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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

Gather the beets while tender and not
very large. Boil them until you can re-
move the skins; if quite small pack them
pour in SUFFICIENT boiling water to cover
and iii to OVERLOOKING and finish as direct
ed. allowing for the time consumed in nrst
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

Correspondent viii find recipes for car
ming vegetables in article in present Is
sue
A steamer viii answer quite as well as
the boiler but If you have many com
partments the top layer may require lit
tie longer time. You viii find the patent
Gamers are great conveniences and time
savers and leave no doubt as to the Sue
cess of the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02
SIGNS or THE ZODIAC

The New York Evening Post SAYS:
The recent municipal election in Topeka,
Kan. went far to indicate that the oft-re-
peated assertion that women would not
vote if they had the franchise is incorrect
Topeka is town of "a 600 inha bitants ard
the men and the women are about equal in
point OF numbers. In the election the men
polled S1-46 per cent of their registra ton.
while the women polled SLs2 per cent of
their registration. The registration was
large for both men and women The Re-
publican candidate for mayor was elected
by a majority Of nearly 300. and of this
the men gave him only 52S votes. which
goes to disprOve another threadbare aSser-
ton that women would vote a their hus-
bands directed. ard that the giving of suf-
frage to women would merely result in
doubling of the vote as it stands
There is nothing in the Ten Com
mandments about solving theological
problems. but there is a great deal
about clarifying Godfrey. DR.. Park
hurst, Presbyterian, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

and sensitive points of disposition when
we least think OF doing it; we get into
heavy debates and even hot disputes
when we least intend to, but where
Jesus reigns there should be the CHERRY
sparkling word and the overlooking
soul.-Rev. James L. Tryon, Episco-
palian, Attleboro. Mass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

The marvel of wireless telegraphy
has taught US that the sending and re-
ceiving instruments must be in tune;
otherwise messages might beat upon
the unresponsive receiver and it would
be deaf to them. There must be unison
between the soul and God; otherwise
messages cannot pass. And eae< II tns
ends of prayer and meditation "a tnat
the soul may be attuned to receive TIA
messages of love, life and light that
flash from the heart Of Godfrey. Dr.
H. P. johnson, Baptist, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

The fad for birthday stones is an old
one, but a newer variation of the same
fancy for superstition is the wearing If
the zodiacal sign which is being taken up
BY the women who care about the new
things. Brooches or scarf pins in the form
OF the zodiacai signs are being worn at the
jewelers. Sometimes the pins are set with
the birth stone and have the birth flower
also included in the design. Everyone
knows the lucky stone for each month, but
the lucky flowers are not so well known
Januery's is the mistletoe. F'ebruary's the
Pine needle the daffodu belongs to March
and the dandehon to April. The girl who
is born in May will find good fortune in
the iris and the June baby has. Of course
the rose for mascot. The pOndlilv for
July: the poppy for August; Indian corr
for September. the maple leaf for Octo-
Der; the chrysanthemum for November and
the holly for December. complete the list.
Almost everyone viii complain of the alb
Sence Of the violet and the goIdenrod from
the list of birthday flowers
The zodiacal signs for the months in or
der are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02
Table and Kitchen.

Conducted by Ida Ames wills. Mar
quette building, Chicago, to whom ali in
quiries should be addressed
All rights reserved by Banning company,
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

Select young, tender. fresh peas; shsII
and mack in large mouthed pint jars. shak-
ing them down completely. Cover to over
fiowing with fresh cold water and finish py
cool,lnr in large boiler as directed or in
the sterilizer In the former. cook FOR
three or four hours by the latter process
for 45-1ninutes. Finish as directed.
CANNED BEANS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

tailor's OF hatter's or at one of the
many fashionable tea rooms in the
neighborhOod. Indeed, during the town
season the custom Of having the after
noon tea down town as an incident OF
the shopping tour has grown to be such
a general custom that the informal )
O'Clock tea In the home is going out
The foreigners. especially Britishers
and Americans. frequently comment on
the absence of the pretty walking and
street costumes in Paris. and It is true
that French women do their shopping
in very elaborate toilets, what wouic
here or in England be considered the
limit Of bad taste. But the French
madame drives about in the seclusiol.
Of ller own carriage. and the difference
IN the condition of the streets in tn.
French capital and other great cities
must also be taken into consideration
There the streets are as clean and beau
tiful IS park the year round. and
madame runs no risk to her exquisite
nnery IN moving from her carriage to
the shop doors as she would in London
or New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02

Scrape and wash the stalks and arrange
in heated glass jars. heads upwards; stand
on a wet folded cloth and fill the jars with
boiling water let stand for a moment.
tbes1 pour off the water: fill with cold wa
ter ard when cool pour this off; again NIL
the lars with either cold or boiling wafer
and finish in the Gamer or boiler and Doll
steadily for an hour or longer If the large
iu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-02
q RHUBARR BY COLD Wa
rrT-r2 TDDnCECG

Wash in cold water and if it is stringy
peel cut in small pieces and fill the jars
plunge the jars in a pan of clean, cold Wa
ter or else stand each jar under fresh
running water and when filled see that al
the bubbles are removed. screw on the
tops tightly and remove from the water
This method has been used successfully Tor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29
PERSONALS.

Mr. W. S. Primrose left yesterday morn
ing for Benson on business.
Mr.. w. H. Hervey, chief clerk Of Hotel
Chattawka, New Bern, left for that place
yesterday morning. Mr.. Hervey spent
Christmas here with relatives.
Mr.. A. c. Gentry, principal OF Yadl1n
Valley Institute, was in the city yester-
day
Mr.. Henry Johns, of Charlotte, after a
short stay in the city went down to Au-
burn to visit relatives yesterday.
Mr.. R. H. Dye, a prominent young at
torney OF Fayetteville, left for home yes
terday after a pleasant stay in the ci.y.
Mr.. E. X. Gulley passed through Raj
elgh yesterday en- route from Randleman
to New Bern.
Mr.. P. D. Gold, Jr., of Greensboro, was
on the early train yesterday going to
Wilson.
Mr.. j. Harry Bum after short stay
in the city left for his home in Hender-
son yesterday.
Prof. r. Fl. Burns, pricipal of Castalla,
Academy, left for that place yesterday.
Mr.. r. L. Goodwin, an attorney of
Dunn. Is in the city on legal business.
Mr.. j. l.. Davis, of Chapel HILL was in
Raleigh yesterday
Governor Aycock is visiting his brother
at Whiteville.
Mr.. ]. w. Denmark has returned from
a visit to Goidsboro
DR.. j. NJ. Fleming left yesterday for
Washington, n. @.
Mr.. Chas. B. Ray went down to Louis
burg yesterday.
Squire Ballentine, of Fuuuay Springs
spent the day in Raleigh yesterday
Dr. TAFT Butler. the State Veterinarian
left for Asheville yesterday.
Mr.. ]. f. Jeffreys, the poultryman at
the Experiment Station, has gone to
High Point to attend the poultry show.
Editor Clarence H. Poe, of the Progress
sive Farmer, is again at his desk after a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29
few days. holiday, spent at his home in
Chatham county

few days. holiday, spent at his home in
Chatham county.
Mr.. Samuel Hanff. of the University
of the South, will arrive home tomorrow
to spend vacation with his parents
Mr. F. McKie Matthews, of Durham. is
IN the city visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. Matthews.
Mr. George Suggs, Of Kirston, was in
Raleigh yesterday. He left in the after
neon fer Columbia. S. c., to visit friends.
Mr.. A. Michelow. who, for quite awhile
was in the photograph business here, went
down to Benson yesterday.
Mr.. A. l.. Pearsall. formerly with Hicks
Chemical Company and Bobbitt-Wynne
Drug Company, Of this place, left TOR
Pinehurst yesterday after a short visit
with friends here.
MIR. Kimbrough Jones. after a, pleasant
visit to relatives, returned 20 Durham
yesterday.
DR.. w. P. Exum, of Goldsboro, passed
through Raleigh yesterday en- route to
Greensboro to visit friends.
Mr.. w. II. Haywood, of Wake Forest,
is in the city.
Mr.. S. E. Coldiron, who has been visit
ing in the city, returned to his home in
Knoxville yesterday.
Messrs. J. c. L. Harris, Jr., Gordon
Harris and Winder Harris left yesterday
to visit Mr.. w. H Chambee, near Wake
field. They will take a several day s
hunt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

ESTABLISHED BUS
mess after january l, 1904-An estab
lished business and stock in trade will
be for sale. The stock consists of well
selected up to date line of fine China,
Crockery, Hardware, Stationery, fancy
articles, decorative goods and house and
kitchen furnishings. Business establish
ed sixteen years; no dead stock; physi-
cal disability of proprietors only reason
for selling. Address Box SIC, New
Bern, n. G.
12-15--4wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED.-POSITIO BY A YOUNG
man as stenographer and general office
boy; can furnish best of reference. Adj
dress P. o. Box 15S, Washington, n. C.
12-29-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29
TEE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to p. m. tonight: Fair; warmer Tuesday.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, 40; minimum temper
allure, "a; mean temperature. AZ; total
rainfall, 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED-AGENTS IN VERY
town in North Carolina to sell the Wis
ible Writing Underwood Typewriter,
the most satisfactory typewriter in the
world. See advertisement on another
page. r. L. Lindsay, State Agent,
Durham, N. c.
12-15-2Wks,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WE HAVE SEVERAL GOOD SECOND
hand engines and boilers for sale, rang
ing from five to seventy-five horse-pow-
er. Quick delivery. Raleigh Iron
Works. 16-t, t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

The saving of few cents on bottle
of Vanilla Extract will not atone for the
annoyance of having dessert that is 'iust
little off, in flavor. Always buy Bur
nett's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

THERE IS A SPLENDID OPENING
for resident physician at Everetts, N.
c., progressive milling town. For in
formation address Physician, care News
and Observer. 23-10t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED-YOUNG LADY STENOG-
rapher desires position after Christmas
holidays; can give good references. ADJ
dress r. S.. care News and Observer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED BY JANUARY 18TH A FIRST
class registered druggist. Address,
with reference, Box 6S6, Goldsboro, N.
c.. 12-2I7t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANT TD--TWO SALESMAN or coon
l,A.io..s.s capacity FOR large gtore in coun
try village Address 'A," care News
and Observer. S-2G-t. Z.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED-POSITIO AS FARM MAN.
ager; understands the cultivation of
bright tobacco and feeding all kinds of
live stock, and all work pertaining to
the farm: reference given. Address N.
H. Fleming, Creedmoor, Granville, Co.,
n. C. 12-29-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED-A PHYSICIAN AT STOKES
N. c.; excellent territory; no opposi-
tion Address Doctor" care News G.
Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

DRUG CLERK WANTED AT ONCE
reliable man with experience: registra-
trion not necessary; good salary. Adj
dress with reference Retail Druggist,
care of News and Observer.
12-2a-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED REGISTERED DRUG CLERK:
good references. Address L. D., care of
News and Observer. 12-12-t. (.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

100 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE OR
exchange, for city property. Mrs. I.
Stunkel, 403 w. Hargett Street.
22-4t-tues&Fri.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

WANTED.-AN EXPERIENCED MAN
clerk in general store, with references.
Address T. M. Moore, Roanoke Rapids.
12-1S-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29
TEN CENTS PER LINE
(Six Word to the Line

six Words to the Line)
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN Is CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADvER.
Using. RESULTS ASSURED.
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Trains Leaye Raleigh Daily
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

PEACE INSTITUTE-Raleigh N. C.
McCLURE'S MAGAZINE-For January
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

Mrs. Beaureguard Arendei is critically
i'll at Occoneechee farm.
State Treasurer B. r. Lacy is confined
to his home by sickness.
Governor Aycock went to Whiteville
yesterday to visit his brother Mr.. B. r.
Aycock.
The remodelling of the Marlborough
House is expected to be completed by
February 1st.
The Raleigh leaf tobacco market will
reopen on January 5th. Active sales are
expected after the opening.
State superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton J. Y. Joyner left for Greensboro
yesterday. He is expected back today.
Mr.. Claude Bernard was able to be out
yesterday for the first time In ten days.
He is still feeble from his recent, sick
ness.
The annual ''Old Folks Dinner will
be given at Fayetteville Street Baptist
church on Friday afternoon at one
O'Clock.
The stockholders of the Raleigh Tele-
phone Company meet today for the pur-
pose Of electing board of directors and
a president.
Mr.. Henry Blount, of Wilson, passed
through Raleigh yesterday en- route to
Youngsville, where he lectured last night
OIL wit and Humor.'
Mr.. Ernest Haywood, following his usual
generous custom, has sent substantial
Christmas remembrance to the carriers
of the News and Observer.
State Chemist B. W. Kigore yester-
day morning received several gallons OF
water from Asheville which those who sent
it believe to be mineral water. 1t will
be analysed.
Mr.. John U. Smith has decided to re-
move to Richmond and will go there at
once. His family will remain here until
spring and then will go TO Richmond to
make their home.
Mr.. George A. Riggs yesterday qualified
as administrator of the estate of the
late Mrs. Martha j. Penny, of White Oak
township. The estate contains about one
hundred acres of land and $500 in per-
sonal property.
Mr.. Clarence B. Utley, who has been
in the city spending Christmas with his
parents, returned to Norfolk last night.
He is now with the Saks store. His
friends are glad to know that he is doing
well in his new home.
Mr.. Joseph o. Hunter, formerly with
Baxter & Co., OF Norfolk is now temper
arily with Ware and Leland, of this city.
He relieves Mr.. John Allen, who is taking
his weeks holiday. Mr.. Hunter won third
best place in the National Telegraphers'
Tournament in 1901.
Mr.. c. H. Stephenson, of this city, VINO
has been for a number of years the eff
cient book-keeper for Messrs. Dewar and
Wilder, has resigned his position with this
firm to accept similar with Messrs.
Phillips and Penny, and will enter into
his new work on January 1St
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

Mr.. Clarence B. Utley, who has beer
in the city spending Christmas with HI:
parents, returned to Norfolk last night
He is now with the Saks store. His
friends are glad to know that he is doins
well in his new home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

Mr.. George A. Riggs yesterday qualified
as administrator of the estate of the
late Mrs. Martha j. Penny, of White Oak
township. The estate contains about one
hundred acres of land and $500 in per-
sonal property.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

Governor Aycock went to Whiteville
yesterday to visit his brother, Mr.. B. ~
Aycock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

The ,remodelling of the Marlborough
House is expected to be completed BY
February 1st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

Mr.. John U. Smith has decided to re-
move to Richmond and will go there at
once. His family will remain here until
spring and then will go to Richmond to
make their home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

The Raleigh leaf tobacco market viii
reopen on January 5th. Active sales ar,
expected after the opening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29
StoCkhol .ers' Meeting,

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
of the stockholders of The CONNER
cial and Farmers Bank will be held at
their banking house, in the city of Raj
eigh on Tuesday, January 18th, 1904, at
IL m. B. S. Jerman, Cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Mrs. Beaureguard Arendeil is criticall
Ill at Occoneechee farm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

State Treasurer B. r. Lacy is confined
to his home by sickness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29
Tie Year 1903 is Nearly Gone.

What have you accomplished? Did you portion of
your earnings2 Have you made any provision for your
family by having Eastsrn Lite Policy of your de
parture. Investigate 20 Century 20 Year Participating
Policy. Correspondence solicited. Address
II. SUSMAN,
@ en- era u 6 en- t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

State Chemist B. W. Kilgore yester-
day morning received several gallons OF
water from Asheville which those who sent
it believe to be mineral water. 1t will
be analysed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

Mr.. Joseph o. Hunter, formerly with
Baxter & Co., OF Norfolk is now temper
arily with Ware and Leland, of this city.
He relieves Mr.. John Allen, who is taking
his weeks holiday. Mr.. Hunter won third
best place in the National Photographers
Tournament in 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

Mr.. G. H. Stephenson, of this city. VINO
has been for a number of years the eff
cient book-keeper for Messrs. Dewar and
Wilder, has resigned his position with this
firm to accept similar with Messrs.
Phillips and Penny, and will enter into
his new work on January 1st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-29

State Superintendent of Public Instruc
ton j. Y. Joyner lett for Greensboro
yesterday. He is expected back today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-16
FEAR OF VIOLENCE.
Leads to the Enforcement Of Rigorous Rules
at the BroOkIIn Navy Yard.

New York, April 1s.-Fearful Of violenoe
as result OF tbs attempt OF the house
smiths and bridgeworkers union TO tie
up the work on the cantiiever crane for
the battleship Connecticut, even with the
strict censorship at the navy yard gates
Constructor Capps has posted notices re-
lative 60 the conduct OF employees. as ad-
ditonal precaution TO secure their safety
The men are ordered to obey sentries
without question They are forbidden
TO leave the yard without a pass signed
by Constructor Capps and are ordered
10 remain always In the vicinity OF the
crane and go directly from work to their
quarters on the steamer The marines on
guard at the steamer and those on the
docks have been instructed 10 allow no
boats 20 make a landing or even approach
the vessel where the men live
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-16

Physicians were sent for and a hurry
up call was 'phoned TO the Rhode Island
hospital Medical aid was of no avail.
The women had been dead several hours.
Medical Examiner Perkins viewed tho
bodies and said that the deaths were due
TO accident.
Mr.. Doe was utterly at loss to get word
TO the relatives Of the dead women.
MRS. DOES ECCENTRICTTIBs.
The latter had. among other eccentri-
cities. been more than close mouthed as
10 their affairs when he was present He
had seen some women In the house whom
he was told resided near Boston and
were in some way related TO Mrs. Rich
mond and Mrs Doe.
Only through the publication OF tho de-
tails OF the tragedy could word be got to
these friends.
Mr.. Richmond left his widow ana her
daughter quite n handsome estate No
children were born OF the daughter's first
marriage and an interesting question at
once arises as to who inherfts the prop
erty, providing no will is found. In which
specific beQuests are made.
IL may go to Mr.. Doe and II may be by
law given TO the Massachusetts, relatives
Which died first7 Mother or daughter? {?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-16
SAILORS
PICKED UP
AT SEA
Captain and Crew Of Schooner
Bella Russell Rescued by
Norwegian Steamer Bergen.

New York Auril B.-Capt. J. a. james
and his crew Of five men OF the schoones
Bella Russell arrived here today. having
been picked up at sea on Tuesday by the
Norwegian steamer Bergen. after eight
hours spent in an open boat, partly illsd
with water.
The shipwrecked crew included Capt
James and five men of the schooner Bella
Russell. from Machias, Me-, for Philadel-
phia, with cargo OF laths. The schoon-
er. after putting into Gay Head Mon
day. started for Philadelphia in a brisk
east wind. II was then found that she
was leaking. The pumps were manned
and kept going. but the wind became a
gale. and the schooner labored violently,
and finally after the deck load had been
cast of 1t was found that the vessel
made no better weather.
The crew left the ship without food or
water. When nearly exhausted the men
were picked up by the Bergen. The
schooner was abandoned of Little Egg
Harbor and drifted due west. The res
cued men are: Capt j. G.. James, Mate
A. l.. Cotton, Sydney Strout, Hubbard
James, Harry Marshall and X. ]. Powers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-16
LOSS Of CREDIT.
Sir Edgar Vincent Writes q Significant
Letter on Brltaln's Financial Weakening.

New York. April 16-Sir Edgar VIM
cent. one OF the ablest financial authori-
tics in England has. according to a Lon
don despatch written a striking letter
10 the Times pointing out the loss In
british credit as evidenced by the fall in
consois.
In FIVE years Sir Edgar writes. con-
solr have fallen 2 per cent. whereas the
largest fall In any foreign government
security In less than flys per cent In
1899 the British government could raise
money at IA per cent but II war were 20
break out now IL would have 20 pay con-
sderebly over per cent for any large
amount
There has been no similar change In
the financial ability OF France, Germany
or Russia. therefore. compared with
those countries. England Is financially
weaker than she was.