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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-16
He ATE TOO MUCH
President Wilson Attended Sec
tretary lanes Birthday Dlrnsrs
Today He Is Suffering From
Attack Of Indigestion.

Washington, July 1e.ZPresident
Wilson had a light attack of indiges-
ton today and cancelled his engage
ments. He had arranged to hold two
conferences with New York business
men and was to have met many con-
gressmen on patronage questions.
White House officials said that the
presidents illness was not serious and
that he probably would begin receiv-
ing callers again tomorrow. DR.. Cary
T. Grayson, his naval aide and physi-
clan, advised the president to remain
in .the exec dtive mansion all day.
The president attended Secretary
Lanes birthday dinner last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-16
HEAT RECORDS
BROKEN HERE
Today > Scorcher In All Parts
Of Kansas.
Last Night Warmest Of tho
1914 Season.
TROPICAL sun slz1Es
At 5 O'clock This Afternoon
Mercury Stood at 1O1.
On the Street Level It Went
Up to 1s1 Today.

A new heat record for the 1914
season at Topeka was established this
afternoon when the needle passed the
century mark The government ther-
mometer registered 1O1 degrees at
O'Clock and was still climbing: at the
same time the temperature along the
streets where the heat was radiating
from the pavements was $50 or above.
At IL o'clock this morning thermom-
eter hanging in the sun in the 500
block on Kansas avenue registered 131
degrees. Had the mercury been forced
upwards a shade more intense heat
the instrument would have been shat
tered.
The one source of relief this after
noon was q 22-mile wind from the
southwest. This wind, however. is
playing havoc with the pastures.
burning clover in places almost to a
crisp. The corn has not suffered. but
the heat is doing no good. The breeze
is warm, but not Of the "hot wind
variety.
But cheer up! There are northwest
breezes on the way. They had reach
ed the northwest portion of the state
this morning and were slowly coming
this way. They may bring some re-
lief, but Sunny" Flora, the local
weather man is expecting the quick
silver to :De up near the 100 point Fri
day afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-16

generals is called at Mexico City, after
General Carranza enters there. Villa adj
herents may attempt to substitute an
tionalists with Carranza sympathies make
no secret of the fact that they are ap-
prehensive Of Villas attitude.
For that reason they are working hard
to obtain recognition for Carranza's gov
ernmnt so that the embargo on arms may
be sharply enforced along the border and
any counter-revolution nipped in the In,
cipient stage.
AdmOnitiOn Issues.
Washington, July 16.-Secretary
Garrison today telegraphed General
Bliss, commanding the American
troops on the border, ordering Ameri-
can officers to refrain from partici-
pating in any meetings or conferences
with Mexican officers Of any faction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-16
DETAILS OF FIGHT.

The postscript edition OF the State Jour-
nal at o'clock this afternoon win con-
tain details of the big Smith h-Carpentier
fight in London this evening. This edi-
tion will contain. also. baseball scores
from all over the country and the latest
telegraph and local news Of interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-16
Cooler at Hutcllinsoi,..

Hutchinson. July l6.-It is two de-
grees cooler this afternoon at 2
o'clock than at that hour yesterday.
the thernaometer registering 100 de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-16

If the question Of who Is the high
est official Of the United States gov
ernment were asked almost anyone
anywhere would promptly answer
-the president" and expect to 60 to
the head Of the class. But they
wouldn't be right. that is, not in one
sense. The highest government Off
cial in Washington is Charles
Reintzel. the guard at the top Of the
Washington monument. His place is
FIVE hundred and fifty feet above the
ground and he has held this high
position for twenty-five years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-16

Continued on page 2
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
SPRING FASHIONS DISPLAYED.
Ladies'. Crowd. VOLTS. Department
Store Last Night, Viewing the
Latest Fashions in Spring
Wear

The annual spring fashion opening
at Geo j. VOLTS department store
last night was one of the most bril-
liant scenes ever witnessed in Aber-
deem. The elite of the city was out
in strong force, the store was hand
somely decorated and brilliantly iilu-
minated, the ladies bewitchinglv
gowned, were bewildered by the art
istic coloring and design of the fab
RIGS in piece goods as well as the
creations of the modesto
Fechter's ive-piece orchestra fur
nished enhancing music for the &C.
casion, and everybody appeared to
enjoy the occasion to the utmost.
From the show windows to the Sc
cond floor, the artistic display re-
flected great credit on ]. J. King, the
manager Of the store.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
FORESTERS SMOKER

The smoker given last night by the
Foresters OF America, in Knights of
Pythias hall was attended by about
600 athletic fans, all of whom were
entertained by three boxing bouts, in
which the contestants were evenly
matched and did good work.
The affair opened with four
round bout between Kid Kent, of Ia
coma and Ryder Holland, of Aberdeen.
Holland, who is a printer in the en-
ploy of the Herald. appeared in the
ring for the first time and surprised
his friends by knocking Kent out in
the third round.
In the second bout, Reuter-, of Ho-
GUAM, won in four rounds from Nc
Intyre.
The main event, a siX-round con-
test between Tex Vernon, feather
weight champion of Grays Harbor,
fought Jockey Bennett, of Sacramento,
Ca, to draw.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
PHYSICAL COURAGE.


Time to Test Il.
II 10 at 2 o'clock In the morning that
mans vitality is at its lowest ebb; all
the physical forces are then at their
lowest ebb. and every military man Of
experience knows that the % o'clock
courage" counts. He knows that II a
soldier ID really brave at that hour he
need never fear Of his becoming q
coward. As he 10 really 4 remarkable
man.
A well fed man will fight better than
a half starved man, whether he be
civilian or soldier. And this Is the
same principle as the so called ''2
o'clock bravery" for the half starved
man lacks vitality, just as the average
man lacks vitality ut 2 o'clock In the
morning
Ii you are anxious to know just how
brave you are make the test some
morning at 2, when you hear burglars
in your house. II you crawl under the
bedclothes you are probably quite a
normal man, but II you rise bodily
from your bed. grasp the nearest
weapon and sally forth to meet the
robbers you are indeed brave man
and should be proud of yourself.
Any veteran Of some great war will
tell you that the most difficult test Of
courage Is to be aroused from his sleep
by the shrill blast Of bugle and long
roll Of drums and ordered to charge an
enemy unseen or only dimly seen at 2
O'Clock In the morning. Marching into
battle under the bright sunlight is not
SO difficult and the seasoned veteran
enjoys the thrill. but even the most
hardened veteran feels creepy" and
uneasy turning out at 2 O'Clock in the
morning to meet the enemy amid the
shadows Of night. and this is solely
because Of a natural physical weak
ness at that hour and has nothing
whatever to do with that mental weak
ness called "cOwardice. New York
American
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
MATE ACCUSED OF
WHIPPING SAILOR

Charged with whipping a member
OF his crew with a knotted rope dur
ing the voyage from Callao, knocking
him down and otherwise subjecting
him to cruel punishment, F. Hansan,
first mate OF the barkentine Echo in
port, was bound over to the federal
grand jury in Tacoma and bail fixed
at $1,000, following a hearing before
United States Commissioner Pearsall
Friday.
Hansan admitted he beat the COM
planning witness, William J. Lollas,
and also Wesley Conn and Jack O'Con-
nell, because they were not good
sailors. All three men shipped at
Callao and we're paid at the rate of
so cents day. they assert, and
their board. The three witnesses, be-
ing without money, we're sent to
Tacoma to be held until the trial.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
kICkAPOO WORN KILLER Elk
PELS WORMS

The cause of your child's ills-The
foul, fetid, offensive breath-The
starting up with terror and grinding
of teeth while asleep-The sallow
complexion-The dark circles under
the eyes-Are all indications of
worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer is
what your child needs; it expels the
worms. the cause of the childs I'M
healthy condition. For the removal
of seat, stomach and pin worms, Kick
apoo Worm Killer gives sure relief
Its laxative effect adds tone to the
general system. Supplied as candy
confection-children like it. Safe
and sure relief Guaranteed. Buy a
box today. Price 25c. All druggists
or by mail. kickapoo Indian Med.
Co. Phiia. or St. Loluis. %
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
CHICKEN THIEF GOES
TO THE COUNTY JAIL.

A. l.. Sayer was convicted in the
police court Saturday of stealing
chickens, and was sentenced to 80
days in the county Jail by Judge
Phillips, who was acting police judge
in the absence of Judge Snider
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Uyusila OF
South Aberdeen appeared in court and
identified the chickens Sayer had
the Log Cabin saloon, as their pro
perty. They had been killed in the
coop on the Uyusila premises.
Sayer claimed. he stole the chick
ems from two men who were the orig.
inal thieves.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
STOLEN ROBE FOUND.

Thomas Golf, who operates the
auto stage line between Aberdeen
and Wishkah, purchased a lap robe
OF a stranger a short time ago, and
yesterday, Officer H. II. Pencil re-
cognized 1t as the robe stolen from
the auto of Chas. H. Clemens, of
Montesano, on February 25, last, and
took it to the police station to be
returned to Mr.. Clemens.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
For light or heavy hauling. call A
Star Transfer, Phone 420I Il


Star Transfer, Phone 420l If
William Maize, of Elma was q
business visitor in the city yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ Gloss and child
rem left Friday night for Eugene.
Oregon.
Miss Lizzie Dawson. Of New York,
is in the city. visiting Mrs. Mary
Crammatte.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lowe, Jr. OF
Raymond. visited Aberdeen friends
over Sunday.
Herman X. Finch, of Portland. was
in the city over Sunday, visiting his
brother, Edward C. Finch.
8
The G. A. r. club will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs Isaac Beemer.
313 East First street.
s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Davies will
move into their new bungalow, on
North B street this week.
=
Miss Helen Thompson will enter
tain the NJ. II. E. club Thursday even
ing at her home, on West Wishkah
street.
Samuel McClymont has began the
erection of two dwelling houses at
Eighth and H streets, one of which
his family will occupy.
s.
Mrs. J. w. Parks and Mrs. l.. c.
Tanner are entertaining at luncheon
this afternoon at the home of the
former. Eighth and X streets.
=
The ladies of ST. Mary's Catholic
church will serve dinner this even.
ing from five to eight O'Clock, in the
old church building, on North G
street.
The members Of the Sunday school
Of the Congregational church held a
very pleasant social Friday evening,
in the church parlors.
s.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Carrier
have purchased the millinery depart
ment OF Geo. J. VOLTS department
store. Mr.. Carrier is brother Of
Mrs. A. W. Barley.
8
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. p.
o. Peterson. of Cosmopolis. was bur
ried yesterday afternoon. The baby
died Sunday. from drinking carbolc
acid, given by four-year-old brother
A. E. Alexander returned from San
Francisco Friday night, where he had
been called by the death of his father
an early pioneer of California, who
died at the ripe old age of So years.
Floyd Creech has purchased the
Pacific Construction Co. of friedrich
son G. Little and assumed charge last
week Mr.. Creech and brother, John
S., established this business about 10
years ago, and were very successful
contractors.
SEED POTATOES.
Early Rose seed potatoes for sale
by Jas. A. Moore, Satsop, Wash
45-5t
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
CHURCHES ARE CROWDED.

Aberdeen residents duly observed
go to Church Sunday" and the
different houses Of worship were
filled to capacity Sunday morning,
and the evening services were also
well attended The churches We're
decorated for the occasion. and in
nearly all there were special services
and music.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
BURGLARS FAIL

Burglars forced an entrance into
the office of the Grays Harbor Flour
company Friday night and partially
wrecked the safe. but secured no
booty. They knocked the combina-
ton and hinges off the safe with
tools stolen from blacksmith shop,
but failed to get it open. The safe
only contained $50.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
IN THE POLICE COURT

Frank Colts was arrested at am
early hour Sunday morning and clrarg-
ed with disorderly conduct, at Heron
and streets. He put up $25 bail
which he forfeited.
George Grays was fined SIS yes
terday by Judge Snider upon con-
viction OF indecent exposure of per-
son.
Micheal Carroll was gathered in
Saturday evening for fighting in the
Pioneer saloon and was given fine
of SIS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
COMPLETE SPUR TO
WHARF IN A MONTH

In a months time it is said, the
work of building the spur from the
right of way of the O.-W. R. & N. to
the wharf of the Aberdeen Dock Com
pany will be finished. The work has
been going on steadily for several
weeks and the trestle is practically
ready for the rails. The spur will
permit three cars being switched to
the dock at one time.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
SCHOOL GARDENS.

The Parent Teacher association Of
the use of five vacant blocks of
ground in the West End for gardens
for the children of that school, and
the Franklin Circle will meet tomor-
row afternoon to plan for the begin
ming of the work.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
cHIROPoDIsT.

Phillips, the Scientific Chiropodist
will remove Corns, Calouses, Ingrow-
ing Nails, Warts and Mole without
pain or subsequent soreness. Will
practice at the Cody, 11S West Heron
street. 47-9t
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
MEETING is POSTPONED.

Owing to a meeting of large num-
Der of local merchants being set for
Friday night. the meeting Of the
Chamber Of Commerce has been post
poned until a later date, 10 be fixed
at the meeting of the executive COM
mittee tomorrow night.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17

Send your inquiring eastern friends
the Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald, to
inform them about the Grays Harl,o,
country. Il
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses
were issued by Auditor Trask last
week:
A. c. Gaillac, Catherine z. Fow-
Ter, Aberdeen; MATHS Person, West
port, Mrs. Helen Walstrom, Aberdeen
M. II. Estes, Elizabeth Davis, Aber-
deem; VIM. Groo, Lottie Calvin, Aber-
deem; G. E. Endicott, Tampa, Ore,
Rosa Benjamin, Montesano; Guy Ellis
worth, Satsop, Nora Lusby, North
Yakima.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17

Send the twice-a-week Herald 20
your inQuiring Eastern friends.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17

Send the twice-a- week Herald to your
inquiring eastern friends.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17

Particular Printers, Aberdeen
Printing Co.. 300 East Wishkah st
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17

Miss Lizzie Dawson, Of New York
is in the city, visiting Mrs. Mar.
Crammatte.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. CiCsa and child
rem left Friday night for Eugene
Oregon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17

William Maize, of Elma, was q
business visitor in the city yester.
day.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
SEED POTATOES.

Early Rose seed potatoes for sale
by Jas. A. Moore, Satsop, Wash.
45-5t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17


Mr.. and Mrs Edward Lowe, Jr.. o
Raymond. visited Aberdeen friend
over Sunday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-02
Crazed Into Cutting Fingers off

"A named Will Clemens whipped so often that he
became almost and night he his fingers off thinking
maybe they'd put him the hospital and give him few days
They whipped him for doing put the
gang.
There young boy i'll the camp who got whipped
much and worked hard he committed suicide eating
He eating the stuff for week before the guards
It, and he dying when he finally convinced them he
and they put him in the hospital One day this boy fall
exhausted and unconscious the road and they picked him
and whipped him and put him He died days later
There convict named Sam, who crazy ! saw him
whipped 20 times because he little couldn't keep
with the big guard named Kent grdge
against Sam because he Newsoms poor half
wed creature couldn't do much work. gang dn
Therefore he had Sam whipped some times AS
often twice day and finally ravng idiot out of the
fellow.
The convcs also whipped if they wouldn't lend the
guards the money that their folks The men who
the guards their money had time than the
who woudn' do it.
We heard guards walk to convict working as
hard he could and who violating any of the rules and
say:
H. Damn you don't ike your looks And then after a
ring Of oaths, he would have the convict whipped
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-02
The "Jack- Man" and His Strap

Always, If when race of the men of
the losing whipped because they lost
whipped bunch for that of
Many of small and weak while other bunch
all big strong but the little fellows logged UNI
nercifuy because they couldn't do big men
During these when the top speed
for hours time the guards stand the and
ree the convcs with horrible oaths them
whipped And of the behind guard sends
for the captain whom they call the ackman captain
with the leather strap, rather great leather
IL inches wide and feet long of 3ply strength of
its length and ply the The last had with
81 copper rvets
After the jack-man gets he asks what is the matter
and the guard usually says:
Kill that --; he's lazy"
Then the captain drags the the pit and curses
him. and makes him get down his hands Then the
forced drop his hold his up over
his head exposing his bare back Then captain gives him
convict let's his shirt drop gets every time
il happens Those whips they terrible weapons
break heavy jug with four feet away
During the year | in Thomason's camp. men were
whipped for the trivial oense ofense at all
60 logged until they hardly stand and then
forced back into the ditch and put shoveng dirt there
lot Of whippng saw, although could hear the
poor devils crying and begging mercy whipped
the public highway with people passing which against the
law.
Willie Jones, safe blower doing iveyear bit
small weak little with cough and the strength
kitten He placed with of husky
weighing less than 1870 and 200 pounds coudn
much work they could he logged numerically
him strapped while the wounds still his back from
whipping he got a few days before
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-02
Lease System Better Than Now

Il sent camp whore Captain Jim Casey in charge
was made trusy and put in charge of machine shop
chain right leg We under the lease then
and bad that system infinitely better than the system
that prevails Fulton County Convicts under the lease
system fed better and logged less and they worked
until their tongues hung and their bodies acked with pain
don believe there convict in Georgia who wouldn't rather
work under the lease system than under the system Full
ton County.
After serving months to Captain Tom Donald
at uckhad where Captain Clyde Thomson fore
placed double shackes and nagged until my spirit
broken had been treated almost like the brick
yard and had be cured The bunch that with
head all long term and the guards afraid Of
they started what convict camps
lunches of work Convc supposed have weeks
of comparatively work which hardened for the
of the aod work the roads but they rarely The guards
all ignorant and and immensely proud of their positions
Nothing peases them than boast Of the working abilities
of their OF their high rollers and their bully boys There
eighty divided into squads each squad
der the armed guard guard his
bunch the of another guard poddng
with gun barrels them and threatening oggng
IF the other the They made dirt such
that the slightest break finger gone
hacked off by the sharp edge of a shovel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-02
FORMER PRISONER MAKES NEW
CHARGES OF PRISON ABUSES

Every time complained about anything-he got
whipped he asked for things that the printed rules plain
~ said he could have the guards would say:
" To hell with the Prison Commissions Tom Donaldson
ming this camp You just what he you have
And then the convict would be fogged for asking the
right he Is have
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-02
Too Tired Euen to Sleep

Because of the with which the guards their
vanity the convcs worked hard they sleep
night. OF convict expects hard and prob
ably should work hard but there limit human endurance
We used shovel dirt and work the roads hard that
could hardly drag ourselves into camp night tired and
racked with pain could not eat
Ianks Each shacked besides regular
and posts He forced his clothing by pulling
through osefttng leg if he ddn hurry
whipped
We fed peas that had weevls in them and
bacco filed with On Sundays had beef and
Mondays everybody sick always The only thing
the bacon and there mighty little of
that
We supper Of a tin bucket, and then to
bed The only sound you could hear during the night
groanng they tried find comfortable position
Most of had muscular night and relieve this
given strychnine tablets
we try commit suicide because had been
whipped numerically and worked hard
continually trying get hurt they would go to
the hospital and few days Once put my
wagon wheel but they tied go
o work.
Living conditions at the camp simply awful meth
cd of taking bath will illustrates barrel sawed in two
and half of it used for tub holding gallons
water. Ten stood in chained together tub
passed from to the other he could bath
without changing the towel the soap water The tenth
forced to battle in that had by
other who had hours at the res
kind of labor!