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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22

There is little girl in Detroit whose
passion for the truth under all circum-
stances embarrassed her father very
much the other day. Not long ago he
lost high-salaried place in a business
house because Of its absorption by a
trust, and in the evening denounced
all persons connected with trusts as
thieves and robbers. But the trust
found that 1t needed him, and he was
soon holding his old place, in addition
to a good block Of stock. 1t was no.
ticed that the little girl was deeply i'm
pressed with the incident, and looked
at her father doubtingly when he was
home. One evening there was COM
pany at the house, and the host be-
came involved In a heated political de-
bate with a peppery guest. The form
err made q statement which the latter
fatty denied.
why. my dear man," laughed the
host, you don't mean to coll me a
liar?"
mo, he don't" declared the little one,
AZ she sprang in front of the visitor
and glared at him with flaming eyes,
land l won't have 1t. My papa Is a
robber and thief. but he Is no Hart"
The explanation was soon secured
from the child. and the hilarity follow
ing the expose was the Joy Of the even
lng.-New York Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
was going to fish, and I had helped Nm

was going to fish. and had helped Nm
TO pack his basket. | could see him get
ting out of the harbor, and he had caught
a glimpse of me, and stood up in his
boat bare headed. bidding me good by.
began to sing before he was quite out Of
hearing for he paused upon his oars list
ening, and had given me IA joyous shout
and waved his hat round his head. when
he was sure it was who was singing.
BY IL o'clock knew my dinner would
be ready, and had been out in the fresh
air long enough to be quite ready for II.
Old Mrs Tardif would be looking out
for me impatiently, that she might get
the meal over, and the things cleared
away, and order restored in her dwell
ing.
ITO be continued.)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22

cred from the influence Of the joke. He
was a bright but timd young fellow.
but had that modicum of vanity usually
found in young men who are just reach
ing the period in life when they drift
in the evenings from the home OF one
Dulcinea to the other and while away
the time in cooling the soft nothings or
the swain. He was an average young
fellow except in looks. In this respect
he was rather above the average, and
recognized the fact, of course. There
was certain young girl who happened
to be the particular favorite in the
community, and she deserved all the
wooing she received, for she was really
splendid young woman. and, in fact,
had all the charming attributes Of
rustic belle in Mississippi-lips like
roses, cheeks after the tint of the peach
blossom, pretty, white, evenly set teeth.
curls, and sinuous curves, and all that
sort of thing. She was simply a pink
dream, and there was great rivalry
among the young fellows who visited
her.
VII IL VITA NNSAAiAS AHSI V'AsSA INV
young gentleman who figures in this
tale brushed his hair. polished his teeth.
and went forth to WOO the rustic
queen. The old gentleman was at
home. l ought to remark at this point
that the old man was very fond Of
hunting. and he had just purchased a
new breech-loading shotgun, and his
IL
lively boyish. The young lady happened
to drift back into the sitting-room and
found her father explaining to friend
the many advantages of the new shot
gun, and telling what he would do to
his hunting companions on the next
day, when they would go out to the
lake. The young lady was very enthu-
siastic over the weapon, and turning to
her father, she said: "Oh, papa dear,
take the gun in and show it to Mr..
Blank. I'm sure he'd be delighted to
see 1t for. you know, he is so fond Of
hunting The old gentleman acted on
the suggestion, and, excusng himself
from his guest, made start for the
parlor with the shotgun in his hand.
He showed the door of the parlor open
and rushed in rather hurriedly.
well, the young man rushed out
after the same fashion, and he left
nicely polished cane and a brand-new
hat on the rack. One of his rivals had
told him that the old gentleman did not
like him. and that he seriously objected
to the attention he was paying to the
young lady. When the old gentleman
broke into the parlor with a shotgun
the young fellow could hear the leaden
pellets rafting in his face, and he broke
the sprinting record of the community.
He recovered the hat and cane, but lost
the girl."-New Orleans Times-Demo.
crat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22

fresh air smote upon me almost pain
fully. The sea was sowing brighter,
and glittered here and there in spots
where the sunlight fell upon it. | stayed
on deck in the biting wind, leaning over
the wet bulwarks and gazing across the
desolate sea till my spirits sank like lead.
l was cold, and hungry, and miserable.
How lonely l was. how poor! with neith-
err home nor friend in the world
a mere castaway upon the waves Of this
trOublous life!
"Mamzele is a brave sailor" said a
voice behind me, which recognized as
my seaman of the night before; but we
shall be In port soon."
"What port?" l asked.
"St. Peter-port," he answered. "Mam''
zelle, then, does not know our islands?'
NO." said Where is st. Peter
port?"
I'm Guernsey" he replied. '1f vow
were going to land at st. Peter-port
might be of some service to you"
l looked at him steadily. His voice
was very pleasant one, full Of tones
that went straight to my heart. His face
was bronxed and weather-beaten, but his
deep-set eyes had a steadfast. quiet pow
er In them, and his mouth had a pleas
ant curve about it. He looked middle
aged man to me. He raised his cap as
my eyes looked straight into his, and a
faint smile fitted across his grave face.
II want" l said suddenly, ITO find a
place where can live very cheaply.
have not much money, and l must make
it last long time. Can you tell me OF
such a placer"
you would want a place dt for a
LADY," he said.
NO" answered. II would do all my
own work. What sort Of place do you
and your wife live in?"
my poor little wife is dead" he an
swered. I'VE live in Sark, my mother
and I. am a fisherman, but have also
little farm. 1t Is true we have one
room to spare, which might do for mann
zelle; but the island is far away, and in
the winter Sark is too mournful."
ut will be just tn place l want"
said quickly; ut would suit me exactly
Can you let me 90 there at once? VIII
you take me with you"
NAM -zelle." he replied, smiling, 1.-THE
room must be made ready for you, and
must speak to my mother. If God sends
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
His Mania Is for Clocks.

One of the most ingenious mechanics
In the world Is a Frenchnan named lie
Boullat, living at La Coutaness, who
has made himself famous for the curl
GUS clocks be manufactures. He can
make a clock out Of almost any con-
ceiyable material. Straw and paper
are among the raw materials lie uses.
For twenty years he has been manufac-
turing freak clocks and most French
men who want something out or the
common in that line apply to lie Boul-
lat.
A while ago he turned lot of news
papers into pulp, mixed 1t with harden
ing substance and carved the clock out
of the compound. Even the wheels
and all the machinery of the clock were
made of this material. Naturally this
curious clock does not keep very cor
rect time, but the wonder Is that 1t
goes Mt all. The newspaper clock Is
one of Mr. lie Boullat's latest tri-
umphs.
merely collection of large and small
sticks held together by wires. 1t Is
only upon close inspection that one sees
that It Is a clock constructed on excel
lent principles. 1t keeps very fair time,
never varying more than two minutes
In a week.
Now and then the clockmaker receives
commissions from wealthy Frenchmen
for clocks Of unique design in silver or
gold, decorated with precious stones.
Some of these clocks are entirely made
Of gold, with diamond-tipped hands,
and rubies, garncts, pearls, opals and
emeralds to represent the figures on
the dial Some Of his clocks are beau
tiful works Of art and a few Of the
most interesting specimens are among
the smallest Of timepieces.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
The Doctors dilemma
BY Hesba Stretton


no. and the stranger who had not passed
on. turned pleasantly to me.
You have no change. mamzelle?" he
asked slowly, as ii English was not his
ordinary speech. Every we'll! are you
going to Southampton?
Yes, by the next train" ! answered,
deciding upon that course without hesita-
tion.
80 am l, mann zelle." he said. raising
hand to his oilskin cap; II will pay
this sixpence, and you can give 1t me
again when you buy your ticket in the
Office"
! smiled gladly but gravely. passed
on into the station. At the ticket office
they changed my Australian gold piece
and sought out my seaman friend to re-
turn the. sixpence he had paid for me.
thanked him heartily.
He put me into a compartment where
there were only two ladies, touched his
hat and ran away to a second-class car
riage.
In about two hours or more my fellow
passengers alighted at large, half-de-
serted station. A porter came up to me
as leaned my head through the window.
Going on, missY' he asked.
"Oh, yesw answered, shrinking back
into my corner seat He remained on
the step whilst the train moved on at
slackened pace, and then pulled up. Be
fore me lay dim, dark scene, with little
specks Of light twinkling here and there,
but whether on sea or shore l could not
tell Immediately opposite the train
| stood the black bulls and Inasts and fun
+, nels of two steamers with a glimmer OF
lanterns on their decks. The porter
opened the door for me.
you've only to 80 on board, MISS" he
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22

said. "your luggage will be seen to az
right" And he hurried away to open
the doors Of other carriages.
l stood still, utterly bewildered. with
the wind tossing my hair about, and the
rain beating in sharp singing drops upon
nv face and hands. 1t must have been
close upon midnight. Every one was
hurrying past me. began almost to re-
pent of the desperate step l had taken.
At the gangways Of the two vessels there
were men shouting hoarsely. This way
for the Channel islands," This way for
Hayre and Paris!' To which boat should
trust myself and my fate?
A mere accident decided it. Near the
fore part Of the train | saw the broad,
tall figure Of my new friend. the seamah'
making his way across to the boat for
the Channel Islands: and l made up my
mind to 60 on board the same steamer,
for l had an instructive feeling that he
would prove a real friend. went down
Immediately into the ladies' cabin, which
was almost empty. and chose berth for
myself in the darkest corner. 1t was not
far from the door, and presently two
other ladies' came down. with a gentle
man and the captain. and held an anxious
parley close to me.
us there any danger?" asked one OF
the ladies'.
"Well, I cannot say positively there
will be no dangei," answered the cap
tain: "there's not danger enough to keep
me and the crew In port: but it will he
very dirty night in the Channel. or
course we shall use extra caution. and
all that sort of thing. No; cannot say
l expect any great danger"
but it will be awfully rough?' said
the gentleman.
1t was very stormy and dismal as soon
as we were out OF Southampton water,
and In the rush and swirl Of the Chan
mel. It did not alarm me 80 much as 1t
distracted my thoughts. My hasty escape
had been so unexpected, so unhopcd for,
that it had bewildered me. and it was
almost a pleasure to lie still and listen
to the din and uproar of the sea. Was
myself or no? Was this norning more
than a very vivid dream. from which
should awaken by and by to find myself
a prisoner still. a creature as wretched
and friendless as any that the streets of
London containcdi
watched the dawn break through a
little portfolio opening upon my berth.
which had been washed and beaten by
the water all the night long. The stew
ar,less had gone away early in the night.
So was alone. with the blending light
Of the early dawn and that of the lamp
burning fcebly from the ceiling. l sat
| up In my berth and cautiously unstitched
the lining OF my jacket. Here. months
ago. when I first began to foresee this
emergency. and whilst | was still allow
ed tho use OF my money. ] had concealed
one by one few fve-pound notes.
counted them over. eight OF them; forty
pounds In all. my sole fortune. my only
means OF living. True, ! had diamond
ring and u watch and chain. but how diff
cult mud dangerous II would be- for me
| to sell either Of them! Practically my
means were limited to the eight notes of
FIVE pounds each.
As the light grew left my berth and
veptured to climb the cabin steps. The
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
CHAPTER II.

Looking back upon that time, now |. il
past, and has rounded itself into that
per. ect star saw not when dwelt there
in" it would be untrue to represent my
self as in any way unhappy. At times
| wished earnestly that l had been born
among the people with whom, ! had now
come to live.
Tnrdif led somewhat solitary life
himself. even in this solitary island. with
its scanty population. There was an ugly
church. but Tardif and his mother did
not frequent it, They belonged to a
little knot Of dissenters, who met for
worship in u small room, when Tardif
generally took the lead. For this reason
u sort Of GOODNESS existed between him
and the larger portion Of his fellow ISL
anders.
But there was a second and more I'M
portant cause Of estrangement. He had
married an Englishwoman many years
ago. much to the disappointment Of his
neighbors: and since her death he had
held himself aloof from all the good wom-
en- who would have been glad enough to
undertake the task Of consoiing him for
her loss. Tardif, therefore. was left
very much to himself In bis isolated cot
tage; and his mothers deafness caused
her also to be no very great favorite with
any Of the gossips Of the island.
l learned afterwards that Tardif had
said my name was Olivier, and they
jumped to the conclusion that belonged
to family Of that name 10 Guernsey;
this shielded me from curiosity. l was
nobody but q poor woman who was lodg'
Ing In the spare room Of Tardifs cot
tage. l set myself to grow used to their
mode Of life, and II possible to become
30 useful to them that when my money
was all spent they might be willing to
keep me with them. A the long, dismal
nights IT winter set In. with the wind
sweeping across the island for several
days together with dreary, monotcaous
moan which never ceased. generally sat
BY their hre; for l had nobody but Tar
dif to talk to, and now and then there
arose an urgent need within me to listen
to some friendly voice. and to hear my
own in reply.
March came In with all the strength
and sweetness Of spring. went out
frequently to the field near the church.
| was sitting there one morning. Tardlf
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22

us fair weather l will come back to St..
Peter-port for you in three days. My
name Is Tardif. You can ask the people
in Peter-port what sort Of man Tardif
Of the Havre Gosselin ~"
II do not want any one to tell ME what
sort Of a man you are." said. holding
out my hand. He took it with an mir Of
friendly protection.
"What 10 your name. man zelle?" he
inquired.
"Oh! my name Is Olivia" l said.
went below, inexpressibly satisfied
and comforted. What 1t was in this man
that won my complete. unquestionng con
fidence. did not know; but his very
presence. and the sight Of his good. trust
worthy face, gave me sense Of security
such as have never felt before or since.
Surely God had sent him to me In my
great extremity.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
HE LOST THE GIRL.

All Through q Ridiculous Mistake ON
the Part Of the Lover.
"a curious thing happened to a Ger.
tain young man up in Mississippi some
time ago." remarked visitor to the
city yesterday, land the aforesaid
young man has never completely recov-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
Ingenious.

The most recent triumph Of the
French postal administration is an in
genious little machine which not only
automatically weighs letters and sam
ples, but records on an indicator at the
side the amount required for stamps.
When the article deposited on the bal
ance exceeds the regulation weight. the
indicator promptly hoists the sign.
"Too heavy"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
Robinson Crusoe's Muaket,

A Philadelphia firm Of auctioneers re-
Gently offered at one Of their sales Rob-
insOn Crus0e's musket. 1t was a fine
old flintlock. 1t was In the possession
of a grandniece of Alexander SelkIrk.
and its pedigree Is much more uncloud.
ed than is usually the case with objects
of this kind.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22

Woman may be at the bottom Of all
mans troubles. yet without her life
would not be worth living.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22

When wid0wer acte like a hen
that is trying to steal q nest, that 10 .
sure sign.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
A ,.-,ca,s First White Child.

The first white child born on United
States soil was the granddaughter Of
White, the governor of Roanoke Island.
She was christened Virginia Dare. and
her birthday was on Aug. IS. 1887.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
Water for Plants.

Plants need a good deal more water
as the days grow longer and warmer
than they do in midwinter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-08-22
Slow but Not sure.

"They are not engaged yet? sup
pose he is slow and sure
"Well, he's slow. but she isn't at all
sure. Brooklyn Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
TWICE TOLD TALES
NO Meat Extracted from Them By
SIM. Nh Nlust Ne, q The Fac S. 4

NO Meat Extracted from Them by
Snm. Us II Most Ne, d The Fac S. 1
We have more than twice told the
reader OF the fact that he or she may
perhaps easily discover the cause of the
daily i'll feeling and the experiment is
not difficult to make.
But there are readers who think truths
are for some one else and not for them
selves. -st
Some day the oft told fact will flash
upon us as applicable when the know
ledge comes home, that day after day
of Inconvenience and perhaps of suffer-
ing has been endured. the cause not
being recognized or believed, although
we NAV have been told of the cause
many times over, but never believed it
applied to US 5ut
1t would startle a person to know how
rany people suffer because they drug
themselves daily with coffee. We re-
neat it it is powerful drug, and so af-
fects the delicate nervous system. that
disease may appear in any part of the
body. all parts being dependent for
health. on healthy nervous system.
Relief from coffee for 30 days has cured
thousands of people who never suspect
ed the cause of their troubles.
The use of Postum Food Coffee is of
great benefit to such, as 1t goes to work
directly to rebuild the delicate cell
structures from the elements nature Sc
lects for the work. Relief from a heavy
drug and the taking of proper {nour1sh-
ment is the true and only permanent
method.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26

of the Assembly granting an appropila-
ton. and showed that the institution dur:
ing the existence of the appropriation Was
IN the control of the State.
Mr. Turnbull offered another amend
ment providing that trustees of William
and Mary College should have but Jour
year terms SO long as 1t received aPPlo-
priations from the State.
Mr. Thorn said the trouble about ln'a
was, it was 4, concession by the conrch-
ton that William anG Mary was not con-
trolled by the State.
Mr. Moore suggested that it might also
have the effect Of interfering with me
act of 1855. After considerable further
discussion. DR.. Dunaway announced that
the Committee on Education had >ac-
cepted his substitute. This substitute was
then adopted.
Mr. Withers moved that the convention
be requested to recommit section two re-
lating to the State Board of Education tc
the committee for reconsideration.
Chairman McIlwaine said ne had no OBJ
lection to the motion. and it was adopted
AR Meredith made the same mention
in regard to section three relating 10 81
perintendent OF Public Instruction.
There being great objection, Mr. sIere-
dith withdrew his motion.
The committee rose, reported progress
to the convention and asked that section
two be recomlnitted to the Committee on
Education.
The convention then, rs o'clock ad-
iourned until 10 o'clock to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
THE FUND is GROWING.
,,ore Contributions for the Proposed New
Synagogue.

At a meeting of the Sir Moses Monte
fore congregation held Sunday night 1t
was reported that the subscriptions for
the week aggregated S20oS5. The enter
tainment Committee is making arrange
mentS for a festival to be held next Sun
day Rabbi Cohen, of Norfolk, VIII pc
invited to conduct the opening exercises.
President Stern said a prominent gen.
tleman or Richmond had offered to do
nate $50 to the building fund for the
privilege Of laying the corner stone OF the
new temple.
The following are the contributors to
the building fund since the last report:
Jachover Bros, n. y. s.; T. h. Free
man and Bro. n. Y, 81; c. Brauer and
Son. 81; L. shashnet Bro, n. Y. 81; j.
IIebner and Co., Baltimore, 81; John b.
Co., n. Y, IS; The Branerd Armstrong,
n. Y. So: Mrs. R. H. Johnson, city.
81; Eagel Pants Co, 81; hrs. Cracen, So;
Miss Annie Schirod, s.; VIM. Miller, 50;
H. Ulman. $3.50; T. y. Wailerstein, s.;
H. D. Schleiff, 81; VIM. Habliston, sic;
and Co, $40; B: Metzki. g; J. j. Walker.
J. Sands. So; D. Connel, 81; a. H. -Harsy
Capt Hulce 81; Rev. T. W. White, S.;
Richmond Stove Works, $50; the Tragel
Garbage Co.. 81; ]. w. Rotterd and Co.,
$40; II. y. D. Tails Arms Co., So; Oliver
IS; Christian Manning, So; L. Bernstein,
s.; Capt. Sullivan, 81; L. Blank, 81: Fl.
Hymes ST. a. Gellman, 50; J. Cohen, $3.50;
a. Schechter. 81; NJ. Brown, 81; NJ. Anis-
ter, IS; Mr.. Chippewald. 81; Mr.. Sonen-
berg, 81; S. Stein. S.; Ebel and Lewis. So;
L. Blank, 81: Jolly Helpers, SIS; B. Wolff,
IS; Mr. London, 81; J. Captain 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
HENRICO LAD INJURED.
County Court Adjourned Yesterday for the
Term-Residenc. DESTROYED BY Fire.

Richard Portewig, the n!ne-year-old son
Of Mr.. c. J. Portewig, of Varina, was
knocked down by a buggy last Friday
and seriously injured. The lad was re-
turning home from Tree Hill and was
crossing the road. The wheels of the
buggy passed over his body, intiicting in
ternal injuries. The lad was taken to his
nome by the gentlemen in the buggy.
Or. Devils Wheat Of this city, was
called in to treat him. Or. Wheat stated
last night that while the lads injuries
were serious. he would recover.
The County Court Of Henrlco adjourned
yesterday afternoon for the November
term. Judge sWickham sentenced the
five boys charged with breaking into the
distilery of the late Isaac Davenport.
The sentence of Howard Alley to twelve
months in Jail was also approved.
Sheriff Simon Solomon Was yesterday
appointed administrator OF the estate OF
the late Benjamin F. kellam, of Nlissis-
sippi, by Judge Wickham.
On motion of the Commonwealth At
torney, Judge Wickham issued new rules
in the case of e. NJ. Murray. Louis r.
Myer and p. Terry, charged with
selling liquor on Sunday The rule was
made returnable at the December term
of the court.
Fl TIE case of Curtis Chamberlin against
N. W. Bowe on account Of complica-