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The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02
Defiance Starch

should be IN every household, none 80 good
besides OF. more for 10 cents than any
other brand of cold water starch
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

''How's the new pitcher" "As a pitcher
he's all right. but when II comes to rum
ming the bases he's a tumbler."
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

1t is said that oil and water will moi
mix. but Mr.. Rockefeller has shown thai
oil stock can be watercd.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02
Presidential MESSAGES

The messages of the presidents are
usually composites constructed by the
several cabinet officers.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

1t is folly to marry grass widow for
the purpose of having your grave kept
green.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

Bella-Did he propose to you upon his
knees? Stella-ies. l was-l mean he
did
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

1t has been observed that we use the
mother tongue in ordinary conversation
but the father tongue when We swear
II we ever do such "A thing.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

"See here. Mister. can you tell me the
road to heaven?" Certainly. Turn to
the right and go straight ahead
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an in;alltbls
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove, \. j., Feb. II, 1870
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow
Then use Defiance Starch it will kssp
than white-lG o. for 10 cents.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02
smok. Baxter's "Bullhead" scent cigar

Papa. what are sea serpents?" "They
are serpentS you can't see
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

TT beats all how good cigar you can
buy for cents Il you buy the right brand.
Try q "Bullhead.'
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

The mildest tobacco that grows is used
In the makeup OF Bakers Bullhend 5
cent cigar. TIy one and see.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02
Uses Much Rubber

The United States now takes half
the worlds crop Of rubber.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price Csc.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the best, 16 OF. for 70
cents. Once used always used.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

Popl
Prof
the law
Naples,|
was rec
nected
years.
dents, al
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terested
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
FOR Beers
President Discusses Their Future
With Bishop Hartxell.

With Bishop H%artzell.
Bishop J. c. Hartzell Of Africa adj
dressed the Methodist Preachers asso-
citation at Cincinnati the other day.
says the Philadelphia Press. Bishop
Hartzell. who came from a conference
with President Roosevelt. said:
"Mr. Roosevelt expressed to me the
hope that American Methodists would
establish missions among the Dutch of
South Africa. The Dutch need unity of
spirit language. he said. and American
missionaries al do as much toward
their attainment of unity as any infiu-
ence l know of.
I'VE are systematizing our work by
placing headquarters in four or five
centers. We are not going into debt
except to save property. We need now
three missionaries for Africa, one of
whom is to be a first class music teach
er.
The number of white people in A.
r1ca Is growing marvelously. and we
Shall soon have a race problem beside
which that in America will be as
nothing"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
A Unique carpc. Fastener.

The oft repeated joke of the man who
walked the floor at night with the baby
and trod on a stray ~arpet tack will
have to be laid OF IT,. shelf for good
and all If the tack shown in the accom-.
panying illustration shall find favor as
a substitute for the hat headed and
sharp pointed fastener which has been
in use for so many years. There is one
great recommendation for this inven.
ton. In. case Of a fir. it is but a mo-
ment's work to pull the carpet from
the floor, and that. too. without any
danger of tearing the fabric. This tack
has one long end, when is inserted in
a hole close to the Dashboard and re-
ceives nearly all th" strain of the
stretched carpet. the S ort. pointed end
only entering the waad a short dis
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
kitchen Gift. For a Bride.

If you have looked in vain for some
gift for the housewife, here is Il list:
A potato ball cutter. which is a little
steel scoop with Il handle. to cut pota.
toes into tiny balls.
A small broom of stiff wire for clean
ing sinks and pots.
A Chinese strainer for clear soups.
made of fine wire with hooks to fasten
at the sides of the kettle.
A fish kettle which has a perforated
tray swinging above the bottom and a
close Y
AsbeStus mats to place under her pots
and kettles and save her tables; also
asbestus iron holders.
The new cork puller which brings the
cork out in perfect condition.
An egg cutter which is a ring with
prongs Inside and handles like scissors,
with which a hot egg may be easily
handled.
Dutch griddles for making pancakes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
CRIMINAL CASES At LEwIsTowN
Four Disposed of-Long Civil Docket
Ready for Trial.

Lewistown April Give cases
were disposed OF by the district court
last week. The first case called was
the state VS.. Dengel, the defendant
being charged with grand larceny,
the particular offense being the steal
ing of a calf from Oscar Stephens
last October. The jury brought in a
verdict of guilty of grand larceny and
left the sentence to the court. His
attorneys have applied for a new
trial.
James Fenley, who cut and almost
killed Robert Hall in a fight on the
streets on the 23rd inst, was found
not guilty, self-defense being his plea.
The case of the state VS.. Geo. Pirrie
went to the jury Friday and after be-
ing out but a few moments they re-
turned a verdict of not guilty. Pirrie
al accused OF malicious assault
made upon the person of Philip I.
Moule last November. He was found
guilty in the justice court, but took
an appeal and won out. Both he and
Moule are prominent ranchmen and
sheep owners living in the eastern
part of the county.
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FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Sandwiches.

A word or two about sandwich max.
ing. FIRST Of all be sure that the bread
is twenty -four hours old and Of fine
grain that will not easily crumble. The
knife must be as sharp as possible.
The carving knife will be found good
for this purpose. Get everything ready
before cutting the bread. the butter
being soft enough to spread easily.
Cut off the crust of the loaf, making q
good thick slice Of it; then cut the first
sandwich slice as thin as possible and
butter it, next butter the loaf and cut
another thin slice. Place the two but.
tered sides together until ready to be
filed. Cut the rest of the sandwiches
in the same way. If the sandwiches
are preferred without crust. put to-
gether half a dozen that exactly fit and
cut down through the outer edges, then
diagonally through the pile. Make
each large sandwich into two or three
small triangular ones. Pile them on
the dish on which they are to be
served, owe them at once with q tn.
BILE napkin wrung out in cold water and
set them in a cool place. They will
keep fresh and moist for several hours.
Chicken. tongue. ham and sardines are
always favorite things, but almost any
meat or fish properly prepared will
make an appetizing sandwich. A little
stock is a great addition to any meat
sandwich, as ~mayonnaise is essential
for a salad one. The following would
all need mayonnaise: Olives. lettuce.
cucumber and cress and tomatoes.
which should be made with brown
bread.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07

the letters. 1t is probable that a mis-.
take was made or that the letters
have as yet not been forwarded.
AS proposed to be conducted it is
extremely doubtful whether Billings
or any of the other eastern Montana
| cities would care to join the intend
ed league. The plan in view by the
Butte men is to secure men to play
without charge, those who have the
time and means to travel about the
state and merely play for the fun to
be had. No salaries are to be paid,
but if any money remains in the
treasury at the end of the eason it
is to be divided among the players.
Butte may have men who would be-
come members of a team under such
conditions, but It is doubtful whether
they can be found in any of the other
cities named. 1t would mean too
much, as very few players can be had
who have the time or the inclination
to join semi-professional clubs, as is
really contemplated by the scheme out
lined, with no other compensation
Ihan is to be had in the glory and
pleasure to be derived from a summer
of hard work and untold annoyances
and inconvenience. Furthermore a
league of that sort would be short
lived. In order to maintain discipline
and keep players under control it is
absolutely necessary that they be
signed in regular form and be under
the full power and authority of a man
ager. Unless this is done no club
can be expected to play throughout
a season and retain it's identity or to
submit to the restrictions absolutely
necessary to the success of a team.
Several of the men who were con-
nected with the local team last sea
son were seen by The Gazette this
morning in regard to the league as
proposed by Butte. All said they
would not car to become identified
with it, for the reason that it could
not be made a success under the plan
in contemplation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
REGARDED AS A z
Butte Has Scheme for State Baseball
sf, League.

According to the Butte Inter Noun.
tain a movement has been put on
foot there having for it's object the
formation of a state baseball league.
to be composed of eight clubs. The
project seems to be under the patron.
age OF one of the athletic clubs of
that city and the proposition is to
make the league one of eight clubs,
Butte, Helena, Missoula, Bozeman
Red Lodge, Billings, Livingston and
Miles City are the towns on which
the movers are depending to furnish
the clubs. In case it is found that
q league of that many teams can not
be formed an effort will be made tc
organize one with as many over four
teams as possible.
The paper quoted states that let
tiers have been writen-~to different
parties in the cities mentioned asking
their cooperation. Inquiry among the
local baseball enthusiasts has failed
20 find any who has received one OF
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
Cleaning Glass.

Do not clean plate glass mirrors with
soap and water, which sooner or later
dims the surface. Alcohol and water
is safa but unless the mirror is ac-
tual1y dirty rubbing with a soft cloth
.cleanscs it perfectly. 1t is-best not to
use soap on table glass. much of which
is rather soft and easily scratched.
For this reason avoid the many patent
polishing powders and cloths adver.
tised to give q high polish to good
glass.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
POSTAL BOXES.
Slot Machine ia Facilitate Mailing
of Special Delivery Letters.


The postal authorities have author
lied experiments to he made in Wash
ington with an automatic letter box
designed especially for handling spe-
cial delivery letters. writes the ccrre-
%spondent of the Philadelphia Public
Ledger. The box is the invention of a
Chicago mar and trials that have been
made warrant the belief that it will ac.
complish all that is claimed for it. 1t
is proposed to place six of the boxes on
trial in Washington at prominent no.
tells and points where large numbers
of people daily pass.
The box is Il slot machine rrang
ment and is quite ingenious in it's CON
struction and operation. The letter in
tended for special delivery is first
stamped with Il stamp representing the
regular postage. a dime is then drop.
ped into the Slot of the box. and imme-
diately Il lid swings out with an open
ing sufficiently large to allow the letter
to be inserted. When the letter is
dropped into the box. il lid is pushed
back which causes the letter to be
stamped with the number of the box
n with Il consecutive number. Col
lections are to be made at short inter
walls by special messengers. The de.
pository for the coins is so arranged
that the messenger or collector cannot
touch the money. He takes out the
metal box into which the money has
fallen and replaces it with another.
The clerk at the postofice who re-
ce1ves the special delivery letter keeps
the key of the box. To prevent the
use of spurious coins the repository is
so arranged that each coin when drop.
ped rests in the order in which it was
dropped. At the same time each letter
Is stamped with Il number. Thus, il
the third coin should be spurious, II
would be known that it was dropped
in with the third lettyr. which would
not only prevent the carriage of the
letter. but would furnish a clew TO the
sender as well.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
Unique Way of Saving a Life.

Policeman Frank Merritt of Boston
the Other morning saved the life of
John obrlen, who is held at a police
station as a witness. says the New
York Times. O'Brien was choking with
a bit of pork, and. other means failing,
Merritt stuck the handle of a fire SHOW
el down the mans throat. pushing the
obstruction into the stomach. When a
physician arrived, he found O'Brien
none h worse for his experience.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
Drying Clothes.

In case of high wind or extreme cold
fore putting out to dry, while it is
also a saving of time and cold hands
to hang little things, such as Sibs. nap
kins, handkerchiefs, ETC., over the
~clotheshorse near the fire. If the
weather is not propitious for the dry
ing Of large pieces. leave them in clear
rinsing water until a fine day. A still.
frosty night does not hurt clothes. but
tends to whiten the fabric.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07

lance. AS the intention is to have the
holes drilled in the ficnr for the recep-
ton of the long shank of the tack, it is
obvious that a horizontal pull will have
no effect Oh it. but il case Of a fire a
vertical strain will ST. all the tacks
from their sockets vii gut resistance.
When laying the carp' the tacks are
first placed in their sockets. being ele-
waited a short distance and pressed into
the fabric as it is drawn up to the
Dashboard. After the tacks are all in
place a light blow with the hammer
will force the short ends into the floor
to finish the operation, though the car
pet can be held without it if desired.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
The Burglars Lamenr

Mlsslonary-l hope that you will
watch yourself hereafter.
Red Larry-You kin just betcher life
l VIII. III had been doin' the watchin'
instead of the other Teller, it's me wot
would have got away instead of him.
Sing Sing Star of Hope.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
FAIR COMMISSION WOULD HAVE
LEGISLATURE MEET.
MEMBERS TO Be SOUNDED
X They Will Give Their Services to
the State an Extra Session
May Be Called.

Purchase exposition commission of
Montana, in session at the capitol
building Saturday, recommended that
the governor call an extra session of
the legislature for the purpose of pass
ing a law approprlating funds for the
representation of Montana at the st.
Louis worlds fair. The plan propos-
ed is to communicate with every
member of the legislature, ascertain
whether or not he would be willing to
attend an extra session called for that
purpose and at the same time impose
no expense upon the state. IT the re-
plies received favor this plan, the ses-
sion will be called by the governor at
the earliest possible date.
The members of the commission
present, after discussing the subject
in every form, decided that it will be
advisable to endeavor to raise funds
by private subscription for the pur-
pose of representing the state. Re-
garding this matter, the commission
in a resolution passed says:
"After a careful consideration of
the entire subject, the commission is
OF the opinion that whatever is done
should be done on the authority of leg
islative enactments, and unless so
done the commission as a body will
be wanting in that force and dignity
which should properly surround it's
acts.
1--WE therefore respectfully petition
you to call the legislature in extra
ordinary session at the earliest pos
sible moment, for the purpose of ap-
propriating money and creating a
commission to provide for and take
charge of the states exhibit at st.
Louis.
I'm this connection we beg leave to
offer the suggestion that in our opin-
ion the members of the legislature
will gladly tender their services free
of cost to the state for the few hours
that will be required for the purpose
herein named.
I'VE further respectfully suggest
that the amount to be appropriated
shall be $4,000 for the S: Louis ex-
position and $4,000 for the exposition
at Portland, Ore. 1t is our judgment
that a creditable display cannot be
made for a less sum than above stat
ed. In this connection we are pleas
ed to say that we find on making in
quiry at the state auditors office
there will be ample funds in the treas
ury to meet the appropriation herein
named.
I'VE respectfully submit that if it
shall be agreeable to the legislature,
and shall meet with the approval OF
the executive, this committee in the
event of the recommendations herein
contained being followed, will consent
to act in the capacity of commission
ers."
The commissioners present at the
meeting were Lee Mantle. A. E..
Spriggs, alternate for H. L. Frank;
Paul Mccormick, Martin Maginnis, B.
r, White, c. w. Hoffman, J. H. Rice
and T.. L. Grenough. Lee Mantle was
chosen chairman of the meeting and
Paul Mccormick secretary.
The resolution addressed to the
governor regarding ,ne calling of an
extra session of the legislature was
drafted by a committee composed of
Lee Mantle, Martin Maginnis and
Paul Mccormick.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
The New Chnl,e,v. v...

Here's to Shamrock the Third, Nav She
calamity float;
for we honor her skipper with reason.
And heres to his pluck. which will cause
us to note
A Shamrock the Fourth in due season
-Washington Star.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
Lost Advertising.

"Why does she weep?'
"She notified the papers that she
wished no mention made of her divorce
suit"
And they ignored her request?"
mo. They ignored the suit. and now
h manager says it would be a waste
Of time to try to put her forward as a
star Chicago Pest.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
Ennui.

"Now that you have more money
than you know what to do with | sup
pose you will be founding libraries or
ties"
mo. These fads weary me."-Chi-
Cago Tribune.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
SAYINGS OF %cHiLDREN:
Curious Inquiries and Remarks by
the RlxinR Generation.

CURIOUS Inquiries ana Remarks ny
the Rlxing Generation.
Mamma" 4ueried small Edith, who
Was looking at the picture Of All angel.
show do the angels get their gowns on
over their wingsY
Edgar. aged six. was recently sent to
school for the first time, and upon his
return home he asked. Papa, who
taught Adam the alphabetY'
Small Harold was taken TO a literary
club meeting one afternoon. where his
sister read an essay. and upon his re-
turn home he was asked what they did.
Nothing much,' lie replied; only
sister talked to herself on IL piece Of
paper"
Little Fred after attempting to make
q picture OF Il horse on his slate said.
mamma, does God see everythingy'
eyes, dear was the reply.
SWELL" continued the embryo artist.
"IIl bet he'll laugh when he sees this
horse"
After dinner was over little Margie
was observed with her head bowed and
her hands claspcd. Why. Margie."
said her mother. don't you know din.
ner is over?'
"Don't interrupt me-. mammal re-
Joined the little miss. I'm prayin' for
another dish of that puddin'."
Needless to say her prayer was all
swered.-Cllicngo News.
A Seasonal bile Request.
"pa.' said the minister's little boy.
last summer you prayed for rain.
didn't your
"Yes. my child" responded the good
man.
sand it rained. didn't it,"
eyes"
swell. pa" said the boy, looking
wistfully at his new sled. don't you
think you might ask for about ten
Inches of snow this k?"--Judge.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
Lots of Time.

"What's your hurry"
II promised my husband 1swould
meet him at l O'clock"
"But it's only . now.'-Life.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07
Convinced.

"A great deal may be said on the sub
ject." said the proliy person.
."TlHt." said the weary author. lis
the one point on which you have con
vinced me- WASHINGTON Star.
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A Record

Tom-There are microbes on money.
Dick-Well. my wife can beat the
world as a microbe killer.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07

Edgar. aged six, was recently sent to
school for tie first time, and upon his
return home he asked. Papa, WHO
taught Adam the alphabetY"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07

"Mamma.' Iuerlcd small Edith, Who
Mas looking at the picture of an angel.
show do the angels get their gowns on
over their wings?"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-07

dO0dy's Famous Partner Says 1t Was
When He First Sang the Words Of
''Ninety and Nine Before u Great
q Swiss Salesman-His Methods of
Singing.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

There are twenty-one overflow wells
in this city. These wells combined
will perhaps flow over 900 gallons Of
water per minute. 1t would appear
from this that Hattiesburg ought to
be we'll supplied with water.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

The candidates have been with US
this week in great numbers and some
of them would stop and shake every
mans hand whether he ever saw or
heard of him before. They are a
jovial set and apparently all think
they will be elected-but they won't.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Several of the Laurel people Eare
in Hattiesburg to watch the trial of
the noted murder case. They feel
deeply interested in it as the two men
charged with murder were quite prom
inent in that city and Jones county.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

j. l.. Jordan of Carthage accom-
panied by his daughter, Miss Edna,
is visiting in the city, the guest of D.
E. Sullivan.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

J. @. Haugh, resident engineer of
the Northeastern, was in the city yes
terday looking after the interest of
his road.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

The charming young Miss Fife
Sullivan of Carthage is visiting in the
city, the guest of her uncle, d. E.
Sullivan.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Hon. E. f. Noel and Maj. James K.
Vardaman were in the city last night
from Poplarville, where they spoke
Yesterday.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Mr.. Noel was to speak in Indian
ola today and Maj. Vardaman speaks
in Gulfport tonight.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Arch Logan of Hickory has accepted
q position as stenograpehr to DIR. boss
at the sanitarium.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Mrs. J. W. Stevens of Reed was III
the city yesterday, the guest of Mrs.
D. s. Hall.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

II. r. Maxwell of fernando, can
didate for state auditor, is in the
city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Thos. NJ. Ferguson, the hustllng
real estate gent, went mp to Sumrail
this morning on business trip.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

There was no police court this
morning.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Pink Lewis is visiting relatives in
Jasper county this week.