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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-02-08

broken every canon Of good writing.
In his own day the success of Dick
ems was SO prodigious that the critics
hid their diminished heads. II is only
since his death that they have ventur.
ed out of their holes and started a
mighty chatter about the way he dot
ted his is and about his use of black
ink instead Of purple. What a per
fectly killing time these critics could
have picking flaws with the construc
ton Of mountain. Well. Dickens
builded a literary mountain. and these
wiseheimers have been yammering
about the holes and rough places in it
ever since. Still all Of them together
would be hard put to it to make an
ant hill.
An Unhappy Youth.
Charles Dickens was born in Ports
mouth, Feb. I. 1872 His youth was
most unhappy. 1t Is said that his own
father was the original of Mr. Mi
cawber and Mr.. Turveydrop. What
through sickness and poverty the boy
became intimate with the seamy side
which he later portrayed in his books
He speaks of himself as very queer
small boy" He had but little more
schooling than Abraham Lincoln and
saw nearly as many hardships. Not
until he had become reporter and
had begun writing little skits for the
magazines did his skies brighten
There is an entertaining story of the
origin of his pen name of Boz" He
had called his younger brother
Moses which. with cold in his
head became Bosses" and this in turn
was shortened to Boz"
At the age of nineteen Dickens was
writing paragraphs on one of the Lon
don papers, and from this time to the
end of his life his pen was busy. The
"Sketches by Boz" appeared whom he
was twenty-three and achieved immp-
date popularity. He was married the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-02-08

next year and at about the same time
began the appearance Of the "Pickwick
Papers," For the next quarter Of
century. or until his death in 1870, the
world was literally at his feet.
Some one has said Of Dickens that
there is no evidence in his works that
he had ever read book. Perhaps the
only other great writer Of whom this
could be said was Shakespeare. While
specifically the two are dissimilar, eX
amined more closely there is much in
common between England's premier
dramatist and her greatest novelist
Dickens had strong turn for the
stage, was himself a good actor, and
while his early plays amounted to lit
tie, his stories have been dramatized
with immense success. The power to
portray character, the humor, the uni
versal sympathy, the charm of charac
ter and the faculty to grip mems hearts
was possessed in a supreme degree by
both writer's and was never found In
Dickens even wrote verse, although
little Of 1t has lived except THE Ivy
Green" In my own view Dickens was
the Shakespeare of English fiction.
Elaborate preparations have bee!
made to celebrate his centenar,
throughout the world. The novelist's
son, Alfred Tennyson Dickens. was il
America to attend this celebration al
the time of his sad death only short
month previous to the event Other
Of the family are said to be in poverty
and recent theatrical benefit wherel
represented on the stage was given il
London, the proceeds of which went T.
the descendants.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-02-08

founded the modern Christmas. he
started a new school In fiction, and his
people are such that we would know
them across the street Mrs. PeggOtty,
whose buttons few whenever she
laughed; Uriah Heep, Old Scrooge, MI
cawber and half a hundred more have
become familiar inmates Of our house
holds. These are not characters in flc-
ton. They are flesh and blood. The
extravaganza and exaggeration with
which they are portrayed do not make
them less real, but more so, which is
q triumph Of art indeed.
In certain parts Of this country, and
in others for aught know, to say "the
Dickens" at one time was equivalent
to saying "the Old Harry" 1.-The Old
Scratch" "the Old Nick" or any other
of the many synonyms for his sooty
majesty. Many boy has been whip
ped for crying 1.-The Dickens" in GER
tain tone of voice, for that was swear
lag "My. such awful language. Don't
Iou ever dare say that naughty word
again!' Making an anathema of the
Dickens patronymic may have come
from the fact that we resented his
"American Notes" and Martin Chuz-
zlewit." Even so, 1t was left handed
compliment, a recognition of his i'm
portance We do not so distinguish a
nobody. 1t was an admission that his
criticisms had got under our skins
Now all that is forgotten, and Charles
Dickens has no more sincere admirers
than are found in America.
Reform by Ridicule.
We cannot exactly blame him fol-
those early structures. The boatload
Of editors in comforters that went out
to welcome and interview him as be
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-02-08
D164FHT1GH1ifEN

SOME RICE RECIPES.

TA7HEN cooking rice remember that
" it will absorb three or four
times as much water as there
is rice. When milk is used instead OF
water little more than this quantity
Is needed.
Rice ought to be very carefully
washed before cooking. 1t should be
put through several waters and rub
bed between the hands.
The best way to clean rice Is to
blanch it, To blanch rice put it over
a hot fire in a saucepan Of water.
Boil for five minutes and drain. Place
on n sieve and let cold water run
through It, The grains will then be
clean and will not stick together.
The rice when blan he'd may be re
turned to the fire and cosked in hot
water or milk. Rice should always be
cooked as rapidly as possible. When
nearly all the water or milk has been
absorbed by the grains the cooking
should be com ,,leted over hot water.
For Luncheon or Tea.
Rice and Cheese. This makes q nice
dish for lieon or tea. Boil four
tablespoonfuls Of rice in sailed water
and when it is tender drain ii and
season With heaping tablespoonful
IF grated cheese stirring ii around
with n fork Heap .he rice in dish
md turn another heapinG tablespoon.
ful of cheese over it.
Drowned Rice Wash cupful OF
rice through several waters. Put over
The fire in four quarts OF boiling wa
ter and boil twenty five minutes.
Drain and banch. Sprinkle tea
spoonful of salt over the rice and
shake well. Spread the rice on plat
ter and cover with cupful of brown
sugar Bake in moderate oven for
five minutes. Serve warm with or
without milk. as preferred.
A Standard Recipe.
Last of all, here is recipe for rice
pudding. recommended as true and
tried:
Rice Pudding.-Take two tablespoon
fuls of rice. four tablespoonful of
sugar, half teaspoonful of salt, a
quarter of teaspoonful Of grated nut
meg. four cupfuls of milk and hand
full of raisins. Put the washed rice
into a pudding dish. pour in the cold
milk and bake half hour in slow
oven. Then stir thoroughly and bake
another half hour. adding the salt.
sugar and grated nutmeg. Bake thir-
ty minutes more and stir vigorously.
Bake still another thirty minutes. max
ing two hours. in a slow oven.
A,..,~ M<.4<~nI
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-02-08

VAT HEN cooking rice remember that
w it will absorb three or four
fines Ms much water as there
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
MISSIONARIES
ARE Fleeing

Arriving on the Nippon Maru from
the Orient tomorrow will be MIR. and
Mrs Ogden. missionaries under tho
support of the Christian church. who
have been stationed at Patang. China,
In the province of Tibet. with their
lives in danger they were forced to
flee from the country and are now en-
route to the States to remain until the
wholesale slaughter IL ut an end.
Patang Is the furthest removed mis-
sionary station In the world, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ogden have suffered many
handships.
The Maru Is due to arrive at the
local port at o'clock, and In Wow OF
the fact that Mr.. and Mrs. ogden will
be here overnight. the Rev. Carey Pc
ters. pastor of the local Christian
church, has in contemplation Il reCcp-
ton In their honor. Thus far plans are
tentative, but IL Is expected that def
nate arrangements will he made at the
annual meeting OF the church, which
IL to take place this evening. begin
ming at 1880 o'clock.
Reports covering the years work will
he read at this meeting, and following
the business session. the older members
will be accorded the privilege of meet
ing socially those who have become aft
iiliated with the church during the past
twelve months.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
FOR
GUARDSMEy

Competitive inspections will be held
In all companies OF the National Guard
between the 18th of February and the
18th of March, 1912, for which prizes
will be given for proficiency In the fol-
lowing subjects:
For Infantry - Drill Regulations,
Manual Of Guard Duty, Small Arms
Firing Manual Manual of Bayonet and
the Care and Nomenclature Of the
Piece.
For Sanitary Troops-F'irst Aid in
Illness ana Injury.
The prizes offered are as follows:
To the company attaining the highest
percentage of proficiency, s25; to the
non commissioned officer attaining the
highest percentage of proficiency, gold
medal: to the non commissioned OFF,
Ger attaining the highest percentage of
proficiency in each company, 81; to the
next highest. 50: to the private attain
ing the highest percentage of prof.
cheney in each company, IS; to the next
highest, 80.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
new, TELEPHONE
COMPANY PLAN
At HILO
Continued from Page y

Halcmaumau have sunk ten feet,
though tremendous activity still pre-
walls. Pele and the moon seem to
have some understanding; the lava
lake rises with the full moon. Steps
are being taken here to induce the
Inter-Island to get up another excur-
sion toward the end of this month.
Wright, Of the Volcano Stables Is
planning trips TO the top of Mauna
Kea during the summer months.
Principal Wilson Esonerated.
Principal Wilson of the Kau school
Jas been discharged by Judge Hay.
selden. Wilson was accused of "a dis
graceful crime of which seven girls,
including his two daughters, were al
legged TO have been victims. One of
his daughters and another girl testi-
fed against Wilson, but Wilson's wife
and the younger daughter testified
successfully for the defense. The pro.
secution has not finished with the
case. Superintendent Popc Of the lie.
partment of Public instruction Is sup
posed TO have been Informed OF the
alleged circumstances.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
OUR POLITICS AND THE SAN FRANCISCO PLAN.

Lets do they did in San Francisco" say some of the
people who want to Saighten out municipal politics over
night. g..
They forget that San Francisco holds its municipal cleo
ton separately from the State and Federal elections. Only
a change of our municipal law enable Honolulu to dll
pICae San Francisco
As for breaking down parzan lines when it comes to the
municipal ticket there is year where such movement
could be more certain of failure.
This Presidential year when every seeks to pre-
serve his partzan regularity. The Republican does be-
it is the natural thing to back in every way the party
in power. The Democrat does because this is the one
year in four when he has ghost of show to be with the
sins" instead of basking with the ''outs.'
To attempt the San Francisco system here this year of
all others would subject that system to certainty of de-
feat and thereby discredt what advantages it may have
than would be possible at any other time. ".
But the situation by no means without hope OF improve
ment
Both Republicans and Democrats through the manaqe-
ment OF their party conventions aid materially in pomOt
ing higher grade municipal ticket, by holding their con-
ventons to nominate municipal officers another day than
that set for the Legislative officers.
Under present day conditions the municipal officers are
voted when the convention session has dragged we'll along
into the night. The delegates tired and some of them
Disguised Many 90 home, leaving their proxies and the
Devil to take the last ... ... +.
Let the conventions consider the municipal ticket day
separate from the Legislative and long step will be taken
toward improved political management, as well as prac-
tca approach made toward the best features Of the "San
Francisco idea
we have to hold forty conventions to get high class
municipal ticket, it is we'll worth the struggle.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
MOSQUITO WORK,
25C PER CAPITA

That catChbasins. streams and the
CcmcntinE of trees are the three things
that the sanitation committee should
attend to Is the opinion of those In ac-
tive charge of affairs at the present
time. and Is based on the fact that the
work on these is of public character
and can be carried out more expedi-
tiously and efficiently by the commit
tee than by the householders. All 9TH
err work In connection with the fight
against the mosquitoes the committee
feels should he done 10y the public.
From the way in which the work Is
going at the present time, Dr. Mccoy
thinks that the Ccmenting of trees VIII
he all through this week. The work
has been done In private places as well
IL In the public grounds, and thor
ough and complete job has been made.
Figures In connection with the cost
of the campaign during December have
been worked out and are now available.
The total cost per capita to the COM
munity was twenty-five cents, and Dr.
Mccoy stated this morning that when
the force had been reduced still fur
ther and the campaign was being car
ricd along on permanent basis this
figure would he materially reduced.
Superintendent of Public Works Mar
ston Campbell served the committee
with notice stating that the judiciary
building had been turned over to the
contractors and that other quarters
would have to he found. This matter
has been left In the hands of A. T.
Judd, who IL expected to report to the
committee at its next meeting.
Most of the work of the mosquito
force at the present time is being CON
centrated on the Palolo and Manoa
streams. while DR.. Mccoy Is investi-
eating some of the supposed mosquito
breeding places at Waikiki.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
BANANA TRADE
TO Be DOOMED
CONTINUED from PAGE y

rett. who is perfecting the plans now,
to build up the banana trade with the
mainland by handling the fruit for the
growers practically without cost to
them, to raise the standard of the ba-
nanas sent away and to develop the
mainland market.
Already under Mr.. Starrett's care
small farmers Of Maui and Hawaii ara
sending their products to Honolulu.
And II shows that Mr. Starrett Is a
Territorial official not afraid Of his
job when II Is known that morning
after morning he gets up long before
daybreak to meet the. Inter-Island
boats, sometimes being down at the
wharf as early as 3 o'clock. to see that
the produce coming in is rapidly and
cxpcditiously handled. Mr.. Starrett
laughed this morning when he was
asked about this, saying that this Is
an easy country to get up in, but the
energy with which he has taken hold
of his work and the success he is al
ready meeting would be surprise II
generally known.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

The time Is not far distant when
the real estate market of Honolulu
will take jump that will put the
sugar stock business in the shade.
The value of realty in Honolulu is
guaranteed by the stability Of the
army and navy of the United States.
And 1t reaps all the benefits of any
thing else that may be thrown in.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
MURRAY CASE IS
IN court TODAY

Supervisor Harry Murray is on trial
in the police court this afternoon
charged with manslaughter as the re.
suit of the death of Timoteo Herman
iez, Porto Rican, last New Years
morning.
The case against Murray, who, II IL
charged. leaned out of his automobile
and delivered the blow that knocked
down the aged man and caused his
death, was set for this morning, but
Attorney Il. c. Peters, for the defend
ant, asked for the continuance of the
ease until two o'clock, and at two
o'clock the case was taken up.
Several witnesses. II Is understood,
are to be put on the stand for the
defense besides Murray himself
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10
EVENING SMILES

.MistreBs-This water has queer
taste.
Careful Servant-(Who has heard
much of scientific conversation Its
all right, mum There amt live
germ in II, mum. | run 1t through
the wringer.-Boston Iris.
Miss A--During the passage across
] loved to watch the steersman.
Mrs. B-Mercy! You didn't come
across in the steerage?
She-Dld you ever get on II train
when II was moving?
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Ie-Yes, once.
She-What was the sensation?
He-Ripping-for the woman.
Mrs. Bacon--The man was here to-
day looking for that gas leak.
Mr.. Bacon--And did he find IL?
Mrs, BacOn-Yes, but they haven't
found the man yeti"
"Do you, my sisters" demanded the
exhorter, draw the line between the
clean and the sOiled In life?"
81 do" replied one member OF the
flock, timidly, every Monday morn
ing"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Pastor Richeson couldn't possibly
remain above ground long enough to
live down his crime, the real horror
of which he couldn't appreciate till
he was caught.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

ministration has provided for the re-
sumption of the American steamship
line to Australia and changed its mind
about opening up everything to for
eign ships. Oh, wen be an American
community yet, If they continue adopt
ing the thoroughly American policies
proposed by the Bulletin.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

What's the matter with J. NJ. Dow
sett for Mayor of Honolulu. lie eau
be elected in walk, and he's just the
sort of man we need for the work pre-
liminary TO the Panama Canal and
1915.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Every day that adds to the strength
OF Honolulu as IA military and naval
center, advances the time when the
average American will be in complete
control of the situation.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Make the Floral Parade program
one long day of celebration, and every
waking hour will be needed to get all
the features In between meals.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Tourists are coming to town and
the Fleet is with us. What mere
could be asked? only permanently
clean town so rs TO hold them all.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

If that mainland storm is headed
this way, may it arrive in time to
have passed on previous to February
-.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Put some of the local money into
more American ships. There's little
or no danger Of the protection given
by the coastwse shipping laws being
removed.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Many Il man fails to recognize his
mission in life, even when he's up
against It,"
When girl tries to act as If she isn't
In love its Il sign she Is.
many
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Someone says they will wait "A
month before deciding who shall be
Governor OF Hawaii What's the use?
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

The petition of the Rapid Transit
for n permanent right of way to
Pearl Harbor and the naval station
should have the unanimous backing
of the people of Honolulu. Congress
cant grant the request too soon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

A revolution is reported to have
broken out in Paraguay.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

No more job selling among railway
mail clerks is to be tolerated.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

Bulletin wins again. The adj
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-10

OF the various Ideal Systems and Uopan Schemes pro-
posed by deamerS and reOrmerS there this to- be Said
link And chain no stronger than its weakest link
Frank Crane
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-29

rhaQes which would last for weeks and I
was not able to sit up in bed. suffered
. great deal with my back and was 50
nervous could scarcely sleep at night.
and did not do any homework for three
years.
"Now / can do as much work 40
any woman Of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit I have received
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. i recommend your remedies
to all suffering women. - Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
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fed endorsement. We know of no other
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IF you have the slightest doubts
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BILE Compound will helpyOu, write
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-29
GENERAL ELLIOT HURT
CAR ON WHICH OFFICER WAS
RIDING RUNS OVER DOG AND
IS DETAILED.
Was Fully Conscious While Eye Was
Being sewed and Refused to
Take Anaesthstic.

Charleston, w. Va.-Seyere injuries
we're sustained near Acme, Kanawha
county. Cabin Creek, by Adjt. Gen.
Charles D. Elliott. One wound is cut
about one and one half inches long just
above his eyes and there are severe
bruises several places about the body.
while one of his arms is badly sprain-
ed.
Gen. Elliott. accompanied by one en-.
listed man, was going up the railroad
on motor car when the machine ran
over little dog. The car was derail
ed and both occupants were thrown
several yards into a pile of cinders
and cross ties. The man with the Off
Ger was not hurt other than by several
bruises about his body. The car was
put on the track at once and the
wounded officer taken into Acme
where his injuries were dressed and
bis condition reported not serious.
While the cut above the eye was being
sewed, the General was fully conscious
and refused to have an anaesthetic adj
ministered.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-29
BLUEiAY LIVES IN WOODS
Hawks, Owls and Other Birds Are
Teased and Tormented BY These
Noisy Birds.

The bluejay likes best to live In
thick woods. but it often comes into
open fields, orchards and near dwell
lngs in search Of food. When II dis
bovers you 1t assumes a proud and
angry air Of conceit and defiance.
The bluejay's upper parts are puf-
plish- blue. The lower parts are purs
plish-gray The wings and tail are
bright blue with black bars. The tail
feathers are tipped with white. 1t has
crested head
The bluejay builds its nest about
twenty feet above ground. 1t is made
Of twigs and fine roots. From four to
six eggs are laid They are of green
ish drab color fiecked with brown.
Doubtless the bluejay helped to
name itself, as its common utterance
LIS long drawn, "jay, jay, jay" This
cry, with the bright blue color. has
given 1t it's name.
While the Jay sings no song 1t Is
able to initiate the calls of other
birds. by which means 1t often at
tracts them 1t likes to tease and
torment the owl and especially the lit
tie sparrow hawk. This is done by
initiating the cry of wounded bird,
which draws the hawk near. Then
several jays will dart at the hawk
squealing and frolicking about in
great glee. Sometimes the play ends
In a tragedy, for the hawk pounces
upon one off, them to the dismay Of
the others. Jays may be Gagged and
tanned like crows and some writer's
say they can be taught to utter words.
Bird Studies" by Herman G. De
Groat.