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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
GRAND DUKE VLADIMIR.

in-law, the Prince Of Wales. whom he
knew to be man of excellent coun-
sci, and a useful friend to have on the
spot at critical moment. The prince,
although he had seen comparatively
little of Alexander since the latter's
accession to the Russian throne. left
London within few hours of recelv-
straight across Europe by special
train. without stopping anywhere. un-
til he reached Livadia. He arrived a
few hours too late to see Alexander
alive, but was in time to assist In the
proclamation of the Czarevitch Nicho-
las as Emperor of Russia. The Prince
Of Wales, now King Edward. remain
ed with his nephew for nearly two
months, acting as the young Cars
supporter and mentOr-indeed. one
might almost say as a second father
He did not return to England until he
had seen Nicholas safely married and
firmly esta blished on the throne
Neither Nicholas nor his mother has
ever forgotten their debt Of gratitude
to King Edward 1t was this mem
ory that caused the Emperor to keep
Russia from harrassing England dur
ing the South African war As soon
as 1t became evident that the Boer
attack had placed the British forces
in a position of serious embarrass-
ment, the aggressive element In Rus
sian military and official circles was
eager to take advantage OF the oppOr-
tunity. The Muscovite press, too. was
clamorous in its bitterness; but the
Gar was steadfast In his opposition
to any suggestion Of unfriendly action
He rebuked his minister Of foreign
affairs. the late Count Muravieff. for
his endeavor to organize coalition
against Great Britain. so bitterly that
the statesman committed suicide Il
few hours after stormy Interview
with his sovereign.
This attitude of Vladimir is inter-
esting now in view Of the present war
and the naval disasters which have so
greatly shocked and surprised the Rus
sian people. Should Russia be defeat
ed In the struggle and be forced to
conclude a peace offensive to popular
pride. there . no telling what internal
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
REPORT JAP REPCLSE.
More Than Thousand Said to Have
Been Killed.

Been Killed.
st. Petersburg. May 23.-The gov
eminent has received news confirma.
tory of the rumors in circulation here
that Gen. StOessel has made success
full sortie from Port Arthur, resulting
in defeat of the Japanese with loss
of more than 1000 killed or wounded.
The movement was carried out by q
combination with train bringing in
war msunitions and supplies and Gen.
StoesseFs force, communications be-
ing maintained by wireless telegraphy.
The Japanese barred the route be-
tween the train and Gen. StOessei 8
force, whereupon the Russians attacked
and routed the japanese. After the
engagement Gen. StOessel's force, to.
gether with the train, returned to Port
Arthur.
The current accounts are somewhat
conflicting, but the operation is de-
scribed as having been brilliantly car
ried out by the Russians.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
What Noted Men Have Written.


What is woman! Only one OF ma
All women are goOd--good for some
thing. or good for nothing. -Cervantes
A curious fact-Satan deprived Job
of everything except his wife.-Ob-
server
A beautiful woman is the only
tyrant--man is not authorized to re-
sist.-Victor Hugo.
Unhappy is the man to whom his
own mother has not made all other
mothers venerable. -Richter
They say man was created first.
Well, suppose he was-aint first ex-
periments always failure?-Anon.
The best thing know ov is fust
rate wife. And the next best thing
is second rate one--Josh Billings.
a man never so beautifully shows
his own strength as when he respects
n woman's weakness Jer-
rold.
A beautiful woman is a practical
P"VHi' P'""""s ee"uciHeSS, nope anu
elOquence in all whom she approac hes.
Emerson.
One can, to almost a laughable ex-
tent. infer what mans wife is like
from his opinion about women in gen
eral.---A. Il. II.
They govern the world. these sweet
voiced women, because beauty and
harmony are the index Of larger fact
than wisdOm.---O. w. Holmes.
A good book and a good woman are
excellent things for those who know
how to appreciate their value. Theirs
are men, however, who Judge Of both
by the beauty Of the covering.-Dr.
Johnson
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
To Build Phoenix Branch.

Seattle May 23.-From the Boun-
Diary creek district Of British Column
bia comes the statement that James J
Hill has decided to build the Phoenix
branch of the Great Northern railway
this year. The Phoenix Pioneer as
serts that the information comes from
a reliable source. That paper says the
work will be pushed as rapidly as pos
sible and that tranis will be running
inside of four months. The branch is
90 miles long.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
The Wife's Relatives.

If any of our relatives are really
In need Of shelter, care. and a home
which we only can give, 1t is so true
that our husbands ought to be willing
to help us give 1t that the dazzle of
the truth fairly blinds us. 1t blinds
us to that other less effulgent truth,
that no man can be compelled or nag
ged into the daily exercise Of the
Christian virtues: and nothing short
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
Tenderfeet Find Pay Dirt.

Seattle, May ga Times special
from Valdez says: Placer grounds four
miles from town have been discovered
by five men, all strangers tot his Sec
ton and recently arrived from the
states. They found gold in every pan
and in order to get "a good test have
put up sluice box, which they are
now running steadily. Heretofore.
prospecting has been done at remote
places, but it is gradually nearing
town, and with good results
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
Locomotives for Japan.

Philadelphia, May 23.-The Bald
win Locomotive Works is rushing work
on an order received from the Japanese
for fifteen locomotives. They are in
tended for the Kobe railroad and will
be used in transportation of troops and
supplies of war. This last order makes
a total of 50 locomotives that have been
built at the Baldwin works for the
Japanese government.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
Nav Be Old News.

London, May 23.-A dispatch from
st. Petersburg to Reuters Telegram
Company says that the report of Il sor.
tie by the Port Arthur garrison has
not been confirmed 1t appears, saws
the dispatch, to have originated IN the
receipt of Gen. Stoessel's report of the
the fact that Gen. Stoessel commands
at Port Arthur, giving rise to the ru-
NOR that the garrison had made IA sor-
ito
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
Like a Bargain

well. anyway" he said. during
their little spat, when proposed =
you you took me promptly enough"
YES" she replied, II was only q
woman and you did look 50 chean~-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26
Fleeing From the Country.

St. Petersburg, May 23.-Trade de-
preston here has become so acute that
emigration to America, England and
Argentine is going on by wholesale.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26

A true hero is man who fights fol
his country and refuses to scrap with
his wife.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26

disturbance might occur. In the event
Of such disorders Vladimir might ha We
the ambition of his life granted.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-26

Tears often say what the tongue can
not
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Smart and Useful Gown.

In every girls wardrobe there is
occasion for a smart gown which can
be relied upon to I'LL many functions;
and for this a model, in which real
iaces play prominent part. Is one
that lends itself well To reproduction
In less expensive materials. The ex-
ceedingly simple lines of the corsage,
which incidentally is mounted upon
a perfectly fitted silk lining with chif-
fon beneath the lace, suggest the
plastron front and back. fagoted strap
pings ia satin defining this. The
sleeve has a shaped ruffie OF lace
mounted over very full plisse rufiies
OF chiffon. The skirt OF white satin
fits snugly over the hips, the fullness
being adjusted by means OF dart
shaped tucks at the band; and at
knee-depth there is applied founce
OF plisse chiffon, which Is covered
with bouillonnes of satin alternated
with lace, eight yards wide at the
hem.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
some Effective Hair AecessOries.

Every woman has ribbon ornaments
for the hair, more or less elaborate,
according TO the occasion on which
they are TO be worn. Dainty resettes
OF long loops are made OF a number
of loops OF gauze ribbon. in soft col
ors. The idea in wearing SO many OF
these ornaments is 10 get a note OF
becoming color 10 the face to Offset
the effect OF the white gowns which
are worn morning. noon, and night
now.
The flush OF a pink rosette, the
glow of a red one, the bright CLEAN
OF yellow ornament, or the warm
tone OF some other color lends
brightness TO the wearer OF white
frock. The woman of taste selects
the color that will best bring out the
beauties OF her complexion. the luster
and tint OF her eyes, and the warm or
bright lights in her hair.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04

blouse over the belt. With the waist
are worn novel tie and belt of rib
bon. the former being made in ono
with the stock and closed at the
back.
The waist consists OF fronts, back
and under.arm cores. the fronts being
laid in narrow plaits at their upper
edges and either plated at tho waist
line or left free to be adjusted TO the
figure as preferred. The sleeves are
the fashionable ones of the season
and form dropping puffs over the
cuffs.
The quantity OF material required
for tho medium size is AZ yards Fl
inches wide. yards 81 inches wide
or pa yards "a inches wide. with u
yard OF any width for tie.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Lamb a la Mode.

Lamb la mode is fully as accept
able an entree as beef prepared in
the same way and serves to give that
variety TO the bill Of fare for which
the average housekeeper is always
seeking. To prepare 1t let tho lamb
stew very gently in small quantity
or water In which has been placed a
couple OF potatoes. cut up very fine.
When these have been dissolved into
starchy mess add sufficient water
nearly to cover the meat, putting In
two sliced carrots. more chopped DO
tatoes and a cupful OF green peas.
After the meat and vegetables are
soft slice half lemon, from which
the seeds have been removed. and use
it for garnishing, taking care to place
the peas. carrots, ETC.. in alternate
rows.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
HAMPER BUILDING AT BAY CITY
Labor Troubles Retard Progress on
Many New Structures.

Petty labor troubles are causing
much delay to building operations at
Bay City AT the Masonic Temple
work has been delayed by the friction
between employees and contractor over
the employment OF Saginaw timers,
a local unfair" shop having the con.
tract and not having local union men
on the job, while work on the new
Bay City clubhouse is held up owing
TO withdrawal of plasterers, carpen.
tiers and tenders. It is claimed at the
latter place that because the brick
layers union would not affiliate with
the building trades council the latter
pulled on the other workmen. In
spite OF the of year" dullnness there
is fully as much building going on as
last year, and the constant annoy
ances are costing owners and con-
tractors money.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Choice items from over the state.
specially selected for our readers
REMARKABLE GOLDEN WEDDING
Twin Sisters and Husbands Celebrate
Double Event az Battle Greek.

AT Arlington CT, May %. 1854, two
twin sisters had double wedding
The grooms were Enoch Brown and
Austin ID. LOOMS. They were married
by the same minister at the same time
and place. AS remarkable sequel
TO this double wedding these aged
couples celebrated their double golden
wedding in Battle Greek May 26. Such
social event is a rare one. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown are now residents OF Bat
tie Creek having lived there for the
past twenty-four years. Mr.. and Mrs.
Loomis live at North Amhurst. Mass.
and came to Battle Creek 10 celebrate
the event II Is believed that this is
the first time double golden wedding
ever occurred in Michigan. certain IL
Is that such an anniversary is not
heard OF more than once In a life
time.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Gowns Are Now Made Short.

The "trotter frock" is all the rage
in this country just at present and
even the most expensive gowns are
made with short skirts. Cloth is the
leading fabric. yet velvets. too, look
quite as we'll with the ankle.hlgh skirt.
Many OF these gowns are trimmed
deliberately with lace and braid and
they may be used for an afternoon
entertainment. IL seems that women
are beginning TO realize the advan-
tages of a short skirt. and IL may not
be many months before the trailing
evening gowns OF to-day will give way
to "trotter" effects. For dancing moth
ing can surpass the short skirt SO far
as comfort is concerned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04

cd cloth and trimmings OF braid but
almost countless combinations can be
made. Fancy bralds are greatly used
for the little vests, Persian landings
are exceedingly effective. genuine
Oriental embrolderies are handsome
and both braldlng and embroidery on
silk or cloth are in vogue.
The Jacket consists of fronts and
back with the vest. that Is arranged
under the front and neck edges. and is
fitted by means OF shoulder and under.
arm seams with the single darts that
are concealed by the trimming. Over
the back and shoulders is applied the
yoke, that gives the long shoulder
line. and the band extensions serve
TO outline the vest The sleeves are
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Light colOrs for Summer Shoes.

O~'~'e iOE OutIlnUGT oUOCts
Pongee colored kid is making a
strong bid for a favorite leather this
season, and in some cities il will take
It's place with the russets, browns and
tans.
White shoes are going TO have a
coed sale with fabric shoes, while
bnckskin oxfords, red, gray and even
blue slippers are included in the smart
class.
The rule OF the woman who knows
TINS summer is TO match the shoe and
stocking irrespective OF whatever the
color OF the dress may be.
Many OF the shoes are showing full
lines OF champagne and pongee color.
also some nut brown kid oxfords.
The girls with small feet are taking
TO the light colors-no matter how
bright-while the others are rushing
for the darker shades.
Some tan shoes with French heels
are Tor sale, but IL does not appear as
II they are to have big run, for the
reason that they are not satisfactory
for a street oxford-and that is tho
real purpose OF tan footwear.
The women can certainly crafty
their every within this summer.-Shoe
Retailer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04

to serve the practical purpose of
lengthening as well as an ornamental
one.
The skirt Is cut in five cores, that
are shaped to fit with perfect snug
ness over the hips and to fare with
freedom at their lower portions, and
is laid in inverted plaits at the back.
The yoke Is made in one piece and Is
applied over the upper portion and
narrow belt finishes the upper edge.
The quantity OF material required
for the medium size is yards y
inches wide. Az yards A inches wide
or yards SO inches wide when ma
terial has figure on nap: 31s yards A
or yards 80 inches wide when ma
terial has neither figure nor nap.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
BUILDING UP FROM THE GROUND
Temperance People Devote More At
tention TO Boys and Girls.

The state w. G. r. u. convention
held four days meeting at Owosso
declared by many delegates to have
been the most successful in the his
tory of the organization. The most
interesting work was a delegates re-
view. in which many told what fea-
ture OF the convention most impressed
them. II was noteworthy fact that "A
large percentage OF the ladies we're
most impressed with the reports OF
work being done over the state in the
interest of children, who are rapidly
being enlisted In the ranks of the
Loyal Temperance Legion. The
union recognizes the fact that at best
small progress is being made against
the saloon evil, and the only hope for
the future lies In educating the boys
and girls. Mrs. Charlotte Pittee. Of
Battle Creek. was elected delegate-at-
large To the national convention in
Philadelphia in November next. Grand
Rapids was chosen as the meeting
place for the next state convention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Annie Slunn.

Pare and core six good.sized apples.
cut them into quarters. put in sauce
pan and cover with cold water. Add
two bay leaves and simmer gently
until the apples are nearly tender. Put
into a bowl one pint OF -four. add
a rounding teaspoon OF baking pow.
der. mix thoroughly and add sufficient
milk to moisten. Roll this out and cut
into biscuits. Stand them over tho
top OF the apples. Cover the sauce
pan and cook for fifteen minutes.
Serve with hard sauce.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
To Locate LlohtIno Plant.

The electric light commission re.
Gently appointed is now considering
the location OF the municipal electric
plant at Bay City, the $4,000 bonds
having been sold. a change from the
present location Is favored and a
plant will probably be built on the
river bank near the water works. The
estimates for the plant includes
money for compound engines and con.
densing plant requiring more water
than the water works could easily
supply, and a saving in fuel Is also
claimed with the use OF condensers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04

Basing his claims on rights as an
heir Ancil j. Rich of Minnesota has
begun suit in the federal court at Mar
quette against the Victoria Cooper
Mining company. He sues TO recover
an elght-twentieth interest in eighty
acres OF the company's lands in On
tonagon county. the tract in dispute
being one OF the most valuable of the
entire property II contains n portion
Of the mine workings.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Fishermen Lose Bait.

A party of Ypsilanti fishermen start.
ed ont on fishing trip. When the car
reached Chelsea their destination, so
anxious were they 10 begin operations
that they left the car without re-
Numbering TO take their lunch and
bait with them. Without bait"
there was no possibility OF success, OF
course, SO they had to wait there UNI
I'll the car got 70 Chelsea again on its
return trip from jackson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Michigan News
SEEK TO evAoe HIGH TAXES
Men Claim Exemption Because OF Res.
idence Elsewhere.

'dNUNC GloCWINTCs
The board of review at Pontiac has
two or three knotty problems to solve
before II adjourns. The principal sub
ject discussed by the board was re-
garding the assessments OF Jerome
Galloway and William H. Osmun. Sr.
Though Galloway resides in the city,
he represented to the board that he
was a resident OF Pontiac township
and that he voted there at the spring
election Mr.. Galloway wants his
property assessed In the township In
stead OF in the city because OF the diff
ference in the tax rate William II.
Osmun is in the same position as Gal
loway. He claims a residence in
Bloomfield. while the board OF review
claims him resident OF Pontiac and
proposes 10 assess his property there.
Although no footing OF the assessment
rolls has been made, the valuation OF
the city Will not be less than IL was
n year ago
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04

Select four good-sized apples; pare.
core and cut into quarters stand
them in n saucepan. add half cup OF
sugar. an ounce OF ginger. cut into
slices a clipping of the yellow rind OF
lemon and one pint OF water: cover
the saucepan and stand over moder.
ate fire until the apples are perfectly
tender. dish them. boil down the strip
and haste II over the apples. These
may be served with or without whip
ped cream.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04

cludes a narrow
vest, a yoke that Is
extended TO form
trimming bands at
the front and the
full sleeves that
mark the season.
The original. from
which the drawing
was made, Is OF
old blue yelling
with the vest OF
ecru lace applied
over cream color
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Wants Her Legal Share.

Mrs. Frederick Keuhnemund has
filed in the probate court at Bay City
a petition asking the court 10 give
her a statutory share in her husbands
estate. In the will left by Keuhne-
mund II is claimed. the widow was
given only 800. while the estate
amounted to nearly $4,000. s2,70O he
ing in cash The estate was divided
largely among the children by the
will.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Boy Is Drowned.

Mrs Van Wormer OF St Charles. was
drowned In Bad river. The body was
recovered, search for him being made
when IL was learned that he had not
appeared at the home Of his grand.
mother two miles out of st. Charles.
TO visit when he left home. lie was
drowned within three blocks OF his
home.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Doctors Favor Good Roads.

The Michigan State Medical So
ciety held its annual convention at
Grand Rapids. Petoskey was selected
as the place for the next convention.
which will be held the last week in
June, 1905 During the closing SEES
sion resolutions were adopted favor
Ing the construction OF permanent
roads throughout the state by federal
and state aid.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
MIGHTY PROBLEM FOR COUNCIL
Lansing Aldermen Discuss Stripes on
Barber Poles-Give IL Up.

AZ last the Lansing council has done
something to which posterity may
point with pride This august body
spent four hours the other night try
ing TO decide whether barber may
decorate with red white and blue
stripes the telegraph pole in front of
his shop, and II he does so, is il adj
yertising. or Is 1t merely decoration
and hence an improvement, and If IL
is advertising should he be prosecuted
for IL? The city attorney took hand,
with a thlrtypage written opinion,
and the council adjourned after
tabling the whole business.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
plan New lnterurban.

An interurban railroad from Menom-
inee 10 Green Bay Is much talked OF.
and petitions are 10 be circulated
among the farmers between the twin
cities and Green Bay for rlght-of-
way. II this can be secured new
electric road will be constructed with
in the next year. Prominent men are
behind the enterprise
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Save LAWYERS Fees.

The heirs Of the Beulah Berger
estate at Pontiac propose to settle
their difficulties out OF court and
avoid litigation. The estate is $4,000
and the heirs are nine uncles and
aunts. The proposed basis OF settle
ment is that each take a ninth OF the
estate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-06-04
Masonic Temple for Hart.

The Masonic lodge of Hart has de
cided to build a $4,000 Masonic tenn
.ple. Work will be commenced as
soon as the preliminary arrangements
can be made. Wigton lodge, f. e. A.
NJ, Is in very prosperous condition
now, owning a business block and one
OF the best vacant lots in the business
section of the village The new build
ing Is made necessary TO accommodate
the large and increasing membership.