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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
TO RAISE ASSESSMENTS
ON timber LANDS

Seattle, Aug. 1.-The King county
board Of equalization has taken action
which, in all probability. will precip.
itate a fight with the Weyerhaeuser
timber syndicate and other large own.
ers Of timber lands in this county. No.
tices were sent out to number OF
companies and individuals owning tim
Der. Of the intention on the part Of the
board to raise the assessment on these
lands approximately 25 per cent, o,
about 81 per acre.
The Weyerhaeuser company is the
largest owner Of timber in this county
having about 100000 acres, which
will increase their assessment approx.
mately 100000. The Port Blakeley
Mill company, which owns about two.
thirds as much timber in this part OF
the state as the Weyerhaeusers, with
more than 1000 acres in this county
will also feel the action Of the board
to the tune Of about 800, 900 increased
assessment and others in proportion.
The position taken by the board is
that within the past few years timber
lands in this state have increased in
value about 400 per cent, while the
assessments have in many instances
not been disturbed and in others in
creased only very small amount.
Certificates OF Delinquency.
The second item taken up was tax
certificates of delinquency. In this
county there are outstanding about
$3.50, 900 in tax CERTIFICATES, all of
which bear Is per cent interest. In
the past none of these have been as
sessed. The board has decided to in.
clude these in the list Of personal prop
erty, and notices will be sent to all
holders Of the certificates, as shown by
the records Of the county clerks office.
1t is expected that another battle
will be brought on by this action, but
the board is prepared to stand by ite
determination, and no reduction will
be made unless for some reason out of
the ordinary.
Also to Assess franchises.
With the idea Of placing a valuation
independent Of the assessment for cor.
poreal property, on the franchises OF
all public service corporations, the
county board of equalization has pass.
ed resolution that the owners of ev.
cry such right in the county should
be summoned to appear in ten days
and be examined upon the value of
the concession.
The attempt to make a systematic
assessment Of this class of property is
an innovation in this county and is in
line with suggestions made by Tax
Commissioner Frost when he demand.
ed Of the county statement of its pol.
icy in the matter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
Fellow Servant Decision.

St. Louis, Aug. "a decision has
been rendered by the federal circuit
court of appeals in the suit of Mrs.
Aline A. Dixon vs.. the Northern Pa.
cific company to recover damages for
the death of her son, fireman, killed
in an accident due to the alleged neg.
ligence of a telegraph operator, who
falsely reported that a train had not
passed station, in which the court
upheld the contention Of the defense to
the effect that the operator was a fell
low workman Of the fireman, and that
one employe cannot collect damages
from an employer when the injury is
due to the carelessness Of fellow en-.
ploye. The case came from the state
Of Washington.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
PHILIPPINE CONDITIONS
RECEIVING ATTENTION

Manila, Aug. 9.-The members of
Secretary Taft's party are declining
many festivities and are getting down
to work. An effort is being made in
the discussion of the needs of the sug.
ar interests to develop the fact that
there are political as we'll as economic
reasons for the stagnation Of agricul-
tural interests in the islands.
Senators Dubois and Foster and Con
gresham Mckinley, of California, are
taking a prominent part in the dis
cussion.
Those favoring the independence of
the islands will attempt to memorial.
ize the commission in favor of indie
pendence, and also request the abolish
ment Of the consta bulary and the Civ
ing Of more power to the native off.
cials.
Maj Gen. Corbin gave dinner in
honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt. Rear
Admiral Enquist, of the Russian navy,
and his staff were present. Gen. Cor
bin toasted President Roosevelt, and
Secretary Taft toasted the Russian en-.
peror. Rear Admiral Enquist, who
was much affected, then rose and made
a profound salutation.
About 8 900 persons attended brill.
liant reception given by Governor Gen.
eral Wright at the Malacansri palace.
Those present, from the highest off.
cial and most prominent citizen to the
humblest native, were greeted by SEQ.
rotary Taft and Miss Roosevelt, who
shook hands with all. Spanish resi-
dents say that the reception surpassed
anything previous in the history of
Manila.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
WASHINGTON NEWS

Kennewick is to have city water
plant and an electric light plant.
Coal veins near Wenatchee are be-
ing developed and show excellent pros.
poets.
La Conner residents are petitioning
for a draw bridge across Swinomish
slough.
Fire at South Bend destroyed the
Hazeltine block. Loss, $4,000; in
surance, $4,000.
Point Granville, near Moclips, has
been reserved by the government foI
lighthouse purposes.
The steamship Minnesota sailed fol-
the Orient from Seattle Thursday morn.
ing with cargo of %, 900 tons and a
good passenger list.
Ebert Hubbard, the noted Roy.
crofter and editor of the Philistine,
will deliv 4r special series Of lectures
at the state university next fall.
Douglas county records were not de.
stroyed by the fire which recently con.
sumedthe county court house. The
papers were in a vault and were I'm.
scorched.
The Puyallup fruit canning estab-
lishment began putting up fruit last
week. Two carloads have been con.
tracted for, one going to Chicago and
the other to Tacoma.
The state universities of Washington
and Oregon will meet for their annual
football game in Seattle November IS.
This will be the fourth annual con.
test between the two colleges.
The Gray Stone Fire Brick Com.
pany, which recently acquired extern.
sive clay holdings south Of Belling-
ham, has placed an order for $4,000
worth Of machinery. A number Of
men are at work preparing the site for
factory building. The plant is to
have daily capacity Of $4,000 bricks.
The Washington marine lsbratory
closed its summer work last week at
Friday Hsrbor in the San Juan islands.
A party Of twelve scientists from the
University Of Washington carried on
the Investigations, which are the be-
ginning Of biological survey Of Puget
sound. A special study Of Sound
shrimp was made which promises to
be Of both great scientific and CONNER
cial value.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
Reduction in Ltaht Rates.

Seattle, Aug. 9.-The city council
lights and lighting committee has in.
troduced an ordinance in the council
fixing rates to be charged by the mu.
nicipsl lighting plant to consumers.
In the down town districts they are
about the same as are now being
charged by the private companies, but
in the residence district the rate is
about one. third less than is now
charged.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
CANNOT ACCEPT The
MAIN REQUIREMENTS

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 12.-Rus-
sia's reply to the Japanese terms of
peace will be delivered by NJ. Witte to
Baron Komurs this morning. The re-
ply is written, there being two texts,
one in French and the other in English.
Upon the two crucial points, indem.
nifty and the cession of Sakhalin, the
reply is stated to be an absolute non
possimus. Some points are accepted
as basis for discussion, while others
are accepted conditionslly. The reply
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
news OF THE WEEK
items FROM VARIOUS PARTS Of
the WORLD.
Resume Of the less Important, but
kofLess Interesting, Happenings
In Condensed Form.

The Grand View hotel at Nelson, B.
c., has been destroyed by fire.
A bill has passed the Chilean con-
gress substituting sugar beet producers.
Archbishop Chapelle, of Louisiana,
died Of yellow fever, in New Orleans
last week.
The Russian Cruiser Variag, sunk
by the Japanese in Chemulpo harbor,
has been floated.
Senior, Llzsrdo Garcia, the new pres.
ident of the republic of Ecuador, has
been inaugurated.
Notice has been given that the rate
war between Chicago and New York
will end August 20.
According to a report from Collector
Stranahan, there arrived at the port
of New York during the past three
years 1882, 511 Immigrants.
j. B. Higgins stock barn at Lexing-
ten, KY, has been destroyed by fire of
incendiary origin. Three trotters,
worth, $25, 900, were cremated.
Jared G. Thompson, at whose home
in Marshall, Mich, the Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Engineers had its birth,
died at Dickinson, N. D., last week,
aged IS years.
1t is stated that John D. Rockefeller
is planning to endow Chicago univer"
sity with $50, 900, 900. 1t is said to be
his am bition to make it the greatest
seat of learning in the world.
The Kanagaws Maru brings report
that more than eighty vessels were
dischsrging cotton at Kobe when she
left, and that the warehouses are over.
flowing and that the commodity was
being piled in the fields.
At meeting of lawyers assem- bled
from the different Pacific coast. states
at Portland, an organization known as
the Pacific Coast Bar Association was
formed. Gen. George h. Williams, Of
Portland, was elected president.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
RUSSIAN ASSEMBLY
TO Be PROCLAIMED

St. Petersburg, Aug. 9.-The Rus.
sian national assembly, the first gath.
ering together Of the Muscovite people
since Emperor Alexis Michaelovitch.
the second Of the Romanoffs, summon.
ed the last zemsky zobor in the seven.
teenth century, will be proclaimed on
Saturday next.
The final session Of the special com.
mission, which has been considering
the project as drafted by Minister of
the Interior Bouligan and elaborated
by the council of ministers, was held
at Peterhof yesterday. Its verdict up.
on the project as whole was favora-
BILE, and at the conclusion of the SEES
sion, before the assembled grand
dukes, ministers, senators and other
members Of the commission, Emperor
Nicholas set the seal Of his approval
thereto.
The sitting yesterday continued from
2:3O in the afternoon until 8 O'Clock
at night, when the commission finish.
ed the labors upon which it had been
engaged almsost constantly for the past
week. Several of the ministers in
whom the emperor reposes special con.
fidence we're requested by him to re.
turn today to Peterhof to assist him in
the preparation Of the solemn nantes
to through which the summons to the
representatives Of the people will be
issued.
May Go to r1oscow.
Although it was stated at the com.
mencement Of the sessions at Peterhof
that Emperor Nicholas had abandoned
his intention Of going to Moscow, the
ancient capital Of the empire, to pro-
claim this epoch-making charge in the
institutions Of Russia, the report has
been revived, and it finds credence,
in spite Of denials in court circles Of
any knowledge of the subject.
1t is known that special precautions
have been taken for guarding the rail.
road between St. Petersburg and Mos
COW, over which the emperor would
travel, and dispatches last week an
nounced the arrival in Moscow of two
additional regiments Of Cossacks. The
same dispatches told Of the thorough
search of Moscow and its environs for
terrorists, whose headquarters were dis
covered, and the leaders captured last
Sunday. The Associated Press, how.
ever, was informed yesterday by the
chsncellories Of the ministry that nc
plans for the departure Of the emperor
to Moscow had been communicated,
and that the proclamation would IN.
doubtedly be made from Petsrhof.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14
ANTl.pASS ORDER.
Northern Pacific No Longer Carries
SHIPPERS free.

St. Paul, Aug. l0.-The Northern
Pacific general passenger department
has issued instructions to all general
agents that the issuance Of passes for
the granting Of reduced rates for the
purpose Of influencing traffic must be
stopped.
The order is issued in accordance
with set of resolutions adopted by
the Transcontinental and Western Pas.
senger Association lines at joint
meeting held in Chicago August 4.
Henceforth, it is said, tariff rates,
rules and regulations will be rigidly
maintained, and the act to regulate
traffic will no longer be violated by the
issuance of free transportation to in.
hueuce traffic.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-08-14

is rather long, because in enumerating
the conditions in which discussion IL
admitted and those on which consider.
alton is declined, reasons and argu'
ments are given.
The Japanese plenipotentiaries are
expected to ask for an immediate ad'
journment to examine the document
and prepare their reply. NJ. Witte
will probably intimate that the Rus
sian plenipotentiaries expect the jap
anese to display as much expedition az
the Russians have shown in the prep
aration of their response.
Monday, therefore is expected to be
the day on which the real discussion
of the negotiations will begin. Mel
Their side wants to indulge in diplomat
ic sparring. The time for fencing is
over and less than a week must decide
whether basis of peace is possible.
The tactics of the Japanese are in
scrutable. They have shown through
out the war their ability to guard their
secrets, military, naval and diplomatic,
and now not the remotest clue comes
from them in their closed doors as to
whether they are prepared to make
substantial concessions. Silence and
secrecy are their watchwords. But if
their demands as submitted constitute
their last word, hope of peace may
be regarded as having disappeared if
the feeling reflected in Russian circles
is true criterion. And that no sub
stantial concessions on the main is.
sues will be made is the belief in Rus
sian and Japanese circles.
All Hands pessimistiC.
In the inner camps of both plenipo-
tentiaries the deepest pessimism reigns.
NJ. Witte, it is positively known, be.
lieves the prospects of an agreement
are so remote as to be practically nil.
He has no desire to prolong the agony,
and instead of fencing when the ENJOYS
come together after the japanese have
had the opportunity to examine the re-
ply, there is strong reason to believe
be will not only welcome but will IN.
sist upon an immediate discussion Of
all the proposed bases. So pessimistic
is he that be has already been talking
to his colleagues of his plans when
the rupture comes. Before sailing for
home he contemplates brief visit t..
Chicago.
That the Japanese terms insofar as
they touch the main points will not be
withdrawn or materially modified is
the opinion Of the most competent Jap.
anese authority on the ground who will
talk, for publication.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08
Decision Day.

The Maryland Sunday School Union
invites all Sunday Schools in MARYLAND
to observe April Both as Decision Day.
1t is not intended that the matter of
Decision be postponed until the day
mentioned. 1t is really a reaping day
a day on which the faithful instructions
and personal work of the teachers are
manifested. It is hoped. therefore.
that the teachers will begin at once, if
they have not already begun, to make
earnest prayer in behalf of their
scholars. and earnest appeals during the
lesson hour. and in personal interviews
at their homes and elsewhere. to give
themselves to Christ. The pastor and
superintendent can greatly aid in their
utterances to awaken serious thought
on the subject of religion; and the par
ents have an opportunity, with their
wonderful influence. to make Decision
Day a day of ingathering of the precious
children and youth of the Sunday
School into the Kingdom of Christ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08
Democratic Editors En-
dOrSe Amendments.

The proposed constitutional amend
ment for the elimination of uneducated
voters, and the good-roads amendment
were unanimously endorsed by the
Maryland Democratic Editors Associa-
ton at its meeting at the Eutaw House.
Baltimore. Tuesday afternoon.
The meeting was one of the largest
and most enthusiastic in the history of
the Association, and in placing the
stamp of approval on the two amend
ments. the editors unanimously adopt
ed resolution in which they said
"In the Judgment of the Association,
the ratification of the proper amend
ments is for the best interests of the
State, aud we cordially and earnestly
recommend their ratification by the
people at the ensuing election as the
best means of obtaining good highways.
and removing from tine registration
lists the mass of ignorant and corrupt
negro voters that now cucumber them,
and making of the electorate of Mary
land what it should bean intelligent
and conscientious body of men, seeking
only good government and the resultant
welfare of the people,"
The resolution was prepared and in
troduced by Colonel. John w. Avirett,
and at first the word NEGRO" was not
used. This was afterward inserted.
Letters were received from every DEM
cratic newspaper in the State signify
ing their willingness to assist the DEM
ocratic committee in promulgating
literature to support the amendments.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08
Daniel c. Hudson Dead.

In our Berlin letter to-day is an ac-
count of the unexpected death of our
old friend Daniel Q. Hudson. Esq, one
of the most prominent and worthy
citizens this county has ever produced.
We regret his death very much, as the
county has lost wise and patriotic
citizenA and thefeditors of this paper a
friend always ready to aid them in any
way in HIS power. Mr.. Hudson was a
modest. retirfng man. who had the full
confidence OF the people. Again and
again he was pressed to accept "a nomi-
nation for political office. Although an
ardent Democrat he would not accept
office except where NE felt duty called
him and he could accomplish good to
the community. This impelled him to
become a member of the School Board
number of years ago, in which
capacity he served the county we'll and
faithfully. Mr.. Hudson was 70 years of
age and married. He was faithful
member of Buckingham PRESBYTERIAN
Church, Berlin. and for many years was
an Elder. of late years he was engaged
in the real estate business in Berlin and
was surveyor and farmer. Mr.. Hudson
is survived by widow. formerly Miss
Kate Bowen, to whom he was married
about six wears ago.
Funeral services will be held in Ber-
lin this Saturday afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08

The Beach in front of the board walk
at Ocean City was never prettier than
now. The water is equidistant from the
walk along the shore. and the sand
gradu ally slopes from the walk to the
water as evenly and smoothly as though
it had been purposely made SO.
The weather here has been delightful
children playing in the sand. and
promenading couples strolling leisurely
along the Ocean front. as though "the
good old summer time" were really here.
Several new cottages are being built,
and many other improvements are be-
ing made. Everything points to a season
of unusual activity and prosperity.
Mr.. r. Lee Purnell, of Snow Hill, has
been here the past two weeks, superin-
tending some work that is being done
at the cottage of his brother. Mr.. T. M.
Purnell.
Gunners have been bagging some
Jack Snipes. and are anticipating an
early flight of beach birds.
Never in the history Of Ocean City
haslthere been time when so many Stur-
geon outfits and fisherman have been
employed as at present. They are cramp-
ed all along the beach. stretching from
the Delaware line on down into Virgin
ia. This is proving profitable industry,
and will bring thousands of dollars to
the enterprising fisherman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08
SPENCE.

Mrs. Emma West, of Delmar. wa:
called to the bedside of her mother.
Mrs Matilda Tull. Saturday morning
Mr.. Ohas. F. Gordy made a business
trip to Ocean City Tuesday and Wed
nesday.
Miss Ethel Guthrie left last week fol-
Philadelphia. where she will remain
for a while.
We are very sorry to report the i'll.
ness of Mr.. Stephen Payne.
Mr.. Edgar Pennewell visited his
brother and friends at Ocean City Fri
day. remaining there until Sunday.
Mrs. Matilda Tull, aged eighty eight
years, died at her home Saturday after
noon, at five thirty o'clock. after ling
ering illness. Her remains were taken to
Newark NJ. E. Cemetry where they were
inferred. Mrs Tull for long time has
been q member OF Wesley M. E. Church
aud will be greatly missed. She leaves
two daughters, and three sons to mourn
theirloss. They have our deepest sym
patty in their bereavement.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08
Former Sheriff Arrested.

Jesse H. Bratten. of Willards, a
former sheriff of Wicomico county un.
der Democratic rule. but more recently
well-known Republican politician.
has been Indicted by the grand jury,
and was arrested by Deputy Sheriff r.
Frank Waller. Monday.
Bratten was indicted on three charges
assault on his mother. Mrs. William
b. Bratten; assault with intent to kill
on his brother, Alvin Bratten. aud
carrying concealed weapons. Bratten
gave $500 bail for his appearance in
court.
It is stated shat the ex-sheriff caused
great disturbance at the home of his
parents Sunday, three weeks ago. At
ter considerable trouble in the after
noon, he returned at night. and. it is
said, hit his mother with a chair. and
then started at his father and sister. but
they fed. His brother Alvin did not
run, however, and Jesse H., it is assert.
ed, ran at him. swapping pistol in his
face. Alvin picked up Morris chair
rod. and hit Jesse in self defence.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08
JACKSON SMITH CONTEST
Testimony About Marked Ballots
In Worcester County.

Testimony was taken in Snow Hill
Wednesday on behalf of the contestee
in the Jackson-Smith contested election
case before Horace Payne. notary public
Mr.. John O. Rose was present. repre-
senting Mr.. jackson, and Alonzo L.
Miles for Mr. Smith. Mr.. Miles con-
fined his examination to the testimony
of the election in Pocomcke and Berlin
districts, where it had been shown by
the contestants counsel that about 100
Republican ballots were rejected be-
cause of certain pencil marks on the
back of the ballots. Mr.. Jackson
notice of contest alleged that these
marks were placed on the ballots by
some one other than the voters, and
strongly intimated that they were made
by Democratic election officials. The
Democratic judges of election disclaim
any knowledge of how they were placed
there. In the Berlin district it developed
from the testimony that a Republican
judge received the ballots from the voter
during the entire morning of election
day. and that during part of the after
noon the Republican watcher acted as
substitute judge receiving and deposit
ing the ballots at the evening session.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-08
\ Ora6rical Contest.

The Opera House at Pocomoke City
was gfogded to its capacity Friday
evening fof> the annual oratorical and
evolutionary contest. participated in by
the pupils of\the tenth aud eleventh
grades of the Pocomoke High School.
There were IL contestants. and the high
quality of the entertainment through
out, and the extraordinary display of
talent shown by the contestants. made
it quite a difficult matter for the deci-
sion to be reached The judges were
Messrs J. Shiles Crockett. Milton l..
Veasey and L. Paul Ewell After con.
sultatiob, they finally awarded the first
prize to Miss Halle johnson Byrd. and
the second TO Mr.. Il. Wilfred Ross
The first prize is a gold medal presented
by the principal. Mr.. 4. CLARK Fontaine.
which will be awarded to the winner
on commencement night.