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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
WILL FIGHT IN OUT.
Coal Carrying Roads and Operators Unite to
Break Strike,


New York, May 22.-Presidents OF the
coal CARRYING railroads in secret session
have discussed plans, says the Herald,
to break the strike of the miners in
Pennsylvania. Every railroad operat-
ing in the anthracite fields was repre-
scented.
mo surrender" was the slogan of
mine operators, and when the meeting
adjourned it was said that railroads
were prepared for protracted struggle
in which every resource would be
brought to bear upon the strikers.
Arbitration between the mine owners
and operatives has been abandoned and
the mine owners intend now to force the
fighting.
Instructions embodying the demands
of the coal operatives will be forwarded
to the mine superintendent. 1t is ex-
pected the mine operators intend to send
non-union men to the mines in sufficient
numbers to operate the properties one at
a time.
According to The World, the meeting
was informal, but one OF those present
admitted it had been agreed that under
no circumstances will the National Civic
Federation be permitted to act between
them and the miners. If any settlement
is reached, it is said it will be with a
committee of miners. 1t is declared
that j. P. Morgan will not interfere in
the matter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
ANOTHER CRATER
HUGE FISSURE OPENS IN NOUN
TAIN NEAR ST. PIERRE.
Gases and Volcanic Matter Similar to Those
Thrown Out Of Mount Pelee Issue From
the New VoIcano-Ashes Cover Vessels
Ten Miles Away-People DESTROYS Of Leav.
ing Martinique,

Fort de France, May %, 3 p. init
is reported, on seemingly reliable
authority, that new crater is forming
at Ajoupa Bouillion, which lies on the
side OF the mountain opposite to St.
Pierre, with its northern face toward
the Atlantic. A huge assure is said to
have opened there, which is vomiting
gases and volcanic matter similar to
those thrown out from the crater at the
summit. The volcano is now throwing
off large quantities of ashes. These fell
upon boats which were coming to Fort
de France this morning and prevented
them from approaching the shore nearer
than 10 miles. Even at this distance
the decks were rapidly covered with
ashes. The indications seem to point to
another volcanic outburst.
The French cruiser Tage is engaged in
landing the relief supplies which she
brought here from New Orleans.
The steamer San Dominique, from
Puerto Rico, brought here today, con-
signed to Consul Ayme, so tons of pro-
visions sent on board that vessel by Gov.
Hunt, in the name of the New York
Herald. The vessel also brought 100
tons of supplies from the Martinique
relief commiuee of Puerto Rico.
The people are more DESTROYS or trans
portation from the island than OF any
other relief that can be offered them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
A HUNDRED DEAD
COAL MINE EXPLOSION AT FER
ME, B. 6.
Results in Terrible Disaster-Twenty.fo four Of
the Hundred and Fifty Men in the Nine
Escape, and There is Practically no Hope
for the Remainder-Work Of Rescue Pro.
sressing.

Fernie, B. c., May 24.-One of the
worst coal mining disasters in the history
of British Columbia occurred at the
Crows Nest Coal Company's mines at 7
o'clock Thursday night, when from l25
to $50 men met almost instant death in
mines Nos. and 3. The explosion oc.
Cured in the depths Of No. 2, and not a
man OF over 100 employed in the mine es-
ca ped to tell the tale. From No. 3 work
ings, which are connected with No. 2,
about u men escaped.
The first intimation of the disaster
which those on the outside received, as
rush of cal dust and fire to the height
of over 1000 feet above the fan. Word
was Immediately sent to Fernie, five
miles from the mines, and inside of ~
minutes from the time the accident oc-
CURED relief parties were at work. f..
brennan, DR.. Bonnet and True Weather
by were the first to enter the mine.
When about 100 feet into the workings
brennan was overcome by afterdamp,
and had it not been for his companions
would have persisted. On being removed
to the outer air he recovered, and gave
instructions to the rescuing party to
commence repairing the overcasts. The
overcasts are the pipes which convey the
air through the mine, and as they had
been almost completely destroyed it was
impossible to enter, owing to the after
damp which prevailed.
Volunteers Brave Work.
Volunteers were called for, and score
OF brave men sprang to the work. For
nearly six hours this policy was pur-
sued with tireless energy. Every few
minutes the men would collapse and
were borne to the outer air, and their
places were quickly filled by new
volunteers. The first body recovered
was from No. 3 mine about II o'clock,
and was that of Willie Robertson, a lad
Of Is years. Several hours elapsed and
then three more bodies were recovered.
None of the victims gave the slightest
signs of life, and were removed to the
washout. At a. m. relief parriss had
penetrated go far that the gas became
unbearable and operations had to be
suspended for an hour or two to let the
mine clear of afterdamp.
The cause of the disaster has not yet
been ascertained.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
WASHINGTON STATE NEWS.

The battleship Wisconsin is to be at
Port Angeles July 4. a.
President Roosevelt has nominated
James Ewart to be postmaster at Colfax,
Wash.
George d. Evans, ex-deputy state
auditor, committed suicide at Walla
Walla, by taking large dose OF NOR
phine.
A force of men has been put to work
to build the connecting link in the long
distance TELEPHONE lines between Prosser
and Pasco
Perry Queenan defeated Dial Hawkins
at the Seattle theater in nine rounds OF
fast fighting. The fight was Queenan's
from the start.
In the action for libel instituted against
the Spokane Spokesman Review by ). r.
Leghorn, a jury in the civil department
OF the superior court returned verdict
against the paper for 81 900 damages.
About thirty farmers from the south
and east of Sprague met in the Masonic
hall there and organized the Farmers
Telephone Company. Nearly 81 600 has
been subscribed for the building OF about
IS miles of telephone line to connect the
farmers and stockmen south OF Sprague
with the Pacific States Company's CEN
trail Office at that place.
j. r. Rickart, Seattle contractor
blew out his brains in sequestered spot
near the terminus of the Green Lake
electric line Sunday.
Officials OF the National Editorial AS
ISOLATION will be invited to attend the
annual meeting of the State Press Asso
citation at Walla Walla in September.
The Statesman-lndex at Colfax has
recently incorporated for $4,000, and
has broken ground at the corner of Main
and Still streets for the erection of two
story brick building.
Sheriff Cudihee, OF King county, lief,
Wednesday afternoon for Walla Walls
with the following convicts Ed. Roberts
for robbery, four years; A. G. Hewell
burglary, two years; AL McCair, rob
berry, ~ years; Samuel Sands, burglary
one year William Leford, attempt to
commit burglary, one year; Fong Gee
attempt to commit murder, Is months
J. S. Hawthorne, robbery, four years
F. O. Bolls, forgery, one year; Johr
Haley, burglary, two years; Albert
Smith, burglary, three years.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
MAKE NO CONCESSIONS.
Portland Mill Owners Refuse Even to Consider
Arbitration.

Portland, May 23.-The Mill Associa-
ton yesterday decided to make no con-
cessions to the strikers. The managers
will send East for skilled help. The
building trades are formulating plans for
retaliation on account OF an injunction
issued Thursday preventing interference
with n en- or mills. A citizens meeting
was held in an endeavor to secure arbi-
tration, but the mill owners rejected the
plan.
1t now seems more than probable that
the strike will become general and every
line of business in the city is tied up
completely. The action OF the railway
organizations is awaited with much in
terest. Without counting the railway
brotherhoods there are affiliated with the
abor federation 5000 men, and all OF
thse will be called out within the next IS
hours unless an adjustment is reached
SO Jar there have been no signs of
violence
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
NEWS OF THE DAY
ITEMS FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF
THE WORLD
Outside the State Of Washington Resume Of
the Less Important, Though Not Less
interesting, Happenings Of the Past Week
in a Condensed, but Comprehensive
Form.

Hetty Green, the noted woman OF
finance, has been granted permit to
carry revolver by the police OF New
York City.
Judge George p. Andrews, OF the New
York supreme court, has been stricken
with apoplexy, and his recovery is said
to be impossible.
The biennial convention OF the Ma
tional Society OF Colonial Danes began at
Washington Wednesday. One hundred
and fifty members were present at the
opening session.
A. NARROW, president OF the National
Bank of Montana, AS trustee, purchased
the plant OF the Helena Power x Light
ing Company, under foreclosure proceed
ings, for 100000.
Blind Chaplain Milburn of the senate
was struck by runaway horse attached
10 buggy as he was leaving the capitol,
Just after offering the prayer at the
opening OF the session. A large toe OF
one loot was cut off and several of the
other toes badly injured.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
FRIGHTENED REFUGEES.
Thousands Of People Pouring Into Port dc
France Who Want to Leave Martinique.

Fort de France, Island OF Martinique,
May 22.-MoInt Pelee seems to be rest
ing after Tuesdays fearful manifestation
of energy. Streams OF frightened re.
fugees have been pouring into Fort de
France from all the surrounding coun.
try. These people are not destitute, but
they are terrified. They want only one
thing and that is to be taken far away
from the island, with which they say
the Gods are angry and which they will
destroy by fire before it sinks under the
sea.
The consuls here and the officers OF
the war vessels in the harbor are way
laid by persons crazed with fear and
begging to be carried away.
The weather is now calm and beauti-
full but the mountain is yelled in volcanic
clouds which often assume very
threatening aspect and occasional rumb.
lings are heard. Some heavy and very
welcome rain fell this morning
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
NO PULlTlCS INIT.
Pope Notified That Taft's Visit is Purely Of 4
Business Nature.

Rome, May 23.-Doubt is felt in vati-
can circles as to whether the pope after
all will give an official reception to the
Taft commission. Official notification
of the arrival of the commission here at
the end of May has been received here
at the United States embassy and has
caused disappointment at the vatican as
it specifically eliminates all the political
aspects sought to be attached to the
commission, sets forth that the commits.
sion must not in any way be regarded as
an official recognition OF the vatican g
policy toward Italy and points out that
the commission is Of a purely business
character and is in no way connected
with politics.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
EXPLOSIVE VOLCANO.
Scientists Believe Mont PeIee Nay Burst Forth
Again At Any Moment.

Again At Any Moment.
Fort de France, May PA torrential
downpour of rain in the morning washed
off the ashes from the vegetation on the
mountain. The United States ship Pc.
tOmac made her usual trip to st. Pierre
yesterday with anothsr party OF scien-
lists. She found the conditions there
unchanged. The top of the mountain
was clearly visible for considerable time.
Capt. Mclean, OF the cruiser Cincinnati,
who has carefully observed Mont Pelee,
agrees with other experts in reporting a
new crater has been forme below the
other one. In the new crater there is a
great cinder cone more than 100 feet high
from which steam and volcanic matter is
constantly pouring.
1t Is now the unanimous opinion of the
scientists that this is an explosive vol.
canO, no real lava or rock material hav.
ing been emitted, only mud. steam, gas
and fragments of the old crater beds.
The scientists compare the mOuntain's
Outthrow to the steam of boiler in which
the pressure rises to bursting point,
and they think it possible that more
violent outbreak may accur. They re-
mark that the explosions have occurred
at progressively longer intervals and that
they also have been progressively more
violent. There have been three light
eruptions of ashes. On May there was
an overflow of mud, which caused the
destruction of the Usine Guerin; Nav s
there was the outburst which DESTROYED
st. Pierre, and May 20, or after an in.
terval of twelve days, the last tremen-
dous outbursts occurred. A new period
OF rest is now on, and one OF two things
may happen. The pressure may lie con-
fined for still longer period. and then
explode with still greater violence,
spread destruction over vast area, or
the mountain may remain on the quies-
cent for another half century.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26

New York, May 23.-The executive
committee of Tammany Hall has adopted
two resolutions offered by Alderman T
p. sullivan. The first advised the genera
committee OF Tammany Hall to abolish
the finance committee. The second sug
gested the appointment of a sub.com
mittee of three. to consist of Charles +
Murphy, Daniel F. Mcmahon and Loui;
Haffen, to constitute an advisory com
mittee with power to act, to report from
time to time to the executive committee
One or more of the members OF the adj
visory committee would be at Tammany
Hall every day to transact the business
heretofore attended to by the leader OF
the organization.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
inheritance Tax Law Void.

st. Paul, May 2S.-Judge Bazille has
held that the Minnesota inheritance tax
law is void. The law of 1902 provides
that near relatives inheriting from an
estate should pay half OF one per cent. of
inlI eritances above $4,000 and that
more distance relatives shall pay tax
OF 10 per cent. above $4,000. The Judge
finds that the amendment to the con-
stitution OF 1894 provides that the taxa
ton shall be graded and uniform but
shall not exceed five per cent. and that
therefore the law OF 1902 imposing 10
per cent. is unconstitutional.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
PALMA TO ROOT.
President Of Cuba Thanks American Secretary
Of War for Consratuatory MESSAGE.

Washington, May 23.-The secretary
of war received the following message
from the president Of Cuba:
am deeply moved by your message
OF congratulation on the inauguration OF
Cuba, to the birth OF which the people
and the government Of the United States
have contributed with their blood and
treasure. Rest assured that the Cuban
people can never forget the debt of graf.
itude they owe to the great republic
with which we will always cultivate the
closest relations OF friendship and for the
prosperity OF which we pray to the
Almighty. T. ESTRADA PALMA.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Dav Given Pacific Cable Bill.

Washington, May 23.-The committee
on rules OF the house has decided to give
a day for the consideration for the Cor
liss Pacific cable BILL and to report a
rule to that effect. No time was set for
the consideration of this BILL as it will
take its place at the foot OF special orders
which take precedence by reason OF pre-.
vious report The rule when reported
will provide that amendments are ger
name to the bill, which will throw the
entire subject OF international cable into
the house for consideration.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Ashes Of Col, Coolican.

Port Angeles, May 22.-Tuesday after
noon, with appropriate ceremony. all
that was mortal of the late Col. James
5. Coolican, was consigned to its last
resting place. Just before he died Col.
Coolican made a request that his body
be cremated and his ashes sunk in the
bay OF Port Angeles. Mrs. Coolican has
carried out his wish to the letter. The
services were conducted by the Knights
of Pythias.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
To Succeed Judge Noyes.

Washington, d. c., May 22.-President
Roosevelt has sent to the senate the
nomination OF Alfred ;. Moore, OF Penn
sylvania, TO be Judge OF the district
court of Alaska division No. >. This
ends the discussion as to who is to ill
the vacancy caused by the removal OF
Judge Moves.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26

Washington, d. c., May 24.-Upon
the converting of the house, MIR. Wads-
worth OF New York presented the con.
ference report upon the agricultural bill
for printing in the Record according to
the rule yesterday and gave notice that
he would call it up on Monday next.
The bill to redivide the district OF
Alaska into three recording and judicial
districts were passed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Small Operator Resumes Mining

Hazelton, Pa, May %. - Matthias
Schwabe, small independent operator,
has started up his colliery at South Heb
erton. All OF his miners are to receive
the wages demanded by the mine work.
ers. The output will be for home con.
sumption exclusively. 1t commands 81
ton at the breaker
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Will Have Free Delivery,

Vancouver, Wash, May 24.-The
government has leased for 10 years the
room at present used by the postotfice
and will put in an entirely new equip.
ment, consisting OF modern mail boxes,
furniture and fixtures. In addition to
the regular line OF fixtures there will be
put in new and improved system for
use when the free delivery ls started
here, which will be within year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Vegetarian Won.

Berlin, May 22.-Marl Mann, the veg
etarian, has won the international pedes-
trian match from Berlin to Dresden. the
distance covered being l25 miles, and
Mann's time was - hours, Is minutes
l41s seconds. The next man, a meat
eater, finished one hour ana IS minutes
behind Mann
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Pardon for All Americans.

Havana, May ga bill will be intro.
duced in the house OF representatives
providing pardon for all Americans con-
fined in prison or awaiting trial. 1t is
expected that the house will take favor
able action in the matter. Cuban senti.
ment is strongly in favor of the measure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Absorbed Fifteen Canneries.

Vancouver, B. c., May 23.--It is
rumored in financial circles here that
another cannery combine, formed last
week, absorbed Is canneries left ont by
the previous com ine. These are all up.
to-date, thoroughly equipped, and Of
large capacity. All are near the mouth
OF the Frazer river
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
MANSFIELD ENJOlNEO
Court Says He Must Not Play "Gyrano"
This Country

Chicago, May 22.-Judge c. c. Kohl
saat in the district court Yesterday issued
perpetual injunction against the pro-
duction in the United States of Edmund
Rostand's play, "Cyrano de Bergerac, !"
in the suit brought against Richard
Mansfield and A. NJ. Palmer by Samuel
Enerly Gross of Chicago
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Fears Of Further Disaster.

London, May PA dispatch from
Pointe-a-Pietre, Island OF Guadalupe,
dated May %, says a faint light was
observed last night in the direction OF
Martinique, accompanied by detonations,
and that fears are entertained of further
disaster.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
TO BUILD ALASKA ROAD.
VaIdes. Copper River s Yukon Railway Com
panX Organized.

Trenton, n. j., May 24.-The Naldes,
Copper River 4 Yukon Railway Com.
pany, capital s. 400, 900, was incorporat-
ed here yesterday. The company will
build railroad in Alaska.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
To Raise the Battleship Maine

Washington, May 23.-A bill providing
for the raising OF the Maine and recov
ering the bodies therein was introduced
in the senate yesterday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Hamilton Paws Penalty.

Whatcom, May 24.-Alfred Hamilton
alias Alfred Hawkins, was hanged Fri
day morning for the murder OF y. NJ
Woodbury. at Anacortes September :,
1899.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
Journalist Dies.

San Francisco, MAY 23,-W. d. Dress
Ter, wel-known journalist OF this city.
city editor OF the Examiner, died today
OF inflammation OF the intestinss.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-26
DELEGATE From Alaska.

Washington, d. c., May 23.-The bill
providing for the election OF delegate
from Alaska to the house of representa-.
tives has been introduced in the senate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27
Ex-Governor Hogg, of Texas, who i.

Ex-Governor Hogg, of Texas, who is
now in London, received an invitation
to attend levee of Edward VII, but
when he found out that he would be
compelled to wear the regulative knee
breeches, sworn, etc., prescribed by
court regulations, he drew the line at
that and declined the invitation. He
-sGid-lre did not presume to attempt to
revolutionize the customs of any other
nation but i be could not appear in the
evening dress Of an American citizen
he would stay away. When one con.
siders the architectural proportions of
the ex-governor the declination is not
to be wondered at. He weighs over 300
pounds and is as broad across the
back as any of his namesakes. He
would be spectacle indeed in knee
breeches and sword.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27

'Still we are nation of farmers" re-
marks the Philadelphia Ledger anent
census returns, which show that in 1900
there were 100000 farms under culti-
yation as compared with 4,565,69l in
1890. This may be deemed remark.
able increase, showing that the growth
of our industries 1s symmetrical, the
farmers keeping pace in the march for.
ward. The single discouraglng feature
of the situation is the increase Of tenant
farming. This is accounted for, how.
ever, to some extent by the lease Of
lands by immigrants who are intended
purchasers. As the arena of unoc.
cupied arabic lands in the United States
becomes less and less it is altogether
probable that future censuses Of the
country will show comparative decline
in the number Of farms. The heavy in.
crease in the past ten years is in the
nature Of a surprise, though the induce.
ment of fine crops and fair prices have
doubtless given spur to land invest
ments since 1896. Monthly Review.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27
THE THIRD CABINET CHANGE.

Secretary Long 'slresignation from the
Navy Department and the appointment
in his place Of Representative William
H. Moody, Of Massachusetts, is a third
change inlthe Mckinley cabinet. Mr..
Gage gave place TO Mr.. Shaw in the
Treasury and Mr...smith was succeeded
by Mr.. Payne in the Post. Office Depart.
ment.
President Roosevelt's invitation to
the old cabinet to continue was very
polite and proper move when it was
made, and was no doubt sincere; but it
was inevitable and right that the new
President should have cabinet wholly
suited to his ideas and his temperament.
John D.lLong was perfectly adapted
to Mr.. McKlnley's disposition and
needs; that he was not equally suited to
Mr.. Roosevelt's temper and ways was
plainly proved during the latter's ser
vice as assistant secretary of the Navy
under its late head, Notwithstanding
the very friendly and cordial tone of
the resignation correspondence publish
ed to-day.
The new secretary is Of the Roosevelt
tian type-young, active, fearless, indie.
pendent, an infatigable worker, with
plenty of convictions, and the tull
courage of them.-New York World.