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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
A Pleasant Possibility.

A member Of the faculty Of the Co
lumbar Medical College at Washing
ton is particularly fond Of taking his
students unawares in his "quizzes." To
one student, whom 1t would not be I'M
charitable to call dullard, the profes-
sOr said one day:
What quantity constitutes a dose of
-" giving the technical name of
croton oil.
"A teaspoonful," was the answer.
The instructor made no comment
and the student soon realized that he
had made mistake. After a quarter
Of an hour had elapsed he said:
professor, l should like to change
my reply to that question"
"I'm afraid it's too late. Mr.. Blank"
responded the professor, looking at his
watch. "Your patient has been dead
fourteen minutes. "-Collier's
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
.SlAMiTlS BANGIANA."

When Teresa Howard came up from
the country she took a room in a city
lodging house. Her plan was to follow
course of reading at the public Ii.
brary. Not long after her arrival she
had slight fever, and during her con
valesence she sent for books. and did
her reading at home. One day an old
friend came to see her.
Teresa" said the visitor. you've had
a dreadful winter, haven't you? Such
disappointment! But you don't show
It You look as serene as-Mercy
What's that?"
A loud bang had resounded through
the house.
ut wasn't a gum" said Teresa, gent
ly, from her sofa. 1T wasn't dyna
mite. 1t was a door. All the people
in this house, Mary, are grlevously af
flicted. They have very serious dis
ease-Slamitis bangiana."
II hope it's fatal" said her friend
grimly. mercy! there 1t is again. Is
it one persona"
mo. all Of them"
Its like the cannonading at Port
Arthur. What makes them do it?'
II have thought Of all the reasons
can" said Teresa, calmly. II have
thought they are in hurry, they have
no nerves, they have no manners, they
have no ears. But find they have lots
OF time to waste. So it can't be hurry
They can't bear the clock round the
corner striking the half-hours. So they
must have nerves. They have man
ners, because they've been very kind tc
me. And I've seen their ears"
The friend jumped. my stars" she
said, there it is again"
wait minute" counseled Teresa
shes come out Of her ROOM In sixty
seconds she'll bang the hall door
There! It's over, till she comes In
again."
You poor child! How have you
borne it?'
ut was intended for my good" said
Teresa, quietly. AT first I didn't see
that. At every bang l jumped.
counted between bangs as we count
between whistles when the fog horn is
footing on board ship. l lay here and
composed letters to them wherein
told them quiet was grace and VIC
lence vulgarlty. imagined sending
satirlcal verses to the newspapers from
One Slammed Out OF Existence, OF
One Banged Out Of Reason
Presently l said to myself, Teresa
brace up. What's philosophy good fo1
II 1t can't rise superior to the bang OF
a door, So I arranged system
When a door slammed below I repeat
ed serene text from the Bible, heath.
en- philosophers, modern or ancient
poets. With Epictetus, reminded my.
self that life Is a banquet, at which we
must help ourselves sparlngly and with
decorum, and behave pretty when the
dish passes us by. With Marcus Au.
rellus l declared that couldn't have
everything I liked. and that must be
the end ont Well, my dear, you
wouldn't think it, but set those bangs
80 effectually to noble words that
now they're quite uplifting to me-"
Mary jumped.
Mercy" she cried, In spite Of her.
self. There it Is again."-Youth' s
Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

W. W. ROCklilLL. charge u aHalre Ill
Korea and during the next two years
explored China, Mongolia and Thibet,
visiting many remote regions Of those
countries. Returning to the United
States, Mr.. Rockhill became chief clerk
of the State Department in Washing
ton; then third, and in 1S96-1S97, First
Assistant Secretary Of State. In 1897
he was appointed United States minis
ter to Greece, Roumania and Servia.
From this post he resigned in May,
1899. In July. 1900. he went to Pekin
as special envoy and remained in China
during the long-continued negotiations
between the Chinese government and
the powers, and was largely instru-
mental in securing the signing Of the
final protocol.
To have been an important part in
the developing of national reputation
for husband is an enviable accom-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

f'oNN'N"hS 1thS. W. T-' NhAMEh'
all OF the time her husband was en-
gagged in the formation of his career,
Mrs. Cramer was his eyes and ears
and his trusted and necessary assist
ant. She accompanied him on tours
Of Europe and of this country and rem
dered him invaluable assistance in the
securing and preparation Of the manu-
script that made the blind and deaf
editor national character. Her. de-
votion to her husband was beautiful,
and at the last tinged freely with the
pathetic. She remained at his bedside
and ministered to his needs until his
death. Among the remarkable expert
ences she had while travelling with
Mr.. Cramer was during the Franco
Prussian war, when the Cramers were
locked up in Paris for several months
during the siege.
Rev. Lee Anna Starr, a Methodist
minister at Paris, ILL.,, recently came
into nllblic notice fhrouph hor rofreol
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

JOHN c. DRIsCOLI.. 1859, and was
brought by his parents to Chicago
when but nine months old He was
educated in st. Ignatius' College,
where he took classical course and
was graduated with the degree Of A.
b. When Mr.. Driscoll severed his
connection with the Associated Team
ing Interests he declared that during
his term as secretary no team owner
had lost dollar through labor
troubles.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

Blessings.-God promises us rich
blessings II we accept His challenge.
These blessings are not only spiritual
but temporal. If we entrust our world
~ possessions to Gods care He will
return them to us many times multi.
plied.-Rev. H. Hezlep. Presbyterian.
Pittsburg. Pa.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

to marry a couple
until she was fur
nished evidence
that neither Of the
contracting parties
was a Divorce.
Miss Starr has
been in the gospel
ministry ten years,
and in that time
she says she has
officiated at many
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
Ideal Breakfast Food.

The grape fruit is now looked upon
as the ideal American breakfast fruit
and is being highly recommended by
physicians as tonic, it having a con
siderable percentage Of quinine. The
grape fruit makes a magnificent ap
pearance in a collection Of tropical
fruits, and its Juice is subacid and
very refreshing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
IrIlied Emit CSuam m.

Rub three ripe bananas and a quart
Of ripe strawberries through fine
Sieve and sweeten to taste. Add three
tablespoonfuls of dissolved gela tine
and set away to harden. When it be-
gins to set, throw in a few whole
strawberries and several slices OF
banana and mold ready to serve
Serve with chilled whip cream.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

for years in labor
affairs. When the
Associated Team
ing Interests was
organized in 1902
he was elected Sec
rotary and held
the position until
April. this year.
Mr.. Driscoll was
born in OSwego,
\. ", May 20,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

in diplomatic rela-
tons with oriental
peoples. At the
age of 30 he was
appointed second
secretary Of the
American legation
in Pekin and the
following ar,
1885, to the full
secretaryship. In
1SS6-1SS7 he was
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
Fully Explained

Mrs. Hiram Offen-How long were
you in your last place?
New Servant-Jist month, ma 'am.
Mrs. Hiram Offen-Indeed? What
was the trouble?
New Servant-The trouble was that
I got sick an couldn't lave sooner.
philadelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
nnn't lift that hedvv rack

or you Will hurt your PACK
Save yourself the straining, Juggling and
lifting when putting on or taking off
wagon rack, box or tank, by using a
HERCULES RACK LITTER. Costs
but a trifle. A boy can set it up and
operate it. Write US today, enclosing
stamp for reply, and by return mail you
will get full Information. Reference:
j. w. Cusick & Co., Bankers, Albany
Ore. Cryderman Bros, Albany, Ore.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

Buy your boy a rife. % Winchester
Repeater, $11.00; Remington Single
Shot. $3.50 and 5000; Stevens, $500.
s4.5e and $500. Winchesters and Mar
Inns Of all calibre at lowest prices.
A. L. HALL, I'LL LIST Ave-, Seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

plishment for any
woman. TO an UNI
usual degree Mrs.
William f.. Cramer
was of assistance
in the building of
the honorable rep
utatiOn Of the late
editor of the Mil
w a Il kee Evening
Wisconsin. Il o L
over forty years,
d1YI.inp nntin,1l,,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
To Break IN Now Shoes,

Always shake in Allen Foot Ease. powde..
It cures chilblains, damp, sweating, aching,
iwollen feet. Cures Corns and Bunions. At
all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmstead, Leroy, Nv
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

We have an idea that a baby be-
comes as tired Of being kissed as a
parrot becomes Of being asked the
question: Polly want cracker?"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

60To Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
TIUO after first days of DR.. Kline Great Nerve
ResOrer. Send for Free sc trial bottle and treatise.
Dr. Il. IL. Kline, Ltd, 1881 Arch St.. Philadelphia Pa
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

Put your savings into Seattle Sub
urban acreage. 1t pays. 1t will pay
you to send for my free boOklet--Hal-
Ter Lake. A Beauty Spot showing you
how to get a footing on Easy Street.
with little money. Just your name and
address-that's all
GEORGE MEACHAM.
New York Blk, Seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

John G. Driscoll, who has been the
central figure in the Chicago labor
graft rumOrS has been cOnspicuous
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

For bronchial troubles try Pso's Cure
for Consumption. 1t is a good cough
medicine. At druggists, price % cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's SoothiI 4
SyruV the best remedy to use for their children
during the teethipg period.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

William Woodville Rockhill, the sue
cessor to Minister Conger at Pekin,
has had long and extensive training
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27


one instance has she deviated from
her rule not to marry person who
has been absolved from marriage
contract by legal action. In that in
stance the ceremony had practically
commenced before Miss Starr learned
that the woman was divorced. She
Immediately caused the proceedings to
be postponed until she learned that
the divorce had been obtained on the
ground of desertiOn, and that the wife
had been unable to secure trace of the
husband who had wronged her Con-
sidering that this constituted scriptural
grounds Miss Starr proceeded with
the ceremony. She believes divorce
to be growing evil which can be
combated by clergymen refusing to
marry divorced persons.
w. d. Howells, after his long sojourn
In Italy. will spend the summer at Kit
terry Point, Me.
Theodore +. Delyannis, prime min
lister of Greece, who was assassinated
by a gambler, had record Of forty
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27
XHAXI SUITS 02.75.

We have in stock a fine lot of gov
eminent Khaki coats and pants which
we are selling for $2.75 a suit They
are Just what you want for hunting,
mining, fishing, camping, prospecting.
ranching and numbering
w. 8, KIRK, 1909 LIST Ave-. Seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

six years spent in the
public service. with
few temporary inter-
ruptiOns. He was
born in Kalavryta in
1926, and studied in
Athens. In 1S43 he
entered the govern
ment service and
was rapidly promot-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

Edward Doyle, the blind poet Of New
York, has just issued his third book. He
Is SO years old, and has been sightless
for thirty-seven years.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

Boston Corbett, the man who is cred
tied with having shot J. Wilkes Booth
the assassin Of Lincoln, Is residing In
Texas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

ed to high POSITIONS. T. P. DELYANN1s
He was the representative of Greece
at the Berlin congress in 1878, and in
1885 became premier. Twice he suf-
fered political eclipse on account Of
his foreign policy, but after short
retirement each time was reelected.
80
C. II. Dallas of Leavenworth, Kan,
has a Sharps rife sent to that State In
1856 by the abolition society Of Boston,
marked as Bibles.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-27

Rev. Lee Anna Starr, a Methodist
minister at Paris, ILL.,, recently came
Evening journal., 1905-07-11

Office and the Need of Religion in
Politics." and President Clark urged
that great efforts ba made for an
evangelistic revival.
Jesse Seligman. banker and president
Of the Automobile Club OF America,
was on the stand in an automobile
speed test case in White Plains, n. "a
The formal hearing of the charges
against Justice Warren 3. Hooker was
begun by the New York Legislature at
Albany.
Arthur c. Neely, OF Chicago. leaped
from the top floor of a burning board
ing house, An New York. and was
killed.
A receiver was appointed Tor the
Peoples United States Bank OF ST.
Louis, against which a fraud order has
been issued by the postal authorities.
Commander Robert i. Peary received
Sc, 900 more TO aid him IN his Arctic ex-
pedition.
Counsel for United States Senator
John ii. Mitchell argued in the Federal
Court for new trial for Mr. Mitchell
Several thousand teachers awho at
tended the convention OF the National
Education Association have gone TO
New York and visited the points OF
interest in large parties.
Percy B. Gibson. a son-in-law OF the
Rev. Floyd w. TomlSins. rector Of Holy
Trinity Church. Philadelphia, who dis
appeared from Providence. r. L., on
June IA, has been found in Houston,
Tex.
Evening journal., 1905-07-11
sIoO Reward SIoO

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to
cure in all It's stages. and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known TO the medical frater-
nifty. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
case, requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surface of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease.
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer one Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure Send
for list Of testimonials.
Address: r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
Sold by druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Evening journal., 1905-07-11
Lona pIstanes courtahIpa.

slSetching one day in Burma, an
English artist noticed a man a little
distance off glaring hercely straight
ahead Of him at some object he could
not see from his position. The man sat
with the same fixed glare the whole
afternoon and was at again next morn
ing. The artist had the curiosity TO
ask an English visitor what it meant.
The reply was. "Oh he Is IN lovei"
And it was explained that this was
their method OF courtship.
The object OF the mans attentive
gaze was a girl in neignboring
bazaar When a young man falls In
love he has to seat himself at a certain
distance from his ad0red one and wait
for her to do the rest IL she looks In
his direction once or twice on the first
or second day, he IS wildly encouraged,
and II on the third day she mods to him
and smiles Il is time TO go 20 the
parents with reference TO the marriage
settlements.
Evening journal., 1905-07-11
July Opportunities
in White Goods

In spite Of the terrific advance
in cotton, you will be able to buy
cotton goods every day this month
at this store, away down below
the wholesale market price.
Is Four special numbers of Persian
Lawn, sale price, ISc, 7oc, 75c
and sIc yard.
French Lawns, as inches wide,
asc. ssc, soc and 7Sc.
Linen Lawns, SO inches wide.
very sheer, CSC, 85c, csc ano
SI.I5 yard.
India Linons, everyone under
value at SC, Ioc, II I-2c, I5c, I8c,
aoc, zsc and soc yard.
IL yard wide Dress Linen at
81. 90 and SI.a5 a yard. These
two numbers have won us a big
linen business this spring.
36-inch wide Dress Linen at 3oc,
81 I-2c, 4oc, soc and 6oc a yard.
IA yard wide at 6oc, Csc and
75c yard.
Dotted Swisses at I5c, ISc, 7Sc,
3oc, 4oc, and soc yard.
II yard piece of Long Cloth re-
duced from 81. IS to SI.I5.
Special onruuk Muslin. IL I-ac
a yard.
White Duck, II I-2c yard.
Galatea Cloth, ISc a yard.
Hill Muslin, &c yard.
Lousdale Muslin, &C yard.
Lonsdale Cambria, IL I-7c a
yard.
Evening journal., 1905-07-11
WORLDS NEWS
WASHINGTON.

To test the capacity for work Of
Italians, japanese and Chinese and also
the contract method of handling labor
ers. the Panama Canal Commission
shortly viii import 1000 men of each
nationality for a 500-day contract.
Joseph J.. Bristow, special comrnis-
sioner to investigate trade conditions
on the Isthmus OF Panama, made a
report in which he recommended the
continuance of the Panama Railroad
as a commercial line, the retention Of
the steamship line between New York
and Clon, the cancellation of contracts
With the Panama Steamship Company
and other South American lines and
the opening OF the ports of Colon and
Panama to ALL
The appointment OF Elihu Root as
Secretary Of State was announced
formally at the state Department
FOREIGN.
France and Germany made public the
correspondence bearing ON Morocco.
France consents to the conference,
while Germany assents 10 limitations
on its scope.
Lord Roberts, in the House of Lords,
declared Britain's army unprepared for
war, and advocated a universal sys-
tenn Of military training.
Julian Cendoya, a wealthy American,
was held up in his home. near Santi-
ago de Cuba, by Spanish bandits.
THE WAR.
The japanese on Salxhalin Island are
pursuing the Russian garrison. and exc
pect to effect their capture. Practically
no resistance has been made.
Portsmouth, n. H., has been chosen
as the meeting place for the peace
plenipotentiaries.
MISCELLANEOUS
The American Whist League opened
its fifteenth congress in Chicago.
Secretary of the Navy Charles J..
Bonaparte spoke to the international
Christian Endeavor Convention, in
Baltimore, on Dishonesty in Public
Evening journal., 1905-07-11
DoingS in a
Social Way
Social and Personal Notes


Mr. and Mrs. Mark NJ. cleaver enter
tanned a number Of friends at Hamburg
on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. W. L. Wilson. Of Atlanta, Ga. is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. r. J. Mac
lean Of this city.
A marriage license was granted in Phil
.adelphia on Saturday to Thomas J. Sal
mons. Of Lewes. this State and Miss Alice
Duvalt, 1000 Berl1s street Philadelphia.
Roy Hannahs of Chicago, Ill, is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bradway
of No. 11os West Sixth street.
Francis N. Buck is visiting in New
York.
Mrs. Della Davis has returned from
visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Annie Applesate and son Of this
city are in Smyrna visiting friends.
Harry Imier of this city is spending his
vacation at Atlantic City.
Miss Gertrude Abrams Of Bay View,
Md is visiting Miss Ruth McNemar.
William F. Robinson. Jr.. and family
are visiting Atlantic City
William S. Morris has returned from
Maryland where he spent his vacation.
Rev II. b Turner pastor of the P E.
Church at Lewes was a visitor in town
yesterday
The Rev. Thomas L. Poulson D. D. and
Mrs. Poulson are on a sea trip to Boston.
From there they will 80 to Halifax, Nova
Scotia.
Mrs. J. L. BURNETT and daughters. the
Misses Margaret and Christene. have
gone TO Lansing. Morris county, N. J.
Mrs. Jennie v. Cramer Of Atlanta, Geor-
gia. formerly Of this city is visiting Miss
Ida wilkins.
Captain and Mrs. Thomas johnson Of
Reeds Wharf. Va. have returned home
after spending ten days in this city.
George W. Bossert left yesterday on a
three weeks vacation. He will visit Buff
falo, Niagara and Detroit while away.
James c. Van Trump has gone with a
party Of Baltimore friends on a two
weeks automobile trip to New York and
Boston.
Miss May Nathan of New York is the
guest Of her aunt, Mrs. J. S Dealkyne in
tlis city.
tiss Annie Devine Of Philadelphia, who
ms been the guest of Miss Mary A.
N alley Of this city Tor two weeks has re-
turned home.
Mrs N. f. Crooket and Mrs. A. n.
Hat2n of AIiddletown are the guests of
Mrs;r Eta Spear ia this city,.
Dennis Carr inspector, and David Grif-
fifth foreman at the round house OF the
p. 3. q W. railroad have gone to Can
ada for a two weeks "trip.
The engagement is. announced Of Miss
Helen Pennypacser, daughter Of the late
W. G. Pennypacker to Earl spalding Nc
Curdy. Of Pittsburg, Pa Mr. McCurdy is
Evening journal., 1905-07-11
FIRST PRIZE FOR
ABSENT .MINDEDNESS

From Success Magazine.
Francis Wilson. the comedian, be-
liaVes the most. absent-minded man
lives In New Rochelle. Last summer
Mr.. Wilson's front door bell got out OF
order and refused TO ring. and meeting
IA friend, an electrician, he asked him
to call and make the necessary repairs.
Meeting the man several days after
wards, he reminded him that the mat
ter had not been attended TO and in
Quired when he could find It convenient
to look after Il. The electrician in
replied:
why. called at your house the
very day you asked me. I rang your
front door bell. time and time again.
and no one paid the slightest attention
TO me-"
Evening journal., 1905-07-11
Warm Weather COrsets

Net Corsets, we'll boned, short
and long lengths, reduced from
soc to soc.
Sizes q, a5, "a, IS, 90, in good
style, SI.oo; short batiste corsets,
reduced to 7Sc.
w. B. s. Corsets, ST. so, one
style only.
r. and G. Summer Batistc Cor
set. style for medium figures, nc
heavy side steels, medium bust,
short hip, 81.
R. and G.663, tapering waist,
medium short model, dip hip, 81.
All sizes in children's and
misses Ferris Waists, cambric, ?
to IA years, a5c, 3oc-and soc.
Batiste, 7 TO II years, soc.
Batiste, IL to 10 years, soft
bust, 75c.
Net Athletic Ferris Waist for
Ladies, SI.oo.