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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
THRIFT AND WEALTH.

French housekeeping may he de
Life i'm France" as the glorifcation Of
simplicity, a supreme economy Of
time, outlay and worry. In France the
furnishing and fitting up OF a house
IL done for once and for all. English
and American households spend more
upon their homes in n twelvcmonth
than French families of the same
standing spend for that purpose dur
Ing the whole of their welded lives
Thrift Is always and everywhere the
mized In France to an extent to which
even poor families in this country are
not accustomed. When French
woman pays visits or goes abroad
shopping. she let's her fire go out, and
rclights 1t on her return. Many wo-
men fairly well-or make wooden
shawl and a foot-warmer do duty for
a fire, perhaps. when it is freezing in
doors.
Money I'm France is on no account
whatever to be lightly parted with !;
absolute necessity is the only excuse
for outlay.
But there Is shining side to this
frugallty. French men and women do
not affect sumptuous style for the sake
Of outsiders. and their unpretentious-
ness imparts dignity mere wealth
cannot bestow. The following incl
dent is illustrative of French stand
ards:
The author, Miss Betham-E Edwards,
had been spending a few days with
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

expression on clump OF heat er near
the foot Of 1t.
Going fishing. Jack?" inquired.
cteerfully. lie was sort-of a -k,nd-o
cousin many times removed, so It was
natural I should call him ~ his Chris
tian name.
no. he replied, rising slowly. ITS
too sunny and windy FOR the fish to
have anything to say to me today. Per-
haps you will take pity on a poor out
ofwork chap and le! me come with
YOU"
lie looked appealipgly.
l laughed. "Of course You can" I
replied. but I don't expect you'll
want to. I'm going to climb the Tor"
lie replied with enthusiasm that the
ascent had long been his dream and
ambition. Accordingly we started, and
before we were halfway realized
what foolish things ambitions are. and
so will you II ever you try to climb
Devonshlre Tor. At every other step
You strike bog, and should have
given up in despair had not Jack
pulled me CALAMITY Oh. struggling and
tumbling. not only OTtwnrdly but with
inward temper. However, when we
reached the top mt last. and sat down
under big ledge of rock. we could
afford to laugh; and. sitting there.
with the fresh breeze blowing in my
face. and the glorious sweep of moor,
river and tors around us. felt / had
accomplished something worth while "
am not very sentimental person,
and instead OF dreaming poetic
thoughts and hand-holdlng with Jack.
chattered away like magpie on ev-
cry topic that came uppermost in my
somewhat frivolous nina. My compan-
ions distracted air | put down to dis
appointment about his fishing. For my
self. | never could see the pleasure of
standing for hours waving rod over
n river and probably catching nothing
better than a cold at the end Of the
day. an opinion | proceeded to air to
Jack with Il patronizing smile.
/ women don't often make good fish
ers." lie replied, loftily. "1'hey haven't
got enough patience"
l tossed my head Indignantly. "Pa.
thence. How absurd. y womans pa
thence IS proverbial; as FOR mem"
My scorn was whitening. He evident
ly thought it best to climb down.
Well he said, deprecatingly, per
haps 1t Is that they have no Idea OF
SPORT
But this rufiled me still more.
I'm very fond Of sport" I replied
with dignity. Il love hunting"
I'm sorry to hear It,"
"WhyY'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
A MATTER OF DIGNITY.
~OONNNONOS

= Il was actually fine day. | say
actually" as it was the first day
Of three weeks at Dartmoor in
which it had not poured. My spirits,
which had been ut zero. went up with
bound; certainly 1t was day to be
hailed with joy. My boots and a cap
comprising the extent of my outdoor
toilet l was not long In making it, and
with hasty kiss to mother who
called after me Il string of cautions
about losing myself or falling into
bog. | was Off for good scramble. to
blow as | said, "all the cobwebs
away"
The fresh breeze was October
was cNhilarating. | decided in the
first flush Of energy that was quite
equal to a climb up IIesscry Tor, hith-
erto eyed obviously. Towards Hosiery
Tor, therefore. wendell my way, and
to my surprise encountered Jack Mere
vale, sitting with Il rather disconsolate
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
VooDoO DANCE IN A SWAMP.
Weird Ceremonial Attracts NeGrOe"
Of Florida and Georgia.

Weird Ceremonial Attracts Negroes
Of Florida and Georgia.
In certain parts of the South vcodoo
superstitions still exist and lead. es-
pecially at Christmas, to quaint rites
that have marked suggestion Of saw
agery.
One of these ceremonies may be wit
messed in the swamp and forest lands
of Florida and Georgia. 1t is appa-
renty pantomimic representation OF
human resistance to death or OF
deaths attack upon community.
This is especially Christmas voodoo
ceremony.
1t takes place in the cabin that con-
tains the largest room, as all the ne
groes in the community are generally
on hand as witnesses.
The spectators seat themselves
around the side walls. leaving an open
space for the performers in the CEN
ter of the room.
All but one of the performers re-
main in the kitchen until ready for
their entrance. At the wall opposite
the kitchen door small table Is
placed and there an elderly negress.
the mistress of ceremonies, seats her.
self.
Solemnly she begins beating time on
the table with her small sticks, while
the other negroes in the room sing
doleful hymns. In the midst Of this
three loud raps sound on the kitchen
door. The singing abruptly ceases
and the audience fnanlfests signs or
terror. The raps sound again, follow
ed by the noise Of a scufffe.
Then the presiding negress arises.
takes a lighted pine knot from the
fire and starts slow, whirlng dance
chanting some weird incarnation.
The kitchen door is burst open and
three men with blankets around their
shoulders enter. AS the dancing ne
gress moves toward them, waving her
torch and chanting her prayer or
hymn, they sink before her to the
floor.
The melancholy droning and the
dance go on, but are again interrupted
by raps. This time single man Ell.
tiers, having black sack over his
head and carrying long bone In his
hand.
This entrance causes genuine con-
sternation All the negroes in the room
seem frenZcd with fear and huddle
together along the walls. This is death
himself. and should he touch any OF
those present with the bone that un-
fortunate person would die before the
next Christmas.
AS a general thing, however. the
man impersonating death Is kind
hearted. and manages to trip and fall
before he reaches any of the specta-
tors. Instantly the presiding genius
springs to her table. begins vigor-
GUS tattoo of triumph and the entire
company breaks into wild halielujah
chorus
The power of death thus broken, the
impersOnatOr removes the black sack
from his head and the assemblage
plunges into kind OF prayer and eX-
perience meeting in which chants and
vOdoo dances have their place.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
COSSACk ONLY A COWARD.

No virtues shown by Race In Japa-
nese War or Present Crlsis.
Originally the Cossacks were bandits
and they seem to have retained all
the worst qualities Of that disreputable
class and to have lost all traces OF
the rough kindness which sometimes
charncterizes brigands In reality as
well as in romance.
They have by no means always sup
ported the cars, but often fought
against them, and it was not until 1914
that they gave up their brigandage and
became kind Of irregular horsemen,
who, in return for grant Of land
and freedom from taxation, came out
TO fight when called upon and brought
their own horses, arms and equipment
Nothing about them resembles the
smart cavalry Of other European
countries, for both they and their pO
MES are small and insignificant and
neither is properly grOomed
Their reputation as fighters was
earned chiefly during the Napoleonic
invasion, when the French cavalry re-
peatedly charged them without effect.
Under the conditions of modern war
fare they have proved useless and
since they have been brigaded with
the regular cavalry they have lost
their chief source of strength-their
irregular method OF fighting.
In the war against japan they were
a lamntable failure. On no occasion
did they live up to their reputation of
possessing the single virtue-cOurage.
During the present crisis the. Cossacks
have only proved themselves to be
| DULLES and towards Of the lowest kind
They respect neither age nor sex. but
destroy their unfortunate victims as
relentlessly rs hungry tiger kills
an antelope. They appear to obey the
orders of their officers and observe
some discipline in behavior If not In
appearance. but when once set upon
their deadly task they do not appear
to be checked until they have finished
| it.-PhiladelphI Record.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

looked, but they were. However, that
Is not material. In round numbers lie
is J3 years of age. He received pub
lie school education. after which he
became Il sign painter. After he had
deemed himsc'i IN artist along this line
Riley became strollng player and
composed SOS and remOdeled plays
for the col i,ny of which he was n
member. sun later he became an edi-
torial writer on an indianapolis news
paper In 1873 Indiana newspaper
editors began to receive poems from
his pen. lie wrote in the Indiana dia.
lect, and soon became famous as 1.-The
HOOsier Poet" He does not. however
confine himself to the IiOOsier dialect
but has written much in literary Eng
fish. His public readings from his OWL
books have become quite popular There
IS quaint. fascinating charm about
his poems. and he IL one Of the most
Familiarity known literateurs of the
United States. Riley is a bachelor. new.
or having married "rhat Old Sweet
heart of Mine. Toledo Blade
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
WORLDS GREATEST MERCHANT DEAD.
CHRONOLOGY OF FIELD.

Born on a farm near Conway, Mass, Aug.
Worked on fathers farm until he was II
years Old. when he became clerk In
cross roads store near home.
At 10 he entered employment of firm at
Pittsheid, Mass, where he remained four
years.
In 1853. when he was %, he came to Chi
cago, then a city Of 10000 inhabitants. OBJ
tanned a position with Cooley. Farwell i Co
Promotion followed quickly, until, in 1860,
he was taken into partnership. Levi u:
Letter, who had been fellow clerk, had
also been advanced TO a partnership.
In 1866 the firm was recognized and be-
came known as Field Palmer 4 Letter. The
Palmer in the firm was Potter Palmer.
In 1868 Potter Palmer withdrew from the
firm, which then became known as Field
Letter.
In 1881 Mr.. Letter retired Since that
time business has been conducted rs Mar
shall Field Il Co. Firm Is now said to have
trade amounting annually to $75.O0O,OOO
After he had been taken into partnership
In the firm Of Cooley, Farwell Co.. he
married Miss Mamie Scott. OF lronton. ..
Two children were born of union, Mar
shall Field, Jr., who was accidentally killed
last November. and Ethel. who married Ar
thur Tree son of Lambert Tree, and later
espoused Captain Beattie, British army Of
ncer.
Mrs. Mamie Scott Field died In France in
1896.
Was mentioned In connection with Demo
cratic nomination for~the Vice Presidency
in 1904.
September 3, 1905, married Mrs. Arthur
Paid taxes on SAC, 200, 900 worth of prop.
erty in Chicago.
His benefactons among other things con-
sisted Of
Gift of large tract Of land to the Uni
versity Of Chicago.
Donation of another tract to the Home
for the Incurables.
Public library costing 100000 at Con-
way, Mass.
Endowment of Field Museum In Jackson
Park.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

a French friend, widow Of an officer
at Pornlc. ON returning to Nantes
she took third-class ticket. to the
establishment of her hostess.
Il always travel first-class," she cx-
claimed, after little chat about the
matter of trains. adding, "but | do not
travel often. and | am rich. l have
an income of two hundred pounds a
year"
Probably she never spend two-thlrds
of 1t. In this supreme sense the vast
majority Of French folk are rich, "be-
yond the dreams Of avarlce"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
WHEN LlFE's WORTH LIVING.

When the sharp winds blow.
And the drifting snow
a cold. white world is giving.
Then the schOolboy throng
Chant gladstone song.
For that's when LIES worth living!
When the ice forms thick
On pond and creek.
A silvery aspect giving,
Then from dawn till late
The young folks skate.
For that's when LIES worth living.
When the snow lies packed
With its crust not cracked.
The signal for "bobbing" giving.
Then we hear the shout
or Look out. Turn OUT
For that's when life's worth living
When the hearths bright glow
Fits across the snow,
The white red tnge giving.
Then the old and gray
Recall the day
When life was worth the living!
New York Mail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

rejecting upon his honorable name. The largest ndi-
vidual taxpayer in the United States not because he
the wealthest man. but because he did not conceal
his wealth, he an inspiration to good citizenship.
The creator OF the greatest Of American museums.
we'll Of the chief contributors to the University
Of Chicago and other institutions he was truly public
spirited and was recognized.
That high offices sought this Silent retiring man is
we'll known. Positions national tickets urged
upon him by managers of political conventions. His
counsel financial and other questions valued by
leading statesmen His influence in the business affairs
OF the country very great The enviabe reputation
which Chicago has for strength and conservatism In
finance and in the conduct Of vast enterprises is in
small degree reflex of the cOunsels and example OF
Marshall Field.
Here then, great man who won no success
by speculation, huge fortune by the exploiting of
monololies. lie gave value for what he got He sold
honest goods at honest profit lie bought real estate
and improved it in the best possible way in order that
it hight give him n fair return knowing how to draw
good profits from his possessions he had hesitation
in paying his proper share toward the support of the
government TO business Of to-day his example is
less inspiring than is that of the good and faithful
servant in the parablc-(hicagO News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

time / will be generous. After all. It
was only the loss Of dignity. l minded.
l felt SO small stranded there. but l
forgave you when you did not laugh"
"A matter Of dignity" he said light
~, sealing my forgiveness with kiss.
What is that. darling-when 1t was
also matter Of lovey'-May Wynne
In Madame
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
Which Ho Wasn't.

Say" said lIeeler, don't call me
the boss Of the ward That's too com
mon Make it ruler or something like
that"
"Oh. couldn't call you that" re-
piled the reporter.
"Why not? I'm sort Of ruler.
amt IL"
"Well, yes; but there's another sort
of ruler that's always straight. Phil
adelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

- IIE worlds greatest merchant died when Mar
shall Field Of Chicago succumbed to pneumonia
In New York after brave battle for life.
There element of chance In the re-
markuhe which lie achieved Thor
Oughness organizing and extending his great bust
joined to a genius for choosing men to CO.
operate with him and for inspiring them to accomplish
the best work Of which they capable Those
whom he employed made to realize that large re-
wards be In his service and that the way
advancement open to any who showed merit.
Yet his master mind in command at all times and
in every department, when his firm had grown to
greatest OF its kind in the world Its greatness
was built enduring foundations. 1t discounted all its
bills a fixed policy and sold goods solely their
merits the satisfaction of the customer being regarded
a a necessary part OF every transaction
1t has been said for Marshall Field many times by
OF his that In day of general striving
the dollar by every means that could he devised
and without particular respect for the ntcrdcons
of the decalogue his dollars all came to him honestly
His fortune very large but it represented the
profits of clean transactions in which nobody lost.
There fevcr'sl spots In his record. no actions
that require explanation excuse to prevent them from
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

everybody either knows or knows OF
him. He is their sweet singer. Riley
was born at Greenfield, in the Hoosier
State, in 1883. We do not know why.
in. the biographical sketch we have be-
fore US, the month and day were over
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

AS general thing, those who re-
fresh their souls every morning by
memorizing bit Of poetry, are late
to work and lose their Jobs, and can
afterward take a whole day to it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.

Comparatively few people In this
country do not know something of
James Whtcoinb Riley. In Indiana
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

stopping the Wheels Of Progress.
It's we'll to take your time" but I'm
Afraid the loss will swell,
For most of us who take our time
Take others time as well.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-15

If we have butter as often in 1909
as we had in 1905, most Of US will be
satisfied.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
re ELECT 8. & o. DIRECTORS.
No Changes Made at the Annual Meet
ing of Stockholders.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road was held Monday in the new
Baltimore & Ohio building, and, as had
been predicted, all of the directors
we're reelected. President Oscar q.
Murray presided at the meeting, which
was SHINY attended and lasted only
long enough to count the shares Of
stock voted.
The directors of the company are
not expected to meet for organization
until next month. The exact date of
the meeting has not yet been set. In
addition to organizing, the board is
expected to discuss the question of in
creasing wages. Whether or not any
thing will be done in this direction IL
is not now possible to say, but in
view of the fact that the Pennsyl-
vania and other large roads have made
advances, it is thought in some quar-
tiers that favorable action will be TAX
en-. The Pennsylvania and subsidiary
roads increased the wages of all re-
ceiving less than $500 month 10 per
cent The Baltimore & Ohio employees
number about $1,000, and should the
directors follow the same rule, it is
estimated that the increase in wages
would cost it not less than $4,000,000
annually. 1t is estimated that fully
20 per cent. of the employees get less
than 5000 a month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24
TO GOVERN BOWLING ALLEYS.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WILL
SUBMIT MATTER TO COUNCIL.
Youths Under 6 Years to Be Barred
From Pool, Billiard and Bowling
Rooms-Must Close at II p. M.

The ordinance committee of the city
council held an important meeting on
Monday night, when it was decided 10
report a law to the council which
would, in a measure, govern the con-
duct of the pool, billiard and bowling
rooms of the city. For some time past
there have been complaints filed with
the city authorities regarding certain
features of these places of business,
particularly the noise from the bowl
ing alleys and the fact that youths of
tender years were frequenting these
places of business.
AT the last meeting CT the council
the matter was placed IN the hands of
the members of the ordinance commit
tee, with instructions 10 formulate a
measure that would meet the exigen-
cies of the case. One of those who
appeared before the committee was
Mr.. George w. Brindle, superintendent
of the city schools, who stated that he
was in a position to know that the
work of certain pupils of the High
school had suffered because of the
fact that they had spent the hours sup
posed to be devoted to study in fire.
quenting the pool rooms and bowling
alleys. MT. bf1Uuluo Sdlu ne was not
opposed to either billiards or ten pins
as means of exercise or recreation,
but that the pastime could not, with
profit, be engaged in by youths who
should be at their books.
AS a result of the meeting the mem
bers of the committee decided to re-
port to the next session of council an
ordinance which would prohibit bowl
ing alleys from operating after IL
o'clock at night, and which would bar
all boys under 16 years of age. 1t was
also decided that the parents of youna
men under 21 years, who did not wish
their boys to frequent such places,
could serve notice on the proprietors
which would make it obligatory upon
the latter to keep them off the prem
ises. The penalty for infractions of
this law will be left to the council, but
there is no doubt that the measure
will be passed and the punishment
made severe enough to prevent the
proprietors violating it with impunity.
The latter will welcome the measure
as means of getting rid of the boys
who frequent their places and not only
annoy adult patrons, but in many in
stances keep away legitimate business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-24

Stir a cup and half Of butter with
three cups of brown sugar until light
and creamy. Add half a grated nut
meg, a tablespoonful of powdered Gin.
namon. one teaspoonful each of cloves
and mace. Dissolve a level teaspoon
full soda in half cup Of sour cream,
stir until it stops purring, then add TO
it half a cup of molasses, and add to
the other ingredients. Mix well and
put in six eggs, beating vigorouslyebe-
tween each one. Confectioners ana
French chefs knead fruit cake with
their hands, for it is too stiff to beat
easily, especially when the fruit is add
ed. Now stir in a wine glass brandy
Sift four cups -four, and add to the
cake mixture, kneading in all the
time. Have ready one pound seeded
raisins, one pound washed and dried
cuTants, quarter of pound shredded
citron and an eighth of pound each
candied orange and lemon peel shred
ded fine Sprinkle this fruit with two
tablespoonful of -four and mix well to
gether before adding to the cake. Add
and knead ten minutes longer, then
put into two brick shaped tins lined
with buttered paper. Place in a meder
ate oven and bake slowly for three or
four hours, watching closely lest they
bake too fast. If you cannot regulate
the oven sufficiently with the dampers
set a dish of cold water in the oven,
changing as it gets hot. Cover the
on top If you have TO use gas
cakes with paper if they bake too last
range oven it is safer to steam the
loaves two hours, first, like brown
bread, then finish the baking in the
oven with one burner only, and that
but half turned on. Leave the cakes
in the tins until cold, then spread with
a thick icing, in which finely chopped
almonds have been mixed When the
| frosting is quite dry, spread a plain
icing over the almond one AS these
cakes immprove with keeping they
] should be baked weeks before using