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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

creation and building of the new navy,
many of the ideas which he introduced
having since been copied by naval con-
structors all over the world. During
his term rs chief of the Bureau of
Steam Engineering, to which position
he was appointed in 1887, designs for
over 12O large ships have been pre-,
pared.
Admiral Melville was one Of the Of.
ficers who sailed into the arctic re-
gions with De Long In the Inflated
Jeanette in 1879. and was In COM
mand Of tile boats crew that escaped
from the horrors Of the Lena Delta.
Later he commanded the expeditions
that recovered the records Of the De
Long party and the remains Of De
Long and his companions For dis
tingulshed services during the three
voyages he made to the far North Adj
miral Melville was awarded gold
medal and advanced fifteen numbers
by special act of Congress.
He is a native of New York and was
educated In the public schools and the
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. and
got his practical training in machine
shops.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
What Schools Cost.

TT is probably generally known that the United
States spends annually elementary education about
$7 900 OO0the figures for 1900 1901
ing the report of the United States Commissioner Of
Education $226, O43236 Europe spent during the
period approximately 246OO0OOO The enrolment in the
elementary schools of Europe Is however in the neigh
borhood Of 450OOOOO while in the United States 1t
much than 16OO0OOO although it is estimated
there in 1901 almost 2O0000O children of school
going in this country Our yearly expenditure pc,
pupil averages $50.
Some profit may be gained from comparison OF the
spent yearly by representative American cities
the maintenance and operation Of their public schools
New York spent single year $19731 $685. Chicago
lows with outlay Of 493; Phladepha's expendi-
ure was $33196O4 Bostons, $3,O4364O; Batmores ST.
1922 Cleveands $1257,345, and Washngons $1,1S2,
GIG New Orleans the list with expense
OF only $47SO25- Earper's Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

the bar Of Caracas was aroused and 1t
was resolved that no member of the
Par Association should accept the
posts that had been vacated in this
summary manner; however, the neces
sary quota of scamps was secured and
the Supreme court resumed business
1t is to this tribunal. may point out
in passing. that the powers declined to
submit their claims. greatly arOusing
the ire of the American editor thereby.
though at the same time they secured
the approval Of every American resi-
dent in Venezuela"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

This Is the Age Of Subtraction. We
have the horse-less carriage and the
wireless biography, while this arti.
Gle tells of the camera-less photo.
graph. 1t is easily made. and consists
simply In using leaf in place of a
negative. The young folks who are
familiar with printing and developing
pictures will at once understand the
following directions, and others can
readily learn:
The articles required are two and
are inexpensive. First, printing
frame-4X3 Is convenient size-pro-
vided with a glass and costing about
20 cents. Second. "A can of blueprint
paper containing twenty four sheets
and costing 20 cents. Very sensitive
paper is preferab BILE. Take any com.
mon tree leaf when it Is fresh and
green, place face down on sheet Of
the paper, put In the frame against
the glass and print by sunlight from
an hour to half a day, according to the
density of the leaf and strength of the
light Then wash thoroughly in clear
water. changing several times, dry and
press-a heavy book does very well
for press. If properly done the re-
suit will be perfect picture Of the
leaf used, showing exact shape and
size. all the veins and the minute
structure to an astonishing degree.
Probably at first there will he a few
failures. but experience will soon
teach the time necessary for expos
ure.-St Nicholas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
LIGHT ON CASTRO'S METHODS.
How the Venezuelan Supreme Court
Judges We're Removed.

Stephen Bonsal contributes an article
to the North American Review en-
titled "Castro: a Latin Americ II
Type" IA he career of the president
Of Venezuela, strange as it has been,
is. according to Mr.. BonSal, not UNI
sual, for hardly year passes but In
one or other Of the so-called South
American republics ii briganl chief
proclams himself dictator. The ac-
count which Mr.. Bonsal gives of Cas-
trO's life, the opportunities that came
in his way, the shrewdness with which
he awaited himself of them, his rise to
power. and his method of government.
is interesting, but not such as would
lead reader to desire earnestly to
reside In the republic of which Castro
Is head. If Mr.. Bonsal be not mis-
taken the president of Venezuela takes
a view Of the purposes of the Monroe
doctrine which would not appeal to
many Americans.
or Castro's domination of the law
courts Mr.. Bonsal says:
"Castro's relations with the judiciary
have been equally dictatorial. How
likely the justices of the Supreme
court are to restrain his illegal acts
may appear from the following incl
dent: In the fall of 1901 the chief
justice and his associates, In the per-
I, rmance OF their duties as prescribed
by law, made their annual visit to the
Rotunda, or general prison IN Caracas.
Among the other scandalous conditions
which they brought to light We're the
following: Over 100 prisoners were
in jail. held upon an executive order
only and not by due process of law.
OF those who had been properly COM
mitted POO We're absent, having bought
their way out. The chief justice, a
worthy man who had been appointed
by Andrade, proposed to demand an
investigation, although none of his as
sociates would sustain him. However
before he had taken any action a par
agraph revealing the condition found
appeared in FL Pregonero, q fugitive,
trulh-telling paper, long since sup
pressed. On the following morning
the tribunal was invaded by soldiers
and a military commission declared
the court dissolved. A few hours later
all the justices received a curt notice
Of their removal from office. Even
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
The Missing Will.

CO HE onyx clock on the mantel
chimed the hour Of II. and beau
tiful Norma Maynard arose to
retire. STOPPING gracefully over her
fathers chair she lightly kissed his
forehead, then turned with charm
Ing gesture. to tall. distinguished
looking man, who arose with alacrity
to clasp the dimpled hand. Good
night, Mr.. Netherby." Wells Neither
by's eyes sought hers. my last even
Ing has sped away on golden wings,
Miss Norma. Good night, but not
good bye. I'll see you tomorrow"
Norma's shadowy eyes II beneath
his pleading, questioning gaze and she
trembled as his warm lips touched her
fingertips, but forcing a smile, she an
swered lightly: You may If your
train doesn't leave too early; I'm not
all early bird you know"
Turning quickly to hide the forbid
den tears that dimmed her bright eyes,
Norma disappeared between the velvet
portieres, while Wells lighted a cigar
and stared at the carpet In moody ST.
lence. The kind voice Of the elder
man broke the oppressive silence.
"Rightfully, this estate with its
prlncely revenues should be yours.
Wells. Your father was Noel Neither
by's adopted son. reared to believe he
would inherit all, but as no will was
found the house being burned with
poor Netherby in it, the law gave it all
to me. total stranger though distant
relative. 1t is the height of injustice.
Now. listen, Wells" the earnest voice
continued, Il am convinced that your
affection for my daughter Is recipro
Gated, and the very fact seems to me
providential."
do not tempt me- sir / will never
ask Miss Maynard's hand In marriage
until | am her equal In wealth. l am
no fortune hunter"
A brief silence ensues. then Mr..
Maynard queries, abruptly: Wells.
did you know the house Is haunted?
Twice since we have lived here the
cellar has been filed with smoke, COM
Ing from no earthly source that we
could find. If We're believer In
the supernatural. l would say that
Netherby's spirit could not rest after
meeting such an untimely death"
But this is new house." remon-
strated Wells.
True, but the cellar Is the same.
This house was erected on the old
foundation"
What NONSENSE" laughed Wells.
"Let us hope the old gentleman IS not
In such bad condition 10 would till
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
Polish Wedding Costume.

There was wedding In one Of the
Polish colonies Of this city on a re-
Gently rainy Sunday that while not ac-
cording to the set rules and regula
tons for such events. was at least
unique in its style, and might prove
suggestion to the ultra fashionable set,
who are ever in search for something
new and novel.
According to the Polish custom the
marriage ceremony usually occurs on
Sunday, this being done to permit
the men to attend without losing any
time from their employment, while the
bride is supposed to maintain the
greatest secrecy concerning her we'd
ding until she is actually clad in her
wedding garments of thin white and
bridal veil. Then she goes from house
to house. regardless of the conditions
of the weather. and invites her friends
to her wedding, which, of course, Is
paying them very pretty compliment.
Again. according to custom, and during
the course of the reception. a china
bowl Is placed in the center of the
table, upon which the feast Is spread.
and each man whom the bride hOnors
with waltz, understands that he Is
to throw with all his might and main
silver piece into this bowl, the idea
being to break it: and the man who is
so fortunate as to shatter the vessel Is
entitled to the farewell dance, and a
kiss from the bride. While the GUS
tom is curious, it is none the less prac-
teal, as it is not an infreluent thing
for the newly married couple to receive
three or more hundred dollars at their
wedding ashington Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
Tall and Short Months.

Averages for the height of women
show that those born in summer and
autumn are taller than those born in
spring or winter. The tallest girls are
born in August. AS far as boys are
concerned, those who first see the light
during autumn and winter are not so
tall as those born in spring and sum-
mer. Those born in November are
the shortest; IN July the tallest.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
English Density.

Teacher-Johnny, what country has
the densest population?
Johnny-England, unless the ina
billty of the Englishman to see a joke
has been greatly exaggerated.-Ba
more American
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

MIuSt seHto1'oo
Horny George dice, also after unusual mental
strain in conducting political campaign. Several clergy
men have been stricken in like manner while occupy ing
their pulps.
These and other instances prove that apopexy Is
common with brain workers. and that under Ger
tain circumstances the mind is ready for the
explosion the slightest exciting cause often invites the
fatal result then the last that determines the
unfavorable balance
plausible rea son conditions is that the brain
of such individuals worked dspoportomtely ana SHOW
degenerave earlier than the other vital organs
This portion of the anatomy lives faster and grows old
rapidly The proof of contrary proposition Is that
afforded by the ordinary aborer who unless whisky
drnker seldom brain lesion in question. 1t
has been truly said that person old his arteries
vessels active bra always the first to
feel the influence the extra and Becoming
hardened and brittle undue blood pressure ruptures
Them the stroke less complete according
the region of the brain invove1.-New York Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
Season of DrOwRinus.

@@HE sea sons drownings have begun. AS summer ad-
the lake side and seaside doubtless will
add their customary to the death lst-a ghast-
y roster made up year after year by persons who,
of ten, lose their lives needessly.
More drownings to be attributed to vanity than
any other Young men, and young are
eager display their skill and strength by swimming
long distances. and when fatigue cramp they
unable to make shore, and perish. oor swimmers
male and female insure themselves absolutely against
danger by putting pneumatic collar. 1t is pretty
but wearing it sink.
The deadly "boatng accident" is due. The rash fool
who does know how boat, but goes ing
nevertheless and the fool who plays practical
jokes aoat to frighten the girls responsible
Of the capsizngs No way to abae them suggests itself
except to and send to Jail occasional survivor
when it be done. The parent who will allow his daugh-
ter go sailing without being of the ability of the
in charge to handle boat is to be cassed among
the fools fool whose terrible grief when disaster
follows is punishment than death.
A little good little prudence would hun
deds Of lives yearly but good sense and prudence
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

the members of
the Naval Board
of C on 3 tructlon
who acquired their
knowledge of war
ship building from
practical expert
ence disappears.
Il ear Admiral
Melville entered
the navy through
the engine room in
1861, and has been
10 -,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
Incomes in England.

OF the 41.0O0,0O0 people in England
more than half Of them live on an in
come of less than $50 week. and the
earnings of 100000 of this number do
not exceed So week for the family.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24


Is the employer must also recoi the
employees impossible separate the mutual interests
in such a case of industrial depression will bear
heavily upon geworkers. whose earnings may be
emf off long time for labor and capital
learn their mutual and only after
nenous business commissions attended by
to capital untold suffering labor. will they learn
enough get together but they finally this
New Orleans
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

attention Shall given cOmmercaI deveIOpmen
there is possibility that the business may become
narrowed his task and fail take
world Of ideas about him. Education ought prevent
from acquiring the necessary details of business.
And it ought to make him valuable citizen That
most successful business believe this Is shown by
fact that they sending their to colege-Kansaa
City Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

y Better is brown bread consisting of all but the husk,
and best Is whole meal bread assuming be
ainabe The deficiency of salts in white bread unques-
onaby related to the deterora on-aso familiar
readersn the ma tiona teeth We may Illustrate this by
IN argument from Sir Thomas Lauder Bruon. why
America the cleverest Answer Because She
mas the best hourml makers" The better the mill Is,
the finer the flour the poorer the bread.
teeth and the better the dentists Perfectly simpeIon
don Chronicle
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
Apopiexy and SpeeChmaking.

HE sudden death Of a prominent physician
from apopiexy while making speech calls to
mind similar cases showing the relation OF ex'
ira brain excitation to the stroke. notable
and startling example was that Of the late Sec
rotary Window, who fell during a post-pran
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
MELVILLE OF THE NAVY.
Distinguish Career of the Retiring
Rear Admiral.

With the retirement of Rear Admiral
George w. Melville. chief of the Blu
reau of Steam Engineering. the last of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
fine Flour and Dentistry.

HE roller mill has Individually diminished the
dietic value of bread. The entire wheat
grain is Of value; the husk (Which Is valuable
intestinal stimulant, the brown exterior. and
the white central core. Except for certain
invalids white bread is an indefensible absurd
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
The Partnership of Business.

DIRK people may congratulate themselves that
they ca: break up the business OF an employer
to whom they are hostile but they ought to
realize that they cannot do that without cor
respondinsly hurting themselves Business is
Joint and mutual affair between employers
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
Education and Business.

: T may well be admitted that college ira 10
. ing doesn't teach a man to keep books to
sell goods. What education aims to do Is to
educate-to develop the man. to awaken him
Il to the problems Of the world, to widen his hor-
zon. There Is no danger that not enough
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
Rui1t by Americans.

The twenty-seven railway bridges on
the Uganda (Africa) road are Amer
lean.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
ROYALTIES and EeqiCides.

FX-1 T would have been strange thing, indeed II
vNIN the crowned heads of Europe had all agreed to
Xxi II congratulate accession to their number
2SS4 having arrived "by the grace of God and the
EGSIMNOv will of the people" when he VIGOROUSLY did
S2VgJ arrive by the grace Of gang of assassins and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24
~ lIORIALSE


plentiful and desire pleasure strong In the young
The duty is imposed their elders be watchfu for
then.-Chicago American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

will Of Legislature which the assassinS controlled
The very in Europe to admit that regicde In
any circumstances crime the Car of Russia yet
the very congratulate without who
came through regcide monarch of Servia This
very strange.-New York Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-08-24

60 HE onyx clock on the mantel
Chimed the hour Of II. and beau
~ fifi1l Nnrfnn MaNnard nr0Sa To
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-21
PRINCETON'S PRESIDENT ON
CHANCES OF YOUNG MEN.
Education Not Altogether Mat
ter of Books, He Says-The Col
lege-Bred Man Acquires an
Adaptiveness That Enables Him
to Readily Mold Himself to Any
Calling.

New York. June 2o-Woodrow Wilson,
president of Princeton University is ATTY
thing but the peuant. the dry professor or
the mere pedagogue that the somewhat too
general notion makes of the college prcsi-
dent.
His affection and solicitude for Prince
tons welfare. about which he discourses
with ready ardor. do not close his eyes or
his mind 10 the other activities of the world.
The livcliness of his interest in affairs
serts itself al once.
The question of opportunity for college
men who are going out into the world of
affairs being suggested. his response was
characteristic.
''Oh. there is more opportunity than ever
before, and the men VINO are now going out
from Princeton are better fitted 10 grasp
great opportunities than any that have gone
before. But they are expected to be better
prepared
DO you find that college-bred man is
less qualified for business life than the man
who has not had college training?"
Certainly not. The man must learn
great many things before he is fitted to di
rect business affairs.
The knowledge required of business men,
in large undertakings, Is greater than ever.
1t must be acquired at some time if the
man is to succeed He must get his hear
ings before he can fully understand himself
and estimate his own powers.
He can obtain the necessary preliminary
preparation nowhere with the same econ
omy OF time and effort that he car in the
college. In college he is aided by those who
are familiar with the books and who spare
him time that might otherwise be wasted
because of misdirection or misapplication.
He goes by direct road and he saves
time that would be lost to the unpreparcd
man. Then there is the stimulus of rivalry
and of association with men travelling the
same road
Then it is not altogether A matter of
books?
NOT A MATTER OF BOOKS.
by no means Books are valuable. but
they are not everything in education. l do
not feel myself as much a man of books as
some of my friends think l am. am some
times surprised to find myself where l am,
being, as 1 feel / am. rather a man of
action than man of books
But the books help us to get our bear
ingS. by giving us the result of investiga-
| tons and experiences. Added to that the
| college life gives knowledge OF men through
| Its student associations and the rivalries of
| the men they are brought together. The
| college life gives lift to the imagination.
| The atmosphere of the university is invig-
Grating. The man who acquires an educa-
| ton without 1t loses that and 1t is, in my
estimation. one of the most important re-
suits secured to the college man. The I'm
portance of college association in educa-
| ton cannot be overestimated.''
so college training does not stand in
| the way of success for the college grad
uate?'
1T cannot The man with the college
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-21

Until after the Civil War Princeton and
Yale went largely into the professions. Har-
ward. almost from the beginning. found its
way into business HE. 1t was not until
after 1870 that Princeton man begar to dp-
pear largely in business affairs outside of
the professions. \ great many of them
nave prospcred, and when the spirit of Civ
ing has been once awakened there Is 10
reason to doubt that we shall get what we
need. The response must come soon. for
our needs are at hand
'.in your address to the alumni. President
Wilson, you made an interesting compari-
son of Princeton and Yale and Harvard
men. You said:
I'VE sometimes say that We are like Yale
men. We aIe not Ike ale men: we never
say that we arr like Harvard men, and
there are no other universities in the coun-
try with which we compare ourselves
Therefore. we are unique. Ii YOU catch
Princetsn man or Yale man on the ball
field they look like each other. and they
act like each other. and they. think like
each other, but If you ger them into
closet and get them to discussing the things
that make for liberal education they are
different men
Would it not he gratifying to Princeton
men TO know just in what the difference
consistsT'
The president threw deprecatory smile
in with hts answer:
Don't you think went just about far
enough? If I attempted to extend my COM
parison might be thought to be invidious.
and that do not wish to be. No. think
that will have to do.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-21
IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PARAGRAPHS

The jury in the damage case of Conrad
Shoemaker against II. Eassebaum returned
verdict Yesterday in the Clayton Circuit
Court of SEQ. Shoemaker was driving along
the Telegraph road about o'clock on the
morning of February /. 1908. when his buggy
was overturned by pile of macadam four
feet high. said to have been put there by
kassebaum. He asked for Sl.C65 damages
A divorce petition was filed in the Clay
ton Circuit Court yesterday by Catherine I !;
Williams against NJ. Berrien Williams. and
Adolph Klaus against Amanda Klaus. Mrs.
Williams charged abandonment. The couple
were married February S. 1876. and sep
arated March 81. 1854.
Marriage licenses were issued in Clayton
yesterday to Schuyler H. Reader of No.
1914 Lawton avenue and May Honey Of
Cairo. ILL.,: -acob Hartmann of No. llO5
North Twentv-f-st street and Katie Ham
more of No. 40 South Third street: Jacob
Bottern and Carolina Fischer of No. isis
South Third street: Robert D. Patterson
and Gertrude Mitchell Of st. Louis, and
George Miller Of Sturgeon, Mo-. and Rose
Thrailkill of Mobe-l:. No.