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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
ELECTRIC DEATH FOR RATS.
Effective Protection for Small fsirda
in City Zoo.

Effective Protection for Small BirdA
in a City Zoo.
Superintendent Stephan, of the Gin
cinnati Zoo, is thinking of getting out
patent. He has not decided exactly
what to call the machine he has re-
Gently perfected. but in all probability
it will be named "Stephan's electric
rat exterminator." The invention was
born Of that necessity which has moth
cred so many other labor-saving de-
vices and has proved invaluable to the
Zoo.
Not long ago number Of rats and
stray cats discovered that the Zoo was
a splendid place for foragng and that
game birds, such as pheasants and
quail, were numerous in the big in
closure. All that was necessary to Sc
cure good meal. free of charge. was
to jump the fence and pick out the
one which pleased the fancy Of the
marauder. Superintendent Stephan
was the first to discover why SO many
o. these valuable birds were missing
take him long to also find remedy for
the trouble. While the Zoo manage
ment Is willing to replace its animals
and fowls that fall victims to ordinary
diseases or accidents, 1t has no desire
to furnish food for all the rodents and
felines in Avondale, and Mr.. Stephan
Immediately set about putting an end
to the free lunches.
One evening, after he had retired to
rest, suspicious noise in the locality
to dress hastily and repair to the spot.
AS he approached he noted large and
rusty-looking rat taking French leave
over the fence, with handsome
pheasant in it's mouth. Mr.. Stephan
said things that would not look well in
print, and sat up the rest of that night,
waiting to STAY any other rats that
might appear on like errand, but
without result.
The next day Mr.. Stephan did some
deep thinking, with satisfactory re-
suits. A wire was stretched along the
top Of the fence and connected with
live electric light wire. When the gar
den was closed for the night the cur
rent was turned on and the superin-
tendent went to bed convinced that
there would be lively times for any an
imal that tried to cross the trocha he
had prepared for the enemy. Nor was
he wrong.
At daybreak several large and we'll
fed rodents were discovered as dead as
the proverbial door nail on the outside
Of the fence, where they had fallen
after coming in contact with the
charged wire. The next night Mr..
Stephan was awakened by wall Of
pain and surprise that made the air
vibrate. At first he thought the ami
mails were holding a political meeting
in the carnivOra. but another howl put
him at ease. 1t was merely the death
wall of cat which had tempted fate
once too often and fallen victim to
its own expensive appetite.
Since then, says the Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune. daily harvest of
rats and cats is reported by the attend
ants at the Zoo. They are found lying
across the wire or on the ground, but
the pheasants are safe and can sleep
with both eyes shut now. where be-
fore they had to keep one eye open
If they hoped to be alive the next day.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
Some sensible advice to
women passing through this
irving period.

OV1lAV SSuSAOAS ouVlVS "
women passing through this
trying period.
The painful and annoying symp-
toms experienced by most women
at this period of life are easily over
come by Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t is espe-
cially designed to meet the needs
of woman's system at the trying
time of change of life.
1t is no exaggeration to state that
Mrs. Pinkham has over 5000 letters
like the following proving the great
value of her medicine at such times.
- wish to thank Mrs. Pinkham for
what her medicine has, done for me.
My trouble was change of life. Four
years ago my health began to fail, my
head began to grow dizzy, my eyes
panied me, and at times it seemed as
II my back would fail me, had terrible
pains across the kidneys. Hot flashes
were very frequent and trying. A
friend advised me to try Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Conc
pound. have taken six bottles Of il
and am to-day free from those troubles.
I cannot speak in high enough terms
Of the medicine. l recommend it to all
and wish every suffering woman would
give it a trial. y BELLA Ross, ss Mont
clair Ave-, Roslindale, Mass. $4,000 for
fst " original Of above letter proving gsnuinssss0
oG1Net b. pTOoHc0d,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

The Work of Satan.-Let Satan get
possession of a human life and rule
that life through pride. lust. envy, NAL
ice, revenge. and you have a person
who is as unfit for human society as
H. Hays. Presbyterian. Grand Forks.
N D.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Cr1ppleS IS recruited. HelI DOulSS az
the joints become so stiffened and bent
that they are at last compelled to give
up or hobble about on clutches.
Nobody ever outlived Rheumatism;
the disease never loosens its grip or
leaves of its own accord, but must be
driven out by intelligent and persist
ent treatment through the blood, for
Rheumatism Of every variety and form
is caused by an over acid condition OF
the blood, and the deposit in muscles,
Joints and nerves OF corrosive poisons
and gritty PARTICLES, and it is these
Irritating substances that produce the
inflammation, swelling and pains,
which last as long as the blood remains
In this sour and acid state.
10 cure Rheumatism permanently
the blood must be purified and invig-
GRATED, and no other remedy does this
refreshes and restores to the thin acic
tanning properties. And when strong,
the body the acid poisous and irritatin
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
ABOUT THE GENERAL STAFF.
Wifey Gets Valuable 1nfor m a ii ion on q
New Order of Things,

New Order of Things.
George, what Is this I've been read
ing about the control Of the army be-
ing placed in the hands of a general
staff. What is a general staff, George?"
"A general staff, my dear, is bunch
Of gold lace and brass buttons that
poses around library table and pulls
the wires that keep the soldiers NOV
ing"
"Thank you, George. You are always
SO lucid. l suppose the general staff,
runs the army instead Of bOthering the
generals in the field to do itY'
THAT'S about right, my dear. They
stay there in Washington and keep in
touch with the best restaurants and
the paymaster and the social gather
ings, and relieve the fighting generals
Of all the responsibility"
How nice that is! And it's some
thing new. too, isn't 1t? don't remem-
Der reading that Alexander was ever
helped In that way, or Hannibal, or
Julius Caesar, or Napoleon. But, of
fashioned and so rash. Just think how
much slower the worlds fighting would
have been If the general staff had been
consulted every time Napoleon wanted
to make a move. There wasn't any tel
egraph then, you know, and 50 the gen.
eral would have had to send a courier
to Paris to ask If the staff would ap-
prove Of his advancing to the right
center, or withdrawing the left wing,
or making concerted night attack ali
along the line. How different things
would have turned out, dear"
You are quite right, my love. The
general staff would have cut short a
good many Of Maps pet surprises, and
rather think history would have to be
rewritten"
Eyes. dear. And Just think how
funny 1t would be II one II our COM
handing generals. just NJ he was GO
Ing into battle, should Suddenly dis
cover that the telegraph wires were
out of order and the wireless machines
in the repair shop How would he know
whether to advance or retreat until he
heard from homer
THAT would be very funny, my love;
very funny"
'"Thank you, George. 1t seems funny
to me. But l guess it seems funnier to
us than 1t would to the commanding
officer"
'I've no doubt you are quite right,
my dear."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
Hoods Jdrsapdrilld
and Pills
lmDortant Part.

II trust" said the ward boss, that
we will be able to roll up a handsome
majority for you"
II don't care whether It's handsome
or not" replied the candidate. "just
90 It's . majority"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Carried to Extremes.
Brown-That fellow Jones Is always
going to law about something or other.
RObinson-That's so. He's even 80.
ing to marry girl named Sue-Cas-
sells Journal
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Jagson-I wouldn't stand for that
If l were you. Why don't you call
him a liar?
Wagson-That's just what I'll do.
Where, where Is your telephone?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
Only Chance.

II have written dozens Of articles
and never had one accepted" sighed
the discouraged author.
write something on vaccination"
advised the bosom friend.
vaccination
Eyes; it might take"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

The Body.-We are not bothering
about what kind Of body we are to
have after the resurrection, but about
the kind Of body we have now
Rev. L. NJ. Haldeman. Baptist. New
York City.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
A Slippery Pronosit on.

SIlpDery PrODOsft on.
"What were those horrible thumps
I heard in the kitchen this morning.
flush, George, not SO loud. The
girls had dance in the kitchen last
night and Mary soaped the toor."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
May he "Nearv Also.

May he "Near" Also.
Jaggies-Are these relatives Of yours
near or distant?
Waggles-The ones that have money
are very distant-New York Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
Sure Thing.

Miles-Last night l dreamed that
was wealthy. What's that a sign Of?
Chests sign that you awoke
and found your pipe had gone out.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

You On" Get aliens Foot Ease FREE.
Write Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y, for a
free sample of Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cures chill.
blains. sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet.
It makes new or tight shoes easy. A certain
cure for Corrs and Bunons. All druggists sell
I. 25C. Don't accept any substitute.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Mothers will hno Mrs. WlnsioW's Sooth.
ing Syrup the best remedy to use tor their
ahildren during the teething period.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

For coughs and colds there 10 no better
medicine than Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Price 25 cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Elf0 Permanently Cuieu No lrs nervousness
~ y after first ,ay's useof pr. kne's Great NervS
2ostorer Send for FIR $500 trial bottle and treat
Va. DE-. r. II KLINE. Ltd v3l Arch Ste Philadelphia. p
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Always look for this trade mark: THE
klean. kool Kitchen Kind" The Stoves with
out smoke, ashes or heat Make comfortable
cooking.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Always look for this trade mark: "The
Klean, Kool, Kitchen Kind" The stoves
without smoke, ashes or heat. Make com
Portable cooking.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
Natural Deduction.

Edyth-Yes. Jack is inclined to firt \
little. but his heart Is in the right
place!
Mayme-Indeed! How long has II
been In your possession3
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

80 we'll or so promptly as s. S. s. II
blood its nourishing and health-sus-
rich blood is again circulating through
, matter are washed out Of the muscles
and joints, and the pains at once cease
and Rheumatism is a thing OF the
past. S. S. S. is a purely vegetable
medicine and does not derange the
stomach like the strong mineral
remedies, but builds Up the general
health, increases the appetite and
tones up the digestion.
Through our Medical Department.
c sufferer will receive helpful advice
without charge. Write us fully about
co., ATLANTA Ga
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

There's probably nothing on earth
that can get so badly stuck on itself
as q sheet Of postage stamps.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

WhOIeSaIe Drugglsts Toledo,
WALDING kINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken internally acting
9irecty on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
TIE system. Price Use per bottle. Sold BY all
druggists. Testimon a free.
Halls Family pills are the best
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Ada Britain, of Sekitan, o., writes:
"After using your wonderful Peruna
three months have had great relief. I
had continual heaviness in my stom-
ach. was bilious, and had fainting
spells. but they all have left me since
using Peruna. Ada Britain.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Globe
The Medicine Co, of Columbus
advised
purifier
appetite increased felt
reliable family
me
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

Bowling Green, Ky.
0entlemen:-About q year ago I
was attacked by acute Rheumatism
in my shoulders, arms and legs below
the knee. I could not raise my arm
to comb my hair. Doctors prescribed
for mo for over two months without
giving me any relief. saw g. 8. 8.
advertised and decided to try IL.
Immediately I commenced its use !
felt better, and remarked to my
mother that was glad T'had 1T last
found some relief. continued tts
use and am entirely we'll. I will
always feel deeply interested In the
success Of 8. 8. s. since it did me -
much good. Yours truly,
MRS. ALICE HORTON.
011 Twelfth Street.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

The Rest He Gould Do.
Hotel Clerk-Did you wake up No.
O6?
Bell Boy-No, couldn't wake him
up. SO l woke up No. 81 instead.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
AOW'S 7 HIST

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease OF Cattarrh that can not DO cured by Hall {
CeJarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props Toledo, O.
We the undersigned. have known F. ]. Cheney
tor the past years and believe him perfectly
hon "ra bic in all business transactions and fin
encially able to carry outany obligations made
hH their u
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23

isfactory results from the use Of Peru
ma, write at once to DR.. Hartman, CIV
ing full statement Of your case and
he will be pleased to give you his val
liable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus.
Ohio.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
ACUTE AND CHRONIC,
MUSCULAR, MERCURIAL,
ADTlcllI AP ANN long si
an IIOOIHn HSvO existen
INFLAMMATORY. BY e @'p
..- - the Ter,

weather
coming OF bad
rheumatic
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-04-23
RHEUMA1I ism

Some people have been suffering
from Rheumatism so long that
they can scarcely remember the
time when they were entirely free
from, an ache or main and have
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24

pied with rheumatism. Had been
ef. Medical Lake baths. however
had no serious attacks of the dis
ouple of baths nave been all that
edicai Lake. washington.
/; the Conn Drug Company
661.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24

Two sailors Of the British ship An
caios Company, an Englishman and
Chilean, are accused of the theft Of
standard compass from the British
lark East African and Chief Hunt has
ordered the arrest OF the culprits, but
it is feared they have learned the po-
lice are seeking them. The East AZ
rican is moored at Davidge's dock Dis
charging coal. The Ancaios came up
Monday and was made fast to the sand
dock. That night the two men board
ed the bark and made off with the conn
pass. II was taken aboard the An
caios, and from there brought TO a
rawnshop, where 1t was relinquished
for So. The property Is now in pos
session of the police. A strange part
of the case is that the officers Of the
East African did not miss the compass
until appraised that II had been pur-
loined by the harbor master at PORT
land. That official heard compass
had been feloniously secured and was
secreted on the Aneaios, but the report
was that 1t belonged to the German
bark Christel. He visited the British
ship and searched the foc's'le, but was
unsuccessful in discovering the proper
ty. Having learned the men had been
seen up town in the vicinity Of a pawn
shop, ne "bluffed" the proprietor ana
luckily recovered the booty. It is Gus
tomary for vessels lying in port to uri-
shin the compass, but no danger was
anticipated on the East African
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24

This season is a record breaker in
the way OF large vessels coming to the
Columbia river. The biggest Of the
steam fleet to poke her nose into these
waters in the history OF Webfoot ship
ping. the Algoa, made her initial visit
since Father Time made his last an
nual exit and now the peer of square
riggers, the British four -masted steel
bark Andorinha, is in the lower har-
Dor. The carrier is not only one of
the most gigantic windjammers in the
world, but is fully 2S5 tons larger than
any that has before entered the stream
The Andornha's home port is Swansea,
and she is owned by N. Goldberg &
Son. She was launched at Sunder-
land, England. in 1892, and boasts a
length of S46 feet, beam of 46 feet and
depth Of hold % feet. She is to load
for the United Kingdom, being unde@
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24
BLOCKADED
Every Household In Astoria
Should Know How to
Resist II.

The back aches because the kidneys
are blockaded.
Help the kidneys with their work.
The back will ache no more.
Lots OF proof that Doan's Kidney
Pills do this.
It's the best proof, ioi il comes from
Oregon.
r. w. Shankland. who is street
car conductor on the Woodstock street
chr line, residing at 7lO Ellsworth st.,
Portland, says: Some time last fall
began having considerable trouble
and annoyance from a duh aching
pain in the back over the kidneys.
think it was caused from the constant
shaking and jarring Of the car.
thought at first II would disappear
quickly as 1t came, but this was not
The case. Learning OF Doan's Kidney
pills l procured box and took them
according TO directions. The result was
entirely satisfactory. The backache
grew less and less and soon disap-
peared and as far as l can tell 1t has
gone for good for there have been no
symptoms OF reoccurrence.
Plenty OF similar proof in Astoria.
call at Charles Rogers. druggist for
particulars.
For sale by all dealers; price 50 cts.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the U. s.
Remember The name Doan's and take
no other.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24

A dispatch from Baker City says that
Frank Baker Is in that town and has
been there for the past two weeks.
President Mcpherson upon receiving
the news said that Daveys mail was
still awaiting for him there, and that
The missing legislator could not be To-
Gated in the eastern oregon town. This
renders the case more mysterious than
ever, and further developments are
awaited with interest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24

lfyou do, then why not drink the best7 Beer
Is not necessity. but luxury, and il you must
have luxury Of that kind. then get an article that
Is absolutely pure, and which IS made at home by
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24
THE SESSION
CONCLUDED
Legislature Appropriated $780,
600 to Purchase the Ship
Canal Right Of Way.
OLD TAX LAW RE.ENACTED
Few Other Bills of "a Minor Char
acter Passed Members Of
Both Houses on Way
TO Their Homes.

Salem, Dec. 24.--The extraordinary
session OF the legislature. called pri-
marily to enact remedial laws to the
tax laws. came to an end at mid
night after re-enacting the old tax
law, appropriating 100000 to pur-
chase the right-of- way for a ship
canal around the daIles of the Column
bia, and passing other bills of a minor
character The members Of both houses
have left for their respective homes
and today will see the last depart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24

As business proposition Il pays to trade al
home conditions being equal as to the value
offered but when you can get better article at
home on as good terms there Is an added reason
for patroplzing the home institution
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24

engagement to Balfour Guthrie q Co.,
at rate Of 16 shlllings. The bark
ran into San Francisco bay with a car
20 Of coal from Newcastle. 1882 tons
Ia all. which she carried from Australia
to the Bear State in IS days. The ca
racity Of the bark is 5000 tons. Cap
tain Nichols is her commander The
Telegram.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very exren-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
of a mistake. but you'll never be wrong
IL you take Dr. Kings New Life Pills
for dyspepsia, dizziness, headache. liver
Of bowel troubles. They are gentle yet
thorough. 25c. at Chas. Rogers drug
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-24
MediCai Lake salts Mfg. Co.. $ pokane. wash

Gentlemen badly Grip
troubled and could set permanent re
did the work for me- able work Have
its returned and tnen co
wars reaured to nut me in good ondion VIM PORTER
For sale in Astoria by Twelfth and Commercial
Tweh Charles Rogers odd Fellows building
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
ACQUITTED ONE DAY;
INDICTED THE NEXT.

Court Orders Acquitted Man Held
for Further Action of Grand Jury,
Although Charlie Gordon was acquit-
ted yesterday in the Superior Court on
charge of breaking and entering
railroad car, he was ordered held by
the court until the grand jury might
investigate his connection with the
theft of the cotton. The court is of the
opinion that the negro should have
been indicted for receiving stolen
goods.
Gordon. jointly with James Collins
and d. c. Nelson, was indicted for
breaking into a railroad car and secur-
ing therefrom three bales of cotton.
Collins and Nelson pleaded guilty,
while Gordon demanded a trial by
jury. There being no evidence that
the accused broke or entered the car,
except by inference he was acquitted.
But the evidence showed and the ac-
cused admitted that he had hauled the
cotton on his wagon at the dead of
night. He disclaims any criminal in
tent. His case will be brought before
the grand jury this afternoon, at which
time it is probable that he will be
indicted for receiving the stolen goods.
Gordon was represented by Capt. En-
met Wilson.