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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
TOOLATEFOR ACTION
PRESIDENT HAS GIVEN Up RAIL.
ROAD LEGISLATION.
Reasonably Certain That He will
Not Call an Extra Session This
Spring, but Will Probably Call
One in October to Take Up the
Rate Question.

Washington, Feb. 2l.-President
Roosevelt, who for several weeks has
been hopeful that some definite action
might be taken at the present session
Of congress on the railroad rate ques-
ton, has practically relinquished the
idea of securing legislation on the sub
ject this session. 1t is reasona bly, GER
tain that he will not call an extraordi-
nary session of congress to meet in the
spring, but unless he changes his mind
he will call congress together prob
ably in October.
Representative Esch and Townsend,
joint authors of the rate bill which
passed the house, had talk with the
president yesterday. They agreed with
him that the prospect for the enact
ment of rate legislation at this session
was remote. They indicated that if
no action were taken at this session
the subject would be considered thor
oughIy during the summer with the
idea of presenting a measure at the
next session which, very likely, would
contain some additional features.
AS they left the White House both
Messrs. Esch and Townsend expressed
the conviction that an extra session
would be called for next autumn to
deal with the rate question.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
TAXES OVER OEFENSES.
Canadian Government to Assume
CHARGE of FOrtifiCatiOnS,

Victoria, B. c., Feb. 2l.-Details of
the acquisition of the Canadian land
defenses by the Canadian government,
which will take over the works from
the imperial government on July l.,
brave been received from Ottawa A
special from Ottawa says:
1t is understood that the British gov
eminent suggested that Canada should
pay 81 ESQ, 900 of the cost of maintain.
ing these defenses, and leave the con-
troll in the hands of the British govern
ment. Canada would not consent to do
this. She adhered to her outstanding
offer to assume the control and foot the
whole bill. 1t was not a question of
cost with the Dominion, because the
entire outlay will be more than ST..
900, 900. What Canada objected to was
making permanent expenditures which
would not be under the control of the
Dominion parliament. The British
authorities have agreed to Canada 8
offer.
While the control of the Halifax and
Esquimalt garrisons will pass into the
hands of Canada on July /, the Do
minion will only take over the differ
ent services gradually. There are GER
tain works with which Canadians are
not yet familiar, and British officers
and men will continue in such posi-
tions until Canadians qualify. Cana
da could supply the necessary infantry
in quick order, but it would take some
time to get in the engineering staff etc.
Canada regards with great favor the
compliment which Great Britain has
paid her in handing over these import.
ant defenses to her care. The trust
will be we'll looked after.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
PRESIDENT DIRECTS INQUIRY.
Commissioner Gerfieid will Make II
, Extended and Comprehensive.

Washington, Feb. 20.-President
Roosevelt has directed James X. Gar
field, commissioner of corporations Of
the department of commerce and la
Dor, to begin Immediately the oil in
vestigation requested by the house of
representatives in resolution adopted
unanimously. The investigation, by
direction of the president, will be ex-
tende and comprehensive. The pres
ident has directed letter to the COM
missioner in which he has given his
directions and presented in outline his
views. The inquiry Will be pressed as
rapidly as possible. The scope of the
investigation and the time it will &C.
cupy cannto be indicated at this time.
1t is expected that the investigation
will naturally extend to the operations
of the Standard in the Beaumont, Tex
as, fields, and possibly to other fields
as we'll.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
ALL CLASSES DISSATISFIED.
Situation in Russia Steadily Become
More ThredteninU.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 20.-Public
opinion becomes steadily more TREAT
ening. Down with the Romanoff
dynasty is heard in the salons, thea
tiers and street. News from the prov
inces reveals similar situation. Pea
SAINTS along the Volga, notably in Sara
tov and Kazan and in Central Russia,
particularly in Voronesh, Kaluga, Onel
and Mocow, refuse to pay their state
taxes, saying that they are unable to
do SO, and that unless the car grants
them land from the state domains,
they would be obliged to take it them
selves.
The news has frightened the gov
eminent because of its political i'm
port. 1t embarasses the financial ad-
ministration of the country. People of
high social position and great influence
in st. Peters burg business affairs who
have hitherto been refraining from all
political action. now discuss politics.
earnestly and admit the imminence OF
a radically reorganized scheme of gov
eminent.
Agitation throughout the country
persists in the most astonishing way
1t was expected to subside for the time
being almost as quickly as it arose
but the people are Infatuated and ig-
more the orders of their leaders to
await patiently the course of events.
This condition has been helped along
by the report that the dowager en-
press, Grand Duke Sergius and Pobied-
onostzetf, procurator of the holy synod,
are again engaged in a desperate strug-
gle to compel Nicholas to turn his back
on the reformers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
WASHINGTON NEWS

A great amount of spurious 20 and
80 cent coins are reported in Seattle
and other sound cities.
DIR J. c. Minton, a trustee of the
Whatcom state normal school, has sent
his resignation to the governor.
j. A. Moore has asked tho Seattle
city council for franchi for two new
street railway lines, a portion Of which
will be elevated.
Watson G. Squire, of Seattle, has
been appointed an aide-de-camp to
serve with Gen. Chaffee at The inaug-
nral parade at Washington March 4
Senator Samuel H. Piles arrived at
Washington Monday night. He will
learn some of the ropes during the re-
mainder of the session and take the
oath of office March 4.
The state supreme court has handed
down a decision to the effect that the
law prohibiting the sale of timber land
cruising more than a million feet to
the quarter section is valid.
Capt. p. f. Dundon, whose creosote
plant at Lowell burned last summer,
has decided to rebuild upon the old
site. A crew of men has started clear
ing it. 1t is planned to have the new
plant ready for the machinery within
six months.
NJ Pechiarth, a fisherman, while
SEEMING for herring in Everett harbor
north of the Clark Nickerson mill,
captured full grown hair seal in his
net. The animal became tangled in
the meshes and was taken alive with
hardly struggle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
NORTH SEA INQUIRY.
Commission Will Soon File It's Final
Report.

Paris, Feb. 2l.-Admiral Baron
Spaun, of Austro- Hungary, and Rear
Admiral Charles H. Davis, of the Uni
ted States, have been designated to
draw up the report of the international
commission of inquiry into the North
sea incident. This will be presented
in secret session Wednesday for discus
sion and final approval.
The Austrian and American admi-
rails were chosen as representing the
elements of the commission which are
entirely neutral. Their main work is
to fulfill the requirement of the proto-
col that the commission report all the
circumstances of the incident.
The full board of admirals reserves
the final determination of the main
question until after the presentation of
Admiral Won Spaun and Admiral Da.
Wis recital of circumstances. There
seemsl to be definite inclination ON
the part of the majority of the COM
mission toward partially justifying or
excusing Admiral Rojestvensky's &C.
ton.
1t is generally believed in we'll in
formed quarters that the Russian,
French and Austrian admirals incline
to the foregoing view, while the Brit
ish and American admirals are consid-
cred favorable to the British view that
no torpedo boats were present and that
therefore there was no justification for
firing. However, the board apparently
is seeking to reconcile differences so
that the decision may not be pro.
nounced victory for either side, but
measurabl acceptable to both.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
SEATTLE MARKET REPORT

The following prices are offered tc
the producer by the local dealers TO,
delivery in round lots f. o. b. Seattle,
and are subject to change without no.
tice:
Grain-Oats, s26.5O@27 per ton
barley, 90. 5O@23 per ton wheat, chicken
feed, 20 so per ton; bran, $40; shorts,
f20@21; corn, $25.
Hay-tasternW ashington, $16@17R
per ton; Puget sound, $11@12; alfalfa,
*1O@11.
Eggs-Strictly fresh ranch, 2S@29c
Poultry-Live hens, 12@12Rc pc,
10; old BOOSTERS, 10c; ducks, l2@122
geese, &c; springs, 1Sc.
Live Stock-Choice beef cattle,
COWS, 21ac per 10; steers, ga @31ac;
sheep, $40; hogs, 6@61ac; dressed
calves, 1890; live, 5000.
Hides, Pelts and Wool-Heavy and
sailed steers, over go pounds, $40 per
ID; medium, sound, Sc; light, sound,
Sc; COWS, sound, all weights, SC; stays,
bulls and oxen, $40; sailed kips, Sc
calves, 9@1Oc; culls lc less than
sound; green hides lc less than sailed
dry hides, 11@15c; dry culls, one-third
less; sheep pelts, 25c@1.25 each;
shesrlings, 10000 each; Eastern
Washington wool, 11@16o per 10;
Western Washington wool, 10000
dirty or timber stained, 16@18c; tai.
low, SH@4c; grease, 1900.
Tacoma Quotations
Wheat-Bluestem No /, 92c; club
No. l, $40.
Livestock-steers, 4@4kc per Id;
COWS, s@s1o; hogs, sA@sAo; sheep,
5@5Zc. y
Poultry - Turkeys, dressed, a9c;
chickens, spring, dressed, 16c; ducks,
dressed, loo; geese, dressed, 100. Live
Hens, 12c ducks, 100; geese, 12ok;
turkeys, 19c; spring chickens, lao;
squads, &2.50@3.
Butter-Washington creamery, $40;
ranch, 15@18o.
Eggs-30o.
Oats-$27@29; rolled oats, $1,000.
Hay, Alfalfa, etc-Wheat hay,
s1S.60@14.60; timothy $17.OO@1S.6O;
mixed, $13.b0@15; Glover, $14.6O@
1850; alfalfa. $11.60@12.0O: Puget
sound$12@14.
Feed-Corn, $685.; wheat, $50; bar.
Icy, whole grain, $2S; rolled, $24.60;
bran, e20.60 Shorts, e21@22.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
news OF THE WEEK
items FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF
The WORLD.
Resume of the Less Important, but
NOtLeSS ereSting, Happenings
In Condensed Form.

Joseph jefferson, the celebrated act
or, observed his 10th birthday at Palm
Beach, Florida, Monday.
1t is stated that the Provincial gov
eminent is considering the purchase OF
the remaining 800 900 acres Of land
held by Dunsmuir ON Vancouver island.
The house has passed the naval ap-
preparation bill, carrying provision
for two new battleships. The total
carried by the naval bill is just under
100000, 900.
Eight business buildings were burn
ed at indianapolis Sunday, the proper
ty loss being estimated at 81 500, 900.
The St. Nicholas and Savoy hotels were
among the buildings burned.
Representative Baker, of New York
has introduced a resolution condemn
ing the action of the president in send
ing condolences to the car on the as
sassination of Grand Duke Serglus.
The capture is announced by tine
japanese navy department of the Brit
lsh steamer Powderham, bound for
Vladivostok, with crargo of Cardiff
coal. Where the capture was made is
not stated.
Major Darlington, convicted of falls
flying vouchers of the civil govern
ment of the Philippines to the amount
of $500, has been sentenced to to.
tai of sixty years and five days impris-
onment. He was sentenced on five sep
arate counts and the sentence on each
charge was twelve years and day.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
FIGURING ON PEACE.
Gar and His Ministers Have
Had a Conference on
the Subject.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 2O.-The Asso-
ciated Press learns on exceptional au-
thority that the question of peace was
formally considered BYE mperor Mich
olas and his ministers at a conference
held at Tsarkoe- Selo.
No particulars are obtainable as
before the discussion began the emper-
or exacted from each one present. a SOL
emn promise not to divulge the slight.
est hint of what TRANSFERRED.
The belief is, however, that the pos
sible conditions and terms were under
consideration.
1t is suggested in high quarters that
some intimation of terms has reached
the Russian government from Japan,
although it is certain that it did not
come through the regular diplomatic
channels.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
To Open Spawning Grounds.

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. 2O.-The re-
moval Of distractions to the progress
of sockeye salmon toward the spawning
grounds at the headwaters of the Ok.
stahl and Copper rivers, tributaries of
the Skeena river, is to be carried out
forthwith by the federal government.
Both streams were formerly famous
spawning grounds for sockeyes, but in
recent years no spawning has occurred
on either river because the fish could
not pass the barriers caused by rock
slides, logs and fallen trees. About 4
dozen natural dams will be removed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
pension Bill Passed.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The house
has passed the pensions appropriation
bill, carrying $l3S, 1855, 200. The mi.
nority, led by Mr.. Underwood, made
an ineffec effort to reduce the ag.
gregate of the appropriation so as tc
exclude pensions allowed under "ordel
No. 49," which, it is asserted, would
involve about 81, 5000 1t was con.
tended that the order was without au.
thority of law. The minority insisted
that the majority should bring in a
service pension bill. The bill was
passed in the form in which it came
from the committee.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
DENTAL CASE DECIDED.
Not Illegal to "Own, Run and Man.
age" Without License.

Olympia, Feb. 20 The first opinion
handed down by Justice Milo A. Root
in the state supreme court was given
in the case of the state of Washington,
against Edwin j. Brown, appellant.
Brown was charged with 'the crime
of owning, running and managing a
dental Office in the state of Washington
without license in violation of the
state dental law.
Justice Root says in part:
1--WE feel that a court should be re-
luctant to pronounce statute invalid,
except where its plain duty impels
such action. Conceiving this to be
such case, we are led to declare that
part OF the statute requiring an exam
ination and license in order to own
run or manage dental office or de-
partment, void"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
Japan BUYS Engines.

Philadelphia, Feb. 20.-Mitsui Z
Co., New York agents of the japanese
government, have placed with local
firm an order for seventy-five locomo-
tives, the largest purchase ever made
here by foreign government. The
estimated cost of the locomotives is
81 100000. The terms of the contract
require that the locomotives shall be
built as soon as possible and delivered
in lots of twelve. They will be ship
ped by rail to the Pacific coast, where
they will be placed aboard steamships
and sent direct to Korea.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
FOUNTAIN or QUICKSILVER.
milwaukee Nan Sells Alaska Claim
for 100000.

Milwaukee, Feb. 2O.-A mountain,
said to be almost solid cinnibar, was
sold Saturday to j. 7. Keegan, of
Leadville, Colo, for 81 500, 900, by H..
J. Dieter. a Milwaukee prospector,
who learned of the mountain in six
yeras' residence in Alaska.
The mountain is on the Kuskok win
river, and Dieter has brought out three
tons of cinnibar, which assays 55 per
cent quicksilver. 1t is stated that a
vein has been followed into the noun
tain side $50 feet, and, it is asserted,
there is no evidence of its end. 1t is
400 feet wide as far as followed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
No Definite Results.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 20.-The Asso-
ciated Press is in position to announce
positively that after the long consulta-
ton which was held at Tsarkoe- Selo
with the committee of commissioners,
headed by its president, NJ. Witte, on
the advisability of summoning Fem
sky SAILOR, the emperor arrived at no
definite decision. M. Witte, president
of the commission of ministers, reply
ing to question regarding the reports
circulated to the effect that he had re-
sisgned, said that he had not resigned,
though he was not anxious to remain
in office
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
Prospect Good for Fruit.

Vancouver, Wash, Feb. 2O.-The
indications for good fruit crop the
coming season are excellent. The cold
weather has been holding back the
buds on the trees, aud this will mate.
rally assist in keeping the fruit from
early frosts.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
SmeIter on Vancouver Island.

Victoria, B. c., Feb. 2O.-It is re-
ported here that the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company has in view the
erection of large smelling works on
Vancouver island. With the copper
refining plant will be included iron
works for the reduction of the raw
material to the finished product.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
Securities Kissing.

Boston, Feb. 2O.-The disappearance
ties said to be the property of Herman
S. Cheney, client, and to have a
value Of 1858, 900. Beyond the infor-
nation that the papers, $4,000 of
which are negotiable, were removed
from the safe or vault about January
II, since which time unsuccessful
little concerning the matter is msde
public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
Clark to Build Trolley Line

Missoula, Mont, Feb. 2O.-At a
meeting of the city council an ordi +,
nance submitted in behalf of Senator
W. A. Clark fol the granting of a fran.
chise for strret railway line in the
city was passed. The system will be
the first in the history Of the city and
will embrace thirty miles of road.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
PASSED BY SENATE.
Appropriation Bills and Anti.PaSS
Pleasure,

Olympia, Feb 12O.-The senate has
passed the bill appropriating money
for the institutions under the state
board of control as follows: Western
Washington hospital for the insane,
*34s, 200; Eastern hospital for the in
sane. *2OS, 700; penitentiary, *213, 200;
reform school, *51 200; soldiers home,
500, 700; school for defective youth,
$4s, 200; board of contrib, 5000, 90;
revolving fund, state prison, $3.50, 900;
from general fund, 81, 1895. Total
81, l07, 382.95.
Senator Graves bill prohibiting state
officials from accepting free services
from railroad, telegraph or telephone
companies, also passed..
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
JAY COOKE DEAD.

Once Famous FinanCier and Railroad
Nan SuCCumbS.
Philadelphia, Feb. 20.-Jay Cooke,
whose fame as financier was world
wide, died last night at the home of
his SON. in. law, Charles D. Barney, at
Ogontz, a suburb of this city, aged SO
years. He had been suffering from
general debility, the result of old age,
for several years.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
Russian Consul BUYS Shios.

Kiel, Germany, Feb. 20.-Herr Die
dric hsen, the Russian consul here, has
bought the Roslyn Castle and Raglan
Castle. of the Union Castle line, of
Liverpool, for Russia.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
NEW ATLANTIC CABLE.
Commercial Company to Build 1t Out
of Reserve Fund.

of Reserve FUND.
New York, Feb. 20.-Another At.
leptic cable is to be laid and bids for
its laying have already been made. 1t
is expected that the new cable will be
in operation the coming summer.
According to Clarence Mckay no
new stock will be issued on this cable,
but the cost has been met by the Mac
kay company because of a desire to
keep the reserve fund Of the CONNER
cial Gable Company intact. The new
ca Die will embody the latest discover
les in this branch of electricity.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-02-23
Chinese Accused of BEING Spies

Chinese Accused of Being Spies
Mukden, Feb. 20.-Seventeen Chi
nese have been arrested here charged
with being Japanese spies. Documents
were found in their possession showing
they were trained in school estab-
lished by Japanese to qualify them as
spies. They will be tried by court
martial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-23
MILITARY
ANNUAL INSPECTION OF WASHING
TON GUARDS BY U. S. ARMY
OFFICER
THE COMPANY MADE A FINE SHOWING.

The arnory ufthe Washington Guards
presented Il busy scene Monday night
the OCCASION being the aununl Inspection
oi the company 10y an officer oi the l. ;
Army.
Promptly az : O'Clock Cob e. A. Dcmp-
Sey the inspecting officer, walked into
the armory, aud First Sergeant Is. VI
Ienyell called the company Ia attention.
Roll call showed the presence OF " mon.
Can't. VI. b. Rowe. Lieut.. 7. NJ. Larkin
aud Lieut.. g. G.. Billing~ey wer' all
present
The company was drilled 10y Lieut..
L.arkin. who put the men through some
very pretty movements with snap and
examines. after which Col. Dempsey
commenced the inspection which was ID
most thorough one. lasting about AN
hour.
The Colonel was we'll pleased and 81"
expressed himself To- the Officers.
The percentage made willie announced
later.
Few companies IN tho state cnn equal
the -Oldierly appearance aud bchrlng ul
the Fredericksburg boys
\ largo crowd was present Ia S'v the
inspection and many complimentary re-
marks were made ON the fine appearance
of the company.
The armory has recently hrn painted
and otherwise improved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-23
SPOTSYLVANIA
EnioyabI, Dance at Personals.

Lewiston. Va. March 2lst 1903
4 very ENJOYABLE hop" was danced in
Lewiston Hall Friday evening. Marh
18th. Al twrlvra delightful supper was
served after which dancing was con
tinued till two.
Among those present wen Miss Madge
Driver with Nj Franklin Davis; Miss
Clara Smith with Mr. Grorge Davis; Miss
Ophe Harris. Mr.. II. Il. TerIill; Miss
Elizabeth IIolladay, Mr. u. l.. Phillips
Miss Emily Smith. Mr. Robt Driver: Miss
Margaret Boggs. Mr.. Haley Cook, Miss
Mamie Boggs. Mr. Frank Vaughan: Miss
Lucy IIolladay. Mr. J. H. Dunlorl. of
the University College Of Medicine; Miss
Mamie Cooke. Mr.. VI. u. Smith; Miss
Mary Cosby. Mr.. Smith; Miss Mac Cosby.
Mr. Moses.
The chaprons Were Mrs. J. H. Thur.
man. Mr. !. =. Holiday and Mrs l..
4. Boggs. Stays: Mcssrs. ". d. Chiies.
Of Louisa; Clarence Iioggs, Bruce Harris
and Frank billiard,
Mr.. +. ;. Goodloe OF Richmond, spent
SUNDAY with his parents here.
Mrs. j. Z. Iloladay j. visiting friends
in Richmond.
Mr.. /. :. Leitch paid short visit To
his father-in-law. Mr. f. W. Smith. a
few days ago.
Mr.. John Washington. oi Caroline.
has brn visiting her mother. Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Dew. VI. VI. VI.