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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09

to herself. as hens do--and that re-
minded mother of more trouble.
"Shoo you nuisance says mother,
shaking her apron; and the hen
squawed three or four times to sig
nifty her feelings We're hurt, and scut-
tied Off down the yard. Get along
with you" mother says. 1--WE 10
doubt you're stealing your nest like
lot more OF 'en. Come Thanksgiv-
Ing. I'll wiring the necks OF you all"
Didn't you get the firkin full Of
eggs. mother?" said /, for the sake OF
making talk.
You know | didn't, Jed. I'm three
dozen short, pretty near. and needed
EN- the worst way. to trade for things
at Tupper's. Seems to me you might
terday. when you knew how upset
things are.
And here's your pa wandered Off
somewhere. the land knows where,
when we ought to be OH our way to
Ridgefeld this minute" mother went
on. "'Start In hurry. ride into
worry but | guess we'll have to step
lively when he does come. If l don't
remember to speak Of it again, don't
you forget the wood bOx-"
ITS solid full" l broke in.
well. see you keep it so. That's all
Martha will want Of you. and probably
1t ii he just as well If you do 20 down
to james Lees to stay while we're
gone, for Martha'll he busy tending to
Ephraim. and you might poster her.
Go along there now, IL you want to;
know you'll be a good boy"
"All right. mother" | said. and
peted Off as II was IN Il hurry to get
to Lee's-.Iim Lee was my chum-and
meant to use her permission before she
had a chance to take 1t back But
what l really meant to do was to ell
gineer n surprise for mother. would
lind some Of those stolen nests and Ill
up her firkin OF eggs.
l knew where father was. He had
started for the cobbler's. Now the cob
bier was unIversallst, and father was
strict Orthodox, and when they got
to arguing, as they did every time they
met. the fur flew. | reckoned father
was planted for another hour, anyway.
If all the relations he had in the world
were waning over in Rldgefield, and
couldn't he married till he got there,
there'd be no weddings till he or the
cobbler. one of 'em shut the other UP
for the time being.
thought l knew where to look for
the nests, too. The hens had the run
of the south pasture. and In that pas
ture stood the horse barn. relic Of an
old experiment at colt-raisng. The ex-
pertinent was one of fathers sore
spots, and he never went near the scene
of 1t when he could help. The barn
was padlocked and left unused.
But this was what | counted on. The
barn was set on posts. and though II
was supposed to be boarded up all
round. happened to know that on the
farther side 1t was open, practically
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09
UNDER THE HORSE BARN.

NnY friend Captain Marabee has
IMEI led life US adventurous us
ever was pictured In sensa-
tlonal novel Yet when l asked him
10 tell me about his narrowest escape.
1t was not Of wartime he spoke, nor
OF the West. nor Of his later days as
Il diver. hut of something that befell
him almost fifty years ago, when he
was boy on the home farm.
about as cross that morning as the
right kind of mother ever gets. Things
had been going wrong ever since day
light.
The dye had failed her, for some rea-
son. and the stockings she took out Of
the dye-pot were streaked green in
stead Of black. Somebody's dog had
made an excursion across tho linen
sprend out to bleach ut the side Of the
house. and nearly every piece showed
muddy prints. Father had cut
his hand and made mess over his
best coat. well. was II years
old. and you know live hoy Of that
age Is enough to keep family stirred
up, even IL nothing particular happens.
had done my mischief, whatever 1t
was. and repented Of it. and was sort
OF hanging round the kitchen, trying
to show | was sorry, when old Blacky,
hen that was something Of pet,
hoped up on the do0r-stone, jabbering
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09
MY MOTHER.

Underneath this tall oak. spreading.
Mothers thce-just waiting there.
Why should | the grave be dreading,
When my mothers there?
Though the day was dark and dreary;
Though the night was cold and bleak.
Home, cen then. was bright and CHEEKY,
Could | hear my mother speak.
Close beside this willow weeping,
Mother sleeps-that sleep so mild.
Why should | Deaths call he fearing,
When my mother smiled?
Though the grave be lone and gloomy:
Though Deaths hand in anguish creeps
This one thought will calm and cheer me,
Night is day where mot,.er sleeps.
Rev. ]. Will Jackson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09
The Sen Otter.

The sea otter combines the habits Of
seal with the intelligence and anus
Ing character of the otter When met
in herds far out at sea, which IL but
seldom now. they are commonly seen
swimming Oh their backs. They even
eat their food lying In this position on
the water. and nurse their young ones
on their chests between their paws, ex.
actly as south sea island mother
swlms with her baby In the water.
When swimming in this attitude they
even shade their eyes with their paws
when the sun daZZles them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09
DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR.

Leonardo da Vinci, who painted the
very souls of his subjects, might have
found material for his brush in the
trio seated one December day in Law
yer Norton's Office-"Old Dan'l Lyle,
president of the village bank, sturdy
self-made, stern; another old man, OF
quite different type, mild, inadequate
unfortunate; and the wife of the sec
ond man, a woman whose MadOnna-likt
face and silver hair seemed to harbOr &
certain radiance.
Old Henry Dawson was settling with
his creditors-peOple wondered ii ht
could pay so cents on the dollar. Ev
erybody knew that old Henry was hard
working and honest, but people criti
cized his impr0vldence. and though
they saw In his easy going ways thu
explanation Of his sons unfortunate ca
reers.
But no one ever said one wore
against Aunt Milly" Dawson, as every
full and ready to help others, no mat
ter what her own troubles were. un
selfish, gentle, a splendid manager
In her own home-in Aunt Milly no ont
saw anything to explain the family
straits or the misdeeds Of the Dawson
boys.
1t was generally hoped-and believed
in Brusselville that the home, a
least. might be saved from the wreck
for Aunt Milly, especially as the chic
creditor, Old Danl Lyle. was mem
Der of the same church and a lifelong
friend.
And, as fact. the close-fisted ole
bank president had displayed lenien
cy that left Dick Norton. the lawyer
familiar with his usual uncompromis
ing business" attitude. almost speech
less with surprise.
But now that the papers were signed
and everything finished, tide Of rrac
ton set in in the mind Of the old ,nar
proud Of his own "self-made" cnr.rl
and prone to Judge severely when "
thing resembling Incompetence was OF
trial.
well. Henry" he remarked, rlsin,
pompously. some folks get out o.
things mighty easy. Now I"-h'
Strengthened himself-"have Away!
paid dollar for dollar"
To this little thrust old Henry hat
not the spirit to reply.
Through the proceeding thus far tn,
woman had sat silent-sometlmes re
strainlng her tears with some difficulty
But at this point--as Dick Norton tolt
us afterward-"Aunt Milly Jared RICH
up"
Yes, Brother Lyle" she said, risin,
also, and standing erect herself In gen
tie dignity. Everybody knows tina
that's so. But. Danl, she fixed hin
with her motherly blue eyes-"I wan
to know one thing-do you remember
every day to thank God that you'v,
been able to pay dollar for dolar?"
There was pregnant silence. Their
a subdued and humbled Dan'l made re
ply.
II guess maybe there is somethin.
to he said on that side. Aunt Milly,'
he said. mildly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09

II ton Of coal is placed on the
ground and left there, and another ton
Is placed under shed, the latter loses
about % per cent of It's heating pow.
er. the former about A. per cent
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09
CHAPTER XII.

1t was almost a month later that Mat
thew Mark Easton stepped fairly into
the circle of which Miss Winter was to
a certain extent the leading spirit. This
lady had been five minutes in the bril-
liantly lighted rooms of huge picture
gallery before she singled out the little
American. He happened to he talking 20
another insignificant. unobtrusive man,
who tugged nervously at gray mustachc,
while he listened. This was one of the
ablest ENJOYS ever accredited to the Court
of St. James by the United States
Miss Winter knew most of the faces
In the room. and among others that Of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09
Queens.

II called on four ladies last night"
said the tickle beau, boastfully.
Gee whiZZ!" exclaimed jack pott.
"Yop must be gutter ia keen IN
raising all night If | held a band Ilke
that" -Cathollc Standard and 'r,mos
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-09

The rural postmistress Is forced to
give the stamp of her approval to post.
al cards-many Of which she doesn't
approve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
NEWS RECEIVED FROM THE
lCE-B0UND WHALING FLEET

San Francisco, April 5.-The first ad-
vices from the whaling fleet imprisoned
in the ice at Bailey's island were re-
ceived i'm this city Yesterday. The fleet
consists of the steamship BeIuga, Her
man. Narwhal and Belvedere and as all
but the Belvederc were 10 winter this
season i'm the Arctic there IS no danger
OF starvation.
The men are In good health, and though
Il Is an extremely cold winter, no great
hardships have been recorded. Bailey S
island Is about go miles TO the eastward
OF Herschel island. The letters are dated
oct 25 last.
The whaling schooner Charles Hanson
at Toker Point between the fleet {
Bailey's island and Herschel island IS
said 10 be In a bad position and II Is
feared she will fare badly when the ice
begins 10 break up
A letter from Captain McGregor OF the
whalcr Karluk I'm the ice at Herechel ISL
and. reports all well on board, but rather
short OF food The mail was brought
out by relief detachment OF the Cana
dian mounted police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
DYNAMITE USED
To DESTROY A
DWELLING HOUSE

Lexington, Mass, April 5.--An attempt
20 blow up a two-story wooden dwelling
house on Bedford street. North Lexington
near tho Bedford limo early today was
partly successful one corner OF the house
was badly damaged and room on the
first floor was wrecked.
No one was Injured although a number
Of Italians were asleep In the house at tho
time the explosion occurred. The house II
owned by Norris +. Coleman and Is oc-
cupied by Frederick Delhno. his wife and
three children and four Italian dodgers.
The police found that a stick OF dyna-
mite had been placed under one corner of
the house and set of by means OF "A fuse
about i5-feet long No trace OF the per-
cons responsible for the outrage has yet
been discovered
The police think that there may be
Some connection between recent incen-
diary nrcs and last nights explosion.
They also are working upon the theory
that the explosion possibly may have
been caused by some Italians enmity with
the Delano family,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
FAVOR DRASTIC
Steps To GET OUT
POLICY HOLDERS

New York. April 5.--The replies which
the Truesdalo investigating committee OF
ceived from the insurance commissioners
OF q states on the subject OF bringing out
a larger polcyholder vote at the annual
elections and thus securing real mutual
ity, were made public yesterday by Presi-
dent Peabody.
Most OF the commissioners and super
intendents seem TO be in favor of taking
drastic steps TO bring out the policyholder
vote. Few OF them like proxies. Many
favor organizations i'm each state which
shall olect representatives who will at
tend the annual election A majority of
the officials consider IL unwise TO pub
lish the lists of policyholders as is re-
qulred by one OF the Armstrong bills.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
RIVERSIDE.
Watcham0ket Fire Company to
Turkey Supper and Dance at
Crescent Park.

Members of Watchemoket FIRE company
will meet at Crescent Park this evening
with their lady friends and enjoy the
annual turkey supper and dance. II there
is not an alarm Of fire 10 disturb tho
festivities. this will be one OF the most
enjoyable events ever held by this popu-
lar organization.
Henry Newton. one OF the best known
residents OF this place, who has been
confined 10 his home for some time. made
his appearance in the square this morning
ana was heartily welcomed by his
friends.
Harding Harris. who not many moons
ago deserted his chums. got married and
settled down on Block Island. was among
his olc friends I'm the square for a short
time yesterday afternoon.
At the meeting OF Riverside lodge.
knights OF Pythias, last evening one
candidate was given the rank OF page and
one application for membership was re-
ceived.
Ira Angel OF this place sent a gang Of
25 men 10 Newport this morning TO as
sist In loading on cars HIS 2o-ton ice maxi
ing machine
Pomham lodge OF Workmen viii enter
tain the officers OF the Grand lodge this
evening.
Joseph Hogan is confined TO his home
with a severe attack OF the grip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
THE RETURNING
BOARD JUDGES
OF MACHINES

The substitute voting machine bill re0
ported provides for the use at ans state
city or town election OF voting machines
OF such type or make as shalldlave been
approved by the state returning board.
The returning board shall examine any
voting machine that is presented to IT,
and II IT meets all requirements shall so
certify TO the Secretary of state, and any
such machine so certified may be used at
elections.
The machines must meet the following
requirements:
voter must be allowed 10 vote In alb
solute secrecy upon all questions, de-
vice for voting for each candidate or for
the entire party ticket must be provided; :;
II must provide for presidential electors,
individually or collectively; a voter may
vote for any person whose name ~ not
on the tickets: he may change hts vote N
desired, but cannot vote twice; IL must
correctly register all votes cast.
Any town or city can purchase or lease
any OF the approved machines at its own
expense.
The bill defines the number OF officers
OF elections necessary I'm the use of voting
machines. and the duties OF each. aud
provides for penalties for misuse OF the
machines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
CLAIMS HALF OF
THE DEWEY FUND
AS COMMISSION

New York, April b.-The victory OF Ad-
miral George Dewey at. Manila bay on
May 1, 1898. had an echo yesterday In a
suit brought against Major General Gren-
Vile NJ. Dodge by Ames w. Atwell. Gen
erai Dodge was served with papers yes
terday.
shortly after the victory of Manila bay
and the return OF Admiral Dewey and hts
feet Mr.. Atwell proposed to the officials
OF Norwich university at Mortified. VT.
that fund be raised as memorial TO
the admiral and his achievements. Nor
wich university was the school at which
Admiral Dewey received his early tram
ing.
The proposition OF Mr.. Atwell. accord
ing to the complaint. was that he would
collect the fund but was 10 receive so per
cent thereof for his time and trouble.
This. IL Is alleged, was accepted by the
board OF trustees and Mr.. Atwell, he al
leges was so fortunate an TO raise 800. 900.
OF this amount. II WAS stated, $4,000 MAS
given by Andrew Carnegie.
The complaintsalleges that the plaintiff
received his allotted 90 per cent. COM
mission on the $4,000 raised exclusive OF
Mr.. Carnegtes gift. but his commission
on that gift was denied him.
Suit was therefore brought for $4,000.
half OF the Carnegie gift. General Dodge.
as president OF the board OF trustees. is
made the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
zULUS ARE IN
REBELLION NEAR
GREYT0WN, NATAL

Greyton. Natal, April 5.--Tho colonial
field force which was concentrating at
Inpanza, u miles northwest OF Greytown.
for operations against the insurgent chief
Rambaita, the deposed regent OF the
Greytown district has been compelled TO
abandon its laager after heavy fighting
and retire to Greytown.
A portion OF the force sent TO rescue
the women and children isolated at
Eeate's Drift. succeeded in dooing. bu.
while returning was attacked by rebel
lious natives. A running fight was kept
up for six miles the zulus continuing the
pursuit until within a maile Of Grey
town. Three OF the colonial police were
killed and several were wounded The
remainder are safe at Greytown.
The police report that the rebels arc in
strong numbers and flushed with victory
and the officials fear further excuses. A
strong -tnrce- artillery. infantry and
mounted men is moving out OF Greytown
today TO operate against the rebels.
A laager has been formed here and
every preparation has been made 10 de-
fend Greytown In case of attack An as
fault on the town, however. is consid-
cred unlikely 10 occur. the Zulus prefer
ring TO fight In the rugged country out
side
The British field force nj present num-
bering only few hundred men will be
strongly reinforced during the next "a
hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

New York. April 5.-oppositlon to the
appointment OF B. +. Barnes assistant
secretary 10 President Roosevelt 70 be
postmaster az Washington continues. and
the senate committee on postoffices and
post roads may not act with promptness
in reporting I'm favor OF confirmation.
The former organ OF the administration.
The Star continues 90 fire hot shot into
the president and Mr.. Barnes, That news
paper prints a series OF comic pictures OF
MIR. Barnes. with this legend printed be-
meath:
n y-rtf -tr--+----+4t-ffa l-SGnll1-Anu
you had clerked I'm tho District OF Co
lumbia, and you threw a woman out OF
your office. and instead OF getting Kicked
out yourself you get appointed postmas-
tcr-wouldn't IL jar you?"
The same paper prints am editorial In
which 1t says that the objections TO Mr..
Barnes are the facts that he Is a non
resident. and that his past performances
in public office are not reassuring. II
critic.-es the president very severely foI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
BIC INCREASE
IN EXPORTS IN
LAST 8 MONTHS

Washington, April 5.-According 10
bulletin issued by the department OF
commerce and labor the experts from the
United States for the first eight months
OF the fiscal year 1906 are $3.50 10000 In
value in excess OF those OF the corre-
spending months OF 1906.
The imports for the eight months OF 1896
are ST1, ,000, 900 greater than for, the corre-
spending period OF 1905. The growth in ex-
ports OF manufactures has been s4aooo0o0
and in agricultural products sl33, ,oooO Oo0
OYER the same period last year.
The increase in exports Of manufact-
ures occurs chiefly In cotton goods. iron
and steel manufacturers. cars and car
riases. manufactures OF wood. mineral
oils and leather.
The increase In exports OF agricultural
products occurs chiefly in wheat, -four.
corn, oats and provisions. Wheat and
wheat-fiour exports increased about $A,-
100000. corn nearly s20000.0o0, oats over
$4,000, 900 and provisions s33o0o.00o.
on the import side all groups show an
increase except articles Of food which I'm
the eight months ended with February.
1906 amounted 10 but s171. 10000 against
sls4 900. 900 for the same time last year.
Coffee shows a fan OF nearly s12. 90, 900 and
sugar 100000. The most remarkable in
crease in the import occurs in manufact-
urers' materials. who show a total gain
OF over $4,000. 600 for the eight months OF
1906 "a compared with the s!'sme period OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MAJOR PRICE
PUNISHED BY
LOSS IN RANK

Major David Price, L. S. A, who was
for some time in charge OF Fort Greble
on Dutch Island. near Newport has been
found guilty by court-martial OF neglect
OF duty. and has been reduced five nies
In rank.
The officer was detailed 10 inspect the
militia at Syracuse. n. Y, early In Feb
ruary. but did not appear He was later
arrested In that city, charged with intoxi-
cation.
A Syracuse policeman testified that
Major Price had been brought 10 police
station on the night OF Feb. 8, but didnt !
seem TO be intoxicated but Ill, and MS
mind was a little foggy.
Major Price was one OF the most popu-
lar officers OF the district. and the men
under him at Fort Greble were greatly
attached TO him and highly esteemed him
as an officer and man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
SUPREME COLONY, PILGRIM
FATHERS, MADE CHANGES

Representatives from nearly all the col
onies in the New England states were
present at the 27th annual session OF the
supreme colony OF the United order Of the
Pilgrim Fathers in Boston yesterday.
The membership statement shaved
membership at last report. 1890; initia-
ted, 1854; reinstated. 1861; 2o,oSo benencial
and 479 social.
IL was voted 10 adopt an eighth rate,
with a certificate calling for an indemnify
OF $3.50 Members will hereafter be allowed
to pay their assessments on the first day
OF the succeeding months. IL was provided
that subordinate lodge dues shall hereaf-
ter be paid monthly, the amount being
not less than 81 per year
The most important amendment adopted
was the provision for term insurance. 70
be optional for new members with the
present system. of whole life insurance
and also for present whole life members
who elect to change, provided they pass
medical examination
The following salaries were voted SUI
preme governor. 1920: supreme secretary.
$500; supreme treasurer. $3.50: supreme
director $40 per meeting and mileage; A.
nance. $40 per day and mileage. The offl-
GERS chosen are:
Supreme governor, Edward T. Lincoln
supreme lieutenant governor. Edwin O.
Foster; supreme secretary, Nathan Crary;
supreme treasurer. Albert V. Bugbee: su-
preme directors. Edward B O'Connor, r.
H. @. Demott. James +. Nelson Henry =
Treadwell Everett l. Philoon. Suprem,
chaplain, Mary /. Burlingame: suprem,
sergeant at arms. Frank II. White: dep
uty supreme sergeant-at-arms. j. IA
Ward: supreme inner sentinel, James A
Burns: supreme outer sentinel, Walter T.
Carpenter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
p. F. borneC
rnste 0yclineciirlJt..

not living up TO his pretensions in favor
Of home rule, or TO the equities of the
situation
The same paper gravely discusses the
appointment OF Mr. Barnes successor as
assistant secretary 10 the president In
a column article printed on the sporting
page. In view OF the throwing out OF Mrs
Morris on the occasion OF her last visit 10
the White House the suggestion IL made
that the next assistant secretary ought TO
be either James j. Corbett or Robert F'ltz-
simmons for what II styles obvious rea-
sons. IL Is the duty OF the president, this
article gaYs, 20 name some one who shall
not only possess the superior mental quail
ifcations OF Mr.. Barnes. but who shall.
so far as physical Characteristics are con-
cerned, be competent I'm every way 10
meet the demands OF the day and the
emergency OF the hour.
II reports a rumor that the president is
more inclined toward Fitzsimmons than
Corbett. because the gentleman was not
only born beneath the English flag. but Is
also more speedy worker than ti,e other
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MANY PERSONS IMPERlLLED
BY FIRE IN LODGING HOUSE

Lynn. Mass, April 5.--one woman was
taken out unconscious and many other
dodgers had narrow escapes when fire
broke out early today in a lodging house
conducted by George Merrill on Union
street.
The woman, Mr.. Merrilrs wife soon re-
vived. Several fremen were partly over
come by smoke. The building was a four
story wooden structure in a dangerous
district and for a time the fire looked
threatening. All the inmates got ou safe
ly, however, and the building was saved
although damaged to the extent OF abou.
$4,000.