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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
EFFECT OF CAPTURE.
lnsuruent Leaders on luzon Are Elk.
pected to Surrender.

MANILA, April 1.-Aguinaldo is
now detained in a comfortable room
in wing of the Malacanan palace.
He is in charge of Captain Benjamin
H. Randolph and Lieutenant Gilbert
A. Youngberg, of battery G, Third
artillery.
When Aguinaldo was captured he
wore plain dark blue suit with the
coat closely buttoned up at the throat
and wide white helmet with leather
band. He takes his capture philO-
sophically. He is generally cheerful
lut ~~.--.;----~ woody uic health
during the past year has been very
good. 1t is uncertain what attitude
he will now assume. Certain visitors
are permitted to see Aguinaldo, but
newspaper interviews with the pris-
oner are not allowed.
Since Agunaldo has been domiciled
at the Malacanan palace, persons not
provided with special permits have
been denied admission to the grounds.
General Trias, the commander of the
lnsurgent forces in Southern LuZOn,
who recently surrendered to the Amer
lean authorities, visited Aguinaldo,
and told the latter why he had sur
rendered. Trias said that a continu-
ance of armed opposition to the United
States was unjustifiable and ruinous;
that the independence of the Philip
pines was impossible, and that the Fill
ipinos had better accept liberty, pros
perity and progress under American
rule.
The capture of Aguinaldo, follow
ing the surrender of General Trias,
will probably occasion the surrender
of the insurgent leader Malavar in
Batangas province, LuzOn; Bellarmino.
in Albay province. Luzon, and Luc-
ban, in the island of Samar within
month. Many people visited the resi-
dence of General and Mrs. Funston on
the Gale Rell, in the suburb of Ermita.
The general modestly declined to talk.
Mrs. Funston was evidently the hap
piest woman in the Philippine islands.
General Funston has been recon-
mended for the highest practicable re-
ward 1t is believed here that he will
receive an appointment of brigadfer
general In the regular army.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
The Panama Waterway.

Washington, April 1.-The conditions
under which the Colombian govern
ment will consent to the transfer of
the French concession for the con-
struction of the Panama canal to this
government, should the latter select
that route for an isthmian waterway,
are before the state department for
it's consideration. Senior Silvela. the
minister from Colombia, called on
Secretary Hay today and left with him
a memorandum bearing on the subject.
This memorandum, being of a conf
dental nature, the minister refused
to discuss it's features while the matter
is under consideration by the state
department. The French concession
originally expired in 1904, but it has
been extended to 1910.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
Work Of a lunatic.

Akron, O.. April 1.-The Diamond
pottery plant was totally destroyed by
fire last night. The fire originated
in waste soaked in oil placed in va
rious parts of the building. A we'll.
dressed man was noticed lettering
about the place some time before the
fire started. Earlier in the evening
an attempt was made to dynamite
the pottery of the Robinson Merrill
Company. The Waterman discovered
sticks of dynamite placed in various
parts of the main building before the
fuses had been ignited. At other fac
tories oil-soaked waste was found in
various sections of the buildings.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
Roughly Treated by Burglars.

Pittsburg. Pa, April Mrs. Anna
ward, aged 60, is lying in a critical
condition from the effects of brutal
treatment by three masked burglars
at her home this morning. Mrs. Ward
and her daughter were awakened by
the pre'(nce of burglars at their bed
side. each woman finding a revolver
pointed directly at her head. Mrs.
ward undertook to resist, and while
the daughter was held in subsection by
one OF the men. another knocked the
eider woman into unconsciousness.
literally crushing her skull. The hus-
pand and son of Mrs. Ward were
sleeping on the third floor, having In
tneir possession about $780, the
booty the burglars evidently were
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
KORAN THE ONLY LAW.
Civil Government ls Impossible In
the Sulu Islands.

ltC 0StN tSt6hsASs
JOLO. Island of Sulu, March 90
The commission was heartily received
at the Headquarters of the sultan.
The residences of many OF the people
were decorated with flags, the stars
and stripes floating through the
town, while thousands OF firecrackers
were exploded in all directions.
1t was beautiful summer morn
ing. and when the sultan had not
put in an appearance upon the ar
rival of the last launch. cutter was
sent with the secretary of the COM
mission to invite the sultan to Visit
the ship. They brought back his
majesty, clothed in gold and purple,
and decorated with jewels. He pre-
sented a comic opera aspect as he
came on board followed by his min
listers and a score of relatives in mot
ley court array. They were greeted
with salute of II guns. Commits
sioner Taft explained to his majesty
that there was no disposition on the
part of the members OF the commits
sion to interfere with the administra-
ton of the sultans affairs or the
habits, customs and religion or the
people. He said that the only mo-
tive governing the commission was
the prospective prosperity and hap
piness of the people of the Sulu ISL
ands, and that the people of the
United States expected the treaty to
be strictly observed.
The sultan then thanked Commits
sioner Taft and spoke proudly of the
cable and other improvements intro
duced by the Americans, adding that
his best friends were the military Of
ficials, and that he expected to abide
by the decision of the commission.
ers and to follow their advice. His
majesty then inspected the ship.
That afternoon the sultan was re-
ceived at the American military
headquarters and inspected the
troops. Native sports followed
which were witnessed by the commits
siOners and others.
The Philippine commission sailed
this morning for Isabel, Island OF
Basilan. Before leaving the commits
sion had long consultation with Ma
jor Sweet, the American commander
at Cato, and Dhul Karnein, the
strongest chief of the Sulus, who
usually opposes the sultan.
Any measure of civil government
in Sulu appears impossible at pres
ent. The customs of vassalage. ser
vitude and polygamy prevail. There
is no law except the Koran, and that
is not always followed. The Morros
and Chinese desire cessation OF
military rule in Jolo, but the con
glomerate character of the popula
ton and the uncertainty as to those
without the walls render this inadvi
sable. Military officers consider the
treaty unnecessary and an impedl
ment to progress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
100000 HOTEL FIRE.
The jefferson, at Richmond, Va,
Burned, But No Lives Lest.


RICHMOND. Va. April 1.-The JEFF
ferson hotel, this city, which was
erected and furnished by the late Louis
Ginter at a cost OF Sl.O00,000, was de-
stroyed by fire. The magnificent
structure covered half block in the
tra-fashionable part of the city, and
was built of buff brick on granite
foundation.
The flames were discovered in the
upper part of the Mau-street side
shortly before midnight, and in short
time that part of the building was a
roaring furnace. The guests who were
first driven out of the Mainstreet
portion of the hotel took refuge in the
lobby on the Franklin-street side,
There was much excitement, espe-
cially among the women. many OF
whom had retired for the night
Many persons lost all their effects.
No one persisted in the flames. The
fire started in the linen room from a
defective nue. The insurance is
about S65O,OOO. All the surrounding
houses are filled with property taken
from the hotel. There has been some
footing, and several arrests have been
made. There were in the hotel many
works of art, including Valentine
marble statue of Jefferson, which
stood in the Franklin-street court
This statue was broken.
Immediately upon the discovery OF
the fire, which was eating into the
ceiling of the linen room. the hote
fire apparatus was brought into play
but the hose burst. Attendants then
dashed through the building awaken
ing the guests. many of whom were
sleeping and had to be dragged out
of bed. Most Of the guests on the
Franklin-street end of the hotel saved
their baggage. and finally the Jefferso,
statue was gotten out. with the head
broken off. The guests in the part
where the fire started lost their bag
gage, and many of them lost all theil
clothes. Owing to the height of the
building, the fire department was at
great disadvantage. The fire made
an immense blaze. and practically
awakened the entire city. There were
nc thrilling escapes. the halls and
staircases being numerous and wide
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
WHY HE DID NOT SIGN.
Accident to Chinese Minister Saved
Manchuria

ST. PETERSBURG. March 30
Last Monday. when the world ex.
pected that the Russo-Chinese con.
vention as to Manchuria would be
signed, the Russia foreign Office re.
seived word that the Chinese minis
ter in St. Petersburg. Yang Yu, had
fallen and been seriously injured.
This news was received at the time
with a grain OF salt. but represent.
alive of the Associated Press was in.
formed at the United States embassy
this evening that Yang Yu had not
only slipped on wax floor, bruising
his elbow and leg, but hurt his head
and was consequently confined to his
bedroom. Yang Yu is over 60. and
fleshy. He has recently displayed
great anxiety in reference to the con.
vention. and has hesitated to sign.
particularly since he is In doubt
about his reception should he return
to China, as he belongs to the liberal
party,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
Spanish War Claims.

Washington, March 29.-The Span
ish war claims commission, of which
ex-senator Chandler Is president, has
received from the state department a
full list of the claims against Spain
growing out OF the instruction in
Cuba, which were filed In the depart
ment up to the 18th of the present
month. These claims are all those OF
American citizens, for under the treaty
OF Paris, the governments of the
United States and Spain undertook
to adjust claims of their own citizens
The grand total of these claims is
about $3O.OOO.OOO. and included in the
list are five claims in excess of ST.
100000. The largest single claim 10
that Of John w. Brock, on account Of
property losses. estimated at $2,162..
514. Mrs. Ruiz. widow of the dentist
who was killed in a Havana prison, is
claimant for $4,000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
Massacred by Tiburon Indians.

Proenix. Ariz., April lit is re-
ported that a party of goldseekers was
massacred by Ceris Indians on the is
land of Tiburon. in the Gulf of Cal.
ifornia. Two weeks ago six Mexican
prospectors left Tepopa on the west
coast of Mexico in a small boat and
went to Tiburon island in search Of
gold. Pedro Pasqulela. one of the
party. has reached the mainland in a
small boat. and reported fierce fight
with the Indians. He escaped, and
believes his comrades were killed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
Says He 10 Heir.

Tacoma, Wash, April 1.-Samuel
Philby. Tacoma ship carpenter here,
claims to be one of the heirs to the
English estate of Thomas Holden,
mentioned in yesterdays dispatches.
Philips mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Shell.
ton Philby, 76 years old. now living at
Brazil. Ia. was the granddaughter of
Thomas Holden. through her mother.
The claim of the Philby heirs com.
bats that of the Broadbents. of Balti-
more; Stambaughs, OF New York, and
others. who claim inheritance through
Holden's sister Elizabeth. while the
Philby heirs claim direct descent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
HERMANN Is TO GO,
Retention Made impossible by Eric
ton With Hitchcock.

ton With Hitchcock.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-It has
practically been determined that
Hermann will not remain commits
sioner of the general land office.
While the president speaks we'll of
Hermann, he cannot have him a sub
ordinate to Hitchcock, in view of the
friction that exists. Hermann has
been rendered a place on the civil
service commission, but as this Is a
reduction both in salary and impor-
lance, he does not like to make the
change. The president does not want
to dump Hermann out in the cold
and the civil service commissioner.
ship was suggested to let him down
easy.
George D. Meiklejohn, ex-assistant
secretary of war, is mentioned as
Hermann's successor. He lost his
former place in making a fight for the
senate. but 1t is understood he con.
tributed his full share in the choice
of two Republicans, and may be rec.
ognized for his party loyalty.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04

According to a German trade jour.
nal, large quantities of carpets are i'm.
ported into Turkey. Great Britain
supplies by far the greater part of
these carpets. including the so-called
Brussels carpets and small foot rugs.
In material for mems clothing Bel
GUM leads in the Syrian market. Bel
GUM goods Deipg very reasonable in
price and meeting the Syrian taste
more perfectly than any other. Ger
many, however. is making great eff.
forts to compete.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
Massacred by Indians.

Phoenix, Ariz., April lit is re.
ported that party of goldseekers was
mastered by Ceris Indians on the
Island of Tiburon. In the Gulf of Cal.
1fornia. Two weeks ago six Mexican
prospectors left TepOpa on the west
coast of Mexico in a small boat and
went to Tiburon island in search OF
gold. Pedro Pasqulela, one of the
party. has reached the mainland in a
small boat, and reported fierce fight
with the Indians. He escaped, and
believes his comrades were killed,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Items Of Interest From All Parts
e.. the State.
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL HAPPENINGS
A Brief Review OF the Growth and Improve.
msnts Of the Many Industries Through.
out Our Thriving Commonwealth.

Waitsburg-The o. r. & N. Co.
coltemplates erecting cold storage
plant at Waltsburg.
Dayton - Considerable excitement
prevails at Dayton over the discovery
of gold five miles south of that city.
Waiia WaIIa-Richard Olney, aged
q years. for many years probate judge
of Franklin county, is dead at his
home in PascO.
coIville-O. NJ. Temple, we'll
known resident of COlville, is dead as
a result of injuries received in fall
short time ago.
CIarkston-A Charleston company is
preparing to bore an artesian we'll.
They will go 5000 feet, if necessary,
to secure flowing water.
New Whatcom-The new wing of
the normal school building at New
Whatcom will have six classrooms, IL
recitation rooms and an auditorium.
Tekoa-The new creamery at this
place is fast nearing completion, and
it is hoped to have it in operation by
April 10. All the machinery has ar.
rived.
WiIbur-A five-yearOld boy of Will
bur, while playing, accidentally got a
bottle of strychnine and swallowed a
portion of the contents. He will re.
cover.
PUGET Sound-Steelhead salmon are
beginning to show UP in Puget sound
waters, and their number at so early
season is taken as indicative of a
heavy run of all kinds this summer.
RepubIic-A rich strike has been
Boston groups, near Republic.
Rockford - The Lakewood Dairy
Company has started up the skimming
station at Rockford, which has been
idle for several months.
PaIouse-A farmer living near Pa.
louise killed monster brown eagle the
other day that measured six feet and
nine inches from tip to tip.
Waitsburg - The Edward Laing
farm, comprising nearly $40 acres, six
miles southeast of Waitsburg. has
been sold. Purchase price, $4,000.
North Acknowledgements entered q
store in North Yakima and rG s ice / n no q
and other wearing apparel. Part of it
was recovered, but no clew to the
thieves has been found.
New Whatcom-A new brickyard is
to be established at New Whatcom.
seattle-The Boys & Girls All So.
ciety of Seattle will build a new home
Understandable new creamery at
UniOntown will be in operation by
April Is.
coIfax-Whitman college has re-
ern philanthropist.
Palouse-It is reported that Stand
ard Oil Company representative will
INSPECT the Palouse oil fields.
Fort Canby-Forty-fve sticks OF
giant powder exploded at Fort Candy
one day last week. No serious dam.
age resulted.
Dayton-Dayton is considering the
advisability of purchasing the city
electric lighting plant. The price
asked is $4,000.
PaIouse-There is an increasing de.
mand for heavy draft horses, and
the PalOuse country Is being secured
by Eastern buyers.
5eIlingham eay-The Bellingham
Bay Gas Company contemplates max
ing improvements this summer to the
extent of about 100000 or $4,000.
New Whatcom - Arthur Atkins,
son Of c. M. Atkins, formerly bank
err of New Whatcom, has been admit
ted to the naval academy at Annapo.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
Rain and Ajuh Wind.

Dallas. Tex, April IA heavy rain
storm. accompanied by a high wind,
prevailed here this afternoon. The
WIND damaged roofs and blew down
snrubbery and the precipitation was
80 heavy that 1t formed torrents in
the streets which swept everything
Defore them. Street-car traffic was de-
iayed and quarter of mile of track
~ the southern portion of the city
nad 10 be abandoned for the remainder
oi the day. The damage in Dallas
10 estimated at $4,000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04

Oakland. Cal, March S0.-The body
Of John Altman, a pioneer stage coach
operator of the coast. has been found
in the harbor, and it is believed he
was accidentally drowned. During
his lifetime he made a business OF
bidding on almost every mail-carry-
ing contract in the west, and at one
time had more government contracts
than any other man engaged In the
business. He was a personal friend
of President U. s. Grant. and during
that ofiicials administration spent
much Of his time In Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-04-04
A Dubuque Fire.

Dubuque, Ia. April IA four-story
brick structure occupied by George
Richardson & Co., manufacturers of
shoes, and B. F. Richardson & Co.. la,
dies shoes, was destroyed by fire to-
night. Loss, $118,0OO.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-04-19

4 travelling tinker out ~ work De-
moanrd DIS hard luck 90 a sympathetic
rlazfyr.
"Tl soon put that right Tor you.
said Tire glaZIer. "Just come ny On
that Dig hotel over there 90 hall an
hours t'mt. and y0u'l hnd work"
.crorGngiy thc tinker made bis APP
Icarauor az the appointed time and
found himself ia great request. as all
the good wiie's pots aud pans had mys-
ter'ously sprung leaks.
Needless iu say the glazipr had slyly
operated on them 10 provide II job for
his acquaintance.
Having finished his work, the tinker
trudged or. full Of gratitude, and soon
arrived at a wayside sch0olhOuse.
A happy thought striking him. he de
termined TO repay the glaciers kind
ness. and. arming himself with stones
hc speedily smashed every window In
the house.
Returning. he iutimated 10 his friend
the service he had rendered him, but
was amazed 10 see the man Of glass
become convulsed with rage.
Great Scott. man." shouted the lat
ter. you've ruined me! ! repair the
windows Of that school by yearly con
tract!'-Lond0n Answers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-04-19

"This Is a very strange story," he said.
and contemplating the task with a
careful air. Are you not letting your
Imagination run away with your
Not for a moment. ! ask you to at
tend the ball at the American ministry
this evening, and If the likeness be-
tween the two women does not con-
vince you the matter shall drop so far
as l am concerned"
HAS Herr Wentworth any idea of
the affair"
ut is not possible. What would be
his object in keeping it secretT
Still it is a grave matter and with
out precedent We must move careful
ly. You understand that there was no
knowledge Of another child, only ru
NOR, and then it was believed to be a
hallucination Of the mother, whose
mind was not very strong"
do you behave" asked, that two
persons born of different parentage in
different lands may resemble each 9TH
er as these two do?"
mo. shall let you know what
stand I'll take when | have seen them
together. And what will his majesty
say" he unused. ''I'm afraid the mat
ter will assume many complications.
And might add that you seem partic-
ularly interested"
A slight warmth came into my
cheeks.
"Your excellency understands that a
journalist always takes great interest
in affairs Of this Sort" was my re-
joinder
Eyes, yes" pleasantly. But this so
called sister-has she not lived most of
her life in America, your own coun-
tryF
"Your excellency," said honestly,
whether she regains her own or not
| is immaterial to me from a personal
standpoint"
well, one way or the other. shall
decide what to do tonight. But, mind
you, there must be proofs. Though
they may look enough alike to be two
peas in pod, that will give your friend
nothing you claim for her. The fate of
your princess rests in the hands of
Herr Wentworth. Have the two metz
NO. but during the short time they
have been in the city they have been
mistaken for each other. And why dc
you call her my princessy
"She Is not ours yet. 1t was a strange
story, as | remember it. In those days
we had our doubts, as we still have, OF
another child. BY the way, who sug.
gested the matter to you?"
recounted' my interview with the
prince.
"Ah," said the chancellor. $50 it was
he? He is greedy fellow and care.
full. ! can readily understand his OBJ.
ject. He wants all or nothing. shall
help you all | can" he concluded as
! reached for my hat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1901-04-19

pleasure. As tn tiat other matter,
shall S,ud gentleman around 10 your
rooms iu tbe morning Co arrange the
affair"
shiver,,l had forgotten that !
TAD accepted n challenge.
Take me n hrr." said I. "She VIII
te happy Indeed Co Sfs me. as you
know" { laughed in his facr- How
convenient Il would br for both n MS
her and mp-shuuld ms bullet speed to
the proper place, Relieve ire. shan
DC most happy o. kil YOU There are
many things ON the slate 20 wipe out
u see that you are a gentleman OF
spirit" said he. smoothing the scowi
from his brow. All. there she stands.
Look well. my friend. look az her wen.
This is probably tie last night you VIII
see her save as my WIFE,
The sight q that dear face took the
nerves from me and LETT me trembling.
Even in the momentary glance de-
t,ctcd a melancholy cast Ia her Tea
lures. She was surrounded by several
men who wore various decorations.
Your highuoss," said the prince,
u0ckery prudominating his tones. per
nit me 20 present 10 you an old
friend"
Was it because her soul instinctively
I became conscious Of my presence and
uerycd her for the ordeal that she
/ turned and smiled ON meg Tie prince
appeared for a moment crcstia!icn
| Perhaps the scene lacked a d,noue'
menL oh. I was sure that implacable
! hate burned under that smile Of his
! just as ! knew that beneath the rise
and fall Of Gretcheu's bosom the
/ steady fire OF lmmutable love burned
/ burned as it burned in my own heart
All. here you are said a voice be
hind me, giving Inc an indcscribabl'
start. Il have been looking high anC
low for you. You have forgotten THU
/ dance"
Ii was Phyllis.
And then sudden hush fell upoI
the circle The two women stood fact
to face. looking with strange wonde
into each others eyes.