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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07

Things are. looking up in the red cedar
shingie market. The demand has not
increased very rapidly, but the mills
have been shutting down for the past
few weeks, and the regular holiday OF
about two weeks, that is always incident
to the Fourth OF July will help matters
still more. With fair volume of trade
during the remainder of the year-and it
appears that it will come-strength
should characterize the trade from now
until the end of building activity for
1904.-Mississippi Valley Lumberman
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07
Baseball Players and Foot Racers

Baseball Players and Foot Racers.
Louis j. Kruger, ex-champion long
distance foot racer OF Germany and iIol-
land, writes Oct. 9th 1901: During
my training OF eight weeks foot races at
Salt Lake City, in April last, used Bal
lard's Snow Liniment to my great salts
faction. Therefore I.highly recommend
Snow Linment to all who are troubled
with spr aims bruises or rheumatism" Csc
SOC, 100 bottle. W. B. Paine & Co. t
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07

The ocean steamers have dropped
steerage rates to America to $40 and are
bidding lively for business. 1t is repub.
lean logic that talks about protection
from European pauper labor goods and
then puts premium on Incorporation
Df the laborer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07
Cheerful, Recommended for Rheuma
tism.

O. G. Higbee. Danville, Ills, writes,
Dec. 2,l1904: "About two years ago I
was laid up for four months with rheu-
matism. l tried Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment; one bottle cured me. can cheer.
fully recommend it to all suffering from
like affliction." 25c Soc $1.OO. w. B.
Paine & Go. t
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07

Why pay $500 year for part of
the local news each day. when you
can get all the city. county and gen.
eral news twice week. in the Herald,
~ $3.50.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07

While painting the cornice OF the Cap.
ital block, and Heron streets, yester-
day afternoon, Fred. Pfifer fell from the
scafold to the sidewalk, a distance OF
thirty feet, and died while being con.
veyed to the Aberdeen General hospital.
Pfifer, who was about fcrty-fve years of
age, stopped on the scaffold to pick up
sanding bellows when he was seen to
fall, as if seized with sudden vertigo,
striking the sidewalk on his face and
shoulder. He was member OF the
Painters Union, and had small sum OF
money on deposit at one Of the banks.
Coroner Smits did not deem an inquest
necessary in either case.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07

The Herald is the oldest paper on
0rays Harbor, and has larger circu-
lation than any other paper IN Cnenails
county. Advertising contracts are
passed upon this claim OF circulation
and all money due on contracts execu-
tad under this statement. will be for
Seited if the statement be not absolute
IL true,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07

..asco,prIoN. $500 PER YEAR.
DISCOUNTS: If paid in advance, 50 cents ;
one month As cents; two months, Az
cents: three months, 35 cents; SIX
months, 25 cents; nine months, 10
Cents. You save cent q week by
paying in advance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07
TWO FATAL ACCIDENTS.
Man Jumps to His Death at Hoquiam-
Another Killed at Aberdeen.

Man Jumps to his Death at nOquiam-
Another Killed at Aberdeen.
P.J. Mardon was killed at Hoquiam
on the Fourth while making high jump
of seventy.five feet from the Hoquiam
river bridge into the river. Mardon
jumped in pair OF wide trousers, which
caught the wind aud turned him over. &c
that he struck the water on his back.
He was at once picked up by boat,
bleeding at the mouth and ears, and was
taken to the General hospital, where h,
died an hour later.
Mr.. Morden came of prominent En-
glish family, and had served in the
China-Japan and Boer wars, and was
about thirty years Of age.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07
Semi-Weekiy
Aberdeen Herald.

Entered at the Post-ofice at Aberdeen, W ash.'
a oecond-class mail matter
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-07

Take the Best. The Semi-Wee y
Herald, $1.50 q year In advance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
COURT SAW NO REMEDY.

Corvallis. Ore, March 1o.--Attorneys
representing the C. & E. Railroad Com
pany appeared before Judge Waters
OF the county court. on Monday for
the purpose Of securing reduction Tn
the assessment Of said railroad In
Benton county. They claimed that the
valuation Of the company's roadbed
and other property had been arbitrar-
lily advanced Use per cent and that such
advance was unjust. The valuation Of
the roadbed was raised from $1,000 per
mile to s250O, and the total valuation
Of all properties from $4,000 to s149,-
900. On account of the low levy this
year the increase in the company's
taxes is not so great as the increase in
This amount last year was
about $1,000 and this year $1,000. After
listening to the argument the court
announced that it would be impossible
to make the order for reduction Of as
sessment as requested. The railroad
asserts that 1t will carry the
matter into the circuit court in order
to procure the relief sought.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11

London. March i0.--An extraordin-
ary scene disturbed the customary de-
corum Of the house Of lords this even
ing. In recent debate In the house
of commons. Premier Palfour had used
the word ''calumny" with reference to
some statement made by Lord Rose
berry In the fiscal controversy. When
the house OF lords met today. Lord
Rosebery asked Lord Lansdowne, the
foreign secretary. what justification
existed for the prcmier's use Of such
a word. Lord Lansdowne admitted
that the premier had used the word in
the heat OF debate He said he thought
circumstances justified some warmth
on the part OF the premier. but ne had
consulted with Balfour who told him
he did not desire to impute to Lord
Rosebery deliberate attempt to mis-
represent him. Lord Rosebry declared
the explanation had not been satisfac-
tory, and flercely attacked the premier
whom he accused OF being too thin
skinned" adding:
THE people who live in a glass
house should not throw stones. II is
all very well to defend such language
by saying II was due to the heat OF
debate. and only pretty Fanny's way
IL man can't curb his tongue better
than that he is unfit to be the first
lord Of the treasury.
Il do not personally care a farthing
what language Premier Balfour uses
about me, and only brought the mat
ter before the house in order to point
out there are decencies of debate that
should be used even by those who oc-
cupy the highest position"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
BIG FIRE AT LA oRANDE.
O. {. FowIsTs Warehouse Damaged BY
Flames at Night.

Flames at Night
La Grande, Ore, March io.--Fire
last night destroyed the iron feed
warehouse OF G. e. Fowler, with 1870
tons Of hay and some grain. The or
igin of the fire is unknown. but It is
thought match may have been drop
ped by a deliveryman while getting
hay. The alarm was given at II o'clock
and the firemen fought desperately for
two hours to prevent the flames
spreading to the feed mill and fuel
business OF McLain G. Co., and the
Standard Oil tanks near. A strong
wind was blowing and only the inde-
structible nature OF the walls and roof
Of the warehouse saved the town from
heavy loss. The loss to G. L. Fowler
is about $4,000, covered by s17OO insur-
ance.
Ernest Schreckles owned 10 tons Of
the hay and had 1t fully insured. With
In a block Of this building the A. B.
c. steam laundry burned at loss of
$1,000, and the H. & R. elevator. at a
loss OF $4,000. in the past eight months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
IN AREA OF sEARcHLleHT.
vieeroy Wires Gear Concerning En-
emys Latest Attack.


st. Petersburg, March lO.-The czar
has received the following message
from viceroy Alexieff. dated Mukden'
March 10:
THE commandant OF the fortresses
at Port Arthur reports that about lO
O'Clock this morning outlines OF ves-
sells, apparently torpedo boats. were
seen at sea within an area swept by
our searchllghts. Our batteries opened
fire upon those vessels Our torpedo
boats put out to sea at 2:4O a M and
al about 4 o'clock met the enemy west
of I.iaotlschin lighthouse. After mr.
ing several shots the enemy retired to
the south in the direction Of Shandan'
our torpedo boats returned to the har-
Dor at o'clock.
Later our torpedo boats were again
sent to sea to reconnoiter. They re-
turned in half an hour having learned
that the enemy's squadron was ap-
preaching.
"At s o'clock the Japanese opened
fire upon our cruisers and fortress,
The enemy had IA ships and fired the
entire time from behind Liaotischin'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
SERVED IN 1912.
Hiram S. cronk, Oldest Surviving PEN
sioner in Country.

Hiram S. cronk, Oldest Surviving Pen
sioner in Country.
Ava, N. Y, March 10.--Hiram S.
Cronk, the only surviving pensioner Of
the war of 1912, will be 1O4 years old
April 10, 1904. He enjoys splendid
health for a man of such great age, and
his faculties are as keen as those Of
many people only half his age Mr..
Cronks career has been notably that
of a true and patriotic American. Born
April 1s, 1900, at Frankfort, Herkimer
county, New York. to Mr.. and Mrs.
James Cronk, who were among the first
settlers Of the Mohawk valley he was
reared on farm until August 4, 1914,
when he enlisted with Captain Edmund
Fuller, at Western, N. Y, in the New
York volunteers.
The same day, James cronk the
father, and John and Casper Cronk,
brothers, enlisted with the same regi-
ment. All served in the defense of
Sacketts harbor. Their war record
places the Cronk family among the
famous people of the state. At the
close of the war with England the
father and three sons were honorably
discharged. Hiram S, Cronk survived
his father and brothers, but they all
reached a ripe age.
Hiram S. Cronk lives with his
daughter, Mrs. Sarah A. Rowley. Their
home is on farm at the outskirts of
this village, and the farm was cleared
by himself more than 70 years ago
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Alaska RILL DEFERRED.
Piatt, Of Connecticut, Opposed to EIsc-
ton Of Delegate.

washington, March tO.-The senate
today passed a number Of bills relat-
ing to Alaska, but failed to act on
the measure authorizing the election
OF delegate in congress from that
territory. Platt, of Connecticut, OPP
posed the bill and because of his OPP
position and his desire for time for
discussion It was not pressed.
The Alaskan bills passed include
those for the improvement of roads,
maintenance of schools, the appoint
ment of an additional judge and the
extension of coal laws to the territory
Several other bills were passed In
cluding one increasing to 500 the pen
sions of ex-soldiers who have become
totally blind on account of service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Details Of Moses Thatcher Epi-
sode Given Before Senate
Committee by Attorney.
SCORED BY THE APOSTLES
Candidate Broken In Spirit and
Bows to Will of Church
Story Enterfainingly Told
by Utah Witness.

Washington. March 10-one Of the
most interesting and important feat
ures Of the investigation Of the Sem
ator smoot case was brought out to-
day in the testimony Of E. B. Critch-
low, formerly assistant to the United
States attorney in Utah. who told the
story OF the Moses Thatcher episode
According to his version. which Was
borne out by offlcial records, Apostle
Thatcher persisted in continuing an
candidate for the United States senate
against the wishes OF quorum OF
apostles and on that account was heid
to be snot-ln harmony with his quor-
UNI" The history Of the campaign he
made against the wishes OF his fellow
Mormons. of his defeat and his subse-
quent trial before committee Of
church offlcials, was given in detail
and then Thatcher's submission to the
viii Of the church was read. This re-
cantation showed Thatcher totally
broken in spirit and bowing absolutely
to the mandates of the church.
The purpose Of the testimony was to
show It was necessary for Reed smoot
to have obtained the consent Of the
church before he could have become
a candidate for the senate. In addi-
tion to the Thatcher episode, Critch-
low gave history of the prosecutions
in Utah on charges Of polygamous CO.
habitation since the passage of the Ed
munds law and legislation in the terri
tory and state which affects Nor
monism or polygamy His story was
concise and entertaining and he was
interrupted but little.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
PRISONER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Held for Murder. John White Would
Beat Out His Brains.

Beat OUT Hts brains.
Butte. Mont, March io.--A special
from Billings states that John White
who Is held In the county jail there
for the alleged murder Of w. d,
schwink. and woman named Marie
Burns. last Thursday. made desper-
ate effort TO take his own life yester-
day afternoon by beating himself over
she newaswlsh me iron cover Of a paiL
white was heard pounding something
and an investigation was made,
The prisoner was found hitting him
self on the head with all the force he
could muster with heavy iron pail
cover. stopping at intervals TO wash
blood from his eyes. The Jailer as
sisted by several prisoners, managed
to secure the cover, but II took six
men to subdue the desperate man. He
was finally oyerpowered, but not be-
fore he had repeatedly sunk his teeth
IN the arms OF those fighting him
when his wounds were dressed II was
found that the skull was not fractured,
but his scalp was bruised and cut to
pulp. White did not seem TO mind
the pain from his hurts, but made
desperate attempts to remove the irons
from his wrists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
HEARST FACTION vIcToRs.
Old Timers sidetracked at the Rhode
Island Democratic Convention.

Old Timers Sidetracked at the Rhode
Island Democratic Convention.
Providence. II. l.. March 10.--John J..
Fitzgerald. Of Pawtucket. and The lead
er OF the democrats in the state house
Of representatives. won notable vic
tory In the state convention, held to-
day for the purpose OF choosing dele
gates to the national democratic con-
vention. Fitzgerald routed the forces
led by Patrick II. Quinn. OF Warwick,
chairman of the state central commit
tee, and Colonel Samuel r. Honey,
leader OF the "old time" democratic,
electlng six supporters Of the Fitz-
gerald Green faction, which is work
Ing In the interest OF w. r. Hearst
for the presidential nomination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Japs Build Railway.

New York, March 1O.-Japanese mil
itary engineers, with 5000 Of the pio-
neer corps, have commenced active
construction on the Seoul-Wiju rail-
way, cables the lIerlad's correspondent
at Seoul. Materials are now en- route
from Japan. A large number Of Cor
can laborers will be employed and
every effort will be made to complete
the work this year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Sealing Schooner Strands.

Victoria, B. c.. March 1O.-The
schooner Penelope. bound outward on
her annual sealing cruise to Bering
sea, dragged her anchors in Clallam
bay and went ashore in an easterly
gale. sustaining much damage. An
unknown seaman was drowned. With
Of the present wind her
position is considered hopeless.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11

was visited last night and today by
a storm as fierce as any experienced
by the Oldest inhabitants Trees were
uprooted In many localities. here and
there a building In course OF construc-
ton or undergoing alterations was
blown down and In few cases con-
siderable loss was suffered by prop
erty owners.
The wind attained velocity OF 60
miles an hour. the greatest velocity re-
corded at the local weather bureau.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Gets in White Heat Because Of Prime
Minister'S Use Of Word Calumny,
Referring 60 Recent Speech
in the Fiscal Controversy.
Explanation Offered Does Not Suit ae Member Who Proceeds to
Unburden Himself Regarding Noted Peer-Decencies
Of Debate That Should Be- Used Even by Those
Who Occupy Highest Positions.

doubts and imagined dangers which
are reported to be haunting the Corean
emperor Information obtained from
private sources Is TO the effect that
the japanese squadron has bombarded
yladivostock twice since March 6.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Salary Of Commissioners.

washington, March 1O.-President
Roosevelt has fixed the salaries of the
lsthmian canal commissioners at s12,-
600 per year and in addition thereto
SIS per day while they are on the 18TH
mus.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
TRANSIT FOR PHILIPPINES.
Secretary Taft Discusses Plans With
Leadlna Railroad Men.

Leading Railroad Men,
New York. March lo.-secretary Of
war Taft came here today and had
prolonged conference with several men
prominent in railroad and financial
matters. including sir william 6. Van
Horne. Il. II. Hartman, George Pea
body. LIndon w. Bates, Miles Green,
J. Gilbertsmith. colone Edwards
James spcyer and Charles II. Tweed
After the conference, Secretary Taft
said that II had been called 10 con-
slider the possibilities Of steam and
electric railroad development In the
Philippines. that no other enterprises
were discussed and no conclusion had
been reached.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11

Tomsk. Western Siberia, March d.
A military train bound for Irkutsk
eastern Siberia. was derailed today
one person was killed and a number
OF others were injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Homes in Ito's Visit.

Toxic, March 1O.-It is believed IN
diplomatic circles here that Marquis
Ito, who Is to leave Toxic March 10
for Corea, will be able to allay the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Russlan Scouts Retlre.

Toxic, March 1O.-Russian and Jap
anese scouts met north of Ping Yang
yesterday. After brief engagement
the Russians retreated. No casualties
are reported on either side.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11

Until two years ago the venerable pen-
sioner drew only s12 per month, but
congress has increased his pension to
;25 per month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
Little Information Obtained But
indications Are That Storm
Shows Little Abatement.
IN THROEs OF A HURRICANE
storm Swept District Is West
of Reno, North Of Los
Angeles aud South Of
SissOnS,

Portland March ia--san Francisco
an all California west OF Reno, north
OF Los Angeles and south OF sissIons
In In the throes of the severest wind
and rain storm that has occurred for
- years. Telegraph wires in all direcc-
tons are proatrated. and San Francisco
In almost isolated from the rest OF the
world.
From the meagcr Information at
hand II IL learned that terrible damage
has been inflicted to shipping in San
Francisco harbor and along the coast
One report has II that the business por-
ton OF sausillto In under water and
In portions Of San Francisco water has
backed up and flooded cellars
Whether the storm has begun TO de-
crease hp violence Ia not positively
known, but private message received
about Q o'clock tonight indicates that
t1e zIutEn u atsii ~ 1tS hsight Nefsisef
Telegraph company has any hopes OF
obtaining information OF any sort to-
night.
Train Blown From Track.
This morning the barometer reached
1928. the lowest record and the wind
registered velocity Of 4s miles A
train OF passenger cars at Alameda
mole was blown from the track. No
one was injured.
The steeple OF 81. Paul's church was
snapped OF and many buildings un-
der construction were badly damaged,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-11
slo STORM AT SACRAMENTO.

Houses Torn Down and Trees uproot.
ed by Fierce Wind.
Sacramento. March lO.--Sacramento
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-02
LADD METALS MINES.
smelter Is Doing Excellent Work
Transportation Interfered with.

The Ladd Metals company, operating
AT Mineral, Idaho, Is regular contrib
utor to the local markets, The mines
are equipped with mating furnaces
and the product Is finally reduced to
bullion In this valley
A correspondent writing from the
camp Of Mineral says;
Under the present management OF
the mines and shelter work on all de-
partments continues In a way that ar
CUES well for the future OF the camp
Mr.. Williams has shown himself to
be master of the situation. Under his
supervision the smelter has been i'm
proved In several respects and Is now
running under better conditions than
ever before
The method OF carrying away the
Stag from the furnace by means of a
stream OF water Is entirely successful
and the Stag which crumbles into a
gravel like condition serves as an adj
mirable material for improving the
roads.
In the near futurs the second fur.
mace will be completed, which VIII
OF necessity increase the scope OF the
company's operations all around.
Transportation from Huntington TO
Mineral is temporarily interfered with
on account OF the river, which Is so
high as to render crossing II with big
teams dangerous.
The Snake rose seven feet within
the last two weeks,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-02
WHEAT STRONGER.
Unfavorable Crop Advices Has a
Very FaYOrble Effect.

Chicago, March 2-Unfavorable crop
advlces and firm cables IN the face OF
the severe decline here yesterday caused
strength In wheat today. The May delIv-
cry however, was weak on hayy llquida-
ton. May opned q to IA higher at %
to 20 and July * TO q higher at 92h to
$40. Weakness In corase grains brought
out considerable profit taking and Nav
declined 10 GA and rallied again TO IS,
July held steady at q2lk
The May delivery strengthened later
In the day In sympathy with July, AZ.
ter selling up 10 a9ls May closed Mt g9h,
net gain for the day Of ~. July was 2la
cents higher az 94h.
Cash: Wheat-No. 2 red. iolffl 90: No.
9 red l,0oGl .O3 No, 2, hard, soas2; No.
9. hard @ae0. No. ], northern, 96dl %;
No. @ northern, 92Ql'0O; No, 3, spring,
SI0S,
Corn-No. 8, 49a42h; No. 4, Ssdn.
oats--No 2, i0a40is, No. 8 Ssiaa4O.
Close; Wheat--May. 99lI; July, 9it old,
&q95is Sept, S7%, old, SSN.
Corn March, 62hs; May, 55sd55h; July.
yoatseMarc6. aoh, May, aslaa4gA.; July.
Pork-May. ii,7sis; July, l4ssM.
Lard-May, 742hs; July. 76j,
Ribs-May Las; July 1856
Flax-May, LII.
Tlmothy-March, 800.
Clover-March, llD,
Barley--Cash. 40q60.