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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Manure for Strawberries.

The strawberry plantation requires
very heavy manuring to produce its
best yield. Every year on most plants
there IS a succession of berries, the
first and second pickings being almost
always larger and finer than those that
ripcn later. But If the later season Is
very wet, as 1t sometimes Is, we have
known the later crop to ripen up and
be very nearly as good as the first
This suggests that In addition to the
top dressing applied in winter there
ought to he an additional fertilization.
while the crop Is forming, and this last
should be always dissolved in water,
so as TO be readily available. Nitrate
of potash is the best manure to be thus
applied. This is saltpetre, and costs
five TO six cents per pound. But very
small lump dissolved in warm water
and applied freely Will keep the vines
fresh and vigorous to the last, and will
make a great increase in the size of the
fruit. The labor of applying liquid ma
nure is more than Its cost, and IS great
err than can be generally afforded for
any other crop than the strawberry,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Thoughtful for the Old Ladies'.

The Duke Of Norfolk. having given
an excursion party permission to visit
his fine park at Arundel his steward
had number Of notices, Keep off the
grass printed and put up at different
spots. On the day of the trip the Duke
was seen busily engaged In removing
all the boards he could reach. The
steward, at d loss to explain this
strange conduct. asked his Grace the
reason of it. MANY Of the old ladies' -
replied the Duke" will have corns, and.
l am sure, would rather walk on the
grass than on the footpaths." 1t is a
pity the old ladies did not learn at the
time how much they owed the Duke.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
The AsparaRus Red

10 make new asparagus bed dig n
trench two feet deep and fill 1t with
rlch' well-rotted manure to the depth
Oh Twelve inches. Over the manure
scatter bone meal and sulphate of Dor.
aSh' any quantity preferred. Then
cover with three inches of rich dirt
ana on the dirt place the roots, using
Z-year-ole growth, about two feet
apart as they will thicken in the bed
every year. Cover with rich dirt, and
throw the soapsuds over the bed when.
ever possible to do so. Once an aspara.
gus ped Is made it should last for TWEEN.
" NearS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
hog CHUTE.

and before the hog and hold him IN
position. There is just room enough
for him to stick his nose out and While
in this position rings can be Inserted.
The sides of the chutes must be much
closer together than shown in the en-
craving so that the hog cannot turn
about. In fact the width should be just
sufficient to allow q hog to pass
through. In the second illustration Is
represented the side view of another
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
New Cisterns.

1t Is q hard matter to use The 4
from a newly cemented clstern
common way is to let 1t fill up allj
stand awhile, then draw the wsts|
and even then the next filling Will
of the cement. Instead Of oil Aa
Dor and waste of time and watg
pearline or salsoda, dissolve L.
scrub the cement thoroughly afts|
hard. After scrubbing, rinse Tx
tern out clean and remove the u
The cistern will then be ready I'd
water and will taste very little I
cement, and can be used at 0nG
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
best of potatoes and Its removal
not injure the original plant
kust in Carnations.

a writer in an English paper i
this recipe for preventing rust
nations. which he received from
dener in Germany, whose plans
unusually fine and In healthy
ton. He mixes two pounds o.
and four of freshly Stacked u9|
twenty-seven gallons Of water, aMj
we'll together, until 1t IS clear, n@
and then he adds two pounds o.
and mixes all again. with u'|
syringes his plants once a weeA
In the day. The Swinging SD"
done quickly, finely and evenly
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

cane and started for home. There he
found his wife playing patience with
n pack Of cards. the offending parasol
lying on the table. Madame" said the
old gentleman. "do you know what that
thing has cost mc?' "Mais out, mon
ami 1t cost you SIG" Madame" re-
joined he, you are mistaken, have
just paid the blll-$1S,0O0. That is all"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
WONDERFUL. BUT USELESS.
Here's IA Freak Bicycle Gcared to o55
Inches,

The claim of having the highest gear
ed wheel In the world belongs In New
nrk, according to the Cycling Gazette,
where dealer has constructed the
freak bicycle. When 1t is said that the
can ride it 1t will be conceded that he
has accomplished his point. II an old
ordinary We're to be constructed Of the
same relative gear 1t would have n
wheel 800 inches in diameter, In other
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
The Stocks
Duckioq SIOl'

chusetts, when that stern State was
new settlement. were the bilDoWS'
which originated IN Spain. This con-
trivance was kind Of stocks Win u
heavy iron har and sliding shackles'
The stocks have become familiar 10
every one and went along with tongue
boring. ear-cropplng and similar gen
tie reminders of sins committed. An
iron frame gag was quite popular III
the far-off days. and what with TINS
harharic machine and the duckinS-
stool talkative women did not enjoy
the liberties of their lattcr-day sisters.
The pillory was used on MI occasions
for all sorts of misdpmeanors. though
like other forms of punishment 1t had
but little effect as 4 deterrent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Buying Cheap Fertilixo-

1here Is no longer much desire omoro
well-informed farmers to get rho Iou.ar.
p y, lertilizers with the idea that
these are therefore the cheapest. It is
impossible to cheat nature. All tho a.,
l'iel's Oh fertility, mineral or nitrogen.
GUS cost money. and if little mono1 T..
given for fertilizers, we can exnont ,, ~
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

gate and pen SO arranged that the door
can be opened and shut without getting
into the pen. These devices are so con-
vcnient about the hog lots that 1t Is a
surprise that more of them are not In
uSe.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Arbor Vitae Hedges.

In order to have a full neuF)
plants should be about two lee
in the row and carefully trlmm"
a year. In the fall loosen the Wy
on both sides of the hedge anu
wood ashes. Keep a close Wa'
the basket worm, which does con-
able damage to evergreen neuse
this kind. The plant is best Anv'
some as fiat cedar" because wv
Is flat. 1t is one of the most p''
ornamental plants grown.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Peanuts.

Peanuts require a light s"I !,
loan being excellent The seeu
planted about three inches ae'p
the soil kept loose. They seeu
benefited by lime or wood asnss '. .
soil. The plant is very pre''
growing, and a few of them IL ~. J.
add to It's attractivenesS. f''D'
seeds in May, or as soon o. r
after danger from frost Is o'e'.
seeds should be removed lfou
shells, and care should be tahen
break the crown skin covel1pS
seeds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
When to Plant the Garoe., !,

Do not be deceived by the w.,
warm weather of spring and pu.
garden crops too soon. IL Nm
enough to complete the plah''n'
the apple trees begin to DloomA i,
frost will destroy all tendeI !, 4
Cool nights are also detrimen'a !,
growth of such plants u =
beans, melons, tomatoes anu W.
ground must be warm Deio'' :
will make Roadway In grown
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Chenn Sweet Potato Plant.

A correspondent of the America
riculturist says that when sweet
to vines are about IS inches lOnI
off ~ or II inches and set out as Y
In the illustration. Treated VI
way, this planted vine will rax1
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Handy Wheelbarrow.

The Iowa Homestead gives an films.
tration of a handy wheelbarrow that
may be used about the farm. 1t is
made from the two front or the two
hind wheels of a little express wagon
which has seen its better days. This
wheelbarrow has the advantage of hay
ing the load over the wheels and s,1s-
tanned by them instead of being held
by the one wheeling it. The design ex
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

The device shown In the accompany
ing Illustrations for handling NOES
when they are to be rung or for o'hei
purposes. is very useful on the ordiiihfs
farm. The first picture represents
c,rto ond rotes which will shut behind
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

The Countess glanced hastily through
the letter. and, ringing the bell desired
that her maid might be told to bring the
remaining earring Immediately; this
was done, and the dapper little man.
bowling deferentially, departed with the
precious duplicate.
The Countess descended to her sleigh
and drove to the club to call for her
husband. Crossing the Place de la
Concorde, she related to him the latest
incident
you never We're induced to give I'D
the other" cried Count Ivanoff, incred-
ulously.
But tell you, dear, an officer Of the
police came himself to fetch it, bring
ing letter from his superiors vouching
for the truth of his statement"
If the project himself had come, I
don't think | should have been caJoled
into letting him have 1t after last
nights experience" laughed her hus-
band. However, for the second time,
we Will inquire
The coachman turned and drove, as
directed, to the Bureau of Police at
which the Count had lodged his COM
plaint the night before. After some
what protracted delay, the Count re-
Joined his wife with n semi-grlm look
of amusement on his handsome face.
The police know nothing of your de-
tective or his epistolary efforts" he
said, drawing the fur rug up to his chin
as the impatient horses sped away over
the frozen SNOW; your second earring
has been netted by another member Of
the light-fingered fraternity, and, upon
my honor, | think he was the more ac-
compliShed artist of the two"
And from that unlucky day to this the
Countess Ivanoff's diamond earrings
knew her pretty ears no more.-The
Argonaut.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

The Count had been gone but few
minutes when there was IA gentle knock
at the door, and, In answer to the
Countess Enter" the usher appeared,
and said. deferentially:
Pardon. Nine. la Comtesse; n gentle
man charged with message from Her
Majesty the Empress waits in the cor
rider, and desires to know if madame
will have the goodness to receive him"
certainly. Enter beg of you.
monsieur" replied the Countess, MS she
recognized the distinguished looking
civilian she had already noticed in close
proximity to the Emperor in the I'm
perial box.
The visitor advanced few steps, and
standing in deep shadow, said wi,.l
grave dignity:
Il trust my intrusion may he par
doned. am desired by Her Majesty to
ask a favor of Mime. lie Comtessc, and
at the same time, to beg that she will
have the goodness to excuse some
what unusual request"
"The obligation Will be mine If can
fulfill even the least of Her Majestys
wishes" replied the Countess.
THE case is this" explained the gen
tleman. An argument has arisen CON
corning the size of the diamonds in YOUR
earrings and those of the Countess
Woronzotf The Empress begs that you
will intrust one of your pendants to her
care for a few moments, as the only
satisfactory method of disposing of the
vexed question. will myself return it
the instant Her Majesty gives it back
into my keeping"
with the greatest pleasure" agreed
the Countess, dctaching the precious
jewel forthwith, and depositing it, with
out misgiving. in the outstretched palm
of the Imperial messenger. The Count
ess bestowed smile and gracious bow
tinguished ambassador.
Shortly afterward Count Ivanoff re-
turned. Il have been talking to Du-
mont he remarked, as he seated him
self. Clever fellow, Dumont. | am
not surprised at the Emperor's partial
lily for him; he must find him useful
when he is in want of an idea"
'Who is DumontT" inquired the
Countess, with languid interest.
THAT is rather Il difficult question:"
replied the Count, smiling; there are
several editions of his biography-all
different, probably none of them true.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

The recent exhibition Of objects re-
lating to prisons and the safe keeping
Of prisoners, held in New York, revives
Interest in the various modes Of pun
lshinG ev!l-doers in the early days.
Among the methods In vogue in Massa-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
HANDY FARM wHEELBARRow.

plains itself. and the wheelbarrow can
be made very easily If the wheels are Mt
hand.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
Where Grass Is n Curiosity.

At the London county council meet
ing the chairman of the bridge com
mittcc stated that about fifty vehicles
and 800 passengers per hour passed
through the Blackwell tunnel. He
incidentally remarked that pathetic
point was that children passed through
to the south side of the river and car
ried back to the east tufts of grass az
though they We're curiosities.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

When the pianist makes the instru.
ment fairly talk 1t is called a piano re-
cital.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

\ man who can roll n cigarette per.
fectly never amounts to anything.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
tnp1owcd Headio..-

1t IS the practice Of manv ~.
blowing grass land, especially r.
crops. 10 leave an unplowed s, W
uaily called a hcadland, on vSIs
horse can turn when used IN a..
Ing. But with a careful bon.
care is not necessary in crovt,,
or potatoes, though the nuna-,J
more valuable stock may iust,t, i
growing corn, some farmers Ma,
or three rows Of potatoes neu !
fence. But these scatterin, ~.
potatoes are difficult to harvest n
wagon has to be drawn all .,-
field 10 gather a few potatos
used, In the later years Of our f,,-|
to plant corn out to the end OF I'M !
If, while small, a hill Of corn va, !
ped on, there it still time to plar, }
of beans. Yet we always notoa
the outside rows Of corn rineDa
licr and had better ears than ,hl
the middle Of the field. Most M.
planted too closely to yield the M
amounts of graln.-AmerIcan Cai]
tor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
THE EARRINGS
OF THE COUNTESS.

r T was in the palmiest days of the
Second Empire. 1t was an even
Il ing in milwinter. The Paris sea-
son was at It's height and Il brilliant
audience had assembled at the Theatre
Francois to witness the performance of
Jules Sandeau's delightful play, Made
moiselle de la Seigliere."
The Empress was present, graceful
and beautiful; the Emperor at her side,
wrapped in his favorite air Of gloomy
abstraction. which. like Lord Burleigh's
celebrated nod, was supposed to mean
SO much. yet which, viewed by the i'm
partial light of subsequent veracious
history. seems to have signified SO little.
Several officers In glittering uniforms
were in attendance, sparkling with dec
OrationS showered upon them by q
grateful sovereign; and among these
gallant warriors conspicuous by reason
of his attire, was solitary, humble,
black-coated civilian, In ordinary even
Ing dress, with the inevitable speck of
red at his buttonhole.
In a box, Immediately opposite that
occupied by their Imperial Majesties,
was young and exceedingly handsome
Russian lady, Countess Ivanoff. con-
corning whose manifold destinations
the great world of Paris elected to in
terest itself considerably.
The beauty and wit of this fair north
ern enchantresS We're the theme of ev
cry masculine tongue, and her magnif-
icent diamonds the envy of AL feminine
beholderS. The Countess was accom-
panied by her husband, man of dis
tingushed appearance.
The curtain fell after the first act.
The Emperor and Empress withdrew
during the intermission. Many hum
bier mortals followed their example;
among them Count Ivanott, apparently
in nowise disturbed 10y the fact that the
"gilded youth" in the stalls We're bring
ing Il small battery of opera glasses to
bear upon the dazzling charms of his
beautiful wife. The Countess leaned
back in her luxurious chair, tanning
herself, serenely Indifferent to the In
tereSt she was exciting. In TIE dim
light of her curtain-Shaded box, the gilt
ter of her splendid diamonds seemed to
form a sort of luminous halo round her
graceful head; a myriad starry bril-
liants cleaned among the masses of her
gold brown hair. and two priceless
stones flashed and tWnliled in her little
Shell-tinted ears.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

Look, he has Just entered the EmperorS
hoX-the man in the black coat
"Is that NJ Dumontf' exclaimed the
Countess; "if so, he has been hero while
You We're away. He came, on the part
of the Empress, and carried off one Of
my earrings which Her Majesty wished
to compare with one of the Countess
WOrOnzotl7S."
"Dumont. Impossible. l was talk
Ing to him the whole time l was alb
sent"
Nevertheless, dear, ne has been here,
and has taken my earring. See! 1t is
gone"
effectively" agreed the Count, with
Il grim smile; but Dumont has not
taken 1t. 1t Is to the last degree I'M
likely that the Empress would make
such a request. Depend upon 1t, you
have been the victim of n thief made
UP as Dumont."
"Impossible!" cried the Countess IN
her turn. The affair Is absolutely as |
tell YOU. 1t was the veritable NJ. Du-
mont who came into this box and took
away my diamond. only wait a little,
and he VIII bring 1t back intact"
ITO wait a little Is to lessen the
chance of It's recovery. l will go and
inquire of Dumont, If can get at him.
whether he has been seized with sud
den attack of kleptomnnia: because the
idea of the Empress having sent him
roaming about the theater borrowing
lndy's jewels | regard as preposterous.
All, these Partisan thieves"
With this the Count departed, and the
he returned. In the meantime the
Countess perceived that she was an Oh
jcct of interest to the occupants of the
Imperial box.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

The prcttier a girls spring dress is,
the longer 1t may be known that hy
father is fussing about 1t,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

little good TO the crop from tb.n ,
we take into account tho,
expense Of commercial fert,l,,..
sfstS in the cost of distr,h,.
evenly through the soil. Il r,,ns
that the highest priced. ~ o,sa ~
may be really the cheapest
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

~ was right" whispered the Count,
re-entering and bending over his wife's
chair. "Dumont knows nothing Of your
earring, and, needless to say, the En-
press never sent him upon such an
errand. | have put the matter into the
hands of the police, and they will do all
that is possible to recover it,
The Countess was duly commisernted
by sympathizing friends, but nothing
more was heard of the jewel until the
following day.
Early In the afternoon the Countess
was about to start for her daily drive In
the Bots. The frozen snow lay deep
upon the ground, and her sleigh, with
its two jet-black Russian horses ling
ling their bells merrily In the frosty air,
stood waiting In the courtyard while
the Countess donned her furs.
\ servant entering announced that
an officer of the police In plain clothes
asked permission to speak with Nine.
In ComteSse concerning the lost dia-
mond.
"Certainly." said madame, gracious
ly; "let the officer be shown Into the
boudoir."
Into the boudoir presently came the
Countess, stately, beautiful, fur-clad,
buttoning her little gloves Near the
door stood short, wiry-looling man,
with keen, black eyes, closely cropped
hair, and compact, erect military fig
ure. The small man bowed profoundly
while he said, with the utmost respect,
at the same time laying letter upon
the table:
II am sent by order Of the chief OF
police to inform Nine. la Confess, tha,
the stolen diamond has been satisfac-
torily traced, but there Is. unfoltunatn-
ly. some little difficulty connected with
its identification. | am charged, there
fore, to beg that Nine la Comtesse will
have the goodness 10 intrust the fellow
earring to the police, for short period.
In order that it may be compared with
the one found IN the possession of the
suspected thief. Madame will find that
the letter bring corroborates my state
ment."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-04-28

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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-31
NEWS FROM MANILA,
Dewey Protects a Spanish Commands,
-- II in His Charge


in His Charge.
Copyright. 1895, by Associated Presse
HONG KONG. May S0.--The British
second class cruiser Pique. has arrived
here from Iloilo and Manila. She re-
ports all quiet at both places The
men and the place has no defenses
The foreigners there are safe
Supplies are reaching Manila rlenti.
fully from the surrounding country.
There is no panic at Manila.
The Span,nrd. are working upon the
forti!icationS, but their guns are Old
and useless and they are short OF am
munition.
Rear Admiral Dewey has informed
The authorities Mt Manila that he will
hold them responsible for the, life OF
the captain of the Spanish gunhoat
Cal'ao. captured by the United States
fleet. The Spnnlartis have been threat
ening 10 shoot him for surrenderinE
although confronted by the whole
American fleet
All the American ships arc at Cavite,
in Manila Eav. Salt provisions are
plentiful hut fresh provisions are nor
ohtainable. There is no sickness i'm the
American fleet.
In reply to the Spanish attempt to
win over Aguinaldo's men. thu insur-
gents nre said to have informed the
Spaniards that they We're neutral and
will await events.
The Spanish gunbont I'll Cano. which
captured the American bark Saranac
loaded with coal and owned by William
Simpson. Jr.. OF New York. has left
IloilO and gone to the SamOangnI
river
II is said the Sraniards released the
Sarannc owing I" the fact that sh"
hoisted the British flag prior Ia her
carture.
The Americans have captured the
Spanish gunboaL Leytc. which was at
tempting to run dispatches into IL
oilo
y steamer is reported to have landed
six thousand rifles ut CAN'T" for the
use of the insurgents. ...
The Spaniartls have offered So t"'0 for
he head Of Aguina'co. the insursent
a H,i,r.
The sc.2rncr of HING Kong has T"o-
lii':Ieu :he United st =: an%iii:,:y
eunboat ..afiro from taking war stores
/" the American feet. but he has per
mit.ed her Ia ship Officers luxuries.
TIL: Zatiro sails to Manill To-Day.