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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
EnuIish Sportjnu Parsons,

TO the London Times a correspond
ent writes: "Once when a duke Of
Grafton was thrown into a ditch a
young curate who had been closely
competing with him for pride Of place
shouted, Lie still. your grace and
cleared him and his hunter and the
fence at n bound. So pleased was the
duke with the performance that he
declared he would give the young d.
vine his first vacant living and not
long afterward carried out the prom
Use. vowing that if the curate had
stopped to pull him out Of the dixie he
would never have patronized him.
Sporting parsons are still to be found
In almost every county today who can
hold their own in the first flight when
hounds run hard and some Of the keen
est fox hunters In all times have been
supplied from the ranks Of the clergy.
Even the warning against their
'hawkynge, huntynge and dansynge' in
the reign Of King Henry vi. appears
to have had very little effect"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
College Chums.

A rich and well known citizen of an
eastern city boasts of an extraordinary
collection of books wherein the au-
thors have inscribed their autographs.
1t is rumored that the envy and fire.
quently the skepticism of his friends
have been aroused by the fattering in
scriptions in question. and some cynics
have even gone so far as to hint of q
similarity in handwriting throughout
the collection.
The citizen recently purchased rare
edition of Montaigne's essays. One
evening at dinner the costly volume
was passed from hand to hand, and
for time the owner lost sight Of it.
When. however, it did finally come
back to him he was astonished to find
on the fly leaf this inscription:
ITO John Blank, From His Old
Friend and Classmate, Mike Mon
taigne. "-Harper's Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
A Modern Life Buov.

One feature of the big Lusitania is
the automatic life buoy, which is fas-
tened between decks on slanting
frame in such way that it can be re-
leased by pressure Of button on the
bridge. On each end Of the four arms
Of large cross shaped framework is
copper ball. These balls are SO
weighted that when the buoy strikes
the water it will float upright. To the
crossarms are fastened long brass CYL
inders. These cylinders are calcium
carbide lights, so arranged that they
fare up by contact with the water.
Should a cry Of man overheard" be
raised at night the officer on the bridge
presses the button. the buoy hits the
water and the lights flare up. If the
man overheard is a swimmer he can
reach the buoy. to the arms Of which
loops are attached to aid him in keep
ing above Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Selections
AERIAL LOCOMOTION.
The Perfect Flying Machine Will An
initiate Frontiers.

initiate Frontiers.
Other dreams Of the end of the
eighteenth century are Undertaking.,
notably that Of the suppression Of
frontiers. the last vestige of feudal
servitude and of tiresome, eXasperat-
ing and savage customs.
Aerial locomotion once established
and become more or less general. it is
difficult to see how custom house Off
GERS could continue to harass travellers
with their ridiculous and annoying eX-
actions. Mark the frontiers by line
of captive balloons? It's not to be
thought Of. Order the travellers to de-
scend? Useless when escape is SO
easy. The difficulty Of multiplying reg
ulations for travellers would lead inevi-
tably and rapidly to the suppression Of
custom house frontiers.
AS to the frontiers themselves, how
would you locate them? They are CON-
patible with space of two dimensions,
with surfaces measurable in square
meters. but not with limitless space. so
to speak, Of three dimensions. One day
when GODDARD and l were going In a
balloon from Paris to Cologne two
mounted police In Belgium called to us
at the top Of their lungs. Gentlemen.
your papers!' Our reply was to empty
a sack Of ballast on their heads and
make dash Of 800 meters above the
canton.
Mankind. au fond, an unreasOning
animal, is always impressed by the
argument Of the stronger. Therefore
the first minister of every government
which makes itself respected is the
minister Of war. 1t Is proper to fight
from time to time to keep ones biceps
and eXpedient no doubt to increase du-
ties each year to maintain the armies;
hence the first application of the diri-
gibes will be to the art Of internation-
al slaughter. A credit Of 100000 has
just been inscribed on the budget ex-
traordinary Of our minister Of war for
the construction Of new dirigibles Of
the type of the Patrie destined for our
eastern frontier, and our neighbors,
the Germans, not to be behind us, have
tier; hence we may expect to see on all
sides celestial ships reciprocally con-
tributing to battle maneuvers, to sur
prise offensive preparations and to
drop at the right moment on the heads
Of corps commanders a few Kilograms
Of dynamite. melinite and other ex-
plosives carefully prepared for the an
initiation Of staff officers, charts and
plans.-Camille Flammarion in Metro
politan Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
EGGS IN NEW STYLE.
Australians Devise Unique Method ia
Preserve Hen Product.


Australians have devised scheme
to turn fresh laid eggs to powder for
preserving and shipping purposes, says
an Ottawa special dispatch to the Chi
cago RecordHerald.
In recent report the trade commits
sioner for Canada in Australia makes
special reference to a process for des-
locating eggs now being carried out
there for which high claims are made
and which the commissioner thus de-
scribes:
Desiccated eggs are not substitutes
for eggs, but newly laid eggs, and are
treated by process by which only
the shell and water contents of the
egg are removed and the whole sub
stance of the egg. yolk and albumen,
converted into powder.
1t is claimed to have been proved
that this powder will keep for years
and only requires the addition Of milk
or water, when the powdered eggs will
reconstitute and be ready for use for
any purpose just the same as newly
laid egg. The powder Is rich and at
tractive looking and Is reported by the
government analysis of New South
Wales and Victoria to contain 10
chemical preservative. No part of the
egg except the water has been re-
moved in the process.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Bride Sold bv Weioht.

BY the decision Of the mayor brides
may be bought by weight at Kolked,
Hungary. The local custom is that a
bridegroom must pay the brides par
ents certain sum for the privilege Of
marrying their daughter. Jan Koet-
woes was engaged in a dispute with his
fiancee's parents as to the amount he
should pay them. and the mayor was
called in to arbitrate. Being an ex-
pert in cattle, but not in women, the
mayor decided the value Of the girl
should be estimated by weight and
thought that 60 cents pound would
be fair price. After the girls weight
had been ascertained-it was eighty
six pounds-Koetvoes handed over
$3.50 and was soon married.-Mont-
real Standard.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
The Microscope.


There is good reason to believe that
the magnifying power Of transparent
media with convex surfaces was very
early known. A convex lens Of rock
crystal was found by Layard among
the ruins Of the palace Of Nimrud.
And it is pretty certain that after the
invention Of glass hollow spheres
blown of that material were commonly
used as magnifiers. The perfection OF
gem cutting shown in ancient gems
especially In those Of very minute
size, could not have been attained
without the use Of such aids to the
eye, and there can be little doubt that
the artificers who could execute those
wonderful works could also shape and
polish the magnifiers best suited for
their own or others use.-New York
American
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Golden Sandals.

The highest priced sandals that have
ever been made. it is believed, have
just been completed by Lynn shoe
firm for the use Of a Boston Masonic
lodge In ritualistic work The sandals
are valued at $500 and are marvels
in the art of shoemaking In shape
they are like the ordinary sandal, but
they are made entirely Of gold leaf,
thousands Of pieces Of the leaf going
in the making. Gold leaf was used to
make them as pliable as possible. The
buckles are of solid gold. The sandals
weigh a little less than three ounces
each.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
It Costs to Live In EnqIand.

The cost Of living in England is indi-
Gated by the following extract from a
letter in the London Spectator: II do
not keep a carriage nor a motor car nor
even a governess cart. My wife is not
extravagant, but my three children
cost in education and clothes about
f450 a year. My rent is f120 year.
and repairs average ESQ. There are
four maidservants and one gardener.
keep little company, yet to my dis
gust and despair l find cannot make
both ends meet on $4,000 year. The
worst Of it is that any one item Of ex-
penditure taken by itself seems not
only reasonable. but inevitable"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Reading . Pics Tail.

Don't buy that pig" said the Older
butcher hastily.
"Why not?" asked the younger man
look at his TAIL" was the reply
See how loose it hangs, like the tai
of rat. That is sign that the ami
NAL is in bad health.
"You can read pigs condition by
its tail. The tighter it is curled the
filter is the pig. And when the tail
hangs straight. as this one does, the
pig ought to take to his bed and send
for the veterinary" New Orleans
Times-DemOcrat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Rifled Firearms.

In the South Kensington museum
are several wheel lock muskets with
rifled barrels made during the reign Of
Charles l., If not earlier. Such barrels
were then usually called screwed
Zachary Grey in note on "Hudibras,'
part /. canto 3. line 533. says that
Prince Rupert showed his skill as a
marksman by hitting twice in success.
sion the vane on st. Mary's Stafford al
sixty yards with screwed" pistol
London Notes and Queries.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Prohibition on Trains.

AS result of the liquor crusade now
going on In Iowa, the Chicago Burling-
ton and Quincy railroad has issued or
ders to dining car conductors prohibit
ing the sale Of liquor while in Iowa,
says a Des Mcines dispatch The or
der went into effect the other day. 1t
is understood that the other roads will
take similar action.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Save Money by Buying Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy.

You will pay just as much for a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy as for any of the other cough
medicines, but you save money in
buying it. The saving is in what you
get, not what you pay. The sure-to-
cure-you quality is in every bottle of
this remedy, and you get good re-
suits when you take it. Neglected
colds often develop serious conditions,
and when you buy cough medicine
you want to be sure you are getting
one that will cure your cold. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy always cures.
Price Csc and SO a bottle. Sold by
Evans Drug Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
NERVOUS, FLY KITES,
Physicians Cure For the Ills OF
Society.
EXERCISES THE MIND, HE SAYS

Or. j. q. Mckenzie of New York Puts
kiteflying Ahead of All Medical
Remedies-No Other Form Of Mild
Outdoor Activity So Beneficial, He
Declares.
Kitefying in the early morning is
the latest cure for neurasthenia, the
pet complaint of jaded society men and
Mckenzie Of New York, who asserts
that 1t provides both the mental diver
sion and physical exercise that are es-
sential to cure.
One may plunge into the gay life of
society with impunity, DR.. Mckenzie
declares, with no fear of suffering
from disordered nerves if this treat
ment is followed. He says that one
hour In the open air before breakfast
flying kite is better than all the rem
edies known to medical science. DR..
Mckenzie explained his theory to a
New York American reporter the other
night
physicians have been prescribing
open air exercise for tired and worn
nerves for years." he said, "but while
outdoor exercise IS certainly beneficial
they have neglected Il most important
point-that of insuring similarly bene-
fetal exercise for the mind.
''If good results are to be obtained
from outdoor exercise in cases of neu-
rasthenia, 1t is imperative that the
mind must have the same relaxation
as the body.
with this in view, I have worked
out my theory of kitefsang as cure
ills brought on by long protracted in
diligence in the nerve racking func-
tons of society. Probably any other
exercise which entailed the same
chance for mental rest and change and
the same amount Of physical exercise
would answer the purpose as well, but
I have chosen the kite as perhaps the
best suited in every respect to produce
the desired effect.
Il have not put my theory to real
practical test, but am confident that
the kite cure will be decided success.
II would advise patients suffering
from neurasthenic troubles to go into
the parks with kites, which they can
spend an hour daily in flying. They
can go alone or in party, as they
please. The effect of a merry chat at
sunrise In the open air on topics of
outdoor interest would be of benefi-
cial nature. In two weeks 1 believe
that almost any ordinary case Of in
somnia or other nervous affection
could be cured.
"You may ask me why have chosen
the kite as cure for these maladles.
You want to know why half mile or
mile constitutional in the morning
would not be just as effective. Well,
l will tell you. A man walks mechan-
1cally. His mind is free to dwell upon
what subjects 1t pleases. He may
think about dinners or dances or may
worry about finance, but still he keeps
on walking automatically. That Is just
the trouble with early walks. They
are of no value to the neurasthenic pa
tlent unless his or her mind is taken
away from the customary events Of
daily life, from the worries and cares
Of the day.
"Kitehying, while 1t gives the same
opportunity for physical exercise as a
walk, requires the attention Of the
patient. 1t needs close watching and
has Just enough mild excitement con-
nected with 1t to hold the attention of
the patient"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
A Good Job Coming.

Jeweler-How was your boy pleased
with the watch | sold you? Fond Fa-
ther-Very well, sir. He isn't ready to
have it put together yet, but be pa
tent. I'll send him around with it in
q day or two.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Interests of All,

One thing ought to be aimed at by all
men-that the interest Of each individ-
ually and of all collectively should be
the same, for If each should grasp at
his individual interest all human So
ciety will be dissolved.-Cicero.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06

A true forest is not merely a store
house full Of wood, but. as 1t were. a
factory Of wood and at the same time
a reservoir of water. When you help
to preserve our forests or to plant new
ones, you are acting the part of good
citiZens.-RoOsevelt.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
All They Deserve.

Some people claim they don't get
nuthin' out O. life"
"And they are the kind that don't
put nuthin' into it to draw interest
on."-Louisville COurier-J ournal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
loo Late.

Muriel-Why didn't you marry him?
Everybody says he has reformed.
Maud-Yes, but he reformed too late.
His money was all go,e.-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
An Unmentioned Ancestor.

Mr. B. is very proud Of his ancient
lineage and never let's slip an opportu-
nifty to boast Of it. At dinner where
he had been unusually rampant on this
subject fellow guest quieted him by
remarking:
"If you climb much farther up your
family tree you will come face to face
with the monkey. "-Philadelphia In
uI1irpr
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06

The cost of good tea is
so very little: only a third
of a cent a cupl a cent
and-a-half or two cents
for the family breakfast
Your grocer returns your money II you don't
like Schilling's Best; we pay him.
How They Love Each Other

yes" said Miss Passay, "he's an
awfully inquisitive bore. He was try
ing to find out my age the other day,
so just up and told him was fifty.
That settled him"
"Well," replied Miss Pepprey, Il
guess 1t is best to be perfectly frank
with a fellow like that. "-Philadelphia
Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Strategy.

GLOW did pa act when you asked
him for my hand?'
VERY gentle and courteous. 1t quite
took me by surprise"
81 told him YOU used to be pugil-
ist."-HoustOn Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Reputation and Character.

Lawyer examining jury)-Do you
understand the difference between
character and reputation? Juror-Rep-
utation is the name your neighbOrs
give you; character is the one they
take from you.-Judge.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
Got the Cart Before Tho Horse,

Rich Uncle John-Ah, Is this one Of
your children? Agitated Mother-Yes.
Uncle John, that's our little Johnnie.
Kiss your uncle. dear, and then go
Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06
A Little Hint,

Mrs. Knicker-Henry. do you think
a camel can pass through the eye Of
needle? Knicker-DunnO. Do you
think the eye Of needle can pass
through button?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06

To Exterminate Head Hunters.
All efforts to subdue the head hunters
of Formosa by the Japanese having
been unsuccessful. campaign Of ey-
termination has been entered upon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-02-06

Men tire themselves in tie pursuit
Of rest.-Sterne.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
ARE PROUD OF RuLEfs HAaEm.
Turks Gladly Pay Enormous Sum for
lite Maintenance.

THE Turks pay a harem tax of 49,
100000 q year. They don't mind 1t,
either. In fact, they are exceedingly
proud OF IT,"
The speaker, a suffragette. bit her
lip to conceal smile.
YES" she continued, 1.-THE mainten-
ance of the sultan's harem costs $15.-
100000, and the people pay up gladly
They love to think. that nowhere In
the world does such q harem as their
rulers exist.
II visited the place in. the spring
There are 300 odalisques. Each odal
isque has the title of princess, she has
stan of ten servants, motor car,
two carriages, four horses and an al
lowance Of 500 week for sweet
meats and cigarettes.
Every Turk in the kingdom desires
las we desire to see our sons made
presidential see his daughter made
an odallsque. II an odalisque be
comes a favorite she doesn't forget
father and the boys. She sees TO II
that her family is uplifted to the high
est rank.
Every year 100 odalisques marry
and 100 fresh ones take their places
1t is an honor to marry an odalisque
Furthermore, an odalisque brings hei
husband from the sultan dover Of
$50, 00O."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Nor a Hospltai.

Talking OF our British cousins?" In.
quired e. Black Ryan, tax attorney OF
the Southern Pacific. We'll, | heard
one the other day. Big fat Britisher
showed into one OF those compart-
ments at the last moment. There was
an American In there reading his
newspaper.
IT'S go miles TO my station, re,
marked the Englishman. and say,
old chap, I'm treating myself for a
wounded foot, and say, II you don't
mind. I'll put some OF this iodoform
on my ankle. Beastly smelling stuff
Go ahead. said the American. But
when he got the full odor of It. he
showed up a window, pulled out q
cigar and lighted It, and began putting
away vigorously.
Here. here. my good fellow pro
tested the Englishman, this Ia nc
smoking compartm EN-! San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
Why Spanish EmeraIds7r

Fine old Spanish emeralds" is q
phrase which means something quite
different from what 1t seems to imply
There never was an emerald mined in
Spain, but after the conquest of Peru
the conquerors brought home great
quantities Of loot, OF which emeralds
formed an important part. In this
way the finest emeralds came into pos
session of the old Spanish families
and as very few had been seen In Eu,
rope previous to that time all the
best stones soon became classed as
fine old Spanish emeralds. To-day
the expression still applies to the best
emeralds of any source.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-08-01
FRANK B. HOWE. Editor and Publisher
The Tax Report.

Ten years ago this fall, Gov. Ed.
ward G. Smith recommended to the
general assembly the wisdom of so
modifying the tax law that something
like compromise rate of taxation
could be offered on various species Of
property with a view to encouraging
the residence within the state of de-
sirable class of citizens as well as to
bring out for taxation some property
already in the state that did not find
its way into the lists. The idea was
subjected to much criticism. Today
the state taxation commission In its
proposition OF "a uniform tax rate of
five mills upon the dollar to be assess
ed upon substantially all intangible
property" harks directly back to the
principle behind Governor Smith,
proposition and supports It largely by
the same arguments-St. Adams Mes
senger.
Is the Messenger correct in init
mating that there is any similarity be-
tween the two plans. AS we remem-
Der the plan of Governor Smith he
proposed a straight contract with sum
mer residents and others whereby
they should pay certain tax and no
more, regardless of the value of their
property aside from their real estate
in this state. The plan of the com
mission, as We understand it provides
for a uniform rate OF taxation on all
intangible property which will not
be confiscatory and drive personal
property under cover.
Under the present system the bur
den on personal property Is so much
greater than on real estate that peo-
pie absolutely will not give in their
interest bearing securities to be taxed.
This increases the taxes on real es-
tate and of poll tax payers and rem
ders the burden unfair and unequal.
The remedy offered by the commits
sion looks to be reasonable. BY max
ing a low uniform rate of taxation
on personal property no man could
afford to perjure himself and risk fine
and Imprisonment to save the small
part of his income that would be need
ed TO pay the taxes. Under the pres
ent law, IL he gave in an absolutely
correct list of his property 1t takes
from third TO two thirds of his in
come to pay the taxes. Consequently
he lies when he makes out his list,
always has lied and always will lie
is even justified in lying, II man ever
ls-as the rate is excessive and in
iquitous
1t seems to the Banner that this
suggestion Of the commission is its
most important one. II 1t should be
enacted into law 1t should have a
severe penalty clause that will rem
der 1t risky to evade making proper
returns, and also a clause which will
provide for collecting from every es-
tate all the taxes that 1t has lodged,
through perjury, for term of years,