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Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-15

said Major Appel, chief surgeon at Fort Bayard today. "I have never be- fore made this statement. but we have succeeded in demonstrating it beyond doubt"
 General MacArthur, who had been accompanied by Major Appel from the fort, indorsed the statement and de- clared that he had never been so much astonished and pleased with anything in hIs life as the result of a careful in- vestigation of the work at the govern ment soldiers sanitarium at Fort Bay ard. The main features of the treat ment that has proved so successful in the pure air of the elevated region are life out of doors, the most carefully se- lected and nutritious diet, and absolute rest in the case of reduced patients.
 Major Appel is an eminent specialist who has always been counted ultra- conservative. Both General MacAr- thur and the physician ask that the statement be given the widest publicity and they invite investigation.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-15
Fourth of July

Already the subject of celebrating the Fourth is being discussed by the people of Imperial, and it will soon be time to appoint committee to have charge of preparations for the celebra- ton. Last year the cnly celebration in the valley was at the heading on Carter river, which was then the from CT of the canal system. By the Fourth practically the whole valley will have taken on green hue, and Imperial will be a central point for people to assemble. It is too early to speak of the details of the celebration, but something of rousing nature should be on the programme.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-15
Thoroughbred Jerseys

of the best known breeders of Jersey of Imperial, arrived here last Friday farming machinery, trees, etc, and brought in two beautiful fawn-colored Jersey heifers, the advance guard of a carload of thoroughbreds which will be sent in as soon as feed can be grown for them. Mir. Whiting will put out a large acreage of alfalfa at once.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-15
Desert Land, Final Proof. Notice for
 Publication.
United States Land Office, I.nS AnrnlnS Cal Enhrnal

Notice is hereby given that CLARA (. DRAIS of Redlauds, Cal, Assignee of JOHN NJ. REUCK of Los Angeles, Gal, has filed mo- tice of intention to make proof on her desert- land claim No. l2SS, for the F. F NV A and NE | of Sec, 10 aud w F NV A Sec S0, Township Is S,, Range l+ F., S R. M. before the United Statos Land Office at Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, the 10th day of March, 1902
 She names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said laud
 William F. Holt of Imperial, Cal, F. C. Pauliu of Los Angeles, Cal, William A. Edgar of Imperial, Cal, George A. Carter of Imperial, Cal.
 Al CROoKSHANK, Register.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-15
Curing Consumption

A dispatch to the Los Angeles Herald from Albuquerque, N. M.. says: You may quote me as saying that we can cure consumption in every stage"
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-15
Gould Is Coming

system duriuR this month, and will eX-
 tend his trip on this occasion to the
 Pacific coast. A prominent eastern
 railroad man, who is one of the large
 number of maguates now in Los An-
 geles, commenting yesterday OH the
 proposed trip of Mir. Gould, said that it is significant of future development of the Gould system iu the west.
 The present is au era of competitive railroad building" he said. "Notwith- stanting the immense combinations of the past year, and the repeated rumors of a railroad trust that will consolidate all of the great lines, the fact remains that any combination that will effec- tually stop competition is impossible. Competition is sharper now than ever before. Instead of merely local com petition, all that was possible when the railroads of limited mileage were own- ed by small companies or individuals, il is now contest between the traffic giants.
 MT. Gould will build q railroad or acquire one already built to the Pacific coast This is no secret. If lie intends to reach the coast from Salt Lake, over route that has already been surveyed, or will come from his other western terminus El Pasois a matter upon which have no information. For my part, am inclined to believe that he will attempt the El Paso route, as be- ing the most easily attained.
 "rhere are rumors in the east that MT, Gould is interested with the Pnelps-Dodge people of Arizona in the Fl Paso and Southwestern road known as the Bisbee road. If this is true, it puts another phase to the activities of the mining and cattle syndicate's oper- atious. The Phelps-Dodge people are now having made survey, and all nounce that the Bisbee road will be built on from Bisbee to Phoenix. From Phoenix to Yuma is but short step, and for railroad a comparatively easy one. The San Diego Eastern road has been surveyed from San Diego to near Yuma But, mind now, am not speak ing authoritatively of these matters. simply am repeating reports that heard before leaving New York Nothing at this time is as interesting to the eastern business men as he Pa cihc coast, and, naturally, there is much speculation on what the future holds for this country"
 This is the first intimation that Mir | Gould has considered extending the l Texas and Pacific railroad beyond it's present western end at Fl Paso, where 1 it meets the Phelps Dodge road to Bet- son. Since the Arizona syndicate went into railroad building, a move that was prompted to spite the South ern Pacific, there have been repeated rumors that the cattlemen were acting in conjunction with one of the great railroad systems. The little railroad has been growing greater from the time of it's inception, mile after mile being added, until now tracks are laid or surveys completed and all is ready for grading through nearly the length of Arizona.
 The survey of the San Diego Eastern railroad, as stated, has been completed nearly to Yuma. Members of the San
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
DISASTER IN UTAH
MINE EXPLOSION KILLS THIRTY.
FIVE MEN.
Careless Miner Entered Powder
Magazine With a Lighted Can.
die, and Terrific Conclusion of
the Explosion Was Felt Two
Miles Away.

Park City, Utah, July l7.-This city
and camp are plunged in the deepest
grief that they have ever experienced.
The cause of their sorrow is an accident
that occurred last night in the DAILY
West and Ontario mines-an accident
that brought death to 35 men, 80 in the
Daly-West and six in the Ontario.
The disaster was the result of an explo-
sion occasioned by John Burgy, miner,
going into one of the magazines of the
Daly-West with lighted candle. His
act cost him his life, and the lives of
many other miners. His own body was
blown to atoms. Not fragment of his
remains have been found. All the
other victims are recognizable, their
faces being easily identified by rela-
tives and friends.
The explosion occurred at II p. M,
and in a twinkling the most deadly gas
was being generated throughout the
mines. 1t crept through every tunnel,
shaft and incline, and in very short
space of time scores of miners found
themselves face to face with death
1t is not known how much powder was
exploded, but whatever amount there
was there went off in terrible concus-
sion. The shock was something terrific
and was heard for a long way, although
it was nearly o'clock before it was
known in Park City, distance of three
miles.
When it is stated that horse was
killed at the mouth of the Ontario tun-
uel, two miles away, some idea of the
force of the explosion may be had
The animal was in use at the entrance
to this part of the mine, and was hurled
against the walls and machinery with
such violence as to be killed outright
That the loss of life was not far greater
than it is seems marvellous. The work
of rescuing the imperiled and dead was
quickly and heroically undertaken.
Men were brought to the surface just as
fast as the disabled machinery would
. permit. The victims had to be brought
up the shaft in one compartment
cage, one of the compartments having
been wrecked by the explosion. Every
man who went down with the first res
cuing party was overcome by the deadly
gas, and it was with the utmost Difficult
ty that the machinery was kept in mo-
ton. Over in the Ontario. which is
connected with the Daly-West, six men
are dead. Eight escaped by the way of
the Anchor tunnel. Two of the dead
are rescuers
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21

ed a Circuit Judge. In 1853 President
Pierce appointed him Chief Justice OF
| the Territory of Oregon. President
not being in accord with some Of Mr.
Buchanan's ideas on slavery he resign
ed and became a Republican. In 1864
he was elected to the United States
Senate. 1t was he who drew up the
reconstruction bill and he had charge
of it in the Senate.
| From 1872 to 1875 he was Attorney
General under Grant. On the death Of
Chief Justice Salmon =. Chase Mr.
Williams was nominated to succeed
him. But the Senate never acted on
the appointment. The reasons for this
were In large measure social.
Mrs. Williams was a talented, beau
tiful woman and was leader in Wash
ington society. But while popular with
large element. she was unpopular
with certain influential coterie, con-
sisting of some Senators. Representa-
tives, Judges and other high officials.
1t was thorn in their sides to have
her the wife of a cabinet minister;
what would 1t be when she was the
wife Of the Chief Justice? The pill
was very bitter one for them. The
idea Of this lady from PARKWAY Oregon
the backwOOds. as they said, ranking
them! 1t must not be. And they uni
ted almost as one, in the most bitter
warfare upon Judge Williams that has
ever been known at the national capt.
tai. Mr.. williams asked Grant that
his name be withdrawn and reluctantly
this was done. Some time later Mr..
williams left the Cabinet and practiced
law in Washington. Finally he re-
turned to Oregon and now. at the age
of 70, he re-enters political life as the
chief magistrate Of Portland.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
BOYS OF FIFTEEN PREFERRED.
Employer Says Those of That Age Are
More Adaptable.

Employer Says Those of That Age Are
More Adaptable.
'You want a place for bOy?" re-
peated the head of a large concern, as
he glanced up from his desk and looked
thoughtfully into the face Of an ac-
quaintance.
How old Is the boy?" he inquired.
Between IA and Is years Of age"
was the reply.
THAT is a good age" he commented.
ut is easier for him to get place now
that is, of course. providing he has
no special training, than it would be
three or four years hence. A boy at
that time of life has nothing to unlearn
in business ways and methods and EN-
ployers are inclined to give the prefer
ence to those who are likely to take
hold quickly and make themselves use
full.
"Then, too. a boy at that time of life
begins to show what he is good for,
and in the course of two or three years
he pretty well determines his future.
OF course, there are exceptions to all
IuleS, DuL IL Is lily experience tuaL
boys, like water, soon find their level.
Those who are ambitious and become
proficient go ahead. while others stay
about where they started"
you believe in letting boys make the
start in life for themselves" inquired
his friend, who became interested in
the general subject and for the time
being lost sight of the specific purposes
| Of his call.
sit sounds hard to say that" was the
ready response, says the Washington
Star, "and as parent would hesitate
about subjecting my son to the dis
cOuragements which l encountered in
my younger days. Still. after all, gen
orally speaking, 1t is the best way.
Give boy a fair mental equipment-in
fact, thorough education If he shows
an interest in his studies-and then let
him rely on his own resources. Such a
policy is infinitely better than the cod
ding which we sometimes witness. BY
the way. send the boy you speak of to
me and l will see what we can do for
him. GoOd-day."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21

tive action was taken to improve the
spot.
Soldier Of fortune that he was, the
picture of battlefield reckoning him
on to glorious achievements could not
be resisted by Baron Steuben. Details
were rapidly made. Benjamin Frank
lin was in Paris, seeking a man who
would enter the American army and
establish the order and discipline so
much needed by General Washington.
Dr. Franklin could offer no assurances
OF financial support, could not even
guarantee the reimbursement of the
baron's expenses to America. Con-
WINGED, however, that he would sue
coed in his venture, the baron EN-
ployed his private fortune, which was
not inconsiderable at the time, to the
payment of his own expenses to Amer
lea, and later. as the needs OF the army
became imperative, impoverished him
self for the benefit of the American
soldiers. He made no conditions, and
bargalned for no reward. Military dis
tinction and active employment We're
the chief objects Of his ambition, the
immediate motives of his conduct.
Upon his arrival II America, in De
cember 1777, Steuben was greeted
with the announcement of the capture
of BurgOyne and his entire army, and
looked upon it as Il good omen. He
lost no time in entering upon active
service He notified Congress of his
arrival, expressed his desire to serve
the country without conditions other
than to be allowed to gain the conf
dence and share the fortunes of the
commander Of the forces in the field.
Congress accepted the proffered SER
and Steuben reported almost imme-
diately to General Washington.
Then began the work to which Steu-
ben devoted his entire energy. All Of
the abuses and defects that had been
dominant in the American army cul-
minated in the encampment at Valley
Forge, and showed the need Of radical
reforms Although the country abound
ed with provisions, famine existed
In the camp. Washington had notified
Congress that something must be done
or the troops would have to disband
to seek subsistence. The men We're
starving, were barefOOted and almost
naked, unable to take advantage Of the
many opportunities offered to strike ef-
fective blows upon the British forces.
1t was Steuben's duty to bring order
out Of chaos. How it was accomplished
there is not space to tell here. but the
results soon began to be manifested.
Steuben was made inspector general
and did valiant service in the Organiza-
ton Of the army. He composed book
of regulations In 177S-79. which was
adopted, and upon which the present
American army regulations are based
But he finally tired Of this service and
made an effort to secure active work in
the field. at the head Of a regiment
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
There was objection to this, and he
threatened to resign. He was finally

There was objection to this, and he
threatened to resign. He was finally
given a command and served with dis
tinctiOn during the trying times, late in
the war, when he was compelled to
sleep on the ground because he could
not buy tent, when the credit Of the
country was exhausted and the affairs
of the colonists were in distressing con,
dltion. He served in the South in 1873
80. and achieved some distinction in
the field, in spite of the starved and
poorly equipped condition Of his forces.
He was appointed to command in Vir-
glnia, and remained there most Of the
time until June. 1871.
At the close of the war an effort was
made to have Baron Steuben REIN
bursed for his expenditures and paid
for his services to the nation. General
Washington warmly urged this, and
his last letter. before retiring from
public life, was written to Steuben, and
contained the warmest expressions Of
appreciation Of the barOn's services to
the country. Steuben resigned from
the army in March. 1884 and a month
later was presented by Congress with
gold-hilted sword and vote Of
thanks. Then it required seven years
active effort for the baron to secure a
settlement for his services, and then
only after 1t had been plainly shown
that he, had been reduced to the ex-
tremity of either starving here or beg
ging in Europe. The compensation,
when it was finally made. was so mis-
erly in amount that the debts of Steu-
ben had absorbed all he received. and
the man who had done so much to
make the victory of the American
forces possible was compelled to retire
to a little farm given him by the State
Of New York and which was located
in what is now the town Of Steuben,
about twenty-five miles north Of Utica.
Here he built log house of five
rooms, and lived, almost in poverty,
until his death In December. 1894.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21

him to his bed. by the flames leapng
across the room and tapping at the mat
tress, he made his way to the bars which
held him captive and beat his hands
against the screening until he fell back
suffocated.
The man who persisted in this horri-
BILE manner was one of the most iutsr-
esting characters in Chicago. The life
Of Blind Billy" as he was called, had
been a tumultuOus one. He came from
the old Kent family. From youth his
companionship was with politicians OF
the ward type. policemen and detec-
tives. and characters about popular
bars. He had ready gift of speech.
good memory, and a fondness for par
fiamentary law. He was kindly to the
poor, helpful to his constituents of the
understrata class.
With these qualities was an unfor-
tunate appetite for liquor an abusive
tongue and considerable physical
strength. Long before he Went to the
Legislature he made men fear him by
the power of his tongue and his will
ingness to fight if his word was dsput-
ed. He studied civil engineering some
and dabbled in real estate, but his real
business was practical politics. He
won victory after victory against the
strongest kind Of opposition. He serv-
ed two terms in the Legislature early
in the 9O's. making for himself a name
there for being practical" in all he I'M
! dertook.
In 1892. while in Chicago. he engaged
in a saloon brawl, during which
drunken man shot out both his eyes.
For a long time 1t was supposed he
would die, but he recovered and re-
turned to the Legislature sightless
When his term was ended he announc-
ed that he would run for the City Coun-
Gil, and did 80, gaining his seat quite
easily.
After his blindness came he was al
ways led about by boy or young man,
the last one being a civil service Mes
senger, whom be paid $500 a year for
caring for him. Although blind. he was
willing to fight anywhere. but his in
trinity probably saved him his life u
number Of times. He knew the heads
Of every big corporation in the city.
and his figure was familiar to every
man, woman and child in his ward.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
Water Is Scarce.

Denver, July l7.-Scarcity of water
and extravagant waste of the diminish
ing supply have brought on condition
of affairs in Denver that compels
prompt official action. 1t was decided
to hold a meeting of the officials direct
ly concerned, the directors of the cham
Der of commerce, committees from the
commercial club, real estate men and
the city council looking to the adop-
ton of some method by which the water
can be retained in the depleted reser-
voirs to keep epidemics from breaking
ont in the city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
SAILING VESSELS.
Fifty Flying the French Flag Conn
ing to the Coast.


San Francisco, July l6.-There are
so French sailing vessels on the way,
or listed for this coast, representing a
registered tonnage of S5. 300, with a
carrying capacity of 1856, 500 short tons
of grain. This will be Of interest to
grain growers, coming at the beginning
of the cereal year. Twelve of thess
vessels are making their first trip, hav-
ing only recently been turned off the
stocks. Most of the others have been on
the coast before, and all receive boun-
ties from the French government for
every mile sailed.
This enables them to accept lower
rates than those sailing under other
flags, to the advantage OF the farmer,
for the difference adds value to their
grain. Twelve are coming from Swan
sea, eight from Antwerp, 10 from eight
other European ports, and the other
four from ports in the Pacific. Some of
them are making the passage in ballast,
but some of them are coal laden. Last
year there were 45I vessels loaded with
grain on this coast, chiefly tor Europe,
and II of them were French vessels, or
over Is per cent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
Mrs. X an CARGO.

Mrs. Kangaroo has big pocket, In
which she carries her young ones. 1t
is the contest kind of place for a lit
tie kangaroo, and sometimes you will
find a whole family Of brothers and
sisters in the pouch at once.
However, this Is not the only way
Mrs. Kangaroo has of carrying her
children. When hunters pursue her
she puts all her babies into her pocket
and runs for dear life, but il she feels
that the enemy Is gaining on her. and
that she Is In danger Of being captured,
she seizes one little one after another
with her fOrepaws and hurls it out OF
the pocket to one side Of her pathway
as far as she can throw it. She takes
care to do this only at times when the
enemy Is not in sight. In this way she
Is relieved Of the weight Of the youngs.
tiers. and she can run faster.
At the same time her motive Is not a
selfish one. She throws her babies out
in so skillful a manner that it does
not hurt them. They are soft little
creatures. and when they land in a
brush heap they are none the worse
for 1t. The hunter loses all scent
Of the little kangaroos by this move
ment on the part Of the mother. and,
at the most. the pursuing party can
capture only self-sacrificing Mrs. Kan
CARGO,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
HE REALIZED A GOOD DEAL.
The Veterans Experience at Speculate
ing in Stocks,

$50 ~s~A ~AA @>A PCA AS hNG a. opC(ul
ing in Stocks.
There are different sorts Of interest
to be drawn from investments. A man
of broad experience values them all
Speculation is all very well for people
who live in the city, right in touch with
everything" said the spring goods
drummer" in an airy tone to a grour
of men gathered on the steps Of the
pOstotfice to await the arrival Of the
stage, but never would advise man
who's lived in the country all his days
to try any Of these schemes for quick
money-making. He's sure to lose"
cts all gambling. more Or less, !
take it," said Obed Pearson. thought.
fully. Still, nobody could say | didn',
realize anything from my speculation
in the Ringtail Gulch Company
stock"
why, didn't know l was speaking
to successful OPERATOR said the
drummer, with more respect in his
voice and manner. would you mind
telling ME about it?" he asked, as he
AAc'NA thC NAPSSeuht 6oHG VI tlC 1851
of the group.
"Seeing it's you, don't mind" said
Mr.. Pearson. slowly. Il bought the
stock for twenty-five dollars a share
six shares-with the expectation, bore
out and led on by circ'lars and pros
pectuses, that 'twould touch the hun
dred mark. in the course O. three
months. And in eight weeks it had
gone down to zero, and would've gone
below that, l judge, If the president
and directors hadn't disbanded. so to
speak. and gone travelling.
But l realized something; yes, sir.
l realized that unless wanted to spend
my last years, and moren that the
next to last ones, on the poor-farm. the
thing for me to do was to burn up all
the circ'lars and prospectuses that
come to me In the future without read
ing 'em. And I've kept on realizing it
tC this day, sir"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-07-21
His Qualifications.

He was pleading his cause earnestly.
IL am wealthy" he said. land could
make ample provision for yOu." She
nodded and checked one point of on
her fingers. Il have had experience
with the world" he continued. She
checked of another point. II have
passed the frivolous point" he went
on, land have the steadfastness, the
age and the wisdom to guard and
guide you WELL"
He paused for an answer.
1.-THE points you make are strong
ones" she said. but they lead indevia-
tingly to the conclusion that you would
make an excellent father for me. You
have all the necessary qualifications.
but just now I am looking for a hus-
band"