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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
Conquest :! n. Great
American Desert


According to bulletin Of the Fed
eral Census, California, the second
largest State in the Union, has a land
surface of 99.S27 200 acres, of which
little more than IL per cent was
irrigated in 1902.
In the number of irrigated farms
and the total construction cost of irri-
CATION systems, California holds first
rank In total area irrigated 1t is sec
ond only to Colorado.
In 1902 the area irrigated from all
sources OF water supply aggregated
LOS, 72O acres, an increase Of 262, 84S
acres, or 1872 per cent since 1890. This
is an average increase of 87,616 acres
per year. while the average increase
per year for the decade $4,000 was
only ,164 acres.
In 1902 there were in operation
COLT systems with an aggregate of
1910 miles Of main canals and bitches,
the total construction cost OF which
was $23, 772,1 1851, or $13.91 for each acre
irrigated. Irrigation was reported on
O,4O4 farms.
OF the total irrigated area, 1926. 500
acres belonging to 1888 farms were
watered from streams; 1929 acres on
377 farms from springs: and 164,2S3
acres. representing 6,644 farms. from
wells. The construction cost of the
2,410 stream-systems, including 6,S31
miles of main canals and bitches, was
SIS, 0.5S0, an average Of $11.24 per
irrigated acre; the 3O4 spring systems
with 40 miles of main canals and
bitches, cost SOL ,5O4, or So GO per irri.
gated acre; while the 1924 we'll sys-
tens represented a construction out.
lay of $5,39O,O93, an average Of S32.Sl
for each acre irrigated.
Since the census bulletin there has
been a great increase in irrigation IN
California. Several large canals in the
Sacramento Valley have been opened
for use within the past twelve months
and there has also been large in.
crease in the number Of wells
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
NAY SEND A WARSHlp.
Great Britain Resents Action of Uru.
auav Authorities.

Washington, July 27.-Officisl ad.
vices reaching Washington fail to
show any relief in the acute situation
which has been developing for some
time between the British and Uru-
guayan governments over the impris-
onment in Uruguay of the captain and
crew of the Canadian fishing vessel
Agnes Donshue, fonr alleged poach-
ing.
Several months ago the British gov
eminent laid before the state depart
ment full statement Of its side Of the
case, and the American minister to
Uruguay was instructed to use his
good offices to assist in an amicable
settlement.
The British government takes the
ground that as the contract Of the
Uruguayan government, giving to a
certain company the exclusive right to
fish in certain waters, was private
contract, and was not communicated
to or recognized by foreign govern.
ments, the capture of a Canadian ship
for fishing in those waters was illegal.
Despite strong representations, how
ever, the Canadian captain remains in
prison, and London IS now considering
the adisvability of sending a warship
down tho South American coast.
This step, however, will be taken
only after every diplomatic method
has been tried to obtain the release OF
the prisoners. The London govern.
ment is not averse to a settlement OF
the matter by arbitration, but the
Uruguayan government has thus far
refused to arbltratc.
Washington would like to see the
matter settled by arbitration, and the
American minister will work to this
end.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
Might Give Him a Chance.

A story Is related Of man who, or
a visit to Scotland, went to the krl
on the "Sawbath" Feeling very
drowsy, he succumbed entirely after
the first sentence or so of the sermon
An elderly man, who had beer
watching with rising wrath the obvl
ously "irreleegious" attitude OF the
stranger, bent forward, shook him anC
whispered in his ear:
"Gie the mon chance. Wait till hi
gets along a bit, and then IL he's M
worth listening to gang to sleep. bu
d'nna gang before he gets com
menced."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
ueavv rlre LOSS at COnnelI.

Council, July 26.-It is but a few
DAYS more than one year since Connell
was visited bya disastrous fire. As a
reminder of the anniversary the town
exnerienced a much larger blaze yes
terday. and the larger portion of it is
now a smouldering ruin. Sixteen bus
;ness places and four residences were
DESTROYED, The total loss, in round
figures, approximates o,ooo' OF
which $76, 1000 is for merchandise. Inc
fire originated in DR.. Gallsgher's office
in the Progress building, by the explo-
a;on Of a bottle Of acid. After two
blocks had been burned veering OF
the wind saved the remaining two
blocks Of the business part Of the town.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
Reduce Flour Rate to Orient.

Seattle. July 26.-Commencing Aug.
Is, steamships Of the regular lines op-
Grating from Puget sound ports to the
Orient will carry flour for 81 ton, a
reduction Of 81 compared with the
present rate. Cheap rates offered by
tramp steamers and the competition
offered in the markets of the Orient by
Australian flour are the reasons given
for the reduction, which will remain
in effect for the balance Of this year
at least, and possibly longer, if the big
transportation companies think condi-
tions make such a course necessary.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31

cnfranChiSeS Australian Women.
Melbourne, July 27.-The Victorian
assembly yesterday passed bill grant.
ing the elective franchise to women.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31

AUTO. UPSIDE DOWN.
thrlers"
daredevil
automobile upside
side
cares an
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
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.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
RUSSIA ARRAIGNED
REMONsTRANCE OF zEMsTVO CON.
GRESS MADE PUBLIC.
-FOUR and Half Columns of Crush.
ing. lndiCtment-7 Against Russian
ntsrule Calm, Dispassionate,
Detailed Presentation OF Exist.
ing Conditions for Cars perusal

London, July 26.-The Standard this
morning prints the full text Of the re-
monstrance which was drawn up by
the zemstvO congress at Moscow fol
presentation to the czar.
1t makes four and half columns OF
solid type and is most crushing in
dictment of Russian misrule. In calm
dispsssionate language, detailed pre-
sentstion and expose of existing condi
tions, official oppression and misman
agement Of internal affairs is set forth
for the cars perusal, and the docu
ment promises to rank with the grand
remonstrance which was presented to
Charles by the British house of com
mons in 1641.
Tells of Broken Laws.
The remonstrance details the exist
ing laws Of the nation and shows how
they are broken with impunity by the
officials entrusted to carry them out
Various massacres and police outrsget
are instanced to show that the Local
officials have no desire to enforce the
laws for the rank and file of the popu
lation.
A great deal of the document is de-
voted to discussion of the question OF
the reform of local government. II
shows that the government has not the
slightest desire either to strengthen OF
develop local self government through
out Russia, and puts the question Of q
change in these conditions squarely uI
to the cazr himself.
Press and Religion Not Free.
The question of religious tolerance il
discussed at length and numerous in
stances cited to prove that the state
ments sent broadcast to the world that
all faiths were to be treated with toll
GRAFTON is fallacy. The freedom OF
the press is declared to be farcical in
the extreme. Referring to the ukase
of December IL last, which promised
an end to censorship and espionage, the
remembrance says:
"This is simply an instance of the
failure of the local government Off.
cials to obey the commands expressly
given by the cazr."
In discussing a scheme for popular
representation, the remonstrance says
Present Government Impossible.
1--WE are forced to arrive at the con.
illusions that the present government,
is impossible and that it has never
been intended by it to grant indispens'
able reforms. The situation in this
country is growing worse and astransi.
ton to constitutional government il
the sole means at hand to save the ma.
ton from ruin. All through Russians
are bound to take action Of the most
decisive character to secure represen.
tative assembly. We can wait nc
longer
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
ACOnundruu.

What is it that is always lai
downside up:"
Don't know. Spring It,"
"a fur rug. "-Cleveland Leader.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-31
Mercenary.

Yes" Uttered the homely heiress,
'Mr. Skeem proposed to me last night
and kissed me-"
oh" interrupted Miss Snappe,
"he'd do anything for money "-Phila.
delphia Ledger.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
1.-THE RAY OF SUNLIGHT"
PICTURE FUND WILL SHOW ALEX
DER PAINTING AT A PRIVATE
VIEW TONIGHT.

So great an interest has been mani
tested in the purchase of the yohn. Alex;
ander picture, "The Ray of Sunlight
that the picture fund committee
thought the return of the picture from
the Detroit exhibition, happy oppor-
tunity Of bringing together the b picture done
this evening, when the picture will be
shown at private view and reception,
given by the committee and Society of
Fine Arts, in the picture gallery. of the
public library. Nearly 1000 invitations
have been issued.
The picture was hung in a place of
honor in the Paris salon, and was one
Of the Alexander group that received a
ton. The Temple gold medal OF the
Pennsylvania academy is one OF the
great awards in the art world and this
Mr.. Alexander won with this picture
and it has secured the Corcoran award
in Washington. 49,,
The picture embodies splendidly Mr..
Alexander g most characteristic traits.
He is a decorative painter who chooses
and arranges subject for its har-
monies of lines and color. He particu-
larry delights in rhythm, the long sweep
Of exouisitely undulating lines. This
seems to have an unusual and subtle tit
ness in this subject, as the picture repre-
sents tall young girl bending over her
cello with rapt expression and the lines
of her body indicating the rhythmic
The intense color note is the dazzllng
effect Of single ray Of sunlight on the
hand clasping the neck Of the cello and
this passes by soft gradations into the
flesh tones in the luminous shadow,
whose GOODNESS is shown in subtle notes
Of green, and deepens in the richer vel
low and orange in the folds OF the gown
and in the reddish browns Of infinite
variety in the wood Of the cello. Per
haps the most beautiful lines are IN ne
cd chin to the bare shoulder in the light
The background is deep, soft and mys
ferrous, contributing to the sense OF re-
pose and power.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
GEORGE ADE ACCUSED
Sought "Local Color" 'Tis Said, for
1.-THE College Widow

Pillsbury academy at Owatonna and
Shattuck school at Faribault furnished
the "local coloring'' for George AIDE IS
latest musical comedy, 1The College
Widow so says Harry Williams, the
song writer, who was tie guest of Min
neapolis friends, and incidentally the
guest of honor at a Tuesday evening
banquet given by the Elks Of Mime
ssI accused AIDE of using Pillsbury
and Shattuck,,'' said Mr.. Williams,
and he replied that he would neither
deny nors admit it, and I'm sure [ I'M
right about it. AIDE had travelled thru
the southern part Of the state and Wis
tied Faribault and Owatonna, among
other towns The scene of "The Col
lege Widow is laid in two schools,
Baptist and Presbyterian, and fierce
rivals in athletics. Of course Shattuck
is an Episcopalian school, but AIDE
might have forgot the fact or changed
the denomination to suit the purposes
Of the play.
Williams is himself a graduate Of
Pillsbury academy and formerly partic.
ipated in the athletic contests between
Pillsbury and Shattuck. Hence he is
qualified to recognize where George AIDE
found the scene of his latest hit. Will
liams' is Of the firm of Williams
Van Alstyne, who collaborated and pro
duced some of the greatest song sue
cesses Of recent years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
WILL HELP EXCELSIOR
New Trolley Line Will Open UP New
Business Territory.

The matter of entry into Excelsior,
by what, for lack of better name, may
be described as the Minneapolis and
Mankato trolley line, will come up be-
fore the Excelsior council tonight, and
the persons promoting this enterprise
expect a favorable decision. It is diff
ficult to say how the council could de-
eide to shut them out without great det-
riment to the village of Excelsior.
This trolley line will unquestionably
have admission to MINNEAPOLIS, and It
will come in such a way as to establish
rapid transit between Minneapolis and
Excelsior. Furthermore, the extension
of that line beyond Excelsior will make
Minnetonka accessible, at that point, to
a large section, which has heretofore not
been able to reach the lake. The new
line, it is expected will be of immense IN 1se
new territory which it will open from
that point. The capital back Of the
enterprise is partly local and partly for
eign. The privileges asked for at Ex-
ceisior will be applied for by f. E. Ken
aston and E. J. Phelps.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
NET EARNINGS DECREASED
ANNUAL REPORT OF REVENUES
OF TWIN CITY RAPID TRANSIT
COMPANY. p.

The annual reports of the Twin City
Rapid Transit company, exhibited at the
annual meeting in Elizabeth, n. j.,
Tuesday, show an increase of about I
per cent in gross earnings, and de-
crease of nearly 80 per cent in net. The
big increase in operating expenses ad.
vanced the ratio Of these expenses to
gross, from ~ per cent to about 40
per cent This was due In part to ex-
penditures from revenue for improve
ments, and part to the great expense
of operating thru the exceptionally bad
weather last winter. Normally, the
company can operate below AZ per cent
without allowing the property to deterl-
crate.
The surplus for the year after charges
have been deducted is $1,028,5S1. The
amount required to pay the preferred
dividends, leaves surplus for the COM
mon of about $S20,0O0, which is Just
short of the amount required to pay
the per cent on the common stock.
The profit and loss surplus is about
1920 600, which gives the company some
leeway in expenditures and disburse-
ments.
The increase in charges for the year,
about 1927 900, is due to the issue of
bonds in 1904 to capitalize heavy inn
provements, and the addition of the
new steam power plant.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
IMPERIAL PLANT
SOLD YESTERDAY
MINNEAPOLITANS ACQUIRE BIG
ELEVATOR AND MILL.
Is Situated at Duluth and Purchase Is
in Line with the Outward Extension
Of Minneapolis Control Of Grain
Trade Affairs Carthy Brothers
Company the Purchasers.

Great interest is manifested in Min
neapolis in the deal, closed yesterday in
Duluth, by which Mccarthy Brothers
company Of the Chamber Of Commerce
and eastern capitalists, bought, for
$250,000 cash, the plant of the I'm
perial Elevator and Milling company Of
Duluth. This plant was erected fifteen
years ago.. by P. A. and G. 81. Church
Of Sterling, H.. at a cost OF between
100000 and 100000. The mill, one Of
the largest and finest in the country,
was operated for ten years, doing good
business, and turning out, when run at
full capacity, as high as 5000 barrels
Of flour a day.
sorbed by the United States Flour Mill
ing company, or "four trust organ
lied by Mcintyre and Marshall, promo
ters Of New York. It failed to work,
however, and came to bad end finally,
being wound up in Judge Lochren g
court, in St. Paul, about three weeks
ago.
When the trust got possession, the
plant was closed, and has remained idle
to this dayl representing a large dor,
made to utilize it for other purposes
Two years ago Mccarthy Brothers
bought l4-acre tract on the Duluth
water front, with the intention of erect
ing an elevator, but gave up the plan
temporarily. The new mill acquisition
embraces two elevators, one with 1000,
900 bushels storage capacity, the othe1
with capacity Of 100000 bushels, anC
the grain storage facilities afforded
were the main incentive to the pur
chase.
The passing of this large Duluth prop
erty into the hands Of Minneapolis
house, is in line with the outward extern
sion Of Minneapolis control OF grain
trade affairs, that has been so marked
feature for the past several years Th'
Pillsbury- Washburn company entered
the st. Louis milling field, the Wash
burn Crosby company built or acquired
mills at Buffalo, N. y, and Louisville
KY, the Peavey company opened office
| at Galveston, Texas, and elsewhere, AM
| the Van Dusen-Harrington compan.
| bought line Of thirty country eleva
| tors thru Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma
the McHugh- Christensen company, Os
borne Mcmillan company, and capital
lists represented by w. Il. McWilliam
and W.. Bettengen of the Minneapoll
Chamber, invaded the Canadian north
west.
Minneapolis capital is thus paramount
| in the grain trade Of a wide territory
= James H. Mccarthy, president OF No
Carthy Brothers company, says the tlr1
does not contemplate operating the mil a
but bought the property to get tn
100000 bushel storage attached TO IT,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
SAL00NMEN WANT
PROTECTIVE LAW
WOULD PUNISH MINORS WHO
MISREPRESENT THEIR AGE.
"Always a Chance for Mistake, No
Matter How Careful Bartenders May
Be-" Says Tom Lally-Laws Thought
Stringent, but Mayor Jones Is Not
Criticized. .": 't-.

AS a result of the increased risks
forcement of the laws and the addi-
tional penalty imposed by the Clark or
dinance, an effort is to be made to Sc
cure the passage of a law Furnishing
minors who mis1representE, their age IN
order to- obtain liquor. The plan is to
urge such a law as is in force in sew
eral eastern states. This requires that
persons suspected Of being under age
shall register their names and ages at
the bar, and in the event of trouble,
the cause of it can be prosecuted. 1t
is argued that such a law will be more
effective in preventing the sale Of liquor
to minors than the measures now in
ut makes no difference how careful
a bartender may be, there is always a
chance of getting caught argues
Thomas Lally, president Of the Mime
apolis Saloenkeepers' association.
FfSome boys, aged from Is to 20, who
have been thrown on their own re-
sources for some years, are more ma
ture in appearance than others who may
be considerably more than 81. Every
to be deceived. There is not a liquor
dealer in the city who does not often
refuse liquor to young men who insist
that they are Of age. II
cit is wrong to obtain goods under
false pretenses, and why shouldn't it
be made wrong to lie about ones
age when the result may bring an
other into troubled Saloonkeepers in
this city have been induced to sell
liquor upon Misrepresentation and then
blackmailed by threats Of arrests. There
can be no objection to protecting sa-
loonkeeper who wants to do what is
right.
Mr.. Lally declared that the penalty
imposed on Carl Olson, who was forced
out of business and lost $3.50 of his
license money, was too severe for his
offense. Other liquor, dealers, on the
other hand, felt little sympathy for Oh
son, arguing that, even if the gorls
allowed in the place. Many believe the
Clark ordinance would be declared I'M
constitutional if taken to the supreme
court, but there is nothing said about
bringing a test case.
"a There is no criticism Of Mayor D. p.
Jones for revoking the Olson license
as saloon men say it is his duty to en-.
force the laws The police orders to
close the doors at midnight are scru.
pulously observed in some resorts, but
| evaded for special friends in others
The bartenders like the midnight clos
ing, even if theydo not say SO to the
proprietors, and would not murmur il
the police would cut off the hours lee
way for turning out the lights after the
! doors are closed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
THOMAS LOWRY
DAUGHTER TO WED.
CULM1NATIoN OF A PRETTY HOS
PITAL ROMANCE.
Mrs Robinson Will Become Wife Of DR..
Gustav Schwyzer-They Met While
She Was a Nurse in Northwestern
Hospital and He a Surgeon There.

The destinations Of the hospital nurse
are proverbial, but in fiction it is com
monty the grateful patient who WEEDS his
nurse.
Minneapolis has developed charm
ing hospital romance of a different
kind that would be interesting without
regard for the position of the principals,
but whose prominence adds a touch to
the story.
The engagement was announced today
of Mrs. Mary L. Robinson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lowry, and DR..
Gustav Schwyzer, a prominent Mime
It was a nine days wonder three or
four years ago, when Mrs. Robinson en-
tered on her probationary period as q
nurse in the Northwestern hospital, and
few who saw her at the mental tasks as,
signed to beginners. expected her; ze ;ll
wrong, ana Mrs. Robinson completed
her course, being graduated in the last
class in the fall. She remained IN the
hospital even after completing he1
course, acting as head night nurse. Her
departure was much regretted, as she
made record for herself OF more Than
ordinary efficiency.
1t requires a.. clear head; STEADY
nerves, much intelligence and quickness
10 m6hS u odVA04 oSOoAJ Wv
nurse, and soon after she began her
course. this became Mrs. Robinson 8
special work, for which she developed
unusual fitness.
Dr.. Schwyzer is a surgeon, and to the
Northwestern hospital he took many OF
his patients. In his operations the deft,
silent, white-capped nurse who aided
him was Mrs. Robinson. Starting from
his admiration Of her skill and capabil,
ity as a nurse, Dan Cupid. found nc
obstacle to leading the brilliant, young
surgeon on to personal admiration
| which has eliminated in today's an
| nouncement. .a.s
The marriage will not take place I'M
til the return Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lowry
from their European trip. Mrs. Rob
inson, who was born and bred in Min
neapolis, is known to everyone. DR.
Schwyzer, while resident Of the city
for several years, is comparatively {
newcomer. He is a Swiss by birth ane
his fine general and prof essional educa
tion was received in foreign univer
stiles. .-... -'..:. q
This elimination Of Mrs. Robinson
career as nurse will be great sur
prise, as it was supposed when she let
the hospital that she intended to tax
up at once the private practice OF he
| profession. ii