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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
ROSSLAND SCORCHED
Large Section of the British
Columbia City Wiped Out
by Fire.

Rossland, B. c., Aug. 26.-In two
hours in the afternoon fire did S75, 900
damage in the business and residence
sections of Rossland Earlier in the
day it was believed that the loss would
be substantially greater than this but
close scrutiny of the facts indicates that
the lesser estimate is as nearly accurate
az can be obtained for several days.
The fire broke out precisely at 3
O'Clock in the establishment of p.
Burns & Co., butchers, two doors south
of First avenue, on Spokane street
where a fire was in use for rendering
lard The blaze was not discovered I'M
til it had secured considerable Roadway
and by the time the alarm was turned
in flames were issuing from the roof
The department was on the ground
quickly and water vas playing on the
flames Two minutes after the alarm was
sounded.
The Burns building was in the center
of a solcl block of wooden buildings and
the strong breeze prevailing speedily
spread the flames north and south de-
spite the torrents of water thrown by
the tremen.
In 20 minutes from the first out
break the fire had spread north into
the Anaconda saloon, west to the NJ. d
NJ. saloon and south to the Occur d
Alene saloon. while Thompson restau
rant Immediately adjoining the Burns
block, was involved in the Burns place
in the first outbreak. Within the space
II - l.. 4
First avenue to two large three-story
buildings used as stores and these were
totally wiped out within an hour of the
outbreak.
The fire was spreading east rapidly
when the wind changed and turned the
fire west. The flames jumped to
Spokane street and wiped out half Il
dozen business houses on that side, to-
gether with all the residences in the
block
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

happened--hOw you risked your life to
save Archie's." she said. in trembling
tones "Why wouldn't you let him
speak," she added gently.
He had gone rather white.
How did you hear?" he stammered.
"Archie promised faithfully"
ut was not Archie" she said quick
ly. III tell you some other time how
it happened. All want to remember
shall be grateful to you all my life"
she finished in a low tone.
He shifted his foot uneasily. but
could find no words to speak. He felt
his head was in whirl.
DO you remember that night before
you left England" she went on. I'VE
misunderstood one another. You must
have thought me cruel"
mo, not cruel" he murmured.
II didn't know then"
Her voice came to stop.
He turned his head suddenly. and
looked into her eyes. He saw some
thing in them that made the blood
course through his veins
He understood. For a moment he
hesitated, then with an effort pulled
himself together.
NO, no, Beryl. You must not do it"
he cried hoarscly. Think what it
means-yOu tied to cripple; long.
dull life, perhaps in small country
town; very little money. very little
fun" he finished with gulp.
Perhaps the fun that money brings
is not the fun want" she said softly.
You, with your youth. your brilliant
chances No, dearest, I can't let you
make such sacrifice. Besides, |
wouldn't take advantage of your graf
itude. That's why forbade Archie to
speak. l would not have you marry
me out Of pity" he said unevenly.
She laid hand on his arm. Her
cheeks were flushed and her eyes were
shining with light that could only
mean one thing.
Not pity; it's love" she whispered.
II thought l understood women"
soliloquized Austin Drysdale. few
days later, "but don't. Fancy mod
ern girl deliberately refusing title
and seventy thousand year. and in
sisting upon giving up her life to Il
poor devil with limp, who didn't ex-
pect it, and who can do nothing but
make her supremely happy. Wonder
full Then Il smile crept over his face.
After all. Lum's luck wasn't so bad
not so bad-considering he deserved it,"
New York Mail and Express.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
FATHER OF THE STEEL TRUST.
John w. Gates Rise from a Sales ma n
to a Millionaire,

The father Of the steel trust after all
is not J. Perpont Morgan but John w.
Gates. So the latter declares In re-
cent interview. He says that he not
only conceived the gigantic project,
but laid down the plans which Morgan
carried out.
Incidentally Gates told the story Of
now he rosa from a travelling salesman
to be millionaire and one Of the great
est financial powers in America. He
first started selling barbed wire at a
salary of 500 month. Soon he con-
cluded that there was more money in
the manufacture Of barbed wire than
there was in selling it and with Alfred
Clifford he embarked in manufacture
for himself. The business was small
at first, the capital being less than
5000, but it increased and soon an
Incorporated concern was started under
the name Of J. w. Gates & Co. Into
this concern each Of eight men put ST.
800. making total working capital
OF $4,000. The profits for the first
year were $4,000. Gates bought out
his partners and with Clifford and an
other stakeholder incorporated the
Southern Wire Company, capital $780,
600. The profits for year in this were
SIS, 900.
Then we concluded" says Mr.
Gates. ito build mill near Pittsburg,
and selected Rankin as Il site. In 1884
we began the erection of what Is now
known as the Braddock Mill. We
started in to build mill that would
cost us $4,000. We concluded that
we would incorporate for 100000 and
borrow the $4,000. Before we had
completed the mill $250,OOO had been
expended. anu we were obliged to bOr-
row $15O,00O.
I'VE began operations in the mill
early in 1886, and l went abroad for
the purpose of buying steel. it being
unObtainable in the United States-I
mean steel billets. l purchased about
10000 tons Of steel In Great Britain for
shipment via Baltimore to the Rankin
mill.
II had great difficulty In obtaining q
bankers credit to satisfy the European
makers. Finally called upon Mr.. Nor
gan, and he very cheerfully gave us
credit for 100000 sterling. which was
more money than we We're worth.
Owing to our exceedingly large pur-
chase in Europe the price Of steel adj
vanced So to $40 Il ton, which meant a
profit to us of from $25O,OOO to $780,
600. sold 10000 tons Of the steel to
the Carnegie Company without touch
ing it, simply delivering the shipping
documents to them. and thereby made
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

100000 net profit. The balance Of the
steel we worked up into rods and wire.
"Our profits in the manufacture Of
wire in 1885 We're very small, caused
largely by the GrantWard panic. The
year 1886 was fairly good. In 1887 We
realized the profits Of the steel pur-
chased in Europe in 1886. together with
the steel sold to the Carnegie Phipps
Company.
I'm 1887 we increased the capital
stock Of the Braddock Wire Company
from 100000 to $5OO.OOO, and paid
a cash dividend Of 800, OOO-making a
500 per cent dividend as the result Of
work during 1884, 1885, 1886 and 1887"
Mr.. Gates Is now well launched on
his career. His policy after that was
consolidation. In 1892 the CONSOLIDATE
ed Steel and Wire Company was form
ed, with an actual paid in capital Of 81
OOO,O 900 For three years Mr.. Gates
managed the concern, the earnings Of
which were $1.1OO,OOO year. In 1895
Mr.. Gates was elected president Of
the Illinois Steel Company, Of which
he owned $1,000 shares. Later the
American Steel and Wire Company.
with capitalization Of 100000, 600,
was formed. Then came the billion dol
lar steel trust. which swallowed all
the Gates interests as well as those Of
Carnegie and other iron masters.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
PHONETIC SPELLING.
Very Small Progress Has Resulted from
Many Years of Effort.

A writer for the LOngman's Maya
zine who appears as an advocate OF
phonetic spelling admits that there are
objections to it ito which some weight
must be allowed" as. for example,
those based on the practical difficult
ties which must attend its introduce
ton and adoption"
This Is a weak way Of stating a
very ponderOus truth. The weight has
been so great up to the present time
that the phonetic champions have not
been able to bulge it after campaign
Of many years. 1t may be that the
etymolOgy of word as it is traced
through its spelling Is Of no value.
and there is no denying that most peO-
pie know and care little about etymOl-
ogy. but the stubborn fact remains
that new spelling is about as hard
to establish by fiat as new language.
While men Of high repute as philol-
ogists have lent their names to the
cause, the authority Of custom so far
transcends their authority that we may
assume that alterations will occur In
tHc Ouit az tiCy uANC al lnC
past. No decree or agreement Of few
educated persons will revolutionize the
dictionaries. and even the slightest va
riations will be accepted very slowly.
What the LOngman's contributor calls
"a purely phonetic system" is absO-
lutely impossible with the present al
phabet The alphabet would have to
be expanded to something like forty
characters before we could employ the
single sign for the single sound ac-
cording to the scheme that is adopted
in certain dictionaries for the instruc-
ton of foreigners in English Perhaps
it may be said that the necessity OF the
puzzled foreigner proves the absurd
ity Of our spelling. but it is not likely
to make much Of an impression on the
native.
The difficulty of this ''roOt-and-
branch scheme of reform" is so obvi-
GUS that many Of the phonetic enthu-
siasts stop at it, while the lesser
schemes evoke an interest that is hui
morous for the most part.-ChicagO
Record Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

Early In life she began to develop tho
talent for debating, which has never
deserted her. She taught school for a
time and then married George Jones,
a mOlder and union man. After six
years Of married life her great sorrow
came. yellow fever taking her husband
and four children within a week
Then she began her work to help the
laborer She has studied labor condi-
tions in England. Ireland. Germany,
France, Austria and in every State in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
FRIEND OF THE MINERS.
"Motiner" Jones Dcvotes Her Life I,
the Cause of Labor.

" MOthSr' Jones' HcNOtcs 1ST AIlIe 10
the Cause of Labor.
Mother" Jones, who took a prom
inent part in the miners strike Of 1900.
was arrested in West Virginia re-
Gently for trying to assemble crowd
Of striking miners. thus violating an
Injunction. She has been known to la
Dor unions for twenty years as an en-
thusiastic labor agitator.
Mother" Jones is now fifty-eight
years of age and is as vigorous and
full of fire as ever. She is slender Of
figure, has white hair, wrinkled face,
keen eyes. prominent chin. powerful
voice and a vigorous manner. She is
full Of facts. figures and fight. and her
heart is warm for the workingman.
Mother" Jones was born in Cork,
Ireland. and had to flee with her ia
Their to this country when he became
concerned in some political agitation
for freeing Ireland. She was then
eight years Old. The family went to
Toronto, where she was well educated.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
German Deficit.

Berlin, Aug. 23.-The final figures
OF the imperial treasury operations for
the year which ended March 81, Just
published, show deficit from the
budget estimates of $l2, 1925, OU0, due to
a shrinkage of the receipts amounting
to about So, 5000 and increased ex-
penditures totaling about $3.50 900,
OF which army and navy pensions foot
ed up to $3,6S7 800, while the army
had s625,O and the navy 100000
extra. The increased receipts from
some items We're swallowed up by a
$1,000, 900 falling off in the swamp
taxes, nearly all of which was from
diminished borese transactions, tracea
bic to the general financial depression
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

The London Times asks if nothing
can be done to stop the continuous
wholesale expectation Of rare and early
printed books and Illuminated manu-
scripts to the United States. II some
thing is not done speedily all the treas
ures referred to with the exception of
those in public libraries will be shipped
across the Atlantic. Whoever wishes
to see the best collection Of the handi-
work Of the first English printer will
have to visit the United States. 1t is
difficult to see what can be done ex-
cept for Englishmen to Outbid Ameri-
cans when rare books come on the
market. In Italy there are laws which
forbid the sale to foreigners by the
italians who own them Of certain
classes Of paintings and statues. En-
gland is not ready for such legislation,
which would be looked on as an inva-
sion of private rights. or course. il
Engllshmen were so patriotic as to &C
cept a lower offer from countryman
for an illuminated manuscript In order
that it might remain In England there
would be no occasion for complaints
like those Of the Times, but because
OF his love of art and antiquity the
American makes the higher bid and the
English owner, because of his CONNER
cial instincts, accepts it. The Times
might lead In the organization OF a ma
tional defense fund for the purchase
of rare books and manuscripts which
otherwise Mr. Morgan or some other
American will carry of with him when
ever offered for sale.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

gift amounted to nearly half million
dollars. A chest Of table silver. a dia-
were among the other magnificent gifts
from relatives. The bride. by reason OF
her family connections and her pleas
ing personality, has long been one of
the conspicuous figures in metropolitan
society. She is Il granddaughter of
Mrs. William Astor and, like the grand
mother who so long was leader Of the
foremost social set in this country. Is
attractive in face and figure and
charming in conversation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
The Good, Kind World,

a little girl was trying to get her
small brother across the chaos of lower
Broadway. He chung to her with one
hand, and with the other clasped his
ragged jacket as if for courage and sup
port. Twice they started to cross and
twice retreated. The girl looked about
her for help. She let several unpromis-
ing people pass her. Then. says the
New York Mail and Express, she found
Il friend.
A shutfling. limping, ignorant negro
boy approached. whstling thoughtless-
ly. She saw something in his face that
other people did not see.
Please. won't you help men my
brother 'crost the street," she asked,
with confidence. The negro smiled
charmingly. A genuine lovely look came
over his dirty face.
Come on. kid he said, Selling the
small boy by the hand. and plunged
ahead among the cars and horses, the
two in tow behind him. They ran OH
without looking round, and he returned
singing unconsciously the words of the
popular song:
"Everybody's awful good to me-"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
California Republicans.

Sacramento, CAL, Aug. 26.-The Re-
publican state convention was organic
ed by the election of Lieut.. Gov. Jacob
H. Neff chairman over Congressman
Victor H. Metcalf. The close vote at
tests that the struggle was one of the
most strenuous in the history of the
Republican party in this state. Neff
was supported by the Flint, Edison and
HAYES forces. and Metcalf was backed
bv the Gage Pardee followers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

New York and
Newport society
plenty Of topics for
chats over the tea
cups, was probably
the most fortunate
bride who ever
stood at the altar.
Though her father
was opposed to the
union at first, he
treated her gener
ously in the matter
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
MOnCStY of an Amir.

The late Amir Abdur Rahman left
behind him, we are told. copious diaries
from which he directed his successor to
extract and publish those portions
which bore upon his private and do
nestle life, emitting all political ques-
tons. 1t is now to appear under the
modest title Of the Encyclopedia Of
the World" This is not so bad for an
informal domestic record. even Of an
Oriental potentate. Madras Nail
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
KRUGER DEFIANT.
Upraids Generals for Yielding Boer
Independence,

The Hague, Aug. 2l.-The conference
at Utrecht, between the Boer generals
and Mr.. Kruger, lasted for three hours
According to some reports it was rather
stormy. At the end of an hour and a
half the delegates withdrew leaving
Generals Botha, DeWet and Delarev
together with Mr.. Kruger. Little is
publicly known as to what took place,
but it Is understood that the generals
found the former president of the
Transvaal in no way inclined to ac-
Guiesce in British dominion in South
Africa, and still clinging to the
idea ola united South, Africa
under the Boer flag. Mr.. Kruger
is even said to have bitterly upraid.
ed the generals for giving up Boer in
dependence. The generals returned to
The Hague.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
LOVE is LIKE A ROSE.

Love is like rose.
One my fancy chose.
Sleeping. folded round with green.
Crimson, touched with dewdrop's sheen
Love is like rose.
Love is like rose,
One my heart we'll knows.
Op'ning, glowing meath my smile,
Gathered to my heart awhile,
Love is like a rose.
Love is like rose,
Tendrcst flower that blows.
Waking with the morning sun,
Fading ere the day is done,
Love is like rose.
canadian Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

The small boy who plants beans in
the back yard and digs them up the
next day because he finds they haven't
grown up yet is like many an adver.
tlser we have all met.-Current Adver-
Using.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28
HER DOWRY HALF A MILLION.

Mrs. Van Allen Collier One of the Most
Fortunate of Brides.
In the matter Of wedding gifts Sarah
Stewart Van Allen, whose marriage re-
Gently to Robert J. Collier furnished,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

Timeliness is a sine qua non to sue
cessful advertising. One should not
advertise overcOats in July or organ
dies in December. The advertiser
should be just as careful in being up
to date, offering the very latest designs,
the very latest news.-Printers' Ink.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

Lots Of men suddenly become near
sighted when they start out to look for
work.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

Sears. Roebuck & Co.. Chicago, re-
ceive 10000 letters daily, the result Of
advertising
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

Mighty as are steam and electricity
in the domain Of industry, they are but
shadows Of the mightier power Of con-
centrated thought as expressed in type
and spread before the world. To let
the world know through type who and
what and where you are and what you
have that this great world wants is the
secret Of success, and the printing
press Is the mightiest machine to that
end.-ThOmas A. Edison.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-28

The clothing dealers Of Pittsfield,
Mass, have taken definite action in re-
gard to advertising. In the past it has
been customary for the business men
to advertise on programmes and other
papers of a similar nature for social
events and field days. This has be-
come such burden. with no resulting
benefit to the merchants. that 1t was
decided to discontinue 1t in the future.
All the dealers have signed paper
to that effect. 1t Is thought that mer-
chants dealing in other lines Of goods
will sign the paper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-24
CHUNKS OF WISDOM.

Letters of credit-LL. d.
A dropping in place-the letter box.
Even deaf people get some things by
hearsay.
OF the old world worldly-geographi
cal globes.
A limited income causes some peo-
ple.to live beyond the limit"
Wonder if they could thaw out Jack
Frost by putting him in the sweatbox
The dollar that is accused Of being
false should be financially embar-
rassed."
Speaking of ready money. all We
have is ready to spend.
How can a policeman look like
thirty cents when he is only one cop
per
The minute man isn't in it with the
woman who says wait minute
Tongue-tied people don't get cured
by patronizing speak-easy.
When two women say goodbye they
usually make a great adieu about it.
You cant say that the ague is no
great shakes of disease"
You can always buy pair Of sizzers
at the drug store-soda and seltzer.
A handsome nose is one thing that
is priced at it's face value.
1t is not necessarily frivolous to say,
Darn the holes in these stockings" +"
A pretty girl and the opportunity are
things most young men like to en-
brace.
She would not give her heaart to him
Nor yet bestow her hand;
She closed her eyes. withheld her lips,
In spite of pleading, and
Her back she turned upon him, too;
Her hopes he could not meet,
Because he had not fortune to
Be laying at her feet.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-24

plus two dollars Dates of sale: Dec.
10, II, %, 23 and 26, allowing thirty
days for return.
To all points in Texas special rates
of about fare and a tenth for the
round trip apply to ticket agents. Sold
December 23. "a, %, 26 and 81 Limited
to return January 3rd.
\ number of people are interested in
these rates who want to Investigate
the splendid conditions in northwest
Texas whore the prospects are mag
nifieent, NOW. for fine crops. Those
who wish to take longer stay buy
the HIo1neseeIlers' tickets THE Denver
H0ad" sells.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-24

vested in supplies which are not alb
F. progress Of the schools The.state sup
| erintendent is fully aware that many
OF our schools are poorly equipped and
| that the directors who have made
these purchases acted in good faith
of our school houses are inferior, that
they are poorly seated and improperly
comfortable. that the average salary
for male teachers is only thirty-four
ers only thirty-one dollars a month
a price not at all commensurate with
many school directors, mislead by the
statements and representations of
| made these purchases at the sacrifice
of more important school interests,
anu a. tilS SApCAoc vi lut ICdSuClo oAO
the children, | feel that it is my duty
to withdraw and cancel all approvals
that any warrants drawn for this pur-
pose from and after the first day of
January, 1908. will be issued in open
violation of the law.
Inasmuch as the law states that
these purchases may be made out of
the commonschool fund. and as certain
solicitors or agents are representing
fund for general purposes, l have
sought the advice of Attorney Gener
al Murphy. whose opinion is given in
the letter appended to this communica-
ton
Your attention is called to the fact
that purchases of this character can
be made legally only when such pur-
chase has been ordered at the annual
school meeting. and furthermore. that
separate and individual action by the
directors does not constitute a legal
action. and contracts or purchases are
legal and binding only when the diree
binding onistic :. a etao eta estceeeee
ter meet il regular or special session
ard act as body.
IN ample supply OF this circular
letter wilt=be= sent 70 every county
examiner ia tie state for distribution
among the directors Of his county. aHd
il is earnestly hoped that the immedi-
ate effect ii this communicates will
be to preserve invioate the sacred
fund set apart by the state for the ed
ucation OF its children.
Very truly,
JOHN II. HINEMON,
State Superintendent Of Public In
structiOn