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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17
MARRY TO BECOME MEN.
In Korea Males Are Looked Upon as
Children Until They Wed.

The Koreans marry very young. gen.
orally between the ages of twelve and
fifteen. For a woman to reach twenty
without marrying is considered a ter
rible thing. A popularity of these
weddings is that they would appear to
be Il matter of interest to every one
except the parties mostly concerned.
who often see one another for the first
time on the wedding morning. This is
because in Il Korean household the
boys are kept apart from the girls, the
father and the sons occupying the
front of the house and the mother and
daughters living in the rear of the es-
adjustment. Moreover, in their social
life the boys are not allowed to mix
with the gentler sex.
The parents and friends arrange the
match in accordance with their own
interests. and if both parties agree and
the bargain is concluded the formal-
ties are of the simplest. There is no
religious ceremony and no legal con-
tract
Early on the wedding morn the best
man arrives to tie the bridegroom's
pigtail in knot on the top Of his head.
This not only remains forever as an
outward and visible sign Of his cOndi.
ton, but entities him to wear hat for
the first time in his life and to be
treated as a man and enter public life.
He may be mere child. twelve years
Of age but he has no longer any right
to play with his boy friends and must
choose his associates among old men.
He has now all civil rights and Is
expected to behave accordingly. If, on
the contrary. a man is unable to afford
the luxury of home and wife. he
may reach the age Of fifty, but he must
still wear his pigtail down his back.
has none of the advantages Of citizen
ship and is expected to play with kites
marbles and such like. Any folly he
may commit is excused in the same
way as the naughtiness Of child who
Is not responsible for his actions.
The wedding ceremony itself is most
simple The whole function consists OF
procession when the bride and bride
groom are conducted by their respect
i've relations to dais There they are
put face to face and probably. as al
ready stated. see each other for the
first time. They merely glance at one
another. then bow. and the knot Is tied
indissolubly. World Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17
Feeding the Farm Horse.

The ideal ration is one that keeps the
horse in good. thrifty condition ut Il
minimum cost One serious mistake
made by practical farmers Is to feed
working rations on idle days. thinking
to prepare the horse better for the
heavy work to come. A good practical
ration for 1900 pound horse doing
hard work is ten pounds OF corn. eight
pounds Of oats. two pounds Of bran
and twelve pounds of clean. bright.
mixed hay. The bran is laxative
and may be used as cOrrectOr. lf
the horse is allowed the run Of pasture
during the night the bran should be
entirely eliminated.-COuntry Gentle
man.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17
Einuers and FORKS.

A New Yorker was speaking OF
London horse show he attended.
"A feature Of the show he said.
twas the magnificent riding Of certain
Arab chiefs. These chiefs gave din
ner one evening. an Arab dinner. and
they ate the first course-kOus kous-
with their fingers.
"An Englishman asked for fork foi
his kous kous. When it was brought
to him young chief said:
81 beg your pardon, but don't see
how you can bear to eat with fork.
"T,' the Englishman replied, was
about to remark that didn't see how
you could bear to eat with your
fingers.
"'But my fingers said the Arab.
are clean-clean. know it. see to
it myself. But you, SIR how can you
feel sure about the cleanness Of your
fork ?"-New York Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Most Japanese towns have a shrine
or temple dedicated to the tuteary
deity of the city At Ueno, in the lga
province, several beautiful decorated
cars are kept Mt the shrine. and figure
annually in curious procession. When
the day of the festival arrives hum
dreds Of pious wOlshipers drag the
cars by means of ropes through the
gayly decorated streets of the city
thereby, they believe. greatly pleasing
the gods Of the shrine. The cars are
wonderful examples Of Japanese dec
Orative art. richly Ornamented with
gliding and lacquer WORLDWIDE
World
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17
How Do You Laugh?

A French paper has discovered that
a persons character is expressed in his
manner Of laughing. If you laugh III
"ha- ha" fashion you are frank If a
man and inconstant and incapable OF
keeping a secret II n woman. II you
laugh "heh- heh" you are neurasthenic.
melancholy and skeptical. II you
adopt a deeper tone and laugh in "ho-
hos" you are generous. easy going and
good natured. The proper pitch FOL
the fair sex to laugh in Is "he-he."
while people who laugh with "hoO-
hoo" effect should be avoided as hypo'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Ambassador Page has found mouse
in respectable part Of London which
will not cost him more than two-thIrds
Of his salary for rent This brilliant
piece Of detective work will prepare
his countrymen for further exploits.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

"AIr. MeeltOn says his wife is com
petent to hold any office in the govern
ment'
THAT opinion" replied Miss Cay
enne lis the result OF his vanity. He
thinks that becaus" she can govern
him she must be ah'a to govern the en-
tire n"-Washington Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Public executions in Paris prove
very profitable to the owners Of houses
commanding the scene. Windows are
let ont for the occasion. the landlord =
watching for the first sign of the exc
cution and then 1T once sending word
to the persons who have nired the
room. If an ordinary criminal is eye
per seat. but should the offender have
committed any remarkable crime the
price runs up to as much as $50
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Speaking Of determination. a New
York woman has just won fight Of
thirty years against her husband for
alimony. II she. had used the same
amount Of determination In making
her home happy. what cinch she
would have had on that man!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

The Illinois board Of health has de-
shall be used in chop suey. We had
never supposed that those who ate
chop suey cared what was In 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Marvellous Germany! Its leviathan Is
the biggest thing that plows the seas.
Its dirigibles are the monsters Of the
air. And neither storm nor wreck can
check the spirit that ventures forth to
lead the world.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

To operate in the clouds the Swiss
army does not take to aeroplanes and
dirigibles. 1t maneuvers among the
Alpine peaks and gets all the sensa.
lions Of high elevation with its feet
safe on the ground.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17
Punctualitv.


Some one has called punctuality 1.-The
> p0liteness of princes" 1t also belongs
to all who would pride themselves on
an adherence to rules that have the
= consideration of others for their basis.
That is the important thing-there
must be a guiding star Of unselfish-
ness If your conduct is to be Of the
highest type.
AT formal dinner party at which
a certain hour has been mentioned the
guests should arrange to arrive ten
or fifteen minutes beforehand. to re-
move wraps. be introduced to others
and to have short talk with the host
and hostess. The dinner should he
announced on the minute. and guests
who are late should join the party ut
the table after being greeted by the
of course, must be very strong one.
Usually lateness at any formal affair
of this kind is inexcusable.
II an invitation be extended to you
by gentleman to take you to a
dance or to the theater you should ar
range to be ready when he arrives. He.
OF course, should plan his time to ar
rive conveniently early. He should
certainly not be kept waiting very long
while woman sees how late she
can be.
Punctuality in letter writing is also
an important thing. When letter is
received asking you for information
answer it Immediately. When ques.
ton is asked, give a polite, punctual
reply. 1t is sign Of consideration.
Stay out Of bed a few minutes later In
order to do this or rise a little earlier
In the morning. Do not let delinquency
be one Of your bad habits.
1t Is never too late to begin to form
a good habit Is punctuality one Of
your habits? II not. make 1t one.
On Her Mind.
Speaking Of lobbyist whose lobby
had failed. a senator said: HE tried to
accept defeat with urbanity. but un-
consciously he showed his chagrin
Poor chap. he resembled Mrs. Smythe
Mrs. Smythc called on friend. expect
Ing to be asked to stay for luncheon.
But the friend didn't ask her. and so
Mrs. Smythe. secretly much disappoint-
ed and put out. rose to CO. She didn't
intend in the least to show her regret.
but involuntarily. as she put out her
hand. she said. Well. goodby. dear Mns.
Luncheon. Utica Observer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

The elimination Of tile compliment
tary salutation "Dear sir" and the po-
lite conclusion "Yours very truly" will
not make much Roadway in letters
written by a debtor to creditor ask
ing for an extension of time.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Every little while. or oftener, we
read about somebody being strangled
by means Of a piece Of beefsteak be-
coming lodged in the throat When
will people begin to realize that the
eating of beefsteak Is a lost artS
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

A railroad up Mount Popocatepetl
will run from 10 degrees below zero to
20 above in two hours. But that's
nothing Mexican politics can change
from freezing to boiling in two min
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

When they had taken an unindOrsed
bers produced a fountain pen and made
him indorse the draft. Add one more
to the list of deadly weapons.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

If the 17.OOO.OOO old bachelors and
old maids in the country would all get
married at once few people would ob
ject to making orange blossoms the
national flower.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

The fish story II losing none Of its
pristine vitality A catfish was caught
in Kentucky wearing Il pair Of specta
cles which an eStimabe citizen some
time before had lost overheard
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

An Intelligent bear in Pittsburgh.
says an exchange smokes. chews.
boozes and does wisgle dances. these
we presume. being the first proofs OF
intelligence.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

According to science. women don't
mind choosing ugly men for husba eds
Rejected suitors will be interested to
find their theories confirmed by scien
tific authority
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

German girls. they say. are forming
society whose members are pledged tc
marry homely men. But that Is what
nineteen out Of twenty Of them would
do anyway.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Bnt If every American girl made he,
own clothes. as a club reformer recon-
mends. what would women who sew
for a living do? There are usually sew
eral sides to such questions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Now that Mr.. Edison has been con-
fined to his room for the first time In
his life. we may reasonably look for
an invention that will do away with
sickness
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

One Of life's neatest little ironies Is
the fact that thu first arrest under
Wisconsin's antigossip law was not q
woman at a sewing circle. but a man
In q barrOom.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

The price Of diamonds is coming
down, but the news will not affect as
many people as II it concerned the
price of potatoes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

New ancient ruins have been found
near the City Of Mexico. There are
also few modern. ruins in that neigh
bOrhOod.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Rich widows must pay the income
tax. but there are poor bachelors who
are willing to relieve them Of the hard.
ship.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Well, after all our solicitude, here is
our old friend DR.. Wiley again. He
arises to announce that Eve was Great
ed before Adam. Let the procession
move on.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Through all these years 1t has been
customary to speak Of Philadelphia as
"slow," and now it develops that the
old city is built on bed Of Quicksand.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

A woman says that the weight of
soul is four and seven-sixteenth ounces.
so the average corporation hasn't
missed much.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17
Fla;terv.

Flubdub-What do you consider the
most delicate form Of flattery? Cyni-
cus-Telling married man he doesn't
look it--.Iutlge
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Every now and then some aviator
breaks a record before he breaks his
neck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

The Russian government is so deter.
mined to get rid Of unrest that 1t is
creating a vast amount OF it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Despite the numerous "cures." can.
Ger continues to increase.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17
The Letter M.

The Hebrew name Of NJ was Mem.
water. and it is curious to note that
the original form of this character in
the most ancient manuscript is wav-
ing line, which to the not too particular
ancients represented water. BY some
philolOgiSts the letter NJ as used by the
PhoenicianS is supposed to have come
from picture representing the human
face. the two down strokes represent
ing the contour of the countenance. the
V stroke signfying the nose. the two
dots. long since disused. and Il stroke
beneath the V representing the eyes
and the mouth. The old Phoenfcian
form of the letter does indeed bear
comical sort of resemblance to the hui
man face
Philippine Embroidery.
Children under ten years OF age
make some Of the most beautiful and
delicate samples Of embroideries in the
Philippines Almost every design of
Philippine embroidery shipped con-
tains drawnwork which is its chief
attraction. putting it in class by It,
self, and Filipino workers have devel-
oped this part Of their designs to
high degree Of excellence.
corrected.
II wish had never learned to play
cards." exclaimed man who had been
unfortunate at the game.
"You mean you wish you had learn
ed, don't you?" was his wife's rejoin-
der.-London Tit Bits.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

Chance generally favors the prudent
-JouRert.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-10-17

critical. scandal mOnyering ana mis-.
erly
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-17
Continued on page -
HOLDCROFT

Holdcroft. Va. April I5-On
Wednesday last. at the residence of
Rev. B. K. Robinson, Miss Bessie
Fowler. the handsome and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William 7. Fowler. became the
bride OF Mr.. John Dunston, of
Gloucester county. Attirsd in white
messaline. with silk lace aud white
picture hat. the bride was attended
by her sister. Miss Mary Fowler.
Mr.. Maurice Ammous was bes,
man. The wedding march was
beautifully rendered by Miss Mary
Eugenia Binns. After the ceremony
the happy couple received congrat-
ulations Of many friends present and
a rice shower as they departed TOR
the home Of the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dunston will make their future
home in Gloucester. where they
carry with them the wishes Of theiE
many friends that their voyage on
the sea of matrimony may be bliss
ful and happy.
The district school fair at numbel
one on Friday was q most creditabls
affair. the pupils Of the competing
schools receiving recognition At ths
hands OF the judges for their work.
On Monday al Charles City c. r.,
one of the finest display of wood
work. needlework. and ars work
ever done by amateurs was cn exhi
bition. The prizes were distribrtec
among the verious schools of tn.
county. In the athletic contest n.
lHoldcseft school swept the field
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-17
COURT ENGAGED in TRIAL
Of SENSATIONAL SLANDER SUIT
MISS STRADER ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES 0F BOYD
HENRYlAND Big CROWD HEARS TRIAL

James City Circuit Court was en-o
gagged Monday and Tuesday IN the
trial OF the suit brought BY Miss Bss-
sic StradeT. of Norge. against Boyd |
Henry, also OF Norge. and during
sae taking OF evidence Mon6sy the
court room was packed. A Jury
was secured early and the plaintiffs
side Of the case was begun. closing
at about thrse O'Clock in the after
noon. Miss Sirader went on the
stand. as did also her fance. Mr.. G.
NJ Nichols. Other important wit
nesses for the plsinsiff were Messrs.
Henry Graves and II. II. Anderson.
Il appears that early this year.
Mr. Henry is alleged to have tod
several people that Miss Srader was
not Of good fame. bu, in language
700 broad for print. Both Mr..
Graves and ME. Anderson swore
that Mr.. Henry had used the Ian
guage attributed 10 him Il also
appears that when Miss Strader. who
at the time was employed as natron
in Petersburg hospital. heard tha,
Henry had bssn slandcring her. she
secured a whip and attempted q
horsewhip him. Henry took the
whip away from the ear ged girl.
This encounter took place in Kinde's
store at Norge and created a grea
sensation at the time. The slandel
suit was then instituted.
The defendant was the first wit
ness called on his side. and he dsuiec
in toto that he had said one slancer
Gus word against Miss Strsder. II,
coaradicted Graves and Anderson
dltfootedly and in a most emphau
manner. Mr.. j. II. Hughes.
neighoor. who had WORKED with Ms
/, Henry in November December am
a January. swore that dc had neve
heard Miss Suader's name men
I. toned by him. This closed II
!; testimony for the defense.
J. While there were not many vi
nesses. the attorneys consumed muc
: time in arguing points OF law. whic
: at tunes became spirited. The ca.
L was argued tuesday morning.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-17

promptly at 1;30 p. N. and will
march to Cary Field. where the
speaking and the athletic contests
will take place Governor Mann
and Superintendent Eggleston will
be in the leading automobile in the
parade.
The night meeting will DC held in
the College Chapel. where each
school doing high school work will
be entitled tolhave one representative
in the defamation contest for boys
and one in the recitation contest for
giils. Gold medals viii be awarded
the winners in these contests. The
pupils participating will be enter
tained for the night by the students
of the Williamsburg High School.
The following is the programme
Tor the day:
1000 a.. m.-Bassball game. Cary
Field.
l0;00s. m.-Corn judging contest,
mais building of College.
1880 a. m.-Announcement and
award of prizes for exhibits, fronl
of main building of College.
1:30 p. m.-Formation of parade,
Courthouse Green.
2:OO p. m.-Address by Super n,
tendent Egglesson. Cary Field.
2:50 p. m.-Address by Cover
nor Mann, Cary Field.
| 500 2. m.--Athletic contests
Cary Field.
4:5O p. m.-Announcement ans
award Of athletic prizes. Cary Field
500 p. m.--Dcclamation and rec
station contssss. College Chapel.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-17
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION WILL FOSTER
The CULTURE OF The SUGAR BEET
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF THE BUSINESS Men
TAKE Up THIS INDUSTRY

public spirit. Pity is that so many
members lost the inspiration they
would have gained had they attended.
The next meeting Will be held on the
first Friday night in May.
SUGAR BEET COMMITTEE MEETs
Chairman Thorpe called a meet
ing of the committee on sugar beet
culture at The Gazette office Monday
morning at 9 o'clock. thus setting
the plan of the Business Association
in speedy operation. Four OF the
seven members were present. The
following officers and sub commit
tees wers appointed Mr.. Thorpe
being the chairman: w. c. Johnston.
secretary and treasurer; d. S. Har-
ris, sub committee on seed; L. I.
Hankins and d. G. Wilson; on seed
distribution; r Houge. L. T. Han
kins and d. S. Harris. on finance.
and DR.. J. M. Henderson and u.
G. Wilson. or plant.
The federal agricultural depart
ment will be appealed to to furnish
seed and bulletins. or in case the
apartment furnishes no seed. tC
direct the committee where it car
be secured. It is hoped to get tn,
seed in the hands OF the farmers
at snesrly dste.
ANY Peninsula farmer who vii
ogrse 10 cultivate one-tenth of al
acre this summer. is requested Il
Immediately drop a postal card (,
Chairman Thorpe. Even if tn
crop amounts to nothing as suga
beets, the beets themselves wi
more then pay for the culture
Farmers will be instructed as TO no,
to plant and cultivate the crop.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-17

taking every FIRST prise. The snEdi-
ence was addressed BY Dr.. r. =.
Davis. Miss Sue c. Cleaton asd
Rev. B. +. Robinson. The Use Of
prizes was read and the greae-ss Of
Charles City's school fairs came 10
an end.
Dr.. Liyius Lankford. Of Norfolk.
VIII speak at Mt Peasant eharch
next Sunday in the interest OF for
sign missions.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-17
HON. A. ]. MONTAGUE
INTRODUCES BILL

Washington. April IA resolu-
ton extending the privileges of the
floor of the house to members of the
presidents cabinet was introduced
in the house shortly after the session
began today by Representative
Montague, of Richmond. Va.
The bill would make compulsory
the attendance of cabinet members
on the floor of the house at least
twice q month, to submit to any
questions members of the house
may wish te ask.
That members of the cabinet may
occupy seats on the floor of the
house and the senate and may par
ticipate in the debates on all subjects
relating ty their departments is pro-
vided for in the Montague resolution.
While the resolution is revolution
ary from present conditions. the
same plan was favored in congress
in 1864 and 1881. Such men as
George II. Pendleton. w. B. ALI.
son. of Iowa; Daniel w. Voorhees,,
James g. Blaine, Marion c. Butler,
John J. ingalls,. o. H. Platt and J.
7. Farley favored a similar resolu,
ton and reported favorably upon Z
to congress, the resolution died anc
never reached place on the calen
dar IN those days.
j Governor Montague has giver
much study to the idea of the reso
luton. In 1910 he made an address
before the Pennsylvania State Ia
Association advocating the place.