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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31

town very late last night to talk to us
about Martin, and how the girl in Sark
had refused him. l was very much as
tonished, very muth indeed! Captain
Carey said that he and dear Johanna
had come to the conclusion that the girl
felt some delicacy, perhaps. because or
Martins engagement to me. We talked
it over as friends, and thought Of you.
dear aunt, and your grief and disappoint-
ment, till all at once made up my mind
in moment. 4 will 60 over to Sark and
see the girl myself l said. viii your
said Captain Carey. oh, no. Julia. 1t
will be too much for you 1T would have
been few weeks ago. l said; but now
l could do anything to give aunt Dooree
a moments happiness
Heaven bless you, julia" interrupt
ed, going across to her and kissing her
cheek impetuously.
"There, don't stop me, Martini she
said earnestly. $50 it was arranged Off
hand that Captain Carey should send
for US to St. SIMPSONS this morning,
and take us over to Sar. We had
splendid passage. Kate was in raptures
with the landing place, and the lovely
lane leading up into the island. We turn
ed down the nearest way to Tardif's.
Well. YOU know that brown pool in the
lane lending to the Havre Gosselin? just,
there where there are some low. wealth.
er-beaten trees meeting overhead AMI
making a long green aisle. we saw all in
a moment slim, erect very young-look-
ing girl coming towards us. | knew in
an instant that it was Miss Olivier"
She paused for minute. How plainly
| could see the picture! The arching
trees, and the sulibeams playing fondly
with her shining golden hair! l held my
breath to listen.
"What completely startled me-" said
Julia, twas that Kate suddenly darted
forward and ran to meet her. crying.
'Olivia!"
How does she know her?' exclaim-
ed.
Hush, Martin! Don't interrupt me.
The girl went so deadly pale. thought
she was going to faint, but she did not
She stood for minute looking at us.
and then she burst into the most dread
full fit Of crying! have always thought
her name was Olivier. and so did Kate
For PHYS sake said the girl. IL you
have any pity, leave me here in peace-do
not betray me-
but what does 1t all mean?" asked
my mother. whilst paced to and fro in
the dim room, scarcely able to control
my impotence. yet afraid to question
Julia too eagerly.
II can tell you." said Kate Daltrey
| In her cold. deliberate tones; "she Is the
wife Of my halfbrother, Richard Foster,
who married her more than four years
ago in Melbourne; and she ran away from
him last October, and has not been heard
Of SINCE
"Then you know her whole history"
said. approaching her and pauslng be-
fore her. Are you at liberty to tell It
to us?"
"Certainly." she answered. ut is no
secret. Her father was . wealthy col
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
ing up her mind to be deaf and blind and

ing up her mind to be deaf and blind and
dumb"
But could he not be induced to leave
her in peace II she gave up portion Of
her property?" asked.
"Why should he!" she retorted. III
she was in his hands the whole Of the
property would be his He will never
release her-never. No. her only chance
Is to hide herself from him. The law
cannot deal with wrongs like hers, be-
cause they are as light as air apparently,
though they are as all-pervading as air
Is, and as poisonous as air can be. They
are like choke-damp, only not quite ia
tal He is as crafty and cunning as a
serpent. He could prove himself the
kindest, most considerable Of husbands.
and Olivia next thing to an idiot. Oh.
It Is ridiculous to think Of pitting a girl
like her against him."
But what can be done for her?" ask.
ed vehemently and passionately. my
poor Olivia. what can | do to protect
her?''
"Nothing!" replied Kate Daltrey, cold
ly. "Her only chance IL concealment.
and what a poor chance that is. l went
over to Sark. never thinking that your
Miss Olivier whom had heard so much
Of was Olivia Foster. 1t is an out-of-the-
world place; but so much the more read
lily they will find her, il they once get
clue. A hare is soon caught when it can.
not double; and how could Olivia escape
il they only traced her to Sark?"
My dread of the woman into whose
hands my imbecile curiosity had put the
clue was growing greater every minute.
1t seemed as II Olivia could not be safe
now. day or night; yet what protection
could or Tardif give to her?
"You will not betray her?" l said to
Kate Daltrey, though feeling all the time
that l could not trust her in the smallest
degree.
II have promised dear Julia that" she
answered.
1t became my duty to keep a strict
watch over the woman who had come to
Guernsey to find Olivia. II possible
must decoy her away from the lowly
nest where my helpless bird was shell
tered. She had not sent for me again.
but called upon her the next morning
professionally. and stayed some time
talking with her. But nothing resulted
from the visit beyond the assurance that
she had not yet made any progress to-
wards the discovery Of my secret.
Neither did feel quite safe about
Kate Daltrey. She gave me the impress
sion of being as crafty and cunning as
she described her half-brother Did she
know this woman by sight? That was a
question I could not answer. There was
another question hanging upon it. Ii
she saw her, would she not In some way
contrive to give her sufficient hint with
out positively breaking her promise to
Julia? Kate Daltrey's name did not
appear in the newspapers among the list
Of visitors. az she was staying in a pri'
vate house; but she and this woman
might meet any day in the streets or on
the pier.
had to cross over to Sark the next
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
FIRST AND LAST INDOCRAT.

Late Senator Kyle of South Dakota and
the Word he Coined.
The late Senator Kyle Of South Da-
kota, says the New York Sun, was edu.
Gated in three States for three differ.
ent professionalism a civil engineer in
Illinois, for lawyer in Ohio, OF which
State he was native. and for clergy.
man in Pennsylvania.
When elected to the United States
Senate from South Dakota, In 1891,
he owed his success to a fusion be-
tween Populists and Democrats. On
the first ballot Dr.. Kyle. who was u
member Of the Legislature, did not re-
ceive u single vote from his associates.
and after the thirteenth ballot the few
supporters he had had on every ballot
after the second deserted him for other
candidates. 1t was not until the thir-
ty-ninth ballot that the hopelessness Of
other candidates made possible the
choice Of DR.. Kyle, and his name was
agreed to as compromise.
When it became necessary, through
the requirements Of the Congressional
directory, to supply political designa-
ton for the new Senator. q serious diff
ficulty was encountered. He was not
Populist, and Populist votes did not
elect him. He was not a Democrat.
but Democratic votes In the Legislature
secured his election. He had received
some Republican support, too, and his
general inclination. as his subsequent
course In the Senate showed. was to-
ward the Republican party, Of which
originally he had been member.
As there appeared to be no way for
DR.. Kyle's partisans to arrange the
matter. 1t was left for determination
to the candidate himself, and his choice
Of party designation was original. He
described himself as an Indocrat. That
is. he was an Independent and q Demo
crat-a little Of each.
This word. awkward but novel. gain
ed ten years ago some political celeb
rlty. Sundry candidates for elective
Office in the West described themselves
as Indocrats. and the establishment OF
an Indocratic party was seriously pro-
posed. But no recruits to 1t were gain
ed, and DR.. Kyle remained the last. as
he was the first. conspicuous lndocrat.
either in the Senate or In the House OF
Representatives.
Senator Kyle drifted away from his
former Populist associates, and when
ro r,1oo<od 70 fho Coroto II, 1907 n was
by Republican votes chiefly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
Convincing.

The methods employed by ex-Gov.
Throckmorton Of Texas to make clear
the claims Of his clients were perhaps
unlike those Of any other lawyer, but
they often carried conviction with
them.
At one time he was defending man
who was on trial for murder in Gaines
Vile. Texas. He desired to make 1t
plain to the jury that the man whom his
client killed. although In his shirt
sleeves and without q pist0l-pocket,
might have been well-armed.
Can you see any signs Of arms about
me?" demanded the General, taking on
his coat, and standing before the 1u.
rOrs.
They shook their heads.
"Watch mel" he said. dramatically,
and with that he proceeded to draw
pistol from under each arm, one from
each boot leg, and from the back Of bis
neck a bowie-knife Of most sinister
aspect.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
passing the slate to the next as at frs

passing the slate to the next as at nrst.
No one can make more than one short
line between two dots at one time. anu
it is not allowed to pass between dots
to make long line. Every line must
be from one dot to the next one,
straight up or down. or right or left, or
diagonally between those four points.
making eight directions, in all. in any
Of which the line may be drawn.
The picture must extend to the four
edges Of the square. and If any player,
by an error in drawing, makes this i'm
possible, he should drop out of the
game. The player making the finishing
stroke has the privilege Of naming the
next subject. If the game be played
for a prize. the winner Is the one that
makes the finishing stroke on most of
the pictures drawn.
There is not only amusement. but in
struction. in this pretty exercise. for 1t
gives one a good general knowledge of
drawing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
The Doctors dilemma
BY Hesba Stretton


Daltrey were announced. was about
to withdraw from my mothers room, in
conformity with the etiquette established
amongst us, when Julia recalled me IN
gentler voice than she had used to-
wards me since the day Of my fatal con-
fession.
Stay, Martini she said; what we
have to tell concerns you more than any
One."
sat down again by my mather's sofa,
and she took my hand between both her
own, fondling 1t in the dusk.
1T is about Olivia" I said in as cool
tone as could command.
"Yes," answered Julia: 1--WE have seen
her, and we have found out why she
has refused you. She is married al
ready"
"She told me so yesterday" replied.
"Told you so yesterday" repeated Ju.
liza in an accent of chagrin. If we had
only known that we might have saved
ourselves the passage across to Sark.
MY dear julia" exclaimed my mother.
feverishly. do tell us all about 1t, and
begin at the beginning"
There was nothing Julia liked so MUCH
or could do so well, as to give circum-
stantial account of anything she had
done. She could relate minute details
with 50 much accuracy that when one
was lazy or unoccupied it was pleasant
to listen. My mother enjoled, with all
the delight Of woman, the small touches
by which Julia embellished her sketches.
1 resigned myself to hearing long his
tory, when l was burning to ask one or
two questions and have done with the
topic. .,
ITO begin at the beginning, them" said
Julia, "dear Captain Carey came into
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
ABERDEEN HERALD.

week, alone ana independent Of Captain
Carey. The time passed heavily, and
on the following Monday went on board
the steamer. had not been on deck two
minutes when l saw my patient step on
after me. The last clue was in her I'm
gers now, that was evident.
She did not see me at first; but her air
was exultant and satisfied. There was
no face on board SO elated and flushed.
l kept out Of her way as long as l could
without consigning myself to the black
hole of the cabin; but at last she caught
sight of ME, and came down to the fore
castle to claim me as an acquaintance.
"Ha, ha. DIR. Dobree!' she exclaimed;
$50 you are going to visit Sark' t"oE
YES" l answered more CURLY than
courteously.
CTo be continued.D
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
CHAPTER XVI.

My mother passed restless and agi
tated night, and |, who sat up with her,
was compelled to listen to all her la
mentations But towards the morning
she fell into a heavy sleep, likely to last
for some hours. l could leave her in
perfect security; and at an early hour
went down to Julia's house, strung up
to bear the worst, and intending to have
1t all out with her. and put her ON her
guard before she paid her daily visit to
our house. She must have some hours
for her excitement and rejoicing to bub-
bic over, before she came to talk about
1t to my mother.
II wish to see Miss Dobree," l said to
the girl who quickly answered my noisy
peal of the house bell.
"Please, sir" was her reply, ''she and
Miss Daltrey are gone to Sark with Cap
tain Carey"
Gone to Sark" l repeated in utter
amazement.
Eyes. DIR. Martin. They started quite
early because Of the tide. and Captain
Carey's man brought the carriage to take
them to st. SIMPSONS. don't look for
them back before evening""
when did they make up their minds
to go to Sark?" | inquired nnxiously.
"Only late last night Sir" she answer
ed.
Why were Julia and Kate Daltrey gone
to Sark? What could they have to do
with Olivia? 1t made me almost wild
with anger to think Of them finding
Olivia. and talking to her perhaps OF me
and my love-Questioning her. arguing
with her. tormenting her! The bare
thought Of those two badgering my Olivia
was enough to drive me frantic.
In the cool twilight, Juha and Kate
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
Why Locomotives Are Numbered.

A prominent railroad man tells me
that the old custom Of naming engines
instead of numbering them was done
away with because there was such 4
pressure brought to bear in favor OF
this, that and the other locality. The
various influences used became so au-
noying to the officials that they decided
to adopt the plan Of numbering the loco
motives. which was done. A similar
nuisance exists at Washington in the
Navy Department. Probably during the
late war Secretary Long was pestered
more with people who wanted vessels
named in honor Of somebody or some.
thing than he was with all the other
questions which came before him put
together.-Boston Record.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31

A good and perhaps an old story
comes from the Persian. A man went
to a professional scribe. and asked him
to write letter.
II cannot" said the scribe. II have
a pain in my foot"
"A pain In your foot? What has that
to do with 1t? don't want to send
you anywhere"
mo. sir" said the man. but when
ever write a letter for any one. am
always sent for to read 1t. because no
one else can make 1t out"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
Surely a Stepfath her.

Tommy, your uncle John found a
little boy baby on his doorstep this
morning and he Is going to adopt him."
said a mother to her 5-year-old son.
'Then Uncle John will be the kids
stepfather, won't he. mamma?" Queried
the little fellow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
Telephone Speed.

Where the telephone wires are over
land the speed Of transmission Is at the
rate Of 10000 miles second: where the
wires are through cables under the sea.
the speed is not more than 6,O2O miles q
second.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
The Old. F.,hioned Rov.

Oh. for a glimpse OF natural boy
4 boy with freckled face.
With forehead white meath tangled hair
And limbs devoid Of grace.
Whose feet toe In. while his elbows lare:
Whose knees are patched all ways;
Who turns as rcd as 4 lobster when
You give him word OF praise.
A boy who's born with an appetite,
Who seeks the pantry shelf
To eat his "piece" with resounding
smack
Who isn't gone on himself.
A Robinson Crusoe" reading boy,
Whose pockets bulge with trash;
Who knows the use Of rod and gun.
And where tho brook trout splash.
It's true he'll sit In the easiest chair.
With his hat on his tousled head:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
Must Have Been Young.

ibid any one call while I was out,
Willie?" asked a mother Of her small
son. Yes; one man." answered Willie.
WAS he young or old?" inquired the
mother. "Well, he looked old in the
face, but guess he was awfully young,
cause he didn't have no hair on his
head" was the reply.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31

The Three Feasta.

Now. boys" said the Sunday school
teacher. 'can any Of you name the
three great feasts Of the Jews?"
"Yes'm, can" replied one little fel.
low.
Very we'll, johnny. What are they?"
asked the teacher.
breakfast, dinner and supper" was
the unexpected yet logical reply.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31

II the cook breaks only one dish a
week. it is on Sunday, when the man Of
the house is home to hear the crash, and
grumble about 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31

A law should be passed prohibiting
a woman who is getting fat from wear
Ing rainy day skirt.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
An En- pre- - Doll.


The late Empress Frederick was a
good mother, as well as an able ruler.
This means that her children had pref
ty much the same delightful times with
her that you have with your mothers.
So it Is likely that more than once her
children gathered about her knee and
begged for q story of something that
she did when she was a little girl.
Probably one Of the most delightful
stories to her daughters was about the
wonderful. mysterious chest which
once arrived in London. bearing the
royal arms and the Inscription. ITO the
Doll of the Princess Royal OF Eng
land" Direct from Paris 1t was. and
the gift Of good old King Louis
Philippe. More wonderful still. every
one Of those dreams Of gowns was
made by the most famous dressmaker
Of Paris. In addition to a series Of
gowns that any woman might have en-
We'd. there were tiny embroidered
handkerchlefs, silk stockings. cashmere
shawls. bonnets and NUTS. and as a
browning glory. a little jewel case filed
with beautiful diamond ornaments. ev-
cry one Of which had been expressly
made for the dolls chest.
All this sounds like story from the
Arabian Nights. to US Of less degree.
but when 1t il all sifted out. 1t Is doubt
full II all the gowns and gewgaws gave
the little princess as much pleasure as
those which your dolls wear, made by
your own fingers. give to You. 1t Is SO
much nicer to learn to sew on your doll
clothes. 1t makes many pleasant hours
with your chosen friend In a shady
nook with your dolls sitting near and
your sewing materials strewn about,
with perhaps little lunch now and
then provided by an accommodating
mother.
Kings and queens and Processes and
all the rest Of the royal relations can
not be nearly SO humanity happy as you
are. The fierce eight which heats up
on a throne" naturally casts heavy
shadows. and there are many simple.
human pleasures which they desire. but
from which they are cvt of by the acct
dent OF their birth.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
Chinese In United States.

There are more Chinese QO7.O0 In
the United States than Dutch $1,000,
and almost as many as French (118..
OOO,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-31
That his hands and feet are everywhere.
For youth must have room to spread.

That his hands and feet are everywhere.
For youth must have room to spread.
But he doesn't dub his father "old man."
Nor deny his mothers call,
Nor ridicule what his elders say,
Or think that he knows it all.
A rough and wholesome natural boy
OF q good old-fashioned clay;
God bless him, If he's still on earth,
For he'll make man some day.
Detroit Free Press.
A Great Surprise.
A great yellow sunf10wer grew so tall
1t looked right over the garden wall.
BLESS me-" cried he, what marvellous
sight!
Wonderful meadows to left and right,
And hill that reaches up to the sky,
And long, straight road where the folks
go by.
Twas lucky for me that grew so tall
As to see the lands that lie over the wall.
hadn't the faintest idea," said he,
"How much of place the world might
be.'
Youths Companion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-06-07
| NHE HOME CIRCLE |
THE SONG OF THE BELL.

(CoNclHdcd.)
Burnt to ashes is the stead,
Now the wild storms rugged bed.
In the empty window-panes
Shudd'ring horror now remains,
And the clouds of heaven above
Peep in, as they onward move.
Upon the grave where buried lies
His earthly wealth, his longing eyes
The man one lingering moment throws,
Then, as pilgrim, gladly goes.
Whateer the fierce flames may destroy,
One consolation sweet is left;
His lov'd ones heads he counts and, Joy
He is not cen of one bereft
In the earth it now has pour'd,
And the mould has fll'd Alright
Skill and labor to reward,
Will it beauteous come to llght'
If the mould should crack?
If the casting lack?
While we hope, cen now, alas,
Mischief may have come to pass
To the dark womb of holy earth
We trust what issues from our hand,
As trusts the sower to the land
His seed, in hope twill have its birth
To bless u.s. true to Heavens command.
Seed still more precious in the womb
OF earth we trusting hide, and wait
In hope that even from the tomb
Twill blossom to happier fate.
Sad and heavy from the dome
Hark the Bells death-waings come.
Solemnly the strains, with sorrow fraught,
On her way a pilgrim now escort.
For a mother tolls the Bell
For fond wife sounds the knell
Death, regardless of her charms,
Tears her from her husbands arms,
From her children tears her too,
Offspring of affection true,
Whom she CHERISHED with the love
None but mothers ere can prove.
All the ties their hearts uniting
Are dissolv'd forevermore
She whose smile that home was lighting
Wanders on obivion's shore.
Who will now avert each danger?
Who will now each care dispel?
In her seat will sit stranger
She can never love so well
Till the Bell has cool'd Alright
Let the arduous labor rest
AS the bird midst foliage bright
Flutters, each may thus be best
When the daylight wanes,
Free from dutys chains
Workmen hear the vesper chime;
Masters have for rest no time.
Gladly HES the wanderer fast,
Through the orest-glades SO deep,
Tow'rd his own lov'd cot at last.
Bleating homeward go the sheep;
Broad brow'd, smooth-skinn'd cattle, all
Believing come, and fill each stall.
Home returns the heavy vain,
Staggering meath its load of grain.
Many hued, the garlands lie
On the sheaves, while gladly fly
To the dance the reaper-boys,-
Hush'd each street and market noise,
Round the candles social light
All the household now unite.
Creakingly the town-gates close,
Darkness its black mantle throws
Ger the earth but yet the night,
Though it fills the bad with awe,
Gives the townsman no alright,
For he trusts the wakeful law.
Holy Order, blessing rife,
Heavens own child, by whom in life
Equals joyously are bound,
And whose task It's towns to found,-
Who the wandering savage led
From the plains he us'd to tread,
Enter'd the rude huts of men,
Softening their wild habits then.
And who wove that dearest band,-
Love for home and fatherland
Thousand busy hands are plying,
Into loving union thrown,
And, in fiery motion vieing,
All the forces here are known.