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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
HIDDEN TREASURE.
New ZeaIanders Dig For kauri Gum
In tho Ground.

New zeaIanders Dig For kauri Gum
In the Ground.
Many New Zealanders find it profit.
able to dig for hidden treasure. That
for which they dig. however, Is not
gold or Captain Kidd's Ill gotten
wealth, though it has dull yellow
color. 1t is kauri gum, resinous sub
stance which Is the product of the
kauri pine tree. The gum can be Sc
cured from the trunks Of trees while
they are alive, for it protrudes in
Jumps. but it is especially profitable
to dig for 1t in the soil about the
stumps remaining after the trees have
been cut down. Sometimes chunks
weighing as much as 100 pounds are
taken up from the ground.
Digging for kauri gum is profitable.
for the gum Is used in the manufacture
Of varnish, and apparently it is one Of
those products Of nature whose place
cannot be filed by anything else which
has yet been discovered. It has been
found that it can be used In certain
enamel paints, and this has had the
effect Of bringing the demand up to a
point above the supply.
The kauri pine is magnificent tree.
It rises as straight as needle to
height Of from $50 to 200 feet and
attains at times a diameter of fifteen
feet 1t is noted for Its dark. dense
foliage and Is much used for masts
for vessels constructed for the British
navy
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
Shinolinu a House.

And l looked and beheld seven car
penters shingling house. They were
hauling up bundles of shingles that
had been lying in the rain for two
days and mailing them on one by one.
In a few days the shingling will be
done. Then the painter will come
along with his ladders and brushes
and stains, and $500 will be spent by
the owner of the cottage to have it
thoroughly dabbed. And in a little
while the sun will shine, and all the
shingles will buckle, some up, some
down, until the cottage will resemble
a frizzled chicken. And there will be
leaks and cursings and lamentations.
Now, brethren. why not be sensible In
these small matters? Painters are not
needed at all in a case Of this kind.
Keep your shingles dry; buy few
barrels Of stain; soak the shingles in
the stain and throw them on the grass
to dry; then nail them to the clap
boards. They will never buckle. they
will never leak, and you have saved
$3O0.-New York Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
The Word "diot."

"ldiot" is a word with a curious his
tory. In Greek "idiotes" began by
meaning a private individual. as ap-
posed to the state or to state official;
then 1t meant a nOneXpert or layman
and finally an ignorant man or an
awkward fellow. 1t was left for Eng
lish to carry the meaning further to
mental deficiency. In "Piers Plow-
man" an idiot" is an ignorant per-
son, and rs late as 1903 it could mean
person who knew only one language.
Wyclif and Jeremy Taylor used 1t in
the sense Of "layman." and the latter
also in that Of private person." And
a professional "fool" or jester was at
one time an idiot" too.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
THE HERALD TELLS IT ALL,
Do Not Crowd the Season.

The first warm days Of rpring bring
with them desire to get out and enjoy
the exhilerating air and sunshine. Chill
dren that have been housed up all win
ter are brought out, and you wonder
where they all came from. The heavy
winter clothing is thrown aside and
many ehed their fannels. Then cold
wave comes and people say that grip is
epidemic. Colds at this season are even
more dangerous than in mid. winter, as
there is so much more danger OF pneu-
monia. Take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, however, and you will have
nothing to fear. 1t always cures, and
we have never known a cold to result in
pneumonia when it was used. 1t is
pleasant and safe to take. Children like
it. For sale by Evans Drug Co. m
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
Cnewina and Dyspepsia.

The lean dyspeptic. taking mouth
full Of chop, chewed it interminably.
"Forty chews," he paused to say.
"for every bite" And his jaws began
to grind again.
"You make me laugh" his compan-
ion, psychologist, returned. "Meat
requires little. If any, chewing. You
must have wasted lot Of chews in
your time"
go on!'
Its true. Vegetables require chew
ing. for they are digested largely by
the alkaline mouth juices, but meat IS
digested by the acid stomach juices,
and to chew it more than enough to
make it go down easily does harm in
stead Of good. The mouth alkalis, ad-
mixing with It. hinder the stomach
acids work.
"Chew vegetables indefatigably, my
friend. but let your meat slip down I'M
ground."-New Orleans Times-DemO-
crat,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
THE EDIFYING SOLDIER.
elxeteh Of One Of the Great German
Tow Warehouses;


The Troedel market Is Oh a little is.
land in the heart Of the old town Of
Nuremberg. Along the north branch
OF the river is an old, low eaved house
with little darkling doorway. When
you have got so far you are met by a
little old mana rusty little man who
looks as though he were made of metal
who leads you into the great mysteri-
GUS warehouse Of toys.
Round all the walls they are ranged
guns, cannons, motors, steamships,
trumpets, sabers, and everywhere the
soldiers. How many millions of metal
soldiers have marched away from the
Troedel market not even the rusty old
man could tell you-mighty articles Of
pewter and tin.
Hundreds of regiments, of battalons,
OF divisions, are drawn up on the
shelves, waiting for the day when they
shall be sent out into battle. And
with kind Of pride the rusty old man
says. "They are edifying soldiers"
That is the German way of putting
1t. What 1t means Is that each army
illustrates a battle or campaign
the war of Troy, the campaigns Of
Alexander, the exploits of Occur de
Lion, the war Of thirty years. the
siege Of Orleans. the Victories of Ma
poleon, the battles Of 1870 and (the
one liked besD that desperate battle
in which tiny tin hero with gleam-
ing teeth rough rode 1t up San Juan
hill. In word. the edifying soldiers
teach history, geography, strategy
Vance Thompson in Everybody's.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25

Tho Change She Wanted.
stella-Do you advocate changes In
smelling? Bella-Only Miss to Mrs.
tit-Bits. ----
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
Forest Air.

There is a general impression that
the humidity Of the air is greater in
the woods than in the open fields.
This Is centradicted. however, by the
result Of observations made in Ger
many. 1t was found there that the
humidity, both relative and absolute,
was slightly greater in the open than
in the woods, and this was true equal.
~ in the morning and in the after
noon. AS to the temperature Of the
air among the trees. 1t was trifle
higher than in the open in the morn
ing and in more marked degree in
the afternoon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
Where Her Father Mas.

The daughter of the house had Just
returned from boarding school. Her
finishing branches had made her a lit
tie sensitive.
"Is your father out in the wood shed
splitting wood?" the caller asked her.
NO" replied the naughty girl: pa.
pa is at the town meeting splitting in
finitives."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
LIQUID Spirits.

81 don't give money to tramps.
What do you do for living?"
''Please, mum. work for the Soci-
ETY. of Psychical Research"
'Indeed! And what work do you
do for the society. prayW
81 help in the investigation of mate
rial s."-Baltimor American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
Dickens Interest In Inns.

"Pickwick" Is the very Odyssey Of
inns and travel. for the youthful Dick
ems had traversed England as re-
porter, and in "Pickwick" alone no
fewer than fifty-five inns. taverns. ETC..
In London and the provinces are men
toned and often described at LENGTH
London Chronicle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25
A Comparison.

Thomas Sheridan, the father of Lady
Dufferin. once displeased his father
who, demonstrating with him, eXclaim-
ed, "Why, Tom. my father would new
er have permitted me to do such a
thingv' "Sir." said his son In a tone
of the greatest indignation. "do you
presume to compare your father to my
fatherY
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-25

Hard knocks often help to make tho
man. but he will encounter plenty Of
them without purposely getting in the
way of the rock as 1t comes rolling
down the hill.-Macomb Eagle.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06

AT $50 O'Clock Monday afternoon In
the court house square the ladies of
Elizabeth Harris Chapter, U. D. c.,
served delicious ice cream and cake to
the hungry multitude, the proceeds to
be devoted to the monument fund be-
ing collected by these devoted women
for the purpose of raising a monument
In Madison to the memory OF the Con-
federate dead. The Band under the
leadership OF Or. Davis, assisted by the
musicians Of the Schubert orchestra in
attendance upon the commencement
exercises, rendered sweet and inspiring
music during the afternoon which was
greatly appreciated We understand
that quite tidy sum was realized by
the la lies. All of the business houses
were closed for the occasion.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06
Always Cures.

To cure disease remedy must
meet the requirements of the general
system. Hnggard'' Specie Tablets do
this and cure Indigestion, Nervous
Debility. Constipation, Kidney and
Bladder trouble, Lost Vitality and all
kindred diseases by building up the en-.
tire system. The various structures
are braced Up and reinforced by these
Tablets and the organs are excited to
healthy functional action. Send for
book Of particulars and wonderful
cures. Price 30 cts, per box. If your
druggist cannot supply you they will be
sent prepaid upon receipt OF price. Adj
dress, Haggard Specific Co., Atlanta
Ga.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06

Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis, says H.
have only taken four doses Of your
Kidney and Bladder Pills and they have
done for me more than any other medi
cine has ever done, I am still tekin 9
the pills as | want perfect cure" Mr.
Barber refers to DsWitts Kidney and
Bladder Pills, which are unequaled for
Backache weak kidneys. inaammlti on
of the bladder and all urinary trouble g.
A weeks treatment for 2jc. Sold by w.
B. Davis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06
4 Gala Season for Mad
isOn and Her People
Who appreciate the
Excellent School,
lis Work and lis
Faculty.

Commencements may come and
| COmmencements may go, but We
venture to predict that all Madison
will now and in future years regard
our first Commencement, marking
| ,be close of the first term Of the
Florida Normal Institute, as the
trowning event, the epoch marking
occasion of local history, past, pres
feDt and tutule.
The days since last Thursday have
ben strenuous days for the pupils,
|tf&sleachers and likewise the par
epts. 1t has been one continy Gus
round, beginning with the Com
mencement drama at the opera house
last Thursday evening and termina'
ting Monday night with the delivery
Of the commencement address, the
essays OF the large class of gradu'
ates, the presentation Of diplomas
and the annual alumnal banquet.
The opening exercises of COM
Increment week began On last
Thursday evening when the students
in the various departments of the
scho% presented charming little
dramfS Yin three acts entitled Ola
nonds and Hearts" This feature
was presented at the opera house to
an audience which filed the house.
1t was not our good fortune 70 wit
ness the play but from the many
words OF praise and commentator
which we have heard there can be
no doubt but that the participants
covered themselves with glory and
smused and7entertalned the audience
TOT great degree. 1t is said that
The Young people who enacted the
Iyerious roles of The drama displayed
remarkable versatility and true his
lrionic ability
Friday night was devoted to the
music and elocution classes, the en-
|tertainment being under the direc-
tion Of Miss Pattie Threadgille who
has so efficiently handled these two
departments of the school during
The past term. Vocal and instru-
mental numbers, rotations, dia-
|loeues, drills and pantomime made
M a program rich in variety and
most entertaining. Again we were
aenied thespleasure of being present
nd can only write of the occasion
nom hearsay evidence which pro-
podnced the exercises most pleasing.
Saturday evening the large audi
1efhm was filled TO its capacity
f'tll the fond parents. Of the town
NJ" had gathered to witness the ex.
Felses Of the children Of the prina-
y and intermediate grades. This
Inhibition was under the direction
q Misses Peerle Altman and Virgie
!iorse who have SO excellently con-
aueted these departments during
a'e Term. Beautifuf drills, cohical
'pol hefss iseitations, songs and in.
|lruI<ta music by the chiIdrep
Qp} taiI and the manner IhI
Fh5,s HI. ! 3 I1ille folk rendered their
<Gtfn- : Was q revelation 10 our |
&cple IS vehas q splendid testimo-
~ 80 tlie &reful training which
nel has treceiyed from tLeir teach, |
Sundav proved a great day for
SERVICES at all, of the city
rorcbes were suspended that all
right have .opportnpity to assemble
!; s { sf.' Va. 'A sr. sss-
n y 81 Murphree, presi
"a q IDA Fem ale College
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06
viii Cure Consumption.

A. a. Herrsa, Finch, Ark, writes;
"Foley's Honey aut Tar is The be ST
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. know that It has cured 60 IL
sumption 10 the first stages" You
never heard Of any one using Foley s
Honey and Tar and not being satisfied.
y. @. Smith.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06
Every Man His Own Doctor.

The average man cannot afford to
employ physician for every slight all
ment or injury that may occur in hls
family, nor can he afford to nsglect
them, as so slight an injury as the
scratch of pin has been kaown to
cause the loss OF limb Hence esery
man must from necessity be his own
doctor for this class Of ailments. Sue
cess often depends upon pro mpt treat
ment, which can only be had when suit.
able medicines are kept at hand. Cham
berlain's remedies have been in the
market for many years and enjoy
good reputation. Chamberlain's collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
bowel compaints:Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for coughs. colds Group and
whOoping cough; Chamberlain's Pam
Balm Gan antiseTtIc liuimcut) for cuts,
bruises, burns, sprains, sHelings, lame
back and rheur attic pains; Chamber
lan's Stomach and Liver Tablets for
ronstip ton, hilousness and stoma ch
troubles; ChHmbertln's Sa've for dia-
eases of the skin Ole Bottle Of each
OF these five preparations costs but
sl2j. For sale By d. q. smith.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06
Rectal Diseases

Piles. Fistula. Fissnre and other
Rectal Diseases treated without pain or
detention from business or pleasure.
No cutting, tying OF csuterizlng. Cor
respoudence solicited. DR.. f. Phillips
,peclalist. Quincy, Fla. m2 tf.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06
Cured Hamorrhage5 Of the Lun gs

"SeysraI years since my lungs were
SO badly affected that 1 had many
hcmorthages. writes A. VI. Aka. Of
wood, InJ. IL took treatment with
several physicians Without any benefit.
then starre 60 take FOley's Honey
and Tar, and my lungs are now as
sound AS a bullet | recommend En- in
advanced stages Of lung trouble" Fo-
ley's Honey aud Far stops the cough
and heals the lup-s and preyan IS seri-
Gus results from cold. Refuse su b.
.ttutes. D. G.. smith.
The Atlantic Cogsl Line has set
OUT shrubs in pretty park adioin-
ing the station grounds in Orlando.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06

An exchange says that the "grren.
eyed moI.tcr" has been voted out
of Suwanne county.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06
Death of Edward M Tooke.

Never has the truth Of the old
sdage "Death loves shining
mark" been more strikingly exem-
plif d in our town than when on
last Saturday morning at an early
hour the grim Reaper invaded the
home of Hon. and Mrs. Furney NJ.
Tooke at Ham burg in this county
and removed therefrDm the spirit of
the only son of the no eho d, f Z.
ward NJ. Tooke, who had been for
period Of three weeks i'll with
fever.
Eddie" Tooke was a lovable
boy. Genial, whole.souled, respe CT
full to his elders and those ia au-
thority, his very nature had en-.
deayed him to all with whom in the
brief span of his active life he had
become associated. Full Of spirit,
imbued with a high serse Of honor
end Of decorum, attentive to his
business and jealous of the interests
of those whom he served, his was a
well rounded character and gave
promise Of a rare fultilment.
At the time Of his dea.h he had
but barely reach d his majority, be-
ing u years and two months old 70
the day. His corpse was followed
to its last resting place in the city
cemetery Saturday afternoon by
large concourse of sorrowing friends
and heart suffering relatives. Death,
always sad, is in this case surpass-
lngly SO. He was a manly. up
right, honorable boy in all respects
and we, with others grieve that his
life should have been cut off Just at
its beginning. To the sorrowing
father an mother and sister we Of
fer our sipcerest sympathy.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-06-06

1t was the will OF our Heavenly
Father that the death angel entered
the happy and peaceful home of Mr..
and Mrs. f. NJ. Tooke on June the
lst, 1907, and took from them their
much loved son, Eddie, who was
the pride and joy of their lives.
He was just entering into manhood ,
having passed his twenty-hrst birth
day only two months previous TO
summons.
All that medical skill and the at
tention Of kind and loving friends
could do for him during his, con
tiLued sickness was of no avail.
He was dutiful son, kind and at
fectionate brother, a staunch and
true friend; just, upright. honest
and conscientious in all his dealings.
He was in the employ Of tie J. +
llardee Company for two wears
prior to his death and his employers
speak of him in the highest term, OF
praise, saying his vacancy will be
hard to fill.
lie was happily converted under
the nreachiuu of Row G.. =. Parker
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-21
Unreliable Figures.

The tabulated statement Of the popula-
ton Of Kansas by counties as given out
for publication by Secretary Of Agicul-
ture Cobum last week does Barber coun-
ty an injustice and it is all the fault Of
careless township trustees. The returns
show that the county's population is only
6,806, or falling off Of $50 from the
population Of 1906. 1t is known that the
county's population has increased several
hundreds and if the various trustees had
been careful correct showing would
have been made. In Sharon township,
for instance. the returns show little over
400 population (city and township (which
is decrease Of fifty per cent from the
figures Of 1906. In several other town.
ships the enumeration was begun and
not completed and, Of course, shows the
townships up to bad advantage. In all
Of the townships where care was taken
an increase Of population is shown.
We merely call attention to this to
show the effect Of what to some town.
ship trustees seems as matter Of no Inn
portance. 1t is a poor advertisement to
publish that the county is losing in popu-
lation and often is the means Of keeping
out investors and home builders. In poinl
Of increase IN population Barber county :.
actual percentage is well up to the top
and we sincerely hope that the next
enumeration will be made correctly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-21
Talking To The Galleries.

While in the city few hours last
week President Ripley Of the Santa Fe
is quoted as saying that the reason the
D. E. &C. road was not extended on
to Dodge City as was promised at the
time Of the bond election, is that there is
too much agitation against railroads which
makes it impossible to procure money.
That song has been going the
rounds Of the press since the opening Of
the 1906 campaign and is getting old.
1t has more than run its course and peo-
pie are looking for new excuses. As a
matter Of fact there has been no agita-
ton against railroads. There has been
an awakening against extorion and the
people are slowly learning that all the
powerful corporations are imposing on
the men who produce and create wealth
and there are indications that sentiment
is crystalizing in favor Of justice between
man and man, and it is beginning to ap-
pear that railroads along with other cor
poradons will have to get into the bounds
OF decency.
Money matters are no tighter now
than they were when the bonds were
voted but if they were, the moral obi
CATION would remain the same. Barber
county voted the bonds with the assur-
ance that the new road was to be the
connecting short-route link between Col
orado and the Gulf and it is only right
that the company should make good
The people Of Barber county know toe
much about the dividends the Santa Fe
has been declaring to accept the plea Of
poverty at this time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-21
Furniture Store Changes Ownership.

L. 7. Williams closed deal on Mon.
day whereby he sells his furniture and
undertaking store to Joseph Gain, a
dealer who has been in business until re-
Gently in Wichita and Oklahoma CITY.
The invoicing will be completed today
and the new proprietor will take charge
probably tomorrow. The purchase price
will be governed by the amount Of In
voice. On some Of the goods, the pur-
chaser pays invoice price while on part
there will be considerable reduction.
AS soon as he closes up his business,
Mr.. Williams will go to Hot Springs for
the benefit Of his health. If his health
improves sufficiently he will engage in
other business Of lighter nature.
Mr.. Gain is a pleasant, courteous
gentleman and we welcome him to the
city's business circle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-21
Grand Hotel Resumes Business.

Landlord Geo. w. Honey began
serving regular meals again at the Grand
Hotel at noon on Friday when he secur-
ed help IN both the kitchen and dining
room. The day following the strike .
when it became generally known thai
the cooks left on account Of having nc
water. business began to pick up at the
pumping station and it was not long unit
there was plenty Of water early IN the
morning and late at night. Mr.. Honey
was fortunate IN finding help as soon a.
he did and he thinks there will be nc
further trouble unless there should be an.
other balk on the water system. People
who have had no expeience,have no ides
Of the amount Of water necessary to con.
dua such a large hotel as the Grand
and IN the present scarcity Of labor il j.
an impossibiIty to get help to carry the
water.
During the tune that the Grand wa.
not serving meals the other hotels and
eating places m the city were overaxed
and could not take care Of the hade.