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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
BIG CATTLE RANCH.
Tract Embracing Millions of Acres
Purchased on Mexican Border.

Salt Lake, Nov. 2S.-The purchase of
millions of acres of Mexican territory
along the border of the United States
for the purpose of creating one of the
largest cattle raising ranches in the
world, is the result of recent negotia-
lions of American capitalists, with Utah
men as principals. The Utahans in
volved in the transaction are, j. D.
Wood, W. S. Mccormick, j. F. Hagen
barth, Fl. G. Wood and Josiah Barnett.
Aesocaited with them is O. N. Stafford,
a banker and capitalist of Cleveland.
The purchased land comprises nearly
1000 square miles of territory and ex-
tends along the border for 159 miles
from point l6 miles west OF Ell Paso,
Tex. The purchase involves an initial
expenditure of about $40 J, 100000. 1t is
tho intention of the promoters of the
enterprise to make this Mexican ranch
breeding ground for cattle and for this
purpose they will place from 800 to
10000 COWS upon the land the coming
season.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
NO SETTLEMENT
OPERATORS REFUSE TO CONTINUE
NEGOTIATIONS
Settlement Of the Strike Goes Back
to the Commission Appointed by
the President...Break Said to
Have Been Caused by Independ-
ent Operators.

Washington, Nov. 25.-All prospects
for an understanding between the
United Mine Workers and the opera
tors, outside the anthracite coal strike
commission, came to sudden termina-
ten late this afternoon through the re-
ceipt of a dispatch to Wayne Mac
Veagh, representing the Pennsylvania
Coal Company and the Hillside Coal 4
Iron Company, notifying him that at a
meeting of the anthracite coal road
men in New York today that it had
to Mr.. Mitchell and his associates,
which had been suggested for Friday
next. The announcement, coming as 1t
did after an all-day conference in this
city between Mr.. MacVeagh and Mr..
Mitchell and his associates, attended
part of the time by Carroll d. Wright.
in an ,endeavor to adjust some details
of the proposed agreement between the
operators and the miners, completely
surprised every one here. From re-
liable source it is learned that the
proposition that the operators meet Mr..
Mitchell on Friday next was made at
the instance of Mr.. MacVeagh, who
was no less surprised than Mr.. Mitchell
himself at the turn affairs took today.
From statements made by Mr.. barrow
early in the day the impression had
spread that complete agreement would
be affected at today's conference, but
when the meeting broke up Mr.. barrow
read to the newspaper men in the cor
ridor outside his room, in Wlllard's
hotel, statement which made it clear
that no conference was likely. The
statement was as follows:
1.-THE conference today was simply a
continuation of the conferences held at
Scranton, and with precisely the same
object-that of trying to reach basis
of hopeful discussion for an amicable
settlement. Mr.. MacVeagh has not
been in Scranton since Thursday. and
some matters have since developed as
to what further conferences might be
useful before either the operators or the
representatives of the miners approach.
ed the serious task of formulating a
different agreement for their sigma
lures"
Mr.. Mitchell, when shown the dis
patch from New York telling of the ac-
toin of the operators, simply smiled
and said that he had not asked for the
conference, but that when it was sug-
gested to him if it would be agreeable
to meet the operators he said it would.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
INDEPENDENT OPERATORS.
They Are Said to Have Broken on
Negotiations.


New York, Nov. 25.-A serious hitch
occurred today in the plans for a settle
ment of the coal controversy by confer
ence between the coal operators and
the miners union, and it is now almost
certain that the final adjustment of the
points at issued will be referred again
to the Gray commission.
At meeting between the presidents
OF the coal roads and large number OF
independent operators, a strong protest
was entered by the latter against treat
ing directly with the miners union.
An invitation to meet Mr.. Mitchell at
Washington on Friday was declined,
peremptorily. and it was agreed unan-
imously in the judgment of the opera
tors it was best, for the present, to go
on with the hearing before the commits.
sion.
A number of independent anthracite
coal operators were in session here to-
day, and, according to trustworthy re-
ports, President Baer, of the Jersey
Central railroad and Reading, was in
conference with them. H. l.. Fleming,
who is an official of the Anthracite
Operators Association, speaking for the
delegation, said that the independents
were not here to ask for better terms
from the coal roads, but that they did
want to know why the coal roads presi-
dents had not given them chance to
present their side to the arbitration COM
mission.
"The independents" Mr.. Fleming
added, "have stood shoulder to shoulder
with the coal roads operators, and their
treatment of us at this time is incom-
prehensible. We desire to appear be
fore the commission. and will show our
books, if necessary"
This afternoon c. d. Simpson,
representing the independent operators,
gave out statement addressed to
Messrs. Baer, Thomas, Truesdale, Oil
plant, Fowler and Walter, in which
they vigorously protest against the pro.
posed plan to settle the questions now
before the anthracite coal strike COM
mission, for the following reasons:
Reasons Set Forth.
First We believe that such set
Element at this time and upon the basis
suggested would forever establish the
power and perpetuate the injustice per
petrated by the United Mine Workers.
"Second-That such settlement would
be, in the eyes of the public, confess
sion that we have heretofore been guilty
of all the offenses charged against us by
the said mine workers.
"Third-That We have and believe
that you have such perfect and COM
plete defense to the allegations made
by the complaniants before the COM
mission that any money award the COM
mission would render would be far less
than the amount we understand that it
is proposed to concede, especially to the
miners and their laborers.
Fourth - That aside from any
money considerations, the commission,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
Appointed by President.

Washington, Nov. 26.-The president
has decided to appoint Ashley NJ.
Gould, United States district attorney
for the District of Columbia, as asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court of the
District of Columbia, to succeed the
late Justice Bradley. He has also de-
cide1 to appoint Francis NJ. Wright, of
Illinois, to the vacancy on the court of
claims caused by the death of Judge
Davis
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
seattle Gambling House Held I'm.

seattle. Nov. 26.-Charles Mullen's
gambling house, over the Bohemian
saloon, at the corner of Second avenue
anu merry street, was held up by
zone hlghwayman shortly after IL
O'Clock last night and $3.50 carried
away.
but TWO men, blackjack dealer and
stranger, who was playing at the
game were in the place when the rob-
pery was committed. The dealer was
compelled to hold up his hands while
the nervy bandit pocketed the bank
roll The police believe the lone PLAYER
was a confederate of the robber.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
Silver DemOnetized.

Bangkok, Siam. Nov. 2S.-The gold
standard scheme for Siam has become
law and the minis have been closed to
free coinage of silver If success at.
tends the new departure the profits
arising from the minting of ticals "a
Siamese silver coin worth so cents) will
be put aside as special gold reserve
fund for the purpose of establishing a
gold currency.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
Mr.. Cleveland to Preside.

Philadelphia, Nov. 26. - Grover
Cleveland has accepted an invitation to
preside at public meeting to be held
here on December IL, in the interests
of the Berean Manual Training and In
dustrial school for colored people. Mr..
Cleveland will make an address. Among
the other speakers will be Charles
Emory Smith, Col. A. X. Mcclure and
Booker T. Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
Proceeding Satisfactorily.

Washington, Nov. IS. - Minister
Quesada, OF Cuba, called at the White
House and informed the president that
he had received cablegram from the
Cuban government at Havana, inform
ing him that the reciprocity treaty ne
gotiations were proceeding satisfactory
ly. Minister Quesada also presented
COPY of his calegram to Secretary Hay
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
UNDER SEALED ORDERS.
British Cruiser Leaves, Presumably
For Venezuela.

Halifax, Nov. %. - The British
cruiser Charybdis sailed last night
under sealed orders. Though her des.
tination is unknown here, the general
impression prevailed that she is going
to Venezuela. Extra supplies were
rushed on board at short notice and
when steam was up the cruiser lett the
harbor. The warship was scheduled to
sail for Bermuda and join the fleet
there early in December.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
KabyleS in Arms

Madrid, Nov. 2S.-A special dispatch
here from Morocco, announces that the
Benidir kabyles have aagin taken up
arms and that they have surrounded
Tetuan and occupy all the approaches
to that place.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
ARREST NINE. LA BONTE.
Wanted at Butte in Connection With
Cayler Murder.

San Francisco, Nov. 26 madame La
Bonte, who is wanted at Butte, Mont,
IN connection with the murder of DR..
Cayler last October, has been arrested
here. At first she denied her identity,
but afterward admitted it. She refused
TO discuss her reasons for leaving Butte.
In an interview she stated that DR..
Cayler was killed as a result of the ac.
cldental discharge of his own pistol,
and that she merely INDUCED in a
friendly scuffle with him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
MATTER OF FORM
TREATY NOT NECESSARY TO BUILD
CANAL.
Such Is the Belief of Chairman of
Senate Committee on Foreign Re.
latiOns..-Believed Colombia Will
Try to Sell Canal Right to Some
One Else.

Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Gull
lom, chairman of the committee on
foreign relations. believes it is un-
necessary for the United States to me-
gotiate a treaty with the Colombian
government. in order to secure the right
to construct canal across the isthmus
of Panama. He believes, moreover.
that the poins has been reached where
this government is almost justified in
informing Colombia that we intend
building the canal in any event, either
with or without the consent of that
government.
Mr.. Cullom. together with other
leading members of the administration,
is thoroughly out of patience with the
attitude of the Colombian authorities.
He believes that Colombia has no
praiseworthy or even justifiahle motive
in obstructing the negotiation of a
treaty.
A leading member of the adninistra-
ton said, in almost SO many wo.ds,
that the United States would never
allow objections of the Colombian
government to prevent the United
States from constructing the waterway
by the Panama route. This is in line
with views expressed in these dis
patches several days ago.
Senator Cullom had long talk with
President Roosevelt about the canal
matter. 1t is suspected by the admin
istration that Colombia is planning to
sell the canal rights in 1904 either to
foreign government or to private par
ties. 1t is safe to say that the Wash
ton government will never permit this.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
TONS OF GOLD,
SiXty-Seven Million Dollars Handled
in Seattle Assay Office.

Seattle, Nov. 26.-The total amount
OF geld handled at the seattle ASSAY
office during the present season aggre-
gates $ll 900, 900. The greater portion
OF that amount was received since the
beginning of the present fiscal year, or
since July l..
The total amount of gold received
since the office was established on july
10, OF the present year, was $67 ,533,-
7O5.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
LAW Declared Valid.

indianapolis, Nov. 26.-The supreme
court has decided that the act of 1899,
by which employers are required to pay
wages every week and all assignments
of future wages are void is constitution
al and valid, at least as to the latter
provision.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
Delegate to Canada.

Rome, Nov. 2S.-Mgr. Sbarretti has
been appointed papal delegate to sue
coed Mgr. Falconio, who has been APP
pointed to Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-01
WILL GIVE UP HUNTER.
Son OF Guatemalan Minister Must
Stand Trial.

washington, Nov. 26.-The state de.
partment has waived all question OF
diplomatic immunity that would inter-
iere with the course of justice in the
case OF Godfrey Hunter, son of the
American minister to Guatemala, who
recently killed Fitzgerald. After the
array young Hunter took refuge in the
american legation. He will now be
surrendered to the Guatemala authori.
ties for trial.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11
Real Estate Transfers.

p. Maria Waters to Lee johnson
deed dated April Is, 1902; conveying
real estate. Date of record. Nav 10,
1902.
2. Thomas ii. Burwell. guardian.
ct ais, to Ebeu Richards: deed dated
May 20, 1902; conveying real estate
for purposes therein mentioned. Re
corded May 20, 1902.
3. f. NJ. Thompson and wife ia
Blackburn Smith, trustee for Mrs. y.
b. Chamberlin; deed dated May p.
1902; conveying real estate for pur.
poses therein mentioned. Recorded
May p, 1902.
4. Chas. Cooper and wife % r. VI.
Thompson; deed dated Nav -. 1902;
conveying real estate for purposes
therein mentioned Recorded Nav
%, 1902.
.. Thomas Thompson and Others
to James L. Thompson; deed dated
August Is, 1899; conveying real
estate. Date of record, May ~. 1902.
g. Cornelius Thompson and wife
to G. F. Mercer; deed dated April 30.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11
K. E. Byrd Badly Hurt.

Qnite sensation was caused in
Winchester on Saturday, when per-
sonal encounter took place between
Prosecuting Attorney r. T. Byrd and
Chief Of Police S. A. Seabright. Mr..
Byrd, it is stated, had gone to the
chiefs home to demand an explana-
ton of the latter's alleged discour-
teous conduct TO Mr.. Byrd in the
City Hall the day before. During
the trouble Mr.. Byrd received several
severe blows OH his head and had his
left arm fractured in two places.
His wounds were dressed by a sur
geon, and later he had a warrant
sworn out, charging Chief Seabright
with assault with intent TO kill. We
are glad to report Nr. Byrd is, at
last accounts, recovering rapidly
from his injuries.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11

Three Of oar contemporaries, the
Leesburg Mirror. the Strasburg News
and the Manassas Journal, each
closed volume Of their newspaper
existence last week. In doing this,
the Mirror passed its forty-seventb
milestone. The News became of age.
this being its twenty year; and
the Journal entered its eighth year.
All of these papers are fully repre-
sentative of what journalism is and
should be. All count for the better
ment Of Virginia. All are free from
demagoguy. All are clean, frank
and fearless. All are welcome visitors
to our office, and we read them closely
every week, to learn how to improve
ourselves by them. They are old in
the cause, and we are not too proud
to take a pointer here and there.
when We think it is to our advantage.
We wish them a continuation Of their
prosperity.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11
WASHINGTON LETTER.


From our Rc.uiar corre.r,,ac,,.
J,n.9 looa
The yir,n,l .i,,,...,.. ~ -...,...
/ ROOF anJ Gen.r., p..... ,,., ....
ter had spent lar.. Sunni. r.rtt..,...
chase of vines and io,.rs ., ,b.'
pense of the Go,erur.,t .,d a..,
Secretary Root had ..fs,r..4 Ga,
eral Wood I'D .>..,5 ,.o ILL.,.
year for huui. and other firms So
Entertainments" Will. itf..,i,. 81,
accordance with fb. aufo.r..i.. ..3
lextru,ugant methods off tba .l,.,....
tration. was somewhat .,,,.ir. ,.
the members of Conars,. .aI n.r
prove SO 20 the tax n,v.rs .t .b.
country. Secr,tar, Observation-Disclosures.
the payment of large SANS 20 D.......I
Gomez in order 20 purchase bisi.1..
euce with the larre cop.,irn.n...
which hc is SUPPOSED to ;-.5 .r..
Secretary of War has promised f9
render to Congress am itemized State.
ment Of General Woods expeu...
but there seems little Likelihood ID a
the General will be able 20 comu....
MS accounts before adjournment i'm
view of the effect which sncb osi.....
ment would be likely TO have on the
Fall elections. General Wood is
making his home and beadouarr.r.
on board the TRANSPORT &c Ksn,vb.. 50
which arrangement hot ouIy pro,-s
an economy TO the General bnt ,l.o
necessarily DELAYS the RENDERING IF
his accounts to the War Derarturent
aud consequently 10 Couor..s SEQ
rotary Root evidently believes thar
the public viii forget nil nboot the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11
"A Small Boy"

About this time of the year 1862. a
small hoy, who was a native of the
County OF Clarke. was going to school
in Warrcnlon, Va. his mollcr al ,hat
time being ir Middloburg. IA.
one Friday, our small BOY" esmeso
Mi0dlcburg,to see his mother. and star.
Ell 90 return on Saturday or sunday. TO
his school i'm Warrcnton. when De
reached The Plains. a station ON the
Manassas Gap railroad, he was arrested
Toy parry OF Federal soldiers. belong.
ing 70 a column of soldiers. marchinr
up the railroad under the command of
General Shields. of the L. :. Army.
These soldiers were then ON their wa,
10 the Valley OF Virginia. 10 intercent
General Stonewsll jackson. whom they
expected 20 return from his persuit of
Gen. y. 4. Banks The small Boy
was eNaminded by The Federal soldiers
and such things as they pleased, that he
had, they took from him, but. as he was
SO small, and So ignorant
they did not apparently consider ii nee
essary to take him with them. as pris-
oner of war, but turned his face toward
Middlcburg and let him 20
A. soon as the Federal soldiers were
out of sight our ~Smal Boy" rode
rapidly TO Middleburg, hunted up sol
dier friend, got him to get horse. and
TO ride rapidly to hunt up Stonewan
jackson, and give him The important
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11
Miss GOlds School Closes.

The closing exercises Of Miss
Colds and Miss MacDonald's School
are always noteworthy, showing as
they do, the result of we'll done
work. Not only are these exercises
of interest to the patrons, but to the
friends of the School as well, feeling
as they DO local pride in the sue
cess Of this school, which though so
young, is already making its mark
on the young people Of the commu-
nifty.
The medal offered by Mrs. Num-
to the scholar who should obtain the
highest standing,was awarded to Miss
Emily Mccormick, whose average for
the year IS 9S5 per cent.
a second medal was awarded to
Miss Elizabeth Campbell, her aver
aga being 90 per cent.
Certificates of distinction were
awarded to the following young lad
les, who have made 90 per cent or
more on daily Rotations, and exam
iuatious, on four or more studies:
Misses Bessie Whiting, jamie Han
sucker, Elvira Moore, Resale Taylor.
lilly Scheuer, Mary Lippitt, and
Ellen Lane Williams.
y prize was offered to the pupil
misspelling the fewest number of
words during the session. This was
won By Miss Mary Armistead Lip
pitt,who mas missed only one word on
daily recitatious.
The following names were placed
upon the permanent Roll Of Honor:
Misses jamie Hansucker, Annie Strib-
ling and Elyira Moore.
This is the fourth session that
Miss Annie Stribling has borne this
high honor. The address was deiv-
cred by the Rev. Edward Wall, and
was enjoyed by all, who were so for
tunate as to have been present. The
medals, certificates, and prizes were
presented by Rev. Julian Broaddus.
Miss Mable Parshall reciled most
delightfully."-.
On Thursday afternoon Miss Gold
and Miss Macdonald charmingly
entertained at garden party, the
pupils and their friends.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11


This week. we publish two valuable
contribution 90 Confederate history,
of strong local interest. because Of
the parties who figure therein. th,
locality Of the happenings dealt with,
and the fact that these narratives
have never been given 10 the public
before.
Judge Lee tells as about Mr. Alex
ander, and the valuable service be
rendered the Confederate Cause. Il
appears FROM this article by Judc,
Lee, that but for the valuable infor
nation rendered by Clarke county
boy, Stonewall Jackson would not
have been able 60 achieve his won
derful victories over the Federal
generals at Cross Keys aud Port Re-
public. These are the victories that
made all the world wonder. Thes,
are the victories that made the croa
English soldier. Lord Woisely. pro-
nounce Stonewall jackson the great
est military genius known 60 history
In the other narrative, 1Tr. i. s.
Blackburn. principal Of Potomac
Academy. Alexandria. Na.. an old
member Of the Clarke Cavalry. and
who, in conjunction with the lament
ed Capt. W. n. Mcdonald. wrot,
Blackburn & 3IcDouald's Southern
School History, tells MS Of thc cap
ture of John.Brown, as he heard il
from the lips of the officer, who made
that capture.
At the time tieut. Israel Green
gave this account Of his part In thi.
important historical event. be. 81
company with 1lr. Blackburn and
other gentlemen, were being enter
tanned by Dr. Cyrus Mccormick. OF
this county, who was then living at
"Coolspring," the old Mccormick
homestead.
Captain Green, with that modesty
which invariably characterizes
brave man, has refused to give d
written account Of this historical
event, and we gladly publish it in
our columns in the hope Of preserving
history, that would otherwise be lost
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-06-11
The Confederate Flag.

The following poem, composed bl
4 woman of the beloved Southland
was read at the memorial exercise.
at the old Chapel, May 81, by Com
'ade ). -. Griffith, and by unani
nous vote he was requested to h,y,
t published i'm Che COURIER.
Oniurl Our Southern banner
Ina lis latter and decay.
And lCt us gaze upon il
Each sad memorial day.
The day ON which we honor
our heroes brave and true.
Who bore that FLAG I'm conflict.
With those who wore the blue.
That flag uow worn and faded.
And So fondly laid away.
WAS orcc thc pride of loyal hearts
Who's, owners wore the grey.
The pride of our own Southland.
And OF each womau's heart.
Who gave ur cherished loved ones
In varto bear their part.
81, r..... l........... 40 .......f.-
cur couu;rv's darkest night.
That lac hae always guarded
Like precious jewels bright
Aen of gallant krighlhood
The braves, OF the brave
For IFS honor and defence.
Their liie blood freely gave
Tr., ,-,-, --5 S,-,r... f,,,-.~
.'-' W.T." care;
.... ","i'- "''- COURAGE
,' despair
| -'.. 'l '.A'r'
"', .. won .i' a.f.
over
-- ..'. a.t e.at in grey.
ID waved o'.r e-ou.w.u r..E-or
~n- 'i~ pil''-
And dropped iu olemn sadness
When ii.. -.ilart hero died
t..I ,.r..... t..........,...
',,
l'.IOII er Hrok,o.heatod.
N..r. .t.h.r. Edward I...