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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-05-22
J Bound by a Spell /

On. on. over the open common. where
the tempest RACES in unrcsistcd fury -
then under the swaying. grooming trees.
plunging into yet deeper darkness. Down.
down, down-the speed rcdouhlcs. h" is
rapidly descending. but whithcri I'm
penetrabc by sight as wall Of iron ~
the black gulf before him. lie pulls til"
rein with all his strength; hut down.
down. down. still gallops the horse with
awful rapidity. Crash. n low. project 4
ing branch has caught him across tho
forehead. and dashes him from the AMI
mails back; there is heavy plasli. ana
then rushing sound-the horse ~
breasting the water; another moment. II"
is scramblng up the opposite bank.
riderless.
Within the Manor House the flames
are spreading with frightful rnpidlty.
Judith lies in n motioness heap. and
two hapless beings are locked within
their rooms; upon the chamber above.
the fire has already seized; upon the one
below it is rapidly advancing.
The fire is consuming one side OF
Clara's room-it has fastened upon the
stairs--no one can mount them. Who
can save her now!
Flames dart above the roof, and
through the windows, and up into the
black sky rise volumes of lurid smoke,
chasing away the darkness and illuminat-
ing every object around with fearful
radiance.
What new figure is this come upon the
scene? A man who seems to have arisen
from the bowels OF the earth. He looks
strange and bewildered. The women
catch sight of him. and, shrieking with a
new terror, fly away and cover upon
the sodden earth, under the dripping
branch Of a tree. He sees an arm grasp
ing at window frame. He goes to him.
Unlock the door-the key is outside"
cries a frantic voice within.
The stranger comprehcnds-dash
through the hall door. which stands
wide open. The flames rolling down the
stairs show him the key. He turns it,
AS he does so. he sees n senseless woman
huddled at his feet. He does not recog-
nize her. but quick as lightning he raises
her in his arms and bears her safely
out into the air, followed by Silas.
Only just in time-the flames are al
ready licking the spot she laid upon.
SIS it Clara" cries Silas frantically.
Iney turn over tne DOuv ana uiScloSe
the death-like face of Judith.
where is she-oh, heaven. where is
she? She has persisted in the flames.
exclaimed Silas.
A wild, piercing cry Of agony rises
above the roar of the elements. They
raise their eyes. Standing on the ex-
IRENE edge of the window sill. with out
stretched arms. the flames darling
around her. Is Clara.
A frightful scream bursts from Silas'
lips; but his companion grasps his
hands. drags him under the window, and
stretching out both their arms, shouts
to her to jump. Just in time-the flames
cling to her dress as she falls.
At that moment r carriage tears up
the drive-two policemen spring from
the box. and an old gentleman jumps out,
and falls into the group.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-05-22

Those women who look ''as II a wind
could blow them away" can usually,
sweepanddust all around their heav
sisters.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-05-22

1t is the tricky man who is always
talking Of the pitfalls set for the un-
wary.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-05-22
BOOMING CALIFORNIA.
How Printers Ink IL Used to Build
TIP "a Comm wealth. |

The systematic advertising OF a
OF printers ink IN an innovation In
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20

tho goat trade comes from Texas and
New Mexico. The trade here is han
died by few firms. AS such limited
number of goats arrive they usually
find ready market. Fat goats this
week are selling from about $3.50 to
S3.75 hundred. Nannics, or does
arc bringing from S3 10 81 IL head.
Even if goats do not arrive very
often Mt tho stock yards, there are al
ways goats there, for the stock yards
company owns about fifteen, and each
packing house has an animal These
arc used to lead the sheep. When
ever load OF sheep arrives IL goat is
taken to the train to lead the band
OF sheep, sometimes numbering thou.
sands. To the pens, later To De sllu.h-
tered The goats are most needed af-
ter rain. for then sheep balk, MS they
arc afraid Of municipalities
All men that are familiar with tic
history of Kansas City sheep yards
well remember Il goat called 'MiEr.'
lie won his rcnown by his marked
degree Of intelligence. lie III vi abuu;
IL year ago of old age, after hav:, .
seen ten years of service at the yards
-Sunda" States
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20
State of Ohio Trying to Find
Good Water.
WONDERFUL ARTISAN WELL
In 1857 a hole 2,775 Feet Deep Was
Dug Near Columbus-Furnishcd
Scientists With Basis for an Inter.
estng Calculation.

In 1857 for some reason it was
thought profitable and possible to Sc
cure an artcsian well in the State
House yard. The geology of Ohio as
science was still unwrttcn. In fact.
the first volume of the Ohio geological
reports contains the written record
OF this bearing
Down 2.7T5 fcct--ovcr half n mile
the augcr was sent by the slow and
iaboriouS process of the time AMI
nearly Il year was spent in the work
The boring WIS commenced on No
vembcr !. 1891. and stopped October
l. 1888. No artisan water was found
The boring was made in the eastern
part oil the grounds. Its site was point
cd ont to the writer some years ago,
ami il is now probably covered by the
cement walk extending out to Third
street from the judiciary building
Water was struck. and plenty of it
fresh salt, sulphur. magnesium. etc
but none Of it came to the top.
Prof. Theodore &. Wormlcy, the pro
lesser of chemistry in Startling Mcdi-
cal College. embraced the opportunity
To secure the temperature of this deep
boring. With thermometer placed in
Il specially prepared iron case. and left
at the bottom of the boring twenty
four hours. he found the temperature
AT the bottom to be Sc Fahrenheit
Making deductions for the distance
below the surface at which the heat
of the sun ceases to be felt. he com
putcd that the temperature Increased
one degree for every q feet of descent
Al that time European scientists, who
wore carefully studying this branch
OF physical geography, had estimated
that the temperature increased in
such conditions one degree for every
&c feet
There is no record of the cost of the
boring, but il must have been consid-
cradle, as the facilities and appara-
tus were primitive compared with
those in use now Though failing of
its principal purpose. the State seems
10 have turned il To account through
its biologists. so that il WIS not wholly
money wastcd.-Coumbus Evening
Dispatch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20
A Discerning wife.

He met his early flame. She had
greatly changed, but was still coquct-
fish.
do you remember" she asked,
that lock of hair gave you just be-
fore we partcd?"
He scowlcd.
Remember it," he cried Il should
say l did. Years aftcrward my wife
found il among my papers, and has
been fussing over it ever since"
"And what did you tell hcr?'
IL told her it was my only souv-
enir of lamcntcd pet dog"
Mercy! And what did she say?"
She said she had never before
heard of dog hat bleachcd its hair"
illustrated Bits.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20
A Double Hardship.

The following anccdotc is told of a
prominent Baptist minister, cclcbrat,
ed for his caustic wit:
He was speaking once at dinner
given to commemorate an important
event in the history of New England.
his text being "Thc Pilgrim Fathers"
II have always" he said felt the
deepest sympathy for the Pilgrim
fathers, who suffered such cNtraordin.
airy hardships iii establishing foot
hold in this country. But, sorry as |
have felt for the Pilgrim fathers, !
have felt still sorrier for the Pilgrim
mothers; for not only were they oblig,
ed to endure the same hardships, but
they had also endured the Pilgrim
Fathers. "-IIarpcr's Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20
Reflections of a Bachelor.

If woman Is afraid of n man it is
sign she isn't married to him.
Half the enjoyment of being married
is thinking what Il lot of enjoyment
yon had before you were.
II you ask girl ii she had 60 learn
TO like olives, right away she thinks
You are tryln gto get engaged to her.
III the ministers preached how wrong
1t was to so to church on Sunday there
would be millions Of men who would
insist on going.
Raising family is % percent, con.
dilion and per cent theory, with the
parents firm believers that the figures
Press
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20
The Preacfer,s s cheme.

\ prrachcr. To be popular, has to adj.
miro plain and pretty babies alike. and
an Atchison preacher. who is fnssy
about being truthful. has this way Of
handling the plain babies. He says
if you take the little red squirming
baby from it's proud mother, hold il
out at some distance from you, and,
looking AT ii smilingly. say in Il hearty
tone, We'll. this is Il baby" the mother
will be perfectly Observation-Disclosures
(kas.) Globe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20
Real Strenuous Poker.

Il know said the free liver on n
small scale, who plays poker within
the compass of Il twcnty-iivc-ccnt limit
II know that poker stories arc not be.
licvcd. even though such man as !
choose to tell them Nevertheless; this
is Il fact
81 was payin. little game out at
Orange. 1t was my say first. and |
promptly bet GuartCr-tlc limit. The
next man dropped ont, The second
man did likewise: but he colonel stay.
cd and whoopcd mo Il quarter. Then
two others fell out. leaving the colonel
and myself. whOopcd him quarter
lie saw me
One card said l.
One card. said the Colonel
Then ] bet and he raised and !
raised back until there were three, dol
lars in the pot. Then there was Il lull
ANA VT glarcn III each other.
Ill is Your bet. said the Colonel,
looking hard at his hand.
No said I. ii is yours
i WAS hopeful. that had him. He
raised me another quarter. That made
me loss confident One card draw :
thought l. Perhaps have lost. If
so-wclI the landlady could wait !
determined To be IL sport, no matter
what happened. so | called
1.-TWO dcmccs!' said he
Let's see en- said I.
Haven't got en- replied The col
Oncl with Il groan.
81 had acc high. aud so took the pot
which consider pretty Sood poker
playing York Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20
Packers aud Retail Dealers
Handle the Meat.
THE AVERAGED MAN IS FOOLED
A stockyard Dealer Tells How to De.
tect the Impostion-kid Meat Is
Said to Be More Detachable Than
Lamb.

Goat, the hUllowhornCd, fourStom-
ached animal, raised for its milk. flesh
and skin primarily, is according to the
department of agriculture. furnishing
considerable part of the lamb" and
mutton" handled by The packing
houses and retail dealers all over the
country. Dealers in goats at the stock
yards say this Is true in Kansas City
as well as elsewhere
Several times OF late | have gone
into butcher shops with the purpose of
buying mutton for my morning meal
and have fund nothing in The shop
except goat, represented To me to be
mutton" said goat dealer AT the
stockyard recently.
THE average man is fooled. II is
easy enough, though to distinguish the
difference between sheep and goat
meat il one will only take the time
and trouble. Herein the difference lies:
In the sheep the front leg from the
hcof to the knee is about tic same
length as from the knee To the should.
err With the goat the distance from
the houf to the knee is only abts; half
as great MS from the knee 10 the
shoulder. Also the goat is much more
razor backed than the sheep Tn,
backbone, or spinal column, it not 50
flexible as that of the sheep and il
cannot be so easily broken. Mutton
is much more plentiful, but the cost
is greater.
Kid Better Than Lamb.
Even if the pconle are being dc.
ccivcd and are eating goat it matters
not SO much If the animal is young
for kid meat is more dclectahlc than
lamb. am of The opinion that both
the packer and the butcher are at
fault Often the green butcher thinks
that he is buying the most innocent
of animals, the lamb, when he has
bought the goat: AMI again the retail
dealer knows that lie has fought gutt
and he sells il To the consumer for
mutton"
Tho Kansas City market receives IL
large number of goats, compared with
other markets, but compared, with IL"
runr her of sheep received the number
is small. The biggest goat years
were 1902 and 1909 In 1907 there
were from 10000 to 10000 goats sold
and i'll 1902 from 10000 to $4,000. Last
year there were only $4,000 on the
market. From the Elmbcr thus far
this year it looks as il the receipts
will exceed last years. Tic bulk Of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-20

After man passes 10, living must
be good deal like waiting 10 so to Il
dentist to have ii tooth pulled.
, 1905-02-02
p. L. WILSON.
N Il WILLIAMS

: Cattle branded left side. earmark
half overcrop on right half undercrop
On left, horses branded left shoulder.
Range Cow and Spring creeks. P. o.
ADDRESS Encampment.
, 1905-02-02

Suddenly the mist lifted. and the
temperature, which generally rose
during a gale, by this time had fallen
to ~ degrees of frost. The first squsll
brought drift snow, and we suffered
greatly from frost bites while secur.
Ing our little camp. Our reindeer
sleeping bags, while warm from pre-
vious use. had been packed on the
sledge. where they became quite fiat
and frozen hard. so that when the
gale surprised us we had to thaw our
selves gradually into the bags. Later
on we used the dogs to thaw out the
bags for us. They always liked to roll
upon anything that was not snow or
Ice even were it but a thrown away
mltten; . they would turn round
and ron over 1t. imagining that they
were wArmer there than on the snow.
When later we threw u frozen bags
on the snow, the dogs generally clus-
tered together on them at once. and
soon after we could get into them.
by this time the gale was over US
In earnest. and we took refuge in our
sleeping bags in the tent, from which
we were not able to extricate our
selves for the three nights and
days. in which time we expected the
Icy floor beneath us to break up at
any moment. Our silk tent rapidly
hlled with a dense fog. both from our
breath and from the heat given out
by the lantern; a thick layer of frost
soon covered the inner walls OF the
tent. and beautiful snow crystals
shone down on us through the ventlla-
ton hole in the bag. The drift snow
buried the tent, and the snow pressure
left us just enough space for our
sleeping bags. The dark little spot
which we formed on those vast white
fields was blotted out. Men. dogs and
sledges all disappeared. and the ant
arctic gale as it ragged over us found
nothing but cold white solitude.
For three nights and three days we
had to take turns in standing on all
fours to prevent being smothered by
the pressure of the snow. From time
to time the Laps Joined in melancholy
native hymns. the monotony OF which
seemed in a remarkable degree to
harmonic with the rage of the bliz-
card over our heads. We had brought
a small aluminium cooking stove with
us into the tent, and with difficulty
we prepared a warm meal. But in the
cold the metal stuck to our fingers
and ii was not pleasant to have one s
turn at cooking. We roasted the heart
Of a seal, but other parts we ate raw.
The dogs were completely showed
under. Some of them had eaten the
straps of their harness in order to
free themselves: but they were still
unable to move. being frozen to the
ice.-The Century.
, 1905-02-02
BRINGING UP A PRESIDENT.
Pointer for Ambitious Mothers Of the
Coming Generation.

1t is a fortunate thing to be tall
and straight II of a vikings shout
ders where one strives for political
popularity. since the hopeless per cent
OF people come by their opinions
through the eye. 1t is what they see
rather thar what they ear that turns
10 be impressive.
Washington was equal to a running
broad jump of 90 feet; Jefferson lifted
! 900 pounds with his bare hands, and
las known as the Strong Man Of Al
bemarle.
The world has had its Caesars INT
N'apoleons. but 1t adopted these little
people slowly and after trial.
The first thing to remember In
bringing up a president is his health
his stomach should be thought of as
often as his head. A dyspeptic would
find the road to the white house full
OF double difficulties. and he would
make a dangerous president-nay, he
might even invite Impeachment.
A good stomach and a good heart
go far as raw material In the construc-
ton of a best man. They are the bed
plates for that engine called the mind.
Alfred Henry Lewis in Good House
keeping.
, 1905-02-02
All in the FamiIy.

Smartleigh Ito father-in-law)-Your
daughters extravaganza is too much
for my purse. and yet | don't want to
nave any hard words with her so soon
after u marriage. Don't you think
you could speak to her about it?
Gay old father-l could. but 1t
wouldn't do any good. She's smars
, nough to know thai she inherits all
of her bad qualities from me.-Detrolt
Free Press.
, 1905-02-02
Aftermath Of Strike.

Now hat the strike is over in the
Omaha packing houses the Japanese
strike breakers are having a hard time.
The white workmen will not let them
live in the town, and so they are
housed in the packing buildings. The
managers of the plants say they are
TOO good workmen to let go.
, 1905-02-02
Too Natural.

Yes. he wrote a detective story
and 1t failed to please the public
How was that? He's a clever writ
err"
Yes. but he made it too natural
How was that"
why the thief was too smart for
the detective"
, 1905-02-02
Didn't Need to Say.

is Bangum in town.
NO"
why did he leave?"
He didn't stop to say, but his 40.
urts are short"
, 1905-02-02
JOYS OF EXPLORING
THREE DAYS AND NIGHTS IN AN
ANTARCTIC SQUALL.

Temperature at IL Degrees of Frost,
With Raw Meat the Principal ArtI-
Gle Of olet-Tent Entirely Buried
in Drift Snow.
, 1905-02-02
j. G.. WRISINGER

DAVID d. WAGNER.
D Cattle branded on left side. Range NJ
per Cedar creek. Post-otiice address,
Saratoga, Wyoming.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
tribute OF Respect.

The Walter Barker Chapter q. d. q.
adopted the following resolutions on the
death of Mrs. Susan Galloway Stokes:
WHEREAS. God in His infinite wisdom
has seen fit to remove mi beloved friend
and member; and whereas, we greatly
miss the gentle, unasuming presence of
one who possessed the courage OF true
Christian living. as we'll as many noble
qualities OF heart; and whereas, we
know she loved the Lost Cause, and
realized that her life as a Christian fur
nlshed an example for our imitation
Therefore, be 1t Resolved
/. That we bow submissivelv to the
will of Him. who ''doeth all thing
well;'
Q. That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the members Of her hom'
and pray that God may bind up theil
! broken hearts;
g.. That these resolutions be spreat
| npon the minutes. that a copy be sen
| to the sorrow-stricken family, and on
each to our city papers.
TENNIE B. FEATHERsToNE,
EDNA H. S%PEssARD.
AUGUSTA KLAUS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
ORDINANCE NO. 8.
An ordinance to Prevent any Person or Per
sons from 0bstrucling the Sidewalks,


An Ordinance to Prevent any Person or Per-
sons from ODSlrue'lhg the idewalks'
Sec. [ BE IT ORDAINED by the NAV.
or and Board Of Aldermen Of the CITY
of Macon, Miss, that: 1t shalli be
unlawful for any person. or persons to
nse the sidewalk adjacent TO the build
ING In which he or they are the owner,
OF owners, lessee, or ~lessees. or having
tbe use and possession thereof. for the
pnrpose Of displaying or showing his or
theit goods, wares and merchandise in
ssid city.
See. .. Be1t Further Ordained, that :
Ii shall be unlawful for any person or
persons to place any plank, boxes. tn.
6las or counters. or other ohstructions
of n kind whatsoever. upon the side.
walk in said city, adjacent to any
building in which he or they may he the
owner or owners, lessee or l%essees, OF
That they may have the use and posses
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
BrooksyiIIe JOttings.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jno, Hinkle are now
making their home in to wn. They are
boarding with Mrs. Annie Wootten.
Mrs. Jas. Madison has recently made
A visit to 1.-THE old folks at home in
Starkville.
Mr.. D A. Meek. who has been quite
III in West Point, Is now recuperatlng
at the home of his father in~law. Rev
D. Mcleod. His wife and children art
with him.
Miss Bessie Hopkins was in Ma
| con with Mr.. Walter Stokes family
for several days the first of the week
Central" is at precent IN the hands
of Miss Annie Conn.
Last Saturday evening DR.. Jonas
Misses Smith and Spalding went mp u
| S~tarkyille to the theater. They return
ed next day.
Rev. Mr.. Spencer of Meridian passed
through O~dlUTuh vi MS ""'
brook to fill his appointment.
Mrs. L. D. Henley has spent this
week in West Point with her daughter,
Mrs. Lou Miller.
Mrs. Barbee Nuckols and lit lie
daughter are in Louisiana on a visit TO
her mother, Mrs. Hudson,
Mr.. II. II. Brooks of Macon. was in
town Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. Zwingle has just returned
from a trip to Indian Ter, and Arkau
} sas. whore he had been sent to speal
and work against the union of the Z
J p. church and the Northern Presby
terrain church. He is an ardent anti
unionist.
0 The death Of Mr.. Alex Stroup OF De
n catur. Ala , caused Mrs Martha Deu
0 pree to go to that town. to he with he
l sister, Mrs. Stroup. in her time
U sorrow. Mr.. NJ. has returned. Mrs
n D. will be away some weeks.
Mardi Gras in Mobile attracted quit
a numbsriof our citizens. Mr.. Tol
= Tate. Mr.. johnson and family. Mrs. I
. J.. Hopkins and T.. j. Jr., Or Patton
Mr.. Clarence Allen and son Miller, an
NJ perhaps Others.
70 MIR. ]. p. Stovoll is till confined
% the house.
II Miss Hallie Hall, after a three-week'
stay in st. Louis, is at home aRaii
20 She is now ready to show the late
M STYLES millinery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
The Soldiers Home.

The following, from the pen of an
x-Confederate soldier at Beauvoir,
will doubtless prove of interest to
our readers:
Beauvoir, Miss. Feb. 80,
Mr.. Editor:
l will give you my opinion of the
management and working Of this
place.
To begin: Major Kemp and Mrs.
Wallace are dong all that they can
for our comfort. We have plenty of
good, clean and we'll cooked food,
good beds, plenty of clean clothing,
and, in fact, every thing to make a
man satisfied if he is reasonable.
We have a hospital, with two
trained nurses and telephone com
m~unication with DR.. Folks at Biloxi
who is very attentive.
There are forty-iive inmates.
There are, on an average, ten in the
hospital the others a all get about
and fish, and enjoy themselves.
We are planting a large garden
and expect to have plenty of eaaly
vegetables. We have three cows
which supply almost enough milk
Well, to close, all We old Confed'
crate vets. here at Beauvoir think
that the Sons and Daughters of thu
Confederacy are doing a great thing
for us and we are very thankful.
l had q hard spell Of sickness afte.
| came here. but have improved ant
am in better health than when | wa
at home. | am able to walk about
and 60 where | please.
Remember me kindly to all m,
friends. Yours respectfully,
J.. M. STEWART.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

Account continued; G Crymes, lumbr
Tuesday, Mch Z, '05.
Board met pursuant to adjournment;
all present,
Report of election commissioners was
received and filed.
Petition of Mrs +. Holberg ct al,
to have 4 concrete walk III court house
was granted. Geo. G Pagan and r. B.
McHcnry were appointed a committee
to get plans and specifications and ad
vertising was ordered for sealed propo-
sails.
The appointment of C, II Bridges as
deputy tax assessor was approved.
Reports Ct j. r jackson, L Z,
Dantzler aud w. IL. Stewart were re-
ceived aud flied.
Petition Of b. Reed ct AL, to hayt
gates across the Mashulaville and Sum
meryille road was continued because
said petition does not comply with tn,
law.
Petition of Mo'e Stewart for refunt
of poll tax enormously assessed, wa
continued,
VIII Brown was appointed overseer o
road No ~, Joe Poindexter of road 10
Shed Sistrunk Of road CO.. and FL. r
(Dock) Ethridge of road No. So