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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
RIeeAR CASE WITH JURY.
Defendant Again Takes Stand and contradicts Other Witnesses.

Freehold, N. J., December 23.-The talk ing of testimony in the Laura Biggar trial was concluded today and the law yers for both sides began summing up. Miss Biggar again went on the stand. She contradicted the testimony given by Josie Lane and her former maid, Mollie Desldn, to the effect that Miss Biggar had maintained improper relations with other men during MT. Bennetts life time. Dr. Hendricks denied the statement by Josie Lane as to his relations with Miss Biggar.
 The case went to the jury at a late hour this afternoon. At the end of ar hour no agreement was reached.
 The jury being unable to agree, were locked up for the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
Mrs. Winslow's soothlno svr,,n.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHs the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC. and ia twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
WEEKLY COTTON STATISTICS.
Liverpool Reports Sales of All Kind:
 39,C00 Bales.

Liverpool, December 23.-Following ar the weekly cotton statistics: Total sales of all kinds. S9, 900 bales. Total sales American, 37,OOO. English spinners takings, 4S,OoO. Total exports, 1000.
 Import of all kinds, S0,000 Import American, 73,0OO Stock of all kinds 497,000. Stock American, 423,000. Quantity afloat, all winds $50. 900. Quantity afloat, American, 292, 1000. Total sales on speculation, 24,700. Total sales to exporters, 2200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
Privilege Abused.

The privelege granted the fireworks dealers and handlers of notions for Christmas to occupy feet of the pave ment on street is being abused and the police will be instructed today to see that the merchants confine themselves strictly to the territory allowed them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The directors of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power Company have authorized the payment of a semi-annual dividend of per cent on the preferred stock of the company, payable January 1. 1903, to stockholders of record at the close of business December 26, 1902. The trans fer books will be closed from the evening of December 26, 1902, to the morning of January 1, 1903.
 ROBERT JEMISON, President
 J. P. ROSS, Secretary. i2-2O-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
Rebels to Assist Castro.

Willemstadt Island of Curacao (by boat from La Guayra), December 23.-The rev. olutionists have answered President Cas- tros proposition that they should unite with the government and turn their arms against the, foreigners who have attacked Venezuela by referring the president to General Mates. their only chief capable of dealing with the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO.

Account of the International Live Stock
 Exposition, Chicago. November 29-Decem- Der G. the Mobile and Ohio railroad will sell tickets from coupon stations south of Cairo, H., at rate of one and one-third fare on the certificate plan, for the round trip Ask your home agent or write John M. Beall, A. G. P. A, St. Louis, for par ticulars. 11-S-sat-wed-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
Held on Austin's TeIeuram.

Montgomery, December 23.-(Special) )- Al Gossit a Birmingham man, is held here by the police on telegram from Chief Austin saying he is wanted for stealing $500. Gossit was here some months ago and it is said was run out of town by the police He is accompanied on this trip by a young woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
THE MAccABEES.
Country Store Is Now Open in City
 Hall Building.

The Maccadees' have opened their coun- try store in the city hall building on the first floor aud are doing thriving busl- ness. Ev:ry one who calls is to receive a Christmas present of some description. Some of them are valuable. Every chance $ valued at 10 cents and the visitors riay have as many chances as they wish. Sev eral very handsome prizes have been drawn and presented to the store to be raffled over again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Stole from Perfection Mattress Co., Jim Kid, a negro, was yesterday fined $30 by Judge Feagin on a charge of larceny of sacks from the Perfection Mattress company. Will Hill was fined $15 on the same charge.
 Stolen Property-J. W. Kendrick, a negro, was yesterday bound over to the Criminal court by Judge Feagin on a charge of buying and receiving stolen property, knowing the same to be stolen. His bond was set at $500.
 Extra PoIice-Twenty extra police men were put on duty yesterday morn ing and are assisting the regular pa trolmen in the performance of holiday work The men wear ribbon badges with the word police stamped thereon
 Episcopal SerVices-Holy commu- ion will be administered at the Church ot the Advent tomorrow morning at i:30 o'clock and at the close of the Il o'clock services. There will be holy communion at St. Mary's at the close of the Il o'clock services.
 Marriage Last Night-Miss Ellen Mann and Howard 0. Simmons were married last night at 8 o'clock, the ceremony being performed at the resi-. dence of P. D. Goode, near the Cleve. land station on the West End car line A reception followed the ceremony, The bridal couple will leave today for Columbiana.
 CnnNaaI wa9AAnS-n negro, was yesterday fined S100 and sentenced to 1S0 days on charge of carrying concealed weapons. The trial was before Judge Feagin. J. B. Rich, ards, white man, was fined S1O0 and sentenced to 1S0 days on the streets on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was tried by Judge Fea- gin.
 obstructing Sidewalks-Alexande Blach, a young white man, was ar rested yesterday on a charge of ob- strueting the sidewalks with a fire works stand, and will be tried today. w. F. Short of 2004 Second avenue preferred the charge, and he claims that Blach was interfering with his business by having stand in front of his place of business.
 Marr age Llcenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Stephen B. Copeland and Mrs. Mary D. Elgin, Lee Russell and Ruth M. Dempsey, Ben F. Parsons and Minnie Mccormack, John Lewis Adams and Annie w. Holiday, Charles H. Eli and Emma V. Parks, Fred Mobley and An nie Morgan, Sam Elliott and Lola Estes, R. F. F1emming and Fay Cleve- land, Henry L. Burnham and Lula Allender, Walter w. Burlington and Alice Middleton, Charles Reeves and Mrs. Etta Evans, John c. Russell and Ollie Mahan, c. D. Mills and Grace T. Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Ing a nephew of the captain, who was killed. A relief tug dispatched to the scene has not yet returned.
 Captain Williams and Engineer Dunn were married and leave families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
Port EffectivaIN RIockaded.

Puerto Cabello, December 23.-This port has been effectively blockaded since yes terday The blockade Is being enforced against vessels of all nationalities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Is there someone for whom you failed to buy a Xmas present? It Is not yet too late. fBromberg will keep his store open until 10 o'clock tonight for your convenience, and you will find there gifts just as choice as the thousands that were disposed of last week. fThere are no "left-overs' in the common sense of the term, for each article of great or small value was selected with equal care. fMy prices, too, encourage the spirit of giving.
 F. w. Bromberg,
 l07 N. 10th St,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Charged With Stealing-J. w. Wills, a white man, was yesterday fined $30 on a charge of stealing an overcoat from c. N. Lawson in a saloon on Second avenue, near Twenty-second street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
TO CURE A coLp lN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Florence Hotel Arrivals.-G. E. Daugh- erty, Nashville Tenn; w. B. Wearen, Cincinnati; Dan Merriwith, Louisvilles w. P. Brooks, Chattanooga; D. J. Wa haven Atlanta; R. w. Ellis, Macon, Ga.; A. Holderith, New Orleans E. s, Clag gert, Greenville, Miss; J. D. Lacy, Jas per, Ala; w. s. Stone. Bessemer; w. A. Parker Columbiana; J. G. Howard, Au brey, Ala; Martin Thompson, Pittsburg; R. E. Lee Helena; H. D. Morrow, Chat tanooga; Warren Brown, D. D. Ray, An niston; J. K. Powers, Florence, Ala; J. G. Shackelford, Hogansville; A. D. Han ney, Atlanta, Ga. Samuel A. Mccoy, Ensley, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Stole from Perfection Mattress Co., Jim Kid, a negro, was yesterday fined $30 by Judge Feagin on a charge of larceny of sacks from the Perfection Mattress company. Will Hill was fined $15 on the same charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
CITY ITEMS.

Masqueraders-Tw or thirty young men in masks will assemble in Capitol park tomorrow afternoon at l o'clock and celebrate Christmas in Mobile style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Mall DeIlveries-There will be one delivery of mail tomorrow in Birming- ham. The registry, stamp and gen eral delivery windows will be open from S:30 to 10:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Kenneth F. Hawkins, former treasurer of Jefferson county, but now living in Texas, is here at the bedside of his sis ter, Mrs. D. B. Hickman. Mrs. Hickman was stricken with apoplexy several days ago. Her condition last night was un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24
PERSONAL.

Edgar Floyd has gone to Baltimore on legal business. He will be absent five l daxra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-24

Stolen Property-J. W. Kendrick, a negro, was yesterday bound over to the Criminal court by Judge Feagin on a charge of buying and receiving stolen property, knowing the same to be stolen. His bond was set at $500.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21

The report Of the loss at sea of the
schooner A. J. West cannot be confirmed
at San Francisco.
Mrs. Jacob Weatherwax and Miss Ina
Weatherwax left yesterday for short
visit in Portland.
Miss Hattie Simons returned last night
from Seattle, where she has been attend
ing Summer Normal.
Hot weather seems to produce head
ache while our headache capsules reduce
it. EVANS DRUG Co.
VIC. Lloyd has returned from Spo-
kane. and will resume his position at
Maley's cigar factory.
Mrs. M. Gawley, Mrs. Jas. NJ. Hackett
and Misses Young are spending the
week at North Beach.
Fraser & Maize, Flma, purchase Bel!
of Lexington whiskey direct from the
distillery in Kentucky. 3m
Miss Hattie Watson returned to Olym-
pia, Tuesday, after visit with her sister,
Mrs. f. A. Suemnicht.
Mrs. B. Zeebuyth, OF Montesano, Wis.,
tied Aberdeen friends this week, the
guest OF Mrs. l. Beemer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Overmeyer and
children returned Tuesday from few
days outing at the Beach.
Mrs. Theo Nelson is entertaining a
party of lady friends this afternoon, at
her home, in Fast Aberdeen.
There is lots of fun to watch the ladies'
buy bargains at Harris. They know a
good thing when they see it.
Mrs. S. c. Dresbach who has been the
guest of Mrs. G. +. Karshner left yester-
day for her home in Tacoma.
Rev. Mr.. Pritchard, OF Puyallup. will
assume the pastorate OF the Aberdeen
Presbyterian church, Sept. l..
Miss Clarksteade and Miss frankie
Dale, who have been the guests of the
Misses Lewis for several days returned
this morning to their home in Seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21

Edmund Croft was up from Markham
Yesterday, on business. Mr.. Croft ha
received word of the death Of his brother
Jack Croft, at Detroit, Mich.
The HERALD wants an agent in ever.
precinct in the county, and offers terms
that will allow each one to make goot
money. Write for particulars. tt.
Clarence Crowther came over from
Portland, Monday, and with his father
l. C. Crowther, left today for visit al
their old home in Pennsylvania.
I Thadeus Wincki was brought up from
Hoquiam, Monday, to the Aberdeen
General hospital, with badly cut leg,
received while working in the box fac
tory
The fall in freight rates on coastwise
lumber cargoes may be all right for the
shippers, but it is rough on shipowners,
and depressing to the shipbuilding in
dustry.
The contract for the building OF the
Presbyterian church, that was dropped
by Judd & Silvis, has been awarded to
Bert Henry, who will push the work to
completion.
The Epworth League gave pleasant
moonlight excursion to Westport, on the
steamer F fleetwood, Tuesday night. The
steamer was crowded with happy young
folks, who report delightful trip.
The run of salmon has been light so
far, and the catch is being shipped to
cold storage. The Chinese crew will ar
rive today or tomorrow, when the work
of canning the fish will commence.
The Christian Endeavor societies Of
Chehalis county will have a grand rally
at Westport beach this evening.
The gathering will be addressed by Miss
Carrie A. Holbrook, of Minneapolis.
Ed. Gay, the well known barber and
dancing teacher, who went south last
spring, returned to Aberdeen last even
ing, and will resume charge of his old
barber shop, ON F street, next Monday.
Razor Strops, "Unrivaled" Finest
Leather and Canvas. Prepared by ex-
pert barber. Price $l.25. Solicitors
wanted. Razors honed perfectly, price
Csc. G. E. Wichman, 1921 Fifth Ave.
Seattle.
The failure OF the machinery to arrive
from the east has delayed the completion
of the steamer Harbor Belle, and the
Wilson Bros. Navigation Co. has lest the
use of the steamer during the beach
season.
The socialist party Of Chehalis county
has called convention, to meet at Aber-
deem, Sept. IS for the purpose OF nomi-
mating full legislative and county
ticket, if the convention thinks such
action advisable.
Preaching at the Baptist church by
Rev. Geo. W. Griffin at II a. m. and s
.. M. Evening Theme. "The Elder
Brother" The last of series on the
Prodigal son. Sunday school 10 a. m.
a hearty welcome to all.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21

Contractor John Andt rson has TO c.
of men at work building the arch and
booths for the Woodmen's Carnival, on
Broadway, south from Heron street.
The arch facing Heron street will be
quite elaborate, and will be handsomely
decorated. Sixteen booths will be
erected, almost all OF which have already
been engaged.
According to the Pacific Lumber Trade
Journal, Aberdeen again leads the state
in lumber shipments. For the first six
months of 1902, the shipments from Abb
erdeen were, 54,S90,SS7 feet as against
A ,454, S03, for the corresponding period
last year. The total increase Of cargo
shipments for the state was 33,503, 172
feet, of which Aberdeen represented
nearly one. third.
A sailor, giving his name as S. Boul-
ander, was tried in Judge Pearson s
court Tuesday evening, on charge of
having stolen some carpenter tools from
the McWhinney shipyard, and was dis
charged, the evidence failing to establish
the crime. He was arrested again yes
terday morning upon new complaint,
and, upon a jury trial last night, was
convicted of petty larceny, and fined $25
and costs. An appeal was taken, ard
the tools returned to the owner.
While Miss Lena Vanucie, in com pany
with her cousin. Ellis Wheeler, was
riding down the Broadway hill on her
wheel Tuesday evening, she lost control
of the wheel, and ran off the road at
Sixth street, to the ground six feet be.
low. Miss Vanucie was taken to the
home OF Al. Richau, and was found tc
be severely injured, although no bone:
were broken. Later in the evening she
was conveyed to her home in East Alb
erdeen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21

Samuel Ball and Lester Kimball left
Tuesday for visit at their old homes,
in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
The new NJ. T.. church in South Aber-
deem is being rapidly completed, and
will be ready.for occupancy about sept.l.
The American Mill Co. has closed a
contract with the Southern Pacific rail-
road, to furnish 100000 feet of railway
ties.
Fred F. Smith and family returned
Monday from their outing, on North
Beach, looking quite rugged after their
trip.
A dancing party will be given in
Koehler's Hall this evening in honor OF
Miss Belle Abbott, who will leave Satur-
day for Whatcom.
Marian Kinard. of Vancouver, B. c..
who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. ]. NJ.
Walker, fell from teeter board, Tues
day, and broke an arm.
Have your eyes fitted to glasses by Dr.
o. N. sullivan, oculist-optician. Will
return to his home office, Todd's Phar'
macy, about Sept. LIST.
Contractor Totten has the PORTER
building, on Wishkah street, that will be
occupied by the Daily Bulletin, enclosed
and the roof nearly on.
Thos. Gallogle came up from logging
camp near Ocosta, Tuesday, with severa
toes cut off with an axe, and entered the
Aberdeen General hospital
The vanilla and lemon extract manu-
featured at Wheeler Bros. Tea Store il
guaranteed pure and is sold in an,
quantity at wholesale prices. 46tf
The school board has secured the ole
Presbyterian church building, II anC
, Wishkah streets, for school purposes
pending the erection OF the new schoo
house.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Report Of the Short Session last Thursday
and Friday.

Report Of the Short Session last Thursda,
and Friday.
The board of county commissioners
met at Montesano last Thursday, ant
adjourned Friday until today.
The resignation of o. l.. Higley, super.
visor of road district 81, was accepted
and Alois Haas was appointed to fill the
vacancy.
The treasurer was ordered to strike
from the assessment rolls of 1901 the in.
provements taxed against Let 10, block 3,
f. & Ms addition to Aberdeen, on APP
plication of Henry Lentz.
The action of Commissioner Smith, in
awarding the contract for the improve
ment of the Jas. Stewart road. to Grain
q Mcbride, was ratified.
The contract for the building of the
Salmon creek bridge was awarded to T.
d. Hayworth, for 500.
On Application of j. B. Bridges, the
taxes on the e1a Of ne14, sec. 5-17-6, for
years prior to 1901, was stricken from
the rolls, the same having been govern
ment land
A bid for the construction of bridge
across the Chehalis river at Porter was
received from the P. S. Bridge & Dredg-
ing Co., for 1855. The bid was rejected
as too high.
The auditor was instructed to notify
the Aberdeen city council that upon re-
ceipt OF the proper certificate showing
the city to have population in excess
of 5000 inhabitants, that the board will
pass an order in accordance with said
certificates, providing for justice of the
peace and constable under salary as
allowed by law.
The hearing of the the surveyors re.
port ON the b. l.. Titus road was set for
August 81.
The auditor was ordered to advertise
for bids for new beams, joist and floor
ing for the Elbow Rifle bridge.
The bond of F. l.. Nethery, for wood
contract was approved.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21
Along the Water front.

The schooner Il. G. Slade is loading at
the West & Slade mill for Hilo, II. 1.
The schooner Chas. r. Wilson is at the
Wilson mill, loading for San Francisco.
The schooner Jennie Stella is at the
West & Slade mill, loading for San
Francisco.
The schooner Henry Wilson sailed to-
day from the Wilson mill for San
Francisco.
The schooner f. b. jackson is loading
at the Wilson mill, for Sidney, New
South Wales.
The steamer Santa Monica is at the
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle mill, load
ing for San Francisco.
The new schooner Edward West began
loading today, at the West & Sladc mill
for Freemantle, Australia.
The schooner Watson A. West left the
West & Slade mill, yesterday afternoon
and anchored down the Harbor, where
she will take on another 100000 feet Of
lumber, for Australia.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21
40. ,1k!h VS. Seattle
Eyes fitted by specialists.
New Uniforms.

The new uniforms for the police force
were received yesterday by Geo. Fisher.
The coats had standing collars, which
the officers did not like, so Mr.. Fisher
will have turn down collars put on, as
soon as the cloth is received from the
mandatory.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-21
Elks Carnival at Seattle.

Rate one and ond-third fare for round
trip.
Dates of sale; Aug. 10, 90, %, q, 20.
Limits days from date OF sale.
n. HENDERSON,
Agent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-26
WOULD SELL HER FEET.

A remarkabIe story Is beInC told
about NJ. Captier the famous Paris
sculptor, whose tragic death took place
recently He wanted a model whose
feet were perfect for his statue of I've.
nus and experienced great difficulty
i'm getting one. When he did succeed
i'm this. he found that the lady could not
sit for him, as she was engaged at 9TH
er studios. she, however. offered to
have her feet cut off IL NJ. captier would
buy an annuity for her aged mother.
Needless to say, the sculptor had TO
refuse this offer. much TO the apparent
regret of the plucky model.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-26

While there Is undoubtedly some
quality in Kipling that makes him I'm a
measure antagonistic to the generality
OF people, II must not be inferred that
he is ungenial or hard TO get along
with. His tactful. lovely wife could
doubtless inform one otherwise, and
nearly all his erstwhile neighbors in
Vermont speak highly OF the genius
who for a short time dwelt among
them as the CHEEKY host and good ma
tured proprietor. There is a certain
quality OF genius that cannot brook op-
position and that impels it's possessor
10 seek seclusion and even solitude
While Kipling IS by no means an as
cetic. he is determined 10 have himself
20 himself. Indeed, IL is prerogative
OF genius that IL shall dwell apart from
the common herd" IL is, then. from
no feeling OF antagonism or churlish-
ness that Rudyard Kipling seeks to
maintain his privacy. but from an in
dwelling consciousness of the necessity
for such in order that he may do his
best and greatest work.
The I<ipling Nottingham incident re-
calls the case OF another acknowledged
literary genius who at the height of
his career was sadly at odds with his
neighbors. James Fenimore Cooper.
Like Kipling. Cooper was Of a head
strong and combative disposition and
offended not only his own countrymen,
but foreigners as well, through mutual
misunderstanding. While living abroad
at a period when the United States was
little known Cooper stoutly defended
his country and countrymen from as
pensions by foreigners. but at the same
time criticised their failings, and after
his return TO America he became in
volved i'm an unfortunate controversy
with his townsmen and fellow citizens
which resulted disastrously 10 his peace
of mind. He sought the seclusion of
his ancestral residence. Otsego Hall az
Cooperstown, N. Y. and, finding the
tide of popular opinion against him, he
shut out the townspeople from portions
of his estate which they had been ac-
| customed to look upon as public prop.
erty and by other acts Incurred the
general III will. The press of the coun-
try having illuminated him on account
OF his criticisms, he instituted suits
| against well known editors like Weed
and Webb and Greeley. winning his
cases and compelling them to retract
their assertions, but gaining a reputa-
tion as a litigant TO which perhaps he
was not actually entitled
MATTHEW ARNOTT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-26

held over for the grand jury under
bonds, Rudyard himself was so unut-
terably disgusted that lie resolved to
flee the locality and the country, which
he incontinently did.
kipling has been in America since,
but not with intention OF residing here,
and the sad events of his last long visit.
when he was so i'll with pneumonia and
lost his little daughter Josephine, will
be recalled In this connection. But
America has lost all interest in Kip
ling's eyes. and save for now and then
coming here to adjust terms with his
publishers and sue infringers of his
copyrights, he seems to have no fur
ther use" for the United States.