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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
PRINCE ITO ARRIVES.
One Of Japan's Greatest Statesmen Pays a
Visit to Unified States.

Seattle. Oct. 3.,-With the boom OF
heavy bombs, the explosion of whole
strings of fire crackers, the cheers OF
great throng and the blaring notes OF
brass band, heard only at intervals i'll the
pandemonium OF sound, Prince Ito, the
Japanese statesman, was greeted as the
huge black bow of the Kaga Maru push
ed slowly along the edge OF the wharf at
the Great Northern dock last night. The
crowd that seized every foot of available
space on the wharf hesitated and then
burst into noises such as only demon
strative crowd can make. There was
few minutes pause and then among the
first passengers to step down the gang
plank came smiling little man with
uncovered head and bowling briskly to
right and left, and with the nimble step
of youth rather than that OF the man
who had borne the trying burdens OF
state for weary years. Prince Ito was AT
last in America.
Intensely reminiscent of the feudai
system of Japan was the homage pald
him where at least 500 japanese resi-,
dents stood with uncovered heads ana
formed without effort in such a manner
that an aisle was left for the visitor
egress, and a noticeable feature was the
silence which they assumed as he passed
through the line to the gayly decorated
carriage drawn by horses caparisoned
with intertwined flags of Japan and the
United States.
A greet crowd had assembled at the
entrance of the hotel to welcome the
prince to the city. The lobby OF the
hotel was massed with expectant MEM
bers of the Japanese race, curious Amer
leans who wished to gaze on the features
of the distinguished foreigner, and prom
inent citizens OF Seattle. On reaching
rapidly on her port helm. After the bat
tie, when he went aboard the Brooklyn
with this statement, it was contradicted
by Navigator Hodgson of the Brooklyn,
who contended that the movement was
on the starboard helm but, according
to the present belief of the witness Hodg-
son finally admitted that he (Sharp) was
right.
At the same time he saw the Texas
lying dead in the water, and remarked
that she would never start in time to get
into battle.
Sharp produced his log, from which he
read the statement that after the loop
was made, the two leading Spanish ships
were off the Brooklyn's starboard bow,
and the Colon was coming up on her
starboard quarter; that for the next Is
minutes the Brooklyn received and re.
turned the fire Of the two leading Span
ish vessels.
Sharp denied that the fleet ever got %
miles off during the blockade. His log
showed that on the night of May ID the
Vixen was two miles off the shore and
the fleet five miles off shore.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
NOT A BRAGGART.
ADMIRAL EVANS ON THE WIT
NESS STAND.
Fighting Bob Tells the Court Of Inquiry That
the Published Report Of His Dragging
About Destroying Spanish Fleet is False
Several New Witnesses Called. but Moth.
ing New Develops.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 2.-The Schley
court resumed this morning, with Adj
miral Evans on the stand. He corrected
the printed report of his testimony.
Evans asked permission to make per-
sonal statement to the court regarding
the published story that he had braggod
of destroying the entire Spanish fleet +;
he also desired to have read the letter
from Capt. Cook of the Brooklyn, who
was present at the time the alleged boast
is said to have been made.
Counsel for Schley refused to consent
to have the letter brought in, and Capt.
Cook took the stand.
Thomas Dieude, the correspondent
who vas aboard the Texas during the
battle of Santiago, took the stand to cor
rect his testimony of yesterday. He stat
ed that he had found since yesterday
that he had in his story OF the battle
accredited the victory to Schley.
Lieut.. Commander Sharp, who COM
manded the Vixen during the war. testi.
fed that the weather on May "a was
squally, but not enough to cause him to
slow down. He said his vessel had sutti-
cient coal.
Sharp said he saw the Brooklyn's loop
on July 9. He declared that vessel was
headed about south and swinging very
the hotel the prince flung his cigar away,
and with his small escort. rapidly passed
through the hall and on up the stairs to
his rooms. In the electric light he look
ed pale and worn and aged. Nobody
recognized him. The crowd believed that
he would arrive in the second carriage,
and thought that the party was the adj
vance guard.
The prince took off his hat as he en-
tered the corridor, and those nearest him
returned the courtesy. He passed down
lane of people almost unnoticed and
without greeting. When he reached the
top of the stairs he expressed his appre-
citation of the quiet manner in which he
had been received, and seemed greatly
pleased that he was able to 60 to his
rooms without ostentation.
1t is undecided just how long the
prince will remain in this country. He
will rest here few days and then jour-
ney east by short stages.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
CLOSE OF FRUIT FAIR.
Has Proved Itself q Success From Every
Standpoint.

Has Proved Itself . Success From Every
Standpoint.
Walla Talla, Sept. 30.-The fifth an
nual fruit fair closed last night in blaze
of glory. The attendance and interest
had been on the increase each day since
the opening, but yesterday eclipsed all
previous occasions, both in point Of at
tendance and hearty commentator.
Early in the morning excursions arrived
from Pendleton, Athena, Adams, Whea-
ton and Milton, Or, and goodly mum.
Der arrived from Waitsburg and Dayton.
These excursionists, with thousands of
local people and farmers, made up the
largest attendance of the fair.
During the afternoon the pavilion
was crowded until standing room was at
premium, but at night the climax was
reached, and it seemed that not another
man could gain admittance to the build
ing. The band gave two Of its best con-
certs, and closed the fair with national
air, which aroused unbounded en-
thusiasm.
Wagner's band has won new laurels
at this engagement. Every one has ex-
pressed high appreciation of the work
Of the organization, and many new
friends have been made.
The fair has been financial as well as
a social success. Tomorrow the pre-
miums will be paid in cash, and the
work of removing the exhibits will be-
gin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
MANY Beers KILLED.
Disastrous Results Of Attacks Upon Two
British Forts.

London, Oct. 3.-Lord Kitchener yes-
terday reported that two officers and
thirty-one men have been killed in an
attack made on Col. Kekewich's camp at
Moedwill. The Beers, who were under
Commandments Delarey and Kemp, had
IA officers and ia men wounded after
two hours night fighting, when they
were driven off. Col. Kekewich was
among the wounded.
The Boer reverse at Moedwill occurred
September 20. The Beers are reported
to have been 300 strong. Lord Kitch-
ener,. in his dispatch, says the British
repelled the attack with great vigor. Col.
kekewich was slightly wounded in two
places. He saws that all ranks have be-
haved extremely we'll. The wounded
were taken to Rustenburg, half way be-
tween Pretoria and Mafeking.
Lord Kitchener confirms the heavy
losses OF the Beers, about $50 killed and
800 wounded, during their attack on Fort
Italia and Fort Prospect. He saws the
guns recently captured at Vlakfontein
have been recovered from the Beers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
SECOND RACE OFF.
Lisht and Variable Wind Does Not Permit In.
ternatonal Yachts to Finish In Time Limit.

New York, Oct. 2. -Yesterday's at
tempt to sail the second of the present
series of international yacht races for
the blue ribbon of the sea proved dis
NAL failure. Between $4,000 and 10000
people, who composed the pleasure fleet
off Sandy Hook lightship in hope of see
ing repetition of the thrilling sport Of
Saturday, witnessed, instead, more of a
drifting match than race. The wind
was light and variable, at times falling
so low that the gossamer wind pennants.
which are as light as thistle down, hung
limp against the masts of the big single
stickers. The wind, with crews lined up
on the lee rails, was not sufficient at any
time te make the racing machines heel
to their lines. At the end of four and =
half hours the two yachts covered less
than one-half the course of thirty miles,
and as there was no possibility of their
finishing within the time limit, the re-
gatta committee declared the race off.
When the gun was fired announcing
this decision, the challenger was about
half mile ahead of the defender and to
that extent the trial was a victory for
Shamrock. But the fluke demonstrated
little as to the question of supremacy
between the two boats, except perhaps
that Sir Thomas new champion is more
dangerous in light airs than was suppos-
ed after her two former meetings with
the white flyer, to which the patriots are
pinning their faith. In fukey winds of
variable strength, shifting as they did
yesterday through six points of the COM
pass, luck cuts almost as much figure as
fortune was undoubtedly with the chal-
lenger.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
STRONG TESTIMONY.
Witness Tells Of Brooklyn's Gallant Behavior
In the BEETLE Of Santiago

Washington, D. c., Oct. 3.-Before the
Schley trial opened this morning, Mr..
Raynor, counsel for the applicant, stated
it as his belief that in view Of the ruling
of the court on the subject, Admiral
Sampson would not be brought into the
case. Schley's counsel, however. was
pleased with the fact that he had gotten
into the record the testimony Of the wit
ness who said that Sampson arrived an
hour and five minutes after the Colon
had surrendered.
Capt. sigsbee resumed the stand to
correct his testimony.
Lieut.. Doyle's direct examination was
continued. He said the Brooklyn was in
all the commandments in June. The
Spanish did not remain at their guns,
but as they withdrew, they took snap
shots at the Brooklyn. He saw Schley
under fire during the bombardments and
battle on July 8.
Lieut.. Doyle also resumed the stand
today. He testified, in answer to ques-
ton, that Schley before and after the bat.
tie was as self-possessed as any one could
be under these circumstances.
Doyle gave a thrilling recital of the
Brooklyn's part in the battle. He told OF
how the Brooklyn kept up a constant fire
on the Viscaya and Teresa, and CATER
those vessels had been put out of action)
ef the chase after the Colon.
His story gave no indication Of alleged
cowardice on Schley's part.
Doyle admitted that in writing the log
of the Brooklyn he had said the ship
turned to westward when the battle be-
gun, whereas the Brooklyn in fact made
her loop eastward. He testified further
that he had made this mistake through
being busy at the guns, but he corrected
the log when Commander Sharp called
his attention to the error.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
WASHINGTON NEWS.
What Is Being Done by the People Of Our
Growing and Prosperous State.

A new park is being laid out in Taco
ma, to be known as Mckinley park.
A report is current that an Eastern
syndicate will erect a large steel and iron
plant at Everett.
Another shipment OF 5000 pounds of
Walla Walla valley fruit has been made
to the Buffalo exposition.
The Skagit county fair at Mount Yer
non opened under the most favorable
auspices. The attendance is good.
During the past summer Whatcom has
enjoyed a building boom and many new
and handsome residences have been
erected. D
Several improvements OF considerable
magnitude are being made at Republic.
Water and light plants are being pro.
vided and the streets graded.
Enormous crowds are daily in attend
ance at the state fair. The gate receipts
are running higher than those of last
year. Altogether the fair promises to
be grand success.
Owing to the trouble experienced this
year by Walla Walla valley farmers in
securing harvest hands, a number OF
combined harvesters and theshers will
be ordered in time to handle next years
product: 4
Burglars broke into the Great North
ern depot at Everett and secured between
SO and $50.
The postoffice at Port Sidney, San Juan
county, has boon discontinued, mail 60
ing to Thatcher.
Fire totally destroyed the Blaine oil
and guano works. Loss, Sc, 900. Origin
of fire is unknown.
A four-masted barkentine was launch
ed from the Everett shipyards. The ves-
sci was christened Aurora.
The postoffice at Crescent, Lincoln
county, has been discontinued, being SUI
perseded by rural free delivery.
The 1901 state fair was opened at North
Yakima with every prospect OF being the
most satisfactory one yet held.
The Everett police arrested supicious
looking character. When searched a
number of burglars tools were found.
The Kitsap county fair closed with a
ball. The promoters of the enterprise
pronounce it success every way but
financially.
The three anarchist leaders arrested
near Tacoma have been taken to Spo-
kane, where they will be brought before
the federal court.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
COLUMBIA AGAIN WINS.
The Defender Crosses the Line One Minute
and Twenty.seven Seconds Ahead.

Inc UebGUOGJ NTO1SSS tStS LsssS WV NsUsAsS
and Twenty.ssven Seconds Ahead.
Highlands, N. j., Oct. g. Fair and
full, the wind gave good promise for the
resulting of the triangular race between
the Columbia and Shamrock today. At
a. m. thermometer at Sandy Hook regis
tered 20 knots, while the sea was quite
smooth.
Extra careful inspection was given the
rigging of both yachts this morning, for
the breeze promised to strain every inch
of it to the limit.
Shortly after y o'clock the tugs hitched
on, and the racers started for the light
ship. At 10 o'clock Columbia, Shamrock
and the committee boat arrived at the
lightship, and preparations were made
for the start. The wind had fattened a
little when tow-lines were cast off. but
it was still strong enough to worry the
smaller craft.
At :55 the warning gun was fred,
and the fight between the shippers for
position began.
At IL the starting gun was fired. Sham.
rock went over the line first, the official
time of the start being: Shamrock,
II 100 :43; Columbia, Al :Ol AZ. With lee
rails awash for the first time, the yachts
bore away for the first mark. Shamrock
held the lead. twas rafting race, and
the excitement was intense. The boats
footed like race horses, cotting the water
from their bows in cascades.
At IL :46 they neared the first mark,
Shamrock going around first at II :5l :O6 ;
Columbia at IL :52 H.. As they tore
along for the second mark, Columbia
cut down the challenger's lead, though
the Englishman was still leading by over
half minute.
Shamrock went around the second
mark at IL :46, Columbia 55 seconds later.
Then began the grand fight. Columbia
footed along at a terrible clip, and though
Shamrock was going like the wind, the
American gradually cut down the lead.
Al O'Clock Columbia had caught Lip
toms boat, and few minutes later she
showed her nose ahead. The crowds on
shore began bowling like lunatics.
Columbia crossed the finishing line at
2:l5 :O5, Shamrock at 2 :16 :32. Thus Co.
lumbia won the race by minute q Sec
onds actual time, to which must be add
ed to her credit 43 seconds handicap al.
lowance, making her winner ty 2minutes
and 10 seconds.
1t is conceded by competent Judges
that Shamrock put up wonderful race,
but that she was clearly out.pointed by
Capt. Barr at the wheel.
The race was spectacular from start to
finish. The excitement among the spec
tators was intense, and never for mo-
ment relaxed. The enthusiasm among
the Americans when Columbia dashed
across the finishing line minutes and q
seconds in advance OF her rival by actual
racing time, was tremendous, and
mighty tumult OF applause went up.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
EVANS TEsTlFlEs.
Fighting Bob" Tells Court Of Inquiry What
He Knows Of the Battle.

Fighting Bob" Tells Court Of Inquiry What
He Knows Of the Battle.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 1.-The usual
sessions of the Schley court of inquiry
were held today. 1t had been thought
by some that an adjournment would be
taken on account of the death of Judge
Advocate Lemly's sister, Her funeral
was held today, so it was impossible for
Lemly to attend the court. He took no
part in today's proceedings.
The cross-examination of Admiral Ev.
ans was resumed. Witness denied that
he said to Schley, the day after the bat
tie. that the Texas had started to run
away at the opening of the engagement,
and that Schley had replied that. it was
the Brooklyn, and not the Texas. that
made that movement. Evans said no
such conversation had occurred at any
time.
Evans teftifed there was a conference
on the Brooklyn May %, at which Schley
said he felt the country held him respon-
sible for the fleet and he hesitated to as
sumo the risk OF engaging the shore bat
teries until the Spanish feet had been
destroyed.
Reviewing the injury to the Iowa's
guns, that was said by Evans to have
been caused by extreme elevation, May
81, to reach II 600 yards range to the
Colon, he admitted that they had after.
wards been equally damaged by the 1900
yard range.
Evans left the stand after testifying
that the fleet-captains had not been told
what to do if the enemy should be sud-
denly encountered; they would have
been obliged to depend on signals.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
NEWS OF THE DAY
FROM THE FOUR QUARTERS OF
THE WORLD.
Comprehensive Review Of the Important
Happenings Of the Past Week Presented
In a Condensed Form Which Is Most
Likely to Prove Of Interest to Our Man
Readers

Fire destroyed a Houghton, Mich,
hotel valued at $lOO,OOO.
A Danish gunboat foundered while at
gun practice. Her crew was saved.
The transport Hancock has sailed
from San Francisco for the Philippines
with $50 recruits ON board.
Admiral Sampson has surrendered
command of the Boston navy yard. His
successor is Rear Admiral johnson.
The interior department is rapidly
completing plans for the opening OF the
Fort Hall, Idaho, Indian reservation.
Control of the Telegraph, Gable and
Telephone Company OF America has
PASSED into the hands OF Chas. w.
Morse.
An American artist, who was with
Lieut.. Peary, has joiued the Swedish!
antarctic expedition with view OF
sketching the pole.
All hope has been abandoned for the
lives of the Is men imprisoned in the
burning Vancouver coal mine. All EN-
frances have been stopped in order to
smother the fire. 8
Much alarm is felt at the growing
weakness OF the pope.
The war department has announced
the new Cuban tariff schedule.
Prince Chung, head of the Chinese
expedition of expiration, has left Berlin
for his home.
A small boat, containing three persons,
foundered off Blackhead, N. F., drown
ing the occupants.
Two men were shot, one probably
fatally, as result of strike troubles In
Canal Dover, Ohio.
As result of using oil for kindling,
three Pittsburg people are dead and two
more fatally burned.
In the first of the series of yacht races
or Americas cup, the defender beat
Shamrock bv few minutes.
A movement to erect Mckinley me-
mortal arch in New York is attracting
considerable attention in art circles.
1t is announced that f. H. Hartman
has been elected as president of the
Southern Pacific, to succeed Chas. NJ.
Hays, resigned.
Another severe earthquake has been
felt at Iverness, Scotland. About a
week ago two shocks were felt and con-
siderable damage done to property.
A company has been formed for the
purpose Of building road from Hanna
bay, ON Cook inlet, to Nome. 1t is said
the proposed road is a preliminary to
railroad.
The will of the late President Mckinley
has been filed for probate. Judge w. r.
Day and Geo. Cortelyon have been APP
pointed administrators with joint bond
Of 100000.
A suggestion which is meeting with
favor Is to change the name Of the
Philippine islands to Mckinley islands.
1t is intended to bring the proposition
before congress.
During the Epworth League Conven-
ton in San Francisco last July, 49, 6l
persons came to the coast, according to
to report issued by the. Transcontinent.
al PASSENGER Association. 2
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
To Borrow More Money.

Copenhagen, Oct. lit is officially
announced that the minister of finance,
Alfred Hage, will this week recommend
the Rigsdag to authorize government
loan of 10000 900 crowns. Americans
are interested in the loan, as they were
in the recent loan of 10000, 900 fioated
by the city of Copenhagen, which was
furnished by New York capitalists.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
British Convoy Captured.

London, Oct. 49, Reuter- dispatch
says that large British convoy was cap
tured and it's wagons burned six miles
from Melmoth, Zululand. Kitchener
reports as follows: 'Boers in force un.
der Delarey and Kemp, attacked Keke
Wich at Nlodewill, Yesterday, but were
driven off"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
San Francisco Strike Broken.

San Francisco, Oct. e. The harbor
commissioners report shows that the
receipts at this port for September
equal those of last year, proving that
the blockade of the port caused by the
strike is effectually broken. Shipping is
moving freely. The tie-up is a thing of
the past, though few strikers have re-
turned to work.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Electric Road to Fort lawton.

Seattle, Oct. 1.-THE Seattle Electric
Company has surveys well under way for
the construction of line connecting this
city with Fort Lawton. Plans have been
made for route along the government
road and also for route to follow the
bay. So soon as the company determines
upon one OF these routes and surveys are
more fully perfected, the county will be
asked for franchise and work on the
new line will be commenced.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
DISASTROUS Blaze,

St. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 3.-Fire broke out
at 10 a. m. in the plant Of the E. O. Stan.
and Milling Company on the river front
at Alton, ILL.,, destroying that and several
other buildings, causing loss estimated
at $4OO, 900. A high wind blew the sparks
broadcast, threatening the destruction of
the business section of Alton, and St.
Louis was asked for help. A special train
carried two engine companies from here
and these with the loca! fire department
finally got the flames under control about
| O'Clock.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Disastrous Floods.

Barcelona, Oct. 3.-Widespread devas-
tation has been caused by floods in the
districts OF San Baudilion and Liobregat.
Cottagers have been swept away and
whole villages are inundated. Many
families who have been cut Oft from es'
cape are in peril
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
CHINESE DISTURBANCE.
Another Outbreak In Which Many Rebels Ar
Killed.

Killed.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 8. The state
department received today a cablegram
from United States Consul McWade at
Canton, China, confirming the reported
uprising in the Singing district. The
dispatch is as follows:
Canton, Oct. 3.-Secretary of State,
Washington: Gen. WI with 1900 SOL
diers routed Triad rebels in Singing dis
trict, Swallow, killing POO and capturing
and decapitating many prisoners. Ger
man mission burned. German mission
aries fed to Hongkong.
(S;oned\ MCWADE.
This dispatch, taken in connection
with previous advices the department
has had from Minister Conger, leads to
the belief that the Boxers have had
nothing to do with the present outbreak
but that it is local disturbance growing
ont of famine conditions which the Chi
nese government can suppress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Neall Convicted.

San Francisco, Oct. 1.-Ex-Capt. John
NJ. Neall, formerly in command OF troop
D, Fourth United States cavalry, was
convicted to-day, in the United States
district court, Of forging the name of
Col. F. NJ. Coke, United States pay
master, to voucher for $500, the pro-
perty Of Private John Cranson, OF his
troop,