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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-22

Gus Stratton of Westport, spent
several days in Aberdeen last week.
Mayor France left Saturday on a
business trip to Portland and Ray
mond
James Empey and J. G. Lewis were
among the passengers for Olympia
this morning.
The Friends in Council Club will
meet with Mrs. A. j. Stewart tomor-
row afternoon.
j. W. Kent is putting in an adj
dition to his residence on Exchange
street, in South Aberdeen.
Mrs F. E. Jones and children and
Miss Lillian Jones spent Sunday in
Elma, visiting relatives.
Bert Campbell left for San Fran
cisco this morning to visit his broth
er He will remain about month.
Mrs. Samuel Benn went to Port
land on Saturday, to spend a few
days with her daughter, Mrs. Fish.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will serve dinner at the parsonage.
next Wednesday from five to eight
O'Clock.
j. o. p. Lonsdale, of Portland, who
is largely interested in Chehalis
county realty, spent several days in
Aberdeen last week.
The A. o. U. w. lodge entertained
the Hoquiam lodge and the Degree
of Honor Friday evening. in a most
pleasant manner at their hall.
Frank H. Wilson has libeled the
steamer Independent for wages,
amounting to s454 The Independent
is bar bound at the north side jetty.
+. A. Franklyn, who has been
tallyman at the mills in this city,
left for Coos Bay, Oregon, Saturday
to take position with the Smith
Lumber Co.
The Civic Betterment Association
met in the city council chambers YES
The election of officers was postponed
until next Sunday afternoon.
l.. p. Dudley, w. ]. Patterson and
DR.. J. A. Mapes are preparing to
erect three-story brick block on
their porperty on Heron street west
of H, adjoining the proposed Finch
block.
Will Lanning and r. A. Wiley
have purchased eighteen acres of
land lying along the Chehalis river,
just east of their Portland Heights
property, which will be plated and
placed on the market
V. E. Workman arrived last week
from Astoria, and is planning to
establish weekly paper in the Finn
language. Mr.. Workman recently
sold his tri-weekly Finn paper in AS
toria, and thinks favorably of Grays
Harbor as field for a new venture.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-22

The Degree of Honor of Hoquiam
has invited the Aberdeen lodge to
meet with t.I~-. 49,. 44.uie>.a> ..s,4o.
A son was born this morning, two
minutes after. midnight, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Weatherwax. A George
Washington boy by narrow margin.
The body of Mrs. Adelia Parker,
who died suddenly in Seattle last
week, was brought to Aberdeen for
burial. The funeral took place Sat
urday morning from Woods under
taking establishment, Rev. F. f. w.
Greene officiating.
William Winters, of the firm of
Caughren, winters, Smith & Co., !, 10
have the contract to build the Union
Pacific roadbed between Aberdeen
and Gate, was in the city Saturday,
and said they would have 1900 men
on the work by March /.
Contractor II. G. Ellis has about
compelled crawling teh newly grad
ed streets on the hill. The fact that
the excessive rains have made mush
of the earth filling, has been of great
benefit Mr.. Ellis thinks, in that it
has allowed the gravel to mix with
the clay, making a solid foundation
when the water drains off.
George F. McDougal has loaned to
the public library, a complete set of
the encyclopedia of technical engineer
ing, which is being used for refer
ence by quite number of young
men. The library board is trying
to accumulate such books of refer
ence as will be useful not only to
the schools but also to those taking
courses
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-22
Tales Of tho Town TerSeIy Told.


Street Commissioner r. j. Hits is
sick at one of the local hospitals.
Miss Mary Dinse, postoffice clerk,
is confined to her home with a severe
cold.
A. s. Coats left for the Sound this
morning, and will later go to Ray
mond.
Mrs A. E. Cross visited Montesano
friends Saturday, the guest of Mrs
r. II. Fleet.
The Chehalis County Shingle
Manufacturers Association met at
Hoquiam Saturday.
A daughter was born last Thurs
day to Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Fraser
200 North E street.
Mrs. A. P. Stockwell is entertain
ing at luncheon this afternoon at her
home, Eighth and Broadway.
Miss Mary Bell, of Hoquiam, has
entered the training school for nurses
at the Grays iIarbor hospital.
The Anderson-Middleton mill clos
ed down on Saturday evening, for
two weeks to repair the furnaces.
Mrs. w. d. Peckham entertained
at luncheon Saturday, in honor of
her aunt, Mrs. J. ID. Simons, of Bos-
ton.
Frank Stencil who has been visit
ing his family here, left for Raymond
this morning to attend to his mill
business.
Emil Olson who has been attend
ing to business interests in Aber-
deem, left for his home in Troutdale,
Oregon, Saturday.
Bids were opened Saturday night
for building the Pythian Temple, on
First street, and were taken under
Amusement by the trustees.
Miss Duira Taggart and Master
Donald Linn, of Olympia, are visiting
relatives in the city, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. a. J. Stewart.
Captain S. c. Mitchell, Jr., ar
rived from Portland Friday night, be-
ing called to the bedside of his faith
er and mother, both of whom are
very i'll.
The Odd Fellows are remodeing
the lower floor of their building at
Market and + streets, and viii short
ly use the entire building for lodge
purposes.
Wishkah lodge, Knights of Pythias
has received handsome silk banner
from South Bend. which was won at
the recent district convention, in
the competitive team work match.
J.. II. Mayhall, a pioneer resident
of North Aberdeen, has leased his
residence, and will move his family
this week to Sultan, Wash, where
his two sons are building saw and
shingle MILL
Alfred ]. Anderson, the merchant
tailor, returned Saturday night from
a visit in the east. While away, Mr..
Anderson spent two weeks as cutter
in the leading tailoring house of Chi
cago, studying the new styles.
The Seattle exposition manage
ment has set apart the following
s" - 80 for Cnei..,io >~.-t,
Chehalis county, June 20; Aberdeen
July %; Elma, Sept. IS; Montesano,
Sept. 13; HoQuiam and Cosmopolis,
Sept %.
In the basketball game between
the Seniors and Juniors last Fri
day evening, the score stands % to
Is in favor of the Juniors. Be
tween the Sopohomes and Freshme
the score ended 35 to in favor of
the Sophomores
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-02-22

y twice-a-week transcript of tho hap
penings on Grays Harbor--The Aber-
deem Semi-Weekly Herald. $500 a year;
In advances.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

OF diet I understand that the Audi
bon oficials In this country are taking
steps TO prevent the wholesale slnugh-
ter OF birds and the sale OF the plum.
age
1T Is not alone the esthetic reason
that prompts one to protest against
the killing OF birds. but economic
causes furnish an indisputable nrrr-
ment- These birds. aside from the de-
light they afford as objects OF beauty,
form the basis OF the nations health.
as well as prosperity. What the street
cleaning department is TO this city the
sea birds are to the whole country. As
their activities as scavengers are
checked by unnatural destruction. PES
thence and death win surely fellow.
The bird stands at the foundation OF
all our natural resources and cur ver.f
existence as well
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16


Reasons Are Ample for Insisting 90
Protection from Slaughter
Unless the wholesale butchegy %
birds IN Florida is stopped there Will
be none left in that section Of the
country" said n. A. Austin Of New
York, a business man who spends a.
large part of his time in the south,
according to the Washington Post
In the past three years the Ever
glades Of Florida have been stripped
OF every yestige Of bird life to supply
the worlds millinery markets with
the plumage Of the heron that former
y bred there IN countless numbers
Now that the heron has practically
gone from Florida the bird robbers
are killing almost any other kind u
tropical bird that they can find II Is
a fact that Florida Is almost barren
Of birds at this time.
Doubtless We shall have to adopt
measures In this country similar 10
those In England, where steps have a.
ready been taken TO balk the activities
Of the plume hunters. The British
empire was ravaged as Florida has
been by the feather seekers. and bill
was put through parliament for pro
hibition OF the importation or expor-
tation OF the plumage. skin or body
OF all wild birds except ostrichee.
elder ducks and birds used as srticIs-s
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16
ENDURANCE OF TIE HoHsn
DriysA DALI, ths Disi@ncs Hs cs@
Gu Ia NOT Treat.

DFfysa DAILY, The Distance hs Csn
Co Ia NOS treat.
What Is a fair day work for q
horseT' Is frequent question and very
diiiicult 70 answer. The London bus
horse does eighteen mics a day, al a
rate Of seven miles an hour In double
harness with a four-ton bus; pair OF
post horses used 10 do twenty-six miles
with one-ton coach al eight miles 90
Ing and six returning.
Il have known The horse IN the
heavy deer van OF H. A. Buck
hounds 70 do over eighty miles IN
a day" says a writer IN Coun-
try Life IN America. -but they
were never worked more than twice
week A good horse viii frot his TWEEN
~ or thirty miles day for several
{ days consecutlyely. but cannot keep II
up; he mas do sixty miles IN one day.
but then must have a rest the next
-Smail horses. other things being
equal. stand more work and recover
more quickly than big horses. Some re-
markable Instances OF the powers Of
ponies are given IL william Days book.
which records a run Of lO7 miles IN
fourteen hours BY two boys oD ponies.
and one Of I72 miles in fwenty-three
and half hours by twelve-hand pony
(led). which beat the coacn from Lon
don 70 Exeter: the times given inelud-
ed all stops.
Town work. on account Of the fire.
quent stops and the hard pavement. In
dnces fatigue. and especially leg weari-
ness. sooner than country life. Two
horses worked well within their powers
win always prove more economical in
the end than one that Is habitually
driven 70 the utmost limit OF his ca
pacify.
There are however, many cases
where from different causes one horse
represents what the schoolb0y called
the 'irreduclble maximum then the
animal par excellence 70 be bought Is
the cob. though be VIII not be be too
easy 10 ind In this country. where the
love Of fast trotters has dominated the
question OF general utility.
yet the true cob. sturdy In build.
with plenty OF bone but enough blood
20 keep him from being sluggish. is one
OF the most useful specimens Of the
equine race. Wen Under fifteen hands
he is easy 10 mount and sufficiently |
short IN his stride to be a comfortable
back for even elderly men. and he is up
10 quite a considerable weight; in har-
ness be Is sprightly. quite fast enough |
for ordinary purposes. and being low
and thick is capable Of a surprising
power Of draft
I'm England. where he is as common
an be is rare here. be Is the mainstnJ
Of the small and the general drudge
Of the large establishment and Is usu-
ally an ornament TO both. he should
carry his bead wen. have undenied
good shoulders. a short back. and pow
srfui quarters. being. In short biz
horse IN q small compass"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

tomtUFt Tor ftAtm Namrns
Plain women exist. and form a DEF
mite factor In our social economy.
Not all Of us are blessed With good
features. soft eyes. . nne figure and
clear complexion. Some OF as are
born with dull skins. wide mouths and
snuh noses. and not all the arts Of
dress and toilet can make us pretty.
or even prcsentsblc.
but all the same. plain women live
and thrive. and nov and then make
brilliant marriages. says Mrs. Fitz-
roy Stewart IN the Strand. In fact.
one has only 10 use ones eyes 10 see
that some ugly women have for men
quits a weird power OF attraction.
History teaches us this: for NE are
told. IN several instances. OF uncomely
women who have ruled the destinies
OF men and nations
Catherine OF Russia and Nine. de
Mslntenon had no looks: and Mary.
Queen Of Scots. who has gone down 70
fame a. a beauty. appears IN her pic
lures A. thin. smail-eyed. and hard
featured. Indeed. only one portrait
IL said 10 exist In which she in shown
az fair.halred and lovely. and this
hangs IN Daikeith palace. and belongs
10 the Duke OF Baccleuch.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

ing. and in point OF education most OF
them are mere children beside our
girls As soon as the first shock OF
being allowed so much as speak 70 a
woman Is over they awaken to an
other conception OF women. and they
almost fall down and worship those
girls as superior beings. There follow
the apparently harmless Irritation. the
Hitting OF the man. or the possible
lowering OF his conception OF Ameri-
an women by some indiscretion on
the part OF the girl. or. as happens
In more cases than care 10 think OF.
some terrible tragedy. OF which the
death OF Elsie Sigel Is an example.
Il believe that the death OF Elsie
Sirel was one OF those results. The
organizations that allow this thing
10 20 on and the parents who allow
their daughters to be drawn into this
terrible net OF temptation are the ones
who are to blame for the scores Of
heart-breaking tragedies OF which
have been the witness. and the number
OF which Is daily growing. To me one
of the most shocking Of all the devel-
opments OF this recent tragedy was
the finding OF those hundreds Of com
letters written TO Leon by
white girls from al over the country.
II anything could show the results
OF this pernicious system that fact
does II with terrible clearness. The
time has come when something should
Be done
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

She tired Of the dropping hat that
Presses 90 heavily on her persplring
fershead these torrid midsummer
days. yet in her efforts TO render her-
self more comfortable this wise girl
does no, iose sight Of Dame Fashion.
She knows that black hats never
we're 20 popular. 30 she takes a look
around and finally buys a graceful
vide brimmed shape In black lace
braid. She Grapes Il IN voluminous
folds Of soft black satin around the
crown--a simple but effective and be-
coming trimming. She buys couple
Of stunning hat pins Of brilliants. and
instead OF wearing the hat down over
the eyes A. fashion has decreed In the
recent past she daringly pints Il back
--off her face. Thus she bows to
fashion in wearing the black hat. but
openly defes her In the method Of
wearing H.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

A single bitter word may disouiet
an sntirs family Tor = whole day. one
ssriy glance casts a shadow over the
heusehoid. But a smile may light up
the darkest and dreariesg hours No
natter hos humble the abode. n Il IL
thus sarnishrd with grace and Kind
ness. the heart viii turn lovingly 10
ward Il from the iumuit Of the world
Without The gentle grace OF the
mother Of such a home remains 10 be
ssen IN her daughter and the fAtherly
Kindness hnds its echo IN the nobility
and courtesy OF the sons On the
ether hand. from an unhappy. mis-
governed home 90 forth those Who
yin make other homes unhappy and
perpetuato the sadness. contentious
snd strife Of their own early lives
Agricultural Epiiomls,.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

goods. It Is all the more refreshing.
then. TO peruse the announcement OF
an innkeeper IN one OF the smaller
States who was evidently burning with
a desire to tell the exact truth about
his establishment:
mot the largest hotel in the town,
not newly furnished throughout, no
free bus to train. not the best grub the
market affords. but simply clean beds
and good food. rs cents 70 sleep. rs
cents to eat Toothpicks and ice water
thrown in. Try US. Pay up. And II
not satisfied keep mumi"-LoDdon An
aWera.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

IL was pay day, and every one had
got his envelope before the dinner hour.
some Of the men had gone out quietly
as soon a. the little packet had been
handed TO them. only to return again
70 their desha At noon there was
slight let-up In the work. as half the
force prepared TO so out to get some
thing 20 eat
Il like pay day" said thin man.
because then I always spend 10 cents
more for lunch. and Il makes me feel
better all the rest OF the day
you ought to eat more. anyway.
said the stout old clerk. eyeing the
smaller man with dIsfRvor. Il spend
all my extra money on food Not be-
ing married. / have to have some ex-
travagsnces."
Il don't call being married an ex-
trsvagancc," remarked a third III
costs about once and a half as much TO
keep two as Il does to keep one As
matter Of fact. have saved moDey-
or rather my wife has-by it,
Saved money" exclaimed one whe
was struggling out OF a tattered ones
coat into his neatly pressed street
Jacket Il don't see how any one can
save money, not in this world at any
rate. IL costs 20 much 70 keep up ap
pearancesi''
Il guess you're right said the faded
cheerful man. who had worked there
the longest 81 found that out when
I was your age. and l decided that
there are lots OF things better than
Appearances. I've got 'em In my room.
any time you'd like to see. Anybody
going to Cutters to eatf-
No one cared TO Just then. and tns
faded man went out alone.
swhat did he meanY" inquired ths
married man. ~what has he got In
his roomT'
"oh. nothing much" said the stout
clerk ''His wife died. you know, about
ten years back. and he's been living By
himself. Collects books and pictures
Spends his money that way. I'd rather
eat"
SOD 1. Or buy clothes" said ths
stylish youth.
II wouldn't" said the married man
smphatically. Il know how be feels
his wife died. you say1 never knew
that before He put his hat on. =
think III 20 TO Cutters to-day"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16
a HrpEous pAEoxn
p~~Eeay Attending Teaching OF chi
ssss ~ Young whiss women.

prngedy Attending Teaching OF Chi
ness By yoang white women.
Declaring that the system OF mis-
sions IN Chinatown IN having Ameri-
can girls teach Chinese men Is d.
rectiy responsible for the death Of
Elsie sigeI. whose body was found in
the room OF William Leon. Miss Helen
r. Clark. director Of the Helen r.
Clark Mission. at 1876 Worth street.
New York city. one Of the leading
missionaries IN that city. denounces
fhe plan As a source OF moral corrup-
lion both 70 the Chinese and 70 many
Of the young women who teach them.
''iss Clark has been known IN New
York and other parts Of the country
for many years for her intimate
knowIedge OF conditions among the
Chinese.
Imagine our Young women's Chris
tian Association fitted out with a
CORPS Of young and for the most part
attractive girls as teachers" she said.
with a teacher 70 each pupil for the
purpose Of teaching some special sub
sect lie English Imagine a daily
and intimate association such as that
system would lead 10 going on for
month after month and even year
after year. and imagine the reputation
the association would have in a short
time under those conditions, The case
IN our Chinese missions, with their
large majority OF women as teachers
Is similar. except that Il is rendered
Infinitely worse and more dangerous
on account Of the traditional ideas.
hundred generations old. held BY
the Chinese regarding women.
In China any social intercourse
between the sexes is thing unheard
o. Take a young Chinese and sud
denly throw him into daily and init
mate contact with an attractive Amer
lean girl. and consider the effect. as
have done 10 my sorrow for many
years. The Chinese reverence learn
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16
W1OMENS INTERESTS


Fiontes Coed Way 90 Entertafn.
A picnic is one OF the most attrae'
tive forms OF entertainment. especially
where a hostess wishes 10 give = sim
pie AFFAIR. As the success OF a picnic
depends on the attractiYsness Of the
luncheon. care must be given 70 It's
choosing and packing. II Il takes
place in a woods. fresh fsh. coffee.
and potatoes cooked over bonfire,
besides being attractive edibles, con.
tribute great fun. n the picnic takes
place in a park. sandwiches. cold
meats. salads. pickles. cakes Ice cream
and lemonade should be chosen. Small
rolls nllsd With lettuce. chopped
olives. nuts. minced meats. keep fresh
and are easily handled Pickles. olives
and chow chow are good appetizers
and when put IN bottles keep fresh.
A large cake or small cakes baked
ihs day before make attractive des'
ssrt Though coffee Is not readily
heated. feed coffee and lemonade are
cooling drinks.
II Is we'll for the hostess 10 plan
games while she and her helpers are
setting the table. The table should
BE- spread on the grass In true picnic
style N Inexpensive tablecloth may
be used. with a square OF white oil
cloth the same sire 10 put underneath.
In the center are placed the dishes.
filled with sandwiches. olives. pickles,
nuts. fruit and cake. Each place r.
sst with a wooden plate. japanese nap
KIN. a knife. fork and spoons
The picnic over. the hostess should
hs a. particular about clearing the
fahls as abe would b IN her own
home. Tho crumbs can BE- fed 10 the
birds. The wooden plates and nap
kins put back into the luncheon basket
And destroyed Al home
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

lady Was won BY the following effort:
To be = lady means. righuy 10 be
a gentieNoman who shows BY her
every word and action a sweet and
gentle dignity. with 4 gracious charm
OF manner. A woman whose heart IL
pure and true. who Is tender toward
All suffering. who sympathizes with
those In trouble. and Is ever ready 10
give that which costs her some effort
and self-dcnial A lady thinks no work
deroKaiory. and no one Is deemed too
low 70 receive courtesy and Kindness
She Il pure and good IN every detail
Of life. a true friend and minister
Ing angel IN sorrow and IN sickness
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

1t Is agreed on all sides that as a
rule humorous advertisements are to
Be avoided. Business is business. and
the businesslike ad. is the one that
counts Nevertheless It Is interesting
to come upon an odd. amusing or out
OF the ordinary speclmen-for In
stance. that OF the photographer who
made specially Of baby photographs.
His advertisement read
~Bring your dear little babies n
they don't sit still won't get cross.
I was baby once myseif~
What Is especially rare Is 10 ind an
advertiser who viii exhibit amy eandor
about the neEatiHe qualities Of his
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

For unbroken chilblaina rubbing
with common table salt Ia one OF the
best remedies known. Add Just enough
water TO make the salt damp.
The finger nails should be mani
cured once each week. then II they
are scrubbed and polished every day
It should keep them In good order.
A nnc.iooth comb valuable for Ger.
tain purposes. IS capable OF injurlns
the scalp n used unwisely. for tho
tiny points. close together irrItate the
skin and. far from removing the dan.
drum. a. many persons think, will In
crease H.
For the circulation OF the blood In
tho scalp a vigorous brushing In the
sun will prove wonderfully helpful. II
btIngn new simmer and color, and
ali the unnatural oils are banlshed BY
the warm rays. 80 that the couture
vii DO soft aud nuify
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

dered by plain silk in the deepest
shade. This band was adjusted in
waved lines. the two pointed ends
meeting -but not jolning-on the
right near the front A sweep Of
handsome aIgrettes in tones OF brown
and gold completed the garniture-
A new fancy Is the large soft wing.
the pointed tip OF which runs into a
broad. stin quill The quill is OF the
same color az the wing. but Il Is usual
" covered with big dots Of contrast
Ing color.
Strings. usually not serving any
practical purpose, but caught up and
knotted IN some graceful fashion, ap
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-16

II you have back porch or any con-
venlence OF posts put galvanized
screw hooks on inside OF each post:
cut your line OF either rope or wire
for the distances between. tying loops
IN the ends in each. which can be
easily hooked of and on. Put away
and keep clean when not IN use.