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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

why. he's just knocked out one of
the slickest bank thieves in the coun-
try. and saved my life as we'll Dwight.
you get out Of her. you miserable little
sneak. Bert. III double the reward the
Bank Of Tacoma offers, and II you and
Marion can't worry along ON that and
your salary you don't deserve to get
married. Post. you take this fellow
over to the lookup and give him a
headache powder. guess he needs it
after that clip Bert gave him. I'm go
ing to the telegraph office. Bert. you
and Marion stay here and fix things
up"
From his glance one could not tell
whether he meant the disordered office
or more important matters. But Bert
and Marion knew. or at least they
used their own judgment.-SanF Fran
cisco Call.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

them than has been required for tltc
style which is displaced. The puff
gradually descended from the shoulder
II stopped at the elbow a season or
two: then it slipped down to the wrist,
and when II was In danger of drop
ping to the ground the dressmakerS
rescued II and have stuck II up on the
who keep their old gowns may now
take the gowns of 1894 out OF the
closet and again he in the height Of
fashion.
A Woman's Secret OF Keeping Young.
Some one asked a woman how II
was she kept her youth so wonderful
ly. Her hair was snowy white. she
WAS 80 years old. and her energy was
waning: but she never impressed one
with the idea Of age. for her heart
was still young in sympathy and inter
est. This was her answer: II knew
how 20 forget disagreeable things.
tried to master the art of saying pleas-
ant things. | did not expect too much
of my friends. ! kept my nerves well
in hand, and did not allow them to
bore other people. tried to find any
work that came to my hand congenial.
retained the Illusions Of my youth,
and did not believe every man lia1
aud every woman spiteful. ! did my
best to relieve the misery I came in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
The Wit of Marion
.~~~0NN~~O@

CO HE institution was too new to
Scarcrest to be treated with
aught save reverence and awe.
hut there was more than one who
dared suggest that David Prescott had
erred in making his daughter Marion
his paying teller. Not that Marion was
not suited to the place, but that even
Scarcrest knew that woman teller
was unusual.
Comment did not worry Prescott.
His holdings In the bank amounted to
more than 80 per cent Of the capital
Invested, and at the directors meeting
he had offered to make another choice
IL the board could suggest any one bet
ter qualified through acquaintance or
experience at figures. That settled the
matter officially. and when the spick
and span new Office opened 1t was Ma
rions pretty ..onde head which was
seen through the plateglass square let
tered Paying Teller"
Bert Howard was the receiving tel
Ter, and this was further cause for
gossip, for Bert had been a willing
slave to Marion ever since the days
when he used to drag her to school on
his sled.
Many comments had been made In
the postofiice and around the stove In
Van Zant's grocery. but after Ned Da-
Wis had been soundly thrashed by How
ard for suggesting that If the pair Of
hai 10Th
they would have no trouble starting
life properly, there was an abrupt ces-
satton of this sort Of gossip. and the
bank officers were accepted without
further comment.
But It was not pleasant sailing for
Bert and Marion. He had been given
mis- position, not because Prescott ap-
proved Of his suit for Marion's hand,
but because, like Marion. he had been
the most available person for the po-
vitlon. Prescott, In his hard. deep
pitched voice had assured the young
man that If he ever caught a glimpse
Of love making In business hours there
would be an imported teller in the bank
within twenty -four hours.
SO 1t was that man and maid were
pertorce content with such satisfaction
as could come from the knowledge Of
che other propinquity. and even Tony
Dwight, who would have been glad to
ace his rival disposed Of. could find no
cause for tale bearing.
Dwight. with Prescott. Bert and Ma
rton. constituted the clerical force Of
the First National. and oddly enough
Prescott. usually an excellent Judge Of
character. favored Tony's aspirations
tor Marion's hand. The one unpleas-
Aut feature Of her position was the
fact that she had frequently to con-
ault Tony as bookkeeper. and he never
1st pass an opportunity to press bis
ouit.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

Mrs. John Nicholas Brown is build
ing a S4,M.O residence at Newport For
her son
The mother OF the Rev l.. NJ. Foster,
of Charles City. Iowa. was second
cousin of Napoleon BOnaparte.
Mrs. Hetty Green's wealth is put at
x5OOOO.OOO or so. and her living ex-
penses are put at less than $5.oD
yearly.
Frau COsima Wagner has devoted
her entire wdowhood to the praise OF
her husband. She Is the daughter and
mother Of composer. and has been
the wife Of two
Miss Mary A. Booth. of Springfield,
Mass. is well known in the scientific
world She is one Of the few women
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

|. The costume to the left of the
sketch above is of chameleon taffeta. on
the blue and brown shades, trimmed with
circles of blue velvet edged with brown
and white silk braid. The jacket has a
girdle of silk velvet. with loops and ends
at the back With this is worn brown
velvet hat with white feather sweep
ing across the crown aud over the hair
in the back.
2. This smart coat suit Is of heavy
novelty cloth on the petunia shades, the
lnpels being faced with white brOadcloth
and petunia velvet. 4 ladder pattern in
petunia silk braid il inserted In the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

every city every village at every little red school
house marking sparse settlement in the vastiess OF
| our western prares; far up in the mountains miles
from railways and telegraph lines; thousands Of miles
across seas citizens Of the Republic east their
ballots choose the first ciiiZt OF the land
Not only were their sutfrages given President
but the millions millions of ballots brought to State
county and city candidates the pxuation OF victory
tile sting Of defeat.
Over l4OOOOWD ballots for presidential cand
dates AS stump speaker would in referring to
the popular vote for President 1886. See how
prowp' The vote has been;
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
A Box-P1aited Blouse.

The blouse waist has come to be an
essential to style az well as comfort,
and takes fresh variations with each
iii coming season. This one is pecul-
iarly attractive, and Is laid In full
length box plaits. with additional
tucks at the front. which extend to
yoke depth and provide fullness below
that point The model is made Of
rtseda yelling. trimmed with black
banding and combined with yoke Of
ccru lace. but all materials of a suf
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

sleeves and skirt and also runs down
the three-quarter coat A soft beaver
hat. with wings across the front, com
pIetes a most effective toilette.
3. Silk warp Henrietta cloth of the
most delicate mauve tint composes this
reception gown. This is deliberately trim
med with applique lace and chiffon roses
and scroll designs of chenille.
L. A fine broadcloth Of light brown
has velvet and braided lapels thrown
back to display fawn-color vest. The
full sleeves have stiff scalloped cuffs
edged with fawn color, and the skirt has
shrred pieces of the material let in at
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

each gore. A marquse hat Of brown
felt, trimmed with velvet and ombrs
plumes, is worn with this costume.
5. A graceful gown of pale blue mes
saline has double strips of Irish point
down either side of the vest, which ia
also of lace. The sleeves and skirt are
deliberately decorated with quillings and
narrow Aounces of the messaline. while
a yoke effect is given on the shoulders
by tucked paulets of the same material
A pale blue shirred taffeta hat. turned up
on the left and held there by blue and
white plumes, is worn with this dainty
toilette.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

Many hundreds OF thousands voted under what Is
the Australian system These. entering
polling place received ballot in many instances much
larger than the sheet In small booth
they marked their choice with a the top handed
folded ballot clerk 1t deposited in the ballot
box and walked out. In many States the and In
the marched to the polls with his ballot "a long
strip of paper containing the Of his partyS cand
daes) snugy eQOsing in his vest pocket He had had 1t
FOR days and 1t may not have been crached.
with of the covered by the "pasters' Of
opposing candidate.
In other States but In very few. and in all the dis
trcts, the voting machine used. This is compare
lively departure. and is still in Its experimental
stages with opinion to its feasibility divided. 1t IL
very difficult please the average 'practical politician
In election districts thousand votes
In others only hundred One district in New York
City yielded a solitary ballot and unanimous for
Roosevelt But It the city something than $500
to deliver the documentary proof Of the freemans nale
able right headquarters In another New York City
district there but three
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
VEGETARIAN SWIMMER
They Triumph Over Meat Eaters In
Canadian Contest.

They Triumph Over Meat Eaters In
Canadian Contest.
In long-distance swimming race
Yonge street wharf to the swimming
club. on the island lagoon. says tn"
Toronto Star. there was fought a bat
tie between vegetarians and meat eat
ers. The course was about two miles
In length ard H. +. strickland. Of To
ronto. a vegetarian. made the Journey
In the record time Of fifty minutes
George II. Corson, another vegetarian.
made the course In fifty-two minutes
Two Englishmen had come over to
swim in the race-sturdy beef eaters
from the land Of roast beef-but they
found the pace too fast and dropped
out midway on the course. 1t was a
handicap contest. but In actual time
vegeta rim nism scored a decisive VIC
tory.
The race was not announced as u
contest between vegetarians and meat
eaters, hut Messrs. Strickland and
Corson resolved to give It that turn.
They entered. Like others they train
ed. On the day Of the race their sole
diet was pea butter. The last week
they reduced their ordinary vegetarian
diet to simples, such as pea butter.
peanuts and raw fruit Before setting
out In the race they informed the as.
tonished meat-fed Englishmen. who
were supposed to he the best men In
the contest, that they were vegetar-
ians, had eaten no meat for years and
Intended to prove the superiority Of
their diet
They did it. AS they glided through
the waves they were borne up by the
consciousness that they were vindicat.
ing vegetarlanism To others ii WAS
race for glory; to Messrs. Strickland
and Corson 1t was an opportunity Of
showing a meat-fed world the error Of
Its ways They were men with a mis-
sion. A great cause relied on them
and inspired. fired by this knowledge.
they slipped through the water With
ease and made their meat-laden com
petitors look like stationary objects.
A long swim Ia one Of the severest
physical tests to which can can be
gut and in order to settle conclusively
the respective merits Of pea butter and
beefsteak another race. specially ar
ranged for the purpose should M,
brought about, two men a side over a
two-mile course. 1t would draw a
large crowd Of butchers and market
gardeners to cheer their respective
champions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
THE REPUBLIC AT THE POLLS.

careful estimate Of the of holding the presden-
tia election of 1904 that at least S2o00OOOO spent
by States and municipalities townships and boroughs
election, erlng by political parties New
York expended least S2O0O0O Massachusetts expended
$5OOD Illinois and Ohio $l00O0 each. So it does
take long in running the list of forty States to
reach the S25OD0W mark In addition to this the States
the of the meetings OF the members of the Presi
Dental Electoral Colleges when they gather at the State
capitals the second Monday OF January following the
presidential election. The general pays the
mileage and expenses and per diem the of
the Electoral Colleges who the to the President
the United States Senate Washington The appoint
distant States provides pleasant trip the expense Of
the government and good for nice task especially
the from Maine. Oregon California.
The total regstratO Of Greater New York 6SSS49
In 1900 it 64O64l in 1902 500, ia The
else OF the franchise in the five boroughs of the city Of
New York involved this the expenditure Of $Sl6OS3
for the registration the casting Of the The Board
Elections this year S52O including salaries Of
commissioners. clerks etc.
In Chicago the total registration reached 4O7.n against
45O77 1900 and $50 245 in 1896 The the city Of
Chicago for registering and polling the vote nearly the
in New York City
st Louis showed falling off in the registration Of
Only 1872 767 the list for 1904
with l34,324 for 1900.
The freeman will look and ponder for a moment when
he what cost to conduct the election in six Of the
principal cities Of the country. Below the figures:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
Danger In kisaes.

Il think 1t is absurd to say kis,.
Ing Is dangerous" gushed Mrs. Lilv.
top. What possible disease could he
spread by the simple actY
Marriage. madam" grunted Grum.
py.-Tit- Bits.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

contact with. and sympathized with
the suffering. In fact. I tried to do to
others as would. be done by, and you
see me in consequence reaping the
fruits Of happiness. and a peaceful old
age"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
Even Up Things.

Some of your opponents. Colonel.
are accusing you of putting money
into politics." said the plain citizen.
"Well. some Of the others have been
accusing me Of taking money out of
It," replied the Colonel, so things are
about even p."-Philadelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
Ler-of-Muttons Again.

Dressmakers inform us that leg-of-
mutton sleeves are coming in again. II
will not take much more cloth to make
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
Something About Kuropatkin.

Mamma, is Kuropatkin an angel?"
mo. child. Why do you ask?'
Because this paper says Kuropat-
kin's right wing is demolished. Is
Kuropatkin bird. T-Kansas
City Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
ficiently light weight to be adapted to

Hc1entIy HEHt weight 10 De AuHpted 10
box plaits are equally appropriate.
The waist is made with fitted lin
ing. which can be used or omitted, as
preferred. fronts and back, and Is
closed lnvisibly at the left of the front
beneath the box plait. The sleeves are
the new ones, with deep cuffs. above
which they are full and ample The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-31
z EAzE1ZZlYG CHE

gether. but the single width is consid- cred the smartest thing. If one has great deal of time as well as patience. herring bone or feather stitching will improve the appearance of one of these veils, but the ribbon run on with a plain stitch Is quite good enough for ordinary purposes. It was remarked early in the season that futtering veils have disap- peared, but with the arrival of summer and the donning of fiuffy gowns we see again the picturesque veil. For coun- try wear. that Is out of town, 1t is very pretty and becoming, but in the city 1t seems to lack the proper amount of trimness.
 Bathing suits have blossomed into really remarkable costumes and are made of materials that once upon a time wouldn't have been dreamt of as being suitable for this purpose. SILKS are not particularly new. but the variety that Is seen in the surf nowadays Is certainly far different from anything seen before. All sorts of wash silks that are soft and without gloss or dress ing seem to be liked for ocean wear. and the only way to prevent such suits from looking rather shocking is to wear them over woven union suits. It Is more comfortable. anyway. to have some thing besides the suit next the skin. for so often armholes or bloomer knees are
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the evening gown underneath. Some of these coats are ornamented with heavy macrame lace or trimmed with cutout design edged with what looks like small manila rope, but which is really fash ionable linen trimming cord.
 ''Radium" waists are one of the sea sons novelties and the general comment on them is expressed in a query as to how a woman can stand to wear a thin covering for her neck and arms when the sun beats down with such intensity The answer to the question is that every one of them. even though she doesn't go in bathing, wants to get her neck and arms as tanned as possible, and the thin waist is an excellent means to this end These waists are elaborately worked by hand and some have quantities of lace trimmings. and not one looks as though 1t would stand even the most delicate tubbing. but for a wonder they are fairly substantial.
 All gowns. whether they are of sheer material or heavy linen, are made walk ing length. and this does not mean just to escape the ground, but to clear 1t by at least two or three inches, There is decided tendency toward shorter short skirts. and by winter we may see near approach to those skirts which were once very smart. but now seem shockingly abbreviated. Over in Paris
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better. so the majority of women arc content. nay proud, to wear fine white lise for day time and silk for evening. Not a sign of embroidery or openwork is observed during the day. but with long dancing frocks 1t is a matter of taste whether one wears fancy hose or not.
 Feminine automobilsts have a fad for wearing their wells tied over their hats as boys used to wear muffiers to keep their ears warm. wide piece of chif- fon is drawn down over the brim of the hat leaving the face exposed and the veil is so arranged that the ears and hair are well covered. It is then tied in a fluffy knot under the chin and the ends are allowed to fiutter as they will in the breeze. Unless the sun Is very warm. however, no hat at all is worn. Both men and women have a fancy for going bareheaded as much as possible. and 1t is no uncommon thing to see regular procession of automobilists with out a single hat among them.
 Tan linen and pongee dusters are much in evidence for this sport. Many women wear them over their evening dresses when they automobile from their cot tage to a hotel dance or concert on the pier. The coat Is light and with the loose sleeves that are in vogue for such garments there Is no danger of crushing
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Where Paris Diyor-
 CeeS Part.

Tn Paris one finds all conveniences fer extremely modern living. but one unique institution of the Parisians seems to be more of an Inconvenience than an im- provement on American methods. This is the celebrated Halle Divorcons." where the parting couple meet for final moment before the chief judge of the divorce court. In response to the demand for speedy dvorces a separate court has been created to handle only the business of freeing Respondent hus- bands and wives. According to French etiquette the man and wife meet here just before their permits to rema-ry are granted and the judge says a few words advising them to make up and be good.
 A stalwart policeman always attends these sittings. as frequently the oily words of the judges are unheeded and one last family fight is enjoyed by the would-be divorcees. Recently while the chief judge was requesting them to take another chance at matrimonial happiness the wife was so angry that her husband still demanded his papers and another legal chance for home and happiness that she threw half a pint of vitriol over her disdainful spouse. The judge quickly pronounced the decree of single blessed. ness. while the happy ex-hubby. with true Parisian bonhommie, merely sur veyed bis ruined clothes and said: ''l thank you for this-it enables me to forgive you once again.
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tbe regulation walking skirt Is at least four or five inches off the ground.
 For bright sunny days at the sea shore a new invention Is designed to take the place of smoked glasses. 1t Is called something like a lorgnette shade. and is small, green stereopticon- shaped affair perched on the end of a slender handle. When the glare of the sun is too great this Is held to the eyes. and the shade 1t gives. combined with the beneficial effects of the green tint. render seeing far from painful on tho brightest of days. While in one way the new shade is a little clumsler than smoked glasses, 1t Is much easier to handle. and besides 1t is a novelty, a fact that helps to give 1t popularity.
 In connection with fancy wells meant to say a word or two about the man. ner in which young women are orna- menting their own wells with bands and borders of ribbon to match the shade of ,be veil. The work is very simple and an afternoon on the piazza devoted to running a border around the entire edge of A chiffon veil Is time well spent The chiffon is bought by the yard, 80 that inc we'll can be any required size. and then an inch wide gros grain ribbon Is neatly stitched down to cover the sell vage To vary the mode two or three narrower bands can be placed close to-
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Dog Wardrobe And
 Trunk.

A young lady of London. who is noted for creating many of the fads which are followed by .fashionables the world over. Is being sued for $500 because of costumes for her pet doggie. Doggie is skye terrier and a sulky, ugly little brute, but he has a more extensive wardrobe than most humans, and is said to have pretty taste in satIns and chiffons. First he wears an expensive jeweled collar. which he must change frequently. Then there are dainty undergarments of batiste em- broidered with his owners crest Costly lace trims his underwear and silk coats well wadded in fall and winter are made so doggie does not catch cold. for they nre all siclsly little brlltes, with the worst possible tempers and of no earth ly use.
 All garments button down ths back and have a pocket cut in at the waist. fin which the lace handkerchief is tucked to wipe doggies eyes. Not even the most civilized pup has yet learned to sneeze properly. No socks have been in- vented for the dogs. but they wear boots of kid or rubber if 1t Is damp. When the mistress goes to the seashore doggie wears plque coats. and sometimes even has bathing suit to match. The anil trunk When the mistress marries dog gle trots along in satin and orange blos- soms behind his sagacious ears A jew eled bracelet to be worn over the left foreankle is shown in the shops.