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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
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PICTURESQUE HONOLULU.
The Delightful Capital City of the Ha
waiian Isles

The Delightful Capital City of the Ha-
waiian Isles.
Honolulu. which is just now attracting
the special attention of the outside world.
1s picturesquely situated on the island of
Oahu, facing small harbor formed by a
coral reef, which extends along the shore at
the distance of some 100 yards and against
which the swell Of the sea breaks. Although
there is plenty Of water inside the QUIET
inner harbor, which is reached by a narrow
channel, large vessels have to remain in
the roadstead, which is capacious and per-
fectly safe. Approached from the sea, the
white latticed houses of Honolulu appear
to nestle among groves of cocoanut palms.
breadfruit, candle nuts, tamarinds, man.
goes, bananas and oranges, with the bril-
liant green of narrow strip of sugar cane
for q background, above which rise the
mountains of Eka to height of 5000
feet, while in the distance looms a lofty line
of peaks lifted from the bottom of the sea
by tremendous volcanic upheavals, riven
here and there by green chasms and wide
valleys, the latter being carefully cultivated
to distance of six or seven miles from the
shore.
The town in its business quarters along
the waterside wharves looks commonplace.
but Honolulu proper, with it's low fronted
houses fringing long uncovered lanes,
shady and cool with overhanging foliage
and gay with countless blossoms, presents a
lovely aspect. There is no winter in these
happy isles, and all the year round the gar
den fences are everywhere brilliant with red
hibiscus, pomegranates and oranges, inclos-
ing all sorts of tropical and subtropical
trees, including palms of many varieties,
sweet perfumes filling the soft air around.
Sir Edwin Arnold describes the beautiful
scenery one meets along the line Of the sea-
beach in the most glowing terms:
Every house along the beautiful highway
running round to Diamond Head has this
glorious sea frontage of the golden sand,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
The Philosophy of a Boil.

Philosophy and boil do not at first
glance appear to have much to do with each
other, but the medical summary bids us
look at the philosophy Of the boil, car
buncle and like Affections" as follows:
Some fault exists in the regular elimina-
ton, and the morbid material is collected
at some convenient point to force it out Of
the system in an extraordinary manner, and
It will be noticed that wall of coagulable
lymph forms around it to complete the
enucleation, and the obvious indication is
to assist in this work, which can be done in
the most admirable way by applying colo
dion over the hardened, thickened part,
leaving the center uncovered.
On drying the collodion contracts and
thus firmly separates and protects the sur
rounding parts from the .pestiferous mass
BY touching the suppurating points with
pure nitric acid and keeping the center of
the tumor moist there is prompt dis
charge of the .pus and rapid recovery.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20

WIN ngnJer UP; Ieet ana claws brow1rsu
black. This little owl appears very much
like miniature barred owl, as it has q
smooth head. with no ear tufts, and is
marked much like the barred owl, being Of
slaty brown, thickly barred and spotted
with white, darkest on the wings and back,
lighter on the under parts. This little owl,
think, is more of a day bird than most of
the family, as it may quite often be seen on
cloudy days out hunting for mice and small
birds or even moths and insects, which, I
think, sometimes form part of it's food. 1t
no doubt breeds in hollow trees, but have
never.found its nest.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20

here illustrated, is the extension of the
broad revers to form cape over the Shout
ders.
Usually these capes form separate trim
ming. They are of velvet in fawn and green
dahlia and other leading tints. and appear
to start from beneath the revers or they
may simply form a triple heading to the
sleeves.
Partisan caterers in dress are quoted as
predicting that sleeves will be so large that
only capes will be possible for wear with
them. But young ladies at least are not
likely to abandon the stylish and becoming
jacket.
Cheviot and sacking figure among ma
terials used, while black satin and black
silk coats, lace trimmed, represent decid-
ed novelty.
An average length in spring jackets is
about 40 inches. But Pingat has sent them
ont as short as 25 inches to accompany short
walking dresses.
One thing appears absolutely necessary
in a spring coat. No matter what form 1T
may take, whether it be short or long, close
fitting or loose fitting, it must have collar
round the shoulders,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
TRACING AN OVAL.

he point which is to be the center of the
oval and trace on this paper with your PEN
d or drawing pen a figure which would be
scircle If the paper were lying fiat on the
table, but which is an oval by reason Of the
paper being rolled out on a cylinder.
This method of tracing an oval is employed
n certain work among painters and others.
The curve obtained depends upon the radius
dthe pasteboard cylinder and the opening
Of the compass, and in certain cases it sufi-
IDENTIFY resembles an ellipse for an unwary
@eto be deceived by it. OF course details
cAnnot here be given on the exact geometric
form of the curve, which is at the intersec-
ton Of sphere and a cylinder, but it may
bmentioned that the radius of the cylinder
u order to trace an oval on it ought to be
larger than half the diameter of the sphere
that Is, the opening of the compass.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
EalaPzfEE.
LETTERS OF COINCIDENCE.
They Should Be Simple, Sincere and Speed.
lily Sent.

They Should Be Simple, Sincere and Speed
lily Sent.
ITO write letter of congratulation on q
happy event in the history Of friend is q
comparatively easy task. Words of cheer
and felicitation fall trippingly from the
pen as from the tongue The letter of con-
dolence requires more care, more delicacy, a
greater comprehension, a fuller recognition
of the friends character and environment.
Many people hesitate to write their thought
of sympathy to one who is suffering under
the first surprise and bewildering shock of
a deep bereavement. The impulse is strong
to put forth hand in the dark and give the
warm clasp which means I am sorry,' i
grieve in your grief would help you If I
could, but quick upon it's heels tread the
suggestions of caution. I do not know her
well enough to intrude,' whispers an in
stinctive refinement of pity. My rude
thrusting in Of myself would only tear open
the wound afresh.' Should I attempt to
speak words of consolation they would
sound like platitudes, appear conventional
or perfunctory.' The arguments are often
so reasonable in their appeal to common
sense that the original tender impulse is
resolutely crushed back. One prays for
ones friend, but does not directly address
her."
I'm most cases the silence is mistake"
decides Harper's Bazaar, after presenting
the case in the foregoing words. "Occa-
sionally it is better than speech, we grant,
particularly when those of whom we think
are mere acquaintance, not even in the
outer circle as yet of friendship, or when
the sufferers are specially shy of manner
and reticent of nature
Usually, however, the letter of condo
lence, if short earnest and sincere, is an
olive branch Of promise borne as by very
messenger dove of peace over the wild whirl-
ing waste of snow. The simpler it is the
surer it's errand of mercy. The sooner it is
sent the more speedily its tender balm is
laid on the aching heart. On the whole, it
is always very nearly safe to trust to the
early friendly impulse and to disregard the
later OBTAINING hand of caution"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
Notes In Science and Industry

We usually trust to our senses to indicate
the presence Of foul air in house, but the
suggestion is made in a scientific journal
that bad air indicator" affords good
chance to the inventor and chemist.
The rapid destruction of what were once
looked upon as inexhaustible forests of
india rubber trees is reported by the Bra
lillian department of agriculture, with the
suggestion that the planting and cultivat-
ing of the trees would insure enormous
profits to planters
A "noiseless coal hod" may mitigate to
some extent the sufferings of those afflicted
with nerves. 1t is an ordinary coal box
lined with linoleum; the lid falls on rubber,
and the shovel case is lined with felt.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
Frying. Braising and Slowing.

The ordinary process of frying is rarely
understood. Food is made greasy and often
indigestible because the fat is not as hot
as it should be and the pan not deep
enough. The fat must be smoking hot
about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Experience
will soon teach cook that the required
temperature is reached when bit of bread
browns in few seconds If placed in the
kettle. A thin coating is thus made on
oysters, croquettes or whatever is being
fried, and all the juices and favors are kept
within, the fat outside not being able to
penetrate it. The same practice should be
followed with boiling, broiling and roast
ing. II the fire is very hot at first, the al
bumen Of the entire surface of the meat is
coagulated, and the fluids are thus in
closed. The heat may then be gradually
lessened and the interior of the meat al
loved to cook more slowly. In braising
and stewing, the meat is covered with q
liquor Of vegetable or animal juices and
cooked slowly in a vessel, with a closely
fitting cover to prevent evaporation. The
reason for this is more clearly understood
when it is remembered that in making
soup the meat is always to be put in cold
water.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
Valuable NIandoIins.

The mandolin, which has become 30 great
a craze of late from it's great simplicity, is
without doubt the easiest to learn OF all
stringed instruments and therefore an ex-
cellent stepping stone to further study.
Old mandolins are very rare and conse-
ouentlv valuable, but the chief value OF
mandolin depends largely upon the amount
of inlaid work expended upon it. Mando-
Inns are made all over Europe, but I'M
doubtedly the best come from Italy.
The important points of good mandolin
depend greatly upon it's depth OF BODY
There should be as many sections as posi-
BILE in it. These are not put there Tor mere
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
The New surplice and Blouse Waists.


A feature among imported dresses that
cannot fail to be popular in the coming sea-
son is the surplice waist. This is a round
girdled waist that laps across the bust in
becoming fashion and is sometimes crossed
In the back also. 1t is made In various
ways, being gathered full and shirred on
the shoulders when intended for slight
figure, or else left quite plain there for
those who are full chested. 1t is trimmed
with folds or laces that follow the crossed
fronts next V shaped plastron, and 1t is
often widened by q bertha or epaulets.
Large sleeves gathered down the seam ac-
company this waist. The new fancy, even
for day dresses, is to have these full sleeves
stop short at the elbow, the arm below to
be covered by long gloves. A full skirt
completes the gown, or it may be close
about the hips with deep Spanish founce
Harper's Bazaar, which is authority for the
foregoing, says also:
Belted waists, which the modistes call
blouses, are part of many of the imported
spring dress. They como in the new CASH
mere figured woolens, with palms of bril-
liant color, in china silk, in indigo blue and
in nile green india silks, and also in the
serge and sacking Of which the dress is
made.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
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A BIT OF GEOMETRY.
II Easy Method of Tracing an Oval With
an Ordinary Cnmnaas.

II Easy Method of Tracing an Oval With
an Ordinary Compass.
When an oval is required to be traced, it
: generally done by making two arches,
yhieh fit into each other, although there
70 expensive and complicated COM
pases by which, such a figure may be OBJ
hhed by continuous stroke. Here, how
NJ, is method by which you may, with
II aid Of an ordinary compass, trace such
9lmre in one unbroken line:
nike a piece of pasteboard, which may be
adly bent in any shape, and roll it up in
thGform Of a cylinder; then lay your sheet
Diaper on this cylinder, roll it up so that
uly one side hangs over, and now with
Nur compass trace your oval on it in this
way Place the dry point of the compass at
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
THE SILVER ALWAYS CLEAN.
Plan For Obviating Black Letter Day
In the Household Calendar.

In the Household Calendar.
Now that silver embodies all that is chic
In the shape of decoration, whether for the
table in particular or for rooms in general,
q word or two about the care which should
be bestowed upon it may not come amiss.
This care is apt to be looked upon as de-
handing an abnormal amount of labor,
which is indeed the greatest mistake in the
world. Some people run away with the
idea that the proper treatment of plate is
embodied in periodical and most tedious
process of lengthy brushing, rubbing and
polishing.
To obviate such black letter days, sys-
tematic course must be adopted, for regu-
lar and daily attention is the secret OF
bright looking plate. Indeed some house
wives pride themselves On the fact that
their silver never undergoes the traditional
cleaning" at all, and that, unless things
are greasy or stained, the boiling soapsuds
are all that is required to arrive at the de-
sired result. An indispensable item to re-
member is that no material ought to be
treated in any way likely to scratch it,
Wash the articles in boiling water in which
any good soap has previously been dis
solved, rinse in hot clean water, and last,
though by no means least, dry at once
briskly and finally rub with leather. Ii
this were conscientiously done every time
any silver is washed after use, there would
be less dissatisfaction on the subject. But
of course some extreme cases require dill
ferent treatment. Disuse, acids and Ger
tain articles of food at times play havoc
with the dainty appearance OF silver. linen
some good silver powder Or simply little
whiting should be mixed with alcohol or
water, being rubbed smooth and thorough
ly dissolved, SO as to form sort of cream
paste devoid of hard Jumps that scratch.
Rub it on with a rag, let the article dry
thoroughly and then brush with a curved
brush, being careful to leave no trace OF
powder in the chasing, etc. The amount OF
driving to which the articles are subjected
will facilitate the final polishing. This
should be done with soft leather. All the
implements used must be kept for that one
purpose alone. Much will of course depend
ON the cleanliness Of the feathers. No good
results can be obtained if they are in the
least damp or greasy. The preparations
must be chosen with care. Stains that re-
fuse ordinary treatment can be touched up
with spirits and polished again and again.
Spoons. forks, ETC., must be held in the
hand 1t is bad thing to lean them on
the table while polishing them, as many do,
for it bends them and destroys their shape
Teapots should not be put to soak in wa
ter. as it would loosen the ivory bands
which protect the handle; nor should this
utensil ever be put away with the lid closed
down, or a very disagreeable musty flavor
will characterize the next brew of the
would be fragrant beverage. Chased things
need special care and are rather more trou-
h1a fO clean
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20

AVENUE OF PALMS NEAR HONOLULU.
the green lagoon, the coral barrier and
the cleaning open ocean, and for bathing,
fishing and boating delights nothing any
where could surpass it. We see tHc canoes
of the natives come shooting in like sea ar
rows from the main on the white neck of a
breaker; the paddles flashing, the men
wild with the pleasure Of their strength
and skill-singing at the top of their we'll
modulated voices and no more afraid of the
milky roll of that vast Pacific breaker than
If it were one of their own little white po-
MES. They are all accomplished swimmers
and do not seem at all afraid Of the sharks
even IL capsized outside the coral barrier.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20

Tn the second round make eight single
crochet; fill each picot with 10 single GRO
chet G.. o1,,;,,.
After filing all picots, make five chain'
fasten the two loops opposite each other to
oetber with slip stitch. Make ive chaili'
fasten; under the five chain make four loops :
of five chain each; fill these five chain WIN
ten single crochet. The figures are put To-
oether with row of bleguipure, iinlsh-
inc with a row of double guipure Tor the
straight edge, says Good Housekeeping'
from which this attractive design is repro
duced
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
smokeless Coal Dust Firing.

The problem Of the smokeless combus-
don OF coal appears to have been solved by
recent German invention which is re-
ported as arousing much attention in Ber-
hn.' In this patented firing apparatus the
coal Isl longer burned In Jumps, but is
reduced to powder by means of the ordinary
centrifugal mills. The new system, which
d called automatic and smokeless coal
dust firing" is extremely simple. At the
place where hitherto the coal was intro
duced into the fire grate-that is to say, at
the furnace door-there is movable pear
hsped apparatus, consisting principally of
tfre chamber lined with fire brick. One
grture of this hollow pear opens, in the
direction of the axis of the boiler, into the
mouth of the hitherto employed furnace,
nom which the fire CRATES, fire bridges, etc..
have been removed. The opposite aperture
Of the hollow pear is intended to admit a
mrrent of air. By means of an ingenious
Mtomatic continuance, coal dust, supplied
through a funnel placed above the current
Of air, is continually conveyed into the cur
rent of air and thence into the fire chamber,
where 1t is Immediately brought into COM
hustion by means of the small fire which is
placed there. When this has once taken
place, the coal dust conveyed by the cur
rent of air continues to burn in one regular,
intense fame. Each particle Of fuel floats
In the air and is brought into contact with
the oxygen necessary for it's combustion, so
that 1t is totally consumed the moment 1T
nters the sphere of combustion. The proof
Of its being totally consumed is seen in the
tAct that not even a trace Of smoke is per-
ceptible.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20

Boil fresh eggs 10 minutes. When cold,
halve them lengthwise, take out the yolks.
pound them perfectly, first by themselves,
then with ounces of good butter, a sea-
soning Of salt, cayenne and nutmeg or
mace, a large teaspoonful Or more of minced
parsley and the yolks of two raw eggs.
Slice a small bit off the whites to make
them fiat, fill them smoothly with the
yolks, form a small dome in the center of
the dish with the remainder Of the mixture
and lean the eggs against it, placing them
regularly around. Set them into a gentle
oven for 10 minutes and send them quickly
to table,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
An Evening Gown.

A rich white brocade gown, made In the
new fashion, with every seam widening
from below the knee and kept out by a
balayeuse, composed of two white founces,
with pink one in the middle, has the
pulled sleeves of coral pink velvet and the
chemisette of the same, the latter emerging
from the brocade front and softened by
very delicate passementerie. A gown COM
posed mainly of turquoise blue velvet is
cut very similarly. Turquoise blue velvet
Is the favorite trimming on black bodices.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20

This table appears to bring out three i'm
portant points-frst, that men should not
marry before the age of 25 if they wish to
have healthy and strong children; second,
women between the ages of 30 and Sand
this applies with still greater emphasis to
women under 80 years Of age-ought not to
contract marriages with men who have
passed the age of 80; third, that it is not
wise for women over IS years of age to
marry men under 80 years.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
A Curiosity In the Owl Family.

III anis is the pygmy owl, of which CORE
1Indent IN Science writes. One variety is
s ss.se Often seen in Oregon, They are well
; i.alee pygmies, as they are only about 10
tss Y length and 14.5 in extent OF wings;
'A'A z.3 of12 feathers; bill, greenish yellow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
THE NEW JACKETS.

Some Decided Novelties In Cut, Trimming
and Materials.
In Jackets there Is decided revolution to
chronicle. Tailors are for the most part
avoiding last years mistake of making the
Jackets too long and too heavy. Care is
taken in cutting them that the basque shall
be full and have sufficient spring to allow
any width Of skirt beneath them. Many
are also cut shorter in the waist to accom-
modate the short wasted gowns. A new
feature, to be seen in the jacket or blazer
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
A New Way Of Holding the Bouquet.

Carrying the large and frequently heavy
bouquet is no trifling tax upon brides and
wearied society women. An arrangement
is here figured showing new way of hold
ing the shower bouquet, which represents a
welcome improvement of the season. It
consists of convenient handle at the back
Of the bouquet through which the hand is
passed. This method is not only less ia
tiguing, but the flowers can be held more
gracefully and quite close to the dress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20

ornament, but are actually ln1ald or care
fully jointed. The shape of the opening
varies, but the best are usually oval, not
necessarily very wide Below the bridge
the face should shelve away.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
The Most Fashionable I.anpuare.

Professor vambery has been lecturing
on the Fashion Of Languages" before the
Buda-Pesth English club. English, he said,
may now be called the most fashionable
language in all the five parts Of the world.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-04-20
The Long Distance Writing Machine.


The telautograph, or long distance writ
ing machine, appears to have added one
more marvel to the list Of remarkable cleo
trical inventions. Practical tests of its
Working have been lately made in New York
and Chicago, and great future is predicted
Tor it. The structure of the telautograph
ssimple. AS described by the New York
Herald, it consists of a transmitter and re-
cgver whatever is written at one end OF the
circuit being produced in facsimile at the
other end. Arbitrary signs, pictures, dia-
Grams, figures, tabulated statements and
cipher and shorthand writings are trans
mitted as well as ordinary handwriting,
and the sender and receiver each has rec
0rd OF every message and reply.
The transmitter is an ordinary lead pen
al near the point of which two silk cords
are fastened at right angles to each other.
These cords connect with the instrument,
follow the motions of the pencil and regu-
ave the current impulses which at the dis
ant station control the receiving pen.
The electrical impulses coming over the
WIRE move the pen Of the receiver simulta-
{, .asonsly with the movements of the pencil
me hands of the sender. An ink tracing
ley as the pen passes over the paper,
winch is always facsimile of the sender's
motions.