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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

50 LIClA WELLINGTON was 26
/0\ years old and she had never re-
~~ ceivcd an offer of marriage nor
had lover. Her two younger sisters
were both happily married-Gertrude to
n Young man who had adored her from
childhood and l.ottic to an elderly wild
over who had fallen In love with her
at her coming-out party Gertrude had
refused three offers before marrying
John Nelson: Lottie. who was born
couuette, had received homage from al
most every man she knew from the
time she could talk.
Alicia was serious and rather
naughty. Her friends called her iii
tcllectual," and this same intellectual
ity made her unpopular with men, who
were generally her interiors in her cho-
sen style of conversation, If not in
depth of thought. Until now Alicia
had affected to despise the other sex.
l.ottie's firtatons and Gertrude's con-
quests had seemed frivolous to her. But
she wished to be a well-rounded woman
and 1t suddenly occurred to her that
she knew nothing of love, although 1t
was one of the chief things of life. The
fact that she was different from other
girls and their inferior in one respect
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

10000
$4,000

Oldl spOt ,OOV
This Is showing based wholly on
the assumption that the voting ma
chine can handle double the number of
voters that can lie handled under pres
ent methods. The machine accord. ng
to reliable experts from cities where it
has been tested, can handle 600 voters
to the precinct without trouble. 1t is
asserted that the voter can record his
vote in one minute. In one city pre-
cinct in Detroit it was reported that
$50 men voted in exactly $50 minutes.
In it's adaptation to villages and to
country districts generally the voting
machine appears to be even at present
within the compass of all as to econ
olny, utility and expense. One machine
can be taken for a type of all. To city
like Buffalo 1t sells for 5000. The great
sures absolute accuracy in expressing
the will Of the voter. 1t is automatic,
registers only what the voter wills,
cannot be disturbed without being
wrecked, and casts up the totals as 1t
goes. AS soon as the polls are closed
the returns are there. totaled up and
ready for transcription to the records
for canvass. 1t provides for the voting
of "split tickets" by an ingenious de-
vice, varying. OF course. in the various
types. But 1t insures one thing-it rem
ders any contest impossible.
The cash register was once scOffed at
az thing Of wills and buckfulness,
designed to toss the store proprietor In
the air and bungle his accounts. 1t was
remarked with scOrn and hilarity that
one graduate Of commercial college
was worth more than 1900 machines
In casting up the receipts in cash. That
day, as all others, passed. Compare
lively few concerns In these days omit
the humble cash register. because Of its
speed and approved accuracy in assem-
bling totals. The longest headed arith-
mcticians the world has ever produced
cannot calculate skillfully enough to
destroy the eumiroIse OF the delicate
machine. which attends to business
and merely rings bell when cleared
for action.
At least half dozen voting machines
have been invented, each OF which has
points In its favor, according to the re-
ports of investigators. a typical one
deserves a detailed description. 1t is
about four feet square and ten inches
deep, and Is supported by legs. the top
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

versant, FOR he had always known that
she was ''intellcctual."
1t was scarcely week before Reggy
again presented himself at the yelling.
tons. lie asked for Miss Wellington
instead of for 1.-The ladies'" He was UNI
conscious of the neglect of Mrs. Well
ington but wary Alicia smiled when
she, alone, was summoned to the draw.
ing room.
"Oh, Mr.. DE Grevc," she sad-hereto-
fore she had called him Reggy-"l am
80 glad to see you. l know you can
help me solve something that has been
worrying my p..or BRAIN"
She took seat beside the young man
and submitted the 'sOmething' that
had been worrying her. 1t was only y
chnrnle, IN intricate one, however, tC
which Alicia knew the answer. Reggy
did not suspect that and he was good
ut puzzles. He solved this one easily
and explained the elaborate process tC
Miss Wellington.
THANK you, Mr.. DE Greve. you are
so clever" said Alicia, exactly as she
had heard Lottie say the same words
to different men at least hundred
times.
That evening as Kcggy went away his
predominant thought was "She thinks
me clever"
In the course Of time Alicia convinced
Keggy that she was unconnonly pref
ty, agreeable, not too wise, and alto
gether chnrming-just the woman ~
preside over his house and help him
spend his rather large patrimony. She
also convinced him that he was good
looking, clever, witty, and manly. H.
deed, under tie sun of her approval he
grew wonderfully until he was quite u
different Reggy.
At last the schcmed for proposal took
place. Satisfied with himself and much
more than satisfied with the accom-
plished Alicia, Reggy asked her to he
his wife. Alicia foresaw the coming
offer, of course. She made ready to re-
fuse it. She even chose her next vic.
tim, William Giles. a lawyer of skill
and renown. He would be difficult to
steel.
But she did not think of William
when Keggy proposed. She watched
1.-The boy" as she called him in her
heart with a curious pride. "llow well
he does it," she thought. love has
made man of him. lie is desperately
I'm earnest; he Is charming-he is ador;i.
BILE"
"Why. Reggy." she said aloud, to hei
own establishment. Il believe do love
you. Yes, | will marry you, after all
yes yes WILL"
The happy Keggy did not notice the
peculiar wording of Alicias acceptance
of his heart and fortune. He had wor
her and his joy seemed complete. Nc
one but his wife ever knew that he h;,t
been the subject of an experiment.
Chicago Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

on the front Of the machine In full view
of the public before it is closed by the
curtain is an Australian ballot. 22x4o
Inches. At the head OF each ticket over
the party emblem is a straight ticket
knob, and in front of each name where
the marking space should be is on indl-
Gator which may be E.oved over the
name to Indicate the voters choice.
which connects the counter, but does
not register the vote until the lever Is
moved to open the curtain.
The voter first selects his party ticket,
and by pulling the straight knob at the
top over the party emblem down to the
right, moves all the pointers for that
ticket II he desires to split his ticket
he can move the pointer back from over
the name that does not suit him. ana In
the same office line move the pointer
over the name he wishes to vote for.
After pulling the straight ticket knob.
a pointer may be- moved back and forth.
making a click at intervals to indicate
splitting, and at the same time, vote
straight. In splitting his vote he can
move the pointers silently. with little
care. Having arranged his vote salts
factorily. he is now ready to register it.
which he does by throwing the curtain
open by means Of an operating lever,
with which he closed ii. thus casting
and counting his vote in perfect Sc
crecy. After the votes are closed and
the machine locked against voting. the
doors in the rear are unlocked, and the
vote of each candidate is shown on the
counters, ready to be copied over the
election returns.
The machine is constructed Of steel
and nOn-corrOSive metal. and where
steel is used it is protected from rust 10y
plating with copper and nickel. Every
movement is positive, the machine Is
wholly different in construction from
any other and cannot be manipulated
fraudulently The machine weighs
about 500 pounds, and when boxed for
storage or shipment occupies space
about four feet square and sixteen
inches deep.
There Is another device. known as the
United States voting machine, that
has keyboard on which Is paced II
printed ballot, or labels, with the name
of each candidate, with separate push
button adjacent to each name The
machine has n large push button for
each party ticket The operation Of the
door through which the voter passes
out of the booth registers the vote he
has indicated. This device will readily
accommodate up to 800 voters by
actual test n voter can enter the booth,
vote the straight ticket and make his
exit in from five to ten seconds. When
the polls close the door Is locked in an
open position, which locks the mechan-
ism of the machine, after which the
counting compartments are thrown
open to inspectors and watchers and
the total number Of votes received by
each candidate taken OIL and read in
public and ample opportunity is given
to compare the figures with the dial on
the machine. 1t is mounted on Wheels.
and Is as readily transported as any
ordinary truck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

but the Judge of election could hand
him Il ballot, thus preventing tissue
ballots and vest-pocket voting; that he
retired to make his choice Of cand-
dates free from prying eyes, and that
he saw his ballot get inside the box.
But at this point the lesson ended,
for after trying the Australian system
beneficial as it has prevent Is GER
tain that progress demands still further
improvements, with eight tickets in the
field and each ticket with sixty candi-
dates, all printed on one sheet Of paper,
many voter, even Of average intelli-
gence. has been bewildered. Outside
Of this. the question of economies. in
money and time, has arisen. The
blanket ballot has been found cum
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

was brought home to her by II medita-
ton on love and matrimony which fol-
lowed the receipt of Il letter annOunc-
ing the engagement of the only un-
married one of her classmates. 10 be
sure, Alicia was younger than the other
girls, but she had come out the same
year.
1T Is all very we'll not to marry" she
said to herself in conclusion. but 1t il
odd not to attract a single suitor. There
must be something lacking in me.
have always known that l didn't like
men, but 1t Is strange that men don't
like me. l can accomplish almost any
thing II make up my mind to 1t.
will have a lover. l need not marry
him, of course. but will have him des-
peratcly in love with me, so that shall
have an impassioned offer; then will
refuse him."
Alicia cast about her list of male ac-
quaintnnces with a view to selecting a
suitable man for her experiment. FL
nally she chose Reggy De Greve. Reg
Ky was n year younger than Alicia. lie
was as frivolous as any girl and de-
cidedly effeminate in his looks and
ways. He had been one of I.ottie's nll-
mcrOus admirers, In an impressive way.
but he had never gotten up courage to
propose to her. lie had not been sure
that he wanted to do so. Now he came
to the house rather because he was used
to coming to see 1.-THE ladies'" once in so
often. Alicias mother was fond of
him, for she had known him since he
was in dresses and she regarded him
rs a boy. or Alicia he stood somewhat
in awe.
"Reggy will be good one to begin
with" thought that young woman. "lIe
will he easy to influence. After haye
refused him ! can try some one more
difficult"
Thus Miss Wellington began her ca
rper as Il tirt. That evening EcgEy
came to the house. He found Alicia
wonderfully interesting She talked
about cotillon figures. pretty girls,
Judges. and golf. Reginald was in de-
mand as II cotillon leader. he was Il
chevalier dies danes, an expert chatting
dish cook, and an aspiring golf player.
"Gwacious. never thought she knew
so much" he said to himself as he left
the house. But this was only because
Alicia had displayed knowledge Of the
subjects with which Reggy was con-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

The machine tried at the lrvington,
Ind, election. year ago the present
month, has some advantages over both
of the machines just described. 1t Ia
arranged to handle seven different tick
cts, with eighty names to each ticket,
while the face, or keyboard, is 36x44
inches in dimensions. This device both
registers and records every vote cast
first on the dial. and then In addition on
perforated proof, or tally sheet. 1t
has also a time lock, which can be set
to stop voting at any hour fixed by law
for the closing Of the polls. Further. 1t
handles fractional votes.
In u recent election In Rochester, N.
Y, the voting machines made 1t posi-
BILE for the first return to be given to
the public within six minutes after the
closing Of the polls. while the final re-
turns were declared just thrty-One
minutes later. The entire result was
known three-quarters of an hour after
the closing of the polls.
From all of this it will he conceded
that voting by machine has many de-
siruble features. The reduction Of the
cost of holding elections, the speed with
which the votes can be taken. and the
speed with which returns can be made.
all important elements to consider
Once adopted by law, the inanmate
faces of these engines formed to tell
what the people want will be the medi-
UNI OF stopping foolish contests, which
cost the people heavy sums of money.
One lack will yet remain, however.
Complete publication OF the ballot can
not be effected until some device IL
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

bersome; to the uneducated voter It has
often proved u puzzle. lntricacy has
been the fault. TO show how common
u the confusion. the faulty marking Of
ballots, 1t may be stated that In the
New York election of 1897 some 122, O80
ballots were thrown out as blank or de-
fcctive. Add to this the fact that In the
city of Chicago 1t costs $4,000 merely
to hold an election for two judges. and
some of the defects Of the Australian
system may be understood.
For these and many other reasons
the public mind is dwelling earnestly
on the theme Of voting by machinery.
1t is certain that the voting machine
would in time be able to defeat the
workings Of the party machine. Sew
eral things are asserted in its favor
that appeal strongly to the honest
voter. One is the reduced expense Of
conducting elections, which Is brought
about by the increased speed in ballot.
Ing. and the consequent reduction In
the number Of polling precincts. A
great stride has been made in this d.
rection in the way Of practical expert
ment, and, In order to understand the
workings Of the new system. a typical
case would be that Of great city like
Chicago. Here there are 1920 pre-
cincts with an average Of 32S regis
tered voters. Five men to the precinct
are officials at every election and each
man receives 8 daily. The city sets
aside $124.CO for salaries Of these
Judges and clerks. The rental of the
precinct headquarters averages SIS.
The ballots cost over $1,000. When
the care. keeping and distributing ex-
penses are added this cost IL doubled
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

80 QUARTER Of century ago
IN when a citizen desired to vote he
49, was beset with difficulties--at
least annoyances-from the time he
hove in sight of the army Of "heelers"
ut the polling place until he reached
the ballot box handlers. He was
crowded out of line, jostled, yelled at,
delayed by challenges. Voting was a
matter Of strength brute force and en-
durance. There was no privacy or Sc
crecy Of political inclination. The pro-
gram then in vogue Disguised the re-
spectacle voter, and there was no rem
edy or improvement afforded until the
Australian system came into use.
This plan exceeded in purity and &C.
curacy anything that America had
been able to devise Its salient benefits
were that the intending voter has a
clear 200 feet In which to approach the
voting booth unattended, that no man
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

Mr. Wimpley-My constant aim in
this life is to do something to make the
world better.
Mrs. Wimplcy you'll do 1t:
feel sure of that.
MIR. Wimpley-Ah, Maria. am glad
that you have for once in your life in
dictated that you have faith in my abil-
ity to accomplish something.
Mrs. Wimpley-Yes. you'll die some
day. Then the world will be better.-
Chicago News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07
Cedar Forests Are Diminishing.

The cedar forests remaining In the
northeastern part Of the continent are
In ArOostook County, Maine, the north
ern counties of New Brunswick, and
the counties of Temiscouata. Rimouski,
Bonaventure and Gaspe, in Quebec.
Here cedar grows large and there are
more trees to the acre than farther
south. 1t is found on the high land as
well as in the swamps. In Nova Scotia
cedar does not grow. In Southern New
Brunswick there Is not enough left to
supply ties for the local railroads.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

River, at Woolwich, England, in 1882.
and was lowed down the river and
across the North Sea by a steamer to
Hamburg; from this place fiat barge
floated her up the Elbe and into the
Havel at Potsdam. where she still re-
mains.-Woman's Home Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

being a little over six feet from the
floor. From the upper corner projects
a semicircular bar. on which Is hung
n curtain. which forms a booth. An
operating lever extends from the center
Of the top Of the machine, the outer end
OF which Is attached to the curtain.
The voter throws this lever. which
closes the curtain about bim. Placed
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07
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perfected which will insure absolute
security and legality in the registration
Of voters themselves, whereby cor.
rupt man may be prevented from regis
tering under the name of some other
man long dead or removed from the
city. When such Il device Is created
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

and why may not photography and 9th
or science et?-then voting will be-
come an accurate expression Of the peo-
pies will. The reign of 1.-THE boss" will
boss"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07
Archibald tOrb. ..

The recently deceased Archibald
Forbes entrance upon the career OF
war correspondent was. 1t is said. de
ci,led 10y chance. His first step was to
enter n cigar shop at the bottom OF
I.r,lgnte hill. where he bought cigar,
and threw the names of the four or
five principal daily newspapers into
his hat before drawing lots to decide
which of them he should first np-
pronch. The name that he drew out
was that of the Ha'ly News. Without
delay he sought out Mr.. now Sir !. r.
Robinson. whom he then met for the
first time. and was promptly engaged.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

Dogs may have family trees. but you
cannot tell theW by their baikA
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-07

Economy in Wire ess Tele2raphy.
In one case $:ti6.OOO has been saved
owing to the establishment Of wireless
telegraphy between the East Goodwip
lghtship and the South Foreland.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
City Paragraphs.

The Amphions have comic opera
IN preparation
Mr.. M. J. Bundy of Chicago, Ill, is
in the city the guest of Mr.. E. e.
Cooper.
The banquet Tuesday evening at
Liberty Baptist church was largely
attended.
Mrs. Marbara Cole, 1916 18th street,
northwest, has been quite i'll, but is
now out again.
Miss Florence Carter, of 2239 18th
street northwest, is out again, after a
severe illness.
Rev. w Bishop Johnson lectured on
Frederick Douglass" in Lynchburg,
Va, last night.
Mrs. Henry Lacy and Mrs. Samuel
4. Lacy. OF 1926 10th street, have both
been on the sick list.
Prof. Robert 81. Terrell will be- the
speaker at the Second Baptist Lyceum
one week from tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. j. Thomas Bntler, the well
known dramatic reader gave a recital
Wednesday evening at Lincoln Me
mortal church.
Mrs. Harry w. Cornell has been quite
Ill for the few weeks at her home, I148
18th street, n. W. Many anxious friends
wish her speedy recovery.
Miss Jessie Keevner, matron of DR..
John Il. Francis Sanitarlum, was re-
Gently called to her home, Springfield,
Ohio, by the death of her sister.
Miss E. L. Leftwich spent the holi-
days in Philadelphia as the guest of
Mrs. E. G. Nickens. where she vas en-
tertained by her many friends.
The funeral of Mrs. West, late OF 1928
9TH street, northwest. took place Tues
day afternoon at Simpson Chapel, on
Florida avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets.
Madam Il. A. Mack the hair dresser,
of 1431 w street northwest, has re.
The colored American., 1900-01-20

moved to 1917 Cochran street. She will
De glad TO have her friends and custO-
mers to call.
Mr.. ThOs. r. w. Jackson a prOmi-
nent citizen of Mobile, Ala, and mem.
Der of the B. NJ. q. passed through the
ETY. last Monday en- route home from
Philadelphia.
If you want to be astepOgrapher and
typewriter, | can teach you in ten easy
lessons for five collars. send me q
card and | will call. Address Prot.
Banket, 2t0S G street, north west.
Toe engagement of Miss Mar ha DAILY
vf 1147 20 street, n. W., and Mr..
Robi. F. Freeman Of 915 8.h street,
W., has been announced. The wedding
will take place in the near future.
Gen. Robert Smalls, Collector Of Gus
toms at Beaufort, s. g is In the city.
He is guest at 1918 18th street, n. W.,
and is taking advantage of his visit to
have special treatment for his eyes.
The special one dollar rate for sub
scription to The COlOred American for
one year will last for only Is days.
After that date the original price of
81 90 per year will be restored. Send in
your one dollar now,
$50 90 A MONTH! The National
Colored Teachers Bureau has a po
sition at that salary for a capable
teacher Ofagriculture and dairying. Ad
dress ) @ Clayton M. D., Secretary,
459 @ street. a. W. at once.
Rev. W. E. TolIiver, the scholarly
young minister who formerly assisted
his father, Rev. |. TOIliver in the
pastorate of Liberty Baptist church, has
returned to the city, after an extended
tour through te West.
Mr.. r L. Elliott, one of the best
known groceryman In this city has
o pened one OF the best and up to-date
grocery stores in the city, at the corner
OF 4th and 0 streets northwest. Every
thing in the grocery line Is foun at
store.
Miss Beatrice Jones is carrying So
prano leads with excellent success IN
the Second Baptist choir. Her sweet
voice shows steady improvement in
quality and volume under the training
Of Prof. R. w. Thompkins, the efficient
directO:.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
CKOP US A POSTAL CARD

II
You are going out of town,
You have q guest visiting you,
Your pastor IS given q reception,
You are managing cOLcert,
You or your friends are ill,
An heir is born into your house
hold.
A meeting for specific purpose is
called,
Your pastor breaches an exception
ally good sermon,
You buy piece OF property,
You are appointed to an office,
You know anything of general in
terest,- drop us card, briefly stating
the facts.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
Lace Curtains
IS Portieres s2.0S,

25 pairs of slightly imperfect che
mile portieres, embracing every desira.
bic color-not more than one pair of
one pattern. If perfect, would sell up
to 6 pair. To go for 1898 per
pal.
$500 Portieres, $1.9S
Pretty tapestry portieres in new de-
signs and colorings. iringed top and
bottom. $1.9S pair, instead of
$500
The colored American., 1900-01-20

and POrtieres
$3.50 Lace Curtains, 75c,
200 pretty Nottingham lace curtains
good lengths and widths-foral and
Brussels effects s-worth up to $1.39-
for z 5 cents pair.
So so Lace Curtains $3.50
800 pairs of Nottingham lace cur
tains-embracing Irish point fsh-net,
Brussels and floral effects-full width
and 81 yards long, worth up to $3.50
pair, for $1.39.