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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

Il never was much more glad to see
any one. How do they all do at your
houseT"
There's lots happened" said Percy,
land we came over to tell you the
news and bring you basket of things
to eat, mamma was so worried. Twas
fun, tell you, but mamma thought
we couldn't get here. She said she
should watch all the way, and II we
went out of sight. she would send
papa to dig us out. But he couldn't
come cause he didn't have any snow
shoes. DO you know, the drifts are
up above the kitchen windows, and
it's so dark we have to have lamp
in the daytime"
BY this time Percy's older brother
came tramping round the corner Of
the house, and they heard "Hello"
and saw Ted and Aunt May coming
through a path between the trees.
well, never!' said grandpa.
And John and papa had to tunnel
path to the barn, and when you go
through you can't see over the top. It's
such fun"
"Of all things! said grandma.
"And do you know" broke In little
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
ALASKAN CABLE
CONTRACT HAS BEEN LET FOR
CONSTRUCTION.
will Start from Seattle and Will
Terminate at Sitka and juneau.
Military Line, but Will Also Be
Used for Commercial Messages.
Cost Nearly Half q Million.

Washington, March 9.-The work of
laying the ocean cable from Seattle to
Sitka and Juneau will be begun just as
soon as the cable can be manufactured.
The war department Friday let con-
tract to the Safety Insulated Wire and
Cable Company of New York, to manu-
facture 100 statute miles of submarine
cable, to be delivered at Seattle at the
earliest possible moment. 1t is the de-
sire of General Greeley, chief of the
signal corps of the United States army,
to lay the cable during the coming sea-
con. The work will therefore be rushed
as rapidly as possible. The contract
price tor the manufacture of the cabl g
is as follows:
intermediate type single submarine ca
BILE, $435 per mile; intermediate type
double conductor submarine cable. $40
per mile, rock cable, 81 1877 per mile ;
ehore ends, 81 1853 per mile; deep sea
cable, 1926 pei, mile.
This cable will be entirely of Ameri-
can manufacture, and will be the first
complete cable ever made in the United
States.
Although the necessity for the cable
has been urged long time it was only
few weeks ago that anybody believed
the project would be authorized by the
congress which adjourned last week.
The estimate for the cable was not SUBJ
mitted with the other estimates of the
war department in December, but was
sent in early in January, apparently as
an afterthought on the part of Secreta-
ry Root. The estimate called for $485,.
900, and the appropriation was made
in full.
The war department is not yet ready
to give out the details of the route the
Alaska cable will traverse. In general,
however, it is known that the cable
will be landed at some point near Seat
tie, probably at Frot Lawton, and that
it will extend to juneau by way of Sit
ka. The present method of telegra phi
ing to juneau over Canadian territory
is so expensive that the town ia practi-
cally prohibited from quick commune
cation with other parts of the United
Satets. Az there is now no way of COM
municating with Stika by telegraph,
the new cable will, of course, be boon
for that town.
The cable, although military line,
will be available Tor commercial mes
sages at times when it is not being used
fer official business of the government.
The extensive land lines established in
Alaska during the last four years will
make it possible, in connection with
the new cable, to send telegraphic mes
sages between nearly every part of that
territory and the United States
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
MILLIONS FOR WATER.
Yukon Government to Construct OF
Miles Of Mains.

Miles OF MAINS.
Dawson, Y. T., March lO.-The Yu-
kon government has sent out survey
expedition looking toward the installa-
ton of gigantic system of govern
ment water works to serve all the gold
bearing streams in the klondike. 1t Is
estimated that the system will cost
four millions. Acting governor Wood
recommends the scheme to the Cana
dian government, saying that the sue
cess of the camp depends upon it. The
territorial engineer estimates the
mains will necessitate 81 miles of ditch
and fumes, and the laterals 100 miles
of steel pipes. 1t will start at the head
of the Klondike and distribute from
Nome.
The Yukon Miners association and
the Dawson Board of Trade are fighting
hard against the possibility of the par
lament, which meets next week, in
dorsing Treadgold's mammoth grant
and water concession. A meeting has
been held and many kilograms sent to
Ottawa.
Pivate Webb, OF the army telegraph
service, was frozen to death while pa
trolling the line near Nulato.
G. Muller was frozen to death on
Hungry creek, near Nome. He hailed
from New Zealnd.
Six natives were horribly bu. ned,
three of whom afterwards died, at
Nome. A lamp exploded during a
drunken spree.
There is more mining at Nome this
Year, than any previous winter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

Helena, Mont, March 10.-Fire has
destroyed the Northern Pacific freight
house at this point and eight cars on
the tracks in its vicinity. There was
a large amount of goods in the ware
house consigned to local people, and
two of the cars were filled with mer-
chandise. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. 1t was caused by an explo-
sion OF a gasoline stove in the office.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
Increase British Navy.

London, March lO.-The British navy
estimates for 1904 provide for an ex-
penditure of $l79, 1874 ,2O5, and increase
of over SIG, 600, 900. of which amount
$l1, 100000 will be devoted to ship
building and repairing. The mainte-
nance fund provides for an increase of
4 900 officers and men. The new con-
struction includes thirty battleships,
four armored cruisers, three protected
cruisers to be used as scouts; fifteen
torpedo-boat destroyers, ten torpedo
boats. two coast guard cruisers, a river
gunboat and an admiralty yacht.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

Idaho, think l replied. 'Why?'
"A friend from the normal school
was calling on me the day my first
month was up, when the kitchen maid
walked abruptly into the sitting room
and held out a handful of bills and
some loose change.
Here" she said. ''the missus
told me to give you your wages"
~ had good cry right there and
sent the money back with the remark
that l was not used to accepting mes
sages and money in that way from
servants. She sent for me and explain
ed that she was not aware that she
had behaved unlike lady. and that l
could apologize or pack my trunk. As
no apology was due from me, pack
ed New York Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
Little Stories and
incidents that Will
interest and Enter.
tain Young Readers

Annie, breathlessly, as she leaned
against the door to rest, we've got a
little black colt without one white hair
on him! You must come and see him
when the road Is broken out. And
there'st three great Gala blossoms, be-
sides one bud; mamma told me to tell
you"
You're all as good as a daily news
paper" grandpa said, laughing.
1--WE got something better than that
to tell you" said Percy. "The baby
has got two teeth. What do you think
Of that?"
well. that is newsw said grandma.
I'm so glad you came to tell us all
that has happened. Now we shall
have something pleasant to think Of.
You are a real little comfort"
II guess, maybe. we will have to go
back now" said Percy, but III come
again tomorrow and bring you some
chicken pie, and tell you everything
else"
BLESS your kind little heartsw said
grandma, as she watched the party
walking over the big drifts, laughing
and shouting at the fun. At the bend
Of the wood, before they passed from
sight, they all turned toward her and
threw her klss.-Youth's Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
To Present Canada's Case.

Winnipeg, March lO.-F. G. Wade,
of this city, has received notice of his
appointment as one of the counsel to
prepare Canada's case for presentation
to the ALASKAN boundary commission.
Mr.. Wade has left for Ottawa, London
and Washington. He was for several
years crown prosecutor and legal repra-
sentative OF the Canadian government
at Dawson, and has an intimate knowl-
edge of the Alaskan and Yukon terri
tory in dispute.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
ETIQUETTE IN PAYING WAGES.
One Woman's Way Illustrating How
Not to DO the Action.

NOT To 10 the ACt1Ons
'In supplying society women with
secretaries or companions" said the
woman superintendent Of noted en-
ployment agency, lit has been our ex-
perience that pride goeth long way
before need. Oftentimes women who
have become suddenly rich, and who
never have pretense Of anything ap-
proa ching breeding, secure as a secre-
tary or companion girl who has taken
all the advantages in the way Of free
education that the city could give her.
We sent one such girl out a month ago
to a customer near ST. Patrick's Cathe-
dral. At the end Of the first month she
was here again.
"'Place didn't suit?' I asked.
"'Where did that woman come
fromY she inquired before answering
my question.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
CEDAR RIVER PLANT.
Seattle Council Orders Work Begun
on Municipal Electric System.

Seattle, March 10.-The municipal
electric plant at Cedar river is to be
pushed rapidly to completion. The Sc
attic council has passed the ordinance
directing the board of public works to
proceed with the work of constructing
and installing the plant, as authorized
by the original ordinance and ratified
by the general election March 4, 1902.
The board is authorized to call for bids
for the lumber required for the pipe
line, as we'll as for the dam and build
ings. No contract for the construction
of the hydraulic plant, however, is to
be entered into until after the sale OF
the bonds authorized under the former
ordinance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
Hundreds Perish in SnOWStOrm.

London, March 10. The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Daily Mail
telegraphs that terrible snowstorms
have been raging during the past week
in the government of Samara and have
caused hundreds of deaths.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

Seattle, March 10.-The city council
upon motion of Councilman James,
requested the mayor to appoint COM
mittee of i've business men to devise
ways and means for the entertainment
of the delegates to the coming session
of the transmississippi congress, which
will be held in Seattle this summer,
and also to promote the work of bring
ing out the largest possible attendance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
HOMER BIRD is HANGED.
Execution. Delayed for Reprieve
Is Carried Out.

Execution, Delayed for Reprieve,
Is Carried Out.
Skagway, March 1O.-At l 40 Friday
afternoon the drop was sprung at Sitka
which sent Homer Bird, the murderer
into eternity. Bird made short
speech on the gallows, stating that a
great wrong had been done in taking
his life away, as he was absolutely in
nOcent.
He remembered his wife and daugh.
ter in me ssage of farewell. Bird was
to have been hanged in the morning,
but the arrival of the steamer Bonita
was awaited in order to see if stay OF
execution had been granted by the
president.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
Ups and DOWua.

Ups and Downs.
Johnny's cryin'; do you hear him.
| don't see why he should cry.
JUS because we two went coastin';
On the hill there. he an l.
Got lovely sled las Chris
Papa gave it, painted red.
LET your little brother use it
Half the time"-our mamma said.
An l did. l only used it
Coastin' down the hill, an then
Every single time | let him
Drag it up the hill again.
An it took him so long climbin'
That he had it most-he did.
An yet there you hear him cryin'!
Isn't that JUS like a kid?
st. Nicholas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
Lady Abbot Must Go to Prison

Berlin, March 1O.-A Munich dis
patch announces that the Lady Abbott
of the Old Woman's asylum, who was
on trial tor attempting to poison SER
want girl, has been sentenced to six
wears imprisonment.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
Excessive Moisture

Excessive Moisture.
Little Tommy when told he was
growing too fast, said:
"Yes, think they water me too
much. Why. l have to take bath
every morning"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
New Way to BE Busy.

where have you been, dear" asked
Mamma.
"I've been up to our new house," re-
piled the 4-year-old.
What are the men dOingw
"Dey is busy execrating de founda-
ton"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

Only foolish woman ever acts az II
she had conferred favor on her hus.
band by marrying him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

Out OF Repair.
A small boy while walking with his
mother one very warm day, and being
nearly overcome with heat, raised his
hat and feeling the drops Of perspira
ton on his brow, said:
Mother, my head is leaking"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12
Not an Edged Tool.

Annie Louise was re-arranginy her
mothers work basket and found n
small gourd. She asked what it was.
Being told, she inquired:
rs that what you cut gored skirts
with?"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

Il never was much more glad to see
any one. How do they all do at your
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-12

"Bless your heartw said gra ndma
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02

the proviso that when either of the territories at
tans population of 300 600 or more, it shall have
the right to secede and establish an independent
State government The chief objections of those
opposed to separate statehood for the two terri
tories is that the country is dry and unproductve
therefore the population is small and much scat
tered. and it would tax the resources of the ter
ritores too much to maintain State governments.
The most weghty objection, however is that to
create States out of territories having popua-
ton of about 100000 having a considerable per-
centage of Indians and non-Engsh speaking peo-
pie would give these territories undue representa-
ton in congress.
Senator Quay believes that the national irri-
cation laws will increase the value of vast tracts
of land in the now arid parts of the territories
and that this will encourage immigration, thus in
creasing the population. When asked how the
question of the population Of the two territories
could be determined, he said by the federal CEN
sus If the federal census of 1910 shows that
there are residing within the present Territory of
New Mexico 300, 900 people, then New Mexico
could secede from Arizona and become an indie
pendent State If, on the other hand, Arizona
had the requisite population, it could secede from
New Mexico and establish an independent State
1t would apply either way"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02

Washington adyices say that the annual re-
port of Governor Otero Of New Mexico makes
plea for the admission of the territory to state
hood The report says that during the past year
the building of railroads has continued with una
bated vigor and that capital has made extensive
investments. The finances of the territory are in
excellent condition and so are those of the coun-
ties and cites with a few exceptions, caused by
loose methods and the results, which methods the
counties are making every effort to overcome
TIE territory, as well as most of The counties, are
reducing the Indebtedness while several of the
counties are refunding their Indebtedness at a
lower rate of interest. The assessed valuation of
New Mexico shows an increase Of about one mil
lion dollars over the preceding year. but, as the
average assessment rate is only about 20 per cent,
Of the real value the actual increase of taxable
valuation, owing to the elimination of double as
sessments reported in former years, is almost
So, 600 0O0 Recollection for the past six months
by the territory exceeded that of the same period
of the previous year by about $50, 600.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02

New York, Nov. 25 Frank D.. QualIay, a
silver mine owner Of Douglas, Arizona who ar
rived in New York a few days ago, was taken to
Ludlow street Jail last night on an order of arrest
by Judge Dickey.
Qualey is held on complaint of the Cochise &
Sonora Mining company which charges, through
S. H. Wilson, that Qualey agreed to sell that
company several mines, received $1,000 on ac-
count and then arranged to transfer mines to
another
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02
News and Comment GatheredFrOm Other Pens

No SERIOUS crime mas been committed in Taos
county for several years. There is in the county
treasury $1,000 to the credit of the court fund.
"A territorial exchange asserts that there are
more persons in New York City who can neither
read nor write than there are inhabitants in the
Territory Of New Mexico.
In an exceedingly tame Dor und bout at San
Francisco last Wednesday evening Bob Fitzsim-
mons was given the decision over George Gardner
There was no knockout, as Fits friends had an
uclpated The decision gives Fitzsmmons the
title OF light heavyweight champion of the world
From an incoming passenger from the south
the Albuquerque Citizen learns of a reported find
OF placer gold on the west side of the Rio Grande
north Of Rncon and west of Upham. Report has
it that the find is very rich and that United
States surveyor is rapidly locating claims for the
thrush of prospectors.
An official of the Lake Shore railroad makes
the statement that the company will issue an or
der on January that after that time the use of
intoXicants in any form, either while employees
are on or off duty, will be considered sufficient
cause for expulsion from the service. The order
is said to affect all departments.
1t looks very much as if the rod will be re-
stored in the public schools of New York City.
The matter has been before the board of educa-
ti,H several tines and has the hearty support of
Tn, principals of the various schools 1t is said
that the number of truantS and incorrigibles is
increasing rapidly and that the use of the rod
will be a great factor in the solution of the
problem.
COL w. j. Bryan observed Thanksgiving day
with the American society in London. 1t may be
that he was truly thankful to be among new
scenes and surroundings, yet the press accounts
of the banquet given in the evening indicate that
all was not JOY for him even across the great d.
viding pond. The speeches" say reports,
while favored by seasonable cheer and reference
to Anglo American friendliness, developed, par
ticularly al the close, into duel of repartee,
good-naturcd, but almost sub-acid, between Mr.,
BRYAN and Ambassador Choale."
Forty-four million dollars were paid out last
wear in dividends by the Standard Oil company
"A per cent. on the stock outstanding. Of this
sum John d. Rockefeller received $lS,000,O 600
The stock is now rated firm at $3.50 per share.
Mr.. Rockefeller, the head Of the great corpora
ton is today recognized as the strongest man in
the financial world He controls more railroads
and companies than anyone else and can raise
more ready money than any Of his competitors
J. Pierpont Morgan has had to take back seat,
Now Mr.. Rockefeller is said to be after the stee
trust, and will probably get control Of it at some
figure which will represent about one-third of The
Morgan capitalization. When man can play
football with half million dollars his road tC
money making is comparatively smooth
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02
FOR STATEHOOD.
Senator Quay Believes the Fight for Admission will
Prove Successful. He Is In the Battle.

A special dispatch from Washington to the
St Louis Globe Democrat says:
1T is now certainty that Senator Quay OF
PENNSYLVANIA will again take up the statehood
fight for New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma and
it is generally believed that his efforts will meet
with more success than during the last session OF
congress-. When asked if he would take up the
foht for statehood Mr. Quay replied;
Did you ever hear of my being placed IN
the category of cutters? | am for statehood for
Arizona. New Mexico and Oklahoma the KIND OF
statehood majority of the people want. | SYM
patbize with the people Of those territories IN
their struggle to secure full local self govern
ment and to rid themselves of interference on the
mart Of the national government
Senator Quay saysthat this does not neces.
soriv mean that he will advocate the admission OF
three separate States. He thinks that many are
in favor of the consolidation of New Mexico and
Arizona and their admission as one State with
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02

A $4,000, 600 steel plant has been started in
Mexico, at Monterey, and its managers expect to
compete with the American plants for South and
Central American business. The $4,000, 900 is
probably Mexican money, so the establishment
is really worth only $4l8O0OO. Morgan might
take winter trip to Mexico and add this plant to
his stable. 1t would do as PAGER for United
States steel. Denver News
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02

Miss Alice Roosevelt demonstrated emphat-
ically that she is the daughter of her ustrious
father when, at the New York horse show in
Madison Square Garden few days ago, she re-
turned stony stare when Harry Lehr, the main
snob of Gotham 400, made goo-goo eyes at her.
Smooth swinders, representing themselves
as being in the employ of the Denver & Rio
Grande Railroad Co., have been doing business
men in Eastern cities They solicited ads for
The West, a publication they said the road was
about to issue. 1t is asserted by D. & r. G. Of
.icals that the men have collected $4,000 under
his false pretence.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-12-02

The Western Miners association, conducting
the strike in the coal-minng districts of Colorado
and the Southwest are said to be preparing to
ship an army of the unemployed to points in
Oklahoma and Texas, where it is expected they
can secure farming work for them. By taking the
men from the coal fields the association hopes to
bring the operators to terms.