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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
TEST SUITS BEGUN.
Promised Litigation Over Alaska Railroad Rates
Takes Definite Shape.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 1.-TWO writs
have been served on the Victoria repre-
sentative of the British Yukon Company.
otherwise the White Pass 4 Yukon Route,
each claiming $50, 900 from the company,
on the ground that the rates on their
railway had not been approved by the
Dominion government as required by
the Dominion railway act. These are the
actions which it was said in these dis
patches few days ago would be brought.
The claimants are The Upper Yukon
Consolidated Company and John Cleri-
hue. Both were large shippers to points
in the Yukon country. They ask the re-
turn OF freight and passenger rates paid
the company, and damages, relying on
the claim that the rates Of the com pany
were not approved, and on Section 200
of the Canadian railway act, which
reads
every person from whom any COM
pany exacts any unjust or extortionate
toll, rate or charge shall, in addition to
the amount SO unjustlv exacted, be en-
titled to recover from the company as
damages an amount equal to three times
the amount so unjustly exacted."
These are but test cases, and If the
claimants are successful, actions involv-
ing millions of dollars will be commenced
against the company, the representatives
OF which are in Ottawa at present in
connection with the refusal OF the Do
minion government to approve the tariff
submitted by the company. A stated
the other day, they will contend that the
rates were exorbitant, averaging about
20 cents per mile, and that those taking
the actions incurred serious loss through
the company allowing secret rebates to
competitors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
WARRINGTON NEWS.
What 8 Being Done BY the People Of Our
Growing and Prosperous State.

The Walla Walla poultry show will be
held January q to %.
Blaine is to have crab cannery, to be
in operation by March 10.
The Portland base ball team is after
Thornton and Sabock of the Atverett
club.
Governor Rogers has pardoned from
the penitentiary Alfred Silse, OF Seattle,
who was sentenced to a twO-years' term
for robbing bath house on July 4, 1900.
McEmon has been elected captain OF
the state university football team for the
coming year. o
While moving house at Silverton
Walter Elliott, was caught between tlm-
beers and his head was badly crushed.
Donald McKeracher, formerly teller
in the Seattle National bank, has been
indicted by the grand jury for embezzling
g., 100 from the bank on March Is last.
Nineteen divorces were OH the calendar
in Judge Tallman's court at Seattle last
Saturday. OF these 10 were granted, the
Others going over for one reason or
another. They were all default" cases.
Frank Stuth, a Seattle man, died on
the Great Northern train between Sand
point and Boomers Ferry, Idaho. He
was on his way home from ST. Paul.
St. John Dix, wanted at Whatcom for
alleged bank wrecking, has been re-
manded at London till December u, to
allow his counsel to examine eXtradltlOn
papers.
James G. Green was hanged at Steven
son Friday for the murder of w. Ben
iamin at Underwood's landing.
While driving team hitched to a
traction engine, at Harrington, John
Cox stumbled and fell in front of the
wheels, which passed over his right hip
and back, intlicting injuries from which
he died in two hours.
Indian Agent Anderson has finished
paying $40, 500 to the C9ur d'Alene In
dams, squaws and papooses on the re-
serve to share in the distribution, max
ing Thanksgiving present OF $2O Tor
each man, woman and child.
Tom RAYMOND was out hunting south
of Black Diamond, Thursday, and about
D. m, as he was coming home, lost his
way. He got intoa swamp that proved
to have auckland DOttom, anu Sank
until he was up to the chin. He was
rescued by neighbors. l
The First Congregational church was
dedicated ct Ritzville Wednesday,.
James A. Bowles, roadmaster of the
Seattle Electric Company, was instantly
killed early Wednesday morning while
perintending the repairing OF the
machinery in the company's Madison
street cable road power house.
The Puget Sound Congregational Club
is making elaborate preparations to
observe Forefathers' day, commemorate
ing the landing of the Pilgrim fathers,
December Is, at Everett.
The Seattle chamber of commerce has
resolved to investigate the recent sensa-
tional story of the Order of the Midnight
Sun, which, it was alleged, was to over
| throw the Yukon government,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
THEY PLEAD FOR PEACE.
Filipino Wemen Urge Leaders to lay Down
Their Arms.

Manila, Dec. 12.-The Women's Peace
League, organized under the leadership
of Senorita Poblete, Filipino lady, has
transmitted letters, with the permission
OF Gen. Chaffee, urging peace upon the
ingurgent general Malavar and other
Filipino chiefs.
These letters remind the Filipino lead
ers in the field that the war has de-
stroyed innumerable homes and devas-
tated large territories, all of which, while
it abundantly proves the tenacity OF the
insurgents and their faith in their cause,
does not remove the fact that the opera
tons of American soldiers throughout
the islands daily demonstrate the resolu.
ton of the people OF the United States
to make their sovereignty respected
throughout the archipelago. The league
urges the leaders to make peace to avoid
greater evils.
The Women's league has received a
cabegram to the effect that the Filipino
general, Lukban, who is in Sanar, is
pleading for discontinuance of hostil-
tiles.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
HOW ABOUT IT?
Boston Politicians At q Loss to Account for
Bad Republican Defeat.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis completely overwhelmed the Re-
publicans in the city elections, General
Patrick A. Collins being elected mayor
over Mayor Thomas n. Hart by the
largest plurality in quartz of century.
The Democrats likewiie oh aimed control
of both branches of the city government,
elected their street commissioner, S. A.
Charles, and practically all their candi-
dates for the school committee. As usual
the city voted strongly in favor of license.
The result Of the canvas was fully as
much surprise to the Democrats as to
their opponents. The most sanguine
Democratic prophet only gave 1000, yet
the plurality was nearly tripled. Two
years ago Mayor Hart defeated General
Collins by l,2sl votes and polled some-
thing over 10000. This year the total
Republican vote for mayor was trihe
over $1,000, the smallest given party
candidate for mayor since 1893, despite
a registration almost 80 per cent. larger
than then. Yet General Collins received
over 50 600 votes, the largest in the his
tory of the city, and he carried IS OF the
25 wards,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
FOX UNIVERSITY WORK.
Carnegie Arranging to Make a Large Gift for
American Educational Work.

Chicago, Dec. lO.-A dispatch to the
Record Herald. from Washington, d. c.,
says
Andrew Carnegie is to give $40 ,000, 900
to the cause Of university extension in
the United States. Announcement of
this great gift to education will be made
at the White House on Tuesday. Mr..
Carnegie was here few days ago and
took luncheon with President Roosevelt,
when details of the plan were fully dis
cussed.
Mr.. Carnegie had thought best to
create national board to handle this
munjficent benefaction. President Roose-
welt will probably name such board for
Mr.. Carnegie, or at least set in motion
the machinery which shall lead to q
national organization.
Mr.. Carnegie is expected here today,
and fuller details of this gigantic enter
prise will soon become public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
FATAL COLLISION.
Bad Wreck on the Northern Pacific Near
North Yakima.

North Yakima, Dec. 1O.-A head end
collision between an extra east-bound
freight train and No. 81 freight, two
miles north of here on the Northern Pa
cific, at midnight resulted in the death
of two trainmen and the injury of sew
eral others. The killed are Engineer
Cooper and fireman, name unknown.
The injured are Brakeman J. J Peters,
arm mangled and internally injured ;
Fireman B. B. Stott, leg broken, foot
crushed; Brakeman w. r. Darcy, head
and face scalded; Conductor Jos. Chare,
head cut and scalded; Fireman Alfred
Schanno, bruised and scalded.
Three engines and thirty-three cars
were destroyed. Under orders the trains
were supposed to pass at Wenas station.
When the extra arrived there a train
stood on the siding, and surprising it was
No. 81, the extra proceeded to North
Yakima. The collision occurred at a
sharp curve and neither engineer saw the
other until the trains struck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
COURT OF ARBITRATION.
New Australian Law to Avoid Strike Troubles
Has Been Passed.

Sidney, N. S. w., Dec. s. BY the
passage of the industrial arbitration bill
through it's final stages the government
has placed a law upon the statute books.
the working of which will excite interest
throughout the world.
This bill not only compels reference of
all disputes between employers and en-
ployes to competent court, with powers
to enforce it's orders and award, but
makes a strike or a lockout before or
pending such reference msdemeanor,
punishable by fine or imprisonment.
The court which will pass upon these
disputes is to be presided over by Judge
OF the supreme court, and will have most
extensive powers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
ISLAND FOR ANARCHISTS.
Senator Hoar Introduces a Resolution to Pro
vide Reds 4 Home.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Hoar
yesterday introduced the following reso-
luton:
"That the president be requested, if
he shall deem it advisable, to enter into
negotiations with other civilized coun-
tries to the end that q convention may
be made in accordance with the terms
of which some island, or if that cannot
be done, some other suitable territory,
may be set apart. to which, under due
precautions and after fair and proper
trial, persons found guilty OF attempting
or instigating or counseling the over
throw of all governments or of criminal
attempt upon the life Of chief magistrates
or high officials Of such government, may
be transported and to Which they may bs
cOntinedn
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
CHOPPED UP FINE.
-Four Montana Prospectors Butchered by Bolo'
men in Central Luzon.

White Sulphur Springs, Mont, Dec. 9.
The fate of George Hays and a party
of three prospectors, who left here to
prospect in the Philippines in 1900, has
been revealed in a letter just received IN
this city. The party has been missing
since March, 1900, and every effort to
locate the miners had been futile up to
this time.
Rev. ]. C. Leonard, formerly minis
ter at Hawaii, residing at Manila, was
induced by friends of the missing men
to take up the scare. Diligent inquiry
on his part disclosed the fact that the
party, disregarIing the warnings of the
military not to venture beyond their
lines Of defense, had gone into the
mountains of Central Luzon. Later the
bodies of the four men were found liter
ally chopped to pieces by bolomen. The
heads and arms were severed from the
bodies and the bodies were otherwise
horribly mutilated, Hays and James
Brown were identified by the papers they
had upon their persons.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
NEWS OF THE DAY
FROM THE FOUR QUARTERS OF
THE WORLD.
Comprehensive Review OF the Important
Happenings Of the Past Week Presented
in a Condensed Form Which Is Most
Likely to Prove Of Interest to Our Many
Readers

Navigation at the head OF the Great
Lakes has closed.
Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan
have signed articles for fight. Bob
Fitzsimmons is to be the referee.
The PENNSYLVANIA railroad has decided
To Tunnel under North River and build
a great underground terminal station in
New York city.
Miss Margaret Johnson died OF pneu-
mona at a Denver hospital Wednesday.
She was the fourth member OF the family
to die within six days OF the same
disease.
William B. Preston, formerally cap
tain in the Forty.third regiment OF IN
fantry, United States volunteers, COM
mitted suicide at Manila.
Official confirmation has been received
Of the report that the arbitrator on the
projected electrification of the London
underground railroads has decided IN
favor OF Charles T. Yerkes.
The annual report of Governor Otero,
of New Mexico, renews the plea Tor
statehood, and says the federal census
returns for 1900 do the territory great
injustice. He says the population OF
the territory, based on careful estimates,
should be at this time 313, 19l, including
Indians.
The United States supreme court mas
taken a recess until January 9th.
The entire business portion of the
village of Globes, Mich. 20 miles west
of Kalamazoo, was detroyed by fire Sum
day. Loss about 500, 900; insurance
small.
The London Times in its financial
article says the trade relations tor
November are again unsatisfactory,
showing decreases in the values OF both
imports and exports.
The state department has been official
" advised that the crown prince OF siam
has completed arrangements to visit the
United States next October. No MEM
Der of the royal family of Siam has ever
visited America. s
Severe snow storms swept over England
and Scotland the first OF the week.
Native scouts from Bangabon, province
of Nueva Ecija, have killed the American
negro, David Fagin, deserter from the
Twenty-fourth Infantry (colored), who
for more than two years has been leading
Filipinos against the American troops.
Gov. Vannovsky, the Russian minister
of education, has introduced system
whereby university students will be able
to choose representatives to speak on
their behalf and bring grievances before
the authorities.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
WILL LEAVE WASHINGTON.
Prof. splIlman Appointed to Responsible Gov.
eminent Position.

Pullman, Dec. 1O.-W. j. Spillman,
professor OF agriculture at the Washing
ton agricultural college, leaves that in
stitution January to accept position
under the government at Washington,
u. c., to succeed Prof. Scribner, who
goes to Manila to take charge of the de-
partment of agriculture in the PHILIPPINE
islands. In his new position Prof. Spill
man will have charge of all government
experiments in grasses and forage plants,
and will have corps of assistants, one
of whom is Prof. Leckenby, now located
in the Yakima valley. There will be but
one man, Mr.. Galloway, between Prof.
Spillman and the secretary of agricul-
ture. The salary attached to this posi-
ton is $4,000 per annum. Prof. Spill
mans salary with the college is 81 800.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

Vancouver, b. C.. Dec. 9.-Steamer
New England, of the halibut fishing
fleet, arrived last evening from northern
fishing grounds. Her fishermen report
having seen large quantity OF wreckage
near Banks island, which lies on the
eastern side of Hecate strait. The wreck
age consisted OF parts Of small schoon-
err, and while there are no Identifying
marks visible. it is feared that it may
have belonged to the schooner John ID.
Long, which left Unalaska six weeks ago
for Seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
Beers DEFEATED.
Kitchener Reports a Victory Over Maritz At
Tontellsbosch.

London, Dec. 1l..-Gen. Kitchener re-
ports battle between the British troops
garrisoned at Tontellsbosch and large
force of Beers under the command of
Gen. Maritz. An attack was made on
the garrison and the Beers suffered de-
feat. In his report he adds that the
southwestern corner of the Orange River
Colony is now cleared of the Beers.
The weekly report of the operations
against the Beers, as made by Gen.
Kitchener, shows that II Beers have
been killed, q wounded and 372 captured
and forwarded to camps of detention.
In addition to this 35 surrendered and
laid down arms. The reports tend to
create = somewhat better feeling in Lon
don, as indicating that the end of the
war cannot be very far away.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
Placed Bonds in ENGLAND

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 1.-THE News says
Joseph B. Moore, of this city, who re-
turned from England week ago, placed
s2l 900, 900 of five per cent. 30-year gold
bonds in that country. This means that
the projected Gulf & Manitoba railroad
from Duluth to Kansas City, distance
OF 700 miles, will be constructed. Work
will begin Immediately. Hon. F. T.
Campbell, ex-governor of Iowa, is the
leading spirit in the enterprise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
TO SAVE THE PLATINUM.
Yukon Miners Said to Have Been Throwing
Much Valuable Stuff Away.

Montreal, Dec. 11.-C. S. Hurter, Do
minion government metallurgist, OF Van
couver, is responsible for the statement
that among the millions of dollars Of
Yukon gold brought to him for purchase
by the government this season was an
abundance of platinum, unknown to the
miners. Hundreds of little nuggets Of
platinum were mixed with coarse gold.
MIR. Hurter gave it as his opinion that
the miners OF the Yukon were throwing
away thousands of dollars worth Of plat
mum daily. The Dominion government
is now sendingan expert to the Klondike
to investigate the matter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
INVOLVES MUCH
WHITE PASS & YUKON RAILWAY
COMPANY,
Il Is Said, to be Asked to Repay to Shippers
and Others Large Sums Alleged to Have
Been Charged in Excess Of What Was
Proper-Officers at Seattle Say They
Know Nothing About the Matter as Yet
and Deny Overcharsins.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. IA case in
volving every cent that the British
Yukon Company, otherwise the White
Pass & Yukon railway, has taken in
freight and passenger rates since the
company commenced business in 1898,
will shortly be brought before the
supreme court of British Columbia, and
will in turn 60 through the different
courts to the highest court in the land,
the imperial privy council. In few
days writ will be issued against the
British Yukon Company, under which
name the White Pass 4 Yukon route IS
incorporated in Canada, for the purpose
of testing the legal position of the
shippers of goods and the passengers
who have paid fares on that road since
it commenced business.
The stand taken by claimants, who
include some of the largest shippers to
the Yukon, is that this company, under
it's charter from the Dominion govern.
ment, was compelled to have its rates
approved by the governor general in
council. This approval, according to
the dispatches received from Ottawa,
published in the press and subsequently
verified, was not obtained by the COM
pany, and in fact they did not forward
their schedules of freight and passenger
rates to the department of railways until
this year. When they did do SO the
schedules were returned by the minister
ofrailways, according to press dispatches,
and officials of the company are now in
Ottawa trying to adjust the matter.
Under these circumstances the claim
ants hold that they are entitled to the
return of their fares and freight money
and damages. 1t is commended by those
seeking the return of passage money
that the rates were extortionate, averag-
ing about 20 cents per mile. By those
seeking the return of freight charges
paid by them it is also claimed that the
rates were extortionate, supplementing
this with the further allegation that
they have been injured by secret rebates
granted their competitors, whereby the
claimants have suffered serious loss.
Runs Into Millions.
When the amount of freight handled
and the number of passengers carried
since the opening OF the road is taken into
consideration an idea OF the immense
amount the company would be compelled
to pay should the case 60 against them
can be obtained. 1t would certainly
run into the millions. Both classes Of
claimants rely with great confidence on
section 290 of the Canadian railway act,
which reads as follows:
every person from whom any COM
pany exacts any unjust or extortionate
toll rate or charge shall, in addition to
the amount so unjustly exacted, be en-
titled to recover from the company as
damages an amount equal to three times
the amount so unjustly exacted."
There have been similar cases decided
in Ontario, both for and against the
companies.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

New York, Dec. Herr Drefelt,
former minister OF commerce in Prussia,
is in the city inspecting the immigrant
clearing house at Ellis island. Herr
Dreielt is here for the purpose OF inspect
ing national institutions throughout the
country. He will return to Germany on
December 25.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
COvET THE LAND.
Movement on Foot to Open Up the Cosu'
dAlene Indian Reservation.

Spokane, Dec. 10.--Agitation has been
started in Northern Idaho in favor of
opening the Occur d'Alene Indian res
ervation to white settlers. This reserve,
which partly surrounds Lake Occur
d'Alene, contains over half million
acres including much fertile land and
valuable forests of white and yellow pine.
deposits, but their value cannot be de-
termined while the land is held as a
reservation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE President
has accepted the resignation of Frank
W. Hackett as assistant secretary of the
navy, to take effect next Monday. His
successor, Charles II. Darling, Of YER
mont, who is expected here in day or
two, will relieve him of his official duties
on Monday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
Claims Violation Of Contracts.

Seattle, Dec. 1l.-Frank Durrand, a
former Atlin packer, has filed two suits,
one ior 500, 600 and the other for SO, 900,
against NJ. J. Heney, the builder of the
White Pass 4 Yukon railway. Durrand
alleges that Heney violated two contracts
which he claims the two made during
the winter and spring of 1S9s-ls99.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
Los Angeles Cashier Short.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. lO.-H. j.
Freshman, cashier OF the Farmers and
Merchants bank of this city, has disap-
peared with sum OF the bank s money,
which Vice President II. w. Hellman es-
Inmates at 100000. The shortage was
discovered Yesterday. Freshman has
not been seen since o'clock Saturday
morning.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19

London, Dec. "a Brussels dispatch
states that it is rumored there that ex-
President Steyn of the Orange Free
State has arrived in Brussels incognito,
and is now a resident OF that city, where
his secrecy and privacy are protected by
friends.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
Kitchener Reports Again.

London, Dec. l2.-Lord Kitchener, in
dispatch from Standerton, Transvaal.
dated Tuesday, December 10, announces
that Gen. Bruce Hamilton, after night
march, surprised and captured practice
ally the whole OF the Bethel Boer COM
mand at Trichardsfontein early that
morning. Seven Beers were killed and
l3l were made prisoners.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
Anarchy and Anti. Trust.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Judge Ray,
chairman of the judiciary committee,
has called meeting of that committee,
when the important questions OF restrict
ing anarchy and an antitrust measure
will be discussed informally.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-19
will Prosecute O'KeIIy.

London, Dec. 9.-The government has
decided to prosecute Conner O'Kelly,
NJ. p, chairman of the Mayo county
council, and several officials of the
county Mayo under the crimes act, for
holding meetings and delivering intimi-
dating speeches in defiance OF the order
OF the police.