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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
OVER. IRRIGATION.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson Issues Note
Of Warning.

Washington, Nov. 27.-While several
of the far Western states are appealing
to congress to make large appropriations
for irrigation, Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson says that large section OF the
state of Washington is in danger of over
irrigation. He refers to the Yakima
valley, where soil survey of about 1885,
coo acres was recently made by the agri-
cultural department.
''Frequent MENTION" Mr.. Wilson says
in his annual report, "has been made by
agricultural Investigators Of the alkali
in the soils of this valley. The amount OF
alkali found by our parties was very
small when compared with the area which
has been irrigated, but the land which
is damaged is near Yakima, and is the
most valuable land in the valley, owing
to its proximity to the town and the ease
with which it can be irrigated. Under
sunnysidc canal, below North Yakima,
practically no land has been damaged
yet, but there is alkali in the subsoil,
which may rise to the surface in low
places. Excessive amounts of water for
irrigation are constantly being used and
the subsoil is rapidly filling with seepage
water. If the rise OF subsoil water goes
ON much longer. lands will suffer.
Only a small percentage Unavailable land
is irrigated at present, and it is hoped
that the dangers of over irrigation may
be shown SO clearly that land which is
now threatened may be saved"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
NO COMMANDMENT.
United States Authorities Will Probably Forbid
Destruction Of Property.

Washington, Nov. 26.-1t is pretty
we'll understood here that there is to be
no bombardment of Colon by either side
While Commander McCrea was given
wide discretionary power, and nothing
was said to him about stopping the bonn
bardment directly, nevertheless the
state department established a precedent
in these matters last year when 1t
instructed Mr.. Gudger to warn some
insurgents at Panama that they would
not be allowed to lombard that port. Ii
the government troops on the Pinzon
should persist in their purpose, it is said
the commanders of the various warships
at Colon would require that ample time
be allowed for the withdrawal from the
town OF all foreigners, and that the
attacking force, to escape restraint,
would be obliged to direct their bonn
bardment with such rare precision as to
destroy the insurgent defenses without
harming the railroad property and even
without endangering the passage of
trains. The secretary OF the navy has
cabled Capt. Perry, OF the Iowa. to
assume full command of all the United
States naval forces on both sides Of the
isthmus, in order to insure harmonious
operations. Consul General Gudger's
latest dispatch, which came yesterday
afternoon. was about as follows:
"Our troops have arrived at Matachin,
one-half of the way across the isthmus.
No obstruction the Colombian govern
ment seemed to. be victorious over the
insurgents"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
CALL IT GIGANTIC FAKE.
George R. Dedman of Alaska,
Laughs at Story Of Order Of
Midnight Sun.

Seattle, Nov. 29.-The alleged con-
cocted plan Of thousand members OF
the so-called Order of the Midnight Sun
to overthrow Canadian power in the Yu-
kon territory, is said by George R. Ded-
man, proprietor of the Golden North
hotel at Skagway, to be thcgreatest hoax
of the season. When seen at the Diller
hotel Mr.. Dedman said:
"The sensational story is the biggest
fake | ever heard of. There is positively
not bit of truth in it. happen to
know Just how the tale started, and will
tell you about it.
"Two miners were drinking at Skag-
way bar, and incidentally one OF them
remarked that the Canadian government
had only about $50 mounted police to
cover a territory of GOO miles, and what
an easy matter it wonld be for | 900 men
to march upon the territory and take
everything in sight. They were only
'joshing' when they were talking. a San
Francisco newspaper man was standing
near and heard the remarks. He was
short of news anyhow and the hot air
gave him an idea. so he manufactured
the story that was printed. The Order
of the Midnight Sun was made out OF
whole cloth. There is no such order in
existence.
"Col. Primrose of the mounted police
heard of the story and came to Skagway
to investigate it. He, of course. found
nothing in it, but the mere fact that an
official investigated, gave the correspond
ent grounds to insist that there was
something in it.
"The published story that certain per-
sons in Skagway had in their possession
the seals of the Order of the Midnight
Sun, is the biggest joke of it all. The
same fellows who started the tale, later
joked with the correspondent and told
him to say that the seals were in exist
ence and that they would produce them
for certain sum OF money. You know
he wrote story about the seals anyhow
as any wide-awake Alaskan newspaper
correspondent would do"
C.. Gilbert, Yukon steamboatman
also denounces the story as a big joke.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Government to Build $4,000 Naval Equip.
ment Building.

Seattle, Nov. 3O.-News has been re-
ceived by Commandant w. 7. Burwell,
of the Puget Sound navy yard, that the
government will Immediately advertise
for bids for the construction of the naval
equipment building which is to be added
to the present plant at the navy yard.
The building is to cost $4,000, and
will be used as supply and storage
building for naval equipment. 1t is a
matter that has been agitated for some
time, and on Recommendation was made
the subject for an appropriation several
months ago. The building will be an
important adjunct to the naval station.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
NEEDS OF ALASKA.
Principal Recommendations Found in the An
nuaI Report Of Gov. Brady.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The wants OF
Alaska, as summarized in the recom-
mendations made in the annual report
of Governor Brady, are extensions to
Alaska of all the federal land laws, sur
veys OF the land for immediate settle
ment, a delegate in congress without
territorial organization cable between
Alaska and the United States ; represent
alton at the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton in l903 the appointment OF com
missioner of mining, and enactment OF
game law for the district.
Gov. Brady says the agitation for a
territorial form of government has
gained very little Roadway with those
who have any property to tax. In the
Cape Nome gold fields the uncertainty in
the execution OF the laws by the court
established there, according to the gov
ernor, has led to the refusal Of many
persons to develop their claims and to
capitalists Withholding their investments
on account of this fear Of insecurity.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
LEWiS.CLARK CENTENNIAL.
Necessary Amount Of Subscription Practically
Raised in One Day.

Portland, Ore, Nov. 26.-Canvassers
for subscription to the Lewis and Clark
centennial which it is proposed to hold
in this city in 1905 have started out and
it is understood that practically the
entire capital stock of the corporation,
100000, is assured as the result OF a
which have in charge the matter Of
soliciting funds have made no report,
but it is known that the amount already
subscribed and that which foreign cor
porations are expected to contribute,
will equal, if not exceed $500, 900, the
capital stock of the Lewis and Clark
corporation. The committees will make
report Wednesday night and many OF
the large subscribers express the belief
that the amount of money pledged at
that time will greatly exceed 1900, 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
WASHINGTON NEWS.
What . Being Done BY the People OF Our
Growing and Prosperous State.

The Washington University team de-
feated Idaho, Thanksgiving day by Il
score OF 10 toe.
The postoflice at East Spokane was
broken open by burglars, who carried
away about $75 worth Of stamps and
several dollars in cash.
Walter Hartley, Great Northern
fireman, fell from his engine and was
mangled bv the wheels and crushed to
death by the firebox at Skykomish. lie
leaves widow at Leavenworth, Wash.6
Spokane will probably have team in
the Montana league next season.
The Northern Pacific will expend
5000 900 in filling under its docks at
Seattle.
A syndicate composed of Seattle men,
has purchased the noted Lance hydraulic
mines of the Foot's creek district, few
miles east of Grants Pass, Ore. The
price paid was $35, 600. !
George +. Kienstra, a well known
Seattle produce merchant, is dead.
A man by the name of Reny Cade was
killed at Leavenworth while trying, it is
supposed to beat his way on the Great
Northern westbound. His body was
found near that town.
The next meeting of the state teachers
convention will be held at Everett
December 26, ~ and %. 1t is expected
that at least 400 teachers from different
parts of the state will be in attendance.
Ayoung man named Knappemplyed by
the Wheeler-O sgood mill, Everett. was
dragged around about two hundred times
by the big shaft. His clothing was en-
tirely torn off and his body is one mass
of bruises, but no bones were broken. 3
The hospital bazaar at Everett Melted
$500 in two evenings last week.
Seattle high school defeated Whatcom
at football, Saturday by score OF to B..
A new business building covering the
entire block between First and Second
avenues, University and Union streets,
at Seattle, is projected.
The Port Townsend high school foot
ball team Saturday defeated the team
from the preparatory department of the
University of Washington by a score Of
6 to 5, in hard fought game.
Andrew johnson, convicted at Seattle
OF stealing horse and buggy from Rem
ton and driving with it across Snoqual-
mic pass. has been sentenced by Judge
Griffin of the superior court to three
years in the state penitentiary.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
ANOTHER BREWERY.
Big plant Of Machinery Bought in New York
for Seattle.

New York, Nov. 27.-Otto Meeske, the
well known brewer of Muskegon, Mich,
is buying here notably complete plant
of machinery and brewery apparatus.
Mr.. Meeske states that his purchases
are being made for large brewery
which he will establish in Seattle, Wash,
to cost between 100000 and 1925, 900.
Mr.. Meeske recently made visit to
the Pacific coast, spending several weeks
in looking for location. He found, he
says, that Seattle was the best suited of
any city he visited, and he thinks there
is no city on the coast that has brighter
business outlook.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
NEWS OF THE DAY
FROM THE FOUR QUARTERS OF
THE WORLD.
Comprehensive Review OF the Important
Happenings Of the Past Week Presented
in Condensed Form Which Is Most
Likely TO Prove Of interest to Our Many
Readers

Announcement is made of the marriage
in Chicago, of Mrs. Fred Gebhart, OF
Baltimore, and Henry Clews, Jr., son OF
a well-known New York banker.
After lively debate the municipal
council OF Berlin, by vote of 81 to 81
adopted the plans for altering Inter Den
Linden that were approved by Emperor
William.
The Union block, the best in Yankton
S. d., was DESTROYED by fire. Loss $780,.
600. William Pearson, city marshal
who was asleep in the building, jumped
from third story window and was
fatally injured.
Ex-senator Roach, of North Dakota
James Seymour, one of the escaped
Leavenworth convicts, has been captured
in Alabama.
Noah Raby, said to be 100 years old
is diving in the Piscataway poorhouse,
near Brunswick, N. j.
Directum, the great trotting stallion,
has been sold for $l2, 100 to the Inter-
national stock farm of Minneapolis.
A man giving the name of Robert
Collins has been arrested at Niehart,
Mont, in connection with the Great
Northern train robbery OF July 3.
The appointment of George E. Heinz
rod, of Nebraska, to be consul general at
Apia, Samoa, has been announced.
Mr.. Gilbert Parker, NJ. p, novelist
and dramatist, has sailed for this coun-
try.
Sir Thomas Upton says he will try
again to lift that cup if there are no other
challengers.
Four employees of the Grand Pacific
hotel, Chicago, Rose Mallin, Frederick
Weisse, Phoeba Williams and Walter
johnson, have been arrested, charged
with the theft of 81 400 worth of silver,
cut glass and other hotel materials. 3
The rumor of the death of Count Toll
stoi is denied.
The Turkish government is said to be
in worse financial straits than ever
before.
President Roosevelt went down the
Potomac Saturday on the Sylph Tor a
duck hunt.
Minnesota defeated the Northwestern
University of Chicago, in football
game Saturday, l6 too
What is claimed to be great sugar
trust, called "Kartel" has been opera
ting in Germany for the past year.
The Vanderbilt estate has paid 1884,, :
sol inheritance tax, and enough more in
fighting the case in the courts to bring
the total up to 81 100000.
The law passed by the last New York
legislature prohibiting ticket scalping
has been declared to be unconstitutional
by the court of appeels Of that state.
A Vienna newspaper says the crown
prince of Roumania has challenged
Grand Duke Hesse to fight duel in
connection with the divorce proceedings
of the latter against his wife, who is the
crown princes sister. l
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
INDIANS MAY REVOLT.
Sioux Of South Dakota Object to Plan Making
Them Self-Supportins.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 25.-The 1ndi.
ans and whites of South Dakota do not
take kindly to the plan of the Indian
commissioner to cut off the Indians ra.
tfons and make the red men self-sup.
porting. 1t is an undeniable fact that
experienced white farmers could not
make an existence from the reservation
lands. The Indians themselves are mo.
roselv silent, and a feeling is general
that if the government undertakes to
force them to take allotments, they will
revolt. Already the leaders are calling
the braves to die fighting rather than to
submit to being starved.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Clement Studebaker Dead.

South Bend, Ind, Nov. 2S.-Clement
Studebaker, the worlds greatest wagon
maker, is dead.
He became seriously i'll about ten days
ago and has been unconscious for the
past two days except for a short interval.
MIR. Studebaker was 20 years old and
was president of the Studebaker Bros.
manufacturing Company, the most ex-
tensive vehicle making concern in the
world. Mr. Studebaker began his career
as blacksmith.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Shot at by Burglars.

Palouse, Nov. 30.-A daring burglary
was committed three miles east OF
Palouse, when the farm residence of j..
]. IIaffer was entered by desperate
burglar, who was discovered by the
farmers 15.year.old son Winford, and
took two shots at the boy, one OF the
bullets passing through the lads hat:
The burglar made good his escape, and
the boy was SO badly frightened that he
could not give an accurate description OF
him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
is WITHIN ITS BOUNDS.
President Hills Comment on the Northern
Securities Company.

New York, Nov. 28.-When the reply
of Gov. Toole, of Montana, to the invita-
ton OF Gov. Van SAINT, of Minnesota, to
enter conference of Northwestern gov
errors to discuss steps to be taken
against the Northern Securities Com
pauy, was shown to j. ]. Hill, president
of the Great Northern railway, by an
Associated Press reporter, he said
"When the gentlemen get through
telegraphing to each other they will find
that the Northern Securities Company
is entirely within it's rights and is not
violating any law of the states of Mon
tana or Minnesota
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
SCORES OF DEAD.
FATAL COLLISION IN
THE WABASH ROAD,
Two Passenger Trains Collide ''hile Coins n
Full Speed-Wreck Takes re and Bod,e.
of Many Of the Victims Ike Reduced 10
Ashes s. Wrong Reading Of Orders the
Cause of the Disaster.

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 29.-From 100 to
$50 persons were killed or injured last
night i'm a wreck on the Wabash railroad
Two heavily loaded passenger trains
collided head-on, at full speed, one mile
east of Seneca, the second station west
of Adrian. The west-bound train, com.
posed of two cars loaded with immi.
grants, and five other coaches, was
smashed and burned with awful loss OF
life and fearful injuries to a majority Of
it's passengers. The east-bound passen.
ger train, the Continental Limited, suf.
iered in scarcely less degree.
The track in the vicinity oJ the wreck
is strewn with dead and dying. MANY
physicians from Detroit have gone to
the scene.
The west-bOund train was known az
No. IL, and was regular, which, besides
it's regular coaches, had several coaches
filled with Italian immigrants going west
from New York. The east.bound train
was known as No. i, the continental lin.
tied. 1t was vestibuled train, consict.
ing of a baggage car, combination coach
alds epers.
Orders Misread.
The cause of the wreck was mjsread.
ing of orders by Engineer Strong Of the
continental limited. The order, it is
claimed, read, "Pass at Seneca" but
Strong understood it to read Sand Creek.
The conductor of the train did not know
that the engineer had misunderstood the
order and supposed that his train was
going on siding. Finding that the train
was running rapidly, the conductor put
on the air brakes himself, but it was too
late. The two trains crashed together
and the cars of the west-bound train
were crumpled up in heap of ruins.
Engineer Strong stated in an interview
with an Associated Press reporter that
his order directed him to pass trains
Nos. ID and 3 (the latter closely follow
ing No. Is from Detroit) at Sand Creek.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
IoAHo's LOG CABIN PRINTING OFFICE.

Idaho has printing ofceand good onthat still maintained in
weekly Haley occupies this odd building and everything about is
building have been made as
needed partly logs partly building material Picotte
the first ISSUE June 49, 1881
1882 Associated Press dispatches
received then 175 miles by Haley 1t
time the soil Then flooring hauled in 6o miles, costing
identified with daily
New York City, Chicago and several other large cities always in I'M
portant and successful positions With single exception ne has
feels that should devote
profession printing office all visit
Wood Editor Pcotte we'll be proud OF his
building, his and his
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Morocco Sultan Makes q Stand.

Marakush, Nov. 27.-The Sultan has
announced to the governors and deputy
governors that he intends, in spite of all
opposition, to carry out reforms in tax
alton. Officials who have been detected
bribing yiziers are to be severely pun
ished. This announcement has caused
CONSERVATION among the governors who
have waxed wealthy by extortions. The
proposed new system inclues land tax
Both subjects and Europeans resident in
Morocco are expected to pay these taxes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Captain Diamond HEAVILY Fined.

Albany, n. ", Nov. 28.-Police Can.
tain Thomas ]. Diamond, of New York,
tried here on change of venue from New
York county, has been found guilty on
the charge of neglect of duty in having
failed to have suppressed disorderlv
houses in his precinct. He was sentenced
to pay a fine OF 81 900 or to be i'm prisoned
in the Albany County penitentiary for
one year. The fine was paid.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05

Cincinnati, Nov. Collaboration has
been received here by the friends OF
Judge William H. Taft, civil governor of
the Philippines, to the effect that Judge
Taft, upon the advice of his physicians,
is about to return to the United States
for an indefinite stay, leaving Vice Gov.
Wright as acting governor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
George N. Pullman Dead.

San Francisco, Nov. 3O.-George M.
Pullman, son of the late millionaire car
builder, died at his country home in San
Malteo, Thursday morning. He had
been i'll several weeks with pneumonia,
but until Tuesday his condition was not
considered serious.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Wants a Whole Canadian Town.

West Superior, Wis, Nov. 27.-John
F. Common, blacksmith, has begun suit
in the Canadian courts against the Cana
dian government to recover an estate
valued at over $3,OOOOO0. The estate
comprises the site Of the town CT Guelph
in Ontario, with population of 5000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Closed Large Lumber Deals.

Spokane, Nov. 29.-The Gould Manu-
featuring Company, of Oshkosh, Wis,
has completed deals for about $4,000, 900
feet of lumber, to be shipped from mills
around Spokane to the Eastern market.
The average price is reported at $l2 per
thousand, making a total of 100000.
Harry g. Gould, of this company, has
also purchased a half interest in the
Buckeye, one of the largest lumber com.
panies of Eastern Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Severe Storm East.

New York, Nov. 25.-A severe gale
has been raging along the coast and the
shores of New Jersey and Long Island
are lined with wreckage. The storm
extended to the New England coast,
and much damage was done to property.
1t is feared many lives were lost.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Move Toward Coast Lumber Combine.

Seattle, Nov. 26.-Rumors are rife
the probable formation of a
Pacific coast lumber combine to control
the entire output OF lumber of the coast
mills. 1t is said the Pacific Coast Lum-
Der Manufacturers Association is the
spirit of the movement, and that it will
manage and operate the combine if it is
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Victoria N, P. ASSIGNS.

Victoria, b. c., Nov. 2s.-Thos. Earlef
NJ. p. for this city, assigned last night.
The immediate cause Of the assignment is
said to be Earle's failure to win his long
pending suits against the Seattle x In
ternational railway.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
M. Joseph Chamberlain's Health.

London, Nov. 23.-The friends of
Joseph Chamberlain, the colonial secre-
tary, have for some time been concerned
with regard to his health. Mr.. Cham
berlain has written to the Hanesworth
school, declining to distribute prizes to
that institution because, as he said, "it
is absolutely necessary for me to contine
myself to public work."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Swept BY Tidal Wave.

London, Nov. 3O.-A remarkable tidal
wave, accompanied by strong winds, has
done much damage along the eastern
coast OF England from Norfolk to Kent.
Rivers have overlooked their banks, sea
walls have been invaded and miles of
country have been submerged.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Mayor lohnson Wins.

Columbus, o., Nov. 27.-The supreme
court has allowed the motion OF Mayor
Tom l.. johnson, of Cleveland, for leave
to file petition in mandamus against
the state board of equalization of rail.
ways, compelling it to reassess the rail-
road property of the state at valuation
based upon the market value Of it's
securities.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
Conspiracy at johannesburg.

Johannesburg, Nov. 23.-Another con-
spiracy has been nipped in the bud.
Twenty arrests were made at midnight
Tuesday in various parts of Johannes.
burg. A great sensation followed.