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The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THE FORE
 MOST AMERICAN.

Today IS the one hundred and first anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. certainly the most loved and probably the greatest all around pub lie man that America has produced, Washington and other presidents have. perhaps eQualled Lincoln in states mauship and intellect, but as a MAN this loveable, many sided gaunt rail splitter is shrined first in the hearts Of his countrymen.
 The story of Lincoln's life is known to every school child. the rise from poverty to power. from obscurity to emlueuce. Other of our great m n have forged their way to the front in a somewhat similar manner. but in so doing they have worn off the rough edges of their humanity and left their ideals on the road. That is the most of them. With Lincoln it was different
 Though a politician, he eschewed the "practcar policies that are now so prevalent in public life; honored and esteemed by all he never thought himself above the associates Of his earlier years. He tempered justice with mercy; yet never in the trying times of the Civil War did he yacIlate or weaken.
 His most single dominant quality was that of spirituality Always he preserved a lofty calm auId the trou- ble and turmoil that marked his term in the White House. Always he saw above the little petty cares and strife and marked the larger ultimate is- sue. As a mariner lays his course by a distant beacon light. so did Ab- raham Lincoln shape his career and hold uudeyiaingy to the higher ideals that were his guides, unbaftled by the storms that sough, to draw him astray
 Destiny gave him the task of hold ing firm the helm of the ship of state during the most critical period Of the life of che American republic. How well he performed his task is test flied to today by a united nation. Ii is history
 The good men do lives after them. Lincoln has left a priceless legacy to the American people through the ex- ample of his lofty and blameless life Through the mist Of years that even now IS hiding most of the figures of his time he shines like a star of hope, As years so by he will loom even larger in perspective. His life's his tory is a sermon; his name an inspir- atlon.
 Such was the man whom America hOnOrs on this day
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12
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The result Of the observation takoo at Moore wharf at midnight, Feb. II, 1910, ia as follows Temperature time obsorvat'n 30 above Max.temp. preceding 24hours 38 above Min |" 80 above Mean 43 above
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The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12
PIanss That Mimic stones.

ln South Africa there is found a plant Of the genus Mesembryauthe- mum, growing on stony ground, which SO closely resembles a pebble that 1t is invariably taken by the stranger to be stone.
 Another species Of the same plant growing on the hills round the Karoo produces two leaves about as large as ducks eggs. having a surface resem. bling weathered stone of brownish gray color. tinged with green, These plants look like stones, but for a short time they put forth bright yellow aow- CTS. Still another species of the same plant resembles the quartz pebbles among which 1t grows.-New York Tribune.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12
INTERIOR WEATHER

Our Christmas Poultry, Oysters, etc., will arrive on the Cot. tage City, and as usual, our stock of Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Chickens and Oysters will be the very choicest to be found in any market in the North.
 FRYE-BRUHN co.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12

None better or purer than Gibson Rye and Val Blatz Beer. Orders by Phone promptly delivered.
 The Mascot.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12

Come in or phone orders for GibsoI Rye and Val Blatz Beer; delivered to your home by The Mascot.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12

FOR sALE.-A National Cash Reg ister in good condition. Inquire at this office. tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12

French Briar Pipes, Meerschaum Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco Pouches at TONY DORTERO'S.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-02-12

B, B. B. pipes need no description and can only be had at TONY DOR TERO'S.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
TEDDY WINS OUT
New York Primaries Yesterday Fa-
vor Roosevelt in the Barnes
Supposed Stronghold

NEW YORK, Sept 21.-Old guard
leaders. who are fighting for the con
troll of the republican convention at
Saratoga next week, were consider
ably surprised today when news was
received that Roosevelt had carried
Schenectady county and that dele
gates were instructed to support
Roosevelt for temporary chairman
and to favor direct primaries. Schen-
ectady and Albany counties comprise
the 23rd congressional district, which
is represented on the republican COM
nittee by William Barnes, Jr., one
of the most aggressive of the old
guard leaders and hitherto regarded
as invincible.
Sherman's defeat in his own home
district yesterday was not unexpect-
ed, but the loss OF Schenectady coun-
ty today was a surprise even TO pro-
gressives here. Lloyd G.. Griscom,
leader of the Roosevelt forces, pre-
dicted tonight that Roosevelt would
be chosen chairman by substantial
majority. Chairman Woodruff, of the
ed surprise at the Schenectady fig
ures, but was still confident Sherman
would be elected to the temporary
craftsmanship by at least u or 20
majority.
The contest is now sharpened to a
point where few delegates will hold
the balance of power, and efforts to
swing into line some of the counties
still doubtful will continue until The
roll is called in the convention.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
DWELLING BURNS
Dwelling House on Michigan Avenue
Is Gutted by Fire Tuesday
Night. Origin Mystery

The fire department was called out
Tuesday evening by the burning of a
dwelling house on Michigan avenue,
south of Heron street, in rear of the
Cecil hotel The house was occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Brown. who
had gone to theater. They had only
occupied the house short time. and
were using oil lamps. although it has
just been wired for electricity. Be
fore leaving, the lamp had been eX-
tinguished, and but slight fire re-
mained in the range.
The building is owned by f. o.
Newman, and this is the third time
it has been afire within six months.
The department made quick run to
the blaze and soon had the flames un-
der control, but not until the house
was gutted, and the contents destroy
ed. The loss on the building is cover
ed by insurance, but Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown estimate their loss at nearly
$1,000. upon which there is $50 in
Surance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
HUSBAND FREED;
WIFE is LENlENT
Arrested for Desertion. Harry O'NeiI,
VIII Not Be Prosecuted
BY Wife

MONTESANO. Sept. 81. Sheriff
Edward Payatte has wired Medford
authorities to release Harry O'Neil
alias Charles Daley. alias Frank Dow.
dell, who has been held for two weeks
by Oregon authorities on charge of
grand larceny, the complaint being
made by his wife.
Mrs. ONeil says she married O'Neil
last December in Wisconsin,, and he
induced her to sell her property,
which brought $4,000 They came
west and she was taken i'll at Spo-
kane. O'Neil induced his wife to
place the money in the bank and in
dOrsed her drafts over to him and he
deposited them in the bank in his
name, later deserving her and taking
the money. He was traced to Sacra-
mento. thence to this city, where he
was to meet his wife. but he left be-
fore she arrived.
Mrs. O'Neil refused to sign the nee
essary affidavit for requisition papers
that her husband be brought back to
be prosecuted for committing felony,
and not for the purpose of collecting
a debt. and the authorities dropped
the case and wired to release O'Neil.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
NO RATE INCREASE
ON COAST LUMBER
Transcontinentai Railroad Tariffs Ex-
pected at End Of Two Year
Order Unified

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 21.-
Contrary to predictions. the trnscon-
tinental roads have failed to file tar
IFS of advanced rates on lumber from
the Pacific coast. BY reason of the
fact that the interstate commissions
two-year order reducing rates expired
October Is. it was thought that an ad-
vance would be made.
Such an advance now, however. it
is said, probably, would be held by the
commission to be contrary to the long
and short haul clause of the new law.
The roads generally have asked a
conference with the commission on
that clause, and the request will be
granted those roads that have filed
tariffs advancing the rates westward
on hardwood and cOoperage stock
from Mississippi valley points to Pa
cific terminals from 10 to So cents, ef-
fective October 10. This is a restora-
tion of the rate condemned by the
commission two years ago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
PATENTS ISSUED ON WHATCOM
COUNTY ANTHRACITE LANDS

SEATTLE, Sept 21.-The general
land office has just issued a patent
covering $40 acres of coal land in
Whatcom county. "This patent" said
Receiver Frank Twichell of the Seat
tie land office today, "opens anthracite
coal that is equal to any in Pennsyl-
vania and superior to some of it,"
The United States received 500 an
acre for the land. The patent gives
the land in fee simple, subject to vest
ed water rights and right-of-way for
United States irrigation bitches.
The Whatcom Anthracite lands.
with a large number of other coal
areas in this state. were withdrawn
from entry October II, 1906. On the
Goth of the same month the Whatcom
lands were restored. There are about
so other claims in Whatcom county
which have been proved and it is en-
pected that patents upon them will
follow.
State Senator Alexander Poison of
Aberdeen is backing the Anthracite
industry in Whatcom county
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
BRYAN BOLTS TICKET
Peerless Leader Will Oppose Demo
Cratic Gubernatorial Candidate
in Coming Campaign

LINCOLN, Sept. 21.-William Jen-
nings Bryan last night declared in a
statement to the press that he had
bolted the Democratic state ticket of
Nebraska and would not support
James Dahlman for governor. AS a
reason for this action Bryan says that
he feels impelled to wage war against
the liquor traffic OF not only the state
but of the nation and despite the fact
that he has been a political friend of
the gubernatorial candidate for over
90 years he feels that it is impossible
Tor him to longer support the state
ticket.
Bryan further intimated in his state
ment that he viii support other candi-
dates on the state ticket including
Hitchcock for whom he intends to
speak during his state tour.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
DIRECT LEGISLATION
INI1IATIVEAND REFERENDUM HAVE
PROVED SUCCESSFUL
DIRECT LEGISLATION HAS PROV
ED VERY SATISFACTORY IN
OREGON. INITIATIVE, REFEREN-
DUN AND RECALL ARE EFFEC-
TIVE FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT
AND NO VALID ARGUMENT is
FOUND AGAINST THEM

The initiative and referendum is
pending for adoption by the voters of
Arkansas. 1t is a measure that II
they reject now they will adopt later.
1t reflects the evolution of enlight-
ened government and in due time Will
find place in the policy or most
if not all OF the states. 1t is a cure
for the evils and abuses of represen-
tative legislation.
The infidelity of the representative
has been so many time proven that
it can no longer be disputed. The
Jack pot" Legislation of Illinois for
which chosen representative are now
being held amenable is not an isolat-
ed instance. The bribery charges in
the New York legislature and the con-
viction of Senate Leader Aids is
merely one of those that happened to
be revealed Similar instances of
legislative betrayal that never came
to light and that have happened in
many legislature a tale that once
told, would shock the country.
There is no infidelity in the collec-
tive citizen body. Its judgments are
sound and it's collective honesty COM
plete. 1t has sober sense. rational
mental processes and its purposes are
exalted. The whole trend of legisa-
ton by the electorate is social and
economic betterment. If the people
are given the means of control, in
stead of having all controlled by
proxy, state government will be swift
ly purified.
1t has been so under direct legisla-
ton in Oregon, and it will be so in
any state that adopts the system.
More good laws have been passed
in Oregon under eight years of di-
rect legislation than were passed in
fifty years preceding. The legisla-
ture rejected corporation franchise
tax law. and the people at once passed
it by the initiative. The Legislature
rejected direct primary law, and
the people at once adopted it by a
vote of more than three and half to
one. The legislature rejected cor
rupt practices act, and at the next
election the electorate adopted it by a
heavy majority.
The effect of these and similar in
stances of rebuke to the legislature is
that the representative body has been
taught that if it does not legislate
wisely and we'll. the electorate will
take the mater into it's own hands
and the result is a better conducted,
more orderly and saner Legislative
body. The very knowledge that the
power of veto and to initiate is in
the hands Cf the electorate and that
it will be used in case the legislature
is recreant, is the best of all inilu-
ences as a corrective of the abuses
and evils of representative legislation
Portland Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
DOUBLE TRACK FROM
GRAYS HARBOR TO SEATTLE

1t is given out by officials of the
Northern Pacific Railroad company
that the Harbor branch VIII be doub-
le tracked from Hoquiam to Seat
tie in carrying out plan in the state
of Washington. The coming of the
Union Pacific and Milwaukee trunk
roads has made competition keen and
it is the decision of the Hill syndicate
to give all competitors a run for their
money as to freight and passenger
business in this state and speed and
safety are essential in making this
other than theoretical Hence the
necessity of well ballasted roadbeds
and double tracks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
WILL RATlFY
Big Ratification Meeting Planred by
LincoIn-RooseveIt Republican
Club Tomorrow Night

Arrangements have been completed
for big ratification rally tomorrow
night at the Grand theater, under the
auspices of the LincolnRoosevelt
club. Hon. Stanton Warburton, repub-
lican nominee for congress will be
present and make an address. All
the nominees on the republican ticket
have been invited and Judge J. c.
Pearson, president of the club, is spar
ing no efforts to make the rally a
success. All are invited to at
tend, a special invitation being extend
ed to ladies'.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
ESCAPES DEArH IN
WATERS OF HAReOR

HOQUIAM. Sept. 22.-John Richard
son, city dock wharfinger, narrow
ly escaped death yesterday lnorain,,
when he was caught by a hawser hold
ing the steamer Carlos to the dock
and thrown into the bay ~ feet be
low. In falling, Richardson just MISS
ed several drifting logs. which mad
they hit him, would have resulting
seriously, probably causing his death
He was rescued by a couple of fish
erman and landed on the dock again
He declares that he has suffered no
i'll effects from his unexpected bath
so far.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
AGED MAN KILLED
BY SPEEDING TRAIN

Carl Bush. an aged man, wandered
in front of the Northern Pacific in
bound passenger train Tuesday after
noon and was struck in the back by a
cylinder head, sustaining injuries
which proved fatal last night.
The injured man died at the Alb
erdeen General hospital last night
from the injuries. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon from
Whitesides undertaking parlors.
An. examination soon after the
accident revealed the fact that Bush
suffered a broken arm and wrist, and
it is feared that internal injuries were
inflicted.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22

MONTESANO, Sept. 21.-The mud
die in Bockhouse precinct may re-
suit in a contest for the nomination
for county commissioner in the first
district, by Fred Rosmond, present
returns, Fuller was nominated by
plurality of three votes over Rosmond,
but at Bockhouse precinct there were
IA Republican and four Democratic
votes cast, yet Is votes were counted
for Republican candidates for county
commissioner The canyassing board
refused to go behind the returns and
declared Fuller the nominee.
Rosmond, prior to the canvass, an
nounced that he would not contest the
returns, and now finds himself in an
awkward position. He says he does
not wish to institute contest. that
will open the whole district vote in
court, but that friends who urged his
candidacy will take up the fight for
him.
}. J. Anderson, the well known real
estate man of Elma, was nominated on
the Democratic ticket and it is pre-
dcted that. if Rosmond should win
the contest, Anderson will beat him at
Il
widely and fayorably known through
out the county, and. with the opposi-
tion to Rosmonds backer, it Is be-
lieved he would win in the county
wide vote.
The official returns of the canvass
ing board follows:
Official Canvass.
ongressional-W. w. McCredie,
S24; c. E. Claypool, 1868; STANTON
WAR2UkTON, 1890.
United States SENATOR. e. Hum
phries, 167; l.. X. Freeman, 100;
Thomas Burke, 1880; MILES POIN-
DEXTER, 1911; J. M. Ashton, 591; S.
Duryee, 3S; Frank Pierce, 100.
Legislative-O. NJ. Nelson, 1898; II.
b.. HEWITT, 1912: James A. Hood,
| I172
Representative 29th Distrct-E. L.
Minard 1888; n. s. Richards, 655;
G.. c. Quackenbush, 1912; p. S. LOCKE
1901.
Representative 3Oth District
FRANK II. LAMB, 377; H. A. Liver
more, 37l; p. J. Mourant 2SS.
County Clerk-LUROY HERMAN
1924; w J. Murphy. 1884; S. A. RAN
dolph, 1858.
Treasurer-W. B. PAINE, 2SSO.
Assessor-F. E. JONES, 22l1; G. Z.
Huke, 1861.
Sheriff-ED. PAYETT, 1882.
Coroner-DR. r. f. HUNTER 1912;
c. f. Bartlett, 1854; Paul Smits, 1851.
Prosecuting Attorney-WILLIAM
E. CAMPBELL, 2105; J. A. Hutcheson,
1898.
County Auditor-R. G. TRASK.
3242
Engineer-G. ID. Robertson. 3197;.
Superintendent of SchOOls-N ID.
McKillip, 1851
County Commissioner, First District
Fred Rosmond, 4S5; G. J. Taylor,
8; f. c. Kibbe. 1856; l.. |. Wakefield,
1888; w. A. FULLER, 4SS; p. Schaf-
er. 6.
County Commissioner, Second Dis
trict-W. w. Hart, 456; w. G. HOP
KINS, 615; r. A. Wiley. 557.
Justice of the Peace, Aberdeen
N. w. Bush, 245; j. 3. Quinn, 265;
w. o. McKinlay, 90; l.. l.. Trask, 1876;
w. II. TUCKER. Alb.
Justice of the Peace, Hoquiam--
w, M. LAMB, 322; c. J. Coghlan, 313;
Seth Warren, 200.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
METHODIST PASTORS

At the annual conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church. at Cen.
tralia, the following assignments of
pastors for Chehalis county We're an.
nounced:
Hoquiam-Rev. c. A. Williams to
first church; Rev. Harry l.. Richards
to Simpson avenue church.
Aberdeen-B. S. Brooks to first
church; H. Liffton to Trinity church
Cosmopolis-To be supplied later.
Elma-J. w. Fresbols, first church
Montesano - G. L. Allen, first
church.
Oakville - w. ]. Gilbert, first
church.
Porter - Rev. Mr.. Kelley, first
church.
Satsop-J. H. Hill, first church.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
FIRE FROM HOT BOX

Fire was discovered in the Donovan
mill about 10 o'clock Tuesday night,
and but for the sprinkler system with
which it is equipped. might have been
destroyed. The fire originated from
hot box. and had good start when
discovered. but the heat soon started
the sprinkler system. flooding tho
plant ana extinguishing the flames,
before the loss exceeded 5000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
FISH PLENTIFUL

A good run of fish is reported by
the local fisherman and the prices
were never better. The eanneries
are running to their full capacity and
it may be possible that an extra shift
will be necessary to handle the catch
that is being brought to the markt1
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

The American Express Co., which
reaches Grays Harbor over the o. &,
w railroad. is having offices fitted
up at 209 South II street, and VIII
occupy them next week. w. II. Bios
som is the Aberdeen agent of the COM
anpy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
KEYS FOUND

Found a bunch of keys. Owner car
have same at this office by proving
property and paying for this notice.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22

II our work pleases you tell others,
II not tell US, and we will make It
right. Aberdeen Printing Co. Tel
640l.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
ThESOUTHWESTFAIR
FORMALLY OPENED TUESDAY TO
A Big CROWD

BOOSTERS COMES TO SEE AND
ADMIRE THE SPLENDID Ex-
HlBlTS. THE CHAR-PITTlNG
METHOD OF STUMP BURNING
ATTRACTS MUCH ATTENTION.
SPORTS ERE GREAT.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-22
MAY MAKE CONTEST
R0SMOND WILL PROBABLY CON.
TEST NOMINATION OF FULLER

MlX-UP IN BiOCkHOUSE PRE-
ClNCT MAY BE CAUSE OF CON-
TESTING VOTE FOR COUNTY
COMM SSlONER IN FIRST DIS.
TRICT. OFFICIAL VOTE AS CAM
VASSEO BY THE OFFICIAL
BOARD
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07

the court had already covc,ec the points
in its charge.
The jury retired and in one hour
announced that it had agreed upon a
verdict.
| Mrs. Ledbeter's departure Saturday
ooner than she had expected for fear
that she might be subjected to violence
owing to the strong feeling on the parE
lof the public There seems to have been
little ground for his fear, if she en-
tertained it. 1t was reported that her
attorney called up the jail Friday even
ing and asked that she be taken back
there and protected. The jail officials
say that they received such a call, and
thought it was from Mr.. Wilson. They
replied that they would take her if
necessary, but did not think it neces-
sary and advised that she take room
somewhere in quiet part of the city.
Mr.. Wilson denies having made the
request, and says that someone may
have called UP the Jail as joke, in his
name.
Mrs. Ledbeter is said to have gone
Down street Saturday alone, and in
the afternoon to have visited the Jail
in company with one of her attorneys.
She left most of the goods at the Jail,
where they still are, but this may not
have indicated haste in her departure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
THE BILLS
Continued From Page One.

signed to him, under date of Nov. II.
of the late II. J. Ledbeter for balance
that he alleges is ude him for services
on the Ledbeter farm. This claim is
for $l64, and has been filed with Judge
Ledbeter estate. Mrs. Schaub has as
signed it to Adolph Hoehn, who has
IA suit against the German Land com
pany, of which Mr. Schaub is a mem
Der.
The county board reelected James
Mullen overseer of the poor farm at
the same salary as last year, and
David A. Jones janitor of the court
house at the same salary as last year.
The Russian thistle resolution was
passed and ordered published in The
Amboy Herald.
County Physicians Elected.
The following county physicians were
elected: Drs. ]. NJ. Edwards, Mankato.
5000 per year; A. c. Smith, Eagle Lake,
$50; John Williams, Lake Crystal, Sl25 !;
O. III. McMichael, Vernon Center. 500;
Ira Bishop, Mapleton, $50; j. L. Mac
beth, ST. Clair, $50; j. Z. Merrill, Am
boy, $50; c. L. Bigelow, Madison Lake,
$50; j. f.. Schlessemann, Good Thun-
der, $50.
The full board was named as the
poor farm committee.
DR.. Edwards, Chairman Young and
commissioner Schultz were appointed
a county board of health.
An estimate of 5000 was allowed to
Alec Bashaw on his Bryson bridge con-
tract.