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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
A CHINAMAN's ANCESTORS.
On Them Depends Their Descendants'
 Good or Bad Fortune.

On Them Depends Their Descendants
 Good or Bad Fortune.
 A Chinaman depends upon his ancestors for all the good fortune he enjoys. His wealth, power and happiness, his success in business and even the beauty and in- telligence of his children are all due to the favorable influence of their spirits, and therefore he worships them. A great deal depends upon the manner and place in which ones ancestors arc buried. It is a common practice for Chinaman to re- move their bodies from one burial place to another in case he does not enjoy the pros- perity to which he considers himself en- titled.
 Last fall gentleman of this city accom- panied one of the most learned members of the Chinese legation to the soldiers cemetery at Arlington, and while they were wandering under the beautiful oaks the latter pointed out several proper loca- tions for burial. He explained that any man who should bury his ancestors in a certain place which he pointed out would certainly enjoy great wealth. He would prosper in business and accumulate money rapidly Another location was favorable for the burial of the Ancestors of one who aspircs to political influence.
 The advantageous conditions of each site were explained according to the mythical superstition of the race, and the China man expressed his amazement that Amer jeans should be so indifferent to them. In China if an ambitious Chinaman does not advance as rapidly as he desires, he at- tributes his failure to the disaffection of his ancestors with the site selected for their burial and removes their bones, with great ceremony, to another which he con- siders more favorable. If he does not then succeed, he moves them elsewhere and keeps on doing so until he enjoys better luck or gives up in despair. Chicago Rec ord.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
Figures Tell.

Since the introduction of Cod liver Oil into the treatment of consumption, the average life of patients has increased from two to eight years. The num- Der of cases cured in the early stages of the disease has muli- piled, and physicians now assert that consumption can almost al- ways be averted if good care and treatment are begun in time.
 Cod-liver Oil ought always to be a part of the treatment, and it should be taken in the form of Scott's Emulsion, which is palatable and does not derange digestion. Scott's Emulsion is in every way superior to plain oil. Donf aecept q snbstff~fe!
 Scott ( Bowne, NY. All Druggists soc. and $t.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

getting his VOW ito marry no other than she" He haunted Old Point season after season, hoping to catch glimpse of the eyes that had fascinated him, and year ago heard that she was a widow, childless and pennilcss Through his invalid sister he conveyed to her, after tho lapse of sev- eral months, message that brought to him few days ago this reply:
 II will kiss the starry flag
 Immediately hc went and ordered an elaborate flag made, "one worthy to be kissed by queen.
 Hold it till wire for it, was his or der.
 Tho flag is now on exhibition gracefully drapcd in one of the Baltimore street win dows. Tho following dispatch is pasted on tho glass in frcszt of the flag:
 WAsHISGToN, D. c. Ochm @ Co.,, Baltimore, Md: Send flag April l5 E. c. HARRINGTON.
 Tho flag is of the heaviest silk, one of it's characteristics being that the stars and stripes arc woven into 1t, instead of being sewed in the usual way. y.-Baltimoro News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
FELL DOWN A SHAFT.
A Miner Drops One Hundred and Twenty five Feet and Is Only Badly Frightened.

A Miner Drops One Hundred and Twenty
 five Feet and Is Only Badly Frightened.
 A miner named Gleason had an almost miraculous escape from death recently. It was dark night, and he lost his way He wandered from the path only about ten fect, but he was as helpless to find it as if he were as many miles from it. A place called Stockton Ridge he stepped into an open shaft of an abandoned mine. For tunately he went down feet foremost The shaft was 1855 feet deep, but the bottom was filled with water. When he struck the water, he was almost stunned. He sank below the surface for several feet When he arose above the water, he braced his feet against tho sides of the shaft. It was just wide enough, and in that way he managed to keep from drowning. For an hour he was in that position. He called for help at the top of his voice time and again, but his cries were unheard for a long time.
 Finally cry, which was given in faint hearted way, was heard by man who happened to be passing. He went to tho
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
WILLING TO KISS THE FLAG.
Refused as Maiden, but a Widow She
 Surrendered.

A few years ago, after the close of the war, Il young man living in suburb of Boston conveyed his invalid sister to Old Point Comfort, hoping the genial climate would aid in tho restoration of her health.
 Among the most intimate friends they won was a Maryland girl of much grace and beauty, who was tkat seasons belle at Old Point. Tho young New Englander courted her assiduously, but as she boasted that she was Ia little rebel'' and would never wed n Yankee" he postponed the popping of tho question" However, be- fore parting, ho frankly told her that she had stolen his heart and ho would never wed anotber.
 "If you can ever kiss the starry flag" were his parting words to her, II will fly to you from any part of tho world"
 "I never can," was retortcd, with laugh ter.
 Years passed away. The young mans sister kept in correspondence with the charming Marylander, and finally came the news that she was married. He plunged into literature, the resort of Bostonians; travelled on tho continent, went around the world a restless wanderer never for
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
A Study Tn Grammar.

A teacher in one of the lower grades of city school was ondeavoring to impress upon her pupils tho fact that plural sub ject takes n verb in tho plural
 Remember this, " she said, girls arc, boys are; girl is, n boy is. Now, do you understand it-?'
 Every hand in the room was raised in assent. M
 "Well. then," continued the teacher, "who can give mo sentence with girls plural, remcmberf''
 This time only one hand was raised, and that belonged to a pretty littlc miss. "Plcase, ma'am," she said, with all the assurance of primitive reasoning, 1T can give sentence. Girls, arc my hat on straightP' "-Cincinnati Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
THE ROCKET IN WAR.
An Engine of Destruction Which Inventors
 Are Trying to Perfect.

An Engine of Destruction Which Inventors
 Are Trying to Perfect.
 Tho world was recently startled by the announcement that Frenchman named Turpin had invented an engine of war so terrible that the nation possessing itwould have tho power of annihilating Its oppo- ncnts-so dread a machine that its very might would probably put an end to war altogether. The records of tho French patent office reveal the fact that this en- zine of destruction, which should act as Q sort of cast iron Jupiter Tonans, is 0 rocket.
 Inventors in all ages have been struck with the great advantages of the rocket as a missile over tho ordinary cannon with its projcctile. First, the rocket carries it's propclling power with it, while the pro- jectile receives only a big push, as it were, at the beginning Tho cannon ball must move more and more slowly ns it goes; tho rocket may go faster and faster. The can non ball implies an enormously heavy and awkward piece of artillery; for setting off the rocket nothing is needed but light, portable franc or carriage.
 The first military rockets that made much stir were those of Congreve, which did good work in the bombardment of Copenhagen and also in the Crimea.
 But they did not always go straight. The inventors then tried to mako a rocket which, like the breechloading rife, should cause its projectile to rotate swiftly. To do this and still keep the rocket in straight and even limo is difficult problem.
 To this end, instead of providing rifcd cannon tube, Turpin gives his rocket Q preliminary spin by tho aid of electric mo- tors He can thus evidently get up an enormously high speed, but it is unfortu- nately accompanied by trembling move ment, which has disturbing action on the accuracy of fire. So the military rocket is still short of perfection as m engine of war, but Turpin's rocket has como nearer to it than any of its predecessors. s.-New York World.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

25 cents than is usually given for $l. These school entertainments are not bores, but are among the most delight full performances known to theater- patrons, as all who have witnessed those of the past can testify. Any who doubt this can be convinced by witness ing this bright musical, "The Festival of the Flowers" and Fairy Land," at o'clock this afternoon.
 Tonight's Performance.
 The high school entertainment at O'Brien'S tonight will close the series for the benefit of the educational ex- hibit at Atlanta. Alabama cannot af- ford to have her educational interests neglected at the great Cotton States ex- position. With the proper financial backing the Birmingham schools will in- sure the success of this part of the states exhibit. Let the citizens turn out tonight and remove the financial difficulties. The loyal and patriotic work of the children in preparing for these entertainments deserves the support and encouragement of the entire city. The children who are willing to give up their immemorial Saturday in rehears- ing deserve to have their entertainment well patronized.
 The programme rendered by the high school tonight will consist of an opera. fhe music of which is of much higher ,order than is usually undertaken in school entertainments, and series of pictures or tableaux, Illustrating the English reading of the pupils. Those who have had the opportunity of observ- ing the work done by the high school in music say that it is of remarkably high order, and special treat is in store for those who are present tonight. The lchoruses will be beautifully rendered by sixty pretty girls in the bright French peasant costumes of the Eighteenth cen tury The solo parts will be especially good.
 The same electrical arrangements which made the Paul Hayne tableaux so effective will be used. With such a number of pretty girls and handsome boys to choose from for the tableaux, it will be safe to predict that no prettier pictures have ever been seen In Bir- mingham.
 The tickets will be on sale today. Ad- mission. 50 cents; reserved seats. 10 cents extra.
 Baldwin-Rogers Company. paOfnni Manday avoninp the Rald-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
Why The pali Mall Budget Is Suspended.

Why The Paii Mall Budget Is Suspended.
 The roason that Mir. Astor has deter mined to stop tho publication of The Pail Mall Budget is pathetic.
 The paper is most promising property, but the story is that Mir. Astor, soon after he bought it with The Pail Mall Gazette, gave it as a present to his wife, and that she took great interest in her newspaper property.
 Only those who know how devoted Mir. Astor was to his charming wife can real ize how he has felt her loss. Immediately he was able to attend to business matters after her death he gave instructions that the paper, with which she was so closely associated, should cease to exist so soon as the work already accepted from tho artists had been ublished.-London Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

mouth of the shaft, and Gleason asked him to lower 8 rope to him. The passer- by hastened to Mokelumne Hill, where he reported that a man was down shaft. A party went immediately to the rescue pro- vided with rope and lanterns. Reaching the shaft, they lowered the rope to Gleason, but he was so benumbed that he could not tie the rope around his body Another man was let down into the shaft, and he tied the rope securely around Gleason. He was first pulled up, and then Gleason was brought to the surface. With the exception of few bruises on his arms and hands Gleason was unhurt.-San Francisco Ex- aminer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
An Appropriate Speech.

At public meeting of Cubans in Phila- delphia one of the orators said to the Amer jeans pfoseht: If tho people of Cuba seem enthusiastic for liberty, do not blame them. The desire comes from watching the progress of this country" Talk like this in the neighborhood of Independence hall is not tinappropriate.-S Louis Globe Democrat
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
Today's Mat n ,e.

The matinee at O'Brien's opera house this afternoon promises much enjoy ment for all who attend. About 500 boys and girls of the Henley school will take part. The proceeds will be devoted to the fund for the Alabama exhibit at the Atlanta exposition. But aside from the worthy object this entertainment promises more genuine enjoyment for
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
The Difference.

Here's another one of those millionaire plumber jokes in the paper" said Criti- GUS. Did you ever see rich plumber, Hicks?''
 Never" said Hicks. 'All the plumb CTS I've seen have been very poor plumb CTS. Still. fellow may be poor plumber and yet be rich man. "-London Standard
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27
Hard Work.

"what's the matter with Jaggs that he is asking raise of salaryg" "He claims that he works harder "In what wayf" Well, he spent half the day trying to borrow s5 and couldn't. ."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

Troubles of Presidential Candidates.
 It Is keeping several presidential candi- dates quite busy explaining how they don't stand on the financial question: Washington Post.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

Hoist Her With Her Own Petard. If Spain docs not hurry up. why mol send out those old caravels and intlmidate ber?-Chicago Record
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

Chance For Somebody. There will be an opening for the heroic war correspondent in Cuba pretty soon.- New York Recorder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

Two Strike. How would the proposition to tax twins strike youP-Chicago Tribune
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-27

Baldwin Rogers Company. Beginning Monday evening the Bald
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04
AllG & son. PAS Broadway, NY.

levi Sargent at the Palace Hotel is as
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04
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For sale by J. R. Evans.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04
COUNTY REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.

The following are the real estate trans
fers for Chehalis county, Wash, for the
week ending June 20. 1895, furnished by
d. w. Fleet, manager Of the Grays Har-
Dor Abstract Co.:
NJ w Brewer to Wan A Paul, lot s,
blk 3, Oakville. ................$ 30
Jas Fl Dowd to A f Hart, S84l &C
known as the Block House ranch 10
Heirs Of A J Smith to Emeline
Brewer, one CT them, her part Of
the Smith farm ............
Same to Eloira Hutchman, same,
her part Of same ............... l
Same to Lucy Ann Oberg, her part
OF Same....
Same to Andrew Smith, his part of
b"Lhe. .......... .......'...
Same to John G Smith, his part OF
sdLlc.
Andrew Watt to Wayne NJ White,
lots 6 to 10, blk H; Cosmopolis 40
Jas w Gibson to Robert NJ Gibson
lot 13. Aberdeen Gardens .... 500
Geo w Ames to 3 Mohanna, sw
d Of nwH Of ne1 sec 25-1S-ll.. 1900
p ID Smith to Vim H Smith, undI
lots and 6, blk IL, Ocosta. $3.50. 500
Frank f Moore to N w Lumber
Co. lot 5, blk %, Hoqu:am. ..... 20
Jacob S Haye to BENZ Zeebuyth,
und1a int in na lot l, blk 4,
Byles plat Montesano ...... 100
J II Livermore to Fannie G South,
lot !, blk 81, Hoquaim ... l
Rebecca E Goodell ct al to J =
Carson and Geo Geissler, lots
to S, blk 8, Riverside add Mont. 100
A Boyer to G p Boyer, ~ acres at
Porter Creek l
Ida T. Boyer to Phoebe Boyer, lot
2, blk 4, Porter. ................ l
Susan Boyle to Ella A Perry, lot z,
blk 81, w & BIS add Aberdeen. 1000
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04
1t May Do as Much for You.

MIR. Fred Miller, of irving, ILL.,, writes
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About a year ago he began use Of Electric
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04
UNIVERSITY PERFORMERS.
College Boys to Appear at Abcrdee
July 10th.

College Boys to Appear at Aberdeen
July 10th.
1t is with much pleasure the HERALD
announces the coming OF the Stanford
Mandolin and University of California
GIee clubs on Wednesday, July 10th.
This combination is meeting with huge
success in every place they show and we
can assure them as good reception in
Aberdeen as any other town of it's SIZE
Some OF our citizens had the pleasure of
hearing them at Seattle and Tacoma a
short time ago and they express terms of
highest commentator of their renditions.
OF this the Tacoma Ledger says:
Society was out in full force last eve.
ming in Tacoma to attend the concert
given by the university OF California
Glee and Stanford Mandolin clubs under
the auspicies Of the Ladies' Tennis Club.
Artistically the concert was huge sue
cess. Socially it was the event of the
season. Financially it could not have
been any better. College glees are al
ways pleasing to the general public when
sung by genuine college boys. There is
a charm about college songs that is Pc
culiarly pleasing. The men composing
the University Of California sang them
selves into the hearts Of the people as only
college boys can. The playing by the
Stanford Mandolin club was simply ex-
quisite and showed much skill and train
ing in their playing. 1t is the best that
has ever appeared here of the kind" This
combination will no doubt be greeted by
the people of this city in as liberal
manner as that accorded them in Ia
coma.
Postmaster Stevens returned to San
Francisco yesterday afternoon on the
Del Norte, after an unsuccessful effort
to turn over the postofiicc to a success
sor He seems to have as hard work
getting rid of the office as the aspirants
do in getting commissioned.
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Hoods Pills cure iaundice, biliousness,
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-07-04
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-05
THERE IS NO HOsTILIrY.
The Statement is kepudiated by Univ

The Statement is Repudiated by univer-
 sity of Pennsylvanla.
 Philadelphia, Dec. At is stated to- day that the high athletic authorities at Cambridge and New Haven entirely repudiate the expressions of hostility to the University of Pennsylvania which have altely lbeen telegraphed over the country as if emanating from Harvard and Yale.
 Tt is believed here" said leading Pennsylvania man to-day, that while there are factions in each of these in stitutions which may be inimical the sentiment of body of undergraduates and alumni, and certainly that of the older athletic advisers, is thouroughly cordial and friendly, and that the good work that Pennsylvania has done and is doing in the direction of both athletic success and athletic purity is fully rec ognized."
 Minor differences of opinion have in a few instances been made the most ot by persons anxious to cause trouble, but among the real leaders an encouf- aging spirit of frank and friendly mu- tual criticism is known to exist, and argues well for the future of intercol- legiate athletics.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-05
He,Failed to Appear.


 Lowell, Mass, Dec. 1.-The story comes from Billerica that a sensation has been created because a bride groom failed to appear on the scene of an expected marriage. The arrange 1nents had all been made for the wed- ding of George Ogden to Miss Nellie Bruce, daughter of John Bruce of ~Ril- lerica as a. part of the twenty-fifth ar- niversary celebration of MT. and Mrs. Bruce last Monday. Rev MT. Hardy, the minister, was ready. but the bride groom failed to come. Naturally the lady was much overcome by the unex- pected state of affairs and the next day her father went to Melrose and found the man at his work SIS if nothing had happened Ogden expressed some re- gret at the result of his absence, but otherwise it is said he did not appear to be much affected by the matter.