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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

Wemper. one of the most careful. but
had no misgivngs as he sped along the
snow covered way. Suddenly ahead there
was BLUSH light which seemed to dance
ia the air. "My God. what's this?' he
exclaimed as he sprang from his seat
white AZ the driven snow which sur
rounded the car He shut of the eur
rent and put on the air with such force
as to bring the car almost to a stand
still. and throw the passengers from
their seats. Quickly the controller swung
around and the car slowly started to
move backward. To the man In the
vestibule il seemed an age before the
ear was on long but abrupt curve.
Wemper knew what the blush light
meant. II was an Inbound coming to-
ward him at full speed
What caused the mxup Wemper did
NOT know. hut he did know that to be
caught on that curve meant certain death
to himself and the sixty odd passengers
ON the ear The headlight of the APP
preaching ear now doomed into view 1t
was coming Mt breakneck speed. but
Wempcrs ear with it's load of human he
ings was now also speeding backward.
There had been no orders at the last
was supposed to have clear track.
Whatever the error, il was a palpable
fact that the coming car was upon him.
There seemed to be no effort on the
part OF the man in the other vestibule to
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
A Good ltialdaucr.

When the New Year in at the front door
peeps,
And out at the back door the Old Year
creepS
hope he will carry away on his back
load ms big as peddler's pack
And wen stow away In his baggage then
Some things that we never shall want
again.
We will put in the puckcry little pout
That drives all the merry dlmples out,
And the Greasy scowls that up and down
Fold nice little fOrehcads right into a
frown
And the little quarrels that spoil the plays.
And the little grumblcs on rainy days
And the bcut-up pins. and the teasing Jokes
That never seem funny to other folks;
And the stones that are tossed-be sure of
that
At robin rcdbreast and pussy cat.
And well throw In the bag some cross lit
tie ''don'ts.
And most of the ''cants" and all Of the
won'ts."
And the grumpy words that should not be
said
When mamma calls. 1T Is time for bed
II we get all these In the Old Years pack.
And shut It so tight that they can't come
back,
Tomorrow morning we'll surely see
A Happy New Year for you and me.
Youths Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

anger. for it was dead hand that held
combined madness and death Not
living soul was on the inbound car.
Turning off the current. Wemper took
the controller from the suffering fingers
and ran back to the suh-station. about
a quarter Of Il mile, and the power was
once more turned on. During his absence
the truth WAS discovered and when he
came back to the well-lighted and com
paratively uninjured car. cheer went
up. The men passengers grabbed him
by the hand. while the women shed tears
Of gratitude. His own eyes mostened
and lump came in his throat as he
thought of the cottage and it's occupants
Coupling the two cars the journey was
resumed and the passengers began to
get off As they did SO every one drop
ped something in the hat at the door
When the end OF the run was reached Il
man came forward In his hand he held
hat which was stuffed full of bills and
silver. Taking a slip of paper from his
pocket the passenger folded it and turned
it with the other contents of the hat. int o
the cap Of the astonished Wemper.
Take this with n Merry Christmas
and God bless Won from the passengers
you saved from death" he said and then
left the car.
His eyes glistening. Wcmper counted
the treasure. There was over hundred
dollars in money. The slip of paper was
the check of a prominent banker Of the
town at the end Of the line for 500.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

AT THE TABLE SAT A YOUNG NATIVE.
calmly. what is the matter with your
head?"
raised my hand to my forehead, and
found it bleeding.
Meanwhile the insurgent seated him
self again. l did likewise.
He reached into his pocket and pulled
out a handkerchief. This he gave to me
and even knotted 1t after l had passed
it around my head. / now felt firmly
| convinced that l was prisoner.
The officer and fell into conversation.
but apparently by mutual consent made
no mention of the war. nor my present
situation.
10 my surprise he did not ask me for
my revolver, but thought it prudent to
lay it down OH the table.
LET us retire." he proposed at last.
81 am afraid l must ask you to let me
share your cot with you--some Of my
soldiers must sleep on the floor"
Both Of us stretched out on the cot.
and later dozen soldiers came in and
occupied the floor.
The boy officer was soon asleep, and
so innocent was his Juvenile face that l
felt no worry over my personal safety
at least.
Or course I did not sleep. The dawn
was just making the trees outside visible
when l arose and carefully stepped my
way across the room over the sleeping
soldiers
A thrill Of hope passed through me az
got down the stairs and found my
horse tethered beside the house.
/ was untying him when a voice from
a window above arrested me.
Good morning Are you leaving us?"
1t was the insurgent officer.
Yes" l replied, boldly.
well, goodbye. then. and his face
disappeared.
A sense Of shame overcame me. Then,
too, l disliked leaving my sadde-bags
behind.
SO tied my horse to a post again and
reascended the stairs.
The boy officer seemed surprised to see
me. To his questioning look replied:
81 think shall wait till breakfast"
Then I lay down ON the cot again,
and. strange to say, fell asleep.
The sun was high up when again
awoke. The insurgents were up. and
native was setting the table with cooked
rice. eggs, and coffee.
The president. the youngest lieutenant,
and | breakfasted together. Afterward.
looking out of the window, l saw they
had saddled my horse.
l determined to see if l was really a
prisoner or not. Rising. l bid the lieu
tenant goodbye.
"Adios." he said, reaching out his
hand.
| turned to go.
Zone thing" I said. Tell me. why
don't you make me a prisoner?'
The officer looked at me: his eyebrows
rose in astonishment
What. on Christmas Eve?'
That evening / was safely housed In
garrisoned town. Washington Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
CHRISTMAS CHILDREN
Some Famous Men Who Were Born ON
Christ's Birthday,

Even were it not for its celebration
as the birthday of the Saviour, Dec.
% would rank as quite a notable date
in the year for the number of eminent
persons whose natal day it is. Curiously
enough. however, we seldom think of the
day as the beginning of the career Of
any one on earth other than He to whom
custom has assigned it.
We know that historical events of all
sorts-battles, sieges. and so forth-have
occurred on Christmas, for articles al
most without end dealing with this in.
tcresting side of the history of the day
have been written, but of it's biographical
side little has been said, the more odd
this because the fact that many nota-
bles have been born on the day cannot
fail to prove of interest.
The biographical index of Christmas
is comparatively long and includes such
names MS Sir Isaac Newton, William Col
Inns, the lyric poet; p. S. Gilmore, tho
musician and bandmaster; Richard Por-
son. the greatest classical scholar Eng
land ever produced; Johann Jacob
Reiske. the celebrated German oriental
list: Clara Barton, Admiral s. G. Rohan
and number of others. Unhappy little
shavers they must have been in their
childhood with their birthday and their
Christmas rejoicings all merged in one
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
vkE STAR IN THE EAST.

They followed the star the whole night
As 1t moved with the midnight they moved
too;
And cared not whittier 1t led. nor knew.
TIL Christmas Day In the morning.
And Just at the dawn in the twilight
shade,
They came to the stable. and, unafraid.
Saw the blessed Babe In the manger laid,
On Christmas Day In the morning.
We have followed the star whole long
year,
And watched its beacon, now faint, now
And 1t now stands still as we draw near,
To Christmas Day in the morning.
And just ms the wise men did of old.
In the hush of the winter dawning cold.
We come to the stable. and behold
The Child on the Christmas morning.
And just as the wise men deemed 1t meet
To offer him gold and perfumes sweet,
We lay our gifts Mt his holy feet
Our gifts on the Christmas morning.
o Babe. once laid In the ox's bed
With never pillow for thy head.
Now throncd In the highest heavens In
stead,
o Lord OF the Christmas morning!
Because we have known and have loved
that star.
And have followed 1t long. and have fol-
lowed 1t far.
From the land where the shadows and
darkness are,
TO dmd thee on christmas morning.
Accept the gifts that we dare to bring.
Though wort HESS and poor the Offering,
And help our souls to rise and sing,
In the joy Of thy Christmas morning.
49, Susan Coolidge.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
Two Christmas Games.

Yuletide version of the donkey par
ty is played thus: On sheet sketch or
paste a design of Christmas tree. Have
each branch of the tree terminate in Il
circle containing a number, using the
numbers from one to ten or one to TWEEN
ty-five, according to the size of the tree.
Each person playing is blindfolded in
turn and is given rosette with which
he must decorate the tree" Each per-
son aims to pin his or her rosette on or
near to the highest number Of the tree.
Each competitor has three trials, the
three Members to which he pins nearest
being written down to his credit by the
hostess, who keeps tally The one whose
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

attempt to check the speed aud the most
Kemper could hope to do was to lessen
the force of the collision. On came the
opposite car until less than 100 feet. 1t
was one of the newest and most power
full on the road and Kcmpcr's heart
dropped as he realized that fact. The
passengers by this time had ascertained
they were speeding back. and the con-
duCtor had his hands full striving to
check the panic.
Looking now right into the vestibule
OF the opposing car, Wemper saw livid
face with glaring eyes. One strong, bony
hand clutrhed the controller. trying to
force it still further around to get more
speed. There was terrible smile on
the white face. The man WAS mad a
cold sweat broke ont on the forehead of
Wemper. A cottage within which sat n
woman smoothing the hair Of little boy
while her body swayed gently to and
fro as she lulled the baby to sleep, came
before his vision. Who would fill the
empty larder now? Who replenish the
dwindling coal pile? A groan burst from
him as they. pursuer and pursued sped
h, the power station and back over the
switch. There was no danger from be
n
ness, leaving the sub-station keeper root
ed to the spot with establishment. The
fatal race was drawing to close. Not
ten feet now interviewed between the
headlights Of the two cars when sud
denly there was pitch darkness. The
speed of the cars slackened and the
Wild inbound gently came upon the spe-
cial. There WAS a crashing of glass as
the two headlights, now dull and dark.
came together; a slight jar and the dan
ger was passed. The sub-station tender
with a heaven-born CLEAN of common
sense had stopped the machinery and
turned off the power.
Sprnging from the vestibule "a soon
| as he realized what had happened, Wem-
per climbed into the vestihule Of the
| other car. lvid with rage at the danger
into which the other mOtorman had
placed him. There was no need for his
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
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1HE clty's streets were thronged.
crowds OF CHRISTMAS shoppers hur-
red to ana ffo. Electric lights from
the big stores shnne on their rosy and
happy faces, ana the younger ones
lughingly shook the snow from their
hair and capes. Charlie Wemper noted
al this az WIN MS mana on the con
'rolier ne heM the Mg suburban car III
cnscK' ~ was croWde1 TO the doors rs
started on IT'S "TRIP INTO the country
win i.s human ireiShe' me passengers
were III merry mood ihey mad re-
NAMED nht'l the iaSt car, the opera run.
ana were going 70 their homes on the
me- WIN their arms run or bundles and
eneir hearts hilen win sood cheer
AN tnis swept through the brain Of
enc urea motormar' ana there was no
answering siniie as gay laughter reached
niln through tne c'osed doors of the yes
s'ouie mere IL was CHRISTMAS eve. HE
oad hao rairiy steady runs up to the time
the summer business began to slack off
~heh tne tlme taDle changed ana ne went
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

catch the last train aud spend Christmas
at home. 1t will he different from other
Christmases for hospitality means much
ia the country. It's genuine. It's I'M
mixed with business considerations. Your
father or the hired man will meet you
at the depot and on the way to the old
hGme on the farm he will tell you Of the
things you did when you were IA boy.
He'll point out the old schoolhouse
where you learned your alb abs and had
some of the cllssedness licked out of
You, and the little old church where n
preacher preached birthstone and fire in
way that made your flesh crinse and
You didn't dare sleep alone.
1t will all come back to you. You had
almost forgotten that you were a boy.
hadn't you?
You'll fill your lungs with pure air,
feel the singing breeze against your face
and your heart will begin to throb with
good impulses. Here everything seems
t. be honest and real and good
And the welcome! Don't be ashamed
OF the tears that wet your cheeks. An
old man with snowy locks, trembling
with affection. a grand old woman, your
mother. who weeps softly as women
do, because her heart is filed with hap
pness.
You couldn't make that woman believe
chat you ever had petty meanness: that
you had even thought wrong: that you
took narrow view of life. or that yo,l
had enmities that embttered your ex-
istence.
You couldn't convince that old man
that in the world could be found Il
smarter boy
Love forgets faults and exalts virtues
TO them your little successes seem like
triumphs.
Don't forget the little room. You oc-
cupied it as a boy. You slept we'll in
those days. You hadn't a care You
were free, and you We're sound in mind,
morals and body. 1t is good to think of
those things. 1t Is good to think of
Christmas Day, of the gifts and the
pleasure and good will that went with
them, of the dinner and the long ia bic,
surrounded by relatives and neighbors,
COO poor to have their own Christmas
dinners
And when the gray old man bows his
head, aud with the faith of child. says:
"We thank thee o Lord, for the mer-
cies thou hast shown u.s." the simple
prayer that follows will appeal to all
that is good in your and give you new
hope. new life, new rourage.-Cincinnati
Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
a space lay on the ground. stunned by

a space lay on the ground. stunned by
my fall.
l arose at laM stifily and much dazed.
must have reached the presidents
house by a roundabout way, for was
only conscious of seeing it before me as
IL it had come to me.
The room had slept in was lighted as
had left it. by small lamp.
l had left my saddle-bags there. so ran
up the stairs to get them.
At the table sat young native in an
insurgent lieutenant's uniform. | turned
quickly. and at the foot of the stairs
stood an armed soldier.
Realizing my helplessness, I walked in.
The insurgent officer arose, but appeared
to feel no surprise at seeing me.
christmas greeting. friend" he said.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

three numbers added together gives the
largest suln total wins the first prize.
"Christmas candles is good old
time game. A lighted candle is placed
upon table. The player is blindfolded
and stationed with Ills back to the candle.
about foot from It, He's then told to
take three steps forward. turn around
three times. then to walk four steps
toward the candle and blow il out. His
attempt to do So will probably be as
amusing to the audience as disconcerting
to himself
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
CHRISTMAS IN SERviA.
Santa Claus Receives Presents Instead
of Giving Them.

Santa Claus Receives Presents Instead
of Giving Them.
In Serva they keep Christmas eve in
n sonew hat peculiar way. The father of
the family goes into the wood and cuts
down n straight young oak. choosing the
most perfect he can find. He brings it
in, saying, Good evening and happy
Christmas" to which those present say.
MAY God grant both to thee. and
mayest thou have riches and honor.'
Then they throw over him grains Of
corn. Presently the young tree is placed
upon the Goals, where it remains until
Christmas morning which they salute by
repeated tirings of pistol.
The national dish in Servia is pork
The poorest family in Servia will pinch
themselves all through the year so as to
have money enough to buy n pig at
Christmas. Skewercd to long piece
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

after ALL" said the busy merchant,
christmas comes but once year"
Yes" rejoined the old man who had
seven children and nineteen grandchil-
dren. land I'm heartily glad Of it."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

"A Christmas for the wee ones, after
ALL" exclaimed Wemper, his face light
ing up. Here, BILL he shouted to the
conductor. I'VE go whacks on the
cash"
Bill was 10th to accept. but finally con
scented and there were two merry Christ
masses on the Main Line. = Detroit Free
Press
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
The smiling face Of william

The smiling face Of william
j. JeffOrds was seen on our
streets yesterday. lie lives IN
Cincinnati, and has done well.
1t Is his first visit to his old
home la twenty years. He IL
stopping with his aged pa
rents. Captain and Mrs. W. J.
Jeffords.
That is just n homely
news item clipped from II
country paper. 1t has some
thoughts in it for you. Mr..
Busy Man.
Nearly all Of rs live in
the future. We are on the
right side Of 80. and have.
We hope, many long years
before us. II we are rich
We hope to become richer.
If we are poor we hope to
become wealthy. and few
people who consider old age
and a completed career as
something distant stop to
think of the duty we owe t.
the Old folks down in the
country" That is where
the majority Of the success
full business men came from.
In thousands Of cases father
and mother are still on the
old farm. content To die
where they have lived, far
from the strife of city life.
close to the soil aud nature.
This year you should slip
few things info n grin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22
Inherited Mistrust.

Bessie. have you written your letter
to Santa CLAUSE"
'Yes, ma; but don't you 50 an give
II to pa to nail"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-22

of wood. the pig is turned over blazing
fire until cooked. the guests watching
the process with increasing interest. At
ter dinner stories are told and songs
sung. Santa Claus. who. in the person
of an honored guest. is present to receive
instead of to give presents, departs. af-
ter the feast. decorated with long ring
of cakes around his neck and laden with
such gifts as his friends can bestow.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-04-09
In.the Spring.

Lowndse, Mo-, April 4.-Mrs. d. y.
Harry. Of this place, saysi-
For years 1 was in very bad health:
Every spring would get so low that
vas unable to do my own work.
seemed to be worse in the spring than
my other time of the year. was very
weak and miserable and had much pain
n my back and head. saw Dodd :
Kidney Pills advertised last spring, ano
began treatment of them and they nave
certainly done me more good than any
hing have ever used.
81 was all right last spring and iei'
better than / have for over ten years
am fifty years Of age and am stronger
oday than l have been for many years
md l give Dodd's Kidney Pills creo''
or the wonderful improvement.
The statementssof, Mrs. Harty Is on,'
me of great many where Dodd's hlo'
ley Pills have proven themselves 20 90
be very best spring medicine. Iney
re unsurpassed as tonic and are sns
,nly medicine used in thousands u
antilles.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-04-09
Short Suggestions.

Milk will keep sweet longer In q
shallow bowl than in a deep jug.
Keep parsley shut up in an alright
tin and store 1t in cool place. 1t
will last much better thus than II put
into water.
To clean the silver spoons, etc, in
daily use, rub them with damp cloth
dipped in carbonate Of soda and polish
them with a wash leather.
Cayenne pepper sprinkled on shelves
and blown into the cracks OF walls in
rooms where ants are troublesome will
soon effect a clearance of the intruders.
To keep bread and butter fresh and
moist put 1t in a cool place, cover close
ly with serviette or clean cloth
wrung out Of cold water, and many
hours after 1t will be as moist as when
cut. Sometimes 1t will be found con-
venlent to prepare bread and butter
for afternoon tea In this way.
The shell OF an Edam cheese. II
scraped clean, offers a unique dish
from which to serve macaroni. which.
If washed and dried after each SER
vice. can be used more than once. AZ
ter the macaroni is ready for serving
pour 1t into the heated shell and sprin-
kie grated cheese over the top.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-04-09

watched her descend the murky stairs
as she glanced up at him and smiled. Re
could see that the light was shining
through her tears.
"Time has not spoiled her yet" he
muttered; II am glad that have seen
her"
Sarah was in the street then, looking
W and down Drury Lane. and doubtful
which way to turn. She was still hesitat-
ing when Lucy Jennings suddenly stood
before her.
"Well-what did he say? What have
yon been talking about all this time
what good have you done?7 she asked
with great eagerness.
II have done no good"
''He would not accept assistance? He
was hard and uncharitable-he tainted
you with all his hearts bitterness"
He was kind. II think that he was
glad to see me-"
Did be--did he speak of me"
Not word"
Not one. | am glad of that" she an
swered modify.
Before another syllable could be ex-
changed, she had turned into narrow
court and disappeared, and Sarah East
bell was left to proceed upon her home
ward route.