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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

n.
| IT have to speak a piece at school
and my teacher said that you would
pick out something nice" lisped, with
Smiling confidence, little school girl
one morning last week. Following her
came woman who explained that she
was writing paper on the influence
of tobacco and as she desired 1t to be
impartial ESQ she Informed the libra
rian) she hoped that only impartial
information would be furnished her on
the subject. The. next visitor laid down
a scrap of paper with the line, THE
paths of glory lead but to the grave,
written on 1t and asked from what Sc
lection the line was taken. A man in
clerical garb asked to be shown some
books which would tell Of the progress
of Methodist missionaries in Haiti, and
following him came a school boy who
stated that he would like to look at
some book that would tell "how to
write class prophecies" But this faith
In the resources of the library is but
another indication of it's value, and the
fact that not one of the people who
made the requests went away disap-
pointed shows how zealously those in
charge strive to keep alive that faith.
Reflects Public Pulse.
The reference room, after a. fashion,
reflects the passing interest Of the pub.
lic When the 'Parsifaf' premier oc-
Cured in New York all the books that
the library possesses, both on Wagner
and on "Parsifal,' were placed on con-
venient shelves, where the public could
have easy access to them. During the
course of lectures on Japanese art de-
livered in ST. Paul recently, all the
books that illustrated this art were
brought out to the reference room
proper, where students could easily
reach them.
For reasons that it Is hardly neces-
sary to state. public interest centered
for a time this winter on a certain vol
ume of the Encyclopedia Britannica,
q MI
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
They Were Not There.

care these men the future husbands
of our daughters?" said a matron at
the afternoon swell wedding reception
mo" said a knowing mother. They
are downtown, making living,
Cleveland Leader.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
HINTS ON TABLE ETIQUETTE
1t Is Easy TO Fall Into Bad Habits, but Some
Rules Must Not Be Broken

A NY one who frequents restaurants
~ must have noticed now and again
a lack of knowledge of the usages of
polite society" on the part Of some
of his fellow diners.
Yet to be sure, 1t is easy enough to
fall into bad habits, when one sees 9TH
ers constantly disobeying the hard and
fast rules of table etiquette.
The napkin should never be tucked
into the dress by woman. nor into his
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

coat or collar by man. It is simply
opened in half and laid on the lap.
Many people are judged by the man
ner In which they eat bread. It should
be broken into small pieces as needed.
and each little piece buttered as used.
English and American Usage.
The entire slice should not be broken
at once; nor should a slice be buttered
entirely resting in the hand. or on the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
No Harm in That.

Johnny-G Grandma, wish you'd give
me some cake.
Mother-Johnnyi I told you not to
ask your grandma for cake.
Johnny-I'm not askin' her. I'm just
wishin' Ledger.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

'ommendation could the agencies put
forth? -
In the primary class at present are
eighteen members; in the senior class,
fifteen. Nearly all the members Of
day, "but however tired the girls may
happen to be-" said woman connect
ed with the school, they take too much
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
Home for Him.

mNever mind,'' said Woody Ritter.
nsome dav I'll see my verses In print"
.sOf. course. that's quite possible, re-
piled Crittick.
'.Ah, you admit that?'
@Certainly. If you save up your money
Won NAV be able to buy yourself font
Of TYNE and small hand press. '-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

Lastly, although in smart society sit
ting with the elbows on the table is
sometimes seen, it is very questionable
taste, and is a habit unknown to ele-
ganteS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

interest in their cooking studies to stay
away from the school, and yet we
spend an hour and half In very &C
tive work"
Cooks Spurn Chairs.
Both classes meet on the second floor
of the Bethel, 318 Wabasha street. in
the small room used by the Sunday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

school infant class. This apartment Is
frightened by rows Of dWarfed and
blushing chairs that are neglected. ac-
tually spurned, by the cooks to-be:
Even ."the baby" or "littlest girl OF
the two cooking classes-and she be-
longs to the Tuesday group and makes
salads-eyen the baby" fourteen
years old, with Marguerite braid,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
Her Only Practice.

.Poor Mabel made frightful blunder
when we visited the Foundling's home
the other day..
seWhat was the trouble?
Lack of experience. She tried TO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

carry a baby under her arm, as she
does her pug dog Chicago Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

little groups that gather about the
tables in the reference department.
One may not obtain any idea of the
complete scope of the department in
morning spent at the librarians desk,
but at least he will go away with
very clear idea of it's Importance to the
city, and 1t is probable that he will
decide that it is in this big, quiet room
That the purpose of such an institu-
lion as the public library crystallizes,
that 1t is here its educative value most
Enthusiastically asserts itself.
The student who is working for a
university degree, the public speaker
VINO is looking for anecdotes or statis-
tics, the club woman who is preparing
a paper, the business man In search Of
fnforma ton, the lawyer who desires to
consult some public document-aI find
their way to this department.
A young man employed by a ST. Paul
firm to write advertisements has spent
much of his spare time in the public
library reference room studying. diff
ferent styles of lettering. The other
day he proudly informed the librarian
that his salary had been increased by
his employers because of the improve
ment In his work, and he frankly ac-
knowIedged his Indebtedness to this
department of the library. But neither
his case nor that of the stonecutter is
exceptional. They are merely two
quoted out of many, as an Illustration
OF the usefulness Of the reference de-
partment.
- Looking for Information.
Not everybody who comes to the de- /
partment knows exactly what he wants
or has as definite a plan of work map.
ped out as those two mentioned, but
fortunately they know about" what
they want and the librarian and her
assistant labor faithfully to supply it.
All sorts of demands are made at the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

and was employed during the time he
studied in the reference department on
the new state capitol.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
The Electric Theatre.

This entertainment opened It's doors
yesterday at the Kllnger block. and
three audiences enjoyed the program
very much This week the bill in.
cludes two comedians, an equillbrist.
the tramp cartoonist. illustrated songs
and lady balladist The theatre ca.
ters especially 10 ladies' and children.
afording an hour to an hour aud a
quarter OF very clean and high-toned
amusement. The audiences are the
very best In the city The proprietor
Is ,. A. Wilson. and his family live in
the building. The manager is A. l..
Hart, and he will bring his family in
short time, and they hope TO become
permanent residents OF Salem. These
theatres have been established in
many coast cities, and none have
proven failure. six doing business
AZ Seattle alone, with audiences daily
OF from ten 10 fifteen thousand. There
Is an outside exit. 70 that the
audiences going and coming DO not in
the least interfere with each other.
hessrs. Wilson and Hart are certain
10 succeed when the people once see
how much pleasure they give for the
money-i0 aud 20 cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
Sees Profit in War.

IL Is an III wind that blows good 10
nobody. Is an old saying. and. while 4
Is distressing 10 see war in any part
Of the world, and between two nations
which ought 20 be friends. yet il is a
fact that II actual hostillues begin
between Japan and Russia, as was
reported 20 be the case yesterday. the
stockmtn and ranchers OF Eastern
Oregon will greatly benefit by the war
Those who have studied the situation
and all OF the intimauons from Wash.
lngton, point 10 the additional fact
that the United States will have a
hand In the tracas and the Pacific
coast soldiers and militia will be the
nrst one called upon for service
This past fal the stolkmsn Of
Eastern Oregon were unable 10 sell
their stock at what they considered
fair prices, and most Of them decided
70 hold over and feed during the win.
ter The winter has SO far. very for.
'unately, bern a mild one and If
there should now be a war. those who
held their stock would be able 10 com.
mand fair prices for a. Yesterday
morning without warning. the tele
graphic quotations % the local board
OF trade. announced an advance in
wheat OF four cents per bushel Other
'vreals and pork advanced in mn.
portion The whole thing was a mat
Ter OF astonishment. because, IL had
'een announced that both the Chicaao
and New York boards OF trade ana
'tock exchanges would hold no ses
.'ons anul tomorrow having closed
OF the year on New Year eve accord.
ns 70 custom While no explanna.
Lon was giyen, il was assumed thar
'ar had been declared by Japan. The
aeine eoast has much to make out az
DO situation in legitimate trade ana :
pecula'ors have already eommepcad I
leather their nests-Baker ci,v d
emOcrat
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
RICH MEN ARE
NOT ALL HAPPY
croesus, King Of Lydia, Had Troubles
Of His Own, and There Are Others.

Croeus. the John d. Rockefeller OF
the kingdom Of Lydia, was very we'll
to-do in worldly goods and chattels,
"As rich as Croesus" is a saying about
$500 years old. He had troubles,
however, and some Of them we're full
grown. He was taken captive once
by Cyrus and only saved himself
from being burned alive by quoting a
saying Of Solon, the Sage. He finally
had 10 fee his kingdom for parts un-
Known.
Many Of the rich mars troubles to-
day come from high living and couli
be avoided. They are brought on by
eating all kinds Of rich, heavy foods
at irregular times, lack of proper ex.
erclse. undue mental st. ain, unnatural
stimulants, etc, and are commonly
known as indigestion, dyspepsia and
weak stomach. They are serious
troubles all right. but not only can
they be avoided but can also be cured,
and that without loss OF time OF prop.
er food and nourishment
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the
certain relief OF dyspeptics, rich and
poor alike. There Is no such thing as
stopping their onward progress now.
A great nation has placed its stamp
Of approval upon their noble work.
The thousands and thousands OF
cures they have affected and the han.
piness resulting therefrom have made
their name household word through.
out the land.
The story Of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets can be told in a word. They
actually do the work that the weak
and wasted stomach is unable to do
and allow II to recuperate and regain
It's strength. They contain all the es-
sentlal properties that the gastri,
juice and other digestive fluids do.
and they digest the food Just as a
sound and we'll stomach would. They
relieve the stomach just as one rested
and refreshed workman relieves the
one on duty that is tired and worn.
and Nature does her work Of restor.
alton. It is a simple, natural process
that child can understand. You can
eat all you want without fear of re-
sul's. Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are
for sale by all druggists at so cents a
box Druggists all knew better than
TO Try 70 get along without them. as
tha demand for them is grea. and uni.
versal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
THE HOP
MARKET
STRONGER
Indications Are That
Prices Will Tend
Upward
Bernhard Bing Says the Ger
man BreweTies Are Not
Yet Supplied and
Prices are Up

Hops are quoted in the local market
at a shade over rs cents for strictly
choice, but there are few sales, as
growers still holding their product
seem TO be reluctant to SELL evidently
hoping for a better market soon.
There are now reported about 1000
bales still in the hands of growers in
this state. and about 5000 bales in the
hands Of dealers and speculatOrs,
many Of the latter purchased when the
market was low, and the present hold.
ers Of them stand to make handsome
profit on their purchases
Some Of the owners Of good hop
land are planning to plant new yards
in the spring. as It Is believed that,
for D number Of years to come, the
hop market will not again go below
the point where the production Of
hops will be profitable, and the older
hop sections are constantly producing
less. owing TO the fact that other in.
dustries are found more profitable. as
in New York state, for instance, where
the dairy industry is rapidly displac
ing the growing Of hops in the hop
districts
Bernhard Bing. the Nuremberg Ger.
many hop dealer, with agencies in
all the hop producing sections OF the
state. In letter TO The Journal, under
date Of December 10. 1903, says Of the
hop market there, showing a shortage
In marketable hops in that country,
and lively demand for good hops:
Nurnberg. Germany, Dec. 18th.
Dear Sirs: Our market is In a con
Lnually rising tendency Stock is in
such a small compass as It was never
before in the last 20 years. Producing
points are entirely sold out The
stock OF our market is estimated at
5000 TO 5000 cwts., while II is sure
that a good many OF our domestic
breweries are far from having GOV
cred their requirements. Fine green
colored hops are entirely cleared on.
With rising tendency we pay 10
day per so dlos, first cost:
Marks
First .phoica o,,attt{aa o,r oon
Good qualities ..............19 .190-2iO
Medium 70 common qualities. .lS0-15J
Yours faithfully
BERNHARD BING.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
MARRIED.

BARNHART-SUTTON.-At Corval.
lis, Monday January 4, 1904, Miss
Della Barnhart to Mr.. J. o. Sutton.
The bride is a well-known young
lady Of this city, and the groom was a
Salem boy, though now employed as
assistant foreman in one Of the lead.
ing book binderies Of San Francisco.
The young people are expected here
on the 434 train this evening, and
will stay at the home Of the groom's
father, J. c. Sutton, until tomorrow.
when they leave for San Francisco.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
MUST CONVINCE.
Salem People Must Believe the Tea.
timony Of Her Best cItl,.,s

Salem People Must Believe the Tea
timony Of Her Best Citizens.
Testimony like that below cannot
iail to convince Salem people. because
salem man is the speaker and be is
man OF reputation in the commupi.
~ Jacob F. Mccoy, bridge builder
ana contractor, residing on CanitsI
street second house beyond Mil
creek says: Il have always enioved
good health up 10 fve or six wears
ago Along about that time nv kid.
heys commenced to bother me. There
was not so much baokache. but tba
principal symptoms we're In eonnec.
uon with the kidney seeretons A
strain or oyerexertion very often
caused hemorrhages OF the kidneys
cannot say that 1t was so pajnh,I
OUT it was very annoying usaa
various remedies and while some v,vo
relief others were worthless In sou,.
way Doan's Kidney Pills we're broDgh,
20 my notice and when up town T
dropped into Dr. Stones drug store
and procured box, taking them a.
directed A few doses gave me very /
proof that they were going 1
. 'he right spot and though I eaD.t |
az 'hey have cured me. a. NAV I
lever be cured, I can state that thev
ave me wonderful relief I have .
hsh opinion Of Doans Kidney pm.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
COSGROVE
CONCERT
COMPANY

Tho Cosgroye orchestra and con.
cort company viii appear IN the ar
mory. IN this city, under the auspices
q Company N o. N. O.. on next Tues.
day evening. The company gives sat
iafaetioa everywhere, and a treat ia
promised Salem people. The Nelson
On CO Herald, Of December lst, says
Of the company:
The Coagroye Concert Orchestra
save the best and most delightful
sveninE which has been enjoyed IN
Nelson this year. Mise Louise Tor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

gersens' violin solos we're beautifully
rendered. and the musical novelties
we're as good as could be heard any.
where on the continent. The rest Of
the program was also fully up TO the
standard Of these numbers"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
Knapp GETS New Trial.

Hamilton, o., Jan. 5.-Tbe circuit
court granted the strangler, Knapp, a
new trial this morning. on account of
an error in the previous trial. Knapp
is now under sentence Of electrocu-
ton on January 11th.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
Killed In the Rulnn

Dcs Moines, Jan 5.-while inspect.
ing the ruins OF the state capitol this
morning. supervising engineer. c. L.
Llndley tell SO feet and was Instantly
killed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

Berlin, Jan. She foreign once
mas received aavices causing TIE most
favorable view ot the far Eastern sit.
uA''on' omeials believe peace wiz bs
maintained '- os
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
and cheerfuIly recommend them. !"

and cheertully recommend them.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan and take
no substitute. 1
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

Or. !. W. starr-Ofice in Bush & Brey
building over Oregon Shoe Store.
ONCE hours, 9 to 10 a. IN. and . to
D p' m. Calls attended in city or
country, Residence phone 1855
Heu' l-5-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

Lost.-A small pocket account book,
with owners name on front cover
Finder please notify ]. d. Dens.
more 1-5-3ts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
81. Louis Theatres.

ST. Louis, Jan. 5.--All theatres not
conforming with the law are being
closed today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

Wanted.-Shirt waists and suits to
make, at reasonable prices; second
door south Of the old cider mill
South Commercial street 1.5-Sts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
Second Hand
Sewing
Machines

We have continued to accumulate
so many secondhand sewing machines
by taking them in on sales Of new
machines that we have a great many
more than We want. We can make IL
worth your while TO visit us, for we
will sell you a modern. high-arm ma.
chine OF most any standard make at
about your own price.
Drop In, and you'll see we're right
Needles for all machines, Excelsior
and Howards, best made, 25c a dozen
Best grades Nyas sperm oil, "s in 1"
and big Four oils. all prime sewing
machine oils. and warranted not to
gum.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
New Today

Wanted.-Liyery horses, at Simp.
sons new brick livery. 1-5.3tS
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

For Rert-rhree furnished rooms
and bath, for ligh, housekeeping AZ
South Commercial. 1.5-9t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
wnEAr MARkErs.

chieago. Jan. Wheat. ssA a.
ss%e.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

Ioat-Probably in the postofice a
cigar cutter shaped like a pair Of
scissors. Finder will please leave
at Journal office. Lar
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-07
DO You Belieye in signs7

A mark, note, token or symptom, in.
dieates that by which anything may
be known, that is, we aH forewarned
If evil is 10 befall us,or we have the
pleasure Of anticipation il the signs
betoken a fortunate occurrence. Aeci'
dental occurrences all have their signs
every disease has IT'S symptoms. The
point is 10 heed the former, and coun'
teraet the effect Of the latter. Spells
II sick headache follow indigestion
and stomach disorders, belehing, bill
iousness and dyspepsia are signs Of
sickness People that believe ia these
signs and know that they are true
from experience, can get Immediate
relief and a speedy cure by the use Of
DR.. 0uRn's Improved Liver Pills. Sold
by druggists for 25e per box. Only
one for dose.
Fore sale BY Dr. s. C. Stone. druggist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-10-07

A CASE TO FIT.
MANY More like Il In salem.

The following case is but one of
many similar occurring daily in Salem.
1t is an easy matter to verify its cor
rectness Surely you cannot ask for
better proof than such conclusive
evidence.
Olof Johnson, who is a gardner by
occupation, living at the corner of 10th
and b streets, North Salem, says;
"Kidney complaint is no new thing
for me- | have been bothered off and
on from disordered condition of the
kidneys for 10 or II years. l did not
suffer so much from backache as most
people do who have kidney secretions,
which was both distressing and aggra-
waiting, There was a scalding sensa-
tion in passing, and heavy brick
dust like sediment appeared after
standing in the vessel over night. L
had attacks of dizziness in my head,
and oft-times a blurring would appear
before my eyes, and | could hardly
see. / tried numerous remedies, but
all in vain until saw Doan's Kidney
Pills highly recommended for just such
troubles, and procured them at DR..
Stone 5 drug store. will say that in
all my experience with doctors pre-
scriptions and different kidney rene
dies nothing has given me the amount
of relief that / have received from
Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Vo., Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan sand
take no other.