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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

"Speaking of dinners" said Haw-
kins, reminds me Of something over
heard in these very rooms not two nights
ago. I always knew Smooks was Of a
saving nature, but never believed that
the fellow was downright mean"
"How's that2' asked Bluffkins in
differently.
"Well, it was like this. Tuesday
night Shocks came in and began talking
with Webb. Il hear you're going away
ON Saturday, said Shocks.
eyes, answered Webb. For three
months.
"'And what are you doing tomorrow
night?'
wednesday, said Webb. 4 have
no engagement for Wednesday,
"'And the next night?'
"'That's Thursday. Il dine with the
Blakes on that day.
"'Dear, dear That's pity" said
Shocks, with good bluff at disappoint-
ment. I wanted you to take dinner
with us on Thursday. "-.Boston Bud.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
Building and Loan Associations In Danger

building and Loan Associations In Danger
A remarkable feature of the past 20
years has been the great increase in the
number Of associations formed by work
men for the purpose of securing houses,
Or for investing their savings in i'm
proved real estate. This method Of util-
izing a series of weekly Or monthly pay
ments for the purchase of property has
proved so successful that there are now
thousands Of loan associations, with
hundreds Of thousands Of members.
To every man who has invested his
savings in building and loan society
the threat Of free silver coinage is Of the
greatest Importance. Openly advocated
rs method Of enabling debtors to cheat
their creditors out Of half their debts,
the evil of so cent dollars would prove
especially severe on those whose little
capital is loaned out through these asso-
Citations. Under free silver the borrow
ers would pay off their debts in dollars
worth but half of those loaned. This
would mean the practical confiscation
of one-half Of all the money which the
workingmen have with years Of self
denial managed to save. Do the Amer
Jean people wish to enact q law which
would perpetrate SO great an injustice?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
From HoQuiam WashinetOnian:

The election last Tuesday resulted in a
mixed ticket. The republicans electing
one councilman and the treasurer, the
citizens electing two councilmen. The
vote for councilmen stood az follows {:
Hull, 90; Lytle, 90; Acteson. SS; Kellogg
So; South, II; Chase 65. For treasurer {:
France, 80; Jones, GO.
The big landslide OF November, in the
east, was outdone last Sunday on the
beach. That was a political landslide
but this was an earth slide. Travellers
coming down the beach report that an
immense slide occurred just above the
mountain at Point Granville. The whole
side Of the hill, rocks as big as houses,
trees and everything has slid into the
ocean, thus blocking up the road along
the beach. The slide is GOO feet long and
will be serious inconvenience to the
beach road.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
What the Gold Standard Does For the
WOrkiugman.

"What will the gold standard do for
the workingman?" asks the editor of an
alleged labor paper. Tho answer is easy.
1t will continue to do just what it has
been doing whenever adopted. It will
furnish him with standard Of values
which makes it certain that his wages
will not fall through decline in their
purchasing power. It will enable him
to buy more goods of all kinds than if
he received cheaper money. 1t will guar
antee him against being paid in de-
preciated OR fuctuating currency. 1t
will make his deposits in the savings
bank worth as much a year OR five years
hence as they are now.
By giving business stable financial
basis it will enable his employers to
run their business steadily, thus insur-
ing him against loss of work through
the unsettlement of industry, which
would exist under the silver standard.
1t will help extend our foreign trade by
keeping our commerce on tho same ba-
sis as that Of the leading nations of tho
world, and thus aid in making markets
for his surplus products. 1t will serve
his best interests by encouraging the
accumulation Of capital and its invest
ment in productive industry and so add.
ing to the demand for labor. 1t will
create common interest between all
countries having the Same standard,
and thus tend to diminish the national
jealousies and wars which in the long
run injnre most the workingman. 1t
will give him the standard of values
used by all the highest wage paying
countries of tho earth, instead of that
used by the Chinese, Hindoos and Mex
leans. These are some of the things
which the gold standard will do for the
workingman. Will the 80 cent dollars
do as much?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
From Moutesano Videttc

Some specimens OF hard coal of good
quality were left on our table few days
ago by Col. j. w. Milroy. He thinks
ledge of the coal is to be found in the
vicinity where these specimens were
picked up. The quality is all right ii the
quantity is there. Mr.. Milroy states that
he will give his time towards investga-
ting the matter ii any one will take hold
OF it who has means to develop the mine
in case the coal is found in paving guam.
titles.
Two executions were levied upon the
mill of the Tacoma & Ocosta Lumber Co.
OF Ocosta, this week. One judgment was
for 1920 obtained by the Pacific Ma
tional bank OF Tacoma, and the other was
for $l,7s7 in favor Of j. &. Calhoun, be.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
From Montesano Economist:

The heavy rains since Sunday have
raised the streams sufficiently to float
logs, and the prospect now is that all up
river logs will soon reach tide water.
Married, at the Montesano house, yes
terday, by Rev. l.. d. Wells, Herman +.
Walker and Mrs. Nellie +. McComber, OF
AFFORD. Immediately after the ceremony
the newly welded couple took the steam
er for their home on the Humptulips.
The elections in the incorporated towns
in the county last Tuesday were. gener-
ally speaking, rather tame affairs. In
Montesano but 160 votes were polled.
The following is the result: Mayor, IL.
M, Sutton; clerk, ID. w. Fleet; council
man-at-large, +. A. Tarr; health officer,
DR.. Bush; police justice, John Campbell !;
attorney, A. f. Grifiiths treasurer, G. N.
Wilson; councilmen, r. NJ. Bryan: f..
Kellerman, J. Carothers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

Besides hundreds of bells weighing
from 10000 to $4,000 pounds, Nankin,
China, has four bells which weigh so, 900
pounds each. They are nearly 10 English
feet each i'll height, and are almost 20
feet in diameter. The metal in these mon.
sters averages about ~ inches in thick
ness throughout, being about inches
on the lower lip, or rim. In Picking there
is chime Of seven bells, each Of which
weighs 10000 pounds. st. Louis Re
uuhlio
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
Nothing Like 1t.

Wilburs Oil OF Gladness-rheumatis
neuralgia, toothache, headache, sore
throat, sprains, bruises dysentery, cholera
morbus, cholera infantum--for both in
ternal and external use. 1t will relieve
more pain and in less time than any
other medicine on earth. For pain in
back, side, stomach, bowels, or any
other part Of the body it is instant relief.
Price so cents. For sale by druggists.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

have befallen the California heroine, ac-
cording to which of three suitols she mar
RED. "The End of Captain Ferguson"
by Beulah Marie Dix, is brief but vivid
sketch, in the modern heroic manner,
from old wars in Germany.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
AMONG THE MAGAZINES,

The Christmas Ladies Home Journal
by far surpasses, both in literary and al :
tisic excellence, any previous issue of
that popular magazine. Conspicuous
among tho contributors are ex.President
Harrison, who gives the Introductory pa
per OF series he is preparing upon '"This
country of ours"; Mrs. Mary Anderson
de Navarro, who most interestingly tells
OF "My First Appearance OH the Stage" !;
and Mary +. Viking who gives the first
of "Neighborhood Types" papers. Mrs.
A. d. T. Whitney in Friendly Letter to
Girl Friends" sharply criticises society
for what it is, and shows it's true mission
or purpose, and a fitting page-mate to it
is Lillian Bells caustic analysis OF "The
Man Under Thirty-ive," brilliantly
witty paper. BY The Curtis Publishing
Company, Philadelphia. One dollar per
year. Ten cents per copy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

The complete novel in the December
issue Of Lippincott's is the cold Silver
Trial" by Mary Z. Stickney. 1t deals
with Colorado mining life, with strikes,
plots, and various underground proceed
ings, as we'll as with scenery and noun
tain breezes. The hero loves his enemy's
daughter and his pluck and manliness
triumph over many obstacles.
The scene OF Benefits Partner" by
James Knapp Reeve, is in a wild and
lonesome part OF the great West, which
lends itself naturally to exciting advent
ures. Harry Stillwell Edwards, in a
striking tale, shows "Where the Clues
Met" which was in Georgia. "Three
Fates," as outlined by Virna Woods, are
varying fortunes which would, or might,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
CHURCHES.

BAPTIST. Meets in the Tabernacle formerly
- the public school bulding) on Wshkah
Street. Preaching every Sunday at II Il. IN. and
100 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. F. X. Van Tassel.
bies Union Sunday evening at $50. Boys Brig
hde every Monday evening. Literary Society
"Wednesday evening. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
They Stand 1t; Why Should Not You?

Mine Owner-You ought to be
ashamed to refuse to carry my little
barrel. SEQ what those fellows stand
you are stronger than they.
Wage Garner - That's SO strong
enough to refuse.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
COUNTY, STATE and GENERAL.
COUNTY HAPPENINGS.
FROM COSMOPOLIS.

FROM COSMOPOILS.
The schooner Maid OF Orleans is ut the
dock, loading lumber for San Francisco.
G. F. White, superintendent of the G..
H. c. Co., took trip to the Sound coun-
try this week. lie is expected home to-
night.
The ladies Of the NJ. T.. church gave an
oyster supper in the town hall Wednes-
day evening of this week, at which they
cleared about $40.
The whistle of the big mill announced
break down at 8 this Thursday a. M,
but as it is not serious the mill will start
again in few hours.
Rev. Watson and wife gave reception
to the young people of the town last FRI
day evening. About sixty were present
and all reported as having had an enjoy
able time.
Everybody is looking forward very
anxiously for Santa Claus this year. The
Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday
schools will both have some kind of ex-
ercises Christmas eve and all expect a
good time.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

The December number OF The Define.
ator is called the Christmas number, and
is filled with holiday good things. The
exposition Of winter styles is complete,
and the seasons millinery is attractively
presented. There is special holiday
article on Dolls and Their Dressing, and
another on Novel Homemade Christmas
Gifts, a theme pleasantly supplemented
by the conclusion of Tilie Roome Lit
tel!'s account Of how to make Crepe Paper
Brownies, and by chatty glance at cur
rent novelties in Around the Tea-Table.
The practical side of the Christmas
Dinner has an exposition all its own,
while Christmas Turkey itself figures in
an amusing sketch OF Cabin Life in the
South, by Lucia M. Robbins.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

ftATHOLIC. Services as usual at the church
n on Third street. Father Deichman ofiiciat
ing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

Full line of underwear, all kinds, at
Lawrence's. Some best quality, heavy
WOOL
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR liquid or powder)
get all the benefits of a mild and pleasant
Laxative and tonic that purifies the blood
and strengthens the whole system: And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver is in
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and debitated feeling.
These are all caused by sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles will only be had when the liver
is properly at work. If troubled with any
of these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR. The King of Liver Medi-
cines, and Better than Pills.
m1-EvERY PACKAGE~eN
Has the z Stamp in red on wrapper.
j. II. Zeilin & Co., Phila., Pa.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

From Elma Chronicles:
l.. L. Bendixen and T.. ]. Harris are
preparing to open logging camp on the
Cloquallum.
Chris Damitio has sold number OF fat
hogs to Ninemire & Morgan, the enter
prising butchers OF Montesano, and took
down about twenty-five head this week.
At the election for town officers Tues
day, there was only one ticket in the field
and no one was opposed to any candidate
on it, therefore the election was bare
formality. a. J. A. McSperritt was re-
elected mayor; j. Il. O'Donnell was re-
elected treasurer; and f.. T. Persons and
S. w. Gaskell were elected councilmen.
Only about half the registered vote was
polled, and only about two-thirds of the
voters registered.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
FROM IIOQUIAM.


Mr.. Foxhall and Mr.. Sorenson are each
erecting neat cottages.
Mr.. Carnage gave social dance last
Tuesday which was we'll attended.
Another Delnorest Medal Contest will
be one Of the early attractions, after the
holidays.
The various churches are making
elaborate preparations for Christmas en-
tertainments.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Adams gave a
charming party last Saturday evening in
honor of Mr.. Elliott Adams, OF Pennsyl-
vania. Those present were Misses Soule,
Hoflsmith, Ogden, France, Crawford,
Reed, Karr, Fesenfeld, Bigger, Heath,
butcher, and Messrs. France, Cyrus and
Ross Karr, Newman, Soule, Peel, Cook,
Woods, Chas. and Albert Hodgdon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

When stately chrysanthemums are in
their prime. Christmas thoughts are in the
air; and the happy combination OF both
in Demorest's magazine for Dec. makes
it an ideal Christmas number. The
beautiful picture OF "Chrysanthemums,"
perfect reproduction Of the water-color
by the eminent artist Paul do Longpre,
which is given as Christmas supple
ment. Anyone may obtain it, also a De-
cember number OF Demorest's, by cutting
out this notice and sending it with twenty
cents in stamps, to the address below.
The original painting OF "Chrysanthe-
NUNS" which is valued at 81 900, is to
be given to the person who previous to
April l, 1896, obtains, for Demorest's
magazine the greatest number OF sub
scribers. This is an unprecedented offer,
full particulars of which are given in the
December number. Dcmorest's is pub
lished for ~ year, by the Demorest
Publishing Company, 40 Fifth avenue.
New York.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

Conspicuous among the contents OF the
December Atlantic is another of John
Fiske's historical studies. 1t has for
title The Starving Time in Old Virginia,
and is an important historical contribu
ton as we'll as delightful reading.
This issue also contains three short
stories: Witchcraft, by l.. Dougall; The
End of the Terror, by Robert Wilson;
and Dorothy, by Harriet Lewis Bradley.
Other articles OF interest are a New
England Woodpile, an outdoor sketch, by
Rowland T.. Robinson The Defeat of the
Spanish Armada, by w. L. Tilton An
Idler on Missionary Ridge, a Tennessee
sketch, by Bradford Torrey; Being
Typewriter, discussion OF the relation Of
the machine to literature, by Lucy G.
Bull; Notes from Travelling Diary, a
study Of the new Japan, by Lafcadio
Hearn; and TO Friend in Politics, an
anonymous letter.
Book Reviews and the usual depart
ments complete the issue.
Houghton. Mnlin & Co., Boston.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12

THOMAS r. HAYES, HARRY A. HAYES
Bcllefontc, Penn.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
PROFESSIONAL.

Offices on Heron street, formerly occupied
|by Dr. A. Veser.
| Calls promptly answered, night and day.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-12-12
SOCIETIES..

a +. l. A. M.-Aberdeen Lodge
M> IA No. So. Regular communities
WDY lions on the Second and Fourth
~ Tuesday Of each month at 7:so ?: m.
BY order of +. f. Eaton, W. NJ.
T. 7 Kolfs See
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-29

This Is what = young lady u reported
recently to have said, apropos Of mar
rage: "Well, no, l don't know II ]
would marry for money alone; but II .
man had plenty Of money, allied TO q
sweet disposition, and a mustache that
curled at both ends, and nice blue eyes,
and social positioni If he had dis.
tinauished status In q profession, OF
even "a merchant, and his father was
rich and his mother and sisters aristo-
cratic, and he wanted to marry me, and
he would promise to let me have my
own way In everything, and keep me
literally supplied with money, and
have q splendidly furnished town
house and q handsome country resi-
dence, was liberal about diamonds and
other gems, also about the milliner,
never gruinbling, and I really and truly
loved him, l shouldn't consider mar.
riage q drawback" Now, there's .
young woman who seems to know what
she wants In q husband. But II Is quite
safe to predict that she will have q long
period Of single blessedness to enjoy
before her ideal comes along.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-29

The claim Of the eagle to the title Of
king Of birds seems to be slightly
clouded by an incident reported from
Stafford county, Va. A gentleman
down there was watching an unusually
fine bald eagle grandly sailing around
in the air few days ago when he no
ticed little bee martin rise In the air
and make straight for the eagle. He
wondered what the martins object
could be, and was surprised to see II
sail In boldly to tear feathers out Of the
big eagle. But he was amazed to see
the eagle, after few moments Of ef-
fort at beating of the little bird, sail
away In full flight, making every ei.
fort TO escape from the martin. Tho
martin followed up closely for awhile,
making a savage Job at the eagle
every few yards, but was finally left
behind through the superior retreating
powers Of the big eagle. But when
you come to think Of IT, solitary bee
can make pretty "big-bug" got .
pretty lively stir on himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-29
HAS A CONVICT COOK.
Mr.. NALL Writes Some Impressions
Of Lansing Life.

Mrs. D. W. NALL whose home is
now at Lansing has written a letter
to the Hawthorne literary club at
Chapman and it was read at last
weeks meeting. She gives some in
teresting impressions Of life in her
new home. She says:
We are very nicely situated, not
far from the prison, which would re-
mind you Of an old castle. Our house
has the modern conveniences and
very pretty lawn kept in good order
by a convict. ] have a convict cook
and with his white linen coat and
apron you would hardly know he Is
prisoner.
The penitentiary is not composed
Of the lower class Of humanity. There
are educated, literary, professional
and men Of refinement enclosed be-
hind the penitentiary walls. There,
Is an occasion for ones sympathy to
be aroused while reviewing the vast
army Of men who have violated the
laws Of the state, serving out their
sentence, perhaps for life. Does it
not seem that hell Is upon earthp
There is one redeeming feature, the
state has furnished a fine library.
The books are well selected and the
librarian is finely educated convict.
There are no literary clubs in Lans-
Ing but several in Leavenworth of
which may accept an invitation to
become member. Leavenworth Is
quite pretty city, with its many
handsome homes and churches. This
is very pretty country--so much
rainfall seems unlike Kansas. | i'm
agine | am in another state. The
"latch string" hangs out to all my
old friends. Mrs. D. W. NALL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-29
Fifth District W. G. T. U.

The annual meeting Of the W. G.
i. U. Of this district comprising thu
counties Of Geary, Clay. Ottawa
Cloud, Dickinson, Washington, Riley
Marshall, Saline and Republic, meets
In Tho NJ. h. church Of Junction City
Sept. 4, 3 and 9, commencing at 2;SC
p. M, Of the 4th.
The district was organized in 1888
and this meeting is to take the form
Of a tin wedding, programs printed
on tin foil, church decorated with tin,
tin banners, gayel Of tin, etc.
The program is one Of unusual in
terest. Each superintendent is OK.
pected In addition TO her statistical
report to give a summary Of the work
in her department for the past de.
cade. All who have been officers arc
requested to send a letter to be read
in the convention. The first evening
a reception will be rendered the dele
gates by the home Union. The US
will have charge Of one evening and
a lecture will fill the other.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-29
INGALLS, WAS SCARED.


j. r. Burton hes scared the irri.
descent Atchison statesman again.
Awhile ago the committee in charge
OF The Topeka Labor day celebration
was instructed to invite the best
speakers in the West for the oc-
casion. They asked ex-senator
Ingalls, and J. X. Burton. Mr..
ingalls, evidently thought it a very
ordinary occasion and pleaded pre-
vious engagement in some little town
in Missouri. Mr.. Burton accepted
and was advertised as the drawing
card Of the day. As soon as ingalls,
saw this he recalled his refusal, can
celled his Missouri engagement and
told the Topeka people he would be
on hand. A battle royal is coming
between the two brilliant Kansans
and Mr.. ingalls, is evidently getting
scared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-29
MANCHES TER.

Mrs. Sawyer, Of Hope, and Mrs
dreea, al Leayenworth, are visiting
Mrs. Rynearson. The ladies were
formerly residents Of this place and
will spend several days in visiting
their old friends.
The railroad company have some
men at work repovating the station.
The entertainment given Wednes-
day evening by the young folks Of
the Presbyterian church was a very
pleasant affair, The church was
filed with an attentive audience.
The music, both vocal and instru-
mental was creditable to the perform
ers. After the concert ice cream was
served. The recitation "Light Over
the Range by 0. 5. Davis was ex-
cellent as was also representation of
tramp by i. Z. CoulsQn, Conlson's
make up as tramp was stunning,
but his appearance in last winters
hobo style was trile out OF place
now. The concert will be repeated
Saturday evening at Industry.
The different Sunday schools Of
this vicinity had fine time picnicing
at Beach Glen Thursday afternoon.
The childrea both young and old en-
joyed themselves hugely Today
they are apply lotions to appdase tbs
festive chigger,