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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-11

and special arrangements have been
made for their entertainment al a
leading restaurant In order to ac.
commodate the large number OF
strangers as well as the people Of
Salem, a repetition OF the dedicatory
service will be given az 1880 o'clock
In the afternoon and IL is said the local
Christian Scientists are making every
possible arTangement for the accom-
mediation OF an. Printed invitations
have been sent % people OF their
own denomination al outside points
but Salem people OF all denomina.
tons are invited and expected To at
tend. The afternoon meeting Is
largely for the accommodation of per
sons attending regular services at
some OF the other churches. but who
would like 20 be present at this dedi'
cation. All will be welcomed
The total cost Of this new church
home has been about $1,000, and 10
accordance with the custom OF Chris
tian Science organizations will be
dedicated free Of debt No eontTfbu.
tons will be asked at this dedicatory
service. and no collection win be
taken
Eilstory Of the Church.
The nucleus Of this organization
was formed in Salem about ten years
ago. and the church proper was or
ganized with about thirty members
sOms four years aimee. II has grown
steadily since that time until Il has
a strong membership. They have
held services for some years a. 29s
Liberty street and as the old quarters
seemed 70 have become eramped, Il
was decided about year ago 70 build
a church o. their own, and their pres
ent new building ia the outgrowth.
The New Structure
IA hulIf Ia anmlclaaalcal o. what Is
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-11

The fourstamp mill reeenily In
stalled Al the Kremer and Palmer
mine. a Grants Pass. has been given
is trial run. and proved hiEhly satin
factory
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-11

b. an open meeting at 1890 y. m..
when the friends can see the n@V
church fully illuminated The public
Is cordially invited 10 all these meet.
ings
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.
Notrc Dame, Ind.

We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of st. Marys Academy.
which appears in another column of this
paper. We do not need to eNpatiate upon
the scholastic advantages of St Mary's for
the catalogue of the school shows the scope
Of work included in its curriculum. which
isof the highest standard, and is carried out
faithfully in the class rooms. We simply
emphasize the spirit of earnest devotion
which makes every teacher at st. Marys
attendant there into the truest. noblest,
and most intelligent womanhood. Every
advantage of equipment in the class rooms.
laboratories and study rooms. every care in
the matter of food and clothing. and ex
ceptional excellence of classic conditions
all these features are found at St. Marys.
in the perfection of development only to be
obtained by the consecration of devoted
lives to educational Christian work, In .
spot favored by the Lord.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Horse on the Boss.

The stenographer who couldn't spell
was called into the private office.
This is outrageous" exclaimed the
employer.
What's the mattero" asked the
stenographer.
Half of these words are mis-spell-
ed said the employer.
But the stenographer was resource
full. Only day or so before she had
been reading an article on spelling
reform.
How do you know they are?" she
asked.
Any dictionary will prove it." re-
piled the employer
What's the use relying on diction.
aries asked the stenographer. We
are in period of great changes"
Thereupon she brougl1 out six diff.
ferent magazines that had articles on
the different methods of simplifying
English spelling and demonstrated to
him without trouble that authorities
could be produced for any old com.
bination of letters that she cared to
put together.-New York Times,
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
THE LIMIT OF AlLITERAIIOH
No One Has Equaled These Lines,
Result Of ChaiIenqe.

A literary Frenchman being in
company with DR.. Wallis. was boast
ing Of the superiority of the French
language in regard to euphony. and
challenged the doctor to produce any
thing in English equal to the follow
ing lines:
Quand un Cordier. cordant. veult
corder une corde.
Pour sa corde, corder. trois cordons il
accorde:
Mis- 81 un des cordons de la corde dis
corde
Le Gordon discordant fait disorder
la corde.
The doctor, with promptitude, i'm
mediately translated the very words
into English. only substituting for the
French word corde the English word
twist. The first four of the following
lines exactly correspond with those
OF the rrenchman, the next four were
added by the doctor by way of COM
pletinS his triumph The remaining
lines were not written till some time
after
DR.. johnson was so pleased with
the above anecdote that he gives the
whole twelve lines in his folio die.
tionary. to show into how many twist
ings and bearings the words twist and
twister may be twisted:
When twister twisting will twist
him twist,
For the twisting his twist he three
times doth entwist:
Dat ~
doth untwist
The twine that untwisteth untwisteth
the twist.
Untwisting the twine that untwisteth
between.
He twnes with his twister the two in
a twine;
The twist having twisted the twines
of the twine,
He twisteth tie twine he had twisted
in twain.
The twine that in twisting before
in the twine.
AS tw1nes were untwisted, he now
doth untwine;
'Twixt the twain intertwistins A twipe
more between.
He twisteth his twister makes twist
of the twine
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Mistakes Of Two Cueens

Marie Antoinette. escaping from tho
Tuilleries, turned to the right instead
of to the left after passing the inner
arch. She lost hey way. lost time
and by this means lost her own head
and the head OF Louis VI, So tbs
story of Carlyle runs.
Queen Draga of Servia. ACCORDING
to the cable news of the hour meant
TO leave Belgrade. but waited for n
going-away gown, being anxious that
as fugitive, she should appear in
becoming attire. The queen and Aley.
ander fell in the palace, victims n,
nothing 10 wear"
There are many gaps in the hedge
which the divinity of tradition
spreads about royalty. And spiteful
smal! circumstances slips easily
through with fateful large results Re.
sides which it appears that he mus.
be wise king who can forerscLor
with the false step or folly of bis
queen.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

There is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together and
until the last few years was supposed to be incur
able. For great many wears doctors pronOunce ed
it a local disease. and prescribed local remedies
and by constantly failing TO cure with local treat
ment. pronounced il incurable Science ha,
proven catarrh to be constitutional disease and
therefore reGuiss constitutional treatment. Hall.
Sstarrh Cure manufactured hv F. J. Cheney & Co.
Toledo, Ohio Is the only constitutional cure on the
market. II is taken internally in doses from 10
drops TO teaspoonful. 1t acts directly Upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system They
otter one hurdr- ed dollars for fails 10 cure
Send for circulars and testimonials. Address
+. }. CHENEY Il Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. Tsc.
Hall S Family Pills are the best
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
BARBER SHOP WITHOUT ,Alk,
Only Deaf Mutes Employed in New
York EstabIishnnen+

York Establishment.
There is one barber shop in the
city where persons who have a pre-.
dilection against talkative wielders of
the razor and scissors can go without
being bored, says the New York Tele-
gram. 1t is a tonsorial parlor where
all the operatives, including the
boss" are deaf and dumb.
1t has not been opened very long.
and at first two of the four journey.
men employed in the place could talk.
They made up in this respect for the
silence of the others to such an ex.
tent that the boss. not being able to
hear what they were saying and be-
ing suspicious that they were taking
advantage of their associates afflic.
ton to say mean things about them,
let them go.
In their places are two graduates
OF deaf mutes' training school, the
proprietor himself being one.
The BARRIERS seem to have no diff
Guilty in understanding the wants of
their patrons, and they can also make
the patrons understand them by pan
tomlme. But in case any difficulty
should arise in this respect a small
slate and pencil hangs by the side of
each chair
One advantage the operatives have
over their fellows is that they can
make comments about their patrons
IN the sign language without the lat
ter knowing it,.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Trains at Auction.

As the result OF the electrification
of the Mersey Tunnel railway the old
carriages and engines will come un,
der the hammer at Birk enhead. Eng
land. The auction will take place on
the Great Central Railway company
sidngs, where eighteen locomotives
and nincty-six coaches will be paraded
for the benefit OF the bidders, after
the fashion adopted at horse sales.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Brilliant Censor,

The Turkish censor is a man OF
great breadth of mind and intelli-
sence- He recently edited the Bible
rarefully before it was allowed to be
used much in Turkey, and he has Just
Impressed book OH chemistry be-
rause it contained the awful symbol
H20 He said that Il was highly rev
olutionary and that beyond a doubt
H2o was the cipher for 'Hamid IL is
nauSht"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
What the Strong Man Is Not.

The strong man is not the soldier
IN horseback with saber drawn. The
strong man is the man with folded
arms who utters the truth regardless
Uf consequences. No one can injure
a man who refuses to be hurt; you
may kill him. but you cannot touch
The man in him. He wields a power
that he would have to give up if he
stopped to physical force.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Weird Idea of the West.

Mrs. George r. Smith OF Lanca
shire recently wrote to the Kansas
City chief OF police asking for infor
nation about her husband, whom she
had not seen for thirty years. She
thought that he was hunting buffa
loes in Kansas City and wanted him
locked up and sent home.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Mosquitoes and Malaria.

Capt. S. P. Jones, who was asso.
ciated with the Royal Society's com
mission on malaria during the inves-
tigation in India, says that in India
anyway. the kind of mosquito that car
rios malaria rarely, if ever. flies more
than half a mile from its breeding
place.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Insanity Among Women.

A German professor has been in.
vestigating the causes of insanity
among women, and has come to the
conclusion that if women are admitted
into competition with men the ineyita.
bic result will be tremendous in.
crease of insanity among the women.
He finds that the percentage of WON.
en- teachers who become insane is
almost double that of the men teach
ers.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Rapid Shoemakjno,

A pair of womcn's shoes made IN
Lynn. Mass. to establish recoru
for rapid shoemaking required fifty
seven operations and the use of forty
two machines and 100 pieces. Al
these parts We're assembled and made
into a graceful pair of shoes, ready
to wear, in thirteen minutes.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
COMFORT.

much pain In my hack I: -
time went on | could hardly
endure It l could not stand
except for = few moments St
a time l grew weak and
exhausted ] could not even
do Hight housework l could
not s'oop or bend my head
ache-i severely was in pain
from my head down 10 my
ho-ls ccni-ring in the Md
nrys II Was a heavy. steady.
sick-ning ache ; | could not
rest nights, and got up
mornings weak and tired. l
thought was about done
for. when saw Uoans Kill
ney Pills advertised. within
a week after commencing
their Use began to improve,
and from uhattime on rapidly
grew better used Ave
boxes III al and was cured"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
MANY CHILDREN ARE slckLv.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray. nurse in Children's
Home New York. cure Summer Complaint.
Feverishness. Headache. Stomach Troubles.
Tee.hing Disorders and Destroy Worms. Al
all Druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S Olmsted lie Roy. N. Y.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Lightning Rods Out Of Date.

A New York architect, who has put
up many country houses, says that he
has not during the last decade been
called on once to put Il lightning rod
on any of these houses. The light
ming rod has disappeared altogether
as a means of protection on new
houses.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Great honolithS.

Eight great monoliths are ready for
erection in building the cathedral U
st. John the Divine. in New Iorb
city. The eight columns cost $3.50.
600. The rough shafts measure 64N
S12XT feet, and weigh 80 tons each
Only one other structure, ST. Isaac
cathedral, at ST. Petersburg, has col
umns approaching these in size.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Where Niolets Are Raised.

Recent years have brought al
enormous growth in the use of violets
and this has been to the great ad
vantage of parts of Dutchess county
New York. where the soil is proving
especially adapted to the growing ol
violets In the vicinity of Red Hooh
and Rhinebeck more than l25 viole'
houses are operated, and dozens morc
are being built
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
OStentatjon.

You say that mans relations won't
speak 10 him. said the surveyor who
had stopped at the log cabin Yes.
An it serves him right ,Jcs' as soon
as he come into a little property he
bought hisself a glass eye an set o
false teeth. an his kin reCkoned i
was mighty illmannered to come
that jcwelry."
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
New Use for Raper.

Artificial teeth and ''uppers" Cor
boots and shoes are among the new
uses to which paper is being put. A
substantial business firm in Boston is
considering a proposition to take up
the work of manufacturing paper hats.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Monument to Ii Hunq Chano,

Several Chinese cities have erected
temples in honor of Lii Hung Chang
His tomb also has the form of TEN,
pie Two of its inscriptions are: All
countries in the world mourn him
and He changed heaven and revolu'
tionized the earth"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Would Kill SparroW6.

The London board of agriculture
advocates diminishing the number of
house sparrows. 1t has been found
by hundreds of examinations that
the adult birds throughout the year
consists of cultivated grain. The ag-
gregate total taken when the spar
rows are unchecked is very large.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
lmmiQrants.

In the last fifteen Tears the United
States has received about eight mil
lion emigrants from every European
nation. including Russians. Austrians.
Hungarians. Italians. Irish. Scandua-
vians and comparatively small nun.
ber of English and Scotch
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Comic Papers Soon Die.

Several new comic papers make
their appearance in Paris every year
Rire. which was founded ten years
ago. had SO much success that /, has
since had about twenty imtators,
most of which were short-lived
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
lJnioue Decision.

A Maryland justice of the peace In
deciding an action against a railroad
company for killing COW near a road
crossing, decided the case in favor
of the plaintiff for the reason that
the defendant had no sign up at the
crossing"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Resemblance in Ruins

Striking resemblance has been
pointed out between the remarkable
ancient ruins at Zimbabwe. in Rho
desia, and antiquities in Cornwall,
England.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

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., 1903-07-31
First Come, First Served,

We would rather sell our fine San
Luis valley lands to Colorado farmers
Best water rights. fertile soil low
prices, easy terms. If easterners come
hrst-and they're coming fast-we will
sell to them. Of course Send for our
new booklet and see what you're miss
ing. The Colorado Bureau Of Immigra-
ton. GIG Majestic Bldg. Denver Colo
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
CITY of Rich RecrarS.

A crusade is being made in New
York against the professional besgars
and street freaks. 1t is suggested that
many OF them will draw on their bank
accounts and spend the summer in the
country.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Near Diamond Anniversary.

A married couple named Luxwoi-
der-Nan bort has Just been celebrat-
ing the seventy-fourth anniversary of
their marriage in Langezwaag, Prus-
Sia. The husband is 81 years of age
and his wife 81.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
O'ReII's Advice.

What's your recipe for making a
homebody of ones husband?' asked
Become a gadabout yourself" was
the caustic reply. He was acQua!nt-
ed with both people.-New IorI.
Times
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Florida Gains Congressman.

Under the old congressional appor-
tionment Florida had two members
of the house of representatives I'm
der the new apportionment il has
three.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
kOIHE DAME INDIANA

one Mile West of Notre Dame University.
Most beautifully and hcalthfully located. Conducted
by the Sisters OF the Holy Cross. Chartered 1855. En-
t,ying national patronage. Thorough English,
Classical, Scientific and Commercial Courses ad-
vanced Chemistry and Pharmacy Regular Col
lesiate Degrees. Preparatory Department trains
pupils for regular special collegiate courses.
PHYSICAL Laboratory well equipped.
The Conservatory Of Ausic Is conducted on plans
OF the best Cpnservaiortcs The Art Department. ts
modelled after leading Art Schools. Hinim Depart
ment for children under twelve years. Physical
Culture under direction OF graduate OF DR.. SarHcrts
NormAl School OF Ply steal Training.
The best modern educational advantage FOR hitting
young women FOR lives OF usefulness. The constant
growth OF the Academy has again necessttated The
erection OF additional hne buildings with latest
Hysienc equipments Moderate cost. New school
year begins september Sth. Mention this paper.
For catalogue and special Information spply to
The Oirectress Of ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
Notre Dame, indiana.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
KIDNEY

Aching backs are cased.
Hip. back, and loin pains
overcome. Swelling OF the
Limits and dropsy signs
vanish.
They correct urine with
brick dust sediment, high
Colorcd, pain in passing.
dribblinE. frequency, bed
wettink Doan 5 Kidney Pills
remove cnlculi and gravel
Relieve heart pnlpitAtion.
sleeplcssnrss, headache,
pervousness, dizziness.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Sensible Housekeepers

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., 1903-07-31

Dealers say that as soon as Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold
or boiled.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

little girl was asked to write an
essay about man. The following was her
composition. Man is funny animal.
He has eyes TO see with hands TO feel
with. and is split up the middle. and
walks on the split ends"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Embryo h.oequitoos.

Certain species OF mosquitoes h!ber-
nate in the adult state, others In the
larvae state and some in the egg.
Larvae live through winter in solid
Ice
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
From kunorv Bov 70 Prerier

II is told of the Marquis Ito. the
premier OF Japan. that when Youth
he wandered about the streets OF
London penniless. ragged and hungry
starving alien in a strange land.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Swollen. Sore. Hot Callous.
Aching. Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes new or tigh,
Shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olms,ed. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Don't you know that Defiance
Starch besides being absolutely supe-
rier TO any other is put up l6 ounces
in package and sells at same price
as l2-ounce packages Of other kinds :?
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Would Be Waste Of Time.

Miss Goode-You should try 70
ing, my little man. Jimmy-Wot.
After all de trouble I've gone to 10
learn it?-Puck.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes it
next to impossible to sell any other
brand
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Providence deals in compensatlons.
The mosquitoes are so thick during the
short Alaska summers that the people
are reconciled to the long winters.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Sailed First Dory Over Oc.,,

Capt. Alfred Johnson. who was the
first man TO cross the ocean in
small boat in 1876, is still living at
Gloucester Mass.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Gold in Other Worlds

An Australian scientist has ana
iyzed a meteor which contained
traces of gold. showing that that ele.
ment is not monopolized by the earth.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Lead In Railway Mileane.

The Australian colonies have
greater railway mileage. in proportion
to population, than any other par,
OF the world.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Bring Out Your Old Furniture.

Six Hepplewhite chairs have just
been sold for $3.50 and two Chippen.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Gold Fever.

The gold fever is raging in Africa,
attracting men to the regions adjoin-
ing khartoum. where copper and gold
also exist in paying quantities.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Great Britain's Entrants,

Taking into account her population,
Great Britain sends more Of her sub.
jects abroad than any other country.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Are you blind. by nature?" asked tho
charitably inclined citizen. NO. sir, -
candidly replied the beggar. I'm blind
by profession"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Unmannerly,

II men did not like to so through
a great deal to learn LITTLE they
would not get married and stay so
for a great length of time.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Willie-Lizzie beats us all shooting.
She sent you this fine duck by me
and-ah-a kiss. Louise-Thank you.
You may take both around to the col
ored cook
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Ecuador MARRIAGE Law

In Ecuador a marriage must he
made by the civil authorities before
it is made by a clergyman
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Marriage nowadays begins with
counting and frequently ends with di-
vorce counting.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Cure for Cancer

The latest cure for internal cancer
reported in England is a tablespoonful
of molasses four or five times a dav.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
OF Course Not.

We do not believe we were ever as
frivolous as the boys and girls now
adays Do you think you were?-
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Films of ASTONISHING Thi,,.s

Films of soap bubble have hoe,
measured OF thinness OF the four
uillionth part of an inch
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Mrs Green-lll have to buy some new
stockings. These are NOT fiji to b. seen
Mr.. Green-l'm glad you've come 10 my
opinion about those openwork afIairs
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Mrs James Beck Of 3lt
West v hitesboro Street.
Rome. n. Y. SAYS: " WAS
troubled with my kidncysfor
aght OF nine years had
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Tell me" he said. "a pleasant book
10 take on my vacation"
check book. she replied. without
\ moments hesitation
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Enoinemen Must Be Alert

An engine driver working from
Crewe to London and back has to no.
tice no fewer than $40 signals.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Jennie braGs that she's got two
strings to her bow" "Well. she'll need
several more If she expects to hold him"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

DO you think you can ease these
terrible pains. doctor?" asked the patient.
Yes. ! can answered the doctor cheer
fully. AS soon as my medicine takes
effect you'll suffer no pain
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Home of Golf.

Twelve thousand people were ar
rested in Glasgow last year for using
obscene language.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Thames Canals

There are six canals connected
with the Thames. which extend alto
gether asa miles.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

lnkerly-l cant read this writing.
Bosshy-fooh, The writing is good
enough Any ass could read it. Hand
il to me.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

II YOU have smoked Bullhead scent
cigar. you know how good they are: II
you have not. better try one.