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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-25
On His own Responsibility

In determining upon this course,
Minister WI is acting entirely upon
his own initiative and responsibility,
and without any reference to his
status as minister to Washington or
any suggestion from officials here.
While he has had the matter in con
temptation for some time, vet there
has been no occasion or opportunity
for giving expression to his plans.
Now, however, this opportunity has
presented itself in the form of re-
cent imperial edict inviting the high
officials of China, at home and
abroad iceroys, governors and min
listers abroad-to present to the gov
eminent every facility at their com
mand to aid in overcoming the pres
ent disastrous condition of affairs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-25
Favors Conservative Reform.

Probably the most important fea-
ture of the document is its general
presentation of the view that The time
is now at hand for China to adopt plans
of conservative reform In stating the
need and advantage of this, the minis
ter's memorial will point to the lesson
Japan has given to the world. Up to
few years ago the conditions in China
and Japan were almost identical. But
by the gradual adoption of modern
methods of procedure Japan has
brought herself into close communica-
tion with the rest of the world and
now occupies an enviable position
among the other recognized great
powers. Minister WI holds that there
is nothing lacking in the resources of
China or in the character Of her peo-
pie to keep her from securing the same
advantages which have come to Japan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-25

Louisville, Ky, April 23.-The river
at this point at noon was rising an
inch and a half an hour, and it is be-
lieyed by old rivermen that stand
will be reached by Wednesday, and
that while there will be a very big
| river there will be no serious damage
They were sufficiently warned, how
ever, and are amply prepared for the
worst should it come
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-25
So Recnrrence odd blood.

Pittsburgh, Pa, April23.-Forecaster
Ridgcway, of the local weather bureau,
says there viii be no recurrence of the
flood All three rivers will continue
to fan aud the rise at the headwaters
is not enough to affect he fall in the
lower streams. 1t would take n steady
rainfall of "a hours, he said TO check
the fan in the rivers, and from present
indications that is not likely TO occur.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-25
Heavy FAN OF Snow.

Youngstown, O., April 23.-Street
car travel. which was completely sus-
pended since last Friday at midnight
on account of the deep snow has been
resumed. The Mahoning Valley Rail
road company is running cars over its
lines from Warren to Lowellville.
Cleveland, O., April 23.-For the first
time in more than As hours trains be-
gan arriving in Cleveland Monday on
schedule time from the east. Be
tween this city and Buffalo, where the
storm wrought such havoc to tele-
graph and telephone lines, a limited
number of wires have been restored
and placed in service. Between Cleve-
land and Pittsburgh all direct tele-
graph lines are still down. The sub
urban and city electric railways were
operated Monday with practically no
delay to traffic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-25

Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia
division of the Norfolk &. Western
is badly washed out east of this city,
but its terminals here are all right.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07

Sheriff Hff came down from Monte
sano. Frida., and issued ukase against
gambling i. this city, and all games
Closed dow at II o'clock Saturday
night.
What moe can you ask? What more
can we do,than sell you the Ideal fancy
shirt at thtsame price that you pay for
inferior uality shirts? Garman a.
Barley.
We administer to your comfort and
save your textbook, by getting your
fancy shir of us. The best known line
M fancy hirts on earth-ldeal. Gar
man Il Bailey.
DR.. E.o. French came down from
Montesan this morning and took the
| steamer Gluillc River lor san Francisco.
The doctc intends spending a few weeks
in southe, California.
| still hfe my i head OF choice thor
oushbredand graded Jersey Cows and
rcristereA. J. c. c. Bull for sale. The
right parts can have time. GEORGE NJ.
POWELL, ewskah, Wash.
Fovxp-l bronze medal from the state
OF Oft4o' To II llltIllbcI vi W. -. LIN
Oregon Is. Vol. Infantry, for gallant
service ihhe Philippines. The owner
can have|le same by applying at tins
office.
Spring Hiding operations lave begun,
and the Snd of the hammer and saw Is
heard inll parts OF the city. The
growth oiberdcen during 1901 promises
. to distan any previous year i'll its
: history.
VIM. Vss, Il sailor on the schooner
Henry Won, had Il leg broke, Friday,
, while loing the vessel. Or. Scamell
reduced e fracture, and Weiss was
taken toe Marine hospital at Tacoma,
, Saturday
The hrn Woodmen lodge Of Aber-
: deem haNtcndcd an invitation to the
. Modern oodmcn and their wives, Of
. Iloduiano visit them tomorrow even
/ ing. Frboats will bc run and 4 royal
] GOOD TINS anticipated, as the Wood
men areleudil entertainers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07

Mr.. A. ]. Anderson, the we'll known
merchant tailor OF Aberdeen, Wash. in
order to be strictly up-to-date, travelled
all the way to the Windy City for sar-
torial pointers as we'll as new supply OF
woolens, both of which he secured in
goodly proportions, and returned we'll
prepared to give his clients the very lat
est creations in stylish garments. Fob.
Practical Cutter and Tailor, Chicago.
The Panel & Folding Box Co., of Ho-
GUAM, is in trouble. Geo. l.. Davis a
stakeholder, has applied to the superior
court for the appointment of receiver.
According to the complaint Of Davis, the
works of the company have been failure
from the start, and the trustees incom-
petent. He also alleges that the three
principal stockholders are interested in
another company, whose interests would
be served by wrecking this company.
The senate has passed Schofcld's bill
for the establishment of a new normal
school for the southwest section Of the
state. at Montesano, the county seat OF
Chchalis county. The bill does not carry
any appropriations, but provides that the
governor and two commissioners appoint
ed by him shall meet at Montesano be-
fore July l, 1901, and locate site for
the school, ten acres of which, at least,
must be donated. 1t is said to be the in
tcntion OF the citizens of Montesano to
donate to the state building for the
school. The building in question was
originally intended for an academy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07
CITY Council.


At the meeting of the city council
Saturday night, Mayor Anstie and all
councilmen were present.
An ordinance providing for the im-
provement OF Second and Harbor streets
was adopted.
The bond of X. S. Jackson for G street
Improvement, was approved.
The street committee recommended
the sewer in blocks E, is, 10 and 20 be
accepted The reports were accepted.
The water committee was granted fur
| ther time in the matter of additional
living rooms at the pumping station.
Councilman Knudson reported against
planking part of Benn street.
The street committee was granted fur
ther time in the matter of improving
Essex avenue and ID street.
Property owners on + street protested
against planking said street north OF
Heron street, and on motion, that part
OF + street, north OF heron, was stricken
from the improvement resolution, and
the attorney was directed to prepare an
ordinance for planking Of + street south
OF Heron street.
Application OF J. +. Bennett, for water
extension, was referred to the water
committee.
a. ii. Baldwin was appointed special
nightwatchman for the Acme opera
house.
Davis Il Fowler applied for transfer OF
license OF o. {. Nammen granted.
The license of a. Dreyer was trans
ferred to simmons 4 McNamee.
The clerks report OF water collections
was referred to the finance committee.
The marshal was instructed to buy II
ticket to Montesano for Il morphine
tiend, ana to use telephone at expense Of
city when necessary.
The street committee was instructed
to inspect work of r. S. jackson ON
Market street.
The water superintendent was instruct
ed to put in Il 2-inch water pipe on q
street instead of q inch, and to procure
the supplies for chief engineer.
The water committee was directed to
receive bids for 1000 feet of pinch pipe
The city engineer was directed to make
estimate cost OF monuments for street
corners.
\ resolution for Tie building OF the
cemetery rogG was adopted, and March
lG fixed to hear protests.
\ resolution lor the improvement, Of
Sixth street Was adopted.
An ordnance for Sidewalks on Wish
kali street. between VI and Alder streets,
was read and referred to the attorney
as was an ordinance for sidewalks on |
street, from Market to River street.
Bond OF J \. Graham was approved.
Ordinance for planking alley in block
Al was read and referred to attorney.
Bill OF w. II. Pearson, SIS for fees,
was allowed.
Application of W. r. Mcbride, for
. water, was granted.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07

Every right thinking man and woman
in Chchalis county says "Amcn" to
sheriff lluff's intentions to repress gam
bling. Gambling is crime. 1t is out
lawed in every state OF the Union. When
followed or tolerated it is in defiance of
law. He who CANDLES is law breaker.
He who supports the vice is vicious and
paticeps criminis. And we, who fail to
repress it, when it is in defiance of just
law and destructive to our best interest,
are recreant to the trust that God and
government repose in us.
The professional gambler is parasite
on our body polite. He does not pro-
duce an iota of our wealth. He throws
out his inducements, ensnares the I'M
wary, and mercilessly fleeces him when
once he gets him under his paw. l sim
cerely trust that all lawabiding citizens
OF the county will, without delay, assure
the sheriff of their sympathy and CO.
operation. W. IL. gibson,
Pastor OF the Baptist church, Aberdeen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07
The Children's Concert.

The concert given by the pupils OF
Central school, Friday night, in the Acme
opera house, was attended by large
audience, who were most pleasantly en-
tertaincd by the little folks, and the
larger ones who kindly volunteered for
the occasion. The affair was Il success,
both as an entertainment and financial
venture, and neat sum was realized
with which to procure the books required
by the school.
In their exercises, the children showed
the result OF excellent drilling, and ac-
quilted themselves gracefully. They
were assisted in the entertainment by
Mrs. S. N. Anderson, Mrs. W. NJ.
Maughn, Miss Rlla Riker, Mr.. \. Gylic,
Mis-. Frost, Of Cosmopolis, and Mi. L.
II. skinner, OF the Olympic Oil Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07

Emil Olsen was brought to st. .loseph's
hospital from Clemens camp, Monday,
suffering from an axe cut on the leg. Dr.
Scamell put eight stitches in the wound,
and, beyond an enforced idleness, Olsen
will be none the worse for the cut.
Losr.-A red leather pocketbook con-
tanning $40 bill and some notes and re-
ccipts of no value to anyone but the
owner The finder will be welcome to
the $40 bill if he will return the pocket
book and other contents to this office.
Note the advertisement of f. :. Ward
in this paper. Mr.. Ward has opened IL
fine stock OF ladies and gents furnishing
goods on the corner of Wishkah and f
streets, and invites you to call and IN
spect the goods and observe the prices.
A gasoline lamp exploded in Gus Ken
dall's saloon, at Montesano. Saturday
evening, and blew out the glass in one
window. The building had Il marrow
escape from being burned, and | ave
Gise and Tug Clark were severely burned
while distinguishing the flames.
Work has been commenced on the
Weatherwax 4 Rowland block, corner
Heron and II streets, and the adjoining
building OF A. j. Anderson. j. II. May
hall is building the Weatherwax x Row
land building, and |. W. Mason has
charge of the Anderson structure.
Rev. G. S. Jones, of Cosmopols, deliv-
cred IA lecture in the Methodist church,
Tuesday evening, the subject being
"Hymns and Hymn Makers" While
the audience was not large, those present
appreciated the topic of the discourse,
and the happy manner OF its delivery
The weekday services during Lent at
st. Andrews Episcopal church will bea
celebration of the Holy Communion
every Wednesday at Q: 45 a. M, and the
I.itany, Penitential office and address
every thursday at 1880 p. m. The sun
day services will be the same as us al.
The society cake walk and ball, satur-
dav. March 9th, in Firemen's hall, Will
be the most enjoyable performance ever
seen in Aberdeen, and it will be one hour
of continuous fun and laughter to see
the ten young artists, in Il score Of new
figures. compete for the mammoth cake
at stake.
Chas. r.. Kuhn. OF lloquiam WAS IN
town ~aturdav Oh business conMec,cG
nut on between Aberdeen and l!opUlaln.
Mr. Kuhn said an automobile had been
ordered for the route that would cost
- ,,0l, and that it would be here be-
tween April and Is.
One of w. j. Pattcrson's young pet
bears was shot and killed last evening
and the other one this morning. by
Samuel Bonn. The bears have been at
liberty since Mr.. Patterson went to San
Francisco, and have been soaring folks
about town, especially the school chill
drcn, until shot by Mr.. Bcnn.
The ladies OF the Methodist church
cave chicken dinner at the parsonage
last evening, for the purpose oi clearing
off the last small remnant ui mortgage
that stands AGAINST the church. The
large attendance was Il pleasant surprise
to the ladies. dinner being served to
more than 10 people. Tie sum realized
viii cover the debit and on Sunday even
ing the mortgage viii be burned.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07
BRIEF M ENTION.
Telephone 1913 for express or livery rig.
Mrs. A. II. Farnam is quite i'll with


the grip.
l.. /. Maley went to Tacoma on busi-
ness Tuesday.
4. j. West made business visit to
Olymsia Monlay.
Or. }os Kent is still confuca to The
house with The Grip.
A. S. lIodgdon was up from IIoquam
on business Tuesday.
cisco, Saturday evening.
Judge Goss, of Melbourne, had bust
ness in the city Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. +. Case, Of Elma
visited Aberdeen, Sunday.
A car load OF alfalfa hay just received
and for sale by O. l.. Grain.
Wishkah lodge Knights OF pythias,
will organize Il uniform rank.
AL, Stewart Left this morning for it
visit 10 his claim in Lewis county.
The iineAD Office telephone number
has been changed iron. 23l to 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. John pamtio, Of Elna,
visited Aberdeen relatives luo lay.
Railroad Agent Williams i laid up
WiththcprerailingeIl !cmie-- tiIe grip
The issuo ana WIZ. Bryan papW
Tor one SEX" i'f 5-'-'' s'l'7'lY ~ "''''''-'''
NJ !. d pic io4s -.4o'"1''t ''r '>''''''''''''''
AlasEa' TO pfVsl'e'l I'' '''V N''0"
metal.
Q. I. Namlheh mas S9ln !it An" I.i.'le
Ear o. s',-s' ~ ''"' go 80
toNler'
Telephone ii 10 have your pa-47-e on
trunks deliYeIed promptly ~ amy P'i VI
the Guy,
Carl hetziali, the lailof mas sul.lVlpH'..
rccoVcred from 'l'e l'ic"ii'' -
business.
Dcpnty County Assessor '"'''p " v"l ~.
crWaX has colhlhellce'l '''' "ss0s'ii'''' ~
ol Apclueel''
AL. lreyer Is MOVING lo''"I l,l,o ,,' q
dWelllhg ON Sccoii" e'''''' l''
chased ny NM
A: ID. Wood has recovered Iron; i, uMu
weeks siege OF tle grip ANU - "S"''
able to De OUT
Hugh SIMMONS ana Joni' ~ 'J n"a"nr
have purchased the Saloon vi AL Ni'9e'
on Heron street.
Note .'etf's new auv' cohcG ln ,gs;;d a.'
spring stock OF SHOES "n" w s''N'>N
accordingly.
Mrs. Emil Pfund leit. on t.e s, ,ranE .
Newburg, Tuesday, lof TWO "ecNs
visit III San Francisco
A man and wife want po ad1rnss !
cooks III logging c"ii'P' =
MCGKEEvy, Aberdeen.
Fred F. smith mas a"oeu ; 0t" =
corking machine me- 70 va ane eq"'i''''''''
the Aberdeen Soda WORKS.
The annual meeting OF the ,ri Ne W.,
Club was mel" AT the nome VI -"'
Ferry, TUESDAY ai'erlloo''
Mr.. and Mrs: =. u. MH"'.;, VI W,.at4'
Oregon, are Vlsltlhs Mll'' VIZ
sister, MIS-. ;. D. MOTION
Mrs. samuel Benh retuillco ~, 1rs'1 = !
from visit WIN icl HWY HWY -''3'
McLaiieily, at liuihp'ui'le
Newton Britain, OF Humptulips, ha
hnsinrss in Aberdeen, Friday, and mao
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07

The frame OF the first floor OF the new
Zclaslio block is up and Il force of car
pentcrs. under Mr.. Beardsley, is pushing
the work.
A. G. Ennis, the dry goods man in
Commercial block, and who resides in
>nohomish. is visiting his Aberdeen
establishment.
Ii YOU look elsewhere Tor Ideal fancy
shirts its only time wasted. re. an l Il
-reast and y 1t live In tle city, Car
man 4 Nalkley.
The many friends OF Eugene France
are pleased to see him sufficiently rccoV-
cred from his rheumatic attack to he
again ON the streets.
The aSluerade ball given Ivy the
Aberdeen Brass Band, Saturday night,
was very pleasant affair socially, and Il
success financially.
J. r. Cross returned home from Aber-
deem Gardens, sunday. Mr.. Cross has
completed the building OF a new school
house at the Gardens.
1T. Rev. Bishop O'Dca arrived in til.
city Tuesday evening, and oiliciated at
the reception Of novitiatcs into he Con
vent OF t. Rose thi- morning.
Mrs. Elizabeth McGreeor and grand
dauGhtar Nil Jessie hollnan arrived
from Astoria, saturday evening, and arc
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James stewart.
Good SHOES Cheap. Bra&.n lines and
odd sizes Will hc sollat cost for the neAt
thirty days. FEANK liou,s, the shoe
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-07
In the Police Court.

Loren Coons was fined IS and costs by
Police Judge Pearson, Friday, for assault
and battery on VIM. G. Wilson.
Judge Pearson committed Henry Neth
to the city Jail saturday, in default OF 50
fine for being drunk and disorderly.
Judge Pearson there were G3 eases in
Fines and costs We're paid in amounting
to $354 Of which $50 was paid to the
marshal as fees, S2S.SO retained by the
Justice as fees in cases dismissed at the
city's cost, and the balance $265.20 paid
into the city treasury.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-12
The Punishment Of Gnos.
BY FRANK H. SWEET.

Dropping his head and pressing his ell
bows close to his side, he sped like q
deer through the orchard and on past
/ the barn to the house.
And yet all he had seen had been a
footprint in the moist soil; but the toes
were turned toward the forest and water
was still oozing into the depression and
the print had been made by moccasin
Deacon White was standing in the
doorway, clad in his Sunday suit of
sober drab. His face was stern-and COM
posed, and though it was turned toward
his thrifty acres, 1t was a gaze that was
unseeing, for his thoughts were absorbed
in things BETTING the near Sabbath He
cid not even see the figure leave the or
chard and speed toward him, and 1t was
only when he was almost brushed from
his feet by the figure crowding past into
the house. that his gaze and thoughts
dropped earthward But then his eyes
were quick enough, to detect rent in the
shoulder of the boys Sunday coat, and
to see mud splashed half way up to his
knees. "Enos,'' he called sternly, come
here! What means such ungodly haste?'
But Enos was already half way up the
ladder which led to his own room in the
loft. Three Minutes later he was down
again, his Sunday garments exchanged
for those of every day wear. The dea-
COIL 3 eyes OpeUeO WlQo Will dHldISQ
horror and wrath. With a quick stride
which seemed out of keeping with his
pious meditations, he crossed to a corner
and selected heavy oak stick which
was used to drive cattle. This he grasp
ed determinedly.
Take off your coat" he ordered
grimly.
But again Enos gave not the least
heed He was through the doorway be-
fore the deacon could seem to believe
the evidence of his own eyes. Then the
amazed horror gaze way to unmixed
wrath.
.'You-ycu son of a Behalf" the deacon
stormed,, come back-at once! L COM
mand you!"
"Goin'-to foller the trial--an find out, :"
came back from the vanishing figure
"Get-your-guns- be ready.
What is it, Eliphalet?'' asked Mrs.
White brought from the kitchen by the
unusual commotion.
"Enos," tersely; 'he is falling back into
the ways of wickedness. Perchance he has
seen deer or bear, and the sight has
set him wild. 1t is the outcropping of his
early training. He is from the house of
Belial.,
But Enos is not accountable like most
boys said Mrs White. gently. You
know he is not all there"
Meanwhile Enos had sped through the
orchard, emerging from the side nearest
to the forest. But ere he left the shelter
of the fruit trees he dropped upon the
ground and worked his way through The
grass like a snake, keeping as much as
possible behind trees and natural eleva-
tons When he reached the forest he
circled around to the point toward which
the footprints pointed, where he remain
ed for some minutes, serutinizing che
ground sharply. Then he stole away into
the depth of the forest.
Two hours later he returned, hurrying
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-12

it was incessant nagging, springing the
subject on him when for a moment he
seemed almost happy turning his brief
sip of honey to gall upon his lips. In
the long run she always wore out his
nervous energy at last, and he surrender
ed through sheer physical exhaustion.
Woman can beat out a man every time
at the nagging business.
Skopley has genius. If he had not had
his nose to the grindstone all these years
because of his family-even with it, if
his wife had been content to live with
in their means and give him rest-that
genius would by now have brought him
fame and fortune, and Mrs. Skopley
would have been able to realize her am
bition, unreasonable as it is. But. no.
1t may not now be. Once Skopley spoke
to his wife of his dying hopes and his
vanishing inspiration of the mournfuI
might have been" He had given all
the strength of his young manhood, all
his powers, for twenty years to the task
of maintaining her and the children in
style of living beyond what they could
afford. And she said:
'WeH, what of it? You are as well off
as you were when you married me, aren't
your
1t was an awful speech, and she did
not even know it. "The years the locusts
have eaten" the man himself a spirit
to fine issues finely touched but now all
broken, tangled and helpless-it is one of
the saddest pictures even on this sad
planet