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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
PeddIing Official Patronage

In publishing the official ballot in
both the Montesano newspapers, the
county auditor but added to what has
become matter of general suspicion,
if not common belief, that his office is
regarded rather as private snap than
a public trust. The obvious intent Of
the law requiring the publication of
the ballot is to give it publicity, but
this plain intent is ignored by the
auditor rather than permit dollar of
county money to escape from the
county seat.
The primary election law requires
the publication of the ballot in two
newspapers in the county of general
circulation, Representing the two po-
litical parties that cast the largest vote
at the last general election" The au-
ditor published it this year in the
Vidette, as representing the Repub-
lican party, and in the Call as that
of the Progressive party, and in the
case of the latter publication clearly
evaded the express provision of the
law, if it was not deliberately violated.
According to the official returns the
Democratic vote exceeded that of the
Progressive party in 1914 by more than
5000 votes in the aggregate, and under
the law the auditor was directed to
publish the ballot in the Aberdeen
Herald, representing one of the ma
jority parties. The aggregate vote
cast at that election for Democratic
candidates for United States senator
congressman and county officers was
21,971 as against 1866 for the Bull
Moose candidates for the same offices
The vote of but two Bull Moose candi'
dates exceeded their Democratic Oppo'
nents, those of the United States sen
ator, 367, and sheriff, 296, yet, accord
ing to the auditor, the Progressive par
ty is rated the highest, for perquisite
purposes.
The Herald is not registering this
protest on account of the measly sun
paid for the publication, but to direc
public attention to an official, who
having no opposition in the primaries
for reelection violates the law for pur
poses best known to himself. Public
office is a public trust, not private
snap.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FORESTERS WILL PICNIC
Foresters Estimate That 1000 Will Go
by Special Train from Harbor-
Big Sport Program

With everybody betting that the
weather will be fine Sunday, the
Harbor is looking forward to a great
exodus to the Foresters picnic at
Offut lake. Arrangements have been
made with the railroad company to
furnish accommodations for fully 1000
people, and half this number are ex-
pected to 60 by auto.
A large program of sports of athletic
contests, both on land and water, have
been arranged, and there will not be
a dull moment on the grounds. Miss
Marvel Benoy will perform at fancy
swimming and diving, and there will
be many other water stunts.
The Forester band will accompany
the special train, and will work most
of the time, going and coming, and
at the Lake.
Tickets are on sale at Beckenhauer
Drug store, Milwaukee railroad offices,
Bowes Bros. Realty office, Black Cat
Cigar store, and at the o. X. Barber
shop.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
Ono View Of the Study Of Latin.

If one does not study things because
they "train the mind why, then.
should one study them? The answer
is extraordinarily. simple. One studies
things because they serve purpose.
do not say. mark you. useful pur
pose. but d purpose-a valid purpose, a
genuine purpose. not make believe
purpose.
Mental discipline is not a valid or
genuine purpose-it's make believe.
Meanwhile the number of purposes, or
genuine, valid purposes, Is simply In
finite. Learning to read Vergil is. of
course, just as valid purpose as learn
ing to play a symphony or learning to
bake pumpkin pie. The test is. how
ever, not, Did the student get mental
discipline? but Can he read and en-
Joy Vergil? Can he play the symphony
Will some one eat the pie?
And because people rarely care to
read Vergil, because. almost none OF
the thousands who study Latin ever
can or do read Vergil, therefore, in SO
far as they are concerned, studying
Latin has no purpose and cannot be
defended as mental discipline.-Abra
ham Flexner in Atlantic Monthly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
THE PRESIDENTS MAIL BAG.
Such Letters az This Arc Coming Daily
to White House.
m an1o

July AOAV
MY Dear Mr.. President:
It Is not necessary that should
bother you with communication, and
it does not need a reply. am not
seeking political favors or preferment,
but desire to say for your information
that some Progressives absolutely re.
fuse to have their acts guided or con.
trolled.
l am a native of Illinois. estab-
lished the A. NJ. Webster company OF
Peoria. ILL.,. and it is now owned and
controlled by my son, who is engaged
in handling farm properties. For
twenty five years have advocated just
such a rural credit bill as you have
signed. am highly pleased and not
only pleased with this act, but many
more acts since you have been our
president.
was born in a Republican home
and rocked in a Republican cradle.
did not vote for you; but, being dis.
gusted with many Republican rulers
of our state and nation, Joined the
Progressive party and still hold to Pro-
gressive principles. Owing to the fact.
however, that the men who stood 10y.
ally by Theodore Roosevelt and the
Progressive party were finally dumped
into the scrap basket and as We have
since been grossly insulted by having
Progressive leaders tell us that we
must 60 back to the G. O. p. in order
to save the nation from Democratic
misrule and disaster, balk.
Mr.. President your administration
has satisfied me. could give innu-
merable reasons why this is so. but to
the point. have appointed myself
as a committee of one to vote for you
and the Democratic ticket in Novem.
Der and do what little I can toward
bringing Democratic success.
May God bless you in your every ef-
fort and guide your every act. Yours
sincerely. A. NJ. WEBSTER.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
Was Cruise Weakened PurposeIy

A county official is quoted in the
evening paper with the statement that
the disputes with timber owners over
valuations for taxation are based upon
the fact that the chief cruiser was not
permitted to recheck the work of his
cruisers.
when the field men finished their
reports" says this official, 1.-THE county
commissioners called the job COM
pleted and informed Cruiser Jerry Nc
Gillicuddy that his job was at an end.
Mr.. McGillicuddy, as chief cruiser, had
been rechecking and approving all
work. He informed the commissioners
that he had not finished checking all
field work, but they insisted that the
work was done, so the matter ended,
with certain isolated tracts never be-
ing checked and approved"
This action has been the direct
cause of all litigation that has come
over timber valuations in the county
so that it was not for economical
reasons the cruise was left incom-
plete. The files Of the Herald tell
the story of that episode, and place
the blame upon two members of the
county board where it belongs, and
who if it were possible should be held
financially responsible for all losses
sustained by the county in conse-
quence of that action.
The timber cruise was only secured
after years Of agitation, it being siren
uously opposed by nonresident owners
of timber lands, who during those
years practically controlled the poll
tics of the county, and who in turf
were granted what practically amount
ed to a rebate of a large part of theil
Just taxes.
The cruise was only secured by thu
election of one member Of the board
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
IT CAN'T BE DONE!
pledged to secure it if possible. l
would still have heen nostponed bu

pledged to secure it if possible. It
would still have 6een postponed but
for an unfriendliness that existed be-
tween the other two members, one Of
whom consented to the cruise with
the new member in order to align
himself with the latter. This old men,
Der had for years opposed the cruising
of the timber, and before the work
was completed he had resumed diplo-
matte relations with his elder col
league, and the two then decided II
the cruise could not be stopped, they
would cripple it, hence the dismissal
of the chief cruiser before the work
was completed. Had it been finished,
at trifling cost, much litigation and
more money would have been saved to
the county.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
WILSON A PROGRESSIVE
BEFORE PARTY WAS BORN

Eighteen months before the
birth Of the Progressive party
Woodrow Wilson, then governor
Of New Jersey, gave this defini.
ton Of q progressive and so
classified himself In an address
before the Kansas Society Of
New York Jan. 20, 1911:
ny radical understand
one who goes too far; by
conservative one who does
not 90 far enough; by 'reao.
tionary' one who won't 90
at all. suppose ] must bs
. progressive, which take to
be one who lnsists on rec.
oanizing new facts, adjust
ing policies to facts and cir.
cumstanoes az they arise"
Under Democratic influences
during the six year period since
standpatlsm was overthrown in
the house of representatives, In
1910, 90 per cent Of the program
Of reform advocated by the Pro.
gressive party has been enacted
into law. Invisible government"
which is now making desperate
efforts to "come back" has been
driven from power under Presi-
dent Wilson's administration and
will have no place in Washing.
ton SO long as he Is in the White
House.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
1T CAN'T BE DONE!

HERE Progesv-overs peace
and opponents Of the horrors and Of
than the greatest confidence the reelection
Of his Republican opponent have been making vocrous en-
impress the voters of the with fcona strength
President Wilson has the Democrats of the country enthusiastically
behind him.
He has the friends of preparedness peace
He has Progressive who really holds policies prejudice
and deeds above promises.
plhed fact who hold their country esteem and who are
able the President Wilson already given
age than the opporunist of their
has shown by bis the condescenng SYM
him than doubtful chance securing electoral votes
Joined by the speeches Of the Republican candda+.
which is of sufficient worth consideration
Behind Mr. Wilson there of deeds legislation
For President Wilson there must develop such 1ese
ton from present sentiment would be startling indeed.
He has the record Of achievement.
He has the shibboeth of peace.
lie has the accomplishment of preparedness
nae which has stood no behind his policies and has
written LAVE that the great of voters will surely dorse
u sss been direct dgs1 asssEtve and dominant
Beat him? -sA
IT CAN'T De poNEI
Beat him. and the Government order tn.
Republican reacone the guardians and agents privilege
rogativeI
him. and blot from the statute book. law. that century
Of Progressi -
No, ln0Es33ss
Beat him. with rpnng such wealth the country
Beat him. With the Governments credit world?
Beat him. with labor employed good and happiness the out
him. with the vaults of the banks Of the country bullying and
legislation already enacted which the Of interest rates.
Beat him. with his neutrality achievements which have made the
nation from the criminal gvs9n of the red blood of the
Beat him. when as highly respected when the
when the has been made the signal at Of
achievements the future than chronced in the ast
~ IT CANT BE DONE!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
BRIDGE MAN INJURED

Edward Carter, a bridge man in the
employ of the O.:W. Ry. Co. is in a
local hospital as the result of being
thrown off a section car on which he
was riding Tuesday morning near
South Montesano. The car struck
pile of sand that had been spilled
from the construction train and was
ditched. Carter, who is 50 years OF
age, was thrown from the car down
steep embankment, suffering a
severe scalp wound, a broken leg and
numberless other bruises. Two COM
panions of Carriers were uninjured.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01

The old torpedo boat Fox will no
longer serve as a training ship for
the Fourth Division of the Naval Mill
tia of this city. She was started
for Bremerton Wednesday, where she
will be dismantled at the navy yards,
and her hulk discarded for junk. 1t
is the opinion of those in authority
that the removal of the Fox from this
port means a new and more commo-
dious vessel for the use of the local
naval militia.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
Grant Hotel
LEAVE EXHIBITS FOR
FAIR WITH BOWES BROS.

Aberdeen people who wish to en-
ter exhibits at the county fair at Elma,
can rid themselves of all worry at
tendant on getting their goods to the
fair grounds, by leaving their stuff
with Bowes Bros. at their real es-
tate office. Shipments will be made
from there at intervals, and safe and
satisfactory delivery is guaranteed. j.
NJ. Bowes has taken great interest
in the fair, and is doing everything
in his power to make it a success.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
A Missionary Field.

The ladies of Grays Harbor will
doubtless be delighted to learn that
ztwQ Venturesome ."Sies, all the way
from New Jersey, have arrived to
teach them how to vote-for Hughes.
Just why these charming ladies should
wander so far from home on mission
of enlightenment among their sisters
of Washington is not clear. Rather
we could understand bevy of Wash
ington ladies doing missionary stunt
In benighted New Jersey, where as
yet the ballot is denied the fair sex,
but. for New Jersey ladies to come to
this state, to teach our ladies to
vote-for Hughes or anybody else
is something rather to be resented.
And, to begin with, the Jersey
ladies are not qualified to teach. any
body If they are correctly quoted in
the ABERDEEN World, which quotes one
OF them as saying: "The Democratic
party is now the only party opposed
to the national enfranchisement Of
women" Why, bless their Jersey
hearts, it is doubtful if they find a
Noman on Grays Harbor so ignorant
of current political events as to be-
lieve that statement.
The New Jersey ladies may not know
1t, but it is an absolute fact that the
women of Grays Harbor are of more
than fair intelligence, perhaps on an
average fully equal to their sisters on
the bleak shores of the Atlantic. Few
of them but could enlighten our visit.
ors on the position of the political
parties on the suffrage question, by
telling them that the Democratic and
Republican platforms are identical on
that SUBJECT. They might state furth
er that, while Candidate Hughes ex.
presses himself on the stump in suf-
frage state, that he favors the ma
tional plan, Justice Hughes refused tt
vote in New York state year age
when the question of enfranchisine
the women of the Empire state was a,
issue. They might also remind the
Jersey ladies that when the same issue
was up in their own state, President
Wilson made two trips to that state
from the White House, one to register
and the other to vote FOR SUI
FRAGE.
The Herald regrets that these esti
mable ladies' should have opened thei
mission with such palpable misstate
ment, and hopes they will realize thu
error, give up the idea that our ladies
require New Jersey tutelage and hav'
q real pleasant visit in our delightful
country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
PREPARING FOR STRIKE

The three transcontinental railroads
operating to Grays Harbor are prepar-
ing for the impending strike, and local
agents have received instructions to in
tending passengers that the companies
will not be responsible for any delays
that may occur after next Monday,
and to refuse all shipments of perish
able freight which cannot reach it's
destination before Sept. 4.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
HOTEL ARRIVALS
Hotel Washington

Hotel washington
Seattle-John Alberts, Geo. NJ. Price,
]. l.. Flanagan, w. T. Burwell, Chas.
M. Wilson, o. M: LOOMS, F. K. Jack
son. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Otis.
Portland-W. A. Williams, M. U.
Bayer, R. H. Johnson, S. F. Conner,
r. Waymire, Jos. A. Hill, Leroy b.
Peittan, w. F. Taylor.
Tacoma-Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Thorn
as, R. Kalborn, c. V. Abercrombie,
H. R. Kreitzer, T. S. Boyce, G. w.
Cain, E. ]. Moore.
Guy E. Dunning, Pasco; E. l.. Mac
Cauley, Oakland, CAL; Jack Ford, Cor
Wallis. Ore; Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Eber-
ling, Chicago; Ida L. Scott, Dallas
City, Ill.
Grant Hotel
Seattle-Mr. and Mrs. Newberg, w.
C. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nc
Williams; Mrs. E. Barring, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex McWhilliams; P. E. Palmer,
H. ]. Rose, P. E. Rose, G. N. Venables.
Tacoma-Ray Long, w. Smith, G.
Hamilton, J. Peterson, VIM. Smith.
Portland-J. H. Bursley.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Willard, Los
Angeles; F. Simmonds, Reno, New.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
REGISTRATION is STILL
BELOW THAT OF 1914

Despite all efforts to arouse en-
thusiasm among those entitled to vote
in the approaching primaries, regis
tration is still far below what 1t
should be. Last evening the number
registered slightly exceeded $500. The
books will close at 8 this evening,
at which time total Of 5000, or per-
haps a few more, is looked for.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS

l hereby announce myself as Re.
publican candidate for office Of County
Superintendent of Schools, Grays Har-
Dor County. Washington, subject to
the decision of the voters at the pri.
maries to be held Tuesday, Septem.
Der -, 1916.
T. w. BIBB.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR

hereby announce myself as a
Republican candidate for the office of
Assessor of Grays Harbor County,
Washington, subject to the decision
of the voters at the primary election
to be held Tuesday, September -,
1916.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR REPRESENTATIVE 2sth DIST,

hereby announce myself as Re-
publican candidate for Representative
of the 10Th District Of Washington
subject to the decision of the voters
at the primaries to be held Tuesday,
September ~, 1916.
GEO. w. GAUNTLET.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01

l hereby announce myself as Re-
publican candidate for the office of
Treasurer of Grays Harbor County,
Washington, subject to the decision
of the voters at the primaries to be
held Tuesday, Sept. ~, 1916.
R. A. WILEY.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
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BY !. m. Howell,
Ga rat ~ M ~G CA.A.

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: September Standardization ::
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= prior to primary election day. :.
: OCTOBER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ::
= books open again Immediately !
:: after primary election day and ::
= remain open until twenty days ::
:: prior to general election day. ::
= Books to be closed October =:
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR SUPERIOR JUDGE

1 am a non-partisan candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court for Grays
Harbor county subject to choice at
the primary election on September
II, 1916. r. ; 70. r&.":'i'.., -'.s@'s''.
.,..... H.. J. A. HUTCHINSON.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
arsh.

Gerald - Coffee keeps me awake
Geraldine-Me too l always drink
an extra cup when l know you are
coming to call.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
WEST BOUND-LEAVE

Headquarters: Garage, Hotel WASH
ington and Bowling Cigar Store.
Five and 16 Passenger Cars for Hire
CALDWELL TRANSPORTATION co.
PHONE All
Phone 1859 Bowling Cigar Store
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
Makinq II Easy.

Doctor - Take this medicine after
each meal Patient-But my meals
come unreg'lar, doc Doctor-Well. take
It before each meal
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection as County Auditor
of Grays Harbor County, Wash, sub.
ject to the decision of the voters at
the primaries to be held September
u, 1916.
W.. D. CAMPBELL.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01

There are 100000 tons Of stone in
the pyramid Of Cheops.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
For Reelection
to Congress
ALBERT JOHNSON
Republican Primaries
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AUTO STAGE

Two Round Trips Daily.
Take the Green Cars. Leaving Garage
at 419 East Wishkah Street, via Hotel
Washington down Heron street.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01

+ + !. i. I. !. + !. 1. 4 + 1! /. j. i :;
+ am willing, no matter what
+ my personal fortunes may be d:
+ to play for the verdict Of man !
: kind. Personally, It will be ::
+ matter Of Indifference to me :;
+ what the verdict on the 7th OF :.
+ November is, provided l feel =
: any degree Of confidence that &
+ when later jury sits. shall ::
; get their judgment iii NY favor. i
; Not in my favor personally =
+ what difference does that !.
make?-but in my favor as an !.
honest and conscientious !.
. spokesman Of a great nation. :.
WOODROW WILSON. =
. + + + + + i i !. j. + + + + + +
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

hereby announce myself as repub-
lican candidate for the office of
County Treasurer of Grays Harbor
County, subject to the will of the vot-
ers to be expressed at the Republi-
can primary, Sept. ~, 1916.
A. E. LIE ROY.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

hereby announce myself as a Re-
publican candidate for office Of Prose.
cutting Attorney, Grays Harbor County,
Washington, subject to the decision of
the voters at the primaries to be held
Tuesday, September ~, 1916.
w. H. TUCKER.
A. e. GRAHAM
(Aberdeen)
Republican Candidate for
REPRESENTATIVE goth DISTRICT
Please Register-Books
Will Close Sept. 1st.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

hereby announce myself as Re-
publican for the office of Prosecuting
Attorney of Grays Harbor County,
Washington, subject to the decision Of
the voters at the primaries to be held
Tuesday, September 1886.
o. NJ. NELSON.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT.

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of Superior Judge Of
this county, subject to non-partisan
primaries, September ~. 1916.
r. z. TAGGART.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR COUNTY CLERK

I hereby announce myself as Re-
publican candidate for the office of
County Clerk of Grays Harbor Coun-
ty, Washington, subject to the deci-
sion of the voters at the primaries
to be held Tuesday, September 49,,
1915.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-01
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

SHERMAN HOOVER.