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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
DOOM OF TORPEDO SEALED
'rcN May Eevolutionize MADAM,
Warfare.

warfare.
lineage, Aug. 3O.-A small bross
P'oJec'''e' measuring four by one and
ohe-quarter inches, was thrown in tho
'"ke OH Van Buren, street from the
government pier, and at depth of five
ieet 1t exploded. A volume of water
spouted 20 feet into the air. and dead
n'n popbed up to the surface and
i,oateo about, mute testimony to the
oestrnctiveness OF the explosive.
me name of this explosive, which is
'he discovery of two Chicago men, is
m'rex. From recent experiments it's
inventors claim it is not a wild state.
ment to say that mrex will revolution
ize modern warfare.
Unlike the marine torpedo-the most
perfect destroying proiectile known to
naval engineers, mirex, IL compare
lively small brass casing, can be
thrown from a cannon to any distance
desired under 20 miles, and, dropping
INTO the water at the side of man of
war, Will sink to stated depth and ex-
plode with annlhilating results. No
wire has to be connected with the new
proJectlle. as is the case with the sub
marine torpedo. The mirex projectile
does not pierce the steel armor of the
gunboat, but settles in the water to the
depth of 3. 10, 10 20, or any number of
feet the operator may wish, and then
eXplodes:
It's discoveries are Hermann &.
PETER, IA salesman for Browning, King
q Co., and William S. barley. con-
nected with the Clenfoster Hosiery
Company. They are not EXPERT chem
lists, and mirex in its perfect state is
the result OF some luck and a good deal
of hard work and enterprise.
John II. Edelman, a wealthy former
Phlladelphian, has such faith in the
virtue of mirex as a destroyer OF ships
and navies that he is backing it liber.
ally with his money.
PETER is a modest man of 23 years,
and in speaking of the explosive, said:
ut is neither liquid not solid, nor is
it powder. While experimenting
with it barley and myself smoke our
pipes and handle it as we would so
much sand. 1t is an odd and wonder
full mixture, and its name signifies
nothing. 1t explodes at any depth we
desire, the explosion depending on the
quantity and quality of the compost
ton we place in the projectile We are
now having gun model constructed
in Chicago, and within six weeks this.
cannon will be finished and presented
to the United States navy department.
1t will throw a projectile eight inches
long and three and half inches in d-
ameter. This will blow into atoms
any ship that will float in the lake.
Each one of these shells will cost about
$40, vastly cheaper than torpedos now
in use and far more accurate and de-
structive."
Mr.. barley is only 10 years OF age.
He will not divulge the character or
nature of the new explosive.
The projectile used in these expert
ments is about the size OF a giant fire
cracker, and the ends OF the cylinder
are closed with a substance that looks
like tnfoil.
Mr.. barley was once connected with
the navy department.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
EurOpe's Oldest Professor.

Samuel Brassai, the eminent Hun
garian professor, has just celebrated
the siXtieth anniversary Of his advent
to scientific honors. He Is 81 years old.
and is the senior active teacher of
learning in Europe. Through his I'M
selfish devotion to the cause of Hun
gary and the purifying Of the Magyar
language he has established a firm
place In the hearts of his countrymen.
Mr. Brassai has contributed number
of scientific inventions to the physical
laboratories Of his college In Buda-
Pesth, among them chronometer with
which he watches the standing of the
sun each day and thus regulates the
town clocks. He is great philanthro-
pist. Most of his money has been CIV
en- to the advancement Of sciences
throughout his land.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

About one year ago a respected citi-
zen Of small town in North Dakota
walked into the hotel with his wife for
the monday meal. He saw at his table
two strangers, one young man. pref
ty well dressed, and the other, evident
ly farmer, about 60 years Of age, with
gray, rough beard and well-worn and
ill-fitting clothing. Little attention
was paid to the pair, beyond a hasty
scrutiny. The citizen and his wife
We're thinking Of taking a trip to a
lake in Manitoba, near Crystal City,
for a few days, and were talking about
the trip. inquiring how long the fishing
would be good, etc. questions which
those who were talking seemed unable
to answer. The old farmer spoke up,
and, venturing to explain that he lived
quite near the lake. told all about the
situation there, where to go, at whose
house to stop and other needed infor-
nation. Little else was said. but the
impression made on the citizen and
wife was not sufficient to cause them
to make very much inquiry, and no one,
about the hotel knew who the two men
were.
"Well, he seemed to be nice old fell
low" said the wife, though l noticed
he seemed quite helpless in regard to
dispOsing of his lettuce. Probably his
first meal at hotel"
Very likely" replied the citizen.
The next day the citizen met his
friend. the lveryman, who said
by the way, did you see Premier
Greenway Of Manitoba when he was
here yesterday? His driver brought
ham down here from Crystal City,
where he lives, you know, to catch the
train for ST. Paul and then to Ottawa,
as he was in hurry to go. He said he
thought Greenway was called there to
confer with I.aurier and fix up the
school question He took dinner at the
Columbia, and I didn't know but you
might have seen him."-Boston Tran
ScriDt
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
LONG CHASE FOR A MURDERER
Detectives Pursued Him Half Way
Around the World.


Around the World.
Port Townsend, Aug. 30. - The
steamer Portland, due from St.
Mchacls, has on board Il murderer who
was chased by detectives half way
around the world. He is in irons and
under constant watch of two Pinkerton
detectives. The prisoner, William
Smith, was pursued over the continent,
to Dyea, and across Chilkoot pass, over
the lakes and down the rivers to the
goldfields of Klondike, where he was
taken into custody.
Smith was storekeeper in town
near Cedar Rapids, Ia, up to several
burned and in the ruins was found the
charred body of a man. Smiths rela-
tives claimed that he was burned to
death in the fire His life was insured
for $50, 900, and demand was made
for the money. An investigation led
to the belief that the body was not that
of Smith, but of Waterman. The
theory was at once advanced that Smith
had committed a murder and burned
his store in the hope that the body
would be roasted beyond recognition,
and his relatives obtain the insurance
money after he had disappeared.
Pinkerton men were put on the trail,
and after one of the longest chases on
record. arrested Smith at Dawson City
on July IL. He was taken to St
Michaels to await the sailing of the
Portland.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
Shot Him In the Neck.

Spokane, WASH, Aug. 30. Deputy
kMf Brown, Of Cheney, this evening
i& and seriously wounded J. G.
lkn, Known also by the alias "col-
|ra," wanted in Spokane for robbing
|lhmhand named Doyle, last night.
EilM alighted from a freight train,
~ Brown placed him under arrest.
|llah6 negro, also wanted. was seen
y bnrn coming into town on a bi
qs& Brown tried to get both, and
l0A broke away, and ran. Brown
shots to scare him, and then
~ him in the neck. The bullet
.dld IN the mouth, tearing away part
! TIE jaw. Allen is said to be the
go who shot Hawkins in Butte,
Imt, short time ago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Evidently determined to lessen his
expenses for trip to the shore, an in
genious wheelman pedaled down Wal
nut street early the other morning on
a tandem. the rear seat Of which con-
tanned an ordinary travelling trunk
supported by means Of a board fasten-
ed to the seat. Comments and smiles
were numerous as the strange looking
load went about, but the cycler wore
satisfied expression. which showed
that he was proud of his ingenuity. He
got along swimmingly until he reach
ed Second street. In the midst of a
gathering of produce teams the daring
rider spied about ten inches of an open
ing. Giving an extra squirt he attempt
ed to pass through. evidently forget
ting he had the trunk in the rear. There
was sudden jolt, cracking noise,
colored language. and all was over. BY
miracle the cycler was not hurt, but
was merely thrown among lot of
splinters which had formerly been
trunk. In daZed manner he collected
lot Of shirts, collars, outing suits and
several other essentials to sporty
time, and, strapping them together,
tied them on the seat again and started
for home.-Philadelph Record.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
'azed earnestly at them and took the

gazed earnestly at them and took the
wheel
"You won't hurt old Biddle, know"
he said. trying to speak confidently.
"Of course not" said Miss Evans,
emphatcally.
"Tar doesn't hurt" explained Miss
Williams.
ITS good for YOU said the third
lady, positively. Conceive
ITS no good" said the mate. as Eph.
rain came hurriedly into the rigging.
you'll have to give in"
I'm - If | WILL" said the infuriat.
ed skipper Then an idea occurred to
him, and puckering his face shrewdly
he began to descend.
"All right" he said, shortly as Miss
Evans advanced to meet him. 'Tll 90
back"
He took the wheel. The schooner
came around before the wind. and the
willing crew, letting the sheets 60, haul.
ed them in again on the port side
And now, my lads" said the skin.
per, with benevolent smile. lust
GEAR tnat mess up of the deck, and
you may as well pitch them mops over.
board They'll never be any good
again"
He spoke carelessly, albeit his voice
trembled n little, but his heart sank
within him as Miss Evans waved them
back.
You stay where you are" she said.
imperously. We'll throw them over
board-when we've done with them.
What did you say, Captain?"
The Captain was about to repeat 1t
with great readiness when Miss Evans
raised her trusty mop. The words died
away on his lips, and after hopeless
glance from his mate to the crew, and
from the crew to the rigging he ac-
ceped his defeat and in grim silence
took them home again.-Washingto
Post
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
A COstIy HyuuOtic Test.

Tallulah Falls, Ga, Aug. 30.-A
suit for 81, $50 damages has been filed
in this county which develops sensa-
tionally unique story. Mrs. Fairbanks
Higgins and her daughter, OF Atlanta,
have been spending the summer here,
and in the burning of the Grandview
hotel, at which they were stopping,
lost their possessions, amounting to
1880. They sued the proprietor to
recover.
Mrs. B. A. Young, proprietress OF
the hotel, les an answer alleging IN
substance that at an evening social the
Young lady was hypnotized and com
manded to fire the hotel. When she
retired to her room it is claimed that
she literally obeyed the injunction and
robbed herself of right to sue.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
rms ARE ENCOURAGED
- II the Strike Believed to
Be in Sight.

sns Il the Strike Believed t"
Be In Sight.
rBAur. Aug. 30.-The miners
y " encouraged over the pros
4 the early settlement of the
Efforts are now being directed
4 Pennsylvania railroad and the
81 Geld Of Pennsylvania.
rtid President Dolan addressed a
~ It Claridge, Westmoreland
/, ha night, and the men decid-
tsait work. President Dolan says
i'm have been closed in the Cen
Rdtict and that work will be sls-
lin that region within a short
~ Lowry went to Bunola this.
ni4, accompanied by several
IA and ordered the strikers off
2ublic roads. The first attempt at
I'M the mines was made at the
rpon mines, near Mcdonald, this
u1ng. Two carloads of foreigners
Rsnt to the mines about daylight
1pt to work loading slack into the
About 800 women marched against
lninefs, attacked them with stones
| dubsand drove them from the cars.
women then dumped the slack
. the cars. They were met by
" strikers and marched a short dis
q from the mine where they are
enumped.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
Saved His Daughters Lives.

New York, Aug. 30. - Harry G.
Stone, the veteran manager OF the Pat
terson opera-house, became i'll and was
forced to 90 to his home, which is
called Ryle Park, on the banks OF the
Passiac river, short distance below
the village of Little Falls. His indis-
position proved the salvation of his
three daughters, Minnie, Bella and
Maud, for he rescued them from
drowning by his opportune advent from
town.
The girls had gone out for row on
the river and they upset in IL feet OF
water just after his arrival. Although
Mr.. Stone is 60 years old, he managed
to reach them before they sank and
saved them by almost superhuman
efforts. Two were unconscious when
brought ashore.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
All Three Were Cremated.

Jackson, CAL, Aug. 3o.-The board,
inc house of the Union Consolidated
mine at Weiland, eight miles east OF
here, was burned to the ground las'
niaht and Mrs. Craighead, wife OF the
proprietor, and two OF her grand,
children. aged and 10 years, perished
in the flames. Mrs. Craighead had
escaped but rushed back in the flames
"a rescue the children. She picked up
one child, and just as she reached the
hall the building collapsed and IN "a Few
minutes was pile of smoldering ruins'
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
severn's Advertising Points.

best of ads.
A smart advertiser doesn't write
smart ads.
1t is as easy to spoil good ad as /,
is difficult to write one.
Genial warmth in the ad will thaw
out the purses Of readers.
Poor advertising succeeds oftener
than good advertising fails.
Change the ad often and each time
let it be change for the better
Time Is economy, but the people who
have most time have least money, and
those who have most money have
least time: so concentration Is neces.
sary in the ad.--Ad Sense.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

ashland, Wis, Aug. 3O.-The Gold
.. .a..e Mining Company, at the head of
anch Is Ex-Governor Swineford, was
ANY, @,osn INTO CONSERVATION by the news
Ia ls' S,oOO rounds of valuable gold ere
!. ~onslng to the company went down
~ ~ ne Mexico. 1t vas not known that
!, ~ .n' pany's representative had ship
~ Z" by that boat until today.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

I. KANSAS City, Aug. 3O.-There is a
i. V'n under way in the local hog mar
- !oday's prices were the highest
! ~ within nearly two years, going
\ ~ 70 10 cents a hundred, on top of
similar advance yesterday. Prices
az advanced 40 cents since last FRI
~ ~ cents since August /, and they
-. \. now III higher than in the middle
:, - 'u'y. The advance in prices is due
~, - "e increased demand for meats,
'''ner than scarcity of hogs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Seattle, Aug. 3O.-The steamer City
of topeka arrived from the north TINS
morning, bringing excursionists and
about 30 men from Skaguay who came
down because they were afraid they
could not get over the passes this WIN
ter This is the largest number yet to
come back and the men who came aver
that there will be many more In the
next few weeks. No change in the
condition of the trail is reported and
m Yukon miners direct from the mines
came by this steamer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
Freirht Trains Collide.

Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 3O.-A
collision occurred on the
Southern railway, three miles west OF
Eden. Freight train No. 40, from At
lanta, collided with an extra freight
train going east. Both engines were
badly damaged and 10 cars broken up.
The injured SO far as known are: John
Cheaves, of Atlanta, fatally; J. e..
Sewine, of Birmingham, engineer OF
the extra, seriously bruised; three
other trainmen injured.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Vnlcaso, Aug 30.-William Crafty,
no before the war, was one of the
u'e' notable conductors of the "under-
pOund railroad" for the assistance of
!" runaway slaves, died near Maryville,
=, 'as' night, Of old age. Mr.. Crafty,
NV sad, helped over 5000 slaves es-
oe 10 Canada, and at one time a re.
." OF $1,000 was offered to any one
wv would deliver him dead or alive
Su'n OF Mason and Dixon's line. He
s% w years of age.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Toronto, Aug. 3o.-A visiting de-
tachment of / 5 members OF the It. A.
r. from Buffalo marched up Yonge
street carrying the stars and stripes. 1t
ia a violation OF civic ordinance to
carry foreign flag in this city, unless
a British flag is also carried. A pc.
liceman stopped the procession and
told the marchers of the violation.
They bought small union jack, but
no one would carry it. Finally a small
boy was hired to do that duty and the
veterans continued on their way.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Port Townsend, Aug. 30.-Mr. J.
Metcalf, of Detroit, Mich, who came
down from st. Mlchaels on the Colman,
states that he saw man wash $l2. so
from one pan of sawdust which he took
from the floor of a barroOm in Dawson
City. 1t is said to be a common prac-
tice for miners to open gold dust bags
and take out a pinch of gold dust in
payment for drinks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
70 ON THE CROWD.

and Several wounded In
!, n.rsd" N'e"'"''
]. Aue. 30.-Corr espond-
r,a,.,sld from Mereda, Iu-
!. S,te Of August 81, says;
-, were killed and sew
Ina riot which occurred
n b front Of the municipal m,
/. sunday evening. The cause
.',,,sk seems to have been
r.s 81 the police, who at
i. sople because of their OPP
: he candidacy of Senior Car
! ~ present governor OF fn-
4 I, sought reelection ,
,,or instructed the chief of
!. ~ on the crowd in the event
ss.k The chief ignored his
4. because of a refusal on the
a. soyernor to reduce them to
~ a result the governor
.,a Of his aides rs acting
iplise a,,,,or;
4. ulssa on Sunday night,
a..on Rameriz, one of the
!, party, threw a giant fire
I. mont Of the police station.
u. and as though acting on a
4, police fired on the crowd,
M woman and two men. The
';susdiately scattered.
reached the headquarters OF
i,a,l guard, and a detachment
A ,pd commenced firing on the
They killed nine persons and
ssny more.
d,he riots was at once sent to
l.t riss, and he ordered the ar
k,l The officials connected with
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

.aoucah, KY, Aug. 30.-The mea-
"a particulars of wholesale case Of
r r.'.ohihg have reached the city from
,s.'Oway county. Eight persons are
,, ~ to have been poisoned by eat
!, ~ . melon stolen from a neighbours
w. ~sn. Seven of the number are dead
ton. '' 10 - " WIN
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
Salisbury's Plan.

Rome, Aug. 3O.-Italy has wired
Morocco. threatening to dispatch
man.ofwar to Tangier, unless the crew
Of the Italian brig Fidicura is released.
Moorish pirates recently attacked and
numbered the Fidicura and detained
~, oraw
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

!, nnoseburg, Or, Aug. 3O.-The firm
= 4 noolnson Bros. has discovered ore
!" u'e Myrtle, Or, mining district that
1ays VI, 800 per ton free gold as fine a.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

A merchant in Copenhagen was fined
10 crowns for having used the Ameri'
can flag as an advertising medium.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

An Atchison man Is writing novel
in which the villain is avenged by his
vsyal marrying the heroine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Some of the insects are in a state OF
maturity 80 minutes after birth.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER..
Downing. Hopkins s. Company's Review
of Trade.

of Trade.
An inquiry into European crop con-
dltions conducted by the Orange Judd
syndicate of agricultural papers, includ-
ing the American Agriculturist, of New
York, the Orange-Judd Farmer, of Chi
cago, and the New England Homestead.
of Springfield, Mass, indicates that the
food crop situation abroad is very grave.
Estimates Of Europe's Gincluding
EnglanD need of wheat imports range
all the way from 300, 10000 to 4OO,-
100000 bushels. Europe's wheat crop
for 1895, 1894 and 1898 averaged L.
SOC, 900, 900 bushels. In 1891 the fam
Inc year, it was only l,20O,OOO The
impression is gaining ground that Eu-
ropes wheat this year is even less than
In 1891. But this is not the worst of
1t. Europe usually produces as much
rye as she does wheat 1t is the bread
grain OF the masses. The rye crop of
the principal European countries has
averaged above 300, 900 annually
for 1896, 1895, 1894 and 1898. This
season the rye crop of these countries
cannot much exceed S75, 900, 900 BUSH
els. Quite as bad is the potato pros
pect. Only about 1850, 600, 900 bush
els of potatoes will be harvested in
these countries this year. Without re-
gard to the United Kingdom or other
European countries, there is shortage
OF sons million bushels of potatoes.
The European shortage, compared with
the average, follows:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Of Thursto,
3 report tho
Pity is givinl
ice have MOI
nd the crop
lent quality.
tate peniteu.
Pblishing /
hstitution ID
lets and in1
Ftitutions Of
lie mill, a
b, last weeh
for hand1
fting 97,o0a
8 in a tend
the shineld
record,I
0 shingla.I
bis daily
shingles |
les will b.
oming VIM
|erent CON-
lerent Local
view Of EN-.
illness next
heries have
|ent, owing
ckeye run.
eumed The
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Il on tho
furnished
Bella has|
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

Hons in Ste
hir this fall
mber 20 and
|nd the otbe1
/ 20 and sol
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-09-02

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