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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
CHAPTER XVII.

Walter stopped long enough at Buffalo
to visit Niagara Falls, as he had intend
ed. Though he enjoyed the visit, and
found the famous cataract fully up to his
expectations, no incident occurred during
the visit which deserves to be chroniced
here. He resumed his journey, and arriv-
cd in due time at Cleveland.
He had no difficulty in finding the oliice
of Mr.. Greene, the agent of Messrs. Flint
& Pusher. He found that this gentleman,
besides his agency had a book and sta
tionery business of his own.
81 don't go out myself" he said TO
Walter; 'but l keep supply of Fiint's
books on hand, and forward them to his
agents as called for. Have you done
much in the business?"
mo, sir; am only a beginner. 1 have
done nothing yet"
Il thought not. You look too young
''Mr. Pusher told me l had better be
guided by your advice"
you had better go fifty miles OF at
least. The immediate neighborhood has
been pretty well canvassed There's
Earle, now, a fourishing and wealthy
town. Suppose you go there frst5"
an go this afternoon
"You are prompt"
Walter arrived in Earle In time for
supper. He went to small public house.
where he found that he could board for
a dollar and half a day, or seven dol
lars by the week. He engaged a weeks
board, rejecting that he could probably
work to advantage a week in so large
place, OF, if not, that FIVE days at the
daily rate would amount to more Than
the weekly terms.
He did not at first propose to do any
thing that evening, until it occurred TO
him that he might perhaps dispose of
copy of his book to the landlord in part
payment for his board. He went into the
public room after supper.
Are you travelling aloneT" asked the
landlord, who had his share Of curiosity
YES" said Walter. II am a book
agent"
Meeting with pretty good success?"
I'm just beginning" said Walter, smil-
ing. IF you'll be my first cutomer, I'll
stop with you a week"
"What kind OF book have you got?"
Walter showed it. 1t was got up In the
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
Balloon Travels 1850 Miles.

Word has been received at London
that the balloon owned by the London
Daily Graphic, which assembled from
London Wednesday morning in an at
tempt to reach Siberia and break the
long distance record, was compelled to
descend in a gale Thursday night near
Novoe Alexandria, Russia, after travel.
ing about 1850 miles. The best long dis.
lance record was made by Count de la
Vaulx, who covered 1893 miles.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27

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The boy. who had made sure of a sale.
took back the fruit reluctantly. and pass
ed on, crying out Heres your oranges
and apples ~
Walter set about thinking what had
become of his money. Tie more he
thought, the more certain he felt that he
had put his pojcketbook in the pocket in
which he had first felt for 1t. Why was
Il not there now? That was a question
which he felt utterly incompetent to an
swer.
Have you lost snything" inquired a
gentleman who sat just behind Walter.
Looking back, he found that it was n
gentleman of fifty who addressed him
'Yes, sir" he said, IL have lost my
pocketbook."
WAS there much money In itT'
about forty dollars, SIR"
who was that young man who was
sitting with you few minutes SINGER"
81 don't know, sir"
'He was a stranger. thenY'
Eyes, sir: 1 never met him till this
morning"
"Then 1 think can tell you where
your money has gone"
"Where, sir?" demanded Walter. be-
ginning to understand him.
II think your late companion was a
pickpocket, and relieved you of it, while
he pretended to be reading. 1 didn't like
his appearance much"
81 don't see how he could have done 1t
without my feeling his hand In my
pocket"
"They understand their business and
can easily relieve one Of his pure undc-
tected. l once had my watch stolen with
out being conscious of it. Your pocket
book was In the pocket toward the man,
and you were looking from the window.
1t was a very simple thing to relieve you
of it,"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27

carr" said the conductor, who had list
ened attentively. Gould you point hin
out?"
Eyes"
81 am glad Of IT, I have received
warning by telegraph that ons Of the New
York swell-mob Is on the train, probably
intent on mischief, but no description
came with it, and l had no clew to the
person. 1 have no doubt that the man
you speak of is the party. If so, he il
Familiarity known as Slippery Dick
do you think you can get back my
money!" asked Walter, anxiously.
Il think there Is a chance of 1t. Come
with me and point out your man"
Walter gladly accompanied the conduc-
tor to the smoking car. His old acquaint-
ance was busily engaged as before in a
game, and laughing heartily at some IA
vorable turn.
There he is" said Walter, indicating
him with his finger.
The conductor walked up to him and
tapped him on the shoulder.
Whats wantedY' he asked, looking up.
You've looked at nay ticket"
L wish to speak TO you a moment"
He rose without making any opposi-
ton, and walked to the other end Of tho
ear.
WELL" he said, and there was q slight
nervousness In his tone, whats the mat
teri Wasn't my ticket all rightT
mo trouble about that. The thing is.
will you restore this boys pocketbook p
"Sir." said the pickpocket, clustering,
do you mean to insult mel What nave
to do with his pocketbook?"
'You sat beside him, and he missed it
directly after you left him"
What is that to me? You may search
me IL you life You will find only one
pocketbook upon me, and that is my
OWL"
II am aware Of that" said the conduc-
tor, coolly. II saw you take the money
out and throw 1t from the car platform"
The pickpocket turned pale.
you are mistaken in the person." he
said.
mo. am not. advise you to re-
store the money forthwith"
Without a word the thief finding him.
self cornered, took from his pocket a roll
of bills. which he handed to Walter.
lis that right2" asked the conductor.
YES" said our hero, after counting
his money.
$50 far, so good And now. Slippery
Dick" he continued, turning to the thief.
II advise you to leave the cars at the next
station or will have you arrested. Take
your choice"
The detected rogue was not long in
making his choice. Already the cars had
slackened their speed, and a short dis
lance ahead appeared a small station. The
place seemed to be of very little impor-
lance. One man, however, appeared to
have business there. Walter saw HIS
quondam acquaintance jump on the plat
form, and congratulated himself that his
only loss was pocketbook whose value
did not exceed one dollar.
The conductor on seeing the pocketbook
thrown away had thought nothing of it,
supposing it to be an old one, but as soon
as he heard of the robbcvy suspected at
once the thief and his motive
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
Dramatic Notes.
Will Not Land at Manila.

Rear Admiral Sperry has addressed
a letter to Governor General Smith
saying that it has been decided not 70
grant the men of the Atlantic battle
ship feet leave of absence during the
stay of the ships in Manila bay. Inls
decision, the rear admiral says, is baseo
on the advice of the medical officers OF
the feet, as well as his own conV'e'
lions.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
ROOSEVELT GETS HIS TURKEY
Horace Vose Furnishes Bird Weighing
26 Pounds.

Westerly, R. 1.-The Rhode Island
turkey which Horace vose will send to
the president, according to his annual
custom, to grace the table of the White
House on Thanksgiving day, went on
the execution block Sunday. 1t is the
best of lot of chestnut-fed birds which
have been selected and especially
reared as candidates for distinction and
weighs &c pounds.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
EARTHQUAKES in PORTUGAL

Lisbon, Portugal, Nov. 24.-Earth
shocks were experienced today at Al.
handra, Alverca, Villa Franco and at
other small towns located near Lisbon.
The residents were thrown into a panic,
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
Rig Collection.

Gunner-The Ultra-Van Tassels
moved to-day. There were seven vans
for the furniture and six extra vans.
Guyer-Indeedl And what were the
extra vans for7
Gunner-Why, to remove their fam.
lily skeletons
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
Fifty Miles Prom Boston.

Cohan girls and boys, Cohan songs,
Conan dancing and Cohan fun will be
the order of things at the Spokane De.
cember 1 and 2, when Cohan & Har-
RS will present a big company in
George Cohan's latest rural musical
comedy, "Fifty Miles From Boston. -
Florence Roberts.
Florence Roberts will appear at the
Spokane December 3, and S, as Joan,
In Seymour Obermer's play, "The
House of Bondage
Dramatic Notes.
Julie Herne is to be starred next sea
son in Managing Sylvia" a play
which she has written for herself.
George Faucet, who is now in Eng
land, is coming back to this country
soon to star in a political play.
Mary Mannering has accepted play
called Everywoman, by Walter
Browne, for her use next season.
Edna Bruins is the leading woman IN
"When Knights Were Bold" in which
Francis Wilson is again starring this
season.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27

Pat-Oi saw in tn paper some .I
thin about a felly thot wor al,ns,
bein' blase. Phwat's tn meanin u
blase, Oh dunnof
Mike-Blase do be tn feelin tno'
comes t. a man afther he gifts so ,ah.
thot loafn' is hard wor-urk, VI "
thinkin'.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27
NINE. LILLIAN NORDICA.
Worlds Greatest Singer.

but there were no casualties. The walls
of some of the houses were badly
cracked.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-11-27

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the worlds largest insect 1t weigh
a half pound
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04

with large number of electric bulbs.
In the aisles is laid rich brussels
carpet, the exposed part of the floor
being polished light oak color.
Sliding doors separate the Sum
day school room from the auditorium,
and this likewise is furnished with
stained glass windows and modern
appointsments, the leading feature
being the separated classrOoms, SO ar
ranged that while the classes are sep
arated by permanent partitions, the
children face the superintendent s
desk, and if the dividing doors are
open, the classes face the pulpit.
For heating and ventilation, a
large hot air furnace has been Install
ed in the basement, the furnace being
large enough to furnish heat for a
much larger building, thus ensuring
quick heating and plenty of it.
The seating capacity of the build
ing is estimated as follows: Audi
torium, 400; ladies' parlor, 100;
Sunday school. $50; gallery, so;
making a total of 700. This makes
it the largest church building in the
city
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES.
Aberdeen's Unterrifed Hold Mass
Caucuses to Elect Delegates to
County Convention.

At the democratic mass caucuses
held Saturday night in city hal
thirty-eight delegates from the seven
precincts of the city were elected tc
attend the county convention at Ho-
quiam, at 4 o'clock next Saturday af.
ternOon, May 8.
P. T. Clark was chosen chairman oi
the caucus, and p. B. Sovey secre.
tary, and the following delegates
were elected
First precinct-W. ]. Hamilton, r
M. Howard, John Ferrier-3.
Second precinct. R. Cuisine
Claude Cuisine, A. S. Brecht, w. p
Gilbreath, Robert A. Wiley.
Third precinct-A. ]. Stewart, A
H. Wood, J. M. Stout, ]. c. Cross
Fourth precinct. ]. Carney, P
F. Clark, C. V. 10y, p. ]. McHugh-4
Fifth precinct-P. B. Sovey, Laugh
Ian Doyle, G.. B. Reid, S. X. Bowes
A. F. E. Irwin, j. M. Bowes, Col. e
H. Fox, S. f. Swanson-S.
Sixth precinct-John Boyer, w. M
Melrose, M. Ingebrigtsen, w. H
Pierre, w. j. Bansley, John Steen
George Fisher, w. c. Lloyd-S.
Seventh precinct-Phil S. Locke
w. H. Pearson, A. Townsend, c. R.
Pratsch, John Damitio, J. J. Ryan
6.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
G. M. Pardue Meets Death in the
Woods in the Neushkah Valley
Thursday Afternoon.

C. M. Pardue, shingle bolt cut
by a falling tree near the Breen
company's shingle mill, on the
Neushkah river. Pardue was fall
ing a large cedar tree, which refused
to topple over when sawed in two.
He then cut a hemlock tree to fall
against the cedar, but that also failed
to drop the big tree, and he pro-
ceeded to drive wedges in the saw
cut to force it over. AS the cedar
began to go over he shouted and ran
for safety, but running in direct line
with the falling hemlOck, he was
caught between it and stump and
instantly killed.
Pardue had been cutting bolts by
the cord for Dave Troyer, who was
in the woods at the time Of the ac-
cident, and heard Pardues cry "tim-
ber," and ran to place of safety
when the trees fell. When Pardue
failed to come in to his camp in the
evening, search was made and his
body found wedged in between the
hemlock tree and a stump with the
upper portion of his head crushed, so
that death was instantaneous.
Pardue was about 45 years Of age,
and was a comparative stranger in
these parts. A receipt for money
order for $25 sent his wife recently
at Portland, discovered her where
abouts, and she was wired of the ia
tai accident. Mrs. Pardue arrived
Saturday afternoon, and the funeral
took place yesterday afternoon from
the undertaking parlors Of Bowes &
Randolph, Rev. Greene, rector Of
the Episcopal church, officiating.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
D. E. Smith Dies After Brief Illness
Manner of Death Causes
Suspicious.

ID. E. Smith, a logger about 80
years OF age, was suddenly taken i'll
Thursday afternoon on South F
street, and was conveyed to st.
Joseph's hospital, where he died Fri
day afternoon.
Smith had been employed at the
Coats logging camp, and came 10
town early in the week and had been
drinking. Wednesday night he had
an alteration with a couple of men
in the Alaska saloon, and, his sud-
den illness coming on as he came out
of that resort the following day,
there was all kinds of talk of foul
play.
His condition was so serious when
taken to the hospital that it was be-
1ieved he had an obstruction of the
bowels, and an operation was per-
formed. The operation, while giving
the sufferer relief, did not locate the
trouble, and he passed away Friday
afternoon.
An autopsy was held which re-
vealed the cause of death to have
been an ulcer of the stomach, which
had pierced the wall of that organ.
The nature of the complaint was
such that Smith must have had pre-
vious attacks, but he said he had
not, which confused the physicians in
diagnosing the case, although the at
tack was fatal in any event.
The body was taken to the Bowes
& Randolph morgue, where it lies
while an effort is made to locate rel
atives of the deceased. While delir-
ious Smith talked of his father, John
Smith, in Des Moines, Iowa, and the
authorities of that city have been
wired to look up the parent. How
ever, his talk at that time was so
rambling as to leave small hope of
finding his people. He also spoke of
having $14O in his pockets, which
gave rise to suspicious that he had
been dOped and robbed, yet it is
is learned that he had but $27 when
he was paid for his work in the
camp, which he had spent, as there
was no money on him when taken i'll.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
STEAMER LINDSEY SOLD.
Steamer A. J. Lindsey Is Sold Under
the Hammer for $4,000 to DR..
Paul Smits.

The steamer A. J. Lindsey, prop
Steamship Co., was sold Saturday at
public auction for $4,000. DR.. Paul
Smits was the successful bidder and
after starting the bidding at $1O,-
900 he finally secured the vessel for
exactly double that amount. Just
what DR.. Smits intentions are re-
garding the vessel are is not known
and the new owner declares that he
has no definite plan in mind.
The ship was bargain at the price
for which it was sold. The original
cost of the Lindsey when the Rupert
Steamship company was organized
with local capital, was $4S,O0O. 1t
was purchased at Cleveland and
brought around the Horn from Lake
Erie under heavy expense. By the
time the vessel reached Aberdeen it
stood the company in something like
100000. Then freight rates relaxed
and the company became encumbered
with obligations which it was unable
to meet with the result that it was
recently thrown in the hands of a
receiver when the Union Bank e
Trust company sued the company for
$14,500.
AS announced at the sale by Re-
ceiver Macfarlane, the sale was made
subject to confirmation of the court,
which may be resisted by the credi-
tors who would get less than SO
cents on the dollar at the price bid,
sidering the condition of the steamer,
she could not be expected to bring
more. The stockholders lose all they
Dut in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
Biliousness and CONSTIPATION.

For years was troubled with bill
iousness and constipation, which
made life miserable for me. My ap-
petite failed me. l lost my usual
force and vitality. Pepsin prepara-
tions and cathartics only made mat
ters worse. 1 do not know where
should have been today had not
tried Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. The tablets relieve the
i'll feeling at once, strengthen the
digestive functions, purify the stom-
ach, liver and blood, helping the sys-
TEN to do it's work naturally.-Mrs.
Rosa Potts, Birmingham, Ala. These
tablets are for sale by Evans Drug
Co.
For a burn or scald apply Cham
berlain's Salve. It will allay the pain
almost instantly and quickly heal the
injured parts. For sale by Evans
Drug Company.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
GRAYS HARBOR IMPROVEMENT.
Commercial Results Have More Than
justified Experimentation
al Appropriations Sure.

The rapid progress of the work ON
the Improvement of Grays Harbor,
and the results which have been ac-
complished by the expenditures al
ready made, are very gratifying to
the friends of that thriving section
of the state, says the Seattle P.-I.
Few expenditures made on this coast
in the direction of harbor improve
ments have been so completely ius-
titled by the results following as
I those which We're made for the i'm
provement of Grays Harbor.
Before the commencement of the
work, the harbor was accessible only
to vessels of light draft, and the de-
velopment of trade from it's ports was
necessarily limited. AS the result Of
the work already accomplished there
is depth of twenty-four feet estab-
lished on the bar, or as great a depth
as can be found at the mouth of the
Columbia, and when the present work
is completed, the depth of water on
the bar will be increased to thirty
feet, or sufficient to allow the pas
sage of all save the very largest Of
the vessels now in the deep-water
trade.
The commercial results which have
followed the harbOr improvements
have surpassed the most sanguine ex-
| tot n,,
most thriving manufacturing commu-
nifty, with larger monthly pay roll,
in proportion to population, than can
be found in any other community in
this state. A great fleet of vessels re-
sorts to the harbor, and the lumber
cut there is shipped to all parts of
the world. Fine shipyards are con-
stantly busy constructing new vessels
for the trade, and those vessels are
owned very largely at home, an item
of no inconsiderable Importance in
adding to the wealth and contribut-
ing to the prosperity of the commu-
nifty.
A heavy additional appropriation
is needed to complete the work now
under way. NO better argument is
needed to enforce the demand for
this additional appropriation than
the results which have followed from
the work already done in the direc-
tion of increased commerce and the
upbuilding of great manufacturing
and trading community.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
Church DEDICATION
new PRESBYTERIAN Church IS
DEDICATED YESTERDAY.
An Immense Congregation Gathers
at the Dedication of the Handsome
New Building of the First PreSby-
terian Church of Aberdeen YeSter
day Morning.

The dedication of the new Pres
byterian church building took place
yesterday with impressive ceremonies,
in which the Congregational, Bap-
tist, Methodist Episcopal and First
Presbyterian church of Hoquiam
united. A splendid musical program
was prepared for the occasion and
was eXcellently rendered. Rev. w.
S. Holt, D. d., of Portland, delivered
the dedication sermon. The new edi-
flee was crowded by an audience
comprising members of all the evan
gelical churches of Aberdeen and Ho-
quiam, and all had good word to
speak for the splendor of the new
structure, and the energy of it's pas
tor who compassed it's erection.
This church, the first modern one
erected in the city, is located on the
the site being one of the best in the
city, and is the third edifice built by
the Presbyterian denomination of
Aberdeen since organizing in March,
1883. In that year small chapel
was erected on the northeast corner
Of Wishkah and H streets. In 1901
this property was sold and a larger
building erected on the corner OF
Broadway and First street, under the
supervision of the present pastor,
Rev. e. r. Prichard, in 1902. This
one in time was found inadequate to
the needs of the congregation, and
in the spring of 1907 it was sold to
the Polish Catholic denomination,
and the present structure was COM
menced last August, under the man
agement of Mr.. Prichard with N. A.
Strand as foreman, and C. E. Trout
man, supervising architect, the cost
of the building furnished and heated
being $4,000.
That the plan is modern one goes
without saying, the different organi-
cations of the church being properly
cared for. The main entrance is
from First street, in the southwest
corner of the building, and faces the
pulpit, which is located in the north
east corner of the auditorium, the
choir being on the left Of the pull
pit platform. This room is furnished
with curved pews, the floor inclin-
ing towards the pulpit. Memorial
windows in figured stained glass, ad-
NIT soft, subdued light to the
room, the largest one on the west
side being sacred to the memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor, two smaller
ones being dedicated respectively to
June Rowe and Louise NJ. Gillies. The
plan of the windows in the south
side being in harmony with the rest,
the whole effect being both restful
and elegant. This room has a
vaulted ceiling, arched beams meet
ing in the center. From these beams
are suspended four large electric
chandeliers, the ceiling being studded
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04

Ioose-ieaS system printing and ruling
specially. Herald Printe9y.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
Bank Not Loser.

The statement in a local paper
that the Union Bank & Trust Co.
would lose $4,000 by the failure OF
the Rupert Steamship Co. is a mis-
take. The bank stands to lose moth
ing. the notes held by it being not
only signed by officers Of the corpor-
alton, as such, but by four of the
leading stockholders as individuals,
so that the bank is amply protected
in its loan.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-05-04
Whooping Cough.

"In February our daughter had the
whooping cough. Mr.. Lane, of Hart
land, recommended Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy and said it gave his
customers the best of satisfaction.
We found it as he said, and can rec
ommend it to anyone having children
troubled with whooping cough" says
Mrs. A. Goss, of Durand, Mich. For
sale by Evans Drug Co.