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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10
The Last Banderilla.
tcopuigf'.a ioo' By D,tiy g'oyv prsHhiag COS
BY GABRIELLE GARoFFI.

My neighbor, Soledad Jimenez, an
hndaluclan with black hair and fash
Ing eyes, is the beauty Of the street.
Her husband, Jose, serves under the
orders OF the first swordsman OF the
Plaza de Madrid, and this afternoon
there is q bull fight Jose arrived yes
terday from Malaga. he is an honest
fellow, modest and sympathetic, who
thinks great deal Of his wife and OF
the two pretty children who add such
happine9 to his humble home. II he
tries very hard and undergoes many
hal dships and takes many risks with
the bull. II is In order to bring little
comfort and warmth to that nest OF
love that Just now in the winter is
very cold; perhaps it is because OF
the fatigues that he endures that he ls
known among his comrades by the
alias OF "Senor Fatigas'
SoledaG went to the station very
early this morning and when, just
after daylight, opened my window
there appeared much rejoicing In the
house OF the bull-nghter She, seat
ed by the balcony, was hastily patch
ing the red and yellow cloaks that
here and there showed black stains OF
blood, hardly dry; the children were
playing with the ribbons Of a rosette;
stretched on chair was the costume
of blue silk with it's trimming OF
black cord. Soledad was singing, and
from time to time, said something to
her husband, who was changing his
clothing in the next room; two turtle
doves I'm divided cage were wooing
each other passionately and crested
canary, constant companion Of the
Andalucian, was pouring out its full
thrOated song.
Did they applaud you great
deal?' asked Soledad of Jose.
"A great DEAL child of my soul;
more than l deserved"
And you didn't have any accident?"
Nothing Of the sort. One OF the
Dukes bulls desired to knock me
down when | decorated him, but | left
him with the desire, because didn't
stay there"
"Ay, Pepe! What Joy It would be
II you would only go into some other
business"
There's no use talking about 1t;
I'm nos good for anything else and by
keeping on at the bull-fghting 1 will
he ahle Ia provide all the things that
we want 50 much"
AS the street is so narrow, I lost
no detail OF the dialogue. Jose finish
ed his toilet and came out into the
parlor; he kissed his wife on the fore
head and repeatedly embraced his
children. Soledad gave her husband
glance OF great love- and said in a
very sad voice:
Yesterday l was i'll again. ! hate
so to have those attacks; it makes
me so sad to think that"
Jos6's face became clouded:
You shall call the doctor to-day,
Soledad, You occupy yourself too
much with thinking of me, dearest
one; but this cannot continue and
must be remeded at once. no matter
what 1t costs. After all, the year will
not go so badly with us; more than
sixty fights will be almost certain to
make ME a matador.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10
Three o'clock in the afternoon.

Three O'Clock In the afternoon.
The street seems almost deserted;
the shops are closed. 1t is street
where workingmen live and-it is
Sunday. Jose has just finished dress
ing; o shirt, white as snow shows all
the beauties Of embroidery and rutIling
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10

10 give II; the numerous folds OF the
crimson sash hide his graceful waist.
To-day Jose will wear a new costume.
green and silver. The younger child
has possessed herself Of his velvet cap
and. standing before the mirror. is
putting It on and of, an action which
produces a strange effect on that lit
tie blonde head with its long silky
ourls.
soledad is impatient; the big clock,
the one ornament OF the almost unfur-
nished room. is about to strike four.
Suddenly an unrepressed frown on her
face, she comes TO the balcony: an
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10


Night! And Jose does not come!
The newsboys are calling out the extra
paper that gives the account of the
afternoons sport and of the adven-
lures of the matador.
Soledad hears nothing. She hastens
out into the street, without needing
the children that have just come in
from their play, in order to be in time
to help their father take off his cos
tune OF "banderillero." In few min
utes she is in the Prado and then in
the old Aragou high-road. which is
dark, lonely and full of mud and that
acrid and penetrating odor that always
remains after a rain storm. Some OF
the lamps have been blown out by the
violence Of the wind and among the
little whirlwinds OF muddy leaves that
are blown against Soledad's lace man
tilla, is a bit Of yellow paper, a rem
nant OF the programme Of the "corri-
da," which took place in a nearby am
phitheater. The branches of the
trees in the Retro are agitated by con-
tinual gusts Of wind and seem like
gaunt specters. A few black clouds
drift across the horizon, half illumi-
mated by the mist hidden moon. When
yet not far from the Plaza, she sees
in the distance sad cortege. Several
dependents are carrying on their
shoulders a mattress covered with a
dark cloak. Two or three curious
wayfarers are talking with the men.
Poor Fatigas! one Of them was
saying.
Soledad gives a choking cry and
can see nothing more.
The papers OF the evening speak OF
ibl "corrida" dedicating more than
Raf . column 10 the fall given to the
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10

Prayer is the pulse of the Christian'A
life-there is TO secular, no sacred,
all is God.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10

Was caught and tossed by the bull.
shadows are becoming every moment
more pronounced. The waxen candles
OF the altar seem to burn with double
intensity and the yellow glow from
them falls full upon the white face
Of the gentle Andalucian, Soledad
remains kneeling, her lips move slow
ly; in her hands there is neither cross
nor rosary, for the ardent devotion of
the woman removes all need OF them;
instead her fingers press with nervous
movements, a little watch that marks
with desperate slowness the hours of
the interminable struggle.
The night has fallen. Suddenly a
dazzling glitter OF lightning flashes out
across the sky and fearful storm
breaks over Madrid Soledad gives
a cry and runs to the balcony to see
for herself il the storm will be of
importance to her. The bull-fghters
do not return, but the "corrida" must
surely be finished because, aside from
the fact that the usual time has pass
ed the tempest must, of course, have
put an end to it. What indefinable Bit
terness is painted on the face of Jose's
wife! The rain has ceased for a mo-
ment, and the street is filed with a
thousand confused rumors. The shop
keeper OF the corner has returned, talk
ing in loud voice with group of
friends and the carriage does not ap-
pear
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10

matador by one of the bulls; farther
down II says with pitiless laconism:
When the trumpet gave the signal
sor the banderilla the afternoon was
threatening. The rain, the thunder
and the lightning gave a most singular
aspect to the combat. The banderillero
"Fatigas" slipped in the mud as he
was planting his last rosette and was
caught and tossed by the bull. 1t was
not possible to remain longer in the
Plaza. so relying on the benevolence
Of our readers, we retired"
Caught and tossed! If the fear OF
the storm had not made the reporter,
run away, they might have been able
to add something else The horn OF
the bull struck the unhappy Jose in
the left breast, and as the beast tossed
him, it pierced his heart
They have buried Jose in the lonely
Sacramental, and the matador who
gave his friends such a fright went
next morning to Seville, where he viii
lead to-morrow's "corrida."
To-day the house of Soledad is as
she lett IT. Inc candles or the altar
have burned out and covered the can
delabra with smoke and STAINS the
crested canary is singing sadly because
there is no one to give him his seed;
the balconies remain open; the child
rem are being cared for by the neigh
bors on the third floor, and in the
next house someone is playing on the
piano the "Alegrias Penas," and the
voluptuous waltzes of Walteudfel, and
in the doorway the neighbors are com
menting upon the catastrophe.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10

open carriage. drawn at full trot en-
ters the narrow street with great
deal of ostentation, escorted by
number Of ragged urchins. Seated
in it is one OF the companions OF
"Fatlgas," dazzling the passers-by with
his rich gold-embroidered cloak, and
smoking a fine cigar. Jose does not
keep him waiting. He quickly takes
leave OF his wife and children and
then, pretending a great indifference,
he goes down the stairs and gets into
the carriage, which drives away to
get the other "Peon" and the matador.
/ don't know why it is. but Jose, once
he is in the carriage. never looks back;
only as they go around the corner, he
turns his head to see the handker-
chief which the graceful Soledad waves
to him in loving "Adios"
The bull-hght must have already
commenced.
The afternoon has become dark;
leaden clouds are rapidly hiding the
rays OF the sun and in the houses the
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-10

The papers Of the evening speak Of
to, "eorrida" dedicating more than
kaI A column to the fall given to the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
One Thousand Years Old.

In the town of Ilildershem Ger
many, is a rosebush one thousand years
old. and sprouts from its branches have
realized fabulous sums. Some years
ago rich Englishman offered two hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars for this
entire tree, but the sum was indignant
~ refused. This wonderful plant cllngS
amid thickly grown moss against the
side of the famous old Church of st
Michael Ii is claimed that IL has
bloomed perennially since the days OF
King Alfred. and this statement has
never been disputed. for tins record ha-
been as carefully kept as the pedigree
of the bluest blooded family In the king.
dom. 1t Is supposed to have been dis
covered by some mysterious means
through the medium Of King Louis Of
Hildershcim as far back as l022.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

Mrs. Judge McAllister writes from
1917 West 33rd St., Minneapolis,
Mimi, as follows:
81 suffered for years with a pain in
the small of my back and right side.
II interfered often with my domestic
and social duties and never supposed
that would be cured, as the doctor
medicine did not seem to help me any.
"FOrtunately member of our Or
der advised me to try Peruna and gave
1t such high praise that decided to try
it. Although ! started in with little
faith, J felt so much better in week
that felt encouraged.
81 took It faithfully for seven weeks
and am happy indeed to be able to say
that am entirely cured. Words fail
to express my gratitude. Perfect
health once more is the best thing
could wish for, and thanks to Peruna
] enjoy that now. Minnie E. Meal
lister.
The great popularity of Peruna as a
catarrh remedy has tempted many peo-
pie to initiate Peruna. A great many
so-called catarrh remedies and catarrhal
tonics are to be found in many drug
stores. These remedies can be pro-
cured by the druggist much cheaper
than Peruna. PcrIna can only be OBJ
tanned at uniform price, and no drug
gist can get it cent cheaper.
Thus it is that druggists are tempted
to substitute the cheap limitations Of
Peruna for Peruna. 1t is done every
day without a doubt.
Address DIR. Hartman, president of
The Hartman Sanitarum, Columbus,
Ohio.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

"Humph." said Mrs. Henry Peek
this paper has lot of alleged jokes
about women giving their husbands
cigars for Christmas presents. think
that any woman who is fool enough to
give her husband a box of those vile
things ought to--why, where has
Henry gone?"
But Henry was ont in the hall shak-
ing hands with himself.-Baltimor
American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

Mrs. August Pfalzgraf, of South
Byron, Wis, mother of the young lady
whose portrait we here publish, wrote
in January, 1899. saying her daughter
had suffered for two years with irreg-
ular reconstruction - had headache all
the time, and pain in her side, feet
swelled, and was generally miserable.
She received an answer promptly with
advice, and under date of March, 1899,
the mother writes again that Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured
her daughter of all pains and irregu-
larity.
Nothing in the world equals Lydia e.
Pinkham's great medicine for regu-
lating womAAs peculiar monthly
troubleA
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
The Duty
of Mothers.

What suffering frequently results
from a mothers ignorance or more
frequently from a mothers neglect to
properly instruct her daughter
Tradition says woman must sui
er." and young women are so taught.
There is a little truth and "a great deal
Of exaggeration in this. If a young
woman suffers severely she needs treat
nent, and her mother should see that
she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
daughters to physician for examina-
ton: but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mrs. Pinlhams Laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, and secure from
woman the most efficient advice with
out charge.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
INCREASE OF TRAMPS.
Now Nearly Sixty Thousand Weary
Wil1ies i'm the Country.


Prof. John j. McCook estimates that
there are now 5G,S06 tramps in the
United States, a gain since 1870 of
235.4 per cent-three and four-fifths
times that of population. He says that
these men cost the country at least
$I1 100000 year. and produce moth
ing. In dealing with the tramp prob
lem, he asserts that we have scarcely
got beyond an impatient Move on
that our tramp laws in the several
states have been so fierce and panicky
that after year or two they have
everywhere ceased to be enforced.
Prof. McCook suggests that since re-
fOrmatories are effective in ~ out of
every 100 cases of ordinary felons,
there is no reason why they should
not be tried upon at least the younger
among our tramp population. He of
ftrs an authentic report of one such
institution, which exhibits the follow
ing results in 206 cases:
Twenty-four have kept straight for
five years and over.
four and half to five years
Fifteen have kept straight from four
to four and half years.
twenty-five have kept straight from
three and a half to four years.
Twentysix have kept straight from
three to three and half years.
Eighteen have kept straight from
two and half to three years.
Twenty-one have kept straight from
two to two and half years.
Twenty-six have kept straight from
one and a half TO two years.
Thirty-two have kept straight from
one to one and half years.
Here are tangible results" says
Prof. McCook. land it is only neces-
sary to multiply 206 by 5000. the as
certained annual cost Of these people
for arrest and maintenance. to show
how important they are in dollars and
cents. A number of these men have
found employment in the place and
some Of them have been traced by me
with the following result: One estab-
lishment has seven for permanent
places as statesmen. porters. clerks. etc.
-four of whom We're what | should
call downright buns six more
for temporary jobs None have ever
disappointed me- the proprietor says;
and he always sends there when he
wants man. Another establishment
has found them part good and part
bad. A third has had a number, and
none Of them have gone back. On the
other hand, two other employers have
tried in all from Is to - of them, and
found them thoroughly unsatisfactory.
This testimony is, on the whole. cor
roborative of the modest claims of the
institution much failure. much UNI
certainty. but definite success sufficient
to pay for the effort and cost Out
look.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

Quietine Suspicion.

My dear" said the Suspicious
WIFE, this sealskin jacket you gave
me Tor Christmas has the odor of gaso-
line"
Every Likely" answered the Crafty
husband. 'But you know Santa Claus
is using an automobile now"
Nevertheless, she had her doubts
about it, fearing he had purchased the
garment second-handed Of cleaner
Baltimore American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

On exhibition at the American Mn
scum of Natural History will soon be
seen the largest section of tree ever
brought from forest, which is con-
sidered the finest specimen of its kind
in the world.
The fast passing away of the giant
redwood trees-due TO the AK of the
tic relics of the forest prilneval and
the great ice age. is rapidly going on.
and it will only be n question of time
when all save those standing in the
government and State reservation
groves will he destroyed
This huge block of redwood now
skillfully polished. forms Il striking
big tree exhibit. whose like cannot he
seen out Sidc of n visit to Southern Cal
fornia. An idea of its gigantic proper
tions is wildly shown in the illn>tra
ton by the 6-foot man standing at the
base. whose figure reaches only Il Third
of its height. The diameter is more
than IS feet and The circumference is
81. and it is surrounded by Il fringe
of cinnamon colored bark foot deep
in some places. The specimen will he
the main feature of the new wing of
the Forestry Hall.
The tree began TO grow 800 A. d..
and was IL feet III diameter when Co
lumbus reached our shores. and when
cut down it was $40 years old. Some
of the trees in the same vicinity are
said to be from 5000 to 5000 years
old.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
Natures Cure

1t should not be forgotten that Vogeler's
Curative Compound is made from purely
vegetable ingredients, put together and com.
pounded by one of the most skilled medical
men of our day, with the sole object of
relieving suffering humanity by the use Of
natures own remedies.
Improper digestion causes ninety per cent.
of all suffering and disease of the blood,
liver, stomach, kidneys, nerves, brain and
skin. Vogeler's Curative Compound renews
and strengthens the digestive organs and
makes new blood, new nerve force, new
vitality, new strength, new life.
Send to-day to st. Jacobs Oil, Ltd, Bal,i'
more, for free sample bottle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

Pain, neglected, may produce chronic Rheu.
matism or Govt. Just little Backache may
create l-umbago. Just little Sprain some.
times makes Cripple. Just little Bruise
may do lot of damage. Just little Head.
ache may be the forerunner of Neuralgia.
Just little St. Jacobs Oil, applied in time,
cures promptly and permanently Aches and
Pains Just a little caution; just little cost
Years of Pleasure against years of Pain.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

The man who had reached the pima.
Gle OF wealth by sudden squirt drew
the typewriter salesman aside and
said: "Er-haven't you some kind OF
machine. that will help man who
has been careless with his spelling?"
'Oh, yes, responded the salesman
here is one that will blur any word
when it is doubtful; all YOU have to dc
is to press the key. Chicago Daily
News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

1t purifies and enriches the blood,
cures pimples, eczema and all
eruptions, tired, languid feelings,
loss of appetite aud general debility.
IL have taken Hoods Sprsaparls aud found
IT reliable and giving perfect satisfaction. II
taxes away that tired feeling, gives energy and
puts the blood In good condition" Miss EFrIE
CoLoNNE, 1885 10th St. n. ", Washington, u. G.
Hoods Sarss0seINa promises 10
cure and keeps the promise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
A Kansas Obituary..

A Kansas editor wrote this obituary
notice: "He was born May 3, 1873,
and therefore escaped this earth in time
to celebrate his 9th birthday in the
house of his eternal abode beyond the
archin skies, leaving terrestrial land on
Friday, March 10, 1902, at $50 p. M,
central time.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
cArARRH CANNOT BE CURED

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. CAtarrh is blood or
constitutional disease, and i'll order to cure 1t
tarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
country for years and is regular prescription.
1t is composed OF the best tonics known, com
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
fectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
com bination of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing catarrh.
Send for estmonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
His Turn Next.

Kind Gentleman--Why are you cry
ing, my little man?
Little Boy-Because my ma is lickin'
my little brother for something wot ]
done.
Kind Gentleman-Whata conscien-
tiOus little gentleman.
Little Boy-But my brother'll tell
her it wuz me, and then I'll ketch it.
Boo.hoo.-Ohio State Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
She Did.

"l'll get even wild 'em, for dis
chargin' me-" mumbled the cook lady,
lifting up the register and dropping a
pair OF her old shoes down the hot air
pipe, just before she went away.
And those old shoes avenged her for
nearly week before the family found
out what was the matter. Chicago
Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
--=7HH7
FERMENTATION of Cloves.

Cloves are the unopened flower buds
of a small evergreen shrub resembling
the bay or laurel. which is indigenous
in Malacoa. but is now much cult
waited in tropical regions of America.
The buds are gathered while stlll
green. are smoked by a wood fire and
then dried in the sun.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
The Ones to Avoid.

Old Man-If you would select a
good wife, my young friend, you must
avoid the descendants OF ceratin fam
Gus woman.
Young Mani shall certainly heed
yoru advice. Who was she?
Old Man-Eve.-N. Y. Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
Wanted 10 Trv Il.

Farmcr--les; work from daylight
to dark.
City Man-YOu' re not troubled with
ennni, are youo
Farmer-No I've heard of the
blamed thing, and sometimes feel as
if I'd like to have little of it. for Il
change. New Orleans Times Democrat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
France Lowers Rates tor Phones.

The minister of police and tele-
graphs, M. Millerand, announces Il
general reduction in the price of tele-
phone service throughout France. In
Paris the rates are reduced from $50 to
$50 per year.
Another reform is the reducing OF
the charge for pneumatic transmitted
messages from 10 to 6 cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
As Mr.. c. Understands.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak--B she was
married, I understand, she used to
dance for money.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak--And now, l
understand, if she don't get money,
she makes her husband dance.-Yonk~
ers Statesman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29

Jester-Dob~ter has in him the max
Ing IT great artist.
.l"son--Wha; makes you think so?
Jester Because he painted IA picture
recently, and when be looked at it,
later, he couldn't tell what the sub
lect ~as.-ohio State Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-29
A Keeper Of Secrets.

l.ady-(to the dressmaker)-Did YOU
tell Mrs. De Peyster Burlingame what
my costume for the ball was to be?
Modiste oh, no, madam! never
divulge professional secrets.
Lady What is hers like
Modiste-lt's in colonial style,
madam. Boston Herald.