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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
What's the Use.

What's the use of growing and complain
ing an er grumbling?
Natures hard to overcome, but do it IL
you cam;
Clouds are full of little riffs, and all the
thunder's rumbling
Won't cut out the sunshine that's await
ing every man.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

anu udS SCI LIS
brother senator's
wondering ] q s t
what he is likely
to do next. The
senior Massachu-
sets senator is a
Law unto himself
He has been such
for 70 years and
such ne must con-
tinue to the end. AT
heart he is the most
rigid oil party men
In fact partisan
ship for many years
was regarded as
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
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GaZR5F1lLESInkI
She Understood.

Friend-If a big wagon made SO much
noise that you couldn't hear George
when he proposed, how did you know
what he said?
Sweet Girl-By the movements Of his
lips.
That's wonderful. Inever could do
that in the world. What quick eye you
must have
"Oh, | couldn't see his lips. They were
too close for that..-N. Y. Weekly.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
Puzzled by the Humps.

The Polar Bear Con seeing a camel for
the first time)-Great Aurora! You
must have been born like that, weren't
you?
The Camel Qaughingly) ~ That's
about right.
The Polar Bear thought as much;
1t seemed mighty strange to me that any
animal could have his back broken twice
and still survive.-Town Topics.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
The children,s Choice

Lady Ito applicant for position Of
nursemaid)-Why were you discharged
from your last place?
Applicant--Because I sometimes for
got to wash the children, ma'am.
Chorus Of Children Oh, mamma,
please engage her!-Tit, Bits.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
Could Not.

HiIary-You can't tell whether you
want to marry her or not?
Rupert-No; I've tried SO times to tell
her, but she won't let me.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
WASHINGTON STORIES
People and Scenes Met With in the
Nations Capital.
NEW BRITISH AM BAssADoR
Comes to America and Discovers Him
self an Orator-Senator Hoar and
His Unique Position-Wnsh-
ington's Markets.

Washington.-Sir Henry Mortimer
Durand, the new British ambassador, is
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
FamiIinr Mith Them.

They say the English are slow TO APP
p~reciata 1umor, but Lord Champleigh
always laughs at my jokes"
THAT doesn't prove anything. He's
heard them all before. -Chicago Amer
team.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
News Notes.

Fire starting in the basement of the
Elk building in the heart of the bust
ness district of Sioux Falls resulted in
about $4,000 damage to the stock Of
the Taylor Furniture company.
H. Richardson has opened a piano
factory in Deadwood on a small scale.
Williams elevator at Lily was de-
stroyed by fire.
The Robinson elevatorlat Frankfort
was destroyed by fire.
John Hartman, q cowboy at Belle
Fourche, al thrown from a broncho
andsdied in two hours from a crushed
skull
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

Sammy Gust been aceeptedlI car
imagine already the papers talking
about "the handsome couple
Florinda-What a wonderful imagin-
alton you must have got.-Ally Sloper.
The ROT
In the drama of existence,
Should you take a searching look.
You will find the leading lady
Very often is the cook.
Judge.
The Proper Age.
She-Are you fond OF DaDies!
He-Yes; of girl babies at the recip-
rocal age.
She-What's the reciprocal age?
He-Sweet sixteen.-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
And Pitch In.
Wise-Haven't you got a job yet?
Potter-No, I'm still waiting for
something to turn up.
Wise-Huh! Your sleeves are what
you need to turn up.-Philadelphia
Press.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

The Markets of Washington.
just about this time in the year the
markets of Washington assume their
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

The Sage of the senate.
Senator Hoar has stirred the animals
once more with his speech on Panama,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
An Atom REVISED.

This life is fullo odd deceit
A coat of paint may hide the dirt,
And many an honest heart may beat
Beneath a jewel-studded shirt.
Judge.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
An Egg Theory.

Il have studied the matter for a long
time" said the landlady, and it is my
belief that while eggs are one of the best
kinds of food people can eat in the sum
mer they are not good for the cold rough
days Of winter"
That's right" added the star board
er, they're cheap in the summer, but
cost like the dickens in the winter
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
A, Costly Tumble.

NJ. q. Hotter, a Canton business man,
is out about 5000 as the result of a fall
upon a slippery sidewalk. He had
neglected to make his usual deposit
for several days, and when leaving for
his home after the banks had closed
placed in his bank book about 5000 in
bills. The book and money were
placed in his hip pocket. The next
morning he discovc-ca-tha 5ct1-era
gone, and remembered slipping and
falling on g. sidewalk while en- route
home. He hastened to the place where
he fell, but no trace of the property
was found there. Several hours later
the empty bank book vas discovered
near a blacksmith shop, where it evil
IDENTIFY had been thrown by the finder
after the money had been removed.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
Loses the Case.

About two years ago James Wilson
of Armour brought suit against the
city of Mitchell for $500, which he
claimed as rem due for occupation of
his property with the city artesian
well. The case dragged along in the
court, and when it finally came to trial
the court directed the jury to bring in
a verdict for the city. Wilson ap-
pealeait to the supreme court and that
body has affirmed the decision. About
six o. eight years ago the city put
down an artesian well on a lot on
north Main street, but some time after
it was a%scertained that a mistake had
been made and that it was put down
On Wilson'S lot.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
The snme ola Lamb.

1BHV sNIEHC VIW I1HNIU.
Wall street found little lamb
With pockets full of dough:
Steered 1t to a bucket shop;
The result of it you know.
San Francisco Bulletin.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

'Youare accused Of running the end OF
an umbrella in this mans eye Are you
guilty or not guilty?"
Not guilty. your honor; the umbrel-
Ia doesn't belong to me- Chicago
Chronicle.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

Billie wanted a name for his new
hotel.
Jil-Were there any suggested?
yes, a fellow suggested calling it the
Rheumatic Gout, because il was a swell
joint."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

Aigy-Yes. we expelled Fweddy fwom
the club
GhoHys-Deah! Deah! Why?
Algy-Wearing q coat that didn't at
--Pnck.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Battle RACES FIerceLy
All Around Lao YANG

LONDON, Aug. 30-The battle Of Lao
Yang, which promises to be the most
notable in Eastern history, stnl RACES.
The lighting ceased at o'clock last
night, only 70 be resumed at dawn this
morning.
For days past the Japanese have been
drawing their lines closer and closer
about the Russian stronghold, and all
dispatches from that vicinity this morn
ing indicate that the MikadO's forces
have taken another step nearer to the
city itself. This mornings reports have
il that the artillery duel, which has been
the main feature OF the fighting thus
far. was resumed al o'clock this morn
ing. and continued with uninterrupted
herceness until 10 o'clock. when the
fire slackened somewhat
This hove rsr. did not mean a Cessa-
tion OF the Japanese assault, for, ac-
cording 10 a report from General
Sakharoff, received in St Petersburg.
the Japanese, after letting up In their
cannon fire, began an anvauce against
the entire Russian front with their in
fantry and cavalry. Today's lighting Is
likely TO prove the beginning OF the final
assault on the Russian position, which
will not stop until either Liao-Y Yang is
taken. or the japanese army IS thrown
back broken. and defeated.
The reports OF the lighting show clear
" that the main Japanese force IS con-
ceutrated on the Russian eastern front
Pressure on that point is very great.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30

the japanese doggedly pressing their ad-
vance, regardless of losses, and often
coming to close quarters even in the
face Of whitening hre.
From the inception Of this last move
ment the Mtkado's soldiers have made
brilliant dashes and in a ma jorfty Of
instances have been successful as is II
tested 10 by the fact that the Russian
forces have been compelled time and
again. 10 withdraw from positions which
they had occupied.
A dispatch received in Rome This
morning asserts that in thirteen of df-
teen attacks which the japanese have
made. they have been successful
The most disastrous fight. in point OF
casualties. occurred in the neighborhood
OF AnDing, which is about seventeen
miles TO the southeast OF Liao-Yang.
The Russians here lost 1900 killed and
wounded and sixteen guns. while the
japanese casualties amounted TO 200.
Today's lighting is general and heavy.
and viii probably be the severest Of the
war The two opposing forces are
drawn up in huge semi-circles about
seven miles 10 the east. southeast. and
south OF LiaO-Yang. The fight began
with firing In the center. which IS located
on the banks OF the BensikOff River The
Japanese under cover OF the artillery
fire. deDlOyed across the river. From
this point the fight spread all along the
line. and soon the whole country side
Tor miles around shook with the deafen-
ing roar of hundreds OF guns.
Dispatches from St Petersburg state
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
VIII Ask for Help
To Fight the Fever
District Commissioners Will Ask the .DeDart
ment of Agriculture to DisinfeCt Wa
ter of the Potomac.

use Of copper sulphate as a germ killer.
Dat J. Is thought that 1t would be ap-
piled 10 the reservoirs, from which Is
drawn the drinking water consumed By
the people Of the city and District.
Typhoid fever IS stiu on the Increase
10 a marked degree. During the whole
OF yesterday, eleven new cases were re-
ported 10 the Health Department The
forenoon mails today brought IN four re-
ports OF new cases, and il is always the
case that the afternoon mails bring In,
more reports shan the morning deliver
les
on August 30 last summer only two
new cases We're reported.
Where VIII 1t Stop?
The physicians OF the city and the
cf1cials OF the Health Department are
utterly al loss to'expIain the continued
increase In the disease unless Il be due
10 the epidemic at Mount Savage. Nd.
Day after day a large number of new
cases has been reported with almost un-
falling regularity. and the weather con-
diuons are not such as UO warrant the
belief that they can be responsible for
the disease. which Is now dangerously
near the proportions OF an epidemic in
number OF cases.
Each day the warning comes from the
Health Department at the District
Building that IL is absolutely essential
that all the drinking water from the
Potomac be boiled IN order TO XIII the
typhoid germs.
The question now is. Where will it
stop?
II the copper sulphate is used to kin
the germs. and the experiment turns ont
satisfactorily. as has been the case in
many other large cities Of the country.
the relief TO all concerned Will be meal
culab'e.
The report Of the Health Officer is
awaited with interest.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30

It is now a probability that the Dis
trict Commissioners will request the Ag-
ricultural Department 10 dlsinfect the
city.s drinking water with copper sui
phate. in order to keep down the much
feared typhoid fever epidemic.
Il saw the suggestion ia yesterday
Times" said Commissioner BIacfarland
today. that George T. Moore. physlol-
ogist, in charge OF the laboratory Of
plant physiology, might rid the Potomac
water of typhoid fever germs by means
OF a simple dilutiOn OF copper sulphate
or metallic copper.
Consequently. / shall ask Health o.
hcer Woodward 10 make a thorough in
Vesugauon into the advisability OF sucn
a plan ana the merits Of copper sui
phat-, and report The result Of his in
NestlgatiOns 10 the Commissioners DR..
" Woodward Is out of town today. visit
ing his sick daughter. but 1 shall ask
Tor the report as soon as he returns"
In Philadelphia.
The Commissioner then turned to a
clipping from PHILADELPHIA nevyspaper
on his desk
81 see from this ne continued. that
the Philadelphia Board Of Health is
seriously considering employing copper
sulphate as "a disufectaut in the r-ser-
voirs of that city. The authorities there
do not as yet SET perfectly convinced
Of the value Of the scheme. but they
look on a trial or IL with great favor
OF course. our desire now is to do
everything possible To- keep the drink
ing water here free Of typhoid and all
other germs. We should neglect no
opportunity to protect the health of the
comm unity"
Fever Increasing.
No suggestion has Vet heer made nc IN
v hat method would be followed i'm the
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
DipIOn1atiStS Returning
From Summer Resorts
Baron Won Sternburg Heads the Procession,
Followed by the British Ambassador and
the Italian Representative.

This week viii sec the return Of II,
first OF the diplomats. ON Thursday
Baron Steruburg. the German ambassa-
dor. VIII arrive at the embassy here "a
prepare IL for the winter season. He
Will remain for only a few days. return
ing 10 LenoX 10 join the baroness,
and from there they viii 90 TO the ST
Louis Exposition.
There have been no changes i'm the en-
bassy staff during the summer and The
German official family here viii be Jhe
same as last winter.
on Saturday the Mexican ambassador
and his family VIII return 20 reopen the
embassy on / Street. During thc sum-
mer the embassy has been in charge Of
ScuOr don CrisOforO CauseCO, second
secretary, the other secretaries spend
ing the summer at seashoTe resorts.
Scnor dc AzpirOz, the ambassador, has
been az Allenhursj, y. j., for the sum
mer-
An early return Will also be made by
Great BTitain'S representatives here. Sir
Henry Mortimcr Duraud. the am
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
WEATHER REPORT.

Conditions arc somewhat unsettled
generally cloudy except In the South.
though the precipitation has been light
and scattered Temperatures continue
below the seasonal average from the
Mississippi valley eastward. have risen
IN the slope region. and fallen farther
West.
The weather will br partly cloudy
tonight and Wednesday in the
East and South. with showers tonight on
the east Gulf Coast. and on Wednesday
IN the southern portion OF the east Gulf
States and along the south Atlantic
Coast
Temperature changes VIII not be
marked
On the middle and south Atlantic and
east Gulf Coasts the winds will Dc light
TO fresh and mostly northeastern aud
on The ,ower lakes light 10 fresh east
erly.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30

bIssador who has been at Lenox. gain
inS lame as a cricketer, will return IN
time 10 take part in the sessions Of tbe
international Geographic Society. which
commence September y
The British ambassador is a dfstin-
SulSHed member Of the Royal Society of
London. He won his spurs through ex-
pioratio1s in northern Persia Sir Morti-
ner viii entertain some o. the member L,
of tie congress
Baron Mayor des Planches. the Italian
ambassador, VIII not return until rht.
nIiddlC of next week hat ne also " =!
attend the Geographic Congress. and
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
JUDGE PRITCHARD HERE.

Judge Jeter Q. Pritchard formerly as
soclate Justice OF the District Supreme
Court, is in the city. and was yester-
aay guest ot Justice Stafford on the
bench of Equity Court No. l. during the
morning Judge Pritchari will leave in
few days for Asheville y. c
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Labor Day Tour to Cape May,

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Special train
OF finest equipment, through without
charge Round-trip rate, SlZ-o0. Includes
dinner, September p 10 luncheon, Sep
tember .. at Congress Hall Leave
l p. m. September 2. Via
famous Delaware River BridEe.-AdV.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Labor Day Tour to Cape MAY

Leave Washington by special train
running through without change. at /
J.. m, Friday September > via Penn.
sylvania Railroad, Della ware River
bridge rouJC. Returning, leave Cape
May September O. at 5 p. m Rate. in
GUIDING three days board at Congress
Han. Sl2.5O-Adv
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Pennsylvania Railroads Tour to Cape /

pennsylvania kailToadS s Tour 10 cape
May. personally conducted. leaves Wash
ington by special train. ! D. m. Septem-
Der . through without change. making
five-hour run. Round-trip rate, includ-
ing three days board al Congress Han.
one OF Cape Mays finest hotels. S12. so.
Returning. leave Cape May ) p. m. Sep
s--rnb ber 5.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Spend Labor pay at Cape Nav.

Pennsylvania Railroads personally
conducted tour leaves Washington by
special train ] p. m, Friday, September
>. making fast time 70 Cape MAY. via
Delaware River Bridge. Three DAYS
board at Congress Hall. including din
ner September TO luncheon September
:. $3.50 for round trip.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
EFFORT TO CUT LINE OF RETREAT.

BERLIN, Aug. 3o-"De Post" dispatch from Lao Yang
announcing that two japanese divisions have Ku1opat-
kS LETT flank and attained position between oYang and Mukden
IhiS move has cut off Kmopans road of Iereat TO Mkden
The Washington times., 1904-08-30

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. September 2
Special train leaves Washington 10 m
Via Delaware River Bridge Returning
leave Cape May september g. at p. M.
Rate, Xl25O including three DAYS board
at Congress Hall-Ady.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
FLANK ATTACK FRUSTRATED.

LONDON Aug 3o-The HaoYang correspondent of the Reu
Ter lgam Company wires that Russian and japanese cam
into contact again this morning.
The japanese he reports had reached point fy. miles west
Lao9ang Yesterday evening but driven back this morning
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
BATTERIES WORK ALL DAY.

The terrific canonnadng of the Russian positions south
Yang lasted all day yesterday and did until O'Clock las
Little damage was done
The japanese concentrated their the whole day through
southern and frontal positions of the Russians The opinion
the Russian military officers is that the object the japanese
draw return fire from all the Russian batteries and thus asr
precise situation of the fighting machines.
There every probability that the japanese will make
effort against the defenseS of LaoYang itself within the next W
Farther away TO the west the japanese Laoche valley h
two days past directed their attention to ouankng the Russian
They have been acting apparently independently the great
The Chinese of the district are viewing the contest socay
testing no feeling way or the other
The spirits of the Russian troops remain excellent despite
forced retreats of the past few days.
Lao-Yang itself is occupied by the Third Army Corps
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
ARTILLERY DUEL BEGINS AGAIN.

LAO-YANG, Aug. 3O-The japanese artillery duel
with the Russian forces at O'Clock this morning The heaviest firing
occurring to the southeast of LaOYng and has been continuous
japanese apne searching the whole Russian front The
forces mass all their guns for few square then
them TO another with mathematical precision
The white smoke Of the bursting shells distinctly against ta
dark foliage OF the mountain sde presenting inspiring picture
At 10 o'clock this morning the fire sckened An advance along
the whole line will be begun against the Russian positions
japanese forces probably tomorrow The japanese will then be in DO
Siion 10 deliver general infantry attack.
The Russians holding their ground CALAMITY The casualties
have been surprisingly SMALL considering nature the japanese ar
tllery fire.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Japanese Forces, Massing Against Russian
Right and Center, Pour Merciless Fire
of Shrapnel Into Their Ranks.
BURSTING SHELLS VISIBLE
AGAINST THE MOUNTAIN SIDE
Kuroki Is Expected to Hurl His Battalions
Against Kuropatkin'S Position in What
May Prove Decisive Battle.

81 PETERSBURG Aug. 3o-A telegram from Lieutenant Cen
e Saarof timed 10 O'Clock this morning states that the japanese
are advancing along the whole 'front.' The attack saws being
directed against the center and right where the Russian losses
have been the heaviest
The Washington times., 1904-08-30

Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; light winds,
mostly northeasterly.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
THE SIN
TIDE TABLE.

Meeting Tonight.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Cape May Tour Over Labor Dav.

Continued on Third PageJ
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
Continued on Third Page.)
Flynn's Business College. 8th , d 7

Business shorthand, typcvriting s25 a Vt.
Adyt.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30

PaTke.'s Business
The Washington times., 1904-08-30

TEMPERATURES.
The Washington times., 1904-08-30
DOWNTOWN TFMPERATURE

'I"INW D NI"I'-N > -I'IIINNIN IN"I7
mon eter)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-12
A Small Boys Diary.

There is certain nine-year-old ki3 in this
city who is keeping diary The book was
given him last Christmas by a relative, and his
father had forgotten all about 1t until he acct
dentaly found the volume the other day. Curl
TO what his small had written in II.
he opened the book and found that the diary
had been faithfully kept. Here are few of the
entries:
Il am years old to-day. Looked in the
glass but wiskars amt sproutin' yet
''Sassed a boy Got licst."
Pop borrid ten cents for fair that makes
s115 he woes me- Wonder if lie ever get it
Jimmy stole my ball 1 lickt him for
it,"
''Ast Pop for some Of my money and he CIV
nclxil- want that doler'
We feloes got up base ball club to-day.
line picher. If 1 had that doler 10 could get
a unaform.'
Pop got paid to-day and civ me my money
Mamma borrid a doer Dam these people
anyway. A feloe nothin'.'
''Ast Pop about banks. l want to put my
money ware carfair amt skarse.'
Got lickt again"
There was more Of this. but Pop had read
enough. AS a result there a conference.
and now the arrangement is to pay per cent.
a week interest, and settle every pay day The
kid got his ''unaform philadelphia Telegraph.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-12
Women ms AutomobiIists.

Lack OF concentration is the common fail
ing of all among motor-women. If a woman can
not concentrate in everyday things she can
not concentrate when she motors. The weak
ness that causes a woman 10 read the same
page OF a book twice 10 get its meaning that
makes her ask eager question about the de-
tail OF story which one has just carefully ex-
planned. that leads her mind a wil-o'- the isp
trip around the hem OF the conversation. is the
same weakness which. in motoring. keeps her
looking too long az attractive bit OF scenery,
or turning her attention for a moment wholly
To something that has been said. or for a single
instant lifting her hand from the brake Cen
orally speaking. woman who q a good
listener will not be a good chauffeuse She
cannot concentrate. And incidentally. that is
why. II has learned do any one
thing well. she is better motor pupil. II she
can play the piano. il she play bridge II
she can paint. II she typewrite. she
will. ten TO one. be a good chauffuese. II is the
dilettante in motoring. In most things. who
Is failure. Lack OF concentration Is another
word for careiessness in motoring. Most OF the
motor accidents. II Is trite TO say. Z
from defective machines. or too swift running.
but from carelessness that Is simply due 10 ina
bihty concentrate.-Nay Outing