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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
STRANDED IN THE DESERT.

Fully Equipped Ship Rests ON Sands
Bordering the Colorado River.
There does not seem to be much use
for ship In the desert country Of Cal.
ifOrnia which borders OH the Colorado
river, yet travellers In that region may
see there veritable ship Of the des.
ert." Far from any body Of water ca
pable Of floating even a mudscOw may
he found a big sternwheel steamer, &C.
custOmed to ply up and down the river
carrying passengers and freight. She
has been lying there since last Sep
tember stranded high and dry on the
sands a mile and half from the
streams present course.
This strange condition of affairs has
come about simply because the Colo
RADIO, mighty stream, but one of the
most treacher0us Of rivers, chose to cut
a new channel for itself in the early fall
without notice or warning.
One night last September the Alviso,
Captain J. w. BabsOn, tied up to the
shore couple Of miles above Needles,
awaiting telegraphic orders. She was
loaded with passengers and supplies,
and as travel is sometimes leisurely pur-
sued on the Colorado all hands turned
in for good nights sleep. Between 3
and 4 o'clock Captain BabsOn was
aroused by Indians, who warned him
that for some reason the river was fall
ing rapidly, and advised him to pull
out into midstream as quickly as posi-
BILE. This the captain tried to do, but
the water had already gone down so
low that his PROV stuck fast in the mud
when he got up steam and tried to turn
his paddle wheels and move out into
navigable water. And there he has
stuck fast ever since, becoming resigned
to the situation perforce.
BY this freak the Colorado river
which Is always accomplishing some
unusual feat, has annexed to California
a strip Of land from three-fourths Of 4
mile to mile wide and about four miles
long. This kind Of land annexation is
going on all the time along the COlOra-
do, which is the official dividing line be-
tween California and Arizona. Some
times Arizona steals from California
and sometimes the State steals from
the Territory, but this Is the first time
ON record that steamer has been held
up as a pledge In the transaction.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Soil for Small Fruits.

1t Is almost impossible to do the work
Of preparing the soil for small fruits
too thoroughly. and this Is particularly
the case with strawberry plants. Much
Of this preparatory work may be done
in the late summer and fall as soon as
the crop now occupying the soil Is re-
moved. Fertilizers should be applied,
the soil should be plowed and thorough
~ narrowed and covered with crop Of
some kind that may be plowed under in
the early spring
After such crop Is plOwed under the
soil should be narrowed several times to
put 1t In the best possible condition be-
fore setting the plants. II one has a
strip Of ground that can be used for the
purpose at this time 1t will be found Il
good plan to set out number Of va
rieties Of strawberry plants now, using
the pot-grOwn plants that are offered
by plantsmen at this season. These
plants will fruit next summer, and
while they are quite inexpensive there
is no cheaper way Of having test bed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

With Thomas Jefferson agriculture
was a serious business. Regular farm
ing operations, on some 100 acres,
were carried OH ut Tuition and other
parts Of his property. While President
supplies were carried to him from the
garden ut Monticello and he usually
loaded the returning carts in the proper
seasons with trees and other plants In
the trees and shrubbery he took the
most careful interest, knowing which
ones died and giving minutest direc-
lions for their care, even when bear
ing the heaviest burdens Of public life.
AS early as 1866 he began to keep a
farm diary, making record Of the bloom
ing Of trees, the sowing of crops and
the general procession Of the seasons
work. When President he made de-
tailed notes on the produce and prices
In the Washington markets. The farms
appear to have been profitable, although
the billy character of the land made it
expensive to work, and his farming
seems to have been less successful than
that of Madison ut Montpelier, in Han
over county, to the eastward.
Wheat was the staple crop. says
Country Life in America. And the
world knows how, after his retirement
from public life, his substance was de-
voured by a constant stream Of friends
and curiosity seekers, who took advan-
tage Of his hospitality: and the Month
cello estate, which should be the prop
erty Of the nation, passed from the
family.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

enough. BY using this binder you can
tie the stalks firmly. 1t is made by
taking piece Of barrel stave about
eighteen inches long. and two sticks
three feet long. with rings to slip over
end OF stick. When closed together,
fasten hook about one foot from lower
end. Use a pair OF hinges to fasten
sticks to the stave. and. taking a strap
l-3 feet long. with one end fasten to
STICK as shown. Cut several holes IN
the END OF strap to fit any bundle.
When the bundle is bound. take Irvine
and tie. Then release the binder and
you have firmly tied sheaf.-A. V.
Heron. In Farm and Home.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

top Of the trench. disappeared into the
night.
There go two good men," observed
the colonel.
The two men tiptoed across the dry
rice paddles, each holding his rifle at
the ready. There was no sound ex-
cept the occasional hiss Of random
bullet or the faint and distant pop Of il
rife.
Guess this Is far enough" said one
Of the men, at length; there is little
hollow. Why, it is almost as safe as
the trench. The other acquiesced with
faint murmur, and they sprawled up
on the ground facing the enemy's ter
rit0ry.
It's a queer freak of fate that we
two should be detailed on this togeth-
err" observed the shorter of the two,
after avoiding each other so success
fully"
ITS very queer, Osbourne." returned
the other, but Wen have to stand it,"
1T Is not that would want Il better
man for tight place, Wade" said Os-
bourne; but there Is that one thing"
Yes. l know" YEARLY; that's the
trouble II you We're not as good or Il
better man than l. there would be no
danger of Helen Bartlett caring for
you"
I'VE were friends in the old days. Bill
ly," said Osbourne, huskily; "if one Of
us only loved her little less"
mo go, Tom." replied the other. "lt
Is either her or hell for me. Our friend
ship was holy thing. but she is above
that. Would you-"
mo, you are right. It's no thorough
fare. My God! wish it were ended.
one way or the other"
what can we dO?" Queried Wade.
with studied composure. I'VE can't
gOuge each other with bayOnets out
here. and Springfields at two yards is
bit too unique"
Osbourne laughed harshly. 1--WE
might draw straws, the loser speedily to
meet an accidental DEATH"
mo, thanks" replied Wade. II am
willing to take my bullet If it comes,
but not that way. One Of us might get
it decently at any time"
You're right, Wade" said Osbourne.
You're a good fellow"
Same to YOU" returned Wade. Lets
quit chattering and attend to our
work."
For some time they lay silent. staring
into the darkness for things they could
not see, even had they been there. Only
the intermittent popping Of musketry
and the occasional Ecu! of Mauser bull
let broke the silence. Now and then
they could see through the blackness
a faint, momentary red flare.
"COnfound them" observed Os
bourne, ''the Filipinos can smoke, any,
how. I'm dying for Il cigarette"
III you light match here" said
Wade, well be targets for about -four
thousand rifles"
That's true enough" agreed Os
bourne, with soft chuckle; cigarettes
are rather expensive out here" Anoth
er period Of silence followed.
"Wade," inquired Osbourne. sudden
ly, "are you willing to try a wild scheme
for settling this matter forever?"
Anything fair and reasonable" re
piled the other. whats your plan?"
"Draw straws," said Osbourne, brief
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

@HE regiment was settling down
for the night with some grum-
= bling and much prOfane jesting
for Western volunteers possess sense
of humor superior to the most trying
conditions. Somewhere In the dark
ness In front. the Filipinos were taking
Dot shots between their cigarettes, as
an occasional Ecu! attested.
''There go the typewriters." cried a
young private. "Firing at tiretlies, as
usual No sleep tonight"
'"Typewriters was Il cOntemptuOus
appellation given to the Fourteenth
Regulars because the popping Of their
resemblcd the noise of the machine Of
peace.
Put your mouth on the safety notch"
ordered the captain from the right Of
the company. They're sending out the
outposts. Get their bearings, SO that
you can shoot around them If the ball
opens up"
Two men were receiving final instruc-
lions from the colonel previous to ven
turing into the hostile country in front.
Sneak out about two hundred yards"
ordered the officer. land lie low. IL you
see any signs Of an attack. try to get
back and warn u.s. IL you can't get
back, you must warn us somehow, and
take your chances. No need to tell you
to be careful. You hold the lives Of
many men in your hands. Good luck,
boys"
This sort Of work Is called Cossack
outpost duty. and men detailed upon 1t
should not be men Of family or nerves.
A few nights previously two nervous
men were detailed upon it. One of
them fired at white pariah dog The
shot caused the Filipinos to concentrate
a series Of volleys lasting thirty min
utes in the direction of the outposts.
The Americans awakened from sound
sleep and let go several unauthorized
volleys. Consequently the two ner -Ous
men, being between two fires, were rid
died with two kinds Of ammunition.
The two men detailed for this even.
inIs work were Of different mettle
'Mo.ituri te salutamus. colonel" said
one with a reckless laugh. With the
easy nonchalance Of veterans they gave
the rife salute, and, sliding over the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
THIS is HOW YOU SEE
A MAN AT THE PHONE.

Or. Sylvestre. whose name has fash
ed around the world as the inventor
Of wonderful device by which you
cannot only hear by telephone. but see
by phone as well, has allowed several
illustrations to be made Of the visual
telephone machine. although he will
not as yet show Its working fully. be-
cause he says to see 1t Is so simple
that a man could go away and make
one himself So until the machine Is
bought by the French government for
$5,OO,OOO, the price he wants. the doc
tor will not exhibit the device.
The illustrations show the different
parts Of the invention. and something
Of Its workings. 1t consists Of small
circular mirror. with hole In the
center, to which Is screwed tiny cleo
tric light Of little more than one
candle power. The mirror is fixed to
the microphonlc plate Of the telephone
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

and a pair Of little brass pencils con-
meets the current and the apparatus.
In mysterious looking hood two
acids mix drop by drop, and out Of a
spout comes u phosphorescent vapOr.
falling on the mirror. II. when tele-
phOning, sheet of white paper is
placed in front Of the mirror. the room
from where the person Is telephOning
may plainly be seen. and also the per-
son.
DIR. Sylvester was sitting in his labo-
ratOry in the dark one night some
weeks ago, awaiting the slow working
Of some chemical process. He has In
his laboratory theater phone. He
was listening to the opera, when sud
denly on the white wall of his labora-
tory he saw the stage scene from the
theater, cOlOrs and all. Investigation
revealed to him the secret. He has
made half dozen tests that have con-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Cement ElOOrA.

am a firm believer in concrete and
cement floors. They are the best.
have hOghOuse "a by 81 feet the
floor Of which is cement. 1t Is much
better than boards, making the house
warmer in winter and cooler in sum-
mer This summer l will make con-
crete floors in three henhOuses. l hired
a man to lay the floor in the hOghouse,
but intend hereafter to do the work
myself. My hoghouse floor consists of
two feet Of stones about six inches In
diameter, three inches Of concrete and
one inch Of cement. 1t does not need
the rock, but l had them and wanted
to raise the floor, SO they come in nice
ly. think l will lay concrete in the
cattle sheds. 1t will stop the hogs from
roofing and make the sheds easy to
keep clean.-Everett Lamb, in Breed.
ers' Gazette.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Cheap Fodder.

One Of the cheapest foods that can
be grown for stock. and which can he
cut and used at almost any stage of
growth. may be secured by sowing
corn in rows mot using too much seed
and cultivatng 1t one way. Should
the pasture grass run short the young
corn may be cut down daily, In sum.
cient quantity as required, and fed "a
green and succulent food. which will
be highly relished by stock.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Homemade Wind mills.

A farmer of Dodge County, Neb.,
writes as follows to Iowa Homestead:
Il have had some experiments with
homemade windmills that would like
to contribute for the benefit Of your
readers. have been experimenting
with three designs, shown at /, and
3. The shaft to which the arms are at
tached are upright. the four arms pro-
jecting at right angles across the up
per end of the shaft. BY placing swing
ing frames covered with canvas on the
arms the wind will catch and turn the
shaft by blowing against the fans on
the sides indicated by arrows. AS they
pass around to the opposite side they
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
PRUDENCE.

Prue-for Prudence-is her name,
How it does belle her!
For in foolish madcap pranks
No girl can outvie her.
Always in some mischief new,
Seek some new folly,
Often to be mOurned next day
In deepest melancholy.
Always thoughtless when she acts,
Never once malicious.
Forever getting into scrapes-
4 To me she il delicious!
Prudence! What a name for her!
How it does belle her!
Yet in witchiHg charm-fOr me
No girl can Outvie her!
journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Cured Them OF a BAD Habit.

A minister in nearby town on a re-
cent Sunday surprised his audience by
reading the following notice from the
pulpit: The regular session Of the Don
key Club will be held as usual after the
service. Members will line up just out
side the door, make remarks and stare
at the ladies who pass. as is their GUS
TOM" But they didn't that Sunday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Will Craze In Canada.

A considerable number Of Texas
ranchmen have leased grazing land
from the Canadian government and ara
now establishing ranches In Alberta
along the eastern slope Of the Rocky
Mountains. The Canadian government
Will give leases on ranges in that local
ity. 1t Is said. for twenty-one years ut a
nominal rental Of 2 cents per acre. 1t
Is claimed to be very fine stock coun.
try.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
*;s:2Es'EE'M!4

found or great use. shifting all objec.
tionable characters with cOmmendable
Not only will intrudcrs
be smartly looked after. but the gander
will make as much noise as possible
while performing his duty. thus giving
the poultry keeper and game rearer
warning when all Is not right"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Georgia Butids Lauterus.

The big lantern to be used In the
government lighthouse at Scotch Cape.
Alaska. has just been finished by an
Atlanta. Ga, manufacturing plant
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Good Use for the Money,

The Baron de Hirsch school fund in
Galacia maintains fifty schools. The
number Of teachers amounts to PAT.
and there are 1894 pupils.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

The marrying stories on an old
bachelor or a widOwer are finally over
taken by dying story; nothing else
ever stops them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

the food. which may he thrown In from
the outside Of the coop, although the
chicks cannot get their feet in it. Fig
ure 2 shows the rOOsts. which are sim
ply heavy cleats nailed to the box. and
the roOsting poles secured to them, as
shown
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

top fodder will proba-
bly, be worth more
than usual. Farmers
know that when ty-
ing tops they often
get out Of order from
not being tied tightly
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Binder for Corn Fodder.

1t Is coming time when Southern
farmers are getting ready to top their
corn for fodder. As corn has been SO
SCa roo thia voar cnvn
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

Keep an old gander." says a writer
In gardening paper. III you would
protect young chicks from their enc
mics In the shape OF dogs. cats. crows
and magpies. The gentleman will he
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

WINGED him that the visual telephone Is
practicable. although at first sight he
admits 1t seemed to him as 1t may
have impressed others when they first
heard Of it-incredibly phenomenal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Remedy for Gapes.

Remedy for Gapes.
Gapes are usually due to filth, the eat
ing Of the residuum Of food previously
given and feeding in damp places. 1t
is believed that they are propagated In
earthwOrms, but facts have been dis
covered substantiatlng this claim. The
best remedy for gapes, If the chicks will
eat, Is to add teaspoonful OF spirits Of
turpentlne to a mixture Of one pint OF
corn meal and half pint OF middlings.
says an exchange Thoroughly incOr-
pOrate the turpentine with the dry ma
terial, then scald as much of the ma
terial as may be required and feed to
the chicks on a clean board. Put ten
drops Of carbOlic acid In every pint OF
drinking water and change the water
frequently every day. There is no sure
remedy for gapes, and inserting feather
tips into the windpipe to draw out the
cape worms can be done only by an ex.
perienced person. There are suggested
remedies. but they are sometimes as ia
tai to the chicks as the gapes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

Investigation will reveal that every
successful man gets down to work
early.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

will open as seen at c. In Figure l ut
A will he seen one Of the wings catch
ing the breeze and is held in place by
rope attached to the arm In the rear
Of it; as 1t passes around to b its edge
is towards the wind. Passing a little
further the wind strikes 1t on the Op-
posite side, and, having nothing to re-
sist. it raises out Of the way until 1t
comes around to the point ID, when 1t
falls In position to again catch the wind.
The same principle is found in Figures
2 and 3. These wings are so construct
ed as to become pendulous and unre-
strained when returning against the
wind, to be caught rigid when the wind
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
CONTRADICTORY.

1t is said that men In a savage state
never have tOOthache. 1t ia also said
that there was never man with tooth.
ache who was not in a savage state
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

Suggestive.
MANY happy returns Of the day.
grandpa! And mother says IL you give
us each sixpence we mustn't lose It'll"
Evening journal., 1902-12-23
D. W. LYNCH & CO., GROCERS.
N. W. Cor. Madison and Fourth StS.
D. & A. phone, No 682 A.
D. a A. 'Phone, no. 682 A.

a genuine corporation or "trust' Of
the time, having no personality Of
their own, and exhibiting no special
bias except for what would sell, as
was particularly proved in 1924, when
they issued a set of predictions in one
almanac and BITTERLY contradicted
them In another.
The famous "Moore's Almanac" pur-
ported to be edited by Francis Moore,
physician. The original Francis Moore
died in 1924. but the publication was
still lsued as II under his supervision,
and IN 1915 a vigorous rival arose In
another almanac claiming to be the
genuine Francis Moore. A great law
suit followed, which was decided
against the monopoly of the Station
ers' company. A bill to renew and
legalize the privilege was brought in
the house Of commons by Lord North
in 1873. but Lord Erskine. the great
barrlster most brilliantly exposed the
absurdlty and even indecency Of the
publication. and the bill was defeated.
Although the privilege was thus de-
stroyed. the Stationers purchased their
rival and continued to hold the field
with but slightly improved style OF
publication until 1898. when the Soci-
ETY. For the Diffusion of Useful KnOwI
edge published the British Almanac"
and demolished their predecessors.
with the able assistance Of the daily
press. which so vigorously assailed the
Stationers' publication that that COM
pany was constrained to follow the
new example in the "Englishman's Al
manac."
The uniform price for an English al
manac for rnny years was a penny,
but the monopoly increased the price,
and the impos on of the stamp taxes
after Queen AnEe's time raised it still
more In 1871 "Moore's Almanac" was
ninepence. two being for the stamp.
In 1896 it rose TO Is. i'd. and In 1916 to
IS. Sd.
An almanac was established by
Isaiah Thomas in Worcester, Mass,
which gained and established an ex-
traordinary repute in 1850 from the
happy accident that. as It was being SCI
up, one Of the hoys asked what should
be placed against the 18th of July
Mr.. Thomas. IN careless haste. an
swered: anything. Anything? The
lad. literally obedient, set up "Rain
hail and SNOW" The diligent readers
were surprised. but when the day came
the prediction was fulhiled-it really
did rain. hail and snow on the 18Th
OF that July. and the fortune Of the
almanac was made.
The almanac de GOtha" is the best
known Of the German publications
Whittaker's is the standard English
publication of the kind. while in this
country several Of the large newspa
pers issue annual almanacs. The stray
production, however. with its old as
trologlcal and magical symbols OF
Faust, must ever possess an interest
for the curious who are versed in the
history of almauacs. - Washington
Tines.
Evening journal., 1902-12-23
A pIlnd NAM, caIculntion.

When Gauss became blind, his only
amusement consisted in making calcu-
lations of a curious and somewhat pc
culiar nature. These sometimes lasted
for days When more than 80 years
old, Gauss computed the amount to
which 81 would grow If compounded
annually at 4 per cent interest from
the time of Adam to the present, as
suming this to be 6.OOO years. This, IL
In gold, would make a cubic mass so
large that It would take a ray Of light
travelling almost 1900 miles a second
more than 1,0OO,OOO.00O years to jour
ney alongside of It. This mental COM
putation is so startling as to be almost
beyond belief, yet the conclusions of
this eminent mathematician are cor
rect.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.