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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
Ocean Angling,

Every day .through the spring and
summer and autumn. and almost every
day in winter. a boat leaves one of In,
East River piers bound for the deem
sea fishing banks. Every passenger
on board is of that true democracy
the democracy of the rod and reel
Not death itself is more of a common
leveler than the fishing rod. and who
crosses the gang plank of this fishing
steamboat leaves class distinction hn.
hind
The professional man heeln. bust.
ness for Il day. the clerk with Il holi.
day on his hands the mechanic thrown
into idlencsS 10y Il strike. the invalid
who finds the city irksome and lnu.,>
for Il sniff of the sea. old men. vouu,,
boys and all ages and stages of man.
kind between. may he seen in the
stream of people that drlbbles along
the pier while the sun is vet dodrinp
behind the Brooklyn housetops. Tho
man who would go deep sea fishing
must be up betimes for it Is good
three hours run To the fishing banks
-Four-Track News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

A good wife should he good house
wife. but good housewife is not nee
essarily il good wife. We know. accord
ing to the cynics at least. that the best
way to Il mans love is through his di-
gestiVc organs: and, be this true or not.
ii must be confessed that II bad din
nrr is Il trial To Il mans affection. cSpc
caliy il often repeated. But no one
with any idea about his own comfort
likes the wife 10 be entirely merged
IN NE houSpwfe-thc woman he has
chosen rs companion and friend to he
wholly given over to the work of the
hOuse without any time or thought for
anything else. The happy medium is
what is wantpd-thc wife that is suf-
ticirntly good housewife to make the
daily wheels run well and smoothly,
and yet one that has\tne to spare. at
least for her husband. from her
housekeeping cares. No man likes 10
be set aside for the things which make
for his own comfort. and the woman
" no is always busy when her husband
wants her. too busy to heed him. who
IS always occupied and must not he
disturbed when he would take her for
walk. is running Il great risk of allen
ntng his affections. and of making him
seek his pleasure elsewhere than in her
society. Many people have Just re-
sumcd the even tenor OF their ways
after the holidays; now is the time to
make Il fresh start-iust give Il little
heed to the matter | hint ut here. and
it may be for the good of many most
tstimable women who yet are not
quite living the best life possible for
them. because they are too wrapped
up i'll the trivial round. the common
task"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
ONE OF THE '4oERS.


James \. Wainwright. of Oakland.
Cal. one of the original forty-niners.
who fought their way to California
during the great gold rush. was in ST
Louis for Il short time last week. Mr.
WainWright. who is nearly 50 wears
old. came here from phiadelnhia
where he had been visiting grand
son. He WAS met here by nephew.
Frank Blair. of Chicago. and the two
dined nj the Planters and later de-
parted together for Oallland
Mr.. Wainwright is active and able
/ To travel alone. He made the trim
from Oakland To Philadelphia alone
and returned as far as st. Louis.
where his nephew met him. The two
Twill finish the journey together
Mr. Wainwright grew reminiscent
last night when he was seen in the
lobby of the Planters
II can tell YOU he said. lit is far
different travelling these days than it
was fifty-six years ago That is a long
time ago and l am probably one of
the few original forty miners who has
not crossed the great divide. l was
living in Ohio when the gold rush came
on. was working on my fathers
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
Our Greatest Arsenal.

During the Civil War Rock Island
was called into unexpected service. At
the very outbreak of hostilities the
island suggested itself as suitable
place to care for the prisoners Of war.
and extensive barracks were construct
ed, with hospital. officers quarters
and other necessary buildings. over
10000 confederate prisoners were con
fined there
Horace was indeed wise when he
counselcd to prepare for war in times
of peace but that advice was disre-
garded. and when. in 1898, war was
declared with Spain. it found us I'M
prepared, but the Rock Island Arsenal
promptly responded to the call. The
force of workmen was increa Sed from
800 to nearly 1900. and the necessary
articles were poured out in like pro
portion. Even then ii was ia DAYS
before the soldiers could be made
ready for action.
Had Spain been in n position to take
advantage of the delay, our victory
night have been less decisive.
1t is not the object of the arsenal
To encourage war. but to prepare for
it when it becomes inevitable: in the
words of Washington; TO be pre-
pared for war is the most effcctual
means of preserving pcace."-rour.
Track News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
Fashion Notes.

Inc simple coat for general wear ia
the short cut. tan covert cloth.
ohe of. the most popular fashions of
THIS season is the surplice waist
The wearing of scarf in tul!c. chif-
ION, lace or thin silk has become a
vcritable furorc.
All the fashionable garments for
street and evening wear reveal the
short wasted tendency.
Black and white checked taffeta
is being made up into sweet little box
coats for baby's wear.
a new changeablc velvet in three
shades. called scarabpe, will be among
the successful novelties.
Corset covers are trimmed almost
alike front and back. but the decorn-
tons rarely extend below n nrcttv
yoke depth.
Inc bright scarlet coats, displaying
green brohdcloth collars. are still CON
Sidcred the smartcst for the small
mans wear.
The kimono craze has ,xtondo1 3,
Nr"lS' ana now the mast gorgeous
evening creations fashioned along these
lines are shown
Many of the early fall models in
millinery have high. wide brims himb
crowns and are trimmed with sweep
me- ostrich feathers that are shaded
The skirts of some handsome ynyns
are so vic, that cr.n ,liue senms nj.
most nee lily To keep their annie
FOLDS from ctardng the steps of the
| WcarcrS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

farm ard all the ncighbOrs' boys had
caught the fever and suppose
caught it from them. | was only II
years old. but boys in those days seem
to me to have been much older and
larger than their years.
There were no railroads and the
trip would have to be made by wagon.
\ large number of outfits were start
ing from st. Louis. and four of us boys
came here. 1t was far different city
in those days. | can tell you, from
what it is now.
Outfits were starting for the West
every day and | joined one of them.
1t was Il strenuous trip and we had
many an experience. The Indians
were cutting up high jinks and we al
most had to fight our way across. In
one of the Indian fights one of my
companions who had started on the
trip with me. was injured and died a
few days later. We buried him on
the plains, poor fellow. and searching
for his grave now would be like look
ing for a needle in a haystack.
"California was reached after
months of hard work, and then the
search for gold began. We were part
ly successful, but after few months
Of prospecting and hard work | made
up my mind that | could make my for
tune sooner by going into business. |
had made some money ana with it |
started supply store near one of the
big camps. a few weeks convinced
me that | had adopted the better
course.
Justice in those days was rapid
ty bringing about a stay and new
trial was not to be thought Of. AS is
always the case, a bad element was
attracted by the gold fields and this
element lived by robbing the more in
dustrious workers. Robbery was pun
ishable by death, and the guilty man
was generally discovered and paid the
penalty
Il remember one incident that WAS
somewhat amusing and yet rather
name of Billings, located near orr
camp. He had Il pretty wife and two
children, but he was Il brute pure and
simple. He never did bit of work
and yet lie seemed to have money
enough to buy whisky, and then after
getting drunk he would beat his wife
4 committee Of the reliable citizens Of
the camp took his case in hand one
night and decided that it would be bet
ter if Billings was out of the way. He
had been suspected Of several jobs and
was soon brought before the committee
charged with the crime. His trial was
short and he was sentenced to be
hanged.
Just before the sentence was to be
carried into effect one of the commit
tee spoke about the wife and asked
how she was to get along without some
support. Another man said that the
only thing to do was to get her an
other husband Well, Billings was
hanged and the camp was rid of n bad
man. Two days later Mrs Billings
was married to a thrifty miner who
had always had a liking for her. and
everything was as good as could be.
Those things all happened many
years ago said Mr.. Wainwright. in
conclusion. but they do not seem To
he so far back to me" st. Louis Re
public
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
To Curl the Hair.

\ good lotion which may be usel II
one desires To keep their hair in clrl
for Il while is made by using three fen.
Spoonfuls of ounce seeds To Il pint of
hot water. Pour the water over tbc
seeds and let ii stand for several hours
If too thick this can he thinned ont by
adding little water or cologne. Mois-
ten the hair with this fluid before
curling
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
A CHANGE IN CHINA.
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An edict was published not long ago
, in China which. although it attracted
little attention in this country, implies
q great revolution in some of the meth
! DDS of that nation. The dowager en-
press has decreed that all tortures for
merly administered in judicial pro-
ceedngs shall be abolished When ono
knows how large a part the rack, the
whip and other instruments Of cruelty
play in the so-called courts of China he
can understand what tremendous
step this is.
China long ago either forgot or ig-
nored her old proverb which says: "Be
severe in enacting laws but lenient in
executing them No court of the In
QUESTION ever practiced more horrible
or persistent tortures. This judicial
cruelty has formed the subject of a
chapter of almost every book written
on that country. Up to the present
time trials in the Chinese courts OF
law have been conducted by the means
of torture. Even the witnesses have
suffered. especially if they have not
testified according to the Judges the
DRY. Such witnesses were often beaten
on the cheeks and jaws until teeth
ed impossible.
a traveller tells of recent expert
ence in a Chinese court:
THE judges We're sitting in court
yard where there were twenty crmi-
mails. These magistrates were dressed
in gorgeous silks and were drowsily
drinking tea. The criminals were in
all sorts of uncomfortable attitudes.
Some Of them were suspended by their
thumbs. Their hair was unshOrn and
matted. their faces caked with dirt,
and they had lost even the look of hui
mainly.
zone Of the judges called for num-
her nineteen. and a pitiful figure was
brought In. Tho Judge told him the
story of his crime. On such and such
a day he said. you were going to the
village Of Wing Pan. when you fell
upon two carts and attempted to rob
them Is it not so:''
Most excellent. | did nothing of
the sort am a good man and no
hrigand If you inquire you will find
I have a good character and do not
steal
"'Havc I not said that you did steal
from two carts? How dare you contra
diet me. That is to say | am liar.
Assistant. bring the bamboo
For two years this man had been a
prisoner. subjected to such treatment.
and yet had not confessed. Sooner or
later he must break down. acknowl.
ct'~c n crime he probably never com.
mittcd, and be sentenced to death"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
I lennin. i'ur,

II women realized thai hot sand and
saw dust rubbed into dark furs ana
then beaten out with light rattan
sticks would clean ana make them
look like new. and that prmine and
'ther Whil" ones treated similarly
with plaster of paris and corn starch
would lie frc>hencd and softcncd cv-
cry one would he wearing practically
new coats. boas ANA collarcttc> thfs
fall.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

Oatmeal water for softening the
skin may be made as follows: Mix one
and one-half pnt> of water with five
ounces of oatmeal. Boil for one hour
and strain off the liquid. Add enough
bayrum to make it of the consistency
Of cream Apply to the skin and wipe
off with a soft flannel before it be-
comes dry.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

was the long coat which reached almost
to the hem of skirt and fitted the grace
full wearer rs though nodded to her fig
ure.
!. This one is pale blue satin cloth
with long circular skirt. finished at bot
tom with three deep tucks. The yoke
of the short Empire coat is edged with
Il double row of silver braid. the same
trimming. the Hat collar and turned
cuffs.
.. All sorts of materials are being
used for coats this season. but broad
cloth leads in favor. Our cut illustrates
a coat of high luster black French
troadcloth. built on empire lines. with
collar and cuffs of black velvet.
q. Ermine scarfs and muIfs have lost
none of their last season popularity and
are less expensive. A dainty set is here
shown
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

l. Stunning expresses in a word the
SNOWY hat in above illustration. The
fiat top is white satin with under brim
laced with black velvet. Loops of cloth
of gold ribbon are prcttily arranged at
the back where the wide brim turns
sharply, and gorgeous white paradise
aisrette is fastened on the right side
where the brim is again turned.
=. \ hat of smooth green beaver,
simply trimmed with Il band of self-tone
velvet around crown and breast and
wing in shaded greens stylishly fastened
in front.
=. One of the most admired and stun
ming suits was gorgeous creation of
white broadcloth and Irish lace. The
walking skirt was plain and circular in
cut, with just pretty flare from knee
depth. The piece de resistance. however,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04
Rice and dried fish are the unit

Rice and dried fish are the uniform
food of the Japanese army in cam
paigning times The rice is first boiled
until it Is thick and glutinous. Next
it is placed on Il china slab, rolled out
and cut into squares. The squares
are then placed in the sun to dry. They
and are ready to be stored. \ certain
number of squares are allowed to each
soldier Gay. Al he has 10 do is to
break up Il square in boiling water
and add his dried fish. In few mini
ute> he has before him Il thick soup.
which 10 him is very good. II he cam
not procure boiling water he eats his
rice sNllAre as q biscuit.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

anehable to the brush and comb as if
by magic
Ammonia vapor has been discovered
to he the best disinfectant for use in
cases or cholera or diphtllrria. 1t will
free room from germs in two hours.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

Perhaps the neighbors wouldn't dis.
approve of 1t so much If. when faith.
er licked his boy, he called it hazlny
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-04

before a full-length mirror, and not
only stand before it. but turn and
bend and bow and glide and walk.
observing It's effect upon every posi-
lie attitude
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-04
The Theatres

At Keiths this week the Albee Stock
company is presenting the laughable
farce comedy. Gay Parisans." conced-
ed TO be one OF the funniest plays ever
given on the American stage.
Robert Turner. although an exceedingly
busy young man these days, has OCCASION
al moments for some OF the witty re-
marks for which he is noted. Last week,
Mr.. Turner changed his boarding place.
and when someone asked him the reason.
he remarked. in his characteristically
drol manner. Guests may come and
guests may go, but sheets stay on for
ever"
At the Shubert thearte, Mrs. Leslie Car
ter will present 'Zaza" the first three
nights Of this week, with Wednesday
matinee.
Following Gay Parisians' at Keiths
the Albee company will present a revi-
val OF when We Were Twenty-One."
which was last season the biggest artistic
success OF the company. It's repetition is
sure to please many theatregoers.
For the second weeks offering the sum-
mer STOCK company or the Empire theatre
will present East Lynne" Two perform
ances daily.
on Tuesday evening a testimonial bene-
At Will be given by local talent In the
Providence Opera House TO Miss Lenora
Kirwin.
No play produced by Nat Goodwin and
Maxine Elliott ever scored such a big
hit artistically and financially, as when
We Were Twenty-One." The story OF the
friendship OF three old cronies and their
corpulent friend. 'waddles." and their
loves for the son of their dead friend.
''The Imp" is one Of the prettiest ever
pictured in dramatic form. Mr.. Mean
der's portrait OF the impetuous Imp"
was conceded 10 be his biggest triumph
in Providence. The cast will he much the
same in this seasons presentation, Mr..
Ingcrsoll playing Dick Carewe, Miss
wheatley as Phyllis and Miss Evans as
"the Firehy'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-04
ONE KILLED
IN RUNAWAY At
M0RR|ST0WN, N. ].

Morristown. y. j.. June 4-Miss Annie
Wheeler. a daughter OF the late A. c.
Wheeler. the dramatic critic. known as
"Nym Crinkle," was instantly killed here
yesterday noon in a runaway accident.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. l.. Aldrich, living IN
apartments at the San Reno hotel, New
York, were with Miss Wheeler In the car
riage. Mr.. Aldrich escaped with severe
shaking up. but Miss Munroe and Mrs.
Aldrich were injured
At the sight OF an automobile the horse
made a plunge forward. then shied 10 the
left OF the road Miss Munroe frightened
the reins. but in so doing she was pulled
from her seat. and was obliged TO release
her hold. She made an effort 10 get
better grip. but failed, lost her balance
and fell out OF the carriage to the ground.
More frightened at this. the horse
plunged ahead swinging the carriage
from one side OF the road to the other.
Mr.. Aldrich, who has only one arm, at
tempted TO climb over the front seat to
get the rens He could not do IL, so
he told the women 10 jump.
Miss Wheeler was first TO attempt IT,
She stood in the wagon for a second and
then leaped backward. Her head struck
the hard macadam road and the base Of
the skull was fractured. She died in a
few minutes.
Mrs. Aldrich was next to jump she fell
on her side. receiving several ugly gashes
In her forehead as she rolled over. Mr..
Aldrich was badly shaken up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-04
TWO SCALDED
To DEATH BY
STEAM BLAST

BY the blowing out OF packing OF the
boiler OF the steamer New Hampshire at
Newport late on Saturday afternoon
Timothy Noonan, 50, OF Taunton, and
William shaffell. 50, OF Newport, boiler
makers were instantly killed.
Medical Examiner Henry Ecroyd gave
his opinion that the men had perished
instantly. Those who were working near
them did not hear any outcry. They had
two avenues of escape, which also tends
to show that they were overcome at once
Noonan would have been on hts way to
Taunton Is minutes later. as IL was his
custom TO go home every Saturday night.
Shaffell, who livse at the corner of Bridge
and Washington streets. leaves three sons
and two daughters, one OF the latter In
San Francisco.
Again yesterday morning. when steam
was being gotten up In the same
-buffer and-Svcurrt- -&ssfstHut Engineer
Harry Wilkens OF the steamer, with a
Portuguese fireman. was at work in the
rear 10 see that the repairs were all
right. the gasket blew out. and there was
a rush OF steam.
The two men managed to escape to the
deck, but Wlkens was badly burned
about the hands
Both men were soaked through with
the steam, but considered themselves for
tunate in getting off with no more seri-
Gus injuries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-04
WESTERLY NEW
STATION RESTS
WITH COUNCIL

Whether Westerly shall have a new
railway station depends upon the willing
ness Of the town TO cooperate with the
Consolidated Railroad company.
One Of the officials Of the road said, re-
garding the present situation:
Everything is dependent upon the ac-
tion Of the town of Westerly with ref
ert nee TO the abolition OF the Canal street
grade crossing. The company is pre-
pared TO do more than its share in pro-
viding a new station and new freight
yard and freight house facilities. II the
town will bear a fair share Of the cos,
OF eliminating a dangerous crossing.
so far there does not seem 10 be very
much desire on the partof the town tc
bear any portion of the expense. although
considerable interest has been manifested
in the project"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-04

Public feeling was intense. chiefly be-
cause OF the large number of victims. IL
is seldom that a bomb explosion mas han
such deadly effect. the casualties In TINS
instance being "a persons killed and over
so wounded.
The American envoy 10 the royal we'd
ding. Frederick w. Whitridge, and his
suite had an opportunity for brief con-
yersation with King Alfonso during the
reception at the palace on Saturday night.
When the conversation naturally turned
to the attempt on the king and queen,
King Alfonso shrugged his shoulders and
made the following significant state
ment. showing how he views the future:
yes. fortunately. it was unsuccessful.
but Il will come again. 1t may be any
tlme-perhaps tomorrow. perhaps within
a month. perhaps within a year-but II
will come"
The face Of the king wore look OF
calm resignation as he gave his forecast
of the future.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-04
TOUGHs CREATED
SERIOUS TROUBLE
ON A JOY LINER

disturbances that threatened 10 turn
into a riot occurred on the steamer Edge
mont OF the JOY Line on her trip from
Providence 10 New York Saturday night.
The row was started by Joseph spiegel.
Henry Shaw. Morris Robiop and Noah
Ferris Ferris. who said ne was II. did
not look or act like boy OF more than 10
years old.
When the boat was near Block Island
the youths pushed their way into the line
at the purser's office. Spiegel. who seem
ed 10 be the leader. started a disturbance,
and his companions Joined him Pas
sengers were showed and jostled about
until there was a roar Of complaint.
First Mate Michael Condor demonstrated
with Spdegel. but the distIfbers paid no
attention 20 him Thereupon the mate
seized the youth, intending to draw him
out OF the line. Spiegel pulled a knife
and began 10 slash at Condor, one lunge
nearly cutting off the mates right arm.
Instantly there was an uproar. Several
women tainted and others were trampled
upon.
Members OF the crew succeeded after a
while in getting through the struggling
mass OF men and women 10 the centre OF
the trouble. They found the youths
fighting for their lives and Condor on the
floor bleeding from the wound in his arm.
They grabbed Spiegel and the other
three and hustled them TO the strong
room in the hold There was no physician
aboard. but Condons wound was bound
UP and the flow OF blood stayed.
When the boat landed. Detective Ser
geants Thorp. Reilly. Tinker and Carroll
took the ddsturbers to headquarters and
locked them UP. Condor was taken to
Gouverneur hospital.
Speigels picture Is In the roguets' gall
lery under the name OF Siegel. He is a
pickpocket, and the detectives think he
took the others out with him TO teach
them the business.