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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
INCIDENTALLY AN EXPERT.
Successful Minister Whose FIoricnl- tural Work the Side Has
 Made Him Famous.

In the year 1884 Massachusetts clergyman who had broken down phys ically resolved to find amusement for spare hours and strength for his nerves in the culture of flowers. The sight of a hedge of sweet peas decided him to make the sweet pea his speciality
 At the time there were only a dozen varieties of this flower It was easy.to make collection, and by attention and experiment the kinds increased and the collection grew until the minister had 19 varieties. Thriftyg odorous, beauti- ful-missionary flowers, too, for one year he sold a hundred dollars worth of seeds for the' benefit of the home mis- sion fund of his church.
 The next important development was little book about sweet peas, which had a circulation of 50, 900 copies Then abroad, and exchanged ideas with Eng lish forests. They had already heard of him, and in his own country he was becoming known as an authority. Tn 1894 he performed the important task of naming varieties-there were 50, by that time-fcr the California seed-grow- CTS. Tn 1900 he represented America in London, at the two hundredth anniver- sary of the introduction of sweet peas into Great Britain.
 Let it be noted that this clergyman did not neglect the demands of his pro- fession, the main business of his life That he is authority in another field, and therein could command an experts remuneration. is due to the determina- tion with which he began, ts@to know all that was to be known about this one flower"
 Busy people ought to have fad a spare-hour diversion employing an- other set of faculties than that which they use in the daily struggle for bread; but the wise plan is not to attempt to cover too much ground. It is much bet ter to succeed with sweet peas than to sail at a f1ower-garden. Specialization means mastery, which involves the sac rifice of no pleasure, and leads to large increase of profit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
- MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Guard Lafayette.
 Court Acme, F. of A. Women's Relief corps. Polishers and Buffers. Court Linden, F. of A. Court Oregon, F. of A. North End Wheel club. Wadhams post, G. A. R. Tunxis tribe, I. O. R. M .,r '.'. Fourth division, A. O.. H. America lodge, A. o. U. W. Brass City lodge. I. A. of M St Francis Xavier drum corps. Mary Lincoln council. P. D. of A. Court Martin Hellmann, F. of A. Friedrich Wilhelm lodge, K. of P. Ansantawae encampment, I. o. O. F, Butchers union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
CREATORE.

The first appearance of this unique musical genius and his famous band this season will be eagerly welcomed, and they will undoubtedly find a large audience to greet them on Sunday evening at Poli's. Creatore's remark able manner of leading his band, and the 1atter's splendid musical skill, ara pleasantly remembered, and his first appearance of the season ought to fill Polls to overfowing. Sale of seats on Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
Hazy Impressions.

T understand there are some very lawless people in America" said one Russian official
 "Yes," answered the other; T am told that some of the oldest inhabitants, known as Indians, have organized massa- cres without getting a permit from the aurhorities.--W Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
Export and Import Fieures,

It is estimated by the treasury de partment that the exports of the Unit ed States for the current year will reach the great total of $1,500,O00. GOO. The imports will be about s1,0O0.OO0.- 900, half of 1t raw material fer manu- factures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
Theatrical
 Fraternal
1.-THE BILLIONAIRE."

Klaw and Erlanger's stupendous production of '"Ihe Billionaire," with Jerome Sykes in the principal role, will be the attraction at Polis this evening, and the first big night of the present season is assured. The book was written by Harry B. Smith, who is the foremost of American writers Of humorous stories, and the music is by Gustav Kerker, whose last great suc- cess, '"The Belle of New York;" will not soon be forgotten. Messrs Klaw and Erlanger have always presented their plays on a scale of the greatest spectacular magnificence, and it is said the production of "The Billionaire" made by this great firm surpasses any thing they have hitherto attempted. The company is all that could be de sired and among those who support Mir Sykes are Nellie Follis, Josie Intropodi, Sallie Fisher, Carol McComas, Lillian Hudson, Ruth Parsons, Adeke Hin- ton, Martha Ross, Kelsey Kelly, Ethel Intropodi Martha Adams, Anna Belle Gordon. Harry MacDonough Harry Kelly, Walter Percival Lester W. Keith, John P. Kennedy, Hans F. Robert, John steptling. L. B. Foley and Abraham Freidland. The story is novel in the extreme and introduces John Doe, "The Billionaire," who is at times greatly inconvenienced in trying to dispose of his enormous income. However. at last he finally finds an opportunity in the person of Pansy Good, beautiful western girl who is in Paris taking music lessons, and who has just been requested to leave her hotel on account of the non-payment O ian s4n1sf by buying the hotel for her, and in the end takes her and party of friends to New York. buys a theater. writes a play and makes her star. and in this way is able to dispose of not a few of his greenbAcks There Is chorus of 1O0 A special feature is the Klaw and Erlapger orchestra. under the direction of A. J. Langstaff. Prices are 9. 50. 75 cents, S1 and $1.50, and there is no free list.
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Not a discordant note has yet been uttered against the remarkable show that Manager Poli has on at the Jacques this week. It is fun from be ginning to end. and fun of character to keep the audience in remarkable hu-
 
 field and Caryll Wilbur have made all extraordinary hit in '61 Prospect Street. and there are probably few players on the vaudeville stage that can surpass them in the delineation of high class comedy. Anyone who wishes to gauge local democratic sen timent can get line from the ap- plause that follows Dolph and Susie Levino when they show their rapid crayon pictures of Candidates Thoms and Lynch. It is fun all the way through the show. applause and laugh ter alternately greeting the other acts as offered by Hoey and Lee. Mile Agoust and Charles H. Weston, Louise Montrose, Holden and Florence Fer rar, Cole and company. and the cleo trograph. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents afternoons 10 and 20 cents, la- dies 1O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
He Knew His Price.

Magistrate (to witness) )-You say you have known the prisoner all your life? Witness-Yes, your worship.
 Magistrate-Now, in your opinion, do you think he could be guilty of steal ing this money?
 Witness-How much was it?-Stray Stories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
Feminine Charity.

She-Miss Elderleigh is always for getting her age.
 He--Why don't she put it down?
 ssOh, she has put it down or rather cut it down several times, but it doesn't seem to help matters. Chicago Daily News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
Dancing and Department.

Miss Lorette Hawthorne Hayes will reopen her classes in Dancing and De pertinent the third week in October in Friendly league hall. Notice of date hereafter.
 Arrangements for classes can be made at residence, 4s6 North Main street.
 Particular attention paid to private pupils.
 Miss Hayes is graduate of the Gil- ton, Mass. 9-14-7w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
The WhY 0f If.

She Cat the review grounds)-What an imposing figure Capt. Borrows has! He-Yes; naturally so.
 And why naturally, pray?
 ssOh, he's always imposing on his friends. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
OPENING NIGHT

for entire new beginners will be on Tuesday evening at PROF PALLETS noted School for Dancing, in the Citi- zens' bank building. None as fine in the city. First-class tuition is most the cheapest for the new beginner. He then does not acquire bad faults and awkwardness that the legitimate teach CTS finds difficulty in correcting. Stage dancing specially. Open daily for private tuition and applicants 12 les sons $5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24

represents part of a veil of Brussels pill iow-made .'reseau," with ornaments of flowers and sprigs giving aspotted effect; the border is of needlepoint lace. In
 Brussels applique" the little sprigs are worked separately from the net or ssreseau'' to which they are applied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
LEARN TO DANCE

at Miss Nellye Reeds select school for dancing and department. Lessons given in Knights of Columbus hall East Main street
 Saturday evenings of each week for advanced pupils. Wednesday evenings of each week for beginners
 Afternoon classes for children now forming. Private lessons by appoints ment. Positively no failures.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
ineratlon.

Hewitt-Is that fire insurance com pany in good financial shape2
 Jewett-(ih, yes; it has lmoney to hurn.--SS. Y Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
PROFESSOR PROVOST
 The Well known

dancer and teacher with twenty years experience in Waterbury, has re opened his school of dancing in Meigs block, 1O9 Bank street. where he will devote his whole attention to dancing
 Open daily. Terms, gents, $500, P lessons; ladies, $4.oO. Glass nights, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fri
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-24
FOR SALE.

New six tenement block, rents for SS6 per month; must be sold. Also six tenement block in east end can be bought low. Will pay l2 per cent One family house, 13 rooms, Hillside avenue, $6,O00. Don't want money, want to sell.
 P. H. CARROLL, Real Estate Man. Odd Fellows BuiIdins.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18

lis hospitality something to be
remembered with pleasure and
delight as long as memory lasts.
The Young Peoples Orchestra
discoursed excellent music during
the progress of the meal.
After the substantial part of
the supper had been disposed of,
Mr.. Dearing, of the GAZETTE,
took charge of the entertainment
as POSTMASTER, and for an hour
the company were entertained by
good speeches and good stories
told by the bright wits and ora
tors of the Association. DR..
Withycembe, Scott, Mcdonald,
Schulmerich, Buxton, Bailey,
Newell. Robinson, Judge Boise
and others, kept the audience in
good humor and closed the Thir-
teenth Annual Convention of the
Oregon Dairyman's Association
in blaze of glory. ..
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18
A Double Wedding.

A pretty home wedding was
solemnized at the residence of
Mrs. A. M. Tucker, in this city,
on Wednesday, December 1o, at
2 o'clock p. m., when the Misses
Leila Maud and Evelyn l..
Tucker were united in marriage
with Arthur G. Allen and Lewis
F. Gray, respectively. The par
lor was nicely decorated with
ivy, myrtle and chrysanthemums
and the ceremony was performed
in the presence of the relatives of
the contracting parties, Rev. Mr..
Green, of the Congregational
church, tying the nuptial knot.
n reception and dinner was
given the newly-wedded couples
at the residence of Gamaliel
Newton at e o'clock by Miss
jamie Newton
The young people are all we'll
known in this county, the brides
having been born and raised in
Corvallis. Mr.. Allen was also
raised in Benton county, while
Mr.. Gray has made this vicinity
his home for the past. six years.
He and his brother -in-law, Frank
Taylor, have leased a place about
three miles from town and Mr..
Gray and, wife will reside there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen also make
Benton county their home, Mr..
Allen owning a farm near Cor
Wallis. The happy young couples
have a large circle of friends in
this county who extend to them
their heartiest we1l-wishes.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18
GREETING

To THE CITIZENS OF CORVALLIS AND SUR
ROUNDING CoUNTRY:-Having been engaged In
the real estate Business for past ten years IL
the East have decided to take up the business
here. In doing so I expect to advertise in the
as possible, i'll touch with the emigration from
the east. Having been travelling real estate
salesman through several of the Eastern states
and knowing the disadvantages of the different
localitiesI shall be better able to set forth the
advantages to be found here than the man who
has always lived here and is not acquainted
with the Eastern states. If you wish to make
inquiries regarding my past you can write to
any prominent citizen or to any of the banks
OF Oelwein Iowa, that having Deen my head
quarters before coming here: After satisfying
yourselves as to my responsibility If you have
anything in the way of real estate for sale or
rent which you may see fit to place in my
hands it will have my best attention, and
though YOU have no business to place with me
I shall be glad to have you call as should like
to become acquainted with you and will thank
you for any points of interest or good sugges-
tions for Eastern advertising. If you have
property to list and it Is convenient please call
on Saturday, however shall be glad to see you
at any time. If you are interested in the
growth of our country please call and see me.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year, beg to remain yours for
EE. WHITE,
Office first door South of Reading Room,
Corvallis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18

oMoi ASAA ~Ae%A k, S"s~ q Il
interesting talk on the way things
would be managed at the Lewis
& Clark fair. Mr.. Scott also
gave some good suggestions re-
garding the coming Fair at St.
Louis.
The final address of the con.
vention was made by E. A. Nc
Donald. of Seattle, the U. S.
Dairy Inspector for Oregon,
Washington, Idaho and Montana.
He gave many interesting par
ticulars regarding the business in
these states, and many points on
the laws regarding adulterated
and renovated butter. He claims
that 54, 900, 900 lbs. of renovated
butter was handled last year in
the United States.
The banquet at the City Hall
was the crowning event of the
session. Promptly at o:3o the
members of the Association
marched into the hall, and were
quickly seated at the bountifully-
spread tables. Plates were laid
for 100 guests,
The supper was credit to the
ladies of Corvallis who furnished
it, arranged it with such excel
lent taste, and waited On the
guests with the close attention
and care that will make Corval-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18

Eclectic Shorthand stands first for
speed. A court reporter in Georgia
writes 25O words minute. A lady at
Delaware, Ohio, wrote 1926 words min
ute. It is easy to learn Try it. Write
for sample lesson, to Corvallis Business
College.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18

Ten dollars pays for term of ten
weeks in Bookkeeping in the Night
School. For particulars address Pres.
1. F. Richardson, Corvallis, Oregon,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18
Notice.

Will keep my store open evenings until
Jan. 1, 1904. E. P. GREFFoz,
The Jeweler.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18
Mrs. N. r. ROBINSON,
cLAIRvoYANT, CARD READER,

PaImst. Also gives reading by mail if given date
of BIRTH color of hair eyes, and three leading ques
dollar. No. 1904 Second St., North of Willamette
Bank
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18
@. A. c. GLEANlNGS
TBY BERT YArEsl

About fifty of. the students c.
Prof. HorneE's Latin class, sang {
hymn in Latin, at chapel yester.
dav morning.
Judge r. 2. Boise, of. Salem, yes.
terday delivered one of the most in.
structive talks made during chapel
exercises this year.
Upon invitation Of President
Catch the visitors attending the
meeting of the State Dairy sAsso,
citation were at chapel exercises on
Wednesday morning.
If you should happen to see any
of the students wearing troubled
expression, don't ask 'em what the
matter is. Exams" began yes
terday afternoon and continue un-
til this evening.
Alton B. Coates, the popular
young athlete of Albany, is spend
ing a few days in this city, the
guest of Harold Rumbaugh. Mr..
Coates is a well-known football
player, and holds the Northwest
record for the hurdle.
Among the prominent people at
tending the Dairymen's conven-
ton, are, President VIM. Schulmer-
ich, of Farmington, H. e. Ions
bury, of Portland, FL. M. William
son, Portland, G.. w Weeks, Salem,
A. T. Buxton, Forest Grove, J. M.
Atkinson, Newberg, W. II. Chapin,
Portland, Richard Scott, Milwau-
kie, and U. S. Dairy Inspector E.
A. Mcdonald, of Seattle, Judge R.
P. Boise, of Salem, judge Of the 3rd
district, ]. w. Bailey, of Portland,
state food and dairy inspector, and.
Herman Tartar, assistant inspec-
tor.
The city council has passed an
ordinance voting themselves the
sum of 50 each per night for each
sitting of that body, says the Port
land Telegram. At this rate it
would cost the city S1O every time
the council meets, in spite of the
fact that the charter distinctly pro-
vides that the members composing
this august body are to serve with
out compensation. AS matter of
fact the ordinance in question was
passed and approved some time ago,
but the matter was never brought
to the notice of the public till with
in the last few days, when promi-
nent Corvallis attorney circulated
burlesque petition to the council
requesting them to make this ordi-
nance retroactive so that the heirs
and families of the BOG odd ex -coun-
cilmen who have served since the
city was first Incorporated might
also have the benefit OF this So |
graft. The petition also contains
a set of resolutions thanking the
present city fathers for the modest
valuation placed upon their services
ces by themselves, as they might
just as easily have voted themselves
5000 as 200 cents.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18
YOU KNOW WHAT you ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Taste1ess Chill Tonic
because the formula is plainly printed on every
bottle showing that 1t is simply Iron and Qui
nine put in tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. So
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-18

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money if it fails to cure
E w. Groves signature is on each box.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
JUST "BRISILED up
Controller Rogers Doesn't Even Roar
When 7. $. Dickey Appears
to Begin Checking.
Simply Says Checker-Up Wont Get
Paid for Looking Into Revolv-
ing Fund Deficit.

= . : 20 .
I. s. Dickey, selected by the council
committee on accounts Of public officials
to check up the permanent Improvement
revolving fund, bearded the lion in his
den this morning, the lion" being City
Controller Rogers who had announced
that ne would not permit either Mr.. Dick
Mr. Dickey kept himself between Mr..
Rogers and the door, but, though Mr..
rogers received the envoy extraordinary
with stiff formality, he made no alarming
demonstra ton.
Il have been appointed by the commit
tee on accounts of public officials, Mr..
Rogers. said Mr.. Dickey, with his hat in
his hand, to go over the books of this
office; in fact, to check up the permanent
Improvement revolving fund. I see by
the papers, as Mr.. :Dooley says, that you
intend to deny me access to the accounts.
Is that so?"
Mr.. Rogers replied that he guessed any
citizen could look at the books if he de-
sired, but he reminded Mr.. Dickey that he
need expect no help from either the con-
troller or his ASSISTANTS -
And Ill tel you another thing, Dickey,''
said Mr.. Rogers, you may as well under
stand now as any other time that you
won't get a cent for doing this work.
~ Mr.. D!ckey. answered that he expected
no assistance beyond the services of Mr.
Stacy, his deputy, but in the same breath
ne assured the controller that if the city
council saw fit to guarantee him remuner-
alton for checking up the fund, he was
willing to- take his chances of collecting il
when the work was done.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
BEARS BAD RECORD
Edward Ditmore, Alleged Highway
man, Who Was Found to Have
Saws in His Cell.
Served a Sentence in South Dakota
Prison Where He Caused
Much Trouble.

Edward Ditmore, a young man who Is in
the county Jail awaiting trial for the al
legged robbery Of r. J. Sargeants near the
Plymouth avenue bridge last month, as
serts that he is the victim of a conspiracy
and that Nolin, the colored boy upon
jury, is telling his story simply to save
himself. Even though Ditmore strongly
AYERS that he is not guilty, it is thought
that he will have hard time in making a
jury believe that he is the victim of a
conspiracy. 49,.
Ditmore has a bad record. He served a
term in the South Dakota prison on a.
charge of horse stealing, and is thought
to have done time in Montana upon a
affair was; the result of, a SPREE. ...t
The officials of the South Dakota prison
have written to Chief of Police E. J..
Conroy giving a description Of Ditmore,
or Ditman as he was registered in the
South Dakota prison books under No.
1888. He caused the keepers a great deal
of trouble, and they have furnished the
Minneapolis authorities with photographs
Of him and also with his Bertillion mea-
urementss which make Identification posi-
tive. " III. -, +. ,<.,.,4.....>' -.
/ A sheriff from South Dakota wrote the
officials here and warned them against
trusting Ditmore too far. He said that
the man would take greater steps to Sc
cure his .escepae than any man he had
ever known. In support, of this opinion
of the man is, the discovery of a few days
ago that Ditmore had three hack saws in
his cell and that one of the bars had been
sawed nearly in two.
Dtmore bears four bullet marks upon
his body which are thought to have been
received while he was trying to escape
from custody. .-...,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
---- VON RIbO TOMS POUR IN
Headquarters Of Relief Committee VII
Soon Report on Receipts.


Contributions for the relief of the fam
arriving plentifully at the headquarters of
the local committee, IL Third street N.
Secretary H. S. Swensen will soon issue a
list of those who have contributed since
he opened his office. Many gifts Of money
come from Scandinavian farmers temper
arily in the city.
M. G. Brady and Byron Ayres, on be-
half of the knights of Pythias, are ar
ranging, with the relief committee, the
details of an important concert that will
be given within two weeks, probably at
the Swedish Tabernacle
A draft for SIT was received to-day
from Rev. e, J. Geraghty of Reynold, N.
D., pastor Of the Church of Our Lady OF
Perpetual Help. Father, Geraghty col
lected the money from residents of Rey-
nolds.
S; A. stockwell will supervise the relief
contributions from the local insurance
men. A. M. Robertson will ltake charge
of the work in the offices and shops Of
local companies that enjoy municipal
franchises. Collections at the city hall
and the courthouse will be made under the
direction of Mayor Haynes, Judge Andrew
Holt C. F. E. Peterson l.. A. Lydiard and
Arthur L. Jones.
Five thousand copies of the appeal, re-
Gently issued by the local executive com
mlttee, have been sent by the state com
mittee to it's representatives throuehout
Minnesota. Four thousand letters of in
struction have also been distributed. Sub
committees have been named in almost
every town and village The state com
mittee hopes to collect $780, 900.
At 10 o'clock this afternoon an omen
meeting was held at the Commercial
CLUB, ST. Faul, 10 orss nize the relief work
for Ramsey county.