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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

Probably a great majority Of the people
vino have used celluloid these many years
have no knowledge OF its composition and
never have suspected that it was simply
paper. chemically treated, reduced again to
pulp and then nodded into its final form
Of beauty and utility" The Paper World
says the process Is not a complicated one.
4 roll of paper is slowly unwound. being
saturated with mixture of parts of sui
phuric acid and parts Of nitric acid, which
falls upon il in a fine spray. This changes
the cellulose of the paper into propyl;n gun
cotton.
The excess OF the acid having been ex.
PEELED by pressure the paper is washed with
plenty OF water till all traces Of the acid
have been removed It IS then reduced to
pulp and bleached. Most of the water hav-
ing been got rid OF by means OF a strainer,
the pulp is mixed with - 10 40 per cent Of
camphor, and the mixture IS thoroughly
triturated under millstones. The necessary
coloring powder having been added. Sec
ond mixing and grinding follows. The pulp
is then spread out in thin layers on slabs,
and from 20 to p OF these layers are placed
in hydraulic press. separated by blotting
paper, and subjected to pressure OF $50 at
mospheres until all traces Of moisture have
disappeared.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

The word "veto" does no. occur in the
constitution The president has no veto
power. He is simply auth orized 10 ap-
prove measures which have passed con-
gress by majority vote and thereby
cause them 10 become Jaw. Ii he with
hold his approval for ten days without
notifying congress Of his Intention in the
premises the measure becomes law. II
he returns measure without his approval
it does not become law unless two-thirds
OF both houses OF congress shall 50 de-
clare. This is pretty generally under
stood bu. the powers OF the president in
this regard are generally discussed as If
he had authority 10 veto measures, where.
as in po;r, OF fact his action is simply s.
part Of the machinery Of the constitution
devised for the purpose OF placing check
upon hasty legislation. 1t is automatic
that the whole governmental system in
this country is made up OF checks and
counter checks. We make this observa
ton because disposition is manifest to
regard every exercise Of The veto power
BY the president as in the nature Of 4
usurpation, and Us evidence that he de-
sires to arrogate TO himself certain powers
which are popularity supposed TO be in
vested in kings and emperors Seattle
Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the city
council OF the city Of aberdeen will re.
ceiTe bids. until ; O'clock p. H., OF June
Il, 1895, for the construction Of an
ordinary sidewalk, ei-h. feet in width.
on the established grade, and on the
north side Of block ,. in First street. 30.
tween Fleet and Fairfield streets. in said
city. All materials to be furnished bv
the builder, and work completed aithout
decay; the whole cost Of such imp,oye-
ment TO he raid for by special warrants
isSNed against Local Improvement Dis.
tFlc' NJ. in said city. For greater par.
ucu!ars reference is hereby made 10 the
provisions Of Ordinance No. rs OF said
CITY, IN relation thereto. No bid will be
considered ion an amount greater than
$50; and the council Reserves the right 10
Reject any and all bids. The successful
bidder 10 enter into contract with said
city for said Improvement. Given pur.
suant to statute and direction Of the citv
council.
Dated, Aberdeen. Wash. June lsq6.
r. L. CAMPBELL, City Clerk.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
Jenny Lind Sang Fer Him.

The late Edward V. Eccles, the vet
eran musician, was fond Of telling this
anecdote Of his youth: 1T was about
the beginning Of the war" he invari-
ably began. Il was then clerk in q
large music publishing house on Chest
nut street. One day we'll dressed.
Quie, little woman entered the store and
asked me TO show her some music Of a
classical nature. We struck up quite q
conversation. il the course Of which I
asked her If she had heard the great
Jenny Lind, who was then the talk Of
the town. She laughed and said: oh.
yes I have heard her. Have your l
told her that hain had that pleasure
and that I had very little prospects Of
hearing her. the price Of admission was
so high. She laughed again, and then
she handed me song she had picked
out and asked ME 10 play the accom-
paniment for her while she tried il.
She sang so beautifully that l played
like one il a dream. When she had fin
ished, she thanked ne, and with rare
smile she said. You cannot say now
that you have never heard Jenny Lind"
She thanked NE again. aid left me
dumfouilded. "-Philadelphia Record
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
His Curiosity Aroused.

Edison George Thompson, proprietor
and publisher Of the ST. Paul Dispatch,
recently chatted with reporter.
Il was travelling through England
and Ireland on foot with krapsack on
MY back and in company with face
tious friend Of mine named Morrison, "
observed Mr. Thompson in the course Of
a conversation that touched CT a m:scel-
iany # subjects. land ii our wander
inGS we came 70 al inn.
1T was lace az night, but by the
bright moonlight we wcrc enabled 10
see that tire sign had counterfeit pre-
sentiment = two IS IS heads, with this
noc unfamiliar legend inscribed over
the picture:
When shall we three meet asain:'
we S1cCd for o moment gang - il,
when Morrison went 70 the inner door
and began 70 ttCrlp upon it with his
care, while the echoes rang through the
house.
Il vas inst going 70 expos,ula.e with
hin over his unseemly conduct when
~ -oper window was thrown open and
the innkeeper thrust cut his head ard il,
81 indignant tone demanded what il the
name of all the demons under the Garth
we wanted
''That's al right, old man. Don't
gctexcited, called up MY friend There
are only two asses heads on the sign,
ard just wanted 10 see the other one.
And with thar we started up the
road. "-Wash;ngcou Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

y number Of indignant citizens were
grouped about dead uule ii Perry
street lane. The mule had Just dragged
a load Of kindlinS wood ~ IFS Gestiua.
ton. and when the driver. who had been
telaboring the animal. stopped q. the
door where the wood was 10 be delivered
the mule sank to the ground and re-
manned motioniess between the shafts.
Several paSsersby who had witnessed the
occurrence hurried TO the spot and were
oUtspoken IL their criticisms q the
drivers brutal indifference. One Of the
bystanders took the driver severely 70
task for not trying 10 save the beasts
life, but the driver went on unloading
the kindling wood and carrying it in the
house, with apparent indifference. When
he had unloaded his cart, he cooIly
mounted the seat, gathered up the re;ns
and shouted Wake up Oar. you Ras-
tus!" The mule cooked up one ear. open
sd enc eye. wabbled to his feet and
shambled of up the lane. Then the
crowd melted away, and an air Of peace
and quietneSs settled down upon the
Savannah News
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
.Atalanta.

Atalapta was the daughter of Jasus and
Clymeue and was celebrated as huntress.
According 10 ancient legends, she was ex.
posed, while an infant, on Mount Parthe-
MOS by her father. who had wished a son.
There she was found near the entrance Of a
cave by hunters, who brought her up and
eventually restored her 10 her parents She
slew the centaurs Rhoecus and Hyleus and
sailed with the -Argonauts on their search
for the golden fleece. She had many suit
ors, and being the swifIest OF nortals Of
fered 70 become the wife OF him who should
outstrip her, the penalty of defeat being
death. She WIS conquered By a trick Of one
Meilanion, whom she was compelled to
marry He obtained from Venus gift OF
three golden apples, which he successfully
dropped in the race, and Ataianta was so
charmed by their beauty that she could not
refrain from stopping to gather them and
so lost the race
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
The Ten Horned Texan Cow.

The most wonderful Of the may
Texan freaks and moustrOSities that has
ever came under cur notice was the IA
NOUS ten horned Jack county cow. ;"
This remarkable freak Of nature was
born in Jack county, i'll the state above
mentioned, in 1887. She was literally
horns from head 70 foot" At the ter
mination Of each Of her four legs. il
the place where the regulation split hoof
should have been, were monstrous crook
sd and gnarled horns, seemingly solid
throughout These hoof horns were not
Of the clear and semitransparent, finely
plicated material characteristic of the
horns Of the bovine family but appear
ed more like rams horns than anything
Else. In 1891 or 1899 these hoof horns
had grown TO such a length (averaging
over ? feet each) that the COW was taken
of the range and sold to Mr.. Manley
Of Paris Tex
At that time, besides the horns which
were used in the place Of hoofs, she had
four others on her legs-one where each
dew claw" should have been. These
dew claw horns. in addition to those
just described. make q total Of eight
horns, which, with the two on her head,
made the total Of ten. The man who
owned this queer beast before she was
taken from the range, a Mr.. Oliver, re-
peatedly sawed these extraordinary
growths off, but they were SO persistent
and grew 50 rapidly that she was finally
-Nf h.Nla ~ l.
ity for her TO Craze and stand up on
hornlike stills which made her legs
from IS inches TO feet longer than
they should have been.-St. Louis Re
public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
Official Paper Of the City OF Aberdeen
WHITTIER DRIFTING?

There seems to be free silver tide in
the Democratic party as strong as is the
Mckinley tide in the Republican. one OF
which represents TIE extreme Of currency
legislation, the other OF tariff, aud both Of
which tend toward the rocks beyond the
breakers. There is fascination in bath
streams attributable to the popular iallacy
that wealth can be produced by legisla
ton; the former to fill the Golfers Of the
poor directly, and the latter indirectly by
first enriching the already rich. Should
both Of these currents take possession Of
the two national conventions the conserv-
alive voter in both parties will find him.
self beset with doubts rs to which OF the
the two evils he shall choose.
The republic is today facing grave
and serious danger, one thar will require
patriotism and craftsmanship Of 4 high
order 10 lead US through. aud likewise
great courage and patience on the part ci
the people. The people are burdcnei.
there is no denying it, many OF them
previously SO: some As the results OF
their own folly. others through circum-
stances over which they had no control,
aud very many by the prevailing depress-
ion. These all seek relief. and many are
charmed by the silvery notes OF the 10 to
lutte. while as many more are caught by
the alluring sound Of protection. and
the den,asogue stalks over ;he land pour
ing his Soplistries into the ear Of \ no:
unwilling people:~ How few stop 10 con-
slider the real cause Of i'll, ana the proper
remedy therefor,
When will the people realize that per-
manent prosperity only comes As the re-
sul. OF industry and irugalisy. unhamp-
cred by discriminating tariff laws or
by constant tinkering with the currency
For quarter OF a century there has been
constant changing in the laws relating
10 the tariff and the currency on the one
hand by the placing OF greater and greater
dependence upon the paternalism OF the
government as embodied in the highest
degree in the NcKinleyisn OF today. and
on the other by the gradual tendency
toward tiatism, eliminating in the rapidly
increasing roll OF the Is TO wave. Dur
ing this quarter OF century prosperity
has drawn farther and farther away from
Us. and should either Mckileyisn or Is
to silver triumph at the coming election,
as conditions now are. may God save the
country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
"Fineress" and Mint Mark.

1t IS learned from Evans History Of the
United States Mint that .'iineness," the
term used in treating Of bullion minis. coin
age and money, indicates the proportion Of
pure metal contained in piece of gold OF
silver. Fineness is expressed in thou
sandths-thac is, pure metal is 1000. Unit
ed States coin IS glo-I0Q0 fine, or decimally
$40 fine. Fineness is estimated by jewelers.
and workers in the precious metals By
"carats," purs; metal BEINGS carats. Thus
- carars, the British standard for gold
coins, is 222-2+ carats, or decmally Old 20
fine.
Mint mark" means the letter or mark
on the coin designating the mint ct which
it was struck, as -" for San Francisco
&C. c." for Carson City: o." for New
Orleans. The coins struck at the parent
mint in Philadelphia bear no mint mark.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

The veto Of the general deficiency bill
by the pre>idsn, sas upheld in the house
CT representatives by ! vote Of l49 to 70.
The bill contained two items. especially
that were pure and unaiul;era,ed rob
berry; one. the French spoilation claims,
amounting 70 over 4 million dollars. that
has been before congress fcr nearly 100
years, and the other. an appropriation in
iavor Of Chas. 2. Cho,eau Of $i1+.445.15.
for extras on the construction OF battery
during the war. and for which extras the
government holds the receipt OF the con.
tractor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

and selling shingles a; cost and possibly
below, whereas the dealers in this section
would willingly pay from Is 70 - cents
per thousand more Than hey are paying
At pscSenl, and they woul! consider that
they were se:iir. co0l shingles very
cheap. | am in hearty sympathy with
any move that i made nv the single
men 10 better their coalition. and have
thought all along ..iI; they have taken a
very short-sighted view in the past by
cutting ZIP the good timber out there and
making i, into shingles to ship without a
margin OF profit sincerely trust that
Your association or exchange will be able
TO accomplish something 70 beneti. YOUR
manufacturers and make them see that il
is 10 their interest 10 band together for
their mutual good and receive fair re-
turns Tor their products"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

The Snohomish Tribune gives 4 time y
warning 10 >nohomish county landhold-
ers that in advancing the price OF their
holdings Immediately upon the openiu :
OF an inquiry for real estate, they are
pursuing 4 poor policy. One OF the great
Inducements we have 10 offer for imm-
grafton into this state is an abundance Of
cheap and good agricultural land, which
coupled with our natchless climate, is
sufficient to attract hither very large
increase in population, but the quicke>.
and most effective method OF disceu,ag-
ing this Influx Of people is for property
owners TO stick fancy quotations on land.
preventing its development. into proiuc-
tive property and mitigating against their
own best interests-West Coast Trade.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

Washington is he. corn state but SIC
beats the world On FORK, just the same
The nIovsr's journal. oi Chicago. speak.
Ing 70 this point. SAYS; A packer "hc
bought some Oregon, Washington and
Idaho wheas-fed hogs said they dressed
4 per cen, better than the average corn.
fed hogs Of the same weight. ana were Of
exceptionally fine quality in the meat.
There is great live stock future for tia,
country out there The same man said
they u>e.i to send refrigerator cars full Of
mea, gu. to Seattle and other points Il. =
COS: Of over 800 per car
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

After al the crocodile tears that have
been she'd tor tie negro delegates no
could not secure rooms II :. Louis, and
the anstnemIs th..; haze been hurled a,
the 'southernevs" who keep hotels there.
i appears tina: the luck'css co,orel! dele
gates are in exactly the same box Is
their white Brethren who, like Tie foolish
virgins with the empty lamps. neglected
to sec"r. their quarters until it WAS tao
late.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

Washington red cedar shingles have
won a permanent place in the east, and
the day Of low prices in order 20 intro
duce them has gone by. Frem the fol-
lowing letter to the secretary OF the
Seattle Lumber Exchange, written by
Harry \. Gorsuch, secretary al the
Missouri and Kansas association OF lum-
Der dealers. it would appear tina. L
gradual rise OF prices might be had. The
letter reads, in part; In regard TO the
shingle business in your section, l will
saw that there is 4 grea: field for COM
bined efforts or any other kind OF associa-
ton work, and your exchange should b~
able 10 accomplish lasting benefits to the
manufacturers out there. Your shingles
have practically no competition in this
entire territory. and the manufacturers
are simply competing against themselves
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
La-iOf-e a. Olympia. wash

Land Of-e s- Olympia. Wash. .
June 10. Is96.
N0-ice < hereby given tha, the following
nSnef se--ler has Led ao-ice Of his Intention
- make tus. proof in SUPPORT Of his claim N
thst said proot will Be made before H. VI sutton
CoUn; >sioner OF [. :. Circuit Ceu-- for the bis
t-.ct Of Washington. a. Nou-csano. wash. on
>a-Irisy, Jli- -i-h. Isl, VIZ:
FRANK : wYNAN,
q Aaeah .. wash HI Entry W. 10 :1- III
souia al north OF Section =, Township y
N5rth u Range : Nest.
He names toe following witnesses % move
rs coat:nutus residence upon and cultivation
OF. said land, viz. EescOmo Z Borden IT. Of
Aberdeen. WASH; Alfred 2. Coats o: Hr,llrr,
lips Nesa-; Al5erc = COl-s. OF Hum p-,liQ<
Wasl-; Thomas J. Myers. Of Eunpcuiips, Wash
And VIZ;
RE>CONB E BORDEN, Ja..
Of \ Aberdeen. Wash. HI. Eu-rv No. 1859. for h
) : Of section =. Township =. North Of
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence ur-1n and cultivation
Of said snt, viz Frank :. Wyman Of Absr
deem. Wash: John oBrieu. of Aberdeeu.
W 4sa:; lired = Goats. OF EImq-u ips, wash. .
Albert :. Goats u H-mptuips
JESSE 7. MCEPHv, Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
For your PrOtecti'

For your Protection.-Ca,arrh Cures or
TONES for Catarrh in liquid form to be taken
internally. usually contain either Mercury or
Iodida O; Potassa. or both. which are I'M ur-
ious il too long taken. Catarrh IS local. not
blood disease. caused by sudden change to
cold 0. damp weather. 1t starts in the nasal
Passages. affecting eyes. ears and threat.
Cold IN the head causes excessive flow Of
inucus. and, i speatedly neglected, the re-
suits Of caca-h viii fellow: severe pain in
the head. roaring sound il the ears, bad
breath, and ottenrimes an offensive dis
charge. The remedy should be quick to allay
Inflammation and heal the membrane. Ely's
Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for
these troubles and contains no mercury
ro- any injurious drug. Price. so cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

Tie senatorial aspirations Of Governor
McG,aw arc acting rs the chestnut. burr
under the crupper Of an untamed bronco.
and il is now claimed ny his friends that
he is making di;gent effort to secure the
speedy location Of the lands granted the
state for various purposes. From this
time onward selections will be made as
fast as suitable land can be located. -
says the official report, which is virtual
admission Of neglect. aud gives rise to
tina query why has no: this been the
policy heretofore pursued by this very
compliment executor Of the popular
will aslinston Standard.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

This familiar expression IS said TO be de-
rived from a custom pracciced in the riding
school OF olden times. The pillar was placed
in the center Of the ground, and the posts
were arranged two ana two around the cir
cumference OF the ring at equal distances.
Hence from pillar 70 post" signitied going
from one thing TO another without any
definite purpose
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
aE- Sold by druggists. 75c Ter bottle.

Don't be led away BY travelling
men and order a tailor-,nade suit.
You get instead a clothing store
suit, which YOU can buy at home,
at AArFMAN's, for oue.t third they
make you pay, aud don't you
forget it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

The Recorder announce. tia. J. \.
Hocd has assumed control II that paper
having pnchaset it, the present editor
10 remain. Il looks as though Nj Hood
was determined 10 cram the Renegade
down the threats OF the Republicans Of
this town, even If lie has to sink his foi.
tune in the newspaper business in making
the attempt
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
Where to Kick.

Il shall apply for a divorce. He is
treating me like dog. and he makes
me work like horse.''
Well, then, you should make your
complaint to the Society Fer the Pro-
lection Of Animals. and not to the
courts '-L'nlustre de Poche.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

The refusal of the gold standard men
OF the Kentucky Legislature to abide by
tie decision Of the Democratic Caucus in
the senatorial contest accounts largely
for the large free silver vote in jhl: state.
They deserved the rebuke.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

The annual repor. OF the secretary. at
the Grand Lodge OF tie / .. o. f. at
Vancouver last week. showed that pros
porous order 10 have III lodges in the
state. with membership OF 7.lol, and
the number Of lodges Of the Daughters of
Rebekah. 81. with membership Of 4.o4.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
Beware II Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange tile
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Snch articles
shoult never be used except on pre-
scriptions from reputable physicians. as
tie damage they will do is ten fold TO the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
+. J. Cheney ( Co, Toledo, o.. contains
no mercury, and is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood AMI mucous
surfaces OF the system. -Iu buying Halls
CatMrh Cure De sure you get the genuine.
Ills taken internally, AMI made in Toledo.
Ohio, by I. J. Cheney ( CO. Testi-
monials. free
SE Sold by druggists. 75c Ter bo,ile.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
LIE Y T

Through tickets TO Japan AMI China via
Tacoma and Northern Pacific steamship Co.
and American Line.
For information, time cards, maps and tickets
call on or write
A.C. CLARK. Agent, Aberdeen.
A. =. CHARLTON. Assis-au, General Passenger
Agent. 2i5 Morrison street. corue- Third, Port
land Ore
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

The Cuban women are emula.ing IT, g
brave women OF our own revolutionary
day by taking ur arms in defense OF their
country's liberty, four regiments If them
hayin; iJired Macso's f5ress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11

Hequiam does not seem broad enough
70 join in = grand county celebration Of
the Glorious Fourth. and 80 wil have a
little one ali oi her own.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-06-11
Mexican Dogs.

"As thick as the hair on a dogs back"
expresses nothing in Mexico, for the Mex.
lean dog is utterly devoid Of hair on his
back or anywhere else. The hot climate
having rendered il supertiuous, Mother Ma
ture kindly Invested him Of it.