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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
THE DANISH DEAL
co N0RESSIONAL INVESTIGATION
OPENS AT WASHINGTON
With NeiIs Gron. Who Brought the Report Of
Captain Christmas From Denmark. on
the Stand-Says He KNEW Of No Senator
or Representative Who Had Been Ap.
preached Improperly.

Washington, D. c., April 2.-The COM
mittee appointed to investigate the
charges OF bribery of congressman in con-
nection with the sale of the Danish West
Indies began taking testimony yesterday
morning. The first witness was Neils
Gron, who brought the alleged transla-
tiOns of Captain Christmas report to
Chairman Richardson.
GrOn said the members of the Danish
parliament read to him the secret report
and that he came to the United States in
the interests of the persons who were OPP.
posed to the sale of the islands. He said
it was his intention to bring the matter
before President Roosevelt to the end
that the appropriation required to con-
summate the sale could be stopped.
The papers were taken to Secretary Hay,
who sent them back with word that the
state department could take no action.
The administration having refused to
take the matter up Gron said he was
compelled to give his story to the news
papers. He explained that he requested
Richardson to place the matter before
the house.
AS matter OF factit now appears that
Christmas il the only witness who could
throw light on the transactions he names.
Senators and congressman here on both
sides of the political fence are inclined
to regard the whole subject as joke; but
the investigation will continue and will
be thorough.
Mr.. Gron explained how the Danish
parties opposing the sale of the islands
had persuaded1him te come to Washing
ton and place the Christmas report be-
fore congress and the public, so that the
facts would be known. He told of hav-
ing secured a note of introduction to
Gen. Grosvenor, of Ohio; of arranging
to meet the latter in Washington, his
purpose being, he said, to carry out as
surances given at Copenhagen that he
would place the matter before influential
men and thus bringi it to the attention OF
congress and the public.
In reply to specific questions he said
he knew of no senator or representative
who had been bribed, or whom any one
had attempted to bride. At the state
department he had only personally seen
Mr.. Kasson. Mr.. Gron was then excused.
Chairman Dalzell announced that he
had summoned Abner Mckinley, Col.
Brown and Fisher Hansen, and that they
would appear on Thursday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
n G IL a9fseapSSo,.
The Baby's Nurse.

YES" said Mr.. Hitler as he careful
~ dug around my pansy bed; "oh,
yes'm, I've seen elephants in India
many time. l was stationed at one
point with the English army, you know,
where | saw one who used to take care
of the children"
Take care of the children! How
could 1t be? What do you mean?'
"Well, he did, ma'am. 1t was Won
derful what that elephant knew. The
first time made his acquaintance he
gave me blow that had reason to
remember. was on duty in the yard,
and the colonel's little child was play
ing about; and she kept running too
near. l thought. to the elephants feet.
l was afraid he would put his great
clumsy feet on her by mistake, so l
made up my mind to carry her to a
safer place. ! stopped to pick her up,
and the next thing knew had had a
knock which sent me fiat on theground
That elephant had hit me with his
trunk. One Of the servants came along
just then and helped me up. and when
| told him about it, said he: Il Won
der the old fellow didn't kill you. II
Isn't safe for anybody to interfere with
that baby when he has it in his charge.
| have you to know that he is that
baby's nurse
well. l thought he was just saying
1t for sport; but, sure enough, after a
while the nurse came out with the child
fast asleep in her arms, and what did
she do but lay it in the elephants
trunk. as though it had been a cradle
And the great fellow stood there for
more than an hour, watching that baby
ana rocking it gently now and then!
He was real good to the other chill
dren. too. 1t used to be his business to
take the family out riding. The colon
els lady would come out and mount to
her cushioned seat on his back, and
then, one by one, the three children
would be given to the elephant, and he
would hand them up to the mother
nicer than any nurse or servant could
you know, because he could reach. and
knew how to do 1t. Oh, an elephant Is
an uncommonly handy nurse when he
is trained to the business, and faithful
l tell you. You can trust him every
time."-Pansy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07


Hon. Dan. A. Grosvenor, deputy au.
ditor for the war department. In let
ter written from Washington, d. c.,
Gays:
"AllOw me to express my gratitude
to you for the benefit derived from ono
bottle of Peruna. One week has
brought wonderful changes and I am
now as we'll as ever. Besides being
one of the very best spring tonlcs 1t is
an excellent catarrh remedy" Very
respectfully, Dan. A. 0rOsvenOr.
Hal P. Denton, chief national export
exposition, Philadelphia, Pa, writes:
~ was completely run down from over
work and the responsibility naturally
connected with the exploitation of a
great international exposition. My
physician recommended all extended
vacation. When life seemed almost a
burden began taking Peruna, and
with the use OF the fifth bottle found
myself in normal condition. have
since enjoyed the best of health"
Almost everybody needs tonic in
the spring. Something to brace the
nerves, invigorate the brain, and
cleanse the blood. That Peruna will
do this is beyond all question. Every
one who has tried it has had the same
experience as Mrs. D. w. Timberlake,
of Lynchburg, Va, who, in recent
letter, made use Of the following words:
II always take q dose of Peruna after
business hours, as 1t is a great thing
for the nerves. There is no better
spring tonic, and have used about
all of them"
For free book on "Chronic Ca
tarrh," address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Columbus. Ohio.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
PLAN is APPROVED.
Two Hundred Million Steel Trust Stock to b
Retired and Bonds Issued.

New York, April 2.-The directors of
the United States Steel Corporation, in
quarterly meeting here, gave formal ap-
prevail to the conversion plan under
which it Is proposed to retire preferred
stock to the amount of 500, 900, 900,
upon which dividends are paid at the
rate of per cent. per annum, and issue
bonds to total of $3.50, 900 900, with in
terest fixed at per cent.
May - was fixed as the date upon
which the project will be submitted to
the shareholders. The directors also is.
sued a statement showing that the earn
ings of the corporation for the first year
of its existence, which ended March 81,
with the last month estimated, reached
the total Of Sill ,066,19
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
FUNERAL OF RHODES.
After Imposing Ceremonies at Cape Town Hi.
Remains Are Taken to Rhodesia.

Remains Are Taken to Rhodesia.
Cape Town, April 4.-Throughout the
morning continuous stream of people
passed by the coffin containing the body
of Cecil Rhodes, as it rested in Parlia-
ment Hall.
The funeral procession was most inn
posing. The coffin, which was drapped
with the tattered Union Jack which be.
longed to Mr.. Rhodes and with the
ragged flag of the British Chartered
South Africa Company, which went
through the fight at Mafsikessi, was
carried on the "Long Cecil" gun car
through the crowded streets to the
cathedral. The streets were lined by
troops, who saluted the passing cortege.
The pail bearers were DR.. Jameson,
Sir John Gordon Sprigg, the Premier of
Cape Colony, and six others.
At the conclusion of the services the
procession reformed, dead march was
played and the mourners proceeded to
accompanied by the family. the execu.
to Rhodesia.
Matabeles to Attend the Funeral.
Buluwayo, Matabeland, April 1.-The
natives arrived here in great numbers,
to witness Cecil Rhodes funeral. Three
thousand Matabeles lined the last mile
of the road where the remains of Mr..
Rhodes were laid to rest. The Matebele
chiefs are greatly impressed by the fact
that the body is buried close to the tomb
of their big chief, Mosilikataz.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Stampede to Thunder Mountain.

San Francisco, April 3.--The excite
ment over the Thunder Mountain gold
fields in Idaho has reached here. Grub
stalking syndicates are being formed to
outfit prospectors. Several hundred men
start from different places in California
during this week for the mines. The
excitement is spreading to old camps
and it is probable that thousands of
boomers will leave during April.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Oil in an Idaho Well.

Boise, Idaho, April 4.-George Newell,
OF the Newell oil we'll on Snake river, 80
miles south of Boise, arrived last night.
He confirms the report that oil has been
struck in the we'll at depth of 1870 feet
After drilling through forty feet of very
hard rock they came into sand and then
oil appeared. 1t is in considerable guam
titv, but the we'll is not flowing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Secretary Hay to Testify.

Washington, April3.-After consulting
Chairman Dalzell, OF the special commit
tee to investigate Capt. Christmas
charges in connection with the transfer
of the DANISH West Indian islands, Sec
rotary Hay has indicated to the commit
tee his intention to appear in person be,
fore it as witness. He probably will go
to the canitOl tomorrow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
CoIesrOve Will Recover.

Seattle, April 1.-The following tele-
gram has been received by the Times
from DR.. Ancker, superintendent of the
City Hospital in St. Paul: CDR. Cole
groves wound of the throat is not seri-
GUS. Mental condition will probably re-
quire his commitment to the hospital for
insane. Have word from his wife, who
is coming here to take him hOme.'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
AbOut Polar Bears.

The polar bear displays an amount Of
done only by the cunning Of man. AS
the hunters are partly clothed in seal
skin. it is quite natural that the bears
should take them for seals. and are
often, through this mistake, caught
without much effort on the part of the
hunter. If the supposed seal is on open
snow the bear lays fiat down in the
snow, pushing himself along. while his
front paws cover his black muZZle,
which is the only part of him not
matching the snow. Just as he thinks
he is close enough to pounce upon his
prey the hunter ends his existence by a
well-aimed shot.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
GOV. DOLE ARRIVES.
Hawaiian Executive Will Go to Washington to
See President.

San Francisco, April Gov. S. B.
Dole, of Hawaii, arrived here last night
on the steamer Sierra, en- route to
Washington to discuss with President
Roosevelt Hawaiian affairs. After visit
ing Washington Gov. Dole will visit rela-
tives in the east, returning to Hawaii in
about two months. Secretary Henry f.
Cooper will be acting governor of Ha-
waii during Gov. Dole's absence.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07

There was a young lady named Sue
Elizabeth Harriet prue
Lucretia Elmira
Ann Agnes Sapphire,
And she could recite it all through.
She had wee brother named Paul
Who was just about learning to crawl
1t seems such a shame
He had but one name,
And he couldn't pronounce it at all.
st Nicholas
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Wonderful DO1Iie.

Talking dolls are curious surprises in
these days. One never knows what
they are going to say. 1t Is said that
more than 10000 dolls which are man.
ufactured at Sonnenberg. Thuringia,
have been sent to America to be charg-
ed with the photograph. A story Of a
speaking doll is told by friend Of Edi-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
OsteOpaths Recognized.

Des Moines, Ia, April 3.-The senate
has passed bill adjusting the difficulty
that has long existed between the oste-
opathic and the regular doctors of the
state, requiring the state board of medi-
cal examiners to issue certificates to
those osteopathic physicians who pass an
examination in designated sciences. The
bill is compromise of the long standing
controversy and results in the recogni-
ton of the osteopathic school.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Robson and Crane Again.

Chicago, April 2.-Robson and Crane
are to be reunited, after separation of
eight years. 1t may be for only one per-
formance, or it may be for two. One is
to be held in New ork, and the other.
if held, in Chicago, and both are for the
fund being raised to establish a home for
INDECENT playerfolk.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Talk OF Impeachment,

Copenhagen, April 1.-THE reports
from Washington that members of the
land thing furnished Congressman Rich
ardson with materials for his disclosures
have created intense Indignation here,
and there is talk of impeaching members
for revealing state secrets.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Cornell Professor to Resign.

Ithaca, MY, April4.-It is announced
that Prof. H. H. Powers, OF the depart
ment of political science, Cornell Uni
versity, will resign. He will henceforth
devote his time to lecturing and writing.
He came to Cornell from Leland Stanford
University four years ago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Plague in California.

Dallas, Tex, April 2.-The health de-
partment has been notified of new out
break of bubonic plague in California.
Two deaths are reported from San Fran
cisco. Quarantine regulations will be
enforced at FL Paso and other Western
Texas points.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Public Debt Decrease.

Washington, April 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close OF bushes March 81, 1902,
the debt, less cash in treasury, amounts
to $997 ,732 1888, which is a decrease for
the month of IS ,S23, 720.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
-Four Furnaces at Work.

Grand Forks, B. c., April 3.-For the
first time in the history Of the CRANKY
smelter. four furnaces were in operation
yesterday. This increases the capacity
to 800 tons daily.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Turkey Had Been Undressed,

Ethel's mother told the grocer to send
rived the little miss said: Mamma,
the turkey isn't dressed at all; it's per
fectly nude"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Loss OF Nine Million Yen.

Yokohoma, April 2.-The loss by the
fire at Fukui, near the northwest coast
of the island of Honshiu, where 1000
houses were destroyed, is estimated at
5000, 900 yen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Must Have Been a Large Napki

Small Bobby was dining at neigh
boris and, holding up a large napkin
that had been given him, he asked:
Say, what's this young tableclotb
fnrcv
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07

1t is better to say one word that
counts than two that don't cut any fig
ura
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Meaning of the Word exit"

e"HHHk VI tHC "OTU INIts
what does Exit mean, mamma ?"
asked little Elsie, having noticed the
word painted over a door at the thea
ter.
Il know" exclaimed her small broth
er. ut means the entrance out"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
PHOSPHATE ROCK
Prodwcsd In Vast 0vanttfaes-
Slight Decrease In Tom.
mage Shown.

Washington. Aug. 19.-The total
production of phosphate rock in the
United States In 1901, according to sta
tistics furnished by the geological sur
vey, was 1.4s3.723 long toms. valued at
$t,3l6,40S as compared with 1,491, ,216
long tons. valued at $3.50, ,24S. In 1900
decrease Of 7.493 in tonnage and OF
$42,s45 in value.
The industry in Florida. which has
been the chief producing state since
1894. continued to show an improve
meut. the total output and value for
that state in 1901 being the largest yet
recorded. The total production in
Florida during 1901 was 1896 long
tons, valued at $s.l5s.47a. as compared
with 7Oe.243 long tons. valued at
ss.ass,2S1. in 1900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
GENEROUS
Donations to Mckinley
Fund by Citizens OF
YOUNGSTOWN.

Youngstown, Aug 19.-Patriotic citi-
zens of Youngstown have been liberal
In their donations to the Mckinley
memorial fund. According to the re-
ports from J. G. Butler. Jr.. the local
treasurer Of the fund. there has been
raised up to date S3.91S.30. ft.
The raising Of the fund has not been
attended by any great urging on the
part of those behind the movement.
The donations, on he other hand
have come in from the people from
a sense Of the high regard In which
the martyred president was held. The
donations are from the employees of the
great Industrial concerns of the valley
more than from any one else.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
Bullets Were Fired al
= Mine Employees.
A NIGHT ASSASSIN
Shoots sDown Two Men as They
Stood In Light Of an Engine
Lamp-.Miners and Clti.
zsns Ind ig gnant.

tNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service.)
Scranton, Pa, Aug 1.-two men
were shot from ambush at Edgerton
colliery near Mayfield, about II o'clock
last night. Michael Connolly, fcr>man
at Edserton and Forest Crossman. are
the victims OF last nights assassina-
tion.
Two shots took effect in the body
of the foreman and one lodged in
Crossman's knee. One of the shots
took effect in Connolly's right eye.
Ee will lose the use of it. At the
hospital this morning Crossman's
right leg was amputated.
The shooting has aroused the indig-
nation of the community and is con-
.demned b citizens and strikers alike,
The men were shot down while stand
ing full in rho light Of great engine
lamp and offered excellent targets for
the assassin who lurked in the dark
ness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
NOT A CANDIDATE
Q Congress, Says Gen. Sher-
wood-Wili Make Speeches
lnSte ID.

Columbus, Aug. 19.-General ]. Il
Sherwood, one Of the foremost Demo
Gratis in the state, was at the Mel
house yesterday, having been called
here on business. Asked of the re
port that he would be a candidate fol
congress in the Lucas county district
General Sherwood said:
"A number of my friends in Toledo
have Urged me to be a candidate, but
1 have positively declined. cannot
accept the nomination and positively
will not run" -
The general is taking great interest
in the code that the legislature will
frame and with so many and SO diver
sifei opinions ooerat ng he has a no.
ton that the legislative product will
not be satisfactory.
Il expect to make some speeches this
fall" said the general, land that Is
one reason do not want to be can
didate l want 10 he free to say what
| please. There are many things to
tall; about this fall, outside of the
blunders the legislature will probably
make en- the code question"
what do you think about The state
cony ention" was asked.
81 think Tom Johnson win be the
controlling spirit in the convention, /"
said Gineral Sherwood. "He Is big
follow. l have been over the state a
good deal and everybody seems to be
for johnson. understand he is not
asking anything specially. but will be
satisfied to frame the platform. |
thiuk he will insist upol that"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
HORRIBLE. SIGHT
OF an Accid, Mt Drove Wom q n
Passenger to lnsan.

South Bend, Ind, Aug. 19.-Mrs.
Barney Tenenbaum, wife of commits
sion dealer, was driving with her two
young children and two neighbor chill
dren named Frahler yesterday after
noon. The horse backed the buggy
into Grand Trunk passenger train
in front of their home. The occupants
were hurled against the side OF the
train. One of the Tendenbaum chill
dren was instantly killed. while the
mother and two other children will
de. One of the Frahler girls saved
her life by jumping Tenenbaum is
away on business trip and cannot
be, located. but is supposed to bs in Tc-
ledo. whence his wife came.
A woman passenger on the train was
SO affected by the horror OF the affair
that she went insane.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
VIII be Nominated by the
Democracy In Stark.
CHARLES KR|CHBAUM
VIII bs the Nominee for Prose-
cutor..Jesse Teeter OF Aiil-
anoe for ccr mission.
or.

Entries for the Democratic nomina-
tion which Is to be held Saturday are
complete But one candidate has been
announced for each Office and the per-
sons named will constitute the tickot
which Is to be voted for at the Novem-
Der election.
The Democrats who have been in
strumental in persuading the men to
run are enthusiastic over the ticket
and say that better selection could
not be made The ticket follows:
For prosecuting attorney, Charles
krichbaum, Of Canton.
For probate Judge, H. B. Sibila, of
Massillon.
For commiss' 'oner. Jesse Teeters, of
Alliance.
For infirmary director Louis Elsass.
of Plain township.
For coroner. DR.. D. f. Banker. of
Canton.
DR.. c. c. Weybrecht, Of Alliance,
is announced as candidate for dele
gate from that city, and r. G. Williams,
OF Alliance. as delegate at large.
A. o. Slentz is out for delegate at
large from Canton. William Schu-
macher has announced for delegate
from the Third and Fourth wards.
and David Sommers from the Second
ward in Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
-FOUR CORNERED
Fight Results In peath of
Woman-Sheriff Looking
for Fjohters.

Morrow, O., Aug. ia shooting af-
fray took place about two miles east
of here yesterday afternoon, as result
of which Bud Braces wife is dead. Ac-
cording to Braces story she was shot
accidentally in squabble over the
possession of an old musket.
A man named Robert Day called on
Brace in the afternoon, and they got
into heated argument. Day choked
Brace until Braces wife interfered and
went to get the gun.rA man named
Kersey, who was also visiting the
Brace family, interfered, and it is al
legged by Brace tried to get possession
of the gun from his wife. which he
says was accidentally discharged, the
contents making a fatal wound in the
woman's stomach from which she died
in half an hour.
Brace and his wife had been living
IN a dugout for year or two. where
the shooting occurred. Beth have
served time in the county Jail ait Will
uington for petit larceny. Kersey is
still at large. He is supose1 to be. a
resident of Xenia. The deputy sheriff
of Warren county isiout with wara
rant for his arrest, but 1t is supposed
he left this vicinity on freight train.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-22
LEADING WOMAN OF
"SH0RE ACRES" WEEDS
Weds a Son Of Golden Rule"
Mayor OF Tole-

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Service,
Boston, Aug. 19.-Cne of the most
important of August weddings occur
red today at noon when Miss Marion
Gertrude Cullen, of Rochester, became
the wife Of Percival Curtiss Jones, oil
Toledo.
Miss Cullen is daughter of .he late
Thomas Cullen, in his day one Of the
best known brokers in Boston. She
has been for the past two years the
leading lady of "Shore Acres" the
arrical company. Mr.. Jones is the old
est son of Mayor Jones, of Toledo He
is the manager of his fathers famous
Golden Rule factory in Toledo.