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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
Saryca His Purnose.

A boys code Of etiquette does not con-
form with the manual most approved
ara adopted in so-called polite society,
says the Memphis Scimitar. but II
serves his purpose all right.
Two chubby little fellows were stroll.
ing along the sidewalks the other after
noon, when they were Joined by third.
w!.c was n stranger to one Of the two
chums, SO the other proceeded to intro.
duce them.
"'Ned' Bright, do you know Tom
Brown" lie questioned.
Nope" replied Ned"
"Well. tom Brown. 10 you know
Ned Brightl'
Nope" returned "Tor."
"Wal!. now you know each other"
So "Nal' and "ro.-" proceeded to
"throw' eac.. ether In the most ap-
proved ~aller and roll over and over
in the dust 81 tie friendly way boys
have.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
moment, although he prolonged his
stay until after the last visitor had left

moment, although he prolonged his
stay until after the last visitor had left.
surely he will WRITE" she had said
to herself, and for weeks the postman's
ring had caused a quick fnttering OF
the heart which subsidized into the dull
ache Of disappointment when the long
editor letter never came. She had heard
OF him often from common friends. Of
his success socially and financially In
the distant city which he had made his
home. and had slowly and unwillingly
resigned herself to the conviction that
their friendship had been but an epi-
sode. And now she held In her hand
the announcement Of his marriage to
another woman. She felt glad that ihe
family had regarded him us her sisters
admirer.
Slowly she went upstairs to her room
and unlocked her desk. taking from an
inner drawer Il small stock Of treasures
"A dozen notes, some dried vioiets, candy
box. ribbons. and other souvenirs equal
~ tritling. She must destroy them now,
she was too old-fashlOned to preserve
such memorials Of another woman's
husband. Violets and ribbons were
soon in ashes on the hearth, but each
note in the packet was opened and
read before being sacrificed. She was
naturally methodical and they came In
correct order. She smiled bitterly to
herself to see how little there was real
~ In them. Even Mrs. Bardell's law
yer would have been puzzled to find on
those pages anything tender or COM
initial. What a fool she had been. She
finished the holocaust and turned to re-
place the empty drawer. 1t stuck and
had to be pulled out again. Looking
for the obstruction. she found another
note-the last onc-which she had
mo,,rned -. lost. Now she remembered
that she had put 1t away, after reading
it hastily. for there were people waiting
below. 1t announced that he was com
ing to see her that afternoon and re-
uuested that she would not fail to be
in. Just above the signature was sen-
tcnce In Latin. rapidly and illegibly
written-hls handwriting at its best
was difficult to decipher. She started as
she remembered that in the hurry Of
that long-agO afternoon she had put Off
translating Latin. He knew that she
had studied the language. for he had
once asked her. seemingly apropos Of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
M, cALLIFET ANO HIS FISH.

lie Caught 1t I'm the frcsenCe OF NapO'
leon III. and 1t Made Trouble.
In the etats de service of Gen. GALL
fet, the present War Minister OF
France, there Is curious note which
should endear him to the hearts OF all
fishermen. After paying just tribute
to his abilities, the note reads
"But, unfortunately, he selects ex-
traotdinary companions"
Thereby hangs fish story. Long
ago, In the days Of the second empire,
Gnllifet was the niddc-camp Of NapO-
leon III. At st. Clou0 his quarters
were Just over the Imperial bedroom
Every thing around him was very grand
and very gloomy. The window of his
room looked upon the pond that wash
cd the walls of the chateau. The water
was clear, and the surrounding seem
cry was beautiful; but the young lieu
tenant felt like prisoner. EARLY one
morning while seated at his window
trying to drive away the blues with a
cigar he espied below in the crystal
water an enormous carp. The Instincts
OF the angler, strong in Ga!lifet, made
the young mans eyes snap and set his
heart a-throbb.ng.
The big fish was the private property
Of the Emperor. Consequently, for
Galllfet 1t was forbidden fish. But 1t
was such fine fellow! The resist
ance oc the soldiers conscience was
useless. 1t surrendered uncond.tion-
ally. The remaining part of the cam
paign against the carp was simple
enough. Callifet went to his trunk,
brought out his trusty line, to which
lie fastened hook and an artificial
bait. With his accustomed skill he
cast the line. The carp was hooked
ond hauled in through the window.
Here the lleutenant's fun ended and
l.!s trouble began. The fish landed
UPON Il table, overturned Il large globe
filed with water, and caromed from
that to magnificent vase, which 1t also
upset ana smashed to pieces upon the
floor. Then it began to execute genu.
Inc pas dc carpe among the sm!ther.
Gems.
The Emperor, hearing the strange
racket overhead and seeing the water
trickling through the ceiling. was aston.
ished. He rushed upstairs to find out
what was the matter. Gallifet heard
him coming and endeavored to grab
the carp and throw 1t cut Of the win.
dow. and thus destroy the evidence OF
his poachlng In the imperial pond. But
the slippery thing was hard to hold: so
he tossed 1t into the bed and covered
it up with the bed clothes. When the
Emperor entered tie room he noticed
immediately the quivering bed clothes.
He pulled them down and uncovered
the tloundering fish. His majesty's
face assumed an almost jln-jamic ex.
preston, which gradually faded into a
faint smile. He took In the entire stu.
alton, salutcd, and left the future War
Minister to mediate upon the mysteries
Of u tislerman's luck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
A Wonderful CaaK.

John Curzon, a Polish mechanic, who
was presented with II gold medal for
mis- inventions, performed Il most extra
manufacturing u complete watch in the
space of eight hours. and from mater
ials on which another matchmaker
would have looked with contempt.
1t appears that the Car Of Russia.
hearing OF the marvellous inventive
genius of Curzon. determined to put
him to the test, and forwarded him Il
box containing a few copper nails, some
wood clippings. piece of broken glass.
an old cracked china cup. some wire,
and few cribbage board pegs. with Il
request that he should transform them
into timepiece.
Nothing dnunted. and perceiving n
golden opportunity of winning favor at
the court, Curzon set about his task
with enthusiasm. and in the almost in
credibly short space Of eight hours, had
despatched II wonderfully constructed
watch to the Car, who was so sur
prised and delighted at the work that
he sent for the maker, conferred upon
him several distinctions, and granted
him pension.
The case Of the watch was made Of
china, while the works were simply
composed OF the odds and ends accom-
panying the old cup. Not only did 1t
keep good time. out only required wind
ing once every three or four days. This
remarkable wpfch Is believed to be still
In the possession Of the Russian family.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
that give the boarder that homelike

that give the boarder that homellke
glow, 1t Is the conversation Of the
boarding house table that holds him
and thrills him and keeps his feelings
young and homelike. One should not
overlook the spiritual side. Never a
meal without its cheerful greeting ana
kindly weather talk. Not even If he
would. could he be left out Of those
genial discussions beginning with:
"see by the paper we're going to have
snow"
No one ever feels neglected In n
boarding house. No one ever has any
hungry-hearted hotel lOnesomeness
about him there. If he detects any
GOODNESS in the social atmosphere, let
him remove mt once to one of those es-
Establishments whose landladies adver-
tise that they and the guests are all
one family. In these the home Feelings
mt times fairly run riot In the veins.
They are no mere product OF mustard
plastels and fat-irOns. but the result
OF great, warm, miscellaneous III
timacy on the part Of the people VINO
might otherwise have lodged one an
other had they ever met at all. 1t IS
an intimacy ordained by chance, but
it is as thick as that Of twins and as
yoluble and unacceptable as the inter-
course Of Il crate Of chickens on their
way to market.
The social ties that lash souls to-
gether at a clearinghouse table draw
more powerfully than any mustard
plaster and leave more lasting effects.
Sometimes for good, but sometimes for
evil, it must be said. They say Il deli
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
LIFE IN A BOARDING HOUSE.
Ten Years of the Table Talk Likely "a
Cause Insanity.

Ten Years of the Table Talk Likely TO
Cause Insanity.
A recent writer on WOmen's occupa.
tons accounts for the permanence OF
the boarding house rs Il social institu-
ton by reference to this powerful!
impulse Of the human breast: I'm II
boarding house." says she, "you can
obtain Il mustard plaster and Il cup CT
palatnoia Cruel and Il warm ircn Tor
taking fl spot out of velvet gown
All these ;..iags are dear to :ca-der.'
They GREAT. II home feeling which tee
hungry heart Of the hos. dvslief
misses"
This il true, but 1t Is not whole truth,
and it is unfair tC the boarder. says
the New York Observation-Disclosures.
Deservedly priced as are the mustard
plaster and the warm iron. they are
not the only, or even tie ma.n. Thugs
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
GGEGGEEEEEEGEEGGEEEEEGGE:
A LATIN LESSON.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

S7T was year since he had left CHI
cago. and in all that time she had
heard nothing from him. 1t seemed
strange! they had been such friends
indeed, more than friends, for he had
seemed to like her much, and had
sought her society on every possible oc-
casion. The day before he was to leave
lie had come by appointment to see
her. She had noticed with concern
that his manner was chill and con-
strained, but had had no opportunity
to dissipate that chill by her own cor
diality. Although 1t was not their reg
ular reception day. the drawing-room
was full Of people. and her sister, who
was apt upon occasion to monopolize
his attention. never left them alone for
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17


stationer the other day for help the
latter offered him two lead pencils,
saying: with half the effort required
in begging you can easily sell these for
3 cents apiece" The beggar gazed at
the pencils scornfully. who'd give
me 5 cents for them? he demanded.
why. anybody" said the stationer.
Go out and try It," would your"
asked the beggar. "Why, certainly"
was the reply. A smile Of triumph
spread over the grimy features of the
mendicant. Here you are, then" he
said. Gimme the 10 cents. You can't
go back on your own word" 1t took
the stationer several minutes to re-
cover his breath, but he finally entered
into the deal. and hereafter he will
adopt other tactics.-IIartford Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
RICH YIELD OF THE PACIFIC.

Everything, from Wheat to Pepper.
Found in the Orient Islantls.
Considered from the point Of view Of
what grows In them-which IL. after
all, the point Of view Of most people Of
to-day-says writer In Ainslee's
Magazine, the islands OF the Pacific
present everything from the wheat of
Argentina to the pepper Of Guiana, and
host of things found neither in the
tropics Of South America, nor In the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17

cate brain Is apt to break down after
ten years or 50 of boarding just from
the dripping on 1t of continued table
talk. Like every other good thing, II
cun be OverdOne.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17
DEEDS AWAY HIS DAUGHTER.
She IL Given as a Sort of Chrome with
Fifteen Mining Claims.

Miss Ida Davis, youngest daughter Of
Josiah w. T.. Davis. Of Redding. Cal,
a pretty girl, with dark eyes and hair,
has been decided to Rudolph OFT as IL
she were a piece Of real estate. The
girl Is thrown In as sort Of chrome
along with fifteen mining claims. and In
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17

default OF Davis being able to deliver
these-and the chromo-to OFT he agrees
to forfeit $4,000. The two men princi-
pals in the strange transaction seem to
take 1t as plain, serious matter OF
business. How the girl views 1t il not
known. She is silent. II she isn't
strictly obedient daughter it will cost
her father $4,000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17

Row superior a boy feels when he
hears some other bog being scoldedI
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17

shrewd person never makes the
mistake Of putting oleomargarine be-
fore a woman guest from the country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-05-17

It's unwise to judge n man by the
umbrella he carries until you find out
who owns It
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-08
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS
FOR APPOINTMENT OF DELE.
GATES TO STATE CONVENTION

FOR APPOINTMENT OF DELE
GATES TO STATE CONVENTION.
Louisa, April THE County Demo-
cratic Committee will meet here next
Monday at 1880 to adopt a plan to
elect delegates to the Norfolk State
Convention.
fredericksburg, April AT q meet
ing of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of King George. held at the
courthouse. Saturday, April 21st. was
selected as the day for holding mass
meeting at the county seat to elect del
egates to the State and Congressional
Conventions
Irvington, April northumberland
Democrats will elect delegates to the
Norfolk convention next Monday
(court-day) at Heathsville. in that
county
Lexington, April THE Democratic
County Committee has selected Satur-
day. April 21st as the time for holding
district primaries to elect delegates to
the State Convention to be held in
Norfolk May 3D. The county is enti-
tied to eight delegates. but will elect
ten. each having eight-tenths of a vote
in the convention. Lexington, Natural
Bridge. Walkers Creek. and South
River will each have two delegates. and
Buffalo and Kerr's Creek district each
one delegate.
Lebanon. April THE Democratic
party OF this county held convention
to-day and elected their delegates to
the Norfolk Convention. Eight dele
gates were elected. one from each mag
isterial district, and one at large: s.
B. Quillen. r. l.. Smith. F. II. Fuller,
w. p Gray Ira r. Fuller, B. J. Wysor,
b. T. Wilson. and William L.. Burns,
delegate at large.
The question OF a Constitutional Con-
yention was not considered.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-08
Electricity md Life.

j has been demonstrated that an animal
killed by contact with an eiectrioit current,
may be brought to life. An ordinary in
dus;rni electric current does not pro-
duco instant death, and If 1t were pos
able apparatus, consciousness could be re-
stored. The method employed Is the infu-
sion CT deiibrnated blood. In like man.
known tonic. infuses life into debilltatcd
bodies, by revitalizing and purifying the
blood. This wonderful medicine permeates
every organ, distributing nut,itlve mate
lity or rircu.ation is drrangcd In the
slightest. degree trouble follows. Constl-
patton. dyspepsia. liver and kidney disor-
derS all spring from II weak or diseased
condition OF the digestive organs. which
affects the blood. and through 1t tho en-
tire body. The Bittcrs cures all such dis
orders and makes healthy vigorous blood
1t Is an excellent spring tonic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-08
CURES SYPHILIS!
A Trial Treatment Sent Free to All
Who Suffer From any Stage
of the Disease.
Cures Cases that Hot Springs and
all Other Treatments Fail
ed 10 Even Help.

There has boon discovered by the State
Medical Institute. 222 Elcitron Biz, TT.
Wayne. Ind. the most remarkable Sy-
pills cure ever heard of. II has cured
all such indications mucous patches
in the mouth. sore throat copper colored
spots chancres. alterations on the body
and eyebrows had fallen out ana the whole
skin was mass of bells pimples and
ulcers this wonderful specific has COM
clean perfect condition of physical
health. Every railroad running 10 Fl.
Wayne brinss scores of sufferers seek
Ing this new and marvellous cure and to
enable those who cannot travel to real
ize what truly marvellous work the in
stitute Is accomplishing they will send
free to every sufferer free trial treat
Inent so that everyone can cure them
selves IN the privacy OF their own home.
This is the only known cure for syphilis
DO not hesitate to write Mt once and the
free trial will be sent scaled In plain
package. nol9-eosu-tf-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-08
NEWPORT NEWS.
A COMPLICATED CASE-ARREST-
ED IN NEW YORK.

A COMPLICATED CASE-ARREST-
ED IN NEW YORK.
Newport News Va, April 7.-Rich-
ard Williams, the murderer of James
Ezekiel condemned to death, reprleved
and finally made n life convict by an
executive communication of sentence, is
still in the city Jail.
Judge r.. ]. Isarhnm. of the Corpora
ton Court. VIII to-day write to Gov
ernor Tyler regarding Williams and
will endeavor to estahfish his status
so far as concerns Newport News.
The mans position is peculiar and
unprccedented. So far as Judge Bar
ham knows, officially, lie was hanged
I'm accordance with the sentence pro-
rounccd upon him and is dead. His
Honor has never been officially inform
ed that the sentence of his court was
not carried out or of the reason why
it was not carried out Under the
circumstances he must officially pre-
sumo that the murderer paid the death
penalty. as ordered by the court.
But. as is well known. Governor Ty-
Ter committed the negroes sentence to
Imprisonment for life. Hc was
sna;ched from the shadow of the gal
lows and returned to his cell where
he has been ever since. The Governor
never communicated the fact of the
Communication to the cour., and If he
had. 1t would have been a question
whether there would then have been
any action for Judge Barham to take.
Would IT. have been necessary for him
to make an additional order upon
which Williams would he taken to the
penitentiary? Should the order. instead,
have come from the Governor, or
should the penitentiary authorities
have simply sent here and taken the
man to the penitentinry, If so, upon
whose rf0niSittOO
Whatever the answer TO this question
1t is certainly n fact that the murderer
should have been in the pentent.ary
months and months ago, instead of be-
Ing kept in the city Jail, which Is al
ready overcrowded
AFTER a CRIMINAL.
Chief OF Police HARDWOOD has been In
communication with Capt. McClosky, OF
the New York detective force. In refer
ence to Abram and Sidney Dringer
The FORMER. 1t will be recalled, was
charged with stealing and taking away
seven slot machines. five OF which
were supposed to be In New York. The
latter. 1t appears, Is charged with be-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-08
I REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
PETERSBURG.
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE Wis
ITS CITY-FIVE CHILDREN
BURNED TO DEATH.


ITS CITY-FIVE CHILDREN
BURNED TO DEATH.
Especial to The Virginian- Plot)
Petersburg, Va, April 7-Copgress-
man Theodore L. Burton, of Ohio
chairman Rivers and Harbors commit
tee. and Congress men D. A. Alexander
of Buffalo, N. Y, r. B. Dovener, OF
West Virginia, Rufus e. Lester, OF
Georgia, and I. H. Davidson, of Wis
consin arrived here this afternoon from
Richmond. With the party were Mr.
JAS. Casklel, president OF the city coun-
ell of Richmond: Congressman John
Lamb. of Richmond; MIR. w. II. Curtis,
Mr.. w. r. Trigg. Of the w. r.. Trigg,
Co.: Mr.. Virginus Newton, president OF
the Planters Bank of Richmond, and
MT. George c. Ruskill, sergeant-at-
arms of the city council of Richmond.
The distinguished visitors were met at
the DEPOT by members of the council,
and the chamber of commerce and the
Young Mems Business Association and
were driven over into Pocohontas and
then along the river bank and shown
the proposed route for the division of
the AppomattoX river The party were
next driven down the river bank on the
city side. The Congressional committee
expressed themselves as very favorably
impressed.
The cost of the proposed division
scheme will be about S200.0 The visi-
tors were taken to the Petersburg
Club rooms where they were Hospital
bly, entertained, and were afterwards
driven around the city to various points
of interest They left for Washington
tonight.
CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.
Yesterday morning about three
o'clock. two story frame house, near
IN To,
to James Williams, colored. was burn
ed to the ground, five children perishing
In the flames. Williams had seven
children. but was unable to rescue but
two of them. The fire was caused by
the bedding in one Of the children's
rooms becoming ignited from the crate.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
The Republicans of Dinyviddie county
held convention at the County Court
house yesterday and elected the del
egates to the Republican State Con-
vention. to be held at Norfolk the 10th
instant. and also to the District Con-
vention, to be held at Petersburg April
llth. The convention adopted resolu-
tions endorsing President McIlinley's
administration and tending it's sym
pathy to Col. James D. Brady In his
sickness, and also endorsed A. w
Harris, colored. as a delegate to the
National Republican Convention.
Bishop Randolph arrived here last
night from DinwiddIe Courthouse.
where on yesterday he administered the
rite OF confirmation OF the Episcopal
Church at that place.
The veterans of Il. X. Wilcox Post,
Grand Army OF the Republic, of Spring.
field, Mass. went over to Richmond
this morning, accompanied by repre-
sentatives from A. p. Hill Camp of
Confederate Veterans of this city The
visitors returned to Petersburg this
evening and will remain here until
Monday, when they will leave for
home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-08
FRANKLIN.
PERSONAL NOTES.-THE &C
MAIDS CONVENTION"
''OID

(SDecial to Virginian- Pilot.)
Franklin. Va. April Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie Williams infant child is very
i'll. and small hopes are entertained for
its recovery
Our Mayor, Mr.. j. p. Gay, Is confined
to his home by an attack of the grin.
Miss Nellie Bryant, who has been
visiting in Richmond and Lynchburg
Va. has returned home.
MI. w. IL. Hairless, of Portsmouth,
State organizer for the Woodmen OF
the World, organized n camp here last
Thursday night with twenty-siX men,
bers.
Mr. c. c. Vaughan. sr who has been
quite sick from Il severe cold. is out
again.
The Episcopal Church choir has been
pract!cing for the past month on their
Easter music, and 1t Is expected that
those who attend the Easter services
will hear treat. The chldren's festal
service will take place at 1870 in the
evening.
The Franklin Light Infantry have
had their armory painted, and its ap-
pearance has been greatly improved
Rev. Gilbert Dobbs, the former gifted
preacher of the Baptist Church OF this
place VIII give a lecture at Seminary
Hall here April 9th. 1900 His subject
will be "Taffy and Epitaphy."
Mrs. Goodwin. Of Empora. Is the
| guest of her sister. Mrs. w. l.. Pagan.
Miss Sue White is quite sick a. The
residence of her aunt. Mrs. John Pref.
ton. Her mother arrived yesterda,
from her home at Warrenton, n. c., t.
be with her.
The young ladies OF the Franklin
Female Seminary gave play at Semi
nary Hall last night to large audi
ence. The Imaginable farce, "Old Maids
| Convention" was we'll rendered bS
| these young students.