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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
AN OVERZEALOUS CLERK.
Little Misunderstanding With Senator
Mason In Washin ktOn Hotel.

Washington. Jan. 81. - United
States Senator w. L. Mason was tn Q
victim of an unpleasant affair in the
office of the Hotel Johnson last night,
when he was assaulted by the clerk
after some words over securing room
for the wife of one of Senator Mason 8
Chicago friends who was passing
through the city.
Mr.. Alonzo Wigall, of Chicago, a
well-known lawyer, and formerly edi-
tor of the Chicago Journal, is an old
friend of Senator Mason. Mr.. Wigall
telegraphcd that his wife would pass
through Washington, and asked Sena-
tor Mason to take her sightseeing.
Senator Mason and his son spent the
afternoon in escorting Mrs. Wigall
through the public buildings and alter
wards dined at the johnson.
Mrs. Wigall being tired, and some
hours remaining before she could Sc
cure train, Senator Mason engaged a
room for her at the johnson for the
afternoon, paid for it, and registered
her as "Mrs. Lou Wigall, Chicago"
Returning to the cafe where the lady
was waiting with his son, Mr.. Mason
was followed by the clerk, who assert
ed that he had changed his mind about
furnishing the room, and rendered Sem
ator Mason his money. The senator
repaired with the clerk to the lobby,
where words ensued, and the clerk
struck Mr.. Mason. Before many
blows were passed the combatants were
separated by friends
Mrs. Wigall afterwards was escorted
to the Arlington, where she secured q
room for the night, being too much
wrought up over the incident to con-
tinue her journey as intended.
The proprietor of the Hotel Johnson
afterwards said that his clerk had been
overzealous, and that he greatly regret
ted the occurrence.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
.S'EAC0AST DEFENSzS
Work of Fertilization to Be
Prosecuted This Year.
FEW GUNS TO BE PURCHASED
Main Expenditures to lie for Gun Car
riages. Emplacenients, and
BARRACKS for Troops.

Chicago, Jan 2l.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says: Def
mite plans have been made in congress
for further prosecution of the work OF
fertilization along the coast. They
will follow the same line agreed upon
for the navy, which is rather to hurry
up the use of warlille material already
on hand rather than to make heavy ex-
peditures for guns and ships which
cannot be utilized for years to come.
The Notifications bill will carry a
considerably smaller amount than that
of last year, but the money spent will
be spent where it will have an imme-
diate effect in strengthening the coast
defenses.
1t is secret which has been care
fully kept by government officials and
especially by the heads OF the war de-
partment, that New York, Boston and
San Francisco are today fortified to Il
degree sufficient to keep off almost any
foreign feet. The statement was made
positively today by an official who
knows the facts, and said that the dam
ger to those three ports in case OF war
had finally been adequately provided
for. The present purpose OF those hav-
ing the matter in charge in congress is
to eXpend quite u large sum OF money
on disappearing carriages for the new
rifles.
There are already on hand and or
dered many more big guns than could
possibly be put in place in the next
two years. What is wanted now is,
first, ample Notifications and emplace-
ments for the guns now lying around
on skids; second, larg. supply of the
new type of carriages; third, light for
titications to protect the gunncrs, and
fourth, barracks and houses for the ar
tillerymen.
During the last decade development
Of the disappearing carriage for the
lagest type of rifles has been beyond
expectation. The disappearing carri-
ages can now be built for about $780,
900 each, whereas, the old hydraulic
lift which was never satisfactory, cost
in the neighborhood of $4,000
The Notifications bill this year will,
therefore, contain but moderate apprO-
priations for new guns. but will APP
propriate large amount for ammuni-
ton, carriages and emplacements, with
a sufficient sum to provide the barracks
for enough men to manage the coast
defenses.
The purpose of the war department
and of congress is to fortify the large
cities which could be made the basis Of
an attack for the levy OF blackmail.
The small towns along the coast will
be allowed to take care of themselves.
The officials have figured out that if
they concentrated all their energies on
places like Boston. New York, the en-
trance to Chesapeake bay, Mobile, Sa-
vanah, the mouth OF the Delaware,
Charleston, the mouth of the Missi s.
ppi, Galveston, San Francisco, the
mouth of the Columbia and Puget
sound they will be reasonably secure
against the attacks Of foreign fleets
which would not be likely to make a
combined movement against the
smaller places, because their destruc-
ton would not inflct severe blows
upon the commerce of the country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
VICTORY FOR BARRETT.
Decision OF Arbitrators in the Case Of
Consul Eeilett.

San Francisco, Jan. PA special
press correspondent AT Bangkok writes
as follows, under date of November 10,
1897:
"The long-awaitel and much debated
decision of the arhitrators in the mat
ter of the assault upon +. Y. kelett,
United States vice-cousul, by Siamese
soldiers at Chi anggai November 10,
1896, was published yesterday in the
Gazette for the first time, and this
morning an English translation was
posted in the American legation.
shortly after the announcement of the
assault, John Barrett, United States
minister resident and consul-gencral,
opened negotiations by demanding an
investigation by mixed commission,
which Siam promptly refused. The ar
rival of the gunboat Machias in Feb
ruary, 1897, however, opened the eyes
OF the Siamese and FASTENED negotia-
tions, for when Minister Barrett pro-
posed to call the commission, a board of
arbitration was appointed. The Ma
chias then left the river, and the board
of arbitration, composed OF MIR. Barrett
and Mr.. Orts, who represented the
Siamese government, soon proceeded
to investigate the matter, sitting both
at Bangkok and Chienggai. After a
20 days session, the commission agreed
upon decision without an umpire,
and the result is ,-.cided victory for
Mr.. Barrett. While the commission
decided that the conduct of the officers
who committed the assault was to a
certain extent excusable, from the ex-
element resulting from the unusual
and imprudent steps taken by kellett
in releasing his servant from the GUS
todv of the authorities, after he had
been arrested, it was agreed that the
Siamese government should apologize
and punish the offenders. The officers
in command OF the troops are to be
publicly reprimanded and degraded in
rank, while the men are to be deprived
of pay for three months.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
WILL RETIRE FROM BUSINESS,
The Bank OF Goldendale Voluntarily
Closes Its Doors.

Goldendale, Wash, Jan. 24.-The
Bank OF Goldendale went out of BUSH
ness today, and posted conspcuously
on the front door the following notice to
depositors:
1.-The management Of this institu-
ton, having decided to retire from the
banking business, hereby gives notice
to all local depostors to call at the
side door and withdraw their deposits
in full and without delay"
The First National bank was started
about 10 years ago, and in 1896 went
into voluntary liquidation and was sue
ceeded by the Bank of Goldendale.
The retiring of the present bank leaves
Klickitat county without a bank, which
is regretted by many business men.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
British Warships Put to Sea.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 24.-H. M. S.
Pheasant went to sea today under
sealed orders. The Leander will leave
next Wednesday. Admiral Pallister
refuses absolutely to say where they
are going. Opinion among naval men
is divided between China and South
America. Wherever it is, the admiral
must have received reassuring news,
as late this afternoon it was decided
that the Imperieuse should not go.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
! STEAMER INSPECTORS.
Be Required to Pass n Civil-Service
Examination.

shington, Jan. %. - Assistant
tary Vanderlip has decided to re-
local inspectors of bulls and their
3ants and local inspectors of boil
hd assistants to pass civil service
ination to test their fitness to
the positions they now occupy.
order, however, does not apply to
who were admitted to the service
Ugh competitive examinations
the civil service commission or
Ugh special technical examinations
section 44l5 OF the revised stat
The number of inspectors who
within this order is t2. In his
/ to the civil-service commission,
Eanderlip says:
Che department requires this &C.
|by your commission as a precau-
ito the interests Of commerce and
travelling public. The labors OF
pms holding such position are very
prtant, as the object of their labors
b prevent, if possible accidents
lh might involve the loss of human
ind valuable property. The pub
|as the right to know that persons
examine boilers and inspect bulls
mentally and physically competent
very way to perform the duties.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
China Prom SEES Satisfaction.

Berlin. Jan. 24.-The German mis-.
sionary, Homeyer, of the Nam Jung
station, who was recently robbed and
wounded near place called Lang Then,
has returned to Nam Jung. He is out
of danger. The Chinese authorities
have taken measures to protect the
station, and have promised
satisfaction.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
War1ike PreparatiOna.

London, Jan. 24.-There has been
made responsible statement that the
government has decided to add 1000
men to the navy, and that the first
class battleship Hannibal, now at
Portsmouth, is to be put into commits
sion at once. There is no official con-
tirmation in either case.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Four hundred
thousand dollars is to be expended at
once by the Illinois Steel Company in
the erection of slab mill in addition
to the mammoth plant already MAIN
tanned by the company. The compile
ton Of the mill will insure employ.
ment to at least 1000 more men than
are now ON the company's pay-rolls.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
English Bridges Washed Away.

English, Ind, Jan. 24.-One of the
most disastrous floods known to Eng.
lish occurred last night, when three
OF the five bridges over Little Blue
river were washed away. Fifty per-
sons on Court-street bridge when the
bridge went down, were saved with
difficulty bv citizens.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
Priests Killed and WOuud q Il

Corfu. Island of Corfu, Greece, Jan.
24.-At the Catholic church this even :
ing, during vespers, a young man at
tackled the priests. One, Father Ern-
est Laitoux. was killed, another was
mortally wounded, and two others in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Attorney-Gen General
Aiken, OF this state, has begun pro-
ceedings to revoke the charter of the
Independent Medical College, of Chi
cago. He has filed an information in
the crcit court charging that the col
lege is usurping the powers of cor.
poration, and that it has issued medical
diplomas without qualification of the
applicants
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

San Francisco, Jan. 2l.-C. W. Vos-
mer is planning to go to the Klondike
by balloon. He proposes to use the
big balloon made for the Chicago
worlds fair, which was held captive,
and he will be accompanied by James
Thompson, of Cincinnati, A. Andrews,
of Chicago, and E. Klemtke, of Pitts.
burg, all experienced aeronauts.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
The Ohio Flood.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 24.-The river
is nearly two feet above the danger line
and is still rising slowly, but the tide
flood is expected by daylight. AT
Fourth street the waves are washing in
to the street. The falls are as smooth
as any part of the river.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
Resentenced to BE Hung.

ln Andreas, Cal, Jan. 24.-Joseph
Vert, convicted OF the murder OF his
!, whom he shot and killed ut
erty Bar, Calaveras county, April
1895, has been resentenced by
BE Rust, of Amador, to be hanged
Folsom penitentiary ON April 10
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

Cairo, Jan. 24.-The dervishes made
a raid yesterday north of Atbara.
They We're repulsed with the loss Of
five killed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

French steamer Louis, from Cardiff
for Marseilles with coal. foundered off
the French coast. and the crew of 10
men were lost.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

Vinton line steamer Miramer, from
Brazil ports, brought three packages OF
yellow fever serum, forwarded by DR..
Saranelli.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
RS RESOLUTION
bv a Decisive Vote
dies to Consider 1t.
|LL PRESS TO FINAL VOTE
h;s,ute in the House Between
|ak,r Eeed aud Repre-
sentative Bailey.

bispute in the House Between
aker Need and Repre-
sentative Bailey.
bcton, Jan. 22.-By the de-
% of IL to 25, the senate today
to proceed at once with the
zion OF the resolution intro
ew DAYS ago by Teller. provid-
the payment OF bonds of the
states in silver, at the option
,overnment. The resolution
all the bonds of the United
med or authorized to be issued
said acts of congress herein-
ecited, are payable, principal
rest, at the option of the gov
of the United States, in silver
bf the coinage of the United
ontaiiing 4l2 . grains each OF
silver; and that to restore to
er in payment of said bonds,
and interest, is not in viola
The public faith nor in deroga-
the rights of the public cred
the member OF the finance
zee who had charge of the reso-
spoke briefly upon it, but dis
any desire at this time to
bver the old straw of financial
lon. He believed, however,
e time was ripe for reitera-
18th emphasis, of the declara-
the Stanley Matthew'S resolu-
hlch had been placed on the
books 20 years ago, particularly
h of recent statements of the
~ of the treasury, in which the
president, who had, as mem.
The house, voted for the original
lon, evidently concurred. Vest
Iced his intention to secure a
|ote upon the resolution as soon
could be reached, and accentu-
B intention by forcing the dis
lent of the census bill with the
as unfinished business.
|ker Reed, from the rostrum of
|use, and Bailey, leader of the
rats, from his place on the floor,
lat each other at the close OF the
debate today, and joined in an
Of veracity. This sensational
completely overshadowed the
It in the Cuban question, which
|ntinued. interruptedly, in the
for three days, during the con-
ion of the diplomatic and con-
appropriation bill. Yesterday,
was given by Williams that at
Inclusion of the debate today, a
J would be made to recommit the
Eth instructions. Today, when
btion was made by Bailey. it was
out of order by the speaker.
thereupon startled the house by
ng that he had private under
ng with the speaker by which a
,ould be taken directly on the
/ to recommit. This the speaker
tically denied, and these two
, OF the respective parties in the
with white faces and voices
9 with emotion, set their state
against each other, while the
es looked on in breathless amaze
and the members were in an up.
tn, who said he was present, cor.
ted the speakers side OF the con-
". The result of the speaker 8
n was that an appeal was taken
is decision, and by a strict party
t was laid on the table, 169-1l4,
and Populists, as on the
evious days, voting against the
strength. The de-
as not as interesting as on either
two preceding days. The fea-
we're a characteristic speech by
, Clark, strong appeal for con-
ism by Johnson, a presentation
results of his observations in
during his recent trip to the
by King, and an hours speech
ngley, in explanation Of the
OF the reduction Of the wages in
w England cotton industry.
~ -
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

A case has been brought in Spokane
to test the law passed by the last WASH
ington legislature requiring children to
attend school.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27
VOTED FOR M'kENNA,
Overwhelming Majority Favored His
Confirmation.


Washington, Jan. 2l.-The senate
today, in exec ltive session, confirmed
the nomination of Joseph Mckenna, to
be associate justice of the supreme
court of the United States.
In the open session IN agreement was
reached by the senate today that final
vote on the Teller resolution, providing
that the bonds OF the United States
may be paid in silver dollars, and all
pending amendments thereto should be
taken next Thursday before adjourn
ment. Vest, in charge of the resolu-
ton, first announced that an agreement
had been made for the final vote We'd
nesday at ! p. NJ, but readily agreed
to postponcment of the vote until
Thursday, ut the suggestion of Turpie.
Allison made the significant state
ment that an amendment to the resolu-
ton that would cause some debate
would be offered late in the discussion,
but gave no intimaton of the nature,
scope or intent of the amendment.
During the greater part of the after
noon the senate was in executive ses-
sion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

There was a parliamentary struggle
in the house today over the bill for the
relief of the book publishing company
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
South, which was brought before the
house last Friday. BY shrewd maneu-
vering it's opponents succeeded in pre-
venting action today. Previous to the
consideration of this bill the house
passed the bill to extend the public
land laws of the United States to the
territory of Alaska, and to grant gen.
eral right of way through the territory.
The urgent deficiency bill was sent to
conference after the silver forces, with
some outside aid, had succeeded in con-
curing in the senate amendments strik.
ing from the bill the provisions requir-
ing the depositors of bullion at govern
ment assay offices to pay the cost Of
transportation to the minis.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-01-27

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-31
MASTERS SALE.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
United States for the district of Utah
Christine Schucraft. plaintiff, vs.. John A
Fritsch defendant: Notice is hereby
given that an order of sale and decree of
foreclosure was made on the 5th day of
March. 1895 in the circuit court IF the
United States for the district of Utah
held at Salt Lake City, in said district
and state of Utah. in a cause therein
pending. wherein Christine Schucraft is
plaintiff and John \. Fritsch is defend
ant and in which order and decree the
undersigned is ordered TO execute the
same. TO which order and decree reference
is hereby made. Now, therefore by vir-
tue of said order of sale and decree of
foreclosure. /, the undersigned, master in
chancery of said court, will sell at public
auction, for cash. to the highest and best
county court house. Salt Lake county,
state of Utah. on Tuesday, the 18th day
of April. 1895 at u o'clock noon of said
day all the right. title claim and inter
est of the said defendant. John A
Fritsch, in and TO the following described
real estate and property. tO-wit: Begin
ming at a point IS feet east Of the south
west corner of lot 3. block y. plat "A ="
Salt Lake City survey running thence
north 155 feet. thence east 20 feet, thence
south l55 feet. ,nence west 20 feet. to the
place OF beginning. being situated in the
civ and county of Salt Lake and state OF
Utah. Said property TO be sold as the
property of said defendant. under said
order OF sale and decree made in the
above cause.
SAMUEL H. LEWIS,
Master in Chancery of said Court
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-31

lieves that they are merely the de-
generate descendants of the ordinary
natives, iIl-nourished for generations
upon a diet Of potatoes and black
bread The fact that with improved
means of communication the dwarfs
are decreasing helps to confirm the
writer's theory. and he believes that
with proper nOurishment and decent
shelter their descendants would
gradually return to the normal type
Meanwhile the neighbors of the
dwarfs look upon them with a curious
mixture of feelings. The fact that the
dwarfs drink much a particular min
eral spring has given rise TO a super
stitiOn that whoever drinks OF il Will
become deformed. and the normal ma
tives are Mortified to see visitors eX-
perimenting with the dreaded waters.
There is reason to believe that the
waters of the spring are beneficial to
the stOmachs of well-nOurished per-
sons, but Injurious to those who are
accustomed TO an unwhOlesome diet,
and it is entirely possible that the i'll
fed dwarfs have been injured by
drinking of the spring.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-31
OUR FLYING SQUADRON.
Orders Given to Workmen to Hurry
the Vessels.

Fort Monroe, Va, March 90.-Monday
and yesterday everything about the fly
ing squadron had peaceful air, be-
cause OF the pacific news from Wash
ington. This morning d great deal of
suppressed excitement was noticeable,
particularly in the orders TO men work
ing upon the vessels to hurry their Ia
bcrs to completion. Some workmen
from the ship-building yards employed
in making some minor changes on the
Brooklyn, were told emphatically that
all work must be finished by tonight,
and men on board would not be sur
prised 10 find the fleet moving within
a few days. The hurry was in the
main due to the uncertainty in the sit
uation in Washington, as detailed in
the Associated Press dispatches, and
the similar situation in Key West.
Commodore Schley has almost fully
organized his working force, finding ii
not a difficult matter. as many of the
officers of the fleet are old shipmates.
and have worked with him, notably on
the Baltimore at Valparaiso, when the
international episode occurred, and
where he displayed diplomacy that won
for him the confidence of the country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-31

Cano, Lee and Marquis Del Duero; the
transports Atava. Manila and Cebu
and the gunboat Paraguay.
Between Jolo, Rio Minda, Mismais
and Illana bay, forming the southern
division, are the gunboats Samar. Mi
raveles, Mindore, Mandilene. Pampan-
ga, Arayet and Paray and the launches
Urdarota, Vasco and Gardoqui.
At the Lanao and Lagoon are the
launches General Blanco, Lane, Corcu-
gro and Almonto.
According to the latest advices, the
Eunboats .Albano and CallaO patrol the
Paragua Isle, and the gunboat Gala
intense is at Balabaci. The gunboat
Bulusan is at Subic. the Leytee in the
Taal Lagoon, and the Otalora in the
Bay Lagoon
Finally, lilo lilo. Cobua. PohapOpe. zap
and both groups of the Caroline islands
are guarded by the protected cruisers
lsla de Cuba, Isla du Luzon and the
gunboats Quires and Ruy LOpo de VII
laOboS.