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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
Still in the Family.

Tom and Frank were the only male
youngsters in the family. Tom, the
elder OF the two, one day brought
home an ugly, repulsive looking dog.
to the great disgust Of the female por-
tons OF the household.
At length the eldest OF the sistera
persuaded Tom to take the dog back
where he found it. or give 1t away to
someone, and offered him twopence for
his trouble.
Tom marched Off with the animal.
and returned in half an hours time
munching the last Of the toffee he had
bought with the money which his sis.
ter had given him.
"Well, Tom, what have you done
with that ugly brute?' was the query.
"Given him to Frank" replied Tom,
with his mouth full.-Tit Bits.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
CALLED AN lNFiDEl.
DIR. Lyman Abbott's Religious Views
Call Forth Sharp Criticism.

DR.. Lyman Abbott, the famous Con-
gregational clergyman, created pro-
found sensation in the religious world
by his utterances before the students
of Harvard University, in which he
denied the principal tenets Of ortho-
dox theology, and expressed his idea
Ct God as an Intelligent energy mo
longer do believe in First Cause
he said MY God is u great and ever
present force, which is manifest III all
the activities of man and all the work
ings Of nature. l believe in a God who
is in and through and Of everything;
not an absentee God, whom we have
to reach through Bible or priest
or some other outside aid, but God
who Is closer to us than hands or feet.
Science, literature and history tell us
there is one eternal Energy: that the
Bible no longer can be accepted as
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
Che Hundred Years AGO.

The battle of Biczen took place. The
French under Grouchy defeated 5000
Russians and took 800 cannon.
Thc 1Sith anniversary of the land
ing Of the Mayflowcr was celebrated
in Boston.
Russia ami Sweden were negotiating
II subsidiary treaty.
The Ilaytan army under Emperor
Dessalnes was preparing to march
against Santo Domingo.
Holland was on the verge of bank
ruptcy.
The Sac ana Fox Indians ceded 10
the United States 10000 square miles
COO of which tract was along the Mis-
sssippi river
Much discomfort prevailed among
the Americans at New Orleans, Occa-
stoned by the former Spanish Governor
retaining his troops in the city to act
as guard.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
Bound by a Spell

for that establishment, and he was fire.
quently employed to carry them to the
manager. He thus gained admission be-
hind the scenes, while his acquaintance
with the bill-sticker gained him an occa-
sional order for the pit. His proposal
was to present us with some Of these or
ders.
you can toss up which shall 60 first.
and when old Porter thinks you're snug
in bed, you can just drop down that tree,
take a run and there you are at the the
ater"
We knew no more about a theater
than we did about the Temple OF Isis.
except that the Rev Obadiah occasional
ly referred to it as the abode of Satan,
and the house of sin-words which ven
tured to quote to our tempter.
abode of fiddlesticks." he cried i,rev-
erently; how jolly green you are to be-
lieve what that snuffling old hypocrite
tells you. It's the jolliest and loveliest
place in the world. Abode Of Satan?
It's more like the abode Of angels! Why,
the women are the beautifulest creatures
you ever saw-such a treat after carrots
and gooseberry eyes down stairs"
We shvered with alright at the terms
uppHeu Df tHlS UdTluS IeHcs"uC W wv
Rev. Obadiah and his daughter. The
power of the strong mind over the weak
er is we'll known. We were fatuously
weak-mere puppets in the hands Of this
experienced boy Of the world
He produced two coins from his pock-
ct, and before we knew what we were
about he had initiated us into another Of
the sins stigmatized by our tutor-toss-
ing. The fates decided In my favor. l
tried to get out Of it: but such was
the irresistible influence that Cook exer-
cised over us that we had no power to
struggle against his will. and l felt my
self compelled to acquiesce in his pro-
posal that l should hold myself ready
any night that l heard pebble thrown
against the window to arise, dress my
| self, descend into the garden and make
for the 'theater. The cold perspiration
started from every pore at the thought;
but with a trembling voice, l promised,
! for all that.
Shaking hands with us all round, and
| reminding ME once more Of my appoint
ment. with threats of vengeance II fail
ed, this wonderful phenomenon scrambled
out of window, and in few seconds we
heard him thud upon the ground be-
meath.
Friday evening came. Eight o'clock
| was our hour for bed. 1t SO happened
that on that particular night Mr.. Porter
hurried us away rather earlier than
usual
Crack. There he was! My heart leap
ed into my mouth. and l could scarcely
repress a cry, so excitedly nervous had
become. gently opened the window and
looked out. There was Josiah, looking
up at me.
| Come on" heard him whisper.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
thirty Years Ago.

A railroad wreck in OXfordshire,
England, resulted in thirty deaths and
a mine explosion in North Stafford.
shire killed twenty.
The HoOsac tunnel was turned over
to the State of Massachusetts by the
builders.
The "mixed school" controversy in
New Orleans resulted in a street duel
between former Gov. Warmoth and
Editor Bycrly OF the Bulletin. in which
the latter was killed
The Senate passed currency bill
providing for the resumption of specie
payment. free banking. the retirement
of greenbacks and fractional currency,
etc.
There was much turmoil in Mexico
over the government suppression of
the religious orders.
All the churches of Milwaukee, Wis,
abandoned Sunday evening services so
that the people might attend great
mass meeting Tor the relief Of Nebras.
ka grasshopper sufferers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
forty Years Ago.

Reports were sent out from New Or
leans of successful raids made OF
guerrilla camps by Union soldiers.
Secretary Stanton announced Sher
mans occupation of Savannah. Ga.
There was much complaint of til,
persecution of Jews in Rome.
Wilmington. n. c., was being bonn
barded by the Union fleet.
Members Of the Fenian brotherhood
In Chicago urged war against England
BECAUSE of the st. Adams raid from
Canada. They pledged force of o,OO'
men.
The Mexican Republicans defeated
the Impcrialists ut San Pedro.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23

The pleasantest things in the world
are pleasant thoughts. and the great.
est art in life is to have as many Of
them a. possible.-Emerson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23

Booksellers in Turkey never sell
the Koran. The Turkish bible IL
deemed too precious to be sold. 1t ia
given away to the person who desires
1t, but the tradesman first insists ne
receive a nice little present in money.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
Twenty Years Ago.

The Mackay-Bennett commercial ca
bles were opened to the public at the
offices of the Commercial Gable Com
pany. New York
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23
Relief in Sight.

"Your salary isn't enough to sup
port my daughter. SIR"
I'm glad you've come ~ that con-
clusion SO early, sir. "-Detroit Free
Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-23

ANATOLE STOESSEI.
Of
tractio peculiar
accian field
him further with command
he
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
SHRINES IN MOROCCO.
WY some People Look Upon Them
With suspicion.

A traveller says that Christians in Mo
rocco look with suspicion on the
shrincs Of Mohammedan saints in that
country. lie tells the following story:
"Once upon a time boy was travelling
through the country. and az nj gllt came
on he found himself near white
washed tomb. Knocking at the door Of
the shrine. ne asked for meal aud Il
bed. When the next day dawned he
was about TO continue his journey but
the keeper OF the shrine besouglt him
10 remain In order 10 help him keep
the shrine and collect the offerings OF
the faithful. The youth said that he
must first consult his parents. and the
elder man babe him take bis ass and
seek advice Of his parents and return
The boy took the ass and rode away.
but he had not accomplished half the
journey before the ass fell sick and
died Then the boy knew not what 10
do nor where 10 turn. But when he
had considered the circumstances Of
bis case a brilliant idea flashed into his
mind.
Having dug n pit and cast the ass
therein. he piled great stones over r..
whitening them with lime, and set a
white flag above. saying 10 all who
passed by, This Il the tomb Of st So
and-so.' Then worshipers came from
every side aims were poured IN AMI
offerings showered upon him. The
keeper Of 'he former shrine lost his
customers and came 10 visit the new
saint lie when the crowd had gone
approached the young shrine keeper.
i ask thee by Allah said the old man.
who r. this saint Of thine and what
manner Of thing is buried hereT
81 will not deceive thee. but will tell
thee the truth returned the youth.
Ny saint who * buried here IS none
other than thy beast. even the c1rraSs
= thine own ass. And now. pray, who
Is thy saint AMI who in truth is buried
In the shrine thou kcepcstT 4 will not
deceive thee. but viii tell thee the
truth replied The old man. MY saint
is the father of thy saint"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Wrong Divorce.

Omaha. Ncb., May ito her uu-
-pcakable surprise and chagrin, Mrs
Charles l.. Russell discovered thi,
morning that the decree Of divorce
granted her in the district court here
several months ago Wa, from her
infant son, Henry jenkins Russell,
instead of from her husband. George
Henry Russell a. she had certainly
supposed.
According to the decree she was d.
yorccd from the sou aud given the
custody of the husband In filling
ont the decree the name Of the son
va, written whore that Of the hu>-
band should have been written. and
that of the husband appeared whore
that Of the son should have appeared.
Mrs Russell appeared before Judge
sutton, who granted the decree. aud
she was Informed that there was no
way by which he could rcctify The
error and that in order to get di-
yorce from her hus baud it would be
necessary for her % Gle new suit in
court.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

We all make too much OF our dlfi-
cultics
Few mysteries are ms incypl'cablc as
the one 81 how some people live
When man brags about himself Il Is
sign other people don't brag about
him
\ mistake many men make is being
n cnt and imagining themselves popu-
lar with the mice
\ man discovers that his wife IS got
ting old looking ten years before he
makes the discovery about himself.
n some people would work hard and
earn $1,000 some one would walk up
and. taking IL away from them. tell
them they had no business with that
much money.
The trouble is that, when a man Is
told be looks ten years younger than
he IS. even that leaves him ten or TWEEN.
~ years older than ne wants % be-
Atchison Globe.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
STAR.

After rest will come again.
We have been having fine rains.
Drummers are thick.
\ large acreage of corn has been
planted.
Miss Emma Baker j. ON the sick
list.
Farmers are making thing. move
up this spring.
What few oats were -own in this
community are growing fine
The prospect for wheat crop are
ius, splendid.
Rev John King of Blackford il
pastor Of the church here the pres
cnt year.
There i. some complaint that the
tobacco plant. will be late
The Washington people are heard
from about every week. Some lay
they are well pleased with the coun-
try while other. are very much di.-
satisfied.
Rev j. W. Vaughn filled his reeu-
lar appointment al piney creek sun
day.
The Butler creek pat on it, sun
days Thursday night
VI. +. Thomson made trip into
Caldwell county last week
Hauisu tie. and othcr timber j.
thc order OF the day iu thi- commu-
nifty
Farmers 600 the creek are getting
behind with their work.
j. T. NcComic made visit Ca
pycu.bur- recently
j. y. Bradley 3. .u delicate heath
with lung trouble, but &, NOW im.
proving and w, hope Jim will D.,
out iu few day,
Rev. j. r. Clark preached at ,h,
residence of Mr.. Sal..c Paris sun
day evening
The hay crop iu thi- community i'
going 20 bc the biggest iu years and
there i- ALSO fine prospect for fruits
of 90 hiud-
SHrt j -. Paris and family at
tended preaching at M. pari, SuH
day.
- we aiil close by saying great
many of our farmers a-. not through
plantiu. corn. I, bias been raining
,uu much.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy the
Very Best.

II have been using Chamberlain s.
Cough Remedy and want TO say it !.
the boost cough medicine have ever
taken. says Geo. l.. Chubb. q mcr-
chant of Harlan. Mich. There Is no
question about it, being the best a.
il viii cure a cough or cold la less
time than amy other treatment 1t
should AWAY. be kept in the house
ready for instant use. for a cold can
bc cured in much less time when
promptly treated For sale by Woods
n Ormc. druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Two Exrrcssive Quotations.

Some sentences are Ike autographs;
you feel that they must have been writ.
ten by these people; no one else could
have written them.
Such is this. 10y Tallcyrand; ITO sue
coed in tic world il Is much more nee
essary TO possess the penetration u dis
cover who is fool than 10 discover
who Is clever man"
And Napolcons character Is drawn
full length In this contentious remark
OF his: II command or | am silent
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
The tennessee Central.

There is a strong probability of the
Tennessee Central Railroad coming
into kentucky by the way Of Hop
kiusyillc, Princeton, Marion and ON
To Paducah. and should such develop
into a realty the people of Smithland
should make an earnest ctfor, to have
il come by here. If we fail to get a
branch of the |. c. Railroad built to
this place, thea we should labor for
the Tennessee Central. Livingston
Democrat.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
The Man in Gray.

A. Us offering Of respect to the
Confederate Veterans Reunion, the
Henderson Route is distributing a
beautiful thrce-color print entitled,
The Man ia Gray, which is receiv-
ing widespread admiration through
out the South
The picture. which l. printed from
an extra fuc etching, reproduced
from an original drawing by Mr.. Ro
bert NJ. uooc. the celebrated artist
of the Louisville Courier-Journal, is
16x22 inches aud Is printed on fine,
cnamelcd paper. sufficiently heavy for
use unframed, but equally suitable
for framing
1t is executed in the three cardinal
colors of the Coufsderacy- gray, blaze
and red, ou white background and
has been rightly termed by crit
les ga gem
They are nelo.cd in strawboard
mailing 'abi 'or -'fo ''""'mi. 5, 10.
by mail, thut avoiding any possibili-
ty of breakagc and assuring safe de
livery.
Send five red stamps to l.. j. Ir-
win, Louisville, Ky, Tor this bcauti-
ful reproduction. aud after you re-
ceiyc it, whether you are froTs the
North or out Of the South, you VIII
be an enthusiastic admirer Of tho
Hero of the Gray.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Won o Name of Fame.

DcWitt'$Littlc Early Bisers, the
famous litte pills, have been made
famou, by their certain yet harmless
and gentle action upon the bow,
and liver They have no equal foi
biliousue. constipation, etc. lhc]
do not wcaken ,ha stomach, grippe
or make v,- gel sick. Gree used
always preferred. They strengthen
Sold by Wood, Il 0yme, druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
WHAT THEY SAY OF US.

Charlotte, y. c., May ,, 1903. 20
Mr. :. VI. jenkins: / just learned
today Of the great coufagration that
visited your dear little city some
weeks ago. II seems from the infor-
nation ! got FROM one Of the Prince
ton papers published just after the
fire: but the date was gone 50 do
not know just when it was, but that
explains to me now why We did not
receive copy Of the Press for some
weeks.
Hope il Wa uot a. bad as was rep
resented IA the paper, and that all
partic. will soou b. on their feet once
mvrc. aud the dear old town blossom
anew. a. IL 50 we'll deserves.
You hsyc our sympathy and | en-
close subscription to Feb. !, 1908.
Your friend
II. i. RAY.
Bowling Grccu. Ky, May ,, 1903
Mr.. :. VI. Jeukius. Dear Sir \
very welcome visitor failed to put in
an appearance last week. The visit
or is the Press
Has il experienced another fire. or
ha, il a ease II mumps?
Don withhold IL on account Of any
thing less than the smallpox. Will
YOU please send Ne one ef last week :
issue.
Yours very respectfully,
+. +. DAVIS.
Toppenisb, Wash, April 80, 1905
Mr.. : VI jenkins: enclose re
ncwal Coz the Press Please change
the same FROM Nakimo to Toppenish,
Wash nay present address. | al
ways seem lost without the old coun-
| ty paper
Wishing YOU much success, | am.
Yours respectfully,
G.. G.. JACOBS.
While a bilious attack is decidedly
unpleasant it * quickly over when
Chamberlain Stomach aud Liver
Tablets are used For sale by Woods
| " Orpln. druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Preacher Arrested for

Louisville Times: The a.
SEES G. Southerlin, pastor Of
Christian church, of New G
Ind, was arrested today shofj
noon by Sheriff Morris of Flo
t.. DR.. Sutherlin is accuse
murder of his wife, who II
hanging by halter strap n
transom at the parsonage in
yer Grove suburb last Novcm
Suicide was the first theory
father Of Mrs. Sutherlin Johl
Ter. declined to accept this i
tion and it was through his &
indictment was found agai
preacher. q
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Making nm Ola Pen n. Good as New

My pen Is spoiled. ana have no
other" said the bo1kkecper.
The machincst happened to be In the
Office and he took the pen anu held il
over the gas jet for thirty seconds.
You can make an old pen as good rs
new" he said. "by holding II over p
flame like this for half minute and
aftcrwarI dipping il In cold water. -
lie dipped the hot pen in cold water
as he spoke and il sizZled slightly.
"Now try IT," he said.
The hookkcepcr tried the pen and eX-
claimed ioyously. by George. it's as
good rs new again"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11

To cure us Of our immoderate love OF
gain we should seriously consider how
many goods there are that money win
not purchase. and these the best, ana
how many evils there are that money
will not remedy. and these the worst
C1ltnn
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11

In an account Of a recent London
tragedy "A slip is made 10y n contem-
pOrary. II explains that three doc
tors are in ATTENDANCE. but the woman
is not yet dead" Not long ago n daily
nearly got into libel action by saying
that patient was mo longer in dan
ger. though Dr. y. is still visiting him"
London Globe
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
wishes lie Was.

Mrs. Peck (rontcmptuouslyl - What
are You anyhow. man or mOusef
Henry Peck (bittcrlyl-A man. my dear.
If | were mouse I'll have you up on
that table yelling for help right now!-
Exchange
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Who Knows2

Ny faith begins where your religion
ends,
In service To mankind. This single
thread
Is given to guide US through the
maze of life,
You stand at one end, the other
YOU
With eye fixed only on God, begin
With lofty faith, aid seeking but to
know
And do His will who guides the uni
verse;
You find the slender and mystcriou.
thread
Leads down to earth, with God's di-
vine command,
TO help your f.llow-meni bat this to
me
Is something slnSularly vague. / see
alone
The fellow-man, the suffering follow
man.
Yet, with a cup of water in my
hand,
For all who thirst, who know that |
one day
Following faithfully the slender
thread.
May reach it's other end and knccl at
last
With you in heaven, ct the feet of
God?
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Time Tried and Merit Pr

One Minute Cough Cure
ON time when it comes TO
coughs, Group, whooping cougI
1t is perfectly harmless, pleasI
take and is the children's I'd
cough syrup. Sold by Woo
Orme.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Seeing and Relieving.

"You don't agree, then. that seeing
is believing
Not much. see some people ev-
cry day that | never could believe
Philadelphia Ledger.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11

Let nothing be wasted or lost Us
ing wei or wasting the fragments Of
time, of opportunity. the hooks and cor
ners of life. makes all the difference be
tween success and failure. This Is cSpe-
cially true Of spiritual work. Often the
best results are gained from the use Of
fragments Of our business or daily life,
the byproducts of living Nature says,
Gather up the fragments" In ma
lures household there is no waste.
The decay Of rocks forms the soil of
plants. The decay Of plants forms the
mold In which future plants will grow.
The water dissipatel I'm the air be
comes clouds and rain-WOman's Life
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11

Mrs. Quiverful-Tommy did you give
your little brother the best part of that
apple. as told youi Tommy O.
Yessum; gave him tn seeds. He can
plant 'em an have a whole orchard
Cleveland Leader.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
A Good Ruln,.s,,

Chicago, May ).
Cour, today handed de-
ordering the payment
George Hincheliff, who
a brick manufacturec ~
certain Chicago mahuit
agreed to undersell "a
the price of bricks.
non-union laborers wed
the combination, it is
had been brought by D
the loss of a $40, 600 IN
destruction of his entire
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11

To give pain is tyranny; TO make hap
by. the true empire of heauty.-Steele.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
A Tried and

One Minute Coug
not an atom Of any
and it has been curl
Group and whoopir
that it has proven j ~ =
and true friend TO
it. Mr.. Gertrude rst
ON, Ind, says: lever
straining so weakened nd
down in weight from
pounds. After trying al
remedies to no avail, ~
Cough Cure entirely cured
by Woods & Orme. W
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
kitchens In the Tropics.

The kitchens of tropical countries.
such az are 90 hc found in our Spanish
American lands. are like cells from the
thickness OF the stone walls-often two
or three feet dccp-and the projecting.
omniprcscnt vcranda. which gives n
grateful shade and which looks out on
a court The cell resemblance is en-
HANGED 10y the iron bars nc the windows
and the heavy double doors. which look
as II they could resist siege. The
walls are wh,tcwashcd ana the floors
are ~ Qcs. The, dining room is often
separated from this room by long
sta!rcas outside the kitchen in the
court win stand table and closets 90
supplement- the scant furniture Of the
small. hot apartment with a furnace
like fire.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-05-11
Your very respectfully,
+. +. DAVIS.

While bilious attack is decidedly
unpleasant it i quickly over when
Chamberlain Stomach aud Liver
Tablets are used For sale by Woods
IL Oruls. druggists.