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The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-12

Special Texas Rainfall responsibilities
tine, .06; KeTrville, IL; Lonsview, .04;
Galveston, 80; Luling OF; Corpus Christi,
l.32; Temple, As; Beaumont, lis; Waco.
"a; Beeville, so; Brenham. ~; Column
bia. 2 A; Corsicana, CT; Cuero. 10; Dali
las. sc: Dublin, 10; Hearne, "a; Henrlet-
ia, T; Houston, 3.6S; Huntsville, 1.42
Heavy Rains--Columbia, Tex, IA;
Houston, 368
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-12

River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta, at a. m. C75th me-
ridian time) yesterday, was 10 feet, a rise
of OIL foot during the preceding twenty
four hours,
Cotton region bulletin. Savannah, Ga,
for the twenty-four hours ending at a
M, 18th meridian time, Aug. II, 1900
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-12
;Dist. Averages,

Remarks-Shower have continued over
the western districts with light scattered
showers over North Carolina. Excessively
high temperatures continue over the east
ern and central districts.
Observations taken at the same moment
of time at all stations, Aug. II, 1900, p.
m, 18th meridian time:
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-12

"A newspapers or sheet Of paper tied on
a window or balcony OF dwelling house
I'm Mexico indicates that there are rooms
10 lot IN the house.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-12
CHEAP To THE MOUNTAINS,

T. for temperature; V. for velocity.
II. B. Boyer, Weather Bureau
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
A Lac. Legend.

This u the story Of the origin of the
famous guipure lace: A certain vene.
tian sailor lad returned from 4 voyage
In eastern waters and brought to hil
betrothed. worker In needle point
. bunch Of the delicate and beautiful
corallins, which he told her was the
lace made By mermaids living In the
coral caves Of the Indian seas. "Pret.
~ a. 1t TO-" said the girl, II will make
something far prettier with my needle,
and my bridal veil shall be of mer.
maids lace"
Ths sailor lad went OF on another
long voyage. and during the months
Of bis absence the girl worked day
after day with her needle, forming
white dots and tiny stars and uniting
them with delicate brides" till at last
an exquisite scarf of guipure was pro.
duced, which was so beautiful that
when she wore 1t n q bridal veil all
Venice spoke Of It In glowing terms
Of admiration, and many noble and
royal women became patronesses Of
the young lacemaker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
The Limb. Of Tai Men,

Tail men, as rule, have bodies out
of proportion to their lower limbs
that is, smaller than they ought to be
with the natural result that they are
unable to bear fatigue, or to compete
In the struggles of life with lesser
men more harmoniously proportional.
Army experience bears out these OBJ
servations. In q long and fatiguins
march the tall men usually fall out
first, or succumb to campaigning, un-
less, as Is very rarely the case, they
havewen knit and symmetrical frames.
A soldier between 8 feet s inches and
8 feet 8 or 9 inches 10 usually the man
most capable Of bearing the strain of
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
WY . r.rk., I. Called . TURKEY.

Why . Turkey La Called . Turkey.
Three hundred years or 80 ago the
newly discovered portions of the new
world We're still supposed to be part
Of the Asiatic continents. and the ma.
I tives were called Indians in conse.
Quence. A common name for the
maize which we call Indian corn was
then Turkish wheat" The delicious
turkey was too important to the larder
to be ignored. 80 the French and Eng
lish explorers soon found name for
It The English Labadlsts or Mystics
who came to New York, then New
Amsterdam, In the autumn Of 1879,
mention the ripe fields Of Turkish
wheat" and also the wild turkey"
The French name of dindin din
doom. the Indian fowl, is more rea-
sonable name for the same bird. since
We agree to call the red aborigines or
autochthones Of this continent Indians.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
ne wAip,i.s Peat.

A footpad or q wife beaten needs an
admonition that he can feel. for that
10 the only kind OF punishment that Is
effective with him. A man who way
lays another for money 10 Q murderer
At heart, and Q man who beats his wife
Is villain Of 70 low Q dye that no
prison reform sentiment il likely to
Affect him fsvorably unless it 10 ad-
ministersd through the open skin.
made 20 by the application of the lash.
We may be very heathenish, but We
believe the whipping post IL good
thing for certain kinds Of criminals.-
Methodist Protestant.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05

lhefc Is my tpuc," ne said.
patiently. Then he rose and, opening
small writing desk which stood in a
corner, drew from 1t an old and faded
photograph.
"There is my wife," he said.
1t was Just an ordinary common pic
ture taken by cheap photographer
and thanks to the climate, rapidly fad.
ing into obscurity. One could make
out the features of Samoan woman.
rather stout and showily dressed, a
baby In her arms and a little girl Of
about 2 holding on by the skirts.
AS work Of art 1t was beneath con.
tempt, but the old man handled 1t rev.
erently, and, before he spoke again.
laid the picture back in its receptacle.
ITS fading quickly" he remarked
sorrowfully. though l keep It from
the light all can. 1t was taken by a
travelling photographer in New Britain
just before But it's all 1 have left
of her. There's only the boy and l
alone now"
A smile lit up his thin face. "Here
he is" he exclaimed, as fine little
fellow Of about 10 rushed into the
room. "Faa-mole-mole, pa" began the
youngster, In that strange mixture of
Samoan and English which half caste
boys speak in this country. Then he
stopped. noticing my presence.
"All right Jacky," said the father,
giving the curly head kindly pat, Ego
and say talofa to the gentleman" And
bashfully the boy, who had not seen a
strange white man for months, held
out his hand, and then took the first
opportunity Of escaping from the room
to Join his playmates outside.
"He's all have left" continued the
trader, "and I'm doing my best to
bring him up as an Englishman. But
what can do here! He must play
with the Samoan boys, or with no one,
and I cannot afford to send him away
to school. The little girls better off;
she's gone with a missionary to Sgd
ney, and he takes good care of her.
She'll grow up into white lady, 1 sup
pose, some day, and won't know her
old father"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
his Nerve Wa, An TA.,..


A good story is told by one of the
omcials Of the United States court in
this city which illustrates either the
unlimited nerve development of GER
tain person or else his guileless limo
cence.
The gentleman in question had been
cited to the court to be adJudged a
bankrupt under the laws of the United
States. His schedule Of assets, how
ever, made but a poor showing COM
pared with the list Of his debts, and,
taking advantage Of his privileges, he
had announced his intention Of claim
ing his full rights Of exemption. This
exemption to person in his situation
in life amounts to $1,000. His entire
property reached q total Of $500, or
80 less than the exemption allowed.
He thereupon requested an order
from Judge Locke that his creditors
be required to make up to him the 40
missing dollars in order that he might
have the full benefits allowed for the
exemption. The lawyers quietly re-
tired and among themselves voted to
him the palm for unrivaled nerve
Jacksonville Times-Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
aew wo.la 10. Have s.ia TIT

There 10 much in the way a thing IL
said. your cheeks are like roses"
said Aunt Flora when Lois came In
from January walk, glowing from
the cold and exercise. Lois smiled
and looked lovingly at Aunt Flora.
Aunt Margaret entered the. room q
minute later and glancing at Lois a.
she stood By the fire said: my! Your
face Is as red as beet!'
The red grew deeper on Lois face,
while unconsciously she turned petu-
lantly away from Aunt Margaret, who
prfdes herself on being plain spoken"
Aunt Flora's way is best. She can
say the right word at the right time,
too, even the word of admonition and
fsproof, but she says 1t in such man
ner that one can think only of the
Scriptural "apples of gold in pictures
Of silver."-Ada O. Sweet in Woman's
Home Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05

Sir Henry Erskine once quelled a
riot in Edinburgh when Mrs. Siddons
was playing to = crowded house In
the largest theater in the town. A sur
" fellow in the pit refused to sit down,
and q howl went UP from all around
him.
The crowd was likely to do him and
the house damage, when Sir Henry
came to the front Of his box with the
quiet statement: pray excuse the
gentleman. Don't you see it L. only q
tailor resting hirnselfY
The man sat down without further
urging.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
Brief and Pithy.

An American law journal has quoted
the charge to q Jury delivered by GER
tain Judge Donovan as the shortest on
ssccrd. The Judge said:
Gentlemen Of the Jury, II you b.
iisvs the plaintiff, find q verdict for
plaintiff and fix the amount. II you be-
lievs the defendant, find a verdict for
defendant. Follow the officer"
But an English periodical caps this
brief charge by quoting shorter one
delivered by Commissioner Kerr. he
said to jury:
That man says prisoner robbed him.
The prisoner says he didn't. You settle
IT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05

% quickly. But what could I dop MY
gun was In the boat, and II I had stop
ped should only have been killed, too,
and the children would have been left
without father. found her lying in
the same spot, but she was dead, and
the wretches had even tied her up
ready to carry her away.
by the time had lain her IN the
boat It was nearly daylight and 1
thought would wait bit and see 1t
through. My blood was up, and I felt
ready for any devilment. I took big
drink Of schnapps and gave the boys
q strong dose too. This, as they were
not used to liquor, made them quite
mad, and they wanted to land at once
and wipe out the whole settlement.
But thought II wise to rest awhile,
and. with my rife on my knee, I sat
still and looked at the dead woman as
she lay on the bottom boards Of the
boat and at the little children sleeping
so peacefully By her side. We pulled
the boat OF Just out Of range of their
spears. BY and BY, when the sun was
up. great big savage stole down to
the beach to have look round, and
ported him as neatly as l would have
done wild pis-then another and
another until they began to sec that
the business was dangerous one and
gave It up. Having scared them sum-
ciently, we anchored the boat close in
and waded ashore. 1t took me half q
day to do 1t. but cleaned that town
out thoroughly. Their houses were lit
tie bits Of huts, not like our fine Sa-
moan dwellings, raised on the ground
on poles and each fenced In as IL
they were always afraid Of attack.
Most Of the people had cleared out into
the bush. but any that I found shot,
and I burned every hut In the place.
don't think they will forget me there
in q hurry. Next .day.I buried the wife
Il - hesd nation end sesiEned my
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05

ave bought bulldog" said Parsnif
to his friend Lessup, "and I want a
motto to put over his kennel. Can you
think Of something's
why not use a dentists notice
Teeth inserted hsssr" suggested Les
40. :: !
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
billet I had had enough Of New Brit:

AIN"
The old man stopped suddenly. 'Pass
the kava silei," he said to the girl, who
was still squatting patiently on the
door. "And now you will understand,
young man. why do not wish to mar
~ again"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29

The Vidette advocates the building OF
a residence for the sheriff, at the expense
of the county. Why not 60 step far
thcr, and build an apartment house for
the accommodation of all the officials?
Why discriminate in favor of the sheriff?
If the county is under any obligation to
furnish that officer with a residence, it
must certainly be similarity situated
toward the rest OF them. So far as the
necessity for the sheriff to reside close to
the Jail is concerned, it is rank nonsense.
The sheriff is allowed deputy, and has
a bed room furnished in the jail building,
and his office adjoins. That such a
proposition should be seriously mooted
simply shows an overweening desire to
add to the indebtedness Of the county.
The republicans will assume charge OF
the county in a few weeks, and will find
it in excellent financial condition, but
such suggestions as the foregoing justify
the suspicion that before year has
elapsed the treasurer will have to resume
the use vi the rubber stamp, "Not Paid
for Want of Funds" that the wise finan-
cial policy Of the fusionists, to pay as
you go, had abolished.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29
FOR CITY ATTORNEY.

J.C. Cross, the present incumbent, is
a candidate for reelection to the office
of city attorney, and even his opponents
must admit that he deserves that honor.
During period Of the city's financial
distress, Mr.. Cross has most capably
filled the Office for salary that did little
more than pay his clerk for transcribing
the ordinances and resolutions passed
by the council, so that it is but fair play,
now the salary is to be increased, to re-
ward his faithful and capable service
with another term.
Mr.. Cross is recognized as one OF the
most able attorneys at the Chehalls
county bar; he has been tried and not
found wanting as city attorney, and at
the present time is engaged in several
important suits for the city, which would
make it decidedly unwise to make a
change at this time. You will make no
mistake in marking your ticket thus:
For city attorney, J. c. Cross X.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20. 1900.
THE CITY ELECTIONS.

Before the next issue of the HERALD
the city elections will occur, and officials
for the ensuing term chosen. The HER
AID is pleased that "politics" was ignored
in the nominating calcuses, and feels
that out of the excellent timber pre-
sented the citizens of Aberdeen will Sc
lect suitable and capable officers.
But few, indeed, are interested in who
holds the offices, but every individual in
the city is interested in a wise and eco
nomical without being penurious) adj
ministration of the city's affairs. The
Offices of mayor and councilmen are with
out compensation, and require a consid-
cradle personal sacrifice Of valuable time
on the part of those holding the positions,
so that in their selection the ability and
willingness of the candidates to make
those sacrifices should be considered,
among their other qualifications.
In selecting the salaried officers, the
only object to be attained is to secure
the most effic ent service for the money,
and all private little axe grinding should
be frowned down. If the voter, in cast
ing his ballot, will act as if he-instead
of voting for public official-were about
to employ these people for private SER
vice, for which he was to pay fixed
sum out of his own purse, there will be
no fear that result will show capable
selections.
Aberdeen is progressing at pace not
surpassed by any city in the state, and
yet it is in somewhat critical stage of
its history. With wise, prudent manage
ment the next United States census may
show it to be the third, if not second,
city in Importance in the state, while
the opposite kind OF administration may
seriously injure its prospects. What
kind of management it will have during
the year 1901, is now up to the people.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29
CALL FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that the City
Council of the City of Aberdeen, Wash.
will receive bids until o'clock P. M.
Saturday, Dec. Sth, 1900, for the improve
ment OF Market street, as in ordinance
No. 2l2 expressed, and the following
specifications, for four blocks, full width
between side walks.
MUD sILLs FOR POSTS
To be pieces OF fir or cedar, 3 inches
thick, IL inches wide, 2la feet long, laid
longitudically with the street with piece
OF 4x6, feet long laid traversely on top
of 2 x -, to be we'll bedded to solid
foundation, go that all parts OF the under
surface touches the ground bents to be
8 feet apart longitudely, feet apart
traversely posts to be x inches thick
set on mud stills and toe nailed with ut
least two 30 penny wire nails to the same
and OF sufficient length with cap to bring
top of stringers to within three inches OF
the grade OF the street as per diagram
attached, which is made part OF these
specifications.
To be OF good sound fir, 1x4 and nailed
to each post with two 10 penny nails as
per diagram.
To be 6x8 inches thick, not less than
breaking Joints as suggested by the in
spiked to each post with one 40 penny
wire spike on each side.
BTRINGERs
To be 3x1O inches thick, not less than
16 feet long, we'll spiked to cap with two
,s~1 <.>k ns,
than 3 inch bearing OH CAP; joints must
be broken 30 that no two come together.
PLANNING
To be 8 inches thick and dressed on
one side to 2 1915 inches laid rough side
up and we'll spiked to stringers with two
90 penny spikes at each end and one at
intermediate stringers; joints must be
broken 90 that no two come together; all
ends OF plank where they meet on string
ers must have bearing Of IN inches on
the stringer; both ends Of planking must
be even with the street and property
line.
LUMBER
All lumber to be OF good sound fir, free
from shakes, waines, black, loose or un.
sound knots. worm holes and other de.
scription of decay; and all work to be
done in thorough and workmanlike
manner to the satisfaction OF the street
commissioner or inspector in charge.
Plans Of which are on file at my Office.
The whole cost Of constructing such
roadway and furnishing materials there.
for to be paid for by warrants drawn on
Special Improvement District No. %, Of
said city.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
good and sufficient bond Of 1900, condi-
toned that the bidder will enter into con.
tract and furnish q good and sufficient
bond for the faithful performance Of his
contract, provided he is the successful
bidder.
The city reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
Given pursuant to ordinance and direc.
ton OF the City Council.
Dated Aberdeen, WASH. this 26th day
OF November, 1900.
GEO. A. BLACK,
City Clerk.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29

Seth Warren has filed contest against
II. Il. Martin for the Office of county
auditor, which, if he felt aggrieved, he
had perfect right to do. But in so do
ing it is to be regretted that he has found
it necessary to accuse every election off,
Ger in Chehalis county Of malconduct,
which is done in the sworn complaint in
these words: 1.-THE particular cause or
causes or grounds of said contest are as
follows, to.wit: LIST, Malconduct on the
part Of the boards of judges in each and
every voting precinct in said county"
This sworn accusation of dishonesty
against some of the most reputable men
in the county will not strengthen the
cause OF Mr.. Warren before the public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29

The people Of Aberdeen should take
the necessary steps to have the legal
tangle, in which the tide lands of the
city is involved, Strengthened out, II pos
sible, by the coming session Of the legis-
lature. 1t will pay the abutting property
owners to procure legal counsel to find
the exact status of these lands, and to
draft bill to cure the defects in title.
While the abutting property owners are
the most directly interested, this is a
matter that concerns the whole people
of Aberdeen. This city lost the Panel 4
Folding Box Co.'s plant through this
difficulty, and it should not be permitted
to stand in the way Of any more labor
employing enterprises.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29
Porter school Report.

Forty-five pupils came every day in the
month of November. At least twenty
five of these walk two miles to reach the
school, and some come from distance
of three miles. The weather, too, has
been of the kind that is foreign to Wash
ingtonians, so the school feels quite a
pardonable pride in its November record.
An indefatigable school committee, an
elocutionist who shared her proceeds
with the school, and an appropriation OF
the school board, have placed $24 in the
library treasury. This will be expended
and more money will be sought until we
have library sufficient to cover the
needs at large school.
For November, these pupils have 100
per cent in attendance:
James Snidow Belle Malone
Charles Mowry Blanche Snidow
Claud Watkins Pauline Snidow
Robert Shambley Laura Snidow
Zula Boiling Ellis Reeves
Joseph Preston Lizzie Hattebaugh
Lewis Wilder Maud Watkins
Oliver Wilder Hattie Reeves
Osman " ilder Lille Moore
May Brady Stanley Boyer
Fern Ford Hugh McMaster
Jennie Moore Charles Harvey
Chappie Snidow Teddy Malone
Hazel Robinson John Watkins
Willie Malone Arnold Ford
Ross Ray Etfie Moore
Guy Wilder Earl Boyer
Lawrence Stevens Myrtle Boyer
Archie Robinson Vida Harvey
Stella Preston Irving McMaster
Hazel Mcpherson Laura McMaster
James Brady Lulu McMaster
David Malone
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29

Senator Cushman X. Davis died Tues
day night, at his home in st. Paul, after
an illness of two months, aged 81 years.
In the death of Senator Davis the United
States senate looses one of it's brightest
minds, and the nation an able statesman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-11-29

The thew brand of democrat" as de.
scribed by the Atlanta Constitution, is
zone who votes with republicans and UNI
dertakes to furnish platforms for the
democrats between times"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-13
Cuba-The Two Governors,

Where Brooke asked and blindly accent
ell advice from one or two men, then al.
lowed them to do as they pleased, Wood
consults dozen, then issues instructions.
and sees that they are obeyed. Where
Brooke received 'reports" Wood makes
personal inspections. Where Brooke
Tiled" or respectfully referred" COM
plants, Wood conducts an investigation.
Wood declares himself candidly, and
proves his declarations to be sincere. His
policy, which he will carry out to the end
unless interferred with by Washington,
can be summed up in few words. He
will trust Cubans always, and help them
prevent themselves from betraying the
confidence.
Let Leonard Wood alone, and it is safe
to assume that he will, during one more
year, have insular affairs in such shape
that he will conduct general elections,
elect a President and Congress, have con-
stitution framed, and turn over TO CRATE
full people what he wishes to build as
much as they to have-a model republic
Edwin Warren Guyol, in Harper's Weekly.