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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
CRIMES AGAINST STATE.
Land Commissioner Says Bidders
COnspire to Kill Competition.

Land Commissioner Says Bidders
COnspire to Kill Competition.
Olympia, Jan. 2.-Some additional
Recommendation have been added to
the report of the state land commits.
sioner, in which he suggests that the
legislature enact law making it a
crime for bidders to enter into collu-
sion against the state in the sale of
state lands or in the leasing Of state
lands.
1t has come to the knowledge of the
state land office that IN a number Of
instances intending bidders have con-
spired to keep down competition for
lands by buying off other bidders or by
agreeing that each shall bid only on
certain tracts. Other instances are
known where irresponsible parties
have held up intending purchasers for
considerable sums by threatening to
bid against them.
The commissioner recommends that
where collision can be shown the
office should have power to cancel the
conv.yances issued by the state for the
land and retain the money paid there
for. He also suggests that severe pen
,.lt;es be fixed for convictions in such
SOffenscs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
RAILROAD BUILDING.
More Than a Thousand Miles Less in
1904 Than In 1908.


Chicago, Jan. 2.-During the year
1904 there were 81 miles Of new rail-
way lines laid in the state of Washing
ton. Missouri leads all of the states
in the figures given in advance proofs
of the Railway Age, having 1872 miles
to her credit. Texas is second, with
312 miles, and then in order come Min
nesota, 27l miles; West Virginia, 237
miles; Mississippi, 229 miles; Penn
sylvania, 22O miles; Nevada, 2l5
miles, and California 200 miles. New
York is the lowest on the list, with
only two miles of new track to her
credit.
Railway building in the United
States for 1904 shows falling off of
about 25 per cent compared with 1908,
when 5,7S6 miles of new road were
completed. Official returns for the
current year, not yet complete, show
that 4, 1853 miles of first track have
been laid since Jan. last ON 299 lines
in fcrty-three states and territories.
That there would be decrease in new
mileage this year was foregone con-
clusion on account Of the general bust.
ness situation.
There is large amount of new work
projected, much of which is still await
ing financing. The revival Of bust
ness, however, since the presidential
election, has given an impetus to rail
way building, which promises greater
activity in 1905. While the day Of par
allel railroad building is practically
over, there are many extensions and
feeders projected which are needed to
develop new territory, and much i'm.
portaut work designed to shorten main
lines and reduce grades and curves is
planned. One of the large Western
systems has comprehensive plans of
this nature. and if this work is under
taken during the coming year it will
mean much to contractors and dealers
in material.
According to the latest edition of
Poor's Manual, the railway mileage of
the United States at the close of 1908
was 2O7 ,84 miles. The addition of the
track laid during the past year makes
the total main line mileage of the
country in round numbers $4,000
miles.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
TEACHERS ADJOURN.
Successful Convention at Spokane.
North Yakima Next.

Spokane, Dec. 31.-The Washington
State Educational Association last
night closed the most successful con-
vention in its history. The follow
ing officers were elected:
J. A. Tormey, Spokane, president;
G. M. Sherman, Snohomish county,
vice president; o. l.. Whitney, Taco
ma, secretary; F. l.. Calkins, Ellens-
burg, treasurer; W. L. +. Selleck,
North Yakima, member of the execu-
tive committee; J. M. Hit, G. M.
Sherman and T. l.. Calkins were re.
elected members of the educational
council, and o. l.. Whitney was elect
ed as the new member. The following
legislative committee was chosen: o..
s. Jones, Walla Walla; A. B. Warner,
Tacoma; F. M. McCuly, olympia; L..
l.. Benbow, Tacoma; E. T. Mathers,
Beingham, and j. M. Hit, Port
Townsend.
North Yakima was chosen AZ the
next pace of meeting. The attendance
at the convention was over 200.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
EIGHT HOUR DAY.
State Supreme Court Decides Law
Is Valid-Per Curtain
Opinion.

Olympia, Jan. 2.-In line with a
decision of a decision Of the supreme
court of the United States, the state
supreme court has handed down an
opinion upholding the constitutional
ity of the eight-hour law in this state
as applied to public works by state
law and city ordinances of leading mu-
inequalities.
The decision came in the appeal
prosecuted by James G. Broad, con-
tractor, against the eight-hour law of
the city Of Spokane. Broad was ar
rested for violation of the law in work
ing his men more than eight hours on
a sewer contract. He brought habeas
corpus proceedings to test the law,
chiefly on the ground that it was in
contravention of the Fourteenth amend
ment to the constitution Of the United
States.
In reaching this decision the state
court relies entirely on the recent de-
cision of the United States supreme
court handed down May !. 1908, in
Atkins vs.. Kansas, u case exactly sim.
liar to the Spokane case. The state
court thereby reverses itself, having
held to contrary opinion in Seattle
vs.. Smyth, % Wash, 237.
A brief per curiam opinion, how
ever, in which there were no cita.
tions. summing up the decision, points
out that although the majority of the
courts in the past have held against
such laws, it is only its duty, since
this case may be appealed to the su-
preme court Of the United States, to
render decision in harmony with the
ruling of the higher court.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05

For Asthma.-To relieve asthma
soak blotting or tissue paper in strong
saltpetre water. Then dry it and let
1t burn ut night in the bedroom.
Flowers in Sick Room.--Many ar
que that flowers should be kept away
from sick rooms lest they exhaust the
air, etc; that is true with certain flow
crs, such as lilies and lilac, but few
roses, mlgnonette or violets will prove
to be most refreshing and reviving to
weary eyes and depressed spirits
which is the real ministry of flowers.
A Remedy for Sprains.-A remedy
for sprains is to put the white of an
egg into saucer keep stirring it. with
piece of alum about the size of a
walnut, until it becomes a thick jelly.
Apply portion Of it on piece of
lint, changing 1t for fresh piece as
often as it feels warm or dry. The
limb is to be kept in u horizontal po-
sition by placing it on chair
Old Sores.--Oil of turpentine makes
n good dressing for old sores that have
developed u tendency to gangrene. 1t
should be applied by saturating clean
cloth and spreading it on the sore. II
the sore is very large little of the
oil Of turpentine can be administered
internally, say half teaspoonful three
or four times day and proportionate.
~ less for children.
Glycerine Will Cure Indigestion.
This is very simple remedy and very
inexpensive. Mix teaspoonful Of gly-
cerine with wineglassful of water,
and take 1t with COR directly after each
meal, until the enemy is ousted, which
In an ordinary case will be only a few
days, and in very obstinate case
about fortnight. The same treatment
should be repeated If the indigestion
manifests itself again.
Eucaine.-Thls is a new local anes.
thetic, adapted for many operations
where chlorOfOrm cannot be used on
account Of heart weakness. 1t is in.
jected under the skin at the point Of
incision. Cutting may begin in few
moments without pain and more Of the
drug is dropped in ut intervals Of few
minutes as new sections of tissue are
exposed. \ recent successful operation
was continued an hour and half. AS
q matter of fact the doctors say that
the most useful way cucaine may be
used is when pulling teeth
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
MITCHELL AND
HERMANN
OREGON SENATOR AND CONGRESS.
NAN INDICTED.
Alleged They We're in On the Land
Deals of Puter, MCkinIey and
OtherS-OiSfriCt Attorney Hall
Removed From Office by Order
Of President.

Portland. Or, Jan. 2.-United States
Senator John H. Mitchell, Representa-
tive in Congress Binger Hermann and
George Sorenson, formerly a deputy
sheriff Of Multnomah county, have
been indicted by the federal grand
jury.
The indictment alleges TINT Binger
Hermann and John H. Mitchell did in
January, 1902, unlawfully and feloni-
ously conspire together and with each
other and with s. A. D. Puter, Horace
q. Mckinley, D. W. Tarpley, Emma
l.. Watson, Salmon B. Ormsby, Clark
e. Loomis and william II. Davis and
others to defraud tho government of
the Unietd States out of portion of
its public lands situated in Township
IL south Of range east, by means Of
false and forged affidavits and ficti-
tious persons, and that in furthera noe
Of such conspiracy s. A, D. Puter did
on March 8, 1909. nay to John H.
Mitchell the sum Of $4,000 to secure
his influence with Binger Hermann,
then commissioner of the general
land Office at Washington.
1t alleges that, acting upon the sug-
gestion and the wish of Senator Mitch
ell, and influenced by him, knowing
that the transactions were unlawful
and felonious. Binger Hermann used
his power as commissioner of the gen.
eral land Office to expedite twelve
claims in township III, and had them
passed to patent when he knew them
to be illegal and not according to the
requirements of the law.
Bribery Is Alleged.
The indictment also alleges that on
March 30, 1904, George Sorenson
offered to John II. Hall, district attor-
ney for the United States in Oregon,
the sum of IS, 900 with intent to influ-
.ence the said John Fl. Hall in his Off.
cial capacity when acting on the in.
dictmepts returned against S. A. D.
Puter, Horace e. Kinley, ct al, to de-
fraud the government out Of land in
township II south of range east
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
Neutrality Threatened.

Shanghai, Jan. 2.-The taotai has
been instructed by the foreign board
at Peking to insist upon a reply from
the Russian consul to his demand for
the surrender of the sailor belonging
to the Russian cruiser Askold, who on
December 10 murdered Chinaman on
the Bund here as result Of dispute
over nayment for the hire Of a jinrik-
sha. Should the Jnsul decline to com.
ply with the demand, the Chinese au.
thorities say, it will be apparent that
tussia contemplates serious breach
of tho neutrality of China, and that
henceforth China cannot undertake to
protect Russians in Chinese harbors
AGAINST actions Of the Japanese.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
First Exhibits for Portland.

Portland, Or, Jan. 2.-rhe first of
the great mass Of exhibits for the Lew.
is and Clark exposition arrived in
Portland Saturday morning, when
three cars, containing the first ship.
ment of the government exhibit, roll.
ed into the railway yards near the
Union station. There was no cere
mony attending the arrival Of these
cars. but there will be when the first
dray load is removed from the cars.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
Resent Monroe Doctrine .

St. Petersburg, Jan. 2.-The Novoe
Vreyma publishes an article on the
"New Monroe Doctrine of America. p"
While not objecting to what it terms
the Glands off, policy of the United
States, nor even to the "honest bro.
kers" policy, if the charges are not too
high, it declares that the trouble is
that they do not seem to want to con-
fine the doctrine to South America,
but to have finger in every European
pie.''
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
DEMAND FOR BAR SILVER.
Price Advances Because of Scarcity
of Metal.

New York, Jan. 2..-The recent ad-
vance in the price of silver calls atten-
ton to the increasing scarcity of the
floating supply of the metal. Bar silver
is quoted at 617s cents an ounce, while
Mexican dollars range from 4S to 4Sh
These rates, it was said, are merely
nominal, and any great demand for
bars would cause an advance of the
price. Conditions in the silver mar
ket are now such that the consumer
waits on the producer.
The war in the far East, the steady
absorption by East India and this
country's increasing trade with China
are responsible, experts say, for this
very complete reversal of conditions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
LOOKING for an Heir.

New York, Jan. 2.-Edward J..
Lawson, son of Jacob Lawson, the
millionaire manufacturers who died at
Brooklydn recently, is being widely
sought. as heir to the big estate.
Young Lawson went to Seattle several
years ago, and it is believed he is still
somewhere in the West.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
PROSECUTOR LOSES PLACE.
John II. Hall Removed From Office
by Order of President.

Washington, Jan. 2.-President
Roosevelt Saturday directed the re-
moval from Office of John II. Hall,
United States district attorney for Or
,egon. Mr.. Hall has been prosecuting
attorney of the government in the land
fraud cases, and the removal is made
in connection with them.
The announcement of District Attor-
uey Halls removal was made by At
torney General Moody as he left the
White House after a conference with
the president. He declined to say
what charges, if any, had been made
against Hall, but added that for the
good of the service it was believed best
to dispense with him, particularly in
connection with the land fraud cases
in Oregon, the prosecution of which
has been conducted by him Mr.. Hall
was Endorsed for reappointment by
Senator Mitchell and Representative
Hermann, of Oregon, both of whom
recently went to Portland, where they
appeared before the grand jury now in
vestigating the frauds.
The conduct of the district attor-
ney's Office have been inquired into by
the government representatives and re-
ports on the facts adduced have been
transmitted here. The reports allege
that there has been obstruction Of JUS
tice; that certain men have been
shielded, and that attempts have been
made to prevent certain parties giving
a vi damon in tho land frand Caapa
Mr.. Oliver e. Pagin, Of Chicago,
special assistant attorney Of the de.
partment of justice, has been sent to
Oregon to assist in the prosecution Of
the land fraud cases.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
Cut Everett Expenses.

Everett, JAN 2.-The Civic League
has unanimously adopted the report Of
its executive committee showing where
a saving of nearly $27, 900 annually
can be made in the city expenses.
The executive committee of the league
will now go before the city council in
an effort to ha ,e that body make the
reductions proposed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
Warden Drvden Re slams.

Olympia. Jan. 2.-F. A. Dryden
has rendered his resignation as warden
of the state penitentiary to the chair
man of the board of control, to take
effect January 9, or as soon as his sue
cessor is appointed. 1t is understood
he will be succeeded by Frank KEGS,
of Walla Walla.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
Greatest fire Loss in History.

New York, Jan. 2.-Statistics show
that more than 1900, 900, 900 worth OF
property in the United States was de.
stroyed by fire in 1904, making the
largest annual ash heap in the history
Of the country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.
Several Transfers to be Made Be.
Cause of Two or Three Re.
tirementS.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Presldent
Roosevelt is devoting some time AT
present to consideration of important
appointments in the diplomatic and
consular service, which are to be
made formally at the beginning OF
next March.
While no official announcement of
the Presidents intention has yet been
made, it is known that he has decided
upon several changes. Joseph H.
Choate, ambassador to the court of st.
James, has indicated that he does not
desire longer to continue as representa-
tive to Great Britain. He will be sue
ceeded by Whitelaw Ried, at ono time
minister to France.
Gen. Horace Porter, American Am
bassador to France, will retire soon
after March 4. He has been at the
French capital eight years. The pres
ident has decided upon his successor,
but at this time no announcement of
his decision can be made.
Charlemagne Tower, American am.
bassador to Germany, and Robert s.
Mccormick, American ambassador to
Roussia, will continue at their respect.
i've posts.
Clayton Is to Retire.
Gen. Powell Clayton, having decided
to relinquish his post as ambassador to
Mexico at the end of the present ad-
ministvation, he will be succeeded by
Edwin H. Conger, now United States
minister to China. 1t is not expected
that Mr.. Conger will continue long at
the Mexican capital, as he is under.
stood to intend to return to his home
state to be candidate in succession
to Gov. Cummins. He will DO sue.
ceeded by David E. Thompson, Of Ne.
braska, who at present is minister to
Brazil. Mr.. Thompson accepted the
appointment to Brazil with the under
standing that he would be appointed
to higher place in the diplomatic
service as soon as opportunity afforded.
Minister Conger will be succeeded at
the court of Peking by William W.
Rockhill, at present director of the
bureau of American republics. who is
recognized as an authority on all sub.
jects pertaining to China and Chinese.
1t is expected that some other
changes will be made in the corps of
American ministers, but at this time
they are not obtainable for publication
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
Reasons Plenty as Biackb erries.

There are at least 1000 good rea-
sons why should marry her"
"Well, what are they?"
First, because l want to. and she
herself Is the other 900. Town Top
les
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
Tho Natural sequence.

Willie-Pa. do all orange blossoms
produce oranges?
Mr.. Phamley-Not all Of them, my
son. Some orange blossoms produce
olive branches.-Philadelp Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05
MORE WORK, LESS PAY.

illinois Steel Company Employees Vote
to Accept Both.
Chicago, Jan. 2.-The steel en-
ployes of the Illinois Steel Company
have decided to accept lower wages
and twelve.hour working day, as
proposed by the company. to go into
effect January l, in the plant at South
Chicago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-05

If excitement excites you. keep out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
Memorial Medal.

Frances e. Willard. Presented by the state
of Illinois. February u, 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16


welfare of mankind, and the world at large
has been materially BENEFITED by her pray
ers and sacrifices.
Radiant with halo of all the virtues,
her face shone with the light of intelli-
gence Her marvellous abilities energized
all around and about her, while her gentle
ness. tact and self-sacrificing spirit Gained
every storm that rose in the councils which
were graced and blessed by her presence.
Her grand life is a beacon light to the
good and the true of all sexes, races and
creeds in the civilized world, and her Won
derful achievements are lights and land
marks on the cliffs of fame, which will for
all time illumine the paths of millions of
women wherever civilization has footing,
which is where woman is duly appreciated"
Ceremonies Of Acceptance.
The exercises connected with the accept
ance of the statue by Congress will occur
tomorrow in the Senate at 3 pm, and in
the House at pm. The Senate exercises
are in charge of Senator Shelby M. Culom
of Illinois, who will be the first speaker, fol-
lowed by Senators Albert j. Beveridge of
Indiana ]. p. Dolliver of Iowa and Albert
j. Hopkins of Illinois. In the House Mr..
George E. Foss of Illinois has arrangements
in charge, and Mr.. Charles E. Littlefield of
Maine, Mr.. Henry T. Rainey. Mr.. Joseph
V. Graft and other members of the Illinois
delegation will also make addresses.
The statue is of Carrara marble, little
more than life size. and represents Miss
Willard standing in an easy, graceful posi-
ton. The right arm is slightly extended,
the hand resting upon a reading desk; the
left arm is at her side with a few pages of
manuscript in the hand. The pose of the
head is said to be very lifelike as Miss Will
lard appeared when looking out upon an
audience. The face is regarded as strong
and spiritual.
The pedestal is of Vermont marble and
bears the following inscription:
"Ah. 1T is women who have given the
costliest hostages to fortune. Out into the
battle of life they have sent their best be-
loved with fearful odds against them. oh,
by the dangers they have dared; by the
bcurs of patient watching over beds where
helpless children lay; by the incense of ten
thousand prayers waited from their gentle
lips to heaven, i charge you give them
power to protect along life's treacherous
highway those whom they have SO loved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16

States who will be present for the exer-
cises tomorrow are Mrs Mary Bannister
Willard, widow of Oliver Willard only
brother of the late Miss Frances E.
Willard; Mrs. Baldwin, daughter of Mrs
Mary Bannster Willard, and Mr. Baldwin,
her husband; Miss Elizabeth Gordon of
Massachusetts, sister of Miss Gordon of
the state statue commission, both of whom
were closely associated with Miss Willard
for many years; Mrs. Ellen r.. Richardson
New Hampshire; Mrs. Clinton Smith, presi-
dent of the District branch; Mrs Bassett of
Cook county, H.; Miss Cornelia NJ. Dow
of Maine; Mrs. Mary II. Haslup of Indi-
ana; Mr.. and Mrs. W. Johnson Quinn
of New York city, the former being pro-
prietor of the Empire Hotel where Miss
Frances e. Willard died February IL, 1898;
Mrs. ]. X. Barney of Rhode Island, Mrs.
John G. Bidwell, California; Mrs. Emma
Bourne and Mrs. Ella NJ. Thatcher of New
Jersey, Mrs. Francis w. Graham and Mrs.
Francis Barnes of New York. Mrs. Rebecca
Il. Chambers of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Nor
row and Mrs. Engle of West Virginia, Mrs.
Margaret Dye Ellis, national legislative
representative of the union, who lives here
in the winter, and Miss Mears, the sculptor
of the statue.