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The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Briuht BOYS Scarce.

A man got boy to help him carry
bundles to a railroad station. The
station was used by four railroads
There were two stairways, each lead
ing to two trains for two roads. The
man knew better, but by easy error
he started up the wrong stairway, be-
cause he was thinking about some
other subject and he nearly always
used that stairway when taking trains
at that station.
The boy instantly corrected him and
he told the boy that he needed a man.
ager as well as some one to help him
carry bundles. An employment bu-
reau says that the right kind of boys
are difficult to find.
There are a plenty of neglected
boys which might have been taught to
enjoy doing things and do them right
also. Some time ago people with fore
thought saw that they must begin
to grow ability and earnestness the
same as they grew wheat and corn.
SO they started places for doing this
kind of work
Many children are so situated they
have neither opportunity nor incen-
tive for any kind Of useful work with
out which the end is poor judgment
and Incidence. In some homes there
is so much "civilization" the children
are the last to be thought OF and for.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Chambers Of Commerce.

Foreign chambers of commerce are
of Austro-Hungarian origin, for in
1870 the first Austro Hungarian Cham
ber of Commerce was opened in Con-
stantinople; afterward similar institu-
tions were opened in Alexandria
Paris and London. In the spring of
1908 an Austro-Hungarian Chamber of
Commerce was opened in Melbourne.
The English, adopting the example
of the Austrians, founded a Chamber
of Commerce in Paris. The Austrians
have been far surpassed in number
Of these institutions by the English,
who now have thirty in foreign coun-
tries and 100 in their own colonies.
The United States has Chambers Ct
Commerce in laris, Brussels, Lon
don, Berlin, Sydney and Shanghai.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
EnqIish Horse Exhibition.

Annually, in London, public eX
hiJition of work horses is held IL
REGENTS Park. The horses, groomec
to he last hair, their names and tail!
decorated with gay ribbons, their har
ness clean and bright, and carts
WAGONS and drays all spick and span
are inspected at the gates by Veterin
airy surgeons. and if they pass they
are reviewed By street department
and other city officers, and the driv
crs of the best cared for horses are
awarded substantial money prizes
THIS annual ceremony is believed tt
have great influence in the direction
of humane treatment of the animal:
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
PUTS PLANTS TO SLEEP.
Danish Professors Experiments Bring
Good Results,

Several horticulturists, acting on a
discovery made by Dr. W. Johannsen
of Copenhagen, have subjected a num-
ber of plants. notably lilacs. lilies of
the valley, azaleas and dentzias. to
the vapor of ether and choroform.
BY such means a period of repose like
that which occurs during the winter
months was brought on, and conse-
quently the production not only of
flowers but of leaf buds and leaves
was much advanced. AS an instance
OF the success of the experiments the
case of NJ. Leblanc may be mentioned.
He chloroformed some plants of aZa-
lea mollis. exposing them to the action
of the vapor for about forty-eight
hours. They were at once removed
to a greenhouse at a temperature of
65 degrees. From March 5 the flow
ers began to expand little. and at
tanned to their full dimensions on
the Sth, whereas plants grown for
comparison were not expanded until
March 81.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Care Of Gloves.

How few women realize that 1t IS In
the putting on and off of glove that
il is pulled out of shape II one Is
careless in this operation. Watch an
experienced saleswoman sometime.
and you will see she puts the glove
on the four fingers before she does
on the thumb. In taking it off begin
at the wrist and turn back as far as
the second joint of the fingers. 1t VIII
then come off easily with a gentle pull
at the finger tips. Don t roll your
gloves up in little ball as IL they
were stockings. but stretch them out
and lay them away as fiat as possible.
with the thumb folded inside the
palm If this care is taken your gloves
will last twice as long and lCok well
every time you wear them.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Strength of a Woodpecker's Bill.

The long, stiff tail feathers Of a
woOdpecker enable the bird to cling
to the trunk of tree in an upright
position for long time ard bore
away for food. The bill o. wood
pecker is often as strong as that of
a bird of prey, and in the woodcock
of northern Maine the bill is found at
its greatest development
The tongue much resembles an
angle worm, and is very long and ad-
mirably adapted for sucking sap.
Sometimes the tongue is not only
long and brush-like, but barbcd at the
point. SO that it can impale its prey.
The feet are adapted for swimming in
various ways.-Worceste Spy.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
National Potato Culture.

The land devoted to potato culture
IN Europe yields annually nearly 12O-
100000 tons OF tubers. In the matter
Of area Russia comes first with about
100000 acres, Germany second wrh
10000 acres, and France third with
100000 acres. Regarding the an
nual yield. however, Germany comes
first with not far short Of 10000 600
tors. Russia is second with 30 00O
900 tons. and France third with 12-
900 tons. The United Kingdom is
sixth in area and fifth in poin. of
yield.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
A kiro.

A comforting and useful contriv-
ance is the little japanese hand-warm-
er of "kiro," as it is called. 1t is
really portable stove, and can be
tucked away in the pocket when not
needed. This little stove will be
found great protection when driving,
and can be fastened to the knees to
keep the legs from getting cold. You
can buy these little comforts at almost
any store where japanese goods are
sold.
Fuel enough to last two months can
be purchased for fifteen cents. 1t is a
curious preparation of charcoal and
gives off little or no smoke or gas.
People who have used this stove in
the sick room find it much superior
to the hot water baSs-it is SO light
and the temperature so even. One
piece of fuel will last two hours.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
History in Tattoo.

There exists in Paris a famous pro
fessor Pere Tibe, who. to describe
him in his own words. is an "engravel
,IuOn human skin" He lives in ths
Grevelle quarter. AS kind of per
maucnt advertisement he exhibits his
left arm, on which are engraved il
ORDER all the presidents of the re
public from Theirs to Loubet. On the
professors body. it is stated, is to be
found the whole history of France
purfraits of Charlemagne. Henri ".
Joan of Arc, Louis XIV. Robespierre
Napoleon, Gambetta. and others, with
cscurcheons. fasces. flag trophies, and
similar ornaments galore.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Chocolate Soft Custard.

The many desserts served with soft
custard like floating island. cream
cake pie, etc. can be varied for the
eye and the palate by adding to the
yellow custard enough melted chOco-
late to give new color and flavor
When yellow custard is wanted a
double portion can be made. and the
chocolate added to half which can be
kept in the refrigerator until the next
day, and then used in different com
bination, cream cake pie following
floating island, for instance.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Velvet Bracelets,

Nearly every woman is prepared to
accord a very warm welcome to the
velvet bracelet or wristlet, which is
being revived with enthusiasm after
tury.
Provided one is blessed with pretty
arm, there is nothing more effective
to show it off, and the quaint clasps
in pearl or enamel. or in jet inlaid
with gold are a delight and revela-
ton. Most of us have some such rel
ic of the youth of our mothers slowed
away in our jewel cases, and now is
the time, above others. to bring it to
light and wear it for all it is worth.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Live for the livinu,

A new mound rose near the foothills
And my heart was underneath;
My friends We're good, for they strewei
it
With blossom and clinging wreath:
A voice came. borne on the stiffness:
Though the way seem hard. be true:
On-live thy life for the living.
AS the dead have lived for YOU
! raised my hand unto heaven
And a pledge ! made that day.
(The Voice had shown me my duty.
And a light shown OH the wayD
And these. the words of the promise.
That my constant guide shall be:
TN live my life for the living,
As the dead have lived for me-
The dead since earth was created
Lived they not for you and me?
They made the world that We live In
Sucn a glorious place to be.
Tace mine for your own life's motto
1t Will make you strong and true;
And live your life for the living
AS the dead have lived for you
s. w. Gillian in Los Angeles Herald.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
FISH OUT OF WATER.
Many Specimens Are at Home on the
Dry Land.

Dry Land.
Many fish cut a much better figure
out Of water than we do in it, though
we are accustomed to think of them
As inhabitants of the water only.
For instance. there is the stare
about" kind Of goby that at ebb tide
walks calmly up on the sand banks
erect on two huge fore fins. With his
gigantic sogle eyes he keeps a sharp
lookout for crabs and such things as
are left behind by the receding water.
Then we all know that eels can
wrisgle, snakelike. miles across the
meadows to other ponds and rivers.
In Holland carp are kept all win
ter hung up in a net and sprinkled
only occasionally with water
The Indian "shake-head" is quite
happy even when his native pond
dries up. and lies torpid till the next
rainy season.
The flying gurnard will keep ahead
OF an ocean liner going at full speed,
and fly for many minutes in quick sue
cessive flights of 300 yard or so at a
time.-EXchange.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Modish Sweaters.

Dame Fashions latest caprice in the
sweater line will please the smart
woman who has not fancied the knit
ted golf vests and long sleeved sweat.
ers. The new ones are modish little
affairs made of quilted china silk,
padded and lined with lambs wool.
The white ones, lined with white
satin, are dainty enough to wear un.
der an evening wrap to protect bare
arms and shoulders. if desired Black
ones, lined with lavender satin, are
desirable for everyday wear. The
sleeves are made bell shape, and rath
er full. Frogs are used to close the
fronts
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Blades Of Even Lenoth.

In days when tavern brawls were
frequent and swords were out on the
slightest provocation, common fair
ness demanded that the blades of
chance combatants should be of equal
length. In sudden affray there
would be no thought of measuring
swords, SO the authorities took the
matter into their own hands at the
gates of the city Of London, where
every gallant was liable to be chal-
lenged, and If the public official found
any blade beyond thirty-six inches
the smith stood by to snap off the
steel to the required length In
Queen Elizabeth's reign this was the
common practice.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
ShirtWaist Boxes.

The shirtwaist boxes in cretonne
which come fitted snugly away, Iik,
bureau drawers into a case covered
with the same material, are now imf
tated in miniature affairs some fou.
or five inches in height.
These are designed for n baby.
boudoir use. One drawer contains.
safety pins, another sleeve or 'bit
holders and other silver trinkets.
third the wee socks, ct cetera. The
limitations, to, are covered with ere
tonnes Each small ornament is top
ped off with bow of satin ribbon
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Overcome evil with
good in trying to help
those in any trouble.

A minute ago | read about a woman
who went two thousand miles in or
der to get away from her many sym
pathiZing friends.
How is it that the sympathizing
friend manages to increase our sor-
rows?
By having a big heart and little
head or by having an artiacially big
heart?
My troubles have been more pain
full on account of sympathizing friends
because in place Of lifting me up they
sat on me.
Something might be said about the
false friend who enjoys sympathzing,
to see suffering, but we will limit this
article to the real friend who falls
down in trying to comfort you in your
misery.
A good many examples and illustra-
tions might be given but unless l get
down to something useful | will dis
obey my headline.
You and I may not have been very
skillful in tho past while delivering
bad news or talking to friend the
first time after the friends misfor-
tune.
How can we be more skillful from
nov on?
The first time ever wrote Chris
tian paragraph in a private letter was
one in letter to beautiful girl
cousin whom had visited. Soon after
l heard from that family that my
cousin was dead, but that my letter
had been great comfort to her.
You cannot make me believe that l
wrote that paragraph to my cousin
from any every day promptings. 1t
was, in my mind, product of some
momentary goodness or superior
power.
In trying to comfort others we
should stop and think and appeal to
the greatest and best thought we
know, in order to sympathize in a
way to comfort.
Much of the discomforting sympa-
thizing may be due to laziness in say
ing anything we happen to think or in
using worn-out sentences that mean
nothing.
If there is anything we need, origi-
nal preparation for it is for times
when we talk to friends with break.
ing hearts and bleeding memories.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Corn Crisp Bars.

Save all the partly popped kernels
from the other preparations. grind fine
through the coffee mill and pour over
it syrup made of one cupful of mo
lasses, one half a cupful of white
sugar, teaspoonful of cream of tar
tar boiled together until quite stiff.
If some of the taffy is left over heat
slightly. favor with few drops OF es-
light. cut in tiny cubes and wrap iE
parafin paper.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Canary's Appetite.

p'nsons who are very dainty are
sumrtimes said to have only the appe-
titc Of canary. An experiment has
recently been made IL the direction
of fnding out just what the appetite
of q canary is. A canary was weighed
and it was found to turn the scale at
247 rains, or something over half an
Ourc, The food was also weighed,
and il was found that the bird eats
thirty-two times its weight every
month. or actually more than its
wcight every day. thus showing that
the proverbial pig is light eater
c0upared with the canary.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
One of the New FouIards.

Shirt waist dresses increase in num-
ber and variety with each incoming
season and are peculiarly well adapt
ed to the needs of young girls. This
one Is made of one of the pretty new
foulards which is pastel blue dotted
with black and white and shows the
wide tucks that make such feature
of the season. The waist is simply
full, laid in tiny tucks at the neck.
and gathered at the waist line, and
includes sleeves that are wide above
the narrow cuffs. The skirt is circu-
lar with a circular fiounce which is
cut in two portions, all the joininGs
being concealed by the tucks. To
make the frock for girl of 13 years
of age will be required. for waist 3A
wards of material q or 27, or ia
yards "A inches wide, with IA yards
of all-over lace; for skirt 7H yards 81,
s yards 81 or SA yards Al inches
wide.
A May Manton pattern of the waist,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
ESSAY ON THE HORSE.
Remarkable Production Said to Be
Work of Indian

Horr is remarkable essay on the
horso said to be from the pen of an
Indian student: The horse is very
noble quadruped, but when he is angry
he VIII not do so. He is ridden on
the spinal cord by the bride and sad
ly IL" driver places his foots on the
stirr1pS and divides his lower limbs
across the saddle and drives his ami
NAL 10 the meadow. He has tour
legs TWO are on the front side and
two are aftcrward. These are the
weapuus on which he runs. He alsc
GefeEGs himself by extending these in
the rear in a parallel direction toward
his foe but this he does only when
he Is In an aggravating mood. There
is ne animal like the horse. No soon.
er they see their guardian or master
than tLey always Cry for food. but il
is always at the morning time"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
LITTLE PROFIT IN TELEPHONE.
Long stance Service Is Costly to
Maintain.

Long : stance Service Is Costly to
Maintain.
An q hprity on telephony says that
the lIHIi on long-distance service.
excludL- That between New York and
BostoN Is meager for distance in
EXPIRE If $50 miles. and that on ac-
coun' ui The extraordinary quality of
constrlCttun and high standard OF
malhtDL1nce necessary, and regard
less y' rate, the New YCrk-ChicaSo
lines rannOt handle sufficient
amour If telephone business to make
any lrHht. II takes the exclusive use
OF W. Aeavy copper wires to talk
from N'w York to Chicago, and while
a nN'unute conversation is going on
Ito Say nothing of loss of time in get
ting ian subscribers together) the tel
egrapA companies. with their ''quads"
and Il much lighter wire can trans nit
in ny" minutes forty kilograms, at so
cents Wduunting to 500. as against
50 fo' telephone call. Then the cost
OF maih'aining of the lighter telegraph
servic0 alongside of the railroads is
from ~ per cent to 30 per cent less
than the lOng-distance wires over the
highwag-.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Two Women.

woman there was. and she was rich
For Fortune had given her gold.
tAld 20 pltiless heart and coldp-
Who ruI"d Ger e. throng Of .nOncy-mad.
5Iiuuis
Lilsr queen in the days of old:
And she was nattered with subtle grace
BY these selfish seekers for social place
Who mover did aught but for selfish
ends,
But wgy should they love her when she
tuu sought
Her selfish pleasures without a thought
OF tNr aches and pains tina, her pleas
urS wrought.
For She was as hcartlcss AS she wli
A woman there was. and she was poor
Blu her heart beat warm and true.
In ID way most wOmrn's do
| sal she was poor. ah, no, not she.
She was rich in kindly sympathy
AS many and many man can tell
Who queret himself through her kind.
l. spell
Anu rushed buck to life with hope re
newcd.
with noble aims and high thoughts i'm
bued.
And begirt with noble hardihood:
And she was loved for her own sweet
self,
CrIough lacking she was of gold OF
pelO.
Ey rich and poor. by high and low,
I}y everything that love could know
An she was not poor. she was mos
rich
Victor Reese.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Even Cuffs Are Now Decorated,

Jeweled and embroidered cuffs now
adorn many coats and wraps. The
embroidery and jeweling are in rich
but subdued tones OF color. Women
who embroder should take the hint.
and enrich the appearance OF theiH
coats and bodiceS.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
E:Sls
i % h{&a4K5
0s ~

contrivins adjustable silk ruffle sets Of
different colors, which she fastens
with tiny buttons to a general skirt OF
gray poplin.
ms same young woman has the
s1lk undergowns of her transparent
evening frocks so constructed that, by
the addition of suitable trimming they.
can be transformed into charming
gowns.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Care of Conner,

Copper cooking utensils require con-
stant attention and perfect cleanli-
ness, otherwise they corrode and pro
duce verdigris, and food cooked IN
them would be poisonous. If the top
lining becomes worn it should at once
be renewed.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
Separate Silk Ruffles.

The rufTled silk underskirt that is
supposed to be worn to match the
color of each separate gown is a
somewhat costly accessory. A clever
young woman, who aspires to the fash
1onable flare and rustic has reached
. happy solution CT the pro.lem by
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26

No. 4466, sizes IL to 1G years, or of
the skirt, No. 43so, sizes u to 16
years, will be mailed to any address
on receipt of ten cents.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
An Evenlnq Petticoat.

Old evening dresses and tea gowns
can be turned into really elaborate
petticoats for evening wear II your
dress was brOcade by putting one or
more fluffy frills around the bottom
you will have very handsome under
skirt
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26

Readers OF this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern illustrated above by filling out
all blanks IN coupon. and mailing, with 10 ceutS,
10 E. +. Harrison & Co, Is Plymouth Place, Chi
cago Pattern will be mailed promptly.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26
sFrorn the lett-rs and is-tures on accuracy and
1orethouoht. by Earl N. Pratt. OAK Pork Illinois,
IHe accuracy
library IS for
CO. erdtaOn
IN informa-
tOll on me

enemies of easy errors and the
friends Of forethought, to re-
duce mutually expensive mis-
takes Of mechanica7, CONNER
cial and professional people.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-26

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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-29
OPEN TO AMERICAN
YACHTS

BERLIN, Feb. 29.-Some time ago
it was stated that there was some ques-
ton as to whether Emperor William
would again offer a cup for a yacht
race from Dover to Heligoland. All
doubt, however, has been put at rest
by the official notification this week
that the trophy would be again offered
and with other prizes to be given
by the emperor, it will be competed
for next June. Instead of the quail
tications being very much restricted as
in past years, the emperor has init
mated that the race will be open to all
yachts belonging to recognized yacht
clubs. As this will include American
boats the competition is likely to be
of the keenest possible character, and
will possess unusual interest for the
yachtsmen generally.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-29
CORDfTT
I'LL WIN
WISE ONES THINK SULLIVAN
HAS NOT TEE GHOST OF A
SHOW IN THE ZIG MILL AT
FRISCO TONIGHT.
(Scripps News Association

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29.-The
betting on the Corbett- Sullivan go to-
night continues this morning to be
8 to I, with Corbett the decided
favorite. 1t may go to 4 to l despite
the reports of Sullivan's good condi-
ton. Wise ones feel that Sullivan
will prove an easy mark for Corbett.
and they are not to be caught by the
talk of the promoters of the fight
to the effect that it will be a close and
desperate contest. The belief that the
affair will be q one-sided contest is
having a depressing effect on the at
tendance.
Sullivan is nicely under the re-
quired 100 this morning. He took
only sufficient exercise to prevent his
muscles from becoming stiff
Corbett Is about pound over
weight. He was up early and put on
sweaters and blankets and in a SUPER
heated room began the work of TAX
ing oq the superfluous flesh. He will
have no trouble in making the weight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-29
COUNTRY BOY
COMES TO GRIEF

Albert johnson, boy of only ii
summers, and who until Friday lived
short distance the other side of
Marshall walked from the little town
to Spokane in search of work. The
city was too dazzling for the young
man. and, thinking he could earn a liv-
ing more easily by theft, he stole II
bicycle from the front of Sprague
avenue store, at least he is acused of
doing so.
He was arrested this morning by
Officer Thompson while riding in the
vicinity of where the theft occurred,
He told the officer that he intended
to return the wheel as soon as he had
ridden it little longer. The boy
claims his father hauls hay in Marshall.
The father will be notified today of his
sons arrest.