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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
Always Chewed the Rag.

"My grandfather had one curious
habit" says a Virginia woman in the
Washington Post. "He chewed the
figurative sense. either. l mean it lit
orally. When he was about so the doc
tors persuaded him to give up the use
Of tobacco, and he used rag instead
Grandmother used to cut worn-out ia
bleclOths into little squares and lay
them in drawer ready for grand
father. When he was going out any
where, she tucked several into his
waistcoat pocket. He chewed from
daylight till dark. Once grandfather
and | went to the funeral of a great
man here in town. Grandmother was
ill that day, a / forgot to tell me about
the rags. W sat we'll up toward the
front, and indfather was no sooner
seated than 80 put two fingers into his
waistcoat pockets. No rag. He search
ed through all his pockets, one after
the other No rag anywhere. He be-
gan to wrlggle about in his seat uneasi-
ly. He was in misery with nothing to
work his jaws on. The service went
on and when the choir rose to sing,
saw one of grandfather's hands dlsap-
pear under his waistcoat. His eyes
were fixed on the choir and he looked
determined. There was fortissimo
burst Of music-and then in the in
slant of absolute stiffness which fol-
lowed, everybody heard something
tear. Grandfather turned a vivid pur-
pie. but when he raised his head after
the prayer little later, his Jaws were
Of work"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18

cry hair upon their scalps. is plucked
out by the roots from childhood up.
Lady Florence Dixie is the worlds au-
thority upon Patagonia.
Miss Gordon-Cumming. Of the we'll
known English Gordon Cumming fam
lily, has explored over hundred small
islands Of the southern Pacific. and in
Tibet she was the first European to
visit many perilous and remote places.
Miss Fl. NJ. Kingsley. Charles Kings
ley's niece, explored the CAMERON re-
glons and gorilla country Of the Ga
boon. She fought gorillas as a Japan
csc fights a Russian. and found them
worthy foes. None ran away from
her and her party. Some even attack
ed her. In this expedition the daunt-
less lady slew seven gorillas with her
own hand. Miss Kingsley. after her
gorilla hunt. assembled the Rembwe and
visited the Fangwes. a nation OF con-
firmed cannibals.
Among the Fangwes," she said.
there are no burial places. The dead
are cut up and kept in larders, precise
ly as civilized people keep their fresh
meat The bones, after the flesh Is
eaten, are scattered about the coun-
try"
To Mrs. Jane NOR. another African
explorer, England owes the acquisi-
ton Of Nyassaland.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
Mothers. Don't FORGET That

The hours that even the busy woman
gives her children must not be the "fa @
ends" of the day. One cannot hope to
gain a place in their lives unless one
gives them the best of oneself. The
chief point is never to be tired" when
you are with your children. It Ia a
difficult task, but you will live to re-
greet it in their merciless criticism r.
you grudge the time you give. And
so one should never let anything inter.
fere with certain hours Of companion.
ship. rides or walks, or evening talks,
However busy one has to be, one can
fit these in somehow II one makes nm
ones mind to do 50,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18

portends feminine and various other
unpleasant things. our feminine rela-
lions are henceforth to be bright spot
Of humankind preceding and followed
by a vast amount of less brilliant trail.
If there were any way Of postponing,
or enjoining, or appealing the hoopsKirt
to higher court than that Of fashion
1t is likely that men would institute
proceedings, and do 1t now. The hoop
skirt, if it stands for anything. stamu.
for remoteness and sequestration. 1t
means more needles, clothing and, pro-
pOrtiOnately, less woman. We are Of
those who believe that there cannot be
enough Of woman, in either the indi-
vidual or in mass. But we do think
there can be and has been too much
hoOpskirt.-Chicago Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII.
1.-THE mans stark, staring mad" cried
Daniel Leighan.
Come, now. Either say, David,
forgive you. because there was not much
harm done after all; l forgive you il
you'll help me in the way that you only
can help me- or else say, David, I'll
bear malice all the days of my life
Then we shall know where we are"
II don't understand one word you say.
Stay" A thought suddenly struck him.
Stay! The last time set eyes on you
it was on the morning you left Challa-
combe, and on the same day that l met
with an accident. The last time l set
eyes on you was in this room. You
your knees and prayed the Lord in n
most disrespectful manner to revenge
you, as you put it. Do you wish me to
forgive those idle words? Man alive!
you might as we'll ask me to forgive the
last nights thunder. Reproach yourself
as much Is you please-Im glad you've
got such a tender conscience-but don't
think l am going out Of my way to bear
malice because you got into temper six
years ago"
"Then you do remember uncle" said
David. with sigh Of infinite satisfac-
ton. "Well. I thought you would re-
member, and bear malice. 1t was the
last you saw Of me, you see-and the last
l saw Of you"
David laughed. not the hysterical
laugh Of last night but low laugh Of
sweet satisfaction and secret enjoyment
well, uncle, since you don't bear NAL
Ice, there's no harm done. And now
we can be friends again, l suppose? And
If it comes to foxiness, perhaps it will
be my turn to play fox"
"Play away, David-play away"
1--WE come home, you see'-David
planted his feet more firmly and leaned
forward, one hand on each knee-"Ive
come home"
SIN rags"
"In poverty and rags. I've got moth
ing but two or three pounds. When they
are gone, perhaps before, I shall want
more money. The world is everywhere
full Of rogues-quite full of rogues--be-
sides land thieves like yourself, and
there isn't enough work to so around
Mostly they live like you, by plundering
and robbing."
"F'ind work. then. In this country If
you don't work you won't get any money
DO you think you are the more likely to
get money out of me by calling names 2"
well. you see. uncle, l think l shall
find a way to get some money out Of
you
mot one penny-not one penny, Da.
vid, will you get" There was world Of
determination in Mr. Leighan when it
came to refusing money.
"It's natural that you should say so
to begin with" His manner had now
quite changed. He began by being con-
fused, hesitating and shamefaced; he was
now assured, and even braggart. IL ex-
pected as much. You would rather see
your nephew starve than give him a
penny. You've robbed him of his land !;
you've driven him out of his house; and
when he comes back in rags, you tell him
he may go and starve."
Words don't hurt David" his uncle
replied. quietly. IL am too old to be
moved by words. Now, if you have moth
ing more to say, GO"
Go be continued.)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
Noted Women Explorers.

Women, as explorers. are quite as
dauntless and successful as men, q
geographer declared the other day. He
instanced in proof Lady Florence
Dixie, Miss II. NJ. Kingsley, Miss Cor
don-Cumming and Mrs. Jane NOR
Lady Florence Dixie discovered in Pat
agonia a. people hitherto unknown tc
the ethnologist, the Araucanians
These savages, among other peculiari
ties. have not a hair upon their faces
or heads. Every particle of beard, OF
eyebrows and Of lashes, as we'll as ev
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
Return of the HOOpskirt.

Authorities on fashions assure us
that every twenty-five years the hoop.
skirt returns to feminine favor again
1t was in evidence in 1855 and in 1890
and the twenty five years appear to be
I'D. Therefore the hoopskirt is once
more to be in the midst of us who are
men; and our mothers, wives, sisters
and the other fellows sisters are to be
In It midst. Like fiery comet which
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18

yourself that you were dead. Come, now.
Well. when l heard that you were alive
and hearty, l said to myself, Tomorrow
III go and have it out with him when
all the people are Mt church and there's
nobody to lsten;' because they told me
you could not remember-you know
what"
"Couldn't remember? I'd have you
to know, sir, that my memory is as good
as ever it was"
oh" said David. then you do re-
member everything?"
"Of course l do"
"Then. uncle. have it out. Let US talk
open. I've never forgotten it. l have
said to myself over and over again, I'm
sorry l done it. l wished hadn't done
it, especially at night when your ghost
came; who ever heard of live mans
ghost?'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
A SeryiceabIe Gown.

This pretty little hot weather gowI
is one suitable for practical wear. II
Is of dark blue silk pin dotted witt
white, with blond lace vest and sleeves
The gown is made over a thin lawI
lining. A full sleeve ends at the elbow
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18

A pretty suggestion for linen frock
has panel front heavily stitched and
strapped just below THE waist line in
round scallops, held in place with pearl
buttons. The same effect is carried out
on the front of the blouse. and the
unique sleeve fastens from elbow to
wrist with buttons matching those on
the skirt and bodice.
Girdles Of different shades are worn
If desired, but those of white kid are
in better taste. The turnover on stock
is Hardanger embroidery.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
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Bake potatoes thirty to forty min
utes
Steam potatoes twenty to forty min
uteS.
Boil potatoes lin their skins twenty
to thirty minutes.
Boil potatoes pared twenty to
forty-five minutes.
Asparagus (young), fifteen to thirty
minutes.
Beets young, forty-five minutes.
Corn green, twelve to twenty min
utes.
Cauliflower, twenty to forty min
utes.
Cabbage young). thirty-five to sixty
minutes.
Celery. twenty to thirty minutes.
Carrots, one to two hours.
Lima or shell beans. forty-tive min.
utes to one and quarter hours.
Onions, thirty to sixty minutes.
Oyster plant, fortyfive to sixty min
utes.
Peas, twenty to sixty mlnures.
Parsnips young, thirty to forty
five minutes.
Spinach, twenty to sixty minutes.
String beans. thirty to sixty minutes.
Summer squash. twenty to sixty
minutes.
Turnips (young). fOrty-five minutes.
Tomatoes (stewed), forty-hve to
sixty minutes.
When the vegetables are served
with boiled salt meat they must be
cooked in the liquor from that meat
after it has been removed
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
Tie Hair.


The hair is quickly affected by the
dirt that is blowing and must be kept
fresh and clean. To wash it oftener
than once month is an error that may
result in losing the greater part of it.
and this applies to hair that Is oily as
we'll as to that which Is dry. 1t is
possible, though. to brush out much Of
the dust, getting a dry cleaning, as it
were. Those women who are not will
ing to spend money on this part Of the
toilet can get the same effect by using
white corn meal as fine as can be
ground Perfume, with IL little orris
root, and rub quantity of it dry into
the hair near to the scalp; massage
we'll and bring the powder through the
long part. Then, with long fibered
brush, remove all the meal. This is
not a difficult thing to do If the brush
has long fibers. The strokes need not
be hard and, indeed. should not be. or
the hair will be pulled out. The best
way of brushing is to hold the hair
out in one hand and brush through
each strand, beginning near the hand
and working down to the head.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
HELPFUL.

Mrs. Nexdore-My daughter had her
first opportunity last night to play the
new piano we bought for her. Did you
hear her?
Mrs. Pepprey-Yes, and we had
company last night; We were de-
lighted.
Mrs. Extraordinarily?
Mrs. Pepprey-Yes, we didn't like
our callers at all and were glad they
left early.-Philadelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18

with gauntlet cuff of lace. A band of
lace finishes the five-gored skirt at the
hem. The skirt is full and round
length with slight sweep.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18

Don't be surprised II love that feeds
on beauty should die Of starvation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-18
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HI BY SIR WALTER BESANT
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By SIR WALTER BESANT

Leighan come back again, and him ir
RAGS"
80 it is-it's Mr. David" cried Mrs
Exon, clapping her hands. ITO think
that none of us knew him at first sight
And that you should come to my house
of all the houses in the parish. first, and
me not to know you! and you in this con
dition. But you'll soon change all that
and III make up the bed for you-and
your uncle and Miss Mary will be down,
right glad to see you, Mr.. David! To
think of my not knowing Mr.. David"'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21

salary of S150,0O0, three times that of the president of the United States and the largest salary paid an insur- hnce official on earth. Then there is Robert H. McCurdy, a son, general manager of the company. who receives in the way of salary and perquisites of one sort and another the sum of S12l,
 766. SO far as the returns are in. In addition there Is a son-in-law, Louis A. Thebaud, who secures three-fOurths of the proceeds of the New York general eeen,sy, amounting 10 S141.6ST in each twelve months. This takes in all the Immediate McCurdy family. and 1t seems very well provided for to the tune of something over S400.000 year, to be exact But the list does not end here. E. ]. Marsh. a brOther-in- law of Richard A. McCurdy. has a sal ary from the Mutual of S20.OOO a year. Peter stuyvesant Pilot. a cousin of Son-in-law Thebaud. pulls out S15.0OO per annum. to say nothing of Walter K. Gillette. former family physician of the McCurdys and now vice president of the Mutual vho gets S4O.OO0 annual ly. A little sum in addition reveals the fact that the original McCurdy. his brother-in-law. his son. his sOn-in-law, his son-in-law's cousin and his former family physician thus net each year the comfortable amount of S494.453.
 There Is a rather interesting an1 withal a human story in relation 10 pr GilIette's connection with the Mu- tual It appears that Mrs Richard A. zdcCur1y some years ago was very H. % fIl. in fact. that her life was despair ed of. Dr. Gillette had charge Of tho case. Nr. NcCurdy became alarmed and wanted 10 call in other physicians. But Gillette demurred- saying that he =suld effect the patients recovery slone. If you do.- cried President 1tsGESiy fmpulsively. T will make
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
A Song of Golden Leaves,

How the wind is tossing the leaves of au- tumn down! Wish that they wuz gov'ment gold-rd haul a load to town. The childern's eyes would open wide: you'd see 'em stand an stare I'd hire a f1yin' railroad train an ride 'em to the fair. When I see the trees give all they've got 10 make the land look new It's ike lesson Co the rich: it tells 'em what to do. There's eyes enough would brighten at the twinkle of their gold. An they'd git more joy an blessIn' than the arms O them could hold So I'm wishin' ve could coin all the au- tumn's gold an make Warm frspiaces in sad homes for little childsru-s sake Pale cheeks would then be rosy: we'd git 'em everywhere An pile sem fn a railroad train an ride 'sn to the fair.
 Atlanta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
Long watch For Freed Bear.

Clarence Ringler while coon hunting in the woods near Trout Run, Pa. on
 recent Saturday night treed black bear, says Williamsport (Pa.) special dispatch to the New York World. It was too dark to distinguish his hiding place, so Ringler camped at the foot of the tree until dawn. Then he remember ed that there is a penalty of S25 for shooting on Sunday, but if he left the tree the bear would come down and es- cape. There was no other way than to remain on guard, and this he did until 6 o'clock Monday morning, when he shot the bear l. weighed 2S7 pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21

not 8 good provider for his own. The first jump out of the box Louis A. Thebaud was given a $15,e90 office with the Mutual Life, although to make him place another man had 70 be busted, and as this man was under contract S1O,0OO had to be paid him in order to induce him to release the con tract. But what is a little matter of S10,0O0 that 1t should stand in the way of family harmony, especially when people on the outside put up the money?
 There was originally another mem Der of the family who reaped rich har- vests from the New York general agen- cy of the Mutual. His name was John A. Little, and he was another brother in-law of Richard A. McCurdy. He got the cream of the profits until the son, Robert H. McCurdy. Prince Bob" as his intimates call him. was ready to step in. Then Mfr Little oblig- ingly gave way and went to Paris to live. He died there a year or two ago, and his estate was valued at S4.OOO, 900.
 The "YeIIow Dog" Fund.
 There were very many interesting things brought out in the testimony. One was that various sums of money had been paid out to the legal depart ment. for which no purpose was as- signed. It has been charged that these were for what is known as the yellow dog fund. intended for influencing legislation and the like. Another was that since 1S96 the sum of S92.5OO had been paid to the Republican national and congressional committees. StiH sn- other and most sensational of all was that S35.OO0 hsd been paid to Thomas H. B0wles. Back of this BoEles pay ment Is a story. Most of the story will never be told perhaps. but some Of it has leaked out Thomas H. BOwIes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
ROAST YOUR GERMS"
Chicago Physician Tells Why "Tsusl
 should Re Cooked.

Chicago Physician Tells Why HHu@a
 should Be Cooked.
 Roast your germs"
 This Is the autumn rule of healt which you must observe unless yo wish to have an irritating throat coug throughout the breezy October and N, vember days. according to Dr. Hema Spalding, chief medical inspector { the city health department of Chicag
 It appears, according to Dr. Spalt ing, that thorough, long, insisteI roasting is guaranteed to make th worst bad man" among the germs harmless individual of the mildest nd ture, says the Chicago Record-H -Heral( But an unroasted germ is worse tha a reckless chauffeur.
 The germs to which Dr. Spalding Il fers are those which have gathered the dark recesses of the furnaces du| ing the summer months, and he al clares the heat registers should not fI opened until the germs have been roasl ed to crisp brown.
 Before the registers are openedl said the doctor the other day, "the he'd should be turned on and allowed | roast the germs and foreign materi| in the pipes. The heat will destroy tlI germs and prevent them from enterirI the rooms"
 If the germs are not roasted thd will mingle in the atmosphere, boastir| their full virility, and will cause thro@ coughs of varying degrees of irritI tion. The principal germs are of tll staphylococcus and streptococcus val cities. If they are not roasted they al as bad as their names.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21

When the pump p:in's decorated
 With a filmy veil of frost And we're hearing tales of flurries Of the first saow being tossed It Is then we're realizing
 That we've reached the season sere And soon will be having trouble
 With the winter cold and drear. In a spirit of depression
 We sit down and then review Cost of change of summer raiment To the garments thick and new Heavy shoes and hats and jackets, Overcoats and underwear All are needed and there's warning That for them we must prepare Next we're turning sad attention
 To the gas bills that will boom AS the nights grow long and longer And we must light up each room. Then we're thinking of the furnace That will eat up coal and coke And of hours of irksome labor
 As we rettle, clean and stoke. Then comes plumbing, dire affiiction We must bear in winter time, When we're stripped by pipe repairers To the very last poor dime. And, to add to all these troubles, Now and then we'll have to go To the front or rear and shovel
 Off an avalanche of snow. 'Tis melancholy prospect
 That is spread before our gaze When the frost and snow give warning Of the coming frigid days, But we've bumped against such troubles In the wintry days of yore, And 'tis likely that we'll worry
 Through them as we did before. Theodore H. Boice in Pittsburg Dis patch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
Valuable Relic.

Joseph I. Keefer, a member of th7 Sons of the Revolution of Washington, while on recent visit to Charlestown, W. Va, found in the residence of Mrs. R. B. Chew, a grandniece of George Washington, very valuable and his toric pen portrait engravature of King Louis XVI. of France, which was sent by that parsonage to Gen. Washington, the presentation of which was tEe first incident of the kind in which a foreign potentate had evinced so close a personal relationship to our republi- can government.-Philadelphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
Franca,s Presidents.

President Loubet will be the first chief of the third republic to retire un- der normal conditions at the comple. tion of his term. Thiers resigned. Sc did MacMahon, and, though M. Grevy completed one term, he had to quit office before the expiration of his sec. ond. Carnot was murdered Casimir. Perier left the Elysee in disgust and Felix Faure's career was cut short by sudden death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
Religion Tn the worksbop..

The Presbyterian department of church and labor is about to begin a series of regular monday religious services in shops and factories through out the United States. says the Chicago Tribune Superintendent Charles Sickle of the Chicago oficewill direct the move ment through representatives appoint ed in 250 centers. who in turn will lead the men in the territory which has been assigned to them. If the workingman does not go 10 church we must take the gospel to him. Mfr. Stelzle said.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
Beautiful student Garb.

The students of Syracuse universi are seriously talking about wearil corduroy trousers of orange color. T advocates thereof set forth that dul bility, beauty and economy will be troduced by the custom. The durah ity feature, says the Springfield Repu lican, will be admitted by every O who has tried to wear out a pair of e duroy trousers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-21
A Good Provider For His Own.

SOOu lhut PA
 A Good PrOvider For His Own.
 There is likewise human tale, with a tinge of the romantic, in connection with Son-in-law Thebaud. The pos sessor of that name, by the way, pro- nounces it Tay-bo, with the accent strongly on the first syllable. It ap- pears that originally the MeCurdys were not favorable to annexing The baud to the family-that is, they were all unfavorable except the daughter, Gertrude, and she was enthusiastical- ly favorable. The upshot of the whole matter was an elopement and a mar riage in a Roman Catholic church in the young man, by the way, was that he was a Catholic, while the McCurdys were prominently identified with the Episcopal church. There was only a half hearted forgiveness at first, the new son-in-law being taken on proba- ton, as it were. He was put at work in a Newark (N. J.) office of the Mu- tual at $50 per month. Later the elder Thebaud called on the elder McCurdy, and a full reconciliation was effected. Being now a member of the clan in good standing the son-in-law must share in the Mutual bounties. What ever may be said of the senior McCur- dy, no one has ever charged that he is