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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
ourL AwRv IN THE PHILIPPINES
Methods Pursued by Taoals to Ter.
rorize Peaceful Natives,

WASHINGTON, March 90 The
records in the cases of "a Filipino
natives, charged with various offenses
against military discipline In the Phil
ippines, including murder, treason and
other acts of violence, have been re-
ceived ut the war department. These
'ecords make plain the methods pur-
sued by the insurgents to terrorize
the native inhabitants of the islands,
and show cases of atrocities commit
ted upon the latter where they de-
clined to comply with the demands
and the exacti0ns of the so-called
Filipino government.
In one case nine insurgent sympa-
thizers. fully armed, seized In the
night family Of Ave persons and
killed them with Dolos. The motive
for the murder was the punishment
of the family for refusing to pay taxes
in support of the insurgent govern
ment. The guilty natives were SEN
fenced to hard labor for 80 years. In
another case under the orders of an
insurgent lieutenant colonel, native
was seized, bound and made to sit
down while a soldier held his head
and with knife cut his throat" The
murderer was condemned to be
hanged. Most of the other cases were
the murder of innocent Filipinos by
alleged soldiers and officers of the in
surgent army, several of whom are
described as notorious bandits and
outlaws. The most atrociOus, accord
ing to the records, Is that of Eusebio
Rojas, who was sentenced to be
hanged, styling himself lieutenant Of
infantry in the insurgent forces under
the command of Alejandrino. Rojas
claimed to exercise summary power
over the lives and property of the
natives who did not pear arms against
the United States, and conceived it
to be his duty to murder peaceful and
law-abiding people living within his
so-called military jurisdiction.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
skAowAv. JUNEAU CABLE.
for Proposals Being
Prepared.

TTCPdVSOs
WASHINGTON, March 20. Now
that the war department has funds
available, it is the purpose to push
work as rapidly as possible on the
telegraph cable from Skagway to Jul
neau, Alaska. This cable, approxi
mately 1876 milse long, is to be laid
by contract with funds made avail
able at the last session of congress-
In his last annual. report to the Sec
rotary, the chief signal officer. Brig
adier-General A. w. Greedy, strongly
recommended the laying of such q
cable, saying there was a pressing
need for cable between these two
cities. This he said, would not only
connect the MILITARY posts at Skag.
way with juneau, the capital Of
Alaska, but would enable the terri
torial authorities to reach, iaSkagway
and Dawson, the points in the Yukon
valley now so remote that as rule
not more than two or three letters
upon any subject can be exchanged
in the course of year.
OF course, this cable. while not laid
primarily to connect with line run.
ming down the coast to the states,
will be valuable adjunct in case such
project is later adopted by con-
gress. 1t is estimated that caDle
could be laid from Skagway to Val.
des, $50 miles, for 100000 and that
cable from Skagway to Seattle,
passing outside Of Vancouver and
Queen Charlotte islands, so as
to avoid international complications,
which would be at least $50 miles
long, could be laid for about $780,
900.
These cable connections" says
General Greedy. seem absolutely es.
sential If the United States intends to
encourage commercial and other en-.
terprises in Alaska with view to
development and its becoming, as is
possible, territory of the greatest
financial value to the American Re.
public"
In speaking of the work soon to
be begun, General Greedy said that
there were now available sufficient
funds for purchasing and laying the
Skag,lay-Juneau cable. The cable
is to be laid by contract. the firm
manufacturing 1t being required to
lay it. Advertisements for proposals
are now being prepared. containing
all the specifications. The cable is
to be insulated with rubber, f.3 ex.
perience has shown that no other in.
sulation can successfully be used in
our waters, especially those Of
Alaska.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
A New Canal Treaty,

Washington. March 2O.-Secretary
Hay had long conference today with
Senator Morgan respecting lsthmian
canal matters and the ACCESSIBILITY
of reopening negotiations for treaty
with Great Britain on the subject
The secretary is losing no oppor-
tunity of acquainting himself with
the views of senators on this subject
and the conference today is only one
of nearly dozen he has had on the
same subject with leading senators
and representatives since the adjourn
ment OF congress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Railroad Machinists Strike.

Iowa Falls, Ia, March 2O.-The ma.
chinists and boiler makers employed
at the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern shops, in this city, have
walked out. and will not return to
work until the differences between
the employees and officials are ad-
justed. This action follows that of
the union men at Cedar Rapids, and
it is reported it will be followed by
the men at Baskerville, Watertown.
Albert Lea and other division points.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28

San Juan. Porto Rico, March 90
A heavy storm prevails here. Two
inches of rain fell last night in two
hours. The wind is blowing 81 miles
an hour from the northwest. The rain
ceased at daylight. but the wind still
continues. The railroad is tied up by
serious washouts. Telegraphic com.
munication with the north and west
shores Is partially interrupted The
damage done by the storm rs un-
doubtedly more severe ir the interior.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Shot for Treason and Murder.

Cape Town, March 22.-J. p. Mia.
Der, S. Milaber and ]. A. Neuwoudt
were shot at De Aar last evening for
treason and murder in pursuance of
the sentence of court martial. The
death sentence was passed a week
ago, in connection with the wrecking
of a train near Taasbosch. by which
Ave men were killed. General Kitch-
ener confirmed the verdict. The gar.
rison was paraded and the prisoners
were led out at sunset.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Morocco Must Pay.

Washington, March 20.-The state
department Is giving renewed atten.
ton to the settlement of the claims
against the government of Morocco
The claim of Marcus Ezagui, who was
murdered at Fee in June last, has
been adjusted by the payment OF
$4,000, but there are other claims
equally meritorious which have not
been satisfactorily adjusted. Recently
the state department gave these con.
sideration. all efforts on the part OF
Mr.. Gummere. the consul-general at
Tangier, to adjust them having proved
ineffective. Under these circum'
stances, a special mission seems near
Instructions to this end today were
sent to Mr.. Gummere, as we'll as q
further instruction to demand an
apology for an apparent discourtesy
on the part Of the grand vizier and the
minister of foreign AFFAIRS in attempt.
ing to defeat the purpose Of the state
department to dispatch a special mis-.
sion to Morocco City. The armored
cruiser New York, with Admiral
Rogers aboard, is rapidly nearing Gi'
braltar, with every prospect OF reach
ing Tangier by the end of this week.
She will take Mr.. Gummere aboard
and convey him to Mazargan, where
the consul-general will disembark and
go overland to the Moorish capital
The New York will remain at Mazar'
gan under his orders until some sort
of settlement is reached, and Mr.
4Gummere was today notified to Thu
effect.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
CAPTURE Of Diocino.

Washington, March 21.-General
Macarthur at Manila today informed
the war department of the capture OF
the insurgent general, Diocino. His
cable Is as follows:
General Robert H. Hughes reports
Diocino. the most troublesome insur-
gent general in Panay, captured March
Is, wounded three times. He thinks
this will end the war In Capiz prov
lnce, Panay. In my opinion. it will
terminate hostilities in Panay The
transport Sheridan arrived to-day"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
TRIED TO BRIDE OFFICER.
Japanese Who Was Smuggling CHI
nese Into United States.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. March
20.-Several days ago word reached
the customs authorities that whole
sale smuggling of Chinese cannery'
men across the line was about to be
inaugurated. AS result, the revenue
cutter Grant was sent out to patrol
the Straits of Fuca and the channels
between the island and British Co
lumbia. Extra precautions to guard
the boundary line have also beer
taken. Three Chinese who were be-
ing smuggled across by Japanese
were captured today When taken
the Japanese offered the United States
officer a bribe. but was placed under
arrest at Northport and two charges
placed against him. one for unlaw'
fully aiding Chinese to enter the
United States, and one for attempt.
ing to bride United States officer.
The Chinese were ordered deported
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Relations Are Strained.

Lima, Peru. March PIT Is relia-
bly, reported that d. F. Osman y Par
do. Peruvian minister of foreign at
fairs. is engaged in drafting a note
of protest against the policy of Chile,
which will be sent to all the republics
in North, Central and South America.
1t Is also understood that the Peruvian
minister at Santiago de Chile, Cesaro
Chacaltana. has already presented a
note protesting and announcing his
retirement. which the Peruvian gov
eminent will not publish here until
Senior Chacaltana has left Chile.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Peru Settles a Claim.

Washington. March 20. United
States Minister Dudley, at Lima, Peru
cabled the state department today
that the government of Peru had Of
fered to settle for 5000 soles the
Fowkes claim. and he was immediate
ly instructed to accept the offer. The
claim originated in 1894. w. A
Fowkes was an American merchant
living at Tumbez, and the military
authorities subjected him to a forced
loan and imprisoned him for "a hours
A claim was preferred against Peru
for $1,000 on his account. but that
government proffered 1900 soles "a
sole being equivalent to 4S centsl
and the claimant expressed his viii
lingness to accept that sum.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
A Total WrAck.

Victoria. B. c.. March 21.-The
steamer Willamette. hich ran on Den
mawn island, near Village Point. about
loaded 1000 tons of coal. and will
be total wreck, for her back has been
broken. She was lying on the rocks
amidships and when the after part
of her hull filled she broke her back.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Protest Aaainst Sugar Duty.

New York, March 21.-Ernest a.
Bigelow has filed an appeal with the
board of United States general APP,
praisers against the levying Of a
duty on sugars i'm
ported from Russia. The firm filing
the appeal on protest is one of the
importers of sugar arriving on the
ship Darlington about three weeks
ago. In accordance with the ex
pressed wish OF the secretary Of the
treasury. the board will hear the diff.
ferent arguments and render de-
cision 1t the earliest possible moment.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Murder BY BULGARIAN erioands.

Washington. Mch. 22-The Turkish
minister has received telegram from
the governor of Salonica stat
ing that Bulgarian brigands, after
having murdered four Mussulmen in
habitants of the Mlkahelnhi mount
aims. burned their bodies. The Grim
inals were arrested and confessed.
They were turned over to the court
if justice by the authorities.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
aevenoed q lynchinQ.

New Madrid, Mo-, March 22.-Tip-
tonville, Tenn, burned last night. The
fire is said to have been incendiary
and Is supposed to have been started
by negroes out of revenge for the
lynching OF Ike Fitzgerald Saturday.
As the sheriff was taking Fitzgerald
to the Jail mob took the prisoner
and hanged him to tree. Before ne
was hanged the negro was tortured
in a horrible manner.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Fifteen Cars Wrecked.

Chehalis, Wash. March 20.-Local
freight train No. So was badly wrecked
at Newaukum station, three miles
south of Chehalis, at l o'clock. Fiji
teen cars were wrecked and pusher
engine turned over on the side.
There were no fatalities. A wrecking
train is now at work. but the track
will not be cleared until early tomor-
row morning. Passengers on the
trains bound in both directions were
tonight.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
eruce.Hamj,ton at Wepener.

Mafeking. Basutoland. March 21.-
General Bruce-Hamilton's force, which
is sweeping over the southeast portion
of Orange River colony. has reached
Wepener, where the troops found
heavy stocks of grain and cattle. They
carried away as much as possible,
but destroyed 5000 bags of grain.
The houses at Wepener were found
to be intact.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
MEETING OF THE ENJOYS.
Little Accomplished by the Ministers
At Pekin.

PEKIN, March 2O.-Little was &C.
complished at today's meeting of the
foreign ministers, on account of the
delay of the various governments in
agreeing to the conclusions reached
in the matter Of indemnity claims. No
minister is allowed full liberty to act
for his government. all the instruction
being ad referendum. The court cer-
emonial on the reception of ministers
was the subject of conversation. but
nothing definite was decided upon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
An Enoauement In Panay.

Manila, March 2O.-A force COM
manded by Captain Shanks. Of the
Eighteenth infantry. has had an en-
gagement with the followers of Do
elmo, a noted Tagal leader. in Capise
province, island Of Panay. Two of the
rebels were killed, and three, includ-
ing Diocino were wounded.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Recruits for South Africa.

Ottawa. Ont, March 21.-The 1000
men recently recruited for police
service in South Africa will leave here
Sunday next and will sail from Hal
flax the 26th.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-03-28
Mounted Maxim Gun.

Cape Town, March 21.-The military
authorities here approve the new in
vention Of Maxim gun mounted on
motor car for immediate service.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07

received hint direct from the Pres
ident, il not known. But it will be
interesting 10 see who Is sent to
take his now very important place
when Commissioner ltOckhill has
bri9gpd over the interval.
One Sunday sometime ago, a
thirsty stranger left the train at the
downtown station in this city and
asked the nearest person where he
could get drink. The nearest per-
son informed him that by getting on
a cable car and riding about four
miles, he would be beyond the Dis
uict lines and could imbibe at a
joint run in defiance Of the Mary
land local option law. Whereupon,
The stranger remarked profanelv that
he knew at last why Washington
was called the City of Magnificent
Distances. This is aprnpos of the
Inauguration. Washington is an
old fashioned place, and everything
in the. way of business Is suspended
on the sabbath. There are no Sun
day theaters or sacred concerts; the
saloons are all closed, and most of
the restaurants, the barber shops are
not allowed to do business, AMI the
news stands are closed after the
noon hour. But Monday being In
'ugnratIOn day, the city will he filled
with strangers on Sunday, who will
want 10 eat and drink and be merry
They will need to he shaved and
want to buy newspapers, and tire
thraterS were planning to offer them
entertainment, when the District
Commissioners stepped in and i'll
str:tcted the pO Ice to notify all cou-
cern6d that they wOpll be expected
to observe Sunsiay as usual. This
order has caused considerable excite
ment. There is no way 10 punish a
theater or a-saIoNn or q barber shop
for keeping open on Sunday except
to revoke their licenses and fine the
managers few dollars in the police
courts. but a resolution has passed
both Houses of Congress giving the
Commissioners of the DiSt'ict in
creased p ,wer, and it will probably
he effective in closing everything but
the churches.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07

reversed and new trial granted.
Opinion by Mr. Justice Carter. I.
A, & b. b. MtcDonell, NJ. G. Jordan
and John Wallace. for plaintiff in
error; William B. Lamar, Attorney
General, for the state.
Frank Robertson, plaintiff in error,
VS.. The State of Florida, defendant
in error.-DuvaI county. Judgment
reversed and new trial granted !.
Opinion by Mr.. Chipf-Ju>tice Taylor
7. A. & b. B MlcDnnell, for pl lin
tiff In error; William B. Lamar, At
tornpy General, for the State.
William Mitchell and Anthony
Minis, plaintiffs III error, VS.. The
State Of F'lori'la, defendant in err
ror-DvvaI county. Judgment af-
firmed. Opinion by Mr. Justice
Mabry. Geo. U. Walker, for plain
tlffs in error; William B. Lamar, At
torney-General, for the Stale.
Georgia V. Holland and James ],
TI"lland, appellants, vs.. Mary E.
Webster by next friend K. l. Rob
inson, appellee.-DnvaI county. Mo-
ton to qnash appeal granted. Opin-
ion by Mr.. Jusiire Carter. T. A. q
B, B. MacDoneIl, for appellants; <.
p. Axrell, for appellee.
Georgia V. Holland and James J.
Holland, appellants, vs.. Wilbur p
Webster, appellee.--Duval county.
M"rion t" qna<h appeal granted. I.
y. & B. B. MacDonell, for appel
latr; Z. p. AxteIl, for APPELLEE.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07

Pre>ident" Murfree, of the Institu-
ton, iii which he Offrted a handsome
present fpg the member making the
highest average OH the irregular de-
bates from now mill commence
ment. President Mcintosh, of the
society, also offered 3 prize fpr the
second best grade on irregular de
bate.
A communication was read frDm
lion. William B. La mar, an honor
ary member IF the ADciety, and the,
Judge encl ,Sed CHECK which swelIetl
the sOciety's treasury.
By a ri>ing vote, the Hon. William
d. iiinxham was elected an honorary
member, and a comhittPe was ap-
p"in!ed to notify him.of his election
This mikes only three honorary
members elected so far: Albert A.
MnrpEree, William B. Lamar, Will
lam d.. BIOxham.
Ret and Black were ad"pted a~
the society cOlors, and the committee
to select yell FIR the s"ciety re-
ported the following, which wa
adopted:
Rickety cax, COAX, coax,
Rackrty cax, coax, coax.
We're the stuff! Yes, we are!
Anaxagorean! Rahi Rah! Rah!
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07
The First Picnic of the Season.

The Oak Dale school celebrated
the closing of the term of l9OO-0l
by picnic on the school grounds
Saturday, March 9.
1t was rather early in the season,
but the day was as pleasant and the
weather as perfect as ga day in
June"
The music for the occasion was
furnished by Misses Belle Brown
and Matte Saunders, who per-
formed OH the organ, and Miss Ida
Smith, who picked the guitar.
The little people passed the time
very pleasantly in playing games.
The Oak Dale school is one of
the best country schools in the
county, and the term just closed has
been a successful one. nOtwithstand-
ing the prevalence of mumps, colds,
chilIs and other sickness.
May the crowd who met at the
picnic enjoy many more pleasant Oc-
caSiOns.
ONE WHO PARTICIPATED.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07
AnaxagOrean Society.

The Anaxagorean Literary So
ciety held its regular meeting in
their rooms, at the West Florida
Seminary, last Thursday, and the
following question was ably dis
cusSed, pro and con: e'Resolved, That
voting should be made compulsory"
J. T. G. Crawford and Asa B. Clark
spoke for the affirmative, and J. R.
Evans and J. Rutledge Afford for
the negative. The negative was
awarded the decision. There was q
spirited, irregular debate by mem-
bers upon the floor of the hall, and
the society decided in favor Of the
negative.
A communication was read from
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07
THE FArlOUS GENTRY SHOW.
All Brand New This Year.

Professor Gentry's famous dog
and pony show with many new acts
and features ad.ied this season of
1901, will exhibit under canvas in
this city on Monday, March IL, on
Myers show grounds. The show is
decidedly the best of its kind in the
world, and never fails to give the
best of satisfaction. The entertain
ment is strictly moral and enjoys
the distinction of being the only
travelling show under canvas, that in
terferes in no way with any belief,
creed or religion, and is endorsed by
the clergy and scho"l sqperlntend-
ents wherever it exhibits.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07
Platonic Debating Society.

The PlatOnic Debating Society
held its fortnightly debate at the
State Seminary, Friday afternoon
The question for debate was: IRE
solved, That West Florida: should be
annexed to Alabama"
The affirmative was advocated by
Joseph Shutan and B. A. Meginniss,
Jr., and Harry PrOunce and William
Byrd spoke for the negative.
In the regular and irregular de-
bates the discussions were awarded
in favor of the negative.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07
Civil AppOin;G Glenus

Governor Jennings has made the
following civil appninrinrnt<:
+. NJ Carlton, Of Willow, to be
notary public for the Stale a. large
ST. Bra>h, of ApalachicoIa, t."
be notary public for the State at
large.
IL, II. Maddox, of Mount Tabor
to b5 surveyor for Columbia county,
w. w. Whi,e, If Mariana, to
be &otary public for the State a
large.
John A. Davis, of Woods, to be
notary public for the State at large
George w. Roberts; of Swiizer-
land to be Justice OF the Peace for
District ,, st. .Iohus county
Samuel ID. Mitchell, of Neptune
to be notary public for the State al
large.
John Y. Detwiler of New Smyrna.
to be fish commissioner for the Stale
Of Flnrida,
fPercy Jackson, of New York, tc
be commissioner Of deeds fOF FIOriIa
In the State of New York.
N.J. Proctor of Summerfield, t.
be constable for district ., Marion
E,sSs.,lsat.y. 49,. -. -.-.--ss Ss,sss. .-.
Joseph Hensehen of Orlando, to bt
notary public for The State at large
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-03-07
Letters Patent Granted.

Letters patent have been granted
by the Secretary of State for the In
corporation of the Afro American
industrial and Benefit Association of
the United States of America, with
head Offices at jacksonville, with a
capital stock of 5000, to insure the
lives of members against accident and
death, tn care for the sick and bury
the deal, buy, sell and improve real
ana personal property. j. Milton
Waldron, Arthur Walls Smith and
a. w. P,ire are the incnrporators.
The Barnett Land Company of
Jacksonville was incorporated here
tpday by letters patent, issued by
the Secretary of State. The capital
stock is $lO,OUO, and the company
will deal in real and personal prop
erty. machinery, erect aid maintain
buildings, buy and sell stocks, bonds
etc, act as warehOusemen and Oper-
ate steamboats,. Ike incorpOrators
are w. ID Barnett, Harlow Barnett,
and BiOn 81. Barnett.