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Evening journal., 1914-12-17
Canal PURCHASE
NOT mentioned
River and Harbor Bill Fails
to Garry Appropriation
For Waterway
SALISBURY WILL
FIGHT FOR LAW

WASHINGTON. Dec. IT, No funds
for the purchase of the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal are carried in the
first draft of the Rivers and HarbOrs
Appropriations bill, which the House
Committee on Rivers and Harbors
completed yesterday. The Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal purchase was
eliminated under the rule Of the COM
mittee that no funds would be allowed
during the next fiscal year for now
projects
II is also learned that the bill car
ricd total of S37 100000. which is
S12 100000 under the army engineers
estimates and S4,O00,000 less than the
committees bill last year Members
of tho House committee declare they
reduced the recommendations of the
engineers to the barest needs for con-
tinuing work and maintenance.
Senator Willard Salisbury OF Della
ware has announced he will make a
fight TO include the Chesapeake and
Delaware canal purchase in the bill
when il reaches the Senate. He also
hopes TO save this item i'm conference
The Atlantic inland waterways
chain is hard hit by the bill. Two
years ago Congress authorized the
purchase of the Albemarle and Chesa.
peake Canal and its conversion into
free waterway Of 12-foOt depth tC
connect the Chesapeake Bay ant
/ Albemarle Sound. Since then practi.
cally no funds have been allowed fol
the improvement of the canal The
army engineers recommended ina
| 81 900. 600 be carried in this winters
bill to be expended in deepening thu
canal during the next fiscal year. Tit
House committee, however. overrule'
/ the engineers aud decided to make th'
inland waterway link wait for de
velopment until the public treasur'
gets into better shape.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
ENrERTAINs ON BIRTHDAY.

ON Wednesday evening Harry J.. Nor
gan ot No. 5OJ North Harrison street
entertained the sales cost division of the
DUPONT Powder Company, at his home
in honor of his bir- -hday anniversary
Scveral musical numbers were furnished
bv Mossrs. King. Jester and Munda oil
the piano. mandolin and glitar. Mr
Jackson navc a recitation entitled "Nol
Poor Fish, and Mr.. Gunby sang 81 Car.
Not for the Stars That Shine" Messrs
DcNalinger and Pratt entertained viii
Jokes.
Those present were IL. I. Morgan, ii
+. Gunby. c. W. Pratt, II. G.. Jester, q
#. Munda. W. 4 DeNalinger, j. {. Jack
son and VI. J. King.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
Sewing
TO AID THE NEEDY
Home Relief Committee Gets
Applications From Sixty
Six Persons Today
WILL GIVE OUT THE
MATERIAL TOMORROW

The application room at the Clay
ton House was crowded this morning
from 9 till - o'clock with applica-
tions for sewing. and there we're three
or four cases where immediate help
with food was needed. There were
sixty-six applications during the
morning. most Of them women whose
husbands were temporarily out of
work. Sewing will be given out TO
these women tomorrow morning. as
each case is being investigated today
James Morrow and Son have kindly
offered to let the committee have gro
ceries at seven per cent reduction,
which is a great help.
The committee in charge of the ap-
plication room this morning COM
prisod Mrs. W. S. Bergland. Mrs.
John B. Bird. Mrs. L. A. Yerkes. Miss
Madeline Draper Mrs. Harrison w.
Howell Mrs. Charles l. Kent, Mrs.
Frederick William Curtis.
That large number OF persons IN
this city will not be deprived Of theh
! Christmas cheer this year will be large
| lv due TO the efforts that are being put
forth by members of the Home Reliel
/ Committee Starting tomorrow morning
they will gladly furnish work to az
MANY women as care To take it, lh'
committee has arranged TO have tho
work returned AID paid ieT hy aeN
! Wednesday. thus enabling those wh'
take work 10 receive their pay for IL 10
time for Christmas. Members of thi
! Home Relief Committee will bc at th
| Clayton House every day between thl
hours of . and -, aud work will b.
given out TO women who apply Their
tor il.
This morning the Application and
! Investigation Committee was In
charge, and they gave out cards tC
each woman applicant. each Of which
must be o. KID. and TO all who brinl
back o. KID. cards tomorrow morning
work will be given. Tomorrow th'
Sewing Committee viii be at head
quarters 10 give out the work whicl
consists in sewing already cut gu
garments supplied by the committee
As chairman of the committee o
clothing Mrs. Samuel G.. Rumford ne
ported shat she has received larg
number of contributions of clothing am
which will be distributed. Owing TO In
large number of persons who have con
tributed, this committee finds il inn
possible 10 thank each donor individual
ly. However. the committee is Yer
grateful for all such contributions an
each ono is very much appreciate,
Those who wish 10 donate anvthin
arc asked 10 call Number $50 over n
y d. and 4. telephone and the articles wi
I be called for promptly.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
TROLLEY COMPANY
after MORE TRADE

The increase in fares on the rail-
roads between this city and philadol-
phia has greatly increased travel on
the trolley cars. Today posters were
placed m the cars of the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company
calling attention TO the trolley fares
between this city, Chester and phila
delnhia which II is set forth arc one
half of the steam railroad rates. The
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
tion. Southern Pennsylvania Traction
Company and the Philadelphia Rapid
Transit Companies afford the faclll-
ties for transportation IN and between
the cities of Wilmington, Chester anc
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
down comes The
Price OF MARRIAGE

Attorney General Josiah o. Wolcott
today informed Clerk of the Peace
Harry A. Brown that hereafter il will
not be necessary 10 place a revenue
stamp on each application for a mar
riaec license. This order was made
under a decision given in Washington
and hereafter the applicant will not
be obliged to spend ten cents for a
a war stamp.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
finds BROTHER
dead IN HIS BED

speciel to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. Dec. l7-Henry Mas
ten. white, who has lived in Dover
for many years, was found dead in
bed in his home back Of the Kellum
Machine Shop this morning.
Masten was apparently as we'll as
usual last night when he left the
Rench pool room. at $50 o'clock, and
went to his room. The lamp on q
stand near his bed was burning when
his brother went TO his house this
morning. and the fact that he was
still in bed caused an investigation
resulting in the finding OF his dead
body He was about So years OF
age.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
MINrs ENnANeER snIPpINa.

BY The United prc-
LONDON. Dec 1.-THE Admiralty
today issued warning that traffic
between Marlborough Head and New
castle. was now endangered by mines
and all traffic has been abandoned un'
til further notice.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
British Save Ships, But
Lose Men in Falkland Fiqhf

Tho German captain confirmed the
British reports of Admiral Won Specs
battle formation.
Onconfirmcd reports continue TO be
received here that the Dresden has
been sunk The latest declares the
Glasgow has succeeded in running
tho German cruiser down.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
DrMiND FOR AUT0 TAGS.

Since last Monday week Magistrate
Lewis has issued sixty automobile Ii
consc for 1915. All the local magis-
tratos report having a large demand
for the new licenses.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
PACKAGES TAKE TUMBLE.

Through the breaking OF rear
Express wagon. at Delaware avenue
and Jackson streets. this morning. q
number of packages toook tumble.
No one was injured.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
FINE MN FOR BEGGING.

Convicted of begging, George Nc
Nccse was fined s. and costs in City
Court today The defendant Is said
20 have been panhandling at Sixth
aud Market s'-ccts last night
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
~. sANNNL !. n1nRE 'pEAp.

III. Emily A. fa-.,e. AGED 20 years,
vie RI S..mn,i T. '.rt.-s. 81 No. fool
South Frau<hn s,Ic', dir sr-.erday.
TIE lnr-rai gii' b..ltid st l.S0 o'clock
Sas'.rtay v,'f ..s mcii lTi-S.e.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
40 LAUNcE RARGE.

'arrc htvg@ now under construction
AZ $50 pleat Of tie Au,eriean Car aud
foHnSsy traiaay 10 q railway cOin-
Taav WI. De- launched srme tine next
we.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
SAYS HE STOLE nRESS.

Charles Palmer, colored. was arrest
I'd today on 2 charge of larceny. Il is
alleged .ast Pelmer stole dress.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
GRANT LETTERS on ESTATE.

Letters testamentary have been
granted on the estate of Catharine c.
Springer to Frank Springer.
Evening journal., 1914-12-17
NO. I TEAM WINS.

At the y. NJ. c. A. last night, Tearn|
No. defeated Team No 3. at basket i
ball. z to q The lineup follows,
Team No. I. Team No 2.
Shollady . forward ... Mckay
Walker ....... forward ...... Jones'
McCardlo 49,. centre ..... McMillau
Wier
Longacre 49,. guards ....,. Lalferts
Folk
Gray ....... guard o.. Worthington
Snyder
Summary Field goals, Sheliadyl
Walker McCardle. each one; foul
goals Walker 1. Mckay 2; fouls com.
miited. Longacre. Gray /. Mckay 2
Wicr /. Folk T. Referee. +. Pierson'
scorer. H. Wallis, and timokeeper, G
II. Mcissncr.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
Nine Companies Contend They We're 0vervd|ued
for Taxation Purposes and Resist
PAYMENT in the Courts
Val UAJIUNS -Akl MAI JLkS VI JUUul Mini
The County at Large Will be Pleased to Have
the Matter Decided for All Time, So They
Will Know Where We Are At

MONTESANO, May 28.-(Special
to the Herald)-Six out of the nine
suits brought by the saw mills of
Aberdeen and Hoquiam in an attempt
to secure lower valuation on per-
sonal property, than that placed by
Assessor Robert A. Wiley have been
tried in Judge Irwin's court here this
week and the court IS now at work
on the remaining cases.
Deputy Assessor A. C. Girard, who
placed the valuations on the mill
property, has been the chief witness
for the county and all attempts to
shake his testimony by the mill at
torneys has proven unsuccessful.
In the opening Of the cases, Girard
testified that the assessment was
made on a 40 per cent of the de.
preciated value, and that this rule
was applied on every bit of personal
property in Cehhalis County. He
went into length telling how he ap
piled the rule to stocks of merchan
disc, logging equipment, automobiles
household goods, lumber and logs
etc.
He stated that the assessment was
made in good faith and that the mil
property was not assessed any differ
ent from other property. He stated
that the deprecated value was the
actual value and the only fair value
on which. an equitable assessment
could be made, and as y result, tht
/ Assessors Office viii value more thar
5000 houses and buildings in Che
halls county this year for assessment
purposes on the deprecated value.
There seemed to be considerable
speculation as to where Deputy As
SCISSOR Girard secured some 20 copies
Of appraisals and insurance policies
on the mills Of the county, and al
though Attorneys Hogan and Bridges
for the mill men, tried to make Gi
rard tell where he secured the pa
pers, Judge Irwin held that the Ques
ton need not be answered, owing to
the fact that it was not proven that
the papers Girard secured, were not
correct. Girard told the court that
the Information was given in conf
dence and to tell would be betrayal
Of that trust, so the court held that
he need not give the information.
In the case Of the National Lumber
& Box company, the county officials
testified that Attorney J. c. Hogan
acted for the mill company and agreed
to compromise before the equaliza.
'tion board and afterwards repudiated
that compromise and brought suit, to
reduce the assessment Commissioner
Fishell testified that Mayor Knoell OF
Hoquiam, held out for a low valua-
ton on this plant, and Fishell in or
der to reach an agreement comprom-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
ALL HONOR THE
HEROIC DEAD
Aberdeen Business Will be
Suspended Tomorrow to
Honor Nations Dead
LARGE PARADE FEATURE
Memorial Day Observed To-
day in Schools, With Ap-
propriate Programs

Business will be practically sus.
pended in Aberdeen tomorrow, while
all but the few necessary lines Of
trade will take the day off to pay
tribute to the honored dead. Decora-
tion Day will be more generally OBJ
served than ever before in Aberdeen,
all dry goods stores, groceries and
clothing stores being closed all day,
while the meat markets will close at
10 o'clock in the morning.
The parade as arranged will be a
splendid pageant, all the military
organizations and a number Of frater-
nal lodges will, assist it making the
occasion memorable. Nearly so auto
mobiles have been secured for the
procession, which will form at Broad
way and Heron street. E. A. McKen-
ma, marshal Of the day, will head the
pageant and will be followed by the
police department.; the Appleyard
band will come second. Company G.
N. G. W., in dress uniform, will come
next and the Fourth Division Naval
Marines. in dress uniform, will follow.
Civil and Spanish-American War vete-
rams and members of the D. A. R.,
Woman's Relief corps and the G. A.
R. will follow in long line of auto
mobiles. Mayor France and the city
council and employees come next.
Last will come the Chamber of Com
merce members Of fraternal orders,
school children and citizens.
The exercises at Fern Hill will be
short and impressive. Judge J. M.
Phillips will deliver the principal
Grafton Of the day. The literary pro-
gram will be completed with male
quartet numbers by DR.. o. R. Austin,
Roy Wood, DR.. Tonning and Platt
Homan. After this program a firing
squad from Company G will salute
the dead and taps will be blown,
The same services will be performed
on the water by a squad from the
naval MALTA.
Memorial day is being observed in
the public schools today, when the
parents and others interested are in
vited to attend and witness the work
Of the pupils. In every room a Mem
orial Day program has been prepared
and addresses will be made by vet
erans Of the civil war.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29

ised after Hogan had agreed to &C
cept the compromise.
1t was brought out that there was
no sale value on mill plants and con-
sequently the so-called market value
could not be arrived at, and was only
matter of opinion.
1t was shown through ]. T. Craig
an expert on insurance, that the mill
men insured their plants on the ac-
tual cash value, and Attorney Camp
bell argued that if the plant of the
National Lumber & Box Company
was worth $43O,000 for insurance pur-
poses, the machinery in that plant
was worth more than $6O,0O0 for as
sessment purposes.
Neil Cooney, of the Grays Harbor
Commercial company, testified that
he swore before the state tax COM
mission that his plant was worth
$450, 700 in 1910 and could not recon-
cile the low valuations he placed on
the plant this year.
William Donovan testified that he
purchased the plant of the Donovan
Lumber company in 1910 at $165. 900.
An attempt to find out what the
stockholders wanted for this plant
was objected to by Attorney Bridges
and upheld by Judge Irwin.
Yesterday afternoon was spent in
taking testimony AZ to the amount
and value Of logs the Anderson 4
Middleton Lumber company had ON
hand March /, there being q differ
ence Of nearly 100000 feet between
the Assessors figures and that Of the
company. Deputy Assessor Girard
and Gus Holmes counted the logs
and applied an average scale on them.
The mill men are using the testi.
mony Of E. w. Pollock of the General
Appraisal company to sustain their
case. Pollock is the president Of the
company, which appraised the mills Of
the county for the assessor for $500
and then entered into an agreement
with the mill concerns to give them .
market value, which in nearly every
instance is 100 per cent lower than
the value given the county.
Pollock testified that the deprecated
valuation be placed on the mills, was
value on which insurance could b
carried. the plant merged. sold. or
on which to borrow money, but his
opinion was that said plant could be
sold for only one half the appraised
value.
So close were the assessments made
by the assessor on the plants. can be
CLEANED from the following table which
shows that there was decided effort
made to assess the mills in uniform
measure.
Here follows the three valuations:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
Will RUN lines
OFSTEWARTPARK
City Council Again Discusses
Park Proposition; Without
Conclusion
WILL SURVEY TRACT
West End Fill District Troub-
led by Standing Waters.
Routine Business

The proposed Stewart Memorial
park occupied most of the time at the
meeting Of the city council Wednes.
day night, and the matter yet re.
mains unsettled. The original pro.
posal Of Mrs. J. B. Stewart was modi.
fed, yet several Of the councilmen
and the mayor thought it still contain.
ed too many restrictions. It was
finally decided to have the city en-.
gineer run the lines Of the tract and
make plat, SO the council could tell
just what was offered.
Ordinances were ordered drawn for
laying plank roadways on Polk and
Cedar Streets,
The Henry street assessment roll
was equalized as assessed and the
work on the plank roadway accepted
A liquor license was granted to r.
l.. Stubbs.
Frank Beam notified the council he
wants relief from stagnant water that
he claims has damaged his property
in Rice addition west of Division
street and north of the car line, or
he will apply for redress from the
courts. He said that before the fill
was made stream carried of sur
face water. Now lawns are constant
ly flooded, gardens are impossible to
maintain and tenants are held with
difficulty. The city attorney and en-.
gineer will investigate.
N. Nelson was given permission to
construct concrete sidewalks in front
Of his property on Second street.
A petition Of Pacific avenue prop
erty owners for a 2O-foot gravel road.
way was referred. It was decided that
waivers against damages or opposition
to a permanent grade would be nee
essary under the terms the temper
ary fill is to be made.
William Foelkner was given per.
mission to build corrugated iron ad
dition to his hotel.
The street committees report was
adopted. despite protest, favorine
the improvement of Newell street BY
laying a plank roadway.
The matter of building drains ir
the vicinity Of the brewery and the
Lindstrom shipyards will be taker
up with the railroad and attended tt
at once, the committee reported.
The estimated cost Of a plank road
way on Cedar street, 16 feet wide, be
tween Evans and Dewey streets, II
$1,000. The estimated cost by the en-
gineer Of plank roadway, is fee
wide, on Polk street between Schle,
and Taylor streets, is $1e19.55.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
MERCHANTS PICNIC

At q meeting Of the Grays Harbor
Credit association held Tuesday night,
the following committee was appoint
ed to arrange for the annual picnic:
J. W. Hut, chairman; c. E. Brown,
A. G. Sutcliff, R. L. Cunningham and
J. 8. Ryan, Of Aberdeen; and F. H.
Brockschink, c. H. Ward. G. I. Thon.
ct and r. c. Hungate. Of Hoquiam.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
PROSPECTS FOR
HARB0R BRIGHT
Meeting Of Chamber Of Com
merce Most Optomistic
Gathering Of the Year.
FEDERAL HELP ASSURED
W. B. Mack Tells Of Stand
ing Of Crays Harbor at
The National Capitol.

The meeting Of the Aberdeen Cham
Der Of Commerce Wednesday night
was one Of the best attended and
most enthusiastic gatherings of the
chamber in more than a year. Nearly
100 members were present, among
them about 50 Of the new members
who have entered since the member
ship contest began few weeks ago
w. B. Mack gave an interesting
sketch Of the trip himself, H. M. De-
lanty and Frank H. Lamb to Wash
ington and their experiences there in
the effort to maintain the improve.
ment Of the entrance to Grays Har-
Dor in the scheme of federal harbor
improvements.
o. p. Boggs, an OIL expert with so
years of experience in most Of the
oil fields Of the world, and who had
just returned from the Hob river
field, was called on by President Mu-
nav Mr.. Boggs said he had no
speech to make, but was ready to
answer any questions that might be
asked him. The questions came all
right. and Mr.. Boggs was emphatic
in saying that in all his experience
he had never seen a better prospect
for petroleum than the Hob river
country. He expressed confidence
that oil in paying quantity would be
found at depth Of from 1900 to
1000 feet.
In general Boggs said that the dis
covery of oil in the Olympic PENN
sula would mean the building on
Grays Harbor of one of the greatest
ports and commercial centers on the
Pacific. He said that in Aberdeen and
HoQuiam the centers of all the oil
supply trade would be located and
that the coming Of large glass and
smelling works would result from the
availability Of cheap gas. He said that
oil district always established their
supply centers in the nearest available
towns and that good trade centers us.
ually grew up there. He said most oi
the refining work would be done in
Aberdeen and Hoquiam If oil was dis
covered and that the products Of the
wells would be shipped from here.
Captain Bricker's losing team IL
the membership contest furnished thu
entertainment Of the evening, in thu
Majestic Trio. from the Weir theatre
who rendered a number Of songs
Hon. Alex. Poison, Of HoQuiam, J. E
Calder, Of Montesano, and a number
Of others gave short talks, and tn
spirit Of optomism appeared to hove
lover the gathering all the evening.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
wEsrPoRT MAY INCORPORATE

At the meeting of the board Of
county commissioners Monday, it was
shown that litigation concerning the
incorporation Of the Town Of West
port had been adjusted, and the board
ordered an election held in the town
on June 16, to determine the wish Of
the people as to incorporation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The republicans Of Aberdeen will
hold a mass caucus this evening at
1880, at the Grand theatre, for the
purpose Of choosing s. delegates to the
county convention, which will be held
in this city next Monday, June /.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
DECIDES AGAINST CITY

Judge Mason Irwin has decided
against the city of Cosmopolis in the
suit for an injunction brought by
MRS. NJ. L. Reynolds to prevent the
awarding Of a contract for paving a
street. The woman's contention was
that the cost meant confiscation OF
the property.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
WIDOW GETS DAMAGES

Mrs. Don Ennis, Of Centralia, who
sued DR.. Banks for $4,000 damages.
alleging malpractice, resulting in the
death Of her husband during the ty-
phoid epidemic in that city, was CIV
en- $500 damages by the jury in the
case.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
PUBLIC SERVICE HEARING

The State Public Service Commis-
sion will hold a meeting in Aberdeen
next Thursday. for the purpose of as
certaining the valuation Of the prop
critics Of the Grays aHrbor Railway 4
Light Co. The meeting will be held
In the onices Of the Chamber Of Com
merce,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29

Particular Printers. Aberdeen
Printing Co.. 800 East Wishkah St.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29
Appraisal Co.
deprecated


the
tons the remark that the board
ably
in Lumber
that the Sad mill dismant Box
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-05-29

The Herald is the most widely read
paper in Chehalis County. Wise ad
vertisers know It.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-11-05

EXTRA
Many More Wonderful Bargains too Numerous to Mention
Apron Gnghams 10c grade cut to the yard &c
Flauneettes, Is quality the yard &c
Percales, Is to 25c values the yard lie
Percales, 15c values, the yard &c
Prints while they last, the yard SC
1Oc Innings, going at the yard SC
Sheetngs SOC grade, the yard sc
l29 and 15c Outing Flannel, the yard &c
Black Sateen 25c quality the yard l6c