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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-27
Like a Fairy
Birthday

Helen May wielar of 164 West One
Hundred and Thirty.second street 70.
eeived nearly $4,000 in presents for
her ninth birthday last week. She is
the only daughter Of Joseph wielar
who is connected with the Cookies
auction rooms in East One Hundred
and Twenty-hfth street.
She celebrated her birthday nv IN.
viting 1lO Of her little boy and girl
friends. The house was decorated
IRON top to bottom with flowers Al
8 o'clock the little guests sat down 10
a luncheon served by Sherry. during
which a detachment Of FanciulIrs
seventy-hrst regiment band played
After the banquet they were enter
tained by a vaudeville performance
there being a Punch and Judy show
by Prof. Hendrow. solos by Henri
Bahr and congratulatory address
by Lester Clark, superintendent OF
Cookies auction room.
Mrs. Jacob Wielar, her grandmother
on her fathers side, gave her $1,000
United States gold bond; her parents
placed $1,000 In gold to her credit in
the Manhattan Savings Bank. and her
gr9pdmother on her mothers side
Mrs. Adolph Ketchan, gave her deed
for a house in West One Hundred and
Twenty-third street, which is worth
$4,000.
Some Of the other presents were a
go-cart and pony by Henry Freeman.
her fathers partner two pearl neck.
laces. value $500; six diamond rings.
value $500 a baby grand piano from
the employees Of the auction rooms.
value 500; solid silver service for
child, given to her by her aunt In
California. value $1,000; hand
painted fan set in jewels and made by
Tiffany. from her uncle Abraham
wielar, value 5000; a gold leaf piano
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
100000 CUSTOMERS.

It is a proud record, and an unus-
ual one, yet it has been achieved by
the John A. Salzer Seed Co.
Salzer's Seeds are grown in more
gardens, and planted on more farms
in America, than any other seeds
sold, and the reason is found, per-
haps, in the truth of the firms motto
-"Salzer's Seeds Never Fail" Own
ing and operating over 5000 acres
for the production of choice seeds,
the most complete facilities are here
united with long and varied expe~
rience; and the result is a product in
seeds, that has never before been
equaled. And the large scale or
which the Salzer business is conduct
ed, is fully matched by the liberal
principles which rule the trade of
the house in it's treatment of custO-
mers Each year a more and more
surprisingly generous offer is made
to planters, and as approximately ac-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
Attention, Granville Farmers /

There will be a farmers mass
meeting held at the courthouse in
Oxford at one o'clock, Saturday,
February Z, 1903. Mr.. H. M. Gates,
of Alamance County, will address
the convention on the Importance of
organization.
Tobacco growers and all other
farmers are especially invited to at
tend this meeting.
meeting.
Mr.. Gates is a wide-awake farmer,
a good speaker, and in no sense a pol
itician. His speech alone will be
worth going to hear, while the pros
poets of efecting a permanent farm
ers' organization should cause ev-
cry farmer to attend.
Go and take your neighbor with
you.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

cepted. This year is no exception,
and $4,000 for 1Oc." is the tempt
ing and encouraging profer for 1908.
Such, among others, are the meth
DDS which have brought 100000 Gus
toners to the John A. Salzer- Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
SEEDS THAT GROW.
you.

Farmers, gardeners and all plant
ers of seeds recommend Gregory S
seeds as being always fresh and re-
liable. The successful planter tells
his neighbor that he owes his sue
cess to Gregory's, and in this way,
principally, they have become famous
from one end of the country to the
other. Grown from carefully select
ed stock and conscientiously handled,
they never disappoint the planter.
How satisfactory it is to know that
when buying Gregory's, you are ger
ting seeds that will surely grow.
Seeds that have been for nearly half
a century the favorite with practical
gardeners and florists, must yield the
results claimed for them or they
would not be so universally known.
After undergoing a thorough test
every season, and those not up to a
high standard thrown away, they are
then sold under three warrants, and
the buyer is absolutely certain of get
ting seeds that are unsurpassed for
vitality and quality.
Any one intending to plant seeds
of any kind should send to Mes5rs.
j. j. III. Gregory & Son, Marblehead,
Mass, for their 1908 catalogue. 1t
is a handsomely illustrated booklet,
in which are Photographic ~reproduc-
tions of many new varieties of inter
est to all. 1t is sent free to those
who write for it. A postal will bring
it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

Rubbing with a cloth dipped in par
ATTN will not only clean but improve
the appearance of shabby black iron
bedstead.
Grass stains on white material
should be dipped in spirits of wine,
after which they may be washed out
with soap and water.
Unbleached cotton shrinks much
in the washing, therefore allow an ex-
ira inch in each yard when making a
garment to allow for this popularity.
Maidenhair fern will last much long
err in vases if, before it is arranged
with the flowers, its stems are put
into little hot water and kept there
till the water becomes cold.
Lamp wick should be soaked in
strong vinegar and then we'll dried be-
fore being used. This precaution will
insure a better light and a freedom
from smoked lamp chimneys.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
The Palace of the Shah.

The palace of the Shah of Persia,
according to Donald Stuart, in THE
Struggle for Persia" is an appalling
combination of dinginess and splen-
dor, of squalor and luxury. One OF
the most interesting rooms is that
filed with portraits of all the mon
archs of Europe. In the next room ID
his majesty's writing apparatus. Here
stands a globe, such as may be seen In
a schoolroom, except that the CONT
nsnts are made with gems of different
color and all the names and rivers are
marked in diamonds. On the walls q
painting by an old master is framed
next to a highly colored advertisement
Of a dealer in fish books. The throne
itself is sort of wooden bed, about
nine feet by six, the woodwork COW
cred with diamonds, emera$ds, rubies
and sapphires, some an inch long. The
value of the whole is estimated rough
ly at 100000 or $6,OOO,00O. On the
floor of the throne is a carpet SO
thick with pearls that the texture OF
the cloth is hardly visible, while
huge vase, set with turquoises and
pearls, stands side by side with
cheap painted urn, such as is some
times seen at country fairs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
LUXURY FOR NEW WORKERS.
Up-to-Date Apartment Houses Are
veritabIe Palaces.

New Workers who live IN apartment
houses will find new features in some
up-to-date buildings which are now
in course of erection there. Among
these features is a supply of fresh
filtered air to the interior of every
suite of apartments, the drawing out
of all impure air from the rooms
through vents by means of electric
suction fans on the roof and an cleo
trio closet in every private kitchen,
to which an electric range may be
connected, extra servants rooms on
the top floors, long-distance tele-
phone in each apartment and elevators
operated by hydrostatic pressure. In
one of the finest of these new struc-
lures there are bachelor apartments
of one room for 5000 year or $50
per month, two rooms and bath for
$500 and upward and housekeeping
suites of from five rooms and bath to
fourteen rooms, with three baths and
four toilets, ranging from $500 to
$4,000 year. MISUNDERSTANDING
apartments may be had with or with
out chambermaid service.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

Three-decker skirts are much IN evil
dence in new models.
There is no end to the improve
ment of mercerized fabrics.
Silk-striped flannel makes some
smart autumn shirt waists.
Velvet-covered buttons of various
sizes are used on smart cloth dresses.
You can take your choice between
the corset coat and the square sacque.
Almost anything from a tiny rose
quilting to a six-inch ruche is known
as ruching.
A charming new squirrel muff has
ruffies and good-sized ears along the
fiat openings.
Rosebud fringe will be quite as
much favored for evening dress gar
niture as for hats.
Pinked and raveled frills such as
were worn a quarter OF century ago
are revived.
Immature dahlias are of greenish
hue, and these have been used on an
imported white hat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Vouue of Canoes,

Fashions wheel has turned again
md it is the hour to unearth your
1ameos-if you have any. The old
time canoes were made up chiefly in
brooches, but those OF to-day appear
in many other forms The largest are
for belt clasps, and there are stickpins
OF canoes, cut buttons in the prettiest
shapes, cuff links and flexible brace
lets, which are charming. 1t is the
carving, not the color, which counts
in the cameo. Great big canoes for
belt clasps and buckles have an orna-
mental setting of silver or silver gilt.
The silver is effective with the ca
meos. Smaller canoes are used in
pairs for belt clasps. Small oval ca.
meos are made into cuff buttons or
studs, and others foIm cuff links made
after the style Of other modern cutf
links.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Depew's Idea of Wealth.

Chauncey M. Depew recently said
that one of the narrow escapes Of his
life was when he refused some thirty
years ago, to advance $4,000 to help
Alexander Graham Bell and his faith
er-in-law, the late Gardiner Hubbard,
to develop the newly invented talk
ing telegraph" Mr.. Depew was then
counsel for the Harlem railroad and
Mr.. Barrie's pet animal is the whale.
Had accepted the proposition" Mr..
Depew said, 81 would be worth to-day
about s3O,OOO,OOO, or my estate would.
for with this vast wealth l should
have had no incentive to healthy
work, and should have deteriorated
and should probably now be dead and
forgotten"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Desperate Turns Detective.

"Devil Anse" Hatfield, once lead
ing spirit in the famous West Virginia
feud between the Hatfields and the Nc
Coys, has turned detective and has
succeeded in landing two alleged MUIR
derers in the Logan county Jail. The
prisoners are suspected Of having
killed a Syrian peddler near Hatfield s
home. After the body was found the
accused disappeared, but Hatfield or
ganized posse and went in pursuit.
He had followed the men for thirty
miles through the mountains before
capturing them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

An experienced housekeeper says
that a fork is superior to knife for
cutting a steamed pudding On hot
cake. 1t separates without making
heavy.
Potatoes should be peeled and allow
to lie in cold water for couple OF
hours before they are boiled, for thus
greater Wilderness is insured.
To keep cheese from molding rub
the cut part with butter and cover
with white paper. Keep the cheese in
a cool, dry place.
Kerosene is an excellent insect.
eide. Applied literally about the
kitchen pipes and sink 1t will keep
down the reaches that often make
life a misery to the dweller in the
city apartment house.
To keep cheese from becoming
moldy wrap it in cloth dipped in vim
egar and wrung nearly dry. Cover
the cloth with a wrapping Of paper
and keep in a cool place.
Do not turn griddle cakes more
than once or they will be heavy. For
the same reason serve with the same
side up as when removing them from
the griddle.
Griddle cakes are mucn lighter
when the eggs are separated, the
yolks being beaten to a thick cream
and the whites, which must be added
the last thing, to stiff froth-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

only seams in the coat, SO one can
readily see how easily and quickly
it can be put together. The cape col
lar also sews in the neck edge, thu,
saving a lot of time in the finishing
The sleeve is of bishop shaping ane
is ornamented by bands Of braid. Il
economy is necessary the braid might
be supplanted by stitched bands Of
would be a pretty button for the cape
and almost every one has one or two
odd ones around.
With such a simple model any
mother who can use needle car
make a pretty coat, and so much
cheaper than the ready-made ones.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Peculiar Suit AGAINST Railroad.

Robert ]. Wright of Rockville Cen
ter, Long Island, has instituted pc.
culiar suit against the Long Island
railroad. His daughter was married
not long ago, and Mr.. Wright had ar
ranged with the company to have a
fast express train stop there to take
up wedding guests. The evening was
stormy and the train, being late, did
not stop. Some of the guests did not
believe that there was any intention
to stop the train, and he wants the
company to compensate him for the
humiliation of having his veracity
questioned.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

Prof. Theodor Mommsen, who died
at Berlin Nov. l, was the foremost
jurist and historian of Germany. Prof.
Mommsen was nearly Sc years old. He
was born at Garding, formerly Dan
ish Schleswig, Nov. 80, 1917, and was
professor of law at the age of 30 In
the University of LEIPZIG. In 1852 he
occupied the same position at Zurich,
going thence successfully to Breslau,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

shaping, and the deep plaits give not
only a pretty effect, but add fullness
to the skirt. The design is appropri-
ate for wash goods, silk or wooden,
and will make charming little school
frock when made up OF dark blue
serge, trimmed with large buttons, or
shaped bands of contrasting material
might be used over the shoulder and
on the skirt in place of buttons.
With such a little Gress one might
wear a leather belt and the result
would be most gratifying.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

tinction to the coat, and need not cost
much, so that one will be able to have
very pretty coat and at slight ex
pense.
For fall wear nothing could be
heater or prettier than this style.
There are no intricacies in the pat
tern, in fact, any one possessing or
binary skill can make most comfort
able, serviceable garment, and al
much less cost than the ready-made
garments. Tussore, tweed, broad
cloth, serge, cheviot or peau de sole
are materials used for such purposes
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
ONE OF GERMANY's GREATEST.
Prof. Mommsen's Death Breaks Link
in History.


in History.
With the passing of Prof. Theodor
Mommsen, Germany has lost the last
link between the present generation
of thinkers and scholars and those
who like Helmholtz and Virchow lent
the luster of their works to the past
four decades of German history. The
old historian frequently received cor.
respondents in his home in Chariot
tenburg, one of Berln's suburbs, and
made each interview the occasion Of
affairs, of which he was keen stu
an animated discussion of American
dent.
Mommsen was fond of dwelling on
two ideas, any report of which he re-
quested should not be published until
after his death. When asked once
what was the motive underlying the
kaiser's anxiety to possess powerful
navy he replied: Because he dreams
of a German Trafalgar at the ex-
pense of either Great Britain or the
United States. He would prefer the
United States, because he has no
grandmother buried there"
Another favorite idea the OLE his
torian had was the peaceful creation
of a German state within the United
States where Germans might reside
under some form of German self-gov-
eminent and live out their German
ideals untrammeled by the modern
political tendencies of the fatherssnd,
which he insisted were reactionary.
Surrounded by his large family
Mommsen spent his declining years
arranging his valuable collection of
manuscripts. Occasionally he would
issue a manifesto on some burning
public topic. His most recent utter
ances consisted of appeals for Ger
man university freedom, for an al
lance of the liberal and socialist
parties and for a better Anglo-Ger-
man understanding. Many of Momm-
sens countrymen refused to take him
seriously, declaring that he had failed
to keep step with the march of mod
ern events, but still thought in the
spirit of forty years ago. Germany,
however, mourns in him the loss of
one of her greatest sons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
A Word on skirts and Sleeves.

Because the stitched tucks and box
plated skirts have been used so much
all summer, the r;any-gored skirt with
a decided ripple will be relief this
fall. A twenty-five gored skirt is the
limit in extreme skirt models" This
warning may indicate the popularity
of straight gored skirts
The great point in making gowns
this fall is to put off putting in the
sleeve as long as possible. The sleeves
have a pronounced puff or balloon
about the elbow, but this balloon full
ness must not hang limp as hereto
fore. Use fine mill;ners' wire to pro-
duce the crisp effect. Long. close-fit-
ting cuffs replace the narrow ones.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Eminent Authors Biography.

James M. Barrie, the novelist, has
no patience with reporters who try
to pry into his private affairs. On one
occasion he was asked to pen short
autobiography. At first he refused
and then, when the reporter began tc
coax him. he stopped him, took up his
pen and wrote as follows: "On ar
rival in London it was Mr.. Barrie's
first object to make correction OF
choice cigars. Though the author OF
MY Lady Nicotine does not himself
smoke, his grocer's message boy does.
Mr.. Barrie's pet animal is the whale.
He feeds it on ripe chestnuts."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

Tho Judgment That VIII Stand.
He wasn't a thing but half-breed.
They called him "Arapahoe jim"
The preacher at Logtown will tell you
His chances of heaven are SLIM
Ne lied an he drank an he grated:
He gambled, he stole. an he done
Most all that a man or a devil
Kin do with q fOrty-five gun.
But still there wuz somethin' or other.
Well, "gentles' or NOBLE" In him,
There wasn't a child or a woman
That wouldn't an didn't trust Jim.
An that's why the preacher at Logtown
Amt got me agreein' at all.
I'm thnkin' the Judgment Of children
And women will stand in Gods hall.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

her great age, she is still active, goes
out walking on pleasant days, and talks
intelligently to her numerous callers
regarding the important events Of 100
years ago.
She comes of Puritan stock, and In
herits the iron constitution OIL the old
Massachusetts settlers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Next Senatorial BRIDEGROOM.

Senator Gibson of Montana, 70 years
old and widower, is being suggested
as the next of the elderly solons to
take unto himself a wife. Chauncey
Depew declares that Cupid is running
riot in the upper house" and it may
be that Mr.. Gibson may be driven into
matrimony. His colleague. Mr.. Clark,
GA years old, is widower also, as is
Willard of Nebraska, g.; Daniel of
Virginia, 81; Dillingham; Of Vermont,
60, and Waxron Of Wyoming. 50.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

the circular capes.
In the design
shown here, the
back is quite full,
and the front Is
the gu a t | o n
shape. The sleeve
may be in flowing
or bishop style.
The collar is held
in position by the
use of a stole fac
ing, thereby, af-
fording a place for
a bit of decoration
in trimming, which
may be of passe-
menteric, crochet
rings, tassels or
buttons. This will
give an air Of dis
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Marks Boston Massacre.

The big granite marker in the pave.
ment on State street which indicates
the spot where Attacks, Carr and
Maverick fell in the Boston massacre,
and where the first blood of the Ameri-
can revolution was shed, is being re-
laid. It was removed when the pave
ment was taken up to permit the ex-
cavations necessary for the State
street subway. Yesterday morning
the engineers were busy determining
the exact place, and yesterday after
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

cape line idea are
seen daily, but
none are prettier
than the one
shown here in the
charmingly youth
full coat Of red
lady's cloth and
black braid. The
coat is made with
front and back,
good round full
ness in the skirt
and shaped by
shoulder and I'M
der-arm seams. In
fact, these are the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Bishop scott's semi.centennial.

Rt. Rev. Thomas Fielding Scott, the
first bishop of the Episcopal church
in Oregon, was elected to that office
Oct. 22, 1853. The sepli-centennial Of
his conservation will occur in Portland
Jan. 8 next. Bishop Scott was former
ly resident Of Illinois, and before go
ing to his new field he secured do
nation of $1,000 from William Aspin-
wall toward building new church in
Oregon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

lines, is pictured
here, made up In
fl e zee b a C k e d
pique. Plaits are
arranged in front
and back, and Ia
per toward the
waist, which Is
slightly bloused in
the front. The
closing is under
the plaits at the
left side of the
front, and the use
,of the fitted lining
is optional. The
collar is pointed.
as is also the cuff,
which finishes the
bishop sleeve. The
skirt is circular in
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13

Berlin, LEIPZIG, and again to Berlin.
where he was tried in 1882 on a
charge of having slandered Bismarck,
but he was acquitted. His works con-
sist chiefly of historical studies OF
Italy, and his history of Rome is a
masterpiece. Prof Mommsen favored
the Beers during the South African
war, and at the time uttered severe
structures on Britain's policy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
piraeIi Lacked Physical COURAGE.

The late earl Of Beaconsfield was
gifted with any amount of moral and
political courage, but he was an alb
ject coward physically. When he was
still plain Mr.. Disraeli, his wife once
said of him: benjamin is the great
est coward l ever saw. Why, do you
know l always have 10 pull the string
of his shower bath?" And the great
man was fain to confess that this was
actually the case.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
noon payer McManus and his assistant
hepan LAYING the stones

noon payer McManus and his assistant
began laying the stones.
1t is circle built of granite blocks
one foot long and about one-half foot
Deep Its diameter is about ten feet.
In the center is granite hub, one
foot in diameter, from which radiates
thirteen spokes, which extend to the
rim.
The granite hub indicates the exact
spot where the blood dripped from
the wound of Attacks when he fell, the
thirteen spokes radiating there are
allegorical of the thirteen original colo
MES. In the rim there are fifty-two
blocks. In each spoke from the rim
to the hub are five blocks.-Boston
Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
Red Silk HANDBAGS.

Handbags in geranium and red lou
isine are considered smart. They may
be unlined or lined with white or red
china silk. Below a two-inch heading
casing Is run to hold the broad
geranium taffeta ribbons that are TIED
together and slipped over the arm.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-13
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it in with heavy brush or brick. rub.
bling the floor across The grain first
and with the grain afterward. The
wax must be applied in a very thin
coat and thoroughly rubbed into the
floor. After the floor has been filled
and dried two coats of wax are neces-
sary to finish It,