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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14
MINES. And MINING HENS
OUTLOOK N THE NORTHWEST.
Items Of Interest Of . Mlscellaneous
Nature Gathered During the Past
Week-New Districts Brought 70
the Front-Miniag Accidents and
PersOnAls.

John r. Searles. the bankrupt New
York millionaire, has another fortune
in sight, After, recently having been
discharged from bankruptcy the owner
of the large iron interests In the South
and in Europe. and the great sugar
king, will pay dollar for dollar to all
his creditor and will have 4 fortune
left. largely due to the great wealth OF
the Cornucopia mine In Baker county,
of which he Is the owner.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14
FOUR NORTHWEST STATES
TATE NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
LOO Selection Of Interesting Items
adhered Through the Week-The
outlook IL Good In Every sect'on
Many Accidents and Personal
HappeninEs.
WASHINGTON.

mr.. John F. Reddy was appointed
chief of police at Spokane.
The crops about Oakesdale seem to
hotter than those of last year.
sentember 10 is the day fixed by
an Socialists for their Spokane con-
vention.
The Sixty company Coast
artillery, from Fort Mason, CAL, has
arrived on the sound.
At Point Roberts recently E. Ray
hurg was shot and instantly killed.
1,ha shooting was accidental.
II was reported recently that 0. j.
Cross. aged 80, was drowned in the
Snokane river while bathing near Spo-
kane.
The remains Of Al Houston, who
committed suicide by taking morphine
at Walla Walla recently, were taken
to Missoula.
Miss Linnie Neiss and Miss Louise
Iashance, two popular young girls of
Aberdeen, were drowned recently in
Elliot slough.
Prof. I. C. Libby of the language de-
partment of the state normal school at
Cheney has resigned to take posi-
ton in the Spokane high school.
An extra freight train drawn by
three big engines and composed of IS
cars loaded with hogs was shipped
from Camas prairie to Seattle last
week.
At Hoquiam Frank s. Aegers was
shot and killed recently by Joseph
Stockhamer. his brother-in-law. The
murder is the result Of bad blood,
which has existed between them.
The Royal Italian band will visit
Spokane, also the Royal Marine band
of Italy, and last, but not least, Sousa's
great organization will play an en-
gagement at the Spokane during the
fair week.
Effective August Is, present rates
on wheat from all interior points to
tidewater will be reduced practically
10 per cent. Reduction also of cents
per 100 pounds arbitrary to Eastern
terminals.
The run of sockeye salmon has
slackened off to nearly nothing at
WudlcOIl. IL tuC ldSL VI lllo hlAu VI
salmon have put in their appearance
the pack this season will be only about
40 per cent of that of last year.
Richard Taylor of Pasco has learned
that he is one of the three heirs to the
fortune of Mrs. Henry M. Flagler of
Chicago. valued at million dollars.
Mr. Taylor and his two brothers will
receive an annual income of $4,000
each on Standard Oil stock.
What will probably be the biggest
barb wire telephone system in the In
land Empire will be put in operation
soon, if plan now proposed is car
ried out. The intention is to unite all
the barb wire systems running into
Dayton, Huntsville and Waitsburg.
The voters of the state of Washing
ton will not be called upon to select
q new governor, or two members of
the supreme court to succeed the re-
firing justices at the coming cam
paign. The decision was handed down
oy the supreme court in the cases OF
the state ex rel. John c. Murphy and
the state ex rel. w. A. Hagemeyer
against Henry Mcbride, governor.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14
Freak of Ligh N In II.

Coffeen, H.. Aug. 12.-Mrs Frank Neller
of st. Louis. who had stepped into IL
church doorway here during a storm, was
rendered unconscious by a bolt that
wrecked the spire. and went through a
peculiar experience. The shock mel ell
gold watch chain that she wore about
her neck and four gold rings on her hand
the rings running together into one piece
She recovered fully after being uncon-
scious an hour.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14

Her Mother--You told him you
would have to have two days in which
to make up your mind.
Edith (petulantly)-Yes. couldn't
believe q man was much in love who,
when We were watching out the old
year, couldn't get up the nerve to pro-
pose until IL: 80 O'Clock Brooklyr
Eagle.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14
General Herrera Defeated.

Washington. Aug 1.-THE Colombian
delegation has received a dispatch from
the governor of Panama stating that the
government troops under General Beru
had been unsuccessfully attacked at Aqua
Dulce by rebels. who were repulsed with
great slaughter.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14

Oregon City. Ore. Aug. 11.-One thou
sand acres of timber and farm land are
on fire rs miles from this city. Great
damage is being done to timber and
grain. The odor of burning wheat Is no.
ticeable here. and the atmosphere is heavy
with smoke
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14

Seattle. Wash. Aug. u.-Charles e.
Burrows, Jr.. superintendent OF the Wal
la WaIla Gas & Electric company. fell
of George l.. Piper's yacht. the Henriet-
ia. some time last Friday night. just OFF
Alki point. opposite the city. and was
drowned
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14
MONTANA IrE Ms.

81, 'chiaylng on the Flathead county
ur' mousse has commenced.
,nsnoppers are destroying the
IN several Rosebud communities,
me labor unions of Helena have de-
far 70 put up q local ticket this
helena Independent, the Oldest
daily in Montana, has been
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14

Washington. Aug. 12.-Minister Bowen
has cabled the state department from
Caracas, Venezuela, that the revolution
lists have cut the cable at Barcelona
He says the cable was cut Immediately
after the receipt of a message stating thar
the revolutionists were entering the city.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14

The heart within to resist evil is better
than a fence without.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14

When man is his own god he is other
peoples devil.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-14

Actions speak louder than words
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
SAY THEY GAMBLED.
Seven Prominent Citizens Indicted
at Portland.

Portland, Or. Dec. 16.-Sevea prom.
jnent citizens of Portland, including a
councilman, were indicted in the state
court on charge of gambling, the in
formations having been filed by District
Attorney George f. Chamberlain. the
evidence coming from Municipal Judge
Hogue and B. b. Beekman. a we'll
known attorney, who recently made a
tour OF the gambling houses, and then
allowed themselves to he interviewed.
Those indicted are: Fred T. Merrill,
city councilman; Thomas McDevitt, ex-
clerk of the police court; DR.. Eliza d.
johnson, physician; George Streeter, a
young politician, who received the Re-
publican nomination for city treasurer
Peter Grant and Tom Williams, pro-
prietor OF gambling houses; Panl
Deadly, son OF former federal Judge,
and T. DeBoest, dealer.
All the men except Merrill, now in
the East, have been arrested, and were
released on their own recognizance.
Mr.. Chamberlain declares that the
cases will be prosecuted vigorously.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
HOW 1T is DONE.
Com missioner Hermann Tells OF
Timber Land Frauds.

Spokane, Dec. 12.-An official expose
of the fraudulent methods pursued by
timber and mill operators IN Oregon
and Washington is contained in a let
ter just issued by Secretary Hitchcock,
of the interior department, and Land
Commissioner Hermann. The letter in
part reads: -.
"The department has been advised
that the methods of procedure pursued
in many cases by corporations, indi-
viduals, or associations in whose inter.
ests timber and stone entries are made
in the Pacific coast states is in sub
stance as follows: A number of loca-
tors form company; one becomes 60
licitor, another is cruiser, while anoth-
er masquerades in the guise of CAPT.
talist and tells in confidential manner
that he represents an Eastern mill con-
Germ The solicitor and the capitalist
travel together, but their social diver
gence precludes the propriety of their
being seen much together in company.
The mill operators give the glad hand
to the solicitors and recommend them
to their friends and employees Glow
ing stories are told of quick fortunes in
Oregon and Washington timber lands,
and stampede ensues.
CARVED in the timber district they
are shown belt of timber and told
that the whole country is like it, and
that when they have seen one quarter
section they have seen thousand.
Without going within miles of any va.
cant land they are bundled off to the
nearest officer, who railroads their
sworn statements through his shop,
the description indicating such lands
as his clients, the mill operators, have
carefully cruised and know to be desir-
able. When the time comes for final
proof proposition is made by the cap
italist to loan the necessary money
provided power of attorney is given
to sell the lands, and after paying all
the expenses to divide the net proceeds
between the entryman and himself.
This is not as was first understood when
these parties first met, and the entry
man may, and frequently does, demur.
Very we'll, he is told, he can readver-
tise and have sixty days more in which
to secure the money from some other
source. This involves more expense,
but he does it. At the end of the time.
having failed to get the money, he
comes to the terms of the capitalist and
signs the necessary papers rather than
lose his right to enter lands.
"There is no public record of this
transaction, and as no one not invested
with judicial authority can compel the
attendance of witnesses, the government
IS unable to act in these matters"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
WILL TAKEAN APPEAL,
Supreme Court to Hear Second Glass
Mail Case.

Washington, Dec. 15.- Postmaster
General Payne has announced that the
cases of the official guide of the rail-
ways and the monthly railway list,
which have been decided adversely to
the postoffice department by the court
of appeals of the District of Columbia,
will be appealed to the supreme court
OF the United States.
The question in each case is the right
of publications to pass in the mails at
the subsidized second-class rate. The
department holds that under the law
the.- are subject to a third-class rate.
The postmaster general also stated that
there would be no change in the policy
OF the department to correct, as far as
existing law will permit, the abuses OF
the favored class postage rate.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
STIPULATION NOT LIKED.
Root May Reject Bid of Boston Com
pany.

Root May REJECT blO Oh Boston COm.
pany.
Seattle, Dec. ia special to the
Post Intelligencer from Washington
says:
The members of the Washington
delegation did not call on Secretary
Root according to appointment to dis
cuss the army transportation question
and the bid of the Boston Steamship
Company. The reason given was that
there was cabinet meeting. Secretary
Root intimated to Representative Jones
strongly that he would reject the Seat
tie bid on account of the stipulation
that three fourths of the business
should be done through that port. The
secretary said that it would involve the
building of extensive accommodations
for soldiers at Seattle. Representative
Cushman called on the president dur
ing the day in regard to the transport
matter, but the president is leaving
the subject entirely in the hands OF
Secretary Root. Senator Perkins and
the members of the California delega-
ton are openly boasting that they have
Seattle beaten.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
BOMBARDED FORT
PUERTO CABELLO FORTFlCAT1ONS
DEMOLISHED.
Both British and German Warships
Take Part-.-ActiOn Appears to
Have Been Hasty...Few Moments
Delay Would Have Made 1t I'm
necessary.

Puerto CaDellO, Dec. 10 -Iho British
cruiser Chraybdis and the German
cruiser Vineta bombarded the fortress
here at s o'clock and quickly silenced
it. The bombardment lasted for As
minutes. The fortress is composed OF
Fort Solano and the Castle Libertador.
After the firing ceased, the Charybdis
sent marines to occupy the castle. The
fortress was almost demolished. 1t is
probable that only few persons we're
injured by the Smelling. The COM
mander of Castle Libertador has been
taken prisoner. The cruisers are still
here.
At O'Clock IN the morning the
Charybdis and the Vineto arrived here,
searching for Vent zuela gunboats. The
two cruisers sent their boats into the
inner port, but finding no gunboats, the
boats returned. The captain of the
British merchantmen Topaz, which was
seized by the mob last Wednesday,
then visited the British commodore on
board the Charybdis and lodged pro-
test against the violation of his ship.
The British captain returned an hour
later with detachment of so marines,
who took charge of the Topaz. The
populace was greatly excited at this in
cident, and raised the cry "To arm e."
but there was no disorder.
Demands Satisfaction.
The British commodore then sent a
message to the authorities at Puerto
Cabello, demanding immediate salts
faction for the action of the mob in
having hauled down the British flag
from the custom house, saying if this
satisfaction was not forthcoming in two
hours, at o'clock the fortress and the
custom house would be bombarded.
On the receipt of this demand the au-
thorities sent message to President
Castro asking for instructions.
A committee of the merchants of
Puerto Cabello then approached the
American consul here, petitioning him
to intervene. The consul accepted
this mission, but he could obtain no
alteration in the decision of the allies.
At a quarter before o'clock re-
ply was received from President Cas-
tro, who authorized the chief official
here to give the British commodore
ample satisfaction. Before this answer
could be communicated to the American
coneul, the hour stipulated for the re-
ply arrived. The cruisers Immediately
opened fire on the fortress. The fire
was returned from Fort Solano and Cas-
tie Libertador, but the Venezuelan guns
were soon silenced. While the firing
continued there was intense excitement
in this port. Every house in town was
closed.
The people of Puerto Cabello cannot
account for this precipitate action on
+ the part OF the allies, which they con-
slider to be proof that Great Britain
and Germany intend forcing war upon
Venezuela.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
BATTLE OF BLOODY GULCH.
One Of the Principals Forgot to Uss
His Revolver at the Cue.

His Revolver at the Cue.
Every hear of the battle Of Bloody
Gulch? Well, that is Il story they tell
officials" started out one of the men
at the Metropolitan Club the othe,
night.
This man Is chief of bureau in one
of the departments. He Is a six-footer
and weighs about 22O. One day there
appeared in his office little fellow
making up in energy and pernicious ac-
tivity what he lacked in size-and that
was a good deal. He had some official
business before our adipOse friend.
and, as things We're not going quite
his way. he began to 'cuss out the Off
cial. He was more or less promptly
put out. but as he made his forced and
hasty exit he threatenen or promised
our friend that he would settle the
matter at 4 o'clock.
"Our official left his office by side
door at about $3.50. going straightway to
purchase revolver. Putting this in
his overcoat pocket. he started back for
office, and near the door met the young
whipper-snapper, who Immediately
started to abuse him another chapter
He had really one made half start
when our official, who had his hand on
the gun in his OvercOat. hauled Oh,
struck the youngster In the jaw, and
knocked him down and out.
"As the official started Off with some
Of his friends who had rushed to the
scene Of the encounter, he suddenly
stopped and exclaimed: My gum for.
got all about it. Although l had my
hand on 1t and had sworn that would
shoot that fellow If he started his
abuse again, l was so Internally mad
Mt him that when the time came took
my hand out of the same pocket and
knocked the man down when had in.
tended to shoot him.
such is the true story of the famous
battle of Bloody Gulch,' as told Of a
well-known man Of this city, whose
Southern blood promptly responded to
the insults of youngster. who had
counted once too often on the protec-
tion afforded him by his size, or lack of
size, to be more accurate. Washing
ton Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
WILL INCREASE TAXES.
Michigan Railroad and Express
Companies Under New System.

Michigan Railroad and Express
Companies Under New System.
Lansing, Mich, Dec. l5.-Railroad
and express companies which have
heretofore paid specific tax in Michi-
gan, will next year pay under the ad
valorem system. The assessment of
these properties was made public by
the state tax commission. The aggre-
gate assessment of the railroads in the
state is $20S, 2l2, 800. The commission
determined the average rate of taxation
in the state to be $l3 SO per 81 900 of
assessed valuation. The railroads will
therefore next year pay this state
$3.50, 23l in taxes. This is an in
crease of $l,366,324 over the amount
paid this wear. This computation does
not include the property OF II small
lines concerning which the commission
has been unable to obtain desired in
formation. These companies will, it is
expected, increase the total assessment
by about $500, 900.
The commission makes the aggregate
assessment of express companies 3d.
100000, and their tax will aggregate
$31 ,62S, or $ll, 450 more than last
year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Snyder Gets Five Years.

st. Louis, Dec. 16.-Judge Ryan
overruled the motion for new trial
filed by attorneys for Robert NJ. Snyder,
the banker and promoter of New York
and Kansas City, convicted of bribery
and sentenced to five years in the peni-
Tertiary. Motion for arrest OF judy
ment was filed and overruled. Snyder
was then formally sentenced to serve
five years in the Missouri penitentiary.
Snyder's attorneys gave notice of an APP
peal to the supreme court. Snyder is
at liberty on bonds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Declines Japanese Ministry.

Washington, Dec. l5-Secretary Hay
has receird cabegram from John Bar
rett, dated at Calcutta, stating that he
regarded il his duty to continue his
connection with the St. Louis exposi-
ton. and therefore declining the Jap
anese mission which had been rendered
him. 1t is understood that Lloyd Girls
com, Jr., now minister to Persia, who
was charge d'affaires al Constantinople,
and in that capacity did much to effect
a settlement of the American claims,
will be the successor of the late Minis
ter Buck
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
FIFTY MILLIONS.
That Sum Raised in New York to
Ease Market.

New York, Dec. 16.-A number of
banks in. this city and J. p. Morgan &
Company have formed pool of $780,
900, 900 to lend in the money market
in the event of actual emergency.
The pool was organized by George f.
Baker, of the First National bank, the
Chase National Bank, the National
Bank of Commerce, the Hanover Ma
tional Bank, the Fourth National Bank
and the Western National Bank have
pledged themselves for s., 900, 900 each
and others for less amounts.
This measure is really a protective
one and it is not apprehended that any
of the money will be actually needed.
1t will be put out, however, should the
occasion arise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Calls Ii Chicken Cholera.

San Francisco, Dee. 15.-The Call
says that DR.. A. II. Glennon, the ac-
credited representatie of the Uni,ed
States government, is preparing II re-
port to Surgeon General Wyman, of the
marine hospital service at Washington,
to the effect that there has never been
bubonic plague in California. Dr. Glen
non Is report will go further and declare
positively that after II thorough and ex-
hanstive investigation the bacillus
supposed to be of the plague is that OF
chicken cholera, n comparatively harm
less disease.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
MRS GRANT DEAD
WIFE OF GREAT GENERAL RAISES
AWAY.
Death Occurred at Her Home In
Washington and Was Caused by
Valvular Disease Of the Heart,
Heart, From Which She Has Long
Suffered.

Washington, Dec. l5.-Mrs. Ulysses
s. Grant died at her residence in this
city at IL o'clock last night. Death
was due to heart disease, Mrs. Grant
having suffered for years from valvular
disease of the heart which was aggra-
waited by a severe attack OF bronchitis.
Her age prevented her rallying from
the attacks. Her daughter, Nellie
Grant Sartoris, was the only one OF her
children with her at the time Of her
death, her three sons, who had been
summoned here, all being out OF the
city.
Mrs. Grant, whose maiden name was
Julia Dent, was born in st. Louis in
1926 and was the daughter of Frederick
and Ellen Wrenshaw Dent. She was
married to the general, then Capt.
Grant, in lS4s. During the Civil war
Mrs. Grant was with the general much
of the time and remained as near as
possible to him when he was campaign
ing. She saw her husband twice in
augurated as president and accompan-
led him ON his journey around the
world.
As mistress of the White House she
gave literally to all the charitable in
situations of the city. Four children
were born to Gen. and Mrs. Grant,
three sons and one daughter, all OF
whom are living. Miss Nellie, the
daughter, who became the wife of Alger-
non Sartoris in 1884, has lived in
Washington with her mother for sever
al years. Frederick Dent Grant, the
Oldest son, is in the army, and two
other sons, Jesse and Ulysses Sherman,
live at San Diego, Cal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Coal on the Yukon.

Skagway, Dec. l6.-The coal mines
at Forty-Mile are shipping 10000 tons
to Dawson. This output settles the
question of fuel supply on the Yukon.
Last week the thermometer registered "a
below zero at Zelwin, on the Yukon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
NO GAMBLING THERE.
Policemen Stationed at Principal
Portland ClubrOOms.

Portland, Dec. l5.-Not n gambling
device has been operated IN public in
the city for the past two days. Chief
of Police MCLAUGHLIN stationed police
man at each of the six principal gamb-
ling houses of the city with strict orders
to see that no play is allowed. This
means that Portland is to be closed
town, in fact, and that no games will
be run behind barred doors. Not Il
gambler was able to pursue his voca-
ton unless he retired to some private
room
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
For Holding I'm Stage.

Ashland, Or, Dec. 15.-Frank Mill
er, aged IL, of Spokane, and William
Kirkland, aged Is, were arrested here
on charge of holding up stage near
Grants Pass Friday. They were riding
the blind baggage OF the south bound
Southern Pacific train when arrested.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
To Save CeaI.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 15.-The city
hall and the auditorium are being sup
pile with cots and tree lodging will be
furnished families who have no fuel.
The plan is on foot to have churches
hold union services to save coal.