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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21
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IN THE POSTOFFICE

It will be recalled that under Charles
Emory Smiths administration OF the
postoffice department the daily news
papers of the country were unable to
find enough adjectises with which to
commend and extol the "reforms" that
h ad been inaugurated. Though congress
had declined to amend the postal laws
relating to the second class mailing
privilege, Postmaster General Smith,
through the medium of his assistant,
Madden, undertook to do that which
congress had declined to do. Various
publications were arbitrarily denied the
second class privilege-some deservedly
so, others without justification. The
department became law unto itself.
Its rulings were fearfully and wonder
fully made and were as chapgeable as
the skin OF healthy chameleon. How
ever, a g.eat many "snide" journals
we're barred from tie mails ard con-
siderable saving made to the depart
ment.
1t seems, however, that while the
Smith administration was busying itself
hunting down publications that it con-
sidered should be barred from the
second. class privilege, the department
was given over to gigantic frauds-frauds
that are now being uncovered and which
indicate wholesale corruption under the
reform" administration. Nor does it
appear that these frauds vere not known.
If reports from Washington are to be
credited the higher officials Of the depart
ment were aware of their existence and
suppressed efforts to investigate them.
1t is reported that Smith and Perry
Heath have been summoad to appear at
Washington and explain.
1t may be that Smith had no knowl-
edge of the frauds that are now being
exposed, but the Tact remains that they
had their inception during his admins.
tration and that it was while he was
working his wondrous "reforms" that
the rascally crew that looted the Cuban
postal revenues and that plundered right
and left at home was given free hand.
milwaukee, News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21

"Trustee" Baer in his testimony be-
fore the interstate commerce commission
showed very plai ly the existence of a
coal trust. In his testimony, Mr.. Baer
said that the effort was to reduce the
price of coal. But you have not sue.
ceeded in reducing the price to the con-
sumers," said one OF the attorneys
"No," replied Mr.. Baer, because you
and your friends have succeeded in rails
ing wages and putting up the cost OF
necessities SO that profits are less" This
shows very clearly that Mr.. Baer and his
associate "trustees" are determined not
to surrender any Of their immense
profits. When they are required to pay
higher wages they charge the extra ex.
pense up to the consumer and the con-
sumo; loots the bill.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21
EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION.

President Samuel Gompers, OF the
American Federation OF Labor, Is an
advocate of the organization OF employ
ers as we'll as of workmen. Speaking on
this topic to Washington, D. c. repor-
er last week Mr.. Gompers said.
employers will find it to their ad-
vantage to be organized, but not only
this. but TO deal with organized labor.
The movement to form unions among
among the business men will tend rather
to prevent conflict than to promote
troubles. The better the organization
on both sides the better it will be Tor
business. Organized employers will be
better able to understand the demand
of organized labor and to meet these
demands without friction.
"There has been much hot talk about
the increasing demands OF labor. My
experience has taught me not to be an
alarmist and am not alarmed over this
particular situation in general. So long
as human nature is as it is there will be
manifestations of discomfort both from
laborers and from employers. But l be-
lieve that every day is making for bet
ter conditions. We hear more of labor
troubles now than we did years ago, but
we must not Judge too hastily from this
that aborers are any more widely discon.
tented or that they are unreasonable
When an industrial dispute occurs in oul
time it involves SO much that it must at
tract attention. But every dispute is al
influence toward better condition Of
things in the future"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21

The Cleveland boom for the presidency
is sinking fast. 1t began few days ago
with a startling rattle debang in the
editorial columns Of the plutocratic press,
but there is little of it now except an
occasional echo from some spoils. hungry
boiler plate paper of the country side.
The literary bureau has about exhausted
its energies, and tie popular uprising"
for "four years more of Grover" has
slumped into a painful down sitting
away back"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Aberdeen Plans for the Greatest Celebration
Ever Held on Grays harbor.


A Fourth of July meeting was held in
the city council chamber, Tuesday even
ing, after that of the chamber of com.
merce. N. G. Kaufman, chairman OF
the soliciting committee, reported 5000
subscribed, and but few of the citizens
had yet been waited upon, and he had
no doubt that s 1000 could be raised with
which to hold celebration that would
reflect credit on the city, as we'll as
amply provide for the entertainment OF
our visitors.
The committee was directed to finish
the canvas and report next Monday
evening, and, on motion, the following
committees were appointed:
Executive and Finance Committee
Ernest Bloch, Ed. Dolan, VIM. Griggs,
S. X. Bowes, N. &. kaufman and J. Il.
Evans.
Decorations-J. II. Fuller, chairman
George Wolff, Charles Koehler, Colonel
Toklas and Charles Veysey.
Parade-Col. M. r. Sherwood chair.
man; DR.. Paul Smits, Colonel Fox, Jno.
Gronow, w. G. Lloyd and =. M. Peter
son.
sports-Dr. Seth G. Make. chairman
DR.. Paul Smits, r &. iiilts, James
Bowes, Ed. Dolan, William Anste and
John Gronow.
Adverti>ing--Jno. j. Carney, chair.
man; VIM. Irvine and II. ID. Crawford
Transportation-A. p. Stockwell chair.
man; NJ. l.. Harrison and G. II. Phelps
Exercises-E. b. Benn, chairman
Professor Harris and Rev. Charles
McDermoth.
Reception-W. b. Mack, chairman
Grove Antrim and j. II. Leitch.
Music-Fred Redinger, chairman; DR.
N. d. Coons and Alex Gylfe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21

stops the Cough aud Works or the
Cold.
Laxati"e Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day No Cure No Pay.
Price, - cents
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21
GREATLY ALARMED
BY Persistent Cough, but Perma.
nently Cured by Chamberlain
Coueh Remedy

Mr.. II. p. Burbage, student at law,
in Greenville, S. c., had been troubled
for four or five years with continuous
cough which he says, greatly alar~ed
me. causing me to fear that l was in the
first stage of consumption" Mr.. Bur-
bage, having seen Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy advertised, concluded to try it.
Now read what he says of it: 81 soon
felt remarkable change and after using
two bottles of the twenty five cent Sis,
was permanently cared" Sold by All
Druggists.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21

Take the Best. The SemiWee- "
Herald, s1.5c a year in advance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21

Take the Best. The Semi-Weekly
Herald, $3.50 a year in advance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21

Entered at the POST office at Aberdeen, wash,
q second class mali matter
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21
Advertised Letters.

Following letters remain uncalled for
II the Aberdeen postoftice for the week
ending May 10, 1908.
Arts, Lambert Allen, ID
Bloomquist, Charley Carlson, Lima
English, J RS Hopkins, Albert
Jordan, T NJ Lammey, Ernest
Morrison, q l. Newcomb, H II
Price, Jack Seidell, Ira
Swanson, William Utterback, Duglass
Wallace, John.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say Advertised"
Il. p. CAMPBELL, =. NJ.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-21

We want every lady in Aberdeen
and vicinity to write to US for our
Catalogue z. II Is free. We guaran.
tee that those contemplating buying
furniture or stoves will be interested.
STANDARD FURNITURE CO.,
Mail Order Dept. Seattle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Deigbborbood Deus.
Interesting Items Of News Cleaned
From the Press OF Neighboring Counties

Fire destroyed the wholesale mil
linery stock of Lyman Bros. at Cedar
Rapids Thursday night The loss is
$85, 900, with about half that amount
of insurance.
In the recent contest of the National
Creamery Butter Makers Association,
the record made by Mr.. S. Peterson
of the Humphrey creamery of New
Hampton gives him a high place in
the roll of honor. He stood fourth in
the United States and first in Iowa,
having percentage Of 94.50. The
winner was Sundergaard of Minnesota
with rs per cent, the second Sollie
of Minnesota with SO. O6 and the third
KEELING of Wisconsin with per CEN
age of 9i.9l.
There are more Kimbail Pianos
and Organs sold by US than all the
other dealers together sell. Honest
made instruments at honest prices does
it. Tarvestad. 500
A pretty rosy checked girl from near
Clarion entered one of the department
stores at Des Moines last week. 1t was
the bargain day, and the crowd was
greater than usual. She had wandered
about from floor to floor little be-
wildered at the establishment. the
largest she had ever seen. Seeing her
a floor walker approached and said :" Is
any body waiting OH your" eyes sir. "
saia the girl, blushing to the roots of
her flaxen hair, "he's outside; he
| wouldn come in. "
Christmas goods of all kinds. The
Button.
Forty pianos, forty. More than
forty of the famous Kim5sll Pianos
have been sold and placed in the best
homes in DEBORAH and vicinity in the
year 1908. J. @. Harvested. factory
representative. 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
TOWNS FIGHT OVER RATES.

According to the statements made
before the state railway commissioners
Friday, Dubuque, Davenport. Clinton,
Burlington, ana other river towns are
perfecting scheme which, if success
full, will give them a corner OH the
jobbing business of Iowa. Represen-
tatives of Warfield, Howell, Pratt &
Co., and several other Des Moines
firms preferred the charges. They
alleged the towns are endeavoring tC
secure revision of the Iowa freight
rates, making a cheaper rate OH Ions
hauls than on short hauls. At present
they get benefit over the Jobbers oil
other Iowa towns in that they pay the
eastern tariff on shipments from the
east, by being considered inside the
line where the Missouri river tariff i,
in effect. This, coupled with the
advantage the long haul tariff which
they are endeavoring to secure, woul,
prove serious handicap to Des Moines
Waterloo, Ottumwa. aud other centra
Iowa jobbing points. The railway
commissioners met to revise the low,
rates. and promised to consider the OBJ
lection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
FIRE AT McGREGOR.

McGregor lost its newest and best
business block by fire last week, the
Bergman opera house building being
destroyed and the widely known firm
of Kramer Bros, who occupied the
double storeroom beneath with their
clothing and dry goods stores, was
also burned out. The adjacent bust
ness blocks were threatened, and the
North McGregor and Prairie du Chen
departments were called upon for as
sistance, which was rendered. The
fire was confined to the opera house
block. The building. which was
erected at cost of 1000, was prac-
tically destroyed, and but little or
nothing was saved from the large
stocks in the Kramer Bros. stores,
valued at $50, 200 more. Insurance to
about two thirds in value was carried
on both the building and contents by
the owners.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
NEW SYSTEM OF TELEPHONY.

o. w. Rogers ran in from Chicago
Saturday night, returning Monday.
Mr.. Rogers, by his series of entertain.
ing and instructive articles in "Tele-
phony" is awakening new life among
the Independent telephone systems Of
the west. He assures us rnat as soon
as the ground thaws in the spring he
will begin the construction OF line
from West Union to Olermont. His
system includes cable of so to 100
small wires to be laid in conduits I'M
der the ground. connected to the Fall
Ter automatic switch board. operated
by current from his dynamo which
will also furnish lights over the same
wire attached to the telephone-all at
rates so low that stockholders will
have to content themselves with pro-
fit of but s per cent. West Union
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
DEER IN ALLAMAKEE.

Several weeks ago we published the
fact that a deer had been killed in
Cerro Gordo county and the dire re-
suits that followed, fine of $780,
This week we have an Allamakee
county deer hunt to tell. Last Fri
day Louie Hirth. living on Mays
Prairie ON the east line of French
Greek township, with his hounds and
a party OF friends started out on a
fox hunt. On the Gruber ridge in
Lansing township the dogs jumped a
deer and ran it within FIVE rods of one
of the party armed with a shot gun
loaded with No. 3 shot. He gave il
both barrels. knocking it down, bni
the animal jumped up and made of
as though unhurt. 1t made for the
Iowa river and the hunters watched il
swim down nearly to the sand cove,
when it climbed out on the north bank.
Next morning, Meier, living on the
old VIM. Coleman farm, about mile
and half absve the railroad bridge,
discovered it among his cattle in the
yard. On his approach it jumped the
fence and fled. 1t was next seen a,
Kean's switch, above Lansing, Sun
day. where it probably took to the
islands and we hope escaped. The
moral seems to be that a 500 fine
don't deter Iowa hunters from tryinl
to kill deer. -Waukon Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
PRIEST AT ALTAR STABBED.

A sensational scene was enacted at
Cascade in Dubuque county, Sunday.
While conducting vesper service
Father Roach, the resident pastor was
suddenly approached and stabbed in
the neck by young man named Mon
gene who as afterwards developed was
insane. The latter attempted to re-
peat the blow but was repealed by
Father Roach. His assailant fed but
was taken into custody later. For
tunately the wound inflicted will not
prove fatal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

The Odd Fellows of Cedar Falls
dedicated new and beautiful temple
on Dec. IL.
Gut glass at The Button.
1t is said that an electric line from
Minneapolis to Mason City is one of
the possibilities of next season.
What beautiful Christmas gift a
Kimball Piano or Organ would be.
Tarvestad. 500
A district Congregational church
meeting will be held at Monona Jan.
9Th aud 9Th. Rev. DR.. Willett is on
the program for a paper on "How to
Mobolize the Forces of the Church. {"
Special low prices on pianos and
organs for the holiday trade. Tarve-
stad. 5O-2
The town of Arlington is recovering
from its smallpox scourge. Promp:
quarantining of all suspected cases
and rigid adherence to the rules of
health have prevented what might
have become almost plague.
We have large line of second
hand stoves, in good condition, for
sale. l.. r. Morrison.
A slick life insurance man took
$1,000 out of Cedar Falls last week.
His scheme was the 20-payment life,
but he offered to throw off seven years
payment and his victims had no more
sense to believe that good insurance
could be sold that way.
Hundreds of homes are made hap
by every year with Kimoall Pianos.
Sweet in tone-quality the best
prices right. Tarvestad, pecorah. 5O-2
The corn canning factory at Waverly
has shipped out 60 carloads of canned
corn and has twenty more to ship.
The getting ready this corn for market
employed lot of labor in Waverly
besides giving many farmers $lS to %
an acre off their land.
One of the most decided successes
this season, is the broad shouldered
coat-a garment of rare elegance. and
of most stylish appearance. AL
our coats are made in this fashion an6
fit elegantly. Our prices are certain
ly the lowest and we guarantee every
garment we sell. Ben Bear.
Some evil disposed person killed 6
three year old heifer for Tom Harvey
who resides mile north of town. ont
day this week by splitting her bach
open with some sharp instrument
Tom says if he can find out who dit
the low-lived trick he will make
them hard to catch. -Guttenburl
Journal.
What is nicer for Christina
present than one of those nice musica
Instruments at the "Marsh Must,
House" Call in and look over ou
stock. 4S-3
r. w. Boyce, former schoolmat,
of the writer and formerly OF Fayette
is now occupying lucrative position
as sporting editor of the Seattle Times
He has just written comic opera en-
titled "The Vizier Of Swat" and l
has been set to music by his associate
James Sayre, dramatic editor Of tin
Times. The opera brought then
1000 cash and a substantial royalt.
for each performance. "Rob" wa
always a "rooter" for the Fayette bal
team on their trips here and is quit
we'll known in the city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

Hurry up, be quick, Chicago Daily
Tribune and Public Opinion both one
year, only So. 80. Ever hear anything
like it? You can get it only at Public
Opinion, and Its good only during
November and December.
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19
Life on the DiOmede Islands

rible people. Four natives were shot and killed in drunken Quarrels.
 "After had learned their language I found that 1 was the only stranger that had ever win tered there who had gotten away with his life
 "Shorty after I arrived there the whaler Alexander came in and sold the natives whiskey which was the cause of the first murders. One middle aged man shot and killed his son, and when soberng up killed himself The whalers as a rule, do not sell much whisky, but flour and molasses, of which the natives make hootch in a primitive way. The liquor thus brewed is tested by tire if it does not burn like alcohol it is not first class. This they will drink clear, without water; in my opinion, it would drive an elephant crazy, but have not tasted it as 1 am not drink ing man.
 'At first the natives were not inclined to be friendly. One morning arose early and started to bake some pancakes One of the natives got up, threw my cakes away and put the frying pan back in it's place. 1 ate the dough raw. passed the day away back in a corner of the dwelling place, with many thoughts of my former home and what would become of me before spring.
 ''The natives of these islands have a festival which lasts three or four weeks, beginning about December 1 each year, at which they dance and sing, while drums beat the medicine man being central figure. Presents are distributed to all present. Then the feast begins. It is mostly of meat. On the wall is hanging wooden mask, which represents their god. They take the meat before eating it and pass it the mouth of the mask and the meat is then blessed and ready for eating. After the meat, another dance, in which the young men join. The water is also blessed by sprnking the wooden mask with some of it. After this is done the wooden bowl containing it
 is passed around each taking drink care being taken that not a drop is spilled.
 "Last June the whaler Jeanette came to the
 island. The natives got whisky flour and molas- ses. Two little girls were bought by the captain for little flour and molasses They tried to es- cape over the bow of the steamer, making their way over the ice. They were forced to return. One of these children, however, can be seen now on the streets of Nome playing with others of her race. went to Teller when the ice broke, and do not know how she escaped"
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19
(Translated by J. T. Lindseth. )


 The following is the narrative of Alexander Malovarotf, young Russian who spent the win ter of 1902-0 on the Diomede islands. Malovarof speaks no English, his story having been trans lated by J. T. Lindseth It will be found of passing interest, inasmuch it depicts the life led by the natives, the hootch traffic and the de- baucheries, murder and rapine which follow it
 "In May, 1902, signed myself on contract to Mir Ivanotf, the representative of Russia in the Northeast Siberia Company. After working three months in Siberia for the company I con cluded to go to Alaska. In the summer it is easy to the strats but in the fall it is bad which 1 will hereby explain. 1 was living at East Cape when few natives came and told me that Cos sack wanted to me. This Cossack was dwell ing near the company's trading post, being eight or ten miles from East Cape. 1 started at once and got to the place by the dusk of the evening He told me that the steamer had not left yet, and if l wanted to get away should keep back where l could not be l asked for piece of bread but he refused I had not seen bread for two weeks, and had been living on raw seal meat. All he gave me pipe of tobacco, and then he told me to begone.
 "I started against the darkness and shortly after a storm came up lost my way and trav eled two nights and one day without single thing to eat. I finally reached Cape Serdge where found native village, and I got some raw reindeer meat, upon which meal l fell to sleep. When awoke I found that my boots were all gone to pieces, my toes stuck out and my feet were frozen. I extracted the frost with snow, but was afterwards forced to amputate the big toe of my left foot without assistance.
 "After six days started for East Cape. went with them, and there I found some Dio- mede natives with whom I left East Cape in the latter part of October. We reached the Diomedes in four or five hours Storms kept up continually and made it impossible for me to reach the Alaska shore. Therefore had to winter there. I landed first on the big island, and stayed there ten days I found that the natives were drunken lot, and I started for the Little Diomedes, but which peo- pie have better name, but they also ter