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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
Charitable,

A gentleman has been complaining to
the papers that he has dropped a f1orin
by mistake for penny into the slot of
an automatic machine and cannot get it
back; no, nor even the piece of chocolate
he bargained for. Boo, hoo, hoor"
Why, that's nothing to what happened
to me when l was a much smaller boy,
and yet l did not cry about it. was
taken to cali upon most excellent
clergyman who had missionary box
upon his drawing room table. The po-
lite function hung rather heavy on my
hands, and was amusing myself with
trying whether a five shilling piece-all
the money had in the world, invested
in that gigantic coin for safety-would
go into the slit in the box. 1t was a
close fit, but unfortunately it did go and
slipped out of my fingers. There was a
terrible metallic splash-a rock of silver
falling into sea of coppers-and then
81 knew no more" When l came to
myself l found my family and the cler-
gyman in raptures over my charitable
act.-James Payn.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
A LEGEND.

There has come to my mind legend tb,r,..
had half forgot, 'nins
And whether read it or dreamed If. ab ,.or -
matters not. ' "en' IL
1t is said that in heaven at twilight prea, han
softly swings, GOV oeh
And man may listen and hearken to the vzorto-
full music that rings 'D'er-
Ii he puts from his hearts inner chamber oil 81.
passion pain and strife, 'No
Heartache and weary longing that tbroh in .ho
pulses of life III Ine
II he thrust from his soul all hatred. all tbo,c,h.u
of wicked things, nCs
he can hear in the holy twilight how tho han -
the angels rings. oen ol
And think there is in this legend, if we omen
our eyes to see, oPen
somewhat OF an inner meaning, my friend 70 -,
and me- !" you
Let us look IN our hearts and question, Can nuro
thoughts enter in ~ pun o
To soul if it be already the dwelling of tbogbts
of sin? - 0osntS
so then let us ponder little; let us look in onr
hearts and see AL our
II the twilight bells of the angels could riro. Co.
us-you and me. 4'i
-Somerville Iournal
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
An Odd Occupation.

There is little guild of men face
tiously called 1.-THE Early Birds" They
rise in the summer before the sparrows,
and though they do not go to work
themselves it is their vocation to call
other people to work. On dark winter
mornings they are out before the snow
birds are awake. They have regular
routes, and every morning between I
and o'clock they stop at houses, ring
door bells and tell people it's time to get
up. Their clients are butchers, barten-
ders, car drivers, restaurant keepers and
car conductors, men who have to go to
work very early in the morning, and to
whom it is a serious matter to be fifteen
minutes or half an hour late.
Some of these early birds have from
fifteen to twenty customers. They get
from twenty-five to fifty cents a week
from each. The bartenders usually pay
half dollar week for being called
The fact that their business is a success
full one shows that they are nI0re rella-
BILE and effective than an alarm clock
Their days work is finished in two
hours.-New York Journal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
Climate and uoaIth


Inc Importance of climatoloo,v ;s,,
- S 4pecoinlng recognized. Noone can
oouoe tnat of the many factors which
IonCrlpute to helpor hinder physical we'll
ocIls' very large share must he Of
'iiouted to climate, understood in ito
W. "-ueSV sense. e., to those conditions
" atmosphere and soil which are CON
stantly operating upon us by dav and hv
snV' Inc ar we breathe, its temper
azure humidity, pressure and purity
Tue amount of sunshine we receive. The
character OF the winds to which wa arc
exposed, the nature of the soil on which
we reside, all these factors have a no.
senG influence upon the organism in
heaItn, and still more potent influence
upon 1t in its more unstable and Sonsi
i've condition when the subject of dis
ease
w nile lew will care to question such
obvious considerations, climatologv is
stln comparatively neglected, and does
no1 YET rank where it will probably
some day stand-viz., alongside hygiene
and d1etetics. The reason for this com
paratlve neglect is probably the vague
ness which has hitherto for the most part
surrounded this subject, and the paucity
OF accurate and definite data relating to
IL. 1t is also unfortunate that the avail
able information is so often obtainable
only from interested persons, whose
natural bias in favor of certain localities
VIII often, IN spite of the most upright
intentions, lend more or less unreal
coloring to their statements.-NewY York
Ledger
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.

First insertion November Is, $780,
STATE OF WASHINGTON,
County of Whitman.
In the Superior Court of the County of Whitman.
State of Washington.
Charles H. Dodd, doing business under the firm
name and style of Chas. H. Dodd & Co., plain
tiff, VS.. Hans Harms, defendant.
The state of Washington, to the above-named
defendant You are hereby notified that Chas.
II. Dodd Co., plaintiff, has filed complaint
against you in the superior court of the county
of Whitman, state of Washington, which will
come on to be heard sixty days after the first
publication of this summons, to-wit: Sixty days
after November 18th, 1890, and unless you appear
and answer the same on or before the 18th day
of January, A. D., 1891, the same will be taken
as confessed, and the prayer of said complaint
granted. The object and prayer of said COM
plant is to recover the sum of two hundred and
seventy-six and eightytwo-hundredths dollars.
on promissory. notes, one for $4,000 dated June
18th, 1889, due November l, $780, and 10 per
cent. per annum interests and one for 500, dated
July Both, 1889, due November LIST, 1890; one
for the sum of S24.50, dated April goth. 1890
the rate of 10 per cent. per annum: and also on a
book account for the sum of $4,000 with interest
thereon at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum
from October LIST, 1890. Together with S75. 90
attorneys fees and the costs and disbursements
of this action.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court
this 18th day of November \. D. 1890.
SEAL CHAS. E. METZ, Clerk
A. NJ. Craven and Thomas Neil, plaintiffs at
torneys.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
Spectacle Cure for Headaches.

A New York physician who has for
several years been studying the relation
of the eye strain to headaches, ETC., in
children has published the result of his
labors. He finds that cases of short
sight, far sight and irregular sight often
go unrecognized until the continued eye
strain results in a chronic headache and
lassitude, or even more serious nervous
disorders. The most approved modern
treatment in certain cases of headache
is to order the use of spectacles.--New
York Journal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
The Thinness of Gold.

Gold beaters, by hammering, can re-
duce gold leaves tosuch minute thlnness
that 2S2, 900 must be laid upon each
other TO produce the thickness of an
inch. Yet each leaf is so perfect and
free from holes that one of them laid on
anv surface, as in gliding, gives the APP
pearance of solid gold. They are SO thin
that if formed into book 1900 would
only occupy the space of a single. leaf OF
book paper. A single volume of gold
leaf book one inch in thickness would
have as many pages as an entire library
of 500 volumes of common books, even
though the volumes averaged 400 pages
each.-St. Louis Republic.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17

The Union Central is now acknowl-
edged to be the leading life insurance
company in the United States. A policy
in this company is as safe as government
bonds. 1t is represented here by NELL
4 Newton, resident agents, who will be
pleased to explain the plan which has
made this company so popular. Call
and see them before accepting any other
company 43tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
Continuous Line connecting with all lines,
affording direct and uninter-
rupted service.
Pullman Sleepet reservations can be secured in
advance through any agent
of the road.


SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.
First insertion January 10, 1917
STATE OF WASHINGTON,
County of Whitman.
NJ J. Shields doing business as M. ]. Shields
& %. plaintiff, VS.. o. H. Evans, defendant.
In Justice Court, precinct No. Al, before J. T.
Lobaugh, Justice.
To o. H. Evans: You are hereby notified that
NJ. J.. Shields has filed complaint against you
in said court which viii come on to be heard at
my Office in Pullman, in Whitman county,
Washington, on the 9th day of February, 1891,
at the hour of ten o'clock a. m, and unless you
appear and then and there answer, the same will
be taken as confessed and the demand of the
plaintiff granted. The object and demand Of
said complaint is to recover $500 due on a
promissory note, together with interest and S15
with interest for goods sold to you by Smith
and Dolson whereof payment guaranteed
and paid by Rebt. Shanks, which said Robert
Shanks claim against you therefor was assigned
to this above named plaintiff.
Complaint fled January 8, 1891.
Ut. LOBAUGH,
Justice of the Peace
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
NIosIems Abhor Bells.

The Moslems abhor bells, which they
say draw evil spirits together. In place
of them they have men called Muezzins
stationed in their minarets who call out
five times each day for the people to
come to prayer. Their cry is, ''There is
no God but God, and Mohammed is his
prophet. st. Louis Republic.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
Guided Alright.

Father am very much afraid our
daughter will elope with that young
rascal.
Mother-No danger. reminded her
last evening that girls who eloped got
no wedding presents, and l feel sure
that my words sunk deep into her heart.
New York Weekly.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17

A physician has succeeded in grating
the skin of a frog to that of tortoise,
and the skin of tortoise to that OF a
frog. and also in securing the growth OF
a frogs skin upon the skin of man "a
wears old. Bone grating is not SO far
advanced, but has met with the same
success as skin grating.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Walla Walla, Wash,
December 18th. 1890. Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof will be made be
fore the county clerk of Whitman county, Wash
ington, at his Office in Colfax, Wash, on Feb
ruary 4th, 1891, viz:
HENRY NIFONG,
presumption proof, entry No. 6S5S, for the
a of 4, Sec IS, twp. Is, n &c, m.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz: Dave Fleener, John Henderson,
Joseph Phillips Albert Neighbors, all of Whe-an,
Whitman county, Wash. ED. C. ROSS,
ow6 Register.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest.

A group of young women in white
came out into the little burying ground,
and through my open window l could
hear gossip and laughter, as they picked
their way among the cleaning white
headstones Then party of ladies
dressed in deep mourning appeared
Standing apart was a young couple
chatting in II sheepish way.
A small girl, with curiosity abnor-
mally developed, pretended to read the
inscription on a tombstone near by.
while she absorbed the conversation
The cabinet organ was played again, and
the children with the older people in the
church, sang He will carry you
through" The voice of good Dominic
Thompson rolled out in stirring tones as
he sought divine guidance and blessing
for the beloved children of his flock
Frank French in Srrihnnr'S
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17

In the United Kingdom 2O'ooo'ooo
hens Law on an average ninety eggs eacn
ner annum. of which ten are reserved
for Matching 1t follows that Inc nome nome
product is 1000, 100000, which ADDED dde
70 the number imported gives 2,7oo'oVo'-
900. or seventy-three per inhabltan&
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17

Have lots of fun, laugh all you can
and keep the sunshine in your heart II
Won want to be well, young and popular.
The world hates woman with grew
ance. 1t pays to be honestly happy
There is absolutely no profit in being
blue and very little sympathy atteno-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-01-17
A Sunday with a Country Doctor.

Sunday is Il busy day for the doctor.
A good many people put off being sick
till Sunday, especially in haying time,
and the calls began to come in early. So
the narrow buggy went down the road
and did not return till late. Sunday
school was in session and the children
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31
Josh BlIlIns. ami AZ eon,na.,elaI

fN Man.
The late Josh Billings Was once Oh Il
passenger train bound foi hisaEa home
at Lanesboro, Mass. On the train
were several commercial travellers. who,
Fto while away the time, proposed 4
game iii whist. ii Fourth man was
wanted, and gentleman sitting near
wsts requcSted~tp take a hand. No:
/ donlt play but there Il aa old fef-
slow who IL capital player tl.g him.
pointing fn the !. old fellow who
sat d.anurely on seat IN front. Good
player il he said the commercial
mai " then vel have some fun with
old hayseed and aecosting the qiiie|.
faianer-like passenger. the young man.
whose cheek was his fortune. blandlv
said 4 My venerable friend. we
would like 70 have yon take i hand in
ii game of cards with H.. lust til while
away the time. Win you obsige Us 4 Z
Looking the young man III the face d
moment. old Hayseed answered !:
Z Ya-as. we'll be there III about three
hours. Ypsi don't understand. my
friend we wantYou to take hand \
z lasas, the stand 81 corn Is very good
-uncommon handsome. The COM
merciafman was annoyed. Speaksa
little Louder, suggested the gentleman
iii She seat behind he il somewhat
hard of hearing. NV friend. A
shouted the young fellow, will--vou
take hand --ni- game I
Ya-as. game is uncommon plenty
sall you want isH OH, 20 ~ the
devil You're rs deaf as Il spost Rand
the man nf cheek subsidized, amid the
laughter Of his companions. When
| Pittsfeld was reached told Haysced'
arose 10 depart, when he quietly hand
ed his card to the commercial man.
who SAT glum in his seat, and in PEE
cuharly comical way remarked :
Z Young man, when you travel ON
/ your cheek. don't get hay in your
eyes See =" The young man glanced
at the card. The superscription was
" Josh Billings" Josh got off the
strain, and the man of cheek had tofind
seat In another car to escape the
run on him by his companions. =
4 IIarler's Irulrpr
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31
COMPLETE yiNDlcaTioN.

A lire occurred in an Arkansaw
town the other night, but the chief 81
the fire department paid no attention
10 the alarm The next night he was
summoned - appear before the coun-
sill.
M hief.n said the mayor did
yoa .s:ear thc tire ALARM
:. Yes,
Wme yea il good heaitl Al tie
time u the alarm r.
Yes. believe was.
nllta ssSn acknowledge a Miiflll
neglect oi duty re
/. Ne, sir.
! Why thea did YOU not respond, if
You were determined not % neglect
Your duty Z"
!. Couldn't gef away
4 Times iuysyotlf. .tlamilyt
< Mn
A>sffsz<fr sif, | demand the reason. Z
We'll. you see passed ofAus fell
flows wGre in Anderson's back room
when tie bell rang. J ] had four aces
mt the time and
"What n
I. Yes. held -four aces john Buck
laer began % bluff and
H0W did ii result y the mayor
asked. with heightened interest
"0h. | lifted him about We hun-
bred
you don't say $ ,GantIemen
/ that was doubtless a very INTERESTING
game. As tli9rei Is M business Of any
Importance, we'll adieurnand % dowp
to Anderson store.
Next morning sAe daily papel con
tanned the following notice
K 4. 'Ihe enemies Vt oar eAief of tbs
I fire Department having circulated qe.
4 ports Is the elfeet thar he had wilfullz
NEGLECTED his lntyl thai gentlemen lasi
\ night was summoned before the eitl
council 10 answer till charges brought
against him. The investigation ia.
4 suited in 4 complete vinaiication of oul
i worthy chiefly aud friends oii every side
4 pressed forward to congratulate him
!. The idler' s tongue is ever fippant anS
to otr shame be il said--we are eve
\ willing II. hearken to the words of til,
4 tladueer 0nr worthy chief will he i,
candidate. for reelection, aid IS tbs
fnattea now stands il viii be Inpossi
be 70 defeat him. t--ArE Traveller.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31

n NfAI.'s j. l1n1t Iat14oH.
The 4U04t ~ SUNNY and DIIHh
With 4. t1ubfons Oh stone fI|int9f
And TIE gray r1pf sIqpIue down
The trees fold their ereet ss1ns a5inad Il.
The trees century old
And ne Winfs - fhq1flV4 through them
Ana ne turDtamF tfop Their gold
The censlIrs spffnf Ii he marshes
And the roses bloom on the hit,
And beside fht brock IN fhe pasture
The birds ~ feeding ~ MI
The children have zone and leis them
They III III the san ALONE
And the old wifetf ears arr failing
A. she hafks = The wesl-knswu tone
That won hff heart ~ eifsbeof
That has sffihfd her 81 marty fsse
And PRAISES her now for the brightness
Her oid face nstd % wear
she thinks avaiss IL fi6r brsdaf-
How dressed - bef rcoe 81 white
she siVfd " liFf E6y roen1 irFff
- The morning fpss Neit.
oh me morning issae fasy a. eyeF<
Bat The rpse frVut hfg cheek Ms rc
and TIE sunskIne still y golden.
Aiii L lails q s slixesea he@sl
Ainf nj 1ifihfDi Ifpafiss 0sieE SsGiiisifeil:
oue back ID her Winter f.sae
al lhes fet1le Vlls tresnille
81 5tt1 LUZ 4 41A9t LIZ * H. t&4sl f9l 81
l0o lsff I'll
IA links llfaxs tlse tIFe af
lscA. etaf if TIM hid 4 I II iesS
Ek II flie M bill
llnIaea llts ifI9i!s Il
astt & si1ts5ssl lttf ls.stf &, lili4 I'll
4ile ftEft hi lifs9 III tii5s1l igiitH
Has newer gftlWnsslsn fsef slI
9heysa B. theif .iiicc ii sunshine
1ill tseslay WIS aiiaosi e0ne
And then. AZ ~ close. 81 Angel .
Fso.t oFertlie Threshold zfeHe
3 nc folded their hands together
ae iVuchea tlleir ttfli,x WITH Da{H
: And tbesg lae; breath heated upward
isike Inv close 81 q q'einn rsalM.
Likea bridal pair. tney iF2yefsed
Fire stttseeJi Soyriir Fe@6
fiisf lead III he Itaatltpi eltty
e is,se biiltAef and naHkef i hps{
Nf6hshet a9sfNoss
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31

A lire occurred in M Arkansas
town the other night, but the chief j
the fire department. paid no attention
10 the alarm The next night he wa
summoned to appear before the coun,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31
BUSINESS LOCALS. \

CHOCOLATE CREAM CANDY was PIC now. t5t
~ a GEO :. SCREENINGS. The Cash Grocer.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31
(, WOMAN TRADE

The wife ST i Detroit Spectator
went East.a few days ago 70 visit
friends IN the hawk Valley 81. New
York. In due time heaeceived letter
from her announcing her safe arrival,
and adding: Il am going q SHOW that
il woman lsnows how 10 speculate az
well as q man.. Anples are npch
cheaper here than ii Dethnit. and am
going t. buy aa5 ship a carload ot
speculation. The thelmomesop was
AZ zero, and the maii pganded around
like etazv steer. Size epald uot be
reached by telegraph. aud the letter
he sesgt III reply ii3aq notheen gone two
houts when hereceiveda second, WHICH
said: Enclosed yonwiil hndthe shipping
bill far tile car-lea,l Of apples. Don't
Sell ene Of them atlesstlan s. a barrel
and. don't never sasiag;tia that woman
dohit know bow q Turn dollar 10 ac-
CONT Yesterday tic man went down
sto.look al the cor. Every apple was,
of COURSE. frozen AZ hardas Va Stone.
and when the Freight agent asked:
What blanled(fool shipped you apples
/ in this SORT ofsweathers' II seemed to
| 81 d. great satisfaction til reply: MY
wife, Shiny. wife.' ~ Detroit Free Press.
.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31

Is persons acquainted Of special hap
penings or items of interest, will kind
y notify lis, a reporter will promptly
BE gu hand
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-08-31

THE WoRLD desiFes Ill Tie local
news possible to be had, and it is
hoped every one interested III its well-
fare, will acr as q correspondent, and
hand Il I'LL important items they may
k1loN 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-24
THE ORIGIN OF "CHEsTNUT."

Joseph Jefferson is responsible for
the latest explanation of the word
"chestnut" He attributes the intro
duction of the word Units slang sense
to the late William Warren, the vete-
ran comedian of Boston.
"Thereis melodrama." Mr.. Jeffer-
son said to a Press reporter, but
little known to the present genera
ton, written by William Dillon, and
call "The Broken Sword" There
were two characters in tone a
Captain Zavier and the other the
comedy part of Pablo. The captain
is a sort of Baron Munchausen, and
in telling of his exploits says: 4 en-
tered the woods of Collaway, when
suddenly from the thick boughs of a
cork tree'-Pablo interrupts him
with the words, "A chestnut, cap
tain; chestnut BAIL replies the
captain, BOBBY, say a cork tree.'
"A chestnut reiterates Pablo. i
should knew as we'll as you, having
heard you tell the tale these twenty
seven times William Warren, who
had often played the part of Pablo,
was at a stag dinner two years
ago, when one Of the gentlemen pres
ent told story of doubtful age and
originality. "A CHESTNUT murmured
Mr.. Warren, quoting from the play,
I have heard you tell the tale these
twenty-seven times The applica-
ton of the lines pleased the rest Of
the table and when the party broke
up each helped to spread the story
and Mr.. Warren's commentary
And that" concluded Mr.. Jefferson
sis what 1 really believe to be the
origin of the word chestnut y
TPhiladelphi Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-24
WOMEN AS COURT REPORTERS.

The Woman's Journal of September
- had a column letter from c. R.
Moor of Cambridge, Mass, in which
he writes interestingly of Miss Ella
NJ. Ballou, the official reporter of
the Rutland county and Addison
county courts Miss Ballou is a
professional stenographer. She is a
native of Wallingford and graduated
from the high school in that town.
She taught school for three years,
then became amanuensis in the law
office of Joel c. Baker, studied
photography, got valuable expert
ence in reporting important cases,
and her ability became so we'll recog-
nized that in 1885, on petition of
the Rutland county bar, she was APP
pointed Official court reporter. She
was appointed official reporter of the
Addison county court the same
year. The salary which is $40 per
day during the terms of court, was
and is the same as that received by
men doing similar work. Mr. Moor
adds: $50 well has she performed
the duties in this often severely try
ing and always critically eXacting
office that, since she has accepted it
two other women in Vermont have
been appointed to similar positions,
each receiving the same compensa-
ton and now, of the six official court
reporters of the state, one-half are
women