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Evening star., 1902-03-01

From pictures and descriptions we learn
that it was very different to the flower
garden Of today. or even to that of our
colonial ancestors The garden attached
to. the residence of any well-to-do subject
Of Queen Bess was, first of all, a square.
No other shape was in favor. 1t was in
closed by q wall OF thick hedge. often nine
feet high. A broad walk ran entirely
around this square. and was generally bor-
dered on both sides by trees and shrub
berry trained to meet in an arch over head.
forming CLOSED alley" or 'pleashed
walk" which must have been very pleas
ant on a hot summer day. Other straight
walks crossed the square at regular inter-
walls. and the spaces thus formed were laid
out in intricate ''knots," or beds, by the
aid Of rule and compass the more elabo-
rate and ingenious the better The beds
thus formed were bordered with clipped
box. thrift, wig, or the like. or they were
edged with tiles, lead. wood or even bones.
One often sees borders of shells or round,
white-washed stones in old gardens Of this
country. There was no grass in the Eifx-
abethan garden. only paths and beds In
side the thick borders were planted all the
hardy shrubs and plants OF that period,
set thickly and carefully trimmed and cul-
tivatsd. Gardens os the great and rich
Evening star., 1902-03-01

The pope Is fond Of the sea, and once
Snounting to a high point of the Vatican gar
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

lege ut the time had no telescope better
than that used by Miss Mitchell's faith
er in his Nantucket home. Nowhere
was tuition in this science then open
to woman, SO 1t was through her
father only that Miss Mitchell became
proficient in her life work.
She was the discOverer Of a new
comet known to the world of science as
Maria Mitchell's comet. A few years
before this Frederick W., King of Den
mark had offered gold medal to the
first discoverer of telescropic comet
and this medal was afterward bestowed
upon Miss Mitchell by Frederick VII.
After her discovery Miss Mitchell was
elected to membership in the American
Academy Of Arts and Sciences and was
lionized wherever she went.
The Mitchell house ut Nantucket was
built in 1870 and during the last So
years has been occupied by some men,
Der Of the Mitchell family. The lower
part of the building will be used as a
museum and the upper story for lit
erary and astronomical purposes. Miss
Mitchell's scientific library was left by
will to her brother. Prof Henry Mitch
ell, but he will turn this over as a gift
in his sisters name. to the library to
be founded In the old homestead.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
PORTABLE SCHO0LHOUSE IN PRACTICAL USE.
EXTERIOR OF PORTABLE SCHOOL HOUSE IN ST.

EXTERIOR PORTABLE SCHOOL HOUSE IN ST LOUIS.
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

is cork sheathing two inches thick,
the whole covered with canvas and
made absolutely watertight.
The shipwrecked persons stow them
selves inside Of this device. They are
inside Of non-capsizable, non-collaps.
able, non-sinkable craft and not atop of
a wave-swept surface to which they
must cling and devote every energy to
keep from being washed away. True,
they are wet, but their haven Is an alb
solutely safe refuge from which they
can eventually be rescued.
Extreme llghtness is feature Of this
new and wonderful life saving device.
Two men can toss over the rail Of
ship the largest size boat, capable Of
sustaining As persons, and no matter
which way 1t strikes the heavy seat,
It will be right side up. with buoyed life
lines stretching out for yards in every
direction, so that the unfortunate who
fails to land inside the elliptical device
will still be within reach Of safety. The
RATS are made In two sizes weighing
225 and 525 pounds respectively. One
Of the former size will support Is per.
sons In safety. while the larger will
care for 45 persons.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

effect is obtained, the designs being
In mOnOtint or multicOlOr, as may be
desired, and taking the place of the
usual coating Of paint or staining. The
wood to be decorated Is first prepared
with a smooth surface and coated with
a mixture Of kerosene and varnish.
Then a special quality Of wall paper,
known as sanitary paper" Is taken.
having design ON one surface that has
been prepared with oil or spirit colors.
After soaking this paper in water Tor
five or ten minutes it is placed with the
pattern face down on the prepared sur
face Of the wood and covered with
damp cloth. An even pressure Is then
applied over the cloth with a heated
iron for the purpose Of transferring the
design to the wood. If it Is not con-
venient to heat heavy roller in the
manner shown (by gas flame burning
In the interior, fed by tube leading
from the overhead gas Jet, an ordinary
smoothing iron can be used with sat.
isfactory results. AS soon as the paper
begins to curl away from the wood 1t
is removed and the surface Is allowed
to dry before sizing with thin coat OF
Russian glue, when, the final finish can
be given by varnish, oil, wax or polish,
to taste. Henry Smith. Of Kew, Vic
toria, Australia, Is the inventor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

him that the wondrous light-which
never vet was on sea or land-was all
around them.
what If they don't" replied Billie.
stoutly. 'They ought to be ashamed Of
themselves, anyway. trying to keep us
apart because they've quarreled! l
owe them a debt Of gratitude for It,
though. I've found out how blind
| was-and it's given me the right to"
"Billie" cried muflied voice. some
bOdy'll surely see us!'
LET 'em" replied Billie. "Now, list
en-, Mrs. William Reed-to-be-it's no
use for us to wait for parental APPROX
al, father and Colonel Bradlee won't
as much as bow to each other! Let's
take matters into our own hands. and
get married right nOw-this afternoon!
Then we can tell 'em. and they can
storm as much as they like. and they
can't alter anything. Besides, l don't
believe they would hold out forever.
Well slip out the back gate, and go
down to the church study on Carver
street. l saw the Rev. Tisdale going
in when I came over" Billie fumbled
in his pocket, and produced a formid-
able looking document. II got special
license this morning." he announced, in
triumphant tones.
Lila Bradlee opened her lips to say
no-to postulate-hesitated. and was
lost. Hand in hand the lovers fed
swiftly down the graveled walk. AS
the deflers Of authority vanished
through the gate. a portly form rose
warlly from the further side Of the
grape arbor. FASTENED to the fence that
bounded Lawyer Reeds lawn. and
whistled shrilly.
The Colonel was setting up the chess
men as his old friend joined him in the
library. They've gone to the minis
ter'sw he gasped. Don't that beat all
the rapid transit you ever heard OFF,"
"Thank the Lord 1t came out all
right" said John Reed. II don't be-
lieve l could have kept it up another
week."
The newly welded pair paused on
the familiar threshold. and stared In
utter bewilderment at the two erst-
while bitter enemies placidly playing
chess. Father" called Billie. you
hereY
"Howdy do. Billie" remarked the
Colonel, rising affably. Been getting
married? Your father just came over
to congratulate you. Lila" The
Colonel's voice turned husky all at
once, and he opened wide his arms.
Come here. grille" he cried. tits all
rlghtw and in a second his daughters
head was resting on his shoulder and
her arms were around his neck.-Farm
and Fireside.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
AllEE.SAvlNc RAFT,


Device that 10 Absolutely Non. Sink.
able and Non. Capsizable.
A non-sinkable, non-capsizable life
raft has at length been invented and
several of the craft are now on the
war ships Of Uncle Sam. 1t possesses
strength, buoyancy, lightness and ca.
pacity. 1t consists Of copper tube,
with many air-tight compartments
with fins, its shape being
an ellipse, somewhat flattened. At
tached to this float is rope netting.
three feet deep, suspending a wooden
Slated bottom. The netting Is sus-
pended on the inner side of the float
from rings which travel on lashings,
thus permitting it and the bottom to
fall through and be in right relation,
whichever side Of the float may fall
upon the water. Oars and signal flags
are dashed to the sides, while breaker
of water and boxes of food can be
dashed to the tube.
The copper tune Is covered with mus
lin and painted with waterproof nom
corrosive substance, outside of which
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

vantage of this invention is that it
can be used In connection with a shoe
originally intended to be secured with
laces, the labor of making the altera-
ton being incOnsiderable.
AS Illustrated In the drawing, this
fastening device consists of series of
projecting studs arranged on either
edge Of the upper with telescoping-
slide arranged to engage the studs and
draw the edges Of the upper toward
each other as the actions are expanded.
1t will be seen that by grasping the
outer section of this fastener and Civ.
ing 1t an upward pull the inner sections
will arrange themselves from the bot
tom to the top of the opening, drawing
the edges together as they rise. The
two sections are shown in the picture to-.
gether with views Of the shoe opened
and closed. AS the fastener Is made Of
spring metal it will allow sufficient
movement of the ankle to prevent bind
ing, having in this an advantage over
lace or button shoes. John F. Hawkes.,
of Jersey City, N. j., Is the inventor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
OVER THE HILLS.

"Where is the valley of perfect restr'
Over the hills. my dear.
The dew falls bright on the daisy's breast
The dawn is cloudless, the dark is blest,
Therein the valley of perfect rest,
Over the hills, my dear.
The summer is long and the winter is
brief
Over the hills, my dear.
The grain climbs swift to the golden
sheaf,
There are laurels and crowns for the
blows of grief,
Where the tears of the years find sweet
relief
Over the hills, my dear.
But long the journey and dim the way
Over the hills, my dear.
And hold your hand, and bid you stay
For one dream more in life's sad to-day;
Then-drift from my life, like q dream,
away
Over the hills. my dear.
Atlanta Constitution.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
CONVENIENT SHOE FASTENER.

One Of the important considerations
which guide some people in the ques-
ton Of selecting a pair Of shoes is the
manner Of fastening them on the feet,
for when a man Is In a hurry, as most
men are in this century, he does not
want to consume any more of his time
in dressing than Is necessary.
In the accompanying drawing Is
shown what is probably the most rapid
shoe fastener yet placed on the mar
ket, as there is but one motion Of the
hand necessary to complete the work
Of securing the edges of the uppers
together around the ankle. One adj
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
DECORATION OF WOODWORK.

In the Illustration is shown an appa.
ratus for the decoration of woodwork,
which is especially adapted to be ap.
Piled to the ornamentation Of the int.
rior Of houses-such us the doors,
friezes, skirtings, floors, etc.-and to
cabinet work, furniture and such mate
rial generally. The inventor claims that
by this process a rich and handsome
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
School OF an Empress.

The Empress Dowager Of China in.
tends establishing girls school In the
palace at Picking. Ten daughters of
princes will be the students. A female
teacher will instruct them in English.
The reason Is that the empress needs
when entertaining the
wives Of foreign ministers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
Snarklin4 Stones.

Husband-I don't believe you heard
q word of the sermon to-day. You were
looking the whole time at the dia-
monds that woman in front Of us wore.
Wife-Well. there are sermons In
stones, you know.-Puck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

After blowing in his substance the
foolish youth visits the pawnshop for
the purpose Of raising the wind.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11
OUR FIRST WOMAN ASTRONOMER

Birthplace Of Maria Mitchell to Re
Preserved to Her Memory.
The birthplace Of Maria Mitchell, the
first woman astronomer in America,
where all her early years were spent
and her first observations made in Nam
tucket, Mass, Is to be preserved by
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

Vassar alumnae. Vassar. incidentally,
was the first woman's college to intro
duce astronomy in Its curriculum. Miss
Mitchell went there as professor Of as
tronomy and director of the observa-
tory in 1865, remaining until her death,
twenty-three years later. Harvard Col
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

No one can have such a good time
that it warrants him in hunting up q
busy and bothered person to tell about
it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-11

A golden mirror makes a homely
girls face q thing of beauty.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

F. G. Smith ct al, trustees of Mis- sionary Baptist Church to w. B. Chastain, lots 5 and 6, block "H'' Chastain's addition to Newport, $1 .OO.
 State of Arkansas to William D. Hodges, 32.77 acres 28-11-3, S16.
 Jos. M. Stayton, trustee to Nathan Graham, trustee, 40 acres 22-13-2, S575.
 Junius R. Cox and wife to Wm. O. McLain, lots 1 and 2, block B, town of Diaz, $S4.84.
 Laura c. Ewing to Union Compress Company, lots 1, 2, 8, and 5, block 31 Daugherty's addition to Newport, $1GOO.
 Isaac N. Greenhaw and wife to John Greenhaw, IA interest in 16O acres 21-12-2, $500.
 Pond & Decker Mfg. Go. to z. Pip penger 89.94 acres 31-11-1, $13O
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20
CONVENTION IN TURMOIL.

Wynne, June 1S.-Pandemonium relgned supreme in the congressional convention for one hour this afternoon | and 1t looked for time as if serious trouble would occur among the dele gates from Mississippi county, with Jno. $. and w. J. Driver and w. B. Calhoun on one side and J. w. | Rhodes, John Lowell, nominee for sheriff of that county, and J. L. Cas- ton on the other.
 Mississippi has cast it's vote solidly for Macon since the first ballot. but it was generally known that the Drivers and Calhoun were personally for Tay- Tor, and it has been whispered that they would break away from Macon in due time and cast three of Missis sippi's six votes for Taylor The break came this afternoon on the 569th ballot. On the previous thirty or forty ballots Macon was within one vote of the nomination and the Ma con forces were delirious with joy at having the plum so nearly within their grasp and were momentarily expect ing the one vote lacking. When the vote on the 569th ballot was called and Mississippi county was reached John B. Driver addressed the chair and cast three votes for Judge Taylor. This precipitated storm that lasted for one hour.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20

has been kept busy the past week, se- curing options on the land, which will be needed for right of way and ter minal facilities here in Newport, but has about completed this line of work
 Prospects are apparently very fa- vorable for the construction of the Morning Star and the confidence of the local men who are in a position to know most about the finances behind the enterprise remain as positive as ever that the future will vindicate and fulfill their predictions and promises.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20
SKULL BONE REMOVED.

The white man, who was found Tuesday morning near the Choctaw depot with a badly fractured skull, has been identified as Robert High, who worked for Joe Runyan upon the Minor farm. His condition is regard ed as very serious, with chances about even for life and death. He was re- moved to the jail where he now rests upon cot, as comfortable as circum- stances will permit. On Wednesday afternoon he underwent an operation, portions of his skull bone being re- moved.
 The patient still refuses to talk, though he is conscious and apparently ln his right mind. It is thought that he must have been slugged across the head to have produced such injuries.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20
DIRECTORATE ELECTED.

At the meeting Wednesday of the stockholders of the Morning Star Rail- way Company, at their general offices in this city, called for the purpose of electing seven directors, the following were chosen: 0. H. Jackson, c. S. Jackson, Samuel Russell, New York :; V. Y. Cook, Elmo; L. Minor, Joseph M. Stayton and John w. Stayton.
 Little other business was transacted and nothing further that could be given out. The directors elected will meet Friday at the company's offices in this city.
 MT. E. D. Chadick, the chief pro- moter of the road is expected here some time this week and active work is expected to commence not later than August first. T. D. Kinman Jr. who has charge of the general offices here
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20
FRIGHTENED BY A MOB.

A posse of men, whose names are not known, went to Jailor Thomas Tuesday night, and by force took his keys, unlocked the jail doors, liberat- ed John Pettey, colored, took him north of town and horse whipped him, put rope about his neck, shot pistols over his head and otherwise terror ized him. After having thus punished him he was turned loose and warned to shake the dust of Searcy from his feet and never come back again. Pettey has been bad negro in a small way, for long time, but it is presumed the proceedings Tuesday night were due to his conduct in re- sisting an officer that day.-Searcy Citizen.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

R. Dorsey Wilmans, Newport and Cornelia Phillips, Newport.
 Floyd Thomas, Rufus and Eva Gray, Rufus.
 G. w. Clark, Newport and Nettie Moody, Newport.
 George Dodson, Elmo and Florence Fletcher, Elmo.
 George L. Dameron, Newport and Novella Vaulner, Newport.
 M. c. Bedlock, Bradford and Mattie Ritter, Bradford.
 William Clingham, Newport and Jennie Wiggs, Newport.
 Afford J. Cheatham, Potosi, Mo and Loula 0. Christian, Little Rock.
 Geo. R. Irby, Newport and Lucy A Taylor, Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20
R. A. SUIT ARRESTED.
Roger A. Suit, An Abstractor En- ployed at Newport for Past Six Months Held at Memphis for Forgery-Proves To Be a
 An Ex-Convict.

Roger A. Suit, formerly of Little Rock, but for the six months prior to May 20, resident of Newport, has been arrested at Memphis charged with forgery and attempting to pass forged paper. The officers caught him with bogus check in his possess ion and in offering explanations he made number of inconsistent and contradictory statements.
 The arrested man is an abstractor of ability and experience, having been in the employ of c. R. Hite dur ing the winter months and later worked for Stuckey & Stuckey in the same capacity. On May A, he went to Swifton for the purpose of attend ing to some collections for this paper together with other business and was never heard from again. He is known to have taken the train north and was registered few days later at the Commercial hotel in Paragould. While in Swifton he secured $5 from R. P. Sharp upon his own check on the Bank of Newport, which proved to be worthless.
 The Memphis Commercial Appeal tells the following story of his capture in that city upon Tuesday:
 "On June 10, Suit came to Mem phis and registered at Braun's hotel, at the corner of Washington and Main streets. He has been stopping there off and on ever since. Tuesday morning he walked into the office of the hotel, which is also the barroom, and tried to get check for s1O cashed. It was made payable to R. A. Suit and signed M. Gavin & Co.,, with the en- dorsement of the payee on the back. The handwriting varied as between the endorsement and the face of the check. Braun notified the officers and Sergeants Cole and Saint inn mediately placed Suit under arrest.
 "On his person lot of papers were found, including several blank checks of the First National Bank. The bo- gus check, which was found in his possession was drawn on this bank. He also had letters from the Bloeser Distilling Co. of St. Louis, indicating that he had been travelling for that concern.
 "Suit says that he has been drink ing hard and offers no other excuse for trying to have the worthless check cashed. He represented him. self to MT. Braun as having large busi- ness dealings with M. Gavin & Co.,, but he is not known by that firm.
 Suit is about 45 years old, low of stature and has short gray hair. His eyes are gray and restless, and one is slightly squinted"
 Suit is an ex-convict who was sen- fenced to the penitentiary for two years from Jefferson county, having been convicted in September 1899, but was pardoned by Governor Davis on April 13, 1901.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20

Henry Keeping left on the noon train Monday with his family for Muscatine, Iowa. He will return however in about two weeks to buv shells on this market. He anticipates Hull in the shell business if the hot weather of last week continues.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20

The public examination of teachers for this county was begun at the public school building on Walnut Street Thursday morning and will continue through Friday, being un- der the direction of J. D. Neal. county examiner.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20

Mrs. Pauline Davis of Shreveport La., arrived Thursday night on visit to Mrs. Fannie Jago.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-06-20

The Poplar Bluff Citizen contains a notice of the dissolution of partner ship between w. B. A. Barnes and J. w. Grubbs in the wholesale grocery business. MT. Grubbs disposed of his interest to MT. Barnes, who will re- main in the business.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-09-30
EAS TERN NEVADA ALL RIGHT
Governor SadIer's Opinion of the Political
Situation

Among the arrivals from the eastern
part of the State yesterday was Governor
Sadler, who has been in Eureka and
Lander counties, says the Carson Appeal.
While on his trip he had a chance to re-
view the political situation. He stated
yesterday that the east Is all right and
that the fusion ticket will receive a
heavier vote than it did two years ago.
From personal observation he is con-
WINGED that the ticket is a winner from
top to bottom, and he believes with in
creased majorities.
He further stated that the Republican
forces had a made a number of attempts
to break the party lines in the county
conventions, and he was of the opinion
the kilograms sent by the Republicans
regarding Ormsby. When he reached
Reno he found that the kilograms were
misleading. and that Ormsby was all
right.
This is the sort of work that the Re-
counties, but in most cases the plans
have failed and strong county tickets
have been selected that will carry the
State for the party.
The Governor is regarded by all as one
of the conservative men of the party, and
his judgment always carries weight, es-
pecially in political matters. When he
says that the State ticket will receive
an increased vote he means it and his
word will be received with credit from
all. Politics are booming in all of the
centers that he visited, and he covered
considerable ground.