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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-12

on that occasion, my" ''Su''e
None from the Colon came near he
said, hut two or three sbots from tho
oSatterleS fell about thu Massachusetts az
me Time, one passing over IT."
i. mat conclusion did You arrive at as
dld not think they were Of over elk
IN reply to a question by the court as to
Wnether ne was ordered to direct his FIRE
~ Lieutenant Dewey said HIS orders were
70 otrect his SHOTS at the Colon directly,
nut ne could not say whether Commodore
Svhley or Captain Higglnson had given the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
ELKs ARE HUsTLING.
They Are Leaving Nothing Undone to
 Make the Carnival Big Success.

They Are Leaving NOIHlnS OHuOHe lo
 Make the Carnival Big Success.
 There arrived in the city yesterday a member of Waterbury lodge who has been all over the world within the past few years and who has per formed before all the crowned heads of Europe. Denny Ryan is as well known across the water as he is in this country. and here in his own city he is one of the popular idols of young and old. Denny brought along with him his wife, who is one of the star performers on the circus circuit and ac- cOmpanying the two was their old friend Rooney" Now there are many who do not know who Rooney is, but if you attend the Elks' fair next week you will be introduced and no doubt Rooney will appreciate the introduc tion. At any rate Denny and Rooney will be at the fair and if they don't make q barrel of fun every evening. then we are false prophets. The chil- dren in particular will be pleased to see Rooney and they don't want to miss getting up an acquaintance.
 That will be only one attraction and
 
 you of all the good things that are in store for you if you get around to the auditorium next week. Be sure and be on hand the opening night. for then the sport will begin. If this town does not be set wild on Monday even ing it will not be the fault of the com Jnittee of arrangements. There will be music enough to last you for a month for the American band and the six drum corps in the city will be on hand to make the air ring with wei come to the opening of the Elks' car nival. It will be a palace that will be opened up to you when you enter the auditorium and the dazzling array of decorations will cause you to pinch yourself to see if you are not lost in. fairylaHd. Then there will be on hand to make your welcome more joyous one. bevy of beautiful young ladies who know how to entertain you. There will be dancing. there will be music. there will be attractions on the stage. and the whole night will be one evening of the greatest pleasure you ever experienced.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
A PRESERVE CoMBIyAT1oN

Pittsburg, Nov 7.-Seventeen of the larger preserve manufacturers of the country, at a meeting in this city, formed a combination to ba known as the American Association of Manufac- turers and Distributors of rood Pro ducts. The objects of the organization is to regulate prices and sales terri tory, and to secure a more just inter- pretation of the pure food laws. The companies represented at the meeting have a combined capiteA of S350O GOO and control about three-fou,.ths of the total production of the country. A central office will be established either in Pittsburg or Chicago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
ARMED EMPLOYEES
k Forcible Possession Of Switch

Took Forcible Possession of Switch
 Engine and Transferred Cars.
 Fl Paso, Texas, Nov 7.-The South ern Pacific railroad at Deming, N. H., refused to switch 90 cars of freight belonging to the Bisbee, Fl Paso & Southwestern railway from the South ern Pacific yards to the Bisbee tracks until s per car switching charges had been paid. An armed body of Bisbee employees took forcible possession of the switch engine and transferred the cars to the Bisbee track. The Souti- ern Pacific ordered the track taken up so that no more cars can be handled to the Bisbee road. The Southern Pa cific also sent to Fl Paso for body of armed officers. There has been no bloodshed. but conflict is threatened.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
OPENING GUN OF FIGHT.
Time War Is In Sight Among the
 Railroads at Chicago.

Chicago, Nov "A time war is in sight among railroads operating be- tween Chicago and St Paul. Vice President Bird of the Milwaukee and St Paul road has given written notice to the managers of the other Chicago St Paul lines that the St Paul company would consider itself no longer a party to the agreement for the time of pas senger trains between the two cities.
 This is the first break ts<et has oc- cured in the time agreement and the railroad men consider it the opening gun of a fight to be expected between the combinations and the independents. It is expected that in the event of wal. being inaugurated as threatened, time between Chicago and St Paul will be reduced from 13 hours 20 minutes to 10 hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
NEW LINE COMPLETED.

Mexico City, Mexico, Nov 7.-The Mexican Central has completed it's new line to Tuxpan in the state of Jalisco, distance of 119 miles from siuadalajara. The road passes through a number of. large and fiourishing towns. The same company shortly ex- poets to complete the line between Tuxpan and Colima.ra distance of for ty-six miles At Colima she Central will connect with the railway to Man zanillo belonging to General William J. Palmer and associates.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
FOG CONTINUES IN LONDON.

London, Nov 7.-The heavy fog which shut down upon London and half the country Tuesday, and which was partially dispersed yesterday ar fernoon. returned during the night and the southern and eastern coasts were enveloped in denser mantle than be- fore The Dutch mail boat Koeningin Regentos collided with the British third class cruiser Prosperine off Sheerness at midnight. The passen- gers and mails were transferred to the PrOsperine and the mail boat was Deeehed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
ROAD ROLLERS WORK DONE.
Created Some Fun for onlookers Tn
 Going to Naugatuck Station.

Going to Naugatuck Station.
 The ponderous road roller used for tamping the asphalt pavement on West Main street was taken to the Nauga- tuck freight station shortly before noon today along Bank street. The man in charge has the business down fine and can handle it with as little trouble as some people would push a wheelbarrow. It was interesting to see him stop it almost on the instan- taneous process and turn it this way and that at a moments warning Some horses almost laid down with fright when they saw the machine coming towards them, others didn't pretend to notice it. but as rule nearly every horse appeared suspicious of it and wanted to give it lots of room. Ami mals that wouldn't bring S1O at an que tion sale pricked up their ears as soon as they saw it; others who did not set their eyes on it at all but heard the strange noise behind them. jumped and reared about like colts. It would pay to keep the machine going up and down the streets all the time Owners of old horses would soon save the price of it on whips and feed. and in addition Waterbury would bear tie reputation of having the most spirited lot of horses in the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Public market gives some prices on fish for tomorrow. They also keep the incest line of meats.
 You must see and hear the Poole pianos to apprec ate them. The briggs X Smith Go sell them.
 United Gas Improvement Co sell gas heaters for $1.25; even temperature at all times.
 Currans' Friday bargains tomorrow will include q fine lot of silk. velvets and the basement bargains.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
BLOWN GLASS LAMPS

ought to be forbidden by law for no Blown Glass Lamps were ever made. or can be made without thin places being left in the oil pot and these thin places give ever a source of danger. Pressed Glass Lamps on the other hand are made with the glass of uniform weight and thick ness, and the use of Pressed Glass Lamps should be Com pulsory, Acting on his ex- perience and judgment we rut in a full line of the best Pressed Glass Lamps to be had. They are made of clear Crystal Glass in attractive patterns and with oil drip. In price from 2Ec to 55C
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
STABLES DESTROYED.

St Louis, Nov 7.-Fire last night completely destroyed the stables and barns of the Excelsior Hauling and Transfer Go. Together with the build ings, sheds and about $12,u00 worth of feed in the lofts, 300 head of horses and mules lost their lives in the flames. Colonel Ed Butler, president of the company, said that $150,O00 would be a low estimate of the loss.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
RESOLUTIONS OF PROTEST.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 7.-The South ern California Fruit exchange has adopted resolutions protesting strongly against the ratification of the reciproc- ity treaties which will come before congress at it's approaching session. The directors of the chamber of com merce passed similar resolutions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
MAY BE MORE CLAIMS

St Petersburg. Nov 7.-rhe E..ws- papers here anticipate that, following the lead of France. other towers will discover claims against Turkey. The Russian newspapers generally welcome the French naval demonstration ill Turkish waters as setback 10 what the Rosiya terms German 9retensions in Turkey"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank sincerely all those who rendered kindness and as sistance in our late bereavement and especially Hugh J. Crane for service as undertaken, and anyone needing such service will do well to give him q call.
 THE CARROLL FAMILY.
 TOO Baldwin street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
HONORARY MEnBEEsHIP.

Munich. Bavaria, Nov 7.-The acad- enr of fine arts has elected to honor arv membership Edwin Austin Abbey, the American painter; John Singer Sargent fhe portrait painter. and Wal fer Crane. the British artist.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
WILL EQUIP CoLLEGB.

London. Nov Tt is announced that Andrew Carnegie will give $ 1T0, ,-J0 to build and equip a technical college in Southern Scotland. The institution will probably be located at Galashiels, counties of Roxburgh and Selkirk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
n1sTRIcT oF WATERBuRY. ss. PRO

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS, PRO SD bate Court, Nov. G. 1901,
 Estate of William Booth, late of Water bury in said district. deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is Ordered that the 11th day of Nov, A. D. 1901. at 9oclock in the forenoon, at the probate office of Waterbury, be and the same is assigned for Q hearing on the allowance Of said adlninis- tration account with said estate and this court directs the Executor to cite all per- sons interested therein, to sppear at said time !l, an ana place by publishing i,g this order Haven County and having circulation in said district
 By Order of Court
 James J, Cassin Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
LOSS s5n nnn

Sioux City, Ia, Nov 1.-The fire in the Gunther & Cullis wholesale toy house was extinguished at an early hour this morning. The loss will not
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-07
HARDING'S s2-74 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Pressed Glass Kitchen Lamps,

A large Manufacturer of Glass Lamps once said 70 us:
 The Manufacture, sale and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14

Heron Nests in the Maine Woods.
There are three known heron colonies
III New England. One Of them Is on
the plantation just to the north Of Sc
bee Lake. On point Of land reaching
out into the pond Is growth Of tall
silver birches, and there are at least
100 nests in the tops of these trees. The
trees are tall, without limbs for forty
feet or more from the ground. 1t is a
well known fact that herons never
build nest in tree with limbs much
less than forty feet from the earth. The
nests are constructed from small sticks,
some up to an inch In diameter. The
nest Is at least two feet across, and
the eggs are a trife smaller than a
hens egg. and of pale blue color. The
old birds go long distances on their for
aging trips, in some cases forty and fif-
ty miles. The birds Of this species
about Moosehead Lake and around the
ponds miles to the south all make their
way to this particular colony at night.
Standing on the point one can see the
birds coming from all directions during
the period in which they feed their
young.-New York Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14
Wisdom PersOnified.

Notwithstanding the lnfallible
detective, patted the passing hobo gen.
tally on the shoulder.
I'm looking for street car conduc-
tor that made away with more nickels
than his deposit with the company
would cover" he said.
The other. as was proper to the plot,
paled perceptibly. 'H-how did you
know me?" he faltered.
"Oh. that's easy" answered the inf.
Diet. Anybody who ever saw a genu
inc hobo would nail you in a moment
as an impostor. The genuine article.
while he never washes, occasionally
scrapes little of the CRIME from his
hands in climbing over a fence. ON.
yes"
But the poor conductor saw the point
too late. and soon he was in a service
more tyrannous than that of the rail-
road company.-Buffalo Express.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14

is dead. that you have not taken posses.
sion OF her property
"a shrewd question:" ne said jeering-
ly. "Why am | in these cursed poor
lodgings? Why am l as poor as dob,
when there are twenty thousand pound
of my wife's estate lying unclaimed? My
sweet, angelic Olivia left no will, or
none in my favor. you may be su"e AMI
by her father will. if she dies interstate
or without children. his p.o.esty sc. 8
to build almshouses. or some conIounded
nonsense, in Melbourne. All she be-
queaths to me is this ring. which l gave
to her ON our wedding day. curse her.!
He held out his hand, on the little
finger of which shone diamond, that
might, as far rs knew, be the one
had once seen in Olivia's possession.
"Perhaps you do not know" he con-
tinued, that it was on this very point,
the making of her will. or securing her
property to me in some way, that my
wife took offense and ran away from me.
Garry was just little too hard upon
her, and was away in Paris. But con-
slider, I expected to be left penniless.
just as you see me left. and Carry was
determined to prevent it."
Then you are sure of her death?" l
said.
$50 sure" he replied calmly. "that we
were married the next day. Olivia's let
ter to me, as we'll as those papers. was
conclusive Of her identity. Would you
like to see it?'
Mrs. Foster gave me a slip Of paper,
ON which were written Il few lines. The
words looked faint, and grew fainter to
my eyes as l read them. They were
without doubt Olivia's writing.
II know that you are poor, and l
send you all l can spare-the ring you
once gave to me. I am even poorer than
yourself. but l have just enough for my
last necessities"
There was no more to be said or done.
Conviction had been brought home to me.
rose to take my leave, and Foster held
out his hand to me, perhaps with kind
ly intention. Oivia's ring was glittering
on it, and could not take 1t into mine.
"Well, well!' he said, II understand;
I am sorry for you. Come again. DR..
Martin Dobree. II you know of any
remedy for my case, you are no true man
If you do not try it,"
went down the narrow staircase,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14
The Doctors dilemma

BY Hesba Stretton

HE will see you.," she said, eyins
osity.
l was anxious to see Olivit's hns-
band, partly from the intense aversion
l felt instinctively toward him. He was
lying back in an old, WORKOUT easy-chair,
with woman's shawl thrown across
his shoulders, for the night was chilly.
His face had the first sickly hue and
emaciation of the disease, and was. prob
ably refined by it. 1t was a handsome,
regular. well-cut face, narrow across
the brows, with thin, firm lips. and eyes
perfect in shape, but cold and glitterins
as STEEL l knew afterward that he was
fifteen years older than Olivia. Across
his knees lay shaggy, starved-looing
cat. which he held fast. and entertained
himself by teasing and tormenting 1t.
lie scrutinized me as kecnly as l did
him.
Il believe we are in some sort con-
nected. DIR. Martin Dobree," he said;
my half. sister. Kate Datrey, is mar
ried to your father. DIR. Dobree."
"Yes," 1 answered shortly. The sub
ject was eminently dsagreeable to me.
and had no wish to pursue it with him.
cay! she will make him happy man, y
he continued mockingly; you are not
Yourself married. l believe, DR.. Martin
DobreeY
took no notice whatever Of his re-
mark, but passed on to formal inquiries
concerning his health. My close study
of his malady helped me here. could
assist him to describe and localize his
svuntOms ou1 I Soon fnruI that tho dis.
ease was in a very early stage.
"You have better grip Of 1t than
Lowry" he said. Il feel as if were
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14
made Of glass, and you could loo
through me. Can you cure me!'

made Of glass, and you could I0oS
through me. Can you cure me-!
II will do my best,," l answered.
$50 YOU all say" he muttered. land
the best Is generally good for nothing
You see l care less about getting over II
than my wife does. She is very anxious
for my recovery"
"Your wife!" l repeated in utter sur
prise; "you are Richard Foster, be-
lieve"
"Certainly," he replied.
"Does your wife know Of your pres.
ent illness?" inquired.
"To be sure" he answered; ''let me
introduce you to Mrs. Richard Foster. y
The woman looked at me with flash.
ing eyes and mockkikng smile, while
Mr.. Foster INDUCED himself with ex.
torting a long and plaintive new from
the poor cat on his knees.
II cannot understand" l said. did
not know how to continue my speech
Though they might choose to pass as
husband and wife among strangers,
they could hardly expect to impose upon
me.
"Ah! 1 see you do not" said Mr.. Eos
ter with visible sneer. BOLIVIA is
dead"
"Olivia dead" exclaimed.
"You were not aware Of itY" he said.
II am afraid l have been too sudden
Kate tells us you were in love with my
first wife, and sacrificed a most eligible
match for her. Would it be too late to
open fresh negotiations with your cous-
in? You see know all your family his
tory"
when did Olivia die?" inquired,
though my tongue felt dry and parched.
and the room. with his fiendish face. was
swimming giddily before my eyes.
"When was it. Carry?" he asked, turn
ing to his wife.
I'VE heard she was dead on the first
Of October" she answered. You mar
ried me the next day"
"Ah. yes"' he said; "Olivia had been
dead to me for more than twelve months.
and the moment | was free l married
her, DR.. Martin. 1t was quite legal"
but what proof have you?" asked
still incredulous, yet with Il heart SO
heavy that it could hardly rouse itself
to hope.
Garry, you have those letters,' said
Richard Foster.
Here are the proofs" said Mrs. Eos
ter.
She put into my hand an ordinary GER
tificate of death, signed by j. Jones,
NJ. d. 1t stated that the deceased,
Olivia Foster, had died on September
the 9th, Of acute Inflammation Of the
lungs. Accompanying this was a letter
written in good handwriting, purport-
ing to be from clergyman or minister,
who had attended Olivia in her fatal i'll
ness. He said that she had desired him
to keep the place Of her death and burial
a secret, and to forward no more than
the official certificate Of the former
event. This letter was signed u. Jones
No clue was given by either document as
to the place where they were written.
"Are you not satisfied" asked Foster
NO." replied; "how Is 1t, II Olivia
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14
Java's Great Explosion.

DR.. Eugene Murray Aaron calls the
eruption of the volcano Krakatua In
Java 1.-THE greatest explosion of modern
times" He says:
1T is quite safe to say. when we are
asked the question as to which Of all
the mighty manifestations Of Gods
power in this world thus far within
the ken Of science has been the most
stupendous, the most all-overwhelming.
that the terrific humiliation Of Kraka-
tua, In 1883. surpasses all else. A smoke
that encircled the globe, a wave that
travelled 1900 miles. a sound heard g.
600 miles afar and an air shock hurled
thrice around the earth-what more
can be sought as testimony to the pent-
up energies beneath our very feet?"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14
NOAH'S ARK A MODERN SHIP.
Proof that the shipbuildinR Industry
F1ourished Before His Time.

Proof that the Shipbuilding Industry
F1ourished Before His Time.
Another popular notion has been up
set. For centuries 1t has been supposed
that Father Noah was the first ship
builder of the world and that the ark
in which he saved his family from
drowning was the first vessel that
"plowed the raging main." This suppo-
sition has been found to be erroneous,
for there exist paintings Of Egyptian
vessels immensely older than the date
2S4O B. c., usually assigned to the ark,
being. indeed, probably between seven
ty and eighty centuries old. Moreover,
there are now in existence in Egypt
boats which were built about the period
the ark was constructed. These are,
however, small craft, about thirty-three
feet long, seven feet or eight feet wide,
and two and half feet to three feet
deep. They were discovered six years
ago by the eminent French Egyptolo-
gist, NJ. ]. De Morgan, in brick vaults
near Cairo and were probably funeral
boats.
They are constructed Of three-inch
acacia and sycamore planks, dovetailed
together and fastened with trenails.
They have floors but no ribs, and
though nearly 5000 years old they held
together after their supports had been
removed. These boats may be consid-
cred side by side with the better
known but much more modern, viking
ship, which is now to be seen in shed
at Christiana. This craft was discOv-
cred in 1880 in a funeral mound, so that
we owe both these existing examples
Of extremely ancient ships to the funer-
al customs of countries SO dissimilar as
Egypt and Norway.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-14

the public alleys VINO have no inclina.
ton to join clubs. and there are half
hundred clubs which are not associated
with any of the leagues.
The game Is very popular among
women. and there are thousands or
women players, but, strangely enough,
there are no women In the clubs affili-
ated In the various leagues. nor Is there
league of women's clubs. although al
most Il dozen leagues could be formed
from the clubs composed exclusively OF
women. On one North Side alley alone
six womens clubs bowl weekly, each
club having an afternoon assigned on
which 1t leases the alleys. The Wom-
ans Athletic Club. the swell organiza-
ton on Michigan avenue has organ
lied six teams. which play three games
week for ten weeks. at the end Of
which time individual trophies are pre-
scented to those holding the highest
scores.
The amount Of money invested in the
game in this city and the amount spent
weekly by the thousands of enthusiasts
mounts away up into the thousands. In
the first place there are probably 5000
players connected with the various
clubs. Their club dues alone will aver
age 50 a month each. so $4,000 Is turned
into the club treasures every month.
In addition to that, players on league
alleys are charged fee Of 80 cents a
night for the use Of the alleys, the mon
ey going toward the expense of service
and maintenance, and there Is another
large sum of money. as every alley In
Chicago Is almost constantly in use.
The $50 public alleys in the city take
in an average of $3.50 per day. calculat-
ed at current rates for the use of the
alleys. In addition to these sums many
players have an individual outfit, con-
sisting of ball. bag in which to car
ry it and special shoes, which total
about 50 in cost and last about a year.
Game IL Costly.
In private clubs the construction Of
two alleys costs about $780, set Of
pins, which last about three months
cost So. and set of n dozen balls cost