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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
THEY LIKE "SANE FOURTH"
New York Firemsn Heartily In Favor
Of Reformed Holiday.

New York Firemsn Heartily In Favor
Of Reformed Holiday.
making the Fourth safe and sane
has eliminated the day most dreaded
by the members Of the fire depart
ment." declared battalion chief.
1.-THE careless use Of firecrackers and
revolvers in the daytime used to keep
the department on the alert from sun
rise to sunset The horses were fret
full and nervous. the men were irrita-
BILE, all because they feared that the
gong would pound out a station at
any moment.
"And they were justified in being
anxious, for before the creation Of the
safe and sane Fourth alarms sounded
80 often that in some houses the
horses were kept hitched up all day.
Many Of the fires in the daytime were
started by firecrackers in cellars and
similar places and caused great dam
age because they were able to attain
a good start before being discovered.
1.-THE coming Of night increased the
work and worries Of the department
Darkness found the men and horses
fatigued after busy day. but there
was no rest for them. As matter Of
fact. the work increased. Roman can
dies in the hands of careless people
were shot through open windows into
rooms, setting fire to lace curtains and
other furnishings. Sometimes tho fires
were attended to Immediately, and In
other cases they smoldered and then
burst into flames hours after. when
most Of the tenants in other apart
ments had retired for the night You
can appreciate the danger caused by
the careless handling OF such fireworks.
Pinwheels and skyrockets caused a
large number of fires. particularly the
latter.
I'm some neighborhoods the engines
were on the run from to IL p. m.
The majority Of the fires were small
affairs. but they had to be attended
to. The men and horses were all in.
but It was wonderful the amount Of
endurance and stamina the men and
beasts displayed in sticking to their
work. Toward the latter part Of the
evening the horses had to walk to the
dres. They were too tired to trot.
1.-THE adoption OF the safe and sane
Fourth has caused many persons to
dispense with the use Of firecrackers
and fireworks. They believe in cele-
brating the day in pursuits less dan
gerous. but furnishing more amuse-
ment. You can bet the members Of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
Durability Of Teakwood.

African teakwood Is renowned for its
lndestructible qualities, says the Amer
lean Machinist. 1t was used to .
great extent in shipbuilding. and many
ships built of it are still in existence.
more than 100 years later. Most of
the famous East lndiamen were built
Of teak. The wood is very heavy and
hard It's weight is from fOrty-tw0 to
fifty-two pounds per cubic foot. where
as pine weighs only about thirty pounds
per cubic foot. Teak is easily worked
but the large quantity of solid contain
ed in 1t necessitates extra hard tools
and even then they are subject to rapid
wear. The wood contains an oil which
prevents nails driven into 1t from rust
ing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
! ourth of July Sentiments

E>oR safety
II deserve neither liberty Benjamin Franklin
NE happiness
~ thousand es--Sam
UNDOUBTEDLY s o strong .
~ vgtlant the active,
until
THE God Washington
III ERE What patriotism? affection for the
the
higher-Fsher
all
u influence yourselves onElenry Lee
FRIENDS should advise perstency in our struggle for liberty though
and enjoy his liberty
persuasion
poitcaL-ThOmas Jefferson.
together assured shall all hang
u Franklin
victory unjust interest and
than adveay-Wiiam rem
Let us unted.-Alexander Hamilton
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
One Man Against an Army.

Daring the Revolution BRITISH
army commanded by General TryoE
marched to capture Danbury. Conn
At one place the British were halted
by single American named Luther
Holcomb. On horseback he advanced
toward them as they were about to
mount hill and. turning his head and
waving his hat. addressed an imagi-
nary army behind him thus: "Halt the
whole universe: Break Off into king
doms"' The British general was alarm
ed and sent forward accommodating
parties. Holcomb, finding himself in
danger, rode of. having accomplished
bis purpose Of delaying the enemy.
China's Chain Bridge.
China has the worlds oldest chain
bridge, stretching for half mile from
one mountain to another.
A Hill and q Pin.
What ia the difference between a hill
and pill? One is hard to get up. and
tho c+h"~ '~ how'd ~ got down
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
Not What She Expected.

He was shy young man. but on his
way home from the city he managed
to screw up his courage sufficiently to
enter jewelers. shop and purchase a
small gift for the lady Of his heart.
This. he hoped. would pave the way
to the popping Of the great question.
That night he called at her house and
found her alone. Producing small.
square box from his pocket he said
nervously:
II have ventured to bring you a
small present. Miss Finn. but ] am
afraid that perhaps it will not ct your
finger. Will you try 1t on?"
"Oh. DEAR" said the girl, blushing
most becomingly; this is quite unex.
pected! Why. never dreamed that
you really cared enough
Poor fool: Instead Of grasping the
opportunity in both hands be opened
the box and produced thimble. Then
the thermometer dropped about 10 de-
grees.-Philadelphi Inquirer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30

Phillips, the Chriropodist, is a grad
uate and can give you satisfaction
in treating your feet. Taking care Of
the feet is essential to good health.
Tired feet cause nervousness and 9th.
er ills. See DIR. Phillips at the Cody,
and have the feet treated II they
bother you.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
Limit Of Courtesv.

Japan's new prime minister. Count
Okuma. has a wooden leg. 1t replaces
Q limb which was blown Oh by the
bomb Of a political assassin. In con-
necuon with that outrage a story Is
told which goes far to support the
claim that Is made for Okuma that he
u the best hammered man in Japan.
After the explosion. which had killed
his servants and horses. besides shat
tering Eis leg. he was lying In his
once In an agony of pain. yet hs vas
able ~ aay smiiingly to . foreign
statesman who was taking lsave of
him. EXCUSE mo. sir. for my impolite-
ness in not see1ue You 70 the doer."-
PeA Mall Gsxette
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
Hvojene For the AGED.

A British scientist lays down a regi.
men of hygiene for the treatment Of
the aged. 1t is pointed out that the
aged require less food Of all kinds be-
cause they utilize less. Overlooking,
or, rather, a normal adults ration, over
taxes their digestive powers and floods
the blood with effete products which
the Kidneys and other emunctories can
not handle. Drinking water should be
encouraged. and baths, which should be
taken regularly. should be neither hot
nor cold, Of short duration and prefer
ably In the evening. when they conduce
to q good nights sleep. Fresh air and
exercise are indispensable. Clothing
should b. light, warm, loose and Of
wooden material. The feet should b
vail Dr0tQctQd
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30

During the e:rlier years Of the ind"
pendence Of rho Tinted States It was
give grand hanTnets to the general:
rIblic on .Iulv 4 This taternal but
costly generosity came II an end with
the celebration Of 1893
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30
EARLY JULY 4 POEM.

Il Tells How Our Great. grandfather
Celebrated Independence Day.
Poets. great nnd humble. have sung
of Independence day. The Revolution.
of course. gave birth to its full quota
of spirited and patriotic verse. and 1t
has been gathered between covers.
but the poetry dedicated to the Fourth
Of July. though doubtless not easily
comprised in small space. seems not
to have been collected by any curious
or devout American. But beautiful
and inspiring verse has none the less
been written.
Here is poem. though not In a
stately measure that is good fun and
worth republication. 1t was written
by Royal Tyler about 1898. 1t is call
ed Independence Day"
Squeak the ffe and beat the drum
independence day is come!
Let the roasting pig be bled:
Quick twist Off the cockerels head:
Quickly rub the pewter platter;
Heap the nutcakes fried in batter;
Set the cups and beaker glass.
The pumpkin and the apple sauce:
Send the keg to shop for brandy.
Maple sugar we have handy.
Independent, staggering Dick,
A noggin mix Of swinging thick.
SAL put on your russell skirt
lothian. get your boughten shirt
Today we dance to fiddle diddle.
Here comes Sambo with his fiddle.
Sambo. take dram Of whisky
And play up Yankee Doodle" risky.
foil 1ooN oh 20 ri
And let us have a reel OF six.
Father and mother shall make two:
Sal, Mol and stand all arrow.
Sambo. play and dance with quality.
This is day Of blest equality.
Father and mother are but men.
And Sambo-is a citizen.
Come foot it, Sal: Moll. figure In.
And. mother. you dance up to him.
Now saw as fast as e'er you can do,
And, father. you can cross Ger to Sambo.
Thus we dance and thus we play
On glorious Independence day.
Rub more rosin on your bow
And let US have another go.
BOUNDS! AS sure as eggs and bacon.
Here's Ensign Sneak and Uncle Deacon.
Aunt Thah. and there's Bets behind her
On laundering mare. than beetle binder.
And there's the squire, too. with his lady.
Sal hold the beast; I'll take the baby.
Moll. bring the squire our great armchair.
Good folks. we're glad to. see you here.
lothian. get the great case bottle.
Your teeth can pull it's corncob stoppie.
Ensign, deacon. never mind;
Squire. drink until you're blind.
Come here's the French and guillotine.
And here is good Squire Gallatin.
And here's each noisy Jacobin
Here's friend Madison, so hearty.
And here's confusion to the treaty.
Come. one more swig to Southern Demos.
Who represent our brother negroes.
Thus We drink and dance away
This glorious independence day!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-30

the fire department are glad that tn
people are using fewer fireworks
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19
RUSSIANS VIOLATE NEUTRALITY

BERLIN, Nov. 19--InfomatiOn has arrived from Sofia the capital of Bulgaria. that several thousands ot Russia officers and soldiers have reached Sevia and are now engaged in the effort to halt the Austrian advance l to Servian territory The importance ot thS news leS Ill the fact that to reach Seva would be necessary tor the Russians o mass through Roumania Bulgaria and so violate the neutrality of the country through which they marched The German government is now making an ln veStgation into the matter and Ii It proves laI elI
 Rounana or Bulgaria permitted the Russians to pass through their territory they will have to give strict ac counting or prepare for attack The news from Russian Poland has queted the anxiety of the German PeoPe WHO burg meant anything but defeat The government otcaS always maintained that the famous general haa 1aen back to tempt the enemy into positions where hS attack would be more effective The fact that this attack has been successfully delivered by the very army that had retired from Warsaw now proves to the people here that the gen jus of Hndeburg has more guided mm Sa1ey lt IS assumed here now that he drew the Russians on cmet for the purpose of taking them further from their bases and making their retreat all the more difficult.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

PARIS, Nov. 19.-The American Embassy is winding up its affairs as a bank, ticket agency, charitable so- ciety and consoler of Americans caught in Europe by the war. Am bassador Herrick has had the ser vices of a dozen young American army officers who were taken courses in French military tactics at the out break of the war. The War and State Departments in Washington attached the officers temporarily to the Elm bassy The Ambassador has also had the voluntary help from Americans who happened to be in Paris, and at one time the Embassy staff numbered forty-two.
 Colonel Spencer Cosby, the milit- ary attache, is charged with relief work.
 They have paid out about $l2O,OOO deposited at the State Department for Americans in France. They have also arranged for $4O,OOO worth of steam ship transportation. They have caShed checks, letters of credit or promises to pay to the extent of S1S,OOO. The relief of destitute. Americans has been managed through the charity or ganization of the American Protest
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NEWS NOTES

The Gateway acknowledges the re ceipt of an advance copy of Ringers that See" by Nancy Buskett, better known as Cynthia Grey, who is well known through her writings in coast papers. The book is recommended by the famous Helen Keller and is therefore, probably a work of great merit.
 George Miers was found guilty of vegrancy in the commissioners court and sentenced to one hundred days.
 F. w. Small writes from Iantha Missouri, to tell all his old friends in Seward that the famous old state is a fine place to live.
 Bill Devine will leave for the out side about the end of the month on business connected with some mining property.
 Charles s. Black is now compiling a Seward business directory which will be placed around the district and along the Seward Iditarod trail anc other places.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19
GERMANY GETS
 OIL SUPPLIES
SAID THAT TEUTONS HAVE SHIP LOADS GOING FROM
 AMERICA.

LONDON, Nov l7.-Failure Of Ger many to exhaust its supply of petrol Is attributed by writers in the London press to supply of oil supposed to be shipped from the United States to Germany by way of Norway, Denmark and Sweden. According to Albert Lidgitt, who contributes an article on this subject to the current issue os a prominent motor journal Germany has planned to get its petrol in ships flying the Danish, Swedish and Nor wegian flags and carrying oil in bar rels.
 H. Massac Buist, writing in the Sunday Observer, says: There is proof positive that up to the end of last month Germany had received some thousand of tons Of motor Spir- its in this manner, and according to the present charterng arrangements that other large consignments are either being loaded or are on the At lantic at this moment on the way to Denmark, Norway or Sweden. He says that up to the corresponding period last year there had been ship
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19
NO IMPORTANT NEWS FROM WEST

LONDON, Nov. 19.-No important change has occur red in the western arena for several days The Germans are holding their positions and occasionally launching attacks on the allies The allied warshps still off the coast hurng shells inland whenever the opportunity ot- fers to reach the enemy The Belgian army remains fight ing vaantly in the flooded region and stands up to the enemy with all the splendid courage that has made the name of Belgium famous and revered The German sub marines have apparently given up the idea of attacking the allied warships operating along the Belgian coast as the precautions taken against such attacks very elaborate owing to the sad lesson taught the British naval commanders in the past.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

Harding Davis great story and play, Soldiers of Fortune"
 AS a book, Soldiers. of Fortune" has been eagerly and widely read the world over, and as a play, dramatized by Augustus Thomas, it has been seen by thousands.
 Dustin Fanum, probably the most popular of Americas matinee favor ties, appears in the leading role of Robert Clay, the rugged young American adventurer. The picture was produced in Cuba under the per onal direction of Augustus Thomas, and with the aid and cooperation of the entire Cuban Army and the American Navy
 Soldiers of Fortune" in six parts will be the attraction at the Casino theater tonight.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

ped from America to Denmark 1925 gallons of motor spirits, but owing to the mysterious activity in cargOes of late the motor spirit shipment to Copenhagen alone has been nearly l2,- 100000 gallons this year. of which half a million left during the last week in October.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

The All Star Feature Corporation makers of the two now famous mo- tion picture versions of Agustus Thomas Arizona" with Cyril Scott, and Henry NJ. Blossoms Checkers" i" with Thomas W. Ross, has completed a tremendous new film of Richard
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19
N. Y. EXCHANGE OPENS

NEW YORK; Nov. 19.-Unrestrcted trading on the floor of the stock exchange will begin next Saturday in bonds of all classes at minimum prices This is the most important step yet taken towards the resumption of u restricted trading exchange The panicy feeling IS gradually dying away and the financial condition of the country has been much relieved by the opening of the fed eral reserve center banks.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

The Gateway Job Printing Depart ment has just received the very latest in new type and machinery. Don't send outside for your job printing. Patronize the paper that is helping to build up your city.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

The Gateway Job Printing Depart ment has just received the very latest in new type and machinery. Don't send outside for your job printing Patronize the paper that is helping to build up your city.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

A new line of Duxbak, waterproof hunting coats, norfolk coast, Pants hats and caps at Brown & Hawkins. Quality first"
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19
TAX NOTICE

All taxes are payable now and will be delinquent after November 23rd. 1914 after which date a penalty and costs will be added.
 J. H. Romig,
 City Treasurer.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

Job printing of every description at The Gateway.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

You get local Ranch Eggs with your Ham and Bacon at Gamble's Res taurant.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch,
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

ant Episcopal Church and none of the State Department money has been used for that purpose,
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-19

Cabins for rent. Apply V. F. Caves.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-01-01
The Largest Magazine in the
World.

ToDAY's MAGAZINE is the larg'
est and best edited magazine pub
jished at SOC per year. Five
cents per copy at all newsdeal'
ers. Every lady who apprecia-
ties good magazine should send
for free sample copy and pre-
MUM catalog. Address, To
DAYS MAGAZINE, Canton, Ohio.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-01-01
B. F. Cox is again in Meade.

| AAOu II OWACl L uCSQdfs
Full line of D. M. c. embroid
cry at Stevens Mer Co.
Hans Erickson of Fowler, has
been in Meade for the past week
Chas Wood is here from Kan
sas City to remain for a few
days.
| c. A. Marrs and wife were
in Meade the latter part of last
week.
s. L. Clute, of Minneola, was
in Meade Tuesday for a few
hours.
Don T. Edwards of Plains,
transacted business in Meade
the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Russell of
Plains spent Christmas day with
r. S. Smith and wife.
H. Llewelyn Jones and son
Herbert we're in Liberal the first
of the week on legal business.
Frank Bowen and wife have
been making holiday stay with
Meade relatives and friends.
A. F. German and wife, of
Plains, ate Christmas dinner
with Captain and Mrs. E. w.
Jenkins.
Mrs. Luther Thompson and
son, Howard, returned last Mon.
day from their Holiday trip to
Kansas City.
The club dance last Thursday
evening was we'll attended and
has been voted a social success
by those in attendance.
There is rejoicing in the home
of E. D. Smith since Mrs. Smith
has returned from her visit with
her son, Ira, and family.
A: D. Frame returned from
a three months stay in eastern
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska,
and Oklahoma, last Saturday.
Mrs. F. G. Gray and daughter
Moscelyn, of Minneola, spent a
couple of days the first of the
week with Mrs. w. c. Osgood.
They returned home Tuesday.
New line of dry goods at the
Stevens Mer. Co.
LOST:--Package containing
three handkerchlefs EN- broider-
ed STA" in one corner, between
H. Llewelyn Jones residence and
Office. Finder please leave at
this Office.
Mr.. Edwin Claycom b and niece
Miss Hart, are here visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Mitchell Evans. Miss
Hart is a sister to Mrs. Evans.
Mr.. Claycomb is an old adquaint-
ance of H. G. Harshall.
Monday evening at the bowl
ing alley the Single men defeat
ed the Married men at Give
Back" by the score of 2lO3 to
20S2. The teams we're: Single
men, Klotz, Carl, Davis, Smith,
and NARROW. Married men,
Burns, James, Russell, Twist
and Leslie.
The members of the South
western Gospel Team have ar
rived in Meade and now have
charge of the meetings now in
progress at the M. E. Church.
The young men composing the
team are: Harry Carlson, Ralph
Holmes, Guy Tetirick, Folsom
Jackson, and Charles Schrepel.
The boys have every appearance
of gentlemen and will no doubt
acquit themselves with credit.
The meetings are progressing
nicely and considerable interest
has already been aroused.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-01-01

For grain and feed of all kinds
and your supply of coal, call on
cooperative Elevator & Sup
ply Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-01-01
For Sale.

20 head ofgood big farm mares
some heavy in foal. They are
priced to sell-two miles north
of Meade. VIM. Russell.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-01-01
Notice.

To Ny PATRONS:
Those persons who have not
yet settled must do so at once.
Please call add settle by cash or
by note.
l wish to thank those who
have already settled.
Yours Truly,
F. w. Flick.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-01-01
Gu. COVALT,
AUCTIONEER

TERMS: 2 per cent on first
$1,000 and l per cent there
after.
Lakeland, Kansas
Doerkson Switch Phone No. /.
Dates can be made with with
Isaac Covalt, Meade, Kansas,
Phone 268:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-22

Of the, men mentioned every man is a
heavy beef eater when in training.
Not only do almost all athletes eat
heavily of beef while training for an
event, but Arthur Duffy, whom most
experts concede to be the fastest man
that ever wore a spiked shoe, has pub
nshed book on how to sprint in which
he advises for a training diet beef steak
and eggs for breakfast, steak for lunch
and steak or roast beef for dinner. He
does suggest an occasional change to
chops for breakfast or lunch. Morton,
the British sprinttng champion for
three years and the only man who ever
beat Duffy in two successive races,
not only ate beef for almost every meal
but also took a pint of ale with lunch
and dinner even when he was in train
ing. With all of these and thousands
of others eating beef at least twice a
day in training it looks as though the
doctor will have TO come again on the
too much meat proposition.
Fred Clarke, manager Of the Pitts
burg baseball team, has started the
Madame Patti retirement performance.
The awful roastings which he received
from the Pittsburg fans during the 1913
season got under the skin and he de-
clared most emphatically that he was
through with baseball for good and
would retire to private life on his Kan
sas ranch. However, he has signed a
new contract and will be seen in haT-
ness again during the 1915 season.
Clarke went to PiUtsburg from Louis
vile back in 1902. During the u years
he has managed the team he has won a
worlds championship, three pennants
and has finished lower than third only
twice, a record of which any manager
might well feel proud. Yet the Pitts
burg fans hooted and jeered him un-
mercifully all year. But then that is
to be expected from a crowd who would
boot the wonderful Flying Dutchman. %
HOnus Wagner, who has been the MAIN
stay of the Pittsburg team for more
than 10 years and has stuck with the
club through thick and thin despite
many offers received from the Ameri-
can league before the amalgamation,
and from the Feds for the past two
years.