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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
the SURVIVAL OF A CHAIR.


AT the time we left Roraima she
was afire from her stem to the aft en-
gineroom bulkhead. AS we looked back
we saw strange thing. A common
reed chair. such as you often see on
the deck OF a transatlantic liner. was
hanging in the air to the ships stern.
1t had been fastened to the after flag
and braced below so that it hung Off
in space just beyond the reach of the
flames. Some poor devil had rugged it
there and sat in 1t to save himself
from fire, afraid to jump on account of
the fierce rush of the volcanic currents
below. We could see him there, sitting
in his chair, long before we left the
ship, at the back of the solid wall Of
fire which divided us from him. and
he must have suffered terribly before
he dropped from his perch and went
overheard. We could not get at him
on account Of the fire in the forward
part of the saloon. but a staterOOm was
at hand close by, with plenty of life
buoys, and he might have got one and
put it on; but strangely enough. after
all that fire there hung the empty chair
literally intact. The next morning the
chair still hung there unharmed.-
Chief Officer SCOTS account of the loss
of the Roraima in Martinique harbor,
in Leslie's Monthly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
RECENT JUDICIAL DECISIONS,

The existence of an uncOntrollable
insane Impulse to commit crime
known to be such is held, in State VS..
knight (Me.), So l.. r. A. 373, not to
modify the criminal responsibility for
the act.
A municipal corporation is held, in
Independent school district VS.. Rev
&c. G. App. Sth c., IS l.. X. A. 1854, to
be estopped in an action on its bonds
by an innocent purchaser thereof, to
deny the truth of recitals therein.
The mere fact of injury to street
car passenger by a collision of the ear
with a vehicle is held, in Harrison VS..
Suffer Street Railway company (Cal.),
% l.. X. A. COS. TO create no presump-
ton of negligence against both the car
rier and the owner of the vehicle.
That the impulse to steal is inspired
by avarice or greed is held in State VS..
Mccullough QowaD. 50 L. X. A. 37S,
not to preclude the defense of insan-
ity, IL the will power is weakened to
such an extent us to leave the atflict-
ed one powerless to control the inn
pulse.
Directors of an insolvent corporation
are held. in American Exchange Ma
tiOnal bank VS.. Ward &C. G. App. Sth
Co.. 55 l.. X. A. 1856, not to be precluded
from executing chattel mortgage up
on the corporate assets to secure their
own just demands, if they act in abso-
lutte good faith.
The general manager of a mining
company is held. in Spelman VS.. Gold
I Coin Mining and Milling company
(MOnt), % l.. X. A. $40. not to he pre-
sumed to have implied authority to
make the company liable for medical
or surgical aid for its employees in
jured in the course of their employ
ment without fault Of the company.
An employe Of a telephone company
those Of an electric light company is
held, in Mitchell VS.. Raleigh Electric
company On. c., 80 l.. Il. A. 39S. to
have right to presume that the light
company has complied with an ordln-
ance requiring its wires to be insu-
lated. and to be bound to look for pat
ent defects only.
| A statute making carriers liable for
injuries to passengers except where
the injury is caused by the criminal
negligence Of the person injured or
by the violation of an express rule or
regulation of the company actually
brought to the notice of the injured
passenger. is held, in c., II. l. l. p. X.
Co. VS.. Zernecke (Neb.), 55 l.. r. A.
go, to be within the police power OF
the State.
Plaintiff in an action to recover money
is held. in First National Bank vs.. FL
lott CKan.), 81 l.. X. A. 1853. to have
no right to summon or charge himself
as garnishee therein, under statutes
providing that in case the garnishee
fails to answer the court may render
Judgment against him and giving plain-
tiff the right to an execution in case
the garnishee fails to pay. With this
case is a note reviewing authorities
as to the right of plaintiff to summon
or charge himself as garnishee.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
Make Paint Of NfuInmies.

often use mummies in making their
colors. and it is almost certain that a
small percentage of some ancient Egyp-
tan rulers went to compose some of
the colors used by various X. AS in
academy. Mummies were usually pre-
served in bitumen or the best pitch.
says the London Tattler This blended
with the bone of the mummy gives a
peculiarly beautiful tint. especially
in brown or dark blue.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
Alphabets of - to so Words,

Letters in the alphabets of the diff
ferent nations vary in number The
Sandwich islanders have II; the Bur.
mese, 1S; Italian, %; Bengali. n; He
brew. Syriac, Chaldee and Samaritan,
- each; Latin, %; Greek "a; German.
Dutch and English. 26 each; Slavonic,
-: Arabic. rs; Persian and COptic. 81
each; Georgian. 81: Armenian. 3S: Rus
and many of the oriental languages
have fifty each.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

The Dutch are greatly tried with the
reports which have been circulating
throughout the world for the last two
years concerning the home life of their
queen. A prominent grain importer
of Holland who is at present travelling
in this country said to a group OF
American friends the other evening:
1T is libelous nonsense to say that
Wilhelmina's marriage has been an I'M
happy one. If that were true we
Hollanders would be the first to make
the accusation, for surely we would
not defend the Prussian stranger at
the expense of our queen. The mar
riage itself has never ceased to be a
love match.
II would like to give a little incident
of their domestic life which came to
me directly from chamberlain-in-hon-
or to the royal house One day the
King was searching through the cham
bers of the palace for Queen Wilhel
nina. He came to the room where the
Premier was patiently waiting for an
audience. The room was dark. and the
King mistoOk him for the object OF his
search. and said: 'Finde ich dich hier.
mein liebes Their
at Is shame to translate that lyrl
cal and human little phrase. Mein
lebes Thier' Solomon once spoke OF
his hearts love as Il gaZelle. and per-
haps that is as near as Anglo-Saxon
will come. The incident is typical of
the relations of our King and Queen to
each other."-New York Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04


Mr.. Hal. p. Denton, Chief Depart.
ment Publicity and Promotion of Ma
tional Export Exposition, writes.
Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1899.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Q.
n:-"Toward the latter
part of August found myself in a very
much rundown condition. l suffered
particularly from catarrh of the stom-
ach, aggravated no doubt by the respon-
sibilities and worriment incident to
the exploitation OF a great international
exposition. What ate distressed me
and would lie awake at night 'thresh-
ing over if may use that expression,
the affairs of the previous day.
"My family physician said ] had
nervous prOstratiOn and recommended
a sea voyage. gradually grew worse.
A kind friend whom ! had known In
Ohio recommended Peruna. Though
skeptical, finally yielded to his ad-
vice. After using one bottle ! was
much improved and with the fifth
bottle came complete recovery. am
in perfect health today and owe every
thing to Peruna.''
Very truly yours,
HAL. p. DENTON.
II you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Peru
ma, write at once to DR.. Hartman, CIV
ing full statement OF your case, and
he will he pleased to give you his valu-
able advice free.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
What the story showed.

A man who was called on to address
a Sunday school in Il Pennsylvania
town took the familiar theme of chill
dren who Knocked Elijah on his journey
to Bethel-how the youngsters tainted
the poor old prophet. and low they
were punished when the two she bears
came out of the woods and ate forty
two of them. "And now. children"
said the speaker. wishing to learn il
his talk had produced any moral eff
feet, what does this story show?'
Please sir" came from a little girl
well down in front. lit shows how
many children two she bears can
hold.'-New York Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

McTartan (expanding his chest-T'm
q selfmade man. Knox latter looking
the other over critically)-Your excuse
Is satisfactory.
Nell-What awful table manners he
has. l think shall cut him. Belle
If he continues to eat with his knife
be will probably cut himself.
Beware" said the fortune teller "of
a tall, dark man." You are trying to
black male met" faltered the fair
young maid-ChicagO Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
enRQ Permanently Cured. NO ftS nervousness
TITO after first days Of nr kliuss Great Nerve
1estorsr. Send for EE trial bottle and treat

F. Excited Wife-Wake up. Henry! The
house Is on fire. Sleepy Husband
Great heavens! Now We'll have to
move again.-Ohio State Journal.
Wigg-That pretty girl next door
screeches to beat the band. l thought
you said she sung beautifully. Wagg-
No; said she was beautiful singer"
College Idiot dndefinitely)-It doesn't
necessarily follow. Kind Friend-What
doesn't? College Idiot-Why, a dog
when you whistle for it.-Columbia
Jester
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
GOOD
Short Stories

The Pioneer tells a story of "a rat
which on one occasion was caught alive
on ship and thrown overheard. A sea
gull was floating by the side Of the
ship. Immediately there ensued bat
tie royal, and the rat strangled the
seagull to death. He then sat upon the
carcass of the seagull, unfurled it's left
wing to catch the wind. and, working
the right wing as an oar. set sail for the
shore!
In response to a missionary's appeals
for various articles for use on an Afri-
can farm, a milking stool was sent to
him from England. He gave it to the
negro whose duty it was to milk the
cows, with injunctiOns to use 1t. On
the first day the negro returned home
from the cOw-sheds. bruised and bat
tered, but with an empty pail. When
the missionary asked for an explana-
ton, the negro replied: milk stool
very nice, massa, but she won't sit on
itr'
In 1862 Colonel Alexander, of Topeka,
who was an intimate friend of Presi.
dent Lincoln, visited him at Washing
ton, and found him in n greatly depress'
ed state of mind "This being Presi
dent isn't all it is cracked up to be, is
it. Mr.. Lincoln!" inquired Colonel AL
exander. NO" said Lincoln, his eyes
twinkling momentarily; Il feel some
times like the Irishman, wbo after be-
ing ridden on a rail, said: 'Begorry, If
1t wasn't for the honor av tn thing, I'd
rather walk!"
An incident Of the ceremonies at the
unwilling of the Rochambeau statue in
Washington. d. c.. went far to prove
that the American flag "stays put"
When the Countess Rochambea pulled
the halyard which caused the flags
draping the statue to drop. every YES
tige of the covering fell but one corner
Of the American flag, which persistent
ly chung to part of the work sur
rounding the statue. 1.-THE flag stays
put" remarked Secretary Hay to the
President in an undertone, and the
President, remembering his words,
smiled broadly. The French flag read
lily gave way the moment the rope was
pulled, and there We're number of
spectators who were inclined to take
the incident as an omen.
Captain French f. Chadwick, u. s.
~, who was commander of the flag
ship New York during the war with
Spain. says that Rear Admiral Samp-
son was deeply and unaffectedly re-
ligiOus, and adds: HE was q strict
observer of Sunday, but the fact that
once. at least he forgot the days of the
week is Indicative Of the intensity with
which the duty in hand always seized
him. Having called the captains aboard
for consultation on the 4th of June "a
Saturday he said toward the close of
the conferences: Il am going in tO-mOr-
row to attack the batteries, SO have
everything ready by daylight Cap
tain Philip. who was most earnest in
his religious convictions. at once spoke
up: But. admiral. tomorrow is Sun
day. and l don't believe in fighting ON
sunday, unless the other fellow begins.
have always noticed that whoever be-
gins a Sunday fight gets licked Samp-
son at once said: 4 am glad you men,
toned that. Jack: to tell the truth. l
had forgotten the days of the week.
am no more believer in fighting on
Sunday than you are. Gentlemen, wen
put 1t of until Monday and bis order
was Obeyed."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

$50 he has written a good play at
last" "Oh, no; it's very commonplace"
"What. It's one of the most success
full Of the season." (which proves ex-
.actly what l say"
Hojack-Here's an account of how a
man wrote love letter and got into
trouble by it. Tomdik-I can sympa-
thize with that fellow. That's how
happened to get married.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
rheumatism

Rheumatic pains arc the cries of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
Joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation OF
waste matter in the system, and can nc
1ongersupply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect Of this acid poison; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to healthy condition will
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James KEEL, of 7o7 Ninth street, N. T.,
Washington, d. c., writes as follows: "A few
monkhs ago had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

The Differences: What is the differ
ence between sewing machine and a
kiss? One sews seams nice and the
other seems SO nice.-Quips and
Cranks.
Thick: Briggs-The electric light has
gone out on the other side of the hotel
piazza. Griggs-Yes. had to elbow
my way through the lovers there just
nOw.-Life.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

Reformers: "Some er de loudes' talk
in reformers," said Uncle Eben,
"makes me think of bald-headed man
goin' 'roun' sellin' hair restorer.
Washington Star.
Bertha-And so Edith has made up
with Fred? How did it happen? Con-
stance-Oh, you see. it was the only
way in which she could have another
quarrel with him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

Farmers are waking up to the fact
that quail are among their best friends
and are inclined to stop the indiscrimi-
nate shooting of these beautiful birds
by pot-hunters and sportsmen. The
more quail on Il farm, the fewer in
sects there will be. as they are great
destroyers of these pests. All birds
should be protected, and the quail
among them. Only reasonable num-
Der should be allowed 10 be killed for
food.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
Indian lni ~ ear SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease,
. rowder. IL max es tight or new shOes easy.
Cares swollen, hot. sweating, aching feet. IN.
growing nails, cOrns and bunions: All drug.
sists and sl,oe stores. 25c. Trial package FREE
BY mail. Address Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
New York.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

li6fn IN It's worst form. The
pain was SO intense that I
became completely pros
trated. The attack was an
uuusuai,y severe one. and
my condition was regard
ed - being very danger
csss. I was attended by
one Of the most able doc
tors in Washington. who is
also Q member Of the fac
ulty Of Q leading medical
college here. He told me
% continue his .pTcscrip-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

We are not to blame because you hsve
rheumatism; but you are-if you do not
try Hamlin's Wizard Oil.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

Mothers will find Mrs. WinsloW'e eooth.
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for sne'1
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

tions md would get well. Amer hAvlnE Z 6lIed
twelve times without receiving the slightes
benefit, I declined to continue his Treatment any
longer Having heard OF s. S. S. (swift's specifc)
recommended for Rheumatism, decided almost
In despair however. TO give the medicine trial,
hobble around on crutches, and very soon there
after had no use for them at all. S. S. S. having
cured me sound aud we'll. All the distressing
and am happy to be again restored to perfect
heAifh
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04
Survivors of Indian Wars Widows OF
Such AS are DeCeNsed:

BY recent act of congress you have a claim for
pension at the rateof $500 per mouth. Send to me
for application. ddress r. w. Tallmadge, Wash
ington. u. c. A Pension Attorney for forty years.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

minerals in It to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits.
We have prepared a special book on
this painful disease should read. 1t is the
most complete and interesting book of
the kind in existence. It will be sent free
to any one desiring il. Write our physi-
clans fully and freely about your case. We
make no charge for medical advice.
me SWIFT SPGclFic CO.. ALBANIA. a.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

Silent partners allow their money to
talk for them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-04

the great vegetable
purifier and tonic, is
the ideal remedy in all
rheumatic troubles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-02
FELL FROM TIE TROPICS.
0ns of John Robinson's Men sustains Serious
Injuries.

Especial to the News and Observer
Durham, N. c., Oct. 1.-During the
performance of John Robinson's circus
in Durham last night, Horace Webb, a
trapeze performer, was painfully hurt
by the falling of the trapeze on which
he was acting. Webb, trapeze and all
fell distance of about forty feet. Par
ties rushed to the assistance of the I'M
fortunate man and bore him from the
tent. At first it was feared that his
skull was fractured, but an investiga-
tion disclosed the fact that no bones
were broken. The man was removed to
the Watts Hospital, where he still is
Although he has not yet recovered con-
seriousness, nurses at the hospital state
that his condition seems to be more ia
Vorable.
Rev. Charles Fl. Gootee, of Preston.
Md, is conducting a series of meetings
at the Gospel Tabernacle, in this city.
The services are increasing in interest
nightly.
Hon w. w. Kitchin, Democratic nomi-
nee for reelection in this Congressional
District, spoke in West Durham tonight
to a large audience. Mr.. Kitchin made
a most able speech and was listened to
with the closest attention.
Hon. A. l.. Brooks Solicitor Of the
Ninth judicial District, will speak at
Rougemont, this county, on Tuesday,
October eth. He will speak at East
Durham on Monday night at 730 o'clock
The internal revenue receipts at De-
putty Collector Bowling's office for the
month of September amounted to $117,-
652S9. This did not include exports.
William Fuqua, white man, is under
arrest here charged with assisting
prisoners to escape from Moore county
Jail. He will be carried back there to
answer to the charge.
Mrs. c. p. Howerton is suffering from
appendicitis. Her son, Jeter F. Hover
ton, who is taking a course in mechani-
cal engineering at Pratt Institute,
Brooklyn, N. Y, was telegraphed to
and reached home today Mrs. Hover
tons condition is reported as being bet
ter now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-02
The Davie Convention
Special to News and Ohseryerl

Especial to News and Observer
Mocksville, N. c., Oct. AT the Demo
cratic County Convention, held hero. 4
strong ticket was unanimously nominal
ted as follows;
For the House, p. w. Hairston; Clerk
of Superior Court, w. f. Merrell; Sheriff,
C. A. Clements; Register of Deeds, r. s.
Anderson; Treasurer, George Hartman
Surveyor, A. x. Murchison; Coroner Dr..
J. w. Rodwell; County Commissioners,
Philip Hanes, T. V. Terrell, N. A. Pee
tles-withal the strongest ticket ever
nominated in the county and will win.
T. B. Bailey was again elected chairman
of the County Executive Committee, and
o. Il. Crowson, secretary.
the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
THAT the Democratic Executive Com
mttee of the county is authorized to call
a primary or mass meeting of the Demo-
cratic voters of Davie county, as in their
discretion they may deem best, to meet
some time in December next for the pur-
pose of instructing our representative to
cast his vote for the man whom ma
jority of such primary or mass meetinf,
may prefer to represent North Carolina
in the Senate of the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-02
ATTIRE FOR REVISION,
The West Weary of the Trust
Breeding Tar #.
At Dem cratic Headquarters in Washington
Secretary Edwards Talks with Eulhu-
siam # The Political Outlook.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Washington, October 1.-The West is
all aflre for revision of the tariff. so
said Secretary Edwards at the Demo
cratic headquarters, when / asked fer
news. 1--WE are getting good news every
day, and the prospect steadily brightens,
continued Mr.. Edwards.
Democrats here naturally expect
much from the Northwest, but they also
look for splendid results in the ola
Eastern States. Their eyes are focused
on the Saratoga convention, and they are
delighted with the apparent union of
forces there. The return to the fold OF
so many old time Democrats who became
offended with the course of the party in
1896 betokens a mighty effort to carry
the Empire State in November Mr.. Hill
is in the saddle once more, and it looks
as if he and his friends will decide the
issues and the man in the State this
year.
The idea that some few Democrats
express the opinion that we ought not to
have the House before 1904, is the
strangest one ever entertained by men
who think themselves sagacious. No
party can afford to mark time and make
no advance because it cannot capture all
the positions Of it's enemy at one cleo
ton. Why, such a thought never en-
tered the heads of such shrewd old
statesmen and politicians as Tilden,
Randall, Thurman and their predecessors.
| confess l never heard the thing before
year or two ago from any person whose
opinion in politics was worth quotation.
Parties exist to fight and win if possible.
If they choose to lose they will deserve
to lose. and will continue to lose. The
people have no confidence in towards.
The Democratic party will probably car
ry the next House, and it will thereby
pave the way to carry the Presidency
and eventually the Senate. 1t is not
called on to initiate legislation, but trust
yourself, fellow citizen, it will have
ideas as to what legislation should be
framed and express them on fitting oc-
casions."
Senator Simmons was at the Riggs
House last night, but left the city to
place his daughter at school.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-02
Health, Strength and Vjgor for Men.

and the benefit has been extraordinary.
1t has completely braced me up. | am
just as vigorous as when a boy and you
cannot realize how happy 1 am"
Dear Sirs: method worked
beautifully. Results were exactly what
l needed. Strength and vigor have COM
pletely returned and enlargement is en-
tirely satisfactory"
Dear Sirs:-Yours was received and /
had no trouble in making use of the re-
ceipt as directed, and can truthfully say
it is a boom to weak men. 1 am greatly
improved in size, strength and vigor."
All correspondence is strictly confiden-
tial, mailed in plain, scaled envelope.
The receipt is free for the asking and
they want every man to have it.