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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

African elephants can climb mountains
with remarkable ease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

AUC1ION aALED>-INseRe Oavs.
WHEN REAL ESTATE Is soJ.D III,
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT cAI'sns
OAR YEAR ARE IT, BE PAID psr
RATA BIZ THE VENDOR AND Ti1s
vENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
~ ROCERY WAGON, GOAT WITH
" CART AND HARNESS. CARPETS, RUGS.

MATING, FURNITURE, &c, AT
AUCTION.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
TWO KILLED.. FIVE HURT.
Storm In New York Blew Down
Bridge Superstructure,

New York, Sept. 9.-The first gust
of wind that preceded the thunderstorm
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon blew
down the heavy iron superstructure OF
the new pier No. so at the foot OF West
Twelfth street, killing two men and in.
juring nine others. There We're &c
men at work on the superstructure
when it ioll in on them.
Those killed are: John Leonard.
iron worker. died at New York hos.
pital. Samuel Patterson, died on the
dock.
OF the $50 men who were at work on
the structure at the time Of the acci.
dent, all have been accounted for.
The new pier Is 500 feet long, and is
being erected by the Wilson eamship
Company. The heavy iron beams and
girders were up and the iron roof was
on. When the storm loomed W from
the southwest, tremendous blast OF
wind rushed in under the superstruc-
ture and fairly lifting it from the pier
allowed it to drop again in a mass OF
twisted and gnarled debris, burying the
men under II.
During the lull that interviewed be-
tween the first roar OF the wind and the
sharp metallic creakinss Of the twisted
and fiven iron could he heard the phi.
full cries aud means of the wounded.
The uninjurel made rush for the
shore end OF the pier and huddled to-.
gether, trem bling with fear in the large
shed OF the time-keeper there, leaving
their fellow.workmen crying piteously
for help, lying under the mass OF twist
el iron, all Ct them too badly frightened
to assist in rescuing the injured men.
An alarm If fire was sent in, and
soon brought out two COMPANIES OF fire.
men, who went TO work 10 rescue those
under the debris
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
NEEDED N THE ARMY
All State Troops Cannot Be
Mustered Out.
ARE REQUIRED N OUR COLONIES
The Presidents Reply 20 several Gov
ernor--About ne Hundred Thou
sand 70 BE Mustered Out

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-La.e in the
day the following was given out at the
war department:
In response TO the request Of the
governors Of some OF the states foI the
muster-out OF their entire volunteer
force, the president replied in SUB
stance, as follows;
" Answering your teiegraphic re-
quest for the muster-out OF your reei-
uents, have already determined that
100, 600 Of the volunteers shall lie mus.
tered ont OF the service. This Is be-
cause, IN my Judgment, that mum Der
can be spared. About loo, 200 will
remain, as the government now Re-
quires il Cuba. Porto Rico and the
PHILIPPINES larger army than the
regular military establishment affords.
The muster-out, like the muster-in,
will be o. nearly as possible according
70 the population OF the several states.
The suggestion 70 muster-Out all OF the
volunteers IRON your state cannot,
therefore. be entertained. The secre.
tary OF war has already inquired Of the
governors of the several states what
regiment. in their Judgment can, with
the least Inconvenience, remain in the
service. Their advices will, 50 Jar as ]
am concerned, if consistent with the
public interest, be com piled with. "
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
BY SHEER NECESSITY.
spain was Compelled to sue FOR Peace
Text OF the Negotiations.

London, sept. 10. -Accorlinc TO the
Madrid cores pondent vi the Times. the
following IS The test of the negotiations
OF the government to conclude peace:
The reverses suffered ~ our army
IN the unequal struggle TO which We
were driven in order 10 defend the honor
Of the nation and maintain its rights.
deprived Us, at an early stage, Of tie
elements required for continuing the
war. The bravery Of our soldiers and
sailors proved Insufficient, as did the
calm attitude Of the nation. ever ready
to shed it blood and sacrifice resource
tor the honor OF the Spanish flag.
Separated ~ wide seas from the
territories It was our object to protect,
and these territories being closely block.
AIDED, so that our few remaining ships
could not reach them, her majesty's
government has been compelled to al.
mi. the bitter truth, tha, an end must
be put 70 the war
The sense Of responsibility entailed
by the preliminary peace Negotiations
had weighed heavily on the govern
ment Notwithstanding i. fully appie-
clated its duty towards the country.
the government has had 10 consent 10
these preliminary negotiations and &c
bow to the cruel sacrifices imposed by
sheer necessity.
For this reason, and because peace
must be purchased al the cost Of cession
OF territory and the Abandonment OF
sovereign rights, the government has
thought it expedient to sound the cortes
tefOre concluding the treaty, the ratiti.
cation Of which will be duly notified
to both chambers in accordance with
constitutional law. "
The government, whose moderate
language will not be found fault with
by the representatives Of the nations,
limits itself to submitting TO the cortes
the following bill, whose only article
il:
The government Is authorized &c
renounce rights OF sovereignty and u
ce1e territory in the Spanish colonies
in accordance with the peace prelin.in-
aries agreed upon with the governme
Of the United States Of America. -
Tie Times correspondent says the
bill is signed by all the ministers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
THE RIOT AT GAMBIA.


inst. gator.
London, Sept. l9.-The correspond.
ent OF the London STANDARD, telegraph.
Ing Thursday from The BRITISH battle.
ship Camperiown, of Gambia, says:
The refugees tell CHASTITY stories OF
massacres. They report tina, no fewer
than 700 Christians are missing. SEW.
erai attempts Were made last night 10
set on fire the Offices Of the Eastern
telegraph COMPANY. l. has been as.
certainei that all the houses overlook
ing the British camp were loop.holei
for rifle fire and uarricaled. This
shows clearly that tie outbreak was
precQncocte1.
The behavior and attitude Of the
Turkish troops have been and still are
inexplicahle. Without going 50 Jar as
to assert that they took part in the at.
tack on our troops-though many PEG.
Pile are ready to affirm that they actual.
~ saw the sultan- soldiers firing on
our solders-it is impossible to con.
tradict the positive fact that they made
no attempt to render assistance.
EVERY AL!IelldU sur : ~ VI VI l!le lutiS-
sacIe swears that the butchery was
mostly the work O.; Turkish soldiers,
who first robbed and then slew their
victims.
Edhem Pasha is the man who ought
to be held primarily responsible, Had
he wished to prevent bloodshe1 he
would most certainly Lave done 50.
Not till the British troops under Col
onel Reid had been fighting hard for
four hours did EIhen, with his Turk.
ish soldiers, arrive upon the scene. He
then had the eifrontry to say that be
had only just heard that the British
troops we've being attacked by thou
sands OF bashi-bazouks. 1t is needless
to comment on their hrazen.faced ex.
cuse. 1t is enough to say that Edhem
Pasha must have known what was hap
pening from the moment the first shot
was fred, if, indeed, be did not ar.
range the plot himself.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
PECk'S NEW PLAN.
school superintendent TO Assist in Sc
curing Lafayette Monument

Chicago, Sept. 9.-By direction o.
Commissioner. General Peck, Robert j.
Thompson. secretary OF the Lafayette
monument commission. has appointed
the superintendent of education Of all
the states and territories upon an hon
orary advisory committee OF the monu-
ment association. His letter of ap.
pointment in part is as follows:
1T is proposed that in raising the
Lafayette monument fund, that the
schools of America be utilized as the
agency for reaching the people and pro.
curing the contributions, and to this
end | urgently request that you ask, as
early as convenient, that the teachers
and officers of your schools, colleges and
universities (public and parochiaD.
recognize October 10, the date OF the
fall OF Yorktown, TO which Lafayette
contributed so largely, as Lafayette day,
and that they devote a part OF the day
mentioned TO a relation of the historic
events pertaining to Lafayette and the
sarly days OF the republic.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
PROCEEDINGS


Manila, Sept. II. Recruiting agents
Of the insurgents are causing further
trouble. They have been impresslng
empioves Of foreign residents includ-
Inv those If the British consul, and
several iorci- ners have complained that
native grooms are taking their employ
er-' horses and joining the insurgents.
American army cLaplains have lnsu-
tutei Protestant services III private
buildings. Such services We're never
previously held in the history Of the
Philippines.
IL conformity with the new regula-
tious. most Of the Spanish steamers are
taking American registry. The native
crew. refuse to serve under spanish
officers. and the insurgents demand
mat the American authorities employ
no ~pauiarGs in any capacity whatever.
The insurgents continue divided be-
tween those who advocate absolute IN
DEPENDENCE and those who favor an
American protectorate.
The British cruiser Powerful arrived
TODAY and sauted Admiral Dewey.
General otis responded from the Utah
hattery in the citadel. 1t was the first
salute since the surrender.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
Must Give Cp Arm \.

Washington, Sept 9.-The muster
ing out Of the volunteers will be fol.
lowed by vexatons and troubles for
officers Of the regular army and fol-
many of the volunteers themselves
This Is due TO misapprehension on
the part OF some OF the officers OF the
volunteer organizations respecting the
property Of the government. which they
have In their possession. The govern
nent will require that every article be
accounted ioI. Every officer or man IL
the volunteer service who has charge
Of division property will have 70 &C.
count for 1t before he can be mustered
out and paid.
1t is the intention o! the war depart.
ment again to supply the states wher
the guns and arms are accounted for,
but in order TO keep straight account
in the department records, it Is ueces.
saly 70 have them first returned 70 the
department. The same is true Of other
government prOp9Ity.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15

Berlin, Sept. l0.-A painful scandal
has arisen in one Of the regiments of
the Dragon guards. where the officers
have been playing baccarat for high
stakes of late. Prince Albert OF Sake
Coburg lost go, 600 and Lieutenant
Goetz his entire fortune at one sitting.
A quarrel arose between the latter and
another officer which led TO chal-
lence. The colonel OF the regiment re-
ported the matter to the emperor An.
rered by the disregard OF his prohibi-
ton of gambling. Emperor William
summoned Prince Albert to his pres
ence and ordered him to take leave OF
absence until September 30. The
other two officers were cashiered.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
ro-,ners PRAYING for Rain.

Astoria, Sept. 0.-There is one very
remarkable situation in Clatsop county
at the present time. The farmers are
actually praying for rain. Usually the
nravers are for sunshine. but the bot
weather Of the past week has dried up
the ground and interfered seriously
with pasturage. Forest fires have
caused much damage, and unless there
is rain within the next few days, they
NAV spread to dangerous proportions.
Indications tonight promise rain cor to-
morrow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
WIN Enter the Cuban Field.

New York, sept. a.-Articles Of in
corporation Of the American Indies
Company, with capital Of SIS, 000.-
600, have been filed with the secretary
Of state OF New Jersey. at Trenton.
The incorporators are; Thomas Dolan,
P. a. B. Widdener and ". l. Elkins,
Of Philadelphia Thomas F. Ryan,
Frederick p Olcott. Anthony N.
Brady, r. A. 5. Smith, Henry D.
MacMahon, J. y. Coballis, Guillermo
lie Salde, NJ. P. Booth and II. G.
Runkel
Henry D. MACEDONIA. secretary Of
the com pany, said:
The company has been organized
for the purpose Of taking advantage of
the extraordinary economic .ransforina-
ton now at work in Cuba and Porto
Rico. 1t intends 10 renovate old en-
terprises and create new ones in these
prodisously iich islands, and to that
end has secured the cooperation of
conservative men Of wealth and enter
prise"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15

Spain's Exorbitant Demand May Not
Be Complied With.

Washington, Sept. l0.-The order
directing the payment OF the Spanish
duty on rations carried by the Comal
to Havana for the starving inhabitants
OF Cuba has been held up, pending fur
Their information on the subject. In
answer to cable message as to what
the duty would be, a reply stated that
it would be, according to the Spanish
rates, $50, 600 in gold. No agent Of
the United States government has any
money on hand at Havana. and it may
be that the United States government
will take different course than that
decided upon last evening.
BIZ the terms Of the protocol. Spain
re!inquishes her right to Cuba, and the
United States government may decide
that it will not pay duties on such car.
goes as are sent in the Comal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
Government Is Isolated.

Madrid, Sept. 10. -Newspapers as.
sert that the government is surprised
and chagrined at the attitude of the
conservatives Of the chamber, which
indicates that the government is iso-
lated on questions oi,such magnitude as
the conclusion Of the peace treaty.
Continuing, the papers express the
opinion that this foreshalows the down
fall Of the ministry. The chamber did
not meet today. The cabinet this
morning decided to take the most strln-
gent measures 70 prevent the publica-
ton Of the proceedings of the cortes,
and to provide for a censorship OF tele.
graphic DISPATCHES.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
To Further Our Trade.

Chicago, Sept 10. AT a meeting Of
the directors OF the Illinois Manufactur-
ing Association, the plans for the in
formal conference regarding the treaty
OF peace with spain at the Union
League Club, Thursday evening, Sep
tember 30, We're practically completed.
Tie purpose OF the conference is to as.
certain the feelin. among representa-
tive manufacturers and business men
ii Illinois on the question as to what
position this government ought TO take
for the furtherance and development OF
its trade and commerce in the forma-
ton OF the treaty OF peace about to be
taken up by the peace commission. II
is said similar meetings will follow in
Dther states.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
To Encourage Manila Hemp Trade.

Washington. Sept. 9.-The imposi.
ton OF import and export duties on
hemp brought into and exported from
Manila and from ana to other ports in
the PHILIPPINES still under Spanish
control has been found to work great
hardship 70 dealers and almost to ruin
business. In view of this fact, the
treasury officials have recommended TO
the war department, which exercises
control over the collection of duties in
the Philippines. that on exports Of
hemp the import duties be refunded,
thus making but one duty charge.
The suggestion also has been made to
war department officials that the inter
iiction which prohibited the clearance
Of vessels from Manila to other ports in
the Philippines be removed. Now that
the war is over, it is felt there Is no
further necessity for this prohibition.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
WEST INDIES TRADE.
Government Alters Cuba and Porto
Rico Tariff.

Washington, sept. 9.--Some changes
the Cuban ami Porto Rican tariff
a:es have teen approved ly the presi-
lent and cabiei 70 the Unite States
officers q tluse islands. III the former
.a:es on both islands the importation Of
}leomargarine and such products WAS
9loniUted; under TIE new arrange
nents il will be admitted at the same
:ate as butter.
Another change was male in the ad
nini-;rative features Of the Cuban tar
=. There was provision that when
goods We're brought in and not entered
ior duty Within 40 days the officer IL
chalge could seize ami dispose Of them
Al public sale. Under the new provis-
IONS the 90 days may II extended 10 six
months, in the discretion If the officer
in charge.
The government Is loing what it can
to facilitate the operations Of trade in
the Cuban and Porto Rican ports that
come into the possession OF the United
states The Department has been adj
cised by representatives. II large COM
merciai houses IL New York that
bonded warehouses are badly needed
Santiago. ana that the absence OF these
facilities is doing much TO prevent COM
merce from resunins Oh American
Trade.
Acting under the a4vices Of the sec
rotary, Acting Secretary Meiklelohn
sent the following kilograms under
iate Of Septeu Der s;
'Commanjin: General, Santiago:
You are authorized t. lease a building
for The storage OF imported merchandise
now entered at the custom-house upon
which duties may be paid at any time
within 80 days after importation, pro-
cided in paragraph II customs regula-
tons. Storage to Re at the sole risk OF
the importers and every expense con
uec,ej herewith
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15

Boston, Sept, 3, Amid the greatest
enthusiasm from thousands. both ahoat
and ashore, feet Of nine warships.
fresh from hard fighting in Cuba, led
by the stately Massachusetts, sailed uI
the narbor this afternoon and dropped
anchor of the wharves, salutes only be.
ing fired in honor OF Commodore Howl.
son, OF the navy-yard. and as Governo,
Wolcott left for the shore. Tonight
the officers came ashore, and with Gov.
eruor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy hello
a well.attended reception in Faneuii
hall, while the feet. with the assist
ance Of lively thunder storm, Lighted
up the harbor with their searchlights.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
Premature Blast Cost Three Lives.

Brooklyn, B. c., Sept. l0.-Three
men were hurled into eternity in the
twinkling of an eye today. The dis
aster occurred on the line of construc-
ton Of the Robson Penticton branch OF
the Canadian Pacific. BY premature
blast, John Kinnear, Oscar Anderson
and Tom Landau were hurled far
down the mountain side and killed.
Two blasts were being prepared, one Of
eight kegs and the other Of 20 kegs.
In the loading OF the second, after ~
kegs had been put in, the hole became
stopped. Landau used an iron spoon
to clear the opening, and instantly the
blast went of.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
GAVE THE PRESIDENT A FLAG
Spanish Colors Captured by the Amer
leans in Porto Rico.

Washington, Sept l0.-By direction
Of General Miles, President Mckinley
has been presented with a Spanish fac
which was captured by American troops
at Coaino, Porto Rico. 1t was taken
from the barracks at Coamo by the Six.
teenth Pennsylvania volunteers, TO-.
eether with 200 Spanish prisoners, who
We're endeavoring to retreat.
Colonel Biddle, who was accompa.
MED by Captain Harry Alvin Hall, Of
the Sixteenth Pennsylvania infantry,
made the presentation speech. The
president. in reply, compllmented the
American troops on their courage and
soldier!y conduct throughout the cam.
paign.
When the committee left the White
House the flag was sen, to the adjutant.
generals Office, where it will remain
until it is put on exhibition, probably
at the national museum.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
Disappointed Yukoners.

Vancouver, B. c.. Sept. l0.-With
eight disappointed miners and nc gold.
the little steamer Fastnet arrived this
morning from St. M!chaels. She had
aboard the crew Of the wrecked river
steamer Stickeen Chief, and J. A.
Mara, ex-memb Der of parliament, owner
of the Inflated sternvheeleI Mara. The
Garonne arrived safely at St. Michaels
with her tow, the Reindeer, but near
Cnimak pass lost barge owned by a
Seattle firm.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
GAMBIA WAS SHELLED.
Renewal of the Fighting in the City
of Crete,

Athens, Sept. at is reported that
the BON bardment was renewed at Can.
Tia and that the port mas been seriously
damaged. The foreign walshlps have
landed sailors TO reinforce the British
garrison and pumps have been landed
to assist in quenchng the flames.
According to kilograms from Gambia.
it is estimated that % British were
killed and as wounded yesterday. Sew.
eral Christian families have sought
refuge Oh the warships. Many corpses
are lying in the streets Of Gambia. In
one case, whole family was killed.
The Italian consulate is also reported
burned.
\ Russian varship left the Piraeus
hurrieily for Crete today, carrying the
Russian consul, ". Troljanski.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15

loiS' Sept. l2. r. G. Dun &;
sAiy review Of trade says; The
II business is larger than it
oeen' Investors across the
Ns caught the cue, and their
OF American bonds and
H, ~ been heavy for several
wheat has been about cent
p'spot, with Western receipts
'@as large as those Of last
TIE week.
w ior the first week in sep
l''s been, in amount OF La
A'lll,593; manufacturing
,gssIegated 1924, SOC, and trad-
''sl' Failures for tie week
=, r. ioa III the United states,
;, 10 last year and Is IN Canada,
Villas. year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15

Denver, Colo, Sept. NV H..
Lawrence, Of Cleveland, o., was shot
and probably mortally wounded IN a
room at the oxford hotel this afternoon
i've a woman who is known here only as
Florence Richardson. The woman
tban shot herself in the heart, dying
almost instantly. Mr.. Lawrence was
taken TO -. Lukes hospital. The doc
tors in attendance give no hope OF ms
recovering. The ball entered his BACK
and uasged clear through the BODY,
comjup out at the left nipple.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
Ii Hung Chang Deposed.

Picking, Sept. Eli Hung Chan:
has been dismissed from power. 1t is
presumed it was done in accordance
with the demand which it was rumorec
the British minister here, Sir Claude
Mcdonald, was instructed 10 make on
account of the alleged general Partially
of Ii Hung Chang 10 Russia, resulting
in Great Britain being deprived of the
contract for the Peking-Hankow rail
road, by giving the Russo-Chinese banB
financial control of the road.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15
Murdered by Thieves.

Cambridge, o., Sept. 10. John
Bovd. his daughter and son-in-law, liv-
ins four miles east Of here, were muir
dered last night. Boyd's little grand
laughter told the fact to nelghbors to-
dav. The house was ransacked. Boyd
was wealthy. A drug was used by the
Police have gone to the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-15

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 9.-Mrs.
Mary Masque, a negress, is dead in this
city. She was said 10 be the largest
colored woman in the world. At one
time she weighed over 700 pounds. and
at the time of her death she tipped the
beam at $50 pounds. She was 80 years
Of age, and her death was the result OF
excessive accommodation OF adipose
tissue.