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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
Methods Of Making Millions.

Whence will come the great fortunes Of
the next generation? without the slight
est doubt, the millions of tomorrow will
be derived from the utilization Of waste.
We are aware from what source the up-to-
date millionaire has sprung-real estate,
the mill and mart and transportation
together with other sources that are being
revealed by trust-baiters: but all this gold
has come from conventional industries of
gigantic scope,-manufactures 30 profit
able that their promoters have scorned
to monkey with" their waste products
or have neither time or knowledge to
utilize them.
Now, to come down to facts: sawdust,
which usually went to stuff dolls, Is now
made to yield alcohol; or to form, when
mixed with blood from the abattoir, imi-
tation ivory, buttons and a thousand use
full articles. Coal smoke will eventually
be made to yield alcohol, and one firm Is
already making 1t return ten per cent of
lead that had previously been lost in the
atmosphere. There Is undreamed of wealth
in the refuse-heaps of coal mines and
blast furnaces.
In parenthesis, the moral of this homily
Is for the ambitious young man to- prowl
around In his town, look over it's factories
and note carefully what they call waste"
for, however Insignificant this refuse
may bet may spell wealth. What its
commercial form may be and the method
of economically converting and marketing
1t, Is problem that must then be solved.
Nor are the big corporations despislng
these byproducts. Just few months ago,
the steel trust noted that city reservoir
In Chicago was constantly seeking to pur-
chase certain acid formed in the process
OF steel making. Investigating the off,
cials found it was successfully used to
purify city reservoirs. BY pushing this
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
Outfits for the School Boy.
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

while. No fewer than four full suits of
each weight must be provided Some of
the linen mesh goods will wear far better
than either flannel or wool, for thesa lat
ter will, In the hands of the school laun-
dress, shrink to a ht size for the boys
baby brother before Christmas.
Besides these, three sets Of pajamas
will be needed, six pairs of stout stock
ings-there is usually a provision by
which these are darned-a dozen hand
kerchiefs, not too fine, and dozen col
lars. Six soft-bosom. negligee shirts will
be required.
Every article Of clothing must be marked
clearly with the full name. 1t Is a good
plan to buy the woven name-strips that
can be ordered from a department store
for two dollars gross, and sew one ON
every article of wearing apparel or linen.
What the boy wants In the way OF outer
garments is thing to be learned from
him. In most schools the indestructible
corduroy is tabooed, but II permitted a
pair Of corduroys is a good investment.
When they become too heavy, as warm
weather draws on, flannel trousers may
be substituted. For between-saason wear
a coat Of dark serge is excellent, and In
colder weather a Norfolk jacket or ordi-
nary sack coat will answer. Besides this,
the stout school suit will be needed for
change, and Sunday suit. either In
black or dark blue. preferably the latter.
will be necessary.
A jersey and heavyweight sweater
are of course essential. though not in the
school colors. The tendency OF the s.green''
boy to assume these at once often gets
him into trouble, for new boys are usual
ly not allowed to wear these until after
Christmas. The sweaters would better
be dark, plain dark blue is the most
serviceable color. Two or three pairs Of
heavy soled shoes and pair OF house
slippers Will be needed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
Late Summer Bargains.

This is the time for women to obtain
short lengths Of silks for pettlcoats, shirt
waists, Hmonos or matinees, for every
dry goods shop In town has counters full
of odds and ends, While it is ordinarily
not economy for woman to buy ma
terial for which she has no immediate
use, 1t is different with silks, as they
always come into use for one thing or
another. Most women dearly love bags
as Christmas presents, and for this pur-
pose yard or 80 of silk can be picked
up for next to nothing, which will make
most charming gifts for the holiday sea-
son.
Bureau drawer sachets, too, are always
desirable, and made of some dainty silk
are invariably welcomed by the recipient.
II an entire silk petticoat cannot be af-
forded, the top or foundation can always
be made of some other material and
enough silk to make a ruffie can be.
picked up at bargain counter for
small sum.
Indeed, by having several rutties for
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

The selection of school is one of the
Important events In the life of a mother,
and seems rarner pleasant task,-until
she has to get the school outfit. The
choice of her own trousseau and the lay
ette for her first baby fade into insig-
nifcance in comparison. The mother bears
the entire burden of this business. too
The father Of the prospective student
stops at the selection of the school and
the expense of the OUTFIT, taking no hand
In the purchasing of the latter.
Consider first the outfit for a boy. 1t
looks like quite a simple matter until one
is well under way. The convention exist
ing In the school world as to what Is
right and proper Is as binding as In the
world Of adult fashion, and the sooner
the mother appreciates this the better
for all concerned. The notion that boys
are not fussy like girls. but are satisfied
with almost anything is utterly false. Try
to satisfy them with your individual pref
erences and you will soon find out your
mistake. Therefore the mother should
consult her boy who is going to boarding
school and learn his likes and dislikes in
the way of clothing. 1t seldom makes
much difference to her what clothes she
gets for him, as long as they conform to
the demands of health. but 1t Is of ut
most Importance to him.
If possible, 1t is well to take the boy 70
the scene OF his future academic life be-
fore he has entered, 80 that he may gain
some idea of prevailing customs and fash
lon there. The clothing which seems cor
rect for home or day school is probably
just what he does not want for his pre-
paratory school.
Perhaps the first attention will be given
to underwear, and with this he will
doubtless permit her to have her own
way. AS 1t is fall when he enters, heavy
fannels will have to be provided, though
he will still wear summer gause for a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
Trade Talks.
Plumbing.

The humorists have long been busy fr-
Ing shafts of wit at the opulent plumber,
rich and naughty because of well paid
work, and, as often happens, 1t has been
no idle jest. The trade Of the plumber
continues to offer good future to the
young man who casts his eye over the
various trades-for in growing country,
such as this is, any work however re-
motely connected with the building
trades, is a good one.
Naturally the scale varies great deal
throughout the country, but the highest
average for the union plumber is 5Oc per
hour or "a for an eight hour day. In
many places, wages run as high as $3.50
a day-and after October there will be
an endeavor to extend this SCALE While
prices paid to non-union men are slightly
below this, the average Is kept ND be-
cause of the increasing demand for this
class of labor.
Any boy OF from 10 years upward can
start as an apprentice, and the period
prescribed by the union laws for this ap-
premiership is FIVE years-the last few
years of which fair pay is granted. Un-
4 der the open shop, there Ia no fixed time
for apprentices, the criterion being ability
to learn, get a job and make good with it.
There are many schools of plumbing
throughout the country in which the
rough path of the beginner is smoothed
and his chances to become full-fedged
and scientific plumber hastened. In many
Of the technical schools that are spring
ing up in the large cities. plumbing is
featured in the curriculum.
1t used to be that winter, with Its at
tendant repair work, was the plumbers
harvest the rest Of the season a
very hard time to get work. Under mod
ern building conditions, there is no longer
any very bad season for the plumber.
In the fair seasons of the year, the
erecting Of new houses furnishes steady
work In the installation of new plumbing,
in gas-f1tttng and In sewerage connections.
In the winter, Jack Frost takes care that
burst pipes cause him to be in demand
For the ambitious, there is much to
promise in the comparative ease with
which one can become an employing plum
ber and the large profits in small shop.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

Adaptation to locality In home build
ing is matter that is often lost sight
Of. 1t is worthy Of consideration when
the home is to be built to see that it is
of such style and type as will be suited
to its locality and surroundings. 1t is
not always true that a city house will
not look well In the country or that the
country home would necessarily be out
of place on a city lot. There are houses
that seem to adapt themselves equally
well to rural or city surroundings. There
is, however, something in the looks of
low house with spreading roof that
seems specially adapted to the country.
The design illustrated is appropriate,
both in plan and exterior for the VII
lage lot or for the farm. This house Is
not an expensive one, although 1t may be
called a good sized house. The estimated
cost, exclusive Of heating and plumbing
is $500. The size is 30x5o feet inciu-
sive of projections. 1t sets up well from
the ground but Is low posted being
IT, in. In the first story and IT. in
the second with low pitched gambril
roof and the kitchen portion one story in
height.
The broad piazza extending around the
corner makes the house suitable for
corner lot. The finish throughout is In
tended to be in pine painted or enameled
or the first story may be finished in
Washington fir with dark weathered
stain.
The large living room across the front
is in itself a beautiful feature Of the
plan. The front alcove marked for a
den, separated from the living room by
a eolumned archway is an attractive
feature In connection with this room.
The fireplace at the end of the room is
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
Success with Homemade Pickles.

Picked Peaches, Pears, or Melon
Rinds..-The proportions are: Seven
pounds OF fruit, ave pounds Of sugar. one
pint Of vinegar, a cupful OF water, two
thirds a cupful Of stick cinnamon and
half as much whole cloves. Remove the
blossom ends and skins Of pears (retain
the skins of sickle pears), retaining the
stems. Scald peaches and remove the
skins Watermelon rind should not be
too thin; cut away all pink pulp and the
thin green skin on the outside. Keep
pears and peaches whole, but cut the
melon rind into pieces squares, diamonds.
circles, ete.). Make syrup Of the vine
gar, water and sugar; skim and add the
spices. Cook pears In the syrup until
tender. then place in jars and pour the
boiled-dovn syrup over them. Scald
peaches in the syrup on three consecutive
mornings; on the third put the peaches in
jars, boil the syrup to the consistency Of
molasses, and pour 1t over them. Put the
spices into the Jars with the fruit Water
melon rind should be fret cooked In
water until tender. then hnishaa as the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

peaches or pears.
Apple Chutney.-Chop together twelve
apples, one onion and three peppers, one
red add one pint of cider vinegar and
half oupful Of currant jelly and let SIM
mer one hour, stirring often; then add
one cupful Of seeded and chopped raisins,
two cupfuls Of sugar. the Juice OF four
lemons, one tablespoonful each OF ground
ginger and salt, and quarter teaspoon
ful of cayenne pepper and cook another
hour, stirring constantly. Store as can
ned fruit.
Chilli Sauce.-The Ingredients are
twenty five ripe tomatoes, six peppers, ave
white onions, a quarter pound Of brown
sugar, four and half teaspoonfuls each
of ginger, cloves and allspice, one quart
Of vinegar and two heaping tablespoon
fuls of salt. Remove the skiEs from the
tomatoes and chop the peppers and
onions very fine: add to the other In
gradients, boil gently, stirring often. for
one hour. Strain and boil again, If not
of the right consistency. Set aside In
tightly closed fruit jafa.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
Frocks and Blouses for the In-Between Season.

The lightweight serges especially In
white or white with hairline stripe,
are considered very smart for late sum
mer wear and although great many
costumes in these materials are on the
severe tailored order, that is, the ordinary
coat and skirt costume very smart little
suitable for street wear though little
more elaborate than the plain coats and
skirts.
Such frock is shown in one Of the
sketches, this model being in plain cream
white serge with a trimming of black
and white striped silk--the stripes being
half an inch In width--and white serge
buttons The long lines given by the
rows Of buttons down the entire front of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
House Furnishing Notes.
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

heat will cause the leather to crack. To
freshen leather book covers or travelling
bags that have become shabby or spotted.
rub them with the well-beaten white Of
an egg.
The best duster for polished wood is
good chamois skin. not too big. Dip 1t in
clear water, wiring It very dry-so that 1t
feels merely damp-and go over dusty
surfaces until the chamois looks dirty.
Wash It clean, and wiring hard before 60
ing on. little ammonia in the water
helps to remove finger marks. Change
the water as 1t becomes dirty, and be
sure the chamois is clean and well wrung
out
To remove dark fruit stains from the
hands, first dust them with sulphur, then
rub with lemon juice, let them dry, then
wash off with soap and water, rinsing
them all afterward. The hands and nails
will be white and clean.
good emergency bag Is Of canvas. six
inches deep. The front is twenty -one
inches and the back is eighteen inches
long The two strips are bound together
at the ends and across the bottom. then
stitched to form several pockets. A flap
buttons over the top, and each pocket is
labelled with indelible ink. One pocket
holds ready rolled bandages torn from old
linen. In another there are folded squares
of old linen, and in yet another. lint
made from worn-out napkins. Other
pockets serve to hold bottles Of witch
hazel, arnica. olive oil, a box of healing
salve and bar of CASTLE soap. Finger
and thumb stalls, too, find place in
pocket and the case Is complete and
ready for use when the accident occurs.
BEATRICE CAREY.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

the gown are especially good on figure
inclined to be too short. and the design
Of the bodice, though not difficult to copy.
is very original in cut. If desired a very
narrow piping of black silk could be
used about the edges of the waist.
The underblouse In the model was of
tucked null and very fine embroidery in
sertions to match. The skirt was cut cir
cular, with inverted plaits in, the front
and back and was finished around the
bottom with one tuck, and wide hem
at the foot
For voile. etamine, or nuns yelling
frocks the striped checked and plaid lin
ings continue in favor. Many of these
gowns are trimmed with soutache braid
ing. and In almost every case there is
guimpe aud uudersleeves of flet. Irish,
or one Of the sheerer laces.
Filet lace is especially In favor, and
some of the newest gowns show the filet
heavily embroidered in darning design
In fruit or flowers. Occasionally threads
of gold or silver are added. this hand
work adding greatly to the erect.
The Japanese sleeve enfects are very
popular and in q great many Of the new
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

New and very attractive are the silver
serving platters, with adjustable wooden
bottoms for planked shad or meats,
made entirely of silver. A Colonial pieced
design is shown on the silver rims, and
the wooden trays lift out with silver
handles.
The best way to clean white paint Is
to dip a piece Of soft flannel cloth In
warm water, wiring 1t out, then dip 1t In
a saucer Of clean bran, using this to rub
the paint. The friction of the bran will
remove any stain without in5uring the
paint.
To remove stains on white flannel or
blankets apply little pure glycerin
mixed with the yolk of an egg. Allow
this to remain for an hour, then wash In
a lather made Of boiled soap All soap
used to wash woolens should first be dis
solved by boiling Soften the water with
borax.
If ones dresses are we'll aired they will
never seem stuffy. Clothes should never
be hung up In wardrobe Immediately
after they have been worn. Allow the
bodice of dress to hang over the back
of chair for at least half an hour be-
fore putting 1t away. If treated In this
way, the Oldest clothes can be kept fresh.
Children should be taught to hang
stockings and all linen apparel over the.
back of chair on going to bed at night
SO that there may be free circulation
of fresh air through them. The neat little
packs Of clothes, piled one on top of an
other which used to be the rule, are not
at all hygienic.
Leather articles should never be kept
In a place that is extremely dry, as the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
THE MEMS CORNER.
Investing Your Savings.
Don'ts for Investors.
BY PETER PRY SHEvLIN.

Though only five short years have
passed, the promoters who hoaxed the
public so very thoroughly In the specula-
tive days of 19O1-2-that selfsame set Of
bubble blowers-are now merrily pulling
in the sheckles at the same game. They
realize and prove conclusively that there
Is fool born every minute and that Ave
years is long enough for him to accumu-
late money from which to be parted.
Honest promoters of legitimate enter
prises are having great difficulty in rails
ing money through appeals to investors,
because they are old-fashioned enough to
tell the truth and tell 1t conservatively.
The wild promises and glittering gener-
alities of the taking fraternity suffer no
such handicap.
There is a sort of Bertillion system by
which one can measure up these criminal
corporations. Like all hard-and-fast
rules, these "don'ts'' are susceptible to
important exceptions, but their general
application is indisputable.
Shun as the plague the stock-selling
corporation which
Boosts bIatantly the virtues of its presi-
dent, ETC.,
Compares Its stocks to bank securities,
Makes extraordinary dividend promises,
Asks haste before next advance,
Pays dividends while selling stock,
"Roasts" banks and savings institu-
tions,
Promises "life competency,
Compares future to Hecla. Bell Tele-
phone, ETC.
Then again, investors should not be
misled by the statement, often made,
that subscriptions for stock will be re-
ceiyed through certain banks and trusts
companies-concerns that are famous and
Of great financial strength. Such state
ment has a tendency to inspire conf
dence, but 1t is really without any direct
bearing on the company's reliability. SO
long as company is selling stock direct
to patrons, the average bank, with which
1t has a large deposit, feels justified to
giving this accommodation. 1t is no en-
dorsement whatever.
Then again, looking up the companies
in Dun's, Bradstreet's or other CONNER
cial agencies, is not an absolute criterion
even If the company Isl well rated
though 1t Is great point In the COM
pany's favor. These reports concern
themselves mainly whether or not firms
pay their bills promptly. and unfortu-
nately, slick promoters know the need
and value of a good reputation. The
wisest make a speciality of paying their
commercial bills with promptness.
In like manner, the known probity and
the national fame of men in the com
pany's directorate should not be ac-
cepted as everything, though during the
present EZRA of conscience, reputable
men are becoming chary Of lending their
names to enterprises Of which they know
nothing at the request of friends. Un-
like England, we have not many ''guinea
pigs"-that is, famous men who lend
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

the same foundation, a woman may be
the possessor of several different silk
skirts to wear with different gowns. The
ruffies can be buttoned to the bottom of
the foundation, Or If the skirt be very
delicate one for light gowns, an embroid-
cry beading can be sewn, one piece ut
the bottom of the skirt, the other at the
top Of the ruffie, and the two interlaced
by means Of satin ribbon.
DOROTHY DALE.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08
Peter Pry's Philosophy.

Better push your work than be pushed
by 1t.
Many men open wide the mouth. but
close tight the purse.
Some persons never pay anything they
owe-except grudges.
The thrifty are not the thirsty, for
a cool head seldom goes with hor
stomach.
Men love goodness, but marry beauty
and this accounts for the present matrl-
monial tangle. ~
The chap who does his work badly be-
cause he thinks he is above IL, thereby
proves that his job is far above him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

their names for cash or stock consid-
eration-but we have more than made up
for the lack by dummy directors
1t Is peculiar belief among financial
men-so well grounded as to be an
axiom, joke or superstition-to fight
shy Of companies that exploit the fnan-
cial virtues Of some official who used to
be Treasurer of the United States or
high State off1cial. This standpoint is
probably unjust and not of general ap-
plication, but is chronicled here at its
face value
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-08

A charming color scheme for a dining
room is suggested by the sketch the walls
of the room having the upper part hung
with a new imported paper, which has
gilt background, on which is disposed
wood-toned lattice In a wide heavy
square, which supports large punches of
blue, green, and purplish-black grapes.
The lower part Of the wall is divided into
panels by strips of wood, matching the
woodwork of the room, and is papered In
a soft, leaf green in Japanese grass cloth.
BEATRICE CAREY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-11
Elk. GOVERNOR CEER.
Visit TO Astoria Of the Editor OF the
pendieton Tribune Well Known Here.

Ex-Governor 7. T. Geer, who with
Mrs. Geer. has been visiting Astoria, Ia
now part owner and editor OF the Pen.
dleton Tribune. Mr.. Geer has been In.
teresting himself In the history ani
conditions Of Astora and will no doubt
have something TO say about us In his
very readable paper. lie was Waiting
Seaside yesterday in company with Mrs.
Gcer and leaves this morning for his
home, Mrs. Geer will remain In Astoria,
her former home, for about two weeks.
visiting relatives and friends before re-
turning to Pendleton.
Mr.. Geer has always been recognized
40 good newspaper writer, many Of his
articles on current subjects appearing In
the 0regonian years ago. After serving
his term as Governor he became editor
Ioi the Salem Statesman which position
he filled creditably Many Of the ex.
Governors friends greeted him on his
visit and were glad 10 see him, and hope
for another visit from hiA shortly.