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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
Most Renowucd P,nnists.

Women have divided with the men.
almost equally, the hono1s Of excellence
as soloists on the piano, violin and 9th
or Instruments. Among the men the
greatest names are ThalDerg, IIenselt.
Mayor, Dreyshock. Heller, Iitollf Kul-
lax, Hans Won Bulow, Hans Won BrOn-
sart- Tauslg, Bendel. SchulhoN, Schol,2
and Brassin. Among the ladies are 10
be found Theresa Milanollo Wilhel-
mine Ncruda, Teresina Tua, Arma
Senkrah. Wilhelmine SZa"arGL Clara
Schumann, Mary Krehs. Engch~rg
Bronsart- Anna Mehlig Sophie Mcntcr.
Arabella Goddard. Marie Week, An
nette Essipolf, Vera Tmanotf, Mar
garethe Herr-Stern, Laura Rappoldi
and Martha Hemmcrt- The leading
piano artist of the present day IS Pa.
derewsk, who undoubtedly stands AT
the head After one name of acknoWl-
edged excellence is mentioned the num-
Der of those who stand second Is so
great that discrimination might prob
ably be unfair.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

What's n wife when man can at
ford to own a good dog?
y man generally wears his first dress
suit about the way he carries his first
baby.
The more trust good woman puts
tn a man the more she will generally
find IN him to trust
If the women get to working in Chris
tan Science on love affairs there won't
b. any hope for the men.
Women are better than men are.
Men very seldom love their enemies.
but women most always kiss them.
Is engaged to two men At once she tries
to talk III a hushed. suhterranran voice.
You can always tell from the outside
Of house which is the spare bedroom
fixed up
4 married woman IS probably anX.
!ous to get all the Girls she knows mar.
r!e1 off so the man can't teach t.lcm 10
crow over her
The mission school hahtt IS probIfly
the strongest while II lasts. hut thu
sachet habit makes a girls family Il lot
more uncomfortable,
The reason why II takes n woman So
long to make NJ her mind IS because
she wants 10 think up all the ways she
can possibly change It.
y woman has TO have q 10. moro m
uence to let the cat n ana out than she
has for her husband. because ii she
didn't It would leave her.
If the average man were as brave
and handsome as his wife believes he
Is. ne would probably have married
some other-better-l looking woman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
FROM ABROAD.

Smoking was not permitted in Eng
land railway carriages until 1916.
IL some parts OF Norway com is still
used A. substitute Tor coin.
There are 81 royal families in
Europe, two-thirds OF which are Of
Gernlan origin.
1t Is said that the first weeping will
low in England was planted by Alex
ander Pope, tho poet.
the cartmen who haul sand to Rome
for builders work l9 hours day for
35 cents, and sleep in the stables with
their mules.
AS an effect of the South Wales coal
strike, the Great Western railway has
sustained a direct loss upon carriage
OF minerals OF 9l3S, 600.
No restaurant in ST. Petersburg is
allowed to have its bill OF faro exclu-
sively in a foreign language. BY re-
cent edict Russian version must al
WAYS be added.
There are 400, 900, coo people in the
British empire, and the queen would
have to live another 20 years to enable
her to see all OF Thorn pass before her,
if marching night and day for all that
time.
A recent report issued in Germany
says that 1914, sol hcctoliters OF beer
were absorbed III Berlin in 1897, $50
that each inhabitant drank 20G liters. "
In 1892 the average consumption was
100 llters.
The system of vaccination is so per-
feet in the German army that smallpox
has been reduced TO six cases annually.
All recruits are re-vaccinated, and
there must DC at least ten punctures in
each arm.
1t is stated that Turkey lost less than
1000 men in battle in the Greek war,
but 10, 900 died in Thessaly of disease
and $4,000 were sent home invaded
and of the latter 5000 subsequently
died. Among the dead were II army
officers
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
Women and the Wheel.

The healthfulness Of bicycle riding
for women is still disputed question
between eminent physicians and health
rclOrmcTs.
Used in moderation it surely creates
for women means Of outdoor exer-
else, the benefit of which all physicians
concede Used to excess, like any
other pastime, its effect ID likely to be
dangerous.
The experience of Miss Bertha Reed,
the i7-vear-ola daughter OF Mr.. J. T..
Reed, 335 Lake street, Delaware, O. =,
may point a moral for parents who,
like Mr.. and Mrs. Reed, have expert
enced some concern for their daughters
who are fond OF wheeling. In the fall
of '96 Miss Bertha, who had ridden a
great deal, began to fail in an alarm
ing manner. She grew steadily palor
and thinner, and it appeared she was
going into consumption. Rest and
quiet did her absolutely no good. A
physician found her pulse at l04-a
very high rate. Thinking this may
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

The question to what extent the
alkaline earth salts in drinking water
affect the decay carries Of teeth has of
late been studied in several quarters.
statistics have been collected by Rese
in several localities in Bavaria and by
Foerberg, in Sweden. These have re-
veale1 the interesting fact that the
extent of docaying teeth bears definite
relation to the hardness OF the water;
in other words. to the quantity OF cal
cium and magnesium salts in the earth
through which the water passes. The
harder the water the better the teeth;
the smaller tho quantity OF these salts
the greater the decay OF the teeth
Sudd. Ap. Zeitune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
FOR ATHLETES
Machine Especially Designed for Cen
ernl Physical Training.

a machine especially designed for
aquatic and general physical training.
but which is also finely adapted to road
and track work. IS soon to be exhibited
by an eastern company. under the Ill
rection of which It has been cons.ruu-
cd. In effect this new apparatus for
gymnasium and road use IS bicycle
and rowing machine combined. AS the
accompanying illustration indicates. the
machine IS propelled by oarlike attach
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
ary Stuart's watch.

fary Stuart's Watch.
|uart made q fad of collecting
/ Among those owned by
(coffin-s shaped watch in a case
Probably the most remark
! her collection was the one
B to Mary Seaton, her maid
1t was in the form Of a
the forehead Of the skull
|ymbol Of death, the scythe
hour glass. At the back Of
WAS timo, and at the top of
The garden Of Eden and the
The watch was opened by
he skull. Inside was a rep
of the Holy Family, sur.
angels, while the shepherds
focks were worshipping the
Christ. The works formed
while the dial-plate was the
5he also possessed another
bd watch, but it is not known
he of il.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
HOMEMADE CANNON.
Built for Use Against the English
During the Boer VAR.

THIS says the Wide World Magazine
represents a cannon made by the i;oers
for use against the English during the
Boer war. The intelligent looking gen
tleman standing beside the ''lield gun
Is the sole inventor ana maker OF this
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
Hing tho BRIDEGROOM.

a bright woman to rebuke
oman's rudeness, a general
borne out by the following
lady entered a railway train
la seat in front of a newly
couple She was scarcely
pre- they began to pass re-
BIT her. Her last years bon
Yak were fully criticised. with
ess giggling on the brides
here is no telling what might
next if the lady had not put
top to the conversation by a
jegy. She turned her head,
1t the bride was considerably
b the groom, and in the
Eof tones said:
y, will you please ask your
= the window behind your
d" closed his mouth and the
niger giggled.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
Shawl FOR IN YIN nresA ..

One of the most wonderful shawls in
existence is WOODEN wrap presented as
a wedding gift to the empress OF Russia
by women of Orenburg, town In the
southeastern part OF the empire. When
spread out it is 10 yards square, but is
SD exQuisitely fine that it may be
passed through finger ring, and when
folded makes parcel u few inches
square.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Ono OF the most prosperous farmers
in Oklahoma is Mrs. Jane Crumm. who
lives near Calumet. Four years ago
her husband died, and since then she
and a l4-year-od boy have cultivated
800 acres Of land, and this year raised
over 5000 bushels of wheat, besides
corn, oats and other things. The
widow plows every day and has paid a
large amount Of obligations OF her hus-
band since his death.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

have been due to temporary nervous
ness when he examined hen, he watched
her closely, but her pulse continued at
that rate for two weeks. He Was eatis-
fed then, from her high pulse and
steadily wasting condition that she was
suffering from anaemia or a bloolless
condition of the body. She became
extremely weak, and could not stand
the least noise or excitement. In this
condition OF affairs tssy wore RECON-
mended by an old friend
to get some of that famous
blood medicine, Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They did
so, and almost from the first dose Ber-
tina began to improve. She continued
to take the pills and was by means OF
those pills made entirely we'll, and
more grateful people than her parents
cannot be found in the whole state OF
Ohio.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have
proved a boon to womankind. Acting
directly on the blood and nerves, they
restore the requisite vitality to all
parts OF the body; creating functional
regularity and perfect harmony
throughout the nervous system. The
pallor Of the checks is changed to the
delicate blush OF health; the eyes
brighten; the muscles grow elastic,
ambition is created and good health re-
turns.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

not TOO deadly weapon. It IS composed
of ordinary tire-iron. such as IS used
to-day for the huge wheels OF Boer trek
wagons; and even the imposing look
ing carriage upon which the gun is
mounted Is nothing moro than the after
part of a cumbrous bullock wagon
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

&iOO REWARD G1OO.

Tho readers Of this paper will be pleased to
'earn that there is ct least one dreaded disease
ihat science has been able to cure in oil its
stages, and that is catarrh. Hall Cstarrh Cure
J., the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional die
ease, requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Calarrh Cure is taken in Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. thereby destroying the found&
ton of the disease. and giving the patient
atrenFth BY nuildng Up the eonstitusen and
prietors have, so much faith In it's curative
powers, that they. offer One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case that 1t tails TO cure. Send for list
OF testimonials. Address
FL. CiiENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, i5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
If you want the best wind mill. pumps,
tanks, plows. wagons, bells OF all sizes,
boilers, engines, or general machinery, see
or write JOHN POOLE, foot of Morrison
street, Portland, Oregon.
The average weight of a brain is
greater in China than in any European
country excepting Scotland.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
Dewey's Expenses.

Dewey's expenditures in
B shell to sink the Spanish
bnila, according to his own
krt, was about $40, 600. The
3 same item in disposing of
(ervera's feet Off Santiago is
&c., 900 and 500, 900 Ex-
n the figures In both cases as
" low.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
Seems to Get Ripe.

One complaint seems to get ripe in
autumn, and that is neuralgia. 10
soothe the pain, strengthen the nerves
and rid the system of it, use St. Jacobs
Oil, the best known cure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
\ Remarkable Plant,

A flower known as the laughing
plant, which grows in Arabia, is SO
called because its seeds produce effects
like those produced by laughing gas.
The flowers are of bright yellow. while
the seeds resemble small black beans
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

There is 81 per cent of water and ID
per cent Of solids in milk. The sugar
N the solids is in greater proportion
Than in any other solid.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Nearly 10000 women in Spain
work in the field az day laborers; $780,
600 women are registered as day ser
vants-that is, they work for their food
and lodging. There is no such class
anvWhp elaa
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

When coming TO San Franciso go to
Brooklyn Hotel, 20s-212 Bush Street.
American or European plan Room and
board 81 30 to 81 80 per day rooms 80 cents
TO Sl.oO per day; single meals 25 cents.
Free coach. Chas Montgomery.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

No household is complete without bot
lie Of the famous Jesse Moore Whisltey. 1t
: pure and wholesome stimulant rec
ommended by ell physicians, Don't ne
zlcCt this necessity
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

e11c Permanently Cured. no ats or uerv orsn es
tsto after first Gays OF ur. Klincs ,4rea,
Nerve HestoreE. Send for FREE $500 triai
1ottl and treatise. Or. II. Z. KLINE, Ltd. $50
Arch street, PHILADELPHIA Pa.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Sit down and cool off suddenly, and
then regret it. for stiffness and soreness
is bound TO follow, Follow it up with
st. Jacobs Oil and you will have nothing
to regret from prompt cure
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Tho first vessel to carry the American
lag around the world was the chip CO.
lnmbia, which sailed from the port Of
Boston September 30, 1897.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

btlst looking for microbes says
absolutely none on the Swiss
be at an altitude of 1000 feet.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

The production OF electric energy by
aow claimed to be possible with bat
terry in which there is peculiar treat
nent OF plates OF compressed graphite.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

lbs Oil cures rheumatism.
|bs Oil cures Neuralgia
lbs Oil cures Lumbago-
lbs Oil cures Sciatica
lbs Oil cures Spraina.
|bs Oil cures Bruises.
lbs Oil cures Soreness.
lbs Oil cures Stiffness.
b. Oil cures Backache.
Rbs Oil cures Muscular aches,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

The basin of the St. Lawrence river
covers $50, 900 square miles, Of which
100. 600 are in Canada.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

pmers say that in our solar
here are at least 1000, 0oC
all sizes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

The skin OF the reindeer is so imper-
vious to the cold that anyone clothed
in such dress, with the addition OF a
blanket Of the same material may bear
the intenaest rigors of an Arctic. winter 8
night
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

The man who invented advice never
intended that any one should take II,
This was not in the specifications.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

hotels built In China for the
'eieners, the highest stories are
st expensive because the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

bog moss sphagnum there are
than 2l5 species, about 600
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
) >< ,.,.s -zl1,sswAe,"C+
.(=.JR<S0NBl0ocr ORlfJfR,
/%IV%N HEATH RESTOEER.
G~eM~f%M uSElT!

The waters OF the Grand Falls Of
Labrador have excavated chasm 30
miles long.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

pr said would die, but Piso's
Consumption cured me.-Arnos
berry Valley, ILL.,, Nov. %, 1895.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

over eight hundred dollars tt
an ordinary cavalry soldier.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Whose duty is 1t at your house to put
down the windows when 1t rains2
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

ments. 1t Is propelled, steered, brake
applied. gearing changed and bell rung
all without changing position OF the
hands
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

HE custom of Persian ladies,
make social calls, to throw
be another.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Copra is a preparation of the cocoanus
made in great quantities in tropical
islands all over the world.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
WOODEN MILLS CO, Chicago.

Vent warm Sunday there were
~ worshippers present in a
Rch at NoIristown. Pa. AS
han was about to begin his
; said: Brethren. it's hot.
Jay comfort before pride. I"
Invested himself of his coat,
Ter the side of the pulpit. and
his sermon in his shirt sleeves.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

There is cafe in Venice which has
never been closed, night or day, for $50
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
WHEAT So a BUSHEL-

Some farmers are holding their wheat be-
cause they think the price will go TO 81
buShel The price, however, may go down
nnd thus great losses will follow. In all
matters delays are dangerous. particularly
SO III sickness. AC the HIST sign OF bilious
ness, dyspepsia, indigestion or constipa-
ton cure yourself with Hostetter's Stom-
lch Bitters.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
DING STATEMENTS.
Fomen Relieved Of Female
1bleS by Mrs. Pmkham

Mrs A. W. SMITH, SO Summer
Ieford, Me-:
Several years I suffered with
discusses peculiar to my sex.
lbled with a burning sensation
e small of nay back. that all
ping. was Respondent, fretful
outraged; the least exertion
/ tried several doctors but
little benefit. At last I de-
give your Lydia Z Pinkham's
q Compound u trial The eff
be first bottle was magical.
finptoms Of weakness that 1
fted with, vanished like vapor
pc sun. I cannot speak too
your valuable remedy. 1t is
bon 70 woman"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

In the fall cleanse your system by usin,
DR.. Plumbers Oregon Blood Puriner.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Use Dr Plumbers Oregon Bloo, Purifier nov
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

|pR:-If you know of a solicitor OF
|your city or elsewhere, especially
las solicited for subscriptions, in
|fery stock. books or tailoring, or d
b sell goods, you will confor q
Ing him to correspond with US: or
hsert this notice in your paper and
will cut this notice out and mail
b be able TO furnish Thorn a good
heir own and adjoining counties.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

a novel cure for consumption, it is
said. has been for some time in use by
Dr.. j. 3. Murphy, OF Chicago, Tie
remedy consists in the hypodermic in
lection OF pure nitrogen into the lungs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20

Mrs MoLLIE Z HEREEL, Pow
pn, Tenn:
aree years suffered with such O
IS OF tho back. / could not
#my household duties also
Ing of the womb, terrible bear
p pains and headache. l have
30 bottles OF Lydia e. Pink
Vegetable Compound and feel
w woman. l recommend your
} TO every woman ! know"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
Mrs. MELISSA Phillips, Le1

hd., TO Mrs. Pinkham:
|e | began taking your medicine
ffered for two years with thas
bog, headache, bacl1ache, noap-
pd a rundown condition of the
could not walk across the
have taken four bottles Of the
e Compound. one box of Liver
used one package of Sanative
pd now feel like q new woman,
kble to dom work"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
YOUR Liver e. G. !: # i +, I s SEA;

Moore's Revealed Eemedy will it, Three
doses viii make you feel better. Get it from
your druggist or any wholesale drug house, or
Mom stewart q Holmes prus Co. seattle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-20
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-27
THE CUMBERLAND.

AT anchor IN Hampton Roads we lay
On board OF the Cumberland. sloop-of-
war
And at times from the fortress across
the bay
The alarum OF drums swept past
Or bugle blast
From the camp on the shore.
Then far away to the south up rose
A little feather OF snow white smoke,
And we knew that the iron ship Of our
foes
Was steadily steering i.s course
To try the force
OF our ribs OF oak.
Down upon US heavily runs.
Silent and sullen. the floating fort;
Then comes a pun of smoke from her
guns
And leaps the terrible death,
With fiery breath.
From each open port.
We are not idle but send her straight
Defiance back in a full broadstdei
As hail rebounds from a roof OF slate
Pebounds our heavier hail
From each iron scale
OF the monsters hide.
Strike your flag the rebel cries
In his arrogant old plantation strStw-
"Never!" our gallant Morris replies.
"'It is better to sink than to yield!"
And the whole air pealed
With the cheers of our men.
Then like kraken huge and black
She crushed our ribs in her iron grasp.
Down went the Cumberland all a wrack.
With a sudden shudder of death
And the cannon's breath
For her dying gasp.
Next morn as the sun rose over the bay.
Still f1oated our flag at the mainmast
head.
Lord. how beautiful was thy day!
Every watt of the air
Was n whisper of prayer
Or a dirge for the dead
IIo. brave hearts that went down in the
seas!
Ye are at peace in the troubled stream.
Ho, brave land. with hearts like these.
Thy flag. that is rent in twain
Shall be one again
And without a seam.
-LougfeRow.