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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
His Cescrjption,

In the English club at Hongkong a
white haired old gentleman who had
come down from some northern port
was seated at dinner when he sudden
ly became very excited. He had been
brought letter by solemn faced
Chinese butler, and he saw something
on the outside Of this letter which sent
him downstairs two steps at time to
interview the hall porter. When he
came back he told us what was the
matter. The hall porter had inscribed
on the envelope in Chinese for the IN
formation Of the butler:
This is for the old baboon with
white fur"
Unfortunately for the hall porter. the
old gentleman was q first class scholar
in the Chinese language.-London
Mail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06

miles of underriver and underground
railways. Five minutes Is all the time
necessary for the trip under the Hud-
son, and the trip from Hoboken to the
station at Sixth avenue and Nineteenth
street, in the heart Of upper Manhat-
tan, may be made in less than ten min
utes
In equipping the new road under the
Hudson with facilities for transporta-
ton the latest devices for comfort, con-
venlence and safety have been en-
ployed. The cars are Of steel, absO-
lutely fireproof. and both tunnel and
cars are brilliantly lighted. The sta
tons are built Of concrete and metal so
as to preclude the possibility Of fire in
their case; also congestion and crowd
ing have been avoided as far as posi-
Bile by providing the cars with en-
frances both at the ends and In the
middle and by arranging the platforms
at stations so that passengers enter on
one side Of the car and leave at the
other In the tubes under the river the
atmosphere will be preserved fresh and
cool by the system Of ventilation adopt.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
THE DUCK SHOWER.
A Man Who Gets Things on the Bounce
and the Nod.

A Man Who Gets Things on the Bounce
and the Nod.
An amusing dialogue occurred be-
tween Judge Willis, X. c., and plain
tiff who sued man for the value of
a quantity Of grain supplied.
His honor said he had received q
letter from the defendant, who said he
could offer only half crown month.
THAT" continued his honor, Twill take
six years to get rid Of the debt"
Plaintiff (emphatically)-I would will
ingly forgive poor man, but when
you find he Is a "swanker" and doing
every one in the neighborhood 1t puts
your back up. [Laughter.] We have
to cut things very fine In order to get
a shilling or two, and then these gen.
try come "swanking" about the coun-
try rs If they were toffs. I am told
by others that he is nothing more than
a "duck shower" [Laughter.l
His Honor-A what shower? loud
laughter.]
Plaintiff-Duck shower, your honor,
man who gets things on the bounce
and the nod. [Renewed laughter.1
His Honor-You mean a man who
gets people to let him have things on
credit by representations that are not
correct? Is that what you mean to
convey by your big phrases-duck
shower and so forth? [Laughter.1
Plaintiff-That's it-duck shower and
swanker. [Renewed laughter.]
An order to pay shillings monthly
was made.-London News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06

ed Each train as it proceeds acts as a
piston, forcing the air ahead Of 1t and
drawing 1t more as it moves on. Appa-
ratus for artificial ventilation has been
the blowing out Of fuse to clear the
tunnel quickly Of smoke.
At the downtown terminus Of the
tunnel a great structure known as the
Hudson Terminal building is almost
completed, and beneath it trains COM
ing into lower New York from Jersey
City will discharge their passengers.
There are two sections of the building,
Dcy street running between them, and
together they comprise what is said to
be the largest office building in the
world, with thirty-nine fast running
elevators, all sorts Of convenlences for
the public and offices providing room
for 10000 people, small city in itself.
Looking into the tunnel now open to
uptown New York one sees extending
out under the river from the vaulted
archways Of the station itself two bril-
liantly lighted tubes dwindling as they
vanish in perspective until they resem-
bic most the points of polished nee
dies. Though the effect is subterra-
mean, 1t is not unpleasant, and an i'm
preston Of mystery is given, which
may well be inspired by the sight of a
completed work Of engineering which
has involved an expenditure Of $7O,-
100000 and the employment Of capital
and brains on n scale never before wit
messed in the execution of such an en-
terprise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
Chamberlain's Has the Preference.

Mr.. Fred c. Hanrahan, promi-
nent druggist of Portsmouth, Va.
says: For the past six years have
sold and recommended Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoe
Remedy. 1t is a great remedy and
one of the best patent medicines on
the market. | handle some others for
the same purposes that pay me a
larger profit, but this remedy is so
sure to effect cure, and my GUS
toner SO certain to appreciate my
recommending it to him, that l give
it the preference" For sale by
Evans Drug Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
The First Advertiser,

The author looked up from the first
Advertising"
II wonder" he murmured, "who
could have been the first manufac-
turer to advertise. 1t is an item that
would fit in we'll here"
"There is no extant data ON the sub
ject," said the farmer, "but l have
every reason to believe that the hen
is the person you are looking for
New Orleans imes-Democrat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06

E2 lie era of travel under the aud-
hi son river has come at last. 1t
means much to the country at
large aS we'll as New York
city and its environs. Manhattan Is
land is now Joined by underground
railways with Long Island on the east
and the New Jersey shore on the west
Distance is annihilated. Electric trains
can whz through the tubes laid under
the waters over which great steam
ships ply, and whether the waves run
high and the storms rage or fOgs en-
danger navigation 1t is all the same to
the tunnel traveller One hundred feet
beneath the surface Of the rushing wa
tiers the elements can no longer inter-
7fere with the schedules Of Transports.
'finn
Recognizing the general public inter-
est that would be taken in the opening
Of the twin tubes from HobOken to
New York on Feb. %, the officials Of
the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad
company decided TO invite President
Roosevelt to press the electric button
which should furnish the Impulse for
the starting Of the fist trains. and
they planned by way OF further signal
1xing the event dramatic meeting be-
tween the governors OF New York and
New Jersey under the bed of the no
bic Hudson and midway between the
opposite shores. Thus the honor Of OFF,
cially declaring the tunnel open fell to
these two executives, Charles E.
Hughes, representing the Empire State,
and Franklin Fort, representing New
Jersey.
The so called McAdoo tunnels pierce
the earth beneath the North river to
the south Of the tunnels which are be-
Ing bored by the Pennsylvania rail-
road. The part Of the McAdoo route
now complete consists of twin tube
tunnel extending from Hoboken to
Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street,
New York, distance of nearly three
miles. This section of the tunnel sys-
TEN is generally spoken of as the Nor
ton street or uptown tubes. The down
town tubes run from Jersey City to
the great terminal station at Cortland
and Fulton streets, Manhattan Dor
Ougl. The south or downtown tubes
will be completed some time during
the coming summer. On the New Jer
sey side between the terminal at Ho-
bohen and that at Jersey City a trans
verse tunnel has been constructed. 1t
taps all the trunk and local transport
tation lines on the Jersey shore and
serves as q feeder to the underriver
tubes. Passengers on any of the roads
whose stations on the Jersey shore are
An proximity to the transverse tunnel
may reach New York by the under
ground route now in readiness. At
present they can only go to uptown
New York by the McAdoo system. but
Six months or SO hence they will be
able TO travel under the river to the
downtown section also. Besides the
routes described, the McAdoo system
of railways underground and under
river includes a branch running from
Jersey City to Newark and a spur
running from Sixth avenue, New York
under Ninth street to Astor place, con-
Meeting with the InterborOugh COM
pAny's subway at that station. The
Newark branch is partly underground
and partly above the surface. The en-
tire system embraces about eighteen
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
NOTED IN TWO FIELDS.

Is. Weir Mitchell, Author and Phys-
clan, and His Ideas.
A new story by DR.. Weir Mitchell
entitled "The Red City" has just be-
gun running as a serial in the Century
mia cazine. 1t is n romance of the sec
cond administration of President Wash
angton, and the first installments de-
scribe the experiences in America of a
Young Frenchman who fees hither aft
er the murder Of his father during the
French revolution by Jacobin mob.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
The World Goes On.

We all imagine that our work is i'm
portant and that no one can do it as
we'll as we do, but the world has been
constantly improving in spite of the
fact that every man dies at the end of
a short time.-Atchison Globe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
For Husbands,

A clergyman took down a small vol
ume
"This is called" he said. "the In
structions of Ptah-ho-Tep.' 1t is one Of
the very oldest papyrus writings
known. 1t gives among other things
advice to husbands. and that advice is
as good today is it ever was. Listen"
And he read
eff thou be wise, furnish thy house
well.
"'Woo thy wife ever, and never
quarrel with her.
"'Nourish her daintily.
"'Deck her out, for fine dress is her
greatest delight.
"'Feed her upon sweets.
"'Perfume her.
"'NIake her glad with praise.
"'Adorn her with jewels, feathers
and the skins Of beasts as sumptuously
as thy purse will suffer-"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06

Dr. Mitchell was born seventy-eig
years ago on the 10Th of February. but
Is by no means past his usefulness.
One of the things he has done in his
old age Is TO furnish aid and encour-
aGement to the new movement COM
bining medical science and Christian
. faith in the treatment of bodily Ills.
Indeed, at Emmanuel Episcopal church,
Boston. where 1t originated, the rector
q few Sundays ago made an address
in which he credited DR. Mitchell with
beiuS the inspiration of the move
ment. The venerable author was sit
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
How Much He Thought About Her.

How Much He Thought About Her.
They We're on their way to the the
alter, and she was TREMENDOUSLY happy.
She felt that the words she longed to
hear would be spoken that night, and
the idea made her almost dizzy with
delight.
'NIr. Sampson" she said softly, "why
do you wear that bit Of string upon
your finger?"
"Oh," replied Mr.. Sampson, taking it
off. that was to remind me Of my en-
gagement with you tonight"
1t wasn't much, but it was enough to
take away the delightful dizziness
London Chronicle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-04-06
Ready Remedy.

Author-I am troubled with insomnia.
lie awake at night hour after hour
thinking about my literary work. His
Friend-How very foolish Of you! Why
don't you get up and read portions Of
It?
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
MAY AID NATIONAL BANK.
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
May Assist in Reopening.


The Farmers Loan and Trust com.
pany Of Sioux City may go to the
assistance of the Hot Springs National
bank, of Hot Springs, S. D., which is in
the hands of receiver ard set it upon
its feet.
Clark Forney, a director of the bank
and treasurer of Fall River county, of
which Hot Springs is the county seat,
was in Sioux Oity yesterday comforting
with James r. Toy, president of the
trust company; regarding plan to re-
open the bank.
Mr.. Toy last night said he had sub
mitted to Mr.. Forney plan under
which his company would be willing
to 60 to the assistance of the bank to
the end of seeing it reopened for busi.
ness. This plan, Mr.. Troy said, would
be submitteds by Mr. Forney to the
leading stockholders of the, distressed
institution.-Sioux City journal, 1S.
Mr.. Forney returned Monday from
Sioux City, and Mr.. Horras came
Tuesday. They have nothing to say
for publication regarding the item
printed above from the Sioux City
Journal, but it is evident that they
have hope of something being done.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
To Our Patrons.

In order to comply with the new
ruling of the Postmaster General,
notice is hereby given that all COM
plimentary subscriptions of this paper
must be absolutely abolished on and
after February first and the price of
the paper will be s1,50 per year to all.
At the same time complimentary
advertising of all kinds will be dis
continued. We expect to pay for what
we get aud will expect those who, want
the use of space in the columns Of this
paper to do the same.
On March first all whose subscrlp-
tions are more than year back will
cease to- receive this paper.
We are trying to get out statements
to all our subscribers and if you don't
want your paper stopped March first
kindly see to it that your name is not
on the list which the new ruling will
compel us to stop. Call in and we can
effect a settlement and start you out
clear on the btoks.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
Nichols sanatorium.

This new institution is now ready
for occupancy and the DR.. will move
in this week. The location is pretty
one, just east of Black Hills college,
overlooking the city; is built of the
pretty pink Evans sandstone, is equip
ped with all modern conveniences, is
heated with the hot water system, and
is modern IN all its appointments. It
has 26 rooms The office and recep-
tion rooms are on the second floor.
The arrangement is most convenient
and perfect and will pleasantly ac-
commodate the rapidly growing busi-
ness of the cancer sanatorium. although
DR.. Nichols says the building will be
doubled in size next season, as it will
be necessary to accommodate the in
creasing business.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
ALaree Poultry Show.

The Black Hills Poultry Association
will hold its fourth annual show in
Deadwood, on February, 3rd, 4th, 9th
and 9th. The Association has become
quite strong in membership and is
planning to make this the best show
in its history One hundred dollars
worth Of handsome cut glass berry
bowls will be awarded to the owners of
the two best pens Of fowls in each
variety, besides the cash prizes,
ribbons, diplomas, and other compen-
sations which will be given to the
owner of each bird that takes place.
Birds will be sent to this show from all
over the Hills, Spearfish, Lead, Belle
Fourche, Buffalo Gap and many other
points to be represented. The rail-
roads will make q rate to all Hills
people wishing to attend the show.
Catalogues and entry blanks may be
obtained by writing to j. II. Pearson,
at Belle Fourche, S. OAK, secretary of
the association.
The growers of full blood poultry in
and around Hot Springs, surely should
put in an appearance with their birds
at this show and win some of the
premiums. They would at least find
the relative quality of their birds to
those of the northern Hills, and very
likely the relation would be of no dis
credit to Hot Springs.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
Charles sieg Dies Suddenly.

Charley Sieg died very suddenly
Sunday night, January 10th. 1908 about
10 o'clock, of malignant Inflammation
of the lining membrane of the heart,
as a result of an acute attack of grip
of less than a week. He was brought
into town to the Hot Springs Sanitari-
um Just before noon of the day of his
death.
Charles Sieg was born in Germany,
May Doth, 1867, where he lived till he
was about twenty two years old, when
he came to this state, settling at Mitch
ell.
He only remained there a short
time before he moved to Hot Springs
where he learned his trade as "a stone
cutter under Philip Wesch and worked
OF the Soldiers Home, Minnekahta
Block and the Evans Hotel.
He married Miss Ida George, sister
of Paul George, and Mrs. Wesch, to
which union six children we're born,
three girls and three boys, all Of whom
survive him.
Mrs. Sieg died February 9, 1902, and
in the following October he married
Mrs. Anna Gilbert, who survives him
Mr. Sieg has been living upon his
ranch. about four miles north of town
for several years, where he has been
successful and prosperous in raising
stock. He was an Industrious, hard
working. honest man.
Funeral services were held Wed
nesday afternoon at the Presbyterian
church, Rev. Lindstrom officiating, in
terrment being at Evergreen cemetery
Charley carried $4,000 insurance in the
M. B. A. lodge, which turned out in a
body to the services. A brother and
wife, from Mitchell. S. D., Mrs. Philip
Wesch and Mrs. N. B. Hovey we're
among the near relatives present
He was chairman of School Disct.
No. ] and treasurer of the Ranchers
Ore amery Co., and leaves a host OF
friends who extend sincerest sym
pathy to the bereaved ones in theil
hour of trial.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA FRIDAY JANUARY d
Stockmans National Bank.

The officers and the owners of The
Central Savings Bank have changed
its name to that of The Stockmans
National Bank of Hot Springs. There
will be no change in the officers or
directors from that of The Central
Savings Bank: e. Elsey, President,
r. L. Flanagan, Vice-President, and
G. B. Flanagan, Cashier and Manager.
This bank has enjoyed most won
derful growth, due to good manage
ment, and is considered by the public
one of the strongest banking houses
in the Black Hills. It's officers and
directors are men of the highest bust
ness ability and have long record of
clean and honest dealings.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Mary Slime Elsey Passes Away
at Hot Springs, S. d.

Mrs. Mary Stine Elsey Passes Away J
at Hot Springs, S. D.
Word received in the city Tuesday
night announced the death at Hot
Springs, S. D., on Tuesday, of Mrs
Mary Slime Elsey, formerly of this city,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Rawson Slime. Mrs. Elsey's death is
supposed to have been due from dropsy
and other complications, for which the
patient had undergone two or three
surgical operations.
Mrs. Elsey was 48 years old. and will
be remembered by several of the older
residents of the city. She spent her
girlhood here, but for the past twenty
years has made her home in Nebraska
and South Dakota. For several years
past she has lived at Hot Springs.
Mrs. Elsey is survived by her
husband, four brothers and two sisters.
Of the brothers Lou Stine resides in
this city; John, at Los Angeles, Cal;
Henry, in Oklahoma City, Okla, and
Cassius in Missouri. The sisters are
Mrs. Emma Wescott,' of Mason, City,
who reached the city this morning, and
Mrs. Orpha Lady, of Chicago, who is
expected this evening.
The body of Mrs. Elsey will be
brought to this city for interment, her
mother and father both being buried
in Riverside. The body is expected to
reach the city Thursday night, and as
yet there have been no arrangements
made for the funeral. Upon arriving,
the body will be taken to the home of
Mrs. Elsey's cousin, Mr.. Charles A.
Farmer, 40S West Church street, from
where the funeral will be held.
The body of the late Mrs. Mary Stine
Elsey, of Hot Springs, s. D.. reached
the city Thursday at midnight, ac-
campanied by Mr.. Elsey. The body
was removed to the home of the de-
ceased's cousin, Mr.. Charles Farmer.
40S West Church street, from where
the funeral will be conducted by Rev
G. H. Norris, of the Christian church,
Saturday afteanoon at o'clock. In
terment will be in Riverside. Marshall.
town, Ia, Times Republican.
Opera House.
The coming of the American Stock
Co. at opera house, starting Monday
evening, Jan. q, must certainly be
welcome news to our theatre patrons.
Manager Richer has secured this
company, which comes we'll recon-
mended from other cities as the most
moral, refined repertoire company on
the road. This company carries their
own scenery for each production and
we feel safe in saying if you want 9
sure cure for the blues 60 out Monday
evening and see the Village Vagabond
four act melodrama. High class
specialities between acts.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
A PREMIUn

The ruling of the Postofice Depart
ment requiring newspapers to con-
duct their subscription accounts
upon practically a cash basis forces
the STAR as well as all newspapers
to comply. We desire to get the
delinquents to pay up quickly and
as an inducement have made ar
rangements whereby we can offer
the Northwestern Agriculturalist as
a premium---fre to all who pay in
advance for the Star for a year.
This will be only for limited num-
Der and a limited time It must be
done at once. You get the finest
agricultural paper published twice
a month at Minneapolis for nothing.
Subscribers are required by the post
al laws to be cut off of the list anv-
way ifthey become delinquent. for a
year. and now why not acquire the
cash in advance habit and get this
benefit We will apply this to all
cash in advance subscriptions since
Jan !. 1908, but subscribers can not
get this benefit together with other
reduced publications---for they all
cost us extra money.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
W. CT. U. Notice.

The w. C. T. U. will have charge of
the services at the National Sanitarium
on next Sunday. Jan. 25th at 3 o'clock,
pm. All are most cordially welcome.
By order Of President.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24
CARNE Fey COAL.

The best coal for all kinds of use.
1t comes in lump, egg and nut sizes
$3.50 per ton delivered in town. Sold
by The Silkenson Lumber Co. Phone11
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-01-24

I've wish to reduce our stock SO have
reduced our prices at The Fair.
Gunnison news-champion., 1908-07-03
Public Menaces 10 MORALITY

Perhaps il is a waste of words tn
moralize over social scandals. but each
new domestic upheaval in what is
called our best society 1meaning our
wealthiest) eXerts an evil influence so
far beyond its source that the imuElsa
10 plead Tor higher standard of
morals among the richest peopIe is
hard to resist. II must be admitted
that little good has resulted from the
most earnest remonstrance in the mast
The young lions in society. in many
instances, continue to conduct them
selves as If they were unconscious Of
any public duty incumbent upon them
as if they were unaware that the no.
siriUn they hold, by the grace of the
community, carries an Influence which
If eNerfei for evil. menaces the very
existence Of the social order. Yet this
Is the plain truth.-New York Times