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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
A GREAT CONCESSION.
Seattle Man and Russian Count Given Extensive
Mining privileges in Siberia.

Seattle, April 4.-One of the greatest
mining and trading concessions of record
has just been given to John Rosene, of
this city, and Col. Wonlarlarsky, of St..
Petersburg. Associated with them are
Rosepe's associates in the Northwestern
Commercial Company, of which he is
president, and certain noblemen and
capitalists in this country and Europe.
The grant comes from Russia. 1t is for
Siberian territory. The final papers
were signed Wednesday at st. Peters
burg. A cablegram to this effect was
received yesterday morning by Mr. Ro-
sene. The concession appears in the
name of Mr.. Rosene and Col. Wonlar-
larsky. 1t comprises for gold mining
and trading purposes an area lying be-
yond Boring sea and the strait greater in
extent than three average sized states
of the American Union.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
WASHINGTON STATE NEWS.

At Everett Thaw Rollins was blown
about 40 feet in the air, sustaining q
broken wrist and general bruises, while
attempting to thaw out some sticks Of
blasting powder.
County Attorney w. w. Sparks has
been appointed receiver of the Vancouver
Building 4 Loan Association. The con.
Germ is being wound up. The liabilities
are in excess of the assets.
Mrs. Emma d Wheatley, former city
librarian at Spokane, has begun suit to
compel the new librarian, Mrs. Estella
Deffenbaugh, to restore the office to her.
Mrs. Wheatley claims Mayor Byrne and
and City Comptroller Daggett, who voted
to remove her from office, are not now,
and never have been members Of the
library commission. Il
The new brickyard at Kent, belonging
to Doyle Il Miller, is now employing over
forty men. The force will be increased
to eighty men in a month or SO.
William Shea, a former resident of
South Park, Seattle, died on Sunday, at
St. Mary's hospital, Dawson, of pneu-
monia. The burial will take place in
the city where he died.
A heavy rainstorm visited the Walla
Walla section of the state Thursday
night, thoroughly drenching the soil to
a depth of two or three inches. 1t will
result in great benefit to fruit and crops.
The first piles have been driven from
the South Seattle side of the line for the
trestle of the Seattle Tacoma Interurban
railW The trestle is about three
miles long. For most of the distance 1t
will run directly over the Northern Pa
cific line, at an elevation of 20 feet.
According to the Simikameen Star,
platinum in paying quantities has been
discovered ON the Diamond B. claim,
near Princeton, and at the Olympia
mine on Kennedy mountain.
Mrs. William Bishop, wife OF we'll
known Jefferson county pioneer. died at
Port Townsend, Tuesday, after an illness
of some months. She was 60 years of
age and native of Scotland. She came
to Puget Sound IS years ago. 3
Bird S. Coler, former comptroller of
New York, has practically concluded the
sale OF the Fernwell block, at Spokane,
to G. d. Bibhins, Spokane capitalist,
tor $l3O.OOO.
The Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co.
lately purchased about $4,000 worth Of
new machinery, and will double the
capacity of the plant at Kent during the
coming summer.
The Seattle Young Mems Christian
Association won the championship at
the third annual Western indoor athletic
II - L.
The score was 80 to 81 in favor of the Y.
M. G. A. as against the university OF
Washington.
The National Packing Company, OF
Port Angeles has passed into the possess
stop of G. j. Farmer, q recent arrival
from Howard. S. D. The purchase was
made from the First National bank, of
Seattle, which owned the plant under
foreclosure proceedings when the salmon
trust went to pieces. 2
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
THE ALASKA LINE
STATE DEPARTMENT WALKED UP
BY REPORTS
To the Effect That Canadian Surveyors Have
Been Destroying Old Russian Boundary
Monuments - Information Regarded n
Authentic and will Be Investigated With.
out Delay.

Seattle, April ga Washington spe.
cial to the Post-Intelligencer says:
sensational developments have APP
peared in the Alaska boundary contro.
versy, which may have an important
bearing OH the relations between the
United States and Great Britain. Hav-
ing received information that monu-
ment erected by the Russians years ago
to mark the boundary between Alaska
and the British possessions has been de-
stroyed by Canadian surveying expe-
dition, the state department has appoint
ed committe, by direction of the presj.
dent, to visit the scene OF the disputed
boundary for the purpose Of investigat-
ing the alleged lawless act. The COM
mittee consists of Capt. Wilde p. Rich
ardson, of the Eighth infantry, now at
Vancouver barracks, and Lieut.. George
Thornton Emmons, United States navy,
of natural history, New York city.
This latest report came from source
which is regarded as most authentic.
The department has not been disposed
to pay attention to the recent utterances
district, and it is specifically stated that
Vic pIOpDrCu iANCoUlkdtlOu 10 CdusCu ny
information of far different character
The report states that Richard Frasier,
a civil engineer employed by the Cana
dian government, destroyed at least one
of the ancient monument established by
the Russians during their proprietorship
in Alaska, as indicating the international
boundary. The report is accompanied
by particulars which have never been
published, and which Secretary Hay de-
clined to divulge.
The state department, on account
of information sought from various
sources, fully believes that the Canadians
have acted in lawless and high.handed
manner in the region of our boundary.
The officials are alarmed by the report of
the destruction OF Russian monuments,
for the important reason that the weight
OF the whole case of the United States in
the boundary dispute rests on the evil
dence to be had from the old Russian
relics and records.
Both members of the newly appointed
committee have had Experience in Alaska
and Lieut.. Emmons, especially, has made
a profound study of the boundary mat
ter. He has spent much time in South.
eastern Alaska, and is thoroughly famil-
lar with the territory disputed by the
Canadians. He once made canoe trip
of several thusand miles in Alaska, his
only companions being Indians. The
natives are extremely fond of him, and
he counts on them for assistance.
The two officers will start for Skagway
as soon as Lieut.. Emmons can reach
Seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
BOARD ELECTS OFFICERS.
Regents Of Agricultural College in Annual
Session.

Pullman, April s. The board of re.
gents of the Washington agricultural
college held its annual meeting here and
elected officers for the following year
NJ. d. Grow, of Spokane, was elected
president; H. W. Garfield, of Colfax
vice president, and j. W. Stearns, OF
Pullman, was reelected treasurer. The
board spent most of it's time wrestling
with the financial question and trying
to arrive at some conclusion as to how to
conduct the school without causing de-
fciency.
The board asked the last Legislature
for $50, 900 for current expenses and got
but $4,000. 1t is found this will be in.
sufficient to carry the school through.
No definite conclusion was reached, but
it looks like deficiency will be created.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
HAS NO STRONG PULL.
Abner Mckinley Thinks His Influence With
ConSressmeR Is Limited.

Washington, D. c., April 4.-Abner
Mckinley, the brother of the late presi-
dent, was the first witness before the
special house committee now investigat.
ing the charge of bribery in connection
with the purchase of the Danish West
Indies. Capt. Christmas in his "secret''
report referred to the witness as one of
those connected with him in the scheme
to further such purchase.
Mr.. Mckinley testified that he had no
contract or understanding of any kind
with Christmas and denied that he had
ever brought the matter to the attention
of the president. AS to Representative
Gardner, of New Jersey, who was also
mentioned in the report, Mr.. Mckinley
denied any and all connection with him.
Regarding Richard Evans, who was
mentioned in the report as representing
Gardner, he stated that he saw him but
once.
The witness said that Evans once asked
him whether he thought the United
States would buy the Danish West In
dies and that he replied that, judging
from the newspapers, nothing would be-
done.
Mr.. Mckinley said the sum total of
his connection with Christmas was in
having been introduced to the man, hav.
ing discussed in a desultory way the pro-
posed island purchase and having met
him socially at one or two receptions,
He said he had never discussed the pur-
chase of the islands with the president
except once or twice when the matter
was up, and then informally. He char
acterized as absurd the idea that he had
any influence with legislators or that he
was able to give any pointers to any one
having legislative projects in view, even
if he 80 desired
"In fact" said the witness, 81 was not
in position, even if l could have made
for myself million by the transaction,
to further any scheme. l never had
contrary to statements have seen pub
lished-a strong pull"
Col. w. G. Brown, whose name was
associated with McKinley's, also made
complete denial.
Danish Denial
Copenhagen, April At is officially
announced that the Danish ministry has
had no dealings with Capt. Christmas.
The premier, although Christmas called,
refused to see him or receive the report
of his unauthorized negotiations for the
sale of the Danish West Indies.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
HilI.Beard Wedding

St. Paul, April Sat noon at the res
idence on Summit avenue, occurred the
wedding of Miss Ruth Hill, daughter of
President J. J. Hill of the Great North
ern railway and Northern Securities
Company, and Arson McCook Beard, an
attorney of New York City. Only 100
guests were invited.
Mgr. Anatole Oster, who officiated at
the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. James j.
Hill, was an honored guest, but the cere-
mony was performed by Archbishop
John Ireland.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Many Rumors Rife.

New York, April 5.-There are many
rumors regarding the peace negotiations
but there.is little wheat among the chaff,
says the London correspondent of the
Tribune. Possibly Premier Kuyper has
sougt to interest the German emperor
in the Boer cause, but presumably has
not succeeded in doing so. There is the
usual activity among the Boer agents Oh
the continent, and while they are over
acting their parts they are not without
influence. Mr.. Steyn is for the moment
the most important man.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
WOULD LET ISLANDS GO.
Minority Report on the Philippines Bill is
Made In the House,

Washington, D. c., April 1.-The
Philippine civil government bill was
favorably reported by the senate Philip
pines committee. A minority report
was also presented.
The latter proposes to substitute bill
declaring that the United States relin-
quishes all claim Of sovereignty to the
title of the Philippines. Tho bill alss
provides for the occupation of tho islands
until all peace treaty obligations are
carried out, until peace has been tho,
oughly abolished and an election held
for the adoption OF a constitution for the
archipelago
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
New Washindton Coal Find.

Palmer, Wash, April 4.-Much inter-
est is taken here in the new coal and fire
clay discoveries. Patrick Gibbons, SUI
perintendent of the Occidental Coal
Mining Company, has discovered four
new veins OF coal of superior quality and
in quantities exceeding anything hereto
fore found in this part of the state. He
has also uncovered bed of fire clay that
is a surprise both as to quality and guam
tity. Preparations are being made to
develop both the coal and clay mines on
an extensive scale.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
NEWS OF. THE DAY
ITEMS FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF
THE WORLD
Outside the State OF Washinston-Rssume Of
the Less Important. Though Not Less
Interesting. Happenings Of ths Past Week.
In q Condensed, But Comprehensive.
Form.

Clinton Dotson was hanged at Deer
Lodge, Mont, Friday for killing his
father. He confessed on the scaffold.
The Pacific Wireless Telegraph and
Telephone Company has decided to To-
cate its first station on the Pacific coast
at Los Angeles.
Women of the New York Legislative
League will, it is announced, send a
memorial to King Edward, praying that
on the occasion of his coronation he will
pardon Mrs. Florence Maybrick.
Twenty.eight Russian carriage horses,
of the Orloff breed, have just been
brought to New York. 1t is said to be
the first importation of Russian heavy
harness horses ever seen in the United
States.
Gilbert Parker, who is dramatizing his
novel. "The Right of Way" has sold the
American rights to Charles Frohman.
Lyman Gage, former secretary of the
treasury, has been elected president of
the United States Trust Company of New
York.
Judge Lousin's house, on the Flathead
reservation, Montana, was entered by
burglars while the family were absent at
Mission. Over $500 was secured by the
robbers. b
The sundry civil appropriation bill has
passed the house.
The president has nominated w. L..
Montague for postmaster at San Fran
cisco.
Spencer B. Adams, of North Carolina,
has declined appointment as district at
torney for the Nome district.
One hundred and eleven cases of
cholera have been reported, and 70 deaths
from the disease have occurred at Manila.
Twenty-eight members of the fresh
men and sophomore classes of the UNI
versity of Kansas were suspended for 80
days for participating in the recent con-
test over class colors.
A commission consisting of three
officials each from the postoffice depart
ment and the treasury department will
meet within few days to consider the
subject of the establishment of postal
currency. 4
The Alaskan Fishing and Packing Com
+ pany, capital 81 600, 600, to deal in fish,
has been incorporated in New Jersey.
Mayor David Rose (Dem.) has been
elected mayor of Milwaukee for the third
term, by a majority of over 1000.
The National Woman's Relief Corps
home, at Madison, Ohio, is to be turned
over to the state of Ohio.
1t is announced that C. F. Kenerstrum,
of Des Moines, Ia, will be appointed
worlds fair commissioner to Norway
ana Sweden.
The Korean home office is negotiating
for the service of four Russian experts to
instruct the natives of Korea in various
branches Of industry.
William Williams, of New York, has
been rendered and has accepted the posi-
ton of commissioner of immigration of
New York. He will succeed Thomas
Fitchie.
An offer of Is, ON, 600 has been made
Dy an European syndicate for the site of
St. Pauls church parish house and GEM
etery, at Broadway and Fulton streets,
New York. 5
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07

Spokane, April An response to a
petition urging legislation that will pro-
vide for the election of United States
senators by direct vote, A. w. Holland
has received letter from Senator Geo.
Turner, saying: "Not only will l vote
for such measure, but will work for it
as well. l would be pleased to have you
inform any of the signers you may see
just where am to be found in the mat
ter
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Hold Carriera Strike.

Portland, Or, April 2.-The hod car
riers of Portland went on strike yester-
day in obedience to orders from their
union. Bricklayers and plasterers are
therefore compelled to lay off for lack Of
material. The hod carriers demanded
$3.50 a day for mixers and SO for wheel
ers. They have been receiving s. and
$3.50 respectively, day of nine hours.
About 300 men are affected by the strike.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
MOODY OUT OF 1T.
}. N. williamson Nominated for Congress by
the Portland Convention,

Portland, Or, April 3.-The nomina-
ton of J. N. Williamson was made unan.
nous by the congressional convention
here. No other name was placed before
the convention. AS was expected the
friends Of NJ. A. Moody gave up the fight
before it came to a test OF strength.
While Moody's name was not presented
as that OF candidate, E. l.. Smith, OF
Wasco, merely paid tribute to his abil-
ity as a legislator at Washington,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Union 10 Furnish Men.

Butte, Mont, April Am adjustment
of the trouble where p striking hosting
engineers of the Amalgamated mines
caused the suspension of nine mining
properties and threw about 1000 men
out of employment, is believed to have
been reached. The engineers union has
disapproved Of the action OF the hosting
engineers in walking out and violating
an agreement with the company, and has
agreed to furnish new men to take the
place of the strikers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Merger Bill Passed.

Des Moines. Ia, April 5.-The senate
passed the House Bard merger bill with
but five dissenting votes. 1t authorizes
buy, own and control stock and securities
of other roads in all other states. An
amendment was added prohibiting Il EN-
from acquiring stock or property of COM
peting lines in such other states.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
WANT A PLACE TO LIVE.
Boers Are Looking For New Homes in South
America.

Buenos Ayres, April 4.-Col. Ricchiar-
di, formerly an officer in the foreign
corps of the Boer army, and former Field
Cornet Baumann, have just returned
from the southern part of Argentina.
They say they have found splendid
land for stock breeding purposes in the
Inchudut territory. They will petition
the government for the privilege of es-
tablishing Boer colonies.
Three Boer families are already here.
Others from Portugal are expected to
come if grants of land can be obtained
from the Argentine government.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
FIFTY BRITISH KILLED.
Troop Train Wrecked Near Barberton, With
Disastrous Results.

London, April 2.-The war Office yes
terday published list of 80 British SOL
diers killed and 40 wounded" in rail-
way accident near Barberton, Eastern
Transvaal, on March 30.
No particulars OF the wreck are given
in the dispatch, which is very brief, the
only statement in addition to the above
being that official details are expected at
any time. The war Office is inclined to
believe from the use of the word "wound-
ed" instead of injured, that the wreck
was caused by Beers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Puget Sound Presbytery Adjourns.

Port Townsend, April 4.-The Puget
Sound presbytery, which has been in
session here the past two days, adjourned
at 10 p. m, after transacting considera-
bic important business. New officers
were elected as follows: Moderator, Rev.
W. j. Bone. of Wenatchee; reporting
clerk, Rev. James l.. Mckinney, of An
acortes; recording clerk, Rev. j. A
Laurie, of Fairhaven.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
FoxhaII Keene Injured.

London, April 5.-Foxhall Keene, the
American sportsman, was riding with
the Querne hounds at Borough hill, Mel
ton Mowbray, yesterday, when his horse
fell at the first fence and rolled over him.
Mr.. Keene, who was unconscious for a
considerable time, recovered sufficiently
to be removed to Dandy Hall, the resi-
dence OF the master of the fOxhounds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Editor Rosewater Arrested.

Omaha, April 4.-Editor Rosewater of
the Omaha Bee, was arrested this morn
ing on the charge of violating the cor
rupt-practice law. The charge is that
he spent money to secure the election of
legislators who favored his senatorial
candidacy q year and half ago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
WILL OF CECIL RHODES.
L Provides Among Other Things for Large
Number of SCHOLARSHIPS,


London, April 1.-The will of Cecil
Rhodes provides for the establishment
of colonial scholarships as previously
announced and two American scholar.
ships to each of the present states and
territories of the United States.
The will of Mr.. Rhodes also provides
for five scholarships for students of Ger
man birth at Oxford to be nominated by
Emperor William, and commenting on
the bequest. Mr.. Rhodes. in a codicil
telegraphed from South Africa, said:
"For a good understanding between
England, Germany and the United States
will secure the peace of the world, and
educational relations form the strongest
tie"
The will leaves the bulk OF the property
to the brothers of Mr.. Rhodes and their
sons.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
TaImage's Condition Serious.

Washington, April 4.-Dr. G. L. Agru.
dei, the physician in attendance on Rev.
T: Dewitt Talmage, said last night that
while he was exceedingly anxious, he is
not entirely without hope that his pa
tient will recover.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
papers Served on Hill.

st. Paul, April 4.-The state has begun
ACTION in the Minnesota courts against the
Northern Securities Company. The COM
plant was served on Presiden. Hill this
afternoon. The case is the same as that in
which the United States supreme court
refused to assume jurisdiction.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
WRECkAGE AT FlATTERY
Nesh Bay Indians Report Beach strswn South
Of the Cape.

Post Townsend, April 4.-Neah Bay
Indians, returning from the coast south
of Cape Flattery, report the beach
strewn in places with large amount Of
wreckage, consisting of pieces of boats,
oars, spars and rigging from vessels.
They say that since their recollection
they never saw such large amount OF
wreckage. At Quillayute, in pile OF
wreckage, life buoy was found with the
name "Matteawan" on it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Ordered to Strike.

Altoona, Pa, April ga strike has
been ordered which will throw out all
men Of the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal
Co.'S mines, numbering 10000 miners.
The strikers are supported by the United
Mine Workers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
C0nvicts Ride In Special Car.

Seattle, April with % convicts
the three sheriffs of King. Snohomish
and Whatcom counties left for Walla
Walla in special car last evening.
The list includes IA from this county.
Sheriff Cudihee and couple ofdeputies
had charge of these.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
2602 in the Steerase.

New York, April 2.-The steamer Ba-
tavia from Bremen has arrived with 1852
steerage passengers, said to be the great
est number ever brought by one vessel.
fairly well-to-do. They will colonize in
the Middle West and Northwest.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Chicago Election.

Chicago, April 3.-The election Of
aldermen in this city resulted in a stand
off between the Republicans and Demo-
Gratis, each gaining one alderman from
the ranks of the Independents. The new
council will consist of 80 Republicans,
80 Democrats and one Independent.
"Bath-House" John Coughlin won over
David Frank, the wide-open policy ele-
ment having a big majority.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-04-07
Sheridan to Be Brisadier.

Washington. d. c., April 3.-The pres
ident has decided to nominate Col.
Michael Sheridan of the adjutant gen.
erals department to be brigadier gem
eral. Sheridan is a brother Of the late
Phil Sheridan.