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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
HOME INSTINCT IN HORSES.
Animal Always Started for Old Pas
lures When Turned Loose.

Animal Always Started for Old Pas
lures When Turned Loose.
| have read with some interest In
some of the recent issues Of Forest
and Stream Of the back ira cklng in
stinct' in horses and am reminded Of
a trait possessed by large bay mare
owned by my father when | was a
small boy. living on the old farm In
the Ozark Mountains in Washington
County. Arkansas. says a writer in
Forest and Stream.
My father was Confederate sol
der, belonging In a cavalry company.
and when he with his command sur
rendered he was allowed to keep his
mount. He had purchased the mare
from party from Missouri. who had
taken her from some point in Mis-
souri, to the Red River country in
south Arkansas at the beginning OF
the Civil War.
She was about 5 years old when
the war ended and we kept her ten
years. and to my certain knowledge
never at any time did she gain her
freedom but that she started north In
the direction of Missouri and travelled
until Overtaken and brought back We
tried all kinds of expedients to induce
her to remain. but nothing but con
fnement kept her in Arkansas. In
those days the grass was fine in the
mountains and all kinds Of stock grew
and fattened on it. with no cost but q
little salt occasionally. But even after
three or four OF her colts were grown
up and I'm the herd and with colt In
the pasture she would occasional ly
gain her liberty and start north on a
fast trot and had to he caught and
brought back. And finally when she
had become old and OF small value
one spring day my father ordered me
TO take her out and turn her on the
range and let her go. This did. and
within ten minutes she began to feed
out north and l took one look at her
went home and never saw her again
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
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the sap would of course dow. Then
under the lower corner of this wound
curved hole wide from one side Of
the tree to the other. hut narrow up
and down. was made with 'gouge."
and into this was driven short wood
en- spout OF the same shape. which
caught the sap as it dropped from the
cut, and thus carried ii to short wood
en- troughs made by digging out bass
wood blocks. After the hit and brace
came into use hole was bored into
the tree. and round spout made from
piece of sumac from which the pith
had been burned out was driven into
the hole TO convey the sap to the
trough.
Next the wooden bucket came into
use. BY driving nail into the tree
under the spout the bucket could be
hung anywhere on the tree.
In the days Of boiling in kettles color
was the last thing aimed at in max
ing maple sugar. which was dull
black when finished. Sweetness was
the main cOnsiderati on and there was
no incentive to keep out the dirt and
cinders, for black sugar was just as
sweet, and sugar lighter than chocolate
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
A MISTAKEN INFERENCE.

OF all the hunting Judges"
sporting parsons" and other profess
sional men of the last generation who
loved the field and the cry of the
hounds above any indoor duty, one or
the best known was certain irish
jurist who inspires "reminiscences pun
Used in the Peoples Friend. of Dun
dee. Scotland. During the Fenian
times he had clerk who was like
minded says the contributor. and
JOYOUS pair they made.
Yer honor" whispered the clerk,
one fine morning. there's meet to-
day at Ballykilnulligan. and they've
II fine dogfoX.
How manys in the dock?' asked
the judge. eXcitedly.
Twenty, for rioting and breach OF
peace. yer honor"
Tim" said the judge. do you think
you can get the first fellow to plead
guilty without a jury trial-me to let
him off with week in jail?''
THE easiest thing In the world"
answered the faithful clerk.
Make haste. then. and bring the
whole gang. and say Tim. tell Jerry
to saddle the mare meanwhile"
The twenty Fenians were brought
into contaminated of them prepared
to fight with counsel and jury to the
bitter end. The twentieth had been
interviewed by the clerk.
Guilty or not guilty Of the crimes
charged?" demanded the judge, with
Il propitious smile.
Guilty yer honor" said the crafty
prisoner
Well" said the Judge glancing
benevolently about the room. Il fancy
can let you off with week"
The man thanked the judge, and
stepped down to the bailiff There was
terrific sensation among the other
defendants. Why. none Of them eX-
pected to get off with less than five
years in limbo. Here was a chance to
profit by his honor's pleasant mood
One and all manifested an earnest de-
sire to follow the example of their
cOmrade and acknowledge their crimes
at once.
do you all plead, guilty?" demand
ed the judge eagerly.
I'VE dov' shouted the enthusiastic
nineteen in chorus.
apiece exclaimed the Judge. with
click Of his jaw. Jerry is the mare
saddled YETI
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
Surveying the Sea Bottom.

From a balloon, shallow places in
the ocean. and rocks rising near to the
surface can be seen much more clearly
than from the shore or from shipboard.
For this reason the French naval en-
gineer, Renaud. suggests that captive
balloon would be most useful acces-
sorry to marine surveying ship. With
such a balloon dangerous waters hav-
ing shallow areas and bottoms inter-
sected with narrow and tortuous chan
nels could he rapidly charted both by
eye observations and by the aid OF
photographs taken from the balloon.
or course soundings would still be nee
essary to ascertain the exact depth of
water but these would be greatly IA
cilitated by the knowledge previously
gained through the aid Of the balloon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
COINS THAT ARE OUT OF USE.

Some Money Issues of the Government
Have Disa ppeared from Circulation.
There have been more than a score
Of coins issued by the United States
that are no longer in circula ton. and
even collectors find difficulty in secur-
ing specimens to complete the various
series.
Recent mention of the disappearance
of the $3.50 gold piece from circulation
and the premium this coin commands
as a curio have set many to rummag-
ing In old pocketbooks and the bottoms
of cash boxes and drawers in search Of
odd or out of date coins. Some have
found a $3.50 piece. but not many.
The 81 piece. once quite common,
but always sort Of curiosity, Is Of
tener found. and many have specimens
of the little gold coins representing Is
cents and 80 cents each, which were
not minted by the government. and
probably have not 40 much gold in
them as they represent. They used to
eral circulation. being 40 easily lost
that they soon became scarce. one Oh
the handsomest coin relics seen Is
$40 gold piece bearing the mint stamp
of 1899. 1t Is larger than the present
$40 gold piece. The owner has 1t hung
or a band and wears 1t as a charm on
his watch chain. The owner says he
has refused an offer of $50 for this
relic.
The old octagOna 500 pieces were
quite common i'm California in early
days. when gold dust was largely used
rs circulating medium. They were
made of pure gold. and while they had
not the elegant finish Of the gold coins
mnted by the government in these
days many still remember them as the
handsOmest coins they ever saw. Many
people now would consider them hand
some on account of the $50 in them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

they have Of the production of electric
ity, says writer In Farm and Fire
side. from whose description of the
process the following items and illus
ira tons are reproduced:
The sugar maple Is so called on &C
count Of the sugar contained in the
sap. The person with no experience
can hardly tell the difference between
IT and water. az it is clear and spar
Killing and has but faint taste Of su
gar. There is just about enough sugar
to make 1t little slckish.
In the fall the greater part Of the
sap goes from the trunk and branches
into the roots, where. buried deep ir
the ground, 1t will not be chilled. lr
the spring. beginning in the latter par
of February or first of March. accord
ing as the season Is forward or back
ward. the sap begins to ascend the
body of the tree. the greater part OF
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
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GHAPERS FL .fnE PEOPLE

of bedrooms with their walls taken down There Is
why you should find anything In Japanese
house except mats charcoal stove for warming
fingers teapot. These. and cushion two and
a quilt to sleep with elaborate conventional polite
ness constitute the furniture Of Japanese house. except
the guest And the articles in the cha nbe
consist o a screen. kakemone. and flower Til,
Japanese forks, spoons table cloths; the,
sheets wine glasses, no tumblers.
If a woman belongs to aristOcratic family. and
especially which has adopted some European meth
DDS IDEAS treated with something Of the
given in Europe she not only dresses like
European but she is allowed to walk by her hus
ands side and she is allowed to pass through
door before him. Among working women. the woman has
great freedom, for she is able her living. A
japanese girl Of wealthy parents does not get
dowry and when she is divorced is protected by settle
She has chance only in families where there
In this case, again. the freedom OF the
has far wider her husband Is obliged to take he
name. and she get divorce with facility. You
that position Of Is much matter Of
OF sentiment In Japan in other parts of
world.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

most amusing sight to see the quaint
little reptile jumping through a row
of rings. The frogs, after their edu-
cation has been perfected. are placed
on a table. and in front OF each frog
Ia placed a small ring, not much larger
than wedding ring, and then. with
out the slightest prompting, the frogs
commence to jump through the rings
and continue their performance as long
as there remains ring to jump
through. A frog race with. say. eight
rings to negotiate forms an amusing
spectacle for children's party.
Many Of these little reptiles live in
the lap of luxury. and their appetites
are tempted with the delicacies of the
season such as slugs. caterpil!ars. and
carvings. They are usually kept in a
large hottie with little water at the
bottom. and the ladies' sometimes have
special stands built on which their
pets residences stand.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

WILSON exports farm products was more than
s-o3 O0OOO In 1901 they 1852 100000 In lN3 the
surn,s which we In this country and was sol
abroad. amounted to SS1S,OOO,0O.
IT was the farmer who held the balance OF trade with
IN. United states Excluding the products Of the farm
there was during period from 1899 to 1902 an anhua
adverse balance trade amounting 62O00OOo lnclud
ing the products this balance Is wiped out ana we
a We left credit Of this country During
and imports other Of the farm which amounted
to hut the farmers part in the interna
tona included the balance in our favor just
about $s67 OOOOOO
Here the tremendous sustaining power
of the this country They are the people VINO
pay the foreign bondhoders
that the farmers are Independent or the
money lenders anybody else They are pros
porous In the Fast anybody can see 1t for himself They
getting good prices for their grain. hay MILK butter
other produce Think Of the prices for
eggs poultry Then they have the advantage over
their in having the long haul and
heavy freight rates.
OF the West never In such easy cir
cumsanres Their crops been good and the demand
abroad has been such TO keep the prices at com
Portable figure This Of everything the farmer raises
to sell-hogs. cattle. wool. etc.
Pacific the story Is the same There the
opening with Orient and there the farmers
ha the advantage OF soil which will raise almost
thing including fruits which outse the tropical fruits and
which the country and shipped to Flu
rope at profit. They doing splendidly
South the farmer who raises small crop OF
cotton has provided for himself Tobacco was never In
greater demand The South is rapidly becoming as pros
those other sections of the country which escaped
the devastations Of Civil War.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

was looked upon as having been adul-
terated
The next improvement was the large
pan placed upon an arch made OF stone
or brick. About the same time tin
buckets came into use. A little lateT
the metallic spout was invented. Thia
is now of such shape that 1t Ais but
a small portion Of the hole bored in the
tree, but is held so firmly that the
bucket is supported by it. 1t allows
sap to flow from the outer layers of
the tree where there is the greatest
amount Of sap, and that which makes
the whitest sugar.
A few sugar makers have their plant
so arranged that the sap, or sirup. does
not touch wood after the sap leaves
the tree. At the present time color is
an important factor In the value of
maple sugar. and as wood tends to
color 1t wooden utensils Of all kinds
have been discarded as far as possible.
The maple sugar now made Is OF a
light straw color. Any darker than
that will not command the highest
price and if lighter adulteration with
refined sugar is suspected.
The sap Is gathered in tank hold
ing about three barrels placed on a
low sled with wide runners. Roads
are made through the sugar bush so
the gathering tank can he driven near
oil the trees.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

purchased thousands Of bales and at
several periods could have gotten out
with handsome profits. He bought
much OF the cotton at low prices, but
every time he undertook to unload
there came slump in prices and he
was forced to buy to preserve the mar
ket. The result was that he bought
much cotton at prices in excess of its
intrinsic value. He borrowed money
and kept on buying. But he finally
reached the limit Of his borrowing ca
pacity and could buy no more. When
he undertook to sell, there were no
buyers. No one wanted cotton at such
prices. But he was forced to realize
on his holdings and threw his cotton
on the market. There was a slump.
Prices dropped and Sully was forced
to the wall.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

that armies of humble but honest peo-
pie were reduced to waAt. Delicate
women and sickly children persisted
before their time through the fact
that their natural defenders were reu-
dered helpless by idleness. Great
mills were closed and the hum Of ma
chinery was hushed that the specu-
lator might make millions-and still
more millions. But he has met the
almost universal fate Of those who
have tried to corner the market for
great staples.
Sully. under the firm name Of Dan
lei j. Sully 4 Co.. undertook to corner
the cotton market His efforts result
ed in sending the price of raw cotton
up TO figures which have not been ap-
preached since the Civil War. Sully
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
Got the Dog Fairly.

Two little boys were having what
appeared to be a warm discussion
about a dog which one Of them held
by a string. in downtown park, when
the group was Joined by a grave-loOk-
ing man. who stopped and asked:
well. boys. what's the matter?"
We're telling lies for this hero
dog" explained one Of the youngsters.
annoyed at being interrupted. land the
one that tells the biggest gets the
eur
do you not know" advised the
newcomer. sagely, at Is very wrong
10 tell untruths! Now, l never told a
lie in my life"
The boys looked at each other in
credulously and then one of them ex-
claimed:
ITS his dog. We amt In his classw'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
Large Russian Families.

The statistical committee Of the
province Of NOronezh. Russia, a fairly
representative district, shows that the
average farmers family consists of
eight persons: that their gross annual
revenue Is sos in money and $1O7 in
farm products. They spend for taxes
and rent. S4S.SO; for clothing, $S.4S; for
tea and sugar, $l.96: for furniture,
1854; for salt, $1.20: for kerosene. IS
cents: for soap. 80 cents; for articles
of personal comfort" cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
FROG PARTIES.
Training the Little Reptiles the Latest
Society Fad In London.

The latest craze in society Is to
make a pct Of the small green French
frog. numbers OF which are being sent
over from Paris for frog parties. says
the London Mail.
These strange pets are not much
bigger than a sixpence. and the aver
age cost varies SIS. to fl Is. at which
price the vender no doubt secures for
himself a substantial profit.
One would scarcely credit the frog
with the possession of vast amount
of intelligence. but ladies who have
kept them are of the opinion that the
frog Ia far from stupid animal. for
by the exercise Of patience they can
be taught many clever tricks. 1t Is a
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
THE COTTON KINGS FALL.

Suliy Meets the Fate of Others Who
Tried to Corner Great Staples.
Cotton King Daniel j. Sully has
fallen. He whose effort to coin untold
millions at the expense Of manufac-
turers and thousands of mill opera
lives Is now bankrupt. He forced
the price OF cotton to such figures as
10 close hundreds Of mills In England
aud In this country, with the result
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

The failure of the cotton king
caused scene of pandemonium on
the market in New York and in New
Orleans. There was no panic. in the
sense Of many resulting failures. Rath-
or there was rejoicing on the part of
the bears who had been fighting him
all along. SO jubalint were these OPP
ponents of his that they fairly tore
the clothes from each others backs in
their excitement
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
...MAKING...
MAPLE SUGAR.

Though tons Of maple sugar are
made. for the most part in New York
and Vermont, there are probab bly, many
people living on farms throughout the
United States who have no more clear
idea Of how maple sugar is made than
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

"Hades is supposed to be located in
the center Of the earth. isn't it," re-
marked the thermometer.
Yes. but what Of IT," inquired the
barometer.
1T seems funny, l was Just think
ing the lower down ! should get In
that direction the higher up Id co.
philadelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
Left Only the Bag.

Miss Armstrong (whO has fooled
the ball six times with various clubs)-
And which Of the sticks am l to use
now?
Weary Caddie-Gie 1t a bit knock
wi the bag.-London Punch.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

1t sometimes happens that famil,
which cannot boast that one Of it.
members underwent an operation. car
recall time when one of the children
went from one CONFUSION into another
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

the outer layers Of the tree. Securing
this sap as It ascends and boiling it
down constitutes the work of maple
sugar making.
The first thing is to get the sap. In
the early days before the bit and brace
an obliuue notch was cut into the tree
near the ground. and from this wound
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
rApM,a INF BALANCE WHEEL OF PROSPERITY.
nv lanes wilson, Secretary Of Agri

To one familiar with the situation
II must appear that there Will be no
panic in this country now. so long as
the farmer Of the United States Is able
to produce good and salable crops. The
American farmer sustains the country
and feeds a great portion OF the world
He ia virtually independent OF an!
other class.
lie; me premise by giving few FIG
ures. From 1880 to 1890 the average Of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
After the WCorner.V

Gunner-What ever became of that
young stock Spectator who used to get
so many tips!
Guyer-Oh. he's getting more tins
than ever.
Gunner-YOu don't say?
now
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

When a girl Is 16 and poetic. she
says great deal about False Friends.
fickleness. and her mothers fondr is
for cabbage.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

Men and women are so weak, and
amount to so little, tnat 1t is surpris.
ing that anyone can be dattered.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
NEW MYSTERIES OF RAOIUM.


The mysteries Of radiun are unfolding apace.
From the first It was plain that the new metal
emitted light In the dark and would influence a
Photographic plate through considerable thick
nesses Of different substances. Then 1t became
evident that radium had a destructive effect on
living tissue which allowed it to be used with
success in the treatment of cancer and made 1t
dangerous for experimenters to carry a salt Of II
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18

Jones is a cheerful fellow"
YES: he never listens to anything
hut what he says himself."-Detroit
Free Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
How Paper Gar Wheels Are Made,

How Paper Car Wheels Are Made.
In making paper car wheels 12O to
$50 layers are put together with -four
paste and subjected to pressure of
500 tons while at temperature Of 12O
degrees Fahrenheit. The blocks are
then turned in a lathe, slightly larger
than the tire. and the hole il bored
for the cast iron center In turning,
the paper blocks make shaving that
resembles strips of leather. The aver
age life of the tire of a paper wheel
Is about 100000 miles That represents
about one and one-quarter-inch wear.
The centers do not seem to be affected
by service. and they are always good
for renewal Of tires unless some acct.
dent happens to them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-04-18
HOW THE JAPANESE KNEW.
Had Spies to Watch the Building of {
Russian BattIe-Ship at Philadelphia.

Had Spies to Watch the Building of a
Russian BattIe-Ship at Philadelphia.
A story is being told which sheds an
interesting light on the marvellous fore
sight and precautioh that characterized
the preparations of the Japanese for
the present war. Some years ago a
Japanese agent came to Philadelphia
with letter Of Introduction to prom
inent Philadelphia who had Travelled
in Japan. This Philadelphia tells the
story.
The letter was written by Japa-
nese official who knew the Philadel-
phian. and 1t stated that If he would
help the bearer in what he desired the
favor would be greatly appreciate
The favor was for the Philadelphian
to simply introduce the agent to a
flrst-class firm OF detectives. This was
done and the agent described as re-
sponsible person. He had plenty Of
money. and bargain was made with
the firm. the latter to receive a large
sum of money.
The detectives were required to
dress in the clothes of laborers and
secure work in Cramps ship-yard and
then to gather full information about
the Russian battle-ship Variag. then In
early course Of construction. This they
did. and the japanese government was
supplied with every detail in the con.
struction and armament of the Variag.
The officials at Cramps do not vet
know exactly how the laps obtained
it.-Philadelphia Press.