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New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
LAWToy COULD NOT HAVE MAN HANGED.

Peter Mcqueen. a newspaper man and Boston
lecturer. who went through the Santiago campaign
and accompanied General Lawton on his last and
fatal expedition against Santa Cruz tells a story
which illustrates the gentleness that characterized
this leader In course OF OF the forced marches
made at night native guide who was leading the
Americans betrayed them, and attempted to lead
them into an ambush, from which they escaped
only through the vigilance and care of their COM
iuander The next morning the treacherous guide
tried by court martial and sentenced TO
immediate execution. a priest was summoned and
the unhappy guide told to prepare for execu-
tion. AS the priest was praying with the con
demned Mcqueen took his camera. and, hnd-
ing a convenient place. got a picture. As he came
back he saw General Lawton watching Going up
20 him he apoogized for having ventured 70 take
the picture of the man without the generals per-
mission, but explained that he had thought 1t was
good subject.
Mcqueen said the general slowly. that man IS
sentenced TO death. I'm the only who can
him." He paused, and his strong face showed
the stress of conflicting emotion.
"He imperiled the lives OF 5000 men. and he
ought to be hanged. But l never have killed
man In cold blood, and cant do IL now
A few days later General LawtOn was mOrtally
wounded leading his men in battle.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
COULDN'T GET ANY ONE TO SAY ANYTHING
SO HE EXPRESSED HIS FEELINGS BY vAR1ous
'HooRAYs'' WHEN DELAYED By TIE, s~ow

SO HE EXPRESSED HIS FEELINGS BY vARIors
'HooRAYs' WHEN DELAYED By THE SNOW
broadway cars were obliged to suffer much annov
ance from the frequent bIockades caused hy as
and wagons getting stuck in the huge snow haaDs
throWn up between the tracks and the sdewaIks
me SLOW 1oting progress and frequent LONG stop,
OF the cars made the passengers nervous This
showed itseif In various ways; some jerked about
uheasily In their seats. some coughed and others
impatienty tapped the floor with their feet
"A curious case was that OF well dressed old
man who boarded at ThIrty-fourth-st .ar,v
tuesday evening The car bumped along In an un-
decided manner as far as Thirty-ninth-st when IL
stopped between two ranges OF dreary looking
snow nils. Five minutes passed-the silence wa.
Intense An old in a tall hat and COLA
tried TO hum a tune but that wouldn't do. At last
he could stand IL no longer
Somebody say something he suggested irrs
taoly- The passengers stared, smiled bur ksnf
silent
Well will. then" he announced next
Nobody objected
'Hooray for Lincoln!' he exclaimed with q burs,
of patriotism.
His enthusiasm didn't spread.
Hooray again?' he cried, dashing his hat q,
the floor and waving both arms before him "
sun that deep, intense silence
, say" he cried again, tossing his spectacIes int,
me. nis idP OF woman sitting opposite ARE you
people all dead? Want some tombstones eh?''
accepting his offer.
'Hooray for somebody. will you?' he excIatm.d
anu ana tne hIng or Greece! Come on. there let's
sat up. 'peO'A1'eS anu
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

and the Ice is little rough for iceboats. even IL
one could be built OF sufficient size to carry the
palace trains"
The Frenchman first proposed the scheme in
1898. and Captain Heay promised TO interest the
Chicago capitalists who have backed him with
great success in Alaskan mining ventures. The
Russian Government has been approached on the
matter, and assistance is expected from United
States and France. Even the English ought to help
out a certain extent, for the road is TO run
through many miles of Canadian territory-when
IL
NJ. de Lobel is strong for Americans He
fought for their interests In the klondike few
years ago Since his return France ne has writ
ten several articles showing how American miners
have been treated unjusty by the English author-
ties I'm the Yukon country. He has even found
facts which he thinks will excuse the attempts al
making the Klondike independent from British
sovereignty.
This information regarding the proposed round
the-world road should be boon for the women
who "eApect to go abroad next summer" They
will have a valid excuse for po 5tponing the trip
Chicago people will welcome the road with open
arms, They may even try to capture the Ameri-
can terminal No lohger will they have go to
Europe by way OF New-York
But after all is said. is this New-York-Paris
railway scheme visionary? No believed a
few years ago that the trip from Paris to Peking
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
THE CORNELIUS VANDERVEER HOUSE
vanderveer Park Fatbush.

up early. They hurried the men through break
tast and sent them out of the house. Little piles
OF beach sand were scattered here aid there
the newly scrubbed floors, where the women had
placed them the previous day. These piles
difficult TO avoid. ard the head OF the
clumsy father son who disturbed one OF them.
Now they were swept into waves over the floor
sanding II completely. When this had been done.
and every pot and kettle secured to a mirrorIike
brightness, the 'vrouws" put several petticoats
short enough to show several inches of red blue
stockings which they had knitted themselves tied
clean aprons around their generous waists. and
were ready to with the TO the nearest
Pinkster field for frolic. Even in May the
neldS OF Long Island beautiful, bTt in those
days they fairly blazed with azalea and other wild
mowers. These frolics were great fun for old and
young There were May poles for the children
and various games into which they entered with
spirit Men and women laughed and talked. sang
Dutch songs in strenuous voices. and there
wafels" TO be washed down.
With the afternoon the frolic end
ana the town people returned to their homes. to
eelye or make visits The absence Of one worthy
vrouw' had been noticed at the Pinkster frolic
and and several OF the women determined TO pay her
the doors tightly shut. and the shutters over the
windows. They hammered on the knocker without
getting answer. This was unheard of thing
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
DOUBTED HIS BEING NICE TO HIS WIFE

''I by the papers" in the garb OF a
laborer was heard to remark a fellow workman
he stood shvering in the cold waiting for be-
lated surface car that this Prince Henry who is
coming here is very nice to his Wife
"Ah, go on! Don't take any stock in that kind of
stuff" the discouraging rejOinder of his COM
panon. a short thckset man, with detected air
about him that told plainly of domestic discourage
ments. And do you believe that?''
Sure 1 do; the papers have been full of It,
well don't believe everything you see in the
papers. I'll bet the Prince is just like any other
man. and I'll wager he has his troubles with the
rest of US married chaps. Whenever a big one has
the misfortune to he married they always tell that
story about him. Why il l happened to be some
great notable instead of what l am. the papers
would have the old woman and me down for turtle
doves. and you know better than that, Bob
Come on; there's the car
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
e Americans, who Obliged the

savage attack of the Americans, who obliged the
mercenarteS to retreat.
II Is related that. long after the battle over,
children climbing in the tree that stands the
south side OF the gate found hidden among its
branches a dispatch from Washington to Putnam.
The suppostiOn is that two Continental soldiers
who were captured in the Lefferts house when
the Hessians made their sudden appearance in
Flatbush were the bearers of the dispatch and
found time to hide their papers. although not to
escape.
The Lefferts homestead was rebuilt year after
changed. with the exception of extension that
was added to the rear. Some of the oaken rafters
that were saved from the burned house were used
In its construction, and they solid to-day
they were when hewn in the woods.
In the attic were stored three old cherry wood
chests. used for packing away clothing and other
articles Some years accident disclosed the
fact that one of these chests fitted with false
bottom. The curious Lefferts who tore II open
found therein a quantity of Continental money
which no record mentions hut which undouht-
edly boarded up by Leffert Lefferts while the
American soldiers struggling for liberty. Ii
amounted to nearly $1,000 in Continental bills.
The homestead, built with large wide hallway
and stairway and great rooms, the style
in those days. has famous attic. Tradition says
that more than one spy OF the Continental army
found hiding place In its roomy recesses In Il
is built OF solid masonry the smokeroom where
hams and bacon cured.
The old Dutch barn built by Leffert Iefferts Is
st!ll intact In II, kept a curiosity, Is the old
Dutch farm wagon. A bill found In the old &C
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
MINTsTER's GAIL" WAS A RAISE

The Rev. DR. MinOt J. Savage tells the following
story of which he claims not to see the point to
illustrate guilelessness of members of his pro-
fessiOn. A clergyman and prosperous layman
day discussing the various aspects of
the minister's occupation. Finally the layman said
a little bit scornfully:
The trouble with you parsons Is that you
not practical
But insist that that is exactly what we are"
replied the clergyman warmly.
No you're not, said the layman. firmly
We'll. how do you make that out?'' inquired the
indignant parson.
We'll. I'll tell you: You had an offer to go to
Boston salary of 5000 didn't your
Yes"
And you're getting 5000 here?"
We'll. what OF that?''
"Nothing-except you said you had call. didn't
you?"
Yes"
well. that wasn't call at all. Ii was raise"
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
1T WAS A NATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
HOW INSURANCE MAN GAINED ACCESS no ns-
VAN DYKE

HOW INSURANCE MAN GAINED ACCESS 10 DIR
VAN DYKE
FOR long time II has been standing rule with
Dr. Henry van Dyke that callers shall be ad-
mitted TO his study in the morning except for som.
supremely important matter-"the issues of M.
and DEATH" as he puts II. He does not believ.
That inspiration can be turned on at will His col
ored servant guards the approaches to the study
and callers OF all sorts get further than tho
front entry.
The other morning young man rang the bell
Il must see DIR. DYKE he said pleasantly.
important business
Very sorry replied the faithful doorkeeper
but the doctor can't be disturbed Ny orders ar.
very strict"
But my business is very urgent" said the Young
~ O SO-"s
Cant help it. sir; my orders are to let no ons
up except for a life and death matter"
NY tnat me. exactly broke In the stranger
speciality - ny
"A-all right. sir said the servant rehlctanflv
and ushered the caller into the protected presence
unwilling rhyme. ~ '-' al
Il have come" began the visitor cortisalv .sna-
cause my lrm needs Just such names as YOURS n
represent the Salem Life Insurance Company r.
IL took Samho less time clear the room shs,
20 explain TO the Doctor how the caller gained sd-
mission
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

is serious in his belief that the road be pushed
through. He has made Captain Healy. the Klon-
dixie pioneer and general manager OF the North
American Transportation and Trading Company.
believe in him. Together they will undertake to
build the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES railroad the most
important link in the Paris-New-York trunk line.
1t will the great Russian railroad with one
of the American transcontinentaI lines
The difficult part of the plan lies in getting the
trains from Asia to America across Behrlng Strait.
NJ. de Lobel says they will a tunnel under the
strait II they cannot develop a ferry system.
The ferry would be possible in summer. but the
strait has fashion OF freezing solid in winter.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

counts time ago shows that repairs
made the wagon in 1898. After the battle OF
Long Island Colonel Donop seized the barn and
used II a hospital for his wounded soldiers until
the cold weather made II unfit for this purpose.
Colonel Donop. so the story goes. approached the
old barn dark night while il still used
a hospital, and overheard two soldiers. standing
the south side Of the building discussing plan for
giving information TO the Americans. He captured
the with his hands. il is said. marched
them into the barn, and. without martial
or benefit OF clergy, had them hanged 70 rafter.
The HessanS left evidence of their long
cupancy Of Flatbush that still trouble TO
farmers there They fond of leeks In their
camps they ate them and scattered the seeds.
which took root in the fertile soil The leeks grew
wild after that, and Notwithstanding the efforts
the generations of farmers that have titled the nd
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
TO PARIS BY RAIL
ACCOMPLISHED-BE STRAIT

CHIEF OBSTACLE.

From New-York Paris without change of
cars!"
TT cannot be possibIer' excaims the world with
a laugh.
Nothing is impossible" replies NJ de Lobel I'VE
will be running through trains in five six years"
'Oh. yes, the project will go through" echoes
Captain John j. Healy. the Alaskan pioneer. from
his winter camp in Nome. We arranging to
begin work in the spring
1T will be a great thing-the greatest railroading
feat that ever was" continues NJ de Lobel. from
Paris where he is spending the winter. No more
seasckness more dangers OF wrecked liners, a
fast trip in palace cars with every convenience
Go ahead and build your road" says the public.
I'VE will believe 1t when see 1t accomplished.
and perhaps we will make the trip If the fare Is
reasonable"
And this refreshing French explorer and engineer
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
LOST ART OF CLEANING SIDEWALKS.

Cleaning sidewalks is fast becoming art re-
marked a business looking a friend of his
they passed along Park Row Monday. Those
fellows must make money. Why there was regu-
lar army of them around my house this morning
when IL showing its hardest"
Just then he slid down one OF those little hum
mocks that proved features of the travel in Park
Row that day. The exercise. wtSe not particularly
harmful, disconcertng. to say the least, and
the mans conversation he collected rs dignity
and a bundle two would hardly bear relbtiton.
Rather a lost art. isn't it,, commented his friend
as they passed along
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

The Rev. Peter MacQueen. the Boston lecturer
who was with the Irish Brigade in the earlier
stages of the BOer war. tells the following Incl
dent which he saw at the battle OF Dundee In
this fight the British surprised and their
commander. General Symons. was mortalIy wound
ed, The Beers found the commanders tent ar
ranged for a banquet TO be given in honor of the
expected victory. A big Boer commandant who
strode into the tent 'enraged to find cut
glass finger bowls. In which lemon peel was float
Ing on the table that he lifted his foot and sent
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

At the dinner of the jewellers the other night
James B. Din raised laugh by explaining GER
tain difficult problem in the matter of angels.
"A little child asked me the other day" said Mr..
Dill why is II that you don't angels
with whiskers? Most men have whskers. she
went i don't understand
THAT rather poser to me, but after some
reflection 1 explained II this way:
- You see. my dear, It's because most men have
such close shave TO get to heaven at all.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

and Shanghai would ever be made across the Euro
pean and Asiatic continents To-day the great
Transsfberian Railroad. the eighth wonder OF the
a train in Paris and in twenty days. more or less
be taking tif1n in the Oriental at Shanghai.
and that without having crossed single mile Of
ocean. The oldtime zigzag route, through the
Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. took some
thing like six weeks One may laugh at the
windy Paris engineer and the energetic Alaskan
pioneer but II is well TO do with mental
reservation that day may be glad to
Join with them in laughing at obstacles overcome
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

the whole table and its contents crashing a, ,ha
floor. N-ohs on tne
The idea OF the verdoud rooineks damned ra5
necks) drinking whiSkey out OF 'hasInsft -.
stormed Why, it's enough 70 provoke a war
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
WHY ANGELS ARE BEARDLESS.

since then the eek is still nuisance. and requires
constant attention be kept from filling the fields.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-21

The reported death of Mrs. Robert
Ogburn, of Westport, near Dawson re-
Gently, seems to have been mistake. A
Mrs. Ogburn died there but it was not
the one from this county.
H. r. Bellamy has gone to Seattle to
attend the meeting of the oil men OF the
state. He has ABOUT made arrangements
to commence boring for oil some where
in the North Beach country.
About twenty-five settlers, including
men, women and children, arrived Sun
day from Tennessee. They are relatives
of the Grass brothers, of tie Wynooche
valley, and expect to locate in this
section.
There are now eight prisoners confined
in the county Jail. One is detained as a
witness against fellow prisoner and
one is waiting the result of an appeal to
the supreme court. The others are
waiting trial.
Gus Stratton was down from Tenino
couple of days this week. He is buying
cattle there for Ninemire & Morgan. He
thinks that oil will surely be struck at
the well near Tenino, which is now
down 100 feet.
Angus Campbell, who has been en-
ployed as deputy in the treasurer's
office several years and for nearly year
past has been chief deputy in the audi
tors office, has resigned to accept a
position in the First National Bank of
Hoquiam. Mr.. Campbell is reliable
and capable young man and his many
friends here wish him success in his new
position. Auditor Martin has not yet
secured a deputy to take his place. Mr..
Campbell will 60 to Hoquiam the first of
next month.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-21
COSMOPOLlS

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Foundry have
moved to Seattle.
j. G. Bryant has gone from Cosmopo-
lis to conduct logging camp on the
Wynooche river.
James Rowland has purchased of VIM.
Foundry the lodging-house furniture al
what was the CLONE Restaurant" F
street, near Front street Cosmopolis.
Cosmopolis gamblers were before JUS
tice Brewer this week, a"d quite few
of them were fined five dollars and costs
each, about eight dollars a piece, all
told.
Mrs. Anna Hopkins has returned
to her Cosmopolis home, arriving by
Monday afternoons train just in time to
attend the Red Mems and Foresters' en-
tertainment given that evening.
G.. M. Powell came down from his
farm today where his family is now
living. He says his cattle wintered the
best for some years-twenty-tive head
living in the open all winter, and are as
good as those kept in barns.
II. NJ. Johnson, who has been con.
Quoting the Distler Jersey Dairy at Co.'S
mopolis, will move his family back to
Aberdeen, having accepted a position
with +. J. Becker the Keohler-bloc
bicycle man and dealer in sporting
goods.
Mrs. Ray Benson, with her two little
boys, is visiting at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Cook of
Cosmopolis. Mrs. Benson was formerly
Miss Grace Cook. For seven years Mr..
Benson has been bookkeeper for the
Sugar Pine Lumber Company at Grants
Pass, Oregon, and now goes to San
Francisco to accept a similar position.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-21
CITY OFFICIAL BUSINESS.

Under this heading will be found all
matters of public interest, suc., as street
improvements contemplated or under
way, calls for bids for public work, new
ordinances, etc.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
A resolution was adopted for the plank
ing of Heron street, between l. street and
Washington street. Protests must be
filed by April 10, and the following prop
erty is liable for the cost Lots to II
in blocks 43. Sc, SO. 81, So and SO. and
lots to 6 in blocks AZ, 81, SO, 80, rs and
70, w. & BIS Second addition.
BIDS WANTED.
The clerk will receive bids for the
grading and graveing a 16-foot roadway
on B street, from First to sixth avenue.
The clerk will receive bids until April
26, for 500 feet of 21a-inch cotton hose.
The clerk will call for bids until April
10, for the building of bridge in South
Aberdeen, and for the erection of the
city hospital.
Bids will be received for three months
supplies Of pipe and other material for
the water department, until May II.
Bids are wanted for the building of
sidewalks on the north side of Hume
street, between F and Broadway.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-21
The Great Dismal Swamp

OF Virginia is breeding ground of
Malaria germs. So is low, wet or marshy
ground everywhere. These germs cause
weakness, chills and fever, aches in the
bones and muscles, and may induce dam
gerous maladies. But Electric Bitters
never fail to destroy them and cure
malarial troubles. They will surely pre-
vent typhoid. ave tried many remedies
for Malaria and Stomach and Liver
troubles" writes John Charleston, of
Byesville, o., "but never found anything
as good as Electric Bitters." Try them.
Only soc. smits Drug Co. guarantee
satisfaction.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-21
MONTESANO

Oscar Moak, of Montesano this week
commenced a term of school at Grass
treek, near Hoquiam.
Cash fees collected by county officers
last month were Clerk, s2si.l5 auditor,
sSo9.35; sheriff, S3s.75.
Montesano ladies are now developing
sheir muscles in athletic exercises under
direction OF Miss Quackenbush.
Mrs. Porter, who had been visiting her
son, Fred Porter, for several months,
returned to Aberdeen, Tuesday.
On May the auditor will offer to lease
ale following state land: Lot 6 OF sec.
l6-l6-ll, consisting of 2Osi acres.
A marriage license was issued this
week by the auditor to Thos. X. Stewart
And Lucy 7. Howell, of Hoquiam.
Leonard Hall and Perry Keller have
aeen released from quarantine and small.
aox in Montesano is thing OF the past.
Rev. W. f. Thompson is making a
strong effort to secure the annual confer
snce OF the NJ. E. church at Montesano
this year.
On May II the county auditor will
stfer for sale timber on the following
rhool land; Nw1 OF swL sec. s6-l9-9,
appraised at 1924.
W. II. Bush was called to Seattle,
Wednesday, by a telegram stating that
lis brother-in-law, Fred Phelon, was
Tot expected to live.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-21
For Sale.

TOT y3G.
A splendid opportunity for anyone
wanting to engage in the hog business in
the city limits Of Aberdeen, the metro
polls Of Grays Harbor. Owing to other
business demanding my attention, l will
sell the following, very cheap if taken
soon: Five lots 5Oxl30 feet each, 26 hogs
of which ~ are sows, 8 of whom will
soon have p gs. These sows are fine
stock and some of them have been val.
ued by experts at $75 each. A horse and
wagon with which enough swill can be
gathered to feed the hogs; cows Hoi.
estien yearling, both will be fresh in
August. About 60 old hens and rs
young chickens, all necessary nipple
mentc, etc.
some of the hogs are ready for Market,
and will weight from $50 to 400 lbs.
Good road to he place, and fine water
accommodations. For further partlcu-
lars call on, or address E. Turati, Aber-
deem, Wash, Box 636. 30-8t