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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
A GLOOMY TALE.
Starvation and Death Staring Many in
the Face at Dawson.

Starvation and Death staring Many IN
the Face at Dawson.
Victoria, Oct. 27.-Miners who came
down on the Farallon from Dyea, and
who LETT Dawson City about 40 days
ago, say that the day before they left
Hansen, one Of the managers of the
Alaska Commercial Company arrived
in canone and told of the abandon
ment OF the efforts to get food up the
river. Fully 400 miners at once made
preparations TO start out over the trail,
but the citizens committee refused to
allow them sufficient provisions for
the journey, so, save those who had al
ready started, all will have to remain
and share in the privations at Dawson.
Charles Fries, of Tacoma, who came
out with Bert Woods and Archie
Burns, says that besides the famine a
mysterious disease has broken out
which is carrying off five men daily.
Twenty -four hours after the victim is
attacked he turns black from the waist
to the throat and in two days, in ma
jority of cases, is dead.
On the way over the Dalton trail,
which in many places runs along the
Yukon's bank, Fries party met many
boats bound down. He estimated that
about 800 boats are going down the
river with from four to seven men each.
The Fries party was the last to leave
Dawson. At Five Finger rapids they
fell in with the party headed by Kay
stuart, OF New York, which left five
days before, and caught up with the
party made up of John Fry, F. L. and
J. Trippe and G. Holden, of New
York, with an Indian guide. The
party ran short OF food and for four
days none had any food save an owl
which they shot and some soup made
from rawhide strap which they were
using in packing their goods.
The Faralon brought down about
SEQ, 900 in gold.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT
Ancient Document Found in Recently
Cnearthed Papyri.

Denver, Oct. 27.-Dr. Cobern, pastor
Of Trinity Methodist church, who has
recently returned from England, tells
of wonderful papyri discovered last
January, and gives out information
which is new to the world. This is
that in the logia, which was unearthed
by Messrs. Grennfel and Hunt under
the direction of DR.. Flinders Petre, Of
Oxford university, last January, there
was found beside the notebook leaf
containing what purported to be the
sayings of Jesus Christ, leaf from the
New Testament. The leaf contained
nearly the whole Of the first chapter OF
Matthew, and was written exactly the
same as our Greek testament OF today.
DR.. Cobern says that this is our earl
lest record OF the Bible, and that in the
81 baskets OF papyri that We're taken
out there may be found a copy OF the
scriptures. He also points out what a
blow to infidelism it might be, and
what strengthening Of the Christian
cause. He says there is no doubt OF
the genuineness OF these findings; that
such critics Ms Professor Harmack and
Thompson have passed upon them and
declare that they could not have been
written later than 200 A. D.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
THE NOTE ANSWERED.
Spain Says She Has Done All in Her
Power to End the War.

Madrid, Oct 26.-In the special note
to Minister Woodford, the government
declares that Spain has done all in her
power to end the war in Cuba, and cites
the many sacrifices which have been
made by the nation, the number of
troops sent to Cuba and the reforms
which are carried out on the island,
which are fully described.
The note ends with the statement
that Spain will not admit the right
of any foreign power to interfere in any
of her affairs
FL Tempo publishes with reserve the
an louncement that the reply of the
Spanish government to the United
States, presented to General Woodford,
the American minister at Madrid, de-
clares that, ii the United States does
rot stop the sailing of filibustering ex-
petitions from American ports, Spain
will re-establish the right to search yes.
sells anchoring IN Cuban waters.
FL Liberal thinks a rupture possible
as the result OF negotiations between
Spain and the United States, and
thinks Spain ought to avoid this rup.
ture, SO far as duty and honor permit
but that the government should act in
a spirit of moderation and that the
nation will under no circumstances al.
thorize remuneration OF Span's rights.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE KILLED
Terrible Loss Of Life by Cyclone in the
Philippines.

Madrid, Oct. ga dispatch from
Leyte, Philippine islands, says that
place has been almost devastated by a
cyclone, that many persons have been
killed and that the damage to property
is incalculable.
The cyclone destroyed the towns of
Tagloban and Hermann, on the island
of Leyte, as we'll as several villages.
1t is estimated that 400 persons lost
their lives through the disaster.
Later advices from Manila say the
cyclone occurred on October -, and
added that Carriga and Burga, on the
eastern coast of Leyte, had been wiped
out. and that an immense wave swept
the island. Several hundred natives
persisted at Tagloban. The cyclone
also swept the island of Sammar The
full extent of the catastrophy is not yet
known, but the damage is estimated at
$500, 900 pesetas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
The Alaska Boundary.

Washington, Oct. 27.-It is believed
here that, in view OF the great promi.
nence Alaska has achieved, owing to
the recent gold discoveries, and the i'm
portance of definitely fixing the bound
airy line between our territory and that
OF the Dominion OF Canada, the senate,
when it assemblies in December, will
take early action on the treaty pending
between Great Britain and the United
States and marking off the l4lst rnerid.
ian. This treaty was sent to the SEN
ate almost two years ago.
The work OF adjusting the differ
ences between the countries regarding
the southeastern line has been in prog
ress for two years. In 1898, each gov
eminent appointed a commission to
survey the territory through which this
line runs, and each made the geograph-
ica maps of the country, which were
submitted to the government Decem-
Der 81, 1895. These commissioners,
however, had no power to propose a
settlement. Their work was confined
strictly to furnishing information upon
which subsequent negotiations could
proceed
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
OUTLOOK is BETTER.
spain's New Cuban Policy Is Regarded
With Favor.

Washington. Oct. 27.-Developments
in Cuba within the next 30 days will
definitely determine President Mckin-
ley's attitude upon the Spanish ques-
ton, but he expects no trouble. The
administration looks with favor on
Spain's change OF policy, and believes
the ministry is sincere in its enieavor
to bring about speedy termination OF
the strife in Cuba by granting substan-
tial reforms.
While not fully advised as to SPANS
reply to Secretary Sherman's note,
presented by Minister Woodford in
September, its general character is
known here, and it is not anticipated
by the president that any friction Will
arise between the two countries as re-
suit of the exchange of notes.
The prime object the president had
in view when General Woodford went
to Madrid was bringing about an i'm
proved condition OF affairs in Cuba be-
fore congress reassembled. SPANS re-
ply and her instructions to the new
captain-general OF Cuba will show an
advanced step in that direction.
\ But the administration is more con-
cerned about the rapid change OF policy
than it is about the character of Spain :
reply to Minister Woodford's represent
tations. The government has no reason
to fear that Spain will take AN aggres-
sive stand against the United States.
On the contrary, it is sure OF note
friendly and conci liatOry in tone The
president realizes, however, the danger
Of further agitation by congress and a
further disturbance OF our interests if
something more substantial than these
mere promises OF Spain to grant genu-
inc autonomy cannot b furnished
when the new session begin.
1t can hardly be expected that Gen
eral Blanco within a month after his
arrival will be able to end the war, but
if it can be shown that an advanced
step has been taken in that direction,
President Mckinley may, by forward
ing the correspondence which has pass
ed and calling attention to an improved
condition in Cuba, be able to pacify
congress long enough to give Spain a
chance to thoroughly establish her new
reforms. Hence it appears that the
wording of the presidents forthcoming
message depends mainly upon the i'm
mediate effect OF General Blancos ar
rival in Havana, the promulgation OF
an amnesty proclamation, OF new auton
omist reforms and the abandonment OF
the reconcentra 10 policy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
A BIG EXPEDITION.
Klondjke Party With GAS Horses
Leaves Yakima for Victoria.

North Yakima, Wash, Oct. 2i.-
One of the greatest of the klondlke ex-
peditions vet organized made prellm-
mary start from this city To-Day,
through the shipment of 10 CARLOADS OF
horses, umberins 245 head, ana 20
men, headed by j. ". Cameron. Inc!
90 to Seattle, and will sail tomorro"
ON Victoria by the Bark COLORADO
which has been chartered and espec'
tally fitted for this purpose. rev sup
plies will be taken at Seattle other
than those shipped from Portland, the
main outfitting being done at Victoria
where l25 head of cattle will be loaded.
The expedition is backed by Boston
capital, and the men employed are un-
der one and two-vear contracts. 1hev
will take the Dalton trail, and each
animal other than those To be used Tor
saddle purposes will have an equipment
OF pack saddle and sle'. Even the cat
tie are to be used in the transportation
of supplies. Permanent stations are 10
be established along the trail, and 1t Is
the intention to kill the horses wneh
they are no longer of service for pack
Ing. freeze the meat and, Ivy means OF
sleds, take it to the gold-producing re-
gions, where from 80 cents per pound
upwards is expected to be realized
Forty wagons will also be taken for use
in the first IS miles after leaving
Pyramid harbor, and then bobsleds
will be utilized for transportation over
tho snow and ice.
The men taken from here are mainly
packers, miners and mountaineers, VINO
are insured to all kinds Of hardshlps.
Their contracts specify that they shall
have sleeping-bags. rubber and canvas
clothing, tents and everything necessary
to give them as much comfort as pos
sihe in the region to which they are
going. A provision in the contract OF
many Of them is that they shall be
QUILTED for a years prospecting on
shares. Some think the plans are CHI
mercal, but those who are in charge OF
the expedition are Alaskan pioneers,
who thoroughly understand their bust
ness, and the financial backing is un-
questioned.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
DEATH IN THE GALL
schooner Caspar Wrecked on the
ifornia Coast.

Point Arena. Cal. Oct. 26.-Ihirteeh
seameu, comprising almost the ei''le
crew of the schooner Caspar' "1io
d,owned early this morning by .he
rv,eck Of their vessel. The rocky slo,e
in This vicinity was strewn with wreck
o,,a today. but there was no way Vi
identifying the ship until this evening,
,,.,,a,, t,ro men from shore, who mao
gone out in a small boat to secure any
of the crew who might still De all'e'
nicked up Captain Anfindsen ana sea-
mon Chris Larsen, who had been roat-
mo about on an improvised raft Tor
over II hours.
To his rescuers, Adoiph Peterson ana
Henry Anderson. the captain sald 'iie
bark struck on reef this morning ana
seven minutes later capslzed. men
she timed over, all the crew were
washed overheard. The steamer car
rjed Il men. but from the moment the
accident occurred the captain mas seen
name of his crew except his companion,
Larsen. and has no doubt that the o'her
II have all been lost.
When thrown into the water, ANNA
sen and Larsen by good fortune were
enabled to raft some pieces OF noa'ihg
timber. They succeeded in drawing
the boards together. and chung to the
improvised raft from the time OF the
accident until late this afternoon, while
the storm beat about them, being eA-
nosed to the most fearful gale OF the
season. They had almost succumbed
from cold, exposure and exhaustion
and we're with great difficulty saved by
their rescuers.
The sea has been so high all day that
it has been impossible to launch toat
from shore and even this evening the
two men who went out and accom-
nlished the rescue risked their lives IN
the breakers.
Later in the evening the steamer
Alcazar crused about the scene OF the
wreck. but could find no trace OF the
other seamen.
This is a very dangerous locality fol
shipping, and when vessel Is once
thrown on the rocks she is certain tC
be doomed, and there is little chance
for the escape of her unfortunate crew.
The Caspar sailed from San Francisco
Yesterday for Usal, where she was tc
load lumber for San Francisco. She
was owned by the Caspar Lumber Com
pany, and registered 300 tons.
The drowned are:
Morris Peterson, first mate.
Andrew Anderson, second mate.
George Offerman, chief engineer.
John Kuhn. assistant engineer.
n. G.. Helverson. seaman.
Louis Bruce, seaman.
The cook, name unknown, and five
others whose names are also unknown
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
CERTIFICATES NOT REQUIRED,
Judge Hanford's Ruling as to Wives and
Children of Chinese Merchants.

Seattle, Oct. 25.-Judge Hanford,
OF the federal court, today handed down
a decision in a Chinese case, in which
he holds that the wives and children OF
Chinese merchants doing business in
the United States do not have to have
certificates from the Chinese govern
ment to entitle them to enter this
country. Government officials here say
that, ii the opinion is upheld by the
higher courts, it means that the impor-
tant section of the Chinese exclusion
act which provides that sons and
daughters of Chinese merchants doing
business in this country must secure
certificates from their home government
is no longer the law. United States
District Attorney Brlnker will at once
report to the treasury department Judge
Hanford's ruling, and it is expected
that the attorneygenreal's office will at
once take steps to have the case ap.
pealed to the supreme court.
Treasury agents claim that if the de-
cision holds it will open the gates for a
food Of Orientals. for, if certificates are
not required, any number OF Chinese
can claim to be children Of merchants
in the United States.
Judge Hanford's decision is in direct
opposition to that OF Judge Lacomb be,
of New York.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
Australians kloudike Crazy.

San Francisco, Oct. 26.-Australia
will add its share OF goldhunters to
the klondike region next year. When
the Alameda sailed from Sydney the
offices of the Oceanic Steamship COM
pany were being besieged with miners
anxious to get to the new land OF gold.
Hundreds of letters day were being
received, asking for information about
the land OF glaciers and treasure. A
lengthy circular containing the gen.
eral information that was sought was
prepared and copies of it We're sent to
inquirers.
1t is thought by the officers of the
Alameda that the next steamer will
come to this port crowded with gold.
hunters for the Yukon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

Carson, New, Oct. 27.-The supreme
court reversed the decision awarding
damages against the Western Union
Telegraph Company to the plaintiff
Burns. The latter had urgent business
at Lovelock, and telegraphed a friend
from Grand Junction for money. Re-
ceiving no reply, he attempted to beat
his way on a train, and falling off, was
seriously injured. He then sued the
telegraph company for failing to de-
liver his message, and received judg-
ment, which has just been reversed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

No action has been taken on the APP
preparation for harbor OF refuge at
Port Oxford, the secretary holding that
the demands OF commerce are not suf1l-
Gent to occasion the expenditure.
The simple announcement Is made
that the secretary has not approved the
project at Yaquina, and no estimate Is
made.
1t is stated that the land has not yet
been acquired for the boat railway at
The Dalles. For the same reason,
nothing has been done on the Seattle
ditch.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

New York, Oct. 26.-Two men lost
their lives in fire today on Broadway.
near Ninth. When the bodies were
found, one was in a standing position,
the upper part Of the body being over a
beam. The other was at front VIM
dow, indicating that the man had
struggled to reach air and escape the
flames. The fire was in three-story
brick building, owned by the Sailors
Snug Harbor estate, and occupied by
the laundry OF Gardner & Vail. The
loss is S25. 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

Washington, Oct. 27.-In his last
weekly report to Surgeon-General Wy
man, Sanitary Inspector Drummer, of
the marine hospital service, reports
seven deaths from starvation in Hav-
ana. for the week ended October 7, and
% for the week ended October IA. He
also reports rapid increase in intestinal
diseases, due to contracted food supply,
and estimates that two-fifths of the
total deaths of the city are due to this
cause.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

Simla, Oct. 27.-Official dispatches
from Khangarbur received today state
the advance upon Semagha pass on
both sides, in which the nsuigent
tribes are collecting in great force, and
where furious fighting is expected to
occur, will be resumed tomorrow. The
position taken up by the enemy is of
the strongest description. Tribesmen
are expected to make the most deter
mined resistance to the advance of the
British trOOps
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
DR., NANSEN IN NEW YORK.
rendered a Reception by the American
Geographical Society.


New York, Oct. 30 DR.. Nansen, the
Arctic explorer, arrived tonight on the
steamship Lucania. He was taken off
the steamer at quarantine. He received
an invitation to be present at a recep-
tion rendered by the American Geogra-
phical Society at Chickering hall to-
night. DR.. Nansen was due at the hall
at $3.50 p. m, and arrived 10 minutes
ahead OF time. His entrance was the
signal for the heartiest applause. the
entire audience rising to greet him.
A gold medal was presented to DR..
Nansen from the Geographical Society.
DR.. Nansen replied briefly, thanking
the society for the honor conferred upon
him. He spoke in very fair English.
Lieuteant Peary and Captain D l..
Brainard, of the United States army,
who was one Of the party which held
the record for northern latitudes prior
to the Nansen expedition, also spoke
briefly
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
An 4 ged Soldier.

Valparaiso, Ind, Oct. 26.-Uncle
Charles Decker, the Oldest man in Por.
TOGO, and probably the oldest soldier OF
the late war, is dead. He was 90 years
old. During the war, at that time be-
ing 81 years old, he enlisted in COM
pany |, Nineteenth Indiana cavalry,
serving one year, when lie was dis.
charged for disability.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
A Cold Send.Off for VevIar.

Havana, Oct. 27.-A dispatch to FL
Diario de la Marina from Madrid saw;
that the government has cabled to Gen
eral Weyler strictly prohibiting an,
demonstration on the day of his de.
parture for Spain. and intimating that
If these instructions are not complied
with by him. he will be held strictly
accountable.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
a New Trial for Luetgert,

Chicago, Oct. 26.-State's Attorney
Deneen late this afternoon decided to
put Luetgert on trial for second time
some day next week. New evidence
has been discovered, it is said, relating
to testimony Of three witnesses for the
defense. No arrangement was reached
as to bail
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
Will Demand Duty.

Victoria, Oct. 25.-Hereafter every
pound OF goods not bought in Canada
will have to pay duty before being al
lowed in the Klondike country. The
Canadian government has seen fit to re-
woke the regulation allowing prospec-
tors to take in 100 pounds of goods free
of duty, and customs officers will be
placed on the Stickeen route as we'll AS
at Tagish lake and on the Yukon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
Expects Weyler to Be Obedjent,

New York, Oct. ga special to
the Herald from Madrid says: At the
ministerial council dispatch from
Havana was read, stating that General
Weyler would refuse to relinquish
power before October 80. Your CORE.
spondent was requested to say on be.
half of the cabinet that no credence can
be placed in the dispatch, since, &C.
cording to advices received by the gov.
eminent, the ministry anticipates
nothing but obedience to its orders.
A cattle dealer in Maitland, No., i,
Damo1 Good rc.A,.-~
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

San Francisco, Oct. 25.-The steamer
Alameda, which arrived today, brought
1880. 900 in English sovereigns from
Australia, as part OF the balance of
trade. 1t is the second large shipment
of gold received here within the past
30 days. The money was deposited at
the mint.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

The porte has demanded the recall of
two American missionaries from the
province OF Aleppo, on the pretext that
their mission for the distribution of re.
lief is likely to cause disturbances. The
United States legation has ignored the
demand.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
Killed by Eating WAY Cand,ss

A girl named Alice Weaver died in
the Worcester infirmary. according to
the London Chronicle, after eating wax
candles, which she had taken to i'm.
prove her complexion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

Havana. Oct. 27.-The report that
General Castillo, the ipsurgent leader.
had been killed in an engagement is
confirmed. The body arrived here at
5 o'clock this afternoon. Large crowds
visited the morgue to look at the re.
mains.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

Butte, Mont, Oct. 26.-Adam Fara-
day, an old-time miner here, was
granted divorce from his wife, Ida
Faraday, who is at present in Denver.
This is the seventh action for divorce
between the parties, and they have dis
sipated fortune of 500, 900 in lltiga.
tion over the matter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

New Orleans, Oct 27.-Numerically,
this has been the worst day of the fever
situation here. AS early as I O'Clock
a total of 90 new cases, and there had
been II deaths. This is the highest
number of deaths in single day.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

John Weatbrook, bachelor, farming
1t hve miles north Of Laporte, Ind, and
40 years old, had never seen a railway
carriage or street car until be visited
Michigan City.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

Children should be given only nutri-
tious, easily digested food; never pork
or veal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

Apples, pears and plums when taken
without sugar diminish rather than in.
crease the acidity of the stomach.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28
Sovereigns From Australia.

Swords equal to the best ever made
are still produced at Toledo in Spain.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-10-28

In Japan the locks are placed upon
the jsmb instead OF on the door.