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The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
Wrong Foot Out Of Bed.

About half the world puts the wrong
foot out of bed in the morning. But
which is the wrong foot? 1t is a
superstition as old as the hills that
if the left foot touches the floor first
you will have bad luck that day.
Probably many men avoid this by
sleeping on the right side of the bed
SO that in rising the right foot natur-
ally comes first in contact with the
floor. 1t is said to be fact that most
people lie on their right side because
Of the prevalent notion that the heart
has freer action.-New York Press.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
What We're Comma To,

AS we have already transmitted fair
ly recognizable pictures of individuals
by wire We may be able, before long,
to do the same thing without wires.
Why not? And then for the wireless
p o lychromotelepantop
by which we can see everybody, hear
everybody, talk to everybody, when.
ever and wherever we please without
cost. anywhere on the surface of the
globe. And then, hurrah for short
trip to Mars just to initiate our chests
and show off Magazine of Humor.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
The Prodioy.

The infant prodigy had thrown her
biting holes in the mating while her
toes drummed quick march of fierce
anger and her shrieks rent the air
What in the world" exclaimed the
prodigy's keeper in alarm. Here is
newspaper account of me which neg
lects to say that | am utterly unspoil-
ed with all my popularity. walled
the prodigy as it continued to scream
and kick-Los Angeles Herald.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Article IL believe that liberty and
the unquestioned privilege of the latch
key constitute. the only true happi-
ness.
Art. 2-I believe that marriage is
often failure because most men
don understand women.
Art. 81 believe that | am the only
man who does thoroughly understand
women.
Art. Al believe that hatpins and
wells are a danger and an aggragava-
tiou to man and should therefore be
suppressed.
Art. 81 believe that all mothers
with srown-up daughters are highly
dangerous to the youthful bachelor.
but The daughters themselves are pret-
ty, innocent little darlings.
Art. 6-I believe that all women are
jealous of one another, and that
therefore one must not praise cir!
even to her sister.
Art. II believe that landladies are
much maligned race, but !andlad!eS
cats are the very mischief.
Art 81 believe that babies are the
most terrifying of created things and
so much alike that their own mothers
wouldn't know them with their clothes
off.
Art. 81 believe that stolen kisses
are the sweetest-yet another induce.
Dealer Magazine.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
Chance for Every Old Thinq.

Wanted-Mr. Edgar Hogan wants a
wife. He is not particular about what
kind; most any old thing will do--an
old maid or some brisky young miss.
Any unmarried lady that wants to get
a husband should write Mr.. Hogan or
see him at his Office or home. His
postoffice is Bethany His Office is
anywhere on the square at Bethany.
His home is on Big Creek, five miles
north of Bethany.-Bethany (MoJ
Owl.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
Sensible kouSekeepers

will have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money. but also because Of
superior quality.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of De-
fiance Starch is fast taking place of
all other brands. Others say they
cannot sell any other starch.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
Keep Your Eve

On the sunny San Luis valley, for 1t
is going to be winner this year. You
will have full information from time
to time in these columns.
The Colorado Bureau of Immigra
ton, GIG Majestic Building. Denver
Colorado.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Naggsby-Dld you see The May Pole
dance? Waggsby-Good gracious. no,
Toward the last | thought it wobbled a
little, but | wasn't so drunk as to think
It danced,
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Just to see Seraph kiss that dog. wher
she never kisses met Never mind
Your turn will come in due time. YoL
know every dog has his day.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

The secret of the popularity of Baxter.
"Bullhead" scent cigar is revealed in one
word-"Quality."
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

II see Jersey man is complaining be-
cause his wife thought more of the dog
than she did Of him We'll. perhaps
the dog growled less
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Nell don't care for fair weather
friends. Belle-No. I'd rather have n
rain beau.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

The mildest tobacco that Rrows Is used
in the makeup Of BaItsrs Bullhead :
cent cigar. Try one and see.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
RESULTS.

Orr smile makes a Irritation.
One Irritation makes two ac
quanted.
Two acquainted make one kiss
one kiss makes several more.
Several kisses make an engagement.
One engagement makes two fools.
Two fools make one marriage.
one marriage makes two mothers
in-law.
Two mothers-in-law make a red
hot time.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
Do Your Feet Ache and eurnf

Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt
Shake into your shoes. Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Swollen, Hot. Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
A scientist says that the older man
ErOWs tn. smd Ter his brain becomes.
his may explain why siSteen-year-
old boy knows so much more than his
IA h.r
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Don't you know that Defiance
Starch besides being absolutely supe
rior to any other. is put up l6 ounces
in package and sells at same price
as l2ounce packages OF other kinds?
Clara-Does Harry help you with the
houseCleaningH Harrict-Well he hangs
The nlciurns crooked and docs the grnmh-
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

There is quite a difference between
a due bill and billet douX.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

A wife may take pains with her
cooking only to discover that her hus-
band takes pains afterward.-Phila
de- lphia Record.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

The pink of propriety is sometimes
by maiden's blush.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

often a failure because most men
don understand women.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Art. 81 believe that | am the only
man who does thoroughly understand
women.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
BUNCH OF APHORISMS.

An awful bore-Thc dentist.
All eyes are on the weather man
The buzz saw won't hurt you if yo.
don't monkey with it.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22
THE BACHELORS CREED.

Article IL believe that liberty and
the unquestioned privilege of the latch
key constitute. the only true happi-
ness.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

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The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

If man could patent the material
with which he envelops his brain
while in love his fortune would be
made by selling it to the government
for use in war time as coated mail
ivah Richardson in New York Herald.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Art. 81 believe that stolen kisses
are the sweetest-yet another induce.
ment to remain bachelor.--Pl
Dealer Magazine.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

N"s' friendship is brittle and all
shou- be considered too delicate for
-ougA Isuage.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Human lives are like locomotives
they require the right amount o
steam, under proper control. to carr,
them safely to their journeys end.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-05-22

Art. IL believe that landladies are
: much maligned race, but. landladles
cats are the very mischief.
The sun., 1903-04-13
sULTANs ExIssABIEs WARNED.
Death fer Peace Commissioners n They
visit Djakova.

Death Ter Peace Commissioners IL They
visit DJakeva.
Special coois Dsspaiehes to THE SUN
VIENNA, April i2.-A despatch 10 the
Neus Freie Presse from Belgrade says that
the Turkish Peace Commission. which. II is
reported has been well received In two or
three towns, has been warned not TO 90 to
Djakova, which is the centre OF the Aiban- :
ian resistance. Sadik Pasha. the head OF
the commission, inquired whether the
members might safely 90 to Djakova. and
received the following reply:
Come not, for II ye come IL will be done
TO you as 1t was to Mehemed Ali Pasha.'
Mehemed Ali was an exalted Turkish
official who was sent to Djakova in 1878 to
persuade the Albanians TO cede small
district to Montenegro In accordance with
the Berlin treaty. The house he occupied
was burned over his head and he was MUIR
dered.
King Alexander has sent handsome
metal coffin, in which the body Of NJ Stcher-
bins. the Russian consul. who was murdered
at Mitrovitza. will be taken to Tcherni-
gor, his home.
SOFIA. April i2.-The police took special
measures to prevent the holding Of meet
ing summoned by NJ. Michailowski. presi-
dent OF the Macedonian Committee. to con-
slider Russia's action in Macedonia.
Prime Minister Daneff sent for NJ. Michail-
owski and finally persuaded him 10 abandon
the meeting. This incident, like the new
and energetic orders to prevent Bulgarian
sympathizers with Macedonia from cross
ing the frontier. Is indicative of Bulgaria. s
official compliance with Austrian and Rus
sian pressure.
The sun., 1903-04-13
CZAR VISITS MOSCOW.
Usual Ceremony and Parade Of Troops
Omitted Yesterday.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.

Omlttc0 heSteruoy.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
Moscow, April 12.-The Gar and Czarina
have come here to celebrate the Russian
Easter. which occurs on Sunday next. The
occasion was noteworthy because. for the
first time in many years, there was no parade
of troops on their arrival, no ceremony.
and no interference with the populace.
From the station to the Kremlin. distance
Of two miles, there was not soldier visible.
Even the customary guard OF honor at the
station was absent, a small body Of local
civil officials alone greeting their Majesties.
IL was the day of the great Palm Fair,
ono Of the most popular Of the annual festi-
walls in Moscow, and the early arrival OF
the Car and Czarina was planned so as not
TO interfere with the public enjoyment.
The streets were filed with people, among
whom the police easily made way for their
Majesties, who were frantically acclaimed
The popular love Of q pageant was gratified
later in the day by procession OF their
Majesties, Grand Dukes and officials, all
afoot. through the Kremlin yard to the
Cathedral OF the Assumption. where they
attended service.
The sun., 1903-04-13
ANGRY At SAM GOMPERs.
Amalgamated Carpenters Resent His In.
terference In Their Fight.

The officers OF the Amalgamated Car
penters' Society met informally yesterday
and made plans for filling the places Of
the striking brotherhood men. Late yes
terday it was announced that Amalgamated
men would DO put on the contracts Of John
Downey and the Remington Construction
Company to-day and that $50 carpenters
supplied by the society will be at work to-
day on the new Stock Exchange.
Most Of the members Of the Amalgamated
society are not pleased at the interference
Of President Gompers and vice-President
Duncan Of the. American Federation of
Labor In interfering in the local fight.
Members OF the Amalgamated society's
committee which conferred with Mr. Com
pers at the Ashland House said they were
tricked into going there because the tele-
gram msummoning them did not say that they
were to meet a COMMITTEES Of the brother
hood. They did not want to meet such a
committee They said further that both
Gompers and Duncan appeared to be pre- j.
udiced In favor OF the brotherhood.
The committee which met Gompers will
report to-day to the Board OF Building
Trades
The sun., 1903-04-13
UNCLE AND NEPHEW PERISH.
Burned to Death In the House Of DR.. Joseph
Haas of Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April l2.-Natban
Morris, an attorney Of this city, and Frank
Haas. the twelve-year-old son Of DR.. JOS
eph Haas. were burned to death at o'clock
this morning and Mrs. Joseph Haas, Miss
Belle Haas. Miss Rose Haas, Louis Haas
and Grace Lemon. a governess. were in
jured seriously. The residence OF DR..
Joseph Hass, at s2s North Alabama street.
was nearly burned to the ground.
When the fremen forced their way into
the place a terrible sight met their gaze.
Most of the Haas family were lying In the
hallway, from which they had tried to
escape. Mr. Morris and young Haas were
dead burned almost beyond recognition
Mrs. Haas was unconscious, almost suffo-
Gated by smoke. Miss Belle Haas and Miss
Rose Haas were also free from burns, but
overcome, like their mother. Louis Haas
was found In the yard OF a neighbor to
which he had jumped from his room to
escape the flames His leg was broken
and he has internal injuries.
Miss Lemon was found to be terribly
burned. II is not yet known whether her
injuries are fatal. DIR. Haas was not at
home last night having left the city in
the evening to visit a son. Mr.. Morris
was q brother OF Mrs Haas and made
his home with the family.
The sun., 1903-04-13
DIDN'T CARVE DAT 'POsSUM.
But HarIemites We're I'm Mood ro-Critter
Wooed and Wen by Candy.

Wooed and Wen by Candy.
Daylight was just appearing over the
housetops OF East i2oth street, between
Second and Third avenues, yesterday
morning when everybody in the street was
awakened by a man yelling:
Rats! Rats! Have got 'em2'
After that there was no more sleep for
any one in the block. The rest OF the early
morning was spent in a 'possum hunt, in
which everybody in the street, including
the police Of the Thirty-second precinct.
which is in the block. took part.
Charles Ftzsimmons. the foreman OF
Kahn's livery stable. which is opposite the
East i26th street station, owns the possum.
The 'possum had never been known TO
wander out OF the stable before, but early
yesterday morning it climbed up to the
roof, from there to the branches OF tree
and thence down to the street.
The 'possum ran across the street and
into the vestibule OF 1852. George Adams.
who lives In the house, is employed in
He came out Of the house a few minutes
after the 'possum got into the vestibule.
He touched q match to his pipe and by the
light OF IL spied the 'possunl in the corner
behind the door. II was Adams who gave
the yell which awakened the street.
As Adams rushed out OF the house the
'possum followed him and ran into the
areaway Of a private house near the police
station. Policeman Carney, who was on
house duty, was DOING in the back room
Of the station when he heard Adams 3 yell.
He grabbed his club and ran out OF the
station to find Adams with his hair stand
ing on end,
Carney peeped into the aresway and saw
the possum. He fired his club at it, but
the animal didn't bulge. Sergt. Delaney
buckled on his belt and. armed with a re-
volver, came to Carney's assistance. Sergt.
Delaney first threatened the 'possum with
his pistol and then tried to coax II to come
near his club. but the little animal wouldn't
move.
Some OF the stablemen heard the rumpus
and they tried to catch the 'possum. but
failed. Then Fitzsimmons was sent for
and he maneuvred around for ten minutes
until he got near the 'possum by offering
it some candy. As the 'possum made grab
for the candy Fitzsinmons showed bag
over it's head and carried 1t In triumph to the
stable.
It was then time for the people in the
block to prepare for church.
The sun., 1903-04-13
NAY STRIKE IN bridgeport
A General Movement That VIII Involve
All the Building Trades.

BRIDGEPORT. April l2.-There is a feeling
of unrest and uncertainty in labor circles
in this city to o-day. and il Ia said that the
present week will witness q struggle be-
tween employer and employee. This city
has within year or two become the centre
of unionism in this State. Every branch
OF labor is organized and most men en-
ployed here belong to the unions repre-
senting their employment. To-day, at the
headquarters of the labor men, 1t is said
that there will certainly be a general strike.
affecting all men on outside work In the
building trades. and that it would pro baby
come tomorrow or next day.
The stand taken by the Bird dgeport branch
OF the Interstate Builders Association in
regard to reference cards Of union men ID
responsible for the contest IL il does come
The unions, including carpenters. masons.
plasterers, painters. plumbers, brickayers
timers and roofers. have taken action
against the reference card and say that
il will be fight to the death against what
they consider to be rule made for the
purpose of exterminating unionism.
The reference card to which the men
object is required by every builder belong
ing to the association when he hires q man /,
showing that the man liz not a striker and
giving his record as a workman. This
card is furnished by the mans former
employer.
Most of the contractors in this city are
members Of the Interstate association.
Some Of them have been idle the past week
the union men all leaving them because they
insisted on the enforcement OF the refer
ence card. There are many independent
builders still doing business, but the edict
has gone forth that the dealers belonging
to the Interstate association shall not sell
any material to builders not affiliated with
the State branch.
To add to the seriousness of the situation
there il probability Of strike Of the en-
ployees OF the Connecticut Railway and
Lighting Company, operating the trolley
lines in this city and the suburban lines.
There have been several conferences be-
tween the representatives OF the Trolley
mems Union and the officers Of the COM
pany. but General Manager Sewell would
not recognize the men as a committee from
the union. Inasmuch as the company
would not recognize the union, the men
ask for a, adjustment Of the hours Of
work. a new scale OF wages and recognition
Of the union. For some time past many
new men have been brought here by the
company and put on as motormen and
conductors. There is a call for tho Board
of Trade and the Business Mems Asso-
citation to step In and see IL the matter can
not he adjusted without a strike
The sun., 1903-04-13

Yet He Knew History and Geography Well
and CSuId DO Feats I'm Figures

TREHTos, N. j, April i2.-william VAL
lance, whose mental attainments have
puzzled eminent scientists, died at the
State Hospital for the Insane tonight,
aged 90 years. He was taken to the insti.
tuition about a week ago.
He had been olassed as an idiot from
boyhood, yet in certain directions he
showed a mental development almost sur
passing belief. In arithmetic. history and
geography Valance had probably no peers
in this vicinity, though In most other matters
his mind seemed almost blank 1t Is said
also that he was well versed in various
branches OF higher mathematics.
Without apparent effort and in an almost
incredibly short time Valance would per-
form feats Of multiplication. addition or
division in his head. His mind was a store
house OF dates and historical facts. He
could correctly locate many Of the most
unimportant places. no matter in what
part Of the globe.
The sun., 1903-04-13
MGR. MOONEY HOME AGAIN.
No Answer Vet 10 His Plea 10 Rome to
Let Him stay In New York.

Let Him Stay IN NeW fork'
Mgr. Mooney. vicar-General Of the New
York diocese. returned here on Saturday
to celebrate the high mass at his Church
Of the Sacred Heart yesterday. The Vicar
General also celebrated solemn vespers
in the evening.
He is much improved in health, although
he is not yet strong, and he expresses a
desire to remain in New York, instead OF
returning South as his physicians advise.
An answer is expected this week to his
appeal to Rome for permission to retain
his ofice in this city Instead Of being ele-
waited to the Bishopric Of Buffalo. :,
II was learned at the Vicar Generals
residence last night that his name has not
vet been erased from the slate Of ehgibles
10 the see OF Buffalo. and that Rome has
not yet decided whether or not to regard
his wishes in the matter. His plea OF I'll
Sht health Is ,ssP Ss hSmy in refusns the
promotion.
The sun., 1903-04-13
strike IN shirt and waist Factory.

GLESs FALLS. N. Y. April i2.-About
900 operatives in the shirt and waist factory
OF the We'll Haskell Company went out
last night determined not to 60 to work
tomorrow morning because the company
has refused to grant a demand made on
Wednesday by the stitchers for free thread,
abolishing the rental OF Is cents a week
charged operatives for high-speed ma
The company has declared heretofore that
the factory would be removed from town
in case Of q strike, but ce-Preeident
Haskell to-day said the companys course
was problematical.
The sun., 1903-04-13
NO SCRANTON CAR STRIKE.


Miner Concessions 70 the Mon-Demand 70
Unionize the system Rejected.
SCRANTON. Pa, April 1.-THE Scranton
Street Railway Union men have received q
reply from President Clarke relative to their
demands for an increase Of wages. a con-
tinuation Of the present agreement and the
,fnionizing OF the road. There were other
demands that neither side has seen at TO
make public.
The officials Of the union have said that
they will not make public anything about
the reply Of President Clarke until a gen.
eral meeting Of the men is held. 1t became
known to-day, however, that President
Clarke refused to grant the request that
the road be unionlzed, but made minor
concessions which have pleased the men
and which, 1t is said, will give them the
excuse that they are looking for to declare
on the movement that they have begun
for another strike.
The general meeting Of the union has not
yet been called.
The sun., 1903-04-13
RABBI HELLER TO PREACH HERE.
The New Orleans Pastor May De Called
TO Temple Emanuel

The pulpit committee Of Congregation
Emanuel, Fifth avenue and Forty-third
street, has invited the Rev. DR.. Max Heller
of New Orleans TO come to this city next
month and preach in Temple Emanu-El.
the greatest Jewish place Of worship in the
world.
II is stated on authority that the distin-
etished New Orleans rabbi will be formally
to the congregation at his com,
to him. He is q warm friend Of the Rev.
DR.. Silvsrman, is q graduate OF Hebrew
Union University at Gncipnati and belongs
to the school Of progressive Jews.
The sun., 1903-04-13
Pastsr JOHNSON Building His Own Church.

NEW HAVEN. April 1.-THE Rev. Ludwig
johnson Of 81 South Water Street. this city.
pastor Of the Danish Free Church. began
yesterday to build himself $4,000 church
for his congregation. The building is to
be a frame structure, 50 by 90 feet, with
a seating capacity Of 200. The only helper
Mr.. johnson will have In his work is H. M.
Andersen, one Of the pillars Of the church,
who will do the masonry. Both men will
be paid by the day. The Rev. Mr.. johnson
is an experienced carpenter and worked
at that trade before he became q minister.
The sun., 1903-04-13
Tim Campbell Getting Bettsr.

DIR. John H. Coushlin, who has been
attending ex-Congressman Tim Camphsll
since he was taken down with pneumonia,
said last night that Mr. Campbell was vell
on the road to recovery
-The crisis is past" he said. @Mr Camp
bell Is now convalescent, his pulse and
respiration are normal and there arc no
complications. The chances are 1000 to
that he will recover
The sun., 1903-04-13
u. n. Rogers Better.

H. II. Rogers. president Of the National
Transit Company, who abandoned a yacht
ing trip to the West Indies because Of an
attack Of intestinal indigestion and was
hurried back home from Charleston. 9. c.,
for medical treatment in New York. was
reported yesterday TO be very much
better. II was said a. his home, 10 East
Fifty-seventh street, that Mr.. Rogers had
remained In bed all day, but had not
required medical attendance.
The sun., 1903-04-13
&. r. u. Denounces senator MeCarreu.

The Central Federated Union passed
act Of resolutions yesterday condemning
lyn for voting against the bill 10 permit
the construction and operation OF a mu-
nicipal gas plant. The resolutions said that
In his campaign In 1907 Senator McCarren
solicited votes upon a platform In which
public ownArship Of public utilities was .
plank
The sun., 1903-04-13
shamrocks to Race without spinnakcrs.
Special Cable Despatch 10 II

Special Cable Dsspdioh 10 THE SuS.
LONDON. April 1s-The Times says that
until the Spamrock /. is furnished with a
new spinnaker boom to replace the one
broken in the collision yesterday, all the
racing between her and the Shamrock iii.
will be without spinnakers. The new boom
will have to be specially made.