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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
Aberdeen Auto Company.

That Aberdeen is fully up to the
demands of advanced ideas is shown
by the many and varied lines of in
dustry located here, and among those
that characterize the city's progress
is that of the Aberdeen Auto COM
pany, whose garage is located at 21S
West Heron street.
This institution fills a long felt
need in our city, and gives to auto
mobile owners advantages not sur
passed in any city. They have the
best equipped automobile repair shop
west of Seattle. and employ only ex-
pert men in this branch. They are
agents for the Oldsmoble and carry
a full line of auto supplies.
The quarters occupied are large
and commodious, while the service
rendered by this company is of the
highest character in every respect.
The gentlemen who are behind this
worthy and beneficial institution, are
Mr. A. w. Plympton, manager, and
Mr.. ]. E. Human. secretary and
treasurer. They are deserving of the
highest words of praise for the man
ner in which they conduct this estab-
lishment, and the excellent patronage
which they enjoy fully demonstrates
the popularity of the Aberdeen Auto
company.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
Griggs Hardware Company.

The hardware business is one
which holds most important place
in a growing community, whether it
be manufacturing center or an ag-
ricultural section, and the diversity
of resources of Chehalis county makes
this business more than of ordinary
Importance to the business and COM
mercial life of this vicinity.
This branch of business has been
well looked after in Aberdeen, and
among those that have contributed
in no small degree in supplying the
needs of the people in this line is
that of the Griggs Hardware COM
pany, whose place of business is To-
Gated at 404 East Heron street. At
this establishment will be found
everything in shelf and heavy hard
ware, together with full line of
paints, oils, glass and cutlery. A
speciality is made of wire rope, of
which they carry an extensive stock
This house has always enjoyed the
highest reputation for straightfOr-
ward and honorable business methods
and as result has built up an eX
tensive patronage throughout this
section. The gentlemen upon whose
shoulders fall the active management
of this enterprise, are Messrs. VIM.
Griggs and J. w. Baker, both Of
whom are well and favorably known
throughout this vicinity as public
spirited and enterprising business
men.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
Tales Of thu Town TerSe|y Told. J

= X * ~ q y !"
G. Canterbury, dentist, over State
Bank. 90-tf
Dr.. E. e. Lane, Dentist, Hayes G
Hayes building. Tel. III. If
U. G. Kinnison, dentist, room 3,
over Burnett's jewelry store. If
Lowney's is the Candy Kid. We
sell his kande. Evans Drug Co. If
Have you noticed how cheap you
can buy dishes at Deans store. In
vestigate. If
For quincy, express or dray, call
IA. "A Star Transfer. Your orders
promptly filled. If
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
Inst Exactly Rioht

II have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years, and find them
Just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A.
FELTON,. of Harrisville, N. Y. New
Life Pills relieve without the least
discomfort. Best remedy for consti-
patton, biiousness and malaria. csc
by Evans Drug Co. and Postolfice
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
GEN. CRAWFORD
RETIRED TO-DAY

Washington. Jan. 27.-Brigadler-
General Nedorem Crawford. who
wac was advanced to that rank to
FIJI the vacancy caused by the re-
tirement Of Brigadier-Genersl Chas.
s Smith a month ago. today retired
from active service. having reach ID
the age limit. At the time Of his ap-
pointment Crawford stood eighty
eighth on the llneal list Of colonels.
but he was selected by the president
because Of the fact that he had no
civil war service and could not be
retired as a brigadier-general unless
advanced TO the grade before his re-
tirement His last active duty was
as commandant at Fort Wadsworth.
n. y. but for over q year he has
been in Washington on leave OF abb
sence. General Crawford was ap-
pointed to the West Point Military
Academy from oregon in 1863. and
was graduated in 1851
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
SAMUEL GOMPERS
IS FIFTY-EIGHT

Wa hington, Jan. a.. Flny-eight
years ago today in London. Samuel
Gompers. president oil the American
Federation or Labor first saw the
light of day As th head of the
greatest organization OF worNnemen
I'm the world, be is now an iutcrna-
tional figure, and the recipient Of
congratulations, not only from other
labor leaders, but from men high in
the world OF commerce. utcratur.
and government Recent attacks
made upon hisc haractcr and meth
DDS have served only to augment the
respect b. IS held by millions Of hl.
follow citizens.
Gompcrs was born .u London Jan
uar %, 1850. the son of cigar
maker Ho attended school for four
years and this was the extent OF hia
formal education. with the ozccp-
ion Of "a few terms ot night school
while working Zoo hia fathers cigar
shop
AZ the ago Of 13 Gomner came to
America settled iu Ncw york city,
and In time became uauraIizod
citizen of tho United States VIII %
only Dad OF % Gompcrs began bis
career as labor leader Joy aiding
u the organization of fhc Cigar-
makers International union of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
STARVING MEN
AND WOMEN
WALK STREETS
sTATsuCIANs ESTIMATE THAT
FULLY tT5,OOO INHABITANTS
OF NEw YORK ARE FACING
STARVATION.

New York. Jan. %. The poor
have their troubles. as we'll as the
rich of this big city, StatIsticians
estimate that 10000 men and
women are now out OF employment
and are wandering the streets OF
New York, facing starvation. one
of the most pitiful cases OF extreme
poverty yet reported wa1 that of
Eugene Halle. young German COM
20 and musician, who came near
foreiting his life in order that his
wife might be provided for and that
he could continue work ON an opera
which he hopes will place him in the
front rank OF musical composers.
Halle resides i'm a little Hat In
w st Elghty-third street. some time
ago. the fever OF ambition firing
his veins. he abandoned his music
classef and began the composition
OF an opera founded ON "Viola
PAmorc," permission having been
granted by the author. Hans Won
Wolzogen, tn distinguished Ger
man poet
Then the young composer gave an
evidence of devotion such as ia sell
dom In evidence in modern life. Re
allzing that his savings would not
he sufficient to support two dtA.ing
the period required for the produc-
ton of the opera. he gave all his
money to his wife TO provide food
for herself anu baby, telling her
that he hal mad ARRANGEMENTS to
take his meals with a friend Car
rying out this pretencc, he left the
Hat at meal times. returning to re-
sumo his work with the feyerish in
nsity OF a man whose life depend
ei upon the issue and who was even
then slowly dying OF starvation. For
day and yeehs he lived with scarce
nloulhful OF food, untn hc col
lapsed and was taken TO hospital.
Careful attention and nursing
brought the composer back to life.
Now. aided by Heinrich Meyn.
wealthy artist, he Is pursuing his
work under more favorable condl-
liyns
Nothing neclml To complete
this little romance OF real life but
one completion ana success OF the
opera TO which Halle came near sac
rIfcing his life. Perhaps that last
chapter may be added in the fu-
turc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
.LITTLEPAGE CAN
BE ELECTED IF
HE'S NOMINATED
SENATOR KIDD THINKS WELL
OF KANAWHA COUNTY MANS
CHANCES.

Charleston, w. va, Jan. az
senator II. r. Kidd says swisher will
be nominated by the Republicans
and that Adam Llttlepage, II nomi-
mated by the Democrats, will b.
elected governor. The senator also
had several things to say in regard
TO The salary bill for county officials
which comes at the special session
OF the sglslature which convenes to-
morrow. Senator Kidd is from
Glenville, and represents the Tenth
senatorial district. Tie is one of the
Democratic leaders In the state and
Is gardei as one of the best in
formed men in the legislature.
'Iittlcpage" ne said. lis the man
for the Democrats to nominate for
governor. lie is well known through
out the state, has a clean record and
! believe would make a good gov
ernor. There is no doubt In my
mind that Swisher will be nominal.
ed by the Republicans. believe
that Littl-page viii be elected If he
gets the nomination.
When asked about his position on
the salary bill he said that it was
a difhcult subject TO discuss. He is
in favor of putting all the fees now
going into the pockets Of the Off
cials into the treasury but at the
samc Tim ne is in favor Of fixing
q maEimum and minimum salary for
county officials, tie amount to be
commensurate TO the duties In ex-
planning his position he said that in
some counties the work Of the coun-
ty officials was mIEcss lighter than I'm
others and for That reason o uni
form salary would not be fair. "For
the salary that was proposed for
sheriff at the last session. Il would
have been impossible TO secure
competent man. The salary pro-
posed TO rcircuit clerks, was accord
foo gto one ! talked with, about the
Same as his salary and fees com
bincd There will 6e hot fight
over This bill and ! think the hot
test fight viii be in the senate"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
STATE MAY PLACE CHECKS
ON RAILROAD COMPANIES

that marks all his actions. He ia a
member of no church or religious
organization. although In New York
he was regular attendant at the
meetings of Or. Folk Adler's Ethl-
cal Culture Society.
Tho bulky form of Gompers is
frequently 10 be seen at the capitol
during the sessions of congress. He
watches closely all labor legislation
and frequently appears before con
gressional committees to argue tho
cause of organized labor, in it's rela-
tion to bills Affecting the interests
OF workers I.aboring men through
out the land have benefited by his
activities and probably will continue
to do SO FOR many years to come.
since President Gompers, ut the
threshold OF his seth year, retains TO
wonderful extent all the mental
and physical vigor of man twenty
years younger.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
W. u. GI4AssCoCK HAS DRAWN
UP BILL. WHICH WILL BE IN
TRoDuCED IN LEGIsLATURE.
HAS BEARING ON WEsTsIDE ROAD
object to Amend section as OF Chap
ter - i'm relation 10 Condemna-
ton Proceedings Instituted by
Observation-Disclosures is sponsor

Hon. William E, Glasscock has
drawn mp n bill. which, II passed at
the special session OF the legislature.
WIFI hav2 an important bearing on
railroad development I'm this and
other counties OF the state. II viii
be OF special interest IN the fight be-
tween the II. & ~ and the Fair
mont & Southern and the B. q O.
over the west side of the Mononga-
hela.
The bill is TO amend section IS of
chapter 81 OF the Code I'm relation
to the cond Hmnation of lands by
railroad companies. As the code
now is any company. whether really
operating cars or merely paper
company, can institute condemnation
proceedings and secure the land for
the possession OF the river route for
railroa dpurposes.
IT the bill Is passed this viii he
change ana every company In in
stituting condemnation procaelin ss
must prove It's ability not only to
build and operate the road but 10
accomplish this within a reasonable
time ln any proceedings of thls
kind, the court before the commls
sloneri are appointed To ass ss the
damages, must investigate tho mat
ter and decide whether or not the
railroad company really means bust.
ness and II not attempting to shut
ont anoth company.
After making thorough inyesii-
cation the court VIII sprea dthe ind
in2s in the report The court must
also inquire into the personnel OF
the board OF directors of the com
pany. This Is to- prevent one com
pany, or the controlling stockhold-
ers OF one company, from paralleling
their line on any navigable river iu
this state. The bill provides shat
no company can parallel It's line ex.
cept wh n the road crosses the
river
In prosecuting condemnation pro-
Gee lln&s the railroad 2ust assigt the
court In the investigation OF tho
propo1ed road. The court must I'm
It's report, give the assets of the
company; the proposed route. the
terminus. the ability OF the compa-
ny to carry out the work; aud 9th
er general. information that would
have any b airing IN the case.
The general purpose of the bin
is to defeat condemnation proccaI-
ings when the court ascertains ,aat
the object OF the company I'm insu-
tuting the proceeding I sto prevent
a competing company from con-
structing the line
The measure VIII be advocated in
the senate by Senator Joseph n. Nc
Dermott. 1t IS not known yet VINO
will introduce il in The housa.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
A BOLD ROBBERY.

Several Italians from the coalfeld
came to this city on No. Is yesterday
en- route east. While checking their
baggage at this place one of them
pulled a roll of money from his
pocket and his companion grabbed
1t and ran across the yard and into
the woods on Stony Ridge. The vic
tim gave chase as did also a police
man and some young men. In a
short time the young men returned
with the robber, as they thought, but
1t subsequently developed that they
had the victim. The robber made
good his escape He got about $50.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
PUBLISHERS
PROTEST AGAINST
NEW RULING

Washington. Jan. 27.-A decided
protest against the new rulings OF
the postoffice department in regard
to second-class mail will be lodged
by the executive committee of the
National Editorial association, which
met in Washington today. The
ruling that papers can be mailed at
the low rate only to subscribers who
have paid their subscriptions with
in year is especially obnoxious to
the publishers OF country weeklies
The committee will also consider ar
rangements and adopt a program for
the coming National Editorial con-
yentlon, to be held in ST. Paul.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
POLITICIANS CURRY
FAVOR WITH VOTERS
At RAILROADS. EXPENSE

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 27@Presi-
dents and other oAcials of railroads
operating in Tennessee held a con-
ference today with Governor Patter-
son on the subject OF reducing pas
senger fares I'm the state. 1t Is hoped
that the meeting may result in a
satisfactory solution OF the matter.
without the necessity for special
session OF the legislature. 1t is like
ly, however. that the roads Will
choose to fight the order OF the rail
road commission reducing passenger
fares from cents to ? 1-2 cents a
mile.
In speech made last fall Cover
nor Patterson declared himself as
favoring such a reduction, IL the
agitation and legislation in other
southern states should be successful.
since IL would only be fair to the
people OF Tennessee TO be accorded
the same fares. He declares that he
Is acting in no spirit of antagonism
10 the ROADS, and that he desires to
be fair to them as well as to the
people.
Railroad officials assert that the
passenger fare reduction is a poll
tical movement, and that the poll
ticians are attempting to curry ia
yor with the voters at the expense
OF the railroads. It is declared that
the reduction would have an injur-
ious effect upon the development OF
Tennessee and the South. since It
would discourage the building OF
new roads to undeveioped communi-
ties.
Among the roads affected are the
Louisville & Nashville, Illinois Cen
trail. Mobile & Ohio. Southern. Cen
trail of Georgia and the Queen G.
Crescent.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
President Alcorto and the Congress
sional Body Have Dispute Which
Threatens to Embroil the Country
in Civil Warehouse May Meet
Despite Presidents Edict to Ad-
journ Session.

Buenos Ayres. Argentina. Jan. 81.
The greatest excitement prevails
here today over the quarrel between
President Alcorta and the congress-
which threatens to embroil the coun-
try in civil war. There is much
doubt as to which side the army will
support. The trouble has been pre-
cipitated b ythreats of congress to
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27

meet today despite President Al
corta's edict adjourning the session.
If the houses attempt TO meet Az
corta declares he will prevent such
action by force and declare martial
law. Unless agreement is quiclly
effected fears are entertained that a
revolution is unavoidable ana many
persons are already heeing, fearing
such an outcome.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
PORTLAND
HAS ANOTHER
FIERCE FIRE
IN POOR FIGHTING
CONDITION OWING TO THE BIG
BIG FIRE OF FRIDAY-WERE
AIDED BY MEN FROM OTHER
CITIES.

Portland. Me-, Jan. 27.-At least
a million dollars damage has been
caused by fire sweeping the busine ess
district OF Portland today and last
night, and although now under CON
troll, it is still burning briskly The
hremen were worked out on account
Of the city hall fire Friday. and were
in poor fighting condition, but were
aided by fire companies in many
cities OF Maine and New Hampshire.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
B. a z. 6. c
IN PRINTING PLANT DESTROYS
PROPERTY no THE VALUE OF
HALF MILLION DOLLARS.

Chicago, H., Jan. 27.-A hrp
started early today IN the printing
plant OF w :. Dunn 6 Co. ana be-
fore it could be c6nrf0Tei had de-
stroyed property 10 tho value Of
half a million dollars. Fireman
James Gallagher lost bis life and
his body lies b Ee5T.I the RUNE.
while twenty other hremen we're
more or loss seriously shgUfea.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
BURIED IN PoTTER's FIELD.

John Tucker, a colored man from
the coalhelds, came here suffering
from pneumonia and died this morn
ing at boarding house on Raleigh
street. He was stranger with
neither none ynor friends and will
be buried in the pauper burying
ground.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
IRE:
IN TANKS OF STANDARD OIL
COMPANY - ls1TT MILLION
GALLONS OF OIL CONSUMED.

Baltimore. Md. Jan. 27.--Fire is
raging in the immense tanks OF the
Standard oil company in the south
eastern suburb of the city. High
winds prevail and the fire threatens
to spread. At noon the flames were
leaping hundreds OF Te6r into the
air, then estimated that half mil
lion gallons of oil fa6 been con
sumed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
ROUND OF GAIETIES
FOR VISITING OFFICERS

Buenos Ayres. Argentina, Jan. o..
"A round OF gaities for officers Wis
iting American torpedo notilfa be-
gan today. Until Thursday, when
the vessels sail, excursions will be
made to various points OF interest
Receptions by officials and promi-
nent clubs and various entertain
ments viii be the order.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
GRAND JURY
INVESTIGATING
NATIONAL BANK

New York. Jan. 27-It IS ru-
mored about the federal building
that the grand jury began an inyes-
tigaton this morning into ting affairs
OF thn National Bank of North Amer
lea, which closed It's doors. and the
connection Of Charles W. Morse with
the institution.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
Will CONTINUE.

Notwiths,anIine 'he heavy thuu-
der storm last nigh. an Interested
audience attended services az The
Christian church Services win COM
tinue from night to night Praise
rv.ce 7:3O Preaching p. M. AU
are cordially invited TO attend.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
SLOW WORK IN
CRAFT CASES

Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. 27.-Pend-
ing court busness necessitating i'm
mediate disposal, caused a long de-
lay in getting under way today in
theftr1al of the capitol grating cases
Work of securing a jury is expected
to consume many hours.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
ARGENTINA ON
THEBRINK OF
AREVOLUTION
SUPREME COURT
DECIDES AGAINST
CAUSE OF LABOR

Washington. ID. c., Jan. Ella
Dor lost hard fought battle today
when the supreme court decided un-
constitutional a section OF the Erd-
man act prohibiting railroads en-
gagged in interstate commerce from
discriminating against employees be-
cause of membership in labor organ
izations.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
NEWSPAPER MAN
DIES SUDDENLY

St Louis, Mo, Jan. 27.-Frank r.
O'Neill, second vice president OF the
Pulitzer Publishing company, and
general manager OF the Post-Dis-
patch, died suddenly today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
Mrs. BARRETT DOING WELL.

T0n Leader Is in receipt Of news
from NI Uazsir y Barrett of this
city. who went TO Memorial Hospital
ln Richmond for am operation. The
operation was performed Saturday
ana was very successful and Mrs.
Barrett is doing nicely
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27

Mrs = T.. Martin critically 800
at her home on B5ueS6;I avenue
She is daughter OF M Morris. who,
with other members Of the family
are now almost constantly at her
bedside.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27
GRANDMOTHER" HIGGTN-
BOTHAN IMPROVING.

Dr.J 70. Lucas returned last nisrt
from visit to his grandmother.
Mrs - =. Higginbotham wHo has
be seriously ilI a the home of
her son, J. G. Higginbotham. near
shaw3vilie va. He reports her
greatly improved.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27

500 Coats and Skirts. worth all
the way to S18 and $40 at 1-3 their
price The Paris. 1-21-6t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-27

WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair tonight except snow I'm noun
tains; Tuesday fair and warmer In
western portion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-14

If you have "a COW Tor N1Ir. rev.
ulr people through the 'I"r sale
Column" ut Ipe Morning JowWl
The Ordway new era., 1908-02-21
Fresh Air Treatment.

Most If us are acquainted with the
person who asks obvious questions
the sort " man who stops you In the
middle Of headlong pelt and asks you
II you are In a hurry-and of all the ir-
ritable individuals he Is the worst OF
the Objectionable species.
Mr.. Ellis is one of those pests. and
during a walk abroad the other morn
ing he paused In astonishment outside
q friends house. Before 1t stood three
huge moving vans. the lawn was almost
covered with articles of furniture of
various hinds-pictures. wardrobes and
china. And there was his old friend
Hills. begrimed and weary. and ILL.,
tempered. directing operations In his
shirt.sleeves.
What. Hills" exclaimed Mr.. Ellis,
"are you moving?"
Not 1t all-not at ALL" snapped
Hills. with elaborate sarcasm. 81 am
taking my furniture out for n ride!"
The Ordway new era., 1908-02-21
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