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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
MOUNTAINEERING IN SLUMS.
Poverty Stricken People Who Pawn
Their False Teeth.


An old woman lately residing at Bir-
mingham left over LOCO to her nieces
and nephews. the money having been
earned in peculiar fashion. Toward
her neighbOrs she acted the part of
money-lender and pawnbroker, poor
people visiting her from remote quar-
tiers of the town. the privacy of trans
acting bushes in u cottage appealing
to their inclinations. Willing was she
to lend small amounts on any articles
likely to be redeemed. Things that a
licensed pawnbroker would not accept
found an abiding place in her garrets.
The old lady was good any day for
the loan of shilling in the case of a
strange visitor whose trustworthy char
acter could be vOuched for by a neigh
Dor. In this fashion she CLEANED riches
and. strange to say, escaped the atten
tions of the police. says Tit Bits.
One of her regular patrons was a
female Of Incorporate habits. who.
with the return of Monday morning
brought her false teeth to be cared for
till the Saturday. On these articles
crown was willingly given, an extra
siXpence being required when the
grinders We're again needed. During
the week the teeth were of little use
to the owner, there being no meat to
masticate until wages came in. Lots
of articles equally peculiar. things
that a legitimate pawnbroker would
not consider, were handed over to the
crafty old woman. who always threat
ened to acquaint the pledgers hus-
band We're the money and interest
not readily Forthcoming.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
House work and Health.

Why is it so many women look upon
Homework as drudgery when really
their health and temper would be i'm
proved by a moderate amount of man.
ual labor? 1t Is IA well-known fact that
the poorer respectable class of people
who do plenty of housewOrk generally
enjoy good health. or course there is
eral rule housework is excellent, be-
cause it affords a variety of exercise so
needful to keep. the body in health
Furthermore, plenty of fresh air is OBJ
tanned through the open windows and
in the garden or yard. The woman
who never does any work in the house
has to take some sort of exercise out
of doors in order to retain health. But
how often is the daily walk neglected.
and all the time lstlessly passed in
doors. while her working sister has
been busting. reaching. STOPPING, going
up and down stairs. pushing, pulling
and taking exercise in Il number OF
ways? There is also. as IA rule, more
done or mainly done by the mistress.
The old maxim of IF you want thing
done well, do it YOURSELF may APPLY
be applied in this case; it is not to be
expected that stranger will or can
take the same pleasure in caring for
and keeping clean Il house as will the
mistress who knows and loves each ar
ticle of furniture in every room. Most
young wives who are not blessed with
abundant means. and who find time
hang a little heavily on their hands.
would do well to save money by dis
pensing with servant and doing most
of the work themselves. Their houses
would be cleaner. they themselves
would be healthier, and their husbands
the richer for the change.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Dainty New Niyhties.

Piguant is the word which best de
sc.ihes the paiamas shown in the lin.
gerie departments of the shops. OF
various colors. styles ana stuffs are
these garments. but none of them has
me slightest suggestion of tailor made
severity about them. They are the
most feminine and coquettish garments
possible to imagine-more SO than the
frlliest petticoat ever made by airy
prS.-Detroit Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01

fortnight he remained there he recu-
perated with wonderful rapdity. Hun
ger and the severity of the fever had
weakened him both physically and
mentally, and the interest of the farmer
and his neighbors led them to debate
the ACCESSIBILITY Of sending Mr.. Altgeld
into the city and procuring his admis-
sion to one of the city hospitals for
treatment. Young Altgeld holly OPP
posed the wishes of his new friends on
this point. and. fearing they would
send him away without his consent, re-
solved to go away himself. He quit
the farnnho .ate one night, and some
weeks later appeared on tie streets of
st. Joseph. Mo. He had tramped the
entire distance His clothes We're in
tatters. and in place of shoes he had
his feet bound up in rags, his shoes
having given out on the tramp. Thus
attired he started out to get situa-
ton.
From place to place Mr. Altgeld went
in search of employment. and man after
man heard his lardluck story without
putting in Il week at this discouragng
work young Altgeld arrived at the con
clusion that he must move further on.
Again he started Oh the tramp and
finally in Andrew county, he obtained
work on the farm of Henry Mueller,
who gave him his lodgings for his la
Dor. He chopped wood all the first
Of |, anil
down to rest and told of his troubles
and travels. Mueller became interest
ed, and was shrewd enough to discover
that there was metal of worth in the
young fellows makeup. His sympathy
was aroused. and ne made him a men,
Der Of his family circle. For $40 a
month wages Altgeld worked for two
years. during which his strength re-
turned and his recovery was complete.
He bent his energies constantly to-
ward the requirement of means to the
study Of law. lie tried for a certificate
to teach district school, but found
that he had not knowledge enough to
pass the required examination. Farmer
Mueller and David Rea. afterward a
member Of Congress. fixed it so Altgeld
got certificate, and he also got a
school that paid him $50 per month
Judge Rea loaned young Atgcld law
be oks and after the days work he
would sit down at night to store his
mind with the knowledge that was TO
arm him for battle with the world. In
few months he became so tremen-
dously earnest that Rea took him into
his office. where Altgcld read law for
some time.
From that period the determined Ger
man student worked with the star of
success glimmering as Il faint possi
bility in the distance of the future. He
went into politics and soon had his
name up for prosecuting attorney on
the Democratic ticket in strong Re-
publican county. A hard fight was be-
fore him. but he wo" through sheer
persistence, and the admiration which
he excited in the minds of the farmers,
who. to this day. refer to him as Pete
Altgeld"
His Love Suit Rejected.
About this time there entered, for the
first time. as far rs is known, the ele-
ment OF romance into Mr.. Altgeld's life.
One day, while in Savannah Mo-. he
met Miss Anna Rohrer. daughter of
George Rohrer, the President of the
State Bank of Savannah, and one of
the wealthiest men of the town. To
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Remedy for Shiny Clothes.

When the elbows AMI shoulders of
cloth frocl>s wear shiny this may be
remedied by gentle friction and emery
cloth. The spot should be rubbed Just
enough to raise little nap. In the
case of cashmere or other smooth ma
terials. go over them few times with
Il warmed silk handkerchief.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01

If instead Of spending money on eX-
pensive remedies for the skin people
were to try the simple things ut hand,
the saving would be great and the re-
suit as good. The white tissue paper
which comes from the milliner or
drcssmaker in the hat boxes or inside
the sleeves of new dresses is excellent
for the complexion. Before using the
paper the face shoul be gently mas
sagcd or rubbed with little tine
cream. then to remove the cream use
the fine white paper IniS quickly
banishes all the grease and leaves the
skin DELIGHTFULLY."- brilliant.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Majority Names.

In the latest issue of London di-
rectory the Smiths head the poll with
"A large majority They are RESPONSE
bic for about 1.50O entries. Jones
comes second with $50. then follow
Brown with 700 and Robinson with a
bare 800
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
His ExDerieucc.

Il wonder how they ever happened to
call this Wall street, queried the bull
as he and the lamb turned into that
great financial thoroughfare. There
isn't any wall in it,"
"Perhaps you don't see the wall" re-
piled the lamb, but it's there Just the
same. | bumped up against it once"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
THE VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP.

WWpeople whom <ie ''S we cal! ! our our
friends really worth: This is
question not easily answered." said
matron yesterday. Are there any
among our so-called intimatcs that real
ly care for us? Any to whom our COM
partnership is necessary, or who would
cling to us If the world turned to us its
cold shoulder? That there are many
conscientious souls who would make an
effort to be loyal goes without saying,
but Is their attachment a real one?
Could they keep up the old familiar in
tercourse for any length of time If we
no longer lived in their world or had the
same interest? doubt it. No blame
could attach to any one in such cases.
There would probably he even strug-
gle on the part of the prosperous friend
to keep up the old terms of intimacy,
but the rift widens inevitably, and the
old-time music becomes mute.
Then there is no such thing as
friendship" exclaimed a very young
woman, consciously thinking of the
girls for whom, on leaving school, she
professed undying fraternity and
whom she has already found it so hard
to write to.
Undoubtedly there is, but it is a
very much overrated virtue. 1t means
simply congenial acquaintance and
comradeship, cordial liking commu-
nifty of interests. and should not be eX-
pected to imply more than that, the few
cases where an ideal friendship has
been shown being the exceptions that
prove the rule. The society man who
had been exploring in Africa for sew
eral years. and who, upon strolling into
his club. was greeted by one of his
crOnies with Hello, Brown! Where
have you been all winter" could hardly
feel that he had a grievance, inasmuch
as he on his part had quietly taken his
departure without leavetakings, but it
goes to show how little any one is miss
ed when he drops out of the ranks"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
TRAMP TO GOVERNOR
CHAPTER IN THE CAREER OF
JOHN P. AlTGELD.
His Trials and Hardships as a Farm
Laborer in Missouri-His Early Love
Suit Spurned and the Pathetic Re-
suit.

In the spring of 1873 the late John
+. Altgeld thea 20. was working on
railroad grading contract in Southeast
ern Kansas. He had drifted west from
his Ohio home in the effort to better
his condition, but opportunities were
scarce and money was still scarcer with
him. TO live he had to work. and day
labor was the only thing that he could
find to do. While employed on the rail
way job, he was taken i'll with Il fever.
He was taken to the rudely constructed
temporary hospital maintained by the
contractors. and there he lay for some
weeks while the fever ran its course.
When lie was discharged as cured and
essaycd to take up his work again he
found that he was unable to do the
labor expected of him. He had to aban-
don the job. and pennileSs. weak and
emaciHtcd. lie started to walk to the
State capital, where he hoped to OBJ
tain occupation more suitable to his
condition.
Cared for by a Farmer.
When three miles east of Topeka he
stopped at a farmhouse and asked the
farmer to give him some light work
suitable to his condition. asking in re-
turn only board and lodging for short
time. The farmer liked his appearance
and modesty. and, being a kindly dis
posed man. took Altgeld in. In the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Success of Paris Tube.

The experimental underground cleo
trio railway of Paris. which, although
but eight and three-quarter miles in
length, handles 100000 fares Il day
has been so satisfactory that two i'm
portant branches will be added to it
during the current year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Trees for Westminster Abbey

Officials of Westminster Abbey
charge fees aggregating over $2,OOt
when memorial is placed in the alb
bey.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
knowledge Saves Money.

The girl who knows how to applique
how to tuck. how to embroider. has
the ball at her feet nowadays. and can
make for herself the very daintiest
shoulder collars. vests, neckbandS and
sashes any daughter of Eve colfil de-
sire. Her sash ends she decorateS with
ribbon embroidery, her Louis Quinze
coat revers with gold thread and jew
els. ana as for her olu-world lawn
cry. they are the admiration of all be
holdo's and make her pin money 90
twice as far as it would if she were no
expert in the arts Of needecrait - New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
At First Sight.

do you believe in love at first
sight?"
her name"
"Where was it,"
I'm Bradstreet's." - Detroit Free
Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01

When we see boy reading Il novel
in the middle of the day, and smoking
cigarette, somehow we don't like
him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
RAMS HORN BLASTS.
Warning Notes Calling the Wicked 70
Repentance.

INDIFFERENCE f
Is the devils ia
vorite drug.
Conservation Is
our 4 II S w er t o
Gods call.
He only needs
to fear who fights
against God.
Subtle tempta-
tons need swift
resistance.
Gods presence
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Such a Compliment.

You look charming"
"Oh. you fiatterer."
Positively l didn't recognize YOU"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01

looks through a pair Of green specta
eleS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Cruiser Named for Denver.

The City of Denver proposes to give
the new cruiser of that name valuable
library.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Make the Most of Your Charms,

''There is no harm in making your
selves pretty, my dears," said grand
mamma the other day to her young
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Struck Gold at Last,

He toiled for half century
Beneath the midnight lamp:
Wrote books to benefit mankind
In attics chill and damp.
And starved was he, and thinly clad
Until. too sorely tried,
He wrote a novel popular.
Paid off his debts and died.
A tlanta Constitution.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01

friends. Il do not like to see a girl who
does not 'prink.' | am sure there must
be something wanting in her. But,
once dressed and in society you should
never show that you are thinking or
your personal appearance. Stay as long
as you like before your glass. consider
the becomingness of every curl the set
of every fold of lace; examine yourself
critically with your hand glass-back.
front and Oh each side-but when you
leave your room, whether you are salts
fed or dissatisfied. forget all about
your looks. No one who is conscious
of herself can help showing it. and
there is nothing that is so fatal to pOpu-
larity. If you look pretty yourself, for
getfulness will prove an added attrac-
ton, If not. Il frank unconSciouSneSS
will go far to atone for want of beauty,
Girls do not realize how they show the
trend of their thoughts by their ges-
lures. The constant touches to their
hair, the adjustment of belt or collar,
the furtive look in every available mir
ror, and, more than all. the preoccupied
look and perfunctory smile that gener
ally accompany such motions, all be-
tray the vanity of which the girls
themselves are probably unaware"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01

Some men are kept SO busy main
tanning their dignity that they haven't
time to earn decent living.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
His Love Suit Rejected.

About this time there entered. for the
first time. as far rs is known. the ele-
ment of romance into Mr.. Altgeld's life.
One day, while in Savannah, Mo-, he
met Miss Anna Rohrer daughter of
George Rohrer. the President of the
State Bank of Savannah. and one of
the wealthiest men of the town. To
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Chum with the Children,

There are many conscientious fathers
and mothers who make themselves and
their children miserable by taking
youthful foibles too seriously 1t is an
innate propensity of child possessed
of the average good health and spirits
to make older people laugh with him;
not ut him, but ut the things that seem
amusing to his own sense. And the
mother who has the blithe and ready
humor to entertain his fun becomes his
most fascinating companion.
He needs her rebukes and bends to
her correction without i'll feeling where
sternness would arouse his pride and
ire. for he is assured that she is ready
to share all his innocent pranks. and
that her dsapproval has no foundation
in Impotence or injustice.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-01
Lack of Tact.


There are many very good people,
people of irreproachable character. who
are never liked, because of their want
of tact. They are hospitable and like
to entertain, but they ask known enc
mics to a little family dinner. They
expose all their household economics to
their guests. They never spoil a story
for relations sake" If guests are Of
differing religions or politics, they in
troduce the subjects and give most de-
cided views which do not convince and
only irritate. A lady is told that her
hat is unbecoming, or a man that he
made bad speech. They never have
any appreciation of the fitness of
things.
Tact is of great importance if one
would be agreeable or retain friends.
A man without tact can never exert Il
strong influence He can never become
a great leader. Tact is needed in every
calling in life.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-10

was signed on August 10 and the different
counties have agreed TO pay handsome SUI
Sides ranging from $4,000 to S65 0OJ each,
and titles to depot ground terminals aud
right OF way have already been secured.
corps % surveyors VIII he sent out today,
the work Of construction VIII commence
within a few DAYS, and the management
expects 10 operate trains ON the line within
SIX months
Mr.. Waller stated that the survey has
been completed from Hampstead TO Brook
line. A camp VIII be established today at
SugHrApd 10 make the connection ut Brook
shire Mr. c E Coon has the nlrnct for
the fortyhve miles from Hampstead 10
Sugariand He takes charge OF the work
today
Mr., Waller said that. first and last there
has been a dozen surveyors I'm this terri
tory and the farmers and tOwnspeoplG had
become somewhat Ekeptcal until they saw
dirt broken. Their prayer for years has
been for a railroad. and II Will now be
answered.
Mr.. Wnller win leave for the East within
week 70 place orders for railway supplies
and equipment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-10
CONVENTION OF EIRsMEN.
Grandmaster Sargent rendered His Res
ionation to the Brotherhood.

Grandmaster Sargent rendered His Res
ionation to the Brotherhood.
Chattanooga, Tenn, September 0--The
convention Of the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Flremen convened this morning at 8
o'clock. The acting grand master presided.
The examination OF credentials and calling
Of the roll consumed large portion OF
the time At III O'Clock Grand Master r.
L. Sargent came TO the han and was re.
celved With enthusiastic applause as he
walked on 10 the platform. Ills resignation
as grand master was read from the plat
form by Grand Secretary and Treasurer
i w. Arnold aud II was accepted
Tbs Ladies Auxiliary society OF tho
brotherhood convened today and Grand
President Mrs. Georgia NJ. Sargent submit.
rcd her biennial report, which was being
read A. the noon adjournment was an,
rouuccd.
At the afternoon session the convention
was addressed by Torrance " Powderiy.
formerly at the head OF the knights or
Labor; Hon l.. s. Coffin OF Iowa. =. Ii.
Morrissey, grand mnster OF the Brother.
hood OF Railroad Trainmen E. r. Clnrk
grand chief OF the order OF Railway Con-
ducors, and w. G. Edens. chief OF the de-
partment Of rural postal delivery OF the
United states.
Acting Grand Master Hannahan an
nounced the appointment Of the commit
tees.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-10
Movement Of Ocean Vessels.

Especial to The Post.)
Port Eads. La Arrived; El Dorado
(Am), from aaw York. Manhattan tBrl.
from Cardiff Hiram fNor). from Puerto
Cortez. Abyssinia tGcrl from Hamburg;
Urd CNor) from sagua, Cuba, with sugar.
Sailed: Alabama DAM. for Copenhagen
via Aarhuus.
Tarifa. spoken, September 7, In ati-
OF Everett with barge IN tow from Fort
Arthur for New York. tueE
Liverpool Arrived. Sierra CSpan.), from
Galveston,
New York. Arrived; I7mpasas from
Galveston. Sailed El Norte, for Cal
weston; Comal, for Galveston,
Antwerp. Arrived Thurand Castle
(BEl, from Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-10
katy,a Red Letter pay In Houston.

TNaty nSu LetIer Gay m houston.
Up TO 5 o'clock Monday the Katy had
sold the following tickets;
Belton, Texas, school pupils, 7.
Ashland. Neb., ..
New York, g.
Kansas City, 2.
Buffalo 3.
Harner's Ferry, 4.
st. louis, /.
indianapolis, IL.
Louisville, 1.
California colonist
In addition to this tde Katy had q special
car for the Fort Worth delegation to the
State republican convention, forty-two PEG.
pie. An excursion arrived on schedule time
from the Indian Territory. This train con.
sisted OF model equipment, ten chair cars,
two smokers, two Pullman sleepers anG a
dining car. THIS is the first dining car
That ever came to Houston. For the bene.
fit OF the patrons Of The road the Katy
will open up q magnificent dining room at
their depot In this city. Superintendent
Miller Of st. Louis, in charge Of the dining
station on the line, was In the city Mon
day morning He finds II necessary TO do
this 10 order to accommodate the travelling
public on account of such a heavy Increase
In passenger tlaffic.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-10
% pIstrlot MilI controI.

usun, Texas, September 9.-Regardlng
nomination Of congressman to I'll out
une1plred term of the late Congress-
\ ne Graffenreid, Attorney General Bell
~ To-Day that 1t was his opinion that
Olu district and not the new, would
s.fn In the premises. If the new dis
uaa the say, Kaufman county would
representation from two congressional
s'ees and Hunt county would be with
representation at all.
hin, sSVernor Will Issue his proclamation
krses. LOT the special election In the old
Tiict some time this month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-10

ference with Mr.. l.. Trice regarding the
building Of the Anderson branch OF the
International and Great Northern railroad.
Or. Johnston and l,is associates have beel
working the past Ave years for railroad
TO Anderson and through Mr. Trlce have
succeeded, In speaking with a Post repre-
sentative DR.. Johnston would not say posi-
lively when grading would begin upon this
road but hoped that IL would not be many
days The deeds had practically all been
turned over to the proper antiquities for
the entire right of way. and ali that was
necessary before work could begin was to
put the finishing touches upon a few points
He said trains he thought. would be
running Into Anderson by January l, 1908.