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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
CARE OF THE FEET.
Suggestions Concerning Shoes, Stool
ings and Amateur ChirOpOdy.

Suggestions Concerning Shoes, Stock
| ings and Amateur ChirOpOdy.
We may congratulate ourselves that
more and more, as time goes on, GUS
tom and fashion move together in the
direction Of the proper care Of the feet.
In shoes the extremely pointed
toe is for the moment tabOOed as vul-
gar. But fashion, alas! only repents Of
her sins to commit the same over again,
and the pointed toes will probably be
forced upon us again long before the
feet crippled by the last batch can be
cured. In the meantime, while common
sense and fashion 60 hand IN hand, we
must make the best Of our day of op.
portunity.
Many insults are offered to those
faithful, Woodworking servants, the
feet, besides confinement in narrow,
cramped and ill-ftting shoes. We talk
learnedly of the necessity for ventila-
ton, and then we shut the feet into tight,
imprevious leather and expect them to
bear up the weight of our bodies all day
long without a grumble and without
breath of air. Or we take pains to have
our shoes long enough, and then put on
socks or stockings half an inch too
short, and wonder where the corns
come from. ~
Almost as necessary as the proper
clothing of the feet is the proper toilet.
At least morning and night they should
be bathed and then manipulated to
keep them smooth and supple. Stock
ings should be changed frequently, be-
cause the feet, owing to their constant
confinement and the hard work they
are called upon to do, are always per-
spring. The same pair of shoes should
not be worn two days in succession. 1t
is an easy matter to have two pairs in
use on alternate days and is excellent
economy besides, as it gives the shoes
a chance to become perfectly dry, and
consequently they keep in better shape
and last longer.
| Very hot water unless ordered for
medicinal purposes, should not be used.
as it has tendency to soften the feet
and make them tender. A little
aIcOHOl well ruDDeu III ultei 'Hc patH 10
good, especially for those who are
much exposed to bad weather, as it
gives them tone and prevents too pro-
fuse perspiration.
Finally. there should be no amateur
corn-cutting. Badly cut corns are apt
to spread. to say nothing of the dangers
Of blood poisoning, gangrepe. and other
dreadful accidents that occasionally
follow clumsy, ignorant surgery on the
feet.-YOuth's Companion,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26

Miss Mary wilkins in her new book
Of short stories published by Harpers is
shown in an entirely new field--they are
stories of animals and flowers.
A new writer has come out Of New
York. Miss Ethel Watts Mumford.
"Dupes" is the title Of story aimed at
the "faddists" of metropolitan society.
a Tallahassee Girl" one of Maurice
Thompson's best, may be had in a
cheaper form as one of the Riverside
Series of novels and stories, published
by Houghton, Miffiin & Co.
Charles Scribner's Sons are publish
ing book that may be useful to
writers, First Steps with Good
Writer'S" by Miss Mary f. Burt, Illus
trated by Miss Mildred Howells.
Mrs. William Allen has dedicated her
little volume. '"rhe Love Letters Of a
Liar" to 1.-The men who wouldn't,
couldn't and Cidn't write them" The
book is having unexpected success.
Douglas Sladen's new novel, my Son
Richard" just published in England, is
said to be written in what may be called
the new style Of fiction-the Elizabeth
and Her German Garden" STYLE in
which great emphasis Is given to envir-
onment. The scene in this instance Is a
riverside resort on the upper Thames.
The whole book is permeated with river
life in the height Of the season.
John A. Steuart, whose new novel,
1.-The Eternal Quest" is one of the
books Of the hour in England, having
run into four editions in five weeks, be-
longs to the men who have lived novels
as we'll as written them. A child Of the
Scotch highlands, Mr.. Steuart had been
running about in kits many years be-
fore he could say two words in English.
English was to him a strange tongue,
which he set out to learn as II he were
learning German. Then to Ireland and
then to America, and across the Allan.
tic his frontier life in the South pro-
vided him with just such excitements
as nature meant him to have when II
made him a novelist. Mr.. Steuart has
returned to England again after his
roamings to write some more stories.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
An Ingenious Excuse.

General William +. Sherman was
fond Of relating the following story:
when I was with the army in Geor-
gia, slave-Owner about Christmas
time missed fine fat turkey. He sns-
pected a good-looking mulatto, and or
dered the man to be brought before
him. You have stolen my turkey and
eaten it,! said the irate planter. Use
not gwine to say l didn't when you
says did, massa.' fought to have you
logged. What have you to say why
l should not punish you" We'll, mas
sa, you hain't lost anything particular.
You see. you has little less turkey
and good deal more Niger! And the
master was compelled to acknowledge
the philosophy of the slave and let him
90 unwhipped."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
IAFAYETTETHe COURTlER.
The Gallant French n, an and His Second
Visit to America.


Many charming stories have been
told by old ladies who We're In their
prime when Lafayette made his second
visit to America Of the gallant French.
mans courtesy.
On the day Of his public reception in
Virginia he rode In an open carriage
without his hat, exposed to the rays OF
a brilliant sun. bowling to the crowds
always ready to greet him. There was
some apprehension that sunstroke
might be the penalty of his politeness
but the marquis was an old soldier
Before leaving home he had put a
damp towel into his capacious wig, and
protected by this helmet he could in.
dulge his French politeness with i'm.
punity. French and American revolu'
tons and Austrian dungeons had
taught him the art Of self-preservation
The most charming story is Of earlier
date-his visit to the mother Of Wash.
ington, says writer In the Youths
Companion. He found her In the gar.
den. raking together dried weeds and
sticks. preparatory to bonfire, ar.
rayed in linsey skirt, sack and broad.
.brimmed hat tied over the plated Dor.
der Of her cap.
The hostess met the situation with
the cOmpOsure Of duchess. Dropping
her rake, she took between her bare
palms the hand the nobleman extend.
ed as he bowed before her and said:
"Ah. marquis! You have come ia
see an old woman! can make the wei.
come without changing my dress.
am glad to see you. have often heard
my son George speak of you. But
come in"
Preceding him into her living rooms
she placed herself opposite him. erect
as girl of IS, never touching the tall
straight back Of her chair, while she
listened to the praises Of her son pour.
ed forth by the eloquent Frenchman.
Then she mixed with her own hands
cooling drink and offered it to the
general with plate of homemade gin
ger cakes. The man Of the world &C.
cepted the beverage as simply and
gracefully as 1t was rendered, pro.
nounced it delicious and arose to 60
Would she give him her blessing?
She looked up to heaven. folded her
hands and prayed that God would
grant him safety. happiness. prosper
ity and peace"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
His PrecautIOn

Have you been done YETI" asked
the enthusiast for vaccination of the
first friend he met after the operation
had been performed on himself "No,''
said the friend. with some energy. go
ing to be of course?' proceeded the en-
thusiast aggressively. NO" said his
friend. conscientious objector?''
sneered the enthusiast. No" said his
friend. Aren't you afraid Of catching
smallpox" cried the other NO" still
persisted his friend. The man was mp
set; but he made one more remark.
Then you mean to say you've taken
no precautions against the epidemic"
he said finally. "Oh. yes" replied his
friend. walking away; 1--WE had small.
pOy!"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
FLOWERS FOR THE TEACHERS.
How the Schoolrooms Are Frightened
by the Pupils.

now the SCnOOIfOOmo are 8ntSnSu
by the Pupils.
The janitor of public school build
ing stood pointing to young woman
just quitting the building with large
cornucopia. made out of a newspaper,
in one hand. do you know what that
teacher is carrying homer" he asked.
Il haven't the least idea from it's
shape" replied the man who had stop
ped for chat
You'd be surprised If you saw every
teacher in this school, and in nearly
every other school in the city, leaving
same kind?"
Il would" said the other. II sup
pose it has something to do with their
work here 3D.
Not at all. said the janitOr. They're
simply taking away the flowers the
school children brought them this
morning From about this time of the
year on to the close of the session you
will see this thing repeated each day.
But there's more in this little fact than
you'd at first think. If you care to fol-
low it up you'll learn a good deal about
the popularity of teachers with their
pupils. 1t is seldom that teacher Is
not remembered at all by her scholars.
1t would be pretty unpopular teacher
that didn't get at least nosegay. The
big-hearted. generous little tots even
hand the 'gruff old jantor' pretty bou-
quet quite occasionally.
Everything in the way Of cut flow
ers and sometimes potted plants is
brought here every morning. And if
a teacher Is we'll liked she can't begin
to carry home all the flowers she re-
ceives. Some Of the classrooms look
like florists shops There's hardly a
woman teacher who doesn't keep one
or two vases on her desk. and they
are almost always filled up. 1t GER
tainly brightens up the plain school
rooms with color. Roses. violets.
daisies carnations. peonies. sweet peas.
sometimes wild flowers gathered after
a trip to the fields and woods in the
favOrites with the children.
1T would 90 anybody gOOd. cOntln-
ued the janitOr, according to the New
York Times, ito watch the beaming
face Of child who intends to surprise
her teacher with gift. It's bit Of
sunshine for the cloudiest day. The
love of most children for the love Of
their teacher shows itself plainly in
these floral gifts, which are frequently
in the nature of peace offerings When
child has offended her teacher she
generally takes the first step toward
a reconciliation by timidly presenting
a little fistful of flowers the next day.
"The men teachers? Oh, yes. their
pupils bring them flowers, too. Bache-
lor buttons? Yes, and roses, also.
Its pretty example of school chill
dren's thoughtfulness," he concluded.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
DEPENDS ON PLACE OF BIRTH.
Just Because You Have Seen Snow You
May Not Know Everything.

When the young man from Florida
came to live in New York he woke up
one morning last winter and, going to
the window. he looked out on what was
to him Il novel scene. 1t was a snow
storm, the first he had ever seen.
Jumping into his clothes, he ran into
the street. He stopped and gathered
handfuls Of snow and threw them in
the air; he jumped into a drift and sent
it flying with his feet; he finally lay
down and rolled in it-all this time
shouting and laughing at the top Of his
voice.
One Of the crowd which had gather
ed to watch his antics went up to him
and told him how his mother used to
cure fits and volunteered to try it on
him.
II haven't any fit" the young mar
said.
whats the matter with you, then?'
"Why, don't you see the snow?"
Eyes, l see it. What Of it? l have
seen it before"
well. haven't" said the Florid..
young man.
what! You never saw snow be-
fore?" asked the astonished questioner.
Never. Seems strange to you. don't
it,"
ut beats any sample of verdancy l
ever ran across"
"Oh. don't know" unused the Flor
ida cracker. according to the New York
Mail and Express. did you ever see
an alligator eating a black boy? No?
Well. you are not so many. after all.
| have seen it many times" And.
throwing n handful Of snow down his
shirt collar. he pursued his joyous gam
bOls.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
Passing of the Public Range.

. According to telegram from Helena.
Mont, the cattlemen Of the Northwest
are buying land rapidly and settling
down with their herds. They have be-
gun to realize that the public range
will soon be thing of the past, and
that the man who would continue in
the business of raising cattle must
have land Of his own upon which to
Craze them. This is an encouraging
feature Of the live stock industry, for
1t means more cattle on the same num-
Der of acres and better cattle than
have been produced by the ranges. At
the same time it makes the cattleman
independent and no longer at the mercy
of the seasons. compelled to move
hither and thither with his herds in
order to find sustenance for them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
RECENT JUDICIAL DECISIONS.


estate agent from both parties is held
by the Supreme Court Of North Caro-
lima in the case of Lamb vs.. Baxter
40 s. +. Rep, $50 to be justified
where he Informed them that he would
charge them BOTH, and they both
agreed to pay him.
A series Of garnishments instituted
by creditor to tie up the wages Of Il
labOring man until the expiration Of
the time during which they are ex.
empt and then appropriate them is
held, in Rustad VS.. Bishop (Minn), 80
L. r. A. 16S, to constitute a perversion
Of civil process which the courts can.
not sanction.
A testator may select his executor,
and unless the selection Is made from
class of persons which by common
law or statute Is excluded from ap.
pointment, the Supreme Court of Err.
rOrs of Connecticut, in the case Of
Farmers Loan and Trust Company VS..
Smith (51 Att. Rep. 500. holds that
the Probate Court cannot reject the
person selected.
Where an employer undertakes to
convey an injured employee to his home.
and in so doing neglects to take the
proper precaution to cover and protect
him, In consequence Of which expos.
ure complications ensue. causing his
death, the Supreme Court of Rhode
Of ho
Sonsdale Go. 81 Att. Rep. 62H, holds
that the employer is liable.
1t Is not usurious to enter into an
agreement for the payment Of usury
after the loan has been made or the
original debt contracted. 1t Is absolute.
ly necessary that the payment of usury
must be part Of the agreement of the
loan itself. There are a variety OF
ways by which professional money
lenders are enabled to avoid the stat.
utes Of State against usurious prac-
tees Of INSCRIPTIONS men (who, how.
ever, are called smart, shrewd bust.
ness men, by entering into contract
with the borrower by which the lender
indOrses the negotiable instrument. In
such case he becomes security on his
own note. although at the time the
money Is supposed TO be merely han
died by the lender. In other words,
when you apply to the lender for a
loan, he very politely tells you that he
hasn't any Of his own money to lend,
but that he has client who is anxious
to loan certain amount. and that he
Is willing to indorse the note provided
you will pay him, say fifty dollars for
his Endorsement. and at the same time
assures you that he knows where the
note can be cashed. If this is the real
consideration then the bonus can never
be construed as a usuriOus transaction,
although you may have your own idea
of the matter In such case the lender
loans his name and credit for your con.
sideration. and the interest on the face
Of the note will never exceed the legal
rate. In other words. he guarantees
your paper. and the law says that ne
may receive any consideration what
ever for his Endorsement. If, however,
you can show that it was his own
money that actually discounted the pa
per. then the contract would be us,ri.
Gus. But the matter is so managed that
it would be a most difficult thing to
prove the subterfuge.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
Don't Use Milk Personalities.

Don't Use Milk Personalities.
Several so-called milk preservatives
are being offered this year that were
not on the market a year ago, and the
claim Is made for at least one of them
that it will not in any way injure the
milk. 1t would seem almost unneces-
sary to advise farmers to avoid ,nese
preservatives. for the use Of them will
mean trouble. The local board OF
health in nearly every town in the
country sufficiently large to have such
body of. men, backed by the law, will
make more trouble this year than ever
before. Formalin and other chemicals
used for the preservation Of milk are
very injurious to health, and laws
against the use of them are vigorously
enforced. Unfortunately, the farmer
cannot control the milk after 1t leaves
his hands. but as many farmers de-
liver the product of their diaries direct
to the consumer this warning Is meant
for them. The writer has personal
knowledge that the utmost precautions
are being taken in many States. and
there is no way Of foolng these au-
thOrities. In some sections the law
has been changed so that a term OF
Imprisonment has been added to the
heavy fine that was imposed year
ago. In other sections fine and i'm
prisonment takes the place of fine or
Imprisonment.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
An Exact Answer,

WAS this man Dennis an entire
stranger to you?" asked the crOss-ex.
aiming counsel Of witness In an i'm.
portant case.
"SOrr?" said the witness, whose stu.
pid face was crossed with wrinkles OF
anxiety, for he had been warned to be
cautious and exact in his answers.
The lawyer repeated his question.
well. no sorr," said the witness with
a sudden CLEAN Of enlightenment; "he
couldn't be that. for he had but the
wan arm. sOrr, but he was a partial
stranger. sorr; Ord niver seen him be.
fOOr"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
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Remedy for Scaly Leg.


The disease, scaly leg, is we'll known
to all who keep poultry, and while it
Is considered that the. presence Of this
trouble does not affect the health Of
the fowl it is an Objectionable trouble
and ought to be removed. There is
good reason to believe that the COM
fort II not the health of the fowl is
affected, for the scaly leg is due to a
parasite and the working Of the mite
must be more or less annoying to the
birds.
The Illustration shows how the scaly
leg looks, and it will be seen that it
differs from the other leg trouble
known as tuberculosis leg. The pene-
trating Of the mites beneath the scales
causes them to protrude so that to
reach the mites and remove the cause
OF the trouble the scales must be re-
moved. Soak the legs in warm. soapy
water until the scales are softened
somewhat. then remove them with a
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
Hixh Quality Strawberry.

For large berries Of high quality Mar
shall, William Belt and Sample are
valuable, but for market berries, where
quality Is desired. Excelsior for early.
followed by Warfeld. Haverland,
Clyde, Sample, William Belt and Blu
bach, will, with good culture, give de-
sirable results. Some Of the newer
sorts are promising, but need further
trial. Senator Dump. Rough Rider,
Empress and Parsons Beauty are all
berries of much promise. but every
grower should carefully select such va
rieties as are suited to his methods of
culture and environment.-Mich igan
Station Bulletin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26

Purity opens the way to world OF
gladness.
Memory makes many payments for
good deed.
Don't ring the bell of prayer and run
away; wait.
Loving deeds are the best seeds; they
bear in all soils.
The least man is an essential part OF
Gods great plan.
Learn to be contented. and you will
know how to be rich.
Leisure hours are the best or the
worst part of our lives.
The weakest saint on his knees is
too strong for the devil.
The merry-hearted have a fortune
that thieves cannot steal.
You are Of the aristocracy. But it Is
the aristocracy of service.
Do your best to-day and you will be
able to do better tomorrow.
Conscience. Revelation and Example
are the street lamps of God.
Airing other peoples faultS never
made them smell any sweeter.
We must live for Christ here. If we
would live with Him hereafter.
Measure your plans by line that
will reach across the next world.
Love had rather serve Christ in a
dungeon than satan in a palace.
Adversely gives the great man a
chance to show how great he Is.
God alone can change us. Others
can only bring out what is In us.
The constant Christ in the heart
makes the consistent Christian in the
world.
If there is no sunshine in your relig-
ion do not be surprised if nobody
wants it.
The will of Christ ought to be more
to you than the good will Of your
neighbors.
The happiest people in this world are
this who are at rest from themselves
and at work for others.
The devil is not worrying over the
preacher who puts more rhetoric than
Christianity into his sermons.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
Infertility of Eggs.

One of the best plans of avoiding in
fertility Of eggs. if it be really due to
the forcing of eggs during the winter.
Is to have a number of selected fowls
that are kept solely for the purpose of
supplying the eggs that are to be hatch
ed. While this plan would entail con-
siderable labor and a separate pen, it
would also enable pOultry-raisers to
utilize the valuable two and three year
old hens that are not equal to the task
of heavy winter laying.
1t is advocated by some authorities
that more heavy grain and less in the
way of mashes be fed to laying hens,
the claim being that the vitality Of the
bird can be kept up longer by this
method.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
The Hawkshaw.

Towne-What profession does your
friend follow?
BrOwne-That of the light-ingered
gentry.
Towne-You don't mean it?
Browne-Yes; he's detective.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
The Stable Floor.

Undoubtedly the most convenient
floor of stable is of cement. The
ideal floor is made of cement. with
movable plank floors for the stalls. In
localities where the soil is of Il clayey
nature the natural soil will make n
very satisfactory floor if the stalls are
tioored with plank and plank cutters
are provided for the manure. Such Il
floor makes an excellent temporary ar
rangement. and cement can he pur-
chased and laid as time and funds will
permit.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26

round iron. hatten-
ed at ends and bent
at an angle to fit
the upright pieces, a
and b. The up
right, a. is 2x4x2S
inches; base. b. is
2x4x1S inches; lev
err, C. 1x4x40 inches,
while the latch. d,
is 1X11%x14 inches.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
The Mare at FoalinK Time.

Much Of the success that should at
tend horse-breeding depends upon the
care and attention bestowed upon the
then not only are her own health end
safety at stake, but the welfare Of her
progeny is also a matter for serious
consideration. 1t is therefore necessary
that extra recautions be adopted and
intelligent observation maintained in
order that mare and fOal may pass
through this critical period in the most
satisfactory manned.-Prof. George
Fleming.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
GermanY's Formulation.

In the matter of population Germany
(36.345. 0OW ranks after European Rus
sin (106. 100000 and the United States
CIc,3OO, 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-26
Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.

"Dey amt no use talkin'," said Char
coal Eph, as he sprnkled ashes on the
sidewalk, dis worl am full o ups an
downs. Be keerful O. dat patch o ice,
Mistah ckson"'-BaltimOre News.