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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
STREET CARNIVAL
GREAT SUCCESS
Crowds Are Enjoying the
Big Shows --- Ring Con-
test Close

The street carnival now on in Aber-
deem is pronounced the best ever seen
in Aberdeen, and that it is appreciat-
ed is shown in the crowds in attend
ance every afternoon and night. Its
being under the auspices and for the
benefit of the Chehalis county fair as
soclation is an additional attraction
for the public spirited citizens. who
appreciate the importance of the an
nual fairs held by this association.
Diamond Ring Contest
With one candidate jumping into
the race and the lead in one day. with
1000 votes TO her credit, the race of
popular young women of Grays Har
Dor for the $3.50 diamond ring TO be
given away on the carnival grounds
Saturday night has reached a STAGE
where every candidate will have to
work hard It has not reached a point
where there is no hope for the low
est candidates. Every one has Il
chance. 1t is easy to get few HUN
dred votes together, if one has the
tact and really wants that ring. The
contestants are working and each
should increase her standing consid-
erably by tomorrow.
Other candidates We're not idle yes
terday as the table of votes shows
There remain three days for work
ing in order to get votes, and it is up
to the contestants to profit by the eX-
ample set them by the more strenuous
Of their numher.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
TAFT CLUB REORGANIzES
Remnant of Strong Organization Of
Four Years Ago Gets Together
For Coming Campaign

The old Taft club was reorganized
Tuesday night, at a meeting in the
city council room called by the pres
ident, J. B. Benson. About 60 of the
old guard attended and agreed to
stand by the ship and to place all
local candidates on record as to their
national party affiliations, and to tol-
crate no interference in the republi-
can primaries by voters who have
announced their departur from the
party.
Optimistic speeches, that were
really admirable under the circum
stances We're made by +. b. Benn
J. G. Hogan. f. w. Loomis, A. c,
Gaillac. j. b. Haynes, w. b. Mack,
NJ. a. Garlock, J. w. Hodges and can
didates for Congress, Albert Johnson
of Hoquiam and T, c. NanEaton. OF
Eatonville.
Committees We're appointed on
Ways and Means; memberships; pro
gram and publicity candidates
comfy organization and ladies mem
bership.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
WILSON DID NOT
KNOW BACKERS
Says He Has Only General
Idea Who Conducted His
Primary Fight

SEAGIRT, \. j., Aug 27-"I am
in favor of publicity and welcome a
thorough investigation of my cam
paign expenses. | have always held
that position. ! have always approx
ed of it and will welcome it as mat
ter of course
In this way Gov. Woodrow Wilson
tonight outlined his attitude toward
the Penrose resolution, calling,
among other things. for an inquiry
into the pre-conyentiOn campaigns Of
the various candidates.
The governor was asked who his
principal hackers We're in the primary
campaign.
Doesn't Know Who Ran It,
To tell the truth, don't know,
except in a general way. who had
charge of my campaign in the yari
GUS states" the governor replied. 81
merely kept general oversiehtover
my campaign fund. Three times We
had no fund at all.
The governor said he could not
even estimate his pre-convention eX
penses. He said most of the money,
however. was raised from Princeton
graduates.
Practically all the money was spent
for publicity" he said, for dstri-
buting news through the press. We
did not ask papers to use it. We did
not volunteer it. We sent it out
wherever it was asked for"
No Campaign Funds Declined
The governor said that as far as
he knew no campaign contributions
were declined. With reference to
the Thomas F. Ryan incident, which
developed in connection with the
Watterson-Wilson episode, the gov
ernor was asked if he had not de-
clined contribution from Ryan.
Il personally did not" the COVER
nor answered, but Mr.. McCombs did.
But | ought not to say that, because
it leaves the impression that Ryan
offered money. He did not. de-
clined to see Mr.. Ryan and Mr. Nc
Combs declined to let anybody ask
Mr.. Ryan for contribution
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29

might overrun or underrun No two
men will get it alike. but the differ
ence in the price YOU are paving as
a valuation on stumpage. will offset
any over cruise"
The attorney was so incensed at the
Wantou disregard Of the interests of
resident taNpayers by the equaliza-
ton board that at a public meeting
in aberdeen on the evening of this
outrageous reduction. he said:
"H rs time the ueople nut men into
the Offices that they can trust. be-
cause ucutlelncG. I have Witnessed to-
dav makes me Blush with shame. as
/ saw the county equalization board
rob the taXravers Of their county OF
$4,000 in taxes.
y wan, to say that If the Weyer-
nauser Timber syndicate would have
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
LABOR WILL
CELEBRATE
Labor Unions Arrange for
Monster Celebration at
Hoquiam Monday

Labor Days parade in Hoquiam
this year in the celebration OF the
day by the Grays Harbor unions will
be an attractive and interesting fea-
ture OF the holiday next Monday.
Several floats have been promised for
the parade, number of the unions
will be in uniform and altogether the
pageant will be imposing.
The unions are to form on River
street and will march at 9:45 a. H..
sharp. Il. E. Archer, president OF
the Hoquiam Trades Council. will be
marshal of the day and George Mac
Lafferty president of the Aberdeen
trades Council, first aide and each
union will have it's own marshal,
With the teamsters on horseback
leading. the parade will march up
Eighth street TO \. countermarch
on Eiahth 10 street. thence up !
to Third. on TnWd TO L, down l. TO
Eighth. and then 10 the Novelty the
alter, where the speaking is TO oc-
cur. The brewery workers. bakers,
lon gshoremen, sailors, painters and
others are expected to be il uni
form.
Charles Perry Taylor, secretary of
the State Federation OF Labor, is to
be the principal speaker of the day.
but it is expected others will be on
the program.
The program of sports on the ball
grounds at Electric park and dane
ing in the pavilion will begin at
1870 p. m. An elaborate sports pro-
gram has been arranged, one of the
main features of which will be a
ball game between the plumbers and
stage employees. The finish of the
130-mile motorcycle race by the Alb
erdeen Motorcycle club to Centralia
and return will be at the park. and
the first rider is expected to arrive
about $3.50 o'clock This will not
be an endurance run but a distance
road race.
Labor Day will be Tag Day for the
benefit of the proposed Labor Tenn
pie and tags and blue cross buttons
Will be sold that day and the pro-
ceeds turned into the building fund.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
ODD FELLOWS
ANNUAL PICNIC
Fine Program Arranged for
Odd Fellows Annual Out
ing Next Monday

All arrange mentS have been made
and the special train has been char
tered for the |. O. o. F. picnic to be
held at Oakvlle next Monday, Labor
Day. From the reports received from
breaking crowd out. A good pro
gram has been prepared and all who
go will be assured a good time.
Every one is invited to attend, but
warned to bring a lunch basker.
There is beautiful picnic ground
at Oakvilie. Large tables have been
provided for the occasion. Coffee and
lemonade will be supplied to all who
wish it. Following is the program
for the day:
Special train leaves Floquiam at S
a. m, arriving at Oakylle at $3.50
and will leave Oakyille about 6 p. m
Calling to order by the president.
Singing of the opening ode.
Prayer by Rev, L. G. Miller
Music by the band
Addresses by the Grand Lodge OF.
iicers
Music by the band,
Basket dinner
Sports begin at 1:30 o'clock.
Foot race. 80 yards. boys under Is
First prize, 81; second 50c
Foot race. 30 Yards. Girls under l.
First prize, 81; second, soc.
Sack race, 100 feet. boys under +
First prize. 81, second, 50c.
Three-legged race, $50 feet. boys
under 15-First prize, 81; second,
SOC.
Fat mans race, 200 feet-First
prize 81; second prize, SOC.
Standing jump-First prize, ST. sec
ond, soc.
Melon-eating contest--Prize 81.
2:30 oclock-Baseball game be.
tween East End and West End teams
4;30 o'clock-Canton drill.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
NORTH BEACH TELEPHONE LINE
Extension to Mocips Almost Finish
ed--Wires All Up. and a Few
Days Will See instruments
Installed

Within few days the telephone
line from Hoquiam to the north
beach resorts win be completed and
in working order The wires are all
up to the north beach points but
the Instruments have not been i'm
stalled as yet and it will require two
or three days to get them in ana
everything in working order. The
new line follows the county roads
most of the way TO the beach and
then along the bluff from Pacific
Beach to Moclips. With the new line
in service it will be possible to get
telephone connection clear to the
Indian reservation at Tahola, the
government having line from Mo-
clips to that place. The new line
will also give the ranchers in the
Humptulips valley telephone SER
vice.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
JET1Y WORK TO GOV. MARSHALL
RESUME MONDAY RAPS THE TARIFF
Signing Of Civil Sundfy Bill Wants to Know How Long
by President Permits The Is Consumer to Be Made
Work to Proceed 'the Goat
WILL EMPLOY EIGHTY MEN SWATS T. X. ON TRUSTS
Carpenters Repairing Wreck Challenges Any One to Point
ed Pile Driver and Get Out Anything He Ever Did
ting Ready for Work to Curb Monopoly
WILL EMPLOY EIGHTY MEN SWATS T. r. ON TRUSTS

Actual construction work will be
resumed at the north jetty at the
entrance to Grays Harbor Monday
and big crew of workmen will be
taken down from this city that morn
ing to start again on the project.
There is now nothing in the way of
pushing the work through to COM
pletion, the appropriation for the
improvement having become availa.
BILE
Tuesday morning a gang OF car
penters We're taken down by United
States Engineer +. l.. Carpenter. Ill
charge of the work, and We're to be
set to work at once in the constrUC-
tion of the new pile driver. The
driver is being built TO take the
place of the one lost when a section
of the trestle over the jetty col
lapsed several weeks ago. ConstruC-
tion of the new pile driver was we'll
along when the funds from The old
appropriation for the jcttE ran out
and work had to be stopped. It viii
take the balance Of the week to com
plete the pile driver. but it is eN-
pected that it will be practically
ready for use by the first OF the
week
Work on the north jetty was car
rieQ forward by the government en-
gineers to the last possible moment.
it being expected almost daily that
the civil sundry bill carrying 5000
600 for the local project would be
put through congress AID signed by
the president in time to save stop
ping work. 1t was not done, how
ever. until the funds made available
by the old appropriation had become
exhausted and then the crew Of up
ward of 80 men had to be laid Oil.
Work on the Columbia river jetty
was stopped several weeks before.
At the rate of construction which
has been maintained this season the
jetty will be Well along toward com
pletion by the time work is stopped
this fall on account of weather con
ditiOnS.
Major J. B. Cavanaugh corps OF
United States army engineers, in
charge OF all federal work in this dis
trict. Will arrive on Grays Harbor to-
morrow noon and will be taken by the
government tug Wilson to the north
jetty to see the progress of work there
and to consult with f. l.. Carpenter
engineer i'll charge, concerning the
continuation of the work. Major Cav
anaugh will probably spend most OF
Saturday on the Harbor.
Delivery of rock to the jetty will
probably not begin until about the
middle of next week, but the crew is
to go down to the jetty Monday morn
ing and get things in shape for hand
ling the filling material when delivery
begun. The Tenino stone quarries are
stated to be in goo dshape to rush rock
to the Harbor as fast as it can be
handled at the jetty or by the rail
road 1t is expected that for the re
mainder of the season an average OF
more than 1900 tons of rock will be
delivered daily to the jetty by the
Grays Harbor Construction cOmpany's
barges.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
ROBERT A. WILEY
Candidate Of the Taxpayers League
for County Assessor, Whose Mot
to Is "A Square Deal"

Robert A. Wiley. although candi-
date for the nomination on the re-
publican ticket for the Office of cOun-
ty assessor. is not seeking that Office
as a partisan. In the present strug-
gle for square deal in taxation. the
Chehalis County Taxpayers League,
disregarding party lines cast about
for men who could be relied upon, to
fill the positions that have to do with
the assessment levy and collection of
taxes. and picked Mr.. Wiley for as
SCISSOR. After much urging Mr.. Wiley
consented to become a candidate, and
filed on the ticket he had been ac-
customed to voting, but he is in no
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
HUGH c. TODD.
Democratic Candidate for Gubnator-
ial Nomination viii Address
Wilson Club Tomorrow Night

Hon. Hugh c. Todd, of Seattle
candidate for the democratic nomina-
ton for governor will arrive in ABB
erdeen tomorrow, in the furtherance
of his campaign. and will address the
Wilson club. in the city council room
in the evening, ut s o'clock.
Owing to the presence of Mr.. Todd
the meeting will be an open one, and
the public regardless of political al
filiations. are invited to attend. and
hear the man who became famous
throughout the state for his gallant
fight for popular measures in the
legislature and gained some points
although in hopeless minority.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
GOODRICH-STRONG

Miss Mildred Goodrich and Mr..
Stanley Strong were married Tuesday
evening at the home of the brides
parents. 300 North D street, and will
make their home in the city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29

The Talitha Cumi club will meet on
September l. instead of the 3rd with
Mrs. L. J. kolts. AIS East First street.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29

All the news all the time in The
Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29

sense party candidate. The league
is supporting him for his views on
taxation, and care nothing about his
Opinion on national political issues,
and, unless all signs tail, he will be
the next assessor OF Chehalis coun-
ty
Mr. Wiley is a native of Kentucky
A. years of age, and has been a resi-
dent of Aberdeen for the past 26
years, with the exception of two
vars spent in Alaska, ne being one of
the early mushers over the Kondike
trail in 1891 His occupation is that
Of timber cruiser and his personal
knowledge OF that class of property
will be of great value to the public
in the assessors office.
The funeral of Miss Sarah Cecilia
Clayton, who died Tuesday at St.
Joseph's hospital took place this
morning, services being held at st.
Mary's Catholic church. She leaves
two brothers in Ontario, and a sister
Mrs. e. A. Duffin, in Hoquiam
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29
HON. HUGH G.. TODD
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNOR

Will Speak on State Issues Tomorrow Night
in the City Council Rooms at the Meeting of
The WILSON PROGRESSIVE CLUB
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-08-29

state Historical Soeiety
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
Maher Says Clark's
Nomination is Sure;
No Hope for Bryan

Colonel John C. Naher Of Francetas.
Tex. Mayor James c. Dahlman and
former governor A. c. shallenberger
lunehed at the Paxton yesterday. Colonel
Maher was the trio's official spokesman
He said 1t had been agreed that the en-
tire Nebraska democratic delegation 70
the Baltimore convention. including
Mayor Jims following and Colonel
Bryan's supporters. would so to Baih-
more TO the democratic national con-
vention on the same train
The decision was reached when q ref
erendun vote Of the chosen delegates was
taken. They agreed that while there was
a probability Of more trouble and dis
couragements than such an excursion
usually affords. IL would be better TO
merge minor dissensions this once And
50 prohibition and personal liberty dis
eussions will Be firmly squeiched-st
squslehing Is possible.
Colonel Maher thinks there IS just one
outcome as far as the national conven-
ton Is concerned Champ Clark vii win
in . walk-awsy. Underwnna and Wilson
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
City Menials Must
Deliver the Goods
or Quit Their Jobs

so far as one can Judge the temper
Of the new council from the talk in con-
ference. The Bee has taken an attitude
every member win welcome" says Com
missioner Ryder. commenting on an edi-
soriaI in Saturday mornings issue. The
seekers for position under the city govern
ment said they wanted to work and they
are going TO be held to that declaration.
during certain specific hours. except in
specified cases where so much time as
may be necessary is given. This latter
qualification OF employment win apply 70
positions like health commissioner. city
chemist. assistant physician. bacterioio-
gist and corporation counsel
Every employe Is to be given to under
stand. as get it from the other council
men. that be is to be faithful. courteous
and steady IN his work. The minute he
feels that he cannot obey the rules TO be
laid down. he has the privilege Of quit
ding: and II seems TO be the sentiment OF
the eouncilmen. too. that subordinates
must pay attention to the orders Of their
sGperiors until those orders are modified
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26

Persistent Adve-tss.ns Is the Road to
Big keturus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
FORMER OMAHA ATTORNEY
is VISITING BROTHERS

W. J. Martin. a former law partner OF
John L. Kennedy. Is in the eity for a
short visit with his brothers. Frank T. b
and Charles Martin. An Informal reeep-
ton was held at the brothers home at
the Bankers. Thirty-seventh and Jones
streets. Friday night.
Martin was a partner Of John l. Ken
nedy from 1850 TO lSSS He left Omaha in
lSso and has been practicing law since In
San Francisco. With Kennedy he had
offices IN the cid Omaha National hank
on thirteenth. between Douglas and
Jones streets They were the first law
yers to go above a second story for
Offices and were told at the time they
could not make a success there. The
building is i've stories high and ives the
first to have an elevator
Martin vii return to San Francisco
Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
White Slave Case
Over Till Monday

Motions were filed in Judge Morris
court excepting to the constitutionalIty of
the Mann white slave" law, the juris-
diction Of the court in trying Leo Van
Gorkom. Grover Miller and Roy Muir
field for alleged white slavery" under
the Law, the qusshing Of the Indictment
charging them with the offense because
Of an irregularity IN naming common
carriers used by them in transporting
Rillis Kinzie to Omaha. and excepting to
all testimony taken after the parties had
arrived in Omaha as alleged in the in
dictment.
After the reading Of the motions court
adjourned until Monday morning. The
government rested its case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
Close County Store
During the Summer

II has been decided by the county COM
nIsSioners to close the county store dur
ing the summer months. saving SOS a
month for employees and rent.
From this store the county poor are
provided. It has been decided that dur
ing the summer provisions will be given
out by the old method Of applying directly
to the commissioners clerk, who will
issue orders for the things desired The
store will be closed on June / and Win
not be reopened until next fall or winter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26

Drapery Swiss with 7-in. colored bor-
ders, special, at yard ......... .25c
Swiss and Muslin Curtains for sum-
mer use, at, pair .9Sc, s1.25, s1.50
30-in. Sunfast Madras for over-cur-
tains, special, at yd. ......... .65c
Bambo, Wood and Aerolux Porch
Shades, at J.. .98c s1.50 up to A.98
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
Specials in the Drapery Dept.

Bungalow and Filet Nets in Ivory and
Arab, at yard ..... Acc, 65c and 98c
40-in. Drapery Swiss and Etamine in
ecru and white, at yard ....... 19c
50-in. Imported Scotch Madras in
white and cream, special, yard, 45c
Hundreds of handsome, serviceable
Hammocks, at ..98c, s1.50 to S4.98
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
|BRANDEIS STORES

In the last few years in businesses in
California, which have developed to neeS
his personal attention.
The purchase Of the Benson 4 Never,
company is said to be the first step in
the consolidation Of an Omaha trust COM
pany. In which many local financiers are
interested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
ADDITIONS ARE MADE TO
MUSEUM AT CREIGHTON

Father Rigge. dean Of science at the
Creighton university department of arts.
has lately received several valuable add
tons to the college museum. which Is
under his charge. AL were from stu
dents now attending school at Creighton.
Reginald Whitaker Of the senior col
lege class was the donor Of valuable
collection Of shells and rocks. recently
brought from Florida Ed Jaspers of the
senior high school class gave Father
Rigge q terrestrial telescope two feet in
length. with q one-ineh lens. while
Arthur Beck Of the high school gave q
New Testament. one Of the smallest books
in the world. with print 80 fine that 8
microscope is required to read It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
COENELL WOULD BUY TEAMS
viii Ask Ryder to Buy Sixteen
Outfits to Remove Garbage.
SAYS IT WILL BE A SAVING
Prices of the Horses Could BE saved
the First Yesr-City That
Much Ahead ON the Sec
ond Year.
SAYS IT WILL BE A SAVING

Health Commissioner r. W. connell
viii take up with Police Commissioned
Ryder the sdvisabiHty Of purchasing six
teen teams Of horses and as many wagons
and harnesses for use by the garbage
department Of the city. Dr.. conneil
believes several thousand dollars can Dc
saved annually IL the city owns its teams.
Last year the removal Of garbage cost
the city $4,000. Sixteen teams were used
the entire year. More were needed at
fineS Dr. Council believes the city could
invest s1s.oog or $1,000 in teams. pur-
chasing sixteen outfits and hiring IS
many more Is were needed during the
rush season. j..
= took this up with the old council in
Deesmber.s said the health commissioner.
IA nov IEninx 10 Iay it before NJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
W. B. MElKlE SELLS OUT
HIS OMAHA INTERESTS

The Benson & Myers company has pur-
chased the entire loan. real estate. rental
and insurance business Of W. B. Meikie.
including The insurance agencies and
eastern connections for farm and city
loaEs.
Meikle viii make southern California
his future home. He has been interested
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26

Key to the situatiOl--Bee Advertising.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26

A new shipment Of col
ored dress lin en- In
shades OF lavender, yell
low. pink, green, tan,
Copenhagen; 4S inches
wide: will 60 on sale
at, per 6Oc
yard. ...........01I
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-26
BRANDEIS STORES

Ryder. 1t seems TO me We are spending
too much money In this department II
se,coo or $4,000 were invested the city
would simply be that much ahead the
second year. We could hire teamsters
as needed and the expense Of keeping
the horses would not be as great as the
expense Of hiring men and teams now