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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
A MOST CURIOUS CRIME.
Austrian Doctor Robs His Own House,
Tells Police and Commits Suicide.

Austrian Doctor Robs His Own House,
Tells Police and Commits Suicide.
A crime of a remarkable and novel
character came to light in Vienna,
Austria, recently. DR.. Tomka, we'll
known medical writer, and an aurist.
with large practice at Budapest, left
his home during Christmas week and
came with his wife to Vienna. When
he returned he discovered that his
house had been broken into and that
jewels and papers to the value Of $780,
600 crowns had been taken from the
safe. In itself the opening of the safe
was a masterpiece of the hOusebreak-
ers art. In the upper part no fewer
than sixty holes We're bored, the layer
of ashes was removed and similar
number of holes was pierced in the
second plate In addition to all the
valuable papers eight oil paintings
were taken, but a collection of rare
anatomical preparations was entirely
destroyed.
Later the papers were discovered by
the police. Securities belonging to DR..
Tomka has been sold in Vienna while
their owner was in the Austrian capt.
tai. The police telegraphed to the ply
stefan to come here and explain mat
ters. DR.. TOmka left his own resi-
dence, but instead of going to the rail
road station he entered a strange
house in a retired street and threw
himself out of fourth-story window.
Death was instantaneous. He left be-
hind letter stating that nervous trou-
bles had driven him to suicide, but
doubts quickly arose as to the accuracy
of this statement.
1t appears that DR.. Tomka had in
sured his property against burglary
for 100000 crowns. SO that in any case
he would have lost nothing. Further
researches in Budapest and Vienna re-
vealed the fact that he had broken
into his own house and sold his securi-
ties in Vienna, having disguised him
self with Il false beard. He at once re-
ported his alleged loss to the police and
the insurance Office. On perceiving the
suspicious of the police he committed
suicide. The doctor, who was only
lately married. was wealthy and re-
spected. Conjecture is busy, says the
London Telegraphs Vienna CORE
spondent, in suggesting motives for
the crime, but up to the present the
real cause remains unknown"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
A Sheen Record.

A Missouri sheep grower has made
a record which he thinks stands near
the top. If it Is not ahead Of all others.
Last spring his forty-three Shropshire
ewes dropped eighty-tive lambs. among
which were seven sets Of triplets. twen-
ty-eight sets of twins and eight single
lambs. He lost six by death, and killed
two for his personal use. The remain
ing seventy seven lambs were let to run
on wheat and other pasture last fall,
and later were given about twenty
bushels of corn to put them in market
able condition. When sold they aver
aged lob pounds each. and were report
ed fiat as butter" selling at Sc. %. the
highest price in a year or more at Kan.
sas City. An income of about $500 be-
side the wool from forty-three ewes
makes it look as if well-bred Shrop.
shire were good kind of sheep to in.
vest in.-American Cultivator.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
Cabbage Hard on Soil.

Those who attempt to grow cabbage
on large scale should bear in mind
that the crop uses up large quantities
of plant food and is especially hard on
the potash in the soil. This being the
case it is necessary to fertilize heavily
for cabbage. and especially using pot
ash. Muriate Of potash is the best to
use and the least expensive. OF course
other fertilizers should also be used A
good plan Is to use the stable product,
supplementing it with muriate of pot
ash. and also to use heavy applications
of lime which releases the plant food
in the soil.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12

heart sank when he looked from the
scurrying along the darkened sky.
Rain! And l was to take her for Il
drive! Well, l suppose l must make
the best of it and while away the time
in the parlors," muttered he, as he per
formed his toilet.
When he entered the dining room he
saw that Miss Isles chair was va
can't All! the Colonels chair, too. was
vacant. Over his coffee Harry made
the resolve to make break before
night. He would ask her for that dain.
ty white hand. He felt in his heart OF
hearts that she did not dislike him. On
the contrary, as he recalled the pleas
ant past there was more than mere
friendliness in the depth of her beauti
full blue eyes last night as they strolled
along the veranda.
After breakfast he went to the smok
ing room and seated himself near Il
window overlooking the white stretch
of sand, the curling waves. and the
foam-cappei pillows beyond.
All. A couple approached from the
beach, The gentleman carried-a blue
umbrella. AS the pair drew near Har
RVS heart beat wilder and wilder.
1t was the Colonels blue umbrella
it was the Coolnel, but-who was the
lady?
Miss Lisle, by heavens. Pshaw! I'm
fool to think there is anything
strange about this. What do | care
about that blue umbrella, and its po'
tent love charm? But l wish it had
not been Edith" unused Harry: and
tossing away his cigar he went out
upon the veranda just in time to raise
his hat and say Good morning. t.
Edith, who tripped by him.
The Colonel closed that quaint UNI
brella with click as of satisfaction
as he passed Harry with polite bow
and Good morning"
Two hours afterward Edith Lisle
blushed as Harry Lancaster asked hel
a question. She recovered quickly and
said softly:
Mr.. Lancaster. the potency Of the
blue umbrella is not fiction. He Is
a charming gentleman, and-l always
did like soldiers. I-I-thank you, and
WE'LL simply said yes under the blue
umbrella; and hope we shall remain
friends. "-Waverly Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
Principles of Pruning.


While the proper pruning Of trees
will not. by any means. insure their
fruitfulness, it will have more to do
with it than even experienced orchard
lists think. 1t is a lamentable fact that
not one man in ten knows how to
properly prune fruiting tree; it is
also to be regretted that more fruit
growers do not better understand that
proper pruning largely means yearly
pruning and not a general slaughter of
the limbs and twigs every three or
four years. This general practice sim
ply means urging the tree to make
heavy growth of wood which Is not
needed. In pruning. the experienced
orchardst cuts but slightly the strong
limbs, but yields his knife and shears
vigorously on the light branches and
twigs growing on the inside and on
the underside of the tree. This is the
general rule and most growers Of ex-
perience practice it with all fruit
trees, although in recent years expert
fruit growers seem inclined to take
out the stronger wood on peach trees.
although this plan is mainly to get the
tree headed low; still the peach often
requires different treatment from 9th
err orchard trees which may best be
determined by experiments with diff
ferent plans. for while general prin-
ciples may be laid down it is not pos
sible to cover in such directions local
conditions
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
SAVED BY HER RED CLOAK.
Little Child Stood in Center of Track
Until Train Stopped.

Little Child Stood in Center of Track
Until Train Stopped.
Engineer David Whitsell was bring
ons to Denver recently when he had
an experience that proved no slight
shock to his nerves. 1t was a heavy
freight carrying stone and coal. At a
rapid pace the engineer was guiding
it into Lafayette. The grade permits
Of high speed and No. 1856 was making
time, flashing past mine buildings and
few houses scattered on the out
skirts of the town.
Rounding curve w. ]. Fickler, who
was acting as brakeman and was rid
ing in the cab, grabbed Whtsell's arm.
From the cab window Flicker had
seen a red flag, the signal of danger,
waving down the track. The distance
was probably 800 feet. The engineer
with all haste applied the air and re-
versed the lever. The heavy train re-
sponded with Il jar and a rumble. and,
sliding with ever decreasing speed,
came to stop within twenty feet of
a little child, a girl about years of
age, wearing a red cloak with lace
collar.
The child was standing between the
rails, as if rooted there gazing at the
locomotive with the liveliest curiosity.
1t was the color of the cloak, mere
speck of red in the cOnverging lines of
steel, that had saved her from death
under the wheels. AS the train was
slowing up Whitsell gave the whistle
leeway, and with hoarse screams and
the bell tried to frighten the child in
to realization of her danger. There
was horrible fear in the hearts of
both men that the train would not
stop in time.
The whistle attracted the attention
of the inmates of miners house near
the track. A woman ran swiftly to
the track, says the Denver Republican,
seized the child in the red cloak, kissed
t as she Rugged it to her breast, burst
INTO weeping as she carried her Justify
crying burden down the steep embank-
ment. She forgot to thank the train
crew, but that didn't matter They were
used to stopping at signals.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
POINTS ON WRITING.
CORRECT STATIONERY AND HOW
TO USE 1T.
Some Things to Avoid in Social Cor
espondence-Punctu Almost a
Lost Art-What to Do When Reply
ing to Invitations and Letters.

In social correspondence never under
score, never be effusive, leave out
strong adjectives, and do not indulge in
excessive compliments. All are bad
form and break some of the longest
established rules of social life.
Leave out excuses. n simple eEplana-
tin of any fault or lack Of accomplish
ment is much more satisfactory and
convincing than Il score of pages of eX-
cuses.
Write plainly. This injunction seems
unnecessary, but the proportion of peo-
pie who write plainly is painfully small,
and where one must decipher writing
as blind as Sanskrit the pleasure of re-
ceiying Il letter is materially decreased.
1t requires little more care to write
plainly, but it is amply repaid.
Never use the typewriter in social
correspondence. 1t is cold, .nhuman and
machine-made. The warm note, writ
ten by hand. and coming straight from
the hand that wrote it, is received with
much more pleasure.
1t would seem unnecessary to speak
of punctuation. yet there are too few
who understand that it is quite as i'm.
pOrtant to punctuate letter as it is to
properly punctuate a manuscript The
rules are such as every one should have
learned ut school, but evidently many
did not Punctuation is essential to an
understanding of the writer's meaning.
Promptness in replying is most i'm
portant. All invitations should be an
swered within twenty-four hours, and
the question of attendance definitely
settled. The answer should always be
addressed to the person in whose name
the invitation or other note Is sent
If joint note is sent by husband and
wife the answer should always be sent
to the hostess. If several individuals
are named, the one first mentioned in
the invitation should be addressed.
Formal invitations can be mailed now
with perfect propriety. Formerly they
were delivered by messenger.
These rules are binding upon all
friends and social observances require
LIluL tHc uOtcS Ue StIL IullleuliIelv. n
bride should write notes thanking all
who send her presents. \ guest after
returning home should announce safe
arrival and express pleasure received
from the visit.
Proper forms in closing a letter are:
Most cordially yours" Every sincerely
yours" Very truly yours" The word
yours" should always be included. and
usually comes last. AT least, that is the
more correct form.
'Respectfully yours" should never be
used between persons of similar social
standing. 1t Is allowable in addressing
an older person or one in a higher sta
ton in business.
The abbreviated forms are to be
avoided, and Il remain" is an abomna-
ton which ought never to occur.
In addressing the envelope avoid
all eccentricities. Write the address
straight across and follow with the
other lines beneath in the form Of
stairs. Space words evenly and write
plainly, possibly trife closer than in
the letter. The sole object should be to
make the address as legible as possible
and thus facilitate the letters trans
miSSiOn-NeW York Daily Mail
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
HER LITTLE FELLOW YET.

What funny creatures mothers are!
l sometimes laugh to see
For all my bigness and my age
How mine looks after me.
She wants to warm me when I'm cold,
To dry me when I'm wet;
! do believe she thinks me just
A little fellow yet.
I'm not a schoolboy any more,
With satchel at my back;
1t won't he many years before
l don the haversack
I'm going to join the volunteers
My father was wet
And surely then | will not be
a little fellow yet.
All, we'll. the mothers good as gold,
And kind as kind can be:
There's no one else in all the world
That's half as kind to me.
So let her think it If she will,
When |, too. am vet
1t may be l will wish l were
Her little fellow yet!
christian Work.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
Keeping Butter.

Good butter will keep sweet for many
weeks when 1t is placed in crock
after being made into rol wrapped.
in strong cheesecloth or old muslin
and then covered with a brine strong
enough to bear up an egg. Saltpeter
and sugar may be added to advantage
while the brine is still hot in the pro-
portion Of teaspoonful Of the former
and tablespoonful of the latte. to ey.
cry four quarts. The brine must how
ever. not be poured upon the butter un.
til 1t Is entirely cold.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
StOrks of East Indies.

In a public park at Calcutta are sew
eral birds of the adjutant species. They
re the storks Of the East Indies, and
average about six feet in height. These
birds parade in a stately way, and at
a distance look so much like soldiers
that strangers often mistake them for
crenadierS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
Better Crops, More Profit.

The indications are that farmers will
do more reading and thinking this year
than ever before. The results will be
that they will raise better crops and
make more profit. The tendency also
will be to have better sustained prices.
the result of the agitation and educa-
ton that are going on from several d.
rectiOnS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12

The Tile Inlet ana Outlet.
No one will question the value of tile
for drainage pipes. In laying head eho
of tile. it is mistake to dump in rev
pleces of broken tile and mud dug from
the slough bed with the idea OF packing
to make nearly waterproof. Many have
done that in this section and the water,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12

manent meadow that may be cut. after
the first year, several times during the
season. 1t has been demonstrated that
the feeding value of alfalfa is very
great. one authority claiming that l.
feeding test 96 pounds of alfalfa gave
the same returns as 100 pounds Of
wheat bran.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
An All.ROund Muchness,

"They say there are too many adjec-
tives in the latest historical novel,"
"I'll bet it's the same way with all
the other parts Of speech. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12

water will have easy going and the
farmer will go his way rejoicing in
stead of "cussing" the tile which he
thought was too small.-Fred Ristrim.
in Farm and Home.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
More Confusion in Kansas.

A Kansas boy began talking at the
age of 3 weeks.
They continue to get things awfully
twisted in Kansas. That isn't the sex
that talks.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12

through the front upright of the gate
and the tongue of the latch run through
it. A slot is mortised in the post. as
shown in the illustration. and the
tongue run in. which gives secure
fastening. The latch or tongue is hung
from the bar of the gate by means OF
two pieces of hard. smooth wood, bolted
together, with the tongue between the
lower ends. The bolt which runs
through the bar Of the gate is loose
enough to permit the tongue to be
pushed backward and forward when
the gate is to be opened and closed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
Grow Alfalfa.

Considerable has been said in this do
partment in favor Of alfalfa and the
prediction Is now made that in less
than five years the farm where more or
less alfalfa is not grown will be an ex.
ception to the general rule. The only
possible objection that can be urged
against alfalfa is that it cannot be cut
for hay the first season after sowing
the seed. This is silly objection, for
certainly one can afford to miss this cut
ting if thereby they establish q per-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12

Sweets do not agree with old stom.
achS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-12
A Blue Umbrella.

81. :..:....::..s-....
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-20

Crescent Barber Shop, best in
The city. Fine bath rooms,
skilled workman, petite atten-
non. Graham & Waddell.
The Paragould Plumbing Company
hare just received 500 feet OF star cotton
agse, the very best on the market. They
Rant YOU to call on them before you
Yhce your order. II
Elausmann's Celebrated Book Beer
IN kegs and bottles now ready for ship
coent. Send orders to ]. B. Kirchof
,nsrAweH No. DIFF
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-20
Notice.,

We will sell fourteen inch tin valley
nj AIN cents per foot, put on tin roofing
x i've dollars per square and six inch
E5ye trough at seven and a half cents
srer foot. When in need OF our services
give ns a call. Paragould Plumbing Co.,
M. COOPER,
Sss Manager.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-30
N a n, 70.

July 29.-Haying is over, the bar
ley is cut, and havest will probably
be started in earnest the latter part of
this week. Mr.. and Mrs. ALI.
Holmgren and children spent a few
days the latter part of the week at
Eagle Lake. 80. A surprise was given
Miss Hilma Johnson last Saturday
evening by a number of her young
friends. She was handed cash sum
of 1925. An excellent time is reported
by all those present. The Bergstrom
young people Sundayed with rela-
tives at Kerkhoven. "A party was
given at the home of ions Larson last
Saturday evening. go. Miss Christine
Ehlund returned to her home in Min
neapolis last Thursday, after two
weeks visit in Mamre. Martin Ver-
melin, of Irving, visited his sister and
brother here last week. go. .Gustaf
Danielson is erecting a fine new resi-
dence on his farm :. ..Knute Lundeen,
of Minneapolis, was visiting relatives
here last week. Mr.. Lundeen is max
ing negotiations to start drug store
in Kerkhoven Mrs. M. HOlmberg,
of Willmar, visited with relatives
here over Sunday liars Dahlman
arrived last Monday from Vermland,
Sweden. He is q nephew of Lars
Ostlund of this place.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-30
SunburRh,

July 28.-Rev. Sotendahl conducted
services in tbs West Norway Lake
church Sunday. ole Erickson
Skarehus, one of the aged men of this
section, died last Sunday. The re-
mains we're Inferred in the West Nor
way Lake cemetery last Wednesday,
p. P. Storaker officiating. . .Oliana
Stoveru, of South Dakota, died sud-
denly last Wednesday night. She
had come here for a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Hellerud,
and had been here only a few days
when the grim angel OF death came.
The funeral occurred last Saturday,
Rev. Sund officiating. The bereaved
husband has our sincere sympathy. .
Mr.. Frost and Charley johnson, OF
Willmar, passed throug gh here last
Thursday. Carl Sanders and
Hans Seimenleik transacted business
around here Saturday .Toston O.
Sondrol is very low with lung trouble
....Gina Weflen of Hope, N. D., is
now at home with her parents here. +.
Albert Gandrud is busy putting up
Mccormick machinery. The annual
school meeting of this district was
held July 10, and the old board was
re elected. Rev. D. G. Jorda con.
Quoted confirmation services in the
west church Sunday. .John J. Peter.
son has put up an new Aermotor wind
mill on his farm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-30
Drank CarboIic Acid.

Little Clarence Nelson, the four
year-old son of Anton Nelson, who re-
sides on the Handy farm, about a mile
and a half southeast of this city, had
a narrow escape from meeting death
last Friday through poisoning. DR..
Nelson, the veterinary surgeon, was
on the farm on professional call and
had left a bottle of carbolic acid
standing near the barn. The child had
gotten hold of it and besides swallow
ing small quantity had split the con-
tents over it's face and clothing. When
found the child was in pitiable con-
dition and apparently unconscious.
DR.. Harold Frost was summoned and
by very quick response the child was
saved. Medicine was given the child
to counteract the effects of the acid
and at this writing the patient is do
ing as we'll as could be expected.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-30
a Sudden Death.

DR.. Harold Frost, accompanied by
County Attorney Johnson, drove to
Norway Lake last week, where he had
been called in his official capacity as
acting coroner. It was in response to
q message announcing the sudden
death of married daughter of Ole A.
Hellerud, who was visiting at the old
home. Her name was given as Mrs.
Stovans, of Fairmont, N. D. The
death occurred Thursday morning,
and much alarm was caused by the
report that it was the result of NOR
phine poisoning. The woman had
been ill but q brief period, and NOR
phine had been administered to her to
relieve her pains. Physicians had
been attending her from both Kerk.
hoven and Fairmont, N. D. During
her illness she was both hysterica]
and delirious, and the sad ending is a
hard blow to the relatives. DR.. Frost
pronounced the principal cause o1
death as being puerperal infection.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-30
Street Fair Attractions

The advertising committee of the
Willmar Street Fair Association has
posted it's advance notices of the big
event. Secretary Markhus informs
US that the contracts have been made
for the engagement of two big attrac-
tions in the amusement line. They
are the great spiral tower act by Lio-
mel Legare, who has become famous
by his daring exhibitions, and the
phenomenal three Renix Bros, Caro-
linians, introducing trio of comedi-
ans, vocalists, instrumentalists and
dancers, also an unrivaled mandolin
club.
AS soon as the harvest season il
over, the finance committee will re-
sumo it's labors, and work by the dif-
ferent committees will be pushed with
all the vigor that it is possible for the
success of the big event.
Remember the dates of the big fair,
Sept. II, 18 and 10.