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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
dual TARIFF" MAY Be
POLITICAL SLOGAN

Chicago. Aug. 16.-"Dual tariff" in
all probability is the war cry which
will ring through the United States
for some years to come, instead of the
familiar call for reciprocity. The new
slogan means the passage Of "maxi-
mum and minimum" tariff law, per-
hitting the ests blishment of reciprocal
trade relations with friendly foreign
countries by the vote Of congress. AL
vim H. Sanders, chairman of the exec
utive committee Of the national reci-
procity conference, which is now in
session at the Illinois theater, is cred
tied with originating the war cry.
Mr.. Saunders preached his suggestion
to few friends after the word reci-
procitv had received rough handling
on the floor of the convention, and it
met with approval among the delegates.
The convention has assembled to dis
ouss reciprocal trade relations with
other countries, amendment Of the
Dingley tariff law, alterations of the
interstate commerce law and kindred
matters.
A notable feature of the conference
was the attendance Of foreign consuls
resident in Chicago, representing near
ly every country in the world.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
STRIKE ORDERED OFF
ON GREAT northern

St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 19.-"This is
to advise you that the strike Of the sta
ton agents and photographers on the
Great Northern railway has been de-
clared off, and our embership is now
at liberty to return to work if it de-
sirea. So far as the organization and
committee are concerned, the strike is
a closed incident"
Such is the text of the notification
sent to F. E. Ward, general manager
of the Great Northern railway, last
night by President Perham Of the Or.
der Of Railway Telegrsphers and the
members of the Great Northern griev.
ance committee.
Mr.. Ward said last night that the
only increases granted the men were
those which were promulgated by the
company on August and those which
were given the men voluntarily by the
company prior to the declaration Of
the strike, aggregating 100000.
The poll of the Northern Pacific had
not yet been completed at an early hour
this morning. Scarcely half the men
had been heard from, but it was stated
by strike officers at the Hotel Foley
that the vote returns thus far received
indicated that the men still have their
fighting clothes on and wish to contin-
ne the strike.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21

18th year was recalled to Washington
by the death Of his father. For three
years." he says. in speaking Of this
period, II had been with the army SELL
Ing papers, scouting and fighting when
ever l got a chance. had tried earn
estly for enlistment, but my application
was rejected on account Of my youth.
You see l was only IA in 1861, when
l ran away from home and Joined the
Sickles Excelsior Brigade Of the Sec
ond Army Corps. l had done the army
some service in my limited way, and
they knew it, In my pocket, when I
went to see President Lincoln, car
ried number Of the passes had
used through the lines, and testimo-
malls from those for whom l had rem
dered service.
Il found Mr.. Lincoln in character
istic attitude, his long legs crossed, and
his attenuated form erect, but his
gaunt face, with its deeply sunken
eyes, surveyed me kindly. told my
story and produced my papers, which
the President scanned. Then taking
sheet Of paper, he addressed the fol-
lowing communication to the Secretary
Of the Interior:
"'Give this lad a job.
"a. LINCOLN
Evans was made assistant messen-
ger in the Department of the Interior.
Later he perfected his education and
qualified for the position he now holds.
Since becoming disbursing officer he
has handled $2OOOOO,OOO without SIN
gle mistake. In addition, he is the
financial chief Of the department and
has supervision Of other appropriations
aggregating S16O,OOO,OOO yearly.
Major Evans was at Ford's Opera
House the night President Lincoln was
assassinated.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
STATES RESOURCES
and LIABILITIES

Olympia, Aug. 1S.-Washington' q
resources, those of the state itself, ag-
gregate $38, 1908, 154.37, and her lisbil-
tiles are but 81 1884, 235.04, according
to a detailed inventory prepared and
issued by State Auditor Clausen. This
is the first time in the history of the
state such q statement has been pre-
pared. Every state official and heads
of institutions have been called upon
to submit detailed estimates Of state
property under their control, and from
these reports the statement is made
up. The report is Of date March 81,
1905.
The statement shows that of it's
granted lands the state retains proper
ty conservatively estimated at value
Of S2S, zoo, 900. OF the 2,81S,O80 acres
originally granted the state 7S.S37.s9
acres have been sold at an average
price Of $16.66 per acre. 1t is esti-
mated that there are 1000 miles Of
tide lands yet unsold, valued at about
80, 900 per mile, and 1o,457 acres OF
oyster reserves worth $50 an acre.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21

In these days of eager search for
and rapid dissemination Of news, many
of the discoveries in medicine, as in
other sciences, are prematurely dis
closed, and things which are only prob
able or possible are accepted as estab-
lished facts by the general public,
which is always hungry for marvels
and lacks the wise skepticism Of the
scientist. This remark applies espe-
cially to the new "cures" for consump-
ton and for cancer, the publication Of
which has done so much harm by en-
couraglng false hopes Of benefit In the
minds of many sufferers from one or
the other Of these maladies.
Much has been written of the nature
of cancer and of its treatment, but
nothing has been definitely established
in relation to it. The true nature and
the cause Of cancer are still unknown.
for although many believe that it will
ease, the proof is still lacking. AS re-
CARDS the cure Of cancer also, we are
still far from the desired certainty.
Much has been said Of treatment by
means Of light rays, ROentgen rays,
antitoxin serum: and success has ap-
parently followed one or other Of these
methods in the case of certain super
fetal cancers or of some of the less
malignant forms Of growth. But there
Is nothing definite yet to be said Of all
these new methods. In some cases,
after an apparent cure, the disease has
returned and progressed to fatal ter
inmate In spite of renewal Of the
trea tment that seemed at first to be SO
effectual.
The most that can be said is that it
seems to have been demonstrated that
cancer Is not always the inevitably
fatal disease that it was believed to
be, and that therefore its treatment is
not an absolutely hopeless task. But
the uncertainty Of success in any Civ
en- case is so great that one is not JUS
titled In postponing surgical measures.
An early operation is still the most
certain means of cure-the only means
Of which the past results give us any
real assurance Of cure; and If resort is
first made to one or the other of the
new methods the danger is that. il
they fail, the opportunity for complete
removal may be lost beyond recall
Youths Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
BOYCOTT DISAVOWED
HIGH Chinese Official ARRIVES
AT FRISCO.
Imperial Trade Commissioner Wong
nal nah, Says His Government
Has No Connection with Anti.
American Sentiment-lS Here to
Discuss New Exclusion Treaty.

San Francisco, Aug. 16-Among the
passengers on the steamship Mongolia,
which has arrived here from the ORR
ent, was Wong Kai Kah, Chinese i'm
perial trade commissioner, accompa.
MED by his secretary. He is gonig to
Washington. 1t is stated tina the OBJ
ject Of his trip is to discuss the boy
colt and the proposed new exclusion
treaty.
He wishes to impress on the Ameri-
can people that the Chinese govern
emit HAS nothing'to do with the boycott
ola merican goo -, and says that this
is "private enterprise" on the part
Of merchants and gentry of the Celes.
tial empire, and is the result of our
treatment of the favored CLASSES who
come to this country. He said:
81 shall probably 60 to the different
commercial centers which have trade
with our country. have nothing to
do with the ooycott, nor is my mission
to the United States with reference to
it. want it to be understood that
there is not an official in China who
has anything to do with the boycott,
and as last word will say that it ia
the earnest desire Of my government to
have the most friendly relations with
the United States.
Wong Kai Kah was extremely curl
GUS as to the peace negotiations, and
expressed hope that the war would
soon be brought to close. He seemed
to be greatly relieved over the news Of
the return to China Of Manchuria, and
of the open door policy.
Begun In Honolulu.
The Mongolia brings news that the
boycott is stated in Honolulu to have
had its origin there, where it was
urged among Chinese as long ago as
February, 1904. Ching zee ON, ed
itor of local Chinese daily paper,
which has some circulation in various
parts of China, claims to have been
the originator of the movement. A
year and half ago he urged such ac-
ton upon his countrymen, on the
ground that their government was not
strong enough to resist the treatment
being given by Americans to Chinese
having right to ravel in America.
The steamer Mongolia was in Annoy
on July 10, and had some difficulty in
getting Chinese coolies to work on her
cargo. The boycott was to have been
declared the following day.
j. W. Davidson, acting consul gen.
eral at Shanghai, who also arrived
from the Orient ON the Mongolia, says
that the cause of the Chinese boycott
is the discourteous treatment which
the SONS of influential Chinese officials
have received at the hands of immi-
grafton officials on landing at San
Francisco.
Mr.. Davidson thought that the fact
that orders had already been placed
for six months ahead for delivery of
American goods would prevent the
boycott being successful; but he ad-
mitted that popular anti foreign feel.
ing might be aroused which would car
ry the fight beyond control and result
in serious consequences.
"The purpose Of the boycott" he
said, "has never Deen to secure the
admission of coolies, but to gain a
proper treatment for exempt classes"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
ASSEMBLY ORDERED
CAR ISSUES UkASE FOR ITS
CONVOCATION.
Consultative Organization In Con.
neCtiOn With Council Of the
cmpire-NO legislative Powers,
but Is . Long Step Forward for
Russia,

st. Petersburg, Aug. 19.-Russia' q
national representative assembly, the
fruit Of decades of stress and striving
for reform which endows the Russian
people with the right Of being consult
ed through their chosen representatives
in the suggestion, preparation and re-
peal Of legislation, today takes its place
among the fundamental institutions OF
the empire.
In q solemn manifesto, Emperor
Nicholas announces this morning tc
his subjects the fruition of his plans
summoning the representatives of hit
people, as outlined in a rescript issued
by him on March last, and fixes the
date for the convocation as mid Jan.
uary. A ukase addressed to the senate
formally orders that body to registe,
as the imperial will a law project,
formulating the nature, powers and
procedure Of the new governmental or.
ganization.
The manifesto, ukase and project are
published in special editions of the
Official Messenger in St. Petersburg
and Moscow. They will be given out
for publication at noon to the newspa.
pers throughout the empire, many OF
which are preparing to issue extra edi.
tions to signalize momentous histori.
cal event. overshadowing in import.
ance the liberation of the serfs in 1861
Announced on Feast Day.
The date of the occasion has been
happily chosen with due regard to the
poetical sym bolism go dear to the Rus.
sian heart, for on this day is celebrat-
ed the great religious feast of the
TRANSPORTATION of Christ, with the
bringing to the church Of the first
fruits of the new harvest.
The national assembly will be a
consultative sembly in connection
with the council Of the empire, and
not legislative body. The powers of
the emperor remain theoretically abso-
lutte. As the emperor is the supreme
law giver and autocrat, the decisions
of the douma have only recommend
atory and not binding force, though
the rejection Of any legislative mea-
sure by two-thirds majority of both
houses is sufficient to prevent that
measure from being law.
The representatives of the people
will have not only the right to be
heard on any legislation proposed by
the government, but also can voice
their desires on new laws, and will
have the right to exert certain super.
vision over budgetary expenditures.
The suffrage, though wide, is not
universal. 1t is based on property
qualifications, the peasantry having a
vote through membership in communal
organization.
A considerable portion Of the resi-.
dents of cities, possessing no lands, to-
gether with women, soldiers, civil
functionaries, etc., are without suff
rage.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
Jupjter's Seventh Satellite.

San Jose, CAL, Aug. 1S.-The sew
enth satellite of Jupiter, discovered last
March by Prof. Perrine of Lick observ.
atory, has been under observation dur.
ing the past two weeks. Observatory
authorities state that its diameter is
probably 100 miles and its period Of
revolution probably six or eight months
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
Wireless on Railroad,

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE experiments
made with wireless telegraphy on en-
Rines running over the tracks Of the
Chicago and Alton railroad have prov
cd so successful that the management
of the road has taken steps to equip all
the engines of the company with the
apparatus.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
Hunters After Grouse.

Wenatchee, Aug. 1S.-With the be-.
ginning of the open season for blue
grouse, the county clerk reports an al
most unprecedented demand for hunt
ers' licenses. Two hundred were is
sued in the first two days. The hunt
ers, among whom are many we'll known
Seattle people, are making their head
quarters in the Lake Chelan district,
and birds have been reported quite
plentiful in that locality.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
No Cali for Gold or Silver.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE suspen-
sion Of gold snd silver coinage at the
mint, beginning today, is explained at
the treasury department by the state
ment that the stock of silver bullion is
entirely exhausted and there is no call
at present for gold or minor coins.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21

disbursing officer
Of the Department
Of the Interior,
Washington. When
the two first met,
Major Evans was
a young newsboy
] a t e Y returned
from accompany
ing the Army Of
the Potomac In its
campaigns. That
was In 1864 and
49, - Al
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
A LAUGHING Likeness.

Lawyer-How can we use this fash
light picture as evidence against the
accused? His eyes are shut tight.
Detective-But his mouth is open so
wide we can identify the filling in one
OF his back teeth.-DetrOt Free Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
British Squadron Goes to Baltic.

London, Aug. 1.-THE British
channel squadron, consisting of eleven
battleships, eight cruisers and fotilla
of torpedo boats, under the command
of Sir Arthur Wilson, has sailed from
Spithesd for the Baltic sea. During
the cruise the squadron will visit You.
iden, Graadeep, Swinemund and Neu-
fahrwasser.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
I. T. u. to Meet Next In Colorado

Toronto, Aug. 1S.-The convention
of the International Typographical
Union has decided to meet in Colorado
Springs next year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
eEFRiENDED eY LINCOLN.

Major Evans, Of the Interior Depart
ment, Got . Position Through Him.
Few persons living have better
cause to remember President Lincoln
than Major George w. Evans, chief
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
Every woman is of the priyate onin.

Every wOman Is OF the private Opin-
ion that the only reason her husband
has never bought a white elephant Is
him one
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21

Favor Home Rule for ireland.
Perth, Scotland, Aug. S.-The Perth
assembly has carried motion for home
rule for Ireland by vote of 81 to 9.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-21
government Land.

All persons desiring information
about government lands will please
call on JESSE f. MURPHY, four
years register Of Olympia land office,
room 8, Dabney block, Aberdeen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-24
Her Comprehensive Glance.

Chicago Tribune)
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson were passen'
gers in an elevated train.
It whizzed past house that was bril-.
liantly lighted.
81 wonder what was going on there, "
calculated Mr.. Ferguson.
at was wedding" replied his wife
Didn't you see them standing before
the preacher? He was in white gown.
The groom was in full evening suit. The
bride wore robe of chiffon cloth, with
bertha and yoke of duchesse lace on the
bodice and lace flounce on the skirt
She had full length tulle veil and car
ried a bouquet of lilies of the valley
Where were your eyes?"
Mr.. Ferguson, realizing his utter
worthlessness, resumed the reading OF
his paper and said nothing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-24
Glad It was Over.
STORY OF CLEVELAND AND THE END
OF HIS SECOND TERN IN OFFICE.

"From what know of his tastes and
tendencies, am not at all surprised that
Grover Cleveland should prefer to keep
out of politics." recently remarked q
friend Of the ex-President. ~ remem-
Der that when he stepped out of office at
the end of the second term a. chief ex-
ecutive he felt vastly relieved. His
spirits rose with q bound. A few days
after the Inauguration OF President Nc
Kinley, Mr.. Cleveland was in New York,
and happened to walk down Broadway
with him. he was beaming, and was
taking note of the interesting things
about him, with all the zest of big,
hearty boy, just out Of school. The
shop windows were engaging not little
of his attention. Upon glance into one
of them, that of a photographer, he
stopped short. In the window was an
oil painting of himself.
"'Well, WE'LL he exclaimed, with q
laugh, here is the most interesting
thing we've seen yet. It's old Grover.
Let's see what he looks like Mr..
Cleveland and his portrait stared at each
other for moment, and then the ex-
President remarked with q chuckle:
$50 this is the man we have all heard
so much about; / must say that this
picture makes him out good deal bet
ter looking than some of the portraits /
hare seen of him in the newspapers. He
looks healthy, but a little worried. !
would be willing to wager that he's glad
he's no longer President Success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-24
A QUEER ANIMAL.
This Creature Is Mammal Ths
Lays and Matches Eggs.

This Creature Is Mammal That
Lays and Matches Eggs.
One of the oldest of the many queer
and unique creatures that inhabit the
antipodean wilds Is an animal about
the shape and size of the American
raccoon. He is not curiosity on ac-
count Of his shape or size or because
he resembles the coon and lives in
Australia, where all nature Is topsy
turvy, but because of remarkable
habit the female Of his species has Of
laying eggs and Matching them after
the manner Of birds. This queer egg
laying animal. the only creature OF the
kind on earth as far as the biologists
know, is called a platypus. 1t inhabits
the deep forests Of the river bottoms OF
both Australia and New Zealand and,
it is said. has many Of the character
istics which distinguish the beaver
tribe. The platypus is not a common
animal even in its native haunts, and
il Is yearly becoming scarcer because
Of the war which the natives wage
against it on account Of its peculiar
cg. laying habits. They have super
stitious dread of the harmless little
animal because its habits deviate so
widely from those generally noted in
fur covered, four footed creatures.
their hatred Of 1t being so great that
no band, whether composed Of half a
dozen or 100 families, will settle In the
vicinity of a lake or stream until the
young men beat the bush and Kill
every platypus that can be found.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-24
Short Stories.

Courtesy always pays" said Nine.
Rejane, the French actress, to an inter
viewer. "If we are courteous to the
people they like us and try to help US.
If we are discourteous to them they hate
US and oppose US.
Two women occupied compartment
in a railway carriage with one man, a
stranger. They were extremely rude to
this man. In whispers that lie could
overhear they criticised his costume, his
figure, and his manner. He, to be re-
venged, did a singular thing.
"The blackness of tunnel enveloped
the car, and under cover of the darkness
the man kissed the back of his hand
loudly and repeatedly. Then, when the
train entered the light again, he looked
from one woman to the other with a
significant smile.
They exchanged glances of suspicion.
"'Was it you he kissedP'
"'NO, of course not. Was it youT
"And neither lady would believe the
others denial, and each, in her Utmost
heart, was offended to think that the
man had chosen her companion instead
of herself to kiss. The man looked cool
and complacent. When, finally, he rose
to 60, he said, lifting his hat with a
jocular air:
"'Have no fear, ladies, shall never
tell which of you it was"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-24
Household Apron.

Here is "fad'' to shorten the many
weary steps of house-oleaning time. The
problem seems to be solved in one of the
most complete outfits for house-cleaning
which has been seen in New York in
many a day. 1t consists of large and
voluminous apron, with bib and shoulder
straps to keep it firmly in place, made of
black alpaca. Around the waist is a
neat belt fastened together with button
and buttonhole in the back. Across the
bottom long pocket is stitched with
three rows of red cotton, in which can
be carried dust cloths, whisk broom and
scrubbing brush; above this another
pocket is stitched of like dimensions,
divided into three compartments. 1t
holds the keys, the soap, sapolio,
chamois skins, polishing fluids and
powders; and receptacle for the mob
cap and gloves, necessary while sweep
ing or cleaning silver. The beauty of
this apron is that when not in use it be.
comes a ready and handy place for all
the utensils when hanging in cupboard
or pantry, and is quickly caught up and
fastened on as a thorough protection
against damp or dirt for the gown be-
meath, and a receptacle for each and
every article needed in cleaning. What
more useful fad could any young house.
keeper desire than one Of these house.
hold aprons?-Ex.