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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30

You've been long enough gazing up
there"
Said the Dog.
You eats are so vain.
think you're quite plnin
So just kindly get down from that chair,
Said the Dog
IF I'm vain. pray then what are y"u?'
Said the Cat
You clumsy young Pup.
You re not coming up.
And just leave me alone. or I'll new
Said the Cat
Then the Cat and the Dog began to
squabble.
And soon they made the table wobble:
And both were cut with broken china.
And then were whipped by Mistress
Dinah
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30

but of the color contrasts so abundant
for many seasons. the summer will see
but very little.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30

Things which are so heavy on q
woman's conscience they cause it t,
sag don't leave an impression on 8
mans.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30
Building n Canoe.

The Black Hawk was built last year
and padded and sailed all summer by
a boy Of fifteen, who did not spare
the boat in any way. and it now lies
in dry dock down the CELLAR for the
winter. safe and sound in every stick
This summer 1t will be sandpapered
painted and put in commission again
There are two ways of building u
canoe: One is to get Il plank for a
keelson, a couple Of strips for the gun
wales. any old wooden barrel hoops
for ribs. tack on the canvas, and there
you are. This certainly makes quick
job. but the result is u thing horrible
to look at. and which will surely be
thrown away unless the owner can
find more foolish boy who will pay
him fifty cents for the outfit
The next way is to build the boat in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30
EXPORT BOUNTY
J. j. HILL. GIVES OPINION TO MA,
RlNE COMMISSION.

Direct Subsidy by Government will
Not Accomplish the Desired
End. but Export Bounty Would
DO Much to Encourage Amcri.
can Merchant Marine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30
COURAGE of Childhood.

The late George Francis Train loved
children The children of New York
Will miss him from Madison Square,
where. in fine weather. he would play
York Tribune
Citizen" Train used to tell of a lit
tie girl TO whom he once gave rich
cake. She ate it and asked for an
other.
I'D like to give you another" said
the Old man, but it would make you
sick
Give it to me. anyway" said the
little girl AT the dispensary | can
get medicine for nOthin'."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30

When a boy has dog, and the fam
lily decides that he can't keep it, he
spends the next three weeks in giving
1t away.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-30
W hat She Did.

1t was one of Gardeners school
ma'ams and the class was away down
reign supreme. The teacher was try
ing to explain to the little girl the
sentence. THE boy runs says the
Kenebec Journal.
What is the meaning of the word
rum asked the teacher.
Don't know" said the pupil.
You're not walking when you're
running" said the teacher.
Mop
We'll, what do you do when you
rum"
Il tumble down." piped up the girl.
and the teacher sternly said. Next"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03

If editors are to be put in Jail, or fined
for such expressions, our much-boast-
ed liberty of speech and liberty of the
press amounts to nothing.
L glory in your determination not to
pay the fine imposed, and in refusing
TO DO so you are serving the public to
hlgher degree than possibly you ever
nave or ever can in any other way.
The Judgment cannot stand. Public
sentiment is stronger than any such
construction of law and in spite of the
fact that many things point to a GER
tain degeneracy amongst us in this
age OF commercialism, only the occa-
sion was needed to show that our peo-
pie still possess the qualities of their
fathers, and whatever other people
may do North CarolinianS will never
relinquish the rights guaranteed them
by the constitution.
In your present situation you have
my sympathy and yet you do not need
IT, Let the last court pass upon the
matter at issue, so that we may know
whether we are a free people, or at
the mercy of few men vested with
a little brief authority"
have an abiding faith that great
good will come from all this. and feel
like congratulating you upon the fact
that you are the victim
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03

see and address the largest crowd Of
the most select men that ever assem-
bled at one place in this beloved coun-
try of ours, and see more money than
ever before in his life let him al
judge all those in contempt of his
court who have said as much and
more than Mr.. Daniels in regard to his
actions in the matter under discus
sion, and fine them two thousand dol
lars each. If he should ATTEMPT to
do so he will find himself in Il hope
less minority and would bow his head
and regret ever having attempted to
deprive any free citizen of the right
to express his honest opinion.
When a man feels so important that
he considers himself above criticism
he should not call himself judge, but
King, instead. The people Of Noith
Carolina wish Mr.. Daniels to feel that
he is in the right, and continue 10
heW to the line and let the chips fall
where they may, and if he g"!s III Jail
1t Will be in good cause.
When Judge Purnell said that his
secret order was subordinatel to his
duty in that case, he fnIst have for
gotten his obligation, and We vino are
looking on think his judgment was
subordinated to his high calling,
THE people of this section wish TO
congratulate Mr.. Daniels and believe
i'm a free press and do not think che
a lover of liberty who does not.
"A FREE SPEAKER"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
eve Are for Editor Daniels"
POWELL CASE CONTINUED.
G. G.. Jones Case Will be Called To-
Day i'm Federal Court.

The case against j. b. Powell was
called yesterday morning in Federal
court, upon affidavit of defendant con-
tinued until the adjourned term, on
June 20th. Col. j. G. T.. Harris and
Mr.. S. G.. Ryan appeared for Powell
Powell is the man who obtained
goods by fraudulently ordering them
shipped here under the firm name OF
Jones e. Powell, of this city, and then
re-shipping them. He has been in
Jail here for months awaiting trial
and Postoffice Inspector f. N. Davis
has been here for several days work
ing on the case.
c. C. Jones. of Goldsboro, will be
called for trial this morning. This
is the Jones of Godfrey bond fame
and he is to be tried on a charge Of
receiving stolen postage stamps and
selling them.
The grand jury returned a true bill
against the Hamlet Distilling Com
pany.
Among the cases disposed of yes
terday were the following:
Will Williams plead guilty to re
failing and got ninety days and costs.
Joe Pearce was acquitted of a
charge of illicit dist1iling.
Lewis Roulhac plead guilty to exact
ing illegal fees in pension cases, was
fined $50 and costs and made restora-
ton to the injured parties
William Pearce got eighteen months
in the penitentiary and was fined 500
and costs for Illicit distilling.
Charley Starting got ninety days
and fined 500 for retailing.
Hezekiah Wheeler and Stephen
Bragg were acquitted of illicit distill-
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
The Country Must Look to the hide
pendent Press to Bring Injustice
to Light.

My Dear Friend Daniels:
Petersburg, Va, June IL nave
watched with great interest your fight
in North Carolina, and now my sin
cerest wishes go out to you. AS l see
il. it is clearly q question OF Office
holders liberty against the peoples
right. Things have come to pretty
pass when the voice of the people is
to be hushed by the power of the
ffice-holding priestcraft. Her out
ragged public is powerless before office
holding tyrants unless there is the lib
erty of criticism.
| grant that the press may abuse
it's right, but in a matter of this Kind
the country must look to the indepen-
Dent press to bring injustice to light
1t is a bigger question than the liberty
of the press; it is one of the people
rights Shall this country go back to
Czarism and punish every man who
warns the people against injustice and
missrule These are questions, not OF
contempt, but of men; and they are tC
be determined by the ballots of an en-
.Eghtened people.
Tie whole country awaits the settle
ment of the issue with keeneSt inter
est.
LEN. G.. BROUGHTON.
70
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03

The tax listers for Raleigh town
ship will sit every day during the
month of June, 1904, in the room OPP
posite the sheriffs office in the coun-
ty court house. Also at the follow
ing places on the days named, to-wit:
Caraleigh Cotton Mills, June 9Th.
Gattis' Store, East Raleigh, June It'll
Moore's Store, West Raleigh, June
Sth.
Raleigh Cotton Mills, June 9Th.
Pilot Cotton Mills, June 10th.
PAGES Store, June 18th.
And to give every one an opportun-
ity to list their property and polls we
will sit in our room in the court house
every Wednesday and Saturday dur
ing the month of June until $3.50
o'clock p. m.
All persons who own real estate or
personal property and all who are
agents. guardians, administrators etc,
are required by law to list their prop
erty, and all persons between the ages
of 81 and so years must give in their
polls. A failure to list your property
and give in your poll will subject you
to Indictment. The books will posi-
lively close on the last day of June,
1904.
CHAS. A. SEPARK,
H. E. GLENN,
List Takers, Raleigh Township.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Honest Fight for the People.

Collision, n. c., June dear Sir:
I have been taking your paper ever
since you started 1.-THE State Chroni-
cle,' and the daily News and Obser-
yer ever since you started that.
l am only poor private in the great
old Democratic party, but / am as
true as any of you. l want to say to
you that we are with you in your hon
est fight for the people. You need
have no fears The people are with
you. Just keep on hitting Purnell,
McBee and such rascals.
We are watching with deep interest
the outcome or the result of the effort
to muZZle the press. OF course |
know what l say will do you no good,
but l just wanted to tell you that the
plain. everyday people are with you,
and sympathiZe with you and will
stand by you. l wish l could take you
by the hand this morning and tell you
how L admire your pluck and honesty.
Yours truly,
r M RYNI1M.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
MACS LUCK.
The Young Woman Reporters stor,

The following food tale written by a
clever young newspaper woman is a
true story that came under her per-
sonal observation.
II have been with the Ia paper
in q Calf. town. for nine years and
Mac has been with US all that time and
l do not know how much longer. Macs
full name is Mcclellan. Before the
Linotype came in he was a good prin-
ter and was one of the first to learn
the machine, and is now, at about the
age of AZ, one of the fastest opera
tors.
Last winter and the winter before
Mac, probably from constant night
work and improper food, got badly
Iun down, could not eat much, what
little he did eat did not do him much.
good and he always complained he
could not keep warm.
Il missed him for awhile until yes
terday ] overlook him on the street
.going toward the office, and hardly
knew the man; had it not been for the
familiar walk / should surely have
passed without recognizing him. He
was stout, his face was round and
rudy and his eyes bright as / had
never seen them before
II said Mac, l hardly knew you
what onearth have you been doing ;t
get so fat?' He replied Grape Nuts
nothing else. / started in on Grape
Nuts food three months ago when
weighed 16 and was feeling miserable
but now weigh 100 and feel better
than l ever felt in my life. l quit m!
old diet and went on Grape-Nuts anC
that's the whole story" Name civ
en- by Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich
Exercise is necessary but there's M
nourishment in it and proper foo,
alone can supply that. Grapefruit
for 10 days is pleasant trial AM
proves big things.
There's a reason.
Look In each pkg. for the famou
little book, THE Road to MELVILLE"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Following Example of the German
Emperor.

Winston-Salem n. c., June dear
Sir: You have my sympathy in this
affair with the Federal judge-of
which as yet l know but little, but
suppose it is the same old thing of a
man using official power to avenge
personal spite. This cannot, must not
go in North Carolina. The people are
with you and will uphold the liberty
of the press and the greatest freedom
of speech in time of peace. No lese
majestic for this country. 1t will do
good to publish again the latest in
stance of this kind, by the Emperor OF
Germany, where a private soldier af-
ter saluting a flying train carrying the
great man, remarked: 1.-The Emperor
might have slowed up to let us get a
glimpse of him." was sentenced to
seven years penal servitude.
Respectfully yours,
j. S. MONTAGUE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
PurneH Thinks Himself King.

A prominent citizen OF Marvin ccun-
~ writes:
''As there has been nothing in the
papers from this section in refelenC e
to Judge Purnell's treatment ot MI
Daniels for what the judge adJudsed
as contempt of his court | wish 70
say, that the people of this section
are highly indignant over the matter
and are with Mr. Daniels in every
word he has said in reference To the
A. d n. {. X. r., and think he said
no more than any free citizel of he
State of North Carolina had a right
to say and if he goes 20 Jail he has
made friends who would be willing to
stand by him under any circun-
stances. The people of the Old North
State admire Mr.. EtnSels for the
courage and fearlessness shown in the
matter If Judge Purnell WINS 20
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Out of All This Turbulence the Light
ill Break and the Rights of the
People VIII be Clearly Re-
Xealed.

One of the leading editors in North
Carolina writes:
Hail and good day. A mighty multi
tude of freemen count you as their
friend and defender. e of good cheer.
The people will not forget what you
may be called upon to suffer for their
sake.
If you need money you shall have it.
Thousands of North Carolinians win
consider it privilege to make a per,
sonal sacrifice in your behalf. Your
course has already won the admiration
and the gratitude of both your friends
and foes. Out of all this turbulence
the light will break and the rights OF
the people will be clearly revealed.
l congratulate you upon your good
fortune. Your name will be remem-
bered when Purnell's has persisted
from the memory of mankind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Endorsed by GuilfOPd County.

Hon. Josephus Daniels, Raleigh, N. c.:
Pleasant Garden. n. c., June dear
Sir: | have just received the news
and Observer of May 31st Without
taking time to read more than the
headlines. / have sat down to inform
you that you will be endorsed by every
hon est man in my section of Guilford
county. What they have tried to make
a badge of disgrace will be a crown of
honor, and your sacrifice, if a sacrifice
il must be, will do more to restore the
people rights than anything that has
happened in 20 years. Fear not the
pompous judge when the people are
with you.
Your friend.
JOHN G.. KENNEDY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Fair-Minded Men Denounce High.
Handed UsurpatiOn.

A prominent lawyer in oxford
writes:
81 desire to express to you my SYM
pathy in the present unjust proceed
ings against you; and also to express
nv approval of your course in the re-
ownership matter. But whatever
may be the views of others who are
not your friends and admirers all fair
minded men will denounce the high
handed usurpation of authority exer-
cised towards you. How your edito-
rial can be construed as contempt is
more than | can see.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
The Bone and Sinew of North Carolina
Manhood Behind You.

Hon. Josephus Daniels, Raleigh, N. c.:
Enfield N c., June My Dear
Sir: / wish to join my voice with that
of the hosts of North Carolinians in
commentator of your course with re-
gard to matters that have brought you
SO conspicuously before the country.
Believing in the justice of your
course and having the utmost conf
dence in your personal integrity, l
urge you to be of good cheer. The
bone and sinew of North Carolina S
manhood is with you. 1t is great
honor to suffer for righteousness. My
hearty congratulations! God strength
en- your heart! Truly,
S. A. COTTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
..There Are no Tories in Butt"

Elberon, Warren County, n. G.,
June 1.-The people of old Warren are
with you and they will stand by you
until every heart ceases to pll''ate.
This is the "home of the brave ana
the land Of tna free Freedom Is
Americas Dedestal-freednm of
thought. freedom of speech, freedom
of the press. God will uphold the
right. Very truly,
JUNIUS a. GOODWIN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Unborn Generations Will be Enriched
by 1t.

Clinton, n. c.. June Ii cannon
refrain from writing just few WORDS
under the existing circumstances
Your stand for the states best inter
est is both commendable and refresh
ing. Unborn generations will be en-
richcd by your devotion to duty ;tnd
principle You are larger man TO-
day, in the estimation of the people OF
North Carolina, than ever before. /
glory in your adherence to rights re-
CARELESS of consequence. MY salary -
small, but | will be only too glad 10
send you $500 ii you should nave 10
pay the unjust fine of S2.ooo
REV. ALBERT S. BARNES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
None or Muscle.

Wake Forest, N. c., June IA
leading citizen of Wake Forest writes
From the stand ] see you have taken
from your today's paper, l simply
wish to say to you, Il glory i'm your
SpunEk." | have always taken you to
be a true and fearless man, and now
l know it without a doubt. / wish to
say further that if you ever need
me day or night with muscle or money
just call on me and l will answer with
all my might"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Re Firm and Fight to the End.

Louisburg. n. c., June IL have
been far from agreeing with you in
many things in the past. but should
be false to my sense of right and an-
probation of your courage in a just
cause if l failed to assure you that /
am heartily with yO" low. rs are the
people of this good State. Be firm
and fight to the end. and may He who
cloves righteousness and hates ini-
uuity give you victory!
Very truly yours,
II. II. MASHBURN,
Pastor Baptist Church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Blow at the Freedom of the Press.

Mr.. Josephus Daniels, Raleigh-in OF
out of Jail:
Southern Pines, \. c., June 2.-Sen-
timent is with you. The Free Press
holds that you have a right to con-
denim Federal interference into State
matters, and that in this case Judge
Purnell has exceeded his authority.
and directs a blow at the freedom of
the press. as we'll as the individual
right to oppose official corruption in
high places. Hit 'em again.
Truly, r. ID. OSLIN,
Ed. Free Press
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Condemnation is as Deep as Hell and
as High as Heavens.

Waldo, N c., June MY Dear Sir:
Allow me to congratulate you on being
o martyr for the truth.
This incident has filled thousands
OF hearts in North Carolina with an
unutterable condemnation; a condem-
nation that is as deep as hell and as
high as heaven"
Your editorial today is to the point
and rings with the patriotism of a
true son. God bless you.
Respectfully,
w. A. GOODE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
n Vital Principle.

Raleigh. N. c., May 31.-Here's my
hand, my friend! and | believe ] voice
the feelings of every fair-minded
North Carolina. The whole State is
with you, the South-the country, for
it is not a personal matter, a State
nor a sectional matter. A principle is
involved-a vital principle, and the
people are with you.
Fl. J. STOCKARD.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Voice From Franklin.

Youngsville, N. c., June 81 wish
to extend to you my sympathy and en-
enlargement in the course you have
taken. And to offer you any aid that
may be in my power. | know you do
not need either, but | co not feel sat
lsfiied without offaEil.r my mite.
Respectfully your friend,
IVY G. RIDDICK.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Hank Ginning Company.

The Hank Ginning Company, OF
Newton was incorporated yesterday
in the Secretary of States office, with
S25. 600 authorized capital stock, OF
which 81 800 has been paid in. The
incornorators are: S. D. Hank, J. C
Smith, D. P. Rawl and John A. War
lick, all of Newton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Indignation on All Sides.

Hon. Josephus Daniels, Raleigh, N. c.:
Gainesville, n. c., June dear Sir
The people of Gates are with you, and
will stand by you in the fight.
Expressions of indignation can be
heard on all sides.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03

that to make him take such action.
The good people here are highly in
dignant at such doings and extend to
you our sympathy in this and thanks
for the way you have shown up this
railroad affair.
If there is anything whatever that
we can do for you let us know.
Your truly,
EDGAR NJ. UNDERWOOD.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
The Press Should Never be Muzzled.

Washington. n. c., June 1.-God
bless you. No true North Carolinian
can but admire your course. 1t would
never do to muZZle the press of our
land. 1t has been and is still our de-
livery from those who would rule us
with works of iniquity. The good
people of this State are with YOU and
/ am til death. Your friend,
IPA NJ HARDY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Fear no Evil.

Dear Mr.. Daniels:
Raleigh, N. c.. June Fear no
evil. the Lord be with you. The stand
YOU have taken for. temperance will
draw all of Gods people to you and
you will have the prayers of all of
the great throng of temperance people.
A member of the w. Z. L. =.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Randolph Is Indignant.

Asheboro, N. c., June 1.-Our peo-
pie indignant at attempt to humiliate
you in efforts in behalf of good gov
eminent and freedom of press. Glad
to help with money if needed. Many
join not in sympathy but in praise of
courage and fidelity. You are today
most beloved man in the State.
Nv. c.. HAMMER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
Darncll & Thomas
Raleigh, N. c.

PATENTS-PROTFC YOUR IDEAS.
Don't think too long about taking out
patent; some other fellow may get III
ahead With the same thing. Don't think
that you can write to the Patent Office
yourself and find out if you can get
a patent The Patent Office will simply
tell you to file a formal application
with the incidental expensc) if you
wish your invention considered. Con
Fl, sultation free. No pntent, no fee. All
communications conf lentiaI. Milo b.
Stevens & Co, 979 14ti street, Washing
ton, D. c. Established 1864.
3-27-sun. -6m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
In Spirit and Tooth and Toe Nail.

Tarboro. N. c., June IL am sim
ply a private in the rear ranks, but
I'm with you in spirit and tooth and
toe-nail in your fight for freedom OF
speech i'm the "Old Reliable"
Your boyhood friend,
s. r ALLEY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-03
500 or $500 Offered

Reidsville, N. c.. June 1.-Can we
help you? Responsible for one hun
dred of five.
J. r. WEBSTER.
Z. ID. WATT.