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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-10-05

The public has great deal to rrnem-
Der and It's memory is mighty short. 1t
needs to be constant" reminded Of your
business. And the man VINO knew and
bou-ht Of you yesterday may be dead to-
morrow. Meanwhile Il youigster who
never heard OF you is making his first
purchase to-day. Don't depend upon
past prosperity. --Ad Sense.
The attention of the city council is
called to the weak condition Of the side.
walks in many parts OF the city. While
going to the fire Tuesday afternoon the
fire apparatus broke through the sidewalk
twice, luckily without being injured. 1t
is presumed that the property owners will
willingly put their sidewalks in condition
to carry the fire apparatus when going to
save that property from the flames, when
their attention is directed to it.
The city council Of lIoquiam passed
the franchise for the electric railway
Tuesday night. AS passed it grants the
company right to build toll bridge
over tho river at one half the present
ferry rates, the city reserving the right
to purchase at an appraised valuation
when it so desires. l.. C. Dilman and
Judge Frank Allyn have been on the
harbor severel days perfecting the ncor-
poration, and if the citizens of Aberdeen
and Hoquiam do their part, work will
very soon begin OH the construction Of
the road. A public meeting will be held
in Hoquiam tonight to take action on
the matter of subscribing to stock and
donations OF land.
Considerable stir was caused on the
streets by the sounding OF the whistle at
the Anderson & Middleton mill, signify
ing fire at 80 Tuesday afternoon.
The alarm was Iung and the fire
department ran from all parts OF the
city with their usual alacrity. On arriv-
ing at the mill the fire WAS seen TO be in
the dry kiln. The smoke was pouring
through the roof, and, with an east wind
blowing. fears We're entertained for the
safety If the planning mill, adjoining, as
we'll as the large saw mill. In very
short time, however, the iiremen had cut
through the walls and roof OF the kiln
and had four streams Of water playing on
the flames, which were confined to the
loft OF the kiln, and soon had the danger.
Gus element under control. The fire evil
IDENTIFY was caused by spark flying from
the fire pit landing on the roof and burn.
ing its way through to the loft. No dam
age was done to the lumber, with which
the kiln was filled, and the entire loss
was confined to the roof OF the building,
and is thrilling compared with the amount
OF property endangered by the fire. The
loss is covered by insurance.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
A AVA WARNING TO PAUL
The English Strengthening
 Army in South Africa.
The House of Commons VOfed Last Night tO Increase inc British Troops af the Cape From 5000 to 9OOO Men in Two Years.

London. April 2S-In the house of commons tonight. while the estimateF were under consideration, the ad' varced radicals raised the question oi the increase of the British troops al the Cape from 5000 to 5000 in two years. They suggested that it was in- tended to coerce the Transvaal and moved reduction in the vote.
 Sir Robert CamDben-Bannerman, the opposition leader, said that such a permanent increase was 9 grave matter.
 MT. Arthuh J. BaIfcur. first lord Of the treasury and government leader in the house. appealed to the committee not to continue an irritating discus sion. He declared that Jae idea of co- ercion was ito extravageltf to dwell upon" and had never entered tha mind of any responsible person. The increase. he said, was due to the ne- cessity Of protecting coa!irg stations and, in part, to conceivable possib1- ities that might arise"
 The conmittce rejected the motion to reduce the estimate by 150 votes against 80.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
NEW CENTRAL PACIFIC
Completely Divorced From the SOuIh-
 ern Pacific.

San Francisco, April 2S.-The reor- ganization of the Central Pacific rail- road company was effected today in the election of a new management. Banker Speyer holding about 97 per cent Of the stock, cast a ballot which brought one of the biggest and most importart changes the road has ever experienced. The new directorate chosen today is composed of n1an who are in no way identified with the management of the Southern Pacific company.
 Five Of the old directors: Messrs. W. H. Mills. Tomoson, Grant, Eels and Shilaber were retired and their places were filled by five employees of the bank of Lazard Freres. Of the old board only two members were re- elected, Isaac Requa and John c. The new beard organiz- ed by re-electing Isaac Requa, presi- dent, and William M Thompson, sec retary
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
KILLED BY A RATHER
Hrs. SpauEding Was Handling inc
 Snakes in d Museum.

Minneapolis, April 28-Mrs. Lydia Spaulding died at the city hospital this morning from the effects of q rattlesnake bite The young woman visited Dickinson's nuseum to call on 9 friend, Ethel Silver, who is snake charmer Mrs. Spauld:ng also liked snakes and was used to handling them. After her friend had exhibited with the reptiles, Mrs. Sparkling be- gan handling them. Suddenly a big rattler sank his fangs into her hand
 After considerable delay. Dr. U. G. Williams was summoned and the girl who by this time, was suffering great ly, was removed to the city hospital. Every effort was made to save her life, but her hand and ann began to swell, and at o'clock this morning she died
 The snake that was responsible fo~ the Tvoman's death is the largest of nine on exhibition at the museum. none of which have had the fangs removed. The matter will be taken up before the mayor and some action may be taken in regard to prohibiting the exhibition of snakes which still retain their fangs.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
FilipinOs'S, Their Last Strong
 hold Taken, Pray for Peace.
A LAST CONFERENCE TODAY
The phiIippine Commis sion Was h. vested Be eforehaRd With Hufh- orify 10 Arrange inc Terms and Was Instructed to Be Lenient Toward inc Insurgents at inc Definite Close of HosfIIifieS.

Washington. April 28-The end of the Filipino instruction is in sight, in the opinion of army and navy officials A telegram received from General Otis today announced Aguinaldo had taken what is regarded as the first step to- ward surrendering, namely, requestins 3 a cessation of hostiIities. Secretary Alger said, as the department closed, that while it could not be said that peace was assured, he regarded the prospect as bright ard felt confident that the erd of the irEurrecton was near. To his mind there would be Q repetition of the negotiations which were had before Santiago.
 The se cresary left Washington to- night for ten days trip in the west, and it gave him great satisfaction to leave affairs in such a promising shaps Everybody is praising the vol unteers' marked change in sentiment, expressed a few days ago, wien it was understood that the same men were pleading to be brought hcme. Col. Funston came in for the most con- mendaticn, even regular officers talk ing note with admiration of the fact that his achievements were all strictly within the lines of plans laid down for him by his superior officer, Gen. eral Wheaton.
 It is expected that tomorrow there will be further negotiations with the insurgent repl esentatives. While the hope is expre.Eed that the commission will not hold out terms SC severe as to lead to renewal of fighting or q withdrawal of insurgents to another stronghold further north, it is realized that Otis must exercise care to make sure that they do not in bad faith take advantage of the opportunity afforded by a suspension Of hostilftfes to se- cure whatever benefit to themselves may come from the rapidly approach, ing rainy season.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
THE sPEAKERsHIP.
A Conference of Illinois Republican
 CongressmeD Proposed

Chicago. April 28.-Congressman Joseph G. Cannon came to Chicago from DanYille yesterday and told a few of his friends that he was an avowed candidate for the speakership of the house of representatives, and took a train for Washington.
 As a result of the growing rivalry between the supporters of Congress men Hopkins and Cannon for Mr Reeds place there is talk of a con ference, probably in, Chicago, of Ilh- nois republican congressman, to de- eide whIeh Of the two they will sup port. They feel that 3 divided dele gation from Illinois might jeopardise the chances Of success and hope to focus their energies in favor of one man.
 It is expected that James R. Mann, George E. Toss, Walter Reeves and one or two others will move for a con ference, perhaps naxt week.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29

affinity This is interpreted to mean a Russian manosuvre to establish a great army in view of a possible vote by the conference against an increase in the nations arman ents.
 Popular feeling has been intensified by the exclusion of the Transvaal and the Grange Free State from the con- ference, the impression prevailing that this was done at the bidding of England. Public opinion holds the foreign minister responsible for this humiliation of the Boers.
 IL is argued by all parties that he should have refused to receive the conference at The Hague rather than be made party to such treatment of the Du.cEmen of Africa. It is not i'm possible. therefore. that when the government asks . credit for the en- tertainment of the dclegates next week a ministerial crisis will result.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
NEWToN,s DEATH ROLL.

Chillicothe, Mo, April 2S.-Seenes of utter distress and desolation were pictured today in the little tornado swept burg of Newton forty miles north on the St. Paul railway. A day of cease.ess search in the ruins and work for the uninjured and suffering followed night of despair and gloom. Fifty families are homeless There are about fifteen dead and over thirty injured, while one-ha1f of the place is in ruins. A complete list of the cas- uaitiss will not be known for several days.
 The storm struck Newton at SIS in the evening, coming from the south west. It came without warning and few were able to take advantage of their storm cellars. Striking the east ernl end Of the towd, it cut a clear swath 800 to 500 fest wide through the best portion of the place, sweeping everything before it. Over thirty houses were torn to sl2iinters. On one street alone row of ten houses was entirely demolished. Here scarcely any one escaped death or injury.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
WANTED TO BUY A TOWN.
Man Claiming to Pc Wealthy Idaho
 Miner Cutting, c Wide Swath.

Petosky, Mich, April 2S- Charles Sinclair registered at the Park house, explaining that he WAS a fortunate Idaloa miner seeking investment in Petosky. He deposited with the city bank 8 s45, ,OOO check on the National bank Of Boise City, Ida, and obtained a check book. Hs th5n went out to buy the town.. Several pieces of prop crty aggreg2tfng 5000 were accepted and checks offered in payment Mean while, he gave H. MiH-r & Go. S3.G00 check to appl: on furnishings for one of his houses, and M. B. liar ner 3 $1 ,000 check for harp. No gcods, however, were delivered, so far as known, and in cnly two cases was cash Cbtaintd in exchange. He owed Landlord Perry S20. and message from Grand Rapids this afternoon stated that he was offering checks on the Petosky bank for goods bought iD Grand Rapids.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
A DREAD OF BUsHwHACKERs

Manila, April 2S.-The troops have a fear of bushvhacking above the fear of battles. The Was shington regiment, which is holding Aguig with th1se companies of regulars, en- gagged a large force Of insurgents in the jungle The Americans lost two killed and ten wounded. The Filipinos have been massing at the mouth of the Pasig river and 1t is estimated that thera are 2,000 there They mounted two guns, one a thres-fnch Krupp, and have thrown a number of shells into the American lines. The gunboat Napidan, guarding the entrance to the river, shelied a launch carrying sup plies
 Yesterday larga force of rebels approached the town, seemingly bent on turing the Americans from Calum pit. Three companies Of Washington troops attacked the natives and found that they had their hands full. Two ether companies of the Washington and three Of the Twelfth regulars re- inforced them and drove back the enemy, who removed their dead and wounded and retired.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
A DEFENSIVE MOVE
Renewed Talk Of a Central
 European Alliance.
A Leading Austrian Paper Says Thai the First Shot Fired ali Samoa Was inc Beginning of Grea: Struggle for Naval Supremacy.

Vienna, April 2S.-The vision of 2 central European alliance to resist the inroads of American energy and am
 btion is once more revived It will
 be recalled that Minister G0luchowski iu addressing an Austro-H Hungarian delegation n November, 1897, when
 the hostilfties between the United States and Spain were not anticipated and nobody had the remotest idea
 that America was on the eve of a rad ical change in her foreign policy. de- clared that it might be necessary be- fore long for the European states to combine for mutual defence against
 the destructive competition of the
 tYans-Atlantic countries, meaning al most exclusively America. This pro nouncament, which was welcomed then throughout Austria and especial ly by the agriculturists, is even more so now, and is also increasing it's sup port among the industrial classes. It is remarkable, however, that even the most intelligent Austrians are as- founded and almost thrown into a panic by the strides Of the American Colossus. The leading clerical or san, Vaterland, representing the great agrarian population in an article yes terday, entitled "The Samoan Conflict and the World Policy of the Conti- mental Powers" maintains that "the first shot fred by the American ad- miral at Samoa was the initiation of a policy of aggression against Europe and the commencement of struggle for naval supremacy. It was at Samoa that American cooperation with Eng land assumed concrete form in 0pposi- ton to Germany, which is perhaps still more active in the diplomatic sphere"
 The Vaterland laments that the English-speaking powers are sacur- ing for themselves the possession Of the seas and dividing the trade of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and sees 10 prospect of 9 dual or. triple aIlance successfully withstanding them. It urges united action by all the conti- mental countries. It advocates 3 more rapid development of the navies and the mercantile marine even at the cost of slower progress in military preparations.
 Austria's northern ally is not near ly so pessimistic, yet Berlin issues note mentioning important proposals now before the kaiser in regard to the extension of German influence in Asia Minor. It is, of course, Will helms scheme, mooted at the time of his Palestine tour, to call this part of the east into existence to balance the movement toward the west, to de- velop the fertile but neglected tracts owing suzerainty to the sultan and attract thereto the German emigrants who would otherwise lose their citi- zenship and eventually their language by becoming who.e-hearted Aneri- cans. It is certain that the kaiser is thinking busily Of this scheme as he finds his over-sea experience in Africa and China a succession of disaDpoint- ments from the point Of view of the greatness of his empire.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
But it Vill Be Days Before the
 Awful Harvest is Finished.
THE STORY OF THE STORM
So Far Describes Only fhe D1sfruc- lion Wrought in a Few TOwnS Leaving a GhaSfly Chapter fo Be Filled With Casualties in inc Country Trough Which the Torn- ado Travelled.

EirksvilIe, Mo, April 2S.-As a re- suit Of the tornado that swept through the eastern portion of this city yester- day evening demolishing half of the residences and other buildings, 200 families are homeless and more than thirty dead bodies and seventy in iured have been recovered from the ruins More than a dozen of the in jured will die.
 Although the rescuers have been searching the ruins ever since the storm spent it's fury many are still missing and iC is thought that a con siderable number of the unfortunates were consumed in the flames that broke out soon after the storm had ceased. The work of rescue continues. but it may be days before the total number of victims is known.
 The scene5 uncovered by the res cuers were horrifying. An aged man and his wife had evidently been eating their evening meal when the cyclone StI uCA <~uu CdII16Q away ln6HE nome They had elasped each ether in their arms and were found on the ground some distance away fncm where their home had been- No trace of their home was to be found. Several of the dead were found in spots which would have been the center of the house had the building not been blown ta splinI- CTS. This was the case with Mrs Paaschott, who suffered a most ter rible death. Her headless bcdy, with it's arms clasping her lifeless babe. was discovered On the floor of the house which was left as a raised plat form in an open field.
 Two children had been lying in cct in one of the destroyed homes. The house was carried away, but the floor of the first story and foundation were left, the wind lifting the house from it's sills and tumbling it a long distance. The cot on which the little onss lay was lifted up with them on 1t ard carried fully a b,ock and half and set down on the ground. The children were unhurt.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29

gress, which body would decide whether the people wanted peace. Gen eral Otis replied that he did not rec ognize the existznce Of the Filipino government. There will be another conference tomorrow.
 The Filipinos were escorted by Major Maloney of General MacAr- thurs staff to Manila. Reaching this pIacs about 3 D. m. they were escorted directly to the office of General Otis. Jacob B. Schurman, presidents of the Filipino commission, and Hon. Charles Denby, member of the commission, joined the party. At o'clock the Filipino officers left the palace. They did nat look elatsd as a result of the meeting with General Otis.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
BRAVERY OF AMERICANS.

Washington, April 28.-The bravery of the American troops is highly com mended. It is stated at the war de- partment that Gel. Funston secured a brfgadier-generals commission as a reward fer his services in the various engag gements, eliminating in the dar- ing and heroic feati of yesterday.
 It is also stated that both Col Fun ston and the two men who crossed the river under the fire of the enamy will secure medals of honor. High praise is given all the volunteers, as it ap- pears they were every place where the fighting was going cn.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
DEPENDS COGHLAN.
An English Ohicer Comes to the Cap
 tain's Aid.

London, April 2S.-The Times pub Hsho5 a I5t1er signed An Enalian Officer" defending Captain Ccghfan, who the writer says, is being con- demned without defense or trial Describing himself as an old ac- CT, he daclares he is convinced that Captain CcghIan sad nothing ill- natured CT Intentionally offensive to Germany. and he asks Uhe world to ''think as kindly Of Captain Coghlan as it is certain he thinks of them"
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
THE MCCORMICK CONSPIRACY.
4 Jury of White Men Discharged the
 Defendants.

Gresnviile, s. C., April 2S.-The trial of the famous Mccormick conspiracy case growing out of the Phoenix elec- ton riot and the lynching in Green wood county last November, ended in the federal court here today with a verdict of not guilty.
 The jury was composed entirely of white ms1. The defendants are prom ireI't Greenwood county men, who at the time cf the Phoenix riots served resolutions upon John W. To1bert, the republican assistant postmaster at Mccormick, advising him to leave.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
DUTCH DIsTRUsT OF THE GEAR
Peace Conference Now Likely to Meet
 a in Hostile Atmosphere.

London, April 28.-The most sig nifcant thing in connection with the czar's peace conference at Tha Hague is the most complete change in the attitude of the Dutch people there concerning the delegates, who will as samble in 2 hostile instead Of a friend ly atmosphere. Indeed, it is not i'm probable that the minister of foreign affairs will lost his portfolio before the conference meets by reason Of the change in the sentiment cf tae nation al legislature. The confidence Of the Dutch people in the good faith Of the whole affair has disappeared, and the earliest cause Of the change was the czar's oppression of Finland, with which the Dutch nation has a strong
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29

that his government desires friendly relations with Great Britain, relations which might be marred by the action of a provincial government. Discuss ernmant to place a duty on teas, he said that the agitation was fostered by firms handling India and Ceylon teas which hoped to secure a prefer ence Of 25 psr cent over the teas of Japan.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
GATHERING AT THE PREsIDIo.

San Francisco, Cal, April 2S,- Three thousand recruits and twenty officers will be concentrated st Prs- sidio immediately. The large post to be converted into q regular recruiting and receiving rendezvous for troops. There are over a thousand here new under command of Colonel Karbach Of the Third infantry.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
A SIMPLIFYING COMBINE.

Denver. Col, April 28.-Articles Of incorporation of the American Smelt~ ing 6 Refining company were filed with the secretary of state today. The incoporato1s are: Winthrop E. Dwight, Thomas s. Day, Jr., John Treacy. Hector W. Thomas and Alexis P. Bartlett. The capital stock is S65.- 00O, ,000
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
WOULDN'T STAND CHOKING.

Sharon. Mass, April 2S.-John P Ross, of this. place, was shot and killed by his wife, Mary F. Ross, in the course Of 3 quarrel today. She says she acted in self defense, as her h,,sband was choking her. The pair had been married a year. They were of middle age.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
INSCRIPTION FOR LEo's TOMB.
He Prepared It Last Week and Sent
 It To the Sculptor.

Rome, April 28.-Several years ago tho pope placed with the famous sculptor Luchetti. a commission to construct 2 tomb for his holiness to be placed in the basilica of St. John The tomb is now complete in every detail save one. It can be erected in it's place in . day or two.
 The missing detail is now being supplied It is the inscription wn.ch the pope jCk.ngly said ne would write soon when there seemed to be q likelihood Of it's being required. Last week he composed the inscription and sent it to Luchetti. It is in LatiE and very simple, containing only the Dope's Christian name and surname. the date of his birth. blank for the dats of his dC3th and 9 few words re- cord:ng Pope Le0's vsno1ation for St. Thomas and St. Anthony.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
NOT GUILTY.
Canton, O., April 28.-The jury found Mrs. George not guilty.
JAPAN PROTESTS.
Unwilling to Have Her Subjects
 Chased as Mongolians.

Ner.meal, April 2S.-Hon. T. Nossa, ccnsul-gensral for Japan at Chicago. whose territory embraces also all Canada lying east Of Winnipeg, is in Ottawa to work against the anei-alien law passed by the British Columbian legislature. This law is particularly offensive to the Japanese, as it classes them with the Chinese as Mongolians
 He says he has every reason to know
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
THE PRESIDENTS MOVEMENTS.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 28-Presi- dent Mckinley and party spent an hour aboard tho cruiser Raleigh this morning and later left for New York The president will remain in New York three days. Waffle aboard the Raleigh the president addressed the officers and crew, congratulating them on the part they played at the great battle of Manila.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-29
THE JUNTA EXPECTED IT.

London, April 28.-The members of the Filipino junta credit the reports of tShe peace negotiations in progress at Manila and declare that they knew a cessation of hostiMtie3 was imni- neRt. although Q temporary delay was expected if General Luna has charge of the Filipino overtures, as Luna and Aguinaldo have split