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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
Six Brave Miners.

Miners in the diamond pits OF Kimber-
ley need not fear fire or falling rock, suf-
location by choke-damp or sudden death
by explosion; but they have perils to
face, nevertheless. That is thrilling
story in the Montreal Family Herald OF
the rescue of party of native miners by
the Englishmen who were in charge OF
them.
One morning band of natives hard at
work in a corner of the mine were start
led by dull noise, as if few tons OF
some soft substance had been hurled
against the high door that separated the
spot where they worked from the long
tunnel that led to the shaft.
"The mud" they cried, and dropped
their picks in an instant.
A mud rush means certain death TO all
in its track. II gives no warning. II
comes silently, like an ugly, wriggling
snake; it works its way swiftly, spares
nothing, covers everything.
The Englishmen at the opening TO the
tunnel roared out, "Cllmb to the top Of
the WALL" which the natives promptly
did. There for the time, at least, they
were safe.
"Stay where you are" the English
men called. "If you jump down you
will be sucked in and suffoc ated in two
minutes I"
Soon the tunnel was tunnel no longer,
but mass of quivcring slime. The mud
/ flowed for hours. Then il gradually
slowed and ceased.
The Englishmen outside sat round on
neighboring rock and looked down
helplessly into the pit. All manner Of
suggestions were made, most of them
worthless; but in the end il was decided
to try to reach the men, not by removing
the mud, but by passing over it.
One man laid plank upon the mud
and stretched himself on it. A little spade
was handed to him with which he began
to cut into the mud and pull himself along
as a man face downward in canoe might
pull himself forward with paddle. He
worked bravely on-half-inch by hall
inch. Then another man put down a
plank, and followed him.
In half an hour six men were laid flat
on six plankS IN The midst OF the mud.
There was sixty-fiye feet of mud, and
between them and II were these thin
plankS that might heel over at any mo-
ment and send them to suffocating death.
And behind was the hidden spring OF
destruction that might let loose its slime
again, flood the tunnel and capSize the
panks like cocke-shells on a turbulent
sea.
When the man on the first plank reached
the wall on which the natives were hud-
died, he called to them:
you've seen the way I've come.
Well, Pm going back, but I'm leaving the
planks for you to follow on. Crawl along
the planks as much like snake as you
can."
Slowly the men on the plankS slid
back. leaving the wooden line behind
them. Slowly the natives followed.
Nobody spoke. The black mass under
meath looked as hard as rock but was
as soft as porridge, and trembled horri-
bly,.
AS each man reached the end plank he
was hauled IN to safety and carried, half
fainting, out OF the tunnel. The rest
dragged themselves wearily on. When
the last native arrived, his mates thought
he was stranger.
His hair was perfectly white.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
without Fear.

I have no fear OF God who ever found
My earthly father full Of tenderness.
How Oft, in chiIdhood's hour. by anguish bound
For some past fault I'D faitering confess
My shame and sorrow. whispering in his ear.
He'd say in answer. Were you naughty. dear2
l had forgotten" Then I'D 60 to bed,
BY his kind words and kisses comforted.
Twas thus learnt father's tenderness.
Through long. long years | cherish love and bless
The strength that shielded all my chdhood's days.
The gentleness that blessed my chidhood's ways.
And know the Father in Gods highest heaven
VIII whisper. at the last of sins forgiven.
May Austin Low.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

"Whisky," said Beecher on one occa-
sion, sis a good thing in lis place. There
is nothing like it for preserving a man
when he is dead. If you want to keep a
dead Enan, put him in whisky; if you
want TO kill a live man. put whisky IN
him."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

the back are also symptoms that tell you
the kidneys and bladder are out Of order
and need attention.
what To Do.
There IL comfort In the knowledge 30
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulfills almost every wish in correcting
rheumatism. pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part Of the urinary
passage. Corrects inability TO hold wstef
and scalding pain In passing II, OF bad
effects following use Of liquor. wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled 20 60 often
through the day, and TO get up many
times during the night. The mild and
immediate effect of SwoOp-Root II
soon realized. II stands the highest be-
cause Of its remarkable
health restoring prop =
critics. II you need a fe3II[S<
medicine you should - jssSSs@5
have the best. Sold by
druggists in ffty-cent
and onc-doilar sizes. 49, - Ses-e-sssS
You may have a sample bottle sent free
by mail. Address DIR. Riimer & Co., Bing-
hamtcn, N. Y. Mention this papcf and
rememberthena name, DR.. Kilfncr's Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton,
~. Y, on every bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

His father wss busy and had cautioned
him not to ask any foolish questions, SO
he said to the boy when he came into the
room:
"As long as this isn't fool question,
what is it?"
And this is what the boy propounded :
"When you've sore throat, dad, and
il hurts you to swallow, why do you
want 10 swallow all the time?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
RepeIs Attack of Death.

Give years ago two doctors told me !
had only two years TO lIve." This start
ling statement was made by Stillman
Green, MalachIte, Col. They told me
would die with consumption. II was
I'D to me then to try the best lung medi-
cine and began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery. II was well did, for today ]
am working and 1elieve ! owe my life 10
this great throat and lung cure that has
cheated the grave of another victim. It's
folly to suffer with coughs, colds or other
throat and lung troubles now. Take the
cure that's safest. Price 50 cents and
Sl.O0. Trial bottle free at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

Stops earache in two minutes; tooth
ache or pain Of burn or scaid IN i've MN
utes: hoarseneSS, one hour; muScleache,
two hours; sore throat, twelve hours
DIR. Thomas Eclectic Oil, monarch over
pain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

Housekeeper-How'sthis2 You PROM
ised TO saw some wood il ! gave you q
lunch.
Tramp = recall no such promise,
madam.
"The idea told you I'D give you a
lunch il you'd saw some wood, and you
agreed"
pardon me, madam. Your exact
words were: IN give you lunch Il
you saw that wood over there by the
gate
Exactly. That's just what said"
"Well, madam, saw that wood over
there by the gate as came in"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

Mr.. Crimsonbeak - Here's an item
which says the swan ouilives any other
bird, in extreme cases reaching 800 years.
Mrs. Cnmsonoeak = And, remember,
John, that swans live on water.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

II YOU haven't the time TO exercise reg
uIarly, Doan's Regulets will prevent con-
siipalion. They induce mid, healthtul,
easy action OF the bowels without gnping
ASK your druggist tor them. y cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
Real Estote.For Sole.

I'VE have for sale q very desirable Iol IN
Shephefdstc wn, fronting 100 feet on High
street, with depth Of l96 feet. II IS i'm
proved with comfortable six-soom
dwelling and a small dwelling. Posses-
sion can be given April let Il sold soon.
Also nice lot Of fwo acres n the edge
Of Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

He-My dear, you spend too much
money on false hair. Look at your
puts.
She-And you spend too much on Gig
ars. Look at your puffs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

Most disiiguring skin eruptions, scrot-
ula, pImples, rashes, ETC., arc due to I'M
pure bloou. buroock Blood Bitters Is a
cleansing olood tonic. Makes you clear
eyed, clear -bfdIned, clear-skinncd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
Timing Her Woe.

Throughout his career as newspaper
reporter the young mans assignments
bad taken him into demonstrative crowds
whose period Of noisy demonstration ii
was his duty to time.
"Mr. A. finally appearing, the audience
cheered for Is minutes. - Senator X fin
ished his second joke amid laughter that
lasted 10 minutes" or. eat the close OF
the speech the audience applauded wild
ly for l3 minutes"
These and similar records of the public
pulse pIentifully adorned nearly every
story the young man wrote. One day he
was sent to attend the funeral OF a rich
and crlsty-tempered oldgentlemau whose
young wife had notoriously repented her
choice. The young man wound up his
story of the funeral thus:
"In the silence that ensued the widow
wept for 16 seconds"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
Pietro's Tender Heart.

A young tirst-grade teacher. whose
pupils are mainly the children of foreign
parents, thought it good plan TO give
them little talk on the obligation ofshow-
ing kindness 10 animals. says the San Fran
cisco Chronicle. The next day little
Pietro stayed in his seat when his school,
mates went Out to play.
The teacher was busy al her desk, and
did not notice him until she ielt little
hand tugging at her sleeve.
"Why, Pietro," she exclaimed, what
is the natter"
"Nothin', teacher. ] just wanted to
tell you how was good to dumb animals
yesterday" he promptly replied.
"Why, isn't that nice, Pietro Just
what did you do 2"
Pietro drew himself up TO his hull three
feet, and proudly declared, 81 kissed the
catr'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

q brick dust scdt-
ment. OF settling.
J stringy or milky
appearance often
indicates an un-
healthy condi-
tion OF the kid
neys: too fre-
qusnt desire to
mass n or paiu In
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

Taddy, aged 4, often called on his near
est neighbor. Mrs. Brown, who petted
him a good deal and usually gave him a
couple of her nice cookies, and if She
happened to forget to pass them out, ne
sometimes reminded her of IT.
His father learned Of, this and chided
him for begging and told him he must
not do so any more. A day or two later
Taddy came home with cooky crumbs in
evidence.
"Have you been begging cookies from
Mrs. Brown again?" asked his father,
rather sternly.
"Noi" said TaddY. 81 didn't beg for
any. Just said this house smells as IT It
was full Of cookies, but what's that to
me?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
Dwelling House for Sale.

We have gor sale one o. the most de-
sifabIe dwelling houses IN ShepbeSde~
fown-a fiae, substantial brick boslte on
Main street, In excellent location. House
has eleven rooms. Large lot win sable
on rear end. Possession can BE gwen
ApfiI fst. Price reasonable. Apply q
once to n. L. SNYDER E CO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect T.

How To Find Out.
Fill bottle or common glass with your
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-03-14

The young man paid up.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
Where Men Were Scarce.

Tales Of the scarcity Of men-par-
ticularlv the eligible kind-at summer
resorts have been told until the joke
ia almost classed in with the mother
in.law brand. One more. however.
has been added. coming from a little
town In Pennsylvania.
There was stir in the dining hall
of the hotel when the door opened to
admit group Of three new arrivals,
all Of them masculine, young and pas
sably good looking. The hallful Of
femininity tried to appear unconcerned
but side glances and many little
primpings and giggles followed the
progress of the trio to their seats. A
general appearance Of decorum was
preserved. however. until the very
smallest specimen Of young ladyhood
In the place-a mite Of youngster
barely four years old-looked up from
her plate and spied the three. She
opened her eyes wide and then. in an
awestrnck little piping tone that some
how reached all over the room. she
exclaimed. Mamma. dey's menr
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
MODERN WOMAN FARMER.
"coIlese Bred. Cultured and Charm
ing" is She.

"coIleao Bred, Cultured and Charm
ing" is She.
There Is q woman farmer living IN
suburb of Plymouth. Mass. who Is
considered by William D. Hurd. direc-
tor Of the extension work of the
Massachusetts Agricultural college. as
far and away the most successful and
altogether the most worth while person
Of the feminine gender drawing her
pay envelope from Mother Earth. and
she is just the most refined and cul-
tured and charming sort of college bred
woman that can be imagined. says
Suburban Life Magazine.
"She lives in great and wide and
fireplaced century old New England
farmhouse. set at the front Of its
own 200 acres (Which this woman
farmer has reclaimed and cultivated
under the most modern scientific meth
ods) and buttressed at the back by it's
own outbuildings for the clean as a
whit. pure white pigs; the pure blood
ed Holstein cattle, the delicately tinted
Buff Orpington pullets. the wedding.
shower bouquet and funeral pillow of
peace greenhouses and the high and
broad and original old barn for young
stock. painted OK blood red. with a
tower pointed silo Nesting in the cor
ner of It."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
Winter Fabrics SAVIOR Of Upholstery
Stuff.

New fabrics are the fascination oil
the hour to every woman, and they are
being shown in such gorgeous tints and
weaves. especially in brOcades. that
winter gowns promise to SAVIOR more
Of the upholstery departments than
dress silks. Some which are newly i'm.
ported in silks and have quite omitted
the freakish element are oriental bro
cudes and Persian grapes Fortunate.
indeed, will the woman be who pro
cures one of these dainty makes for her
evening gown Of the winter. These
silks are soft and clinging, as the mode
dictates. and in the oriental brUcades
the pattern is merely indicated by the
weave. but not by different color
The Persian Grape is In a two tone eff
feet. One in blue and gra!ish green is
odd and very lovely 1t costs So yard.
The other kind is $3.50 In red this
shows the oriental dye. which can new.
er be brought out in this color in an
imitation. Tauriokouy Grape is "a a
yard and is very wide. 1t is satin tin
ished on one side.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
POLICE OBTAIN
VALUABLE CLUE
Officers Believe They Will
Soon Apprehend Daring
Aberdeen Thief

That clue to the whereabouts of
the thief who stole $40 in gold filings
from Dr. E. e. Lane, has been secured
by the police is evidenced by the sud-
den departure of Captain of Detectives
K. Y. Church, yet the only information
thus far secured from the head Of
the department is that Church is after
EN-.
Certain valuable information was re-
Gently secured by the police and it
seemed to be a safe gamble among
the members of the department that
the guilty person will be in the tolls
of the law by tomorrow night.
Up to the present time the perpre-
tators of the bold robbery of the
James Galloway home last week, have
not been apprehended, but it is be-
lieved by the police that more than
one person in associated in the af-
fair Interest in this case Is attach
ed to the fact that several people who
saw the person leaving the house be-
lieve that the robber was woman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
PRESSING Plated Skirts.

Now that plated skirts are creeping
back to the realm of fashion women
who like to attend to their own clothes
will. want to know just how to go
about keeping them well pressed and
in good condition.
First Of all. you must haste the plaits
In place just as they were when the
skirt was new. Run line of basting
on the outside edge of each plat the
full length. catching it down firmly to
the material underneath. Lay it over
the ironing board wrong side out.
place damp cloth over the plaits and
press with hot iron until the damp
cloth Is dry.
Allow the basting threads to remain
In the skirt after 1t is pressed for sew
eral hours. Then remove them, and
your skirts will keep their shape and
look nicer for long time.
This same rule applies to all plated
garments.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
MILITARY MATTERS
National Guard Matters In Aberdeen
Are Becoming Attractive to State
And National Authorities.

Sergeant Newman, of the 14th U.
S. Cavalry, who is instructor of en-
listed men in the National Guard, is
in the city. looking over company G.
Major Harvey MODS. assistant gen.
eral is also in the city making the
annual survey of company G., its
equipment and general stores.
Quartermaster Sergeant Glenn
Smith has been discharged after Is
years of continuous service in the Ma
tional Guard of Washington and other
states. His discharge led to the pro-
motion of Corporal Varde Steiglitz to
the place of the quartermaster SER
geant.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14

The new empress of japan is greatly
beloved by the Japanese people. Her
majesty has often betrayed sterling
and gracious qualities that will make
her an ornament to the throne and a
mother to the people. As student at
the Peeresses' college the young Prin-
cess Sadako showed untiring ability
in all branches Of knowledge and was
especially marked for her humble and
womanly demeanor She always walk.
ed to and from school like any one
else and in her studies never fell be-
low fifth in her form. The young
princess ever evinced admiration and
respect for her teachers and on all
appropriate occasions still invites them
to be present.
Her method of bringing up the young
princes born to her has won the ad-
miratiOn of the nation. They are be-
ing educated after the manner of their
father. the new emperor. in the plain
and frugal manner of the soldier. Ger
tain companions from among the sons
OF the nobility are chosen for them as
playmates. and they have good times
like other boys. playing in the after
moons In the imperial gardens. The
young princes attend school regularly
every forenoon at the Peers college.
play from 2 to 4 o'clock with their
playmates and spend the rest Of the
evening Mt indoor amusements, being
specially fond of moving pictures. Not
infrequently the imperial parents join
in the children's fun and add to the
afternoons pleasure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14

Carl Wilson left this morning for
Centralia.
w. ]. Patterson is making brief
business trip to the Sound.
Mr.. ]. Carlson of Elma, is bust
ness visitor in the city today.
Jesses F. Murphy was down from
Seattle yesterday. looking over the in
surance field.
Mrs. T. H. Hill left this morning
for Portland, to spend two weeks Wis
iting relatives.
The Pythian Sisters club was charm
ingly entertained Tuesday afternoon
by Mrs. T. H. Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. e. D. Jones left last
night for Winnipeg. Man., where they
will visit for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Wilder returned
this morning fro man extended visit
with friends in Tacoma.
Mrs. Louise Karshner has returned
from an extended visit. and is now at
her home. 313 East Fourth street.
]. H. Read, the we'll known mer.
chant of Aberdeen, now of Alberta,
Canada. is in the city closing up his
affairs here.
Garman & Zeigler have installed a
Champion Quick repair outfit. opera
ted by electricity, at their shoe store
in the postoffice building.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
COMPOSED PATRIOTIC SONG
F. X. Van TasseI of this City Author
of Stirring Song-is Popular
Here

"Our Country's Flag" is the title
and music of which were composed
by F. X. Van Tassel of this city, has
recently appeared at local music
stores, and according to the already
large sale, it has undoubtedly met
with high favor by music lovers of
Aberdeen.
Mr.. Van Tassel is well known
throughout the Grays Harbor coun-
try and is the pioneer Baptist minis
ter of Aberdeen. He has composed
a number of songs and has had great
success with them
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
OFFICIAL CANVAS BEING MADE
County Commissioner Take Up Task
Yesterday-May Be Completed
Tomorrow.

In the office of County Auditor r.
G. Trask, the official count of the
votes cast in the recent general cleo
ton is undergoing the usual canvas
before the board of county commits
sioners. and up to the present time
there has been no errors encountered
The work of the canvassing board
is expected to take considerable time
especially in view of the complicated
ticket. All haste in completing the
work. however, is being made, and
it may be probable that the work will
be completed by tomorrow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY
Hoquiam viii Meet Lincoln High
School at Electric Park

The big game of the season for Har-
Dor football fans, and in fact the only
remaining contest of the year Of any
general interest is the game Saturday
afternoon at Electric park when the
Hoquiam high school and the Lincoln
high school of Seattle will clash for
the first time in the history of the
two schools. The game is expected
to be closely contested as both teams
have been doing some excellent train
ing work during the past week.
1t is planned to make the game a
Harbor affair. and the students and
townspeople of Aberdeen have prom
Used to turn out in good numbers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14

Belted cOats are very Fashionable
this season. and there is sOmethin
new loose. belted school coats.
Little girls adore them. as they are
especially fond OF huge patch pockets.
In which their hands may be thrust.
In the cut there Is shown II belted
coat made of tan wOrsted that Is worn,
with Il skirt of tan and brown mixture
The hat Is of brown velours. with a
shirred white ribbon band. and the tan
leather boots have buttOned tops OF
cloth.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
STREET RETURNS

Prepared to Immediately start on
the plans of the new whaling station
to be built by the West Coast Whal-
ing company at Trinidad, California,
Victor H. Street returned last night
and today is in conference with Of
fiers of the company.
According to statement this morn
ing from Mr.. Street, everything Is in
readiness for the work to begin, and
as soon as the contract is let, con-
struction work fill be pushed rapidly
to completion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
"How to Pull STUMPS"

A most valuable phamplet Tells
and illustrates how to clear stumI
acre by devices Just perfected. Free
to owners OF stump land who send
me their names
John A. German, 1112 Western Ave.
Seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-14
COLUMBIA DUE HERE

Either Saturday or Sunday, barring
accidents, the big steel packet steam
err Columbia will reach Aberdeen, ac-
cording to advise received here yes
terday.
The Columbia is supposed to leave
San Francisco with the tide tonight,
and under favorable weather condi-
tons should reach this port Satur-
day night or Sunday morning. She
is running light and should make fast
time.