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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
CONTRAD|CTED BY ALL
Investigation Resumed of
Christmas Statements
IN HOUSE COMMITTEE
DENIALS BY ABNER MCKINLEY,
SENATOR LODGE AND OTHERS.
Testimony of Carl Fischer Hansen Re-
garding Work for Sale of
Danish West Indies.
IN HOUSE COMMITTEE

The investigation of charges in connec-
tion with the Danish West Indies negotia-
tions was resumed today by the House spe-
cial committee having it in charge. Among
those present when the hearing began We're
Abner Mckinley, Col w. C. Brown, Carl
Fischer Hansen and Representative Gard
ne of Nax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Ideal in Every Respect.

At the SAINT time. the occupation Of pub
lie space set apart by Washington to give
dignity and beauty to the Capitol viii be
restored to public uses, and that great
thoroughfare, Massachusetts, avenue. which
under present legislation would be disfls-
ured by the construction of a railroad via
duct, will be left free and open. Every
question relating to beauty. dignity ard
convenience has been carefully studied.
and while the initial expense of q union
station is large, at the same ksIne the SOS
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
ARKANSAS DEMOCRATS.
Declare tOr Former Governor CLARK for United
States Senator.

Little Rock. Ark. June 1.-THE
feature OF the Democratic state conven-
zion was the ovation To Former Govern
or James 7. Clark. who wa. declared
by the convention To be the Democratic
nominee for United States senator to
succeed Senator James X. Jones. The
friends OF Senator Jones opposed the
resolution. but it was adopted by vote
OF 40 10 -. and the formal declaration
was then given on the basis of the vote
III the Democratic primary elections OF
March 30 last. making Clark the nomi-
nee for senator. Governor jefferson
Davis was unanimously renominated.
The platform declares the Kansas
City platform 10 be the declaration of
principles OF the Democratic party on
national questions. and denounces
trusts
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
NOT tIBEIOUS.
Truth Of an Article Complete Defense Asains.
Charge OF Libel.

Spokane. June l2-Truth OF publi-
cation i a complete defense against
a charge OF libel. according 10 a deci-
sion just rendered in the superior court
by Judge Prather. This decision was a
reversal OF himself by the Judge. The
case on trial WAS that OF Fred Leg
norm .iin-t--,L ".
Publishing company, in which the de-
PENDANT asked for $40 900 damages.
The paper had published statement
in regard 10 Ieghorn. accusing him oi
while assistant postmaster. appropriate
ing to his own Use 500 from special
fund which had been deposited By the
paper as surety for the payment OF post
age. The article contained one or two
minor mistakes, and a correction. writ
ten by the attorneys for the paper. was
published three consecutive times in
accordance with the law. This correc-
tion was what Leghorn sued on. claim
ing that it had been publ>i,hed not a,
correction. but maliciously. When
the case cameto trial Leehorn admitted
the truth Of the statement that he had
taken the money.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
REVENUE DISTRICT DIVIDED.
Washington and Alaska Will Constitute One
WaIia Malla Man Collector.

Washington. June l2.-The revenue
district comprising Washington. Ore
gon, Idaho and Alaska, by an order is
sued by President Roosevelt, has been
divided, Washington and Alaska consti-
tutng one Of the new districts. and y.
B. Croker Of Walla Walla has been ap-
pointed collector.
Croker was recommended by Sen
ator Foster and his action means the
withdrawal OF Fosters OPPOSITION 70
the confirmation OF Clarence Ide as coll
lector OF customs. The new office ear
ries with it a salary OF 81, 900 year.
and the order will take effect July |,
Washington. June l3,-Thp SENATE
in executive session, CONFIRMED the
nomination If Clarence ", l,le. to be
collector OF customs for the district OF
Puget Sound, and that Of Benjamin d.
Croker % be collector OF internal reve-
nue. Tor the new district OF Washington
and Alaska.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
Seattle Markets.

The following prices are being offered
70 the producer by the local dealers for
delivery in round lots on the dock and in
the car at Seattle:
Grain Oats, $os@2S.50; barley. $22
22.5O; wheat, chicken feed, s22@22.5O !;
bran, SIS; shorts, 81.
Hay-Puget Sound, $l1@l2: Eastern
Washington timothy, new, $ls@ls.5O;
alfalfa, sl1 per ton.
Eggs-Strictly fresh ranch, lS@lS4c.
Butter-Fresh ranch, 13@16c; cream.
cry, Csc.
Poultry Live hens, l31ac; old -oost-
ers, S@9c: ducks, &c., spring chickens,
1Sc per ID; $4@4.5O per dozen; geese,
8@10c.
Live Stock-Choice beef cattle, cows,
31a@4c; steers, AZ @51ac; choice sheep,
4@41ac; hogs, live. 6H@64c calves,
5@7c; spring lamb, sc.
Hides, Pelts and Wool Heavy and
,alted steers, over so lbs, Sc: medium,
sound, per h. TIC; light, sound, under
so pounds, &c; cows, sound, all weights,
7c; stays, bulls and oxen, &c; sailed
kips, &c; calves, per h, Sc: green
hides, lie less than salted dry hides, per
y, 13c; dry "ulls, one-third less: sum-
ner deer, per b, 20@25c; winter deer
Try, 14@20c; papery deer, l2@i6c; dry
Dix, s@lOc; greeu elk, 4@5c; sheep pelts,
25c@$l; sbearlings, l5@40c: Eastern
Washington wool, 1880; Western Wash.
lngton wool, lSc; dirty or timber stain
I'd, l0@1lc: taiiow, 2z@43fc: grease
lK@2c.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
SEEKING INFORMATION.
Governe, Mcbride Wants to Know About Cali.
fornia Railroad Commission.

san Francisco. June l3.-The MEM
hers OF the California board OF railroad
commissioners have been called upon
to answer a number OF leading ques-
tons. Henry Mcbride. governor OF the
state OF Washington, is in quest OF in
formation bearing on the effectiveness
OF the railroad commission OF Califor-
mia. and on the important question OF
whether its existence is justified by the
result it has accomplished In a letter
to the governor OF California he says
that the question OF the advisability OF
esta blishing a regulative railway COM
mission is being quite generally dis
cussed by the people Of his state, and
he wants to be enlightened on Califor-
MIA : experience with its railroad COM
missioners, and al the regular monthly
meeting of the board the letter of Gov
ernor Mcbride was read.
The commissioners decided that some
OF the questions involved quite a little
research. while others would have to be
answered with care and diplomacy, and
/ it was decided 10 make no hurried com
/ pliance with the request OF the governor
OF Washington. Commissioner Black
( stock and Secretary Sesnon were APP
pointed committee to draft a reply and
I to submit the same to the commission
I at its next meeting. one month hence.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
ISSUE WAR MEDALS.
Naval Heroes viii Soon Have q Chance to Wear
the Junk"

Washington, June Is The navy de-
partment has completed IL compilation
81 the names Of the officers and men
who are ~ be decorated with the West
Indian medal. The lit totals in round
numbers 600 officers and about Is 600
enlisted men Of this number the en-
gsgement at Santiago iay in which the
greatest number NJ vessels took part
makes Bp the largest proportion Adj
miral ~chlev and all the feet officers
and men will get medals. and the fam
ily III Admiral Sampson will lie given
the one intended for the deceased adj
miral. \ great many II these officers
and men will have bars attached to
their medals To show that they were
al-o at Manzanillo. Nipe Bay Or other
points selected bv the board oi award
a. those at which All engagement worthy
oi medals was fought.
The ueritorou- service medal will,go TO
persons who rendered exceptional ser
vice. like Blue. Hob-on and Vain
wright. The list 81 persons 10 whom
thi- medal will h. given j. still under
ov the bard II awards.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
STORM BRINGS HAVOC
Death and Destruction in Wake
Of Cyclone That Visited
Illinois Cities.

Pekin. H.. June Pin terrific
cyclone that swept over this section,
three persons We're killed al the King
ston mines, near here, and TWO fatally
injured. Every house in the path Of
the wind was damaged or destroyed and
many persons slightly injured. Through
the entire path Of the storm all crops
were destroyed,
Peoria, H.. June l2.-Followine a
cyclone which lasted for hat few min
uteS the worst storm experienced here
i'll over fifty wears ragged Tor four hours.
Seven lives are known a. have been
lost and seventeen persons seriously
injured. Untold damage has been done
throughout the path OF the storm.
In all directions the wires are down
AID communication over the -torm-rid-
t,en district is cut off.
Merne, H.; June PA cyclone
wi1msh, havoc through a wide path in
This section, unrootins houses, burvinl
their occupants beneath debris and in
turing everything within il, reach.
Three women were Killed in this
town, two men and one child fatally
injured and score of persons wounded
by t;mber>,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
PRIVATE ENTERPRISE.
C&ple to Hawaii and Manila Will be in Opera
ton This Year

san Francisco, June l3.-The firs7
actual move in the direction OF estal-
lisfE ~ cable communication from san
Francisco IL Honolulu and Manila Ma
made yesterday when the Commercial
Pacific Cable Company asked the sup
ervi~srs tor permission To use the
streets 'i"r a conduit from the proposed
landing at the western end OF Fulton
street the roompanv's office in the Ho-
hart bullding on Market street. near
Montgosnerw. The petition asserts that
IL Il the intention OF the promoters 10
lay and operate Il submarine cable be-
tween san Francisco. Honolulu and
Manila, and tlhat the enterprise will lie
ready for operation during the month
of November. In this wear.
Work ON the project has already be-
gun. II Is declared. and the laying of
cable Viii begin xitllin 80 days.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
LEWIS INJURED.
Former Congressman From Washington in
Serious c ,ndition

Chicago. June l2.-Iames Hamil-
ton Lewis. forner congressman from
Washington. lies in Il precariouS condi-
ZION III apartments at the Auditorium
Annex. the result of injuries suffered
during the recent strike riots. On the
day the most serious trouble between
the mob> and non-union hacking house
reamsterS occurred Mr.. Lewis watched
the riot from beneath the elevated rail-
road AZ Van Buren, street and Fifth
avenue. The police charged into the
crowd and a horse became frightened.
nearby, charging among the spectators.
Mr.. Lewis was Knocked down by blow
on the chest. then trampled on by the
horse. Friends called cab and sent
him 10 the hotel before the police got
report ci his injuries.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
SUSTAIN HEAVY LOSS.
Alabama Town Consumed by Flre-Appeals
for Hsp and Food

Opelika. Ala. June l3.-Alexander
City. place OF 800 inhabitants. was
wiped away by rfe. the loss reaching
at least $3.50 ,00o and the insurance
will not begin t' cover it. The fire
originated in sunirv and machine
works. \ light Vnd was blowing and
the fire spread iron building to build
ing until the enti, town was ablaze.
The place had no water works and all
the terror strickepeople could do was
to save what belonings they could and
then flee from tn awful heat. The
station OF the Ce1ral Georgia rail-
way was burned VIII all its contents.
The railroad has eabliShed its tele-
graph line under a zee and appeals for
help and food are gcg out.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
FOR RECIPROCITY
PRESIDENT SENDS ANOTHER MES
SAGE TO CONGRESS
ussias the Necessity for Immediate Action.
We Have Helped Her to Gain independence
and Should Continue to Help Her Until
She Is Able to Stand Alone-..Reosnt Dis.
closures Ignored.

/ Washington. june II. - President
Roosevelt sent Il special message 10 con-
gres> reiterating his former rccommend-
ations Tor the passage of a law creating
reciprocity with Cuba and presenting
additional arguments thereon. The
message contains no reference to the re-
cent disclosures regarding the apprO-
priation by Gen. Wool Of Cuban funds
for the circulation of reciprocity litcra-
ture
Alter quoting extracts from hi- first
message urging reciprocity. the pre-i-
dent SAYS: II have received by cable
from the American minister in Cuba.
most earnest appeal from President
Palma for legislative relief before il j.
too late, and Cuba financially ruined. "
The message then goes on 10 say that
the United States l. deeply concerned
with getting friendly reciprocal ar
rangement with Cuba. thi- arrange
ment t. apply To all articles that Cuba
grows or produces. In the president
Judgment. no American interest would
he hurt and many would he benefited
by the proposed action. He declared
that it was 10 our advantage a. nation
that the growing Cuban markets should
be controlled by American producers,
In closing he said:
I'VE are d wealthy and powerful Ia
ton
Cuba Is young republic. still weak,
who owes her birth 10 the United
States, whose whole future. whose very
life must depend on our attitude toward |
her. | ask that we help her a. she /
struggles along the painful and difficult
road Of self-governing independence !
| ask this aid for her because she j. (
weak, because she needs it, and because ,
we have already aided her. | ask that ,
the Cubans be given all possible chance /
To use 10 the best advantage that free
dom Of which Americans have such a
right to be proud and for which 80 MANY |
lives have been sacrificed. D."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
CLOSING CHAPTER.
Eleven Thousand Boers Surrendered-leadsr,
Bitter Against Europe.

Pretoria. June BIN all IL, 225
Beers have surrendered no 10 date.
Many are Youngsters OF ! wears old
and upwards The majority are under
80, though some are septuagenarians
Advices from all the districts say that
the burghers are increasingly frSendly.
The only bitterness observable among
the leading Beers here is against France
and Germany. They declare the war
was protracted unnecessarily owing To
hopes held out by the French and Ger
man press, Some 81 the Beers are 50
incensed that tlrev have expressed the
hope that some day they will fight on
the side OF the British against one OF
these powerS.
The Anticipated friction between the
surrendered Beers and their former
comrades OF the Natal scouts has not
materialized 70 any extent.
The Beers admit they received am
munition through Portuguese territory
:, Gen. he Wet saws the Youngsters
were hiS best fighters and frequently
held positions after the older burgher-
had cleared ont
The Beers ii the Orange River Col
ony. are handing in only small per
centage OF their ammunition. They
explain that they used more of it in
hunting game since the peace agree
ment was signed.
Addressing the surrendered Beers at
kronstardt, Orange River Colony, Gen
| Elliott said the only wish OF King Ed
ward, his government and the British
people was to help the burghers and
get them back on their farms a. soon
as possible. The king, the general
added, had telegraphed eongratulation.
to the hlirrhers on the good stand they
had made This was greeted with lusty
cheers iorithe king and for Lord kitch-
/ ener,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
INCREASE THE RATES
Eastern Railroads Raise Transpor.
tation Charges on West.
ern Lumber.

Seattle. June onfirmatorv ad-
vices have been received here OF the in
crease on lumber which was made By
the Eastern connections last week
The Scent lumber rate recently es-
tablshed between st. Paul. Chicago
and way points is no more. 4 meeting
Of the representatives OF the big Eastern
roads was held in Chicago last Friday
and the rate restored 10 l3 cents. this
time apparently for good The new
rate will 60 into effect within the next
ten days.
Furthermore. the Eastern local on all
cedar lumber. which hitherto had rest
ed at ten cents. was raised to 10 cents
which is the highest rate in the history
OF Gear lumber
According To information. the roads
have agreed to stick al this figure. stop
ping for a time at least the Juggling Of
rates that has been going on so extern
sively OF late. Every advance in rates
between Chicago and st. Paul, makes
it Just so much harder for Western
mills to compete with the Eastern pro-
duct. What the outcome will be on
cedar shipments is unknown. The
present rate IS the highest ever i'm
posed and local shipper. have nothing
beyond the word OF Eastern magnates
Of the possibility OF its going higher.
The reason for the adrance OF rates Is
that the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 81
Paul, the Wisconsin Central and other
lines; get more money for short hauls
over their Individual roads than they
do for longer hauis In conjunction with
Western traffic. The rate is higher
than when they are compelled u split
the pr1,cresi- with two or more lines.
There II still large quantity Of timber
in both Wisconsin ard Minnesota,
which is reached directly by the East
ern lines and they Will handle il exclu-
-ive OF the Westeta1 product if il j. pos
-ible for them t" do So
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
MILITIA CONTROL
STaIgE FORCES PATROL STREETS
OF PAWTCCKET-
Mob Goo~ers Street Car With Missiles and
Gssputies Fire Into the Crowd Wound.
nc Boy-One 0ftiess Arrested Tor the
Dsad-Dozen Injured ia Riots-s,sarIy
Thousand Mitiamsn on Dutv.

PawuiGket, r. l.. June l3--F,avo-
nets.in tae hands OF soldiers ordered
ont by th,e.aovernor III the state t. SIP
press rintaus disturbances. glistened in
the street. nj Pawtucket today.
The astonishing increase in the num-
Der Of lawk.-e acts, directed against tise
United Tr-rtion Company. whose union
men have seen on strike since June >.
and the inaSsilitv nj the limited voice
force and deputy >heriffs to suppress
rioting. induced Coy. Kimball 10 call
out the militia.
Numerous -.ep>- OF disorder occurred
curing the day. Ard more than q score
~ people We're injured. one fatally.
In the presence al about II 600 per
sous and the militia Adjt Gen. Sack
EFT read the riot act The city was
taken possession oi hv the militia. A
provisional regiment Wa formed. COM
posed OF companies from the First and
Second regiments. with the First bat
TALON III cavalry. In the afternoon.
orders were issued calling ont the third
division Of the naval reserves and ths
machine gun battery.
The most serious disturbance was at
the city line. \ car was started from
Pa~fucket avenue car house. on which
We're IA score d deputy >heriffs. AT
Pawt,aket and East avenue big crowd
was in waiting. and il was prepared 10
give she Deputies a .marm reception.
Major Maynard had the First battalion
OF cavalry 4. guard u the ears. the
troops being divided by piatoons in the
front and rear. The deputy -herfts
were ordered Ia keep their revolvers in
their pockets by Maj. Maynard. who
said that ii there was t. be any shoot
ing the militia would do il.
The crowd was asked L. disperse. bur
and threw MISSILES at the ear. /!
When the turmoil was AT its height |
fully a dozen shots Were fired from the |
car through drawn curtains. One bull |
let lodged in the neck OF Nenner Peter
son. aged II. a deputy was arrested |
later for the deed Seven hundred and I
fifty militia are now on duty in the |
city
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
WASHINGTON STATE NEWS.

The commencement eXercf-e- 81 the
/ Whatcom Ssste Normal School wert
/ held in the Auditorium. which wa
beautifully clamrated for the occasion in
| the Normal niiors OF dark lelue and
white and the edor> OF the araduating
class. old rose and black. I
/ Executive mmissioner Elmer F.
tIohnston. OF tie state -. LouH expo>i-
{tidn. has returned 10 Everett from 4
Wisit 10 ST Lolli, a. secure advaEageou,
freight rates for Washington AMI space
/ far her exhibits He claims th1. rate,
Will be most satisfactory u this state
! The opera holl-e a steam laundry
ana one residence were destroyed by
/ fire at Blaine
! Repert g. Pearson will captain the
University OF WASHINGTON track team
during the season OF la13
The hod carriers strike at Whatcall
has practically ended. IT, stone ma-on>
and briaSlayers having Fia-cinded their
sympathetic action. /
Erastu- .Brainerd. who ms represent
ed the interests OF Seattle IN Washing
ton. d, C., TOR the past Eew months.
Mrade an extensive report IL Tile Seattle
Chamber Of Commerce on nv mission
The past ie~ days OF brigir. warm
weather have da.le much for tn grain
all over the WsiLa Walla valley. and
from all parts conss reports Of excellent
condition in wheat and barley.
The senate has agreaed TO an ame,s1-
ment 10 the naval appropriations bill,
proposed by Senator Hale. increasing
the appropriat ion for the pnrchase OF adj
ditional land at Puget Sound navy
yard from $1,000 10 81 .0oo. or 80 much
thereof as may be necessary. 3
Memorial service. which the Wood
men OF the World hold yearly. in honor
OF their dead. took place sunday in
Seattle.
Judge Hsnford has ordered that no.
iice be given that sll persons claiming
damages 81 s. result OF the steamer is
lander disaster OF last April .ppear and
make proof OF such damages before
United States Commissioner A. c. Bow
man. at Seattle. on or before 10 o'clock
OF September IS.
The fruit crop in Whitman county
promises to be record breaker this
year.
The third annual reunion OF the &.
A. R. will be held at Vancouver from
June l6 10 90, inclusive.
The Tyler oldendale railroad will
be completed by Sept. ! according to
present indications.
The navy department has been
officially notified that the keel OF the
battleship Nebraska will be laid in
Seattle on July 4.
The annual synod OF ministers OF the
Lutheran churches OF Washington.
Idaho an Oregon closed week : ses-
sion at Walla Walla. X. F. Crosskupp
OF Spokane was elected president. |
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
C0Nv|CTS At LARGE
Merrill and Tracy Break Through
Gordon Of Deputies and
Militia and Escape.

+ Portland, June l3-The populace
Of three counties j. aroused to the high
ct pitch over the daring outbreak for
liberty Of Harry Tracy and David Mer-
rill, the conyict- who escaped from the
Oregon penitentiary Monday. after
shooting 10 death three prison guards.
They have been hunted with blood
hounds for four days by posse Of near
~ 200 armed men: they have been shot
AT a dozen times. and they are still at
large. They daring deed. have terror
lied the inhabitants Of the country
through which they have passed. and
every demand Of the outlaws il COM
piled with by the terror->tricken farm
err. They have eaten AZ least two
meals a day since their fight began.
and upon entering farm house they
boldly announce that they are the fugi-
tive convicts.
The iugitives Were surrounded in
stretch Of woods. and Sheriff Durbin.
leader OF the posse. believed that there
was no chance OF escape. the pickets
being only $50 yards apart.
At , a. m. Charles Tub. one 81 the
guards, decided to move back To- a more
commanding position 50 wards away.
He had scarcely taken up ii> new posi-
ton when one cf the conyict- climbed
over tie fence a, the exact spot Tub
had left. Tub was armed with shot
gun loaded with buckshot. He fired al
sL. 4.n'l-N ins.r times without effect.
While this was happening the other
81 TFa.f a..gt
point 100 yards or more away. The
de>reradoes went on their way together.
unmole>tei for hours.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-16
PhiladelphFin.

Philadelphia, Ju, l3.-Fire de-
-troved a four story lex structure at
Second and oxford SETS, and resulted
in severe injuries II dozen persons.
The John Moffet sol, opposite the
place, was damagedthree dwelling
houses adjoining weidestroyed, and
nine others were shIly damaged
The rapid spread 81 thames gave rise
to rumors that a muir OF employees
had met death in thairning factory.
but those reports pr+d to lac erron-
eous. Loss $3.50. 00ol