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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26

absence Of books in the room and the
conspicuous presence Of candy boxes
and fruit baskets might also strike
the European observer as peculiar.
All this corresponds with radical
difference In the life OF woman stu
dents in America and in Europe. The
European girl goes to her university
purely for learning. and in the lower
educational institutions it is the same
Study is the business of life, and only
those fortunate ones who have friends
and relatives to take them out occa-
sionally and give them good time
ever get any fun.
In America the college is school Of
life. with all sorts of activities besides
study. The European college girl has
to find out after she leaves college
everything that her American sister
learns while at college. though occa-
sionally in old Europe a girl has a
chance Of getting out of her life per-
haps more experience and at least the
same amount of pleasure as the Amer
lean girl does. although in way en-
tirely different; this Is girl who Mt
tends a university for men and enjoys
in the old world. among hundreds Of
men. the perfect freedom of movement
and the feeling of independence which
characterize the happy life Of the
American college girl (happy in that
she realizes by herself an ideal OF free
and Intelligent life. without the in
cvltable strain which comes to the
same life when lived by one girl
among crowd Of mem.
The chief characteristic Of the
American womans college is we'll de-
fined. the critic proceeds, by the his
torical words, life. liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness"
To the college girls happiness many
elements are cooperating, among
which, notably, are papa's checks and
the advantages depending thereon;
faculty votes forbidding schedule of
over so many hours week or more
than a certain number Of courses for
the semester; constant anxiety on the
part of "Prex" and IN. D." lest the
young buds of hope break down under
the strain Of study, and so forth.
This last appears particularly
strange to the European mind. No one
gives thought there. 1t appears. to
the effects of study on the health of
the students. I'VE may moan, sigh
or revolt" says the writer, I'VE may
strike, protest or die in the attempt;
from the serene Olympus Of the fac
u!ty the gods watch with calm, I'M
rufiied brow the struggle of the non
entities down in the halls Of learning.
Outlook.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
Elepnants Cod Workers,

Any one who thinks the elephant a
slow, clumsy beast would have cause
to change his opinion on seeing him
at work along the river Of northern
Siam. The rainy season. which be-
gins in April. is the time when the
teak logs. cut during the dry season In
the forests about the upper waters of
the Menam River. are floated down
to Rahang. where they are caught and
RATED to Bangkok. Instead of red
shirted, spike-shoed "river drivers
such as handle the logs in their down
stream journey to the sawmills on the
Penobscot and Kennebec in Maine,
the Misunderstanding" of the Slamesa
rivers Is done by barefooted. half
naked men on elephants. and the
"bone" labor and much of the think
ing involved in the operation are done
10y the elephants.-St. Nicholas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
AMERICAN COLLEGE GIRL.
She Has Much More Freedom than Hel
European Sister.

she Has Much NOTc r TCeQOun tu0u liz r
European Sister.
The American woman's college Is a
thing wholly amazing In European
eyes, according to this critic. No Euro
pean educational institution would
think of allowing to its inmates such
Il righteousness Of surroundings as ap-
pears In the American girls college
room. the extreme simplicity Of the
food being the only thing common to
both types Of educational community.
To the uninitiated beholders. the
American college girls room, with
flags and posters and sporting souven-
IRIS and class symbols, with mems pic.
lures on desks and dressing table.
might be a college boys.
On the other side Of the ocean young
women are supposed not to keep
young mems portraits in their rooms.
just as they are not supposed to meet
on equal terms Of comradeship the
subjects of the aforesaid pictures. The
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
BRYAN SEES ROOSEVELT.
Democratic Leader Is Warmly Wei.
Coined bv the Pre- Sident.

NOWeO " INC PTCSuuSut.
Washington, Jan. 23.-W. J. Bryan
called on President Roosevelt at the
White House Saturday. He was cor
daily greeted by Mr.. Roosevelt, al
we'll as by a number Of Republican
senators and representatives who hap
pened to be in the executive offices al
the time of his visit. The president
was engaged in an adjoining room with
Senator Proctor when he learned Of
Mr.. Eryan's presence in the cabinet
room, but as soon as he heard Of that
the noted Democrat was there went tt
him and grasped his hand cordially.
"Come in here" said the president
who piloted Mr.. Bryan into his pri
vate office, where, joined by Senate,
Jones of Arkansas, they remained fol
five or ten minutes.
At the conclusion of the interview
Mr.. BRYAN said to newspaper reporters
that his talk with the president had
been cordial and satisfactory and that
they had discussed several matters.
at was pleasure tn commend hit
attitude on some things said Mr.
Bryan.
mot ON all things, them" he was
asked.
mo, of course not" said Mr.. Bry
an. ~ believe Of speaking we'll Of
any policy that is good, regardless OF
what party is supporting it. l have
often been accused Of being Populist
merely because l have given my sup
port to some things advocated by that
party. suppose will now be &C
cused of being Republican because
gree with President Roosevelt's views
on some things. think the president
is Enthusiastically right in his demands
as to railroad legislation. and l tol6
him so. l also think Mr.. Garfield, OF
the bureau of corporations, is right in
recommending that corporations be re-
quired to take cut federal licenses.
likewise believe in an income tax and
hope to see it brought about"
"How can it be brought about?'
''By a constitutional amendment
Mr.. Bryan suggested.
Mr.. Bryan left Washington in the
evening for New York, where he il
scheduled to attend two banquets.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26

he bought out a newspaper delivery
route in his town from man who had
delivered the papers on foot. Ivor
trained his two dogs to act as trotters,
and rugged up his wagon with ball
bearing wheels. cushion tires, and ev-
erything else in the latest speed style.
He is making money and delivers the
papers on schedule time. having made
regular express service Of 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
ROGERS STATUE UNVEILED.
Principal Address Made by Gov
ernOr Mead.

Olympia, Jan. 23.-The John R.
Rogers memorial statue, erected in
Capitol park, just in front of the west
entrance to the state house, was I'M
yelled yesterday afternoon with appro'
pirate ceremonies.
The exercises were participated in
by the school children of Olympia, AZ
we'll as those of Puyallup, Gov. Rog
ers' home town, who came down on q
special train.
William Black man, state labor com
missioner, a law of the late gov
ernor, undraped the stsatue.
The principal speech of the day wa.
delivered by Gov. Mead.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
Farmers BUSY with Orchards.

Vancouver. Wash, Jan. 23.-Farm-
ers berea bouts are very busy with their
orchards. Spraying of fruit trees will
begin in a few days. Trimming OF
trees is being rushed along. 1t is said
that this year the fruit trees will be il
better condition than in years. Re
ports that prune trees will be grabbed
ont are untrue, horticulturists being
willing to try the crop or while long
or to see il it can be made profitable.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
BOYS DELIVERY TEAM.

Pair of Dogs Who Do Service for Their
Youthful Owner.
The two dogs in this picture are
named Jack and Box Car Bill. They
are not hitched to the wagon for fun
hot even for the fun Of the youthful
owner. 1t is strictly a matter Of bust
ness.
The driver Is a smart Western boy
named Ivor Gordon. A few years ago
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26

"He gave. me his promise to pay"
"Did he keep his promise?'
mo; but did.-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
The New Thames Tunnel.

The Ratcliff- Rotherhithe tunnel now
being built under the Thames will take
five years to construct. Its length will
be 6,SS3 feet. with an external diane
ter of sixteen feet and two footways
four feet eight and one-half inches
wide. When it is finished there will
be three tunnels under the Thames at
London.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
A Strenuous Life.

The scene was third-class smoking
compartment, i've on a side. The
speaker was stout florid, with short.
cut gray hair. and was very selfsatis-
fed The effeminate degeneracy of
modern young men was his theme.
Look at me! Sixty years Of age
never had days illness In my life.
and can do my four miles an hour.
Why? Because from when l was 20
till was over 40 lived a regular life.
No delicacies for me! No late hours!
Every day, summer and winter, l went
to bed at .. got up at s, lived princi-
pally on porridge. worked hard-hard,
mind you. from 8 to !, then dinner,
then an hours walking exercise, and
then--"
beg your pard'n, guv'nor," inter-
rupted a young workingman sitting op-
posIte, "but wot was you in for?"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
CASTRO IS EVASWE
TEMPORARILY AVOIDS DEMANDS
OF united STATES.
Proposition to Negotiate Arbitra.
ton Treaty and Let Asphalt
Matter Come Under lt-General
Treaty Said Already to Be In
Effect.

Paris. Jan. 23.-Information reach.
ing authoritative quarters here from
Caracas, Venezuela. says President
Castro has decided to give a negative
reply to the representations Of the
United States. The president has left
Caracas for fortnight with the evil
dent intention of putting off an imme-
diate reply. His attitude leads to ap.
prehension here that the situation in
Venezuela may develop serious comph-
cations.
Washington, Jan. 23.-The informa.
ton respecting the situation at Caracas
received at the state department from
Minister Bowen in q cablegram Of Fri.
days date is to the effect that Presi.
dent Castro made a proposition for the
settlement Of the asphalt and other is
sues between the United States and
Venezuela Of q nature that makes it
impossible of acceptance by our gov.
eminent, and being notified of that
fact, and having left the capital for an
indefinite period, he has terminated
the negotiations, at least for the time
being.
The effect of this action is to place
the relations between the United States
and Venezuela under decided strain.
Though it ia now almost certain that
some action of a compulsory nature
will in te end be forced upon our gov
eminent, this will not occur until ev-
cry resourse Of diplomacy has been ex-
hausted.
Castro's last proposition, it is learn
ed, was to provide for permanent arbi-
tration of all issues arising between
the United States and Venezuela. This
is regarded at the state department as
entirely unnecessary, IN view of the
tact that the United states and Vene
zuela were both signatories to the gen.
eral arbitration treaty resulting in the
last Pan American congress, held at
the City of Mexico some years ago, so
that any special treaty would be sur
plusage. Then Castro proposed that
if the arbitration proposal was accept
ed the first question to be submitted to
the arbitratcrs would be the right of
the United States to intervene in the
asphalt case, which it regards as pure
ly an internal affair. This is, in effect,
another application of the old Calvo
doctrine denying the right Of diplo-
matic intervention in the internal
affairs of the state. which has been
uniformly repudiated by the United
States. Lastly, assuming that the ar
bitration decides that the United
States had right to intervene, then
Castro proposed that the arbitration
should ascertain the merits of the
claim.
Departments Position Uncertain.
9 The position of the state department,
beyond the statement that it has found
this proposal unacceptable, has not
been definitely laid down. Further in.
Rz.-.o<:z,, S.o,~, NJ. Do,rov1 ho
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
Democrat

If woman has had trouble AND
twins, the bright side must be under
too many layers to be worth looking
for.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26

1t often happens that the woman
who has a reputation far and wide as
judge Of a good bargain, seems to
fall down when she picks out hus-
band.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-26
apartments Position Uncertain.

e The position of the state department.
beyond the statement that it has found
this proposal unacceptable, has not
been definitely laid down. Further in
formation from Mr.. Bowen, the Amer
lean minister at Caracas, is waited as
basis for future actor.
Meantime, Attorney General Moody,
through his assistant, Mr.. Russell, is
making careful inquiry to ascertain
whether all of the proceedings in the
last few years before the Venezuelan
courts respecting the asphalt contro'
versy have been conducted according
TO the established legal procedure in
Venezuela, and to ascertain whether OF
not there has been technical rs we'll
as actual denial OF justice to the com
plainants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
BOLD CHICAGO ROBBERY.


Chicago, May l7.-By one of the
boldest rObberies committed in this
city in recent years four men Tuesday
night secured from the jewelry store
Of T. D. Lande, 4S2 west Madison
street, watches and diamonds valued
In the aggregate at $1,000 '
One Of the men entered the store
and covered Lande with revolver
while q second watched at the side
entrance to the place and two others
broke the front window with the han
die Of their revolvers and went OF with
the trays of watches and diamonds.
The street was filled with passers by
at the time Of the robbery and when
one man shouted for the police the
robbers threatened to kill him. The
thieves escaped with their plumber and
without leaving the slightest clew.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
Money for IrriEatIon.

Washington, May 1.-THE secretary
Of the interior has set aside $1,000
900 to be used in connection with the
klamath irrigation project in Calf
ornia and oregon. It is estimated
that $4,000 acres Of land will be re-
claimed by the project
Topeka. Kan. May 17HUpon re-
quest OF the interstate commerce COM
mission. United States District Attor-
ney Dean has iilel suits in the federal
court herr charging railroads with VI
olation Of the federal statutes The
Missouri Pacific is charged in three
Instances With moi complying With the
law requiring sHfsty appliances. which
was passed. by ccnsress in isos, = SIM
liar tult e brought against the Iron
Mountain rodd. The s. Loai6 and
san FfSnclseo road g chHlgsd with
kespilg uaiiie on the road for mort
han q hours without food and Eu.sr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
CONSOLIDATION POSTPONED.
United Brethren Conference Will
Take Up Question Again
ON Thursday.

Topeka, Kan, May 17.-Resolutions
were adopted Tuesday at the United
Brethren conference postpcning the
question Of the consolidation with the
Methodist and Congregational profess
tant churches, until Thursday. Dr.
Stanford of harrisburg, Pa, Of the
United Evangelical church and ]. B.
Kanai, Of Tim, O.. Of the Evangelical
association each gayc a long lecture.
Impressive memorial services were
held for the ten doad ofie!als who
have passed away since the last con-
ference. Bishop ]. W. Holt being the
most noted.
Gov. Hanley, Of Indiana, lectured
before the conference Tuesday. Much
interest attaches to Wednesdays ses-
sion because Of election of three bish-
OPS. DR.. W. NJ. Bell, Of Elkhart, Ind. and
Or. William weakley, Of west viz
ginia, are practically certain 10 get two
OF the places There are many can,
didates for the other church oflees.
A resolution introduced and signed by
mlaletsrs requssiift nat In the ~
lsctioa Of general DMcsts laymen lis
sslsctea whenever poo,ibls GRATED q
SshstioA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
Rrothcrn On Mnrnnth.

Yoakum, Tex, May 17.--E. s. Ma
son, prominent business man, was
shot and killed by NJ. A and P. A.
Newman, brothers, who were con-
cealed in the Lane hotel and who
used rifles. Several days ago Miss
Lillian Newman, about 20 years Of
age, died at Runge and shortly there
after Dr. J. M. Boyd, a highly respect
ed physician, was bound over in $1,000,
to answer for the charge of malprac-
tice in connection with the young
woman's death. The brothers surren--
dered and have been taken to Paletts--
VILE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
KANSAS sHOOr BEGUN.
low Scores At HsringsOn on Account
Of High Wind.

HERINGToN, May 17.-The sixteenth
annual tournament Of the Kansas
state SpOrtsmenS Association began
asrs yesterday with about sixty shoot
ers In attendance from all quarters Of
che United States. Scores were low,
- the result Of 3 very high wind
which prevailed. William H. Herr
uAa high gun among the PrOisssiOnals,
Nth Ill down in : possible $50 shot
%. Cd o. Arnold. Of LArnsd, was
hIgh amateur. with II misses. Ar.
aold also won the ffty.bird Peters
special event for so grade gun.
The program this afternoon win be
800 targets and the additional arrivals
nnsurs An attendance Of ssventy-hve
EartinipAnts. Marshall Sharp. cham.
Fton flhe shot Of Englsnd, win give
- exhibition. Hsib IN heknoWle gsd
uuitir with the Fihs and the exhibi-
rind Nill ndd laEgalyto tbs attsadnncs
q - statofs. 1hS crowd va thkll
gssfalfuy, oEipR % ~ ellIeEuIIRB
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
CHAPMAN.

Mrs. Ed Stanley Of Abilene spent
Sunday with her mother. Mrs. Ryan
Mrs. R. Nash OF Whitebird, Idaho,
A. visiting her mother, Mrs. COgan.
Hays township farmers hauled out
. car Of telephone poles ON Tuesday
Cor the several lines they are putting
up.
Mrs. Kate Mahoney Of Iowa Is Wis.
Sting friends in the city.
James Reed OF the Clay Robinson
dom. Co., Kansas City, was the guest
Of Ed ARNOLD Saturday.
f, Miss Lolita Hoag was shopping In
Abilene on Wednesday.
W. A. Loupee was a business visitor
ut Abilene on Monday.
Miss Arlie Fenstermacher visited
with Miss Maggie Townsend at Abb.
lene on Tuesday.
The M. E. parsonage is being re-
ishlngled and otherwise improved.
W. H. H. Betz and wife left Wed.
nesday for an extended visit to Cham
bersburg, Pa.
J. P. Dillingham; is building an ad'
Aition to bis residence in the east
part Of town.
Mike Hinchey returned from
months visit In Salt Lake City.
A. S. Lowry is repainting his resi-
dence near the high school.
Mr.. De Almond Of the junction
City marble works was o business
visitor In the city on Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
CANDLE DECORATION.
Paratfine Beauties Succeed the TallOw
Dip Of Ye Golden Days.

Dip Of 70 Golden Days.
Like many other quaint accessory
OF our ioreiathers, the candle is again
coming into vogue, not only as an
article OF household necessity, but as
means Of identifying the home,
drawing room candles nov being con-
sidered an almost indispensable factor
Of decoration for the five O'Clock tea,
the dinner party or formal reception.
OF course the candle Of modern make,
with its rich veneer OF color, is far
different product than the old tallow
dip with its ill-smelling smoke that
taxed the eyes Of our ancestors. The
decorative candle Of today is an ac-
curately proportional stick of pure
parafllne that burns with light as
clear and white as the CLEAN Of the
evening star. Clothed in q tinted
shade Of glimmering silk, or even
paper. 1t enhances the beauty Of q
room or table hundred fold.
From the custom Of decorating the
house with candles has sprung the
present day fad Of decorating candles
with appropriate designs. There 10
no end to the beautiful effects and
suggestive emblems with which .
candle can DO ornAmented, . little
paint, . small brush, and gift Of
originality being the only requisite to
success, Every holiday can be made
the subject Of emblematic designs,
while every dinner party Of function
has mAAy features that can be illuS.
trAted BY candles.
At some Of the select functions
given at New York City recently the
decorattons ON the candles were mas
tsrpisceS Of artistic skill, greatly Ad-
mirsd BY the guests, many Of whom
are collectors Of decorated candles.
The fact that in nearly every fam
lily there 10 some one with more OF
less artistic ability makes candle dec
Grating popular pastims, and 1t il
not surprising that candle parties are
as popular As birthday parties. Fol
those who have not the time or do
not care to take the trouble to do the
work themselves, candles already
beautifully decorated can be secured
at the hops.-The Decorator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
Movement to Re AKitRted All Over
the Country for Improved
waterways.

Evansville, Ind. May 1.-THE first
movement looking to call for ma
tional convention Of those interested
in the improvement of the waterways
OF the country was taken here at a
reception rendered to the congression-
a, committee on rivers and harbons.
The convention viii be held at WASH
ington, D. C. Committees from all
important river points on the Ohio
we're named to agitate the movement
over the entire country. The com
uhittea was teudpred luncheon at
COOKS PARK TDnoEmg e urfve aD0ut
the city. A public reception was CIV
en- on the steamer Queen City after
which the boat with the distinguished
visitors left for calrc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
NORTH Z AND SOUTH 4EEr.-
FOR the First Time I'm Sixtv NearR
Both Sections VI the Bnptlst'
Church Meet.

st. Louis, NO., May 17.-For the first
time In 60 years the Baptists Of the
North and South met In general
fraternal convention Tuesday night at
the Third Baptist church and the ac-
tual attendance so far exceeded the
expectations of the committee on arr
rangements that 1t was necessary to
hold an overflow meeting in the Grand
Avenue Presbyterian church, a few
blocks distant q. M. Thresher, Of
Dayton, O., chairman Of the commit
tee on joint meeting, opened the con-
vention. Rev. DR.. F.. c. Mcconnell.
of Kansas City, read the Scriptures,
and then r. W. Stevens, of Columbia,
Mo-, was elected and installed as tenn
porary chairman, Rev. DR.. Geistweit,
of Chicago, being elected temporary
secretary.
Mr.. Stevens spoke briefly, outlining
the objects Of the convention, and
then introduced Gov. Folk, Of Missou-
ri, who delivered an address of well
come to the delegates. Rev. DR.. G.
W. Truett, of Texas, spoke on Beliefs
and Principles of the Baptist Church"
Sessions of the general convention
will be held Wednesday morning, af-
ternoon and night, when recommen-
dations looking to permanent organi-
zation will be submitted by the COM
mittee appointed at the meeting held
in New York last January.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
SHOULD KEEP PLANT HIRE,
Brick Manufacturing Establishment
Nay Go 70 RntsrpriIe.

For some months ". P. allen, an
expert brick manufacturer, has been
trying to establish plant here. He
found good brick clay but says the
proprietor Of the land wants $1,000 an
acre. Its reported hat Enterprise
has offered him clay land free and be
may 60 there he proposes to en-
ploy 40 men. Abilene viii % mighty
foolish u &. allows industries liksthIl
y lssEs sovn. hhGtAcsi agAss
policy.