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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
ARlzoNA's MOUNTAIN PUZZLE.
Il It . Hole Through an Inaccessible Peak
or ONLY n Natural Mirror:

F5r the last half century the Aneri.
can residents Of Tucson, \. T., have
been trying to solve mystery in the
shape Of what appears TO be hole
through a mountain peak in plain sight
from the town. In the raretied air it
looks to be only short distance away,
when in reality it is at least 10 miles.
The earliest residents noticed the phe-
nonenon, and the only difficulty that lay
in the way Of finding out just what it was
was the fact that it was inaccessible,
and when they came anywhere near the
spot the hole disappeared from sight.
In fact, it can only be seen from within
few miles Of Tucson, and this has led
many people to believe that it is not a
hole at all.
By the aid Of good marine telescope
the mountain can be brought to within
few miles, but not near enough to tell
the exact nature Of the rock formation.
An astronomical telescope cannot be TO-
cused on it, as the mountain is too near.
A first peep through the glass would
lead one TO believe that there was no
mystery about it. The hole appears as
plain as possible, but several days study
Of the spot will develop the fact that
the hole does not always look the
same. Many days when the sky is dark
behind the mountain the hole will ap.
pear brilliant white, like snowdrift,
and on days when the sky is blue it will
often look so dark as TO be almost in.
visible These facts have led many to
think that it is an immense piece Of
mica lying with its polished surface to-
ward the sky and rejecting the cloud
formations Of another part Of the hori-
ION instead Of being the light seen
through hole. Viewed with the naked
eye the hole simply appears as white
spot, but the telescope reveals pine trees
and other details, although very indis.
tinctly.
The range Of mountains in which the
strange peak can be seen is known as
the Catalinas, and numerous parties
have made the attempt to climb il, but
all have failed on account Of the steep
and rugged precipices in the vicinity.
The peak is a high one and can be seen
from any point in the journey toward
it, but when ten miles out Of Tucson the
hole can no longer be seen, even with
the aid Of glass. This can be explain
ed on the mica theory, as surface Of
that material would not reflect ray Of
light toward a persons eye after they
got out Of its angle Of projection. San
Francisco Call.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
HOW II ED,

At the request Of the Spokesman.Re
view Governor Mctiraw has issued a
statement explaining the result OF the
election in this state. This explanation
may be satisfactory to the mind OF Gov.
ernor McGraw and his immediate cotere
OF Seattle ring friends, but it will not
impress the mass Of the party lin the
state that the governor is either correct
or honest in his diagnosis Of the situa.
ton.
1t is not to be PRESUMED that the gov.
ernor would place the responsibility
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

where It ea'ly belongs for tia: wsuil he
to load upon bis own iNliii,al shoulders
= c.u=Ain. weight ii cei-ure aul cpn-
domination. The result. says MS ~
celency, Is due 10 tie completeness G;
Democratic AMI Populist fusion. These
two parties combined have had H.Aj7,i-
" since -tltehoci." The >iatem-A, !,
erroneous. l; i false, deliberate 81
otherwise, We don't care ehich. but have
our opinions. When Ferry wa- elected
governor We had = clear majority OF
nearly 1900 votes: today Rogers ha- !.
clear majority oi probably 1900 lo:es.
TIE Populi>tic blight did not strike
this state until the "miasma" OF Mcti:Aw
and corporation rig rule began TO i.>ien
its tentac.es upon our pu6.ic affairs. Ii
We are 70 suffer as a state and as people
because OF Popu:-tic government, le,
the responsibility lie placed where it
belongs. No man must assume larger
portion OF that responsibility than John
II. McGraw.
Two years ago the constituted major
ity agains; the Republican party in this
state was less than 5000 votes. In the
election Tuesday with claimed total OF
5000 sound money Democrats acting
with us We lose the election by l2,0)0
votes. It is not the completeness Ct
fusion, but the completeness Of ring Re
publican politics and ring Republican
administration in this state, and McGraw
ought to known it.
Two years ago even King county had a
Republican majority over the opposition ;
again last spring the city OF Seattle
elected the Republican ticket This year
the county gives the fusion maj ri,y.
Hundred. Of the hes, Republicans in that
county openly declared that they would
take a lay off ior four years to smite
McGrawism at the polls and did tho.
that they were even in sympathy with
'the fetieh OF state socialism, or the
will.o' ..he.wisp" OF cheap money, but as
an almost organized protest in King
county against the i!nperious d;ctati9n Of
McGraw and his gang Vi ring rulers
And it il this same political disease
that has hit Washington. The protest
against It has been general over the state
1t has been emphasized as well at the
homes OF the candidates on the ticket a.
elsew here in this state. Tie result Is t.
be regretted, but there are times when
the public conscience rebels against the
kind OF tactics that have been employed
by McGraw and his gang.-Olympi3n
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

City Of Mexico, Nov. 6-No previous
presidential election in the United States
has created such excitement and interest
among all classes as the present one for
business men. Bankers and manufac-
turers felt that Mexican interests de-
mandeI the election Of Mckinley. The
Mexican Herald says:
"tor Mexico, the declaration OF the
American people in favor Of the gold
standard means continued prosperity
here. 1t signifies large dividends for our
mills and banks, thus carrying into effect
many large and important undertakings
for which capital would not have been
obtained in the United States had Bryan
been elected. The result is for the general
good of Mexico"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

The Iioquiam Washingtonian says:
eve deserved it in this state. Any party
which uifles with principle will get left
sooner or later. 1t is only a question OF
time. Two years ago it was on free
silver, this year it was right about face
and gold platform. We got our drub-
bling. VIII we heed the lesson" OF
course they will heed it, and in just two
years more will come out again for silver.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

We repubish from the OIympan its
opinion Of "How 1. Happened The
editor OF that paper ought to know some.
thing about it. He was a candidate for
the Republican nomination for governor,
and was led to believe he had the sup
port OF the McGraw crowd. At the
Everett invention he was sold out, but
notwithstanli ling valantly supported the
ticket. Now he has sweet revenge.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

ernor-Elect John K. Rogers last week
requesting him to make "a statement re-.
garding Tuesdays election, together with
an outline Of his gnternatoral policy.
His reply was as follows:
PcYALLrr, Nov. i 1886.
To the Peoples Party: The ticket
nominated at Ellensburg has been sue.
cessful at the polls. 1t now becomes our
duty to consolidate into one united party,
under one management, the forces there
brought together No administration Of
state or national affairs can hope to be
successful or to merit the approval Of the
great majority OF citizens unless unity Of
action and wise counsels prevail among
the supporters Of that administration.
Grave difficulties exist which mns:-and
Wilde surlnounted. Our opponents,
and the enemies Of future prosperity aud
good government, will strive by every
means known to defeated and desperate
men 10 hinder success and defeat our
efforts, being even willing in this TO i'm
peril the fortune and good name Of our
glorious young commonwealth to accom-.
plish their selfish purposes. Chief among
the means employed will lie their efforts
to disofganize our forces by creating,
where possible, among US division and
dissension. We cannot be successful in
reforming and purifying the service with.
out firm and well established bond OF
union among our allied forces Let lie
resolve that under whatever name we
shall henceforth be known the union
formed at Ellensburg is and Of right
ought to be unbroken and perpetual.
To this end, and as one step in the
direction indicated, let it be understood
that application for the comparatively
few positions which may at some time in
the future be within the gift OF the state
administration must be accompanied BY
full and complete endorsement and
recommendation by the authorities and
prominent members OF the former Popu-
list, Democratic and Silver Republican
parties in the counties from which the
applicant may come. These matters
must be settled in the various counties
by the practically unanimous voice OF all
the clements composing the present
fusion. 1t will thus become practically
impossible for an unfit man to receive
Endorsement, and where all factions are
in this manner agreed the party will be
strengthened and its members drawn
more and more together in the work OF
providing good and efficient government.
For let US not forget that our chief object
and purpose is TO serve well the state. to
guard its honor and the interests Of its
people against the insidious attacks OF
willy and constituencies foes who NAV
shortly assume the position OF obstruc-
tionists in the state, stopping at nothing
In their dastardly work Of disparagement
and attempted division. But il we con.
tinue TO stand as We did at the polls on
the Sd OF November last, shoulder to
shoulder, for honest government, our
organization will merit and attain success
and brilliant political future.
All papers favorable to our cause please
copy JOHN r. ROGERS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

McGraw and Sullivan received the
blow OF death last Tuesday. There are
no more. Gone to the races. Farewell,
a long farewell, to all their greatness !,
But, this is the state OF man: Today he
puts forth the tender leave. Of hope, to-
morrow blossoms, and bears his blushing
honors thick up him; the Third day,
comes a frost, killing frost. They are
dead fallen like Lucifer, never TO hope
again. sumner Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

AS soon as it became apparent that
Mr.. Bryan had been defeated, Siegel,
Cooper Il Co., ore Of the largest mercan-
tile firms in the United States, tele
graphed him an offer Of $25 900 year to
take charge Of their legal department.
The following is his reply:
"During the next four years | expect to
devote as much time as possible to the
advocacy OF bimetallism and therefore
cannot consider the proposition made by
you. | appreciate the confidence which
Your offer implies WM. j. BRYAN"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

The opening OF the Cascade lockes last
Friday opened the upper Columbia river
country to water communication with the
SEA. Il is the contamination Of a great
engineering work, and ought to give the
wheat growers Of the Biz Bend region a
better price Tor their products.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

The Montesano Nidette has again
changed hands, Messrs. Jones and Bush
retiring, AMI J. +. McDougall taking
charge. Mr.. McDougall is thorough
newspaper man. has been connected
with that office for several wears, except
in, the last few months, and will make a
readable paper.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

In Colora 10 and Utah the women vote,
with the result that these states piled
up inaj9riiies for Bryan, which in pro.
portion 10 the total vote cast are far
above any received by Mckinley. Utah
also elected two women TO the legisla-
fiire
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

The president issued hi. Thanksgiving
proclamation the day after election, nam
ing November 10Th as the day in which
to give thanks. The Oregonian says it is
"flled with subtle humor because Of the
defeat Of Bryan" Gov. McGraw hasn't
issued his yet but We presume it will con-
tain different kind OF humor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

Through tickets 20 Japan and China via
Tacoma and Northern Pacific steamship 60.
and American Line.
For information, time cards. maps aui,!ckets
call on or write
\. c. CLARK, Agent. Aberdeen.
\. D. CHARLTON. Assistant General Passenger
Agent. 20 Morrison street. corne- Third. Port
land. ore.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
Tired, Weak. Nervous,

Than because Of the work itself. Every
physician says so. and that the only rem
edy IS in building up by taking good
nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer
ike Hood Sarsa parilla. Forthe trou bles
Peculiar TO Women az change OF season,
climate or life, or resulting from hard
work, nervousness, and impure blood.
thousands have found relief and cure in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
4 Mighty Rufldar

AS an invigorator and builder TN Of
broken down tissues, Wilbur's Puget
Sound Blood Purifier cannot be excellaa
If YOU have limples or sores OF anv kind
on Your body, by taking few bottles of
this medicine they will soon disappear
For rheumatism the medicine never fails
Sloo per bottle. For sale by druggists.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
Omc:ai Paper Ct the City Q; Aberdeen

There viii ic an extra session Of Goa.
gress soon alter the fourth Of March, so
Mark Hanna says, and tina; ought 10 set
tie il,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

Now that they have been successful in
electing their president, the New York
banks contemplate the resumption Of
specie payments, which they suspended
in 1899. The country will be greatly re-
lieved 10 know that these fellows who
have been prating SO loudly about hon
est money" and "repudiation" are now
going to pay their debts in the coin Of
the realm. During these four years they
have refused gold for the payment OF I'M
port duties to the government, thus
forcing the bond issues
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
vV99%qKa"'s

Is never done, and il IS especially wearing
and wearisone TO those whose blood is
impure and unfit properly TO tone, sus-
tain. and renew the wasting Of nerve.
muscle and tissue. Il IS more because Of
this condition OF the blood that women
a-e rur inrrn
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

Governor-Elect Rogers has issued a
letter to the voters who joined in the
union movement, which we print in this
issue. In this letter Mr.. Rogers shows
the craftsmanship with which he is
possessed and outlines policy that will,
ii acted upon, retain the control OF the
state in the hands Of the iusionists for a
long time, aud give to the state a wise
and economic administration.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

The Racket store is the place to buy
Dry Goods and Notions. New lines con.
stantly arriving. t3
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
LIFE WITH THE CIRCUS.
Incidents Attending the Visit to a Laun.
dry of High Collar.

walking along the streets one day
said a retired circus man, the old man
saw in laundry window sign reading
Collars and cuffs cents.
" Do you take any kind Of collars at
that price, he asked the laundryman
"'Yes; oh, yes, said the laundryman.
Everything goes here.
1--WE had giraffe at the time that
we used to dress up fer the evening
parade in sort Of a dude costume with
high collar reaching from its shout.
ders up TO under its head The old man
got one Of the CRATES collars and had
it sent down to the laundry to be done
up When the laundryman opened the
bundle and spread it out on the counter,
he says, What's this:' and the man
that had brought it down said that it
was one Of the giraffe's collars.
BY gosh That's 50, said the
laundryman, just as though giraffe's
collars used to be common item Of the
wash in his laundry, but he hadn't had
very many come in lately and they'd
kind O. escaped his mind
Five o'clock, he said when the
man asked when it would be ready, and
at 5 O'Clock the man found it waiting
for him done up in roll about as big
as a stovepipe.
How much?' he asked.
Two cents said the laundryman,
and he swept the cents off the counter
into the drawer without turning hair
He was game plumb through But
the old man was no chump. He sent
the laundryman dollar, which was
about what the work was worth, and q
couple Of complimentary tickets. That
night the laundryman came to the cir.
Gus. He was just us cool as ever but
you could see that he was pleased, easy
enough when he saw TIE giraffe come
out wearing the collar that had been
done up il his laundry. New York
Sun
Hon. He Eevenged Himself.
n capital stcly is told by a we'll
known bishop concerning The squire Of
parish Of which lie was formerly vicar.
This gentleman had a rooted objection
to his pew being invaded, and upon enc
occasion, at the conclusion Of & service.
he came TO the vicar with a bitter com
plant against stranger who, unlimited,
had ven'urcd TO intrudo into the pew.
which was large, old fashioned, square
structure, capable # h lIing uinc-thev
two, the squire and the intruding visit
or, being the only occupants.
II would not" aGded the squire,
disturb divine service Is putting him
out violently The only thing 1 could
do with proprioty was to st On his hat. "
London Tit-Bits.
Australia raises the only kangaroos, but
Jett sells kangaroo shoes. Sec the new
style toes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

Notices o: t.rths. marriages o. deaths printed
free. Correspondence desired from all parts Of
the county short commune atoms on topics
Of public in.e-es.. when accompanied by the
p:e!er:aoly 1l- not lece.>ar!l! tOr publication.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

Build up Aberdeen by patronizing Abb
erdeen institutions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12
ROGERS FIRST LETTER.

The Morning Union te,egraphed Gov
ernor-Elect John K. Rogers last week
requesting him to make "a statement re-
garding Tuesdays election, together with
an outline OF his guternatorial policy.
His reply was as follows:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-11-12

A BERDEEN COUNCIL u.Jp.Or
"A Meets every "Wednesday. ats o'cloci
in g, A: r. II al on H street. Visiting bmEP
cordially invited to attend
:. " LEARNED, Rec.s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-11
a Greek Judges Sentence.

A curious judgment was pronounced
the other day by a judge in court of
Law; at Volisso, in the island of Scio.
An action for damages was brought by
two persons against the local railway
company for losses sustained by a col
lh7ien. It appeared that a man had lost
an arm and young woman had lost
Ter husband. The judge-a Greek as
J9ssed the damages thus: He gave 5000
piastras to the man for the loss of his
arm and 1900 to the woman for the
loss of her husband. At this there were
loud murmurs, whereupon the judge
gave his reasons in these terms: MY
dear people, my verdict must remain,
for you will see it is a just one. Poor
Nikela has lost his arm, and nothing
on earth can restore that priceless
limb. But you" Cunning to the woman)
you are still yesang and pretty. You
have some money; you will easily find
another husband, who possibly may be
as good as-perhaps better than-your
dead lord. That is my verdict, my peo-
pie; and so it must go forth" So say
ing. the judge left the hall. The people
cheered him and congratulated them
selves on having such judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-11

CHERIFF'S SALE-In the District Court of
= Shawnee county, state of Kansas. Samuel
Tracy, plaintiff, VS.. Kansas City Piano COM
pany, defendants. By virtue F an order of sale
issued to me. out of said district court, in the
above entitled action. will. Wenes-
day, the 18th day of March. A. D.. 1885, at 10
O'Clock a. m. of said day, at the residence of
Samuel Tracy, in Soldier township, on the
Rochester road, ~ miles north of North Topeka
in the county of Shawnee, in the state of Kan
sas, offer at public sale. and soil to the highest
and best bidder for cash in hard. all the follow
ing described personal property, to-wit: One
phaeton. one cart one spring wagon and two
sets single harness; and on the same day at
O'Clock D. m at 7OI Kansas avenue in the city of
Topeka, shawnee county. Kansas, offer at pub
lie sale and sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash IN nand, one New England Piano CON-
pany's plano. Cabinet Grand, No. 80 932 lying
and situate in the county of Shawnee, in the
state of Kansas.
The above described personal property is TAX
en- as the property of said defendant. and is di-
reeted by said order of sale to be sold, and will
be sold. to satisfy said order of SALE
r.. B. KEPLEY,
Sheriff of Shawnee county, Kansas.
7. 81. Balm, P. II. FORBES, A. H. CASE,
Attorneys.
First Pub. in State Journal March 5, 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-11
HAD A CHRONIC THIRST.
Eleven Cocktails Were Not Enough .


Eleven Cocktails Were Not Enough co
Satisfy the Eisenberg Appetite.
A young man named Eisenberg, a
beer drummer for the Anheuser-Busch
brewery, can thank the proprietor of a
saloon near the Wainwright building
that he is not cold, lank corpse. He
wanted to be judged by his actions, and
1t took some trouble, too, to turn him
aside from his purpose. An evening or
Two ago Eisenberg, accompanied by ms
friend. Dick Fleming, who is we'll
known employe of the city government,
dropped into the barroom mentioned.
They had several drinks, and then
E1senberg began to boast of his b1ou-
lous abilities. He could drink more
than anybody and was willing to bet
on it,
Fleming did not want to enter swill-
ing contest, but he was entirely willing
to wager with Eisenberg that he was
not nearly as much of a go-as-you-
please guzzler as he thought he was
After much haggling a bet was ar
ranged, which provided that eleven
whisky cocktails, mans size, and with
the usual jigger of whisky in each,
should be prepared and set on the bar
Eisenberg was to drink them, one after
another, with only such pause between
gulps as would enable him to set down
one glass and pick up the next one. The
loser was to pay for the drinks used in
the test, and for whatever other liquors
the onlookers consumed.
The drinks were mixed and set on the
counter. Eisenberg began with grace
and he soon had six-under his belt.
Then they seemed to come little
slower; but they were not held long
enough to cause him to violate the true
conditions of the contract. The eleven
drinks were finished as per program and
Eisenberg declared the winner.
Now" said he, s<TIl bet you can
drink eleven more"
"Pll bet you anything you like you
can't" was the answer.
What will you bet?" said Eisenberg.
Zone hundred dollars. How will that
suit you?'
That's all right. I've not that much
money with me, but I'll bet this watch
which cost $500, against your pile"
It's CO." said the ether man, and
the barkeeper mixed eleven cocktails
more and set them on the counter.
By this time Eisenberg began to show
the effects of his liberal previous Hba-
lions. He manifested evidences of nau-
sea, and his friends advised him not to
tackle the new test.
Mr.. Fleming good-naturedly offered
to call the thing off, and, although
Eisenberg protested at first, he finally
agreed. The drinks were thrown away
He was not as well as he might be
next day, but he is all right now. Mean
while he thinks he can lay just claim to
being the cocktail champion of St.
Louis.-Star Sayings.