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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
Why Lincoln Told Stories.

Lincoln undoubtedly appropriated all
the stories he could acquaint himself
with. regardless of their antiquity. and
often. no doubt, he adapted their point
to the conditions of the people he
lived among. His own explanation Of
his extraordinary propensity to anec-
dOte in speech or conversation is ex-
celently given in the Century Maga-
zine by Colonel Silas W. Burt. who re-
lates a remarkable incident. hitherto
unpublished. of civil war history. 1t is
not necessary in this connection to do
more than quote the words.
II believe l have the popular rcNuta
ton of being Il story teller. but | do
not deserve the name in its general
sense, for it is not the story Itself. but
its purpose or effect. that interests he
l often avoid q long and useless dis
cussion by others or Il laborious eX.
PLANTATION on my own part by Il short
story that Illustrates my point of view.
So, too, the sharpness Of 4 refusal or
the edge of rebuke may be blunted by
an appropriate story, so as to save
wounded feeling and yet serve the pur-
pose. No; l am not simply Il story
teller, but story telling as an emollient
saves me much friction and distress"
1t may be added that this accords
with the view which most students of
Lincoln's character had reached.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
Lincoln's Odd Appearance.

Lincoln's favorite outer garb as he
sailed forth in winter for his Office
was an ancient gray shawl. He took
particular pains never to have his hat
brushed or his shoes BACKED. His
carpetbag threatened at the seams to
disgorge its burden Of legal docu-
ments. His green cotton umbrella had
no handle to speak Of, and inside was
the legend, "A. Lincoln" the letters
cut out of white muslin and sewed to
the faded cloth. Altogether he looked
like the advance agent of Denman
Thompson show. In 1856 pair of
spectacles cost him 371a cents.
The office was in character with the
notorious Indifference to appearances
of the senior partner of the firm. Once
a young law student attempted to
blaze a trail through the accumulated
rubbish and found that some seeds
given by congressman had taken root
and sprouted III the dirt.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10

ory of once having been the means OF
contributing to the entertainment Of
Abraham Lincoln is Teresa CarrenO,
now the most distinguished female
piano artist Of the day. In those days
she was being exploited as musical
prodigy" and even at that early age
she was the mistress of a wonderful
technique. The Lincolns went to hear
the little Venezuelan maiden play and
were delighted with her. She was in
vited to the White House and played
for the president.
All Of these women of genius whose
blessed privilege it was to dispel a
little of the gloom which was even
then enshrouding the personality of
the greatest man of his age are still
in the flesh. Adelina Patti, now the
Baroness Cederstrom, is growing old
gracefully in her castle in Wales;
Lolita, who is as thrifty as she is men-
tally alert, lives in New York city in
a beautiful home of her own; Nine.
Carreno, whose art has developed into
splendid fulfillment of her youthful
promise, is still Americas premiere
pianiste, and Anna Dickinson, broken
physically and mentally wrecked, is
living in retirement in New York city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
lincoln's Cabinet.

Lincoln hated to dictate. He shrank
from assuming to control the members
of his cabinet until forced by circum-
stances to take upon himself the re-
sponsibility. His natural preference
was to work with rather than to lead
men. He could not bear to humble
any fellow being, however low his
rank. But he found as emergencies
arose that some one must rule and
that as president he alone was re-
sponsible to the people. His courage
never permitted him to shirk a duty,
and thus little by little his power was
modestly put forth.
When the members Of Lincoln's cab
met first met probably no one among
them suspected that their counsels
would be ruled by the man who sat
at the head Of the table. None Of
them knew him, and most Of them
felt they were the superiors Of the I'M
tried and unframed president. They
had oil been chosen by him for polit-
ical or party reasons. Four had been
his competitors for the nomination at
Chicago
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10

turned on the piano stool with naive
"Mr. President, is that enough for to-
day?'
The tired. homely face of the great
president relaxed into a smile which
the Baroness Cederstrom has not for
gotten to this day, so kindly was it
and so expressive of wonder and adj
miration for the singers art.
Il lock upon your visit to me as a
special providence" he said. II shall
always remember it."
Another woman whose talent afford
ed Mr.. Lincoln many moments of res
pite from his arduous and soul rack
ing labors was Charlotte CraDtree,
who under the stage name of Little
Lolita was the favorite American
comedienne of that period. Although
Miss Crabtree was still in her teens.
she had already achieved a national
reputation as a brilliant impersonator
of light comedy roles and had sung
and danced herself into the affections
of the theater going public with
cleverness that speedily brought her
AdiiiC anu lOl lullCs A>ol lOliS DClOle
the dreadful tragedy in Ford's theater
she played an engagement In Wash
ington, and the president and his fam
lily were among her most appreciative
admirers.
A famous woman whose intellectual
1ty and remarkable oratorical power
made her person of remarkable in
terest to the Lincoln family was Anna
Z. Dickinson, who at that time was
at the zenith of her fame as lecturer
against slavery and disunion and kim
dred topics. Miss Dickinson was an
early advocate of emancipation and
was accustomed to make frequent
visits to the White House to urge Mr..
Lincoln to take the step. On these
occasions Miss Dickinson was received
with the most generous hospitality.
and her ultra radical views were given
respectful consideration.
A fourth woman who has carried
with her during her long and success
full professional career the happy men,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
LINCOLN A BRIGHT BOY.

When Lincoln was about nineteen he
was employed by Mr.. Gentry of Gen
tryville, Ind, to go with his son Allen
down the river to New Orleans with
cargo of bacon and other produce.
While they were loading at Rockport,
on the Ohio. Lincoln saw a good deal
of the pretty Miss Roby who after
ward became the wife Of Allen Gen
try. At this time the young lady evil
IDENTITY had ii strong liking for the flu
ture emancipation. This, however. did
not prevent her from writing of him in
her diary as follows:
ABE is a long. leggy, gawky boy,
dried up and shriveled. One evening
he and | were sitting on the boat, and
| remarked that the sun was going
down. He said to me: That's not so. 1t
doesn't really go down. 1t only seems
to. The earth turns from west to east,
and the revolution of the earth carries
us under, as it We're. We do the sink
ing, as you call it. The sun. as to us,
is comparatively still; its sinking is
only an appearance l replied, Abe,
what fool you are!' / found out after
ward that l was the fool, not Lincoln"
In after years Mrs. Gentry wrote to
one Of Lincoln's friends as follows: II
am now thoroughly satisfied that at
that time Mr.. Lincoln knew the gen.
eral laws Of astronomy and the move
ments Of the heavenly bodies. He was
better read then than the world knows
or is ever likely to know. He was
the learned boy among us unlearned
folk"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
lincoIn's Favorite Poem.

According to those who knew him
most intimately, Mr.. Lincoln was never
again the same man after the death Of
Ann Rutledge, the best beloved" Of
his early manhood. He had always
been subject to attacks Of mental de-
preston, but after her death they be-
came more frequent and alarming. 1t
was about that time that he came
across some verses in the Poets Cor
ner" Of rural newspaper which made
strong impression on him. This was
the poem beginning "Oh, why should
the spirit Of mortal be proud?" None
who ever heard him repeat these Won
derfully plaintive yet curiously empty
lines in after life realized that they
served to keep in his memory grief
which remained with perpetual in
sistence in his heart, to which he could
not with becoming delicacy allude d.
rectly, but there is little doubt that
Lincoln never recovered wholly from
the loss of his youthful tiancee.
For many months after the passing
of this beautiful young woman Lin.
colin was utterly disconsolate and
made no secret Of the fact. It was
then that these ultra somber lines
seemed to furnish him with a vehicle
by means Of which he might give ex-
preston to some Of the sadness Of
soul which overshadowed him. In the
words of one who knew him at the
time: "He was heard to murmur them
to himself as he slipped into the vii
lage at nightfall after an evening visit
to the cemetery, and he would sudden
ly break out with them in little social
assemblies after periods of silent
gloom. They seemed to come unbid
den to his lips"
That poem is now Lincoln's very
own. The name of the obscure poet is
lost to posterty. but his unpretentious
work is associated imperishably with
the memory of one of the worlds
greatest men and interviewer with the
history Of his supreme sorrow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
How She Helped Lincoln With "UncIe
Toms Cabin"


In that little heroic advance guard
Of men and Women who battlcd val
iantly for the spread Of anti-slavery
sentiment in this republic Harriet
Ea@rhcr Stowe was most conSplcu-
GUS. Her propaganda was conduct
ed within her own domestic circle,
and her potent weapon was her pen
but it accomplished marvels. Her
Uncle Toms Cabin" was Il real i'll
vincible armada. Once launched. there
was nothing that could silence its
guns. On its earliest appearance in
serial form it began its career rs an
educative force. and it grew daily as a
maker of sentiment.
Nor did it matter much that it was
work which. measured even by the
standards of the time. was not esteem
ed a notable example of literary handi-
craft. That it was never accepted by
those whose opinion should have been
final as true picture of conditions as
they actually were did not in the least
initiate against its potency as a re-
forming agent. 1t kept right on in its
victorious and convincing way regard
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10

ment prevalent in the early sixties.
Although they had found little oppor-
tunity In early life to cultivate a taste
for the theater, both the president and
his wife were especially fond Of the
play and were familiar figures at the
capitals rather primitive places of
amusement. Although his musical ap-
probation did not extend beyond a
hearty enjoyment Of the homely sing
ing Of the Hutchinson family, whose
ballads had contributed so powerfully
to the spread Of anti-slavery sentiment
throughout the Union, Mr.. Lincoln
sometimes went to the opera. On one
of these occasions he heard Adelina
Patti, then in the first flush of her
fame as prima donna. The opera
was MARTA" and the diva sang 1.-THE
Last Rose Of Summer" in English. The
president was delighted with the song,
sought an Introduction to the singer
and invited her to come to the White
House.
The following day when the wonder
full young song bird arrived at the ex-
ecutive mansion Mr.. Lincoln was deep
in the discussion Of some perpleXing
war problem with the members Of his
cabinet. When he entered the parlOr
in which the singer was waiting rather
impatiently his solemn countenance
was almost convulsed with anxiety and
apprehension. At sight Of the diva his
drawn features lightened perceptibly,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10

and he greeted her warmly and told
her of the pleasure her singing had
given him.
81 hope to hear you sing The Last
Rose Of Summer again." he said.
'I'll sing 1t now" said Patti impul-
sively, drawing off her gloves and seat
ing herself at the piano.
She was in fine voice, and the in
SEPARATION of her distinguished and high
~ appreciative audience of one made
her singing especially effective. De-
spite the fact that on that very even
ing she was billed to sing a most ex-
acting role in opera, she poured forth
a wealth Of melody with unstinted
generosity, "Home, Sweet Home" ISL
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
HARRIET BEEcHER STOWE, 1864.

less of the protests that there were no
market scene was the product Of dis
eased Imagination and that half the
horrors revealed in it's pages We're non
existent.
1t was an avant-courier Of Abraham
Lincoln and his mission, and the great
emancipation always regarded it as
such. For its author he had the most
appreciative admiration. and she was
always welcomed at the White House.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
MAY STOP GRIDIRoN GAME.
Football at Government Indian Schools
Likely to Be Abolished.

A rumor has it that the Indian serv-
ice Of the department Of the interior of
the national government is apt to abol-
ish football at the government Indian
schools. Such ruling would affect
Carlisle, Haskell institute and the
Grand Junction school at Sherman, in
California. The loss Of Carlisle would
leave big vacancy on some of the
most important schedules in the coun-
try.
That the Indian service contemplates
abolishing football in its jurisdiction
is not only new phase Of the uni
versal crusade against the game, but
1t is understood that the trouble over
the Pennsylvania Carlisle game and
the death Of Haskell substitute from
injuries in Kansas game have some
thing to do with the rumored agita-
ton.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
Columbia to Row Navy MAY 7.

Announcement has been made that
Columbia university will hold a dual
track and field meet and crew race
at Annapolis May Z. Owing to the
financial condition of the crew at the
Morningside institution, only the var
sity eight will be sent to row against
the middies.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
Christy Mathewson an Author.

Christy Mathewson, the famous
pitcher of the New York Nationals,
has just completed the manuscript Of
baseball story for boys Of all ages,
which will be ready for delivery in
February. This will be the first Of a
series Of boys stories on sports to be
known as "Matty Books"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10
WOMEN WHO
KNEW LINCOLN.
BY GERALD PRIME.

copyright, 1910, by American Press Asso.
ciatiun1
EAESPlTE his rather gloomy tenn.
u IN permanent and always present
IT, realization of the fearful re-
sponsibilty which the civil
war had fastened upon him, Mr.. Lin
coin never held himself aloof from
the various forms of popular amuse-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10

vance River" "Old Kentucky Home"
"Comin' Thro' the Rye" and half a
dozen other folk songs following in
quick succession.
Throughout this impromptu concert
Mr.. Lincoln sat motionless with his
long arms folded and his eyes half
closed. When Patti had finished sic
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-02-10

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Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-20

Whether or not cold or hot baths are
more cooling in warm weather will prob
ably always be a matter of discussion. The
truth is, persons are differently affected
by them. One who is highly nervous may
be so stimulated by immersion in hot
water as to make her extremely warm
afterward. on the other hand. the reaction
from a cold bath may be so great as to
induce heat OF the body. and so 1 think
II is matter for each TO experiment with
and then act accordingly.
That a tub before going to bed, when the
weather is warm. will frequently be so
cooling and soothing as TO make the night
a restful one, there is no doubt. and prob
bly, the only danger OF this form OF cool
ing off is overindulgence. What may be
suited to one whose heart is strong and
who is full blooded might be injurious to
another.
For example, a woman who Is very
strong gets into a tub OF decidedly cold
water and stays in II for twenty minutes
or half an hour, the body being entirely
submerged. From time to time she adds
more cold water. arguing that the water
becomes less chilled as the heat Of her
body is drawn out This treatment agrees
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-20

TUESDAY-It is so nice being at Mollie's
and not having to dress up all the time,
the way one has to at hotel 1t is quite
sickening sensation to have another
woman appear in a gown she has never
had on before when you are wearing your
last one oftener than you would like to.
must fix up something new
while l am here or blondy will be
ahead in the matter of dress 1 am ter
ribly afraid shall have to have something
done to my colored gown. I simply couldn't
walk upstairs in it, the other day. 1t is
absurd for them not to have broader lower
steps
Mollie has a dress / am crazy about.
She has practiced for hours. but finds she
cannot walk in 1t, so she just uses it to
drive In. watched her go out to the run
about in It yesterday, and It seemed to
me that she moved quite easily. But she
told me afterward that twas rather pain
full, and that IL Sam hadn't been looking on
she would have crawled, or pretended she
had hurt her foot, and got some one to help
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-20
Caution Should Be Exercised in Summer Bathing

perfectly with her but with a less strong
constitution illness might result.
The most cleansing and cooling bath in
summer is one taken partly from a basin
and a shower. In this way air strikes
the skin continuously, while the body is
wet, and GOODNESS is created. To take il
most successfully one should stand on a
crash mat before a basin filled with warm
water. Either a bath brush, sponge or
water cloth is required, and the body, be-
ginning at the face is thoroughly washed
making no attempt at rlnsing. To finish,
one steps into a tub and turns on a hand
or heavy shower, as the bath may be
equipped. The soapy water is rinsed off
and perfect cleanliness is had. II drying
is done by patting with soft towels no
friction is created, and there viii be no
overheating reaction.
sponging Of the body during the night
when the weather Is too intensity hot to
sleep Will be most refreshing, especially
when there is a tablespoonful OF pure
alcohol 20 a quart OF water The tenn
perature should be only tepid, and the
moisture is 10 be allowed 10 dry off. This
will sometimes 80 relax the nerves as to
make sleep possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-20

Marvellous, Holmesl You must have
been through it yourself" calculated.
And in thanks she took her own little
lacey-hanky to"
you read me like a bookl" 1 cried.
I'm so bored by reading" she com
planned.
"But-its really remarkable how you
sputtered.
"Oh, 1 suppose II there had been trains
in the days Of Eve" she retorted, YEARLY.
mo doubt the train lurched dreadfully
during the operation"
There were several curves" / agreed,
cheerily
"Eh?" she questioned, sharply.
"Oh, In the road-I mean in the railroad
line" FASTENED to reply.
Enough so one needs a steady"
"One steady Is enough" 1 smiled. "Oh,
well-a-day. she couldn't fiji the cinder in
my eye"
did she find admiration" she cross
examined.
"well, I'll tell you-the candy butcher in
terrupted just then"
They always like to show up persons
with stationery money"
1T wasn't that but he insisted on hand
ing me most of his stock" continued.
"Oh, 1 see. Your hands we're full she
comprehended
Il was explaining palmistry," confided.
II told her that she was a coquette and
that the lines Of her hand showed she was
going to make a very beautiful, fascinating
and clever girl vur-ry, vur-ry jealous"
Not at ALI" she interrupted. But stop
before you sp0i! It,"
thought so, too.
Copyright, 1910 by the N. Y. Herald Coz
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-20

, as 1 have earned twice as much per week
as 1 used to make at home.
"'You are fortunate person. 1 OBJ
served.
mot at ALL replied Dan. Don't you
catch on to my idea? 1 wanted to go
broke. l was quite prepared to sleep on
the park benches and to rustic my grub
as best 1 might. 1 wouldn't have even
minded taking my place in the bread line.
1t would have been a great eye-opener.'
There isn't any reason on earth why
you, shouldn't tag yourself on to the end
OF the bread line tonight l told him. 4
believe they make you wait several hours
for one loaf OF stale bread, which kind
of takes the shine off the idea, to my
mind But il your taste lies in that direo-
ton, go ahead and good luck to YOU.
Dan stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Well, now he said, 1t seems foolish to
do that sort of thing unless one is forced
to 1t. or course l could chuck my job,
spend all my money, and be on my uppers
in no time. But that would be using arti-
fetal means to attain my ends. The atmos-
phere would be false. L want to be able
to take the stump in Texas some day and
tell my audience that 1, the man asking for
preferment at their hands. have known
what It means to be penniless among the
teeming millions Of a great metropolis; that
have lived as a brother in misfortune
among the worthy but downtrodden poor.
want to be able to tell them how 1 fought
my way to the top once more, but my ex-
perience must have been genuine
What can one say to fellow who talks
like that? Dan was in deadly earnest, and
didn't like to laugh at him. So 1 nodded
alphabetically, and remarked that was
too bad he should have to return to Texas
disappointed.
Don't you worry about THAR he ex-
claimed l am going to try again. In a
few days time ! am going on to Chicago.
haven't saved much money, and after
| paying for my ticket will only have about
$50 on hand. Very likely l will have a
rocky time out there. and II 1 did / won t
! regret my experiences here. The contrast
will be instructive.
| He went, too. l said goodby to him
at the ferry yesterday, a man who was
going to Chicago because he had met with
| too much good luck In New York. Did you
ever hear anything to beat that?"