
sound the long 30" as though you were
saying foliage" and you will come
pretty near to II. Let II go at that.
That's what the New Workers have
done with the 'Folies Bergere." Tney
have had six soul-stirring months OF
this Folies Berge-e show that is play
Ing In the national Theater this week.
six months during which every tndi-
vidual New Yorker has been engaged
in hanS-to-hand struggle with the
words. And eaca Manhattanite has
given the task up In despair.
The words mean ''frolicsome shepherd
ess," so some one has said. but there
IL not a single soepherdess. frolicsome
or otherwise, IN the piece. There are
plenty of other females, however, some
beautiful, some less beautiful, but all
are billed beautiful by the management.
The Folies Bergere In New York Is
place where men and women go to
eat little and drink q great deal, and
sit at tables that are lighted with pink
shaded candles and sip coffee and liquors
while they look at the show through
the haze of smoke from gold-upped
monogrammed cigarettes. Any woman
can tell you why the candles at the ta-
bles are shaded with pink instead Of
green or purple or violet. but that IL a
secret and has nothing to do with the
show itaelf
The Washington times., 1911-09-27
ARMY.

Second Lieutenant JOHN K. HATCH,
from cavalry arm cd Cavalry to
: Field Artillery on September II, 1911.
Is assigned to the 5th Field Artillery.