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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Deny it as we may. IL IS a fact that
the sentiment of hero worship is not IA
more deeply fixed characteristic of any
people on the globe than the American
While We make less of our army and
navy than almost any other nation. and
while we offer no provisions for re-
warding successful officers other than
giving them the promotions which they
justly earn, II IS fact that the people
of the country are always willing TO
show their appreciation of the heroic
and to reward 1t In SO far as they are
able by political preferment We have
had five wars in this country. and the
people have In each instance taken the
popular hero who won success and
made him President. In each case.
with two exceptions. they have shown
their gratitude or admiration by giving
such heroes a double term in the execu-
tive office. After the winning of our
independence no one except Gen.
Washington could have been elected to
the presidency with such unanlmity of
public sentiment. and he would have
been willing to accept 1t. Then came
the war Of 1912, in which Jackson was
the one who by his battle at New Or
leans won the popular favor. He was
defeated by the House of Representa-
tives In 1924, hut he succeeded in 1928
and 1892. The various Indian wars
that covered the period from 1913 to
I ovric ~ =
ly known and popular at the West and
made him the presidential nominee in
1910 His death in the first year of his
administration, Of course. prevented a
denomination for a second term. The
Mexican war made Gen. Taylor the ma
tiOnal hero for the time. and caused his
nomination for the presidency in 1S4S.
He died before his term of office was
completed. The civil war made many
commanders dear to the people. but
Gen. Grant was the most sincerely be-
loved and nothing could have prevent
ed his nomination and election in 1868
and again In 1872. Other military men,
like Pierce, Hayes and Garfield, have
been chosen to the presidency, but it
W DIS ~ lcllE ltci tiitlI StIN Ices ma u
been rendered that they were chosen
rather because of their political abili-
ties than their military records cred
table rs they may have been. 1t is
worthy of note that none of the men
who by his sword won the gratitude Of
the people was a political general" or
had been placed In position as reward
for party service. In fact. with some
Of them 1t was a serious question to
which party they belonged. If to any
AS a rule, political generals have not
won much renown as military men. and
they have usually returned to civil life
before the fighting was done. The man
In war who does his duty faithfully and
succeeds will be more than likely to
occupy the presidential mansion If he
lives
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Americans have reason to feel proud
of the expressions of foreign experts
regarding the recent performances of
our army and navy. These experts, 1t
should be understood. were sent here
as the official representatives Of their
respective Governments. selected on
account of professional and technical
qualifications, with Instructions to OBJ
serve and report the actual facts re-
garding military and naval operations.
Coming as official representatives, they
we're given every possible facility for
observing, and their opinions are enti-
tied to full weight. Indoctrlnated as
they were with European ideas Of army
discipline and militarism, they could
not be expected to have any prejudice
In favor of American methods, and yet
they We're unanimous In their praise Of
the performances of our army and
navy, of the officers, soldiers. gunnery,
fgting qualities, bravery, dash. endur-
ance-in fact Of all they saw. So far
as the conclusions Of these foreign OBJ
servers have been made public there
Is no difference of opinion among them
or in the reports they have made to
their respective Governments. These
conclusions are gratifying to our ma
tional pride and will have much great
er influence abroad than any claims we
might make or than reports by our own
officers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
TROOP TRAIN wRel
Two Soldiers Killed ma :,
Hurt.

Birmingham, Ala, An,
enlisted men of the Sir,n-
ork volunteers were instan
and one was fatally and four
injured in a wreck which ~
the Louisville Il Nashville. =,
tonight. The killed are:
ley, private, company G. /
city. Frank Glennon, aus
sergeant. company G, nephal
mel j. E. Duffy.
The train was carrying
ninth New York to its no,
Huntsville. 1t left Fernanl
at ! O'Clock Yesterday aftern
or four hours after the time|
departure. The train wreck
first section. 1t was going
rate of speed. Ten miles
engine and tender jumped
derailing five cars, which n
a steep embankment. II
claim the train was runnin
around a curve. The in]
brought here, and are h,
every attention at the intirm
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Nine times in ten It would hc n
mercy If some able-bOdied person
would grab an oar and knock senselcss
the man who rocks the boat. Ii that
vigorous course had been pursued at
Columbia Park. near Chicago. some, If
not all, of the boat-rockcr's five vic
tins might now be alive and we'll and
the rocker would be nursing a broken
head at worst. It's no use trying to
teach him. The cook that pours kero-
sene In the stove to make the fire burn
faster has proved an intelligent and
teachable person compared with the
boat-rocker. Even when she was In
the height of her popularity the worst
of her offending was usually to kill
herself. set the house atire, and give
the rest of the occupants chance to
escape, but the boat-rocker never
learns and never seems able to contine
his attentions to his own amusing. He
never rocks the boat If he is the only
occupant. He must have others to
share his pleasure. And he is never n
sailor. You never see a sailor rock a
boat. Since he can't be taught, he
should be suppressed. He Is commit
ting assault and battery, and his vic
tins certainly have the right of self
defense. Selfdefense conducted with
an oar or boat-hook or stretcher.
providing II did not rock the boat more
than the rocker does, might often save
life. AT any rate, it seems worth
trying.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
May Be Investigat

Washington, Aug. 30.-4
in circulation today thai
General George M. Sternb(
army, had asked Secretary \
der a general investigation \
ical department of the arr
tarv Alger said tonight thai
quest hau .c. reached him
geon-General Sternberg rely
whether he had asked or
ask for a general investiga
department.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
Poisoned at Il Barbl

Hillsboro, Mo-, Aug. So
persons were poisoned at
given at Morse Hill, and
prompt attention OF doctor
able several deaths would
red. Over a score are in al
dition. 1t is believed SOM
paris green in the meat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
Found His LOng-LOst Daughter,

Hot Springs, Ark, Aug. 3O.-A.
Hughes, a wealthy retired broker OF
New York, while passing through the
Arlington hotel dining.hall, discovered
his own daughter, who had been lost
to him for 20 years. Hughes wife de-
serted him years ago, taking with her
their only child. a little girl. The wife
deserted the baby in Chicago, and it
was reared by strangers. She was en-
ployed as waitress in the Arlington
when accidentally discovered by her
wealthy father.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

A Boston thenter announces the
forthcoming production Of new play
entitled "Strangled on Sunday Some
playwright evidently has discovered
that the Boston saloons sell mighty
poor stuff on Sunday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Admiral Dewey did not hesitate, In
his official report, to highly praise the
Chinese servants employed on his ship
While they were non-cOmbatants, they
supplied the gunners with ammunition
during the fight with the Spanish feet.
The wardroom stewards, most Of whom
were Chinese ana japanese, were busy
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

A New York bacteriolOgist claims
that he has discovered about billion
germs on II So bill. He Is lucky; great
many of us would like to try that ex-
pertinent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

The London Standard sweetly re-
marks that Great Britain favors the
American side of this war because she
understands the kind Of stuff the Amer
leans are made Of" She does; she
learned that In ITO and 1912.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

A throne is good deal like bicycle.
AS long as the occupant sits firmly
and there is no obstacle In the way
things go smoothly enough. But when
throne or bicycle once begin to totter
it does not last long until they fall. and.
rs a rule. 1t Is difficult matter to step
down in time and in graceful manner.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

To include all the heroes Of the Merri-
mac in the Senate's vote of thanks to
Lieut.. Hobson was deed worthy Of q
republic. 1t detracts nothing from our
recognition of intelligent leadership, to
reassert that the strength Of this ma
ton Is in the manhood that never hest
tates to follow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

The Boston Traveller says that 10
seph Leadbetter Is astonished to find
that his 1S-year-old wife is really the
wife Of another man." Joseph must
be very sensitive fellow If he is as
tonished by a little thing like that.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

And now Western musician an
nounces the Forthcoming publication of
1.-THE Chigger Waltz" If there is any
thing in name we have no doubt that
this composition will be right up to the
scrltCh
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Blessings sometimes come In dis
guise. 1t might be immensely benef-
cial to Spain to get rid Of all Of her
island colonies. AS far as they are
concerned 1t would be great gain for
civilization for them to escape from
Spanish rule, and It might be an equal
gain for Spain in freeing her from a
prolific source Of national corruption
and enabling the Government to de-
vote itself to the development of home
interests. The Spanish people ought
to find life worth living even If they
lose all their colonies. and certainly
the colonies will be infinitely better off.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

AS to this resemblance between Ad-
miral Diederichs and the Prince Of
Wales. some have thought as lively
old boy the latter hadn't his like on two
continents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

For several correspondents to be put
out of Cuba by the military authorities
would Indicate that the pen. being
mightier than the sword, has Its lIma-
tatiOnS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

When a Russian town cannot pay
what 1t owes to the Government 1t 10
sold by auction That's one way 70
make a sparsely inhabited place settle
tln
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
WOTAN AND MIME,

Two Pets of Seidl Named After Wag.
merriam Characters.
Anton Seidl loved his dogs almost as
devotedly as he did his art. He not
only made provision for them in his
will, but he was never happier than
when with them.
Two of them-a great st. Bernard
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Superstition prevails In the highest
Spanish circles. In the navy IT Is con-
sidered extremely unlucky to be struck
by 13-inch shell.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Two French scientists propose to sail
over the Sahara in balloon. 1t takes
sand to carry out such an enterprise
rs that
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

The American forces may not have
smokeless powder, but they seem to be
able to cope with the enemy's deafness
guns.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Spain ought to be considered pretty
good authority on submarine boats.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

1t is scarcely probable that any ma
ton will now feel like telling Uncle
Samuel to go and get reputation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

John II. Lane, storekeeper of the
United States transport Minnewaska,
dropped dead on his boat at savannah.
Ga.
The total earnings of Sc railroads for
the month OF July amounted to $24,
423, 4S3, an increase of $650,21S over
the same month in 1897.
One of the first business enterprises
to follow the acquisition of Porto Rico
is likely to be new cable connecting
that island with the United States.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

F. A. Leach, superintendent lof the
United States mint in Port Townsend,
Wash. estimates that the gold output
of the Klondike this year has been only
about $5,000,O00
The president has appointed Judge
J. NJ. Hobson, father Of Lieutenant
Hobson, OF Merrimac fame, postmaster
at Greensboro, Ala. Mr.. Hobson ia q
democrat. and the nomination was made
at the earnest request of his republican
fellow townsmen as mark of good
feeling.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
Sensitizing Paper

There are two ways of sens;+;.;,
b brr' one is to apply the solution WITH b q
vi o1osh' and the other is to float the salt
~ w.; paper on the surface of the lion;d
n nnln papers like Rives photopran HH H.
pa paper take the solution quickly and d 10
nG' require so many applications Of -, n -
or op'a "a n IL 1t is applied with brush
III 1in, 80 long a soaking if floated On tho
lili l'iu W., as Go the heavy, rough noners
AIN a,Ao "hatmans drawing paper or r ora1,
b., Inc paper is first sailed and T. ::
better to have this done bv th "Au ~ Is
al al v; photographic goods, as it is 1 mna1
tham i :. 10 apply the sensitive so]nt;on
pranh; ~ IL TO salt the paper. If nhotn
81 paper is used, ask for frosL pno, ,o
t ta, paper but if drawing naner - sui SUI,
,aNe 1t to the dealer and ba~ upt =; IS used
ot t dApense is very trihing, a sb ea'e g.
nor ,ou tL paper costing only cent NV t, vi
p w. 'nan the plain paper. VI TWO
,tn No sensltizing solution 10 ,,,
,nv grams of nitrate of silvan "oo OF
' ". of distilled or fi,t 1.ver ana 8
be- rnt the nitrate of silver crvst water,
"ior, a and then add strony l liani IN
ntinu drop by DROP stirrinn ~. liquid
inita, constantly until the hre e 'no So
I,'" W winch is formed bv tho pr. pre-
, WI or tho ammonia has y y; 'he addi-
,1r uU l'lu'd is clear. Not ma pp' t,l
tho sp' VI ammonia should ha . ,ian
hon tbi i" a and if it does not " c1a
10 so 1,,s amount has been add@ o' clear
ound Table. ''i'ns So Harper's
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
10 Whom 1t rIay Concern:

feel like speaking few words in
behalf of Magnetic Treatment. | am
seventy years old and have been i'll
most of the time during the past year.
my worst trouble has beer my liver,
indigestion and constipation. These
have affected my whole system. | have
been troubled with numbness in my
hands and limbs for a long time, SO
much so that have had very little feel
ing in my hands at times. commenced
taking Magnetic Treatment from Prof.
Is. e. Wilkins two months ago and |
1eel my condition has improved much
under his treatment.
feel that too much cannot be said to
any sufferer to give this
treatment trial. 1t is with much
pleasure that submit this testimonial.
Mrs. M. L. HATCH,
25 South Main St.,
Barre, Vt.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
Goddard Seminary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Flagg and Mr.
ana Mrs. Tyler Towers called at the
Sem one day last week.
Monday, this week, the base bal!
team takes its first trip, playing Bur
lington High School Monday, and ST.
Adams High School Tuesday, returning
W ednesday morning. The lineup will
be as follows: Flagg S, Pierce Oh,
lcnney | I, Lamb 3b, Aver c, Bush or
Booth p, Gale L f, Chase f, IIulet lb.
The school flag has at last been
mcnded and raised. Some difficulty
was found because the halvards had
come out of the flagstaff, but it was re-
placed by one of the electric light COM
pany.
The base ball game between Goddard
second and Montpelier second, due last
thursday, was postponed OH account of
rain.
The reception at the close of this
week is to be conducted by the girls,
VINO will bear the expense and have the
choices usually allotted to the Young
men.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
SOUTH BARRE.

Twelve or more persons went from
here yesterday to Fort Ethan Allen.
The \: P. c. U. held very interest
ing meeting last night.
Arthur Fleetwood is still very ill.
Mr.. j. Estabrook attended the address
gwen yesterday at Montpelier by Edgar
W. Emerson Of Manchester N. ii.
HARRY BANTER PIERCE DEAD
Harry Baxter Pierce one of the oldest
residents in South Barre died this morn
ing after a long illness from heart
trouble. He was born in Royalton in
1876 and moved to Barre several wears
ago, lie Leaves daughter and two
sons. His daughter Mrs. Agnes A.
W aldron came up from Boston SATURDAY.
night. She has telegraphed to her
brother in st, Louis and as soon as she
hears from him the funeral arrangements
will be made.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
The Repartee.


W., E,en IT. johnson was won over by
Wilkes delightful manners until tbov
We're found by Boswell "reclined mon
thclr chairs, with their heads leaning
ALMOST close to each other and talkinc
earnestly IN kind of confidential whis,
per Oh inc personal quarrel between
George Ii and the king of Prussia. II
presented to my mind the happy DAYS
whlch are foretold in Scripture when
me lion shall lie down with the kid "
according to Boswell, "when Wilkes
ma sat together each glass of vino
produced flash of wit, like punnowdau
,nrown into the tire-putf, puff But
likes hardly confirmed this. for he
.noueht the famous Life" the work
Vi an entertaining mailman, {" in which
hiuch was put down to Boswell which
was undoubtedly said by johnson
"hat the latter did, and the fornor
tL not say" We can we'll imagine
tiat an encounter with Boswell wonld
nave many charms for Wilkes.
NO man ever lived who could adant
ms wit better to his company Comnare
III LIS chaff of the alderman, formerly a
oilcAlayer' who was trying to carve
' with knife-"Use trowe1
pio1her use trowel" -with his renlv
~ 70 NINE. &c Pompad,ur when she asto1
T,,n, How far is it safe to 90 in
nT rIiana against Tie royal family?"-
nat Is what am trying to find ont
u;t. There are few more really
W WHY replies recorded than that made
! u! inc prince regent, who asked him at
,naith W .4 ne drank to the kings .
l o "How long have you been So %
oyal' Wllkes?'' Ever since I know ~
i vuf royal hlghness. ''-Cornhill Maga.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
EAST BARRE.

T.. IL. Marion and family have move,
to the city.
Arthur McAllister has moved into the
the house vacated by Mr.. Marion.
The case of j. l.. Dix VS., Henry D.
Camp OF Plainfield, was heard before
Justice A, c. Dickey last Friday. DE.
PENDANT confessed judgment and took an
appeal to County Court.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a.
soclablc' at Mrs. M. Il. Cutters next
Thursday evening. Cake aud ice
cream will be served.
Miss Jennie Colby of East Orange is
visiting at U. L. Sargent's,
The New England Telegraph & TEL
ephone company have been setting new
poles through the village the past week
Rodney Carnes has been sick a few
days but is now recovering.
W. M. Carnes went to Waits River
last Friday to look after his Granite
business there.
Mr.. and Mrs. II, ID. Wheatlev went
% brookilcld last Saturday to visit with
friends there.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
Quarry Explosion a Mystery

Ihe cause of the explosion of the two
kegs of powder at the Mcdonald quarry
last week has ballled all attempts at any
satisfactory conclusion and the exact
cause which brought about such a terri
pie calamity will probably never be
known. Chas. Adams the adiustinp
claim agent of the Massachusetts NIu-
tlal Accident Association was in the
city Saturday and settled the claim of
Mrs. Marion McIvcr whose husband
was killed by the explosion. Her claim
amounted to $1,000 and will be a GREAT
hclp to the widow who was so suddenly
oercft OF her husband, and left with two
small children to protectuntil they shall
arrive at years of self support, Angus
Mclvcr died at 5 Z. NJ. Wednesday. and
the check for the insurance was handed
to the widow Saturday. The policy
was taken ont the 10th of November.
and about $40 had been paid in prcmi-
unlS.
Several theories have been advanced
as to the igniting of the powder, but
most Oh them have been abandoned Al
llrst ii was supposed that piece of hot
nc n might have flown from the anvil
out upon investigation Mr.. Adams found
hat this would have been impossible.
lis theory is that some of the powder ,
must have been spilled on the floor !,
'hile me men were making cartridges =
Ia 'lat some one must have stepped
pom small portion of it. He states II
MT an explosion from such Il source
'o"ld be possible, if the powder had ~
cen on nail head in the floor. and d
iolld be ground underneath boot ID
eel. This would indeed be u rare oc
llrence but Mr.. Adams considers il thc r.,
''y plausible solution of the problem. w
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
VERSHIRE.

(has. NATION and wife have flnishc,
work for Doren Spear and returned +,
their home.
Mrs Clogston has moved from Barr,
TO her new home at the upper village
She is accompanied by her daughter
who is in very poor health.
"A sister and ncice of Slas Titus from
Bradford, visited him last, week. and
called on old friends here.
b. +. Fuller is administrator of E1isbo
Prescatt's estate.
DR.. Bixby was in town last week 10
visit Ii. &. Church who is ill.
Mr.. Wetherbee was called to Woods.
VILE, N. H., the 18th, to see his sister
VINO is dangerously ILL.
The plan of the seven members of tbo
congregational church to buy the Ban.
list parsonage has failed, because the
Wl1c OF the present owner would NOT
sign the deed, she desires if for j., nor.
nanent home. f''
Horace Walker and wife of Chelsco
Visited her brother Lathrop recently.
The road machine commences its Ia
)ors this week.
Sam Fisher is doing carpenter work ot
in Corinth.
A conference of the Conpre oation,1
hurches of Orange County. will t,ko
lace in Tunbridge May 81 and June l
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-16
G. II. Bigelow and wife were in Barre

G. II. Blgelow and wife were in Barr,
Monday.
O. w. Brown of Wiliamstown, and
Slas Stone were here the Sth.
II. ID. Marshall has returned from
Chelsea where he has been attending
school.
c. j, Banister and Mrs. j. II. Sprague
and daughter Hattie were in West Ran
polph the 18th.
j. ID. Reed has bought a pair of work
horses of his brother A. a. Reed of
Williamstown.
+. L. Marshall was in Williamstown
Wednesday.
Harry Braman of Chelsea was in town
the other day.