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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11

It's going over ones place and re-
tlals. | believe even in bringing up The
sentimental accumulations of our years
We can't even keep our sorrows,sas Mr..
Howeils has sadly observed in a poem
and so l say. burn all that relates to
them. Now, then, a spiritual house
cleaning is very much akin to that idea
One needs an old garden, and very
f'idc expanse of sky, and some butter
flies, and a lot of bees, and little
yellow headed boy
why those stage propertiesg' she
asked
They are not absolutely essential" he
said. But it is easier in such a setting
10 realize the transient glory of life. That
today we are and tomorrow we are one
yith yesterdays 1000 years. according to
the old tent-maker of Naishapur. Given
a setting like I've suggested and one
can lie back leisurely and gaze into the
blue, and have it out with ones self:
what is worth worrying over and working
for and what isn't"
For instance" the man continued.
I've spent the greater part of the past
five years in trying to put through a cer-
tain deal involving more or less money
In clearing up my mental house, l fought
| 1t out with myself about that deal and
lthrew it away as so much trash"
| You mean that you threw away a
sensible business proposition that you've
been working at for five long years?'
| she questioned
Yes" he. said calmly, for 1T was no
nearer actual realization than il was the
day | started it, and there hasn't been
"a day in those five years that the mat
ter hasn't disquieted and upset me.
threw it over because l wanted peace.
That was the first of many things that 1
have cast out. I've had certain disturbing
friendships and aneetions-those. too.
have thrown aside.
Every day I've worked a bit on my
spiritual house cleaning, throwing away
this and that. Some of the trash | can
assure you was pretty hard 20 throw
away The habit of affection is strong.
but in the end l conquered and every DAY
grew better and life grew simpler and
| less complex"
so that's what you meant" she said.
by a spiritual house-cleaning. | cail it
opt and, ont.s desertiona of ones duties to
society and to the community in which
they live That's what it is; shirking
of civic responsibility"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11
Light From the FREELY

From the Philadelphia Press.
That an ant can teach king Is ON rec
ord, the fact itself precursor of the
many hints Which human, ingenuity has
derived from the humber creatures in
their truly marvellous works At the ZOO
logical congress held at Monaco French
scientist lately announced that he had
discovered the secret of the phosphores
cent light emitted from the body of the
freely. The tiny-wnged wizard has puz-
zled the savants for long time. and
few people have watched the sudden
eimmer of these summer night sparks
without asking themselves. How is Y.
done? Mr. Ralph Dubois claims to have
found an answer and expresses it in
chemical terms.
He expounds the matter thus-"cluci.
ferase oNidizing on another chemical
compound called lucferine. produces the
zymasis of which the light is the out
come This is not half 50 illuminate ting
as the freely itself Its intent, however.
can be put into simpler phrase. Two
chemical radioactive substances fer
mentisg together prepare the luminant
which flames when brought into contact
with water. The professor has bottled
the substances, which keep dark so long
as left dry The touch of moisture kim
dies the magic light.
The discovery does more than satisfy
curiosity II brings back the problem
said to have been partially solved by a
fellow F'renchman some few weeks ago.
viz. the production OF a cold illuminant
For untold ages this mere llnat has been
streal<ing the dusky night with shis quaint
fiery hieroglyphs, carrying in his dminu-
tive body the mysterious lantern whica
If ever initiated successfully will be OF
more practical service to man than the
tabled lamp rubbed by Aladdin. What
other fruitful hints lie in the discovery
made 1t is impossible to say; but am
other rich contribution. has been made
to human science By that appllea tion oi
mind to nature whereby man has inva-
riably tunneled his way to wealth laid
up in the secret caverns of the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11
Touching Lifes Best--A Child a Book and a Garden

"Why shouldn't ! have had the hap
riest year of my life?' asked the man
of the woman who teered when she
heard where he'd been-down on his
south Alabama farm. why do you look
sincredulous when today it's worth ali
the trips and vacations that I've eyer
had in my life?'
Il know the country" she said
There are fresh vegetables there. but
you don't get them; there's plenty Of
cold spring water, but its too far from
the house to really mean much to "a
man who has grown dependent on the
luxuries of city bathroom, and the
loneliness of it all-why, | know you
ore delighted to get back 10 Birming
ham, but you are Just too obstinate TO
own up"
"I've had the three best things that
life has to offer said the man. "A
garden plenty of old books, and a lit
formed tonic that sent me back
stronger than I've been in years"
you see I've had sort of spiritual
house cleaning this summer and
haven't missed the necessary things
fiat you've enumerated"
"Ever notice" he went on, when a
person gets off TO himself how the
nonessentials drop off? Even the pe>-
sons we are fondest of, because affec-
tior for them has become sort Of
habit why we even lay that aside after
week and
'.you don't mean it's refreshing 10
GET rid of ones friends?s the woman
ssked
Il learned to tell the truth in that
old garden with those old books that
have seen generations of younger books
horn and die, while they have kept
.their serene counsel and reserved thelr
slfength for those who come asking II
.,Ssvlth a little child" he went on Yes
III probably keep on telling the truth
for few weeks longer, and it was
really a VACATION to get away from my
friends and from my family, and froIa
all the interests that seemed so i'm
portant to the busy man until he finds
the. opportunity 10 leave it all and
makes out trial balance sheet to see
Just how he stands with life"
There was something in his serious
ness that struck the woman right to
the heart. She was listening to him.
swell. while YOU were learning to
tell the truth down on your farm, she
said presently, II went To Europe. Il
rained on us every day in England,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Der that expression in The city of
Beautiful Nonsense" 1 wish 1 had it
Try me and see"
well. the years have gone he said
Whimsically. and things go along Just
as they have always gone along, but
l .eel that | have made great spiritual
advance. ! know now that the three
best things in life are an old garden,
old books and-a child
you are simply talking in a circle, .
the woman accused, and there's ab-
soiutely no sense in anything you are
saSing."
Certainly. there isn't" the man re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11

Maybe So the man said but do not
of the old things I've been working for
and most of the people who are working
toward an end as vain Consequently see
what | have gained.'
What" she questioned remotely.
''Peaoe,' ne replied. And time to Gull
tivate a sympathy for myself and the
ideals. my self wants to reach-and-',
He hesitated.
What have you got iirHqst precious
heart of yours to take the place of the
an interrupted.
You don't understand in the least
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11

the number of occupational diseases 10
be guarded against. Quite naturally the
means of protection have not kept pace
with their development, and as a conse-
quence the troubles from this source have
steadily increased. II is TO meet this
condition that Senator Tinkham has in
troduced a bill bearing upon this matter.
1t is now before the committee on social
welfare and. though this committee has
been one of the most active of any In the
Legislature and has been doing excellent
work, hardly any other measure is OF
more urgent importance than this. The
bill has the approval OF health officials II
the state and of various health experts.
and its appeal is equally strong on hui
manitarian and economic grounds
The state board of health is authorized
by the bill to- define lead. arsenic, mer-
curs, phosphorus and wood alcohol pois-
oning to be dangerous to the public
health" and to add to the list of diseases
incident to them, from time TO time. amy
oceupa tional diseases or definite syfnp-
toms. of diseases due to occupa tfonal pro-
cesses or conditions" that may be deemed
necessary. Upon the state board of labor
and industries is placed the responsibility
of reporting to the health board all
causes of disease in Industrial establish
ments which declared by the latter
to be dangerous to public health. Appro-
pirate penalties are provided for any EN-
ployer who falls to comply with the re-
quirements laid down for him in this
connection In the body OF the bill.
The extent of the group of such dis
eases makes All impressive and serious
showing. Separately they have been
quite sensational. especially those that
are due, to phosphorus and wood alcohol.
but collectively they constitute a problem
that calls for prompt efforts for It's solu-
ton The need of relief Is vital and the
character OF the bill for that purpose has
been indorsed by such high authority
that ii deserves generous reatment by
the legislature 1t would put Massachu-
sets in the forefront of the country or
the world with respect to this class OF
legislation; and once more establish her
leadership In good causes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11

he replied mysteriously. II threw all
that trash away to make a place for some-
thing | wanted more"
What What! she repeated quickly.
1.-The memories of that year In the coun-
try" he said more to himself than TO
her. Memories of an old garden. old
books, and a little yellow haired boy,
nearly five
you are throwing away your life she
said.
NO; only the things that obstruct It,"
the man replied seriously.
any one gets out of this life-a child-a
book, and a garden,' tff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11
OccupationaI Diseases

From the Boston Transcript
In the evolution and expansion of the
industrialsm of the state and the coun-
try there have been many additions to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11
A Long Felt Want

II do not see how YOU Justify your
claim that your model is an advance over
any street car ever built" said the tiac-
tion masnate.
Il have supplied double the number Of
straps" explained the inventor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11

terted. IT there was tangible Thought
in what I'm trying to tell YOU |
brought back from what you call an
empty vacation you couldn't grasp it.
You see, your head and what you talk
is your. heart. are so cluttered up by
things that have crossed your path
within the year that you really haven't
time to think over what l might tell,
yeu."
Who ever heard of such nonsense ,
What do you mean?" the woman asked.
you know my idea of house clean
mgr he questioned. and then went on:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-11
DOLErSnAr1r1Y'S1
PHILOSOPHY

Modern Life, Ole Miss, is
,es' er Game NV HIDE AN
SEEK, wild half de wimmin
folks er DODGIN' Husbans,
an de other half er HUNT
IN .'em. Yassum!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
GAME WARDEN FACES GUN

Game Warden Christopher Schock
had an exciting experience with Anton
Gergant, an Austrian, Tuesday, near
Junction City. The Austrian, who is
unable to speak English, was hunt
ing contrary to the law, and was seen
to shoot robin by Schock. When
the officer attempted to arrest him,
Gergant pointed his shot gun at him
in threatening manner. Schock
pulled his revolver, and the two men
attempted to parley, with their guns
pointed at each other. for half an
hour. Finding the hunter could not
speak English. Schock. who is some
thing of a linguist, tried him with
French and German. and finally made
him understand little of the latter
language, enough to inform him that
he was an officer. Gergant then led
him to his home in South Aberdeen
where the affair was explained and
he accompanied him to the city Jail.
Gergant was fined SIS for shooting the
robin. but the charge of resisting an
officer was not pressed. owing to his
ignorance of the county and language
and his statement that he thought
the officer was a hold-up man.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
CroWninq the Queen.

The fairies were almost in despair
1t was the day before the night of the
queens coronation ball. at which she
was to be crowned.
The fairies had made a very pretty
crown for the queen, but the naughty
elves had stolen 1t. They hadn't time
to make another. and they were very
unhappy.
As they we're going to the ball they
heard sounds behind them and looked
around and saw the queen In her
beautiful chariot. They saw also that
she had crown on her head.
They crowded around her eager to
hear her story. and will tell 1t to you
as she told 1t to them.
"As ! was walking across the grass
near the woodcutter's cottage" began
the fairy in her beautiful. soft voice.
Hooking at the sunset. stumbled over
something 1t was the woodcutter's
little daughter.
"She had been picking flowers for her
mother and overheard all that you
all said about having no crown for
me. She jumped up. took of her ring
and put 1t on my head and said could
have it. so that il how l came to have
a crown"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
PRESBYTERY NAMES
COOPER MODERATOR
Aberdeen Pastor Honored. Speakers
Emphasize Need Of Christian
College Education

Rev. R. E. Cooper, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of this city,
was elected moderator at the meeting
of the Presbytery of Olym-
pia, Wednesday. Mr.. Cooper
succeeds Rev. T. A. Atcheson
of Tacoma. Rev. J. r. Russell of
Montesano was selected vice modera-
tor; Rev. R. H. Milligan. clerk.
DR.. Murdoch McLead of the First
church, Tacoma, and Rev. D. A.
Thompson of Olympia spoke on the
question of Christian colleges.
The speakers emphasized the idea
that the church must look to Chris
tian colleges for leaders. Eighty-four
per cent of all the ministers Of the
church are the result, it was stated,
of Christian college education. 1t was
the opinion of each speaker that the
state university work is not conduct
ed so as to provide material for the
ministry.
The visiting ministers, about 40 in
number, were entertained at the homes
of members of the local church, the
ladies serving noon lunch in the
church.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
PIueky Sparrows.

When feeding time comes around at
the zoo one Of the keepers spreads on
large wooden square in the giant
birdcage big pieces OF raw beef.
The eagles gather round. the vultures
gather round. and even the griffon vul-
lures and the awful lammergeier draw
close. With their strong talons they
clutch a piece Of the red meat. hold 1t
close to the ground and tear 1t with
their beaks.
The sparrows are on hand. They
enter the cage where these big birds
make their home Fitting here and
there. a sparrow will peck at a piece
Of meat which terrible eagle clutch
es in his talons and will try to drag
1t away. eagle and all. A little hen
sparrow. busy and hungry. will elbow
her way into the flock Of terrible birds
and in her actions seems to say. II
can lick cageful Of eagles. and where
any eating's going on you have got to
count me in."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
EDISON TALKING PICTURES

Edison's latest invention. the Kline
tophone, or Talking Motion Pictures,
has at once taken it's place among
the high-class theatrical attractions
now touring the country. A program
of twelve excellent subject, combin-
ing musical and dramatic numbers,
speeches by prominent statesmen and
suffragettes, vaudeville and minstrel
numbers, has been arranged for pre-
sentation in the first-class theatres.
Several companies have been organ
ICED by Mr.. Edison, each equipped
with it's business manager, it's Ad-
vance Agent, Operators and the nee
essary mechanical equipment of ma
chimes and accessories, and these are
competing successfully with the larg.
est of dramatic and musical organiza-
tons.
The Talking Pictures will be the at
traction at the Grand tonight. Satur-
day and Sunday and Matinees Satur-
day and Sunday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
SUDDEN DEATH

Ora Stuckey died last night in a
local hospital. where he had been
sent from the police station, where
he had been taken by Captain Church
yesterday from The Capitol rooming
house. Stuckey. who was formerly a
cook in Hoquiam, has been on Grays
Harbor a number of years. and of late
made his living by doing odd Jobs.
He went to the Capitol yesterday on
business and fell on the floor, when
the landlady phoned for the police
and Captain Church responded. From
papers on his person it is learned
that has a brother, Lincoln Stuckey.
and sister in Seattle, who have
been notified of his death. The body
is at the Whiteside Undertaking
Co.'s establishment awaiting instruc-
lions as to his burial.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
ALONG THE WATERFRONT
Arrivals and Departures Of Vessels
and Those Loading at the Aber.
deem Saw Mills

The schooner Wowona arrived in
port Tuesday afternoon, and is lying
in the stream awaiting charter.
The steamer Fair Oaks arrived in
port Wednesday, and is loading at
the Slade mill for San Francisco.
The schooner Defiance arrived from
the South Sea Islands Wednesday
and is at the Lindstrom shipyards
undergoing repairs.
The steamer Chehalis sailed yester
day from the American mill for San
Pedro.
The steamer Raymond sailed fol-
San Francisco yesterday from the Alb
erdeen Lumber & Single mills.
The steamer Coronado sailed from
the Bay City mill yesterday for San
Francisco.
The British steamship Strathnesk
dropped down to Hoquiam, Wed
nesday, where she is loading at the
National mill, lumber being shipped
on scows from the Bay City and An
derson & Middleton mills.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03

E. A. McKenna made a business
visit in Seattle this week.
Robert Gray Chapter of the D. A. R.
met yesterday afternoon in Hoquiam.
Subscriptions taken for any maya
zine. Evans Drug Co. If.
Mrs. Robert E. Taggart went to Sc
attic yesterday for short visit with
friends.
5
For light or heavy hauling. call
1901. A. Star Transfer Co. tt
-
Mrs. w. E. Mingo, of Seattle is in
the city, visiting her mother, Mrs. E.
M. Martin.
Mrs. o. T. Field went to Portland
Wednesday for visit of two weeks
with friends.
Buchu Compound, for kidney and
bladder troubles. Sold by Evans
Drug Co. tt.
-
Hebrews were closed yesterday, the
Jewish New Year.
Mrs. c. NJ. Croegen has returned
from visit Of two weeks with
friends in Seattle.
That painful corn can be removed
by our Surething Corn Remover.
Evans Drug Co. tt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry, of Ray
mond, are in the city, visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray r. Rogers.
The Aberdeen Civic Improvement
association met Wednesday afternoon
in the Public Library.
Razors, strops, brushes and all
kinds of barber supplies. Evans Drug
Co. If.
Mrs. J. S. Coxey entertained the
Swastika club Tuesday afternoon at
her home. on Market street.
s.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Anderson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Paisley motored to Seat
tie Wednesday for a short visit.
-
NJ. Klapper of the Klapper stores,
has been confined to his home, on
Tenth street, by illness this week.
Mrs. Irwin s. Micheals entertained
the Remembrance club Wednesday
afternoon at her home, 315 North G
street.
Get your harness repairing done at
the Northwestern Supply Co., 622
East Heron st. 94-4t.
Mrs. Alfred J. Anderson entertain
ed the Ladies Aid society of the Ger
man Lutheran church yesterday af-
ternoon at her home, 526 West Sixth
street
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
An Eco Trick.

An odd experiment is that Of put
ting an egg in a bottle without break.
ing the shell. Soak the egg. which
must be fresh. for several days in
strong vinegar. The acid Of the vine
gar will eat the lime Of the shell so
that while the egg looks the same It
Is really very soft
Only little care Is needed to press
the egg into the bottle. When this is
done ill 1t half full Of limewater and
let it stand. The shell will absorb the
lime and become hard again, and after
the limewater is poured of you have
the curious spectacle Of an egg the
usual size in a small necked bottle.
which will be great puzzle to those
who do not know how It is done.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

At the meeting of the Aberdeen
Civic Improvement association Wed
nesday, the following officers were
elected: Mrs. Arthur Wilson. presi
dent Mrs. w. H. Tucker vice presi
dent Mrs. S. G. Kaufman, second
vice president; Mrs. J. B. Elston, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. II. B. Elder
corresponding secretary; Mrs. w. c.
Pascoe. treasurer; Mrs. l.. G. Hum
bargar auditor.
1t was decided to hold a flower show
in June. next year, instead of Septem
Der, and to support the lecture to be
given here this month by DR.. Lillian
Irwin, under the auspices of the
Parent-Teacher association.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
Solving tho Question.

Ruth and Helen's mother was trying
to teach the little girls the value of
unselfishness and not always wanting
their own way. One day she got them
a couple Of pieces OF cake, and as one
piece was larger she said. Now, to
whom shall give the larger piece?"
Each girl said to give it to the other,
but Helen. seeing this did not solve
the problem. said. well. mamma. you
had better do as Ruth says this time"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
CONTRACTOR FINED

August Wallin, the well known
street contractor, was tried in the
Justices court Tuesday afternoon by
jury on a charge of dumping saw
dust into the river. After hearing
the evidence, and viewing the scene
of the offense, the jury returned d
verdict Of guilty, and assessed his
fine at $25 and costs, making a total
of $41.90.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-03
HOW TO TEST DIAMONDS.
Several Ways to Distinguish Genuine
From Imitation Stones.

Several Ways to Distinguish Genuine
From Imitation Stones.
How to tell real from false diamonds
is briefly explained by contributor to
a Vienna Journal. the Washington Post
observes. in the first place. he says.
real brilliants may be recognized by
their great hardness and high refrac-
tive index. which are not found togeth
er in any imitation stone The dia-
mOnd stays brilliant because it is hard.
while other stones ana limitations be
come scratched and dull,.d By friction
For an experienced eye it il not diff
cult to decide from the appearance OF
the facets whether stone is genuine
or not. for those Of real diamonds are
seldom SO regular as those of fine i'm
itatiOns. With the latter the greates
care Is taken in grinding to smooth
and polish not only the facets. but also
the whole form into such shape as to
avoid differences In the reflection. re-
fraction and scattering Of the rays.
In the grinding and polishing Of real
brilliants. on the other hand. effort is
made to keep the original size as near
~ as possible. and some little irregu-
larities in the facets and angles are
preferred to any diminution in weight.
In the limitations the superfiuity Of
cheap material. which may be wasted
without making any difference, enables
a perfect counterfeit to be made.
Ira person looks through diamond.
as through bit Of glass, at black
dot on sheet Of white paper one sim
gle point will be seen clearly II sew
eral points appear or blur is seen it
Is an imitation.
The white sapphire. the white topaz
and rock crystal are commonly sold as
diamonds. but more often limitations
are made Of glass. To recognize these
glass limitations treatment with acids
Is also recommended. which removes
the polish on the facets. while 1t does
not affect the diamond. ruby. sapphire
or emerald. However, an imitation
made Of glass yields to the hardness
test. so that a chemical test Is super
duous