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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

What Mt once amuses and mystities
us il the British habit of branding as
"treachery" any and every effort on
Russia's part to secure access 10 tue
great commercial ocean routes VIZ
have never been able to understand
why Russia's desire for practlcaole
seaports should be regarded as GRIM
inal and why England should deem II
her sacred duty to Illustrate that ue-
sire by every expedient OF diplomacy
and force. For half century TREAT
Britain has made 1t her CHER ampit'oh
to block Russia's way to the Medlter-
ranean. A nation which has Indus
triously expanded its commerce
throughout the world; which has estaD-
lished itself on every continent ana IN
every sea: which has converted the
Mediterranean into British lake anu
the Indian Ocean into British thor
oughfare; which has drawn GORDON
Of naval stations about the United
States and which holds the key to ev-
cry military and commercial avenue
upon the globe-this nation resents the
effort of Russia to obtain even one open
seaport. either In Europe or IN Asla'
and breaks out with threats and de-
nunciations whenever that effort seems
to be on the point Of realization! She
regards it as n manifestation OF wick
ed and abhorrent deceit II Russia SO
much as tries to obtain an outlet for
herself either on the Pacific or the In
dian ocean. She who has thousand
ports and who has made the whole
world bristle with her armed islands
and her forts hurls anathema at Rus
sia. who seeks only two or three har-
bOrs for her hcets
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

"Sir," said DR.. Samuel johnson to his
faithful MIR. Boswell. In the year 1883,
I'D as soon have man break my
bones as talk to me Of public affairs.
internal or external. have lived to
see things all as bad rs they can be-"
DR.. Johnson spoke after the manner
and with the motive Of the people who,
In our own hopeful and optimistic
country, are expressively called Ca
iamity howlers:" yet the remark which
we have just quoted has its optimistic
side. One who believes that things are
''as bad as they can be" Mt least has the
ground for hope that they may become
better, since they can grow no worse
As II matter Of fact. things became
very much better In England than they
were In 1888. However. II no good
men had been willing In England to
talk of public affairs, and II none had
recognized the elements of improve
ment III conditions which existed,
things would probably have gone from
had to worse. The hopeless pessimist
in politics, who turns his back on the
business, the ideas and the political
struggles Of his fellOw-men, will GER
tainly never help things to be better.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29
tn Witness an Ecltpse,

San Francisco, March William
II. Crocker has offered to deflay the
expense OF sending out a party from
the Lick Observatory to observe the
total eclipse OF the sun ON May 28. A
complete outfit OF instruments will be
taken. A station has not yet been
definitely chosen, but it will probably
be Barnes Vile, small town near
Atlanta, Ga.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29
SawmilI Boiler Exploded.

Munice, Ind, March 26.-The
James Nickum sawmill. six miles
southwest of here, was destroyed by IL
fearful boiler explosion this evening.
Three men are dead. one will die and
three others were injured. The dead
are Thomas Sulliavn, Clifford Van Bus
kirk and Marion Carey. Lon Van BUS
kirk, the engineer, had his skull
crushed in and both arms brokens.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

A young man writes to ask II 1t will
be worth his while to read all the mod
ern novels that people are talking
about. We will not be dogmatic and
say either yes or no. Generally speak
ing the novels our fathers read, the
novels that have stood the test of time.
that have delighted and taught the
generations, the answer would be no.
1t is better to read the old books and
let time put its seal on the moderns.
30 you love excitement and have you
read lies Miserables," or n "rale OF
Two Cities?" Have you picked up from
day to day "Old Curiosity Shop" or
''War and Pcace?" Would you see the
human heart laid bare and has "rhe
Scarlet Letter" held you enthralled!
DO you like background Of historical
setting and have you read "Romola"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

There are persons scattered all over
the world who regard DR.. Leslie +.
Kelley, who died In California, as one
of the greatest benefactors Of the race.
Although many cures for drunkenness,
some of them as effective doubtless as
the Kelley cure have been exploited,
DR.. Kelley was the first to popularize
the diagnosis Of drunkenness as Il dis
case and the first to discover remedy.
The little town Of Dwight, ILL.,. became
. mecca for thousands who were strug
Cling with the baneful habit and 1t is
the testimony Of these thousands that
they found emancipation In the Kelley
treatment. Branch Institutes sprang
up all over the world and DR.. Kelley
died millionaire. 1t Is claimed by his
friends that DR.. Kelley gave away
more money than he kept and treated
thousands Of cases free. He was Il
gentleman, and the world Is better be-
cause he lived In 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

After a Montreal girl had slept for
fifty weight days she said: II feel real
good and want to get up" This shows
that she doesn't belong to fashion
able family. If she did she would have
wanted to take breakfast in bed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

4he Cleveland girl who drew re-
vOlver and fired at street car con-
ductor because he smiled and nodded
at her from passing car Is, Of course.
one Of the exclusive set. The CORE
spondent forgot to mention this fact,
but one can always tell real society
girl by the clever LAY she handles a
pistol and the promptness with which
she uses 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

a few years ago u landowner made
his neighbor tear down and rebuild Il
four-story block because 1t Overreached
six inches into the next lot. A still
proprietorship of five inches Of space
three hundred feet above the sidewalk.
The bringer of the suit declares that IL
neighboring cornice projects five inches
over his own modest roof. and he
claims large damages therefor. For
once Doctor Hale's look up and not
down. seems ut fault. Thackeray's
irony Ia more apt: III your neighbours
foot obstructs you, stamp on 1t; and do
you suppose he won't take 1t awayT
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

The Cleveland widow who sold her
self in marriage for a bogus check has
our sympathy. Of course. but one can't
help admiring the resourcefulness and
business ability Of the man who was
able to so successfully fool woman OF
worldly and matrimonial experience.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

Three Indians in Montana died hap
ny. They drank wood alcohol, which
Is warranted to tear the shingles or
the roof of house and set them on fire
before they touch the ground.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

Henry Watterson says he began his
career US u newspaper publisher just
after the rebellion on $50 obtained ny
pawning his watch. 1t must have been
Y good watch.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29
Tramu Killed a brakeman.

Brook Haven, Miss, March 27.-
John Perkins, a freight brakeman, was
shot and killed near here this afternoon
by Moses Angelina, tramp. who was
stealing a ride. 1t is feared mob will
be organized to lynch him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

chihuahua, Mex, March 27.-The
several Mormon colonies in this state
have been increased in population by
the arrival of over 1000 Mormon imml.
grants from Utah during the last two
months. The colonies were established
under concessions granted by the Next.
~ fyOvnrOnput
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

Raleigh, y. g., March 24.-Gov-
ernor Russell is officially informed that
last night four masked men went to
the home of George Rittel, negro,
near Carthage, and attempted to hang
him, but he broke away. He was
caught. however, horribly mutilated
and hanged and shot. His murderers
are believed to be moonshiners.
lie who lights the candle at both
ends, may expect soon to burn HE
fingers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29
NOT MUCH PROGRESS.
British Operations Checked in soutl
Africa.

British Operations Checked in South
London, March 27.-Except for the
"unfortunate occurrence" as Lord
Roberts calls it, which resulted in the
killing OF Lieutenant Colonel Crabbe,
Lieutenant Colonel Codrington and
Captain Trotter, the campaign presents
no new features. The mishap to the
guards officers is testimony to their
bravery, but not their discretion. They
met party of five Beers whom they
tried to capture. The Beers took refuge
on a kopje, where three Of their COM
rades were hidden, and within five
minutes every member OF the British
party was hit.
Apparently little progress is being
made toward the relief of Mafeking.
A private telegram from lieutenant at
Kimberley, dated Wednesday, March
81, announces that he was at the point
of starting for Mafeking, presumably
with the relief column.
General Sir Forester Walker and
Prince Alexander, of Teck, have left
Cape Town for Bloemfontein.
1t is reported from Ladysmith that
Van Reenan's pass bIistles with guns.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

One great tOuble with liar Is that
people won't believe him when be does
tell the truth.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

Another elevating feature Of free
ballot. IL only rightly looked at. Is that
the voter has an opportunity Of making
his mark In his own chosen circle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

The way the -four trust went up
would seem to indicate that there had
been an accumulation Of -four dust.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

A California man ran away with
locomotive. He was too fast and now
repincs In cell.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

An Iowa concern is making farm
wagons wholly OF steel.
Electrical power can be transmitted
with profit so miles and used as steam
Is used
OF the % men who have filed the
governors chair in Indiana, Gov.
Mount is the only one living.
Pennsylvania factory inspectors re.
port 2, 2:S accidents last year. three
fourths Of which were due to careless.
ness.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

Proprlety Of speech rs well as COM
mon sense justifies mans measuring
his words, but not by the hatful.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29
Taxation in Cuba.

Havana, March 27.-Governor Gem
eral Wood has recently had interviews
with persons of influence, who have
stenuously urged the taxation OF valu-
able property rather than each bag OF
sugar as it is manufactured. Those
who hold this view contend that under
the present system impediments are
thrown in the way of production.
They point out that many valuable
estates have been laying idle and UNI
productive for years. some even having
complete sugar plants. The owners,
who are rich men. are living in Paris,
Madrid and other European cities,
quite untaxed for their property in
Cuba.
General Wood feels that If these
properties are taxed, their owners will
be forced either to sell them or to make
them productive.
The meeting called today of those
favoring universal suffrage resulted in
a failure. The only persons present
were about 80 negroes and several
small boys.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

The waste basket Is sometimes mis- CHIT
Ter than the pen or sword either.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29
Arrival Of shipwrecked seamen.

New York. March 27.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on the
steamer Olinda from Cuban ports were
80 stranded colonists from La Gloria
and 25 shipwrecked smmen. Twenty
of the latter are from the Norwegian
steamer Frames, which was swept
ashore on Hog Sly reef, in the Bahia
mas, March 9, and became total loss,
already reported. The crew landed on
the reef with provisions. and they were
picked up by the steamer Admiral
Schley, and landed at Fortune island.
The other five shipwrecked seamen
were from the American schooner Hat.
tie Godfrey, which was lost on Romano
raef
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-03-29

Diplomats in Constantinople believe
Russia aims ut commercial protectorate
of northern Asia Minor.
The American Political league, new
organization, will hold u national con.
vention in Boston July 4.
Congressman and senators have 49,.
900. 900 packages OF seeds to distribute
among their rural constituents.
Nearly all the progressive railroads
are abandoning wooden cars and adopt.
ing the steel built structures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30

reference to any baseball matters. They
acknowledged. however that if they
played ball this season they preferred to
play at New York If satisfactory arrange
ments could be made. They reiterated
their determination not to play with the
st. Louis Club and would accept Frank
Robison's ultimatum to play there or stay
out OF the game by adopting the latter al
tentative. Ii is therefore up to Robi-
son. II he cannot be induced TO allow
the men to go to New York all negotia-
tons had as well be declared off.
The signed contract of Al Setback has
been received by President Young. and
that player has reported TO the New York
club and will be seen at left field during
the season. Nothing official has been heard
from Rusie. which proves that the state
meut that he had signed New York con-
tract was at least premature. Ewing is
getting strong team together. The fol-
lowing staff is very strong one: Doyle at
first, Gleason at second. Davis at short,
Mercer at third, Setback at left. Van Hal
tren at centre. and Frisbie or Hickman at
right With Seymour Whitney, Carrick,
and possibly Rusie the club will be strong
in the pitchers box. Warner, Bowerman,
and Grady are exceptionally strong in
sackstop work. Buck may yet disappoint
the expectations of many that his club will
be a tail ender
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30
PRIZE FIGHTS IN NEW YORK.
Many Bouts Before the PrOhibitive
Inv Goes Into Effect,

NEW YORK. March 29.-The news THAI
the Senate at Albany had voted to repeal
the Horton boxing law did not create much
CONSERVATION among those who make a
business of fisticufs in this city. The
smaller fry of boxing clubs will feel the ef-
fects Of the repeal the most. Many we'll
known boxers, such as Terry McGovern,
Jack O'Brien, Andy Walsh, and Joe Cain
We're graduated from such organizations as
the Pelican and Greenwood clubs.
The Coney Island and Broadway clubs
have made plenty of money out of the
sport while it has fiOurshed during the
past three years and their promoters have
grown wealthy. Tom ORourke said yes
terday that he would still have plenty to
do after September l. when the repeal goes
inlc effect He has received several offers
to act as matchmaker for clubs in Con-
necticut. and may accept the terms OF the
Nutmeg Athletic Club OF Hartford.
II is expected that most of the clubs, in
order TO make as much money as they can
before the LIST of September, will pull off
mills twice a week instead of once. With
he Jeffres -Corbett mill only short time
away, and with the prospect of matches
between Mccoy and Sharkey Sharkey and
Rubin. McGovern and Santry, Tommy
Ryan and Jack Root. and Erne and George
McFadden things ought to be very inter
esting and exciting during the summer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30
SHARKEY WHIPS CONR0Y.
The Sailor Finishes His Opponent
in Two Rounds.

BALTIMORE, March 29.--It took Tom
Sharkey two rounds and a half TO knock
Stockings" Conroy's championship aspi-
rations into cooked hat tonight before
the Eureka Athletic Club Conroy was
never in the game. The only feature Of
his fighting tonight was his excellent
blocking in the first two rounds and his
gameness. He took an awful lot of pun
ishment before he was forced to quit.
Conroy was looked after by James Dime,
Herman Miller, and Billy Whistler, while
Tom O'Rourke. John Chase. and George
Brown seconded Sharkey. Johnny White
refereed the contest. When the men
stripped it could be seen that Sharkey
was in excellent condition, Conroy was
also in fairly good shape bur seemed too
fat In the first round Sharkey started
in at hurricane pace. He Seemed anx-
ious to end matters as quickly as possible
He shot his left on Conroy5 nose and
then his right. He tried 10 duplicate the
trick, but Stockings by clever ducking
and blocking evaded the blows. ConrOy
put a straight jab on the sailors nose and
received two right hand punches in the
wind in return. After several clinches
Sharkey put another right on the wind and
-
In the second round Sharkey put two
right swings in quick succession on the
jaw. Conroy swung his left on the sailors
chin. COnroy then landed on the wind and
Tom put an upper cut on the jaw. Snarkey
swung hard on the Jaw, which put stock
ings' head back.
The third round lasted but Two minutes
and twelve SECONDS. Shsrkey went at his
opponent like a demon Conroy was un
able to avoid the heavy punishment in
hicted. Sharkey put heavy left on the
jaw and followed il with a terrible right
on the chin. CoIroy wobbled, and Sharkey
then sailed in right and left putting In
half dozen terrible blows before Conroy
went down. Coproy tried hard to get IN
before the fatal ten seconds were counted,
but was unable TO do so.
In the preiiminaries Herman Miller
knocked out Walter Hunt In two rounds,
and John Smith received the decision over
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30
IN THE BASEBALL WORLD
Manager Murray Locking for Play
ers for Providence.
He Sees President Young and Sc
cures the Services of Roy Evans
-GOssip About the Visit OF hc"ra"
and Robinson TO New Nork-Ai Sell
bach's signed Contract Received.

NJ J. Murray. Manager Of the Proyi-
dence Club, of the Eastern League, was
in the city on yesterday and called on
President ~ E. Young with reference
to selecting some players for his team
from the job lot OF unemployed artists
now upon the bargain counter of the Ma
tIonal League He secured the services
OF Pitcher Roy Evans, who did such
splendid work for his club previous 20 his
coming to Washington. In a letter TO
returned to the Providence Club, and has
been informed that his wishes have been
complied with. Murray expects to secure
other players desired.
Washington and Baltimore going into the
Eastern League, Murray said he knew alb
soluteiy nothing about what would be
done. as the matter would probably be
settled at the meeting. which was called
TO assemble at New York on yesterday.
The impenetrable mystery that character
ICES the action Of the contracting parties
in this matter suggests the opinion that
there Is hitch IN the proceedings some
where, that is difficult to remove.
McGraw and Robinsons visit TO New
York on Tuesday has given rise to the
opinion that these gentlemen are in nego-
tiation with the New York Club owners
looking to their transfer to that city, not
outstanding they disclaimed any such
mission and had not and did not expect
- --A Ma EnAadaaan or Ar- Ewinx xith
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30
THE RACING CALENDAR.


LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 2s.-Traeb
fast.
First race-For -year-Olds and up
ward; six furlongs Menu tTally), to /
won; Myrtle Van (KenU. TO l, second;
Borden (James), 10 to l, third. Time
1:16 IL.
Second race-For wo-year-o odds; four
furlongs. Farmer Bennett tBurns). to .,
won; Myra Morella tCrowhursD, to /
second; Harry Pullain tTally), to l,
third. Time 0:5O.
Third race-For three-year olds; six fur
longs. Cheesestraw (Vititoe). TO 3. won /;
Instruction (Newcoml. to l. second;
Polly Bixby Tally, to l, third Time.
III.
Fourth race-Turf Congress Stakes; for
two-year- olds; four furlongs. Miss Ben
nett (Crowhurst, 3 to 1. won; Silverdale
(Burns). 6 70 5. second; e. P. (Winkfield).
! to l, third. Time. GAS ga.
Fifth race-For four-year-olds and up
ward; six furlongs. W. B. Gates Grow
hurst. to /, won; Free Hand CIV. Jones),
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30
JOCKEY CLUB OFFICERS.
Those Who VIII Preside mt the BEN
ing Spring Meet.

NEW YORK. March ga meeting of
the stewards of the Jockey Club was
held this afternoon. There were present
August Belmont, James Galway, F. X.
Hitchcock and Andrew Miller. The fol-
lowing list of officers appointed by the
Washington Jockey Club for the spring
meeting was approved; Starter, Mars Cas-
sidy; Judge. Clarence Mcdowell; handi-
capper. w. S. Vosburgh; clerk of the
scales. H. Crickmore; timer, W. H. Bar
retto; paddock and patrol judge. j. L. Han
The application for licenses lodged by
Jockey Patrick a. McCue and Trainers
Edward Heffner and W. II. Snearly were
denied The following trainers and jock
eys who were disqualified for training and
riding at recognized courses, were re-
stored to all privileges under the rules:
Trainers-Richard Baker. w. c. Conroy
William Duffy William Garth and Walter
Sloper. Jockeys-Frank Smith. Maxwell
A. Silvers. Benjamin Rigby and Edward
A. Flynn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. March 29.-Entries
for tomorrow's races:
First race-For three year, lds; selling;
five furlongs.-Abusive 112. Grace Quive
10, Shillingburn los. Monaghan 100, Cas-
tine 105. Upworth rs.
Second race-For three-year- odds and
upward; selling; six furlongs-Brass los.
Clissie b. SO, Belle Of Erin 1903. John F.
Vogt 50, Eva Wilson 80. Bonnie lone 1893
Borden IS. Commonwealth Attorney 101.
Third race-For four-year- ODDS; selling;
six furlongs.-Sir Eldon 100 Tony HONG
les. George II. Ketchum ILL., Captain La
mar 105. Pirate Judge 100. La Mascotta
1903, Martin Duke 81, Racebud 50. Her Fa-
vor 9S.
Fourth race-For three-year- olds and
upward; selling; five furlongs
Van 1872 BY George 101. Ben Frost 104.
Gath 100. Acushla 1O3. Thsbe 80
Fifth race-For four-year olds and up
ward; selling; one mile.-Sir Blaze 105.
Lord Neville Io6. Colonel Cassidy 90.
Menu Ill. Elkin 100. W. B. Gates III.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-30
THE OUTLOOK IN BALTIMORE
From Present Indications There VIII
BE No Professional Ball Games.

BALTIMORE, March 29.-From develop
ments today it appears that Baltimore will
be without professional ball this year.
President Powers, of the Eastern League.
and William Barnie. who even yet hopes
TO become the manager of team here In
that organization, met ]. Frank Eline and
j. Ross Klosterman at the Eutaw House
this morning. The conference was short.
The visitors informed the local capitalists
that the National League demands a rental
of 81, 300 for Union Park for the coming
season; that the Eastern League club shall
shoulder the Insurance on the stands, and
that the contract shall exist for but one
year with three-year option of removal.
valid only in case there is no baseball war.
In comparison with the state of affairs
here il was brought out that the League
has offered entrance to Washington for a
s., 400 rental of the grounds there and no
extras.
Mr. Barnie had a talk with McGraw and
Robinson, late this afternoon. and the Bal
timore men said they failed to see where
there could be any profit in Eastern League
ball here, starting under the financial han
dicap imposed by the National League Mr.
Barnie says there is no truth in the report
that outside capital can be secured to or
ganize a team here, and in all probability
the idea of his organization locating in this
city will have to be abandoned.