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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-30

1T Is my fondest hope to see my son
hanged" said the mother of Wife Muir
derer Merry, of Chicago. Now how could
it happen that the son of this fond parent
should ever grow up TO be a murderer?
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-30

1t is said that General Grosvenor Is pre-
pairing for a vigorous assault on the civil
service system. General Grosvenor is a
hard hitter, hut he will not make a very
big dent in the civil service system.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-30

The press correspondents who make a
speciality of retiring Secretary Sherman
are taking a longer nap than usual. Mr..
Sherman will presently begin to believe
that he is to hold his job.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-30

The kansus City Weekly journal.
Published Thursdays. 50 cents per year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
SUPERINTENDENT of Schools

If the Republican claim that the new
tariff is going to be such blessing why
under heaven don't they pass it? Why
after they had agreed upon measure
before congess met have they dallied for
months and the end not yet in sight In
the meantime, while they squabbe about
how this trust shall be protected and that
section pacifed, their friends. the trusts.
are rushing in goods from which they
will make fortunes at the expense OF the
government. During April alone the
wool trust imported two years. supply OF
foreign wool, and cargo after cargo OF
sugar is coming to enrich that greatest OF
all the trusts. Gentlemen, the Demo
Gratis have laid no straws in the way Of
action; has the delay been for the benefit
OF the unemployed! or do you intend to
yet change the title OF your pet measure
to ga Bill for the Depletion OF the Reve'
nues, and the Protection Of the Trusts"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the city
council Of the city of Aberdeen will re-
ceive bids until 8 o'clock p. m. OF
June Is, 1897, for the improvement Of
sidewalk on the north side OF Front street
in said city and for such unimproved por.
ton Of sidewalk in Local Improvement
District No. 8; being lots and 2, in
block +, by building 10-foot sidewalk
to conform with sidewalk already built
and in conformity with the established
grade OF said city on said street.
All materials to be furnished by the
bidder, and work completed without de.
lay the whole cost of such improve
ment to be paid for by special warrants
issued against Local Improvement Dis
trict No. 8, in said city.
For greater particulars, reference is
nance No. 1873 OF said city, in relation
thereto. No bid will be considered for a
greater amount than $40, and the coun-
Gil reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
The successful bidder must enter into
contract with said city for said i'm
proveinent.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
good and sufficient bond in the sum Of
800, conditioned that the bidder will
enter into contract with and furnish a
good and sufficient bond to said city for
said improvement, provided he is the
successful bidder.
Given pursuant to statute and direction
of the city council.
Dated at Aberdeen, Wash, June 2, 1897.
GEO. A. BLACK, City Clerk.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

The following are the real estate trans
fers for Chehalis county, Wash, for the
week ending June 5, 1897, furnished
by d. w. Fleet, manager of the Grays
Harbor Abstract Co.:
N w Land & Impr Co to Louis
kleine, lot 2, blk p, Aberdeen. S 225
N w Land & Impr Co to Louis
Kleine, lot 2, blk 81, w & BIS,
add, Aberdeen ........... $50
Sheriff to Columbia Natl Bank Of
Tacoma, lot II, block SO, Aber-
deem ......... .......... 1929
Sheriff to S. d. Crumley, ne4 Of
nw4 sec -, 1877 49,. ....... 1877
VIM Miner to Sherwood & Weather
wax, admrs, the Miner foundry
property at Aberdeen .......... 5000
VIM II Momsen to Wilmot II
Miller, undivided half sec 30 and
nw4 sec 80, 1874 .......... 734
Frederick T Day to Wilmot II
Miller, undivided half sec 80 and
nw4 sec 32, 1874 ........ l
Wilmot II Miller to Hoel H Camp,
undivided half sec 80 and nw14
sec 80, 1874 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
U S to Oscar O'Connell, e1s Of nw4
and lots and 2, sec 80, 1S-4.... Pat
u to Geo l Keef, ne14 sec 80,
1874. .............. Fat
U S to John f Sullivan, e}s of
sw14 and lots 3 and 4, sec 30,
| 1874. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Pat
U S to Adelbert NJ Lee, seI sec 30,
| 1874 ........... ....... Pat
U $ to Ernest Niehoff, nwl4 sec 80.
1874 Pat
o l. Grain to Fred Carlson, VIZ
of nw4 Of seh and VIZ of sw1a
OF nell sec "a, 1879 ....... 400
Sarah Abel to T Il Foreman,
lots 5, 6, Is and IA, blk 10, Eu-
reka add, Elma ............ 20
Clara f Martin to Adelaide M
Herdman, lot 8, blk 81, West.
port Beach ...... .......... 26O
Pacific Land Co to A J Kroenert,
lot 4, blk s, Pac Land Co.'S add,
| Aberdeen go. ............. ~
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
Notice.


Notice is hereby given that the CITY
council Of the city Of Aberdeen will re-
ceive bids until o'clock p. IN. OF
June 16, 1897, for the improvement of
F street, from Heron street to the dock
Of G.. E. Burrows & Co. in the city OF
Aberdeen, WASH, by the planking Of
the same as provided for in ordinance
No. 1873; specifications to be of sound fir
lumber not less than six inches wide,
and that bidder is required 10 designate
price per lineal foot, and that whole
amount not to exceed $250.00; and that
ends of planks be cut to a line and
beveled to inch at an angle of As de-
grees.
All materials to be furnished by the
bidder, and work completed without de-
lay; the whole cost OF such improve
ment to be paid for by special warrants
issued against Local improvement Dis
trict No. II in said city.
For greater particulars, reference is
hereby made to the provisions of Ordi-
nance No. 1873 of said city, in'relation
thereto. No bid will be considered for a
greater amount than $3.50, and the coun-
CT! reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
The successful bidder must enter into
a contract with said city for said inn
prOvement.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
good and sufficient bond IN the sum OF
800, conditioned that the bidder will
enter into contract with and furnish a
good and sufficient bond to said city for
said improvement, provided he is the
successful bidder.
Given pursuant to statute and direction
of the city council.
Dated at Aberdeen, Wash, June 2, 1897.
Gro. A. BLACK, City Clerk.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucuous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system.In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. It is taken internally. and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials, free. L@Sold by Drug
gists, price 75c. per bottle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
UGH ON THE LAWYERS.

bcial to the Tacoma Ledger from
IA says:
Prnor Rogers has received a num-
kilograms from some OF the eastern
asking for an opinion of the Ur-
Pnching. He replied: "Lynchings
because the people have lost conf
I'm the execution OF the law. These
steps are not taken in Canada,
III is said the law is executed to the
The lawyers themselves are to
TOR outbreaks like that at Urbana.
lem when they intend to reform. ~
Dvernor refused to express an opin-
J to whether lynching were ever
able.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
RESOLUTION.
State of Washington

State OF Washington
County of Chehalis, IS.
City Of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen, said county and state.
Whereas, 1t appears to the City Coun-
Gil Of said city, that SD" street from the
southerly line of First street to Randall
street in said CITY is in need Of improve
ment: and,
Whereas, 1t is the opinion OF the said
City Council that said sd" street, be-
tween the points above stated, should be
improved by the building OF plank
road way thereon, in the ordinary way,
above tide water, and on an established
grade, OF the width OF sixteen feet in fine
center OF the said street: and,
Whereas, 1t appears to the said City
Council that the costs of such improve
ment, exclusive of street crossings,
should not exceed the sum OF 1926, and
embracing said crossings, the total cost
should not exceed the sum OF $500; and.
Whereas, 1t appears to the said City
Council that the costs and expense OF
the said improvement, when made, ex-
cept street crossings. or Intersections,
should be assessed against the abutting
property or lots on said I'D" street be-
tween the points designated, now, there
fore, be it
Resolved, By the City Council OF the
city OF Aberdeen, in session assembled,
that it is the intention OF the said City
Council to improve said 80" street from
the southerly line OF First street to Ran
dali street in said city by the building
thereon, or in, OF plank road or high
way, in the ordinary way. OF the width
OF sixteen feet in the center OF said street,
such planking to be built upon grade
to conform with, and to be established
by said city prior to the commencement
Of said improvement; and be it further
Resolved, That the costs and expense
of said improvement, except street
crossings, when made, and improvement
completed, be assessed against the prop.
erty or lots in said city abutting upon
said cd" street, and upon each side
thereof, between the points above desig
mated. Provided, however, that the
total cost of the said improvement shall
not exceed the sum $3.50.
That the property or lots to be assessed
as aforesaid shall be embraced in one
improvement district, and that such dis
trict shall contain the following de
scribed property, to-wit:
Lots Z and 8, block 2S, and lots l, 7
and s, block 20, in frances addition t.
the City of Aberdeen, and all the un
plated portion of land lying and abut
ting upon the easterly and westerly sides
OF "D' street, from the southerly line 0
Fist street to the northerly line of Sec
ond street.
That June 10th be and the same il
designated as the time in which protests
against the proposed improvement ma,
be made.
Passed and approved this the I'd da,
OF June, 1897.
Attest: L, l.. MALEy.
GEO. A. BL..cK, City Clerk. Mayo
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
ARGUMENTS PRO AND CON.

The following from the Cathlamet Ga.
zette is the best presentation of both sides
OF the free text book question we have
seem and we accordingly give space to it
EDITOR GAZETTE: The law at present
taxes man for school books according
20 the number of pupils he sends to
school, while by the contemplated change
the patron would contribute to general
fund for books according to his substance
This is what it amounts to, when sifted
down.
l believe if the free text book system
was adopted the pupils would be more
literally supplied with books, which
would materially aid the teacher. Here.
in short form, are the arguments for and
against free text books:
l. Free text books make the schools
really free.
2. With free books the work may pro-
coed promptly at the opening OF school.
3. Free books increase attendance.
4. 1t makes books cheaper.
5. 1t trains pupils to appreciate and
care for public property.
6. 1t prolongs the school life of very
many pupils.
I. 1t solves the problem of the uni
formity OF text books.
8. 1t removes class distinction. The
rich and the poor pupil have the same
books.
The arguments against it are
l. Pupils do not care for the books as
they would their own.
2. 1t cutivates spirit Of dependence.
3. 1t deprives Of the pleasure OF owner
ship.
4. 1t diminishes the family library.
5. 1t spreads contagious diseases.
6. Free books tend toward socialism.
We must modify these arguments to
meet existing circumstances, and act &C.
cordingly. While benefit in some dis
tricts, it might work an injury in others.
By the last biennial report of the super
intendent of public instruction the testi-
mony OF those states and cities that have
tried the system is overwhelmingly in it's
favor J. G. Ross,
Superintendent of Schools.
Let the voters decide for themselves.
1t may be true that but few have asked
the district to supply their children with
books, but that does not prove there may
not have been dozens who through pride
refused to ask, preferring to keep their
children out
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

the meeting of the state central
plttee, to be held in Spokane next
Fay, a declaration for plain Jeffer-
u Democracy will doubtless be
but that the committee will de-
the Republicans by a TRADE against
Tree silver organization is beyond
Pm or sense. Bimetallism is a cardi-
Flnciple CT Democracy, and any man,
(her known as Populist, Silver Re-
'can, or by whatsoever name, who
yves in this principle is a Democrat to
extent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
manager OF Big Honolulu COMPANY
huys Lot OF Grays arbor Lumber.

manager OF a Big Honolulu Companv
Buys Lot Of Grays Harbor Lumber
Tuesday afternoons train brought to
Aberdeen the first representative of a
iofeign lumber company that has ever
visited Grays harbor, Mr.. Lee Chu,
manager OF the Oahu Lumber and Build
ing Company, one Of the largest and
strongest lumber firms in Honolulu. He
Is bright, shrewd business man.
speaks the English language perfectly
and writes hand like copper plate en-
craving.
In an interview with the HERALD man
Mr.. Lee Cha stated that his company
had been buying from Port Hadlock and
other Puget sound mills, but that he had
heard OF the Grays harbor lumber and
determined to visit the harbor before
placing his orders for the coming year,
and while here did place large order
with Wilson Bros. & Co., the first cargo
OF which will be shipped as soon as
possible
Asked in regard TO the annexation of
the islands to the United States Lee Chu
said the English and part of the German
residents were opposed to it; while of
the rest some wanted annexation and
some "A protectorate. AS for himself, he
favored protectorate, as contact labor
could then be used as now. Business on
the islands is fairly good, although some
what affected by the fact that Spreckels
is now shipping his sugar to New York
instead of San Francisco, which raises
charters from this coast to the islands
because vessels are largely compelled to
return in ballast, where heretofore they
had had return cargo Of sugar.
Lee Chu is accompanied by G. f.
Merrifield, Connecticut Yankee, Of the
California Feed Co., Honolulu, man
we'll informed in Hawaiian affairs. They
left Honolulu April Z, and since then
have crossed the continent, visited WASH
ington, New York and other eastern
points, and spent few days on the
Sound before coming here. This was
Lee Chu's first visit to the United States,
AID he was much impressed with its
greatness. They left for Portland yester-
day morning.
While here they were the guests OF
DR.. Lycan. at the Aberdeen Hotel. The
doctor had known Lee Chu while he
| lived in Honolulu, and the visit was a
very happy occasion for him. Lee Chu
once engaged in the newspaper business,
and he gave we scribe cordial invitation
to visit Honolulu, which he hopes some
day to take advantage OF.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
br Of the City OF Aberdeen
EXEMPTIONS.

ipgtonian last week contained
upon the subject of taxes
ions. 1t we'll says that it is
most intricate problems OF
and that its proper adjust
ZEN most perplexing to states
inuing it says:
eve that if an honest valuation
Re wealth OF every man could
il the personal property OF
klth, corporations and private
could be assessed as fairly as
late holdings can, that the tax
b light and so evenly distrib-
livery state in the Union would
exemptions. But such a de-
calls for honest assessors, and
managers for these great ag-
Of wealth. a thing oftener de-
discovered"
he condition suggested in the
ins, however, the need of taxes
V away with, for then will have
millennium. The wealth OF the
consists OF his few household
perhaps an humble home. all
has been gained by self-denial
and family, and all Of which
b sight of the assessor. The
te puts his stocks and bonds out
land laughs at the efforts Of the
i to find them. 1t is to equalize
hlities thus produced that ex.
are resorted to, and notwith.
it is a fact that many honest
|st all Of their personally, yet il
h question whether there still is
nuch Of such property Illegal,
axati0n as would legally If the
IN law passed by the last legisla'
the law OF all the states.
xemption will cause Il greater
n Of the taxes to be paid by the
would If no exemption existed.
her hand the hiding of their
y the rich causes an unjust pro-
} be paid by the poor. Legisla'
to deal with existing
S, and only by a liberal exemp'
he burden OF taxation be equal
such exemption the rich obtain
enetit, while the poor, for lack Of
3 the amount exempted, derive
rtial benefit. The man who
tut the increase of his taxes be-
, poor seek a small exemption
'st see that his own property is
and then get after the rich who
millions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
U. S. Land Office
OLYMPIA, Wash. June 3, 1897.

OIIHyP11, WHslI., JuIIe ., Io71'
To whom it may concern Notice is
this day given that the plat of Township
"a north, Range II west, w. M, has
been received from the Office OF United
States Surveyor General, and that said
plat will be placed on file in this Office
OH Tuesday, July 6, 1897, at 8 O'Clock
a. M, from and after which date applica-
tons for lands in said township will be
received. JESSE +. MURPHY,
Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

ponld the ministerial crisis in Spain
in Cuban independence, the sup
sion Of the belligerency resolution by
Reed would give the Mckinley adj
lstration great cclat. But there is no
pity Of such result; Spain will not
[cede more than few minor reforms
|ess compelled to.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

DIR. Bell is dreadfully fearful that text
books belonging to the district will carry
more contagious diseases than those be-
longing to individuals, and imagines that
the lids of the latter will grasp with a
firmer grip the contagion as it seeks to
cross the aisle than those OF the former.
Pupils with contagious diseases are usu'
ally kept at home.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

The youth vino attempted to get re-
venge upon Prof. S. II. Webster OF the
Pullman agricultural college, by explod-
ing bomb at the door of his room, must
have the character OF total depravity we'll
developed. The walls, ceilings and floors
OF the first and second stories were badly
shaftered.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

"They are dandies," said Thos. Bow
ers, OF the Crochet, Texas, Enterprise,
while writing about DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, famous little pills for sick
headache and disorders of the stomach
and liver. Evans Drug Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

The way Gear Reed squelches Dude
Lewis is by reversing his own decisions
while speaker Of the house during the
Fifty.third congress, and by overriding
the manual of the present congress. Most
anv one could afford to be squelched thai
Way.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
New Castles Tin Mills.

1t does not seem to be generally
known that New Castle, Pa, has the
largest tin plate mill in the world. Yet
that is the fact 1t has % mills. The
nearest one 10 it is in Swansea, Wales,
which has 18 mills.-Philadelphia
Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Olympia, Wash,
Nav Is. 1897.

May Is, 1897
To the NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY:
and all whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim, and
the Superior Court of Chehals county WASH
ington, at Montesano WASH, on Saturday, July
3, 1897, viz
JOSEPH S. INGRAM,
OF Aberdeen, Wash, Hid. Entry No 1882 for the
Lots ana 4, and East u of Southwest "A of
Section II, in Township 16, North OF Range
10 West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz: Marion Sanford, Thomas c.
Bundy, George Woodruff, John c. Smith, all of
Aberdeen, Wash.
JESSE F. MURPHY, Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

The administration has been waiting
for Dr. Calhoun's report Oh Cuba. Dr
Calhoun has returned but says he merely
acted as counsel to General Lee and VII
make no report. What will the mex
excuse be for inaction?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10
COUNTY ITEMS.
FROM JOHNS RIVER.

Miss Eva VOORHEES, is visiting her Sis
ter, Mrs. Richmond, at North Cove, and
expects to be gone one week.
Mrs. Joseph Brown left on Monday for
Yamhill county, Oregon, where she will
visit at her old home and among relatives
during the summer.
Messrs. Jack Smith, Walter Blooming
dale, Ike Cameron and Joseph Brown are
putting in shingle bolts on the Phillips
claim, using the fume that was put in
by the defunct McDougall, Fox & Nc
Nally Co., which dissolved partnership
and left several lawsuits for the creditors
share of the assets.
Mis-. Dryer, daughter Of Mr.. Ruben
Atwood, left for Topeka, Kansas, few
days ago. Mr. Dryer was employed in
the state printing Office at Olympia last
winter, and has been promised employ
ment by the state printer OF Kansas
Their friends here regret their departure,
but wish them much success.
We regret very much to chronicle the
total destruction by fire, last Sunday, OF
the home of our esteemed neighbor, Mr..
Albert Phillips. 1t seems that some OF
the younger children were playing in an
upstairs room and in some way ignited a
match. The fire caught and spread
rapidly. The organ, sewing machine, a
large desk and few smaller things were
saved, but all the bedding, clothing,
dishes and general household goods, with
the exceptions mentioned, were totally
destroyed. Mr.. Phillips house was a
large two-story building, made OF lumber
at great expense, few years ago. II
was we'll furnished, and had all the
Accommodations of life OF industry stored
in it. 1t is heavy loss, and Mr.
Phillips has more than the mere SYM
pathy of his kind neighbors, because
thew intend to all work and Immediately
construct him new house. That is the
kind of sympathy that is worth some
thing. The family is staying temporarily
with Jacob Phillips. There was no in
surance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

Through tickets TO Japan ana China via
Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steamship Co.
call on write
o. F. SHAUL, Agent, Aberdeen.
A. D. CHARLTON, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, $50 Morrison street. corner Third, Port
land. Ore.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-06-10

The voters OF Port Angeles will vote in
favor of free text books at the school
election, merely as matter of form, that
cnterprising district having furnished the
books in the past now have them on
hand