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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
rnanship the trend Of European art
and Woodworking skill.

rnanship the trend Of European art
and Woodworking skill.
The first is called the English toma-
hawk, for the reason that 1t was the
kind made by the English, and traded
by them to the tribes with whom they
came in contact in their settlement of
the new world. The English-made
tomahawk is patterned after the old
English ak. The fore part of the tom
ahawk runs in perfectly straight line
from the pipe" or hammer" down to
the edge Of the blade, while the rear
part of the blade curves upward and
inward toward the handle The French
style Of tomahawk is altogether differ
ent. The pipe" is the same as in the
English (for that matter, all toma-
hawks are, in this respect, alike. but
the blade was shaped exactly like an
ace of diamonds, forming sort Of
double triangle that caused the weapon
to look like spear-head set in the
side. rather than in the end, Of the
handle or shaft. This idea the French
took from the pike, a weapon very
common and popular in the French ar
mics of that period.
The tomahawk which the Spanish
traders sold to their Indian customers,
and which was manufactured in the
steel foundrles Of Toledo, differed very
much from the other and Is the rarest
of the three. The Spanish tomahawk
was an exact copy. only on smaller
scale. Of the old halberds. which were
exceedingly popular during the cru
sades, and had reached high state OF
perfection in Spain.
AS general thing. says the Wash
ington Post. one would be most apt to
find the English type Of tomahawk
among the Iroquois, Delawares. Shaw
nees. CherOkees. Creeks. ChOctaws
and other tribes that lived within the
AngloSaxon sphere of settlement; the
French style among the Ojibwas, Chip
pewas, Ottawas. Sioux. Nez Perces.
Flatheads and Crees, with whom they
dealt and came in contact before any
other whites. while the Spanish type
would be most apt to occur among the
Seminoles. Kiowas, Zunis and
Apaches.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
PUNISHED FOR AN INSULT.



For seven years one Of the most beau
tiful opera houses on the North Ameri-
can continent, that at Guanajuato, Mex
leo. has been tenantless. Its original cost
was S1,250,OOO, yet its stage has never
been trodden by actor or musician. 1t
has been under a ban because of an in
suit offered to President Diaz.
When Mexico was lifting its head
just above revOlts, riots and revolutions
two men stood prominently before the
people as leaders. One was DiaZ, the
other Gonzales. 1t was arranged.
therefore, so the story goes, that the
presidency Of the Mexican people
should alternate between Diaz and
Gonzales and the programme was car
ried out until the time came when
Daz should have abdicated in favor of
Gonzales second term.
At this particular time Diaz thought
any change might endanger results, so
said to Gonzales: You go and take
charge Of the State of Guanajauto as
its Governor. 1t is more important
that you should be there than in the
Presidents chair"
Gonzales obeyed, but the people re-
scented the nonfulfllment Of the ar
ticles Of the contract and they waited
revenge. 1t came.
Diaz, some eleven years ago, decided
to tour his great republic. He was re-
ceived with Ovations everywhere. On
entering the city Of Guanajauto, how
ever his carrige was stoned and he was
insulted. The story further states that
100 men were shot partly to avenge
the insult, but apparently Diaz has a
memory. Gonzales died. Since then
his people have had time to repent
Three years after the insult another
Governor was elected over the State Of
Guanajuato, also a Gonzales and a
warm personal friend Of the President.
To furnish playhouse at the capital
Of his State he raised the necessary
81, $50, 900, and the building was erect
ed, but it could not be Of any practical
use until the President Of the republic
opened it. This Diaz has not as yet
| done.
| But the President, while unforgiving,
Is, above all else, progressive. So 1t IS
claimed that at a very near date he will
open the place officially and be given
reception unprecedented in the history
of Mexico. 1t Is further stated that
American influence is largely RESPONSE
BILE for the relenting. 1t Is stated that
the influence Of this foreign capital has
been brought to bear on the President.
In the main this may be true, but
should Diaz visit Guanajuato officially
his presence there will be due largely to
the man who Is at present governor and
who bears the same last name as the
| old governor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
MAKERS OF TOMAHAWKs.
English, French and Spanish Made
the Metal Ind ian Weapons,

Englteh, French and Spanieh Made
the Metal Ind ian Weapons.
Before the discovery of America by
Columbus the Indians used as weapons
Of war stone axes, or celts. such as one
finds occasionally in opening mounds,
blowing fields or digging foundations,
the general form of which Is familiar
to almost every one. With the arrival
of the whites the Indians discarded
these clumsy weapons Of the stone age
and began using tOmahawks Of iron or
steel. which they obtained from the
white traders, and which, after the
wants of the Indians came to be better
known. were manufactured for the
American trade In various parts Of Eu-
rope. With the improvement in fire.
arms the Indians came in time to have
very little use even for the tomahawk,
so that none were made after 1864.
Thus it happens that these metal
tomahawks are Of more value and
greater interest than the earlier stone
axes, or celts, by reason of the fact
that the latter are fairly common and
can be found In almost any mound,
whereas the tomahawks Of European
manufacture are to-day exceedingly
rare and also because there are three
different varieties Of the latter, show
Ing in their design and general work
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
Paderewski at a Musicale.

When Paderewskl, the pianist. was
in Washington not long ago he was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald
De Koven. After the renowned Pole
had departed from the city, says the
Saturday evening Post, Mr.. De KoSen
said to a friend:
II never have any music at my house
while Mr.. Paderewski Is guest there,
but there was one time when Paderew-
ski himself played. and played for me
for nothing. believe am the only
man in America for whom he has done
so much.
Il was at my residence. then in New
York, and was entertaining at must
Gale number Of singers. famous IN
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
A BLOW GUN OF WRAPPING PAPER.

grand or comic opera. Suddenly word
came to me that MIR. Paderewski had
arrived. had not expected him and
was much surprised at his visit. Hur-
rying to the door, greeted him warm
~. and asked. somewhat wonderingly.
II anything serious had happened.
"'Oh. no. he replied. 4 simply heard
you were having a little musicale Of
your own in a quiet way. and thought
l should come around and play little
myself for you. You will not mind.
will you?
mind! I cried, thinking of the large
sums paid him for a single hours per-
Torrance and then: why. you know
you are most welcome at any time:
"And didn't he play! FOrty-dve min
utes, f-O-r-t-y-f-v-e minutes!
mo one objected. assure you"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
Mosquitoes and Colors.

The anopheles mosquito, says the
Dietetic and HYGIENE Gazette. Is at
tracted by some colors and repealed by
others. Experiments have been con
Quoted In gauze tent, one end Of
which was formed by large windows,
Into these the sunlight poured on
bright days. Large stone basins were
placed on the floor for the mosQuitOs
to breed In.
1t was Immediately noticed that
when person entered the tent clad In
dark gray clothes, the mosquitoes set
tied on the cloth. When the person
entering was dressed In white flannel
they did not approach him.
A number of boxes lined with cloth
Of various cOlors We're placed In rows
on the floor, and 1t was noticed thai
great numbers of mosquitoes entered
the box lined with dark-blue. Fewer
of the insects sought the boxes lined
with other cOlors. the number dimin
lshing in this order: dark-red, brown
scarlet, black, slate-gray. olive-green
violet, leaf-green, blue, pearl-gray
pale-green, light-blue, Ochre. white and
orange. No mosquitoes whatever were
found in the box lined with yellow
The number Of insects cOngregatin
in houses might therefore easily be les
sened by the choice of suitable cOlors
applied to the walls. A trap lined witt
something dark would attract so man,
insects that they could be slain in large
numbers. Mosquto-bars or screens
should be of yellow; for blue or blacL
attracts them and cOaxes them into
finding admission.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
As Good as q Compass.

1t is a well-known fact that in the
vast prairies Of Texas plant Is al
ways to be found which, under all
circumstances Of climate. change of
weather, rain, frost or sunshine, inva-
riably turns its leaves and flowers to
the north. If solitary traveller were
making his way across those trackless
wilds without a star or compass to di-
rect him he finds an unerring monitor
in an humble plant, and he follows its
guidance, certain that it will not mis-.
lead him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30

brief career, not yet
ended, however, of
William Loeb, Jr.,
a S siStant secretary
to President Roose-
welt.
Mr.. Loeb is a ma
We o f. Albany,
n. u, where he was
born on Oct. 8, 1866.
OF German descent,
his parents " e r G
poor a II d he was
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30

says about managing the men. but
here's a suggestion: If wife wants
her husband to be generous. she should
not wait till he dies to weep over him.
1t will count for more to weep when
ing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
A COmprehensive Wish.

'If good fairy were to grant you
just one wish, dear" said mother to
her 4-year-old daughter, what would
you wish?"
I'D wish could have everything
wanted" replied the little schemer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
Proof on Tan,

Clara-Was it a case Of love on her
part, do you think:
Maude-It certainly was. Why, she
gave up position paying q salary Of
Slo week to marry him and he is only
getting $40.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
Only Has an Interest Now.

"Is that your mamma. little boy?'
asked the lady in the hotel parlor.
"She useL to be mine" gravely re-
piled the little fellow, "but now I've
got twin sisters, so she's only one
third mine"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30

Girls, IL familiarity with lover
breeds contempt. the sooner you find
it out, the better You are long time
married aud dead.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
Internationally True.

Can you tell me in what condition
Job was ut the end of his life?" asked
the Sunday school teacher.
Dead" promptly replied the young
ster at the foot of the class.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
MADE HIS OWN WAY.
President Rooseve1t's Industrious As
sistant Secretary.

One of the best examples of what a
young man Of character and ability can
do in this country is furnished by the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30

genuine goodness Of heart but the
world judges by appearances. and
good breeding shows in no particular
so surely as in the way one treats
ones parents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30

heavily, but just enough to thoroughly
moisten the paper-yOu Will be Ell
abled to roll and unrOll the tube a num-
Der Of times II occasion necessitates.
When you have made the tube com-
pletely to your satisfaction. stand 1t
up in some dry corner and let 1t remain
there until the paste becomes thorough
" hardened. 1t will take some time for
it to dry, but when once 1t does you
will have blow gun which will seem
to you fully as hard as wood or bam-
boo, and which will last for months
You see. then. 1t Is very necessary that
the rolling should be done carefully, for
then it will be as permanent as your
baseball bat or top. Right here let ME
suggest, before forget it, that as soon
as you have completed the rolling, and
before standing 1t in corner to dry,
wind pieces of string around each joint
and at either end. and do not take
these of until the paste Is dry.
To make the dart Is a very simple
matter. 1t Is made as follows: Take a
large sized carpet tack having a sharp
point, and drop sealing wax on the
head until you have formed quite a
large ball. Now, while wax Is still
soft, stick into it number Of pieces
of worsted, each measuring about two
inches in length. There should be
enough Of these pieces Of worsted to I'LL
the mouth Of the tube without fitting at
all tightly You may easily judge Of
the number necessary by first blowing
the dart with a few strands attacha ed,
and adding worsted until your dart
shoots out Of the end of the tube with
considerable force. To add more
strands to the sealing wax soften the
latter by holding 1t over fire.
When you find that your blow gun
works really we'll you may easily paint
a target with writing ink on piece
of cardboard or wood. and place this
at the far end Of room. OF. bette.
still, at the end Of long hallway. In
making the target first paint round
bulls eye about two inches in dame.
ter, and then around this at distance
of two inches apart paint four rings
In playing the game the boy that first
gets 25 wins. The bulls eye counts
i've points the space between the bulls
eye and the first ring counts four. be
tween the second and third rings three
between the fourth and fifth rings one
In taking aim point the end Of the
blow gun just as straight as you can
at the bulls eye. or II at some distance
away, a little above 1t. When ready
to shoot blow suddenly and hard.
A Girl's Duty.
The first duty Of girl Of 10 Is to
her parents. To them she should be
loving. helpful and respectful. Nc
matter what kind Of people they are
a daughter owes this to her father and
mother, says Il contributor to Won.
ans Home Companion. To her mother
especially girl must show constant
affection. Nothing she does to keep
herself in spiritual and mental sym.
patty with her mother can do any.
thing but help her in the end. The
girl who acts with rude carelessness
toward her mother, who speaks slight.
ingly to her. marks herself at once as
iu-bred. She may not be wanting in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30

1t Is a good plan for man to leave
his widow some life insurance. in or
der that Hope May Take Root Again
in her heart
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
The Dear Ladies.

II. L. Wright-They say Miss An
tique has past.
Miss Cutting-Yes, but she denies
about fifteen years of 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
Causes or Famine In Russia.

The famines in the interior of Russia
are coincident with a decline in the
humidity. due in great measure to the
destruction Of forests.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
An All-Sufficient Reason.

Little Elmer-The preacher says
there is no marrying in heaven. l
wonder why?
Little Elsie--I guess it's because
only women and little girls go there.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30

Set your mind on the eggs Of pleas
ure and you will hatch remorse.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
A Tax DOdger.

81 see you are not wearing license
tag this year?"
mo. guess my master must be
one Of those tax dodgers I've heard
abOut."-ChicagO American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
ourrA PERcHA IN NEW GUINEA.
Germans Say They Have Found Larg
Quantities Of 1t.

Germans Say They Have Found Large
Quantities Of 1t.
The German Colonial society two
years ago offered a reward Of 5000
marks for the finding Of a plant in any
part Of the German colonies which
would supply gutta percha suitable for
cable purposes. A dispatch from Ger
man New Guinea, received few weeks
ago. says that gutta percha has been
found there in large quantities.
This is good news, indeed, for scarce
~ any tropical product is more needed.
In writing on gutta percha while ago.
Mai. ]. o. Kerbey said that the de-
mand for this substance was now about
600 times greater than the supply. The
reason for this Is that gutta percha Is
getting scarce, and 1t Is the only sub
stance used for covering ocean cables
that is not soon destroyed by the ef-
feet of salt water.
1t Is known that the gutta percha tree
thrives in the Philippines, though 1t
does not abound there in great quanti-
ties. One Of the reports Of our Philip
pine commission encouraged the belief
that the industry there may be largely
developed. This should be done, II pos
sible, as gutta percha is very paying
product and would add great deal to
the wealth Of the islands.
Until recently Great Britain and Hol-
land were supposed to own all the gutta
percha lands outside Of the Philippines.
1t now looks as though the United
States and Germany would be added
to the lands having large interest In
this product. France is also sending
gutta percha seedlings to all her trop-
ical possessions, and great attention
will hereafter be paid by several coun-
tries to the cultivation Of this product.
A discovery was recently made that
may have great effect upon increasing
the supply. 1t has Always been supposed
that 1t was necessary to cut down the
tree In order to secure the milky juice.
1t is said that at least 15O,OOOOOO trees
have thus been destroyed In the last
half century. 1t Is now asserted that
method Of tapping may be employed
which will preserve the tree so that IT
will produce for many years.-New
York Sun.
When Woman Strikes, Man May Also
John n Shank, Of Woodbury., was
acquitted in the criminal court the 9th
er day Of the charge Of assaulting Miss
Bessie Saunders. also Of WOodberry.
Mr.. Shank claimed that Miss Saunders
struck him with a stone and he pushed
her down to prevent her striking him
again.
James Fluegel, attorney for Mr..
Shank, made the defense that Mr..
Shank was entitled under the law to
retaliate, even though he had been
struck by woman, as the law recOg-
nizes no differences between the sexes,
and II the aggressOr used force toward
him he would only be liable for return
ing the blow In cruel and disprop0r.
tiOnate manner.
The jury agreed upon the verdict OF
not guilty In fifteen minutes.-Balti.
more News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-06-30
NO NICKEL, NO CALL.
DISADVANTAGE OF ONE PARTY
LINE TELEPHONE.

Red Tape Took UP Valuable Time
When There Were Burglars in the
House and the Owner Wanted Con-
The Washington times., 1902-10-12
Hude's Comedians at Chase's.

Hyde's Comedians will be the attrac-
tion at Chase's Theater this week. The
company Is different from last years
aggregation of vaudeville talent that
has come under the direction OF Mr..
Hyde. First in Importance and inter-
est are the four Mortons. This quar-
is made UP of Sam, Clara, Kittie and
Paul Morton, who offer what is said to
be one of the most amusing acts of the
season. The musical Colbys are also
four in number. and make up one of the
most talented families of musicians that
have yet been secured for the vaude-
vile houses Their instrumental work
is claimed by the management to be of
an artistic order, relieved by consider
able comedy.
PiccolO's Midgets are four liliputian
acrobats. wrestlers, comedians and sing
ers, who made a hit at one of New
York's roof gardens last summer. The
Nichols Sisters are as natural in their
iihpei oohdtiou vi iopSy chai acleis aS
are Mcintyre and Heath in their de-
lineations of the Georgia negro min
strels. Trovollo is reputed to be one
of the most amusing of ventriloquists,
while Boyce and Wilson are good sing
ing and dancing comedians.
Hall and Staley will appear as THE
Twentieth Century Burglars which is
noted as a laugh maker. Tom Hearn is
an English jester. and O'Zay and Delmo
have unique Juggling speciality
The Washington times., 1902-10-12
1.-TWO Little Waits" at the Academy

Two Little Waifs." now in its sec
ond season, will be seen at the Academy
tomorrow evening. 1t is said the play
is considered the best of Lincoln j..
Carter's ilong list. The press agent
says the plot of the drama is novel.
telling the story of twin sisters who
are unknown to each other. One be-
comes the mother of two children, aft
erward the waits; the other. the ad
venturess that separates the husband
and wife and causes no end OF trouble.
The dual role OF the loving wife and
adventures will he played by Helene
Carrall.
Included in the cast are Stanley and
Lolita Lamb. who give what Is said to
be a remarkable portrayal of the Two
Little Waifs." Something new in play.
plot, cast and scene is promised, and,
The Washington times., 1902-10-12
Wanted Actor Sothern's Autograph.

Actors probably suffer more than any
other class of people from the impor-
tunities of autograph hunters. In the
hotel lobbies. at the stage entrance to
the theater. and often in the street they
are made to stand and deliver; but 1t in
not often that they are pursued into the
ocean. e.
E. II. Sothern, however. last sum
mer had that experience. He was en-
joying morning swim in the surf at
Newport, when he heard some one splash
ing and putting behind him, and at the
same time calling to him not to go so
fast. Thinking the man had some good
reason for wanting to stop him. the
actor turned and said: What is it?"
Hold on a minute. there" said the
stranger. Aren't you Mr.. E. H. Soth-
ern?"
Yes" replied the actor.
We'll. want you tpuffl. to give me,
(puh) your autograph; (puff) will you?''
Thinking he had to deal with a harm
less lunatic, Mr.. sothern assured him
that nothing would give him greater
pleasure; would he have 1t in sand, sea-
weed or salt water?
Never mind your joking said tho
strangers my wife is on the beach. and
The Washington times., 1902-10-12

At the National. Viola Allen gave the
first performance in America of Hail
Gaines dramatizasion of his story, The
Eternal City" The management of the
enterprise provided a splendid company.
including Frederic de Belleville, e. J.
Morgan. and E. NJ. Holland. and the ini
tial performance. while it was not over
until nearly 1890 O'Clock, held the in
terest of the large and brilliant audi
ence until the final drop OF the curtain.
During the week the drama was consid
erably shortened, and as soon as Hall
Caine arrives In this country, next Sat
urday. IL is expected that an entirely
new third act will be substituted for
the two scenes that at present consti-
tute this portion OF the play
The musical snapshot as the man
sxement Of Foxy Grandpa styles the
The Washington times., 1902-10-12
Stirring Incidents.

Augustus Thomas drama. Arizona. ;"
which has been seen in Washington on
several occasions. will come to the Co
lumbia Theater next week.
The piece is now four years old, but
the management puts forward the GAIN
that the general excellence of the COM
pany that has been responsible for much
of the success of the piece in years
past has been maintained this season,
and that the production in every way
will be as good as when originally shown
here. Immediately after the ARIZONA"
record-breaking engagement at Chicago.
and before the play had been presented
in New York or any other Eastern city.