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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05

Ralph Mcbride, deceased, and three
other students, brought out some start
ling facts. Boys were run into a
barbed wire fence. jumped Off high
places blindfolded and tied to a track
and left to have a passenger train pass
on an opposite track. They We're I'M
able to attend school the next day.
Prosecutor John Burns investigated
the charge that McBride's sickness and
death We're caused by the initiation
The parents Of Mcbride did not ask for
an invest igatiOn.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
QUAINT FRENCH VILLAGE.
Quaint and Peaceful Place Half an
Hours Journey From Paris.

Quaint and Peaceful Place Half an
Hours Journey From Paris.
Itseems hardly credible that not more
than thirty minutes from all the noise
and hustle Of Paris there lies village
that Is so quiet, so peaceful, and SC
old-fashioned that one would ina gine
oneself at least one hundred miles
away from the gay capital. Here, al
this village, La Frette by name, and
about fifteen minutes walk from Cor
meilles, preparations for midday and
evening repasts have to be made very
early In the morning, for no such
thing as good shop Is anywhere near
and the walk to Cormeilles is one
which one considers twice before tax
Ing. for 1t Is up steep and rough roads
so daily, butcher. baker and green gro
Ger pass this quaint little place, and
the Villagers gather round the various
tradeSmen and make their purchases
for the day. They also buy their
clothes in this way, and may often be
seen trying on bonnets, dresses and
boots In the middle Of the street. From
a scenic point of view, all artists have
agreed that there Is no place to equal
La Frette between Paris and Havre
To the left of the village is the Park OF
ALaisons Laffitte, and facing the park
Is Sartrouville. while opposite lies the
forest Of st. German In all its green
splendor To the right Is Heblay
quite an important place, whose
church Is visible for miles along the
Seine. La Frette itself has the quaint
est villagers possible. Many Of them
speak worse French than those Of the
Midi. and it Is an event indeed when
one takes journey up to the capital
They are the thriftiest of the thrifty
Only a short time ago one Of the peas.
ants gave his daughter no less sum
than quarter Of million Of francs
on her wedding day, and another Is to
receive the same amount on her ap-
preaching marriage. And yet. this
man, who must be worth four or five
millions OF francs at least, lives In q
patched-up old house. and digs In the
fields from early morning till late at
night
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
ABSORBED" CASH
CHARGES MADE AGAINST NOR
GAN AND SCHWAB.
Report of Receiver James Smith,
DR., Filed With Federal Judge
kirkpatrick Accuses Morgan
and Schwab, and Recommends
That They Be Assessed.

New York, Nov. 81. Pierpont
Morgan, Charles NJ. Schwab, Col j. j..
McCook and other apostles of "mod-
ern' financial methods are arraigned
severely by Receiver James Smith, Jr.,
in his report OF the United States Ship
building Company's affairs, which has
been completed for filing with United
States Circuit Judge fitzpatrick in
Trenton.
Receiver Smith states that Charles
M. Schwab, j. Pierpont Morgan, Her.
man Satterlee, Morgan's son-in- law,
and several vendors or controlling own
ers for constituent companies received
bonds and stock for which no equiva-
lent was ever paid the United States
Shipbnilding Company. His report
charges that Schwab and Morgan alone
received $20,000,000 preferred and
common stock, for which they ahso-
lutely rendered no equivalent. He
strongly recommends that all such hold
ings be assessed at fair estimate on
their face OF market value.
He also characterizes as reprehensi-
BILE the secret Morgan. Schwab- Harris,
Gates x Co. agreen ent by which the
$50, 900, 900 of Morgan and Schwab pre-
:erred and common Shipbuilding stock
was to be marketed in advance of other
outside securities.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
FavOritc Foods Of Royalties.

The German emperor is particularly
fond Of thrush salmi, kind Of stew
made of thrushes. Queen Wilhelmina
of Holland prefers roast joints. and the
king Of Spain likes UNDERGONE beef.
Cuttards are the favorites of the king
Of Italy. while cod fried In oil finds
favor with the ear of Russia. and
mutton Is chosen by the president Of
the French Republic. The grandfath-
or Of the king of Italy had a peculiar
taste for a monarch-he preferred
bread and cheese. and carried it about
with him. even to the opera. King
Edward of England has n special lik-
ing for we'll cooked mutton chops.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05

at Ogdensburg in the SiXtieth New
York Cavalry, in which he served al
together four years and a half. After
the close Of the civil war number
OF regiments were stationed in and
about the city Of Washington rs a
guard. 1t was while with this regi-
ment In this capacity that President
Lincoln was shot by Booth. Files of
soldiers from the different Federal
regiments stationed In Washington
were sent out In different directions to
apprehend the murderer. Among the
party detailed from the Sixtlcth New
York Cavalry was Mr. Sharp. The
party was composed Of 16 men, COM
manded by Capt. Baker.
Speaking of the event Mr.. Sharp
said that Booth was traced by the
soldiers to a place In Maryland called
Fort Tobacco, near the Potomac river,
and finally located in a barn. An
attempt was made to enter but the
door was fastened. II was soon learn
ed that some other person or persons
were with the fugitive, and these prov
ed to be Harold and Payne. Capt.
Baker called to the men In the barn
that they would be given few min
utes in which to surrender and If they
did not do so within that time the
barn would be fired.
We'll never surrender" said the
voice Of Booth.
Then the soldiers were ordered to
surround the barn and fire 1t. AS this
order was given the door was opened
and Harold and Payne stepped out,
the door being Immediately fastened
behind them by Booth. They declared
that they had nothing to do with 1t
meaning the murder of the president).
but were at once taken into custody
After the surrender of Harold and
Payne. Capt. Baker called to Booth
that the best thing that he could do
would be to come out and surrender,
but the latter replied, "Ill die first
Baker then gave the order CLOSE up
and We'll fire this barn" The barn
was set on fire and the flames grad
ually penetrated the inside, and yet
Booth seemed determined to perish
by fire rather than be taken by his
enemies. The interior Of the barn be.
came lit up and revealed the figure
of Booth standing in the middle Of the
floor, facing the barn door. his gun
cooked and ready to be raised to his
shoulder.
Major Corbett. who was one Of the
party, seems to have been standing at
the side of the barn, and as the flames
Lit up the interior he saw, through a
crack, Booth standing in the attitude
described. He at once raised his rife
and fred through the aperture and
Booth fell. The door was then forced
in and the assassin was found lying
on the floor. apparently dead. The
bullet had entered his head just below
the ear. Capt. Baker asked Booth If
he had anything to say.
Tell my mother" said he, that ]
died for my country"
He was taken out of the barn by
J four men whose names were Berbeau.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
ENGLAND TO TRY.
British Yacht Will Go After Kai-
ser's Transatlantic Gun.

London, Nov. 2.-George l.. Watson,
the yacht designer, is inviting esti-
mates for building a new racing schoon-
er. Haste is stipulated, the intention
being to have her in readiness for the
transatlantic race for the cup offered
by Emperor William. 1t is suggested
that the boat is to be built for King
Edward, but there is no confirmation
of the report. The secret of the own
ership is carefully guarded. The spec
itications and plans show that she will
be an exceptionally large and powerful
boat at ninety-tive foot water line and
CARRYING canvass for full racing trim.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
VATICAN BLAZE.
FIRE IN POPE'S PALACE DOES
GREAT DAMAGE,
Blaze Broke Out in Apartments of
Celebrated French Re stOrer of
Ancient Manuscripts and Hum
mated BOOks--W Used as
Destructive as Flames,

Rome, Nov. 2.-Fire broke out al
half past o'colck last night in that
portion of the Vatican containing the
hall OF inscriptions, where the pope
gives his audiences, and which is ada
cent to the famous Pinacoteca, or GAL
lery Of pictures. The alarm caused
much confusion and excitement in the
Vatican. Strenuous efforts were made
to control the flames, mad the firemen
OF Rome were called to lend their help.
Alta quarter past Il the fire was under
control.
No lives were lost. No idea of the
damage can yet be obtained The pope
came to the scene in person and re-
manned until the arrangements to fight
the fire were made.
Causes Great Sensation.
The fire caused greater sensation in
Rome than any event since the death
of Pope Leo. The safety of the pope
was the first thought in everyone s
mind, but this was soon assured
When the pontiff arrived at the scene
ne ordered everyone to assist in extin-
The first intimation of the fire was
had when smoke was seen issuing from
the apartment of NJ. Marie, which is
located above that of the librarian
M. Marie is celebrated French re-
storer of ancient manuscripts and illu-
minated books. He is at present en-
gagged in copying work, and his first
reproductions have been selected for
part OF the Vatican exhibit at the st.
Louis exposition.
The gendarmes broke in the doors of
M. Marie's apartment and found him
in heavy sleep. 1t is supposed he re-
tired and forgot to take proper prccau-
tions with his kitchen fire, which prob
ably blazed up and ignited some near
by draperies.
At little after II o'clock the fire
was under control, but the work of the
fremen continued some time. The en-
tire museum Of inscriptions. the rooms
of the librarian, part of the library and
the printing houses were entirely flood
ed With water. 1t is i'm possible to even
reach an approximate idea of the extent
OF the damage. Many things that es-
capped the flames were injured by water.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
FOrciDle Words Used.

Ugly terms, such as fraudulent "
and "reprehensibe" abound in the
voluminous report, which is remarka-
BILE for its drastic and ungloved hand.
ling of various phases of United States
Shipbuilding promotion, and particu-
larly the farcical sale-or loan-of the
Bethlehem Steel Company by Charles
NJ. Schwab.
Receiver Smith goes so far az to
strongly intimate that Charles NJ.
Schwab was acting simply as an agent
of the Morgan billion dollar Steel
Trust when he paiu $4,000 for the
Bethlehem plant. The receivership re-
port specially italicises the questiona-
bic manner in which j. p. Morgan
dominated c. NJ. Schwab as we'll as
others in the shipyard promotion in
forcing the purchase of the Bethlehem
plant for $l0,000,000 first mortgage
gold bonds-a lien on the Bethlehem
plant-and 500 900, 900 preferred and
common United States Shipbulding
stock. Says the report Oh this point:
"There can he no question as to the
dominancy of certain financial force
q. p. Morgan in instructing Charles
M. Schwab to raise his price of $10,-
GOO, 900 in bon Is, which had previous
ly been raised from $4,000, 900 cash,
to $50, 900, 900 for property which
said C.. NJ. Schwab had recently pnr-
chased at $7,200,O 900. 1t is reasonable
to suppose that the original owner or
owners OF the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany appraised the plant at a fair val
ne when it was sold to United States
Steel interests. So that more than
$40, 900, 000 of the purchase price paid
such interests by the United States
Shipbulding Company must be regard
ed as fictitious"
Morgan Paid $5.OOO.OOO.'
Receiver Smith pertinently refers to
the payment by Charles M. Schwab, as
principal or agent to j. p. Morgan of
| S., 900, 900 for the part played by the
latter in negotiating the Bethlehem
deal. Strong doubt is expressed as to
j. P. Morgan x Co. having done any
thing beyond lending it's name to the
negotiations to warrant the payment
OF any such exaggerated bonus.
Another section of the report follows:
cit also would be interesting to know
why or for what purpose some $751;
600, 900 stock of c. NJ. Schwab and So.
600, 900 stock of j. P. Morgan was to
be marketed in priority by Harris,
Gates x Co. We're the principals fear
full that the United States Shipbuilding
securities would declltne before they
realized handsome revenue from their
holdings? There is nothing, go far as
the receiver has been able to adduce,
to show that any proper or fair equiva
lent was given for that 10000, 900
stock holding and it is strongly recon-
mended that in case the United States
court finds to this effect an order be
issued assessing said G. NJ. Schwab
or j. p. Morgan or any other interests
sum equivalent to make up such de-
! felt"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
To Establish COLONY,

Portland, Or, Nov. 2.-Antonio Os-
sowski is in the city endeavoring TO Sc.
cure tract of farming lands in this
state suitable for the accommodation of
a colony OF Poles numbering over 900.
Ossowski claims to have power to act
for the immigrants, who, he says, will
come from Chicago and vicinity as soon
as arrangements can be perfected.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
All Coming In, Euc.

Commissioner Of immigration VIII
liams was complaining to General Cor.
bin the other day of the increasing bur.
den Of his office.
"Of all the officers Of the Govern
ment," interrupted General Corbin, you
should be the last to complain
What do you mean?" asked the
Commissioner. with some show of II.
ritaton.
why, isn't 1t a case of all coming
in and nothing going ont with you?'
replied the General. softly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
One OF Her Own.

Chauncey NJ. Depew was recently
telling good story with great gusto,
when a girl in the party laughed.
He stopped with a frown.
Whats the matter?' he asked
1T is one of the last stages" said
the girl. You are telling me story
of my own that l told you only half an
hour ago"
WhereupOn Senator Depew, suddenly
and ominously quiet, walked to the ex-
treme rear for the first time in his life
and took seat there.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05

he had gone with
the hope of regain
IN z h IS falling
health. was one Of
the most promising
men in the British
diplomatic service
and an eminent ca
reer was expected
from him by his
many friends in
this country and in
Europe. He was a
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
BOY TIED TO RAILROAD TRACK;
TRAIN PASSES CLOSE

At Button, Ind, the trial for assault
dents who belong to the l.. s. b. secret
society. and who were indicted by the
grand jury for the severe hazing Of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05

who took part in
the capture and
killing Of John
Wilkes Booth. He
is perhaps, to-day
the last Of the
party Of soldiers
who evenged the
sla ying Of Lin
coin.
Mr.. Sharp was
born in Ogdens-
burg 50 years ago.
In 1861 he enlisted
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
The Higher Court.

Jenkins-I think it's splendid CD.
portunity for you. What are you 90
ing to do about It?
Henpeck-I haven't the slightest
idea
Jenkins-But surely you can give an
opinion.
Henpeck-Oh, bless you, no. My wife
always hands down the opinion.-Cath.
Ollie Standard and Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
MEDIATION FAILS.
Committee Chosen to Settle Butte
Troubles Adjourn With.
out a Solution,

Butte, Mont, Nov 2-The commit
tee on mediation, acting at the request
of the Chamber of Commerce OF Great
Falls, and with the consent of the rep.
resentatives Of the United Copper Com
pany and the Amalgamated Copper
Company, after session lasting two
days, came to conclusion that it could
not find any solution of the Butte shut
down situation, gave a brief statement
to the public and adjourned cine die.
The statement, issued and signed by
the members of the committee, is as
follows:
Butte, Mont, Oct. 81.
Herbert, STRAIN, President Great
Falls Business Mems Association-Sir
We. the undersigned members of the
mediation committee, entered upon the
discharge of our duties realizing the
magnitude and difficulty of our task.
Nevertheless we have labored assidu-
ously to accomplish the purpose OF our
appointment.
"We have failed to obtain stipula-
ton from the parties litigant which
will insure resumption of work by
the Amalgamated Copper Comany,
and nave been unable to devise any
plan looking to that end which does
not involve the mutual consent of the
parties interested.
1--WE regret this exceedingly, and
hope some common ground NAV yet be
found by the parties themselves upon
which they can stand.
J. J. HILL.
W. A. CLARK.
J. X. TOOLE.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
Sworn to Secrecy.


There is great disappointment at the
failure of the committee to come to
some agreement with the parties in in
terest. The nature of the propositions
suggested by the committee are I'M
known to the pubic, as tie members Of
the committee were pledged to secrecy
during the conference.
Some speculation is INDUCED in as
to whether Governor Toole will call an
extra session of the legislature as re-
uuested by the labor organizations, but
the governor has not volunteered any
information as to what he intends to
do in the premises.
Aside from the proceedings of the
mediation committee the most impor-
tant development in the situation was
the meeting of the committee appoint
ed by the Trades and Labor Assembly
mass meeting with Governor Toole,
whichw as held at the Thornton hotel.
Governor Toole was handed the reso-
luitons passed at the mass meeting, and
which were in the nature of an appeal
to have the governor call an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature for the purpose
of enacting some legislation that would
relieve the Butte situation.
All of the fires in the great Washoe
smelter at Anaconda were drawn Sat
urday evening and the works are now
in charge of about 100 watchmen, di-
yided into three shifts.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
CAPTURED LINCOLN'S SLAYER.
OGdensburG, N. Y, Soldier Describes
Death Of John Wilkes Booth.

There is man living IN Ogdens-
and who was one of the Union soldiers
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05

1t is our experience that the women
who give their soup French names,
don't know how to make it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05
SIR MICHAEL HERBERT.
British Ambassador to This Country
Who Died Recently.

Sir Michael Henry Herbert, British
ambassador to the United States. who
died in Switzerland recently whittier
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-05

VI UCH ~ ITIPdIIIy IS eAJIeSStu WITCH
lame horse is driven on the streets.
Many man is driven hard when he
is lame
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-21

Jas. Pennie, son Of George Pennie OF
this city, who has been in Whatcom for
several months, returned home Thursday
to spend the holidays.
7. S. Townsend, proprietor OF several
OF the largest creameries and cheese fac.
tories in Oregon, is in town for couple
Of days on business trip.
Mrs. Walverton was successfully oper.
ated on Thursday at the st. David's hos.
pital for appendicitis by DR.. Campbell
and is reported doing nicely.
The tug Traveller, which towed the
schooner G. A. Thayer around to the
Sound, arrived in port Thursday. Capt.
Sanborn reports a good trip both ways.
Miss Jessie Lycan and sister, who have
been visiting friends in Vancouver,
WASH, the past three weeks, returned
home last week after a very pleasant
visit.
w. w. Campbell, a well known young
man Of this city, walked off scow into
the Hoqniam river about 8 is Wednes-
day evening and was drowned. Camp
bell was in the employ Of the Hoquiam
Water Company, who was laying six
inch water main across the Hoquiam
river.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-21
ElMA

1t is reported that j. A. Ray has re.
tired from the Smith.Ray Single Co.
Our new mayor-elect. Nirn Herman,
is wearing his new honors with modesty.
Mesdames Smith and Huss have started
a dressmaking establishment in the south
room of the Gebhart building.
A. N. Barton, who was go badly injured
at Vance's mill last week, is recovering
slowly, and will soon be able to be out
again.
The Vance Lumber Co. have secured a
contract from the government for lumber
to be used at the navy yard at Mare
Island, CAL, and are now cutting on
that contract.
The Foresters will have the swell dance
OF the season on New Years Eve at the
opera house. A beautiful bower will be
built upon the stage to resemble forest.
A committee of eight will decorate the
hall and the decorations will be some-
thing elaborate.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-21
COSMOPOLIS.

Nathan Fry sold large scow load O.
fat cattle to Ninemire 4 Morgan.
J. E. PulveI is able to walk down
town once more, and is looking well.
A brother to Mrs. J. w. Hopkins hal
been elected a member OF the state legis
lature in the state OF Ohio.
Misses Minnie and Viva Mills, Of
Olympia. have been visiting Grays Har'
Dor this week, the guests Of their aunt
Mrs. ]. W. Hopkins.
Under the auspices OF the officers and
teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday
school, special program has been ar
ranged for Christmas eve, December "a
AS is the usual custom, the M. E..
Sunday school will have special services
Thursday evening, December oath, and
all friends OF children are invited to at
tend.
Herman Seifke, about 35 years of age,
and a millwright in the employ OF G. IL.
G. Co, fell from platform not far from
the timekeeper's Office early Monday
morning. His collar bone was broken
and also his ribs on the left side.