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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
The Potato Tomato.
rom the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
Deplorable 'inattention to the tendencies
and lessons of the hour Is shown Dy Az
torrey General douglas of Minnesota IN
putting on exhibition in his Office III st.
Paul nothing less abhorrent than a plant
which is half potato and half tomato-'he
too successful result Of some grating ex-
reriments made in dark and evil day AT
one of the state agricultural stations. This
hybrid monster is said to be in healthy
and vigorous condition, and to be prodac-
ing, not potato-tomatoes. which would oe
useless and might therefore De forgiven,
but real potatoes under the ground ana
real tomatoes above (which IS Scienuncai-
ly Interesting. but In obvious and shocking
violation of all union labor rules ana prln-
ciples. The general introduction OF sucn
plant as this would inevitably reduce an
enormous number both of tomato pian.s
and of potato plants to idleness and pov-
erty. and the invader, by working dohole
time or rather, by doing two KINDS Of
work at the same time, would throw into
confusion the growing and harvesting OK
two very important crops. Let nobody sus-
pect q joke the part of the attorney
general or doubt the possibility Of achlev-
ing a graft of this sort. 1t can be done.
and has been. more or less successfully
several times in the past. but hitherto COM
junction has always seized upon the ex-
perimenterS as soon as they realized the
fearful nature of their action, and. with
true altruism. they have destroyed the evil
dence of their skill. 1t must be remember
ed also, that neither potatoes nor tomatoes
are any too good to lend themselves to
base purposes. Both belong to the Solan-
aceae, a family of which every member
traffics to some extent in deadly poisons,
and some of them. like belladonna, hem
bane and nightshade, are of the very worst
possible regulations. The sweet potato.
now, which is convolvulus morning
glory, would enter into no such nefarious
conspiracy with another plant, no matter
how nearly related. Potatoes and tomatoes
ought to be prevented from doing it, and
yet the attorney general Of Minnesota is
encouraging them in their crime!
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Children snNeW
Spring Shoes.

A special word ,!about Chldren's
and Infants Shoes. A good be-
ginning is as, important in shoe
wearing as in anything else. Proper
attention to growing feet saves
many hurt in after life. The lasts
adopted in ours shoes are the result
of much careful study. They are
thoroughly hygienic, not crowding
the growing feet, but allowing them
to develop as nature intended.
Our Childfen'sh Shoes are Just
such shoes as busy little feet should
have-shoes to romp and run in,
and they are made just as carefully
as the wonlen's shoes.
We have placed on sale several lines of Misses,
Children's, Boys and Youths Oxfords for spring
and summer wear. They are made on a good SEN
sible last. which is In correct conformity with
growing feet. and at the same time they are neat
and handsome and impart style and gracefulness
that is generally lacking in chldren's shoes. The
feathers of the best Patent Colt and Kid Skins
and Patent Kid and Box Calf, and they are thor
oughly made, inside and out
Misses, sizes IL to 2. Pair. .. poo
Children's. sizes 81 to 10Y. PAIR. S1 so
Boys, and youths.. Pair. $3.50 and $500
Third floor. Tenth st
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NO MORE SERVANTS.
An American Solution of the Great
Domestic Problem.

Domestic Problem.
From the Londcn Mail.
A bright American woman has come
from California to solve London's great
servant problem. Miss G. Stewart Is a
young university student, and her cam
paign opens with lecture at the Women's
Institute. 90 Victoria street. this afternoon
at o'clock.
Her solution is a sweeping one-that Eng
lishwomen should follow the western model
and do their own work. I'm California it
is the common thing for persons of good
standing to do their own housework." she
said in a conversation yesterday afternoon.
Life Is less complicated there in many
ways. and tasks that here are wearying
are there made easy by simpler house corr
struction and by iabor-saving appliances.
THE American housewife who does her
own work is by no means a domestic slave
1t is true that she cannot, like SO many
Englishwomen, spend her mornings reading
the newspaper. Her day commences earlier,
as 1t Is customary to have breakfast be-
tween 7:3O and $50. During the morning
she works. and work does her good. Her
domestic tasks are done easily, quickly and
thoroughly"
How does your servantless wife manage
for boOt-cleaning, knife-cleaning, washing
up. backing CRATES and answering the
She had her answers ready. 1.-THE Amer
lean man and woman wear the rubbers
(goloshes) when it is wet, and these are
easily washed. The woman cleans hec
boots with liquid backing, which is far
less labor than the old paste backing Ii
English people wore rubbers they would be
saved much rheumatism.
"Knife-cleaning is not necessary, because
eiectro-plated knives are universally used
Our crate is a small cradle in tiled hearth,
when the rooms are not heated by steam.
washing dishes is, admit one of the
things that must SO far be done in the old
fashioned way; but in American houses the
handling of the dishes is not SO serious
matter. There 1t is usual for the kitchen
to adjoin the dining room, and for the two
to be connected by sliding panel
But even in washing up we have some
things TO save labor. The enameled sauce
pan is in general use. and is easy to clean.
A wooden handle with bunch of armor
chain at the end is used for securing we
use earthenware pans generally for stews,
and serve up In them.
AS to answering the door," Miss Stewart
continued, why should you not answer
your own door? What is there derogatory
| In 1t? There is something incredible in tho
notion that you ~demean yourself by open
| Ing the door to caller
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| Children's
Hosiery.

Dainty little socks and stockings
for infants and tiny tots are beautiful
and interesting features of the hos
iery displayed here this spring.
There are five hundred dozen pairs.
Just think of it. And just see them,
you mothers who take so much
pride and pleasure in the pretty feet
of your dainty darlings. They are
the prettiest lots of baby footwear
ever shown-silk, Isle, cotton, me-
rino-white and beautiful colorings,
plain, ribbed and lace effects.
There are most exquisite little
socks in lace effects, and with en-
broidery i'll delicate shades between
openwork lines. Also the long
white stockings for babies.
Prices, I5c. to 75c. pair.
A new lot of our famous "Iron-
clad, Hose for boys, just received.
Sizes 7 to 10.
25c. a pair.
Hose. with double knees, heels and toes-heels and
toes are seamless A special value at
121ac. pair.
10 In ACnp ot
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Alpha Salad Cream.
Gan ideal salad dressing.)

1t is positively pure. 1t never
spoils. 1t contains no Oil nor any
cheap ingredients.
The discovery of a process gave it
birth. The ingredients are the same
the housewife uses, and of the finest
quality; the eggs the freshest that
exceptional marketing facilities can
produce at the highest price. The
process-the manner of its making
makes it keep, insures its perfec-
ton.
Demonstration in Housefurnish-
ing Department.
Fifth floor; Tenth st.
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"Peter's'' Milk Chocolate.

Manufactured in Vevey, Switzerland, of fresh
Swiss milk Containing all Its cream and
sugar. II is perfectly pure product. containing
neither fecula foreign fats of any kind 1t Is
very digestible highly nutritious. and does
ate thirst. Highly recommended for invalids, tour
lists and for small households, ETC., account IL
Its great convenience.
Visit Canned Goods Department and try sample.
Fifth floor. Tenth st.
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(Sunllner Weight. }

(Summer Weight)
Mothers will admit children liable to
take cold during the winter time The greatest danger
night when they tucked into bed with light covering
which hot nights heavy and thrown aside eav-
the body exposed the night air and the chill of early dawn
Knt GaueN Drawers
trouble of
Is
this the mnth
It Is easny new is
fee-Age years. $Ioo; years, $Io;
years. $I.35; years, $I6o.
Mfantrp floor s
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Gunby's LaVadura

A most wonderful chemical for
purifying and softening water for
washing, bathing, shampooing, and
general cleaning purposes. Also
especially recommended for cleans
ing the bath tub.
Csc. a Cam.
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The Coming Season.
From Puck.

The ofice Boy-"Jm Kellys got four
grandmothers!
The Messenger-"Well> he'll need 'em all
with three ball teams In Greater New
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Our Boys Clothing

spring and perfection point style
and quality as tits possible to attain
We show all the designs and styles for boys all
We have special attention the Of
boythoe who almost mentor suits which, without being too
being In
and general appearance they right
nounced by the most fastdous of our young critics.
The 3button Military and Norfolk Suits popularity
seasonand these all
when quality fit and workmanship ar considered.
t lot
to
ankles ' ~ " UPS anu running ~ Special value, $375 EACH
$875, $1,000 $II.oo and $125o
Black and bh ana "oseds A
$1,000 and $I2 EACH light
ss % Special value $375 and $500 each
$1,000 and $I2 each.
o
$500 and 5000 EACH $500 to $I25o each.
Our Famous ssReciprocity' Suits
wearing fitting made for the price Navv
blue cheviots and and plenty stylish
wool goods only;
$500 and 5000 Each.
Two Specials i'm New Washable Suits.
o
floor E
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Knit Underwear
Department

Announces the arrival of several
lots of Women's Underwear in the
proper weight for early spring, and
calls special attention to the follow
ing items, among which are the very
popular and dainty race-trimmed
garments:
so dozen pairs Women's Jersey Ribbed Drawers.
umbrella style. light weight trimmed with lace.
25c., 37Hc., SOC. to 85c. pair.
Also 25 dozen Women's Imported Swiss Ribbed
Lisle Thread Vests, neeks trimmed with hand
crocheting
75c. each. Regularly SIPS.
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Specials:

Rochester Optical Co.'S Cyclone
Primer Cameras.
$I.68 each.
A dark room has been arranged
near the Photographic exhibit, SO
that amateurs or others may de-
velop their own pictures, or have
them developed and printed in best
style.
Fourth fool. Eleventh st.
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R.Harris Company.
The Great SALE of
CUT GLASS

ends tomorrow, Saturday.
Have you taken advantage
of these wonderful values:
The highest grades of Cut
Glass at less than actual
wholesale costs. Items that
cannot be duplicated, The
great proof OF the worthl-
ness of this sale lies in the
fact that our magnificent
Gut Glass Room has been
crowded all this week with
enthusiastic purchasers.
Public Endorsement tells.
A few of the remarkable
values:
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Kodaks, Cameras and
Photographic Supplies.

A new feature of this store is 4.
complete line of Photographic sup
plies-kodaks, cameras; everything.
This will be convenient and satisfac-
tory to professionals as we'll as to
amateurs who delight in the fascinat-
ing outdoor amusement of taking
pictures, catching permanent
glimpses of nature in beauteous
spring and summer garb.
We carry the best makes only
and the best are the only sort
wanted by those who understand
this work.
A full line of POGO, Promo and
Cycle Plate Cameras.
Also full line of Brownie, Flexo,
BulPs-eye, Bullet, Stereo, Panorama
and Folding Pocket-flm Kodaks.
Also complete line of Papers,
Trays, Printing Frames, Rollers,
Plates, Films, Mounts, Solutions,
Hypo, Lamps, Flash Cartridges and
Powders, Paste, Graduates, Tripods,
etc,
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Mems Hats.

What do you like in a hat?
Some prefer blocks that have become standarde kind they
have always shapes
third class which both
combine to form happy medium
Whatever tastes suit In will
hat with finish and durabythe obanabe the
The variety of styles this pofse Soft hats and derbs
by responsible makers including Son here diversity
colors and shapes.
The Stetson black derby $500 $500
dressy
Our "Aagon popular among young of
discriminating 1t is modsh soft hat shades of
Other stylish pernanence of shape and
color x -
$500. So 90, $500, $500.
from FandTn
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Tape Girdles. $I.oo
fr ah1msons Glove fitting corsets' straight SIoo
hip satse straight 'front.' dip
W. C. C. Cersets, batiste, straight front, O. ~
low bust. long hip. Observation-Disclosures. %@.OO
he DG@aser o0fse.s' suitable f0r stout $225
easte c. straight front dip hip
b, Bon Ton coisets' straight front dip S. so
P. D. corsets, straight front, dip hip. S3.75
Latest style Bustles. Each. 25c. to 75c.
Third floor, Eleventh SC.
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Correct
COrset:s.

There is no article of woman's ap-
parel that lends so much to her ap-
pearance as the corset.
Corset making of today is a
science and the innumerable shapes
offered are calculated to remedy all
defects in form and enable women
to attain that symmetrical shape so
essential to stylish figure.
The following are a few items Sc
lected from our complete and diver
sifed assortment:
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OUR Girls Clothing

1
The assortmen for this represent unusually wide
ney OF all the and desirable fab and specially
ractve prices.
We offer for Saturday, values Girls
They suitable ladies
OF and fashioned give youthful jaunty becoming
and SO desirable for the young.
AT ST. 500 From $21oo At $21oo From $3.50
" With ssa esss. a pa t s as % % % % %
% % @ % @ @ % % afs
A. s1roo From s,,zo At $28 So From $3.50.
% s' @ % ss @ %
@ % % % % % % % %
New sailer Suits at New Prices.
At $3Z5. From $500 At $500 From 5000.
H. Nd % $ I'll : .3 ss E: +
At $575 From SOS. At 5000 From $3.50
IT, s .s q s s % a., @ ts @ % e s
to- m ~ anu SIX tie s' sizes : % % % % with embroidered stars
New ''Peter Thompson Sailor Suits
of elegant quality Atwood heavy made full regulation with
cheyrons, ETC.. sizes to Is years
$3.50, $500 and $3.50 Each.
New White Serge "Peter Thompson Sailor Suits,
Beautiful White Serges with Refers of white serge match
Suits $3.50. Refers 81. so and $1,000
Special Value i'm 'sPeter Thompson Refers:
Made Of quality blue chevo box style
seeves-very jaufy and stylish; sizes 4 to H.
Very Special Value, $500 Each.
Girls New Silk Coats and Refers
Our collection complete and embraces all
Styles including box effects and treequarter length We
three unusual values:
sizes to
A+c- ds sailor collar mmed with
Newb
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Also the following special value
in
WOmen's Hose:
so dozen pairs Womens Black Lace Isle Thread
Hose-aa excellent value,
3 pairs for $I.oo.
Main floor, + st.
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WOODWARD & .LOTHROP.
Yok-WASHNGTON-Pa
Saturday is Children's Day.

incomplete hhngm init emoAat styling
i
he day mgh estomoro "
gspgHk there's hf mds pleasure
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Children's Millinery.

AIS r children will be prominent and
% oak salon tomorrow Saturday New styles Of hats for all
Ill and types and o-charming
plain and fancy dainty bads ribbons and posies
hats from models of French artists bouevard of
Observation-Disclosures Lothrop hats fashionable the
Partisan. $5sl - -
Simple-Elaborate- Moderately Priced
Dress Hats, 500 to $500.
School Hats, 75c. to 81. So.
Seconfs
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Our Famous ssReciprocity'' Suits
Two Specials i'm New Washable

The Regatta style, in striped galateas blu
and red chambrays, dark blue denims brow
crashes ETC.. all nicely made; cut full and large
sizes ; to IL.
Special values, $I.oo and $I.5o.
Third floor, Tenth st.
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Little Boys Russian Suits in striped chambray.
ed full bloomer pants; sizes 21a to g. Very prett
effects.
Special values, $I.5o and $I.68.
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At $1,000. From $3.50.

Black Peau de Sole Cloaks, three-quarter length
white silk cuffs and sailor collar trimmed witt
black lace and white stitching-a very handsome
cloak; sizes to Il.
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Ne w sailcr Suits at New Prices.

AT $3.zs. From $500.
New An-wool ChevIot Serge Sailor Dresses. with
the new round sailor collar, trimmed with white,
black and red braid; sizes to r.
At S575. From sos.
New Atwood Cheviot Serge Sailor Dresses, point
ed sailor collar fnlaid with blue and red broad
cloth: silk braid and silk tie trimming; sizes 4
to p.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-27
Construction.

The wheel is connected with the pillow beam bv a
flexible hinge, upon when rests the box, thus throwing
the wei. hit of the box and contents on the wheel. max
ing it turn and continuing the planting of the seed and
distribution of the fertilizer, independent of the depth
or height of pillow point or handles.
Our patent covers specially this flexible hinge,
superior to any other made.
There is a chain connecting the wheel to a mandrel
which extends through the bottom of the box With arms
attached which agitate the seed and fertilizer, forcing
them to drill regularly in any quantity desired.
A partition of the box separates the seed and the
fertilizer; spouts are attached to the box, and on either
side OF the beam, set reversely so as to. deposit the
fertilizer close under the pillow and the seed close under
the wheel this method places the fertilizer about two
inches deeper than the seed as the dirt falling around
the pillow coveres the fertilizer before the seed falls.
The wheel has a fiat face which rolls over the seed
pressing Them all the same depth in the furrow, this
causes them 20 gernliuate quickly and come up evenly,
thus making it especially valuable when planting in
dry weather,
The covering plows work just behind the wheel
aud cover the seed with loose dirt.
The right side of the machine is used for dis
trlbutlng the fertilizer as it has a force feed which
cuts up the Jumps, and a guage which works with a
lever and can be set to distribute the fertilizer in any
amount desired. By a stroke of the hand the guage
can be closed or opened.
Keep the saw feed close to the inside edge of the
slot IN the bottom Of the box, and nearest the partition.
The left side should be used for the seed, it has a
force feed which drills the seed perfectly regular in any
quantity desired.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-27

II opens the row, distributes the fertilizer, drills the
seed and covers them. This is all done at one opera
ton, and by only one horse and one hand.
1t Is especially recommended for being easily oper-
ated on curved rows and rough land. This is due to
IA hinge movement which places the weight on the
wheel, making it the controlling part of the machine.
For the past two years we have exhibited this ma
chine at a number of fairs, meeting the strongest com
petltors, and we have invariably received the highest
awards over them all therefore, we are in position to
claim its superiority.
We have made many valuable improvements since
August 1902, and are in receipt of numerous testimoni-
ais as to its completeness in every respect. 1t is cover
ed with our full warranty.
The Carmical Combined Planter is the only one
that Is used two seasons in a year. 1t is used in the
spring for planting and fertilizing cotton, peas sorghum
seed and corn, where needed to be drilled and is used
IN the fall for drilling and fertiliziDg grain. 1t is es-
pecially recommended for drilling fall oats in an open
furrow, which protects them from the cold. We have
conducted numerous experiments in drilling oats with
this implement, and have never known any of them to
be killed by the cold.
Therefore this machine is useful nearly all of the
year, aud 1t saves "a horse and hand every day that 1t is
used and IL many instances it pays for itself several
times IN one year III the saving of labor, to say nothing
OF the superior way in which it plants.
Farmers will undprstsnd that it takes at least three
machines of any other make to do the work of this
one, and we do not know of any that can do the work
so we'll and require so little labor to operate it
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-27
Directions For Planting Cotton Seed,

Keep the saw feed in right hand or fertilizer side
set close to the partition, SO that the blades will Just
pass edge of slot in bottom OF box.
The left side should be used for the seed, it has a
force feed which drills the seeds perfectly regular in
any quantity desired, We furnish two reeds for this
side, the large one for cotton and the small one for
grain. For cotton use the large feed, set reasonably
close to inside edge of slot in bottom Of box so the guage
can close up to any amount of seed desired.
First prepare the land for planting then put on
the planter foot a short, sharp pointed scooter pillow,
about IL 2 inches wide; put the fertilizer in the right
side box and the seed in the left; set guage to govern
the amount desired; set machine to run level; notice
that you do not plant too deep.
All farmhrs know that the greatest trouble in
planting is the scarcity and ineficienry of labor, and
expense. Keep all nuts tight, especially those on
guage lever.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-27
A Special Letter from the Inventor

Having made farming a careful study for a number
OF years, and having conducted many important expert
ments In that line. have arrived at the following as
being the best and cheapest way to prepare land and
plant cotton and other produce:
FOR COTTON During the fall and winter hard
ped the hllly lands that are inclined to wash, run the
rows on a level, make the beds high. covering up all of
the inter, and leave the water furrow open deep. This
VIII! mold the water and prevent the land from washing
ana VIII retain the ammonia that is in the rain water
Allow the land to remain in this condition until near
planting season then bed back on the water furrow.
making a flat bed. 1t would be a good idea to first sui,
SOIL thus furrow IN order that it might hold the moist
ure to the tap roots of the plants. After this bed has
been prepared, use our Carlnical Planter which com.
pletes the whole process of fertilizing and planting at
one tine going to a row. Level lands that are not in
cllned to wash, turn and sub soil in the fall and winter:
and allow to remain in this condition until planting sea-
son, then pnlverlze the surface with a harrow. use the
Carmlcal Planter which opens the row, distributes the
tertlllzer, drills the seed and covers both seed and fer
ulizer separately, Low, wet lands always bed before
planting.
FOR GRAIN: First cut up the stalks and grass
with a disc harrow. If it then needs turning or subsoil-
ing TINS may be done. Then use Carmical Planter to
drill and fertlllze the grain, carefully following dlrec-
tons.
D. A. CARMICAL,
inventor and Sales Agent, Fairburn, Ga.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-27
w. Il. ROBERTS & co.
Dealers in General Merchandise.

Fairburn, Ga.
To the public: We sold the CArmical Combined Plant
er to our trade last season and found it TO give uuiver-
sal satisfaction
We have also just inspected the improved combined
combined planter and believe in it, they have thorough
ly overcome every objection that the old one had, and in
our opinion they now have the most labor saving and
best farm implement that has yet been put on the mar
kot; it is also very durable. Very respectfully
W. 1. ROBERTS q Go.