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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18
The Professors Mistake.

The members of a certain learned So
ciety had been indulging In birthday
festivities. and when dinner and the
subsequent enjoyments We're over Pro-
fessor Jones started off to trudge the
half-mile or so to his home. The pro-
lessor is a very clever man. says the
Pittsburg Bulletin. and noted for the
keenness Of his intellect.
The excitement and the unusually
hearty dinner. followed by the abstruse
discussion in which he had been en-
gagged. had given him a headache; So
approachin an electric light post. he
pressed his throbbing brow against the
cool iron. Thus he stood for few
minutes. Then. feeling a little chilly.
he buttoned his OvercOat preparatory
to proceeding on his way home. but to
his horror, when he attempted to leave
the post he found himself unable to
move.
A brain such as the professors works
quickly, and the reason for his deten-
ton soon seemed clear. Evidently the
current which fed the lamp above had
become diverted from it's course and
was passing through his body, binding
him to the post in the process. Death,
CHASTITY and horrible, stared him in the
face. Gradually his backbone would
become dissolved to Il jelly, and while
the awful process was going on he
must stand there as helpless as but
terfly pinned to cork.
In his terror he gave vent to his feel
ings in mighty yell. This attracted
the attention OF policeman. who hur-
ried up. and then, shaking with laugh
ter. listened to the professors eXplana-
ton. When he had finished. the pO-
liceman unfastened the professors
overcoat from the post, round which
he had inadvertently buttOned it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18
DRESS COST $4,000.
Gown Exhibited in Chicago Made for
the Czarina, but Rejected.

Gown Exhibited in Chicago Made for
the Czarina, but Rejected.
The famous $4,000 coronation robe
made by the ambitious Mime. Baruttl,
of Paris, for the CZarina of Russia was
placed on exhibition in Chicago recent
ly. The robe. which Is the finest ever
shown in America. and one of the finest
ever seen ut any time in the worlds
history, was viewed by thousands of
people.
The costly gown is a wonderful crea-
ton of gold thread. ermine. white satin
and royal purple velvet. Not a jewel
was used on it. but $4,000 worth Of
gold thread and $1,000 worth of royal
crinne were fashioned into the gown
during the two years it took Nine. BID
RUTH to complete it,
The history of the royal robe Is as
interesting as its folds are luxurious
Royalty never wore the gown, although
it was made for the Czarina. but with
out her knowledge. When the old Car
of Russia died, Nine. Barutti an
nounced that she had been commits
stoned to make the robe for the Czarina
She fastened to carry out her plans.
After many months she began showing
the gown to her creditors, who were
HARVESTING her. for she owed more than
100000 francs. Ambitious to become
the royal drcssmakcr for all the houses
of Europe and hoping thus to recoup
her lost fortunes and clear up her cred
it, Mime. Barutti convinced her trades
men her day was coming ana secured
further credit from them.
The time arrived. however, when she
saw the robe would not grace the coro-
nation, and Nine. Rarutti went to the
room where the gown was displayed
and killed herself. The gown and all
she owned We're sold at auction, and
finally came into the possession OF a
New York firm.
The great mantle. twenty-seven rect
long, is the main part of the gown. 1t
is of royal purple velvet, trimmed with
white satin ribbons and a wealth OF
gold thread. and lined with 1900 royal
crmine skins. The gown proper Is
decollete. of double thickness of white
satin. The train extends 100 inches
from the waist. and is bordered with 4
gold fringe two inches wide Every de-
tail of the wonderful robe is elaborate
ly wrought. The scattered gold decora-
lions and scroll work, the rich laces and
heavy satin make it modste's dream.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18
A WALKING STICK AS A MEASURE
Heights of Objects Ascertained by
Help of a Cane.


A walking stick is an invaluable arti.
Gle to accompany one on a walk, for it
can assist you in other ways than in aid
ing your progress. Suppose you want
to measure the height Of cliff,
church steeple, or some other tall OBJ.
ject and the sun shines not. and there
fore no shadow Is cast. The walking
stick will none the less assist you to
tell its height. This time take dis
lance some 100 feet from the object
which you wish to measure, and in the
ground at that point firmly plant your
stick. Then move along from it In a
straight line until by lying down on
mother earth the top Of your stick and
the top Of the object to be measured
will to your eye be on line. This spot
you will mark. This gives you three
points--one, where you lay down; two,
your planted stick. and three, the OBJ
ject to be measured. Now, the distance
from the point where you lay down to
the stick Is to the distance from the
stick to the object to be measured as
the height Of the stick Is to the height
of that object. Thus, suppose the point
where you lay down is six yards from
the stick and thirty-six yards from the
object, then the object is six times the
height of the stick. Now, the stick YOU
know to be three feet high. the object
measured is therefore approximately
eighteen feet.
1t is a fairly easy thing to obtain the
measurement Of an object il you but
have a rule or a compass. The trouble
Is that usually when one wishes to
Judge a distance a standard to go ~
is sadly lacking. There are, however.
ready substitutes II you but know how
to use them. If the sun be shining you
can get the cardinal points as easily
with your watch as with compass.
Point the twelve on the dial toward
the sun. Half way between the point
at which the hour hand is and the fig
ure L. will be due south. That point To-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18
Her Letter Proved 1t,

The sense of Importance which little
Clara felt on being promoted to the
public school after two years Of les
sons at her grandmOther's knee was
greatly increased. says Harper's Maya
zine, when the time came for her first
written examination.
She studied faithfully the twenty
pages of her speiling-boOk covered by
the review, and when her paper was
returned she had the delight of seeing
that it was graded one hundred.
The little girl at once wrote to her
father the news Of her success. Dear
miss single word in my examination.
| am now purface in spelling"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18

Gated north, east and west follow, as OF
course. Without explanation this
sounds like legerdemain, but it Is IN
reality simple and easily understood.
At noon the sun is due south ana the
hour hand pointed toward l.. The sun
and the hour hand both travel tor-
ward, but as the hand goes around the
dial twice in the twenty-four hours
and the sun revolves about the earth
but once in that period of time, it FOL
lows that the hands speed Is double
that of the sum- therefore, by dividing
the distance touched by the hour hanu
from - you find south.
People who live much in the open. as
do ranchers and farmers, can general
ly tell time fairly accurately by the
sun, ana some, although the feat Is
seemingly more difficult. can tell time
from the length OF the shadow thrown
by the sun. The shadow is, however.
IN easy way of determining heights.
For example. suppose you wished to
ascertain the height Of 4 tree when
walking Pace the shadow of the tree
made by the sun and then plant your
walking stick and pace its shadow. AS
many more or less times its length as
the shadow is will give you the dis
lance OF shadow thrown by the sun.
For instance. suppose the shadow to
he three times the length of the stick,
then it is nine feet, for the stick Is
three, and II you then divide your
raced distance or the trees shadow
by three you will get fairly near the
actual height Of the trce-New York
IriIIInn
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18
No Pneumonia in the Arctic.

Pneumonia is practically unknown
within the Arctic circle, observes DR..
f. w. Kelsey, who has returned to Eng
land from a sixteen months stay in
Alaska
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18

We never did admire the sort of
woman who refuses to work, but who
is willing to charge other women for
enrolling them In useless clubs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18

tion," said Bradley, signaling to a
waiter may l venture to submit my
self"
Hush" said Miss Llewellyn. The
Woman at Home.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18

When one reflects how popular mod
lists continue to increase and multiply.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18

About the maddest thing on this
earth is woman wearing white
dress caught down town in a rain
storm.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18

Children OF poor parents are born
lucky; they have no Inheritance to
lose.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
"I Want Everyone to Know How
 Completely It Cures Indisestion.
From the Leeds SaturdaY Journal.

From the Leeds Saturday Journal.
 This shows the unselfish disposition of Mir. Hodge,of Orchard Grove, Ippleden, New ton Abbott, who, having been cured by Nogelers Compound, wishes every other sufferer to know of the benefit he has re- ceived from this marvellous remedy. He telles his story as follows:
 Gentlemen-I find Nogeler's Compound remedy above all others; for about this time last year 1 was in thorough bad state of health and could hardly drag one leg after the other. 1 had tried dozens of remedies advertised to cure indigestion and all it's attendant evils, but was rapidly going from bad to worse, when 1 had the good fortune to be recommended to take Nogelers Com pound. l did so without much faith, and am thankful to say it made new man of me. 1 should like other people to know it's virtues and how completely it knocks un- der the worst forms of indigestion and dys- pepsia.-(Signed.) George H. Hodge
 Vogeler's Compound is the grandest rem edy of the century for all stomach disorders and liver and kidney troubles in both men and women. It is sold in 25c. and soc sizes by all medicine dealers, and free sample of liberal size will be sent to any address in the country. It is made by the proprietors of St, Jacobs Oil, Baltimore, from the for hula of one of the most eminent living phy- SicianS
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Would Withdraw.

At the annual meeting of the general federation of Arkansas club women, held at Fort Smith last week, the following resolution was adoptcd:
 ''Whercas, The color question, which now confronts the G. F. w.. C., is of most serious import, and,
 'Whereas, It behooves every state convention to show its status on this issue, therefore be it
 '|Resolved, That the A. F. w. C.. Is totally opposed to any comprom- ise measure which shall leave loop hole by which colored women may be introduced in the G. F. w. c.
 ''Resolved, further, that should this question be brought to a suc- oessful issue by those who favor the admission of clubs containing col ored members, the A. F. w. c. with draw at once from the national fed eratlOn."
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
The Bankers.

The annual meeting of the State Bankers Association, which closed at Little Rock on the 18th with a grand banquet, was more largely at tended than any previous session of the body. A number of lengthy papers were read, and reports of off, cers and members from every section of the state show our banking insti- tutlons doing larger volume of business than ever before. The off, cers chosen for the coming year were: President, Chas. Mckee, tordyce; first vice president, w. J.. Stowers, Morrilton second vice president, I. J. Stacey, Augusta :; third vice president, P. B. Cox, Paris; fourth vice president. Green field Quarlcs, Helena; fifth vice president, E. T. Hutchinson, Nash vile; sixth vice president, F. J.. Fucker, Beebe; secretary, M. H.. Johnson, Little Rock; treasurer, Henry Thane, Arkansas City; execu- tive council, Chas. Mckee, James P. Coffin, Chas. F. Penzel, Chas. N. Rix and H. c. Rather; delegates to American Bankers Association, w.. |. Foster, Hope; s. $. Faulkner, Helena; altcrnates, W. H. Langford, Pine Bluff; Dolph Sloan, Walnut Ridge.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Life Prisoner Pardoned.

Byrd Walker, serving a life term for murder, was last week pardoned by Gov. Davis. Walker was con- victed of killing Andrew Burns in Logan county in 1899, the trial talk ing place in Franklin county on change of venue. He was sentenced to be hanged. An appeal was talk en to the supreme court, and the verdict of the trial court affirmed. An appeal was then made to Gov. Jones, who commuted his sentence to life imprisonment. There were no eye-witnesses to the killing, but the dead man was unarmed and the circumstances were sufficient to convince the jury that it was case demanding the extreme penalty. Walker and his friends always con- tended that Burns had threatened his life, and that he was of opinion when he killed him that his own life was in danger.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
A Nasty Practice

A nasty practice is what the Chicago Inter Ocean calls the pasting of rcreated covering up the filth and germs of disease that may be propagated in the very. ab. sorbent and decaying mass of flour paste, paper, animal glue, colors, etc.
 They give opinions of eminent health of flcers and sanitarians, urging that such practice should be stopped by legal enact ment, and al so take occasion to say that these sanitarians recommend Alabastine as a durable pure and sanitary Coating for walls
 The Inter Ocean says: "Tlhs is very important question, and, as it costs noth. ing to avoid this danger, why take any chances?"
 How much of the alarming spread of smallpox and other diseases may be due to unsanitary wall coverings?
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
The Modern yersinh.

Where are you going, my pretty maid ?"
 m gong ping ponging, sir, she said.
 May go with you, my pretty maid?'
 Yes, if you like, kind sir, she said
 She led him away to the ping-pong net and then came an hour he'll never forget, for his shoulders ache from the many stoops to pick up the balls, and his eyelid droops where she smote him twice with her racket small, which left her hand as she struck the ball, and he'll never ping when she pongs again, for she heard him swear when she pinged him then.-Baltimore American.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Wireless Telegraph Across Ocean.

The recent experiment. in wireless telegra- phy across the ocean was a complete sue cess and aroused great public interest. tested in the success of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the celebrated remedy for stomach, liver and kidney complaints, because it is reliable. It promotes appetite, regulates the liver keeps the bowels regular and cures in- digestion, dyspepsia, la grippe and malaria. Try 1t. Our Private Stamp Is over the neck of the bottle.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Has That ance.

A German author describes the prevail ing American traits as "a bumptious ora tory, "a fippant superhciality," "a con stant exploitation and "a lack of esthetic refinement.' These must sound fearful in German.-Buffalo Express
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
In ecticut.

Farmer-That field there is tobacco.
 Vlsltor-Is 1t, really? When er-when do the cigars begin to grow wout?-Summerville Journal.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Old Prisi0ner Escapes.

A circular has been issued by Su- perintendent Hogins of the state penitentiary reporting the escape April 13, of Phil Johnson, colored, of Jefferson county, from the Lollie camp. He was sentenced to four years and was received November 20, 1900. A brother, Sadie Johnson, lives in Clarendon, and a sister, Edman Fox, at Batesville, Miss. He is 61 years old and blacksmith by occupation.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
The Red Men.

The second annual meeting of the Improved Order of Red Men of Arkansas was held at Little Rock or the 18th, when the following off, ficers for the ensuing year were elected: c. w. Sexton, Newport, c. S.; R. c. Moore, Fort Smith, G.. s. s.; G. A. Kimberly, Little Rock, G. J. S.; o. c. Porter, Pine Bluff, c. P; Mark P. Olney, Mena, G. c. R.; Bruce Mulkey, Wynne, G. K. w.; D. $. Ross, Blytheville, G. G.. w.; P. M. Hodler, Texarkana, G. G.. F.; R. E. Sibels, Helena, G. s.
 Chas. Stapleton, Jenny Lind, G. M. Newport was selected as the next place of meeting, the third Tuesday in April, 1903.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Fits Permanently Cured. No fits after first days use of Dr. Klines Great Nerve Restorer. Free $2 % trial bottle Dr R. H. Kline, Ltd, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
The Reform CT

Jester-She married him to re :orm him. Jimson-Well?
 She Is now trying to get a divorce in order to give some other woman chance at the reform business" s."-Ohio State Jour nal
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Earliest Russian MiIIet.

Will you be short of hay? If so plant a plenty of this prodigally prolific mil.et
 TO 8 TONS OF RICH HAY PER ACRE. Price 50 lbs. $l.90 100 lbs. 300, low freights John A. Salzer Seed Co.,. La Crosse. Wis.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

To Cure Cold in One Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

sneers are the weapons of helpless fool Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

I am sure Pisos Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Mrs Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y> Feb. IF, 1900.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Better unconscious egotism than self-con- scious humility.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

It cures swollen, aching, tired feet At all DDrugglstS ana ohoe stores, 22c. sample sent FREE. Address A. s. Olmsted Le Roy. N. Y.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are fast to sunlight, washing and rubbing.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

A man may be judged by his judgments of others.-Ram' Horn
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Most things are easier to learn than to unlearn.-Ram's Horn
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Why travel road that becomes worse avery day?-Atchison Globe.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Everyone may see daily instances of peo pie who complain from the mere habit o1 complaining ng.-Graves
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Every why hath wherefore.-Shakes- peare.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Just as Good,

'Do you play ping pong, Miss Doodle?"
 No; but l can give you The NIaiden's Prayer Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

True nough.-"What do you mean by saying she just celebrated her wooden we'd ding?" ''She married blockhead. ."-Phil- adelphia Press.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Many words do not make much wisdom. Rams Horn.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Every mans task is his life preserver.- Emerson.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

A selfish success is a sad failure Rams Horn.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Hello, buddy!" exclaimed the sproutinl blade of grass to the embryo leafet. Please don't shoot!" exclaimed the bud, in mock alarm-Ohio State Journal
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

The other day some one asked Brother Dickey: Do you know candidate for office when you see him?" "Onpossible not to know him, suh, was the reply. "He mos inginrully makes it convenient ter run er- gin me in the big road en interdooce himself by liftin' his hat en 'pologizin'! !"-Atlanta Constitution.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Briggs-"Kate used to say that Fred was as good as pie" Griggs-'She still thinks so; but she has different way of saying it. She now says that Fred is crusty."- Boston Transcript.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

'Yes," said his wife, petulantly, eff don't get the bonnet I want I'll keep you in hot water" 'Then you'll find that Pm like Philadelphia Record.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Mir. Subbub-" Somehow or other I never succeed in raising flowers that come ur to those whose pictures are in your cata. logue." Seedsman-"Oh, those pictures arc so beautiful. ."-Boston Transcript
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

uIiSeso sotoIi, uySpepSId, Id grippe ana 1nalarla. Try it. Our Private Stamp is over the neck of the bottle
 The RefOrmer.
 Jester-She married him to re orm him. Jlmson-We ell?
 She Is now trying to get a divorce in order to give some other woman d chance at the reform business. ."-Ohio State Jour nal
 Earliest Russian MiIIet. Will you be short of hay? If so plant plenty of this prodigally prolific mil.et
 TO TONS OF RICH HAY PER ACRE. Price 50 lbs $l.90 ; 100 lbs. 300, low freights John A. Salzer Seed Co.,, La Crosse, Wis.
 In Connecticut.
 Farmer-That field there is tobacco.
 Vlsltor-ls 1t, really? When er- when do the cigars begin to grow out?-Summerville Journal.
 Ask To-Day for Aliens Foot-Ease. It cures swollen, aching, tired feet At all Druggists and Shoe stores 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address A. 5. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Every mans task is his life preserver.- Emerson.
 To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money yif itf fails to cure 25c. Sneers are the weapons of helpless fool. Chicago Daily News.
 Fits Permanently Cured. No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Free $2 % trial bottle Dr R. H. Kline, Ltd, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Better unconscious egotsm than self-con- scious humility
 A selfish success is a sad failure. Rams Horn.
 Many words do not make much wisdom Rams Horn.
 A man may be judged by his judgments of others.-Ram Horn.
 Why travel a road that becomes worse avery day?-Atchison Globe.
 Everyone may see daily instances of peo- pie who complain from the mere habit of complaining.
 True Enough h-"What do you mean by saying she just celebrated her wooden we'd ding%' ''She married blockhead. Phil adeI phia Press.
 Hello, buddy!" exclaimed the sprouting blade of grass to the embryo leafet. Please don't shoot!' exclaimed the bud, in mock alarm.-Ohio State Journal
 Briggs-"Kate used to say that Fred was as good as pie" Griggs-'She still thinks so; but she has different way of saying it. She now says that Fred is crusty."- Boston Transcript.
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 MT. Subbub-" Somehow or other I never succeed in raising flowers that come up to those whose pictures are in your cata- logue." Seedsman-"Oh, those pictures are ideal drawings. It would be absurd to SUD- pose that nature could accomplish anything so beautiful "-Boston Transcript
 "Yes," said his wife, petulantly, eff I don't get the bonnet I want I'll keep you in hot water" ''Then you'll find that Pm like an egg, and that hot water will harden me-" Philadelphia Record.
 The other day some one asked Brother Dickey: Do you know candidate for office when you see him?" "Onpossible not to know him, suh," was the reply. 'He mos inginrully makes it convenient ter run CT. gin me in the big road en interdooce himself by liftin' his hat en 'pologizin'! !'-Atlanta Constitution.