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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
non'ts for Mothers.

Don't permit the wild demonstra-
tons Of temper, the screaming and
kicking which one sOmetimes-in fact,
too often-wtneSSes. They democrat
ize both parent and child. They never
need be if the very first demonstra-
ton Is checked.
Don't forget that crowded shop is
poor place for children. If you
must take them there teach touch
not, taste not, handle not"
Don't expect Yes, thank you, nam
ma" or NO, | would rather not,
please, mamma If you omit to use
these small words yourself.
Don't fail to make companions of
your chldrens school friends. Re
lieve with your children the happest
Of all days-school days.
Don't forget that the orderly child
Is a blessing to himself as well as to
others.
Don't forget that the wish that is
gratified by some elfsacritice gains
in value.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

war which desolated its fairest fields,
Il, was not given him TO die among
the scenes Of his labors; but with
death his exile was ended and the
lion OF South Africa" was borne to
the land OF his struggles, his ambi-
tons and his hopes. to find his final
resting place.
1t was had homecoming to those
who regarded Dom Paul as the leader
of their race-rendered even more sad
by the present aspect of South Africa.
The brave old man had struggled hard
TO make the land white mans land
and his success was undeniable until
the English coveted his republic. And
then came the dreadful war, with its
price that staggered humanity. That
war England proclaimed to the world,
was fought in the interests Of adj
vanced civilization. Yet to-day the
labor OF South Africa is not white,
nor Is 1t free. 1t Is not even black.
Coolies have been imported from
China to work the mines and serve
the capitalistic class. which has no in
tsrest In South Africa beyond the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
NoN~NO~oON>

II a wedding is small affair and
the invitations limited. marriage an
nouncementS are sent to all friends
and acQuaintarices not invited to the
ceremony.
After an introduction and on a sub
eequent meeting a gentleman must
wait for the lady to recognize him be
fore he can bow or claim further ac-
Quaintance.
A casual or business Introduction
does not carry the obligation Of a fur
Their acquaintance. In such cases on
subsequent meeting it is not even
necessary for the lady to how.
When visiting In a city you may in
form your friends OF your presence by
short informal notes, mentioning
where you are stopping and saying you
would be glad to have them call.
After a visit Of several days or even
for over night Il courteous note should
be sent to the hostess. thanking her
for her hospitality and expressing your
pleasure In the visit.
An answer to an invitation issued
in the name of the host and hostess is
addressed to the hostess. She mas
charge of the invitations aud ii is not
necessary to address both host and
hostess
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
Hiuts bOut the Feet.

Never wear shoe that will not al
low the great toe to lie in stra ght
line.
Never wear shoe with sole mar
rover than the outline OF the foot
traced with pencil close under the
rounding edge.
Never wear shoe that pinches the
heel.
Never wear shoe or boot so large
in the heel that the foot Is not kept
in place.
Never wear a shoe or boot tight any
where.
Never wear a shoe with n sole turn
ing up very much at the toes, as this
causes the cords on the upper part OF
the foot to contract
Never wear a shoe that presses up
into the hollow Of the foot.
Never have the top of the boots
tight, as it interferes with the action
of the calf muscles, makes one walk
badly aud spoils the shape OF the
ankle
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
Weeping at "a We ddtnv.

A Chinese marriage is all ceremony
-no talk, no levity and much CRYING
The solemnlty of funeral prevails
After the exchange OF presents the
bride is dressed with much care in n
red gown. brocade or silk. IF sbe cap
get it; her eyelashps are palnted
deep black and she wears "A heavy rod
veil attached to scarlet headdres.
from which imitation pearls are pen.
dant over the forehead A feast il
spread upon table, to which the
blushing bride Is led by Ave Of her
best female friends. They are seated
al the table. but no one eats. The mt.
most silence prevails, when finally
the mother leads of In cry. thu
maids follow and the bride echoes in
the chorus. Then all the bridesrnai ida
leave the table and the disconsolat.
mother takes a seat beside the chair
Of state where the bride sits. The
bridegroom now enters, with four ~
his best men. The men pick up ths
throne on which the bride sits and
preceded by the bridegroom, form in
procession and walk around the room
or into an adjoining parlor, signifyin9
that he Is carrying her away TO hi.
own home. The guests then throw
rice at the happy conple-a custom wa
have borrowed from the heather.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
Cuban Women.

The Cuban wonderland the men as
welfare intensely affectionate. They
say much in words. often more than
their hearts feel But they are very
warm hearted. Every letter that | get
from girl friends Of six months ac-
quaintance is love letter full OF pas
slonate expressions of endearment.
The Cuban women mature quickly,
and a girl of fourteen in Cuba is as
mature MS a girl OF seventeen here
Early marriages are the rule. The
Cuban women are dainty. pretty and
very like the French women, with
many of the French ways and ideals.
They care little for forming themselves
into clubs for literary culture. and
woman suffrage doesn't agltate them.
They are vastly more interested in be-
ing clever needlewomen. good must
clans. good housekeepers. charming
sweethearts. than in running the gov
rnment.-Cincinnat Times Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

A pretty red cloth coat that comes
from Paris for a child, might be dupli-
Gated in any other color, and made OF
light weight cloth with an interlning
would serve through the spring If the
interlining were removed.
The garment is loose fitting. with
two very scant bias rufiles at the edge
bottom. At least one Of these ruff
ties should be used. for if a child grows
quickly the coat may be heightened
by dropping the rufile that at first
should be set upon the hem.
The shoulder cape is put on in a
graduating line and the top edge is
finished by band of stitching which
continues down both sides of the front
in double breasted effect Two rows
Of buttons are made of the same vel
vet that edges the cape and makes the
fiat collar A fur tippct should be
worn in cold weather.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

| gloves all nearly new, but useless, ana
this eXpense--for it amounts to
heavy item in year-cOuld be avoid
ed by putting both gloves away oil
rectly you return home.
Then, in your personal appearance.
you owe 1t us n mark Of respect ia
your husband to be neat. tidy and
dainty for all time. Five minutes ear
ier rising in the morning would give
you ample time to take your hair out
of those iron denominations aud arrange
it property Also to do away with the
tea gown. and don a dainty blouse and
tidy skirt. by starting the day well
things will 90 more smoothly all
through. If visitors call. you will he
ready To receive them at once with
out hiding behind the door to ascertain
who il is. and then rushing heller
SHELTER to make yourself presentable
before you can appear in their pres
ence
Things that are put away carefully
directly finished with will come out
as good as new when next required,
and retain their pristine freshness to
the last of their existence.
SO. untidy girls. turn over a new
leaf. and though the task of curing this
bad habit is no easy one. it can be
accomplished by steady perseverance
And surely the result is worth the
effort. for it not only means n none
"a n n
per. and those petty household Jars
that spoil the harmony of home life
Home Monthly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

and inexpensive fabric for home
frocks.
Everything that can possibly be
shaded displays two or three tones of
one color.
Very many light hats are worm and
pale pinks. yellows and blues are much
in evidence.
An all-white or all-hlack costume
must be deliberately trimmed. or it has
no chic at all
China silk is the smartest fabric for
the business womans blouse, and this
should be white.
For children there are narrow leath
or belts in pink. blue, green, white OF
any color desired.
Something new are the deep collar
and cuff sets striped horizontally with
pale blue or pink.
The new hatistc and linen shirt
waists are dreams OF embroidered and
lace-frilled lOveiness.
A new black veil is sprinllled with
white dots and bordered with three
rows of valenclenncs.
Some Of the smartest parasols are
of the slightly rough Birmingham silk
which Is to have such vogue.
If the surplice bodice We're not sc
pretty it would be almost tresome
One sees it everywhere repeated.
Something new is the dainty little
| lace edged wrlstlet. to he worn under
the cuff with just the lace edge peep
| ing out
A wire frame covered with tightly
drawn lace and just Il ribbon ruche
around the crown represents one hat
smartness.
Little pipings, bias bands and tiny
frills Of plaid silks are again in evi-
dence on frocks and pain-colored cloth
or silk.
One can get ready made those silks
and crepe blouses with a bunch OF VIC
let's embroidered in natural colors on
the front.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

edges look like polished oak: in fact,
1t Is heavier than piece Of hardwood
OF the same size. The demand created
by the popularity OF the fuel exceeded
the supply of sawdust nbtainabie In
the vicinity OF Inc factory. and ship
loads were. therefore. procured from
Sweden and carloads from distant
manufactures. Sawdust, which pre-
viously could be had for the asking.
commanded market price MS soon "a
1t was known that certain factory
could make use OF IT. Even then II
was profitable to manufacture the brI.
quotes: but, unfortunately, the fac.
tory was destroyed by fire and opera
lions came to standstill. Making
sawdust briquettes Of this kind would.
therefore. seem to he worth lnqulrinR
into further.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
SaWduat F'ueI.

Sawdust in cake form was recently
used in Germany. with rather prom
Using results. The briquettes weigh
about half pound each. In the dis
trict surrounding the factory where
these cakes were made the schools
were heated by them, the combustion
leaving very little ash and proceeding
without a large fame. No binding in
gredient Ia said to he used. the saw
dust being simply dried and pressed
into the desired briquette shape, and
owing thus to the absence Of tarry or
oily substances there is no smoke in
burning. The weight Of such a bri-
quette indicates the heavy pressure
under which II takes Ito shape, and the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
The lintidy Girl az Wife,


Every man has a horror OF sloven-
ly woman. and in his own wife makes
no excuses for what. to the mere man,
appears to be sheer lazineSs He
doesn't come down to breakfast In a
collarlesS. tirless. unshavcn condition:
aud he expects his better half to start
the day by graclng its opening meal
as spich-and span as if visitors were
present.
And really. dear. untldy girl friend.
that loug- suffering husband Of yours ia
not far wrong when he tells you that
laziness is at the root of your want of
method aud order in home. wardrobe
aud person.
And yet, believe me- you give your
self far more trouble In the long run
by tllnging things down anywhere Just
to save the time 1t would occupy to put
them away ut once in their proper
place.
Think of the countless things mis-
laid. perchance for days and weeks.
because your memory fails to remind
you just where you flung the articles
when last you had anything to do
with them. The odd socks and stock
ingS repOsing In your work basket,
awaiting the return Of their fellows,
who have either been mislaid In the
wash, or else remained so long lying
about that they have disappeared at
various times among rubbish.
Then. again. untldy people have a
knack OF mislaying one glove; conse-
Quenty 1t does not take them long to
accumulate quite hoard Of odd
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

Re-enter the reign of pongee in all
shades and colors.
Only the flag ends of the eiderdown
robe collection are left.
Any stiff arrangement of flower gar
nlture Is severely frowned on.
All evening gowns have sleeves, and
often sleeves that fall below the elbow.
The untrimmed skirt Is by no means
unusual and is rather welcome re-
lief.
Rice cloth In pale colors Is q pretty
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

servitlde maid who while home
the country the very incarnation Of obedience
spectfuness and content only requires few months in
cities with the advantage Of reading the
before hands of the family and Of
the lessons Of their comparlots who have been here
little longer before imbbng the principles Of liberty
equality such extent that unless the heads the
house we'll able hold their position they speedily
lose and become the servants rather than the
society is not by position and education fitted
become the wife either of poor Of n rich
Is then, o be a successful wife?
warned off from trying appropriate
delicate loneliness and dainty grace the enlelsh
ment of that home for which longs in his
heart?
Nay, the is not quite bad this for
society rosebuds and half opened blossoms There
teacher who in quite short Of most delightful
lessons teach the most inexperienced girl whether
city whether she be country bred
and unsophstcaed to lay aside all her previous habits
and to acquire complete set. to take the
tedious and dasefu tasks and find them charming.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

wealth of ITS mines. They have dis
placed the blacks. Indigenous to the
soil and the whites, who hoped to
build up a Caucasian civilization In
South Africa. and they themselves.
mere prisoners In compounds. with
every shred Of liberty gone except the
right Of quitting work when their con-
tracts expire, are slaves in everything
but name.
But Dom Paul is Mt rest He heeds
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
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Z Sc s]EHI2S n sfnr PE )f2I


like the things she supposed she should abhor
careless of what had been her very breath Of life.
His high, be sure, this wonderful teacher
of He demands than Shylock with his
pound OF flesh for he not satisfied with less
whole being of his pupilher heart her BRAIN ands
her feet her will and her obedencen fact all that makes
her herself.
The teachers name Is Love-dear, old vet ever young
Dan Cupid who has been work among us from the
day when this weary old world fresh and young
as the debutante of yesterday
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

not now. The iron entered his soul
when his beloved republic collapsed in
ruin. BY the side Of his wife he sleeps
and distant is the day when his
name shall be forgotten or his sturdy
virtues cease to influence the follow
ers OF the lost cause Utica Globe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
Easy.

Clerk-Old Newrocks Is about TO huv
that picture because he recognizes the
artists signature as that Of a great
master.
Art Dealer-Well, keep It from him.
Clerk-Keep what from him1
Art Dealer-The fact that what he
thinks Is the sigma ture Is where soma
one scratched a match.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

today OF the The soldier hods lower
place This suborinaton OF the fighter to the thinker
is recognized throughout the length and breadth Of the
land.
1t may he urged that Chinese people have brought much
unnecessary suffering upon themselves by their firm adher
to the principles Of 1t is true they have left
their country practically exposed to foreign invasion They
maintain effective they have batteshlps But
Chnas strength does lie the surface Perhaps
the crisis which the nation has through
In the thirteenth when the Mongos under Gengh
ham, after carrying fire and sword into the heart Of Eu
swept everything before them in China From this
staggering blow it recovered with astonishing rapdty.
Strange ii seem, the enlightened opinion OF the
world Is steadily coming around to the position taken by
China with respect to mlltarsm. With the view Of
ducing the possibility of much as possible arh
the method best recommended for the settle
ment OF international rlsputes This is step in the right
direction But long atons armed to the teeth
there is always strong temptation the effectiveness
Of the weapons they possess
AS long there is powder in the magazines there Is
always danger Of explosion from flying spark The
day however. to be still far distant when the
tons Of the earth will to general disarmament
But until this contamination is reached the Of the
world never be absolutely secured
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

Ike parOquets In which neither profit
them? There effort and anxiety where
does not bring happiness contentmen
Dress suitably to to walk in life and
above ALL suitably your purse The tendency
too much money which might be employed greater ad
vantage in other ways | said a young girl the other
day, it matters nowadays what you have your
head than what you have in your head
The remedy for failure lies with ourselves ha We
the to face It, the standard Of daily life
raised men must think not only of themselves they must
the spirit OF the Great Master and work while
Is dayexample is better than precept; realize
each and the discipline Of daily TOLL daily
THY. daily prayerfuness.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
DOM PAUl'S GRAVE.

BY the Side of His Wife He Sleeps in
the Cemetery at Pretoria.
Clasped to the breast Of the land he
loved and for whose freedom he vain
ly struggled. Paul Kruger, the beloved
Of his people and one of the virlle
forces Of his time, sleeps to-day by
the side of his wife in the cemetery
at Pretoria. Denied the privilege of
returning to South Africa after the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30

least one broker. The poet sing of
plcity OF the farmer The artist picture
at night after his chores sitting stove
in the crossroads store talking Of the subjects
usually old the Civil War But that
Of today. Now, when his chores done he
store clothes and rides the village and gets
his evening paper and turns at the page
or he calls his broker the telephone
Informed how Amagamated Copper closed to-day what
the price Of wheat Chicago He Is not the simple
rustic he could once have been called He Is the business
man. deep in the gambling called speculation. Into all
walks of life has this gambling gone
have an Intimate friend, well Off, work
ing hard for small ptance and his family greatly
duced In circumstances Speculation did 1t. l a
barber prosperous, living his brothers
He went into Steel common when 1t paying IL per
cent upon the investment No more dividends de-
clared after he bought lie lost about $500 his little
business sacrificed. know widow whose earnings
have gone the same The great gambling fever has
burned into these homes and left only the bare walls
standing
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
THE FASHIONABLE GIRL AS A WIFE.


If a fashionable girl marrles a poor she
has great deal both TO learn, and to unlearn,
and her capacity for these two lessons will be the
measure Of her ability to become a good wife.
But suppose such girl marries a rich man :?
We all know. especially in this country, that
money alone will not make a comfortable home;
it will hire servants sometimes at tremendous
wages but the air Of this free country Is fatal to
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
THE EVIL OF ExTRAVAGANCE TO-DAY.
ny the Duchess Of Somerset.

Luxury and selishness what suffer
from; we want higher ideals In life; men lack
moral responsibility and graver sense of duty;
they mistake mistiness for wisdom and are full
Of false reasonlngs.
To-day the expenditure and extra vagance in
dress Is boundless, clothes suitable to their age
and purse never enter into the consideratio Of
many. DO they look any the better decked ont
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
CulNA'S CRSAL Love OF PEACE.


Ey Sir Chenfung Lang Chenc.
For 1000 years China has not swerved an
iota from steadily pursuing consistent policy of
peace. This may be put down to the fact that
all the men who have played a prominent part
in Chinese affairs have invariably been true fol
lowers Of Confucius. The result is that in China
the saying 1.-THE pen is mi yhter than the sword,
Is not a high sounding boast. but an active prin-
cpe of government. 1t is the scholar that is
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-30
THE UNIVERSALLY OF STOCK GAMBLING.
BY Thomas P. Peters,

Don't think that specializing in Wall street is
not widespread 1t is Almost universal. ! will
venture to say that few have kept out Of the
market. Wherever the daily paper goes wher-
ever the telegraph the telephone reaches you
VIII find the brokers' office. with the blackboard
and Its mystic figures and its ostensible connec-
tons with a floor firm. The town may be OF only
1000 population still it Is very ant TO have st
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1905-05-04

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Catoctin clarion., 1905-03-23
Up and Down With the Bishop.

Bishop Dudley of Kentucky was
much addicted to sport. especially
liking to hunt and fish. Once, when
on a shooting trip, the bishop chanced
to fall in with an old mountaineer,
who, according to Representative Ollie
James, took a great fancy to his new
acquaintance, whom he did not in the
least suspect was bishop. When
Bishop Dudley was preparing for his
return home he invited the old man to
visit Louisville. SO that he might hear
him preach.
Preach" gasped the old noun
taineer. What, you preach. Kin you
preach as we'll as you kin shoot?'
Much better" responded the bish'
op, smilingly. "Be sure and come
some Sunday. I'll see that you get a
good seat in front"
The old man availed himself Of the
invitation thus extended. At tho con
clusion of the service he quickly
sought out his friend, the bishop, and
grasped him by the hand
Mr. Bishop" he cried enthusi
astically, 81 don't know much about
your creeds and dogmatcs. but | riz
and sot with You every time!"
Catoctin clarion., 1905-03-23
Lost Faith in America.

Joe Grim, the Italian fighter with
the iron jaw, was recently drawn for
Jury duty over in Philadelphia. He
had made arrangements to fight Hugo
Kelly of Chicago, and there was money
in the bout. Joe went to court and
said to the judge:
"Excusa me! Means lotto da mon,
judge"
Are you naturalized?' asked the
court.
Sure! Good American me!' rc-
piled the pugilist.
Nothing doing, them" remarked
the judge. "If you GO West to fight
you'll go to Jail for life when you
come back.'
Mean shame!" cried Joe. Il needa
da mon. Wife, she needa da n1on.
Me. greatest prize fighter in Little
Italy loosa da mon. go to my man
ag. Mike da Costell. He IS poltsh.
He say sure I'll fix it right, Now he
do nothing. Say he go to jail, too.
| go myself to all the politish. They
givea me da smile. If go flghta da
Kell go to pris. If l don't fighta
da Kell loosa da mon. America fine
country" And Joe left the court
room in tears.