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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04

passions can be traced to our mean
est instincts, and the fine names we
have invented for successful selfish
ness mean no more in reality than
the base ones which we contempt
uously bestow on the selfish1fess
which fails"
1T is often held that it is better
to have trouble in ones youth than
in ones middle age; the fresh heart,
1t is thought, is stronger to bear
grief. But this is not the case. \
fresh heart is also an immature one;
1T is tender, impressionable, unsea-
soned, altogether too delicate for
hard blows. No sorrow is so bitter,
because it is so little expected, or SO
unmitigated, because it is so little
understood, as the sorrow in a young
mind. The world at once seems
squalid, Providence unjust and when
the sense of suffering injustice begins
to dominate soul at its first fight
the wings grow heavy, the way looks
dark with unknown terrors and the
ultimate goal is considered as some
probable mockery, cruel and desc
late"
"In New York I encountered fab
ulous kindness, unbelievable wealth
and display which is called modern.
because it is a repetition of the Re-
naissance without the inspiration,
the taste, the genius of that period.
Great riches have led at all times
to precisely the same sort of extrav-
agance. The word modern is ridic-
ulous. New York is old Venice with
out st. Mark. l miss the scenery and
the saint-nOthing else"
"'I am very thorough said La
Belle Valentine. 4 guess l take after
mamma. She not only chose the
text and hymns for her own funeral.
but also selected what the mourners
should have after returning from the
cemetery. | remember she ordered
something hot, because it was in the
late autumn and she didn't want any
one to catch a chill"
"When 1 want the brutal rhetoric
of common sense l listen to ladies Of
blameless virtue"
81 will ask him his opinion of Ma
poleon and Bismarck-there is nc
quicker way of fixing a mans intel
lectual pitch
Il want to ask every woman who is
mean to me and thinks herself win
ming it all along the line: Tell me
this-does your husband know you
as well as the devil knows you?
Would he love you just the same if
he did? Answer me that"
zone hears that religion once was
able to invest even hypocrisy with 4
kind of grandeur. Hypocrisy, how
ever, is slowly dying out, and the
candor of modern souls would be
sublime if the souls themselves were
not for the greater part squalid."
"These practical, hard headed
Americans are greatly attracted al.
ways by the feminine soul and mind.
They like to know what women
think, how they feel; they are in.
spired by their ideas; but in England,
if you speak of a woman's soul to a
man, he srpposes you must be either
mad or affected. In fact, the soul
is thing which I never discuss with
an Englishman."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04
Some Complicated English.

speaking of Texas said a young
lawyer who once lived in the Lone
Star state, reminds me of a peculiar
conversation l heard in grocery
store a few years ago, in one of the
smaller places of the state, and the
story will amply illustrate the ne
culiarities of the vernacular in GER
tain more remote parts of Texas. I
happened to be in the grocery store
in question when a little girl came
in to buy some eggs, and the follow
ing conversation Xas carried on be-
tween the girl and the keeper of the
place: Amt you got no eggs?' asked
the little girl. 4 amt said l amt
the storekeeper replied, whereupon
the little girl replied after this fash
ion: L amt ask you is you amt you.
l ask you is you is you. Amt you?'
That's the way they talk in some Sec
tions of the state. The little lassie
who used the expression made her
self clear, and she got the eggs."-N.
o. Times-Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04
How to BE Truly Charming.

The art of being charming must have
it's rise in the soul, but can be largely
cultivated and greatly aided by atten-
ton to small things; the kind word at
the right moment, withheld express
sions of sympathy at the proper time,
and tact and patience in all things.
Self-control is an admirable weapon,
and she who uses it will always be the
woman who rules in broad domain.
She proves her strength, and in the
hour of trial she bears up not only
for herself but, for all around her,
writes a correspondent of the Boston
Post. So the charming woman may
or may not read Maeterlinck and Bal
FAC, but she must be bright and spon-
taneous. A sulky nature seldom proves
responsive, and creates an atmosphere
to be Stunned rather than courted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04

loan of six or eight millions will prob
ably enable you to finish the war.
This l am confident may be nego-
siated on terms which l will propose
hereafter. The present contest has
engaged the attention of all Europe
III favor of the United States, the
Russians on the north. and Portugal,
in the south, excepted; l make no
consideration of the mercenary little
celebrates in my calculation. You
may smile and recollect the sale of
the bearskin in the fable, but, at the
same time, you must be sensible that
your wants are real, and if others can
be induced to relieve them, it is in
different to you whether they have
consideration in hand or in pros
pect."
This diplomatic correspondence sets
forth all of the views and ideas of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04
OUR NAvY'S PROGRESS.
II Is HampePe& More or Less By the
SnObbisLness of Command
ing Officers.

Once more it is demonstrated that
the graduates of the national naval
academy at Annapolis constitute the
only self-centered monopoly in this
country, and that they control the
navy department.
The course of study and instruc-
ton at Annapolis has been reduced
from four years to three years, upon
the ground that the supply of COM
missioned officers is inadequate to the
needs of the navy, and that more An
napOlis graduates will have to be
turned out quickly or our naval es-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04
SOME STRONG EPIGRAMS.
Taken from Mrs. Craigie's Latest
Book, Entitled "Love and the
Soul Hunters"

The title of John Oliver Hobbies
new novel is explained by quotation
from verses 1920 of the thirteenth
chapter of Ezekiel, warning such as
hunt the souls of my people" that
the Lord will look after the safety
of those souls, land they shall be no
more in your hands to be hunted"
The book is full of epigrams, some
of which may here be quoted:
Il begin to suspect that 1 see the
world as it is and that it is in every
respect ignominious. Our greatest
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04

Bernard Moses. who is to retire Jan
uary l.
Gen. Smith filled the important
Office of collector of customs for the
Philippine islands, where he showed
marked administrative ability. He
resigned to accept his present posi-
ton as associate justice of the SUI
preme court of the Philippine is
lands. Judge Smith is a prominent
Catholic. 1t will be recalled. that he
accompanied Gov. Taft on his recent
visit to the vatican, IN Rome, return
ing with Gov. Taft to resume his
duties On the supreme bench.
He is much respected by the Fill
ipinos and great believer in their
future under proper education and
industrial opportunities.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04
Dainty Luncheon SnIad

A delightful salad is made of diced
pineapple and celery, mingled in
equal parts. Dress the mixture liber-
ally with a mayonnaise, to which
whipped cream has been added
Sprinkle over the salad slices OF
sailed almonds and pecans.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04
That Captured Her.

Kitty-Have you heard the news?
Bertha is going to marry Ned Bel
lers.
Edith-You don't mean it! Why,
there isn't bigger fool in town, and
he never was able to support him
self.
"Yes, l know; he isn't much of a
catch, but you should see Bertha'S
engagement ring. It's a beauty
Boston Transcript
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04

Too much air and light will destroy
the flavor of vegetables, and will
cause them to dry and shrivel up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-12-04

1t is stated that the largest steel
plate ever rolled was one recently
turned out by the Parkgate works.
England; it is 30 feet long, 10 feet 6
inches wide and seyen-eighths of an
inch thick.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
To Repair n MaCkint Osh.

To mend macintosh procure a
small tin of india rubber cement or
dissolve some strips of pure india rub
Der in naphtha or sulphide Of carbon
to form stiff paste. Apply a little Of
the cement on the surface Of strip
Of the same material of which the
macintosh is made, which can be
purchased by the yard or in remnants
from the Interpreters; also apply a
little cement to each side of the torn
part. and when it begins to feel tacky
bring the edges together and place the
patch nicely over, and keep in position
by putting n weight over it until quite
hard. which will be inca few days.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
Orna ments for the Neck.

Neck ornaments are particularly
pretty. The fiat plated white and
colored mousseline boas more resem-
BILE shoulder fichus. being invariably
bordered with mOusseline roses or vel
vet rose leaves applique at the edge
of the mousselne killing. Ends Of
black ribbon velvet or strands Of jet
beads finish the fronts. Others Of
tulle, forming ruches turning down
from the hair, are embellished by long
pompadour silk stole ends trimmed
with large steel buttons. Effective ct
ceteras are always an important item
on Partisan toilet. and some of the
latest cravats and boas are particu-
larly attractive this season. Spotted
killed white mousseline trimmed with
lace, pompadour ribbon latticed on net,
colored bebe ribbon velvet gathered up
into rosettes in front Of neckbands and
embroidered lawn and linon sole col
larettes are among the most popular
accessories
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
THE PIOUS TENpERFOOr,

This tenderfoot seemed hoein' in a mighty
rocky row;
Moped round the rancho like ghost that
had no place to go.
A thin an saller-lookin' chap, q raslin'
with cough
He seemed to know had come to stay an
some day take him of,
An yit he never made q roar; was never
knowed to kick;
he never made one durn complaint about
a-bein' sick,
But allus flashed q smilin' face an liked
to take a part
In any sort O. jolly fun US mavericks d
start.
He'd kneel down in the clubhouse an d
bow his sickly head
To say his prayers every night afore he'd
hit the bed
Us fellers settin' still as mice ontil he'd
made the deal,
A.feelin' what you'd call a sort O. rever-
entail feel.
We never made no game O. him; we'd
never laugh an scoff
When he would crook his pious knees
to work prayer off,
Fur recOllections come to us, not allus
free from shame.
o. childhood days when mothers ust to
make us do the same.
We stood around him when he died, an
l jest want to say
There's somethin' more than nerve that
helps a Christian pass away.
A smile was OH his peeked face, an in
his eyes a light
That toll us he was SEEM things twas
hid from sinners sight,
An after he was boxed an shipped back
on his home'ard trip
Us fellers list to set an talk 'bout>how
he slipped his grip,
1t THROWN more reprovin' light upon our
sinful ways
Than all the pulpit sermons could sence
John the Baptis' days.
Denver Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
Care of Carpets.


To keep a good carpet do not hide it
under cheap drugget, as many pru-
dent but short-sighted housewife does.
This only makes good carpet the
lining for poor one. Through the
loose tibers of the drugget dust filters
and little bits of dirt. which wear away
the fabric underneath.
1t is always best to have the carpet
laid by men from the store, as they
know how to avoid straining the fiber.
Let them also clean the carpets, as the
amateur usually does more harm than
good as a cleaner. The carpet should
be brushed away from the nap. Nap
dragged daily the wrong way weakens
and pulls away.
To clean a carpet it should be done
over yard by yard with a clothes brush,
sweeping with the nap. This will give
you chance to see all the stains.
The right method to treat good
carpet is to lay it carefully on a soft
bedding of thick layers of newspapers
or of brown paper. The printing ink
on newspapers is dislked by the
moth. which will avoid such things as
place unsuitable for the laying of it's
eggs.
Thus thick folds of newspapers not
only give thick underfOoting for the
floor. but relieve the housewife of one
source of worry-moths in her best car
pet. The papers should be renewed
each time the carpet is taken up
Boston Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27

life for his employer profitable pleas
ure. He never even so far forgot HIM
self as to smoke in the place. Each
day he got down some cheese, some
crackers, or some sardines and bread
for his fare. OF these he made care
full memoranda, never SURPRISING his
daily allowance, never failing to ac-
count for everything. His behavior
toward cranky and abusive customers
was invariably that Of silent. intel
ligent, patient man who has mastered
his tongue. He never smiled except
in response to some kind word or amia-
BILE Jest. The jaded horse which he
drove and tended grew sleek and will
ing under his care. He showed tai
ent for decorating the storeroom with
artistically piled boxes and packages.
He had a genius for order and knack
Of doing all work without effort or dis
order.
At the end Of the first month Mr.
McSkimming raised his wages to s.
and his daily food allowance to 35
cents. Bucklln only said THANK you.
SIR" but from that moment he found
dozen ways to enhance his value in
the store. He washed the windows be-
fore the BOSS got down ip the morn
ing. He put in his leisure moments
sorting the apples and busting the
stock. Nothing escaped him and his
efforts began to be apparent In dim
mutton of complaints and an increase
Of trade.
But one rainy afternoon, while Nc
Swimming was sitting on his high stool
smoking a cigar, he noticed that Buck
lin was "loafing." 1t was the first
time and the boss eyed him narrowly.
The man was sitting on a soap box be-
hind a pyramid of oat cases. Once he
peeped out across the barrier and. fol-
lowing his mans glance, McSkimmlng
saw that there was Il woman with an
umbrella standing at the window. She
was a repulsve looking. brazen faced
person Of the clash" quality. Present
ly she went away, sneering, and Buck
lin came from his perch and got
busy" The next morning, which was
sunny, she reapeared across the
street. wearing some rather gaudy fin
cry. Then she came across, entered
the store, and. the moment she saw
John Bucklin, she cried: why, Harry!
For Gawd's sake, amt that yOu:"
Bucklin turned purple, then livid. then
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27

Cooks should be cautioned to keep
all cooking utensils perfectly clean.
A sensible breakfast includes fruit.
cereal. cream. corned beef hash, poach-
ed eggs, mullins, and coffee.
Food that Is wholesome and we'll
cooked is boon. Beef, If properly
served. is one Of the most desirable Of
meats.
Add speck Of soda when cooking
beans or any vegetables which seem
tough, and the cooking process is
quickencd.
The kitchen should be spotless. Sor-
row it Is that so many Of them are
not. Habit and lack of forethought
are, in the main. responsible.
The celebrated Spanish pickle is
made of red cabbage and slices Of
Spanish onions. The spices used are
black and white pepper corns, ginger
root and mace.
A sandwich pancake Is made by talk
ing two slices Of bread, not too thick,
and placing a layer Of jam between.
Cover these well with thick whole
meal batter and fry.
A fine Saturday dinner includes
black bean soup, veal outlet (breaded),
cream sauce, rice croquettes, peas, to-
mato mayonnaise, cheese. waters. float
ing island, and coffee.
Dreamed ham on toast: Chop the
remnants Of cold boiled ham fine,
make a thin white sauce with one ia
blespOonful each of butter and flour,
add gradually one cupful of milk, salt
and pepper to season. add the ham to
this, and pour over the buttered toast.
Eggs and calf's liver is a toothsome
dish. Fry six eggs and arrange in a
long dish. Add a chopped onion to
about two ounces Of finely chopped
calf's liver, put in frying pan over
a strong fire eight minutes. and add
a little vinegar, salt. and cayenne pep
per.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
r %?RS;S}7 N1@[Hl[ EN-.
lll

woke derision, but 1t Is more in sor-
row than in smiles that one criticises
the high heel. For II report be true
this instrument Of fashions torture
brings many physical woes in its wake
and makes weak eyes and sprained
ankles commonplaces in woman's ex-
istence. It has always been associated
with the wasp waist, and everybody
knows that 1t is in the category Of the
incompetent that the wasp waisted,
high heeled woman must be placed.
OF course. there are many women who
will always cling to common sense
heels and ideals in spite Of fashions
unwholesome advice, and 1t Is much to
be hoped that the high heels will be
adopted only by women who tread the
primrose paths which do not require
pedestrians to be sensibly shod.-Chi-
cagO Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
white. He got his hat and went out
with her He did not coma back

white. He got his hat and went out
with her. He did not come back.
McSkimming had to deliver his own
orders that day. He was angry. He
come down very early the next morn
ing. half expecting to find his store
looted. 1t was locked AMI when he
went in he noticed that everything had
been freshly scrubbed and set in order.
He looked under the counter in the
back office where Bucklin usually slept.
The rude bed was carefully arranged.
Then upon the high desk. in neatly
addressed envelope. was a note.
Dear Mr.. McSkimming." it rea !.
1.-The month l promised to stay ends
this morning. You treated me we'll
and l did my best to do the same by
you. am an eX-convict, just six
weeks out. broke Jail. l believe l
could have satisfied you that am on
the square. You might have let me
stay, and I would have repaid you
sQuarely. If that woman comes around
and tries to queer me don't listen to
her or tell her anything about me. I'm
trying to get decent start. Thank
you. My name isn't John Bucklln."
That was all, but when McSkimming
looked up the woman was in the store
waiting to purchase something. She
bought a package Of chocolate. stared
about the store, sneered and-went
away. a
"Wanted-A Boy" was in the win
dow again that morning.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
BOY WANTED

II : hat "s sa ' a ;
Grocer Nc
Swimming put in
his window one
IN rn ng las t
month, wanted, a
Boy" The Nc
Swimming grocery
is a long way from
the loop, but 1t is Il
hustling shop, and
the man who owns
it was sOrely In
need Of help. A
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27

man would have served MS purpose
better than boy, but he couldn't at
ford mans wages. Few men will
work for 81 week, and usually the
man who will take 81 job will either
steal to keep even or quit as soon as his
first weeks pay is collected.
But McSkimming's sign was hardly
In the window when tall, straight
built. sandy man came in and said:
would a man dog
IF the man was willing and could
afford to work for "a a week, yes" said
McSkimming
I'm willing" said the stranger. look
ing squarely ut the grocer. "if you'll
let me have some pick-ups for grub.
can live on that"
The tradesman liked this straightfor-
ward proposition. A skulker would
have said nothing about ''pick-ups."
but would have stolen enough to exc
out his board.
do you drink"
mo, sir"
Are you strong?"
"As an OK"
nave you luuIlly
mot SOUL"
"HOw long will you stay with me?"
It'll you fire me or l get better
place.
"Have you got any recommends
tions?"
mo, SIR"
"Where did you work last?"
-, oil f1,O 70 ctr I
don't care to tell"
"Were you fired?"
81 was discharged. but to tell you the
truth. was glad to quit"
"Why?"
"They hadn't paid me for three
clothes"
"Will 81 a week and grocery grub
be enough for you"
"If you'll take me. I'll promise to
stay month. anyhow. sir"
The man looked frankly out of pair
Of keen blue eyes. His clothes were
cheap, but new. His head was close
" shaven. He stood quite still and 81:
lent while McSkimming "sized him
I'D. lie neIu HIS ueW, UldCh cAOuuy
hat quietly between his hands. He
had the manner Of a soldier or one dis
ciplined to silence. obedience and will
ingness to work.
III tell you what I'll do-what's
your nameT
"Bucklin. sir-John Bucklin."
"Well, Bucklin. IL you'll stay a month
Ill raise you to five week after that.
If you stay six months I'll give you
seven. In year may be able to pay
you a mans wages. My trade is grow
ing. You can check out 25 cents
worth Of grub every day. You can
sleep in the store If you like. How
does that suit your"
ITO a dot, sir" Quoth Bucklin I'll
stay a month. sure. Then if you like
me, and if"
IF you like me- suppose?" said Nc
Swimming.
"Well, 1t will be time enough to talk
things over then, sir. hope"
And John Buckln took off his coat.
There never was such "grocer's
cub" as that quiet man proved to be.
He tended the horse, drove it, delivered
groceries, brought in orders, got out
the goods, wrapped bundles, cleaned up
the store, made bills, collected G. o. ID.
orders and In q hundred ways made
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27

eli 5 CIuDS at the
annual meeting in
Columbus, is one of
the most enthusia s.
tic clubwOmen in
The State. She has
been an inspiration
10 the women of her
lily. and her enthu-
IiaSm has been in
.'ectiOus. Her cleo
ion to the import
ant place of the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
The Return of the High Heel.

Just as the rejoicing over the going
out of the long skirt is at its height
comes the melancholy intelligence that
the high heel is coming in. OF course,
this means that women will go about
with their bodies tilted forward and
their minds. in the opinion Of many.
tilted backward. There are fashions
that excite smiles and some that pro-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27

Mrs. EMMA PAGE. presidency was n
surprise to those who did not know her,
but not to the people of her city. She
is woman OF great energy. brimful of
enthusiasm and very optimistic. The
only opposition to Mrs. Page was Mrs.
G. s. LObingier, Of Omaha. who with
drew from the race near the end and
left the field clear for the Syracuse
woman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
A Definition.

Little Willie-Say, papa. what is
pessimist?
PA pessimist, my son. is a man
who invariably buys round trip
ticket when he goes to the races.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27
His Fatal.Mistake,

Phrenologist-This large bump indi-
Gates that you are eccentric.
The Victim-Wrong, professor. It
indicates that my wife 10 strenuous
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-27

Prom 'nent Nebraska Woman.
Mrs. Emma Page, of Syracuse. Neb..
who was recently elected president of
the Nebraska State Federation Of Won-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-12-20

forty ladies were present. Mrs. W.
f. Kerdolff was awarded ,he first
prize, a cut glass bowl; Miss May
Peak was successful 10 cutting for
second prize, handsome burnt wood
frame, Of holly design Mrs. Freden-
dali aud Mrs. James Roberts were
each awarded holly wreath. Holly
decorations we're used, and the rooms
we're unusually beautiful. OF course
elegant refreshments were served, and
the occasion was thoroughly enjoyed.